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Rushford-Peterson implements new technology option By K irsten Zoellner kirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com

At the Monday, June 20 R-P School Board meeting, the board voted unanimously to approve a new 1:1 Initiative Program. Working to put technology in the hands of R-P students, grades 9-12, the program is a partnership with Best Buy and will kick off in the 2016-2017 school year. According to R-P Technology Director Corey Mattson, the original idea of a direct purchase option by the school would have required $70,000-80,000 in outlay and that concept was determined as not budget feasible. Utilizing the Best Buy program, the school will issue families coupons for $100 to be used at Best Buy on one of three classroom compatible devices. Families will receive one coupon per 9-12 grade student.

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Photo submitted days a week. When Rogers returned to the states, he bought a house near Granger where he still lives. He taught Taekwondo classes at the Cresco Fitness Center in Cresco, Iowa and the school in Harmony before going back to Korea in 2001, where he lived for the next two years, continuing to teach English. However, he soon found that the Taekwondo club at the university where he taught was not challenging enough for him. “I actually ended up teaching the teachers there,” Rogers laughed.

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“I was just looking for something else to do after wrestling ended,” remembers Dan Rogers. He had just finished his wrestling career in college and wanted to replace it with something else while he completed his undergrad in Sports and Educational Psychology. Several of his friends at the time were taking Taekwondo classes at the Iowa State University club, and so he decided to check it out. All it took was that one class on January 15, 1993, and Rogers was hooked. It didn’t take him long to get to where he was

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auditing Taekwondo classes in the morning and practicing three times a week in the evenings. By April 1995, he had received his first black belt in the sport. The following year, he moved to Korea, the homeland of Taekwondo, to teach English classes at a university there. “I knew I was interested in working overseas. Taekwondo just steered me to Korea,” Rogers noted. “While I was there, I spent just as much time practicing Taekwondo as I did teaching at the university.” Rogers would spend the next two years in Korea practicing 2-3 hours a day for up to six

The Chromebook devices will be owned by the family, who are also fully responsible for support, maintenance, warranty options, and accessories. Ranging from economy models to more top of the line models, Mattson will select the three devices in the weeks to come. The district will aim for a $99 price point for the economy model so no students have a financial burden with acquiring the devices. Mattson indicated the district hopes to increase the program in the 2017-2018 school year to include grades 6-12. “We’d like the availability of a device in every child’s hands,” added Mattson. Board member Julie Koop See R-P TECHNOLOGY Page 12 

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Lanesboro School Board thanks Superintendent Jeff Boggs for years of service By H annah Wingert hannah@fillmorecountyjournal.com

“As the parent of a former student, I want to thank you for your years of service,” Board Member Dave Lawstuen expressed his gratitude to outgoing Superintendent Jeff Boggs during the Lanesboro School Board’s June 16 meeting. The rest of the board echoed his sentiments, and added that Boggs will be greatly missed by all the staff and students. The meeting was Boggs’ last one as superintendent before Matt Schultz takes over the job at the begin-

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ning of July. Schultz attended the meeting as well to get a feel for how they usually go. The board welcomed him with open arms and are excited to work with him over the coming years. The minutes of the May 19 meeting were reviewed and approved with no changes. Superintendent Boggs added several items to the current meeting’s agenda. Dave Ruen and Steve Snyder reviewed the district bills prior to the meeting. The bills, See LANESBORO Page 8 

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In 2003, Rogers moved back to the states again, but not to his house. “A friend from college needed me to house sit in Ames, Iowa, for six months while he started a Taekwondo program in California.” he said. At the end of the six months, when Rogers’ friend moved on, he recommended Rogers to the parents of his students and staff at the studio. They asked Rogers to take over the program. He accepted the invitation and moved to California, where he taught an after-school Taekwondo program at his studio, Okada Martial Arts, until 2012. During that time, he began refereeing events and became a national referee. He quickly climbed the ranks and was made an international referee by the World Taekwondo Federation after attending a special training in Egypt in 2004. “Being able to travel is one of the reasons I wanted to become an international referee,” Rogers noted. In 2005, the association created a second type of referee called “forms,” separate from the original type in the fighting category. Rogers was able to travel to Stuttgart, Germany to complete training to become a forms referee as well. “We’re almost like family, and that’s the fun of it,” Rogers said about the other referees at the Taekwondo events he attends. They keep in touch on Facebook and get together before and after events. Rogers has also gotten to know some of the competitors at the events and often receives compliments from them. “I’d say I get at least one good comment as a referee at each event. That’s all it takes to make it rewarding,” Rogers said. Rogers also found another benefit to refereeing when he

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met his future wife, Hyunji while at an event in Korea. Hyunji also has a black belt in Taekwondo, but only participates in the sport for fun now. The two married in December 2011 and welcomed their twins in 2013, followed by another son in 2016. Since becoming a father, Rogers has cut back on his traveling and currently averages one event a month. In order to keep his standing as a referee, Rogers is required to attend a seminar on Taekwondo every three years. Although he would like to have his own studio again, he doesn’t see how it’s possible. “It’s tough to run a business in a small town area,” Rogers said, adding that a Taekwondo studio in the area would see a high turnover rate. “Most people don’t make it a month doing Taekwondo and those that do make it a month, don’t make it to a year.” He estimates that only 1 in 100 people who walk into a studio ever make it to a black belt. “A lot of people can’t do reffing because of their work schedules,” he commented. “Taking a couple of weeks off from work isn’t possible for everyone.” Having his own studio in California was what allowed him the flexibility to become a referee back in 2004. “It’s a humongous time commitment, and it’s not a paid job. The events pay for your room and board, but it’s up to you to pay for your ticket to get there and back,” Rogers said. Even with those hurdles, Rogers has found his passion and wouldn’t think of giving up his position as a referee. “I get to travel internationally, do some scouting, keep up with changes in the sport, and improve my coaching.” Rogers pointed out. Scouting is important for him as a coach as it allows him to understand others’ strategies, see what they’re doing differently, and stay up to date on new techniques. In addition to his referee work, he also teaches two classes a week at the Cresco Fitness Center. The classes are free to all members of the center.

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Preston 2016 sealcoating project By Karen Reisner Public Works director Jim Bakken presented a proposal for the 2016 street sealcoating project at the city council’s June 21 meeting. Bakken had listed streets in the proposal at three levels of priority, noting that a lot of the streets in town are in need of rehabilitation. If just the top priority streets were sealcoated, he expected the cost to be about $100,000. The sealcoating of all three levels will total about $200,000. Bakken maintained that preventative maintenance is well worth the money, prolonging street life. Crack filling will cost $7,000 to $8,000. Public Works employees will do the work themselves for the first time. The county is willing to rent their equipment to the city for crack filling. Bakken said doing it themselves will definitely result in savings. City Administrator Joe Hoffman said there is adequate funding available to do all the proposed work. Total expenses for seal coating/crack filling including curb replacement is estimated to be $220,000. The total fund balance in the street maintenance reserve is $389,425. Hoffman maintained that paying for this project and transferring $68,110 to the street equipment reserve will leave over $100,000 in the street maintenance reserve at the end of 2016. The transfer of funds into the street equipment reserve is to provide adequate funding for a new plow truck, two new V-plows, and a park mower expected to be necessary purchases before the end of 2017. The street equipment

reserve with the 2017 contribution will have $116,890 before adding the $68,110 for a total of $185,000. Councilman David Collett said we should try to extend the life of the streets we have as much as possible. Councilman Robert Maust added that it is our responsibility to see that city streets are maintained. We have fallen behind and are playing catch up. Councilman Charles Sparks said there have to be savings in doing it all at once. A motion was unanimously approved to do all the proposed seal coating and crack filling. Mural Kay Spangler updated the council on the City Hall/ Library Mural project. Spangler said all the funding is in

place. Southeastern Libraries Cooperating gave $6,000 plus some employee pay and advertising. A grant in the amount of $10,000 was received from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council. Funds were raised from other multiple sources to make the mural possible. The total cost of the project will be about $28,000. On June 28 at 7 p.m. at the public library, mural artist Alison Love Unzelman will explain the process from start to finish. There will be three “pop-up” painting studios. Each will last from Monday-Friday and will be an opportunity for people of all ages to participate in painting the community mural. Spangler said we want to get people motiSee PRESTON Page 13 

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By Karen Reisner This November I will cast my vote in a presidential election for the twelfth time. Each time I have chosen the person that I most agreed with and felt was best equipped to do the job. Even when my choice failed to win, Karen Reisner I never once felt the winner was not capable of doing an adequate job or that the president elect could actually do serious harm to the country. Not so, this time. This time one of the two major party candidates seems woefully unprepared and by his nature, a poor fit as commander in chief. Some Republican leaders and party loyalists still cling to the belief that Donald Trump will change somehow. Former Minnesota Congressman Vin Weber (R) made reference to an old fable that describes Donald Trump. A scorpion wants to cross a stream but can’t swim. He asks a frog, who happens along, for a ride on his back to

cross the stream. The frog says if I give you a ride you will sting me and I will sink and die. The scorpion insists if he did that he would die too. The frog decides that the scorpion’s logic makes sense and gives the scorpion a ride. About half way across the stream the scorpion stings the frog. The frog asks why, now we are both going to die? The scorpion says simply, “It is in my nature.” Trump has demonstrated his nature over his lifetime and particularly in this past year since he declared his candidacy. He is self-obsessed and erratic. I am appalled by Trump’s rhetoric and his demeanor. The support he has managed to garner says something about the divisions in the country and the number of citizens that are fed up by the status quo. He actively encourages distrust of established institutions and hardens divisions in America, stoking fear and anger. He is an opportunist, not wedded to principle, and prone to exaggeration. He combines threads of nationalism and racism in his speeches. Trump promises to shake up Washington. I agree that Washington is dysfunctional. However, Trump’s shake-up may

more resemble an earthquake. Earthquakes are very destructive. Incremental changes are a reality in our form of government and can come without significant pain and disruption. Trump doesn’t want to involve himself in the mundane work of government. He calls developing policy specifics “just a waste of paper.” If Trump were a book, it would have a slick cover and a Table of Contents, followed by blank pages. We live in a complicated world. Governing is more than being an effective salesman, through canned sound bites. Should Trump win, I expect there will be “buyers’ remorse.” Trump simply doesn’t have the competence to serve as president of the United States. He doesn’t seem to have an ability to listen to people who are experts on issues. He thinks he knows it all when his statements and actions demonstrate his ignorance. He creates his own facts, even when they are obviously divergent from truth. He goes so far as to make a backhanded statement insinuating the sitting president is in some way sympathetic with ISIS. Trump seems to have a certain contempt for the first amend-

ment to the Constitution. This amendment represents American values including freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of religion; it doesn’t discriminate. He wants to ban people from this country based on religion and he has pulled press credentials from reputable news organizations. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC), after Trump’s racist statement about the American born Judge Curiel in the Trump University case, was quoted in the New York Times, “This is the most un-American thing from a politician since Joe McCarthy. If anybody is looking for an off ramp, this is probably it. There will come a time when the love of country will trump hatred of Hillary.” Both political parties have become more extreme driving dysfunction. Trump has set a disturbing tone during this election season. He seems incapable of thinking before speaking. Don’t let loyalty to a political party prevent us from looking critically at a candidate. Republican leaders that fail to speak up are tacitly accepting Trump’s outrageous statements, acting as his enablers. Personality traits of the candidate must be considered. We Pledge Alle-

Special mural program at Preston Public Library June 28 Mark June 28, 7 p.m. on your calendar for the upcoming Preston Public Library program, “Preston’s Community Mural: Meet the Artist, See the Process - Start to Finish.” A library program not to be missed! The featured guest speaker is former Preston resident, mural artist Alison Love Unzelman. The artist will describe and demonstrate her mural design process from sketch to finished painting, the special outdoor Editorial Cartoon

mural paints and supplies used, and how the design represents Preston and the area. Also learn about three PopUp Studio painting events the artist will conduct July 25-29 and August 15-19 at the Christ Lutheran Church in Preston; and October 3-7 at Fillmore Central Elementary School. These mural studios give people of all ages and abilities a handson art experience by providing them with an opportunity to

help paint the large 28’ x 16’ community mural. Starting in July, mural painting sign-up sheets will be available at the Preston Public Library and walk-ins at the studios are welcome both to paint and to observe. Refreshments will be provided by the Preston Area Arts Council. This mural project is funded in part or in whole with legislative appropriations from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund

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giance to the United States, not a political party. Remember, the scorpion stung the frog. It is his nature.

Correction In the June 20, 2016 Fillmore County Journal article titled “Lanesboro Council considers feasibility study for new assisted living center”, Michael Brown was mentioned as the chair of the EDA. He is actually the secretary of the EDA. We apologize for the error.

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Tragic ending to Root River canoe trip By Sheriff Tom Kaase On Saturday June 18, 2016, at 2:37 p.m., the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call asking for medical help on the bike trail along the Root River just east of Whalan. When first responders arrived on scene they found a 63-year-old Minneapolis woman unresponsive and CPR was started. She was later pro-

nounced dead at the scene. She was identified as Wendy Beth Anderson. The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office learned that the woman, along with her husband, had been canoeing on the Root River when the canoe they were in overturned after running into a log in the water. The woman’s husband was able to swim his wife to the river bank and

yell for help and get the attention of a bicyclist on the bike trail that went to seek help. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office, Lanesboro Ambulance, Lanesboro Fire Department, Preston Police Department, Rushford Police Department, and MedLink Air all assisted at the scene. This is the third incident we’ve had on the Root River, in the same

The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County general area, in the last two weeks. Unfortunately, this incident ended tragically. I’d like to remind those that are enjoying the Root River, whether tubing, rafting, canoeing, cow-tanking, kayaking, or swimming to please heed the conditions of the river and to take safety precautions, which may mean postponing or cancelling their trip due to adverse river conditions. The Root River has been high and running more swift, which causes difficult conditions for

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(Allen), 77, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016, at Gundersen Health System. DarCharlene Anastasia lene was McCabe Gideon A memorial service for Char- born July 1938 lene Anastasia McCabe Gideon 23, will be held 3:30 p.m. July 1, to Vernon 2016 at St. Agnes Plymouth Rock and Violet Catholic Church, with Father ( W r i g h t ) Joe Hennen officiating. In lieu Allen. She Darlene Marie of flowers, a donation may be g r a d u a t e d Sommers made to the St. Agnes Cemetery from West Fund. Mengis Funeral Home in Concord High School in 1956 Mabel is assisting with arrange- and moved to Rochester to work. There she met and married Sherments. Charlene passed away April wood Courrier. Together they 28, 2016 at the age of 90. A had two children and moved full obituary for Charlene was to Rushford, but later divorced. printed in the May 9, 2016 issue On September 16, 1977, she was united in marriage to Bill Somof the Fillmore County Journal. mers. Darlene was a woman of many talents, as she was a Darlene Marie Sommers Darlene Marie Sommers seamstress, woodworker, cake

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Monday, June 27, 2016 decorator, business owner, and wonderful cook who was known for her peanut brittle and potato salad. Darlene is survived by her two sons, Bryce (Barbara) Courrier of Rushford and Curt (Robin) Courrier of Rushford; step-daughter Debi Sommers of Pine Creek, Wis.; grandchildren: Bethany (Scott) Glatczak, Sarah (Nick) Hall, Rebecca Courrier, Michelle (Andrew) Brouwer, Alex Courrier, Eric Courrier, and Neil Courrier; step-grandchildren Jeremy (Katie) Zimmerman and Jenny (Jason) Passow; four step-great-grandchildren, and siblings: Dale (Ruth) Allen, Roger Allen, Donna Atkinson, and Jerry (Judy) Allen. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Sommers; ex-husband Sherwood Courrier; brother Arlie; and step-daughter Rhonda Sommers. A funeral service was held at 4 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodivew, with Reverend Terry Rasmussen officiating. Visitation took place from 3 p.m. until the time of the service. Please leave a memory of Darlene and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral. com. Hoff Celebration of Life Center, Goodview assisted the family. Dorothea Remley Calhoun Dorothea Remley Calhoun, 83, formerly of Dodge Center, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2016 at the Ostrander Care and Rehab Center.

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Dorothea P. Wilke was born July 17, 1932 in Burlington, Iowa, to Theodore and Laura (Sheets) W i l k e . When she was 5-yearsold, her mother died of scarlet Dorothea fever. DoroRemley thea and her Calhoun five siblings were put into orphanages and foster homes when their father was not able to care for them. She grew up between the Burlington, Bloomfield, and Ottumwa areas in Iowa. In 1949, she moved to Plainfield, Iowa, where she worked as a nanny and lived above the drug store. It was at this drug-

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store she met Harold Remley. They were married May 21, 1950. They lived in the Plainfield and Clarksville, Iowa, area until 1958, when they relocated with their two daughters to Stacyville, Iowa. In 1967, they moved to Taopi, Minn., and then to Ostrander, Minn., in 1971. Harold and Dorothea later divorced and she moved to Grand Meadow. In 1977, she married Donald Calhoun and lived in Spring Valley, where she was active in the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. Her husband Don died in 1987. Dorothea and her ex-husband, Harold, rekindled their friendship and became roommates. They traveled together to many places, including a trip to Alaska. See OBITUARIES Page 8 

Fillmore County Church Directory Christ Lutheran Church...……………..……..........Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 Elstad Lutheran Church...………………….....….Sundays - 10 :30am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..………………….......Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.…..... Sat. - 5 :30pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 St. Columban Church.…..…………………...……..Sundays - 10 : 00am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 St. Mary’s Catholic Church...…..................................Sundays - 8 : 00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148

Wykoff United Methodist Church.…….……….…Sundays- 10 :30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 202-2275

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She lived north of Dodge Center until September 17, 2014, when she entered the Ostrander Care and Rehab Center. She is survived by her daughters, Roberta (Jim) Heckerson of Spring Valley and Rosemary (Ed) Hoefs of Hayfield, Minn.; step-daughters Debbie (Scott) Vreeman and Rhonda Schild of Rochester, Minn.; three grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren, and a sister, Delores Two-Bears of Geneseo, Ill. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Don; special friend Hearold, a granddaughter, two step-great-grandsons, and four brothers: Jack, Robert, William, and James. Services were held 2 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2016 at the Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow. Burial followed in the Grand Meadow Cemetery. Visitation took place 4-7 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow and continued for one hour prior to the service on Monday. Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com. Jeffrey Dean Heusinkveld Jeffrey Dean Heusinkveld, age 64, of rural Spring Valley, Minn., passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016, on his farm doing what he loved. Jeff was born November 10, 1951, to Cleon and Bonnie (Graling) Heusinkveld in Preston, Jeffrey Dean Minn. He Heusinkveld grew up on the family farm along with his brother, Steve. He was a 1969 graduate of Wykoff High School. Jeff served six years in the U.S. Army Reserves. He married Darla Mensink November 28, 1970, in Lime Springs, Iowa. The couple lived and farmed on his family’s farm with his dad and brother and raised their three children there as well. Nathan ad his wife Misty joined the farming operation in 1998. Jeff loved farming and enjoyed sharing that love and spending time on the farm with countless kids. He also loved fishing, traveling, his children and grandchildren. Jeff is survived by his wife, Darla; daughters Kenda (Tim) Freerksen of LeRoy and Kammy (Corey Marzolf) Fenske of Spring Valley; son Nathan (Misty) Heusinkveld of Cherry Grove; grandchildren: Connor and Nicole Freerksen, Ethan and Kennedy Fenske, and Lucas and Kensie Heusinkveld, all of whom held a special place in his heart; parents Bonnie and Cleon Heusinkveld of Cherry Grove; and his brother, Steve (Ruth) Heusinkveld of Cherry Grove. He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, brother-in-law, and two nieces. A memorial service was held

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11 a.m., Saturday, June 25, 2016, at the Greenleafton Reformed Church in rural Preston, with Rev. Roger Lokker officiating. Burial of his ashes and military graveside rites took place in the Cherry Grove Cemetery. Friends called at the church on Friday, 4 – 8 p.m. and on Saturday an hour before the service. The family prefers memorials be given to the Greenleafton Reformed Church or a charity of the givers choice. Thauwald Funeral Home in Preston assisted the family with arrangements. LaVora J. Knudsen LaVora J. Knudsen, age 92, of rural Canton, Minn., died Wednesday, June 15, 2016, less than two days before her 93rd birthday, at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. L aVo r a was born June 17, 1923 in Amherst To w n s h i p near Henrytown to A. Leslie and Flora LaVora J. (McKay) Knudsen Turner. She attended the Henrytown School and graduated from Canton High School. On June 28, 1941, she married Dale Knudsen. Dale passed away March 12, 1999. They lived on the Knudsen Farm near Lenora, and LaVora had resided there for 75 years. For 17 years she was a cook at the elementary school in Canton. LaVora was a member of the Newburg United Methodist Church, where she was active with the United Methodist Women, was the organist for 50 years, served on the church board and the cemetery board. She was a member of the Lenora Leaders, three quilting clubs, and the Thursday Lunch Bunch in Canton. She enjoyed working on her lawn and gardens, and her cats, Tuxedo and Sweet Pea. LaVora is survived by three children: Jerry (Sharon) of Houston and their children, Karen and Ross, her late son Jim’s children: Darin, Jill, and Jodie; Steve (Peggy) of La Crescent and their children, Tricia and Tara; and Jeneane (Jim) Rushton of West Concord and their children: Kiel, Kelby, and Lesley; fifteen greatgrandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Dale; her son, Jim; and siblings John, Audrey, Arden, Dale, and Deane. A special thank you to LaVora’s friends and neighbors, and to Green Lea Senior Living for their exceptional care during her short stay. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday, June 20, 2016, at the Newburg United Methodist Church in rural Mabel, with the Rev. Jim Rushton officiating. Burial took place in the church cemetery. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, June 19, at the Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel and one hour prior to services at the church.

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payroll, financial statement, and treasurer’s report were approved by the board. The State of Minnesota is now requiring all schools to change their Health & Safety budget to a Long Term Facilities Maintenance budget. It is also allowing the new budget to be levied, and the state will add more money to it as well as matching funds. Any funds not used in a fiscal year can be rolled over to the next year, another change in the regulations for the former Health & Safety budget. The state will continue to determine the district’s needs by the number of students enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program. At the May 19 meeting, the board accepted a bid from Smith and Schafer Associates for a one year contract, as Pam Ristau will no longer be doing the annual audit for the district. Because of the change in auditors, the audit will now take place in August instead of November. Superintendent Boggs asked the board to approve the 2016 fiscal year budget as the initial budget for the fiscal year of 2017. The board passed the motion. The board accepted a resignation from art teacher, Abby Potter, who will be working fulltime in the Chatfield school district. Previously, the full-time position was shared by Chatfield and Lanesboro. In her resignation letter, Potter thanked the Lanesboro school for giving her a good start into the education system. The board discussed how to fill the open position and concluded that, with the art community being such a big part of Lanesboro, it would be

in the school’s best interest to change the part-time position to a full-time one. It was noted that it could be tough to find someone this late in the summer, but the district will do its best to hire a teacher before the start of the school year. The board decided to support the hiring of an art teacher with hours up to a full-time position to allow for flexibility during hiring for the administration. The non-renewal of Health and Phy. Ed teacher, Riley Swier was approved by the board. Hiawatha Valley Education District recently wrote two new fiscal management policies and asked the board to add them to their own by July 1 in preparation for the special ed audit that will take place next year. As the two new HVED policies reference other policies that the district does not currently have in place, Superintendent Boggs recommended adopting those as well. “Adopting the policies will cover our bases,” he noted, adding that while the district already follows them because of state law, they need to have them in writing as well. The new policies were written by the Minnesota School Board Association. Boggs reviewed each one with the board before they were approved. The sports sharing agreement with Fillmore Central for the upcoming school year was approved with no changes. The board recognized the accomplishments of the Lanesboro track and relay teams. Both teams placed 6th at the meet. Board member Steve Snyder informed the board that he had spoken to the City of Lanesboro about the property line on the road leading to the back park-

ing lot. The school owns the property, but as it’s a street, it is believed that it’s the city’s responsibility to repair it. However, the city does not agree with the school’s conclusion. Snyder will look into the matter further at the courthouse as the resurfacing of the parking lot cannot begin until the issue is resolved. “We’ve had a tremendous partnership with the city for the basketball courts where the city and school each paid half,” noted Dave Lawstuen. “We’d like to continue with the partnership.” The next meeting will be held on July 21 at 7 p.m.

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Rushford Village addresses communication issues over project By Kirsten Zoellner The Tuesday, June 21 Rushford Village council meeting wrapped up in just under and hour and a half, but the majority of the meeting focused on just one of a dozen agenda items. The 2016 Road Project is underway in various portions of town and in south Rushford there is still some resident concern and confusion over what is being done and why. “There’s concern out there,” stated Mayor Gordon Johnson. “Lack of communication might be an understatement.” “There’s a lot we’ve been hearing. In hindsight, we dropped the ball on communication,” added Josh Pope, engineer for Bolton & Menk, the project engineer. “We should be out talking to residents. We knew, to a degree, that residents are more comfortable with you, their elected officials. The amount they’ve been coming to you is not appropriate.” The work in the south Rushford Village area will include sealcoating, culvert repair/replacement, and road widening. Saw cut-

ting of cracks has already begun. Culverts are slated to be the first big part of the project. The project course has changed slightly, due to the weather and project timeline constraints. “They’re going to attack road by road, making improvements and pavement right behind it,” said Pope. “When this thing goes, it’s gonna go in a hurry. We’re not sure if that’s just lip service from the contractor, but we’re hoping it’s the contractor’s intent.” Concern and confusion from property owners has largely included drainage issues, culvert placement, and road widening location. The area has long been plagued with drainage and water ponding/backflow issues. “We’re trying to help people understand and alleviate potential problems,” added Pope. Some roads will see adjusted road crown and ditch sloping in an attempt to deal with the water. “It’s difficult for us to overcome the issues just with the proposed street work,” continued Pope. “If you really want to address the drainage problems, you need to think more holistically. We’re not

changing drainage characteristics. We’re just trying to make it more efficient.” In other news, the recent rains, with one afternoon of more than four inches in a short time frame, have caused some problem with the new Tuff Lane bridge area. Downstream washout is evident, but can be addressed. Bolton & Menk has noted that the project is still under the maintenance portion of the project with the contractor. The engineering firm will be sending out an inspector to the site to ensure the construction meets the design specs. Pope will report back to the council with the results. The council has appointed Travis Scheck and Hamilton Peterson, who comprise the city’s Public Works Department, to serve as assistants to Councilor Rich Smith and Mayor Johnson as noxious weed inspectors per state statute 18.80. If a problem is identified, Public Works will be allowed to make contact with the property owner as a liason to the city. If the problem is contested or not dealt with by the property owner, the city will

need to send a formal letter or potentially intervene legally. The city has historically had some issue with the thistle on properties. Also related to Public Works, Mayor Johnson brought forth the issue of whether or not Scheck and Peterson should be additionally compensated for tending to blocked or washed roadways. Traditionally, the city has not allowed overtime pay, instead allowing employees to bank time when having to be called out. Wanting to keep a distinction between winter road clearing needs and emergency roadway issues, and to avoid setting a precedent, the city will put together a formal policy on how the department is compensated and what constitutes a need for overtime pay. Any policy could then be made retroactive to cover extensive work done after the last storm. “This has nothing to do with Public Works. It was not brought forth by them,” indicated Mayor Johnson. “I just think there should be compensation. The commitment I’ve seen has been

exceptional. To me, it’s worth a lot. They care enough to go out and do it.” The council also discussed the need for a Rushford Village Weapons Ordinance. While gun laws within the city fall under state and county guidelines, the city has the authority to set limits on discharge of weapons within their geographical jurisdiction. City Attorney Tom Manion noted that some municipalities limit weapons discharge by location or distance from buildings, and in some instances, only with police chief approval, the issue is one of nuisance and safety. Councilor Dennis Overland cautioned that the city is limited on what can be imposed because it is largely rural. Mayor Johnson agreed and noted that hunting regulations are in place. The council will review the matter further, seeking ordinance guidelines from other municipalities and League of Minnesota Cities models. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, July 5, at 7 p.m., at the Village Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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ans, bicyclists and traffic before proceeding. If your view of the intersection is obstructed, be alert and prepare to stop again for traffic or pedestrians that may be in your path. Pedestrians and motorists are equally responsible for pedestrian safety. We all must follow the law, pay attention and share the road. Together we can drive Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths. The Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths program brings area law enforcement, public health edu-

cators, engineers and emergency medical and trauma services together to reduce the number of traffic fatalities and severe injuries to zero in southeast Minnesota. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901-5848. (Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@ state.mn.us)

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Unemployment Rate Steady at 3.8% in May Employers cut 1,900 jobs during the month ST. PAUL – The Minnesota unemployment rate was

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The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. ment and Economic Development (DEED). The U.S. unemployment rate in May was 4.7%. Minnesota employers eliminated 1,900 jobs during the month, after gaining a revised 14,300 jobs in April. Employers in Min-

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the state labor market remains healthy, with seven of the stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 11 major industrial sectors growing in the past year,â&#x20AC;? said DEED

Commissioner Shawntera Hardy. Education and health services led all sectors in May with 3,900 new jobs. Government (up 2,700) and information (up 200) also gained jobs. The following sectors lost jobs:

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struction (up 4,295), professional and business services (up 2,906), government (up 1,811), trade, transportation and utilities (up 1,558), financial activities (up 1,510), and leisure and hospitality (up 986).

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“I think it’s a tremendous program,” noted Board Director Joyce Iverson, following High School Principal Jake Timm’s summary. “I’m impressed with the results you’re getting.” Board Director and former R-P teacher Jon Pettit expressed some concern over how the district’s 100% successes in earned performance pay for teachers. “I have major concern if 100% can make it and we still have a teacher we did not review,” noted Pettit, in reference to nonrenewal of contract for Career Tech/Vocational Agriculture teacher Lisa Sackreiter this past February. The action was discussed in depth in February and was finally approved in a 4:2:1 vote. Timm responded, detailing the three areas of which teachers must make positive movement on at least two. The first is improvement between pre- and posttesting. The second measure of improvement relies on three classroom observations by administration and two by peer leaders, excepting tenured teachers which see two observations by administration and just one by peer leaders. Lastly, teachers must show classroom improvement on MCA testing requirements. “If we’re hitting 100%, we have a pretty good staff. We wouldn’t be looking to send people down the road,” added Pettit. The report to the state was approved unanimously. In relation to the new school, ICS Consulting representative Tim Robertson indicated the construction is moving along as expected. “Everything is going as planned. There’s nothing drastic on the horizon,” said Robertson. The board approved change order #5 for the project related to minor project modifications. The roof of the new school is on in portions and masonry is underway. Related to the project, the board was presented with agenda recommendations to approve both a Water Line Easement with Doug and Marie Botcher and the recording of the Grimsrud Way

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Roadway Agreement. The water line supplying the new school will wrap around the perimeter of the facility. Once the water is on, the main becomes the property of the City of Rushford. The Botcher property is just north of the site and will have a stub on the line. The easement recommendation was approved. Superintendent Chuck Ehler stated that the agreement for Grimsrud Way saw approval from Dan and Mary Jo Grimsrud last fall. It has been both board and attorney approved. Board Director Jon Pettit noted some concern over the wording of the Roadway agreement. “Why do we use the term ‘Roadway for ingress and egress’ when they want an easement R-P for a public Superintendent r o a d w a y ? ” Chuck Ehler asked Pettit. “I see no reason to constrict it to special terms. They’re looking to develop the land.” Ehler responded that the agreement allows the road to become a service road, not a public roadway, and it was advantageous for the district to be allowed to utilize the roadway rather than constructing another service roadway adjacent to the already existing road. “It’s not meant to be a public street.” “We’re at this point. They’re at another point,” added Board Chairman John Linder. “At this point, it’s what they’ve agreed to.” The board approved the recommendation in a 4:2 vote with DirecR-P tors Peterson Board Chair and Pettit John Linder opposed. Legal woes for the district continue and reared their head at the board meeting more than once. During time for public comment, Glen Palecek, who

Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips! owns land north and east of the new school site and is suing the district for violating his easement rights, spoke very briefly to the board. “It’s a clear violation of law. I think it’s disgusting what you’re doing.” The board made no response to Palecek following his comment. Palecek chimed in during other portions of the meeting that are not open to public comment, prompting Chairman Linder to call him out of order. In his monthly report, Ehler indicated concerns had been shared with him regarding the amount of legal fees that have been incurred due to the lawsuits. Board Director Taylor Peterson added his concern, stating he’d read through depositions from the case. “I don’t think the taxpayers should be footing the bill anymore. The leaders didn’t follow the advice of the attorney,” said Peterson, who suggested the board look at alternative options for paying legal fees. “Do you have a recommendation?” asked Board Director Julie Koop. “Are you suggesting it come out of individual pockets? Do you want Chuck [Ehler] to pay for it?”

“Why not; why not?” responded Peterson. Koop began to speak again, but opted to end the discussion. “That would look great when trying to hire another superintendent,” stated Chairman Linder. “This has to be dealt with. This is a school issue, not a superintendent issue.” Board Director Jon Pettit then questioned Ehler over an email from school attorney Eric Quiring indicating that Moonyeen Holle has been named as a thirdparty defendant in the case. “Has she been added to the lawsuit? Are we suing her?” asked Pettit. “Are damages being passed on?” asked Director Peterson. “The bottom line is we have an obligation to protect the school’s interest. We will continue to go forward until it’s resolved. We gave the attorney authority to move forward,” responded Linder. The lawsuits have advanced to trial stage. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, July 18, at 5:30 p.m., in the high school biology room. The public is encouraged to attend.

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questioned the device battery and how the district would handle charging them. Mattson indicated that the battery lifespan of the devices is 6-8 hours when charged correctly. Students will be expected to show up to class with the devices fully charged. The school is installing more wireless access points within the high school for better ease of use. Board director Taylor Peterson expressed some concern over whether curriculum developed for the devices would take the place of conventional curriculum and whether there was a possibility of students without devices being left in the dark, with participation in the program optional. Mattson responded that there is a push to more online curriculum and that teachers in every class could develop programs. The district will ensure students are on equal access with the devices by having a number of loaner devices on hand. Mattson anticipates the devices will be selected this week. A web store will be developed for the district and will open to parents in September or October of this year. From the time of the store launch to implementation in classes, Mattson indicated at least an eight week turn around. In other board news, the district approved the annual Q-Comp report to the Minnesota Department of Education. Instituted in February 2010, the program Q Comp is designed to advance the teaching profession by providing structured professional development and evaluation, as well as an alternative pay schedule that compensates teachers based on performance, not just seniority. The program brings together career advancement, professional development and compensation linked to academic achievement and includes a locally agreed-upon peer evaluation process for every teacher that is based on skills, responsibilities and student academic growth.

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vated to help with the painting. The artist plans to finish the aluminum sheets at her home and bring them to Preston in April 2017. The goal is to unveil the mural for Trout Days 2017. Other business in brief • The services of architect Terry Grubbs were retained for design, quoting, and construction inspection for the exterior renovation of city hall. Compensation for his services will not exceed $9,000. Hoffman said the work will be done in two phases. The first phase includes the reroofing of the entire building, the canopy, and elastomeric insulated finish system (EFIS) on the north wall. This will also include putting attachments on the north wall of the building for the mural. The second phase includes EFIS on west and south walls and brick tuck pointing on the 1915 building. The first phase is expected to be completed in fall 2016 or spring 2017. The second phase will be completed later when funding allows. • The Minnesota Department of Health (state statute) requires mobile home parks to designate a safe place of shelter for park residents during severe weather, tornados and high winds. Tim Johnston’s (owner/manager of the Preston Mobile Home Park) emergency procedures plan lists the shelter location as the Trailhead Bathrooms. They are open 24/7. They are not below

grade, but have no windows. The Emergency Procedures plan was approved. • Approval was given for a new driveway access off of Brownsville St. as requested by Ryan Throckmorton at the rear of his property for a detached garage to be built later this year. • Approval was given as recommended by the EDA for a revolving loan in the amount of $12,000 at 2.5% interest to the Sweet Stop, Joann and John Szuch. The loan will be used for refrigeration and pizza making equipment. • Approval was given as recommended by the EDA for a housing incentive requested by Kenneth and Kathryn Gatliff. They are rehabbing their recently purchased home. Planned improvements are estimated to cost more the $5,000 making them eligible for the rehabilitation housing incentive. • The council allocated up to $12,375 to be used for a demand study on the need for a veterans home. The Veterans Home Committee wants to verify the need for a veterans home in Preston. Before going ahead with the study some further checking will be done to see if Preston meets all federal eligibility requirements. The motion approved demonstrates the commitment of the city council to the project. • June 27 was declared by proclamation as KFIL Day in the city of Preston. KFIL will celebrate 50 years on the air this month.

Fillmore County District Court On June 13, Joshua Allen Vlasaty, 30, of Minneapolis, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Vlasaty is charged with Theft – Take/Drive Motor Vehicle – No Owner Consent, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty ten years in prison, a $20,000 fine, or both, and, Theft – Take/ Drive Motor Vehicle – No Owner Consent, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about June 11 and 12, within Fillmore County, the defendant allegedly did drive a motor vehicle without consent of the owner, or an authorized agent of the owner, knowing or having reason to know that the owner, or an authorized agent of the owner, did not give consent, and the motor vehicle is described as a 2014 Chevy Equinox valued at over $5000.

On June 13, Jessi Lynn Kominek, 25, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Kominek is charged with Theft – Take/Drive Motor Vehicle – No Owner Consent – Aid/Abet, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of ten years in prison, a $20,000 fine, or both, and, Theft – Take/ Drive Motor Vehicle – No Consent – Aid Abet, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about June 11 and June 12, the defendant did allegedly aid and abet another in taking or driving a motor vehicle without consent of the owner, or an authorized agent or the owner, knowing or having reason to know that the owner, or an authorized agent or the owner, did not give consent and the motor vehicle is described as a 2014 Chevy Equinox valued at over $5,000.

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Management of wild parsnip By Michael Cruse Extension Educator for Fillmore and Houston Counties You do not have to drive too far down a county road today before you see wild parsnip in a ditch, field or pasture. If you have seen some wild parsnip you have likely seen a lot of it. Large patches of Michael Cruse wild parsnip are currently in bloom in the area. Wild parsnip is usually two to five feet tall with yellow flowers arranged in an umbrella shape. When fully grown, the stem of the plant has groves and hairs and becomes almost woody. Wild parsnip is similar in appearance to other plants like cow parsnip, Queen Anne’s lace and water hemlock. Wild parsnip is a particularly nasty weed. It was first brought to North America by European settlers and was grown as a root vegetable. It eventually escaped domestic cultivation and now thrives in disturbed landscapes across North America. It is con-

sidered to be highly invasive and is on the Minnesota State Noxious Weeds List. Like other invasive weed species, if wild parsnip is left unmanaged it can spread rapidly. The resulting large monocultures can replace native plants and desirable pasture plant populations. The characteristic that sets wild parsnip apart from other weed species is its ability to cause significant skin damage to humans and livestock. This skin damage is caused by a reaction between sunlight and chemicals in the plant. Medically the reaction in humans is referred to as phytophotodermatitis. The plant chemicals that contribute to the reaction, furanocoumarins, are found in all parts of the plant and are particularly concentrated in the seeds and plant sap. People should avoid having bare skin come into contact with wild parsnip, especially when the plants are in full bloom. Livestock that have eaten wild parsnip can develop similar blisters and sunburns. The chemical enters the animals’ blood stream and reacts with sunlight when in the small capillaries at the skin surface.

SWCD offers $500 returning college student scholarship The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District is offering a scholarship for Fillmore County college students who will be returning to school this fall. To be eligible, students must be a returning college sophomore, junior or senior; must be pursuing a degree in Natural Resources, Agriculture or related field; be enrolled in classes for fall; and not be a prior recipient of a SWCD scholarship. Applications must be received at the Fillmore SWCD office by 4 p.m. on Friday, July 29, 2016 and must include an essay, in 500 words or less, on “What Natural Resource Conservation Means to Me”. No late applications will be considered.

The successful applicant will be selected by the Fillmore SWCD Board of Supervisors at the August board meeting.

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As you might expect, control of wild parsnip can be rather challenging. Wild parsnip is a biennial that reproduces by seed, so preventing the plant from going to seed is absolutely critical. For a number of reasons, control is best accomplished when the plants are small. Multiple chemicals work well on small wild parsnip plants, but you have to be careful when using chemical control as wild parsnip tends to grow with other desired plants that would also die after a herbicide application. Mowing can prevent the plant from going to seed, but the root crown typically survives this type of management, which in turn allows the plant to survive. In addition, if you mow when there are seeds on the plant you run the risk of spreading wild parsnip seed to other locations if you do not wash your mower after mowing. Hand pulling is only realistically viable for small patches of wild parsnip. You have to make sure you dig up the plant below the root crown and remove the plant from the area you are working on. And if you plan to pull these plants by hand be sure to wear gloves, long sleeves and other protective equipment so the plant sap does not come into contact with your skin. Applications are available online at www.fillmoreswcd.org or may be picked up at the Fillmore SWCD office located at 900 Washington Street NW in Preston. For more information, please contact Donna Rasmussen at the SWCD office at (507) 7653878 ext. 3.

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Ruen-Storlie Kelsey Leigh Ruen and Samuel Irvin Storlie are happy to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Kelsey is the daughter of Mark and Pam Ruen of Lanesboro. She is a registered nurse in the pediatric department at St. Mary’s Hospital. Sam is the son of Alfred and the late Jean Storlie of Mabel. He is a Social Studies teacher and coaches football, boys basketball, and baseball at Triton High School in Dodge Center, Minn. Their wedding will be at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro on July 9, 2016. The couple resides in Dodge Center.

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Fillmore County Sports Business Finished: Fillmore Central Girls Capture State Title newbie Tayah Barnes added a 91. FC (348) held 20 and 21-stroke leads over Windom Area (368) and BOLD (369) after the first 18. The leads grew at the midway point of Day Two. It essentially was just a matter of time. Any thoughts Windom or BOLD (Bird Island Olivia District) had of making a comeback were nixed when Scheevel shot a back-nine 38, a Day Two 79 (one of only two sub-80 rounds from individuals associated with a team). The freshman cut seven strokes off her Day One score. With Donney getting a stroke better, and Miller and Barnes staying about the same (each added two strokes), the title was FC’s. Putting up their lowest score (692) of their three trips to state (733 in 2014 and 701 in 2015), the Falcons, already TRC East and Section 1A champs, grabbed the best “champions’” trophy. By 32-strokes they downed Windom (724) and BOLD (728) for the 2016 Class A girls state title. The young duo of the freshman Scheevel (43, 43, 41, 38 > 165) and the sophomore Miller (39, 43, 42, 42 > 166) finished seventh and eighth overall (of an 87-gal field). Scheevel was ten strokes better than in 2015, 35 better than 2014. Miller’s 166 was identical to 2015, when she finished tied for 6th. She now has three straight top 20 finishes at state. They’ll be a formidable duo for two more years. Donney (43, 46, 44, 44 > 177) tied for 19th overall. She equaled her best state score from sophomore year (where she finished tied for 13th). Like the two years previous, when Keeley Todd and Katie Tammel graduated, Donney moves on as FC’s only senior. She leaves having seen state three times, getting the 3-2-1 countdown to go out on top. FC’s

fourth scoring golfer, junior Tayah Barnes (43, 48, 45, 48 > 184), goes from grabbing a section runner-up medal in softball (sophomore), to a state championship medal in golf (junior). She finished 28th overall at state in her first year out. She’s got her own little niche in Falcon sports history now. She’s the first and only (thus far) FC girl to make state in two different team sports (volleyball/golf ). Barnes also has competed for five section titles in four different sports (volleyball 2013/2014, basketball 2015, softball 2015, golf 2016) the past three school years. FC’s fifth golfer, Cailey Rindels, didn’t count toward the scorecard. She finished tied for 38th (45, 51, 50, 44 > 190). The effort was 33 strokes better than her freshman year when she was also FC’s fifth scoring golfer (223). Elayna Kiehne (54, 55, 55, 57 > 221) rounded out the squad. She matched her score from the 2014 state meet. Heritage Christian Academy’s Kiera Smith (156) downed Legacy Christian Academy’s Sophie Gray (157) for the individual title. There was only one senior in the top ten. The appearance and title, marks the fifth Falcon squad to go to state in the past three years (girls golf 2014-2016, boys golf 2015, volleyball 2013). The school’s only other sports state bid in the 20 years that preceded was a coop wrestling (FCLMC) appearance in the late 1990s. The district, or district’s (Preston-Fountain and Harmony) most previous (sports) state title was the 1984 Harmony Cardinals football team, headed by Del Elston (the Harmony football field’s namesake). A Preston-Fountain state title is much harder to find (does not exist). Blue Jay football was Class C runner-up in 1972. Blue

Jay basketball was consolation champion a few months later in 1973 (coincidentally coached by Ken Denny, the grandfather of the writer of this column).

Isensee, Broadwater, and Wiedemann at State

While the FC’s girls brought home a title, three individuals each took part in their respective state golf meets. In Class AA, Chatfield senior Paige Isensee went out with an upper-halfof-the-field showing. Isensee probably wants a mulligan on her second nine of Day One (or

Kingsland’s Simon Broadwater stands at the Class A boys golf scoresheets. The sophomore, in his first state golf meet, ended a medal-ridden season by finishing in the top half of the state field. Photo by Brent Kohn

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By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com It was the only logical step. It was a short step The Trende in terms Report of Fillmore Central girl’s golf, a move up just one place. It was a step much g r e a t e r, some 22 Paul Trende years in the making, for the high school itself. Falcon girls golf finished third at state two years ago. They were state runner-up last season. A goal of a state championship was the only thing that made sense. It was their motto, “Unfinished Business.” Without too much of a tussle, with plenty of room to spare, they did it. They advanced that one spot. The Falcons brought home FC girl’s golf its first ever state championship, Fillmore Central high school its first ever (athletics) state title. Day one at Pebble Creek in Becker saw last year’s top golfer, this year’s top golfer, sophomore Grace Miller, lead the Falcons out. Her first 9-hole total of 39 set the tone. Her Day 1 score of 82 tied for the lowest of any golfer associated with a team and put her tied for fifth place overall. But it wasn’t a one girl show. Wo-mano-e-wo-mano, FC’s scoring foursome each outdid their top competitors corresponding opponent. They were the only team to have more than one golfer shoot under 90 Day One. FC had three do so. In addition to Miller, freshman Madison Scheevel put up an 86 and senior Laura Donney an 89. Junior

at least a mulligan on a hole or two). She posted a two-day total of 179 (41, 49, 43, 46) to finish tied for 40th overall (of 88 girl field). She’s the first Chatfield girl to make state in golf since Jessica Steinbrink in 2008 (unofficially). Detroit Lakes (633) won the team title over Section 1AA entrant Lake City (642). Kate Smith (34, 35, 35, 35 > 139) of Detroit Lakes and Anni Heck (36, 35, 35, 33 > 139) of Visitation were the co-individual champions. La Crescent’s Alex Nutter (172), finished tied for 27th. She held the distinction of being the only girl not from Fillmore Central to medal in a TRC meet involving Fillmore Central. In Class A boys golf, Kingsland sophomore Simon Broadwater competed in his first state golf meet. Broadwater (44, 40, 44, 43 > 171) finished tied for 39th overall in an 85-man field. He’s the first Knight golfer at state since Karli Bly in 2014. He may very well be the first male Knight golfer to go to state ever (Spring Valley had entrants pre-consolidation). Seventeen of the guys ahead of Broadwater were seniors. He finished tied for 13th among sophomore-andyounger competitors. RushfordPeterson senior Kyle Weidemann also competed. He went 47, 45, 45, 44 for a 181 (tied of 59th). It was his first state appearance. It was the fourth straight year the Trojans sent a guy golfer to state (Charlie Krambeer in 2014/2015, Hudson Stensgard 2013/2014). Blake Kahlbaugh of Mahnomen/ Waubon ran away with the boys title (138) by 11-strokes. He had a Day One second nine 33 to go with three 35s. Mounds Park Academy (623) won the team title over Mahnomen/Waubon (634).

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Fillmore Central freshman Madison Scheevel posted a team-low 165 to help the Falcons to a girls golf state title. She finished 7th overall. See sports article, “Business Finished: Fillmore Central Golf Captures State Title” for more. Photo by Paul Trende

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College News Dean’s List/Honors Spring 2016 • Augsburg College: Morgan Malley of Preston, Biology • Bemidji State University: Cody Hendrickson of Harmony, Jessica Simes of Preston • Bethel University: Greyson Stocker of Peterson • Carthage College: Jeremiah Munson of Rushford • Dickinson State University, N. Dak.: Justin Ward of Mabel • Gustavus Adolphus College: Bailey Hilgren of Chatfield • Iowa State University: Stephanie Erickson of Lanesboro, Agricultural Business; Lucas Johnson of Lanesboro, Construction Engineering; Travis Troendle of Lanesboro, Agricultural Engineering; Andrew Love of Preston, Agronomy • MSU Moorhead: Dustin Barth of Preston, Construction Management; Jared Goldsmith of Chatfield, Business Administration; Emmalee Malone of Rushford, Social Studies; Jesse Nelson of Harmony, Biochemistry and Biotechnology • North Dakota State University: Kayla M. Woltz of Chatfield, Veterinary Technology • Rochester Community and Technical College: Adam Amy of Chatfield, Zeb Dudek of Chatfield, Robyn Dudley of Chatfield, Christian Ediger of Chatfield, Lilly Gurtner of Chatfield, Ashley Hanson of Chatfield, Elizabeth Hisey of Chatfield, Abigail Hopp of Chatfield, Brook Irish of Chatfield, Destiny Miller of Chatfield, Zachary Nelson of Chatfield, Nicole Peterson of Chatfield, Benjamin Pressnall of Chatfield, Grace Sagdalen of Chatfield, Hailee Stock of Chatfield, Kelsy Stokes of Chatfield, Morgan Thomas of Chatfield, Jeffrey Thompson of Chatfield, Hope Knepper of

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Fountain, Isabelle Oehlke of Fountain, Caleb Rain of Fountain, Hunter Saltou of Fountain, Umbelina Cremer of Harmony, Olivia Haug of Lanesboro, Elsa Hennessy-Barnes of Lanesboro, Rebecca Olson of Lanesboro, Jessica Rasmussen of Mabel, Mendela Paulsen of Ostrander, Katherine Holger of Peterson, Emilie Beer of Preston, Barbara Easley of Preston, Bailey Gartner of Preston, Rosemary Jones of Preston, Briana Benson of Rushford, Jackie Apenhorst of Spring Valley, Elias Bergen of Spring Valley, Darlene Boland of Spring Valley, Jerald Cullifer of Spring Valley, James Engesser of Spring Valley, Clayton Friemuth of Spring Valley, Alixis Kohn of Spring Valley, Matthew Lawson of Spring Valley, Taylor Link of Spring Valley, Courtney Robinson of Spring Valley, Taylor Sanford of Spring Valley, Nikolaus Schmidt of Spring Valley, Timothy Skaran of Spring Valley, Chelsie Vreeman of Spring Valley, Natasha Duellman of Wykoff, Jennifer McCurdy of Wykoff • Saint Mary’s U of M: Lucas Isensee of Chatfield, Kirsten Keefe of Chatfield, Sara Lind of Peterson, Zackary Ansell of Rushford, Kenzie Lind of Rushford, Haley Colton of Spring Valley, Sarah O’Connell of Spring Valley • St. Cloud State University: Courtney Breer of Rushford, Elementary Education • University of MN Duluth: Ashley Ferguson of Chatfield, Women’s Studies BA; Emily Ferguson of Chatfield, Psychology; Mark Neppl of Chatfield, Music Education B Mus; Joseph O’Koren of Chatfield, Political Science BA; Collin Lambrecht of Lanesboro, Applied Physics BS; Connor Johanson of Rushford, Studio Art • UW - Eau Claire: Anna Hanson of Rushford, Business; Jacqueline Jorgensen of Spring

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week.

Valley, Nursing and Health Sciences • UW - La Crosse: Shelby Bernard of Chatfield, Undeclared; Sarah Costello of Chatfield, Athletic Training; Gwendoly Petrillo of Fountain, Biology; Zachary Case of Harmony, Biology; Chris Boehmke of Rushford, Exercise and Sport Science Major: Exercise Science -Fitness Track; Ruth HigbeHarrah of Whalan, Biology Major: Cellular and Molecular Biology Concentration • UW - Madison: Ben Pierce of Fountain • UW - River Falls: Shawn Rolfs of Preston, Health & Human Performance; Jacob Rindels of Spring Valley, Crop & Soil Science • Upper Iowa University: Kourtney Coyle of Harmony, Isaac Freese of Lanesboro, Stephanie Hafner of Canton President’s List Spring 2016 • Western Technical College: Keela Brand of Rushford, Mariah Deschler of Spring Grove, Abigail Hanson of Canton, Ethan Wilkemeyer of Rushford Graduations Spring 2016 • Bethel University: Devin Pokorney of Spring Valley, BS Biokinetics • Ellsworth Community College: Michaela J. Lund, of Canton, AA Business Administration • Iowa State University: Collin Maki of Chatfield, Civil Engineering; Margaret Johnson of Fountain, Master of Science, Agronomy; Lucas Johnson of Whalan, BS Construction Engineering, Cum Laude; Kathleen Roberts of Wykoff, BA World Languages and Cultures, Summa Cum Laude, Honors Program and BS Mathematics, Summa Cum Laude, Honors Program • Minnesota State University, Mankato: Noah Schlee of

Harmony, BS, Marketing; Erik Bicknese of Spring Valley, BS, Rec, Parks & Leisure Servcices; Spencer Klevan of Spring Valley, BS, Exercise Science, Cum Laude • Minnesota State University, Moorhead: Lynn Budahn of Chatfield, AA Liberal Arts • NDSU: Gretchen Sagdalen of Chatfield, Master of Education, Educational Leadership • Pine Technical & Community College: Jody Johnson of Spring Valley, Certificate, Accounting • Ridgewater College: Melissa Keenan of Rushford, Certificate, Health Support Specialist; Susan Holger of Rushford, Certificate,

Health Support Specialist; Traci Tudahl of Rushford, Certificate, Health Support Specialist • Saint Mary’s University of MN: Piotr-Krzysz Szyszkiewicz of Peterson; Kenzie Lind of Rushford • University of Dubuque: Victoria Woltz, BS, Magna Cum Laude • UW - Stout: Jd Eddy of Lanesboro, BS Manufacturing Engineering; Austen Case, BS Vocational Rehabilitation • Western Technical College: Abigail Hanson of Canton, Amanda Miller of Rushford, Ethan Wilkemeyer of Rushford, Jenica Zimmermann of Canton

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Marburger Insurance Spring Valley, MN • 346-7646

Kruegel Gas Service Spring Valley, MN 346-2433 • 800-464-6121

Matt's Body Shop Spring Valley, MN • 346-2161

Ody's Country Meats & Catering Spring Valley, MN • 346-2579

Sunshine Foods Spring Valley, MN • 346-2804 TJ's Liquor Spring Valley, MN • 346-1979

Boots & Badges: Honoring Fillmore County Veterans Preston, MN • 765-2151

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of July

CelebrationJuly 2 nd – 4 th, 2016 SATURDAY, JULY 2nd 7am

Harmony Hustle Registration – 5K at 8am, 1K Kid’s Challenge at 9:30am at Harmony Visitor Center

Noon–Midnight 8pm–Midnight

Beer Tent at North Side of Selvig Park, Harmony Conservation Club Voight’s Volume Entertainment in Beer Tent at North Side of Selvig Park, Harmony Conservation Club

Registration at www.teambodaciousbroads.com or by stopping in Harmony Telephone Company. Sponsored by Bodacious Broads ACS Relay for Life Team

SUNDAY, JULY 3rd 9am

Ecumenical Service at Selvig Park, Sponsored by Local Churches. Please bring your own chairs

10am

Ecumenical Brunch at Selvig Park Shelter, Served by Bodacious Broads ACS Relay for Life Team

11am–1pm Noon–Midnight 1pm–6pm

Open House at Harmony Kids Learning Center Beer Tent at North Side of Selvig Park, Harmony Conservation Club Art on the Green Local Arts & Crafts on the lawn between the Harmony Visitor Center and Village Green Gift Shops. Featuring music by the Southfork String Band from 12:30pm–2:30pm & Tom Schramm from 3pm–6pm

In case of inclement weather, service will be held at Greenfield Lutheran Church

In case of inclement weather, Brunch will be served at Greenfield Lutheran Church

In case of inclement weather, event will be moved to the Harmony Community Center Gym

Dedication of the Harmony Area Cancer Support Group Park

2pm

Located at the intersection of 1st Street Northeast and Main Avenue North

3pm–6pm

Estelle’s Eatery Customer Appreciation One Year Anniversary Party

8pm–Midnight

Karaoke DJ Joe in Beer Tent at North Side of Selvig Park, Harmony Conservation Club

Located at 121 Main Avenue North

MONDAY, JULY 4 7am–9:30am 10:30am 11am–3pm

NEW TIME

11am–6pm

Pancake Breakfast at Harmony Fire Hall, Harmony Conservation Club Toad Races at Village Green, BYOT (Bring Your Own Toad) Balloon Animals & Entertainment by Clown Roundup at Selvig Park

ti n g fo r s u p p o r Thank you r a ti o n !! u ly C e le b J f o th 4 ’s e Commerc Harmony Harmony

mber of

Area Cha

Sponsored by RE/MAX Select Properties, Sterling Drug and Estelle’s Eatery

Rocket Bouncer, Mutiny on the Bouncer & Screamer Slide at Selvig Park. Wristbands for unlimited rides

$3 per child, or $10 per family. Sponsored by the Harmony Area Community Foundation and Oak Meadow Meats.

Food At Selvig Park 11am–1:30pm Smoked Pork Chop Dinner at Selvig Park Picnic Shelter, Harmony United Methodist Church 11am–6pm Harmony Lions Club Brat & BBQ Stand, Fillmore Co. Pork Producers Pork Burger Stand, Fillmore Co. ADA Malt & Ice Cream Wagon, Hasleiet Concessions, Stumpy’s Concessions, Root River Kettle Corn NEW 11:30am 6th Annual Hammell Equipment Kiddie Pedal Pull (State Sanctioned) In parking lot behind First Southeast Bank. TIME `

Kid Power Pedal Tractor Pulls, Registration at 11:30am, Pedal Pull at Noon

Noon–12:30am

Beer Tent at North Side of Selvig Park, Harmony Conservation Club

3:00pm

GRAND PARADE Grand Marshal- Vicky Tribon of the Harmony Area Community Foundation & Harmony

4pm–5:30pm 4pm–6pm 4pm–7pm

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

At Dark

FIREWORKS At the North Park Sponsored by the City of Harmony, First Southeast Bank of Harmony &

2:45pm

KIDDIE PARADE Parade theme, ‘Independence Day, it’s a Harmony Thing’ Lineup in front of Old Ways New Ideas.

Trails Commission. Lineup begins at 1:30pm at Harmony Community Center. Additional parade entries are welcome. Call 507-886-2469

of Harmony & Canton, Harmony Enterprises, and Harmony Park Board. Button Drawings during Intermission Sponsored by First Southeast Bank of Harmony & Canton, Harmony Enterprises, and Harmony Park Board. In case of inclement weather, concert will be held at Fillmore Central High School. Canton and Harmony Firemen’s Relief Assn. Presented by Harmony Volunteer Fire Dept.

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

4th of JULY BUTTONS

$500/Adult Button Over $1,200 in Prizes 00 $2 /Youth Button (age 10 & under) Several Youth Prizes Available at Harmony Businesses

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Clara House of Harmony (Formerly Heritage Grove) 507-886-6515 455 Main Ave. N Harmony, MN

• Independent Living • Assisted Living • Memory Care While you’re in Harmony for the 4th of July weekend - Stop in for a tour! Enjoy Harmony’s 4th of July festivites.

Sugar Plum House on The

Village Green

507-886-2409 • 507-886-2666

Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11am-4pm Ice Cream, Smoothies, Sundaes, Root Beer Floats, Malts, Bulk Candy, Taffy, Coffee Freezes & Gifts

Estelle’s Eatery & Bar 121 Main Ave. North, Harmony MN 507-886-1234

Scratch Kitchen & Fun Cocktails 10 beers on tap – 1 cider on tap – 1 root beer on tap

Open for Lunch & Dinner 4th of July

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Village Square

Harmony, MN

Restaurant oPeN monday, JuLy 4 until 8:30pm Dine In or Carry Out 507-886-4406 ‘Homemade ‘ is the key to our success

Home of Julie’s Award Winning Homemade Pies

Summer HourS 7 dayS a week. Sunday-Thursday 11am-8pm. Friday & Saturday 11am-9pm. Enjoy the holiday weekend in Harmony. Let us do the cooking! Full Menu online. Gluten Free Menu available. www.villagesquareofharmony.com

10:30 am, July 4th

Closed July 2-4 Have a safe holiday weekend!

Patio Seating Available Owners Matt & Heidi Brown invite you to stop in! Open Tuesday-Sunday

Toad Races

1 Block West of Main Ave • Harmony, MN

Torgerson-osTby Floorings & stone, Inc.

Harmony, MN 507-886-4257

Antique Mall Over 130 Booths & 10, 000 square feet: Antiques • Collectibles Locally-made Amish Goods Primitives • Farm Toys & Tools Glassware & Dishes • Vintage Fabrics & Notions Books and much more!

50 Industrial Blvd. NE Harmony, MN 55939

507-886-6660 Open 10am - 5pm on July 4th Handicap Accessible www.generationsofharmony.com

VOted Best Antique shOpping!

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Mini Golf

20% off 18-hole mini golf good for the whole family!

• Guided Tours • Concession Stand • Gemstone Mining

Sponsored by Harmony Conservation Club

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Stop by for Grilling Favorites USDA Choice Steaks , Juicy Smoked Pork Chops, Homemade Bratwursts, & More!

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OPEN JULY 4

507-886-6343

On & Off Sale

Open at 10:00am Monday - Saturday and 11:00am Sunday Meat raffle every Sunday at 4 pm

checK out the FFa Petting Zoo in the ParK!

Shop ! early

Oak Meadow Meats will be closed on Monday, July 4TH Mon-Fri 8am-6pm; Sat 8am-Noon 50 9th St. NE, Harmony, MN 507-886-MEAT (6328)

6th Annual Hammell Equipment

Kids Pedal Pull State Sanctioned

MondAy, July 4TH

Kingsley Mercantile, inc.

In parking lot behind First Southeast Bank

Harmony, MN 55939 • 507-886-2323

Hrs: Mon - Fri 7:30am-6:00pm; Sat. 8:00am - 5:00pm; Sun. CLOSED

Shop online 24 hours a day at www.kingsleymercantile.com

Rated one of the top caves in the U.S.!

Trophies sponsored by Hammell Equipment

Check in 11:30 am

Races start at NOON

In case of inclement weather, pull will be held at Harmony Community Center.

Harmony United Methodist Church

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Unique IH Collectibles Toys, Clothing, & More

Pork Chop Dinner

Hammell equipment 330 North Main Harmony, MN 507-886-2255

Monday, July 4th

11:00 am - 1:30 pm• Selvig Park Shelter, Harmony Smoked Pork Chop, Baked Potato w/Topping, Baked Beans, Bun, Applesauce, Beverage (Served in a carry-out container) $10.00-Adults $6.00-children under 10yrs.

4tH oF July

18th Annual

First Southeast Bank is proud to co-sponsor this year’s fireworks display!

We will be closed Monday, July 4, 2016

Medallion Hunt

I T ’S A H A R

First Southeast Bank will be co-sponsoring the Busta Band.

Find the Medallion and

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Win $100

Watch for Daily Clues on Harmony Cable Channel 9 and at local businesses, from June 27-July 1. Turn in Medallion to Vicki Christianson at First Southeast Bank to claim prize! Art on the Green locan Arts & Crafts on the lawn between the Harmony Visitor Center and Village Green Gift Shops. Featuring music by the Southfork String Band from 12:30pm-2:30pm & tom Schramm from 3pm-6pm. In case of inclement weather, event will be moved to the Harmony Community Center Gym.

Sponsored by Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce

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The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week.

ACT on Alzheimer’s Harmony event June 30 A community discussion on aging Please join Harmony area community members in an engaging dialogue on aging and planning for the life changes that are inevitable for all within our community. This event will take place Thursday, June 30, 2016, from 5-7 p.m. at Greenfield Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 235 Main Avenue S., Harmony. A light meal will be served, free of charge

The Harmony Area Community has been selected to participate in a special project titled “Calling Home” that offers us a chance to extend activities that directly relate to our ACT on Alzheimer’s work. This project is the work of the Citizens League, the Collective Action Lab, and Twin Cities Public Broadcasting Services (formerly TPT). The Citizens League is

heading up the effort and has secured funding for it. The initiative is looking at “home” as a starting place for intergenerational conversations about aging and planning for the life changes that are inevitable. Through this lens, the project is interested to learn from individuals and families about their preferences as they share what home means now and how

this might change as they age. During this gathering in Harmony, individuals and families will be invited to discuss how they might navigate big systems like health care, transportation, and finances in order to have the home and community they have envisioned for themselves. The Citizens League, in partnership with The Collective Action Lab and Twin Cities PBS, is hosting a select series of community conversations in the metro and rural areas of the state, resulting in short-form shareable video profiles of indi-

Red Cross urges blood donations Lanesboro Library reading to maintain summer supply garden dedicated

The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood in the weeks surrounding Independence Day to help ensure a sufficient blood supply for patients now and throughout the summer. Blood donations often decline in the summer months, especially around summer holidays when donors are less available to give. The need for blood doesn’t decrease though – every two seconds, someone in the U.S. requires blood or platelets. In fact, a recent survey of Red Cross blood and platelet donors showed that nearly half knew someone who needed blood or they needed blood themselves. “Donating blood helps save lives and can affect people you know and work alongside every day,” said Scott Nethery, whose 7-year-old daughter Audrey requires frequent transfusions. Audrey was born with Diamond

Blackfan anemia, a rare condition where her body doesn’t make enough red blood cells. “I am so appreciative of the individuals whose blood is within my daughter at this very moment. Without blood, my little angel would not be with us today.” Donors of all blood types are needed now. Schedule an appointment to give blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Upcoming blood donation opportunities • Chatfield: July 13, 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., United Methodist Church, 124 Winona E. St. • Harmony: July 12, 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Community Center, 225 Third Ave. SW • Lanesboro: July 13, 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Community Hall, 202 Parkway

Outdoor space meant to invite people in to read, relax or use Wi-Fi

LANESBORO, MN – A ribbon cutting ceremony was recently held to celebrate the new reading garden at Lanesboro Public Library. The garden, inspired because people were often seen sitting on the sidewalk near the entrance to take advantage of the free Wi-Fi the library offers, is a collaborative project funded in part by a Legacy Community Collaboration grant from SELCO (Southeastern Libraries Cooperating). Located on the south side of the Lanesboro Community Center building that houses the library and framing the entrance to the library, the approximately 400 square foot garden is a sustainable, environmentally friendly space that

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includes perennial flowers and bushes. For the dedication, several Adirondack chairs in bright colors were brought in temporarily. Later, several benches and a pergola will be added to the garden to allow people to use the Wi-Fi when the library is closed, or to read, work or relax outside in a comfortable space. Library Director Tara Johnson says, “We are grateful for the community partnerships that made the garden possible. The hard work of the students, Library Friends and staff, and community volunteers has created a beautiful space. We hope everyone involved will bring friends and family to see it and that it will encourage people to

viduals and families. A key aim is that these gatherings will spur additional conversations, which will inspire more proactive planning and more responsive policy making. Come share your experiences and ideas on aging. Let your voice have an impact. The Collective Action Lab staff from Minneapolis will be facilitating this event. Local contacts for more information: Lori Slindee (507) 8862214 or Tim Samuelson (507) 886-6544. use the library and enjoy this space for years to come.” Lanesboro Public School Horticulture students designed the reading garden space and joined members of the Friends of Lanesboro Library (FOLL), local volunteers and library staff in preparing the soil and install the mulch, plantings and other landscaping features. The students were honored at the ribbon cutting with brief remarks followed by refreshments and a reception held in the new garden space. About SELCO SELCO, Southeastern Libraries Cooperating, is a regional library system based in Rochester, Minn. Its members include academic, public, school and special libraries. The member libraries share resources, programs, personnel and technical innovations to achieve common goals and meet the needs of individual communities. For more information, go to www. selco.info

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Once Upon a Reader brings bath time fun to Spring Valley Public Library SPRING VALLEY, MN – Parents and caregivers of small children won’t want to miss this opportunity for fun and learning with their little ones. Wednesday, June 29 at 2 p.m.,

author/illustrator Derek Anderson will perform his “Ten Pigs Trunk Show” at the Spring Valley Public Library. During this portable one-man show, the author will read the book

aloud, lead a reenactment, sketch, sing, and more. Aimed at pre-K children and their families, this statewide onebook program promotes Minnesota children’s literature and

These local businesses encourage you to participate in the Harmony Hustle to support the Fillmore County Relay for Life!

Harmony Telephone Company PO Box 308 • Harmony, MN 55939 507.886.2525 • HARMONYTEL.COM

encourages families to Talk, Sing, Read, Write and Play together – five practices critical to early literacy skills development. Parents and caregivers may

access free and downloadable resources including a Ten Pigs scavenger hunt, matching game, drawing activity, bubble adventure, and more, at www. onceuponareader.org.

S&S Automotive NAPA Auto Parts 35 West Center St. Harmony, MN 507.886.6111 RJC Building & Remodeling, LLC

725 Main Ave. S Harmony, MN 55939 Rod Johnson

507.951.8786

Harmony House Restaurant 57 Main Ave N • Harmony, MN

507.886.4612

7th Annual

35 1st Ave NE Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-9675

Harmony Hustle nd July 2 , 2016 5K Fun Run/Walk

Harmony Visitor Center & Trailhead Registration

begins at 7:00 AM

5K begins at 8:00 AM 1K Kids Challenge begins at 9:30 AM Registration forms available at:

www.teambodaciousbroads.com All proceeds support American Cancer Society Relay for Life - Fillmore County

Volunteers Needed!

E-mail www.teambodaciousbroads@harmonytel.net or call Amy @ 507.272.8369

Hammell Equipment Inc. Serving Southeast Minnesota

For farming, for fun, and for the future!

www.hammellequipment.com 330 Main Ave N • Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2255

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Fillmore County Police Reports

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Mark Steven Anundsen, 59, Littleton, Colo.; 5/23/2016, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Byron Arthur Backstrom, 43, Burnsville, Minn.; 5/28/2016, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Heather Michelle Converse, 25, Red Wing, Minn.; 4/23/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Jeremy James Cook, 31, Waterloo, Iowa; 3/21/2016, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. 3/21/2016, Speeding – Exceed Limit 30 mph – Urban District (46/30), Fine $60. Nik Olegaria Cruz, 35, Racine, Minn.; 4/19/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Holley Anne Dacone, 19, St. Paul, Minn.; 4/17/2016, Speeding (75/55), Fine $140, Total Fees $260. 4/17/2016, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200. Tara Kathleen Dodson, 49, Mabel, Minn.; 3/21/2016, Duty to Drive with Due Care – Speed Greater Than Reasonable, Fine $40, Total Fees $160. 3/21/2016, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200. 3/21/2016, Uninsured Vehicle – Owner Violation, Fine $200. Tyler John Lynch, 30, Owatonna, Minn.; 5/26/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. William Marroquin-Haslett, 21, Northfield, Minn.; 4/6/2016, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Gene Donald Nash, 58, Wykoff, Minn.; 5/31/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Wanda Lee Rasmussen, 66, Mabel, Minn.; 5/16/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Margaret Anna Christina Redlinger, 38, Vinton, Iowa; 4/22/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. James Patrick Richardson Jr., 65, St. Paul, Minn.; 5/7/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Courtney Lee Robinson, 29, Spring Valley, Minn.; 5/9/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Dallas Michael Serfoss, 23, Harmony, Minn.; 5/16/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Ronald Lee Severson, 57, Roseville, Minn.; 4/3/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Michael John Sotile, 55, Rochester, Minn.; 4/9/2016, Speeding (77/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Kristina Mae Stier, 24, Austin, Minn.; 4/9/2016, Speeding (72/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. MN State Patrol - Rochester Andrew Douglas Caton, 28, Marion, Iowa; 3/11/2016, No Minnesota Driver’s License, Fine $100, Total Fees $220. 3/11/2016, No Proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance, Fine $200. 3/11/2016, No Insurance Driver, Fine $200. Freweini Gebremgeskel Hadera, 30, Aurora, Colo.; 5/31/2016, Speeding (87/55), Fine $150, Total Fees $390. Joseph L. Lichtenberger, 68, St. Charles, Ill.; 5/12/2016, Speeding (82/55), Fine $100, Total Fees $290. Robert William Link, 60, Mabel, Minn.; 5/16/2016, Duty to Drive With Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Kimberly Sue Muller, 49, Chatfield, Minn.; 5/18/2016, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passengers Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Diane Carol Schmelzer, 70, Ridgeway, IA; 5/25/2016, Speeding (81/55), Fine $100,

Next Event.... 13473 County Road 35, St. Charles Take Hwy. 74 South approx. 1 mile, then East on 35, 3 miles to T, then right approx. 1/4 mile, WATCH FOR AUCTION SIGNS.

1st Annual Driving Horse & Small Animal Sale FREE Ice Cream

July 9, 2016

Sale starts at 11:00 AM Lunch by Amish Ladies Horses, Ponies, Poultry, Swine, Cattle, Goats, Sheep, Rabbits, (Absolutely NO DOGS) A load of Chupp Tack

Commission: 8% on horses & ponies 10% on small animals For information contact: Dan Yoder, Orla Yoder, Rudy Gingerich, Levi Troyer, or Tony Patzner 507-206-1427 Auctioneer: John Marg MN. Lic. #28-09-013 715-284-4684 • Black River Falls, WI

Total Fees $290. Thomas Albert Theye, 64, Rochester, Minn.; 5/18/2016, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passengers Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Peter David Wong, 26, Middleton, Wis.; 5/31/2016, Speeding (65/50), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Preston Police Department Fredrick Besl, 67; 3/30/2016, Operate Unregistered Vehicle/ Without Plates Displayed On Public Street/Highway, Fine $100, Total Fees $220. 3/30/2016, Driving Without a Valid License or Vehicle Class/ Type; Multiple Licenses Prohibited, Fine $100. 3/30/2016, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200. Erica Ruth Eiken, 38, Canton, Minn.; 4/5/2016, Failure to Display Current Registration - Expired Plates, Fine $30, Total Fees $150. Jamaul Coloene Gayles, 38, Riverdale, Ga.; 4/23/2016, Threats of Violence (Felony), Fine $1,000, Total Fees $1,090. Commit to Commissioner of Corrections, MN Correctional Facility, St. Cloud - 21 Months (stay for five years). Local Confinement - 60 Days. Credit for time served: 29 Days. If defendant complies with staggered sentencing, this jail sentence may be deferred. Supervised probation for five years – Conditions (6/6/2016): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement,

Fillmore SWCD 75th Anniversary poster/logo contest Attention, kids of all ages! The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be celebrating our 75th Anniversary in 2017. We are asking for your help by creating a poster or logo that we can use next year that represents 75 years of soil and water conservation in Fillmore County. Bring your entry to the SWCD booth at the Fillmore County Fair, located in the west end of the Commercial Building by the school house, on Thursday, July 21, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. or on Friday, July 22, from 2-4 p.m. All entries will be displayed during the fair. First, second, and third place winners will be chosen by the SWCD Board of Supervisors and will be awarded cash prizes. For more information, please call the SWCD office at (507)765-3878 ext. 3.

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all State and Federal criminal laws, Contact probation officer as directed, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if have contact with law enforcement, if charged with any new crime, and/or if change address, employment, or telephone number, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Sign all releases of information, Give a DNA sample when directed, Do not use or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives, Do not register to vote or vote until discharged from probation and civil rights are fully restored, Remain law-abiding, Educational assessment/program, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment - within 30 days, Follow recommendations of evaluation, Aftercare, No possession of alcohol or drugs, No alcohol/controlled substance use, Submit to Chemical Testing, Do not enter bars or liquor stores - defendant can work at Los Gables in Fountain, Take medications in the prescribed dosage and frequency, No assault - no aggressive, threatening, or intimidating behavior while on probation, No contact with persons associated with illegal drugs - defendant to have no contact with known felons unless permission is granted in advance by Court Services, Domestic abuse counseling/treatment - Domestic Violence Program within 45

days, No contact with victim(s) A.T. and S.T. - defendant will not have contact with D.G. without agent’s prior approval - defendant can have contact with D.G. through text messaging or email in regards to their children, Defendant is not to be in the city of Lanesboro without agent’s prior approval, Maintain employment and residence, Cognitive skill training, Mental Health Evaluation, Do not leave Minnesota without written court approval, Write letter of apology and provide to Court Services. Rushford Police Department Evan Gerrett Bain, 21, Utica, Minn.; 5/6/2016, Owner Who Is Not Driver Must Later Produce Proof of Insurance If Required, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 5/6/2016, Vehicle Registration Required, Fine $30. Adam Burton Bowden, 30, Rushford, Minn.; 3/14/2016, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Lindsey Marie Frick, 27, Rushford, Minn.; 4/25/2016, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Body Contains any Amount Schedule I/II Drugs – Not Marijuana, Fine $1,000 (stay $1,000 until 6/6/2017), Total Fees $115. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 45 days for one year). Jail time to be concurrent. Unsupervised probation for one year. Daniel Robert Tweeten, 39, Caledonia, Minn.; 5/17/2016, Speeding – Exceed Limit 30 mph – Urban District (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Historic Forestville

Independence Day 1899

Join us for an Independence Day celebration with a flavor of days gone by! Monday, July 4, 2016 From 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.

• Grand Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 p.m. 1899 Oration and Brass Band Reading of Declaration of Independence

• 1860’s Ball Game . . . .1:30 p.m. Rochester Roosters vs. Lanesboro Excelsiors • Other activities throughout the day: Site tours, period food & refreshments, foot races, eating contests & more, cash only concessions!

Historic Forestville is located in Forestville/ Mystery Cave State Park, 45 min. south of Rochester. Admission: $8.00/adults, $6.00/ seniors, and $6.00/ children. 4 and under free! State Park vehicle permit required. Minnesota Historical Society

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To consign a single item or a complete farm line or for more information call Gehling Auction Co. 1-800-770-0347 or email denny@gehlingauction.com or fax 507-765-3672

Selling Tractors-Combines-Heads-Fall Tillage Equipment -Hay and Forage Equipment-All other Types Harvest Equipment-Planters-Drills and all other types of farm equipment-farm related items-Trucks and Trailers. Consign early and take advantage of our complete advertising package. www.gehlingauction.com or email denny@gehlingauction.com • matt@gehlingauction.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., JUNE 28 •Tai Ji Quan for seniors, 8-9am, Harmony Communty Center. Info, call (507) 272-3731.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-6pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Tai Ji Quan for seniors, 10-11am, Spring Valley Communty Center. Info, call (507) 272-3731.* •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.*

•Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •GriefShare support group, 7-8:30pm, Community Grounds, 201 Parkway Ave. N., Lanesboro. Info: (507) 467-2500.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.* •AA Closed meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.*

WED., JUNE 29

•Senior Strength Training, 11-11:45, Coffee Street Fitness, Lanesboro. Info, (507) 272-3731.* •Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.*

THURS., JUNE 30 •Tai Ji Quan for seniors, 8-9am, Harmony Communty Center. Info, call (507) 2723731.* •Senior Coffee and Dessert, 9am, Clara House, Harmony.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:304pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Tai Ji Quan for seniors, 10-11am, Spring Valley Communty Center. Info, call (507) 272-3731.*

•Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info, (507) 288-6944.* •Mabel Food Shelf, 10am-12pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak,• •ACT on Alzheimer’s community discussion, 5-7pm, Greenfield Lutheran Church, 235 Main Ave. S., Harmony. •Music in Chatfield City Park, 7:30pm, Chatfield Brass Band.* •Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, Mabel Telephone Company, lower level, 214 N Main St., Mabel.*

SAT., JULY 2 •Simple Living Farmers’ Market, 8:3011:30am, 43901 St Hwy 44, Mabel.* •Spring Valley Food Shelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507)765-2518.*

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PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer, at the Fillmore County Highway Department, Preston, MN until 1:30 p.m. on the 18th day of July, 2016, for the following project: SP 023-623-026: Precast Box Culvert Project, furnish and install 2 lines of 14’ X 12’ precast box culverts and approach grading. Plan and proposal price is $30.00 picked up, and $35.00 if sent by US mail. Plans, Proposal and Specifications can be examined and obtained from the Fillmore County Highway Department, 909 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN 55965, ph. # 507-765-3854. Request for plans and proposals must be accompanied by a check, draft or a money order, payable to the Fillmore County Treasurer, in the amount mentioned above. Bids submitted must be individually sealed, and identified on the outside for each specific project. A bidder’s bond or a certified check in the amount of at least 5% of the total amount bid and payable must accompany the bid to the Treasurer of Fillmore County. Fillmore County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations. READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION A OF THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS/ THESE PREJECT/PROJECTS The County of Fillmore hereby notifies all bidders: in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, it will affirmatively assure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award; In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and Federal-Aid Construction Contracts (including supportive services), it will affirmatively assure increased participation of minority groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the highway construction industry, and that on any project will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin; In accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.08 Unfair discriminatory Practices, it will affirmatively assure that on any project constructed pursuant to this advertisement equal employment opportunity will be offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age; In accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.36 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance. If you are not a current holder of a compliance certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and intend to bid on any job in this advertisement you must contact the Department of Human Rights immediately for assistance in obtaining a certificate. The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors: “It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this specification or any modification of it. A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency.” “It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require affirmative action requirements be met by contractors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certificate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3.” A minimum goal of 0% Good Faith Effort to be subcontracted to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. Dated: June 15, 2016 Ronald Gregg County Engineer Fillmore County, MN Publish 20,27,4

notice to residents of carimona township Notice of meeting date change becuase of the July 4 holiday. The Carimona Township board will meet on Tuesday, July 5 at 8 p.m. at the Preston Emergency Services building. Linda Marzolf, Clerk Publish 20,27

STATE OF MINNESOTA IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF FILLMORE QUIET TITLE Court File No. 23-CV-16-341 MABEL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, Plaintiff, vs. CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, ST. PAUL AND PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, also the unknown heirs of any deceased defendant, also all other persons or parties unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendants.

described real property. No personal claim is made against any Defendant named.

BID Request Trash Hauling The City of Rushford Village is requesting bids for trash hauling.

NOTICE OF HEARING STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS In the Matter of the Detachment of Certain Real Property from the City of Lanesboro to Holt Township {MBA D-562} OAH 84-0330-33365 In the Matter of the Detachment of Certain Real Property from the City of Lanesboro to Holt Township {MBA D-563} OAH 84-0330-33366 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will commence at 10:00 a.m. on July 8, 2016, in the Council Chambers at the Lanesboro City Hall, 202 Parkway Avenue S, Lanesboro, MN 55949, before Chief Administrative Law Judge Tammy L. Pust. The parties to this proceeding to date are the Petitioners, the City of Lanesboro, and Holt Township. The Petitioners have petitioned the state for authority to detach certain real property from the City of Lanesboro to Holt Township. The hearing will be conducted pursuant to the procedures set out in Minn. R. ch. 6000 (2015) as supplemented by Minn. R. 1400.5010.8400 (2015). The certain real property proposed for detachment is described as follows: 84-0330-33365 (MBA D-562) Lot 5, Block 1, Benson Subdivision, City of Lanesboro. 84-0330-33366 (MBA D-563) That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 19, Township 103 North, Range 9 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the northwest corner of said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 19; thence on an assumed bearing of South 00º07’29” East a distance of 786.64 feet along the west line of said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter to the centerline of a township road; thence south 64º59’59” East 43.36 feet along said centerline; thence south 75º47’25” East 85.87 feet along said centerline; thence South 83º09’11” East 295.49 feet along said centerline; thence South 76º59’14” East 154.17 feet along said centerline; thence South 72º28’17” East 123.21 feet along said centerline; thence South 68º44’57” East 110.71 feet along said centerline,; thence South 68º10’51” East 106.53 feet along said centerline to the point of beginning: thence continuing South 68º10’51” East 480.77 feet along said centerline to the East line of said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter: thence South 00º10’35” East 113.97 feet along said east line to the southeast corner of said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; thence South 89º20’42” West 474.54 feet along the south line of said Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter; thence North 03º30’57” East 194.32 feet; thence northeasterly a distance of 20.95 feet along a tangential curve concave to the east, having a radius of 87.00 feet, a central angle of 1755’07”, and the chord of said curve bears North 12º28’30”East; thence North 21º26’04” East, tangent to said curve, 81.99 feet to the point of beginning. Following the close of the hearing, the Chief Administrative Law Judge will issue a written final decision pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 414.09 (2014). Any questions concerning the proposed detachment, or requests for accommodation for a disability in order to participate in this hearing, should be directed to Star Holman, State Program Administrator Senior, at star.holman@state.mn.us or (651) 361-7909. Dated: June 8, 2016

TAMMY L. PUST Chief Administrative Law Judge Publish 20,27

NOTICE The Fillmore County Board of Adjustment will conduct a Public Hearing on the evening of July 14, 2016 in Room 601L in the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street Preston, MN starting at 7:00 p.m. to consider a Variance for Jason & Michelle Higgins in Fillmore Township. Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 27

SUMMONS THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is on file in the office of the Court Administrator of the above-named Court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at: NETHERCUT SCHIEBER ATTORNEYS PLLP 32 Main Avenue South, PO Box 657 Harmony, Minnesota 55939-0657 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT AFFECTS OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Fillmore County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: That part of the Southwest Quarter (SW¼) of Section 26, Township 101 North, Range 8 West, City of Mabel, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest Corner of said Southwest Quarter (SW¼); thence North 00 Degrees 00 Minutes 00 Seconds East (assumed bearing) along the West line of said Southwest Quarter (SW¼), 1014.73 Feet to the Southeasterly Right-Of-Way line of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Company, (tracks now removed); thence Northeasterly along said R.O.W. line 113.80 Feet along a nontangential curve, concave ot the Northwest, having a central angle of 06 Degrees 21 Minutes 43 Seconds and a radius of 1024.93 Feet (chord bears North 48 Degrees 54 Minutes 51 Seconds East and chord length is 113.75 Feet); thence North 45 Degrees 44 Minutes 00 Seconds East tangent to said curve and along said R.O.W. line, 616.19 Feet to the point of beginning of the tract of land to be herein described; thence continuing 45 Degrees 44 Minutes 00 Seconds East along said R.O.W. line, 210.41 Feet; thence North 44 Degrees 16 Minutes 00 Seconds West, 160.00 Feet to the Northwesterly R.O.W. line of said railroad; thence South 45 Degrees 44 Minutes 00 Seconds West along said R.O.W. line, 208.26 Feet; thence South 43 Degrees 29 Minutes 52 Seconds East, 160.01 Feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.77 acres, more or less. Subject to easement for roadway purposes to the City of Mabel, MN. Subject to any other easements of record. The object of this action is to determine adverse claims against title to the above

Dated: May 24, 2016 Nethercut Schieber Attorneys PLLP /s/Richard A. Nethercut Richard A. Nethercut Attorney for Plaintiff 32 Main Avenue North P.O. Box 657 Harmony, MN 55939-0657 (507) 886-6131 Publish 20,27,4

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: Rivers Bend 2. State the address of the principal place of business: 24461 Heron Rd, Preston, MN 55965 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, or in an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: BreDun LLC 24461 Heron Rd Preston, MN 55965. 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: June 13, 2016. /s/ Travis Dundore Travis Dundore, President (952-452-6068) Publish 20, 27

NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF DESCENT STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-16-375 In Re: Estate of Helen Marilyn Yngsdal, a/k/a Helen Marilyn Rossin a/k/a Helen M. Rossin, Decedent. Donald Ziegler has filed a Petition for Determination of Descent. It is Ordered that on July 28, 2016 at 9:30 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Preston, Minnesota, on the petition. The petition represents that the decedent died more than three (3) years ago leaving property in Minnesota. The petition requests the Court to determine the descent of such property and assign the property to the persons entitled. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the petition will be granted. Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by: Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order to each interested person by United States mail at least 14 days before the time set for the hearing. BY THE COURT Dated: June 9, 2016

Matthew J. Opat Judge of District Court

Law Office of Thomas M. Manion, P.A. Thomas M. Manion MN# 0067167 204 Parkway Ave. N., P.O. Box 420 Lanesboro, MN 55949 Telephone: 507-467-2317 Facsimile: 507-467-2400 e-mail: tmanion@tmanionlaw.com Publish 20,27

city of lanesboro City of Lanesboro is requesting RFP’s for City Engineering Services. Requests are due by 07/22/2016 at noon. Inquiries can be directed to City Administrator, Michele Peterson 507-467-3547 or lanesboro@acegroup.cc. Publish 27,4

Option 1: 35 or 65 gallon (& about 6 only 90 gallon) 2 wheel carts and recycle box for all citizens picked up each week. These carts are currently owned by the City of Rushford Village. Provide roll offs for Rushford Village’s (2) Annual Spring and Fall Cleanups. OR Option 2: 2 or 3 roll offs picked up on demand at the Rushford Village Maintenance Building, 1 for trash, 1 recycle (possible 3rd for paper and cardboard) depending on how you want it sorted. Bids shall be received in a sealed marked envelope no later than July 5, 2016 in the Office of the Clerk at 7:00 p.m. for the Council to review. Service to commence 3-1-2017. Detail information may be confirmed by the Clerk at 507-864-7974. Mary Miner, Clerk City of Rushford Village Publish 20,27

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LIVESTOCK FEEDLOT PERMIT Notice is here by given per Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 116, that Loren Mathison, has made application to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and/ or to the County of Fillmore for a permit to construct or expand a feedlot with a capacity of 500 animal units or more. The proposed feedlot will be located in Fillmore County, T101N, R12W, Section 01 NW/4 of the SW/4 Fillmore County, York Township, Minnesota. The proposed facility will consist of a new 2,400 head hog finishing barn, 102’ wide by 201’4” long with a 8’ deep reinforced concrete pit under facility permitted for 720 animal units. This publication shall constitute as a notice to each resident and each owner of real property within 5,000 feet of the perimeter of the proposed feedlot as required by Minnesota state law. Published in the Fillmore County Journal 20 June 2016. Publish 20,27

City of peterson Ordinance 2016-1 Ordinance granting Minnesota Energy Resources, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, a Wisconsin corporation, its successors and assigns, a natural gas franchise and the authority to construct, operate, maintain, and extend a natural gas distribution plant and system, and granting the right to use the streets, alleys,a nd other public places within the present or future corporate limits of the City of Peterson, Minnesota. Complete Ordinance can at Peterson City Hall, 118 Peterson, Mn 55962 during on Wednesday from 1:00 pm

be viewed Fillmore St. office hours to 4:00 pm.

Leanne Kasper Clerk/Treasurer Publish 27

NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A VARIANCE PERMIT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS JASON & MICHELLE HIGGINS Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment has been presented an application from Jason & Michelle Higgins of 102 Prairie Stone Ct. SE, Stewartville, MN 55976 to construct a new dwelling on their property located in the NE ¼ of the NW ¼ Section 18, Fillmore Township. They are requesting a Variance from Section 604.05(8) of the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance to construct a new dwelling within the 1,000 foot setback of a feedlot. The land is located in an Agricultural District and is approximately 3 miles northwest of the City of Wykoff. Notice is further given that said petitioners Jason & Michelle Higgins will be heard at a monthly meeting of the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment on July 14, 2016 at 7:02 p.m. in Room 601L of the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN, 55965 at which time all interested persons will be heard. If you would like any further information on this project it is available in the Fillmore County Zoning Office during regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Dated: June 24, 2016 Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 27

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-16-372 In Re: Estate of Andrew Olness a/k/a Andrew G. Olness a/k/a Andrew Gunnar Olness Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on July 19, 2016 2016 at 9:45 am, a hearing will be held in this Court at Fillmore County Court Administration, 101 Fillmore Street W, Preston Minnesota, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the decedent’s Will dated March 22, 2006 pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 524.2-513 dated, and for the appointment of Karen Olness Torjesen, 44500 66th Avenue Way, Kenyon MN 55946 as Personal Representatives of the decedent’s estate in an unsupervised administration.

having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

I would like to thank the Friends of Peterson Committee and anyone else who may have been instrumental in selecting me as the Grand Marshal of Peterson and giving me the opportunity to ride in the Gammel Dag Parade on June 18. It was an honor that my wife and I will always remember.

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Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the decedent’s estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts for the decedent’s estate. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors

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Dated: June 15, 2016

/s/ Matthew Opat Judge of District Court

ATTORNEY FOR CO-PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES: Franklin D. Peterson Attorney at Law 634 2nd Street, PO Box B Kenyon, MN 55946 Publish 27,4

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Dick and Portia Lee t27-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE FAMILY OF Myron Scheevel wishes to extend a sincere thanks to all who supported us at the time of our loss. Special thanks to Deputy Dan Dornink for his prompt response, as well as the Harmony Ambulance crew of Arden, Lona and James for their caring and supportive service; the ICU at Gundersen Clinic in La Crosse; Pastors Betsy Dartt and Roger Lokker for the beautiful messages at the service, and the ladies of Greenfield Lutheran for the lunch. We appreciate the support of all of our friends and neighbors and anyone else we failed to mention. Mark and Donna Scheevel Drew, Kari, and Liam Scheevel Derek Scheevel and Emily Pederson Leah Scheevel Amy Scheevel Kandis Hanson t27 - o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OUR HEARTFELT thanks to all who made Bernice’s last few weeks and months manageable, especially Vera Ndumbe and the staff of the Spring Valley Care Center. We were glad to have celebrated her 90th Birthday with a gathering of family, cousins, and friends. Again, many thanks to all. The Family of Bernice Affeldt Drury t27- o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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513 1St St Fountain

SOLD!

1/2 acre lot • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • D/O • New roof • New flooring • Main floor laundry • New window • New furnace and water heater • Enclosed porch • Deck • Storage shed

Kelsey Bergey Real Estate Agent remax@harmonytel.net Office 507-886-4221

409 main St. Sw preSton

SOLD!

Main floor living • Living room w/knotty pine • New flooring • New appliances • Newer furnace • New roof • New windows • Main floor laundry • 3 –car heated garage • Close to bike trail $99,900

3555 Highlandville Rd, DECORAH

BEaUTIFUL SETTInG. 3 bed, 2 2.8 acres with newer Red bathroom home, 3 bedroom 2 with finished bathroom. finished walk-out basement. 2 basement. 1 car attached garage car attached garage. lots walk-out of room for gardening plus 2 sheds. $104,900 & your pets! $189,900

$71,900

119 elm St. Fountain

SOLD!

Charming 1 1/2 story home • 3 bedrooms • Remodeled and updated • .42/acre private lot • Cul-de-sac • Mudroom • New roof • New windows • Vinyl siding • Garage • Peaceful setting $134,900

217 CHatField ave. nw preSton

New Office

Results ced!

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107 Spruce St SE, FOUNtAIN

106 2nd St, FOUNtAIN

Spacious 2 story on corner lot!

$143,500

2 bedroom home, several updates. full basement well-maintained with laundry & with a great layout. original details & many updates. heated storage space. 2 car detached garage. $63,000 garage with workshop. $113,000

$99,900

55 2nd ave Se Harmony

4 bedrooms • 2 baths • Hardwood floors • Large living room • Formal dining • Walk-up attic • Lower level family room • Deck • Covered porch • Newer roof • 2-car garage • Newer windows • Original woodwork

Pending

Character throughout • 108 GreenleaFton rd Wood floors • Original woodwork • High ceilings • preSton Built-ins • Formal living room • Formal dining room • Main floor laundry • 4 bedrooms • 3 baths • Deck 9/10 acre lot • Overlooks Root River • Close to bike • Covered patio •W/o lower level • W/up attic • New trail • 4 bedrooms • New roof, windows, siding, furnace and c/a • Fenced yard • Covered porch roof • New windows • Updated electrical

liSt your property witH todd! 507-259-5454

mint condition! 4 bedroom home with a view & easy access to root river trail. main floor bed, bath & laundry. large deck. Storage shed. move in and enjoy your summer in this home! $74,900

216 prESton St nw, prESton 605 EliZaBEth St SE, prESton 26007 gladiola ln, lanESBoro 501 E fillmorE avE, maBEl 11615 285th avE, harmony

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1120 Matthew St SW, pREStON

awesome log home uced Red on 11 acres. private location set back from hard surface road w/ blacktop driveway. 6 garage stalls – room for your hobbies & toys room & wine cellar. plus man cave. $499,000 $198,900

Expansive views to enjoy!

4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. hardwood floors and 18’ vault. ll walk out basement with family 2 car detached garage.

New Office:

chatfield Office rochester Office 116 n. Main St. 4123 26th St. nW (old Kwik Trip)

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$189,500

712 alley dr. wHalan

Location! Location! Location! • 1.36 acres next to State Bike Trail • Dead end road • Large open kitchen and dining • Main floor laundry • Main floor master • Formal dining room • Living room • Covered patio • 2+ garage • Storage shed • New windows • New septic • New furnace • Updated electrical • Dual heat with LP and wood burner combo

$165,000

ced

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116 parkway ave. n laneSboro

Great opportunity to own this building located in a high traffic area in scenic Lanesboro. Opportunities are unlimited. 2 rental units also on 2nd level. Ideal for a retail business. Buy now and be ready for the spring activity.

$107,900

121 n. County rd 56 leroy

SOLD!

Spacious 2-story • 4 bedroom • 2 baths • Main floor laundry • Large private lot • Large covered porch • 3-season porch • Deck • New appliances stay • New furnace and water heater • Sunken family room • Living room • Built-ins $185,000

$89,900

317 Fillmore St. W, preston

45 6th St SE, harmony 608 rivEr St Sw, chatfiEld 112 S hudSon avE, Spring vallEy

205 Franklin St. nw preSton

4 bedrooms and 2 baths on 1 side • 3 bedrooms and 4 baths on side • Wood floors • 10 foot ceilings • Newer roof • Covered porch • Deck • Formal living room • Formal dining room • 2 furnaces • Air units • Separate electric meters • 2 car garage • Unlimited potential • Large Duplex (could be B&B or residential)

15413 Cty Rd 9, pREStON

AFFORDABLE & SpACIOUS!

Sold

2005 60’ x 80’ Steel Building, free span with 14 ft sidewalls, two 12’x12’ overhead electric doors. 840 sq ft interior office. 3 additional buildings.

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Red

newer 4 bedroom 3 bathroom home at an affordable price. vault, hardwood floors, breakfast bar, dining & dinette. ll finished. 3 car garage with heat, floor drain. Backs up to park and root river Bike trail.

101 Railway Ave, MABEL

41258 State Hwy 44, MABEL

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME

PENDING# todd Hadoff ced

approx. 10 acres crp, 40 acres woods, balance pasture.

425 2nd Ave SE, HARMONY

ding n e p for your hobbies. $147,500

314 N Ash, MABEL

Subdivision with country views and city utilities Move to the country & build! at an affordable price. no building permit fees Super spot! Zoned rural residential ag - bring or connection fees in 2016! harmony is a your animals. Build a cabin or your dream super place to live, offering the quality lifestyle home & relax on the banks of wisel creek. of a small town with a thriving business district, 8.38 & 6.37 acre adjoining lots. clinic and healthcare facilities. get $5,000+ cash back/Eda incentive.

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220 3rd Ave SW, HARMONY

residential or Commercial! unique opportunity Excellent condition. highway exposure & yard to own an inn. rent space. handicap accessible. single rooms or 22 Main Ave N, HARMONY suites. Separate in the heart of Harmony. owner’s living area Located commercial space with 2 units. 2 off-street on main floor. call today! parking spots.

cell 507-259-5454 Website: www.toddhadoff.com e-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com

Xxxxx County 16 Harmony

120 4th Ave SE, HARMONY

4 bedroom, 2 Start with a clean slate and design bathroom ranch your new home from the floor home. main plan to the finishing touches. 15 floor living plus ft ceilings, large windows with finished lower level. 1 car attached garage, backyard patio, and workshop morning sun and nice views.

100 Elmwood St E, LANESBORO

NEW LISTING!

Easy to keep & enjoy. 4 bedroom 2 main floor living & 4 bedrooms, bathroom home numerous updates. 2 bathrooms. w/ several patio, spacious yard, hardwood floors, room for a garden and your pets. 24 x 26 original details. updated plumbing & electrical. large stained glass & pocket doors. 2 car garage. $84,900 yard & corner lot. $114,900 garage. $74,900

Church Hill Condos

3 bdrm, 3 bath. 2.7 acres with 3 bdrm Red Spacious main home. Eat in kitchen floor, partially with new laminate finished basement flooring & fresh paint with walk-out. 1 car tuck-under. private wooded lot with nice yard. attached $149,900 garage. $123,900

XXXXX Faith trail, LANESBORO

115 Center St E, HARMONY

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You are sure to fall in love with the location and Great property at a great price! 3 bdrm, 3 bath pristine condition of this 3 bdrm 3 bath home in home with 3 car garage. You’ll love the wrapquiet neighborhood. Open concept main level w/ around front porch and the large covered deck in eat-in kitchen w/newer stainless steel appliances, the back. 2 storage sheds, large back yard with formal dining, living room w/bay window. The fire pit and tastefully landscaped. Newer stainless foyer is cheery & bright with laminate floors. Main steel appliances, newer laminate flooring in the floor laundry with mud Patiomixture doors to back anroom. ideal of kitchen crop and & woods, the washer and dryer are included. deck and beautifully landscaped yard with many Nice size mud room coming in from back side thisfamily property offers recandland along perennials. Spacious room in lower level door generous sized office. You won’t be and large utility/storage roomincome. area as well. 40 Call for with acres cropin this land, disappointed one! your appointment to view this great home.

“One of a kind” property listed on the National Historic but could be expanded to 6. The double brick structure is well insulated. Updates include repairs on front porch, metal roof on house & garage, new side porch, updated windows, interior updates, newer appliances, and tuck point work on foundation. You will be impressed with the unique architectural features throughout the home. Hardwood floors, original woodwork, arched doorways, exposed brick on dining room wall, and large bedrooms. Located on larger lot with mature trees.

original Charm

inviting living space, completely done, vaulted ceilings, and 4 with of space to season sun room. 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom entertain and home just outside of city limits on 2.5 acres. take in the incredible views. lots of nice 2 car attached garage plus 32x24 shed. finishings. don’t miss this unit, call today!

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Buildable 2.83 Acre Lot river & bluff view! Septic, electric, and water ready for your dream home!

Pend

408 E. FrEmont SPrInG VALLEY $119,900

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707 Ford AVE SPrInG VALLEY $154,900

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404 n. BroAdwAY SPrInG VALLEY $174, 900

255 4tH Ave SE, HARMONY luster Steel home with good sized rooms and generous storage. Efficient living in this 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home. 1 car detached garage. located on a nice corner lot. $55,000

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400 Whittier St E, LANESBORO

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Beautifully updated home on almost an acre lot on the edge of town. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. 44 x 32 heated garage plus 16 x 8 utility garage. huge deck & park-like yard. $179,900

I HAVE PRE-QUALIFIED BUYERS LOOKING FOR SMALL ACREAGES AND HOBBY FARMS. IF YOU ARE THINKING OF SELLING GIVE ME A CALL TODAY – ALL CONSULTATIONS ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND FREE OF CHARGE!

25 Center St. W, Harmony, MN 55939 www.SEMNrealestate.com Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

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310 maple dr. laneSboro

SOLD!

1-level living • Large ranch • 3 bedrooms • 3 baths • Master bath • Walk-in closet • In-floor heat in house and garage • Maple kitchen cabinets • Main floor laundry • Open living and dining and kitchen • Deck

$193,000

Harmony

Unlimited potential for the commercial property on 2 acres conveniently located on high traffic area. Building with new metal roof, cement floor, knotty pine ceilings and walls, loft area, garage, patio, covered decks and outbuildings

AcreAge/Building Site New

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$69,900

ForeStville State park

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

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EMPLOYMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Eligibility Worker in the Fillmore County Community Services, Social Services Division. This is a regular, non-exempt position, eligible for benefits. Minimum Qualifications: Three years of clerical experience, or experience working with the public, or some combination of the two, totaling three years; or in accordance with the Merit System Eligibility worker position. Rate of Pay: Starting salary at $17.4176/hour according to the 2016 MN Merit pay scale with final salary dependent on qualifications. Job description with complete listing of qualifications may be obtained from the Fillmore County Coordinator’s Office, P.O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965 by phone: (507)765-4566 or online at http://intranet/employment.htm. Merit application and test scheduling must be completed through the MN Merit System at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/ mnmeritsystem/default.cfm. Applicants must complete current MN Merit and county applications to be considered. Eligible applicants must complete Merit Eligibility Worker test on or before July 13, 2016. Regular County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. Application Deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2016. EOE h13,20,27-o

EMPLOYMENT

Root River hardwoods is looking for a reliable person to work in sawmill. Benefit package available. Retirement plans. Apply at Root River Hardwoods. Hwy 52 N. Preston. h27,4- o

KFIL/KVGO Townsquare Media in Preston is seeking a part-time on-air announcer. Computer experience and reliable transportation necessary. Must be available evenings and weekends. Send resume to ilene.edwards@townsquaremedia.com. Townsquare Media maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal employment opportunity employer. Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. h,20,27-o

Lanesboro Inn seeks housekeeper. Must be available Sunday mornings. Competitive hourly rate. Will train. 507.438-5272. h20,27,4,11,18,25o

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EMPLOYMENT EDA has an open seat on the board and we will be accepting applications at the City Office 202 Parkway Ave. S Lanesboro, MN 55949 until July 1st, 2016 at 3:00pm.h20,27-o

IMPROVEMENT

(assisted living attendant)

Responsibilities:

•Estimate materials and costs on a wide variety of building materials and millwork products •Sales Associate to service customers either at the sales counter or on the phone •Follow up on quotes to secure the sale •Sourcing special order products •Sales Associate to coordinate deliveries to have products in a timely and efficient manner •Stock products and maintain sales floor displays •This is a “whatever it takes to get the job done” type of position. There is a need to perform other duties as needed

Park Lane Estates Assisted Living

Stop In To Fill Out An Application! Or CONTACT: Cathy Nation Park Lane Estates, Preston MN 507.765.9986 or 507.259.3291

111 Fillmore Place SE, Preston, MN Equal Opportunity Employer

EMPLOYMENT

REAL ESTATE

Requirements:

•Successful candidate must be a self-motivated team player with strong communication and math skills along with having a commitment to excellent customer service •2-3 years of building materials sales experience is preferred •Must be dedicated to learning new products and applications •The ability to read blue prints is a plus •Needs basic computer skills •Must have valid driver’s license

Affordable Siding & Roofing is hiring full-time for its Siding, Roofing & Carpentry Crew. We offer full-time/paid vacation/bonuses/ retirement. Time and a half for overtime. No weekends. $15-20 per hour. Will train. Call 507-459-7574

edinarealty.com/john-nelson-realtor MLS # 4071579 • 14896 201st Ave, Preston, MN

Country living with panoramic views! Spacious 4 BR - 2 BA home with Amish custom cabinets and hardwood floors. Enjoy this gorgeous, secluded 16.9 acres nestled on Canfield Creek running through your property. Great area for horses, trout fishing near by with Forestville State Park only 3.7 miles away! Schedule today for a private showing! $259,900

MLS # 4063333 • 617 Hanover Ct., Rushford, MN

Beautiful and well designed for gracious, comfortable living. 4 bedrom, 3 bath with open plan great room style featuring hickory hardwood flooring, oak cabinets and trim, convenient utility and laundry room and lovely master bedroom suite. Lower level has 2 bedrooms plus ample storage room. Walking distance to the new Rushford-Peterson High School! 2-car garage with picture perfect backyard. $229,000

346 MAIN ST NORTH, CHATFIELD

UPDATES GALORE!

$325,000

BRAND NEW – OPEN FLOOR PLAN

CUSTOM HOME IN GREAT LOCATION GRANITE TOPS

$339,900

1515 AMCO DR SE, CHATFIELD

#4065628

#4071346

• 5 Bedrooms • 4 Baths,• 3 Car heated garage * 3,522 sq. ft., • Wood floors • Ceramic tile • Fireplace • Private Master w/ceramic shower • 2nd floor laundry • Main level office • Custom cabinets • 3 finished levels * Walkout Lower level w/in floor heat •Patio • Mud room LOADED WITH TONS OF POTENTIAL!

2.95 ACRES 2.95 ACRES

BEAUTIFUL TURN OF THE CENTURY HOME 1.10 ACRES

REDUCED 10K

$359,900 2053 VALLEY VIEW LANE NE, CHATFIELD #4066480

• 4 Bedrooms • 4 baths • 3 Car Garage • 5,415 sq. ft. • Main floor master suite & laundry • Granite countertops • Custom cabinetry, upgraded trim, fireplace, sunroom • 3 Finished levels • Private yard • Close in on paved road • New backsplash, flooring, roof, furnace, water softener EVERYTHING ON MAIN LEVEL!

#4071627

#4072386

REDUCED 10K

$129,900 526 1ST ST, FOUNTAIN

WELL BUILT & EFFICIENT WALKOUT RANCH

#4068878

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage (880 sq. ft.) • 3,748 sq. ft. • Original trim • Built-ins • 9’ Ceilings • Hardwood floors • Leaded/Stained windows • Updated windows & roof • Tons of potential SPACIOUS & CONVENIENTLY LOCATED

$199,900

222 WESTSIDE LANE, FOUNTAIN

#4071993

• 3 Bedroom • 3 Bath • 3,038 sq. ft. • Main floor living • Master suite with ceramic tile shower & WI closet • Fully finished • Icynene insulation • Quality windows • Steel siding • Deck • Patio • Granite countertops • Large lot on dead end backing up to City Park BEAUTIFUL SETTING WITH GORGEOUS VIEWS NEW LISTING

$59,900 209 WASHINGTON ST NW, PRESTON #4071991

• 4 Bedrooms plus den • 2 Baths • 2 Car garage, 3,180 sq. ft. • Hardwood floors • Original wood work & built-ins • 9’ Ceilings • Leaded windows • Fireplace • Permanent siding • Unfinished walk-up attic • Could be made into duplex

$99,000 924 WASHINGTON ST NW, PRESTON #4058113 • 3 Bedrooms • Bath • 2,400 sq. ft. • 0.41 Acre lot • 1957 Ranch w/full basement • 2 Enclosed porches • Newer windows, vinyl siding, roof, mechanicals • 2 Car garage • Corner lot with mature trees

COMFORTABLE ONE-LEVEL LIVING NEW LISTING

$89,900

160 1ST STREET NW, HARMONY

LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE

LANESBORO – New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $99,900

$87,900

$119,900 #4072367 249 SILVER ST SOUTH, WYKOFF • 2 Bedrooms • Built in 2006 •1179 sq. ft. • Paneled doors • Wheelchair accessible • No steps • Custom Cabinetry • Quality throughout • Maintenance-free exterior • Deck • Finished attached garage • Appliances

#4068237

• 3 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3,384 sq. ft. • 0.20 acre lot • Fireplace • Wood floors • Partially finished LL • Possible rental on 2nd floor ($525/month) • Purchase Garage/outbuilding separate

LANESBORO - NEW LISTING - Possible of multiple building sites on 38.27 acres in Carrolton Township. Wooded with fenced pasture & pond. Excellent hunting, close to fishing, canoeing & biking. #4072422 $119,900 CHATFIELD – Commercial lot offering 0.85 acres, city utilities, level, 311 feet of Hwy 30 frontage, ready to build & only couple blocks off Hwy 52. #4062958 $89,900 FOUNTAIN – Large level lot (132’ x 300’) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900

www.timdanielson.com

$119,900

6.4O ACRES

12405 COUNTY 15, HARMONY

#4072126

• 3 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 2,800 sq. ft. • Blacktop Road • Hardwood floors • Ceramic tile • Hot tub • Zone heating • Porch • Pole shed (39’ x 42’) • Horses/Cattle welcome • Approximately 2.5 acres of available pasture/tillable

FINGERSON & DONAHOE FIRST SUBDIVISION - CHATFIELD ONLY 2 LOTS REMAINING • $37,900 - $39,900 • 0.31 acres - 0.42 acres • Covenant Controlled • Close to Elementary School • Close to Golf Course

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SOLD 713 TWIFORD ST SW, CHATFIELD • 3 BedroomS • 2O BathsL • Main Dfloor living 1424 8TH AVE SE, ROCHESTER • 3 Bedrooms level) • 2 baths SO(2ndLD

31253 STATE HWY 250, LANESBORO • 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Garage,

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$109,900

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• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 5,388 sq. ft. • 3 Car garage • 4 Bedrooms on one level • 1.5 Bath • 0.26 acre lot • 9’ ceilings • Original woodwork • Elaborate craftsmanship • 10’ ceilings • 4 Bedroom • 2,478 sq. ft. • 0.25 Acre lot • 2 Bedrooms • Bath with new walk-in tub •1148 sq. ft. • Main floor laundry • Updated windows • Steel siding • Double staircases • Pocket doors • Ash/Maple/Oak floors • Easy main floor living • No steps • Handicap accessible • Kitchen, Bath, Laundry remodeled in 2003 • Remodeled kitchen with granite tops & butler pantry • New roof, furnace, water heater & disposal • 3’ Doors • Fireplace • Private patio with pergola • Gardens • Newer roof, windows, doors, vinyl siding, CA • Finished walk up attic • Large corner lot • 2 Covered porches • Maintenance free exterior • Appliances • No association fee • Main floor living • Short walk to downtown/school • Hardwood floors • Well-maintained • Great location • “Milo White House” (Hazelwood) on the National Register #4072220

homes@timdanielson.com

www.timdanielson.com 272 Main St. North Chatfield MN 55923 Ph: 867-9100 Cell: 259-9110

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REAL ESTATE $109,900

•Building material sales: 1 year •High school or equivalent •Knowledge of QuickBooks would be a plus

Affordable Siding & Roofing

QUALITY BUILT TWIN HOME!

NEW LISTING

Required experience and education:

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Competitive Pay, Benefits and Flexible Schedule.

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Graphic Design Position-Northeast Iowa. Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Photoshop & Illustrator. Mac System. Flexible Hours/Benefits. Resume & Design Samples: The Cresco Shopper, P.O. Box #117, Cresco, IA 52136. (MCN)

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affordable siding & roofing

John Nelson Cell 507-216.1140 johnnelson@edinarealty.com

EMPLOYMENT

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EMPLOYMENT

Help Wanted OmOdt & JOrde Farms

Full-time driver/owner operators with Class a CdL to pull hopper. midwest area and home weekly. Competitive pay. must pass drug screen and have good driving record.

(507) 459-7850

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Monday, June 27, 2016

EMPLOYMENT Straight Truck Driver Needed with class B CDL 6 days a week. Regular part-time split shift, Rochester to SE Minnesota area and back to Rochester. Good driving record and work history required. Background check and drug testing mandatory for employment. 608457-2671. Send resume to: larry@mwt. net, fax to 608-457-2656, or mail to N811 Old River Rd., Stoddard, WI, 54658 h20,27-o Root River Country Club is now hiring wait persons, cooks, and grounds crew. Full-time, part-time,and summer positions available. Please call 507-259-5890. h4/4, tfn-o

Social Worker$3500 Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN is looking for a Part-time Licensed Social Worker to join our team. We are seeking a team member to deliver high quality care and services to the people we serve. Chosen Valley Case Center enjoys a solid reputation of care and services, in a supportive working environment. The Licensed Social Worker is responsible for assuring medically related emotional and social needs of the residents are being met and maintained. MDS experience is preferred. Applications/ resumes will be accepted until position is filled. Applications/resumes can be mailed to Director of Social Services, Chosen Valley Care Center, 1102 Liberty Street SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or e-mail: ssd@chosenvalleyseniorliving.com or you can download an application at www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com

EMPLOYMENT Lanesboro School District #229 is accepting applications for the following positions for the 2016-2017 school year. 1) Van Driver for an am/pm route during the school year, 2) Substitute Bus Drivers for the school year. Positions open until filled. Applications may be picked up at the school office. Lanesboro School District #229 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability. h27,4,11- o

• RN’s & LPN’s (Full-Time & Part-Time $3500 Sign-On Bonus) • Home Health Aides (Part-Time) Chosen Valley Care Center is looking for individuals who are compassionate, energetic, hardworking, and reliable to join our health care team. We currently have full-time and parttime positions available. We are willing to train the right applicant. We offer excellent benefits to employees working full-time. • Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage on Preventative Care. • Health Partners Dental Plan • Matching Funds for 401(k) Plan • Life & Accidental Death & Disability • Generous, Flexible PTO • Tuition Reimbursement • Supplemental Insurance Benefits through AFLAC Applications should be forwarded to: Chosen Valley Care Center Attn: Director of Clinical & Resident Services, 1102 Liberty Street SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or applications may be downloaded at www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com. (EOE/AA)

Chosen Valley Care Center, InC. A Senior Living Community

is seeking ambitious individuals for part-time wait staff and cooking staff. Approximately 20 hours per week. Must be able to do early mornings and lunch shifts. Some weekends involved. Students are welcome to apply. Experience preferred, but not necessary.

open - Call for more info or visit www.JemMovies.com

EMPLOYMENT

We are Hiring! 2nd Shift Feed Mill Operator All American Co-op is looking for detail oriented individuals to perform daily feed mill production and operations functions. This position follows quality feed production practices performed in a clean, safe, efficient manner to benefit All American Co-op and its customers. Qualifying individual must be a motivated self-starter that is willing to work as a team setting. Contact: Brent Vorpagel; Feed Department Manager (507) 533-4222 vorpagel@allamericancoop.com

Apply at the Harmony House Restaurant, downtown Harmony. Contact Marilyn at 507-886-4612

Employable candidates must pass required drug testing.

All American Co-op offers career advancement with an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision; Paid Holidays, 401K and competitive wage. For more information visit www.allamericancoop.com/employment

Help Wanted Part-time Housekeeping includes every other weekend

is looking for summer help. Could lead to full-time yeararound employment.

Part-time

•Warehouse •Stocking •Deliveries •Other tasks as they arise

Must have a valid driver’s license

Dietary aide includes every other weekend & holidays

Apply At:

For more information contact Shelly Dolley at 507-886-6544 ext: 73375

1020 InDuStrIAl DrIVe SprIng VAlley, Mn

Gundersen Harmony Care Center

Valley Home Improvement

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature, and caring individuals

Evening Nurse • Part-time

Great Career Opportunity Parts Sales Manager

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Le Roy, MN

The Parts Sales Manager manages parts operations within the dealership to provide excellent customer satisfaction while maximizing return on investment through parts sales, inventory control, and expense control. Optimizes parts department processes and attracts, retains, and effectively engages department personnel.

• 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.

Main Requirements

✓ 1+ years experience in Parts Department operations ✓ Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills ✓ Experience leading others ✓ Ability to use Microsoft Office and internet functions ✓ Ability to write and speak effectively to individuals and groups ✓ Basic understanding of financial principles relative to Parts Department operations ✓ Ability to analyze and interpret internal reports ✓ Ability to work extended hours and weekends ✓ Excellent customer service skills ✓ Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean MVR record ✓ High School diploma or equivalent experience

About SEMA Equipment

SEMA Equipment, Inc. is a multi-location John Deere Dealership in Spring Valley, Plainview, St. Charles, Wanamingo, Le Roy, Austin, Northfield and Caledonia.

Apply

Online at www.semaequip.com and click on Careers. Or email your resume to Ashley Mueller, Human Resources Manager at amueller@ semaequip.com, Subject: Parts Sales Manager. SEMA Equipment is an equal opportunity employer. www.semaequip.com

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals

evening/night Shift nurse Full-time

$2000 SiGn-on BonuS • Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center For more information contact Business Office at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

EMPLOYMENT

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Residential support staff: Full-time & Part-time Preston, Harmony, & Spring Valley

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Trojan News

Rushford - Peterson Schools “Always Our Best”

June 2016

For more information on upcoming school events please go to www.r-pschools.com

Congratulations Grace!

Girls state & Boys state

Grace Luhmann, sophomore at RushfordPeterson High School, has been selected to attend the Minnesota MILE June 24-26th. The Minnesota MILE will be held at the University of Northwestern St. Paul. Minnesota MILE’s mission is to identify outstanding high school sophomores for being responsible citizens in their communities and schools and provide them with the opportunity to develop their leadership skills through the promotion of personal responsibility, volunteerism, and social awareness.

Haley Johnson represented Rushford-Peterson High School at Girls State at Bethel University June 12-18th. Hayden Stensgard represented Boys State at Southwest Minnesota State University June 12-18th.

Noah Places 1st at State! Congratulations to Noah Carlson for winning 1st place at State in Triple Jump, Long Jump and the 200 Meter Race!

Girls State and Boys State is a week-long conference intended to promote Americanism and good citizenship. Haley is sponsored by the Peterson American Legion Auxiliary and Hayden is sponsored by the Peterson American Legion.

Congratulations R-P Graduates!!!

Best Wishes!

Congratulations to Anna Sweet

Congratulations and best wishes to Burton Svendsen, who retired this year after 38 years of dedication to R-P Schools!!

Youth Track & Field Day R-P Track and Field held the 2nd annual Youth Track and Field Day on Monday, June 13th.

for placing 8th in the 100 Meter Dash at the MN State High School Track and Field Competition held earlier this month.

State Class A Champs! Congratulations to the R-P Boys Track & Field Team, who is the State Class A Champion!

Noah Carlson, Matt Culhane and Trevor Lundberg

2nd Grade Field Trip to the Wabasha Eagle Center

Personal Finance Quiz Bowl

Morgan Vitse, Zoe Feller, Keean Benson, and Caryn Wolter participated in the Personal Finance Quiz Bowl with Winona Senior High, Lewiston-Altura, and St. Charles. The event consisted of a 10-minute budget scenario presentation to the judging panel, which they were given two weeks to prepare from case study they were given, an 80-question team Kahoot Personal Finance knowledge quiz, and a budget reorganization and presentation to the judges with a randomly drawn life event applied to their case study. Each of the students from R-P was awarded a $250 scholarship from Merchants Bank for winning the event!

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Matt Culhane for placing 2nd at the State Track and Field Competition earlier this month. Matt received 2nd in Shot Put and Discus. Great job!

Congratulations to Trevor Lundberg for placing 9th at the MN State Track and Field in Shot Put!

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