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Wykoff school buildings and equipment to auction By R ich Wicks rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com

During the Kingsland School Board meeting July 16, the board heard from representatives of Wykoff By Design, a group interested in finding ways for the vacant school building to be put to use. Wykoff city council member Richard Gleason and Susan Nash attended, with Gleason speaking on behalf of Wykoff By Design, saying, “We would like to have the three months to try to get funding.” He also asked the board to consider holding off on the auction, since the furniture and other equipment inside the school could possibly be used by Big Girl Stickers is a family affair for the Burnett family. By H annah Wingert hannah@fillmorecountyjournal.com

anymore.” Between Big Girl Stickers, Rocky’s full-time job as assistant director for the Chatfield Ambulance Service, Melissa’s part-time job as administrator for the Chatfield Community Television service, and raising their three children, ages 15, 12, and 12, the Burnetts are busy, but they’re ready to turn Big Girl Stickers into a fulltime venture. “We never thought it would go this far when we first started it,” Melissa explained. For several years now, she and Rocky had been talking about expanding Big Girl Stickers into a storefront and have even looked at a few different buildings as possibilities. “We hadn’t found one that we fell in love with, or that we liked the location of,” she said. Instead, they planned

nership between Burnetts and the Bucknells, but within six months, the Burnetts ended up buying the Bucknells out. “It’s been just us ever since,” Melissa said. Over the years, Big Girl Stickers has evolved and grown. They accept orders via their website from all over the country and the world. “We’re doing less vinyl work and more screen printing,” Melissa noted. All of the screenprinting and vinyl is done in the Burnetts’ basement, which means that they can control turn-around times on orders and allows for smaller orders instead of bulk. They also own a plotter to cut vinyl and use a conveyor dryer and special racks. Melissa does all of the design work herself. “It’s pretty involved,” she said. “It’s taken over my garage, basement, back room, and living room. My house can’t hold it See BIG GIRL STICKERS Page 2 

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Fundraising campaign approved for veterans home By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

At the July 16 Preston City Council meeting, the implementation of an area fundraising effort for the proposed veterans home was discussed. This is fundraising over and above commitments that have already been made by the city and the city’s utility. Funds raised or pledged prior to August 24 will be counted for a 2:1 federal match. The goal is to raise $750,000 or more for the federal funding match. The council supported the fundraising effort. The funds raised must be current funding. Land and existing infrastructure provided by the city will not be included in the amount for the 2:1 match.

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Cathy Enerson, representing the Veterans Home Committee, said they want to make as much impact as they can. There was some discussion about whether donations and pledges should be accepted by the city or the Preston Community Foundation or both. Mayor Kurt Reicks asked if there was any reason the donations and pledges shouldn’t go through the Community Foundation. The funds will be collected and put into an escrow account. City Administrator Joe Hoffman preferred the city not hold any funds donated by counties. Enerson said the Community Foundation is willing to set up the fund. Letters of request See VETERANS HOME Page 14 

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“We ended up with something we never planned for, and it’s just blossomed,” Melissa Burnett said. “It started as just a side gig for some extra money.” Burnett and her husband, Rocky own and operate Big Girl Stickers, a vinyl lettering, screenprinting, and décor business. When they first started it together with another couple, they never imagined it would be so successful that it would outgrow their home, but here they are, planning the grand opening for their new storefront in Chatfield. Big Girl Stickers started in 2011 when Melissa, a graphic designer, created a vinyl design for the Burnett’s daycare provider, Karla Bucknell. “I did it and she was blown away,” she laughed. It began as a part-

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whatever venture may be found. All board members were present for the meeting (Doug Plaehn, Leah Stier, Jackie Horsman, Tiffany Mundfrom, Heather Betts, Ann Oeltjen and Superintendent James Hecimovich). Board members discussed the request from Wykoff By Design, as well as plans to auction the buildings and contents in August. Hecimovich stated that because of the need to complete hazardous material abatement, “The closing deal (if any property is sold at the auction) would be after abatement. Right now, they’re predicting up to 20 weeks to abate that build-

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A few of the home décor designs available at Big Girl Stickers Photo by Hannah Wingert

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vacant for many years. “We didn’t really ever think that we would do this (buy a storefront), but it kind of all fell into place,” said Melissa. Since purchasing the building, Melissa and Rocky have done a lot of work with renovations, which included renovating apartments upstairs to be rented out. During that time, they’ve continued to accept and fulfill orders and run a booth for the business at Thursdays on First on Rochester. Their grand opening will be on July 28, and the couple is excited to be able to provide their local customers with a place to come and shop. They will also continue to run the website and offer custom designs and orders. “We’ll be open full-time at the store,” Melissa noted, adding that it will continue to be a family affair with both Rocky and Melissa working together and including their kids. “We’d just like to have more of a visibility so that people are aware of what we do.” Melissa’s mom, Cindy McManimon will work at the store, offering flower arrange-

ments. Melissa pointed out that currently, Chatfield does not have a floral shop so this will help meet that need. Clothing from Seven Clothing Company, of which Melissa is a part-owner, will also be available at the Big Girl Stickers storefront. An open house for Big Girl Stickers will be held on July 28 from 10-4.

Bick n Berry and Adorn, two other shops nearby in Chatfield, will also be open during that time and the Burnetts would like to encourage shoppers to stop at all three stores to check them out. You can find more information at biggirlstickers.com and by following Big Girl Stickers on Facebook.

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C ommentary Devil’s Advocate...Collaborative Competition By Aaron Bishop Harmony, MN When I was in elementary and middle school, I felt I thrived in my independence from others and would usually study and practice writing, geography, and math Aaron Bishop by myself or with my family (whom I consider an extension of myself ). Any time there was an exam or quiz, I was in strict competition to have the highest grade every time. I was in chess club until I could be in cross country, wrestling, and track. All great activities, but those which are more individually oriented than team focused I would argue. I felt the only way I could help the team is if I did better alone myself. Although I wasn’t involved in any official sports in college, my experiences there changed not only my way of thinking about competition, but the way I felt about working independently from others. The urge to compete for the highest grades was partially replaced by a collaborative interdependence and give-and-take bartering. For example, structural geology was a difficult class many in my cohort (including me) struggled with. The terms were outrageous, the maps were confounding, and the concepts left most of us in a daze by the end of the hour. The lab for that class was even more ridiculously stressful. Due to the size of our class, there were two labs, one for each half of the class. With some scheduling luck, I had time available to attend my Editorial Cartoon

own lab first and then sit in on the second. This second lab allowed me to finish my own work, but also to unofficially tutor others who were taking the lab for the first time. I was given the opportunity to assist others with what I understood which would free up their time to reciprocate when I needed help. My friends and I collaborated for hours as we studied and worked with one another to improve everyone’s understanding of the subject matter. I looked at the overall class success as my own. When the class did well, I felt I did well, and vice versa. In one of these labs I was sitting in on, I remember something my high school Spanish teacher told me. Learning is limited if we merely read or write the work on our own. If we teach what we are comfortable with to others, our learning becomes more complete. This seemingly simple concept truly felt like it was the case for structural geology where many students struggled, including myself. Not only did I feel like I learned the subject matter more thoroughly, nothing gave me more joy than seeing the sudden excitement in someone’s face as they made an important connection. Naturally, there was competition in college as well. Playing Ultimate Frisbee with many of these same friends and classmates created some of my alltime favorite memories of my college experience. The competitiveness in me certainly came out during these games, but not as aggressively as when I was younger. I wasn’t in football in high school, but I imagine

the collaborative competition of football would most resemble Ultimate Frisbee. Teams of players worked together in the same instance for a common goal against a common opponent. The only difference in college Ultimate Frisbee was that the teams would be unpredictably scrambled, so an opponent in one series of games would be a later teammate. Looking back, this was critical in my development as a young adult as it instilled within me a strong spirit of collaborative competitiveness and a sense that it’s okay and important to be opponents with friends and friends with opponents. With my college study sessions with friends and our gentle leaning on each other when we recognized our own limitations, I feel my class cohort grew not only in knowledge of the subject matter, but as a family away from home. I believe in a collaborative competitive philosophy. I feel blessed to have been in situations where everyone pulled their own weight for a common goal, and yet didn’t have to do everything themselves in order to accomplish personal goals. Sometimes we’re opponents, sometimes we’re teammates, but always we’re working together. Cheers. P.S. To Todd Pearson and your article posted in last week’s paper. I appreciate your interest in engaging with me on a topic many (understandably) are less inclined to broach with neighbors. While I find your statements notable, I do not wish to initiate any newspaper debate about atheism or faith. Only discussion.

Why is the Russian Investigation important? By Kevin Kelleher Houston, MN Well, we’ve just finished celebrating Independence Day. After all the fireworks and flag waving it’s probably time to look deeper into the “Independence” part. Is the USA Kevin Kelleher truly “independent” when a foreign country has invaded our sacred election process? The latest Indictments of 12 Russian operatives show beyond a shadow of a doubt that Russia has attacked our “Independence.” The July 13 Mueller investigation indictment showed Russian involvement went well beyond merely hacking the Clinton campaign and Democratic campaign committees. From one state election board, the Russians managed to steal information on 500,000 voters, Trump won the 2016 election by winning three key states by slim margins that added up to around 80,000 votes. It goes on and on. Russian internet trolls worked extensively to exacerbate racial tensions and the Bernie Sanders/Hillary Clinton split as well. Republican Senator John McCain a true American Hero said on 12/30/2016 that Russian meddling in our election process amounted to an “act of war.” I agree

Government this week Monday, July 23 • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 24 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Fillmore Central School Board, High School Media Center, 6:30 p.m. Schedule subject to change.

Former Republican Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (Tenn.) recently wrote “Mueller’s investigation is also getting results, with 23 indictments and five guilty pleas in just more than a year. Congress must never abandon its role as an equal branch of government,” he wrote. “In this moment, that means protecting Mueller’s investigation. We’re at our best as senators and Republicans when we defend our institutions. But more than that, it’s our best face as Americans.” I agree. So then it should be asked who actually are our allies in preserving our “independence”? Whose soldiers have served shoulder to shoulder with our military? Britain, Germany, France, Australia etc, etc. Russia is NOT on that list. I’ve said before and I’ll say again. I am a Vietnam Combat Veteran, I’ve taken human lives in what I thought was the defense of our “Independence.” I fought for the U.S., not Russia. Why is Trump so intent on pleasing Putin? Let’s find out!!

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C ommentary How to get involved By Lee Hamilton Back in 1883, Teddy Roosevelt wrote an essay on what it takes to be a true American citizen. He did not mince words. “The people who say that they have not time to attend to politics are simply saying that they are unfit to Lee H. live in a free Hamilton community,” he wrote. “Their place is under a despotism.” He went on: “The first duty of an American citizen, then, is that he shall work in politics.” I hope you’ll forgive his gender-specific language. He wrote at a time when women didn’t even have the vote. But his essay has been on my mind lately, because his sentiment — that living in a representative democracy demands work from all of us — is as timely now as it was then. A lot of people these days intuitively grasp that our system needs our involvement if we’re to safeguard it. So what should we do — especially if politics has to share space in our lives with family and jobs? The first step is easy: look around your community and ask yourself what needs fixing or what can be done better. I don’t care where you live: ten minutes’ thought and you’ll

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among the others you’ll encounter, you try to build consensus. There’s an old saying that if you want to go fast you go alone, if you want to go far you join together. That’s very true in politics. Next, you have to communicate — with each other, with the media, and at the local, state, and national levels. You have to communicate with your representatives. You have to go to public meetings and speak up. Focus your message so it’s clear, concise, and specific. Be polite but persistent. There’s another way of participating that’s a bit more arms’ length, but also important: contribute money to a party or politician of your choice. Doing it is as important as the amount, because money talks in politics, and it helps you expand your influence. For good or ill, it’s an important part of politics. Finally, run for office yourself. If you are so inclined, get a circle of friends to support you. Start locally. Develop the issues you’re interested in, pick the office that will help you affect them, organize and build support, focus your message, raise money. If this isn’t to your taste, then support candidates of your choice. All of these are ways of participating — and if you want more, search out The New York Times’ guide, “How to Participate in Politics.” The key thing, as President Obama said, is to show up. There are all kinds of ways to have an impact, but they start with one thing: Showing up. It’s the least we should do. Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

We can’t rely on public officials to surrender information By Richard Karpel Reprinted with permission of The News & Observer in Raleigh, NC. June 28, 2018 — Guilford County commissioners voted this year to move all public notices required by state law from local newspapers and their websites to the county’s website. Four companies that publish newspapers in the county recently filed suit to have the ordinance — and the statute that enabled it — ruled unconstitutional. If the lawsuit fails, Guilford will become the first county in the U.S. to completely arrogate to itself the responsibility for publishing its notices. And there is a grave danger that the practice will spread to the rest of the state. There are many reasons why this is a spectacularly bad idea. Perhaps one of the best is simple human nature: If you give people the ability to hide information that is embarrassing or otherwise inconvenient to reveal, nine times out of ten they will hide it. Earlier this month, elected officials and government employees in Robeson County provided us with a timely illustration of how they hide noxious information when presented with the opportunity to do so. According to the county’s largest newspaper, the names of close relatives of two county commissioners were omitted from a delinquenttax notice published in a local weekly paper. The Robesonian also reports it was the second straight year the names were excluded from the list, so it’s clear it wasn’t the result of a simple mistake. A public official in the county whose identity has yet to be revealed made it happen. Perhaps even a better example came to us recently from Michigan, where late last year the state’s environmental agency posted a notice about a Nestle Waters proposal to pump more groundwater from public wells for its Ice Mountain bottling plant in the state.

The agency knew it was a controversial matter since earlier attempts by Nestle to use public groundwater met with widespread opposition. Yet the only notice the agency provided about the proposal was posted on its own website. The notice had been buried on that website for 41 days before a reporter from the Grand Rapids Press discovered it and wrote a story about the proposal. For those 41 days, the notice had attracted zero public attention or comment — not even from an environmental organization that has for many years fought Nestle in court to reduce the amount of water the company can withdraw from Michigan wells. Within the first three days after the newspaper’s story was published, the agency received 3,000 comments and the public outcry over the proposal forced it to extend the comment period and schedule a public hearing. It eventually received over 80,000 comments. In retrospect, it’s pretty easy to see why the agency decided not to publish the notice in a local newspaper — an option it had been granted a few years earlier by the state legislature. Public notice laws were enacted in all 50 states by previous generations that understood that some information is so important we can’t rely on public officials to voluntarily surrender it. So they passed legislation stating precisely when and where such information must be published and didn’t leave it to the government to do the publishing. Excluding newspapers from that process would be a significant blow to transparency and a threat to the proper functioning of our democracy. Richard Karpel is the executive director of the Public Notice Resource Center, a nonprofit organization that promotes effective public notice and educates the public about its right to know. PNRC is primarily funded by newspapers and newspaper organizations.

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ing.” Board members discussed concern that if Kingsland still owns the Wykoff school building this winter, then Kingsland would need to heat the building. The board chose to proceed with the auction in August as planned. The board approved the auction contract, which stipulates the auctioneer gets a 15% fee for any equipment sold, and a 3% fee for any real property, such as the bus garage and main school building, if they are sold. Hecimovich said Kingsland will be allowed to set up concessions on the day of the auction (August 11), if any group wishes to do so. The board voted to donate the baseball field and playground to the city of Wykoff. Hecimovich pointed out that the land will need to be surveyed, and the preliminary thought is that Wykoff should foot that cost,

since the land is to be donated to Wykoff. Hecimovich will meet with representatives of the city to finalize these plans. John Schulz addressed the board to bid an emotional farewell after his service to Kingsland. He said, “I’ll be resigning this year. I wanted to thank the staff and administration. I have a lot of fond memories…I feel very grateful.” The board thanked him, and Superintendent Hecimovich said, “The door is always open.” The board approved Miscellaneous Fees for 2018-2019, with no change in prices from the previous year, for copies, faxes and returned checks. The board approved the Longterm Facility Maintenance Indoor Air Quality (LTFM IAQ) and 10-year plans as submitted. The board also approved issuing general obligation bonds to finance projects, as well as the resolution relating to property tax abatement for parking lot projects. The board discussed select-

Monday, July 23, 2018 ing a member to serve on the SMEC (Southern Minnesota Education Consortium) Board. After discussion, it was agreed to appoint the board chair to fill this function. Jackie Horsman agreed to go in Doug Plaehn’s stead, since he will be unavailable for the next SMEC meeting. Hailee Warren, a recent national essay contest winner from Kingsland, read aloud her winning essay. Hecimovich beamed, “It was an honor to have Hailee here, and her family.” The next board meeting will be a “work session” on Monday, August 6 at 6 p.m. in the elementary conference room. The next regular board meeting will be Monday, August 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the choir room. It was pointed out that the first meeting in September (a work session) will need to be changed due to Labor Day, so the board selected Tuesday, September 4. As always, the public is welcome.

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Fisher and Phyllis Utley, brother Warren Cummings, and special friend, Darlene Cooper. A funeral service was held FriDonald N. Cummings Donald N. Cummings, 80, of day, July 20, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. Chatfield, Minn., died Sunday, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, July 15, 2018, at Chosen Valley 1212 12th Avenue NW, with the Reverend Dr. Charles Ortloff Care Center officiating. Visitation was one in Chatfield. hour prior to the service at the Donald church. Burial took place at Neil CumGrandview Memorial Gardens mings was with Military Honors. born Novem Memorials are preferred to ber 1, 1937, Chosen Valley Care Center and to Elvyn Season’s Hospice. and Corcella Donald N. To leave a special memory or ( O f t e d a l ) Cummings condolence please visit www.ranCummings in Preston, Minn. He enlisted franzandvinefh.com. Assisting in the United States Navy in the family was Ranfranz and 1955. Donald’s basic training Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal was completed in Great Lakes, Place NW Rochester, Minn. Ill. He served on the USS Lex- 55901, (507) 289-3600. ington and he was assigned to Kevin L. Good San Diego, Calif., with the NAS Miramar Fighter Squadron One- Kevin L. Good, age 55, of Twenty-One. On December 26, Prosper, Minn., died Monday, 1965, he married Yvonne Han- July 9 2018, son at the Little Brown Church while doing in Nashua, Iowa. He drove what he loved truck for ROMAC Ready Mix — fishing. and later Leitzen Ready Mix. K e v i n born He and his wife enjoyed camp- was Watering and going to their cabin in in northwest Wisconsin. Donald loo, Iowa on also enjoyed hunting pheasant, October 23, Kevin L. Good 1962, to Delsquirrel, and deer. Donald is survived by his sister, mar and Joan Good. He graduCarol (Joe) Gosi of Fountain, ated from Mabel-Canton High Minn., sister-in-law Alice Cum- School and then served in the mings of Preston, Minn., sister- United States Army. in-law Marjorie (Gerald) Parker Kevin is survived by his son of Lanesboro, Minn., brother- Tyler Solie,his parents Delmar in-law Duane Hanson of Cor- and Joan Good, brothers Tim pus Christi, Tex., brother-in-law (Sandy), Steve (Deb), Mike, and Darrell Hanson of Oklahoma Paul; a sister, Susan; step-chilCity, Okla., brother-in-law Steve dren Jeramiah, Kala, and DanHanson of Pine Island, Minn.; ielle; nieces and nephews, and and many nieces and nephews. many friends. He was preceded in death by his Graveside services took place 1 parents, his wife, sisters Jeanne p.m. Friday, July 20 at the Min-

Fillmore County Church Directory Canton-Scotland Presbyterian Church……..........Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Avenue, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Christ Lutheran Church..........………………..........Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…..........……….......Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church...........Sat. - 5 :30pm & Sun. - 9: 00am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 St. Columban Church.…..…….......………………..Sundays - 10 : 00am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 St. Mary’s Catholic Church...…...................................Sundays - 8:00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923

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nesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston. A celebration of life was held 3-7 p.m. at the Middle Bear Campground, 1449 380th Street, Decorah, Iowa 52101. Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel is assisting with arrangements. Delone E. Mandelko Langum Delone Langum passed away peacefully on July 5, 2018, at the Ramona Senior Manor in Ramona, Calif., surrounded by her family. Delone was born Delone E. November Mandelko 6, 1927 at Langum home in Bristol Township, Minn., to Carl and Vilda (Krueger) Mandelko. Delone attended Preston High School in Preston, Minn. She was active in various school and church activities, band and she was the 1945 Homecoming Queen and is still wearing her crown today. After high school she worked at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., until marrying Rodney Langum. They then moved to Minneapolis, where they raised six children, then moved to Mesa, Ariz., living her final years in Ramona, Calif. Delone was a homemaker and a great mother. She was active in various committees at church, schools and their children’s activities. Later in life she worked as a teacher’s aide at St. Margaret Mary’s Elementary School in Robbinsdale, Minn. She also worked as a bridal consultant at Macy’s for 22 years in Mesa, Ariz. Her passions were her family, friends, golf, sewing, bingo, bridge and the casino. She always enjoyed a good party! Delone is preceded in death by her husband Rodney L. Langum, parents Carl and Vilda Mandelko, brothers Charles and Delbert Mandelko, son-in-law John Hegland, and other loving family members. Delone is survived by her six children: Carol Hegland, Kathleen (Merlin) Jewell, Kyle (Dedra) Langum, Kristin (Dennis) Zook, Kirk (Patty) Langum and Karla Langum; 27 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and brother Allan (Virginia) Mandelko. Also her pre-

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•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am and 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm and 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* •AA Closed Meeting, 12pm, Preston United Methodist Church, 212 St. Anthony St. N., lower level.*

•Red Cross Blood Drive, 2-7pm, American Legion, 114 N. Main St., Mabel. •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library* •Rushford AA Closed meeting, 7pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*

WEDS., JULY 25

•Golden Happenings of Harmony, 1pm, Jewelry making with Annette Evenson, senior room at community center. •Red Cross Blood Drive, 1-7pm, St. Mary’s Church, 202 Sheridan St., Houston.

•Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.*

THURS., JULY 26

•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Senior Coffee and Dessert, 9am, Clara House, Harmony.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am and 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm and 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.*

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. cious friends Lina Aranda, Jane Sebring, Donna Dobbs, Ginger Kulka and many, many other friends. Our mother was a gracious, loving Christian who lived life to its fullest and was at peace with her choices and thanks everyone of you for your love and support. A celebration of life will be on September 21, 2018, at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church in Ramona, Calif. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, in Ramona, Calif., or the Elizabeth Hospice in Escondido, Calif.

and one thing about him was that whenever you saw him, he always had a ticket to sell you. Jim will be dearly missed by his wife, Rita, of 60 years. He is survived by his children: one son, Dean (Tammy) Simonson of Preston and three daughters: Donna (Denny Gilgenbach) Shanahan of Rochester, Denise (Troy) Case of Preston, Deb (Doug) Ristau of Preston; his many grandchildren: Kris Hunnicutt, Kyle (Ann) Shanahan, Melissa Simonson, Mitchell (Ashley) Simonson, Ashley (Phil) LaFleur, Austen (Kaila) Case, Taylor Case, Kelsey (Joe) Woellert, Kate (Bryce) Brincks, and James A. Simonson Brady Ristau; great-grandchil James A. Simonson passed dren: Jackson, Addison, Braelaway peacefully on Tuesday, July ynn, Hudson, Reese, Graham, 17, at his home, surrounded by and Otto. He is also survived family and by his brother-in-law Charles friends. He Winch, sister-in-law Phyllis Amy, was born and many nieces and nephews. March 16, He is preceded in death by his 1936, to parents, brothers Jerome (MaxJames A. ine) Simonson and Lyle (Joyce) and Lucille Simonson, and sisters Emma Simonson. Janice Winch and Alta (John) He attended McCarthy; also, a brother-in-law James a country Curtis Amy and granddaughter Simonson school in Amy Ristau. rural Preston. On February 14, Visitation will be held from 4-7 1955, he enlisted into the Army p.m. on Sunday, July 22,2018, and was honorably discharged at the Union Prairie Lutheran in 1957. Once he returned from Church in rural Lanesboro and the service he began farming and will continue one hour prior to he never stopped. On September service on Monday. The funeral 27, 1958, he was married to Rita service will be held at 1 p.m. at Bacon at Union Prairie Lutheran Union Prairie Lutheran Church Church. on Monday, July 23, 2018. Throughout his lifetime Jim Hindt-Hudek is helping the famhad several jobs and was an ily with arrangements. active member of the community. His first job was hauling Carolyn “Carol” Davis milk for the Preston Creamery. Carolyn “Carol” Davis, age He also enjoyed spending his 86, of Spring Valley, Minn., time auctioneering, helping the died Wednesday July 11, 2018, local veterinarian, and selling at Madonna Kaltenberg seed. Jim was a life- Towers in long member of Union Prairie R o c h e s t e r, Church and served on many Minn. boards. He was a member of F u n e r a l the Preston Township board s e r v i c e s for 18 years. He also served on for Carothe Southeast Minnesota Corn lyn Davis Growers board, which lead him were held at Carolyn Davis to be a founding member of the 11 a.m. on Southeast Minnesota Ethanol Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at LLC, known as POET today. Faith United Methodist Church James had many interests and in Spring Valley, with Pastor enjoyed bowling, hunting, fish- Deanna Woodward officiating. ing, church dinners, and sports, Burial followed in the Spring but especially football, where he Valley Cemetery. Visitation was served as a chain gang member from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, July for over 45 years. Jim was a dear friend to the Amish community See OBITUARIES Page 9  •Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info, (507) 288-6944.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* •Canton Historical Society meeting, 5pm, Canton Community Center. Come join us, looking for new members. •Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.* •Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, use side door on Newburg.*

FRI., JULY 27

•Golden Happenings of Harmony, 11:15am, Dining and games, Harmony House.

•Chatfield NA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*

SAT., JULY 28

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

SUN., JULY 29

•Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*

MON., JULY 30

•Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/fire Hall. For info, call (507) 288-6944.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Preston.* •AA Crossroads Journey Group meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*

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17, 2018, at Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and continued for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Carolyn M. Davis was born January 4, 1932, in Rochester, Minn., to Carl and Merle (Nash) Week. Carolyn graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1950. Following graduation, she was united in marriage to Roland “Speed” Davis on October 14, 1951. Roland and Carolyn lived in Spring Valley before moving to Silver Bay, Minn., for a short time, and then moved back to Spring Valley. Carolyn retired from Olmsted Medical after many years of employment. Some of Carolyn’s hobbies included camping, wood carving, quilting, sewing, and playing Bridge and other card games. Carolyn and Roland enjoyed traveling in their motorhome, especially to Fort Meyers Beach. Carolyn was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and the VFW Women’s Auxiliary. Carolyn is survived by her children: Brenda (Steven “Weebs”) Sheldon of Spring Valley, Dana (Jon) Kuehn of Spring Valley, Debra Fetterly of Spring Valley, and Jaclyn (Brian) Knudsen of Lakeville, Minn.; her grandchildren: Tracy (Aron) Adkins of Eau Claire, Wis., Eric (Jamie) Sheldon of Woconia, Minn., Kristi Kuehn-Jack of Grand Meadow, Minn., Jordan (Britt) Fetterly of Stewartville, Minn., Jenna Fetterly of Wauwatosa, Wis., Ethan Knudsen and Caleb Knudsen of Lakeville, Minn.; and 14 greatgrandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Roland in 2015, a sister, Shirley McLaughlin; and one granddaughter, Kaysie Kerr. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made towards cancer research or alzheimer’s research. Online condolences may be left at www.hindtfuneralhomes. com.

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Norwegian music concert coming to Harmony’s Selvig Park Arna Rennen, a talented Scandinavian musician, will be performing a solo concert in Harmony, Minn., on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, 7 p.m. at Selvig Park’s Gazebo. Locally hosted by the Harmony Public Library and the City of Harmony Arts Board,

this concert promises to be a delightful evening in the park. Please be aware, if weather threatens, the concert will be held inside the gym in Harmony’s Community Center at 225 3rd Ave SW, our back up site. Remember to bring your own

lawn chairs to the park or the gym if needed! Arna Rennen lives in Duluth. She is a well known musician who grew up with the musical tradition, she lived in Norway many years and studied at the Institute of Folk Culture in Rauland, Telemark.

Writer explores making the driftless region “home” in week-long residency “What does it mean to be a sliver of land unscraped by glaciers in the flat fertile Midwest? What stories will I find in the soil? What will I learn about myself and the land?” Rachael Button, a writer and place-based educator, will begin answering — and posing — these questions as the second 2018 Crystal Creek Citizen-Artist at the end of July. This marks the second year for the Crystal Creek Citizen-Artist Residency, based just outside of Houston in Mound Prairie. Unlike many artist residencies that simply offer a quiet place in which to work, the CAIR program encourages their artists to “be curious, ask questions, stop and have conversations.” This ensures a resulting body of work informed by Houston County itself, which provides unique perspectives on the area to both residents and outsiders. Continuing its partner-

ship with the Houston Arts Resource Council (HARC) for the second year, the residency welcomed architectural designer Miranda Moen last month, and will be hosting food artist and chef Peter Kraus — who also happens to be Button’s husband — in August. Kraus grew up near Decorah, Iowa, and the couple have just moved back to his family’s organic farm this summer. Button, for her part, grew up in Detroit, and before moving to northeast Iowa, Button and Kraus explored a great deal. “My husband and I have lived on the border of a wilderness area in Washington’s North Cascades, worked on an organic farm in Maine, road-tripped across Bosnia Herzegovina and Croatia, and hiked 180 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. However, when we talk[ed] about putting down roots, we imagine[d] returning to his family’s organic

farm in Decorah, Iowa.” The decision to move to her husband’s home farm is not one made lightly, and during her residency in Houston County, Button would like to continue to explore it in her writing. “What do I surrender by living on my partner’s family’s farm instead of returning to my own home-state or forging a future in land unfamiliar to us both? I want to find things about the land to identify with and things in the land to grapple with.” Having moved around a good deal in her adult life thus far, Button is eager to explore the idea of perhaps putting down some roots. “I see this residency as an opportunity to explore the Driftless region and my “driftless” nature through poems, essays, and stories. It is my hope this writing will help me begin to map my way back ‘home.’” And in exploring her new surroundings through writing,

The program is made possible by a Library Legacy Grant funded by the Minnesota Clean Water, Land & Legacy Amendment by SELCO. The concert is FREE and open to all. If you have questions call the Harmony Public Library at (507) 886-8133. Button also hopes to help community members find their own words. “I’m excited to be a part of helping the Houston County community put words to the unique identity of their region.” Button will be in Houston County from July 29 until August 4, 2018. She is hosting a Meet & Greet on Tuesday, July 31, 6-7 p.m., at the KARST Driftless Guidepost (111 Cedar St., Houston, Minn.), and a creative writing Community Workshop, “Writing Our Way Home,” on Thursday, August 2, 5-7 p.m. at the Caledonia Public Library (231 E Main St., Caledonia, Minn.). Both events are free and open to the public; pre-registration is required for the workshop. To register, please contact Residency Coordinator Erin Dorbin at cccartistresidency@gmail.com, or visit www. crystalcreekcitizenartist.com. About Houston Arts Resource Council HARC is a 507 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, established to promote the arts, artists, and artisans of the Houston, Minnesota area.

Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation awards $65,000 in grants Five organizations receive Economic Development and FEAST! Smart Start Grants Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) approved five grants totaling $65,000 to support education and technical support for new or existing entrepreneurs and businesses, and to build resources for creating a sustainable and resilient

food economy for southern Minnesota. A total of $45,000 in Economic Development Grants, designed to support new collaborative initiatives for entrepreneurial and business growth, were awarded to three organizations: • $15,000 to the Faribault Diversity Coalition to promote economic growth in downtown Faribault by providing an attractive and functional co-working space for start-up entrepreneurs and small businesses seeking an affordable and client-friendly work environment. • $20,000 to Red Wing Ignite to unify entrepreneurial activity efforts in southern Minnesota by supporting entrepreneurs through an individualized growth accelerator program with customized mentoring. • $10,000 to Winona Port Authority to provide a series of training sessions and resources for entrepreneurs, co-working space members and any interested public. A total of $20,000 in FEAST! Smart Start Grants, a program designed to provide assistance to food entrepreneurs, were awarded to two organizations: • $10,000 to Region Nine Development Commission to provide support to farm and food entrepreneurs through a

structured technical assistance and transformational coaching process in their nine-county service area covering Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca and Watonwan counties. • $10,000 to the Cannon River Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association of Minnesota to launch a regional brand to identify food produced in the area, and to build a committed group of producers, food entrepreneurs, and allied businesses well-equipped to partner in a vibrant local food economy in the Cannon River region cover-

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ing Dodge, Goodhue, Le Sueur, Rice and Steele counties. “We are excited to fund these new initiatives to support the development of new companies in our region,” Pam Bishop, Vice President of Economic Development at SMIF. “Thanks to these communities and partnerships southern Minnesota continues to springboard new ideas creating pathways to grow innovative entrepreneurs.” For more information on SMIF’s grant programs, contact Jennifer Heien, Grants Coordinator, at (507) 214-7040 or jenniferh@smifoundation.org.

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Honors List Fall 2017 • Gustavus Adolphus College: Casey Olson, Harmony; Rebecca Bunne, Ostrander • Riverland Community College: Rhett Litrell, Chatfield; Megan Schultz, Fountain; Victoria Hershberger, Preston; Jadelin Aarsvold, Spring Valley; Delia Dahl, Spring Valley; Brianna Dols, Spring Valley; Collin Hofschulte, Spring Valley; Kori Kruegel, Spring Valley; Renee Lechner, Spring Valley; Callie Lee, Spring Valley; Troy Leutink, Spring Valley; Tyler Nagel, Spring Valley; Logan O’Connell, Spring Valley; Gabrielle Ronnenberg, Spring Valley; McKayla Schwarz, Spring Valley; Reese Wolf, Spring Valley, President’s List; Taylor Zimmerman, Spring Valley; Sydney Eickhoff, Wykoff; Rachel Hansen, Wykoff; Jenna Schmidt, Wykoff • University of Minnesota Twin Cities: Kevin Bradt, Chatfield; Madalyn Kammer, Chatfield; Camille Rasmussen, Chatfield; Haely Leiding, Fountain, Kayla Leiding, Fountain; Rachel Eversole, Lanesboro; Leah Ruen, Lanesboro; Logan Quimby, Peterson; Kate Klungtvedt, Rushford; Caryn Wolter, Rushford; Alayna Meskill, Spring Valley; Carly Thompson, Wykoff

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• Vermillion Community College: Dustin Daniels, Harmony, High Honors Spring 2018 • Alexandria Technical & Community College: Thomas Mensing, Chatfield; Stephanie Miner, Spring Valley • Augsburg University: Morgan Malley, Preston, Chemistry • Augustana University: Zachary Buchholtz, Spring Valley • Bemidji State University: Kimberly Morrow, Harmony; Kellyn Webster, Spring Valley • Bethel University: Matthew Killoran, Chatfield; Greyson Stocker, Peterson; Hannah Kopperud, Rushford • Carthage College: Jeremiah Munson, Rushford • Coastal Carolina: Alliyah Beisell, Spring Valley, Recreation and Sport Management • Dickinson State University: Justin Ward, Mabel • Gustavus Adolphus College: Casey Olson, Harmony; Rebecca Bunne, Ostrander • Iowa Lakes Community College: Bronson Hahn, Preston, President’s List • Iowa State University: Nicholas Maki, Chatfield, Civil Engineering; Stephanie Erickson, Lanesboro, Agricultural Business; Layton Howerton, Lanesboro, Aerospace Engineering; Steven Rein, Computer Engineering; Andrew Love, Preston, Agronomy • LeTourneau University: Shauna Betz, Lanesboro, English/Language Arts

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• Luther College: Treyten Chiglo, Peterson • Minnesota State College Southeast: Magan Anthony, Harmony; Damon Zutz, Harmony; Lisa Chiglo, Peterson; Joseph Culhane, Rushford; Raquela McManimon-Myers, Rushford; Alexandra Meldahl, Rushford; Isabelle Pronschinske, Rushford; Shelby Capelle, Spring Valley; Abigail James, Spring Valley • MSU Mankato: Mackenzie Nelson, Canton, Automotive Engineering Technology; Autum Erickson, Chatfield, Communication Disorders; Colton Hines, Chatfield, Mechanical Engineering; Abby Olson, Chatfield, Biology; Haley Woltz, Chatfield, Nursing; Logan Back, Ostrander, Construction Management; Kaitlynn Aug, Preston, Elementary Education; Courtney Schroeder, Preston, Dental Hygiene; Sara Schultz, Prestion, High Honors, Interdisciplinary Studies; Matthew Ruge, Reads Landing, Law Enforcement; Connor Johanson, Rushford, Art; Josiah Nelson, Rushford, High Honors, Electrical Engineering; Wesley Nelson, Rushford, Psychology; Elizabeth Wick, Rushford, Communication Studies; Clara Wieser, Rushford, Elementary Education; Kailey Link, Spring Valley, Elementary Education • MSU Moorhead: Samuel Bjellum, Spring Valley, Business Administration; Jared Goldsmith, Chatfield, Finance; Jesse Nelson, Harmony, Biochemistry and Biotechnology • North Dakota State University: Meagan Cullen, Chatfield, Radiologic Sciences • Riverland Community College: Rhett Littrell, Chatfield, President’s List; Megan Schultz, Fountain; Victoria Hershberger, Preston, President’s List; Brianna Dols, Spring Valley; Renee Lechner, Spring Valley; Troy Leutink, Spring Valley; Tyler Nagel, Spring Valley; Gary Stevenson, Spring Valley; Reese Wolf, Spring Valley; Taylor Zimmerman, Spring Valley; Sydney Eickhoff, Wykoff; Rachel Hansen, Wykoff; Jenna Schmidt, Wykoff • Rochester Community and Technical College: Karley Aguiar, Chatfield; Jacob Blahnik, Chatfield; Andrew Bleess, Chatfield; Grace Castleberg, Chatfield; Lexi

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Chatfield; Kayla Leiding, Fountain; Taiya Brown, Lanesboro; Rachel Eversole, Lanesboro; Leah Ruen, Lanesboro; William Semmen, Lanesboro; Kate Klungtvedt, Rushford; Caryn Wolter, Rushford; Alayna Meskill, Spring Valley; Jordan Meskill, Spring Valley • Upper Iowa University: Kourtney Coyle, Harmony, Exercise/Sport Studies; Zachary Royston, LeRoy, Industrial Technology; Nathan Skare, Spring Valley, Exercise/Sport Studies • UW-Eau Claire: Karen Gomez-Ruiz, Chatfield, Education and Human Sciences; Drew Hurley, Chatfield, Business; Ashley Agrimson, Peterson, Education and Human Sciences; Abby Jameson, Rushford, Nursing and Health Sciences; Abigail Wieser, Rushford, Education and Human Sciences • UW-La Crosse: Shelby

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Bernard, Chatfield, Biology; Alexander Haffner, Chatfield, Geography: Environmental Science Concentration; Katie Meeker, Chatfield, Psychology; Allison Coyle, Harmony, Chemistry: ACS Certification; Abigail Lange, Harmony, Undeclared - SAH; Kaia Hongerholt, Lanesboro, Therapeutic Recreation; Ryan Newman, Mabel, Accountancy; Ruth Higby-Harrah, Whalan, Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology Concentration; Madison Larrabee, Wykoff, Marketing • UW-Madison: Magnolia Decker, Lanesboro, High Honors • UW-Platteville: Jacob Souhrada, Ostrander, Civil Engineering • UW-River Falls: Paige Isensee, Chatfield, Animal Science, Dairy Science; Pamela Lisowski, Chatfield, Biology; Alyssa Gathje, Lanesboro, Dairy Science; Paige Bennett, Preston, Biology; Kaylee Beier, Reads Landing, Business Administration; Tyler Kap-

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pers, Spring Valley, Dairy Science; Jacob Rindels, Spring Valley, Crop & Soil Science • UW-Stevens Point: Lindsey Weiss, Harmony, High Honors • Wartburg College: Cade Pederson, Lanesboro • Western Technical College: Sierra Hunter, Mabel; Dalton Johnson, Rushford; Gabriel Lind, Peterson; Shane Sorum, Rushford; Kyle Weidemann, Rushford • Winona State University: Dorothy Jorgenson, Harmony Graduations Spring 2018 • Bethel University: Greyson Stocker, Peterson, BS Applied Physics • Luther College: Kole Ruud, Lanesboro, BA Management • The College of St. Scholastica: Kelly Niemeyer, Chatfield, BS Nursing, Summa Cum Laude • Western Governors University: Samantha Stevens, Preston, Master of Science in Nursing - Education (RN to MSN)

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Mabel-Canton sets 10-year facility plan By Rich Wicks The Mabel-Canton School Board held a regular meeting on July 17. Members present were Mark Weidemann, Jason Marquardt Chris Miller, Principal Michelle Weidemann, board chair Cristal Adkins, Superintendent Gary Kuphal, high school secretary Lynette Donald, Chris Loppnow, Diane Wilder and Liz Hershberger were present. Business manager Aimee Lake was absent. No student board representative was in attendance; Superintendent Kuphal said the board would determine new student representative(s) sometime after the school year opens, probably in September. No members of the public had requested to address the council.

The board approved the 10-year longterm facility maintenance plan as presented by Superintendent Kuphal. He explained that the school is not “locked into” the entire plan, because annual budgeting will still determine what upgrades or repairs will be done. Principal Michelle Wiedemann said the school has quite a few job openings. Kuphal added that he’s open to considering any suggestions of ways that positions could be combined or tweaked to result in getting them filled. The board also discussed options and ideas for the school to offer a daycare option. Kuphal said that if the school enters into any type of situation involving daycare, “Conceptually, we want

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Zero interest loans available for farmers affected by flooding Minnesota farmers affected by the recent flooding can take advantage of a 0% Disaster Loan Program offered by the Minnesota Rural Finance Authority (RFA). The program helps farmers cover flood clean-up, repair, and replacement costs not covered by insurance. The severe summer storms, which began on June 9, 2018, have caused significant flooding and damage to farm property in the Red Lake Nation and 36 counties including Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Jackson, Kittson, Lake, Lyon, Mahnomen, Martin, Mille Lacs, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sib-

ley, Stearns, Stevens, St. Louis, Waseca, and Watonwan. The loans can be used to help clean up farm operations, repair or replace farm structures, and replace seed, other crop inputs, feed, and livestock. The loan may also be used to repair and restore farm real estate that was damaged by flooding. As with other RFA loans, the Disaster Loan program will be available for farmers through their existing agricultural lenders for financing for these repairs. The RFA participation is limited to 45% of the principal amount up to a maximum of $200,000. Interested borrowers should contact their lender or call the RFA at (651) 201-6004. More information is also available on the RFA website at www.mda. state.mn.us/agfinance.

Daniel Erickson’s artwork on display at the Capitol

In April this year, Daniel Erickson was notified through a phone call at Fillmore Central High School, from Congressman Tim Walz, that he won first place in the District 1 Congressional Art Contest. This win placed his drawing in the Capitol’s Cannon Tunnel of Washington, DC, to be on display for a year, and he was also given two round-trip tickets to DC to attend a reception for all winners across the country. Art teacher Carrie Mathison had placed Daniel’s piece and two others in the National Congressional Competition. Daniel didn’t expect much from the entry, but was very pleased with his art and named it “My Best Work,” because he thought it would be the best of his abilities for a while. Later on he received a congratulatory letter from Greg Davids. In the letter he called the piece “Piano Men,” which Daniel like much better. Daniel, his dad and brother traveled to the June 27 Exhibit Opening Celebration at the Capitol in Washington DC. They stayed in the DC area for about five days, enjoying the museums and hating the traffic. At the celebration he was given a special pass to see all the artwork (including his own) in the congressional tunnel. He remarked, “I was astounded by all the other amazing work there, I’m always excited to see intricate artwork by people across the country.” After a luncheon they were brought into a huge auditorium where they heard excellent speeches from Mark Strand, the president of the Congressional Institute, Ohio Congresswoman Joyce Beatty and Congressman Steve Stivers. The keynote speaker that afternoon was an unexpected Micheal Cory Smith, an actor who plays The Riddler in the TV series “Gotham,” who gave a great speech, held everyone’s attention, made them laugh and kept insisting that winning this award was a big deal. At the end of the program was a slideshow of everyone’s work. Daniel later received a certificate declaring this accomplishment and is truly honored to have won for the district. He is shown above with his drawing of “Piano Men,” proudly displayed in the Cannon Tunnel, a walkway through which many people enter each day. Photo submitted

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On May 28, 2018, some of Ilene Aderson’s family gathered in Harmony, which brought together five generations. In front is great-great-grandma Ilene Anderson, from Harmony. In back, left to right, is grandpa John Fishbaugher, from Preston, dad Clay Fishbaugher holding Lia, from Missouri, and greatgrandma Kathryn Fishbaugher, from Preston. Photo submitted

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Minnesota weekly fuel update and outlook July 16 — Gasoline prices in Minnesota have risen 0.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.75/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 stations in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has increased 1.3 cents per gallon versus last week to $2.87/g, according to GasBuddy. Average gasoline prices on July 16 in Minnesota have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.20/g in 2017, $2.11/g in 2016, $2.66/g in 2015, $3.47/g in 2014 and $3.62/g in 2013. Including the change locally during the past week, prices yesterday were 55.0 cents per gallon higher than a year ago and are 2.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has dropped 2.4 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 63.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. Areas near Minnesota and their current gas price climate: • Wisconsin - $2.82/g, unchanged from last week’s $2.82/g. • Fargo - $2.68/g, unchanged from last week’s $2.68/g. • Twin Cities - $2.77/g,

unchanged from last week’s $2.77/g. “While just over half of the nation’s states saw average prices moving lower, the other half saw prices fall. A very mixed week as oil prices collapsed Wednesday, opening the door for a round of late-week price drops, but motorists shouldn’t be fooled — it may not last long,” said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. “Two things are for sure in one’s lifespan: death and taxes, but you can add uncertainty at the pump, especially this summer. President Trump has talked about tapping into the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve to put downward pressure on oil prices, but this would be a grave mistake and only lead to minuscule drops at the pump and only temporarily. Last week’s plummet in oil prices came thanks to Libya signaling it would resume oil exports. If there’s anything to learn here it’s that President Trump has little power over global supply and demand, and if anything, there’s few options for the President to bring real change to gas pumps: slow motorists appetite for fuels,

see sustainable increases in production or slow down the abrasive and inflammatory rhetoric that spooks the oil market. Until then, there’s only one predictable outcome for gas prices for the remainder of the summer: volatile.” For LIVE fuel price averages, visit FuelInsights.GasBuddy.com. About GasBuddy GasBuddy is the technology company changing the way more than 75 million consumers find, purchase, and save money on gasoline. Founded in 2000, the original GasBuddy website was a pioneer in crowd-sourced information, leveraging technology, big data, and a passionate community that now connects more than 70 million users with real-time, accurate fuel pricing information as well as reliable reviews of gas station amenities and services. The app and website have the most accurate and realtime fuel prices at over 140,000 unique stations in the United States, Canada, and Australia and is the most comprehensive moneysaving companion while on the road. GasBuddy is available on all mobile platforms. For more information, visit www.gasbuddy.com.

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By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: Can a young driver with a North Dakota Driving Permit legally drive in Minnesota? How about in other states? Answer: No, they cannot legally drive in MinTroy H. nesota. In Christianson Minnesota, a nonresident who is at least 15 years old may drive here if they have in their immediate possession a valid driver’s license from their home state or country. If you are traveling in other states, I would recommend checking with them on their laws prior to making your trip. You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and always drive sober. Help us drive Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901-5848. Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us.

reached by local donors: Richard Berg, 12 gallons; Peter Bissen, 10 gallons; Marie Dambach, 23 gallons; Frances D. Gingerich, 1 gallon; Bonnie Hahn, 5 gallons; Harvey J. Hershberger, 5 gallons; Pam Hoppe, 7 gallons; Whitney Keene, 1 gallon. The bloodmobile is sponsored by the Harmony American Legion Auxiliary, and many of the volunteers are Auxiliary members. However, numerous

volunteers from the community also help make our blood drives successful. Thank you to everyone for your continued support in this worthwhile effort. The next bloodmobile will be in Harmony on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, from 1-7 p.m. If you’d like to schedule an appointment, please call Marilyn Bratager at (507) 937-3406 or schedule one online at http:// www.redcrossblood.org/.

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vote getters will go on to the general election in November. • An annual appropriation in the amount of $3,000 requested by the Preston Historical Society was approved. • Approval was given to purchase a new front plow for the 2003 Sterling plow truck (Maust and Collett voted no). Jim Bakken, public works, explained repairs to the existing 15-yearold plow will cost $3,800 and may allow it to be of service for another five years. He recommended the purchase of the new plow at a cost of $8,100. A cutting edge will be needed for either plow at a cost of $960. • A permit was approved for a fireworks show at the County Fair on July 20 at dusk. The seven-minute show will be done by Flashing Thunder Fireworks Inc. Proof of insurance was provided to the city. • A list of election judges was approved for the primary and general elections. • A request from Austin Baukol to add a driveway approach to his home at 500 Pleasant St. was approved. A shared driveway currently provides access. • Discussion about the placement of two culverts and ditch cleaning along Cottage Grove Ave. to control storm water runoff was tabled until the next council meeting. Maust felt there was a better way to deal with the runoff and asked for the delay to discuss possibilities with staff and Scheevel and Sons. • Approval was given to continue to use League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) as the city’s insurance provider, keeping tort limits in place as it has in previous years. • The city wants to acquire a street easement from Cecil Anderson. After a closed meeting discussion, Hoffman was directed to negotiate the purchase of the easement and bring it back for the city council’s approval.

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will be created and sent to counties in the catchment area. A request for support from Fillmore County will be made. Veterans service officers in the area will be informed as to the fundraising effort and the deadline. Local pledges will be sought from Servicemen’s Clubs, Legions, and VFWs. A list of other large potential donors will be created. A report with the amount of local contributions is due to the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs by late August 2018. Other business in brief • Tom and Dorle Kaase intend to close the purchase of the Jailhouse Inn on July 31 and take over on August 1. They requested approval for a 3.2 malt liquor license and a wine license. These licenses are held by the current owner. Dorle said it was her dream to own a bed and breakfast. The couple intends to move back to Preston and reside at the third floor innkeeper’s apartment. Approval was given for the transfer of the licenses. Councilman Robert Maust, speaking to Tom and Dorle, said it is fortunate you are acquiring the Jailhouse Inn and will keep it going. • Heidi Jones introduced herself to the council as a candidate for Fillmore County Auditor/ Treasurer. She said she grew up in Beaver Township where she was one of seven children. She has two children of her own and one granddaughter. She studied business management in college. The majority of her working career has been in public service, 11 years working her way up within the auditor/treasurer’s office. She said she is passionate about transparency, letting people know where their money goes, including her own and her family’s tax dollars. There will be a primary election on August 14, as three people are running for the office. The two highest

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Rushford Village continues to review Benson Lane project By Kirsten Zoellner “It’s hard to get our arms around this thing.” It’s a sentiment Rushford Village Mayor Gordon Johnson has stated several times in relation to a road project on Benson Lane that was estimated to cost upwards of $150,000. The road currently has what Johnson’s described as a “Missouri crossing,” which overtops after significant rainfall. The current culvert is failing, being undermined by the water flow, and erosion around the area continues. However, the road services just a handful of properties and the city council is weighing the benefits against the risk and cost. Bolton & Menk Engineer Derek Olinger was present a summary of his recent discussion with the city’s financial consultant, Mike Bubany, of David Drown & Associates. “It’s really just coming down to one option for this, paying for this out of taxes,” said Olinger. Because the project cost was not figured into the last budget, the council would have to proceed with a public hearing to adjust the budget and tax levy. The bond would be secured via a microloan from Minnesota Rural Water. Olinger cautioned that there is a higher interest rate and issuance costs, but it’s the only bond option. The overall effect would be equivalent to the last 5-7% levy increase. The city received a proposal from Generation X Construction, which was resubmitted on July 13. It calls for 48” culverts, 40’ long, with 6” thick surface area, and includes removal and installation, in addition to 300 yards or more of riprap to address erosion. The proposal cost was just $42,500. Olinger’s only concerns with the proposal was whether or not it was a total project cost, including price for additional aggregate to get people back and forth during construction, additional fill for below the culvert, and other project needs. “What he’s talking about doing is very similar. The biggest difference is capacity. If he’s still willing to do it at those prices, you’d be getting a really good deal. I’d just be surprised,” added Olinger. “With the frequency of water overtopping, it’s going to be better than the current 30” culvert), but wouldn’t meet five or 10-year event standards. It sounds like he’s on par with

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what we were originally thinking.” The council directed Olinger to meet with Generation X Construction to go over proposal details before the council makes a decision. Bolton & Menk will be involved in the project, regardless of which way the council decides to go, if they want the company’s assistance. “This project is small enough. If it’s below the $100,000 threshold, you don’t need a signed engineering plan,” said OIinger. The council did approve a street maintenance/crack filling quote from Asphalt Armor Sealcoating & Paving, LLC. in the amount of $10,081. An additional quote, from the same company, in the amount of $1,670, was approved for the Village Hall parking lot. Engineers noted no red flags, but weren’t immediately familiar with the product being used to crack seal. Funds for the work were already received for city street maintenance. While looking at the work, the city has directed Clerk Mary Miner to contact a local contractor to address a water diversion at a south Rushford residence, via a concrete curb area. The issue was looked at and discussed during the most recent road tour. The council also approved a contract with Norway Township for tractor rental at a rate of $40/hour. Typically, the Vil-

lage charges $100/hour for “man and machine,” but it was noted this agreement is for the tractor only. A decision on whether or not to proceed with three noise ordinance signs at the highway entrances to the city was tabled for more discussion and research. Minnesota Department of Transportation would install the signs at designated locations at a cost of $965 per sign. Clerk Mary Miner stated the state needed to send out a field team to verify the locations and to provide and install the signs, hence the high cost. The council will discuss the cost with the citizens who requested the signs before deciding how to proceed. Councilor Chad Rasmussen questioned how the city could enforce it, noting that drivers could claim it was a safety issue, as engine braking is a safety-option for malfunctioning brakes. “It’s more of a warning. You expect that it’s going to get some compliance. You have to look at the cost and the benefit. It’s not going to eliminate it entirely,” said City Attorney Tom Manion. The matter will likely be discussed at the next council meeting. The timeframe to file to candidacy for Rushford Village Mayor and expiring council seats starts July 31 and ends August 14, at 5 p.m. Councilor Rich Smith has already noted he intends to run for re-election. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Tuesday, August 7, at 7 p.m., at the Village Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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R-P continues trapshooting debate; looks at Operating Referendum in November

The R-P School Board listens to discussion on the trapshooting team. Pictured, left to right, Board Chairman John Linder, Superintendent Chuck Ehler, and Board Directors Joyce Iverson, Bonnie Prinsen, and Valerie Howe. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner By Kirsten Zoellner The Monday, July 16 Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting had a packed agenda, including a number of items of old business and a lengthy schedule of new items. One particular item, which carried over from last month’s meeting, was discussion regarding the status of trapshooting team. Trapshooting coach Colby Lind was on hand to address the board regarding a number of discrepancies in loss that were discussed at the previous month’s meeting. According to Lind, some equipment and supplies are purchased in larger, cost-saving quantities and a good deal of inventory remains. The district noted in documents related to the meeting that the team was $5,146 in the red. However, Lind maintains this amount is inaccurate when remaining inventories are taken into consideration. “I’m a little disappointed about what was said at the last board meeting. I would rather have had a conversation prior to board discussion,” said Lind. “There’s over $4,000 worth of targets and ammunition remaining. The difference is significant.” Another area of contention is whether or not trapshooting is a Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) sanctioned event. “I don’t want to beat a dead horse, but in the next breath, I don’t know if we’re all on the same page,” said Lind. The Minnesota Clay Target Association heads up teams’ regular seasons, similarly to conference play in other sports. At the conclusion of the regular season, the association hosts a championship event in Alexandria. According to Lind,

the top 40 teams from that event and the 100, top-scoring regular season participants go to a MSHSL championship tournament. Lind argued that the sport and events are listed on the MSHSL website, while things such as JO Volleyball and True Team Track are not. “If it wasn’t sanctioned it wouldn’t be there. It’s not fair to the kids to tell them, ‘We’re gonna cover true team track events, but not trapshooting.’ That’s the part I struggle with,” stressed Lind. “I feel I owe it to the kids to come and talk about it.” Currently, the trapshooting team has club status within the district and is not considered a school-sponsored sport or activity. “Some of the options we’ve talked about aren’t fair to the kids and don’t follow our motto of, ‘Always Our Best,’” added Lind. “It’s a disservice to the kids who have been pushed out of other athletics because of abilities or previous treatment. It’s not fair to discuss it without talking with the coaches and team.” A team typically needs one coach per 10 participants, as well as one safety officer, but in teams over 30 participants, teams are required to have four coaches. R-P boasted a team of 33 participants in 2018, four of whom advanced to the top tournament in the nation. “Trapshooting has evolved. I don’t know if staying with status quo is good enough. Where the line is drawn in the sand, I don’t know. But, all the other activities have a set fee. Other activities don’t make money and I don’t know that it’s what we’re here for,” added Lind. “Investing in these kids

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is the bottom line. The parents and kids on the team felt attacked. We don’t tell other kids they have to fundraise to cover the costs of participation in events.” Lind went on to suggest that trapshooting, which is an olympic sport, should be considered alongside other sports, such as football, basketball, and baseball. Superintendent Chuck Ehler cautioned Lind on how he interpreted the discussion. “A concern was expressed to the board and we responded to it.” Board Director Bonnie Prinsen looked comparatively at other districts, noting many have volunteer coaches and elect to have the participants pay a fee. Lind countered that to be consistent with other MSHSL teams and events, participants aren’t required to pay a user fee, fundraise, and pay their own accommodations and meals during tournament play. “It’s been volunteer coaches, but after a certain amount of time, they run out of gas. It’s a commitment,” said Lind. “I don’t know what’s fair, but it doesn’t come close to some of the other activities and what they’re paid. I think we’re wrong in looking at it as a club status.” Athletic Director Dan Bieberdorf stated that the event isn’t MSHSL-sanctioned and that there are no established bylaws for it. “The link on the state site refers back to the Minnesota Clay Target Association. I’ve talked to the head of the association. He doesn’t foresee it becoming a full-fledged activity. Yes it’s affiliated, but it’s not the same as other activities.” Board Director Dean Mierau made a motion to financially support the teams’ coaches, but the motion died for lack of second. Ehler indicated he would work to put together a working budget for the team. In other news, the district has an interested party with a proposal to purchase the former elementary school building. The entity, who was not named by the district, came directly to the district with the proposal, but has not been forthcoming with documentation, according to Ehler. They have until midAugust to provide documentation to complete purchase or a Plan B will be proposed for the city to consider. “We’ll know more in a month,” added Ehler.

The new school updates continue, with proposals from Weiser Brothers Construction, Generation X Construction, and R&R Construction presented to the board for new sidewalks to the new school site. The proposals call for base and grading work and/or extension of city sidewalks for six-foot wide concrete walkways, extending 1,100 linear feet from Highway 43 to the school along the south side of Pine Meadows Lane with completion prior to the September 4 school start date. Mierau questioned when the district advertised for proposals. It was clarified by Ehler that he reached out to area contractors and the project was not published seeking quotes, as the amount for the project fell below the $175,000 level. “It’s probably going to be the best, most efficient way to receive a quote,” noted Mierau. Board Director Jon Pettit suggested the quotes be on a standardized form so the board can read a bid comparison. Director Bonnie Prinsen also noted it was not easily seen on the proposals whether differences were being offered. The board tabled the approval of a contractor so the district can publish request for proposals, due July 27. A special school board session will be held July 30, at 5:30 p.m., in the forum room to review proposals and formally select a contractor. The board did approve a 20182020 Custodial Contract with Minnesota School Employees Association. The contract allows for a 2018-2019 pay increase of 2.1% and a 2019-2020 increase of 1.90%. The largest increases over the current base amount, $5,307 and $4,968.99 respectively, are related to salary for custodial staff. Additional increases are found in payments to LTD Insurance, 403(b), District PERA, and District FICA. The district has five full-time and two part-time custodial employees. The board also approve to appointment of an Interim Board Member to fill the vacancy left after Julie Koop’s resignation. Four interested persons submitted letters of interest and resumes to the board for

review. The candidates were Jeff Michel, Steve Highum, Tony Heiden, and Kathy Ingram. Board members were allowed to nominate one individual and no second was needed for the nomination. Board Director Joyce Iverson nominated Ingram, Mierau nominated Heiden, and Pettit nominated Highum. The board voted 4:2 in favor of appointing Kathy Ingram as interim board member. The board also approved placing an Operating Referendum on the general election ballot for Tuesday, November 6. The referendum comes a year early, but the district felt it was less costly to avoid a special election. The referendum, if approved will be property tax levies spread on Referendum Market Value and does not include seasonal recreational property or agricultural land and buildings (only levied on house, garage, and one acre). Barbie Doyle, Financial Specialist for Ehlers, Inc. was on hand to address the options and need for the referendum. According to Doyle, there have been legislative changes for aid, dividing operational revenue from the state for into three tiers. R-P falls within the first two tiers with the state providing 61% of aid revenue in Tier 1 and 34% of aid revenue in Tier 2. The last operating referendum was in 2009 when voters approved $940.19 per student. “The state hasn’t kept up with inflation,” added Doyle. The board approved a resolution authorizing a $300 referendum authority, which does not impact taxpayers. By August 24, the board must decide whether to what level to seek to increase that authority, which will be funded through property tax. “We’re educating our younger students, the younger population, and we do not receive any state funding for that. We need to address deficit funding for it and one way is to give consideration for a referendum.” The next regularly scheduled board meeting is Monday, August 20, at 5:30 p.m., in the forum room. The public is encouraged to attend.

R-P Trapshooting Coach Colby Lind addresses the school board July 16. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner

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Chatfield Schools search for new elementary principal By Mary Allen The Chatfield School Board met on July 16, 2018, in Room 212 at the high school. Board members present were Scott Backer, Amy Jeffers, Katie Priebe and Matt McMahon along with Superintendent Harris, Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowrey, and High School Principal Randy Paulson. Lanny Isensee was not present. Under board committee reports, Jerry Chase reported that the contract with Superintendent Harris was settled and would be brought up for approval under new business. Scott Backer reported on his recent HVED meeting where there was discussion of a new configuration for the ALC (Alternative Learning Center). There will be a proposal coming on an efficiency survey that was conducted to determine an appropriate site for the ALC. Randy Paulson began his report by thanking Craig Ihrke for his tenure as the elementary principal. Mr. Ihrke has accepted the position of superintendent at Caledonia. He wished him well and said he will miss working

with him. New items at the high school will be the change of the starting time in the morning from 8:10 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. and new grading procedures for grades nine through 12 that will accommodate all of the different course options. A committee has been formed to help monitor struggling students and working with them so they can be successful. Superintendent Harris also wished Mr. Ihrke well in his new position and thanked him for his service. The principal search is underway and 15 people have volunteered to be on the search committee. Harris said he has a process that should accommodate this larger number on the committee. To date there are 17 applicants and the interviewing will take place on July 31, 2018. Under the construction update, he reported it is still on budget and on time. School will be able to start on time but a few items will need to be completed after school starts that will not affect the school day. He also discussed the MnDOT Highway 52 project that will add

Goal exceeded by 6 at Harmony blood drive Thank you to all the donors who contributed to the success of the bloodmobile held in Harmony on July 10, 2018. Our goal for the day was 44, and with 53 donors presenting (including one first-time donor), we succeeded in collecting 50 units. In addition to exceeding our goal, the following milestones were reached by local donors: Richard Berg, 12 gallons; Peter Bissen, 10 gallons; Marie Dambach, 23 gallons; Frances D. Gingerich, 1 gallon; Bonnie Hahn, 5 gallons; Harvey J. Hershberger, 5 gallons; Pam Hoppe, 7 gallons; Whitney Keene, 1 gallon.

The bloodmobile is sponsored by the Harmony American Legion Auxiliary, and many of the volunteers are Auxiliary members. However, numerous volunteers from the community also help make our blood drives successful. Thank you to everyone for your continued support in this worthwhile effort. The next bloodmobile will be in Harmony on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, from 1-7 p.m. If you’d like to schedule an appointment, please call Marilyn Bratager at (507) 937-3406 or schedule one online at http:// www.redcrossblood.org/.

Chosen Valley Mini Grant ProGraM Root River State Bank and F & M Community Bank-Chatfield are excited to announce their continued sponsorship of the Chosen Valley Mini Grant. Applications for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year will include funding of $5000.00, bringing the grand total to $85,000.00 that has been allocated over the past seventeen years to projects that would otherwise not be funded. This program is designed to give an opportunity for faculty to apply for a grant, up to $500.00 per project, to enhance or facilitate worthwhile endeavors that may otherwise be unavailable due to the lack of funds. This year there were 23 grant applications that were reviewed by Chatfield public school personnel and representatives of the banks. Once again, the reviewers were impressed with the variety of requests and the innovative ideas that were presented. A total of $5,000.00 was allocated. Some examples of projects that were approved for funding this year are: • Gopher Time, a new program developed to build connections amongst students and teachers. • Add-ons and materials to go with the Dash & Dot robots we currently have, making the robot user friendly for all levels. • Purchase of materials to focus on the inclusion of STEM lessons, covering four areas... science, technology, engineering, and math. • Go! Motion is a data collection sensor used to collect the position, velocity & acceleration data of moving objects. • Skills Coach – Chatfield Elementary School – 2yr program that helps provide learning connections for students so they can be successful in a regular classroom setting, focusing on attendance. • Support the ALP (Alternative Learning Program), allowing kids to attend a play at the Ordway. Root River State Bank and F & M Community Bank-Chatfield are pleased to participate in this program and to provide funding that will offer enrichment and additional learning opportunities to benefit the children of the Chatfield School District.

compliant sidewalk access and curb and gutter near the football field entrance and the first meeting was held with the Wendel Companies to develop a site plan for the old swimming pool area for future needs of parking lots and driveways. The school board Activities Committee set a date to meet to review and evaluate behavior expectation for parents, athletes, and coaches as requested by board member Amy Jeffers. They will also evaluate current fundraiser practices and future needs. The school board Safety Committee set up ALICE training for the members to give them an accurate sense of the safety and security philosophy and procedures related to active threats. Harris also reported that Kindergarten enrollment is down this year with the fall projection of 50 students compared to a 60 student average in past years. They will still have three sections this year to ensure a solid start for these students in kindergarten but from a budget standpoint could not sustain these sections in coming years for this class, if the numbers do not increase. His-

torically, class sizes have been set in the low to mid-20s in grades one through six. Under consent items, the meeting minutes for June 19, 2018, were approved, along with employee activity passes for school year 2018-2019. New hires approved were Kirk Affeldt, junior high football coach, and April McBroom, preschool teacher. Also approved were the fall 2018 coaches: Tom Bance, varsity football assistant; Josh Berhow, junior varsity football; Kyle Tollefson, ninth football; Bryan Neis, junior high football; Kathy Bernard, junior varsity volleyball; Nikki Ostby, eighth grade volleyball; April McBroom, seventh grade volleyball and Jayna Harstad, cross country assistant. The following resignations were accepted: Craig Ihrke, elementary principal; Mark Eickhoff, varsity softball coach; and preschool teacher, Brittney Klug. The following job postings were approved for listing: elementary principal, varsity softball coach, part-time preschool assistant, and preschool teacher. The board also approved the Danceline Fund

Raiser at the VFW Bingo in August. Under new business, the 10-year LTFM (Long Term Facility Maintenance) was approved. This is an annual submission for all districts since the new LTFM funding system was put into place. The annual agreement with HVED to purchase education services for 2019 was approved along with an adjustment to the donation and grants received for fiscal year 2018. The superintendent’s contract for 2018-2021 was approved and Superintendent Harris thanked them for their consideration of his request. The other contract agreement that was approved was the support staff employment agreement for fiscal year 2019 and 2020. The school board committee approved a 2% salary increase for the first year and 1.5 % increase for the second year. They also added a twelfth step. There were some minor language adjustments. The meeting was adjourned. The school board meets on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the high school unless otherwise noted. Summer office hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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“Reflections” showcases Womanhood Within Water

Photography of Rhea Pappas at the Lanesboro Arts Gallery August 18 - October 14. Photo submitted Lanesboro Arts presents “Reflections,” a photography exhibit by Rhea Pappas of underwater pictures. The exhibit opens with an artist reception on Saturday, August 18, 2018, from 6-8 p.m., and runs through October 18, 2018. The reception will

include wine and hors d’oeuvres, as well as live music. Always free and open to the public, the Lanesboro Arts Gallery is open seven days a week. Rhea Pappas is a 31-year-old, female photographer working out of the Twin Cities. Her work mainly focuses in emotion, relief, and womanhood within water. Growing up in Golden Valley, Minn., and spending most her life sailing, traveling, and exploring the world with her family has brought this love and focus in water as a form of expression. Her earlier 20s brought some chaos to her life with post-traumatic stress, depression, memory loss, and a cervical cancer scare that brought her urge to photograph a sense of relief, calmness, and inner strength unavoidable. Photographing this way gave her the feelings she desired and missed

in her own life and was a silent cry for the calmness and inner peace within her photographs. She photographed the world she desired to live in. “The water was always a safe place that calmed me,” Pappas shares. “I know I’m not the only one who dreams of a summer haze, where nothing mattered but the weightless relief of Minnesota’s cool waters. It’s something I want to recall and share with others.” Since she was a small child, Pappas grew up sailing with her father throughout all of the Great Lakes and even journeyed from Florida up the Atlantic coastline. When she was 16, her dad would let her take complete control of the boat when he needed to rest for the night. Pappas realizes, “This was when I became an adult. It was a moment of empowerment.”

Later in life, when she was deciding between marine biology or photography, because of her sailing experience, she told herself, “anything I put my mind to, I could handle.” She has since become an accomplished photographer with exhibitions in France, New York, Vermont and the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. She has future aspirations of taking photos and exhibiting on the coasts. Pappas’s work captures a sense of liberation and escape from reality through underwater photography of women. The body of work to be showcased at Lanesboro Arts in “Reflections” is about exploring natural bodies of water and playing with their innate properties as home, safety, and womenly. “Photographing this collection was a different process than all of my previous exhibitions since I did not shoot in an artificial body of water and did not light it,” Pappas remarked. “The purpose for me was to draw from my memories of enjoying the lakes in Minnesota and getting out of Minnesota’s hot summer sun.” For Pappas, coming up with the title of the show followed, “the place I am in, in life.” She adds that, “I find myself daydreaming of my childhood and

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past. I’m romantically fascinated and in love with the water, it creates a dream-like nostalgia that brings me comfort, joy, and ease.” “My love for water runs deep in my soul,” Pappas exclaims. “When I have people look at my art, I want them to experience something. Not quite cinematic, but I want there to be an experience, a narrative, an enlightenment, even possibly something that inspires them to look at something or feel something different. What art is, is simple. It is what the viewer thinks it is.” Pappas is excited to exhibit her work in Lanesboro at the Lanesboro Arts Gallery. “It’s very exciting to be a part of a statewide artistic community in Minnesota and share our love for the arts and our home.” The exhibit is sponsored by Commonweal Theatre made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. For more information visit www.lanesboroarts.org, call (507) 467-2446 or email gallery@lanesboroarts.org. Handicapped accessible and free to the public, the exhibition gallery is located at 103 Parkway Avenue North in Lanesboro.

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Farmers & Merchants games a unique form of entertainment

By Barb Jeffers There are not many places where you will find farmers in tutus, firemen running bases backwards and merchants grabbing corn cobs, but all this and much more will be happening on Saturday, July 28 in Fountain, Minn. The games will be sponsored by the Fountain 150th Anniversary committee as a fundraiser for next year’s 150th Anniversary celebration. There will be two softball games played. The first game will start at 2 p.m. and the second game will begin at 3:30. During the second game prizes will be given out, which you will not want to miss. There are numerous prizes including a DVD player, canopy tent, lawn chairs and gift cards for several local businesses and many other prizes too numerous to list. Two half hogs will also be awarded to two lucky people (processing not included) that will have their freezers stocked for the winter, thanks to the generosity of Dave Mensink of Mensink Farms. The “rules,” if you want to refer to them as rules, of the Farmers & Merchants game is The July 28 Farmers & Merchants ball games in Fountain are sure very different than what you are accustomed to when watching a to entertain the crowd. Photo by Barb Jeffers softball game. One inning, for example, is a kick ball game using a kickball instead of a softball. In certain innings, batters wear a tutu or some other costume, and if the batters are able to run the bases they have the opportunity to deadlIne: pick up corn cobs along the frIday, august 24 way to earn extra runs – but only if they are wearing the publIsh date: assigned costume. monday, september 3 Watching the players run around the bases backwards when required can be very funny especially when they are ContaCt us for more InformatIon! trying to hurry in order to avoid being thrown out or attempting ads@fIllmoreCountyjournal.Com to get to home plate to score a run. 507-765-2151 Probably the funniest part of the Farmers & Merchants softball games are when batters are required to put the end of their bat on the ground, place their foreheads on the smaller end, spin around a number of times which makes them dizzy, and then have to either hit the softball off of a tee or throw it up in the air and hit it. If the batter actually manages to hit the ball they usually do not have such good luck when trying to run to first base while still dizzy. Although the softball games are being called Farmers & Merchants softball games, they are also referred to as Town & Country games. “It’s not like the old days where everybody was a merchant in town,” explains Scott Rustad, member of the Fountain 150th Anniversary celebration committee. So calling it the Town & Country games seems more fitting for current times, although many remember the games as Farmer’s & Merchant’s games

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Fillmore County Police Reports Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Amy Ranee Boettcher, 42, Rochester, Minn.; 6/2/2018, Compose, Read, or Send Electronic Message in Motion or Traffic, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Robert Chet Christopherson, 48, Hayfield, Minn.; 6/2/2018, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Scott Richard Coxworth, 49, Houston, Minn.; 6/28/2018, Operate Vehicle with Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $120. Peter Eugene Erickson, 51, Chatfield, Minn.; 6/2/2018, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Ross Morgan Farrell, 32, Sullivan, Mo.; 6/17/2018, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Michael Gerard Jurkiewicz, 63, Chesterfield, Mo.; 6/7/2018, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

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Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Michelle Rae Lee, 41, Elkton, Minn.; 5/20/2018, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Stephanie Louise Lilliard, 42, Waukon, Iowa; 5/30/2018, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Laurie Jean Magnus, 61, Harmony, Minn.; 5/26/2018, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. John Richard Masters, 56, Cresco, Iowa; 6/23/2018, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Brij Pal, 48, Decorah, Iowa; 6/20/2018, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Cody John Ristau, 19, Preston, Minn.; 6/7/2018, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Arturo Morales Rodriguez, 40, Minneapolis, Minn.; 5/27/2018, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (59/40), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Ryan Ronald Soppa, 26, Peterson, Minn.; 4/12/2018, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Jeffrey S. Strandlie, 25, Prairie du Chien Wisc; 6/25/2018, Seat Belt Required - Driver and

Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Preston Police Department John J. Blum, 44, Portland, Oreg.; 7/1/2018, Speeding (54/40), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Justin Scott Brimeyer, 27, Dubuque, Iowa; 6/10/2018, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Jessica Jo Brotherton, 37, Preston, Minn.; 4/10/2018, Dog at Large, Fine $20, Total Fees $110. Harold Norman Cropp, 66, Lanesboro, Minn.; 6/3/2018, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. David Albert Hoffman, 56, Apple Valley, Minn.; 6/16/2018, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Duane Phillip House, 69, Harmony, Minn.; 6/16/2018, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Anthony Gordon Williams, 20, Victoria, Minn.; 6/7/2018, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Rushford Police Department Jacob Arthur Adler, 33, Lake City, Minn.; 2/11/2018, Operate Vehicle with Expired Registration, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Paige Kayleen Suchla, 27, Winona, Minn.; 4/10/2018, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. 4/10/2018, Driver Who is Not Owner Must Later Produce Proof of Insurance, Fine $200.

Fillmore County District Court On July 9, Justin Dean House, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. House, 35, of Harmony, is charged with 3rd Degree Drug Possession (Methamphetamine/Amphetamine in School/Park/Public Housing Zone). It is a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both. On or about July 7, a conservation officer allegedly approached the defendant while fishing in a public park. In his possession, House allegedly had (drug) items including a substance that tested positive for meth.

For Sale: Property In Chester, IOWA

CHS Inc. (“CHS”) is offering multiple properties in Chester, Howard County, Iowa, for sale by sealed bid. The properties are described as follows. All bushel capacities are approximate: Property A-1 Address: 195 Market Street Tax ID No. 240050016030000 What’s there: Six – 50,000 Bu. Grain Bins Property A-2: Address: 193 Market Street Tax ID No. 240050016040000 What’s there: One - 12,000 Gallon NH3 Tank

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With regard to Property A-2: (i) CHS does not have clear title to Property A-2; (ii) CHS would be conveying any interest it has in Property A-2 “AS IS”; and (iii) CHS is under no obligation to cure any defects in the title to Property A-2. Buyer should determine its offer accordingly. Property B Address: James Avenue and Loville Street Tax ID No.240060022010000 and 240080036010000 What’s there: Bare land; Four – 125,000 Bu. Grain Bins; One (1) 5,000 bph Grain Dryer; One (1) – 27,000 Bu. Wet Bin; 1-3,000 Bu. Butler Overhead Bin; 1-2,000 Bu. Butler Overhead Bin; Storage Building Property C Address: 120 Market Street Tax ID No. 240080037020000 and 240080000040000 What’s there: Eight Grain Bins (2-125,000 Bu; 3-81,000 Bu, 1-5,500 Bu; 2-2,500 Bu); Shop; Agronomy Tanks; Warehouse, Office Complete legal descriptions of the properties are available upon request. Bidding Process: Sealed bids with a cashiers’ check equaling 10% of the bid must be received no later than 4 pm, August 10, 2018. All bids should include the name, address and phone number of the entity placing the bid and clearly identify which property(s) are being bid on.

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At a time, date, and location to be determined after all sealed bids have been received by CHS, the parties with the three (3) highest sealed bids will have the opportunity to raise their bid a minimum of $1,000.00 above the highest bid. Bidding will cease when the remaining bidders no longer raise the minimum $1,000.00 in the time allotted. The party possessing the final bid will have 24 hours to submit an additional cashiers’ check to bring its aggregate down payment to 10% of the final bid and sign a purchase agreement on the terms described below. Unsuccessful bidders will have their checks returned within five (5) days after the successful bid is determined. Terms of Sale: • CHS is offering the properties for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS” on a cash only basis. • Properties A-1, B, and C would be conveyed by Warranty Deed, subject to reservations, restrictions and easements of record, if any. Property A-2 would be conveyed by Quit Claim Deed. Properties A-1 and A-2 make up one site and must be bid on together. • Buyer would be responsible for all closing costs, including abstracting fees, title insurance, survey costs and environmental assessments as required by buyer. • Real Estate taxes would be prorated to the closing date based upon the most current tax statement and settled at closing. • Possession would be given on date of closing. • CHS reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids. For questions, call Fran Swain at 651-355-6293. A copy of the purchase agreement is available for review by prospective bidders upon request. Send sealed bids with bidder’s return address and phone number to: CHS Inc. Attn: Fran Swain – Chester Properties P.O. Box 64089, MS 305 • St. Paul, MN 55164-0089

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10 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD

$139,900

• 2 Bedrooms • 2 Dens • Hardwood floors • Main floor laundry • Updated windows • Vinyl siding • Private backyard patio • Remodeled kitchen and bath • 2 Porches • Air Conditioning • Storage Shed • Great location

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Full baths • 2 Car Garage • 3,488 sq. ft. • Double corner lot • 2-Covered porches • Walk-up attic • Original woodwork • Pocket doors • Hardwood floors • Butler pantry • 9’ Ceilings • Paneled doors • Fenced yard • Paver patio • Fruit trees/gardens • Remodeled in the 80’s

520 W JEWELL AVE, LAKE CITY

31008 US 52, CHATFIELD

#4087814 #4089729

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage • 1 Car Garage • Main floor master suite • Modern Kitchen • Updated baths • 4 Season porch w/fireplace • New furnace & CA • Double lot (0.33 ac) • Fenced yard • Move-in-Condition

$139,900 1218 CHURCH AVE, ST. CHARLES #4088308

• 2-2 Bedroom units with separate heat & access • 2nd floor apartment (1,019 sq. ft.) totally remodeled • Full basement, Fenced yard • Some original woodwork • Huge covered deck • New garage (26’x 24’) in 2013 • Close to downtown • Ideal for the owner-occupant

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$455,900

#4088693

• 5 Bedrooms • 4 Baths • 4,353 sq. ft. • 3 Car garage • Hardwood floors • Ceramic tile floors • Quality windows • Custom cabinetry & trim • Granite tops • Theater room • Master suite w/heated floors, ceramic shower & whirlpool • Wooded lot • Gated subdivision • Private blacktop drive NO WORK NEEDED – GREAT LOCATION

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$209,900

240 2ND ST NE, HARMONY

$94,900 #4086626

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage • Full basement • New roof, windows, siding, flooring, appliances • Built 1948 • 2,190 sq. ft. • Storage shed • Patio • No backyard neighbors • Dead End Street • On Golf Course

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104 FILLMORE ST E, WYKOFF

$233,000 #4088912

• 4 Bedroom • 4 Bath • 2 Car Gar. (728 sq. ft.) • 3,808 sq. ft. • Main Floor living • Energy efficient • Private & fenced yard • Wood floors • Paneled doors • Open layout • Large rooms • Finished lower level • Theatre room • In-floor heat ready • Drive a little save a lot • Choice of schools

FARM LAND

100 GOLD ST N, WYKOFF

$124,900 #4084344

• Totally renovated building • Commercial kitchen • Pizza ovens • 3 Baths • 2 Dining areas • Finished LL • Operating as Bank Gift Haus & Margaret’s Tea Room • Professional rental office with separate access

CHATFIELD – JORDAN TOWNSHIP! 154 Acres of bare land, (100 acres tillable, 40 acres pasture with spring, 14 acres woods/non-tillable). Possible building site. $885,000 $840,000 $750,000

98 CEDAR ST, FOUNTAIN

$72,900 #4084059

• 1 Bedroom • Garage • 2 Lots on the corner • Everything updated in 1992 • Affordable • Updated windows, roof & garage door • Gas $29 • Electric $105 • Water/Sewer $73 • Garbage $19 • Move-in condition • Start here

WYKOFF – Farm in Jordan Township – 124 acres located in a beautiful valley with the Root River running through the property. Approximately 45 acres could be tillable with the balance being fenced pasture. Includes hay shed. $399,900

$618,103 12716 COUNTY RD 138 SE, CHATFIELD #4082543

• 3 Plus bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage • Built 1990 • 2,143 sq. ft. on one floor • No steps • Handicap Accessible • 26’ x 27’ Workshop • 54’ x 54’ Barn/Shed with box/tie stalls • 36 tillable acres • Excellent hunting with +/- 20 wooded acres • Awesome horse setup • +/- 1620 ft North Branch Root River

LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE FOUNTAIN – CARROLTON TOWNSHIP – 8.5 acre building site with a couple acres of tillable located off the county road high on the hill overlooking the valley. #4077950 $85,000 LANESBORO – 20 acre building site (5 tillable, balance woods) adjacent to state land. Blacktop road, great views, good access, new driveway, trails and tons of wildlife. #4085542 $149,900 LANESBORO – CARROLTON TOWNSHIP – 12 acres of woods with approximately 400’ of creek frontage and adjoins State land. Ideal for hunting, recreation or weekend getaway. Additional land available for building site. #4076539 $49,900 LANESBORO – New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $79,900

LANESBORO – HOLT TOWNSHIP – Approximately 93.5 acres (39 tillable acres rented, 13.5 CRP, 22 wooded, balance yard/pasture) with home and outbuildings. Excellent investment & hunting property. $535,000

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www.timdanielson.com 272 Main St. North Chatfield MN 55923 Ph: 507- 867-9100 Cell: 507- 259-9110

ELCOR Realty Co.

SOLD 2006 26TH AVE NW, ROCHESTER • 2 Bedrooms •O S 2 BathsLD• Garage • Built 1974 431 AVENUE C NE, CHATFIELD • 2 Plus bedroom SO• LGarageD• 0.29 acre lot 430 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD • 2 Bedrooms D • 3 Season Porch S•O2 CarLgarage

30 MILL HOUSE LANE SW, CHATFIELD

• 2 Bedrooms • Attached Garage • 1,208 sq. ft.

Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI

803 CRESTWOOD COURT SPRING VALLEY • $245,000

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Exceptionally meticulous 4 bdrm, 2 bath walkout ranch home located in desirable location on culde-sac drive. You’ll fall in love with the updated kitchen w/granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, deck and patio area made out of brick pavers. Impressive exterior with extensive landscaping and perennial garden area. Beautiful deck that overlooks the back yard. Updated paint colors, extra amenities and ready for new occupants. Just move right in and enjoy. Sellers installed new mitigation system 2018.

219 MAIN ST. S. WYKOFF • $109,900

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Charming 4 bedroom 2 bath home with lots of character and charm. You’ll love all the old original woodwork, hardwood floors and built-in columns between the living room and dining room. Main floor bedroom is currently used as office, main floor laundry and 1/2 bath. The bedrooms all have walk-in closets. Beautiful arched doorways, permanent steel siding, updated electrical, all new windows and single detached garage with cement drive. Nicely landscaped yard located in established neighborhood with mature trees. Move-in ready!

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SPRING VALLEY, MN • $148,900

720 N BROADWAY SPRING VALLEY • $136,000

4.5 acres on the edge of town. Beautiful 4-5 bedroom turn of the century home. Hardwood floors, original woodwork, beautiful leaded glass windows, beamed ceilings in the dining room, fireplace in the living room, built-in cupboards in dining room, kitchen, and even in the hallway. Most bedrooms have walk-in closets. Beautiful enclosed front porch and deck off the front of the house. Many mature trees for shade. 2+ car attached garage, machine shed used as workshop, detached 2 car garage used for storage and good well. Septic needs to be replaced. Priced to sell!

Great Business Opportunity as owner is retiring! Currently operating as a greenhouse and floral business which has been owner operated by 2 different families since 1954. Long term established business. Inventory will be sold separately as it changes on a daily basis. Excellent location on busy Highway 16 & 63. For more information or to schedule a time to preview the business give me a call!

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140 ELTON HILL LANE NW ROCHESTER, MN 55901 EMAIL: JOHN.NELSON@CBBURNET.COM WEBSITE: WWW.JOHNNELSONREALTY.COM

507-216-1140

100 Hidden Valley Lanesboro, MN $549,000

MLS#4088546

MLS#4071760 4 BED, 4 BATH • 2,718 SQ. FT. Once in a lifetime opportunity! Custom built private off-the-grid retreat on 56 acres with in walking distance to 1327 Century Pt Ln Lanesboro. Quality, craftsmanship, and Rochester, MN attention to detail are found throughout this beautiful home and woods and $339,900 MLS#4085938 prairie on the top of a bluff with no visible neighbors. 3 BED, 3 BATH • 1,985 SQ. FT.

Nestled in a deep valley of the Root River, you’ll ﬁnd Historic Lanesboro - Minnesota’s hidden town and this Beautiful Historic Downtown Lanesboro Building for Lease!

SOLD

Cell 507-259-5454 Website: www.toddhadoff.com E-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com

PENDING

MLS#4088627 4 BED, 2 BATH • 1,900 SQ. FT. Beautiful sunrise and sunsets! Properties like this do not come around very often in the area. Enjoy the country life with this 4 bedroom home on 5.0 acres just outside of Albert Lea. Perfect Hobby Farm to show and pasture horses and other animals. Reﬁnished hardwood ﬂoors, new carpet, new paint interior rooms.

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MLS#4085076 1 BED, 2 BATHS • 3,472 SQ. FT. The Cracked Egg is a well established restaurant for sale in scenic Lanesboro! Great Location off of US Hwy 16 and Parkway. Great Opportunity to own and operate this turn-key restaurant. Inventory and equipment stay with the property. Seats 50-plus and on-off street parking. Large one bedroom above restaurant to live in or rent.

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116 FILLMORE ST., PRESTON

$99,900

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$134,900

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$235,000

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$119,900

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108 GREENLEAFTON RD, PRESTON

13033 QUILT ROAD, SPRING VALLEY

10 acres • Large ranch home (1,952’ on main ﬂoor) • 3 large bedrooms on main • 2 baths • Main ﬂoor laundry • Open kitchen, dining and

344 MAIN ST N #3, CHATFIELD

storage area • Walk-out • 3 car detached garage • Storage shed

$92,900

ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE $59,900

FORESTVILLE STATE PARK

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

Serving SE Minnesota 933 GRAND ST SE, CHATFIELD

deck • Crown molding • Patio • Garden • Enclosed porch • 864 4 bedroom • Steel siding • 2+ garage • Large yard • Open kitchen sq. ft. garage /heated shop • New windows, roof, doors, water and and dining • Living room • Ideal for permanent home or rental • Quick breaker box possession available

Give me a call today! 507-259-5454

Roxanne Johnson Broker/Owner, GRI, CRS, ABR Cell: (507) 458-6110 remax@harmonytel.net MN & IA Licensed

$124,500

www.SEMNrealestate.com

$22,900

740 3rd Ave SE, Harmony

$220,000

23870 County 21, Lanesboro

Like-new ranch home! Built in 2007, this ranch home has main ﬂoor living, 3 bedrooms & a full basement. Deck w/country views.

Acreage located on hard surface road! 4 bedroom home on 14.65 acres outside of Lanesboro. Don’t miss this outdoor paradise!

310 2nd Ave SW, Harmony

3rd Ave SE, Harmony

245 2nd Ave NE, Harmony

TBD County 30, Harmony

30 2nd St NE, Harmony

$164,900

Buildable wooded parcel near Upper Iowa River. 46.88 acres to build, camp or hike.

112 Pleasant St NE, Preston

415 2nd Ave SE, Harmony

TBD Cedar Rd, Peterson

Condo units near trail & park with an easy walk to downtown. Choose Corson Condos & simplify your life!

Backs up to country! 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom plus den & basement family room.

$75,000

Vintage charmer. 3 bedroom home zoned residential or commerical. Includes extra vacant lot.

$135,000

Spud Boy Diner

105 PARKWAY AVE, LANESBORO

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

$114,900

90 MAIN ST., FOUNTAIN

Ideal location on Main St and close to State Bike Trail • Commercial potential for retail, hotel/ motel, ofﬁce space, shops, etc • Updates are already done

$163,500

Village Square of Harmony

Includes real estate, equipment, ﬁxtures & furnishings! Award winning pie, soup & recipes. Seller assistance & training. Turnkey!

110 Main St N, Canton $59,500

$210,960

Total remodel inside & out! Finished basement, 2 car attached garage and backyard deck.

Buildable vacant lots ready for you to build your dream home. Call today & take advantage of the city’s building incentives for 2018.

140 acres • Prime hunting ground • 63 acres tillable • 20 acres pasture • Building site with outbuildings • 1920 sq. ft. pole shed • Barn • Well

$235,000

Fixer upper. Large home on nice lot, needs your TLC.

Corner lot! 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom ranch home with lots of space! 2 car attached garage. Easy-to-keep yard with deck.

27583 DEEP RIVER ROAD LANESBORO

EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED

Bring your toys! Well maintained 3 bedroom w/updated kitchen & main ﬂoor living. 1,440 sq. ft. garage/workshop.

$116,900

$569,900

Realtor, GRI Cell: (507) 251- 0281 remax@harmonytel.net MN Licensed

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Commercial Opportunities 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • d/o • Living room • Dining room • Main ﬂoors laundry • New roof, c/a, windows, furnace • Fenced yard • Walk to prime trout ﬁshing • Next to state bike trail • Hooked up to city water and sewer.

$179,900 LIS NEW 26047 GLADIOLA LANE, LANESBORO 3.22 acres • Beautiful setting & views • 4+ bedrooms • 4 baths • Wood floors • High ceilings • Open floor plan • Formal dining • Living room • 2 family rooms • Master bath with jetted tub • Main floor laundry • Large office 601 FILLMORE ST, LANEBSORO • Rec area • 3 car attached garage • Crown molding • Remodeled and updated • Large corner lot • 4 bedrooms • 2 baths Paneled doors • Formal dining room • Living room • Main floor laundry • Large

113 Maple St N., Mabel

500 Riverview Dr. Whalan, MN $84,900

21257 US Hwy 52 • Preston, MN

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Multi-purpose building w/beautiful panoramic views of Camp Creek Valley for each office. 5 large office spaces available to rent. Each office space for rent is $400/Mo. All utilities are paid by owner. Lease agreements are 1yr5yr lease agreements. Kitchen area incl. stove/oven, microwave, refrigerator. New updated women & men restrooms. 35-car parking lot.

Updated ranch home • Wood ﬂoors • Formal dining room • Living room • Family room • Large rec room • Storage area • New furnace and water heater • Newer roof • Large fenced yard

Condo • 2 bedrooms • 2 baths • Open living, Dining and Kitchen living room • Family room • Master bath is roughed-in • Lower level • Large master with 2 w/in closets • Attached garage is roughed in for bedroom, rec area and family room • Large shop/

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MLS#4086386 MLS#4086390 2.61 ACRES 2.50 ACRES Gorgeous Lot for sale with the enjoyment Gorgeous Lot for sale with the enjoyment of common woods, trails and access to the of common woods, trails and access to Root River for outdoor enjoyment. It’s time the Root River for outdoor enjoyment. It’s to build on this 2.61 acre lot! time to build on this 2.50 acre lot!

$124,900

Remodeled and updated • 3 bedrooms • Large living room • Pantry • Ranch home on corner • 3 car garage • Carport • Living room • Dining Open kitchen and dining • New windows, flooring and roof • Main floor room • Open lower level ready to finish • Vinyl siding • Covered porch • Built-in gun cabinet • Heated 2+ garage • Move-in ready • Walking distance to grocery store and downtown 80-acre paradise • Walking Trails • Creek • Wildlife • A lot of laundry condition

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Totally renovated & remodeled 3 bedroom 2 bath home. All the walls have new sheet rock and will be mudded, taped and painted in neutral color. New plumbing & electrical with new furnace and water heater. Mud room is also home to main floor laundry – all new. ¾ bath on main floor with shower – all new. New laminate flooring throughout main floor. Stairs and upper level will have all new carpet. Upstairs full bath is all new. Both baths will have linoleum installed, new toilets, sinks etc. Formal dining room has arched doorway to living room area. Kitchen will have new countertops and cabinets re-installed. New appliances will be installed or $4,000 appliance allowance, whichever new buyer would like. New shingles on front of the house and new wood front steps. This house will be totally new. Come look early and pick out your own paint and flooring colors!

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22004 411TH AVE, LANESBORO

tree value • Large 4 bedroom country home • 4 baths • Wood floors • Formal dining room • Formal living room • Family room w/fireplace • Large office • Covered porch • Main floor master with bath • Steel siding • Lower level rough-in for 2 additional bedrooms • Outbuildings • Ideal for retreat, country B&B, weekend getaway or family residence • Unlimited possibilities

307 W. COURTLAND SPRING VALLEY • $189,900

406 Saint James Dr. Lanesboro, MN $84,900

701 Parkway Ave Lanesboro, MN $197,000

12 MAIN ST., CHATFIELD

408 FILLMORE ST W., PRESTON

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FARMLAND FOR SALE: 153 acres of prime tillable farmland. 30786 Co. Rd. 33, Utica, MN 55979. Sec. -18 Twp. -105 Range -009. Homestead NOT included. Contact Jean @ 507-459-5617. r9,16,23-x

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT In Re: Estate of Brett Lorne McDonald, Decedent. Court File No. 23-PR-18-377 NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) (Minn. Stat. Â§ 524.3-310; 524.3-801) Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Cara Alisse McDonald, whose address is 17019 Pinewood Road, Brainerd, MN 56401, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3607), and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days for the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute real estate. Any objections to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petitioner and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: June 4, 2018 /s/James D. Attwood Court Adminstrator Publish 16,23

NOTICE OF FILING FOR ELECTION TO THE SCHOOL BOARD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 239 RUSHFORD-PETERSON SCHOOLS STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the filing period for filing affidavits of candidacy for the office of school board member of Independent School District No. 239 shall begin on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, and shall close at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. The general election shall be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. At that election, three (3) members will be elected to the School Board for a four (4) year term and one (1) member will be elected to the School Board for a two (2) year term. Affidavits of Candidacy are available from the school district clerk designee, Laura Hahn, Rushford-Peterson Schools, 1000 Pine Meadows Lane, Rushford, MN 55971. The filing fee for this office is $2.00. A criminal background check release form must be completed and a $25.00 fee must be paid at the time of filing. A candidate for this office must be an eligible voter, must be 21 years of age or more on assuming office, must have been a resident of the school district from which the candidates seeks election for 30 days before the general election, and must have no other affidavit on file for any other office at the same general election. Affidavits of candidacy must list the term the candidate is seeking. Printed with Soy ink The affidavits of candidacy must be filed in the office of the school district clerk and the filing fee paid prior to 5:00 p.m. on August 14, 2018. BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD PRINTED WITH /s/ Bonnie Prinsen School Board Clerk Independent School District No. 239 Rushford-Peterson Schools Printed on recycled paper Publish 16,23,6

brush spraying Fillmore township Beginning in August, Fillmore Township will be scheduling some roadside brush work along Township roadways. Unwanted brush will be treated with herbicide. We are notifying the public about this work since affected lands may be adjacent to the roadside scheduled for treatment. Our goal is to eliminate brush and promote grass cover along the roadside. Brush along the road reduces driving visibility, obstructs road signs, and reduces driver reaction time to crossing wildlife. Brush presents maintenance problems by retaining water along the roadbed, obstructing ditches and damaging equipment. Any landowner having concerns or wishing to maintain the right of way adjacent to their land in some other fashion, should contact any Fillmore Township Board member by August 7. Publish 16,23

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notice pilot mound township Notice to Pilot Mound Township residents that the roadside right of ways will be sprayed for brush beginning August 1. If you have concerns or want to opt out call Supervisor Richard Unnasch (507) 450-1750. Residents opting out of the spray application will be responsible for controlling brush in the right of way adjacent to your property. William Sullivan, Clerk Publish 16,23

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will open up registration for 2 council seats and 1 mayor seat from July 31st â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 31st Mon.-Thurs., July 31-Aug 13 8am-3pm and Fri., August 14 â&#x20AC;˘ 8am-5pm Mayor: 2 year term Two Council Members: 4 year term

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Public Hearing and Meeting of the Board of Supervisors for Newburg Township on a Proposed Interim Ordinance The public is hereby notified that the Newburg Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider a proposed interim ordinance to regulate, restrict, or prohibit any use, development, or subdivision within the Township for a period not to exceed one year. The public is also hereby notified that the Newburg Township Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting to conduct the following business: consideration of substitution of counsel, establishment of a hearing date to consider adoption of an ordinance restricting large developments having a significant impact upon the Township, and consideration of an interim ordinance to protect the planning process. The public hearing and special meeting will be held on Thursday, August 2nd, 2018 at 8:00PM in the Newburg Town Hall, County Highway 34 in Mabel, Fillmore County, Minnesota. The purpose of this hearing is to present information and receive comments on a proposed interim ordinance for Newburg Township that would be adopted with the intent and purpose of protecting the planning process under the authority of Minnesota Statute 462.355 and to protect the health, safety, welfare and property values of Newburg Township residents while the Township considers adoption of official controls for large developments having significant impact upon the Township. The draft interim ordinance will be posted on the Newburg Town Hall board. Written comments may also be submitted. Genette Halverson Township Clerk Publish 23

to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. Â§580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on February 4, 2019, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.â&#x20AC;? Dated: May 30, 2018 Merchants Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 94 - 18-003835 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 18,25,2,9,16,23

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE CITY OF WYKOFF AUGUST 13, 2018 7:00 P.M. WYKOFF City Hall 217 North Gold St., Wykoff MN Notice is hereby given that the City of Wykoff will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, August 13, 2018, 7:00 p.m. to consider an addendum to the Minnesota Code Book, Chapter 71, Parking Regulations; Section 71.03-Other Parking Restrictions (clarifying the posting of signs in the seven designated Green Space/ Park areas in the City of Wykoff). To receive a copy of the proposed changes, contact City Hall, 507-352-4011. This meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at Wykoff City Hall located at 217 Gold St., Wykoff, MN., at 7:00 p.m. Oral and written testimony will be considered at this time. Interested parties are encouraged to attend. Written comments can be submitted to the City Clerk. By Order of City of Wykoff Rebecca Schmidt, City Clerk Publish 23,30

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 30, 2009 MORTGAGOR: Bradley A. Danielson, as a single man. MORTGAGEE: Merchants Bank, National Association. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded May 8, 2009 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 371904. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Merchants Bank, National Association RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Merchants Bank, N.A. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 30357 Whitmore Street South, Rushford, MN 55971 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: R05.0340.010 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot Four (4) and the North 40 feet of Lot Five (5) in Block Eleven (11) of the Village of South Rushford, Fillmore County, Minnesota. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $65,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $54,395.60 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: August 2, 2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN

City of Wykoff is accepting sealed bids for the following: Removal of old wooden garage and antique safe. The building will need to be taken down and the site will need to have all unwanted items disposed of. Please contact the city clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ofďŹ ce for more information. Bids will be accepted through August 6th and work will have to be completed by August 31st, 2018. Bids are also being accepted for an antique safe, please email wykoff@arvig.net for information. All bids will be opened at the August 13th Council Meeting.

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COUNTY PROJECTS BIDS CLOSE AUGUST 20, 2018 FILLMORE COUNTY, MN NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer, at the Fillmore County Highway Department, Preston, MN until 1:30 p.m. on the 20th day of August, 2018, for the following project: SAP 023-599-150: Bridge replacement and approach grading, located on Heron Rd (Twp 222), 0.8 miles east of Jct. CSAH 17 and Heron Rd over Mill Pond South Branch Root River, 3.17 Miles North of Preston, MN. Bridge No 23536. Major quantities include clearing and grubbing, common excavation and common borrow, aggregate base, Type SP 12.5 wearing course mixture (2,B), Drainage Structure Design N, Bridge 23536 construction of Continuous Concrete Slab span 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;- 50â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; with 28â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Roadway. Plan and proposal price is $50.00 picked up, and $55.00 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 the specific project. A bidderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bond or a certified check in the amount of at least 5% of the total amount bid and payable must accompany the bid to the Treasurer of Fillmore County. Fillmore County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated: July 18, 2018 Ronald Gregg, County Engineer Fillmore County, MN Publish 23,30,6 NOTICE OF FILING City of Fountain, MN NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the period for filing affidavits of candidacy for the City of Fountain, Minnesota shall begin July 31, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. and close on August 14, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Affidavits of candidacy shall be filed with the City Clerk, Ronda Flattum, at 104 Main Street, Fountain, Minnesota. Filing fee is $2.00. Offices to be filled are: 2 - City Council Members â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 year term 1 - Mayor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 year term Ronda Flattum, City Clerk City of Fountain, Minnesota Publish 23,30

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR QUOTES NEW SIDEWALK FROM R-P NEW SCHOOL TO HWY 43 & IMPROVEMENTS TO CURRENT SIDEWALKS Quotes Close: Friday, July 27, 2018 @ 12:00 p.m. Notice is hereby given that quotes will be received by Rushford-Peterson Schools, Independent School District No. 239, until 12:00 p.m., Friday, July 27, 2018 for the installation of a new sidewalk from the current new school to Hwy 43 in Rushford and for the improvements and enhancements of the current sidewalks at the new school. Interested parties should contact Chuck Ehler, Superintendent (507.864.7785 x 1001 or chuckehler@r-pschools.com) for additional information. Official action on the quotes will be taken at a special meeting to be held Monday, July 30, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. The District reserves the right to negotiate all quotes received and to reject any and all quotes, to waive irregularities and informalities herein and further reserves the right to award the quote in the best interests of ISD No. 239. Submitted by: Bonnie Prinsen, Clerk Rushford-Peterson Schools Publish 23

FOR RENT

OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, include standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507251-5297. r30tfn-x NICE TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT at 417 Kansas Street, Preston. $500/ month, includes heat, water, sewer and garbage. Laundry facilities in bldg. Available immediately. Call daytime 507-765-2281, evenings 507-765-4423 or 765-2413. r2TFN-o ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT in Preston. $300/month. Available midAugust. Call 507-765-4521 or 507-2729889. r23,30-o TWO BEDROOM HOUSE with attached two car garage for rent in Chester, IA. 507-272-7128. r23,30,6,13-o TWO BEDROOM house for rent. Canton, MN, 507-272-7128. r23,30,6,13-o

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BANK HOUSE ANTIQUES in Wykoff Retirement Sale. 9am-5pm, everyday in July. Collectibles, antiques, and furniture. g23-o

HAY: big bales, net wrapped, no rain, $55/bale. Richard Chapel, Houston, MN. 507-450-3416, 507-896-3704. f16,23-o

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THANK YOU TO ALL WHO made the 10th annual Jerry and Ellen Scheevel memorial golf tournament a success. Thanks to the Old Barn Resort golf course and staff. Thanks to present and past sponsors for your generous contributions. Thanks to the “Honorary Scheevels” who helped round out our field. And thanks to all the golfers who played and allow us to continue to raise money for the Veteran’s Scholarship fund. David and Kathy Scheevel Tom Scheevel Art and Lori Scheevel Karen Scheevel t23-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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WANTED: CARS, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfn-o Kids Cove Academy in Chatfield, MN is seeking TODDLERS (16 months33 months) to join our center! Full time, part time, and drop in available! Please contact Aubrey at 507-867-0070 (center) or 507-450-8363 (cell) if you have any questions regarding our toddler program or would like to set up a tour! w23-o

Donate Your Car to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-245-0398 (NANI) CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!! 2002 and Newer! Any Condition. Running or Not. Competitive Offer! Free Towing! We’re Nationwide! Call Now: 1-888416-2330. (NANI) CASH FOR CARS: We Buy Any Condition Vehicle, 2002 and Newer. Nationwide Free Pick Up! Call Now: 1-800-864-5960. (NANI) DONATE YOUR CAR/TRUCK/BOAT to Heritage For The Blind. Free 3-day vacation, tax deductible, free towing, all paperwork taken care of 844/2209501 (MCAN) DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 855-752-6680 (MCN)

PERSONALS

I am looking for single women that want to hang out together and go have fun together. If you do, you can text me or call me at this number, 507-6965941. p23-o

WANTED TO BUY 2-10 acres partial wood pasture. Low land is OK. 507-8842506. r16,23,30,6

FOR SALE: Slabwood for firewood. First 50 miles free. Delivery during July and August. Call Root River Hardwoods, 507-765-2362. s16,23,30-o

EMPLOYMENT

SEMI TRUCK DRIVER - Class A, CDL and clean driving record required. Days, Monday-Friday. MN & IA, part-time and full-time available. Average pay= $18-25/hr. Luke Junge, 507-259-4556. h14-oTFN LANESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT #229 is accepting applications from qualified individuals for the position of Junior High Volleyball Coach for the 2018-2019 school year. Applications can be found on our school website (www.lanesboro.k12. mn.us) or may be picked up at the school office, 100 Kirkwood St E Lanesboro, MN. Send application to Julie SchreiberBusiness Manager, 100 Kirkwood St E, Lanesboro MN 55949. Open until filled. EOE. h23,30-o LANESBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT #229 is accepting applications from qualified individuals for the positions of Bus Driver or Van Driver for the 2018-2019 school year. Applications for substitute drivers are also being accepted. Applications can be found on our school website (www.lanesboro.k12.mn.us) or may be picked up at the school office, 100 Kirkwood St E Lanesboro, MN. Send application to Chad Wangen Transportation Director, 100 Kirkwood St E, Lanesboro MN 55949. Applications accepted year-round. EOE. h9,16,23-o

EMPLOYMENT

KID’S COVE ACADEMY in Chatfield, MN is looking to hire full and part-time Teachers and Assistant Teachers to help meet our growing demand for providing the best daycare service around! We are looking for individuals who LOVE KIDS, enjoys teaching, working in a fun, clean environment, and are eager to help build excellence into our program. There are immediate openings available with flexible hours both full and part-time. All applicants must be able to pass background checks and meet all certification requirements for their job position. For more info please contact Aubrey at 507-867-0070 (center) or 507-450-8363 (cell) to set up an interview today! h23-o

PRESTON MOTOR MART CASHIER WANTED

Part-time, mostly mornings. Pick up application at Preston Motor Mart. Questions? Call (507) 765-3330

Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center is hiring for

Part-Time/Full-Time $BNQVT IPVTFLFFQFS t LJUDIFO TUBGG Competitive salary. Full-time benefits. For more details, go to: www.eagle-bluff.org/top/about-us/employment or contact Susie Bradley at 507-467-2437 EAGLE BLUFF

SALE: Dump trailers,(10 models) bumper & gooseneck; Livestock trailers; Aluminum 3 horse; (40) steel & aluminum utility trailers; 500 gallon fuel trailer; www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld. com for information & prices. 515972-4554 (MCN)

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FULL-TIME PARTS COUNTER PERSON Applicant must be dependable with excellent communication and people skills. Computer knowledge required. Daily duties include maintaining and selling parts inventory. Wage depends on experience. Beneﬁts available.

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Your job duties will include servicing farm equipment in-house and on a mobile service truck. Pay will be based on experience, and beneﬁts are available.

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EMPLOYMENT

Lanesboro Public Utilities is accepting applications for a Public Utilities Technician. General Duties include Water System, Sewer System, and Electric System. Minimum qualifications include: Previous related experience, ability to operate a variety of equipment, Class C water certification, Class C wastewater, Valid MN Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License, CDL license or the ability to attain within six months. Salary range is $20.26 - $30.00, based on experience. Applications will be accepted until August 10th, 2018. Complete job description is available on line at www. lanesboro-mn.gov, aswith well Soy at theink City Office 202Printed Parkway Avenue South. For questions please contact: mpeterson@ lanesboro-mn.gov or 507-467-3722. h23,30-o PRINTED WITH

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AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Get FAA approved hands on Aviation training. Financial Aid for qualified students Career placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888686-1704 (NANI) PAID IN ADVANCE! Make $1000 Weekly Mailing Brochures From Home! NO Experience Required. Helping home workers since 2001! Genuine Opportunity. Start Immediately! www. MailingOpp.net (NANI) 25 DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED NOW! Earn $1000 per week! Paid CDL Training! STEVENS TRANSPORT COVERS ALL COSTS! 1-877-2091309 drive4stevens.com (NANI)

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Monday, July 23, 2018

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

FT/PT

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

Contact Sam

115 N. Lyndale Ave. Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 â&#x20AC;˘ EOE

BRANDING IRON is looking for a part-time bartender + PT serving hours. Some experience preferred. Stop up and fill out an application or any questions, Printed on recycled paper call Steve at 507-765-3388. h23,30-o

â&#x20AC;Śbecause the journey matters

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The Fillmore County Journal is looking for a

SERVICE TECHNICIAN marzolf Implement in Spring Valley, MN, is looking for a

general service technician. Mechanical apptitude and general farm equipment knowledge is preferred. Basic farm equipment repair and maintenance understanding is a requirement. CDL is not required but a plus. Full beneďŹ t package is included with this job opportunity.

Call Corey at 507-346-7227 or stop in the ofďŹ ce. You may also email job info to corey.mic@mediacombb.net

FREELANCE WRITER to write and cover

Canton City Council Please send a letter of interest and writing sample to Editor, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or e-mail: ellen@ďŹ llmorecountyjournal.com or call for more information, 507-765-2151.

WANTED: A FEW GOOD PEOPLE School bus drivers needed in the Harmony & Preston area, immediately, for routes and extra trips.

Excellent part-time jobs. Will train. CALL HARMONY TRANSIT Phone - 507-886-2020

HELP WANTED ALA/CNA housekeeping cook

PAUL,COUNTY APOSTLEJOURNAL FILLMORE OF CHRIST

NOTICES

Rock-N-Roll the Lakes Bike Cruise, Saturday, July 14th in Albert Lea, MN. Enjoy a 10, 30 or 50 mile Scenic Route with Food, Beverage and Music stops along the way. For more info call 507391-1658, email www.rocknrollthelakes. com or find us on Facebook at Rock-NRoll the Lakes. n18,25,2,9,16,23-x Countryside Antiques Sale: August 3, 4, & 5, 20-50% off Large Inventory, 7:00AM-8:00PM, 17031 810th Ave., Glenville, MN 56036, 507-402-0880. n23,30-x Notice of Requests for Proposals for Preston Visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide.Preston Tourism with the City of Preston, Minnesota will receive proposals for the Preston Area Visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide for 2019 at the City Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office until 4:30pm August 1st, 2018. Specifications for bid proposals may be obtained at the Preston City Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, 210 Fillmore St. W, Preston, MN or by contacting Gabby Kinneberg at 507-765-2153 or gkinneberg@prestonmn.org. Gabby Kinneberg, Preston Tourism Director. n16,23-o WIDOWED DIVORCED SEPARATED? How do you cope with the grief, loss, and pain? No one has to suffer alone, and while life may never be the same, it can be good again- very good. Step forward by attending â&#x20AC;&#x153;Coping With Life Aloneâ&#x20AC;? a 10-week class starting Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Bethel Lutheran Church is Rochester, Contact Beginning Experience Rochester/ Southeasten Minnesota. Phone: 507-2618248 or email: beminnesota@gmail.com. n23,30-o

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AUCTION CALENDAR Sun., July 22 at 9am - Farm toys, antiques, tools, household items, collector truck banks & NASCAR and much more! For more information, contact Spring Valley Sales, 507-346-2183. Listing in the Journal

Wed., August 22 at 9:30am - Tractors, combines, heads, choppers, harvest equipment, hay & forage equipment, trucks, trailers and much more! For more information, contact Gehling Auction, 507-765-2131. Listing in the Journal

NOTICES

Over $10K in debt? Be debt free in 24-48 months. Pay nothing to enroll. Call National Debt Relief at 866-2430510. (NANI)

MEDICAL BILLING & CODING TRAINING! Train at home to processMedical billing & Insurance! CTI can get you job ready! 1-833-766-4511 AskCTI. com HS Diploma/HSD/GED required (NANI)

OXYGEN - Anytime. Anywhere. No tanks to refill. No deliveries. The All-New Inogen One G4 is only 2.8 pounds! FAA approved! FREE info kit: 844-558-7482 (NANI)

services

Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming, and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o BESSE AUTO DETAILING. Make your car look new. Now offering glass parency. Pick up and delivery available. 507765-2471. sTFN-o

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NURSING ASSISTANTS FT/PT and On-Call Chosen Valley Care Center is looking for enthusiastic, dependable and caring CNAs to join our team. Chosen Valley Care Center enjoys a solid reputation of cares and services, in a supportive working environment, by a dedicated facility team. We are looking for nursing assistants who are compassionate and who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents. We are willing to train the right applicant. This position opening includes: â&#x20AC;˘ Premium Wages â&#x20AC;˘ Medical/Dental Insurance - if eligible â&#x20AC;˘ 401K Matching Retirement Plan - if eligible â&#x20AC;˘ PTO - if eligible â&#x20AC;˘ FlexibleSIGN-ON SchedulingBONUS on all shifts Applications/resumes will be accepted until the position is ďŹ lled & can be mailed to: Director of Nursing, Chosen Valley Care Center, Inc., 1102 Liberty Street SE, ChatďŹ eld, MN 55923 or emailed to: nm@chosenvalleyseniorliving.com. EOE/AA

SIGN-ON BONUS Applicants receive considerations for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.

CHOSEN VALLEY CARE CENTER, INC. A Senior Living Community

A great place to work! Call Cathy at 507-765-9986 or 507-259-3291

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Full-time & Part-time Night Shift Positions 10:30pm - 7am Thinking about a career as a CertiďŹ ed Nursing Assistant (CNA)? We can help launch your career! Paid training and paid while you are training! Contact: Sue Lenz, DON (507) 886-6544 Ext: 73377

or apply online:

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GUNDERSEN HARMONY CARE CENTER 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939

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Scheevel and Sons, Inc. (507) 765-4756 Precision Laser Excavating

Specialties: Ponds, Waterways, Terraces, Driveways, Building Sites and More. Ron (507-273-9796), Aaron (507-272-3923), Eric, & Nate Scheevel +IND 2D s 0RESTON -.

An Award-Winning Team...

22 AWARdS iN 2018!

in 2018, the team at the Fillmore county Journal has been recognized with 22 awards from three organizations: Minnesota newspaper association, Midwest Free community publications, and association of Free community papers.

MARy L. ALLEN

JANA BOyuM

Reporter

Creative Director

ANNiE LEWiS

JuLiE LiTTLE

Reporter

TAyLOR CASE

MiRANdA COx

MiCHELLE HAuGERud Website Administrator

Advertising Sales Representative

Photo Journalist

PAuL TRENdE

Graphic Designer

Reporter

SHERRy HiNES

Reporter

Graphic Designer

ABBEy NORBy

KAREN REiSNER

AMANdA SETHRE

JASON SETHRE

ELLEN WHALEN

MARy WHALEN

RiCH WiCKS

HANNAH WiNGERT

KiRSTEN ZOELLNER

Assistant Editor

FourTeen awards

in advertising, editorial, and digital categories 2nd Place – Best Home Page or Landing Page (www.fillmorecountyjournal.com) 2nd Place – Best Overall Website (www.fillmorecountyjournal.com) 3rd Place – Best Original News Story 2nd Place – Best Original Feature Story 1st Place – Best Original Sports Story 3rd Place – Best Original Editorial 1st Place – Best Grocery Ad (“Easter Cheapies” 8-Page Section for Harmony Foods, Preston Foods, Rushford Foods) 2nd Place – Best Grocery Ad (“Give Thanks for Home Cooking” 8-Page Section for Harmony Foods, Preston Foods, Rushford Foods) 3rd Place – Best Grocery Ad (“Merry Markdowns” 8-Page Section for Harmony Foods, Preston Foods, Rushford Foods) 3rd Place – Best Agriculture Ad as part of a Separate Section (National Ag Week) Honorable Mention – Best Agriculture Ad as part of a Separate Section (Farm Safety Week) 2nd Place – Best Holiday Promotion (Tasty Temptations Cookbook) 3rd Place – Best Advertising Promotion distributed separately from newspaper (Visit Bluff Country Magazine)

Reporter

Associate Publisher

Reporter

Three Third place winners in three

key categories

3rd Place - Website 3rd Place - General Reporting 3rd Place - Advertising Excellence

Publisher

BARB JEFFERS

Sports Director

Reporter

Five awards in online, print,

and glossy categories

1st Place - Glossy 2017 Cookbook Cover 2nd Place - Editorial 2nd Place - Automotive Advertisement with Spot Color 2nd Place - Banner/Nameplate Honorable Mention - Breast Cancer Awareness Section

These awards reflect on the talent of the Fillmore County Journal team in the areas of editorial content, layout, advertising design, and digital presence.

And, these awards

would not

be possible without the involvement of Journal readers and advertisers.

The Fillmore County Journal finished in First Place overall, bringing home the General Excellence Award for papers that carry news.