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E2 Boutique opens Root River Fest set to make big impact for Fillmore County in new location

By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

A favorite shopping spot in Lanesboro, Minn., is open once again after moving to a new building right next door to their former location.

Barb Soma, owner of E2 Boutique, states that, “The opportunity to buy the building,” was a motivating factor.

By purchasing the building she could “make it the way we wanted to,” including adding “real dressing rooms,” she notes.

The new building is larger than the previous building and there is “more space with the upstairs especially,” says Soma, as she has utilized the upstairs for additional retail space.

Soma purchased the building in 2016 and began remodeling.

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Later this summer, eager crowds will pack into the Fillmore County Fairgrounds in Preston for the first annual Root River Fest. Created by the Fillmore County Agriculture Society, the two-day weekend festival is the county’s first fullscale music festival and proceeds will benefit the Fillmore County Fair, including grounds and programs. It is “Founded on the roots of the true river that runs through it.”

Events are slated to kick off Friday, August 11 with the day’s festivities rounding out with an evening performance by longtime area favorite, Troubleshooter. Free and open to the public, the show begins at 6 p.m.

Saturday, August 12, is the

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fest’s main events and will culminate with evening concerts by two show-stopping performers.

The concert will open with a 6 p.m. performance by Diesel Drive and their “fast-paced, hard-rockin’ country sound.”

The promising six-member band were all raised in southern Minnesota and are known for their distinctive take on country and energetic shows. The headline show will kick off at 7:30 p.m. with rising star Sundance Head.

At 9 p.m., Diesel Drive will be back for a second performance, going into the early morning.

It’s been an astonishing year for Jason “Sundance” Head since his win on Season 11 of the Voice last December. The relatively unknown 39-year-old Texan wowed followers with his soulful renditions of both country and rock music. Now,

seven months later, the sky is the limit. Head has a 12-date tour with the top country artist of 2017, Blake Shelton, under his belt, a newly signed contract with an armed forces tour, and anticipation building for a yet to be released single, which will feature a Country Music Hall of Fame female singer. “He’s on the cusp of announcing an album.

He’s really making some headway,” notes Doug Lind, treasurer for the Fillmore County Fair Board.

So, how did a rising star find his way to a new festival in Minnesota? One part whim; and one part dogged opportunity. “I’m not one to watch television, but I’d walk through the room and see my wife and kids watching The Voice. Sundance caught my See ROOT RIVER FEST Page 7 

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er scale, as with many projects, it quickly became more involved as one thing led to another, Soma explains.

“We really gutted it,” she says, and as they removed the false ceiling they discovered the original tin ceiling, which they left in place. They also found some original tin on the upper portion of the walls that remains, as Soma wanted to keep some of the historical charm of the building.

A new stairway to the upstairs was built where an old stairway used to be, except instead of the stairway going straight down it makes a turn and goes down into the retail area.

New wiring, plumbing, electrical, etc., was all installed, bringing the building up to date and the new lighting is warm and inviting See E2 BOUTIQUE Page 8 

Lanesboro school moves ahead with daycare expansion

By H annah Wingert hannah@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Construction on Lanesboro Public School’s daycare expansion will begin at the end of July, with a projected completion date of August 11. The district is looking forward to growing the daycare program and continuing to meet the needs of the community.

Superintendent Matt Schultz informed the school board that the district is one of the finalists for the $25,000 Monsanto grant and will find out in August if they received it. He also noted that insurance will be covering

the repair costs for the east side of the gymnasium roof.

The board congratulated Lanesboro student Claire Pieper on being awarded a gold medal at the FCCLA National Leadership Conference in Nashville in the job interview category.

James Semmen was hired as the girls basketball head coach, Teresa LaFrenier as a 1.0 elementary teacher, and Alex Aiken as the boys track and field head coach. Aiken is a former Lanesboro graduate and is excited to be returning to the school as a coach.

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C ommentary Nobody knew that healthcare could be so complicated!

(Words expressed by President Trump)

By Yvonne Nyenhuis The Affordable Care Act (The ACA) was signed into law March 23, 2010, in an effort to curb the rapidly escalating cost of healthcare.

Among other protections patients were assured, you would not Yvonne be denied Nyenhuis coverage because you had a “pre-existing condition” and annual and lifetime “caps on essential benefits” were banned.

The United States is one of the wealthiest nations in the world. Why is it that we don’t have universal healthcare? Thirty-two of thirty-three developed nations have universal healthcare. The United States is a lone exception. While the cost of Healthcare must be covered, it should be a public service not a “for profit” enterprise.

Elisabeth Rosenthal, in her treatise “An American Sickness,” explores some of the abuses in the way health care is processed.

“Angela Braly of Wellpoint received a total annual compensation of more than $20 million in 2012. Joe Swedish, appointed CEO in 2013, received a starting salary and bonus totaling about $5 million not including stock options.”

It is morally reprehensible for CEOs of insurance companies to be paid this much money.

Big Pharma spends more money on lobbying than any other industry in the United States. They spend $5 billion a year on advertising. “Ask your doctor if this drug is right for you!” The practice of advertising these drugs is banned in other industrialized nations.

The healthcare industry spends $15 billion a year on advertising, about the same as auto manufacturers. These are not public service ads: their purpose is to get you to spend money.

As patients, we are profoundly grateful for the wonders of modern medicine and the dedication and concern of health professionals, but we need to make an effort to be better informed and prepared to become advocates in our personal care.

When I was growing up, our family doctor was a chiropractor and naturopath. I had my first aspirin when I was 24 and living on my own. My mother cautioned that medical doctors tended to treat symptoms instead of pursuing causes such AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE

as taking an aspirin for a headache instead of looking for what was causing the pain or taking a muscle relaxant when back pain could be relieved by an adjustment. Depressed? Take a pill.

In the world of medicine there is a tendency to over test and over medicate. Recently a general alarm has been sounding throughout our country. We have an opioid epidemic. For many it is caused by prescribed drugs being abused.

“Gunshot wounds cost Americans $700 million a year.” This message was posted on the internet by CNN.) More can be done to keep guns out of the hands of people who are mentally unstable and away from children. The NRA is not interested in our safety. Their main interest is in selling guns.

For some time we have been confronted with a major farce

by Congress. For the past seven years they have railed against the ACA, vowing to repeal it. It doesn’t seem to occur to them that their lack of success is because it’s a bad idea! Everyone understands that the present healthcare plan needs to be improved. Republicans are not interested in providing health care. They are interested in taking it away.

Last but not least – The cost of healthcare is affected by choices we make in our daily lives. By indulging in bad habits, smoking, excessive drinking, fast foods, overeating, we invite obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart attacks, strokes and lung cancer.

Our work is cut out for us if we want to protect Medicare and Medicaid and extend coverage to all Americans.

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Why “Sundance” THAT weekend?

By Steven Rowland Chatfield, MN I would like to know what the process was in deciding to have Sundance, previous winner of The Voice, perform in Preston on the same weekend as the 50th Anniversary of Chatfield W e s t e r n Steven Rowland Days!

I enjoy watching The Voice and, on any other weekend, I would, in support of another community, probably buy tickets to see Sundance perform, as I am a fan.

I am extremely disappointed in whoever made this decision to coincide with a annual community celebration less than 20 miles away! I am fully aware of all the time and energy that these events take to organize.

They take a tremendous amount of time, a lot of volunteers, a lot of community involvement and a substantial amount of funding to create a successful event. I can not believe that there was any confusion as to when Chatfield Western Days takes place. I mean, we have been enjoying this premier event for FIFTY YEARS so the timing could not be a surprise to anyone! That is why I am more than a little unhappy with this apparent callous disregard

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for the 50th Annual Chatfield Western Days Community Celebration! This SPECIAL weekend should NOT be a competition between Root River Fest and Chatfield Western Days!!!!

A competition ONLY means that both communities LOSE attendance and that is totally unacceptable! Many Chatfield community members strive to support the Community of Preston as, I am sure, the same is true of many Preston Community members.

Preston is a wonderful community in southeastern Minnesota, as is Chatfield. We also have the Root River running through our community. Our Preston “neighbors” are a very generous, respectful and caring community so it seems completely wrong that this should happen. If I “got wind” of anything like this, to conflict with Preston Trout Days, or the Fillmore County Fair, I would do everything in my power, to keep that kind of conflict or event from happening. I feel that as neighbors, we should respect and “look after” each other as much as possible. So, I am looking for an answer!

Why Sundance THAT weekend!

I sincerely hope that Root River Fest is a huge success but, with FIFTY ONE “other” choices, I still would like to know, “Why Sundance” THAT weekend? Please know that this letter does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Chatfield Western Days or any other organization or person. This is solely “my opinion” but I would appreciate some sort of explanation.

Respectfully, Steven D. Rowland

Government this week Tuesday, August 1 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m.

• Rushford Village City Council, CRV Office, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, August 2 • Fountain City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 3 • Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m.

Monday, August 7 • City of Houston Planning Commission/EDA, City Hall, 5:30 p.m.

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

• Preston City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.

Schedule subject to change.

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C ommentary Recycling 101

By LaVerne C. Paulson Recycling Education Coordinator During the 10 years that I have been the Recycling Educator of Fillmore County, a lot of recycling and environ ment a l information has appeared on the com- LaVerne C. puter as well Paulson as printed material on my desk. In the next several 101 articles, I will share some of the information I

ican uses about 600 pounds of paper each year. Americans use one hundred million steel cans each day. If every household recycled one out of every ten plastic bottles it uses, two hundred million pounds of plastic would be kept out landfills every year.

About 150 years ago, there was a shortage of garbage trucks in large cities. Thousands of hogs roamed the streets and alleys eating the garbage. Every year we make enough plastic film to shrink wrap the state of Texas. If each member of a family of four takes a five-minute shower each day, using 700 gallons of water every week, this amount of water is equivalent to a three year supply of drinking water for one person.

Washing machines use up to 60 gallons of water per cycle.

One half billion phone books are delivered throughout the United States each year. Six

have collected. A lot has been compiled by Oberlin College of Ohio and the MPCA. Other environmental groups like the Green Guardian, the Recycling Association of Minnesota, Recycle MORE Minnesota, and many other organizations have shared information with me, as well.

I am going to write this in paragraph form to save space even though, more likely than not, some of the information in the paragraph has little to do with the rest of the paragraph.

It is just a collection of a bunch of information.

A ton of recycled oil filters produces 1,700 pounds of high quality steel. An average Amer-

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hundred fifty tons of phone books are landfilled each year.

For several years, Minnesota law has required all telephone directories to be recycled. You can correctly dispose of 100 pounds of landfill garbage for $5.00 at the Fillmore County Resource Recovery Center.

The average American produces nearly five pounds of garbage each day. Neither the Fillmore County Resource Recovery Center nor the Fillmore County Recycling Center will accept burn barrels for disposal. A lot of city tap water from a kitchen faucet or drinking fountain is much purer and much cheaper

than bottled water. Twenty-five billion (25,000,000,000) Styrofoam cups are used and landfilled each year.

There is a container at the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office available 24 hours a day, where you can properly dispose of outdated and unwanted drugs and medicine. The United States generates 48 million tons of food waste each year. That is equivalent to a little over one hundred pounds per person.

One-fourth of this food waste occurs between Thanksgiving and New Year’s. Seventeen percent of landfill garbage is kitchen waste.

UMN Extension dairy field days in SE Minnesota

By Michael Cruse Extension Educator Fillmore and Houston Counties Each summer University of Minnesota Extension holds a series of onfarm dairy field days that showcase some of the most successful dairy farms our state Michael Cruse has to offer.

These field days focus on a range of topics from barn designs to dry cow management. The field days are great opportunities for local producers and the general public to learn from University experts and most importantly from each other.

This year two dairy field days are being hosted in southeast Minnesota. Both field days are open to the public. Local dairy producers or those considering getting into the business are especially encouraged to join us for these events.

On August 4 the Nelsons of Altura, Minn., will be hosting a field day focused on organic dairy production and pasture management. The Nelsons milk 90-100 cows of mixed breeds in a stepup parlor. They emphasize A2A2 genetics and graze about 125 acres. The Nelsons have transi-

tioned to the next generation with son and daughter-in-law now a part of the operation.

The Nelson field day will begin at 10 a.m. at the Utica School House, 200 S. Center Street (Hwy 33), Utica, Minn.

After presentations and a lunch, participants will commute to the Nelson farm, 19675 County Road 33, Altura, Minn. 55910 for a farm tour. The program wraps up at 2:30 p.m.

On August 10 Trailside Holsteins of Fountain, Minn., will be hosting a field day focused on their use of technology in herd management. Trailside Holsteins recently installed the CowManager system to monitor activity and rumination. They believe the rumination sensor has been very beneficial in the management of their 550 cow herd. The Johnsons are also working on a plan to transition the business from Jon to Michael and Margaret.

The Trailside Holstein field day will be hosted in its entirety at Trailside’s milking farm, 24962 Jade Road, Fountain, Minn. 55935. The program will start at 12:30 p.m. and finish at 3 p.m. Snacks will be provided but there will not be a lunch at the event. Those interested in attending are encouraged but not required to register online at z.umn.edu/2uph.

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Obituaries

Rebecca Ann; one granddaughter, Amanda Brietta; and cousins. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Joan Morrall in Arlene Delores Bacon Arlene Delores Bacon, age 83, 2005; her parents, and numerof Brownsville, Minn., formerly ous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was a life member of Hesof Hesper, per Lutheran Church, as were Iowa, died her parents and maternal and Wednesday, paternal grandparents. Funeral July 26, 2017, services will be 11 a.m. on Tuesat Bethany day, August 1, 2017, at the HesR iverside per Lutheran Church, Hesper, Nursing Iowa, with the Rev. Matt LarHome in La son officiating. Burial will be in Crosse, Wis. Arlene Bacon the Hesper Lutheran cemetery.

Arlene was born December 1, 1933 in Hes- Visitation will be one hour prior per, Iowa, to Delvin and Cora to services at the church. Men(Rollie) Soberg. She attended gis Funeral Home in Mabel rural schools and finished her is assisting with arrangements. grade school years in the public Memorials are preferred to the school in the village of Hes- Hesper Lutheran Church or the per. She graduated from the Hesper Lutheran Cemetery.

Mabel High School in 1952, Donovan Nagel attended Winona State College, and was married in 1954 to Donovan Nagel, age 81, of Robert Bacon. The Rev. Obed Preston, Minn., died peacefulNesheim was the pastor and ly from complications of Prothis was his second marriage to gressive Supranuclear Palsy on perform since his arrival at the Thursday, July 20, 2017, at Gunparish. Two daughters were dersen Harborn to this union, Rebecca mony Care Center in Ann and Joan Roberta.

She was a member of the H a r m o n y , American Legion Auxiliary in Minn.

Mabel, Minn., for many years, B u r i a l attaining Life Membership for took place 50-plus years, served as presi- 1 2 : 3 0 dent, secretary, historian, and p.m. at the on various other committees. G r e e n l e a f- Donovan Nagel Through the years she worked ton Cemetery in Greenleafton, for Odell Lee during the tax Minn., prior to the service. season, Amdahl Chevrolet for Memorial services was held 2 15 years, and after moving to p.m. Monday, July 24, 2017, at Brownsville, Minn., worked at Greenleafton Reformed Church, St. Rose Convent for a number with Pastor Roger Lokker offiof years. Many hours were ciating. Visitation will was 4-6 spent at Gundersen Lutheran p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2017, doing volunteer work. She was at the Hindt-Hudek Funeral also a member of the VFW Home in Preston, Minn., and Auxiliary in Brownsville and one hour prior to the service at the Zion Evangelical Church. the church on Monday.

Arlene enjoyed sewing and Donovan John Nagel was crafts, going to auctions and born May 2, 1936, in York flea markets, and refinishing Township, Minn., to Norris and Doris (Wissing) Nagel. He old trunks.

Arlene is survived by her attended and graduated from husband Robert, a daughter, Preston High School in 1954.

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Fillmore County Church Directory Bible Baptist Church...............…..........……….......Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro Community Center (lower level), 202 Parkway Ave. S., Lanesboro, MN

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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Wykoff United Methodist Church.…….......………Sundays - 9:30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 202-2275

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lings Larry (Pat) Turner, Cindy (Jerry) Rieser, and Loren (Donna) Turner. She was preceded in death by parents Dale and Mildred Turner, siblings Lynn Dale Turner, Linda Gutzke, Leslie Turner, nephews Chad Turner and Scott Gutzke, niece Lori More, as well as numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.

In 2012, Leanne retired from a career in computer prograamming and moved to Arizona, where she spent time quilting amongst friends (Quirky Quilters, Cotton Patchers, and Friendship Quilters). Leanne loved to travel so much that in 2015 she did a solo 7,000-mile road trip across the upper part of the country. She most recently traveled with her daughter to Puerto Rico in 2016 and on an Alaskan cruise in 2013.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to those who provided assistance, support and friendship to Leanne over the last year.

Deb and Irene, we are grateful you were both in her life; thank you for all that you’ve done for her. To the Banner ICU team, THANK YOU for your demonstration of excellent care, knowledge, compassion and keeping us apprised of her condition.

Services will be held in Arizona on August 12, 2017, and Leanne Kay Turner Leanne Kay Turner, born in Minnesota on November 4, November 7, 1947, in Harmony, 2017.

Minn., passed away on July 8, Scott Thomas Pitchford 2017 at Banner Casa Grande Medical Center, surrounded by Scott Thomas Pitchford, age family and friends.

47, was born on March 12, 1970, Leanne is survived by her in Racine, Wis. Scott gradudaughter, Darcy Quinata; sib- ated from Peterson High School,

attended Winona State University, St. Mary’s College and served our country first as an Army soldier and then in the U.S. Marine Corps as a sniper for 8 years. He cont inued serving as a police offi- Scott Thomas cer for the Pitchford Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for 19 years, retiring on May 31, 2017. A true American hero, fierce warrior, amazing husband and father, loyal son and brother in blue. He had an infectious personality and an ability to make everyone feel special. Scott died July 20, 2017, at Cedar City, Utah, where he moved for retirement.

He will be missed by his family, Marine friends and LVMPD partners. Scott is survived by his wife Rhiannon, daughters Alyssa and Raelee, son Darien, mother Sandra Daams, father Bob Pitchford, sister Jenilyn (Derek) Diehl, grandparents-inlaw, mother- and father-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and his brothers and sisters in blue: his Marine Corps family.

A celebration of life service was held in Cedar City, Utah, at the Veterans Memorial Park July 28.

A gathering for all of Scott’s friends and family to join and share memories, pictures, snacks, and a toast at the Peterson Legion will be held in his memory on August 5, beginning at 3:30 p.m.

member Terri Scott had taken the training as part of her job as a teacher in another school district and was in favor of bringing it to Lanesboro, noting that it approaches an active shooter situation from a fight and flee aspect versus the traditional hide and wait one.

The district will be paying a flat fee for the training and should have some room for local law enforcement and city employees to join the workshop of they would like.

The board reviewed and approved the meal rates for the 2017-18 school year. Prices will increase by 10 cents due to a stipulation by federal law. K-6 students will pay $2.35 for meals and students in grades 7-12 will pay $2.65.

The district will continue to offer sports and other extracurricular activities at no cost to the students. This includes summer rec activities.

Memberships in the Minnesota School Board Association and the Minnesota Rural Education Association were renewed by the board.

Daycare manager Heidi Brown was approved as a signatory to a school-issued credit card from the Merchant’s Bank to allow her to more easily purchase supplies for the daycare.

The Lanesboro school district will be adopting the Read Well

by Third Grade program. “It outlines our plan to ensure that our

kids are reading well by third grade,” Superintendent Schultz said, noting that doing so should increase test scores across the board.

Hiawatha Valley Education District has a records retention policy that Lanesboro can utilize as well as they are a part of HVED. At this time, the school legally has to keep every booklet filled out for every child who tests for special education.

This has become a storage issue and adopting the HVED policy would allow Lanesboro to shred outdated booklets with permission from the students’ parents.

Only the most current booklet would need to be kept. The board approved the policy addition.

The next Lanesboro school board meeting will be held on August 17 at 7 p.m.

On October 12, 1957, he was united in marriage to Joyce Prinsen at the Greenleafton Reformed Church.

Don was a life long member of the Greenleafton Reformed Church and had a love for singing; even being a part of the Greenleafton Dutch Trio. He loved hobby farming, golfing, fishing, woodworking, and drinking coffee every morning with his friends. Don had a love for sports of all kinds, especially watching sporting events for Preston High School and Fillmore Central High School.

Don loved his family; his kids and grandkids were his pride and joy.

He is survived by his wife Joyce, children: Ann (Gene) Smith of Preston, Minn., and Todd (Mari Jo) Nagel of Harmony, Minn.; grandchildren: Bradley (Laura), Michael, Kyle, Alex (Miriah), Stephanie (Josh), and Justin; great-grandchildren: Carson, Rylan, Braylee, and Abbylynn; brother Jerry (Judy) Nagel of Preston, Minn.; sister Carol (John) Overland of Lanesboro, Minn.; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Arthur, and sister MaryLou.

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The board approved the certified and non-certified employee handbooks. A milk bid from Polka Dot Dairy was accepted.

Annual policies 214, 410, 413, 414, 522, 524, 616, and 807 were also reviewed and approved with no changes except for some to policy 616.

The board discussed the Minnesota School Board Association’s Summer Institute which will take place August 8 and 9. None of the board members will be able to attend, but Superintendent Schultz is planning to make the trip.

The law firm of Rupp, Anderson, Squires & Waldspurger, P.A. was approved as the district’s legal firm for their expertise in personnel and education laws.

Nethercut Law was approved to handle the school’s property and business questions.

The board reviewed and approved the district’s Long Term Facilities Maintenance Plan. An Education Services agreement with Hiawatha Valley Education District was also approved.

An additional half-day workshop for all non-certified staff was approved for January 22, 2018, to allow for ALICE training. ALICE stands for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate, which are all part of the active shooter training that the program provides. Board

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eye a time or two,” recalls Lind.

“I googled him and found out his wife was his booking agent and I contacted her on a long shot. I thought, ‘Well, I just wasted 30 seconds of my life.’

I heard back from his wife and they thanked me for my comments and well wishes. I figured I’d wasted another 30 seconds,” jokes Lind.

Then, there was the win on the big stage for Sundance. Notice came to Lind that all booking was being turned over to an agent and that the request for booking information would be passed along. “I thought, ‘Great, one more chance to be turned away.’ At this point though, I still hadn’t talked to a single soul on the board. I filled them in about it and they told me to keep going.” So, he did and an intensive three-month interview process with the booking agent followed, detailing any and all capacities of the site. “They sent a rider. It was 30 pages long,” says Lind. “We needed full stage, sound, and lights.”

Board member Mike Fenske

was able to help steer the group with these technical areas and eventually, they stumbled into a man associated with Spectrum Pro Audio in Rochester. “They’ve been very good to us,” says Lind.

Later they were aided by Pepper Entertainment out of Souix Falls, S. Dak. The partnership helped put together posters, marketing, online and hard tickets, and more. “Everything needed approval,” recalls Lind. “They were absolutely fantastic.”

With all terms and conditions ready to go, the group signed the contract in mid-April. “We decided, ‘Let’s do this.’ The announcement of the festival went out the last week of May and tickets went on sale June 2. It’s been a whirlwind,” adds Lind.

“The cat was out of the bag earlier,” he says. “I talked with the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department and the Preston Police Department. We needed a large gathering license, so I needed to go before the Preston City Council. They asked who was performing.” Lind indicated that no contracts had been signed, but that they were working on having The Voice winner as the headliner. His answer was published in

a local article detailing the meeting. Thankfully, everything has fallen into place and the festival is shaping up to be a great benefit not only for the society, but the community as well.

Organizers hope to bring in 1,000 people to the events, but as many as 4,000 would hit the maximum for the grandstand area. General admission is for Saturday’s shows are $25 if purchased locally, sold exclusively at Preston, Harmony, and Rushford Foods stores, or $20, plus fees, online. “We’re hoping people come in for the weekend,” notes Lind. That could equate to plenty of take away for area restaurants, lodging, stores, and other recreational activities.

Camping will be available on site and includes locations for campers, with a limited sites equipped with electrical and water hookup, as well as primitive camping sites.

“We’re going to accommodate as many as possible,” says Lind. “We should be able to easily accommodate 150 campsites with amenities.” Camping spots will not be assigned, but designated as campers arrive. A camping pass may be purchased in advance for $100.

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Through the drive of the board, it’s apparent they are involved in the community and invested in the fair and beyond. Plenty of fundraisers were held by the society for maintenance and repairs of the grounds in the 160 years it has hosted the fair. This time around, the group is looking for something outside the box that will benefit both the community and the fairgrounds for the future.

“We’re trying to be self-supportive,” adds Lind. “We’ve got a very good board. We’ve talked many times of doing something bigger. On a whim, we took the initiative to dig in and get the ball rolling. The pieces lined up, the board grabbed a hold, and went forward.” While Lind knows that Fillmore County may not have the big city draw of other regional counties, what is put forward is quality. “We’ve been very fortunate and we want to keep doing what we’ve been doing.”

“We’re hoping to make this an annual event,” he continues.

“We’re set up with a new website, Facebook page, and Twitter account. Several of us have spent a considerable amount of time on it. Quite a number of people have stepped up to volunteer. With the scope of the event though, even with the 15 of us on the board, plus spouses, kids, and other volunteers, I don’t think we would have gotten it all done. It’s pretty amazing. It’s a huge risk they’re taking and to

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get the amount of support we’ve had; it’s been amazing.”

Further details of the weekend are still being finalized. Lind says a variety of food and other concessions will be available on site.

Additional activities for Friday and during the day on Saturday are being worked out. Volunteers for the events are still being sought for the festival. “We’re not going to turn anyone away,” laughs Lind. “Numerous local organizations will be a part of it.”

Interested persons can contact the Root River Festival at (605) 357-7377 or through their website or Facebook.

The events are sponsored by the Fillmore County Agriculture Society. The fair board is comprised of Aaren Mathison, Kathy Tesmer, Dennis DeVries, Doug Lind, Andy Craig, Kyle Chiglo, Lowell Drinkall, Mike Fenske, Greg Dornink, Karl Housker, Kurt Raaen, Colin Winslow, and Jennifer Pickett. Other sponsors include Preston Harmony Rushford Foods, The Fillmore County Journal, and TownSquare Media Sioux Falls. Several radio stations are also ramping up interest in the weekend events: KWWK Quick Country 96.5, KQYB 98.3, KAUS Country 99.9, KNEI 103.5, KFIL 103.1, KMFX (The Fox) 102.5, KMRV 99.1, and KVIK 104.7 are all sponsors.

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This is a very common question I get from both buyers and sellers. As the case in many situations, there is not one simple response. The best answer usually comes by way of another question……what is your long term goal for the property? I do not think anyone can argue the point that a good woodland stewardship program involves planned and strategic harvest of mature timber.

The key is doing so in a way that does not create an undesirable appearance, promote erosion or propagate undesirable plant growth. In many cases the most desirable (highest value) woodland parcels are those with mature, majestic hardwoods. The increased value is not so much driven by the actual timber value but rather the “state park- like” appearance. The other challenge is that recent logging activity can create a rough appearance and it often takes a year or two for the vegetation to balance out or recover. The flip side is if mature trees are not harvested, they end up rotting from the inside out and eventually fall, possibly into other desirable trees and ruining them too. A point where logging activity can improve the value of the land is by improving the access.

Meaning that the logging roads/trails are done so in manner in which they can be used for access various points of the property after the fact and are created in such a way that they do not promote erosion. In summary, heavy timber harvest typically reduces the land value, whereas conservative, highly selective logging activity over time can actually improve the land value.

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to customers.

Many years ago the building was used as a buggy shop and most area residents can remember a buggy being rolled out of the second floor onto a large drop down door. Soma has repurposed that area with French doors and a very small patio area for flowerpots with a black wrought iron gate that looks amazing!

The majority of people will remember the building as Das Wurst Haus, which was owned by Arv and Jan Fabian and closed in 2011. Soma states that although she has now purchased the building, Arv still makes his mustard in a state certified kitchen area in the basement a couple times a week.

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Since the project of remodeling the building became larger than first anticipated, the time to complete the renovation also took longer than Soma had originally planned on. She credits store manager Linda Egnash as being an integral part of the entire process from start to finish.

After many months of work on the building, the new E2 Boutique location opened its doors for Mother’s Day weekend 2017, which was also Girls Day Out in Lanesboro. Soma says, “We weren’t quite ready but we opened,” and as customers came in and commented on how nice the building and displays look, Soma realized all the hard work had created a unique shopping experience for area residents and tourists.

Store manager Linda Egnash, left, and Barb Soma, right, owner of E2 Boutique in Lanesboro, Minn., sit on the new stairs in the recently remodeled building.

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E2 Boutique offers mainly women’s clothing but there are a few clothing items for men.

Trendy tops, blouses, sweaters, dresses, skirts, pants and more can be found at E2 Boutique, along with a vast amount of accessories.

Purses, shoes (including flip flops, sandles, and other types), jewelry, sunglasses, headbands and scarves are only a few of the goods that catch a shopper’s eye as they walk through the boutique.

Trust Your Journey items can be found in the boutique as well, which are very popular and include hats, shirts, jewelry, journals, coffee cups, water bottles and more.

One specific item that has been extremely popular are Brazilian bra straps which were sold out, but E2 Boutique recently received another shipment of them. Brazilian bra straps are jewelry-type straps with rhinestones and other embellishments that hook onto a bra that has removable straps.

They can be worn under cold shoulder shirts, etc. to add a little more bling to your outfit.

The upstairs space holds boys and girls clothing from newborn to size 14, exceptional children’s gift items and a housewares area with rugs, towels, stemware, candles, platters, vases, bowls and others items which would make nice gifts for adults or useful items to take home yourself.

The original wood floor is still in place upstairs with scuffs and other marks and gouges acquired throughout the years of the build-

ings different uses.

Local residents and businesses where very curious as the remodeling was taking place and were also very anxious for the boutique to open in its new location so they could shop there again.

“The community has been so supportive,” states Soma, adding that, “the business community is just wonderful as well as the whole community of Lanesboro” and the surrounding area.

“It is a wonderful business climate here,” she notes and says there are “a lot of good local shoppers” that support the businesses in town.

E2 Boutique is located at 117 Parkway Ave. N. in Lanesboro.

Days of operation vary by season and are as follows: April 15 - Dec. 31, open seven days a week; Jan. 1 - April 14, open Saturdays only.

For further information phone E2 Boutique at (507) 467-2994.

The new E2 Boutique is a colorful addition to Lanesboro’s main street.

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Vote for the “2017 Best of the Best” and you could win a $50 Gift CertifiCate Only businesses or organizations located in the Fillmore County Journal circulation area will be eligible for Reader’s Choice Awards selection.

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Antiques

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Local Entertainment

Bed & Breakfast

Local Attraction

Bakery

Longtime Favorite Restaurant

Banking Institution

Onion Rings

Buffalo Wings

Outdoor Dining

Campground

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Chiropractor

Pizza

Coffee Shop

Retail Gift Shopping

Daycare

Ribs

Fine Dining

Seafood

Fitness Center

Sports Bar

Golf Course

Steak

Hair Salon

Swimming Pool

Hardware Store

Town Festival/Fair

Ice Cream

Veterinary Clinic

Ballots are due in our office by noon on September 8, 2017. Results will be published in a special edition of the Fillmore County Journal on September 25, 2017.

Only ballots submitted by mail or dropped off at our office will count towards the voting system. mAIL TO: Fillmore County Journal, PO Box 496, 136 St. Anthony St., Preston, MN 55965

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Kevin Beck appointed chief deputy

By Karen Reisner After an extended discussion over the chief deputy agreement at the July 25 board meeting, Kevin Beck was appointed chief deputy sheriff effective July 28 to replace recently retired Tony Webber. Beck has been with the department 22 years, currently serving as emergency manager/ assistant jail administrator.

Beck will be leaving a Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS) union position to accept the non-union position of chief deputy. The agreement allows him to retain his accrued seniority up to this point and gives him the option upon termination of the agreement to return to a deputy sheriff position with the seniority accrued prior to the agreement. No seniority will be accrued while serving as chief deputy.

Beck will start at the same salary Tony Webber was receiving at his retirement. Sergeant Don Kullot was appointed to the emergency manager/assistant jail administrator position.

Courthouse security grant The Safe and Secure Courthouse Advisory Panel awarded a grant in the amount of $32,319 to the county for the installation of cameras/monitors/key card access points and panic alarms in the Fillmore County Courthouse and for training of court and county staff.

The board accepted the grant and established a committee to make plans for installation of security equipment and to get prices on the equipment.

The committee will have seven members: Sheriff Kaase, a court representative, County Attorney Corson, County Coordi-

nator Vickerman, Commissioners Bakke and Lentz, and building maintenance supervisor Terry Schultz. With the county match there would be about $60,000 to be used for the security equipment.

Sheriff Tom Kaase had submitted the application and had hoped to receive grant dollars to help pay for a deputy to be assigned to the courthouse.

However, no grant dollars were awarded for personnel.

Wheelage Tax approved County Engineer Ron Gregg explained that the Wheelage Tax had been discussed at the Highway Committee meeting.

The committee had recommended to forego the tax for a year and to reconsider it next year. Commissioner Mitch Lentz asked why we would not seek the additional revenue to maintain roads. Commissioner Duane Bakke said he had asked Gregg to put together information on the county’s roads and to look at actual funding.

He added that Gregg does an excellent job of getting federal dollars. Bakke asked if we have the manpower to oversee more projects? He acknowledged that the committee doesn’t have the authority to make decisions for the county board.

Gregg explained that there are already “a lot of irons in he fire.” We are getting projects done (bridges and more seal coating) with Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) dollars. LOST dollars have provided between $600,000 and $700,000 more revenue for local road projects.

Lentz maintained that he didn’t trust the state govern-

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ment to help us out a lot. A Wheelage Tax could be up to $20 per vehicle. Gregg had estimated that a $20 Wheelage Tax would generate about $460,000 in additional revenue to maintain and improve the quality of the county road system.

Lentz insisted he was in support of a Wheelage Tax; “I’ve only heard of projects that we don’t have money for.” Bakke said we may need the more revenue to do the additional planned seal coating in future years. Lentz moved to adopt the resolution for a $20 Wheelage Tax. Commissioner Gary Peterson seconded the motion.

Commissioner Marc Prestby stated he has been against the tax from the start and would vote against it. The motion passed, Prestby voted no. The tax will be implemented as of January 1, 2018.

Other business in brief • Andrew Hatzenbihler was hired as Solid Waste Administrator effective August 11. One of the first issues the administrator will have to deal with is the continual misuse of the rural recycling bins. The bins are for the collection of recyclable items only.

• Social Services Manager Kevin Olson requested and received approval for renewal of the State of Minnesota Joint Powers Agreement. The fiveyear agreement allows access for the social services department to Minnesota Criminal Justice Data Communications Network. There is no cost to the county.

• The 2018 budget process began with review of proposed budgets for commissioners, coordinator, information systems, assessor, and surveyor.

Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman noted the effort of departments to attain a zero change in budget. This is proving to be not only difficult, but not possible. Budgets are working with an estimated 14% increase in insurance costs and a possible 2.5% cost of living increase for employees. Absorbing these increases by reducing other budgeted items to get a flat budget is a goal, but not realistically attainable. Vickerman said we will work hard on it, but in some budgets there is no place to cut.

• With the second reading of the Employment of Relatives policy, it was approved.

The resignation of Troy Case, Property Appraiser, effective July 27 was approved. A request to hire from an active list for replacement was approved.

• The Truth in Taxation Hearing was set for December 12 at 6 p.m.

• Approval was given for a quote from Marco in the amount of $45,901.44 for the purchase of two servers and virtual desktop application to be paid for from Information Systems budget. Vickerman noted this will benefit the sheriff’s and highway’s offices.

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Merchants Bank looks to “Swipe Out Hunger” for area food shelves

Merchants Bank will be donating five cents each time a Merchants Bank credit card or debit card is used between August 1-8, up to a total of $10,000, to area food shelves during “Swipe Out Hunger,” the bank’s fifth annual Facebook Giveaway.

The “Swipe Out Hunger” giveaway will work like this: Supporters of area food shelves will be able to vote once per day between August 1-8 for their chosen food shelves on the Merchants Bank Facebook page (www.facebook.com/merchantsbank).

At the end of the giveaway, the food shelves with the top three vote totals will receive donations of $2,500 for first place, $1,500 for second place and $1,000 for third place. All other food shelves will evenly split the remaining $5,000.

Participating food shelves were nominated by Merchants Bank locations (Bank locations making the nomination are noted in parentheses). A number of locations nominated the same food shelf based on which organization serves the needs of their community. Participating this year are: • 360 Communities (Lakeville) • Cannon Falls Food Shelf (Cannon Falls) • Channel 1 (Rochester) • Feed My People (Eau Claire) • Friends in Need Food Shelf (Cottage Grove) • Hastings Family Service (Hastings) • The Hunger Task Force (Onalaska) • La Crescent Food Share (La Crescent) • The Open Door Pantry

(Apple Valley and Rosemount) • Randolph Food Shelf (Hampton) • Semcac (Caledonia, Lanesboro, Rushford, Spring Grove) • Hometown Resource Center (St. Charles) • Winona Volunteer Services (Winona, Lakeside, Goodview) Last year, Merchants Bank donated $10,146.67 to local food shelves through Swipe Out Hunger and 5,841 votes were cast. Everyone is invited to vote for your favorite food shelf by visiting the Merchants Bank Facebook page during the campaign (August 1-8).

Merchants Bank has 21 locations, including Minnesota locations in Rushford, Lanesboro, Caledonia, Spring Grove, Winona, St. Charles, Goodview, Rochester, La Crescent, Cannon Falls, Red Wing, Hampton, and the southern Twin Cities metropolitan suburbs of Apple Valley, Cottage Grove, Hastings, Lakeville and Rosemount. Merchants has Wisconsin locations in Eau Claire and Onalaska. All banks are FDIC members. Twin Cities-based Merchants Bank Equipment Finance is also a division of Merchants Bank, N.A.

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New employee has four legs and a big heart

By Annie Lewis The newest employee at Hoff Funeral Home wasn’t able to fill out an application, but he still got the job based on his people skills and big heart.

Charlie is a therapy dog. This special seven-month-old labradoodle joined the Hoff staff in April as “Chief Comfort

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“We heard about other funeral homes using therapy dogs at a national convention a couple of years ago,” said Ashley Hoff-Czaplewski, one of Hoff’s funeral directors. “We

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did some research and realized it was something that we wanted to try. I’ll just say, it’s worked out better than we ever imagined!”

“Charlie William Hoff” was born in Indiana. He got his first name from suggestions via Facebook and his middle name has been used by the Hoff family for three generations. At eight weeks old, Charlie went into training to earn his therapy dog certification. It took a couple of months for him to be trained by Ultimate Canine, a company that trains service and therapy dogs nationally for places like Ronald McDonald House.

After Charlie completed his certification, his trainer brought him to Ashley’s house outside of Winona. The trainer stayed and worked with Ashley’s family for three days to get the dog acclimated to his new life. Charlie resides with Ashley and her husband, their sevenmonth-old son and three-yearold chocolate lab when he is not working.

“We wanted a therapy dog because we believe in the comfort that a dog can truly bring to people in crisis, in a time of need,” explained Ashley. “The way a dog can just snuggle up to you and make all your worries temporarily disappear. We see first-hand how Charlie can help a person take their mind off everything they’re going through — at least for a little while.”

Life for Charlie isn’t too ruff - (pun intended) - his work is important, and Charlie knows when he’s on duty to greet families, provide comfort during a service, and let kids and grown-ups pet him.

“When he’s wearing his red vest,” Ashley says, “Charlie just knows that’s work time and he behaves accordingly. When his red vest is off – that’s play time, and Charlie can act like the puppy that he is.” Charlie’s office hours are primarily from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays, but he is flexible to meet family needs.

“It’s amazing how Charlie knows how to comfort the ones who may need it the most,” Ashley said. “A family will come in and it can be pretty emotional. We ask if they’d like a visit from Charlie and within a short time he is making his rounds and helping to ease the pain. We weren’t sure how it would work out, but he’s got a big heart and a way with people that’s hard to explain.

Charlie is not only social, he obeys therapy commands.

For example, when he is told to “visit,” he puts his head on a person’s lap. And when he

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is told to “snuggle,” he puts his paws on the person’s lap too. The command that the kids like best is “knuckles” and that’s when he’ll give a paw to an outreached fist. Charlie loves people and they love him.

As a labradoodle, he is hypoallergenic and non-shedding,

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hospitals and stores,” said Ashley. “We always ask guests if they’d like to meet Charlie first.” Guests can choose to have Charlie sit with them

during arrangements, visitations and funerals.

It’s a newer trend in the funeral business and Hoff is the only one in the immediate area that employs a therapy dog.

Since getting Charlie, Ashley said they’ve gotten calls from

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funeral homes in other states asking how it’s going. She and the other Hoff family members who work with Charlie highly recommend it and tell them “it’s an investment, but one that’s well worth it.”

Charlie has taken up a few other jobs and can be found reading with kids at the library or making special visits to hospitals or nursing homes. You can make a request for Charlie to provide comfort at your organization or to make an appearance at a funeral service or celebration.

What’s a modern therapy dog without his own email address or social media handle? Reach Charlie at charlie@hofffuneral. com, Facebook at https://www. facebook.com/CharlieCuddles/ or call (507) 452-4241. Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service has locations in Goodview, Lewiston, St. Charles, Houston and Rushford.

Charlie is a therapy dog that works with Ashley Hoff-Czaplewski and the other funeral directors at Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service. Ashley says that life for Charlie isn’t too ruff - (pun intended) - his work is important, and Charlie knows when he’s on duty to greet families or provide comfort during a service. Off duty, he is a fun puppy that her family loves, along with everyone that meets him.

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By Hannah Wingert The F & M Community Bank Summit Club was first started over 20 years ago by bank employee Carol Bond and has been going strong ever since.

When Bond retired three years ago, Brenda Reicks and Allison Whalen took over running the club for her. They’ve enjoyed building on what Bond started, but are also making it their own.

“We put our own spin on it,” Reicks said.

ed. Despite the time it takes to run the club and put together events, Reicks and Whalen find the work rewarding and enjoy coming up with new activities.

The Summit Club is an exclusive club open to F & M Community Bank customers aged 55 and over. “It’s a social and travel club,” Whalen explained. She and Reicks try to plan an event at least every other month and have been working to add some longer trips than the usual short day trips to the schedule.

Reicks and Whalen also make sure to plan trips that include family members of the Summit Club. “We definitely welcome guests on our trips,” Whalen explained. Each year, a visit to a Twins game is scheduled that is open to the public.

Most of the trips that the Summit Club take are day trips for which a motor coach is chartered. “Chanhassen is an annual favorite,” Reicks noted. Another popular trip is the mystery trip that takes place in the fall.

“Those are always fun,” Whalen laughed, explaining that those who register for it have no idea what they’re signing up for until they get to their destination.

They also have activities that take place at the bank, such as movie day where Summit Club members bring an item to donate to the food shelf as admission.

The Summit Club includes members from all F & M Community Bank branches.

The buses stop at each branch as well as in Fountain to pick up members for trips.

There are around 250 members of the Summit Club, and trips average about 45-50 in attendance. Reicks and Whalen strive to keep the costs for the trips affordable at about $89 for each one, although the fees can vary based on the cost of the bus rental, meals, and activities.

The Summit Club is free to join with some deposit requirements to be considered for membership. Anyone interested in joining can email summitclub@ fmcommunity.com or find more information at fmcommunity. com.

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Rushford addresses hilltop subdivision problems

By Kirsten Zoellner At the Monday, July 24 meeting, the Rushford City Council reviewed a preliminary analysis for possible acquisition of two residential properties on Lamplighter’s Lane. The steeply sloped road was initially designed in the late ‘70s to lead to a four-home subdivision overlooking the city on the bluff east of Rushford.

Two homes were built at the site in 1976 and 1977. The road has required extra maintenance, such as plowing, due to its steepness and is now in poor condition.

Should the city find itself not in a position to acquire the properties, the road will need to be scheduled for substantial maintenance. The cost of an assessment to the property owners would be substantial and to lump the project in with other road work may tip the scales unfairly to taxpayers in the city portion of the project costs.

Only one of the two homes in the subdivision is currently for sale, becoming available a week prior. City Clerk Kathy Zacher stated that a sale is pending on the home. The other home is not currently for sale, but it was noted the property owner had indicated that a sale might be welcome.

City Administrator Tony Chladek indicated that to purchase the properties, the cost versus recoup to the taxpayers may hover around 1:1 and typically, cities like a more sound return.

“We need to analyize whether or not we want to acquire the properties, looking at the city taxpayer cost versus actual property value. The point is, we’re going to need to look at doing something up there. There’s got to be some threshold,” said Chladek. “We didn’t want to tackle it because we were hoping it would go away. It didn’t go away. We need to tackle it.”

Project estimation, for road reconstruction is estimated at $312,103.60. Estimated market value on the properties is $137,600 and $141,100.

The additional lots, which are unbuilt, are estimated at $400 and $3,000.

Utilities, including water, sewer, and electrical run to the site and the condition of the services is unknown. For water alone there are interesting situations. Zacher indicated that the property owners up top have to be notified before the city flushes hydrants below, because the pull is so strong it can drain intensely and have adverse effects on the properties and their home equipment.

“This is not a light matter.

This is a costly matter,” added Chladek.

If the city were to purchase the properties, it is unclear what would happen to them. Options include removal of the homes, or rental by the city to private par-

ties, until the utilities give out.

Also unclear is where the funds would come from. Loss of tax revenue for the sites would be $2,000 per year. Loss of utility revenue would be $9,000 annually.

“We have to have an exit strategy,” cautioned Councilor Mark Honsey.

The city will gather more information about options for the situation, including financial analysis and potential funding.

Mike Bubany, of David Drown Associates, financial consultant for the city, and Brian Malm, of Bolten & Menk, the city’s engineering firm, will be contacted.

At the meeting, the council also received an update from Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Development Coordinator Alissa Blaha. The summary included work done in 2017, as well as funding for 2018. Rushford was one of four communities to be included in a $10,000 community collaboration grant. These grants were aimed at enhancing the communities’ growth and longevity. Blaha emphasized partner contributions, how they are allocated, and the impact to the region.

Library Board Chairwoman Heather Larson was also on hand to present the annual report for the board. On the whole, numbers continue to increase in usage and a wide array of programs con-

tinues to bring in patrons. “Susan Hart does a great job of getting grants and bringing people to the library and its programs,” said Larson.

E-materials seems to be the most growing trend for the library, despite cautions years ago of libraries becoming extinct with the new wave of internet availability. “It did not happen. We’re busier than ever,” indicated Larson. “I came to the library when I was a little girl and I never would have thought it possible the library would offer the things it does.”

Other new grant-funded availabilities at the library, such as access to ancestry.com, bring in additional interest. The board is active in marketing the library’s offerings and has recently partnered with outside events and programs. A booth during Peterson’s Gammel Dag festivities brought substantial traffic and the new Root River Trail Towns Bike Share Program is also seeing growing interest. “It’s a nice exposure for us. It promotes health and wellness and exposure to the area,” added Larson. “It’s nice to be a part of that project.”

The council asked that the 2018 report indicate historical comparisons on figures so areas of growth might be better identified.

In other news, the council recognized two sizeable donations

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to the city. First, in the amount of $6,010, was a donation of remaining 2002 Boy Scout Eagle Project funds. The funds will be used for improvements at the aquatic center, including replacement of the pool vacuum, umbrellas, and other equipment and amenities as needed.

The second donation, in the amount of $1,000, was given

by Doug Himlie to be used for enhancements, repairs, and replacements of amenities at Magelsen Bluff Park. The city is working on tearing down one old shelter and is hoping to replace it. Another option for the funds would be the construction of permanent, on-site charcoal grills.

Appointment of election judges for the city general election November 7, 2017, was approved by the council. Seats up for grabs include a two-year mayoral term, currently held by Mayor Chris Hallum. Additionally, the four-year term council seats currently held

by Councilors Mark Honsey and Vern Bunke will be on the ballot.

It is unclear at this time if Hallum and Bunke will run for reelection.

Honsey stated at a council meeting earlier this year that he will not be seeking reelection.

Interested candidates can contact city hall for more information. Paperwork for candidacy will be available at city hall between August 1 and 15.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, August 14, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

Fillmore County: Increasing Community Philanthropy Minnesotans are known for their generosity; SmartAsset ranked us as the eighth most charitable state in 2016, and we’re frequently at the top for volunteerism. However, there are often not as many ways for smaller communities to capture and retain charitable dollars. To help southern Minnesota communities capture more philanthropic dollars, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) helped seed our first community foundation in Wanamingo in 1991.

SMIF serves a 20-county area and gets many corporate and philanthropic dollars to serve our 20-county region. However,we realize that people want to give hyper-locally. SMIF is now the umbrella organization for 26 community foundations and 37 designated funds in our 20 counties.

A big part of regional vitality comes from the vibrancy of our smallest communities; we believe that a key element of growing and sustaining places where people want to live, work and visit is having a strong community foundation. Beyond promoting financial philanthropy, they foster community leadership, increase community development and give people a sense of ownership in the place they call home.

In SMIF’s region, Fillmore County is leading the way with a total of six community foundations: Harmony Area Community Foundation, Lanesboro Area Community Foundation, Mabel Community Foundation, Rushford Community Foundation, Preston Area Community Foundation and Spring Valley Area Community Foundation. Cumulatively, these foundations have granted more than $2.1 million across 700 grants to support community projects ranging from a school playground to scholarships. They’ve been proactive in leveraging SMIF’s resources to grow their funds and get people energized, and it shows.

In the months to come, your local foundations will be writing to you letting you know what they are doing and how you can make a difference in your community. Not only can you make a difference by leaving a contribution or making the community foundation part of your estate plan, you can help spread the word. Connect with local board members and let them know your ideas for future projects or if you are interested in volunteering. As former SMIF Board member Sue Kolling reminded us, “The world is run by those who show up.”

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As always, I welcome your comments and questions. You can reach me at timp@smifoundation.org or 507-455-3215. Learn more about SMIF’s work at www.smifoundation.org.

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Harmony Area Community Foundation The Harmony Area Community Foundation was established in 2012 by residents dedicated to improving Harmony’s quality of life. HACF received “seed” money from the former Trust for a Better Harmony which was instrumental in creating the Harmony-Preston trail. HACF has received generous donations over the years. Recently we have helped and funded; Harmony Library, Fillmore Central Schools, the Harmony Historical Society and Chamber of Commerce, Golden Happenings, and Monster Bash Inc. HACF is proud of this legacy and is excited to carry this torch forward!

Lanesboro Area Community Foundation Established in 2016, the mission of the Lanesboro Area Community Foundation (LACF) is “To be a good neighbor by investing in the people and community of Lanesboro”. LACF will be requesting grant proposals later this summer for youth and senior projects, projects to help people in times of crisis or for projects that benefit the community and people who live in Lanesboro.

Mabel Community Foundation The Mabel Community Foundation was started in 2002 and assisted with raising funds for the community center. The group is currently looking for new volunteers. If you are interested please contact your economic development authority staff.

Rushford Community Foundation RCF started in 1999 as a way for residents to invest in their local community. RCF supports projects related to early childhood, tourism, recreation, economic vitality and more. RCF was also instrumental during the floods of 2007. Recent projects include the Veterans’ Memorial Park at Creekside and a new wooden shelter at the pool.

Preston Area Community Foundation The Preston Area Community Foundation was created in 1997 to serve the greater Preston and Fountain areas by supporting programs and projects that improve the quality of life and build a stronger community. Evidence of this can be found in some of our recent grants which have supported the Preston Historical Society Boxcar project, Fillmore County Ag Society (Fairgrounds) WW I Memorial Gate restoration and the Action 100 reading program at the Fillmore Central Schools. All of these programs and projects are an investment in our community worthy of our support.

Spring Valley Area Community Foundation The Spring Valley Area Community Foundation was created in 2011 for the communities of Spring Valley, Wykoff and Ostrander. Our mission is to build a dynamic community by encouraging generosity, promoting civic engagement, and providing the opportunity to enhance the quality of life by creating community partnerships. We have supported many projects such as: 300 Little Huskers participating in a 1K run during Ag Days, National Recognition by the President of Project Lead the Way for our tuition free STEM summer camp, support for the Wykoff Veteran’s Memorial, Playground/fitness equipment for our youngest and oldest residents and many more. These grants are only made possible by the generous support of our donors, who have our sincerest appreciation for making a difference in our community!

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Learn more about the State Veterans Cemetery in Preston

The American flag at the MinRich Milne, with the Preston American Legion, played Taps dur- A flag is folded, which was then presented to a stand-in family nesota State Veterans Cemetery – ing the simulated service at the Minnesota State Veterans Cem- member during the simulated service at the Veterans Cemetery in Preston is always at half staff when Preston, Minn., during the media day event held July 20, 2017. a burial service is taking place. etery – Preston during media day on Thursday, July 20, 2017.

Photo by Barb Jeffers Photo by Barb Jeffers Photo by Barb Jeffers

An abbreviated sample service was held by the Minnesota Honors team in the Committal Shelter at the Veterans CemSimulated funeral honors by the Minnesota Honors team were The Preston American Legion Rifle Squad participated in the etery in Preston during media performed for the media during media day at the Minnesota State simulated funeral service during media day at the Minnesota day. A folded flag and a sample Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn.

State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., on July 20, 2017. urn are displayed.

Photo by Barb Jeffers Photo by Barb Jeffers Photo by Barb Jeffers

By Barb Jeffers The Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery located in Preston, Minn., has garnered a large amount of attention since it opened in 2015, and those who have visited the final resting place for our country’s heroes have been impressed with the beautiful and peaceful surroundings.

But many people, whether residents of Fillmore County or far beyond, have not learned a lot about who is eligible for burial, the procedures, any costs incurred and other important information.

According to a press release from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs on July 10, 2017, “a recent news article generated a high number of inquiries from veterans and spouses interested in future burial” at the cemetery.

Due to the high volume of interest, a media day was held at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Preston on Thursday, July 20, 2017 from 8-10 a.m. in which members of the press from Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin were invited to attend.

The event was designed to “build on that momentum and provide the media with information to further spread the word to veterans and families in the tristate area about burial options in the State Veterans Cemetery” to further inform the public, stated the press release.

“Although State Veterans Cem-

eteries differ from VA national cemeteries, both work toward a shared goal of providing eligible veterans and spouses with military burial honors within 75 miles of their home, nationwide.

Thus, Iowa and Wisconsin veterans may be eligible for burial at the Preston Cemetery,” stated the press release.

Media were allowed to tour the cemetery at their leisure, were able to view simulated funeral honors by the Minnesota Honors team, and see an abbreviated sample funeral service. Members of the press were encouraged to ask questions and had many photo opportunities.

Robert Gross, Preston Cemetery administrator, stated to attending media members that he and the cemetery staff were “really trying to put this in the eyes of the family” to explain and demonstrate the process.

First an explanation of who is eligible for burial at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston; burial is “open to all veterans discharged from active military service under conditions other than dishonorable. Their spouses, minor children, and under certain conditions, unmarried adult children are also eligible for burial,” according to information handed out by the cemetery.

The informative brochure, which can be obtained at the cemetery in Preston, goes on to say, “eligible spouses may be buried even if they predecease

the veteran,” which is a question many people have.

“Also eligible for burial are members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces, the National Guard, and the Reserve Officer Training Corps who die while on active duty for training or performing service, or who have 20 years of service in reserve components of the Armed Forces creditable for retired pay” states the brochure.

Burial is provided to eligible veterans at no cost no matter which burial option is chosen.

The fees for a spouse or eligible dependent effective July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016 is $745 for any burial option. Fees for dependents cannot be paid in advance and will increase annually on July 1 of each year.

The burial options are casket, cremation (in-ground) and cremation (columbarium).

Along with a gravesite or columbarium niche, a pre-placed graveliner, a headstone or niche cover and perpetual care are also provided.

If a spouse or family member has already purchased a vault or were buried privately and the family decides to move them to the veterans cemetery, they have a section to accommodate those private vaults and to move them to the veterans cemetery.

Military Honors can be arranged which include rifle volley, taps, flag folding and presentation. The family or a represen-

tative of the family are responsible for choosing clergy for the service.

Pre-registration is available and “is a huge component of this for multiple reasons,” states Gross.

Pre-registration can help to expedite the process when that loved one passes away, as the persons eligibility will have already been determined. Having necessary information on file, including a DD214 form showing military discharge information, can save the family time searching for information when the family member passes away. Also, preregistration saves the family from having to make decisions when the time comes because they have already been made.

Pre-registration does not reserve a certain gravesite or columbarium niche, however, as the cemetery administration assigns gravesites at the time of death.

Urns can include items special to the deceased and their family.

Some of the unique urns used at the veterans cemetery in Preston have been “a doctors bag, a tackle box, a tool box, and a lunch pail” stated Cemetery Representative Sasha Holst. Motorcycle gas tanks are often used as urns as well.

There is no cost for pre-registration, it takes about five minutes to complete the form and you are not “locked in” to being buried at the veterans cemetery if you pre-register.

Pre-registration forms can be obtained at either of the Minnesota State Veterans Cemeteries, including Preston or the second location in Little Falls, Minn., through your local county veterans service officer or online at MinnesotaVeteran.org/Cem.

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VET CEMETERY Continued from Page 16

Committal services are held Monday-Friday, on a first-come, first-served basis. The cemetery is able to perform up to seven committal services a day beginning on the hour from 9 a.m.

- 3 p.m. with the 3 p.m. service limited to cremation remains

services. Each committal service is limited to 20 minutes.

All committal services are held in the committal shelter instead of the gravesite for several reasons, including the safety of the family, providing a nice location for military honors to be carried out and so the staff can continue necessary tasks throughout the rest of the

Monday, July 31, 2017 cemetery.

Following the committal service the family is invited to wait in the administrative office if they choose while the burial is performed. The loved ones remains are never left unattended by staff after the family leaves the committal service and all interments are done immediately following the committal service.

All employees of the cemetery take their responsibilities very seriously, as Gross states, “With every funeral we perform out here we have one shot to make sure that it is correct, that it is respectful, that it is courteous — that it is the highest level that we can do” for our veterans and their families, including making sure that the American flag at the cemetery is at half staff for every committal service.

“We want everything to run smoothly for the families,” says Holst, so the entire staff is very vigilant to double and triple check all information throughout the process.

The grounds of the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston are open during daylight hours, seven days a week.

The administrative office hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. and is closed on state holidays.

“We would love for families to come and visit,” states Gross, whether the administrative office is open or not, but

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if it is the staff can answer any questions and is happy to give a tour of the grounds.

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Cemetery - Preston is located at 715 Highway 52 in Preston, Minn. For more information phone (507) 765-7320.

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Lanesboro Sales Commission, Iowa Corn Beef, and the Fillmore County Cattlemen for their support of the Grand Champion Market Steer in the 4-H Premium Auction at the Fillmore County Fair. Thank you to the Taylor Family for presenting the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Steers with the Jeff Taylor Memorial Award! I would also like to thank Fair Board and 4-H Livestock Committee for the countless hours you spend to make the fair possible!

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Fillmore Central prepares for upcoming school year

By Hannah Wingert “Maintenance is going great at both sites,” Principal Heath Olstad said at the July 25 Fillmore Central School Board meeting. Both the Harmony and Preston Fillmore Central buildings are getting in shape for the 2017-18 school year. He also noted that he’s given tours of the school to new families that will be starting at the district.

The district is gearing up for its second year utilizing the Action 100 program that emphasizes reading. The program showed good results and was well-received last year.

A resignation from head baseball coach Keith Larson was accepted by the board with their gratitude for the work he has done with the team.

The 2017-18 faculty, coaches, K-6, and 7-12 handbooks were reviewed by the board. The first reading of the handbooks took

place at the June meeting. Only a few changes were made in each one.

The K-6 handbook now includes a policy that strongly discourages students from bringing food to school that contains tree nuts or that is manufactured in a facility that uses tree nuts. The policy will ensure that everyone at the school can feel safe. An unpaid meal policy as mandated by the government has been added to both of the student handbooks and a note about parking in the lot by the Methodist Church to the 7-12 handbooks.

A change to the faculty handbook means that the parentteacher conferences will be taking place on one day in the fall and a second day in the spring rather than occurring over several days for each semester.

The second reading of board policies 506, 525, 534, 601, 603,

612.1, 616, and the emergency closings policy was approved.

The board reviewed a copy of the Head Start lease for the 201718 school year and approved it with no changes to the terms or rates from last year.

The Long Term Facilities Maintenance Plan was reviewed and included the projected 10-year funding, the 10-year expenditures, and a letter of assurances. The board approved the plan.

The district’s membership in the Minnesota School Board Association was renewed. The dues for 2017-18 are $3,441 for association dues and $675 for policy services and were based on the average daily membership of students served during the previous fiscal year.

In her report to the board, Director of Special Education Micki Breitsprecher informed the board that the STAR Profession-

Industrial Drive improvement moves forward

By Karen Reisner City Clerk Joel Young, at the July 24 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, announced that the city has been awarded a Business Development Public Infrastructure grant by DEED in an amount of up to $177,000 for segment 1 roadway improvements of Industrial Drive. The grant matches one dollar for one dollar.

Councilor Joshua Broadwater said he was only comfortable

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doing segment 1. Approval was given to accept the low bid for segment 1. The project was bid in three segments to allow the council the option to do part or all of the planned improvements.

Edge Contracting, Inc., Elgin, had the lowest bid in the amount of $892,000 to complete segment 1 of the street and utility project.

City Engineer Tom Kellogg suggested Edge Contracting will complete the installation of utilities (storm sewer, water, and sani-

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al Development Grant that the school applied for was approved for a professional development grant through Region 10. The training take place throughout the school year and will kick off with a three-day workshop going from August 8-10. The program will increase the special education team’s capacity to work effectively with children with developmental disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder, during the critical years of brain and behavior development. The team consists of three special education teachers, a speech language clinician, three paraprofessionals, and the director of special education.

Two M/W/F sessions are being offered for the 4/5 preschool class and one M-F session. The ¾ class will include sessions for M/W and T/Th in the early morning class and M/W in the late morning. The late morn-

ing class will be dropped if the number of enrolled students is not high enough to fill all three sessions.

A playground is slated to be installed around the the back of the school, west of the existing football field. It will be called the Mini Falcons Playscape Playground and will be used for the community education programs.

A job opening is available in the daycare for the toddler room aide position.

The board reviewed the district’s current Vision, Mission, Beliefs, and Goals as part of the World’s Best Workforce Plan and approved them as read with no changes from last year. The plan addresses school readiness, third-grade literacy, closing achievement gaps, college/ career readiness, and high school graduation.

The next Fillmore Central School Board meeting will be held on August 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Preston media center.

tion’s efforts. Over the next year the foundation expects to double its investments in smaller communities. She added that small towns use their dollars really wisely. She requested that the city increase its donation from $1,000 to $1,250.

• The second consideration of Ordinance 427, Omnibus Fee Ordinance Amendment, was approved as was its publication.

The amended ordinance has the recycling fee at $5.62 and the cost of a 33-gallon yellow garbage bag at $1.95 and a 15-gallon yellow garbage bag at $1.45.

• Brian Burkholder was authorized to hire up to three part-time helpers for Western Days. They will help with clean-up of garbage in the parks each morning and help get ready for the event.

• A request from Lee Amundson for a land conveyance was approved as recommended by staff. The conveyance will rectify

a lot line or building error where the garage and driveway to an existing home are on an adjacent property.

• A resolution was approved supporting the hazard mitigation planning effort and adopting the Olmsted County All Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• The Public Services committee recommends continuing with the current garbage bag system and weekly recycling. Broadwater argued that they should still conduct a survey to determine interest in a cart system. Councilor John McBroom explained the committee agreed, if it is not broke, don’t fix it. Mayor Russ Smith maintained it has gone through committee, adding the council is here to make these decisions.

• Young reported that Rolling Hills Transit (Semcac) will start part time service in Chatfield in September.

tary sewer) and provide a drivable surface (gravel) by sometime in November. The bituminous surface, curb and gutter, and other work is to be completed by June 30, 2018.

Mike Bubany, David Drown and Associates, said the fact that the council decided to limit the project strengthens his recommendations. He suggested getting a 10-year loan from the Minnesota Rural Water Association (MIDI) Loan program, which allow banks to participate in the funding. MiEnergy has approved a 10-year no-interest loan of $300,000 to assist in the funding of the Industrial Drive improvements.

A resolution was approved calling for a public hearing for Tax Abatement to establish legal authority to issue bonds. The hearing will be held at 7 p.m. on August 28. Approval was given to submit an application for a 1st Tuesday of every month: loan from the Minnesota Rural 50% off everything in the store!

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By Tammy Danielson Seriously Mom — Are You Crying?

Probably. A state of calm is something generally not associated with a child’s high school graduation and, since we only have one child, the inner crazy mom in me was getting ready for a breakdown this past May. It was the craziest chain of events though. Having made it through our only son’s graduation on just one Kleenex (yes, folks, ONE!), my inner crazy mom said, “Hey, you got this!”

The graduation party a week later was full of friends, family, laughter, great food and, again, about only one Kleenex. At this point, I am wondering if my tear ducts have dried up because I am a crier from way back — including crying at weddings where I am the soloist and barely even know the bride and groom. During all of the preparation for graduation, the picture I painted in my head leading up to the ceremony was me sobbing hysterically on the

On behalf of Marilyn Affeldt’s family, we thank everyone who in any way contributed to our comfort since her stroke and recent passing.

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bleacher with my husband asking me to quiet down, only to look up and him to see mascara running down my face and me out of Kleenex. But this didn’t happen. Had I turned cold or did my “bad mom” mischievous thoughts of having a bathroom all to myself take over and dry up my tears? Mom guilt had set in.

This mystery was quickly solved as my husband started talking about the college movein weekend in September and I discovered that my words were lost as the tears started to flow.

So that’s it! He’s still in the house so it is truly the moving OUT day and IN to college day when I need to wear waterproof mascara.

Many parents have shared stories about college move-in day with their kids and how driving away and leaving their child was the most difficult thing they have ever done. One couple mentioned how they kept hanging around doing just a “few more things” in the dorm room with the dread of walking out the door. Listening to these stories has not helped at all. I am seriously thinking of dropping him off and making a run for the car — with a parade of soggy Kleenex trailing behind me…what a sight that would be!

But, it’s grown-up time and that won’t happen. We will move him into his room; he will be excited to organize his stuff and figure out how to fit everything he wanted to bring, and he will

Birth Announcement Zachary Ryan Gudgeon A son, Zachary Ryan, was born to Joseph and Laura (Halverson) Gudgeon of Sioux Falls, S. Dak., on July 19, 2017.

Zachary weighed 4 lb and was 17 inches long.

Grandparents are Neil and Lois Halverson of Mabel, Minn., and Calvin and Nancy Gudgeon of Hawley, Minn.

Great-grandparents are Leonard and Loretta Halverson of Mabel, Minn., Virgil Reicks of Harmony, Minn., and Alice Biel of Casa Grande, Ariz.

A heartfelt thank you to all that were able to attend my retirement celebration on July 15th and to those that sent well wishes. I’m sure all those that sampled the “wild turkey” (meat that is) will become avid turkey hunters as I am. Again, thank you, it was a fun day!

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want to talk to his new roommate about the fun week of welcome they are going to have and we will know when it is time to leave.

So now what? Yes, we will leave and go home — despite the joke played on our son that we sold our house and are moving two blocks away from his college. His reply? “Nooooooooo Mom!” Ha! Seriously though, I imagine on the drive home being angry with ourselves in an unrealistic way for raising an

independent, strong-willed, and adventurous child. He is excited for college and all that it brings and…he will be fine.

Mom and dad, however, will need to stop for a new box of Kleenex for the ride home. I may need to also pack these cookies for the trip back home to make me feel better. Love these…

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1 cup butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 cups rolled oats 1 11 - ounce package caramel baking bits 1 cup pecans, toasted (in a fry pan for a couple minutes or oven for 5 or so) and coarsely chopped Coarse sea salt In a large mixing bowl, beat butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, the baking powder, cinnamon and baking soda. Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the remaining flour. Stir in oats, caramel baking bits and pecans.

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Bake in a 350 oven for 11 to 12 minutes, until the edges are light brown. (Centers will look undercooked.) Cool on cookie sheets for 3 to 4 minutes or until cookies can be easily removed.

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Houston School Board honors two retiring teachers ner read that Rehbein will be remembered as “a cornerstone of special ed, MNVA, K-5,” and “an extremely patient, caring and supportive special ed teacher.” Bonner then read from a similar commendation for Dionne Schoh, a special ed teacher in the district for 26 years. Bonner read that Schoh “has always demonstrated great care for students and their parents,” and that “Dionne willingly supported every student to the same level every year.”

The board approved both resolutions of commendation, and moved on to discussion items.

Young and Bluhm meet with Davids Superintendent Abraham presented staff and student handbooks to the board for Houston Elementary and High Schools, along with the Summit Learning Center and the Minnesota Virtual Academy.

Abraham mentioned that, as part of new legislation, an optout form for the MCA test needed to be included in the handbook, and all future versions of the handbook will be amended to include the form for final board approval. Board member Bonner praised the organization and standardization of the handbooks across Left to right, Chatfield City Clerk Joel Young, Chatfield all district schools, but raised a City Councilor Pam Bluhm, and State Representative Greg few suggestions for clarity. The Davids (R-Preston). Young and Bluhm visited with Rep. Davids board will continue to look recently at his St. Paul Office while they were in town for a over the handbooks and sugLeague of Minnesota Cities meeting. gest any changes before voting Photo submitted in a final version. The board then discussed the district’s service agreement with Hiawatha Valley Education District for Special Ed oversight. The board raised questions about getting their fair share in the agreement, to which Abraham Let us help control your dust problem on roads, driveways replied she has been working hard to ensure a fair share for & parking lots. Environmentally safe & noncorrosive.

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board considered its consent agenda, and Board member Bonner asked to move a section of the consent agenda dealing with retirements in order to act on it separately. The board approved the changes and the amended consent agenda, and moved immediately into the retirements.

Board member Bonner entered a resolution of commendation for the retiring Georgia Rehbein after 14 years with the district. Reading from the commendation, Bon-

laboration with the district tech committee, asking that a process be made to get that information to the board for review.

After a short discussion, the board approved the purchase of student Chromebooks and new computers for the library that meet the technical specifications of MNVA online classes.

The board also approved the district’s use of the Schoology Student Management System, and also voted to paint the ceilings at Houston Elementary School, along with approving a policy for Student Surveys.

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on to New Business, approving the 2017 Literacy Plan, the yearly renewal of the district’s Ten-Year Plan, and approving second quarter board pay. The board had four policies for first reading, including Curriculum and Instruction Goals, Curriculum Development, Textbooks and Instructional Materials, and School District Accountability.

Superintendent Abraham then made announcements regarding registration for the MSBA Summer Seminar and MREA Annual Meeting, and the meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m. The Houston Public School Board will meet again at 6 p.m. in the Houston Public High School Library on August 3, 2017.

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By Rich Wicks The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session July 24, with all members present (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). The topic most dis.

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not complete the required repairs, the city would have the authority to have the work done and then bill or assess the owner.

A citizen addressed the council asking, “If a property is in disrepair, but you have it posted as ‘No Trespassing,’ would that take care of it?” Council members answered that the owner would still likely be liable if someone were injured on the property, with Jessy Betts saying, “Even though it’s posted, that doesn’t bypass the safety issue.” After discussion, a motion was made to approve the ordinance as submitted, but there was no second for the motion, and no further action was taken.

The council approved Resolution 2017-18, decertifying TIF District #1-6, as well as Resolution 2017-19, amending boundaries of TIF District #1-10. Next, the council considered an option to replace the city’s internet server for $5,647. Zimmer said the server is nearing nine years old and explained, “I do have room in my budget (to make the purchase this year), but we can hold off until next year.” The council discussed the city’s current “automatic backup” of computer data, which is still working well. The council chose to wait until next year to consider replacing the server.

Jenny Simon gave an update on happenings at the public library, including the 84 prize bags which will be given out as the Summer

Reading program wraps up. She said the prizes were donated by local businesses and individuals, and added, “We’re very thankful for all those!” She also said the collection bins in front of the library are “doing great.”

John Fenske said things for the Parks department are going well. Sue Puffer (Ambulance) reported that the department has already had 25 calls in July, which is a very busy month. She also informed the council of a very generous donation of furniture

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Zimmer shared a letter that the city received from a citizen asking for approval to close down the 600 block of University for a “neighborhood block party” for part of the day on August 19 (during Ag Days). After discussion, the council OK’d this request.

Zimmer said she’s working on the city’s 2018 budget, and she said, “It will be interesting; there’s a lot of stuff in it.” The next regular meeting of the city council will be Monday, August 14 at 6 p.m.

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Fillmore County Police Reports St. Paul artist Annie Hejny to collaboratively Sara Jean Olson, 40, Savage, create paintings with water and sediment from Chatfield Police Department Scott Thomas Hodge, 38, Minn.; 7/1/2017, Speeding Northfield, Minn.; 4/6/2017, (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees the Root River

Passing in a No Passing Zone, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Michael Shane Buri, 43, Racine, Minn.; 6/14/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Megan Marie Buxengard, 30, Caledonia, Minn.; 6/24/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Nicolas Patrick DeMartini, 22, West Concord, Minn.; 4/23/2017, Speeding (69/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $170.

4/23/2017, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200. 4/23/2016, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance, Fine $200.

Alex Theodore Fishbaugher, 22, Fountain, Minn.; 7/6/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Zaw Moe Oo Halain, 25, St. Paul, Minn.; 7/5/2017, Speeding (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Thanakorn Jamons, 34, St. Paul, Minn.; 7/4/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Rebecca Michal Knauer, 35, Rochester, Minn.; 7/1/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Chia Lor, 44, St. Paul, Minn.; 5/25/2017, Speeding (75/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.

Emily Kathrine Lynch, 36, Rochester, Minn.; 6/26/2017, Compose, Read, or Send Electronic Message in Motion or Traffic, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Jorge Felix Martin Martinez, 49, Austin, Minn.; 6/26/2017, Driving After Cancellation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290.

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Gary Dean Opsahl, 57, Austin, Minn.; 6/16/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Kelli Marie Reicks, 25, Preston, Minn.; 6/11/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Taylor Lynne Stecklein, 23, Walford, Iowa; 7/2/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Carole Granger Wrubel, 72, Lanesboro, Minn.; 7/2/2017, Speeding (75/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.

MN Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division Jordan Jay Quandahl, 20, Preston, Minn.; 2/6/2017, Transportation of Firearms – Loaded Firearm, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

Bradley William Swanson, 33, Stewartville, Minn.; 5/13/2017, Fail to Display ATV/ORV Registration/Decal as Required, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Goran Varicak, 37, Colorado Springs, Colo.; 7/3/2017, Must Have (Fish and/or Game License) in Personal Possession, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

MN State Patrol – Rochester Kaye Lee Unnasch, 52, Fountain, Minn.; 6/7/2017, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. 6/7/2017, Child Passenger Restraint System - Child Under Eight and Under 57 Inches Not Fastened, Fine $50.

James Alvin Wiersma, 27, Spring Valley, Minn.; 6/2/2017, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Preston Police Department Jeanette Elizabeth Miller, 79, Ossian, Iowa; 7/7/2017, Speeding (49/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Lisa Rae Stehr, 54, Goodhue, Minn.; 7/7/2017, Speeding (49/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Lori Jean Weiss, 56, Detroit Lakes, Minn.; 7/7/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Darla Jeanne Wilson, 58, Hastings, Minn.; 7/7/2017, Speeding (60/40), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.

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Annie believes that collaborative art making and storytelling around the river creates an opportunity for the community to make informed choices about daily water usage. Through local stewardship activities, poetic storytelling and community river painting, her project in Lanesboro will contribute to community efforts to expand awareness of our essential relationship with water and the Root River. “I’m trying to bring the earth’s voice forward,” she states.

Annie draws more than just inspiration from rivers and lakes — combining water, soil, and ceremony to create her acrylic abstractions. Her process begins the moment she steps into nature, leading to the river. She is passionate about how intentional exploration of the earth can lay the groundwork for informed painting in her studio. Annie’s blended painting technique, in which she pours water and sediment over a flat canvas, allowing it to emulate natural flow and erosion before layering it with traditional brushwork, aims to honor the water’s sacred and historical importance.

Annie feels that Lanesboro is an ideal location to inspire water awareness because of it’s connection to the Upper Mississippi River. The Mississippi River, which is the main stream channel to the Root River running through Lanesboro, is integral to our lives as Minnesotans by providing necessary recreation, beautiful wildlife and fresh drinking water.

Anyone interested participating in the project, sharing water stories, or learning more is invited to join the artist at a welcome discussion and potluck dinner Monday,

August 7 in the upper level of the St. Mane Theatre in Lanesboro.

Feel free to bring a dish to pass, but a light lunch and refreshments will be provided from 6-8 p.m.

Community members of all ages are invited to join Annie in Gateway Park, the green space between the Coffee Street Walking Bridge and the County Road 8 Underpass, to participate in an honorable Root River Painting & Harvest on Saturday, August 12 from 10 a.m. to noon. Participants will be invited to write intentional words of gratitude to water on several large blank canvases. Together, you’ll work with Annie to mix and pour earth, water and paint over these words, in a process that she has developed through years of paintings with river water. There will also be time reflection and storytelling, which will further inform Annie’s work. Annie will join community members for a Root River Clean-Up with the Lanesboro Landscape Improvers at the Coffee Street Walking Bridge earlier that same morning, from 7-10 a.m.

Following the River Painting & Harvest event on August 12, Annie will complete the paintings separately, working in the studio above the St. Mane Theatre to create a new Root River series.

The final paintings will be shown at a Capstone Art & Poetry Presentation on the Lanesboro Museum riverside porch on Saturday, August 26 from 6-8 p.m. (rain site tba). Community members will be invited to share poetry reading and stories inspired by water and the themes explored in Annie’s residency. The artist will also present an artist talk about her work and engage in a dialog with attendees about the river.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Community members interested in creating their own work of art using water and sediment from the Root River, and/or diving deeper into the water conversation, are encouraged to participate in a reflective workshop: The

Spirit of the Root River in Words and Color in the upper level studio space of the St. Mane Theatre 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, August 17.

Pre-stretched canvases, paints and writing materials will be provided.

A $10 donation is suggested to cover costs of materials. No one will be denied participation due to this donation but space is limited.

Annie will be hosting meet and greet open studio hours in the upper level studio space of the St. Mane Theatre from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, August 24 and Thursday, August 31. Annie is also interested in joining community members for morning river walks, every Wednesday-Friday, that are open to the public. She believes that repetitively spending time with nature opens up our awareness to the healing powers and the rich stories that nature offers.

Depending on the participants, these walks will be about 30-60 minutes and may include some sort of documentation/writing component.

An artist demonstration and farewell discussion is scheduled for Saturday, September 2 from 1-4 p.m. at Lanesboro Arts Gallery.

Participants are welcome to provide feedback and hear first-hand about the themes explored and the stories revealed during four weeks of community engagement that had Lanesboro area participants telling stories about water and collaborating to create unique paintings utilizing water and sediment from the Root River.

Annie Hejny studied at the University of St. Thomas and St. Catherine University, earning a double-major B.A. in Elementary Education and Studio Art with Summa Cum Laude honors (2012). She completed a two-year professional mentorship/protégée program through Women’s Art Resources of Minnesota (WARM) and continues to paint at the Casket Arts Building in Northeast Minneapolis. Painting with collected river water and sediment is how she lives out her responsibility to the earth. Fully saturated with elements of the river itself, her paintings reflect the changing current and the luminosity of the water’s surface, as well as the foreboding shift in our relationship to these waters.

Annie comes highly recommended by the Lanesboro Arts Residency panel, from a pool of more than 65 applicants of artists from Minnesota and New York City. Since the Lanesboro Residency Program’s inception in 2001, Lanesboro Arts has brought 44 artists to Lanesboro for Artist Residencies. Supported by the Jerome Foundation, the Artist Residency Program provides opportunities for emerging artists to create new work and integrate work into the local community. Lanesboro Arts Residencies include stipend, lodging and studio space. For more information, visit lanesboroarts.org or call (507) 467-2446.

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•Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library* •Wykoff Night Out, 6-8pm, Wykoff Fire hall. Food, refreshments provided. •AA Closed meeting, 7pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.* •Magdlin-VFW Auxiliary Meeting, 7pm, Preston Servicemen’s Club. •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pio­neer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*

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

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•Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance, 8-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Senior Coffee and Dessert, 9am, Clara House, Harmony.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Mabel Public Library children’s program, 10-11am.• Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance, 10-11am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info, (507) 288-6944.*

•Merry Meeters, 11:30am, Comforts of the Past, Spring Valley. •Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance, 11:30am-12:30pm, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-2723731.* •Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.* •Sons of Norway, 6pm, Lanesboro.

Guest night, potluck, reminiscing. •Preston Historical Society meeting, 7pm, Methodist Church, Preston, Public invited. •Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, Mabel Telephone Company, lower level, 214 N Main St., Mabel.*

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•Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507) 765-2518.

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

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PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: OTHER CIVIL (REFORMATION OF INSTRUMENT/ QUIET TITLE) Court File No. 23-CV-17-364 Darrell Berg and Shirley Berg, Plaintiff, v.

Grada Vreeman; Hadland & Osterud, Inc.; Owen Hadland; LaDonna Hadland; Martin Johnson; Ethel Johnson; Merton Hadland; Helen Hadland; Ward Ellingson; Diane Ellingson; State of Minnesota; CHSOstrander; Kevin Berg; City of Ostrander; Richard D. Peterson; Joan M. Baker; Joshua M. Shatek; Shannon L. Shatek; T.D. Fetterly, LLC; Darrell Becker; Bonnie Becker; Kevin Christenson; Robin Kohn; Russell Sanders; Lucy Pitzen; Darren J. Start; Tammy Start; Vernon and Mary Lou Diederich Revocable Trust. Also, all other persons or entities unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien, in the real estate described in the complaint herein, including the heirs at law, and legatees and devisees of any of the foregoing defendants who are deceased or dissolved, Defendants.

SUMMONS THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you.

The original Plaintiff’s Complaint is on file at the office of the Court Administrator of the above named Court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons.

2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons.

You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at the following address: Law Office of Shawn Vogt Sween LLC Shawn Vogt Sween, Attorney at Law 104 Main Street Grand Meadow, MN 55936 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.

IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint.

5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.

6.

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.

7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Fillmore County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: EXHIBIT A That part of Outlots 9 and 12 in the Plat of Outlots in the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE 1/4 NE 1/4), and that part of said SE 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 30, Township 102 North, Range 13 West, City of Ostrander, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of said NE 1/4 (NE 1/4 NE 1/4); thence South 00 degrees 37 minutes 56 seconds West (assumed bearing) along the East line of said NE 1/4 NE 1/4 and along the East line of said SE 1/4 NE 1/4, 1549.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 22 minutes 04 seconds West along the North line of Outlot 12 of said Plat of Outlots, 173.00 feet to the point of beginning of the tract of land to be herein described; thence continuing North 89 degrees 22 minutes 04 seconds West along said North line, 60.30 feet; thence North 00 degrees 37 minutes 56 seconds East, 73.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 22 minutes 04 seconds West, 58.08 feet to the Easterly Right-of-Way line of the now abandoned Chicago Great Western Railway Company Right-of-Way; thence South 12 degrees

21 minutes 34 seconds West along said R.O.W. line, 74.56 feet; thence North 89 degrees 22 minutes 04 seconds West along the Southerly R.O.W. line and along said North line of said Outlot 12, 102.13 feet to the Northwest Corner of said Outlot 12; thence South 12 degrees 21 minutes 34 seconds West along said Easterly R.O.W. line, 360.53 feet; thence South 89 degrees 22 minutes 04 seconds East, 253.94 feet; thence North 00 degrees 37 minutes 56 seconds East, 125.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 22 minutes 04 seconds East, 55.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 37 minutes 56 seconds East, 228.00 feet to the point of beginning and containing 2.16 acres, more or less.

Subject to any easements of record.

EXHIBIT B An easement for access purposes over and across that part of Outlot 13 in the Plat of Outlots in the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE 1/4 NE 1/4) of Section 30, Township 102 North, Range 13 West, City of Ostrander, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter said NE 1/4 (NE 1/4 NE 1/4); thence South 00 degrees 37 minutes 56 seconds West (assumed bearing) along the East line of said NE 1/4 NE 1/4 and along the East line of said SE 1/4 NE 1/4, 1549.00 feet; thence North 89 degrees 22 minutes 04 seconds West along the North line of Outlot 12 of said Plat of Outlots, 306.53 feet to the Southerly and Easterly Right-of-Way line of the now abandoned Chicago Great Western Railway Company Right-of-Way and to the point of beginning of said easement to be herein described; thence continuing North 89 degrees 22 minutes 04 seconds West along said Southerly R.O.W. line and along said North line of said Outlot 12, 102.13 feet to the Northwest Corner of said Outlot 12; thence North 12 degrees 21 minutes 34 seconds East, 115.08 feet; thence South 77 degrees 19 minutes 19 seconds East, 77.17 feet; thence North 12 degrees 21 minutes 34 seconds East, 72.05 feet; thence South 89 degrees 22 minutes 04 seconds East, 23.32 feet to said Easterly R.O.W. line; thence South 12 degrees 21 minutes 34 seconds West along said R.O.W. line, 170.68 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.28 acres, more or less.

The object of this action is to determine that the defendants have no right, title, estate, interest, or lien in or on the above described real estate.

8. 557.03 NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 557.03 you are hereby served with notice that no personal claim is made against you and that any defendant upon whom this notice is served who unreasonably defends this action shall pay full costs to the plaintiff.

Dated: April 24, 2017 /s/Shawn Vogt Sween LAW OFFICE OF SHAWN VOGT SWEEN, LLC Shawn Vogt Sween MN# 0387368 104 Main St S Grand Meadow, MN 55936 Telephone: 507-754-4555 Facsimile: 507-754-4554 e-mail: shawn@svslawoffice.com Publish 17,24,31 public hearing City of wykoff A Public Hearing will be held on August 14 at 7:00 pm at the Wykoff City Hall located at 217 North Gold Street, Wykoff, MN 55990 to hear comments on the proposed Wellhead Protection Plan. A representative from the MN Dept. of Health will be available for questions. A copy of the proposed plan is available on our website at http://www.wykoff.govoffice2.com, via email from Wykoff@arvig.net or at the city clerk’s office during open hours.

Rebecca Schmidt Clerk/Treasurer Publish 24,31 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of wykoff NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Wykoff City Council will meet at the Wykoff City Hall, Council Chambers, 217 North Gold Street, Wykoff, MN on Monday, August 14, 2017 at approximately 7:15 p.m. to conduct a public hearing regarding the adoption of the Minnesota Code Book for the City of Wykoff. The Minnesota Code Book is a set of ordinances that is widely accepted throughout the cities in Minnesota. In accepting the Code Book all other current ordinances will be appealed.

Any person wishing to express an opinion on the matters to be considered at the public hearing can be heard orally in person on August 14th or in writing by mailing comments to Rebecca Schmidt, Wykoff City Clerk, 217 North Gold Street, Wykoff, MN 55990. A copy of the Minnesota Code Book is available in the city clerk’s office for your inspection.

Rebecca Schmidt, City Clerk Publish 31,7

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PUBLIC NOTICES Notice of mortgage foreclosure sale THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 15, 2004 MORTGAGOR: Stephanie S. Bushee, a single person.

MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A..

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded July 19, 2004 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 340757.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Dated July 15, 2004 Recorded July 19, 2004, as Document No. 340758.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 600 Section Avenue North, Spring Valley, MN 55975 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 36.0054.010 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Commencing 105 feet North of the Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 28, Township 103 North, Range 13 West, thence North 60 feet, thence West 16 rods, thence South 60 feet, thence East 16 rods to place of beginning, Fillmore County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $95,645.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $76,625.19

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: September 14, 2017 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §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 March 14, 2018 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.â&#x20AC;?

Dated: July 7, 2017 Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 135-17-004273 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 24,31,7,14,21, 28 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: June 26, 2008 2. Mortgagors: Steven Hanson and Erin

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Hanson, husband and wife 3. Mortgagees: Marine Credit Union Decorah 4. Recording Information: Recorded on July 3rd, 2008 as Document Number 365825, in the Office of the Fillmore County Recorder, Minnesota.

5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: N/A INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 06.0362.000 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: PARCEL A: Commencing at the Southeast Corner Lot 2, Block 1, Walker and Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Addition to the City of Rushford; Thence West along the South side of Lot 2, 35 feet to the point of beginning of the premises to be described herein; thence North parallel with the East side of Lot 2, 56.5 feet; thence West parallel with the North line of Lot 2, 35 feet; thence South 56.5 feet to the South side of Lot 2; thence East along the South side of Lot 2, 35 feet to the point of beginning.

PARCEL B: The West 80 feet of Lot 2, and the West 80 feet of the South 6.5 feet of Lot 3, Block 1, Walker and Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Addition to the City of Rushford, Fillmore County, Minnesota.

8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 514 High Street North, Rushford, MN 55971 OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the Mortgage is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn.

Stat. 58.02, subd. 30.

The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are Marine Credit Union.

INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 10.The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied.

11. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $65,800.00 12. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $98,520.58 13. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Fillmore County, Minnesota, at public auction on September 21st, 2017, 10: 00 a.m., at Fillmore County Courthouse in the main lobby at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN 55965.

13. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal representatives or assigns is 6 months after the date of sale.

14. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.â&#x20AC;? If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on March 21st, 2018.

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. DATE: July 17, 2017 Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Attorney Daniel E. Dunn Main Street Law Offices, LLC 504 Main Street, Suite 200 P.O. Box 1627 La Crosse, WI 54602-1627 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: MARINE CREDIT UNION 333 E. Prairie View Road Chippewa Falls, WI 54729 MAIN STREET LAW OFFICES is attempting to collect a debt on our clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s behalf and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt.

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: February 2, 2010 2. Mortgagors: Conrad D. Clement, an unmarried individual resident of Iowa 3. Mortgagees: First Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Grand Meadow 4. Recording Information: Recorded on February 8, 2010, as Document Number 377196, in the Office of the County Recorder of Fillmore County, Minnesota, as modified by numerous mortgage modifications thereafter.

5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: None 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 32.0066.000; 32.0068.000 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Parcel 1 (32.0066.000): The South Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 10, Township 101, Range 13, Fillmore County, Minnesota Parcel 2 (32.0068.000): The Northwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 101, Range 13, EXCEPT that part of the Southwest Quarter Northwest Quarter of Section 10, Township 101, Range 13, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said Southwest Quarter Northwest Quarter; thence South 89°35â&#x20AC;&#x2122;14â&#x20AC;? East (assumed bearing) along the South line of said Southwest Quarter Northwest Quarter, 148.82 feet to the Easterly Right of Way line of Trunk Highway Number 63; thence North 00°01â&#x20AC;&#x2122;19â&#x20AC;? West along said Right of Way line, 729.17 feet; thence North 05°41â&#x20AC;&#x2122;20â&#x20AC;? East along said Right of Way line, 14.39 feet to the point of beginning, of the tract of land to be herein described; thence continuing North 05°41â&#x20AC;?20â&#x20AC;? East along said Right of Way line, 186.61 feet; thence North 00°01â&#x20AC;&#x2122;19â&#x20AC;? West along said Right of Way line, 311.79 feet; thence North 88°52â&#x20AC;&#x2122;59â&#x20AC;?

East, 518.30 feet; thence South 00°54â&#x20AC;?44â&#x20AC;?

East, 497.03 feet; thence South 88°52â&#x20AC;?59â&#x20AC;?

West, 544.60 feet to the point of beginning and containing 6.00 acres, more or less.

Subject to easements of record.

8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: XXXXX Highway 63 South, Spring Valley, Minnesota 55975 OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the Mortgage is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn.

Stat. 58.02, subd. 30.

The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are First Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Grand Meadow.

10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is NA. INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied.

12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $ 687,000.00.

13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $1,118,599.30.

14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Fillmore County, Minnesota, at public auction on September 15, 2017, at 10:00 am, at the Fillmore County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, main lobby of Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, Minnesota 55965.

15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal representatives or assigns is 12 months after the date of sale.

16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.â&#x20AC;? This statute does not apply.

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.

Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Shawn Vogt Sween Law Office of Shawn Vogt Swee, LLC 104 Maint St South, P.O. Box 35 Grand Meadow, MN 55936 507-754-4555 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: First Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Grand Meadow 111 20th St NE Stewartville, MN 55976 DATED: July 10, 2017 Publish 31,7,14,21,28,4

BIDS ACCEPTED Wiscoy Township is accepting bids for

SNOWPLOWING/SANDING for the 2017-2018 winter season.

Call or text Cassandra (507-459-1024) by 8/22/17

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Bidding carriers can obtain bid information and specifics by contacting the Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agent of record, Flexible Benefit Consulting, at 320-864-3525. Proposals are due by 4:30 PM on Monday, August 14th, 2017 and can be sent electronically to Justin@flexbenmn.com. The County reserves the right to waive formalities and minor irregularities; reject any and all proposals and call for new proposals; request a written clarification of any proposal; accept the proposal which is determined to be in the best interest of the County and its employees; postpone, cancel, or extend the due date of this RFP; and conduct negotiations before, and subsequent to, the selection of the carrier. The RFP is being made under conditions set forth in Minnesota Statutes Section 471.6161.

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Thurs., August 5 at 9am - Furniture, antiques, collectibles, coins, tools & household items.

Selling 2 rings all day, 14-16 hayracks of smalls.

For more information, call Dick Schwade, Spring Valley Sales, 507-346-2183. For more information call Gehling Auction Co., 507-7652131. Listing in the Journal Thurs., August 24 at 9:30am - Selling tractors, combines, heads, harvest equipment, planters, drills, vehicles, trailers and more! To consign, call Gehling Auction Co., 800-770-0347. For more information call Gehling Auction Co., 507-7652131. Listing in the Journal

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TWO BIG SALES: 600 and 602 Calhoun Ave S, Lanesboro. Yard/Estate Sales include: Wicker patio set, enamelware, new tent, LOTS of VINTAGE items, tons of cookbooks, 9 chairs, 8 lamps, 12 framed pictures/art, rug, luggage, linens, decor, dishes, household, purses, SOME items BRAND NEW. FRI, Aug 4 and SAT, Aug 5, 8 am- 4 pm. g31-o

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We have a selection of new and used trailers and we are an authorized dealer for Wilson, Kiefer Industrial, Road King, Alum Line, and Pacesetter trailers. We also provide service work when your trailer needs a tune up.

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$139,900 28 MILL HOUSE LANE SW, CHATFIELD #4081336 â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ Attached finished garage â&#x20AC;˘ Numerous updates â&#x20AC;˘ New quality windows â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled kitchen and bathroom â&#x20AC;˘ Deck â&#x20AC;˘ Walk-in ceramic shower â&#x20AC;˘ Great location â&#x20AC;˘ Open layout â&#x20AC;˘ Finished walkout lower level

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$154,900 508 TWIFORD ST SW, CHATFIELD #4081346

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453 AVE C NE, CHATFIELD

$184,900

â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bath â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor living â&#x20AC;˘ Both levels finished â&#x20AC;˘ Sunroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2,568 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Gas Fireplace â&#x20AC;˘ Walkout â&#x20AC;˘ No mowing or snow removal

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$259,900 10006 COUNTY ROAD 7 SE, CHATFIELD #4080480 â&#x20AC;˘ 3 plus bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage w/attic storage â&#x20AC;˘ One owner â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood floors â&#x20AC;˘ Sunroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Fireplaces â&#x20AC;˘ Finished walkout lower level â&#x20AC;˘ 2,810 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ New roof â&#x20AC;˘ Updated bath â&#x20AC;˘ Newer quality windows â&#x20AC;˘ 5 parcels â&#x20AC;˘ 20 minute drive to Rochester â&#x20AC;˘ Move-in condition

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$99,900 312 ST. PAUL STREET NW, PRESTON #4081286 â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bath â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car Garage â&#x20AC;˘ Custom trim â&#x20AC;˘ Paneled doors â&#x20AC;˘ Ceramic tile â&#x20AC;˘ Wood floors â&#x20AC;˘ Deck â&#x20AC;˘ Permanent siding â&#x20AC;˘ Central air â&#x20AC;˘ Qualifies for zero down

609 PARK ST SE, CHATFIELD

$275,000 #4078731

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Baths, â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car Garage (636 sq. ft.) â&#x20AC;˘ Open floor plan â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor laundry/mudroom â&#x20AC;˘ Vaulted ceilings â&#x20AC;˘ Paneled doors â&#x20AC;˘ Master suite â&#x20AC;˘ Finished walkout lower level â&#x20AC;˘ Quality built â&#x20AC;˘ Established neighborhood along a quiet street QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP THROUGHOUT

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25153 COUNTY 17, PRESTON

$525,000

#4080451

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

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$299,900 1232 LONE STONE CT SE, CHATFIELD #4081392 â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘3 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car Garage â&#x20AC;˘ 2,572 sq. ft.

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 5,388 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ Original woodwork â&#x20AC;˘ Elaborate craftsmanship â&#x20AC;˘ 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceilings â&#x20AC;˘ Open layout â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor living â&#x20AC;˘ Quality windows â&#x20AC;˘ Double staircases â&#x20AC;˘ Pocket doors â&#x20AC;˘ Ash/Maple/Oak floors â&#x20AC;˘ Paneled doors â&#x20AC;˘ Master suite â&#x20AC;˘ Finished lower level â&#x20AC;˘ No backyard neighbors â&#x20AC;˘ Still time to personalize â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled kitchen with granite tops & butler pantry â&#x20AC;˘ Finished walk up attic â&#x20AC;˘ Large corner lot â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Covered porches â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Milo White Houseâ&#x20AC;? (Hazelwood) on the National Register

LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE FOUNTAIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Large level lot (132â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 300â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900 FOUNTAIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8.5 acre building site with a couple acres of tillable located off the county road high on the hill overlooking the valley. #4077950 $99,000 LANESBORO - CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Approximately 20 acre building site located along the blacktop. Great view, adjacent to state land, trails, 5 acres tillable with balance wooded. $220,000 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NEW LISTING â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wooded 5 acre building site with an amazing view. Additional land available. $119,900

LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 acres of woods with approximately 400â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of creek frontage and adjoins State land. Ideal for hunting, recreation or weekend getaway. Additional land available for building site. #4076539 $49,900 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $84,900 WYKOFF â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Farm in Jordan Township â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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. $474,900

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Professionally constructed custom built 5 bdrm, 3 bath home. Hdwd floors, ceramic tile, large eat-in kitchen & formal dining, main floor laundry, Master bedroom w/m. bath & walk in closet, gas fireplace in living room w/ceramic surround, lower level walk out w/huge family room, & 2 lg storage rooms.

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Sat., August 5 • 10:30am - NOON 808 CRESTWOOD COURT SPRING VALLEY • $209,000

Beautifully updated and remodeled 4 bedroom 2 bath split level home located in quiet cul-de-sac subdivision. Recently painted interior, new granite counter tops in kitchen, new carpet in family room and new laminate flooring. You’ll enjoy the extralarge lot with screened in 3 season porch overlooking the patio below and landscaped back yard. The floor plan is open, bright and cheery. The lower level family room has been recently remodeled and includes gas fireplace, large day windows and separate laundry area. This is a quality home with lots of living space.

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

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

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

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400 S SECTION SPRING VALLEY • $87,000

1029 BUCKNELL COURT SPRING VALLEY • $279,000

Charming 3 bedroom 1.5 bath home on large corner lot. You will love the updated kitchen, laminate floors, main floor bedroom, separate laundry area, covered front porch and large patio area in the back yard. Formal dining area combined with living room. Permanent siding, tuck under garage and storage shed. Priced to sell!

New Construction 4 bdrm, 3 bath split with approx. 2600 square feet of finished living space! Kitchen has Amish custom built cherry cabinets with pantry and stainless steel appliances, laminate wood flooring, manual dual heat zone, master bedroom with walk-in closet & 3/4 bath with heated floor and walk in shower. The lower level is finished with family room, full bath and 2 bedrooms , large day light windows and egress windows. 3 stall garage with cement drive. Call for more information.

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606 JAMES ST NE CHATFIELD

$125,000

385 HILLSIDE SR. SE CHATFIELD

$40,500

Commercial Opportunities 144 MAIN STREET PRESTON

$575,000

3 bedrooms • Baths • Large main floor master • Main floor laundry • 4 bedroom ranch • 2 full baths • 3 bedrooms on main floor • Master suite • Great opportunity for business or rental • Main floor is currently Remodeled 2nd level • Formal dining room • Living room • New roof • Living room • Family room • d/o • Vinyl siding • Walking distance to school, Large corner lot • Close to elementary • Close to golf course • rented out • Remodeled apartment with wood floors, high ceilings, New windows • New vinyl siding • New deck • Garage • Storage shed pool and parks Open to builders • City Utilities open floor plan • Large area on 2nd level is open & can be finished • Close to pool and park • Large corner lot into additional rentals $98,900 LIS

$199,900

626 CLIFF STREET NE CHATFIELD

200 RIDGEVIEW LANE

LANESBORO

Breathtaking views of scenic Lanesboro Dam and bluffs • 3 bedroom • 2 baths • Formal living room • Dining room • Family room • 3-season porch • Large patio area • Fireplace • Retaining walls • 2 car attached garage • Brick exterior NEW

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202 RIDGEVIEW LANE

LANESBORO

FORESTVILLE STATE PARK

$59,900

3 bedrooms • Large fenced yard • Newer windows • Living room • Dining room • Covered patio • Quiet street 2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, fishing, camping • Private NEW

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1137 LONE STONE CT SE

SOLD!

CHATFIELD

New home with open floor plan • 4 bedrooms • 2 baths • Kitchen w/island • Formal dining and living room • Main floor laundry • Family room • Walk-out patio • Fenced yard • 3 car garage • Steel siding NEW

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$262,500

32795 GALLOP LANE, LANESBORO

SOLD!

XXXXX DEEP RIVER ROAD LANESBORO

$280,000

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

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335 5th Ave SE, HARMONY

Quality home with 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Lots of living space w/full basement. Private backyard with deck and patio door. 2 car attached garage. $150,000

Subdivision with country views & building incentive!

No builder restrictions.

Members of SEMN Association of Realtors, Rochester

NOLAN VALLEY LOT

6.37 acres outside of Mabel, rural subdivision with trout fishing. Make this your home or getaway!

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Turn Key Restaurant Harmony

Turn Key Restaurant! Don’t miss this one, it’s ready for you to walk in! Located in the heart of downtown.

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Preston

Enjoy this historic JailHouse Inn. 12 guest rooms, chef’s kitchen, dining area & more.

Private owners suite.

Versatile Building, Harmony

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Wonderful ranch home with panoramic views, countryside views. Front covered porch spanning the front & private wooded setting in the backyard custom patio. Easy access to Root River Trail. Only 2.5 miles to Lanesboro. $297,900

REDUCED! Versatile building in Harmony.

Ready for you to come in and run your business.

316 Prairie Ave E, MABEL

Efficiency living! Enjoy this home with several updates including furnace, water heater, electrical, roof & more!

14x16 carport. Small garden w/several plants. $33,500

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11425 County 21, CANTON

4 Acres on hard surface road. Large 2 story w/neat woodwork, hardwood floors & pocket doors. Lg garage used as shop, barn and Quonset. $105,000

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Rochester • Stewartville Spring Valley • Chatfield • Eyota St. Charles • Rushford • Peterson Ostrander • Fountain • Preston Lanesboro • Mabel • Harmony Cresco • Spring Grove • Decorah

104 Canton Ave, CANTON A slice of country! 2.5 acres on hard surface road.

3 bedroom, 3 bathroom. Detached garage. $70,000

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

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205 Franklin St NW, PRESTON

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

New garage roof! $132,900

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Office 507-886-4221 25 W Center St Harmony, MN 55939

15680 County 9, PRESTON

Broker/Owner 507-458-6110 roxanne@harmonytel.net MN & IA Licensed

$114,900

Spud Boy Diner

www.SEMNrealestate.com

Bring the horses! 4.84 acres w/historic 3-story barn & fenced pastures. Spacious home w/ character. $116,900

Roxanne Johnson

$135,000

27583 DEEP RIVER ROAD LANESBORO

140-acre farm • Approximately 63 acres tillable • Approximately Spectacular views • Large ranch • Master suite w/jetted tub • Walk-in closet • 20 acres pasture ground • Building site with outbuildings • Woods Main floor laundry • Formal living room and dining room • Remodeled kitchen • 4 bath • Lower level is currently set up as a mother-in-law apartment • 19-acre paradise • Woods, tillable and pasture • 1536 sq ft. pole shed • Ranch • Wood floors • 1920 sq.ft. pole shed • Old barn • Ideal spot to build on • Sun room • Open living and dining area • Main floor laundry • 2+ attached garage • Private Completely remodeled and updated • 1/2 acre lot • Wildlife • Large deck setting • Dead end road CALL TODD TODAY! 507-259-5454

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

Prime 80-acre hunting land with thick woods and approximately 22 acres tillable. Would also make a great building site or rec land. Located just outside Whalan.

$630,000

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15 2ND ST SE CHATFIELD

3 story building with finished basement • 8 rental units for income • All bar equipment will stay • Newer $218,000 elevator • Newer sprinkler system • Updated and 105 ELMWOOD ST. E ready for business • Ideal for bar, restaurant, office LANESBORO (SLANT AVENUE) space, any type of retail • Unlimited possibilities • Was a hotel, medical center and bar

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Charming 4 bdrm 2 bath home with character and charm. Hardwood floors, original woodwork, open staircase, paneled doors, French doors, 2 wood fireplaces, walk-up attic, 4 season porch, updated kitchen, walk out, and new updated electrical panel. This property is partially fenced and sits on just under an acre of land. Large enough for growing room. This one is sure to please!

Main Street Location, Harmony

Main Street Location! 2 commercial units side-by-side.

2 off street parking spots. Harmony.

Highway Exposure!

Mabel

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2606 Village Rd, BLUFFTON

PENDING

Restaurant, full kitchen, dining area plus full bar & seating area. Ample parking. Tons of Potential! $75,000

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

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3 BEDROOM, 1.5 bath, 2 car garage in Lanesboro. $800 per month + utilities, available immediately. Call 507-4672936, ask for Jackie. r10tfn-o

OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn-x

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FOR RENT - 1 bedroom apartment in Spring Valley. Main level of 4-plex, $400/month. Water and garbage removal included. Off street parking. Available August 1. 507-937-3338. r31,7-x

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Rushford - Peterson Schools “Always Our Best”

Trojan News

July 2017

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

We're Moving! Thanks to the R-P Administration and Staff, along with numerous volunteers, we are almost moved to the new school!

Kids’ Club

Our annual Lemonade Stand raised $239.08 for Rushford's Semcac Foodshelf. Great job kids!

Mark your calendar for: Chromebook 1:1 Meeting: August 1st at 6:30 P.M. at the Old R-P School Theater

Activities Eligibility Meeting: August 3rd at 6 P.M. for MS students & parents & 7 P.M. for HS students & parents at the Old R-P School Theater

R- P Schools Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Saturday, August 19th at 10 A.M.

Student Open House/Meet the Teacher: Wednesday, August 30th: 1-3:30 P.M. & 4-7 P.M.

First Day of School: Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Summer Fun! Kids' Club enjoying biking!

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