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Congressman Walz’s staff visits proposed veterans home sites

Whiteout front page draws attention to importance of local news Still wondering why our front page was blank last week?

Did the city council pass the resolution? Was anyone injured in that car crash? When does the festival start? Who won last night’s high school game?

These are typical questions often answered through the pages of daily or weekly newspapers.

But what if a community didn’t have a printed newspaper?

The blank front page of last week’s Fillmore County Journal

is a glimpse to what it would be like without the valuable local news coverage. The Journal is among more than 220 daily and weekly newspapers across the state that participated in last week’s “Whiteout” event with no front page stories or photos.

Read Jason Sethre’s commentary on page 4 of the August 14, 2017, edition to get more details.

Mabel-Canton moves forward on hiring new superintendent

By A nnie Lewis annie@fillmorecountyjournal.com

VSO Jason Marquardt, Commissioner Mitch Lentz, Preston City Administrator Joe Hoffman, Ron Scheevel, Chuck Aug, Don Gildner, Congressional Aids Peder Kjeseth, Shawn Schloesser, and Josh Syrjamaki; Bob Doherty, Chamber Director Gabby Kinneberg, and Chamber President Becky Jones. Scheevel and Gildner hold a representation of a veterans home in Preston.

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By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Thanks to Dave Goodmanson, Fountain, who called Congressman Tim Walz’s office last week, three of the congressman’s staff visited Fillmore County on August 15 for most of the day.

Goodmanson called about the city’s wastewater facility discussed in another article in this paper.

About three months ago Cathy Enerson, who is the EDA director for both Preston and Spring Valley, brought it to Walz’s attention that there is a need for a veterans home in

southeast Minnesota. The need was demonstrated statistically in a study of the veteran population in 15 southeast Minnesota counties, the catchment area to be served by the proposed home. There are enough veterans in the area to keep a 72 bed facility full until 2040.

Shawn Schloesser, Veterans and Military Affairs Representative for Walz, agreed there certainly is a need in this area. We are here to understand the vision of those that have worked hard to bring a veterans home to Fillmore County. Rural areas are very supportive of the military. Veterans Service Officer

Jason Marquardt noted the veteran population in this area is aging, many are 40 to 100 years old.

It was decided to incorporate with the visit to Fountain a trip to Spring Valley and Preston to look at the sites proposed by each of the cities for a state veterans home. The cities each have a committee which has been meeting for nearly two years. Both are being proactive in their efforts to bring a veterans home to their city. Each community will donate land and infraSee VETERANS HOME Page 2 

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Mabel-Canton School Board offered Gary A. Kuphal the position of Superintendent for Independent School District #238.

After a closed-door session, the school board unanimously approved offering Kuphal the position at $500 per day for 105 days, and contributions made to his 403(b) retirement fund. This offer is contingent on Kuphal’s formal acceptance. Kuphal would replace Jennifer Backer who resigned in May after a four-year stint with Mabel-Canton Schools.

Kuphal retired as superintendent of Plainview-ElginMillville School District after eight years of service. Prior to that, he was superintendent for LeRoy-Ostrander and Southland School Districts and adjunct professor for St. Mary’s and Winona State Universities. For 19 years, Kuphal held a variety of positions for La Crescent-Hokah School District, including principal and assistant principal. Kuphal and his wife, Carol, live in La Cres-

cent. The school board is hopeful that Kuphal will accept the offer.

On Wednesday, August 30 from 4-7 p.m., Mabel-Canton Schools will be holding a “Back to School Night” for students and parents. During this time, students in K-6 can meet individually with their teachers for a 20-minute literacy assessment.

Parents are encouraged to go to the school website and schedule a time. Another session will also be held on Tuesday, September 5. The first full day of school for K-6 will be September 6 and September 5 for high school students.

After considerable discussion, the school board decided to go with a managed IT services company to replace the technology position that was held by Gary Lea. Two companies provided bids and Marco Managed IT Services was selected. The other company, Ed Midwest, LLC, would have provided a tech person on-site two days a week, but was not chosen.

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structure if their location is chosen. The facility will be operated by the state if built. Commissioner Mitch Lentz said the need

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more than justifies a state veterans home in the area.

Both settings are unique.

The lengthy process to actually get a home built and occupied will likely take years. Preston City Administrator Joe Hoff-

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man noted there is no veterans home in southeast Minnesota.

He plugged the Preston location calling it a great, scenic, idyllic location close to a major highway. The closest existing veterans homes are in Minneapolis and Luverne. Having a veterans home in the area at a reasonable driving distance is important to allow veterans to stay close to home and family. Being close to family creates a feeling of well being.

Ron Scheevel, co-chair of the Preston committee and a Vietnam era vet, said the veterans community is overwhelmingly in support of a home in the area. It is a community effort; support is needed from both the veterans and non-veterans to make it a reality.

It is estimated to cost $30 million to build a 72-bed home.

The next step is to get the state match of about $10 million included in next year’s bonding bill for a Fillmore County home.

Scheevel stated state funding is essential. There are three locations in the state including, Fillmore County, that are seeking funding from the state for a veterans home. Schloesser stated that Fillmore County is doing a good job advocating at the state level by demonstrating the unmet need. It is a two- to three-hour hour drive now to an existing home.

Once the state match is provided, the Fillmore County board will decide which city’s proposal will be sent on to the federal level. The application for federal funding will have to be

coordinated with the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs.

It will then go to the Secretary of Veteran Affairs, U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, where it will be put on a priority list. The priority list is ranked according to several criteria including need

and safety. The federal government provides two-thirds of the cost for construction of a home.

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Ten years later, Rushford steadfast in gratitude

The aerial view 10 years after the Rushford flood shows a city that has come back in full force.

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By Kirsten Zoellner The night of Saturday, August 18, 2007, torrential rain began to fall in Fillmore, Winona, and Houston Counties. By the early hours of Sunday, the community of Rushford was flooded with water.

The community of 1,800 was awakened by emergency sirens and emergency personnel going door to door. Emergency crews evacuated the city, leaving an infamous “X� on every structure checked for stranded residents.

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While a levee system protects the city from flooding from both the Root River and Rush Creek, the more than 17 inches of rain that fell in 24 hours became swift water washing the creek over the levee banks. The wastewater plant, two of the city’s three wells, which supplied the city’s drinking water, and all electrical service shut down. More than half of the city’s 700 homes and 85 businesses were directly impacted in what was likened to a once in 500 year flooding event. The area was declared a federal disaster area by President Bush. An estimated $40 million was spent getting the city, businesses, and residents back on their feet and the financial impact still lingers today.

Ask residents there and some say they don’t want to think about another year since the flood. Others believe it’s important to mark the date. All radiate genuine gratefulness for those who stood

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by the community as it never gave up. “We need to celebrate where we are today,� says Rushford Foods co-owner/operations manager Brad Hoiness. “To celebrate will show the volunteers and all those who came to Rushford that their efforts were critical to our recovery.� “The community has recovered from the flood, but there are scars that remain. Everyone views the scars differently,� adds Rushford Chiropractic owner Dr. David Hinz. “I can’t help but look at what happened and be in awe of it all. That doesn’t make me so much want to celebrate it — it makes me just thankful for what we have.�

Prominent memories of that day still linger, too. “I remember the smell of the mud that was left behind — on sidewalks mostly — anytime it would rain, the dust would turn back into mud and smell the same,� recalls Rushford Ambulance Director Lynn Humble, who has served with the department for more

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than 33 years. She remembers other peculiarities — the constant rain, pagers continually sounding, being unable to cross the Rush Creek Bridge, and large loads of debris that eventually earned the dubious nickname, ‘Mount Mess’; lack of electricity, porta potties, and having to drive to Hart Township five miles away to get cell service and talk to families. “The list goes on and on,� she says. “I remember realizing that the downtown was gone,� adds Hinz. “But we were all in the same boat, so I wasn’t in it alone.� “We lost one of our ambulances, all of our supplies, and most of our files, but not one life out of the whole community was lost,� points out Humble.

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C ommentary Nine Presidents

By Lee Hamilton One reason I consider myself fortunate to have led a life in politics is that, over time, I’ve had a chance to work with nine Presidents. From Lyndon Johnson through B a r a c k Lee H. Obama, I’ve Hamilton talked policy, politics and, sometimes, the trivial details of daily life with them. I met JFK twice for brief conversations. I don’t know our current President, but I’ve gained valuable perspective from his predecessors.

Johnson was a deal-maker — always trying to figure out how to get your vote. He came into office with a clear vision of what he wanted to do, and on the domestic side notched accomplishments unmatched in recent decades. Yet he was brought down by the Vietnam War — a war he could neither win nor quit.

Richard Nixon, one of the more complex personalities to inhabit the office, often spoke to me about his mother and her home in Indiana. Highly intelligent, brimming with energy, extremely ambitious, he was also uneasy in social settings and could be vindictive. He focused intently on policy, especially foreign policy — and yet had a flawed moral compass.

Few people were nicer in politics than Gerald Ford. His great contribution was to help the country heal after Watergate and Nixon’s resignation. His was not an especially productive presidency, but that wasn’t what the country wanted. Instead, people wanted the stability and reassurance that Ford provided in turbuEditorial Cartoon

lent times.

Jimmy Carter was a marvelous, down-to-earth campaigner, whose engineer’s mind led him to seek comprehensive solutions to the problems of the day. But his outsider approach led to difficulties, even with a Democratic Congress. Carter served in extraordinarily complex times — through the Iran hostage crisis and rampaging inflation. Yet no American soldier died in combat while he was in office, a remarkable achievement, and Carter has set the gold standard for the postpresidency.

Ronald Reagan’s sunny optimism contrasted sharply with Carter’s “malaise.” Reagan may be identified as the great conservative ideologue, but he was pragmatic. He talked about government being the problem — but signed the appropriations bills that came to his desk. He denounced Medicare — but made no effort to repeal it. He reduced some taxes — then supported a large tax hike. His chief interest was not so much policy, but how to use his acting skills to communicate to the American people.

George H.W. Bush came from the aristocracy, yet devoted his life to public service with decency, honor, and modesty. He deserves praise for his skill in handling the transition from the Cold War, yet he had modest legislative accomplishments. During Bush’s presidency, Newt Gingrich — who criticized Bush for his bipartisan attitude — ushered in the meanspirited, confrontational political warfare that still bedevils us.

Bill Clinton arrived as President facing high expectations because of his mastery of policy detail and superb political skills. But he couldn’t get his

major health care bill through, and the Monica Lewinsky scandal and his impeachment took a toll on the country. I often wonder how much more could have been accomplished had he not been distracted by personal problems.

George W. Bush was affable and likable. He was not a detail man, but right after the 9/11 attacks he effectively led the country in response. The course of his presidency, however, was downhill: he came into office with a strong budget surplus and the nation at peace; when he left we were at war in Iraq and Afghanistan, were running large budget deficits, and the economy was plunging into the Great Recession.

Barack Obama was deliberative, rational, smart, and took a conciliatory, compromise-ready approach. He learned quickly and mastered complex issues.

He inherited a tough economy and got it moving again. But he changed in the face of implacable Republican opposition and his own reluctance to engage fully with Congress, arriving with great optimism and expansive goals and leaving with a far shorter, more incremental horizon.

These men were not demigods.

Presidents are human, with qualities both fine and troubling. Each was different, and at least one tested our democracy. Yet our system of government showed considerable resilience — in part because Congress often played a crucial role as counterbalance, a role much needed with our current president..

Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

The devil’s lie

By Aaron Swartzentruber Greenleafton, MN I can’t help but chuckle a bit when I read an article addressing the problem of soil erosion and the same article talks about how evolution thrives and succeeds. I realAaron ly shouldn’t Swartzentruber chuckle too much though, because it is a sad case if you really think we’ve evolved from our closest ancestors that are swinging from limb to limb in the trees over there at the zoo. Doesn’t evolution teach that the earth evolved from nothing? How is it then that the earth is decaying, not evolving? Also, if evolution succeeds from diversity then where did it start? Evolution says that life and the world has evolved from nothing to the absolute stunning complexity that we have today. But that goes against all the basic common sense facts. Everything you have is decaying, not getting better. When you get a new car it doesn’t get newer, it gets older, soon it’ll be rusting in the junk yard. According to evolution we should be seeing shiny new cadillacs coming out of the backside of the junkyard!

Consider your own life, from the moment of your birth you are already marching towards your death. To me that sounds like decay, not evolution. Evolution is not only a hoax, it is patheticly unreasonable to reality. Deep down you know

Government this week Monday, August 21 • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room - new school, 5:30 p.m.

• Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 22 • Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m.

• Fillmore Central School Board, Preston Media Center, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 24 • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m.

Monday, August 28 • Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.

• City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m.

• Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

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that there is a God that created the world and all that is therein including yourself but you don’t like to retain God in your knowledge because when you do that you are exposed as a sinner accountable to a Holy God. And so you suppress the truth and you exchange the truth for a lie. But that’s why Jesus was crucified, for the sins of the world, even your sins and my sins. (And if you think your not a sinner, just measure yourself by God’s 10 Commandments and it’ll change your mind. Every evolutionist breaks the first commandment). He was crucified in our place. We deserve death because of our sins against God. Jesus lived a sinless life. But, “He (God) hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.”

2 Corinth 5:12. That doesn’t mean that Jesus became a sinner. He is the perfect spotless lamb of God. He took our sins to the grave and left them there when He arose on the third day. If you put your faith in Jesus Christ for salvation you are righteous in God’s sight.

Then you won’t have to try to squirm your way out of the uncomfortable condemnation of your conscience anymore.

And you won’t have to try to explain the unexplainable of evolution anymore. Would you like to have peace with God instead of condemnation? Just come on to Jesus. HE is the answer, not evolution.

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C ommentary Supporting a free press

By Senator Amy Klobuchar In Minnesota, we understand the importance of a free press. It’s hard to forget in our state – Minnesotans are among the most engaged citizens in the country. Last year we again Senator Amy ranked first Klobuchar in the nation in voter turnout. Minnesotans volunteer at the second highest rate in the country. And we usually look to our local newspapers as the first stop for the information we need.

In my house growing up, it was impossible to forget the importance of a free press. My dad was a journalist.

As a reporter and a columnist, my dad, Jim Klobuchar, covered it all. On the night of the presidential election in 1960, as a young stringer for the Associated Press, he was among the first in the country — if not the first — to call the race for President John F. Kennedy. He was fearless, whether it was reporting from Moscow with a Soviet Intourist guide assigned to him at all times or taking tear gas covering protests outside of a political convention. Digging for the truth was his job. Finding the

Help me, Boomers

By Eric Leitzen Hokah, MN Baby Boomers, children of the ‘60s, those born somewhere between 1947 and 1965 (if my internet search is to be believed), I need your help. I know we’ve had Eric Leitzen our disagreements in the past, and I know we’ll have them in the future, but for now I’d like to offer a brief truce to our good-natured horseplay and have a heart-toheart for a minute or two.

I grew up in a Boomer’s world, hearing stories from my Boomer parents about what life was like in those hazy, crazy days of peace, love, war, and people getting their heads cracked in at protests. It was certainly a crazy time, growing pains for The American Experiment if you will, but I grew up knowing that we had moved forward as a nation and as a people, stronger from all of our past battles. As I sat terrified as a kindergartner and listened to a song whose lyrics I can still hear clear as a bell 27 years later asking, “Mr. President, will there be no more trees?” I still knew that somehow it would all turn out all right. I

truth made it all worth it.

From children with cancer to Minnesota veterans, he covered the stories of everyday heroes, too. He believed that all stories needed to be told, and that by sharing these stories, we deepen our understanding of one another and become more united as a country.

So, from a very young age, I understood the important role the press has played in our democracy. And today, I understand a free press is as important as ever.

Minnesota reporters have been on the front lines of major stories since the founding of our first newspaper in 1849. They’ve covered good times and bad. From enlisting with the Union in the Civil War, as Hastings Democrat

publisher Charles P. Adams did in 1861, to tireless investigating and reporting on the abduction of Jacob Wetterling, Minnesota journalists have always been committed to telling our stories.

Over the past few months, we have heard about “alternative facts.” We have heard an Administration official suggest that the press should “keep its mouth shut.” And we have even seen efforts to limit journalists’ access to elected officials.

None of this is acceptable.

Our founders enshrined freedom of the press in our Constitution for a reason. Thomas Jefferson said that our first objective as a nation should be to leave open “all avenues to truth,” and that the most effective way of doing that is through “the freedom of

the press.”

Today, Minnesota reporters continue their dogged pursuit of the truth day after day, story after story. That reporting is on display all across Minnesota, and the Minnesota Newspaper Association has played a big part in supporting Minnesota reporters for 150 years now. From Deborah Howell, who oversaw the Pioneer Press’s first Pulitzer Prize, to Mark Kellogg, the first Associated Press reporter to die in the line of duty, reporters all across our state are carrying forward a remarkable legacy.

I’m determined to protect journalists and defend freedom of the press. My dad expects me to. The oath I took to “support and defend the Constitution” demands that I do.

can remember, even being only six years old, feeling an immense amount of relief wash over me when Mom explained to me that there was no Soviet Union anymore, and we can now breathe a little bit easier.

My parents had grown up with duck-and-cover. My parents were 13 and 10 years old respectively when the world held its breath about the Cuban Missile Crisis.

An exercise called Able Archer, which the Soviets almost thought was a backdoor into war, happened two years before I was born while my parents were already raising three kids and trying against everything to keep up a living as farmers. The world they grew up in, as they and many other Boomers have told me, was always in the shadow of a possible

future mushroom cloud.

So now, Boomers, I need your help: how did you handle this?

With the threat of another nuclear conflict unfolding before our eyes, how do you go through the day-to-day? This isn’t something we weren’t taught to deal with like you were. Explain to us, guide us through how you went to work, raised families, and carried on through it all. Is that why Archie Bunker was so mad?

Is that why the old stereotype of the sitcom Dad had to crack open four beers a night and stereotype Mom buffed every surface in the house to a mirror sheen? Please explain how you carried on to a generation that was told our best days were still ahead of us, not a possible nuclear nightmare.

And it’s not just the nukes: there’s the worrying studies that say climate change will get us if the nukes don’t, or the rise of actual, literal, we-don’t-mind-that-youcall-us-Nazis in America, of all places. Or the regularity of stories detailing poisoned drinking water, or corrupt corporate bigwigs, or people dying because they can’t afford insulin anymore. How, Boomers, did you manage to sit down at the doorstep of oblivion with your children and watch Star Trek, a television show whose entire premise is “yeah, we had a catastrophic war, but then we got better a hundred years later” and not lose your minds? Please, from the soft-headed, bleeding-heart, liberal snowflake Millennial, I’m asking you in earnest: can you tell us how you did it?

countries that have taken this approach get better outcomes for about half the costs. We may need a small deductible to curb abuse.

I have worked extensively in Canada and have asked many people how satisfied they are with their system. The answer is nearly universal that they are very satisfied. Ask that same question in the U.S. and you will get a very different answer.

If we are OK with putting profit ahead of human wellbeing we cannot call drug dealing or slave trade wrong.

Why can’t we just have an honest debate consistent with the facts. The answer is obvious because many other countries have figured it out. We do not have to adopt the things that don’t work well. Choose the best of each system and fix the rest.

We just need to quit pretending what works for the rest of the world won’t work for U.S. Universal Medicare for all, managed by the Government instead of by for-profit companies because countries that have made that choice would never repeal it.

Letter about Our President flawed and unfit...

To the Editor, If you google Narcissistic Personality Disorder, the Mayo Clinic website is the first one to pop up. It says that if you have this disorder you may come across as boastful and may look down on people you perceive as inferior; you may feel a sense of entitlement and, when you don’t receive special treatment, you may become angry. Your selfimage is one of power and perfection. You have trouble handling anything that may be perceived as criticism. To feel better, you may react with rage or contempt and lash out at those you believe have offended you.

Sound familiar? Ah, yes, we have elected in Donald Trump a president that is so personally flawed it begs the question, what were we thinking? So, while we may have been persuaded that we needed a bully to drain the swamp, the fact that the voting public enabled this egomaniac to assume power speaks more about our own collective pathology. Christians voted for the antichrist, women voted for a misogynist, white supremacists voted for a racist (yes, Trump won all the slave states), veterans

voted for a draft dodger, and the poor voted for a rich man who could care less about their plight.

Counter-intuitive don’t you think, voting for someone who probably doesn’t represent your own best self-interests, much less the so-called greater values of our country.

Trump has built a cabinet of sycophants, Spicer and Huckabee-like apologists, who will explain away his 140 character belittling tweets – ​Trumper Tantrums​that any parent with a twoyear old can recognize.

But at the end of the day, Trump is a man without a conscience or a sense of humanity and certainly not fit to lead this country.

John Torgrimson Lanesboro, MN

Dishonesty of healthcare debate

By Dr. Bryan Van Gorp Rushford, MN Currently, as well as before Obamacare, one out of every six dollars spent in this county is on healthcare.

Our healthcare costs approximately twice as much as it Dr. Bryan does in any Van Gorp other country. We are 37th in outcomes.

What are we defending?

If the markets could fix this problem, why didn’t the markets fix healthcare costs and outcomes before Obamacare when it was a free market system? Markets maximize profits for insurance providers, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare networks rather than control costs and improve outcomes. Most healthcare is not optional, people do not have the option of not consuming it, and markets won’t function unless people can exercise options. In addition, why would an insurance company

insure someone with a preexisting condition or a high risk older person, when it is obvious they will lose money on the deal.

This is what history has shown us. For-profit companies will not voluntarily reduce their take of healthcare dollars.

Before Obamacare, 27 cents of every dollar spent on healthcare went to insurance companies.

Pharmaceutical companies are marking up their products so much that products made in the U.S. and later shipped to Canada that you can purchase them there and still save 50%. Obamacare did fix a few of the problems around preexisting conditions, insurance for college age people, etc.; it is far from perfect.

What is the answer? Medicare for all, ask people on Medicare if they like it and you will hear a resounding yes. Not only that but it operates on 2% overhead, which is far lower than any market based system. Costs are much lower because the government has the ability to bargain with providers and therefore control costs. We know this works because other developed

Correction In the August 14, 2017, article titled “Lanesboro EDA in need of new members,” it is stated that the Police Service Contract with the Fillmore County Sheriff’s office was approved. In actuality, the contract has been and was approved again with the City of Preston.

All opinions expressed on these pages are those of the authors and not of the Fillmore County Journal.

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Rushford EDA looks to cut deficit

nity. It was specified, however, “It’s a relatively new service,” long-term solution.

“It’s important work, but a that poles be erected as close he noted. Site security is not lot of it can be done with staff to property lines as possible expected to be an issue. and working with the chamber,” to be less obtrusive to other In other news, the city is noted Councilor Terri Benson, property owners. The proposed planning for the placement an EDA board member. “We pole on Industrial Road would of two tourism kiosks within need to keep the door open. not limit future light industrial the city. Recommended by the EDA, the project looks to place CEDA could be a good and development in the area. influential resource. We’re just An agreement for the pole the aluminum, eight- by eighttrying to stop the bleeding of will still need to be put in place foot kiosks at the depot and and approved by the council to a second location, somewhere our budgetary constraints.”

Benson went on to note that include items detailing rental near the R-P School District’s the timing might provide a fees, paid to the city, and main- Niggle Field Sports Complex or good opportunity for the EDA tenance. Additionally, building Creekside Park. They will disto determine the right reserve permit paperwork will need to play color mapping and graphfund threshold as well. CEDA be formally processed. Ryan ics indicating items of interest will continue to be a preferred Streff, permitting manager for within the community includThe Rushford Council discussed needed changes to the EDA bud- vendor for the city, but in spe- Mobilitie attended the August ing, parks, trails, water access, get at the Monday, August 14 meeting. Pictured, left to right, are cific instances. “We have to 14 council meeting to lay out athletic areas, restaurants, lodging, and entertainment, among City Adminstrator Tony Chladek, Councilors Vern Bunke and be smarter with our budget,” the plans.

Streff presented current com- other things. The display is conMark Honsey, Mayor Chris Hallum, Councilors Terri Benson added Benson.

Councilor Jim O’Donnell pany data indicated a massive structed for longevity, but it and Jim O’Donnell, and City Clerk/Treasurer Kathy Zacher.

Photo by Kirsten Zoellner questioned the efficiency of the uptick in wireless data usage also easily modified to remove CEDA contract and whether and thus the need for such pro- or add features or sites mapped, things to the tune of about the city had gotten significant viders. One figure cited indicate as needed.

By Kirsten Zoellner The Rushford Economic $40,000.” “bang for the buck.” Benson a 500 percent expected increase “The goal is to enhance downDevelopment Authority has The EDA considered five noted no complaints with the in demand from 2016-2021. town vitality and the marketbeen a productive force with- recommended options to rem- work done by the organization. Mobilitie is looking to place a ing of the community,” noted in the City of Rushford, as a edy the issue. They included “Going forward, we need small cell facility on the pole. Administrator Chladek. “The source and manager of flood requesting a specific amount to make sure we don’t have The four-component system chamber, led by Jen Hengel, will recovery loans and a catalyst of budgetary increase annually, these same issues. We need to would include an antenna, small be working with area businesses for increased economic sta- requesting an amount annu- be more streamlined. There’s satellite dish, AC distribution, to ensure the mapping and the bility and growth. However, ally for a limited number of some very good things in place. and a remote radio unit. The display incorporates businesses unknown variables throughout years, and cutting the CEDA Maybe we don’t need to rely equipment would need hook and community aspects that each annual cycle make bud- contract while increasing the as heavily on CEDA,” advised up to city electrical and would will inform visitors.” get predictions challenging. service contract with Rushford Benson. be separately metered by the The cost of the project is To avoid dipping into further Peterson Valley Chamber of Chladek indicated CEDA city. The pole and equipment $9,800. However, the city has reserve funds, while facing a Commerce. However, it was had been made aware of the would be operated and fully been fortunate to secure partial $31,000 deficit, the EDA has noted these only addressed difficulties earlier this year and maintained by Mobilitie who funding from Fillmore County opted to end its contract with the issue short-term. Longer insisted there were no hard feel- has contracted with Sprint for Statewide Health Improvement CEDA at the end of the year. term solution included set- ings over the situation. operation on the pole. Should Partnership ($3,000), Rushford “We’re being cautious of ting policy recommendations The city council also approved other companies want to oper- Peterson Valley Chamreserves in the EDA. [Flood that limited use of reserves, a recommendation from the ate on the same or added devic- ber of Commerce ($2,000), loan] funds will stop coming exempted land/property sales planning commission regard- es, Mobilitie would need to Rushford Community Foundain at some point,” stated City as operational funding source, ing small wireless facilities. come before the council again tion ($3,000). The remaining Administrator Tony Chladek. and recommended replace- Mobilitie, a wireless infrastruc- for approval. $1,800 will be funded from the “In the short term, we need ment of transfer-in flood fund ture company headquartered The technology is only city’s EDA fund. to eliminate the deficit. In the revenues when they cease in out of California, approached approximately two years old, The next regularly scheduled long term, we need to be mind- five years. The commission council meeting Monday, Rolling Hills Transit buses provide fare-based transportation ALLSheff, of the general public. Curb to curb rides make theisRolling Hills tran accordingforto who noted the commission for permission ful for the future and how we’re recommended both the policy 28, atpreschool, 6:30 p.m., city ne service unique and more convenientequipment for riders. Call us70,000 if you needsmall a ride tocell medical appointments, work, daycare, local at business units are August to place wireless going to manage costs. These recommendations and elimisenior dining other special requests.

Transportationscheduled for special events may deployed be arranged. by All buses are The accessible for individuals with disabi hall. public is encouraged to be in and city-owned right-of-way. revenues are an area of EDA nating the CEDA contract so New legislation allows wireless Sprint around the country. to attend. concern. This will mitigate as to mitigate both a short and providers to place equipment Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm within municipal right-of-ways, Mondays & Thursdays beginning Septemb Hour Advance Reservations Require Show24 your subject to local permitting and approval.

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Bobbie Vickerman gave the school board members feedback on her experience with Marco, the IT company for Fillmore County where Vickerman is employed. “They are a large company and have expertise in all areas,” Vickerman said.

“They are very responsive and we have been pleased with their services. Most technical issues are resolved within minutes via a phone call.”

Principal Michelle Weidemann said she is accustom to

having a tech person on site when issues arise, but hopes Marco will be able to meet their needs and also help with long-range technical planning.

The contract with Marco is for one year at a cost of $3,260 per month.

Bernard Bus Services, a Chatfield-based company, signed the contract to provide transportation services for M-C schools regular routes and extra-curricular activities. Bernard replaces Schmitz Busing Company.

Mike Bernard attended the school board meeting and said that all systems are go, except

Monday, August 21, 2017 he is still looking for additional drivers. Bernard brought flyers and encouraged everyone to distribute them in hopes they can get one or two more drivers before the beginning of the school year.

The school board acknowledged the M-C Cheerleading Team for their outstanding performance at the National Cheerleaders Association camp in Waukon last week. Five of the eight participants were nominated to the All American Team and Katelyn Kleiboer, an incoming freshman at M-C, made the team. Cheerleading Advisor Heather Kleiboer was thrilled with how the team performed, but more importantly, with how they conducted themselves throughout the camp.

Board Chair Cristal Adkins commended the team for their performance and great team spirit.

In other business • Donations were accepted from the Vang/Manning Memorial Ride of $660 for water fountains by the elementary gym and from the Scheie-Garness Youth League of $221 for the student special needs fund.

• Resignations were accepted from: Amanda Jansen, special education paraprofessional, Title I paraprofessional, & SAC paraprofessional; Shelby Gjere, special education paraprofessional; David Inglett, custodian; Stena Lieb, art teacher and Title I paraprofessional; and Susie

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Munroe as junior high volleyball coach.

• The hiring of Nicole Halverson on a part-time basis was approved to serve as elementary Title 1 paraprofessional.

• The hiring of Claire Thompson as vocal music director.

• A 10-cent increase was approved for breakfast and lunch prices. New prices are: student breakfast $1.50, adult breakfast $2.30, elementary student lunch $2.45, HS student lunch $2.55, and adult lunch $4.30.

At a special school board meet-

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ing held on July 25, the board approved the purchase of a new van for athletics and preschool.

The old van was purchased almost 12 years ago, which is nearly “aged out,” meaning it can’t be used to transport students. The cost of the new van is $27,280. Also at the special meeting, the proposed salary increase for non-certified staff was approved for the 2017-18 school year.

The next M-C School Board Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 19 in the School Library at 7 p.m.

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Obituaries

blessed Connie with great opportunities and love. Connie was surrounded by wonderful people who visited often and blessed her Constance (Connie) weekly: childhood friend Lana Pauline Rehm Constance (Connie) Pauline Emmons; step-brother, Dick Rehm joined her Heavenly Father Brown of Newark, Ohio; and and Savior August 10, 2017, after friend Sally Bublitz who opened her family and heart to Connie. a 40-year Lastly, thank you to all her carerelationship givers at Mayo Clinic, especially with MulDr. Quirindongo-Cedeno, who tiple Sclenot only exceeded all standards rosis (MS). of care, but compassionately While most guided Connie along the path of would have MS and aging. considered Family and friends joined MS a battle, Constance in thanking God for her life she saw it as (Connie) Rehm at a funeral service on Friday, a friend (not always a good one), allowing August 18, at Chatfield Lutherher to discover many wonderful an Church in Chatfield, Minn., things about this world. She at 11 a.m. Memorial gifts given appreciated everyone whose life in her name are recommended to be given to the MS Society. met hers.

Connie was born November The steadfast love of the 13, 1946, to Helen (Andreas) LORD never ceases; His merRoberson and Sam Roberson. cies never come to an end; they Connie was lovingly raised by are new every morning; great is her parents, Helen and Homer your faithfulness. (Lamentations Brown (stepfather) in Lanesboro, 3:22-23).

Minn. At the age of 18, ConDavid J. Tacke nie fell in love with William (Bill) Rehm and they married David J. Tacke, 67, of Lanesboro, December 27, 1964. Connie passed away peacefully on Saturand Bill raised their three chil- day, August 2017 dren together on a farm west 12, Mayo of Chatfield. Connie moved to at Rochester in 1998 and became a Clinic after resident of Hiawatha Homes in a decadeslong battle 2008.

Connie is survived by Bill with a rare Rehm of Rochester, Minn.; blood disher son Steve (Amy) Rehm of ease. He was David J. Tacke Wykoff, Minn.; her daughters surrounded Robin (George) Davidson of at the time of his death by his Eau Claire, Wis., and Christine beloved family.

(Rachael) Rehm-Zola of Min- A prayer vigil for David was neapolis, Minn. Connie had six held at 8 p.m. at St. Patrick’s grandchildren, whom she loved Catholic Church, Lanesboro, very much: Mikayla, Micah, and on Friday, August 18. Funeral Markus Rehm; Besu and Eyob Mass of the Resurrection took Davidson, and Samara Senn. place 11 a.m. Saturday, August Connie took great delight in 19 at St. Patrick’s, with Father Ed spending time with her grand- McGrath officiating. A reception followed at Eagle Bluff Environchildren.

Connie was artistic and mental Learning Center. enjoyed painting. She created David, son of Harold and Franmany beautiful works of art. cis (Kotalik) Tacke, was born Connie also enjoyed outings with May 27, 1950, in Yankton, S. family or friends which included Dak. He graduated from Yanktrips to the movie theater, shop- ton High School in 1968. He ping, and dining in restaurants. enrolled at University of South Every spring for the last 20 years, Dakota, then joined the U.S. Air Connie participated in the MS Force shortly after. He was staWalk, bringing awareness to the tioned first in Turkey and later disease and raising funds for MS in Japan. David considered the experience of living abroad and research.

Family would like to offer spe- serving his country alongside a cial thanks to the many indi- group of humble, caring men as viduals who cared for Connie. one of the most transformative Hiawatha Homes and their staff of his life. It was during this who exceeded all standards and time that he bought his first SLR

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

Canton/Scotland Presbyterian Church .........……...Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260

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

(507) 867-3148

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

If you are interested in listing your church, contact the Fillmore County Journal at news@fillmorecountyjournal.com.

camera, a Minolta SRT 101. He developed his first silver halide images in an Air Force darkroom in Misawa, Japan.

David returned to USD in 1974. He received a Bachelor of Economics and later, a Master of Business Administration. It was in graduate school that he met the love of his life, Linda Schomburg. They were married in Spencer, Iowa. on July 3, 1979.

Shortly after, they moved to Minnesota, making their home in Minnetonka. David and Linda have two children, Paul and Greta.

David was a man of deep faith. He worshipped and sang in the choir at St. Therese of Deephaven for over 20 years.

Where David recognized God’s grace most was in the natural world and in the night sky. As a devout Catholic, he increasingly felt called by his faith to protect God’s creation. In 2015, he convened a group of religious and environmental leaders from the Lanesboro area to discuss a local response to the Pope’s climate encyclical titled “Laudato Si’: Care for Our Common Home.”

For the past three years, he served as a volunteer water monitor with the Fillmore County Soil and Water Conservation District. In an article published in May, David wrote, “Volunteering in environmental data monitoring helps us look future generations in the eye and affirm that through good citizenship we are doing our best to leave them a beautiful planet.” He also made several trips to the Standing Rock Indian Reservation in support of water protectors.

David relished sharing his love and appreciation for the outdoors and astronomy with his family. Together with Linda, Paul, and Greta, he spent summers cycling, camping, canoeing, and traveling. He had a special affinity for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.

A self-taught “tech geek,” David began his professional career at Control Data in 1979.

He later worked in Information Technology for the Minnesota Department of Revenue.

David’s photography focused mainly on his interest in the natural world and was, for him, a form of meditation. Because of the unpredictability of his blood disease, David made the decision to retire early so he could travel and take photographs. He would hitch up his beloved Scamp, “Tenni,” and drive his truck to national parks and protected natural areas. He had a particular love for the Grand Tetons, southwestern U.S., and the northern shores of Lake Superior.

His family and friends will cherish his indelible images of the Driftless region, the Boundary Waters, and the Apostle Islands ice caves. A website (www.davidtacke.com) is being developed to capture the best of David’s many photographs.

In 2009, David and Linda moved to a condominium in an old school house in Lanesboro, overlooking the region’s bluffs and valleys. In just a short amount of time, David found

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. fellowship among the artists, actors, naturalists, and gardeners in his new hometown. He enjoyed cooking elaborate dinners for friends, having coffee with “the dudes,” taking long bike rides, serving as the liturgist at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, and being a part of Lanesboro’s vibrant community.

David dealt with his blood disease and later with leukemia with characteristic grace, humility, and strength. He will be remembered for his endless curiosity, his gentle manner, his remarkable eye, his terrific cooking, and for the boundless love he bestowed upon his family, friends, the Lord, and all living things. David asked that we honor his life by extending kindness and love to one another.

David is survived by his wife of 38 years, Linda; two children, Paul of Cairo, Egypt and Greta of Minneapolis; six brothers, two sisters; and many close cousins and cousins-in-law.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Frances Tacke.

Memorials can be made in David’s honor to the Land Stewardship Project.

John F. Morken John F. Morken, 62, of Winona, Minn., and formerly of Rushford, Minn., died on Monday, August 14, 2017, at Sauer Health Care in Winona, Minn., following a short and courageous John F. battle with Morken ALS. John was born on July 11, 1955, in Winona, Minn., to Alton F. and Marlys (Glende) Morken. He was raised in Rushford and was a 1973 graduate of Rushford High School. He worked at TRW (formerly Rush Products) from 1973 until 2006.

John was united in marriage with Dianne Oesterle on August 25, 2006 in Rushford. John was a sports fanatic. He was a very die hard Minnesota Vikings fan and was also an avid fan of the Minnesota Twins. He loved golf and was a perennial member of the Ferndale Country Club in Rushford and the Senior League there. John also had many fond memories of time spent at Bass Camp, which developed his love for boating on the Mississippi with his family.

John is survived by his wife, Dianne; his mother, Marlys; two children: Katie Morken and John Paul “JP” Morken, both of Rochester, Minn.; four grandchildren: Micah, Alec, Declan, and Carson; three siblings: Paul Morken of Spring Grove, Minn., Bruce Morken of Winona and Marsha (Kevin) Mehus of Winona.

He was preceded in death by his father, Alton and his brother, William.

Visitation for John was from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2017, at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford and on Friday, August 18, from

10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service at Rushford Lutheran Church in Rushford. Burial followed at the Rushford Lutheran Cemetery.

John’s family would like those in attendance to wear their favorite NFL apparel to the funeral, preferably, Viking gear. Skol Vikings!!!

Leave a memory of John and sign his guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.

Marjorie Ellen Burkholder Marjorie Ellen Burkholder, 75, of Overland Park, Kans., passed away Thursday, August 10, 2017, surrounded by her daughters at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines, Iowa, following a massive stroke. Visi- Marjorie Ellen tation was Burkholder held 6-8 p.m.

Friday, August 18 at McGilley and Hoge Chapel. A graveside service took place 9 a.m. Saturday, August 19 at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, with a Celebration of Life service following at 11 a.m. at Countryside Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Camp Mount Hermon, Olathe Church of the Brethren or a charity of your choice.

Marjorie was born November 28, 1941, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Roy and Doris (Francis) Spears.

She married Jon Burkholder on August 8, 1964, in Waterloo, Iowa. She was a graduate of McPherson College and studied at Northern Arizona University, completing her master’s degree at The University of Oklahoma. She taught fourth grade in Buhler, Kans., and preschool in Overland Park. She successfully obtained accreditation and retired in 2002 as Early Childhood Director for Johnson County Parks and Recreation. In her own words, Marjorie was happy, a helper, worker and gardener.

She lived her faith and actively participated in church activities, including management of Camp Mount Hermon for 10 years. She enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, cooking, baking, canning, gardening, sewing and helping others including those less fortunate. Valuing experience and education, she was an avid reader and voraciously participated in life — attending movies, plays, concerts, tours, and speaking events. She was an advocate for the earth and enjoyed traveling the national parks with daughters and granddaughters. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, brother and husband.

Marjorie is survived by three daughters: Stephanie (Chris) Colman of Kansas City, Mo.; JoEllen Burroughs and Amy Warman of Overland Park, Kans.; three granddaughters: Abby Burroughs, Anna Warman and Ella Colman; and her brother, Ron (Pat) Spears of Waterloo, Iowa. She is survived See OBITUARIES Page 9 

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by numerous nephews, nieces, friends and family. Though she will be missed here on earth, there is peace in knowing she is reunited with her loving husband, Jon. Online condolences may be left at www.mcgilleyhoge. com. Arr: McGilley & Hoge, 8024 Santa Fe Dr, Overland Park, Kans. 66204 Mary Arlith Woxland Mary Arlith Woxland, age 74, of Rushford, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at home in Rushford.

Mary was born on December 10, 1943, at St Marys Hospital in Rochester to Mary Arlith Arthur “Art” Woxland and Mildred (Gilbertson) Johnson. She was baptized in Rochester, confirmed at the Arendahl Lutheran Church and attended the Peterson school in Peterson. Mary was raised by her aunt and uncle, Alfred and Ella (Paulson) Gilbertson. She was united in marriage to Gary M. Woxland on October 28, 1960, in Rushford.

Shortly after her marriage to Gary she went where the Navy sent him for his tour of duty, living in Maryland, Tennessee and California. In 1970, the family had grown and Gary had gotten out of the Navy and they moved to Red Wing, where the family grew more. She then devoted her time as a housewife and a “Navy Mom” with four of her five children in the Navy. She moved to Winona around 1981 and then to Rushford. While in Rushford she started her own babysitting business, watching a few of the children from Rushford. She must have missed her kids to have taken on infants and toddlers every day in her retiring years. She was a member of the Rushford Lutheran Church. She enjoyed and taught herself at a very early age to sew, sewing many clothes for her children as they grew up. She also enjoyed crafts, gardening, visiting her children all over the United States, traveling, being a “snowbird” in the Arizona heat and sun, fishing with dad and the family, decorating and redecorating her house, pictures of all of her family, writing letters, reading, dancing and her two favorite dogs, Benji and Dusty.

Mary is survived by her husband, Gary of 56 years, two sons, Jody and Ron of Rushford, two daughters, Diana (Glenn) Faraone of Rushford, Melanie (Heath) Olstad of Harmony, daughter-in-law Nicole (Gitt) Woxland of Omaha, Nebr.; eight grandchildren: Jessica Woxland of Massena, N. Y., Levi (Julia) Olstad of Harmony, Melody Olstad of Memphis, Tenn., Zachary Olstad of Winona, Connor Woxland of Ames, Iowa, Garett Woxland and Jakob Woxland of Lincoln, Nebr., Kelley Faraone of Rushford; two great-grand-

children, Madeline and Samuel Olstad of Harmony; her two cousins she grew up with, Doris (Robert) Sheeley of Rye, Colo., and Ardis (Robert) Willcox of Rushford; and many brothersand sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, foster parents, and son, Wade Woxland.

Services to celebrate Mary’s life were held 11 a.m. Monday, August 14 at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford, led by Terry Rassmussen. Friends called from 10 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home on Monday. Mary was interred at Minnesota Veterans Cemetery in Preston. Please share a memory of Mary and view her video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.

Norma Rasmussen Norma Rasmussen, 100, of Mabel, died Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Lakeview Commons in Maplewood, Minn.

Norma was born November 12, 1916 in Preble T o w n ship, near Norma South Fork, Rasmussen to Peter and Margit (Sand) Rye. She attended the South Fork School and the South Fork Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday School. As a young woman she worked for her neighbors and relatives. While working, she met Tillman Rasmussen.

On June 20, 1937, they were married at the Lutheran Parsonage in Lanesboro. They farmed most of their lives on the farm where Tillman grew up. In 1974 they moved to St. Charles for a short time, where she worked in housekeeping in the nursing home. They later moved back to Mabel. Tillman passed away on October 7, 1994.

Norma resided in Mabel until moving to Maplewood in May. Norma was a member of the Newburg Methodist Church.

She enjoyed dancing and going on several bus trips around the United States.

Norma is survived by three children: Lester of Postville, Iowa, Muriel Simpson of Eagan, and Gordie (Ann) of Stillwater; 10 grandchildren, 15 greatgrandchildren, four great-greatgrandchildren, two sisters, Phyllis Norby of Mabel and Ardis Moen of Eagan; and a brotherin-law, Paul McMannimon of Maryland. She was preceded in death by her husband Tillman; a sister, Marjorie; and two brothers, Joseph and Ervin.

Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Monday, August 14, 2017, at the Newburg United Methodist Church in rural Mabel, with the Rev. Sharon Goetzinger officiating. Burial took place in the church cemetery. Visitation was 4-7 p.m. Sunday, August 13, at the Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel and one hour prior to services at the church.

Monday, August 21, 2017 Robert Weston Amundson Robert Weston Amundson, 93, of Chatfield, passed away at his home on August 4, 2017.

Robert was born March 17, 1924, in Chatf ield to Marvin and Harriet (Pease) A mu ndson. Robert Robert Weston attended Amundson school in Chatfield, graduating from Chatfield High School in 1942.

On September 12, 1943, he married Arleen Storelee at the Union Prairie Lutheran Church in Lanesboro.

Robert worked at IBM in Rochester for 29 years. Prior to joining IBM, he was a farmer.

He held various offices at the Chatfield Lutheran Church. He served on the Fillmore County Zoning Board for many years.

He was a 50-year member of the Masons. He was a member of Scottish Rite 32nd Degree KCCH, Osman Shrine, Dragon Patrol, and past board member of the Fillmore County Historical Society.

Robert enjoyed making cabinets and furniture in his shop.

He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling, hunting, fishing and boating.

Robert is lovingly remembered by his wife, Arleen, of 73 years; daughters Dr. Kathryn A. Amundson of Wabasha, and Kari E. (Michael) Messner of Merritt Island, Fla.; siblings: Edward D. (Karen) Amundson, John C. (Donna) Amundson, Steven E. (Susan) Amundson, Marion (Walter) Halloran, and Lois J. Maass; and numerous nieces and nephews. Robert is preceded in death by one brother, Walter L. Amundson.

The Celebration of Life Service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 19, 2017, at the Chatfield Lutheran Church, with Pastor Mark Docken officiating. The visitation was Saturday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.

Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield assisted the family with arrangements. To share a condolence with the family, please visit www.rileyfuneralhomes.com.

Ronald Duane Ahern Ronald Duane Ahern passed away August 12, 2017, at his h o m e in rural Chatfield.

R o n ald was born June 19, 1931, in St. Charles to Cyril Ronald Duane and Thea Ahern (Nar veson) Ahern.

He married Theresa Waller at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in 1951.

Ron was veteran of the Korean War and worked most of his adult life as a cement mason with local 472. Ron was also a farmer and an avid horseman who won many awards with his

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show quality quarterhorses.

He loved hosting parties, happy hours, dancing with his beautiful wife Theresa, snowmobiling, and 4-wheeling. He was the leader of a great many of these adventures and everyone knew they could count on him to lead the way.

Ron enjoyed discovering new trails with his daughter Lori and making new paths of his own for his family and friends to share.

He had a special love for his little cabin in the woods overlooking the Root River. The cabin was the gathering place for all family and friends to enjoy and take in the beauty of nature.

Ron was a consummate family man who will be missed and loved by all.

Ron is lovingly remembered by his wife Theresa; children: Dave Ahern of Chatfield, Lori Stevens of Chatfield, Tim (Tracy) Ahern of North Freedom, Wis.; siblings: Shirley Hrstka of Chatfield, Janet Leary of Rochester, Joyce (Conrad) Thompson of Rochester, Dale (Judy) Ahern of Spring Valley; grandchildren: Derek (Amber) Stevens, Ryan Stevens, Austin and Sydney Ahern, Miles and Riley Ahern; Zachary, Kylie, and Bethani Delmore; and great-grandchildren Kennedy and Quinn Stevens.

Ron is preceded in death by his son Michael Ahern and his parents.

Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 17 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and continued one hour before Mass on Thursday. Burial took place at the Calvary Cemetery in Chatfield.

Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield assisted the family with arrangements. To share a condolence with the family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com.

Wilma Esklund Wilma Jean Patten Esklund passed peacefully from this life on Thursday, August 10 at the Ostrander Care and Rehab Center.

She was born Wilma Jean Boelter on February 6, 1928 Wilma to Herb and Esklund Belle (Halvorson) Boelter in Spring Valley, Minn. She grew up in Spring Valley and the surrounding area and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1946.

Willie married Larry Patten on September 1, 1949. The young couple bought a small farm outside of Spring Valley, Minn. To this marriage, they welcomed two treasured children, Theresa Ann and Thomas John. Larry farmed the acreage and also worked at IBM for many years. Willie enjoyed working during the summers at Libby’s canning in Rochester, and worked for many years at Jornels and Barbara

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Ann Fashions in Spring Valley.

She was a proud homemaker, creative seamstress and loving mother. They enjoyed traveling and camping trips with family and friends. Larry preceded her in death in 1978. On February 5, 1983, Willie married Dr. Harry Esklund, and welcomed his four daughters and their families into hers. Together, they enjoyed traveling and seeing much of the United States.

Harry preceded her in death in 1994.

Those who knew Willie loved her. She possessed a sharp sense of humor and a warm heart for everyone she considered family, which included many friends as well. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, whether playing a good game of cribbage, meeting for cards, going to Bible study, or gathering with family on holidays. She remained very active into her older years.

Many people remember Willie from her daily walks, and she walked up to three miles a day well into her eighties. At the age of 80, she even took her rollerblades out for one last spin.

Willie had a sweet tooth, and always had a bucket of the best chocolate chip cookies waiting in the freezer for anyone who stopped by to visit. She also loved flowers, traveling, and going on her annual fall drive to the river to look at the colors. Willie was deeply spiritual, and blessed with the ability to appreciate simple beauty in the world around her.

Willie is survived by her children, Theresa Patten and Thomas (Sarah) Patten and their children Madisen and Jack; and stepdaughters Dotty Leibold, Bobbie (Gary) Erickson, Kathy (Robert) Baarsch, and Heidi Esklund. In addition, she is survived by 10 step-grandchildren, four step great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Larry Patten and Harry Esklund, parents Herb and Belle Boelter, brother Donovan Boelter and wife Juanita (Mickey), sister Dorothy Laging and husband Cliff, and a nephew, Gregg Laging.

The family would like to thank the nurses, nursing assistants, and staff who helped care for Willie during the last three years of her life, both at the Evergreens in Spring Valley and at the Ostrander Care Center, with special thanks to the staff of St. Croix Hospice for their care and guidance. Their gentle kindness and love for Willie made her days easier as she struggled with the increasing effects of Alzheimers Disease.

Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 16 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley. Burial took place in the St. Ignatius Cemetery in Spring Valley. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and continued one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com.

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Hoiness come walking through chest deep water with a huge beef loin above his head saying, ‘This is still good. We can eat it!’” Small victories and community spirit They’re what kept the town from going under.

“Cleanup was the worst and volunteers worked tirelessly until it was done,” says Hoiness.

“Many resources just showed up, from bobcats and four wheelers to the many tools that were needed to cut holes in the walls of the buildings and remove doors and windows. It really didn’t seem chaotic, but each day a lot of progress was made. There were many people behind the scenes working on our behalf, which we are very grateful for.”

There were certainly challenges along the way. Hoiness recalls the thought of what Rushford may be like if homeowners were not able to rebuild and stay and the grueling task of trying to put a business back together, while processing what had happened and trying to develop a plan to move forward. “Losing a business was a huge setback, but losing a home was life changing for sure.”

“It was a challenge going through the recovery process and wondering if we were going to make it through; trying to live a normal life in an abnormal situation.” notes Hinz.

The community met the task head on. “Just to do what we’ve always done; we never gave up and continued to work as a team,” says Humble, proudly.

“The community came together as a whole.”

“The business community was in constant communication and assisted each other,” adds Hoiness.

“Many service organizations were here to lead us such as Red Cross, Salvation Army, Lutheran Disaster Response/Lutheran Social Services, and Catholic Charities.

The formation of Rushford Area Disaster Alliance for Recovery (RADAR) was huge in bringing resources to homeowners and families affected by the flood.

Many of our elected state legislators were true partners and fought hard for our community to secure the resources needed to recover.”

Sometimes, those tragedies also create unexpected surprises.

“Witnessing the countless volunteers and resources coming to our aid was something we will never forget,” continues Hoiness. “We are very fortunate and thankful to have the opportunity they gave us to rebuild and remain and community. This community would look much different today without the volunteers,

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service organizations, and general response by all that came in our time of need. I know I learned a lot about helping others and need to continue to find opportunities to pay it forward.”

“There were too many positives to count,” adds Hinz. “The workers, the volunteers, the donations – it was overwhelming. I couldn’t believe the distance people came to help. I feel the generosity eclipsed the tragedy of the flood.”

In the 10 years since the flood, the community has made impressive strides forward; some by necessity, some part of a plan to see the community continue to thrive for generations to come.

Several road and infrastructure projects have given the city a fresh look, eliminated lead joints in underground watermains, located and sealed 300 contaminated sandpoint wells, replaced the city’s wastewater treatment plant with a new facility, and even served as a catalyst construction of a new school. New residents and businesses have come and a massive branding campaign brought a revitalized momentum to the area.

“We are fortunate to be where we are and 10 years later. I feel we are much further along in the physical recovery than many other communities that suffer far less damage than we did,” says Hoiness. “The Rushford community captured the attention of the media and volunteers for a length of time that brought us resources than many communities do not get. That said, there is an emotional toll that takes much longer to recover from. I don’t think you fully recover from certain events, but learn to move on and process it over time. As I look back 10 years ago, I wonder if we have done enough for the children who were age six to 16 at the time of the flood. What many of our youngest citizens witnessed during and after the flood had to be difficult to process and will likely have an effect.”

“The community has recovered from the flood, but there are scars that remain. Everyone views the scars differently,” adds Hinz. “I can’t help but look at what happened and be in awe of it all.”

“We’ve come a long way,” says Humble. “We’re doing okay as a community, but we all need to be more understanding with everybody - we are all in this life together,” says Humble. “Help your neighbor, smile, and open doors… even if that person doesn’t say thank you; random acts of kindness without looking for anything in return.”

“Thank you to all who came to our aid,” affirms Hoiness.

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Spring Valley streets completed, under budget

By Rich Wicks The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session August 14, with all members present (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, Mike Hadland and city administrator Deb Zimmer).

A letter was received by the city, from Trout Run Ginseng and Shrimp LLC. It explained that the firm plans to start an indoor shrimp production facility, and explained why this industry is rapidly growing in the USA. The letter stated in part, “We would like to lease the incubator building currently being used by AMD Distribution. I believe the building helped them grow to the size they now are and also believe that they have established themselves and no longer need this building to grow their business.

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become certified, they reimburse the city.”

Zimmer shared that she had received the final pay estimate (billing) for the Lyndale/ Fremont street project, and it totals $25,128.50. She stated, “The work is completed…we’re $100,000 under budget (for the entire project).” She also explained that the surplus would go toward reducing future levies.

The council voted to pay the billing as submitted.

The council accepted a bid from Bargen Incorporated for crack filling at a quoted total price of $89,287.90. The work will be done on four separate areas of Spring Valley streets.

The meeting adjourned about 6:10 p.m. The next regular meeting of the city council will be Monday, August 28 at 6 p.m.

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We would like a seven year lease for $1/year.” The letter goes on to explain that if the business is successful, they would hope to invest in a new building in the future, and pointed out that, as an example, Tru Shrimp Company is building a $50 million facility in Luverne, Minn. After discussion, the council chose to table the issue until the next regular meeting, so that all relevant people can be consulted.

EMT hirings were discussed next, with the council voting to hire Kyle Holmberg, about whom Zimmer said, “He comes certified, with experience.” The council also voted to hire Caitlin Miller and Stephanie Bowe.

Zimmer said, “Caitlin and Stephanie are not currently certified. They will be taking EMT class. We will pay for their certification and class. If they do not

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Lawsuit over for Rushford-Peterson Schools

By Kirsten Zoellner The long-awaited decision on the fate of a lawsuit against the Rushford-Peterson School District is in. August 14, Fillmore County District Judge Matthew Opat handed down his findings in favor of the district.

“It is a relief to have the ruling behind us and to be able to have this matter resolved. The district

is looking forward to cooperating with the scope of the access easement for the Paleceks,” said Superintendent Chuck Ehler in a statement.

In 2008, the district purchased a 10-acre site north of Pine Meadows Lane from Moonyeen Claire Holle and her late husband, Richard. Later, an adjacent 52-acre parcel was sold by Holle,

by Contract for Deed, to Glen and Denise Palecek, of Winona.

An additional six acres was transferred to the district in 2011 to include an access easement of 66 feet along the both the south and east borders of the district site, providing Paleceks access to their private parcel.

In November 2014, the combined communities of Rushford,

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Rushford Village, and Peterson narrowly passed a $38.1 million referendum to construct a new early childhood through grade 12 facility on the 10-acre site. A year later, the Paleceks filed a longthreatened lawsuit against the district citing damages related to violation of the access easement.

Glen Palecek maintained that the easement was to remain clear at all times and that school construction placed impediments on the easement, limiting access to

Chatfield to “See what the voters want” in November

By Karen Reisner At the August 14 meeting of the Chatfield City Council, a long discussion ensued concerning the construction of a new swimming pool. Councilor Joshua Broadwater was absent.

Julie Henry, co-chair on the swimming pool committee, presented results of a survey conducted by Community Perceptions, an independent research organization. The survey was conducted in July with a 28% participation rate. Sixty-five percent of respondents were from the city of Chatfield. Of those, 47% felt the existence of a community pool has a positive impact on home values. Sixty-four percent supported a referendum to replace the pool.

Burbach Aquatics, Inc., an architectural and engineering firm that provides professional swimming pool services for local governments, suggests a basic pool would cost $3.66 million to build. A second option is to build a pool with added features which were favored by survey respondents. This option will cost $4.4 million. The enhanced project gained more support, 57% of respondents. A number of noncity residents suggested they are

willing to donate to a swimming pool project. However, these donations are not expected to significantly reduce the property tax impact of Chatfield property owners.

Henry said the final recommendation of the swimming pool committee is to construct the second option which includes the added features. The committee recommended the question be put before voters on November 7. If the project moves forward, construction would begin in the summer of 2018 and is expected to be completed in June of 2019.

Councilor Mike Urban felt they needed more time to make a decision before calling for a referendum. He asked are we are tied to the November date. For a special referendum it must be reported to the county auditor no later than August 25. Councilor Paul Novotny said he was 100% behind the construction of a new pool, but was concerned about the property tax burden on Chatfield residents. He wants to find a way to spread out the burden so it is not all on city property owners.

City Clerk Joel Young noted that Burbach Aquatics recom-

mends fundraising through the formation of a capital campaign committee. If this kind of fundraising is successful, the city would only borrow what is needed. Novotny asked if the referendum passes, do we have to go forward if other funding is not raised? His concern was that there are always other things that will cause the levy to go up that are out of the council’s control.

City Attorney Fred Suhler stated that a referendum authorizes the city to do something, but doesn’t command it build something. Dave Burbach, Burbach Aquatics, explained in our opinion $4.4 million would be the cost of the project. He acknowledged that there could be other factors that affect cost.

Burbach said his firm has been in the business of providing unique professional services for pools and recreational centers for nearly 40 years. Six-hundred pools have been designed. Thirty-eight consecutive pool referendums have passed. A referendum gives the city permission to create debt. All city tax payers will be affected whether they use the pool or not.

Burbach believes his firm is conservative both in their opin-

Conflict at Wykoff council meeting

By Rich Wicks A regular meeting of the Wykoff City Council was held on August 14. Members in attendance were: Mary Tjepkes, Rocky Vreeman, Mayor Al Williams, Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett, and Richard Gleason. A large crowd of citizens was also in attendance.

Vreeman asked about the council meeting minutes, and why they are a synopsis rather than a full transcript. He said the council has not voted on making any permanent change to how the council minutes will be formatted. He also pointed out that although at a previous meeting the city attorney said he knows of no other cities using transcript minutes, it appears there are two such cities which are current clients of the attorney. Gleason suggested another option could be to continue using synopsis minutes, and posting the full audio recording of the meetings onto the city’s webspace. He said there is sufficient space to allow audio of the three most recent meetings

to be on the webspace. The July 12 meeting audio recording is already posted there. Mayor Williams said this issue can be added to the agenda of the upcoming meeting so that a formal decision can be reached.

The council approved the prior meeting minutes, with Vreeman voting no.

In reviewing the city’s bills, Vreeman asked why the city now has Caller ID. Schmidt answered, “So I can call people back who don’t leave a message.” Vreeman said he has seen a pattern of his calls not being answered unless he calls from a different phone. Mary Sackett asked, “Are you accusing her of not answering your phone calls?” Vreeman replied, “Yes.” Sackett asked, “Do you think it’s possible she could have been in the bathroom?” Schmidt rebutted, “I have never not answered the phone.” When asked who decided to add Caller ID, she replied, “I did, I guess. It’s a dollar a month.”

Citizen Jeremy Comstock addressed the council to ask

about his previous concerns about how Schmidt’s position and wage were set. He asked that the council take action, and said that the way her wage was determined was a violation of open meeting law, and that, “Therefore, she’s been robbing from the city.” Schmidt shared copies of emails and letters, and read aloud from them to illustrate her point that her wage needed to be determined, and it was one day before payroll was due, so she emailed the council members, with three responding that they felt $18/hour was an appropriate wage, so that’s what has been implemented. She said if the open meeting law was violated, it was not intentional.

She also read aloud portions of the law regarding alleged violations of the open meeting law, including the process for filing such a complaint if any citizen wishes to do so.

The council discussed the city’s upcoming “clean-up day,” and how best to coordinate that. Schmidt will check pricing of dumpsters as compared

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his property. District construction plans were initially slated to occupy roughly 54-feet of the easement. Structures included a drive lane, curb, sidewalk, signs, and light poles. He further maintained the intention was always to develop the land as a housing subdivision and that the 66 feet were designated for a city street.

The claim was backed up by Holle.

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ion of project size that they recommend for a community and in the amount of funding needed for that project. For a municipal pool, local tax payers foot most of the bill with some support from rural residents through donations.

It has been estimated that it would cost $1 million to repair the current pool with no guarantees for its future life. This is off the table.

He suggested they conduct a large capital campaign to generate funds. This is the best way to reduce cost to the city’s tax payers. The most successful capital campaigns are conducted prior to the referendum. Burbach advocated for a two tier user fee; one fee for city residents and a higher fee for non-residents.

Mayor Russ Smith stated that people understand that building the pool will make their property taxes increase. “Let’s see what the voters want.”

Novotny couldn’t see a reason to wait longer to make a decision. Waiting likely would result in higher costs.

A motion was approved to set a referendum for November.

Urban voted no, noting he was not against the pool, but wanted

more time.

A motion was also approved to expend a total of $7,800 from the swimming pool reserve fund for a fund raising campaign and referendum support.

EDA • EDA Coordinator Chris Giesen and City Clerk Young came up with some pricing options for industrial lots. Most lots could be priced at $2.99 per square foot.

Nine of the lots plus Outlot C could generate $677,000. Some lots would remain undeveloped until infrastructure is improved.

It is recommended that the prices be non-negotiable. Assistance could be provided when applicable through tax abatement, TIF, loans, or other grants.

Novotny was concerned about added costs for the lot buyer for utility service connections. He believes it needs to be looked into more fully. No action was taken.

• A revolving loan to help with a real estate acquisition was approved in the amount of $25,353.50 at 4% interest to be repaid over 10 years (20 payments). Sarah Iverson and her husband Tanner plan to purchase the building at 226 S. Main St..

The former dentist office is being remodeled for a hair salon and spa; Corner Cuts Salon. The business is expected to create three new jobs.

to garbage trucks, and the city selected September 9 as the date.

The council and citizens discussed ongoing violations of the city’s “junk ordinance,” with citizens encouraging the council to enforce the ordinance, especially for longtime violations. The council will check with the city attorney to determine appropriate next steps.

The council opted to purchase a copy of the Minnesota Code Book (hard copy and CD) for a total cost of $955. It was pointed out that this will allow the city to update all of the city’s ordinances to assure they are “legally tested.” The city will be able to amend ordinances to “personalize” them to the city’s unique needs.

The council OK’d spending $3,000 for new boots for the fire department, as this will allow the city to apply for a grant from the DNR to pay for half of the expected $6,000 total cost.

The council prepared to vote on filling a vacancy on the zoning board, with two candidates, but as the vote was about to occur, Shari Gartner spoke up to withdraw her name as a candidate. The council thus selected

Shyanne Baker for the zoning board.

Next, the council discussed the current contract with Peopleservices to manage the city’s water plant. Rick Whitney explained it’s a five-year contract, but that he had granted the city a 90-day window in which to opt out, if the city wished to. With that deadline looming the council voted to continue with the contract (Vreeman voted no).

Schmidt brought up an option for the city to implement a “mobile text” system whereby citizens could be promptly notified of urgent situations such as power outages, water shut-offs, etc. She said recently, about 85% of citizens responded with their text or email details, indicating they would like to be added to such a system. The council voted to approve this.

Luann Hare was voted in as the new part-time office assistant, from among those who had applied. The council approved a Fall Fest liquor license for the Lions Club. The meeting adjourned about 9:45 p.m. The council’s next regular meeting will be Monday, September 11 at 7 p.m. The public is welcome.

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Monday, August 21, 2017

Fountain called its congressman

Rick Whitney, People’s Service, explains the Fountain wastewater plant operation details to WSB senior project manager Richard Parr, and Walz congressional aids Peder Kjeseth and Josh Syrjamaki.

Photo by Karen Reisner

By Karen Reisner Congressman Tim Walz’s office received a call from Dave Gudmundson last week asking for assistance. Walz staffers Josh Syrjamaki, Chief of Staff, and Peder Kjeseth, Agriculture and Energy Outreach Director, listened to concerns during an August 15 Fountain council meeting. Mayor Richard Kujath made clear the main concern is the high cost of wastewater operation. Potentially, it could lead to bankruptcy for the city.

City Clerk Ronda Flattum reported that the sewer fund, over six years, runs an average deficit of $35,000. Significant expenses are being incurred to get where the wastewater facility needs to be for the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).

Fountain has hired People Service, Inc., water and wastewater professionals, to bring their plant into compliance with the MPCA. People Service has clients in six states. Rick Whitney, operator for People Service, has

been acting as the plant operator. His boss, Herb Krueger (A-operator license), Southern Minnesota Region Manager for People Service, was also present.

Krueger said for a town of this size it is ridiculous to need an A-operator.

Flattum said they are hoping to get grant funding. The day to day operations are requiring an A-operator. This was a point of contention, the fact that currently they are required to have an A-operator rather than a much less costly B-operator.

Flattum explained the city’s 182 or so customers are the main source of income to operate the plant. Over half of the $12,000 per month generated by water and sewer fees goes to People Service for plant operation.

Whitney made it clear that there are way more costs for an A facility than a B facility for the operator and testing requirements. Those costs will go up. Whitney believes the rules placed on the plant by MPCA are “pretty stringent.”

The plant runs on a total septic tank system. He described changes being made to get the plant into compliance. The city had to purchase costly testing equipment to make sure the plant is in compliance. The plant has been in compliance for a few months.

Whitney reported that the plant was purchased from a company that is no longer in business. There is no way the plant can function as it was designed to do. They are having to use alternative methods. Whitney commented that no one was told that they would need to spend $12,000 to $20,000 per year for MicroC, a carbohydrate base non-hazardous product for wastewater treatment to help meet contaminant removal goals.

MPCA signed off on the plant in 2009. The plant went into operation in January 2010.

In 2015, the city received a violation letter from MPCA. In October 2016, there was a stipulation agreement stating what has to be done to get into compliance. The MPCA fine is $10,000 a pop for being out of compliance.

Kjeseth stated that they have met with other communities in similar situations. MPCA is imposing what is essentially an unfunded mandate. WSB senior project manager Richard Parr suggested MPCA might also be feeling the heat from the EPA because they (MPCA) approved the plant. The plant has really never performed well. He said a small plant is more challenging to operate. The Fountain plant is required to go from B to A because of regulations. He went on to describe how a plant is rated on a point system based on the systems in the plant. A low score is desirable to qualify as a B plant. Parr stated the plant is just over the limit for a B plant.

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Krueger believes the MPCA is not easily swayed on the point system. Parr explained most of what we are doing is maintaining better control of existing systems. We all want the plant to operate, MPCA and the city.

Syrjamaki started to nail down specific things that they may be able to work on to help.

First, they need to work with the MPCA on a variance; see if the MPCA can be a little flexible. MPCA needs to realize the consequences of enforcement.

Second, they are looking for funding for wastewater improvements. They also need time to get funding. Third, funding is needed for plant operation, so the residents can afford fees going forward. Lastly, get people

that are involved (MPCA officials, city engineer, council, and People Service) to the table to collaborate and come up with a workable decision.

Krueger said MPCA needs to review their point system, calling it outdated. A town of 400 people should not be classified like a large city. Mayor Kujath commented that the way it is right now, operation and maintenance will eat us up. Kjeseth concluded that in some ways it seems there is a penalty for being small. Parr agreed small communities are struggling.

Syrjamaki said Walz’s staff is visiting all 21 counties in the first district. He told council members to give them some time to work on it; to protect the environment and still keep it affordable for the city. Kjeseth added, “It is critical to our jobs that people reach out to us.”

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Rushford Village citizens question road project

Rushford Village resident Doug Fowler addressed the council at the Tuesday, August 15 meeting, regarding frustrations with the 2016 road project. Pictured, left to right, are Fowler, Mayor Gordon Johnson, Councilors Mike Ebner, Dennis Overland, and Rich Smith.

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By Kirsten Zoellner The headache that was the 2016 south Rushford Village road project continues to hamper city efforts to conclude the project.

The $643,000 project has been discussed by the council at length, with the final pay application to McHugh Excavating approved earlier this month. At the Tuesday, August 15 Village council meeting, three citizens brought forth information and frustrations regarding the project results.

“I want to illustrate to you what happened on the street; to visualize the problem we’re facing over there,” began resident Doug Fowler, armed with photos of before and after the project.

Fowler lives at 30422 Sherwood Street. Neighboring residents Dale Myhre, 30419 S. Whitmore Street, and Ken Rislov, 44736 Goodrich Street, were also in attendance.

Fowler contests Bolton & Menk Engineer Josh Pope’s assertion that the roadway was raised two inches and property/right-ofway slopes adjusted a “negligible amount.” Prior to the project, the slope was just over 15%, according to Fowler. Recent calculations done by the property owner now indicate a slope of nearly double that. Additionally, Fowler addressed project documents stat-

ing the roadway was raised four inches. His recent measurements, at the end of his driveway, are equal to or higher than five-anda-half inches. “The road’s not straight. The workmanship of the companies involved was horrendous,” said Fowler.

“They did a terrible job,” added Myhre. “They did a rush job and didn’t do it right.”

The residents had additional concerns with water drainage, or lack thereof, and backfill material placed on the slopes. The initial material was replaced after complaints and Fowler and Myhre indicate the second fill was equally subpar. “It is inferior to what should have been placed on slopes,” said Fowler, describing the large clumps, debris, and hard dried vegetation. “I was in construction for 30 years.

It’s been a long time,” admitted Fowler. “I estimate it would take 15-20 yards of fill to remedy the slope. All we’re after is to get it reasonably maintainable.”

Mayor Gordon Johnson agreed things could be done to mitigate the slope, even though doing so may impact water drainage capacity. “Your comments are taken to heart. We’ll find a way to work together to mitigate the ditch as much as possible,” said Johnson.

Rislov indicated the ditches aren’t draining properly and that his property is now the dumping ground for substantial amounts of the neighborhood water. Additionally, it was noted by several that culverts are in some cases tipped against the desired water flow direction, or are too high.

“We just want someone to do something. None of you have come out to talk with us,” added Rislov. “It’s a common courtesy. It just gets frustrating.”

The council briefly discussed items of old business, including road grading, water utility work, and plan for equipment replacement for Public Works. Also discussed was an item brought forth for consideration by Mayor Johnson detailing the placing of “In God We Trust” within council chambers.

Public Works Director Travis Scheck noted that roads need grading, but that a lack in recent moisture makes doing so now meritless. He indicated that rather than stir up dust and put a bit of loose gravel on top, he’ll be hitting the roads as soon as rain falls.

In regards to water, 11 residences still need location of curb stop water shutoff. Once all stops are located, they will be GPS mapped.

Prioritizing of and planning for equipment replacement is also underway. Scheck has secured some early quotes on items. The base cost for a large dump truck is $118,500. “You might as well double that when you set it up with a plow, box, and equipment,” noted Scheck. The current truck is a 2007 unit and maintenance on equipment after 10 years is a substantial cost in itself. Likewise, the city is considering upgrading the heavily-used road grader, but the cost is roughly $300,000 once set up with needed accessories.

Funds for replacement are being set aside and several CDs are available to assist with the costs.

Scheck will continue seeking item costs, but it’s unclear at this time which direction the council will go first.

As for the placement of “In God We Trust” in council chambers, Mayor Johnson indicated the topic had come from a letter from the League of Minnesota Cities. “It has nothing to do with the religious world. It’s just a statement,” said Johnson.

Preferring to wait for full council attendance, the council made no formal decision on the item.

Councilor Chad Rasmussen and City Attorney Tom Manion were absent from the meeting.

The council also briefly discussed the upcoming setting of the preliminary levy and budget for 2018. At this time, City Treasurer Judy Graham and City Clerk Mary Miner are presenting a $425,000 budget for consideration. The matter will be discussed further at the next meeting.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Tuesday, August 29, at 7 p.m., at the Village Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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It was made clear by Palecek that any plan of development on the 52-acre site would be hindered by the access infringement and had produced a decline in the value of the property. As a second item within the lawsuit, it was requested Opat consider a reverse condemnation, in which a market value on the property would be determined and the district required to purchase the 52-acre property from the Paleceks.

The focus for the district was the first issue; the easement. It was noted the district had no plans or use for the additional site. They countered there was never an intention for the easement to function as a city street and that the agreement provided egress and regress only. Plans for the new school, designed by the architectural firm of ATS&R, in cooperation with ICS Consulting, were ultimately altered in some respects to avoid placing permanent, impassable structures on the easement.

Judge Opat heard testimony from both parties in March 2016.

The case was scheduled for trial in July, but the district’s decision to

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add Holle as a defendant in the case pushed the trial to February 2017. A decision was expected this month and it lands five days before the official open house for the newly completed school.

“Judge Opat declared that the Paleceks’ easement is for private access only; the Paleceks do not have the right to construct a public road or street on the easement. Judge Opat also denied the request to require the district to condemn the Paleceks’ property. This denial also precludes any attempt by the Paleceks to require the District to pay the Paleceks’ attorney fees. In short, the District won on both issues,” said a statement from Ratwik, Rozak and Maloney Law Office, legal counsel for the school district.

The Paleceks can appeal this decision within the next 60 days, but if they do not, the decision is final. Neither Glen or Denise Palecek could be reached for comment on the ruling.

“There are no winners in this matter. As turned out it was an unnecessary and unfortunate use of time and financial resources by all parties. I appreciate everyone’s patience during the process and the ruling on this matter,” said Ehler.

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Monday, August 21, 2017

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Sue’s Muse

By Sue Ommen

The library, one of my favorite places As a child, I always thought of the library as a magical place. The building itself was rather spare, set apart from any town, pretty much in the middle of nowhere.

But, once I entered the Glen Lake Library, the shelves held books full of mystery, magic, and exotic places I could visit with just the turn of a page.

Today, I love the library for many of the same reasons. Books are a wonderful way to escape into another world.

The back entrance to the Harmony Public Library is definitely a magical space that shows many of the worlds of books in the library within. For the Harmony Library’s 100th Anniversary, members of the community painted a mural that covers three walls of the outside patio and takes the eye from a garden/reality painting with people reading and playing to a shelf of books. Scrolled across the top are the words, “Reading Is The Key To Your Imagination.” The mural is certainly imaginative, showing many characters from children’s books, such as Curious George, Clifford the dog, and the elephant from the Jungle Book, among others. The plan is to plant two trees for shade at the north end of the patio and add planters for greenery. The

floor of the patio needs a whole lot of love as it is cracked, crumbling, and unsafe. The Community Foundation has supplied a $5,000 matching grant of the $10,000 needed for the new cement. The library has raised $2,065. If you wish to donate to this project, please send to the Harmony Public Library, PO Box 488, Harmony, Minn.

55939; earmark for the patio project.

Gilbert barely stops to view the beautiful mural, but his tail is wagging as soon as he knows we’re going into the library. He has a wonderful relationship with the head librarian, Stephanie Silvers, a Gilbert lover, who always has a treat in hand for him. The library loves dogs as well. The children’s librarian, Kay Himlie, informs me that there are over 200 children’s books with dogs in them in the library.

Brave Norman by Andrew Clements is a true story about a blind golden retriever, who saves a girl from drowning in the ocean. Another good read is Tara and Tiree, fearless friends, a true story about the rescue, with the help of his two dogs, of a man who falls through the ice. Dr. Jack, the Helping Dog, is about a dog that gives a child a tour of Mayo Clinic. Jack

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A cozy nook invites children in to sit and look at the books invitingly lining the walls, or play with the stove set, donated by the Lions Club, or puzzles and toys. It is important to set children up with a positive image of books and libraries for a love of learning that will serve them well all their lives.

Gilbert doesn’t have much to say about the topic of dogs, but if patrons are looking for such a book, there are plenty of choices. Dog lovers may enjoy A Dog’s Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron, a heartwarming story about a dog’s search for his purpose over Brett & Hannah are proud to announce the birth of their son, Cliff Roger Storelee born on May 23, 2017.

Grandparents are Jay & Jody Myers of Rochester and dwight & Luanne storeLee of Lanesboro.

Great-grandparents are norrin and PhyLLis storeLee of Lanesboro and Char Myers of Arizona.

several lives. A Dogs Purpose is a commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man’s best friend. Comet’s Tail How the Dog I Rescued Saved My Life, by Steven Wolf, is the true story of a rescue dog that became a service dog for a man who was injured. If you wish a humorous read, Marley and Me is a good choice.

A library is an important part of the community as well.

Stephanie informed me that a national survey shows that one of the top five things people search for when moving to a new town is if the town supports a public library.

Harvey Benson said, “I’ve liked libraries all my life and now they have computers here and I don’t have to mess with one at home. All my problems

(with the computer) are solved here. I can order any movie I want and pick up any book I want. I don’t know what’s better than that.”

Drucie Milne likes to come to the library because she likes the books, especially mysteries and adventure love stories. She likes to bring her great grandchildren to the library as well.

“Brad” commented, with a twinkle in his eye as he checked out a book, that every time you come into the library, the reception you get from the librarians is wonderful. Kay asked if he’d like a treat for that comment and I told Brad that they have dog treats.

Humor aside, I have to agree.

The librarians here are the best part of the library, as they are always ready to help in any way possible.

Come join us at a benefit for

Allan Hoel

Saturday, August 26 • Rushford American Legion Serving Dinner 5-7pm (Freewill donations)

Live Auction - 7pm

Call Stu Hoel 507-458-6733 or Diane Luhmann 507-864-2565 if you would like to donate an item for the auction.

Allan was diagnosed with stage three throat cancer in January. He had surgery in February, chemotherapy, and radiation. All funds will go towards medical expenses.

Please join us August 26th If you’re unable to attend the benefit but would like to donate, send checks to: Allan Hoel Benefit, Rushford State Bank, P.O. Box 648, Rushford, MN 55971

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would like to thank everyone for all the prayers, thoughts and kind words expressed during this difficult time.

A special thank you to Tyler Marzolf and Aaron Gillespie for helping with the milking. To April Thompson for picking up extra milking shifts. To Jon & Michael Johnson, Cory Mulhurn, Dutch Square, and Boyums for harvesting third crop. Also, to Sharon and Margaret Johnson & Tom & Brady Gartner for mowing lawn, and to everyone who provided food and drinks.

Bruce Jim, Randi & Family Loni Matt Wingert

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thank you to everyone who came out ot the benefit on my behalf. Thank you to all who worked hard and collected donation items. I am overwhelmed by the people and businesses in our community who showed me such gracious and generous support. Every little bit helped and I will never forget the love and support I recieved during a very difficut time in my life.

- Dan MIller The family of Jim Wagner would like to thank all of you who provided love and support during this difficult time of heartbreaking loss.

We are beyond grateful for the outpouring of sympathy in cards, memorials, food, plants, flowers, your visits and hugs. The many stories that you shared will be added to the cherished memories we hold close to our hearts and will help to carry us through this painful journey. We are so very thankful to be blessed with Pastor Kerry’s prayers and guidance during this time and for his celebration of life service that provided us all with comfort and peace. Thank you also to the August serving group for preparing and serving the luncheon. A special thank you to Mayo Hospice for their support and comfort during this time and to Gold Cross Ambulance that gave us all the treasured memory of being together as a family at Wagner Bay. Thank you to the Bell of Honor for the special tribute and to the Lanesboro Firemen, as he considered you all his second family. In lieu of thank yous, we will be making a donation to the MN Chapter Wild Turkey Federation Mentor Turkey Hunt.

God bless you all,

Kim Wagner Kris Bradt, Rob & Jerod Wagner and our families

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Fillmore County Police Reports Ask a Trooper Chatfield Police Department Garrett Alan Barnes, 20, Preston, Minn.; 7/21/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Chanel Ranae DeYoung, 36, Stewartville, Minn.; 7/21/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Miranda Lynn Tarrence, 22, Wykoff, Minn.; 7/20/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Binaya Acharya, 36, Bloomington, Minn.; 7/1/2017, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Andrew Scott Bonelli, 19, Decorah, Iowa; 6/27/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Sarah Anne Boucher, 28, Winona, Minn.; 7/7/2017, Operate Vehicle With Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $120.

Melissa Jo Callstrom, 50, ElkoNew Market, Minn.; 7/7/2017, Speeding (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Timothy Scott Carver Jr., 27, Kasson, Minn.; 6/27/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Anthony James Ferraro, 33, Elgin, Iowa; 7/7/2017, Speeding (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Jeremy Lee Gabby, 36, Rochester, Minn.; 5/24/2017, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Frances Y. Galamue, 55, Brooklyn Park, Minn.; 7/2/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Katherine Galica, 29, Washington, D. C.; 7/1/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Shayla Dawn Garber, 20, Columbus, Minn.; 7/7/2017, Speeding (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Duane Gerald Hinkley, 82, Conroe, Tex.; 7/28/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Jade Haley Kulish, 19, Albert Lea, Minn.; 5/12/2017, No Motor Vehicle Insurance (Owner), Fine $200, Total Fees $320. 5/12/2017, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200.

Jennifer Lee MacIntyre, 31, Rochester, Minn.; 7/22/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Diego Martinez-Rios, 23, Houston, Tex.; 7/20/2017, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Jessua Joseph William Mathieu,

37, Crystal, Minn.; 7/20/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Bee Moua, 47, St. Paul, Minn.; 7/9/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Jak Wilbur Nisbit, 26, Utica, Minn.; 6/29/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Julie Ann Rollie, 56, Wykoff, Minn.; 7/27/2017, Speeding (75/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.

Kayla Jane Runkle, 34, Rochester, Minn.; 7/22/2017, Speeding (75/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.

Steven Robert Speech, 73, St. Paul, Minn.; 7/22/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Michael Antoinne Tiger, 26, Eagan, Minn.; 7/23/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Alex Ann Walker-Kreter, 21, Preston, Minn.; 6/3/2017, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Use or Possession Prohibited, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. 6/3/2017, Possess/Sale Small Amount Marijuana – No Remuneration, Fine $50.

MN State Patrol – Rochester Brandon Russell Bornholdt, 23, Spring Valley, Minn.; 5/16/2017, Expired Registration, Fine $30, Total Fees $150.

Charlene Larae Eide, 63, Lanesboro, Minn.; 7/18/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Nicklaus Steven July, 45, West Concord, Minn.; 7/9/2017, Brake Lights – Minimum of Two, Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Albert Kaduli, 37, Coralville, Iowa; 5/21/2017, Speeding (84/55), Fine $100, Total Fees $290.

Wanda Elaine Knutson, 58, Lime Springs, Iowa; 7/18/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Timothy Joseph Mueller, 64, Decorah, Iowa; 7/19/2017, No Minnesota Registration or Trip Permit, Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

7/19/2017, No Identification for Interstate Carrier, Fine $100.

Karen Marie Ramos, 25, St. Louis, Mo.; 6/29/2017, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Kristopher Grant Sparby, 42, Chatfield, Minn.; 6/30/2017, Speeding (78/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.

Preston Police Department Domanick Mitchell Bushman, 20, Preston, Minn.; 5/20/2017, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $320.

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By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: Can you drive in a bike lane?

For instance, use it for a right turn lane?

Answer: No, motorists are not allowed to Troy H. drive in the Christianson bike lanes.

The solid white lines on any road mean do not cross. There are designated areas where the solid white line is converted to dashed lines and this is where motor vehicles are allowed to enter a bike lane to make a turn.

Before crossing a bicycle lane, make sure it is safe to do so. Yield the right-of-way to approaching bicyclists. When the bicycle lane is clear, signal your intention to turn and then move into the bicycle lane before making the turn.

Bicycles are legal vehicles on Minnesota roads and they share the same rights and responsibilities as other vehicles.

Bicycle lanes are designed to separate bicycle traffic from normal vehicle traffic. It is illegal to drive in these lanes except to park, when permitted, to enter or leave the road, or to prepare for a turn.

Each year in Minnesota, approximately 35 pedestrians and seven bicyclists are killed as a result of collisions with motor vehicles.

• As a group, pedestrians and bicyclists comprise nearly 11% of all traffic fatalities each year — 72% of these fatal crashes occur in urban areas.

• 35% of pedestrians and 27% of bicyclists killed had consumed alcohol.

• 16% of pedestrians killed were not crossing properly.

The above information is using the five-year average from 20112015.

Bicyclists and motorists are equally responsible for bicycle safety. The number-one factor contributing to bicycle-vehicle collisions is failure to yield the right-of-way — by bicyclists and drivers alike.

About one-half of all bicyclevehicle collisions are due to a variety of bicyclist behaviors, such as disregarding a traffic sign or signal. The other half are caused by vehicle driver behaviors, such as inattention and distraction.

Rules of the road and safety tips • Bicyclists may ride on all Minnesota roads, except where restricted.

• Bicyclists should ride on the road, and must ride in the same direction as traffic.

• Motorists must at all times maintain a three-foot clearance

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when passing a bicyclist.

• Bicyclists must obey all traffic control signs and signals, just as motorists.

• Bicyclists must signal their turns and should ride in a predictable manner.

• Bicyclists must use a headlight and rear reflectors when it’s dark. To increase visibility, add a rear flashing light.

• Drivers must drive at safe speeds and be attentive — look for bicyclists, check blind spots.

• Drivers should use caution and look twice for riders when turning.

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• Drivers should use caution when opening door upon parking on side of road.

You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and of course, drive sober. Help us drive Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths.

If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901-5848. Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@ state.mn.u.

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600 Lots of 1/16th & 1/64th scale farm toys consisting of Allis Chalmers, John Deere, International, Oliver, Case IH and Ford. 70% NEW IN THE BOX. Many collector editions, precisions, FFA editions & shelf models.

PEDAL TRACTORS INCLUDING: IH 560, (2) JD Stk #520, New Holland TC 330, 2005 Fleet Farm, 2 Power Tractors. Also selling a large selection of Tonka toys.

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Monday, August 21, 2017

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Melanoma awareness one step at a time

Race attendees gather before the starting line, likely both mentally and physically preparing themselves, prior to the Run from the Sun 5K/10K Run/Walk.

Photo by Miranda Cox

By Miranda Cox The facts: Melanoma, although not as common as others of similar characteristics, is unarguably the most serious as far as categories of skin cancer. Indeed, in 2017, an estimation of nearly 10,000 victims will meet their demise at the cost of the deadly disease in the United States alone. The goal: To educate of this ever-pestilent evil, as well as emphasize means in which to prevent it. The path: To raise awareness through community happenings not unlike that which occurs year after year in rural Mabel, Minn., itself, an

event known as Run from the Sun. This proceeding, annually held the second Saturday in August, recently capped off its third consecutive success on August 12, with a registration of an impressive 146 participants. However, there is a lot more behind the function than one may initially perceive or what first meets the eye.

Not only does Run from the Sun feature a 5K/10K Run/ Walk, but also a pancake breakfast hosted by the Mabel Lions Club, face painting, a courtesy Bloody Mary and Summer

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hand experience in realizing the demand and need for awareness of skin cancer in its entirety while in her line of work. Her husband, Carl, supportive of the idea, sustained contact with Marilyn throughout the course of the first run, knowing of her wishes to use the money raised from Tye’s benefit to begin and preserve the offering of a scholarship in his name. Giving in to the obvious and undeniably reasonable opportunity to combine their efforts, the Run from the Sun/Tye Eiken Scholarship was

born.

With the prevalent disease affecting countless families day after day, along with Marilyn’s unfortunate personal connection to this particular skin cancer, Run from the Sun will continue to destine to accomplish its three primary goals, perhaps best stated by the strong melanoma activist herself as, “to encourage people to CHECK their skin, to advocate individuals to PROTECT their skin, and to EDUCATE as many people as possible, for the love of Tye.”

Shandy bar, door prizes, free skin cancer screenings, and complimentary post-race stretching

by Winneshiek Medical Center.

The money raised is used to provide two $600 scholarships to seniors of the current MabelCanton graduating class. In the near future, organizers of the indisputably widely rewarding occasion hope to expand the scholarship opportunities to neighboring communities as well. In addition, coordinators have also continually bought and donated sunscreen to local schools, programs, and other races. As for the pancake breakfast, all proceeds are donated directly to the Melanoma Research Foundation.

Despite the vast number of activities already behind Run from the Sun, regarding possible prospective changes or progressions, directors plan to maintain the focus to the race and skin screenings. Through this, the hope is to reiterate that the key to prevention is something as simple as annual examination, as well as provide a handful of the vast amount of literature available on the topic for the sole purpose of education and achieving public awareness. The recent inclusion of face painting has aided in increased family participation, and one can expect sustained determination in forthcoming years in attracting more people.

So, as many may be asking, how does such an event exactly come to be, especially when taking into consideration the fulfillment of such prosperity year after year? With the near- Those who chose to partake in the event, in the midst of a bright, est affair even remotely similar crisp morning, begin their predetermined journey toward the occurring in Rochester, Carl and outskirts of Mabel and Hesper.

Photo by Miranda Cox Steph Westby made it their mission to unite smaller communities through such, teaming up 12 and Under Fastpitch with both the Mabel’s ‘50s and ‘60s Days committee, who was tournament winners aiming to add supplementary forms of entertainment to their scheduled weekend, as well as Marilyn Eiken, who lost her husband, Tye, to melanoma.

Steph, employed in the field of Dermatology, developed first-

Val Christensen will be

Please come and help her celebrate on Sat. August 26th from 1-4pm at Christ Lutheran Fellowship Hall in Preston, MN

At the end of the Saturday, August 5 tournament in Spring Valley, Preston proved to be the winners of 12 and Under Fastpitch for the 2017 season. Team members shown are, front: Abigail Parker, Tori Raaen, Aubrey Larson; and back: Garrett Gossman, Gunner Benson, Jake Fishbaugher, Dillon O’Connor, William Parker, Bryce Corson, Dawson Swartzentruber, Ty Sexton, and Logan Stelpflug.

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•Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance, 8-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW, Preston.* •Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance, 10-11am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance, 11:30-12:30, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-2723731.*

•Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library* •AA Closed meeting, 7pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.* •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.*

Send an upcoming event: news@fillmorecountyjournal.com •Canton Historical Society meeting, 5pm, Canton Community Center. Come join us, looking for new members. •Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.* •Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, Mabel Telephone Company, lower level, 214 N Main St., Mabel.*

•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.* •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.* •Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance, 11:30am-12:30pm, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-2723731.* •Blood Drive, 1-7pm, Spring Valley Community Center.

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

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-17-505 Estate of Robert Wallace Whitson, Decedent.

NOTICE AND ORDER OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS It is ordered and notice is hereby given that on the 12th day of September, 2017, at 1:00 o’clock P.M., a hearing will be held in the above-named Court at 101 Fillmore Street, Fillmore County Courthouse, Preston, Minnesota, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the Will of the above-named Decedent, dated September 11, 1995 and for the appointment of Dennis Whitson, whose address is 14855 166th Street, Spring Valley, Minnesota 55975, as personal representative of the estate of the above-named Decedent in unsupervised administration, and that any objections thereto must be filed with the Court. That, if proper, and no objections are filed, a personal representative will be appointed to administer the estate, to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses, and sell real and personal property, and do all necessary acts for the estate.

Notice is further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Clerk of the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: August 11, 2017 /s/Matthew J. Opat Judge Matthew J. Opat Judge of Districe Court Attorney for Petitioner Dan Moulton Moulton Law Office 976 14th Avenue SW Rochester, Minnesota 55902 Attorney License No.: 0136888 moultonlawoffice@gmail.com Phone: (507) 288-6334 Fax: (507) 289-1275 Publish 21,28

ments, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on 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 “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: 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

mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” 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 MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. 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 client’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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County Sheriff’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 Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 12 months after the date of sale.

16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “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.” This statute does not apply.

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. 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

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-17-479 In Re: Estate of Orel Wayne Sinclair, also known as Orel Sinclair, Orel W. Sinclair, Decedent.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated June 6. 2017. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Kathie A. Vongroven, whose address is 1400 Redfield St. #6, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate.

Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personaI representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.

Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent.

Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: July 31, 2017 /s/James D. Attwood Registrar Greg Schieber (MN# 395855) Nethercut Schieber PA 32 Main Avenue North Harmony, MN 55939 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 14,21

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 Notice of mortgage Hanson, husband and wife foreclosure sale 3. Mortgagees: Marine Credit Union THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE Decorah DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL 4. Recording Information: CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED Recorded on July 3rd, 2008 as

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS Document Number 365825, in the Office of ACTION. the Fillmore County Recorder, Minnesota.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: N/A default has occurred in conditions of the INFORMATION REGARDING following described mortgage: MORTGAGED PREMISES DATE OF MORTGAGE: July 15, 2004 6. Tax parcel identification number of the MORTGAGOR: Stephanie S. Bushee, a mortgaged premises: 06.0362.000 single person.

7. Legal description of the mortgaged MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A..

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: premises: PARCEL A: Commencing at the Recorded July 19, 2004 Fillmore County Southeast Corner Lot 2, Block 1, Walker Recorder, Document No. 340757. and Valentine’s Addition to the City of ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Rushford; Thence West along the South Assigned to: Minnesota Housing Finance side of Lot 2, 35 feet to the point of beginAgency. Dated July 15, 2004 Recorded ning of the premises to be described July 19, 2004, as Document No. 340758. herein; thence North parallel with the East TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE side of Lot 2, 56.5 feet; thence West par TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE allel with the North line of Lot 2, 35 feet; IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON thence South 56.5 feet to the South side MORTGAGE: NONE of Lot 2; thence East along the South side LENDER OR BROKER AND of Lot 2, 35 feet to the point of beginning.

MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON PARCEL B: The West 80 feet of Lot 2, MORTGAGE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and the West 80 feet of the South 6.5 feet RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: of Lot 3, Block 1, Walker and Valentine’s U.S. Bank National Association Addition to the City of Rushford, Fillmore MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: County, Minnesota.

600 Section Avenue North, Spring Valley, 8. The physical street address, city, and MN 55975 zip code of the mortgaged premises: 514 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 36.0054.010 High Street North, Rushford, MN 55971 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA Commencing 105 feet North of the 9. The person holding the Mortgage is not Southeast Corner of the Northeast Quarter a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Stat. 58.02, subd. 30.

Quarter of Section 28, Township 103 The name(s) of the residential mortNorth, Range 13 West, thence North 60 gage servicer and the lender or broker, as feet, thence West 16 rods, thence South defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are Marine 60 feet, thence East 16 rods to place of Credit Union. beginning, Fillmore County, Minnesota.

INFORMATION REGARDING COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS FORECLOSURE LOCATED: Fillmore 10.The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF have been satisfied.

MORTGAGE: $95,645.00 11. The original principal amount secured AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO by the Mortgage was $65,800.00 BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, 12. At the date of this notice the amount INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if MORTGAGEE: $76,625.19 any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage,

That prior to the commencement is: $98,520.58 of this mortgage foreclosure proceed13. Pursuant to the power of sale in the ing Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee Mortgage, the Mortgage will be forecomplied with all notice requirements as closed, and the mortgaged premises will required by statute; That no action or be sold by the Sheriff of Fillmore County, proceeding has been instituted at law or Minnesota, at public auction on September otherwise to recover the debt secured by 21st, 2017, 10: 00 a.m., at Fillmore County said mortgage, or any part thereof; Courthouse in the main lobby at 101 PURSUANT to the power of sale Fillmore Street, Preston, MN 55965. contained in said mortgage, the above 13. The time allowed by law for redempdescribed property will be sold by the tion by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal Sheriff of said county as follows: representatives or assigns is 6 months DATE AND TIME OF SALE: September after the date of sale.

14, 2017 at 10:00 AM 14. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County real estate is an owner-occupied, sinCourthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN gle-family dwelling, the notice must also to pay the debt then secured by said specify the date on or before which the Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said mortgagor must vacate the property if the premises, and the costs and disburse-

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°35’14” 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°01’19” West along said Right of Way line, 729.17 feet; thence North 05°41’20” 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°41”20” East along said Right of Way line, 186.61 feet; thence North 00°01’19” West along said Right of Way line, 311.79 feet; thence North 88°52’59” East, 518.30 feet; thence South 00°54”44” East, 497.03 feet; thence South 88°52”59” 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

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT SUMMONS Quiet Title Court File Number: 23-CV-17-492 Lynn Mattson, a single person. Plaintiff, -vs Marine Credit Union, Donald J. Boyum and Janice M. Boyum, husband and wife, Richard W. Lance and Susan J. Lance, husband and wife, John P. Gappa, a single person, Patricia Gappa, marital status unknown, Jeffrey Gappa, marital status unknown, George A. Graham and Judith A. Graham, husband and wife, George Graham, a married person, Noelle Graham, a married person, Robert Holien and Barbara Holien, husband and wife, James S. Schueler and Beth Schueler, husband and wife, Winners Investment Group, a Limited Liability Company, Mary Ann Severson and Thomas O. Severson, as Trustees of the Mary Ann Severson Revocable Trust Agreement dated February 27, 2013, Peterson Evangelical Cemetery, The Southern Minnesota Railroad Company, Lars Guttonnson Nas, a married person, Aadne Christianson Twedt, a married person, John Christianson Twedt, a married person, Ever Thompson, a married person, Edmund Johnson, a married person, N.C. Frederickson and Ada M. Frederickson, husband and wife, Halvor Olson a/k/a Halvor Oleson Haugen, a married person, Truls Gulbrandson, a married person, Ole Larson, a married person, Even A. Hjelle a/k/a Evan A. Hjelle, a married person, Torkal Oleson a/k/a Torkal Olesen, marital status unknown, A.W. Thompson, a single person, Torkel O. Tolrud a/k/a Torkel Olsen, a married person, Hans Olson Moe, a single person, Ole N. Olson, a married person, W.M. Franklin, a married person, J.C. Easton a/k/a Jason C. Easton and Sarah J. Easton, husband and wife, Samuel C. Barton, a married person, L.A. Johnson, marital status unknown, John Paul, a married person, Erick Nelson, a married person, Edward Kittelson, a married person, Asher H. Barton, marital status unknown, Walter O. Thompson and Mabel Thompson, husband and wife, John Smeby, a married person, Ingebor Tolrud, a single person, Carl O. Johnson, marital status unknown, Thompson Johnson, a married person, Egbert Benson, a married person, Guri Johnson, a single person, Ingrid B. Reinarsten and J.P. Reinarsten, wife and husband, Caroline Overom and P.R. Overom, wife and husband, Anna M. Johnson a/k/a Anna M. Thorson and T.O. Thorson, wife and husband, Amalia G. Johnson, a single person, Lewis Johnson, a married person, Peter Johnson, a married person, Oscar Johnson, a single person, Guri Johnson, a single person, Amos Edward Johnson and Mabel Johnson, husband and wife, Angeline Geneva Johnson a/k/a Angeline Geneva Asleson and Oscar Ashleson, wife and husband, Ralph Clifford Johnson, a single person, Avon Richard Johnson, marital status unknown, Ingvald A. Smaby and Florence Smaby, husband and wife, Roy E. Cady and Laurena Cady, husband and wife, Allen E. Thompson and Victoria Thompson, husband and wife, Jack Hamilton and Gladine E. Hamilton, husband and wife, Jean Volkman and Wilbert Volkman, husband and wife, J. Orin Agrimson, marital status unknown, Harold E. Gilbertson, a single person, Byron E. Gilbertson, a single person, Thompson Farms, a partnership, Maynard O. Thompson and Sandra R. Thompson, husband and wife, Walter R. Thompson, marital status unknown, P.I.C. Corporation, Stanley Mann and Bonnie Mann, husband and wife, James W. Atkinson and Nancy A. Atkinson, husband and wife, Norstad Construction, Inc., Stanley Agrimson, marital status unknown, Robert Pitchford and Sandra Pitchford, husband and wife, Phillip Overland, marital status unknown, Howard P. Holkestad, marital status unknown, Lyle G. Keller, marital status unknown, Dale E. Schwanke and Diana L. Schwanke, husband and wife, the State of Minnesota, and also the unknown heirs of the aforesaid persons and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, interest, estate or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendants.

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

The Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. 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: Michael A. Murphy HAMMELL & MURPHY, P.L.L.P. 110 East Main Street, P. O. Box 149 Caledonia, MN 55921-0149 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint you must say so in your Answer.

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

A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint.

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

6.

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

7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in the County of Fillmore, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 SW 1/4) and that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 SW 1/4) of Section 29, and that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4 NW 1/4) of Section 32, all in Township 104 North, Range 8 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest Corner of said SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of said Section 29; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 38 seconds East (assumed bearing) along the South line of said SW 1/4 SW 1/4, 485.23 feet to the point of beginning of the tract of land to be herein described; thence North 45 degrees 15 minutes 57 seconds West, 74.82 feet; thence North 34 degrees 53 minutes 59 seconds West, 300.90 feet; thence North 53 degrees 40 minutes 54 seconds East, 13.77 feet; thence North 43 degrees 24 minutes 11 seconds West, 374.91 feet to the centerline of Minnesota Trunk Highway No. 16; thence Southwesterly 6.83 feet along said centerline and along a nontangential curve, concave to the Northwest, having a radius of 1433.11 feet and delta angle of 00 degrees 16 minutes 23 seconds (chord bears South 59 degrees 12 minutes 49 seconds West and chord length is 6.83 feet) to the West line of said SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of said Section 29; thence North 00 degrees 44 minutes 58 seconds East not tangent to said curve and along said West line, 724.44 feet to the Northwest Corner of said SW 1/4 SW 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 56 minutes 49 seconds East along the North line of said SW 1/4 SW 1/4, 488 feet more or less to the Southeasterly High Bank of the Root River; thence Northeasterly along said High Bank to the East line of said NW 1/4 SW 1/4; thence South 00 degrees 18 minutes 18 seconds West along said East line, 307 feet more or less to said centerline of said Minnesota Trunk Highway No. 52; thence Southwesterly 109.15 feet along said centerline and along a nontangential curve, concave to the Northwest, having a radius of 955.37 feet and delta angle of 06 degrees 32 minutes 45 seconds (chord bears South 41 degrees 41 minutes 24 seconds West and chord length is 109.09 feet) to the centerline of County Road No. 25; thence South 18 degrees 46 minutes 40 seconds East not tangent to said curve and along said County Road centerline, 82.81 feet; thence South 18 degrees 33 minutes 03 seconds West along said centerline, 89.04 feet; thence South 20 degrees 33 minutes 21 seconds West along said centerline, 164.38 feet; thence South 17 degrees 39 minutes 08 seconds West along said centerline, 67.96 feet; thence Southerly 298.03 feet along said centerline and along a tangential curve, concave to the East, having a radius of 1063.62 feet and delta angle of 16 degrees 03 minutes 17 seconds (chord bears South 09 degrees 37 minutes 29 seconds West and chord length is 297.06 feet); thence South 01 degree 55 minutes 38 seconds West tangent to said curve and along said centerline, 235.07 feet; thence Southerly 199.62 feet along said centerline and along a tangential curve, concave to the West, having

a radius of 1322.62 feet and delta angle of 08 degrees 38 minutes 51 seconds (chord bears South 06 degrees 48 minutes 34 seconds West and chord length is 199.43 feet); thence South 11 degrees 08 minutes 00 seconds West tangent to said curve and along said centerline, 172.45 feet; thence Southerly 264.70 feet along said centerline and along a tangential curve, concave to the East, having a radius of 546.42 feet and delta angle of 27 degrees 45 minutes 20 seconds (chord bears South 02 degrees 44 minutes 41 seconds East and chord length is 262.12 feet); thence South 16 degrees 37 minutes 21 seconds East tangent to said curve and along said centerline, 164.33 feet to the North line of said NW 1/4 NW 1/4 of said Section 32; thence South 17 degrees 02 minutes 44 seconds East along said centerline, 230.19 feet; thence South 89 degrees 26 minutes 08 seconds West, 247.50 feet; thence North 81 degrees 20 minutes 50 seconds West, 276.05 feet; thence North 45 degrees 15 minutes 57 seconds West, 257.05 feet to the point of beginning and containing 40.2 acres, more or less. Subject to easement for Minnesota Trunk Highway No. 16 across said parcel. Subject to easement to the State of Minnesota for land South of the Root River and North of Highway No. 16 in the SW 1/4 SW 1/4 and NW 1/4 SW 1/4 of Section 29 dated August 31, 1934. Subject to easement for County Road No. 25 across the Easterly line thereof. Subject to any other easements of record.

TOGETHER WITH: A 33.00 foot-wide easement for access purposes over and across that part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 SW 1/4) of Section 29, and that part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4 SE 1/4) of Section 30, all in Township 104 North, Range 8 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest Corner of said SW 1/4 SW 1/4 of said Section 29; thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 38 seconds East (assumed bearing) along the South line of said SW 1/4 SW 1/4, 485.23 feet; thence North 45 degrees 15 minutes 57 seconds West, 74.82 feet; thence North 34 degrees 53 minutes 59 seconds West, 300.90 feet; thence North 53 degrees 40 minutes 54 seconds East, 13.77 feet; thence North 43 degrees 24 minutes 11 seconds West, 170.03 feet to the point of beginning of said easement centerline; thence South 75 degrees 29 minutes 22 seconds West along said centerline, 111.28 feet; thence North 30 degrees 01 minute 17 seconds West along said centerline, 169.86 feet to the centerline of Minnesota Trunk Highway No. 16 and there terminating. The sidelines of said easement are longer or shorter to meet existing property line on the East and centerline on the North.

EXCEPT: That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 SW 1/4) of Section 29, Township 104 North, Range 8 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest Corner of said SW 1/4 SW 1/4; thence North 00 degrees 44 minutes 58 seconds East (assumed bearing) along the West line of said SW 1/4 SW 1/4, 576.59 feet to the centerline of Minnesota Trunk Highway No. 16; thence Northeasterly 308.88 feet along said centerline and along a nontangential curve, concave to the Northwest, having a radius of 1433.11 feet and delta angle of 12 degrees 20 minutes 57 seconds (chord bears North 53 degrees 10 minutes 32 seconds East and chord length is 308.29 feet); thence North 47 degrees 00 minutes 03 seconds East tangent to said curve and along said centerline, 326.11 feet; thence South 42 degrees 59 minutes 57 seconds East at rightangles to said centerline, 50.00 feet to the Southeasterly Right-of-Way line of said Highway No. 16 and to the point of beginning of the tract of land to be herein described; thence continuing South 42 degrees 59 minutes 57 seconds East, 208.70 feet; thence South 47 degrees 00 minutes 03 seconds West, 313.06 feet; thence North 42 degrees 59 minutes 57 seconds West, 208.70 feet to said R.O.W. line; thence North 47 degrees 00 minutes 03 seconds East along said R.O.W. line, 313.06 feet to the point of beginning and containing 1.50 acres, more or less.

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

NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM No personal claim is made against any of the Defendants the action Printedinwith Soy above ink entitled.

Dated this 10th day of July, 2017.

HAMMELL & MURPHY, P.L.L.P. /S/ Michael A. Murphy Michael A. PRINTED Murphy (#0347449) WITH Attorney for Plaintiff 110 E. Main Street, P.O. Box 149 Caledonia, MN 55921 (507) 725-3361 Printed on recycled Publishpaper 7, 14, 21

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-17-485 In Re: Estate of Roland W. Kohlmeyer, Decedent.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated March 23, 2012. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Lee Himle, 516 Hillcrest Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 and Heidi Kohlmeyer, 5937 Xerxes Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55410, to serve as co-personal representatives of the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate.

Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.

Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent.

Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: August 2, 2017 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar LUHMANN LAW, LLC Dwight D. Luhmann MN# 0300238 PO Box 87 Preston MN 55965 Telephone: 507-216-6622 e-mail: dwight@luhmannlaw.com Publish 14,21

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THANKâ&#x20AC;&#x2C6;YOU ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I WANT TO ESPECIALLY THANK my family for hosting my 90th birthday party for me at my home and all my extended family who came to the party.

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If you are looking for an updated home on one level, look no further. You’ll love the open floor plan, hardwood floors, arched doorways, open & bright kitchen with stainless steel appliances, partially fenced back yard and newly remodeled mud room in the back of the house. Single car garage with attached storage shed. 2 bedrooms 1 full bath and 1 partial bath in the lower level. Great location, great price!!

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606 JAMES ST NE CHATFIELD

144 MAIN STREET PRESTON

$218,000

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

XXXXX DEEP RIVER ROAD LANESBORO

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.

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

27583 DEEP RIVER ROAD

$630,000

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Park-like setting with views! 3 bedrooms, 3 bath ranch home with finished lower level walk out. Great kitchen with open dining and access to a huge deck for relaxing or entertaining. Basement offers finished family room with fireplace, office, hot tub, and plenty of storage. A home office & 4 season room offer places for those quieter moments. Enjoy where you live! $295,000

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Panoramic views! Spacious 3 bedrooms, 3 bath home overlooking the valley. Custom kitchen, granite countertops, gas fireplace, hardwood floors, LL workshop and in-floor heat. Large master bedroom with walk-in closet and full bathroom & whirlpool. Access to the river and trail from this subdivision north of Lanesboro. $297,500

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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

15680 County 9, PRESTON

Enjoy this peaceful acreage! Historic brick home in 4.84 acres with fenced pasture, barn, Quonset, and 2 car garage. On hard surface road. $114,900

PENDING 11425 County 21, CANTON $105,000

City Cash back incentives starting at $5,000 NO builder restrictions, call for details!

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Harmony

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

510 St Anthony Preston – Pending 308 Main St W Preston – Pending

Just Listed

120 Center St E, HARMONY

Located just 1 block from Hwy 52 on Main Street. 2 levels, possible apartment. Small yard. Harmony. $40,000

Simply your lifestyle with this updated 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch home. Fantastic layout, great 4 season room, opens to deck. XL 2 car att. garage. Easy walk to downtown $169,900

Bar & Grill, Canton

Just Listed

This building offers a great location and flexiblity for your type of restaurant, grill, coffee house plus a 1 bedroom apartment.

Furnishings & equipment included.

BUILDING LOTS STARTING AT $10,000

Members of SEMN Association of Realtors, Rochester

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

Acreages

This slice of country is well located & offers a spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bath home with a nice setting. Zoned Ag. Good well and septic. Cheaper than rent - Only $70,000. Bring an offer!

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

90 MAIN STREET FOUNTAIN

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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$114,900

105 ELMWOOD ST. E LANESBORO (SLANT AVENUE)

FORESTVILLE STATE PARK

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15 2ND ST SE CHATFIELD

3 story building with finished basement • 8 rental units for income • All bar equipment will stay • Newer elevator • Newer sprinkler system • Updated and ready for business • Ideal for bar, restaurant, office space, any type of retail • Unlimited possibilities • Was a hotel, medical center and bar

Great opportunity for business or rental • Main floor is currently rented out • Remodeled apartment with wood floors, high ceilings, open floor plan • Large area on 2nd level is open & can be finished into additional rentals

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$280,000

$575,000

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

32795 GALLOP LANE LANESBORO

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11528 US 52, CANTON Ideal location!

Kelsey Bergey

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.

385 HILLSIDE SR. SE CHATFIELD

$40,500

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1029 BUCKNELL COURT SPRING VALLEY • $279,000

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1137 LONE STONE CT SE CHATFIELD

LANESBORO Townhouse • 2 bedroom • Open floor plan • Kitchen w/center island • Dining room • Living room • Sun room • Lower level family 140-acre farm • Approximately 63 acres tillable • Approximately Handy-man special • Large 2-story home • Large lot • Gutted to studs on upper room • d/o • 2 car attached garage • Newer flooring in kitchen 20 acres pasture ground • Building site with outbuildings • Woods and dining level • Do the work and finish your way • 1920 sq.ft. pole shed • Old barn • Ideal spot to build on

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

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626 CLIFF STREET NE CHATFIELD

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$89,900

SPRING VALLEY • $319,900

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Large ranch • 3 bedrooms on main floor • Master bath with walk-in closet • Hickory kitchen cabinets • Open kitchen, dining & living room • Wood floors • Vaulted ceilings • 9’ ceilings • Deck • Patio • Lower Breathtaking views of scenic Lanesboro Dam and bluffs • 3 bedroom • 2 level is ready for you to finish your way - bath, bedroom, family and baths • Formal living room • Dining room • Family room • 3-season porch w/o to patio • Large patio area • Fireplace • Retaining walls • 2 car attached garage • Brick exterior $98,900

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The yard is a park-like setting nestled in the trees. Multi-level home with 3 bedrooms, cathedral ceiling, wrap around deck and patio areas.

Stone terraces surround the home with a variety of perennials. You’ll enjoy watching the large gathering of humming birds at the feeders.

This is a one of a kind property near Good Earth Village. Schedule your appointment to view it now!

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Beautifully updated and remodeled 4 bedroom 2 bath split level home located in quiet cul-desac 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.

Todd Hadoff

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(507) 346-2060 Cell: (507) 951-2071 Toll-Free: (888) 835-8141

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

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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 baths, & office. New garage roof! $132,900

We have buyers!

Brick Building, Harmony

2,900 sq ft. Numerous updates, hadicapped accessible. Small yard in back. Flexible space; could be divided for multiple uses.

Office/Retail Space, Harmony

Main street location with 2 units with one established renter. Ideal office or retail space. Off street parking. $45,000

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EMPLOYMENT Special education paraprofessional needed at Fillmore Central High School. 6.75 hours per student contact day. Interested persons should send completed support staff application to: Micki Breitsprecher, Director of Special Education, Fillmore Central High School, P.O. Box 599, Harmony, MN 55939.

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BRANDING IRON is looking for highly motivated kitchen worker. Part-time or full-time some days, mostly evenings.

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Drivers: OTR/Regional. Paid weekly!

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Liquor Store

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Bed & Breakfast

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Bakery

Longtime Favorite Restaurant

Banking Institution

Onion Rings

Buffalo Wings

Outdoor Dining

Campground

Park

Cheeseburger

Photographer

Cheese Curds

Pie

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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