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Who will be the next Sheriff?

Over the next several weeks leading up to Election Day on November 6, 2018, the Fillmore County Journal will provide candidates in contested races in our coverage area an opportunity to answer questions that we hope will be of value to voters. On today’s front page, we are presenting two candidates running for Fillmore County Sheriff. Both Captain John De George and Sheriff Tom Kaase were presented with the same questions with a 100 word count limit per answer. Readers can also look for these Q & A write-ups on www.fillmorecountyjournal.com, where the conversation will continue. - Jason Sethre, Publisher of Fillmore County Journal

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First, tell us a little about yourself. I’m very fortunate and proud to be a husband of 36 years to Dorle Grindland Kaase, a father to Kaine Kaase and a grandfather to Payton Kaase. I’ve been a continuous resident of Fillmore County for 55 years. I am very proud I have been able to serve in law e n f o r c e m e nt the past 34 years. I am a dedicated public servant, serving as a police officer, school board member, county c o m m i s s i on e r, and currently as your sheriff. I care deeply for our county. Why are you running for the position of Fillmore County Sheriff? I’m seeking re-election as your sheriff because of what we have accomplished in the last 3 ½ years and what we can accomplish in the next term. We’ve

made great strides that I’m proud of for our office. I’ve never been satisfied with the “status quo” and look forward to doing so much more. Tom Being your sheriff has Ka been my career a highlight and I would be honored to continue to lead our office in the positive direction that I have been doing. I believe our county needs a strong sheriff with a proven leadership, proven experience and I’m that sheriff. What experience do you bring to this position? I bring unmatched experience. Thirty-four years of law enforcement experience to include: dispatcher/jailer, deputy, DARE officer, investigator, SWAT

and confident that I would be successful. Not simply ready and confident that I could win an election, but looking knowing John beyondthattheI election was prepared to De good sheriff. Ge beIt’sa important to have a vision of leadership beyond simply winning an election in order to be prepared for the challenges ahead. T he second circu msta nc e that had to exist was the need for a change in the sheriff’s position, and confidence that I could work respectfully and positively to promote that change. What experience do you bring to this position? I have worked for the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office for the last 21 years. I

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First, tell us a little about yourself. I’m a lifelong resident of Fillmore County. I graduated from Rushford-Peterson High School in 1995. I graduated from the Law Enforcement program at Alexandria Technical College in 1997. My wife Jen and I have been together since high school, and we have two children. Our daughter Dana is in seventh grade, our son Grant is in fourth grade. We have lived on my wife’s family farm in Norway Township for the last 15 years and are members of the Highland Prairie Lutheran Church. I have worked for the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office for 21 years in a variety of roles. Why are you running for the position of Fillmore County Sheriff? Two circumstances needed to exist. First, I had to be ready for the opportunity

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School secretaries/administrative assistants of Fillmore County By Julie Little

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of these special people. No question about it — they are memorable as well as indispensable. Brenda Ristau, administrative assistant at Fillmore Central Brenda Ristau Elementary School has been with

the district for a total of 25 years. She studied to become a nurse for a time, then started working in the district as a Special Ed paraprofessional (and still works as a PCA for special needs children on the side). After several years as a para, she worked with hot lunch accounts and then took the position in the elementary school office where she’s been for the past 18 years. Brenda grew up on a

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federal reporting, and so much more? We can thank the staff in every school office in the county. It takes a special person to be able to calm a child, support a teacher, assist a parent, fix a copy machine, organize medications, answer phones, balance books, and make announcements all within a single hour on a normal day… without seeming ruffled. Fillmore County is fortunate to have found many

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year long — “Where else can I have 345 kids and send them all home at the end of the day?!?” Kate Brincks, with Fillmore Central High School in Harmony, has only a couple weeks of tenure in the job so far, but she has a history here and is connected to the school in Kate Brincks many ways. “School is like a big family system,” she says. Kate is a Fillmore Central alum. Mr. Olstad, now principal, was her fifth grade teacher and she’s taking over for Jane Sagen, just retired, who was the school secretary when Kate and her siblings were students. Kate’s brother graduated last year, her sister teaches at the elementary school in Preston, her mother is on the school board and is also senior class advisor. (“That means I’ll have a few concession stands in my future,” says Kate. It’s an extra responsibility she seems to accept with a shrug and a grin.) Kate says that she likes the “longevity of this position. I’m just starting my career and it’s the type of thing you can do for the long term.” Diane Peterson, school secretary for Lanesboro Schools, would agree with that. She has 34 years of tenure and is looking forward to retirement later this year. Diane says, “I count my Diane Peterson blessings every day for this job!” Upon a friend’s recommendation, Diane started as a paraprofessional at the school four hours a day while also working another job. She soon added custodial work at the school and was then fulltime. The school was only half a block from her home and her kids attended there so it worked well for her. In 1995 Diane applied for an opening in the school office and she has been there ever since. Lanesboro has K-12 grades all in the same building so Diane was part of the school throughout the time her children were students and was also there to see her grandchildren through. Her youngest grandchild graduated

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last spring. “Anyone would love this job,” she says. Denise Drew has been a school secretary in Lanesboro for the past 23 years. “It’s been a good gig working with Diane. I was lucky to get in when my kids were younger and I could be Denise Drew right alongside them through school. I am passionate about kids and I can’t WAIT for school to start (each fall),” Denise says enthusiastically. “The kids themselves are the best part of what I do — the hugs, the smiles, the news they bring to school. I understand that it’s a HUGE thing for parents — putting your kids in someone’s hands. I hope they know that I appreciate this job and how much it means that people are kind and generous. We have wonderful kids here!” Lynette Donald and Heather Kleiboer are the district secretaries for Mabel-Canton Schools. Lynette has been part of “the family” there for 21 years and Heather has Lynette Donald been working beside her for 15 years. It used to be that Lynette handled the high school and Heather handled the Heather elementar y Kleiboer school. Now, while they each maintain their own special areas of responsibility they are in the process of cross training, especially important since Lynette is thinking about retiring. In addition to the tasks they share, Lynette does a lot of the bookkeeping, transcripts and reporting. Heather has been the cheerleading coach for 12 years. She is also the yearbook advisor, handles newsletters, community education, orders supplies, and wrestles with the copy machine. In her spare time, Heather is a professional photographer. “Some former students come back here and are teachers and coaches now,” says Heather, “I am so proud of them!” When asked, “What does a district secretary

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do,” Lynette and Heather present multi-page typewritten lists of the roles they play and Heather quips, “What DON’T we do?” Superintendent Gary Kuphal adds, “I am not giving up either one of these two! They are always cheerful and polite and the most common thing I hear them say is, ‘How may I help you?’ They seem to know almost everyone who comes in… students, parents… And they both project a positive image in the community!” Sheri Ramaker is administrative assistant to the principal of Kingsland High School in Spring Valley and has been in that role since 2001. Her children were attendSheri Ramaker ing school in Spring Valley and Sheri was on the school board. When the position opened up in the office it seemed like a good fit. Sheri likes working with kids, doing detail work, and doing computer work, and she likes the staff at the school. The only hitch was that she had to resign her position on the school board to take the job. She did it and never looked back. Sheri says that students come to the office for many reasons, some of which are less desirable than others. She tells them, “You make mistakes

Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips! and you start over. Do your best and that’s all you can do.” Sheri’s daughter has now followed in her footsteps. Jill Ramaker is the administrative assistant to the principal of Kingsland Schools PreK-6. This is her tenth year in the school district and sixth year at her current job. Jill has a degree as a Jill Ramaker medical administrative assistant and she found that her training was a good fit with the school’s needs. She is also at home here. “Kingsland is my alma mater,” she says, and having grown up in Spring Valley, people that Jill has known for a long time have kids in school here. She likes that but adds, “It’s important to work well with both the people you know and the people you don’t know, being welcoming to all.” And it helps to be able to “go with the flow.” You can never be sure what you’ll have to deal with on a day to day basis so it’s good not to be too rigid. K e e l a Hoskins began working for Rushford-Peter- Keela Hoskins

son Schools just last February so this will be her first full year. She knows the school and the community well, however, since she graduated from RushfordPeterson Schools in 2014. Keela is the administrative assistant for the elementary school and she plans to stay. “I grew up here,” says Keela, “my husband and I just bought a house in town and we plan to raise our daughter here.” (Their baby was born this summer.) “I was previously working at a bank,” she informs, “but I have no interest in banking.” This is a better fit. Not only does Keela love working with kids, she also has an interest in sports and is looking forward to doing more coaching. She has been coaching off-season volleyball for the past two years. Keela also likes softball, an interest shared by her officemate, Holly Ekern. Holly Ekern is in her sixth year as administrative assistant. She started her career in the schools in Community Education, where she did rec programs and coached softball. Rushford is Holly Ekern her husband’s home town and she and her husband made their See SECRETARIES Page 11 

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The Fillmore County Journal is publishing a cookbook that will include recipes in each of the following categories: • Appetizers & Beverages • Soups, Salads, & Vegetables • Main Dishes & Casseroles • Meat, Poultry, & Seafood • Breads & Rolls • Pies, Pastries, & Desserts • Bars, Cakes, Cookies, & Candy • Dips, Sauces, & Spreads • Special Diet

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1. Participants may enter one recipe per above category. 2. Entries must be received at the Fillmore County Journal ofﬁce no later than October 18, 2018, by one of these methods: •Submit online at ﬁllmorecountyjournal.com/tasty-temptations/ • Mail original entry form to: Fillmore County Journal P.O. Box 496 Preston, MN, 55965. (Postmarked by October 18) • Bring original entry forms to: Fillmore County Journal 136 St. Anthony St., Preston 3. Businesses excluded from contest, residential only. Sethre Media Group, Inc. employees are excluded from drawing.

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C ommentary What Liberals really stand for To the Editor, In these days of fractured and polarized political opinions, it’s easy to forget the facts behind many of the most popular rights of life today in America. Rights that we too often take for granted. Let’s not forget that Liberals: got women the right to vote, created social security and medicare and lifted millions of elderly people out of poverty, passed the clean air and water acts, and under Clinton created a federal

budget surplus. Let’s not forget that Conservatives voted against these advances. Let’s not forget that the much-lauded tax cut under the current administration will result in a much bigger deficit for our grandchildren to deal with. If you want to give these rights of life a chance to continue in America, including here in Fillmore County, you really must vote DFL on November 6. Jon Dahl Spring Valley, Minn.

Fillmore Central Schools – mini grant program A “mini grant” program has been continued for the 21st straight year by F & M Community Bank in Preston, First State Bank of Fountain and First Southeast Bank in Harmony for the Fillmore Central School District. Grants of up to $500 each have been made available to classroom teachers for the 2018/2019 school year so they can implement a variety of innovative ideas and projects where funding is not always readily available. The goals of this program include funding projects where other means are not available and making it as easy and simple as possible. Since it began for the 1996/1997 school year, the banks have pledged and paid over $214,900 in the form of “mini grants.” When the program began, the banks pledged $7,650 toward the program. As interest increased in obtaining funds, the banks made additional monies available so that $10,500 is now available through the “mini grant” program. Editorial Cartoon

This year the faculty submitted 35 grant requests. Some examples of the requests approved by the committee are: • Educational field trips. • Reading level books, novels, science, social studies and Spanish books. • Mathematical, writing, science, social studies, art, reading and Spanish materials. • Annual subscription for IXL programs for various grades and classes. • Materials for the GATE program. • Materials for Vocabulary and Spelling City. • Materials for Falcon Fun Day and “I Love to Read” program. • Copies of Science Studies Weekly. There have been many other classes, equipment, travel expenses, etc. funded by the “mini grant” program over the past 21 years. Hopefully it has helped the Fillmore Central School faculty as they provide the very best learning opportunities and experiences for our children!

Searching for order in a chaotic world By Yvonne Nyenhuis Recently I received a book in the mail from a reader who was profoundly affected by the contents and thought I might find it of interest. I found myself reading The KillYvonne ing of Uncle Nyenhuis Sam by Rodney Howard Browne and Paul L. Williams. It is a scholarly work, thoughtful, provocative, heavily documented and an honest effort to assess where we are and what the future holds for this country. Presently we are being assaulted by a barrage of information. Finding the truth presents a challenge. This is further complicated by the fact that we all perceive the truth differently according to our own personal experience. Presented with the same information we will reach different conclusions. We may go to the Bible or to the Constitution for moral authority but what we read will be shaped by thoughts and feelings previously acquired. In any religious or political group there are those who are “fundamentalists” and those who have a more relaxed point of view. Further confusion arises with words such as “globalist, diversification, secularism, socialism, capitalism etc.” I see globalism as countries coming together to solve world problems. The authors of this book see “globalism” as a threat, a contrived strategy that undermines national interests and keeps us at war. I see diversification as a means to

enrich our culture. They refer to it as “mongolization.” They see it as a breakdown of American values. They see secularism as “abandoning the Judeo Christian biblical foundation of the United States Constitution.” While the Constitution protects freedom of religion, Thomas Jefferson further clarified this idea by defining that there should be a “separation between church and state.” One thing remains a puzzle for me. Conservatives ardently embrace Christianity. The message we are given by Christ in the New Testament is “the rich should take care of the poor, feed the hungry, and cure the sick.” If Jesus walked among us today he would be called a socialist! The writers conclude they would like to see a new generation educated for “higher office” at Christian schools, that “righteousness” can prevail and that “Uncle Sam can be restored to health but only by one person. His name is Jesus.” I’m not sure if the authors of this book mean to exclude people who are Muslims, Hindus, and Buddhists. The message of “love thy neighbor” exists in other religions besides Judaism and Christianity. In reading this book we can share the authors concern for

the growing divide between rich and poor. Many Americans are living with anxiety and fear. They see security, justice and opportunity slipping away as wealth and power remain in the hands of a few financiers and industrialists who are motivated by greed. Money tends to corrupt those who are in power. Instead of a government “of the people,” our government is controlled by a few who use money to buy influence with legislators. They own TV networks, news publications, control curriculum in schools and universities and establish “think tanks.” Faith alone will not change what is happening. Faith must be accompanied by reason and the will to act. While I appreciate the experience that our older politicians bring to our government, I am looking for new leadership. Young men and women who have grown up with technology. There is a tendency to think of national security in terms of military might and strategies that served in the past. If we hope to meet the challenges of the future we need leaders with a knowledge of science and that understand the threat posed by cyber technology. We need to put less money into making bombs and more into education, healthcare and infrastructure.

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Monday, September 17 • Rushford-Peterson School Board, Forum Room, 5:30 p.m. • Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Kingsland School Board, Choir Room, 6:30 p.m. • Chatfield School Board, High School Media Center, 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 18 • Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 6 p.m. • Rushford Village City Council, Village Hall, 7 p.m. Thursday, September 20 • Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m. • Fillmore County Planning & Zoning Commission, Courthouse, 7 p.m. • Lanesboro School Board, Elementary Library, 7 p.m. Monday, September 24 • 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. Schedule subject to change.

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started as a Deputy in 1997. In 2000 I was promoted to investigator and assigned to the Narcotics and Gang Task Force where I worked undercover for five years. In 2005 I was promoted to patrol sergeant where I supervised our Patrol Division for three years until 2008 when I was promoted to captain, the position that I currently hold with the Sheriff’s Office. As captain I have been third in command of our office and the lead investigator for over 10 years. In the future, what do you feel will be the biggest challenges facing Fillmore County with respect to law enforcement? Drug use will continue to be one of our major challenges. Drugs are a factor in much of the crime in Fillmore County as in most communities in our country. We need to do more on the front end of the problem by educating the public through crime prevention programs. Technology will also be a challenge in law enforcement as we move into the future. Technology plays a role in every aspect of law enforcement. It’s crucial that our leadership understands technology and how we can implement it at a minimal cost, yet still be effective and efficient. How can you help the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department improve if you are elected to this position? I will efficiently and conservatively manage our limited budget, and work responsibly within the budget to ensure that those resources are used in a way that makes sense for Fillmore County. I will work to establish a better and more open connection with the public to take ownership in the issues that our community faces. This will enable us to better identify the issues facing our communities, and proactively offer solutions to deal with those issues. I will implement a crime prevention program headed by our Investigations Division at no additional cost to the public. What is your philosophy on transparency, proactivity, and accessibility in your communications with local media for the sake of relaying information to the public? Law enforcement and the local media should operate in a partnership based on trust and cooperation. The local media is the resource that our citizens look to for answers when an important issue is in front of the county board, or a major incident occurs within the county.

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It’s the sheriff’s responsibility to ensure that trusting relationship is fostered through accessibility and honesty. Even when the sheriff is prohibited from releasing details of an incident due to an active investigation or other legal issues, an explanation of the reasoning for that is an important part of maintaining the public trust. How will you maintain good communications and relations with the County Commissioners? Very simply through trust, honesty, and cooperation. I have developed trust and a good working relationship with all five of our county commissioners throughout our careers with Fillmore County. This is the first step in establishing and maintaining those relationships. I will work with the County Board by being honest and transparent and keeping them informed during the decision making process. No one likes being surprised, especially when dealing with major budget issues affecting the taxpayers. We are all elected officials and we need to work together to maintain the public trust. Who was the best boss you ever worked for and why? Retired Sheriff Daryl Jensen. I learned a great deal from Daryl, and we have stayed in touch since he retired four years ago. Daryl was our captain when I was hired. His gift for communication allowed him to build trust with people in a way that still benefits the sheriff’s office to this day. Daryl has encouraged me to run for sheriff for many years and has been very supportive throughout this campaign. Although we are different people and I will take my own path, Daryl set a wonderful example of what a sheriff should be to their community. What makes a great leader? Simply put, I believe that it starts with good character, and the confidence to know that it’s ok to be wrong. It’s crucial to listen to the people around you who will disagree with you when necessary, and support you when you do the right thing. A good leader recognizes that cooperation and honesty are paramount to building and maintaining trust with the people in their lives. Disagreement and debate are a healthy part of good decision making. A good leader never leaves the room and has people wondering what they’re really up to.

leader, sergeant (Fillmore County), patrolman, Community Policing officer, Undercover Narcotics Investigator/Drug & Gang Task Force member, sergeant and lieutenant shift commander (Rochester Police). I served on the Kingsland School Board for nine years. I’ve served as Fillmore County Commissioner for six years. I received the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Supervisory Certification. I am a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Quantico, Va. Lastly and most importantly, I have worked hard as your sheriff for the past threeyears and eight months! In the future, what do you feel will be the biggest challenges facing Fillmore County with respect to law enforcement? Our jail status. Technology costs. Retention and recruitment of qualified employees. With the age of our jail and the scrutiny of the Minnesota Department of Corrections, major decisions will have to be made in the near future. Do we build/renovate or are we told to close it down, resulting in prisoners housed elsewhere? Unfortunately, if only the financial impact is looked at, I believe the decision will lean towards closure. I will continue to look for grant funding to help offset costs of new technology. With interest in law enforcement declining, we need to hire the right employees. How can you help the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department improve if you are elected to this position? I believe I can help the Fillmore County Sheriff ’s Office continue to improve in a number of ways. From day one of my term I have continually looked at what and how we can do better, for the betterment of the citizens of our county. Recognizing that this cannot be done only by me, I have turned to my staff and given this as an expectation. I have also turned to non-law enforcement entities for partnerships in delivery of services. Through these partnerships, there can be so much more to offer and achieve than by going it alone. What is your philosophy on transparency, proactivity, and accessibility in your communications with local media for the sake of relaying information to the public? I have always worked hard on having good working relationships with our media. I’ve been transparent with information given, but unfortunately the sensitivity of the case or status of the inves-

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tigation does not allow everything to be given out that the media may wish for. With this information, I’m also sensitive to the emotional aspects of the family or victims of who’s involved. I’ve been very proactive on getting information and story ideas out to our media. With accessibility, not only do the media have my email, an open-door policy, but they’ve had my personal cell number from day one! How will you maintain good communications and relations with the County Commissioners? I believe the answer to this question comes from communications, with understanding of each other’s roles. I personally served as a commissioner for sixy ears with three members of the board and nine years as a school board member with another. Personal and professional friendships have been made, which can add to the understanding of how everyone works. When I bring an item to the board for consideration and approval, it’s for the reason that I believe is in the best interest of our office’s service to the citizens of Fillmore County. Like in anything, I strive to do better. Who was the best boss you ever worked for and why? The late Vern Dahl, who along with his wife Shirley, who owned Dahl’s IGA in Preston. Vern hired me at 14 years old as a carryout boy. Through the 11 years I worked for him, he mentored, trained and instilled in me a strong work ethic. He helped me develop a business sense that allowed me greater opportunities and responsibilities in the operation of the store (and our sheriff ’s office). In the last few years of my employment there, I was entrusted with the responsibility of store manager. Vern was a “stickler” for “customer service,” a value I hold today. What makes a great leader? Leadership, described by John C. Maxwell, is “a leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” I’ve had the honor and privilege of working for a number of great leaders: sheriffs, police chiefs, and businessmen. Although each had uniqueness in their own way, they all had many commonalities. The similarities I’ve observed have been a passion for their vocation; their passion for those they serve; their passion for those they serve with and the desire for the staff to be part of the successes; and most of all, their passion to do the right thing.

sSenior Strength & Balance Class, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* sSenior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info, (507) 288-6944.* s2USHFORD 3ENIOR $INING 10:30am12pm, 113 E Jessie St., Rushford. sSenior Strength & Balance Class, 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* s,ET S 4ALK !BOUT 2ACE 6-7pm, community discussion, Spring Valley Public Library. s-ABEL !! MEETING, 7:30pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, use side door on Newburg.*

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s3ENIOR %XERCISE #LASS 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/fire Hall. For info, call (507) 288-6944.* s0UBLIC "LOOD 0RESSURE Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Preston.* s!! #ROSSROADS *OURNEY 'ROUP meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*

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Monday, September 10, 2018

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Peterson Council meets prospective school buyer By Kirsten Zoellner Near the conclusion of the Wednesday, September 12 meeting, the Peterson Council had the opportunity to meet Roger Anderson, representing the Anderson Maplewood Group. The group is in the final stages of a sale with Rushford-Peterson School District to purchase the former R-P Middle School in Peterson. “The idea is to go ahead and reinvent the school; to make it a school for aviation,” noted Anderson. Plans include two programs, one for Airframe and Powerplant training for aviation mechanics and one for those seeking to earn their commercial or private pilot’s license. “We’ll probably start out with 50 students, but we hope to expand to 150-200,” he added. The building will stay largely as it is, with aviation students utilizing the classrooms, gymnasium, and kitchen. Anderson indicated the city and citizens may be able to reach agreements for the usage of facilities, but that it would be on a case by case basis. The timeline for the school, should the sale proceed as scheduled, is rapid. Anderson anticipates doing some building upgrades, but having teachers and staff in place in one to two months. Councilor Loren Rue questioned whether a large scale detailed plan would be brought to the city, questioning the property tax generation from the endeavor. Previously, the R-P School District paid no property taxes to the city, but this, as a private school, will. Just how it will be taxed, based on property and zoning

remains to be determined. It was also noted that housing for students will be an issue. Anderson indicated he had some thoughts on the matter, but that he was not ready to bring them forward to the cities of Peterson and Rushford at this time. In other news, Peterson is on the cusp of taking legal action to address property-non compliance. A number of properties were cited for issues earlier this year, including general maintenance and inoperable/unlicensed vehicles. A number of letters were sent from the city and eventually, after non-response from the majority of properties, the city was forced to involve the city attorney, Greg Schrieber. Now, a final letter will be sent to properties and a deadline of 10 days given to remove inoperable/unlicensed vehicles. If the property owners do not comply, the city will tow the vehicles. The owner will need to pay all related fees to reclaim the vehicle. In order to properly confirm vehicle status, City Clerk Chris Grindland says the city will work with Fillmore County deputies. City staff had considered ticketing vehicles, but opted to utilize civil law rather than criminal. Grindland noted his concerns to the council after having spoken to other municipalities and Fillmore County. “If we do this, we are entering people’s property and taking their possessions from them,” he said offering possible homeowner perspective against the city perspective of obeying ordinances. “The worst thing about this is we’re getting forced to do this,”

added Mayor Tim Hallum, who has expressed frustration with repeated non-compliance with ordinances and lack of response by most parties to cooperate with the city. “We have to move forward. We’ve been talking about it for the past year. We’re not the bad people on this. We’re getting this dealt to us. It’s not ‘Do we want to do this?’ It’s, ‘We have to do this.’” Councilor Loren Rue questioned where the city stood on other property non-compliance issues, beyond vehicles. Grindland suggested the city wait and see the reaction of property owners after vehicles are towed, suggesting it may prompt them to realize the city will act. “Maybe we’ll get more compliance on ordinances,” he added. “It’s simple: if it’s in the code, there’s no question if it’s enforceable.” After several years of frustration with unpaid utility bills, the City of Peterson is also getting closer to the possibility for implementation of utility disconnects. A draft policy is in the works and under review from legal counsel. While the city is able to recoup these costs through property taxes, the effect on the city’s budget until repayment is impactful in a city of Peterson’s size. The goal of the disconnect policy is to curb those problems before the numbers climb. The council is expected to make final reviews and approve the policy in December, with the ordinance becoming effective in January. The city has received a quote from MiEnergy for updated utility meters that can be read elec-

tronically. One hundred ninety-eight new meters are needed at a cost of over $28,000. An estimated 90% of these meters can be replaced by Public Works Director Rick Lee and worker Pete Erickson. However, the remaining 10% will require professional assistance to hook up, either needing relocation to outside of property dwellings or for other reasons. The exact cost of bringing in an outside vendor to do the estimated 10% of those installations is unknown. The city will determine an exact number of these and seek quotes on those specifically. It was questioned whether the $120 cost of each meter could be assessed to property owners over a number of years. While that may be a possibility, it was suggested property owners may want to pay the one-time fee and be done with it. It was also suggested that property owners

pay an extra $10 a month meter charge on their utility bill for the period of one year, at no added interest. While the city will save costs reading the meters electronically, property owners will see a per meter cost for the reading of meters, which is charged by MiEnergy. Lastly, the council has approved the preliminary levy for 2019 at an 8% increase, which would equate to just over $91,000. Last year, the council ended the year approving a 3% increase which brought the amount to $84,721. The 8% figure can be reduced before final levy approval this December, but it cannot be raised beyond that. The increase in funds will go into funds for ongoing road maintenance. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Wednesday, October 10, at 6 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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CUP requests sent to County Board By Karen Reisner At the September 6 Planning Commission meeting public hearings were held on two separate Conditional Use Permit applications, one for a commercial campground and the other for a sand pit. Craig and Julene Stortz, Section 15, Canton Township want to establish a campground on their property. Craig referred to it as a private campground, where he will provide two to four fully furnished campers for rent. The fact that he is renting them makes it a commercial campground. This arrangement would allow people to camp without owning a camper. He said people wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be bringing in their own campers. He wants the campers to be several hundred feet apart to allow for a more private camping experience, which is not usual in most campgrounds. Gary Ruskell asked if the site was in a flood plain. Stortz said it is not. The DNR has no problem

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Virgil was born September 28, 1923, in rural Cresco, Iowa, to Roy and Jennie (Davis) Dempewolf. He attended Cresco High School and later served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, stationed at Subic Bay in the Philippines. After serving in the war, Virgil returned to farming near Cresco. Virgil met his wife Marie at the Terp Ballroom in Austin, Minn. They married on June 6, 1959, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Myrtle, Minn. They farmed near Cresco and in 1964, bought a farm and raised their family near Spring Valley. Virgil had a passion for farming; it was his lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s work. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed long road trips, traveling to many parts of the country. He also loved entertaining grandchildren with hayrides and farm life. Virgil was a long-time member of Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley. He was a wonderful father and grandfather. He was kind and always had a smile on his face. He lived a life of gratitude every single day. He is survived by four daughters, Dawn May (Matthew Murtha) of Hampton, N.H., Denise Dempewolf of Rochester, Minn., Donna Dempewolf of Spring Valley, Minn., Darcy Buschmann (Doug) of Grand Meadow, Minn., and son, Royal (Lynne) Dempewolf of rural Spring Valley, Minn.; eight grandchildren: Stephanie (Eyal Ezra), Elizabeth, Grant, Reid, Crystal, Mitchel, Tyler and Tanner; two great-grandchildren, Amy and Levi; and brother Morris (Judith) Dempewolf of Spring Valley, Minn. He was preceded in death by his wife Marie, grandson Samuel May, his parents, Roy and Jennie Dempewolf; and sisters Evelyn Dempewolf and Irene Krueger. Memorials are preferred to the Etna Cemetery, Faith United Methodist Church, or the Spring Valley American Legion. The family would like to express their gratitude to Heartland Hospice and to the many staff at Spring Valley Living who cared for Virgil.

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2018, at St Johns Lutheran Church in Wykoff, with Pastor Michael Harman officiating. Burial took Brandon Arndt place in the Brandon Matthew Arndt, 38, church cemof Rochester, etery. Visidied Septation was tember 10, held 5-8 2018. p.m. Friday, Bra ndon S e pt e mb e r was born 14, 2018, at February Everett the Hindt22, 1980, Eickhoff H u d e k in FrederFuneral Home in Wykoff and ic, Wis., to Brandon Arndt continue for one hour prior to Dean Richard and Norma Jean the service on Saturday. (Larsen) Arndt. Everett Eickhoff, age 94, of Brandon was raised in Wykoff, died Sunday, SeptemChatfield. He worked as a ber 9, 2018, at the Chosen Valcaretaker with Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Trailer ley Care Center in Chatfield Park in Rochester. He enjoyed where he had resided for threegardening, bicycling, playing and-a-half years. games, and watching movies. He was born February 17, He loved spending time with 1924, in Fountain Twp., Fillhis family. more County, Minn., to Wil He will be remembered for liam and Sophia (Bicknese) helping troubled kids get on Eickhoff. Everett attended the straight and narrow. country schools through the Brandon is lovingly rememseventh grade, St Johns Parobered by his mother Norma chial School for the eighth Hanson, of Rochester, and sisgrade, and graduated from ter Christine Arndt of Pacific Wykoff High School in 1941. City, Oreg. He is preceded In 1946 he joined the United in death by his stepdad and States Navy, spending one year grandparents. in Adak, Alaska. He was dis A Celebration of Life Gathcharged in 1947. On May 2, ering was held 5-7 p.m., Friday, 1948, he was united in marriage September 14, 2018, at Riley to Beatrice Grabau at St Johns Funeral Home in Chatfield. Lutheran Church in Wykoff In lieu of flowers, the family and they were blessed with prefers memorial contributions. 70 years together. He enjoyed Riley Funeral Home in spending time and being Chatfield is assisting the family involved with his children, all with arrangements. To share a of which live within eight miles memory with the family please of the family farm. Everett visit www.rileyfuneralhomes. farmed all his life and enjoyed com. traveling with his family and in later years with his wife. He Virgil Dempewolf especially enjoyed traveling to Virgil Ray Dempewolf, age Alaska, Europe and China. He 94, of Spring Valley, Minn., enjoyed his flowers, maintaindied Seping his farm and home, visiting tember 10, with anyone, helping others 2018, at the and spending time with his Spring Valgrandchildren and great-grandley Care children. Center. He is survived by his wife Funeral Beatrice of Wykoff, children: service was Philip (Karen) Eickhoff of held at 11 Virgil Fountain, Cynthia (Craig) a.m. on Fri- Dempewolf Schultz of Wykoff, Kevin day, Septem(Barb) Eickhoff of Fountain, ber 14, 2018, at Faith United Robert (Connie) Eickhoff of Methodist Church in Spring Fountain, and Leroy (Pam) Valley, with Pastor Deanna Eickhoff of Wykoff, nine Woodward officiating. Burial grandchildren, 18 great-grandtook place in the Etna Cemchildren, a sister-in-law, Almeetery. da Eickhoff and a brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;in Friends called at the Hindt law, Everett Grabau, both of Everett Eickhoff Funeral Home in Spring Valley from 4:30-7 p.m. on Thurs- Funeral services for Everett Spring Valley, and many nieces day, September 13 and at the Arthur Eickhoff was held at 2 and nephews. He was preceded church an hour before the ser- p.m. Saturday, September 15, in death by his parents, four brothers: Elmer, Edwin, Emil vice on Friday. and Emery Eickhoff, and two sisters, Linda Vehrenkamp and Lucille Schultz. Everettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family would like to thank the staff of Chosen ValChrist Lutheran Church..........â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś..........Sundays - 9 : 00am ley Care Center for all the care 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 and support given him and Greenf ield Lutheran Church..â&#x20AC;Ś..........â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś.......Sundays - 9 : 00am their family. 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Memorials are preferred to Our Saviorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church...........Sat. - 5 :30pm & Sun. - 9: 00am St Johns Lutheran Church in 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Wykoff or The Lutheran Hour. St. Columban Church.â&#x20AC;Ś..â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś.......â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś..Sundays - 10 : 00am Condolences may be left at 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com. St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church...â&#x20AC;Ś...................................Sundays - 8:00am

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away peacefully at home, with her children by her side, on Wednesday morning August 15, 2018, at the age of 85. Beverly was born on September 2, 1932, to Edward and Christine (Luck a son) Beverly Ann Redalen in Hamblin L a ne sb oro, Minn. where she was raised and participated in many school and church events, including marching band, choir and plays. She graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1950 and attended Winona State University, where she received her Bachelors of Science Degree. On June 13, 1953, Beverly married F. James Hamblin at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro. They then lived in Richfield until moving back to his hometown of Northfield in 1968, when Jim accepted a position as an elementary school principal. Jim passed away unexpectedly December 31, 1984. Beverly continued her education and obtained her Advanced Degree in Special Education. Beverly taught at Washington Elementary and Sibley Elementary, where she loved working with â&#x20AC;&#x153;her kidsâ&#x20AC;? with special learning needs for over 30 years. She retired in 1999, but continued as a volunteer Assessment Specialist for Sibley School and St. Dominicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School for a number of years. Beverly was an active member at St Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church, the P.E.O. Chapter G and her much loved bridge clubs. She enjoyed entertaining, walking, birds, music, traveling, reading, and was an avid Vikings fan. Her special joy was spending time surrounded by her family. She was a kind, generous, loving and amazing mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Survivors include her son Scott and daughter-in-law Christine Hamblin, of Northfield; her daughter Jill St. Croix and son-in-law Ron Stenzel, of Glendale, Ariz.; four grandchildren: Larisa Jenrich (Mike Hohrman) of Nerstrand, Krisha (Brandon) Sullivan of Eden Prairie, Shanna (Brian) Rapp of Cannon Falls, and James (Kaylee) Hamblin of Northfield. She was also blessed with eight great-grandchildren: Madison, Ty, Bode, Axel, Abel, Ansel, Stella and Soren. Her surviving siblings are Elaine (Steve) Olson of Kalispell, Mont., Edward (Joan) Redalen of Des Moines, Iowa, Diane (Alex) Geha of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., and Richard (Sandi) Redalen, of Goodyear, Ariz. She also had many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many, many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her sister Jacqueline Friese. Beverly Ann Hamblin It is with great sadness we Celebration of her amazing announce the passing of Bev- life will be held September 29 erly Ann Hamblin. She passed at 11 a.m. at St Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Luther-

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an Church in Northfield, with remembrance time following. Interment will be in Oaklawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Northfield Hospital Auxiliary Book Fair northfieldhospital.org/hospitalauxiliary, or to the preservation of the Northfield Depot northfielddepot.org, or your local P.E.O. Chapter. Arrangements are with Benson & Langehough Funeral Home: www.northfieldfuneral. com. Darrell W. Hughes Darrell W. Hughes, 74, of Houston, Minn., died on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Valley View Healthcare and Rehab in Houston. Darrell was born on June 7, 1944, in Winona, Minn., to Robert and Thelma (Overland) Hughes. He was raised in Wiscoy Valley in Winona County and was a 1962 graduate of Houston High School. Darrell served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1968, during the Vietnam War. Darrell worked at his fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shell Station in Houston until 1980. He then worked as a surveyor until his retirement. Darrell was a member of the Houston Fire Department. He loved fishing and his Ford cars. Darrell is survived by two children, Bryan Hughes of New Hope, Minn., and Stephanie (Rob) Barnhill of Port Washington, Wis.; two grandchildren, TY and Caden Barnhill; siblings Dan (Rose) Hughes of Rochester, Minn., DeeAnn Pettyjohn of Owatonna, Minn., and Doug Hughes of Rushford, Minn.; a special friend, Wendy; and by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service for Darrell was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2018, at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford. Burial took place in the Money Creek Cemetery in Money Creek, Minn. Visitation was from 5-8 p.m. on Friday at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Houston. The family prefers memorials to be directed to the Houston Cancer Fund. See OBITUARIES Page 10 î&#x192;¤

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ciating. Visitation was at St. Mary’s Continued from Page 9 Catholic Church on Monday, Patrick Lawler September 10 from 5-7 p.m. Patrick Claude Lawler, 85, and continued one hour prior passed away on September 5, to the service at church. 2018, in The graveside service folRochester. lowed the Mass at Calvary Patrick Cemetery in Chatfield. was born In lieu of flowers, the family July 11, 1933, prefers memorial contributions in Chatfield to The Alzheimer’s Disease to Lawrence Research Center at Mayo Clinand Hazel ic or a charity of your choice. (Mahan) Riley Funeral Home in Lawler. He Patrick Lawler Chatfield is assisting the family graduated from Chatfield High with arrangements. To share a School in 1952. On September memory with the family please 26, 1964, he married Janet de visit www.rileyfuneralhomes. los Santos. com. He worked as a police officer for 41 years in Chatfield. He Curtis Wennes enjoyed spending time with Curtis Ellsworth Wennes, 92, family. He also enjoyed travel- of Hesper, Iowa, died peacefuling and fixing things around ly on Monthe house. day, Sep Patrick is lovingly remem- tember 10, bered by his wife of 54 years, 2018, at the Jane; children: Joseph Lawler, Winneshiek Karla Lawler, Nena (Tim) Healy, M e d i c a l Lynda (Jeff ) Lawler-Schultz, Center in Lynn (Eric) Ottman. He is also Decorah. survived by grandchildren Tif- C u r t i s Curtis Wennes fany, Cody, Patrick, Nick, Sean, was born Bailey, Kensey, Austin, Tegan, on June 28, 1926, in Spring and Ryan; and great-grandsons Grove, Minn., to Edgar and Tequan and Zander. Cora (Brunsvold) Wennes. He He is preceded in death by attended school in Hesper, Iowa, his parents. and Mabel, Minn., graduating A Mass of Christian Burial from the Mabel High School in was held 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sep- 1944. tember 11, 2018, at St. Mary’s On September 28, 1947, CurCatholic Church in Chatfield, tis married Sylvia Wirth at the with Fr. Edward McGrath offi- Big Canoe Lutheran Church in

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Highlandville, Iowa. Following their marriage, they lived in the Hesper/Mabel area and wintered in the Mesa/Gilbert, Arizona area. In 1951 Curtis started Wennes Truck Line with two straight trucks and four trailers. In 1958 he purchased property on Highway 44 in Mabel which became the North Star (gas station) and Country Side Inn (restaurant). Curtis enjoyed watching and going to NASCAR races around the United States. He later raised Welsch ponies and enjoyed having them in parades in the tri-state area in the summer/fall and in Arizona in the winter. Curtis is survived by his wife of 70 years, Sylvia; daughter Connie (Jag) Amdahl of Fountain Hills, Ariz.; sons Randy (Julie) Wennes of Cresco, Iowa, and Tony Wennes (Charlene Selbee) of Hesper, Iowa; grandchildren: Tracy Kruse, Tim Wennes, Anita Elco, Terri Huish, Sarah Wennes, Kristen Wennes, Josh Wennes, and Taylor Blaess; 10 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by a son, Gary Wennes; and a grandson, Curt Wennes. Funeral service was held 1 p.m., Saturday, September 15, 2018, at the Hesper Lutheran Church in Hesper, Iowa, with Rev. Matt Larson officiating. Burial took place in the church

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The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. cemetery. Visitation was 4-7 p.m. Friday, September 14 at the Hesper Lutheran Church and on Saturday one hour prior to the service. Memorials are preferred to the Hesper Lutheran Church. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel assisted with arrangements. Doris Daskam Doris Daskam, age 97, of H a r mo ny, Minn., passed away Tu e s d a y, September 4, 2018, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmo- Doris Daskam ny. Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Friday, September 7, 2018, at the United Methodist Church in Harmony, followed by burial in State Line Methodist Cemetery, rural Harmony. Friends called from 1 p.m. until time of services at the church. Doris was born December 24, 1920, in rural Bluffton, Iowa, to John and Ruth (Sjobakken) Greenslade. She married Gerald Daskam on June 1, 1941, on her parents’ farm near Cresco, Iowa. She and Gerald farmed all of their married life together. Doris loved working beside her husband, driving hayfork and raking hay; she had a flair for raising chickens and together they grew apple trees from

which she made apple pies and sauce. They enjoyed square dancing and playing cards. Doris was a long-time member of the State Line Methodist Church; when it closed she joined the United Methodist Church in Harmony. Doris always found time to create crocheted dolls and afghans; each grandchild has received an afghan she made. Recently she enjoyed her six years at Heritage Grove, now Clara House. Doris is survived by four children: Geraldine Linville of Bloomington, Minn., Judith (Jerry) Vreeman of Spring Valley, JoAnn (Curtis) Ballman of Waterville, Minn., and Charles (Deborah) Daskam of Cresco, Iowa; 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; and a sister, Lorraine Hanson of Independence, Iowa. Doris is preceded in death by her parents, husband Gerald in 2000, grandson Steven Daskam in 2008, a son-in-law, Cedric Linville in 2010, and three brothers: Robert, LaVerne and Donald.

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home together here about 15 years ago. Holly was a stay-athome mom until their son was in eighth grade. She says about her workdays now, “You have to be able to have lots of balls in the air at once, to know what needs to get done, and to prioritize, but also to respond to whatever happens in the moment, deal with it and then come back to your priorities… As fun as it would be to talk to kids and parents all day long, there are lots of other things that need to get accomplished.” She and Keela do a lot of reporting, for instance. “MDE, MDH, MARSS… Everyone wants to know stuff!” Sharon Manahan, administrative assistant, Chatfield High School, has lived in Chatfield all her life and has been with the public schools for 23 years. The first two years Sharon she worked at Manahan the elementary school and all the rest at the high school. Sharon speaks for many career school administrative assistants when she says how important it was to her that she could hold a job where her schedule coincided with her children’s schedules. Her husband was on the road a lot when the kids were growing up so having hours and days that aligned with theirs made life easier. This is a busy job with people in and out the front door all day long and phones ringing in between a myriad of other tasks. Sharon says, “People who come to the school office and sit here for any length of time are often surprised at how busy it is.” Julie Keefe, who works with Sharon, is beginning her third year in the Chatfield High School office. Julie and her husband were originally from Chatfield but Julie Keefe lived in the Twin Cities for over 20 years. She was a travel agent for many of those years and was also an administrative assistant for the bishop of the ELCA Church. She finds that her experience with sales, customer service, and administration all made this job a good fit. Julie also asserts, “It’s great to be back on our home town!” For her, the best part of this job is interacting with students. “We are the ‘go-to’ people and students do have questions for us. I enjoy helping others and always hope that I’ve made a difference for them.” K a t h y Gudmundson is administraKathy tive assistant Gudmundson at Chatfield Elementary School. July 1, 2018,

marked 20 years in this position. She also worked for Rochester Schools for 18 years before that, making her a firsthand witness to many changes. Kathy has seen the role of secretary/administrative assistant evolve dramatically. Where it used to be primarily secretarial, taking meeting notes, making Xerox copies, and the like, now she feels that she has more contact with the students and parents along with being more integrated with the whole school staff. Computers have made a big difference in that transition. “And teachers are so appreciative of whatever we do for them,” she says. That’s rewarding. What Kathy has loved especially about this job is being in the elementary school while her grandchildren were there. One just graduated, one is in tenth grade, and one is in fourth grade, still with her. Desi Sherman is starting her third year at Chatfield Elementary. Like many others, the big draw to this career for Desi is having her kids in the same school and working Desirae close to home Sherman but she has also noticed other benefits. She finds that this job connects her to the community more closely. She gets to know parents and often sees people who know her from school when she is out and about. It’s nice when they say, “Hi!” Plus, she is more aware of what is going on in her kids’ lives at school. Heather Hopp is the Special Education administrative assistant in Chatfield, working three days a week at the elementar y school and two days a week at the high school. She is in her Heather Hopp third year in this position but worked as a Special Ed paraprofessional in the elementary school for six years before that. Heather has four children and was home with them for 13 years, starting work as a para when her youngest son entered kindergarten. Though she enjoys working with the students, she finds that this administrative role has less personal contact with them. It is challenging and complex because “rules and laws in special education are constantly changing and it’s important to keep up with current requirements,” she explains, “and I set up a lot of meetings.” The most important thing about this job, she says, “You gotta love kids. That’s what we’re here for.” It doesn’t hurt to be outgoing either, she advises. It helps that we have a wonderful staff to work with. Patti Obey is Chatfield’s administrative assistant for the activi- Patti Obey ties director and is also the facili-

Monday, September 10, 2018 ties coordinator. She has been with the school for over 20 years (Crossing Guard, Special Ed para, Community Education coordinator, and finally, Administration) — all this after a 14-year stint at IBM in Rochester and Minneapolis. It’s a difference of “light years between corporate America with its structure and efficiency and schools which are chaotic.” Patti has been involved in a major facilities change over the past year for Chatfield. “We started last March and since then we’ve touched almost every inch of the school. Good things are happening for the kids. There is a lot of new technology, bigger rooms, and we added a new STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).” Chatfield also re-envisioned the Library/Media Center into a Link Center at the core of the school with double the space, fewer books, more places to plug in – a design more like a college facility. Terri Dudek, administrative assistant for the Activities Department and for the Guidance Counseling Office for the past seven years, works closely with Patti Obey. Terri comes to Chatfield Terri Dudek Schools after 29 years in Graphic Design with IBM. “It’s really nice not to have to drive to Rochester!” she exclaims. Terri concurs with Patti that schools can be chaotic by nature. For example, there are 400 kids in grades 7-12 in Chatfield and about a hundred of them changed their schedules in the last few days. But the job itself is very rewarding. “Working with students on plans for college, scholarship applications or other dreams for their futures and just doing stuff with the kids is the best.” Patti talks to students about their dreams on the sports side too. “And sometimes,” she says, “Terri and I put on the counselor hats when kids just come in and want to talk.” A common misconception is that administrative assistants in schools simply answer phones and work with the people that walk into the office. This is certainly an important part of the job, but there is more. Here are a just a few of the tasks that are typical of the role in addition: Taking attendance multiple times a day (and tracking students down when they are not where they’re supposed to be), taking care of medical needs when the school nurse is not there (which in small schools is most of the time), dispensing medications, following up with cuts, bruises, bloody noses; preparing staff directories and other lists and making sure they stay current; managing the cash drawer and financial accounting for student activities, milk money, tuition, SAC program…; payroll, PTO, and arranging for substitute teachers (the calls are often made from home in the evening or starting at 6 a.m.); reporting and paperwork for students, staff, and the school (ADA and ADM Reports, K-12 MARRS, STAR reporting,

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Carl PERKINS Data Collection, MCCC reporting, etc.), recordkeeping and filing; arrangements for transportation — busses, vans — facilities, and event planning, sports passes; emergency and safety activities including security cameras, signing in and out, school closings and emergency procedures/communication; handling detentions, which are often served in the school office; technology including web master, copy machine repair, phones, voicemail and email; newsletters, handbooks, conferences, board meetings, minutes; community education coordination; Homecoming; the senior trip and graduation, yearbook, certificates, diplomas, supplies ordering and stocking… AND SO MUCH MORE, all of which has to occur between and around the phone calls, visitors, and other interruptions. Jill Ramaker says, “A lot of people wonder what I do during the day. I am busy all the time. But if you do the job right, it looks like you’re never too busy to help.” In spite of all that rests on their shoulders, these administrative assistants say they love their jobs and they tend to stay at them for a long time. “It’s all about the kids,” they agree. Desi Sherman enjoys having a big window in the office. “Seeing students every day and giving them a wave, is fun.” Keela Hoskins and Holly Ekern also have huge windows in the office and can look up from their work to see kids smile and wave. Holly says, “It’s like a mental health break.” Kathy Gudmondson agrees, “Students come in on your birthday or other special occasions. They make us cards and sing Happy Birthday to us… During Administrative Assistants Week teachers bring in whole classes with cards for us.” Lynette Donald says she loves watching students grow and change through the years, kindergarten through graduation. She sees many of them outside of school after they’ve graduated and the majority greet me.” Brenda Ristau smiles, “It’s funny that kids often don’t think I exist outside of school. They recognize me at the grocery store or a restaurant and say, “Brenda, what are YOU doing here??” Many administrative assistants appreciate their communities both local and extended, saying that they have great families and support from parents, and community businesses. When tragedy struck last school year in MabelCanton the outpouring of support from far and wide was amazing, Heather Kleiboer remembers. “People brought flowers, money, boxes of cookies, and food. Other schools, those who are rivals when playing sports, were there for us. In times like these, they are family. They understand. They have lost students too.” Several people in these jobs mentioned that they are frequently put in a position where wellmeaning people want information on students or situations and the information cannot be shared. “We have to respect data privacy and we can’t say anything,” says Denise Drew, “It’s better if people don’t ask.” One of the hardest

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parts about this job is seeing kids struggle or those that are living in situations that aren’t the best for them. “Families are all different and kids have different needs,” Brenda Ristau elaborates. “All you can do is go with the flow — make them feel comfortable and safe while trying to create an environment where they can learn.” “It can be a challenge to stay above the drama and close your ears to gossip,” says Heather Kleiboer. “Sometimes you need a thick skin. We represent the school and we have to consider that — people do view us as representatives. Not everybody’s going to send you a Christmas card but you need to do the right thing and keep confidences.” For anyone who loves working with children and yearns to become an administrative assistant in a school, those currently in the position offer this advice: “It helps if you’re a people person, willing to do whatever needs to be done,” says Diane Peterson. “You’ll have a lot of tasks all at once and a lot of people coming at you. Prioritize! And multi-task!” advises Desi Sherman. “Be willing to roll with things,” says Heather Hopp. “You need to be flexible and organized… Things change. My day never goes the way my To-Do list says.” “You can’t expect that you’re going to sit down and finish a job,” says Lynette Donald. “In fact, you might not be able to get back to it until the next day!” “Don’t lose your sense of humor,” advises Kate Brincks, relaying a line she heard and took to heart from her “tech guy,” Neil. Above all, “Ya gotta love kids. That’s what we’re here for – the kids!” Desi Sherman concludes. Kathy Gudmundson offers a personal maxim that was shared in other words by many administrative assistants. She says, “Come to work with a smile. If you have a bad morning at home, leave it at home. If a parent is mad or irate, remember that it’s not personal. I have had angry parents come back after cooling down to apologize… and even give me a hug.” Kids have bad days and bad times too. Keela Hoskins says, “There are going to be challenging kids. Don’t take it personally, it’s not you. There’s usually something else going on for them so don’t let it weigh too heavy on your heart. Some kids will act out and the next day... it’s a brand new day.” Holly Ekern also has some words of wisdom she repeats to herself at the start of every new year — a sort of mantra she uses to get over the feeling that she’s done all she could to prepare and she’s still not ready. When the time comes for the first day of school she says to herself: “Kids will come. They will go to their classrooms. They will learn. And we will help them as they go.” Thank you all for being there to help our students as they go.

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Grocery to open in Mabel? By Rich Wicks During the Mabel City Council meeting on September 12, City Clerk Karen Larson said, “The EDA is actively working with someone to open a grocery store… I’m excited.” She went on to say that details are not yet finalized, but it looks very promising. Kirsten Wyffels shared her suggestion that if local citizens like the idea of having a grocery store in town, they should do business there so the store can succeed. Members in attendance included Liz Folstad, Gary Morken, Mayor James Westby, City Clerk Karen Larson, and Kirsten Wyffels. Also in attendance was City Attorney Gregory Schieber. Terry Torkelson was absent. With information collected and shared by Deputy City Clerk Brock Bergey, the council discussed the topic of delinquent

utility bills. Bergey stated, “We have a pretty significant delinquent rate,” and he explained that currently the city has no incentive for citizens to pay timely, other than the eventual chance of having utilities shut off. Bergey said that option entails a lot of time and work on the part of the city, so he recommends a 10% penalty on delinquent accounts. He added that this would be in line with what many other nearby cities do. To give some perspective, Bergey shared, “Right now, we have 50 delinquent accounts, which total around $11,000. He recommends the 10% penalty would be compounded monthly, which would then create larger and larger penalties if the account stayed delinquent for multiple months. Mayor Westby agreed with Bergey’s

Monday, September 10, 2018 suggestion, stating, “You gotta have enough teeth in it to make it worthwhile.” The council will hold a public hearing on the issue at 7 p.m. on October 10, to be immediately followed by the regular monthly council meeting. The council approved zoning permits from four homeowners (David and Anne Stoen, Audra Bahr, Duane Falck, and Lloyd and Linda Swalve). There was agreement that the city needs to educate the public about the need to get zoning permits prior to starting any improvements that increase the square footage or value of a home. The council also held a public hearing at 7 p.m. on the proposed zoning ordinance amendment, just prior to the regular council meeting. No citizens attended the hearing. During the regular meeting, the council voted to approve the amendment as proposed. Larson said she will publish the entire amendment

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in the newspaper, so all citizens have an opportunity to be informed. The amendment includes allowing Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) to allow dwelling units on the first floor of buildings in the business district. This had been previously discussed as a possible way to encourage businesses to open in Mabel. A request had come to the city, asking if the Fillmore County Active Aging program could use any city facility for free, for an exercise program geared toward citizens 55 and older. After discussion, the council agreed to allow the fire hall to be used for this. Staff will consult to determine the best days and times for this usage. Jeff Rein (Public Works) spoke to the council about the continuing problem of citizens depositing large amounts of grass clippings onto city streets. He said it’s understandable that small amounts of grass will

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blow into the street, but he has witnessed many citizens who continue to leave significant amounts of grass in the street. Regarding the repeat offenders, Rein added, “These are intentional.” He said the concerns is that too much grass can easily clog the city’s storm sewer. He suggested the city check into making something enforceable to discourage this practice. The council will look into this for 2019. After reviewing data shared by Karen Larson, the council approved the preliminary budget, and set the annual Truth in Taxation meeting for December 12. Kirsten Wyffels gave public thanks to everyone who helped make the annual Steam Engine Days a success again this year. On November 19, KLM will be in Mabel for inspection of the water tower. The next regular meeting will be October 10, at 7 p.m. at the community center. The public is welcome.

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Rushford continues contract for lot sales

Wykoff considers campground

By Kirsten Zoellner Rod Darr, representing Darr Realty, was present at the Monday, September 10 Rushford Council meeting to seek a oneyear renewal on the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contract, aimed at selling of cityowned lots, specifically in Himlie Park. The current contract expires October 15. The partnership has been successful in securing two closings and one pending sale on three of the nine lots. Created in 2009, the lots had no viable activity until the contract began. Prior to bringing Darr Realty on board, any marketing was done by city and was minimal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a marketing component to this thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s far more powerful than just a sign sitting out there,â&#x20AC;? noted City Administrator Tony Chladek. Darr brought forth comparisons of lots in other municipalities, but they varied widely from what Rushford has available. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m hoping thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good news for you,â&#x20AC;? added Darr. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to keep going with this. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s working,â&#x20AC;? said Councilor Terri Benson. Construction of townhouses on the far east side of the Himlie Park are nearing completion. The hope is one will be finished by the end of the month. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expected that an open house will be held when completed. In other news, the Rushford Municipal Electric Commission (RME) put forth a recommendation to the council following a request by the Rushford-Peterson School District to install underground electrical service to the newly developed practice/ soccer field. The goal is to provide service for future press box and field lighting needs.

By Rich Wicks The Wykoff City Council met in regular session on September 10, with all council members in attendance (Rocky Vreeman, Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, City Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett and Richard Gleason). Becky Schmidt asked the council to consider the possibility of creating a small campground within the city, as a way to increase tourism. She said the approximate cost to put in a sixstall campground would be just under $20,000. She also stated that if the city charged around $30 to $35 per night for campers and $10 to $15 for tents (rates which she said are standard for nearby cities), with average usage the city could â&#x20AC;&#x153;break evenâ&#x20AC;? after about three years. No action was taken on this issue, but it will be included in 2019 budget numbers for consideration. Daren Sikkink (WHKS) discussed the ongoing street project. He added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Also, at the last meeting, there was discussion about the other streets in town that are in poor shape, Line Street behind city hall, (and portions of) Pearl Street and Silver Streetâ&#x20AC;Ś The mayor indicated maybe looking at reclaiming or recycling the existing blacktop and making it into essentially a gravel road.â&#x20AC;? Sikkink explained there are maintenance issues associated with either option, but pothole filling is cheaper and easier on gravel.

The city has consulted with its electrical engineering firm, Star Energy. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been recommended by the RME to allow $1,500 of the cost to be covered by the city with the remainder of installation costs to be covered by the school district. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The commission felt this is standard practice for this type of project,â&#x20AC;? noted Councilor Sally Ryman, who sits on the RME Commission. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our understanding that this is not an immediate need, but something they want to plan for in the future. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re letting them know what the costs are, what the city contribution would be, and what their options are.â&#x20AC;? It was also noted that this recommendation is comparable to policies offered by other providers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely not unreasonable,â&#x20AC;? added Ryman. The council approved setting aside the funds for the developing project, if it moves forward in the future. The information will be provided to the district. The council reviewed the 2019 draft budget, ahead of the preliminary tax levy certification to Fillmore County at the end of this month. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had a really good fund balance at the end of last year and hopefully, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to maintain that,â&#x20AC;? noted City Clerk Kathy Zacher. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did a lot of different things last year to get to that point.â&#x20AC;? The current draft includes an anticipated three-year labor contract, as well as other projected costs. Some funds, such as the Library Fund, which have not seen monetary increases in recent years will see bumps in funding. In addition, several debts will be ending in coming years and

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projects have been structured to provide the most flexibility with the least impact. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great. I love seeing that, but have we provided enough cushion that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put ourselves in a pickle. This is very comfortable?â&#x20AC;? asked Councilor Terri Benson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good first pass,â&#x20AC;? noted Benson of the preliminary budget. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to go backwards; donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to fall behind.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still some tweaking to do on it,â&#x20AC;? stated Zacher. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll just have to shuffle and shift.â&#x20AC;? The council is expected to review the budget further and approve a preliminary levy at the next meeting. Five residents of the Rushford Manor apartments, in the Brooklyn area of Rushford, spoke during the time for public comment. The group brought forth concerns regarding several ongoing situations at the apartment complex that they call, â&#x20AC;&#x153;uncomfortable,â&#x20AC;? and which they say are making it difficult to live there. Management for the manor is run by Life Style, Inc. property management out of Owatonna. There is no property manager on site. Complaints included unauthorized persons and noncontract residents to sharing of security codes and property vandalism. They also claimed other offenses are taking place. The information has been reported to the Rushford Police Department by residents and the city will be following up with Police Chief Adam Eide regarding the issues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of you who expressed concern; you live here and you can come here and talk. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your right. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to address it,â&#x20AC;? said Mayor Chris Hallum. Root River Jams, a recent downtown music event held Saturday, September 8, was highly successful in its inaugural year. The event was the brainchild of the Economic Development Authority (EDA) and was helped along by the Rushford Peterson Valley Chamber of Commerce and specifically by contributions from City Administrator Tony Chladek, Gary Marcoux, and Amy Feller. The event featured the band, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Jimmys,â&#x20AC;? and drew quite a crowd. It was noted that a vast number of attendees were non-locals, which showed the successful marketing campaign for the event. Businesses including Il Luigi Italian Restaurant, Jessie Street Java, Nordic Lanes, Shawneeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar & Grill, and Stumpyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant & Bar donated $200 each towards event costs. The chamber assisted with advertising costs and the EDA will pick up the remaining balance. Next year, organizers intend to apply for a Legacy grant to assist with the cost of the music. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, September 24, at 6:30 p.m., at City Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

The council voted to seek at least two estimates on this plan. Wade Baker (fire chief) spoke to the council about previously suggested equipment for the department. He explained that the crewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;turnoutâ&#x20AC;? gear is to be replaced at least every 10 years. He also reminded the council of his suggestion to purchase an upgraded thermal imaging camera, at a cost of $4,600. Council members said the city would need to prioritize, and the turnout gear is the top need of the department. Later, Becky Schmidt pointed out there is $24,000 that was originally set aside for possibly purchasing a fire truck, but these funds could be used for the gear. The council voted to use the $24,000 toward gear needs. There was discussion around parking within the city, including a recent incident in which a car was legally parked for roughly a week, but blocking an area used for unloading by a business. Richard Gleason said the city could vote to put up signs to make certain parameters, such as 24-hour parking, enforceable. No formal decision was reached at this time. Sally Affeldt addressed the council regarding the upcoming Fall Fest plans, and said there is a cabinet she would like to donate to the city, for use in the community center. The cabinet is See WYKOFF Page 15 î&#x192;¤

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currently in Lewiston, so the city would need to transport it back. The council voted to accept the donation. Schmidt informed the council that the fire department wished to obtain a temporary liquor permit so they could serve beer at Fall Fest, but the time constraints made that impossible. So the request was for the Lions Club to get the permit. Schmidt said these permit requests often take a long time to get approved, but she will try. Mitch Albright asked if the city could forgive a portion of his water/sewer bill, since heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d recently had an outdoor spigot left on for a couple days, and his bill jumped by several hundred dollars. Mayor Williams explained the city has recently chosen to stop making such adjustments, and he was wary of making any exceptions and setting a precedent. Albright said he understood. He will set up a payment plan with the city clerk. Heidi Jones spoke to the council regarding her candidacy for county auditor. She gave a summary of her background and experience. The meeting adjourned. Due to Columbus Day, the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next regular meeting will be Tuesday, October 9 at 7 p.m.

By Hannah Wingert The City of Harmony owns six bikes that can be â&#x20AC;&#x153;checked outâ&#x20AC;? on a â&#x20AC;&#x153;bike shareâ&#x20AC;? program for free by residents and visitors to Harmony. The bikes are currently located at the library, but the council requested that the Chamber of Commerce move the bikes to the visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s center where they will be more accessible and easy to find. Six members of the Golden Happenings Senior Group were present at the September 11 Harmony City Council meeting to ask the council to consider allowing them to move to a different space in the Harmony Community Center. Currently, the group meets in a room at the center that can be difficult for members to get to due to a door that is often locked, and having to use a sidewalk that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t maintained. They asked to be moved to meeting room #3 across the hall from the library instead. The door by the library is kept unlocked and the sidewalk there is always cleared so the group felt that it would be safer for their members, many of whom use canes, walkers, and other mobility devices. The group is allowed to use their current room for free while the room that they would like to be moved to is rented out for a cost to various groups, events,

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and organizations. Golden Happenings Director Betty Dowe pointed out that the senior group has done a lot for the city of Harmony such as donating to the fire department, ambulance, food shelf, delivering welcome bags to new Harmony residents, etc. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything we do is to support Harmony through educational and social events for members 50+.â&#x20AC;? Dowe said in a letter she wrote to the council regarding the request. She and others feel that since their room is in between two storage rooms, they have been relegated to storage like second-class citzens. Mayor Steve Donney asked how often the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meetings are held, and Dowe assured him that they were only about once a week and do not take place on weekends or evenings. Council member Kyle Morem asked if it would be possible to address and remedy the concerns the group has with the current room, such as keeping the sidewalk clear, leaving the door unlocked, putting a large mat inside the door, etc instead of moving rooms completely. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I feel it would be a lot simpler,â&#x20AC;? he commented. Dowe agreed that that could be a feasible option. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From everything weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve heard, I think we can make the best of this situation,â&#x20AC;? Mayor Donney stated. Dowe also pointed out that the toilets in the community center are not handicapped accessible because of how low to the ground they are. The building used to be an elementary school and so the bathrooms were originally designed for young children. The council agreed to turn the bathroom issue and the meeting room improvements over to the Building and Maintenance Committee to remedy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re doing our part for the city,â&#x20AC;? Dowe said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now the city, do your part for us.â&#x20AC;? She thanked the council for listening to and addressing the requests. The current policy for the Harmony Fire Department allows for up to 28 firefighters on the crew. There are three applicants who would like to join the department, and it was requested that the council approve a variance to accept all three even though that would bring the total number of firefighters up to 29. It was Annual Fountain Lutheran Congregational

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pointed out that one of the presently-serving crew members will be retiring early next year so the number would drop back down to 28 at that point. The council approved the variance with the mayor abstaining due to conflict of interest. The council also approved an increase of the fire pension from $900 per year of service to $950. A public hearing was held to discuss the vacating of the alley between 4th St. NE and 5th St. NE and between 2nd Ave. NE and 4th Ave. NE. Several of the property owners along the alley had requested that the alley be vacated. Letters were sent to all of the property owners affected notifying them of the public hearing. Currently, the city does minimal maintenance on the alley and if the alley is vacated, it will not have to be maintained as a public right-of-way anymore. The motion to vacate the alley was approved. Council and Park Board member Lynn Mensink informed the

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Chatfield budget and tax levy By Karen Reisner City Clerk Joel Young presented numbers on the proposed preliminary 2019 budget and levy at the September 10 Chatfield city council meeting. At the September 24 meeting, councilors will have to set the preliminary levy for 2019. When the final levy is set in December it can be lower but not higher. Young said his presentation includes typical goals and values. One goal is to keep a fairly level and consistent tax rate. This will be frustrated this year because of the new swimming pool. A 3% increase in the pay grid in 2019 is included in the budget proposal. There will be little change in health care costs due to a change in health insurance providers. Young presented two charts. The first shows a 4.9% levy increase centered on the staff budget and operational expenses. Analysis shows a normal

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increase of 4.5-5%. The budget will be the same in 2019 as it was in 2018 relative to services. The second chart includes $284,000 for payment on swimming pool referendum bonds and possibly $105,000 for parkland acquisition. If the parkland acquisition becomes a reality it will affect the budget for five years. These expenses make a 5-7% levy increase impossible. This chart shows a 30% levy increase for 2019. Jon DeGeorge Captain DeGeorge introduced himself as a candidate for Fillmore County Sheriff. He has worked in the sheriff’s office for 21 years, starting as a deputy sheriff, then in undercover narcotics, to patrol sergeant, and then to captain and lead investigator. He has held the last position for 10 years. He grew up in Rushford and lives on a family farm south of Rushford with his wife and two

We would like to whole-heartedly thank our entire community, friends, family, and everyone who touuched us since the loss of our amazing Zeb. The cards, food, flowers, gifts, visits, calls, texts and hugs have shown us so much support and have been very instrumental in our healing. A very special thank you to The Loop and The Half Barrel for their incredible events they put on in honor of Zeb. The slideshow that was put together of Zeb absolutely took our breath away. What a treasure! Thank you for the many people that were able to attend either or both of these, and for the generous donations in Zeb’s honor. Also, Counselor Realty for coming together with us as a family oriented business to help us during this devasting time. We feel we have gained many frineds in meeting all of you! We thank Chatfield Lutheran Church and Riley Funeral Home for the compassionate way in which they helped us put the Celebration of Life together and all of the details that went with it. It was beautiful. Pastor Mark and Pastor Nissa, we found great comfort in your words. Thanks to the Chosen Valley Golf Course, and Mike and Renee Buss, we were able to continue our celebration with delicious catered food from The Loop. Thanks to everyone for coming! To the Weivoda family, Terry, Peggy and Andrew, you were a godsend to us all in every way, understanding our grief to the very core and being there for us all every step of the way. Jonathon will never be forgotten, and our boys are now together, along with Kevin. We would also like to acknowledge the Cole family (Adam, Regan and Ivy), the Hines Family (Joe, Amy, Cole and Austin), the Shea family (Dennis, Sue, Mitchell, Abby and Tessa), and the Vondal family, (Ben, Marnie, and Boyer). You were all over the top and we just can’t thank you enough. To the friends of Sawyer and Scout, you are all wonderful kids and we have enjoyed our time with you all these past few weeks. Thank you for being the kind souls that you are, and please, dont be strangers! Our door is always open for you. We are so blessed to live in such an amazing community that cares for each other and comes together in not only the good times but the bad times as well. We are all in this mourning together, and you are and will always be in our hearts. God Bless You All, Steve and Kim Richardson, Sawyer and Scout Haagenson, Janet Scrabeck, Terry and Kathy Kaagenson, Brian and Shelle Johnson, Spencer, Kinzee and Sutter Hovey, Mitch Johnson and Courtney Benson, Sarah Schroeder

The family of Todd Kujath would like to thank everyone for all their kindness, food, memorials, flowers and cards we have received since Todd's passing. A special thank you to Pastors Christopher Miller and Sarah Walker-Brown for all your visits and great memorial service, Fountain Lutheran WELCA for the luncheon, Riley Funeral Home, Cory @ SAC Towing of Preston for all your help. To the many friends and family that traveled from near and far to be here with us during these difficult days, words are not enough to let you know how much we have appreciated all you have done. Todd will be greatly missed by our family, but we are reassured knowing he is now in God's Hands and free of all the pain of this world. IWhW 7bbo Ak`Wj^ 9eb[ Ebied" >[Wj^[h IWcWdj^W F[j[hi[d 9bWo Ebied H_Y^WhZ @kZo Ak`Wj^ 8eX @Wd_Y[ >Wk] JedoW Ak`Wj^#8bW^d_a \Wc_bo CWdo I_ij[hi 8hej^[hi#_d#bWmi WdZ [nj[dZ[Z \Wc_bo

children. DeGeorge wants to work with structured crime prevention, community outreach, and responsible management of the Sheriff’s Office budget and resources. DeGeorge feels it is necessary to get to know people, issues, and problems. The leadership in the Sheriff’s Office needs to reflect that. Other business in brief • Ambulance director Sue Kester has been honored with the Jefferson Award for community service. • Fire Chief Ryan Priebe received authorization to add a UTV to the capital goods plan for 2019. The unit would be used for trail (Lost Creek Hiking Trail) rescues and wildland fires. It is estimated to cost $29,000 to $30,000. • The sixth payment to Edge Contracting, Inc. for Enterprise Dr. in the amount of $26,359.74 was approved. Councilor Mike Urban voted no. This leaves $10,000 in retainage for turf repairs. The total paid to date including this payment is $692,912.87. • The first consideration of each of the following ordinances was approved: #433 Miniature Pigs, #434 Rural Residential (councilor Josh Broadwater abstained), and #435 Mixed Use Development. • A resolution supporting a library funding partnership for public libraries, 60% city and 40% Fillmore County was approved. Currently, the cities pay 70%, the county 30%. The cities are asking the county to gradually increase its funding to the 40% level by 2024. • A first payment to Fraser Construction in the amount of $31,540.38 was approved for demolition and removal of the old swimming pool. The total contract is $105,985. Mayor Russ Smith commented that the pool is demolished and gone, a step in the process. • A payment of $117,982 to contractor Ricchio, Inc. was approved for mobilization and purchase of items for swimming pool. • Urban reported on the Public Works meeting. He stressed

Our Loved Ones are a gift to us. After they have gone, we remember and we celebrate the life they lived, the love they shared and the difference they made in our lives. Thank you sincerely for your expressions of sympathy and thoughtfulness. It is deeply appreciated and will always be remembered by the family of Velma Himlie.

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Authorized contingent approval was given for off-sale liquor license for 52 Bottle Shop LLC. • The Harley Owner Group (HOG) organized a ride with 40 bikes and 78 riders, raising $2,375 which was donated to the ambulance service.

that flushable wipes (or disposable wet wipes) are not flushable, but are very harmful, clogging up the sewer system, causing sewer backups. • Young reported Bootleg Liquor has been sold to Claire Conway and Travis Bartels.

New community sign in Lanesboro

The Lanesboro Community Electronic Information Sign was recently completed in Lanesboro, Minn., in close proximity to the school. The project was funded by a collaboration between Lanesboro Lions Club, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, Lanesboro Area Community Foundation (LACF), Lanesboro Public Schools, Lanesboro American Legion, Lanesboro Fire Department and Lanesboro Economic Development Association. Volunteers who assisted with the project included Doug Johnson of Norse Valley Construction, Troy Huntington of Huntington Electric, and LACF board members Jim Haugen and Rick Darling. The electronic sign is intended to bring the community closer together by improving communication. Photo by Barb Jeffers

Devin and Tori Rhodes are excited to announce the birth of their brother,

Joseph Harlow Rhodes! Joseph was born

August 29, 2018

weighing 9 lb. 4 oz. and was 21” long.

He is the son of Adam & Kristen Rhodes, Mantorville & grandson of John & Ellen Whalen, Harmony & Bill & Sharon Rhodes, California

“Celebrate” c’mon, c’mon,

Help Bertram Boyum celebrate his 100th birthday Sunday, Sept. 23 1:30-4 pm

at Highland Prairie Church 43267 Bowl Drive, Peterson

Happy 100th Dad! Donna, Loretta, Murt, Sharon & Families Wishes can be sent to P.O. box 482 Rushford, MN 55971

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, September 17, 2018

County approves updated road impact agreement with Highland Sand Co. By Karen Reisner At the September 11 county board meeting, an updated road agreement was approved after a long discussion regarding the number of loads of industrial sand that can be hauled out of the Rein Sandpit per day, Section 35, Holt Township. Larry Thompson, president of Highland Sand, has requested approval of a new route. The final destination is Prairie du Chien, Wis., where the sand will be loaded on railroad cars. Zoning Administrator Cristal Adkins said the proposed agreement is an update from a previous road agreement. Trucks leave the sandpit property traveling southwest on CR 10 to CR 23, south on CR 23 to CSAH 12, traveling west on CSAH 12 to CSAH 21, and then south on CSAH 21 to Canton, and finally east and south on Highway 52 across the state line. Unloaded trucks will use the same route on the way back to the sandpit. A letter from Kristine Hall was sent to County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman and distributed to the commissioners opposing the new haul route. She sited economic, safety, and a possible precedent being set for a haul route through this area as reasons to oppose the proposed haul route. Bakke explained people with concerns could have testified during a public hearing at the December 7 Planning Commission meeting. No public testimony was allowed this day. Commissioner Marc Prestby related that he thought after a meeting in January that there was a compromise limiting the number of loads per day to 75. Thompson said to make it financially feasible they need to stockpile material to load a train to capacity in two days (capacity of 10,000 tons). He maintained less than 100 loads per day will diminish the ability to have an adequate stockpile. He admitted initially, until the pit is more opened up, they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able produce this number of loads per day. Commissioner Duane Bakke figured 90 loads per day for five days would allow them to stockpile 10,000 tons in a week. He said nothing prevents them from hauling some on Saturdays if need be. Commissioner Randy Dahl asked if county roads were up to the standards set for state roads? County Engineer Ron Gregg said they are now building roads for 10 ton per axle. Bakke said state roads do not have spring load restrictions. Gregg admitted the width of county roads is a bit different than state standards. Thompson said they would run all year except during the period when road restrictions are imposed. Bakke explained the updated road agreement is not a reopening of the conditional use permit. It provides for a change in

the haul routes. The original agreement allowed 120 loads, but that number has never been met. Bakke noted that a westbound route toward Mankato has been abandoned (not feasible) and an east bound route, CR 10 to Highway 43, has been suspended. A motion to approve a change in the agreement from a limit of 120 loads per day to 90 loads per day was approved. A road impact fee for wear and tear on county roads is charged by the county (26 cents per ton) and paid quarterly. This fee will be looked at every two years and adjusted as necessary. The fee was 22 cents per ton in the original agreement. Any change of the route required, due to an emergency, will be discussed between Gregg and Thompson and brought to the county board for its consideration. Bakke noted that there will not be a temporary alternate route when improvements eventually will need to be made to CR 23. The updated road impact agreement was approved with discussed changes. 2019 Budget and Levy Vickerman distributed the budget numbers as of this day, which showed a levy increase of 7.84%. Dahl asked if half of the veterans home donation could be taken out of reserves. If half of the $350,000 donation was taken out of reserves it would bring the levy increase down to an increase of 6.17%. Prestby favored taking all of the donation out of reserves which would bring the levy increase down to 4.5%. Vickerman pointed out that the preliminary levy will need to be set at the next meeting. She asked the commissioners to give her a goal. There seemed to be agreement to take the Veterans Home donation entirely out of reserves. Goals ran from an increase of 3% to 4.5%. Vickerman said she will work toward bringing back a budget with a levy increase of 3-4%. Other business in brief â&#x20AC;˘ Three cities (Rushford, Chatfield, and Spring Valley) have passed resolutions supporting an increase in library funding from the county to 40% by fiscal year 2024. Currently, the cities fund 70%, the county 30%. The cities argue that usage/circulation is 60% from the cities and 40% from county/rural residents. Vickerman explained the county currently supports the libraries with $228,309 for a year. If the increase proposed by the cities was made by the county, it would be paying $405,059 in 2024. The county has offered a three year agreement with SELCO where the county would increase its payment for the libraries by $5,500 in each of three years. She commented that librarians are passionate about what they do. We

follow the state statute for the regional library system. Bakke insisted we do above what we are required to do by state statute. Dahl added Winona and Houston Counties provide about half of the per capita rate that Fillmore County provides. It was noted that if there is no agreement this year, the payment amount stays at the 2018 level. â&#x20AC;˘ There was a request by Daniel Hoag to purchase forfeiture property back prior to the auction to be held this day. The county board did approve two buy back requests earlier, before the properties were published for sale. A minimum price has been set on the property which is in Harmony Township. Vickerman explained there has been interest in the property after the public advertisement. Prestby said if it does not sell at the minimum price or above at the auction this day, it will still be available at the minimum price. Owners of forfeited property have been notified numerous times over the last few years. Vickerman suggested that in the future a date be set in the resolution after which no further repurchase requests can come before the board. The board having reviewed the letter requesting the buy back, disapproved the written request. â&#x20AC;˘ Four bids were submitted to replace a bridge on CSAH 1 south of Ostrander. The low bid from Structural Specialties in the amount of $483,554 was approved. â&#x20AC;˘ An access permit was granted for Merlin and Karen Ricklefs, Section 25, Carrolton Township. The new access will provide a better sight distance. A stipulation was added that the current access be removed. An access permit for David and Tammy Schoppers, Section 28, Carimona Township was approved for a new field drive. They are splitting off the homestead parcel and need a field access. An access permit for Fred and Linda Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, Section 28, Carimona Township was approved to expand an existing field drive to accommodate larger machinery. An access permit for K5 Properties, Matt Kolling, Section 28, city of Spring Valley was approved for access to a ministorage site. â&#x20AC;˘ The lowest of three bids from Torgerson-Ostby Floor coverings in the amount of $5,760.50 was approved to replace carpet in the Public Health remodeled area, in part using WIC grant dollars. Seventy percent of the cost will be covered with WIC funding. â&#x20AC;˘ Three bids were submitted to rent the county farm (45.79 tillable acres). The high bid of $256 per acre was submitted by Dean Brink. Approval was given to enter into a lease agreement with Brink.

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Whalan City Council approves two building permits By Barb Jeffers The Whalan City Council had a full agenda for the September 10 council meeting, which included two applications for building permits that were both approved. Present at the regularly scheduled council meeting were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, council members Johnny Halvorson, Kim Berekvam, Everett Johnson and Owen Lewis. City Clerk/Treasurer Lolly Melander was absent. Minutes from the August 13 council meeting and the Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Report & Bills Due were read by Tuftin. No additions or corrections were requested, and these were approved. Tuftin reported that a check for $400.61 had been received from the softball tournament. The council appreciates the donation. Visitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comments City Maintenance worker Lanny Landsverk inquired about taking down a fence at the ball field, as it makes it difficult to mow and maintain the property. The council gave Landsverk permission to remove the fence. Landsverk commented that a city residentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lawn has not been mowed and â&#x20AC;&#x153;looks terrible.â&#x20AC;? Johnson will attempt to contact the resident to have the lawn mowed. If the city does not receive a response in a timely manner a notice will be sent out to the resident. Old Business Tuftin reported on progress to the council work list. The drainage issue on First Avenue has been addressed. Additional work on the streets has been completed. Tuftin noted that the streets are in pretty good shape. Tuftin reported on plans for tree removal and tree trimming around power lines. Dave Norby looked over the situation in town and according to Tuftin, there is a lot of work to be done to trim up

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and remove trees where necessary. With a crew of five or six, two bucket trucks, one chip truck, one chipper and other equipment, Norby quoted the city $3,000 a day with an estimated project time of two to two-and-a-half days, totaling between $6,000-7,500 for project completion. If the project takes less than two days, the city will be charged accordingly. The council voted to accept the bid from Dave Norby. Tuftin reported that MiEnergy has straightened two electric poles for a total cost of $1,000. The council discussed the 2019 projected budget. An increase of 10% is proposed but can be adjusted. The budget was accepted by the council. Berekvam reported on city snow plowing. Randy Berekvam will be available for snow plowing this coming winter. Johnson will be a backup. Tuftin discussed the AED units within city limits. She would like to have a sticker on the units stating when they were last checked. The units must be checked yearly. The council will have stickers placed on the units. Melander has filed the units with the State of Minnesota. James and Brigitte Rath turned in an application for a building permit to build a home in the new addition at 404 Saint James Drive. The council approved the building permit. Larry and Sheryl Johnson and John and Brittany Smith, owners of Cedar Valley Resort, applied for, and was granted, a building permit to build a gathering building. The next regularly scheduled Whalan City Council meeting will be held October 8 in the city hall at 5 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.

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Fillmore County Police Reports Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Steven Michael Bolte, 31, Red Wing, Minn.; 6/7/2018, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. 6/7/2018, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200. John Archie Bonjour, 54, Fayette, Iowa; 8/21/2018, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Seth Alan Christianson, 38, Spring Valley, Minn.; 3/17/2018, Domestic Assault (Misdemeanor) - Commits Act to Cause Fear of Immediate Bodily Harm or Death, Fine $1,000 (stay $850 until 8/27/2019), Total Fees $240. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (8/27/2018): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all

instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign all releases of information, Educational assessment/program, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, No assault/ aggressive/threatening behavior, No contact with victim (H.H.), Domestic abuse evaluation, No use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, Take medications in the prescribed dosage and frequency, Follow recommendations of evaluation.

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

District Court On September 4, Connor Louis Keene, 24 of Canton, appeared before District Court Judge Jeffrey Kritzer. Keene is charged with four felonies. He is charged with four counts of Criminal Vehicular Homicide: Operate Vehicle with Negligence - Under Influence of Alcohol, Operate Motor Vehicle with Alcohol Concentration 0.08 or More, Alcohol Concentration 0.08 or More Within Two Hours of Driving, and Driver Who Causes Collision Leaves Scene. All four carry maximum criminal penalties of 10 years in prison, $20,000 fines, or both. On or about August 31, within Fillmore County, an Amish buggy carrying three

Ask a Trooper By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: What is the process for reporting an unsafe driver if you don’t have a particular incident to report? I’m concerned with a bunch of things I’ve been noticTroy H. ing getting Christianson worse over time. Thank you. Answer: There are several options for you to consider. • Write and sign a letter to Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) outlining specific concerns. DVS will contact the driver and request they come in for an interview. Based on the interview they may be asked to take a written and road test, submit a vision report, and/ or submit a doctor’s statement verifying that they are physically qualified to drive. This must be submitted within 30 days of the interview. • Law enforcement officers can request a review from DVS if they identify a driver who they believe should either re-test or be evaluated by a physician.

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individuals was sideswiped. The offending driver fled the scene. Law enforcement shortly thereafter discovered the offending (significantly damaged) vehicle and the defendant in a field nearby. The defendant’s blood alcohol level was allegedly tested at .184. One of the Amish involved in the accident perished. On August 31, James Alan Schmidt, 51 of Wykoff, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Schmidt is charged with Domestic Assault by Strangulation, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of three years in prison, a $5,000 fine, or both. On or about August 30, within Fillmore County, the defendant allegedly assault a family member by strangulation. • DVS may allow the person to continue driving with limitations such as roadway speed, time of day or a set limit of miles from his or her home. They can also require follow-up doctor’s exams. Request for Examination form: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/forms-documents/Documents/DL-Request-Examinationof-Driver.pdf Information can be sent to: You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and always drive sober. Help us drive Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester MN 55901-5848. Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us.

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Fillmore County Sports The last five years, either Fillmore Central (2013, 2014) or Caledonia (2015/co, 2016, 2017) has been T R C The Trende champion Report in volleyball. The last two years, the Falcons battled the Wa r r i o r s late in the season with TRC title Paul Trende implications. The Warriors won both, and both TRC titles. Scott Koepke’s group will probably factor in the race again this year, somehow. But Travis Malley’s group owns the biggest TRC win of the season, as the Falcons trekked to #5 in A Caledonia and subdued the two-time defending 1A East champion Warriors 3-1 (25-19, 25-23, 20-25, 25-15). One key in the match was FC’s continuity as setter, where senior third-year player Madison Scheevel cued the offense (39 assists). The Warriors have a new setter (Haley Jennings) after five years of All-State selection Adrianna Reinhart. FC got three girls to double-digit kills, led by German foreign exchange student Stella Schrüfer (16 kills at .438%). Kandace Sikkink (12 kills) had her best game yet while Paige Donlinger (10 kills, 21 digs) was FC’s best all-around. K.J. Corson added 16 digs. Only Warrior junior Lydia Lange (13 kills, 15 digs) got to double digit kills. Jennings (6 kills, 26 assists, 6 aces) and Katie Tornstrom (8 kills, 15 digs) helped the Cal effort.

121-Match League Streak Alive, Cougars Sweep Lions

It was surreal. In the finals of Mabel-Canton’s Labor Day tourney, the host Cougars were

beaten. Spring Grove toppled M-C 2-0 (25-20, 25-19), ending the Cougars’ 112-match win streak versus SEC foes anywhere. It was the third straight set the Lions had taken from Lonnie Morken’s bunch. The teams split the pool play match-up, M-C winning (25-16, 21-25). It left the Cougars surreally trailing, in a hypothetical season-best-of-sevenseries, 3-1. The teams faced off in their first regular season meeting just days later. It was surreal, a rare highly hyped, highly attended, in-season SEC volleyball match. After a tight first set, the Cougars found status quo and rolled to a 3-0 sweep (25-23, 25-14, 25-16). M-C switched things up a little. They played last year’s 1,000-assist girl Kenidi McCabe purely at setter (38 assists, 15 digs). She hit and set in the tourney match-up. A second switch was having typical-libero, senior Lexi Thorson, also hit (9 kills, 23 digs, 3 aces). Said switches were somewhat dictated by the loss of hitter Avery Davis (injury). Payton Danielson (12 kills) led the offensive effort. Maddy Michels (8 kills on 15 attempts) and Sarina Stortz (6 kills) helped out. Hannah Snell added 16 digs. The win continued M-C’s 121-match conference-match streak, which dates back to 2009. M-C (5-0, 11-1) is ranked #8 in the Class A polls.

Wyffels’ OT Run Propels Cougars

The best county football game, maybe the best game in the entire area of week two, was the M-C versus L-O contest. The Cougars overcame a double-digit deficit and pulled the rare feat of never leading in regulation and winning the ball game. The Cardinals scored two second quarter TDs (Riley Olson 1-yard run, Olson 17-yard pass from Trey Hungerholt) to lead 12-0. Just before the half, M-C got a huge blocked

punt from Drew Wyffels, setting up Karl Urbaniak’s crew with a very short field. A Wyffels to Blake Henry 9-yard TD pass made it a 12-6 at halftime. The Cougars stopped L-O to start the second, then marched 64 yards in 13 plays. A Gavin Johnson 5-yard TD run tied the game 12-12. L-O retook the lead in the fourth; Hungerholt connected with Carter Johnson on a 22-yard TD pass. M-C responded on its next possession; Wyffels dashed 74 yards to paydirt. Each team got the two-point conversion for a 20-20 game at the end of regulation. In OT, M-C got a T.F.L. (Dawson Wilder), a sack (Henry), and a pass break-up (Wyffels) to help stop L-O. An encroachment gave the Cougars a 1st and goal at the 5. G-Johnson went four yards, Wyffels the last, a walk-off 1-yard TD run! M-C prevailed 26-20 in OT. The senior QB Wyffels was the standout (13-109, 2 TDs rushing, TD passing, blocked punt). Johnson added 71 yards on 16 carries with the TD. Hungerholt (11-22, 101 yards, 2 TDs passing), Olson (rushing TD, 5-53, TD receiving), and Johnson (21-76 rushing, TD receiving) led L-O. M-C (1-0, 2-0) has now won all 15 game in the team’s 9-man series.

Hurricane Football Rallies Past Larks

One of last year’s marquee wins for Houston football was downing three-time defending state champion Grand Meadow. Coming into this season’s contest, the ‘Larks (#5) were ranked higher the ‘Canes (#10), but that was proved a misnomer. Houston spotted GM a first quarter lead (14-0) before rallying for a ranked-versus-ranked win. James Hongerholt (68 yards) and Joey Fishel (3 yards) had a pair of second quarter TD runs. With conversions, Houston went to intermission up 16-14. GM took a brief late third quarter lead (22-16). Jaytin

Millen then made his mark. The senior had the go-ahead 54-yard TD catch from Hongerholt just minutes later, making it 24-22 ‘Canes. Late in the fourth, Millen’s 3-yard TD run made it academic. Cody Hungerholt’s group prevailed 32-22. Houston’s terrific trifecta of Hongerholt (3-4, 88 yards, TD, INT passing, 17-154, TD rushing), Millen (17-103, TD rushing, 2-66, TD receiving) and Fishel (15-69, TD rushing) did the big work. The #10 ‘Canes are 1-0, 2-0.

Gophers Trudge Past Bombers

The final score was close. It was primarily a smash-mouth runversus-run football game. But two of three scores came through the air and the third was set up by a big pass play, as Chatfield football hosted Cannon Falls. Gopher Reid Johnson’s 55-yard TD pass to Ben Brogan, who made a play on an underthrown ball, put the Gophers up 7-0. In the final minute of the half, Chatfield had four-play 46-yard drive, capped by Johnson threading the needle to Chance Backer from 5 yards out. Chatfield led 13-0 at intermission. CF closed the gap late in the third. A 32-yard pass play set up a 1-yard Brodie Hansen TDrun. Chatfield took time off the clock in the fourth with a 12-play drive. They got to 3rd and goal at the two, but came away empty (6:34). The Bombers got the ball and moved it to near midfield. But Nathan Goldsmith registered a big tackle for loss on 3rd and 3. A fourth down pass fell incomplete. Jeff Johnson’s group prevailed 13-6. Gage Tuohy notched his second 100-yard rushing game for the Gophers (22-112 yards). Johnson’s completions (4-11, 76 yards, 2 TDs) were key. On 38 carries, the Gopher defense held the Bombers to 102 yards rushing (2.7 per carry). Chatfield (1-0,

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2-0) is ranked #7 in Class AA.

Trojans Harshly Say Goodbye to Rebels

For the second time in as many weeks, R-P football said goodbye to a future 9-man team in decisive fashion. The Trojans took out Kingsland week one and made Southland the victim in week two. R-P sandwiched big plays from Triton Meldahl (47 yard TD run) and Ethan Hermanson (52 yard punt return TD) around an Ethan Sense TD run (9 yards) to lead 20-0 at the half. Sense added two more rushing TDs. Landon Skalet had a 37-yard interception return TD. Scoring in all three phases of the game, R-P prevailed handily 41-7. Sense (25-180, 3 TDs rushing) carried the main ground load, supported by Meldahl (9-89, TD rushing). The duo helped R-P rush for over 300 yards. Not only did R-P have the two return TDs, but they blocked a punt (Carter Weidemann) and collected a pair of fumbles (Matt Nelson, Vinnie Mason). The Trojans (2-0, 2-0) are ranked #9 in the Class A polls.

Hot Shots

Houston volleyball stayed SEC perfect by beating Lanesboro 3-1. The ‘Canes then went 3-1 at the Cotter Invite. They begin the season 4-0 in the SEC, 7-1 overall, their best start in over a decade. Brianna Meyer’s group went 7-14 all of last season. Houston is just behind M-C (5-0, 11-1) in the SEC East. Other volleyball records; FC (1-0, 4-4), R-P (2-1, 5-5), Kingsland (2-2, 4-7), Chatfield (1-2, 2-6), Lanesboro (0-4, 2-13).

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Randolph 34, Lanesboro 14 (L: J.T. Rein 22-72, TD rushing; Carson Schwichtenberg 11-27, 125 yards, INT passing; 13-54, See SPORTS Page 25 

LUKE O’HARE LARP Cross Country

LARP runner Luke O’Hare won the La Crescent “Crazy Buffalo” Invite, his first career varsity win. The sophomore had five top tens last year. His time (17:03) would’ve gotten him to state last year. It was faster than older brother Austin (17:15.9), who ran at St. Mary’s, when he qualified for state at the 2013 Section 1A meet.

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TD rushing; Andrew Luck 7-95 receiving; R: Andrew Wenstrom 21-229, 3 TDs rushing, 12-22, 153 yards, 2 TDs passing. Burros trailed 28-14 entering fourth. Lanesboro is 0-1, 1-1) #8 in A BP 41, FC 6 (FC: Zach Haugerud 38-yard TD pass to Carson Kiehne. BP: Seth Peterson 22-27, 343 yards, 5 TDs passing; Gabe Hagen 4-141, 4 TDs receiving; Matthew Pryor 21-107 rushing; Tim Wolf 8-89 receiving. Falcons are 1-1) St. Clair 50, Kingsland 7 (Knights are 0-1, 0-2)

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R-P 3, Chatfield 1 > 25-21, 18-25, 25-15, 27-25 (RP: Lauren Lawston 8 kills, 12 digs; Alyvia Eide 17 digs; Jaelyn Connaughty 6 kills, 9 assists, 6 digs, 3 aces; Peyton Hoiness 12 assists, 8 digs, 5 aces; Kaleah Davis 5 kills, 8 aces. C: Kielan LaPlante 9 kills; Paige Erickson/ Alanna Goetzinger 6 kills; Teagan Allen 14 assists; Abby Nosbisch 18-19 serving, 6 aces)

FC 3, Rochester (John Marshall) 0 > 25-14, 25-16, 25-18 (M. Scheevel 26 assists, 17 digs; P. Donlinger 10 kills, 9 digs; S. Schrüfer 10 kills; K. Sikkink 9 kills; K.J. Corson 23 digs) #8 in A M-C 3, Kingsland 0 > 25-15, 25-20, 25-14 (MC: P. Danielson 11 kills, 8 digs; S. Stortz 6 kills; M. Michels 6 kills; K. McCabe 29 assists, 6 aces; L. Thorson 10 digs, 4 kills, 3 aces; H. Snell 14 digs. K: Lauren Buchholtz 12 kills, 16 digs; Ellie Buchholtz 8 kills, 11 digs, 6 assists; Taylor Zimmerman 14 digs; Alyssa Link 15 assists) Lanesboro 0, SG 3 > 7-25, 17-25, 20-25 (L: Sydney Taylor 7 kills, 16 digs; Alida Berg 17 digs; Ella Cambern 14 assists; Lexie Johnson 4 kills, 10 digs) Lanesboro 1, Houston 3 > 25-18, 25-18, 22-25, 25-17 (H: Ariel Scanlan 8 kills, 14 assists, 10 digs; Alyssa Rostad 8 kills; Jenny Albrecht/Emma Geiwitz 7 kills; Casey Porter 13 assists; Gretchen Hill 12 digs. L: Sophia Simes 7 kills; Mady Haugen 7 kills, 3 aces; E. Cambern 18 assists) R-P 3, La Crescent 0 > 26-24, 25-10, 25-19 (RP: Megan Oian 8 kills, 3 aces; L. Lawston 6 kills; P.

Flying high with my son

In the front seat, 87-year-old Cleo Mensink took a flight with her son, David Mensink, at the Fillmore County Airport Fly-in Drivein Breakfast on August 26. Although Cleo has ridden with David before, this was the first time in this open cockpit plane, a 1941 PT-17 Stearman biplane. Flying isn’t a rare occasion in the Mensink family, as Cleo has two sons and a granddaughter who are pilots. Photo submitted

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Hoiness 14 assists; A. Eide 22-23 serving, 5 aces, 6 digs) Chatfield 3, Southland 1 > 25-19, 25-15, 25-22 (C: K. LaPlante 8 kills; T. Allen 13 assists) Apple Valley “Aerie” Invite (FC lost to triple-A schools Hastings (17-25, 25-18, 11-15) and St. Francis (20-25, 19-25), double-A school Virginia (23-25, 19-25), while beating Minneapolis-Patrick Henry (25-9, 25-16). Falcon leaders: P. Donlinger (20 kills, 29 digs), M. Scheevel (57 assists, 18 digs), S. Schrüfer (10 kills, 8 aces), K.J. Corson (38 digs) and K. Sikkink (11 kills)) Cotter Invite (Houston beat Schaeffer (25-11, 26-24) and Cotter (25-18, 16-25, 15-8) while losing to Triton (23-25, 25-22, 8-15) in pool play. They then beat Lanesboro (25-22, 25-18). Lanesboro lost to L-A (10-25, 18-25), Red Wing (18-25, 17-25), while beating La Crescent (25-16, 25-20) in pool play, then losing to Houston. Burro leaders: Peighton Prestemon (37 digs), E. Cambern (25 assists), Payton Benson (23 digs), S. Taylor (9 kills, 15 digs), L. Johnson (12 aces))

Cross Country

La Crescent “Crazy Buffalo” Invite (LARP’s Luke O’Hare (17:03) beat Lancers’ Hunter Grimm (17:08), Reese Anderson (17:16), and Thomas Lechnir (17:35) for first place, the sophomores’ first individual varsity title. Teammates Aidan Ellinghusyen (6th), Mitchell Ledebuhr (13th), Tyler Rislov (20th), and Ricky Buchanon (21st) finished in the top 25. LARP took third as a team. LARP’s girls were incomplete with Grace Buchanon (22nd) and Hannah Linder (23rd) the top finishers) Luther “All-American” Invite (LFC’s girls finished 21st (of 26) and Chatfield was incomplete at a huge invite. Gopher Beatrice Martin was the top county performer (79th of 190 total runners). Chatfield’s boys were incomplete)

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Spring Valley business expansions mulled By Rich Wicks The Spring Valley City Council held a regular council meeting on September 10. Members present included Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jessy Betts, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Mike Hadland was absent. Aaron Kolling addressed the council, saying, “So we’re basically looking for some more land. We’re in the preliminary stage of looking at expanding our business again, and where we’re going to do it…I can’t promise you that we build a building next year or the year after.” Kolling went on to say that he and his business partners are looking at all options, and he’s aware that some small towns give lots away for free or at very low cost for businesses that are building or expanding. Jessy Betts spoke up, saying if Kolling’s business were to get a couple more industrial lots in Spring Valley, and used them simply for parking, that would not increase the city’s tax base at all. So he advocated for setting up a lease agreement, and possible giving Kolling’s business the “first right of refusal” option to purchase the lots if/when someone shows an interest in building on the lots. Betts explained, “We want to give you the availability to do it, we just don’t want to handcuff ourselves,” in the event that another business wishes to build on the lots. Deb Zimmer shared her opinion that, “Your best expansion happens from within,” meaning businesses that are already established in the community. After discussion, the council chose to table the issue for now, and will bring options to the next meeting to consider. The council considered, and approved, a request from Eugene Bronk and Jason Jewison (employees of Seabright Electric) for donation of a lot on which they will build

a pole shed this fall. The plans for the shed are 56’ by 64’ by 16’. The council passed Resolution 2018-25, setting the Preliminary Tax Levy. Zimmer reminded the council that, once the levy is set, “You can lower it, but you can’t increase it.” The levy will be collectable in 2019, and is set at $1,484,188 total. The council revisited the issue of ATV usage within city limits. The permit cost of $50 had been previously set, but no penalty fee had been set for those who fail to get a permit. Council members suggested the penalty needs to be more than the permit amount, as an incentive for users to get a permit, rather than “taking their chances” of being fined. The council chose to drop the permit cost to $25 and set the penalty amount at $50. There was discussion of the water-damaged walls in city hall. Zimmer said the city would need to install an air exchanger, and possibly a dehumidifier in the basement, so get rid of the moisture that has caused mold and structural problems. The council opted to move forward with buying the air exchanger and getting estimates to tear out the damaged wall. The removal may be done by “Sentenced to Serve” workers, if available. The council approved Resolution 2018-26, supporting library funding partnership between cities and Fillmore County. The resolution points out that usage of the library is 40% rural/county, but that county provides only 30% of the funding. The resolution asks the county to consider increasing funding to 40% by fiscal year 2024. The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. The next regular meeting of the council will be Monday, September 24 at 6 p.m. As always, the public is welcome.

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Wanted: Office Administrator at Faith UMC, Spring Valley, MN. Twentyfive hours per week, Schedule TBD. Please find full job desctription and contact information at http://faithsv.net/inthe-news/. h6,13-o

Part-time position cleaning stalls, morning hours. Apply at Hoffman Stables, Preston, MN. 507-765-2250. h17,24-x

WE ARE GROWING! The Jeff Ellingson Agency is seeking career minded individuals that understand the unlimited earning potential and an opportunity to own their own business in the insurance field. This sales and service position includes salary plus new and renewal commissions. This is a unique career opportunity for professionals in the Preston area. If interested please email your resume and cover letter to Jeff Ellingson at jellings@amfam.com. h20tfn-o

BRANDING IRON is looking for a parttime bartender + serving hours. Some experience preferred. Stop up and fill out an application or any questions, call Steve at 507-765-3388. h10,17-o

REACH OUT TO HELP A NEIGHBOR! Lutheran Social Service of MN is seeking volunteers to serve as compaions to older adults in the community. Companions share their time and compassion to help support their health and independence. Income and mileage reimbursement provided! Call Jacqueline at 651-3109455 or jacqueline.james@lssmn.org h10,17,24,1,8,15,22,29-o

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25 TRUCK DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED! Earn $1000 per week! Paid CDL Training! Stevens Transport covers all costs! 1-877-209-1309 drive4stevens. com (NANI)

AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Get FAA approved hands on Aviation training. Financial Aid for qualified students Career placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888686-1704 (NANI) NEW AUTHORS WANTED! Page Publishing will help you self-publish your own book. FREE author submission kit! Limited offer! Why wait? Call now: 855-623-8796 (MCN)

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Semcac Head Start/Home Based Educator Preston Are you looking for a unique position that is as rewarding as it is challenging? Would you like to make an early, lasting difference in a child’s life? Come join the Semcac Head Start team working with birth to age 3 children and their parents. Position would service rural families in Fillmore county. Required: home-based CDA or comparable as part of AA or BA Degree in early childhood education, social work, nursing, or family/ human studies. 20 hours/week, year-round position with benefits. Semcac offers a supportive professional work environment. Applications and more information available at www.semcac.org or by contacting Barb Thompson at Semcac: (507) 864-8202 or barb.thompson@semcac.org. Former and current Head Start parents are encouraged to apply. Application must be postmarked by September 24, 2018. E.O.E.

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JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: • General receptionist duties • Data entry • Provide support to staff as requested • Special Projects as assigned REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS: • High School Diploma • Previous Office Experience or School experience •Proficient in MS Office, Email, Internet •Requires strong communication skills, both verbal and written, organizational skills, the ability to work with others and the ability to work with confidential documents •Ability to manage multiple tasks and achieve deadlines in a timely manner This position is a 10 month position working 5 days per week, approximately 40 hours per week and 8 hours per day during the hours of 8-4:30pm. Application for the position can be found on our school website (www.lanesboro.k12. mn.us) or be picked up in the school office. Application deadline is September 24, 2018. EOE

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Park Lane Estates Assisted Living

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111 Fillmore Place SE Preston, MN

…because the journey matters MABEL Green Lea Senior Living is Looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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

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

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115 N. Lyndale Ave. Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 • EOE

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General Laborers

current openings in NE IA and SE MN!

Central Cable is currently accepting applications for General Laborers. We offer a competitive wage within the industry, excellent advancement potential and a $500 signon bonus. Laborer wages without a CDL start at $17/hr and $19/hr with a CDL, plus $50 daily per diem. Applicants are not required to have a CDL, but must be willing to obtain one. Typical work week is Monday – Thursday on site, including overnights with Friday-Sunday off. A positive attitude and the ability to work with others is necessary. Central Cable offers health insurance (dental, vision, life) and 401k. Please call 920-324-4118 or email ofﬁce@centralcablecontractors.com to receive an application. You may also complete an application on our website, www.centralcablecontractors.com.

PART-TIME BARTENDERS Ideal candidate has a flexible schedule with great communication skills. Must be 18 years of age with a clean background. • Week night & weekend shifts available

Join our great team!

Apply in person or call: 507-765-2205 after 4pm for more information.

FILLMORE COUNTY DAC

FULL-TIME BAR MANAGER & EVENT COORDINATOR

Generous paid time oﬀ • Life insurance

Ideal candidate has a flexible schedule with great communication skills. Must be 18 years of age with a clean background.

is seeking direct support professionals to work with individuals with disabilities!

no holidays Monday - Friday No nights or weekends!

For inquiries and application, call 507-765-3378, or go to our website: www.fillmorecountydac.com for an application.

EOE/AA

• Industry Experience Preferred • Starting wage negotiable with opportunities to advance

Apply in person or call: 507-765-2205 after 4pm for more information.

217 St. Paul St. SW 507.765.2205 • Preston, MN

NURSING ASSISTANTS FT/PT and On-Call

Chosen Valley Care Center is looking for enthusiastic, dependable and caring CNAs to join our team. Chosen Valley Care Center enjoys a solid reputation of cares and services, in a supportive working environment, by a dedicated facility team. We are looking for nursing assistants who are compassionate and who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents. We are willing to train the right applicant. This position opening includes: • Premium Wages • Medical/Dental Insurance - if eligible • 401K Matching Retirement Plan - if eligible • PTO - if eligible • Flexible Scheduling on all shifts Applications/resumes will be accepted until the position is ﬁlled & can be mailed to: Director of Nursing, Chosen Valley Care Center, Inc., 1102 Liberty Street SE, Chatﬁeld, MN 55923 or emailed to: nm@chosenvalleyseniorliving.com. Applicants receive considerations for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.

CHOSEN VALLEY CARE CENTER, INC. A Senior Living Community

SCHEDULE COORDINATOR Please raise your hand if you can say yes to the following: Are you a proven problem solver? Do you like getting to know people from all walks of life? Are you a “doer” that is ready to roll up your sleeves and make things happen? If your hand is still raised, we’re seeking your energy and enthusiasm at Spring Valley Dental as our Schedule Coordinator. Dr. Keith Casella, Dr. Lauren Phipps, and the Spring Valley Dental team are in need of a person who is warm, welcoming and energetic, with a can-do attitude to complete our team. Our well-established practice is full of fun, detail-oriented team members who support each other and have a passion for patient care. Candidates would be responsible for front office operations, including scheduling and coordinating patient care and insurance verification. Position is full-time working Monday through Thursday: 7:30 – 5:30, and every other Friday: 6:30 – 1:30. Our hours are Monday: 7-5, Tuesday: 7-5, Wednesday: 7-5, Thursday: 7-5, and every other Friday: 7-1. Be part of a team where you wear many hats and contribute directly to the success and direction of our practice! If you're looking to become part of a hard working team and pursue a rewarding career please contact us. Send resume to: Spring Valley Dental 823 North Broadway Spring Valley, MN 55975 FAX: 800-790-4073 resumes@springvalleymndental.com

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OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, include standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn-x NICE ONE BEDROOM Apartment at 417 Kansas Street, Preston. $450/month, includes heat, water, sewer and garbage. Laundry facilities in bldg. Available Sept. 1. Call daytime 507-765-2281, evenings 507-765-4423 or 765-2413. r30TFN-o 2 BEDROOM DUPLEX APARTMENT in Harmony. Stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer. Furnished. $500 per month 507452-6178. r10TFN-o Apartments for rent in downtown Rushford. 1 downstairs furnished 2 bedroom, stove, refrigerator, microwave 1 upstairs unfurnished, stove, refrigerator, microwave. If interested call Joan 507-864-7886. r17-o

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-18-605 In Re: Estate of Chester McKay a/k/a, Chester W. McKay, Chester Wilbur McKay, Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF LOST WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on November 13, 2018, at 8:30 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at 101 Fillmore St, Preston, Minnesota, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be a copy of the Decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Will dated July 5, 2000 and first Codicil dated March 1, 2013 and for the appointment of Marilyn Ludens, whose address is 555 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 as personal representative of the Decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the Decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts to administer the Decedentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s estate. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. Â§ 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 29, 2018 BY THE COURT /s/Matthew J. Opat Judge of District Court James Attwood Court Administrator Nethercut Schieber PA Greg Schieber MN# 395855 32 Main Ave N, Harmony, MN 55939 Telephone: (507) 886-6131 e-mail: greg@ranlaw.net ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER Publish 17,24

Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Sacred Clay Country Inn 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 23234 Grosbeak Rd Lanesboro, mn 55949 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Sacred Clay Country Inn llc 23234 Grosbeak Rd lanesboro, mn 55949 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: August 21, 2018 Fred Kiel, CEO Publish 10,17

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: December 31, 2003 MORTGAGOR: Nathan R Feltis, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 16, 2004, Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 337134. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Dated December 31, 2003 Recorded January 16, 2004, as Document No. 337135. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 206 Main Street West, Spring Valley, MN 55975 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: R36.0313.000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The W. 40 feet of Lot 1 and the W. 40 feet of the N. 14 feet of Lot 2, all in Block 12, in the Original Town of the Village (now City) of Spring Valley, as per the recorded plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for said county. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $48,500.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $32,915.04 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: November 8, 2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including 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 May 8, 2019 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “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: August 28, 2018 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 - 18-006447 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 3,10,17,24,1,8

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: November 22, 2011 MORTGAGOR: Lynn A. Ryan, a married person. MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 1, 2011 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 386418. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Dated July 21, 2015 Recorded July 27, 2015, as Document No. 404592. TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100867111991031761 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: American Mortgage & Equity Consultants, Inc. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 22417 Almond Road, Peterson, MN 55962 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: R04.0292.000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 35, Township 103 North, Range 8 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the northwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 35; thence North 89 degrees 01 minutes 28 seconds East (Assumed Bearing) along the north line of said Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter 809.44 feet to the point of beginning; thence South 01 degrees, 14 minutes 40 seconds East 223.77 feet; thence South 82 degrees 10 minutes 22 seconds West 55.59 feet; thence South 06 degrees 24 minutes 08 seconds East 19.54 feet; thence South 89 degrees 08 minutes 33 seconds East 53.50 feet; thence South 01 degrees 14 minutes 40 seconds East 83.31 feet; thence South 25 degrees 18 minutes 24 seconds East 123.91 feet; thence South 00 degrees 22 minutes 35 seconds East 45.53 feet; thence South 87 degrees 11 minutes 00 seconds East 40.70 feet; thence North 26 degrees 17 minutes 46 seconds East 144.27 feet; thence North 46 degrees 04 minutes 52 seconds East 124.49 feet; thence South 87 degrees 38 minutes 34 seconds East 153.08 feet to the centerline of Almond Road; thence North 00 degrees 21 minutes 54 seconds West along the centerline of Almond Road 291.87 feet to the intersection with the north line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 35 and the northerly extension of the centerline of Almond Road; thence South 89 degrees 01 minutes 28 seconds West along said north line 405.93 fee to the point of beginning. Said tract contains 3.31 acres more or less. Said tract is subject to a 66’ wide access and utility easement. Said tract is subject to the right-of-way easement of Almond Road. Said tract is subject to any other easements of record. COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $113,546.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $102,436.02 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: November 8, 2018 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including 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 May 8, 2019, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “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: September 5, 2018 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/ Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 30 - 18-006364 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 17,24,1,8,15,22

NOTICE OF STATE LAND SALE By Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Notice is hereby given that state land located in Fillmore County, as described below, is hereby offered for sale by the Commissioner of Natural Resources. The land will be sold at public auction as required by Minn. Stat. Ch. 92 and 94. Bidders are advised to obtain property data sheets and be familiar with the properties, prices, and terms and conditions of sale prior to attending the auction. To obtain a property data sheet, visit http:// www.dnr.state.mn.us/lands_minerals/ landsale/index.html or call (651) 259-5432, (888) MINNDNR or email: min.landsale@ state.mn.us Please specify the property number. Public Land Auction on Thursday, November 8, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. followed by the auction at 10:30 a.m. at the Department of Natural Resources Central Office Lobby Conference Room, 500 Lafayette Rd. St. Paul, MN 55155-4045. Land in Fillmore County to be sold at this event is as follows: Property #23144: That part of the North Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 26, Township 104 North, Range 9 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, bounded by the following described lines: to find the point of beginning commence at the west quarter corner of said Section 26; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes East 600.6 feet along the east-west quarter line of said Section 26 to the point of beginning; thence South 64 degrees 30 minutes East 130.2 feet; thence South 52 degrees 52 minutes East 801.8 feet; thence South 49 degrees 34 minutes East 434.1 feet;

thence South 60 degrees 08 minutes East 231.6 feet; thence North 87 degrees 20 minutes East 213.2 feet; thence South 63 degrees 53 minutes East 456.0 feet; thence South 76 degrees 53 minutes East 215.4 feet to the north-south quarter line of said Section 26; thence North 01 degree 17 minutes West 624.8 feet along the north-south quarter line of said Section 26; thence North 65 degrees 42 minutes West 1128.1 feet; thence North 37 degrees 00 minutes West 112.5 feet to the east-west quarter line of said Section 26; thence South 89 degrees 53 minutes West 1009.1 feet along the east-west quarter line of said Section 26 to the point of beginning. Including all riparian rights to the contained 25.6 acres, more or less and subject to existing road easements. General Statement of Terms of Sale: The following is a summary of terms: Please obtain the document Instructions for Oral Bid Auction and Terms and Conditions of Sale on the DNR Land Sale web page or by phone or email as outlined above. The property data sheet details the comprehensive terms and conditions of sale. Bidding for each parcel will start at the minimum bid, which is the appraised value plus sale costs. Any bid for less than the minimum stated on the property data sheet will be rejected. The successful bidder must pay 10% of the bid amount, which must be enclosed with the bid at the time of the sealed bid auction opening. The balance of the purchase price must be paid within 90 days from the date of the auction. Bidders are advised to obtain a property data sheet and instructions for oral bid auction prior to attending the auction. Publish 17

State of Minnesota County of Fillmore District Court Third Judicial District Court File Number: 23-CV-18-503 Case Type: Name Change Affidavit in Support of Order for Publication and Order for Publication (Minor Name Change) (Minn. Stat. § 259.10, subd. 1) In the Matter of the Application of: Trista Jean O’Connor On Behalf of: Alaina Faith Ingvalson-Olson For a Change of Name to: Alaina Faith O’Connor The undersigned applicant states that: 1. I have filed an Application for Name Change in Fillmore County District Court for a change of name for the minor child from Alaina Faith Ingvalson-Olson to Alaina Faith O’Connor. 2c. I do not know the address of the nonapplicant parent. 3. The last know location of the nonapplicant parent was: The last physical address provided by the non-applicant parent was 41248 Hwy 44, Mabel MN 55954. He refueses to provide current physical address. The only address nonapplicant parent will provide to applicant parent is PO Box 265, Mabel MN 55954. 4. The last know location of the non-applicant parent’s employment was: Northern Engraving, 202 4th Ave NE, Spring Grove, MN 55974. 5. The names and addresses of the nonapplicant’s parent’s parents, brothers or sister, children, and other close relatives are: Linda Gjere, 205 S. Robert St., Mabel MN 55954; Logan Olson, S2870 Spruce St., Fountain City WI 54629. 6. I have made the following efforts to get the non-applicant parent’s address from these persons: 8/21/18 email to Justin Olson requesting physical address; 8/21/18 response was via text to not provide physical address but to send mail to PO Box and mail would be forwarded. 8/21/18 email to Linda Gjere requesting physical address; 8/23/18 email response was that she would stay out of the situation and an address was not provided. Therefore, I request that the Court allow publication of the Notice of Hearing. I further request that the Court set a new hearing date, if necessary. I declare under penalty of perjury that everything I have stated in this document is true and correct. Minn. Stat. § 358.116. Dated: August 27, 2018 /s/Trista O’Connor Order for Publication Based on the above Affidavit, IT IS ORDERED: 1. Notice shall be given by publication once a week for three consecutive weeks in the legal newspaper of the county of the other parent’s last known address. 2. The date and time of the Hearing on the Application for Name Change is October 9, 2018, at 3:30 p.m. at the following address: Fillmore County District Courthouse, 101 Fillmore St., Preston, MN. Dated: August 27, 2018 /s/Matthew J. Opat Judge of District Court Publish 3,10,17

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT probate division Court File No. 23-PR-18-595 Estate of Sean M. Maternowski, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS (INTESTATE) Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Kathleen J. Culbertson, whose address is 16610 Kettle River Blvd., Columbus, Minnesota, 55025, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: August 28, 2018 /s/James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Cameron R. Kelly Lommen Abdo, P.A. Grandview Professional Building, Suite 210 400 South Second Street Hudson, WI 54016 Attorney License No: 032873X Telephone: (715) 386-8217 FAX: (715) 386-8219 Email: ckelly@lommen.com Publish 10,17

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Estate of Barbara Mosher, aka Barbara Ann Mosher, Decedent Court File No. 23-PR-18-668 NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated July 3, 2013, (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Thomas Mosher, whose address is 208 E. High Street, Spring Valley, Minnesota, 55975, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. 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. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minnesota Statutes section 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: August 30, 2018 James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Thomas M. Manion Law Office of Thomas M. Manion, P.A. 204 Parkway Avenue North Lanesboro, MN, 55949 Attorney License No: 0067167 Telephone: (507) 467-2317 FAX: (507) 467-2400 Email: tmanion@tmanionlaw.com Publish 10,17

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF PRESTON DAIRY & FARM ASSN.

The secretary of the Preston Dairy & Farm Assn. gives notice that the annual meeting of the association will be held on Wednesday, the 19th day of September, 2018. Supper is at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting begins at 8:00 p.m. at the Preston Golf Course in Preston, MN for the purpose of electing two (2) directors and any other business that may properly come before the meeting. Eric Scheevel, Secretary

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New Listing

101 W Coffee St Lanesboro, MN $950/month

100 Hidden Valley Lanesboro, MN $549,000

MLS#4088546

Pending

MLS#4090043

Pending

MLS#4090303 3 BED, 2 BATH • 1,780 SQ. FT.

Beautiful home & Lovely Neighborhood! You don’t want to miss this wonderful 3 Bedroom, 2 bath home with nice Kitchen with lots of cabinet space, formal dining room that opens into the large living room area with new ﬁreplace. The dining room has a walk-out to a beautiful deck and large backyard that is fully fenced.

602 County Road 8 • Fountain, MN • $172,900

15312 745th Ave Glenville, MN $289,900

Pending

MLS#4071760 4 BED, 4 BATH • 2,718 SQ. FT. Once in a lifetime opportunity! Custom built private off-the-grid retreat on 56 acres with in walking distance to Lanesboro.

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

802 7th Ave SW Austin, MN $119,900

1717 11th Ave NE Rochester, MN $215,500

MLS#4090009 2 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom home with new wood ﬂooring, Interior/Exterior painted recently. Crown molding & panel doors, custom oak kitchen cabinets & built-in hutch in dining area. Huge master w/ private bath & walk-in closet.

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MLS#4090677

Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with many great amenities! Wood floors on the main level with updated kitchen appliances and large deck overlooking spacious backyard with privacy. The basement is partially finished with a family room and downstairs bedroom and a large unfinished room to be finished the way you want it done.

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Ag Land | Residential commerical | recreational

MLS#4086386 MLS#4086390 2.61 ACRES 2.50 ACRES Gorgeous Lot for sale with the enjoyment Gorgeous Lot for sale with the enjoyment of common woods, trails and access to the of common woods, trails and access to Root River for outdoor enjoyment. It’s time the Root River for outdoor enjoyment. It’s to build on this 2.61 acre lot! time to build on this 2.50 acre lot! MLS#4087466

21257 US Hwy 52 • Preston, MN

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

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

500 Riverview Dr. Whalan, MN $84,900

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

701 Parkway Ave Lanesboro, MN $197,000 MLS#4085076 1 BED, 2 BATHS • 3,472 SQ. FT. The Cracked Egg is a well established restaurant for sale in scenic Lanesboro! Great Location off of US Hwy 16 and Parkway.

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Ofﬁce 507-886-4221 • 25 W Center St Harmony, MN 55939 EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED

830 3rd Ave SE, Harmony

310 2 Ave SW, Harmony nd

$109,900

Reduced!

2013 360th St., Decorah

$154,900

280 2nd St SE, Harmony

230 3rd Ave SE, Harmony Fixer upper. Large home on a nice lot needs your TLC. $22,900

103 Valley St NW, Preston New build. 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom. Backs up to county. Priceless memories await

Quick posession available! 4 bed, 2 bath w/ﬁnished basement. Finished att 2 car garage. Easy to keep yard w/ privacy

435 2nd Ave SE, Harmony

740 3rd Ave SE, Harmony

Impressive property with quality ﬁnishes & room for all! Gathering made easy. Beautiful fenced backyard.

30 2nd St NE, Harmony

60 1 Ave SE, Harmony

$75,000

$216,000

$159,900

$95,000

TBD Cedar Rd, Peterson Slice of paradise! 13.26 acres w/ buildable spot, countryside views, mature trees and pasture.

112 Pleasant St NE Preston

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

Spacious 2 story w/nice layout - 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 car attatched garage w/heat & 220 plugs.

County 30, Harmony

245 2nd Ave NE, Harmony

415 2nd Ave SW, Harmony

306 3rd St N, Mabel

Backs up to county! Spacious 3 bedroom plus den w/lots of storage. 2 car heated att garage plus 26x32 bonus garage - bring your toys!

Absolutely charming 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Original features throughout.

$160,000

Reduced!

$76,500

$157,500

O F SE M N& ALL IA

Moving made simple! Main ﬂoor living & full basement. Wonderful composite deck w/ country view. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Quality & Craftsmanship! Tastefully preserved yet updated. Backyard deck and covered sitting area.

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

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Slice of country life on 1 acre. 2005 home, 3 bed, 2 bath. Large deck and mature windbreak.

Renovation project. Nice lot w/ potential. Fix up this 2 bedroom or build. REDUCED $15,000

PENDING Woodland retreat on 46 acres. Buildable. Near Upper Iowa River.

Masterfully renovated! 5 bedrooms w/main ﬂoor living & ﬁnished basement. NEW appliances & mechanicals. Make your move!

Todd Hadoff

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

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$435,000

* 80 acres *

22004 411TH AVE, LANESBORO

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

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$369,900

26047 GLADIOLA LANE, LANESBORO 3.22 acres • Beautiful setting & views • 4+ bedrooms • 4 baths • Wood floors • High ceilings • Open floor plan • Formal dining • Living room • 2 family rooms • Master bath with jetted tub • Main floor laundry • Large office • Rec area • 3 car attached garage • Crown molding • Paneled doors E

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$99,900

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Chatfield Office Rochester Office 116 N. Main St. 4123 26th St. NW $124,900

$277,000

344 MAIN ST N #3, CHATFIELD

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$169,900

SOLD!

601 FILLMORE ST, LANEBSORO

Remodeled and updated • Large corner lot • 4 bedrooms • 2 baths • Formal dining room • Living room • Main ﬂoor laundry • Large deck • Crown molding • Patio • Garden • Enclosed porch • 864 sq. ft. garage /heated shop • New windows, roof, doors, water and breaker box NEW

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116 FILLMORE ST., PRESTON

13947 117 ST. SE, CHATFIELD

Ranch home on corner • 3 car garage • Carport • Living room •

SOLD!

626 CLIFF ST., CHATFIELD

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$257,500

$140,000

w/gas ﬁreplace • 2 car garage • Machine shed • Storage shed • Play shed • Large room to play • Ideal for animals • AMAZING VIEWS

$147,500

$92,900

SOLD!

933 GRAND ST SE, CHATFIELD

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$569,900

27583 DEEP RIVER ROAD LANESBORO

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

Commercial Opportunities

101 2ND ST., FOUNTAIN

4 bedroom • 2 baths • Remodeled and updated • Large private lot • Formal living and dining room • Kitchen with dining • Car siding ceilings • Cedar ceilings • Main ﬂoor laundry • 2 car garage • Fire pit Mature trees • Vinyl siding Move in ready! G

TIN W LIS

$209,500

617 CIRCLE DR, LANESBORO

Large ranch on large corner lot • 3+ Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Large living room • 4 bedroom • Steel siding • 2+ garage • Large yard • Open kitchen and dining • Formal dining room • Remodeled bath • Freshly painted throughout home • All Living room • Ideal for permanent home or rental • Quick possession available new flooring on main floor • Large family room • Rec room w/car • Office-could be 4th bedroom • Large storage room • Deck • Mature trees • 2+ Attached garage

$195,000

FORESTVILLE STATE PARK

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

27315 230TH ST, PRESTON

7.5 acres • Additional 13 acres available • Charming country home (Crestwood Country Cabin) • Ideal for horse set up • Wood ceilings and walls • 3 Bedrooms • Main ﬂoor laundry • Open living and dining area • Steel roof • New windows • RV hook-ups • Loft area • Insulated 2+garage • Covered porch • Shed with country kitchen • Deck ﬁre pit 14x30 storage shed • Great views • Close to town • Can be used as a rental property or personal home

$102,500

3 bedrooms • large private lot • fenced yard • new roof • repainted • covered patio • living room • storage shed

LIS NEW

ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE $59,900

Condo • 2 bedrooms • 2 baths • Open living, Dining and Kitchen Dining room • Open lower level ready to finish • Vinyl siding • acres overlooking city • Amazing views • 3 bedrooms on main floor • Covered porch • Walking distance to grocery store and downtown 2Formal • Large master with 2 w/in closets • Attached garage living room and dining room • Wood floors • Large family room

$179,900

503 HILLCREST ST E, LANESBORO

New Ofﬁce

$149,900

713 AUBURN AVENUE S, LANESBORO

TOWNHOUSE No assoc. fee • Immaculate townhouse with 3 bedrooms 409 HILCREST ST E, LANESBORO 432 LINE ST., WYKOFF • 2 baths • Vaulted ceilings • Open floor plan • Wood floors throughout 2 Bedrooms • 2 baths • Wood floors and doorways • New furnance and C/A main floor • Main floor laundry • Pantry • Center island • 4-season porch New washer and dryer • New windows • Vinyl ceiling • Covered porch • 2 Car 1-level living • 2 Bedrooms • 2 baths • Living room • Dining room • Screen-in 1 acre in city limits • Remodeled and updated throughout • Main floor laundry/mud attached garage and storage shed • Lower level is ready to be finished. • Deck • Covered patio • Sky lite • Large family room w/walk-out • D/o • porch • Office • 2 car attached garage • 2 storage sheds • Large lot • Quiet room crown molding • Remodeled bathrooms • Large patio • Heated 2+ detached Storage shed • Large yard • Fire pit • Great views street • Beautiful views • Well maintained and updated. garage • Storage shed • New furnace • C/A • Wiring • Plumbing and insulation

SOLD!

$135,000

Spud Boy Diner

105 PARKWAY AVE, LANESBORO

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

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$114,900 90 MAIN ST., FOUNTAIN

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

List your property with Todd! 4 bedrooms • 2 baths

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FARM FOR SALE: 170 acres north of Highland in Sections 11 & 12 of Holt Twp. 130 acres of tillable and balance hunting land. Call Ken @ 651-3241555. ALC. re13,20,27,3,10,17,24,1,8,1 522,29-o

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3 BR, 3 BA Open Staircase Hardwood Floors

RUSHFORD 307 Industrial Drive $119,900

PETERSON â&#x20AC;˘ CEDAR ROAD â&#x20AC;˘ LAND

Approx 82 Acres â&#x20AC;˘ Call for details â&#x20AC;˘ $385,000

Approx 3200 Sq Ft Zoned Light Industrial

PETERSON â&#x20AC;˘ CEDAR ROAD â&#x20AC;˘ LAND

Approx 165 Acres â&#x20AC;˘ Call for details â&#x20AC;˘ $513,000 PETERSON â&#x20AC;˘ CEDAR ROAD â&#x20AC;˘ LAND

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Approx 194 Acres â&#x20AC;˘ Call for details â&#x20AC;˘ $842,000

Approx 9 Acres Next to Root River â&#x20AC;˘ Great for Camping Not Buildable $49,900

MABEL - 2 LOTS NOLAN VALLEY 3.82 ACRE BUILDABLE LOT - $30,000 3.96 ACRE BUILDABLE LOT - $32,000

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Hunting and Trout Streams Nearby

1 residential lots zoned R3 â&#x20AC;˘ 5 commercial lots â&#x20AC;˘ Call for lot sizes and pricing

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Beautiful 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath turn of the century historic â&#x20AC;&#x153;Twinâ&#x20AC;? home. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love all the original woodwork, fireplace & original mantle, freshly updated kitchen with breakfast nook, formal dining, main floor laundry, large yard with perennial gardens and newly landscape yard. Extra storage shed, new patio area in back yard and 2 car detached garage. The covered front porch has new indoor/outdoor carpeting. Convenient location close to park and walking distance to downtown business district and restaurants.

404 MATHER ST.

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LEROY â&#x20AC;˘ $268,000

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$417,900 11706 COUNTY ROAD 138 SE, CHATFIELD #4090267 â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 2,784 sq. ft.â&#x20AC;˘ 5 Garage stalls â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor living â&#x20AC;˘ Custom cabinetry â&#x20AC;˘ Remodeled bath â&#x20AC;˘ Large breezeway â&#x20AC;˘ Wood furnace â&#x20AC;˘ Blacktop driveway â&#x20AC;˘ Metal roofs â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Ponds â&#x20AC;˘ Pasture with spring fed creek â&#x20AC;˘ Wood shed â&#x20AC;˘ Pole shed w/workshop â&#x20AC;˘ Storage shed 82 ACRES ON THE ROOT RIVER

NEW PRICE

ADAMS, MN â&#x20AC;˘ $147,900

4.48 acres on hard surface road! Hard to find property with 2 machine sheds, 40x48 with 220 electrical & workbench, 36x40 with cement floor & drain. 3 bdrm 1 bath home. Updated kitchen, new laminate floors, some newer windows, main floor laundry and updated full bath with pedestal sink. 2 car attached garage, cement patio, good septic and good well. Priced to sell!

RANCH STYLE CLEAN & READY

$199,900 208 AVE A NE, CHATFIELD

305 S. SECTION AVE.

SPRING VALLEY, MN. â&#x20AC;˘ $74,900

Own for less than rent payments! 3 Bedroom 2 bath home with permanent siding, newer shingles on the house, newer double garage, updated electrical, some updated windows, cute little front porch, updated kitchen and close to downtown business district. Has been rental property with good rental history.

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths, â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ Built 1984 â&#x20AC;˘ 2,184 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Updated kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor laundry â&#x20AC;˘ Oak & Red Birch hardwood floors â&#x20AC;˘ Ceramic tile â&#x20AC;˘ Finished lower level with wet bar â&#x20AC;˘ New carpet â&#x20AC;˘ Steel siding â&#x20AC;˘ Deck â&#x20AC;˘ Private backyard â&#x20AC;˘ Quiet location

1002 JOHN & MARY DR SE, CHATFIELD

#4090882

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car Garage â&#x20AC;˘ 0.32 acre â&#x20AC;˘ Great floor plan â&#x20AC;˘ 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ceilings â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood floors â&#x20AC;˘ Vaulted ceilings â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor laundry â&#x20AC;˘ Master Suite â&#x20AC;˘ 2,792 sq. ft.â&#x20AC;˘ Ceramic tile â&#x20AC;˘ Deck â&#x20AC;˘ Patio â&#x20AC;˘ Landscaped â&#x20AC;˘ Built in 2001 â&#x20AC;˘ Corner lot â&#x20AC;˘ Desirable neighborhood INCREDIBLE HILLTOP SETTING WITH GORGEOUS VIEWS

127 ACRES

NEW LISTING

$599,999 12716 COUNTY RD 138 SE, CHATFIELD #4082543

â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Plus bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car Garage â&#x20AC;˘ Built 1990 â&#x20AC;˘ 2,143 sq. ft. on one floor â&#x20AC;˘ No steps â&#x20AC;˘ Handicap Accessible â&#x20AC;˘ 26â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 27â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Workshop â&#x20AC;˘ 54â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 54â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Barn/Shed with box/tie stalls â&#x20AC;˘ 36 tillable acres â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent hunting with +/- 20 wooded acres â&#x20AC;˘ Awesome horse setup â&#x20AC;˘ +/- 1620 ft North Branch Root River

$227,000 #4088912

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bath â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car Gar. (728 sq. ft.) â&#x20AC;˘ 3,808 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Main Floor living â&#x20AC;˘ Energy efficient â&#x20AC;˘ Private & fenced yard â&#x20AC;˘ Wood floors â&#x20AC;˘ Paneled doors â&#x20AC;˘ Open layout â&#x20AC;˘ Large rooms â&#x20AC;˘ Finished lower level â&#x20AC;˘ Theatre room â&#x20AC;˘ In-floor heat ready â&#x20AC;˘ Drive a little save a lot â&#x20AC;˘ Choice of schools

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PRESTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JUST LISTED! FOUNTAIN TOWNSHIP - 5 acre completely wooded building site just off the blacktop along County Road, privacy galore & excellent hunting. #4090298 $69,900 FOUNTAIN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8.5 acre building site with a couple acres of tillable located off the county road high on the hill overlooking the valley. #4077950 $85,000 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 20 acre building site (5 tillable, balance woods) adjacent to state land. Blacktop road, great views, good access, new driveway, trails and tons of wildlife. #4085542 $149,900 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; CARROLTON TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 acres of woods with approximately 400â&#x20AC;&#x2122; of creek frontage and adjoins State land. Ideal for hunting, recreation or weekend getaway. Additional land available for building site. #4076539 $49,900 LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $79,900

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â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ Main floor living â&#x20AC;˘ Deck â&#x20AC;˘ 2,172 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ Master suite â&#x20AC;˘ Fireplace â&#x20AC;˘ Blacktop Road â&#x20AC;˘ New metal roof â&#x20AC;˘ New septic â&#x20AC;˘ Good well â&#x20AC;˘ 0.92 acre â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car heated garage (1,246 sq. ft.) with storage area

100 GOLD ST N, WYKOFF

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â&#x20AC;˘ Totally renovated building â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial kitchen â&#x20AC;˘ Pizza ovens â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Dining areas â&#x20AC;˘ Finished LL â&#x20AC;˘ Operating as Bank Gift Haus & Margaretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tea Room â&#x20AC;˘ Professional rental office with separate access

6.93 ACRES $169,900 26198 COUNTY 38, SPRING VALLEY #4091099

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedroom â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Bath â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ 2,664 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ 1961-1.5 Story â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood floors â&#x20AC;˘ Poured foundation â&#x20AC;˘ New metal roof & windows â&#x20AC;˘ Numerous outbuildings â&#x20AC;˘ Hobby Farm â&#x20AC;˘ Selling â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS-ISâ&#x20AC;? condition â&#x20AC;˘ Cash/Conventional

WYKOFF â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Farm in Jordan Township â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 124 acres located in a beautiful valley LANESBORO â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HOLT TOWNSHIP â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Approximately 93.5 acres (39 tillable acres with the Root River running through the property. Approximately 45 acres could rented, 13.5 CRP, 22 wooded, balance yard/pasture) with home and outbuildings. be tillable with the balance being fenced pasture. Includes hay shed. $399,900 Excellent investment & hunting property. $535,000 $480,000

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SPRING VALLEY â&#x20AC;˘ $189,900

Totally renovated & remodeled 3 bedroom 2 bath home. All the walls have new sheet rock and will be mudded, taped and painted in neutral color. New plumbing & electrical with new furnace and water heater. Mud room is also home to main floor laundry â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all new. Âž bath on main floor with shower â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all new. New laminate flooring throughout main floor. Stairs and upper level will have all new carpet. Upstairs full bath is all new. Both baths will have linoleum installed, new toilets, sinks etc. Formal dining room has arched doorway to living room area. Kitchen will have new countertops and cabinets re-installed. New appliances will be installed or $4,000 appliance allowance, whichever new buyer would like. New shingles on front of the house and new wood front steps. This house will be totally new. Come look early and pick out your own paint and flooring colors!

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$185,000 28977 181ST AVENUE, WYKOFF #4090777

CHATFIELD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; JORDAN TOWNSHIP! 154 Acres of bare land, (100 acres tillable, 40 acres pasture with spring, 14 acres woods/non-tillable). Possible building site. $885,000 $840,000 $750,000

â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 2 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ Custom Walkout Ranch â&#x20AC;˘ 2004 â&#x20AC;˘ Both floors have in-floor heat â&#x20AC;˘ Handicap assessible â&#x20AC;˘ Ceramic tile throughout â&#x20AC;˘ Granite tops â&#x20AC;˘ Fireplace â&#x20AC;˘ Barn/Machine shed (40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x96â&#x20AC;&#x2122;) 3 Box stalls â&#x20AC;˘ 5 double tie stalls â&#x20AC;˘ 60 acres tillable â&#x20AC;˘ 55 acres pasture â&#x20AC;˘ 8 acres woods, Balance yard

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104 FILLMORE ST E, WYKOFF

â&#x20AC;˘ 6 Bedrooms â&#x20AC;˘ 4 Baths â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Car garage â&#x20AC;˘ 4,680 sq. ft. â&#x20AC;˘ In-floor heat on both levels â&#x20AC;˘ Custom woodwork â&#x20AC;˘ 3â&#x20AC;&#x2122; doors â&#x20AC;˘ Hardwood & ceramic tile floors â&#x20AC;˘ Walkout â&#x20AC;˘ Additional living quarters in lower level â&#x20AC;˘ Open layout â&#x20AC;˘ View â&#x20AC;˘ Sunroom â&#x20AC;˘ 40 tillable acres â&#x20AC;˘ Pole Shed

$1,200,000 12089 SPRING ROAD SE, CHATFIELD #4090101

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An Award-Winning Team...

22 AWARdS iN 2018!

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

MARy L. ALLEN Reporter

Creative Director

Advertising Sales Representative

Graphic Designer

TAyLOR CASE

MiCHELLE QuANRud Website Administrator

Advertising Sales Representative

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FourTeen awards

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

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MARy WHALEN Reporter

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Three Third place winners in three

key categories

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

SHERRy HiNES

Publisher

BARB JEFFERS

Sports Director

kiRSTEN ZOELLNER Reporter

Five awards in online, print,

and glossy categories

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

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

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

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September

2018

2018 Homecoming court The FCHS seniors have selected this year's homecoming royalty!

Congratulations

L to R, front to back: Joseph Lange, Daniel Erickson, Collen Dahle; Katrina Bergey, Katelin Prinsen, Taryn Raaen, Sierra Rustad, Daysha Erickson; Tyler Raaen, Logan Dyreson.

YoutH enricHment Flag Football CoaChes Needed – Community Ed is wanting to continue the 3rd & 4th grade flag football program but is in need of coaches. If interested email angi.kaase@isd2198.k12.mn.us or traci.assmus@isd2198.k12.mn.us

The student body will be voting soon for queen and king, and the coronation of royalty will be in the FCHS stage gym at 7 P.M. on Monday, Oct. 1st. Everyone is invited!

suNshiNe & Roses PiNt-size PiCasso PaiNtiNg Class - Class is open to Pre-School to adult on Monday, September 17th. Class begins when school gets out until 4 p.m.

Fillmore Central Elementary is ready for a great 2018-19 School Year!

ADuLt enricHment suNshiNe & Roses "the shaCk" PaiNtiNg Class – Class will be held on Oct. 9th at the Wykoff Community Center from 6:30-8:30 pm. Registrations are due back by October 5th. CeRamiC Clay Pot Class will be held at Fillmore Central High School on Wednesday, September 19th at 4:00 p.m. Cost of the class is $30.00 payable to Fillmore Central Community Ed. Limited space available. Sign up today! Registrations also available on the Fillmore Central website. Come joiN us oN tuesday eveNiNgs FoR a Few games oF volleyball. We are looking to expand our league and wanting to encourage 17 year olds and older to join. Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. in the Fillmore Central Elementary Gym, Preston. $3.00 per week or $30 for the season.

New Playgrounds at the Elementary are being installed Thank you to all the volunteers for your help with the installation! Volunteers: Chris Mensink, Rick Grooters, Tim Bremseth, Dean Aug, Jeremy O'Connor, Nick Marzolf, Mason Berg, Richard Keith, Bernie Hurley, Matthew Gregg Jerry Shuck, Jim Randa, Angi Kaase, Tyler Raaen, Hadrian Williams, Carson Kiehne, Nate Burke and Josh Peters.

adult soCCeR league is every Sunday 6-8 p.m. in the Fillmore Central Elementary Gym. If weather allows, soccer will be on the soccer field at Fillmore Central Elementary. $3.00 per week or $30 for the season. Check out our Fillmore Central Facebook Page for more school news! www.facebook.com/isd2198

For upcoming activity schedules go to www.fillmorecentral.k12.mn.us

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