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Wykoff city clerk resigns Chatfield Public Schools welcomes new dean of students

By R ich Wicks

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The Wykoff City Council met on September 12th in regular session. Members in attendance were Mitch Grabau, Rocky Vreeman, Mayor Al Williams, Deputy Clerk Becky Schmidt, Megan Lund, and Brody Mensink. Also in attendance was city attorney Thomas Manion.

One of the main items discussed was the city clerk position. Mayor Williams said the city had received a signed letter of resignation from Cheryl Davis, and the council voted to accept it. The council also discussed what to do to fill the position, immediately and longterm.

Becky Schmidt said she was initially hired as “office help,”

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“We offer an alternative learning program for nontraditional students here at the Chatfield School District. We also offer online classes through the alternative learning program,” Corson said, adding that being able to give families different options such as those keeps more kids in the school district rather than having to go elsewhere to find what they need. Since the alternative learning program was started, several students were able to return to the Chatfield Come Enjoy Music!

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living in a small town,” he commented.

Corson’s duties as the new dean of students includes disciplinary actions, referrals, and attendance. He also sits in as a district representative for special education and helps set up 504 plans for students who need them. He enjoys being able to help out the superintendent and principal by taking over those tasks to allow them more time to focus on other aspects of their jobs. “We have a good staff and supportive administration here,” he said.

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Carlisle Corson’s teaching career has taken him to Hawaii and Texas, but he considers the Chatfield School District to be his home. Corson has a license in elementary and special education and has been teaching for 25 years. For the past 14 years, he has been teaching special education at the Chatfield Public School district. This year, however, he accepted the position of dean of students at the Chatfield High School, a job that was created for him by the school just this year.

Corson had been working on his administrative degree for the past two years and finished it in June 2016. He received his degree through the University of Minnesota and was able to work in a cohort of 10-15 people in Rochester, which was convenient as he didn’t have to drive as far as the Twin Cities to attend classes.

In addition to spending time teaching in Hawaii and Texas, Corson has worked in the Rochester public school system as well as a few other smaller districts.

He had several opportunities to work in Rochester in administrative positions, but chose to stay in Chatfield. When asked why he made that decision, he replied, “It’s nice being in a small district and getting to know the kids. You really get to develop relationships with the kids.”

Corson lives in Preston with his wife and four children, which is where he grew up, as well. He credits being raised in a small town with his preference for working at a small school district versus a larger one. “I really enjoy the quality of life you get

but has been acting city clerk during Davis’ absence, and she asked, “So am I still just backing her up,…or am I the clerk or deputy clerk?” After discussion, she agreed to officially become deputy city clerk. The city is still working on determining her pay scale. The city will consult the League of Minnesota Cities to find out what other similar cities pay this position.

It was also pointed out that Schmidt does not have a notary public stamp, and since these are specific to a person’s name, one would have to be ordered, so she can provide that service.

The council OK’d her to order a notary public stamp, at a cost of $120.

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You may have noticed a flock of flamingos moving around the Preston, Harmony, Lanesboro, and Fountain area in the last Awere for.

The flamingo flock was started by the Harmony Just For Kix dance team as a fundraiser for a trip to the Outback Bowl.

The Outback Bowl is held in Tampa Bay, Fla., around New Year’s each year and features college football teams. Each year, 800-1000 Just For Kix and high school dancers from across the country to perform a routine at the pregame show and during halftime and have been doing so for over 20 years. This is the first year that the Harmony Just For Kix group will attend.

In January of this year, a parent meeting was held for the Just For Kix parents to discuss

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the Outback Bowl. The signups were open for any dancers between 2nd and 12th grade.

Ten dancers signed up to go on the trip. The cost isn’t cheap at around $1600 per dancer, but the girls have been working hard to fundraise all year and most have already raised about 75% of the total cost. The group of 10 named themselves the Root River Outback Bowl Dancers.

The girls will work on learning the routine before leaving on their trip and will have two to three hours of practice each day while they’re there. But it won’t be all work for them.

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School District and have their needs met.

Chatfield High School’s class sizes range from an average of 70-100 students and it is a growing district. Corson noted that a referendum will be held to begin upgrading the school’s technology soon. “Being this close to Rochester’s schools, we almost have to compete with them,” Corson pointed out. However, with the loyalty and commitment most Chatfield residents have towards their community, losing students to the Rochester school district is pretty rare.

Corson has been enjoying his new job and looks forward to continuing to serve as dean of students at the Chatfield High School.

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Peterson hears citizen concerns

By Kirsten Zoellner Several citizens packed into the council chambers for the Wednesday, September 14 Peterson Council meeting. Mayor Tim Hallum noted to those in attendance that no public comment would be allowed during the agenda portion of the meeting. Concerns ranged from city action on delinquent utility and zoning limitations to council pay scale and property problems Resident Deb Hoff noted concern with what was initially cited as 22 delinquent utility properties.

The number of properties was later corrected to just 11 properties of the 118 served within the city. The council approved sending letters to the delinquent properties at the August meeting. If the noted

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3 rd AnnuAl Potluck Celebration for the Jordan Town Hall Bring a dish to pass. Beverages, plates and silverware provided! where: The Anderson's Stone Barn 32501 171st Ave, Chatfield when: Saturday September 24th from 5-8 p.m. why: Good food, van rides to the town hall to see what is happening there and hay rides at the farm! who: The Jordan Town Hall Committee how to get there: From 52 Chatfield traffic lights take Co. Rd 2, go West 6.3 miles, Turn Left/South onto 171st Ave., go 0.6 mile, barn is on the right.

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past due amounts were not paid, they will be put on tax roll for the property. Nine letters were sent.

According City Clerk Leanne Kasper, the city is unaware of where the other two individuals are.

“I don’t agree with taxing them more,” said Hoff. “If they can’t pay, why charge more? If they don’t have the money, they don’t have the money.”

Hoff also brought forth concern over properties zoned as commercial, which bar residency. “In a city this size, 200 people, why are we telling people they can’t come?”

Councilor Loren Rue, who also serves on the zoning commission, indicated that the zoning is being reviewed. “We’re assuming it happened with prior administration.

There is no provision to grandfather them in.” The commission is considering a multi-purpose district.

Also noted during the public comment portion was a concern over a call for discussion to review council pay. Currently, the council receives $75 per month. Councilor Rue suggested the council look at the option of raising the pay scale to $100 per month, plus $25 per additional meeting, except for the zoning commission. “My thinking is that there are seven people running for three positions on the council. Only one retired. Anyone who has a job and takes on the responsibility; that’s extensive time and cost,” said Rue. The council will continue to review the topic before deciding in November.

Developments in an ongoing dispute between property owners Gary and Shirley Quarve and Mike and Heidi Halverson continue to move forward. The parties have been disputing the boundary of their properties for some time and have conflicting surveys for their properties. Halverson’s sent a letter to the city notifying them that a shed is being constructed on the Quarve property and believes that it violates the ten-foot setback and utility easement guidelines and will create water runoff problems. The city has acknowledged Quarves began construction without a building permit.

Quarve contests any potential water runoff issues and states the shed is being constructed on

Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips! his property per his survey. It is unclear whether or not a retaining wall on the city utility easement was approved ,along with crushed rock. There is no city ordinance on retaining walls and the 2008 city building codes do not address anything other than height. According to Mayor Hallum, they are considered, ‘landscaping.’

The city has an opinion on the matter from legal counsel, but the zoning commission had not yet reviewed the current shed issue.

Mayor Hallum, Councilor Rue, and both parties will meet September 19. “We’ll try to hash this thing out,” stated Hallum.

The council has approved several recommendations for work to be done. The first is for water tank cleaning. Done roughly every five years, it is maintenance to remove rust and silt from the inside the

Several concerned citizens were on hand for the September 14 Peterson Council meeting.

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tank. Also included in the work is a full interior and exterior inspection. The cost is $1,450.

The second item is the purchase of a backup generator for the lift station. The current generator is 47-years-old, according to Councilor Dick Lee, and failed during the last power outage. “If we don’t have the lift station pumping, with rain, we’ll have sewage backup in basements,” he stated. “It’s vital have a generator to pump.”

It has not yet been determined whether or not it will be fueled by LP or natural gas. The cost for the generator was quoted as $14,000.

It is expected that it’ll be purchased within the next 30 days.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Wednesday, October 12, at 6 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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Monday, September 19, 2016

Rushford looks at budget and levy

By Kirsten Zoellner As 2016 heads into the end of the year, cities are looking to finalize their budgets and levies for 2017. After a detailed summary at the Monday, September 12 Rushford Council meeting, the city is looking at a proposed 2017 levy of $867,000. This represents a 9.8%, or $77,000, increase over 2016 levy of $790,000.

City Clerk/Treasurer Kathy Zacher noted the percentage would not translate to a 9.8% increase in property owner’s individual tax levy. The 6.8% increase in 2016 maintained fairly steady numbers for most.

“The percentage isn’t a real indicator. There are unknown factors,” added Zacher. The city won’t know real numbers until it receives information from the county assessor in November.

The city is looking to continue to grow general fund reserves as recommended by both the auditor and recent credit rating from the firm of Standard & Poor’s. At the last bond review, Standard & Poor’s indicated the city should have more than $500,000 or more in reserves.

Scoring the city on liabilities, the firm specifically noted items of concern and set the benchmark. “There were liabilities

Rushford City Clerk/Treasurer Kathy Zacher, left, gives a summary of 2017 budget plans to the council at the September 12 meeting. Also pictured are Councilors Terri Benson and Vern Bunke.

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that scared them,” said City Administrator Tony Chladek.

“They feel the economy is not strong and we have a number of other debts.”

The city has made an impressive comeback to its general fund revenues since 2007, when they dropped to just 11% following the devastating flooding. The fund now sits a little over a healthy 60%. Currently, $500,000 would represent a percentage of approximately 63%. However, with the shifting that occurs within a city’s revenue and expenses, Standard & Poor’s isn’t looking for a percentage, but rather a consistent cash amount. The city will take action on the preliminary levy at the next meeting.

Rushford Community Ambulance is raising the per capita fee for next year’s billing cycle for contracts with ten townships and three cities that it provides service to. Contracts were renewed in 2015 and at that time, it was indicated by the service that it was anticipating a need to amend the $4 per capita that had been in place since 2007.

The fee will be raised to $5 per capita, which will equate to an additional $4,081 annually to cover the increased operating expenses. It will also replenish funds for anticipated equipment upgrades in 5-7 years. The town-

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ships and cities will be billed for coverage at the new rate for 2017.

As a follow up to recent information, a report from the Minnesota Department of Health indicates there was nothing the Rushford Aquatic Center could have done to further prevent a Cryptosporidium contamination that occurred in late August, prompting the early closing of the pool. According to the report, the contamination was by human contact brought in by children with the parasite.

With only a handful of days remaining in the center’s season, the city opted to close the pool for the remainder of the season rather than risk spreading the problem. “This is considered the best option by the Minnesota Department of Health” stated the report.

The pool underwent a hyper chlorination for an extended period, as per instruction by the Centers for Disease Control, to ensure the termination of any parasite. “The pool is well maintained and the standard operating procedures at this pool are excellent. There is no way this problem could have been prevented by staff,” continued the report.

The 2016 Street Maintenance Project sealcoating is now complete and the city has approved the $64,575 quote to Pearson Brothers. The council was also presented with a recommendation for Asphalt Armor Seal-

coating to two patched areas; the Circle Drive cul-de-sac and Southview Court. Both patched areas were needed following utility line repair under the roadway. The Circle Drive patch was quoted at $3,583.01, while the Southview Court quote was $6,212.05.

The city of Rushford has been contacted to act as an issuer of bank-qualified revenue bonds to be loaned to Winona Health to refinance a project in the city of Winona. The bonds will be placed directly with and purchased by one or more banks, indicated Briggs and Morgan who is acting as bond counsel for Winona Health.

The city, along with the City of Winona and at least one other issuing city, are acting only as a conduit. The money and obligations are between the lender and borrower only, so there is no risk or cost to the city. The City of Rushford may actually receive funds as a part of the deal through an issuer administration fee. According to City Clerk/ Treasurer Zacher, this could equate to $12,000-14,000. The issuance of bonds will also not affect the city’s credit rating.

Rushford was chosen to participate in the agreement because Winona Health operates a clinic in the city.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, September 26, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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C ommentary One Moment, Please...

Mobile viruses

By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com On Sunday, September 11, 2016, I received my first of what will probably become numerous spam text Jason Sethre messages.

“Your friend XXXX XXXXXXX just recommended you check out your photos on Everalbum. Link expires tomorrow: (and then there was this link).”

The number had a 910 area code, and was not a recognizable contact within my phone.

Something seemed fishy.

So, I sent a text message to my friend referenced in the original spam text message, asking him if he knew anything about the message I received.

He was unaware, as I had suspected.

So, I sent a reply to the suspicious texter (if that is a word), inquiring “Who is this?” Of course, there was no response.

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I researched the potential risks of clicking on the link included in the spammer’s text, so I could understand the extent of this scam... and here’s what I discovered.

When the recipient (such as myself) clicks on the link to view said photos, this action enables a virus on your phone that sends a similar message to all of your contacts. And, these viruses are sly, even using the names of people within your own contacts.

There are also warnings on the Internet that this virus seeks to capture your banking information. In addition, there are mobile users indicating the threat of all of your photos on your phone being deleted by this virus.

So, all things considered, do not click on the link if you receive this text message. I didn’t, thankfully, but I did want to forewarn our readers.

And, unfortunately, it seems inevitable that there will be more deceptive text messages in everyone’s near future.

If it seems suspicious, always refrain from clicking on any links.

‘Tis the season: The flu and you

By Sara Snipes Every. Year. It never fails. During this time we are hounded about receiving our flu shot. For most of us, we understand the general concept: flu shot = not getting sick, hopefully. However, how many of us actually grasp the Sara Snipes details of this process? Is it really worth it? Why it is important?

Let’s delve into that.

Influenza (AKA ‘the flu’) is a generalized name for an entire grouping of viral strains of influenza: influenza A H1N1 and H3N2 and two influenza B strains (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2016). At this point, I would like to emphasize the word viral. Contrary to popular belief, you cannot take antibiotics for the flu. Keeping your leftover antibiotics and taking them for a viral ailment (i.e. common cold, influenza, etc.) will not help you in any way. In fact, this can actually harm you. Taking an abundance of antibiotics, or when you don’t need them, can cause resistance within your body so the next time you do need antibiotics, they will not be as effective. Please, just don’t do it. It simply won’t work. Listen to your doctors. That is what they are they for. Self-diagnosis and WebMD will not replace your physician!

The most interesting part of this ever-evolving vaccine, to me, is that health care professionals and scientists work year-round trying to predict the next strain of the flu to protect us against because these viral strains evolve so quickly (i.e. mutation and other ‘science-y’ sounding stuff). Mean-

ing, last year’s vaccine might not protect you from this year’s strains (Mayo Clinic, 2016). This is why professionals advise on receiving the vaccine each year. To many, they can’t understand why they themselves need a vaccine against something they think they can handle. Many anti-vaccers have this idea as well (those against receiving any vaccines). However, by protecting yourself against disease, you are also protecting those who are not able to receive vaccines by not spreading the disease to them. Try to think of this strategy as “community immunity”. By having as many people as possible vaccinated, the chances of those with weakened immune systems and those who are not able to receive the vaccine (cancer patients, elderly, infants, etc.) falling ill are low. In fact, it is estimated that 20-30% of people show no symptoms of the flu even though they are carrying the virus (Harvard, 2009).

“But the flu is just a week-long upset stomach right? No one is really harmed by it. Anyone can get over it.” Wrong. Additionally, the flu is highly underestimated in its lethal power. In the U.S. alone, 200,000 people become hospitalized and 36,000 people die from the flu (Harvard, 2009). Along with the unsightly and annoying cold symptoms of sore throats and runny noses, you can become feverish, have diarrhea/vomiting, and become extremely fatigued (Mayo Clinic, 2016).

“Well, if I do fall ill. I know what to do. Starve a fever right?”

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home remedies. Nothing against Grandma, but not only do most of them don’t work, they can make a bad situation even worse. By not feeding your body proper nutrition and fluids, you put yourself at a higher risk of complication and death. Think of your body as a machine. In a way it truly is, but I digress. For example, if you feed your car cheap gas, don’t change the oil, and never have maintenance done, will it drive it’s best?

Nope. It might even break-down on a road trip. The same is true for your body. Your body needs proper calories and nutrition to fight-off the disease inside. If you don’t give your army the ammunition it needs, it will fail.

I’m sure we will go through this again next year, the year after, and so forth. What does have a great impact on people is education.

By researching and getting facts for you yourself, you can not only arm yourself, but correct any uninformed person to create change.

Be an advocate for not only your own health, but your “community immunity”.

Government this week • Monday, September 19, Rushford-Peterson School Board, Rushford Biology Room, 5:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, September 19, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m.

• Monday, September 19, Kingsland School Board, District Conference Room, 6:30 p.m.

• Monday, September 19, Chatfield School Board, High School Media Center, 7 p.m.

• Tuesday, September 20, Houston School Board, High School Library, p.m.

• Tuesday, September 20, Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 7 p.m.

• Tuesday, September 20, Rushford Village City Council, Community Center, 7 p.m.

• Thursday, September 22, Lanesboro School Board, 7 p.m.

• Thursday, September 22, Planning & Zoning Commission, Commissioners’ Board Room, 7 p.m.

• Monday, September 26, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.

• Monday, September 26, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m.

• Monday, September 26, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

Schedule subject to change.

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C ommentary No more!

By Mary True Bell I say, “No longer can we sit back and watch the lives and ways of native people being disrespected and threatened.”

As of Saturday, September 3 over 60 tribes had gathered together at The Camp of the Sacred Stones to stand peacefully against the Dakota pipeline that threatens their pre- Mary True Bell cious water supply. In every way possible these people are giving and working together in harmony to stop oil from being pumped through their sacred land.

Here is one powerful example: On Wednesday, August 31 we stopped at the Rock District Community Center in Bullhead, S. Dak. to check into an overnight cabin. A huge tractor blocked the front door and from it’s bucket hung two black legs and the remains of a 1,200pound steer dangled down. Five men were in the final stages of butchering the first of six steers that they would process over the next 24 hours. This Sioux Rock Creek District has about 700 and is part of the Standing Rock Reservation and they volunteered to provide food on Saturday for all the people gathered at The Camp of the Sacred

Stones. It was a 93-degree day and we watched as an older, thin man, dripping with sweat walked in carrying two large green pails brimming with wild plums. “We will make it into a sauce we call “Wojapi” he said. “We dip fry bread in it.”

On Saturday, at least eight District volunteers would prepare and serve various beef dishes, including soup, fry bread and peppermint tea.

It was beyond impressive to witness this community’s show of support, their unity and commitment to stop the pipeline. This meal was their second contribution. The first collection was over $2,000 in groceries and supplies and they had already begun organizing another fundraising effort to follow the Saturday meal.

These are our original people and they have a right to be guaranteed clean water. Winona LaDuke said, “Someone needs to explain to me why wanting clean drinking water makes you an activist, and why proposing to destroy water with chemical warfare doesn’t make a corporation a terrorist.”

We must all say no more. No longer can we sit back and do or say nothing. Each one of us has the power to do something. Pray. Talk. Send messages. Show support. Check out Sacredstonecamp.org. The camp address is P.O. Box 1011, Fort Yates, N. Dak. 58538. Supplies can be dropped at the camp located near Cannon Ball, N. Dak.

Monday, September 19, 2016

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Locating AEDs in Canton

By Liz Giese The Canton City Council discussed where to place two additional AEDs at their regular meeting on September 14, 2016.

The City of Canton will be getting two additional Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).

An AED is a portable device that automatically diagnoses and treats certain life-threatening heart conditions. Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in this country and an AED is an easy to operate tool for people with no medical training.

Canton currently has two AEDs, one at city hall and the other is on one of the Canton Fire Department’s trucks. The city council discussed where to place the additional two. Suggestions for the locations included First Southeast Bank, Canton Post Office, Town Hall, ZZ Tap, Canton Pub, Sarah’s Diner and the car wash. The devices need to be secure from theft and in an environmentally controlled facility. The council decided to place one AED at town hall and one in the bank’s entryway.

Other business The council reviewed the projected budget for 2017 and currently the increase from this year is projected to be 8%. Mayor Johnson asked the council for a motion to set the tax levy at 8%. The motion was made and passed.

Mayor Johnson noted that the levy can be decreased after it is set, but it cannot be increased, and historically it has gone down before the budget is finalized and approved. City Clerk Lolly Melander provided a detailed itemization of the city’s income and costs, along with projections for the rest of the year and next year, for the councilmembers to study at their convenience. The budget will be reviewed every month through December.

Public Works Manager Jon Nordsving reported that the fire hydrant at West Street and Prairie Avenue needs to be replaced.

It is one of the oldest hydrants in town. The cost for a replacement hydrant and valve is estimated to be around $4,000.

Mayor Donivee Johnson informed the Council that resident Danny Whalan met with

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Attorney Greg Schieber to discuss his nuisance violations and has requested an additional 21 days to clean up his property.

She added that Scheiber will work with Whalan directly if the council approves the extension.

He previously had 30 days to do the clean-up and the deadline was the same day as the meeting.

Councilmember Charlie Warner asked about the cost of the attorney’s work. Mayor Johnson replied that the total cost was not yet known. Warner made a motion to approve the 21-day extension on the condition that Whalan pay the related attorney’s fees. The motion was unanimously approved.

Two abandoned vehicles on Hudson Avenue will be ticketed and then towed. The owner will have 15 days after it is towed to pay the all of fees and fines, otherwise they will become the property of Herman’s.

Abby Hanson will be setting up her food truck in town again on Sunday, September 18. The public is welcome. Hanson will make a donation to the city to offset her use of electricity.

The next regular meeting of the Canton City Council is on Wednesday, October 12 at 7 p.m. at Canton City Hall.

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The council discussed Minnesota’s new “Granny Pod Law,” with Mitch Grabau explaining that a common concern among cities is that this could become “a zoning nightmare.” The council also mentioned concerns about utility hookups. The council voted unanimously to opt out of the law, as allowed, with the option to reconsider when the state has fleshed out the law and expectations more fully.

Four citizens had signed up to address the council. Mary Sackett asked for clarification of several items related to the upcoming Fall Fest, including using “snow fence” to fence off the dance area, and asking about the planned bonfire. After discussion, it was suggested that she contact the county sheriff’s office to ask about the bonfire, and to see if a permit is needed.

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ple expected for the banquet, additional units would likely be needed. After discussion, the council agreed to get a total of five portable units, with one of them being handicap-accessible.

Nathan Prechel asked if the city has an ordinance about vegetation (trees & bushes) growing out into the street. He pointed out a situation near his home where that’s been an issue. The council said there is such an ordinance. It was pointed out that this particular situation has been addressed, as the tree got trimmed back from the street.

Glenn Stuedmann explained he’d had a water leak in his basement, and therefore had a large amount of water that didn’t go through the sewer. He asked the council if he could get an adjustment on his billing to allow for this. The council agreed to look back several months on his billing history, get an average of his sewer usage, and bill him accordingly.

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in which heavy rains led to an overflow in WWTP building.

Lund and Mensink said reporting to the MPCA was done according to regulations. It was discussed that many homes may have sumps pumps that pump rainwater directly into the sewer.

Lund said that likely was part of the reason for the overflow. The city will look into options for preventing such an overflow in the future.

The council discussed the situation of pets “running loose”

and not being licensed. Schmidt pointed out that if the city had a “welcome packet” for new residents, that would help all citizens know what the applicable laws are.

The council discussed the “back overtime pay” situation for Mark Arndt. Schmidt said she had the calculations done

by Cheryl Davis, and Schmidt double-checked them against Arndt’s payroll documentation, and found Davis’ numbers correct. She said it appeared that

Arndt is owed $573.83 in back overtime pay. Council members pointed out that Arndt had quoted a higher amount from his calculations. The council elected to pay the $573.83, and said if Arndt feels he is owed more, he will need to provide documentation to back up his claim.

The council accepted the Kruegel contract for gas. The meeting adjourned about 9 p.m.

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his parents and his wife Erma.

He is survived by his five children: Bill and his wife Marilyn of Harrison, Ark.; Barb and her Chuck Fellows Chuck Fellows, age 90 of Can- husband Bob Kracht of Edinton, Minn., went to be with his burg, Tex.; Carol and her husLord and Savior on September band Paul Carpenter of Jansen, Nebr.; Diane and her husband 7, 2016, in Kevin Lewis of Woodbridge, Cedar RapVa.; and Jean and her husband ids, Iowa, Mitch McElree of Cedar Rapids, at the age Iowa; 18 grandchildren, and 20 of 90 years, great-grandchildren.

10 months, and 15 days.

Gary Herbert Heyer Funeral ser Gary Herbert Heyer, age 73, vices were Chuck Fellows of Spring Valley, passed away held 10 a.m. on Sunday, September 11, 2016 Monday, Sept 12, 2016 at the at the Cresco Community chapel in Cresco, Iowa. Burial followed in Ost ra nder Elliota Cemetery, rural Canton, N u r s i n g Minn. Friends called on Sunday Home from from 3-5 p.m. at the Lindstrom c o m p l i c a of Funeral Home in Harmony and tions heart suron Monday for an hour prior to gery. services at the church.

He was Charles Warner “Chuck” FelGary Herbert lows of Canton, Minn., was born April Heyer 1943 born to Fred and Selma (Geh- 8, rand) Fellows on October 23, to Herbert and Nina (Haupt) 1925, in Burlington, Wis. He Heyer in LaCrosse, Wis. He spent his childhood in Hebron, grew up in New Hartford, Ill., and Lyons, Wis., and grad- Minn. and graduated from uated from Burlington High Winona High School in 1960.

School in Burlington, Wis., in He graduated from Winona 1943. He met the love of his State in 1965 with a degree life, Erma Reed, at the Delevan in Elementary Education. From Roller Rink in Delevan, Wis. 1965–1969 he taught 5th grade This is where their friendship in Wanamingo, Minn. From blossomed. They married on 1969–1999, he taught 4th, 5th October 10, 1948, in Lyons, and 6th grade at Hoover and Wis., and took their honey- Elton Hills in Rochester, Minn., moon to California and back until his retirement . on an Indian motorcycle. To On June 17, 1967, Gary was this union were born five chil- united in marriage to Karen dren. He and Erma had a dairy Mensink of Lime Springs, Iowa. farm near Elkhorn, Wis.; in He enjoyed watching the Twins 1974 they moved to a farm near and Vikings and enjoyed music.

Canton, Minn. He said many Gary played the piano, guitar times, “It was a privilege to and accordion. He loved all his farm.” He was able to farm full- grandchildren and attending all time until 2010 when he was their various activities.

84, and he missed it every day He is survived by his wife, after that. He loved to read and Karen of Spring Valley; chiltravel to see all the kids. A few dren; Renee (Jeff) Skifter of years ago he decided to take a Grand Meadow, Minn.; Shelly trip to Alaska…alone. It took 11 (Chris) Malone of Rushford, days and he drove 7,000 miles. Minn.; Kevin (Heather) Heyer He also loved to ride his bicycle, of Rochester, Minn.; and Amy and for about 15 consecutive Heyer of Rochester, Minn.; 10 years, in September, he rode in grandchildren; Brian and Jaythe MS 150 in Kansas City, Mo. son Chavez, Brittney and JenniOne summer day he decided fer Skifter, Emmalee, Julianna, to ride a double century (200 Abbylyn and Ellyson Malone; miles). He set up four 50-mile and Peyton and Carter Heyer; routes. After he rode each route, and five great-grandchildren. he ended up at the farm to get He is also survived by a brothmore water, and then he would er, Raymond Heyer of St Paul, take off again on the next one. Minn.

He was a hard worker and quite He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers-in–law, literally ran everywhere.

He was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, and a niece.

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Visitation will be held 4-8 p.m. Friday September 16, 2016 at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley, Minn. A private family burial will take place at the Hiler Cemetery in Nodine, Minn.

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Irven Holtegaard Irven Holtegaard, 90, of Lanesboro, passed away Sept e m b e r 8, 2016 at Gundersen Health Care in LaCrosse, Wis. Irven was born March 25, 1926 in Irven Belmont, Holtegaard Mont., to Oscar and Minda (Benson) Holtegaard. He moved with his family to St. Charles as an infant. Later they settled in the Peterson area and he attended Lanesboro schools.

He was married on September 10, 1946 to Arlene Skalet at North Prairie Lutheran Church.

They were married for 70 years.

To this union four children were born.

He farmed for 52 years in the Peterson/Lanesboro area. His retirement years were spent in Lanesboro.

Irven was a member of North Prairie Lutheran Church. He served in offices in the Sunday school, church council, and cemetery board.

His interests include fishing, woodworking, and enjoying his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Irven is survived by his wife, Arlene of Lanesboro; sons: Dennis (Jill) of Rice Lake, Wis.; Philip of Lanesboro, and Lowell (Sheri) of Peterson. Also surviving are six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews.

Three sisters: Allette Hatlevig, Myrtle Hatlevig, and Phyllis Potter also survive.

He is preceded in death by a son, Larry; and five brothers: Conrad, Leonard, Odin, Arville, and Raymond.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Monday, September 12, 2016 at North Prairie Lutheran Church, with Pastor Sarah J. Walker-Brown officiating. Visitation was for one hour prior to service at church.

The committal service took place at the North Prairie Lutheran Cemetery following the funeral service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Gundersen Medical Foundation, Children’s Miracle Network, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro assisted the family with arrangements. To share condolences with the family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes. com.

Jerker Saxontorp Word has been received of the sudden death of Jerker Saxentorp, 51, of Vargarda, Sweden.

On Thursday, August 25, 2016.

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Jerker passed away on his way to work.

He was born April 22, 1965 to Elov and Britta Johansson, and went to school and lived his entire life in the community of Vargarda.

Jerker first came to Preston, Minn., at age 19, through Jerker the MAST Saxontorp (Minnesota Ag Student Trainee) program, in July of 1984 to Rumpus Ridge Farms dairy to learn and work with Jerry and Nancy Gartner’s family. He then attended classes at the University of Minnesota for a semester.

After returning to Sweden, he worked on their family dairy farm, then for the Swedish railroad system, the Swedish Church in landscape maintenance, and was currently selfemployed as a carpenter.

In 1999 he formed a tour company, Saxentorp Tours, with his partner, Crister Brunnegard and they started bringing Swedish visitors to Minnesota and the Preston, Lanesboro, and Harmony areas several times a year. His last visit was on July 4, 2016 and their group helped celebrate Independence Day in Harmony, Minn.

He is survived by Ewa Saxentorp and their two daughters, Annabelle and Cornelia; his mother, Britta Johansson; brother Anders and family, sister Annika and family, as well as other family and friends in Sweden.

Jerker was preceded in death by his father, Elov Johansson.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, September 23, 2016 at Kullings Skovde church in Vargarda, Sweden.

He will be remembered and missed by his many friends in America. Peace be with you, our special friend.

Marlene Anderson Marlene LaVonne Anderson, 81, of Chatfield, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatf ield.

Marlene was born February 5, 1935 in St. Ansgar, Iowa, Marlene to Orlando Anderson and Iona (Everson) Grove. Marlene graduated high school from Central High School in Rochester, Minn. in 1953. She married Harry Anderson on June 14, 1958 in Rochester. Marlene loved spending time with the family and grandchildren. She also enjoyed needlepoint and cross stitch. Marlene is survived by two sons, Randy (Cathy) Anderson and Larry (Cheryl Gardner) Anderson, both of Chatfield; two daughters, Lori Lange (Neil Clauson) of Spring Grove and Rhonda Anderson

(Ron Stevens) of Wabasha; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two brothers Keith Grove of Minneapolis and Elverne (Sue) Grove of Austin. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Harry in 1998.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at United Methodist Church Chatfield, with Pastor Debra Jene Collum officiating.

Visitation took place Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield and one hour prior to church service.

The committal service was at the Chatfield Cemetary following the funeral service. Riley Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. To share condolences with the family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes. com.

Wallace L. Osland Wallace L. Osland, 80, of rural Lanesboro, died Friday, September 9, 2016 at Mayo C l i n i c Methodist Campus.

He was born in Cresco, Iowa, on June 29, 1936 to Nels and Agnes ( M i l l e r ) Wallace L. Osland Osland.

The lived on a farm near Bristol Center in York Township of Fillmore county until 1940, when the family moved to a farm north of Cresco on Golden Ridge Road in Howard County, Iowa. In 1950 they moved to their farm near Greenleafton.

After graduating from Preston High school in 1954, he attended Central College in Pella, Iowa, graduating in 1958 and then attended Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Mich. for two years.

He married the former Ann Marie Tell on August 19, 1960 in Rochester, N. Y. They lived in Denver for two years before returning to Minnesota so Wallace could enroll in the Mortuary Science Program at the University of Minnesota.

Following graduation from the University of Minnesota and serving his apprenticeship, he accepted a position at the Jorris Funeral Home and Ambulance in Spring Valley in 1965. He and Ann purchased the business in 1968 and it became the Osland Funeral Home and Osland Ambulance Service.

He was very proud of the ambulance service, as he developed it from a station wagon and cot into a fully equipped ambulance staffed with a great crew of volunteer EMTs. In 1987, he retired as an EMT-I and the service became operated by the City of Spring Valley. In 1996, he retired from funeral service and James Hindt became the new owner.

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Bangs, who became an electrical contractor in 1995, has owned and operated Bangs Electric for over 20 years and has expertise in commercial, resi-

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As a master electrician, Bangs is required to complete 16 hours of continuing education every two years. While attending these classes he learned about solar energy and “realized a need” for installers.

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There are many rewards associated with using solar energy, including lowering utility bills and lessening your carbon footprint.

There are grants and tax incentives available for solar panel installation and Fire Cat Solar is able to help customers receive them.

“We take our customers through it, so if the customer wants to apply for any of the grants, we can line our customers up with a grant writer,” says Bangs, noting that there are USDA grants available. This is only the beginning of the service that the company provides.

“We take care of the interconnection agreement between the electric coop or utility company” and “will take care of the building permits and electrical permits,” as well, says Bangs.

From there Fire Cat Solar will design and build the system.

Mike Woodley, director of sales for Fire Cat Solar with years of energy experience, has been with the business approximately one year and is a valuable asset to the company. Bangs and Woodley met through associates after word traveled in the business of Bangs designing, manufacturing, and installing an enclosure to contain the wires in the back of the solar panel array, which looked very nice and had not been done before.

“Mike and I make a pretty good team because he’s an expert on all the grant information and tax incentives from that perspective and I’m an expert on the installation and the laws, so he and I are just very fortunate to be able to find each other because we kind of mesh as a team,” states Bangs.

Solar panels come in different sizes, as they are sized by wattage, but panels are roughly about six-and-a-half feet by three-and-a-half feet.

Fire Cat Solar prefers using Solar World solar panels as “they are the best,” says Bangs. “They are good quality panels,” he states, and adds that they are made in America. If a customer would prefer to use a different brand, Fire Cat Solar will accommodate them.

The systems are “impressive,” says Bangs, adding, “their technology is unbelievable,” saying

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Utility interactive systems hook seamlessly to electric coop systems. When the sun is out and generating power, the system will use the electricity that is available through the solar system and when night comes, the system will use electricity from the electric coop.

The cost of the system is site specific, but Bangs says, “We can build systems of any size” to meet the needs of the customer.

For anyone considering solar panel installation, Bangs has some tips. Most importantly, make sure you are hiring a reputable contractor that is licensed. Ask if they are a licensed electrical contractor and get their license number.

Then follow through by visiting the website of the Depart-

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Also, ask if the company performs the work themselves or uses subcontractors. You want to know who will stand behind the product after installation.

Fire Cat Solar is licensed, insured and bonded, which is important to customers. Woodley states, “We try to get the best value for our customers,” adding, “we care about our customers” and Fire Cat Solar stands behind their work.

Fire Cat Solar is located at 305 S. Main in Canton. The phone number is (507) 429-6231. For more information, visit the business website at firecatsolar.com or check out their facebook page at facebook.com/FireCatSolar.

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Over the years, unwanted paint has been the main item collected during Hazardous Household Waste events. Partially used cans of paint are considered hazardous waste and must be disposed of properly. Latex and oil base paint will both be accepted along with paint thinners, wood preservatives, adhesives, epoxy, glue, stains, and varnishes. If you have paint cans that are empty and dry, please do not bring them to us, but instead include them with your landfill garbage. For your safety and the safety of the people working at the event, paint cans that are rusted and leaking should be placed into another container or a plastic bag or two.

Aerosol cans, oven cleaners, antifreeze, lawn care products, bug killers, weed killers, all forms of rodent poison, motor oil, outdated fuel (gasoline and diesel), adhesives, and tar are all hazardous household waste. You don’t want them stored in your garage, under your sink, or in your basement, or for that matter, dumped down a gopher hole in a remote site on your property. There are still some mercury thermometers floating around out there. Please bring them to us and we will gladly take them for correct disposal.

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Monday, September 19, 2016

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The Whalan City Council discusses agenda items during its September 12, 2016 regular meeting.

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By Barb Jeffers The Whalan City Council met on September 12, 2016 with all council members present including City Clerk Lolly Melander. Several visitors also attended the meeting.

The Whalan church has given the city a check in the amount of $315.23 from the softball tournament. Melander thanked the church for their donation.

Minutes The minutes from the August 8, 2016 meeting were read by Melander. Motion by Chiglo, second by Johnson, to approve the minutes as read. Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Report Melander read the Treasurer’s Report and listed bills due.

A bill was received by TriCounty Electric for $5,684.17

Seatbelts save lives...

At the Friday, September 9, 2016, Fillmore Central High School football game, Sgt. Troy Christianson launched shirts into the crowd of fans to promote safe driving. On behalf of the Minnesota State Patrol, Christianson attended the game to encourage motorists to wear a seatbelt at all times when on the road. Many attendees walked away with a shirt to promote the Minnesota State Patrol message.

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for replacements of four poles.

A second bill was received from Tri-County Electric, in the amount of $3,242.97, on July 16, 2016 for a temporary overnight repair and next day replacement of a pole. Questions were raised as to why the amount was so high for the repair/replacement on July 13. Motion by Smith, second

by Halvorson, to approve the Treasurer’s Report and bills for payment with the specification that Melander check on why the bill from Tri-County Electric is so high.

Visitor’s comments Char Johnson requested signs be placed at the entrances of the gazebo stating no bikes are allowed in gazebo. Motion by Halvorson, second by Johnson, to place signs in the gazebo entrances. Motion carried.

Old Business Craig Bloomer of the DNR stated that signs will be placed along the trail to show where restrooms are located.

A sensor connection on the emergency siren went bad and has been repaired. The City of Whalan was not charged a fee for the repair.

New Business Approved building permit for Butch Culbertson for a front porch. Motion by Johnson, second by Chiglo, to approve the permit. Motion carried.

Approved the 2017 Projected Tax Levy Budget which includes a 6% increase. This percentage may be lowered when the final numbers come in the month December. Motion by Johnson, second by Halvorson, to approve the 2017 Projected Tax Levy Budget. Motion carried.

The City of Whalan was offered $20,000 for the purchase of the ballpark. The council declined the offer.

There are residents that would like to fix up the ballpark. They hope to have one or two permanent picnic grills donated. This will give the community and visitors a nice place to spend time. Motion

by Johnson, second by Smith, to approve fixing up the park and placing grills in Spring 2017. Motion carried.

A third AED (automated external defibrillator) has been received through a grant. The council has yet to decide where it will be placed. Melander, who is a certified instructor, will demonstrate how to use the AED during the October council meeting.

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County discusses courthouse security

By Karen Reisner Sheriff Tom Kaase presented his department’s budget proposals for 2017 at the September 13 county board meeting.

During his presentation, courthouse security options were discussed. Kaase has about $77,000 included in his budget for a court security person. More options for courthouse security including cameras, one point of entry only, screening people coming to the court room, and card readers were discussed.

The Criminal Justice committee has discussed the possible inclusion of $100,000 in the budget to address security concerns in the building. The money would cover the cost of video, panic alarms, and possible changes to the buildings design.

Commissioner Duane Bakke

wanted to know the basis for the $100,000 number and suggested they should form a subcommittee to look into it. He supports the suggestion of one common entrance or at least a limit of just the two entrances across from each other to the main hall. Commissioner Randy Dahl said card readers would not be necessary if all the other doors were locked.

Kaase continued with his budget, suggesting that they could save some money by having highway personnel do routine maintenance (like oil changes and brakes) on his department’s 19 squad cars. He said he has checked with other county sheriffs as to how often they replace their squad cars.

Fillmore County has kept theirs about five years, 100,000 miles.

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squads anywhere from 80,000 to 160,000 miles.

Bakke suggested they keep a maintenance history record on each vehicle to essentially weed out problem vehicles and keep others longer. Kaase noted that the Impala will no longer be manufactured. Therefore, they will be looking at SUVs and pickups for replacements. There is an expectation that these vehicles will cost more to purchase and to operate.

Endorsement of broadband grant applications The board unanimously adopted two resolutions endorsing AcenTek’s Border to Border grant applications. The company wants to install infrastructure for broadband in the rural areas surrounding Rushford and Lanesboro.

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trolled, private company that is willing to invest to provide new fiber optic connectivity to over 1,225 passings in these rural exchanges. The grants, if awarded, will make the company’s project more economically viable.

The board voted to support the grant applications by making available $75,000 in support of each application. The county’s support will improve the chance of making one or both applications successful.

Some questions were raised about supporting the applications of a private company. EDA director Sam Smith explained the Minnesota Border to Border Grant program encourages investment by private companies and will shorten the number of years it will take a company to regain their investment. Dahl commented if you are a provider and you want to be around 20 years from now, you are going to do this.

Senator Jeremy Miller and Representative Greg Davids both have submitted letters of endorsement.

The county’s contribution will come out of the Infrastructure Fund. It will not be part of the 2017 tax levy. AcenTek is committing to pay back the contribution made by the county over a period of years.

Other business in brief • The board will set the preliminary levy at their September 27 meeting. County coordinator Bobbie Vickerman listed some potential changes to proposed departmental budgets that will bring the 2017 levy increase down to 6.64%. The board wants to get it to 6%.

Vickerman explained there are 3.7 months of expenditures in the current fund balance. The state recommends that there be five months of expenditures in the fund balance.

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In order to bring the levy increase down to 6%, there will need to be significant reductions in proposed departmental budgets. Together, the proposed budgets showed an increase of over 15%, or about $1.4 million. Vickerman listed several saving reductions that have already been identified.

• A resolution was adopted to accept a grant of $215,813.24 from Minnesota State Transportation Fund Account to replace a bridge on CSAH 23 in Canton Township over Wiesel Creek.

Approval was given to purchase a used 70-foot conveyor costing $9,000 to stack sand and salt. Brent Kohn said stacking saves space and time. He said the used stacker is a good buy. A new one costs about $50,000.

County Engineer Ron Gregg asked the board to approve the trade in of a 2014 Diesel Ranger toward the purchased of a 2016 Polaris Gas Ranger 900. With accessories, the cost after trade will be $8,340.21. Gregg said M & M Lawn and Leisure where the diesel was purchased said there was nothing wrong with it.

The machine was not designed to climb hills in construction areas. Commissioners Dahl and Harry Root drove the diesel to test its ability to climb grades.

Root said it isn’t right and it isn’t safe. Bakke felt M & M shouldn’t have sold the machine for a purpose it apparently wasn’t designed for. The trade and purchase of the gas Ranger from M & M Lawn and Leisure was approved with Bakke and chairman Marc Prestby voting no.

• Cynthia Blagsvedt was reappointed to a 4-year term as county assessor as recommended by the personnel review committee.

Valerie Arnold was hired as an eligibility worker, effective September 15 as recommended by the hiring committee.

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Fillmore County Public Health is offering flu shots at the following locations: • Monday, October 3 from 2-7 p.m. at the Fillmore County Office Building - Room 108, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston, Minn.

• Tuesday, October 4 from 9-4 p.m. at the Fillmore County Office Building - Room 108, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston, Minn.

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Monday, September 19, 2016

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By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com In was one of the marquee week two football match-ups, hopeful section contenders #10 in Class A (tie) FC (1-0) and The Trende Report #8 in Class A R-P (1-0) battled a great battle down to the wire.

One team’s fast playmakers were the Paul Trende difference.

The Trojans came out fired up on their (sloppy wet) home field. They remembered last year’s 33-0 loss.

For almost a half, the Trojans controlled the action. Senior running back Noah Carlson did something he doesn’t often do and used his arm to affect the game. His perfect 23-yard halfback pass to Lukas Rasmussen put R-P up 6-0 early. A series late (in the second), Carlson ran one in from 1-yard TD (on fourth a goal) to make it 12-0.

Meanwhile, FC’s offense tallied just one first down. Finally, on their last drive of the half, Riley Means hooked up with Sam Rustad on a couple passing plays. FC went from five to 11 (84 yards). On fourth and seven from the eleven, Rasmussen intercepted a Means to Rustad pass in the end zone. R-P took its 12-0 lead to half. The drive, though, gained the Falcons some fire. They took their opening second half possessions 67 yards in twelve plays. A 5-yard Means to Charlie Jones TD pass, plus 2-point pass to Josh Peters, made it game on at 12-8. FC’s defense then held down Carlson. After a 17-carry, 117-yard first half, he went 34 yards on his first 14 second half totes. Included was his first for-loss run of the season (rushing attempt 43). FC had a what-could-a-been moment in the third. A 26-yard Means to Rustad pass to the R-P 15 was wiped away (illegal formation). Field position was on FC’s side all second half. Five of six possessions started in or made R-P territory. With 2:53 left, the Falcons began first and ten at the Trojan 48. But the key series’ first play was a failed half-back pass. Rasmussen, not as speedy as Carlson but swift in his own right, burned on the play, regrouped to run down his third interception of the game.

Three plays later, on third and five from the R-P 15 (2:00), an up-field rush too far, a resultant hole, and a missed tackle allowed Carlson (on his 15th carry of the half ) to go 85 yards to ice the game. The Trojans grabbed a big early season win 18-8. Carlson (32-235, 2 TDs rushing, 1-1, 24-yards, TD passing) and Ras-

mussen (24-yard TD reception, three interceptions) led the way.

A season ago, Noah had 20 rushing yards versus FC. Picks by Dawson Dahl and Landon Goree ran R-P’s interception total to five. Means (5-18, 80 yards, TD, 4 INTs passing, 8-42 rushing), Rustad (2-56 receiving, fumble recovery), Josh Peters (11-41 rushing) and Jones (TD receiving) did work for the Falcons.

Ryli Tostenson forced a fumble, Brady Ristau recovered one, and Sam Peters had an interception.

The Trojans out-rushed FC 248 to 123 and won the turnover battle 5 to 3. R-P improved to 1-0, 2-0. FC falls to 0-1, 1-1.

Schwichten-Burros Topple M-C

It was one of the more surprising scores of week two.

Lanesboro did a number on Mabel-Canton in 9-man football.

The Burros got a little revenge for a (big) loss last year.

He wasn’t the only guy doing stuff, but Cole Schwichtenberg’s huge quarter, huge game, guaranteed Burro victory. Lanesboro scored the first 30 points of the contest, with their All-District QB finding the end zone three times (runs of 8, 60, and 35) in the decisive third stanza. A year ago, M-C went over Lanesboro 42-16. James Semmen’s boys returned the favor this year by a final of 44-14. Schwichtenberg (19-208, 3 TDs rushing) led the attack with big help from Collin Scott (19-140, TD rushing).

Brett Wangen (6-yard run) and Connor Ruen (1-yard run) also found pay dirt. Ruen added three sacks. Talon Peterson (13152, 2 TDs rushing, 4-69 receiving) and Drew Wyffels (6-12, 87 yards, INT passing; 16 total tackles, interception) carried the Cougar load. Already devoid of two-time All-district running back Wayne Ross (non-participation), Weston Whalen notched just four carries before leaving with injury. Each team is 1-1.

Cougars Stay Unbeaten, Morken Gets 600th

When a team almost always starts the season with double digit wins before a loss, and often finishes with 30-plus victories, the coach’s win total is going to go up quickly. Third-ranked MabelCanton breezed through Houston in straight sets 25-6, 25-10, 25-8 (MC: Savannah Slafter 11 kills, 4 aces, 2 blocks; Coranda Vickerman 9 kills, 11 assists, 3 aces; Maddy Michels 8 kills; Lexi Thorson 9 assists, 4 aces; Payton Danielson 6 digs. H: Alyvia King 12 digs; Becca Lee 11 digs). The win gave Cougar coach Lonnie Morken 600 career wins. He is only the tenth coach in Minnesota volleyball history to hit said threshold. He went from 500 to 600 in almost three years exactly (111 matches). At

a chipper 45 years old, he is far from done commanding one of the state’s smallest schools, but best volleyball programs. Spring Grove then fell 25-11, 25-15, and 25-21 (MC: Vickerman 15 kills, 13 assists, 7 digs; Slafter 10 kills, 7 digs; Michels 7 kills; Thorson 7 assists, 6 digs, 5 aces; Courtney Graves 10 assists). They are a little different this year. Three girls (Vickerman, Thorson, Graves) set, with the intent to get superskilled and athletic Vickerman to an outside hitter position, giving M-C another big attacker.

Vickerman to Slafter is still their best combo though, as the latter is hitting .487. And the defense is always top-notch. M-C is now 5-0, 12-0.

Hot Shots

Harry Chiglo (two) and Joey Fishel (three) combined for five TDs as Houston football moved to 2-0 on the year with a 46-8 thumping of L/P. Jake Mandt wrestled his way to a career-night (28-167, 3 TDs rushing) and the Gopher defense dominated in shutting out D-E 28-0. R-P’s Ashley Agrimson had 18 kills as the Trojans swept Lanesboro.

The Trojans improved to 1-1, 7-3. Kingsland got 11 kills from Lauren Buchholtz in sweeping La Crescent. The Knights are 1-1 overall/TRC. They had one TRC win last season. FC and PEM played an epic volleyball match. The Falcons led 2-1, but fell 28-26 in set four and 19-17 in set five. Tayah Barnes had 37 digs. Kingsland’s Amelia Staat finished 8th overall at the Hayfield cross country invite, helping the Knights to a fourth place finish (of 12). Emily Didier finished 9th overall for an incomplete LARP girls’ team at the La Crescent Invite.

Football (9/9 & 9/10)

D-E 0, Chatfield 28 (C: J. Mandt 28-167, 3 TDs rushing; Ben Ihrke 5-30, TD rushing.

Gophers held Eagles under 50 yards total offense with seven sacks (Alex Pagel 2, Carter Fishbaugher 1.5), two interceptions (Gage Tuohy, Brandon Ebnet), and a forced fumble (Zach Roline recovery). They are 1-0, 1-1) Houston 46, L/P 8 (H: H. Chiglo 21-100, 2 TDs rushing; J. Fishel 15-56, 3 TDs rushing; Jaytin Millen 2-yard TD run; Alex Van Gundy 5-yard TD run.

‘Canes held L/P to 113 yards total offense and 1/13 on third down) Kingsland 0, Southland 48 (Knights are 0-2)

Volleyball (9/6-9/8)

SG 3, Lanesboro 1 > 20-25, 25-20, 24-26, 12-25 (L: Cassidy Ruud 12 kills, 10 digs; Joelie Schreiber 12 kills, 3 blocks, 3 aces; Lexi Melander 34 assists, 12 digs; Caroline Mayer 13 digs) Mayo 3, Chatfield 0 > 12-25, 11-25, 8-25 Lanesboro 0, R-P 3 > 25-20, 25-21, 26-24 (RP: A. Agrimson 18 kills; Savannah Skalet 4

kills, 19 assists; Nicole Blagsvedt 8 kills; Kensay Clobes 4 kills, 18-19 serving, 4 aces; Mikayla Crawford 9 digs. L: J. Schreiber 10 kills; C. Ruud 7 kills, 13 digs, 11-11 serving; L. Melander 25 assists, 9 digs; Lexie Johnson 13 digs. Burros are 3-1, 3-2) Kingsland 3, La Crescent 0 > 25-23, 26-24, 25-7 (K: L. Buchholtz 11 kills, 3 aces; Kailey Link 13 assists, 11 digs; Taylor Zimmerman 10 digs, 4 aces; Grace Schmidt 7 kills; Kellyn Webster 13-13 serving, 11 digs) FC 2, PEM 3 > 25-14, 16-25, 25-18, 26-28, 17-19 (FC: Paige Bennett 13 kills; Kaelyn Marzolf 12 kills; T. Barnes 37 digs, 18-18 serving, 2 aces; Kelsey Berg 9 kills, 5 aces; Kenzie Broadwater 5 kills, 16 digs; Bailey Barnes 28 assists) Houston 0, Hope Lutheran 3 > 21-25, 24-26, 20-25 (H: Amber Chapel 6 kills. Hurricanes are 0-5, 0-6) Cotter 3, Chatfield 0 > 11-25, 18-25, 18-25 (C: Mariah Bell 6 kills; Lexi Schott 8 assists.

Gophers are 0-2, 0-4) Apple Valley Invite (FC beat Apple Valley 25-9, 25-7 and lost

to Stillwater 16-25, 27-25, 10-15 (1st Two Rounds). They beat St. Francis 25-17, 25-17 and lost to Caledonia 13-25, 25-23, 15-17 (2nd two rounds). Falcon tourney leaders were K. Broadwater (26 kills, 28 digs), P. Bennett (24 kills), T. Barnes (57 digs), and B. Barnes (55 assists, 45-47 serving, 7 aces). Falcons are 2-1, 4-4 on the year. All four losses have gone extra volleyball)

Cross Country (9/8 & 9/10)

Hayfield Invite (Kingsland’s girls finished 4th (of 12). Amelia Staat (8th) and Marina Schwanke (17th) finished top 20. The Knight boys finished 11th (of 13). Wesley Dean (47th) was their top finisher. At the Oaks Golf Course) La Crescent ‘Crazy Buffalo’ Invite (Top seven, versus five, runners scored. LARP boys took 4th (of 9). Dylan Linder (13th overall) and Mitchell Ledebuhr (22nd) led the way. LARP’s girls were incomplete. Emily Didier finished 9th overall) Luther Invite (Meet featuring LFC and Chatfield cancelled per rain/flooding in Decorah)

R-P’s Noah Carlson breaks a tackle and readies to break off a gamesecuring 85-yard TD run that propelled the Trojans to an 18-8 win over Fillmore Central.

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Monday, September 19, 2016

Mill Creek Habitat project to begin

By Karen Reisner At the Chatfield City Council’s September 12 meeting ,soil scientist Luke Lunde said the 1,200 linear foot project, which will include a fishing pier, will begin next week from the bridge on Division St. south. It is expected to be completed by mid October. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent.

The bid from Barth Construction came in at $69,276.56 or about 4% over the engineer’s estimate. The city paid $14,800 for engineering and design for the project. Minnesota Trout Unlimited has put $59,283 into the project for construction, materials, and two years of maintenance. Minnesota DNR will provide $7,110 for the fishing pier and construction.

The city approved the additional $2,883.56 to pay for the cost over the estimate to allow the project to go forward. Councilor Robert Pederson commented that we need to find the difference to get the project done.

Public Works Metering Technology and Solutions has been awarded the Water Meter project. Brian Burkholder recommended that they consider a Fixed Network, a step upgrade

from drive-by reading of meters.

He wanted to check and see if it could be a doable option.

Fixed Network requires three collectors costing a total of $24,000 with installation. He estimated that the actual additional cost for a Fixed Network would be more like $14,000 due to savings he identified. Burkholder said Beth Carlson would need to give some of her time to this system as the information would go directly to her office. The Water Department would not need use their time to read meters and there would be no reason to purchase a laptop and receiver for that purpose.

Burkholder insisted it is better to go to the Fixed Network now rather than wait and do it later.

The council gave him permission to look into the Fixed Network option more to see if it will be a workable option and to pin down the cost.

Burkholder reported that they have received three bids from contractors for the Margaret St./ James St. drainage project. The lowest bid submitted by Griffin Construction at $10,367 was approved.

Burkholder was authorized to

accept the low bid of two to be submitted to repair a washout area in Mill Creek Park due to heavy rains. It is an area that was worked on last fall. He had received one bid and was expecting another soon.

The council authorized Burkholder to get quotes for the Union St. Drainage project. Some trees will have to be removed. The drainage way will be stabilized between Union St. and the first bridge and the drainage is to be reshaped and straightened beyond the second bridge.

The council approved the purchase of 10 more picnic tables.

With the purchase of 10 tables at a time, there is a 10% discount.

The cleaning and removal of the sandstone panels on the sides of the steps in front of the Thurber Building began last week. The structure underneath was found to be deteriorated. A quote from Komitt Concrete of $4,500 to remove the deteriorated walls and replace with new block walls was approved.

The front end loader was last serviced in 2012 for other than routine servicing. Approval was given to have RDO Equipment

do a 1,000 hour servicing of the loader and do other repairs at a total cost of $2,226.37.

Approval was given to sell, through Public Surplus, a 2007 pick-up with motor problems and a sewer cleaning rodder for sewer backups, which is no longer used.

A proposal from WSB (low bid) for significant industrial use pretreatment assistance at a cost of $4,924 was accepted. The study for a pre-treatment process for EZ Fabricating, Inc. will proceed.

Other business in brief • It was reported that there had been a meeting with Heather Lukes, MnDot District 6 project manager, about the scheduled Highway 52 improvements from Marion to Chatfield to begin in May 2019. There is to be a mill and overlay, extensions of turn lanes, safety improvements at intersections, and culvert repairs or replacements. Main St. within the city of Chatfield will also have a mill and overlay, curb ramp and sidewalk ADA improvements, storm sewer upgrades, and replacement of the traffic signal at the intersection of Highways 52 and 74. Construction should be concluded in September 2019.

• City Clerk Joel Young presented the 2017 preliminary budget.

The intention is to maintain the levy as close to the previous levy as possible, to keep down increases in water and sewer rates, and to maintain public safety. The preliminary budget increase is 6.76%.

Young said the Cable TV service budget is not sustainable in the future and they are close to a turnover in staff. Since the 2016

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legislative session failed to get some major items signed into law, the Small Cities Aid was lost. For 2016 the city received $36,000.

Ten new homes have been built in Chatfield in 2016, increasing the city’s tax capacity. Young said they are not looking at any water, sewer, or garbage rate increases in 2017.

The city’s Wellhead Protection Plan needs to be rewritten. The swimming pool heater needs to be replaced and the swimming pool committee is meeting. The city will continue to lobby the legislature for the Center for the Arts.

Young suggested the general tax rate should not change a lot over the next ten years, if the tax capacity grows as anticipated.

The council will need to approve the preliminary budget and levy at the next meeting.

• The drop box will be replaced at a cost of $850 and located at the alley entrance.

• The Charter Commission adopted a motion to eliminate current language regarding mayor/city council compensation. State statute gives the council the authority to set their own pay. A pay change will not begin until after an election. An ordinance will have to be adopted to change the council’s pay. The city council pay has not changed for 20 or more years.

Mayor Russ Smith maintained that one does not serve on the city council for money. Councilor Ken Jacobson suggested if the pay was bumped up a bit, maybe some people would be willing to make the commitment to go into local government. The personnel committee will look at some numbers.

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Falcon News

Homecoming court

Meet the 2016-2017 FCHS FFA Officer Team

Homecoming is the week of September 19. The Volleyball Team will play at home against Chatfield on Tuesday the 20. The Cross Country Team runs at Pine Island on Thursday, September 22. The Football Team will play at home against Lewiston-Altura on Friday, September 23. Go Falcons!

Pictured left to right: Kelsey Biel, Morgan Wingert, Stephanie McElmury, Kayla Biel, Kenzie Broadwater, Hunter Aggen, Alex Love, and Rianna Ryan.

President: Kenzie Broadwater Kenzie is a senior this year and what she loves most about FFA is being able to get more involved in school events and the community.

Vice President: Alex Love Alex is a junior this year and competes on the Small Animals team. His favorite thing about FFA is attending National Convention because you get to see FFA members from around the country.

Front (L to R): Paige Bennett, Abby Lange, Kenzie Broadwater holding photo of honorary court member Kaitlyn Hansen, Kelsey Berg, Cassidy Hanson.

Back (L to R): Dustin Daniels, Samuel Peters, Sam Rustad, Hunter Aggen, Riley Means.

Secretary: Rianna Ryan Rianna is a junior in high school and competes on the Small Animals team. Her favorite thing about FFA has been qualifying for state and attending the MN State FFA Convention with the Small Animals team.

Welcome

Treasurer: Kayla Biel Kayla is a junior this year and competes on the Dairy Judging team.

Her favorite thing about FFA is meeting people from around the state and nation who all share the same passion that she does.

Sentinel: Hunter Aggen Hunter is a senior this year and competes on the General Livestock team. His favorite thing about being in FFA is showing livestock at the MN State Fair.

back to school!

Reporter: Stephanie McElmury Steph is a junior in high school and competes on the Small Animal team.

Her favorite thing about FFA is being able to meet so many people and develop life-long friendships.

Assistant Officer: Kelsey Biel Kelsey is a freshman in high school and competes on the Dairy Judging team and in the Creed Speaking competition. Her favorite thing about FFA is meeting members from other chapters around the state.

Assistant Officer: Morgan Wingert Morgan is a freshman in high school and competes on the Dairy Judging team. Her favorite thing about FFA is making new friends who share a common interest and love for agriculture.

The Fillmore Central FFA Chapter is proud to have such a supportive community and one that prides itself on its agricultural roots. We are looking forward to an exciting year of contests, fundraisers, and community outreach events.

Thanks again for all of your support!

Fillmore Central FFA Chapter Officer Team and Members

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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served on the building committee for the new building. He taught Sunday School, was a member of the choir, was a certified lay speaker and held various lay positions in the church.

Wallace was a member of the Spring Valley Kiwanis where he coordinated the Citizen of the Year Program for many years. In addition, he was a member of the Spring Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Jaycees and the Toastmasters.

Along with other church members, he assisted the relocation of two Vietnamese families in the mid-1970s.

Wallace enjoyed music and had sung in the Greenleafton Church Choir, the Central College Choir, in seminary choir, in the community choirs in Spring Valley and Faith United Methodist and later, in the choir at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, where he was a member.

Wallace was a very kind, generous and loving man. He was extremely proud of his daughters and his grandsons.

He is survived by Ann, his wife of 56 years; two daughters, Susan (Tom) Holst of rural Lanesboro and Julie of Wheeling, W. Va.; two grandsons, Michael Holst and Eric Holst, both of rural Lanesboro; one brother, John Osland of Swisher, Iowa; and many special nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Rev. Gerald Osland from Aplington, Iowa; and an infant sister, Donna Mae. Funeral services were held Saturday, 11 a.m. September 17, 2016 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro, with Pastor Kerry Eversole officiating.

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Friday evening at the church.

Burial took place in the Lanesboro Cemetery.

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F & M Community Bank meets with Rep. Tim Walz Representatives of F & M Community Bank recently met with U. S. Representative Tim Walz at the bank’s office in Rochester.

Dan Christianson, CEO; Charles Aug, President; Jim Oeltjenbruns, Senior Vice President; and Mike Tuohy, Board Member, met with Congressman Walz to discuss various community banking concerns.

“Congressman Walz was very cordial and interested in hearing about our concerns that affect not only community banks such as ours, but the customers we serve,” according to Christianson. “We covered such things as the need for regulatory relief and how federal data security standards should apply to all participants in the payment system.”

Aug said, “We also covered the downturn in the agricultural economy and the need to provide funding for the Farm Service Agency as well how the Trans-Pacific Partnership would improve prices for farmers.

Again, Congressman Walz indicated his understanding and concern.”

All four community bankers were impressed by Congressman Walz’s willingness to take the time to meet with them and consider doing what he can to help community banks and their customers.

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which has been in business since March of 1911, has its home office in Preston, Minn. It also has branch offices in Chatfield, Minn., and in Rochester, Minn.

It is a wholly owned subsidiary of F & M Financial Services, Inc., which also owns and operates F & M Insurance Services, which is located in Preston.

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will be gone during the day, they can also do it then. “We do it Continued from Page 1 super fast. Some people have neapolis and will be accompacalled us ninjas because they nied by a parent. were home when it happened Vicky Musel, the Harmony and they never even saw us,” Just For Kix dance director, first Vicky explained. “The girls love heard about the idea of flamingo doing it.” flocking as a fundraiser from Sometimes, the flock gets some other area directors and moved twice in one day if people thought it sounded like fun. So respond to the Rescue Hotline she bought 24 flamingos online quickly. “We’ve lost a few flafor $90 and picked a friend’s mingos. We started out with 24 house to start at on August 13. and are down to 21 now. The When someone is “flocked,” flamingos that we have left are they also receive a zippered starting to get a little worn out,” pouch with instructions to call Vicky said. Several times, the girls have gotten lost while trying to find the next requested address to flock, but the flamingos have always made it. Vicky made sure to call the area police departments before the flocking started to get their blessing and make sure that they would know what was going on if someone called them.

The fundraiser has been such a hit that Vicky is hoping to add a second flock the next time they do it. “I’ve had people call up and tell me how much they liked it and even had some ask to be flocked again,” Vicky laughed. A few people have shared pictures Some of the Root River Outback Bowl Dancers flock an unsus- of the flock in their yard on the pecting homeowner.

Harmony Just For Kix Facebook Photo submitted page, which Vicky encourages as it’s a great way to let more people know about it. “This has annual been one of the most fun fundraisers,” she said. The flamingos will continue to flock the area until the ground freezes.

Some of the other fundraisers that the girls have done since January are selling Casey’s pizza Serving 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm cards, garage sales, a silent aucAdults - $7 • 12 YeArs & under - $4 tion at the spring dance show, preSchool Free and selling t-shirt sponsorships. there will alSo be a Freewill oFFering bake Sale the Same evening Over 75 local businesses bought a space on the team t-shirts, which are worn on travel days and at other events. “The girls did a phenomenal job with the t-shirts and raised over $6000,” Vicky noted. The Casey’s cards were also big hit and, the dancers will be selling them again in November. The team will be Bake Sale at 7:00pm • Bazaar at 7:30pm selling flower bulbs this winter and hosting a Paint With Me workshop for kids and adults in October. lunCh Following!

As the fundraising this year has been so successful, Vicky is hoping to see more dancers sign Happy Sweet 16, CarSon! up to go on the trip next time.

She’s hoping to go every 3-4 years.

We love Just For Kix is open for kids age two through 12th grade. you very The Harmony group’s mission much! is to not only teach kids proper dance techniques, but to help them learn to express themselves through movement and how to be active, healthy, self-confident, and kind.

If you have some flamingos sitting in your garage that you’re not using, the Just For Kix team would love to take them off your love AlWAys, mom, DAD, cole, AnD clAy hands for the next time they fundraise by flamingo flocking!

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Vicky rotates which dancer will move the flock so all of the girls get a chance to experience the fun. They usually move them at night or, if they know someone

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Birth Announcement Fillmore County Journal

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Greenleafton church Drinks will be furnished Bring photos to share

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We’ve got spirit!

This year the Houston Hurricanes will have a cheerleading squad for home football games! It has been a few years since the Hurricanes have had cheerleaders. The squad consists of six members—Katie Walker, Kate Thompson, Brynne Schultz, Mikayla Scheck, Ashley Laschenski, and Morgan Simpson—and are coached by Heidi Thompson. They have been busy practicing for their debut at the first home varsity football game on Friday, Sept. 16. They are sure to raise some Hurricane spirit!

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Houston High School has renovated its gym floor. With this renovation, new stain was put in the three-point lines. Red paint has been added to the out-of-bound lines. Also included is a massive Hurricane symbol in the middle of the floor. Then to top it off, new red and white bleachers were installed, with the white spelling out HHS. Hurricanes fans need to come see it to really appreciate it! See you at the next game!

ECFE Kickoff!

Get ready for the Houston Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) Kickoff! On Saturday, September 24th from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, Houston ECFE, Houston County Public Health, and the Houston Public Library will be co-hosting a StoryWalk at the Houston Nature Center. This event is in conjunction with the sixth annual Taste of the Trail event. To add to the fun, ECFE will have a simple activity for kids to do on site. ECFE is for children age birth to 5 years old. Each family in attendance will receive a free book. Houston Nature Center is located at 215 W. Plum Street, Houston, MN.

During Homecoming Weekend (September 30-October 1), the Hurricane Foundation, in conjunction with Houston Public Schools, will be hosting the All-School Reunion and the Grand Re-opening of the schools to display the work that was completed in the school buildings this summer. On Saturday, October 1 at 10:00 AM, everyone, whether an alumnus or community member or interested individual, is welcome to come to the Houston Elementary School gymnasium for the dedication and reunion program. The program will begin with information about the remodeling project in all four buildings (elementary school, high school, preschool building and the bus garage) and conclude with the 2016 Houston Alumni Wall of Fame recognition. Refreshments will be served in the gymnasium at the conclusion of the program. Walking tours led by school personnel including Krin Abraham, Superintendent, and Rick Bartz, Elementary Principal will be available for those who would like to see the improvements that have been made to the buildings.

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Spring Valley 2017 levy set

By Rich Wicks The Spring Valley City Council met on Monday, September 12, 2016. Members in attendance were: Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Bill Bires, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Jeff Vehrenkamp was absent. The council approved

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minutes of the previous meeting, and Preliminary Accounts Payable. No visitors had signed up to speak to the council.

Zimmer spoke about Resolution 2016-26, Resolution Adopting Preliminary Levy.

She and Mayor Struzyk pointed out that once it’s set, “you can always go down, but you can’t go up”. Zimmer said the levy will need to be decided upon at either this meeting or the next.

She presented a comparison of operating budgets for the city’s various departments and funds for budget years 2010 through

2017, and pointed out, “The reason I did your comparison of multi-year for the operating is, the departments are really not increasing their operation; they’re trying to be more efficient.” She said it’s the capital expenditures and street projects that are responsible for budget increases. After discussion, the council voted unanimously to approve Resolution 2016-26 as submitted, setting the total levy at $1,125,118.

The council also heard details on a request for additional 800mhz radios to be ordered for the Fire Department. Using county grant funding, the request is to order radios at a total cost to

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the city of $9,826.90. The city had previously OK’d spending up to $7,000. Following discussion of the need for the additional radios, the council OK’d spending $9,826.90.

The council approved the Industrial Park Expansion Final Pay Estimate of $75,209.36, and the Lyndale/Fremont Improvement Pay Estimate of $188,196.33. The council also OK’d a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the Spring Valley Public Utilities Main Substation Expansion (Resolution 201625), as outlined in the public hearing on August 31. Zimmer also shared a resolution that will be considered at the September

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26 meeting. It is to raise sewer rates by $.85 to the base rate and $.21 per 1,000 gallons, bringing the new rates to a base rate of $18.03 and $4.34 per 1,000 gallons. If approved, these rates will go into effect January 1, 2017.

Zimmer also shared a letter of appreciation that Spring Valley received from Minnesota Energy.

It thanks the city and residents for cooperation during the sevenmonth process of upgrades to the natural gas distribution system.

It also recognizes the prompt and professional response to the emergency situation/gas leak on August 24. The next regular meeting will be September 26 at 6 p.m. The public is welcome.

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• Houston Public Library Storywalk - a mobile story time in partnership with ECFE & Houston County Public Health from 10-11am.

• Live music from The Bootleggers from 11am-2pm.

• Live sheep at the Prairie Plum Farm fiber arts booth. Experience the translation of wool from sheep to sweater.

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Farmer’s market - Local produce & other fun stuff Houston arts resource Council - Chalk art and the Parade of Owls Houston 4H - Hot dogs Houston County Historical Society - History booth Houston Hoedown - SnoCones Prairie Plum Farm - Fiber arts booth (wool, yarn, spinning, knitting) & sheep to pet!

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and be ready to respond to the random behavior of children.

• The roads are going to be packed again. Between field equipment, teams traveling to sporting events, hunters and regular traffic, our local roadways are busy during the fall season.

Whether people are thinking of a third quarter drive, scouting fields or looking for wildlife, many of these drivers will be distracted. Do not be that distracted driver. Put your phones away and focus on the task at hand. If you see an implement on the road, slow down.

Remember they have every right to the roadway as any other vehicle. They are not required to pull off to the side so you can pass. Farmers, make sure your flashers and slow moving vehicle signs are visible, especially at night.

• Wildlife is becoming more active. Between the onset of breeding season and being hunted, our deer populations become much more active during this time of the year. While

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F rm Safety

Fall safety concerns in agricultural communities

By Michael Cruse Extension Educator for Fillmore and Houston Counties The beginning of fall signals the beginning of many exciting things: schools are back in session, local sports begin, new hunting seasons are right around the corner and fall crop Michael Cruse harvest is beginning. While these activities can be exciting, there are a number of dangers that this time of year brings as well.

• Kids are back in school. Kids can be unpredictable. They like to ramp their bikes off curbs and land in roadways. They do not always cross roads at cross-walks or look both ways before crossing. Kids can easily slip in and out of the blind spots of the large trucks, tractors and combines that are prevalent in our agricultural communities. Be sure to slow down around school zones

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typically a nocturnal animal, deer will now move across the landscape and our local road systems throughout the day. Combine this with the loss of daylight during commuting times and we see increased chances for car accidents with these animals.

Again, slowing down is your best defense. Also, be sure to keep windshields clean so that low sunlight glare does not blind you during critical morning and evening commutes.

• Our soils are highly saturated. All of our summer rain has put the structural integrity of our roads, driveways and fields to the test. While our county and state road crews do an excellent job of inspecting and repairing roads after damaging rains, they cannot catch everything.

Remember that roads are meant to be driven on, not parked on.

Edges of roads have given way when fully loaded grain carts are parked on them. Be sure to inspect field driveways before using them this fall. Significant water erosion may have occurred

over the summer that would make them unfit for use with large equipment. Field edges will also be a dangerous place this fall as stream banks and other steep drop offs will be more likely to collapse under the weight of harvest equipment.

From pure elation to extreme stress, our communities feel a range of emotions during the

fall season. To stay safe during this season, we all must work at tabling these emotions when necessary to focus on the tasks at hand. Remember, no matter what we are doing, we are always setting an example for others in our communities, especially for our kids. Let’s be sure we set the right example when it comes to fall safety.

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Monday, September 19, 2016

Compaction a concern for fall field work

By Michael Cruse Extension Educator for Fillmore and Houston Counties Healthy soils are the foundation of our cropping systems.

One of the most important attributes of a healthy soil is good soil st r u c t u re .

Due to the Michael Cruse excess rainfall we have received this summer, the soil structure of our local farm fields is at risk of

being destroyed by compaction this fall.

Soil compaction refers to a reduction in soil pore space.

Healthy soils have a balance between solids – minerals and organic matter – and open pore space. For plants this pore space is critical because it allows for proper water infiltration and drainage as well as gas exchange between surface air and roots.

When soils are significantly compacted and pore space is lost, crops become stressed and growth potential is lost.

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quences of soil compaction than we did years ago, the risk of soil compaction is still high. Soil compaction can be caused by many things, including rainfall, but the primary concern this fall will be wheel traffic. As our equipment has gotten bigger, so are the loads that our soils are being exposed to. And, as soil moisture increases, so does the potential for those heavy loads to cause compaction deep in a soil profile. Combining these heavy loads with the need for farmers to get increasingly larger amounts of work done in small periods of time and we increase our chances of causing compaction.

The negative consequences of compaction are very real, can last for multiple years after the initial compaction occurs and often times are not easily corrected. Not only does soil compaction limit the exchange of water and gases, but it also makes root growth more difficult. If root growth is limited, plants may not be able to reach vital nutrients needed during growth.

The effects of compaction are not always bad, though. Seeds germinate best when there is adequate contact between the seed and soil. This contact makes water more readily available to the germinating seed. Corn planters have been designed to moderately pack the soil around seeds for years. If too much compaction occurs during planting though, all of the negative consequences described above come back into play.

So how can we deal with soil compaction? Avoiding working in fields that are too wet is the simple option. But this is easier said than done during busy harvest seasons. If you do have to venture out into a wet field, keep field traffic to a minimum and use controlled traffic patterns. Controlled traffic patterns use the same wheel paths for each piece of equipment, limiting damage to a smaller area of the field. When compaction has occurred and is going to be removed using tillage, be sure to use the proper equipment for the depth of compaction and the soils you have.

Remember, healthy soils are the foundation of our cropping systems. If we weaken that foundation, by destroying good soil structure through compaction, we limit our maximum crop yields for years to come.

We also increase the potential for environmental degradation through lost water infiltration and increases in runoff and erosion. For the health of your soils and the health of your bottom line, keep compaction in mind when doing field work this fall.

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No Seat? No Rider

By Michael Cruse Extension Educator for Fillmore and Houston Counties Tractor rollovers and runovers are consistently among the top causes of onfarm injury and death.

The risk for severe injury from rollovers and runovers is especially high for Michael Cruse extra riders who do not have

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a designated seat. So the message is very simple. If your farm equipment – tractors, combines, etc. – does not have an instructor’s seat in addition to the operator’s chair, then no one should be riding with you. Especially not kids.

People ride on tractors in many different and dangerous places.

Some of these places require a gymnast level of balance to prevent falling off. Others expose riders to unintended dangers such as getting clothing caught in tires when riding on cab steps.

And just because you are in a cab does not mean the extra rider is safe. During a rollover one of the first places hands go for stability is the door handle. And as an operator, you cannot react fast enough to prevent injury to extra riders during a rollover or falling event.

The potential injuries from a tractor rollover or runover are very serious. If a person is lucky, they will only be hurt by the fall.

If they are unlucky, a victim’s clothing may get caught in tires, power take-off shafts or other moving parts and lead to pinching, twisting and wrapping type injuries. Individuals can also be runover by both the tractor and the implement being pulled by the tractor. These runovers, at best, lead to crushing injuries, but victims can suffer other injuries depending on the implement in tow.

There will be some who roll their eyes at this article and do not make it past the first sentence. But remember this. All it takes is one time. One time for your son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter to lose their balance and fall. One time for your entire world to stop as the most important thing to you disappears underneath a tractor. And it won’t matter how many times you and your siblings did crazy stuff on the farm and survived.

It won’t matter if your kids did it and they all survived.

And I get it. I have lived it.

A special bond is built when riding along with parents and grandparents doing fieldwork.

Kids absolutely love it and so do the grownups. It’s a tradition.

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does not mean it is the right thing to do or that it should continue. And we as adults have to take the hardline on this for the safety of our kids and others.

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Fillmore County Police Reports Chatfield Police Departmnt Heather Lynn Kiffer, 39, Altura, Minn.; 6/14/2016, Snow Removal Parking, Fine $20, Total Fees $32.

Jace Michael Schmidt, 18, Wykoff, Minn.; 8/19/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Michael Jon Schultz, 24, Chatfield, Minn.; 5/8/2016, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 8/29/2017), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 87 days for one year). Serve as: weekends (if eligible). Jail time to be served by October 1. Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (8/29/2016): 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, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment - within 30 days, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Submit to Chemical Testing, Submit to Random Searches, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, No driver’s license violations, No driving without insurance.

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Kylynn John Chambers, 26, Evansdale, Iowa; 7/31/2016, Speeding (80/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.

Arwins Cheema, 22, Chadds Ford, Penn.; 8/21/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Matthew Robert Cleven, 30, Harmony, Minn.; 8/14/2016, DWI – Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 8/30/2017), Total Fees $415.

Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (8/30/2016): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation - all conditions under direction of DFO, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign all releases of information, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment - follow all recommendations - when completed he could be moved to unsupervised probation if DFO agrees, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Submit to Chemical Testing, Submit to Random Searches, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, No driver license violations, No driving without insurance, No

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Mitchell Ray Dempewolf, 18, Grand Meadow, Minn.; 7/31/2016, Careless Driving, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

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Spencer Kyle Jahnke, 25, Minneapolis, Minn.; 8/3/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Julie Ann Jones, 47, The Rock, Ga.; 8/20/2016, Speeding (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

David John Keune, 28, Preston, Minn.; 3/26/2016, Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 9/1/2017), Total Fees $390. Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (9/1/2016): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, No contact with victim(s) NLS, Write letter of apology to NLS - file with DFO within 30 days, No assault - no aggressive or threatening behavior, No mood-altering chemicals, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property and things as directed by probation officer, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Complete Chemical Assessment - complete within 30 days from today - follow all recommendations, Sign releases of information as directed, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Sign Probation Agreement - all conditions under direction of DFO. Sung Hwan Lee, 38; 7/22/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Erik Allen McKay, 37, Rushford, Minn.; 8/8/2016, Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 8/29/2017), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 83 days for one year). Credit for time served: seven days. Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (8/29/2016): Domestic abuse evaluation - follow all recommendations - Complete DVI within 90 days, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, No assault - no aggressive behavior, Sign all releases of information, Contact with victim must be under approval of probation agent.

Paul Douglas Spencer, 48, Elgin, Iowa; 8/23/2016, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Dixie Lee Starks, 55, Gracey, Ky.; 6/15/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Tammy Marie Start, 34, Ostrander, Minn.; 8/25/2016, Exceed Limit 30 mph – Urban

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Drew Steven Tienter, 18, Preston, Minn.; 7/31/2016, Underage Possession of Alcohol, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

Jeffery George Torgerson, 48, Mabel, Minn.; 5/27/2016, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Total Fees $115.

Linh Nhi Trang, 24, Shoreview, Minn.; 8/21/2016 Speeding (81/55), Fine $100, Total Fees $290.

Carolyn Elaine Wilkins, 43, Jacksonville, Ill.; 6/3/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Kenneth Lee Williams, 28; 6/13/2016, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $320.

6/13/2016, Driver Who is Not the Owner Must Later Produce Proof of Insurance If Required, Fine $200.

Erin Marie Wilmot, 37, Denver, Iowa; 6/17/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Monica Cecin Wilson, 48, Plymouth, Minn.; 6/19/2016, Driver Who is Not the Owner Must Later Produce Proof of Insurance If Required, Fine $200, Total Fees $320.

Vincent Hoffman-York, 20, Preston, Minn.; 6/11/2016, Consumption by Persons Under 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $220.

MN Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division Andy D. Gingerich, 31, Lanesboro, Minn.; 7/9/2016, Take or Possess Fish Over Limit, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

MN State Patrol – Rochester Omar Amigon, 26, Columbus City, Iowa; 6/29/2016, Speed-

ing (72/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. 6/29/2016, No Proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance, Fine $200.

Valerie Ann Distad, 54, Spring Valley, Minn.; 8/1/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Bryan Keith Just, 55, North Mankato, Minn.; 8/14/2016, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set

by Commissioner (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Lacy Jae Krahn, 22, Spring Valley, Minn.; 8/14/2016, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Kyong Lenz Sedelmeyer, 55, Rochester, Minn.; 8/14/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Angela Lynn Stewart, 31, Ostrander, Minn.; 6/16/2016, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320.

6/16/2016, Driver/Owner Allow Open Bottle, Fine $100.

Shoua Yang, 32, Onalaska, Wis.; 8/7/2016, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set By Commissioner (55/40), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Preston Police Department Cheryl Ann Funk, 56, Plymouth, Minn.; 8/21/2016, Passing on Right When Prohibited, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

David Robert Koenig, 53, Preston, Minn.; 7/25/2016, (Give) False Name – Fictitious Name, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 8/31/2017), Total Fees $465.

Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (8/31/2016): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar.

Sonya Naomi Rozzi, 53; 8/25/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

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Location of the farm: from chatfield, Minnesota 8 Miles east on Highway 30 to county 11 then 1 ½ miles south or from fountain, Minnesota 7 ½ miles east and north on county road 11 Sale Location: gehling auction company’s indoor auction facility 27741 State Highway 16 • Preston, Minnesota 239 Acres M/L to be sold in 6 Parcels Legal Descriptions - Sect 17 SW ¼ - Twnshp 104 - Range 10 160 acres Sect 18 E ½ SE ¼ EX 1 acre-Twnshp104 - Range 010 - 79 acres Parcel 1 – Existing Building Site Consisting of 5 Acres M/L Including 2 Story 5 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Home with a new Siding and Windows in 2003 - New Shingles in 2010 and a New Furnace in 2011-24’ X 20’ Garage - 70’ X 40’Machine Shed - 60’ X 30’ Pole Shed - 130’ X 32’ Storage Building - 60’ X 30’ Barn - 3 Grain Bins - 16’ Diameter Stave Silo - Well - and a New Septic System Should be installed by Sale Day Parcel 2 – 94.52 Acres M/L of Tillable in Sec. 17 Parcel 3 – 48.91 Acres M/L of Pasture – Woodland with a Buildable Site and Private Access - Excellent Deer Hunting Parcel 4 – 35.38 Acres M/L of Tillable in Sec. 18 Parcel 5 – 19.59 Acres M/L of Tillable - Parcel 6 24.33 Acres M/L of Pasture – Woodland with a Buildable site Crop Base is 102.0 Acre Corn Base and 47.4 Acre Soybean Base The Farm is in a Conservation Program Thru 2019 that Pays $3988.00 Per Year For an appointment to view the land and or the House and Building Site - for more information or a Book on the Real Estate call Gehling Auction Co. 1-800-770-0347 or go to gehlingauction. com and click on printable flyer (PDF) Any Verbal Announcements made day of sale takes precedence over print Not responsible for accidents Terms 20% nonrefundable down payment day of sale Balance due at closing on or before November 22, 2016 or before upon clear and marketable title.

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Harmony battles flushable wipes

By Hannah Wingert It’s a problem that just about every city deals with, and Harmony is no exception. So-called “flushable” wipes are clogging up the two lift station pumps and causing backups in the sewer system. The pumps are back up and working again, but City Maintenance Director Chris Johnson doesn’t know how long that will last. “It causes a mess,” he said.

The flushable wipes clog the pumps and slow them down, so during high flow times such as

the heavy rains the city experienced recently, more basements are likely to flood.

The city council discussed the issue at their September 13 meeting. City Administrator Jerome Illg spoke to the city engineer and determined that the current pumps were redone in 2004 and are nearing the end of their functional lifespan. The impellers on the south lift station are already worn down.

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Monday, September 19, 2016 a different impeller that would keep the flushable wipes from clogging the system. The total cost to replace the pumps at both lift stations would be $50,000.

Council woman Debbie Swenson asked if there is a way to educate citizens about the damage that flushable wipes cause. While measures can be taken to do so, the current pumps still need to be replaced at a cost of $50,000 to the taxpayers because of the flushable wipes. A motion to put the new pumps in both lift stations was approved with Swenson opposed.

The council voted to extend the Wastewater Treatment Plant project completion date from the end of June to the end of November.

The extension is due to the installation of the new grit pump. The grit pump has been installed and

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the maintenance crew has been running it. There were some issues with it not priming properly, but it’s now working the way it should.

The new Harmony well has not been running properly. A well maintenance worker spent close to a month trying to solve the problem and last week, determined that the well was failing because of a burnt computer board. The new board was installed on September 12, but it stopped working again.

Johnson thinks that the voltages may need to be adjusted.

The Harmony Fire Department received two grass rig bids and asked the council to approve the sale.

The personnel committee met to discuss switching to alternating shifts for the maintenance staff. They currently work from

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Partial List - Go to Website for Complete Listing with Pictures Vehicles - Rushford Memorabilia Wildlife Mounts - Holiday Items Guns - Glassware - Furniture - Household Items Antiques - Collectibles - Coins and MUCH MORE…

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8 & 10 ton rgs – nH165 manure spreader dbl beater w/ poly floor w/ soup gate – nH1495 self-propelled (2nd owner) hydro haybine – nH 326 square baler w/ 72 thrower w/vari-speed, super pickup ser:708854 (Don bought new) – nH 852 auto wrap round baler high capacity w/ roller chain, gone through, (bought new) – 25’ Heavy duty round bale hauler (11 bales) – case-iH 600 blower bought new – (8) 9’x16’ steel throw racks w/eZ/H&s/ Meyer/Walker rgs, all repacted bearings – Meyer 22’ feeder wagon – JD 2320 12’ hydro swather w/chrysler slant 6 motor – nH 258 5-bar hay rake – Gehl 520 12-wheel rake w/ newer wheels – Graves 40’ bale elevator – Mc 180sB 15’ 1000 rpm corn stalk chopper – 24’ portable hay conveyor – (2) sioux round bale feeders.

PLAntinG & tiLLAGe eQuiPMent case-iH 900 6r 30” corn planter w/dry fert., cross auger dawn trash whipers w/insecticide boxed, gd case-iH monitor – case-iH 5100 12’ soybean drill dd w/ press wheels & seed attach – Bought new Kent 18’ Disc-o-vator w/5 bar harrow – iHc 720 5 bttm. vari-width 18” plow w/ new lathes – Yetter 3415 15’ min-till rotary, 3pt – noble 6r cultivator (new shovels) – Kewanee 1010 18’ flat folding disc w/22” blades – 4 sec drag on cart (newer sections). utV - PicKuP - HArLeY - trAiLers 1-owner Polaris 500 ranger H.o. cab, htr. doors – 1984 Ford F250 reg cab 4x4 4spd. manual, 6.9L diesel, 1-owner, 128k – one owner 1999 Harley Davidson sportster 1200 w/only 1,200 miles – 1982 Kiefer 5th wheel 20’ heavy duty stock trailer, newer axles and floor. stAncHions & otHer iteMs (42) Jamesway stanchions – (22) starline drinking cups – (2) superior fiberglass feed carts – (10) 27’ rachet straps – (2) tube of gates – Knipco heater – new (17) 6” wood fence posts – Poly water tank – calcium pill giver – coronado 21cu ft chest freezer – and more.

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6 a.m. to 3 p.m. The committee proposed alternating the shift start times from 6-8 a.m. so that coverage would continue through 4:30 p.m. each day. There have been times where maintenance staff was needed, but they were already gone for the day. The change would also allow for crosstraining opportunities. Johnson pointed out that, although he was under the impression he was on the personnel committee, he didn’t know about the meeting.

He was also opposed to the alternating shifts. “We’ve been doing it this way for almost 25 years and have only seen a handful of times that we’ve had trouble,” he noted.

Illg did not believe that Johnson was still on the committee.

Johnson spoke to his union representative about the shift change, who agreed with him that it is not warranted. “I just don’t understand it at all. Brian and Terry feel the same way. I think it’s just another way to micromanage the maintenance department, and I don’t see any merit in it at all,” Johnson expressed.

“We were just trying to get closer to regular business hours,” Swenson, who is also a member of the personnel committee, pointed out. She recommended tabling the matter until it could be looked into further and more information could be obtained on the current members of the personnel committee. The motion was approved.

The council approved two EDA loans.

The park board will be holding a meeting soon to discuss and review the 2016 summer rec program and determine if any changes need to be made to next year’s program.

The Harmony Public Library will be celebrating its 100 year anniversary with an open house on September 26 from 5-7 p.m.

On October 2, a concert sponsored by the Arts Board and the Greenfield Lutheran Church will be held. Harmony native Rebecca Wilt and her husband Mark Clodfelter will be performing as Covalence.

Fillmore Central asked the council to approve their proposed no parking zone along County Road 44 in front of the high school’s new parking lot. The council approved the request.

The council passed an ordinance opting out of “granny pods.”

The next Harmony city council meeting will be held on October 11 at 7 pm.

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•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-6pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Semcac bus to Rochester, bus picks up for shopping 9:35am, United Methodist Church, Preston; 10am Fountain State Bank. Call (800) 9443874 to ride.

•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10:15-11am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.*

•Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •GriefShare support group, 7-8:30pm, Community Grounds, 201 Parkway Ave. N., Lanesboro. Info: (507) 4672500.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pio­neer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.* •AA Closed meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.*

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•Active Senior Exercise Class, 8:459:30am, Coffee Street Fitness Center, Lanesboro. 507-272-3731.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 11:15am-12pm, Coffee Street Fitness Center, Lanesboro. 507-272-3731.* •Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.*

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•Senior Strength & Balance Class, 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Senior Coffee and Dessert, 9am, Clara House, Harmony.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Senior Strength & Balance Class, 10:15-11am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* •Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info, (507) 288-6944.* •Red Cross Bloodmobile, 1-7pm, Chatfield High School, 205 Union St.

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Send an upcoming event: news@fillmorecountyjournal.com •Canton Historical Society meeting, 5pm, Canton Community Center. Come join us, looking for new members.

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EMPLOYMENT Lanesboro School has an Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) position available for the 2016-2017 school year. This is a part-time position working with the ECFE Parent Educator to serve the families and parents at Lanesboro School.

Applications may be picked up at the school office.Position open until filled. h5,12,19,26-o ROOT RIVER HARDWOODS is looking for a reliable person to work in sawmill. benefit package available. Retirement plans. Apply at Root River Hardwoods.

Hwy 52 N. Preston. h12,19-o EXPERIENCED TIMBER HARVESTING CREW. Cable log skidder operator and cutter. Competitive piece rate pay, health insurance retirement plan.

Drug test required. Apply at Root River Hardwoods, Hwy 52 N, Preston, MN. 507-259-5361. h12,19-o

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CUSTODIAN OPENINGS AT FILLMORE CENTRAL SCHOOLS. Full-time and part-time positions available. Application available online at www.fillmorecentral.k12.mn.us or may be picked up in any school office. Send completed application to: Heath Olstad, K-12 Principal, Fillmore Central High School, P.O. Box 599, Harmony, MN, 55939. Postions open until filled. E.O.E. h19,26-o PART-TIME, 16-20 hours per week.

Evenings, occasional weekends.

Milking cows, some calf chores. Call 507-951-9035 or 507-421-1560. Leave a message. Potential for more if desired. h19,26,3,10-x PAID IN ADVANCE! MAKE $1000 Weekly!! Mailing Brochures From Home.

Helping home workers since 2001. No Experience Required. Start Immediately! www.centralmailing.net (VOID IN SD, WI) (MCN)

PART-TIME CARE GIVER NEEDED for child with developmental disabilities in Chatfield area. Competitive pay, contact 507-481-7338. h12,19-o

MAKE $1,000 WEEKLY! Paid in advance! Mailing Brochures at Home!

Easy pleasant work. Begin Immediately!

Age unimportant! www.homemoney77. com (MCN)

MILKING HELP WANTED. Dairy farm in the Lanesboro area is looking for help with the evening milkings on their freestall barn parlor dairy. Hours are about 4-8pm with flexibility as to which days and the number of days per week. If interested, call 507-951-8941 and ask for Tom. h12,19-x

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PART-TIME EVENING MILKING. Two days/week and every other weekend.

Holiday pay. Quality incentive program.

HazBroy Farms. 507-259-1512. e19,26o

PART-TIME BOOK KEEPER. 2-3 days a week. Approximately 10hrs/week.

Experience in computer work necessary. Would be early morning hours.

Stop in to pick up application at the Branding Iron or call Steve at 507-7653388. h12,19-o

LOOKING FOR ROOFING HELP. Experience preferred. Contact Jason at 507-272-5387. h29,5,12,19-x

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HELP WANTED: OTR DRIVERS. Ewy Trucking seeking Owner/Operators & Company Drivers. Valid Class A CDL. Home on weekends if desired. Pulling hopper bottoms across the U.S. Minnesota Based. Call 507-421-3680.(MCN) $500 DAILY! Mailing Simple Letters and Depositing checks. Exciting Free Details! Write: LISTS, Box 396, Dept.

MFCP, Springhouse, PA 19477-0396 (MCN)

Hammell Equipment has IMMEDIATE opening at the Rushford location for a

FULL-TIME EXPERIENCED SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Applicants should have experience working with farm equipment. Computer knowledge and parts experience helpful. Wage depends on experience and benefits are available.

If interested please call 507-867-4910 Chatfield or julie.vettleson@twsl.com 507-259-7264. You can also apply in person at Hammell Equipment in Chatfield, Rushford, Harmony or Eitzen.

HAMMELL EQUIPMENT INc. Part-time stocker/carryout

Must have positive attitude and enjoy serving customers. A typical work schedule will be 12-25 hours per week. Must be available for a variety of shifts Monday-Sunday.

Part-time check-out clerk

Experience working with cash register systems and providing good customer service a plus. Responsibile for scanning and bagging customers’ orders, stocking inventory, assisting customers and general cleaning.

Must have a positive customer service attitude and the ability to work on multiple tasks. A typical work schedule will be 12-25 hours per week, working a variety of shifts.

Please apply in person at Harmony Foods; Request an application by sending an email to: harmonyiga@harmonytel.net Mail resume to: Harmony Foods, ATTN: Store Manager; P.O. Box 598, Harmony, MN 55939 or go to www.myharmonyfoods.com and click the “EMPLOYMENT” tab and submit online.

Please apply in person at Preston Foods; Request an application by sending an email to: prestonfoods@centurytel.net Mail resume to: Preston Foods, ATTN: Store Manager; P.O. Box 309, Preston, MN 55965 or go to www.myprestonfoods.com and click the “EMPLOYMENT” tab and submit online.

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Full-time Dietary Aide

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

Full-time or part-time around Spring Valley area. Must be able to work residential & agriculture.

Contact Brent @ 507-951-2020

Gundersen Harmony Care Center Full-time direCtor oF nursinG new waGe sCale Contact Michelle Borreson 507-886-6544 ext. 73431

Gundersen Harmony Care Center 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939 MABEL GrEEn LEA sEnior LivinG is LookinG for spEciAL pEopLE who wAnt to MAkE A diffErEncE.

Assistant director of nursing

Be a part of a creative and dynamic team of managers who are person centered in their approach to resident care!

Mabel Green Lea Senior Living seeks a Minnesota licensed RN. Experience in nurse management preferred. Contact Julie Vettleson (julie.vettleson@twsl.com) or stop by for an application.

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

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Process controller

MAbeL Green Lea senior living is Looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference

Rushford Manufacturing (Connaughty Industries), a metal manufacturing company, has an opening for a Process Controller. Duties include processing all incoming work orders, scheduling, closing orders and cost analysis. Must be well organized, detail orientated, and have excellent computer, verbal and written skills. Knowledge of manufacturing software and metal manufacturing a plus.

If you want to become part of a growing company please send a cover letter and resume to mike@rushfordmfg.com.

Or mail to 1000 Technology Drive Rushford, Mn. 55971

shifts available

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

Green Lea Senior Living Nursing Home Contact Tanya or Joyce

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Mabel Green lea senior living is looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference

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

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125 5th Ave SE, Spring Grove MN 55974

Electrical Line Worker

Preston Public Utilities will be accepting applications for a full-time Electrical Line Worker. Primary reponsibilities consist of, but are not limited to, daily operation and maintenance of the Utilities electrical distribution system and components, construction of overhead and underground lines, troubleshoot power outages, perform repairs, and operate a variety of specialized equipment. Serves on-call and responds to public works emergencies to include work on holidays, weekends, and evenings. Minimum requirements are completion of an accredited lineworker program, a valid MN Class B commercial driver’s license, or ability to obtain within 6 months, a satisfactory driving record, ability to perform work requiring considerable physical effort, and must comply with the Utilities on-call response time.

Journeyman and apprentices welcome to apply.

Applications and job descriptions are available at Preston Public Utilities, 210 Fillmore St. W., Preston, MN 55965. Phone (507)765-2491 or online at www.prestonmn.org. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and a completed and signed application to Preston Public Utilities, c/o Public Works Director, P.O. Box 657, Preston, MN 55965. First consideration will be given to applications received by September 30, 2016, however applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Part-time Billing SPecialiSt Semcac has an opening for a Part-time Billing Specialist at our Rushford office. Duties include collecting, posting, managing account payments, submitting claims, and following up with insurance companies. Experience in medical billing preferred. Approx. 20-25 hours per week, Mon-Fri. Application and full job description available at www.semcac.org or by contacting Barb Thompson at Semcac (507) 864-8202 or email barb.thompson@semcac.org.

APPlicAtion mAteriAlS muSt Be received By SePtemBer 27, 2016. eoe.

The Fillmore County DAC is seeking a full-time job coach/direct support professional for a full-time position available immediately. Hours are 8:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m./2:45 p.m. Must have valid driver’s license.

Competitive wages! No weekends and no holidays! Join our great team! If interested, call Lori at 507-765-3378 for an application or go to our website www.fillmorecountydac.com for the application. Position opened until filled. EOE/AA.

PASS TIME IN LINE. Rushford - Peterson SChOOlS The Trojans READ THE Rushford-Peterson Schools has openings for substitute teachers and van drivers. Substitute teachers need to hold a teaching NEWSPAPER. license. Graduates of a 4-year college can qualify to be a

short-term teacher substitute teacher. Interested candidates should submit an application to: Charles Ehler, Rushford-Peterson Schools, P.O. Box 627 Rushford, MN 55971 or chuckehler@r-pschools.com. Applications can be picked up at the District Office or can be found online at r-pschools.com. EOE.

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Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI

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

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208 W. GRant St. SpRing VaLLey • $145,000

408 CenteR St. SpRing VaLLey • $134,900

Beautifully renovated 4 bdrm 2 bath home with all the old world charm with original woodwork, crown molding, maple hardwood floors, & open staircase - with all the modern conveniences with updated kitchen, new cupboards, countertops & center island, and main floor laundry & 1/2 bath. Bedrooms are located in upper level and are all generous in size, walk-in closets, walk-up attic and full bath. The formal dining area has French doors leading to the living room. Steel siding, metal roof and open 3 season porch. This one has it all and is in move-in condition.

Great 3 bdrm, 2 bath home totally renovated, including heated garage with “man cave” and workbench! The electrical has been updated, beautiful back deck and partially fenced yard. The home has beautiful tray ceilings, new eatin kitchen with center island & pantry, main floor laundry, updated bathrooms, open staircase and tastefully decorated color scheme. This property is in “move-in” condition!

22881 Oak Hill dR. SpRing VaLLey • $207,000

Unique log home nestled away in the woods. 3 bdrm, 2 bath home with new mound septic system. You’ll enjoy the peaceful surroundings, beautiful yard and landscaping and the abundance of wildlife. The loft area is home to the master bedroom w/attached bath. The lower level is unfinished and ready for expansion. Updated eat-in kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances. Located in desirable “country” setting.

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412 kanSaS St. nw preSton

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3 bedrooms • 3 baths • Jetted tub • D/O could be 4th bedroom • Main floor laundry • Living room • Family room • TV room • Enclosed porch • Beautiful landscaping • Private back yard • 2 car attached garage • Perennial flowers

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I HAVE PRE-QUALIFIED BUYERS LOOKING FOR SMALL ACREAGES AND HOBBY FARMS. IF YOU ARE THINKING OF SELLING GIVE ME A CALL TODAY – ALL CONSULTATIONS ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND FREE OF CHARGE! 400 Main St. SW pReSton • $52,900 Located near Root River and trail system, you will find this quaint little 2 bedroom, 1 bath home. The owners currently use this property as a weekend get away, but it is also very suitable for year round use. Updated electrical, newer furnace and some updated windows. Formal dining and eat-in kitchen with large deck off the back overlooking park-like back yard area. Large 2 car detached garage and back of property is non-buildable so you will not have any “back yard” neighbors, giving you much more privacy. Very affordable property!

106 E. REad avE LeRoy • $64,900 Currently used as rental property (duplex) but could easily be converted back to single family dwelling. 2 hot water heaters and boilers. Original woodwork, hardwood floors, main floor laundry and second entrance to basement for upper level laundry area. Built-in hutches in the dining room, one full bath and one 3/4 bath. Upper level has 2nd kitchen for duplex. Outside staircase for entrance to upper level unit. Single car garage and storage shed.

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805 auburn ave S laneSboro

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Large ranch • Open kitchen and dining room • Formal dining room • Living room • 2 Family rooms • Fireplace • Rec room (pool table) • 2 car heated garage • New roof • Large lot (.32 acre) • Wet bar

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4.10 Acres just south of Ostrander on County Road 1. Per Fillmore County Zoning, this is a buildable site. An access road will need to be applied for with the County. Priced to sell!!!

4 bedrooms • 2 baths

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

$165,000

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

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

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217 ChatField ave. nw preSton

Character throughout • Wood floors • Original woodwork • High ceilings • Built-ins • Formal living room • Formal dining room • Main floor laundry • 4 bedrooms • 3 baths • Deck • Covered patio •W/o lower level • W/up attic • New roof • New windows • Updated electrical

$179,900

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205 Franklin St. nw Large ranch on 2.76 acres • 4 bedrooms • 3 baths • Main floor preSton laundry • Master bath • Master w/in closet • Open kitchen and dining 4 bedrooms and 2 baths on room • Living room • In-floor heat • D/o • Family room • W/out • Rec 1 side • 3 bedrooms and 4 baths room w/bar • Large deck • Enclosed hot tub area • 3 car heated garage • Central vac • Storage shed • Garden area • Move-in ready on side • Wood floors • 10 foot ceilings • Newer roof • Covered

13020 241 St ave harmony

Previous Bristol Center Store •

Renovated 5 bedrooms • 3 baths • Original wood floors • Formal dining room w/wet bar • Large open family room • Remodeled kitchen • Living room • Sun room • Crown molding • 9’ ceilings • New roof • Combo heat • Large shop area • Private deck w/hot tub • 2 porches • Wood porch • Deck • Formal living room • Formal dining room • 2 Stove • Large 2+ garage • 1.6 acres • Garden area • Black furnaces • Air units • Separate electric meters • 2 car garage • top road

Unlimited potential for this Impressive Victorian • Zoned Residential & Commercial • Previous owners included well-known French Restaurant and B&B • Unlimited potential • g ListiN $149,500 300 kirkwood St e.

4 bedrooms • 4 baths • Wood floors throughout • Unlimited potential • Large Duplex (could be B&B or residential) New Unending character • Gorgeous open staircase • $112,000 AcreAge/Building Site laneSboro Completely updated mechanicals • High ceilings $53,500 9 twiFord St g • Walk-up attic ready to be finished • Endless ForeStville State N i t 431 ave C 3 bedrooms • d/o • formal dining room • living room • ChatField Lis $69,900 amount of activities: canoeing, biking, tubing, park w e large open kitchen w/ dining • wood floors • main floor ChatField theater, restaurants, boutiques, parks, breathtaking N Updated 1 1/2 story • Main floor master bedroom • Main floor laundry Xxxxx County 16 Harmony laundry • enclosed porch • patio • deck • 2 car garage • scenery, golf courses, and much more • This unique 2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, fishing, camping storage shed • private yard overlooking Sylvan Park • 2 bedroom • large lot • garage • some • 2 bedrooms • d/o • Newer roof • Newer furnace • Covered porch • An Ideal mixture of crop & woods, opportunity needs to be viewed to appreciate newer windows Vinyl siding • Overlooks park • Close to trail and trout stream • Private • Ideal for house or cabin shop area in lower level

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this property offers rec land along with income. 40 Acres crop land, approx. 10 acres CRP, 40 acres woods, balance pasture.

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Move-in ready home with new kitchen, updated baths, & generous rooms to enjoy! New windows, siding, shingles & decking. Extra deep 24 x 32 garage.

The yard is deep and location is super.

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Backs up to woods! Charming 3 bdrm, 3 bath. Spacious main floor, partially finished basement with walk-out. 1 car tuck-under. $142,500.

425 2nd Ave SE, HARMONY Well-maintained with a great layout to fit your lifestyle. Original details with updated windows, siding and roof. Heated garage with workshop. Nice corner lot. $113,000 160 4th Ave SE, HARMONY

410 Main Ave S, HARMONY

Charming 3 bedroom, Turn of the century home 2 bathroom home. with charming original woodwork, updated Large kitchen & windows, siding, & roof. dining room. 2nd floor bedrooms, bath & hobby room. Garage 20 x 25 patio, covered front porch and nice plus large storage shed. Nicely landscaped corner lot. 26 x 32 det heated garage with water makes for a great work space. $99,900 with covered front porch. $89,900

201 Ridgeview Ln, LANESBORO CHuRCH HILL SCHOOL CONdOS Buy now, enjoy this season!

Completely done, with space to entertain and take in views. Quality finishings throughout. 2 bed, 2 bath, family room & laundry all on 2nd level. Don’t miss this unit, call today!

Start with a clean slate and design your new home from the floor plan to the finishing touches. 15 ft ceilings, large windows with morning sun and nice views.

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34868 242nd St, LANESBORO Just outside of city limits!

1120 Matthew St SW, PRESTON Expansive views to enjoy!

4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. Hardwood floors and 18’ vault. LL walk out basement with family room & wine cellar. 2.25 acre lot with private walking trail. 2 car detached garage. $178,900

418 Preston St. NW, PRESTON

Scenic setting & mint condition! ideal location! 3 Red 4 bedroom home with bedroom, 2 bath view & easy access twinhome with to Root River Trail. walkout basement.

Main floor bed, bath Main floor living & laundry. Large deck. Storage shed & plus basement bedroom, bath, office & parking pad. $69,900 storage. 1 car attached garage. $122,500

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A Slice of Country, this acreage. 2 story, 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with original details.

The kitchen has been gutted & offers a clean slate for your dream kitchen. Big barn with tack room, electric & water. Garage, grainery & other sheds. Fenced for horses. Great yard with garden & mature trees. $122,500

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Inviting living space, vaulted ceilings, and 4 season sun room. Wrap around deck to enjoy the views. 2 car attached garage plus 32x34 shed. $244,000

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140 4th St SE, Harmony 3555 Highlandville Rd, Decorah XXXXX 305th Ave, Harmony 11615 285th Ave, Harmony 314 N Ash St, Mabel 519 W Park St, Spring Valley 107 Zenith St, Lanesboro 15413 Cty Rd 9, Preston 509 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro

2999 Stateline Rd, CRESCO

255 2nd Ave NE, HARMONY Huge kitchen with breakfast bar and space for your table. Many new windows, new concrete patio, and a usable basement. Low maintenance exterior, HE furnace and Central Air. Shingles 2013, det garage. Short walk to parks and trail. $69,000

255 4th Ave SE, HARMONY

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2606 VILLAGE Rd, BLuFFTON 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home within a block of the Upper Iowa River! Main floor bedroom, bath & laundry. Full unfinished basement. Oversized 2 car garage. Nice deck & large backyard. $127,900.

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26284 Jack Pine Rd, PRESTON Exceptional views! Custom build craftsman’s style quality home.

Generous master bed & bath. Finished LL w/ walk out. 2 car attached garage plus 30 x 40 steel shed with auto overhead door. 2 miles from town.

XXXXX Faith Trail, LANESBORO

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Buildable 2.83 Acre Lot River & bluff view! Septic, electric, and water ready for your dream home! Easy access to Root River Trail.

2.5 Acres on hard surface road. Barn, electric & shared well. $35,000

Move to the country & build!

Zoned rural residential ag - bring your animals. Build a cabin or your dream home & relax on the banks of Wisel Creek. 8.38 & 6.37 acre adjoining lots.

100 Elmwood St E, LANESBORO

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XXXXX Cty 15, HARMONY

Unique opportunity to own an inn. Rent single Subdivision with country views and city utilities rooms or suites. Separate owner’s living area at an affordable price. No building permit fees on main floor. Call today! or connection fees in 2016! Harmony is a super place to live, offering the quality lifestyle of a 22 Main Ave N, HARMONY small town with a thriving business district, Located in the heart of Harmony. Commercial space clinic and healthcare facilities. Get $5,000+ cash back/EDA incentive. with 2 side-by-side units. 2 off street parking spots.

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EZ-GO & Yamaha GOlf Carts SaleS & Service New & USed Ivan Vreeman

11753 State Hwy 43, Mabel, MN 55954 Craig Henry Shop 507.493.5399 • Mobile 507.450.5573

harmony Golf Carts

507-273-6928

CALL FOR ALL YOUR REPAIR NEEDS!

TNT Lawn Service

Celebrating 20 years in the ICF Industry Complete sales and education available of 42518 State Hwy 44 • Mabel, MN 55954 multiple ICF Forms and Phone (507) 493-5888 • Fax (507) 493-3888 all related accessories Email tristateicf@gmail.com including ICF Bracing Website www.tristateicf.com sales and rental.

BEst PriCEs, Build different, Build Better, BEst suPPort, WE knoW iCF's.

Make arrangeMentS now For your Snow Care

• Mowing • StuMp grinding • Fall Clean-up • Snow plowing • iCe ManageMent

• aerating • power BrooMing • inSured • light BaCkhoe work

Build Forever.

TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR: Foreign and domestic, auto & light truck. 3 year, 100,000 mile warranty. Call for prices. Brown’s Tire, Battery, & Transmission. Rushford 507-8642969 or 1-888-864-7049. v17eow-o

507-886-4600

ironsidetrailersales.net 1 block West of Kwik Trip next to Solberg Welding

We are pleased to announce we now sell & service Boss & Snowdogg Snow Plows.

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

Randy Haakenson • Commercial • Residential • Agricultural 326 Parkside Dr. SE Res 507-765-2297 Preston, MN 55965 Cell 507-251-5535

ELCOR Realty Co. LOTS & ACREAGES

$34,900 #4074052

• 28’ X 60’ Block building with alley access • Concrete floor • 2 Overhead doors • Loading dock door • Service door • Great storage space or shop area • Wired • Room for 6 cars • Includes land and building

$179,900 45 LIBRARY LANE SW, CHATFIELD #4073199

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage (30’ x 32’) • Main floor living • 9’ Ceilings • Wood floors • New metal roof • Steel exterior • Updated kitchen • Newer windows • Mature trees • Level yard • Nice view • Pole shed (30’x40’) with workshop & 1 car garage

FOUNTAIN – Large level lot (132’ x 300’) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900

MAIN FLOOR LIVING –ONE OWNER

NEW LISTING

$109,900 #4073435

#4073199

• Commercial building with great visibility in downtown Chatfield • 4,706 sq. ft. ideal for retail/office space • Large display window • Renovated handicap bathroom • New commercial grade carpet • Tons of storage in full basement with concrete floor • Second level offers 2-1 bedroom remodeled apartments NEW CONSTRUCTION!

$224,900 #4073199

• 5 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage • 2,732 sq. ft.

• 3 Finished levels • Updated windows • Fireplace, • Large wrap around deck • Permanent siding • New roof • Character & Charm • 9’ Ceilings • Private backyard • Natural Gas • City sewer • Shared well • Blacktop Road

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL QUEEN ANNE

428 HILLSIDE DR SE, CHATFIELD

BEAUTIFUL SETTING WITH GORGEOUS VIEWS

• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 5,388 sq. ft. • 3 Car garage • Original woodwork • Elaborate craftsmanship • 10’ ceilings • Double staircases • Pocket doors • Ash/Maple/Oak floors • Remodeled kitchen with granite tops & butler pantry • Finished walk up attic • Large corner lot • 2 Covered porches • “Milo White House” (Hazelwood) on the National Register

#4073229

#4072126

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

1515 AMCO DR SE, CHATFIELD

#4074414

$309,900 #4071346

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

sold

399 5TH AVE SE, DOVER SOLD • SOLD 526 1ST ST, FOUNTAIN VALLEY LANE NE, CHATFIELD D • 2 Car 2053 LD• 3 Car GaSO•L2 Baths • 4 Bedrooms • 4 Bedrooms • 4 baths SO 1026 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD 362 ORCHARD RIDGE NW, CHATFIELD OL•D D• 3,008 sq. ft.

• 2 Plus 3 Baths • Main • 4 Bedrooms •S Sbedrooms 3 BathsO • 2 CarLgarage 9003 80TH AVENUE SE, CHATFIELD D• 4,436 sq. ft. • • 5 Bedrooms SO• L3 Baths • 4 Bedrooms (2nd level ) • 2 updated

$119,900

$162,500

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2,420 sq. ft. • New flooring • Hardwood floors • Radon mitigation system • Deck • Updated windows & electrical service • Steel siding • Main floor Laundry room & bathroom remodel • LL family room/den • 1 Car garage with room to add 2nd stall

NEW PRICE

$249,900

104 UNION ST NE, CHATFIELD

12405 COUNTY 15, HARMONY

204 DIVISIONNEW STLISTING NE, CHATFIELD

BRAND NEW – OPEN FLOOR PLAN

• 3 Bedrooms on Main • 2 Baths • 3 Car garage • 0.42 acre • Open floor plan • Paneled doors • Large foyer • 2,656 sq. ft.

• Custom cabinets • Granite tops • Island • Hardwood floors • Master suite w/walk-in closet • Tray ceiling • Large foyer • Vaulted ceiling • Expand in the lower level • Great location

6.4O ACRES

$310,000 122 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD #4072386

$129,900

209 MAIN ST SOUTH, CHATFIELD

WELL MAINTAINED & UPDATED!

1922 HWY 52 SOUTH, CHATFIELD

We BUY used manufactured homes, single wides and double wides. Call 641672-2344 (MCN)

REAL ESTATE

NEW LISTING

2.17 ACRES

FOR SALE: Spring Valley. 1 BR senior condo with garage. Near nursing home and Olmsted Medical Center. Call 507990-1781. r5,12,19-x

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

• 2 Bedroom • 1960 • Walkout • Garage • 0.35 acre • Metal roof • Hardwood floors • Steel siding • Patio • New furnace, Water heater & Septic system • Remodeled bath • Replacement windows • Shared well

FOR SALE

LANESBORO – New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access.

Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $99,900 $87,900 CHATFIELD – Commercial lot offering 0.85 acres, city utilities, level, 311 feet of Hwy 30 frontage, ready to build & only couple blocks off Hwy 52. #4062958 $89,900

REAL ESTATE

468 PLEASANT ST SW, CHATFIELD

1.7 ACRES

REAL ESTATE

MOTORCYCLES: TOP CASH PAID! For Old Motorcycles! 1900-1979. DEAD OR ALIVE! 920-371-0494 (MCN)

PEACEFUL COUNTRY SETTING

PRIVATE IN ACREAGE IN TOWN

Phone: 1-800-762-4452 or 507-886-6062

www.harmonyagri.com

NEW PRICE

NEW LISTING

2XX ½ FILLMORE ST SE, CHATFIELD

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Wanted: Cars, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfn-o

Owned by Dennis Solberg of Solberg Welding 507-886-4602

REAL ESTATE

recently upgraded grain leg for faSt unload timeS.

WANTED

Word on the

1964 COMMERCIAL WAREHOUSE

Grain Producers:

aS well aS grain drying, grain feed accountS, and grain Storage.

Street

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

Ron (507-273-9796), Aaron (507-272-3923), Eric, & Nate Scheevel 17057 Kind Rd. • Preston, MN

we offer corn, Soybean, and oat marketing programS,

See us for all your trailer sale and service needs!

homes@timdanielson.com

Precision Laser Excavating

Harmony agri ServiceS wantS your 2016 corn and SoybeanS!

Drywall Hanging • taping • texturing Rusty Schroeder “Free estimates” 507-765-3648

70 4th Street NW • Harmony MN

services

Specialties: Ponds, Waterways, Terraces, Driveways, Building Sites and More.

REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements. Same day service. Used cars for sale. Specializing in Toyota Prius sales and services. Hi-Tech Rebuilders, Rushford. 507-864-7440 or 507-4591504. v11tfn- o

ReSidential - CommeRCial

TRAILER SALES & SERVICE, Inc.

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

Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming, and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o

schroeder drywall

(Free eStiMateS)

TIM DANIELSON

services

Besse Auto Detailing. Make your car look new. Pick up and delivery available. (507) 765-2471. s4tfn-o

Call: 507-268-4977 or Cellphone: 507-429-6755

REAL ESTATE

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car garage

SOLD 313 MAIN STREET, FOUNTAIN LDbath • SO • 2 Bedroom • Remodeled 305 MAIN STREET, FOUNTAIN • 3 bedrooms SO• 2LBathsD• 2,310 sq. ft. • 708 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD • 4 Bedrooms level • 1.5 Bath • SOonLoneD

FINGERSON & DONAHOE FIRST • Lot 2, Block 3, 0.38 acres.

www.timdanielson.com For more information on these listings and others visit...…

www.fillmorecountyjournal.com • 507-765-2151

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Monday, September 19, 2016

AUTOS

GARAGE SALES

NOTICES

FOR SALE: Used 2004 Honda CRF70F Dirt Bike. Rarely ridden and well-maintained. It is a semi-manual transmission (foot shift without clutch). Asking $1,000.00 OBO. Cash only. Call 507383-9219. a5,12,19-x

REGISTER For Harmony’s Citywide Garage Sales, Oct. 7th & 8th. Info and $5 to HACC PO Box 141, Harmony, MN 55939 by Oct. 3rd to be included on map. g19-26-o

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HUGE SALE IN LANESBORO. 116 Parkway Ave N (next to the bank).

Antiques, collectibles, and more. 50% or more off most items! LAST/FINAL DAYS. Fri, Sept 23 (12-6), Sat & Sun, Sept 24-25 (11-6). Fri, Sept 30 (12-6), Sat & Sun, Oct 1-2 (11-6). g19-x

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2001 FORD F-150, crew cab, short box, 127,000 miles, very little rust. $7,900, but negotiable. 507-273-6406. a12,19-x DONATE YOUR CAR truck or boat to Heritage For The Blind. Free 3-day vacation, tax deductible, free towing, all paperwork taken care of 800/439-1735 (MCAN) DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 1-800283-0205 (MCN) DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 855-752-6680 (MCN)

FOR SALE

LARGE MOVING SALE - Furniture, household items, Christmas items, building supplies, tools, patio furniture, beds, and MUCH MORE!! Sale starts TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th at 12pm-6pm each day, through THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th. Sale will be held on lower level patio and inside lower level. Construction items will be in the garage. 45348 N. Grimsrud Way, Rushford, MN. g19,26-x EPIC SALE!!! Vintage, MCM, primatives, a few new items and real antiques.

Saturday, Sept. 24, 9-5 and Sun, Sept.

25, noon-6. One of the last of the season!

27579 211th Ave., Fountain. Watch for signs! g19-o

CENTRAL BOILER certified E-Classic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. More heat. Less wood and time required. Call today! Theobald Heating Solutions 507533-4523. s12,19,26-o

Used Tappan gas range. Almond color. Works well. Call 507-743-8568. s19-o AKC LAB PUPS: SILVER, CHARCOAL & CHOCOLATE dews/1st Shots/ Worming. Info 715-582-4076 harborlabradors.com (MCN) Skidloader TRAILER Sale: 14,000lb 18’ to 24’ 10,600lb payload. SAVE $400 to $600, limited supply. Electric tilt and Gravity tilt skidloader trailers in-stock, too. Bumper-pull & Goosenecks. H&H and B-B trailers. 8 styles of DUMP trailers. Scissor lift trailers. Prices & info: www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com 515972-4554(MCN)

NOTICES LOOKING FOR CRAFTERS, VENDORS & DIRECT SALES consultant (no flea market or food) for a craft show at Diamond Jo Casino, Northwood, Iowa on October 15 and November 19.

Contact lumbreras74@yahoo.com or text 507-273-4963. n19,26-x DISH NETWORK New flex pack! Select the channels you want. Free installation. Free Streaming. $39.99/24 months.

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FARM

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1350# HAY BALES, NO RAIN, NO WEEDS. Net wrapped. $30 loaded, $35 delivered. Also grain cart for sale: Kinze 1050 grain cart, like new. 507-450-3416 or 507-896-3704. f19,26-o

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Sat., September 24 at 9am - Machinery, horses & ponies, animals, buggy & misc., quilts, shop tools, household items, furniture, antiques, building equipment and much more. For more information, call 507-481-8112. Listing in the Journal Sat., September 24 at 10am - Farm retirement auction. Combine heads, tractors and other farm equipment, planting & tillage equipment, UTV, Harley, trailers, hay, straw, bins, and calf huts. For more information call Tony Montgomery Realty & Auction, 507-259-7502. Listing in the Journal Sat., September 24 at 10:30am - Real estate - 1 acre M/L with church-well and working septic, personal propety including pews, altar, folding chairs and much more. For more info call Gehling Auction Co. 1-800-770-0347. Listing in the Journal Sun., September 25 at 9am - Selling two rings all day. 14-16 hayracks of smalls. Large selection of furniture, anqitues, collectibles, tools, and household items from 2 estates and 2 parties downsizing. For more information, call Spring Valley Sales, 507-346-2183. Listing in the Journal

CASH PAID for unexpired, sealed DIABETIC TEST STRIPS! 1 DAY PAYMENT & PREPAID shipping.

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Wood pallets. All sizes and wood colors. $5 each. Call 507-251-5297. s23tfn-x

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Sun., September 25, starts ending at 5:30pm Vehicles, Rushford memorabilia, wildlife mounts, holiday items, guns, furniture, antiques and much more! For more info call Darr Auctions & Realty or visit www.darruactions.com. Listing in the Journal

Items for sale...list them in the Fillmore County Journal.

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FOR RENT Scenic View TownhomeS • Spacious 2 & 3 bedrooms • Attached garages included • Beautiful area • Starting at $505 Income restrictions apply.

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FOR RENT Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn- x

Spring iS here! Time to get your MOVe on! no Waiting List!

Are yOu AT LeAST 62 yeArS Or BeTTer, hAnDiCAppeD Or DiSABLeD? Lakewood Apartments located in beautiful downtown Chatfield, Mn

• Rent based on income (30%) • Clean, safe, quiet and friendly environment • Off-street Parking and on-site laundry • Heat paid • Pets welcome

• Community Room with Big Screen TV and Kitchen • Elevator • Spacious 1 Bedroom Apartments with appliances • Close to City Library, Churches, Downtown and Medical Center

If thIs Is what you’re lookIng for, look no further.

507-867-4791 or just come and visit us at Lakewood Apartments, 420 Bench Street, Chatfield, MN 55923

The Official Legal Newspaper

Monday, September 19, 2016

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-16-576 ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL APPOINTMENT OF SPECIAL ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS In re: Estate of Angella S. Bornholdt, Decedent.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: It is Ordered and Notice is hereby given that on the 11th day of October, 2016, at 9:00 o’clock A.M., a hearing will be held in the above-named Court at Preston, Minnesota, on the Petition for Formal Appointment of Adam Houck, whose address is 300 First Street NW, Austin, MN 55912, as the Special Administrator of the Estate of the above-named Decedent, dated August 29, 2016, and that any objections thereto must be filed with the Court. That, if proper, and no objections are filed, Adam Houck will be appointed as Special Administrator for the limited purpose of representing the Decedent’s estate in an interpleader action filed in the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota, Primerica Life Insurance Company v. Darren R. Bornholdt and the Estate of Angella S. Bornholdt (case no.

16-cv-01907-SRN-SER).

Dated: September 6, 2016 Matthew J. Opat Judge of District Court /s/ Mary Specht, Clerk Adam J. Houck Attorney at Law Adams, Rizzi & Sween, P.A. 300 First St. NW Austin, MN 55912 Ph.: 507-433-7394 Fax: 507-433-8890 Publish 12,19

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: October 23, 2008 MORTGAGOR: Sue Ann O’Groske, a single person.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded December 1, 2008 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 368032.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. Dated June 21, 2016 Recorded June 27, 2016, as Document No. 408716.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100749500700597043 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: MetLife Home Loans, a Division of MetLife Bank, N.A. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 319 West High Street, Spring Valley, MN 55975 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: R360117000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The East 107 feet of the following described parcel: Outlot 2 in the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec, 33-103-13, being more accurately described as follows: Commencing 7 rods W, of the SE Corner of the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Sec. 33, thence W. 12 rods, then S. 26 2/3 rods, thence E. 12 rods, thence N. 26 2/3 rods to the place of beginning, all located in the City of Spring Valley, Fillmore County, State of Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $61,256.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $56,940.84

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: October 27, 2016 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 April 27, 2017, 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 25, 2016 JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee

(952) 925-6888 30 - 16-005733 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 5,12,19,26,3,10

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.

A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 501B.41, subdivision 5.

Dated: September 2, 2016 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar Attorney for Applicant David L. Forman BAUDLER MAUS & FORMAN, LLP Street: 108 North Main Street Austin, MN 55912 Attorney License No: 206039 Telephone: 507-433-2393 FAX:507-433-9530 Email: dforman@baudlerlaw.com Publish 12,19

notice of hearing Please take notice that a Petition for Child in need of Protection or Services was filed with the Fillmore County Juvenile Court on August 16, 2016. Pursuant to law, Lisa Christine Phillips and Sonny Ray Juday are parties to this proceeding.

The Court has scheduled an Admit/Deny hearing and Pre-Trial hearing on October 12, 2016 @ 9:15 a.m. And an Adjudicatory hearing is scheduled for October 18, 2016 @ 8:30 a.m., at the Fillmore County courthouse, Preston MN 55965.

You are required to appear at the hearing on the above dates and times.

If you fail to appear at the hearings, the hearings may take place in your absence, the court may find you in contempt of statutory grounds set forth in the Petition have been proven, or the Court may issue an Order granting the relief requested in the Petition. As a party to this matter you have numerous rights and responsibilities, therefore, your presence at the hearing are required. /s/ James D. Attwood Fillmore County Court Administrator Melissa Hammell Assistant Fillmore County Attorney P.O. Box 307 Preston, MN 55965 507-765-2530 507-765-4543 (fax) Publish 19

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-16- 491 In Re: Estate of Terry Lee Brusse, Decedent.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar.

The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Garren L. Brusse, 105 Jefferson St. NE, Preston, MN 55965, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate.

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

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

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

Dated: August 29, 2016 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Law Office of Thomas M. Manion, P.A. Thomas M. Manion, MN# 0067167 204 Parkway Ave. N., P.O. Box 420 Lanesboro, MN 55949 Telephone: 507-467-2317 Facsimile: 507-467-2400 Publish 12,19

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.-23-PR-16-588 Estate of: Melvin E. Kilbourn Decedent.

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 August 16, 2004 and codicil(s) to the will, dated July 12, 2007, and separate writings(s) under Minnesota Statutes section 524.2-513 (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted.

Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Franklin H. Krahn and Karol J. Krahn, whose address is 76459 200th Street, Ostrander, MN 55961 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.

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SUMMARY OF MINUTES SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 COUNTY BOARD MEETING The Fillmore County Board met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press.

The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION 2016-044: MN State Transportation Fund Account 276 Grant for Project No. SAP 23-601-028, construction of Bridge No. 23593 on CSAH , Spring Valley Township over Bear Creek. documentation RESOLUTION 2016-045: MN State Transportation Fund Account 276 Grant for Project No. SAP 23-601-027, construction of Bridge No. 23592 on CSAH 1, Spring Valley Township over Deer Creek.

The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda.

• the following Consent Agenda: 1. August 23, 2016 County Board minutes.

2. Family and Medical Leave for Employee #974.

• Zuercher Law Enforcement Technology Group Ticketwriter and Active 911 product proposal.

• Motorola Services Agreement.

• participation in MNSURE expansion to utilize Databank to enhance current Electronic Document Management System.

• Health Educator to attend Toward Zero Death Conference.

DATE JOB # CLIENT DESCRIPTION • Veteran Services Officer Operational Enhancement Grant.

• purchase of new desk for Zoning Administrator’s Office.PCHO-SMKY-P2593 Ad Council - Smokey Bear “Get Your Smokey On” Print 4/30/08 • intergovernmental agreement between Fillmore County TRIM and Olmsted County for reconstruction of CSAH 1 from SAH 4 to TH 30.

BLEED NOTES LIVE • new Airport Lease Agreement.

1 col_2.0625” x 2.0” N/A N/A • appointment of Highway/Airport Office Manager Pam Schroeder and Commissioner Duane Bakke as representatives to Joint Airport AD CD CD SA SM TM PR Zoning Board.

• payment to Scheevel & Sons, Inc. as payment in full for all work and materials toK.complete Greenleafton Mound D.Removal MM/JM J. Mcilvaine L. Schnitzer Gonzalez A. Lincoln S. Murray Neri Improvement project.

The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description

Amount Creative Forms & Concepts, Inc., forms $810.33 Eide Bailly LLP, services $14,000.00 Election Systems & Software, ballots $3,563.25 Fillmore County Treasurer, fuel $2,360.93 Fillmore County Treasurer-credit card, postage $2,500.00 Matthew Bender & Co., Inc., reference materials $679.46 MCCC, services $6,058.00 MN Office of Enterprise Technology, telephone $1,300.00 National Government Services, refund to Medicare $2,756.61 Shi International Corp., asset purchase $836.00 SimplexGrinnell, services $869.67 UberSignal, asset purchase $8,017.17 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $43,751.42 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (48 bills - not listed) $6,053.19 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $49,804.61 HUMAN SERVICES FUND Vendor Name, Description

Amount TOTAL HUMAN SERVICES FUND BILLS OVER $500 (None) $0.00 TOTAL HUMAN SERVICES FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (1 bill - not listed) $405.04 TOTAL HUMAN SERVICES FUND $405.04 INFRA FUND Vendor Name, Description

Amount TOTAL INFRA FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $6,778.93 TOTAL INFRA FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (None) $0.00 TOTAL INFRA FUND $6,778.93 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description

Amount Bruening Rock Products, Inc., rock $2,509.59 Erickson Engineering Co., services $2,200.00 Hovey Oil Co., Inc., fuel $7,083.42 Milestone Materials, Inc., rock $846.97 Mississippi Welders Supply Co., supplies $530.00 Morem Electric, Inc., services $1,165.51 Sorum & Sons, Orval, rock $759.38 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $15,094.87 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (10 bills - not listed) $2,038.14 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $17,133.01 SANITATION FUND Vendor Name, Description

Amount Dynamic Recycling, services $2,539.54 Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC, services $1,065.84 Veolia Environmental Services, services $11,149.47 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $14,754.85 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (3 bills - not listed) $767.74 TOTAL SANITATION FUND $15,522.59 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Bobbie Vickerman, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566.

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