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County conducts new New OMC Pharmacy the best medicine for Chatfield year annual business

BY K AREN R EISNER

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County Administrator Bobbie Vickerman called the first county board meeting of 2020 to order on January 7. Marc Prestby was elected board chair and Randy Dahl was elected vice-chair.

Vickerman announced a Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA) staffing change. Marty Walsh came forward with his replacement, Chris Hahn. Hahn who has been with CEDA for about six months will take over as the EDA director for the county. Walsh has accepted a position with Peoples Cooperative Services. He noted that their territory reaches into northwest Fillmore County.

Hahn is from Winona and also Russell Bengal, Certified Pharmacist Technician, at left, and Pharmacist Matt Hill have been busy meeting and assisting customers at the newly opened OMC Chatfield Pharmacy.

Photo by Barb Jeffers

BY BARB JEFFERS barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

It was a hard pill for Chatfield residents to swallow when the former Weber & Judd Pharmacy in Chatfield, Minn., closed its doors back in late November 2018. To the delight of area residents, Olmsted Medical Center had just the prescription.

The new Olmsted Medical Center (OMC) Chatfield Pharmacy began greeting customers on January 2, 2020.

The OMC Pharmacy location is in the Sunshine Foods building located at 237 Main St. N. A remodeling project of the pharmacy space began in May 2019 and had been underway

for several months to tailor the space into the design of OMC. The customer service window has changed and now faces frontward with a large walk-up area. “We want to provide a pharmacy presence that encourages interaction with community members and allows our staff to deliver customer service excellence,” stated Chris Dornack, OMC’s manager of retail pharmacy.

OMC thought of patient care when making the decision to open the pharmacy in Chatfield. “We wanted to continue to support our Chatfield branch clinic patients and the Chatfield community as a whole,” noted Dornack.

“Most small communities

similar to Chatfield have a pharmacy. Local pharmacies serve as an extremely important access point to local health care. Pharmacists are typically available without appointment to help assist patients with many of their common health care questions or medication questions/recommendations,” notes Dornack.

“Local independent pharmacies provide patient focused care that is hard to come by at the big box pharmacies.

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teaches marketing at Winona State. His priorities are work force development and education. The first quarter payment in the amount of $10,120.25 to CEDA was approved.

Annual business items portion of tax forfeiture receipts to parks was approved. on the first, second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at 9 a.m. There are a few exceptions: the June 23 meeting will be at 3 p.m., followed later by the Board of Appeal & Equalization hearing at 6:30 pm, December 1 meeting will be at 3 pm, followed by the Truth in Taxation hearing at 6:30 p.m., and the second meeting in See COUNTY BOARD Page 9 ➤

Lanesboro council revisits Westview Drive issues

BY H ANNAH WINGERT hannah@fillmorecountyjournal.com

At the January 6 Lanesboro City Council meeting, the council continued its discussion on the possibility of having Westview Drive declared a city street.

The city has been maintaining the road for some years now and due to a drainage issue, may need to do some work on it. All of the landowners on that road have signed a petition allowing the change except for David Landro, who wanted to discuss it further with the council. The matter was tabled last month to allow City Attorney Thomas Manion time to review the original easement agreement for Landro’s property. The wording

for the easement did not include any information on road maintenance or a road agreement.

Landro informed the council that he is not in favor of the city taking ownership of the street.

“This to me doesn’t sound like a good thing to do,” he said, explaining that he was opposed to the city taking his easement and then assessing him for any repairs or improvements made on the road. Manion pointed out that the homeowners will not be assessed unless they directly benefit from improvements.

“I don’t think the city is wanting to take this over so it can be convenient for the city. I think See DRIVE ISSUES Page 13 ➤

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Chatfield School Board welcomes new member

By Mary L. Allen The following board members were present at the January 8, 2020, meeting: Amy Jeffers, Lanny Isensee, Scott Backer, Katie Priebe, Matt McMahon and Rick Lowrey. Also present were Superintendent Ed Harris, Principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson and Community Education Director LuAnn Kleven. Krista O’Connor, business manager; Lorri Lowrey, administrative assistant; and Student Senate representatives, Stephanie Bradt and Katie Ihrke were also present.

Superintendent Harris opened the meeting so that the nominations for officers could be made as this was also an organizational meeting. He welcomed new board member Rick Lowrey.

Nominations were made and voted on and the same board members were re-elected for another term. Continuing on will be Amy Jeffers, chair; Lanny Isensee, vice-chair; Scott Backer, clerk; and Katie Priebe, trea-

surer. Board committee assignments remain much the same with Rick Lowrey joining the negotiations and community education committees.

Under board reports, Matt McMahon stated that the negotiations committee will meet again on Friday and is optimistic that things will go well.

Scott Backer reported that the finance committee had met and discussed the final dollars needed for construction of a shed and parking lot updating which will use designated construction monies.

Student representatives Stephanie Bradt and Katie Ihrke reported that they are planning for the 2020 Snow Week on February 10-14 with the Snow Ball Dance on February 15.

Community Education Director, LuAnne Klevan reported that in the next few weeks they will be determining which preschool classes will be offered for the 2020-21 school year. She does not anticipate any changes

at this time and information will be distributed at the beginning of March. Adding the Tuesday evening ECFE class has been a good addition and helped increase numbers without overfilling the Thursday evening class, which would decrease the quality of the class. One of the areas of community education is adult enrichment and for this she will be contacting local businesses regarding a collaborative effort to “Showcase Chatfield” by offering classes on site in the business – to bring people through their doors, learn more about their business, and an opportunity for a fun hands-on or informative class.

Elementary Principal Shane McBroom thanked the Masons for providing bikes for the Books for Bikes program and the People’s Energy Coop for providing the opportunity for fifth graders to design Christmas cards. One winner was chosen from each class. Grades 2-6 were able to test their skills in physical edu-

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cation with free throw shooting in the Elks’ sponsored Hoop Shoot. This week students began their NWEA Winter Benchmark assessments that will help identify areas of improvement for the students.

Randy Paulson, high school principal, thanked the Delta group for holding a schoolwide assembly on the last day of school before Christmas break.

They kicked off the assembly by showing a video of Chatfield’s graduates in the military who were unable to come home for Christmas. High-light of the assembly was the staff Lip Sync Battle. Other Christmas events were the Holiday Concert featuring two choirs and the jazz band and a group of students visiting the Chosen Valley Care Center to hand out treats and cards while practicing their public speaking and conversation skills.

Superintendent Harris briefly discussed the special meeting held in December and set a date for another special meeting to continue the discussion of looking at the big picture in

planning the budget for the next year. Under facilities, he reported that the new lockers have been installed in the girls’ locker room and the front wall skirting has been completed. The last final expenditure related to the high school construction project will be the rebuilding of the outside storage shed that was taken down during the pool construction. This project should be completed this summer and the construction fund will be closed out.

Under the First Reading of District Policies, Harris explained that a new policy will be added, which is Policy798- Donations for Negative Student Food Service Accounts. The development of this policy was inspired by a generous donation of $1,600 by the Chatfield Pioneer Presbyterian Church. Since it is wise to have a policy or process to determine student need, they based this policy on an example from another Minnesota school district since the MSBA (Minnesota School Board Association) does See NEW MEMBER Page 13 ➤

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C OMMENTARY Of pilots and politicians

By Jeff Erding Wykoff, MN Occasionally, something really good appears on social media.

Here’s a letter to the editor that recently appeared on Fa c e b o o k attributed to Steve Garrington o f Davenport, as he Jeff Erding described his thoughts on the pilot of a plane he was on. He described watching the pilot enter the cockpit and thinking to himself how odd it seemed to be putting his life in the hands of someone he knew next to nothing about. If he met this pilot, would he even like him and trust him?

Despite knowing next to nothing about the pilot, there was something Steve knew beyond a doubt; he knew that even if he was acquainted with the pilot and greatly disliked him, he did NOT want him to fail. For his own sake and the dozens of others on that plane, He wanted that pilot to succeed. Steve went on to remind people the same thing

should apply to the President of the United States. He described his lack of support for both candidates Obama and Trump, and how he was disappointed at their election, but how he was also pragmatic enough to never wish them to fail…. Because he knew that failure by Presidents and Pilots has tragic consequences.

Therein lies a message for us, particularly “Never Trumpers.”

Inevitably we will hear from those who say I wished Mr. Obama to fail. Not true. I firmly opposed many of his policies, but as with the ACA, I always hoped they would succeed and frequently stated, “I hope I am wrong.” There is a big difference between stating opposition to a position or policy versus hoping a president will fail despite that failure causing terrible consequences. During his time in office, Mr. Obama issued statements urging American males to live up to the responsibilities of fatherhood. I supported our president on this position, praised him for it in writing, and had editorials published in two local papers expressing my thanks and agreement with his statements.

Americans with Trump Derangement Syndrome should

How presidents get their facts

By Lee Hamilton Here’s a basic truth about people who make decisions on public policy: they rarely have all the facts they want.

Over the years, I’ve sat in countless meetings in which, after Lee H. we’d reached Hamilton a sticking point, someone said in exasperation, “Well, what are the facts?”

We’d all look around the room because, no matter how much information was already on the table, a key fact that would help us move forward was missing. Yet policy has to get made anyway.

No one is confronted more often with this conundrum than the President of the United States, though members of Congress can come close. The challenge is that purported facts are dynamic — they keep changing. Additional facts come to light. Others are found to be wrong. Some are clearly reliable, others dubious.

Some plain facts are highly controversial, while other “settled” facts are overturned by time. And regardless, they come at high-level policy makers quickly, relentlessly, from all directions, and from all kinds of sources.

So how do presidents and others sort through all this? They get a lot of information, of course, by consulting with experts. Every president forms a cadre of men and

women he relies on — sometimes limited in number, sometimes quite extensive. In the chances I’ve had to observe these people at work, I’ve been impressed by how thoughtful, well-articulated, and solid the advice presidents receive usually is. Then, of course, there are the more formal sources of information, such as the Joint Chiefs, members of the Cabinet, and the President’s Daily Brief, which reviews the information, data, and intelligence rounded up by the CIA from all of the American security and surveillance agencies.

Presidents have a lot of memos prepared for them, though not all read them. To be sure, they need the information to be condensed. They don’t have the time, patience, or inclination to delve deeply into a topic. Most policy makers are good listeners, able to absorb information quickly.

We’ve had some remarkable intellects among our presidents, people like Richard Nixon, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama, who were able to take in vast amounts of information and advice, understand it quickly, and sort through it effectively.

Presidents and other policy makers pay attention to the news, of course. Many of them have several television sets in their offices, so that they can keep track both of the news of the day and how it’s covered. They follow the media pundits, who articulate the

engage in self-examination. Are you so blinded by hate you refuse to acknowledge the reality of good things happening for American citizens? Are you so selfish you would rather have America fail than wish for Mr. Trump to succeed?

Failure by pilots or presidents: no good can come of it.

Now a word about the recent commentaries by Mr. Leitzen and Mr. Van Gorp, both of which left me wondering if they have lost touch with reality. Standards of living in the world are at an all-time high and most of the American economy is booming.

Agriculture is very tough right now, but there is reason to be optimistic that the new trade policies will help farmers greatly.

Education is far too expensive,

the cost of which has risen at triple the rate of inflation because of government intervention that throws so much student loan money around there is no incentive to control costs.

It is interesting to note the Leitzen and Van Gorp commentaries share common characteristics, mainly trying to convince us how terrible things are in America while offering no specific solutions beyond a single payer health care system run by the government. Making a good living is not rocket science: get trained in a field that provides a good salary, whether at a trade school, a college, or a union apprenticeship. Stay away from debt. Save and invest 15% of your gross income; pay yourself

first. Thinking that implementing Socialism in America would give us better lives is absurd, but no more absurd than complaining without offering specific solutions, which is just plain whining and to be perfectly candid, pretty darn annoying.

So Messrs Van Gorp and Leitzen, let’s have a discussion.

Tell us your specific solutions. It’s a discussion worth having.

In closing, Range Magazine always has a page of interesting quotes. Here’s one worth sharing.

“There are some ideas so wrong that only a very intelligent person could believe in them.” George Orwell, English author, {19031950} God Bless until next time, Jeff

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a special section titled “Cute Kids of Fillmore County,” celebrating the excitement and energy sparked by the birth of all of the children in Fillmore County.

This section will recognize all of our little ones in Fillmore County with pictures of newborns up to two years of age for anyone who submits a photo for publication. In addition, we will be conducting a drawing for a $100, $50 and $25 gift card to supporting local businesses for three lucky children.

Along with photos of children, our newspaper will be dedicating content relating to parents of young children.

Parents can submit their child’s photo completely free of charge. Along with the photo, please include the child’s name, both parents’ names, address, city, state and zip code - AND please include your phone number so we can contact you if you are one of the drawing winners. No photos taken by a professional photographer may be submitted by any parents without the written consent of copyright release for publication in the Fillmore County Journal.

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facts and present them from their own slant, because many of these men and women have vast audiences and it’s important to know what they’re telling their followers.

Social media and online commentary are at a more bewildering and less developed stage, but there’s no question they can affect the

thinking of millions of Americans.

Not surprisingly, Presidents differ on how systematically and thoroughly they do this fact-gathering, but generally they seek out sources of information with different perspectives and biases.

Presidents and members of Congress also rely on academics and think tanks: places like the Brookings Institution, the Rand Corporation, the Ameri-

can Enterprise Institute and the Heritage Foundation — though which they listen to depends on their ideology. All, however, are in the game and strive hard to be presidential advisers. Most presidents, at least since the economist Walter Heller became a confidant of John F. Kennedy, have paid especially close attention to economists they trust.

Faith leaders are also an impor-

tant source of information and advice. Like well-known pundits, many of them have significant influence among Americans on questions of values, and presidents will often call several together, often privately, to gather their insights.

This whole process, of course, has immense value — you don’t want a president to make decisions based on false information.

It goes on constantly behind the

scenes, often for weeks before we ordinary citizens hear the first presidential peep on a given subject. But I’d argue it’s also getting more difficult as sources of reliable and unreliable information multiply. That’s why, in the end, it is so vital for a president to be able to rely on advisers and professionals who can help the president sort out what’s true and what’s not.

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C OMMENTARY One Moment, Please...

Ripple effects of tragedy

By Jason Sethre Publisher This past year has been full of tragedy for the MabelC a n t o n School District, Mabel and Canton residents, the Amish community, and all associated Jason Sethre emergency responders.

There have been a number of vehicular accidents that have claimed lives. To say it has been emotionally taxing would be an understatement.

In smaller communities where people are more connected —

neighbors, classmates, friends or family — the pain is felt by many.

And this pain will take a long time to heal. For some, they may never fully heal.

There are parents, teachers, students, emergency responders, clergy, and so many others carrying the emotional weight of a community on their shoulders. They go back to work and attempt to carry on while coping in the background.

I honestly can’t imagine what some residents in the Mabel and Canton communities are experiencing as they strive to find peace and a new normal.

But, I know I can pray for them.

And, I know I’m not the only one thinking of them.

What hurts one community has a ripple effect.

Lanesboro Town Meeting Future of the Lanesboro Ambulance Service January 22, 2020 • 7pm Lanesboro Community Center The Lanesboro Ambulance service is in desperate need of volunteers.

Our volunteer numbers are critically low. An immediate focus on recruitment is needed to ensure we can sustain coverage for the service area and work to retain current members of the service.

Meeting Agenda •Overview of Lanesboro Ambulance Service •Rural EMS challenges/statistics •Implications of not having an ambulance service •Requirements for EMT/EMR training •Other ways you can help the ambulance

Questions? Contact the City Office 507-467-3722 We would appreciate all residents in the service area who have an interest in the future of this service to please attend.

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The scary truth of high school students’ mental health

By Pailey Gordon For as long as I can remember, there has been talk about high school students and mental health. There are many different levels involved in mental health, stress being one of the leading problems among youth and even adults.

Stress can potentially Pailey Gordon lead to many other mental health issues such as: depression, anxiety, and many others. Everyone says that they want the best for their youth, but does anyone really know the truth behind America’s teens’ mental health other than the students themselves?

The brutal truth is that nowa-day teens are more stressed than ever. Personally, I have heard many adults say teenagers need to “grow a spine” or “deal with it,” but there is a hidden statistic that most people do not know about. On a scale from one (being not stressed at all) to 10 (being at an intense/unbearable amount of stress), teens lie at a 5.8 during the school year.

Adults overall have a stress level of 5.1 It is healthy to have some stress, and that level of stress is at

3.6. So, the next time you think the teen is being dramatic about their stress levels, just remember that teens statistically deal with more stress than adults.

The most troubling part of stress is the outcomes from it.

Thirty-one percent of teens have said that they have become depressed and/or sad from their high levels of stress. The stress is severe enough to impact their daily lives, which is terrifying. It impacts teens so much that 23% of teens have reported skipping meals due to stress. This can cause some pretty major longterm problems, especially since a teenagers’ brain is not fully developed during this stage of life.

There was also a study on the five main stressors for teens.

Stressors are what cause stress or panic. This study, taken in Baltimore (which is probably a little different than around here), suggests that the number one stressor is school work (which 68% of teens agree with) followed by parents (56%), friend problems (52%), romantic relationships (48%), and lastly, drugs in the neighborhood (48%). With all these stressors, 25% of boys and 19% of girls say that they avoid or refuse to deal with their stress as a way to cope. This truly only causes more stress buildup, and

finding other ways to cope can be so much more beneficial.

Stress isn’t just stress to some.

It can be a lot more than most people would think. It can cause issues not only for teenagers’ mental health, but also their physical health. Being kind and considerate can go a long way for someone who is struggling.

Care for the people you call friends and family and make sure they are keeping their mental health in check. There are many ways to cope with stress and mental health issues. One of my personal favorites is a mental health journal. Mental health journals are a great way to keep your mind in check. Maybe try it for yourself if you feel like it could benefit you!

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OBITUARIES Jean Alden Jean Alden, 82, of Grand Meadow, Minn., died on Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Grand Meadow Health Care.

Jean Francis Marie Pint was born on Jean Alden March 17, 1937, to Frank and Josephine (Koschmeder) Pint in Riceville, Iowa. She was united in marriage to Duane Wesley Alden on April 30, 1955, in Riceville, Iowa, and to this union, seven children were born: Gordy, Randy, Deb, Brenda, Bruce, Michele, and Roxane. Jean was a wonderful mother who always went above and beyond for her children. She spent many sunny days gardening with her neighbor Joyce, and she loved a good shopping trip. Most recently, Jean spent a lot of time bird watching and doing word searches. She also loved every moment she got to spend with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jean is survived by her children Gordy Alden of Rochester, Randy “Red” Alden of Grand Meadow, Deb (Al) Larson of Preston, Brenda Rieken of Grand Meadow, Michele “Shell” Alden of Grand Meadow, and Roxane Alden of Preston; 17 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, sister Florence Krones of Osage, Iowa; sisters-in-law Audrey Fleener and Dolores (Larry) Afseth, brothers-in-law Dean (Lois) Alden, Lloyd Alden (Faye), and Lewis Sogard.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Duane Alden in 2009, son Bruce Alden, son-in-law Allen Rieken, sisters Dolores Pint, Darlene Alden and her husband Dwight Alden, brothers-in-law Dean Krones and Donald Alden, and sister-inlaw Sherrill Sogard.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Mayo Hospice/Austin for the excellent care they provided for Jean.

Memorial services for Jean were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow, with Pastor Larry Iverson officiating. Burial took place at Grand Meadow Cemetery. Visitation was from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service.

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Reginald J. Baird Reginald John Baird 81, of Hesper, Iowa, died Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the Patty Elwood Center in Cresco, Iowa.

Reginald was born February 12, 1938, in Boulder, Colo., to Benjamin and Alice (Bryant) Baird.

The family moved Reginald John to Harmony, Baird Minn., in 1942, where Benjamin opened Baird’s Garage. In 1956 Reginald graduated from the Harmony High School, and the next day he got on his 1948 Indian Chief motorcycle and rode to Colorado.

After spending a year in Colorado, Reginald enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served from 1957 to 1961 as an Interior Communications Electrician aboard the USS Talladega APA208. In 1964 he started his 25-year career at General Telephone and Electronics Corporation (now Verizon) in California, retiring in 1989. Reginald married Linda Seaman in 1966. To this union a son, Benjamin Preston, was born. They later divorced. In 1978 Reginald began a 42-year partnership with Kathleen James, and they married in 1987. They were truly best friends, and rarely was one seen without the other, whether it was waving at everyone while driving in the 1987 Dodge pickup, or both pushing the shopping cart at Walmart. Reginald and Kathleen had a lot of fun and many adventures together. Reginald enjoyed electronics, building and repairing Indian motorcycles, working on cars, and going to gun and antique shows.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife Kathleen of Hesper, a son, Benjamin (Shana) and granddaughter, Madeline Alice of Seattle, Wash.; a sister, Bayonne White of LaHabra Heights, Calif.; a brother, Kent (Annie) of Pinion Hills, Calif.; brother-inlaw Fred Perkins of Northridge, Calif.; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Benjamin and Alice Baird, and his youngest sister Rama Perkins.

Funeral services were held 12 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2020, at the Hesper Lutheran Church in Hesper, Iowa, with Rev. Wayne Ellingson officiating. Burial took place in the Hesper Public Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion. Visitation was one hour prior to services at the church.

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Ovedia “Pat” Ione Bakken Ovedia “Pat” Ione Bakken, age 84, of Wykoff, died January 2, 2020, at Grand Meadow Senior Living where she was residing.

She was born March 2, 1935, to Casper and Cora (Wead) Bremseth in Fountain, Minn.

Ovedia grew up in rural southeastern M i n ne s ot a Ovedia “Pat” as the young- Ione Bakken est of 17 children and attended Country School in Grand Meadow. Ovedia met Alfred (Everett) Bakken in 1953 at the Pla-Mor Ballroom in Rochester, Minn. The two were united in marriage on October 28, 1955. Ovedia and Alfred spent most of their years in the Chatfield and Wykoff area.

Many years were spent dancing together at the local firemen’s dances, weddings, or anywhere they could find a good polka.

Ovedia never doubted her purpose, that God put her on this earth to clean. She spent many years cleaning homes and businesses in Spring Valley and Rochester, making many good friends along the way. Al and Pat left their mark on the world wallpapering and painting together as A&P Decorating. Ovedia served her church in various ways, including Sunday School teaching, church council and church custodian. She was always looking for the opportunity to help whoever needed it throughout her life. Ovedia truly was the “garage sale” queen, knowing just how to set up an eye-catching sale. Lines would start early trying to be first in the door for all the treasures.

Many a friend and family member enjoyed a cup of coffee and a piece of pie at her kitchen table.

Ovedia is survived by her children Pamela (Brian) Walton of Sioux Falls, Richard (Jennee) Bakken of Chatfield, LuAnn (Jerry) Klevan of Spring Valley, Rebecca (Curt) Knoepke of Mantorville, and Jennifer (Charlie) McCurdy of Wykoff; 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, five sisters-in-law, three brothersin-law and many, many nieces and nephews.

Ovedia was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 10 sisters and six brothers.

Memorial services were held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, with Pastor Kay Wold officiating. Visitation was from 1:30 until 3 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.

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Mary Lou Catherine Borland Mary Lou Catherine Borland, formerly of Albert Lea, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, surrounded by family. She was 85 years old. Funeral services for Mary Lou were held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at St. Theodore Catholic Church in Albert Lea, with Father Brian Mulligan officiating.

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Mary Lou Borland was born to Edward and Irene (Ramsey) Haas on May 1, 1934. She was raised in Chatf ield, Minn., and graduated from high school there in 1952.

She received a teaching Mary Lou degree from Borland Winona State College in 1954.

Mary Lou met the love of her life, Art Borland, in Blue Earth, and they married on June 14, 1958, in Chatfield.

Mary Lou’s 37-year teaching career started in Blue Earth, moved to Austin for a year and finally settled in Albert Lea, where she taught first or second grade. Teaching was more than a career for her; she received much joy from watching the progress of her students. She loved Sibley Elementary School so much that she volunteered in the library for several years after retirement.

Mary Lou enjoyed camping and activities with the Cross Roads Campers Club and spring/ summer break road trip vacations with her family. After retirement, she and Art enjoyed many bus tours and several cruises.

For more than 20 years, they were snowbirds for the winter months, increasing the duration over the years, at their condo in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. There they made many new friends and Mary Lou was the organizer of potluck parties for every occasion, by the pool whenever possible.

Mary Lou enjoyed hosting coffee parties for groups of friends and family no matter where she called home. Her banana bread and chocolate chip cookies were famous. In Albert Lea, she was a member of her neighborhood birthday club, bridge club and in later years was a Red Hat lady and attended retired teacher activities.

After Art passed on, Mary Lou moved to an apartment at St. Therese of New Hope to be closer to her children and grandchildren. Her granddaughters had always been a major joy and focus in her life, but living closer meant she could be there for all of their special events and achievements, and she’d have another opportunity to brag about them to friends.

Mary Lou was a member of St. Theodore Catholic Church, serving as a Eucharistic minister and singing in the Resurrection Choir. In the winters, she attended Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Havasu City and when she moved to New Hope loved the chapels at St. Therese. Her Catholic faith was a joy in her life that sustained her through life’s challenges and was the source of the care and support she shared with many friends when they needed help.

She loved to start each day with Mass, and follow with coffee and conversation with friends.

Mary Lou’s endless energy, support to others and her genuine

enjoyment of life will be missed by those who knew and loved her.

Mary Lou is survived by her two children, Jackie (Jim) Heggernes of Minneapolis and Art (Jan) Borland and their daughters Ashley and Sidney Borland of Maple Grove; and her sister Edna Kay Hughes of Chatfield.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband Art, her parents, and her sisters Arladene DeBruin and Genevieve Martin.

Joyce Jacobson Joyce Jacobson, 92, of Harmony, Minn., passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at her home in Harmony.

Funeral services were held on Friday, January 10, 2020, at Joyce Jacobson 11 a.m. at the Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony. Friends called from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the church. Burial followed the service at the Greenfield Lutheran Church Cemetery in Harmony. Lindstrom Funeral Home handled the arrangements.

Joyce was born at home on March 3, 1927, to Oscar and Helma (Gulbranson) Austin in Canton, Minn. She graduated from Canton High School in 1945. Following graduation, she attended Winona State University and earned a teaching/reading degree. She furthered her education over several years, earning a master’s degree at the University of South Dakota. Joyce loved to study and further her knowledge, considering herself a “forever student.” When her master’s degree needed further refinement, she went on to obtain a Doctorate in Teaching in 1965. She used her education and skills to teach summer school at the University of South Dakota. Joyce also worked with the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota and taught at Syracuse University in New York.

In 1947, she married George Milne at the Henrytown Lutheran Church. To this union, their son Jeffrie Milne was born in 1952. Joyce later married Murrell Jacobson and they were united for 42 years until his death in 2013.

While living in Harmony, Joyce owned and operated many local businesses over the years, including Ladybug Gift Shop, JEM Movie Theatre, Center and Main Antiques, Travel Now, Jacobson Insurance, Harmony Greenhouse, Country Lodge Motel, and Viewcrest Farms and Cattle Export.

She and her husband Murrell also farmed and shipped Brown Swiss cattle all over the world.

Joyce was very committed to Harmony and served on many committees and organized a wide variety of events over more than 50 years supporting the community. She was proud to be a member of the Red Hat Society and of her involvement with the Soup Bowl Project.

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mour (Ron) of Vancouver, Wash., David Austin (Laurie) of Seattle, Wash., Kristina Austin Nicholls (Ethan) of Atherton, Calif., Shelley Austin of Minneapolis, Minn., Greta Austin of Seattle, Wash., Jodi Austin-Thompson (Marty) of Rochester, Minn., and Cindy Donaldson (Tim) of Dodge Center, Minn.; as well as many greatnieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son, her brothers George Austin and Allan Austin, and her sisters-inlaw Shirley (Butler) Austin and Marcia (Hammes) Austin.

The family wishes to thank her devoted caregivers for the exceptional care they provided Joyce for many years and Heartland Hospice for keeping her comfortable in her final months.

For those who wish, memorial donations in memory of Joyce may be made to The American Cancer Society.

Gordon Kenneth Johnson Gordon Kenneth Johnson, 96, of Chatfield, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield.

Gordy, all who knew Gordon you celeJohnson brate a blue eyed, full blooded Norwegian speaking, lutefisk/lefse loving, silly mischievous instigator, with a kind, beautiful soul. He was the best husband, brother in law, uncle, friend and employee that ever lived.

A faithful child of God, Gordy made his entrance into this world on August 12, 1923. He would have preferred to make his appearance behind the wheel of a Buick. His parents, Pete and Minnie, wasted no time putting Gordy to work with chores on the farm. Gordy attended a one room schoolhouse. From there he worked on the family farm, at Partridge Lumber Yard and Tuohy Furniture. In retirement, he was a meticulous groundskeeper at the Chatfield cemetery.

The very best gift to him came by the way of a date with a petite, blue-eyed, blonde, full blooded Norwegian speaking, lutefisk/ lefse loving, silly mischievous instigator with a kind beautiful soul, named Edna Holger. The best wife, sister, aunt, friend and employee that ever lived. A match made in heaven wouldn’t you say!

After 71 wedded years, the love of his life was still by his side.

Gordy was preceded in death by his parents Pete and Minnie, and siblings Beatrice, Evelyn, Agnes, Ruth, and Orvis.

Gordy is survived by his wife Edna of Chatfield, his sister Viola of Chatfield, two sisters-inlaw, Shirley Johnson and Carol Finseth of Chatfield; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

A funeral service for Gordy was held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 5, 2020, at the Chatfield Lutheran

Church in Chatfield, with Pastor Mark Docken and Pastor Nissa Peterson officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to the service.

Burial took place 10 a.m. on Monday, January 6 at Chatfield Cemetery, Chatfield, Minn.

The family prefers memorials bequeathed to Chatfield Lutheran Church.

Betsey Nichols Betsey Nichols, originally of Mabel, Minn., passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at the age of 80, after a protracted battle with cancer.

Betsey received her Betsey Nichols Bachelor’s in French from the University of Minnesota and taught in Houston, Tex., before moving back to Mabel to start a family with her husband Jimmy Nichols. She went on to receive her Master’s in Special Education from Winona State University and taught in the Mabel-Canton school district until her retirement in 2001.

Betsey volunteered regularly in her community and church. An avid reader, she was especially passionate about volunteering with her local libraries. She also loved to travel, visiting all seven continents.

A loving and gracious woman with innumerable friends, she lived her life in conformity to the teachings of her Lord and Savior. Her compassion towards all reflected a deep-seated faith in the commandment to love.

Betsey is survived by her sister Susan Wilson (Dave) of Naples, her husband Jimmy of 58 years, and their sons Ward (Susan) of St. Paul, Minn., Tim of South St. Paul, Minn., Andrew (Anna) of Crystal, Minn., Matt (Jennifer) of Buffalo, Minn.; and numerous grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Don and Virginia Tollefson of Mabel, her sister Nancy Gunther (Richard) of Swansea, Mass., and infant son Craig.

Services will be held in summer 2020 in Mabel.

Virginia Yankee The dear heart of a Honey of a woman has gone silent, but the way she lived and loved remains.

Virginia A. Yankee passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Virginia Yankee River Falls Area Hospital in River Falls, Wis. She was born August 21, 1924, in Ashland, Wis. Virginia was the daughter of Ernest and Anna (Tedlund) Lofblad.

On March 1, 1948, she was given in marriage to Ervin A. Yankee. The couple resided in Ashland, Wis., for most of their married lives. Later in life they lived for 10 years in their cabin in rural Barnes, Wis. They returned to live in Ashland until

Monday, January 13, 2020 Ervin’s death in 2010. Virginia continued to live in Ashland until 2015, when she began to reside in Minnesota with her daughters.

In the early days, Virginia was taught about Jesus’ sacrifice for her while growing up in her parents’ home. As a child she attended Sunday School at Bethany Baptist Church in Mason. She gave her heart to the Lord. She was baptized and became a member of Salem Baptist Church in Ashland, Wis. Later, she attended Great Divide Christian Center in Grandview, Wis., where she served for many years as a pianist, sang with the choir and participated in special musical numbers.

Virginia worked to earn money for school even as a child. She and her siblings picked blueberries in the summer and sold them.

The money they earned paid for their school clothes.

At the young age of 16, she and some of her friends and sisters traveled to Chicago to nanny for wealthy families. Virginia (aka. Honey) was notably employed with her sister Anna, at Globe Shipyards in Superior, Wis., as a welder during WWII. She also worked as a maid for Mrs. Griggs at Forest Lodge on Lake Namakagon, Wis., where she met her husband Ervin Yankee, who worked there as the gardener.

She pursued a career in nursing and used it most of her adult life as nurse’s aide and later as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Her work in hospitals and nursing homes prompted her to establish and manage Yankee Nursing Home in Ashland, Wis. She owned and operated an antique shop, The Trading Post, on Main Street in Ashland.

She served others in her nursing capacity till she retired at 80 years of age.

Virginia graduated from Drummond High School and from the vocational school in Superior in welding and in practical nursing. She became licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator. Virginia taught herself to play guitar and piano. She enjoyed oil painting, and doll and antique collecting.

Virginia is survived by her four children: Wendy (Randy) Grabau of Spring Valley, Minn., Jim (Ruth) Yankee of Elk River, Minn., Kathy (Dennis) Aronson of Hudson, Wis., and Richard (Laura) Yankee of Ashland, Wisc.: 12 grandchildren, 14 greatgrandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, one brother, Hjalmar Lofblad; and four sisters: Mildred Meirhofer, Dorothy Gunderson, Anna Gunderson and Katherine Lofblad.

Funeral services were held 4 p.m. Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Roberts Funeral Home and Cremation Services, in Ashland, with Pastor Julie Burmeister officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to the service on Saturday.

Graveside services will take place in the spring at the Mason Cemetery. To send a guestbook message, please visit bratleyfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

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She is working specifically on abstracts. Advertisement internally and externally for a half-time approved. Vickerman noted they are trying to follow the county’s policy for temporary employees by opening up the part-time position to the public. plan was adopted with a 2.5% union classification chart was approved.

Dunn, accounting technician, advertisement for two replacement accounting technicians in

Mitch Lentz voted no. for reimbursement of expenses for veteran organization ceremonies was again approved. ment heads and division leaders to attend their respective professional association of Minnesota conferences. appointed as the Fillmore County representative for Southeast Libraries Cooperating (SELCO). www. co.fillmore.mn.us will be used as an alternative method to disseminate solicitation of bids. was designated the bank for deposits in 2020. Lentz suggested that they go out for bids in the future to make sure they are getting the best service available.

Bluff Country Reader submitted the low bid and will be which will include the publication of the 2019 delinquent tax list. for membership dues to various associations, the 2020 Workers Compensation renewal MCIT, and the first quarter payFillmore-Olmsted (DFO) were approved.

Other business in brief rary assignment for Sandy Solberg not to exceed six months in the

approved.

31 was approved with thanks for her service. Approval was given to hire from a list for preplacement RN/PHN in Public Health.

Jones designated Sheila Buenger, lead account technician in the duties in the absence of a county assessor until an appointment is made. No board action was required. approved for a driveway to a property owned by Michael and currently no access to the property (a new parcel) from CR 15. a new price list was approved for the county’s Resource Recovery Center. Drew Hatzenbihler, solid waste administrator, explained haulers need time to amend city pricing for licensed haulers was delayed until April 1. ing Consultation Services Agreement was approved based on no concern of liability from the nursing, noted that President Trump signed a bill to raise the legal age for purchasing tobacco products to 21. Cities and counties are still encouraged to consider what age is appropriate for the purchase of tobacco products.

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On January 2, Brittany Louise McHan, 28 of Spring Valley, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat.

McHan is charged with 2nd Degree Assault - Dangerous Weapon, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of seven years in prison, a $14,000 fine, or both. On or about January 1, within the city of Spring Valley, a Fillmore County Sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to a domestic disturbance. The defendant allegedly assaulted multiple people, including hitting one victim in the face with a beer bottle. Said victim had the physical signs of said trauma (3/4 inch to 1-inch laceration).

A third witness corroborated the alleged assaults. The defendant allegedly confessed to hitting the victim with a beer bottle.

On January 2, Rickford Rehmann Munger, 64 of Preston, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat.

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To help manage your medications, OMC Pharmacy offers Medication Therapy Management (MTM) which can also be very useful to patients. Customers are able to meet one-onone with a pharmacist to review your medication(s), including over-the-counter drugs, their doses, and when/how you take any medications you are taking. Again, this would be vital to those who are just starting a newly prescribed drug.

If you have a child who is not happy about taking medications, taking advantage of the medication flavoring available may help when it’s time to administer a dose to the little ones in your life. Customers can choose to add a different flavor of their choosing to any liquid medications for a minimal cost of $2.99.

Two faces that will be very familiar at the OMC Chatfield Pharmacy are Pharmacist Matt Hill and Russell Bengal, Certified Pharmacist Technician.

The employees are happy to be assisting customers and the customers are just as pleased.

When asked if they have heard a lot of comments from people who are happy to have the pharmacy open, Bengal noted that there have been many customers stating their appreciation to have these vital services available to area residents once again.

“We are here for you,” states Dornack, adding, “we are happy to go the extra mile to ensure our patients get the quality health care and the service they deserve. At OMC, customer service excellence is what we pride ourselves on.”

And, Chatfield area residents are already enjoying the customer service.

Business hours for the OMC Pharmacy in Chatfield are 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and closed on Saturday and Sunday. For further information call the pharmacy at (507) 867-3989 or visit www.olmmed.org/clinicalservices/pharmacy/.

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Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation seeking applications for Prosperity Initiative OWATONNA, MN, January 6, 2020 – Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), in partnership with Region Nine Development Commission and Faribault Diversity Coalition, is recruiting minority-owned business owners for a new cohort of its Prosperity Initiative.

SMIF is seeking 15 businesses to participate in a 2020 Prosperity Initiative cohort. Past Prosperity Initiative graduates are also encouraged to apply to be part of this program again and take their business to a new level. The program provides directed, culturally sensitive programing, while also creating a unified and coordinated resource structure, informing partners of best practices and creating opportunities for minority populations to network and access the business community.

All resources are free for participating businesses. Eligible participants include minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities and/or low-income business own-

ers in SMIF’s 20-county region.

SMIF will be hosting a business plan workshop on January 15, 2020, from noon to 2:30 p.m. to help individuals create a business plan for their company. Those interested in the Prosperity Initiative are encouraged to attend so that you have a well-developed business plan to include in your application. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Jennifer Heien, Grants Coordinator, at jenniferh@smifoundation.org or (507) 214-7040 by January 13, 2020.

According to the US Census Bureau, 29% of Minnesota’s population in 2040 will be people of color, an increase from only 4% in 1980. In response to this rapid growth, the Prosperity Initiative was designed to provide education and business resources to minority business owners and educate resource partners on the barriers and opportunities these individuals encounter. Since 2016, the Prosperity Initiative program has provided 66 clients with one-on-

one business coaching.

The Prosperity Initiative is made possible by generous funding from Wells Fargo and Dan and Angie Bastian.

Apply to the Prosperity Initiative 2020 cohort at www.smifoundation.org/prosperity by January 29, 2020. Contact Pam Bishop, Vice President of Economic Development at SMIF, at pamb@ smifoundation.org or (507) 2147013 with questions.

About Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), a donor-supported foundation, invests for economic growth in the 20 counties of south central and southeastern Minnesota. The Foundation has provided more than $114 million in grants, loans and programming within the region during the past 33 years. SMIF’s key interests include early childhood, community and economic development. To learn more about our work and mission, visit www.smifoundation.org.

Commonweal Theatre announces remount of Trojan War drama LANESBORO, MN — The Commonweal Theatre, located in historic downtown Lanesboro, is pleased to announce the winter remount of one of the company’s successful 2019 Wealhouse productions. An Iliad adapted by Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare from a translation by Robert Feagles will be remounted for one performance only in 2020 at the Commonweal on Sunday, January 19 at 1:30 p.m.

See Ben Gorman in one performance only, as the The Poet in An Iliad at Commonweal Theatre on January 19.

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An Iliad telescopes Homer’s Trojan War epic into a gripping monologue that captures both the heroism and horror of war.

Crafted around the stories of Achilles and Hector, in language that is by turns poetic and conversational, the play brilliantly refreshes this world classic. What emerges is a powerful piece of theatrical storytelling that vividly drives home the timelessness of mankind’s compulsion toward violence.

The piece is an acting “tourde-force” in that one performer, The Poet, tells the tale by switching in and out of voices and characters to bring the story to life. Filling that role for the production will be Commonweal professional resident ensemble member Ben Gorman now entering his fifth year with the company. Mr. Gorman’s prior relationship with the company extends back to the early 2000s when he was a seasonal actor with the company. In reading and subsequently proposing the play, Gorman found a strong and instant connection. “The material,” says Gorman, “resonates with me as a staunch opponent of war. My father fought in WWII and believed it was a just and necessary war, but he rarely

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talked about his experience. He did, however, speak against war and war-mongering throughout the years I knew him, and expressed his concerns, over the course of many administrations, about America’s involvement in various wars and conflicts globally. I grew,” Gorman states, “to appreciate his mindset about war and war-making and consider myself opposed to war as a means of conflict resolution.

It’s far too costly—in lives and treasure—to be a viable solution in an increasingly crowded and interdependent world.”

Wealhouse debuted in 2019 as a series of plays produced by the company and performed outside of the organization’s permanent home. Wealhouse is an avenue for the company to explore voices and stories that are not ideal for the mainstage but can reinforce Lanesboro’s identity as an arts campus and give each story a place that will deepen its meaning for the audience.

Regular ticket price is $20 for the general public and $15 for Commonweal MDC members and Season Pass Holders. For more information and to reserve tickets, please phone the Commonweal Box Office at (800) 657-7025, email a ticket request to tickets@CommonwealTheatre.org or reserve and purchase online at www.CommonwealTheatre.org.

Funding for Commonweal Theatre’s programming is provided in part by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature), and a grant from the McKnight Foundation, Mayo Clinic, as well as private funders.

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Critical need for blood and platelet donors after the holidays

Red Cross and NFL team up to offer donors a chance to win a trip to the Super Bowl The American Red Cross currently has a critical need for blood and platelet donors of all blood types – especially type O – to make an appointment now to give and help replenish the blood supply after the holiday weeks. Right now, the Red Cross has less than a three-day supply of type O blood. To help tackle the critical need, the Red Cross and NFL are working together to offer one lucky winner a trip to Super Bowl LIV in Miami.

During the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s, about 500 fewer blood drives were hosted by volunteer sponsor groups than required to meet patient needs. Many groups postpone blood drives during the winter holidays when travel and holiday activities may make it challenging for many donors to give. In fact, AAA estimated that a record 115.6 million Americans traveled during the holiday period of December 21 through January 1.

“Lifesaving medical treatments and emergencies never take a holiday,” said Paul Sullivan, senior vice president, Red Cross Biomedical Services. “Declines in donations can affect patient care. That’s why the Red Cross is encouraging eligible donors to make an appointment to give now and help those sidelined by illness and trauma.”

Donors are urged to make an appointment to give now using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1 (800) RED CROSS (1 (800) 733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.

As a special thank-you, those who come to give blood and platelets January 1-19, 2020, will automatically be entered for a chance to experience the Super Bowl live. The Red Cross and NFL have teamed up to offer one winner two tickets to Super Bowl LIV, entry to the official NFL Tailgate, tickets to Super Bowl Experience at the Miami Beach Convention Center, round-trip airfare to Miami, three-night hotel accommodations at The Alexander® - All Suite Oceanfront Resort (January 31 to February 3), and a $500 gift card for expenses.* Additional details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/SuperBowl.

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it’s being pushed by the homeowners who would rather not have to plow their own road and would rather not have to repair their own driveways,” Landro stated. “This is going to end up in a court of law. We’re not going to take this lying down.”

Mayor Jason Resseman assured Landro that the council would take his thoughts into consideration when a decision is made. “We are not threatening to take any of your land,” he said. The matter was tabled until the February council meeting.

The consent agenda was approved and included the accounts payable, 2020 meeting schedule, the wastewater facility design amendment work order, a grant agreement with the Minnesota Historical Society for the Sons of Norway,

and a temporary liquor license for the Lanesboro Art Center.

Council member Tom Smith asked if it would be possible in the future to include proof of liability insurance with the temporary liquor license applications for the council to review before approving. City Administrator Michele Peterson agreed to include that information.

The council reviewed and approved the following resolutions: Resolution 2020-1 designating Merchants Bank as the city’s official depository, Resolution 2020-2 designating the Bluff Country Newspaper group as the city’s official newspaper, Resolution 2020-3 authorizing lawful gambling for the Lanesboro Fire Department Relief Association, Resolution 2020-4 authorizing signature authority for city accounts, Resolution 2020-5 establishing mileage reimbursement rates at $0.58 a mile,

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A zoning amendment for the Lanesboro Public Utilities Wastewater Treatment Facility was passed after being approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

At the previous meeting, the council has asked Bolton and Menk to revise their landscape/ screening plan for the wastewater treatment facility as the original design submitted had a price tag of approximately $500,000.

The updated proposal came to a total of $218,955. “They did a good job cutting that down,” Mayor Resseman noted. “It’s a much better plan.” The new design will utilize more greenery and trees, which will help to lower the costs.

The council discussed an event at the community center to which the fire department was called. When they arrived, it was found to be a false alarm.

The fire department’s policy is to charge for responding to calls whether or not an actual fire was involved. “That is their policy, and we respect that policy which that entity made,” Mayor Resseman said. He encouraged anyone who had an issue with the policy to speak with the fire department and make their concerns known. Pat Shanahan, one of the organizers of the event, believes that having the policy in place will discourage Lanesboro residents from calling the fire department due to the cost. “It’s not the industry standard to charge for false alarms,” he said. Mayor Resseman agreed to attend the next fire department meeting to give them an opportunity to address the issue.

“I appreciate you bringing your concerns about this policy,” he said to Shanahan.

The Heritage Preservation Commission is still in need of new members as they are on the verge of not having a quorum.

Anyone interested is encouraged to apply.

Ambulance Director Deane Benson will be hosting a meeting at 7 pm on January 22 to discuss the lack of volunteers for the ambulance service and how that affects the community as well as the requirements for becoming a first responder. A rural board meeting with the township boards will be held on February 10 at 7 p.m., and the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting will be held on April 6 at 5:30 p.m.

Mayor Resseman noted that all of the meetings pertaining to the city are publicized on social media, the city’s website, in utility bills, and local newspapers. He encouraged residents of Lanesboro to attend and get involved in different organizations.

Election judges are needed for the March 3 presidential primary, August 11 primary election and November 3 general election. Anyone interested can contact the city offices for more information.

The next Lanesboro City Council meeting will be held on February 3 at 6 p.m.

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not have a policy of this nature.

Under consent items, the meeting minutes for December 4, 2019, and the special meeting minutes for December11, 2019, were approved. Other approvals were DJ Tony Lee for the Snowball Dance, resignation of Sara Sturgis, seventh grade softball coach and the posting for junior high softball coach.

The following spring coaches for baseball were approved: Tom Bance, B squad; Zach Slowiak, eighth grade and Jason Voeltz, seventh grade. Softball coaches approved were Kirk Affeldt, B squad and Brianna Harmening, eighth grade. Lastly, the following track and field assistants were approved: Damien Nickelsen, Scott Schmaltz, Barb Storsveen, Niki DeBuhr, Brian Nolan, and Jennifer Bradt. For fall sports, Tom Moody was approved to coach junior high football.

Under action items, the board approved the annual $15,000 payment to CCTV and the updated Resolution Directing the Superintendent to Recommend Budget Reductions.

The meeting was adjourned and the next board meeting will be on February 5, 2020, in the forum room of the high school.

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By Kathy Little Have you heard that Snow White smashed that “fairest of the fair” looking glass? She claimed that it was mocking her. The mirror insisted that it was simply, truthfully reflecting her appearance as she aged. Another New Year; another birthday! Birthdays aren’t as much fun as they used to be. Going to the doctor is getting to be a drag too. He keeps finding another thing wrong with my health. They don’t make a pill for some of those things.

Aging in America is brutal for women. I have become invisible to most men. Young men hold doors open for me with a look of pity in their eyes. First the beauty industry age shames us, and then it promises to come to our rescue if only we buy their lotions, and potions, and creams and cleansers and hair dyes and

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hair removal products. The right cosmetics will take years off our face. The ones that work the fastest cost the most money.

When we really get desperate around 40, they start mentioning botox and serums and even plastic surgery.

According to cultural concepts, men look great with gray hair; women not so much. My brother-in-law Rollie informed my sister Julie that she could only go gray if they went bankrupt or he went blind. My own husband who is aging right along with me always says, “Men don’t have to look good. They only have to be clean.” Another double standard that women have to endure.

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a great deal about growing older or he noticed the extra large jars of wrinkle cream in our medicine cabinet because he gave me a book titled “How Did This Happen?

Poems For The Not So Young Anymore!” It made me laugh and cry. I realized I was not the only woman bemoaning winkles and sagging skin. Of course worry and stress about aging makes my skin look worse. I recalled those platitudes like “You are only as old as you feel.” Unfortunately some days my aches and pains make me feel old.

My balance isn’t as good as it once was. Recently at my niece Gracie’s second birthday party, I forgot this and sat down on the floor with the others to watch her open her presents. In the middle of present unwrapping I started

to worry about getting back up on my feet again. There was no graceful way I could do that, and I was too proud to ask for help.

I waited until the ice cream and cake line formed in the kitchen and then made my move. I got up on my hands and knees and crawled over to the stair banister and pulled myself up from the floor.

My husband recently had a shock. A woman with a baby carrier held the door open for him at the mall. We decided to remember that “what doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger.” He already has a black t-shirt with white lettering that reads “ain’t dead yet.”

I decided to ignore most beauty product advertising and my own desperation about aging and

focus more on other people. I also started doing the 5-3-1-1 meditation.

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{ We Live Where We Work } Sara joined the Fillmore County Journal team in October 2019. She does graphic design for the Fillmore County Journal, Perfect Glossy, and Visit Bluff Country. She also helps out with office work as needed.

Recipe for a Happier New Year

Sara grew up in small town Preston with her parents Terry and Susie, and older sibling Cody. Her father Terry works right across from her at the Fillmore County Courthouse. She truly enjoys seeing him so often. Her mother and brother live and work in California. It sure makes for a nice excuse to visit The Golden State!

When I wake up and before I even get out of bed, I take FIVE slow deep breaths. Then I think of THREE things I am grateful for. Then I smile ONE genuine smile. Finally, I set ONE intention or goal for the day. This is a great way to start the day, and I worry less about myself and care more for other people. Try it and see!

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Monday, January 13, 2020

Peterson continues to hear vehicle compliance woes

The Peterson Council at the January 8 meeting, left to right, Clerk Chris Grindland, Councilor Lisa Price, Mayor Tim Hallum, and Councilors Gail Boyum and Dave Colbenson. Councilor Loren Rue was absent.

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By Kirsten Zoellner The City of Peterson enacted an ordinance regulating public vehicle nuisances in January 2019 after months of extensive discussion and formally approving the ordinance in November 2018.

Despite notification to citizens, the city continues to hear from residents regarding the fines. Per ordinance, inoperable vehicles unless properly licensed or registered. In regards to nuisance storing and parking, no more than six vehicles may be stored outside a property and the locations of such are clearly defined. Citations are given per vehicle and subsequent citations are given if non-compliance is not addressed. The fine related to each citation escalates in amount as each citation is given.

In October, the council approved partial fine forgiveness, following citizen complaints. In order to qualify for fine forgiveness, property owners needed to bring parcels into compliance

by November 6, 2019, sign a

document agreeing to the conditions, and pay the remainder of the fine. Full compliance needed to be maintained for one year as well. The full amount of the fines would be reinstated should property owners fail to achieve and maintain compliance. If fines remained unpaid, the amount was certified to the county in December for addition to tax rolls.

During time for public comment at the January 8 meeting, Gerald Horton, who stated he was in attendance on behalf of Everett Evenson at 226 South Church Street. According to Horton, Evenson is being charged for vehicles that were on the property when he purchased it. He further stated that titles for the vehicle are in a safe owned by Evenson’s father, to which he does not have access.

Mayor Tim Hallum noted fines applied in 2019 cannot be altered, having already been applied to property taxes. “He bought the property and they sit on the prop-

erty,” said Hallum, who suggested Evenson contact the city about the issue via phone.

Another citizen complaint brought forth by City Clerk Chris Grindland was a cautionary notice. A person, in dark clothing, was seen in the early morning hours of January 7, walking behind properties in an alley.

Grindland reminded the public to keep their properties and belongings locked and to take extra precautions.

The meeting also included annual housekeeping items including designations and rates.

The majority of items remain the same as in 2019 with the exception of acting mayor. Councilor Dave Colbenson was appointed acting mayor for 2020. Councilor Gail Boyum will remain acting clerk/treasurer and Colbenson and Councilor Lisa Price will continue serving as Financial Committee.

Council meetings will continue to be held the second Wednesday of each month, at 6 p.m., at City Hall.

Looking forward, Public Works Director Rick Lee brought forth the equipment estimates that are starting to trickle in for 2020. Last month, Lee met with Hallum and Grindland to discuss needs for the year and available options. Trading in the city tractor for more efficient equipment remains one alternative if traded for a tractor with a mower deck, broom, and snowblower. A Bobcat Toolcat, capable of heavier hauling and

additional implements was considered, but proved too expensive for the city. A two-pin, drive ove and lock-in belly mower with automatic PTO is also an option.

“We keep with what we have or sell what we have and buy a little bigger that does beyond mowing,” suggested Halum. “We’re reviewing options and looking at state bid pricing options.”

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While estimates are just trickling in, they’re providing the city some scope as to what is affordable expectations. Leasing was not recommended, as low interest rates make it less practical. Equipment also has to be able to maintain levee slopes. “We will bring back more numbers in the coming months to see what’s best for the city,” added Hallum.

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Monday, January 13, 2020

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Fillmore County Sports Boys Section 1A a New Race

By Paul Trende For the last 15 years, Section 1A boys basketball has had a formula.

That formula generally included a lot of R-P and a bit of THE TRENDE Goodhue.

REPORT The Trojans (9) and Wildcats (3) won all but three Section 1A titles.

J . W . P. , Fa r i b a u l t B.A., and Paul Trende Spring G r o v e made one-year state runs. Bethany Academy (twice), Southland, FC, BP, and Randolph had seasons, making section title games. Go ahead and try to figure a formula this year. It’s a mess. R-P is 5-6 overall (1-4 in TRC). Spring Grove has lost three SEC games (ending a massive league winning streak). Two section cash cows aren’t quite so weighty while Goodhue is Class AA. There is a lot of night-to-night competitiveness. It’s as open as it’s been a long time. A majority of Round of 16 play-off games should be competitive.

The top section contender, thus far (as of Jan 7), is probably #12 Blooming Prairie (6-0). Coming off a state football title, BP is the last unbeaten team. The Blossoms have notable section wins over Hayfield 65-40 and Southland 72-63. Five of BP’s wins are by 20-plus points. Sporting a great record is Tom Bance coached Schaeffer Academy. The Lions (12-1) have notable section wins over Houston 76-61, and Spring Grove 50-38. SA’s only loss is 47-36 to Goodhue (7-1). They’ve won nine straight. Hayfield might check in next. The #14 Vikings (8-3) made the section final four last year, losing 45-43 to SG. Team Hay has notable section wins over Randolph 66-60, W-K 52-43, GM 56-51, and R-P 66-46. They have losses to #12 BP (6-0), #9 Springfield (8-1), and #5 W-E-M (10-1), the latter by one in OT. Quickly moving up the list is Lyle/Pacelli (9-3). The Athletics are hot, having won nine straight. Included are “W”s over W-K 65-51, SG 67-60 in OT,

Crestwood 66-65, and Randolph 81-75. L/P lost its first three games, 67-58 to Randolph, 49-47 to FC, and 51-40 to GM. Starting the next tier of teams is Randolph. The Rockets (7-5) own wins over L/P 67-58, GM 73-55, and SG 55-40. Their losses are 81-75 to L/P, 66-60 to Hayfield (8-3), 64-61 to Goodhue (8-1), 81-71 to La Crescent (8-3), and 63-58 to Pine Island. The latter three are Class AA. Grand Meadow (9-3) ranks roughly next.

The Larks (8-3) beat RochesterLourdes 49-46. Their best section win is over L/P 51-40. They have losses to Randolph 73-55, Houston 67-58, and Hayfield 56-51.

Southland (5-4) is another team plus-500. A 70-46 decision over W-K is their best win. The Rebels eked out an OT victory over FC 77-72. They are BP’s closest game (72-63). Then maybe comes Spring Grove. The Lions have the best coaching tandem (Wade Grinde/Tom Vix). SG (5-5) owns a win over Nevis (9-1) at R-P’s Tourney. They have losses to SA 50-38, Randolph 55-40, L/P 67-60 in OT, Crestwood 51-36, and Decorah 55-34. They stole a victory in OT from Houston 63-58.

A third group of teams is headed by W-K. The Falcons (5-5) own wins over Houston (56-51) and R-P (47-39). They have section losses to Southland 70-46, L/P 65-51, and Hayfield 52-43.

W-K also played D-E (with Brady Williams) to a 63-58 loss. Houston (7-6) is the ninth section team above .500. The Hurricanes’ best win is over GM 67-58. They have close section losses, 56-51 to W-K and 63-58 in OT to SG. Finding itself in rare territory is R-P. The Trojans (5-6) don’t have a marquee section win yet. A 60-55 win over G-E-T is their best victory.

They’ve dropped two straight to W-K 47-39 and Hayfield 66-46.

L-O (5-7) rounds out the third group of four teams. The Cardinals (5-6) don’t have a key win.

GM (62-54) and SA (69-65) are close section losses.

The last tier of teams includes FC, Kingsland, and Lanesboro.

FC (3-8) owns the best win of the group, 49-47 over L/P. They also took Southland to OT (lost

77-72). A loss to Kingsland 63-61 was on a last second shot. The Burros (4-7) beat the Falcons 66-59.

Lanesboro also played three close section games, losing 54-50 to SA, 56-51 to L/P, and 72-68 to L-O. The Knights (5-7) also beat FC 63-61. Five of their section losses have been by double figures. Kingsland played L-O closer, losing 65-59. United Christian Academy (3-5) also is in the section, but they fell 81-44 to SA. M-C (2-9), G-E (1-9), and B-A. (0-10) round out the teams in the section. Section 1AA is similarly highly competitive. Eight teams have at least eight wins and four or less losses; #2 Caledonia (11-0), #3 Lake City (10-1), #10 Stewartville (9-2), #17 Goodhue (8-1), L-A (8-3), PEM (8-2), Cannon Falls (8-4), and La Crescent (8-3).

Girls Section 1A More Formulaic

While the boys races are deep and interesting, the girls 1A race looks like a five-team competition. It’s possible, even likely, that none of last year’s section final four teams, return. Goodhue won’t, as they are 1AA. L/P (3-10) is down. GM (6-5) and Hayfield (5-7) are in the mix, but haven’t won a key section game. The section’s top squad is #5 Blooming Prairie (9-1). Their sole loss is to Goodhue 60-53. Downing Southland 55-30 was a big section win. Their next best win is AA Triton (7-4) 66-58. They also just nipped Hayfield 40-38. Southland (8-3) checks in next, having beat Kingsland 68-57 and FC 51-48. Aside from the BP defeat, they fell to Class AA teams D-E (66-41) and Byron (54-40). FC (8-4) posted its best section over Kingsland 63-56 while also beating Hayfield 60-47. Outside of Southland, the Falcons fell 68-45 to Cotter (12-3), 58-32 to Z-M, and 32-28 to Decorah. Houston (7-3) has the most section victories (6-0) of the five teams. Wins over GM 39-32 and Hayfield 52-37 are their best “W”s. The Hurricanes have three Class AA losses, 61-50 to Z-M (9-5), 72-59 to D-E (10-2), and 68-58 to St. Charles, plus 64-45 to Iowa’s Turkey Valley (10-1). Finally, Kingsland (9-5) checks in. The Knights beat GM 58-45 for their best section win. A 54-50 win over AA St. Charles was nice also. They have losses to FC 63-56, Southland 68-57, Goodhue 81-49, Central Elkader 48-44, and D-E 73-56. BP, Southland, Houston, FC, Kingsland, and GM are the only teams in the section above .500. Section 1AA has eight teams plus-500, a grouping headed by #2 Lourdes (11-2), #11 Goodhue (13-1), #9 Cotter (123), D-E (10-2), Lake City (11-4), Stewartville (9-4), and Z-M (9-5).

Goetzinger at 145/152 (two pins, two decisions), and Tate Karver at 138 (pin, forfeit, two decisions) each went 4-0. Becca Rostad had a career-high 23 points, as Houston’s girls (4-0, 7-3) beat Hayfield 52-37 to retake the girl’s Journalcovered #1 spot. Ellie Buchholtz had a season-high 24 points, as Kingsland (6-0, 7-5) beat S.A. 70-52.

Frosh Anika Reiland added 8 (pts), 7 (rebs), 10 (asts), 6 (stls), and 2 (blks). Frosh John Prestemon had 23 points to lead Lanesboro over Cotter 66-59 in the last county WSU Tourney game.

FC’s boys fell 77-72 in OT to Southland, as Zach Haugerud (26 pts) and Haidyn Gunderson (21 pts) each topped 20. Lanesboro got a career-high 29 points from Sawyer Johnson, but fell 72-68 to L-O. Alex Van Gundy scored 23 points, but Houston fell to Stewie 88-68. Reid Johnson had 23 points also, but Chatfield fell to Caledonia 101-69.

Boys Basketball (12/30 - 1/3)

Lanesboro 66, Cotter 59 (L: J. Prestemon 23 pts (10-18 FGs), 9 rebs, 4 stls; J.T. Rein 15 pts (6-10 FGs), 6 rebs, 5 stls; S. Johnson 10 pts; Ryan Holmen 8 pts, 6 rebs. WSU Lewiston Auto Holiday Game) Chatfield 34, #12 in A Blooming Prairie 64 (C: R. Johnson 13 pts, 7 rebs. Blossoms are 6-0) #10 in AA Stewartville 88, Houston 68 (H: A. Van Gundy 23 pts (10-18 FGs), 4 stls; Mikkel Schutte 16 pts, 10 rebs, 8 asts, 4 stls, 4 blks; Caiden Danielson 16 pts, 5 stls. S: Will Tschetter 45 pts. Hurricanes: 4-2, 6-6) Chatfield 69, #2 in AA Caledonia 101 (Chat: R. Johnson 23 pts (10-18 FGs); Landon Bance 18 pts (4-9 threes); Cole Johnson 11 pts, 7 rebs, 6 asts; David Castleberg 10 pts (5-7 FGs). Cal: Noah King 36 pts. Gophers: 0-5, 1-8) Lanesboro 68, L-O 72 (L: S. Johnson career-high 29 pts (7-18 threes) > 21 in second half; J. Prestemon 18 pts (3-6 threes), 5 rebs, 6 asts; R. Holmen 10 pts, 6 rebs.

LO: Riley Olson 40 pts, 19 rebs.

Burros came back from down 14.

A Prestemon three gave them a 67-63 lead (0:52). L-O went 9-1 in last 0:52 for win. Burros: 1-5, 4-6) M-C 51, G-E 50 (M-C: Gavin Johnson 14 pts; Cayden Tollefsrud 9 pts (3-3 threes). Cougars overcame 23-19 halftime deficit.

M-C: 1-5, 2-8) Schaeffer Academy 53, Kingsland 35 (K: Walker Erdman 11 pts. Knights: 2-5, 4-7)

Southland 77, FC 72 in OT (FC: Z. Haugerud 26 pts (3-7 threes, 5-6 FTs, 9-17 FGs), 5 stls; H. Gunderson 21 pts (8-14 FGs), 7 rebs, 5 asts, 4 stls. Falcons led 37-23 in first half. Rebels took lead early in second half, biggest edge 51-45. FC trailed 68-64 with 0:24 left, got two FTs from Haugerud, a Carson Kiehne steal, and a Gunderson basket to force OT. Game was tied 72-72 in OT when Matt Mueller hit a three for Rebels (0:31). It proved the game’s key shot. Falcons: 1-4, 3-7) W-K 47, R-P 39 (RP: Malachi Bunke 14 pts (4-5 threes), 4 asts; Justin Ruberg 11 pts; Luke O’Hare played sparingly (ankle).

Trojans led 39-35. Falcons ended on a 12-0 run where R-P was 0-4 FGs with four TOs. RP: 1-4, 5-5)

Girls Basketball (1/2 & 1/3)

#5 in A BP 57, Chatfield 30 (C: Jaiden Zimmerman 7 pts, 4 rebs, 4 stls; Peyton Berg 6 pts, 10 rebs) Kingsland 70, Schaeffer Academy 52 (K: E. Buchholtz 24 pts (10-20 FGs), 7 asts, 4 stls; Sam Wernimont 14 pts (4-9 threes); A. Reiland 8 pts, 7 rebs, 10 asts, 6 stls, 2 blks. Knights (6-0, 7-5) stay perfect in SEC play) Klawock City (AK) 50, R-P 61 (Alayna Helgemoe career-high 19 pts, 5 rebs, 7 asts, 6 stls; Kaylee Ruberg 12 pts, 5 rebs, 5 stls; Alora Wilkemeyer 8 pts, 9 rebs; Isabelle Kahoun 9 pts, 5 rebs. Trojans (0-6, 1-9) pick up first win) Caledonia 39, Chatfield 46 (Chat: J. Zimmerman 14 pts (6-11 FTs), 4 rebs, 4 stls; P. Berg 10 pts, 6 rebs; Tessa McMahon 6 pts, 5 rebs, 7 asts, 8 stls. Chatfield breaks four-game losing streak to Warriors. Gophers: 2-4, 5-6) FC 48, Southland 51 (FC: K. Sikkink 15 pts, 8 rebs. Three of five Falcons starters shot 1-for-21.

FGs: FC 31%, S 42.6%. Falcons: 4-2, 7-4) Hayfield 37, Houston 52 (H: B. Rostad career-high 23 pts (7-8 FTs, 8-15 FGs); Sydney Torgerson 13 pts, 11 rebs) Klawock City (AK) 42, Lanesboro 61 (L: Payton Benson 16 pts (3-7 threes), 5 rebs, 4 asts, 6 stls; Jessie Schreiber 10 pts, 13 rebs, 6 asts; Sydney Taylor 14 pts (5-7 FGs, 4-6 FTs), 8 rebs; Brielle Ruen 9 pts, 5 rebs. Burros: 5-1, 6-6)

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(Harlee Wead), & 285 (Stefan Nikoloski) by forfeit. Bradon Knutson (120), Caden Anderson (145), Devin Troendle (182), & Michael Barrett (195) won by pin, Orion Sass (152) by 17-4 MD, and Caleb Kunz (160) by 6-2 D); FCLMC 33, South Winn 39 (Wolves took 106 (Kyle Daniels) by forfeit. Cad. Anderson (145), Sass (152), Troendle (182), & Barrett (195) won by fall, Nikoloski (285) by 4-2 D in SV-1. South Winn won 113 through 138 to lead 23-6. Anderson and Sass pins made It 23-18 after 152. South Winn then took 160 & 170 to lead 33-18. Troendle and Barrett pins made it 33-30. South Winn’s pin at 220 clinched the match.

Wolves: 2-3) Farmington Duals > Class A Lean Mean Chatfield 55, St. Francis 19 (Chatfield took 132 (Cody Guenther), 170 (Grady Schott), and 195 (Mason Clemens) by forfeit. Cael Bartels (120), S. Goetzinger (145), Luke Ihrke (160), Isaiah Froese (220), and A.J. Karver (285) won by fall, K. Schott (125) by 16-6 MD, and Tate Karver (138) by 11-6 D); Chatfield 24, Class AAA Lean and Mean Farmington 53 (Gophers suffer first defeat of year. They led 24-18 after 152, but lost last six matches, five to fall, one to tech fall. K. Schott (126), Guenther (132), T. Karver (138), & Goetzinger (152) had pins); Chatfield 66, USC 6 (Gophers took 132 (Guenther), 138 (T. Karver), 160 (Ihrke), 195 (Clemens), 220 (A.J. Karver), and 285 (Froese) by forfeit. Lukas Carrier (113), K. Schott (126), & Campbell Berge (170) won by pin, Carson Rowland (106 > 4-2 in SV-1), Bartels (120 > 11-4), Goetzinger (152 > 5-2), and G. Schott (182 > 10-9) by decision);

Chatfield 36, Coon Rapids 35 (Gophers never trailed, winning five of the first seven matches for a 24-9 lead. Coon Rapids then took 152, 160, 182, & 195 to close to down 30-29. A.J. Karver’s pin at 220 secured the match. Rowland (106), Bartels (120), K. Schott (126), & Berge (170) also had pins. T. Karver (138 > 6-2) & Goetzinger (145 > 9-5 by TB 1) won by decision. Gophers: 7-1) Upcoming Varsity Sporting Events (SEC games 7:15 start, TRC 7:30 start) Monday, January 13 (BBB) Lanesboro at W-K (BBB) L-A at Houston (GBB) Cannon Falls at Chatfield Tuesday, January 14 (BBB) Chatfield at FC (BBB) St. Charles at R-P (BBB) Houston at SG (BBB) Randolph at Kingsland (GBB) FC at Chatfield (GBB) Lanesboro at M-C (GBB) R-P at St. Charles (GBB) Kingsland at Randolph (GBB) Schaeffer at Houston Thursday, January 16 (GBB) Cannon Falls at Houston (GBB) R-P at SG (GBB) M-C at L-A (GBB) Lanesboro at GM (Wrest) PEM/St. Charles at FCLMC (in Lanesboro) (Wrest) LARP/Caledonia at Chatfield Friday, January 17 (BBB) Houston at Kingsland (BBB) R-P at Chatfield (BBB) Lanesboro at Randolph (BBB) M-C at L-O (BBB) FC at D-E (GBB) Kingsland at Houston (GBB) Chatfield at R-P (GBB) L-O at M-C (GBB) Randolph at Lanesboro (GBB) D-E at FC Saturday, January 18 (BBB) R-P at Crestwood (Wrest) LARP at Z-M Duals

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Fountain settles in with new contracts

The Fountain Council discusses Public Works items at the January 8 meeting. Pictured, clockwise from left, are Public Works Director John Hanson, Councilors Ron Reisner, Dave Gudmundson, Chad Wangen, and Terry Hanson, Mayor Jim Schott, Clerk Rhonda Flattum, and engineer Craig Britton.

Photo by Kirsten Zoellner

By Kirsten Zoellner wouldn’t need to replace wiring. Street.

The City of Fountain is roll- “It’s costly to replace wiring.”

A solar-powered speed sign ing into a new year with both The flow meter tied in with it, will also be placed within the new wastewater management the UV, calibration… we don’t city. The city is sharing the cost and engineering firms. Last know what’s all tied in down of the sign with the county. The May, the council approved the there or where.” city portion is $1,000, plus any change from PeopleService to Flattum will double check on maintenance.

MMS Environmental, as waste- the league paying the difference Hanson also requested the water treatment plant (WWTP) and on whether or not the $800 council consider the addition management, but due to previ- freight charge will need to be of an on-call, part-time mainous contract stipulations, didn’t paid again. tenance employee to assist with formally enter into an agreeFuture plant items for the Feb- snow plowing, lawn mowing, ment with them until August. ruary meeting will be wholesale and other items, if needed. HanIn October, the city opted two chemical orders through MMS son’s time is largely taken up by switch engineering from WSB Environmental, placement of an WWTP items and other munici& Associates to Widseth Smith estimated $7,500 manhole, and pal needs. It was estimated that Nolting. status of the installation of the more than 20 hours a week While MMS Environmen- PointWatch System. at the plant alone. “Even with tal representative Mike Morris In other news, the city has PointWatch, someone is going couldn’t attend the January 8 amended its city maintenance to have to go out there daily,” he council meeting, Public Works policy for snow removal by added, noting checks on chemiDirector John Hanson and Craig public works. Initially, the pol- cal feeds, making various adjustBritton, of Widesth Smith Nolt- icy noted removal of snow once ments and doing cleanings. “I ing, were present to discuss issues three inches of accumulation is don’t know how you’d monitor for the month. present. Several comments from without checking it. With PeoHanson noted the plant is residents prompted the council pleService, they were out there looking into various options for to review that level. “It’s a com- every day and I was around replacement of six gas meters. mon sense thing to me. If it’s helping out.” While MMS Envi“They’re good for only a year and inch and slippery; got to ronmental could do additional after calibration and Mike said take care of it,” said Mayor Jim checks at the plant, it would cost the price was unbelievably high,” Schott. the city significantly. he added. As an alternative, the “Not everyone uses common The council opted to discuss city is considering a portable sense,” noted Hanson. “A lot the matter with Mike Morris unit. of people feel our city streets prior to seeking an additional Likewise, a new sampler is should look like the highways, maintenance worker. “Change proving to have its own hassles, but it’s not gonna. We don’t some things to help John out. If namely electrical. “They have have the budget the state does.” you can find someone for an ondifferent plug-in than the old It was estimated that a two-inch call, I don’t see anything wrong ones. Mike thinks he could make snowfall equates to roughly eight with that. The rest of us are here, work, but doesn’t feel comfort- hours of plowing, sanding, and too. We can all pitch in,” added able cutting wires to make it additional removal items. In the Schott. fit,” noted Hanson. The new end, it was unanimously deterThe council also unanimously sampler is four-prong, while the mined that when to plow would decided to interview both appliold is 12. Hanson also noted the be left to the discretion of Public cants for the city clerk position, city’s insurance company had Works. Sanding may be used in which will be open in May, discussed the issue with Morris. low-accumulation events. following Flattum’s retirement.

“He said they’re okay with getContinued Public Works Discussion included what qualiting the same [Isco] sampler that items included discussion of ties the city valued most includwe have, but they’re a lot more whether or not to order addi- ing government, financial experiexpensive.” tional double-sided pedestrian ence, and good customer service City Clerk Rhonda Flat- crosswalk signs. The city ordered skills. The council was reluctant tum noted financial assistance one previously and set $700 in to set a salary for the 30-hour per to cover the difference may be unassigned reserve funds for a week position prior to meeting available through the League of second at some point. A new with applicants, alluding to payMinnesota Cities. The difference option will allow the city to get ing more for additional experiis roughly $4,000. two more signs at that cost. See- ence and skills.

“When’s the bleeding gonna ing the reduced cost options, the Interviews will be conducted quit?” asked Councilor Dave council approved ordering three, Wednesday, January 15. The Gudmundson. “Every month it’s giving the city four total. They council will discuss the matter ‘what’s this’ and ‘what’s this.’” will be placed by the intersec- further, potentially selecting an “We had to get these; they’re tion of Main and First Street, applicant for the position, at the weather-related things,” respond- County Road 8 and Main Street, February meeting. ed Hanson. “There’s no informa- County Road 8 by the DepartThe next regularly scheduled tion on how old or if they were ment of Natural Resources park meeting is Wednesday, February already replaced.” With staying and parking lot, and near the 5, at 7:30 p.m., at city hall. The with an Isco sampler, the city intersection of Cedar and First public is encouraged to attend.

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GOPHER NEWS January 2020

Congrats as well to our Bikes for Books winners and our Elk’s Hoop Shoot winners. Thank you to the Masons for providing the bikes!!

Seth Goetzinger gets his 100th win!

CoNGraTulaTioNS SETH!!

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Just before Christmas break, a group of Chatfield students visited the Chosen Valley Care Center. The students researched holiday traditions around the world and shared their projects with the residents. They also read poetry, handed out treats and cards that they made, and practiced their public speaking and conversation skills.

What a great trip!!

We’d like to thank alumni Kennedy O’Connor for spending the afternoon teaching Mrs. Goldsmith’s and Mrs. Dornack’s classes about the importance of breathing and relaxing through yoga.

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it was a great afternoon at SlaM! advanced Manufacturing is going gangbusters in Chatfield! The great collaboration of iSD 227, MSCS and business partners gives students an opportunity to earn 11 free college credits while attending classes in this awesome, well-equipped lab! Hats off to every business that has invested in our future by helping prepare students for jobs in advanced manufacturing!

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED

BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: May 26, 2017 MORTGAGOR: Brandon Diekmann and Kari Diekmann, husband and wife as joint tenants.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Bay Equity LLC. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded June 1, 2017 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 412849.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC. Dated November 12, 2019 Recorded November 26, 2019, as Document No. 424515.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 1006166-0004046827-5 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Bay Equity LLC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: M&T Bank MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 408 Broadway Ave N a/k/a 408 N Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: R36.0068.000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The land referred to herein is situated in the state of Minnesota, Fillmore County described as follows: Commencing 12 rods and 13 feet South and 225 feet East of the Northwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 28, Township 103, Range 13 for a place of beginning; thence South 89 feet; thence East to the center of Territorial Road from Spring Valley to Hamilton; thence along the center of said Territorial Road in a Northwesterly direction to a point in the center of Territorial Road directly East of the place of beginning; thence West to the place of beginning, beginning about 286 1/2 feet APN: R36.0068.000 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $157,003.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $159,472.72 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceed-

ing 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: February 13, 2020 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 owner-occupied, 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 August 13, 2020, 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: December 9, 2019 Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 37 - 19-008909 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 23,30,6,13,20,27

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-19-812 In Re: Estate of Kieth N. Evenson, 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 Lorraine F. Evenson, whose address is 229 East Lemon Avenue, Eustis, FL 32726-4126, 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 filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters 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: January 3, 2020 Deanna Verdick Deputy ProbateRegistrar Dated: January 3, 2020 Becky Brandt Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative: Attorney Kelly M. Iverson (#303707) WIESER LAW OFFICE, P.C. 33 S. Walnut Street, Suite 200 La Crescent, MN 55947 (507) 895-8200 Publish 13,20

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-19-816 In Re: Estate of Steven O. Redalen, Decedent.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated November 1, 1990. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Aaron Redalen, whose address is 956 Park Pacifica Avenue, Pacifica, CA 94044, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate.

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

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

Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the 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: December 27, 2019 /s/Tammy L. Merchlewitz, Deputy Registrar Becky Brandt, Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative: Attorney Kelly M. Iverson (#303707) WIESER LAW OFFICE 33 S. Walnut Street, Suite 200 La Crescent, MN 55947 (507) 895-8200 Publish 6,13

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED

BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: March 1, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Donald E. Mackenzie, unmarried and Erma M. Hellickson, unmarried.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded March 8, 2007, Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 357534.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Ditech Financial LLC. Dated August 30, 2018 Recorded August 30, 2018, as Document No. 418697. And thereafter assigned to: LoanCare, LLC. Dated December 18, 2019 Recorded December 24, 2019, as Document No. 424903.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100060677002770113 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Associated Bank Minnesota, N.A. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: LoanCare, LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 219 West Stevens Avenue, Rushford, MN 55971 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 06.0320.000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lot 4 in Block 10 of Steven’s Addition to the City of Rushford excepting from said Lot 4 a strip of land 10 feet in width and 243 feet in length running parallel to and along the Westerly line of said Lot 4, Block 10, Stevens Addition to the City of Rushford.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $189,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $207,009.69 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: March 5, 2020 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 September 8, 2020, 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: January 2, 2020 LoanCare, LLC Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 100 - 18-009969 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 13,20,27,3,10,17

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SUMMARY OF MINUTES DECEMBER 17, 2019 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 Board approved the following consent agenda items: 1. December 3, 2019 County Board minutes 2. December 3, 2019 Truth in Taxation Public Hearing Minutes 3. Closure of County Road 21 for Holiday Parade in Canton on December 14, 2019 4. Overnight stay (3 nights) for Auditor/Treasurer, Heidi Jones to attend annual Minnesota Association of County Officers (MACO) Conference February 11-13, 2020 The Board approved the Commissioners’ warrants.

The Board reviewed the Auditor’s warrants.

Commissioners’ Warrants Fund Name Amount 1 County Revenue Fund $34,413.35 13 County Road & Bridge $202,772.28 14 Sanitation Fund $9,438.79 23 County Airport Fund $3,293.53 Subtotal $249,917.95 Finance Department Warrants 1 County Revenue Fund $11,275.90 13 County Road & Bridge $2,484.59 14 Sanitation Fund $6,139.99 23 County Airport Fund $192.28 73 Greenleafton Septic Project $352.74 87 State Revenue & School Fund $1,646.50 Subtotal $150,813.50 Totals $400,731.47 The following items were approved by the Fillmore County Board of Commissioners: • Pay warrants that are emergency in nature or regular and ordinary for 2019 before December 31, 2019.

• Approved to pay delivery costs for TDA Green Aggregate for the Land Bridge Project on CSAH 5, SAP 023-605-038 • Approved the purchase of a 2020 LS Equinox from Spring Valley Chevrolet with no trade in the amount of $24,483 plus taxes and fees • Approved the 2020 Contract between Workforce Development, Inc. and Fillmore County • Approved the 2020 Contract between Hiawatha Valley and Fillmore County • Approved the 2020 Targeted Case Management between Fillmore County and Zumbro Valley Mental Health • Approved the 2020 Crisis Management between Fillmore County and Zumbro Valley Mental Health • Approved sending a letter as drafted by the Association of Minnesota Counties regarding the accounting error by the MN Department of Human Services for Substance Use Disorder and Institutions for Mental Disease reimbursements

• Approved updated pricing and tipping fees for 2020

• Approved Axon Taser Replacement Purchase for 18X26P Basic Tasers to be paid from DWI Forfeiture Funds at $5,238/year for 5 years for a total of $26,190.

• Approved the 2020 Motorola Service Agreement in the amount of $9,068.16 to be paid from 911 grant funds • Approved the 2020 Ancom Service Contract in the amount of $17,221.20 to be paid from 911 grant funds

• Approved the 2020 phone stipends

• The Board requested Vickerman to work on an agreement for the Women’s Shelter to be housed in the Courthouse • Approved the 2.5% salary increase for Non-Union positions effective January 1, 2020 as budgeted; the Commissioners salaries will be set at the same time as the other elected officials • Approved Administrator Vickerman to continue participating in the Southeast Minnesota Public Leadership Growth Group Training in 2020 for the amount of $600 plus the cost of books associated with training Final 2020 Budget Final 2020 Levy 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, Administrator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566.

Publish 13 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-19-804 In Re: Estate of Susan M. Nelson 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 Dawn Magnuson, whose address is 107 North 1st Street, Canton, MN 55922, 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 NOTICE OF PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY MAIL BALLOTING FOUNTAIN TOWNSHIP Voting for the March 3, 2020, Presidential Primary Election for Fountain Township will be conducted by mail balloting. Registered voters will receive ballots by mail. Unregistered voters should contact the Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer office prior to the election.

Dan Graskamp, Clerk Publish 13,20

the date of hearing on the objection.

Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters 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: December 30, 2019 /s/Tammy L. Merchlewitz Deputy Registrar Becky Brandt Court Administrator Nethercut Schieber PA Greg Schieber (#395855) 32 Main Ave N, Harmony, MN 55939 Telephone: (507) 886-6131 Facsimile: (866) 576-3826 e-mail: greg@ranlaw.net Publish 6,13

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103 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD

$149,900 #5326758 #5295300

• 4 Bedrooms • 4 Bathroom (each bedroom) • 2,430 sq. ft.

• Remodeled kitchen with new cabinets & flooring • 9’ Ceilings • Crown molding • Stained glass windows • Original trim • Main floor sheet rocked • Front Porch • Corner lot • New furnace & plumbing • 100 amp electric service

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Each office Independently Owned & Operated.

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507 Fillmore Ave S, Lanesboro

Watch her eyes light up, with this new home!

Simplistic living with a clean look & versatility. Walkout ranch w/ main floor living and open concept, master suite, and lower level finished. 2 car attached garage. Completed $225,000

616 Fillmore St E, Preston

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Just Charming! This 1892 home with original features of the era. Updates include shingles, circuit breaker and freshly painted. An adorable property only a few blocks from business, trail, and parks. $84,900

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104 Spring St NE, Preston

PERSONALIZE YOUR NEW HOME

• 3 Main floor bedrooms • 1 bath, Garage • Quiet Street • All new Kitchen & painted trim • Modern flooring • Deck • Hardwood floors • Steel siding • Finished lower level • Close to school • Updated appliances • Just move-in

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$159,900 518 FILLMORE ST SE, CHATFIELD

• 4 Bedroom • Full Bath •1 Car Attached Garage • New Windows • Gorgeous original woodwork • Pocket doors • Open staircase • 9’ Ceilings • Crown Molding • Enclosed Porch plus an Open Porch • Wood floors • New Steel siding to be installed • Close to downtown • Only 2 owners with same owner for the past 65 years with no pets 2017-NO NEED TO BUILD!

HORSE SET-UP W/BRICK FARMHOUSE 6.03 ACRES

$329,900 8014 COUNTY ROAD 136 SE, CHATFIELD #5329794

• 3 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 2 Car Attached garage • 3,084 sq. ft.

• Double staircase • Wood floors • Mud room • Pellet Stove • Replacement windows • Modern Kitchen • Main floor laundry • Barn • Extra garage • Machine Shed • Loafing Shed • 4 acre pasture

$349,900

#5332763

373 HILLSIDE DR SE, CHATFIELD

32876 US 52, CHATFIELD

• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car attached Garage • 1 mile from town on blacktop road • Newer windows • Vinyl siding • wrap around deck • New septic • Good well • Updated mechanicals • 28’ x 32’ Pole shed new in 2013.

• Additional 4 car garage w/concrete floor, shop area NEW CONSTRUCTION - RANCH!

$379,900 #5281554

• 5 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage • 0.28 Acre • Private master suite • 9’ Ceilings • Panel doors • Quality built • Walkout • Patio • Deck • Storage Shed • Beautiful yard • Fenced yard • Security system • Heated/Finished Garage • Move-in & Enjoy

1448 AMCO DR SE, CHATFIELD

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

Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $79,900

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LANESBORO – CARROLTON TOWNSHIP – Wooded 12.19 acre parcel ideal for recreation/hunting featuring approximately 400’ of creek frontage and adjoins State land. #5290693 $49,900

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$349,900 1475 AMCO DR SE, CHATFIELD

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• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage • 0.24 acre • Finished Walkout Lower Level • Open Floor Plan • Solid doors • Painted trim • 9’ ceilings • Main floor living • Master suite w/walk-in closet • Vaulted ceilings UPDATED COMMERCIAL BUILDING

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ELCOR Realty Co. sold

$389,900

• 5 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage • 0.28 Acre • Both levels finished • Stone accents • Vaulted ceilings • Main floor living • Private Master Suite w/walk-in closet • Solid doors • 9’ ceilings • Large open space out backyard • Still time to personalize with your own colors & tastes

LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE LANESBORO – 20 acre building site (5 tillable, balance woods) adjacent to state land.

Blacktop road, great views, good access, new driveway, trails and tons of wildlife. #5032444 $149,900

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$169,900 105 ELMWOOD ST EAST, LANESBORO

#5253824 #5253738

• 3 Bedroom home/apartment on second level • Main floor kitchenette • ¾ Bath ideal for Airbnb rental • Main level for office or retail space • Wood floors • New metal roof and quality triple pane windows • Enclosed porch • Patio • Garage • Across from Bike Trail

SOLD 20 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD SO• FullLDbath • 2 Car Garage • 3 Bedrooms 504 PARK ST SE, CHATFIELD

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage

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10541 HWY 52 SE, CHATFIELD

• 3 Bedrooms • ¾ Bath • 2 Car Garage

FARM LAND CHATFIELD – JORDAN TOWNSHIP! 154 Acres of bare land, (100 acres tillable, 40 acres pasture with spring, 14 acres woods/non-tillable). Possible building site. $885,000 $840,000 $750,000 WYKOFF – Farm in Jordan Township – 124 acres located in a beautiful valley with the Root River running through the property. Approximately 45 acres could be tillable with the balance being fenced pasture. Includes hay shed. $399,900

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FOR RENT NICE TWO BEDROOM apartment at 417 Kansas Street, Preston. $500/month includes heat, water, sewer and garbage.

Laundry facilities in building. Available immediately. Call 507-251-0500 or 507438-6267. r6TFN-0

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OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, include standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507251-5297. r30tfn-x

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LARGE OFFICE SPACE for rent in downtown Preston. Approximately 1900 square feet including 2 bathrooms, separate office, conference room and common areas. Available immediately.

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1 An office with big windows and a beautiful view.

2 Enough space for up to five workstations.

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BILL’S GUN SHOP. Buy, sell, trade, and repair. We are your local MUCK BOOT dealer. Hours: 7pm-10pm M-F, Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday by appointment. 1 1/4 miles south of Carimona, 19708 Kava Rd, Preston. 507-765-2762 s10eow-o

Trailer Sale: Free Spare Tire (with this ad) on all Single axle and 7k tandem axle trailers. Sale Ends 01/31/2020. Go To: www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com for inventory & prices. Steel & Aluminum Utility, ATV/UTV, Motorcycle, Enclosed, Skidloader, Car hauler trailers.

CarPorts Now Available. Wanted ruff sawn hardwood & blanks. 515-972-4554.

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FOR SALE: 2016 John Deere CombineModel S670, excellent condition, 600 separator hours, well equipped. Located in Southern Minnesota. 507-236-6538 (MCN)

This picture perfect, scenic hobby farm is on 6.19 acres located in Preble Township, Fillmore County, MN. It has scenic views, located on a dead end driveway and a very private setting. This is a must-see property to appreciate the beauty and the quality craftsmanship in the construction of this home. Wood floors throughout the home with large wood beams.

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Built in 2001 • Heating: In-floor heat and furnace • Central Air • 3,788 square foot finished living areas 24' x 36' detached garage • 2.25 bathrooms • 2 bedrooms • Located 7 miles north of Mabel, MN

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

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On the main floor you have a sunroom, dining, kitchen, full bath, living, half bath, foyer rooms plus stairways to lower and upper levels. There is also a very large porch. On the second floor, you have a large bedroom (or den or family room).

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508 River View Drive • Lanesboro, MN • $89,900

500 Riverview Dr. • Whalan, MN • $84,900

708 Calhoun Avenue S • Lanesboro, MN • $169,000

Gorgeous Lot for sale with the enjoyment of common woods, trails and access to the Root River for outdoor enjoyment including fishing, canoeing, kayaking and more! The location to build your home on multi acres and with the Root River back door to you is amazing and unique to this area. It’s time to build on this 2.61 acre lot!

Gorgeous Lot for sale with the enjoyment of common woods, trails and access to the Root River for outdoor enjoyment including fishing, canoeing, kayaking and more! The location to build your home on multi acres and with the Root River back door to you is amazing and unique to this area. It’s time to build on this 2.61 acre lot!

3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Ranch Style home. Many updates have been completed, including resurfacing the wood floors in the living room and all bedrooms, new flooring in the kitchen/dining area and main floor bathroom. Enjoy the family room in the lower level that includes a wood fireplace, a bonus room and lots of storage space, including a 3/4 bath in lower level.

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Acreage *approx 8 acres • Perfect hobby farm with outbuildings for small business or handyman • Just north of city limits • 4 bedroom • 3 bath home • New windows • New doors • 50x64 heated shop with office and loft area 401 1st st., Fountain • 2 outdoor wood burners • 16x24 shed • 15x60 heated 3 bedrooms • 2 full baths • Newer kitchen cabinets • shop with 40x60 shed • 20x26 shop • 26x40 garage with Formal dining room • Main floor laundry • New steel loft • Barn 24x60 shed with water for animals • New Back roof • Newer furnace, air and water heater • Wood top driveway • Property has a lot of possibilities floors • Fenced yard

SOLD! 505 Calhoun avenue s, lanesboro

Well maintained and nicely updated 2 bedroom 1 bath home.

Vinyl siding, newer windows, newer roof on house, newer furnace, updated electrical, perennial gardens in back, partially fenced yard. No back door neighbors -- like living in the country. The property sits on 1/3 acre and also has beautiful hardwood floors, walk-up attic and partially finished basement. Great charming property whether you are starting out or slowing down!

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*Commercial building* This commercial property is located on Main St and near to State bike Trail • Business possibilities for retail, office space, room rentals and restaurant • Improvements include new roof, updated commercial electric, walls and new rooms, new plumbing, new insulation and more • Over 4,000 sq.ft.

201 FreeMan st nw, Preston

Large ranch • Wood floors • Large master • Main floor laundry • New roof • Formal dining room • Large living room • Covered private deck

COmmeRCial BUILDING $129,900

503 benCh st, sw, ChatField Ranch home on corner lot • New metal roof • Updated windows • Covered patio • 2 car garage • 2 bedrooms on main floor • 3 baths • Main floor laundry • Large family room • Room for expansion in lower level

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

110 CoFFee st. lanesboro

Great opportunity in Lanesboro on high traffic area • Ideal retail business • Updated building • High ceilings with tin • 1/2 bath New home • 4 large bedrooms • 2 baths • Immaculate condition on main floor • New front entrance • Ready for immediate use • • 3-car heated garage • Completely finished • 9’ ceilings • Main Upstairs apartment has 2 bedrooms • Kitchen bath and pantry • Private fenced area in back with covered patio floor laundry • A lot of storage room

$169,900

$79,900

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27639 230th st, Preston

Charming home in scenic Lanesboro • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Wood floors throughout home • Enclosed porch is perfect for an office • Formal living room & dining room • Main floor laundry • Newer roof • Walking distance to school. Quick possession available

Totally renovated 3 bedroom 2 bath home w/main floor laundry, all new electrical & plumbing, all new sheet rock walls, all new flooring, new windows, new wooded blinds throughout, upgraded appliances & open floor plan kitchen with pantry & new patio door leading to new outside deck, perm. siding, new furnace w/ A-coil, water softener, all new landscaping including all new grass seeded lawn, new roof on house, new front steps & vinyl siding. Arched doorways, open staircase, leaded glass window & formal dining room. Beautifully renovated home at a great price!!

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Once in a lifetime opportunity! Custom built, architectural designed & private off the grid property on 57-plus acres. You are within 10 minute walking distance to Downtown Lanesboro.

Quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail are found throughout this beautiful home. The home, woods and prairie on the top of a bluff has stunning views and no visible neighbors.

Cell 507-259-5454 Website: www.toddhadoff.com E-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com $109,900

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Park like setting with newer house built on 4 city lots on the edge of town. 4 bedroom 3 bath ranch style home with cathedral ceilings, master bedroom with walk in closet & m. bath.

Living room, kitchen and informal dining all on main floor with open concept design. Patio doors lead to the deck outside overlooking the beautiful back yard. Lower level partially finished with theater room, large bedroom w/egress windows and 3/4 bath with shower. Sit on your deck and watch the abundance of wildlife roaming the yard.

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100 Elmwood St • Lanesboro, MN • $389,900 100 Hidden Valley • Lanesboro, MN • $179,000 Perfect Investment Opportunity (TurnKey) to live and own a Historic property in Lanesboro MN! This one of kind, beautiful & historic 2 Story Property called “Grandma’s Inn” is set up for you to rent out 8 bedrooms including 10 bathrooms, with a large main level living space for the owner!

Enjoy the large wrap around deck and walkout patio area in upper area!

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EMPLOYMENT SWIMMING POOL MANAGER – CITY OF CHATFIELD. The City of Chatfield is seeking a seasonal employee to serve as a Swimming Pool Manager. This position will involve escalating responsibilities in running/ managing the swimming pool. This individual will be involved with day to day operations of the pool, including making all schedules, supervising staff on duty, interacting with patrons and helping out where additional staffing may be necessary. This individual will also be responsible for running in-service training for staff as needed.

Minimum qualifications for this position include at least three years of experience as a lifeguard. A current Lifeguard Instructor certificate, current Water Safety Instructor certificate and management experience is preferred. Application forms, complete job description and further information available from the Office of the City Clerk, 507-867-3810 or at www. ci.chatfield.mn.us. Applications must be received no later than January 15, 2020 by mailing to Office of the City Clerk, 21 Second Street SE, Chatfield, MN 55923, or electronic submissions may be made to bcarlson@ci.chatfield. mn.us.h16,23,30,6,13-o COMMERCIAL APPLICATORS COMPETITIVE wage and benefits, meal allowance, paid lodging.

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EMPLOYMENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The North Dakota Newspaper Association is accepting applications for the position of Executive Director. Candidates must embrace challenges, progress, teamwork and change. Newspaper/ journalism background preferred.

Responsibilities include overall association management, member contact and development, legislative/lobbying work, management of newspaper content sharing and advertising placement programs, personnel management for a staff of 5, and working with a board of directors/member committee structure. Competitive salary and benefits package. Application deadline is Jan. 31, 2020. Anticipated start date is May, 2020. Send letter, resume and salary requirements to: NDNA Search Committee, 1435 Interstate Loop, Bismarck, ND 58503, or newsmonitor@wahpetondailynews. com. (MCAN)

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, January 13, 2020

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Crawford Transport, Inc in Lamont Iowa is looking for Company Drivers who have a Class A CDL, 2 years experience, and are willing to work.

Flatbed/Stepdeck. We offer 100% paid health insurance, IRA with company match, Percentage pay equaling .50 CPM or more, paid vacation, weekly home time. Call 800-426-0360 (MCN)

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Are you energetic, compassionate and dedicated to working with children?

Applications are being accepted for qualified individuals both fullpart-time & substitute positions.

Full-time positions are benefit qualified.

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Fillmore Central Schools is seeking individuals for the following positions:

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The Fillmore County Journal is looking for a

FREELANCE WRITER If you have good writing skills and an interest in people, please contact us!

Starting pay of $60 per story, with future increases possible.

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

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Knights News Knights of the Round Table delivered 607 pounds of food to the local food shelf, all of which was collected during our Kingsland Elementary School food drive.

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JUNIOR HIGH ACTIVITY NIGHT Thanks to the Student Council for hosting this event!

ONE ACT PLAY - “100 LIES”

The One Act Crew has been preparing for competition. The actors were even off book before break!

Sub-sections will be held on January 25th at Rushford-Peterson Schools.

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JOURNAL “Where Fillmore County News Comes First”

JACKIE W H I TA C R E 2019 TEACHER OF THE YEAR

WHO WILL BE RECOGNIZED AS THE

2020 TEACHER OF THE YEAR? Teachers have a very challenging and important job, shaping the minds of our future generations. Teacher Appreciation Day is May 5, 2020, and our team at the Fillmore County Journal will be working with all of the school districts in Fillmore County to recognize all teachers for their service.

The Fillmore County Journal will be recognizing one special educator in Fillmore County who has gone above and beyond the call of duty, engaged students with innovative teaching methods, and helped students achieve a high level of academic success.

To nominate a teacher, please fill out the for m below. All nominations are due at the Fillmore County Jour nal office, 136 St. Anthony Street S, P.O. Box 496, Preston, Minn. 55965 by noon on Tuesday, April 14, 2020. Please be sure to include as many details as possible with your nomination, and feel free to include additional documents if you need more space to express support for your nominee. Call 507-765-2151 with questions regarding nominations.

The Teacher of the Year will be recognized in the May 4, 2020 issue of the Fillmore County Journal, following an award presentation sponsored by Drury's Furniture Store, Har mony Foods, Preston Foods, Rushford Foods, and Ody’s Country Meats & Catering.

T E A C H E R O F T H E Y E A R N O M I N AT I O N F O R M Te a c h e r ' s N a m e :

Grade/Subject:

School:

Address:

I believe this teacher deserves the Fillmore County Journal Teacher of the Year award for the following reasons:

This teacher made a difference in (my child's/a student's/my own) life in the following way(s):

Yo u r N a m e :

Address:

Yo u r P h o n e :

Your E-mail:

Relationship to Nominee:

parent of student

for mer student

student

principal

colleague

All nominations are due at the Fillmore County Journal of fice 136 St. Anthony Street S, P.O. Box 496, Preston, Minn. 55965 by noon Tuesday, April 14, 2020. **NOMIN EES M UST B E C UR R EN T LY T EA C HI N G I N F I L L M OR E CO U N T Y* *

2020 T EA C HER OF T HE YEAR IS SUPPOR TED B Y THE FOL L OWI N G L OCA L BU S IN E S S E S :