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Chronic Wasting Disease in SE Minnesota
Wykoff to test for water leaks throughout town BY R ICH WICKS rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com
The Wykoff City Council held a regular meeting on September 9. All council members were in attendance (Lyle Morey, Richard Gleason, Mayor Al Williams, City Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett and Mary Tjepkes). Kingsland School Board Chair Jackie Horsman addressed the coun-
cil, stating, “As you probably heard, Kingsland is putting up an operating referendum in November, and I just wanted to give you some factual information.” She handed each council member a “Fact Sheet” about the referendum, and added, “Operating levies are strictly for learning, they’re not for buildings… We’re asking See WATER LEAKS Page 5 ➤
Chamber, Historical Society opposed to moving Harmony Visitor Center BY H ANNAH WINGERT hannah@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Dr. Peter A. Larsen discusses the spread of CWD. BY R ICH WICKS rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com
The Eagle Bluff Learning Center in rural Lanesboro hosted an educational talk September 8, on the topic of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). The speaker, Peter A. Larsen, PhD, works at the University of Minnesota’s Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine. Currently, he leads a CWD diagnostic development team. Having grown up in South Dakota, Dr. Larsen knows how prevalent and important deer are in the Midwest. “We have been connected with deer for centuries upon centuries upon centuries,” he stated, “And we can’t lose sight of that when thinking about CWD.”
Dr. Larsen explained that CWD is a progressive and fatal neurodegenerative disease of cervids (deer, mule deer, moose, caribou, and elk). He stressed that it is not caused by a virus or bacteria, but instead is due to “misfolded prion protein.” Prion proteins are found in all mammals, and they help with normal cellular function. As a visual aid, Dr. Larsen used a plastic “Slinky” toy to show how a normal prion is shaped. He then explained that CWD results when prions adopt a misfolded shape, which he demonstrated by twisting the Slinky back upon itself. He also pointed out that CWD is not “zombie deer disease,” meaning the woods will not be filled with aggressive monster deer. When a deer ingests CWD
Photo by Rich Wicks misfolded prions, they cause other normal prions within the deer’s body to misfold, and the process snowballs. The deer’s natural defense against this is to bring the CWD prions together in the lymph glands, where the body attempts to neutralize them. But the prions are incredibly tough, and gradually spread to the spinal cord and brain, eventually killing the animal. Deer in the late stages of CWD are very thin, and may exhibit increased thirst and urination. The entire process may take around two years, which means that a deer that has recently been infected with CWD may not have enough CWD prions to be detected with current technolSee CWD Page 9 ➤
The public forum at the September 10 Harmony City Council meeting was well attended by members of the Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce, the Harmony Area Historical Society, and the community who were concerned about a discussion that took place during the August meeting. At that time, Council member Tony Webber suggested that the council visit the possibility of selling the visitor center building and moving it to the community center to save money. The first to speak was Janee Kale who pointed out that moving the visitor center would encourage tourists to bypass the downtown area and cut down on the traffic there. “So we’re going to lose some contact with those people,” she noted. Terri Murphy contacted a representative from Explore Minnesota about the matter.
“She stressed keeping the location easy to access,” Murphy said. “Money spent on our local economy will turn over seven times in our community.” Mayor Steve Donney asked all those who were opposed to moving the visitor center to raise their hand. Everyone in attendance did so. “I think that’s nice for the council members to see,” he noted. Harmony Chamber Director Becky Hoff spoke about the value of the visitor center in its current location. The center is visited by anywhere between 7,194 to 8,551 people a year, and its visibility is crucial for attracting traffic and directing visitors to businesses and attractions around town. “We help them find those services. We help them find those businesses. We help them spend their money for lack of a better way of saying it,” she said. “There are a lot of people here with me today, and I think they agree.” See VISITOR CENTER Page 9 ➤
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C OMMENTARY Once more, with feeling By Eric Leitzen Hokah, MN Okay, chuckleheads. I’m only going to explain this once. Responding to an article that asks why you’re angry in the title by posting a n g r y comments on the p a p e r’s w e b p a g e Eric Leitzen e x a c t l y proves my point. I was giving you an out in the last article; I specifically pushed buttons so that you could say “oh, he’s just trying to make me angry, so responding to it would only make me look the fool. I will not give him the satisfaction.” But instead you decided to answer the question “why are you so angry” by shouting “I’ll show YOU how NOT ANGRY I AM!” And I just don’t know where to go after that. I really didn’t expect to win that easily; is this really the best conservatism can offer these days? Easily debunkable, wildly contradictory prepackaged talking points that not only disprove each other, but sometimes even disprove themselves? There used to be a time, not so long ago, where people on the right weren’t this easy to defeat. Do they still exist, or is an Eisenhower Republican the same as a mainline Democrat these days? And if the leadership of the two main parties (who essentially Editorial Cartoon
have the run of the place due to the way our system is set up) are pretty darn close in ideas, and those ideas are almost always some variation of “let’s give the rich more tax breaks and surely they will save us,” where are the other 98% of folks in this country supposed to turn to find someone who actually represents them? This current situation isn’t really surprising. Every investor will tell you it’s silly to put all your eggs in one basket, so as soon as politics opened up to the big money you saw them diversify their portfolio and, in less than 40 years, you’ve got this mess where the two major parties argue about what color ribbon they should put on the gift they give Bezos while the rest of us struggle to make ends meet. Elements of both parties love the rich while pretending to support the “middle class” (a made-up term that can cover folks making anywhere from 50,000 a year to 150,000 depending on how you define it) and we wind up fighting each other for three crumbs, desperate to find a way to prove that we’re “better” than that guy over there who only has two crumbs. Luckily, Minnesota has a long history of telling “conventional political wisdom” to take a hike: Mondale, Ventura, Olson, Anderson, and consistently sending some progressive people to state and federal office via the DemocraticFarmer-Labor party, a group formed through a fusion of
the almost invisible Minnesota Democrats with the massively popular Farmer-Labor party in 1944. We even used to have some decent Republicans back in the day, although today I see lots of sons of rich men and grandstanding chumps who seem not to care how much district folks suffer as long as their name is on enough bills. But I’m not going to pretend like anyone’s perfect... it’s just that it’s becoming pretty darn clear that “The Forgotten Men” talked about in 2016 are becoming pretty darn forgotten ever since. I get it. It’s no fun admitting you were wrong. But once you start, you find that it’s actually pretty relaxing. Heck, I supported Biden back in ‘08, so I know a thing or two about eating crow these days, but trust me, it all gets better once you stop worrying about being “right” and start asking yourself what can be done to help your family and your neighbors. Who really benefits from property taxes going down? Not someone renting. Who really benefits from Social Security Income taxes going down? Not people on Social Security. Who benefits from using the phrase “middle class” over “working class”? People that really don’t want all the workers to realize they outnumber the bosses... and that the bosses have had their fingers in the cookie jar for 40 years. Come on over and let’s work together to make things better for everyone, not scream at strangers about how good things are for you personally because, in the end, it doesn’t even matter.
One Moment, Please... A population crisis
By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com Back in January 2009, over 10 years ago, when my wife and I moved our family to this beauti- Jason Sethre ful area, it was undoubtedly a buyer’s real estate market. The Financial Crisis had left behind a trail of foreclosed properties in all of the cities we were considering establishing roots, such as Fountain, Harmony, Lanesboro, or Preston. After a five month search, we decided to drop anchor in little Switzerland, otherwise known as Fountain, Minn. I call it little Switzerland because while it is in the Fillmore Central School District along with Harmony and Preston, it seems to be neutral territory for open enrollment from three bordering school districts. But, I digress. Fast forward to 2019, and the real estate scene looks quite different. With Destination Medical Center reeling money in left and right, Rochester, Minn., seems to be poised for growth at exponential levels. Real estate values are booming. The DMC even seems to position our region to be insulated from any future financial crises. However, the DMC seems to be primarily benefiting the Rochester market, excluding the peripheral communities. Believe it or not, there are career-mobile transplants residing in the Rochester area who don’t even realize that communities like Byron, Chatfield, Stewartville, Dover, Eyota, and Pine Island are cities included in their county. They live in a bubble called Rochester, which they feel is a county in itself. They work there, live there, shop there, and never leave there. Why is this important for our small towns? We need to work more diligently to sell our communities as the best place to live and raise a family. Yes, I said “sell.” We need to sell our communities to those who don’t realize what they are missing out on. A few weeks ago, I presented a commentary titled “When a school dies,” which eluded to the demise of a community. It wasn’t just about a school dying in the arms of a community. The story Ayrshire, Iowa.,
related to the symbiotic relationship between the population and a school district. If the population declines, a school district struggles with the loss of funding. Fewer kids in a school district makes it more difficult to garner taxpayer support for referendums. And, as I indicated in that commentary, “Fillmore County’s population hit over 28,000 in 1900, and has been on the decline ever since. We currently hover around 21,000 people.” If we don’t have a plan for success, we might as well plan for failure. If we want our schools to grow we need to increase our population; especially with respect to young families. That’s a nobrainer, right? But, to increase our population we need two things: 1) We need to sell the product of a great community, and 2) We need to make sure we have enough inventory to satisfy the demand. We have a low crime rate. We haven’t had a murder in Fillmore County since 2002. We have a great education system, which I will elaborate on in a future commentary. We have affordable housing relative to the regional marketplace. We have easily accessible hiking, biking, fishing, and kayaking at every turn. Heck, I see eagles and deer on my way to work on a pretty regular basis! What’s not to love? The good news is that plans are in the works. On September 20, 2019, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Preston EDA and Preston Area Chamber of Commerce are coordinating the Preston Housing Summit at the F & M Community Bank in their Community Room. The goal of this event is to discuss how the community of Preston, Minn., can increase housing availability by 160 new homes and apartments by 2030. If we want to grow our schools, we need to grow our population. An event like this is a great starting point, and hopefully it will become a launchpad to a future full of anticipated growth. If it’s not a county-wide initiative, I think it should be. And, I think this would be a great initiative for our county commissioners. If you’d like to attend the Preston Housing Summit, here’s a link where you can get more information and register: prestonmn.org. There’s no charge to attend, but seating is limited and registration is required.
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C OMMENTARY Healthcare in America: Is “Medicare For All” a good solution? By Jeff Erding Wykoff, MN On the occasion of the next Democratic debate, candidates will likely lay out their vision for healthcare. (This is actually a m i s n o m e r, since the discussion Jeff Erding has nothing to do with actual “care” and refers to “Insurance.”) Most candidates will support a single payer system that puts government in control. Is this a good idea? Let’s take a factual look. to cost about 32 trillion annually. Paying for it would require more then a two fold increase of all federal income taxes on both businesses and individuals. would decide what procedures you are eligible for and when you could get them. would decide how much a given procedure would cost, dictating remuneration to doctors and hospitals. no incentive to be frugal or proactive. This is not a pretty picture folks. But there is a better way, according to Professor Sean Flynn of Scripps College. Following is a synopsis of a system he wrote it looks pretty promising to me! Professor Flynn informs us of Annual Fountain Lutheran Congregational
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that based on the most current home values available, the referendum would cost the average
study in Indiana found that: likely to go to the ER. prescriptions, resulting in an medical spending preventive care, improved health outcomes. Now let’s look at “ Medicare
participant health. this innovative system, Singapore
to the “Single Payer” countries? with better outcomes than all of the above. With all the savings, Indonesia pays for indigent care. Like election integrity, healthcare should not be a intrusion in healthcare can and should be kept to a minimum. Contact your legislators and tell them to give competition, free enterprise, and common sense a vigorously resist budget busting, unfair, inefficient “ Medicare for Jeff
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per month. She explained that state funding does not include an inflationary adjustment, so the previous levy has left pupil funded school district in the area. Rick Whitney (Peopleservices) updated the council on operations at the Wastewasmoke testing (to find leaks) could be done at a total cost of
by the sponsor of the policy, the sponsor being the individual or the employer. The unused to the participant to use as they see fit. This gives participants reason to be frugal and keep costs down.
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if the city prefers to only smoke test certain previously-known problem areas. The most recent overall smoke testing was done new leaks have developed since then. Whitney and Mayor Williams voiced an agreement that it makes more sense to test the entire town, and the council voted in favor of that. The council also formally approved fee paid to Peopleservices. Fire Chief Wade Baker addressed the council regarding that the department’s hydraulic “Jaws of Life” tool is in need of about the advantages of buying a new battery-powered Jaws of Life tool. The new units have much greater cutting power, and the battery life is enough to only disadvantage is that a battery-powered tool would not be usable underwater, so most fire departments that upgrade also keep their old hydraulic tool as a back-up. The council voted to council also approved a liquor license for the fire department, as part of the Fall Fest Dance. Baker also said the department’s washer should be replaced, as it is continuing to have breakdowns, and it takes a long time to get a large number of garments washed. Because the recommendation is for the crew’s garments to be washed after every use, Baker said a new and larger washer would
which would cut the city’s cost in half. The council asked him to look into this, and report back to the council. Joe O’Connell spoke with the council about his price quote for requested improvements in the drainage in an area around Bartlett and North includes installation of catch basins and cement work, as well age pipe. The council took no immediate action, but will see if the improvements can fit into the city’s budget during upcoming budgetary meetings. The council also discussed putting a barrier around the hydrant at the end of Fourth Street. Mayor Williams said, “That hydrant gets snow on it so bad every year, that after a snowstorm, you don’t even know temporary barrier for use only during the winter months. The council voted to approve this. The council set a preliminary budget meeting for September budget meeting (with Mike that the recent Clean Up Day went well, adding, “It was a what it was for.” The meeting council’s next regular meeting
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OBITUARIES Sheri “Punky” Crews Sheri “Punky” Crews, age 71, of Spring Valley, Minn., died September 5, 2019, at Mayo Clinic — St. Marys Campus in Rochester, Minn. Sheri Kae Grummons was born in Spring Valley on October 11, 1947, to Elik and Mildred (Lenz) Grummons. On November 19, 1966, Punky married Gary Crews in Maple View, Minn. Sheri owned and operated the Spring Valley trailer court and worked at the Spring Valley Care Center for many years. She was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church where she was baptized and enjoyed playing cards with friends. She is survived by her step-children Corriena Crews of Spring Valley, Donna Culmone of Florida, and Kim Crews of North Carolina; cousin David (Wanda) McHan of Spring Valley, who she thought of as a son; David’s children James (Lisa) McHan of Spring Valley, Elizabeth McHan of Wykoff, Brittany McHan of Spring Valley, and David D. McHan of Spring Valley; sister Judy (Bob) Techam of Shakopee, Minn., cousin Joyce Sackett of Spring Valley, several step-grandchildren, brothers-in-law Robert (VaLinda) Crews, Darrell (Jean) Crews, and Ramon (Sue) Crews; sisters-in-law Audrey Tindal, Marlys Staffon, Charlene Kruger, Betty (Bill) Hanson, Dawn Taylor, Renee (Jeff) Janney, Tracey Crews, and Sandy Ulwelling. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gary, brothers-in-law Samuel Tindal, Harold Kruger, David Staffon, Roger Crews, and Jim Crews. Services will be Sunday, September 22, 2019, at 1 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, with Pastor Betsy Dartt officiating. Condolences may be left at Hindtfuneralhomes.com. Monsignor Francis A. Galles Monsignor Francis A. Galles went home to his heavenly Father at the age of 92, on September 7, 2019, at Monsignor Tr a d i t i o n s Francis A. of Preston. Galles
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Francis A. Galles was born in Iona, Minn., on March 8, 1927, to Charles and Virginia (Boltz) Galles. There were 10 children in the Galles family: Leona, Lawrence, Eugene, Charles, Lester, Sylvester, Clara, Gerald, Francis, and Rose Virginia. At the age of 18, Francis left home to study for the priesthood at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. From there, he studied at the Catholic University in Washington, D.C. and the Gregorian University in Rome. On December 20, 1952, he was ordained to the priesthood at the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome. He served as Parochial Vicar at St. John Nepomucene in Winona and St. Pius X in Rochester. As pastor, he served at St. Francis Xavier, Windom; St. Augustine, Jeffers; St. Columban, Preston; St. Lawrence, Fountain; and St. Patrick, Lanesboro. Other assignments include assistant editor of The Courier, spiritual director for Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Winona and the North American College in Rome, advocate and notary for the tribunal, chaplain for the Sisters of St. Francis Motherhouse in Rochester, parochial administrator for St. Columban, Preston; St. Lawrence O’Toole, Fountain; St. Ann, Slayton; St. Mary, Lake Wilson; St. Ignatius, Spring Valley; St. Finbarr, Grand Meadow; and St. Patrick, LeRoy. In 1962 he was named Papal Chamberlain by Pope John XXIII and in 1968 he was named Domestic Prelate. On July 1, 1997, Monsignor Galles joined the rank of senior priests of the Diocese. After retiring in 1998, he bought a home just down the street from St. Columban’s in Preston which he named ‘The Hermitage.’ He continued to offer weekday Masses at St. Columban’s, and also substituted at many other parishes in the Diocese. In December of 2015 he moved into Traditions, an assisted living community. He stayed active in many local organizations such as the Knights of Columbus, Arts Council, and the Historical Society. He also loved going to and supporting the Commonweal Theater in Lanesboro. At the age of 92 he retired from offering weekday Masses after it got difficult for him to drive in the snow and ice. Parishioners who have known and loved him for many years will miss his wonderful stories and words of wisdom. In 1977 after attending a
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30-day retreat, he was inspired to write his autobiography. He had been keeping journals and appointment books since the age of 22, in which he kept a record of people he met and places he had traveled to. In 2017, he published his book entitled, The Last of My Many Friendships. Monsignor Galles was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass was offered at St. Columban Church, Preston on Wednesday, September 11, at 10:30 a.m. by the Most Reverend John Quinn, Bishop. Visitation was held Tuesday, September 10, from 5-8 p.m., with a rosary at 7:30 p.m. at Hindt Hudek Funeral Home in Preston. At a future date he will be interred in the Galles family plot at St. Columba Cemetery, Iona, Minn. Condolences may be left at Hindtfuneralhomes.com. Betty H. James Betty H. James, 96, of Houston, died Friday, September 6, 2019, at Valley View Hea lthcare & Rehab in Betty H. James Houston. Betty was born on October 23, 1922, in Hesper, Iowa, to Harry and Clara (Sanden) Welper. She grew up in the Hesper/Mabel area and graduated from the Mabel High School in 1941. She married C. Belmont Humphrey on February 9, 1942, in Port Townsend, Wash. He passed away on September 11, 1966. She married Vernon James in October, 1968. He passed away on January 17, 1996. She was baptized and confirmed at Hesper Lutheran Church. She was a member of Cross of Christ Lutheran Church and the WELCA. She was a charter member of the Mabel VFW Ladies Auxiliary and also a member of The Sons of Norway, La Crosse Chapter. Betty is survived by her daughter, Beverly Gustavson (Gary West) of Rochester; three grandchildren: Scott (Kelly) Gustavson of Maple Lake, Betsy Frye of Eagle Lake, and Kraig Gustavson of Rochester; nine greatgrandchildren: Joshua, Courtney, Connor, Matthew, Kristen, Macy, Travis, Ashley, and Caden; and
two great-great-grandchildren, Taylor and Issac. Funeral services were held Friday, September 13, 2019, at 11 a.m. at the Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Houston, Minn., with Rev. Linda McPeak officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial took place in the Hesper Lutheran Cemetery. Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel is assisting the family with arrangements.
ing them on to victory. When diagnosed with cancer in 2018, she remained dedicated in her work and in her will to fight her illness. She remained a brave, iron-willed woman, even throughout her final months. Karen married her partner of 28 years, Cris Kellas, on Friday, December 21, 2018. They had an amazing relationship throughout the years, experiencing many adventures hand in hand. Karen requested to be cremated. Her ashes will be split three Karen Lynn Lowers ways. Ashes will be given to the After a Mississippi River, brought to the prot r a c te d Little Spirit Tree in Grand Porbattle with tage, and the remaining ashes are c a nc er, to be spread in Rushford on the Karen Lynn property of Donna Buckbee, a Lowers died lifelong friend. on SeptemA celebration of life will be ber 2, 2019, held at a date yet to be deterin Rochester, Karen Lynn mined. at home surThe family would especially Lowers rounded by like to thank Gina and Geoff beloved friends and family. She Schultz, Nora and Phil Olson, leaves behind her wife, Cris Kel- Julee and Jeff Mead, Cathy las; her sons, Anthony (Heidi) Miner and many others for Byrne and Benjamin (Jen- standing with Karen throughnifer) Byrne; her father, James out the final days and for being (Ruth) Lowers; mother Donna excellent friends to Karen. (Richard) Benson; her stepsister, Teresa; and her grandchildren: Ellis Ruesink Fianna, Alexis, Shelby, Gabriella, Ellis A. Greyson and Jack. She was pre- R u e s i n k , ceded in death by her stepbrother age 80, of David, and her grandparents H a r m o n y , Arnold and Minerva Thompson. Minn., died Karen was born on July 18, T u e s d a y , 1961, in La Crosse, Wis. She S e pt e m b e r grew up in Mabel. In college, she 10, 2019, at studied nursing at Winona State H a r m o n y University as well as Rochester Care Center. Ellis Ruesink Community and Technical ColEllis Arlo Ruesink was born lege. Karen graduated as an RN, July 15, 1939, to Harold and quickly securing employment at Pearl (Gysbers) Ruesink in PresMayo Clinic in Rochester. She ton, Minn. He graduated from served at Domitilla 4D for many Wykoff High School in 1957 and years and most recently served continued his education in La at the Saint Marys Emergency Crosse, Wis., earning two assoRoom Department. ciates degrees. On May 1, 1965, Karen was known to her peers he was united in marriage with to be a source of strength dur- Beverly Zitzow at St. Matthew ing the trials of nursing school, Lutheran Church in St. Charles, as well as during the inherent Minn. Ellis worked in security at challenges present as an RN. Her Mayo Clinic for 36 years. Followunique and contagious laugh was ing his retirement, he volunteered also known to be an encourage- at the clinic for 10 more years. ment to all who heard it. As a Ellis had a great love for animals, driven professional, Karen served especially his stallion Shiloh, and the patients of Mayo Clinic with his dog Rocky. He liked going compassion and devotion. She for drives, traveling, and playing had a great love for learning, canasta with family and friends. always willing to discuss the dif- Ellis also enjoyed spending time ficult points of culture and soci- with his grandchildren. Ellis ety. and Beverly were members of Karen was also a lifelong Min- Redeemer Lutheran Church in nesota Vikings fan, with any See OBITUARIES Page 8 ➤ given Sunday finding her cheer-
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Commonweal Theatre Company Presents Peter and The Starcatcher
Peter and the Starcatcher is showing at the Commonweal Theatre through October 26. Photo submitted
Peter and the Starcatcher is an exhilarating and rollicking adventure and it’s playing now through October 26th at the Commonweal Theatre in historic Lanesboro. Currently celebrating its 31st Season providing high quality professional live theatre to SE Minnesota, the Commonweal is pleased to announce the third of five mainstage productions for 2019. Reservations can be made by phoning the theatre box office at (800) 657-7025 or tickets may also be reserved and purchased online at www. CommonwealTheatre.org. Adapted by Rick Elice from the 2004 children’s novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, the play tells the story of how a nameless, angst-ridden orphan became the immortal Peter Pan. Told with plenty of humor and magical theatricality (more than 100 characters are portrayed), Peter and the Starcatcher creates a new history for the “Boy Who Would Not Grow Up.” At the production’s helm as director is Commonweal Executive Director Hal Cropp. “Peter and the Starcatcher is an amazing and witty homage to some of my favorite creative
experiences growing up,” says Cropp. “Pirates, desert islands, and magical treasures have stoked my imagination from my formative years and marrying them to a smart, sly telling of the beginnings of a mythical figure’s origin story, I believe, makes for a theatre experience that audiences of all ages will find wonderfully delightful.” Commonweal resident ensemble members in the cast include Lizzy Andretta, Ben Gorman, David Hennessey, Rachel Kuhnle, Josiah Laubenstein, Eric Lee, Philip Muehe, and Jeremy van Meter. Rounding out the cast are all three acting apprentice class members for the 2019-20 season. That group includes Matthew Donahue, Alicia Ehleringer, and Caroline Hawthorne. Lacey Szerlip serves as the production stage manager and along with Production Manager Thomas White leads the creative team consisting of designers Justin Hooper (set), Dietrich Poppen (lights), Annie Cady (costumes), Stela Burdt and Kelsey Heathcote (sound) and Brandt Roberts (props). Thanks to the generous support from F&M Community
Bank special weekday matinee performances are available for school groups at only $5 per person, which includes a set of enhancement notes, video materials, a pre-show classroom workshop, and a postperformance discussion with the actors. Funding for Commonweal Theatre’s programming is provided in part by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature, a grant from the McKnight Foundation, Mayo Clinic as well as private funders. All performances are at the Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Avenue North, in downtown Lanesboro. Ticket prices are $35 with discounts available for seniors, students, and groups of 10 or more. Employees and residents of Fillmore and Houston Counties are offered free admission to the Pay It Forward preview performance on Thursday, July 18. For ticket reservations or information about any Commonweal events or programs, call (800)657-7025 or (507)467-2525 or visit www. CommonwealTheatre.org.
growing concern of human transmission… We don’t want CWDpositive meat entering our food supply, because (then) you’re testing the hypothesis in real life... I don’t like the fearmongering… but I think that, to be smart about this, we can’t have people eating CWD-positive meat.” This is why the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommends that people avoid eating CWDpositive meat. He also pointed out that when an animal is tested for CWD, there is no such thing as a “negative” result. An animal is either classified as positive for CWD, or CWD is simply “not detected” in that sample. He said researchers continue to work on developing better testing, so that CWD can be detected earlier in the cycle. Because the prions are so resilient, stopping the spread of CWD is exceptionally hard. Dr. Larsen said that recent research has found that the prions can even seep into the soil (from feces or animal carcasses) and then be taken up into a growing plant, through its roots, and eventually expressed in the leaves of that plant, where it will be ingested by grazing animals. When discussing how to
combat CWD, Dr. Larsen said the geography of the issue makes an ecological approach unrealistic, adding, “But what we can do is we can try to develop ways to prevent individual deer, I hope it’s a vaccine, from allowing that prion to expand.” Dr. Larsen recommends, “If you see a sick deer, something that just doesn’t look right, just report it, just call the DNR.” He also said some practices, such as putting out salt blocks or food in order to enjoy watching deer in the backyard, are no longer a good idea, since this brings many deer together in a small area, which only speeds up the transmission of CWD. At the conclusion of Dr. Larsen’s talk, he fielded questions from the audience. One attendee mentioned an upcoming talk entitled “CWD in Bluff Country,” which will be given by Bryan Richards, the Emerging Disease Coordinator at the US Geological Survey National Wildlife Health Center. The talk is free and open to the public, at 7p.m. on September 19 at the Rushford-Peterson auditorium. It is sponsored by the Farm Bureau offices of Houston, Winona, and Fillmore Counties.
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report for 2020 street and utility improvements. City Engineer Brett Grabau presented the report to the council. The project was broken up into nine different project areas with the estimated project costs coming to a total of $1,932,560.83. The feasibility report was approved and a public hearing will be held to discuss assessments at the October council meeting. Jennifer Hengel from the Root River Trail Towns asked the city to cover the cost of routine maintenance for the Harmony BikeShare bicycles. The bill for servicing all six bikes came to a total of $384.95. “We could do a better job of letting people know about the bikes,” Roxanne Johnson noted, adding that not many business owners in Harmony know about them so can’t recommend them to tourists. “They’re a nice asset.” The council revisited the matter of purchasing flashing speed signs for Highway 52 as motorists enter Harmony from the north and the south. Illg recommended taking more time to investigate various options
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ogy. This is why lymph glands are the preferred body part of testing, since that is the first place that CWD prions show up in greater density. CWD was first discovered in Colorado in the 1960s. Since then, it has spread into 26 U.S. states (especially in the Rocky Mountains and the Midwest) and southern Canada. There have also been confirmed cases in Norway, Finland and South Korea. Some of this long-distance transmission has been attributed to elk farms or deer farms that have shipped in animals from the USA. There is no evidence that humans can be infected with CWD, but Dr. Larsen said CWD has been shown capable of infecting pigs and certain types of monkeys. He also said because the prions can be misfolded in many different ways, it’s possible that certain misfoldings may be more capable of infecting other species, and there simply hasn’t yet been enough testing and research to give a “green light” to humans eating meat from CWD-positive animals. Dr. Larsen added, “There’s
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Mayor Donney thanked everyone for their input. Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge was present to discuss the 2020 contract between the sheriff’s department and the City of Harmony. The contract automatically renews each year unless either of the parties decide not to do so. As the contract has been in place since 2000, Sheriff DeGeorge felt that it was an appropriate time to revisit it and start a conversation about updating it in 2021. He presented the council with the proposed 2020 department budget along with the monthly service report. “Thank you for the report,” Council member Steve Sagen said, noting that the council used to receive one each month, but hasn’t for the last couple of years. Sheriff DeGeorge assured him that since the reports are part of the city’s contract, the council will receive one at each of their meetings from now on. In June, the City of Harmony contracted with Stantec Engineering for a feasibility
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Nuisance properties still topic of discussion at Canton City Council meeting By Pailey Gordon At the September 11 Canton City Council meeting, nuisance properties were the topic of discussion. The council discussed multiple nuisance properties that have either been warned or cited. One of the main properties involved belongs to Danny Whalen, who did attend the meeting. Whalen will be appearing in court on October 8 to enter a plea for 2018 misdemeanor charges that are along the same property issues. City Clerk Brock Bergey told Whalen that the community had commented on how his effort to cleaning up for Canton Day Off was an improvement from before. Whalen said they can press new charges if he does not clean up the property, but the council did empathize that it will just become another cycle. There were a couple of other nuisance
properties, such as Torgerson, who has been cited; the Scrabeks, where there has still been no response; Popplewell, who is in charge of the old school; plus a few more that were noted during the meeting. Another meeting visitor, Dave Kimber, was looking to get a building permit. Kimber plans to build a garage that will be 40 by 60 feet and 12 feet tall. The garage will be set back and the same height as the surrounding houses. Another big topic of the night was the winter street parking policy. There will be a change to their parking on main street during the upcoming months. Canton will be taking in Mabel’s policy and using the same ideals. There will be alternate side parking, so plows are able to clean the roads easier, also for those who do not follow the alternate side parking will result in a
warning, then if not fixed there will be a ticket. There will be a public hearing for this policy on October 9 at 7 p.m., pushing back the city council meeting to start at 7:30. Other business in brief tained area for children and dogs, for the Bradfords was approved. tion from the fire department accepted by the council that will be donated to PERA.
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out that a motion was passed at the August meeting approving the purchase and suggested that the council hold off on ordering the signs until more information could be obtained about the grant. The matter was tabled until the October council meeting. A motion was passed approving the purchase of snow guards for the roof of the community
center at the lowest bid received. Installing the guards will protect the building’s gutters from snow sliding off the roof. A commercial rehab program was approved. Anyone interested in more information can contact Illg or EDA representative Chris Giesen. At their recent meeting, the Park Board continued their discussion about the playground
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before putting money into the signs. He’s currently researching a possible grant. In the meantime, he noted that the more County Sheriff’s Department place their portable speed sign on Highway 52. Council member Tony Webber pointed
little behind, vote to put in a 10% increase was passed. August police report; afterwards Bergey brought up an officer possibly coming to one of the upcoming meetings. Canton School Board, City of Mabel, and City of Canton joint meeting, with at least one repre-
sentative from the Canton City Council present, on September 18 at 6 p.m. at the Mabel-Canton media center. electricity added to the financial report. The new “welcome” sign, which will be up in a couple of weeks, is where this bill comes from. about the Mitson House and the repairs it will need. The wallpaper is peeling because of the humidity, there is water damage to the ceilings, and the biggest concern is the electrical (because of the age). the maintenance building’s furnace to the council’s attention. It makes noises while running and isn’t working at it’s best anymore. Carl Ernst said to get a price range and it will be discussed more. equipment for the community center. They are currently looking into different areas for funding. They also discussed the proposed splash pad. A fundraiser committee for the splash pad has been formed that meets monthly. The Harmony Library’s bin for clothing donations is being picked up every Wednesday as it’s full each week. “So peo-
to see the outcome of the court decision for the owner of ZZ Tap before suspending or revoking his liquor license. He has been charged with two felonies, and the council wants to see the court’s decision so it is clear on what they should do with the license. Silence” was also discussed. Canton’s name will be added to a list with other cities who recognized this association. to go over the noise ordinance. It was brought up that some people may be afraid to file a complaint because they feel their anonymity will be uncovered. Council expresses that people need to file complaints and will need police to step in and enforce. The next Canton City Council meeting is on October 9, at 7:30 p.m. ple are bringing their things there,” Council member Lynn Mensink said, adding that it’s a good fundraiser for the library. A resolution was passed certifying the proposed levy for the 2020 budget. The total comes increase from the 2019 levy. The next Harmony City Council meeting will be held on October 8 at 7 p.m.
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Headstone unearthed beneath driveway of body shop By Jason Sethre On Thursday, September 5, 2019, there was a discovery made in front of the Chatfield Body Shop. In Chatfield, Minn., the construction capital of Southeast Minnesota, the headstone of Almira Caw was found while crews were doing some dirt work to replace the driveway of the repair shop. Almira Caw’s headstone read “Almira, Wife of Joseph Caw, Born Feb. 23, 1831, Died Apr. 30, 1879.” Weighing roughly 200 pounds, nobody knew the history behind why this headstone was located beneath the driveway of the body shop. Keith Bradt and Bill Burk are owners of the Chatfield Body Shop. Keith was gone at the time of the discovery, so Bill was made aware of it by the construction crew. All construction in
that area came to a halt, and Bill had to work with state inspectors to come down from St. Paul to examine the situation. According to Burk, state inspectors had never encountered anything like this before. The inspectors told construction crews that they should discontinue digging any deeper below where the headstone was discovered, otherwise forensics would have to brought in and the entire project would be put on hold. Construction has resumed without disruption to the site of the headstone. At this time, Chatfield Body Shop owners Bradt and Burk are hoping Caw family members will hear about this story, and contact their shop. As they were looking for any piece of information relating to Almira Caw and this discovery, it
Monday, September 16, 2019 was suggested they visit the website www.findagrave.com. According to this website, “In 1848, Joseph Caw moved from Morgan County, Va., to Cass County, Ind., where he married to Elmyra (Almira) Murphy, first born daughter of John Murphy. They came to Minnesota in 1856 seeking land grants and in search of a more healthful, drier climate. They were among the pioneers settling about three miles southwest of the town where they built a log house in which they lived until 1862 when Mr. Caw erected a new residence on his farm. His wife died in 1879, leaving eight children (four boys and four girls). In 1882, he married Miss Sarah A. Woods. In 1900, he moved to Chatfield where he resided on Winona Street.” The website provides information about Joseph Caw, Almira’s husband, but nothing about her. If you have any further information relating to this story, please contact the Chatfield Body Shop at (507) 867-3063.
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TD, two conversions). He hit all six passes in the second half (4-4, 56 yards, TD, two conversions). Max Aug (2-94 receiving) and Karver (3-42, TD receiving) led the WRs. Masyn Remme caught both conversions and had an interception. Austin Koenigs was in on all three Chatfield sacks. Collectively, the defense held Williams in check (7-22, 49 yards, two INTs passing; 17-80 rushing). He had 318 yards and 3 TDs passing in last meeting. Chatfield improves to 1-0, 2-0. Jeff Johnson’s group are the only county-team left unblemished through two weeks.
Comeback Highlights Gopher VB’s Week
By Paul Trende He’s young. From a boys high school sports perspective, he’s oh, so young. At an age where most athletes are hop- THE TRENDE ing to start REPORT and excel on JV, he skipped a level. He’s e xc e l l i n g on the varsity level (without even playing much Paul Trende JV). He’s played two “big boy” games, amassing two one-hundred-yard efforts, five total TDs, and a pair of interceptions. And he looks the part, from a physicality and speed perspective. There is a long way to go for Chatfield’s Sam Backer. Youthful success sometimes doesn’t necessarily breed humility (and hopefully he winds up with a lot of both). But if the first two games of the 2019 season are merely any indicator of the future for Chatfield football’s
newest stand-out, oh wow. Versus #10 in AA D-E in week two of the football season, the sixthranked Gophers rode their frosh tailback offensively. The defense pitched a shutout, a feat considering the Eagles are quarterbacked by fifth-year starter Brady Williams. The first half was a dog fight. Chatfield’s first drive made the red zone, yielding zero points. Two three-and-outs followed. D-E had a pair of doubledigit play drives that yielded zero points. In the second quarter, junior QB Reid Johnson hit Max Aug on a 69-yard completion to the four yard-line. Backer TD and conversion runs made it 8-0 Gophers, the score at halftime. The second half was all Chatfield. Backer’s first “oh wow” run of the game resulted in a TD. Taking a carry off left tackle in the third quarter, the 5’10” 180-pounder sped into the D-E secondary only for Williams, a freak athlete in his own right, to come flying in for a tackle. The 6’8” 205-pound safety had already hammered a couple Gopher ball carriers to the ground. This collision sent
Williams to the ground, while Backer stayed up-right, then sped up to glide in for a 42-yard TD run making it 14-0. D-E subsequently fumbled. Backer ran for 18 yards. Johnson found Tate Karver for a 7-yard screen pass TD, Chatfield’s second score in a minute. The conversion made it suddenly 22-0. Early in the fourth, Backer authored his second ‘oh wow” run. Again going off left tackle, behind a kick-out block from brother Chance and down-blocks from large mammals Johnny Frank and Isaiah Froese, Backer bounced and went through a hole, turned on the jets, out-running a host of Eagles, for an 85-yard TD gallop. A year ago, D-E dealt Chatfield a 31-12 defeat. Getting revenge, the Gophers blanked their northern rival 30-0. Backer’s first 11 carries yielded 21 yards and a TD. His last three carries yielded 145 yards and 2 TDs. He went for 166 and 3 TDs plus added an interception. Ben Roline helped on the ground (7-41 rushing). Johnson had his second strong game at QB (8-13, 151 yards,
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Chatfield’s Kielan LaPlante (#2) battles R-P’s Alora Wilkemeyer at the net, while the latter’s hair obstructs Gopher Zayda Priebe (#9). The Gophers downed the Trojans 3-0 in the match. See “Comeback Highlights Gopher VB’s Week” for more. Photo by Paul Trende
Five. It was the win total last year for Chatfield volleyball. Four came by September 14. The Gophers then finished 1-17 (losing 39 of 45 sets). Ah, but every year is anew and this one’s looking better. Just eight matches in, Chatfield is up to four wins. Two came the week of Monday, September 2. At R-P, Taylor Salisbury’s girls ended a short four-game losing streak to the Trojans in a 3-0 sweep (2513, 25-18, 25-19). It wasn’t a big offensive night for either team. Gopher senior Kielan LaPlante (8 kills) was the only player with more than five kills. Mollie Henry had five. Peyton Berg (15 digs), Devann Clemens (6 assists, 15 digs), and Abi Hinckley (10 digs) keyed the defensive effort. Teagan Allen helped (8 assists, 6 digs, 24-24 serving). R-P was led by Elly Malone (14 digs), Kaylee Ruberg (14 digs), and Isabelle Kahoun (11 digs, 8 assists). The Gophers had 12 blocks to R-P’s one. Chatfield then executed a down 2-0 comeback win at home versus Southland. The Rebels took games one (25-22) and two (25-15) only for the Gophers to control
things thereafter, taking games three (25-12), four (25-11), and five (15-8) handily. LaPlante (10 kills), 6’0” MH Zayda Priebe (10 kills, 8 blks), Kennedie Schmaltz (9 kills), Paige Erickson (7 kills, 5 aces), and Henry (6 kills) all had five-plus spikes. Clemens (32 assists, 10 digs, 3 aces) was the sole setter in the last three sets. Berg (17 digs, 4 aces) and Abby Nosbisch (20-20 serving, 7 digs) did back row work. The Gophers had 16 aces to Southland’s five, 16 blocks to Southland’s five. Chatfield is 1-0, 4-4.
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Cross country runners stood out at a pair of Thursday events. LARP’s Luke O’Hare picked up where he left off in 2018. He repeated as ‘Crazy Buffalo’ meet champion, shaving 36 seconds off his time (17:03 to 16:27). Teammate Tyler Rislov took third, as LARP’s boys took third. They had seven guys finish top 21. At the Hayfield Invite, Chatfield’s girls took second, the boys third. Gophers Treyton Lanning, Brady Woltz, and Aletta Strande finished in fourth, fifth, and sixth places. Seven Lady Gophers finished top 25 (of 89). M-C volleyball (ranked #6) won two matches to improve to 5-0, 12-0. Kenidi McCabe had a triple-double versus Kingsland (10 kills, 11 digs, 23 assists), where M-C was 77-of-77 serving with 18 aces. Lauren Wyffels went 37-of-37 serving with 10 aces in wins over the Knights and SG. Kandace Sikkink had a triple-double (15 kills, 21 assists, 16 digs), though FC volleyball lost a five setter to John Marshall. The Rockets led 2-0 only for the Falcons to force a fifth game, won 16-14. Lanesboro volleyball went 3-3 on the week (including beating Red Wing at the Cotter See SPORTS Page 15 ➤
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Invite). Winners of just six last year, the Burros are now 3-2, 8-8. Wyatt and Ben Walters combined to score five TDs as Houston (1-1, 1-1) football beat Kingsland 48-22. R-P (0-0, 1-1) rode Athlete of the Week Triton Meldahl to a 39-18 win over B-A.
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R-P 39, Faribault B.A. 18 (RP: T. Meldahl 23-249, 2 TDs rushing; Kobe Lind 4-65, TD receiving, 59-yard TD run; Justin Ruberg 5-56, TD receiving; Malachi Bunke 10-15, 127 yards, 2 TDs passing; Hale Stensgard 35-yard INT return TD) FC 13, Goodhue 34 (FC: Zach Haugerud 9-24, 160 yards, 2 TDs, 3 INTs passing; Cory Brown 2-64, TD receiving; Carson Kiehne 3-62, TD receiving. Wildcats led 13-0. Falcons trailed 21-13 early in fourth quarter. FC: 0-0, 0-2) Houston 48, Kingsland 22 (H: W. Walters 11-111, 2 TDs rushing; B. Walters 13-77, 3 TDs rushing; Mikkel Schutte 4-5, 88 yards, TD passing; Alex Van Gundy 3-59, TD receiving. K: William Jahn 8-81, TD rushing, 2-9, 53 yards, TD, 2 INTs passing; Devin Carr 10-73 rushing; Reed Merkel 2-53, TD receiving; Ethan Imm rushing TD. Hurricanes scored five TDs and converted five conversions in first half to lead 40-0. Knights: 0-2, 0-2) Sleepy Eye St. Marys 40, #10 in 9-Man Lanesboro 6 (L: Jake Gathje 6-100 rushing; Nate
Betz 9-38, TD rushing; J.T. Rein 3-52 receiving. Burros trailed 14-6 at halftime. SESM outscored Lanesboro 20-0 in fourth quarter. Burros: 1-0, 1-1) M-C 14, Southland 38 (MC: Gavin Johnson 27-111 rushing; Dawson Wilder 14-90, TD rushing; Reid Crawford 7-69 rushing; Dawson Wangen 10-yard TD run. Cougars: 0-2, 0-2)
Volleyball (8/31 – 9/7)
Kingsland 0, #6 M-C 3 > 25-6, 25-10, 25-9 (MC: K. McCabe 10 kills, 11 digs, 23 assists, 4 aces; Payton Danielson 8 kills, 11 digs, 4 aces; Sarina Stortz 7 kills; Jordyn Newgard 5 kills, 6 digs; Emily Carolan 5 kills; L. Wyffels 9 digs, 12 assists, 23-23 serving, 7 aces. K: Audrey Webster 8 digs; Ellie Buchholtz 10 assists. Knights: 2-2, 2-8) SG 3, Lanesboro 0 > 16-25, 19-25, 18-25 (L: Malia Tessum 24 digs; Sydney Taylor 15 kills, 9 digs, 3 blks; Kaci Ruen 5 kills, 9 digs, 7 blks; Payton Benson 12 digs; Ella Cambern 18 assists) Rochester John Marshall 3, FC 2 > 18-25, 27-29, 25-22, 25-19, 14-16 (FC: K. Sikkink 15 kills, 21 assists, 16 digs; Ashlyn Simon 20 digs, 21-21 serving, 4 aces; Hadley Yoder 11 kills; Lauren Mensink 7 kills, 21 assists, 13 digs; K.J. Corson 13 digs; Maddie Krage 7 kills; Krista Jorgenson 7 kills) Houston 0, Lanesboro 3 > 25-22, 25-12, 25-20 (L: M. Tessum 19 digs; S. Taylor 9 kills, 13 digs, 5 aces, 3.5 blks; K. Ruen 8 kills, 9 digs, 7 blks; E. Cambern 21 assists, 9 digs, 16-16 serving,
4 aces; Jessie Schreiber 10 kills, 9 blks; P. Benson 7 digs) La Crescent 0, R-P 3 > 25-17, 25-20, 25-15 (RP: Kaleah Davis 14 kills; K. Ruberg 10 kills; E. Malone 15 digs; Alyvia Eide 16 digs; I. Kahoun 25 assists; Alora Wilkemeyer 5 kills. Trojans: 1-1, 4-6) #7 in A Caledonia 3, FC 0 > 16-25, 31-33, 21-25 (FC: K. Sikkink 11 kills, 13 assists, 7 digs; L. Mensink 8 kills, 14 assists, 16 digs; K.J. Corson 20 digs, 17-17 serving, 4 aces; H. Yoder 5 kills) #6 M-C 3, Spring Grove 0 > 25-18, 25-14, 25-12 (MC: P. Danielson 14 kills, 14 digs; K. McCabe 8 kills, 25 assists, 12 digs; E. Carolan 5 kills; L. Wyffels 6 assists, 8 digs, 14-14 serving, 3 aces; J. Newgard 9 digs) Winona-Cotter Invite (Lanesboro went 2-1 in pool, beating La Crescent (25-20, 25-10) and Red Wing (27-29, 25-22, 15-9), losing to Cotter (19-25, 14-25). They fell to L-A (13-25, 11-25) in the championship semis. Tourney leaders: S. Taylor (29 kills, 29 digs, 5 aces), K. Ruen (11 kills, 16 digs, 15 ½ blks), E. Cambern (54 assists), M. Tessum (41 digs), J. Schreiber (8 kills, 14 ½ blks), P. Benson (30 digs). Houston went 1-2 in pool play, beating Schaeffer (25-23, 13-25, 15-11), losing to Triton (17-25, 20-25) and L-A (9-25, 19-25) They then lost to Red Wing (18-25, 23-25). Hurricanes: 2-2, 4-11) Apple Valley “Aerie” Invite (FC beat Park (25-17, 25-21) and St. Francis (22-25, 25-18, 15-12) while losing to Mounds View (17-25, 21-25) and #4 in AA Concordia Academy (1725, 17-25). Tourney leaders: H. Yoder (22 kills, 7 aces), K.J. Corson (39 digs), K. Sikkink (17 kills, 36 assists, 24 digs), L. Mensink (20 kills, 33 assists, 24 digs), M. Krage (15 kills). Falcons: 0-1, 3-5) Rochester/Century Invite (Chatfield beat Albert Lea (2518, 25-14), losing to BP (25-22, 21-25, 13-25), Lake City (1525, 18-25), and Byron (20-25, 22-25). Tourney leaders: K. LaPlante (20 kills), D Clemens (40 assists), P. Berg (24 digs, 7 aces) T. Allen (25 assists), Z. Priebe (12 kills), M. Henry (11 kills), P. Erickson (17 blks), Abi Hinckley (26 digs), A. Nosbisch (24 digs). From Aug 31))
Cross Country (9/5)
Hayfield Invite (Chatfield’s girls (66) took second to WEM/JWP (40). Kingsland was incomplete. Z-M’s Natasha Sortland (18:45.4) beat PEMs Madilyn Simon (20:31.2) to win the girl’s race. Gophers A. Strande (21:55.9) and Tessa McMahon (22:28.1) finished 6th and 10th. Belle Carr, Abbi Gillespie, and Bea Martin took 16th, 18th, and 19th respectively. Katelyn Dornack and Kaylee Maker took 24th and 25th. Knight Susan Mettler
took 15th. Chatfield’s boys (82) took third behind PI (54) and PEM (56). Kingsland took 8th (of 10 complete). PEM’s Samson Hagen (17:38.1) beat PI’s Tanner Horton (18:14.1) to win the boys race. Gopher’s T. Lanning (18:43.7) and B. Woltz (18:57.5) took fourth and fifth (of 113 runners)) La Crescent “Crazy Buffalo” Invite (Lake City (39) beat La Crescent (44) and LARP (52) for boys’ title. R-P’s L. O’Hare was race champion (16:27) over LC’s
Reese Anderson (16:41). LARP’s T. Rislov (17:05) took third. Ricky Buchanon (14th), Mitchell Ledebuhr (15th), Andrew Hoiness (19th), Hunter Mart (20th) and Grady Hengel (21st) also finished top 25 (of 72). Lake City (24), LC (48), and Cotter (55) were the only three complete girls teams. Lake City’s Jacey Majerus (16:04) topped D-E’s Malia Nelson (16:45) for first. LARP’s Grace Buchanon and Hannah Linder took 17th and 20th)
Medical examiner 2018 review By Karen Reisner R. Ross Reichard, D.D., Southern Minnesota Regional Medical Examiner, presented 2018 data for Fillmore County at the September 10 county board meeting. Chairman Duane Bakke was absent. Reichard’s office serves eight counties in southeast Minnesota. He emphasized the importance of the medical examiner’s staff including investigators throughout the region. In 2018, 136 deaths were reported to his office from Fillmore County; 18 required a complete autopsy. One-hundred fourteen of those deaths were due to natural causes (40 cardiac, 25 cancer, 20 neurologic, and the rest due to other natural causes). Natural death numbers begin to increase in age groups over 45. The greatest number of natural deaths were in age groups over 75. Of the other 22 deaths that were not considered due to natural causes, 10 were due to falls, seven motor vehicle related, one firearm, one hanging, two involved poison/drugs, and one was categorized as other. Reichard reported that 65,000 deaths nationwide in 2018 were due to drug overdoses, which is now the leading cause of accidental death. Other business in brief bie Vickerman reviewed a draft preliminary budget and levy. At this point, it shows a budget increase of 5.1% for 2020. This includes two new staff positions. She suggested the staff position requested by the county recorder could be a half-time position. By consensus the board wants to get the increase below 4%. The board will approve a preliminary budget and levy on September 24.
Marty Walsh, EDA, presented the EDA budget which includes a 3% increase for CEDA and a request for $5,000 to begin building a fund to develop a new comprehensive plan. The county housing study is nearly complete. Vickerman said there will be a new line item for the comprehensive plan. Auditor/Treasurer Heidi Jones presented her department’s proposed budget, which includes funding for one new staff position. She insisted 40% of the staff she had when she was elected has been removed from her office. Two of those staff members now make up the staff of the finance department. date for the assessor position, was interviewed. She has her SAMA (senior accredited Minnesota assessor) certificate. Kristina Kohn, human resources, said she is completely qualified for the position; no additional training would be required. No action was taken this day. agreement with Law Enforcement Labor Services (LELS). A couple of changes or additions were discussed and the county approved the contract this day with the changes. It will go back to LELS for their approval. a Breastfeeding Peer Counselor effective October 1. One-hundred percent of her wages will be paid with grant funding; there is no additional cost to the county. setting the current market value for Municipal Solid Waste at $72.86 (the lowest price currently available in the area). Drew Hatzenbihler, solid waste, explained Minnesota statute requires we set market price each year. The county charges $80/ton.
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A GOODLY HERITAGE By Wenda Grabau Heritage is a big part of each person’s life. It is defined, in The World Book Dictionary, as “What is or may be handed on to a person from his ancestors, such as land, a trait, beliefs, or customs; inheritance:” Our inheritance does, indeed, include all of that. Our farm has existed for 163 years. We have spent but a short time in its history. We credit much of our situation to those who have gone before us. Sights, sounds and places on
the farm have influenced our lives and those of our family. My husband has been at work refurbishing one of those places. It is the farm lawn swing. It is a place there many of our friends who visit us enjoy a peaceful time soaking up the scene God has created – the verdant countyside, the brilliant sunset awash over the landscape. Nights as darkness settles on the earth, my family
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delights in the spectacle of twinkling fire flies flitting around the yard. The lawn swing is suspended by a free-standing frame. Two benches joined by a platform can hold up to six adults. The platform, pumped by the riders’ feet, sets the swing in motion. This particular lawn swing is unique – my husband built it with lumber made from trees he and his Dad felled. In addition, my husband’s father designed it. Yes, there is much for which to be grateful as we ponder the setting in which God has placed us. Many men and women have labored and lived here. They have left their marks. In their absence we can appreciate their participation in forming this place we call home. One such person is our children’s Grandpa. Grandpa’s Fingerprints Wenda Grabau © 2000 I see Grandpa’s fingerprints all around this farm, From the shelves lined with jars of home-canned food, To the blazing furnace that heats with wood. I see Grandpa’s fingerprints all around this farm. He grew up a young, sprite lad all around this farm Leaving notes for Ev’rett, Be’trice and Joe (On Ma’s cupboard screen where her pies would go, In fresh cement Pa had trow’led) all around this farm. With his share of work to do all around this farm, Our young Grandpa milked Holstein cows by hand, Husked corn from the field with love for this land. Yes, he left his fingerprints all around this farm. He could see God’s fingerprints all around this farm. Hay, corn and cattle on the rolling hills, And in the flower bed, Ma’s Daffodils. Grandpa lived his life for Christ all around this farm. Grandpa lived as a wise man all around this farm. He found a young maid that be loved dearly. They vowed faithfulness and love sincerely. New fingerprints enriched life all around this farm. The neat, red-painted buildings all around this farm, Green grass, manicured gardens, the wind mill, The cozy farmhouse and picket fence will Quicken fond mem’ries of life all around this farm. Gifts to show his love for us all around this farm; Cedar chest, writing desk,
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picnic table, The lawn swing built with heart and hand able. Dear Grandpa, sweet Grandpa, we miss you on this farm. You said, “God called me to work all around this farm.” Your godly values forged a healthy start For your offspring, the delights of your heart. Your fingerprints are not just all around this farm. *Dedicated to my father-inlaw, Norman William Grabau I, too, have a chance to leave my fingerprints on this place, at least in the hearts of my children. One of the fine memories we have in the summertime is making popsicles. They come in handy when we are doing hot work, like baling hay. I don’t recall where I got this recipe, but it is tops!
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Emerlee Pamela Williams Emerlee Pamela Williams was born Sunday, August 18, 2019, 9:15 a.m. at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse, Wis. She is the daughter of Jordan Williams and Courtney Johnson of Mabel, Minn. Grandparents are Jeff and Peggy Williams of Mabel, Minn., and Richard and Pam Johnson of Peterson, Minn. Great-grandmothers are Eunice Williams of Decorah, Iowa, and Ruth Knutson of Rushford, Minn.
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Florance and Sharon Worden y o u were a r e i n v married ited to September 25, 1969, at St. Paul Lutheran hur h hat el . Friends and Family are welcome to join them for a 60th Anniversary Open House on Saturday, September 21, 2019, from 2-4pm at hat el uthera Church, 304 Fillmore Street SE, hat el . o ifts lease.
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Wastewater treatment operator hired By Karen Reisner During the September 9 Chatfield City Council meeting, Steven Schlichter was hired to operate the Wastewater Treatment Plant effective September 23. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. Schlichter was one of four applicants that had been interviewed for the position. The council also approved an extension of the services of Steve Bushman, WHKS Engineering, through October 18 to assure a smooth transition. This will allow Schlichter to learn some from Bushman as to how the plant is operating. Brian Burkholder detailed areas that were damaged by June 26 storms in both Olmsted and Fillmore Counties. He requested authorization to pay 25% of the cost of repairs necessitated by the June flooding event. The cost of repairs in Olmsted County is $112,928 and in Fillmore County the cost of repairs is $14,249.48. The state will pay 75% of the total cost (both counties $127,177.48). Approval was given for the city to pay 25% of all the repair costs ($31,794.37). Approval was given to install a street light at the intersection of Vindmoll St. and Enterprise Dr. at a cost of about $3,500. Chris Giesen, EDA director, said the city had agreed to have basic private utilities (gas, electric, and telecom) installed at the city’s cost on the Enterprise Dr. lots. With the sale of the first lot, services will need to be installed. A quote from Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation in the amount of $24,704 was approved to install services for nine lots. Some of the funds from the sale of the first lot will be expended to pay for the utility installations. A resolution was adopted calling for a public hearing to consider a TIF district (tax increment financing) for more affordable type housing on 10 acres of land along Division St. NW and Mill Creek Rd. NW. Mike and Julie Solga, who have purchased the property, will call it the “Gjere Addition Project.” Assistance is needed for Division St. improvements. The EDA will have a joint meeting with the city council on October 28 when the public hearing is held. Other business in brief
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change. The city attorney was directed to draft the ordinance changes. A request from Derek and Elizabeth Fuglestad to combine their two parcels along Amco Dr. into one parcel was approved. Public Services committee to increase the speed limit on Burr Oak Ave., James St., and Margaret St. to 25 mph was tabled. Councilor John McBroom reported he had heard from several people on the proposed speed limit increase. Mayor Russ Smith added that he too had had several conversations on the subject. There will be more discussion on the subject before a decision is made.
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to Ricchio, Inc. in the amount of $45,306.35 was approved as recommended by staff. given for the construction of a salt storage shed. a brief update on the 2020 budget. The preliminary tax levy will be adopted at the September 23 meeting. The proposed budget now shows a tax levy increase of 8.1%. Actual
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New roof complete on Whalan Town Hall
The Whalan City Council reviews the Treasurer’s Report and Bills Due at the September 9 regularly scheduled council meeting. Photo by Barb Jeffers By Barb Jeffers a copy of the 2020 budget for said. As the Whalan City Council review. A 10% tax levy had The budget workshop has met on September 9, the council been suggested. The final tax been set for November 9, 2019, was pleased to announce that the levy will come out in Decem- at 9 a.m. new steel roof on the Whalan ber 2019, and the council will Tuftin reported on the issue of City Hall has been installed and make final decisions on the trees on city property. There are all work on the roof has been budget at the regularly sched- three trees on a city boulevard completed. uled December council meet- and and an additional tree in Present at the regularly sched- ing. The proposed tax levy of city limits the council feels may uled monthly council meet- 10% was approved. need to be removed. The trees ing were Mayor Marlys Tuftin, Tuftin suggested that the are to be assessed by Dave Norby City Clerk Lolly Melander and council schedule a budget of Norby Tree Service. These Council members Owen Lewis, workshop where the council trees will be removed if necesEverett Johnson, Kim Berekvam talks only about the budget. sary, as well as any others Norby and Tonya Cook. “That way we can have all our feels should be taken down. Following the pledge of alle- questions answered, it’s open to Cook reported on the new giance, the council got to work the public should anyone want town hall steel roof. There was on the agenda items. to come,” stated Tuftin. She no damage found under the Minutes from the August 12, asked the council members to shingles when the old roof was 2019, regularly scheduled city make a list of things that they removed. The council is very council meeting were read aloud have seen around the commu- happy with the new roof and by Melander and approved. nity that they think need to be how quickly Byler Construction Also approved were the trea- addressed in 2020. of Lanesboro got the work done. surer’s report and bills due as “Obviously, some of the Tuftin reported on the city listed, as well as the bills turned things will have to wait but we work list. The lights at the gazein at the meeting. have to be able to discuss it and bo have been fixed. There is a There were no comments from prioritize it and we don’t really cap missing from a fire hydrant. any council meeting visitors. have enough time to do that in The city has a cap which Randy Old Business our regularly scheduled meet- Berekvam will put on. Tuftin gave an update on ings,” added Tuftin. Tuftin reported on electric AcenTek retiring an electric “That way you can really get performance, and requested a pole. The power to the worksta- a feel by looking at this, where group be formed specifically tion hub needs to be cut. Once are our major expenses, how to monitor the electric perthe power to the pole has been should we budget for it, what formance and how the city is terminated a final bill will be kinds of things would you like doing. This includes any delinsent to AcenTek. to plan for in the next year and quent payments and what the Council members were given in the next five years,” Tuftin city is doing about it. The group was created and includes Tuftin, Cook, Berekvam and Melander. They will meet quarterly, beginning January 4, 2020. Critical access Tuftin also recommended that healthcare facility seeks the city have Star Energy do an RNs to fill assessment of the city’s electric performance to offer more inforbenefit eligible mation on what is appropriate positions in OB, and what the rates should be Med/Surg/CCU, based on several factors. Behavioral Health and New Business Emergency. There will be a city review by a Fillmore County Deputy with 12 hour rotating shifts • Every 3rd weekend/holiday • Competitive salary Melander riding along. Notices Leadership/Charge opportunities will berequired. sent out to property ownOB Charge $2,500 sign on bonus-previous labor/delivery/charge experience ers whose property is assessed as needing to be cleaned up. The next regularly scheduled Whalan City Council meeting will be held on October 14 at 7 Apply online: meekermemorial.org p.m. in the city hall. The public is encouraged to attend. Contact: Cindi at (3 20 ) 693 -4 521 or ctwardy@meekermemorial.org
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Fillmore County Police Reports Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Dillon Ray Bentley, 25, Ostrander, Minn.; 6/15/2019, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 6/15/2019, Careless Driving, Fine $100. 6/18/2019, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 6/18/2019, Owner Who is Not Driver Must Later Produce Proof of Insurance (If Required), Fine $200. Jorge Alberto BurgosNajera, 36, Richfield, Minn.; 7/27/2019, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Lorie Ann Crowson, 47, Rochester, Minn.; 7/25/2019, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Brent Scott Erickson, 26, Ostrander, Minn.; 6/15/2019, Driving Without Endorsement (Motorcycle), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Lucinda Marie Hansen, 19, Decorah, Iowa; 8/11/2019, Driving Left of Center, Fine
$50, Total Fees $140. Teresa Marie Smith, 63, Decorah, Iowa; 8/25/2019, Speeding (67/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Paige Kayleen Suchla, 28, Winona, Minn.; 6/14/2019, No Minnesota Driver’s License, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. 6/14/2019, Owner Who is Not Driver Must Later Produce Proof of Insurance (If Required), Fine $200. MN State Patrol - Rochester John S. Wieland, 61, Brimfield, Ill.; 8/15/2019, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Preston Police Department Joseph Alan Gathje, 18, Lanesboro, Minn.; 8/12/2019, Speeding (38/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Joshua Allen Pierce, 29, Preston, Minn.; 8/14/2019, Dog at Large, Fine $20, Total Fees $110. William Paul Young, 19, Crystal, Minn.; 8/24/2019, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.
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Spring Valley drone purchase approved By Rich Wicks The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on September 9. All members were in attendance (Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, John Dols, Mike Hadland and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). Two public hearings were held immediatey prior to the council meeting. The first hearing was regarding Spring Valley Senior Living’s request for the city to approve “conduit bonding” for their upcoming expansion project. The project will add two wings onto the facility, and a total of 52 beds (including a 12 bed memory care unit). No members of the general public spoke regarding the issue. Mike Bubany explained regarding conduit bonding that, in a similar fashion to how
cities take out bonds for large projects, “The rules do allow for certain non-profits to borrow money tax-exempt as well, but they must receive a sort of stamp of approval from a local unit of government… so basically the city of Spring Valley puts their stamp of approval on it, but you’re not liable for it in any way…it reflects on you in no way, it doesn’t effect your credit rating.” He added, “As I understand it, they (Spring Valley Senior Living) will be paying you a fee of $10,000” for allowing the conduit bonding to proceed. The council voted to approve the conduit bonding request. The second public hearing was on the proposed Dangerous Dog Ordinance. No members of the public addressed the council on the matter. Officer Jessy Betts (sheriff’s depart-
ment) was asked about the issue, and he said since the city currently uses the Minnesota Statute regarding dangerous dogs, there does not appear to be much advantage to creating a city ordinance on the subject. He also stated that if the city approves the proposed ordinance, it would essentially mean that the city council would serve as “judge” during any appeals regarding the ordinance. Officer Betts said that the council would then be dealing with “emotionally charged people” as they sought to prove their animal was not a problem. Officer Betts further explained that he discussed the matter with Lee Novotny, criminal prosecutor for the city, and that Novotny had said, “I’m not sure there’s a need for this ordinance… and
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it would create more work for the city.” The council voted unanimously not to adopt the ordinance. During the regular council meeting, the council returned to an issue that was discussed at the August 26 meeting. At time, a motion was made to allow the fire department to use fundraising funds and donations for the purchase of a drone. That motion had died for lack of a second. On September 9, Luan Ruesink stated, “I’m still a little bit on the fence over the drone purchase. But I do not feel that the council should be able to dictate how the fire department uses their funds that they themselves worked to earn or to get, as well as the gifted money or donation money that they’ve received.” Mike Hadland suggested that, going forward, the fire department put such funds into some type of account
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that would not require council approval prior to use. Deb Zimmer explained the rules regarding what types of accounts can be used. The council voted unanimously to approve the request to use the funds for a drone purchase. The council discussed a request from Bryan Owens, who wishes to remove (or cover with dirt) the sidewalk on his property. The council discussed the general expectation is that if a property owner removes sidewalk, it is to be replaced. The council voted to deny the Owens request. The council approved a price quote from Bargen Inc, for crack filling/street repairs. The council also voted to approve Pay Estimate #1 for $95,770 for the Industrial Park expansion project. The next regular meeting of the council will be Monday, September 23 at 6 p.m. As always, the public is welcome.
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appeared before District Court Judge Christa M. Daily. Sarzin is charged with two counts of Domestic Assault; Commits Act With Intent to Cause Fear and Intentionally Inflicts or Attempts to Inflict Bodily Harm. Each is a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, and/or both. On or about September 4, a Fillmore County deputy was dispatched to a residence in Spring Valley for a domestic disturbance. A victim allegedly testified that Sarazin assaulted (slapped, pushed to the ground, put in chokehold)
edly belligerent and uncooperative with officers, as a deputy had to draw a taser to arrest him. Sarazin has three prior qualified domestic violence-related offenses/convictions in the past ten years, to wit; 4th Degree Assault (Anoka County), Felony Violation of a No Contact Order (Kandiyohi County), and Misdemeanor Violation of a No Contact Order (Kandiyohi County).
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Preston Housing Summit “Paving the Way” to be held September 20 The City of Preston Economic Development Authority (EDA) and Preston Area Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce they will be holding their first ever Housing Summit at F&M Community Bank’s Community Room in downtown Preston. This one-day summit will bring together home builders, developers, investors, suppliers, realtors, lenders, area residents and local officials to learn how Preston is preparing to grow over the next decade – with a goal of building population and 160 new homes and apartments in the city by 2030. Attendees will learn about a newly uncovered demand for housing from the Destination Medical Center (DMC) halo
effect, a proposed state veterans home, an award-winning school system, recreational and tourism growth and jobs at new businesses. Preston is also seeing a demand from empty nesters, the “brain gain” from the 30- to 40year-old population and retirees returning to the area. To “pave the way” for home builders, city officials and leaders will present supportive policies including available utilities, zoning approvals, low permit fees, and buyer incentives. A local development map and concept plans will be unveiled for sites of all types of households – first time buyer, moveup, executive, empty-nester, retiree, work-from-home, commuter, special needs, renter and more.
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Lanesboro Area Community Foundation releases application for grants Deadline September 30, 2019 LANESBORO, MN, August 26, 2019 – The Lanesboro Area Community Foundation is now accepting grant applications for requests ranging from $250$1,000 from registered 501(c)3 non-profits or government agencies whose projects will enhance the lives of people who call Lanesboro home through education, supportive services, the arts, etc. Applications are available by calling Jim Haugen at (507) 467-2242 or ( 507) 273 - 0366 or emailing haugfour@gmail. com. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on September 30, 2019. About Lanesboro Area
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Katie Harstad of Preston, Minn., stands next to her brand new Grizzly 40 Cooler she won in a recent contest. On August 31, 2019, Visit Bluff Country Magazine conducted the fourth prize giveaway drawing of the summer, which was a brand new Grizzly 40 Cooler. As the magazine celebrates 34 years as the premier tourism publication of Historic Bluff Country (a.k.a. The Driftless Area), they will be conducting prize giveaways each month from May through September. Prizes include kayaks, a Grizzly cooler, and a Green Mountain Grill (with WiFi). Nikki van den Heever of Cresco, Iowa, won the first kayak drawing on May 31, 2019, Rebecca Wangen Kahn of Plainview, Minn., won the second kayak drawing on June 30, 2019, and Kara Noren of Ettrick, Wis., won the third kayak drawing on July 30, 2019. The final drawing of this contest will be for a brand new Green Mountain Grill ($599 value) on September 30, 2019. Please to go www.visitbluffcountry.com/thebest to enter this drawing. Photo submitted
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Knights News Picture Day for the high school will be Wednesday, September 18, 2019. Pictures will be taken in the morning, 8-10:00 AM. Grade levels will be notified by the office to report to the library for pictures. All students will have their picture taken, whether pictures are purchased or not. The pictures are used for our student management system. For seniors, it is used on your official transcript for identification.
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Elementary School picture day is Thursday, September 19, 8:00 AM until finished. Elementary vision and hearing Screenings are Tuesday, October 1 and Thursday, October 3, 8:00 AM until finished.
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Larry Gifford updates council on library happenings. Photo by Rich Wicks By Rich Wicks On September 11, the Mabel City Council held a regular city council meeting. All members in attendance included Adam Wilder Mayor Jim Westby, City Clerk Karen Larson, Gary Morken, Terry Torkelson, and Kirsten Wyffels. Larson explained that it appears the city needs to consider raising water and sewer rates, to cover the costs. She pointed out that rates had not been increased when the most recent upgrades and repairs were made to the
watermain, but she suggested setting a date for a public hearing, if the council wishes to consider a rate increase. Bob Mierau spoke on the issue, stating that since the city installed all new water meters, “We’re trying to be more accountable for the water, our pumpage versus what we bill, and last year… we basically pumped 15 million gallons and we sold 15 million gallons, so your accountability is really spot on.” The council set a public hearing on this topic for www.traditionspreston.com 1-507-765-3837 E.O.E
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October 9 at 7 p.m. (immediately prior to the regular city council meeting). The council discussed the proposed budget and levy. Larson reminded the council that when the preliminary levy is set, it can later be lowered, but never increased, so it’s wise to “aim a bit high” to allow for unexpected needs. She said the proposed preliminary budget shows a 7.13% increase overall. Council members asked how much of an increase the city usually sees in the actual (final) budget, and it was stated that the number is usually around 4% to 5%. The council approved the preliminary budget as proposed, and set the annual Truth in Taxation meeting for December 11 at 7 p.m. (immediately before the regular council meeting). Larry Gifford addressed the council regarding the public library. He handed out promotional bookmarks which celebrate “100 years of Reading” at the Mabel Library, and which show the library’s hours, as well as contact information. He said these bookmarks were handed out during the Steam Engine Days parade. He added, “This, I think, was the first time that the library had a float or entry in the parade, and we won first place!” He also pointed out that, “We’re beginning our Saturday story hour time on Saturday, September 28,” and mentioned a genealogy talk that will be given at the library on October 9 at 2 p.m., presented by Rick Krumm. The event is open to the public. Regarding the recent resignation of Bryce Lange as EDA Director, Mayor Westby said the EDA board feels there is not an immediate need to hire a new director. The board is willing and able to handle EDA needs as is, for now. The council was in agreement with this plan. Due to a conflict of interest, Mayor Westby excused himself from the room while the council discussed the possibility of purchasing a shed for the ambulance. The council felt the asking price of $40,000 is a bargain, and the fire department is willing to donate that amount, from their fundraising account, since the ambulance does not have such funds. It was mentioned that this would also benefit the fire department, since they would have more space for training. The council voted unanimously to move forward on the purchase. The city attorney will be consulted to help with title transfer and any other legal paperwork. The council discussed an upcoming joint meeting of the Mabel-Canton School Board, along city council members of Mabel and Canton. The meeting will be held on September 18 at 6 p.m., in the MabelCanton Media Center. Adam Wilder, Terry Torkelson, and
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. Karen Larson plan to attend to represent the city of Mabel. Because there will not be a quorum (majority) of the Mabel council present, it will not be considered an official city council meeting. Bob Mierau mentioned that he’s noticed a number of trees in town that appear to be suffering from Emerald Ash Borer infestation. He suggested the
city may want to look into that, and possibly give the applicable property owners a chance to remove the trees on their own, or to have the city do it, and then assess the cost back to the property owners. No action was taken at this time. The council’s next regular meeting will be October 9, at 7 p.m. at the community center. The public is welcome.
Harmony bloodmobile collects 36 units The blood drive held in Harmony on September 10, 2019, succeeded in collecting 36 units of blood. There were 49 donors that presented and one first-time participant. Congratulations to these six donors who reached the following milestones: Kay Himlie – 1 gallon; Philip K. Hoiness – 4 gallons; Randy Mohs – 12 gallons; Janell Randa – 6 gallons; Andrew Slabaugh – 2 gallons; Reuben Zook – 3 gallons. The bloodmobile is sponsored by the Harmony Ameri-
can Legion Auxiliary, and many of the volunteers are Auxiliary members. However, numerous volunteers from the community also help make our blood drives successful. Thank you to everyone for your continued support in this worthwhile effort. The next bloodmobile will be in Harmony on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, from 1-7 p.m. If you’d like to schedule an appointment, please call Marilyn Bratager at (507) 9373406 or schedule one online at www.redcrossblood.org.
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Peterson trudges through city issues By Kirsten Zoellner The Peterson Council buckled down on a number of recent issues at the Wednesday, September 11 meeting, as well as a handful of new concerns. Topics included ordinances and zoning, recent water concerns, budgets, and projects, including the newly approved road work. At the August meeting, the council unanimously approved putting a hold on replacing Park and River Street. The move came following review of four estimates, which had significant variations from type of work done to combinations of streets and areas. Mayor Tim Hallum cautioned the council that the city wasn’t financially set at the time to do any of the proposed work. Councilor Loren Rue echoed the mayor’s comments, suggesting the city wait on doing any work in 2019 and consult with engineers and do a water flow study to understand impacts. Then, last week, the council convened a special meeting to further discuss the matter. The basis of the discussion was a quote from Dunn Blacktop Company. Dunn Project Manager Fred Kruckow and City Engineer Scott Huenke, of WHKS, were on hand to clarify details. The proposed contract included a full reclamation of the streets, including grading of the base, at a cost of $85,729. Further clarifi-
cation of other bids indicated the Dunn quote was significantly less cost to the city. This brought concerns from Councilor Loren Rue at the September 11 meeting, including assessments for affected properties. “After our last meeting, the main thing I want to communicate is that we have an opportunity to make a decision on what kind of community that we’re gonna be. Are we going to be a community that picks and chooses who is assessed or assess everybody?” asked Rue. Referring to the 2015 County Road 25 project, Rue noted affected properties were assessed. The projects do differ significantly, however, as the county paid 100% for pavement, curb and gutter, and a portion of sidewalks in that project, while this project is strictly pavement and no property improvements of curb, gutter, or sidewalks. Zoning Commission member Carlin Symons also added that municipalities assess, as one source of revenue for projects of improvements happen, having proved the property is receiving certain improvements. “If policy or precedent are there, it should be considered,” said Symons. With work on the road scheduled to begin September 12, it was unclear how the process could occur and what percentage of the cost would be on the property owners, if assessments
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The secretary of the Preston Dairy & Farm Assn. gives notice that the annual meeting of the association will be held on Wednesday, the 25th day of September, 2019. Supper is at 7:00 p.m. and the meeting begins at 8:00 p.m. at the Preston Golf Course in Preston, MN for the purpose of electing two (2) directors and any other business that may properly come before the meeting. Guest speaker: Pete Solum, Poet Commodity Manager. Eric Scheevel, Secretary
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were to occur. While it was noted the city does set aside money for street work, Rue questioned when there would be sufficient funds through regular taxation. “I think you’re just trying to get blood out of the stone,” responded Councilor Dave Colbenson. “There’s only so much we can do. We have a water issue screaming at us, the water tank on hill… we have other issues to consider.” “If we can’t afford these other issues, we will have to consider raising taxes,” state Rue. While he made a motion to stop the scheduled work, discuss the matter with legal counsel, and review the assessment procedure in 2015, the motion died for lack of second. Another motion, to not delay the project and to move forward as planned was made and seconded. The council approved the decision with Rue opposed. The council also voted to rescind the motion made in August to put a hold on the project, as it conflicted with the vote at the special meeting to move forward with paving. Public Works Director Rick Lee brought forth concerns and plans for the problematic pump in the city’s wellhouse. The city experienced a massive water issue, August 31, alerting citizens to refrain from using water for anything other than sanitary flushing, as a pump had burst and emptied the water tower, filling the water tower with sand and dirt. The next day, following contact with the Minnesota Department of Health, the city advised residents that testing would occur and water was not potable. The water was declared safe September 4. Under recommendation from McCarthy Well Company, the pump will first be looked over by Norman’s Electric Service. Once the electric has been inspected, the city will work with McCarthy on options to address issues, if they persist. The pump was estimated to be quite old, but having been rebuilt 15 years prior. There is no spare pump owned by the city. In other news, City Attorney Greg Schieber, of Nethercut Schieber Law Office, is reviewing updates to Minnesota Basic Code, as it pertains to the city’s standing ordinances. It’s expected Schieber will have a summary and possible recommendation for the council by the October meeting. The council passed the preliminary budget for 2020 at a 6% increase. Initially, City Clerk Chris Grindland had factored an 8% increase, similar to recent years, but the reduced six percent figure was later agreed upon. While the number can be further reduced before a final tax levy is certified in December, it cannot be raised. Also approved was a request by the Friends of Peterson to begin fundraising for an annex to be built at the Peterson Museum.
The group must receive approval before beginning to seek funds for the city-owned facility. The goal for the project is $60,000. “We would like to start right away with fundraising,” said Councilor and Friends of Peterson member Gail Boyum. “It’s possible. We know we can do it.” A reimbursement payment by the Friends of Peterson, for ugrades to city hall and city park electrical, was also approved. Initially, the group estimated it would repay the $4,184 over the course of five years. However, the accepted reimbursement was half, or $2092. Resident Gage Volkman requested discussion of the city’s vehicle ordinance. Gage and his father, Jeremy Volkman, noted concerns over being targeted for vehicles on the property, for which they have since been cited several hundred dollars worth in fines. The city’s vehicle ordinance, geared specifically for inoperable and/or unlicensed vehicles, was approved last November and went into effect this past January. Volkmann is seeking to have the fines waived. “This borders on harassment,”
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said Jeremy Volkman. He maintained several other properties are not receiving citations, but gave no names. “Did you get a letter last year about vehicle ordinances? Was this ordinance a surprise?” countered Hallum. The council opted to put the matter on the October agenda for a discussion and a decision. Councilors Dave Colbenson and Gail Boyum volunteered to serve on a committee to review Volkmans’ complaints. Former Rushford-Peterson Middle School building owner Jon Helland was also present to discuss the option of rezoning the site into a dual classification; residential/commercial. While Helland has the site back up for sale, he’s weighing the option of using the site as rental space, but stated he has parties interested in making it residential property. It was recommended Helland bring plans for the site to the Zoning Board for review. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Wednesday, October 9, at 6 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-19-542 In Re: Estate of Mavis N. Johnson, Mavis Johnson, 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 Roxanne Johnson and Pamela Schieber, whose addresses are 32065 County 22, Harmony, MN 55939 and 16066 Prairie Ridge Rd, Caledonia, MN 55921, to serve as the co-personal representatives 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: September 4, 2019 Becky Brandt Court Administrator Nethercut Schieber, PA Greg Schieber MN# 395855 32 Main Ave N, Harmony, MN 55939 Telephone: (507) 886-6131 Facsimile: (866) 576-3826 e-mail: greg@ranlaw.net Publish 9,16
Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: RUSTIQUE COLLECTIONS 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 539 HILLSIDE DR. SE CHATFIELD, MN 55923-5922 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. TODD JOHNSON 539 HILLSIDE DR. SE CHATFIELD, MN 55923-5922 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: August 23, 2019 /s/ Todd Johnson Publish 9,16
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File NO.: 23—PR—19-560 In Re: Estate of Elaine Bernice Lee, also known as Elaine Lee and Elaine B. Lee 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 Denis Lynn Lee, whose address is 3621 Busse Street, Madison, WI. 53714, 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 powerto administerthe estate, including, afterthirty (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: September 3, 2019 Becky Brandt Court Administrator Lee Novotny (MN# 0389227) Novotny Law Office, Ltd. 22 Second Street SE Chatfield, MN. 55923 Telephone: (507) 867-4080 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 16,23
MEETING NOTICE AMHERST TOWNSHIP The regular meeting of Amherst Township has been moved to September 16, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. Kelly Eide Amherst Township Clerk Publish 9,16
PREBLE TOWNSHIP FILLMORE COUNTY, MINNESOTA PREBLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TO CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Preble Township Planning Commission will hold a special meeting on September 30, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at the Preble Town Hall, 18132 State Hwy 43, Mabel, MN 55954 for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on a proposed zoning ordinance regulating animal feedlots, discussing same, and acting on a recommendation to the Town Board regarding the proposed ordinance. The Town Board will consider the proposed ordinance at a special meeting following the public hearing. A copy of the proposed ordinance can be obtained by contacting the Town Clerk. Interested persons are welcome to attend the meetings. Keri Sand, Town Clerk Publish 16
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SUMMARY OF MINUTES SEPTEMBER 3, 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. August 27, 2019 County Board minutes The Board approved the Commissioners’ warrants. The Board reviewed the Auditor’s warrants. Commissioners’ Warrants Fund Name Amount 1 County Revenue Fund $30,984.48 13 County Road & Bridge $69,074.95 14 Sanitation Fund $175.47 Subtotal $100,234.90 Auditor Department Warrants 1 County Revenue Fund $21,547.67 12 INFRA FUND $204.00 14 Sanitation Fund $346.33 87 State Revenue & School Fund $84,077.38 Subtotal $106,175.38 Totals $206,410.28 Department of Natural Resources: • Board approved the Camp Creek AMA Easement. • Board approved Camp Creek AMA Easement with Walk-In Access Veterans Services: • Board unanimously approved the request for Heather Barth, Office Support Specialist Sr. to attend the Minnesota Secretary’s Conference in Alexandria • Board unanimously adopted the Veterans Service Office Enhancement Grant Emergency Management: • Board unanimously approved the request for State Disaster Assistance for July 2019 flood event Highway: • Board unanimously approved final payment for the bridge replacement project on CSAH 1 south of Ostrander, SAP 023-601-029 • Board unanimously approved a grant agreement for Bridge Bonding Funds for the bridge replacement project SP 023-612-041 on CSAH 12 • Board unanimously approved the purchase of a Portable Truck Lift System for the Preston Mechanic Shop from Midwest Lift Works for $38,370 which includes the trade in of the current truck lift for $5,750. • Board unanimously approved the request to set the salary for Lori Affeldt, Finance Director to Grade 16/Step 1 effective August 1, 2019. Coordinator: • Board unanimously approved the request to advertise for replacement full-time Dispatcher The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Bobbie Vickerman, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 16
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Perfect Investment Opportunity (Turnkey) to live and own a Historic property in Lanesboro! 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!
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100 Hidden Valley • Lanesboro, MN $499,000
500 Riverview Dr. • Whalan, MN $84,900
4 bed, 4 bath • 2,718 sq. ft. Once in a lifetime opportunity! Custom built private off-thegrid retreat on 56 acres within walking distance to Lanesboro.
Gorgeous Lot for sale with the enjoyment of common woods, trails and access to the root river for outdoor enjoyment. It’s time to build on this 2.50 acre lot!
FOR RENT
4 Cost is $250/month, and includes all utilities. Call 507-251-5297 with questions.
2.50 acres
21257 US Hwy 52 • Preston, MN
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601 Birch Street • Fountain, MN $75,500
PENdiNg 15822 County 15 Preston, MN $209,900
Multi-purpose building w/beautiful panoramic views of Camp Creek Valley for each office. 5 large office spaces available to rent. each office space for rent is $400/Mo. all utilities are paid by owner. Lease agreements are 1yr-5yr lease agreements.
Contact us today! 507-765-2151
WWW.FILLMORECOUNTYJOURNAL.COM
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Impressive home w/ quality finished & awesome master suite! Wonderful for entertaining: private patio w/ fenced yard, main floor living room with fireplace, LL rec room w/ in-floor heat, home theatre & bar $239,900
507 Fillmore Ave S, Lanesboro
1908 Victorian Anna V’s Bed & Breakfast offers comfortable elegance, tucked into a quiet residential neighborhood four blocks from downtown, Anna V’s is within walking distance of the Root River, the bike trail, & more. This impressive Victorian offers 4 beautiful suites, owners’ unit, 2 car garage, and carriage barn. Perfect for your new beginnings as innkeepers or private home. #1 TripAdvisor Rating
Comfortable & inviting spaces throughout. 2 bed, 2 bath plus den. Updated furnace, a/c, shingles and circuit breaker. Large yard w/ deck & detached garage. $125,000
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New Construction- finished top to bottom! Walk-out ranch with open vaulted living space, white kitchen cabinets, granite counter tops, center island & stainless steel appliances. Master bedroom, full bath, & laundry on main. LL family room, full bathroom, and two bedrooms. Att 2 car garage. $225,000
715 3rd Ave SE, Harmony
New Construction! Featuring 2 main floor bedrooms including master with en suite and walk-in closet, quarter sawn oak kitchen cabinets, rustic hickory floors, carpeted bedrooms, tiled Adorable 2 bedroom cottage with hardwood floors, built in bathrooms, electric fireplace. Basement is insulated & wired, corner hutch, newer furnace, CA, water heater , & shingles. walk-out. 3 car garage. The kitchen cabinets are quarter sawn Spacious yard, exterior local Habberstad Block . Fun slice of oak and the floors are rustic hickory. $315,000 history. $ 114,900
Commercial
301 Ashburn St E, Lanesboro
Spacious 2 story home w/ nice layout. 9ft ceilings on main floor w/ open living space. 3 bedrooms up & full bath. 2 car insulated & heated garage. $84,900
Buildable Lots & Land 6 ACRES RURAL MABEL. Inviting for an organic homestead, building a home, barn, establishing an orchard, or garden & still have room to graze a few animals. Disconnect from a busy world, drop a line in Wisel Creek trout stream. $29,900 WOODED LOT PRESTON. Just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the Root River & paved trail system, an easy walk to parks, pool, and shopping. Great place to build. $34,900 HALF ACRE LOT PRESTON. Open views and great location to build your dream home just a short distance to parks and pool, trail & river, and downtown. Walk-out lot with city utilities included. $38,000
202 Hudson Ave, Canton
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30acres +/- between Lanesboro-Preston. Walk-out Ranch with nice views. Heated shop with water, compressor overhead door, office, horse barn with 12 box stalls, indoor arena, outdoor arena, loafing shed, fenced pastures. Approx. 5 acres tillable. $425,000
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REDUCED. Private setting. 2 bedrm ranch home, fireplace, HE furnace, central air, steel roof, updated windows, det 2 car garage plus pole shed & small livestock barn. Septic 2016 & good well. Nice mix of pasture & crop land. Seller invites your offer. $399,000
2940 48th St NE, Rochester
PENDING/sold
Charming & bright 1927 home. Awesome view of the north bluff & short walk to the Root River & trail access. 3-bedroom, 2 bath, garage with RV carport, storage, fenced yard. $154,900
Minnesota & Iowa Licensed
64 MAIN AVE N HARMONY Attractive historic building in the heart of the action! Main floor commercial space with half bath. Upper level apartment with high ceilings, some original features and very spacious. CA, FA, garage, deck. $72,500
Backs up to country. This home offers lots of space for defined areas, family, friends, hobbies, and home office. Oak Development Opportunity. Beautiful 60 acres offering a hardwood floors, open staircases, and generous closets in combination of high and low land covered w/ wildflowers an native grasses. Small brook of fresh water trickles every bedroom. Could easily be two units living. $85,900
STOP BY at: 25 West Center St in Harmony
across the prairie. Mature trees comb the hillsides. Each office Independently Owned & Operated.
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(507) 346-2060 Cell: (507) 951-2071 Toll-Free: (888) 835-8141
715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com
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616 LyndaLe ave., Spring vaLLey
$99,900
Unique 3 bedroom 1 bath home located in established neighborhood.Everything is on one level and the home is maintenance free being constructed of porcelain coated steel. It is a Luston home, built post WWII. 2 car detached garage with cement drive and storage shed in backyard. The full bath has been recently updated. The floors are laminate through living room, dining room and hallway. Ceramic tile in the kitchen & bath and carpet in the bedrooms. There is a nice 3 season porch on the back of the house with a cement patio outside. This is an affordable home at a great price!
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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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503 benCh st, sw, ChatFieLD Ranch home on corner lot • New metal roof • Updated 1305 Lone stone Ct se, ChatFieLD windows • Covered patio • 2 car garage • 2 bedrooms New home • 4 large bedrooms • 2 baths • Immaculate on main floor • 3 baths • Main floor laundry • Large condition • 3-car heated garage • Completely finished family room • Room for expansion in lower level • 9’ ceilings • Main floor laundry • A lot of storage room
$124,900
90 Main st., Fountain *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.
COmmeRCial BUILDING $129,900 $119,900 505 CaLhoun avenue s, LanesboRo 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
FRESHLY RENOVATED!
492 PLEASANT ST SW, CHATFIELD
#5237988
• 1 Bedroom • ¾ Bath • Garage • Full basement • Vinyl siding • Rural setting • Shared well • Ideal for starting out or weekend retreat • Close to City Park • Selling “AS-IS” PERSONALIZE YOUR NEW HOME
NEW LISTING
#5289721
• 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 EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS – HUNTING- FISHING
NEW LISTING
1448 AMCO DR SE, CHATFIELD
521 twiFoRD st. sw, ChatFieLD
140 acres • Prime hunting ground • 63 acres tillable • 20 acres pasture • Building site with outbuildings • 1920 sq. ft. pole shed • Barn • Well
#5220607
2017-NO NEED TO BUILD!
$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
#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 6.73 ACRES HOBBY FARM
AMAZING 3 STORY HOME NEAR TROUT STREAM
SOLD!
WALKOUT RANCH WITH NEW SEPTIC
NEW LISTING $345,678 517 HAWKEYE ST. SW, CHATFIELD #5290512
• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Bath • Oversized 3 Car Garage • Open Layout • Main floor laundry/office • Quality built • Custom trim • Gas fireplace, Paneled doors • Steel siding • Whirlpool tub • Finished lower level • Deck • View • Edge of town on large rural lot EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN & WELL MAINTAINED NEW LISTING
$389,900 373 HILLSIDE DR SE, CHATFIELD
#5281842
5 ACRES
$393,900
32876 US 52, CHATFIELD
#5285923
• 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 UPDATED COMMERCIAL BUILDING
77 ACRES
$649,900 30286 HOT IRON DRIVE, CHATFIELD
#5273049 #5034315
• 2 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 2 Car Garage • Pole Shed • Quality built (2007) custom walkout ranch • Open layout • LL partially finished • 2 Fireplace • Hickory hardwood throughout • Trout run access • Beautiful sunsets/sunrises • Private setting • 22 tillable acres • Balance in woods • Native flowers/grasses • Chatfield/Lanesboro Schools • Good well & septic INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!
$799,900
11 ACRES
29297 GUNFLINT ROAD, CHATFIELD
$109,900
#5034315
• 5 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 4,871 sq. ft. • Completely updated • New 2 Car Garage with studio & ½ bath above • Original woodwork • Modern kitchen w/custom cabinets • Massive great room addition • Native grasses & flowers • Numerous outbuildings in great condition • Additional Land Available
#5204767
• 5 Bedrooms • 2 Car garage • Solid Foundation • Original woodwork • Hardwood floors • 9’ Ceilings • Barn • Hog Shed • Pole shed • Selling “AS-IS” • Blacktop road • Buyer responsible for well & septic
4.75 ACRES
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$169,900 105 ELMWOOD ST EAST, LANESBORO #5253824 • 3 Bedroom home/apartment on second level #5253738 • 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 ATTENTION INVESTORS!
PRISTINE HOBBY FARM
PRIVATE COUNTRY SETTING
5 ACRES
20266 STATE HWY 16, WYKOFF
NEW PRICE
6-PLEX
$219,900 100 PLEASANT STREET SE, PRESTON #5278523
• 5-2 Bedroom Units • 1-1 Bedroom unit • Onsite coin operated laundry • Low vacancy rate • Low rents • Turn-key building easy to operate/manage • Tenants pay electric & trash • Onsite storage spaces
$149,900 26133 JASMINE DRIVE, FOUNTAIN #5204767
• 3 Bedrooms • Main floor living • Metal roof • Updated furnace & central air • Shared well • 30’ x 52’ Pole shed built in 2007 with concrete floor • +/- 4 Acres of pasture • Cash or Conventional financing • Selling “AS-IS” condition • Cosmetic updates needed
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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27839 271ST AVE, FOUNTAIN
FoRestviLLe state paRk
SOLD!
• 3 Bedrooms • ¾ Bath • 2 Car Garage • 3,128 sq. ft. • Hardwood floors throughout • Main floor living • All new Windows, Roof, Siding, HVAC, Electrical • Remodeled Kitchen & Bath • 13 miles to Rochester • 3 Pole Sheds • Newer well and septic installed in 2018
• 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 NEW CONSTRUCTION - RANCH!
$349,900
1475 AMCO DR SE, CHATFIELD
10541 HWY 52 SE, CHATFIELD
$59,900
2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, fishing, camping • Private • Ideal for house or cabin REDUCED! 27583 Deep RiveR RoaD LanesboRo $569,900
$329,900
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$172,000 228 HARWOOD AVENUE NE, CHATFIELD #5287977
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$165,900
RANCH WITH EVERYTHING NEW IN 2012 7.16 ACRES
NEW LISTING
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
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 • 2 outdoor wood burners • 16x24 shed • 15x60 heated shop with 40x60 shed • 20x26 shop • 26x40 garage with loft • Barn 24x60 shed with water for animals • New Back top driveway • Property has a lot of possibilities
Great opportunity in Lanesboro on high traffic area • Ideal retail business • Updated building • High ceilings with tin • 1/2 bath on main floor • New front entrance • Ready for immediate use • Upstairs apartment has 2 bedrooms • Kitchen bath and pantry • Private fenced area in back with covered patio
433 haLF st, whaLan Beautiful setting along the bluffs • 1/2 acre (3 lots) • Vinyl siding • 2 car garage plus 1 car garage • Enclosed porch • Close to Root River • Next to state bike trail • Unlimited potential
$54,900
27639 230th st, pReston
110 CoFFee st. LanesboRo
$84,500
CUTE AND COZY
25224 795th ave Spring vaLLey
$239,000
Located in the township of Bristol you will find a very unique 2 story home with hardwood floors, original woodwork, 4 upper level bedrooms, a room used as a library and bath. Main floor features eat-in kitchen with oak & cherry custom cabinetry, 700-foot family room with cast iron wood stove or could be used as office, day care facility, or other form of multiple purpose room, sun room with 9-foot bay window, high ceilings, 2 front porches and back deck with hot tub. Attached 3 car garage. Nice little garden area with storage shed all located on large corner lot.
NEW PRICE!! $217,000
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Todd Hadoff
tiffanymundfrom@gmail.com Cell: 507-251-2198
522 W. park St., Spring vaLLey
$217,000
Hard to find small acreage located just outside of Adams. The house is a multi-level home with 2 car attached garage. There is a 20x30 machine shed with heated workshop, storage shed and another metal building used for additional storage. New mound septic system in Aug. of 2018. Newer roof on house and garage. This is a 3 bedroom 2 bath home with large family room in lower level. Main floor consists of large eat-in kitchen which is open to the living room, bedroom, office and bath. The upper level is home to the master bedroom, full bath and another bedroom. The lower level has a large family room with large bay windows. The lowest level of the home is the utility room. A good price for an excellent piece of the country!
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14977 690th ave., adamS, mn
$225,000
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$349,900 #5284689
• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage • 3,348 sq. ft. • New roof, updated furnace & central air • Main floor living • Numerous outbuildings with metal siding in excellent condition • 2 Barns • 40’ x 80’ Pole shed • 44’ x 80’ Pole shed • 24’ x 42’ shed • 1997-30’ x 40’ shop metal inside & out, concrete, heated
$69,900 301 W TRACY ROAD, SPRING VALLEY
#5223725
• 3 Bedrooms • Built 1944 • 0.62 Acre corner lot • 2 Garage stalls • Hardwood floors • Central Air • Enclosed porch • Room for expansion • Selling “AS-IS” • Ideal starter home or investment opportunity
TIM DANIELSON
homes@timdanielson.com
www.timdanielson.com 272 Main St. North Chatfield MN 55923 Ph: 507- 867-9100 Cell: 507- 259-9110
ELCOR Realty Co. sold
SOLD 505 CLIFF ST NE, CHATFIELD LDsq. ft. • 0.28 acre lot SO• 2,208 • 3 Bedroom 28977 181ST AVENUE, WYKOFF LD• Main floor living • 3 BedroomS • 2O Baths 628 N SECTION AVENUE, SPRING VALLEY • 4 Bedrooms SO• 2 LBathsD• 2 Car Garage 122 MAIN ST S, WYKOFF • 4 Bedrooms LD• Main floor living SO• 2 Baths 106 CIRCLE DRIVE, FOUNTAIN LD• Attached garage S•O2 Baths • 3 Bedrooms 908 SECTION AVE S, SPRING VALLEY SO• 2 CarLDGarage • 0.48 acre • 2 Bedroom 29151 231ST AVE, FOUNTAIN
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage
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 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 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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EMPLOYMENT
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FILLMORE COUNTY is seeking applications for a full-time Registered Nurse/ Social Worker in the Community Services Department, Public Health Division. This is a regular, exempt position, eligible for benefits. Qualifications: If applying as an RN: Degree from an accredited RN program, licensed for MN. If applying as a Social Worker: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology or closely related field, or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in any field and one year of experience as a social worker. Starting salary range is $24.75-$29.12 dependent upon qualifications. Job description and application materials may be obtained from: www.co.fillmore.mn.us; Fillmore County Coordinator’s Office, 101 Fillmore Street, P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; or by phone at (507) 765-4566. Current County application form REQUIRED. Resumes accepted but not in lieu of a completed application. County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. Applications will be accepted until September 13, 2019. EOE. h2,9,16-o
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Dispatcher in the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department. This is a regular, nonexempt position and is associated with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., Local No. 85. Minimum requirements: Must have a High School diploma or G.E.D. Desired, not required, qualifications: Some relevant work experience and/or Criminal Justice Information Services terminal operator certification. Position details: Responsible for taking information from the public and other agencies and dispatching that information to the appropriate personnel to respond to events. Answers all 911 calls as well as some Sheriff’s administration calls and lobby reports when office staff is not available. Manages radio calls with local and outside agencies. Creates events in CAD software system and ensures they are up to date and accurate. Oversees jail activity and maintains security of the building by watching monitors and controlling door access. Starting salary based on LELS union contract. Job description and application materials may be obtained from: www.co.fillmore. mn.us; Fillmore County Coordinator’s Office, 101 Fillmore Street, P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; or by phone at (507) 765-4566. Current County application form REQUIRED. County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2019. EOE. h9,16,23-o
WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY OPERATOR – Preston Public Utilities – Preston, MN. Consider calling Bluff Country home. Preston offers exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities including fishing, hunting, biking, hiking, and snowmobiling. This position offers an exciting career opportunity to help lead Preston through the assessment, design and construction of a new wastewater treatment facility over the next few years. Preston Public Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. The candidate’s primary responsibility is for the daily operation and maintenance of the City’s wastewater treatment plant facility and all related equipment. The position also assists with the maintenance of the City’s wastewater collection system, with other public works tasks as directed, including but not limited to, water main repairs, water sampling, snow plowing, and would be required to be on call. Qualified applicants must possess a Class B wastewater license or be able to obtain, a Type IV sludge application certificate or ability to obtain, a valid Class B commercial driver’s license or the ability to obtain within six months, and a satisfactory driving record. Preston Public Utilities offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Application and job descriptions are available at www.prestonmn.org and at Preston City Hall, 210 Fillmore St W, Preston, MN. First consideration will be given to applications received by October 4, 2019. h16,23,30o
HELP WANTED - DRIVER, FULLTIME with Class A CDL to pull hopper. Midwest area, home weekly. Competitive pay with late model equipment. Must pass drug screen and have good driving record. Omodt & Jorde Farms, 507-4597850. h9,16-o KINGSLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS is accepting applications for a food service worker, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, days school is in session. Duties would include washing dishes, cleaning and sanitizing work areas, assisting with food preparation and freight storage, and any other duties to operate Food Service as deemed necessary by the head cook. Candidates must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Previous food service experience preferred but not necessary. Questions about the position may be directed to: Judy Tart, Head Cook, Kingsland Public Schools tart.judy@kingsland2137.org. Apply online at https://www.applitrack. com/kingsland/OnlineApp/default. aspx?Category=Support+Staff EOE. h16,23-o
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GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SERVICES
Has current openings for experienced, mature, and caring individuals
Nursing Assistant
R-P COMMUNITY ED is now hiring for a kids’ club after-school child care supervisor. PT Monday-Friday 3-6pm. Apply at www.r-pschools.com/page/3131 or call 507-864-7065. h16,23-o. PART-TIME GRADER/PLOW OPERATOR. Year-round. Applicants call Gary Krahn, 507-352-2665 or Jim Schmidt, 507-352-4377. h16,23,30,7-o TRUCK DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED at Stevens Transport! Earn $1000 per week! Paid CDL Training! No experience needed! 1-844-452-4121 drive4stevens.com. (NANI)
Full-Time or Part-Time
• Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center For more information contact Business Office at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.
Word on the Street
Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider
RN Housing Director Chosen Valley Assisted Living Chosen Valley Care Center, Inc. in Chatfield, MN has a fabulous opportunity for a caring professional with solid leadership and interpersonal skills to join our team as Housing Director for Chosen Valley Assisted Living. The desired experience for this position includes an RN with Housing experience, the ablility to assess and understand the needs of seniors, marketing, familiarity with community services, knowledge of regulatory processes, experience with computers and business office functions along with a team-building philosophy. Chosen Valley Assisted Living enjoys a solid reputation of care and services, supportive working environment and a dedicated facility team. Excellent salary, benefits and retirement plan. Applications/ resumes can be mailed to: Director of Clinical and Resident Services, Chosen Valley Care Center, Inc., 1102 Liberty Street SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or emailed to: don@chosenvalleyseniorliving.com. Applications will be accepted until position filled. Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
Chosen Valley Care Center, InC. A Senior Living Community
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PRESTON Full-time Overnight Positions HARmONy, PRESTON ANd SPRiNg vAllEy Part-time Positions
LANESBORO CHILD CARE CENTER is seeking applications for qualified Teacher Assistants or Teachers Aides to fill open positions. We are seeking individuals who are energetic, compassionate and dedicated to working with children. Full-time and part-time available. h16,23-o
CLASS A CDL Driver. Good home time. Stay in the Midwest. Great pay and benefits. Matching 401k. Bonus’s and tax free money. Experience needed. Call Scott 507-437-9905. Apply on-line. WWW. MCFGTL.COM (MCN)
NURSING ASSISTANTS FT/PT and On-Call
Chosen Valley Care Center is looking for enthusiastic, dependable and caring individuals to join our team. Chosen Valley Care Center enjoys a solid reputation of cares and services, in a supportive working environment, by a dedicated facility team. We are looking for nursing assistants who are compassionate and who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents. We are willing to train the right applicant. These position openings include: • Premium Wages • Medical/Dental Insurance - if eligible • 401K Matching Retirement Plan - if eligible • PTO - if eligible • Flexible Scheduling on all shifts Applications/resumes will be accepted until the positions are filled and can be mailed to: Director of Nursing, Chosen Valley Care Center, Inc., 1102 Liberty Street SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or emailed to: nm@chosenvalleyseniorliving.com. Applicants receive considerations for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.
CHOSEN VALLEY CARE CENTER, INC. A Senior Living Community
REGISTERED NURSES Critical access healthcare facility seeks RNs to fill benefit eligible positions in OB, Med/Surg/CCU, Behavioral Health and Emergency.
12 hour rotating shifts • Every 3rd weekend/holiday • Competitive salary Leadership/Charge opportunities OB Charge $2,500 sign on bonus-previous labor/delivery/charge experience required.
RuSHfORd Part-time LPN Competitive Wages & Benefits available!
Apply online at www.mapleleafservices.org or call 507-765-2107 Providing services for people with developmental disabilities for over 40 years! AAE/EOE
Apply online: meekermemorial.org Contact: Cindi at (3 20 ) 693 -4 521 or ctwardy@meekermemorial.org 61 2 Sibley Avenue South, Litchfield, MN 553 55 EOE
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Semcac Head Start Education/Disabilities Coordinator Are you looking for an engaging, supportive work environment? Lead our education/disability services, offered to children in our program, and truly make a difference in their lives. We seek a dedicated early childhood professional, who is an organized self-starter, for our fast-paced, yet, rewarding work setting. Coordinators serve as program leaders by overseeing comprehensive services through staff mentorship. Semcac Head Start offers competitive wages, great benefits, and a family-friendly culture. This is a year-round, full-time position, Monday-Friday, based in Rushford, MN.
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NOTICES AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Get FAA approved hands on Aviation training. Financial Aid for qualified students Career placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888686-1704. (NANI)
Applications and more information available at www.semcac.org or by contacting Barb Thompson at Semcac: barb.thompson@semcac.org or (507) 864-8202. Former and current Head Start parents are encouraged to apply. Application must be postmarked by September 27, 2019. E.O.E.
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CHS has multiple openings for Seasonal Grain Laborers/ CHS has multiple openings for Seasonal Laborers/Drivers at all our Scale operators for fall harvest in Kasson, Claremont, CHS locations including Byron, Claremont, Grand Meadow, Grand Meadow, Ostrander, St. Charles & Wykoff. Ostrander, St. Charles, Wykoff, & Chester, IA. Potential employees All shifts available. Please apply online at: www.chsrochester.com/about-us/careers must be familiar with farm equipment, mechanically inclined and possess or have the ability to obtain a Class A or B CDL or a seasonal If you have any questions contact CDL. Please apply online at www.chsrochester.com/aboutThrisha (Kasson) at 507-634-7545 x424 us/careers. Chris (Claremont) at 507-528-2175 Troy (Ostrander & Grand Meadow) at 507-440-0647 If you have any questions contact Tommy (St. Charles) at 507-251-8373 Chris (Byron & Claremont) 507-775-2900 Mark (Wykoff) at 507-429-6577 Mike (Grand Meadow) 507-754-5125 EOE Mark (St. Charles) 507-932-4830
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, September 16, 2019
The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County
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