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’58 Cardinals, winners still Mabel-Canton, Mabel BY R ICH WICKS rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Back in 1958, the Harmony High School Cardinals football team achieved something extraordinary. The team had a perfect 9-0 season. And it’s even more extraordinary when the circumstances are considered. Team member Richard Kiehne coordinated a reunion of the team and cheerleaders, and their spouses. The get-together was held at his home in rural Harmony just before they were honored at Del Elston Field, prior to the start of the September 13 game between Fillmore Central and The ‘58 Harmony team is honored prior to the September 13 game. See HARMONY FB Page 2 ➤ Photo by Rich Wicks
Where no veteran ever dies
Left to right: On Friday, September 6, 2019, the staff at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston received the Operational Excellence Award. General Repair Worker John Dollar, Buildings & Grounds Worker John Kinneberg, Laborer Trades & Equipment Michael Gudmundson, Grounds & Roads MNTC Coordinator John Marzolf, Groundskeeper Mike Jergenson, Office and Administrative Specialist Sr. Sasha Holst, Groundskeeper Jason Swygman, Deputy Commissioner of Programs and Services Brad Lindsay, Cemetery Supervisor Robert Gross, Sr. Administrator of Memorial Affairs David Swantek, and Deputy Under Secretary of Field Programs and Cemetery Operations (National Cemetery Administration) Glenn Powers. Photo by Jason Sethre
and Canton meet BY R ICH WICKS rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com
A joint “brainstorming” meeting was held September 18 involving the Mabel-Canton School Board and representatives of the cities of Mabel and Canton. Mark Wiedemann, Jason Marquardt, Traci Livingood, Chris Miller, Principal Michelle Weidemann, Superintendent Gary Kuphal, and Diane Wilder were in attendance, so the school board had a quorum. Only two representatives each were on hand from the cities of Mabel (City Clerk Karen Larson and Adam Wilder) and Canton (Brock BY JASON SETHRE jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com
In less than four years since it opened on November 11, 2015, the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., has earned top honors from the National Cemetery Association (NCA). At 9 a.m. on Friday, September 6, 2019, local, regional, and national dignitaries gathered for an award presentation. On this beautiful morning, local veterans, their families, and friends, gathered at the pavilion of the Preston cemetery. Surrounded by a dewy fresh-cut lawn that rivals pristine golf course standards, the attendees gazed upon the largest American flag in Fillmore County waving in the wind as Fillmore Central High School junior Caleb Kunz sang the “National Anthem.” Before an estimated crowd of 50 people, Glenn Powers, Deputy Under Secretary for Field Programs and Cemetery Operations (National Cemetery Administra-
Bergey and Cindy Shanks), so it was not an official meeting of either city council. Kuphal informally led the meeting as it began, and started a discussion of “What brings us here?” He told of last year’s joint meeting between these same three entities, and what was discussed at that time regarding commonalities and differences, as well as efforts at sharing information about what’s happening at each entity, and upcoming projects. Bergey asked if there is a system by which the school administration becomes aware See TOWNS MEETING Page 10 ➤
tion), making his way to Preston, Minn., from Washington, D.C., to present the award, stated, “Why is this cemetery important? We believe no veteran ever dies because they have two deaths: one when the last breath leaves their body, and the second when no one mentions their name again. This cemetery ensures that our veterans are never forgotten.” He added, “Through the joint efforts of Federal, State, County and local governments, the vision of this cemetery became a reality. It’s not only one of the most beautiful State Veterans Cemeteries in the country, but it’s also one of the best operationally.” Senior Administrator of Memorial Affairs David Swantek, who was instrumental in the project management phase of the Preston cemetery, shared, “We are very proud of these results and our cemetery team that works so hard to make See TOP HONORS Page 12 ➤
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Faribault Bethlehem Academy. As the friends reminisced with food, fun and fellowship, it appeared as if they were talking about events from six days ago, rather than six decades ago. Kiehne and Arden Willford displayed newspaper clippings and photos from the historic season, and the memories flowed forth. Kiehne stated that the 1958 team had 11 seniors and 14 underclassmen, but the team was not predicted to have a winning season, because 15 outstanding seniors from the 1957 team had graduated and moved on. Another challenge was that Harmony’s head coach, Marv Gunderson, was in his first sea-
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son coaching the team, after one season elsewhere, where his team lost every game. So expectations were very modest for the ’58 Cardinals, with area sportswriters predicting two or three wins for the Cardinals’ season. Attempting to find the secret of the team’s success was a slippery issue, like trying to grab a fumbled football on a muddy, wet field. Each athlete pointed out other players who excelled, but there was a consensus that the coaching staff was the key. Kiehne pointed out that the ’57 team had excellent athletes, “So we had some experience in toughness.” He added, “I think Marv Gunderson just kind of pulled everybody together and said… this is your job. You don’t worry about him, just
Jim Berning and Arden Willford share football memories. Photo by Rich Wicks
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worry about yourself.” Kiehne also stated, “We scored by committee. We didn’t have anybody that scored over four touchdowns for the season.” Larry Hovey was a senior fullback and linebacker for the Cardinals in ’58. He stated, “I didn’t have a real good senior year,” (due to a back injury). But he added, “We had a real good, balanced team.” When asked the secret to their success, Hovey replied, “Hard work, I’d say… Good bunch of boys.” Arden Willford, an all-conference center and linebacker, shared his opinion on what made the season such a success, quipping, “Our coach was phenomenal. The coach was it. We were a bunch of brats.” He went on to say that Coach Gunderson did a great job of teaching the fundamentals of blocking and tackling, and he recalled how the coach knocked the wind out of him many times during practice, despite the fact that the coach was not wearing any pads. When a teammate mentioned that Willford had amassed a large number of tackles throughout the season, Willford smiled and said, “The last guy up always gets credit for the tackle.” The ’58 Cardinals ended up winning all nine of their games, winning six by shut out. They scored a total of 153 points, while giving up only 31. Unfortunately, in those days, there was no playoff system, and the conference had been split, so
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Harmony was named co-champions, along with Caledonia, but the two teams never got to face off. In describing Coach Gunderson’s coaching style, Willford stated, “We always said he could light a fire in a pail of water.” He went on to describe the game against Rushford, saying, “They had huge Norwegians… and I only weighed 150 pounds.” He recalled that when he walked up to the line of scrimmage at the start of that game, “I looked down at those feet, and those were the biggest football shoes I’d ever seen!” Willford went on, “We did a poor job in the first half. We went into the locker room (expecting a stern lecture), and he (Coach Gunderson) never came in… Finally, he came in and said, ‘Well boys, you know what you’ve got to
do,’ and he turned around and walked out… We won. We knew what to do.” In football, there is always an element of luck, as well. Jim Berning told of a game in which Harmony was trailing late in the game, when Harmony’s running back fumbled the ball. Fortunately, the ball bounced right back up into his arms, and he ran it all the way in for the winning touchdown. But in observing the reunion and celebration, it was clear that the true victory was the bonds of friendship forged over 60 years ago, and still going strong. As the teammates and friends laughed and told detailed tales of their magical season, it was obvious that handshakes and hugs were more important than handoffs. And that’s what made the ’58 season truly special.
Players and cheerleaders from ‘58 undefeated season. Photo by Rich Wicks
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C OMMENTARY Why people prefer democracy By Lee Hamilton A wave of protests is roiling Moscow. Millions of people, young and old, have been crowding the streets in Hong Kong. In Britain, members of the ConserLee H. vative Party Hamilton took to open revolt over Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s move to sideline Parliament on Brexit. If democracy is dysfunctional and on the ropes worldwide, as many voices currently insist, you’d have a hard time making the case from these headlines. In fact, at a time of concern and, in many quarters, cynicism about democracy and its prospects, they remind us of a basic truth: people want a say in how they’re governed. As Winston Churchill put it back in 1944, “At the bottom of all the tributes paid to democracy is the little man, walking into the little booth, with a little pencil, making a little cross on a little bit of paper — no amount of rhetoric or voluminous discussion can possibly diminish the overwhelming importance of that point.” To be sure, “democracy” is hard to define. The UN says that democracies are where “the will of the people is the source of legitimacy of sovereign states,” but that’s a broad definition. Our representative democracy, the various parliamentary democracies, the town-meeting democracy of New England — these are all forms of democracy. What they have in common are mechanisms for the people to express Editorial Cartoon
their will; characteristics such as free speech, the ability to associate freely, fair and free elections, and universal suffrage; and such values as equality before the law, political responsiveness, transparency, and accountability. I’d argue there’s one other characteristic you also find in the world’s democracies: people prefer living in them. And when they don’t feel the popular will can find expression, at some point conditions ripen to the point where, as in Russia and Hong Kong, they take to the streets. Why is this? What do people value about living in a democratic system? Most of us who support democracy would argue that its key characteristics — openness, accountability, transparency, media freedom, responsiveness — actually improve the nation’s overall well-being. On the whole, democratic nations have stronger economies. They tend to be less corrupt, because free and fair elections and their systems’ checks and balances impose accountability on their leaders. They make it possible for citizens to know where they stand, because the rules of the road are set up to apply to everyone. At their core, they recognize the value and dignity of each individual. There are clearly signs of stress in the world’s democracies. A Pew poll last year found sometimes marked increases in dissatisfaction with how democracy is working in such countries as Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Canada, and the U.S. It was a warning sign that all is not well. Even in the best of times, democracies are imperfect. They too often wallow in political stagnation or gridlock. Issues that
need resolution get batted back and forth for years, and even when they’re addressed the remedies fall short. It’s far easier for opponents of a given approach to block it than for its proponents to enact it. Elections may give the people a voice, but they also serve as a de facto horizon, inclining political leaders to short-term fixes rather than investing in people, infrastructure, or other long-term goals. And far too often, the voices of those with resources are louder in the halls of power than those of people who lack money or access. Yet even people who complain about their governments or their representatives rarely argue that they need a different system. That Pew survey I cited above measured unhappiness with how democracies are functioning, not with democracy itself. Most citizens of democracies believe that their countries are wealthier, less corrupt, more resilient, and more responsive than the alternatives, and that their deficiencies are correctable. They count themselves happier, healthier, and freer than they would be in any alternative. This is why in the end, the discussion in the world’s traditional democracies is about how to make them stronger. It’s about fear of slipping into autocracy, not about the desire for autocracy. Among those who understand what it is like to live in a free society, democracy remains the system of choice. Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar at the IU Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice at the IU O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.
Kingsland Referendum Levy for day-to-day operations By Maranda Emig Spring Valley, MN My name is Maranda Emig and I am currently on the Kingsland S c h o o l Board, but I am writing this as a parent and private citizen. I plan on voting Yes for the O p e r a t - Maranda Emig ing Levy because of Kingsland staff and my children. When I remember my high school experience, I remember the people I interacted with and how they made me feel. I want that for my kids. I want them to experience many different teachers and for those teachers to open doors in my child’s understanding of the world. They should feel challenged, happy, disappointed, sad, angry, elated, and learn how to deal with all of those highs and lows in life. Teachers and staff are at the heart of any school. These are the people that help our children grow even when they don’t want to be students. I want to show teachers and staff support for what they do. This Operating Levy is used to pay for the dayto-day expenses like salaries for staff. The current levy is expiring soon, and it is important to make sure that a new operating levy is approved to keep school programs running. We all have that opportunity on November 5, 2019. I have heard many say they cannot vote for something that will put a huge burden on farmers. There is a document from the MN House Research Department called Property Tax 101 that helps state in layman’s terms what types of properties pay state tax and referendum
levy taxes: https://www.house.leg. state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/ss/ssptvart. pdf. Farmers will pay for agricultural homesteads and not agricultural acreage. Don’t take my word for it, look for yourself. Please take the time to make an informed decision and vote on November 5, 2019. Thank you for your time.
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Remembering Mrs. Wilkes By Yvonne Nyenhuis One of the gifts of “growing older” is that there is time to reflect on the past. We have many friends throughout our lives. Some are with us for many years, others for Yvonne a shorter Nyenhuis time, or just passing through, but they make a lasting impression. They settle quietly into our hearts and continue to influence us throughout our lives. When I was 24 I lived in a four-plex in a second floor apartment in Vero Beach, Fla. On that floor there was one other apartment occupied by Mrs. Wilkes, who was tiny and quite old. (I used to think 76 was old!) The day I moved in I was greeted by her toddling down the hall with a small plate in her hand. On it was a round cake she called a “hoe cake.” She had baked corn bread for me! It was the beginning of a warm friendship. I stopped often to have a chat. She shared her history with me. She grew up in Georgia and her conversation was softened by her southern accent. She took pleasure in telling me how she met her husband. She was just a girl in her teens shopping in a local store. A man came through the door with his friends. He was captivated at once with the pretty girl by the counter. He turned to his friends and said, “See that girl, I’m going to marry her!” I don’t know how long they were married or when she came to live in Vero, but she had family in town who made regular visits. One day that I stopped in she seemed particularly glad to see me. “Honey I’ve been feeling so blue!” The word “blue” went
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up in tone like the notes in a song. She went on to explain she had been thinking about “the poor starving children in Europe”! We never ran out of things to discuss. On Saturdays she would take her cane and walk brusquely up the street. One Saturday I happened to be doing some errands in town. Inadvertently I arrived just as Mrs. Wilkes was opening the door and going in to “Johnny’s” bar. A sheepish smile appeared on her face but she recovered in short order and invited me to join her for a beer. I found myself sitting across the table from her. Her small wrinkled face was framed with silver hair and she peered at me through her glasses. She was so small she could barely see over the glass of gold liquid topped with foam. I don’t know what sparked her family’s concern but her granddaughter asked me to “keep an eye on her.” As it turned out a problem did arise. One day I knocked on the door and there was no answer. I let myself in and found Mrs. Wilkes in bed. Her forehead was hot. I pulled back the sheet that was covering her. I could have fried an egg on her back! She had a stroke! I called her granddaughter immediately. Her family promptly took her to a nursing home in Fort Pierce. When I visited her there she was alternating between hallucinating, telling me that “someone had broken into her home and stolen all her money” and moments of clarity when her eyes looked into mine. It was then she smiled and told me that “when music was playing on the radio she found she could still wiggle her toes in time to the music”! I often think of her and marvel at the ability of the human spirit to rise above adversity and embrace joy in the most unlikely circumstances.
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Rushford Village Council discusses a possible MiEnergy solar array at the September 17 meeting. Pictured, clockwise from left, Mayor Gordon Johnson, Zoning Administrator Jon Pettit, and Councilors Dennis Overland and Roger Knutson. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner By Kirsten Zoellner At the Tuesday, September 17 council meeting, Bolton & Menk Engineer Derek Olinger provided several updates to the city regarding ongoing street and utility improvement projects. Included were further information on the South Rushford Drainage Analysis, work on Benson Lane, bridge inspection, and an Aspen Road update. Preliminary planning for work in south Rushford continues. Engineers are recommending the city replace/reposition a number of culverts and do significant grading north of the Highway 43/Sherwood Street, at the Highway 16/Meadow Lane crossing, and in several ditches within the south Rushford area. Culvert work on Highway 43 would likely be included in upcoming MnDOT projects, while Highway 16 would not. “I think just by doing the grading on the north side, we’d find benefit,” said Councilor Mike Ebner. “You may want to see the level of satisfaction on grading take it a step further,” said OIinger “It’s affecting everything upstream of it.” The two property owners in the area were made aware of the recommendation and were willing to work with the city, according to Olinger. One potential project issue may be proximity to floodplain. Wetlands delineation may be needed and will be reviewed. If classified wetlands are determined, and permitting is needed, the grading timeline may extend six months. Current plans are to be spring 2020 and beyond. “Some preliminary planning can be done with a rough estimate for engineering in the plan,” added Olinger. “We should move forward with engineering, so when time comes to bid, we’re ready to go at a minimum,” said Mayor Gordon Johnson. “We owe that to the citizens of south Rushford. At least we’re moving forward. We’ve
made an attempt we’re starting someplace.” The council voted unanimously to get the project ready for bidding. Repair quotes on Benson Lane were provided to the city by Generation X Construction and it’s just shy of $25,000. The recently renovated area saw significant erosion issues following heavy rains in July and August. Work on the excavated areas began last week, including repairs to wing walls and the driving surface. The ends of the culverts will be extended out from the crossing, compacted, and topped with rip rap. Structural engineers from Bolton & Menk continue to review county bridge inspection reports, particularly for the bridge on Aspen Lane. “I would be shocked if the recommendation isn’t that they have to be replaced with box culverts,” noted Olinger. “There is life left in it yet, but it’s towards the direction of replacement.” The area would likely need Department of Natural Resources permitting, having substantially more water flow than other recent project areas. The road surface for Aspen Road/Village Drive is also a candidate for work. Olinger recommended mill and overlay of the surface. No determination has been made by the council. Highway 30 work through the west side of the Village is scheduled to begin this month. Olinger clarified that work is overlay only, with minimal surface patching. In other news, Planning and Zoning Administrator Jon Pettie provided details on two recent solar permitting applications. An application from One Energy Development, out of Madison, Wis., was received for a large MiEnergy solar array, with land leased from the Village, was received. The ground-mounted, 1.25 megawatt system is expected to cost $1.6 million. The Planning and Zoning Board discussed the quote at length, but determined there wasn’t enough information to provide a recommen-
dation to the council, according to Pettit. Consideration of ramifications to the industrial area and site plan are to be discussed with the company representative on October 14. “We just wanted to go a little deeper and were unclear of the arrangement. There are a lot of questions that should be answered,” he added. The preliminary site plan includes tracker units. MiEnergy cannot utilize land it already owns, due to floodplain. It was noted that stormwater management solutions would need to be included in the plan. A second application for solar array was received from David and Leanne Kasper’s rural property. They intend to install a roof-mount system under the 7.5 output maximum detailed in the Village ordinances on private solar arrays. A public hearing will be held prior to the council approving the application. The city received a complaint regarding the semi parked in the lot at South Rushford Park. The semi is operated by Jonas Sublett, who approached the council in July seeking approval to park the semi in the lot overnight. The complaint is one of several that the village has. “Certain ones don’t like to have in south Rushford. Some thought a good idea, some didn’t,” said Johnson. “He has been good with communicatng with us, but it isn’t appreciated by everybody. They thought it should be parked in his own driveway or where others park their trucks in town. I assured them I would bring up in coversation again.” There is no current parking restriction in the park and Sublett has met the criteria set by the council, including not running the truck and keeping wheels chalked when not in operation. No further action was taken on the issue. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Tuesday, September , at 7 p.m., at the Village Hall. The public is encoureaged to attend.
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September 12 pursuit and crash near Chatfield On September 12, 2019, at 7:42 p.m., a traffic pursuit and crash occurred. The traffic stop was at USTH 52 and Civic Center Drive, Rochester, with the crash at USTH 52 and mile marker 30 (south of Chatfield).
Assisting agencies included Olmsted County Sherriff’s Department, Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department, Chatfield Police Department, Gold Cross Ambulance, and Chatfield Ambulance. A trooper responded to a driv-
ing complaint on USTH 52 near 65th Street in Rochester. The trooper conducted a traffic stop on suspect’s vehicle at USTH 52 southbound at Civic Center Drive in Rochester. While trooper was gathering information from sus-
pect, the suspect fled from the traffic stop. The trooper activated lights and siren, but suspect continued to flee southbound on USTH 52. The suspect vehicle lost control on a curve on USTH 52 mile marker 30 south of Chatfield. The vehicle, a Chevy Silverado, entered the right ditch, struck a culvert and came to final rest. The driver was
Minnesota unemployment rate decreases to 3.3% in August Seasonally adjusted employment up 1,100 jobs overall Minnesota gained 1,100 jobs in August, according to seasonally adjusted figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased one-tenth percent to 3.3% in August, ending a nine-month stretch where the rate increased from 2.8% last October to 3.4% in July. The U.S. unemployment
rate remained at 3.7% in August. Annual gains fell to 11,812 jobs or 0.4% in August. Minnesota’s labor force participation rate increased slightly to 70.1%. “Minnesota employers continue to add jobs, and Minnesota workers continue to participate in the labor market at high levels,” said DEED Commissioner Steve Grove. “Even with a slight drop in the unemployment rate, the lack of available workers in Minnesota
continues to pose challenges for employers.” DEED and its workforce development partners are working to address this challenge. Earlier this week, DEED, the Governor’s Workforce Development Board (GWDB) and the Minnesota Association of Workforce Boards (MAWB) publicly launched CareerForce, a collaborative partnership made up of hundreds of DEED staff, nonprofit partners
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transported to St. Marys Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Driver involved was 34-year-old Lahai Kamara of Harmony. Kamara was not wearing a seatbelt. Alcohol was involved. There was no Use of Force/Weapons. Criminal charges include 4th Degree DWI, Reckless Driving, and Fleeing in a Motor Vehicle. them with the tailored services they need. Over the month, three major industry sectors gained jobs. Leisure and Hospitality led all sectors (up 2,700), followed by Financial Activities (up 1,100), and Construction (up 100). Sectors experiencing job loss were Manufacturing (down 700), Trade, Transportation and Utilities (down 500), Professional and Business Services (down 1,200), and Education and Health Services (down 1,800). Government employment in August was flat.
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Town & Country 6K Run/Walk Meet at Immanuel Lutheran Church Pumpkin Bake-off entries City Hall Treasure Hunt starts Vendors and Bake Sale Community Center Home Brew/Wine entries Park Pavilion, Judging at Noon Veteran’s New Paver Dedication The Great Wykoff Steeple Race Pre-registration at Goodies & Gas Steeple Race Starts at St. Johns Grand Parade Tour of Ed’s Museum Music - Brass Messengers, Blue Denim Farmers, Casey and the Good Timers - Fire Hall Steeple Race Awards Sand Pile & Toy Dump Truck Drawing
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Fillmore County Police Reports Ask a Trooper Chatfield Police Department Isaac Mattea Hensrud, 18, Rochester, Minn.; 8/16/2019, Speeding (66/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Akoi Diing Ajak, 36, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 6/22/2019, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Izayah Paul Akers, 20, Spring Valley, Minn.; 6/20/2019, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Dillon Ray Bentley, 25, Ostrander, Minn.; 6/25/2019, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. David Buonya Cabbage, 43, Rochester, Minn.; 8/30/2019, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Leon Eugene Jones, 40, St. Paul, Minn.; 8/5/2019, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. John James Rezarch, 62, Wykoff, Minn.; 8/7/2019, Fail to Signal 100 Feet Before Turning, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.
MN State Patrol - Rochester Brian Ray Hall, 45, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 6/21/2019, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set By Commissioner (64/40), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Miniona M. Lungalang, 30, Galesburg, Ill.; 8/24/2019, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Yoni Antonio RodriguezGonzlez, 26, Rochester, Minn.; 6/21/2019, Speeding (70/60), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Preston Police Department Bruce Allen Glor, 61, Lanesboro, Minn.; 8/30/2019, Exceed Limit 30 mph - Urban District (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Barbara Mathis McAfee, 59, Minneapolis, Minn.; 8/24/2019, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Ethan Bogdanov Scanlan, 20, Eyota, Minn.; 7/7/2019, Underage Consumption of Alcohol, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Rushford Police Department Dominic Arthur Jenkins, 19, Lanesboro, Minn.; 7/20/2019, Underage Consumption of Alcohol, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: I was told the fine for passing a school bus, when the red lights are activated and the stop arm is extended, had recently increased. Answer: State law requires all vehicles to stop for school buses when the Sgt. Troy H. bus driver Christianson activates the flashing lights and has the crossing arm fully extended. Red flashing lights on buses indicate students are either entering or exiting the bus. In 2017, the fine for a school bus stop arm/ red lights violation in Minnesota increased from $300 to $500. Call today to receive your paper today! 765-2151
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Motorists must stop at least 20 feet from a school bus that is displaying red flashing lights and/or its stop arm is extended when approaching from the rear and from the opposite direction on undivided roads. Motorists are not required to stop for a bus on the opposite side of a separated roadway (median, etc.) — but should remain alert for pedestrians. Always reduce speeds in and around school zones and watch and stop for school crossing patrols and pedestrians in both marked and unmarked crosswalks at all street corners. Students can also do their part in helping the bus driver focus on the road and help keep themselves safe outside and inside the school bus. When waiting for the bus: be patient, stand back from road and no running or rowdy behavior. Before crossing the street, take five “giant steps” out from the front of the bus, or until the driver’s face can be seen and wait for the driver to signal that it is safe to cross. Look left-right-left to be sure all traffic is stopped and continue to watch traffic while crossing. When on the bus stay seated, listen to the driver and use quiet voices.
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When getting off the bus, look to be sure no cars are passing on the shoulder and always make eye contact with motorists before proceeding. In Minnesota, school buses make at least 10,000 school bus trips daily. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, school buses are the safest mode of transportation for children and they are eight times safer riding in a bus to school than any other vehicles. From years 2013-2017, there were 3,451 school bus crashes in Minnesota, resulting in seven deaths. For additional information see link below to the latest State Patrol video regarding School Bus Stop Arm Safety: https:// youtu.be/TS-4aRELaA8 You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and always drive sober. Help us drive Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 559015848. Or reach him at Troy. Christianson@state.mn.us.
Two narcotics warrants executed in Fillmore County According to Fillmore County Sheriff John DeGeorge, two separate narcotics search warrants were executed on September 11, 2019 in Fillmore County. Fillmore County Sheriff ’s Investigators, with assistance from the Southeast Minnesota Violent Crime Enforcement Team executed a search warrant on Hudson Street in Canton Minnesota Wednesday afternoon. Suspected marijuana plants were seized from the property, along with a scale, and evidence of a marijuana grow. A second search warrant was executed on the same day on Pleasant Street in the City of Preston by Sheriff’s Office Investigators and the Preston Police Department. Suspected marijuana plants were also seized at this search warrant, along with evidence of a marijuana grow. Both cases remain under investigation, and charges are pending.
AUCTION CALENDAR Sat., Sept., 28 at 9:30am - Antiques, collectibles, furniture, household items, lawn & garden, sporting goods, tools, and a pickup. For more information, contact Murt Boyum, 507-273-6941. Listing in the Journal
Sun., Sept., 29 at 9am - Greenhouse inventory, antiques, collectibles, tools, household items. For more information, contact Spring Valley Sales, 507-346-2183. Listing in the Journal Thurs., Oct., 10 at 5:30pm - 3 bedroom rambler real estate. For more information, contact Spring Valley Sales, 507-346-2183. Listing in the Journal
Online Auctions Starts ending Tues., Sept. 24 - Tractors, combines, semi, farm equipment, skid loaders, Ventrac, numerous attachments, trailers, vehicles, miscellaneous. For more information, visit www.tmracompany.com. Listing in the Journal
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We will be selling a large selection of furniture, antiques, collectibles, tools, household items from the Andersons as they are selling their home at auction October 10, along with several parties downsizing and a greenhouse selling their surplus inventory. Selling 2 ringS all day • 14-16 hayracks of smalls Greenhouse inventory clearance, selling at 10am. 15 trees, fruit and shade trees, 50 shrubs - 8 different varieties. 700 perennials - including Daylilies, Hostas, Mums, Liatris, Daisies, Coneflower, Coral bells, Lamium, Poppies, Salvia, Delphinium, and Hollyhocks. Large assortment of wildlife prints. For more information, contact auction company or go to www.springvalleysales.com or auctionsgo.com
Dick Schwade Lic. 23-10018, 507-346-2183 or 7834, Cell 507-251-7313; Tom Jasper 50-113, 507-251-7654; Kevin Grabau 23-91, 507-951-1478 RINGMAN: Bob Root, Roger Becker CLERK: Spring Valley Sales - Fax 507-346-2163.
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Minnesota Twins. She had a heart of service and lived this out by serving in her church, her community and volunteering at Mayo Clinic. The funeral service for Audrey will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minn., with Pastor Norman Wahl officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Burial will be at the Chatfield Cemetery in Chatfield, Minn. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the American Heart Association or to the charity of your choice. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Cliff Campground, where he befriended many seasonal campers. His true happiness was working out of his garage Audrey (Adler) Borgen at home. Allie enjoyed spendAudrey Borgen, 82, of Roching his time helping many ester, Minn., died Thursday, other people, including family September 12, 2019. Audrey and friends. He never missed was born an opportunity to share his January 26, knowledge with the next gen1937, in eration on how to fix their Millville, bikes and/or silly shenanigans. Minn., to Allie had a passion for fixing Lauren and things from cars to houses and Mildred anything with wheels. He had (Greeter) a very creative mind and the Adler. ability to put his visions into She grad- Audrey (Adler) Borgen action. Allie enjoyed tubing uated from and camping with friends, and Rochester High School in took pride in just being able 1955. On January 16, 1960, to help people. He was a long she married Palmer Borgen at time member of the Whalan Trinity Lutheran Church in community, where his presence Rochester, Minn. They made and his abilities will be greatly their home in Chatfield, Minn., missed. until 2005, when they moved Allie is survived by his to Rochester. Audrey was codaughter Isabel “Izzy,” many owner of Borgen Oil Company, Albert “Allie” friends, girlfriend Jennifer and Inc. and Borgy’s Amoco Food Duncan Culbertson IV extended family. Shop and owner of Empty Nest Allie age, 35 of Whalan, He was preceded in death by Gifts in Chatfield, Minn. Audrey is survived by her Minn., died Thursday, Sep- his father, Albert “Lefty” Dunbeloved husband Palmer, son tember 12, 2019, unexpectedly can Culbertson III. A Celebration of Life will be Garry (Colette) of Rochester, at his home, held Sunday, October 6, 2019, Minn.; three daughters: Lau- of a heart from 1-6 p.m. at the American rie (Jim) Borowick of Min- attack. Allie Legion in Lanesboro. netrista, Minn., Polly (Mark) was born on A church service and burial Lien of Chatfield, Minn., and February 14, will be held at a later date. Dawn (Mike) Skalecki of Sav- 1984, raised age, Minn.; nine grandchildren, in Whalan, Everett E. Grabau seven great-grandchildren and Minn., by Everett E. Grabau, age 99, one great-great-grandson. She his father, Allie of Rochester, Minn., died is preceded in death by one sis- A l b e r t Culbertson Wednesday September 18, 2019, ter, six brothers and two grand- “Lefty.” Allie was cremated at Fossum Funer- at Patty children. E lwood Audrey loved traveling and al Home in Onalaska, Wis. Allie attended Lanesboro Center in dancing through life with Palmer, spending quality time schools. He was a long time C r e s c o , with their children and grand- employee and friend of Harry Iowa. E v e r children and watching the and Ivan Naber at Eagle ett Ernest G r a b a u was born Everett Grabau in Wykoff, Minn., on November 1, 1919, to Ernest and Selma (Fitzthum) Christ Lutheran Church..........………………..........Sundays - 9 : 00am Grabau. He was baptized and 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 confirmed at St. Johns LutherGreenf ield Lutheran Church..…..........……….......Sundays - 9 : 00am an Church in Wykoff, Minn. 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 While serving in the Navy durSt. Columban Church.…..…….......………………..Sundays - 10 : 00am ing WWII he was united in 4 08 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 marriage to Lois Schunke on St. Mary’s Catholic Church...…...................................Sundays - 8:00am June 25, 1945, in Spring Val405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 ley, Minn. They farmed southwest of Rochester from 1947If you are interested in listing your church, contact the Fillmore County Journal at news@fillmorecountyjournal.com. 2007. Everett enjoyed traveling and was a member of Trinity
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The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. Lutheran Church in Rochester. Everett is survived by his son Dawson (Linda) Grabau of Preston, Minn., sister Beatrice Eickhoff of Wykoff, Minn., four grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Lois, son David, and daughter Dalone. Funeral services for Everett Grabau will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, September 23, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rochester, Minn. Visitation will be held from 9-10 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester following the service. Online condolences may be left at www.Hindthudekfuneralhomes.com. Clenora A. Moran Clenora A. Moran, 97, of Winona and formerly of Peterson, Minn., died on Friday, September 13, 2019, at the Sauer Memorial Home in Winona. Clenora was born on January Clenora A. 18, 1922, Moran in Hattinger, N. Dak. to Carl and Adeline (Johnson) Hjelle. She was raised on the family farm in rural Peterson, Minn. On October 21, 1950, she was united in marriage to Clair Moran in Peterson. She and Clair farmed in the rural Peterson area until his death in 1986. Clenora then moved to Winona, where she lived with her daughter Lucy. Through her career, she worked as a CNA in Preston, Minn., Good Shepherd Home in Rushford, Minn., St. Anne, and the Sauer Home in Winona. Clenora was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson and the ladies aid and circle there. She is survived by a daughter, Debrah Moran of Winona. Clenora was preceded in death by her husband, daughter Lucy, and two sisters, Alta and Evelyn.
A funeral service for Clenora was held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson, with the Reverend Sarah Brown officiating. Burial took place at the East Grace Lutheran Cemetery in Peterson. Visitation was from 12 p.m. until the time of the service on Wednesday at the church. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford assisted the family with arrangements. Please leave a memory of Clenora and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral. com. Julius “Orville” Ruud Julius “Orville” Ruud, age 74, of Preston, Minn., passed away Monday, September 16, 2019, at Traditions of Preston. Julius Orville Ruud was born on January 9, 1945, to Albert Orville Ruud and Vivian (Hegg) Ruud in Spring Valley, Minn. He was a graduate of Spring Valley High School. At the age of 20, Orville was drafted into the Army, where he served two years in Vietnam. He married Dianne Drury in 1967, and to this union two children were born, Jon and Jennifer. Orville owned and operated Preston Automotive Service with his business partner, Roger Dyreson starting in 1968. Orville moved to Rochester in 1991 and worked for DHL as a delivery man. He was also a well-loved school bus driver for Fillmore Central Schools. Orville easily made friends and loved to visit with people. He loved trout fishing, attending his children’s sporting events, going for cruises in the countryside around Preston and Forestville in hopes of spotting some deer, and watching the Minnesota Twins. Orville was a handyman who loved to tinker, especially on cars and lawnmowers, and he could fix anything. After retirement, he See OBITUARIES Page 9 ➤
CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., SEPTEMBER 24 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* 9-11:30am and 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* 9am-12pm and 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* 10-11am, St. Olaf Catholic Church, Mabel.* 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* 12pm, United Methodist Church, 211 St. Anthony St., lower level.* 5pm, Spring Valley Public Library*
9-11:30am and 7pm, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Presbyterian Church, Mill St.* 7:30pm, Pioneer Jessie St.* 9am-12pm and Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.* 1-4pm, 525 Washington St. NW.*
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10-11am, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Assumption Church hall, Canton. 507Center. 507-272-3731.* 251-0520 for information.* 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, 1:30pm, Painting on glass, Gundersen Preston. 507-272-3731.* Care Center. , 5pm, Presbyterian Church. Come join us, 1-1:45pm, Coffee Street Fitness Center, looking for new members. Lanesboro. 507-272-3731.* 5-7pm, First , Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson.* Mabel.* THURS., SEPTEMBER 26 , 7:30pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, use side 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. door on Newburg.* 507-272-3731.*
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10-11am, Assumption Church hall, Canton. 507-2510520 for information.* 11am, Senior dining and games, Harmony House. 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*
SAT., SEPTEMBER 28 8am, Imamanuel Lutheran Church, register at city hall or online. 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson.* 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507) 765-2518.*
SUN., SEPTEMBER 29 1pm, La Crosse Queen dinner cruise, sign up at 507-886-5395.
7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*
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10-11am, Assumption Church hall, Canton. 507-2510520 for information.* 1-1:45pm, Coffee Street Fitness Center, Lanesboro. 507-272-3731.* , 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Preston.* , 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*
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Share your thoughts at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com to the service. A Celebration of Life will continue at the B&B Continued from Page 8 Bowl in Preston following the relived his mechanic days many burial. times when discussing cars and Online condolences may be tools with his beloved great- left at www.Hindthudekfunernephew, Kris Knutson. alhomes.com. Orville is survived by his former wife Dianne Ruud of PresDave Schmidt ton, Minn., son Jon (Stacie) Dave Schmidt, 77, of Preston, Ruud of Siren, Wis., daugh- passed away Thursday, Septemter Jennifer (Jeff ) Strack of ber 12, 2019, at Chosen Valley St. Paul, Minn., grandchildren: Care Center. Aaron Ruud of La Crosse, Wis., D a v e Adam Ruud and Ethan Ruud, was born both of Siren Wis., Addison March 30, Strack, Isabel Strack, and Eliot 1942, son Strack, all of St. Paul, Minn.; of Gerald sisters Ramona Gilbert of and Carol Spring Valley, Minn., Priscilla ( H a h n ) Keck of Harmony, Minn., and S c h m i d t . Cindy Johnson of Spring Val- After grad- Dave Schmidt ley, Minn.; and many beloved uating from Preston High nieces and nephews. School, he went on to college He was preceded in death at Wartburg College for two by his parents Albert and Viv- years, and then transferred to ian Ruud, sister Veronica Ruud, the University of Minnesota; sisters and brothers-in-law Pau- where he graduated with honline and Johnny Queensland, ors. Aileen and Dick Watson, Roger In 1965, he married Jeanette Gilbert, and Roger Dyreson, Larsen at Christ Lutheran nephew Scott Watson, and Church in Preston. granddaughter Ella Grace After college, Dave worked Strack. for a year at Hormel in Austin. Memorial services for Orville He then had a 40-year career Ruud will be held at 12:30 p.m. as a farmer who focused his on Friday, September 27, 2019, attention on the health of his at Christ Lutheran Church animals and the health of the in Preston with Pastor Mark soil. Woodward officiating. Burial After farming, he was a crop will take place in the Minne- insurance adjuster for seversota State Veterans Cemetery al years. He was also the in Preston at 2 p.m. following head usher at Christ Lutheran the service. Visitation will be Church for several years. held from 11:30-12:30 p.m. at Survivors include his wife Christ Lutheran Church prior Jeanette, three children: Diana
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Lanesboro
Pork BBQ Dinner
Sponsored by the Lanesboro Booster Club
Friday, September 27
Serving from 4:30pm until sold out Dinner includes a pork sandwich, chips, cookie and beverage… Held at the Lanesboro Bus Garage (NEXT TO FOOTBALL FIELD)
Hog raffle drawing at half-time!
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Ham & Meatball Supper 31872 State Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN Sunday, October 6, 2019 12:00 noon - 6:00 pm
MENU: Ham, Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Squash, Corn, Refrigerator Pickles Lefse, Buns, Homemade Pie, Beverage
Adults:$14.00 Children 6-12: $7.00 5 and Under: Free Adult carryouts available 507-467-3363
Quilt Raffle will be held at 6pm
Monday, September 23, 2019 Schmidt of Wabasha, Paul (Karen) Schmidt of Preston, and Sarah Schmidt of Madison, Wis.; two grandchildren, Vaughan Schmidt at Luther College and Devan Schmidt of Greenleafton; two brothers, Richard (Wanda) Schmidt of Fort Collins, Colo., and Chris (Marlene) Schmidt of Richfield; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. A funeral service for Dave was held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, September 16, 2019, at Christ Lutheran Church, with Pastor Dan Bredberg officiating. Burial took place in Carimona Cemetery. Visitation was at 10 a.m. Monday at the church. Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home assisted the family.
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many years working at the Red Owl Grocery store in Spring Valley. From there many people remember her jet black hair and turquoise dangly earrings. She also spent many years working at Pace Dairy in Rochester and spent many years as a farmwife living on her farm near Fillmore. She enjoyed her many animals, gardening and raising her Chihuahuas and miniature ponies. She also enjoyed arts and crafts, being outdoors, riding motorcycle and snowmobiling. Elaine was married to Miles “Hap” Stackhouse. They were later divorced. She was later married to George Stackhouse and they were later divorced. She is survived by her daughter Cindy McNamara of Spring Valley; Sons: Terry Stackhouse of Spring Valley, Chuck (Mary) Elaine J. Stackhouse Stackhouse of Preston, and Funeral services for Elaine J. Randy (Teresa) Stackhouse of Stackhouse were held 1:30 p.m. Spring Valley, 12 grandchilon Friday September 20, 2019, dren, 24 great-grandchildren at the Filland one great-great-grandson. more Free She is also survived by one Methodbrother Ron Smith of Fifty ist Church Lakes, Minn., and a sister-inwith Pastor law Jeanne Smith at the HarTim Ward mony Care Center. She was of f iciating. preceded in death by her parBurial took ents, a sister, Lois Briske, a place in the brother Lauren Smith and sisElaine F i l l m o r e Stackhouse ter-in-law Pat Smith. C e m e t e r y. Condolences may be left at Visitation was 5-7 p.m. on www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com. Thursday at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and James “Jim” Thompson continued for one hour prior to James “Jim” Thompson, the service at the church. 87, of Preston, Minn., died Elaine J. Stackhouse, age 92, Wednesday, September 11, 2019, died Monday September 16, at Tradi2019, at Spring Valley Living. tions AssistShe was born December 29, ed Living in 1926, to Newell and Minnie Preston. (Rick) Smith at Austin, Minn. J i m She was raised in the Sumner was born Township area, confirmed at to Elmer the Sumner Center United and AureMethodist Church and attend- lia (Krause) James “Jim” ed school in Sumner Center T homp s on Thompson and Wykoff. Elaine spent on November 19, 1931. He graduated from Preston High School. Jim married Joyce Ericson on January 8, 1966. They were later divorced. Jim farmed in rural Preston for several years. He ONLY YOU CAN retired in 1998 due to having PREVENT a stroke. Sadly, his life was WILDFIRES. forever changed. He had a love for his farm, horses, dogs and hunting. Survivors include his daughSMOKEYBEAR.COM ters Vicki (Rod) Jorgenson of Kasson, Karen Koens of Apple Valley, three grandsons: Tyler, Trent, and Taylor Koens of Apple Valley; sister-in-law ShirYOU ARE INVITED to our annual ley Thompson of Spring Valley, MEATBALL and several nieces and nephews. Jim was preceded in death SUPPER by his parents, sisters Jean Wednesday, October 2, 2019
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Lawrence and Shirley Freiheit, brother Bud Thompson, and granddaughter Bailey Koens. Visitation was held at HindtHudek Funeral Home in Preston on Saturday, September 21, from 12:30-2 p.m. DeeAnn K. Westby DeeAnn K. Westby, 63, of Rushford, Minn., died on Friday, September 13, 2019, at her home with her family at her side. DeeAnn Kaye Brand was born on June 25, 1956, in R u s h f o r d , DeeAnn K. Minn., to Westby Vernon and Marilyn (Johnson) Brand. She was raised in Rushford and was a 1974 graduate of Rushford High School. She graduated from technical school in Winona with a degree in cosmetology. DeeAnn married John Christensen, they had two daughters and were later divorced. She married Dean Westby on August 8, 1990, in Sturgis, S. Dak. together they had two sons. She worked many jobs, primarily in healthcare and also in food service at the public schools. DeeAnn was a crazy, up-beat, fun loving, perky, adventurous, caring woman who was an absolute hoot. She will be missed by all who loved and knew her. She is survived by her husband Dean; daughters Rana (Terry) Albrecht and Leah (Shawn) Tennant, a son, Steven (Alissa McCabe) Westby; grandchildren: Tawna, Tia, Kylie, Madison, Macy, and Izabella; and by a great-grandchild, Paisley with another on the way; siblings: Rick (Rhonda) Brand, Rocky (Holly) Brand, Rollie Brand, Ross Brand, Diane (Tim) Johnson, and Denise (Keith) Raaen; motherin-law Doris Westby, sisters-inlaw Cindy (John) Hoagland, Lisa (Dave Fairey) Von Arx, Ingrid (Will) Pape, and Tina (Kurt) Olloff. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Dylan, and father-in-law Shelby Westby. A memorial service was held 1 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2019, at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Peterson, Minn., with the Reverend Luther Mathsen officiating. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church.
4–8pm Carryouts available until 7pm
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Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Salad Bar, Green Beans, Squash, Buns, Pies, Coffee, & Milk. Adults & Carryouts • $12.00 Juniors (6-12) • $5.00 Children (5 & under) • Free
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of families that move into the district but are not attending Mabel-Canton for whatever reason (homeschooling, online curriculum, or open enrolling to another district). He suggested that if there were a standard way for school administration to be aware of such families, the school could then follow-up with those families to inform them about MabelCanton, so families could make an informed choice. Kuphal replied that connecting with such families is a challenge, asking, “If they don’t reach out to us, how do we do that?” He commented, “Everybody that is homeschooling is supposed to register that they’re homeschooling, but there’s no policing of that.” He said one
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idea would be for the school and the cities to create a “packet of information” that could then be given to new families in the area. It could include a variety of community resource information, and could be distributed by the school, city offices, and realtors, for example. Kuphal said even if a full “packet of information” isn’t created, a simple tri-fold brochure could at least give families a starting point. Council members asked how much impact open enrollment has on the Mabel-Canton district. Kuphal stated that currently, 64 students within the district are open enrolling “out” to another district, while 14 students from outside the district are open enrolling “in,” for a net loss of 50. He said there are a number of reasons why some students/
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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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families choose to do this. One of the major factors, he added, is the North Winn/Decorah agreement that Mabel-Canton has had for a number of years, which allows families to essentially “open enroll” even across state lines in this specific way. Discussion centered on two main topics. The first is whether there is significant value in using some type of survey to find out what citizens in the school district want the school and/or the two cities to do. There was general consensus that a survey could yield useful information, but there were questions about the best method of conducting such a survey, such as letters, phone, social media, website, etc. Each method has its own costs, benefits and disadvantages. Another main topic was branding. Bergey explained what branding could help the communities, school and businesses to become better known. He mentioned seeing signs recently for “Rushford Peterson Valley,” and said that’s a good example of branding that benefits communities and the school district. Bergey asked, “Is there a way we can brand Mabel and Canton? Is there a catchy phrase that we can get?” The group agreed this is something worth pursuing. Kuphal offered to show a brief Powerpoint presentation that the school district has developed, entitled “The Making of Mabel-Canton School District #238.” The presenta-
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crops prevented from planting nationwide and other devastation, more than $3 billion nationwide is available through this disaster relief package passed by Congress and signed by President Trump in early June.” WHIP+ eligibility WHIP+ will be available for eligible producers who have suffered eligible losses of certain crops, trees, bushes or vines in counties with a Presidential Emergency Disaster Declaration or a Secretarial Disaster Designation (primary counties only). Disaster losses must have been a result of, floods,
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95% of expected value; those who purchased the highest levels of coverage will receive 95% of the expected value. At the time of sign-up, producers will be asked to provide verifiable and reliable production records. If a producer is unable to provide production records, WHIP+ payments will be determined based on the lower of either the actual loss certified by the producer and determined acceptable by FSA or the county expected yield ads to run ONE and county disaster yield. The county disaster yield is the production that a producer would have been expected to make based on the eligible disaster conditions in the county. WHIP+ payments for 2018 disasters will be eligible for 100% of their calculated value. WHIP+ payments for 2019 disasters will be limited to an initial 50% of their calculated value, with an opportunity to receive up to the remaining 50% after January 1, 2020, if sufficient funding remains.
Both insured and uninsured degrees and set at the correct TOP HONORS producers are eligible to apply height measurements. Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 11 for WHIP+. But all producers Preston Cemetery Adminisery programs offered through receiving WHIP+ payments will the MNSVC-Preston a national trator Robert Gross expressed FSA, those losses are not eligible be required to purchase crop shrine. This is a confirmation his gratitude, “Congrats to the for WHIP+. insurance or NAP, at the 60% that this is one of the finest vet- team, because without you and Eligible crops include those coverage level or higher, for the erans cemeteries in the nation.” your hard work, this would for which federal crop insurDuring the July National not happen, and to our many next two available, consecutive ance or Noninsured Crop Administration’s community partners, honor crop years after the crop year for Cemetery Disaster Assistance Program which WHIP+ payments were 2019 Veterans Cemetery Grants teams, memorial rifle squads, (NAP) coverage is available, paid. Producers who fail to pur- Compliance Review, the Preston our sister locations, local counexcluding crops intended for chase crop insurance for the Cemetery received 91 out of 93 ty and cities, our leadership, grazing. A list of crops covered next two applicable, consecutive possible points for overall qual- and to the department (Minby crop insurance is available years will be required to pay ity performance in categories nesota Department of Veterans through USDA’s Risk Manas Interment Operations, back the WHIP+ payment. Affairs)! A very special thank MDAN TIME, the week such beginning 9/22/2019 South agement Agency (RMA) ActuAdditional information Grounds Maintenance, Head- you to the families for putting arial Information Browser at about WHIP+ program eligi- stone, Market and Niche Cover, their trust in our team and webapp.rma.usda.gov/apps/actubility and payment limitations Equipment Maintenance, and the State Cemetery program. arialinformationbrowser. can be found at farmers.gov/ other standards. These grounds are a shrine and The WHIP+ payment facThe Operational Excellence are sacred.” recover or by contacting your tor ranges from 75% to 95%, Award presented to the staff of local USDA Service Center. The Minnesota State Veterans depending on the level of crop the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., Additional loss coverage insurance coverage or NAP covThe Milk Loss Program will Cemetery in Preston, Minn., atop 169 acres that was donated erage that a producer obtained provide payments to eligible was the result of scoring 98%, by Fillmore County governfor the crop. Producers who dairy operations for milk that among the highest in the nation. ment, is one of three Minnedid not insure their crops in From the Gravesite Assess- sota State Veterans Cemeteries. was dumped or removed with2018 or 2019 will receive 70% out compensation from the ment Review, the Preston team The other two are located in of the expected value of the commercial milk market because received an accuracy score of Little Falls and Duluth, with crop. Insured crops (either crop of a qualifying 2018 and 2019 100%, which means that all of the Duluth location holding its insurance or NAP coverage) natural disaster. Producers who the inspected headstones were dedication event on Saturday, will receive between 75% and suffered losses of harvested com- set at the desired angle of 90 September 21, 2019. modities, including hay, stored in on-farm structures in 2018 and 2019 will receive assistance through the On-Farm Storage Loss Program. 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Mabel-Canton okays door lock and PA systems
2019 Mabel-Canton School Board. By Rich Wicks The Mabel-Canton School Board met in regular session on September 17. All members were present (Mark Wiedemann, Jason Marquardt, Traci Livingood, Chris Miller, Principal Michelle Weidemann, High School Secretary Lynette Donald, Superintendent Gary Kuphal, Diane Wilder, Board chair Cristal Adkins and Chris Loppnow).
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Superintendent Kuphal asked the board to consider two capital outlay requests. The first, at a cost of $21,660, was for a centralized door-locking system by which all doors could be immediately locked down via a simple computer keystroke, in case of emergency. The second request is for a PA system to allow communication throughout the building. He asked the board to consider approving that “at a
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cost not to exceed $15,000” as he explained that he’s still looking for the most cost-effective system. The board approved both requests. Superintendent Kuphal updated the board regarding the recent water damage, and the subsequent repairs. He said the decision was made not to replace the entire carpeting in the Media Center, and this helped keep costs down. He expects the final
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total cost to be just under the $25,000 insurance settlement. He also stated that the band room is expected to be ready for use again very soon. Principal Wiedemann shared that, “We had a good start to the school year. I do want to thank the Booster Club. We held a pep fest last week on Friday, and introduced the fall teams… and the Booster Club donated T-shirts to all our new students and staff, and all the kindergarteners.” She also mentioned that Homecoming Week is rapidly approaching, September 30 through October 5. She added, “We’ll have a pep fest as usual on Friday… around 12:40, and then a parade down Main Street around 2 p.m..” She also mentioned that there will be a semi-formal dance on Saturday, October 5, 7:30-11 p.m. at the community center. Regarding the annual certification of the levy for the school, Superintendent Kuphal had submitted information to the board stating, in part, “As usual, we should certify the maximum this month, and then set the actual amount at our December meeting… this gives us the greatest flexibility and options.” He added that he does not know of any school district that doesn’t handle annual levy certification in this manner. The board certified the maximum levy. There was discussion about past-due lunch accounts. Superintendent Kuphal summarized the status, and how Mabel-Canton generally handles communication with families that have an overdue balance. The board suggested including a certified letter as one of the standard steps in the process, so the school would have “proof ” of mailing, in case legal action were undertaken. There
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was also a question on whether or not online payment of lunch accounts is an option. Principal Wiedemann said currently, cash or checks are the only ways to pay into a lunch account. She said online payment is something Mabel-Canton could offer, but there is a cost to the school for this. No action was taken at this time. The board approved the resignation of Kati Bergey (Math Wizards advisor). The board also approved several hirings, including Kay Cross (Elementary Music 4-6, and 7-12 Choir), Ruth Ann Sacquitne (Math Wizards advisor), Ruth Ann Sacquitne and Tamitha Peter (Jr. High Knowledge Bowl), and Brady Livingood (FT custodian). Appreciation was given for several recent donations, including to Waterloo Ridge Lutheran Church Women (school supplies), Mabel-Newburg Methodist Church ($300 worth of school supplies), Mabel-Canton Booster Club ($250 toward rooms for the volleyball tourney at Burnsville on September 20), Thomas Wunderlich ($300 for the fourth grade classroom), and to the American Legion Post 400 Canton ($200 for weight room supervision). Kuphal shared thanks for everyone who helped with the recent Volunteer Clean-up Day, which was held August 25. He said a lot of good work was done, including some items that were not even on the “to-do list.” The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m., and Kuphal then offered an informal tour of the construction progress within the building. The next regular board meeting will be Tuesday, October 15 at 6 p.m. in the media center. The public is welcome at all open meetings.
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A little of this, A little of that. By Kathy Little Everything I know about playing poker I learned from country western singer Kenny Rogers. Perhaps you recall his hit song “The Gambler”? Some of the lyrics are very educational. “You got to know when to hold’em. Know when to fold’em. Know when to walk away.” The song continues with a warning about counting your money at the table. Personally, I don’t have to worry about counting any winnings because I am a poor card player and very unlucky. Actual playing cards have been around and enjoyed for over 600 years. Gypsies, traders and crusaders introduced cards from China and Asia to Europe. It was very common to associate playing cards with soldiers and drinking. The first cards in Italy
were hand painted and beautiful luxury items that only the upper class could afford. The Germans eventually printed cards so they were more affordable. The French were responsible for taxing playing cards. The English followed suit. The English invented the four suits, but America is responsible for the addition of “the joker,” which could be used as a wild card. Today, cards are cheap and easily portable so people can play anywhere. Kids usually play games like “go fish” and “crazy eights.” Only a very naive adult can be talked into playing “war,” which can go on for hours. As a kid, my friends and I played Authors, which was considered educational, and
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Informational meetings for citizen science stream monitoring opportunity The National Trout Center will be hosting two informational meetings about a citizen science stream monitoring opportunity. This is a joint venture between the National Trout Center (in Preston, Minn.) and Winona State University in direct response to a 2015 fish kill that might have ended differently if better stream monitoring practices were in place. Learn about the project and what volunteer opportunities are available for you to help make a difference in our water quality. The lead scientists for this project will be available to answer questions. Refreshments will be provided. Sign
up for stream monitoring, Save Our Streams, training from the Izaak Walton League (to be held at the National Trout Center) on Saturday, October 26 to become a certified stream monitor (Save Our Streams training is not a requirement for participation but is strongly encouraged). Please attend one of these meetings to learn how you can get involved! 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the National Trout Center located at 120 St. Anthony St. S., Preston, Minn. p.m. with the location TBD For more information please contact Jenny Biederman (507) 457-2259.
Chatfield Band invites new members If you play an instrument and would like to join a vibrant community band, you are hereby invited to join the Chatfield Brass (and woodwind) Band. Rehearsals have begun and are on Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Chatfield Elementary School band room. Prospective members are encouraged to visit and join at any time. Instrumentalists that haven’t played since high school or college will find understanding, fellow musicians who went through the same “lip-building” process when they joined the band. The group currently has 40 very active musicians and would like to build on that number to ensure that the band continues to be a strong and sustainable organization. The director of the band is Carmen Narveson, retired elementary music teacher at Chatfield. When you join the Chatfield Brass Band, you will find a group of musicians of all ages,
from all walks of life, who come to band because they love music, love to play their instruments, and enjoy playing in a quality group that is fun and active. It is a stress-free environment! The band members hail from 15 different communities. The yearly schedule for the band includes a Holiday Concert in December, a series of “Concerts in the Park” in the summer, and parades and concerts in surrounding communities. The Chatfield Brass Band has a 50-year history and is well known throughout the state. The group plays an active part in the Chatfield community and enjoys the support of the city and community members. As a non-profit corporation, they also own the Chatfield Music Lending Library and support its efforts. To learn more about the band visit their website at chatfieldband.org. Contact Carmen Narveson at 867-3315 or chatfieldbrassband@gmail.com for more information.
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Rushford-Peterson approves wage increase for routes
The R-P School Board discusses HVED needs at the September 16 meeting. Pictured, left to right, are Superintendent Jon Thompson, Clerk Laura Hahn, Board Chairman John Linder, and Board Directors Joyce Iverson, Jeff Michel, and Bonnie Prinsen. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner By Kirsten Zoellner New R-P Superintendent Jon Thompson, at the helm just a few months, is making some changes with the way school board meetings are conducted and detailed them at the Monday, September 16 meeting. In the past, the board agenda has included statements from Principals Angela Shepard and Jake Timm, Community Education
Director Lisa Lawston, and former Athletic Director Dan Bieberdorf (new director John Loney) reiterating details from their monthly reports. Not only has Thompson nixed the redundancy, he’s scheduled a special board meeting with district staff once every trimester. The first special board meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 9, at 5 p.m. At the
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meeting, several teachers will be presenting information to the board. “I’m looking forward to the special meetings. They don’t get enough opportunity to share what they do professionally. What you do in the classroom is the most important thing you do,” stated Thompson. State assessment results will be one topic discussed. “I’ve been working a lot on setting goals,” he added. “I haven’t had a chance to sit down with the staff yet, like I want to, hopefully, this month. I want to report out to the board what I’ve heard in these conversations.” Thompson also noted one particular goal is to better understand school finances. “I still have a ways to go with my sit-down conversations with our teachers, but my hope is that our second special meeting will feature a sharing out of how these conversations have shaped my personal goals as superintendent and will most likely impact our district goals,” said Thomson in his report. The second special meeting will be held in December/January. Thompson also stressed an appreciation for Truth in Taxation information. Recently attending a Minnesota Association of Superintendents and Administration training conference and noted the information is important in telling the district’s financial story to the public. “I think people want me to say it’s harder; it’s not really. Sure, there are nuances,” he added. “I’m really excited about that meeting (Truth in Taxation). One of my goals is to try and do everything in the most simplistic way possible, incorporating new ideas.” At the meeting, the board approved several items, including increases to the pay rates for van drivers on particular routes. The route discussed is a 40-minute drive for special education students. “The proposal is to give $.50 more per hour to those driving students with behavior issues, so we can keep them,” noted Thompson. The
district has purchased a GoPro surveillance camera but is considering adding a para educator on the route. “Hopefully we won’t get to that point.” It was made clear that the increase will not be given for specific individuals, but rather for whichever driver covers the routes. There was concern raised for the driver having to focus on the road and the students. However, Thompson made it clear safety is a priority. “This driver does an awfully good job at remaining calm and concentrating on the road, and will pull off if needed.” Thompson also updated the board on an ongoing gymnasium roof leak. Last week, during a rain event, the roof leaked while a volleyball game was being held, prompting both the game and fans to be relocated. “It hasn’t been ignored, but we’re having some trouble figuring it out. The plan is to get everyone on the roof [contractor, architect, engineer, and school officials] to try and solve the issue. It was embarrassing. There were comments made. They were not rude, but being honest. Everyone deserves a shoutout for being patient with us and cheers to fans from both schools,” said Thompson. “I have experience with roofs that leak on new buildings. Water has this way of working its way down and it’s difficult to locate. We don’t like it any more than the public does. We’re going to fix it as quickly as possible and the right way.” An update on Hiawatha Valley Education District (HVED) facilities were also provided. R-P is one of 13 school districts that are a member of the larger cooperative, which serves special education needs for the districts. Facilities continue to be a significant issue for HVED and
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the advisory board, comprised of district superintendents, has narrowed options to three alternatives; having two sites, north and south, serve the needs of the district area; construction of a single facility at a cost of $50-60 million, or to maintain the current arrangement. Currently, HVED rents a number of facilities including one in Wabasha, two in Winona, and one in Caledonia. Duplication of services does occur, but the proximity of the sites to districts utilizing services is an issue. While a new site is the highest ticket price, there is an advantage of cost-sharing within the collaborative and duplication of services would not occur. Maintaining the current arrangement is the least feasible. R-P Board Director and representative to HVED Val Howe clarified the situation, citing the four levels of special education. “Usually with levels one and two, the school can handle it. With level three it gets trickier for school districts, so they send them in for programs in special education. HVED is working to see if districts could keep these kids. Level four is sending to HVED, removing from school. We are running out of space for these kids. It’s to a place where we will have to say we can’t help them.” “It’s difficult to serve kids in the districts and it becomes a collaboration to share those costs,” added Thompson. “The need is there and it’s the best for our kids.” Once HVED’s advisory board determines the best possible solution, all 13 districts will vote. All districts must agree unanimously on the decision. The next regularly scheduled board meeting is Monday, October 21, at 5:30 p.m., in the forum room. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Monday, September 23, 2019
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Fillmore County Sports (7-11, 61 yards, TD passing; rushing TD) helped. It’s an interesting district race. The top five teams are L-O (3-0), Southland (3-0), GM (2-1), Houston (2-1), and SG (1-1, 2-1). L-O, which didn’t have a program a couple year ago, has beaten both GM and SG. Lanesboro is 1-1, 1-2.
Hot Shots
Houston running back Wyatt Walters chews up yards as Burro Seth Semmen reaches for the tackle. After a 21-yard first half, Walters had four yards of 25-plus yards in the second. His big effort helped the ‘Canes to a 44-14 win over Lanesboro (See “Second Half...” for more). Photo by Paul Trende
Conversion Lifts R-P to 8-7 Win By Paul Trende What’s that old saying? It all comes down to this. For Rushford-Peterson football, it literally all came down THE TRENDE to a couple REPORT plays late (on their last possession) in the game versus Goodhue. Both resulted in scores, giving Davin Paul Trende Thompson’s group a good early season win. In a battle between two rivals who seemingly always play each other very tight, it was defensive slobber-knocker. The squads combined for ten punts and three turnover-on-downs. Goodhue moved the ball effectively in the first half, but not the second (where three of four possessions were three-and-out). R-P moved the ball effectively in the second half, but not the first (where the first five possessions resulted in punts). The only score in three plus quarters was a second stanza Sam Opsahl to Kyle Schoenfelder 2-yard TD pass,
giving the Wildcats a 7-0 lead. Late in the fourth, on the wings of back-to-back drives that went 17 plays and 9 plays but ended on downs, the Trojans finally persevered to pay-dirt. It took 10 plays to go 34 yards. R-P converted a critical 4th and 2 at the Wildcat 26 (Malachi Bunke 11-yard pass to Vinnie Mason). They converted a 3rd and 5 at the Wildcat 10 (Peyton Morrison 9-yard run). After backto-back first and goals from the one were stuffed, Morrison finally punched through for the TD. R-P then elected to go for two, getting a Bunke to Tommy Ekern pass conversion for the 8-7 lead! Goodhue then had time for five plays, but got to just the R-P 43 yard-line before time expired. The Trojans eked out the win. Triton Meldahl (20-107 rushing), Bunke (7-18, 77 yards, TD passing), Mason (2-39 receiving), and Morrison (11-31, TD rushing) did the most work for R-P. Opsahl (10-15, 99 yards, TD passing) and Schoenfelder (10-22 rushing; 2-16, TD receiving) got the Wildcats in the end zone. Goodhue was held to just 83 yards on 31 rushing attempts. R-P had 12 first downs to Goodhue’s 10. R-P out-gained
the Wildcats 136 to 32 in the second half. The win ended a four-game losing streak for the Trojans in the series. Six of the team’s last seven meetings have been decided by a touchdown or less. R-P is 0-0, 2-1. The Wildcats had received votes to be ranked in state (#12 in Class A).
Second Half Propels ‘Canes Past Burros
The first half score was 12-8. The second half score was 32-6. Houston football found its running game in the second stanza and powered past Lanesboro in a week three South-East football contest. Cody Hungerholt’s Houstonites never trailed. The ‘Canes scored the game’s first 12 points, getting a Mikkel Schutte to Wyatt Walters 44-yard TD pass on their first possession, a Schutte to Cade Roth 25-yard TD pass early in the second quarter. Lanesboro scored a series later via a Seth Semmen 1-yard plunge and subsequent two-point run. Each team fumbled going into the end zone (at the one-yard-line) in the stanza. And they combined for five turnovers, including backback-to-back-to-back late in the second quarter. At halftime it
was anyone’s game, Houston up 12-8. The second half was nearly all team double-H, led by RB Wyatt Walters. The senior had 7 carries for 22 yards in the first half. He then notched four runs of 25-plus yards in the second. His 38-yard TD run opened the post-intermission scoring. After a 5-yard Burro punt, Walters went for 36 yards, setting up a Schutte 2-yard TD run. Lanesboro answered; a Semmen to Ben Snyder 3-yard TD pass. James Semmen’s guys were hanging around down 26-14 midway thru the third quarter. But Houston scored 18 unanswered points in the fourth, getting a safety, a Schutte 2-yard TD run, and a Caiden Olson 4-yard TD run. Walters had runs of 25 and 28 to help enable the two scores. The ‘Canes moved to 2-1 overall and in district courtesy of a 44-14 win. Walters (17-174, TD rushing; 2-58, TD receiving, two FRs) and Schutte (6-10, 108 yards, 2 TDs, two conversions, INT passing; two rushing TDs) did the big work. Alex Van Gundy (8-62 rushing, 2-21 receiving) helped. Lanesboro’s workhouse was J.T. Rein (32-127 rushing). But the sophomore had 10 carries and just 12 yards in the second half after a 12-carry 115yard first half. Snyder (3-36, TD receiving) and Semmen
LARP’s Luke O’Hare (17:24.2) won his second cross country meet in as many tries, repeating as D-E Invite champion. Teammate Tyler Rislov notched his second straight third place finish. MabelCanton volleyball, ranked #6 in Class A, beat Lanesboro to stay perfect (6-0, 13-0) on the year. Sarina Stortz had 18 kills (.708 efficiency). Junior Kenidi McCabe was honored for having eclipsed 1,000 career digs. The Burros rallied with a good 3-0 win over once-beaten Randolph (6-1). Lanesboro is 4-3, 10-12. Kandace Sikkink had 8 kills, 23 assists, 10 digs, and 3 aces as FC volleyball beat Southland. Lauren Mensink had 12 kills, 16 assists, and 12 digs as the Falcons beat La Crescent. FC is 2-1, 7-7. Chatfield won three matches on the week to eclipse last year’s win total of six. The Gophers are 2-1, 7-7. R-P’s Alyvia Eide totaled 129 digs over six matches, 17 sets (7.6 digs per set).
Football (9/13)
Faribault B.A. 35, FC 14 (FC: Zach Haugerud 6-27, 157 yards, TD, 3 INTs passing; Carson Kiehne 2-120, TD receiving. Falcons: 0-0, 0-3) Triton 16, #7 in AA Chatfield 14 (C: Reid Johnson 12-23, 189 yards, 2 TDs, INT passing; Chance Backer 5-100, TD receiving; Maysn Remme 2-68, TD receiving. T: Braxton Munnikhuysen 19-136 rushing; Austin Melder 23-89, TD rushing; Parker Boe 6-48, TD rushing; Adrian Martinez 19 yard FG. Cobras jumped out 13-0 in first quarter. Gophers took lead in 14-13 in third quarter. Martinez’s field goal early in the fourth proved the game-winner. Gophers went 3-and-out, interception, and fumble thereafter. Chatfield muffed two punts, got out-gained on the ground 273 to 70. Gophers: 1-1, 2-1) #9 in 9-Man SG 42, M-C 22 (M-C: Dawson Wilder 20-115, 2 TDs rushing; Gavin Johnson 15-80 yards, TD rushing; 3-22 receiving. Johnson’s TD run gave Cougars a 22-20 lead late in the third quarter. SG answered with an early fourth quarter score making it 26-22, then recovered a fumble in the end zone making it 34-22. They won the fourth 22-0. M-C: 0-3, 0-3) #2 in 9-Man Mountain Lake 43, Kingsland 0 (K: Kaden Rath 11 tackles (10 solo). Knights: 0-2, 0-3) See SPORTS Page 21 ➤
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Monday, September 23, 2019
Fillmore County Sports SPORTS
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Volleyball (9/10 - 9/14)
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Chatfield 3, La Crescent 0 > 25-19, 25-16, 25-15 (C: Devann Clemens 9 assists, 14-14 serving, 6 digs; Paige Erickson 3 kills, 5 blks, 3 aces; Abi Hinckley 8 digs, 3 aces; Peyton Berg 7 digs, 3 aces; Kielan LaPlante 7 kills; Zayda Priebe 5 kills) FC 3, Southland 0 > 25-7, 25-14, 25-9 (FC: Hadley Yoder 14 kills; Krista Jorgenson 9 kills; K. Sikkink 8 kills, 23 assists, 10 digs, 3 aces; Maddie Krage 8 kills; L. Mensink 7 kills, 17 assists, 6 digs; K.J. Corson 22 digs; Hope Sexton 9 digs) Lanesboro 0, M-C 3 > 25-18, 25-9, 25-19 (M-C: S. Stortz 18 kills (.708%), 7 digs, 3 aces; Payton Danielson 9 kills, 6 digs, 3 aces; Jordyn Newgard 4 kills, 10 digs; K. McCabe 33 assists, 14 digs; Molly Lee 4 kills, 3 aces; Emily Carolan 4 kills. L: Sydney Taylor 7 kills, 10 digs; Kaci Ruen 6 kills, 7 digs; Ella Cambern 14 assists, 12 digs; Malia Tessum 18 digs; Jessie Schreiber 6 kills; Payton Benson 7 digs) R-P 1, PEM 3 > 21-25, 25-27, 25-13, 16-25 (R-P: Isabelle Kahoun 8 kills, 19 assists, 7 digs; A. Eide 31 digs, 17-17 serving; Kaleah Davis 8 kills, 4 aces; Lakyn Rasmussen 7 kills, 14 digs; Kaylee Ruberg 6 kills; Elly Malone 10 digs) Houston vs Kingsland (Postponed in second set per condensation on floor) Lanesboro 3, Randolph 0 > 25-15, 25-22, 25-22 (L: K. Ruen 11 kills, 14 digs, 10-10 serving, 4 aces; S. Taylor 6 kills, 13 digs, 17-18 serving, 5 aces; J. Schreiber 6 kills; M. Tessum 17 digs; E. Cambern 23 assists,
7 digs; P. Benson 9 digs) Houston 3, L-O 1 > 25-17, 25-15, 15-25, 25-18 (H: Jenny Albrecht 10 kills, 13 digs, 3 blks; Tessa Peterson 10 kills, 8 digs; Emma Geiwitz 10 kills; Becca Rostad 14 digs; Casey Porter 25 assists. Houston: 3-2, 5-11) Kingsland 3, G-E 1 > 25-11, 25-19, 20-25, 25-20 (K: Ellie Buchholtz 6 kills, 23 assists (including 1,000th), 3 blks; Shelby Beck 10 kills; Caitlyn Miner 10 kills; Hannah Peshel 9 digs, 3 aces; Audrey Webster 8 digs. Knights: 3-2, 3-8) L-A 3, R-P 1 > 17-25, 25-19, 8-25, 14-25 (R-P: K. Davis 11 kills; A. Eide 24 digs; K. Ruberg 7 kills, 14-14 serving, 4 aces; L. Rasmussen 10 digs; E. Malone 9 digs; I. Kahoun 16 assists, 7 digs) La Crescent 0, FC 3 > 25-13, 25-15, 25-14 (FC: L. Mensink 12 kills, 16 assists, 12 digs; M. Krage 12 kills; K. Sikkink 9 kills, 13 assists; K.J. Corson 21 digs) PEM 3, Chatfield 1 > 22-25, 26-24, 24-26, 23-25 (C: Mollie Henry 7 kills; Carlie Berge 6 kills; K. LaPlante 6 kills; P. Erickson 5 kills; Z. Priebe 5 kills, 5 ½ blks; D. Clemens 17 assists, 7 digs; Teagan Allen 13 assists; P. Berg 14 digs; A. Hinckley 8 digs, 19-19 serving, 3 aces) W-K “Vets” Invite (FC beat D-E (25-17, 20-25) and R-P (25-27, 25-21) in pool play, losing to Norwood-Young America (14-25, 13-25). They then lost to #7 in Class A Caledonia in a championship quarterfinal (1925, 18-25). Tourney leaders: M. Krage (26 kills, 4 ½ blks), L. Mensink (19 kills, 37 assists, 19 digs, 6 aces), K.J. Corson (39 digs), Hope Sexton (24 digs). Chatfield beat St. Anthony Village (22-25, 25-15) and
ElliE Buchholtz Kingsland Volleyball
Kingsland junior Ellie Buchholtz notched her 1,000th assist in a Knights win over Glenville-Emmons. The Buchholtz sisters knock off another milestone, as Lauren had over 1,000 kills and over 1,000 points in basketball. Photo by Paul Trende, Fillmore County Journal
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Lanesboro (25-21, 25-22) in pool play, losing to #7 Caledonia (20-25, 17-25). They then lost to Norwood-Young America in a championship quarterfinal (21-25, 25-23, 8-15). Tourney leaders: K. LaPlante (16 kills), Z. Priebe (17 kills, 6 ½ blks), P. Erickson (11 kills, 7 aces, 8 ½ blks), M. Henry (12 kills), P. Berg (45 digs), D. Clemens (31 assists), T. Allen (26 assists), A. Nosbisch (16 digs, 31-32 serving, 7 aces), A. Hinckley (17 digs). R-P beat D-E (25-16, 25-9), lost to FC and Norwood-Young America (22-25, 19-25) in pool play. They fell to W-K (25-23, 15-25, 13-25) in a consolation semifinal. Tourney leaders: K. Davis (27 kills, 8 aces, 7 blks), K. Ruberg (23 kills), A. Eide (74 digs), E. Malone (45 digs), I. Kahoun (54 assists, 37 digs), L. Rasmussen (30 digs), Alora Wilkemeyer (15 kills). Trojans: 1-3, 5-11. Lanesboro beat St. Anthony Village (25-16, 25-13) in pool play, losing to Chatfield and #7 Caledonia (16-25, 21-25). The Burros lost to Goodhue (19-25, 11-25) in a consolation match. Tourney leaders: S. Taylor (23 kills, 23 digs), K. Ruen (23 kills, 22 digs), E. Cambern (48 assists), M. Tessum (33 digs), J. Schreiber (12 kills, 7 aces), P. Benson (20 digs), Kaylee Peterson (26-26 serving, 5 aces))
Cross Country (9/10 & 9/14)
D-E Invite (Lake City (33) beat LARP (40) to take boys’ title. LFC took 7th (of 7). L. O’Hare (17:24.2) won his second straight meet, besting PEM’s Samson Hagen (17:43.5). LARP’s T. Rislov (17:43.6) narrowly took third. LARPers Ricky Buchanon (10th), Grady Hengel (12th), and Andrew Hoiness (14th) finished top 15 (of 79). LFC didn’t have a top 25 runner. Lake City (34) beat Rochester Area Homeschoolers (53) for girl’s title. LFC finished fourth (of five). LARP was incomplete. Lake City’s Jacey Majerus (21:02.7) beat PEM’s Madilyn Simon (21:35.1) for girls’ title. Burros Brielle Ruen and Addie Miner took 11th and 15th respectively. Morgan Pickett took 20th. Hannah Linder took 22nd (of 66) to lead LARP) Luther College Invite (Bloomington Jefferson (107) beat Iowa City (117) for the boys’ title. Chatfield took 22nd, LFC 27th (of 28 teams). Colden Longley of Jefferson (15:44.37) was race champion. Neither Chatfield nor LFC had a runner in the top 50 (of 193). Onalaska (73) beat Dubuque Senior (75) for girls’ title. Chatfield took 15th, LFC 26th (of 27). Micah Poellet (18:14.31) of Linn-Marr was the race champion. Gophers Aletta Strande (20:40.53) took 35th (of 191))
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Preston certifies preliminary levy By Karen Reisner The preliminary 2020 budget and levy was adopted unanimously at the Preston City Council’s September 18 meeting. Councilman Charles Sparks was absent. The total preliminary levy for 2020 is $985,130. This will require a 4.57% property tax levy increase over 2019, or a difference of $43,084. These numbers can be reduced when the final levy is approved in December, but can not be increased. Local government aid for 2020 will be a less than $1,700 more than last year or $499,120. Increased expenses include higher health insurance expenses, a 2.5% cost of living increase for employees, increased per capita ambulance services costs, new office equipment, election expenses, new capital equipment for the fire department, and police property/liability insurance and computer support. Other business in brief ment again enters into an agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety for traffic safety enforcement projects. The Toward Zero Deaths grant is provided to pay officers for extra shifts to conduct enhanced traffic enforcement. The Fillmore County Sheriff is the fiscal agent and administers the grant funds. The program has been shown to reduce fatalities, major injuries, and medical expenses since the inception of the program. nesota Municipal Utilities Association to provide safety coordination services with the city/ utility was approved. The city shares the cost of the service
with the utility (45/55). Mark Hottel, safety coordinator, is in Preston two days per month. He provides mandated safety trainings, including “employee right to know, blood-borne pathogens, first aid, fire extinguisher use, and confined space entry.” The city’s share of the cost for 2020 is estimated to be $7,402. ment to Planning & Zoning Committee was approved. He will replace Matt Schultz. City Administrator Joe Hoffman for Mibroadband’s application to the Border to Border grant program was approved. The partnership, which includes Harmony/ Mabel/Spring Grove telephone and MiEnergy, is proposing to build a fiber backbone in Fillmore County. This will include a fiber line through Preston. nesota Cities dues for 2020 in the amount of $1,573 and Minnesota Mayors Association dues for 2020 in the amount of $30 were approved.
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Kingsland approves sports uniform contract county fairs and a garden plot. They also told of upcoming FFA events. No representatives were on hand from the Student Council or Key Club. Public thanks was given to Knutson Construction, for their $8,215 donation to the Kingsland Courtyard project. The donated funds included a $5,000 in-kind donation from the company, and $3,215, which was raised from the sale of scrap metal removed during the summer renovations. Horsman voiced a “heartfelt thanks.” The board voted to certify the proposed property tax levy at the maximum amount, as suggested by Business Manager Amber Uhlenhake. She explained that it is standard practice to initially approve the maximum, since the initially set amount can never be raised, only lowered. The board
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. set the annual Truth in Taxation meeting for Monday, December 16, at 6:15 p.m. At that time, the final levy amount will be decided. Principal Klavetter informed the board that, with the summer renovations essentially completed, “The first week of school went off very smooth,… it looked like a normal first week of school.” He added that enrollment numbers are never “official” until October 1, but he said currently, Kingsland is “holding steady” at the elementary level, and K-12 overall looks be “pretty steady or slightly up.” Horsman brought up the proposed two-year Teacher Contract. She said that she, Tiffany Mundfrom and Superintendent Hecimovich had worked on the contract and met with teachers’ representatives. She summarized that there were “no big major changes” in the proposed contract. The board approved it as presented.
Horsman summarized information in the Kingsland School Parents (KSP) report. Horsman stated, “They have new Knight gear in, they have adult shirts for $20, and kids’ shirts for $10, and they’ll be available in the elementary office… and yearbooks should be coming pretty soon.” She also mentioned the KSP Fall Carnival, which will be held November 8, from 6-8 p.m. in the Kingsland cafe. It is free and open to the public. The next board meeting will be a work session on Monday, October 7, at 6 p.m. in the elementary conference room. The next regular board meeting will be Monday, October 21 at 7 p.m. On that evening, the board will hold a community informational meeting (regarding the upcoming referendum vote) from 6-7 p.m., immediately before the board meeting. As always, the public is welcome at all open meetings.
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Maddie Snitker and Becca Hansen discuss FFA club events. Photo by Rich Wicks By Rich Wicks The Kingsland School Board met on September 16. Board members present included Board Chair Jackie Horsman, Maranda Emig, Natasha Howard, Tiffany Mundfrom, Leah Stier, and Kyle Rader. Also attending were Principal Scott Klavetter, Jason Thompson and Business Manager Amber Uhlenhake. Superintendent James Hecimovich was absent. No members of the general public had signed up to address the board. As previously discussed at the board’s “work session,” there is an option for Kingsland to sign a five-year contract with BSN Sports to provide all Kingsland athletic uniforms. This would result in financial benefits for Kingsland, including a $6,000 yearly credit. The board voted to approve the contract, selecting Under Armour as the specific brand. The board approved a number of hirings, resignations and lane changes. Hirings included Linda
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Holland (Preschool Assistant), Jeff Tart (Bus Driver), Steve Tammel (moving from sub bus driver to full-time), Christine Rathbun (PT evening custodian), Samantha Siskow (ninth grade VB coach), and Garrison Hubka and Kaden Dohlman (student crossing guards). Resignations included Rachael Burt (Knights of the Round Table), Lexi Hardecopf (resigned from Kingsland, but will still work there as a SMEC employee), Eric Bicknese (JH boys basketball), and Matt Reiland (JH girls basketball). Lane changes included Tonia Gardner to MA, Alex Michenfelder to BA+15, Erin Milz to MA, Amanda Lorentz to MA, and Angela Forland to MA. The board also approved leave of absence requests regarding Amanda Lorentz and Cindy Erding. Maddie Snitker and Becca Hansen reported to the board regarding the FFA club. They summarized the FFA events over the summer, including
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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: STORK TREE SERVICES LLC 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. 215 2ND ST SE HARMONY, MN 55939 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. STORK TREE SERVICES LLC 215 2ND ST SE HARMONY, MN 55939 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: August 21, 2019 Tyler Stork Publish 23,30
PREBLE TOWNSHIP FILLMORE COUNTY, MINNESOTA ORDINANCE NO. 2019-01 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE PREBLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION The Town Board adopted Ordinance No. 2019-01 to formally establish the Preble Township Planning Commission. The Town Supervisors, the Clerk, and the Treasurer constitute the Planning Commission. The Ordinance sets out the duties of the Planning Commission, which serves in an advisory capacity to the Town Board. A copy of the ordinance is available for inspection at the Mabel Public Library, the County Law Library, and a copy may be obtained by contacting the Town Clerk. Keri Sand, Town Clerk Publish 23
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 ATFORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 16,23
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF FOUNTAIN An application has been filed by LAURA SCHROEDER AND JODY WIZA, OWNERS OF BEAVER BOTTOMS SALOON, Fountain, MN for a conditional use permit to construct a 20’ X 24’ deck for outdoor events and accessary use for the bar, Section 130.30 Conditional Uses (5.) B-1 District Standards, Zoning Ordinance No. 88. The property is described as follows: Property ID #: R 24.0142.000 98 Main Street, Fountain, MN 55935 You are herein notified that a hearing will be held by the Fountain Planning Commission on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019, at 6:30 P.M. in the Fountain City Office, located in the Fire Hall, 104 Main Street, Fountain, MN to consider objections to said request. This publication shall constitute as notice to each resident and each owner of real property within three hundred fifty (350) feet of the outer boundaries of the property in question. Any person wishing to express an opinion of the matters to be considered at the public hearing can be heard orally in person on Wednesday, October 2nd, 2019, or in writing by mailing comments to Ronda Flattum, City of Fountain, P.O. Box 115, Fountain, MN 55935. Publish 23,30
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Parcel “1”: PID# 11.0074.000 and that portion of PID# 11.0072.000 lying North and West of Union Ridge Drive: 47 acres m/l, with 23 acres m/l tillable, outbuildings and a well. Parcel “2”: That portion of PID# 11.0072.000 lying South and East of Union Ridge Drive: 73 acres m/l, with 48 acres m/l tillable, 21 acres m/l woods and an existing building site. Parcel “3”: The combination of Parcels “1” and “2”, containing 120 acres m/l. Parcel “4”: That portion of PID# 11.0070.000 lying North of Union Ridge Drive: 53 acres m/l, with 11 acres m/l tillable and 40 acres m/l woods.
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Sealed bids will be received at Murphy Law Office, 110 East Main, Caledonia, MN 55921 until Monday, October 7, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. Bids shall be made in writing, enclosed in a sealed envelope and plainly marked “Union Ridge Property Sale” on the exterior. The bid shall contain the name, address, phone number, email address, parcel number and bid amount. Each original bid shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check payable to Murphy Law Office Trust Account for 5% of the bid as earnest money deposit. SELLERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS AND TO NEGOTIATE WITH BIDDERS, AND FURTHER RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CONDUCT A BID-OFF BETWEEN THE TOP SIX (6) BIDDERS. If Sellers exercise their right to conduct a bid-off, the bid-off shall occur on Monday, October 14, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at Murphy Law Office. Sellers reserve the right to conduct the bid-off according to Sellers’ discretion, including the right to conduct a confidential bid-off in person or by telephone.
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13020 241St ave, harmony , mn
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.
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
$84,500
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
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Chatfield Office Rochester Office 116 N. Main St. 4123 26th St. NW
Results $79,900
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 $109,900
HOBBY FARM Approximately 6 acres near Deer Creek - Beautiful setting with 2 bedroom 1 bath updated and remodeled home. Large machine shed, partially heated, hen house and lean-to. Property is fenced for animals and pasture area.
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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
25224 795th ave Spring vaLLey
$239,000
$124,900
27639 230th st, pReston 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
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110 CoFFee st. LanesboRo 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
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330 paRksiDe DRive se, pReston Come check out this refreshing floor plan that is appealing and functional. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with room to grow. Nice yard with no neighbors to the rear and the patio is ready and waiting for you to enjoy.
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/BUILDING SITE $59,900
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2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, fishing, camping • Private • Ideal for house or cabin REDUCED! 27583 Deep RiveR RoaD LanesboRo $569,900
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140 acres • Prime hunting ground • 63 acres tillable • 20 acres pasture • Building site with outbuildings • 1920 sq. ft. pole shed • Barn • Well
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31414 220th St, Lanesboro 30 A
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
Cabin on paved trail & Root River. Ideal for getting away & enjoying the outdoors. Enjoy this little getaway or plan to stay. $59,900
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
105 Preston St NW, Preston
507 Fillmore Ave S, Lanesboro
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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
32420 Garden Road, Harmony
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
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Private setting in center of town w/ neat view & great location. Parklike feel and tons of potential.
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
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
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 bathrooms, electric fireplace. Basement is insulated & wired, walk-out. 3 car garage. The kitchen cabinets are quarter sawn oak and the floors are rustic hickory. $315,000
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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
301 Ashburn St E, Lanesboro
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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
202 Hudson Ave, Canton
PENDING/sold 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
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
CUTE AND COZY
ONE LEVEL LIVING!
NEW LISTING
$54,900
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH
492 PLEASANT ST SW, CHATFIELD
#5237988
FRESHLY RENOVATED!
NEW PRICE
$169,000 228 HARWOOD AVENUE NE, CHATFIELD #5287977 • 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 LISTING $345,678 517 HAWKEYE ST. SW, CHATFIELD #5290512
#5220607
• 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
• 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
NEW CONSTRUCTION - RANCH!
EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN & WELL MAINTAINED NEW LISTING
2017-NO NEED TO BUILD!
$389,900 #5281842
$389,900 373 HILLSIDE DR SE, CHATFIELD
#5281554
• 5 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage • 0.28 Acre • 5 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage • 0.28 Acre • Both levels finished • Stone accents • Vaulted ceilings • Private master suite • 9’ Ceilings • Panel doors • Main floor living • Private Master Suite w/walk-in closet • Quality built • Walkout • Patio • Deck • Storage Shed • Solid doors • 9’ ceilings • Large open space out backyard • Beautiful yard • Fenced yard • Security system • Still time to personalize with your own colors & tastes • Heated/Finished Garage • Move-in & Enjoy AMAZING 3 STORY HOME NEAR TROUT STREAM
#5295300
WALKOUT RANCH WITH NEW SEPTIC
$329,900
NEW PRICE
10541 HWY 52 SE, CHATFIELD
$149,900
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage (24’ x 30’) • No steps • Gas Fireplace • Large Patio • New furnace •1657 sq. ft. • Brick Exterior • Nice solid house • Private backyard • Quiet Street • Selling “AS-IS”
RANCH WITH EVERYTHING NEW IN 2012 7.16 ACRES
$209,900
NEW LISTING
404 JAMES ST NE, CHATFIELD
PERSONALIZE YOUR NEW HOME
$169,900
$799,900
11 ACRES
#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 6.73 ACRES HOBBY FARM
105 ELMWOOD ST EAST, LANESBORO
#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 PRIVATE COUNTRY SETTING
• 3 Bedroom home/apartment on second level • Main floor kitchenette • ¾ Bath ideal for Airbnb rental • Main level for office or retail space • Wood floors • New metal roof and quality triple pane windows • Enclosed porch • Patio • Garage • Across from Bike Trail
EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS – HUNTING- FISHING
77 ACRES
$649,900 30286 HOT IRON DRIVE, CHATFIELD
$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
PRISTINE HOBBY FARM
4.75 ACRES
$349,900 27839 271ST AVE, FOUNTAIN
#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
$69,900 301 W TRACY ROAD, SPRING VALLEY
www.timdanielson.com 272 Main St. North Chatfield MN 55923 Ph: 507- 867-9100 Cell: 507- 259-9110
ELCOR Realty Co. SOLD 29151 231ST AVE, FOUNTAIN SO• 2LBathsD• 2 Car Garage • 4 Bedrooms 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 100 PLEASANT STREET SE, PRESTON
• 5-2 Bedroom Units • 1-1 Bedroom unit
LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE
#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
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#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
ATTENTION INVESTORS!
$109,900
#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
FARM LAND
20266 STATE HWY 16, WYKOFF
#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
$393,900
32876 US 52, CHATFIELD
#5253824 #5253738
TIM DANIELSON
homes@timdanielson.com
$349,900
NEW LISTING
1475 AMCO DR SE, CHATFIELD
5 ACRES
29297 GUNFLINT ROAD, CHATFIELD
#5293784
• 3 Bedrooms • 2 remodeled baths • 2 Car Garage (992 sq. ft.) • 6 Panel doors • In-floor heat in finished garage • Updated mechanicals & appliances • New flooring • Established neighborhood • Well maintained • Walking distance to High School & Pool
sold
5 ACRES
UPDATED COMMERCIAL BUILDING
Each office Independently Owned & Operated.
MOVE-IN CONDITION!
504 PARK ST SE, CHATFIELD
• 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”
1:00-2:30 PM
1448 AMCO DR SE, CHATFIELD
across the prairie. Mature trees comb the hillsides.
STOP BY at: 25 West Center St in Harmony
Minnesota & Iowa Licensed
NEW LISTING
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
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
www.timdanielson.com
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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Monday, September 23, 2019
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
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. h16,23,30-o
CUSTODIAL SUBSTITUTES NEEDED: at Fillmore Central Schools, Harmony/Preston MN. Interested candidates should submit a completed Classified Employment Application to Mr. Heath Olstad, Principal, PO Box 599, Harmony, MN 55939 or heath.olstad@ isd2198.k12.mn.us. Application available at any office or online at www.fillmorecentral.k12.mn.us. Fillmore Central ISD #2198 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. h23,30-o
Full-Time Para-Professional for the current school year. Lanesboro Public School is a progressive P-12 district located in Southeast Minnesota. Send cover letter and application to Business Manager Julie Schreiber, 100 Kirkwood St E, Lanesboro MN 55949. Application for the position can be found on our school website (www.lanesboro.k12.mn.us). Open until filled. EOE
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.
EMPLOYMENT
Lanesboro School District #229 is accepting applications from qualified individuals for the position of
GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SERVICES
Has current openings for experienced, mature, and caring individuals
Nursing Assistant 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
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
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
WANTED: HERDSMAN AND EQUIPMENT OPERATOR. Holst Dairy is seeking a self-motivated individual for a full-time position at our dairy operation in rural Lanesboro. Responsibilities include: Mixing feed for the cows, harvesting crops and other field work, milking of the cows and additional assorted jobs, including machinery repair. Hours vary by the week, typically about 45 hours per week. Training will be provided. Some animal and/or machinery experience preferred. Hourly salary and paid vacation time will vary based on experience. Call or text Tom at 507-9518941 for additional details and to apply. h23,30-x TRUCK DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED at Stevens Transport! Earn $1000 per week! Paid CDL Training! No experience needed! 1-844-452-4121 drive4stevens.com. (NANI)
Now HiriNg!!! Full and Part-time positions available in Preston and Spring Valley. Full-time LPN position in Rushford. 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
The Fillmore County Journal is seeking a creative and talented
graphiC designer versed in adobe indesign and photoshop. This part-time position will be the right fit for someone with great attention to detail, positive customer relations skills and a flair for design. please send a letter of interest and design samples to publisher, Fillmore County Journal, p.O. Box 496, preston, Mn, 55965 or email to jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com.
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATIONIST Long term sub. New London-Spicer Schools. MN licensure required. See www.nls.k12.mn.us/employment for more information. (MCAN)
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 HELP WANTED ON DAIRY FARM near Fountain. For information call 507272-8390. h23,30-o
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.
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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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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Assisted Living of Preston
Now HIRING
is seeking dedicated, caring and compassionate individuals for part-time shifts Part-time evenings (4:30-9 pm and 5-9 pm, rotating holidays and every other weekend) Must be 18 years of age
STRAIGHT TRUCK DRIVER needed with Class B CDL for SE MN. Local routes from Rochester, MN to surrounding areas and back. Looking for substitute and full-time drivers. Split shift. Must be 21 years of age. Good driving record and work history required. $20.88 to $21.70 per hour plus benefits which include holiday pay, vacation pay, and an excellent retirement plan. Call 608-457-2671, fax 608-457-2656, email prokschtransit@yahoo.com, or mail resume to N811 Old River Road, Stoddard, WI 54658.
Contact: Pam Kunert, RN • Community Director & Director of Health Services email: pkunert@oxfordmgmt.com Traditions of Preston | 515 Washington St. NW, Preston, MN | 507-765-3837
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
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NORBY TREE SERVICE: Stump grinding, tree trimming, and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. s8/2TFNo
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CHS has multiple openings for Seasonal Laborers/Drivers at all our CHS locations including Byron, Claremont, Grand Meadow, Ostrander, St. Charles, Wykoff, & Chester, IA. Potential employees must be familiar with farm equipment, mechanically inclined and CHS has multiple openings for Seasonal Grain Laborers/ CHS has multiple openings for Seasonal Laborers/Drivers at all our BESSE MINI STORAGE Units availpossess or have the ability to obtain a Class A or B CDL or a seasonal Scale operators for fall harvest in Kasson, Claremont, able. Preston, MN. 507-765-2471. CDL. Please apply online at www.chsrochester.com/aboutCHS locations including Byron, Claremont, Grand Meadow, s30TFN-o Grand Meadow, Ostrander, St. Charles & Wykoff. us/careers. Ostrander, St. Charles, Wykoff, & Chester, IA. Potential employees All shifts available. Please apply online at: If you have any questions contact: GULLICKSON REPAIR - Car and truck Chris (Byron & Claremont) 507-775-2900 www.chsrochester.com/about-us/careers repair and DOT inspections! Over 30 must be familiar with farm equipment, mechanically inclined and Mike (Grand Meadow) 507-754-5125 years experience in mechanical work! possess or have the ability to obtain a Class A or B CDL or a seasonal Call Richard Gullickson at 507-765Mark (St. Charles) 507-932-4830 If you have any questions contact 3664. s10TFN-o Steve (Wykoff) 507-951-3343 CDL. Please apply online at www.chsrochester.com/aboutThrisha (Kasson) at 507-634-7545 x424 Troy (Ostrander) 507-657-2234 us/careers. Chris (Claremont) at 507-528-2175 Jeff (Chester, IA) 563-565-2415 Troy (Ostrander & Grand Meadow) at 507-440-0647 If you have any questions contact:
Tommy (St. Charles) at 507-251-8373 TNT Lawn Service Chris (Byron & Claremont) 507-775-2900 Mark (Wykoff) at 507-429-6577 MAKE ARRANGEMENTS NOW FOR YOUR SNOW C ARE Mike (Grand Meadow) 507-754-5125 EOE • MOWING • AERATING Mark (St. Charles) 507-932-4830 • STUMP GRINDING • POWER B ROOMING • FALL C LEAN-UP • INSURED Steve (Wykoff) 507-951-3343 PLOWING • LIGHT B AC KHOE WORK Troy (Ostrander) 507-657-2234 •• SIC NOW E MANAGEMENT C ALL:
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TRAILER SALES & SERVICE, Inc. 507-886-4600
ironsidetrailersales.net 1 block West of Kwik Trip next to Solberg Welding
Ivan Vreeman
We are pleased to announce we now sell & service Boss & Snowdogg Snow Plows. We have a selection of new and used trailers and we are an authorized dealer for Wilson, Kiefer Industrial, Road King, Alum Line, and Pacesetter trailers. We also provide service work when your trailer needs a tune up.
507-268-4977 OR C ELLPHONE: 507-429-6755
(FREE ESTIMATES)
507.886.7469 (SHOW)
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27...................7:30PM SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28.. 4:00PM & 7:30PM SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29... 4:00PM & 7:30PM B RING YOUR OWN B UCKET FOR POPCORN EVERYDAY & SAVE! 11753 State Hwy 43, Mabel, MN 55954 Craig Henry Shop 507.493.5399 • Mobile 507.450.5573
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The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County
Monday, September 23, 2019
Randy Haakenson
507-886-7469
GARAGE SALES MULTI-FAMILY SALE. September 27, 1-5, September 28, 8-5. 100 Fillmore St. W., Wykoff. Freezer, snowblower, grill, weed trimmers, dresser, clothing, books, household items, and much miscellaneous. g23-x
326 Parkside Dr. SE Res 507-765-2297 Preston, MN 55965 Cell 507-251-5535
Scheevel and Sons, Inc. (507) 765-4756 Precision Laser Excavating
Specialties: Ponds, Waterways, Terraces, Driveways, Building Sites and More.
See us for all your trailer sale and service needs!
Ron (507-273-9796), Aaron (507-272-3923), Eric, & Nate Scheevel Owned by Dennis Solberg of Solberg Welding 507-886-4602
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‘13 CHRYSLER Town & Country Touring, DVD, Leather, $8,495 ‘12 CHRYSLER Town & Country Touring, DVD, 102,000 Miles ‘11 CHEVY Equinox LT, FWD, Local Trade $8,495 ‘11 RAM 1/2 ton Quad Cab, SLT, 4WD, 97,000 miles, “Outdoorsman” ‘10 CHEVY Traverse LT, AWD, Only $6,495 ‘07 FORD Edge SE, AWD, Very Clean!!! $6,750 ‘07 GMC Sierra PU (Reg Cab) 2WD, 116,000 Miles ‘06 CHRYSLER Pacifica LTD, Local Trade, Sunroof ‘05 Caddy SRX AWD, Local Trade, Only $5,995 ‘05 CHEVY 1/2 ton Extended Cab, 4WD “Cheap” ‘03 Dodge Grand Caravan, $2,195 ‘02 FORD Explorer Eddier Bauer, 4WD, Local Trade ‘02 CHEVY S-10 Crew Cab, 4WD, CHEAP! ‘01 Dodge 1/2 ton Extened Cab, 4WD ‘01 CHEVY 1/2 Ext Cab 4x4, Only $1,495
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NOW ONLY $14,995
2018 Chevy Suburban LT, 4WD, DVD, Sunroof, NAV, Heated Leather, Fac Warr
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2012 Chrylser Town & Country Service PHone 563-547-4910 Touring L, DVD, 102,000 Miles, Leather Service: Brent Holten Keep that great GM feeling with genuine GM parts
NOW ONLY $10,995
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, September 23, 2019
The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County
SPRING VALLEY CHEVROLET BUICK SaleS • Service • PartS • Body ShoP • towing
www.SPringvalleychevyBuick.coM 507-346-7337 • 120 e. grant Street • SPring valley, Mn
2013 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 3500 LT Super clean work truck, powered by 6.6 LTR duramax, lined with leather/heated seats, 90% rubber and drives like new! Sale priced at $25,950
2017 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE This Sierra is the best looking truck on the lot! Equipped with chrome appearance package, this truck will turn heads. Blowout price at $29,000 with special financing options available!! Only $399 month payment with 10% down payment. Hurry this one will not last!
2015 BUICK ENCLAVE LEATHER Get ready for winter.Tthis all wheel drive features leather with heated seats and is perfect for someone who lives on gravel road; the champagne silver metallic paint makes it look great all the time! This is a super buy at only $19,900!
2019 BUICK ENCLAVE PREMIUM LOADED WITH LEATHER If you want to drive in the lap of luxury this enclave premium all wheel drive is for you! Loaded with leather with heated and cooled seats, navigation and captains chairs and only 9,975 miles, MSRP was $54,000, buy today for only $41,575. Wow!!!
2019 CHEVROLET COLORADO 4WD Z71 This Colorado is a loaded Z71 4WD with leather and heated seats and looks great in cajun red metallic, sale priced at $32,975, this is an awesome buy. Stop in today and save!
2019 CHEVROLET TRAVERSE LT This Traverse LT3 all wheel drive features 1st and 2nd row captains chairs with premium leather and heated seats and is blowout priced at $35,991. You will not find a better deal anywhere. Buy today and save!
2019 CHEVROLET IMPALA PREMIER Powered by the direct inject V6 with over 300 HP the Impala is very powerful yet very economical! Loaded with leather and heated seats and low miles of 13,661. This is just about $10,000 less than new, stop in and save today!
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