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Good Earth Village celebrating 50 years - all year long

Wheeler’s owner asks city of Harmony not to use parking lot

BY H ANNAH WINGERT hannah@fillmorecountyjournal.com

At the May 14 Harmony City Council meeting, Jeremy Kruegel from Wheeler’s asked the city and its contractors not to use the Wheeler’s parking lot to access the city’s north lift station. He had previously brought the issue to the council’s attention several years ago and is still having issues. “The city has their own access to all that,” he said. “They don’t need to be on Wheeler’s lot.”

City Maintenance Director Chris Johnson assured Kruegel that the city workers do not use his lot anymore for access.

However city contractors often do. Kruegel felt that it was the duty of whoever was bidding the jobs with contractors to pass on the information about his parking lot. The council agreed to make sure that neither the city maintenance workers nor the contractors use the parking lot at Wheeler’s. If,

Good Earth Village’s executive director, Dianna Parks presenting at the Annual Meeting at Log Lodge, where discussions led by president of the board of directors, Pastor Dan Doering, focused on celebrating the 50th anniversary events being offered this spring, summer and fall.

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BY M ARY WHALEN mary@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Located just north of Spring Valley, Minn., Good Earth Village remains one of the “best kept secrets” of the area, but the camp staff members are hopeful the word is getting out in 2019 as opportunities to celebrate the 50th anniversary begin! Years of praying, planning, and constructing were necessary before this family friendly campground began, so those mak-

ing plans for the celebration decided to take the entire year to commemorate, acknowledge and remember the last 50 years.

Good Earth Village (GEV) is inviting everyone to join with them!

The History of Good Earth Village began when 500 acres were gifted by the late Dr. Lowell Colvin Barr, who gave credit for the inspiration to donate the land to Mr. Ham Huus.

The mission statement expresses a core value commitment

which is followed still today, “Exploring God in Creation, growing faith in community, engaging the world as followers of Christ.” The idea of preparing visitors to carry the values focused on during camp and utilizing these values as they head back into their everyday lives is a key reason this Christian camp is so successful, plus everyone agrees that the food served is delicious!

There will be many chancSee GOOD EARTH Page 2 ➤

for some reason, it is necessary to park there, Kruegel will be contacted first to get his permission.

Fillmore County Assessor Brian Hoff was present at the meeting for the Board of Review. Several Harmony residents were present to ask questions about their assessed property value. Hoff was able to answer their questions and no further action was taken.

Harmony resident Marilyn Norton addressed the council regarding a trailer that has been parked on the side of the highway near her home for months. She has spoken with the trailer’s owner who was not amenable to moving it.

“Enough is enough,” she said.

“What can we do?” Council member Tony Webber noted that while there is nothing the city can do right now based on See HARMONY Page 11 ➤

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Technology upgrade and law enforcement vehicles

BY K AREN R EISNER karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Approval was given for a technology upgrade for the Highway Department and two new vehicles for the sheriff’s department at the county board’s May 14 meeting.

Highway Engineer Ron Gregg explained the VRS Technology upgrade will be used to gather survey data. It helps them access MnDOT’s stations and will be more accurate and faster. The upgrade was approved at a cost of $8,303 as recommended by

the Technology/Land Records/ GIS committee.

A bridge replacement project on CSAH 4 in Sumner Township, about one-half mile west of Washington, was awarded to the low bidder, Alcon Construction Corp., (one of three bids) with a bid of $261,465.80.

The board approved advertisement for bids for replacement of a bridge on CSAH 1 north of Ostrander. Gregg said this bridge may be replaced this year, if possible.

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es for people to observe the 50th anniversary, yet the weekend gathering of GoodStock is an extra significant event since not only are staff from years ago invited back for a time of reunion, but everyone is welcome to join the fun. Tyler Anderson, director of Retreat Services, remarks, “This is the first time we have done something to this scale with our weekend GoodStock event.

Good Earth Village used to host a Bluegrass and Gospel Festival in the early to mid ‘80s and we have the old posters and pics!

So this celebration gets us back to hosting a music festival for the public to help celebrate our 50th anniversary! Our staff and board of directors are very excited. We recently started doing weekly Band Announcements for GoodStock on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ pg/goodearthvillage/posts/ and will be continuing to announce our performers and update our website with that information.”

Keeping up to date with all that is offered plus sharing individual stories is an important way to celebrate Good Earth Village. Stories from camp counselors and campers as well as their parents abound and the GEV staff look forward to hearing them.

Staff witnessed the sharing of stories on Monday, May 13

Recognizable symbols gracing the grounds of Good Earth Village are three crosses overlooking the 500 acre hiking and camping area just north of Spring Valley, where leadership development training and community service opportunities complement this full-service retreat center.

Photo by Mary Whalen when a full house gathered for a “Lunch and Learn” with Al Batt. The meal prayer included a musical rendition of a blessing set to the “We’re gonna win Twins” fight song led by Paul Little, Food Service and Hospitality manager, who also introduced everyone to onion salad.

At the closing of the meal, Al Batt was invited to the microphone. Al is a gifted wordsmith and lover of the feathered creatures in this world. Sharing his stories of battling cancer and the joy of pigeons he witnessed, Al reminded everyone that all people are fighting some sort of battle. He mentioned that we “don’t get to pick what’s wrong with us” then mused, “I’d go

with hay fever!” His inclination to being “wisely frugal” led him to discuss the ideas that, “I loved my dad, just never believed I become him,” had the audience remembering their parents and a life growing up where sharing stories was an everyday occurrence. Paraphrasing a quote from Muriel Rukeyser, Al stated, “The universe isn’t made of atoms, it’s made of stories,” mentioning how God loves to hear our stories.

The stories filling Log Lodge entertained and inspired those gathered and snippets of birding lore enlightened and challenged both avid birding folks as well as those who knew little about ornithology. A word originating

The wit and inspiration of Al Batt of Hartland, Minn., was shared with the fortunate reserve ticket holders at one of the 50th anniversary special events at Good Earth Village on May 13.

Photo by Mary Whalen in the late 16th-century, Latin ornithologia, meaning “bird science” from the Greek “ornis’ (bird) and “logos” (theory, science, thought) became a focus for Al early in his life and for 50 years he’s been sharing his

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Listing the many species of birds he’s seen this spring, Al See GOOD EARTH Page 7 ➤

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Monday, May 20, 2019

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week.

C OMMENTARY One Moment, Please...

Getting the next generation involved

By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com On May 8, our newspaper office was graced with a bright and talented group of writers.

These were the Fillmore County Journal Student Writers, participating in the 20th annual Journal Writing Project.

E v e r y school year, starting in September, Assistant Editor Ellen Whalen contacts all seven Jason Sethre school districts in our circulation area to let administrators and English teachers know about our program.

The high school students, often seniors, are asked to commit to submitting a written opinion piece for publication in rotation with all other writers. Annually, we’ve ranged between seven and 15 writers per school year.

And, the topics the students can write about are wide open.

While not all student writers were able to attend our May 8 meeting, we did have six present: Katrina Bergey (Fillmore Central), Anna Erickson (Mabel-Canton), Pailey Gorden (Fillmore Central), Leah Himlie (Rushford-Peterson), Hannah Schneekloth (MabelCanton), and Maddie Smith (Fillmore Central). Those not present were Amara Nelson (Fillmore Central) and ZachEditorial Cartoon

ary Queensland (Kingsland).

This meeting presented an opportunity for our staff to get a better sense of how we were connecting with our next generation of readers. We need to understand their perceptions of newspapers and the role they serve in the community. What can we do better?

Do their friends read the newspaper? If not, what can we do to encourage their friends to read the newspaper?

We talked about a wide variety of content that appeared in the newspaper that interested them, along with some content that was of less interest.

We asked them about their writing experience over the course of the school year. Have you had people notice that you wrote something in the newspaper? What sort of feedback did you receive?

What could we do to make the Journal Student Writing Project better for the future?

Did you find it challenging to come up with topics to write about? Was there ever a time when you were hesitant to write about a topic because you were concerned about public response?

What are your thoughts about the role of newspapers in a community?

We gained a wealth of insight from this meeting, and we will plan on conducting more meetings like this with future Journal Student Writing Project participants. Our conversations with these young writers and readers will help us shape our product to better serve

Journal Student Writing Project participants (L to R): Maddie Smith, Leah Himlie, Katrina Bergey, Pailey Gordon, Hannah Schneekloth, and Anna Erickson attended a year-end wrap-up meeting on May 8 at the Fillmore County Journal office in Preston, Minn. Amara Nelson and Zachary Queensland were not available to attend the meeting.

Photo by Jason Sethre generations to come. And, we need to keep that conversation going, year after year.

I shared with these six student writers that when I worked at the Rochester PostBulletin from 1994 to 1999, I was in my early 20s. Around 1995, management asked me to attend a meeting about the newspaper launching a website.

At that time, post-bulletin.com did not exist.

I was the youngest person in the room by at least 15 years. As I sat around a huge conference room table full of experienced managers, internally I questioned what I could bring to the table due to my lack of experience. I was told that they wanted my fresh perspective as the next generation they needed to get involved in the future of the company.

Looking back on that experience today, I greatly appreciate being included in those conversations.

While I can’t recall the details of our meetings, more importantly I can reflect on the fact that I was invited to the table for my input.

And, from that moment on, I was sent to newspaper conferences in Chicago and all over the midwest. I recall sitting in on a session at one of the conferences in downtown Chicago, and one of the speakers pointed to me and said “You are the future of this industry.

You will be in a leadership role some day.” I was probably 23 years old at that time, and I honestly thought he was crazy.

I had no plans for being in a leadership role at that time.

So, when Ellen Whalen and I met with the student writers on May 8, I explained to them how they are the future of our newspaper. I explained how they will be invited to the table for their input in the future for whatever career path they choose, and they should always take advantage of those opportunities. They are the future.

These student writers took advantage of the opportunity to express themselves in the newspaper. And, from what

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I hear from our readers, they appreciate seeing these young writers offering their insightful perspectives. It’s mutually beneficial.

It’s not easy to put yourself out there. It’s easy for people to sit back and share their opinions among friends, or even on the Internet. When it is published in 13,500 newspapers, it becomes a permanent record that is shared with everyone.

And, once it is printed, it can’t be deleted like an online comment or social media post.

Thanks to the Katrina, Anna, Pailey, Leah, Hannah, Maddie, Amara, and Zachary for taking a seat at the table for the 20th annual Journal Student Writing Project.

Our future looks bright!

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OBITUARIES Kenneth Leo Barthel Kenneth Leo Barthel, age 77, of Preston, Minn., passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019, at his home after a long battle with cancer.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Columban’s Catholic Church in Preston Kenneth at 10:30 a.m.

Barthel on Monday, May 20, 2019, with Father Edward McGrath officiating.

Inurnment will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery Columbarium in Preston. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church.

Ken loved the Lord and was ready to make his journey Home.

Ken was born on April 8, 1942, in Minneapolis to Roman and Colette (Scherber) Barthel. At the age of three, they moved to a farm outside of Michael, Minn.

At the age of five, they moved to Albertville, Minn., and he started Catholic school. He served mass at St. Albert’s Church until the age of 18. In 1960, Ken began working at Honeywell at the downtown plant, Minneapolis, in the punch press department. In 1966, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and proudly served for two years in Germany. Upon his discharge, he returned to Honeywell. While he was there, he was trained for work in the tool and dies department, building jigs and dies that pierced, and also formed and cut off parts. He retired from Honeywell in January 1998. He then worked for a friend, Joel Dunn, for two years repairing

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trailer homes. Following that, Ken started working for Midwest Diesel, delivering parts around the Twin Cities for the next five years. Upon retiring from there in 2004, he moved to Travelers Country Club in Clear Lake, Minn. Ken enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and playing cards. He later took up woodworking and built many beautiful furniture pieces in addition to decks and add-on additions to homes. He also enjoyed spending time with family and his many friends in Minnesota and Texas, where Ken and Barb spent many years.

He is survived by his wife Barbara, children: John (Lisa) Barthel, Erika (Jeff) Nusbaum, Daniel (Samantha) Barthel and step-daughter Heather (Michael) Powell; seven grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, a sister, Yvonne Roden; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Roman and Colette and a brother Roger.

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Audrey Drogemuller Audrey Drogemuller, age 93, of Fountain, Minn., died Friday, May 10, 2019, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester, Minn.

Funera l services were held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Fountain Lutheran Audrey C h u r c h , Drogmuller with Pastor Kerry Eversole officiating. Burial took place at Crown Hill Cemetery in Preston, Minn. Visitation was 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15,

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In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Fountain Lutheran Church or Seasons Hospice House.

Audrey Carol Ann Williams was born February 15, 1926, to Albert and Myrtle (Joseph) Williams in York Township, Fillmore County, Minn. She was a graduate of Preston High School. On December 16, 1946, Audrey was united in marriage to Marcus Drogemuller at German Lutheran Church in Preston, and together they had two daughters, Marcia and Debra.

Audrey kept busy as a 4-H leader, was involved with the Fountain Lutheran Church Ladies Aid, and taught Sunday school. She was always putting others before herself. In her free time Audrey liked to read, embroider, cook, and bake, especially goulash and sugar cookies.

Audrey is survived by her daughters Marcia (Joe) Specht and Debra Bjortomt, both of Fountain, Minn., grandchildren Jill (Barry) Shephard of North Carolina, Jeff (Kayia) Grabau of Rochester, Minn., Chad (Andrea) Bjortomt of Lanesboro, Minn., Jada (Adam) Bernau of Wykoff, Minn., Dawn (Nathan) Bernau of Fountain, Minn., William (Belinda) Drogemuller of Chatfield, Minn., Christy Mabe of Chatfield, Minn., Jacob (Denise) Drogemuller of Chatfield, Minn., Jennifer (Chad) Sagdalen of Rochester, Minn., and Jason (Samantha) Drogemuller of Lanesboro, Minn.; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, five step-great-grandchildren, and her nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Marcus in 2009, sons Robert and Marcus Jr., son-in-law Richard Bjortomt, grandsons Eric Bjortomt and Andrew Drogemuller, four brothers, and a brother and sister in infancy.

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Merton Fairchild Merton Fairchild passed into the arms of the Lord on May 15, 2019.

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The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County Merton was born May 30, 1930, to Donald and Myrtle Fairchild. On June 4, 1950, he married Shirley Nordheim and started their family.

He was honored to serve in the United Merton States Army Fairchild during the Korean War. Merton will be most remembered for his love of family, his generous spirit, “hauling Amish,” his love of gardening, especially roses; and collecting John Deere memorabilia.

He is proceeded in death by his wife Shirley, special friend Lois Moran, his sister Donna Fairchild, grandson Isaac Zafft, and great-grandson Grayson Troendle.

He will be sadly missed by his children: Gary Fairchild (Karen), Myrna Foltz (Dale), Janet Zafft (Riley), Doug Fairchild (Barb), Marilyn Haakenstad (Lynn), Marsha Fairchild (Dean Bergey), 15 grandchildren, 33 greatgrandchildren, beloved in-laws and many friends.

A celebration of his life was held 11 a.m., Saturday May 18, 2019, at the Canton-Scotland Presbyterian Church in Canton, Minn., with Rev. Margaret Jumonville officiating. Merton’s grandchildren served as pallbearers. Military honors were by the Canton American Legion.

Burial took place in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston. Visitation was 9:30–11 a.m. on Saturday prior to services at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Canton-Scotland Presbyterian Church. The Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel

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Stephen Lee Hansen Stephen Lee Hansen, 63, of rural Fountain, died in a single car accident Friday, May 10, 2019.

Stephen was born April 24, 1956, in Sherman Tex., to James and Marlene (Hill) Hansen. After graduating from High School, Steph joined the Air Force and was based Stephen in MounHansen tain Home Air Force Base, in Idaho, from 1974-1977. He then went on to Wartburg College, in Iowa, where he received his bachelor’s degree.

In 1983 Steph married Connie Lynch in Waverly, Iowa.

Steph was employed at IBM in Rochester, and currently was working for People’s Food Coop in Rochester. He enjoyed playing frisbee golf, tinkering with computers, gardening, and gettogethers with family and friends.

Steph is remembered by his wife Connie and their four children: Scott and Jeff Hansen, both from Brookings, S. Dak.; Jonn Hansen of New Ulm, and Aimee Hansen of Kent, Ohio; his brother Christopher Hansen of Shell Rock, Iowa; and two sisters, Rebecca Hansen of Waverly, Iowa, and Kathleen (Bob) Kline of Pueblo, Colo.

Steph is preceded in death by his parents, James and Marlene Hansen.

A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2019, at Calvary Baptist Church in See OBITUARIES Page 7 ➤

Fillmore County Church Directory Christ Lutheran Church..........………………..........Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…..........……….......Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 St. Columban Church.…..…….......………………..Sundays - 10 : 00am 4 08 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 St. Mary’s Catholic Church...…...................................Sundays - 8:00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923

(507) 867-3148

If you are interested in listing your church, contact the Fillmore County Journal at news@fillmorecountyjournal.com.

Sen d an upcom i n g event:

2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson.*

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5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.* , 5pm, Canton Community Center. Come join us, looking for new members.

6pm, Community discussion, Spring Valley Public Library. , 7:30pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, use side door on Newburg.*

FRI., MAY 24 10-11am, Scotland Presbyterian Church, Canton. 507-251-0520 for information.* 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*

SAT., MAY 25 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson.* 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507) 765-2518.*

SUN., MAY 26 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*

MON., MAY 27 , 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*

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shared tidbits about different techniques for feeding and planting flowers to make yards and gardens more appealing to the feathered creatures. This 50th anniversary event offered a touch of what Good Earth Village has been living since its beginning – there is a harmony possible when human beings and nature are given the opportunity and the time to experience each other.

The chance to assist with Peggy Johnson Schneider Family and friends gathered projects at GEV has also been for a memorial service for Peggy present for 50 years, and propJohnson Schneider at the United erty manager Steve Atwood welMethodist Church in Harmony, comes any one who wishes to Minn., on May 19, 2019, at 1 p.m., with Pastor Pam Seebach officiating.

Peggy Sue Johnson was born on May 21, 1958. She was the daughter of Oral Johnson and Chatfield Police Department Brennan Dayne McDermott, Phyllis Fishbaugher Johnson (Hageman). She passed away at 20, Ossian, Iowa; 3/31/2019, the Regional Health Services of Speeding - Exceed Limit of 30 Howard County in Cresco, Iowa, mph - Urban District (48/30), on November 25, 2018, after a Fine $60, Total Fees $150. brief illness. She was 60 years old. Fillmore County Sheriff ’s Peg grew up in the Harmony Office Victor Ambrose Hewitt, area and attended school there.

She married Scott Schneider and 31, Spring Valley, Minn.; they later divorced. She was pre- 2/12/2019, Disorderly Conceded in death by her father Oral duct - Offensive/Abusive/ Johnson, older brother Mel (Mil- Noisy/Obscene, Fine $1,000 ford) Johnson and her mother (stay $700 until 4/30/2020), Phyllis Fishbaugher Johnson Total Fees $390. Local ConHageman. Peg is survived by her finement - 90 days (stay 90 sister-in-law Mrs. Cindy Johnson, days for one year). Supervised nephews Dan, Mike and Matt probation for one year - Conditions (5/1/2019): Remain Johnson and many cousins.

In lieu of flowers, the fam- law-abiding, No same or simiily is requesting donations to the lar, No alcohol/controlled subUnited Methodist Youth Minis- stance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testtry, Harmony, Minn. ing, Sign Probation Agreement

Chatfield. Officiating will be Pastor Mike Gittins.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m.

Thursday at Riley Funeral Home, in Chatfield, and one hour prior to the service on Friday. Burial will follow the services at Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston at 1 p.m.

To share a story or condolence with the Hansen family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com.

Monday, May 20, 2019 lend a hand a chance to do so.

An ideal way to celebrate the joy of volunteering is being offered this entire year. “Good Earth Village has decided to offer a chance for people to help with 50 different projects,” mentions Steve. “I have put together a list of 51 for each year to commemorate our camp’s existence, so people of every age and every level of skill level can become a part of our anniversary year. We count on those who volunteer and I hope folks will contact the office if they are interested in helping out.”

Preparations are being made for upcoming public activities and, of course, GEV has summer camps for youth beginning

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Preston Emergency Service would like to thank our volunteers and their families

Jeff Bennett, Kate Brincks, Heather Everson, Karen Everson, Amanda Hovey, Doug Keene, Tim Kiehne, Timothy Krueger, Deb Lindell, Heath Mensink, Vicki Musel, Sara Niemeyer, Kurt Reicks, Deb Ristau, Desiree Schlichter, Steven Schlichter, Ron Schreier, David Steinbeisser, Melinda Swartzentruber, and Tony Severson along with their employers and Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office, Preston Police Dept., Preston Fire Dept., Fountain Fire Dept., and surrounding EMS for your service to our communities.

Thank You! Contact Ryan @ City Hall for information on becoming a member!

Preston Emergency Service would like to thank the following businesses/ organizations for making our fundraiser dinner possible!

Fillmore County Cattlemen’s Association Compeer Financial F&M Community Bank Preston Foods Preston Floral and Gift Oak Meadow Meats

- all conditions under direction of probation, Domestic abuse evaluation - complete within 30 days from May 1, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No mood-altering chemicals, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Complete Chemical Assessment - within 30 days from 5/1 unless already completed, then sign release of information for probation (follow all recommendations).

Jane Yaakni Hopaki, 26, Rochester, Minn.; 4/24/2019, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Erin Nicole Knoepke, 21, Wykoff, Minn.; 4/28/2019, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Talton Julian Toney, 43, Lamoni, Iowa; 2/14/2019, Domestic Abuse - Violate Order for Protection (Misdemeanor), Fine $1,000 (stay $800 until 4/30/2020), Total Fees $290. Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year - Conditions (5/1/2019): Remain lawabiding, No same or similar, No violations of an Order for Protection, No assault, aggressive, threatening, assaultive, or disorderly behaviors.

MN Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division Keng Brian Moua, 22, Circle Pines, Minn.; 4/13/2019, Take or Possess Fish Over Limit, Fine $75, Total Fees $225.

Tou Yeng Vang, 26, Brooklyn Park, Minn.; 4/13/2019, Take or Possess Fish Over Limit, Fine $75, Total Fees $225.

MN State Patrol - Rochester Doreen Kay Dahl, 55, Decorah, Iowa; 4/7/2019, Duty to Drive With Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Amy Lynn Frana, 29, Decorah, Iowa; 3/20/2019, Speeding (69/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Eric Willard Pruitt, 41, South St. Paul, Minn.; 4/3/2019,

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soon.

The celebratory events actually began in March with the Healthy Partnerships Workshop for the Congregation Leaders, the Annual Meeting, and a Lunch and Learn, with Damon Ramaker sharing his knowledge and dog sledding dreams. In May, the Open House and on the 13th, the second Lunch and Learn, with Al Batt sharing his love of birds filled Log Lodge took place. Now is the time for “saving the date” for upcoming events!

The schedule provides a rich variety of experiences: Women’s Day will be Saturday, June 29; GoodStock, a family filled weekend of faith, fun and music

is planned for August 16, 17, and 18; Flapjacks, Flannel, and Firewood in September; 2019 Rekindle: Fall Youth Retreats are taking reservations for grades 3-5 from September 27-28 and October 18-19, and for grades 6-9 from October 4-5; and the Sixth Annual Good Gifts Gala is October 24 at the Rochester Golf and Country Club. See registration and program details for all of these events by contacting Good Earth Village at 25303 Old Town Drive, Spring Valley, Minn. 55975; calling the office (507) 346-2494, emailing info@goodearthvillage.org or visiting the GEV website. http:// goodearthvillage.org.

Speeding (76/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.

Marc-Arthur Vales Shapiro, 20, Minneapolis, Minn.; 4/18/2019, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Heath Cole Spencer, 48, Blue Earth, Minn.; 4/24/2019, Minnesota Annual Inspection Decal Violation (Trailer), Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

Wyatt Cole Spencer, 23, Blue Earth, Minn.; 4/24/2019, Violate Permit Greater Than Class D (18 Year or Older), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Preston Police Department Jamie Edward Peck, 39, Fountain, Minn.; 8/4/2018, 3rd Degree Assault - Substantial Bodily Harm, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,700 until 3/11/2021), Total Fees $4,125 (including $3,735 in restitution). Defendant to pay $40.00 per month starting June 1 and continue paying each month thereafter until paid in full. Local Confinement - 365 days (stay 360 days for two years). Credit for time served: five days. Downward Dispositional Departure granted. Supervised probation for two years - Conditions (3/11/2019): Contact with probation, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/ controlled substance use (with the exception of prescribed medications), No possession of alcohol or drugs (with the exception of prescribed medications), Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Cognitive skill training, No assault, aggressive, threatening, assaultive, or disorderly behaviors, No use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons.

Rushford Police Department Travis Lyn Depestel, 46, Lewiston, Minn.; 3/22/2019, Exhibition Driving, Fine $40, Total Fees $135.

Rene Lopez Iteua, 23, Rushford, Minn.; 4/3/2019, Driver Must Carry Proof of

Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 4/3/2019, Driving Without a Valid License for Vehicle Class or Type, Fine $100.

Paulino TentzohuaLopez, 28, Peterson, Minn.; 1/24/2019, DWI - Alcohol Level 0.08 or More, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 4/29/2020), Total Fees $415.

Local Confinement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).

Supervised probation for one year - Conditions (4/30/2019): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, No driving without insurance - have valid license to drive, Sign Probation Agreement - all conditions are under the direction of probation, No mood-altering chemicals, Complete Chemical Assessment - within 30 days from April 30, Follow recommendations of evaluation, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Submit to Random Searches, Sign releases of information as directed, Meet with probation agent to fill out the probation contract - follow all recommendations from probation do not consume any alcohol unless approved in advance by probation agent.

AUCTION CALENDAR Sat., May 18 at 9am - John Deere crawler and tractors and implements, Harley Davidson motorcycles, Chevy HHR, Cadillac limo, Gehl skid loader, 1848 Chevy truck, ATVs, guns, collectibles, antiques, farm primitives. For more information, go to www.houghtonauctions.com Listing in the Journal

Sat., May 19 at 9am - Clean furniture, antiques, collectibles, tools and household items. For more information, contact Spring Valley Sales, 507-346-2183. Listing in the Journal Thurs., May 30 at 10am- Bobcat, tractors, farm equipment, miscellaneous. For more information, contact Hoyt Zenke, 507-429-9999.

Listing in the Journal

Sat., June 22 at 9:30am- Skid steer, backhoe, misc. attachments, trucks, trailers, lawn mowers, construction equipment, misc. tools and supplies.

For more information, contact Hoyt Zenke, 507429-9999. Listing in the Journal

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Fillmore County Sports

By Paul Trende Track and field is alive and well in Fillmore County. Last year, LFCMC’s boys and girls each made True Team state.

This year, four teams head to Stillwater.

GMLOKS a n d LFCMC (girls), LFCMC and RPH (boys), will compete at the Paul Trende State Meet.

A a r o n Thauwald’s GMLOKS gals were a section favorite last year. They took second to repeat champions LFCMC by seven points, 751 to 744 (high event finish equaling more points). In the rematch, GMLOKS (809) won comfortably over LFCMC (766.5), St. Charles (660), D-E (651.5), and Z-M (638.5). Point-wise, GM took 11 of 18 events head-to-head versus the Burros. GMLOKS’ top finisher in every event took no less than eighth (of roughly 30).

Their best was outside the top ten five times last year. Eighth grader Anika Reiland (1st 100, 2nd, 200, 3rd 400) and Hailey Hindt (2nd 100-H & 300-H, 9th H-Jump) had multiple top three finishes.

Riley Queensland (4th H-Jump, 8th 200), Lauren Buchholtz (2nd 100, 7th L-Jump), Jordyn Glynn (3rd T-Jump), Madison Hindt (4th 100-H), Shelby Beck (4th P-Vault, 6th 800), and Greta Warmka (4th Disc, 7th Shot) had top fives. Warmka took 14th and 22nd last year. Aubrie Schneider (7th 1,600, 8th 3,200) was also a big improver (10th and 13th last year). GMLOKS’ four relays finished top four. The 4x100 (Buchholtz, Kassidy Kirtz, H. Hindt, Isabelle Olson) took first, the 4x200 (Buchholtz, Kirtz, Olson, Queensland) second, the 4x800 (Beck, Maddie Bhend, Kendyl Queensland, Sydnie Alstat) third, and the 4x400 (Glynn, Bhend, Beck, R. Queensland) fourth.

Leading LFCMC were Emma Breitsprecher (1st 100-H/300H, 5th-tie H-Jump) and Brielle Ruen (2nd 400, 6th 100, 7th 200, 9th L-Jump). Kaylee Arndt (3rd 1,600), Addie Miner (3rd 3,200), Kassidy Broadwater (3rd P-Vault), Madison Simon (4th 3,200), and Ashlyn Guenther (5th Disc) had top fives. The 4x800 (Halle Norby, Simon, Katelyn Kleiboer, Katie Prinsen) took first, the 4x400 (Macayla Brogle, Morgan Pickett, Prinsen, Breitsprecher) second, and the 4x200 (Alida Berg, Kammry Broadwater, Lauren Brogle, M. Brogle) fourth.

RPH (615.5) and Chatfield (607)

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took sixth and seventh (of 15).

RPH’s top performers were Kaleah Davis (1st Disc, 3rd Shot), Kjersta Hinz (5th 100, 7th H-Jump), Allison Papenfuss (5th 200), and Kaitlyn Bieberdorf (5th T-Jump).

The 4x100 (Hinz, Bieberdorf, Alyvia Eide, Papenfuss) took second, the 4x200 (Hinz, Jenny Albrecht, Emma Geiwitz, Papenfuss) third. Top Gophers were Aletta Strande (2nd 3,200), Silja Erickson (3rd Disc), Lauren Cole (3rd H-Jump), Becca Fox (4th 300-H, 5th 100-H), and Abbi Gillespie (5th 800 & 1,600). A virtual meet was held to fill four “wild card” spots. Each section’s second through fifth place teams were eligible. Times and distances from section meets were “virtually” scored. Jana Boyum’s LFCMC group took first (1,515.50) of 32 to earn their third straight trip to state. Emma B. (1st 100-H, 2nd 300-H) and Ruen (1st 400) were notable finishers. On the boys’ side, it was a close three-way race between the schools that went 1-2-3 last year (all making state), St. Charles, L-A, and LFCMC. The Cardinals and Burros each made up ground on the Saints (which won by 50-plus points), but only L-A made up enough.

The Cards (819.5) closely won the section title over SC (811.5) and LFCMC (804). Carson Kiehne (1st 400, 2nd 200), Greysen Higbe-Hurrah (1st P-Vault, 7th H-Jump), J.T. Rein (1st 300H, 4th 110-H), Drew Wyffels (4th T-Jump, 5th 100, 6th 200), Mason Howard (4th 3,200), and Jayce Kiehne (5th 1,600) had top fives for the Burros. The latter two are 7th graders. The 4x200 (Jared Peterson, Carter Clarke, Josh Peters, Ben Snyder) and 4x800 (Nate Betz, Jake Gathje, Carson Schwichtenberg, C. Kiehne) each took first, the 4x400 (Peterson, Rein, Clarke, Snyder) third.

Peters (6th L-Jump, 6th 400, 10th 100) added three top tens, Connor Ruen two sixths (110-H, 300H). RPH (765.5) took fourth, Chatfield (626) fifth (of 15). Triton Meldahl (2nd 110-H, 300H, & L-Jump, 3rd T-Jump) was RPH’s top athlete (See AOTW).

Ben Wieser (2nd Shot & Discus), Tyler Rislov (3rd 3,200, 6th 1,600), Alex Van Gundy (3rd L-Jump, 5th H-Jump), and Luke O’Hare (4th 800) had top fives.

Frosh Brady Gile had three top tens (6th T-Jump, 8th 200, 9th 100). The 4x200 (Van Gundy, Wyatt Walters, Jon Smith, Gile) and 4x800 (Mitchell Ledebuhr, O’Hare, Dominic Jenkins, Ricky Buchanon) took fourth. Ledebuhr added a sixth (3,200).

Chatfield was led by Chance Backer (3rd 200, 4th 100, 7th L-Jump) and Jonathan Frank (4th Disc, 5th Shot). The boys 4x100 (Jared Baker, Jack Tuohy, Gage Tuohy, Carson Larrabee) and 4x200 (Baker, G. Tuohy, Larrabee, Ben Muller) each took third.

Alex Aiken’s Burros, Jeff DeBuhr’s Gophers, and Dale Moga’s TroCanes all made the “virtual” meet.

LFCMC took second and RPH third to St. Charles. All clinched wild cards spots to the state meet.

Backer (1st 100, 2nd 200), C. Kiehne (1st 200 & 400), Wyffels (2nd-tie 100), and Higbe-Hurrah (2nd-tie P-Vault) were notable “virtual” finishers. Section 1A will be represented by four boys teams; L-A, SC, LFCMC, and RPH.

Hot Shots

Dustin Copley’s third gamewinning-RBI of the year (versus Schaeffer) helped GMLOK baseball to a 4-0 week. Winners of seven straight, the Bulldogs (12-0, 15-2) lead Randolph (10-1, 13-1) in the SEC. Lexi Chase pitched two wins over St. Charles (8-5, 11-6), as also first place #8 in AA Chatfield softball (9-2, 12-4) expanded its West division lead.

R-P’s Carter Weidemann (3), Houston’s Jaytin Millen, M-C’s Jordyn Newgard, Chatfield’s Peyton Berg, GMLOK’s Zoe Scrabeck (2) and Kylie Fenton-Musel hit home runs. Fenton-Musel’s was a grand slam. She had two 4 RBI games. Krista Jorgenson gave up one run over nine innings as FC/L softball beat Goodhue 2-1. Lanesboro boys golf handed Kingsland its first loss 187 to 189.

Knight Wyatt Pruter was medalist (38). LARP’s boys golf went 3-0, beating Kingsland 180 to 208, avenging a lone loss to La Crescent 173 to 180. Luke Rye’s guys are 5-1, 7-1. Chatfield’s boys 4x200 (J. Baker, B. Muller, J. Tuohy, C. Backer), RPH’s Triton Meldahl (110/300-hurdles), Kaleah Davis (Shot), Allison Papenfuss (200), and Brady Gile (T-Jump) were champions at the TRC meet.

Baseball (5/6 - 5/11)

D-E 5, Chatfield 2 (C: Seth Allen 6 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 7 K, Loss; Henry Gathje 2-4; Zach Roline 1-3, 2B) R-P 13, Houston 1 [6] (R-P: Malachi Bunke 2-4, 3 RBI, R; Tim Highum 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, R; Justin Ruberg 2-4, 2 RBI, R; Nolan Mueller 1-2, 2B, 2 RBI, R, 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K, Win (5-0). H: James Hongerholt 3-3, two 2B; J. Millen 1-3, HR, RBI, R) W-K 4, M-C 5 (M-C: Jack Arneson 2-3, 2 RBI, R; Parker Ingvalson 2-4, RBI; Alex Arneson 1-2, 2 R; D. Wyffels 7 IP, 9 H, 4 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, Win. J-Arneson won game with walk-off bases loaded single, giving Cougars their first win) Houston 3, Randolph 15 [5] (H: Caiden Olson 1-2, 2B, R); R 15, H 4 [6] (H: Landon Carrier 1-3, 2 RBI) La Cres. 13, R-P 3 [5] (R-P: N. Mueller 1-2, RBI, R) SG 12, M-C 0 [5] (M-C: Jordan Larson 2-2, 2B) PEM 5, Chatfield 3 [8] (C:

Max Aug 2-3, RBI, R, 6 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K. Joe Irish’s solo HR spurred a 2-run PEM 7th) Schaeffer Acad. 3, GMLOK 4 (GM: Dylan Lunning 6 1/3 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 9 K, Win; Drew Copley 3-3, 2B, 2 R; Jacob Welch 1-3, RBI; Du. Copley 1-3, GW-RBI in bottom of 7th); GMLOK 5, S.A. 1 [5] (GM: Dr. Copley 2-3, RBI, 2 R, 3 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K; Reid Kruegel 2-3, R; Christian Millette 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 3 K) Caledonia 18, R-P 1 [5] (R-P: C. Weidemann 1-2, HR, RBI, R. Warriors hit five HRs. R-P: 2-7, 6-7) Chatfield 6, St. Charles 4 (C: M. Aug 2-2, 2 RBI, R; Z. Roline 2-4, 3 RBI; Austin Storm 5 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, Win; Seth Allen Save. Gophers end 6-game losing streak) Randolph 10, M-C 0 [5]; M-C 0, R 10 [5] (Cougars had just three hits in double-header) Houston 0, AC/G-E 10 [5] (Knight Tyler Lair threw a 5-inning no-hitter) GMLOK 2, SG 1 (GM: Dr. Copley 7 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, Win); SG 3, GMLOK 10 (GM: Nolan Skifter 4-5, 2 RBI, R; Dr. Copley 2-5, 2 RBI, 1 2/3 IP, 4 K; Du. Copley 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, R, 5 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 4 BB, 5 K, Win) Chatfield 0, Lourdes 10 [5] (Gophers got one-hit. Chatfield: 4-7, 6-8) D-E 18, Houston 2 [5] (H: Cade Roth 1-1, 2 R. ‘Canes: 2-10, 2-14) M-C 0, Onalaska-Luther 11 [5] (Cougars got one-hit. M-C: 0-11, 1-13)

Softball (5/6 - 5/11)

AC/GE 8, Houston 3 (H: Alyssa Rostad 3-4, R; Gretchen Hill 3-4, RBI; Beverlee Hahn 2-4, RBI)

athlete of the week

GMLOKS Girls Head Four-Team State True Team Cast

FC/L 2, La Crescent 5 (FCL: Adeline Peters 2-4, 2B) M-C 5, Cal/SG 6 (M-C: Kenidi McCabe 2-4, 3B, RBI, 2 R; Payton Danielson 1-2, 2 RBI, R. Warriors won with walk-off single) Southland 3, R-P 13 [5] (R-P: Karissa Eide 2-3, 3B, RBI, R; Peyton Hoiness 1-2, 3 R, 5 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, Win; Jasmine Schueler 3 RBI; Rylin Hoel 1-1, RBI, 2 R. Trojans took advantage of 13 walks and ended 8-game losing streak) Stewartville 6, GMLOK 3 (GM: Z. Scrabeck 3-3, 2B, HR, RBI, 2 R; Lily Hughes 3-4, RBI; Masie Voigt 2-4, R) Chatfield 9, St. Charles 2 (C: Teagan Allen 2-4, 2B, 3 RBI, R; L. Chase 3-3, 2B, RBI, 2 R, 7 IP, 8 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 10 K, Win; Belle Berg 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, R; Abby Nosbisch 1-1, 2B, RBI, R) Chatfield 3, PEM 6 (C: Carlie Berge 2-3, 2B, R, 6 IP, 8 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 1 BB, 9 K, Loss; Katie Ihrke 1-3, 2B, RBI, R; A. Nosbisch 1-3, RBI, R); PEM 2, C 12 [6] (C: Berge 3-4, 2B, 3 R; McKenna Daniels 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R; L. Chase 2-5, 2 RBI, 6 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 12 K, Win; B. Berg 2-4, 2 R; P. Berg 1-3, RBI, 2 R; Ihrke 2-3, RBI, R) #2 in AA Cotter 15, FC/L 1 [5] (FCL: Hannah Storlie 2-3, RBI) Houston 0, #1 in A Randolph 7; R 13, Houston 0 [5] (‘Canes had two hits, Morgan Otte 17 Ks, in doubleheader) La Cres. 5, R-P 0 (R-P: Ellie Dahl 2-3) M-C 4, Cannon Falls 1 (M-C: Emily Carolan 7 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 1 K, Win; J. Newgard 1-3, HR, RBI, R; Molly Lee 2-3, 3B, RBI, R. Cougars won despite striking out 19 times) GMLOK 15, Schaeffer Acad.

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TriTon Meldahl RPH Track & Field

RPH’s Triton Meldahl was the only athlete with four individual top three finishes at the 1A True Team Meet (2nd 110-hurdles, 300-hurdles, & Long Jump; 3rd Triple Jump). The junior helped the RPH boys to state. He also won the two hurdle events at the TRC Meet, taking second in the two jumps. For the year, he’s got 12 total firsts (five 110-H, two 300-H, three L-Jump, two T-Jump).

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0 [4] (GM: Z. Scrabeck 1-1, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R; Emily Miner 1-2, RBI, 2 R; M. Voigt 1-2, RBI, R; L. Hughes 4 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 10 K, Win; Rylie Groom 1-1, RBI, 2 R. Hughes was one HBP away from perfect); S.A. 2, GMLOK 23 [4] (GM: K. Fenton-Musel 2-3, 2B, 4 RBI, 2 R; Sydney Eickhoff 2-4, 4 RBI, 2 R; Lydia Voeltz 3-4, 2 RBI, 2 R; Alexys Harwood 2-2, RBI, 2 R; Voigt 2-3, RBI, R; Scrabeck 2 IP, 0 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, Win, 1-1, RBI, 4 R. GMLOK: 16-run second) R-P 7, Houston 1 (R-P: P. Hoiness 4-5, RBI, 2 R, 7 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K, Win; E. Dahl 3-4, 2B, 2 RBI, R; Julissa Trejo 3-4, R. H: B. Hahn/Becca Rostad 2-3, 3B); H 7, R-P 10 (R-P: Megan Oian 3-3, 2B, 2 RBI, R; J. Schueler 2-4, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R; Hailey Jenkins 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI; Avalon Jacobson 2-4, RBI, R; Hoiness 2-3, 2 R. H: B. Rostad 3-4, 2B, RBI, 3 R; G. Hill 3-4, 2B, 3B, 3 RBI, 2 R) La Cres. 9, FC/L 6 (FCL: A. Peters 3-5, 2B, RBI, 2 R; Kelsey Biel 3-5; Sophie Pieper 2-4, 2 RBI; K.J. Corson 2-4, 2B, RBI, R) Cal/SG 8, R-P 6 (R-P: H. Jenkins 2-4, 3B, RBI, R; E. Dahl 1-3, 2 RBI; K. Eide 2-3, RBI, R. Trojans: 1-11, 4-11) St. Charles 2, Chatfield 6 (C: P. Berg 3-4, 2B, 3 RBI; Alanna Goetzinger 2-4, RBI, R; L. Chase 7 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 8, K, Win) #1 in A Randolph 9, M-C 4 (M-C: J. Newgard/K. McCabe 2-4, R; M. Lee 2-3, 2 RBI); M-C 1, Randolph 10 Houston 0, AC/G-E 6 (H: B. Hahn 3-4, 2B) Chatfield 5, Coon Rapids 7 (C: P. Berg 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, R; B. Berg 2-4, R; M. Daniels 2 RBI, R) FCL Tourney > Goodhue 1, FC/L 2 [9] (FCL: K. Jorgenson 9 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, Win); Lake City 13, FC/L 3 [5] (FCL: A. Peters 2-2, 2B, R; K.J. Corson 2-3, 2 R; K. Biel 1-3, 3B, 2 RBI. Falcons: 4-9, 5-11) Hayfield Tourney > Houston 6, G-F-W 5 [5] (H: A. Rostad 3-3, R; J. Hahn 2-2, R; Sydney Torgerson 1-2, RBI, R; Richelle Botcher 5 IP, Win. ‘Canes scored five in top of fifth for come-back win); M-C 6, Hayfield 4 (M-C: K. McCabe 2-4, RBI, R; Maddy Michels 2-4, RBI; Hannah Snell 2-5, RBI; E. Carolan 7 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, Win); M-C 6, Houston 5 [8] (M-C: Michels 2-2; P. Danielson 1-3, RBI, R; McCabe 2-5, 2B; J. Newgard 2B, 2 RBI, R; E. Carolan 8 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, Win. H: Olivia Beckman 3-4, 3B, 2 RBI; B. Hahn 2-4, RBI, R; B. Rostad 2-3, R); M-C 4, #7 in A Carlton 5 [6] (M-C: Danielson 1-2, RBI; Newgard 1-3, 2B, R. Hayfield tourney title game. Cougars: 4-4, 7-6); Houston 1, NRHEG 11 [6] (‘Canes: 4-7, 5-13) Minneapolis-South 9, GMLOK 11 (GM: K. FentonMusel 1-1, GS-HR, 4 RBI, 2 R; M. Voigt 1-2, RBI, 2 R; Z. Scra-

LFCMC’s Carson Kiehne.

RPH’s Ben Wieser.

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Photo by Paul Trende

LFCMC’s Emma Breitsprecher.

Photo by Paul Trende beck 3-4, RBI, R; L. Hughes 7 IP, 8 H, 9 R, 4 ER, 4 BB, 12 K, Win; R. Groom 1-3, RBI, R. Bulldogs: 8-2, 11-5)

Track and Field (5/11)

TRC Meet (RPH’s girls (128) took second to PEM (171.6).

Chatfield took 8th (of 10). RPH boys took third, Chatfield 8th.

Gophers 1sts: the boys 4x200 (Baker, Muller, J. Tuohy, Backer).

Gopher 2nds: A. Gillespie (1,600).

Gophers 3rds: S. Erickson (Disc), C. Backer (100). RPH 1sts: T. Meldahl (110-H & 300-H), K. Davis (Shot), A. Papenfuss (200), B. Gile (T-Jump). RPH 2nds: Meldahl (L-Jump & T-Jump), K. Bieberdorf (T-Jump), the girls 4x100 (Hinz, Bieberdorf, Eide, Papenfuss) & 4x200 (Hinz, E. Geiwitz, J. Albrecht, Papenfuss).

RPH 3rds: K. Hinz (100), Brielle Rasmussen (200), L. O’Hare (1,600), Gile (L-Jump))

Golf (5/6 - 5/11)

(B) G-E 273, Houston 261 (H: Owen Gaustad 52*); (G) G-E 284, H 255 (H: Lilli Carlson 56*.

Valley High GC)

(B) St. Charles 244, Chatfield 193 (C: Riley Mulhern 46*; Colton Johnson 47; Tadyn Burnett 49); C Inc., SC 217 (C: Mollie Henry 52. SC: Emma Cage 48*. Chatfield CC) (B) Lanesboro 187, Kingsland 189 (L: Hayden Lawstuen 42; Cale Anderson 43; Clay Schwichtenberg 48. K: W. Pruter 38*; Nathan Lund 46); (G) L 230, K Inc., (L: Payton Benson 47*; Ari Huntington 53. K: Kylie Welch 53. Old Barn GC) (B) Houston Inc., Kingsland 208, LARP 180 (LARP: Zach Anderson 43*; Carter Lang 44; Jacob Anderson 47; Mason Kelly 49. K: W. Pruter 47; Nick Wernimont 50. H: O. Gaustad 48); (G) H 271, K Inc., LARP 213 (LARP: Alexa Agin 50*; Anna Hennessy 52; Lilli Reps 54; Lexi Reps 57. K: Madeline Moore 53.

H: Lilli Carlson 57. Ferndale GC) (B) FC 213, WK Inc. (FC: Jake Fishbaugher 45*), (G) FC 210, W-K Inc. (FC: Madison Scheevel 41*. Coffee Mill GC) (B) Kingsland 208, Southland

LFCMC’s Emma Breitsprecher.

Photo by Paul Trende 240 (K: N. Wernimont 47. S: Max Schmitz 39*); (G) K Inc., S Inc., (K: M. Moore 53) (B) La Crescent, 180 LARP 173 (LARP: J. Anderson 41; Z. Anderson 42; C. Lang 43; Andrew Hoiness 47. LC: Owen Davison 40*); (G) LC 204, LARP 207 (LARP: A. Hennessy 46; Le. Reps 50. LC: Anna Tollefson 42*.

Ferndale GC) (B) Caledonia 204, FC 208 (FC: J. Fishbaugher 45; Landon

Nevalainen 50. C: Dominik Konkel 44*; Isaiah Reinhart 47); (G) C 207, FC 212 (FC: M. Scheevel 46; Taylor Bushman 50. C: Jenna Wiebke 45*; Vanessa Hawkins 47.

Harmony GC) (B) Houston 286, Lanesboro 194 (L: H. Lawstuen/C. Schwichtenberg 45’s*; C. Anderson 50.

H: O. Gaustad 54); (G) H 309, L 248 (L: P. Benson 46*. Lanesboro GC)

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International Union of Operating Engineer Local 49 Simulation Trailer was at Chatfield High School!

All students in the Ag/STEM program participated throughout the day. Thank you to the Local 49 for making this happen for our students!

Elementary Students enjoyed an exciting experience at the Young Writer’s Conference at Winona State University.

Chatfield’s 2019 KIMT Scholastic All Stars were celebrated at an awards banquet in Mason City.

Congrats Jack Tuohy and Nathan Goldsmith!

GRANDPARENTS DAY!

Wonderful evening at the Academic Awards Banquet. So many great things were accomplished by our awesome kids!

Special thanks to the Chatfield Lions Club, Rick Bell's State Farm Insurance, Root River State Bank, Taher Food Service, and the Chatfield Education Association (Teachers) for the support!

The Book Swap was a big success.

Thank you to Mrs. Kayfes for all her work in coordinating this, the families for bringing books to swap, and our staff for making it a great day.

Big shout out to the Delta Team for a fun activity recognition and games assembly! Great job Maddie, Henry, students, and teachers!

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city ordinances, a committee will be reviewing and updating the parking ordinances which should bring a resolution to the situation.

A temporary liquor license and noise permit was approved for the Conservation Club for the dates of July 3 through July 7.

The council discussed a potential street and utility project for 2020. The project would include streets on the south side of town, and is estimated to have a total cost of $1.2 million. If construction is to be started in 2020, the surveying needs to begin as soon as possible so that the design plans can be completed over the winter months. “If we don’t do something with it, the road bed is going to become very deteriorated because of the

condition it’s in,” City Administrator Jerome Illg said. The council granted permission to begin surveying efforts.

During a recent pole study, it was determined that two of the electrical poles near the football field need to be replaced. Illg suggested that the city install the electrical lines underground instead as that would make more sense and would streamline the connections there. The council approved the underground lines.

The sewer main in the North Park area of Harmony is not placed very far into the ground and so the city has had issues with it freezing up in the winter months. Several options for mitigating the issue were explored and discussed by the council such as converting the sewer main into a forced line, asking business owners on the line to run their water during

Monday, May 20, 2019 the winter, etc. The council will continue to investigate the matter.

Maintenance Director Chris Johnson reported that the new refrigerated sampler has been installed at the wastewater treatment plant.

At their last meeting, the Harmony EDA decided to continue with the housing incentive program as it has been successful thus far. The surveying for the bike trail extension from Harmony to the Iowa border is nearly complete. The community marketing video that will be shared online is underway and shooting for the video will take place at the end of May. The EDA is also currently looking into options for providing transportation to Harmony residents who have limited means of traveling out of town. Semcac does offer rides in Spring Valley and Rushford and could possibly

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do so in Harmony as well with minimal user fees. The EDA is considering purchasing and maintaining a van that could be run by Semcac. A survey may be conducted later to determine potential usage and feasibility of such a program.

The Parks Board reported that a tour of the city’s parks has been completed, and only

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minor repairs and touch-ups will need to be done to get them ready for the summer.

Children’s author Kristen Halverson will be at the Harmony Public Library on June 5 at 3 p.m.

The next Harmony City Council meeting will be held on June 11 at 7 p.m.

Detour lifted for Hwy 52 paving project from Marion to Chatfield; new detour begins June 3 The detour of Highway 52 near Chatfield was lifted Monday, May 13 as crews finished the first stage of culvert replacement, but motorists can expect delays as crews do paving work along the highway to Marion, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

With the first stage complete, motorists can again drive on Highway 52 from Chatfield to Marion near Interstate 90.

Paving work will be occurring, so there will be flaggers stopping traffic for short periods to allow traffic in both directions to be able to take turns in the open lane that’s not being paved at the time.

A new detour will begin in three weeks on June 3.

Traffic will then be detoured from June 3 until August 6

to replace three box culverts between Olmsted Co. Rd 16 and Olmsted Co. Rd 7 North.

Traffic will be detoured from Hwy 52 to Olmsted Co. Rd 7 to I-90. Remaining paving work will be done under traffic. Work in the Chatfield city limits does not require a traffic detour.

In Chatfield, crews will make sidewalk and pedestrian ramp accessibility improvements and replace traffic signals. Construction work downtown should be completed in late July before Chatfield’s Western Days community celebration.

To learn more about the project or sign up for email updates, go to MnDOT’s project website at www.dot.state. mn.us/d6/projects/hwy52-marion-chatfield/index.html.

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- Wear anything that represents rhubarb. Prize for the best!

- Local Storytellers will entertain. ~ Largest Rhubarb Leaf ~ Heaviest Rhubarb Stalk & More!

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Sheriff John DeGeorge reviewed prices from Enterprise Fleet Management for the lease of a 2019 Dodge Charger Police Package squad car (monthly lease payment of $536.86) and a 2019 Dodge Charger SXT administrative car (monthly lease payment of $447.34). Both cars are all wheel drive sedans.

Chairman Duane Bakke explained why vehicles obtained through Enterprise Fleet Management should be termed as leases rather than purchases.

Referring to them as leases will keep them separate from out right purchases during an audit.

However, he agreed they are signing an open ended equity agreement and they are building equity in the vehicle, as they are making monthly payments.

The lease of each vehicle requested by the sheriff was approved. Commissioner Randy Dahl asked about equipping the vehicles with push bumpers to protect them in a deer collision or to allow them to push a disabled vehicle off the road. DeGeorge said there were funds in the budget for the push bumpers. It was suggested push bumpers may be able to be transferred vehicle to vehicle when a new vehicle is ordered.

Former Chief Deputy Kevin Beck noted the push bumper was already included in the equipment list of the patrol vehicle. Dahl asked that a push bumper be added to the administrative vehicle also.

Purchase of equipment and setup for the patrol vehicle not to exceed $17,000 was approved.

Purchase of equipment and set up for the administrative vehicle not to exceed $5,500

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was approved. Less equipment is needed for the administrative vehicle which will be used by Chief Deputy Lance Boyum.

Other business in brief sha County Human Services for fraud prevention investigations effective July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2021, was approved.

The cooperative regional program has been administered by ing acceptance and execution Family Homeless Prevention approved. The Southeast Minnesota housing network works through Three Rivers CommuServices of Minnesota. The program is funded by Minnesota serves households that at are in imminent risk of homelessness (at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines). The program has been awarded a $912,424 grant for July 2019 through September 2021. Dahl noted this program serves a lot of families. and Jerome Taubel, Section 32, Pilot Mound Township, was approved for access to CR 6 from their cabin site. as a temporary summer office support specialist in the Veteran Services/Extension Office effective May 21.

Department Head Evaluation form were discussed and approved. time registered nurse in the public health department was approved as requested by the director of nursing. one day training (including one overnight stay) for County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman. The training is provided

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Fillmore Central 7-12 Bands put on a great concert May 6th at the Fillmore Central High School. Congratulations band members and Mr. Ledin!

GRAduAtion - MAy 26th At 1:30 in thE h.S. VARSity GyM Fillmore County Soil and Water planted a tree with our 5th graders on May 7th.

Thank you for giving them each a tree of their own to plant!

The 4th graders participated in their annual Wax Museum May 10th.

Great history lessons!

Congratulations to those participating in Section Visual Arts on Saturday, April 26. Fillmore Central took home 11 perfect scores (20/20), 16 out of 18 superiors and 1 of the 8 Best of Shows!

Congratulations to Jaclyn Thomas on her piece ‘Alice in Wonderland’ earning a Best of Show in the Crafts category, qualifying her for the state show at the Perprich Center on May 11!

6th grade GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) students have been working on stage! With direction from GATE teacher Sara Baskett, they have written an original play, designed and painted sets, gathered props and costumes, practiced lines, and held a dress rehearsal for peer feedback. They will perform their play, entitled Women Solving Problems Association, twice on Tuesday, May 21.

During the school day they will perform for all 5th and 6th grade students, and that evening at 6:30pm will be a performance for family and community, free and open to the public. The performance will be held on the stage at the FC Elementary School in Preston. The play features characters based on real women who have made a positive difference in history, including Katherine Johnson, Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Elizabeth Blackwell, Anne Frank, and Queen Elizabeth I. Pictured, from left: Ben Ryan, Sienna Rindels, Delaney Yoder, Ella Dahly, Aalyiah Root, and Lily Miller (not pictured: Conner Hovey and Audra Otto).

2019-20 School Readiness Registrations have gone out. If you did not receive one and need one for your 3, 4 or 5-year-old to attend School Readiness in 2019-20, contact the Community Ed Office at 507.765.3809.

Join Fillmore Central Comm. Ed & Harmony Gardens & Floral on upcoming classes: Perennial Care & Maintenance - Saturday May 18th, 10-11 a.m. $5.00 Registration Birds, Bees & Butterflies - Saturday, June 1st, 10-11 a.m., $5.00 Registration Container Gardening for Kids - Saturday, June 8th, Come anytime during business hours. $5.00 Registration. *Additional fee at Harmony Gardens pending the plants you choose for your container.

Learn more about each of these classes under Community Education on Fillmore Central’s website or by calling Community Ed at 507.765.3809 AARP 55 Alive Summer Sessions AARP Beginner Course, Tuesday, July 16th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Lanesboro man Outstanding Educator at RCTC Rochester Community and Technical College is proud to announce Jeff Lepper, Mary Shelerud, and Jennifer Kiehne have been selected to receive the College’s 2019 Outstanding Educator Award. Instructors were nominated by faculty, students, and staff, and completed an extensive portfolio of their work and accomplishments at RCTC in order to be considered for the award. RCTC celebrated these remarkable faculty at a reception on April 24.

The Outstanding Educators’ teaching portfolios are statements about who they are as instructors and makes visible their work in

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planning coursework, teaching, and improving student learning.

Nominees’ portfolios are reviewed for teaching philosophy; content expertise and professional growth; teaching strategies and materials; standards of assessment of student learning and performance; and service to students, profession, institution, and the Minnesota State system.

Jeff Lepper, of Lanesboro, has been an English faculty member at RCTC since the fall of 2010. He holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Idaho and currently serves as the division chair of the English department.

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Jeff understands the importance of creating a student learning environment that is engaging, challenging and safe. He values students’ time, input and hard work; empowers them to take control of their learning; and encourages them to take some risks. He is passionate about the mission of the community college and its diverse student body and embraces the different experiences of the students. The integration of these experiences in the classroom gives students the freedom to write about those things that are valued and important. Jeff firmly believes that in order to foster a positive learning environment, there needs to be mutual respect within the classroom, and that starts with the instructor. Through content and knowledge, he demonstrates an ability to communicate ideas to students so that they learn something that will translate into useful skills beyond the classroom.

Jeff’s philosophy for education is that it cannot end at the door of the classroom.

Mary Shelerud has been a faculty member at RCTC since 2007. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wis. Mary understands the importance of adapting curriculum and teaching methods to meet the needs of students and utilizes active teaching strategies to engage students. By providing basic fundamentals and hands-on experience, students learn to become critical thinkers. Mary understands how challenging nursing classes can be and has developed a teaching style that meets the students’ learning needs. Mary sets clear goals and expectations, and through assessment, she measures students content knowledge and critical thinking skills.

Prior to joining RCTC, Mary held leadership positions in the healthcare field and brings the knowledge and expertise from these experiences into her classroom.

Mary is actively involved with the National Council of State Board of Nursing and recently received certification as a Nurse Educator by the National League of Nursing. Mary is a member of the American Nurses Association and the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

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Along with recognizing outstanding full-time faculty, RCTC also recognizes and appreciates the great educational experiences the College’s adjunct and part-time faculty offer students. This year’s Adjunct Faculty of the Year is Jennifer Kiehne. Jennifer engages the class and encourages active learning. She shares experiences from her time as a therapist to provide real world examples. Jennifer understands that tests aren’t the best ways to measure a student’s learning and instead gives critical thinking assignments each week.

One of the nominators writes, “It is evident that not only does Jennifer care about us as students, she cares about us as people and our overall well-being. I always look forward to going to her classes because I know I will be learning in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.”

Portfolios for both full-time instructors, Jeff Lepper and Mary Shelerud, will be forwarded to the system-wide Board of Trustees Award for Excellence in Teaching Review Committee. Up to 70 portfolios from Minnesota State’s 31 colleges and universities will be reviewed by the committee, which will recommend up to six Educator of the Year award recipients from the portfolios submitted. RCTC’s Outstanding Educators, their colleagues from across the state, and the Educator of the Year award recipients will be honored at a system-wide reception in April.

The Minnesota State Educator of the Year recognition program was initiated in 2007. To date, RCTC has had six of its faculty members honored with this prestigious, system-wide award.

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Yo u r FCJ Fa m i ly Our sincere gratitude to all of the participating individuals and businesses and our communities for all of your support for a very successful 2019 Fillmore Central Post Prom Party. Your support of our kids was very much appreciated. The kids were entertained with bowling, a photo booth, pool, and a hypnotist.

They enjoyed pizza, subs, and snacks. A big thank you to Shelly and Paul from the B & B Bowl for the use of your facility. Thank you to the Fillmore Central Junior Class parents for creating a fun night for the kids.

We are very grateful for your support!

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Spring Valley adopts floodplain ordinance

By Rich Wicks The Spring Valley City Council met in regular session on May 13.

All members were in attendance (Mayor Tony Archer, Luan Ruesink, Chris Danielson, Mike Hadland, John Dols, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer.

Immediately prior to the regular council meeting, a brief public hearing was held on the proposed Floodplain Ordinance. Zimmer explained that, “We do flood insurance with FEMA. The national flood insurance, if we want to participate, we have to do this (ordinance).” The hearing lasted only three minutes, with a few questions about any new changes to the floodplain rules.

Zimmer said there are no significant changes, and she explained that for any new construction, in order to comply with floodplain guidelines, the lowest floor of buildings must be higher than the mark just outside City Hall. During the regular coun-

cil meeting, the council adopted the Floodplain Ordinance as submitted.

The council heard from Greg Brooks, who introduced himself and told of his new business, Root River Auto, Bus & Diesel Repair.

Council members welcomed his new business to the community.

TJ Malone spoke to the council regarding his property tax assessment, saying that his special assessment is too high for him to pay, and he asked if his assessment could be changed. Zimmer explained that in April of 2018, an assessment hearing was held, and, “At that time, there is time for people to challenge their assessments. We did not get any challenges, so those assessments were adopted. They’re $94 a linear foot.” She added that certified letters had been sent to the applicable property owners, notifying them of that meeting. The council did not take any formal action.

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Brian Owens addressed the council about his frustration in trying to sell his property at 412 West High Street. He said since the city has not yet cleared up the title issue, he is unable to sell. Zimmer and Mike Hadland said they understood his predicament, but that the process of clearing up the title is taking longer than they had hoped. Hadland summarized, “We’re in limbo right now.” Owens replied, “So it puts me there, too.” A work session meeting of the council on May 22 is expected to bring an update on the process.

There was discussion about an ongoing problem of citizens bringing their dogs into South Park, despite the many signs that indicate dogs are not allowed. Zimmer said she has taken many calls from citizens regarding this. Mike Hadland suggested citizens could, “Call law enforcement, that’s their job.” He suggested citizens should not call 911 for this issue, though, so that 911 will be reserved for emergencies. The non-emergency number listed for the sheriff’s office is (507) 765-3874.

The council considered a request from Mary Whalen. Zimmer explained that the city’s standard practice when replacing trees is to give the property owner a selection of trees to choose from, and the city then pays the greenhouse to come in an plant the chosen tree in the applicable spot. Whalen requested to get credit that she could use toward purchasing a larger tree.

Zimmer said the city has chosen to use the current standard practice because of previous instances when tress either didn’t get planted, or were planted in other places on a property. Whalen also requested the removal of a stop sign. After discussion, the council voted to deny these requests.

Deb Zimmer said the city’s cleanup day went well. Mayor Archer read aloud a proclamation recognizing May as Motorcycle Awareness Month. The council meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m. Due to Memorial Day, the next regular meeting of the council will be Wednesday, May 29 at 6 p.m. As always, the public is welcome.

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Chatfield Center for the Arts annual report

By Karen Reisner At the May 13 Chatfield City Council meeting, Carla Gallina, board of directors president, reported on the 2018 financials and participation at the Chatfield Center for the Arts. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent.

Gallina began saying the 2019 budget is 128% higher than in 2018, a positive step. Revenues in 2018 were $271,119 and expenses were $275,484. Intense utility expenses contributed to the $4,400 difference.

Programs drew 7,000 to 8,000 people to Chatfield. The building was used for 81 public and private events during the year.

Twenty-two percent of attendees who purchased at least one event ticket were Chatfield residents.

Usage of the facility is varied including: individuals and businesses, Potter Production concerts, Chosen Bean concerts, Wits’ End Theatre, Chatfield schools, community outreach,

the city, and regional non-profits.

One-hundred and eighty children performed, 15 artists displayed, 14 families celebrated, 12 businesses networked, and five boards convened in the building.

Volunteers contributed 4,662 hours of their time in 2018.

Gallina said the building is pretty much booked for every weekend in 2019 for some kind of event. She thanked the council for their support. They are focused on quality and want to continue to build that reputation. Mayor Russ Smith added that the Center for the Arts is a source of pride for Chatfield.

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will allow the construction of a two unit townhome on the property. The Planning and Zoning commission unanimously recommended the approval of the rezoning request. She said the site plan is functional with driveways to the alley. Two residents did express their concerns at the zoning meeting. The council unanimously approved the request to rezone.

currently pays a base rate of

resolution was approved to repurchase the parcel from the county The council approved adjusting the electric utility rates as proposed. The new rates will

the property for redevelopment. and publication of Ordinance approved.

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Photo by Barb Jeffers been hired for city maintenance. council reconveyed the tax forfeited parcel to the state because that two radar speed signs are to to have a book sale in the town it had been acquired by the city be installed between the Boosthall during the Stand Still Parade was approved. city wants to sell the parcel as part of the redevelopment project quote to purchase the signs was residents are encouraged to from Traffic Logix in the amount need to purchase it at fair market Present at the regularly sched- attend to voice any thoughts or build a deck. concerns on the subject. approved. coverage through the League of The walking tour of the city has been completed and the city council has a list of items to The mayor read a proclamation Barber Shop Tuftin proposed increasing rates address.

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All council members were in attendance (Lyle Morey, Mary Tjepkes, Mayor Al Williams, City Clerk Becky Schmidt, Mary Sackett and Richard Gleason).

Darin Sikkink, representing WHKS, updated the council on the street project. He said, “We’re working on the County 5, Gold, Fillmore, and Line Streets project.” He said when the county reviewed the plans, it was suggested that curb and gutter also be installed on Line Street, in addition to the previous plans for curb and gutter on the other streets. He said the suggestion regarding Line Street was for only the east side of the street.

Sikkink pointed out that since this would increase the project cost (and therefore the special assessments), if the council chooses to follow the county’s suggestion, a public hearing would need to be scheduled so those six property owners would have a chance to discuss their opinions.

Ron Gregg, Fillmore County Engineer, spoke to the council about the street project, saying, “We still want to move ahead this year.” He and the council discussed the various access issues that may occur this summer and fall as the project progresses.

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said it’s likely that the contractor could do something similar to what happened in Ostrander, when gravel “temporary paths” were put down to allow access even while streets are torn up.

He also said there will be frequent meetings to discuss progress and access issues. Gregg also pointed out that regarding trees in the boulevard in areas where the street project will occur, “A lot of those will have to go.”

But he said the contractor will only remove those trees that must be removed. The council voted to hold a public hearing as described above on June 10 in the council room, just prior to the regular council meeting.

Leroy Rowe addressed the council regarding water drainage on his property, which he said has become an issue due to the recent street project. “All my neighbor’s water comes down into my driveway.” He stressed that he is not looking to blame or sue anyone, but just wants to know what the city could do to help eliminate the problem. He showed pictures and described an idea that he and Darin Sikkink agreed with, to create natural drainage to the street.

A member of Wykoff’s American Legion (Ray) asked the council about the new $25 fee

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to use the community center.

He said the Legion has never before been asked to pay a fee for holding their meetings there, and he feels it is “a low blow.”

Becky Schmidt explained that the city has to pay someone to come in and clean after the community center is used, and that’s the main reason for the fee. After discussion, the council also offered that the Legion could hold their meetings in the council room, for free, since this incurs no additional cost for the city (and since the Legion meetings are generally small enough to easily fit in that room).

Wade Baker gave an update on the fire department, including that there are three firefighter positions to be filled. He also discussed naming someone as the “weather watch” person on the crew. The council agreed to designate Casey Bates for this.

Rich Gleason suggested setting a special meeting to discuss a personnel issue. It was scheduled as an open meeting, on May 23 at 7 p.m. If necessary, the meeting may be changed to a closed meeting (if performance issues are to be discussed). Another issue that will be discussed at that time is the two bids regarding a new door lock on the community center.

The council requested to have all applicable warranty information available, so the bids can be fairly compared.

The meeting adjourned at the council room at 9 p.m., with council members then going to tour the vacant school building, in light of a proposal to move the city offices into that building. There will be a special meeting on Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m., and the council’s next regular meeting will be Monday, June 10 at 7 p.m.

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By Kirsten Zoellner Like other municipalities around the region, the City of Rushford is in the midst of new flood plain mapping being conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency along with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Along with the process, the city is required to adopt a Floodplain Ordinance to maintain compliance with National Flood Insurance Program. Engineer Derek Olinger, of Bolton & Menk, was on hand at the Monday, May 13 city council meeting to discuss the matter.

According to updated documents from Olinger, previous mapping was done in 1980 and largely consisted of areas within the channel of the Root River and Rush Creek, but did include additional low-lying areas. Areas protected by the levee system previously fell outside of the floodplain.

New, preliminary maps have been made available to municipalities and are scheduled to be made official August 15. Maps are denoted by four overlay district areas: Floodway, Flood Fringe, General Floodplain, and Bluff Protection. The first is areas primarily in the waterway channel, while Fringe Districts are primarily outside of levees.

General Floodplain areas are those with known flood water elevations. To determine these, extensive modeling of water flow needs to be done, which is costly. “Basically, if there’s something in this area, extra analysis is required to determine if Floodway or Flood Fringe rules apply,” explained Olinger.

Areas are mapped by 100year flood calculations, meaning there is a 1% return frequency or chance of flooding happening in any given year. Anyone’s properties inside Floodway or Flood Fringe Districts will require floodplain insurance for federally-backed mortgages.

Owners of properties with no outstanding mortgage of this type have the option of choosing floodplain insurance.

There are a few areas near Nannestad Lane which are designated as a part of the General Floodplain Area. If even a portion of the property is in the Flood Fringe, the entire property is designated as such.

Mortgage companies will notify owners of those properties and they will have 45 days to address the matter.

Mayor Chris Hallum expressed frustration with areas of the city still designated. “All that effort in last 10 years was to get everybody out of floodplain.” Properties can file a Letter of Map Amendment to contest their properties designation.

“Based on their modeling, this is what they say is going to flood,” said Olinger. “In reality, that’s not what’s going to happen.” Bolton & Menk will

work with the city to review the properties to determine what options are available.

Olinger also noted specific changes to the ordinance. The first is related to Critical Facilities. This relates to critical community sites such as fire departments, hospitals, wastewater facilities. In the current ordinance, these facilities are state mandated to be one foot above the base flood elevation. In the new ordinance, they should be located at or above 500-year flood levels. “It got me a little worried. Following restrictions can be very expensive.” Olinger recommended the city remove this optional requirement from the ordinance until required by state statute.

Another change is related to Repetitive Loss. This equates to existing structures with recurring minimum damage of 25% of the market value over 10 years or less. Improvements to these structures would be required.

This item is also optional, but inclusion will allow property owners to obtain up to $30,000 to raise a structure above the floodplain level.

The next steps in the process include review and approval by the DNR and a public hearing for the ordinance.

In other news, the city has received a clean audit from Smith Schaffer & Associates.

General property tax levy comprise the bulk of municipal funding, with Local Government Aid adding some to the pie. “The money you’re getting from state is not keeping up with the cost of services and you’re having to make that up locally,” said Jason Boynton,

Principal for Smith Schaffer. As for expenditures, the city saw a reduction from 2017 to 2018.

“This is a trend; cities really tried to hold the line on costs,” added Boynton. Rushford was under budget or on target in all areas.

The building of the General Fund has grown since 2011, when unassigned fund balance dropped to just 9% of fund expenditures. In 2018, the unassigned balance was 104%.

“It’s back to a healthy level. It improves capacity to bond at a lower rate and you’re in good shape now,” explained Boynton.

The city has just shy of $6 million in outstanding general obligation debt and $2.8 million in revenue bonds, which are being supported by payer rates in utility funds. All payments are being made in a timely basis.

An agreement with Minnesota Department of Transportation and the city has been approved for the Rushford Landscape Partnership. The grant project is intended to replace trees and vegetation along Highway 43 north/south and Highway 16 west. Up to $8,000 in landscape materials is provided with the grant this year and another $6,000 in potential funding next year. Detailed plans include the planting 36 trees.

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Chad Garteski, Agent/Land Specialist Gary M. Marcoux, d.d.S. 208 S. Elm Street Rushford, MN

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106 N. Gold St. P.O. Box 146 Wykoff, MN 55990

Phone: 507.352.8000 Cell: 507.990.1900

farm home auto business life health annuities

Steve Rehm

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

FOR SALE

WANTED

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

SCENIC VIEW TOWNHOMES

Office Space For Rent

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

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

SMALL HOUSE IN PETERSON, MN. No smoking or pets. Reference and deposit required. Call 507-875-2643. r22TFN-o UPSTAIRS APARTMENT IN PETERSON, MN. No smoking or pets.

Reference and deposit required. Call 507-875-2643. r22TFN-o 4 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT IN COUNTRY, near Fountain. $800 per month plus utilities. No smokers. First month, last month plus deposit required.

References needed. 507-273-7336. r13,20-o TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT in Harmony. Appliances furnished. No pets. $500/month. Call 507-452-6178 r13tfn-o

in Downtown Preston

Income restrictions apply.

1 An office with big windows and a beautiful view.

2 Enough space for up to five workstations.

3 Bathroom facilities and kitchen breakroom.

4 Cost is $250/month, and includes all utilities.

Call 507-251-5297 with questions.

Trailer Sale: 14’ & 16’ Livestock trailers $4,999.00 & $5,199.00; Renegade Aluminum 3 Horse Slant was $15,599.00 NOW $12,499.00; 15 models of DUMP trailers starting at $3,194.00; Steel & Aluminum ATV/UTV, mower, motorcycle trailers; 14k, 16k & 20,000lb. bumperpull skidloader trailers. CARPORTS (Free Setup). 515-972-4554 www.

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Call today to receive your paper today!

765-2151

CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!! 2002 and Newer! Any Condition. Running or Not. Competitive Offer! Free Towing! We’re Nationwide! Call Now: 1-888-416-2330..

(NANI) OLD MOVIE POSTERS WANTED from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Cash paid. Call 515/386-2873 or 515/370-3203. (MCAN)

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15822 County 15 Preston, MN $229,900

Parcel ID: 19.0249.000 Address: 208 Kirkwood St E, Lanesboro, MN 55949 All bids shall be submitted on the form provided by Lanesboro Public Schools. Interested parties should contact the Business Office at Lanesboro Public Schools to obtain the bid forms along with the bidding instructions, additional information on the house, and requirements for removal/relocation. The house is being sold as-is, where-is, and with all faults and defects therein.

Lanesboro Public Schools reserves the right to reject any or all bids for any reason(s) deemed in the best interest of Lanesboro Public Schools.

BIDS DUE: 4:00 pm (CDT), Wednesday, May, 29, 2019. Bids are to be delivered to: Lanesboro Public Schools Attn: Business Office 100 Kirkwood St E, Lanesboro, MN 55949 Dated: April 8, 2019 Matt Schultz, Superintendent

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403 Parkway Ave N. Lanesboro, MN $250,000

100 Hidden Valley Lanesboro, MN $539,000 MLS#4071760

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

MLS#4085076

MLS#4087466

FOR RENT

MLS#5140378

Don’t miss this opportunity with over 200 feet of river front property nestled below the towering bluffs of beautiful scenic Lanesboro. Excellent Very private and beautiful Home nestled location to build your new business or renovate in 2.79 acres with panoramic views the older existing buildings and business.

and overlooking a stream that runs through the property. This home has been updated with many new features that will benefit the new home owner!

Updated Garage (2018) with thermal insulated garage door, quality windows, metal roof, heated gas furnace. Call today for a private showing before it’s too late!

This sale is of the HOUSE ONLY and DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY REAL ESTATE. The house purchased through this sale must be removed from the property by the purchaser before July 15, 2019. The currently occupied house may not be available to be moved until July 1, 2019. The house is located as follows:

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140140 ELTONELTON HILL LANEHILL NW LANE NW ROCHESTER, MN 55901 ROCHESTER, MN 55901 EMAIL: JOHN.NELSON@CBBURNET.COM WEBSITE: WWW.JOHNNELSONREALTY.COM WEBSITE: WWW.JOHNNELSONREALTY.COM

MLS#4087466

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION

Invitation to Bid Sale of Surplus House (for Relocation) Lanesboro Public Schools Lanesboro, MN Lanesboro Public Schools is soliciting bids for the purchase of an existing house to be removed/relocated from 208 Kirkwood St. E., Lanesboro, MN 55949.

Your local Your real estate connection! realestate connection!

507-216-1140 507-216-1140 JOHN.NELSON@CBBURNET.COM

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MLS#5131229

1913 S Shore Dr. Albert Lea, MN $419,000

21257 US Hwy 52 • Preston, MN Multi-purpose building w/beautiful panoramic views of Camp Creek Valley for each office. 5 large office spaces available to rent. Each office space for rent is $400/Mo. All utilities are paid by owner. Lease agreements are 1yr-5yr lease agreements. Kitchen

Zero-entry sprawling rambler w/stunning NE facing views across Albert Lea Lake which is nestled on 1 acre & approx. 300 feet of shoreline incl. This breathtaking home will amaze you w/beauty & character the moment you walk inside. High 12' Ceilings, beautiful FP in the LVRM, Radiant flr heat system -8 zones including the gar, Lennox- 4 zone heating & AC system w/UV / HEPA filtration system, Kohler generator system 12RES- auto transfer switch, natural gas fueled, boat lift & Aluminum dock system.

Pending 508 Kenilworth Avenue S Lanesboro, MN 603 N 2nd Street Rushford, MN 25621 State Hwy 250 Lanesboro, MN

701 Parkway Ave • Lanesboro, MN $165,000 1 BED, 2 BATHS • 3,472 SQ. FT.

MLS#4086390

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

500 Riverview Dr. • Whalan, MN

$84,900 The Cracked Egg is a well established 2.61 ACRES 2.50 ACRES restaurant for sale in scenic Gorgeous Lot for sale with the enjoyment Lanesboro! Great Location off of US of common woods, trails and access to the Gorgeous Lot for sale with the enjoyment Hwy 16 and Parkway.

Root River for outdoor enjoyment. It’s time of common woods, trails and access to the Root River for outdoor enjoyment. It’s time to build on this 2.50 acre lot!

to build on this 2.61 acre lot!

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815 10th St NW Rochester 22874 Oak Hill Drive Spring Valley 217 Spring St NW Preston 64 Main Ave N Harmony 32505 Nordic Ct Rushford 201 Washington St Preston 235 2nd Ave SW Harmony 355 1st Ave SE, Harmony

Minnesota & Iowa Licensed

What a great place to get away or plan to stay.

3 bdrm 1 ½ bath, updated furnace, water heater, circuit breaker. 2 Car det. garage, with storage unit plus an additional storage building/shop. Root A fresh farmhouse design, custom cabinetry, River trail and river are within 1 block. $104,900 large island, quartz counters, farmhouse sink & subway tile. 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 car. Look today! $354,900 LAND FOR SALE

12945 County 21, Canton

Private, yet less than a mile to town- 66 acres 2 bdrm, 2 bath ranch home. Fireplace, HE Furnace, central air, steel roof det 2 car garage, outbuildings.

Septic 2016 & good well. Nice mix of pasture & crop land. Tama & Fayette soils. $449,000

NEWBURG Township

217 River St, Preston Seriously worth a look!

Packed with potential, 3 bedrooms, nice layout, neat wood floors, open little staircase with a cottage feel. Circuit breaker, updated furnace & water heater in 2008, shingles 2007.

Parklike yard, mature trees, storage shed. Located next to the paved trail system access. $50,000

55 2nd Avenue SE, Harmony NEW

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LIST

Plant your roots & start your traditions in this quality 2 story home, beautiful woodwork, floors & 9 ft ceilings. The kitchen is light and bright with an easy flow floor plan and generous space. 4 bedrooms on upper level, walk-up attic and basement. Large detached garage 22 x 34 with 3 stalls. $124,900

740 3rd Ave SE, Harmony 15 3rd Ave SW, Harmony

5.44 acres on hard surface road. Rolling green pastures w/ a few oak trees & simplistic pole barn offers inviting place to park the camper, bring the horses or build that cabin or home you’ve been dreaming about! $59,900

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PENDING

830 3rd Ave SE, Harmony

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32420 Garden Road, Harmony

344B 5th Ave SE, Harmony

REALTOR, GRI 7 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE PH: (507) 886-4221

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A Slice of Country nestled in the rolling wooded terrain of SE Minnesota near Supersaw Valley Campground and Riceford Creek and only 4 miles to Spring Grove.

Just shy of an acre, this property offers a 1,300 sq ft home with 3 bedrooms. Attached insulated garage, Charming 1927, Cute kitchen wood floors, and plus detached 1 car . Shop has infrared heat, circuit built ins. 3 bedrm, 1.5 bath home on great lot breaker and 220 with 10 x 11 overhead door. 400-foot with view of North Bluff. Carriage barn with lg deep well. $165,000

Comfort by design! This twinhome offers one level living with open floor plan. Large master w/ walk-in closet and master bath. Attached, insulated super-sized one car garage. $138,900

511 New St., Whalan

202292 County 19, Spring Grove

Kelsey Bergey

Bright living spaces, 3 bedrm ranch. Main floor living including master bedroom with WI closet & bath. LL offers space to expand. Country views front porch or back deck. Att. Lg 2 car garage. Nicely landscaped yard. Great location on edge of town. Home warranty offered!

COMMERCIAL

Roomy ranch on edge of town w/ country views. 3 bed, 2 bath, main floor laundry, large living space.

Updated deck, patio, & concrete driveway. New windows, CA, & furnace. $199,000

Preston - Endless Possibilites! 2-unit commercial building MOVE IN READY - office, store & more.

Potential pop up shop rentals & residential units. Preston: 2+ acres wooded just past bridge offering nice $49,900 views, paved street, city utilities & an easy walk to river, trail, parks, & pool. $39,900 Harmony – Commercial & Residential zoned this turn of the century home would make a great antique Preston: 2 - Half Acre lots, with city utilities, open views store or boutique. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, great location. over city. Works well for a walkout basement. $38,000 each $59,900

BUILDABLE LOTS

403rd Ave - 6+ acres, an inviting spot for an organic homestead. Build your home, barn, establish an orchard, gardens and still have room to graze a few animals. Disconnect from a busy world and drop a line in Wisel Creek. $39,900

STOP BY at: 25 West Center St in Harmony

Each office Independently Owned & Operated.

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601 LYNDALE AVE SPRING VALLEY, MN

Beautiful well maintained and updated 4 bedroom 3 bath home situated on 0.97 lot in Spring Valley. New laminate floors on main level, main floor master bedroom with walk in closet, main floor laundry, front porch and back deck off living room. Both living room and family room have gas fireplaces. The lower level walk out is completely finished with 2 bedrooms, full bath, large enough for ample sized family room and still room for a pool table or game tables. Raised garden beds in back yard, 3 stall garage with cement drive, and beautifully landscaped yard. Call for your appointment to preview!

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

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$119,900

* 80 acres *

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.

NG

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SOLD!

$69,900

307 W. COURTLAND SPRING VALLEY, MN

$225,000

CED!

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$435,000

$267,500

NEW

27315 230TH ST, PRESTON 5 acres • Charming country home (Crestwood Country Cabin) • Ideal for horse set up • Wood ceilings and walls • 3 Bedrooms • Main floor laundry • Open living and dining area • Steel roof • New windows • RV hook-ups • Loft area • Insulated 2+garage • Covered porch • Shed with country kitchen • Deck fire pit 14x30 storage shed • Great views • Close to town • Can be used as a rental property or personal home NEW

COMMERCIAL BUILDING $129,900

NG

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513 1ST ST., FOUNTAIN

• 5 Acres • Beautiful setting • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Cedar log siding • New metal roof • High vaulted knotty pine ceilings Updated and remodeled • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Office • 1/2 • Open floor plan • Fireplace • Wood stove • Large loft area • acre lot • Main floor laundry • Formal dining and living room • Finished lower level with walkout • 2nd kitchen in lower level • Wood floors • Enclosed porch • Large deck • 2 staircases to Covered porch • Large private deck • Apple trees • Abundance of wildlife • 40x24 garage/machine shed • Peace and quiet on upper level • Newer windows, vinyl siding, roof, more dead end road

SATURDAY, MAY 25 12:00 NOON ~ 1:30 PM

RANCH WITH EVERYTHING NEW IN 2012

7.16 ACRES

$389,900 #5220607

10541 HWY 52 SE, CHATFIELD

• 3 Bedrooms • 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 COMPLETELY REMODELED

604 RIVER ST. SW, CHATFIELD

#5213119

• 2 Bedrooms • Main floor living • 9’ ceilings • 2 bedrooms • Updated Bathroom, • 90’ x 150’ (0.31 acre lot) • 1 car detached garage • Main Floor Laundry • Open layout, Vinyl siding, • Barn converted into 1 car garage w/attic storage • Covered Deck • 2 Car Garage • Corner Lot, • Great location close to High School and New pool • Hardwood floors • etted Tub • Appliances • Quick possession • AS-IS • Cash or Conventional financing

$999,998 12089 SPRING ROAD SE, CHATFIELD #5034315

REDUCED 200K

6.73 ACRES HOBBY FARM

$124,900 100 GOLD ST N, WYKOFF

• 3 Bedrooms, • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage • No steps • 1,358 sq. ft. • Main floor living • Open layout • Ceramic tile floors • Vaulted ceilings • Patio • Maintenance free exterior • No association fees • Great price & only a short drive to Rochester/Winona

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

507-259-5454

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Custom Walkout Ranch • 2004 • Both floors have in-floor heat • Handicap accessible • Ceramic tile throughout • Granite tops • Fireplace • Barn/Machine shed (40’x96’) 3 Box stalls • 5 double tie stalls • 60 acres tillable • 55 acres pasture • 8 acres woods, Balance yard

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$114,900

$179,900 116 & 120 SCHULTZ STREET, UTICA

ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE

127 ACRES

$89,900

BRAND NEW TWINHOME

NEW LISTING

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

$59,900 FORESTVILLE STATE PARK 2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, fishing, camping • Private • Ideal for house or cabin REDUCED! 27583 DEEP RIVER ROAD LANESBORO $569,900

MOVING?

AFFORDABLE STARTER HOME

#5227035

$124,900

117 CROWN HILL RD. W., PRESTON

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If you are looking for a house that is ompletely updated and remodeled ($2,000 allowance for upstairs windows), all new mechanicals including C/A, updated 100 amp electrical panel, all new stainless steel appliances and new washer & dryer, look no further!

This 3 bedroom 1 bath home with a 2 stall detached garage and ample sized lot is ready for immediate occupancy. The updates are completed with new flooring, completely painted interior with knock down walls & ceilings and brand new main floor full bath. Call me for an appointment to view!

$179,900

5.38 acres in city limits • 544’ of river frontage • 4 large bedrooms • 2 baths • Formal dining room • Living room • Den • Wood floors • Wide baseboard • Main floor laundry • Enclosed porch • Covered wrap-around porch • Barn • Shop • Ideal spot for fire pit

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

AFFORDABLE RANCH HOME!

320 AVE A NE, CHATFIELD

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110 COFFEE ST. LANESBORO

24096 ORCHARD ROAD, WYKOFF

OPEN HOUSE

$159,000 212 S. MAIN ST. GRAND MEADOW, MN

124 N. BROADWAY SPRING VALLEY, MN

Chatfield Office Rochester Office 116 N. Main St. 4123 26th St. NW

Results

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

NEW LISTING

Air

New Office

22004 411TH AVE, LANESBORO

$139,900

is in The

Great opportunity to own Come see this newly renovated commercial property in downtown 3 bedroom 2 bath home. The new laundry room and main Spring Valley. Was a former law bath are completed, the office and has 3 offices, conference Reduced floor kitchen is updated, all new sheet room, reception area and bath on rock and interior painting is complete, updated windows, new carpeting, new laminate floors, new furnace and a/c, new front main floor. Updated and remodeled with newer sheet rock, flooring and updated paint colors.

Storage room in upper level. Could be used porch and new back deck, updated shingles – Like buying a for multiple business types. Plenty of parking spaces and exposure. brand new home. Come see the finished product!!

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Todd Hadoff

NEW

$181,900

805 S SECTION AVE. SPRING VALLEY, MN

$219,000

Very well maintained 2 bedroom 1 bath ranch style home with 2 car attached garage. New roof to be installed on house & garage MayJune 2019. Freshly painted interior, hardwood floors, oak trim & cabinetry throughout, dining room and partially finished lower level with family room.

Laundry, storage room and utility room located in lower level. You’ll love the large fenced in back yard with new cement patio area and extra storage shed.

Conveniently located near school and north park. Ready for immediate occupancy!

Spring

www.brendasheldon.com

#5029249

• Totally renovated building • Commercial kitchen • Pi a ovens • 3 Baths • 2 Dining areas • Finished LL • Operating as Bank Gift Haus & Margaret’s Tea Room • Professional rental office with separate access

$109,900 20266 STATE HWY 16, WYKOFF

#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

ATTENTION INVESTORS!

LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE

122 MAIN ST S, WYKOFF

$99,900 #5213171

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Main floor living • Vinyl siding • Replacement windows • 0.23 Acre lot • Updated furnace, wiring, plumbing, central air • Storage shed • Appliances • Selling AS-IS

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

715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com

$142,900

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Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI

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NEW LISTING $29,900 $74,900 204 JEFFERSON ST W, SPRING VALLEY #5213425 301 W TRACY ROAD, SPRING VALLEY #5223725

• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 0.10 Acre lot • Original woodwork • Open staircase • Wood floors • Loaded with potential • Little TLC will add tons of equity • Affordable • Close to downtown • Selling AS IS condition

• 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

For more information on these listings and others visit .…

www.timdanielson.com

LANESBORO 20 acre building site (5 tillable, balance woods) ad acent 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

ST. CHARLES Walkout lot (0.21 acres) with city utilities in established neighborhood. No Covenants. 5032909 $24,900 $19,900 WYKOFF/CHATFIELD – Approved 7 acre wooded building site with a great view, driveway built and ust off the blacktop. Additional Land Available Close to bike trail and Root River. 5211858 $76,900

Your buYer awaits!

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TIM DANIELSON

homes@timdanielson.com

www.timdanielson.com 272 Main St. North Chatfield MN 55923 Ph: 507- 867-9100 Cell: 507- 259-9110

ELCOR Realty Co. sold

SOLD

628 WARREN AVE, SPRING VALLEY

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 0.35 acres •

FARM LAND

CHATFIELD – ORDAN 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 ordan Township 124 acres located in a beautiful valley with the Root River running through the property. Approximately 45 acres could be tillable with the balance being fenced pasture. Includes hay shed. $399,900

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FARM

GARAGE SALES

NORBY TREE SERVICE: Stump grinding, tree trimming, and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. s8/2TFNo

WANT TO RENT IN FALL: 20,00025,000 bu. grain bin with air. Preston/ Harmony area. Call 507-450-1450. f6,13,20,27-x

HUGE GARAGE SALE

BESSE MINI STORAGE Units available. Preston, MN. 507-765-2471. s30TFN-o

FOR SALE: SIMMENTAL BULLS, yearlings and strong aged. Semen tested, ready to go . Will deliver. Farmers prices. Bob Franke, Dover, MN 1-507696-3708. f20,27,3,10-x

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described mortgage: Mortgagor: Jerome S. Halvorson, Jr. and Kimberly Lynn Halvorson, husband and wife as joint tenants Mortgagee: New Century Mortgage Corporation Dated: 06/25/2004 Recorded: 07/12/2004 Fillmore County Recorder Document No. 340628 Assigned To: U.S. Bank N.A., as Trustee for the registered holders of Asset Backed Securities Corporation, Home Equity Loan Trust 2004-HE6, Asset Backed PassThrough Certificates, Series 2004-HE6 Dated: 07/11/2007 Recorded: 01/28/2008 Fillmore County Recorder Document No. 362801 Assigned To: U.S. Bank N.A., in its capacity as Trustee for the registered holders of Asset Backed Securities Corporation, Home Equity Loan Trust 2004-HE6, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-HE6 Dated: 07/06/2009 Recorded: 08/23/2010 Fillmore County Recorder Document No. 379938 Transaction Agent: N/A Transaction Agent Mortgage Identification Number: N/A Lender or Broker: New Century Mortgage Corporation Residential Mortgage Servicer: Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC Mortgage Originator: New Century Mortgage Corporation LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots 7 and 8, Block 61, First Addition to the City of Lanesboro, Fillmore County, Minnesota.

This is Abstract Property.

TAX PARCEL NO.: 19.0393.000 ADDRESS OF PROPERTY: 708 Auburn Ave S Lanesboro, MN 55949 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $117,450.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE: $100,413.06 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; that no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: June 6, 2019, 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Main Lobby, Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within 6 Months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns.

DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: The date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minnesota Statutes section 580.30 or the property redeemed under Minnesota Statutes section 580.23 is December 6, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. If the foregoing date is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, then the date to vacate is the next business day at 11:59 p.m.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: NONE THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: April 16, 2019 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Asset Backed Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust 2004-HE6, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2004-HE6 by its attorney in fact NewRez LLC f/k/a New Penn Financial LLC d/b/a ShellPoint Mortgage Servicing by its attorney in fact Ocwen Loan Servicing., Assignee of Mortgagee By: PFB LAW, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION Attorneys for: U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for Asset Backed Securities Corporation Home Equity Loan Trust 2004-HE6, Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series

2004-HE6 by its attorney in fact NewRez LLC f/k/a New Penn Financial LLC d/b/a ShellPoint Mortgage Servicing by its attorney in fact Ocwen Loan Servicing., Assignee of Mortgagee 55 East Fifth Street, Suite 800 St. Paul, MN 55101-1718 651-291-8955 651-228-1753 (fax) THIS COMMUNICATION IS FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. 17725-19-00091-1 Publish 22,29,6,13,20,27

on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within twelve (12) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 29, 2020, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: April 24, 2019 Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 136 - 19-003163 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 6,13,20,27,3,10

you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.

6.

ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.

7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Fillmore County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: See attached Legal Description.

The object of this action is to seek partition of the real property.

Dated: March 25, 2019 /s/Joan Wissing Joan Wissing, Plaintiff 13638 191st Ave Preston, MN 55965 Dated: March 25, 2019 LAW OFFICE OF SHAWN VOGT SWEEN, LLC /s/Shawn Vogt Sween Shawn Vogt Sween Attorney for Plaintiff Jean Nagel MN# 0387368 104 Main St S Grand Meadow, MN 55936 Telephone: 507-754-4555 Facsimile: 507-754-4554 e-mail: shawn@svslawoffice.com LEGAL DESCRIPTION The East Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 102 North, Range 11 West.

Publish 6,13,20

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF FOUNTAIN The Fountain Planning & Zoning Commission will meet at 7:00 o’clock P.M., Tuesday, May 28th, 2019, at the Fountain City Council Chambers to conduct a public hearing on a petition filed by Simon and Mary Hershberger, 103 County Road 11, Fountain, MN to rezone 2.07 acres from the Conservation District to the Industrial District for the purpose of constructing a storage warehouse 192’ X 60’.

The property is described as follows: Property ID #: R 24.0009.000 North 300 ft. of East 300 ft. of NE ¼ NE ¼; Section – 10; T103N; R11W Fountain, MN 55935 You are herein notified that a hearing will be held by the Fountain Planning Commission on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019, at 7:00 o’clock 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 Tuesday, May 28th, 2019, or in writing by mailing comments to Ronda Flattum, City of Fountain, and P.O. Box 115, Fountain, MN 55935.

Publish 20,27

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: ANDERSON ACRES 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. 24102 260TH STREET FOUNTAIN, MN 55935 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.

ANDERSON & LINNELL LLC 125 2ND STREET SE CHATFIELD MN 55923-1207 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: April 23, 2019 /s/Emily Linnell Publish 13,20 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: November 15, 2011 MORTGAGOR: Beverly J. Olson and Donald L. Olson.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for American Advisors Group its successors and assigns.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 13, 2012, Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 387054.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. Dated April 4, 2019 Recorded April 11, 2019, as Document No. 421373.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 1009400-0005002095-8 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: American Advisors Group RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Reverse Mortgage Solutions, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 318 South Church Street, Peterson, MN 55962 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: R07.0117.000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: All the tracts, or parcels, of land lying and being in the County of Fillmore and State of Minnesota, described as follows, to-wit: Lot 1 and the North half of Lot 2, Block 7, Village of Peterson COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $118,500.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $90,573.73 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: June 27, 2019 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any,

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: OTHER CIVIL (PARTITION OF REAL PROPERTY) Court File No. 23-CV-19-212 Jean Nagel and Joan Wissing, Plaintiffs, v.

Steven Mandelko, also, all other persons or entities unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien, in the real estate described in the complaint herein, including the heirs at law, and legatees and devisees of any of the foregoing defendants who are or may become deceased, Defendants.

SUMMONS THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiffs have started a lawsuit against you.

The original Plaintiff’s Complaint is on file at the office of the Court Administrator of the above named Court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons.

2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at the following address: Law Office of Shawn Vogt Sween LLC Shawn Vogt Sween, Attorney at Law 104 Main Street Grand Meadow, MN 55936 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer.

4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint.

5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File N0.: 23-PR-19-295 In Re: Estate of Jeffrie L. Milne, also known as Jeffrie Lee Milne, Jeffrie Milne, Jeff Milne, 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 Richard A. Nethercut, whose address is 14084 County 23, Canton, MN 55922, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate.

Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative.

Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.

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

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

Dated: May 1, 2019 /s/James D. Attwood Court Administrator Nethercut Schieber, PA Greg Schieber MN# 395855 32 Main Ave N Telephone: (507) 886-6131 Facsimile: (866) 576-3826 e-mail: greg@ranlaw.net Publish 13,20

JOINT BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING NOTICE There will be a meeting of the FillmoreHouston Joint Board of Health on May 28, 2019, at the Mabel Community Center located at 201 Main Street South, Mabel, Minnesota. The meeting will begin at 1:00 PM. Publish 20

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-19-305 In Re: Estate of Rodney Duane Norby, Decedent.

NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF DESCENT Francis P. Norby has filed a Petition for Determination of Descent. It is Ordered that on June 4, 2019, at 1:30 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at the Fillmore County Judicial Center at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN. The petition represents that the decedent died more than three (3) years ago leaving property in Minnesota. The petition requests the Court determine the descent of such property and assign the property to the persons entitled.

Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the petition will be granted.

Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by: Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order to each interested person by United States mail at least 14 days before the time set for the hearing.

By the Court Dated: May 14, 2019 /s/ Matthew J. Opat Judge of District Court Dated: May 14, 2019 /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Breen & Person, Ltd. J. Brad Person, Esq. MN#0296302 124 N. 6th Street, PO Box 472 Brainerd, MN 56401 Telephone: (218) 828-1248 Facsimile: (218) 828-4832 e-mail: brad@breenandperson.com Publish 20,27

Due to the Memorial Day holiday, the May meeting of the Sumner Township Board of Supervisors will be Thursday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sumner Town Hall.

Marianne Hockema Sumner Township Clerk

GENERAL NOTICE FOR FORESTVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS TO CONTROL OR ERADICATE NOXIOUS WEEDS Notice is herby given that all persons in Forestville Township in Fillmore County, Minnesota shall control or eradicate all noxious weeds on land they own, occupy, or are required to maintain. Control or eradication may be accomplished by any lawful method. Failure to comply with the general notice may mean that an individual notice will be issued. The Local Weed Inspectors are township supervisors. This notice will be strictly enforced!

Lori Winter Clerk – Forestville Township

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cook Some benefits

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Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

Full-time & every other weekend $3,000 Sign-on bonus New shift differential "Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status, or any other legally protected characteristic."

Contact Tanya or Joyce

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

…because the journey matters

The Fillmore County Journal is looking for a

FREELANCE WRITER to cover

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

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

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