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INSIDE TODAY’S JOURNAL Canton • Chatfield • Fountain • Harmony • Houston • Lanesboro • Mabel • Ostrander • Peterson • Preston • Rushford • Rushford Village • Spring Valley • Whalan • Wykoff

Rushford Veterans Memorial was a long-time vision

BY BARB JEFFERS

BY BARB JEFFERS barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Although the Aroma Pie Shoppe was closed during the off-season, it was a very busy place as owners Karna and Pat Hudoba and their family made some big changes.

Coming in to their fourth season as owners of Aroma Pie Shoppe, Karna was ready to make the changes she had been hoping to implement since they originally opened the business.

“I had a vision of one day having my own place... I didn’t envision it the way it was before,” she explains. “I’ve been looking forward to it, just to make it a little more friendly to come in to – something fresh,” Karna explains.

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“Everyone who served, whether they were overseas or not — they served in some way to this country,” states Maynard LaFleur, who spearheaded the effort to have a Rushford Veterans Memorial in Rushford, Minn., which was recently completed.

“I always wanted something in remembrance for the soldiers who served and who fought,” expresses LaFleur. “I started it in my mind years ago,” he says.

A Vietnam veteran himself, LaFleur started thinking about a possible veterans memorial for the town about 20 years ago.

“It was always in my mind to do it,” notes LaFleur, but when he was working it was hard to find the time. “When I finally retired it was pretty strong in me again to get this done,” he says.

A few years ago LaFleur contacted the city administrator of Rushford at the time, Steve Sarvi, to ask if there was land available in the city where a veterans memorial could be placed.

“He was excited because he’s a military man,” says LaFleur and Sarvi told him of five different sites in town that could possibly be used.

LaFleur looked at all five sites more than once, even visiting the sites during different seasons to see how a memorial would look. “I always came back to this one,” says LaFleur of the site chosen, which is within the city park near Ben Niggle field.

After choosing the site, LaF-

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Maynard LaFleur stands next to the replica Civil War cannon at the Rushford Veterans Memorial. LaFleur was the driving force behind the installation of the memorial which was recently completed.

Photo by Barb Jeffers leur attended a city council meeting to request the veterans memorial installation. The council agreed but asked that the area be as maintenance free as possible as the city will maintain it.

The project was designed to be completed in four phases, with the fourth phase recently being finished.

Support and funding for the veterans memorial came from area businesses, organizations and individuals. “They

have been really great about donating to the project,” states LaFleur. Grants were received from the Rushford Community Foundation in support of the project, which was really helpful, according to LaFleur. An additional grant was received from AcenTek to support the project.

Robin Rislove donated much of his time as he made forms and laid the cement, which See RUSHFORD Page 8 ➤

the first thing they will notice when they walk through the door is how bright and open the pie shoppe is inside. Then your mind will take a second to adjust to the fact that what once was the service area is now the seating area and vice versa.

The front area used to have a long bar with a bar-back as the service counter. The bar and bar-back are now gone and there are tables and chairs in the room, which now seems so much larger than it used to be.

A church pew, strategically placed inside the front door, guides customers inside towards the service area. Large windows installed in the front room provide cheerful lighting and stools will be placed by the windows for additional seating.

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Proposed Lanesboro wastewater treatment plant met with criticism from public

BY H ANNAH WINGERT hannah@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The Lanesboro City Council held a public hearing on April 30 to discuss the proposed wastewater treatment plant project. All council members were present as well as all three of the Lanesboro Public Utilities Commission members. City Engineer Brian Malm and Project Engineer Jake Pichelman from Bolton and Menk opened the meeting with a slideshow presentation covering the project needs, design and costs, site selection and aesthetics, user rates and funding

options, and schedule. The current wastewater treatment plant was built in 1938 making it the oldest in Minnesota. The life expectancy of the equipment before needing to be repaired or replaced is approximately zero to five years, meaning that it could break down any day. Pichelman noted that it would not be cost effective to move forward with repairs to equipment that will not meet the future needs of the City of Lanesboro.

The preliminary engineering work began in the fall of 2014 and in March 2018, the facility See LANESBORO Page 10 ➤

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C OMMENTARY Changing times

By Yvonne Nyenhuis “Change is often desirable, frequently necessary, and always inevitable.” While much that happens is not in our control, some events evolve from choices we have made.

Sometimes these choices are driven by love and hope. RegretYvonne tably, some Nyenhuis are the result of fear and hate. Ideally, our emotions should be modified by reason.

I remember putting on eye glasses for the first time. Suddenly the world came into focus.

I was amazed by the transformation! Using reason is like putting on glasses. It allows us to see our problems more clearly.

We all have stress in our lives and strive to bring order to the chaos. While some concerns are personal, we deal with them against a backdrop of national and international unrest. We need to face the fact that we are under cyber attack from our enemies and take action to combat what is happening.

The disparity between rich and poor continues to grow, wages have stagnated, immigration is a pressing issue as great numbers of people continue to come to our shores seeking refuge from violence and starvation. Natural disasters are increasing as “global warming” claims our attention.

The cost of healthcare has escalated, opioid addiction is more prevalent and education is on life support, to name a few.

The first part of meeting the challenges we face is “to put on our eye glasses.” We are grateEditorial Cartoon

ful to leaders who pursue truth and facts, who understand that working in government is not a “job.” It is a vocation, a position of trust requiring risk and courage in the interest of public service.

Politics is not an easy profession. Moving a bill through congress requires patience and dedication. “Corporations are not ‘people,’ and ‘money’ is not speech.” And yes, “We need to get money out of politics!”

Unfortunately we voters are a fickle bunch. We expect results right away. We look for a “savior.” In Bible history the Jews followed Jesus. In Germany, Hitler emerged promising to overcome economic depression. In Cuba, Castro “came to the rescue.” In the United States we vote every four years in a presidential election. We spend two years and millions of dollars campaigning, enough money to pay off the national debt! The present occupant of the White House emerged when voters abandoned reason and indulged in wishful thinking.

In this country the president shares power with the legislative and judicial bodies of government. If we want the president to be successful in carrying out his policies he needs to have the support of Congress to move the country forward.

Many of the challenges we face are complex and can only be solved with diligence over time, if at all. But we can and must work to search for solutions. In the coming year, “We the People” must take responsibility for our future. We must be part of the political process, increase our knowledge of how government works, talk to our represetatives and let them know they have our permission to put “what is right” above party politics.

How politics have changed

By Lee Hamilton I became active in politics in the late 1950s, got elected to Congress in 1964, and have remained engaged in one way or another every year since then.

I’ve had a ringside seat for a long time.

So I suppose I should not be surprised Lee H. that I get Hamilton asked a lot these days how American politics have changed over the last six decades.

A few things stand out. When I first arrived in Congress, Americans had faith in the institutions of government. President Lyndon Johnson had actually run on a platform that we could successfully wage a war on poverty — and been elected. It seems inconceivable today that a politician of prominence would be so bold and so naïve as to propose such a thing, let alone believe that we could do it.

Today, Americans have little confidence in government’s ability to deliver. And with reason: Congress can’t even pass a budget on time, and even the most routine matters get bottled up. A war successfully waged on anything domestic seems beyond its grasp.

We can argue about when this shift began — was it catalyzed or merely summarized by President Ronald Reagan when he famously said that government is the problem, not the solution?

Regardless, the days of LBJ-style confidence are long gone.

The second big difference is the extreme political intensity

we see all around us. Almost every facet of politics is more complicated and pursued more vigorously, with a harder edge to it, than when I began.

Voters are more demanding and want instant results. Consultants are everywhere you turn.

Lobbyists have multiplied and become immeasurably sophisticated and effective at finding ways to get what they want.

Interest groups have exploded in number and competency. The media has become more aggressive. And money, of course, has become an avalanche.

Politics has shifted from lowintensity conflict to big business — and very serious business, at that.

With all this, of course, the sharp polarization that marks our politics today has flourished.

We’ve always had partisanship, but today it penetrates everything: the electorate, the political parties, legislatures, Congress, and the White House.

Which has led to one of the greater ironies of this era. On the one hand, the political world is flooded with information — it used to be that one of the chief tasks of a politician and policy-maker was to gather information; today your problem is sorting through it. On the other hand, in this atmosphere deliberations are often based less on facts, experts and evidence than on partisan beliefs. In a sea of information, we’re drowning in misinformation.

Finally, the audience for politics has changed. When you spoke to the Rotary Club in southern Indiana in the 1960s, you were speaking to Rotary members in southern Indiana.

Today, you could very well be speaking to the world. Whatever you say can become available everywhere in a matter of hours, if not minutes. Newsworthy events and statements that once took days to stoke a reaction today get an instantaneous — and often hot-blooded — response.

This has all made the work of politics and governing much more difficult. Organizations intensively scrutinize every tiny step, and can gin up a massive response at a moment’s notice.

The basic building blocks of politics — gathering facts, deliberating on next steps, finding common ground — have become charged in their own right, subject to partisan attack.

Bridging our divisions over health care, taxation, immigration, the debt and deficits, and U.S. intervention abroad seems ever more elusive. Plain and

simple, it’s become harder to make the country work.

When I began in politics, elected officials felt a responsibility to find their way through difficult problems together. They believed that compromise and negotiation were core political values, intrinsic to our democracy and crucial to making it work for everyone. There are still plenty of politicians who believe this — but also plenty who do not, who have shown they can thrive in a political environment that stacks the deck against the shared work of finding common ground.

We’ve come a long way as a country over the last six decades.

But when it comes to politics as a democratic endeavor to address the nation’s challenges?

We’ve lost ground.

Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar at the IU Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice at the IU O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

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C OMMENTARY The most monumental nonnuclear explosion

By Donna Buckbee Rushford, MN One of the habits I learned from my mother: special newspaper articles are to be clipped and filed.

This past winter I went through 50 years of those special clippings — reviewing, sorting and Donna Buckbee tossing. One of the few I held back from the burn pile was a book review from February 27, 2004, written by David E. Hoffman appearing in the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Hoffman wrote about a then soon to be released book “At the Abyss: An insider’s History of the Cold War”

by Thomas Reed, a former Air Force secretary who served on the National Security Council.

Hoffman quotes Reed, in 1982 the C.I.A. and President Reagan approved a plan to insert doctored software into critical infrastructure the Russians were set to acquire.

These embeds were not detectable and were programmed to go “haywire” at various intervals, sabotaging things like pipeline pumps, turbines and valves. One result was a pipeline explosion, “…the most monumental non-nuclear explosion and fire ever seen from space…” Eventually the Soviets had no idea what parts of their systems were sound and which were not. They gave up.

The article doesn’t mention whether, in 1986, Chernobyl blew because of our “doctored software,” but I ordered the book

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and maybe that question will be answered. Chernobyl is certainly part of that time frame.

For this sabotage and for many other reasons, the Russians hate our guts! What better retribution than that Putin should install an asset — an utterly corrupt, compromised lunatic — in the White House and, moreover, that that lunatic should trash his own intelligence services on the world stage in Helsinki. When Putin and Trump came out of that private meeting you didn’t need an interpreter to understand that Putin owned Trump. Our own eyes interpreted for us that while a smirking Putin jauntily leapt to the podium, a bent-over Trump lumbered over, looking like a dazed, subservient, terrified captive who needed to please his master.

The Mueller Report states that the Russians interfered in our 2016 elections in a sweeping, systematic way and that they are still at it. This sabotage, this payback, is the equivalent of doctored software, hard to detect, embedded throughout our democratic infrastructure, programmed to go haywire at critical intervals. We no longer know which parts of our system are sound and which are compromised.

Trump doesn’t want to hear about this. Instead he works to hasten the division and conquest.

Someone recently said that what we have here is a corrupt, criminal operation masquerading as an American administration. I agree. Sadly, we are witnessing a monumental non-nuclear explosion of our Republic.

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Early childhood programming

By Tim Penny President/CEO Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation As the final snow melts away and spring flowers appear, our staff at Southern Minnesota Initiative Fo u n d a t i o n (SMIF) is looking ahead to a busy year of programming for our 20-county region. This spring, our Early Child- Tim Penny hood team has already been focused on providing trainings to area child care providers, while working with several communities on addressing the child care shortage.

Most people are aware by now that our state is dealing with a child care shortage which negatively impacts families and the local economy. One of the areas where we have been able to work towards addressing the shortage is through providing quality training opportunities for child care providers. It is critically important to make sure current providers decide to stay in the field. According to the Center for Rural Policy and Development, Greater Minnesota lost 15,000 licensed, family-based child care slots between 2006 and 2015. Family-based child care is a challenging, labor-intensive field that requires licensure and ongoing training and long hours. It demands child development and business skills, and despite the strain on family budgets to pay for their child’s care, the compensation for frontline child care workers is typically low and offers few if any benefits.

Since we launched our Quality Child Care Program (QCCP) in 2013, we have held about 50 training sessions across the region to date, working with nearly 700 child care providers. A few weeks ago we held two QCCP trainings, one in Byron and another in New Ulm. What struck me about these meetings is that many of these providers have been in the business for 30 or more years. As these dedicated individuals retire, we will need more people who are interested in going into the child care business to replace them. SMIF will offer more QCCP sessions this fall, where we hope to see many new providers.

Our Early Childhood team just began the process of working with five communities - Albert Lea, Austin, Eagle Lake, Watonwan County and Wells - on a new program called Communities Addressing the Child Care Shortage. Each community, which was selected through a competitive application process, will work with our team for six to 18 months to develop individualized action plans to address local child care needs. Oftentimes the assumption is that building a new child care center will solve the prob-

lem, but we know this is not always the case. Some creative solutions include partnering with faith communities or senior living facilities to use existing space, employers providing on-site care or sponsoring outside care, using existing commercial space, or attracting new family child care providers to the field. Naturally, home-based child care will also be an important part of the solution for many cities. We look forward to seeing the unique solutions pursued by our participating communities.

One opportunity for provider training will occur this fall at SMIF’s Early Childhood Care Conference, slated for October 25-26. At this annual event, nearly 500 early childhood professionals from the region gather in Owatonna to get the tools they need to provide quality care. For questions about this, or our QCCP opportunities, contact Teri Steckelberg, Early Childhood

Director, at teris@smifoundation. org.

As always, I welcome your comments and questions. You can reach me at timp@smifoundation.org or (507) 455-3215.

About Tim Penny Tim Penny is the President & CEO of Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation. Tim represented Minnesota’s First Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1982 – 1994.

About Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), a donor-supported foundation, invests for economic growth in the 20 counties of south central and southeastern Minnesota. The Foundation has provided more than $111 million in grants, loans and programming within the region during the past 32 years.

SMIF’s key interests include early childhood, community and economic development. To learn more about our work and mission, visit www. smifoundation.org.

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OBITUARIES Lila L. Brummond Lila L. Brummond, age 89, of Chatfield, Minn., passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn.

Lila Luella Thies was born on February 20, 1930, to John and Martha (Stueber) Thies in Elma, Iowa. She was raised on a farm near Elma and attended Elma schools.

Lila married Erwin Brummond on March 13, 1951, at St. Peter’s Lila L. L u t h e r a n Brummond C hu rc h in Elma, Iowa. They made their home in El Paso, Tex., and then San Francisco, Calif., while Erwin served in the U.S. Army. When discharged from the Army, they lived on a farm near Elma, Iowa. In 1957 they moved to a farm near Chatfield, Minn., until August of 1966 when they moved into Chatfield.

On November 13, 1966, the love of her life passed away suddenly and she persevered through with her faith in God in raising their four children. She was a true inspiration to our entire family.

Lila was an excellent seamstress and baker. For many years she worked in the kitchen at Chosen Valley High School followed by working as a feeder at the Chosen Valley Care Center.

After retirement she continued to volunteer at the care center until age 80. She always enjoyed giving a little extra attention to others.

Lila was very devoted to her family and had a very strong faith. She was very active in her church and community. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s events. Her grandchildren often referred to her as the Energizer Bunny.

Lila is survived by her daughters: Beryl (Jim) Stevens, Carolyn (Duane) Bicknese, and Vicki (Mike) Campion; and daughter-in-law Deb Brummond, all of Chatfield; 14 grandchildren: Cheri Irish, Lori Janet, Dan Krosch, Ben Stevens, Adam

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Brummond (Sarah Lahalih), Jeff (Laura) Brummond, Mitch (Brianna) Brummond, Eric (Briana) Bicknese, Brian (Angie) Bicknese, Andrea (Adam) Eickhoff, Joey Danielson, Brittany (Ben) Harris, Jenna (Luke) Kappers, and Will Campion; 18 greatgrandchildren and a host of extended family and friends that were incredibly special to her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: Victor, Walter, and Roland; her husband Erwin; and son Ron. Her funeral service was held 11 am, Monday, April 29, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chatfield, with Pastor Peter Haugen officiating. Visitation was 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield and at the church one hour before the service on Monday.

Burial took place at 2:15 p.m. at Howard Cemetery in Elma, Iowa.

Riley Funeral Home is assisting the Brummond family with arrangements. To share a condolence with the family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com.

Kieth Norman Evenson Kieth Norman Evenson, 66, of Eustis, Fla., passed away peacefully in the hospital on April 22, 2019, with his wife at his side. He was born December 17, 1952, to Carroll and Marian Evenson in La Crosse, Wis. He grew up Kieth Evenson in Rushford, Minn., where he was active in Boy Scouts. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and trapping. Kieth spent many days at Root River with his brother Ken and many of his childhood friends. He graduated from Rushford High School in 1971. Later that year he met the love of his life, Lorraine Blaskowski. In 1972 he graduated from Winona Technical Institute with a degree in welding. On July 21, 1973 he married Lorraine. They had four children. Erik, Brock, Heather and Emily. He was an excellent welder and worked for Trane Company in La Crosse, Wis., until 1991 when the fam-

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ily moved to Rhinelander, Wis., and he continued to work as a welder at Lake Shore. In 1997 he started his own business, Kieth’s Northwoods Welding, which was very successful. He did that until 2010 when he was disabled due to lung failure. In August 2012 he received a new set of lungs and did very well until January of 2019 due to a chronic lung rejection. He enjoyed spending time with his family, whom he loved very much and he was always there for their special events. He had a good sense of humor and would have a silly pun about something and some very interesting stories. He was a very talented man who could fix almost anything. He is especially proud of a custom chopper he designed and welded. He loved riding motorcycles. He especially enjoyed his post transplant time in Florida, enjoying nature, kayaking, and being at the beach.

He loved taking pictures of it all and sharing it. As a full blooded Norwegian he learned to make lefse and was starting to learn rosemaling.

Kieth will be deeply missed by his wife Lorraine; they were married for 46 years. He is also survived by his children, Brock Evenson (Jody) of Andover, Minn., Heather Evenson (Detron Williams) of Palatka, Fla., and Emily Evenson (Jesse Gann) of Green Bay, Wis.; his mother Marian Evenson of Rushford, Minn., his brother Kenny Evenson of Rushford, and grandchildren Aidan Paukner, Lauren Evenson and Kole Evenson. Additional survivors include several step-grandchildren and numerous friends and family.

Kieth was predeceased by his son Erik in 1976, his father Carroll in 2008, and his motherand father-in-law Ernest and Pauline Blaskowski. There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. on May 11, 2019, at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford, Minn. There will be a one hour visitation prior to the service at the funeral home.

Gladys (Horstmann) Karver Gladys Marie (Horstmann) Karver, 90, passed away Friday, April 26,2019, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Gladys was born December 25, 1928, to Henry William

Horstmann and Clara (Schmidt) Horstmann. She was the youngest of six children.

She was four years old when she and family moved from Jordan Township to Orion To w n s h i p .

Gladys This became (Horstmann) the family Karver farm.

She attended a country school (District 21); a one room school house with grades 1-8. She then graduated from Chatfield High School, she helped with farm work, milking cows and driving the tractor.

On September 24, 1950, she married Charles Lyndon Karver.

After graduation she worked at the Kahler Hotel as a nurse’s aid. Shortly after starting, she went to the surgical department where she washed, sterilized, tested, powdered and wrapped surgical gloves worn in surgery. There were four operating rooms in the Kahler, doing plastic surgery in the morning and general surgery in the afternoon. In 1953 the Kahler closed their hospital department and moved operations over to the Colonial Hospital. It was later bought by the Methodist Hospital. Gladys spent the rest of her working years at Methodist Surgery. When she became a grandmother in 1972, she went to vocational school and became an LPN. She was an orthopedic scrub nurse, handing instruments to surgeons. She retired on November 27, 1990. Her hobbies were making quilts and all kinds of sewing.

Gladys is survived by her son

Charles Clarence (Pat) Karver, two grandsons, Charles Lyndon (Lynda) Karver and Christopher Glenn (Amanda) Karver; greatgrandsons David (Chandice), Logan, A.J., and Tate; greatgranddaughter Olivia Karver, great-great-grandson Gavin Karver, and great-great-granddaughter Jamie Karver.

She is preceded in death by her husband Charles (December 24, 2001), her parents, three brothers and two sisters.

A funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2019, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chatfield, with Pastor Peter J. Haugen officiating. Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield, and one hour prior to services on Friday at the church. Burial took place at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery.

Online condolences are welcome at rileyfuneralhomes.com.

Dale McCaffrey On March 25, 2019, Dale McCaffrey lost his battle in life but gained his heavenly victory.

Dale was born May 29, 1952, to James and Melva (Asleson) McCaffrey. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and Winona.

Dale is survived by his brother Michael and the two joys of his life, his niece and nephew Kelly and Ian. He is survived also by his aunts Marge (Richard) Fuller, Janice Nelson and Patty (Doug) Sample, and many other family members and friends.

No service is planned at this time.

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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 408 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

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

CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., MAY 7 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center.

507-272-3731.* 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* 12pm, United Methodist Church, 211 St. Anthony St., lower level.*

5pm, Spring Valley Public Library*

Clara House, Harmony.*

9am.

9-11:30am and 7pm, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Presbyterian Church, Mill St.* 7:30pm, Pioneer Jessie St.* 9am-12pm and Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.* 1-4pm, 525 Washington St. NW.*

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10-11am, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Scotland Presbyterian Church, Canton. Center. 507-272-3731.* 507-251-0520 for information.* 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, 1-1:45pm, Coffee Street Fitness Center, Preston. 507-272-3731.* Lanesboro. 507-272-3731.* 5-7pm, First , Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson.* Mabel.* THURS., MAY 9 , 7:30pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, use side 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. door on Newburg.* 507-272-3731.*

FRI., MAY 10

10-11am, Scotland Presbyterian Church, Canton.

507-251-0520 for information.* , 11:30am, Preston Servicemen’s Club, Preston.

SAT., MAY 11

1-1:45pm, Coffee Street Fitness Center, Lanesboro. 507-272-3731.* , 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Preston.*

6pm, Spring Valley area. For info & location, call (507) 226-4595.

7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*

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

SUN., MAY 12 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*

MON., MAY 14 Estates, Preston.

, 9am, Park Lane

, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*

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Laurel J. Oien Laurel J. Oien, 91, of Houston, Minn., died on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at Gunderson Health System in La Crosse, Wis. Laurel was born on June 4, 1927, at the Caledonia Hospital, the only son to Helmer and Clara (Jore) Oien. He was raised on his Laurel J. Oien beloved family farm in Perkins Valley in rural Houston. Here he attended the one room school he referred to as “Perkins University.” He learned the farming way of life and a love of nature while working the land with his father and uncles, Charlie and Alfred. Laurel had a lifelong love of music, both directing and singing in choirs, finally retiring after his 90th birthday. Laurel served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict in the proving grounds in Nevada. He returned home to care for his aging parents and take over the farm. Laurel will also be remembered by many as the friendly face in the driver’s seat of the school bus. He drove for Houston schools for over 30 years.

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his community and friends. He volunteered on countless community projects, most recently Houston Nature Center and International Owl Center. Helping others was his greatest joy. Laurel was a kind and gentle soul who will be remembered and missed.

Laurel had no immediate survivors. He is survived by a cousin, Rolf (Marilyn) Jore of Caledonia, Minn. and a cousin-in-law Marilyn Jore of Houston, and by a special family, the Edwards family.

The funeral service will be at 1 p.m., Monday, May 6, 2019, at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Houston. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the Church. Burial will be at the Stone Church Cemetery in Houston.

Memorials are preferred to the Cross of Christ Music Ministry or the Stone Church Cemetery.

Please leave a memory of Laurel and sign his online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.

Donald E. Range Donald E. Range, 63, of Houston, Minn., died on Monday, April 29, 2019, at his home.

Donald was born January 25, 1956, in Harrisburg, Pa., to Miles and Gertrude “Pinkie” (Layton) Range.

Donald graduated from Bentley High School in Livonia, Mich. He received his B.A. degree in Biblical Literature from Taylor University in Upland, Ind. He received an M.A. Degree in Student Personnel from Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., and an M. Div. from

Bethel Theological Seminary in St. Paul, Minn. On December 2, 1979, Donald was united in marriage with Dianne Burrous in Upland, Ind. He worked in college administration in Kansas and Minnesota.

Since 1988, Donald E. Donald pasRange tored at various churches, primarily at Houston Baptist Church. Along with his service as a pastor, Don was a dedicated employee of ServiceMaster Clean for nearly 25 years. He enjoyed books, music, and, most of all, his family.

Don loved being a part of the community of Houston, but what he loved most was serving His Savior. He loved the precious church God led him to over 17 years ago.

He never wanted to be anywhere else. God gifted him with a shepherd’s heart, and he loved to teach the Word of God to the people he loved. Don often called upon the words of Philippians 1:21 that say “to die is gain.” He had the rock solid assurance that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Yes, we grieve, but not as those who have no hope.

Donald is survived by his wife of nearly 40 years, Dianne; three children: Elizabeth (Eric) Ipsen of West Salem, Wis., Christopher Range and Luke (Ellen) Range, both of Houston; two grandchil-

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dren: Chloe and Jack Ipsen, by three siblings: Barbara (Dick) McClure, Miles Range, Jr., and John (Sandi) Range; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, and faithful friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A funeral service for Don was held 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at the Houston Baptist Church in Houston, Minn. Visitation was at the church from 4-7 p.m. on Saturday and one hour prior to the service on Sunday.

Burial took place in the Swede Bottom Cemetery in Houston.

The family prefers memorials to the Houston Baptist Church.

Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Houston assisted the family with arrangements. Please leave a memory of Donald and sign his guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com.

Richard “Dick” Bailey Richard Lee “Dick” Bailey, age 81, of Cannon Falls, died on Monday afternoon, April 29, 2019 at The Gardens at Cannon Falls.

Dick was born on November 9, 1937 in Washington, Minn., the son of Hugh and Virginia (Quackenbush) Bailey. When Dick was just three years old, his father died while duck hunting on Armistice Day, November 11, 1940. He grew up and schooled in the Spring Valley area. While in Spring Valley, he worked at Costello’s Gas Station and Kapper Construction for many years.

Throughout his life, he worked

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at various jobs. While living in Cannon Falls, he worked at the C a n nonba l l Restaura nt and Truck Stop, where he met his future wife, Kay. They were married on August 22, Richard Bailey 1982, in Apple Valley, and they continued to work together until their retirement in 2002. He enjoyed traveling and camping and continued to enjoy his daily trips around the area in his pickup truck.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Kay on September 25, 2006, and sister Diana LaFavor.

He is survived by his children: Kathy (Chester) Proctor of Oronoco, Tami (Ivan) Vreeman of Harmony, Karen (Lowell) Meyer of Chatfield, and Mark (Crystal) Bailey of Raleigh, S.C.; 11 grandchildren: Cindy (Steve) Wright, Rob (Stacy) Proctor, Cally Proctor (Nathaniel Kautz), Mikel Proctor, Linda (John) Holmes, Corey Vreeman, Seth (Kristi) Vreeman, Britt (Amy) Vreeman, Ryan (Dan) Wuertz, James (Dawn) Meyer, and Dakota Bailey; 14 great grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, brother David (Shirley) Bailey of Rochester, and brother-in-law Jim LaFavor of Green Valley, Ariz.

A memorial gathering was held on Saturday, May 4 from 1-3 p.m. at Lundberg Funeral Home in Cannon Falls.

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was a big job. “He did a lot,” expresses LaFleur.

Winona Concrete were fully behind the project and provided a discount on the cement needed. Norman’s Electric also donated to the project by making the forms for the lights to go up and installing the lights, which add so much to the memorial.

La Crosse Monuments of La Crosse, Wis., have been very supportive of the veterans memorial project and gave great discounts on the requested monuments, which are exquisite. “They have really helped out,” explains LaFleur.

The City of Rushford was excited about the project and provided equipment needed, along with sand and pea gravel.

Some businesses purchased or contributed toward the purchase of flags, and individuals such as LaFleur and his wife Rhonda purchased flags. Benches were donated by the Rushford American Legion Riders, Rushford Lions Club and the Rushford American Legion. Additional monuments were donated by the Rushford Community Foundation, Maynard and Rhonda LaFleur, and the David O. Colbenson Family.

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then be engraved with the name of a service member. The bricks cost $200 each. “We wanted them so people could afford them,” says LaFleur, noting that those “in memory of ” do not have to be from the Rushford area — anyone is welcome.

“People have been very good about buying bricks also,” says LaFleur.

The astroturf used between the monuments, in order to help keep the area low maintenance, actually came out of the old Minnesota Vikings stadium.

Rick Penz, LaFleur’s former boss and owner of Fraser Construction of Rochester, Minn., purchased the astroturf and offered to donate as much as needed when LaFleur asked for some to use at the memorial.

A plaque dedicated by the servicemen of Rushford on May 30, 1951, in memory of those service members lost in WWI and WWII, was last hung at the city hall. It was moved to the Rushford Veterans Memorial and proudly placed on a granite podium which was donated by Hoff Funeral Home of Winona, Minn.

The entire Rushford Veterans Memorial has special meaning, but within the area, certain things are symbolic and have special meaning to Maynard.

The etching on the cement in front of the flag poles represents WWII and prior, explains LaFleur, as they look like jungle leaves and foliage. He notes that

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if you look into it deeper you see angels in the cement — you can see wings and you can see angels faces. “This represents that the angels are overlooking and protecting our soldiers that have passed away and that are serving today,” states LaFleur.

The bricks represent Operation Desert Storm and the sand our country is fighting in overseas still today. “That’s why they are that color,” says LaFleur. The astroturf represents “the fighting that our soldiers have given so that we can have our kids play and choose to play any game or anything outdoors we have today,” he states.

There is a replica Civil War cannon which came from the southern United States. “It’s fireable,” says LaFleur, even though it is a replica, it is a symbol of the Civil War and those who fought.

LaFleur expresses that they worked hard to get all the wars and conflicts in that the United States has served in — and some that are still going on today, to make sure everyone that should be represented was included.

Those who have seen the Rushford Veterans Memorial are very impressed. “I’ve had a lot of compliments on it,” states LaFleur. “People thought this was a great idea from the beginning.”

After dusk when the lights of the Rushford Veterans Memorial come on it is a sight to behold, as LaFleur says they love

going by at night and looking at it because it’s a whole different mood than during the day.

“Everything I did here was all in my heart and it felt good doing it,” states LaFleur. He is quick to acknowledge many others who supported the proj-

ect in one way or another, saying the Rushford Veterans Memorial is for anyone who would like to visit.

“It’s not Legion, it’s not VFW — it’s a veteran’s memorial within the city — it’s everyone’s,” says LaFleur.

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“The new windows are just so nice,” notes Karna, as they spread cheerful sunshine through the building and provide nice views of the outdoors, including the bike trail.

Ceiling fans have been installed to create air movement for comfort and a speaker system was installed so customers can enjoy background music.

The carpeting was removed, the floor leveled and new flooring was installed, which adds a great deal to the new look of the Aroma Pie Shoppe.

“People come here from all over the world - it’s incredible,” states Karna. “To have people come in here and they can sit in one room together” she states, is what she always envisioned.

Aside from the indoor seating there is also additional seating on the porch and outside which provides comfortable seating for a large number of customers.

The doorway and wall between the front and back areas were taken out, making a wide open work space and transitional area from the seating space to the service and prep area.

The new service counter area has a new ice cream freezer and an additional pie display case, among other improvements.

Another big change is that the owners have added a walkup window where customers can be served if they choose to stay outdoors instead of coming inside and sitting down.

A wide door was moved from the rear of the building so that it enters into the seating area, making it more handicapped

Monday, May 6, 2019 accessible and seating will be more accessible as well.

In the food preparation area a custom pie cutting station will be installed and all pies will be more easily accessible for employees. An area has been created for sandwich and salad preparation, which combined with other enhancements will be appreciated by employees and customers alike in order to get the delicious fresh food out as soon as possible.

Everything at the Aroma Pie Shoppe is made in-house, from scratch, on a daily basis. Along with their delectable offerings of pies, sandwiches, soups (in autumn), salads, ice cream, malts, tea, coffee and more, there are a few surprises on the menu this year.

The Aroma Pie Shoppe will now be offering quiche to the sure delight of customers who would love to have a piece of

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quiche with their morning coffee. Karna will also be selling pasties, which are hand-held pies in many different varieties, for an easy on-the-go treat.

Another new item added this year is pie shakes – imagine a shake with a slice of your favorite pie added!

Having done the improvements themselves the owners and their family have gotten the largest portion of the improvements already completed and are finishing up with last minute touches.

The Aroma Pie Shoppe will open on Saturday, May 11.

They plan to be open every day of the week this season, opening at 10 a.m. each day for local residents and tourists alike.

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business is slow, they may close at 4 p.m. but otherwise will be open until 5 every day of the week. Customers can always call ahead to make sure of closing time.

“I am so looking forward to this season,” states Karna.

She also gives a hint that once the website for the Aroma Pie Shoppe is up and running, there will be an opportunity to sign up for pie making classes she will be offering in the offseason. “People like having that type of experience,” she says.

The Aroma Pie Shoppe is located at 618 Main Street in Whalan, Minn. The phone number is (507) 467-2623.

More information can be found on the business facebook page at facebook.com/aromapieshoppe.

Great gulf between House and Senate budget bills

By Karen Reisner Minnesota is the only state in the nation that has a politically divided legislature, a DFL controlled House and a Republican controlled Senate. The gulf between the budget bills passed in each of the legislative bodies will require negotiation and compromise. Both legislative bodies have been working to have budget bills passed by May 1.

The DFL has included two gun control measures in its Public Safety bill passed April 29. One measure will expand background checks to gun shows and other private transfers. The second measure, red flag warning, will allow law enforcement to ask a court to grant removal of firearms on a temporary basis from individuals deemed to be a “threat to themselves or others.”

The Republican controlled Senate is not expected to support the gun control measures.

The House Public Safety bill also bans private prisons in the state and has a provision that allows convicted felons to vote once they have paid their debt to society.

The House Transportation bill passed April 29 includes a proposal from Governor Tim Walz for a 20 cent increase in the gas tax. The tax will provide a consistent and sustainable revenue source to maintain and improve the state’s roads and bridges. The current gas tax is 28.5 cents per gallon and has not been raised for five years. The 20 cent tax increase is to be imposed over four years, a 5 cent increase per year. In the succeeding years the gas tax is to be linked to inflation. The bill is asking for $7.2 billion in new spending.

The Senate wants to use existing revenue and some of the state’s one billion dollar surplus to pay for road and bridge improvements.

Rep. Greg Davids (R) insists the 70% increase in the gas tax will be harmful, especially to low income folks. Rep. Tina Liebling (DFL) maintains there is a serious problem with roads and a lack of transit in the state that require more resources.

The proposal for a gas tax increase is going to run into real resistance in the Senate.

The $15 billion omnibus Health and Human Services funding bill (2020-2021 biennium) passed by

the House on April 25 extends the 2% provider tax which helps pay for MinnesotaCare, a health care option for the working poor. The provider tax produces about $7 million in revenue annually and funds the Health Care Access Fund. The House adds spending and includes an expansion of MinnesotaCare to OneCare, which the governor has proposed as a public option health care plan. The bill also will change the age to purchase tobacco products to 21.

The Minnesota Farmers Union has expressed support for the OneCare plan. The public option will allow farmers and other individuals that purchase health care on the individual market another option, a public option or an alternative to private health insurance. This also could increase competition affecting private insurance plans.

The Senate Health and Human Services bill would let the 2% provider tax expire at the end of the year. The Senate bill seeks to slow growth of the Department of Human Services. It does not provide for the governor’s OneCare public option. It also eliminates dental coverage for adults on Medicaid or MinnesotaCare. It includes a measure which will prohibit abortions after 20 weeks, which will likely not survive during negotiations with the House.

Education proposals also are an area of disagreement between the Senate and the House. The House has proposed an increase in the per pupil formula by 3% in 2020 and 2% in 2021. The Republicans have proposed a .5% increase in the per pupil formula for each of the next two years.

In a rare instance of agreement, the Senate unanimously passed a bill to remove a loophole in state law which has not allowed a spouse or domestic partner to be prosecuted for criminal sexual conduct against one’s partner or spouse. The House passed a like bill in February. Walz is expected to sign the marital rape law.

Conference committees from both the House and the Senate will meet to negotiate the differences in their bills; the end of session deadline is May 20.

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plan was submitted to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency or MPCA. The first public hearing for the proposed project took place on June 19, 2018, and the MPCA approved the plans about a month after that.

Discussions about the project’s design began in October of that same year. Certification of the project by the MPCA should occur in June, 2019 with project bidding going out as early as this fall based on funding availability. Construction could potentially begin in the spring of 2020. Some of the options for funding of the project include different grants and loans. Eligibility for grants is dependent on the timing of the project, which is why the project is moving forward within this time range.

The wastewater treatment plant design was reviewed by Pichelman, and included items such as the addition of a grinding mechanism to deal with wipes that are marketed as being flushable, biological treatment, which produces low odors, UV disinfection, and a new control building. Future accommodations for nutrient removal using nitrogen and phosphorus are also being considered as it will be required at some point. It is estimated that the total costs for the project will fall into the $6.5 to $7.75 million range.

Four different sites were considered for the wastewater treatment plant. Each of the potential sites were evaluated based on selection criteria that included adequate space, land cost, proximity to the existing plant, the option to reuse the existing outfall, floodplain issues, and seclusion from the general public. The ballfield, football field, and Highway 16 sites did not meet enough of the criteria and were not considered feasible or cost effective. The preferred site, called the Sales Commission site, would be placed just off of Highway 250 and located 300 feet north and just across the bike trail from where the current wastewater treatment plant sits. It was noted that the new plant will produce less odors than the existing one does. Diagrams showing the view of the proposed site from different angles, including several different screening choices using vegetation were viewed.

A variety of options for the look of the buildings at the plant were also viewed, ranging from basic brick to more intricate block styles that would match other historic buildings in town.

The user rates would increase from $39.05 to approximately $60 a month after the new wastewater treatment plant is built, but that could vary depending on grant eligibility.

The meeting was opened for questions from the public. One resident asked whether the fee of $60 a month had been officially set and was assured by Malm that it had not. When the time comes, a discussion

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about the fees will be listed on the city council agenda for one of their regular meetings.

Another resident, William Tuohy, raised concerns that the public hearing and other city meetings are not publicized well enough. He pointed out that he does not own a computer so relies on newspapers and mailings to learn about events. He wanted to know why letters were not sent out to Lanesboro citizens informing them of the hearing. City Administrator Michele Peterson assured him that all notices for meetings are posted on the bulletin board in the city offices as legally required, and the city also publishes notices in the city’s official newspaper, the Bluff Country Reader, and on the city’s website. The regular city council meetings are set for the first Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. and the agenda is posted a week in advance on the city website as well as on the bulletin board in the city offices.

Peterson also noted later that for this particular public hearing, emails were sent out to all utility accounts that had an email address associated with them.

Another resident asked whether there was a difference in cost if the city were to go with one of the other potential sites. She was also concerned about the plant being moved from a 500 year floodplain to a 100 year and asked if Bolton and Menk would cover costs if there was any damage from flooding to the new plant. Malm pointed out that if the city built on one of the other sites, costs would be much higher due to having to pump the wastewater further distances. He also assured her that if the engineering firm made a mistake and placed the site even a foot below the 100 year floodplain, they would be liable for damages due to flooding.

“I appreciate the fact that the council is taking into consideration cost issues,” Lanesboro resident Erik Wrede said. He asked if a risk assessment for building the plant in a 100 year floodplain had been done.

“When you’re looking at moving a site down lower than where it currently is, common sense says that’s more risk,” he noted. Lanesboro Public Utilities Commissioner Don Bell pointed out that the current plant is at the same elevation as the new one would be. Wrede asked whether the plant would be insured against flooding and was assured that Peterson would be speaking with the city’s insurance company before construction could begin. The cost of insurance will not be a significant consideration to the utility bills.

Amy McCall asked if the city would be looking into any other potential sites besides the four already mentioned. “No where in your photographs does it show housing or residential areas,” she said, pointing out that the nearest home was only

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Lanesboro resident William Tuohy expresses his concerns to the council.

30 yards from the proposed site. She was also concerned about the fact that the site sits next to a road coming into Lanesboro. “What is going to happen to the entrance of this amazing, beautiful town that we are all now a part of?” she asked. McCall had spent some time passing out flyers to businesses in town informing them of the public hearing and was surprised to learn that only three business owners knew of the meeting. The homeowners who live near the proposed site were not aware of the public hearing either. “I think it’s not cool that the people who live right there did not know,” she said. She questioned the purpose of the public hearing as the site had already been decided on by the council. “You guys have made your minds up and this is what’s going to happen,” she said.

Malm noted that building on the site will require a variance for a setback, which the city council will have to approve at a later date. Council member Tom Smith asked whether it was possible to move the plant further away from the residence, but due to where the floodplain sits, that is not an option.

Wrede pointed out that hundreds of people tubing come down the Root River and get out at the bridge right next to the proposed plant site before walking into town and was concerned that being greeted by the sight of a wastewater treatment plant would portray

the city in a negative light.

“People know what it is and that will affect their perception of the town,” he said. “That’s why these things are typically hidden.” He asked that the members of the city council take some time to visit the site and think about the beauty of it that will be lost by building there. Mayor Resseman assured him that the council members had been to the site.

“The assumption that we have not been down there and don’t appreciate it is not valid at all,” he said.

Bell noted that there had been a discussion about rebuilding on the current site, but that would involve bringing in a temporary plant for

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about 18 months, which would not be aesthetically pleasing and would significantly increase costs. The majority of those present for the hearing expressed support for that option, but Pichelman did not feel that it would be feasible for the city. Another resident pointed out that no one was arguing against a new wastewater treatment plant, but most people had a problem with the location. Someone else asked if the proposed plan and site were a done deal. “That is the spot that we are right now moving forward with, yes,” Mayor Resseman answered.

Another public hearing may be held at a later date to discuss the design details.

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Court finds for Government in Amish septic case

By Karen Reisner Minnesota District Court Judge Joseph Chase, in a ruling dated April 22, decided in favor of Fillmore County and the State of Minnesota in the Amish septic system case.

This case came before Judge Chase for trial in November and December 2018.

Four Amish men (members of the Swartzentruber Amish community of Fillmore County) were the plaintiffs arguing that they objected to the installation of a septic (gray water) system on their property based on “a sincerely held religious belief.” Attorney Brian Lipford, Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, argued on the plaintiffs’ behalf the religious liberty question, citing the Minnesota Constitution and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Resources Act. Fillmore County and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency argued they have a “compelling interest in protecting human health and environment.” Furthermore, “gray water” septic systems are the

least restrictive means of ensuring proper treatment to protect human health and environment. Plaintiffs proposed a “mulch basin system” as being more acceptable to them. The government produced testimony that this kind of system would not adequately protect public health and the environment. Fillmore County Attorney Brett Corson represented the county.

Fillmore County ordinance requires rural residences to have a subsurface sewage treatment system (SSTS) for the disposal of residential wastewater. Gray water is defined as water used in the home in sinks, washing machines, baths, and showers. Toilet water is “black water.” Amish communities use outhouses for toilets, a practice which is permitted by law. Therefore, their household water is gray water.

Zoning Administrator Cristal Adkins explained that a gray water system is a downsized system designed to handle a lesser flow of water. It includes a 1,000 gallon tank and a 100-

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foot drain field.

The Amish plaintiffs testified that their objection to the state mandated septic systems stems from their religious belief that these systems must be avoided as a way of the world. A principle guiding the Amish community is that their religious beliefs require them to reject worldly ways. The “Ordnung” specifically prohibits installation of a gray water system; “this is a septic system and septic systems have never been permitted.” This technology is an innovation inconsistent with the Original Canton church’s Ordnung which has never permitted septic systems.

The government pointed out the above point of view is not shared by all Swartzentruber Amish. The government noted the plaintiffs already use most of the components and materials that make up a gray water system to move water into their houses. They have a clean water holding tank from which water is gravity fed through piping into the house. Plaintiffs argue it isn’t the components that are objected to, but the mechanism (septic system) which is new to them and is religiously objected to.

Dr. Sara Heger, an engineer, researcher and instructor in the Onsite Sewage Treatment Pro-

gram in the Water Resources Center at the University of Minnesota, testified for the government saying inadequately treated gray water presents substantial and serious danger to public health. Proper waste treatment is more urgent in Fillmore County because of its karst topography, allowing contamination to get into the drinking water aquifer much faster. The government’s septic system requirements are the least restrictive that can also protect public health and the environment. A less religiously burdensome alternative is not available.

Both Amish and English drink water from the same aquifer. To introduce untreated gray water into the soil and waters of Fillmore County interferes with the rights and interests of others. Chase con-

cluded public health and environmental safety interests can not be accomplished by a less religiously intrusive alternative means. He denied the relief sought by the plaintiffs under the Minnesota Constitution and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act. Enforcement of the Fillmore County zoning provisions have yet to be determined. Attorney Corson explained the plaintiffs have 60 days to appeal Judge Chase’s decision to the Minnesota Court of Appeals. If it is not appealed, the enforcement process is the next step. The best case scenario is for members of the Amish community to come into compliance voluntarily. If not, the government will go back to court to get a timeline put into place for compliance.

Many in the Amish community have already resolved to be compliant and have installed a gray water system.

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A.J.’s Diner to open in Fountain

Seth and Jordan Arnold and Seth’s daughter Audrey will soon be opening AJ’s Diner in Fountain, Minn.

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By Barb Jeffers “This is going to be a family business between me, my wife and my daughter,” states Seth Arnold about A.J.’s Diner, the new business he is opening with his family along Hwy. 52 in Fountain, Minn.

After purchasing the building which had been Los Gables Mexican restaurant for many years, the restaurant will be changing the decor and the menu will now focus on madefrom-scratch American food.

Seth grew up in the area and has lived in Fountain for 14 years. He attended Le Cordon Bleu in Minneapolis in 2000 and has been in the food industry for 23 years, and Jordan has knowledge working in restaurants as well. Combined, they have 38 years experience in the food industry including cooking and customer service.

Seth’s daughter Audrey has experience working in a restaurant also, and she is very excited about the opening of A.J.’s Diner. After all, her name is even included in the name of the business. “A” stands for Audrey, “J” stands for Jordan

and “S” stands for Seth, which becomes A.J.’s Diner.

Seth and Jordan have been busy getting everything ready to open the doors by May 8, 2019, and noted they appreciate all of the support from their family and friends. The interior walls will have fresh new colors including red, black and white.

Outdoors, they hope to add a pavilion to host live music on Sunday afternoons and add additional picnic tables to welcome families who would like to enjoy eating their meals outdoors or have a cold treat or beverage while listening to music.

The menu is described as “super simple, super fast,” according to Seth. A.J.’s Diner will offer a drive-through, delivery within two miles of Fountain, carryout, and also curbside service, which will be beneficial to those in the agriculture business during their busy times of the year.

The table service, made to order breakfast menu, served from Friday through Sunday includes favorites such as an

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Appetizers include fried pickles, cheese curds, onion rings and more. Soups and salads will be available and meals such as burgers, fish sandwiches, and chili cheese dogs will include fries while others include coleslaw.

Kids will love their special sized meals which include favorites like grilled cheese, chicken fritters and more, and kids of all ages will enjoy the shakes, malts and ultimate sundae for dessert. Many types of drinks, including alcoholic drinks will also be offered at the diner.

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The Arnolds will use ecofriendly packaging and to-go containers. “We will be using any compostable items possible,” says Seth, and they will have a compost bin on site.

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very excited about the ecofriendly side of it,” he states.

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The motto of A.J.’s Diner is, “Where friends meet for delicious food, fast,” and area residents mouths are surely watering as they wait to stop in and

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Fillmore County Sports Bulldog Baseball “Walks” to 8-1 Start

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handled the pitching. Dylan Lunning reached four times (1-1, 3 BBs, R) in a game where hits were at a premium.

GMLOK then handled M-C 14-2. Dustin (4-4, ITP-HR, 5 RBI, 4 R) and Drew Copley (4-4, two 2B, RBI, 2 R) led the way. Nolan Skifter (2-5, 2 RBI, 2 R), Reid Kruegel (2-5, 2B, 2 RBI, R), and Lunning (5 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 5 K, Win) helped. Rostad’s crew then turned to ace Drew Copley at undefeated Randolph (5-0). The senior turned in 6 1/3 scoreless innings (7 H, 0 R, 2 BBs, 7 K, Win (3-0)), staying hot at the plate (2-3, two 2B, 2 RBI). GMLOK led 6-0. The Rockets had a four-run bottom of seventh, but Millette finished the game with a strikeout for the 6-4 Bulldog win. Kruegel (2-4, 2B, 2 RBI), Skifer (2-4, R), and Lunning (2-4, R) also had multiple hits. Finally, GMLOK hosted one-loss L/P (6-1) in a dramatic cap to the week. The Bulldogs jumped out 9-0 after three. But L/P got four in the fourth, three in the sixth, and two more in the top of the seventh to tie the game 9-9! They had all the momentum as GMLOK’s pitching was wearing thin.

But so too did the Athletics.

Bryce Strouf gave a hit and three walks in the bottom of the seventh. The last, on a fullcount with a five-man drawnin infield, was to Dustin Copley; the bases loaded walk-off walk. GMLOK survived 10-9!

Lucas Heusinkveld (3-4, 2B, 3 RBI, R), Lunning (2-4, 3 RBI), Dr. Copley (2-4, 2B, 2 R), and Kruegel (2-3, RBI) had multiple hits. Millette

athletes of the week

By Paul Trende Since 2005, GMLOK baseball has been mired in a (well) slump (baseball term). In 14 years, the Bulldogs have amassed zero winn i n g seasons.

There was a winless season, a trio of one win seasons, and a four year span with seven total victoPaul Trende ries. The last three years have been better; a fourgame play-off run in 2017, a home play-off game in 2018.

New coach Dakotah Rostad inherited a program in much better shape than a few years ago. Nine games into the 2019 season, the Bulldogs are in unprecedented waters.

They are off to a (program best?) 8-1 start, having already surpassed last year’s win total.

Eight wins is as many as any GMLOK baseball team has had the last 14 years period! A 4-0 week saw the Bulldogs win their third 8-inning game, and scrap out two others in the bottom of the seventh versus top SEC foes. Southland fell first. GMLOK led 3-0 only for a 4-run Rebel fifth. The Bulldogs tied it with one in the sixth, then got a couple in the top of the eighth for the 6-4 win. Dustin Copley (4 1/3 IP, 4 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 7 K, ND) and Christian Millette (3 2/3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 4 K, Win, 2-2, R)

drew the lead-off walk in the 7th. Courtesy-runner Tanner Kasel scoring the winning run. Skifter (1 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 2 K) picked up the win. Du. Copley started the game (5 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 6 BB, 8 K). GMLOK (5-0, 8-1) shares the SEC lead with Spring Grove (5-0, 6-0).

Gopher Ball Teams Glutton Feats

It was an eye-catching week for Chatfield’s two ball squads.

Baseball and softball teams and players accomplished a parade of feats. The baseball team posted back-to-back shut-outs (feat 1) to run its win streak to four (feat two). Brian Baum’s young squad felled Cotter 10-0 (five innings) behind Max Aug (3-3, 3B, 2 RBI, 4 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K, Win (3-0)), Lincoln Salisbury (1-2, 2B, 2 RBI, 3 R), Henry Gathje (2-3, 2B, 2 RBI), and Paul Griffen (2-3, RBI). Chatfield then shut-out R-P 10-0 in five. The sophomore Gathje had a high school dream game, going 3 for 3 (2 R) with two home runs (feat 3) and 6 RBI (feat 4) while taking the win (4 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K). Seth Allen (2-3, 2B, RBI, 2 R), Salisbury (1-2, 3B, 2 RBI), and Zach Roline (2-3, 2 R) helped. Gopher baseball ended the week losing at home in a tight-one to L-A. Chatfield took its first lead 7-6 in the bottom of the sixth, but watched a fielder’s choice score two runners a ½ inning later. The Cardinals prevailed 8-7. Aug (2-3, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R, 4 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, ND), Roline (1-2, 2 RBI), Austin Storm

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(2-4, R), and Gathje (1-3, RBI) did damage. Chatfield is 3-2 (TRC), 5-2 (overall).

Meanwhile, the softball team’s pitching surrendered zero earned runs across 20 innings (feat 8), but still lost a game.

In another big match-up, the #7 in AA Gophers fell to #4 in AA Cotter 1-0 in Winona. In another battle between Isabel Northrup (7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 13 K, Win) and Lexi Chase (6 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 9 K, Loss), the Ramblers plated the game’s only (unearned) run in the second inning. The Gophers then got a no-hitter (feat 5) from Carlie Berge (0 R, 1 BB, 10 K, Win) in beating R-P 12-0 in five. Chase (3-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R), Belle Berg (3-4, HR (2), 2 RBI, R), McKenna Daniels (2-3, HR, RBI, 2 R), Teagan Allen (2-4, 2 RBI, 2 R), and Peyton Berg (1-2, 2B, 2 RBI) led the offense. At Lewiston, Chase chalked up a couple more feats (6/7), pitching a 9-inning no-hitter (0 R, 2 BB, Win), striking out 20 Cardinal batters. The Gophers had ten hits, but finally scored (Chase) in the top of the ninth courtesy of a Belle Berg RBI-double.

They prevailed 1-0. Chase (4-5, R), B. Berg (2-5, two 2Bs, RBI), and Allen (2-5) had multiple hits. Jerry Chase’s girls are 4-1 (TRC), 5-2 (overall).

Hot Shots

FC’s Madison Scheevel opened the year shooting an even-par 38 at Ma-CalGrove, including nailing a 73-yard eagle chip. Wyatt Pruter medaled twice (boys’ low rounds of 36 and 38) as Kingsland’s guys (2-0, 4-0) went 3-0 on the week. RPH’s Kaleah Davis won her sixth shot put competition (season

high 35’7 ¾”) at the La Crescent Invite. Ben Wieser took second at the boys shot. The duo entered having each won four straight shot competitions. Triton Meldahl won his fourth straight 110-meter hurdle event. Lily Hughes pitched her seventh 10-strikeout game in a GMLOK 10-1 win over M-C. The Bulldogs are 4-1 (SEC), 6-3 (overall). Jordyn Newgard drove in six runs, M-C had nine extra base hits, in a 14-1 win over Houston.

FC/L softball players Kelsey Biel (2) and Krista Jorgenson (1) each hit home runs, R-P baseball’s Carter Weidemann went yard twice (2), all in losing causes.

Baseball (4/22 - 4/27)

R-P 5, Southland 2 (RP: C. Weidemann 3-4, HR, 2 RBI, R; Nolan Mueller 2-4, 2 RBI, 6 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 1 K, Win (3-0)) Houston 0, Schaeffer Acad.

1 (H: Caiden Olson 6 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 10 K, Loss. Lion Riley Gora tossed a 15-K, 3-hitter) SG 13, Houston 3 [5] (H: C. Olson 1-3, 2B, 2 R; Jaytin Millen 2-2) M-C 7, L/P 17 R-P 1, D-E 10 (RP: C. Weidemann 2-3, HR (2), RBI, R. Trojans: 2-2, 4-3) M-C 2, Houston 12 [5] (H: Jaden Abraham 2-4, two 2B, 4 RBI, 2 R, 5 IP, 1 H, 2 ER, 8 BB, 6 K, Win; C. Olson 3-3, 2B, RBI, 2 R; Cade Rosh 2-3, two 2B, 2 R; Caden Ness 1-3, 2B, RBI, 2 R. Coug’s: 0-6, 0-7) Houston 0, Blooming Prairie 17 [5] (H: C. Olson 2-2, 2B. ‘Canes: 2-4, 2-6) See SPORTS Page 15 ➤

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Chatfield junior pitchers Lexi Chase and Carlie Berge pitched 20 total innings across three games the week of Monday, April 22. They posted a combined ERA of 0.00 with 39 total strikeouts. Each pitched a no-hitter, Berge of the fiveinning kind, Chase of the nine-inning kind (including striking out 20). See ‘Gopher Ball Teams Glutton Feats’ for more.

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Softball (4/22 - 4/26)

GMLOK 10, M-C 1 (GM: L. Hughes 7 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 6 BB, 13 K, Win (5-2); Brooke Kolden 3-4, RBI; Kylie FentonMusel 1-2, 2B, 2 RBI, R; Lydia Voeltz 2-3, 2 R; Masie Voigt 3 R; Liz Jacobsen 3 RBI. MC: Molly Lee 2-3) PEM 12, FC/L 3 (FC/L: K. Biel 1-3, HR (2), 2 RBI; Hannah Storlie 2-2, 2B, R; K.J. Corson 1-2, R) Houston 21, Schaeffer Acad. 2 [4] (H: Alyssa Rostad 3-4, 3B, 3 RBI, 3 R; Emma Chapel 2-3, 3 RBI, 2 R; Beverlee Hahn 3-3, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R; Jeana Hahn 3-4, 2 RBI, 2 R; Gretchen Hill 2-4, 3B, RBI, R; Becca Rostad 2-2, RBI, 4 R; Richelle Botcher 4 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K, Win) FC/L 3, W-K 4 (FC/L: K. Jorgenson 1-3, HR (1), 2 RBI, 6 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, Loss; K. Biel 2-2) GMLOK 0, Randolph 4 M-C 10, L/P 5 (M-C: Hannah Snell 3-5, 2 RBI, 2 R; Lexi Thorson 2-4, 2B, RBI, R; M. Lee 2-4, RBI, 3 R; Kenidi McCabe 2-5, RBI; Emily Carolan 7 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 1 ER, 8 BB, 5 K, Win) D-E 12, R-P 0 [5] (Trojans got one hit. R-P: 0-4, 1-5) St. Charles 12, FC/L 1 [6] (FC/L: K. Biel 2-3, 3B, RBI. Falcons: 0-5, 0-6) L/P 1, GMLOK 5 (GM: L Hughes 7 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 9 K, Win, 2-4, 3B, RBI, R; M. Voigt 2-2, 2 R; Zoe Scrabeck 3-3, RBI) M-C 14 , Houston 1 [5] (M-C: J. Newgard 3-4, two 2B, 3B, 6 RBI, R; Payton Danielson 2-4, 2B, 3 RBI, 3 R; L. Thorson 2-4, two 2B, RBI, 4 R; K. McCabe 2-4, two 2B,

RBI, 3 R; E. Carolan 5 IP, 8 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 0 K, Win. H: A. Rostad 3-3, R; J. Hahn 2-3, RBI; Tessa Peterson 3-3.

Coug’s: 3-2, 3-2. ‘Canes: 2-2, 2-3)

Track and Field (4/23 & 4/26)

PEM Verne Herman Invite (LFCMC boys took 4th, girls 5th (of 8). PEM, D-E, K-M, SC, Cotter, L-A, and S.A. also competed. Burro 1sts: Sydney Taylor (Disc), the coed 4x200 (Josh Peters, Emma Breitsprecher, Carson Kiehne, Brielle Ruen), the coed 1,600 sprint medley (Alida Berg, Drew Wyffels, Kammry Broadwater, Tyler Raeen), the boys 4x400 (Wyffels, Ben Snyder, Peters, Kiehne).

Burro individual 2nds: Ashlyn Guenther (Disc), Taylor (Shot). LFCMC didn’t compete fully) La Crescent Invite (No team scores. The hosts, LFCMC, RPH, Winona, Cal/SG, La Crosse-Logan, Riverdale, Lake City, and Westby competed.

LFCMC 1sts: Kaylee Arndt (1,600), Carson Kiehne (400).

LFCMC 2nds: B. Ruen (400), E. Breitsprecher (300-H), the boys 4x400 (D. Wyffels, B. Snyder, J. Peters, Kiehne). Breitsprecher (P-Vault) added a third.

Ruen (100/L-Jump) added two fourths. RPH 1sts: Kaitlyn Bieberdorf (T-Jump), K. Davis (Shot), T. Meldahl (110-H, 300-H), B. Wieser (Disc). RPH 2nds: Ricky Buchanon (800), Wieser (Shot), the girls 4x100 (Kjersta Hinz, Bieberdorf, Alayna Helgemoe, Brielle Rasmussen). Meldahl (L-Jump) added a third. Davis (Disc) added a fourth.)

Golf (4/22 - 4/26)

(B) Kingsland 180, Chatfield 210 (K: W. Pruter 38*, Nick Wernimont 44, Nathan Lund 45. C: Riley

Mulhern 43, Colton Johnson 50); (G) K Inc., C Inc., (C: Mollie Henry 57*. At Chosen Valley GC) (B) FC 227, Caledonia 229 (FC: Jake Fishbaugher 45. C: Riley Augedahl 44*); (G) FC 201, C 195 (FC: M. Scheevel even-par 38* (73-yard chip in eagle at par-four 7th hole). At Ma-Cal-Grove CC) (B) PEM 193, Chatfield 196 (C: R. Mulhern 47, C. Johnson 48, Sam Rudlong 49.

PEM: Wyatt Kujath 43*); (G) PEM 215, C Inc., (C: M. Henry 56. Bulldogs had top three. At Chosen Valley GC) (B) Lake City Invite (LARP (346) took second to PI/Z-M (337). Lanesboro (428) took sixth (of 6). Jacob Anderson (84, 5th), Zach Anderson (84, 6th), and Carter Lang (86, 7th) finished top ten for Tro-Cards.

Six LARPers shot 95 or better 18-hole rounds) (B) Chatfield 198, Kingsland 186 (K: W. Pruter 36*, N. Lund 47. C: R. Mulhern 46, S. Rudlong 47); (G) C Inc., K Inc., (K: Madeline Moore 55*. C: M. Henry 60.

At Old Barn Resort GC) (B) W-K Inc., LARP 180 (LARP: J. Anderson 41*, Z. Anderson 45, C. Lang 46.

Team improved to 2-1); (G) W-K Inc., LARP 219 (LARP: Lexi Reps 51*, Anna Hennessy 52. At Ferndale GC) (B) Houston 279, Kingsland 196 (K: N. Lund 45*, W. Pruter 49, N. Wernimont/Gregg Hubka 51s. H: Owen Gaustad 52); (G) H 267, K Inc., (K: M. Moore/Kylie Welch 58s*. H: Lilli Carlson 58*. At Old Barn Resort GC) (B) GMLO 204, Lanesboro 200 (L: Clay Schwichtenberg 46*; Hayden Lawstuen 49. GMLO: Taylor Glenn 46*, Grant Vikre 48. GMLO doesn’t have a girls teams. At Lanesboro GC)

Chatfield’s Henry Gathje has this offering dead-to-rights, again. The sophomore blasted two home runs, drove in 6 runs, and collected the “W” in a 10-0 victory over R-P. Photo by Paul Trende

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Hwy 52 paving project from Marion to Chatfield with detour begins May 6

CHATFIELD, MN – High- until Aug. 6 to replace the three way 52 motorists will encounter box culverts between Olmsted a detour beginning on Monday, Co. Rd 16 and Olmsted Co. Rd May 6 at Chatfield as the paving 7 North. Traffic will detoured and culvert replacement project from Hwy 52 to Olmsted Co. begins, according to the Minne- Rd 7 to I-90. Remaining work sota Department of Transporta- will be done under traffic. Work in the Chatfield city limits does tion.

Rochester Sand & Gravel, not require a traffic detour.

In Chatfield, crews will make a MnDOT contractor, will be repaving, replacing culverts and sidewalk and pedestrian ramp making improvements along accessibility improvements and Highway 52 from Marion replace traffic signals. Constructhrough Chatfield beginning tion work downtown should be completed in late July before May 6.

There will be detours at Chatfield’s Western Days comChatfield for two stages of munity celebration.

To learn more about the projthe project while culverts are replaced along the road. Both ect or sign up for email updates, detours will reroute traffic off of go to MnDOT’s project webHighway 52 between Chatfield site at www.dot.state.mn.us/d6/ projects/hwy52-marion-chatfield/ and Marion.

On May 6, traffic will be index.html. To learn more about detoured at Chatfield onto MnDOT construction projects Olmsted County Road 10 to and activities in southeastern I-90. A centerline pipe is being Minnesota, join the Facebook replaced north of Olmsted Co. group at www.facebook.com/ Rd 136. It is expected to take groups/MnDOTsoutheast/.

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On the fourth day of our tour we stopped at Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson. Later we arrived in Jamestown, Va., the first permanent English settlement in America.

On the fifth day we toured Shirley Plantation, which is the oldest family-owned business in America. We spent a day exploring Colonial Williamsburg, Va. This town is a living museum full of historical trade shops and craftspeople. It provides a rare look into colonial life in America during the 18th century.

We visited several museums during our trip including the Smithsonian American History Museum, Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Center, National Museum of the Marine Corps, and the Holocaust Memorial Museum.

All of these museums were very informative and worthwhile.

We attended a theatrical production at Ford’s Theatre, the same theatre where Abraham Lincoln was assassinated over 150 years ago. We watched a stellar performance of the musical Into The Woods.

We arrived in Washington, DC on day six and our trip was only just beginning. We took a beautiful night tour of the U.S. Capitol, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, Korean Memorial, and the Lincoln Memorial. It was amazing to see everything I had learned about in text books come to life.

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While our friends in Minnesota dealt with snow and school closures we dealt with sunburn and running out of sunscreen.

I would like to thank everyone in the community who continuously supports the Mabel-Canton senior class tour of Washington, DC. I would also like to thank our tour guide Doug Wyffels, our chaperones Susie Munroe and Laura Vatland, the people who got us there – Hawkeye Stages and our driver Mike Smock. I’m sure and my classmates and I will remember this trip for the rest of our lives. Its positive impact changed our perspective of the nation and deepened our appreciation for the country we call home.

Anna Erickson is a student at Mabel-Canton High School. She is one of eight area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its 20th year.

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Welcoming diversity; beyond Minnesota nice

By Karen Reisner Southeast Minnesota Together hosted a meeting on April 30 at the Chatfield Center for the Arts to discuss the creation of welcoming and inclusive communities. SE MN Together was created in 2015 to serve as a regional network of organizations and individuals developing strategies to address workforce shortage.

Keynote speaker Allison Liuzzi, project director, Wilder Foundation, provided statistics on Minnesota’s changing demographics and the trends leading to a workforce shortage. The second part of the meeting centered on the challenge for communities to stay vibrant and the necessity to welcome and integrate newcomers to our communities to maintain economic prosperity.

Liuzzi noted Minnesota is currently tied for second with Nebraska in the percent of adults that are working (79%).

Only North Dakota has a higher percent of adults working (80%).

The challenge will be to maintain this economic growth. The population is getting older. The largest segment of the population in Minnesota is working age adults (18-64). The second largest segment is school age children (5-17), but not for long. Older adult population (65 and over) will soon exceed

school age population and already has exceeded school age population in southern Minnesota. By 2030, one in five residents will be older adults in 80 out of 87 counties in the state. This boom of older adults will level off in the 2030s.

During this same period communities will become more racially and ethnically diverse.

By 2030 people of color will make up about 23% of Minnesota’s population. The emerging workforce will be more racially and ethnically diverse.

Since 2010 Minnesota has had a net gain of 82,000 residents, many foreign born. There has been a net loss of 26,000 residents during this period to other states (some retirees, but most moved to North Dakota for economic opportunity).

In southern Minnesota in 1990, only about 10,000 were foreign born residents; in 2017 about 40,900 are foreign born. Immigration is shaping our communities, a trend that will continue. No growth is expected in Minnesota’s working age population; the working age population is actually dropping by 20,000 in the southern region. Through 2030 the only growth of the working age population expected is in the Twin Cities.

In 2026 a workforce shortage of as much as 60,000 is expected. Older adults working longer

will likely reduce this shortage by a third.

Job growth in southern Minnesota will largely be driven by health care, services, transportation, and production/trade occupations. Many of these jobs will not require a four year degree.

Minnesota has been a largely “white” state for a long time, but that is changing rapidly in recent decades. There is an economic imperative to bring people into the state to meet the coming workforce shortage, to maintain economic prosperity.

People relocate for economic opportunity and to maintain social connections. Minnesota rates high in the nation with the percent of people willing to volunteer, in the availability of cultural events, and with the number of neighbors willing to help neighbors. The state ranks number one in voter turnout; people are invested in their communities.

A panel discussion moderated by Molly Hilligoss, Midwest Regional Manager, Welcoming America, followed Liuzzi’s presentation. Representatives of organizations that work to welcome refugees and immigrants were on the panel. They build bridges between cultures in communities. They help businesses provide a diverse and inclusive workplace and help

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them retain staff and a diverse staff. They help newcomers to transition to a new environment and help educate current community members to familiarize them with the newcomer populations Kindra Ramaker, Mayo Clinic, said, “We are dependent on each other for success.”

The Welcoming America statement says, in part, it should be possible for “newcomers of all backgrounds to feel valued and to fully participate alongside their neighbors.”

Katie van Eigi, Project FINE (Focus on Integrating Newcomers through Education), maintained all people are respected and valued. She suggested taking baby steps to build relationships with newcomers. Find some common ground, be willing to compromise and work with others.

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Dee Sabol, executive director, Diversity Council, asked people to interrupt bias and hate when they see it.

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It all begins at Creekside Park in Rushford!

Rushford-Peterson Royalty Peyton Hoiness and Faith Eide, along with the R-P Pageant Committee, have been busy planning for this fun-filled day!

This service-project was spearheaded by the 2018 royalty and these young ladies brought it to fruition. Please consider joining in this special event to support the kids!

There is no denying it takes a village to raise a child. Please consider joining our village to celebrate Mother’s Day and to raise funds for youth programs and causes in our community.

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the purchasing tickets for baskets sponsored by the RushfordPeterson businesses. You may also participate by cheering along the route! It does take a village to pull off a fundraiser!

This Color For the Kids Fun Run/Walk will have three color “powder” stations along the 5K route. You can still register online to participate. The cost is $20 per participant, with the fee collected the day of the run/walk.

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By Mary L. Allen The Chatfield School Board met on May 1, 2019, in the high school forum room. All board members were present as were Ed Harris, superintendent; Lorri Lowery, administrative assistant; Karyl Lyons, business manager; Kristi Cook, technology integration specialist and Student Senate Representatives Jack Tuohy and Nathan Goldsmith.

Kristi Cook, outgoing integration technology specialist reported that more teachers are utilizing the program Schoology in both schools and are becoming quite creative in their usage.

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He also thanked Chatfield Police Officer Landorf for his effort in delivering the D.A.R.E. program and for his visits to welcome students in the morning and talking with them during their lunch time. Last week’s fifth grade visit to Eagle Bluff was very successful and he thanked the students, teachers and parent chaperones for making it a positive experience. MCA testing in reading and math are in and the preliminary results show that the kids do very well compared to state averages. He is very pleased with the effort exerted by the students and for the parents and staff who do an excellent job of promoting students to do their very best.

The high school students have been busy according to principal Paulson, with the Rube Goldberg team winning first place at national competition, the FFA chapter receiving second place out of the top 10 chapters, Knowledge Bowl doing well at the state level and two students going to the state speech contest.

Upcoming events are the mock crash put on by SADD for grades 9-12, American History 10 classes will hear a presentation from a Vietnam veteran and the Delta crew will be putting on an assembly program recognizing all the of the students that performed well this year.

He also congratulated Stacy Fritz for receiving the Honorary State Degree for her outstanding contribution to agriculture education and FFA. Superintendent Harris encouraged the board members to do an online evaluation of the board as a whole with the results to be given as an in-service by a member of the Minnesota School Board representative in July. He also thanked Karyl Lyons for her help in earning the Minnesota School Finance Award for 2018.

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Union Street and Burr Oak. Under the consent agenda, the following resignations were accepted: Julie Young, Title I; Nan Lesser, high school paraprofessional; Zac Slowiak, ALP (Alternative Learning Program) teacher; and Kristy Cook, technology integration specialist.

The following job postings were approved: high school paraprofessional, ALP/social studies teacher and junior varsity dance coach. New hires approved were: Brenda Nelson, varsity dance coach and Christina Carr, high school office administrative assistant. Summer school hires for 2019 were: Mitch Lee, grades 7-12 teacher; Regan Little, grades 7-12 assistant; Elissa Johnsrud and Kate Johnson, summer reading program teachers; Michele Thompson, summer reading program assistant; Kelly Reinecke and Sara Duxbury, elementary ESY (Extended School Year) teachers; Pam Flattum, elementary ESY assistant and Kaitlin Dunlay, kindergarten prep.

Under action items the board approved the draft language of the community survey that will be sent to all district patrons advising them of the current financial situation of the school district. They also approved a resolution designating Superintendent Harris as the gatekeeper for who has access to student data. The local literacy plan was approved as a way to receive funding for the reading program. After a discussion by Matt McMahon and Scott Backer that they did not feel this was in the best interest of the students, the board denied a request for a one year leave of absence from math teacher Travis Bartels. The vote was five against the leave and one vote for granting the request. In line with this vote they voted not to post the position of middle school math teacher. Because of two recent teacher vacancies, the board rescinded the non-renewals of teachers Kelsey Gwidt and Angela Fitzpatrick.

The meeting was adjourned.

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By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: Both my daughter and I have a disability. I have the handicap license plates on my car and she only has a placard.

When she drives my car, does she have to use her placard to park?

Sgt. Troy H. Answer: Christianson The registered license plates are designed for you to be able to park that vehicle in a disabled/handicap parking location. If your daughter has her own permit, she would need to display her permit in the vehicle when she is parked in a designated disabled/handicap parking location, as the permit is designed for her.

Any Minnesota resident who meets one or more of the definitions of a “physically disabled person” can apply to obtain a disability certificate or plates.

Disability certificate (placard) son, not the vehicle. two certificates if they do not have disability license plates. rear view mirror or on the

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Disability license plates primarily owned by a person with a disability, the parent of a child with a disability or the owner of a commercial rental motor vehicle that has been modified for and is used exclusively by permanently physically disabled people.

A vehicle that is displaying the parking certificate may be parked by or solely for the benefit of a physically disabled person: in a designated disability parking space; in a nonrestricted metered parking space without obligation to pay the meter fee, and without regard to time limitation unless otherwise posted; or in a non-metered time limited passenger vehicle space unless otherwise posted.

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Fountain opts for for new wastewater plant monitoring

By Kirsten Zoellner The City of Fountain has opted to go a new direction in relation to its wastewater treatment plant, approving moving forward with a three-year contract with MMS Environmental. The firm recently toured the facility and provided the city with a detailed proposal, which was reviewed at the Wednesday, May 1 council meeting.

The plant was designated as non-compliant by Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in October 2016. The city struggled with state mandated timelines and finding assistance in bringing the plant back into compliance. In 2017, the city contracted with People Service, Inc. with Rick Whitney acting as operator to the city. City Engineer WSB Associates indicated to the council in February 2017 that the plant had began achieving compliance in mid-December 2016.

Having two full years of compliance now successfully under its belt, the city continues to explore cost saving measures for the plant. Mayor Jim Schott noted the city had gone “way over” on certain costs related to maintaining compliance. Councilor Chad Wangen also expressed frustrations including some with People Service, but noted the company had been the only one to bring the plant into compliance.

The MMS proposal highlighted various services, but three options for the contract.

Option one includes in-person monitoring three times a week at a cost of $5,100 per month, an annual $61,200, while option two opts for usage of Pointwatch remote monitoring, twice a month, at a cost of $4,850 per month, an annual total of $58,200.

Option three would utilizing the training of Public Works Director John Hanson

by MMS to reduce monitoroption two. MMS would continue service once per week at a cost of $4,550 per month, an annual cost of $54,600. In any option, the City of Fountain would be responsible for the cost of all chemicals, pumps, repair and service to pumps, pumpling/cleaning of lift stations, and repairs to the plant.

A motion to go with MMS Environmental was made by Councilor Terry Hanson and seconded by Councilor Chad Wangen. It was approved by all in attendance. Councilor Dave Gudmundson was absent.

In related news, the final draft of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Agreement with Valley Design is in the works.

Once completed, it will go to MPCA for review.

Mayor Schott and the Zoning Board have met with legal counsel regarding ongoing zoning issues. One of the issues is the potential rezoning of a plat of land owned

by Simon Hershberger, who would like to build a shed and potentially a subdivision.

“There’s a parcel that we’re a shed, but there’s a process to it,” noted City Clerk Rhonda Flattum. She noted a petition to rezone would need to come from Hershberger, along with a resolution from the council, and two public hearings would need to be held. “That’s the way it goes when you rezone.” tion on what effect the added housing would have on the wastewater plant and how wastewater would be held and moved within the system. No further discussion was had on the item.

A proposal from the surveyor working on clarifying right-of-way easements for the city is also forthcoming. A specific date was not given.

Following discussions with legal counsel, Schott also indicated that the city’s zoning ordinance needs updating.

“We need to go through ordinances and get them straightened around,” said Schott.

It was suggested that the city utilize the city engineer to go through the ordinances.

“The zoning ordinance is the most important to get updated,” added Flattum. “It’s old; written in 2002.”

“What happened years ago probably isn’t going to work for the city now,” noted Schott. A unanimous decision to hire WSB Associates was made.

Schott also took a minute to remind the council that be leashed, even if on private property and noted recent instances of non-compliance.

“It’s just a friendly reminder to keep your dogs on leash or put up fencing, underground or otherwise,” he added.

The city continues to seek out volunteers for city projects and the 150th celebration. A list of city projects will be posted around the city.

Volunteers are encouraged to contact the city. The next planning meeting for the celebration is slated for Tuesday, May 14, 7 p.m.

A Citywide Spring Clean has been scheduled for Monday, May 13, 4-8 p.m., in the parking lot behind city hall.

Flattum stated a notice was included with recent utility billing.

Flattum also noted that the Root River Trail Towns 60-mile garage sale is happening June 21-22 and that residents can be listed for free on the map in the Fillmore County Journal if they contact the city by June 10.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Wednesday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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507-867-4444 With construction out front, we have private parking in back. Come down the hallway to the shop!

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Opens May 13th, Closes May 15th

Dump Truck, Fuel Tank Truck, (2) Conv Day Cab Tractors, Clam Bucket, Lowboy Trailer

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Bobcat, Tractors, Farm Equipment, Misc

DAVE FLANAGAN ESTATE AUCTION, MARLENE FLANAGAN EXEC. Zenke Auction Sale Site, 11511 State 44, Caledonia, MN Skid steer, Backhoe, Misc Attachments, Trucks, Trailers, Lawn Mowers, Construction Equip, Misc Tools & Supplies

Watch ZenkeAuctionRealty.com for updates!

Call Hoyt Zenke, 507-429-9999, with any questions.

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Fillmore County Police Report Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Josephine Louise Colsch, 27, Canton, Minn.; 11/24/2018, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Boisterous/ Noisy/Obscene, Fine $700 (stay $400 until 4/15/2020), Total Fees $390. Local Con-

finement - 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year - Conditions (4/15/2019): No contact with victim S.A., Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No assault, aggressive, threatening, assaultive, or disorderly behaviors, No

Houghton’s Auction Service

Red Wing, MN

SATURdAy, MAy 18, 2019 • 9:00 a.m.

In order to settle the Estate of David Keefe a public auction will be held.

Location: Bill Funk Trucking: 933 Main St. NW, Chatfield, MN (watch for Houghton auction signs)

www.houghtonauctions.com for full listing

JOHN DEERE CRAWLER & TRACTORS & IMPELMENTS John Deere MC crawler - John Deere 630 NF- John Deere 620 NF - John Deere 40 - John Deere MT John Deere M - John Deere AR - John Deere M - John Deere A unstyled - John Deere A - John Deere A - John Deere B - John Deere B - John Deere B - JD 612 2 bottom plow on steel - JD 613 2 bottom plow - JD 1 bottom & 2 bottom mnt plows - (2) JD 2R planters - David Bradley flare wagon - JD #4 horse drawn sickle mower - JD loader - Road drag - 6’ digger on steel - 7’ tandem disc - 5’ single disc - Tumble bug dirt scrapper - Dump rake - Hay loader - JD 4’ rotary pull type mower -

HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES, CHEVY HHR, CADILLAC LIMO, GEHL SKID LOADER, 1948 CHEVY TRUCK, ATV’S 1999 Harley Davidson FXDS Dyna super glide, 43,726 miles - 1987 Harley Davidson Sportster 1100, 22,674 miles 1979 Harley Davidson Sportster, 27,642 miles - 1948 Chevy Loadmaster truck - 2009 Chevy HHR LT, 66,795 miles - 1975 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham limo, 70,608 miles - Gehl 6635 Series II SXT skid loader, 5,141 hours - Berlon pallet forks - 1980 Dakota Mfg. 24.5’ gooseneck tilt bed tandem trailer, elect over hyd. winch - Erskine FM19, 8 ft. double auger 3pt. snowblower - 2000 Polaris 800 Mountain King snowmobile Polaris 500 Sportsman, 4x4 - Polaris 325 Trail Boss GUNS - Selling at 10:00 am Winchester mod. 25, 12 ga. - Remington 870 express magnum 12 ga. - Remington 870 express 410 - Remington express 28 ga. - Remington 870 magnum 12 ga. special purpose w/slug barrel - Mossberg 12 ga. w/slug barrel, tasco scope - Stevens 12 ga. side by side - Marlin Glenfield mod. 30A, 30-30 lever act. - Ithaca 22 cal. lever act. COLLECTIBLES, ANTIQUES, FARM PRIMITIVES John Deere toy tractors, memorabilia & JD prints - Large assrt. of wild life like prints (some Redlin’s) s National Wild Turkey Fed prints - Old Milwaukee & Pabst Blue Ribbon adv wild life life mirrors - Oak wall phone - Coffee grinder - Kerosene Kerasen lamps & Lanterns - Adv. items - Clocks - Irish collectibles - Knives Home Comfort cook stove - Hero fanning mill & others - Barn cupalo cupola - Platform scales - Walk behind seeder - Old Scale Assrt. of hand & power tools - Lawn & garden tools - Plus many, many more related items!

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contact with vulnerable adults (excludes defendant’s mother).

Jasmine Angelique Dortch, 29, Canton, Minn.; 1/27/2019, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320.

Lawrence Joseph Dose, 63, Rochester, Minn.; 3/22/2019, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Adam Nathaniel Jones, 48, Spring Valley, Minn.; 3/17/2019, No Motor Vehicle Insurance (Owner), Fine $200, Total Fees $290.

Samantha Rose Kinlin, 33, Minneapolis, Minn.; 3/8/2019, Speeding (45/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

MN State Patrol - Rochester Gabriel Christopher Beadel, 41, Wrightwood, Calif.; 4/3/2019, Speeding (78/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.

Susan Marie Holien, 50, Rushford, Minn.; 4/9/2019, Texting/Use of Electronic Device While Driving, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Matthew Scott Kraus, 23, Kasson, Minn.; 3/28/2019, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Preston Police Department Sabrina Ann Anderson, 30, St. Paul, Minn.; 2/1/2019, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $320.

Summer Lynn Hutton, 40, Preston, Minn.; 9/25/2018, Theft - By Check, Fine $50, Total Fees $300 (including $90 in restitution).

Layne Robert Noser II, 37, Dodge Center, Minn.; 3/22/2019, Speeding (68/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Rushford Police Department Hebreos Nmi Tecpile-Itehua, 23, Rushford, Minn.; 3/20/2019, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290.

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AUCTION CALENDAR Sat., May 4 at 9am - Antiques, collectibles, tools and household items. For more information, contact Spring Valley Sales, 507-346-2183.

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Sat., May 18 at 9am - John Deere crawler and tractors and impelments, 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

Thurs., May 30 at 10am- Bobcat, tractors, farm equipment, miscellaneous. For more information, contact Hoyt Zenke, 507-429-9999.

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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

ONLINE AUCTIONS Starts ending Tues., May 14 at 6pm - Vehicles, farm equipment, Harley Davidson, boats, mowers and more For more information, see tmracompany.com.

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The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week.

Starts ending Weds., May 15 - Dump truck, fuel tank truck, conv. day cab tractors, clam bucket, lowboy trailer. For more information, call Hoyt Zenke 507-429-9999 Listing in the Journal

VEHICLES – FARM EQUIP. – HARLEY DAVIDSONS – BOATS – MOWERS – MORE 1994 Pontiac Trans Am, 2 door, hard top – John Deere Z645 Zero Turn Lawnmower, only 48 hours – Case IH 600 Silage Blower – Meyers 20’ Feeder Wagon – (2) 1050 gal Poly Tanks on Stands – Lesco Commercial Plus Sprayer Tanks w/ Kawasaki 5.5 Engine, batteries, Hose and Hannay Reels, 200 gallon Tanks, metal frame – 550 Gallon Poly Tank w/ Electric transfer pump – 1979 Nordic 16’ Crestliner Boat w/ Johnson 85 motor– 2008 Harley Davidson 1200 Sportster Motorcycle – 2005 Harley Davidson 883 Screaming Eagle Sportster Motorcycle – 1996 Bombardier 14’ 6” Fiberglass Boat – Lesco Commercial Fertilizer push spreaders – Gravely Pro-Walk 36G Lawnmower – Other Walk behind mowers – Ryan lawn Core Aerator – Numerous shovels and hand tools – Numerous Shop tools and wood working tools – Qty of John Deere Toy Tractors and so much more.

Large Quantity of Firearms including Tommy Gun, Winchester, Remington, Browning Co., Springfield of Shotguns, rifles, pistol, and shells.

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Kingsland • Spring Valley - Wykoff

May 2019

Knights News

FFA NEWS

Key Club CONGRATS TO THE NEW BOARD!!

WE HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT YEAR!

Aspire to Be Spring Valley-Wykoff FFA Chapter at the 90th FFA Convention

Kingsland Drama presents

The mouse that roared Friday, May 10 7-9pm FFA members Megan and Sydney receive the highest degree awarded by the State FFA....the state degree. Many years of hard work, record keeping, and leadership were done to receive this honor.

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The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week.

“Lasting Impact” video now available for showings Minnesota teen drivers continue to be overrepresented in traffic crashes due to driver inexperience, distraction, speeding and risk-taking. While progress has been made with laws prohibiting cell phone use for teen drivers and the graduated driver’s license law, continued education is needed to reduce teen driving deaths.

To educate young drivers on the importance of staying safe behind the wheel, the Minnesota State Patrol created “Lasting Impact,” a video about a teen driver who made a fatal mistake.

In December 2015, four friends decided to go for a joyride on a steep gravel road near Pine Island. All three passengers were unbuckled when

the driver lost control of her vehicle at a high rate of speed.

Eighteen-year-old Logan Maas, a Triton High School senior, was killed when he was ejected from the vehicle.

Logan’s death had a huge impact not only on his family but on the entire community. “Lasting Impact” includes interviews with the Maas family, the driver and school offi-

cials, and shows how one life lost can change a community forever.

The copyrighted video, presented by a Minnesota State Patrol trooper, is available at no cost to all high schools and driver education classes across Minnesota, or any organization that would find it valuable. The program will last 40-50 minutes.

Our goal is to educate drivers, promote good decisionmaking, and raise awareness of the important responsibility that comes with driving.

The video presents real-life situations to help drivers understand the consequences of poor decisions behind the wheel.

Please contact Sergeant Troy Christianson, Minnesota State Patrol, at (507) 9512480 or Troy.christianson@ state.mn.us.

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50-100 New/Rebuilt motors on hand at all times

GUN SALES & SERVICE

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LAWN CARE

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100 Coffee St W - Lanesboro, MN Phone: 763-567-3440 -Text

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CONSTRUCTION

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Certified Graduate of the Randy Potter School of Piano Technology

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Construction, Inc.

MELDAHL CONSTRUCTION INC. CONSTRUCTION SERVICES:

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30 Ton, 136 ft Boom Truck Service

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Power Limited Licensed

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MARV’S LAWN CARE SERVICES

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Serving Rochester & Southern Minnesota For Over 15 Years!

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Office: (507) 895-8213 • Cell: (507) 429-9505 • Email: jake@wieserseptic.com 7750 TT Road | Houston, MN 55943 | www.wieserseptic.com

18880 County Rd. 8 • 3 miles N of Wykoff, MN at Fillmore Phone 507.352.5491 • Fax 507.352.5492

WELDING & TRUCK REPAIR

DW’s Mobile Welding

507-287-8258 Located in Rochester, Minnesota & Fargo, North Dakota

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Professional Guide MEDICAL

DENTAL

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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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FOR RENT

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

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

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2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Dyna Wide Glide. $6,000. 21,000 miles.

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THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE STATE LINE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION will be held at noon on Friday, May 10, 2019, at the residence of Donnis Trouten, 3798 State Highway 139, Cresco, Ia. All are welcome! n29,6o

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FARM 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 SEED TREATMENT for soybean White Mold and SDS! Ask your seed dealer for Heads Up Seed Treatment.

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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.

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An Excellent investment opportunity! 8 unit apartment building w/2 efficiency apts and 6 2 bedroom units. This property is in “turn key” condition with many updates. 6 units have two exit doors, Unit #6 has 3 levels, extra storage units or closets available to renters and separate laundry room with 2 coin operated washers, coin operated dryer, clothes line and folding tables. Off street parking available. Beautiful patio area with tables, chairs and charcoal grill for tenants’ use. All units currently rented except landlord efficiency apartment which landlords keep for themselves.

805 S SECTION AVE.

$219,000

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 $124,900

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

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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 hookups • 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

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• 2 bedrooms • Updated Bathroom, • Main Floor Laundry • Open layout, Vinyl siding, • Covered Deck • 2 Car Garage • Corner Lot, • Hardwood floors • Jetted Tub • Appliances

6.73 ACRES HOBBY FARM

20266 STATE HWY 16, WYKOFF

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

RANCH WITH EVERYTHING NEW IN 2012

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$389,900

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• 3 Bedrooms • ¾ Bath • 2 Car Garage • 3,128 sq. ft.

• Hardwood floors throughout • Main floor living • All new Windows, Roof, Siding, HVAC, Electrical • Remodeled Kitchen & Bath • 13 miles to Rochester • 3 Pole Sheds • Newer well and septic installed in 2018

• 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

122 MAIN ST S, WYKOFF

$99,900

• 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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2-story home completely redone to the studs • 3 large bedrooms • 3 baths • Master bedroom with master bath and large walk-in closet New kitchen • Main floor laundry/mudroom • Open living room • Large entry • New deck • New stainless steel appliances • New plumbing and electric • New furnace and c/a • New windows • New insulation throughout • Large yard • Like new • Quick possession available NEW

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117 CROWN HILL RD. W., PRESTON 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

$29,900 204 JEFFERSON ST W, SPRING VALLEY #5213425

• 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

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

$124,900 100 GOLD ST N, WYKOFF

#5029249

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

$179,900 116 & 120 SCHULTZ STREET, UTICA

• 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

LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE LANESBORO – 20 acre building site (5 tillable, balance woods) adjacent to state land. Blacktop road, great views, good access, new driveway, trails and tons of wildlife. #5032444 $149,900 LANESBORO – New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area.

Call for details! $79,900

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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 roughed in and just off the blacktop. Additional Land Available! Close to bike trail and Root River. #5211858 $69,900

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$74,900 301 W TRACY ROAD, SPRING VALLEY #5223725 NEW LISTING

• 3 Bedrooms • Built 1944 • 0.62 Acre corner lot • 2 Garage stalls • Hardwood floors • Central Air • Enclosed porch • Room for expansion • Selling “AS-IS” • Ideal starter home or investment opportunity

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

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• 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 BRING YOUR TOOL BELT!

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

$169,900

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

COMPLETELY REMODELED

#5204767

212 S. MAIN ST. GRAND MEADOW, MN

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!

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10541 HWY 52 SE, CHATFIELD

$109,900

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110 COFFEE ST. LANESBORO

Updated and remodeled • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Office • 1/2 511 PARKWAY AVE S, LANESBORO acre lot • Main floor laundry • Formal dining and living room • Wood floors • Enclosed porch • Large deck • 2 staircases to 2+ bedroom • Ranch style • 2 baths • New roof • Newer furnace • Remodeled bath • Great location • View of the bluffs upper level • Newer windows, vinyl siding, roof, more

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513 1ST ST., FOUNTAIN

307 W. COURTLAND SPRING VALLEY, MN

Come see this newly renovated 3 bedroom 2 bath home.

The new laundry room and main floor bath are completed, the kitchen is updated, all new sheet rock and interior painting is complete, updated windows, new carpeting, new laminate floors, new furnace and a/c, new front porch and new back deck, updated shingles – Like buying a brand new home. Come see the finished product!!

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

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

ELCOR Realty Co. sold

SOLD 429 N HURON AVENUE, SPRING VALLEY S•O2 bathsLD• Garage • 0.38 • 4 Bedrooms 203 ASHBURN ST E, D SO• LMainLANESBORO • 2+ Bedrooms floor laundry • 628 WARREN AVE, SPRING VALLEY D • 0.35 acres • • 4 Bedrooms SO•L2 Baths 309 FREEMAN ST NW, PRESTON

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Beautiful woodwork, hardwood floors, and original features. Gardens. $164,900

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Charming 1927, Cute kitchen wood floors, and built ins. 3 bedrm, 1.5 bath home on great lot with view of North Bluff. Carriage barn with lg covered area, fenced yard, gardens. $169,900 217 River St, Preston

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 River trail and river are within 1 block. $107,900

A fresh farmhouse design, custom cabinetry, large island, quartz counters, farmhouse sink & subway tile. 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 car. Look today! $354,900

740 3rd Ave SE, Harmony

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

15 3rd Ave SW, Harmony

LAND FOR SALE

12945 County 21, Canton Preston - Endless Possibilites! 2-unit commercial building MOVE IN READY - office, store & more. Potential pop up shop rentals & residential units. $49,900

Harmony – Commercial & Residential zoned this turn of the century home would make a great antique store or boutique. 3 bedroom, 1 bath, great location. $59,900

PENDING 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 Minnesota & Iowa Licensed

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

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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

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! $216,000

305 E Hwy 52, Canton

NEWBURG Township 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

Dutch manufactured home. 3-bedroom, 2 bath home one level living plus storm shelter, shop, and storage buildings.

Commercial building currently used for storage. $52,900

STOP BY at: 25 West Center St in Harmony

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

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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

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 & LINNELL LLC 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 125 2ND STREET SE CHATFIELD MN 55923-1207 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: November 14, 2018 Zachary J. Linnell Publish 6,13

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

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 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.

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-19-264 IN RE: ESTATE OF MORRIS CARL ANDERSON, DECEDENT. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF DESCENT Dorothy J. Anderson (“Petitioner”) has filed a Petition for Determination of Descent.

It is Ordered that on May 24, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. a hearing will be held in this Court at 101 Fillmore Street West, Preston, Minnesota, on the petition.

The petition represents that the Decedent died intestate 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.

Publishing this Notice and Order in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 524.1401(3).

Dated: April 18, 2019

BY THE COURT Matthew J. Opat Judge of District Court James D. Attwood Court Administrator /s/Mary E. Specht WIESER LAW OFFICE, P.C. Attorney Kelly M. Iverson MN No. 303707 33 South Walnut Street, Suite 200 La Crescent, MN 55947 (507) 895-8200 ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER Publish 29,6 COUNTY PROJECT BIDS CLOSE MAY 28, 2019 FILLMORE COUNTY, MN NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer, at the Fillmore County Highway Department, Preston, MN until 1:30 p.m. on the 28th day of May, 2019, for the following project: SAP 023-599-197: Bridge replacement with culvert, minor approach grading with aggregate surfacing, located on Jack Pine Rd, 0.83 miles west of Jct CSAH 12 and West River Rd. Plan and proposal price is $30.00 picked up, and $35.00 if sent by US mail.

Plans, Proposal and Specifications can be examined and obtained from the Fillmore County Highway Department, 909 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN 55965, ph. # 507-765-3854. Request for plans and proposals must be accompanied by a check, draft or a money order, payable to the Fillmore County Treasurer, in the amount mentioned above.

Bids submitted must be individually sealed, and identified on the outside for each specific project. A bidder’s bond or a certified check in the amount of at least 5% of the total amount bid and payable must accompany the bid to the Treasurer of Fillmore County.

Fillmore County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Dated: April 18, 2019 Ronald Gregg, County Engineer Fillmore County, MN Publish 29,6,13 FILLMORE CENTRAL SCHOOLS PRESTON, MN REQUEST FOR TRANSPORTATION QUOTES The Fillmore Central School District No. 2198 is requesting quotations, subject to direct negotiations, for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 School Bus Transportation Contract. A copy of the specifications may be obtained from the Superintendent of Schools, Fillmore Central District Office, 700 Chatfield St., Preston, MN 55965.

Written quotations must be received in the district office no later than 12:00 P.M. Friday, May 24, 2019.

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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 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, 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

MEETING NOTICE HOLT TOWNSHIP Starting May 13, Holt Township will be meeting at 7 p.m. at the Sons of Norway Hall.

Chris Gudmundson Holt Township Clerk Publish 6 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY 0F F|LLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT 23-PR-19-273 In Re: Estate of Georgia Hebrink, also known as Georgia Alberta Hebrink, 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 Mark Hebrink, whose address is 24042 County 30, Harmony, MN 55939, 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: April 19, 2019 /s/James D. Attwood Registrar Nethercut Schieber, PA Greg Schieber (395855) 32 Main Ave N, Harmony, MN 55939 Telephone: (507) 886-6131 Facsimile: (866) 576-3826 email: greg©ranlaw.net Publish 29,6 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

EMPLOYMENT PAULY’S CANTON PUB NOW HIRING. Full staff: cooks, kitchen helpers, waitstaff, bartenders. Call 507-450-8794 for more information and set up interview. h29,6-o

MABEL Green Lea Senior Living is Looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference

Part-time: Cook Part-time: Dietary Aide "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 Samantha Neuzil 115 N. Lyndale Ave. Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 • EOE …because the journey matters

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HOUSEKEEPERS NEEDED EVERY OTHER WEEKEND, part-time. Call Green Gables Inn, ask for Jackie. 507467-2936. h22-TFN-o

THE LAMOURE COUNTY Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff.

Applicants must be North Dakota P.O.S.T. licensed or licensable as a peace officer. Minimum starting salary is approximately $43,900.00 annually.

LaMoure County offers a competitive benefit package to include 100% paid single health insurance and contributes 15.26% toward NDPERS retirement. The LaMoure County Sheriff’s Office is a family-oriented office. Flexible scheduling. Specialized training offered upon completion of a 6-month probation period (at the discretion of the sheriff).

Deputies also receive on call pay. A signon bonus is payable upon completion of one year of service. LaMoure County supplies all up to date equipment, duty gear, including a take home vehicle. Any questions please contact the Lamoure County Sheriff’s Office at 701/8835720. Mail a cover letter, resume and an application to the LaMoure County Sheriff’s Office, P.O. Box 97, LaMoure, ND 58458. Applications are available through the LaMoure County Sheriff’s Office or visit https://lamourecountynd. com Open until filled. (MCAN)

Root River Hardwoods

REACH OUT TO HELP A NEIGHBOR! Lutheran Social Service of MN is seeking volunteers to serve as companions for older adults in the community. Share your time and compassion to help support the health and independence of an older adult. Stipend and mileage reimbursement provided! Call Ashley at 507.512.1036 or ashley.lushinsky@ lssmn.org. h6,13,20,27,3,10-o

NOW HIRING: SUBWAY in Spring Valley, Rushford And Chatfield. Apply in person or online: www.subway.com. h22,29,6-x FORMING AND FINISHING CONCRETE. Some experience preferred. Lanesboro and surrounding area.

Bakke Cement and Masonry, 507-2594644. h22TFN-o CHATFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY is looking for someone to plan, prepare, and present engaging storytimes to children (primarily toddler-preschool) at the library every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 10:30am, June through August 2019. Job description, application, and more details available at the library or at chatfieldpubliclibrary.org. 507-867-3480. h29,6-o TIRED OF YOUR BORING DESK JOB? Want to enjoy the outdoors before the summer ends? Come join our fun and exciting team at Root River Outfitters in Lanesboro! We need fun, energetic individuals to work with tubes, canoes, kayaks and customers. Flexible hours and responsibilities, along with employee perks and bonuses make this an opportunity you want to be a part of. If interested, please call 507-951-7785. h29-TFN-o THE CITY OF CANTON IS SEEKING applications for the position of parttime City Clerk. The position offers 20 hours per week. Office hours are 9:00am12:00pm and 1:00pm-3:00pm Tuesday through Friday. Duties include taking minutes of meetings, preparing budgets, recording accounts receivable, handling accounts payable, billing monthly city utility service, payroll and withholding reporting. Position requires good writing and verbal communication skills, experience with basic bookkeeping practices.

Applicants must have good computer skills using Excel, Word, Quickbooks, web browser and email programs.

Software training can be provided. For applications and details call 507-7435000 or email canton@acegroup.cc. h6,13-0

Hiring

Full-time sawmill position.

Work 4 days a week and have weekends off.

Benefit package available, retirement plan.

To apply stop in at Root River Hardwoods Inc. 1300 Energy Drive, Preston just off Hwy 52, or call 507-765-2362

Root River Hardwoods is currently hiring for a full-time Lumber Store position.

Wood working experience helpful, benefit package available, retirement plan.

To apply stop in at Root River Hardwoods Inc. 1300 Energy Drive, Preston Just off Hwy 52 N, or call

The Fillmore County Journal is looking for a

freelance writer

EMPLOYMENT Lanesboro Sales Commission, Inc is seeking help at the Stockyard Café

Stop at the salesbarn for an application, email us lanesborosalescommission@gmail.com or call 507-467-2192.

HELP WANTED

to write and cover

Head cook

6:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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

Mon., Wed., Thurs., & Every other weekend as needed

Some benefits

A great place to work!

Call Cathy at 507-765-9986 or 507-259-3291

Park Lane Estates Assisted Living

111 Fillmore Place SE Preston, MN

507-765-2284

Full-time position Overnight 6 p.m. - 6 a.m.

pArt-time positions

Overnight 6 p.m. - 6 a.m.

LPN position - Rushford Every third weekend 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Competitive Wages & Benefits available!

Apply online at www.mapleleafservices.org or call 507-765-2107 Providing services for people with developmental disabilities for over 40 years!

AAE/EOE

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT THE FILLMORE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT (SWCD) IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. Friendly, people-oriented person performs intermediate skilled administrative support serving as receptionist; maintaining financial records, processing payroll and accounts receivable/payable; assisting with SWCD Board meetings; maintaining SWCD website and Facebook page; and other related duties. Computer proficiency required, particularly word processing, spreadsheets, and Quickbooks accounting software.

Contact the SWCD office for a SWCD application form, or phone (507) 765-3878 EXT. 3, or go to WWW.FILLMORESWCD.ORG for application form, job description and detailed job announcement. Submit cover letter, resume and completed SWCD application to Fillmore SWCD, 900 Washington Street NW, Preston, MN 55965, or by email to donna.rasmussen@fillmoreswcd.org, BY 3:00 P.M. ON THURSDAY, MAY 9TH. The SWCD is an equal opportunity employer.

MABEL Green Lea Senior Living is Looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference

Equal Opportunity Employer

PRESTON SPECIALTIES INC.

CNA

FULL-TIME SEMI DRIVER/MAINTENANCE POSITION

$1000 Sign-on bonus New shift differential

Please stop at

PT Days & PT Evenings "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

HELP WANTED part -time evening and overnight ALA (CNA) Some benefits

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SERVICES

Has current openings for experienced, mature, and caring individuals

Full-time Maintenance Sign On Bonus

• Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center For more information contact Business Office at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SERVICES

A great place to work!

Has current openings for experienced, mature, and caring individuals

Call Cathy at 507-765-9986 or 507-259-3291

COOK

Park Lane Estates Assisted Living

111 Fillmore Place SE Preston, MN Equal Opportunity Employer

MABEL Green Lea Senior Living is Looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference

Night Shift Nurse

RN or LPN

Full-time & every other weekend $3,000 Sign-on bonus New shift differential

Sign-on Bonus • Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center For more information contact Business Office at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

in Fountain

is hiring!

Summer Employment

"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."

Valley Design, a manufacturing company located in Fountain, MN, has several seasonal summer positions in our assembly department available. Excellent opportunity for college students or anyone looking for extra summer income.

Contact Tanya or Joyce

Excellent wage, clean working environment, and great hours!

Interested candidates should stop by or email Matt Asleson.

PO Box 138•133 S. US Hwy 52 • Fountain, MN 55935 Attn: Matt Asleson masleson@valleydesign.biz

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

…because the journey matters

Candidates must be self-motivated and be able to work in a fast paced working environment. Candidates must be 18 years of age or older.

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HELP WANTED CHS has multiple openings for Truck Drivers & Applicators CHS has multiple openings for Seasonal Laborers/Drivers at all our at our CHS locations including Grand Meadow, Ostrander, CHS locations including Byron, Claremont, Grand Meadow, and St. Charles. Potential employees must be familiar with Ostrander, St. Charles, Wykoff, & Chester, IA. Potential employees farm equipment, mechanically inclined and possess or have must be familiar with farm equipment, mechanically inclined and the ability to obtain a Class A or B CDL or a seasonal CDL. possess or have the ability to obtain a Class A or B CDL or a seasonal Please apply online at: CDL. Please apply online at www.chsrochester.com/abouthttps://www.chsrochester.com/about-us/careers/ us/careers.

If you have any questions contact: If you have any questions contact: Chris (Byron & Claremont) 507-775-2900 Troy (Grand Meadow/Ostrander) 507-754-5125 Mike (Grand Meadow) 507-754-5125 Mike or Mark (St. Charles) 507-932-4830 Mark (St. Charles) 507-932-4830 Steve (Wykoff) 507-951-3343

HELP WANTED CHS has multiple openings for Seasonal Laborers at our CHS has multiple openings for Seasonal Laborers/Drivers at all our CHS locations including Grand Meadow, Ostrander, and CHS locations including Byron, Claremont, Grand Meadow, St. Charles.

Potential employees must be familiar with farm Ostrander, St. Charles, Wykoff, & Chester, IA. Potential employees equipment, mechanically inclined and possess or have the must be familiar with farm equipment, mechanically inclined and ability to obtain a Class A or B CDL or a seasonal CDL. possess or have the ability to obtain a Class A or B CDL or a seasonal Please apply online at: CDL. Please apply online at www.chsrochester.com/abouthttps://www.chsrochester.com/about-us/careers/ us/careers.

If you have any questions contact: If you have any questions contact: Chris (Byron & Claremont) 507-775-2900 Troy (Grand Meadow/Ostrander) 507-754-5125 Mike (Grand Meadow) 507-754-5125 Mike or Mark (St. Charles) 507-932-4830 Mark (St. Charles) 507-932-4830 Steve (Wykoff) 507-951-3343

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RUSHFORD DENTAL CLINIC is looking for an RDH to work one day per week, and an additional day during our busy seasons. Please send cover letter and resume to rushdent@acegroup.cc.

(507)864-7773. h6-o CEO POSITION with Ag Plus Cooperative, Marshall, Minnesota.

Agronomy, Energy, Retail businesses seeking qualified candidates with business management, financial experience.

Job link: https://tinyurl.com/y5ul8rj3 David.lemmon@chsinc.com. 320/2190270. (MCAN) Are you a Class A CDL Driver and tired of getting jacked around by employers?

Call me to see why our turnover rate is so low. Scott 507-437-9905 Apply: WWW. MCFGTL.COM (MCN)

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JD TRACTORS, EQUIPMENT, HOUSEHOLD

AUCTION SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2019 • 10:00A.M. LOCATION: 31414 220th Street, Lanesboro, Minn.

Sale to be held on the farm located 4 miles West of Lanesboro on MN-16 to 220th Street, then East to 31414.

FARM RELATED EQUIP.

TRACTORS 2007 JD 6430 Premium, w/H340 Loader, 7' Bucket, Cab 3 Pt., MFWD, 5117 Hrs, 480/80 R38 JD 4020 Diesel, w/Frt., Like New Rubber, 3 Pt., 18-4-34, Hrs 2317, SN T213R 159824R, Very Sharp Looking Tractor, Parade Ready JD 4020 w/Loader, Wide Frt., Good Rubber, 3 Pt., 16-9-38, Hrs 4308, TZ11R 159297R JD 4020 Diesel, Wide Frt.,T213R 250616R, Hrs 7260 JD 1996 5200 w/Roll Bar, 3 Pt., Frt. End Weights, Wide Frt., Good Rubber, 2465 Hrs

BALER JD 336, Kicker Baler, Good Condition

MOWERS JD MX6 3 Pt. PC615, 3 Pt. JD Rear Mount Sickle Mower w/7' Bar Baler Farm King, 6' Rear Mount

Killbros 350 Gravity Box w/Gear P & H Gravity Box w/Gear, Nice Brillion Culti Packer Heavy Duty Grapple Fork, Like New Bison 272 x HD, 9' Blade, 3 Pt., Like New Older 7' Bucket Hay Spear Round Bale Feeder, Horses or Cattle JD Loader for 4020, 143 Model 3 Pt. Digger Older JD 3 Pt. Snowblower

4x4’s 2008 Can Am Outlander 4x4 Visco-Lok, 800 High Output, 1112 Miles Polaris 400 Liq Cooled, 4805 Miles

METAL GATES 17) 12' x 5' Corral Gates

PONY WAGON & CART 2 1/2' x 8' Pony Wagon w/Wood Spoke Wheels on Hard Rubber, w/Side Boards, Seat Very Unique 4 Wheel Cart on Rubber, w/Disc Brakes, Metal Framed

MISC. SHOP TOOLS, ETC. Maxa Powermate 8 Hp Generator, 4000K Husqvarna 435 Chain Saw, Like New Toro 2 Stage 521 Snowblower Wheel Horse Lawn Tractor Torch Set MC 43CC 3 Cycle Tiller JD Cab Doors Fimco 25 & 50 Gal. Sprayer Tanks Bench Vises Jacks JD 324 Tiller 12' & 13' Aluminum Ext. Ladders Glasstite Pickup Topper, 7'

MISC. STEEL POSTS, BARBWIRE, FENCING EQUIP. 2) Wood Splitters, One on Wheels 5' X 8' 2 Wheel Trailer Nuts & Bolts Power Tools Hand Tools Tool Boxes Lots of Usable Tools Several Chain Saws Some Camping Equip.

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Oak 15 Gun Cabinet Pella Security 20 Gun Safe w/Key Pad Lock, Nice Quantum 610 Power Wheelchair Scooter Amigo 3 Wheel Power Chair Scooter 2) Electric Lift Recliners 3) Chest Freezers Refrigerator King Size & Regular Size Beds Couch Corner Cabinets Chest of Drawers Dressers Occasional Chairs Desk Coffee Table Knick-Knacks Knick-Knack Shelf Nice Upright Scale Kitchen Utensils Pots & Pans Glassware Many Household Smalls too Numerous to Mention

DENNIS HARVEY, Owner 31414 220th Street, Lanesboro, Minn.

Any announcements made on day of sale take precedence over any printed material. Not responsible for accidents.

AUCTIONEERS: Murt Boyum - Lic. #23-18-001, Rushford, MN Marc Prestby, Canton, MN

TERMS: Cash/Good Check LUNCH ON GROUNDS

CLERK: Boyum Auctions - 507-273-6941 43991 Co Rd 10, Rushford, MN