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Chatfield schools off to a great start with new programs BY M ARY L. A LLEN maryallen@fillmorecountyjournal.com
At the September 4, 2019, Chatfield School Board meeting all board members were present. Also present was Superintendent Ed Harris, Administrative Assistant Lorri Lowery, and Principals Shane McBroom and Randy Paulson. Under consent items the August 7 special meeting and monthly meeting minutes along with the August 21 special meeting minutes were approved. Board member Lanny Isensee discussed the activities meeting he attended. The parentcoach surveys are not giving very valuable information and the committee decided to redo them and have students give feedback. The committee also discussed fundraising and what Kay Himlie and Carol Rhodes review records of the Harmony Community Chest. Photo by Rich Wicks BY R ICH WICKS rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Nowadays, some people only associate “Community Chest” with yellow cards in the game “Monopoly.” But in the real world, Community Chests have long provided a great deal of financial support to local charitable causes. The Fillmore County Journal reached out to the townships within Fillmore County, and although most do not still have a functioning Community Chest, two local groups agreed to be interviewed about what they do. Carol Rhodes is the secretary for the Harmony Community Chest. She explained that, “We’re sort of a small town version of the United Way. We solicit funds to help local and
regional organizations and charities.” Regarding the history of the group, she shared that, “It was started in October of 1951, so it’s been around a long time. When it started out, all the solicitation was door to door, but as we’ve gone along, we’ve kind of streamlined it because you just can’t get people to do that door to door solicitation. So we went to the method where we put together a solicitation letter and then it goes out with the utility bills. And then a couple articles in the paper, and we put it on Channel 9, and a few posters, to get the word out there.” Rhodes also shared a few names of prominent local citizens that were involved back when the Harmony Community Chest was initiated, stating, “Oh, there was Howard Johnson, most peo-
ple would recognize his name. Wally Piehn, he owned the telephone company, and Nelda Frogner, George Todd…” Rhodes said one of the main principles of their Community Chest is to give locally and keep expenses low, adding, “Ninetynine percent of what we take in is given to different organizations, and then we have some expenses.” The Harmony Community Chest has board members that serve a three-year term. Treasurer Kay Himlie, who has been involved with the Community Chest for 32 years, stated, “Maybe we could use a few more board members, if anyone’s interested.” Rhodes, who has served on the Community Chest for over See KEEP IT LOCAL Page 2 ➤
should be funded by the school. The committee intends to have an annual meeting with the youth association to help people understand just how much the school’s facilities are used. All three administrators congratulated the staffs of both schools for getting the buildings ready for the start of school and for their work over the summer. The school year is off to a great start. They also thanked the Chatfield Commercial Club and Taher for providing breakfast and lunch respectively for the first day of workshop. Randy Paulson, high school principal, spoke to the board about the Flex program that is being implemented for grades seven and eight this year. It is very similar to the high school See NEW PROGRAMS Page 10 ➤
Preston cancels 2019 street project BY K AREN R EISNER karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com
After a long discussion during the Preston City Council’s September 3 meeting, the council voted to cancel the 2019 Street and Utility Improvement project. A resolution was adopted by a 3-2 vote at the last meeting accepting the bid submitted by Rochester Sand and Gravel. It was the only bid submitted and over $100,000 higher than the engineer’s estimate. The entire project would have cost $582,618. This total included contingency and engineering funding and sidewalk, curb work to be done by Legends Concrete. Mayor Kurt Reicks and City
Administrator Joe Hoffman felt they should reconsider spending over a half million when only three members approved the project. City Engineer Brett Grabau noted Legends Concrete was willing to do the work or walk away. Hoffman reviewed other options, which included rolling the planned 2019 work into a $2 million or $5 million project in 2021. He suggested a $2 million project could be funded through city cash, utility cash, and a $1.3 million bond to be paid over 15 years. The payments could be funded by decreasing the Street Improvement Fund without additional levy dollars. See CANCEL PROJECT Page 6 ➤
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a decade, added that the time commitment for board members is very minimal, describing it as, “Five hours a year, if even that. Just a couple of meetings. So it’s not very time consuming. Of course, Kay does a lot more, with the checks coming in.” The Harmony Community Chest usually gives to roughly 15 organizations each year, with the largest check generally going to the Harmony Ambulance service. Other recipients include the library, scouting organizations, Red Cross, Salvation Army, and a number of charitable organizations that provide services to
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the needy and/or persons with disabilities. Rhodes and Himlie stated that they sometimes do some checking, via a website such as charities.org, to see if a potential recipient organization actually uses a high percentage of their funds to fulfill the actual mission of the organization, rather than using a lot of money for administrative costs. Carimona Township also continues to have a functioning Community Chest. It runs similarly to how the Harmony group operates, except that, as board member Linda O’Connor explained, “To my knowledge, we are the only Community Chest that goes door to door yet.” She explained that the
Linda O’Connor serves on the Carimona Community Chest board, where solicitations are still done door-to-door. Photo by Rich Wicks
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board members enjoy the chance to visit in person with friends and neighbors as they go out to solicit funds, and the fundraising results have been good through face-toface interactions. O’Connor also voiced her frustration with some questionable “charitable organizations” that call or mail to people these days, saying, “Sometimes it’s less than ten cents on the dollar” that actually go to helping the needy. She said a local community chest assures that funds are going to appropriate and local needs. O’Connor shared that donations to the Community Chest have stayed relatively stable over the years. As with Harmony, the Carimona group usually gives to around 15 to 20 charitable organizations per year. Some charitable groups are funded year after year, while others cycle on and off the list, depending on the available funds. She pointed out that the Carimona group has given to the school milk fund for many years, because board members feel strongly about that. Having served on the Carimona Community Chest for over 20 years, O’Connor said she stays on the board because “You’re making a difference,… Give to your local Community Chest because the money stays in your community, for your neighbors. We have very generous people.” With a chuckle, she added that another benefit of serving on the Community Chest is, “We have a lot of good
cooks.” Meetings are generally rotated around to the homes of the board members, so a good meal is always part of the agenda. O’Connor reported that the Community Chest tends to be a small group of long-serving board members. She said new board members are always being sought, and the “workload” is small, since the board meets only twice per year. “It’s not a big deal, but everybody’s so busy nowadays.” She added that any potential new board members should not be intimidated, stating, “It’s very informal… we are
open to new blood.” Harmony Community Chest is soliciting from now until early November. Anyone interested in donating can send a check to the City of Harmony, or to Kay Himlie at 225 3rd St SW, Harmony, Minn. 55939, making note that the check is for the Harmony Community Chest. Carimona Community Chest will solicit donations door-todoor in mid- to late-October. Anyone interested can send a check to Linda O’Connor, 25741 166th St., Preston, Minn. 55965.
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Fountain Council rescinds vote on city truck route By Kirsten Zoellner The Fountain Council rescinded an August vote to remove all truck routes within the city at the Wednesday, September 4 meeting. The move came after citizen complaints and concerns over the action. The earlier decision came following discussion of a Rochester City Lines bus stop. Plans to address the municipal parking lot to better accommodate bus pick ups for those commuting via Rochester City Lines were approved. At the time, the council opted to remove truck route signage because of a conflict with a city ordinance on vehicles weighing more than five tons using the street. City Attorney Frederick Suhler
suggested the option of removing the signs because enforcement of the limitation requires that the signs be present in order to enforce the ordinance. Using this option, a vehicle of any size could lawfully travel on the street. A second option, modifying the ordinance to exempt certain kinds of buses from the weight limitation was also discussed and the council agreed to having Suhler to amend current ordinance. City Clerk Rhonda Flattum clarified to the council that while the signs for the truck route hadn’t been taken down, complaints had come in and it appeared the route should be left in place. The route runs down Third Street, Main Street, First Street, and Cedar Street. After further discussion,
the council voted to keep the truck route and signs in place, but to remove the weight restriction on Second Street for bussing. The city also continues to deal with speeding on Main and Cedar Streets. Flattum noted recent discussions with Brent Kohn, Fillmore County Maintenance Supervisor, about the issue and stated the difficulty in regulating speed limits. In an effort to reduce the frequency of speeding, the city will take a multi-pronged approach to make motorists aware. Preston Police Department, with whom the city contracts police services, will place an electronic speed sign on Cedar Street, as well as ramping up monitoring of the street by officers. The sign is expected to be
in place no later than next week. “Hopefully, it will slow people down,” said Flattum. For added safety, a crossing sign will be moved to Main Street, between First State Bank of Fountain and Drury’s. “We’ll start with that and see how it goes,” Flattum added. In other news, bringing MMS Environmental on board with a new contract to maintain the city’s wastewater treatment plant appears to have gotten off to a good start. A monthly update submitted by Mike Morris, of MMS Environmental, indicates that total nitrogen for August is 3.08, well below the limit of 10. One particular concern, noted by Morris is the report, is gas monitors at the plant that appear
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to be non-functional or haven’t been calibrated in some time. As a major safety issue, the city will secure price quotes on getting the monitors up and running. The Wastewater Treatment Agreement between the city and Valley Design has been signed by both parties and is now in place. “I would like to thank Valley Design for working with us and signing the agreement,” said Mayor Jim Schott. The city’s proposed tax levy for 2020 is $200,237. This represents $115,237 in general levy, $65,000 in sewer levy, and $20,000 in capital improvement levy. The council approved the resolution unanimously. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Wednesday, October 2, at 7:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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C OMMENTARY Responce to misleading information on voter fraud The September 3 Fillmore County Journal commentary by Susan Ritter of the League of Women Voters is full Andrew Cilek of misleading information on voter fraud. Ms. Ritter falsely asserts that Representative Duane Quam requested “individuals’ Social Security Numbers” (SSNs) from the Secretary of State and the Secretary refused to turn them over. Two errors: Mr. Quam never requested SSNs and the Secretary cannot refuse to provide them because the state election database does not contain (full) SSNs. Only partial (last four digits) SSNs, for a small fraction of voters, are recorded by the state, and Mr. Quam did not ask for those either. In fact, in his request to county auditors, Mr. Quam specifically declared that he was “not asking for any personal identification.” Ms. Ritter then proceeds to make two misrepresentations about the Minnesota Voters Alliance (MVA) and its lawsuit against the Minnesota Secretary of State seeking release of public election data. She asserts that the MVA has claimed evidence of “massive illegal voting” and has presented none to the court. First, this is a distortion of the MVA’s claims that there is a large body of evidence indicating possible voting by ineligible persons and election officials are ignoring it. Second, the MVA has presented quantitative and detailed records from official state sources, including the Office of the Legislative Auditor,
the Office of the Secretary of State, and the Social Security Administration, showing that thousands of voters have failed eligibility tests and that the state election database contains at least 2,800 instances of a person being recorded as having voted twice in the same election. Despite all of this authoritative evidence, there has never been any follow-up by election officials to assess it. Ms. Ritter next gives us a misleading characterization of the March 2018 report from the Legislative Auditor by claiming that, “The report found that in the very rare instance when there are irregularities, they are caught.” Actually, the Auditor found that 26,000 voters in the 2016 election were marked “challenged” because they had previously failed a test of their eligibility but were allowed to vote anyway, because on election day they claimed they were eligible. State officials did not follow up and when the Auditor tested a small sample of 612 from the 26,000, he found that only 20 of the 612 may have been eligible to vote. As for Ms. Ritter’s claim that ineligible voters are caught, we need only remember what Secretary of State Simon is proud of proclaiming, namely, that there have been only 11 convictions of voter fraud following the 2016 election. Mr. Simon’s determination to keep appealing the decisions of the Ramsey County District Court and the Minnesota Appeals Court in order to hide public election data is a major contributor to that low rate and a huge obstacle to assessing the true magnitude of ineligible voting in this state. Ms. Ritter says, “It is important readers are given accurate information.” She did not follow her own advice.
Ostrander adopts Floodplain ordinance
Jeff Tart explains the watermain flushing process. Photo by Rich Wicks By Rich Wicks The Ostrander City Council held a regular meeting on September 3. Immediately prior to the council meeting, a public hearing was held regarding the proposed Floodplain ordinance. Council members in attendance included Stephanie Start, Dan Hellerud, Vernon Thompson, and City Clerk Wendy Brincks. DJ Start joined the meeting already in progress. Mayor Pam Kunert was absent, so Stephanie led the meeting. During the public hearing, no citizens addressed the council to voice concerns or ask questions. Brincks explained that the council should consider whether or not to adopt a resolution entitled “Resolution to Apply to Participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. She explained that, “That guarantees the homeowner the ability to insure their home if they build in a floodplain. That floodplain on the map is over behind CHS, not in a place that someone would most likely build a home, but there’s a potential at some point… they would have to jump through all the hoops that FEMA has set forth.” The council voted in favor of the resolution as presented. Brincks then
stated that the council could also consider the proposed Flood Plain Ordinance, which was explained by Brian Malm (of Bolton & Menk Inc.) at the council’s August meeting. The council voted to adopt the ordinance as proposed. The council and citizens in attendance discussed the ongoing issue of rusty and/or foulsmelling water in some areas of town. Jeff Tart (City Maintenance) explained the watermain flushing that has been happening recently, and the usual pattern of which hydrants are opened, and in which order. When asked how long each hydrant has been open, Tart replied, “At least 20 minutes per hydrant.” Brincks asked if flushing was only done in the worst areas, and Tart answered, “We open them all.” He also explained that the pattern allows the highest pressure to be used on the most problematic areas of Ostrander’s watermain. Citizens in attendance said the flushing has provided them with only temporary relief (an hour or two) from the water problems they are having. Dan Hellerud suggested that a different pattern of flushing should be tried. This request will be shared with Peopleservices. The council asked citizens to please give feedback on the effectiveness of watermain flushing, so the city can hopefully get the
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problem dealt with before winter, when frequent watermain flushing becomes unrealistic. The council discussed advertising for bids on the city’s snow removal for the 2019-2020 season. The proposed wording stated that the bid will cover snow removal around fire hydrants, the lift station, and downtown Ostrander. The wording also stated that the snow removal should be done “after six inches of snow fall,” but Hellerud suggested deleting that portion and simply asking bidders to give an hourly rate for snow removal. Bids will be accepted until September 30 at 2 p.m. The council voted to approve the advertisement for bids, with the change as suggested by Hellerud. Regarding snow removal, Brincks also stated, “The ordinance states you (citizens) are responsible for your own sidewalks.” The fire department is continuing to look for a newer used pumper truck. The city has set aside funds, so the fire department can spend between $50,000 and $80,000 on the pumper. When the appropriate vehicle is located, the fire department is asked to bring info to the council for formal approval. The council also voted to post the upcoming position vacancy of part-time general maintenance. Applicants have until September 19 at 2 p.m. to apply. The council will schedule a special meeting to conduct interviews, as needed. The next regular meeting of the city council will be October 1 at 6:30 p.m. The November meeting will be changed from November 5 to November 12, due to an election being held on November 5.
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County 2020 budget By Karen Reisner The county board reviewed budget proposals from several departments at their September 3 meeting. County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman produced a very preliminary 2020 budget with a levy increase of over 6%. Vickerman made it clear that she already could take about 1% of the increase off the top. Part of the reduction is a savings of $42,000 because the health insurance increase will be only a 5% increase; the increase had been estimated to be 7.5%. The preliminary budget includes an additional two full-time staff members. Commissioners questioned whether additional full-time staff is necessary; a part-time staff member may be needed in the recorder’s office. The other additional staff member was requested by the auditor/treasurer. The largest increases by percent were in human services, sanitation, and airport budgets. Commissioners requested that Vickerman find savings in order to keep the levy increase under 4%. The last few departments will review their budgets next week. The board will adopt the preliminary 2020 budget at their September 24 meeting. Disaster assistance Don Kullot, Emergency Management, and Sheriff John DeGeorge reviewed damage assessments from a flooding event beginning on July 18. The board declared a local emergency on August 6. The preliminary damage assessment was submitted to the MN Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, for an amount in excess of $128,000 ($106,000 for Rushford Village, $10,000 for Norway Township, and
$11,324 for Fillmore County). Approval was given for the board chair to sign a letter requesting state disaster assistance. The program could reimburse 75% of expended repair expenses. Trout stream conservation easements Ron Benjamin, Lanesboro Area Fisheries Supervisor, DNR, reported on two property owners that willingly have approached the DNR to sell trout stream easements on Camp and Partridge Creek into the DNR Aquatic Management Area system. The easement areas will be available to the public for angling and other non-motorized recreation. Benjamin explained that board approval is needed because Reinvest in Minnesota (RIM) dollars are being used to purchase the easements. The easements will include 66 feet from the center line (132-foot wide) of the stream and they will go with the deed. Landowners will retain ownership of the land and property tax liability. Chairman Duane Bakke was concerned that RIM dollars are being used for more expanded services. Benjamin shared his concerns. It is not really agricultural land. However, Bakke said he was not against the purchase. Commissioner Mitch Lentz asked about a future landowner that is against the DNR having the easements. Benjamin said they can’t buy back the easements. Lentz stated he will be voting against the purchases because there is not a provision for a future land owner to buy back the easements. A resolution to approve the easement purchase of 8.23 acres, or 3,230 stream feet from Connie Snyder, Section 20, Preston Township, was approved. Lentz
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funding, the county will only need to use about $12,000 of CSAH funding for the bridge project. The grant agreement was approved and a resolution agreeing to the terms and conditions of the grant was approved. ble Truck Lift System for the Preston Mechanic Shop from Midwest Lift and Works was approved. The quote with trade was $38,370. ing county road ditches to kill wild parsnip was discussed. The county has been spraying ditches one year in the northern half of the county and the next in the southern half. The sprayed areas will be surveyed; the board will then consider if it will be more effective to spray the whole county each year to control the invasive weed. on the future of the Cherry Grove Shop. Several improvements have been requested. Lentz wants the board to look
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at all their options. In 2019 about $170,000 was put into a fund to upgrade the Chatfield Shop. Gregg was tasked with providing a longer term plan for the county shops, which will be brought to the board in the near future. of the Wheelage Tax, about $100,000, should be used for a bridge preservation program. The funds are currently being used for chip sealing that is needed. Bridge decks need to be maintained; Gregg said now we are fixing as we go. Bridges are as important as roads. The tax provides about $470,000 per year. Once the chip sealing of roads is getting caught up with the need, some of the funds could go toward bridge preservation in 2021. Every five to seven years roads are to be chip sealed to help extend their life. a full-time dispatcher (sheriff’s department) internally and externally was approved.
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A $5 million project would use the same inputs, but also require $140,000 in additional levy dollars to make bond payments (a 15% levy increase). The additional levy dollars could be reduced if the Street Improvement Fund was dropped to $30,000. Reicks maintained if that fund was dropped to that level, the city will again face what we are now, streets which have not been sufficiently maintained to extend their life. Councilwoman Holly Zuck said she was not in favor of a $5 million project, as we will not be able to grow this community if we have the highest property taxes in the region. Councilman Robert Maust explained he voted against the higher than expected bid because constituents that would have had to pay 25% more in assessments had not been notified. Councilman Charles Sparks said if you expect everyone to approve their assessment, you won’t fix any streets. Reicks commented, I’m glad we are rethinking it; it will probably cost the same next year. Grabau said costs will likely go up, but there may be some savings with a larger project. Zuck said she could support a $2-$3 million project. Grabau said the best option would be to bump the project to the spring of 2021. Zuck made the motion to rescind the motion to proceed with the 2019 Street and Utility project. It was approved 4-1,
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councilman David Collett voted no. There was more discussion about whether to plan a $2-$3 million project for 2020 or 2021. Maust argued for doing a project in 2020. Zuck said she would not vote in favor of a 2020 project. Reicks said we need to get some financial advice from Bubany as to how the project will affect taxes and our constituents. A motion was made and approved to consult with Mike Bubany to create a finance plan for a larger project. Maust and Collett voted no. Solar zoning ordinance Hoffman explained there has been interest from several parties in larger scale solar energy projects. On August 28, Planning and Zoning reviewed a draft ordinance and adopted it after making some changes. The ordinance will allow roof-top solar systems in all zoning districts, as well as ground-mounted systems up to 5kW. Ground-mounted systems can only be installed in rear yards. Tim and Hunter Johnston want to build a 39.9kW groundmounted system on property they own near the mobile home park. It would be on a dead end street and surrounded by trees on three sides. The draft recommended by P & Z would not allow ground-mounted systems larger than 5kW on property zoned R-2. Hoffman noted the system planned by Johnston would not be allowed on his property unless he could get it rezoned to
Mayor Kurt Reicks administers the oath to new full-time police officer Gideon Prudoehl. Photo by Karen Reisner
R-1 (Agricultural) or I-1 (Industrial). A resolution was adopted approving the ordinance as presented and as recommended by P & Z. Collett voted no. 2020 budget Hoffman presented a discussion draft of the 2020 budget. The current proposal will require a 4.57% levy increase. Local Government Aid in 2020 will be $489,120. This represents a $1,678 increase in LGA. LGA has been relatively flat for several years prior to this one. A 1% increase in the levy represents about $9,500. Cost increases are, in part, driven by health insurance (up 6.5%) and salaries (up 2.5%). Other increases in costs include ambulance (per capita increase), office equipment, election expenses, and fire department and police department expenses. The total preliminary levy could be $985,130 or $43,084 more than in 2019. The preliminary levy will need to be adopted by September 30. Other business in brief introduced by Chief Blaise Sass. Mayor Reicks administered the oath of office to Prudoehl. Lloyd, owners of the Sweet Shop and Sandwich Shoppe, asked to purchase a 10-foot by 22-foot piece of city owned parking lot located behind their business. There will be a loss of one parking spot behind the building. install an 8-foot by 12-foot walk-in freezer. It would eliminate the need for three freezers inside their building. The freezer would only be accessed from inside their building. The council approved the sale at a cost of $1 per square foot or $220. The buyer will be responsible for any necessary title work and any costs associated with the sale. The sale includes a condition that the property be built on and made a part of the existing business. Another condition of the sale is that a rear setback variance be satisfied by P & Z. strong for a driveway access to his side yard off Washington St. NW was approved. The driveway will allow access to a garage in his side yard.
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Kingsland referendum info blitz to begin
KIngsland board reviews student assessment scores. Photo by Rich Wicks By Rich Wicks At the Kingsland School Board “work session” meeting on September 4, one of the main topics was the upcoming information blitz to assure that voters in the school district are aware of the reasons for the Operating Referendum Levy, which will be put to voters on November 5. All board members were present (Board Chair Jackie sha Howard, Tiffany Mundfrom, Leah Stier, Kyle Rader and Superintendent James Hecimovich). The board reviewed the schedule showing which board members will speak at upcoming township and city council meetings throughout the Kingsland school district. The board also scheduled a “community informational meeting” for Monday, October 21 from 6-7 p.m., with the regular board meeting to immediately follow. Hecimovich pointed out that, regarding the November election, “Absentee balloting will be available beginning September 20… and during the parade, I had a couple families asking, ‘We want absentee ballots to get to our college kids’… so the more we can work with our college kids to get them to be active voters, the better.” Board members discussed Kingsland’s policy on public participation in school board meetings, including how best to handle complaints and privacy considerations. Leah Stier said she’s gotten feedback in the community from citizens who feel that board members should give more feedback when complaints or issues are brought up during public hearings and meetings. Superintendent Hecimovich said the standard procedure is that the board does not immediately act upon issues that arise during a meeting. He added that newly discovered issues are usually added to the agenda for the next upcoming meeting, so that board members can gather relevant information needed in order to make quality decisions. After discussion, the board agreed that during meetings, if significant issues are brought up by citizens, the board chair will determine if an immediate response should be given, and by whom. There was discussion about replacing the football scoreboard,
which Hecimovich noted is old and leaning noticeably. He informed the board of a suggestion from Reid Olson (athletic director), stating, “We have advertisement in the gym. Those are on, I think he said, a four- or five-year deal… So what we’re going to do is, that money that we get for allowing these placards on scoreboards… that money is going to go in a scoreboard account, so we can continue to replace scoreboards as they get older… so this is the good stuff Reid is bringing to us as an experienced AD.” Jackie Horsman read the list of current sponsors, including Home Federal, AMD, MinnWest, and Kuehn Motors. She said there are still three placard sponsorships available on the café scoreboard. She also noted that the booster club (KABC) plans to pay the cost of an electrician, and any fabrication within the gym will be donated by Featherlite Graphics. Hecimovich then shared another suggestion from Reid Olson. Hecimovich said BSM Sports is offering a contract for all of Kingsland’s sports uniforms, if Kingsland would agree to use either Nike or Under Armour uniforms exclusively. Kingsland would receive additional discounts, and a credit of $6,000 annually throughout the five-year contract. Hecimovich added, “He’s recommending that we go with Under Armour, just because the majority of our sports already use Under Armour uniforms.” He said the $6,000 annual credit could be used to purchase uniforms for Kingsland’s junior high sports, which traditionally have gotten “hand-me-down” high school uniforms which tend to be too large for junior high athletes. Hecimovich showed results from the recent MCA assessments. He stated that anyone can see the results by going to the Minnesota and clicking on the data center tab. He summarized that Kingsland’s reading scores are above the state average, but added, “The state is outperforming us on math.” The next board meeting will be on Monday, September 16 at 6 p.m. (rather than the usual 6:30 start time) in the choir room. As always, the public is welcome at all open meetings.
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Fillmore County Police Reports Bloodmobile Ask a Trooper coming to Fillmore County for time served: 10 days. By Sgt. Troy Christianson Sheriff’s Office Jeffery Anthony Yates Jr., 25, Minnesota State Patrol Jessica Gwen Ballard, 41, Dubuque, Iowa; 6/8/2019, Driv- Harmony on Question: As we are ending Minneapolis, Minn.; 8/4/2019, ing After Revocation, Fine $200, the motorcycle season I heard Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $290. near Rochester, September 10 ofMani nindividual Total Fees $130. MN State Patrol - Rochester n . , Angela Marie Barth, 47, Hayfield, Minn.; 8/10/2019, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Daniel Joseph Hanson, 37, North St. Paul, Minn.; 6/9/2019, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Mevludin Jusufovic, 55, Bloomington, Minn.; 7/17/2019, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Kathleen Ann Kempf, 53, Cresco, Iowa; 6/1/2019, Speeding (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. James Michael Kenyon, 21, Lanesboro, Minn.; 3/25/2019, Failure to Appear - Charged/ Convicted of Gross Misdemeanor/Misdemeanor. Local Confinement - 90 days. Credit for time served: 60 days. David Alan Podratz, 55, Cresco, Iowa; 7/19/2019, Speeding (94/55), Fine $150, Total Fees $390. Justin LeRoy Rickert, 42, Wykoff, Minn.; 8/13/2019, Driving After Revocation. Local Confinement - 10 days. Credit
Staci Lynn Golladay, 48, Elma, Iowa; 6/6/2019, No Minnesota Driver’s License, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. 6/6/2019, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25. Tyler Robert Grapp, 32, Rochester, Minn.; 6/25/2019, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fred Eddie McGrew, 60, St. Paul, Minn.; 7/9/2019, Fail to Yield at Entrance to Through Highway After Having Stopped, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Jared S. Swank, 29, Belleville, Ill.; 6/7/2019, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Michelle Lee Wahl, 46, Harmony, Minn.; 6/27/2019, Speeding (69/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Preston Police Department John Raymond Holthaus, 61, Fountain, Minn.; 6/9/2019, Unsafe U-Turn, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Tyler James Ruesink, 18, Spring Valley, Minn.; 7/27/2019, Underage Consumption of Alcohol, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.
Fillmore County District Court On August 28, Cody Mycal Garness, 28, of Canton, appeared before District Court Judge Carol M. Hanks. Among other charges, Garness is charged with Fifth Degree Drug Possession (Schedule 1,2,3,4 - Not Small Amount Marijuana), a felony with a maximum criminal sentence of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about August 26, within Fillmore County, a deputy was dispatched to Preston for a domestic disturbance. Evidence (including an eye witness testi-
mony) allegedly pointed to the defendant having thrown drugs and drug paraphernalia down a storm drain. Among those things discovered in the drain was a pipe, consistent with what is used to smoke methamphetamine, and a baggie with a crystalline substance, which later tested presumptive positive for (1.2 grams) methamphetamine. Upon searching the defendant’s car, a can of butane, a butane torch, and a small digital scale with a white powdery residue were also allegedly discovered.
160 RURAL ACRES M/L FOR SALE BY SEALED BID AUCTION
Approximately 160 acres m/l of rural real estate located along State Highway 44 in Houston County, Minnesota, will be sold on bids.
The properties and parcels are comprised of the following: Parcel “1”: PID# 14.0141.001 (excluding the 10 acre m/l building site): 80 acres m/l, with 80 acres m/l tillable. Parcel “2”: PID#s 14.0157.000, 14.0156.000 and 14.0155.000: 80 acres m/l, with 48 acres m/l tillable. Parcel “3”: The combination of Parcels “1” and “2”, containing 160 acres m/l. Sealed bids will be received at Murphy Law Office, 110 East Main, Caledonia, MN 55921 until Monday, September 16, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. Bids shall be made in writing, enclosed in a sealed envelope and plainly marked “Wilhelm Property Sale” on the exterior. The bid shall contain the name, address, phone number, email address, parcel number and bid amount. Each original bid shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check payable to Murphy Law Office Trust Account for 5% of the bid as earnest money deposit. SELLERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS AND TO NEGOTIATE WITH BIDDERS, AND FURTHER RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CONDUCT A BID-OFF BETWEEN THE TOP SIX (6) BIDDERS. If Sellers exercise their right to conduct a bid-off, the bid-off shall occur on Monday, September 23, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at Murphy Law Office. Sellers reserve the right to conduct the bid-off according to Sellers’ discretion, including the right to conduct a confidential bid-off in person or by telephone. The successful bidders will be required to enter into a Standard Minnesota Purchase Agreement, with closing to occur no later than November 1, 2019. Possession will be delivered upon the current farmer’s removal of the crop, but in any event no later than December 31, 2019. The real estate taxes due and payable in 2019 will be prorated to the date of closing. The premises are being sold “AS IS.” If you should have any questions regarding the bid procedure, please contact Michael A. Murphy, Murphy Law Office, 110 East Main Street, Caledonia, MN 55921 (507) 725-3361 or via email ginarhm@acegroup.cc.
Harmony will be hosting a bloodmobile at the Harmony Community Center from 1-7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10. All donors will be required to provide identification before donating, so please remember your donor card or driver’s license. Donors are encouraged to use RapidPass (redcrossblood. org/RapidPass), which is a tool that allows the donor to complete the reading and question portions of their donation from their home or mobile device, thus speeding up the donation process. This must be done the day of the blood drive and printed out to bring along, or it can now be done on a mobile device and shown when they come to donate. Unfortunately, this drive will not have a Power Red machine, so anyone who usually donates a Power Red would only be able to do a single unit. Typically, all healthy men and women who are at least 16 years old and weigh 110 pounds or more are eligible to donate blood. Donors who are 16 must have the written permission of a parent or guardian. Parental consent forms will be available on the day of the blood drive.There is no upper age limit, and the time commitment is minimal. While walk-ins are more than welcome, donors are highly encouraged to make appointments. To make an appointment, please call Marilyn Bratager at (507) 9373406 or schedule one online at www.redcrossblood.org/.
AUCTION CALENDAR Sun., Sept., 8 at 9am - Greenhouse inventory, antiques, collectibles, tools, household items. For more information, contact Spring Valley Sales, 507-346-2183. Listing in the Journal Thurs., Oct., 10 at 5:30pm - 3 bedroom rambler real estate. For more information, contact Spring Valley Sales, 507-346-2183. Listing in the Journal
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whom was killed by going off the road and struck a sign head on. He was not wearing Sgt. Troy H. a helmet. Christianson Being an individual whom has been in a motorcycle accident with the helmet likely saving my life, why are helmets not required in the State of Minnesota for all two and three wheel bikes? Answer: There is not a helmet law in Minnesota, unless the operator is under 18 years of age or is operating with a permit. Even though there is no helmet law, it is recommended that one is worn to help prevent serious injury or death. The benefits helmets offer are clear; they protect the head in the event of a crash. In 2018, only 16 (28%) of the 58 motorcycle riders killed were known to be wearing a helmet. Of the 913 motorcyclists injured, only 416 (46%) were known to be wearing a helmet. In 2018, 550 (55%) motorcycle crashes were
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single-vehicle crashes. In these crashes, the factors that reporting officers list most often are run off road (14%), c a re l e s s / n e g l i g e n t / e r r a t i c driving (13%) and driver speeding (9%). Just under half of all motorcycle crashes involve a collision with another vehicle. In many crashes, the driver never saw the motorcyclist — or did not see the rider until it was too late. It is important for everyone to pay attention and avoid all distractions while driving. We need to be 100% attentive when driving any type of motor vehicle. I have investigated far too many serious injury and fatal motorcycle crashes where a helmet could have made a difference. My advice is to always wear an approved helmet, along with proper high visible clothing to help reduce injury if involved in a crash. You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and always drive sober. Help us drive Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 559015848. Or reach him at Troy. Christianson@state.mn.us.
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To settle Myrtle’s estate the family will sell her years of collecting antique furniture, antiques collectibles, tools and household items from her large Victorian home. Also selling will be furniture, greenhouse inventory from another esate and greenhouse selling surplus inventory. Selling 2 ringS all day • 14-16 hayracks of smalls Greenhouse inventory clearance, selling at 10am. 15 trees, fruit and shade trees, 50 shrubs - 8 different varieties. 700 perennials - including Daylilies, Hostas, Mums, Liatris, Daisies, Coneflower, Coral bells, Lamium, Poppies, Salvia, Delphinium, and Hollyhocks For more information, contact auction company or go to www.springvalleysales.com or auctionsgo.com
Dick Schwade Lic. 23-10018, 507-346-2183 or 7834, Cell 507-251-7313; Tom Jasper 50-113, 507-251-7654; Kevin Grabau 23-91, 507-951-1478 RINGMAN: Bob Root, Roger Becker CLERK: Spring Valley Sales - Fax 507-346-2163.
SALES TAX CHARGED WHERE APPLICABLE
3 BEDROOM RAMBLER REAL ESTATE
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AUCTIONEER NOTE: As the Andersons have moved to Rochester, MN with their daughter they will sell their 3 bedroom home at public auction to the highest bidder. $1,228 Due and Payable in 2019, will be prorated at closing. 20% non-refundable down payment day of auction, balance of 80% due on closing on or before Nov.1, 2019 Property Description: NELS Heggs Addition Lot-009 Lots 9-10 NELS HEGGS ADDITION. This 3 bedroom rambler home is located on a well landscaped, shaded, large double lot. Upstairs consists of 3 bedrooms, living room, dining room, full bath and large amount of closet space. Basement consists of single car tucked under garage, 1/2 bath, family room finished off, laundry room, and small shop room. Extras of home are vinyl siding, upstairs windows replaced last fall, wood deck, built in air conditioner upstairs, 2 fireplaces, walkout basement, city sewer and water, natural gas hot water heat, blacktop driveway, appliances included with home, Must be seen to be appreciated.
To view property contact Spring Valley Sales 507-346-2183 Dick Schwade 507-251-7313 or Kevin Grabau 507-951-1478 For more information contact auction company
PROPERTY SOLD AS IS or auctionsgo.com
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SPRinG VALLEY SALES coMPAnY Auctioneers: Dick Schwade Lic. 23-10018, 507-346-2183 or 7834. Cell: 507-251-7313
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tor Board. Jerry was a member of the Delavan Legion and the Korean War Vets. He and Helen spent multiple winters Jerome C. Hansen Jerome C. Hansen of Manka- in Mesa, Arizona. He enjoyed to died on Saturday, August 31, membership in the Bullshippers, playing cards, square dancing 2019. and socializing of all kinds. Funeral Jerry married Helen Ann services Wettlaufer on November 8, were held 1953, at Easton, Minn. They at Hosanna had and he is survived by his Lutheran two daughters: Anne (Steve) Church in Rozek of Blaine, Minn., and Mankato, Karen (Matt) Quanrud of Preswith Pastor Jerome C. ton, Minn. He is also survived Mike OmtHansen by four grandchildren: Chrisvedt officiating, on Wednesday, September topher, David, Matthew (Jacy), and Jennifer (Jordan); one sister, 4, 2019, at 1 p.m. Visitation was held from MaryAnn; and two sisters-in11-1 on Wednesday, September law, Janet and Val. He is preceded in death by 4, 2019, at Hosanna Lutheran Church in Mankato. Burial took his wife Helen, his parents, his place at the East Lutheran Cem- mother and father-in-law, four etery, Delavan, Minn. A lunch brothers, and one sister. was served prior to the burial. Larry D. Koster Memorials may be donated to Larry D. Koster, age 81, of Hosanna Lutheran Church. Jerry was born September 3, Chester, IA, 1929, to Clarence J. and The- died Sunday, resa (Studness) Hansen on the August 25, family farm in Delavan, Minn. 2019, at his He attended a one-room coun- home. A Celtry school in the Delavan area and went to high school in e b r a t i o n Delavan, Minn. After that, he of Life for went to the University of Min- Larry Koster Larry D. Koster nesota School of Agriculture in will be held St. Paul beginning in 1947. He on Saturday, September 21, at entered the U.S. Army in April the Lime Springs/Chester Fish 1953, serving in Okinawa for 18 and Game Club from 3-7 p.m. Larry was born February 18, months until April 1955. Jerry was a dedicated farmer. 1938, in Rolfe, Iowa, son of He owned and operated an inde- LaVern L. Koster and Ruth S. pendent insurance agency. He Boles. He graduated from Lauwas very community-minded rens High School, where he serving on the Delavan School holds track records, and was the Board and the Delavan Eleva- varsity quarterback. On June
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25, 1961, Larry married Joyce Alene Albee; they later divorced in 1999. Larry began a career as an over the road truck driver in his 20s. Driving an 18-wheeler with the open road stretched out in front of him soon became a passion. He spent 50+ years on the road. Larry liked hauling out to the West Coast and spending time in California. He enjoyed a cup of coffee, smoking a cigarette, and telling stories to anyone who would listen. This trait turned into his truck driver handle “Crap Shooter.” He enjoyed “cheating” at golf, boating, fishing, hunting, and talking about football. Larry was a strong willed man, with a great sense of humor, a sweet tooth, and strong love for his family. He is survived by his son Scott (Wendy Miller) Koster of Lime Springs, Iowa, and Scott’s son Colton (Nataly) Koster of Rochester, Minn., his daughter Tracey (Jayson) Smith of Spring Valley, Minn., and their daughter Hailey (fiancé Jonathan Fenske) of Spring Valley; brothers Leslie Ray Fertig of Odebolt, Iowa, Lonny Koster of Galena, Ill., John Koster of Rochester, Minn., Ronald Koster of Stewartville, Minn., and Mark Koster of Lime Springs, Iowa; sisters Vicki McCloud of LeRoy, Minn., and Tresea Sobolik of Cresco, Iowa. Larry was preceded in death by his father and stepmother LaVern and Ilona Koster, mother and stepfather Ruth and Les Fertig, sister Kay Koster-Pisney, and brothers Vernon and Donald Koster.
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Commonweal Theatre Company presents On the Verge
Photo submitted For its fourth production of the 2019 season, the Commonweal Theatre in historic Lanesboro turns to a story that explores unknown and uncharted lands, jungles and even the Himalayas. On the Verge (Or the Geography of Yearning) begins discounted previews on September 6 and opens officially on September 14. Call the box office at (800) 657-7025 or visit www.CommonwealTheatre. org to view a calendar of exact performance dates and times. On the Verge follows three Victorian women in 1888 as they take advantage of their newfound independence and set off on a journey through terra incognita, only to find much more than they bargained for. Intelligent, intrepid, and inquisitive, they long for the discovery of that which is greater than their own world while still maintaining some sense of gentlewoman decorum. On the Verge is a clever and intelligent comedy with the humor coming in the juxtaposition of words and from the gap between what the women know and what they encounter. The company is pleased to welcome back longtime friend Michael Bigelow Dixon to direct the production. Dixon’s most recent directing credit for the company was the mystery thriller Ghost-Writer in 2017. “On the Verge,” says Dixon,
“follows three Victorian-era women, experienced travelers all, as they go places unimaginable and take risks uninsurable. No matter how arduous their journey, these intrepid explorers embrace the unknown with optimism, curiosity, and compassion. Subtitled The Geography of Yearning,” he continues, “this comic expedition promises that if we venture far enough, we can each find a place — and maybe even a time — where we truly belong.” Cast members include Commonweal resident ensemble members Elizabeth Dunn, Brandt Roberts, and Adrienne Sweeney. The company is thrilled to announce the return of guest artist Betti Battocletti in the role of Mary. Ms. Battocletti’s most recent engagement with the company was in last season’s The Clean House. Lacey Szerlip, the production stage manager, leads a team of designers that includes Commonweal Production Manager Thomas White (lighting), Justin Hooper (set), Janis Martin (costume), Kelsey Heathcote (sound) and Anna Hill (props). Funding for Commonweal Theatre’s programming is provided in part by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature, a grant from the McKnight Foundation, Mayo Clinic Community Contribution Program and private funders. All performances are at the Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Avenue North, in downtown Lanesboro. Ticket prices are $35 with discounts available for seniors, students and groups of 10 or more. Employees and residents of Fillmore and Houston Counties are offered free admission to the Pay It Forward preview performance on Thursday, September 12. For ticket reservations or information about any Commonweal events or programs, call (800) 657-7025 or visit www.CommonwealTheatre.org.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., SEPTEMBER 10 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* 9-11:30am and 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* 9am-12pm and 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Center. 507-272-3731.* 10-11am, St. Olaf Catholic Church, Mabel.* 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. 507-272-3731.* 12pm, United Methodist Church, 211 St. Anthony St., lower level.* 1-4pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Preston. For info, call 765-3898.
1-7pm, THURS., SEPTEMBER 12 Harmony Community Cenetr. Call 507937-3406 for appointment. 8:15-9am, Harmony Community Center. 507-272-3731.* 5pm, Spring Valley Public Library* 9-11:30am and 7pm, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Presbyterian Church, Mill St.* Jessie St.* 7:30pm, Pioneer 9am-12pm and Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.* 1-4pm, 525 Washington St. NW.*
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10-11am, 10-10:45am, Spring Valley Community Assumption Church hall, Canton. 507- Center. 507-272-3731.* 251-0520 for information.* 11:30-12:15, Christ Lutheran Church, 1pm, Niagara Cave presentation by Preston. 507-272-3731.* 5-7pm, First Aaron Bishop, Harmony Community Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Center senior room. Mabel.* , 7:30pm, First 1-1:45pm, Coffee Street Fitness Center, Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, use side Lanesboro. 507-272-3731.* , door on Newburg.* 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson.*
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10-11am, Assumption Church hall, Canton. 507-2510520 for information.* 11am, senior dining and games, Harmony House. 6pm, Spring Valley area. For info & location, call (507) 226-4595. 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.*
SAT., SEPTEMBER 14 Club.
, 9am, Preston Servicemen’s
SUN., SEPTEMBER 15 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*
MON., SEPTEMBER 16
10-11am, Assumption Church hall, Canton. 507-2510520 for information.* 1-1:45pm, Coffee Street Fitness Center, Lanesboro. 507-272-3731.* , 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Preston.* , 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*
9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson.* 4-7pm, 31497 Hwy 43, Rushford. 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507) 765-2518.*
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SEMAC announces October 1 grant application deadline
The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council announces a call for proposals in three categories: Arts & Cultural Heritage, Presenter/Production Assistance, and Small Towns/Rural Areas. All proposed projects must begin no earlier than December 1, 2019, and be completed within 12 months, culminating in a capstone event that is accessible and open to the public. Online applications will be available throughout September. The LOI stage of the application must be completed by September 24, with an October 1, 2019, submission deadline. SEMAC, a non-profit arts agency, is designated by the State of Minnesota Arts Board as the regional arts council for 11 southeastern Minnesota coun-
ties: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona. For information about the grant application process, eligibility, or grant writing assistance, contact the SEMAC office at 2778 D Commerce Dr NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901 or call (507) 281-4848. Information may also be found on our Web site at www.semac.org. With limited funding available each fiscal year, every SEMAC grant category is competitive and includes an LOI stage used as an initial screening for eligibility. Arts & Cultural Heritage fund grants Proposals for Arts & Cultural Heritage grants ranging from $3,000 to $10,000 are accepted from qualified applicants located in the SEMAC Region. A match of 20% is required in this category. The Arts and Cultural Heri-
tage Fund will support arts focused activities in three key areas: 1) Arts and Arts Access, 2) Arts Education, and 3) Arts and Cultural Heritage. SEMAC encourages applicants to research and develop proposals that incorporate two or more of the key areas with an emphasis on creating lasting partnerships among regional nonprofit arts organizations and other nonprofit groups. In addition to eligible arts organizations, nonprofits that do not have arts as a primary focus, such as schools, senior centers, community education, cultural groups and colleges are invited to apply. Future funding of Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants depends on appropriate use of current funding. SEMAC urges arts organizations, non-arts organizations with an arts component, and government entities to apply. Due to the larger awards available, this is a highly competitive category.
Presenter/Production assistance grants Proposals for Presenter/Production grants offer funding up to $3,000 to qualified applicants located in the SEMAC Region. Matching funds are required. Presenter Assistance grants are intended to help regional arts organizations and educational institutions sponsor appearances by touring artists or companies who have demonstrated high levels of artistic quality. These grants are not for local productions or artist residencies in schools. Production Assistance grants support activities by arts organizations directly involved in the creation, performance, publication, and exhibition of art. The two distinct subcategories within Production Assistance grants are: 1) Arts Production Projects, and 2) Administrative Support Projects.
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Small Towns/ Rural Areas grants The Small Towns/Rural Areas grants offer funding up to $3,000 to qualified applicants located in areas of the SEMAC Region with populations under 7,500. Matching funds are required. SEMAC wishes to support and encourage the creation and development of art and arts organizations in communities with populations under 7,500. This support may be used for assistance in activities which directly involve the creation, performance, publication, or exhibition of art. Applicants may include arts organizations, government entities and public or non-religious private schools, either individually or in cooperation. These grants cannot be used to cover the costs of school residencies. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.
Documentarian seeks to define Houston County through its people and landscape Citizen-artist residency wraps up third year HOUSTON, MN, September 3, 2019 – A place can be defined by its geography, name, or property lines, but what really creates a sense of place? Duluth documen-
tarian Nik Nerbum seeks to discover and document what defines our very own Houston County as the final 2019 citizen-artist, for the interdisciplinary Crystal Creek
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Citizen-Artist Residency (CAIR) program. Nerburn lives and works in Duluth, Minn., on the far western edge of Lake Superior. He is “guided by the belief that sharing stories can create bridges across great differences.” A collaborator by nature, his process using nonfiction media requires an intimate understanding of a place, only achieved through collaboration, conversation, and deep listening with its residents. During his residency, Nerbum looks forward to being a conscious observer. The multi-disciplined documentarian will “Observe the romance of the human and natural geography. Decipher the spirit and history of the landscape. Spend intentional time with Houston County residents, across a wide range of social and private spaces.” “I want to meet farmers, truck drivers, artists, lock and dam operators, fishermen and women, retail workers, quilters, carpenters, computer programmers, thinkers, doers, and makers from all over Houston County. From Reno to Hokah, Eitzen to Black Hammer, down the Root River and back again. As a committed regionalist, senser of place, and deep-listener, I want to spend time with these people and places. The landscape is a library, and I’m a browser,” says Nerburn. Not only will Nerbum be gathering stories and an understanding of the current fabric of the county, the artist will explore the regional history through archives at the Houston County Historical society in Caledonia as well as genealogy and local history through the Giants of the Earth Heritage Center. In the past, Nerbum has organized free family picture days, storefront photo shows, live-narrated neighborhood home-movies,
marathon polaroid portrait giveaways, and rural outdoor experimental cinema screenings, collaborating with neighborhood organizations, public housing residents, churches, corner stores, families, small businesses, after-school programs, libraries, and museums. Nerburn will be in Houston County from September 15-21. He is hosting a Meet & Greet and artist talk, sharing his new photography book, The Grand Terrace Photo League, on Tuesday, September 17, at 6 p.m., at KARST (111 E. Cedar, Houston) You’ll have a chance to meet Nik and share a piece of our local story at various “roadside shoptalks” he’ll host around the county, too. Follow our residency on social media at www.facebook.com/crystalcreekcitizenartist for daily updates about where and when he’ll be hanging out. You can share a cup of coffee, a slice of pie, or a beer, and fill him in on some local knowledge of your own. You may even go home with a free photo book! All events are free and open to the public. To help support the Crystal Creek Citizen-Artist Residency program with a donation, please contact residency coordinator Erin Dorbin at cccartistresidency@gmail.com, or visit www.crystalcreekcitizenartist.com. About Crystal Creek Citizen-Artist Residency
The Crystal Creek Citizen-Artist Residency invites creative professionals from various disciplines to discover Minnesota’s Driftless region and connect with the people and places of Houston County. The selected Citizen-Artists-in-Residence (CAIRS) will respectively spend seven days producing new works inspired by, and in conversation with the region. CAIRS will also share their skills with the community in a series of hands-on workshops. About Houston Arts Resource Council HARC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, established to promote the arts, artists, and artisans of the Houston, Minnesota area.
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Rushford Village appoints new councilor By Kirsten Zoellner Rushford Village Council has appointed resident Roger Knutson to the council seat left vacant by the resignation of Councilor Rich Smith earlier this summer. Smith resigned his position due to a move. Letters from three interested applicants were opened and read at the Tuesday, September 3 council meeting. The applicants included two former councilors, Todd Baker and Hamilton Peterson, who also sits on the city’s Planning and Zoning Board. The third applicant was Roger Knutson, who is currently employed as the Public Works Director for the City of Rushford. Discussion of the applicants was brief as a general consensus was quickly achieved. Knutson maintains several state licenses that could prove useful to the city, as well as his professional insight into many of the issues the village is dealing with. “He would be a big asset to the city,” noted Councilor Mike Ebner. “The fact that he’s willing to step forward and being here tonight shows he’s very interested.” Knutson was the only applicant to attend the council meeting. After unanimous approval of his appointment, Knutson was sworn in by acting Clerk Judy Graham. Also in attendance was City Engineer Derek Olinger, of Bolton & Menk, who presented updated information on the South Rushford Flood Analysis. While the majority of figures presented remained the same, the update keyed in on specific costs, mapping, and details of improvement plans. “The primary purpose is to increase capacity on the Highway 43 crossings. It’s creating the biggest drainage issues,” noted Olinger. There has been discussion of potential funding assistance from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for culvert replacement, as the road is on the docket for 2023 repairs. However, the grading of the drainage area north of the Sherwood Street/ Highway 43 intersection is the critical portion. “Everything else, it doesn’t make sense until the Highway 43 crossing is in,” added Olinger. The goal of grading is to create a good outlet for water draining through the mainly west portion of South Rushford. “The ditches don’t have a good outlet and it’s filled in with sediment. We’d be excavating a new ditch to create better elevations,” clarified Olinger. The estimated total
cost, including engineering, contingencies, and legal work, is $42,165 and the culvert replacement portion is $22,141. It was stressed that high end unit pricing was utilized for project estimates and that it’s likely the city may find the work to be done for less. “Quotes could be all over the board with the size of the project and it might come down to who is available.” The grading would affect land currently owned by the Kopperud family. A temporary construction easement or permanent drainage easement would need to be secured prior to work. There are utilities, including lighting and telephone/cable lines, in the proposed work area, but typically, there would be no cost to the city to relocate these utilities as they are in a public right-of-way maintained by MnDOT. Still, a utility meeting would be held prior to work. Once work on the north side of the crossing is complete, the city would likely turn its focus to grading and ditch work on the west side of Sherwood Street. Proposed plans call for the deepening and grading of the ditches to the point where the ditch bottom would be at or very near the property/right-of-way line. Again, at a minimum, a temporary construction easement would be needed. Olinger recommended securing permanent drainage easements however. “It allows you to enter the property at any time. It’s absolutely the right way to do it. Even without addressing culvert issue, this would see a substantial drainage improvement,” said Olinger. The cost of this work is estimated at $82,000. The second portion of the potential project is addressing the Meadow Avenue outfall at Highway 16. Similarly, ditch grading is needed to divert water through an existing culvert. That culvert unfortunately sits a foot and a half too high, severely limiting drainage. Replacement of the culvert is recommended using a jack and auger method. The grading and culvert are estimated at $82,114 and $99,708 respectively. Olinger has discussed the project and funding of it with the city’s financial consultant, Mike Bubany, of David Drown Associates. Bubany is recommending is a MN Rural Water microloan. “With smaller loans, the key is to control the issuance costs. The interest rate is a little higher; but the issuance is so much less, so the total paid at the end of the
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day is significantly less,” added Olinger. It was recommended that the city put an additional $15,000-16,000 in the next levy to budget for project loan payments. Funding may also require some utility funds be tapped. Tax abatement bonds are also an option, according to Bubany via Olinger. Another option is to go forward with project, but make no payment until 2021. All funding would be based on a ten-year term. “We talked about splitting it up into more than one year. It might be nice instead of pushing it all through at one time,” noted Mayor Gordon Johnson. The council will continue to discuss the options and will consider it further as talks turn to the 2020 budget cycle. In other road-related items, Bolton & Menk is currently reviewing bridge inspection reports from Fillmore County and working with Generation X Construction on repairs to Benson Lane. The council preliminarily granted approval for Benson Lane work, contingent on the final cost being less than the $25,000 competitive bid threshold. A plan sheet and quote form has been provided to Generation X. Bolton & Menk will work closely on the project to verify repairs meet all standards. The crossing suffered undermining of concrete sides following excessive rainfall and flooding earlier this spring and summer. The council also approved the bid opening and selection of Harter’s Quick Clean Up Service for trash collection. Five scenarios were presented in the bid and in the end, the council opted to approve the fourth, which will provide for weekly garbage pickup, every other week recycling pickup, and 95-gallon recycling totes to be provided by Harter’s. The contract is for three years with a three year extension. The extension includes cost of living increases every year after the initial three. Continued from last month’s discussion, while there has been no official permit put forth by MiEnergy for a potential solar array land lease from the Village, the council has alerted Featherstone Farms that their bare land lease of the area will not automatically renew this fall. The Planning and Zoning Board will await permit application and will bring forth a recommendation to the city council for use of the land if needed. A meeting between the Village and municipalities/townships interested in a mutual aid agreement for public works assistance has been scheduled for October 1, at 5:30 p.m., at the village hall. The council meeting was adjourned with a continuance until Tuesday, September 10, for the purpose of budget proposal discussion. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Tuesday, September 17, at 7 p.m., at the village hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Flex program started last year where students have a 30 minute period in their day to choose an activity for the day. This also would include tutoring options. Elementary Principal Shane McBroom discussed the workshop activities at the elementary school. Teachers were given refresher courses in CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) and coaches from EdVision worked with staff to give them ideas and examples of Personalized Learning implementation. He also brought to the board a different schedule for grades five and six for their rotation classes. This would see these classes having more physical education and music classes for the first semester within the rotation that also includes art and technology. Superintendent Harris stated the district agreed to an offer from HBC to buy the fiber connection between the high school and elementary school for $55,000. The district will lease back what it needs for a nominal fee. This agreement will preserve connectivity needs for the district far into the future while eliminating maintenance liabilities. Since this was a sale of capital equipment, the proceeds need to be directed to the operating capital fund and used for capital expenditures. In other words, these funds should not be used to address shortfalls in the general fund or future budget reductions. At the August 21 special meeting, the board reviewed the reduction of the budget for this year and that the board needs to certify the preliminary levy by September 30. He discussed the chain of command that the board had
decided to review at its retreat. He showed a slide of how this would work and how board members could deal with queries from the public. The following junior varsity coaches were approved as consent items: Ryan Eppen, Matt Davidson, Damien Nickelsen, Josh Berhow for boys basketball; Kyle Tollefson, Matt McMahon, Scott Schmaltz for girls basketball; and Zach Curry, Matt Mauseth for wrestling. New hires approved were Rianna Cooper, elementary paraprofessional; Dominic Pape, elementary paraprofessional; Colleen Bradt, preschool assistant; Kim Muller, ECFE assistant and Lyle Dietz, high school paraprofessional. The resignation of Patti Obey, activities assistant and facilities coordinator, was accepted. The special meeting minutes for July 9 and the job posting for seventh grade girls basketball coach were also approved. In other business, the board approved the annual reading of district policies and the second reading of district policies. Under action items the board approved the Resolution Relating to Appointing Election Judges for the November 5 School District Special Election and the Resolution Establishing Combined Polling Places for Multiple Precincts. The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be on October 2 in the high school forum room at 7 p.m. Annual Fountain Lutheran Congregational
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2019 Buffalo Bills Days a success By Hannah Wingert At the September 3 Lanesboro City Council meeting, Darla Taylor from the Buffalo Bill Days Committee reported that the weekend event went well. “We had another fabulous year at Buffalo Bill Days,” she said. “We dialed into some perfect weather. The beer and brat tent was very successful.” The profit from the tent came to approximately $14,000, which was distributed among the eight groups that helped run the tent. Some of the money was also donated to the American Legion for their tuckpointing project and to the Sons of Norway. A portion was saved for the Lanesboro softball field project. A resignation from Historical Preservation Commission member Mark Edwards was accepted by the council, effective immediately. “We are in dire need of new members for the HPC,” Mayor Jason Resseman stated. “We’re down to three.” He noted that the Commission only meets quarterly so it’s not a big time commitment and encouraged the council to let people know about the opportunity. Without the HPC, the city would not be eligible for certain grants and state funding. The council had previously
made plans to repair the sidewalks in town, but City Works Director David Haugen asked them to consider whether investing in the ones that don’t go to the end of the block would be worth it. He asked if it would be an option to pull them out and seed over them with the homeowners’ consent. Mayor Jason Resseman asked if there are sidewalks on the other side of the street in those locations to give pedestrians a safe place to walk. “It might be something worth taking a look at before just pulling them out,” City Attorney Thomas Manion pointed out. Mayor Resseman asked Haugen to get the addresses of the homes that have partial sidewalks going by them so that City Administrator Michele Peterson can send out letters asking for their opinions on the matter. The council will revisit the sidewalk issue in two months. The council discussed the snow policy that was implemented last year, which required residents to park off the street during a snow emergency. “I’m not being critical, but one observation I did have was that when we had everyone vacate the streets to plow, they all parked in alleys and yards, clogging those up,” Mayor Resseman noted. Hau-
gen acknowledged that during the big snow storm, that was an issue. “That was a perfect storm for everything to go wrong,” he said, adding that while usually one city worker cleared out the alleys while the others cleared the streets, he was the only one able to make it into town to plow snow. Haugen also asked about the council’s plan to save money on overtime by having just one person plow the main streets and hills when the total snowfall is less than one inch. While he understood the reason behind the plan, he had some apprehension. “In my opinion, if we’re going to have an inch or less, if we’re going to have one person plow everything, it really gets to be a lot,” he said. Council member Bridget Harvey suggested that they give it a try this winter to see how it goes. “If there’s any kind of issues with it, we can come back and discuss it,” she said. The rest of the council agreed. Haugen informed the council that the city snow plow needs a lot of work done to get it up and running properly. “I started ordering parts and getting it back together,” he said. “The rust is eating us alive. It’s going to start nickel and diming us.” He suggested that the council start considering the
purchase of a new snow plow in the near future. Mayor Resseman agreed. “We’re kind of getting to the point where we’re not going to be able to push this off anymore,” he said. He asked Haugen to gather quotes for new and used options. Preston Police Chief Blaise Sass introduced the department’s new deputy, Gideon Prodoehl to the council. Prodoehl was sworn in earlier that evening. The 2020 budget was reviewed by the council and a resolution passed certifying it. Council member Chase Bakke will take Autumn Johnson’s place as the Park Board liaison in her absence from the council. The park department has set aside funds to be used for bath-
house renovations and asked that the council approve the project, which they did. The council discussed the visibility issue for motorists turning from Coffee Street onto Parkway. Harvey asked if it would be possible to turn the corner spot in front of Pedal Pushers into a handicapped spot so it would be open more often, increasing the visibility. Haugen pointed out that there wasn’t adequate space there for unloading. The matter was tabled until the April 2020 council meeting. The sidewalk improvement assessments were approved with the addition of one more property. The next Lanesboro City Council meeting will be held on October 7 at 6 p.m.
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Social Sprucing up the summer garden Summer has flown by! Where did the time go? It seems like just yesterday the lilacs were blooming. Before you know it, the leaves will be putting on a blazing show for us as they change color for the autumn. How did your garden do? Do you still have blossoms on your plants? Experience has taught me that deadheading and cutting back perennials and annuals can often greatly increase the length of time that a plant will bloom. Dead heading is simply removing the spent flowers from a plant. The plant will stop putting energy into developing seeds, and instead, put out more flowers. Petunias, marigolds, Zinnia, Cosmos, coneflower, Coreopsis, Rudbeckia, shasta daisies and Gaillardia are great examples of plants that will continually bloom if deadheaded on a regular basis.
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Cutting back plants is a great way to freshen them up. Depending on the plant, half or two-thirds of the spent flowers and foliage can be cut off when the plant is done blooming and starting to look a little shaggy. This will encourage new growth and often times more flowers. Catmint, bee balm, salvia, Veronica, Scabiosa, balloon flower and perennial Geranium will benefit from being cut back, and will reward you with a more tidy and clean looking plant. Some plants will not necessarily rebloom, but removing spent blossoms can be beneficial. Not only will peonies will look more tidy if dead headed, but the plant will have less of a chance of developing disease issues. Daylilies, hosta and Iris have stems that turn brown and are somewhat unsightly. When working in clients’ gardens, we always
remove these flower stalks for a clean, fresh look. With all of the long gardening days, lunch needs to be light and still fuel us! These protein-packed wraps are made in large batches and tossed in the lunch box as we leave in the morning. In summer, we use tomatoes, peppers and corn from our garden. The ingredients can be easily swapped out to fit most dietary needs. The Plant Lady is a regional horticulturalist with the goal is of making Bluff Country more beautiful one garden at a time. Follow her on Facebook at PlantLadyMn for helpful tips and tricks, or via email at ThePlantLadyMN@ gmail.com.
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3 cups cooked brown rice 4 (15-oz) cans black beans 2 (15-oz) cans pinto beans 1 (10-oz) can whole kernel corn 1 (10-oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies 1 pound shredded pepper jack cheese 16 large soft tortillas Salsa and sour cream for serving
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Dols ~ Schaaf Deb Knoepke of Preston and Sean Dols of Fountain proudly announce the engagement of their daughter Leah Dols to Corey Schaaf, son of the late Stacie Schaaf and Dennis Kuhlow of St. Paul Park, Minn., and Curtis and Sima Seaver of Bloomington, Minn. Leah is currently attending medical school at Midwestern University in Chicago, with the goal of becoming a pediatrition. Corey works as an account manager with Titan Security in downtown Chicago. The couple will be married on October 5, 2019, on the bride’s family farm.
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Combine all ingredients except tortillas, salsa and sour cream in a large bowl. Stir and then divide mixture evenly among the tortillas. Fold the sides in and roll the tortillas up. Wrap each tortilla in foil. Store in the fridge for up to a week or freezer for 3 months. The night before serving, put in fridge to defrost. Wraps can be microwaved, sautéed in a little oil, or eaten cold out of a lunch box. Serve with salsa and sour cream, if desired. Another way to serve them is to place several wraps in a baking dish, generously top with enchilada sauce and bake for 350 for 30 minutes for a delicious Mexican dinner.
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The Preston/Fountain Class of 1957 recently held their 62nd Class Reunion at the Branding Iron in Preston. A very special guest was former teacher Eleanor Palmer. Those attending the reunion were, seated in front, left to right, Carol Gartner Painter, Joyce Prinsen Nagel, Eleanor Palmer, Lorraine Stapelkamp Daly, and Kay Rindels Boice. Standing in back, left to right, are John Palmer, Janis Meyer Schuster, Dianne Gluen Van Gorp, Bob Prinsen, Dianne Foss Hartzell, David Sikkink, Janis Kramer Weaver, Wayne Dreier, Dana Lahmers Gartner, Philip Gartner, Maynard Jones and Jim O’Connor. Photo submitted
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HAPPY 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY! Robert and Bettie Gulbranson were united in marriage on September 20, 1969, at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, MN, with Pastor Walter Wahl officiating. They have four sons: Dan (Darla) and daughter Ashley; Scott (Lyn), son Zack and daughter Kaitlyn; Matt (Jess), twin sons Alex and Tyler and daughter Rachel; and Clint (Dr. Angela). A trip has been planned in celebration.
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Lanesboro’s Clay Schwichtenberg (#54) gets low on M-C ball-carrier Ethan Underbakke, as J.T. Rein (#1) looks to lend a hand. The Burros opened the season with a 25-6 win over their rival, the Cougars. Photo by Paul Trende By Paul Trende The last time M-C and Lanesboro played in football, it was to end last season. Gavin Johnson scored with 17 seconds left to propel the THE TRENDE Cougars REPORT to a 26-20 win. The last time Lanesboro had a freshman running back of note (prior to last Paul Trende year), his name was Niko Anderson. To begin this season, the Burros relied upon another RB who played as a freshman. Behind now sophomore J.T. Rein’s exploits, energetic Lanesboro opened the season victorious. James Semmen’s group posted four TDs. Rein had three of them. In the first, he bobbled a punt, assumed control, and then returned it 57 yards for the game’s initial score. M-C subsequently staved off a Lanesboro scoring threat; Ethan Underbakke intercepted a Seth Semmen pass in the red zone. The Cougars then went 78 yards in 11 plays, Underbakke scoring on a 25-yard TD pass from Jack Arneson to make it 7-6 Lanesboro. Rein then posted TD runs (two yards, 14 yards) in the second and third quarters, giving the visiting Burros a 19-6 lead. After an M-C turnover, to begin the fourth, QB Semmen found Ben Snyder for a nice falling 21-yard TD in the back corner of the end zone. M-C found the red zone later in the quarter, but a fumble pretty much ended the game. In a solid defensive battle between two teams that played just three seniors, Lanesboro prevailed 25-6. Rein (18-50, 2 TDs rushing; 3-17 receiving; 57-yard PR
TD) led the Burros, assisted by Semmen (5-13, 46 yards, TD, INT passing), Jake Gathje (1147 rushing), and Snyder (2-29, TD receiving). M-C was led by the Arneson (8-13, 98 yards, TD, INT passing) to Underbakke (5-77, TD receiving) connection. Johnson (18-72 rushing) led the ground attack. The Burro “D” held M-C to under 100 yards rushing. The Cougars out-gained Lanesboro 204 to 143. The Burros three scoring drives were all on short fields (started in M-C territory). Lanesboro won the turnoverbattle 4 to 1, notched a blocked punt, and authored three sacks (in sequence). Cale Anderson got credited with forcing a fumble and recovering two. Lanesboro (1-0, 1-0) now leads M-C (0-1, 0-1) in their 9-man series 11 to 9.
Gophers Down Old Foe
There was a time Chatfield and PEM played each other routinely in football. The last time it happened was 2012, as the Gophers won a “stepping stone” game over the Bulldogs 28-21. That year ended in a section runner-up for Jeff Johnson’s crew. A year later, they were state champs. Since, redistricting and such happened, leaving the old TRC foes playing elsewhere. To begin 2019, PEM hosted the Gophers. It was an emotional night for the home Bulldogs. They honored the death of classmate Aidan Miller. With the game’s first play, the Bulldogs lined up ten guys (Miller’s right guard spot vacant) and took a delay of game penalty (which Chatfield declined). With the second play, Kaden Lamb hit Leo Silha on a 68-yard TD pass. With twopoint run, PEM led 8-0. But the Bulldogs then wouldn’t score again until the games second to last play. In between, Chatfield
controlled the trenches (particularly defensively) and utilized a balanced offense. Gopher freshman Sam Backer scored on a 6-yard TD run early in the second to make it 8-6 PEM. A series later spawned an interesting sequence. Chatfield’s punt snap went way over Max Aug’s head. He calmly fielded the punt and booted an excellent kick. PEM was also flagged for roughing the kicker, giving the Gophers a first down. On the next play, Reid Johnson hit Aug on a 35-yard TD pass, making it 12-8 Gophers. In the third quarter, Chatfield made it a two possession game. A S-Backer 41-yard run set up a Johnson to S-Backer 15-yard TD pass. The Gophers led 18-8 heading to the fourth. PEM was turned away in the red zone mid-quarter. With 0:15 left in the game, Bulldog Blake Herber returned a punt 42-yards to pay-dirt. The twoconversion succeeded making it 18-16 Chatfield. PEM’s subsequent onside kick went outof-bounds, leaving the Gophers winners 18-16. Johnson (1015, 136 yards, 2 TDs passing), S-Backer (13-109, TD rushing; TD reception), Aug (TD-reception), Ben Roline (11-58 rushing), and Chance Backer (4-51 receiving) did offensive work for Jeff Johnson’s group. The Chatfield defense held to PEM to less than 50 yards rushing and yielded a trio of turnovers (S-Backer INT, Corey Ericson INT, Jonathan Frank FR). The Gophers are 0-0, 1-0.
Cougar Volleyball Redeems Its Way to 10-0
It’s not a shock they are 10-0. But a season ago, they weren’t. A 9-0 week helped #6 in Class A Mabel-Canton volleyball to a decade’s worth of unabated wins to start the season. The Cougars had no problem in two SEC league wins over Schaeffer Acad-
emy (25-8, 25-15, 25-13) and Grand Meadow (25-8, 25-7, 25-8). Kenidi McCabe (25 assists, 11 digs, 3 aces), Sarina Stortz (11 kills), Payton Danielson (9 kills, 15-15 serving, 2 aces, 10 digs), and Emily Carolan (5 kills) did the big work versus the Lions. McCabe (34 assists, 10 digs, 5 aces), Danielson (9 kills, 12 digs), Stortz (8 kills), Jordyn Newgard (7 kills, 9 digs, 3 aces), Carolan (7 kills), Molly Lee (27-28 serving, 4 aces), and Lauren Wyffels (10 digs) made it a true team effort versus the Larks. GM is probably a favorite in the SEC-West, so holding them under ten in each set was a feat. M-C then hosted its annual Labor Day Weekend Tournament. A year ago, Spring Grove shocked the Cougars to claim the tourney title. The 2019 event saw Lonnie Morken’s bunch get redemption with ease. The Cougars handled everyone handily. They beat Lanesboro (25-11, 25-13), R-P (25-10, 25-10), Kingsland (25-12, 25-5), Houston (2510, 25-10), GM (25-12, 25-18), and SG (25-12, 25-12) in pool play, then SG (25-13, 25-8) again in the championship match. An opponent has yet to reach 20 on M-C this season (23 sets). McCabe (30 kills, 102 assists, 57 digs, 14 aces), Danielson (34 kills, 63 digs, 22 aces), and Stortz (46 kills, 13 blks) did the biggest work, supported by Wyffels (30 digs, 22 assists), Newgard (9 kills, 9 aces, 37 digs), Carolan (18 kills, 24 assists), Molly Lee (17 kills, 32 digs), Kaylor Soiney (23 digs), and Avery Davis (14 kills). Stortz is hitting .470 for the year (77 kills on 149 attempts with seven errors). Danielson had at least one ace in every tourney match, two in six of the seven contests. M-C improved to 3-0 in the SEC, 10-0 overall.
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Lanesboro volleyball nearly matched last year’s win total (six) before September has even started. Junior Sydney Taylor had 57 kills and 75 digs across two league games and seven tournament games to lead the way. The Burros are 2-1, 5-5. R-P’s Alyvia Eide amassed 92 digs over 17 sets-played on the week. Chatfield’s Aletta Strande (10th) and Treyton Lanning (12th) finished highly at the super-large Stewartville cross country Invite. The Gopher girls took fifth (of 16 complete teams).
Football (8/30)
Southland 9, Houston 8 (H: Mikkel Schutte 17-58 rushing, two defensive INTs; Ben Walters 10-24, TD rushing; Wyatt Walters 8-48 rushing. A Rebel early 4th quarter 24-yard FG was the game-winner. TOs: H 1, S 4. ‘Canes: 0-1, 0-1) Kingsland 22, GM 47 (K: James Howard 81-yard KOR TD, rushing TD; Devin Carr rushing TD. Knights: 0-1, 0-1) USC 41, Fillmore Central 7 (FC: Cory Brown 2-43, TD receiving; Zach Haugerud 9-21, 103 yards, TD, 2 INTs passing; Carson Kiehne 3-43 receiving. USC: Zach Niebuhr 25-157, 3 TDs rushing. Rushing yards: FC 18, USC 276. FC: 0-0, 0-1) BP 46, R-P 0 (R-P: Brady Gile 12-71 rushing. BP: Blossom QBs Kaden Thomas and Drew Kittleson combined to go 21 of 27 for 318 yards and 5 TDs; Gabe Hagen 8-83, 3 TDs receiving. Total yards: R-P 146, BP 487. Trojans: 0-0, 0-1)
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Chatfield’s Sam Backer had the very rare start to a varsity football career. As just a freshman, he ran for 100 yards, scored two TDs, and authored an interception in helping the Gophers to an 18-16 win over Class AAA PEM. Photo by Paul Trende, Fillmore County Journal
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kills, 11 assists; Maddie Krage 9 kills; Lauren Mensink 6 kills, 12 assists, 9 digs; K.J. Corson 16 digs; Ashlyn Simon 12 digs. Falcons: 0-0, 1-1) Pine Island 0, Chatfield 3 > 25-23, 27-25, 25-18 (C: Peyton Berg 5 kills; Zayda Priebe 5 kills; Abby Nosbisch 10 digs; Teagan Allen 3 kills, 10 assists; Devann Clemens 9 assists, 4 aces) Lanesboro 3, L/P 0 > 26-24, 30-28, 25-11 (L: S. Taylor 11 kills, 15 digs; Jessie Schreiber 8 kills, 5 blks, 3 aces; Kaci Ruen 6 kills, 9 digs; Ella Cambern 16 assists, 24-25 serving, 7 aces) Kingsland 0, GM 3 > 16-25, 15-25, 11-25 (K: Ellie Buchholtz 6 kills, 5 assists; Shelby Beck 4 kills, 3 blks; Audrey Webster 7 digs) Houston 3, G-E 0 > 25-14, 25-14, 25-10 (H: Jenny Albrecht 13 kills; Emma Geiwitz 10 kills; Casey Porter 22 assists; Becca Rostad 8 digs) W-K 3, R-P 0 > 15-25, 17-26, 24-26 (R-P: Kaleah Davis 8 kills; Alyvia Eide 17 digs; Lakyn Rasmussen 10 digs; Isabelle Kahoun 16 assists) L-A 3, Chatfield 0 > 19-25, 23-25, 21-25 (C: Z. Priebe 7 kills; D. Clemens 14 assists; T.
Allen 12 assists; Abi Hinckley 8 digs; Paige Erickson 6 kills, 4 aces; P. Berg 6 kills, 6 digs, 3 aces. Gophers: 0-0, 1-1) G-E 0, Lanesboro 3 > 25-9, 25-14, 25-17 (L: S. Taylor 12 kills; K. Ruen 9 kills; E. Cambern 23 assists; J. Schreiber 4 kills, 8 assists; Sophia Simes 5 kills; Payton Benson 9 digs; Addie Harvey 6-6 serving, 5 aces, 7 digs) L/P 2, Kingsland 3 > 25-9, 25-19, 15-25, 14-25, 15-11 (K: S. Beck 9 kills, 5 blks; Caitlin Miner 6 kills; E. Buchholtz 18 assists, 4 blks; A. Webster 15 digs, 3 aces; Hannah Peshel 10 digs, 4 aces) Randolph 3, Houston 1 > 25-21, 4-25, 12-25, 23-25 (H: J. Albrecht 10 kills; Tessa Peterson 5 kills) M-C Labor Day Tourney (M-C went 6-0 in pool play, then beat SG for tourney title (See above). R-P went 3-3 in pool play, beating Kingsland (25-16, 22-25), Lanesboro (25-17, 20-25), and Houston (25-15, 25-9), losing to M-C (10-25, 10-25), GM (21-25, 13-25), and SG (22-25, 21-25). GM beat R-P for third (12-25, 19-25). Trojan tourney leaders: Alyvia Eide (75 digs), Kaleah Davis (28 kills), Kaylee Ruberg (18 kills, 12 aces), Lakyn Rasmussen (40 digs, 10 aces), Isa-
belle Kahoun (55 assists). R-P is 0-1, 3-4. Lanesboro went 2-4 in pool play, beating Kingsland (25-16, 22-25) and Houston (25-20, 22-25), losing to M-C (11-25, 13-25), R-P, SG (26-28, 14-25), and GM (18-25, 17-25). The Burros then beat Houston (25-19, 25-15) for fifth. Burros tourney leaders: S. Taylor (54 kills, 55 digs), K. Ruen (28 kills, 32 digs), E. Cambern (81 assists, 44 digs), M. Tessum (44 digs), J. Schreiber (15 kills, 10 aces, 5 ½ blks), P. Benson (25 digs, 9 aces). Houston went 1-5 in pool play, beating Kingsland (24-26, 25-19), losing to SG (15-25, 15-25), GM (13-25, 18-25), M-C (10-25, 10-25), R-P, Lanesboro, then Lanesboro again to take sixth place. Hurricanes are 2-1, 3-7. Kingsland went 0-6 in pool play, losing to SG (14-25, 24-26), GM (2125, 13-25), M-C (12-25, 5-25), R-P, Lanesboro, and Houston. Knight tourney leaders; S. Beck (27 kills, 5 blks, 5 aces), E. Buchholtz (34 assists, 28 digs), A. Webster (44 digs). Kingsland is 2-1, 2-7)
plete). Jordan’s Symon Keiser (17.36.2) won the boys race over La Crescent’s Jake Boudreau (17:59.7). Chatfield’s T. Lanning (18:57.1) took 12th. LFC’s Carson Ruen (19:15.4) took 18th. Chatfield’s Brady Woltz took 29th (of 228 runners). Jordan (70) beat Stewie (74) for the girls’ team title. Chatfield (123) took fifth, LFC 8th, and Kingsland incomplete. Stewartville’s Kailee Malone
(20:40.3) beat Jordan’s Basia Babcock (21:05.4) individually. Chatfield’s A. Strande (22:04.7) and Tessa McMahon (22:39.9) took 10th and 18th respectively. Fellow Gophers Abbi Gillespie (27th), Bea Martin (33rd), and Belle Carr (38th) also finished top 40. Seven Gophers finished top 51. LFC’s Brielle Ruen (31st) and Addie Miner (36th) finished top 40 (of 150). Race was ran at Bear Cave Park)
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Falcon News Elementary Back to School Conferences were held on September 3rd and 4th. We are ready for a great 2019-20 school year!
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CAME BACK TO SOME NEWLY UPDATED AND REMODELED SPACES.
ADULT ENRICHMENT
AARP 55 Alive Fall Sessions AARP Beginner Course is Monday & Tuesday, October 28th & 29th from 5-9 p.m. AARP Refresher Course is Monday, October 14th from 5-9 p.m. Classes are held at Fillmore Central Elementary. Register and make payments ahead of time by calling 507-765-3809 Facility fee $5/person written to ISD#2198 Class Fee $15 (AARP Member) or $20 (non-member)
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2019-2020 HOMECOMING COURT Front L to R: Emma Breitsprecher, Molly McKernan, Makenna Gatzke, Kandace Sikkink, Ellie Liew. Back L to R: Hadie Williams, Brogan Hahn, Mason Berg, Michael Barrett, Joe Tarrence. Homecoming week is Sept. 16-20. Coronation will be Monday, the 16th, at 7 P.M. in the stage gym. Pep fest and parade festivities will take place Friday the 20th. That night, the band and flags field show will warm up the crowd during the varsity football game vs. the Lewiston-Altura Cardinals.
EXHIBITED LIVESTOCK IN THE FFA SHOW AT THE MINNESOTA STATE FAIR.
Pictured L-R: Garrett Aggen (swine), Madison Simon (swine), Kandace Sikkink (beef), Kassidy Broadwater (beef), Kelsey Biel (dairy), Krissie Biel (dairy). Not Pictured: Hunter Aggen (beef)
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
PUBLIC NOTICES
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SUMMARY OF MINUTES AUGUST 27, 2019 COUNTY BOARD MEETING The Fillmore County Board met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The Board approved the following consent agenda items: 1. August 13, 2019 County Board minutes 2. Renewal of Liquor, Wine, Club or 3.2% license for Serenity Hills, LLC for the period of September 29, 2019, through September 29, 2020, as approved by Sheriff DeGeorge and County Attorney Corson 3. Renewal of Tobacco License for the period of October 1, 2019, through September 30, 2020, as approved by Auditor/Treasurer for the following businesses: Casey’s Retail Store, Family Dollar, American Legion Post #526, Gureck Inc. dba Cenex Gas Station, Kwik Trip, Preston Motor Mart, Shooters of Wykoff, and Goodies & Gas. The Board approved the Commissioners’ warrants. The Board reviewed the Auditor’s warrants. Commissioners’ Warrants Fund Name Amount 1 County Revenue Fund $17987.06 13 County Road & Bridge $28438.93 14 Sanitation Fund $1804.26 23 Airport Fund $5975.64 Subtotal $54205.89 Finance Department Warrants 1 County Revenue Fund $643.18 13 County Road & Bridge $1476.50 14 Sanitation Fund $143.62 23 County Airport Fund $136.50 Subtotal $2399.70 Totals $56605.59 Zoning: • Board unanimously approved an access permit for field drive for Johnson’s Rolling Acres, section 17 of Norway Township as recommended by the Highway Engineer and Zoning Administrator. • Board unanimously approved an access permit for field drive for Arlo Warnke, section 31 of Harmony Township as recommended by the Highway Engineer and Zoning Administrator. • Board unanimously approved an access permit for driveway expansion for Debra & Judith Kramer, section 1 of Carimona Township as recommended by the Highway Engineer and Zoning Administrator. • Board unanimously approved an access permit for field drive expansion for Debra & Judith Kramer, section 1 of Carimona Township as recommended by the Highway Engineer and Zoning Administrator. Public Health: • Unanimously adopted: RESOLUTION 2019-034: Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) grants Human Resources Officer: • Board unanimously approved the resignation of Kurt Njos, Social Worker, effective August 23, 2019 • Board unanimously approved the transfer for Nicole Lanz, Public Health Social Worker to Social Worker in Social Services • Board unanimously approved the request to advertise for replacement Social Worker/RN in Public Health • Board unanimously approved Samantha Keasling’s resignation from Deputy Sheriff Coordinator: • Approved the request to transfer Scott Sweeney, current Dispatcher to full-time Deputy Sheriff position, Commissioners voting “aye”: Prestby, Dahl, Hindt and Bakke. Commissioners’ voting “nay”: Lentz. The motion prevailed. • Board unanimously approved the request to hire Cristal Smith, current intermittent Dispatcher as full-time Dispatcher effective September 9, 2019 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Bobbie Vickerman, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 9
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MEETING NOTICE AMHERST TOWNSHIP The regular meeting of Amherst Township has been moved to September 16, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. Kelly Eide Amherst Township Clerk Publish 9,16
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-19-542 In Re: Estate of Mavis N. Johnson, Mavis Johnson, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Roxanne Johnson and Pamela Schieber, whose addresses are 32065 County 22, Harmony, MN 55939 and 16066 Prairie Ridge Rd, Caledonia, MN 55921, to serve as the co-personal representatives of the decedent’s estate. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: September 4, 2019 Becky Brandt Court Administrator Nethercut Schieber, PA Greg Schieber MN# 395855 32 Main Ave N, Harmony, MN 55939 Telephone: (507) 886-6131 Facsimile: (866) 576-3826 e-mail: greg@ranlaw.net Publish 9,16
MEETING NOTICE BRISTOL TOWNSHIP The regular meeting of Bristol Township has been moved from September 9 to September 16, 2019, at 6:30 p.m., at the Bristol Township Hall. Eunice Biel Bristol Township Clerk Publish 2,9 NOTICE The Fillmore County Planning Commission will conduct a meeting on the evening of September 19, 2019 in Room 601L in the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street Preston, MN starting at 7:00 p.m. There will be a public hearing on a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Section 604.05, Performance Standards in the Ag District, pertaining to the construction of new dwellings on land with a Crop Equivalency Rating greater than 65. There may be a discussion of other Zoning items. Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 9
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PUBLIC NOTICES SUMNER TOWNSHIP COUNTY OF FILLMORE STATE OF MINNESOTA ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE IMPOSING FEES FOR ZONING APPLICATIONS The Board of Supervisors for the Town of Sumner, Fillmore County, Minnesota, now hereby ordains that on the 26th day of August 2019, the Sumner Township Board of Supervisors adopted the above Ordinance. Due to the lengthy content, a brief summary follows: This ordinance requires applicants applying for amendments, variances, interim use permits, conditional use permits , and other zoning requests to pay an application fee and to reimburse the Township for all costs incurred by the Township in processing such requests. In addition, the applicant must deposit an escrow with the Township in the amount of $2,000 that the Township will use to reimburse itself for costs incurred by the Township in processing such requests. In the event the applicant does not fully reimburse the Township, the Township is authorized to certify such costs for collection with the property taxes on the property to which the application applied. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force immediately following its adoption and upon publication of this summary. A copy of the Ordinance can be viewed by contacting Kevin McGill, Township Zoning Administrator, 28809 County Rd. 1, Spring Valley, Mn 55975. An additional copy of the Ordinance will also be on file at the Stewartville Public Library and the Fillmore County Law Library. Marianne Hockema Clerk, Sumner Township Publish 9 Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: RUSTIQUE COLLECTIONS 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 539 HILLSIDE DR. SE CHATFIELD, MN 55923-5922 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. TODD JOHNSON 539 HILLSIDE DR. SE CHATFIELD, MN 55923-5922 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: August 23, 2019 /s/ Todd Johnson Publish 9,16
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30acres +/- between Lanesboro-Preston. Walk-out Ranch with nice views. Heated shop with water, compressor overhead door, office, horse barn with 12 New Construction- finished top to bottom! Walk out ranch with open vaulted living space, white kitchen cabinets, granite counter box stalls, indoor arena, outdoor arena, loafing shed, tops, center island & stainless steel appliances. Master bedroom, fenced pastures. Approx. 5 acres tillable. $425,000 full bath, & laundry on main. LL family room, full bathroom, and two bedrooms. Att 2 car garage. $225,000
715 3rd Ave SE, Harmony
1908 Victorian Anna V’s Bed & Breakfast offers comfortable elegance, tucked into a quiet residential neighborhood four blocks from downtown, Anna V’s is within walking distance of the Root River, the bike trail, & more. This impressive Victorian offers 4 beautiful suites, owners’ unit, 2 car garage, and carriage barn. Perfect for your new beginnings as innkeepers or private home. #1 TripAdvisor Rating
New Construction! Featuring 2 main floor bedrooms including master with en suite and walk-in closet, quarter sawn oak kitchen cabinets, rustic hickory floors, carpeted bedrooms, tiled bathrooms, electric fireplace. Basement is insulated & wired, walk-out. 3 car garage. The kitchen cabinets are quarter sawn oak and the floors are rustic hickory. $315,000
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Please welcome Tiffany Mundfrom to my team. Tiffany and I will be working together to help you with all your real estate needs. Tiffany has expertise with new construction, helping design and stage new homes with Mundfrom Builders. Give us a call today to discuss your marketing options with experience you can rely on!! tiffanymundfrom@gmail.com Cell: 507-251-2198
616 LyndaLe ave., Spring vaLLey
$99,900
Unique 3 bedroom 1 bath home located in established neighborhood.Everything is on one level and the home is maintenance free being constructed of porcelain coated steel. It is a Luston home, built post WWII. 2 car detached garage with cement drive and storage shed in backyard. The full bath has been recently updated. The floors are laminate through living room, dining room and hallway. Ceramic tile in the kitchen & bath and carpet in the bedrooms. There is a nice 3 season porch on the back of the house with a cement patio outside. This is an affordable home at a great price!
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14977 690th ave., adamS, mn
$225,000
Hard to find small acreage located just outside of Adams. The house is a multi-level home with 2 car attached garage. There is a 20x30 machine shed with heated workshop, storage shed and another metal building used for additional storage. New mound septic system in Aug. of 2018. Newer roof on house and garage. This is a 3 bedroom 2 bath home with large family room in lower level. Main floor consists of large eat-in kitchen which is open to the living room, bedroom, office and bath. The upper level is home to the master bedroom, full bath and another bedroom. The lower level has a large family room with large bay windows. The lowest level of the home is the utility room. A good price for an excellent piece of the country!
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Park like setting with newer house built on 4 city lots on the edge of town. 4 bedroom 3 bath ranch style home with cathedral ceilings, master bedroom with walk in closet & m. bath. Living room, kitchen and informal dining all on main floor with open concept price $219,900 design. Patio doors reduction lead to the deck outside overlooking the beautiful back yard. Lower level partially finished with theater room, large bedroom w/egress Motivated windows and 3/4 bath with shower. Sit on your Seller! deck and watch the abundance of wildlife roaming the yard.
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HOBBY FARM Approximately 6 acres near Deer Creek - Beautiful setting with 2 bedroom 1 bath updated and remodeled home. D D A Npartially L IS T Eshed, Large machine G IN D N heated, hen house and lean-to. Property is fenced for E P animals and pasture area. M E D A Y !!
Located in the township of Bristol you will find a very unique 2 story home with hardwood floors, original woodwork, 4 upper level bedrooms, a room used as a library and bath. Main floor features eat-in kitchen with oak & cherry custom cabinetry, 700-foot family room with cast iron wood stove or could be used as office, day care facility, or other form of multiple purpose room, sun room with 9-foot bay window, high ceilings, 2 front porches and back deck with hot tub. Attached 3 car garage. Nice little garden area with storage shed all located on large corner lot.
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503 benCh st, sw, ChatFieLD Ranch home on corner lot • New metal roof • Updated 1305 Lone stone Ct se, ChatFieLD windows • Covered patio • 2 car garage • 2 bedrooms New home • 4 large bedrooms • 2 baths • Immaculate on main oor • 3 baths • Main oor laundry • Large condition • 3-car heated garage • Completely nished family room • Room for expansion in lower level • 9’ ceilings • Main oor laundry • A lot of storage room
$124,900
90 Main st., Fountain Commercial building This commercial property is located on Main St and near to State bike Trail • Business possibilities for retail, of ce space, room rentals and restaurant • Improvements include new roof, updated commercial electric, walls and new rooms, new plumbing, new insulation and more • Over 4,000 sq.ft.
COmmeRCial BUILDING $129,900 $119,900 505 CaLhoun avenue s, LanesboRo Charming home in scenic Lanesboro • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Wood oors throughout home • Enclosed porch is perfect for an of ce • Formal living room & dining room • Main oor laundry • Newer roof • Walking distance to school. Quick possession available
433 haLF st, whaLan Beautiful setting along the bluffs • 1/2 acre (3 lots) • Vinyl siding • 2 car garage plus 1 car garage • Enclosed porch • Close to Root River • Next to state bike trail • Unlimited potential
492 PLEASANT ST SW, CHATFIELD
NEW PRICE
EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS – HUNTING- FISHING
INCREDIBLE HILLTOP SETTING WITH GORGEOUS VIEWS
77 ACRES
$649,900 #5273049 #5034315
• 2 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 2 Car Garage • Pole Shed • Quality built (2007) custom walkout ranch • Open layout • LL partially finished • 2 Fireplace • Hickory hardwood throughout • Trout run access • Beautiful sunsets/sunrises • Private setting • 22 tillable acres • Balance in woods • Native flowers/grasses • Chatfield/Lanesboro Schools • Good well & septic PRIVATE COUNTRY SETTING
5 ACRES
$59,900
SOLD! 521 twiFoRD st. sw, ChatFieLD
140 acres • Prime hunting ground • 63 acres tillable • 20 acres pasture • Building site with outbuildings • 1920 sq. ft. pole shed • Barn • Well
SOLD!
2017-NO NEED TO BUILD!
$389,900
#5281842
• 5 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage • 0.28 Acre • Both levels finished • Stone accents • Vaulted ceilings • Main floor living • Private Master Suite w/walk-in closet • Solid doors • 9’ ceilings • Large open space out backyard • Still time to personalize with your own colors & tastes AMAZING 3 STORY HOME NEAR TROUT STREAM
373 HILLSIDE DR SE, CHATFIELD
#5281554
• 5 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage • 0.28 Acre • Private master suite • 9’ Ceilings • Panel doors • Quality built • Walkout • Patio • Deck • Storage Shed • Beautiful yard • Fenced yard • Security system • Heated/Finished Garage • Move-in & Enjoy
TIM DANIELSON
homes@timdanielson.com
UPDATED COMMERCIAL BUILDING
11 ACRES
$799,900
$769,900 12089 SPRING ROAD SE, CHATFIELD #5034315
29297 GUNFLINT ROAD, CHATFIELD
#5034315
• 5 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 4,871 sq. ft. • Completely updated • New 2 Car Garage with studio & ½ bath above • Original woodwork • Modern kitchen w/custom cabinets • Massive great room addition • Native grasses & flowers • Numerous outbuildings in great condition • Additional Land Available
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Custom Walkout Ranch • 2004 • Both floors have in-floor heat • Handicap accessible • Fireplace • Ceramic tile throughout • Granite tops • Additional land available • Barn/Machine shed (40’x96’) 3 Box stalls • 5 double tie stalls • 39 Acres tillable • 29 Acres pasture • 8 Acres woods PRISTINE HOBBY FARM
6.73 ACRES HOBBY FARM
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2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, shing, camping • Private • Ideal for house or cabin REDUCED! 27583 Deep RiveR RoaD LanesboRo $569,900
$389,900
NEW LISTING
1448 AMCO DR SE, CHATFIELD
80 ACRES
30286 HOT IRON DRIVE, CHATFIELD
ACREAGE/BUILDING SITE
NEW LISTING
#5220607
• 1 Bedroom • ¾ Bath • Garage • Full basement • Vinyl siding • Rural setting • Shared well • Ideal for starting out or weekend retreat • Close to City Park • Selling “AS-IS”
105 paRkway ave, LanesboRo Owner is retiring • Unique diner (1927 Goodell Diner Car) • High traf c area • Scenic Lanesboro • Located on Main St • Close to state trail • Property runs down to Root River • Room for outside seating • Turn key operation
$165,900
NEW CONSTRUCTION - RANCH!
$329,900
10541 HWY 52 SE, CHATFIELD
• 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
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Acreage approx 8 acres • Perfect hobby farm with outbuildings for small business or handyman • Just north of city limits • 4 bedroom • 3 bath home • New windows • New doors • 50x64 heated shop with of ce and loft area • 2 outdoor wood burners • 16x24 shed • 15x60 heated shop with 40x60 shed • 20x26 shop • 26x40 garage with loft • Barn 24x60 shed with water for animals • New Back top driveway • Property has a lot of possibilities
Great opportunity in Lanesboro on high traf c area • Ideal retail business • Updated building • High ceilings with tin • 1/2 bath on main oor • 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 7.16 ACRES
$54,900
27639 230th st, pReston
110 CoFFee st. LanesboRo
$84,500
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25224 795th ave Spring vaLLey
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522 W. park St., Spring vaLLey
$219,900
$169,900 105 ELMWOOD ST EAST, LANESBORO #5253824 • 3 Bedroom home/apartment on second level #5253738 • Main floor kitchenette • ¾ Bath ideal for Airbnb rental • Main level for office or retail space • Wood floors • New metal roof and quality triple pane windows • Enclosed porch • Patio • Garage • Across from Bike Trail COMPLETELY REMODELED
www.timdanielson.com 272 Main St. North Chatfield MN 55923 Ph: 507- 867-9100 Cell: 507- 259-9110
ELCOR Realty Co. sold
SOLD 805 JEFFERSON AVE SW, EYOTA • 4 Bedrooms SO• 3LBathsD• 3 Car Garage 505 CLIFF ST NE, CHATFIELD SO• 2,208LDsq. ft. • 0.28 acre lot • 3 Bedroom 28977 181ST AVENUE, WYKOFF • 3 Bedroom S• 2OBathsLD• Main floor living 29151 231ST AVE, FOUNTAIN LD• 2 Car Garage SO• 2 Baths • 4 Bedrooms 120 SCHULTZ STREET, UTICA
• 3 Bedrooms, • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage
$149,900 26133 JASMINE DRIVE, FOUNTAIN
• 3 Bedrooms • Main floor living • Metal roof #5204767 • Updated furnace & central air • Shared well • 30’ x 52’ Pole shed built in 2007 with concrete floor • +/- 4 Acres of pasture • Cash or Conventional financing • Selling “AS-IS” condition • Cosmetic updates needed INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!
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NEW LISTING
$349,900
27839 271ST AVE, FOUNTAIN
$109,900
#5284689
• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage • 3,348 sq. ft. • New roof, updated furnace & central air • Main floor living • Numerous outbuildings with metal siding in excellent condition • 2 Barns • 40’ x 80’ Pole shed • 44’ x 80’ Pole shed • 24’ x 42’ shed • 1997-30’ x 40’ shop metal inside & out, concrete, heated ATTENTION INVESTORS!
20266 STATE HWY 16, WYKOFF
GREAT LOCATION/HUGE LOT
NEW LISTING
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$219,900 100 PLEASANT STREET SE, PRESTON #5278523
• 5-2 Bedroom Units • 1-1 Bedroom unit • Onsite coin operated laundry • Low vacancy rate • Low rents • Turn-key building easy to operate/manage • Tenants pay electric & trash • Onsite storage spaces
#5204767
• 5 Bedrooms • 2 Car garage • Solid Foundation • Original woodwork • Hardwood floors • 9’ Ceilings • Barn • Hog Shed • Pole shed • Selling “AS-IS” • Blacktop road • Buyer responsible for well & septic
$69,900 301 W TRACY ROAD, SPRING VALLEY #5223725 NEW PRICE
• 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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$169,900 628 N SECTION AVENUE, SPRING VALLEY #5278645 • 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage • 3,176 sq. ft. • 0.76 acre lot • Original trim • Hardwood floors • 2 Family rooms • Fireplace • New roof • Storage Shed • Patio • Vinyl siding • Central Air • Updated windows • Well maintained by the same owner for past 52 years
www.timdanielson.com
$99,900 122 MAIN ST S, WYKOFF
#5213171
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Main floor living • Vinyl siding • Replacement windows • 0.23 Acre lot • Updated furnace, wiring, plumbing, central air • Storage shed • Appliances • Selling “AS-IS”
FARM LAND CHATFIELD – JORDAN TOWNSHIP! 154 Acres of bare land, (100 acres tillable, 40 acres pasture with spring, 14 acres woods/ non-tillable). Possible building site. $885,000 $840,000 $750,000 WYKOFF – Farm in Jordan Township – 124 acres located in a beautiful valley with the Root River running through the property. Approximately 45 acres could be tillable with the balance being fenced pasture. Includes hay shed. $399,900
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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EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Dispatcher in the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department. This is a regular, nonexempt position and is associated with Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., Local No. 85. Minimum requirements: Must have a High School diploma or G.E.D. Desired, not required, qualifications: Some relevant work experience and/or Criminal Justice Information Services terminal operator certification. Position details: Responsible for taking information from the public and other agencies and dispatching that information to the appropriate personnel to respond to events. Answers all 911 calls as well as some Sheriff’s administration calls and lobby reports when office staff is not available. Manages radio calls with local and outside agencies. Creates events in CAD software system and ensures they are up to date and accurate. Oversees jail activity and maintains security of the building by watching monitors and controlling door access. Starting salary based on LELS union contract. Job description and application materials may be obtained from: www.co.fillmore. mn.us; Fillmore County Coordinator’s Office, 101 Fillmore Street, P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; or by phone at (507) 765-4566. Current County application form REQUIRED. County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 27, 2019. EOE. h9,16,23-o TRUCK DRIVER TRAINEES NEEDED at Stevens Transport! Earn $1000 per week! Paid CDL Training! No experience needed! 1-844-452-4121 drive4stevens.com. (NANI)
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NOW HIRING! CHATFIELD SUBWAY. Full- and part-time positions. Days, nights and weekends. Apply in person or online: subway.com. h19,26,2,9-x
HELP WANTED - DRIVER, FULLTIME with Class A CDL to pull hopper. Midwest area, home weekly. Competitive pay with late model equipment. Must pass drug screen and have good driving record. Omodt & Jorde Farms, 507-4597850. h9,16-o
NOW HIRING! SPRING VALLEY SUBWAY. Full- and part-time assistant managers and shift leads. Days, nights, weekends. Apply in person or online: subway.com. h19,26,2,9-x
LINSMEIER TRANSPORT A MN based company is now hiring Owner Operators to pull hopper bottom in the upper Midwest. Home weekends. Call 320/905-4506. (MCAN) CLASS A CDL Driver. Good home time. Stay in the Midwest. Great pay and benefits. Matching 401k. Bonus’s and tax free money. Experience needed. Call Scott 507-437-9905. Apply on-line. WWW. MCFGTL.COM (MCN)
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Rushford-Peterson Schools is accepting applications for:
SubStitute ParaProfeSSionalS eC-12
Responsibilities include assisting in classrooms and playground duty. Interested applicants, please submit an application (available online under the District tab at www-r-pschools.com or at the District office) to jonthompson@r-pschools.com, or mail to: Jon Thompson, Superintendent, Rushford-Peterson Schools, PO Box 627, Rushford, MN 55971. Rushford-Peterson Schools in an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Rushford-Peterson Schools is accepting applications for:
Part-time Kitchen Assistant (11:00 am – 1:30 pm).
Responsibilities include food serving and kitchen clean up. Interested applicants, please submit an application (available online under the District tab at www-r-pschools.com or at the District office) to jonthompson@r-pschools.com, or mail to: Jon Thompson, Superintendent, Rushford-Peterson Schools, PO Box 627, Rushford, MN 55971. Rushford-Peterson Schools in an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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CHS has multiple openings for Seasonal Grain Laborers/ CHS has multiple openings for Seasonal Laborers/Drivers at all our Scale operators for fall harvest in Kasson, Claremont, CHS locations including Byron, Claremont, Grand Meadow, Grand Meadow, Ostrander, St. Charles & Wykoff. Ostrander, St. Charles, Wykoff, & Chester, IA. Potential employees All shifts available. Please apply online at: Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of others? must be familiar with farm equipment, mechanically inclined and www.chsrochester.com/about-us/careers Semcac is currently looking for a possess or have the ability to obtain a Class A or B CDL or a seasona If you have any questions contact CDL. Please apply online at www.chsrochester.com/aboutThrisha (Kasson) at 507-634-7545 x424 Full-Time Head Cook us/careers. Chris (Claremont) at 507-528-2175 Troy (Ostrander & Grand Meadow) at 507-440-0647 If you have any questions contac Part -Time Assistant Cook Tommy (St. Charles) at 507-251-8373 Chris (Byron & Claremont) 507-775-290 Mark (Wykoff) at 507-429-6577 for noon meal service in Rushford. Head Cook is 34 hrs. per week 4 days/ Mike (Grand Meadow) 507-754-512 week. Excellent benefits including health insurance, sick, vacation, 11 EOE prorated holidays, 401 K and others. Salary Negotiable. Assistant Cook Mark (St. Charles) 507-932-483 is 28.5 hrs. per week, 4 days per week, Excellent Benefits including sick, vacation, prorated holiday, 401 K and others. Salary Negotiable.
For more information and application, visit Semcac’s website at www.semcac.com or contact Semcac Senior Nutrition, PO Box 549, Rushford, MN 55971, and (507) 864-8231. Applications must be postmarked by September 13, 2019. EOE
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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.
HELP WANTED ON DAIRY FARM near Fountain. For information call 507272-8390. h26,2,9-o FILLMORE COUNTY is seeking applications for a full-time Registered Nurse/ Social Worker in the Community Services Department, Public Health Division. This is a regular, exempt position, eligible for benefits. Qualifications: If applying as an RN: Degree from an accredited RN program, licensed for MN. If applying as a Social Worker: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology or closely related field, or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in any field and one year of experience as a social worker. Starting salary range is $24.75-$29.12 dependent upon qualifications. Job description and application materials may be obtained from: www.co.fillmore.mn.us; Fillmore County Coordinator’s Office, 101 Fillmore Street, P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; or by phone at (507) 765-4566. Current County application form REQUIRED. Resumes accepted but not in lieu of a completed application. County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. Applications will be accepted until September 13, 2019. EOE. h2,9,16-o
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