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Security at Fillmore County Schools By Mitchell WA lbridge mwalbridge@fillmorecountyjournal.com

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Shape up Fillmore County signature Project Hot Body Bootcamp and Zumba classes, bjeffers@fillmorecountyjournal.com for the last two years. She is New owner Melinda Lutes certified in fitness, nutrition, will take over ownership of and coaching, which is why it Coffee Street Fitness and made sense to offer her servicDance in Lanesboro, Minn. on es to people who are interested January 1, 2013, just in time in their health and well being. to help everyone in Fillmore Melinda’s clients “have been County with their New Year’s able to lose weight, lower their resolutions. Melinda is very cholesterol, and get in tip top excited about her new venture shape,” according to Melinda. saying,“It is very rewarding to Melinda has personal expehelp people reach their health rience with weight loss and and fitness goals.” a healthy lifestyle as she per Melinda is no stranger to sonally lost over a hundred Coffee Street Fitness and pounds after her children were Dance as she has been teaching born. Because of her constant fitness classes there for the past battle with weight loss, and two and a half years. Melinda other health related issues, she is a certified fitness instructor/ wanted to learn how to sucpersonal trainer and feels she cessfully live a healthy and is qualified to run a fitness balanced lifestyle so she went center as she has been teaching to school to become a certifitness classes, including her fied fitness instructor/personal By Barb Jeffers

trainer. Melinda cares so much about families living a healthy life together that she started a non-profit organization called Project Fit Families. Project Fit Families is about bringing families together and sharing experiences. The mission of Project Fit Families is “to raise money with our fun events and activities so that we can support local fitness programs for kids” according to its website www. projectfitfamilies.com. All of the money raised goes towards school sports programs, yearround recreational programs, scholarships for fitness, and sports activities education. As the owner of Coffee Street See FITNESS Page 2 

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The tragedy of Newtown, Connecticut on Friday, December 14 resulting in twenty children and six Sandy Hook Elementary staff members dead has had a rippling effect across the United States, including Fillmore County. The recent sorrowful event in that community has with no doubt stirred concerns among students, their parents, community members, and school administrators and employees. In light of this unsettling situation, school districts are looking at their emergency plans and making sure they meet the priority of keeping children safe while they are receiving their educations. Each school district in Fillmore County has its own plan in case emergencies arise ranging from fire evacuations, tornado and severe weather sheltering, and more recently brought to our attention—lockdown procedures. All of these plans help the local dis-

tricts of Fillmore County uphold the priority of keeping children safe. Although crisis management policies and procedures among school districts vary slightly, all have the same goal of security for the children and employees who attend Fillmore County’s learning facilities. Minnesota state law requires a minimum of five lockdown drills every school year in addition to five fire drills and one school-wide tornado drill. According to the Minnesota Department of Education, lockdown procedures are used in “situations where harm may result to persons in the school building, such as a shooting, a hostage incident, an intruder, trespass, disturbance, or when determined to be necessary by the building administrator or his or her designee.” As learning and education continue, school administrators try to reassure parents that their See SECURITY Page 7 

EDA gets nod to take step toward Root River property acquisitions By K aren R eisner kreisner@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Cathy Enerson, EDA, outlined steps taken so far toward land acquisition and clean up of dilapidated properties along the Root River at the city council’s December 18 meeting. Buildable properties near the trail head location could then be used either for residential building sites or as a possible permanent site for the National Trout Center (NTC). The city and the DNR each

already own some of the lots in the area. Enerson described a “perfect storm” of conditions where all property owners are lined up and willing to sell. She detailed preliminary work for possible 2013 acquisitions. The purchase of the Preston POP bulkhead would be somewhat of a risk because of the unknowns as to what would be necessary for cleanup. The EDA has worked to get land owner approval to purSee PRESTON Page 24 

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Fitness and Dance, Melinda states that she plans on “spending more time working one on one with people on their individual goals by doing fitness and nutrition programs.” She will offer classes such as Project Hot Body Bootcamp, Yoga, and Dance. Melinda will also be adding a Biggest Loser sixmonth weight loss challenge starting in January 2013. Additionally, Melinda will offer personal training and group training, as well as nutrition classes and wellness coaching. Melinda feels that Coffee Street Fitness and Dance will stand apart from other fitness centers in the area due to the fact that Coffee Street Fitness and Dance offers a trainer while many fitness centers in the area do not. Melinda likes to focus on the “whole package” including fitness, nutrition, and coaching. Coffee Street Fitness and Dance is located at 102 Coffee Street East in Lanesboro, Minn. The hours of operation are Monday - Sunday from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Membership rates depend on the commitment ranging from 30 - 40 dollars per month. For more information log on to www.coffeestreetcommons. com or contact Melinda Lutes at (507) 951-9980 or find her on Facebook.

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Rushford sets levy, looks for cost savings By Kirsten Zoellner Last week, the council tabled setting the levy for the 2013 budget to allow for further review of the budget. Following an in-depth discussion of line item areas, the council proceeded with setting the levy at $740,000, a 0 percent increase from 2012. “I want to thank the budget subcommittee for allowing extra time for this,” noted Councilor Vern Bunke. “I had a number of questions that were answered. The city intends to move up the budget projections from city departments for 2014 to allow for earlier review and potential cost savings. Should there be additional savings on the 2013 budget, excess funds will go to building up the city’s general fund. Looking at cost savings, the city has decided not to move forward with the addition of a fifth full-time public works position despite an intense effort put forth by

Public Works Director Jeff Copley and a recommendation by staff. The 2013 budget had included funds for the position, but Councilor Vern Bunke questioned the need for the position. Copley had highlighted the potential cost savings of having the position, citing upcoming levy and infrastructure work on Highway 16 which he believed could be done efficiently inhouse rather than contracting the work out. The amount of work that is required to be done is substantial and Copley believes it is best accomplished by transitioning current parttime employee Curt Currier to the full-time position. “We need to get the ball rolling. I don’t have money in the budget for that project,” he stated. “That highlights what the council has been talking about,” responded Bunke. “We have to get a sense of the entire work flow, so that we have a better sense of how we

Fillmore County District Court December 17, 2012, Leland Ronald Nelson II, 26 of Spring Valley, appeared before Judge Robert Benson at the Fillmore County Courthouse. He faced two charges of Criminal Sexual

Conduct in the 1st Degree, penetration or contact with person under 13, which each have a maximum penalty of 30 years in jail, $40,000, or both. He also faced two counts of

do plan. How do we stay ahead of the game instead of going to the citizens and saying, ‘This is what we need. Pay for it.’ It’s an opportunity to develop these plans.” Mayor Chris Hallum disagreed. “It’s the best course forward for the city. We need a talented crew. Give them the tools they need.” “It is a plan, but it’s not a task resource list,” noted City Administrator Steve Sarvi. “I understand the frustration. We’re doing everything we can to look at the projects and manpower resources are needed. We need staffing in the most efficient manor.” “I understand the concerns on both sides. I have concerns myself,” noted Councilor Mark Honsey. “It’s a big jump, but the fact of the matter is, there is more stuff now to keep up with. I’m torn on this issue.” The council voted 3 to 2, with Hallum and Honsey against the motion, to deny the full-time position. Currier,

whose part-time position was to be up at the end of the year, will be extended on a part-time basis through the first quarter of 2013 until a plan of action can be worked out by Public Works. In other news, the city has approved a loan request put forth by the EDA for Rushford NanoElectroChemistry Company. The $149,000 in funding will assist with a construction line, test equipment, and production materials for a bio impedence meter developed by the company. Additional private funding for the line has also been acquired. The loan is on a draw-basis only and comes with a 4.25 percent interest rate over a five year term. It will receive an eight-month deferment, until September 1, 2013, including both principal and interest. The next regular city council meeting is Monday, January 14, at 6:30pm, at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

Criminal Sexual Conduct in the 1st Degree, and six counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the 2nd Degree. The charges stem from reports from the two children of Benson’s ex-girlfriend, who allegedly told their dad and the police things that Nelson alleg-

edly made them do. Nelson denied the allegations. Nelson was released on his own recognizance with $10,000 unconditional bail. He must have no unsupervised contact with anyone under the age of 18. His next court appearance is January 15, 2013.

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C ommentary “What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate” By Karen Reisner This well-known line from the movie Cool Hand Luke (1967) is perhaps more relevant today. With a plethora of communication devices contributing to superficial noise and serving to interrupt many face-to-face conversations, the ability to communicate on any substantial level can get lost in the static. Can we no longer sincerely listen or really be heard? Does all the static get in the way of understand- Karen Reisner ing and getting along? Maybe there are too many choices, too many ways to communicate, many on an impersonal level. Many of these so called communication methods allow a decrease in civility. Most would find it more difficult to be rude, offensive, and in your face mean during a face to face conversation. Read a controversial news story on the Internet and then read the comments. Many

comments only serve to put up barriers, building a wedge of anger. This kind of reactionary speech has infected political discourse. This growing lack of civility has permeated into group interactions from the schoolyard to Congress. In today’s politics the real friendships that had once occurred behind the scenes between political rivals are seldom developed. Conversations over a good meal which served to create more understanding and openness are a thing of the past. Political sniping for the camera which just serves to widen the divide has become the norm. Nasty tweets and other unfriendly impersonal communications are common place as no bond has been built that would curtail such messages. There is lack of respect and comity which is necessary to build a consensus. Congress has been handcuffed not just by widely different political philosophies which have always been part of their deliberations, but even more by not developing personal relationships that allow for level headed, respectful

communication. Most every issue is looked at not only in the context of a political philosophy, but as a way to weaken the other side. Winning the message has become more important than solving a problem in the best interest of the country. With the new year many of us make resolutions. Perhaps an effort to be more considerate, respectful, understanding, and to truly listen could be a winner for everybody. An Embarrassment for America Three weeks ago the United States Senate failed to ratify the United Nations Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Many of the provisions in the treaty were pattered after the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act. Massachusetts Senator John Kerry argued the treaty just says other countries have to do what the United States did 22 years ago. The treaty would ratify rights for the disabled that America already has. Kerry insisted, “This treaty is not about America, it’s about America changing the world.” The Senate needed a two-

thirds vote in favor to ratify the treaty, but fell five votes short of that with a vote of 61 to 38. All the votes against the treaty were from Republicans with only eight GOP votes in favor of ratification. The treaty to ban discrimination of people with disabilities was adopted by the United Nations in 2006 and so far 126 nations have ratified it. President Obama signed it in 2009. This treaty is basic toward helping to establish rights for the disabled in countries across the globe. It would make world travel for disabled veterans and others easier. It mirrored the disability values of the United States established in 1990. Former President George H. W. Bush supported ratifying the measure and the treaty had been negotiated by his administration. Bush had signed the American with Disabilities Act into law maintaining it was the “world’s first comprehensive declaration of equality for people with disabilities.” This had been a proud moment for the leadership of America. Eighty-nine year old veteran, former Senate majority leader, and past Republican presiden-

tial candidate Bob Dole sat in his wheel chair on the Senate floor demonstrating his support for the treaty as his party voted it down. Unfortunately, the far right of the Republican party base opposed the treaty. Republican Senators, afraid of primary challenges from the right, cowed to their base and voted against ratification. Only eight Republicans broke ranks to support a treaty which would have little, if any, effect on United States policy. Some Republicans based their objections on this language in the treaty which stated, “In all actions concerning children with disabilities, the best interests of the child shall be a primary consideration.” Another source of angst was language stating that the disabled should have “free or affordable health care, including the area of sexual and reproductive health and population-based health programs.” The right fretted that the treaty could somehow interfere with homeschooling of children with disabilities or feared it may lead to an increase in abortions.

Letter about a good samaritan To the Editor, On Sunday, December 9, my family and I were returning home from La Crosse via Highway 16. About a mile from Rushford, we hit an ice patch, lost control, rolled and ended up in the ditch. Fortunately, while our vehicle was totaled, we only had minor cuts and bruises. As we got out, dazed from our wreckage, a hunter drove by, turned around and stopped. He stayed with us for a bit, then when we called a friend to pick us up,

the hunter said he could just run home, switch vehicles and take us home, which he did. Gary, we don’t know your last name, but we owe you many thanks. Thomas A. Szyszkiewicz Peterson, MN

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In the December 17 issue of the Fillmore County Journal, the figures presented in regards to the Rushford-Peterson referendum were listed as projected tax impacts when they were tax levy figures presented by the district at the Forum held Monday, December 10.

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C ommentary Ah, Christmas

By Eric Leitzen As I spent two months earlier this year first recovering from having four wisdom teeth extracted and then in good old garden-variety unemployment, the rest of this year has barreled on like a runaway train. In my mind, I lost two months, and it still feels more like the run-up to Thanksgiving rather than Yu l e t i d e . Still, when Eric Leitzen my wife and I trimmed the tree (which amounted to Sarah actually doing the beautiful trimming job while I manned a YouTube Christmas music playlist) we both sat in the

glow of multi-colored LED lights, sipping bargain-brand egg nog, and even though it seemed to come on too quickly for my tastes, it was suddenly Christmas. Bam. There is so much power in memory. A sight, a sound, a smell; studies have indeed shown that smell is the closest sense tied to memory. So, when you smell nutmeg or cloves or cinnamon, do you start thinking of cookies or nog? Does the site of a pine tree elicit a simple “ho-hum,” but a tree festooned with lights make you want to suddenly run down the streets wishing holiday cheer, Jimmy Stewartstyle? When the snow starts falling and the wind starts to bite, do you suddenly find yourself craving almond bark pretzels or a marathon round of fudge-kettle stirring? Also,

One Moment, Please... The Guardians

By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal & Olmsted County Journal Cell: 507-251-5297 jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com As the father of two beautiful children, ages five and eight, I cannot imagine what the parents of those 20 murdered Sandy Hook Elementary School children must be feeling today. Their healing Jason Sethre will only come with time, and maybe never. Since the school shooting in Connecticut on Friday, December 14, there hasn’t been a day that has gone by in which I haven’t read an article or seen a report on TV regarding this horrific event. While I would like to refrain from getting consumed by what I con-

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tinually refer to as the sensationalism of national media, I also can’t help but to vicariously reconnect with parents I have never met. Their pain is our pain. Each day, as I look at our two children, whether getting them ready for the bus stop or bedtime, my eyes well a bit. I can’t imagine my life without them. This will be an especially difficult Christmas for those parents of Newtown, CT. And while they mourn, our nation mourns. We mourn the loss of our own innocence. We could never believe something like this could happen to us. And, we never believed anything like what happened on September 11, 2001, would happen in our country. Yet, it did. Our first instinct is to find out why; to place blame. Is it video games? Is violence in the movies? Is it a need for better gun control? Is it a mental health issue? Is it a school security issue? There will be many questions answered in the days ahead as we try to find solace in solutions. In late November, my wife and I took our children to the JEM Movie Theater to see the movie Rise of the Guardians. This movie revolved around Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, Mr. Sandman, and Jack Frost. Their purpose was to protect the dreams and imaginations of children. If children believed in them, the

do you realize, like me, that a lot of these memories are foodbased as you gaze over an everexpanding waistline? I hope you don’t, but, sadly my waistline can’t quite seem to quit Christmas. There are such memories in those foods, those lights, those smells: past snowy mornings in your pajamas tearing off wrapping paper, mad dashes through malls in the last desperate weeks, searching for just that perfect gift, maybe even a warm, if slightly scratchy hug from a beloved relative in a gaudy sweater. Even the smell of old wool can get me thinking of Christmas… but why specifically Christmas? Believe me, I’ve got plenty of good memories of Thanksgiving, or Easter, or the Fourth of July. I can even remember an Arbor Day or two. At the risk of slightly outing myself, my

wife and I trimmed our Christmas tree on the first night of Channukah, so I guess there’s a new memory, too. Memories, traditions, those special weird things your family does, none of them are stupid or useless if they mean something to you. There’s just something about Christmas, isn’t there? It’s more solemn than Thanksgiving, more rewarding than Easter, and with much better music than a slightly tipsy rendition of Auld Lang Syne. I know there’s a cynical way to look at a holiday that all but forces us to be nice to one another at the sharpened point of a candy cane, but this is the time of year for cynicism to pack it in, right? I mean, I’ve been described as a fairly bitter individual, and yet I’ve spent the last 400 words giving a great big holiday season group hug to Christmas Eve.

Yes, the world’s got problems, and yes, we can go right back to the slings and arrows on December 26 if we really want to… but tonight, and tomorrow, give Old Man Cynicism a little too much nog and let him snore away on the sofa. Turn up whatever you’re watching or listening to, turn out all the lights, and sit with the ones you love in front of a pretty tree with presents underneath it, and take just a few moments to remember all the good humanity has in it. It doesn’t even have to be Christmas for you, if you don’t want it to be: just sit down for a quiet moment and recognize what’s still good. Without doing that every once in a while, there’s no way you can buckle on the armor later and keep fighting the bad.

Guardians would bring joy and hope. After we arrived home following the conclusion of the movie, we put our kids to bed. As I sat by my daughter’s bedside, we talked about the movie, and she said, “Daddy,

I know you and mommy are our guardians. You protect us.” Ultimately, following this devastating event at Sandy Hook Elementary School, I think we all have one common goal in mind: we must protect our children.

After all, we are their guardians. They need for us to make the right decisions to protect them. I just hope we make the right decisions. Our children are counting on us.

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from the kids of Fillmore County Dear Santa, I would like new legos and a go cart. Please bring my Grandmom something nice and stop in heaven and give my Mom a kiss from me. I will leave some cookies out for you. Thank you, William, age 11 Rushford Dear Santa, I like your outfit. Do you have a list? When your sick, does Mrs. Clause come around with you? Do all your elves come with you too and do you have presents? If you think I was good can I have a make-up set and a baseball for Gavin? Do you remember me? My friend Olivia is my best friend. My Dad has a picture, a very old picture, of baseball. Love you, Audrey, age 5 Preston Dear Santa, It was really nice of you to bring the elf here, he is really funny and I love him and you too. How many elves do you have? Why do you have red outfit? Does Mrs. Clause have a red outfit too? Do you have a dog or a cat? If you do what is it’s name? I really want a make-up set, a glow up diary with a lock, I also wanted to see if you could give me a picture of the reindeer and it would like a picture of Rudolph. You will be my friend forever! I love you bye, Hannah, age 9 Preston Hello, I want a mini kitchen, Santa. Toys and Barbies, too. A mini window to see if I am beautiful. And a mini mirror. Babies too. Clothes and blankets and a little bed for babies. And a Tinkerbell and Periwinkle dolls. That’s it. Thanks Santa. Gwenie, age 2

Dear Santa, For Christmas please can I have a make your own book packet like last year? It was fun to make it. Can I have a poster of all of the dogs in the world too? I like dogs. Please can I have some fun duck tape too? I’m making a sculpture out of duck tape. Can I have some of the beads that you can put on a plastic tray? Last but not least, can I have an iPad with an orange cover? What are the names of some elves? Also, what do you feed your reindeer? Love, Olivia, age 8 Fountain

Dear Santa, I want a drum, a Leap pad, an iPhone, a laptop, books, and a car. Love, Abby, age 8 Preston

Dear Santa, I’m really excited that you’re coming this year! I want Eric (prince on the Little Mermaid) and the whole Percy Jackson set. I want a toy Santa too. I know you won’t give me all of this stuff because we already have too many toys. I gave some toys away though, so I’ll have room for the stuff that you give me. I love you soon! Maddex, age 5 Chatfield

Dear Santa, You have a nice beard and coat. For Christmas I would like guitar that I can play. Thank you, Gavin, age 4 Preston Dear Santa, I would like a puppie for Christmas. Love, Grace, age 7 Preston

Dear Santa, I would like chains for my four wheeler so I can plow snow and blade for the front. I’d also like a toy rake to pull behind my 64. Thanks Santa! Love, Cowan, age 5 Spring Valley

Dear Santa, My name is Cheyenne. I would like kitchen set, Hananah Montana, art set, puzzles, dishes & grocery for kitchen set, clothes, Dora, Blues Clues, Carebears, Santa buddies, cars, movies, Pfammies, Furbuddies, Little people toys. Thanks, Cheyenne Dear Santa, My name is Ayden Garrett and I am 2 1/2 years old, I have been a pretty good boy this year! If you have room in your sleigh, I would really like a red firetruck, with lights, sirens, ladder and tires. I will leave milk and cookies out for you and the reindeer! Thank you Santa! Have a very Merry Christmas! Love, Ayden, age 2 1/2 Rushford To Santa, I would like some Skippy Jon Jones books for Christmas please. Also, I would like a Doctor Mommy baby, and the Baby want to walk with me baby. Thank you, From Taytem, age 7 1/2 Chatfield Dear Santa, I would like for you to bring me the Lego City Fire Station for Christmas. I think it would be lots of fun to have that to add to my Lego collection. If you are unable to bring that, I would also like the Lego City Police Station. Santa, I really love Legos! Merry Christmas! Nathan, age 5 Preston Dear Santa, My name is Dylan, I am 10 years old and I want a Kindle Fire and a lab top I know you said it dose the same thing it’s so I have one when Mom is in school again. Love, Dylan, age 10 Preston

Dear Santa, I would like anything Mickey Mouse! I also like to sing, dance & jump off of things so my mom’s always saying Santa should bring me something to get my energy out! Thanks Santa! Love, Carter, age 2 Spring Valley

Dear Santa, I love you so much and that you give me all of the presents! I love to dance and sing with you when you give me presents. I want Ariel with a tail, and one with a wonderful dress with with sparkles. I want my mom to have a sparkly dress to wear to a party so we can dance and twirl. I love you because you gave us stuff that we didn’t have. I love you Santa! I love you soon too! Hadlee, age 4 Chatfield Hello Santa Clause, I want a tablet 8” android and I want a high powered mini bike, I saw it in the paper. And I want the bop it thing, a 12 pack of mountain dew and starburst and a heath bar. Can I also have a pet reindeer? Thank you Santie Clause, Jacob! age 10 Preston To Santa: 1. Cakepop maker 2. Slushy maker 3. Forchen cookie maker 4. Barbie that has a camra. And the first is I want my family to have the best Christmas ever. From Bailey

Dear Santa, This letter is with some help from Mama: When asked what he’d like from Santa for Christmas, our Little Bear says “gup, gup,” which is toddler for “gulp, gulp.” So we are looking forward to seeing if Santa can manage to get a fish a bowl of water down the chimney safely! GUP GUP to all and Happy Holidays!!! Kieran, almost 2 Lanesboro

Dear Santa, It’s very nice that your reindeer can fly. All I want you to do is come to our house and give our whole family some presents. Landon, age 5 Fountain

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children are safe in the faculty’s care. Here is a look at what steps Fillmore County Schools have taken to assure safety. Chatfield The Chatfield School District has the advantage of a technology-based door locking system. The building can be completely locked down with the push of a button. Within the elementary at any sign of alarm, exterior doors are locked and interior doors at each wing of the building are locked. Chatfield Superintendent Ed Harris stated that he feels the district is as prepared as anyone can be as far as having secure facilities and trained staff members. Harris also mentioned that the Chatfield Police Department is also an advantage. The district has worked closely with law enforcement and the police department knows the buildings inside and out. The police department also has deeper knowledge of the community.

Fillmore Central Superintendent Richard Keith of the Fillmore Central School District feels that the Fillmore Central school facilities are as safe as anywhere. Security measures are standard. Doors are locked, and entrances are only permitted through the school office. After the tragedy of Newtown, Connecticut, a couple of Fillmore Central’s school board members have been contacted with concerns. Policies have been reviewed, and the school district will continue to look at any concerns with security as a few changes are being considered. Lanesboro Lanesboro, which has kindergarten through twelfth grade all within one building, also follows typical security procedures. Students are admitted into the building at the beginning of the day, and doors are locked when the school day begins. Entrance is only allowed through the front doors, and visitors are required by school policy to check in at the school office. Doors are

Monday, December 24, 2012 monitored by staff members throughout the day, and lockdown drills are well-practiced. Mabel-Canton Superintendent Michael Moriarty of Mabel-Canton assures parents that they have made Mabel-Canton Schools as safe as possible. The school controls its entrances and has plans in place in case of emergencies. The inside of the building has been mapped out with authorities for use in the event of an incident. Even the fire department has been able to familiarize itself with the building. In response to Newtown, Connecticut, the elementary principal and school counselor met with elementary students to clear any concerns. Superintendent Moriarty, in agreement with other superintendents and administrators, reminds the public that it is vital to keep school security a high priority. Rushford-Peterson The Rushford-Peterson district faces a few unique challenges. First, the structure of the high school comes with its complexi-

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ties. Entrances are not close to the office, although administrators do limit which entrances are open throughout the day. The second challenge is that the elementary school is in a different town. However, the high school is fortunate enough to be in close proximity of the Rushford Police Department. Superintendent Chuck Ehler reports that there have been a number of concerns expressed through email and conversation from parents after the incident of December 14 in Connecticut. Like so many other schools across the nation, Ehler commented, “We’ll be taking these [concerns] to heart. We’ll be exploring different avenues to make our schools safer. We want to reassure parents that their children are safe, and that’s our top priority.” Fillmore County Law Enforcement It’s important to mention the role that the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office plays in the security of our schools. Fillmore County Sheriff Daryl Jensen notes that in recent years, more

Fillmore Central School Board discusses student safety By Jade Sexton The Fillmore Central School Board discussed concerns people had brought to them about the safety of the school in light of the recent school shooting in Connecticut. Superintendent Richard Keith said he had received a few phone calls about the subject. “We don’t want to turn the school into a fortress, but we want to be secure,” said Keith. Keith said the entrances for SAC and daycare need to be looked at. The one for daycare is locked right now all the time, with a camera and a buzzer system. He said they are looking at options for replacing locks on classroom doors. Right now, they must be locked from the outside. It would be nicer to have a door that can be key locked from the inside, but still able to be opened from the inside. Dean Chris Mensink said they now have numbers for all of the entryways to make things easier for emergency responders. They have to

have five lock-down drills a year, as well as fire and tornado drills. Mensink also mentioned that the fire department needs to do a walkthrough in the building to be sure everyone knows the safest exits. Right now, the closest exit for the daycare is a stairway, and it would be difficult for the staff to take all of the infants down the stairs in an emergency. High School Principal Heath Olstad said he has been very impressed with the staff and their responses, especially when there was an actual fire at the high school a couple of years ago. He said they take the drills very seriously. All of the doors at the high school are locked during the day, except for the two main doors, which are opened during the lunch hour. “I’m happy with where we’re at, but that doesn’t mean it couldn’t be better,” said Olstad. Each teacher has an Emergency Preparedness booklet with instructions on how to handle every emergency

situation.

Levy Approved The board approved the 2012 payable 2013 tax levy at their regular meeting on December 18. Superintendent Richard Keith presented the board with information about the budget and the levy. There were no citizens present for the Truth in Taxation hearing. Keith mentioned that the district had put a lot more money into technology this year, and also had to hire a third kindergarten teacher, and there is a slight increase (around two percent) in the general fund budget.

The levy was approved at $1,464,993.13, which is a 9.64 percent decrease over last year. Personnel A contract extension was approved for Connie Berg, Early Childhood Special Education teacher. She was increased from .8 FTE to full time due to student needs. An overload was approved for Brady Grewe for Phys. Ed. during the second semester. A mental health service contract was approved for the Root River Program. The mental health professional will be used as needed.

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attention has been put on school security after incidents like those that took in place Jonesboro, Arkansas or the Columbine Massacre. Jensen stated that his team is well trained in active shooter scenarios, and they’ve received training from offsite specialists. Another tool law enforcement uses is the data compiled from each of the school buildings. Jensen has access to layouts allowing him to be informed in an emergency situation. Fillmore County deputies are also involved with many of the school districts through programs such as D.A.R.E., so the officers are closely connected. As the school year carries on, school administrators and all school employees pay close attention to the security and safety of the children they spend each day with. And in the days, weeks, and months ahead, the residents of Newtown, Connecticut, Fillmore County, and the rest of our country will continue to heal as we remember the legacy of bravery and courage left behind by the victims of this tragic event. Other Business John Torgrimson thanked everyone, as it was his last meeting as a board member. He said it has been a privilege serving on the board. He added that he has a lot of confidence in the current board, and thanked the teachers for all of their hard work. The board thanked Torgrimson for his years of service. Seven bids were approved for work on the HVAC system at the high school this spring. The next school board meeting will be held January 22, 2013, at 5:30 in Harmony. They will hold the organizational meeting at the same time as the regular meeting.

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Fillmore Central fifth and sixth graders helped the Salvation Army by ringing bells in Preston on December 19. Sixth graders shown here are, back row, left to right: Griffin Grabau, Josh Peterson, Megan Kiehne, Mrs. Burns, Levi Yeder, Collen Dahle, and Jaclyn Thomas. Front row: Brendan Stockdale, Paige Donlinger, Chastity Ristau, Kirsten Mock, and Jay Bissen. A total of $5,486.70 was raised for the Salvation Army in that one day in Preston. Photo by Jade Sexton

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Obituaries Mavis R. Fossum Mavis R. Fossum, age 93, lifelong resident of Harmony, Minnesota passed away Friday, December 14, 2012, at Harmony Healthcare. Mavis was born November 3, 1919, in Harmony to Floyd B. and Elizabeth “Susie” Elliott. She graduated from the Harmony High School. On November 3, 1941, she married Ernest O. Fossum in Lanesboro, Minnesota. They lived in the Harmony area the 57 years of their married life. Ernest passed away May 15, 1999. She was an active member of the Harmony United Methodist Church, Sunday School, and Circle. She belonged to the Harmony Area Cancer Support Group. Mavis enjoyed crafts and craft sales, woodworking with Ernest, ceramics, Sunday afternoon drives, family vacations to northern Minnesota, and being outdoors doing yard work and gardening. Mavis’ love was a beautiful thing to be shared…especially with her four daughters Darlene (Gary) Goodno of Decorah, Iowa; Marlene Johnson of Waseca, Minnesota; and Lynette (Bill) Donald and Renee (Larry) Hosting both of Canton, Minnesota;

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10 children, 23 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. Bert was a jack of all tradesfarmer, logger, worked road construction on I-90 and Garrison Dam, worked at Farmer’s Elevator, G.S. Woxland, and was a school bus driver for many years. Bert’s interests included: collecting woodworking planes, building Adirondack chairs, and driving his miniature horse team Ginger and Bear in parades. He loved to cook the Old Norwegian foods like lefse, kumla, and blod klub. Bert enjoyed being outdoors planting flowers for his wife, planting trees, raspberries, grapes and spent hours on his riding lawn mower. He was a lifelong member of Rushford Lutheran Church Bertram Hovland Bertram Benson Hovland, and an active member of the 91, of Rushford passed away at Rushford American Legion. Good Shepherd Lutheran Nurs- He served as their Membership Director for many years. As ing Home on a former Marine, Bert influDecember 16, enced his sons’ to join the mili2012. tary. He was very proud of their He was service. born March Bert is survived by 10 chil30, 1921, dren: Gary “Chip” Rushford; to George Bruce (Linda) Rushford; Larry and Laura (Jenny) Veneta, Ore.; Cathy Hovland. A Bertram (Dan Volkman) Whalan; graduate of Hovland Keith (Cynthia) Valley City, N. Rushford Dak.; Joel (Teal) Boxelder, S. High School, he excelled at Football, Baseball Dak.; Davis (Cyndi) Oakland, and Basketball. Bert married Ore.; Scott (Diane) Las Vegas, Helen Colbenson on May 25, Nev.; Heidi (Mike Halvorson) 1943. He was a proud father of Rushford; and Nathan (Janis) nine grandchildren, DeAnn (Mike), Shawn (Sara), Joe (Deborah), Dan (Andrea), Shanda (Dustin), Ryan (Abby), Nathan (Kristen), Josh (Laura), Leah (Jacob); 15 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest; her parents; her twin brother Manley; and a sister Orillie Carson. Funeral services were Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at the Harmony United Methodist Church in Harmony with Pastor Michael Smith Officiating. Burial was in the Stateline Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel.

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until his death. After farming in southern Minnesota, Jerry moved his family to Cedar Rapids in 1964. He was a 29 year employee of Wilson Foods (Farmstead), a maintenance supervisor at CMF&Z for 10 years, and after 6 years, retired from Linn-Area Credit Union in 2010 due to his illness. Jerry loved sports, gardening, laughing, hard work and road trips to the casino, but his greatest joy came from the love he shared with his family. He touched many lives as a fun loving, adventurous and loyal friend. Jerry is survived by his Gerald O. Johnson Gerald O. “Jerry” Johnson, devoted children, sons Dean 70, of Cedar Rapids, passed (Jill) Johnson of Cedar Rapaway peacefully on Dec. 15, ids, Steven (David Olson) of St. Paul, Minn., and daughter 2012, at WilCathy Adler of Naperville, Ill.; low Gardens four grandchilren, eight greatCare Center, grandchildren, Also surviving Marion after are brothers, Warren (Joyce) a hard fought Johnson of Spring Grove, battle with Minn.; Tom (Gladys) Johnson prostate canof St. Paul Park, Minn.; siscer. ters, Joanne Shorter of Spring Son of the late Walter Gerald Johnson Valley, Minn.; Carol (“Brother Bill”) Stanke of Mabel, Minn.; and Elsie Wanda (Barry) Rassmussen of (Vickerman) Johnson, Jerry was born Mabel, Minn.; Rita (Roger) in Amherst Township, Minn. Westphal of Rochester, Minn.; on Sept. 17, 1942. Raised in sisters-in-law Marian (Paul) Lenora, Minn., he graduated Johnson of Harmony, Minn.; from Canton High School and Marie (Richard) Johnson of married Carole Jean Anderson Orville, Cal.; Marilyn (Dale) on Sept. 17, 1960. They later Johnson of Cedar Rapids, and divorced, but remained close See OBITUARIES Page 11 

Cambridge, Iowa; 23 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren; also Robin Beckwith, Karen Machlica, Gail Hovland, and Linda Brown, two brothers, Ray (Grand Junction, Col.) and Lloyd (Omaha, Neb.) and one sister Evelyn (Hugh Gleason) Saratoga, Cal.. Bert was preceded in death by his wife, Helen, two brothers, Donald and Earl (Lois), two sisters, Doris (Merwyn Miltz) and Marion (Bert Colbenson); one daughter-in-law Tammy, and numerous beloved pets.

Fillmore County Church Directory Fillmore County Journal • Preston MN 507.765.2151 VBC Video • Preston MN 507.765.2704 Visit Bluff Country • Preston MN 507.765.2151 A rendahl Lutheran Church ………………………Sundays - 10:30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 Assembly Of God Church …………………………Sundays - 10:00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church ………Fri. - 8:30am & Sat. - 5:00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church ………………………Sundays - 9:00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church ………………Sundays - 10:45am & 6:00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church...…………Sundays - 9:00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church …………Sundays - 8:00am & 10:00am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ ………………Sundays - 9:30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist …………………Sundays - 10:00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church ……………………………Sundays - 9:00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Ser vices …………………………Sundays - 10:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Elstad Lutheran Church ……………………………Sundays - 9:00am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church ……………………Sundays - 10:00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church ……Sat. - 5:00pm & Sun. - 9:00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church …Sundays - 8:30am & 10:30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church …………………Sundays - 10:30am & 6:00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840 First Baptist Church-Preston …………Sundays - 10:30am & 7:00pm 108 Chatfield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4960 First English Lutheran Church ……………………Sundays - 10:00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland ………………Sundays - 10:30am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318 First Presby terian Church …………………………Sundays - 10:00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran …………………………………Sundays - 9:00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church ………………Sundays - 8:30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4456 Garness Trinity Lutheran …………………………Sundays - 11:00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905 Grace Lutheran Church ……………………………Sundays - 9:00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2218

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Olmsted County Journal • Rochester MN 507.288.5201 Daytripper • Rochester MN 507.288.5201 Studio-A-Photography • Preston MN 507.251.6372 Saetersdal Lutheran Church ………………………Sundays - 10:30am 21447 Co. Rd. 30, Rural Harmony, MN Scheie Lutheran Church ……………………………Sundays - 9:30am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5680 St Columban Church ………………………………Sundays - 9:30am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -3886 St Ignatius Catholic Church ………………………Sundays - 10:30am 213 W Franklin St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7565 St John’s Lutheran Church …………………………Sundays - 9:00am 241 Line St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296 St John’s Lutheran Church …………………………Sundays - 10:00am 31497 Highway 43, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2585 St Joseph’s Catholic Church ………………………Sundays - 10:00am 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257 St Mark ’s Lutheran Church ………………………Sundays - 9:00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111 St Marys Catholic Church ….......Sat. - 5:00pm & Sun. - 11:00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthews Episcopal Church ……………………Sundays - 9:30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923-1219 (507) 867-3707 St Matthew’s Lutheran Church ……………………Sundays - 9:00am Harmony, MN 55939 (Granger) (507) 772- 4474 St Olaf Catholic Church … Sun. (1st & 2nd) - 10:30am & (3rd & 4th) - 8:45am 114 N Locust, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5268 St Patrick ’s Church Hall ………………………...…Sundays - 8:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church ………Sun. - 10:00am & Wed. - 7:00pm 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul’s Lutheran Church ……………………....Sundays - 10:30am Harmony, MN 55939 (Big Springs) (507) 886-8175 Sumner Center United Methodist Church ………Sundays - 10:30am 9 miles N. of Spring Valley on Co. Rd. 1 (507) 378- 4801 The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints-Sundays - 10:00am 21257 US Hwy 52 South Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4551 Trinity Fellowship ELCA …………………………Sundays - 10:00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211 Trinity Lutheran Church …………………………Sundays - 10:30am 204 South St, Ostrander, MN 55961 (507) 657-2203 Union Prairie Lutheran ……………………………Sundays - 9:00am Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3363 United Methodist Church …………………………Sundays - 10:30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352- 4136 Valley Christian Center …………………………....Sundays - 10:00am 610 Territorial Rd Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 W halan Lutheran Church …………………………Sundays - 9:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, December 24, 2012

The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County

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Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 12, 2013 will be open on January 1, 2013 to January 15, 2013. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Supervisor, Fill Vacancy through March 2015. One Tresurer, 2 year term Qualified persons interested in filing may do so with the clerk. All filings must be at the office of the clerk by 5:00pm, January 15, 2013. Filing fee is $2.00. Linda Griggs • Clerk, Yucatan Township

Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 12, 2013 will be open on January 1, 2013 to January 15, 2013. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Treasurer, 2 year term. Qualified persons interested in filing may do so with the clerk. All filings must be at the office of the clerk by 5:00pm, January 15, 2013. Filing fee is $2.00.

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Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 12, 2013 will be open on January 1, 2013 to January 15, 2013. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Treasurer, 2 year term. Qualified persons interested in filing may do so with the clerk. All filings must be at the office of the clerk by 5:00pm, January 15, 2013. Filing fee is $2.00.

Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 12, 2013 will be open on January 1, 2013 to January 15, 2013. Officers to be elected: One Treasurer, 2 year term. One Supervisor, 3 year term. Qualified persons interested in filing may do so with the clerk. All filings must be at the office of the clerk by 5:00pm, January 15, 2013. Filing fee is $2.00.

Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 12, 2013 will be open on January 1, 2013 to January 15, 2013. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Treasurer, 2 year term. Qualified persons interested in filing may do so with the clerk. All filings must be at the office of the clerk by 5:00pm, January 15, 2013. Filing fee is $2.00.

Keith Brown, Clerk • Arendahl Township

Bonnie Heidtke, Clerk • Fillmore Township

Connie Morger, Clerk • Forestville Township

Walter Laumb, Clerk • Norway Township

William Sullivan, Clerk • Pilot Mound Township

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Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 12, 2013 will be open on January 1, 2013 to January 15, 2013. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Treasurer, 2 year term. Qualified persons interested in filing may do so with the clerk. All filings must be at the office of the clerk by 5:00pm, January 15, 2013. Filing fee is $2.00.

Eunice Biel, Clerk • Bristol Township

Qualified persons interested in filing may do so with the clerk. All filings must be at the office of the clerk by 5:00pm, January 15, 2013. Filing fee is $2.00. Daniel L. Graskamp, Clerk • Fountain Township

David Larson, Clerk • Preble Township

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Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 12, 2013 will be open on January 1, 2013 to January 15, 2013. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Treasurer, 2 year term. Qualified persons interested in filing may do so with the clerk. All filings must be at the office of the clerk by 5:00pm, January 15, 2013. Filing fee is $2.00.

Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 12, 2013 will be open on January 1, 2013 to January 15, 2013. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Treasurer, 2 year term. Qualified persons interested in filing may do so with the clerk. All filings must be at the office of the clerk by 5:00pm, January 15, 2013. Filing fee is $2.00. Kathy Whalen, Clerk • Harmony Township

Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 13, 2013 will be open on January 3, 2012 to January 17, 2013. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Treasure, 2 year term. Qualified persons interested in filing may do so with the clerk. All filings must be at the office of the clerk by 5:00pm, January 17, 2013. Filing fee is $2.00.

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Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 12, 2013 will be open on January 1, 2013 to January 15, 2013. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Treasurer, 2 year term. Qualified persons interested in filing may do so with the clerk. All filings must be at the office of the clerk by 5:00pm, January 15, 2013. Filing fee is $2.00.

Faye Garness, Clerk • Canton Township

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many, many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Along with his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by an infant sister, brothers Melvin, Richard, Paul, Willard and Dale, Nephews, Randy Johnson and Michael Stanke. A Memorial Service celebrating Jerry’s life will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, Dec 29, 2012, at the Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories with a gathering of family and friends at the chapel beginning at noon. A luncheon will follow at the Cedar Memorial Family Center. Honoring Jerry’s wishes, his body has been cremated, and burial will take place in Lenora Cemetery, Lenora, Minn. on a beautiful, warm and sunny day next spring. Daphne (Dolly) Kennicott Schmeckpeper Daphne (Dolly) Kennicott Schmeckpeper, age 74, of White Lake, Wisc., passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012, at home with her family. Dolly was a talented, caring woman. She was born in Lanesboro, Minn. to Avis (Moen) Daphne Conn and Donald Ken- Kennicott nicott. She Schmeckpeper attended La Crosse Central High School, where she met her husband of 56 years, Gerald They were married at Good Shepherd English Lutheran Church in La Crosse, Wisc. Earlier in her life, Dolly worked as a candy striper/nursing assistant for Gundersen Lutheran Hospital, and a payroll clerk for La Crosse Rubbermills and La Crosse Cooler Co. She received the “Thanks Badge” award for 15 years of service to the Girl Scouts of America, Riverland Council. She organized and assisted with their momentous trip to Washington and presentation at the tomb of the unknown soldier. She and her husband volunteered with the Cavelettes Baton and Drum Corps, of La Crosse. She moved her family across the state, where she was a co-manager/owner of Echo Valley Resort, on Boulder Lake, in White Lake, Wisc. for several years. She later worked with her husband at Wild Wolf Inn in Langlade, Wisc. and started her own upholstery business “Ye Old Country Studios.” She took on the job of secretary for Tabor Lutheran Church, Mountain, Wisc. where she assisted in design of the new church, crafted celebration banners, was part of the Ladies Aide, and a member for 41 years. Dolly was co-owner of Kozy Korner Krafts in Suring, Wisc. where she displayed some of her own artistic abilities. Dolly

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also was town clerk for the Town of Doty, Mountain Wisc. until her retirement in 2000. Her retirement days were spent researching genealogy, quilting, doing puzzles and cataloging her children’s and grandchildren’s accomplishments. She is survived by her husband, Gerald “Gerry” Schmeckpeper; sister Cheryl (Hal) Greeno: brother George Haviland; her four children Terry (Ruth) Schmeckpeper, Geri Ann(Dave) Hanson, Roxanne (Jeff) Tienor, Ronda (Justin) Andersen; six grandchildren Katie(Joe) Behnke, Rebecca Schmeckpeper, Jay Tienor, Breanna Tienor, Angelina Andersen, Fox Andersen; one great grand child Nicholas Behnke; brother and sister in-laws and many nieces and nephews. Visitation with light refreshments was held at Tabor Lutheran Church in Mountain, Wisc., Saturday, December 22, 2012, followed by a service.

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Trucking. Beverly was an artist. Dwaine was a member of the Minnesota Holstein Association and the Chatfield Lutheran Church. He enjoyed fishing and loved animals. He also enjoyed gardening, reading, collecting antiques and refurnishing them and chatting on the phone. Every year at Christmas time Dwaine would place a lighted cross on the hill next to Highway 74 in celebration of Jesus’s birth. Dwaine is survived by his wife, Beverly; three sons, Robert (Ruth) of Sacramento, Calif.; Bradley (Jaki) of Ft. Collins, Colo.; and James (Kari) of Rochester; three daughters, Debra (Ivan) Pavlina of Saratoga, Calif.; Mary Lou (Robert) Murphy of Cupertino, Calif.; and Becky (Larry) Rabe of Chatfield; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Arlen (Dorothy) of Preston; one sister Bonnie (Larry) Shanahan of Rochester; and a brother-in-law, Kenneth “Buzz” O’Connor of Harmony. He was preceded in death by his parents one sister, Nancy and one granddaughter, Mariah. The funeral service was Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, at the Chatfield Lutheran Church, with Pastor Mark Docken officiating. Burial was in St. Matthews Cemetery in Granger. Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield was in charge of arrangements.

Dwaine Ceil Kiehne Dwaine Ceil Kiehne, 83, of St. Charles, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2012, after a long illness at Golden Living Whitewater in St. Charles. Dwaine was born June 4, 1929, in Cresco, Iowa, to Louis and Irene (Lange) Kiehne. He graduated from Lanesboro High school in 1947. On Jan. 29, 1950, he married Beverly Vehrenkamp at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Granger. They moved to Chatfield in 1958 where he farmed for sevEthel Marie Sackett eral years. He also worked at IBM for eight years. When the Ethel Marie Sackett, 86, of dairy herd was sold Dwaine rural Chatfield, died Tuesday, became a truck driver for Funk See OBITUARIES Page 12 

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great-grandchildren and six step-great-great-grandchildren. Continued from Page 11 She was preceded in death by Dec. 11, 2012, at Saint Marys her husband; a son, Dale; and Hospital in Rochester. nine siblings. She was born Oct. 11, 1926, The funeral was Monday in Chatfield, to Almond Mitch- at Riley Funeral Home in ell and Edna (Youngs) Mitchell. Chatfield, with the Rev. TimShe attended Chatfield schools othy J. Gerarden officiating. through the 11th grade. She Burial was in Chatfield Cemmarried Leonard C. Sackett etery. Sept. 30, 1946, in Fountain, and they moved to the Sackett Virgil E. Johnson family farm where he was the Virgil E. Johnson, 71, of third generation to farm that Highland, Minn. died on Tuesland. He lived there until his day, December 18, 2012, at his passing in October 1993; Ethel home. continued to live there until Virgil was born on April her death. 18, 1941, in Highland, Minn. She was a homemaker and to Vernon and Evelyn (Hjelle) enjoyed embroidery and going Johnson. He was raised in Highout with friends. Ethel is land where he lived and farmed survived by two sons, Allan all of his life. He enjoyed music, (Charlene) Sackett of Roches- especially playing the organ. ter and Clifford (Rita) Sack- He loved NASCAR. Virgil ett of Preston; three daugh- enjoyed driving in the demoliters, Janet Sackett of Rochester, tion derby in Preston which he Beverly Sackett of Chatfield did for thirty years. He was a and Rita Sackett of Kountze, very soft-hearted man who had Texas.; three grandchildren, a great love for animals. Most three step-grandchildren, four important to him were his cats. great-grandchildren, five step- Virgil is survived by many

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I wish to extend a sincere and very heartfelt thank you to all my friends, neighbors and relatives who have been so kind and caring and for their good wishes and gifts while I have been recuperating. Thanks to Tom and Genny for taking care of things at home and for their visits; thanks to Digger, Alex and Bryce for their visits and to Duffer, Jen, Brady and Ty for all they have done. Also, thanks to Sandi and family in Milwaukee and Joe and family in Brookings, SD for their cards, photos and best wishes. Finally, a big thank you to Pastor Linda for her visits and communion; to my special roommate, Lavonne, who shares so much with me and to all the doctors, nurses and other medical personnel who have assisted me in this quite unexpected detour in my life. God bless you all and may you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Alberta Fishbaugher

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cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. There was a funeral service for Virgil on Friday, December 21, 2012, at the First Lutheran Church of Highland with the Rev. Pat Hinkie officiating. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery. Hoff Funeral and Cremation service in Rushford assisted the family with arrangements. Carol Jean Woxland Carol Jean Woxland, age 59, of Mabel, Minnesota died Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at her home. Carol was born October 17, 1953 in Kenosha, Wisconsin to Paul and Irene (Johnson) Harris. She attended Rushford High School. On August 14, 1972, she married Clovis Woxland in Houston, Minnesota. They lived in the Rushford, Minnesota; Waupun, Wisconsin; and Lanesboro, Minnesota areas before moving to the Mabel area in 1975. They own and operate Woxland Pump Repair in Mabel and have serviced well pumps throughout the entire area. She enjoyed flowers and gardening, but especially spending time with her grandchildren. Carol is survived by her husband Clovis of Mabel; three children Audrey Hahn of Spring Grove; Brandy (Mark) Williams of St. Lucas, Iowa; and Cory (Nicole) Woxland of Mabel; seven grandchildren, Amanda, Lyndsey, Brittany, Tyler, Ashley, Kylie, and Kelsie (K.C.); three brothers Russell of Centerville, Wisconsin; Steven of Prior Lake, Minnesota; and Kenneth of Lewiston, Minnesota; her mother Irene Harris of Lewiston; mother-in-law Ruth Woxland of Peterson; her dog Snoopy; and very special friends Paul and Sandy Tollefsrud. She was preceded in death by her father Paul; a brother Raymond; a sister Diana; and father-in-law Elmer Woxland. Funeral services were Monday, December 17, 2012, at the Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson with Revs. Ronald and Janet Warnes officiating. Burial was in the West Grace Cemetery in rural Peterson, Minnesota. Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel assisted with arrangements.

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and simply store, without processing. Here is what lasts well into winter, and what I better get busy using while it is still good. Cabbage—especially the leafier Chinese or napa cabbage—is easy to grow and easy to store for many months in a refrigerator. To use, just slice it finely into cole slaw; see today’s recipe. Toss in some chopped apples and fresh or dried cranberries, and top with peanuts or walnuts. This salad is nice left over too, for fish tacos or a tortilla rollup. Kohlrabi is my new favorite vegetable. If you are not familiar with it, it is in the cabbage family, but makes a large bulb just above the ground. It was described by one author as “a cross between an octopus and a space capsule.” I cut away the thick skin and slice up sweet, crispy and juicy slices. It lasts all the way to spring in the vegetable bin in the fridge, great for dipping in hummus, tossing into a salad, or baking like scalloped potatoes. Kossak kohlrabi is a giant variety for storage. Carrots are easy to buy, but also easy to grow if you mulch with unsprayed grass clippings to keep the weeds down. I bag them dry but dirty, while others like to scrub them before putting them in the fridge. Why don’t more people grow celery and leeks? I start them as seedlings in the house, and once

inserted into the garden they are usually problem free. It’s much easier to slice a few leeks than to chop up an onion, and the flavor is mild. Celery keeps a couple of months, and it’s nice to have the flavorful leaves which are usually missing from grocery store celery. Apples are the stars of the fall harvest. What we don’t press into cider, we chill and continue to munch until early spring. Other storage stars include onions, garlic and shallots, which are dried for a few weeks in the garage and stored at room temperature. Potatoes and sweet potatoes need darkness for storage, while squash and pumpkins seem to be happy in any cool place. Veggies that need to be chilled long term can be bagged in plastic, but produce lasts longer if you line the bag with a paper towel and either cut slits in the plastic or leave the bag open. Those special “stay fresh” produce bags really do work better, by letting moisture and ethylene gas escape. I’ve been washing and reusing mine for years. Easier yet, put fruits and veggies directly in to their respective bins in the fridge. It must be admitted that longterm produce storage means that one sometimes has to get over squeamishness. Dirty peels and occasional slimy leaves should be removed, tossed into the compost and forgotten. After the holidays are over and we’ve feasted on sweets and traditional rich Christmas dishes, then it will be time again for everyday meals of fresh foods we grew ourselves.

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Fillmore County Sports Flip the switch By Paul Trende It happens often. It makes no sense. One team comes out hot/looking good, the other cold/not so good. Then those rolls switch after the intermission. The Chatfield boys came out smoking against RushfordPeterson. Looking for some redemption after losing 68-32 to Caledonia two nights earlier, Nate Skare helped the cause, splashing down a three 3’s in the first 5:00. By halftime, the Gophers were up 33-20. R-P, at the point, was 1 of 12 from deep. Somebody then flipped the Trojan (three-point) switch. The baskets got bigger. R-P’s players’ aims got better. By mid second half, the game was tied at 40. Chatfield built a 50-45 edge, before R-P hit some more long balls. The final R-P triple (they were 8-13 in the 2nd half ), a Charlie Krambeer bomb, gave the Trojans a 61-53 lead (3:00). R-P finished it off at the FT line, making 6 of 8 late, and got the win 67-56. The Trojans vaunted full-court trap was also key in the turnaround. Chatfield scored 30 points the first 13:00, 26 the final 23:00. Austin O’Hare (16 pts, 8 rebs,

4 stls), Jorli Hauge (13 pts, 6 stls), Cole Kingsley (13 pts, 8 rebs, 6 assists) and Alex Vix (10 pts) all reached double figures. Kingsley, R-P’s young PG, was everywhere in the 2nd half (unofficially 10 pts, 7 rebs, 5 assists). For Chatfield, Skare finished with 15. Jake Neis added 11 and 5 assists. Junior 6’4” center Brandon Adler was big (10 pts, 4 rebs, 2 assists, 2 stls, 2 blks) off the bench. Chatfield’s record falls to 2-2 in the 3-Rivers, 3-2 overall. R-P improves to 2-2 overall and in league. Miller Block, Put-Back, Equals Gopher Victory The Chatfield and R-P girls also did battle, one night after their boys. After a close 1st half (26-24 Goph’s), Chatfield went on a 22-6 run (as a result of full court pressure) and built 48-30 lead (9:00 left). It looked over. R-P then ratcheted-up the intensity on their full-court press. With about 6:00 left, Chatfield led 50-37. With about 3:00 left, the score was 50-47. A couple MaKenzie Miller buckets made it 54-47, but then more frenetic R-P ‘D’. Two Amy Todd FT’s, a Kendra Crawford steal and lay-up,

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She hit the first FT, but missed the second, ball out of bounds off R-P. Irish was then fouled (0:05). She missed the front end of the 1-and-1, but Miller, the Gopher’s 6’1” standout center, rebounded the miss, put the ball back up and in, cinching it. The Gophs held off R-P 58-55 in a frenzied battle. Miller (21 pts, 6 rebs, 4 stls, 4 blks), Talamantes (15 pts, 6 rebs), and Keefe (2 pts, 12 assists, 7 stls) led Chatfield. For R-P, Crawford had 16, Amy Todd 15, and McNamer 13. Chatfield improved to 3-3 in the 3-Rivers (4-3 overall). R-P falls to 2-3 in league (2-4 overall). Cougars Double-Whip G-E It is always nice when a school’s boys and girls sweep an opponent. It is even nicer when both do so in front of the home crowd. Glenville-Emmons visited Mabel for a boys-girls Friday doubleheader. The guys got things going. M-C had to deal with the limitless range of G-E senior Derek Olson. The 5’8” guard scored his team’s first 11 points, but M-C’s offensive efficiency was the story. For the game, they made 25 of 53 shots, with 15 TOs. A string of 7 straight made FGs in the 1st half turned a tie game into a 29-18-halftime lead. In the 2nd half, M-C had a string of six consecutive FGs made. The run made it academic. The Cougars evened their league/overall record at 2-2 with a 64-51 victory. Juniors Justin Ward (25 pts, 7 rebounds, 5 stls), Noah Manning (15 pts, 4 assists), and Hunter Johnson (13 pts, 5 rebs) were a three-pronged menace. Olson got his (25 points, five 3’s) for G-E. The girls then took the floor. G-E left 8th grader Coranda Vickerman open early. She made the Wolverines pay by

making a pair of trifectas. At the half, M-C led 29-15. In the 2nd half, M-C rolled, outscoring G-E 32-10 for a 61-25-blowout win. Long-armed senior F/C Christy Welscher notched her 4th double-double of the season (18 pts, 10 rebs, 4 blks). Balance was then the word. Carly McCabe (11 pts, 5 rebs), Vickerman (8 pts, 3 assists), Lydia Geving (7 pts, 5 rebs, 4 assists), Danielle Paul (6 pts), and Sara Lind (5 pts, 7 rebs) all contributed heavily. The Lady Cougars are 4-1 in the SEC/overall. They have as many league victories as they did all last year (4-14). Burros Bombing Away To make it short and sweet, the Lanesboro boy’s basketball team is torching the nets from deep this season. They rattled off three wins the week of Monday the 10th, downing Hope Lutheran 86-46, Houston 84-39, and Schaeffer Academy 74-55. The wins ran Lanesboro’s SEC record to a perfect 5-0 (5-1 overall). The trio of senior Erik Peterson and juniors Kole Ruud and Luke Rogers has been scintillating. Against the ‘Canes, each scored 20-plus points. For the week, they hit 35 of the Burros 42 made trifectas (at a 42.2 percent clip). Peterson made 18 of those 42 (8 versus Houston). Ruud has scored 20 or more in four straight games and leads the Burros with 20.3 PPG. Peterson (17.8) and Rogers (16.5) aren’t too far behind. The triumvirate each has scored in double figures every game this season. Moreover, the Burros have sidekicked a little defense with their ultra-smooth drive-and-kick offense. Three of their five SEC foes didn’t score 40 points. They are allowing a minuscule 43 PPG to league opponents (2nd only to Spring Grove’s 41 PPG). Though early, the Lions (4-0, 4-1) and Burros are the front-runners in

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12-11 •Caledonia 68, Chatfield 32 (Chat: 9-43 FG’s, 3-19 on three’s. Cale: Alex Varney 22) •FC 48, W-K 46 (FC: Dan Gatzke 17 pts, 12 rebs; Nick Powell 14 pts, 10 rebs; Jacob Masters 8 assists) •R-P 71, Lewiston-Altura 72; 2 OT (R-P: A. O’Hare 18; Phil O’Shaughnessy/C. Kingsley 12 each. L-A: Josh Ehlenfeldt 25; Jay Sommers 22 (four 3’s); Matt Burfeind 14 pts, 8 rebs; Nate Reps 9 pts, 11 rebs) 12-13 •Grand Meadow 54, FC 69 (FC: N. Powell 22 pts (4-5 from deep), 13 rebs, 4 assists; D. Gatzke 15 pts, 6 rebs, 4 assists; Andrew Coyle 14 pts (7-8 FG’s); J. Masters 7 assists. GM: Trenton Bleifus 17) 12-14 •L-A 65, FC 51 (FC: D. Gatzke 14 pts, 7 rebs. Falcons are 1-3 in the 3-Rivers, 2-3 overall) •Kingsland 58, AA #9 P-E-M 91 (K: Jordan Meskill/Marshall Oeltjen 12. PEM: Nick Shanks 31) •AA #2 Rochester-Lourdes 79, Kingsland 55 (K: J. Meskill/ Quinn Larson 12. Knights are 1-2, 1-4 overall) GBB 12-11 •Hope Lutheran 58, Lanesboro 45 (L: Bailey Gartner 11. HL: Dakota Ellinghuysen 22 pts, 15 rebs. Pat’s led 35-10 at the break (Burro starters were benched for awhile). A 26-8 Burro run got them as close as 51-42) •Chatfield 36, AA #8 Caledonia 50 (Chat: M. Miller 10 pts, 10 rebs. Cale: Taylor Winjim 21; Maddy Mullins 10 pts, 7 rebs. Warriors led by one

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at halftime. Foul trouble plagued the Gophers. FTs: Chat 2-4, Cale 20-27) •L-A 37, R-P 69 (R-P: A. Todd 15 pts, 9 rebs; K. Crawford 14; C. Manfull 13; Keela Brand 11 rebs (7 offensive)) •Schaeffer Academy 38, M-C 49 (M-C: C. Welscher 14 pts, 10 rebs; S. Lind 15 pts, 10 rebs) •FC 58, W-K 43 (FC: Morgan Malley 23; Leah Scheevel 13 pts, 6 rebs, 6 stls; Kaitlynn Aug 10 pts. W-K: Lexi Kanz 17. Falcons-South trailed 30-25 at half, took the lead with 9:00 to play, and got first win of season) 12-13 •FC 38, Lyle/Pacelli 71 (FC: M. Malley 13. L/P: Sarah Holtz 18; Madison Truckenmiller 17 and 8 rebs) 12-14 •FC 45, L-A 42 (FC: Jordan O’Connor 18; M. Malley 12. L-A: Raelynn Speltz 18. FC led by 18 only for the Card’s to tie the contest late at 42. FC hit FT’s to get 2nd win of the year. They are 2-4, 2-5 overall) •P-E-M 65, Kingsland 56 (K: Cheyenne Losey 24 pts, 11 rebs, 4 assists, 4 steals; Lizzie Tart 10 pts. PEM: Sarah Hart 18; Karlie Gilbeck/Hayley Rau 14 each. Knights led at half (33-31). FTs: K 13-26, PEM 17-28) 12-15 •S.A. 47, Lanesboro 53; OT (L: Alisa Warnes 16; Johanna Bearson 13; B. Gartner 10. SA: Melanie Murray 18; Nicole Arpin 16. S.A. sandwiched halftime between 11-0 and 8-2 runs, going from down 19-11 to up 30-21. Burros fought back. A Bearson three sent the game to OT, where Warnes scored 7. Burros are 1-3, 2-4 overall) •Rochester-Lourdes 38, Kingsland 52 (K: C. Losey 20 pts, 8 rebs. Knights are 2-3 in league, 4-5 overall) Wrestling 12-14

•FCLMC 27, St. Charles 41; FCLMC 15, Chatfield 66; Chatfield 54, SC 19 (Chat’s Hank (120) and Harvey (138) Friederichs each had two pins, FCLMC’s Niko Anderson (170) two wins. Gophs are 11-1) •L-A/R-P 57, La Crescent 24; L-A/R-P 45, Lake City 25; La Crescent 31, Lake City 46 (McCoy Tekautz (#10 in AA at 106), Josh Doerr (113/120), Nick Hoff (170), John Heim (195), and Evan Bain (285) wrestled out two wins, Tekautz, Hoff, and Heim via pin fall each time) 12-15 •FCLMC Wolves Holiday Tourney (Chatfield took 1st of 12 teams. FCLMC was 7th, GMLOK 10th. Gophers Hank Friederichs (sophomore, #4 in A at 120, 15-0), Harvey Friederichs (junior, #5 in A at 138,15-0), Jared Goldsmith (sophomore, 106, 14-1), Alex Haffner (junior, #9 in A at 152, 14-1), and A.J. Riley (junior, #10 in A at 132, 13-2) all took first. FCLMC’s Niko Anderson (junior, 170, 12-0) took first. GMLOK’s Lucas Roe (senior, #2 in AA at 160, 9-1) took first. County wrestlers taking 2nd included Chatfield’s Tye Bentz (126), Ryan Meeker (145), Cody Bly (170), and Justin Viss (#3 at in A at 195, wrestled 220), FCLMC’s Connor Hanson (132) and Monty Holm (182)) • St. Charles Tournament (L-A/R-P went 3-0, beating La Crosse-Logan 52-27, St. PaulHarding 56-6, and St. PaulCentral 56-17. M. Tekautz (106/113), J. Doerr (113/120), Sam Riebel (126), and T. Speltz (152) each had three pins. N. Hoff (170), Greg Johnson (182) and J. Heim (195) each wrestled to three wins. Jordan Theede (#3 in AA at 160) made his season debut (concussion) with a forfeit win and two pins. L-A/R-P?s dual record is 11-4)

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County Board sets final budget and levy for 2013 By Karen Reisner In the last Fillmore County Board meeting of 2012, the board approved resolutions for the 2013 budget and levy. County Coordinator Karen Brown reviewed the figures. There will be a budget increase of 7.2 percent and a final levy increase of 2.95 percent, numbers which are far lower than preliminary numbers that the board started with over the summer. Brown noted that a major budget item increase was the almost doubling of the county’s obligation to DFO (Dodge, Fillmore, and Olmsted) Corrections. In 2012 the county contributed $179,971 and in 2013 they will be required to contribute $347,842. There are

also substantial increases in system software expenses. County Program Aid from the state will be decreased from $817,964 in 2012 to $659,829 in 2013. Budgeted revenues and expenditures for road and bridge work increased significantly for 2013. Brown noted the major increase for 2013 will be highway improvements. Commissioner Duane Bakke maintained both intergovernmental revenues and expenditures will increase for road and bridge projects in 2013. Therefore, the county is not really spending 7.2 percent more in 2013 than in 2012 on other regular operating business. Bakke praised everyone’s efforts that helped keep the levy

increase down to 2.95 percent. Other Business In Brief •The board approved an adjustment to the 2013 Merit Pay Plan to be consistent with the Minnesota Department of Human Services changes. The recommendation from the state was an increase of 1.75 percent for 2013 which the board approved (1.5 percent increase had been budgeted). Brown explained they could not go lower than the minimum or higher than the maximum. •Salary requests by elected officials for 2013 were made in August and September. The commissioners kept their salary at $20,000 which puts them under the target level of 95 percent of the average of south-

Rushford-Peterson referendum denied By Kirsten Zoellner In the Rushford-Peterson gymnasium lobby Wednesday, voters choose whether or not to move the district’s plans of a new, $15 million Early Childhood-Grade 5 facility forward. In a margin of 993 to 658 (60.15 percent to 39.85 percent) that plan was rejected. The plans have been part of an ongoing project by the district in its New School Initiative. Originally, the district had hoped to construct an Early Childhood-Grade 12 facility at the cost of $29 million, utilizing potential state funding for up to $20 million of that cost. When all attempts to secure outside funding for the project failed, the district shifted its plans to a phased project that would construct the elementary portion of the school first, with a proposed middle and high school in an additional five to seven years. With the referendum for the

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remodel or building. What’s the next step? What’s the right answer? I do know, so much effort was put into this. You have to respect them for taking charge and trying.” Still, others were not surprised that it failed. The referendum would have relied heavily on the farmer’s within the district taxing them not only for their homestead, but for each additional acre. Still, many of them, like everyone else, were torn. “The timing was just bad for people right now,” noted Rushford farmer Richard Anderson. “My thinking is that for now, they’re just going to have to fix up the building.” Anderson was also surprised at margin of the vote. “For now it’s done with, but it’ll be back. Sooner or later we’re going to have to do something.” Another local farmer, who wanted to remain anonymous, noted that they had voted yes, despite the cost. “Had the referendum passed, my property taxes were scheduled to increase by more than $3,000 a year. Could the type of farm I have bring in more income to cover that? If we could expect good farming weather that would have increased production and good harvest prices, probably yes. There just are not those kind of guarantees in farming! But, I truly feel that we need a new school in Rushford. Some parts are okay and other areas horrible. It would be best to build it all, but with that plan, we need help from the state. It should be forth coming, but the current attitude in St. Paul is negative. We just have to keep working toward a workable solution.” Several voters expressed a need for outside help for funding. One local business owner stressed the district has to do something and that the state needs to help. “This is not a yes or no issue. There has to be a way to get it done. It shows a lack of what they’re doing in St. Paul and what they’re doing for education. For small districts with aging facilities, the formula they’ve come up with [for funding] doesn’t work. We don’t have the number people to do this thing right. This brings to light the lack of support in St. Paul and just throws it right back to the legislators. Schools are an infrastructure.” Board of Education chair Angela Colbenson agreed and was not

east Minnesota counties. The 95 percent of average is $20,728. The county attorney salary was set at $92,544 as requested with commissioner Marc Prestby voting no. The auditor/treasurer salary was set at $70,337 as requested with a unanimous vote. The recorder salary was set at $60,500 as requested with Prestby and Bakke voting no. The sheriff salary including emergency management pay was set at $86,912 as requested with Prestby voting no. •Appropriation for non-profits were approved for 2013. One change for 2013 is the appropriation of $3,000 that had went to Fillmore Family Resources in the past that will now go to the newly

formed Fillmore Family Advocates. •There was discussion on how to best handle the payment of commissioners’ warrants for the rest of December. The board will not meet again until January 8, 2013 due to the fact that the holidays are falling on Tuesdays. It was decided to send the list of warrants to each commissioner and the press to be as transparent as possible. The commissioners can pull any item they have a question about. A motion to then pay the bills retroactively on January 8 was approved. •Commissioner Chuck Amunrud announced that a plan for the Veterans’ Cemetery was submitted to Washington last week for review. He added we are “well on our way.”

surprised at the vote results. “The results are what I expected. It was a lot of money for farmers and business owners, so I completely understand why it didn’t pass. However, we are the lowest taxed district in the area. Our constituents don’t have a lot of money. $6,000-7,000 a year from the state toward our school is simply not enough. The debt equalization aid formula is definitely broken. Add a flood in Rushford, and it equals a desperate plea to the state for help. We just simply need more state help.” As for the board, there are four new members coming on in January. Colbenson hopes they are able to analyze vote results, come up with a new plan, and go back to the voters next year. Superintendent Chuck Ehler insisted that he won’t give up on being an advocate for the school at the state level and that he’s looking ahead to the future. “In my heart, I knew we would have fortunate to receive enough votes to pass. In hindsight, several things stand out. One is the future of the Peterson school and it’s a serious point. We need to incorporate a Peterson center one way or another. Another is the cost impact. The harsh reality is that our taxes have been low for years in comparison to other districts. We

have to make a commitment.” Ehler would not comment on whether or not the board would come back to the community with another referendum in the near future, but he was adamant about the potential remodeling of the facilities. “If we’re going to fix up the building, we’re not going to piecemeal it. We’re going to do it right, gut it, and fix it; make it last for the next 100 years. We’ll take that back to voters and say, ‘Here’s what you asked for. Tell us what it is you want.’” The superintendent also cautioned against further frustrations within the community over the issue. “I hope we can move forward and get past this period of frustration. We need to allow our differences to be shared without making them personal. We have to allow us to come together and be respectful of other peoples’ opinions.” In a joint press release from the Board of Education and district Administration, thanks were expressed to the community. “The residents of Rushford-Peterson Schools have provided us with feedback on the future direction of our school district. Thanks to all those that came out and exercised their right by voting on the referendum.”

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chase sites at the trail head. Dan Christianson has recently been appointed to handle the estate, which includes POP. He acknowledged that it is his job to maximize values for the heirs. Enerson said the city would need to become the POP owner to enter into a voluntary environmental cleanup program. The EDA 2013 budget request includes funding for the purchase of the POP property and for tank removal. The EDA plans to pursue cleanup and redevelopment grants. Other sites discussed include the Harmony Agri site and the current NAPA property. Enerson suggested if the city purchased the NAPA site, they could lease it for a time for a revenue source. One possibility would be to lease it to the NTC. The EDA estimates total costs including the purchase of the three properties, including demolition and tank removal could come to about $350,000. City ownership of a property is necessary to enter into a voluntary clean up program, to apply for brownfield funding, and to apply for DEED redevelopment and demolition programs. The goal is to obtain the properties, clean up the area, to draw attraction to the downtown, and to control water from backing up into the downtown business district. President of the EDA Chuck Aug summed it up as two main

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projects. Near the trail head where the tank is there is an interested developer and the NTC is looking for a permanent site which could possibly be at the POP and Harmony Agri sites. Aug insisted it is now the time to make the commitment to some of these landowners. It is time to see if the city is willing to pursue and buy some of the properties or there is no point in going forward. Aug ended his remarks saying the EDA has done its job, now it is time for the city to make a commitment. Mayor Kurt Reicks stated the properties have to be bought, cleaned up and redeveloped. It needs to be done to improve the city. Reicks said we have to decide if we should direct our staff to pursue financial advisement on how to do it. Councilmen Dave Harrison and Charles Sparks seemed to agree. Councilman Robert Maust said he was concerned about brownfield. No vote was taken, but there was enough of a consensus to move forward. Other Business In Brief •A resolution approving the levy collectible in 2013 as presented was adopted. The total levy for 2013 will be $672,725; a 2.98 percent increase. Councilman David Collett had maintained that the NTC should be funded the same as in 2012. He suggested the $8,500 increase that was in the budget as presented should be removed. Mayor Reicks remarked that the city needs to help the NTC for a time until they can get self

sufficient. A motion to decrease the scheduled funding for the NTC failed. •The council approved the hire of a new Director of Programs and Operations for the NTC. George Spangler said the NTC’s nominee had both a passion for trout and the region with the training to pursue market development and fund raising. He will be a full-time employee with the same benefits as other city employees. The NTC is now a separate 501c3 organization, but the director is technically an employee of the EDA/city. City Administrator Joe Hoffman noted this is a temporary arrangement for insurance and accounting purposes. •A resolution was adopted accepting eighty-eight donations to the city totaling $24,125.41. The largest donation of $15,000 from the Fire Relief Association is intended to be used toward a fire truck and equipment. Half of the donations were for $25 or less. •Approval was given for the CEDA EDA Service Contract for 2013. The only change in the contract from the preceding year is a two percent increase from 2012 or a total of $25,996. The Public Utilities contributes one-third with the EDA/ city’s two-thirds share equaling $17,331. •The NTC has acquired its tax exempt status. It will now do its own accounting instead of being routed through the city. A transfer of a $500 donation intended for the NTC was approved.

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Superintendent Harris addresses school safety By Mitchell Walbridge As Christmas Break quickly approaches for most school districts, the Chatfield School Board met on Monday, December 17 to wrap up the business for 2012. Because it was the December meeting, the Truth in Taxation Hearing occurred during this regular meeting. Superintendent Ed Harris gave an in-depth presentation highlighting the minimal changes in the 2013 proposed budget. Later in the meeting the board members approved the final levy payable for 2013 at $2,197,736.85. Harris noted that this is virtually the same as last year with only a 0.32% percent increase.

From the elementary school, Principal Craig Ihrke wished to remind parents to make sure that their children are dressed appropriately for winter weather. High School Principal Randy Paulson reiterated this to make sure high school students are dressed appropriately for winter as well in the event of a bus breakdown or similar situation. Also from the elementary school, both Principal Ihrke and Elissa Johnsrud gave an update on the reading program that students are participating in this year. Progress has been steady, and students are accelerating at adequate rates with a clear majority of students at their proficient

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reading level or beyond. Johnsrud stated that teachers meet every other week for collaboration on helping any struggling students, but they also come up with ways to keep quickly progressing students challenged. Superintendent Harris gave his monthly address to the board beginning with a topic that is clearly on the minds of many— school safety. Harris explained that parents may struggle to talk to their children about school safety, so the district has put information on the district website and on the district’s Facebook page. The superintendent explained that Chatfield Public Schools has bimonthly meetings for administrators focused on school security, and there is even one scheduled for Wednesday, December 19. Harris stated, “We think we’ve got a really good handle on security.” Before concluding the meeting Board Chair Jerry Chase, Clerk Greg LaPlante, and Treasurer Mike Tuohy were administered the Oath of Office after being re-elected in November. They will each serve another four years. With the adjournment it was announced that the next board meeting will be January 22, 2013, which is a change due to the observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Full agenda for Kingsland School Board By Barb Jeffers Kingsland School Board met on December 17, 2012, at 5:30 p.m. with a full agenda of items. All School Board members were present with the exception of Steve Tart. Also present was Superintendent McDonald. All consent agenda items were approved. There were several public thank you and recognition items including a Thank you to April Horne for giving a $250.00 scholarship for a female pursuing Engineering. The scholarship will be awarded in the Spring of 2013. Another Thank you was to State Farm for donating $500.00 to the sign donation fund, also to IBM for a $3,000.00 donation to the F.I.R.S.T. Robotics program, and to Red Essig for wall calendars donated. Doug Plaehn will be honored for his recognition by the Minnesota School Board Association for his numerous hours spent attending meetings and events. Two school board members whose terms are expiring were recognized and thanked for their service. Peggy Merkel for four years of service, and Alan Williams for 12 years of service. School board committees reported on their recent meetings. Kathy Beevers reported on audits and levy certification, and added a “Thank you, Thank you, Thank you,” to everyone she has worked with at Kingsland. Kathy said she has “enjoyed literally every single day I have

F&M Community Bank promotes Schwarz and Mensink PRESTON, MN – Charles Aug, President of F & M Community Bank, announces the promotions of Mary Schwarz and Sarah Mensink. The bank’s Board of Directors recently elected Mary Schwarz as Vice President and Sarah Mensink as Assistant Vice President. Schwarz was also appointed the manager of F & M’s branch in Chatfield. According to Aug, “These promotions recognize Mary and Sarah’s work accomplishments, dedication, and contributions to the bank. We’re fortunate to be able to provide these opportunities for our employees.” Mensink has been with the bank since October 31, 2003. Her primary responsibilities are in the area of home mortgage lending. Schwarz has been with the bank since January 18, 2005. Her primary responsibilities are in the areas of commercial lending and loan administration while also acting as the Chatfield Branch Manager. F & M Community Bank is a locally-owned community bank which was founded in 1911 and is based in Preston, MN, with a branch office in Chatfield, MN.

worked here.” Principal Hecimovich reported that Kingsland will be featured in a program on the KSMQ Public Television Channel on January 4, 2013 which will feature the STEM initiative in Kingsland School. Mr. Priebe reported on TIES Training, Donuts with Dad, and iPads, and communication. Superintendent McDonald reported on the F.I.R.S.T. Robotics team competition which kicks off January 5, 2013, in Rochester, Minn. Mr. McDonald also reported on school psychological services. New school board members will be Gwen Howard and Troy Asher. Superintendent McDonald spoke about the tragedy in New-

town, Conn. and sent his sympathies to everyone involved. Kingsland sent out information to parents on how to talk to their children about the situation. Superintendent McDonald stated that Kingsland will look at its procedures to make Kingsland “as safe as it possibly can be.” Resignations were approved. Spring coaching staff was approved. Teacher seniority list was approved. Approved Osterud Winter committee. The School Board typically meets at 6:30 p.m., the third Monday of each month. Meetings are held in the District Conference Room. Interested public are invited to attend.

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Fillmore County was awarded a three-year grant to provide Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) throughout the county. A kick-off event celebrating the award was held on December 19. Dr. Roger White from the Mayo Clinic was a speaker at the event. Shown here is, left to right, Deputy Jesse Grabau, Human Resources Officer Kristina Kohn, Commissioner Tom Kaase, County Coordinator Karen Brown, and Sheriff Daryl Jensen. Photo by Jade Sexton

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Concerned citizens volunteer to pound the pavement in St. Charles By Karen Reisner Concerned Citizens of St. Charles have organized to prevent the building of a proposed industrial sand processing facility and rail spur on the east edge of their city. Also included in the plans is a six-mile underground pipeline to be used to transport some of the sand to the plant. The project has been proposed by Minnesota Proppant, Inc. who have suggested this will be the largest “frac”

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sand (Frac Sand) within the city limits of St. Charles, Minnesota.” Fred Troendle, who was standing in for Travis Lange who was home with the flu, explained to the group of near 40 volunteers gathered at Faith Lutheran Church on December 16 a plan to continue to collect signatures on petition forms. They intend to continue until 100 percent of the residences in St. Charles have been visited. As of December 4, they had collected 906 signatures on the petition. The signed petitions were laid out covering four long tables. These signatures represent 49 percent of the people who voted in the last city election. Volunteers have been to about 60 percent of the city’s residences so far. Of those residents, Troendle said 80 percent voiced concerns against having the facility in their community. Ten percent wanted the facility and ten percent didn’t care. He later said that he can’t believe the city council will vote against the concerns of 80 percent of the residents. A letter from Lange maintained that the city charter, section 5.01 “Powers Reserved by the People” states that if a valid committee presents a measure and has a minimum of fifteen percent of the voter turnout at the last electoral election, “the measure must be acted on by the City Council or the measure is to be voted on by the citizens of St. Charles.” However, city administrator Nick Koverman in a letter to Lange said the Municipal Planning Act, Minnesota Statute 462.351-.364, has trumped the local charter. Therefore, the issue can not be presented for public vote. The petitions and 906 signatures had been presented at the December 11 city council meeting. Due to the number of signatures the petitions will be an agenda item at the first council meeting in 2013. The Municipal Planning Act does not preempt the city council from taking action. The hope is that the city council will either adopt the proposed ordinance or allow a public vote on the issue, following the wishes of St. Charles citizens. Troendle noted that St. Charles Township has twice voted against the processing plant project. Landowners then requested that the city annex the 300 acres on Cherokee Road, east of the city where the facility is to be constructed. If the city annexed the property and the proposed processing plant were to be built, the city would need to extend a water pipeline out to the plant at considerable expense to the city. The city council chose not to take action until an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) was completed, which is now in the process of being done. Troendle related that many of the citizens of St. Charles see it as a “quality of life” issue. Forty percent of citizens are young families See FRAC SAND Page 27 

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truck traffic and health concerns associated with silica dust and chemicals used in processing. EIS The Winona Post has reported that the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) had sent data to the Winona County Board (December 11) suggesting that they may have to require the proposed industrial sand mines near St. Charles (two in Saratoga Township) and the proposed processing plant near St. Charles

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to complete an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). They asked the county board to consider the “cumulative impacts.” An EIS is very expensive and time consuming and much more detailed than an EAW. It could take a year or more to prepare and would provide significant detail as to the environmental consequences of the combined impact of both the mines and the plant in Winona County and possibly in the region.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY, DEC. 25 Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels. For fundraiser info, call 507-867-3583.* Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* AA Meeting, 7pm, Faith United Methodist Church, Spring Valley. “Living in the Solution.” Newcomers welcome.* Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St, Rushford.*

Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St. Chatfield.* Harmony AA Group- Harmony Community Center, 8pm, For more info call 612-251-3822 or 507-272-2191*

THURSDAY, DEC. 27 Free Senior Coffee, 9am, Heritage Grove, Harmony.* Story Hour- Harmony Public Library, 11am. No school, no story hour.* Canton Senior Citizens meet at 1pm for cards and visiting, Canton Community Center.*

MONDAY, DEC. 31 Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.* TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) Meeting, Spring Valley Care Center Activity Room. Weigh-in from 5:45-6 p.m. Meeting from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Questions contact Judy at 507-346-2469.* NA Meeting, 7:00pm, United Methodist Church, downstairs, Preston. Call Jay for info 507-3996089. *

SATURDAY, DEC. 29 Lanesboro AA Group, 8:00pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, call 507-251-1771 or 765-2518.*

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Monday, December 24, 2012

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1364 LONE STONE CT SE, CHATFIELD

• 2 Bedroom • Quality Built in 2006 • Steel Siding

• 2 Bedroom • Erect wall for 3rd • 3 Bath • Wet bar • 2 Bedroom plus den • 2 Baths • 2 Car garage

• 4 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Main floor laundry • 1 Bedroom • Cheaper than renting

#4027871

• 3+ Bedrooms on same level • 2 Baths • 2 Car garage • Numerous updates • Move-in cond.

315 BENCH ST SW, CHATFIELD

#4030895

• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Original woodwork • Leaded windows • Paneled doors • Hardwood floors • 2 Enclosed porches • Numerous improvements LARGE BI-LEVEL HOME BUILT IN 2000

#4039978

502 MARGARET ST NE, CHATFIELD

#4040682

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 baths • 2 Car garage • Hardwood floors • 3 Bedrooms plus den • 2 Baths • 2 Car garage • Exceptional layout • .47 acre lot • Patio • Open Staircase • Sunroom • Remodeled 2nd floor • Quality windows • Maintenance free exterior • Steel Siding • New roof • Fenced backyard • Backyard has no neighbors and is very private INCOME POTENTIAL IN LOWER LEVEL

$132,900 #4041555

425 GROVE ST NE, CHATFIELD

• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage • 3,000 sq. ft. • Walnut cabinets • Island • Upgraded appliances • New roof, windows & flooring throughout • Fireplace • Partial fenced yard • 0.48 acre

#4041576

• 5 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Open layout • Cherry cabinets • Quality windows • Paneled doors • Maple floors • 9’ ceilings in lower level • Fireplace • Deck • Great cul-de-sac location • ½ acre lot • Storage shed

PEACE & QUIET AWAIT YOU!

#4027142

$224,900 327 BENCH ST SW, CHATFIELD

#4040927

• 6 Bedroom • 3 Bath • 2 lots • 4,966 sq. ft. • Pocket doors • Crown moldings • 2 staircases • Leaded windows • Built-ins • Butler pantry • Finished walk-up attic • Sauna • 2 car garage CLEAN & ENERGY EFFICIENT

• Updated main floor w/1,320 sq ft & bath • 2-1 Bedroom apartment’s w/separated utilities

ESTABLISHED AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS

$299,900 NEW PRICE

105 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD

#4039977

• Great Opportunity to be your own Boss! • Turn Key, Call for details!

$279,900 #4037085

• 4 Bedrooms • 5 baths • Brick exterior • Main floor living • 3’ doors • 9’ Ceilings • 4,784 sq. ft. • 1.3 acre lot • Private Drive • LL previously used as mother-in-law residence

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY - DUPLEX

$69,900 315 SILVER ST N, WYKOFF

#4040531

+/- 5 ACRES

$129,900

16985 ORIOLE ROAD, WYKOFF

• 3 Bedroom • Main floor living • Deck • 2 car garage • Maintenance free exterior • New roof & windows • Just move-in

$109,900

#4040771

• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Manufactured home • 30’x40’ Shop with 32’ pole shed attached • Storage shed • Good well & septic

$59,900 #4040978

• 2-2 Bedroom Units • Numerous updates • Live on main floor and renter make payment • Great Location across from School • Easy convert back to 4 bed, 2 bath, single family home

10 ACRES

#4040527

TOWNHOME LOTS $279,900

7189 90TH ST SE, STEWARTVILLE

205 MAIN ST, FOUNTAIN

• 3 Bedroom • 2 bath • Fully furnished • Totally remodeled from the studs in 1992 • Oversized 2 car garage (24’x34’) • Main floor living • Move-in-condition

SPECTACULAR WALK-OUT RANCH

UP TO 65 ACRES AVAILABLE

NEW LISTING

601 CHATFIELD AVE NW, PRESTON

#4039553

213 DIVISION ST NE, CHATFIELD

• 3 Main floor bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage • Main floor Laundry • Great room w/gas fireplace • Formal Dining • Updated Kitchen & Bath • New roof • flooring • vinyl siding • central air unit

212 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD $64,900

NEW PRICE

1300 CONWAY LANE SE, CHATFIELD

$139,900

AMAZING SPACE & WOODWORK

$189,900 926 JOHN & MARY LANE SE, CHATFIELD

CHEAPER THAN RENT

OPEN LAYOUT & UPDATED RAMBLER

COMMERCIAL

$154,900

$149,900 615 FILLMORE ST SE, CHATFIELD

SOLD • 4 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Open layout • 3 Finished levels

521 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD

$121,900

RANCH WITH MAIN FLOOR REMODELED

NEW LISTING

LOTS FOR SALE CHATFIELD – Fingerson & Donahoe First Subd. Covenant controlled neighborhood with lg cul-de-sac, walk-out lots w/private backyards. Lots starting at $29,900. NEW PRICING AND ADDITIONAL LOTS AVAILABLE! LANESBORO – 1.43 acre building site within city limits. Great views, walkout, city utilities, protective convenants apply. $44,900 #4031256 RACINE – Lyman’s Second Subdivision. Located in newer development on cul-de-sac street with city utilities, choice of builder and covenant controlled. Hurry only 3 lots available. Prices starting at $19,900. WYKOFF/FILLMORE AREA – 2 approximately 25 acre rural building sites with spectacular views and CRP. #4040787 & #4040788 priced at $149,900/each.

$119,900

NEW CARPET THROUGHOUT!

DARLING CAPE COD

TIM DANIELSON

CHARACTER GALORE - SUPERIOR MAINTAINED

1-800-852-0010 • www.darrrealty.com Rushford, MN

$399,900 #4036698

549 EAST 4TH ST., ST. CHARLES

#4041628

CHATFIELD ORCHARD RIDGE LOTS –BANK OWNED Townhome lots with private backyards (4 walkout, 2 level). This upscale neighborhood is on a paved dead end road with city utilities. Only $20,000/each.

• 3 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Private lot with great view • Main floor living • Maple floors & cabinetry • 3 Bedroom • 3 Bath ranch built in 2001 • In floor heat on both levels • 2 fireplaces • 0.90 acre lot • Heated shop w/bath • 2 pole sheds • 2 Cattle sheds • Calf shed • Just off the blacktop • 15 min to Rochester • Heated 3 car garage • Sprinkler system • Invisible fence

• Additional Land Available

For more information on these listings and others visit...

www.timdanielson.com

#4037339

208 ST. PAUL STREET SW, PRESTON $27,000 • Professional office space or retail • Display window • hardwood floors • ½ Bath • 1 Bedroom apartment on second floor

117 FILLMORE ST W, PRESTON $75,000

#4041489

NEW LISTING

• Updated Commercial building • Professional office space or retail • 2 bedroom apt (425/month), 1 bedroom apt. ($300/month) • Great location across from courthouse DOGPATCH BAR & GRILL

NEW LISTING

$325,000 10594 TROY VALLEY DRIVE., ST. CHARLES

• Business Opportunity • 2.3 acres • Trout Creek • Totally remodeled Tavern of yesteryear • Bar w/ fireplace, Dance Area, Kitchen/Prep area • Remodeled 2 bedroom house w/ carport

#4041744

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Roxanne Johnson, Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI RoxanneJohnson@remax.net Cell: 507-458-6110

Select Properties

25 Center St. W, Harmony, MN 55939 www.SEMNrealestate.com • remax@harmonytel.net Toll Free: 888-839-2142

Relax & Enjoy! 2 bedroom, 2 bath, townhome. Great layout with generous sized rooms. Attached garage, CA, patio, appliances included. $120,000

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210 Park St. PEtErSon, mn

401 north St nW PrESton, mn

Surprisingly spacious 4 bedroom, 2 ½ bath home. Updates include siding, windows, furnace & central air. 784 sq ft 2 car heated garage $85,000

405 Spring St. nW, PrESton, mn

Spacious 3 bedroom, 1 ¾ bath home with an updated galley kitchen open to family room, and a nice wooded backyard. Large family room addition with fireplace. Basement features a rec or hobby area. $110,000

38608 Cty 24, LEnorA, mn

Charming well cared for 2 bedroom 2 bathroom home. Rural setting, newer garage with attached greenhouse. Heated Amish built summer kitchen. Additional lot available. $74,900

355 3rd Ave SE, HArmony, mn

401 County rd 8, FoUntAIn, mn

Traditional brink home. Original oak hardwood floors & woodwork on the main floor. Walk in pantry, plus built-in, main floor bedroom & open staircase. 1 car detached garage. $59,900

A must see! 3 bedroom ranch home. Eat in kitchen w/ newer counter tops, center island & pantry. Updated windows, siding & shingles. Lower level family room, bedroom, 3/4 bath & office. $103,900

210 Center St. W HArmony, mn

611 Kenilworth Ave S, LAnESboro, mn Charming, historical Victorian home with an addition featuring office/business space with finished basement below. Wonderful original woodwork. Updated kitchen and bathrooms. $349,900

Lovely turn of the century home. 9 ft ceilings, pillars, decorative moldings, hardwood floors, & original cabinetry detail. Eat in kitchen, plus a large dining room. Large 3 season porch. $94,900

25 3rd Ave nW, HArmony, mn

3 bedroom home, great location on quiet tree lined street. Hardwood floors under carpet. Main floor bedroom, 1/2 bath, and laundry with roomy kitchen. Full bath & 2 bedrooms up. Det garage. No back yard neighbors.$52,000

120 4th St SW, HArmony, mn

285 niagara Ct, HArmony, mn

Spacious 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch home on a quiet street with hardwood floors in kitchen and living room. Family room with stone fireplace. Backs up to country, no backyard neighbors! 3 season porch to enjoy views. $104,900

Newly painted, move in ready! 3 bedroom ranch home on quiet street, open living & dining, access to back yard from kitchen. LL rec and storage area & 1 car det garage. $77,990

Great backyard with no backyard neighbor! 3 Bedroom, 2 bath. Updates include shingles, siding, windows & patio door, LL offers great storage & room to expand. Att garage. $78,000

30 3rd Ave nW, HArmony, mn

340 A 5th Ave SE, HArmony, mn Comfort by Design this 2 bedroom, 2 bath townhome offers open living & dining area, ample storage, att garage , patio, appliances. $123,000

Pretty & Practical! Nicely updated 2 bedroom home, new kitchen with solid surface counter tops, updated bath, oak panel doors, CA, deck, 2 car det garage. $61,500

You won’t believe the space in this 2 bedroom home. Beautiful oak hardwoods, updated windows & shingles, private covered patio and large det garage $68,000

235 1st Ave nE

450 2nd St SE, HArmony, mn

Everything is ready! One level home on a corner lot! 2 bedroom, 2 bath, kitchen open to dining, breakfast bar, att 2 car garage. $104,900

Move in ready! Well kept 3 bedroom, 1 ¾ bath, nicely updated kitchen with access to composite deck, finished family room on lower level, 2 car garage. $109,900

340 b 5th Ave SE, HArmony, mn

312 Preston St nW PrESton, mn

Kelsey Fischer Licensed Assistant Office 507-886-4221

HArmony, mn 45742 Cty 29, mAbEL, mn Quality built ranch home on 10 acres offers House and Shop! Spacious 4 bedroom home, bright & open floor plan with step saving kitchen. Two good a picture perfect setting overlooking a trout sized bedrooms upstairs with super storage space. stream. Geothermal heat, Custom Amish Detached garage also has an attached workshop with cabinets, floors, and millwork. Professionally full basement and storage shed. Located on dead-end street! $69,900 landscaped & cedar fencing. $259,900

Jewel road PrESton, mn

Super location just north of Preston, a few building options. Approx 15 acres of crop land, deer and turkey, and not far to trout fishing and the Root River Trail System. 41.3 acres, mixture of woods and crop land. $190,000

330 main Ave S, HArmony, mn

212 Street PrESton, mn

100 acres of woods, meadows and a creek bottom provide excellent deer and turkey hunting. 25 tillable acres in alfalfa/clover, adjoins Forestville State Park. $315,000

SoLD - 32776 136th St. Harmony SoLD - 19731 Aurora rd. mabel

203 Coffee St. LAnESboro, mn

Church Hill School Condos

Quaint 2 bedroom, 1.5 story home with view A unique opportunity & great location, 1 of north bluff, easy access to downtown, trail, finished unit on first floor, 1,106 sq ft with garage $150,000, 1 unfinished unit on top theatres & river. Great Location! $59,900 floor with panoramic view 1,478 sq ft with garage $150,000.

Church Hill School Condos

A unique opportunity & great location, 2 finished units, purchase together or separate, garage option, rent to own option, North Unit $110,000, South Unit $125,000

Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI

22826 OAk HIll DRIVE, SpRING VAllEy $189,000

If you are looking for small town quiet living look no further. In the small village of Greenleafton you will find a beautiful 3 bdrm, 2 bath walk out ranch style home. The lower level is completely finished with new updated neutral carpet, bath, office area currently used as guest room, and large family room. The upper level has 3 bdrms, bath, eat in kitchen, main floor laundry, dining area and deck off kitchen area overlooking back yard. The back yard is private with many mature trees. It is move in ready! Seller will consider a Lease with option to purchase or rental contract.

Approximately 12 Acres located south of Spring Valley on Sample Road. Part of abandoned railroad property with some hay ground. Excellent habitat for wildlife & great hunting land.

Todd Hadoff

$77,500 $117,500 630 MAin ST. ChATFiELd

14 WinOnA ST ChATFiELd

2.8 acres • Private setting • Steel Siding 3-car Heated Garage • 2 Fireplaces • W/O • Patio Abundance Of Wildlife • Wood Floors • Main Floor Laundry/Mudroom • Open Floor Plan

Wood Floors • 2 enclosed porches • 2 Baths Steel Siding • New Roof • All new sheet rocked walls • Main floor laundry

Ranch Home • New Roof • New Windows Wood Floors • Remodeled bath • Gas Fireplace 3-season porch

22 yEARS ExpERIENCE SERVING ROCHESTER AND SE MN

COMMERCIAl BuIlDING - wykOFF Completely renovated building that is ideal for any type of restaurant, catering or other business opportunity. The lower level is finished for additional space. $199,900 NEw lISTING - COMMERCIAl BuIlDING lANESBORO Great opportunity to own large commercial building in a high traffic area. Potential business could be retail, restaurant/ bar, convenience store/grocery, crafts or many other uses. Can be divided off. Apartment above for rental or personal use. $89,900

LOTS FOR SALE

$109,900

80 acres near Ostrander. 52 acres coming out of CPR fall of 2012. Estimated tillable acreage is 63 acres with conversion of the pasture acres to the east of the site. The building site is estimated at 3 acres with 8 acres woods and old gravel pit to the south of the site. New planting of evergreen trees on south line. Good soils, Racine, Ostrander silt loams, Floyd & Clyde silty clay loams. The property - including house, well & septic are being sold “AS IS” . This is an estate sale

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COMMERCiAL

2103 MARgARET ST. ChATFiELd

PEnDInG - 16108 305th Ave Harmony

11214 160TH ST. OSTRANDER $520,000

If you are looking for over 12 acres of land on a hard surface road...look no further! This home has been renovated and remodeled - updated and new kitchen, main floor master bedroom with master bath, hardwood floors, family room with fireplace, loft area, mud room/laundry area on main floor, 2 porches, 30x36 w/heated work shop & 2 10’x8’ doors, 50x36 pole barn & other small buildings & lean to for storage of firewood. The land consists of grassland that has been chemical free over 20 years, groves of mature trees and numerous perennial gardens. The property has been professionally landscaped with walk way paths leading to house and garage.

Estate Industry!

$389,900

SoLD - 15523 Cty 9 Hwy Preston PEnDInG - 10252 351st Ave Canton

10245 ST. Hwy 16, SpRING VAllEy $229,000

The leader In The Real Cell 507-259-5454

SoLD - 18245 160th St Spring Valley

May the spirit of ChristMas touCh your heart and fill your hoMe with love. there is no better tiMe than this to say thank you and to wish you a happy holiday season! froM My faMily to yours, brenda sheldon

xxx SAMplE ROAD, SpRING VAllEy $62,900

15478 COuNTy 9, pRESTON $109,000

Website: www.toddhadoff.com E-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com

XXX Cty 24 LEnorA, mn

Great opportunity and super location! Located on Wooded lot, zoned agricultural, buildable for the courthouse square. Main floor 1298 sq ft of space. Upstairs has additional 3 offices, bathroom storage shed or barn. Located on black top & spacious break room area. Basement is equipped road on edge of Lenora. $9,500 with shelving & storage. $60,000

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

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

Executive home on approx 1.5 acres of land in Oak Hill Drive subdivision. 4 bdrms, 4 ba., 2 story Colonial w/hdwd flrs, main floor sep lndry, formal living & dining areas, family rm w/fireplace, potting shed, storage shed, fenced, new mound septic system, perennial gardens & luscious landscaping. LL finished - used as a home photography business. Could easily have a home business run from the abundance of rooms w/various sizes.

125 St. Paul Street PrESton, mn

SoLD - XXX Drake rd. Lanesboro

FARMS & ACREAgE

Reduce

13947 117 ST. SE ChATFiELd

$239,900

2 acres • 3 bedrooms on main floor • 2 baths 24x24 family room w/maple ceilings • Wood Floors Gas fireplace • Vinyl siding • 2 car att. garage • 30x32 shed w/ heated shop Edge of town • Overlooks city

Chatfield - Fingerson & Donahoe - 1st Subdivison - Lots Starting At - $29,900 $99,900

$234,900

322 PROSPECT ST. ChATFiELd

312 BEnCh ST. SW ChATFiELd

3 Bedroom Ranch • 2 Baths 3 Season Porch • 2 Car Garage Main Floor Laundry

3+ Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Gas Fireplace 2 Car Garage • New Roof • Vinyl Siding

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$164,900

$159,900

$81,500

310 MAPLE ST. LAnESBORO

3 Bedroom on main floor • Wheel Chair Assess. In-Floor Heat in House & Garage •3 Baths Main Floor Laundry • Fireplace $119,900

19405 ST. hWy 80 WykOFF 707 ROChELLE AvE. S LAnESBORO

2 Story • 3+ Bedrooms • Porch 2 Full Baths • Main Floor Laundry • 2 Car Garage

4 + acres • 4 bedrooms on main floor Main floor laundry • Large deck • 720 Sq. Ft. Garage Large Ranch • Enclosed Breezeway $149,900

$45,000 418 WinOnA ST. ChATFiELd

513 SPRing AvE PRESTOn

4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Wood Floors • 4 Season Porch • 9’ Ceilings Maple Kitchen Cabinet • New Windows & Doors • 988 sq. ft. garage w/ heated shop • 6/10 acre lot • Porch • Patio • Main Floor Laundry • Alot of Storage Garden • Firepit • Formal Dining • Living room

Knotty Pine Throughout • 2 Car Garage Main Floor Laundry • Enclosed Porch

605 1/2 CALhOun AvE. LAnESBORO

3 Bedroom • 2 full baths • Walk-out insulated garage • Living room • Dining room • Family Room

$335,000 135 SALEM PT. dR. SW ROChESTER

Townhouse • 4 Season Porch • Patio • 3 Baths Fireplace • 3 Bedrooms • Main Floor Living

11687 dEER ROAd MABEL Cabin on 16 acres • Knotty Pine • Steel siding New well & septic • Covered porch In-floor heat • Loft area • Laundry

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A Great Read! PUBLIC NOTICES 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: Major and Company Accounting and tax 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. 409 Spring ave Preston, MN 55965 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. schreier, Mclaughlin & Company, inc. 409 Spring ave Preston, MN 55965 4. I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: 11-29-12 Signed: /s/ Ronald Schreier Ronald Schreier - Owner Publish 24,31

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notice of mortgage foreclosure sale THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. DATE: December 19, 2012 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: January 14, 2005 2. Mortgagors: Gary M. Steuart 3. Mortgagees: Jennings State Bank 4. Recording Information: Recorded on January 31, 2005, as Document Number 344558, in the Office of the County Recorder of Fillmore County, Minnesota 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: Assigned to Central Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation by written assignment recorded on September 22, 2010, as Document Number 380410, in the recording office stated in paragraph 4. I N F O R M AT I O N REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 02-0112-000 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Lots 121 and 122 Original Plat in the Village now City of Mabel, excepting therefrom the North 6 feet of Lot 121 previously conveyed to the City, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens) 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 203 North Main Street, Mabel, Minnesota 55954. other foreclosure data 9. The person holding the Mortgage: [check one] is a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are […]. The transaction agent’s mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is […]. is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Central Bank. 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Jennings State Bank. INFORMATION REGARDING Foreclosure 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $ 65,000.00. 13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $46,762.45. 14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Fillmore County, Minnesota, at public auction on February 14, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., at Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN 55965-1080. 15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 months after the date of sale. 16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is N/A. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Joseph M. Paiement 221 East Myrtle Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Central Bank Publish 24,31,7,14,21,28

notice of mortgage foreclosure THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. DATE: December 19, 2012 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: March 20, 2009 2. Mortgagors: Gary M. Steuart 3. Mortgagees: Jennings State Bank 4. Recording Information: Recorded on March 25, 2009, as Document Number 370622, in the Office of the County Recorder of Fillmore County, Minnesota 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: Assigned to Central Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation by written assignment recorded on September 22, 2010, as Document Number 380410, in the recording office stated in paragraph 4. I N F O R M AT I O N REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 02-0081-020 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Lots 74 and 75, Original Plat of the City of Mabel, Fillmore County, Minnesota Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens) 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 142 South Main Street, Mabel, Minnesota 55954. other foreclosure data 9. The person holding the Mortgage: [check one] is a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are […]. The transaction agent’s mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is […]. is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Central Bank. 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Jennings State Bank. INFORMATION REGARDING Foreclosure 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $ 175,000.00. 13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $141,703.42 14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Fillmore County, Minnesota, at public auction on February 14, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., at Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN 55965-1080. 15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 months after the date of sale. 16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is N/A. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Joseph M. Paiement 221 East Myrtle Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Central Bank Publish 24,31,7,14,21,28

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-12-876 In Re: Estate of Steven James Siegle 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. No will has been presented for probate.The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Cynthia L. Siegle, whose address is 30477 Quintet Drive, Stewartville, MN 55976, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as co-personal representatives or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the 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 inter-

ested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative have the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of testamentary 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: 12/12/12 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative William P. Volkmar Dunlap & Seeger, P.A. 206 South Broadway, Suite 505 Rochester, MN 55904 Attorney License No: 113104 Telephone: (507)288-9111 FAX: (507) 288-9342 Publish 17,24

PUBLIC NOTICES STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-12-877 In Re: Estate of Georgia S. Larson a/k/a Georgia Larson Decedent NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS Notice is given that Informal probate of the Decedent’s will dated October 1, 2008, has been filed with the registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Martha Lager, whose address is 524 East Main Street Caledonia, MN 55921, as Personal Representative of the estate of the above decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative, and the personal representative is empowered to fully administer the estate, including, after 30 days from the date of the issuance of her letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate, unless objections thereto are filed with the Court (pursuant to Section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders. Notice is further given that all creditors having claims against the said estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred. Dated: December 14, 2012 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar JAMES D. ATTWOOD Court Administrator ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Timothy A. Murphy (MN #76594) Rippe, Hammell & Murphy PLLP PO Box 149 Caledonia, Minnesota 55921 Telephone: (507)725-3361 Fax: (507) 725-5627 Publish 24,31 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-12-893 In Re: Estate of Orlenn Ardell Peterson 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. No will has been presented for probate. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Joseph Wayne Stevenson, whose address is 314 Forest Street, Lime Springs, Iowa 52155, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as co-personal representatives or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the 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 have the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of testamentary 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: 12/19/12 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Eric S. Corson Attorney for the Personal Representative CORSON LAW OFFICES, LLC PO Box 65 117 St. Paul Street SW Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2121 Attorney #0350357 Publish 24,31

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summary of minutes December 11, 2012 County Board Meeting The Fillmore County Board met in regular 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 following resolutions were adopted by the Board: UNNUMBERED RESOLUTION: Agreement with MN Department of Transportation for detour of Trunk Highway #16 on CSAH #12 and CSAH #5 UNNUMBERED RESOLUTION: Agreement with MN Department of Transportation for detour of Trunk Highway 16 on CSAH #17 and CSAH #8 The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda. • the following Consent Agenda: 1. November 27, 2012 County Board minutes. 2. Family and Medical Leave for employee #1386. 3. Family and Medical Leave for employee #82. 4. Merit increase for Sylvia Leitzen, Support Enforcement Aide. 5. Appointment of Karen Brown, Coordinator, to MN Council on Local Results and Innovation. 6. Payment to MN Counties Computer Cooperative for 2013 MCAPS Annual Maintenance fee. • purchase of John Deere replacement snow blower from Preston Equipment. • purchase of ten Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response dual head radios. • amended Capital Assets Policy. • proposal for removal of sheetrock and insulation, mold and transite ductwork beneath floor at Highway Office. • Mavo Systems Change Order #1 for carpet tile and mastic asbestos removal at Highway Office. • denied Schwab Change Request #5 for Highway Administration Building. • payment of Pay Application #1 to Schwab, Inc. • Final Pay Request to Angstrom Analytical for Highway asbestos abatement project. • payment of invoice from Kane and Johnson for work at Highway Department. • denied Kane and Johnson proposal for additional interior finish design services at Highway Administration Building. • Schwab change order to replace a door at lower cost to County which will match other specified doors. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount A+ Imaging Systems, copier contract $654.43 Amunrud, Chuck, mileage $516.15 Association of MN Counties, registration fees $2,200.00 Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, services $730.00 CDW Government, Inc., equipment purchase and services $1,295.08 Election Systems & Software, election costs $8,136.67 Erickson, Steven, services $880.00 Fillmore County Journal, publishing $916.32 Fillmore County Treasurer, fuel $3,679.26 Goodhue County Sheriff’s Dept., services, supplies $1,883.68 Integra Telecom, services $1,042.03 Motorola, equipment purchase $5,818.00 West Payment Center, reference material $762.12 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $28,513.74 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (61 bills - not listed) $9,249.31 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $37,763.05 INFRA FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Motorola, equipment purchase $5,818.00 Next Generation Safety, LLC, equipment purchase $31,362.47 TOTAL INFRA FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $37,180.47 TOTAL INFRA FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (1 bill - not listed) $27.90 TOTAL INFRA FUND $37,208.37 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Auto License Bureau, tax, title, license $1,549.17 Braun Intertec Corporation, Inc., services $2,450.50 Bruening Rock Products, Inc., rock $6,372.15 Cargill, Inc., salt $3,486.16 Grainger, supplies $793.99 H & L Mesabi, parts $5,111.72 Hammell Equipment, Inc., parts $574.29 Hovey Oil Co., Inc., fuel $9,922.62 LaCrosse Truck Center, Inc., parts $876.09 Nelson Auto Center, pickup purchase $23,021.92 RDO Equipment Co., parts $4,014.40 South MN Lubes, supplies $2,328.75 Titan Machinery, parts $1,155.25 Universal Truck Equipment, Inc., parts $694.16 Whitewater Wireless, services $15,571.91 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $77,923.08 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (28 bills - not listed) $3,926.79 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $81,849.87 SANITATION FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (NONE) $0.00 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (2 bills - not listed) $132.63 TOTAL SANITATION FUND $132.63 AIRPORT FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS OVER $500 (NONE) $0.00 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (3 bills - not listed) $415.00 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND $415.00 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 Karen Brown, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 24

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