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Rushford sees no increase for 2012 levy

By K irsten Zoellner

kzoellner@fillmorecountyjournal.com

“I am of the opinion, and I think it’s justified, that we set the levy at zero percent.” That was the opening sentiment of Councilor Vern Bunke as the Rushford City Council deliberated one last time before setting the final 2012 levy. “The last two years, I’ve asked for plans or proposals to show meaningful reduction in operating expenses; some tightening of the belt.

These are for all practical purposes taxes on the citizens. It’s an extra burden,” he continued.

The city had been considering a 4.7 percent increase to cover debt service of capital improvement projects. There was no projected increase in operating costs. Citing a desire to demonstrate to the citizens that their council is attempting to cut spending, the council

and City Administrator Steve Sarvi debated the effects of no increase.

“You’re asking to chop another $34,300 off the budget. I think we could do that. If we needed funds, we could transfer out of Economic Development,” said

without having to dip in?” questioned Councilor Mark Honsey.

After hearing there would likely be, despite the additional debt service burden, the decision was unanimous to declare no increase in the levy.

City staff was quick to point

“If we hold our foot to the fire, the council and staff, and work cooperatively, we can find some creative ways to operate this city.”

Vern Bunke, City Council member Sarvi. “We could do it, but we’d need to say no to some things.”

“I appreciate all that’s been done, but I think we can do more,” urged Bunke. “If we hold our foot to the fire, the council and staff, and work cooperatively, we can find some creative ways to operate this city.”

“Is there enough to sustain us

out, however, that citizens will still see an increase in taxes in 2012 in part to the Homestead Market Credit and the financial wizardry of the state.

The future of the former Municipal Liquor Store building is taking shape. Administrator Sarvi presented the council with a draft version of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the lease

Kingsland School District approves a levy increase

By K evin Blanchard kevin@olmstedcountyjournal.com

The Kingsland School Board approved a 4.41 increase for the 2012 tax levy at their meeting Monday, December 19.

The board held the state mandated Truth in Taxation public hearing to present the 2012 budget and the proposed levy.

Business Manager Kathy Beevers presented a two-year comparison of the proposed tax levy for the district. In 2011, the certified levy was $1,942,571. The board approved a certified levy for 2012 at $2,028,326.

Beevers said that the county, city and school have done a

all details until they see what develops.

There was some concern, however. “I worry that we’ll be doing this again in a year,” noted Honsey. “What will be the term or requested length of the contract?”

While the city isn’t making demands, it’s clear that requests for a lease with greater contract lengths will prove more viable in the long run.

Once proposals are in, the Liquor Committee of Honsey be complete within six weeks and fellow Councilor Robert Dahl will review them and time.

Referring to the RFP, Coun- bring recommendations to the cilor Honsey, a member of council’s consideration. the Liquor Committee, added, In related news, the city has “Leave it vague. See what sticks authorized Mayor Chris Haland what we get back.” City lum to sign a letter to the staff already has a figure in mind, USDA accepting the opportubased on market values, for the nity for funding in the form of leasing cost of the facility. They a loan and grant for the proare keeping tight-lipped about See RUSHFORD Page 7  and operation of the establishment to a private party. The RFPs will likely be due back by late January. Space studies on the current public library and city hall are also being done to determine other options for the building. Those studies should

good job of holding the line on good year in regard to fund baltax increases. She explained that ances. Auditors want to see fund some residents may see increases balances between eight and sixin their property taxes because teen percent. The Kingsland of the elimination of the market School District fund balance is value credit that was available in at thirteen percent.

2011.

LarsonAllen LLP is a profes She said that the school is not sional service firm that provides involved in setting market values. assurance, accounting, tax, conThe county sets the 2012 market sulting and advisory services to values, which were discussed at organizations and individuals the local county board of equal- managing business ventures and ization hearings held earlier this finance. year. There were two citizens in The next school board meetattendance at the public hearing. ing will be Wednesday, January Kim Hilbert of LarsenAllen 18 at 5 p.m. in the district conLLP presented the annual audit ference room. information. She gave the school Comment on this article at district a “clean or enqualified www.fillmorecountyjournal.com opinion.” She said that it was a

County 2012 levy to be less than 2011

By K aren R eisner kreisner@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The county board approved the final 2012 budget and levy at their December 27 meeting. County Coordinator Karen Brown explained the 2012 budget figures are unchanged from the preliminary budget approved in September and the budget detailed at the December 13 ‘truth in taxation’ public hearing. The county budget for 2012 is $21,338,888, which is a reduction of about 7.2 percent, or nearly $1.7 million less in projected expenditures than in 2011.

Property owners have some

good news as the final levy has been reduced to slightly less than that of 2011. Brown said with the help of Auditor/Treasurer Shirl Boelter they reevaluated the expected revenues for 2012 and “tightened” it up. The 2012 levy will be $8,193,591. This is a decrease of $270 from 2011, a tiny fraction of one percent, but a decrease nevertheless. This is a reduction from the preliminary numbers, which had shown a 1.94 percent increase. Commissioner Chuck Amunrud expressed thanks to the county staff that worked on the levy and budget.

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Aaron, Age 8, Canton

Amanda, Age 12, Lanesboro

Andy, Age 8, Lanesboro

Annika, Age 7, Harmony

Dan, Age 11, Lanesboro

David, Age 8, Canton

Eli, Age 12, Canton

Enos, Age 11, Canton

Evan, Age 11, Lanesboro

Gretchen, Age 12, Wykoff

Miriam, Age 5, Lanesboro

Payton, Age 3, Spring Valley

Jacob, Age 7, Lanesboro

Joe, Age 9, Canton

Lizzie, Age 10, Canton

Mason, Age 6, Fountain

Rebecca, Age 5, Harmony

Rebekah, Age 8, Harmony

Rhoda, Age 7, Canton

Ryan, Age 6, Preston

Toby, Age 9, Harmony

Travis, Age 9, Ostrander

Verna, Age 12, Canton

William, Age 9, Harmony

Ariel, Age 7, Preston

Sarah, Age 7, Canton

Zander, Age 8, Preston

Ben, Age 11, Canton

Susan, Age 12, Lanesboro

Chriss, Age 10, Preston

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• Sandy’s Hair Affair, Preston, MN • K&R Equipment, Inc., Fountain, MN • Root River State Bank, Chatfield, MN • Richard’s Pump Service, Fountain, MN • First State Bank of Fountain, Fountain, MN • The Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe, Preston, MN • Major & Company Accounting & Tax, Preston, MN • Chatfield Parts House - NAPA, Chatfield, MN

• Preston Auto Parts - NAPA, Preston, MN • Buster’s Country Meats & Catering, Spring Valley, MN • Kelly Printing & Signs Screen Printing & Embroidery, Preston, MN

• S&A Petroleum, Lanesboro, MN • Himlie Construction, Rushford, MN • Pam’s Corner Convenience, Rushford, MN • The Creamery/Nordic Lanes & Lounge, Rushford, MN

Monday, January 2, 2012 for a detour agreement between MnDot and Fillmore County.

Continued from Page 1 County Engineer John Grindnoted that the county in the eland said the county will be past had not included the then- reimbursed $8,000 to compenexpected state payment of the sate the county for road wear on Market Value Homestead Credit CSAHs 37, 10, 23, and 12. The in their budget figures. This state county roads will be used as a aid was added into the county’s detour while the state removes reserves to reduce the amount and constructs a bridge north of reserves used and to pay for of Choice on trunk highway 43. unbudgeted expenses that came Grindeland expects the road to be up during the year. As the county detoured for two to three months will no longer receive this state aid next summer. payment, he warned fellow board •The purchase of snowplow members that the board will have equipment at the low bid of to be more careful when approv- $90,361.74 from Universal Truck Equipment to be installed on ing non-budgeted items. the county’s new plow truck was Other Business In Brief •A resolution was approved approved.

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•The resignation of Jocylyn Poehler, Assistant County Attorney, effective January 13 was approved.

Approval was given to try and fill the vacancy with one of the two other applicants on the list for the position that were considered about three months ago when Poehler was selected.

•The resignation of Fred Horihan, Property Appraiser, was accepted with thanks for 16 years of service, effective January 31.

Approval was given to advertise for a replacement.

•The Board of Appeal and Equalization will be held in the board room at 6:30 p.m. on June 12, 2012.

•Jason Marquardt, Veteran Ser-

Hot reads for cold nights at Preston Public Library Preston Public Library invites adults to sign up for “Hot Reads for Cold Nights.”

Beginning Monday Jan. 2 and continuing through March 17, readers’ reviews will be posted on the bulletin board in the entryway. Participants may pick something from

the library’s gift basket and put their name in for the weekly prize drawing (page-a-day Book Lover’s Calendar) every time they finish a book.

Readers who write book reviews and read at least three books will be eligible for the grand prize drawing at the conclusion of the program.

Fillmore County Court Report On December 22, 2011, Scott Brian Sefton, 40, of Preston appeared before Judge Robert Benson at the Fillmore County Courthouse. Sefton was charged with eight counts of possession of child pornographic work, which has a maximum penalty of five years in jail and a $5,000 fine.

In November, there was an undercover file sharing investigation done by the Internet Crimes Against Children task force. They discovered files of child pornography that were being downloaded, and traced the Internet Protocol (IP) address to Sefton’s home in Preston.

WANTED: We know that sometimes life deals us a bum rap, situations can occur that we have little or no control over financially.

In today’s ever-changing economic cycle, job challenges arise that may have caused financial hardships or unexpected medical emergencies may have dealt an unfair blow. As much as we try, sometimes it is very difficult to rebound from unexpected or out-of-control finances without help or understanding from some outside source.

We want that opportunity to help.

Re-establishing credit can be as important as buying a car. We have lenders working right now to finalize loans.

Let’s see how this program works: From the start, our customers are under no obligation to enter this program, they can say no at any time. This program is designed to re-establish their credit in as short a period of time as possible.

Other dealerships offer “Buy Here Pay Here” operations. Generally, you buy a vehicle they want to get rid of, and no credit is established since they do not report to the credit bureau (unless payments are not made) and there are no warranties or guarantees. If credit is established, it’s only with them so people are trapped inside their spiral of driving less than desirable vehicles and never improving

Thursday, January 12, a Jazz musical performance will be given

by CCBB Quartet, a local group comprised of Nathan Davidson of Rochester, Roy Cerling of Fillmore, Jerry Barrett of Mabel and Curt Peterson of Chatfield at 7:00 P.M. at the library. Join us for a fun musical

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vices, explained the advantages of a VIMS remote license. He said he will be able to print any form needed for a veteran’s application and have it for the veteran to sign when he meets with the veteran away from the office during home and hospital calls. There will be no additional maintenance fee and a one time $500 fee for the additional license. The purchase of the licence was approved.

•Elected official salaries were approved for 2012. Commissioner salaries will remain at $20,000 for another year. The county attorney salary was approved at $87,035 with Marc Prestby voting against. The auditor/treasurer salary was approved at $68,297 with

Prestby and Bakke voting against.

The county recorder salary was approved at $56,200. The sheriff salary was approved at $77,800 with an additional $6,000 for emergency management duties.

•The board denied a cooperative tax abatement with the city of Rushford to repair the levee that protects some areas of the city.

Rushford wants to do a twenty year tax abatement for the project, and expected that the county would deny their request. For that long of abatement the city needed to have another taxing jurisdiction to say “no” to a cooperative abatement. The request would not have qualified under the county’s Tax Abatement Policy.

evening.

Thursday, February 16 at 7:00 P.M., there will be a Civil War Era civilian fashion show at the library.

Tuesday, March 20, author Doug Ohman will take you on a rural journey around Minnesota exploring the barn told through photographs and histories at 7:00 P.M. Storytime for children six and

under will be on Wednesdays, January 11, February 8 and 22, March 14 and 28, April 11 and 25, May 9 and 23 at 10:00 A.M. For more information, call 7654511 or visit www.preston.lib.mn.us.

Preston Public Library hours are as follows: Monday 10-5, Tuesday 2-8, Wednesday 10-8, Thursday 2-8, Friday 10-5, and Saturday 10-2.

Police confiscated Sefton’s computer, which allegedly has several images and videos of child pornography on it. Sefton paid $3,000 in conditional bail. He must not enter any stores that sell pornographic materials, have no Internet, and no contact with minors except for at work. His next court appearance will be January 3, 2012.

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, January 2, 2012

C ommentary This will be the year

By Andrew Kingsley I don’t think I’ve ever been as proud to live in Harmony as when they recently decided on their budget. The council members should be commended for taking our budget issues seriously and cutting approximately 15 percent from the 2012 budget. Fillmore County should also be Andrew proud that we Kingsley have cut some seven percent at the county level. There is no doubt that more cuts will be necessary in the future, but hey, it’s a step in the right direction. It goes to show that the smaller the government, the smaller the promises, and the more realistic it can be. But why are our property taxes going up so much while our cities and counties are cutting spending?

Our Republican state congress and Democrat governor don’t abide by the same reality as we all do. They’re still busy partying with the lobbyists while patting each other on the back for “balancing the budget,” without raising taxes.

Make no mistake, your taxes are going up directly because of them.

Our local governments say that they cannot cut spending by as much as their funding was cut.

It would be a steep road to climb at once, but I still believe possible and necessary. Nonetheless, even though our local governments are cutting back spending, their funding is being cut much more drastically from the state. There is still a net loss at our local levels and you ARE paying for it. How the games are played as to shifting the property tax burden between commercial, residential, and agricultural really matters little in the end. We all pay for it in a great Editorial Cartoon

number of ways. So now ask our Republican congress and Democrat governor if they “really” didn’t raise our taxes? Surely, either would say it was the other’s fault.

Conveniently for the state politicians, there is no Truth in Taxation. Would you want to let citizens make you answer for your actions if you were them?

Our state politicians can mandate the county to provide services and then dictate how much they will cut their funding with little regard for how the county will be able to provide the mandated services. Again, big government saying/mandating it knows best while meanwhile displaying only incompetence. Why should the state be collecting our money and then giving it back to the counties? Why would they want that hassle…unless they were gaining something in return? Now we see the ever vigilant evil of big government power peeking at us. This year they decided they wouldn’t send very much of our money back to us at the local levels. But my question is why did we let them have their dirty hands on it in the first place? If we have it to spend, then we should be giving it to our much more responsible local governments. Once it passes into big governments’ hands, only shreds of it go to what we intended. But don’t expect Democrats or Republicans to change any of that. They’ve had their chances and they have chosen to put us in this position. And we keep electing them to do it!

It’s a good thing that we’re cutting on the local levels and maybe it’s even a good thing that the state cut back on the funding to local governments. It would be well worth it if the state would cut their budget and our taxes by the same percentages as they have cut our funding! For their spending levels make ours seem nominal. But they didn’t cut the

spending that was previously your local aid. No. They now just use that money to fulfill other empty promises. Make no mistakes, they raised your taxes. You can’t really blame Dayton, he’s always wanted to raise our taxes. He has some fantasy that he can just raise the rich minority’s taxes and that somehow won’t affect the rest of us or how much things cost, but if you read between the lines, he’s at least always been honest about wanting to raise our taxes. My real beef is with the Republicans.

They claim to be the opposition to big government, yet only show signs of loving it, so long as they’re in control of it. Again, the ever vigilant evil of big government power rears its ugly face.

It only gets worse at the Federal level. We now pay as much in interest on our debt as what our entire budget was not that long ago. Money has been printed and injected at such levels that earth has never seen. I realize we’re way beyond using something like a gold standard any more, but right now I’d settle for just a “printing standard,” which would say that the Feds must at least actually print the money in order for it to “exist.” They could never come close to printing enough bills to represent the money they say does. It would at least serve as some restraint. The day they were able to just put numbers through a computer and make it “exist” began our final descent.

We’ve all heard about destructive threats the earth faces from both natural and man-made disasters, and all the supposed 2012 doomsday prophecies, but most are largely out of our control. I have never been much of one for believing in conspiracies or prophecies, as they themselves can often become the sum of a man-made disaster. However, I’m not one for denying reality either. Rarely in history have so many serious threat potentials culminated at one point in time, nor a people

been so dependent upon things which they have so little control over. I ask that you consider what the dollar means to you, in your life. Think about how important money is to your way of life and how much you depend on it.

Barring all the other possible threats we face, a coming currency crisis is imminent. So much has been printed and spent wastefully that we are beyond preventing a crisis of some level. We could stop all spending, altogether, and it would still be almost impossible to turn the tide of our current debt disaster. How we react to the inflation crisis we will face is what must be kept in our control. This will be the year that we decide who we will be. Will we become a full-fledged socialist country with decades of suffering darkness and decline in our future as history has proven? OR will we answer the cry of Liberty and bring her back home from our state and federal governments? Will we defend the world’s longest surviving written Constitution to restore America’s Greatness? We must not forget that “it” gave us the opportunity to experience and create what we now have, not the empty promises of our power mongering politicians nor the entitlements we now seek.

Each of us, doing what’s right and best on the individual level,

Government this week • Monday, Jan. 2, Lanesboro City Council, Lanesboro City Hall, 5:30 p.m.

• Monday, Jan. 2, Preston City Council, Preston Council Chamber, 6:00 p.m.

• Monday, Jan. 2, Whalan City Council, Whalan City Hall, 5:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, Jan. 3, Ostrander City Council, Ostrander Community Center, 7:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, Jan. 3, Rushford Village City Council, Community Center, 7:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, Jan. 3, Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9:00 a.m.

• Wednesday, Jan. 4, Canton City Council, Canton City Hall, 7:00 p.m.

• Thursday, Jan. 5, Fountain City Council, Fountain City Office, 7:30 p.m.

• Monday, Jan. 9, Wykoff Council, Wykoff City Hall, 7:00 p.m.

• Monday, Jan. 9, Houston City Council, Houston City Hall, 7:30 p.m.

• Monday, Jan. 9, Rushford City Council, Rushford City Hall, 6:30 p.m.

• Monday, Jan. 9, Spring Valley City Council, Spring Valley City Hall, 7:00 p.m.

• Monday, Jan. 9, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7:00 p.m.

Schedule subject to change.

is what made our collective whole so prosperous and our humanitarian gains so immense throughout our history. No government can mandate that, nor would ever have the wisdom to seek such a goal. Again, don’t look to the Republicans or Democrats for any change. Maybe we can scare some of them into taking us seriously.

The others we must vote out of office. Until we do so, we are choosing to stay our path straight towards the edge of the cliff. Even if you must wait to see our coming hyperinflation before believing in it, please reserve control over your own actions until such time, as the anger you will feel burning when you realize how much we’ve been lied to is precisely the driving force necessary to restore American Freedom.

One could say at any time throughout history or future, that “crisis is inevitable,” as bad things always can and will happen, from time to time. But no one can say for sure how a people or society will react to any kind of crisis.

That particular freedom of choice is the one that I’m banking on our massive government to underestimate. For when we finally experience the pain caused by their lies and greed, it is they who will wish they had made different choices, as we strip their shamed power and return it rightfully to the hands of the people. Don’t let them use any crisis to gain even more leverage over you. You do not need them. We existed long before government did. They need us to exist, and we must take back the driver’s seat. Keep in mind that you are free to choose your actions and remember that this will be the year.

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Monday, January 2, 2012

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

C ommentary One Moment Please...

The Secrets of Fillmore County

By Jason Sethre Publisher of the Fillmore County Journal & Olmsted County Journal Cell phone: 507-251-5297 Another new year means we have another year of opportunities.

While a fluctuating economic climate can create uncertainty, people are still spending money. Jason Sethre National retail results for December 2011 show a remarkable spike in consumer spending. As unemployment rates hover around six percent in Minnesota, we can take solace in knowing that this means that at least 94 percent of the population is employed.

That’s looking at the cup as 94 percent full!

Yes, you might say I am an eternal optimist. No, our economy is not anywhere near where it was just five years ago, but it could always be worse. It’s all relative, and we have adjusted our expectations for the most part.

As I listen to CNN and CNBC every day, jobs and the housing market are always at the forefront of key economic indicators. In the

Midwest, we are certainly in a better position than the rest of the nation.

I have talked to local realtors and bankers, and homes are selling throughout our region. As one realtor said, “We experienced a summer-like market in late fall and early winter.” That’s a good sign. Houses are moving.

But, what about jobs?

Well, we won’t be seeing any front page articles about 500 jobs coming to Fillmore County with any single business.

As I talk to a lot of local business owners throughout Fillmore County and beyond, I gain the sense that business activity is spotty depending on the type of business and the geographical reach.

Basically, this activity is impacted the same way it was when the economy was robust and seemed endless with prosperity.

Without a doubt, the state of our economy has absolutely, understandably created a more conservative approach to business management. That prudence is necessary for sustainability, and many of our local business owners have leaned up where necessary to weather the storm – to stay in business.

What’s interesting is when I find surprises that make me think how much we live in a different

Lanesboro Livewire’s 4-H CLub 32nd Annual

Oyster Stew & Chili Supper

Sunday, January 8th, 2012 • 2:00 - 7:00 pm Lanesboro Community Center Menu: Oyster Stew, Chili, Chicken Noodle Soup, Sandwiches, Desserts & Beverages.

Prices: Adults $6.00 Children 5-12 $3.00 ($1 more at the door)

Come join us for a great evening and support your local 4-H

Fillmore County 2012 Budget PuBliC notiCe

The following is a summary of the operating budget for the 2012 fiscal year for Fillmore County.

This summary is published in accordance with Minn. State. 375.169. The detail of the county budget is on file in the Coordinator’s Office at the Fillmore County Courthouse, Preston, MN, and may be reviewed during normal business hours.

2011 2012 CURRENT ADOPTED BUDGET BUDGET _______________________________________________________________________________ Budgeted Governmental Funds _______________________________________________________________________________ REVENUES _______________________________________________________________________________ County portion of tax levy** $7,983,838 $8,080,044 _______________________________________________________________________________ State paid portion of tax levy $900,406 $957,528 _______________________________________________________________________________ Total Tax Levy $8,884,244 $9,037,572 _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Other Taxes $192,180 $241,491 _______________________________________________________________________________ Licenses and Permits $50,040 $58,140 _______________________________________________________________________________ Intergovernmental Revenues _______________________________________________________________________________ State & Federal $11,331,787 $9,317,747 _______________________________________________________________________________ Charges for Services $1,726,596 $1,759,422 _______________________________________________________________________________ Fine and Forfeits $5,000 $7,000 _______________________________________________________________________________ Interest on Investments $37,000 $45,000 _______________________________________________________________________________ Miscellaneous $487,001 $480,968 _______________________________________________________________________________ Other Financing Sources $88,300 $86,100 _______________________________________________________________________________ OTHER SOURCES _______________________________________________________________________________ Budgeted use of available fund balances $199,269 $305,448 _______________________________________________________________________________ TOTAL REVENUES AND OTHER SOURCES $23,001,417 $21,338,888 _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ EXPENDITURES _______________________________________________________________________________ General Government $3,811,782 $3,893,126 _______________________________________________________________________________ Public Safety $3,080,880 $3,173,870 _______________________________________________________________________________ Highway, Airport, and Sanitation $9,675,828 $7,722,605 _______________________________________________________________________________ Human Services $3,504,630 $3,673,344 _______________________________________________________________________________ Health $1,639,213 $1,669,509 _______________________________________________________________________________ Culture and Recreation $251,953 $251,953 _______________________________________________________________________________ Conservation of Natural Resources $557,507 $555,086 _______________________________________________________________________________ GO Debt Service $260,000 $267,000 _______________________________________________________________________________ Other/Unallocated $219,624 $132,395 _______________________________________________________________________________ TOTAL EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES $23,001,417 $21,338,888 _______________________________________________________________________________ * * County portion of tax levy does not include disparity aide of $113,547

world than ever before.

Located in Preston, Kelly’s Printing & Signs, for example, has maintained a website for a number of years. In addition, within the past year they launched a Facebook page. While they have always specialized in printing of nearly every kind, they most recently added vinyl wraps to their list of products and services. Vinyl wraps are usually full color and wrapped around vehicles like a photographic image with text. Many businesses are utilizing this type of marketing to promote their business. As one of our newspaper advertising customers said a long time ago, “This is like a moving billboard.” He’s right!

Well, what’s most interesting to me with this revelation is that Kelly’s Printing & Signs has already serviced clients for vinyl wraps in Ohio, Florida and California.

That’s bringing money into our community from all over the United States. That money supports jobs, housing, and an investment in future growth. It gives us hope and confidence.

What inspires me in 2012 is knowing that our possibilities are endless. When I hear that a Preston-based company is generating income from states near and far, that’s a good sign. The only way our little towns are going to survive and hopefully thrive is by generating external streams of revenue. And, Kelly’s Printing & Signs is just one company doing this from within the boundaries of Fillmore County. I know there are many others. I refer to these as “The Secrets of Fillmore County.”

It sounds kind of juicy, doesn’t it?

These are the secrets to our success and longevity as small town USA. In the Progress Edition 2012, now in its third year, our newspaper will examine the untapped potential of Fillmore County along with offering up a new spin in this special section. We want your thoughts on what you think will make your community or Fillmore County more conducive to attracting economic growth and business development opportunities.

Your thoughts will be shared in the Progress Edition 2012 section along with mine. The editorial deadline for having your thoughts published in this special section will be noon on Wednesday, January 18, 2012. And, the word count limit will be 300 words or less. The Progress Edition 2012 will appear as an independent special section in the January 23, 2012 issue of the Fillmore County Journal.

I look forward to hearing from you.

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Food For Life

By Jade Wangen

Kids and Eating When you have kids, what to feed them is an issue from the moment they are born. Parents spend hours worrying about and researching the right thing to feed their child. Breast milk or formula? When do I start solid foods? Why won’t my kid eat?

Are they getting enough?

I have worried about my children’s nutrition just like any other mother.

But like most parents, the more kids you have, the less you worry. I ran my first baby to the doctor every time he coughed. By the time my third came along, my attitude was, “Meh, she’s fine.” You learn so much as you go along. I feel bad for first children, as they are pretty much the practice ones.

All of my children are different when it comes to food. Two of them are not fussy. But then I have a son on the autism spectrum, and he will eat about five things on the planet, and none of them is a vegetable.

This has caused me years of worrying about his health, and I still worry every day. But we do the best we can.

That’s all any parent can do.

There are many days that my kids eat less than perfect. But I have learned to not stress too much about it, because the overall picture is much more important. I try to make meals that I know they enjoy, and that also contain things that are nutritious for them. I try to make snacks that are healthy (try being the operative word here). It works best for my six-yearold daughter. When we are riding in the van and she cries out, “I’m hungry!” I like to hand her an apple or banana. This usually satisfies her for a little while. And even though they do eat junk food sometimes and love

to get treats, I know they are also getting the good stuff.

I made this soup a couple of weeks ago and was blown away at how great it was. It is also unbelievably nutritious, and perfect for the cold winter weather and for fighting off illness. The quinoa provides protein, the black beans are loaded with iron, the carrots and zucchini are rich in vitamins, and the kale…oh, the kale.

After stuffing my face full of everything sugar this holiday season, my body is absolutely craving leafy greens and fresh fruit. I have fallen off the eat-right wagon, like most people this time of year, and I need to get back on. It’s crazy how a person can mindlessly fall into bad habits. I have strayed from my usual path and have resorted to eating anything in front of me that contains chocolate.

My low point hit when a Hershey’s Kiss fell on the floor and I picked it up, dusted it off, and ate it. I am not proud of this.

It’s time to get back on track for all of us. It can be done. I can remember how delicious things are that do not contain sugar. I can train my body to quit craving it. I can remember how alive and fresh and energized I feel when I eat meals like this.

This recipe is adapted from Angela Liddon, who has a food blog called Oh She Glows at www.ohsheglows. com.

When Grace tried this she said, “Mmm, kale. I like kale,” and I cried little tears of joy.

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1 large carrot, peeled and chopped ½ cup quinoa (brown rice, couscous, or a small pasta would work too) 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped 1 medium zucchini, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 vegetable bouillon cube 6 cups water One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 tsp curry powder Pinch of both cinnamon and ground nutmeg 2 cups kale, rinsed well and torn into small pieces ½ tsp salt Black pepper to taste Heat oil in a large soup pot. Add onion and sauté over medium heat until translucent. Add carrots, zucchini, and garlic and continue to sauté for 5-7 minutes. Add six cups of hot water to pot, bring to a boil and add bouillon cube, tomatoes, quinoa, black beans, spices, and seasonings.

Bring to a boil and simmer gently 15-20 minutes. Add kale, stir and cover. Simmer on low 15-35 minutes.

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Obituaries Everilda “Evie” Alice Klug Everilda “Evie” Alice Klug, 85, of Harmony, MN, and formerly of Caledonia, died Monday, December 26, 2011, at Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester, MN. Evie was born May 19, 1926, in Caledonia, to Edward and Barbara (Binner) Klug.

She attended District 36 Everilda “Evie” Alice Klug School until the 8th grade and was confirmed at St, Mary’s Catholic Church in Caledonia. She has lived at Maple Leaf Services, SLS 26 in Harmony, for the past 31 years.

Evie was a very special person and she always had a smile on her face.

She loved flowers and she could bring any sick plant back to life, especially Sue’s cactus. We would go for drives to look at flowers and go to greenhouses to purchase flowers.

Evie loved to spend time with her peers and staff, going out to eat, and shopping. Bowling was a favorite. “I got a 165 in bowling,” was a favorite phrase and, “I’m 69 years old and holding,” was another favorite phrase. She always reminded everyone her birthday was May 19th. She enjoyed socializing with people and visiting at staff’s family and holiday gatherings. She always had a hug and smile for children. She used to talk about the chickens she had to feed on the farm. She loved to recite nursery rhymes and music was a big part of her life. She loved gospel and old hymns and some of her favorites were “Jesus Loves Me” and “Amazing Grace.” She could sing just about any song and she knew the words to every nursery rhyme, some we had never heard before, but Evie said they were what her mother taught her. She also played cards, King Corner and Old Maid, and enjoyed many other

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activities with staff and peers. Evie was a ray of sunshine in our lives she will be deeply missed.

Evie is survived by her special friends that were family and housemates, Merle, Mary Lou, and Liz; the entire staff at Maple Leaf Services, and Susan Engen. She is also survived by her three sisters, Alvira Klockeman and Winnifred Klockeman, both of Fountain, MN, and Rose Town of Ely, MN; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers, Richard, Eugene, Donald, Harold, Marcel, Omar, and Ignatius, and two sisters that died in infancy, Marion and Ida. A Mass of Christian Burial was Dec. 29, 2011, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Caledonia. Father Gregory Leif officiated and burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Caledonia. McCormick Funeral Home in Caledonia assisted the family.

Bertha Frances Smedsrud Bertha Frances Smedsrud, 89, of Harmony, MN went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2011.

Bertha was born on May 27, 1922, to Palmer and Ada Klingsheim in Rice Lake, WI. She was a resident of Harmony, MN for the past 65 years.

Bertha graduated from Lime Springs High School and attended North Central Bible Institute in Minneapolis, MN. She married Luvern Smedrud on March 20, 1946, and was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, and reading. She will be remembered as a gracious hostess who always welcomed guests.

She is survived by six children: Suzanne (Norman) Foster of Savage, MN; Marsha (Roger) Johnson of Harmony, MN; Robert (Rebecca) Smedsrud of Decorah, IA; Mary (Timothy) Chafins of Akron, OH; Jeanne (Larry) Burbaugher of Summerville, SC; James (Donna) Smedsrud of Milwaukee, WI; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Alfred and John Klingsheim; and a sister, Esther Sme-

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She was preceded in death by her husband Luvern; a brother, Paul Klingsheim, and a son-in-law Timothy Smith.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at the Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, MN. Friends may call one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Elliota Cemetery in rural Canton, MN. Lindstrom Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Larry Steinmetz Larry Steinmetz, 62, of New Ulm died Monday, December 26, 2011, at the Sleepy Eye Care Center in Sleepy Eye. Larry Duane Steinmetz was born on November 21, 1949, in Viroqua, Wisconsin to Orval and Bernice (Stanek) Steinmetz. He gradu- Larry Steinmetz ated from Harmony High School and attended Winona Technical College. On September 23, 2000, he was united in marriage to Dianna (Ouren) Otto in New Ulm. Larry was employed at 3M in New Ulm for thirty-seven years and retired from there in 2006. For the last three years he was maintenance manager at the Green Valley Resort in Glenwood.

Larry enjoyed fishing, golfing, playing darts, playing and coaching 3M softball, and spending time at their lake home on Pelican Lake in Glenwood He was a member of the 3M club in New Ulm. Larry is survived by his wife, Dianna L. Steinmetz of New Ulm; son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Amy Steinmetz of New Ulm; parents, Orval and Bernice Steinmetz of Harmony; step-daughter, Angela Otto and her special friend, Broc Schugel both of New Ulm; stepsons and daughters-in-law, TJ and Miranda Otto of Duluth, Christopher and Michele Otto of New Ulm; ten grandchildren; brothers and sister-in-law, Thomas Steinmetz of Owatonna, Jim and Danette Steinmetz of Spring Valley; nieces, Tara (Steinmetz) Booth, Karen (Steinmetz) Ryan; nephews, Jonathan Steinmetz, Zachary Steinmetz and his wife, Lindsay; uncle, Jim Stanek of Wisconsin; aunt, Beverly Miller of Wisconsin; and cousins; and special friends, Jennifer and Daniel. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tami (Steinmetz) Ziegler in 2006, and his grandparents.

Funeral service was Friday, December 30, 2011, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in New Ulm with Pastor Joyce Tollefson-Capp officiating. Burial was in the New Ulm City Cemetery.

Birth Announcement Harper Alden Pickett Siblings Morgan, Kathryn, and Cooper Pickett are proud to announce the birth of their baby brother, Harper Alden Pickett. He was born November 30, 2011, and was 7 pounds 15 ounces and 20 1/4 inches long.

Parents are Colin and Jennifer Pickett of Preston. Grandparents are Jerry and Kathy Tesmer of Harmony and Bob and Arlouene Pickett of Preston.

Fillmore County Church Directory 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, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland 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, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ ………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatf ield, 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 N W, 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, Wykof f, 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 Chatf ield Ave N W, 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 - 9 : 00am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318 First Presby terian Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 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 Greenf ield Lutheran Church ………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am & 10 : 30am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2546 Harmony United Methodist Church ………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henry town Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Prairie Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 43265 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church ……………… Special Occassions Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545-2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 254 Main St S, Wykof f, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church ……………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Mabel First Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293 Mabel United Methodist Church …………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296 Nativity Catholic Church … Sun. (1st & 2nd) - 8 : 45am & (3rd & 4th) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 New Life Victory Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 440 2nd Ave SE, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3525 Newburg United Methodist Church ………………………………………………

3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43 ; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran ……………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875-2460 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church ……………… Sundays - 8 : 00am & 10 : 30am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875-2460 Pioneer Presby terian Church ………………………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church …………………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2503 R iver Of Life Regional Church ……………………………………………………

220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853 Root Prairie Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4455 Root R iver Church of the Brethren ………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765- 4772 Root R iver Community Church ……………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074 Rushford Lutheran Church …………………… Sat. - 5 : 30pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 101 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7152 Satersdahl Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 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 N W # 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, Wykof f, 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, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthews Episcopal Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, 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, Chatf ield, 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 - 11: 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211 Trinity Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 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, Wykof f, MN 55990 (507) 352- 4136 W halan Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, January 2, 2012

Journal Writing Project

Times have changed

By Collin Richert Times have changed over the years as we know, the most obvious being the rise in gas prices from just 36 cents in 1970 to about four dollars.

In 1970 the most viewed TV shows were Marcus Welby M.D., and The Flip Wilson Show. Now–a-days it’s all about reality shows.

I tell you what, if television shows in the ‘70s knew they could make seven million dollars running around acting like idiots fighting with their family like the Kardashians, I think they might have taken that option into consideration. If they knew they could get married for six months and make 17 million dollars, I think they just might have. Back in the ‘70s, sports stars were paid $7,000 a year instead of millions. Some changes are for the better, while some are for the worse. Most for the worse. Does anybody remember turning on the radio and not hearing at least five words bleeped out?

I never lived in the ‘70s, so I don’t know what any of this stuff

would have been like living it live instead of looking it up on Google.

But if I could pick anything from the Seventies to bring to today, it would have to be the cars. I would love to go outside right now, sit on my porch and see a 1970 Dodge Charger fly by. Cars in that time beat every single car of today for all sorts of reasons except driving in the snow. I mean really, can we go back to a time where cars only cost about $3,900 new?

Also, and I don’t know if I’m the only one seeing this, but does it seem like the music talent was better in the past? Take these lyrics for example. “Oh, let the sun beat down upon my face, stars fill my dreams. I am a traveler of both time and space, to be where I have been, to sit with elders of the gentle race.

This world has seldom seen. They talk of days for which they sit and wait, all will be revealed” (Led Zeppelin- Kashmir 1975). Compared to this “Poppin bottles in the ice, like a blizzard. When we drink, we

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Yes, I could very well, but you’re not the one writing this, and your opinion doesn’t really matter in this case.

Collin Richert is a student at MabelCanton High School. He is one of 8 area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its thirteenth year.

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Ted Roberton, who cautioned the council. “When the time Continued from Page 1 comes to make a decision, the posed Rushford Library/City arm is twisted and we accept Hall project. Essentially, noth- the money. We’ve been there ing is new. The signature merely before.” declares the city’s desire to keep The signature on the letter the funding as an option should will not obligate the city to it choose to proceed with the accept the loan and grant in project. the future. It does preserve the Councilor Bunke openly option to use the funding for as declared his desire that the long as possible. Once the city USDA be notified once and for has approval from FEMA on all to decline the funding. “If the more than $400,000 that we don’t have so much money, was previously hoped for the maybe we won’t waste so much Community Center, but may money. We need to look at this now be applied to the library frugally.” project, the council will need “Right now,” argued Coun- to make a decision. That could cilor Honsey, “this is another come in late winter or early tool in our toolbox. Let’s get spring of next year. our choices in front of us once The next regularly scheduled and for all and then make a council meeting is Monday, decision.”

January 9, at 6:30pm, at city “We’ve been here before,” hall. The public is encouraged noted outgoing Councilor to attend.

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Hay & Straw Golat ~ Smith Elisabeth Golat of Bruce, Wisconsin and Dean Smith of Rushford, Minnesota are proud to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding.

Elisabeth is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and is furthering her education at Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical, and Dean is a graduate of the University of WisconsinRiver Falls and owns D&D Dairy of Rushford, Minnesota.

The groom’s parents are Lyle and Rose Smith of Rushford, Minnesota and the bride’s parents are Harry and Susan Golat of Bruce, Wisconsin.

The wedding is planned for October, 2012, in Rushford, Minnesota.

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, January 2, 2012

Fillmore County Sports Merry Double Overtime

By Paul Trende Coming into the Chatfield-Kingsland girl’s basketball contest, one could’ve expected a good game. Both entered with 5-3 records. Chatfield entered 5-1 in conference play, the loss coming at the hands of Caledonia by 11. Kingsland entered even in league play (2-2), losses coming to Caledonia (by 4) and PEM (by 6). Chatfield beat the Bulldogs by 20. But the Gophers fell to Rochester-Lourdes by seven, a team the Knights beat by nine. They split last season’s series (games decided by four and five points). Expecting a darn good game and getting what unfolded are two different things. It was a hard-fought defensive battle.

Flash forward to one minute to go in regulation. An Erin Kammer driving lay-up gave the Goph’s a 39-36 lead.

Knight MacKenzie Marzolf then got fouled and made one of two FT’s.

Kingsland subsequently got a steal.

Cheyenne Losey got a hoop (for the 39-39 tie) and-some-harm, but she couldn’t convert on the free throw (for the lead). Marzolf, however, grabbed the offensive rebound, only for the Knights to turn the ball over, fouling Kammer simultaneously.

She went to the line for a one-andone with 10.9 second remaining.

She missed the front end (for the lead), but Sarah Costello grabbed an offensive rebound, only to miss a desperation game-winning threepointer. In OT #1, a pair of Costello FT’s gave Chatfield a 43-41 lead with 41 ticks left, but Losey responded with a little lefty hook shot off the glass. Inbounding with 14 seconds, Chatfield was able to get the ball up the court, but they were forced to dribble under the basket and outof-bounds as time expired. In OT #2, the Knights circumvented the battle each team had all game long with scoring from the field. They used the free throw stripe. A pair of

Marzolf freebies gave the Knights a lead. Three Nicole Swanson FT’s stoked the lead to five. Three more freebies capped an 8-0 second overtime period for the Knights, and won them a pivotal early season Three Rivers contest (51-43). Kingsland didn’t attempt a FG in the final OT period, but they were 8 of 10 at the line. Chatfield was 0 for 8 from the field, 0-1 from the line. Losey led all scorers and rebounders with a strong 16 and 12 night (8 of 10 on 2-point shots). Swanson added 9 points, 5 rebounds, and a number of blocks (including a big one in the final OT).

Lindsay Tart and McKayla Pruter both had eight. For Chatfield, Sidney Irish and Sarah Costello each had 11.

MaKenzie Miller had 8 and a teamhigh 9 rebounds. Through the first overtime, Kingsland largest lead was five (7-2). Chatfield’s largest lead was three (on three separate occasions).

The game had eight ties and ten lead changes. Kingsland improves to 6-3 overall, 3-2 in conference. Chatfield falls to 5-4 overall, 4-2 in conference.

Each trails Caledonia (7-0, 8-0) and Dover-Eyota (6-1, 8-2) for conference supremacy, just ahead of PEM (4-3, 4-3).

Twas Three Nights Before Christmas… …and all through the Knight house Kingsland fans were stirring.

Their boys played the part of cat to the Chatfield Gophers’ mouse.

With Coach Eckheart, a shorterbearded Santa, driving the sleigh.

Tanner Lange played Rudolph, scoring 18 points, including three trays.

He wasn’t alone. He had Donner and Blitzen, if you will. Spencer Klevan and Devin Pokorney stepped up. The hoop they did fill (16 points and 7 rebounds, 13 points respectively). The only Grinch of the night was a former schoolmate named Nate. Young Skare was the Gopher’s best offense (17 points),

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but it was too little too late. The final score to the contest was 65-42. Black and silver fans left for home quite happy, maroon and white fans quite blue. And the Knights exclaimed as Chat fans drove out of sight, Merry Christmas to all, but to you Gophers, just leave our town for the night!

Kingsland built an early 17-5 lead.

A cluster of Gopher threes midway through the first half cut the lead to one twice (19-18, 22-21). From there the Knights were in control.

They led 40-27 at halftime. Their advantage never dipped below nine in the second stanza. Lange also had 7 rebounds, 8 assists, and 5 steals.

He’s averaging 19.4 points/game.

Heading to the Christmas break, the Knights are 4-1 in the Three Rivers, 4-3 overall. They’re alone in 3rd place behind PEM (5-0, 7-1) and Southland (5-0, 7-1), just ahead of R-P (4-2, 4-2) and L-A (4-2, 4-3).

Chatfield is 2-4, 2-6.

Half a Hope in Winona St. Mary’s University campus played host to a boys-girls doubleheader between Mabel-Canton and Hope Lutheran. The girl’s got things started. Early on, M-C had no answer for the Patriot’s Dakota Ellinghuysen.

The 5’9” sophomore F had 11 of her home team’s first 13 points (many on O-rebound put-backs). Her efforts, a 7-plus minute M-C scoring draught to end the half, accompanied by a 6-0 HL run, left the Coug’s trailing 22-14 at the intermission. M-C got to as close as 33-30 with under seven to go before hitting another draught.

HL put together another 6-0 run, one that left the Lady Patriots victorious 39-35. Ellinghuysen was high scorer with 17. Danielle Paul was tops for the Cougars with 10. Lydia Geving had 8 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 steals. The teams combined for 43 offensive rebounds; HL had 11 second-chance points to M-C’s 7 (the difference in the contest). The boys then took center stage, or more appropriately, M-C’s Steve Smith and Hope’s Jason Klug did. Smith scored the Coug’s first 18 points, Klug the Pat’s first 10. At the half, Klug’s team led 27-24. Out of the break, it was all Mabel-Canton. Jacoby Bigalk aided Smith in sponsoring a 14-0 Cougar run, making the score 38-27. The closest Hope got from there was five (with 26 ticks left). M-C prevailed 61-55. The large-in-statute softin-touch Smith did yeoman’s work down low, scoring a season high 37 points on 16 of 23 shooting while snaring 18 rebounds. One carom established him as M-C’s all-time leader (568 and counting), breaking his brother Joe’s record (562).

After not scoring in the first, Bigalk’s 11-point second half gave M-C a critical second threat. Justin Ward did a bit of everything (6 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists). Klug finished with 20 for Hope. Teammate Caleb Forst added 18 including 5 trifectas. Hope plays no juniors or seniors.

Uneven-Steven High school basketball in SE Minnesota has its share of one-sided affairs. Games sometimes are rather uncompetitive. Tuesday the 20th was that way. Eight of nine Fillmore County squads played games decided by double-digits. Kingsland Knight

fans had reason to rejoice. The boys, behind the tri-faceted scoring punch of Tanner Lange (24), Sam Eberle (15), and Spencer Klevan (14), turned a 4-point halftime lead into an 18-point (70-52) victory over the St. Charles Saints. The girls, meanwhile, handed the Lady Saints a 49-26 defeat. Lindsay Tart led the way with 16 points (on 3-3 from deep), 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. The team made 7 of 12 long-rangers. R-P Trojan fans were equally satisfied.

The boys did their thing in Wabasha, building a 21-point halftime lead, prevailing 67-52. Nick Thompson had 22, Trent Vix 14. The girls gave the home crowd a lot to cheer for.

They thumped the Lady Falcons (North) 64-22. Four Trojans reached double-figures led by Kenzie Lind’s 21-point, 13-rebound, 5-steal effort.

Kendra Crawford added 12 points and 7 assists. In the PEM-Chatfield series, the girls showed which one loss 3-Rivers squad was better. Sarah Costello was extremely busy (18 pts, 9 rebs, 5 ass, 4 stls). MaKenzie Miller (14 pts, 9 rebs), Sidney Irish (11 pts), and Erin Kammer (7 rebs, 7 assists) all did work. The Lady Goph’s worked PEM 58-38. The boys, however, had the unenviable task of facing their Bulldog counterparts. Just how unenviable was the task? It was 85-51 unenviable. Nate Skare did score 16 points (in the second half when the game was decided).

PEM had four in double-figures.

The Mabel-Canton boys flew solo, and into Rochester to face Schaeffer Academy. The Lions held down M-C lead man Steve Smith (7 pts, 12 rebs), but couldn’t hold down the score.

Behind Jacoby Bigalk (12) and Gabe Lind (9) the Cougars slugged their way to a 49-36 victory. That left the Fillmore Central/Dover-Eyota series.

In Harmony, the young Lady Falcons had it get ugly on them. Behind Sarah Pease’s 22 first half points, Three Rivers conference contender D-E built a 46-20 halftime lead. FC’s Alex Peterson tried to counteract that effort by registering a double-double (13 pts, 12 rebs), but it was in vain.

In the end, everyone got to play and the score ballooned (77-27 Eagles).

Finally, the most competitive game

of the night, and highest scoring, saw the FC boys build a 13-point halftime lead against D-E. They prevailed 76-70; free throw shooting a big key (FC was 21 of 27 from the line, D-E 8 of 21). Four Falcons, Ryan Baker (16), Zach Olstad (15), Ryan Mayer (13), and Tyler Eickhoff (12) found double-digits. In total, a combined 221 points decided nine games, an average margin of victory of 24.5. County teams went 7-2.

GBB 12-22 •FC 37, Grand Meadow 59 (FC: A. Peterson 16. GM: Autumn Thorsen 15. Falcons are 0-5) •La Crescent 52, M-C 25 (M-C: Lydia Geving 8 pts, 8 rebs, 5 stls, 3 assists; Bailey Hanson 6 pts, 9 rebs.

LC: Jen Michalke 16. Coug’s are 2-4 in SEC, 2-5 overall) •R-P 38, D-E 80 (R-P: K. Crawford 13. D-E: Brandi Blattner 18 pts & 9 rebs. S. Pease 17 pts and 6 stls.

TO’s: R-P 25, D-E 13. Rebs: R-P 26, D-E 38. R-P is 2-6 in 3-Rivers and overall) * In the SEC, Spring Grove (6-0, 8-2) and LeRoy-Ostrander (6-0, 7-2) lead conference. Lanesboro is in third (5-1, 5-4), ahead of 4th place Lyle/ Pacelli (3-2, 3-3).

BBB 12-22 •D-E 20, R-P 61 (R-P: N. Thompson 22. Trojans are 4-2 overall/Three Rivers. Thompson = 27.7 PPG) •Southland 51, FC 43 (FC: Sveen 10. S: Mike Goergen 15 pts & 8 rebs; Nick Schmitz 15. Falcons led 28-21 a half. They got out-rebounded 36 to 24. Record stands at 2-4 in Three Rivers, 4-4 overall) * In SEC, Lanesboro (4-0, 4-1) and Spring Grove (4-0, 5-1) are on top, followed by Mabel-Canton (4-1, 4-3) and Houston (3-1, 5-1).

Wrestling 12-20 •Lake City Triangular (Chatfield 67, La Crescent 11; Chatfield 35, Lake City 29; Lake City 55, La Crescent 8. Gophers are 11-3 in duals this season.) *Lewiston-Altura/Rushford Peterson’s dual meet record is 9-2; FCLMC’s is 0-3 in duals; GMLOK is 1-2.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY, JAN. 3 Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30 Sylvan Manor, Lanesboro and 10:30-11:00 Kenilworth Apartments, Lanesboro.

Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic 11-12pm, Thurber Building, Chatfield.

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.* Adult Children Anonymous (formerly known as Adult Children of Alcoholics) meeting, 7pm. Call Deb 507-765-5336 for info.* Preston American Legion Auxiliary meeting, 7:30pm, Preston Servicemen’s Club.

Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in the Pio­ neer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian.

Church, Mill St, Rushford.* WEDNESDAY, JAN. 4 Fillmore County Public Health provides free blood pressure checks in Spring Valley 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Hillside Apartments,

409 S Hudson Ave. and 10:45-11:15 a.m. at the Community Center.

Merry Meeters Birthday Club: meet at Marie Glaser’s home at 2pm. Roll Call: Where you were born.

Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-5pm.

1300 West Tracy Rd. Spring Valley.*

Preston AA Group, 7:30pm, United Methodist Church, Preston. For more info, call 507-951-6029.* FRIDAY, JAN. 6 Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, Senior Citizens Day, 9am-10am. 1300 West Tracy Rd. Spring Valley, MN.*

THURSDAY, JAN. 5 Fillmore County Public Health Blood Free Senior Coffee, 9am, Heritage Grove, Pressure Clinic, 11:15-11:45 a.m., Community Center, Canton.

Harmony.* Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 9:30-10:30am, Fountain Bank Lobby, Fountain.

Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Good Shepherd Community Room, Rushford.

Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 12-12:45pm, Ostrander Assisted Living.

Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 10:45-11:15am, Tenborg Center, Rushford.

Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-1:30pm, North Manor, Harmony and 1:30-3:00pm South Manor, Harmony.

Storyhour, Harmony Public Library, 225 3rd Ave. SW, 11:00 – 11:45, Preschool ages, No School No Storyhour.* Canton Senior Citizens meet at 1pm for cards and visiting, Canton Community Center.*

SATURDAY, JAN. 7 All you can eat pancackes, sausage, coffee, milk, juice, 8am-10:30am, Rushford Masonic Lodge, www. mysticstarlodge69.com.

Houston Nature Center: Making Homemade Cheeses: 10am-3pm. Call 894-3713 to register.

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

Preston Historical Society meeting, 7pm, United Methodist Church, Preston. Public invited.

SUNDAY, JAN. 8 NA Meeting, 7:00pm, United Methodist Church, downstairs, Preston. Call Jay for info 507-765-4979. * Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm. Fountain Lutheran Church, south Main St. and Highway 52.* MONDAY, JAN. 9 Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.* Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Cherry Wood Apts, Mabel and 10:30-11:15am Fire Hall, Mabel.

Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St. Chatfield.* Harmony AA meeting, 8pm, Harmony Community Center, 3rd Ave SW, Meeting Room 1. Call 507-886-3240 for info.*

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410 N. Main, Harmony, MN • (Across from Kwik Trip) VeRy seCluded spot Lots of privacy. Twelve year old large modular home on 25 acres. Beautiful country setting. Hunter’s dream area. 40’ x 80’ pole shed of which 40’ is insulated shop. Could be handy man’s dream. Bring horses and four-wheelers, plenty of room and trails. 16165 351st Ave, Harmony. $165,000. Always call Randy Barnes for appointment, 507-251-3271.

ReCently loweRed $10K Well kept older home on large lot in nice neighborhood, newer kitchen, stained glass window, open staircase, main floor living, newer roof, priced to move. 225 3rd Ave. SE, Harmony. $49,900. Always call Randy Barnes for appointment, 507-251-3271.

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205 Maple St. S., Rushford Classic home with original woodwork, open staircase.

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harmony: Many updates, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 fireplaces. Att 2 car garage. Updated siding, shingles, and windows. Almost an acre! $132,500

harmony, neW listinG: 3 bedroom ranch home, bordering the country. Attached 1 car garage, deck. $84,900

harmony: 4 bdrm, 2 ½ bath home. LL familyrm, brick fireplace, master bedroom, walk-in closets.

24 x 26 det garage. Deck & screen porch. Reduced $122,900 harmony: 2 bdrm, ranch home on corner lot. Open kitchen-dining with breakfast bar. 2 car att garage. A must see at $112,000

neW listinG: Well kept 3 bedroom ranch. Spacious lower level, garage $82,500 Harmony

harmony: 2 bedroom ranch, nice layout, oak hardwood floors, many updates. Covered patio, and extra large 1 car garage. $72,500 Preston: Wonderful location, adorable starter home is move in condition. 3 bedrooms, newer 2 car heated garage, Large lot Preston $68,500

Brenda Sheldon,

242 Main street s, Wykoff $59,900, Reduced - Very sharp home. 3 bedroom home w / d e n - o ff i c e .

Eat-in kitchen, formal dining, 3 season porch, attached garage, perm siding & storage shed. Patio area in back yard. Separate laundry-mud room area. Move in ready!

JUst like neW: Totally redone from top to bottom, this 3 bedroom, 2 story home has new kitchen, baths, Harmony $85,000 Preston, brick home On corner lot. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, oak wood floors, open staircase, wonderful enclosed & open porches. Garden & garage. $79,900

historic brick home: Ideal location and picturesque setting. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, great yard, outbuildings. 24.7 acres / 20 tillable tama soil. Harmony. $212,000

HousE & sHop Nice one level living home with 3 bedrooms, main floor laundry includes 24 x 40 detached building with 12 x 40 attached garage. Greenleafton $64,900

sPrinG Valley acreaGe: 30 acres. Totally updated raised ranch home. Large 2 car heated garage, 36 x 48 steel shed. Fenced pasture, creek $272,900

Why rent Efficient and well maintained home on good sized lot.

Harmony $35,900

Todd Hadoff

2002 cUstom bUilt 3 bdrm, 3 bath home. Open & bright main floor.

LL fireplace, walk out. Deck spans south side. 5 mile views. Lanesboro.

5 acre hobby farm: Large 4 bedroom, 2 story, 2 baths & main floor laundry. 28x28 garage new 2010, perm siding, shingles. Det. heated shop w/220, 60x45 pole shed, 3 acres tillable.

Greenleafton area $124,900

redUced: 3 bdrm ranch, oak hardwood floors, large open dining -family area, master bedroom, walkin closet, deck, 6 car att garage.

Almost an acre available. $69,500 Additional 3.7 acre farm land/lot: for sale $18,500 neW listinG: Large 2 story, 4 bdrm, 40 seclUded acres: Good mixture of mostly woods with 2 bath, home. Original features, built open areas, super hunting, camping, good access. Drake Rd, ins, hardwood floors, large pantry, home Lanesboro office. Garage, steel shed, Harmony lanesboro: Buildable lot 1/3 of an acre, awesome view on $129,900 edge of town city utilities $31,000 bUildinG lots: Newest subdivision in Harmony - 8 nice 21+ acres Offers room for livestock, horses, and hobbies! sized lots, some walk outs, starting at $14,900 2 story farm house with walk-out chUrchhill condos: A lifestyle to enjoy! Two bedroom, basement has a charming layout and well 2 bath condo, cherry wood cabinets, granite countertops, maple maintained. 20x20 detached garage plus hardwood flooring, 12 ft ceilings with Mission stained glass light 28x32 shop, 58x84 shed, and a 24x60 fixtures. Enjoy incredible views, easy access to trails, shopping, barn with box stall, standing stalls. Good theater $150,000 Lanesboro pasture & mature windbreak & stream.

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408 s Broadway Ave., spring Valley $45,000 - Affordable 2 story home. 4-5 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, hardwood floors, eat in kitchen, dinette area, formal dining room, main floor laundry, main floor bedroom located on large corner lot. Property needs some updating - but great room size and plenty of room to grow. Own for less than rent!

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neW listinG: What a delight! 2 bedroom ranch, renovated kitchen & bath, 6 panel oak doors. Updates also include plumbing, windows, furnace.

2 car det, deck $69,900 Harmony

blUff toP VieWs: Modern living with the arts & crafts feel, this charming 2 bedroom home is move in ready. Lanesboro. $96,900

mabel: Large 2 story home, 4 bdrms, updated kitchen & baths.

Familyroom, fireplace, deck, garage, commercial bUildinG excellent location. Steel roof pitched (2006), steel & vinyl siding (2002), & some windows. gardens. $108,900 Main level retail. 2nd level 2 bdrm apartment. Front & back entry plus detached garage. Ask about Harmony EDA business 303 May st, Canton –pENDING loan opportunities. Harmony $64,900 Apart Rents $425/mo 315 1stAve sW Harmony-soLD restaUrant oPPortUnity: turn key business, excellent 300 Hudson Ave N spring Valley-soLD location. Call for details 118 Acres Crop Land, preston-pENDING redUced Commercial Lot Main St Canton $4950 205 s oak Mabel- pENDING

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409 Minnesota st., ostrander redUced - $52,000 - 4 bdrm home on 1/3 acre in town! Affordable living in small town atmosphere.

Many updates have been done to the home including new roof, siding, windows, sheet rock & paint, and flooring. Large eat in kitchen, bay window and main floor laundry. There is a single car garage (presently used as workshop) and barn for additional storage and use. Priced to sell!!

725 Memorial Drive, spring Valley $92,500 Great 2 bdrm 2 bath townhouse with sun room.

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chatfield - Older home on large lot located chatfield - Spectacular walkout ranch, loaded with extras. Open floor close to high school plan offers 3 bedrooms and pool. Vinyl siding, on main floor, main floor enclosed porch, main laundry, hickory wood floor laundry and wood floors, 2 gas fireplaces, floors. Would also make granite countertops, maple a good rental property. cabinets and trim. Master bedroom with private bath Was $54,900 redUced $48,900 w/ceramic walk-in shower and whirlpool tub, race chatfield - 3+ bedroom rambler w/2 baths, track ceiling and w/in closet. Lower level family room newer windows, gas fire- walks out to patio with built in grill, rec room & 4th place, 2 car garage, vinyl bedroom & bath. reduced $249,900 siding. Located close to foUntain - Ideal home to remodel and earn some equity. New vinyl siding, parks and downtown. roof, windows, furnace All appliances will stay. and electrical.

Wood $129,900 $119,900 floors, living room, dining room, main floor chatfield - Turn of the century home on large laundry, 3 bedrooms and corner lot. Main floor master bedroom, main large lot. Schools can be Chatfield, Lanesboro or floor laundry, wood Fillmore Central. Great price at $46,900 floors, 9’ ceilings, built- lanesboro - great location close to state bike trail and great views of the ins, screened in porch scenic bluffs. Small stuand (28x32) garage/ dio cottage is ideal for shop. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, all brick exterior, storage weekend getaway. Room shed, garden area, and combo heat (nat. gas and to expand. $37,900 rewood). $125,900 dUced $28,500 chatfield - toWnhoUse - Great price on this immaculate 3 bed- lanesboro - Charm and character describe this home with original room, 2 bath townhouse.

Douglas fir floors. Main Formal dining room, livfloor has high ceilings ing room, open kitchen and archways for with center island. Famcharacter. Lower level ily room in lower level is partially sheetrocked. with w/o to patio and fenced yard. Deck is covered Newer 2 car garage and and ideal for relaxing. 2+ garage is insulated and great location to state trails & park. $114,900 sheetrocked. now $134,900

Preston - This large rambler sits on quiet street & had great views of deck.

Home has been updated.

Large open kitchen and dining room, living room, large master bedroom, and main floor laundry. Large lower level family room with w/out to covered patio. New siding, windows flooring and heated garage. Was $139,900 now $129,900 Preston - toWnhome - Gorgeous views of countryside and golf course.

9’ ceilings, beautiful custom cabinets, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, main floor laundry and 2 car heated garage.

Lower level family room is finished in tongue and groove pine and w/o to patio. $139,900 rochester -toWnhome - Hard to find townhome in Salem Point. Enjoy the water view from the 4-season porch or private patio.

Large living room w/ fireplace, separate formal dining room, master bedroom w/full bath and w/in closet. Open kitchen w/center island. 2nd level has 2 additional bdrms, full bath & family room. now $345,000

lots for sale - Chatfield - Fingerson & Donahoe - 1st Subdivison - Lots Starting At - $29,900

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toWnhoUse - 308 N park Court, sp.

Valley $109,900 Motivated seller!!!

Drastically Reduced Excellent location, close to banks, gas station, grocery store and discount stores. 2 bdrm 2 bath with marble entrance, gas fireplace, m. bdrm walk in closet & m. bath, sun room, laminate floors, and patio to back of unit. Low association fees.

ROCHESTER ANd SE MN farm/acreaGes chatfield - Great location for this 5 bedroom, 4 bath 2-story home on 1.7 acre lot backing up to woods. Main floor has open floor plan w/ kitchen, kitchen dining, living room w/fireplace, 4-season porch, formal dining room & laundry. Lower level is finished with family room w/fireplace and w/o to patio, 2 additional bedrooms, kitchenette/wet bar, & 3/4 bath. 3-car insulated garage, 2 patios, private fenced yard, & 20x26 carriage house w/TV, phone & ethernet. $369,900 lanesboro - 14 acre paradise just north of Lanesboro. 1 mile from Eagle Bluff, close to Root River & State Trail. Ideal for horses or cattle. Large open kitchen & formal dining room, newer living room with fireplace and knotty pine. Main floor laundry, 4-season porch, large deck with hot tub, sauna, putting green and more. Barn w/shop above and heated shop/garage below.

Preston - 15 acres - gorgeous setting for the 15 aces w/great hunting.

House has been updated & remodeled. old Vinyl siding,S wrap around deck, new c/a & woodburner/ l/p combo for heat. Garage has 10’ door & is hooked-up for infloor heat. Shop is heated & has air plus 1/2 bath.

You’ll love the privacy & the setting. $209,900 $199,900

commercial - Business not closing, just for sale. Wykoff - Gold st.

Restaurant Established restaurant, turn key operation.

Building completely renovated, equipment is newer and all inventory stays. Restaurant menu offers pizza, steak and fish specials, and more. Ideal for catering & deliveries. Additional dining area in lower level. $285,000

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notice STATE OF MINNESOTA 136 St. Anthony St. • P.O. Box 496 PUBLIC HEARING TO ESTABLISH COUNTY OF FILLMORE Preston, MN 55965 “SUBORDINATE SERVICE DISTRICT” IN DISTRICT COURT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the507-765-2151 1-800-599-0481 • FAX 765-2468 THIRD•JUDICIAL DISTRICT Board of Supervisors of Bristol Township, e-mail: PROBATE COURT DIVISION news@fillmorecountyjournal.com Fillmore County, Minnesota will meet at Court File No. 23-PR-11-1054 the Bristol Township Hall, 13144 241st In Re: Estate of Avenue, Harmony, MN at 6:15 p.m. on the Charles E. Wilmarth 9th day of January, 2012, to consider the NOTICE TO CREDITORS: FOREIGN CLASSIFIED RATES: establishment of a Subordinate Service PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE ACTING district pursuant to Minnesota Statutes IN MINNESOTA 365 A. Notice is given that Lee. E. Wilmarth, The area being considered is herein residing at 701 Hillside Court, Decorah, described below: IA 52101, is the domiliary foreign perAll properties located in the Greenleafton sonal representative (“Personal reprearea in Section 6, T101N, R11W, Bristol sentative”) for the estate of Charles E. Township, which includes the properties Wilmarth, a resident of the State of Iowa. with following parcel identification num On December 27, 2011, the Personal bers: Representative filed with the Court a doc21.0060.010, 21.0061.010 ument stating an intention to exercise, THE SERVICE being considered in the as to assets in Minnesota, all powers Subordinate Service District is herein of a local personal representative, and described: to maintain actions and proceedings in Identify the wastewater needs of the Minnesota in accordance with Minn. Stat. community; provide for the planning, con524.4-205. struction, financing, and hook-up; and Notice is also given that any be accountable for the long-term mainMinnesota creditor who objects to the tenance, operations, repair, replacement, Personal Representative’s exercise of and renovation of a wastewater collection power over assets in Minnesota must file and treatment system(s) in order to proa written objection within 60 days from vide for accountability and continuity for the Personal Representative’s filing. If no the benefit of all of the property owners in objections are filed, the representative the Service District area identified above. may, after the expiration of the 60 day Notice has been sent to all affected period, exercise all powers of a local perproperty owners in the proposed Service sonal representative.

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: Quiet Title-Adverse Claims Court File No. 23-CV-914 Milton Hallum and Kathleen Hallum, husband and wife, Plaintiff, vs.

notice of mortgage foreclosure sale Date: 12/15/2011 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: 11/2/2009 2. MORTGAGOR: Lester A. Sackett, a single person 3. Mortgagee: Canton State Bank, 111 North Main Street, Canton, MN 55922, now First Southeast Bank.

4. Recording Information: Recorded on 11/09/2009, as Document Number 375903, in the Office of the County Recorder of Fillmore County, Minnesota.

5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: None.

INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 09.0085.010 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: The West 43 feet of Lots 150 and 151, City of Canton, Fillmore County, Minnesota.

8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 300 North Ida Street, Canton, MN 55922.

OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the mortgage 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 mortgagee, Canton State Bank, 111 North Main Street, Canton, MN 55922, now First Southeast Bank.

10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Mortgagee, Canton State Bank.

Information regarding foreclosure 11. The requisties of Minn. stat. 580.02 have been satisfied.

12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $3,300.00.

13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $4,812.33.

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 2, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., at the Main Lobby of the Courthouse, Courthouse Square, Preston, MN 55965.

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 11:59 p.m. on August 3, 2012.

THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 12/15/2011 First southeast bank, formerly Canton sTate bank 111 North Main Street, Canton, MN 55922 Mortgagee Richard A. Nethercut, PA By: /s/ Richard Nethercut Richard A. Nethercut Attorney at Law (130072) 32 Main Avenue North | PO Box 657 Harmony, MN 55939-0657 T 507.886.6131 F 507.886.2711 richard@ranlaw.net Publish,19,26,2,9,16,23

STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 23-CV-11-1018 Stanley Gudmundson, Plaintiff, SUMMONS -vsAslack Anderson; Peter Peterson Haslerud; Evan Olson; George P. Haslerud; Andrew P. Haslerud; Torger Olson; Gustave Sandvig a/k/a Gustave T. Sandvig; Stark G. Thompson; Stark T. Gernes; Seveth Ellengson a/k/a Sevath Ellingson; Roley Ellingson; Ole Boyum a/k/a Ole B. Boyum a/k/a O.B. Boyum; B.J. Boyum a/k/a Bernard J. Boyum; Arlene Bjorke and Nord Bjorke, her husband; Lorraine Boyce and Maynard Boyce, her husband; Sarah Boyum; Siebert Gudmundson and June Gudmundson, husband and wife; Ross Boyum and Sharon Boyum, his wife; Leroy J. Chadwick and Helen M. Chadwick, his wife; Leon W. Helleland and Beverly Helleland, his wife; J.B.’s Ranch, LLC; Jeffrey L. Ratzlaff a/k/a Jerry R. Ratzlaff; Herbert K. Highum and Ruby S. Highum as Trustees of the Herbert K. and Ruby S. Highum Living Trust; Steve A. Highum and Jody L. Highum, his wife; Eric Thorn and Tamara Thorn, his wife; Lorraine Boyce; all successors and assigns; also the unknown heirs of the aforesaid persons, and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, subject to any easements of record, Defendants.

THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons.

2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response, called an Answer, within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at: Timothy A. Murphy RIPPE, HAMMELL & MURPHY, P.L.L.P. 110 East Main Street, P. O. Box 149 Caledonia, MN 55921-0149 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint you must say so in your Answer.

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

5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case.

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

7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Fillmore County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: That part of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter and that part the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 1, and that part of the West Half of the Northeast Quarter, that part of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and that part of the East Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 12, all in Township 104 North, Range 9 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of said West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1; thence on an assumed bearing of North 89°44’49” East 1315.25 feet to the northeast corner of said West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1; thence South 00°06’58” West 2644.25 feet to the southeast corner of said West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1; thence South 89°27’04” West along

the south line of said West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1, a distance of 1287.38 feet to a point 33.00 feet easterly of the southwest corner of said West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1; thence South 22°59’13” West 33.00 feet to a line that is 20.00 feet easterly of and parallel with the west line of said Northeast Quarter of Section 12; thence South 00°12’43” East along a line that is 20.00 feet easterly of and parallel with the west line of said Northeast Quarter of Section 12, a distance of 1345.99 feet to the centerline of Trunk Highway No. 30; thence South 62°23’03” West along said centerline of Trunk Highway No. 30, a distance of 168.46 feet; thence South 61°12’04” West along said centerline of Trunk Highway No. 30, a distance of 611.02 feet to the westerly line of said East Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 12; thence North 00°01’59” West 1745.09 feet to the northwest corner of said East Half of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 12; thence North 89°42’19” East along the north line of said East Half of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 12, a distance of 644.14 feet to a point 16.50 feet westerly of the southwest corner of

said West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1; thence North 14°13’51” East 68.18 feet to the west line of said West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1 and to a point 66.00 feet northerly of the southwest corner of said West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 1; thence North 00°13’32” East 2585.10 feet to the point of beginning.

The above described parcel contains 104.56 acres and is subject to any easements, covenants and restrictions of record.

8. The object of this action is to determine that the Defendants have no right, title, estate, interest or lien in the real estate above described.

NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM No personal claim is made against any of the Defendants in the action above entitled.

Dated this 7th day of December, 2011.

RIPPE, HAMMELL & MURPHY, P.L.L.P. By: ________________________________ Timothy A. Murphy (#76594) Attorney for Plaintiff 110 East Main Street, P. O. Box 149 Caledonia, MN 55921 (507) 725-3361 S:Gina/Quiet Title/Gudmundson.

Summons Publish 19,26,2

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

Lawrence Hallum, Raymond Hallum, and John Hallum; the heirs or successors in interest to the above-named Defendants, and all persons or parties claiming any right, title, estate interest or lien in the real estate described in the complain herein.

Defendants.

THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: Lawrence Hallum, Raymond Hallum, and John Hallum; the heirs or successors in interest to the above-named Defendants, and all persons or parties claiming any right, title, estate interest or lien in the real estate described in the complaint herein.

1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you.

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

2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at: Thomas M. Manion 204 Parkway ave. N. Box 420 Lanesboro, MN 55949 507-467-2317 3. You must respond to each claim. The answer is your written response to the plaintiff’s complaint. In your answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the complaint. If you believe the plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the complaint, you must say so in your answer.

4. You will lose your case if you do not send a written response to the complaint to the person who signed this summons. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the court may decide against you and award the plaintiff everything asked for in the complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgement can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the complaint.

5. Legal assistance. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the court administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance.

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

6.

Alternative dispute resolution. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under rule 114 of the Minnesota general rules of practice. You must still send your written response to the complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute.

7.This lawsuit may affect or bring into question title to real property located in Fillmore County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: The east 10 acres of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 103 North, Range 9 West, containing 10 acres, more or less, according to the U.S. Government Survey thereof.

The object of this action is determine the adverse claims of said real estate, and to determine the rights of Plaintiffs and Defendants in said property, and that the claims of Defendants be declared null and void, and that Plaintiffs be declared to be the owners in fee of said real estate, and that Defendants be forever barred from any right, title, estate, interest or lien therein.

Notice of no personal claim: This action is to determine adverse claims to the real estate described above. No personal claim made against any Defendant named herein.

DATED: 12-20-11 /s/ Thomas M. Manion Thomas M. Manion, Attorney for Plaintiffs (#0067167) 204 Parkway Ave. N., Box 420 Lanesboro, MN 55949 507-467-2317 Publish 26,2,9

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Summary of Minutes December 13, 2011 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: RESOLUTION 2011-065: 2012 Medical Examiner Services agreement The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda.

• the following amended Consent Agenda: • November 29, 2011 County Board minutes.

• Regular status for Jessica Kraus, Lead Child Support Officer.

• Step increase for Jessica Kraus, Lead Child Support Officer.

• Step increase for Louise Kleiboer, Social Worker.

• Payment of invoice of $559.12 to Olmsted County Community Services for evidentiary exams.

• Overnight stay for Commissioner Kaase to attend State Radio Board Legislative Committee meeting.

• Family and Medical Leave for employee #1165.

• enter into FY 2012 Natural Resources Block Grant Agreement with MN Board of Water and Soil Resources.

• re-appoint Lindsey C. Thomas, M.D. as Fillmore County Medical Examiner for 2012.

• agreement with Southeastern Libraries Cooperating & Southeast Library Systems (SELCO).

• payment of filing fee to Fillmore County Court Administration.

• 2012-2013 County Feedlot Program Delegation Agreement.

• 2011 annual County Feedlot Officer and Performance Credit Report.

• termination of .5 full time equivalent custodian.

• 1.5% adjustment to 2012 Merit pay plan to be effective December 23, 2011.

• 1.5% adjustment to 2012 non-union pay plan to be effective December 23, 2011.

• hire Kristen Mathison as replacement full time Public Health Nurse at Grade 10/Step 1.

• 2011 Emergency Management Performance Grant from MN Department of Public Safety.

• accept border Interoperability grant and enter into agreement with State of Minnesota, Department of Public Safety.

• payment of invoice from Perkins for two 2012 replacement squad cars.

• Public Safety Interoperable Communications grant for equipment and training.

• purchase of 2013 International 7600 SFA truck from Boyer Truck.

• purchase of used 2004 asphalt zipper milling machine from City of Spring Valley.

The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description

Amount Baudler, Baudler, Maus & Blahnik, services

$605.00 Boelter, Shirl, other travel expense $785.31 Farm & Home Publishers, Ltd., publications

$550.00 Fillmore County Treasurer, fuel $3,685.66 Hanson Tire Service, Inc., services and equipment $1,546.17 Healthcheck Systems, Inc., supplies $604.90 Hewlett-Packard Company, equipment $1,389.07 Kaase, Thomas, mileage, other travel expense $1,387.63 Keene, Charlotte, bailiff expense $1,100.16 M & I Lockbox, software support

$10,000.00 MN Energy Resources Corporation, natural gas $940.66 Pohlman, Brenda L., mileage, other travel expense $609.24 Streicher’s, supplies $1,004.73 Suhler, Jr., Attorney/Frederick S., services $790.00 System Designs, Inc., services $675.00 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $25,673.53 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (91 bills - not listed) $15,926.59 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $41,600.12 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Cargill, Inc., salt $116,839.08 Dave Syverson Freightliner, supplies $500.91 Dunn Blacktop Co., Inc., hot mix $1,725.67 Fastenal Company, supplies $1,079.62 Hanson Tire Service, Inc., services $10,760.88 Hovey Oil Co., Inc., fuel $7,094.63 LaCrosse Truck Center, Inc., parts $562.55 Ronco Engineering Co.,, Inc., supplies $701.79 Scharf Auto Supply, Inc., parts $705.47 Thompson Sand, sand $5,522.77 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) 145,493.37 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (31 bills - not listed) $3,168.03 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND 148,661.40 SANITATION FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Hanson Tire Service, Inc., parts $517.50 Winona County Auditor-Treasurer, mileage, fees $936.12 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $1,453.62 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (6 bills - not listed) $1,095.86 TOTAL SANITATION FUND $2,549.48 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL EDA FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above - none) $0.00 TOTAL EDA FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (4 bills - not listed) $58.28 TOTAL EDA FUND $58.28 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.

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On-call housekeeper and on-call resident support staff. Contact Bryna or Janette with any questions at 507-7653837. e26tfn- o

ATTENTION: POOL MANAGERS – The Preston Park Board is now accepting applications for a Swimming Pool Manager for the 2012 season. This person must be available beginning in May through August. Salary is negotiable, depending upon experience. Some duties include: hiring of lifeguards, scheduling of pool staff, daily bank deposits, ordering of supplies & concessions, attendance at monthly Park Board meetings. Specific job description and applications are available at City Hall in Preston. Position will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to applications received by 4:30pm on Friday, January 13, 2012. h26,2- o

Part-time help A)Every other weekend, 1st weekend nights, 2nd weekend mid-shift. B) Every other weekend and couple weekday nights, 1st weekend nights, 2nd weekend mid-shift. Apply at Preston Motor Mart. h 2- o

We would like to thank everyone for the kind expressions of sympathy shown to us at the time of our sister, Cheryl Raustad’s passing. God bless you all.

Carol & Manford Lange t2- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I would like to thank all friends and family for cards and gifts for my 80th birthday. A special thank you to my nieces and nephews for the wonderful birthday party at the Country Club and for including me in your Christmas celebration. All was truly appreciated.

Carroll Marzolf t26- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

TRANSMISSION REBUILDING: Foreign and domestic, auto & light truck. 12 month 12,000 mile warranty.

Call for prices. Brown’s Tire, Battery, & Transmission. Rushford 507-864-2969 or 1-888-864-7049. v20tfn- o

Public Works Director. The City of Preston and Preston Public Utilities have an opening for a Public Works Director.

Position oversees the operation and maintenance of the public works department (electric, water, sewer, streets and parks).

This position requires both administrative and hands-on work. An application packet may be obtained at Preston City Hall, 210 Fillmore Street W, Preston, MN 55965, by calling 507-765-2153 or online at http:// www.prestonmn.org/pwd/ . First consideration will be given to applications received

by Friday, January 6, 2012. e26,2- o

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CDL-A, 6 mos. Exp.req. 866-322-4039. www.Drive4Marten.com. EEOE/AAP. h2- x APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Property Appraiser in the Fillmore County Assessor’s Office. This is a regular, non-exempt position. Minimum requirements: High school diploma or general education degree and one year of appraising experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience and must be able to become a Certified Minnesota Assessor within 18 months of start date. Must also have knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of property appraisal; ability to interpret laws pertinent to local property tax assessment; knowledge of land subdivision regulations, construction standards and real estate sales practices; ability to read and understand complex regulations, develop reports and maintain complex records, uses of computer equipment and software; ability to make mathematical computations with accuracy and speed; and have a valid driver’s license. Starting salary is $18.0689/hr. according to the 2012 nonunion pay plan. Successful candidate must be willing to authorize a personal criminal background investigation. Applications and job descriptions with complete listing of qualifications may be obtained from: Fillmore County Coordinator, P.O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965 or phone (507) 765-4566. Applications also available @ www.co.fillmore.mn.us. Applicants must complete current county application to be considered. County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. Application deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. EOE. h2,9,16- o

ON-site manager needed Rushford Manor Apartments in Rushford is seeking a property manager. Must have maintenance and administrative skills.

Must live on-site. Free rent + hourly wage. Employment application required and found on www.lifestyleinc.net or by calling 507-451-8524, tdd 507-451-0704 EOE. h26,2- o ATTENTION: LIFEGUARDS - The Preston Park Board is now accepting applications for lifeguards for the 2012 season.

All lifeguards must complete the provided CPR course and orientation training. WSI training is recommended for applicants age 16 and up with reimbursement of WSI course fee by Preston Park Board upon successful completion and 50 hours worked at the Preston Swimming Pool.

Applications may be picked up at City Hall in Preston. Application deadline is 4:30pm on Friday, January 13, 2012. H26,2- O

Mabel-Canton School has an opening for a Title Paraprofessional. The position is 6.5 hours per day. Please send resume with three current references to Jeff Nolte, Principal and fill out application at the school/due Jan 4. Further details on the school web site www.mabelcanton.k12. mn.us. h26,2- o

One BlOck at a time Daycare is seeking leaD teacher

Must have at least 24 post secondary credits in related field and prefer someone with child care experience. Full-Time position available in early January. Please send resume to:

Holly Kanengieter,P.O. Box 50, Preston, MN 55965 or holly.kanengieter@isd2198.k12.mn.us

Full-Time and Part-Time Nursing Assistant Positions Available.

Will train and reimburse for classes, if not on the registry.

Bonus-pay on Weekends and Shift Differential Contact Annette or stop by for an application.

Green Lea Manor Nursing Home 115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954

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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Semcac, a non-profit human service agency located in Rushford, MN, is accepting applications for a full-time, 32 hour, Planning and Development Director. The position is responsible for planning, assessing and enhancing the development needs of the agency and its programs. Promotes the work of the agency and coordinates key funding and planning initiatives. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, planning or related field and two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Non-profit background and familiarity with federal and state grant funding sources a plus. Application packet available by contacting Mary Jo Grimsrud at Semcac (507) 864-8202 or email maryjo.grimsrud@semcac.org.

Application materials must be received by January 16, 2012. EOE.

Spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking to fill a part-time evening cook position. Every other weekend worked is required. Experience is not necessary but will be preferred. To apply send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975, or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com EOE. h2,9- o

Spring Valley Senior Living is currently seeking candidates to fill a supplemental RN position. Position would consist of various shifts. Weekend and shift differentials included. If interested please send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com EOE. h2,9- o HELP WANTED!† Make $1000 a Week mailing brochures from home! Guaranteed Income! FREE Supplies! No experience required. Start Immediately! www. homemailerprogram.net (VOID IN SD) (MFPA)

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AUTOS Nice Chevy pickup- 1977 $3,700.

Dependable 2000 Ford Windstar 132,000 mi. $1,500. Phone 507-498-3675. a9/20tfnx DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 888-472-9219 (MFPA)

FOR RENT Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util.

Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available Immediately. 7652131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfn- o Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Do you need storage while in the process of moving? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x KENILWORTH APARTMENTS of Lanesboro has 1 bedroom apts. for seniors 62+ or handicapped/disabled. Rent based on income. Onsite laundry, large communtiy room and patio for tenant use. Call 507-467-2222 EHO r4tfn- o For rent: 2 BD apt with garage in Fountain. 507-259-6961. r19tfn- o Rent based on income! Great locations in Mabel, Ostrander & Rushford!

Studio, 1&2 bd immediate openings!

Family & senior housing. Free applications & tours! 800-676-6505, tdd 507451-0704. www.lifestyleinc.net. Equal Housing Opportunity. r26,2- o 1BR apt in Preston. $300/month. 507765-4521 or 507-272-9889. r26,2- o For rent in Preston: 4 BR house with appliances. NS, NP, month-to-month lease. $400/month + $350 deposit. 507273-7801. r2- x 3 Bedroom $450/month Preston - No Pets 507-259-6740. r2- x

LAKEWOOD SENIOR HOuSINg, 420 Bench St. Chatfield. Easy living...no yard work, no shoveling! For those who are 62 and older, handicapped/disabled.

1-bedroom apts. Heat paid. On-site laundry. Rent based on income. Off-street parking. Call (507) 867-4791.

Scenic View TownhomeS • Spacious 2 & 3 bedrooms • Attached garages included • Beautiful area • Starting at $505 Income restrictions apply.

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CASH FOR CARS: All Cars/Trucks Wanted. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid.

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Call For Instant Offer: 1-800-871-9134 (MFPA)

Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o We specialize in rebuilding alternator and starters for auto truck and farm implement. Same day service.

We do MN DOT inspections. Hi Tech Rebuilders, Rushford, 508-864-7440 and 507-459-1504 v11/21-1/16- o We Repair windows and screens.

Fast, friendly, honest service. Kingsley Mercantile. Harmony. 507-886-2323. v27eow- o A Perfect cut tree service - tree trimming and removal, hedge trimming, fenceline clearing. 15 years experience climbing and basket work. 507-743-TREE, Chad Wangen. Fully licensed and insured.

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Sun & Moon Date: SunriSe & SunSet 01/02/12 7:42am 4:43pm 01/03/12 7:42am 4:44pm 01/04/12 7:42am 4:45pm 01/05/12 7:41am 4:46pm 01/06/12 7:41am 4:47pm 01/07/12 7:41am 4:48pm 01/08/12 7:41am 4:49pm

Jan. 7, 2012

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Thursday, January 19th at the JEM Movie Theatre in Harmony, MN 6:00pm • Refreshments 6:30pm • Presentation $20 Fee Attendees will be entered into a drawing to win a FULL PAGE ad to be used in the FCJ or OCJ in 2012 -valued at up to $1029.30!

Call 507.765.2704 to register Must register by January 12

• NH 1431 Mo/Co Center Pivot

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