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Peterson denies detachment request, councilor resigns By K irsten Zoellner kirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Peterson resident Alan Lipowitz and his attorney Tom Murphy were on hand at the Wednesday, January 9 council meeting, to respond to any questions regarding he and his wife, Jan Smaby’s, request for detachment from the city. The duo is seeking annexation to the City of Rushford Village. They discussed their case for a petition for annexation with the Village council at the December 3 CRV meeting. “We presented our case to them by their i n v i t a t i o n ,” said Lipowitz. “They asked us to come to their meeting to discuss our case.” At the December meeting, the Village council discussed the matter at length, agreeing to wait upon Peterson’s actions before making more comment on the petition. The council also agreed that any decision would have to be agreed upon by both cities due to the cooperative nature of the communities. At that time, Rushford Village Councilor Gordy Johnson cautioned the city not to jump the gun. “We’ve been down this road before, on both sides. In order to maintain a relationship with Peterson, this would need to be done orderly. We rely on each other.” “Both cities would have to agree,” added Mayor Dale Schwanke in response to Johnson’s comment. “This would
need to be a concurrent agreement. We need to be cautious of not suggesting to Peterson that we’re trying to take something away from them.” The relationship between the cities has been an ongoing effort for years and has been contentious at times. Both Rushford Village City Clerk Kristina Mart and Mayor Dale Schwanke were reached for comment on Lipowitz’s claim of invitation by the Village, which would have oddly
thing you need? According to Murphy the only city service that the property receives is garbage pickup. Road dust prevention was offered, but the couple refused it. Currently, the property represents 1.8 percent of the Peterson tax base, but the 39.8 acres is a substantial piece of land for the small community. Smaby and Lipowitz have long argued that the property is the only agriculturally homesteaded land within the city, despite there being other agricultural land, and that it fits better with the Village’s zoning ordinances and new comprehensive plan. “Instead of one unique property and conjoined on sides by the Village, it seems a better fit,” said Lipowitz. “One concern we have is the potential of zoning. We bought it to retain agricultural character. 13 percent of it is tied up in Conservation Reserve Program for another 45 years. We want to maintain this as a rural piece of property. Do something for us; let us go,” he continued. “We can keep it the same,” responded Erickson. “We can’t afford to lose any more taxes. My other concern is that in another 20 years, we’re all gone. This is going to affect the future. In 45 years, when it’s done, Peterson could expand. I don’t
“It would be a loss of property, but we would also be losing two people,” added Councilor Gail Boyum. “We don’t want to do that.” come prior to the duo asking for detachment from Peterson. When asked whether this was accurate or whether Lipowitz misspoke, Schwanke said, “Yes, I’d have to say he misspoke. We have an open invitation to anyone who wants to speak to the council and anyone can come.” Clerk Mart noted, “They contacted the Village stating their reasons why they wanted to detach from Peterson and asked if they could come and share them with the Village Council.” Mart also noted via email that Lipowitz and Smaby were on the agenda for the January 7 meeting, but did not attend. “What is your need for leaving?” asked Councilor Barry Erickson. “What fear do you have? Can you give us a good feeling to this as to why you want to leave? Is there some-
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Spring Valley City Council organizes for 2014 By Gary Peterson gpeterson@fillmorecountyjournal.com
The Spring Valley City Council met on January 13 and approved a long list of first of the year business. The minutes from the December 9 and December were approved. The January Preliminary Accounts Payables consisting of eight pages was approved along with the designation of the Spring Valley Tribune as the Official Newspaper. The Security State Bank, Home Federal Savings Bank, First State Bank and the First National Bank were all designated as the official depositories of city funds for calendar year 2014 with Home Federal Savings Bank being designation as the depository of the city’s primary checking, Payroll and HRA accounts. The corporate authorization resolution was approved in the names of Mayor Jim Struzyk and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. One of their duties is to endorse checks and orders for the
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Rushford/F&L arbitration details still under wraps city and the subsequent July 2011 abandonment of the comkirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com munity center project all togeth A closed meeting was held Jan- er. A summons & complaint uary 13, just prior to the regular was filed in Fillmore County city council to meet with City December 10, 2013 regarding a Attorney Terry Chiglo and attor- lease agreement with Guardian ney Robert Aslop of Kennedy & Inn of Rushford, LLC. Damage Graven. Aslop represents F&L hearings are scheduled for early Management & Development February. Until then, both parand Guardian Inn of Rushford, ties are refraining from public LLC (Tom Serie). Demand for comment. arbitration was filed by Serie in The original agreement with November of 2011, following F&L Development for the motel four years of frustration for the See RUSHFORD Page 11 By K irsten Zoellner
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payment of money or otherwise withdraw or transfer funds on deposit with this financial institution. The list of required license fees and permits stretched from a $35 annual Cigarette License Fee to a $1,500 sewer connection fee. There are 24 different permits or fees that make up the list. It would appear as though the dogs and cats are under scrutiny. First of all a dog or cat license costs $10. The late fee is $25.00, the dog or cat shelter fee is $25 and a dog or cat at large is $25 for the first offense, $50 for the second offense and $75 for the third offense and the fourth offense amounts to $150. Other permits cover On Sale Liquor, Excavator, parking, obstructions, permit application fee, preliminary plat fee, zooming permits and special assessments. One permit that apparently missed the list is that of licenses for chickens. A quick check with Deb Zimmer
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indicated that the “hens should require a $10 permit.” Roosters are apparently excluded. A resolution was passed which establishes coverage for injuries to elected and appointed officials. Reimbursables were established for the city personnel policy. Mileage $0.56 per mile, dinner not to exceed $15 if travel is later than 6:00, lunch is $10 and breakfast not to exceed $7.00 if the employee left home before 6:00 a.m. The total combined reimbursement per day shall not exceed $32 and there is no alcoholic beverages. Overnight lodging cannot exceed $140 per night. A resolution was passed approving write offs of certain uncollectible ambulance accounts with the Spring Valley Area Ambulance Service. The total write offs per this resolution is $21,290.12. The mayor announced the
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designating of official appointments. The Emergency Managers named were Mike Zimmer, Jeff Kappers, and John Dols. Troy Lange was appointed Fire Chief, the 1st Assistant Chief is Brian Danielson and Greg Stender was appointed 2nd Assistant Chief. Steve Himlie was appointed to a three year term on the EDA and Jim Struzyk and Jeff Vehrenkamp were appointed as one year terms. Bob Tieffenbacher was appointed to the cable access Board for a five year term and Karen Cleveland and Rita Bezdicek were named to the Library Board for three year terms. Lyle Danielson was appointed to the Utilities Board replacing Lee Himlie. Julie Mlinar will have a three year term on Tourism. The Zoning adjust board will have Mike Lee and Jim Steinmetz and the five year term on the Osterud/Winter Trust will be filled by Brian Danielson. Mayor Struzyk and council members expressed their “Thanks” to all of the people that have
served on boards and Commissions in the past and currently. Ambulance Director Jim Cooper appeared before the council and asked them to consider enacting a proposed rate increase conducted by the Minnesota Ambulance Association on ambulance rates. According to Cooper the survey showed that “we are quite low compared to the statewide averages.” The average mileage is $17.24 statewide and the Spring Valley Ambulance Association charges $11. The average for BLS Emergency is $935 and Spring Valley charges $525. BLS Non-Emergency statewide is $763, Spring Valley is $385. ALS emergency average is $1294 compared to $640 with Spring Valley. Cooper is recommending that mileage be increased to $17, BLS Emergency from $525 to $925, BLS Non-Emergency from $385 to $700. ALS Emergency from $640 to $1,200. Cooper asked the council to consider the change in rates. He also pointed out that the last time a
Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips! rate adjustment was made was in April 1, 2003. At that time the ambulance garage was still in the old gas station. A Fire Service Agreement was approved between the City of Spring Valley and the Spring Valley rural Fire District, which is composed of Townships of Frankford, Bloomfield, Forestville, Sumner, Spring Valley and Racine. The district is a joint powers entity formed under Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.59 and is authorized to negotiate and enter into a single agreement on behalf of its member townships to obtrain fire service for the portions of the townships included in the district. The ordinance Providing For The Regulation, Maintenance, and Occupancy Of Rental Housing In the City Of Spring Valley was brought out and a couple of the council members asked questions about it and asked Deb Zimmer if it would be on the agenda on either February 24 or March 1. She said that it prob-
Rezoning recommended for former motel property By Karen Reisner The Planning Commission at their first meeting in 2014 reelected Gary Ruskell as board chairman and elected Steven Duxbury as vice-chairman. Todd and Amy Soiney, Section 26 Canton Township, had requested that their property that had been the motel near the state line be rezoned from B1(commercial) to R1 (single and two family residential). The R1 zone includes multiple family dwellings for any number of families. The use as a multiple family dwelling also requires a conditional use permit which had been applied for. Todd Soiney explained that they wanted to turn the former motel into a six residential apartment unit. Duane Bakke agreed this use is in accordance with the zoning ordinance as it is written today. However, the intent of the ordinance is to avoid spot zoning and to limit housing in a rural area. He went on to say that we may want to get rid of some of the loopholes in the county ordinance regulating the non-municipality area. There were no comments from the public at the hearing. The commission recommended to the
county board that the zoning for the property be changed to R-1. A second public hearing was held on the application for a CUP for the multi-family dwelling. There was agreement that in the future the commission should wait until the county board has a chance to vote on the zoning change first before considering the CUP. Because there had been a precedent for doing both before the county board made a decision on the first, the commission went ahead on this request this last time. Soiney said the units would be one bedroom apartments except for one which could be a two bedroom. Zoning administrator Chris Graves said the well and septic are up to date. The septic is sized for seven bedrooms. Ruskell asked what is the difference between an extended stay motel and an apartment? A motel needs to approved by the Minnesota Department of Health and usually is a short stay. Bakke noted that people renting an apartment use it as a permanent address where they wouldn’t if they were in a motel. Bakke noted that both the county attorney and the sheriff had
Chatfield accepts engineering proposal for St. Albans Place By Karen Reisner At the January 13 Chatfield City Council meeting councilors split the engineering responsibilities for the four 2014 street improvement projects planned. The city’s engineering firm WSB will do the engineering work for three of them. G-Cubed will do the engineering work for St. Albans Place. At the November 25 meeting the council had approved the proposal from WSB for all four projects. G-Cubed had offered to do the work for utility improvements on
St. Albans Place. Mark Welch had completed extensive work in this area related to the EZ Fabricating project and the Lone Stone Subdivision a few years ago. At the time of this meeting the council didn’t feel they had numbers that would make the bids comparable and Dillon Dombrovski, WSB, suggested they would need to review the earlier G-Cubed work, resulting in minimal savings. Since then, City Clerk Joel Young worked with both Dombrovski and Welch. WSB agreed
ably would be but for sure there would be another Public Hearing. Meanwhile the council will study the Proposed Ordinance and decide what parts of it need to be enacted or changed to meet the purpose of the ordinance. Barb Smith furnished the council with a report on the Spring Valley Growers/Farmers Market End of Year Report for 2013. She said that they had 12 paid vendors last year and has a balance of $175.48 as of January 3 of 2014. Smith’s letter continued and indicated that some of the vendors requested hours be changed and possible moving to the Tourist Information Center or perhaps discontinuing the market and giving the money back to the vendors. She cited that on the first of May the parking lot was filled with snow, mud and water. Later on in the summer the vendors faced other usual challenges hot weather, rain and wind but they still persevered. The council listened but took no action.
reservations about the property use as apartments because of the illegal use involving drugs in the past. The property has since changed ownership. Because of the past illegal activity on the property, three conditions were recommended to be added to the CUP. The conditions include an immediate eviction of anyone found to be using, selling, or manufacturing drugs. Second, the permit limits the facility to six units. Third, there can be no more than seven bedrooms total. Bakke explained the conditions will alleviate concerns from other county departments. The commission recommended approval with the three conditions. Feedlot discussion Feedlot officer Mike Frauenkron said the feedlot ordinance was last updated in 2003. He had several recommendations to put it more in line with state rules. Many of the changes discussed were language changes. A suggestion to require contractors of feedlots to have proof of a surety bond spawned considerable discussion. Bakke maintained the requirement should be limited to the construction of the actual
manure storage and not include other parts of a feedlot like fencing or buildings. Frauenkron suggested raising the threshold from 500 to 999 animal units that requires a CUP. The 999 animal unit threshold is where a federal permit is required. He explained everything on those under 999 units would be as it is now except for the CUP requirement. He suggested keeping the maximum capacity for any feedlot at 2,000 animal units. Feedlot setbacks were discussed, as was the possibility of requiring an expansion of a feedlot to be within the original feedlot footprint. Frauenkron suggested raising the animal units to 299 before the 1,000 foot setback from a dwelling is required. All the proposed changes were only discussed. There will need to be a public hearing before any changes can be approved. More discussion on the proposed changes is planned for the next meeting. Water Bottling Ordinance to Public Hearing in February Gerald Payne, representing Artesian Well, Inc., requested a change in the ordinance limit that only allows for 2,500 gallons to be bottled per day. He requested
that it be changed to a limit of 9,500 gallons/day so they may stay competitive and be able to supply large vendors. With their expansion they would hire an additional four to six full time employees enabling them to run two bottling lines per day instead of one. The state does require a water appropriation permit if more than 10,000 gallons were bottled per day or more than 1 million gallons per year. The well is almost 400 feet deep and in the Galena aquifer. The well flows about 250 GPM (gallons per minute) naturally. Payne noted that the demand varies by season and is high starting in April. They only bottle four days per week now. Only about 1,000 gallons per day are bottled in the winter. The commission voted to go to public hearing next month, February 20, for an amendment to the ordinance which would eliminate the limits. There still would be the state requirement for a water appropriation permit should they go over 10,000 gallons per day or one million gallons per year. Board of Adjustment Steven Duxbury was elected chairman and Brad Erickson was elected vice-chairman. An application for a variance was postponed by the applicant.
to separate out the projects and offered to do the utilities and road engineering work for St. Albans Place for the not to exceed price of $24,600. G-Cubed offered a flat rate price of $11,500 for the utility and engineering work for St. Albans Place. To save money the council approved the bid from G-Cubed for just the St. Albans Place work. Councilor Paul Novotny noted that in the feasibility report the estimated probable cost of the four projects was significantly higher than expected. He said they will meet with Mike Bubany to consult as to the financial impact of the projects. War Memorial Jerry Baudoin updated the
council on modifications to the planned memorial proposal submitted by the Chatfield American Legion Club to be installed in City Park. He no longer felt it was a good idea to move the present memorial because it might be damaged if moved. Baudoin said they had put together a list of 500 to 600 names starting with World War II veterans to be placed on the stone. The stone is to be dark with white lettering. Because of the number of names and the desire to have space long into the future, two smaller companion stones may be needed. Six inch by ten inch pavers are to be installed with names
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C ommentary One Moment, Please... Taxpayers deserve full disclosure By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal Cell: 507-251-5297 jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com I recently received a phone call from John McDonald, Superintendent for the Kingsland School District. He was urgently requesting to meet with me regarding some alleged misinformation published in a couple of Jason Sethre articles that appeared in the Fillmore County Journal. So, I scheduled to meet with Superintendent McDonald on Monday, January 13, 2014. As always, I am concerned with providing the most accurate information to the public. During our meeting, Superintendent McDonald presented a number of documents pertaining to three possible scenarios on the table for discussion with respect to the future of a major capital investment for the Kingsland School District -- ranging from $7 million to $17 million. While Fillmore County Journal reporter Barb Jeffers is assigned to cover the Kingsland School Board meetings, reporter Jackie Horsman requested the opportunity to write a more in-depth article pertaining to the concerns of residents living in the Wykoff area. With Jackie covering Wykoff City Council meetings while also residing in Wykoff, she has a more personal connection with the issue of possibly closing Kingsland’s Wykoff site and consolidating all resources into the Spring Valley location. Below is what Superintendent McDonald presented verbatim with respect to the articles published on Monday, December 23, 2013 and Monday, December 30, 2013, both written by reporter Jackie Horsman, along with responses prepared by Superintendent John McDonald. And, Superintendent McDonald indicated that this information would be presented at the January Kingsland School Board meeting to clarify the alleged misinformation published in the Fillmore County Journal. December 23, 2013 Article and Superintendent’s Response
“The committee was given a total of five options by the architectural firm, TSP, hired by the district to recommend facility use exploration. The first two options included making repairs at the Wykoff location including an option that would not implement a referendum, but instead would implement the use of capital facilities bonds or alternative facilities bonds. At a cost of $116,427 of operating capital funds over 10 years, this would be a tax-neutral choice. Alternative facilities
bonds would mean taxes would be impacted. A $100,000 homestead would see $85.74 a year increase.” Quoted from the Fillmore County Journal article. Response: “The deferred maintenance issues regarding the Wykoff building’s mechanical and electrical system were first studied by the engineering firm ESG and all district then hired TSP to review their findings and create a master list of capital facilities bonds and alternative facilities bonds to be sold. Using $116,427 of the District’s funds currently designated for operating capital generates $938,454 of operating proceeds. Using alternative facilities bonds as well would provide $6,066,782 of project proceeds for a project total of $7,005,236. The tax impact of both methods of borrowing would be an estimated of $85.74 on a $100,000 home.” Prepared by Superintendent John McDonald. “Another option presented would require a referendum at $6,066,782 with a tax implication of voter approved bonds at $64.60 and alternative facilities bonds at $85.60, totaling $150.34 annually on a $100,000 homestead. While the first option is for the middle school location only, the second would encompass both the Wykoff and Spring Valley sites.” Quote from the Fillmore County Journal article. Response: “$6,066,782 is the deferred maintenance that does not require a vote. What was missed was the voter approved portion of the project totaling $4,538,841 of educational enhancements at both sites ($1,550,246 at Spring Valley and $1,622,207 at Wykoff) and deferred maintenance at Spring Valley ($427,934). The total for that option was $10,605,623 to be financed over 10 years which led to the $150.34 tax impact on a $100,000 home.” Prepared by Superintendent John McDonald. December 30, 2013 Article and Supintendent’s Response
“McDonald maintains there are other substantial improvements needed at the Wykoff site as well that could cost millions of dollars, although it should be noted that the engineering company hired by the district gave an option for well under one million dollars for just the Wykoff Middle School to be repaired that would not require a referendum.” Quoted from Fillmore County Journal article. Response: “The only number on the spreadsheet under a million dollars is the capital facilities bond of $938,454 which is the district’s dollars that needs to be added to the deferred maintenance of $6,066,782 for a total of $7,005,236 just to make structural improvements at Wykoff. To meet the 7 million dollar figure, the District needs to use approximately 60 percent of their annual capital dollars for the next 10 years. The $938,454 was not stand alone number.” Prepared by Superinten-
dent John McDonald. “When asked to explain how $6 or $7 million would have more of a tax impact than $12 to $17 million, McDonald said the $6 or $7 million projected did not include educational enhancements and the funding mechanisms would differ. This is contrary to what has been previously stated at the Kingsland school board meetings, as that option was listed as including academic enhancements.” Quoted from the Fillmore County Journal article. Response: “The comparison point being referred to from the question above was the $10,605,623 (deferred maintenance and education improvements at both the School sites) plan versus a $12MM to $17MM single campus plan. The tax impact of the $10.6MM plan is spread over 10 years. The tax impact of the aforementioned larger plans would be spread over 20 years and utilize the operational savings to offset some tax payer impact.” Prepared by Superintendent John McDonald. “To fix one site or both sites would require a referendum, according to McDonald. This statement does conflict with earlier reports and school board minutes, as there was an option given to make improvements to one site that would not require a referendum.” Quote from Fillmore County Journal article. Response: “The statement is true but was taken out of context. The comment was made in regards to our District’s vision “Kingsland Public Schools is committed to an academically rich environment through the integration of 21st Century skills. To move in this direction would require educational enhancements at one or both sites which would require a referendum vote.” Prepared by
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Superintendent John McDonald. My Response? At first, I was concerned about the possible bias of a reporter too close to the situation. Jackie’s concerns were relevant, but maybe they belonged on the Commentary pages of our newspaper. And, then, after a night of rest, retrospect, and conversation with my team, we concluded that the Kingsland School Board and Superintendent John McDonald were missing the boat on the greatest cause for confusion and possibly misinformation. When I was in McDonald’s office, I told him that my memory wasn’t very good so I would like to have copies of all of the information we discussed during that meeting. While he cited all of the figures from the three scenarios presented before the Kingsland School Board dated June 23, 2013, I couldn’t possibly recall all of those costs and their associations. So, I asked McDonald if I could have copies of these documents for reference as I reviewed the situation with respect to our alleged inaccurate reporting. He said he couldn’t release that information. But, after I kept requesting the release of these documents, and even suggesting that these documents be made available to the public in the most accessible manner, McDonald said he would need to speak with the chairperson of the Kingsland School Board, Doug Plaehn, in order to get his approval for release of these documents. Later, on Tuesday afternoon, a stripped down version of what I saw in our meeting was e-mailed to me for review. So, all of the
Government this week •Monday, January 20, Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting, Rushford Computer Room, 5:30 p.m. •Monday, January 20, Preston City Council meeting, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. •Monday, January 20, Kingsland School Board meeting, 7 p.m. •Tuesday, January 21, Rushford Village City Council meeting, Community Center, 7 p.m. •Tuesday, January 21, Houston School Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. •Tuesday, January 21, Chatfield School Board meeting, HS Media Center, 7 p.m. •Monday, January 27, City of Rushford City Council meeting, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. •Monday, January 27, Spring Valley City Council meeting, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Monday, January 27, Chatfield City Council meeting, City Hall, 7 p.m. Schedule subject to change.
documents were not made available. And, here is the real issue at hand. Yes, there’s definitely a contentious situation developing between some Wykoff residents and the Kingsland School District regarding the future of the Wykoff school site. This is nothing new, but it is certainly a reason for concern by those affected. Rushford and Peterson went through this process many moons ago. And, while my father can remember when Fountain joined Preston to become Blue Jays, that was only the beginning. Later, they would combine with the Harmony Cardinals to someday become the Falcons. It will take generations to forget and forgive. So, Fillmore County is not foreign to the consolidation of school districts. Yes, the Wykoff WyKats have lost their identity to Knighthood, and now they are at risk of losing their school. Regardless of finances, this is an emotionally charged issue. It always is. And, thus, it needs to be handled delicately. When I asked Superintendent McDonald specifics regarding the documents presented before me, this is what I learned. “What are the Contingency Costs ($182,175) and Development Costs ($750,561) that total $932,736, which is roughly 13.3 percent of the total cost of SCENARIO ONE?” McDonald’s response was less than satisfactory. He said that he didn’t know exactly, but this is one of those things that they need to figure out as they go through this See FULL DISCLOSURE Page 5
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process. Furthermore, McDonald said that the consultants indicated that this was a cost associated with the project. OK, wait a second. I own a business. If I get a bid on a project, I ask questions so I understand what I am paying for with a project. I do the same thing with my
home with any contractors. So, when you can’t tell me what constitutes over $900,000 in expense of a project, I have a concern. Especially, when it has to do with our taxpayer dollars. Then, I pointed out my assessment of Kingsland’s declining enrollment figures, falling the fastest of any school district in Fillmore County, and I asked McDonald how many students enrolled in the
Kingsland School District came from Wykoff. At a total of 76 students, the figure came to about 15 percent of the total student enrollment. So, I asked how many students was Kingsland losing to open enrollment, and McDonald said he didn’t know. Furthermore, I begged the rhetorical question about how many students Kingsland was going to lose to Chatfield, Lanesboro and Fillmore
Central if they consolidated all operations to Spring Valley. These are some of the many questions the Kingsland School Board and taxpayers need to be answering as they navigate all scenarios. Declining enrollment means less income to support operating expenses. To sum it up, there was a big mistake made here, and it relates to the release of information to the public.
If the Kingsland School Board and Superintendent John McDonald are presenting information at the monthly school board meetings during an agenda item related to the possibility of a project that could cost taxpayers a range of $7 million to $17 million, the public deserves to learn about details. And, the sooner the better. In accordance with the Minnesota Open Meeting Law, the statutory language reads as follows: “Based on the Minnesota Open Meeting Law, all meetings, including executive sessions, must be open to the public of the governing body of a school district however organized.” Minn. Stat. 13D.01, subd. 1. In addition, “in any meeting which must be open to the public, at least one copy of any printed materials relating to the agenda items of the meeting prepared or distributed by or at the direction of the governing body or its employees and distributed at the meeting to all members of the governing body; distributed before the meeting to all members; or available in the meeting room to all members; shall be available in the meeting room for inspection by the public while the governing body considers their subject matter. An exception to this provision is if the materials are classified nonpublic based on a statutory exception.” Minn. Stat. 13D.01, subd. 6. So, if the board members are receiving this information, but it is not being made available to the public, then guess what folks...we have a violation of the Minnesota Open Meeting Law. A Lesson to be Learned When any public body is spending taxpayer dollars, they need to be as accessible to the public as possible about all financial implications. The Kingsland School District is talking about an investment of $7 million to $17 million. That’s quite a bit of money in my world. While McDonald expressed to me his concerns with releasing these figures due to inflation and how the numbers would change over time, that becomes a point to make when facilitating a project of this magnitude. Inflation will impact delayed decisions. But, guarding information from the public only underscores the reason for resistance from constituents. And, this is why I am publishing the stripped down version of what I received from Superintendent John McDonald. The public has a right to know. With our newspaper covering every city council, every school board and every county board meeting in Fillmore County, there’s no reason for the public not to know what’s happening in their towns, school districts or county. With that said, there’s also no reason that each of these government bodies can’t take the time to publish items on their websites, such as all relevant materials made available at meetings. Accessibility is easier today than ever before.
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C ommentary A K-12 facility at Kingsland: Is it best for students? By Jeff Erding The December 30 edition of the Journal contained an extremely well done article by Jackie Horsman. It was based on an interview with Kingsland Superintendent John McDonald. The subject: the proposed move to a one site location as unanimously recommended by the Kingsland Jeff Erding School Board. The first part of the article described recent innovations at Kingsland in regards to offering college credit courses. While it must be agreed keeping the students on site that formerly were going post secondary is a good thing, it is certainly not a new concept. Many of us could not understand why this method was not instituted long ago. While it is certainly to both his credit and that of the school board, Mr. McDonald seems to feel he has built up a huge reservoir of political capital to make expensive changes to the district. Mr. McDonald leaned heavily on the input of a “strategic planning” group of about 100 district residents who met in 2011 as a precedent for his enthusiastic support of a one site location, stating “The next step to achieve academic growth is to move to a one site school.” However, when questioned further by Horsman, McDonald admitted there was no discussion of a one site school with that group! One of the main items the planning group listed as a goal was “Facilities that match our educational needs.” Please note the word is “facilities” in plural. If the strate-
gic planners had envisioned a one site facility, the plural form would not have been used. So much for McDonald’s use of the Strategic Planners to support his position. McDonald went on to state it made more sense financially to upgrade the Spring Valley facility to a K-12 than to repair and renovate the old facilities, even though Horsman questioned his reasoning by stating the estimates done by the engineers and architects indicated the opposite. McDonald stated the numbers quoted at the board meetings and submitted by the engineers were “preliminary” and “no longer valid” even though the most recent were done in October of 2012! When questioned about the promise made to keep school facility open in Wykoff, McDonald stated he “had not talked to anyone who has said those agreements were made.” He “wished he had a deeper history.” McDonald stated it would be uncommon for a board to promise not to close a facility and it would not be wise to do so. Well, Mr. McDonald, your wish is granted. Here’s a little history for you along with the procedure for school consolidation. Surprised you don’t know more about it. Pairing agreements in some sports and classes existed for several years prior to consolidation. When it became imminent for residents of each district to vote yea or nay on consolidation, citizen task forces were formed in both districts to investigate, determine the procedures and details, and present their findings and recommendations to the respective district residents. The members of the Wykoff advisory group did their due diligence and the majority thereof were
in favor of consolidation based on the fact that “the school in Wykoff would remain a permanent part of the newly formed district.” Each district had a separate election, the question being whether to disband the old district and form a new entity composed of the Wykoff and Spring Valley districts. The proposal passed by a narrow margin in Wykoff. Had the promise never been made to keep the Wykoff facility open, consolidation would not have happened. All these items are of little importance compared to the effect of school facility configuration on the students. Reams of paper with the detailed findings of study after study exist: every single one for the last 50 years confirms that students in age segregated facilities are far better off psychologically and academically. All responsible educators recognize the need for special consideration of students in early adolescence. Typically, grades 6 thru 8 represent the most difficult time in a young person’s development. Students enrolled in a system with the middle school concept in place are found to experience gains of 1.50 grade equivalents higher than those in a K-12 facility. Schools with a middle school concept also have far less behavior and discipline problems than those in a K-12 system. For confirmation of the facts I have stated, you may visit www.nmsa.org or call the National Middle School Association at 800 -528- 6672. As a professional educator, Mr. McDonald is well aware of the benefits of a middle school system. If a K-12 system was the best, all the large districts would go that route. With no exceptions, all of them have age segregated facilities because that is the best system for the students. The Wykoff facility is very well suited to meet the needs of grades 4 thru 8. Plenty of classroom space. Tons of green space. 2
Here are a few thoughts on this and that By Stan Gudmundson Not long ago Adrian Peterson lost a child. I thought he showed considerable strength through this ordeal. He even played in a football game the same week of his child’s death. That is what I thought. Initially anyway. Until I found out that this Col. Stan child was one Gudmundson of seven that he fathered with several mothers. Great athlete. Deficient character. Ghetto values. Some bravery, some role model. By the way, more than 25 percent of white children are now born out of wedlock as are 53 percent of Hispanic and 73 percent of Black children. The lamestream media was all abuzz recently about an unemployment rate that is supposedly 7 percent. If the labor department used the same workforce numbers
for this year as they did for last year’s calculations, the unemployment rate would be 8 percent. In addition, the 7 percent figure is partially as a result of government employees “returning” to jobs they never lost in the first place during the government shutdown. Figures lie and liars figure. If a law is so complex and so long that not one single individual, no matter how smart, could understand it all, then what is it? There may be precise English words that might describe and define what they are but I don’t know any adequate descriptors myself. Whatever they are, they are not law in the sense such that anyone of us could remotely comply with the “ignorance of the law is no excuse” imperative. Obamacare, Dodd-Frank, and the modern bureaucratic state’s diktats have all gone far beyond comprehensible and reasonable law as it should be. Tyranny? I don’t know if that is an adequate word but we no longer have law. We have
something else. Did you know that Obama omitted the words “under God” when he recited the Gettysburg address honoring its 150th anniversary? Why? I would submit that Iraq, given its resources and position, is of greater strategic importance than is Afghanistan. We have abandoned Iraq. But, in criticizing the Bush administration, Obama contended that Afghanistan was the more important conflict. In 2010 Afghanistan’s last Christian church was destroyed. Mark Steyn provides this about revisions to the Afghan legal code, “Men and women who commit adultery shall be punished based on the circumstances by one of the following punishments: lashing, stoning.” Moreover, “said punishment shall be performed in public.” We’ve done a wonderful job of nationbuilding there haven’t we? Conducted every three years the “Program for International See THIS AND THAT Page 7
full Gymnasiums and 3 if needed. A configuration that promotes separation of age groups. Then why does Mr. McDonald want the K-12 facility when he knows full well it is not best for the ones that really matter: the students? Why should we spend more money to buy into a system that is proven time and
again to be inferior to the system we already have…a set of facilities certainly not perfect but which are the envy of many a district in the state? Beats me. I think this topic deserves careful scrutiny. As responsible citizens, we owe our students nothing less.
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Student Assessment” measures 15-year old student progress. Living up to our miserable reputation, US students ranked “17th in reading, 21st in science, and 26th in math” in 2012 but first in self-esteem. The US has decided to solve these dismal historical rankings by instituting something called “Common Core” or to be more technically precise, common crap. “Shanghai-China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Macau-China, (and) Japan…ranked one through seven”. One would think that “intellectuals” in our education establishments would be flocking to these places to find out why they rank where they do. And then they would be instituting those lessons learned here. Or maybe we could hire administrators from those places to run our schools. Will anything good come from this last assessment? Nope, not as long as we have a teacher’s union as part of the president’s cabinet and not as long as there is a federal Department of Education. According to Census Bureau data, four of the six wealthiest counties in the United States are near Washington DC. Having been stationed in Washington, that doesn’t surprise me. I’ve since told everyone who was going to or thinking about going to Washington to enjoy it because there is so much to see. I always
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recommend that they do three PETERSON additional things. Notice all of Continued from Page 1 the really expensive cars driving around them, take note of num- want to say to this city in the ber and size of high-end homes, future, this isn’t an option.” and note the number of corporate Attorney Murphy echoed his high-rise buildings in and around client’s desire to see the land the city. stay the same. “We’re willing Expensive houses, fancy cars, to make a payment, say $3,000. and corporate presence are in Call it a good faith gesture. If Washington for two reasons. the Village accepts and we have The federal government is there an injunction, then you may see and too much money is going to nothing and we feel they will Washington. We left 13 years ago succeed.” and returned this last summer. I Mayor Jennifer Wood felt can guarantee that it is far worse Peterson’s own comprehensive now. plan fit Lipowitz and Smaby’s That leads me to solving your vision for their land just as well. quest to becoming a multi- “Your wife was on the council at millionaire if you have a college the time it was developed. We degree in a “studies” something or have the same rural atmosphere other useless discipline and don’t and character as a legacy. In my have the greatest talents in the opinion, we would be doing a world. Go to Washington. Get disservice to our own comprea job in the federal bureaucracy, hensive plan to let it go. I don’t any job. Marry someone else who feel we can vote to do that. It is employed in government. Stay would not be servicing Petermarried. Retire young and then son.” hire-on with a contractor who “It would be a loss of property, supports the agencies you and but we would also be losing two your wife worked for. Double- people,” added Councilor Gail dipping, you and your wife will Boyum. “We don’t want to do be making a small fortune. Some- that.” where along the line buy an estate “I wouldn’t like to see land out in the countryside and “live from our small area diminish,” happy ever after.” noted Councilor Dick Lee. “I Except for the being married to make a motion that we do not another bureaucrat part, I could allow the property to be taken have done that too, but I despise out of the city.” Councilor the place. My little Minnesota Erickson seconded the motion farm is good for my heart and soul and all voted in favor of it. but not always so good for the “We will then proceed as we pocketbook. My pocketbook isn’t feel appropriate,” responded what is most important.
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Lipowitz. “We were willing to offset it monetarily. If we’re successful in our pursuit, there will be costs to the City of Peterson.” The councilor noted that they were aware there could be some legal costs. It’s still unclear at this point on a point made by Peterson’s city attorney at the December meeting that it’s not allowable for a property to detach from one city and annex to another city without agreement by both cities. These types of property transfers are typically from a township to a city. It is expected that the issue will be taken up by the City of Rushford Village council at their Tuesday, January 21 meeting. In other news, long-time Peterson council member Bill Grindland has tendered his resignation, effective December 31, 2013. Several replacement candidates, who were willing to serve, were discussed by the council. According to the League of Minnesota Cities, there is not
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a statutory mandate and typically cities appoint a replacement, often from one who’d been on the previous ballot. It was decided that Will Guise will fill Grindland’s vacancy. Guise is a more than 20 year resident of the community and has recently retired from military service. He has been serving on the County 25 Project committee. The County 25 Project planning is moving along. The scope of the project has been reduced and reshaped. The city is currently awaiting estimates for electrical work along the roadway before it moves forward. Discussion over an assessment policy for the project also continues and was tabled at the January 9 meeting pending more research over options. It will be discussed at the next meeting. The next regularly scheduled meeting is Wednesday, February 12, at 7 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Obituaries Donald A. Cummings Donald A. Cummings, age 95, of Harmony, Minn. died Monday, January 13, 2014, at the Harmony Care Center in Harmony. Don was born May 17, 1918 at Elma Iowa to Clyde and Ruth (Garrett) Cummings. He graduated from Elma Donald A. High School. Cummings He married Ann Schwickerath on August 28, 1938 in Saratoga, Iowa. They first lived in Chicago, Illinois where he joined the Army and served in WWII in the Mule Brigade. Following the military they moved to Howard County where they farmed until moving to Fillmore County and continued farming until retiring in 1981. They lived in Leeton, Mo. from 1981 to 1991 when they moved to Canton, Minn. Later they moved to Harmony Manor in Harmony until 2003 when they moved to Heritage Grove Manor in Harmony. In his early years Don enjoyed various hobbies including farming, gardening, bowling, fishing and going dancing with his wife Ann. He especially enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren. He loved traveling to see family members
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and going to family reunions. In later years Don enjoyed watching sports, Wheel of Fortune and visiting with family and friends. Don also enjoyed bird watching and was a longtime member of the Canton Presbyterian Church. Don is survived by four daughters: Donna (George) Ellis of San Juan, Texas, Marge (Joe) Rhomberg of Texas, Vi Cummings of Harmony, and Ruth (Randy) Zingg of Surprise, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren several great-greatgrandchildren and a brother, Bud Cummings of Chicago. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Ann in 2008, a son and daughter-in-law, Gerald (Helga) Cummings, a son-inlaw Bob Schneekloth, and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were on Thursday, January 16, at the Scotland Presbyterian Church in Canton, Minn. Interment followed at Howard Cemetery, Elma, Iowa. Donna M. Fairchild Donna M. Fairchild, 81, of Rushford, Minn., formerly of Riceville, Iowa, died Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford surrounded by her family. Donna was born January 8, 1933 in Elma, Iowa to Don and Dorothy (Miller) Fairchild. Growing up on the farm in Riceville, she learned to appreciate the farm life. She was an active member of
4H in Riceville and enjoyed showing livestock at the county fair. Donna was also an avid gardener and especially loved growing flowers. She particuDonna M. larly enjoyed Fairchild embroidering and quilting with her mother. During her time living at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home Donna loved to play Bingo with the other residents. She loved her family and will be sadly missed. Donna is survived by her brother, Merton Fairchild; nephews, Gary (Karen) Fairchild and Doug (Barb) Fairchild; nieces, Myrna (Dale) Foltz, Janet (Riley) Zafft, Marilyn (Lynn) Haakenstad, and Marsha (John) Zamora; and many great-nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Donna was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Visitation was from 1-2 p.m. at Good Shepherd. Burial will take place at a later date in Elma. Norbert “Bert” Nass Norbert “Burt” Nass, age 76, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Friday morning, January 10, 2014, at his residence. Bert was born August 23, 1937, in Hutchinson, Minn., the son of Edward and Louise (Schroeder)
The FCJ reaches over 12,000 households each week. Nass. He was raised in Hutchinson and was a 1954 graduate of Hutchinson High School. He attended and was a 1961 graduate of the University of Minnesota with a Bachelors Degree in Business Ad ministration. He then attended Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis graduat- Norbert “Burt” ing in 1966 as Nass a tool and dye maker. He was employed with IBM in Rochester from October 1966 to January 1992. He was married and the couple made their home in Rochester and later moved to Spring Valley. They had
recently been spending time at their home in Outing, Minn. Bert was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley serving as president for two terms. He was an avid reader and enjoyed wood carving, golfing, fishing and his family especially the grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Dotti; one daughter, Kathy (Gary) Bly of Spring Valley; two grandchildren, Nick and Karli Bly; one sister, Viola (Dennis) Jensen of Richfield, Minn.; and one brother, Richard Nass of Hutchinson, Minn. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service was held on Friday, January 17, 2014, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church with See OBITUARIES Page 9
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Fillmore County Church Directory Fillmore County Journal • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Perfect Glossy • Preston MN 507.251.5297 A rendahl Lutheran Church....………………………Sundays - 10:30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 Assembly Of God Church.….………………………Sundays - 10:00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church.……..…Fri. - 8:30am & Sat. - 5:00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church./.………………………Sundays - 9:00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church.…….…………Sundays - 10:45am & 6:00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church.....…………Sundays - 9:00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church……………..Sundays - 8:00am & 9:30am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ…………………Sundays - 9:30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist...…………………Sundays - 10:00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...……………………………Sundays - 9:00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Services.…………………………Sundays - 10:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Elstad Lutheran Church...……………………………Sundays - 9:00am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……………………Sundays - 10:00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..……Sat. - 5:00pm & Sun. - 9:00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church...…Sundays - 8:30am & 10:30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....…………………Sundays - 10:30am & 6:00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840 First Baptist Church-Preston.…………Sundays - 10:30am & 7:00pm 108 Chatfield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4960 First English Lutheran Church.……………………..Sundays - 10:00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland.………………..Sundays - 10:30am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318 First Presby terian Church..…………………………Sundays - 10:00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran....…………………………………Sundays - 9:00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church...………………Sundays - 8:30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4456 Garness Trinity Lutheran...…………………………Sundays - 11:00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905
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Grace Lutheran Church..……………………………Sundays - 9:00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…………………......Sundays - 9:00am 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.…………………………Sun. - 10:30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church.……………….Sundays -10:30am 43267 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church (Special Occasions) Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545 -2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church..………………………Sundays - 9:30am 254 Main St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church..……………Sundays - 10:30am 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. (1 & 2) - 8:45am & (3 & 4) - 10:30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 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 Savior’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, Chatfield, 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
Studio-A-Photography • Preston MN 507.251.6372 Visit Bluff Country • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Rushford Lutheran Church …………………Sun. - 9:00am & 5:30pm 101 S Mill St., Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7152 Saetersdal 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 NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -3886 St Ignatius Catholic Church.………………………Sundays - 10:30am 213 W Franklin St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7565 St John Lutheran Church.…………………………..Sundays - 9:00am 241 Line St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296 St Joseph’s Catholic Church.………………………Sundays - 10:30am 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257 St Mark ’s Lutheran Church...………………………Sundays - 9:00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111 St Marys Catholic Church....….......Sat. - 5:00pm & Sun. - 11:00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthews Episcopal Church..……………………Sundays - 9:30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923-1219 (507) 867-3707 St Matthew’s Lutheran Church..……………………Sundays - 9:00am Harmony, MN 55939 (Granger) (507) 772- 4474 St Olaf Catholic Church.....Sun. (1 & 2) - 10:30am & (3 & 4) - 8:45am 114 N Locust, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5268 St Patrick ’s Church Hall ………………………...…Sundays - 8:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church..………Sun. - 10:00am & Wed. - 7:00pm 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul’s Lutheran Church...……………………....Sundays - 10:30am Harmony, MN 55939 (Big Springs) (507) 886-8175 Sumner Center United Methodist Church.………Sundays - 10:30am 9 miles N. of Spring Valley on Co. Rd. 1 (507) 696- 4197 Trinity Fellowship ELCA..…………………………Sundays - 10:00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church………………Sundays - 10:30am 204 South St, Ostrander, MN 55961 (507) 657-2203 Union Prairie Lutheran..……………………………Sundays - 9:00am Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3363 United Methodist Church.…………………………Sundays - 8:30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352- 4136 Valley Christian Center…………………………....Sundays - 10:00am 610 Territorial Rd Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 W halan Lutheran Church..………………………….Sundays - 9:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398
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Rev. Dennis Timmerman and Rev. Laura Fladten co-officiating. Mary Smith Mary Smith, age 77, of Spring Valley, Minn. passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014 at the Stewartville Care Center in Stewartville, Minn. Mary Jane was born January 23, 1936 in Rochester, Minn. to Louis and Hazel Mary Smith Boucher. On December 10, 1952, she was united in marriage to Clayton Smith in Fillmore, Minn. Mary loved traveling, visiting with friends and family, sewing, and cooking. Mary is survived by her husband, Clayton Smith of Spring Valley; children, Greg (Maria Langenback) Smith of Milltown, Wis., Shelly Hooper of Santa Rosa, Calif., Charolette (Jack) Jensen of Washington, and Michelle (Mike) Merkel of Spring Valley; six grandchildren; and three great grand-
Recycling 101 By LaVerne C. Paulson, Recycling Education Coordinator Fillmore County’s next Household Hazardous Waste Day is a few months away, but I would like to pass this information on to you at this time and answer some of the questions you may have about hazardous waste. As most of you are aware, Fillmore LaVerne C. Paulson County holds two Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days each year, on the first Tuesday of May and the first Tuesday of October. The 2014 dates are May 6 and October 7. These collection days are held at the Resource Recovery Center in Preston. Another article will published in April to give you a little more advance notice to decide what you plan to donate to the cause.
children. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Alva and Jeanette, and one brother, Frank. Memorial services for Mary Smith were held on Friday, January 10, 2014 at Fillmore Free Methodist Church in Fillmore with Pastor Mike Hopper officiating. Betty Lou Taylor Betty Lou Taylor, age 83, of Spring Valley, Minn., died Monday morning, January 13, 2014, at the Spring Valley Care Center. Betty Lou was born September 12, 1930, was born in Adams, Minn., the daughter of Leonard and Myrtle Betty Lou Taylor (Rogne) Harding. She attended school in Adams and LeRoy. She married Mabry Taylor August 20, 1947, in Cresco, Iowa. The couple made their home on a farm in the LeRoy area moving to a farm in rural Spring Valley in 1952. She helped her husband with the family farm and was a homemaker. Joe E. Heimlich from Ohio State University Extension in Columbus, Ohio, has published a fact sheet on HHW. Some of the following information has been gleaned from that article, as well as what I have shared with you many times over the last five or six years. There is a pretty good chance that every household in Fillmore County has some hazardous materials. When they are no longer wanted or needed, these materials should be disposed of properly during one of our HHW collection days. The Resource Recovery Center’s notice in the newspaper a couple weeks before HHW Day will list the most common hazardous wastes and what will be accepted at the collection. If you are not sure something is hazardous, call the Recovery Center (507) 7654704, or send me an e-mail lpaulson@co.fillmore.mn.us and we will try to answer your questions. Or, just bring it to the collection and the staff will determine if it stays with us or goes home with you. Please remember that these collections are for household waste only and do
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Monday, January 20, 2014 Betty Lou raised and enjoyed her dogs. She also loved gardening, taking care of the cattle, her horses, bird watching and farming. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Mabry; three daughters, Linda Kern of Wykoff, Diane Grabau of Wykoff and Donna (Bob) Conlan of Preston; seven grandchildren, Rachel (Danny) Dahl, Skip (Helen) Reese, Scott Reese, Derek Grabau, Darin (Kelly) Grabau, Duane (Jessica) Grabau and Amber Conlan; six great-grandchildren, Justin Dahl, Brianna (Mike) Jonsgaard, Stephanie and Scotty Reese, Josh Skare and Katrina Grabau; three greatgreat-grandchildren, Jaden Dahl, Avrianna and Aiden Jonsgaard; one sister-in-law, Theresa Harding; and one niece, Kathy (Allan) Humiston. She was preceded in death one daughter, Darla Rae; and one brother, Roger Harding. The funeral was on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley with the Rev.’s Laura Fladten and Dennis Timmerman co-officiating. Spring burial will be in the Washington Cemetery in rural Spring Valley not include agricultural or business waste. Some, but not all hazardous materials will have a warning of some sort on the label. “Wear gloves,” “Do not store near heat or open flame,” and “Use only in well ventilated room” are a few of the clues that something is indeed hazardous. Please be aware of these warnings when storing or using these materials. Don’t buy more of something than you plan to use. If you have an excess amount, sometimes a neighbor can use the leftovers, but be sure the product is in its original container with the label intact. Any precautionary information that may have accompanied the container should also be given to the new user. Never burn or dump any hazardous wastes on the ground. Do not dispose of hazardous wastes “down the sink, down the toilet, down the sewer system or into a septic tank.” Avoid burying any containers with leftover chemicals. Do not mix hazardous wastes. Pesticides, herbicides, oil paints, paint cleaners, and oil and transmission fluids should never be flushed into a water system or disposed of on the ground or put into household garbage. In our society, hazardous waste is guaranteed. We use many chemicals daily at home, at play, and at work. Wise purchase, use, storage, and disposal of necessary chemicals can greatly reduce the negative environmental impact of these chemicals. Finding effective alternatives to their use avoids the creation of hazardous wastes from the home. Paint that is unwanted or unneeded is usually the main product brought to Household Hazardous Waste Day. However, take a look at your storage areas and see if there are items that you may never use, have been there for a while, and maybe should be disposed of properly. You really don’t want them in your home. Start rounding this stuff up now so you will be ready for the HHW celebration in May.
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Fillmore County police reports Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Justin Orlan Barkeim, 35, St. Charles, Minn.; 10/21/2013, Driver’s License - Driving After Revocation; Fees $290. Emilie Lynn Coe, 21, Chatfield, Minn.; 12/11/2013, Parking Ordinance; Fees $32. Paige Marie Colsch, 32, Harmony, Minn.; 12/11/2013, Parking Ordiance; Fees $32. Matthew Paul Henderson, 26, Cresco, Iowa; 12/14/2013, Driver Approaching Intersection Fails to Yield Right of Way; Fees $140. Melissa Ann Herron, 40, Fountain, Minn.; 11/20/2013, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130. Troy Roger Holland, 48, Mabel, Minn.; 5/4/2013, Open Bottle Law; Possession; Crime Described; Fine of $1,000 (stay $850 until 1/6/2015), Local confinement for 90 days (stay 90 days for one year), Unsupervised probation for one year Remain law-abiding, No same or similar. Joshua Leigh Raaen, 31, Mabel, Minn.; 5/4/2013, Open Bottle Law; Possession; Crime Described; Fine of $1,000 (stay $850 until 1/6/2015), Local confinement for 90 days (stay 90 days for one year), Unsupervised probation for one year Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No driving without insurance, have valid license to drive. Jordan Patrick Shull, 19, Red Wing, Minn.; 12/5/2013, Speeding - 76/55; Fees $230. Preston Police Department Lori Dae Anderson, 52, Lanesboro, Minn.; 12/14/2013, Stopping, Parking on Cross-
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walk; Fees $32. 12/14/2013, Vehicle Registration Required; Fees $120. Donald Bruce Bell, 65, Lanesboro, Minn.; 12/20/2013, Stopping/Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping; Fees $32. Samantha Jean McCabe, 22, Lanesboro, Minn.; 12/14/2013, Stopping/Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping; Fees $32. Mitchell Dwaine Meeker, 18, Rochester, Minn.; 12/7/2013, Following Vehicle More Closely Than Reasonable and Prudent; Fees $140. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division Tou Lee Vang, 27, St. Paul, Minn.; 9/14/2013, Hunting - Small Game Without a License; Fees $140. Minnesota State Patrol Jacob Daniel Austin, 32, Mabel, Minn.; 12/12/2013, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130. Jenna Elizabeth Ayers, 18, Decorah, Iowa; 12/5/2013, Speeding - 50/40; Fees $130. Henry Anthony Becker, 63, Rushford, Minn.; 12/6/2013, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Michael Andrew Halter, 45, San Jose, Calif.; 11/30/2013, Speeding - 71/55; Fees $150. Zachary Ryan O’Connell, 25, Spring Valley, Minn.; 11/30/2013, Window Restrictions - Tint Too Dark; Fees $140. Florin S. Sipos, 26, Sumter, South Carolina; 12/12/2013, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130.
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Monday, January 20, 2014
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Fillmore County Sports By Paul Trende Trojans Tested, Down M-C, Remain Undefeated A pair of teams at or near the top of their conferences squared off in Mabel. The Cougars (5-2 in the SEC, 6-5 overall) hosted the undefeated R-P Trojans (6-0 in the 3-Rivers, 9-0 overall). In the early going, the contest was defined by one thing; fouls. The game had very little first Paul Trende half flow as each squad paraded to the free throw line. The situation favored M-C in as much as; it took R-P out of its harassing full-court defense; it took the Trojan’s lead guard, Kendra Crawford, out of the game (foul trouble). R-P started the game up 13-2 and 28-16 with their aggressive defense. But when the fouls piled up they had to pull back. M-C cut the double digit lead to four three times before going to the half down 38-32. At that point, the teams had combined to shoot 42 FT’s (R-P 8-24, M-C 11-18). In the second half, M-C began with a 7-0 run, one capped by a Lydia Geving three. It gave the Cougars their first lead (39-38) since 2-0. R-P, tested, regrouped quickly. They ran their half-court sets. They hit the offensive glass big time. They went on an 8-0 run to again assume control. From there, the floodgates slowly opened. R-P scored on 12 of 17 possessions at one point. They broke M-C’s late desperation full-court pressure with ease. With under four to go, the lead had ballooned to 20 (65-45). R-P prevailed 74-55. Frosh forward Brianna Koop led the way (19 pts, 15 rebs, 7 stls), Sierra McNamer was efficient (7-11 FG’s, 16 pts), Hope Morrison hit her first four three’s, and five for the game (15 pts), and Crawford, after a foul-shortened first half (4 pts, 2 assists), finished up nicely (15 pts, 9 assists). For M-C, Carly McCabe (15 pts, 5 rebs, 4 stls), Geving (13 pts, 10 rebs, 4 assists), Coranda Vickerman (10 pts), and Sara Lind (9 pts, 9 rebs) were their own solid foursome. The Trojans snared 23 offensive rebounds. They had a whopping 26 second-chance-points. The teams combined for 51 turnovers (M-C 28, R-P 23). R-P was anemic at the free throw line (11-34) while M-C (18-28) was much better. R-P stays perfect atop the 3-Rivers South (6-0, 10-0). M-C, in second the SEC East, falls to 6-6 overall. Freshman Push Falcons Past Burros The phrase ‘young Falcons’ has been rather redundant over the past few years to describe FC’s girls’ basketball team. This season, they are junior led, but still rely heavily on a couple underclassmen. Each was big in helping the Falcons to a rivalry win over Lanesboro. Freshmen Kendyl Bennett and Kenzie Broadwater were driving forces in the inter-conference affair. The duo scored FC’s first eight points. The Falcons’ full-court harassing defense, headed by Broadwater, turned Lanesboro over nine times in their first 10 possessions. FC jumped
out 15-5. Lanesboro rallied with an 8-0 run to pull to within two (1513). But they’d notch just a single bucket over the final seven minutes of the half. FC went on a 14-2 run to take a 27-15 lead into halftime. Interior players Bennett (10 pts) and Burro six-footer Olivia Haug (7 pts, 11 rebs) were pacing their teams. In the second half, FC extended its lead to 35-17 at one point. Lanesboro got as close as 40-32 with 2:15 left. Bennett, Broadwater, and a third frosh, Tayah Barnes, hit six of nine FT’s down the stretch. The Falcons got a win for their Sub-Section resume, 46-32 over the Burros. Bennett paced FC with 14 points (a career high) and 7 rebounds. Broadwater had 7 points, 8 assists, and 6 steals. Morgan Malley had 10 points (but on a rough night, 3-17, shooting). Haug was a rebounding machine for Lanesboro. On top of her team-leading 11 points, she had 20 boards and 5 steals. She was the only Burro with over five of any statistic. Both teams were off from deep (1-11 apiece). Lanesboro (Haug) controlled the glass 49 to 34, but the Burros were doomed by 36 turnovers (24 in the first half). FC had 16 for the game. Inter-State BBB The R-P boys are looking for some competition. They’ll play anyone, anywhere. They did so by heading to Winona State to take on Onalaska, Wis. The Hilltoppers went 27-1 in 2011-2012, winning Wisconsin’s Division II state title (the second largest classification). They went 24-3 in 2012-2013 and lost in the state semifinals. They graduated some players and took the court versus the Trojans sporting three freshman starters. The Hilltoppers fate was the same as R-P’s other 11 opponents this year. The critical runs came just before, and just after, halftime. With the contest tied at 23 late in the first, the Trojans scored eight unanswered points. They took a 36-28 lead into the break. Onalaska got a bucket right away to pull to down 36-30, but R-P responded with a 9-0 run to push the lead to double digits. They’d lead by at least nine the rest of the way enroot to a 69-58 inter-state victory. R-P sported a four-pronged guard attack (minus the services of F Jorli Hauge). Alex Vix matched his season high with 18 points. Charlie Krambeer had 14. Cole Kingsley (11 pts, 8 rebs, 5 assists) and Seth Thompson (12 pts, 7 rebs, 3 assists, 4 stls, 2 blks) did about everything. As per the norm with the defensively stout, offensively efficient, Trojans, turnovers told a story (R-P 10, Onalaska 21). As a result, R-P took more shots (22 of 56 to 17 of 41). The Hilltoppers mastered the free throw line (18-22). R-P was a solid 15 of 23. The Trojans are still ranked #2, still alone atop the 3-Rivers South (8-0), and still undefeated (12-0). Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa is #1. Hot-Shots The #7 in AA Chatfield Gopher girls had a big ranked-versus-ranked game with Dover-Eyota annulled due to weather. They then kept their records perfect (7-0, 10-0) with a win over Lewiston-Altura. They are at full strength and tied with R-P
atop the 3-Rivers South. LARP wrestling participated in an amazing back-and-forth match (nine lead changes) with Lake City, only to fall 36-33. They then got first place finishes from Justin Mueller (113), McCoy Tekautz (126), and Sam Riebel (132) at the Tri-City United Tourney. Tekautz beat the #2 and #10 ranked wrestlers in Class A for his title. The wins catapulted him to #6 at 126 in Class AA. Monty Holm (FCLMC) and Wyatt Richardson (GMLOK), each 195-pounders, took home titles at the Lancaster and Stewartville Invites respectively. Kingsland Knight basketball got off the losing schneid. The boys won back-to-back games versus GM and W-K, ending a 7-game slide. The girls, paced by Marissa Bornholdt’s double-double (20 pts, 10 rebs), beat W-K in overtime to end a six-game skid. Chatfield’s Christian Bance had a career high 25 points (5-7 3’s) as the Gophers downed the L-A Cards. It’s the Gopher guys’ fifth straight victory. Fillmore Central’s Nick Powell continued his tear, scoring 27 points in a win over L-A, and then 29 in a loss the next night versus Cotter. He is averaging 24.6 points (54% shooting) and 12 rebounds per game over his last five contests. Lanesboro’s Olivia Haug collected 37 rebounds over games with FC and Hope Lutheran. Kole Ruud had 29 as the Burro boys beat Houston. Boys Basketball 01-09: Grand Meadow 55, Kingsland 71 (K: Jacob Rindels 17; Isiah Bubany 13; Lenny Moore 11) Lewiston-Altura 60, Fillmore Central 66 (FC: Nick Powell 27 pts (11-17 FG’s); Kiel Larson 10; Logan Masters 7 pts, 8 assists. L-A: Cullen Neeck 27. Neeck took 27 shots, the rest of his team 31) 01-10: Wabasha-Kellogg 47, Kingsland 52 (K: J. Rindels 18; L. Moore 17; Quinn Larson 10. Knights are 2-7, 4-10) Cotter 72, FC 59 (FC: N. Powell 29 pts (10-19 FG’s, 3-6 3’s, 6-6 FT’s), 13 rebs; L. Masters 10 assists. C: Caleb Forst 21; Josh Forst 20. SEC fans might remember the Forst names; each formerly played for Hope Lutheran. Falcons are 3-6, 5-7) Houston 47, Lanesboro 75 (L: Kole Ruud 29 pts (10-19 FG’s, 6-7 FT’s), 5 stls; Luke Rogers 18 pts (6-7 FT’s), 8 rebs; Liam Dorn 13 pts (5-7 FG’s, 3-4 FT’s). H: Christian Sires 17; Mason Drake 14. FT’s: L 16-22, H 7-12. TOs: L 12, H 25. Burros are 6-1, 8-3. They trail Spring Grove (9-0, 12-3) in the SEC East. ‘Canes are 3-5, 3-8) L-A 42, Chatfield 79 (C: Christian Bance 25 pts (9-12 FG’s, 5-7 3’s); Jayme LaPlante 13 pts, 9 rebs. Gophers are 4-3, 7-3) M-C 55, Schaeffer Academy 51 (M-C: Justin Ward 16 pts, 10 rebs. SA: Roman Lahr 18. FT’s: M-C 7-27, SA 10-19. TO’s: M-C 19, SA 31. 3’s: M-C 2-15, SA 7-16. M-C led at half, all through second stanza. Cougars are 5-3, 6-7) Girls Basketball 01-09: #7 in AA Chatfield 71, L-A 17 (C: Maddie Talamantes 14; Kirsten Keefe 12 pts, 4 rebs, 5 assists, 4 stls; Sidney
Irish 11. Goph’s are 7-0, 10-0) Houston 38, GM 70 (H: Anna Sweet 16; Elizabeth Loken 10 rebs; Abbey Loken and Kelly Jerviss DNP. GM: Rio Landers 27 pts, 9 rebs, 5 blks; Rachel Oehlke 22 pts, 5 assists, 8 stls. ‘Canes are 3-4, 4-6) M-C 32, Spring Grove 47 (M-C: C. McCabe 12. SG: Nicki Ellingson 16 pts, 11 rebs; Samantha Bratland 16 pts, 8 rebs) 01-10: FC 31, Cotter 53 (FC: K. Bennett 8 pts, 6 rebs; M. Malley 8. Falcons are 2-5, 3-5) W-K 55, Kingsland 57 in OT (K: Marissa Bornholdt 20 pts, 10 rebs; Kailynn Hamersma 12 pts, 5 rebs. W-K: Nautika Kotero 24. Knights are 2-5, 2-8) 01-11 > Lanesboro 39, Hope Lutheran 47 (L: O. Haug 21 pts, 17 rebs. Burros are 1-4, 3-10) Wrestling 01-09: FCLMC 10, #9 in A Chatfield 62 (Wolves FF’ed 106, 113, 120. Gopher pins: Jake Mandt (126), Hank Friederichs (#1 at 138), Cody Bly (#4 at 182, wrestled 170), Jacob Bleess (220), & Logan Karver (285). MD’s: Ryan Meeker (132; 11-1) & Harvey Friederichs (#3 at 152, 11-2 over #7 at 152 Connor Hanson). FCLMC pin: Monty Holm (195). FCLMC MD: Niko Anderson (#1 at 170, wrestled 182, 15-5). A.J. Riley (#7 at 145) beat Andy Love 5-2. Gophers are 10-1. Wolves are 5-6) W-K Quadrangular > GMLOK 24, Cannon Falls 45 (Bulldogs FF’ed five weights, got one win via FF, went 5-3 in actual matches. Winners: Stephen Kassel (126; 8-6 D), Jace Bunne (138; 6-1 D), Parker Hale (145; 10-6 D), Brandon Turner (170; pin), and Wyatt Richardson (#7 at 195; 8-6 D)); GMLOK 24, Goodhue 51 (Bulldogs FF’ed five weights, went 5-4 in actual matches. Winners: Bunne (138; 3-0 D), Hale (145; 14-1 MD), Sam Roe (160; 17-2 TF), Richardson (195; pin), and Blake Benson (220; pin)); GMLOK 27, W-K 43 (‘Dogs FF’ed four
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weights, one won via FF, went 4-4 in actual matches (with one double FF). Winners: Kassel (126; pin), Bunne (138; pin), Hale (145; 5-1 D), and Richardson (195; pin). GMLOK is 0-6 in duals.) P-E-M Triangular > L-A/R-P 33, Lake City 35 (Amazing back-andforth match saw nine lead changes. LARP led 33-29 heading to 285, but suffered a pin for the loss. Winners: Justin Mueller (113; 4-3 dec), Josh Doerr (120; 18-11 dec), McCoy Tekautz (132; pin), Justin Grindland (152; FF), Jackson Riebel (160; 8-4 dec), Andrew Knapczyk (182; pin) & Cody Narhgang (220; pin)); LARP 18, P-E-M 49 (Winners: Doerr (120; pin), Sam Riebel (132; pin), Tekautz (138; 12-6 dec), and Knapczyk (182; 8-5 dec). LARP is now 8-3 on the season) 01-11: Lancaster Wisconsin Invite (FCLMC took fourth of 13 teams. Monty Holm (195) pinned his way to a title and is now 19-0 on the season. Andy Love (145), Connor Hanson (152), and Niko Anderson (182) each took second. All fell via decisions (Love 5-0, Hanson 6-3 to 20-0 Trenton Cornell of Lancaster, and Anderson 7-1) in the finals. It was Anderson’s first loss of the year (19-1). Trevor Barnes took third at 160) Stewartville Tournament (GMLOK finished 6th of 8 teams. Wyatt Richardson (#7 at 195) took first (pin, pin, 5-1 dec in finals). He is 11-1 on the year. Brenn Olson (106) took second. Jace Bunne (138) and Blake Olson (152) each took third) Tri-City United Titan Invitational (LARP took 3rd of ten teams. J. Mueller (113; pin, pin, 9-1 MD), M. Tekautz (126; pin, 7-4 dec over #2 in Class A Seth Elwood of Medford, 10-8 dec over #10 in Class A Patrick Ramirez of Triton), and S. Riebel (132; pin, 12-10 D, 11-2 MD) won titles. Justin is 14-2 on the season, McCoy 15-1. J. Doerr (120) and A. Knapczyk (182) took second. J. Riebel (160) took third)
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FCLMC wrestler Monty Holm. The 195-pound senior dominated his weight class at the Lancaster Wisconsin Invite, pinning his way to a title. He also posted a pin-win in a dual versus Chatfield. On the year, he is 19-0 with 14 pins. His closest match is a 7-0 decision. Photo by Paul Trende
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and community center projects were signed October 26, 2009. Less than a month later, four incumbents on the council that passed that measure were swept out of office in a tumultuous election. By March 2010, the new council, like many in the community, was already questioning the lack of a performance bond for Serie’s company and a series of outstanding judgments against him elsewhere. At that time, former City Administrator Windy Block suggested items that were still up in the air and potential cost savings. Then City Attorney Scott Springer noted the city was holding a substantial amount of funds which should have helped to enforce Serie’s payments. An auditor later indicated that the city should have had a performance bond. Just three months later, the project slowed considerably, but came to a halt as Serie notified the council that he would put no more than the $593,000 of expected FEMA funding into the community center until he could secure funding for the motel portion of the project. Some interior work resumed by June 2010 after Public Works Director Jeff Copley worked to develop a labor deal cutting the costs of development using a Sentenced To Serve workforce for much of the labor. February 2011 the city was dealt a hard blow. FEMA notified the city that no funding would be granted to the building because construction was begun prior to receiving approval. At that time, new City Attorney Terry Chiglo also updated the council on his investigation into the still unfinished community center and “significant issues.” Financing for the motel project must also be completed and Serie indicated he hope to have it within a two week time span. March 14, 2011 is set as the date for all paperwork on investor ownership and the date comes and goes with nothing. A complete financing package is unknown, as Serie has been unable to sell all ownership shares and 23 percent remain. Attorney Chiglo had asked for a letter from Merchant’s Bank committing to a level of financing detailing the amount of non-Rushford funds, but the
bank was unable to provide such information. Six weeks later, April 25, a public hearing receives continuation due to F&L Development being unable to produce an expected letter of commitment from Merchant’s Bank. F&L asks for continuance and Serie indicates he could have the letter within two weeks, by May 9. That date also comes and goes. Serie is given another five weeks, until June 13, and is notified that the city will either have the letter or abandon the project. The council is presented with letter June 13 from Merchant’s Bank. However, it is not a letter of commitment by the bank. The letter makes several assumptions including approval of a $160,000 low-interest loan from the Economic Development Authority (EDA) and an infusion of $100,000 in cash from the city to the project. The city opts to wait to get financing approval from Merchant’s Bank. A month later, July 11, the bank indicated it would be a making a decision shortly, but there is no other news on financing for either the motel or the community center. Two weeks later there is still nothing from the bank or Serie and the council has no choice but to abandon the project. The city submitted data, such as minutes and other documentation, to Serie’s legal counsel and was assigned a litigator by the League of Minnesota Cities to assist with the arbitration. “We’re all shaking our heads,” said Sarvi at the time. It is unclear what Serie is seeking as damages from the multi-faceted agreement. The arbitrator will hear from both sides and decide on the dollar amount the city will have to pay out, with each side arguing for what they feel is in their best interest. The city is keenly aware that there could likely be a payout. However, despite the short timeframe, it is possible that a settlement can be reached before the damage hearing process. Several interested parties have expressed an interest in leasing the partially-finished community center, but all have fallen through. “Our intention is to capture all costs to date, plus the new costs, over time,” said Sarvi. That has proved a difficult task, but an end to the arbitration will certainly pave the way.
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County supports 80,000 pound weight limit for trucks By Karen Reisner At the Fillmore County Board’s January 14 meeting the issue of truck size and weight limits was discussed. Commissioners voted to sign on to a letter to Minnesota legislators asking them to maintain the current truck size and weight limits. The US Department of Transportation is currently studying the effect heavier trucks would have on roads and bridges. The study is to be released in November. Chairman Chuck Amunrud, a retired truck driver, insisted 80,000 pounds is enough and maintained that it takes a lot of effort to stop this size load at highway traffic speed. In his opinion heavier loads would increase the probability of accidents and increase damage to roads and bridges. County Engineer Ron Gregg concurred, saying that additional weight raises havoc with roads and bridges. The letter says, “Maintaining current truck size and weight helps save taxpayer and local government dollars” and “helps to ensure road safety.” Ten percent of Minnesota bridges have already been deemed structurally deficient. The letter notes that engineers agree that heavier trucks will accelerate the damage.
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2014 Legislative Platform At the January 28 meeting of the county board Senator Jeremy Miller and Representative Greg Davids are expected to be present to hear the board’s legislative priorities for the coming session. One new issue is the required frequency of elevator inspections. The county says an annual inspection is adequate considering the limited usage of the elevators. One issue that passed through the Senate last year, but not the house is the MAGIC Act. This law would allow counties to take action not prohibited by state law. Commissioner Duane Bakke expressed concern that the county has to pay for court appointed attorneys, but has no say in who qualifies for a court appointed attorney. Commissioner Marc Prestby agreed, adding it takes an open ended checkbook and we have no control over it. Bakke said additional transportation funding is needed. If we want better roads, we have to pay for them. Multiple other issues will be discussed. County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman had a working draft of numerous items and said she will be asking for more input from department heads before meeting with the legisla-
College News Fall Dean’s List/Honors •St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minn.: Kelsey Sauer of Harmony. • St. Mary’s University, Winona, Minn.: Kaitlyn Keefe, of Chatfield; Tiffany Johnson, of Harmony; Krystal Souhrada, of Ostrander; Shane Jacobson, of Peterson. •North Dakota State University, Fargo, N.D.: Morgan Boyum (Vet Tech) of Chatfield; Isaac Hollermann (Electrical Engineering) of Chatfield; Jacob Kappers (Architecture) of Chatfield; Kayla Woltz (Vet Tech) of Chatfield. South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D.: Nathan Bernard (SA&S) of Chatfield; Molly Blaess (SNURS) of Harmony; Katelyn Ristau (SAGBS) of Preston. Rochester Community and Technical College, Rochester, Minn.: Dustin Barth of Preston, Sarah Beckman of Lanesboro, Delhon Braaten of Preston, Larissa Chapman of Fountain, Jakin Chapman of Fountain, Alexis Hall of Lanesboro, Bryn Harmon of Lanesboro, David Keune of Preston, Timothy Lex of Ostrander, Gabe Lipkie of Wykoff, Dakota Martin of Wykoff, Kathlyn MarzolfHarstad of Preston, Adam McCabe of Preston, Alan McCaulley of Fountain, Nicollette Meyer of Lanesboro, Anna Miller of Ostrander, Jordan O’Connor of Preston, Cassandra Olson of Mabel, Ashley Olson of
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Preston, Kortni Pierce of Preston, Caleb Rain of Fountain, Sara Rasmussen of Wykoff, Jacob Ristau of Preston. Upper Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa: Stephanie Hafner of Canton, Holly Wager of Harmony. Graduations Spring 2013 • Bemidji State; Bemidji, Minn.: Amber Snyder, (MS in Special Education) of Rushford. Summer/Fall 2013 •Minnesota State University, Mankato, Mankato, Minn.: Connie While (MS Rehabilitation Counseling) of Chatfield; Mark Lawstuen (BS, Rec, Parks & Leisure Services) of Lanesboro; Samuel Storlie (BS Social Studies & Education) of Mabel; Axl Erie (BS Management) of Preston; Jordan Hall (BS Exercise Science) of Preston; Jordyn Marzolf (BS Elementary Education) of Preston; Kenneth McBride (AA Liberal Studies) of Preston; Morgan Mensink (BS Biol: Human Biology) of Preston; Elysia Bires (BS Family Consumer Science) of
Other Business In Brief •The advertisement for bids for the reconstruction of CSAH 1 in the city of Spring Valley was approved. Concrete surface reconstruction is expected to start this spring. •A photo book compiled by Kristina Kohn of the ground breaking ceremony for the Veteran’s Cemetery will be available through the Veterans Service Office. The board gave her the authority to advertise the book which will cost about $18.50. Those wishing to purchase the book will have to prepay through one of the veterans groups which will put in the order. Books will be distributed by VSO Jason Marquardt to the various veterans groups. •Because the county is not required to pay sales tax on the AEDs, it is purchasing with grant funds. It will be able to purchase two additional full AED sets with the grant money. AEDs are being placed in many public facilities throughout the county. •Approval was given to frame the four artist depictions of the Veterans Cemetery at a cost of $100 per frame. •Commissioner Randy Dahl during a Semcac committee report said that due to reduced funding they are limited to emphasizing early childhood programs (pregnancy through 3 years old). He noted that for every $1 spent on early childhood programs, there is a $5 to $8 benefit. Spring Valley; Emily Eberle (BS Nursing) of Spring Valley; Lisa Kimball (BS Nursing) of Spring Valley. Admissions •Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Minn.: Heather Boyum of Lanesboro. Scholarships •Minnesota State College Southeast Technical, Red Wing, Minn., gives scholarships totaling $77,125 to 68 students fot the fall 2013 semester. This years recipients from our local area are; Samara McManimon-Myers of Rushford and Cassandra Meredith of Rushford. •Minnesota State College Southeast Technical, Winona, Minn., gives scholarships totaling $65,050 to 59 students fot the spring 2014 semester. This years recipient from our local area is; Danny Webber of Harmony. •Upper Iowa University, Fayette, Iowa, recently released its Presidential and Trustee Scholarship winners for 201314. Taiya Brown of Lanesboro, was the recipient of a Trustee Scholarship in the amount of $17,000.
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Monday, January 20, 2014
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yard receives many visitors every day. Perhaps I will play outside and build a snowman, or finally learn how to use snowshoes. Today I am sharing a recipe from my Aunt Geriann, who is probably one of the nicest people I know! Connecticut Beef is a great supper for a cold and
Food Tales By Becky Hoff
The urge to hide under blankets and wait for spring January- the month of the hermit. Every January I am inclined to batten down the hatches, stock up on library books, and drink endless cups of coffee. This is preferably done while huddled under a blanket and anxiously awaiting spring. Cold weather puts me in touch with my inner grouch. No contact is desired from the outside world- no leaving the house, no talking on the phone, nothing. The only things I want to do are sleep late and eat cheese sandwiches for breakfast. I want to wallow under the covers. It is -23 degrees as I write this, and that isn’t helping. The urge to move to Florida, join a cult of sun worshippers, and change my name to Sunshine is strong just now. But let’s be honest- wallowing under the blankets with a coffee
mug and a novel is a good way to spend a day or two, but after that it becomes…boring. Once you’ve realized that you’re bored (and out of cheese) you have no choice but to get up and get moving. While winter will never be my favorite season, I am going to make an effort to enjoy what benefits it may offer. Winter is a restorative season. Gardeners know that the earth must rest so that it can bloom again in the spring. Perhaps people need this down time as well. Having quiet days to read books and work on crafts and writing projects will restore my sense of calm. I will take time to reflect on the year I have had, and the kind of year I would like to have. When outside, I will admire all of the animal tracks in the snow, and be pleased with the knowledge that my
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Country vs. City Life By Peyton Bergey When figuring out where might be the best place for you to live, whether that may be the country or in the city, there are many aspects that one must take into consideration. Now, if you’re like me who has grown up in the country and a very small town, then you would more than likely favor the Peyton Bergey country lifestyle. As for people whom have grown up in the hustle and bustle of say, Chicago or New York, then living in the country is just not an option. In the country lifestyle as I know it, we do things way differently than people from a large city
might. For example, you want to go somewhere, but you do not have a car. In the city you would have to waste time trying to track down a taxi and then pay a TON of money just to get from A to B. Now, in the country for instance, if you need a ride somewhere, you call up a friend or a neighbor, and they are either more than happy to let you use their vehicle or give you a ride! Most people will do so out of the kindness of their hearts, not for money. This also brings me to the topic of generosity between city and country. It seems to me that the big city life is very dog-eat-dog and very fast paced. Life in the country, on the other hand, is very laid back and mellow. Sure, sometimes things can go wrong and people get flustered in the country, but I don’t think a regular farmer could last a week in
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wintery evening. It is hearty, filling and simple. The recipe makes a 9x13 pan, but I have found that it divides beautifully
into two 8x8 or 9x9 pans. One for now, one for the freezer. Or, one for a neighbor or friend!
Connecticut Beef
1-½ pounds stew meat, cut up 2 medium onions, chopped A teaspoon of minced garlic Vegetable oil for browning meat 2 (4 oz.) cans of mushrooms, drained (reserve liquid) Liquid from canned mushrooms and water to make one cup liquid 1 can of cream of mushroom soup 1 cup milk 1 cup sour cream ½ tsp or so of salt ½ tsp or so black pepper 6-10 medium potatoes, peeled, quartered and sliced thin (six heaping cups) 3 cups grated cheddar cheese In a heavy pot, brown the stew meat, onions and garlic in a bit of oil. To this mixture, add the one cup of canned mushroom liquid/water and mushrooms. Bring to a simmer, partially cover and continue simmering for one hour. This tenderizes your beef. Pour meat mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 pan, or divide into two lightly greased 8x8 or 9x9 pans. Top the beef mixture with your sliced potatoes. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, salt and pepper. Pour this mixture over the potatoes, taking care to divide it evenly if you are making the two smaller casseroles. Top with cheese, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and bake at 350 for approximately 75-90 minutes. It’s ready when the potatoes are tender. Please note, be sure to cut your potatoes thin, though not wafer thin. Chunky potatoes take a looong time to cook all the way through! Enjoy, and stay warm! New York! Sometimes when living in the country, we take things for granted, such as looking up at night time and seeing the beautiful stars. In the big city there are so many lights that it is hard to see the beauty of the stars shining brightly in the sky. Another aspect that many country folk take for granted is walking out your door and smelling the nice fresh air. In a big city with lots of people, there is a lot of garbage, which means a lot of pollution. Another thing that I myself love about living in the country is the crime rate. It is very seldom that you hear of an awful murder or robbers in this neck of the woods. As for the city, the crime rate is extremely high, and one must always watch their backs. It just seems to me that living in the country is a safer option. Not to mention the prices of living in the city are extremely high as well! Also the traffic in the city is crazy! There are cars driving around at all hours of the day and night. You would think this would make it a little hard for one to sleep or get any peace and quiet! In the country there is SO much peace and quiet that you can hear when a single car goes by. I know that some people would disagree with me on which might be the better place to live. People that only know the city life have nothing else to compare it to. In the same way I don’t have anything to compare to the country life. I just know that I would much rather live somewhere more laid back. Peyton Bergey is a student at Mabel-Canton High School. She is one of 8 area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its fifteenth year.
Cow Calf Day By Jerrold Tesmer, Extension Educator for Fillmore/Houston Counties The University of Minesota Extension Beef Team will be holding the 2014 Cow Calf Day on Thursday, February 13. The registration and meal begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Heintz Center, Jerrold Tesmer 863 30th Ave SE, Rochester, Minn. 55904. The topics to be covered include “Cow/Calf Economics” by Eric Mousel; “Feeding and Manage-
ment of Preweaning Calves” with Nicole Kenney-Rambo; “Managing Herd Profitability through Alternative Feeds” by Alfredo DiCostanzo; and “New Thoughts and Strategies for Heifer Development” with Allen Bridges. Representatives from both the NRCS & MDA will have updates. The educational sessions including the meal and proceedings costs $20/person. Please pre-register and for more information by contacting Winona County Extension Educator, Jake Overgaard, 507-457-6440 or over0128@umn.edu. Remember, and tell your friends Cow Calf Day is Thursday, February 13. Additional dates and locations can be found at extension. umn.edu/beef
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Quaker Chewy Granola Bars $ 49
2
MON–SAT: 7:00am – 9:00pm SUN: 7:00am – 9:00pm
8 Count • Assorted
Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits 4/$
5
9.8-10.9 Oz. • Assorted
Totino’s Party Pizza ¢
99
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Nabisco Snack Crackers $ 99
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MEAT 399 $ 99 Jennie-O Turkey & Gravy...................... 3 $ 69 Deli Style Thin Shaved Meats................ 2 $ 99 Oscar Mayer Funpack Lunchables........1 $ 09 IGA Hot Dogs............................................1 $ 19 Farmland Jumbo Deli Style Franks.........1 $ 79 Smoked Sausage or Polska Rope........ 2 $ 99 Farmland Sliced Bacon......................... 3 $ 39 Diced or Cubed Ham............................ 2 $ 99 Cooked Shrimp Ring w/Sauce..............4 $ 99 Van De Kamp’s Fish Fillets..................... 2 $ 49 Supreme Choice Tilapia Fillets..............3 $
15-16 Oz. • Assorted
Lloyd’s BBQ Shredded Meat.................. 2 Lb. • Assorted
PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS
Boneless
Pork Sirloin Roast $ 99
1
Tyson • Boneless
Shurfresh
Bone In Turkey Breast w/Gravy $ 69
1
Lb.
Chairman’s Reserve • Boneless
Skinless Chicken Breast $ 99
1
Lb.
Beef Top Sirloin Steak $ 99
4
Lb.
Lb.
9 Oz. • Assorted •Shurfresh 8.8-11.1 Oz. • Assorted 12 Oz. 16 Oz.
13 Oz. • Hillshire Farm
PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS
Chairman’s Reserve
New York Strip Steak $ 99
6
PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS
Chairman’s Reserve • Boneless
93% Lean Ground Beef $ 49
3
Lb.
PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS
Chairman’s Reserve • Boneless
Beef Bottom Round Steak $ 99
3
Lb.
Beef Bottom Round Roast $ 89
3
Lb.
Lb.
16 Oz. • Assorted
8 Oz. • John Morrell
12 Oz. • Harvest of the Sea 10.6-10.86 Oz. • Assorted 16 Oz.
Boneless
Pork Country Style Ribs $ 29
2
Lb.
Pork Shoulder Steak $ 89
1
Lb.
Bakery & DELI $ 79 Lofthouse Frosted Cookies.................... 2 $ 49 Brother’s Mini Donuts............................. 2 $ 79 Sweet P’s Mini Cupcakes...................... 2 $ 59 Shurfresh Smoked Turkey Breast...........4 $ 49 Butterball Garlic Herb Chicken Breast 5
Pork Shoulder Roast $ 79
1
Lb.
10 Count •Assorted
10.5-13 Oz. • Assorted 12 Count • Assorted Per Lb. Per Lb.
Frick’s Center Cut Ham Steak $ 29
2
Lb.
2
Lb.
Texas Rio Star Grapefruit ¢
99Lb.
Dole Classic Romaine Salad $ 69
1
Braeburn Apples $ 39
1
Lb.
Fresh Limes 3/$
1
3 Count
Romaine Hearts 2/$
4
•Nutritional Benefit: One medium potato has 150 calories. Provides potassium, fiber and vitamins B6 and C. •How to Pick, Store, & Prepare: Choose firm, smooth-skinned potatoes, free of wrinkles and sprouts. Potatoes can be stored for a few weeks in a cool, ventilated area. Do not store whole potatoes in the fridge. Once cooked use within a few day or freeze and use within in 6 months. Wash and scrub the potatoes before use. Pierce the potato with a fork and place in the microwave for 3-5 minutes or bake at 375 degrees for 15-30 minutes, or until soft. •How to Increase Consumption: Enjoy potatoes baked, roasted, or mashed. Try adding cooked cauliflower, parsnips, turnips or rutabagas to your mashed potatoes. Make a meal by topping a baked potato with ham, cheese, broccoli and chives. Add cubed potatoes to soups and stews.
Red Potato Soup Serves 7 (¾ cup per serving)
PRODUCE Red & Green Seedless Grapes $ 49
Red Potatoes
4 Lb.
Navel Oranges $ 49
3
Sweet Onions ¢
69Lb. Dole Cauliflower 2/$
5
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp. olive oil 6 medium red potatoes, cubed 2 small carrots, chopped ½ cup chopped celery 1 ½ cups chicken broth
3 Tbsp. butter 3 Tbsp. flour 2 ½ cups fat-free milk ¾ tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
Directions: In a large saucepan, sauté onion and garlic in oil until soft; add potatoes, carrots, celery and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender; lightly mash. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in potato mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; add salt and pepper. Remove from heat; stir in cheese until melted. Per serving: 250 calories, 9 g fat, 9 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 590e mg sodium This recipe is a Foot Steps to Health Recipe providing a serving of fruit or vegetable and is 500 Club Approved
The Foot Steps to Health program is a collaboration between the La Crosse County Health Department, Coulee Region Childhood Obesity Coalition, Gundersen Lutheran’s 500 Club, local businesses and local universities. Permission has been obtained by Rush Foods Inc. to use this information.
Grocery 299 $ 49 Hellmann’s Mayonnaise........................ 3 $ 19 Heinz Ketchup........................................ 2 $ 49 Del Monte Fruit..........................................1 ¢ Shurfine Long Grain Rice......................69 $ 29 Shurfine Picante Sauce or Salsa............1 $ 69 Ortega Taco Sauce..................................1 ¢ Campbell’s Soup at Hand....................99 $ 19 Bear Creek Soup Mixes......................... 3 $ 79 Campbell’s Microwave Soup Bowls.......1 $ 49 Lipton 100% Natural Green Tea............ 3 $ 99 Quaker Instant Oatmeal....................... 2 $ 99 Quaker Oats Oatmeal........................... 2 $ 29 IGA Oyster Crackers................................1 2/$ Nabisco Oreo Cookies.................................. 5 $ 79 Mars Brand Fun Size Candy Bars.......... 2 $ 09 Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns...................1 $
4 Oz.
McCormick Black Pepper..................... 30 Oz. • Assorted
15.5-16 Oz. • Assorted
20-32 Oz. • Smucker’s
Jif Peanut Butter $ 79
Strawberry Jam or Spread $ 99
12 Count
Ortega Taco Shells 2/$
2
2
3
18.6-19 Oz. • Assorted
Ortega Taco Seasoning ¢
16 Oz.
15-5-16 Oz. • Assorted
Campbell’s Selected Soup ¢
3
79
15-15.25 Oz. • Assorted
10.5-10.75 Oz. • Assorted
Campbell’s Chunky Soup 2/$
1.25 Oz.
34-38 Oz. • Assorted
8 Oz. • Assorted
99
15.5 Oz. • Assorted
9-12.1 Oz. • Assorted 15.25 Oz. • Assorted
16 Oz. • Assorted • Western or
Wishbone Salad Dressing $ 49
40 Count
2
11.8-15.1 Oz. • Assorted 42 Oz. • Assorted 12 Oz.
13.1-15.35 Oz. • Assorted 11-11.24 Oz. • Assorted
279 $ 49 Aunt Jemima Pancake & Waffle Mix....2 $ 49 Quaker Chewy Granola Bars................2 $ 49 Quaker Life Cereal.................................2 $ 49 Quaker Cap’N Crunch Cereal..............2 $
24 Oz. • Assorted
8 Count • Grandma Alice’s
Aunt Jemima Syrup................................ 5.5-7.25 Oz. • Assorted
2 Lb. • Assorted
Kraft Original or Character Macaroni & Cheese Dinners ¢
6.3-6.7 Oz. • Assorted
79
13 Oz. • Assorted
12.5-14 Oz. • Assorted
12.8-18 Oz. • Assorted • General Mills
Multi-Grain Cheerios, Wheaties, Cocoa Puffs, Oatmeal Crisp, or Frosted Mini Wheats Cereal $ 39
3
General Merchandise 5.5 Oz. • Assorted
Friskies Canned Cat Food ¢
59 40 Count
Tide Liquid Pods $ 99
10
16 Lb. • Assorted
64 Oz. • Assorted
Friskies Dry Cat Food $ 99
Domestix Liquid Bleach $ 49
13
8-160 Count • Assorted
Kleenex Facial Tissue 3/$
4
1
8 Rolls
Bounty Basic Paper Towels $ 99
5
2 Count
Durable Pizza Pan ¢
59
64 Oz.
IGA Liquid Bleach $ 49
1
3 Bars • Assorted
Dial Bath & Body Soap 2/$
5
50 Oz. • Assorted
Domestix 2X Liquid Laundry Detergent $ 99
2
100 Count
Topcare 325 MG Aspirin Tablets ¢
99
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Dairy 8 Oz. • Assorted
Gallon • Kemps
15 Oz.
Crystal Farms Cream Cheese $ 29
Kraft Cheez Whiz $ 99
1
FROZEN
Chocolate Milk $ 39
3
56 Oz. • Assorted
59 Oz. • Assorted
Kemps Ice Cream Squares $ 29
Simply Juice $ 99
3
3
2
20-32 Oz. • Fresh Frozen Foods
3.2-3.36 Oz. • Assorted
Banquet Breakfast Sandwiches ¢
Corn, Peas, Beans or Broccoli $ 29
99
2
20 Oz.
Sunny Delight Citrus Punch $ 49
79
1
3
8.5-11.35 Oz. • Healthy Choice
American Cheese Singles $ 79
Shurfresh Sour Cream $ 29
1
16 Oz. • Assorted
Kemps Sour Cream 2/$
3
2
Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers $ 99
5.5 Oz. • Assorted
7.5 Oz. • Assorted
45 Oz. • Assorted
9
12 Inch • Assorted
Totino’s Pizza Rolls ¢
99
2
Party Size Lasagna $ 99
1
Snapps Snack Appetizers ¢
Shedd’s Spread Country Crock $ 99
90 Oz. • Assorted • Stouffer’s
9-10.8 Oz. • Assorted
Baked, Complete or Modern Meals $ 99
1
1
12-14.2 Oz. • Assorted
Tai Pei Chinese Entrees $ 49
99
12 Oz. • PP $2.49 • Crystal Farms
16 Oz.
3
Banquet Value Meals ¢
1
79
1.69 Qt. • Assorted
5-10.25 Oz. • Assorted
Shredded or Block Cheese $ 89
Azteca Corn Tortillas ¢
Shurfine Ready to Bake Pies $ 49
Kemps Fat Free Sherbet $ 29 8 Oz. • Assorted • Crystal Farms
10 Count
24 Oz. • Assorted
TJ Farms Shoestring Fries ¢
64 Oz. • Assorted
Tombstone Original Crust Pizza 3/$ 88
99
8
BEVERAGES 2 Liter • Assorted
24 Pack • Assorted
Pepsi & Mountain Dew Products $ 99
6
6 Pack • Assorted
7-Up Bottling Products $ 99
2
Pepsi & Mountain Dew Products 4/$
6-12 Pack • Assorted
Lipton Pure Leaf or Iced Teas $ 99
4
16.9 Oz. • 6 Pack • Assorted
Pepsi & Mountain Dew Products 3/$
9
24 Pack
5
24 Pack
Aquafina Water $ 99
16 Oz. • Assorted
Dasani Water $ 99
4
Core Power 2/$
4
5
SNACKS 8-10.3 Oz. • IGA/Shurfine Mixed Nuts or
Cashew Halves & Pieces $ 49
3
6-13.7 Oz. • Assorted
Nabisco Ritz Crackers $ 99
1
Rushford Foods • Harmony Foods • Preston Foods www.rushfordfoods.com
15 Oz. • Old Dutch
French Onion Dip $ 89
14-14.5 Oz. • Assorted • Old Dutch
Family Pack Potato Chips $ 88
2
3
3 Count • Assorted • Pop Secret
Microwave Popcorn $ 99
1
Twin Pack Potato Chips $ 89
• Dry Cleaning Pick-up & Delivery • Rug Doctor Rental • WIC Accepted
We reserve the right to limit quantities • Not responsible for graphic or typographical errors
Super Size Restaurante Style Tortilla Chips $ 88
10 Oz. • Assorted • Old Dutch
2
20-32 Oz. • Old Dutch
3
8.75-10.25 Oz. • Assorted
Frito Lay Fritos or Cheetos 2/$
5
• Minnesota EBT Cards Accepted • Gift Certificates
• We Accept:
7-9 Oz. • Assorted
Old Dutch Puffcorn 2/$ 88
4
9.75-10.5 Oz. • Assorted
Frito Lay Tostitos 2/$
6
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Monday, January 20, 2014
FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Houston School Board approves technology plan By Angie Rodenburg The Houston School Board held its first meeting of the new year on January 14. At the meeting the board made several organizational decisions, including choosing dates for all of the school board meetings in 2014. The meetings normally have a start time of 5:30 p.m. but the board decided to move meeting times back to 6 p.m. to accommodate board members’ schedules and give more time for citizens to make it to the meetings after work. The school board calendar can be found on the Houston Public Schools website. At the meeting, elections were also made: Tom Stilin was re-elected as Chair, Gary Wilson was named Vice Chair, Ron Evanson was elected Clerk and Mimi Carlson
was made Treasurer. Committee appointments were made and board representatives were also named. After all of the organizational decisions were made the school board resumed business as usual. Krin Abraham presented the district’s technology plan that was created by Scott Gottfried, Jason Ludwigson, Lisa Schutte, and herself. According to Abraham, “Last year Houston Public Schools received over $20,000 in TEA (Telecommunications Equity Access) aid. Houston Public Schools needed to have an approved plan on file with Minnesota Department of Education and SEMNET (Southeast Minnesota Network) to qualify for funding for the current school year. To receive TEA funding, the district needs to be part of a con-
sortium, which for Houston Public Schools is SEMNET.” Abraham also talked in detail on a few elements of the technology plan, including the the plan to one day have electronic textbooks that can be updated as needed. Abraham gave the example of how their history textbooks name Bill Clinton as the last President and Pluto is still categorized as a planet in science books. The electronic textbooks would serve as a “living document” as it has the ability to be continually updated. This was just one of the many items discussed in the technology plan. The plan was approved by Minnesota Department of Education on December 27, 2013, but needed approval of the plan by the school board. The plan was approved by the school
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board. At the meeting, Paul Grupe asked for approval of the high school band and choir spring trip to Kansas City, Mo. Grupe was pleased that the choir was invited this year on the annual band trip. The trip is scheduled for March 20-23, with those days filled a variety of different activities including three performances by the band and choir, touring museums, and visiting Union Station. Approximately 70 kids will be going on the trip thanks to the Music Boosters helping out the students that face financial hardships. The school board approved the trip. The meeting also held the very familiar discussion of the school board’s search for a new superintendent. The school board revealed
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Harmony City Council discusses sidewalk assessments By Jade Sexton Brett Grabau of Bonestroo presented the Harmony City Council with the completed Feasibility Report on the 1st Ave street project at their regular meeting on January 14. The report analyzed the street, the project itself, and the cost associated. The feasibility report was drawn up after the assessment policy was approved by the council at the December meeting. Some more discussion by the council led to some changes in
the assessment policy. There was some confusion about assessments as related to sidewalk replacement, and some of the language was changed. Mayor Steve Donney felt that everyone in the city benefits from a new sidewalk, so he suggested the cost of replacement during a street repair should go to the city. This way, all of the taxpayers are contributing to the cost. Councilor Jim Bakken disagreed, and felt the people that benefit
the most from the sidewalk are the people that live on that property. He wanted to have 60 percent of the cost assessed to the property owner, with 40 percent going to the city. The council voted to have 100 percent of the costs go to the city, with Bakken voting against. A schedule of the project was presented with the report. There will be a public improvement hearing on January 21 to discuss the project itself. Construction will begin in June, with the hopes of completion before school starts in September. In October, another public hearing will be held in regards to the special assessments and the final costs. TIF District Mike Bubany of David Drown Associates presented to the council a plan for the TIF (Tax Increment Financing) District #6, which was approved. Harmony Enterprises has expanded its business, and they intend to add approximately 5800 square feet to their building, which will be a shipping /receiving space and
a loading dock. This project will require fixing a drainage issue that has been a problem for some time, and will include installing storm sewer. The total cost of the expansion project is estimated at $175,000. Harmony Enterprises has asked for up-front TIF assistance to make the project possible. The city agreed to establish the TIF District in order to help them out, and provide Harmony Enterprises with $65,000 once the project is completed. Ninety-five percent of the tax increments generated will go toward paying this back, and the other five percent towards refunding the city the costs of setting up the TIF District. A DEED (Department of Employment and Economic Development) program recently came to light offering tax credits to businesses that are adding jobs. Harmony Enterprises is going to submit an application for an award or rebate from this Job Creation Fund Program. The council passed a resolu-
tion approving the project and the application. Compensation of board members Currently, the City Council and EDA members are compensated for their services to the city. The members of the Arts Board, Park Board, Library Board, and Planning and Zoning Commission work on a volunteer basis. Illg said there is sometimes difficulty getting enough people at the meetings to form a quorum, and he felt maybe it would entice members to attend if there was some sort of compensation. The council agreed and approved the payment of $25 per member per meeting, to be paid annually. Members will only get paid for the meetings they attend. Other Business The council approved the appointment of Matt Haugerud to the Fire Department. The EDA will continue to waive utility connection fees and zoning permits for new house construction. The library board is getting estimates to replace the carpet in the library.
Tri-state junior high honor band R-P Foundation Chairperson Lisa Ledebuhr and Darrell and Ellen Highum donated $2,000.
Lisa Ledebuhr and Ruth Peterson donated $1,000. We are very grateful for their generosity and donation to the Foundation. For more information regarding the Foundation for Rushford-Peterson Schools please visit our website at http:// foundationforr-pschools.org/. Look for more information regarding the Tri-City Challenge that will be Saturday, October 4, 2014. Photo submitted by Lisa Lawston TOOL • AnTiques • HOuseHOLd
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Congratulations to the following Fillmore Central 7-8th grade band students on being selected to participate in the 2014 Tri-State Honor Band in Decorah, Iowa, on Saturday, March 1. Josh Peters, 7th grade trumpet, Alex Mathison, 8th grade trumpet, Alex Love, 8th grade trombone, Kayla Biel, 8th grade trombone, and Matt Lutes, 8th grade tuba. About the honor band: The Tri-State Middle School Honor Band was first organized in 1994 and was developed with the intent of providing middle school students a quality performance opportunity. It has been traditionally held the first Saturday in March of each year. The festival is held in Decorah, located in scenic Northeast Iowa. The town is home to Luther College, the Vesterhiem Museum and many beautiful parks and recreation areas. The festival includes two bands, one consisting of 7th grade students and the other consisting 8th grade students. Over 100 schools different schools have participated in the festival throughout the years. Schools are represented from all three states which include Iowa, Minnesota and
Wisconsin. Another priority of the festival is providing educational opportunities for both students and directors. The students are involved in masterclasses, live performances and exploratory situations. Several sessions are planned each year for the specific needs of the middle school band director. After several hours of practice during the day, a concert is performed
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•Semcac Bus to Rochester, bus picks up for shopping, 9:35am at Chic’s, Preston; 10am at Fountain State Bank. Call 800-944-3874 to ride. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Lakewood Apartments, 420 Bench Street SW, Chatfield, MN. •SEMCAC Senior Dining Bingo, 11am, Rushford Tenborg Center.* •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.*
•Free Senior Coffee, 9am, Heritage Grove, Harmony.* •Story Hour, 11am, Harmony Public Library. No school, no story hour.* •Canton Senior Citizens meet, 1pm for cards and visiting, Canton Community Center.* •AA Class “Road’s Journey,” 8pm, 301 E. Franklin St., Spring Valley (a yellow house).*
•2014 Chill Fest, 9am-7:30pm, Chatfield. •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, 1300 West Tracy Rd., Spring Valley, MN.* •Cherry Grove Scientific and Natural Area Tour, 10-11:30am, Forestville/Mystery Cave. •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, call 507-251-1771 or 7652518.*
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507.867.8007 fax: 507.867.8018 stensrud.lisa@myfcpt.com
- a service of DFO Community Corrections.
Sexual Assault Program ~ Victim/Witness Assistance Program All services are free & confidenital
Po Box 232 212 fillmore st. W Preston, Mn 55965
Advocacy, information & assistance for victim/survivors of sexual assualt & other felony crimes. Community & professional education & consultation. Located in the Fillmore County Court House - Preston, MN
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103 20th St. NE, Stewartville, MN ~ Just off Hwy 63
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Eliminate high heating bills with a Central Boiler OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Instant rebates up to $1,000! Theobald Heating Solutions 507-533-4523 s20-o
Affordable, clean, safe and efficient wood heat. Central Boiler OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Heats multiple buildings. Theobald Heating Solutions 507-251-9924. stfn- o
EZ-GO & Yamaha GOlf Carts SaleS & Service New & USed
BILL’S GUN SHOP. Buy, sell, trade, and repair. We are your local MUCK BOOT dealer. Hours: 7pm-10pm M-F, Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday by appointment. 1 1/4 miles south of Carimona, 19708 Kava Rd. Preston. 507-765-2762 s10eow- o
IKEA desks/workstations with bookshelves and organizers for sale. Perfect for office or home. Brand new $375 per desk, but selling them for $75 each. There are currently 7 available. Call 507-251-5297. s23TFN-x
Pianos, Digital Pianos, Rodgers Church Organs - New, Used, Sales & Service - Call DEWEY KRUGER MUSIC, Northwood, Iowa, 800933-5830, deweykrugermusic.com s13,20,27-x
• JD 329D • Dieci TeleHandlers in Stock
MIXED FIREWOOD $50 per pickup load. You haul. 507-272-1686 s20,27-o
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Whether you’re in need of a babysitter or an efficient office manager, you can find the help you deserve by advertising in the Fillmore County Journal Classifieds. And when you’re in search of a better position, our listings can make short work of the situation.
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Professional Cleaning ~ Carpet, Furniture, Floors, Furnace Duct Cleaning, Fire & Water Damage, Janitorial Service.
The clean you expect The service you deserve
Jeff Hebl, Owner 507-467-4798 • Lanesboro, MN
specializing in roofing
ConstruCtion
MELDAHL CONSTRUCTION INC. PETERSON, MN 55962 • 507-875-2496 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: GRAIN BIN CONSTRUCTION
Taylor Marsden • 507.450.4501 Mabel, Mn • licensed & Insured #Bc664972
• Dryers • Grain Bins for Drying & Storage
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SERVING SOUTHERN MN SINCE 1954
motors & motor repair RISTAU FARM SERVICE
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propane gas
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TAYLOR OUTDOOR WOOD STOVES ~ RADIANT FLOOR HEATING A-MAIZE-ING HEAT CORN FURNACES & BOILERS ~ GAS FURNACES & BOILERS AIR CONDITIONING ~ SEPTIC SYSTEMS ~ NEW CONSTRUCTION ~ REMODELING FREE ESTIMATES ~ INSURED
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EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
Part time inside auction cashiers wanted. Some overnight travel required. For more information call Lanna at Gehling Auction company 507-765-2131 h20tfn-o
Office/Customer service position open. Requires good computer and people skills. Immediate opening is for 30-40 hours per week. Main resume to Steuart Laboratories. PO Box 306 Mabel, MN 55954. h13,20-o
NEED CLASS A CDL TRAINING? Start a career in trucking today! Swift Academies offer PTDI certified courses and offer Best-In-Class training. New academy classes weekly. No money down or credit check. Certified mentors ready and available. Paid (while training with mentor). Regional and dedicated opportunities. Great career path. Excellent benefits package. Please call: 866/975-8141 (MCAN)
Visiting Angels is accepting applications for experienced, dependable, and professional Caregivers to provide care and support to our clients in the Spring Valley area. We have multiple shifts currently available including days, nights and weekend. Please complete an online application at va181.ersp.biz/employment or call 507-289-1147. h13, 20-x
ExpEriEncEd MEchanic/TirE rEpair Full Time. Pay based on experience. Monday thru Friday schedule. Apply in Person at Herman’s Service or call 507-268-4434
Help Wanted
Dietary
Department is looking for a dietary cook/aide!
tasks and hours will vary and include weekends and holidays.
THE FILLMORE COUNTY Journal is seeking a freelance writer to cover Canton City Council meetings as well as occasional human interest stories. Send letter of interest and writing sample to PO Box 496, Preston, MN 55965. h9tfn- x
Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce seeks an executive Director Responsible for managing chamber operations including tourism marketing, public relations, fiscal oversight, customer service and partnering with 120+ business members. For a detailed job description and application, please visit www.lanesboro.com/chamber/resources The LACC is an equal opportunity employer.
Green Lea Manor is LookinG for speciaL peopLe who want to Make a difference. Must be caring, compassionate, and a team player.
For more information contact Shelly Dolley at 507-886-6544 x 105 or by email
part-time rn/Lpn & cna shifts available.
Gundersen Harmony Care Center
Contact Nicky or stop by for an application.
Will train and reimburse for classes, if not on the registry. Bonus Pay on weekends and shift differential.
sdolley@gundersenhealth.org
THANK YOU The family of Merlin Hoiness would like to thank all of you who were so kind with cards, memorials, emails, hugs and prayers. A special thank you to Harmony Healthcare and Dr. Berg for their loving care. Thank you to all who made the Celebration Service special. Blessed be his memory. Zola, Bob, Kathy, Jim and Philip t20-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I would like to thank everyone for their kindness while I was at Lutheran Hospital in Lacrosse and the health care center. Special thanks to Reverend Smith for his special visits to Lacrosse and the nursing home. I would also like to thank my children Mel, Cindy and Peggy. Thanks for the cards, food and flowers. May God bless you. Phyllis Hageman t20-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE FAMILY OF DONALD MOHS would like to thank everyone for the expressions of kindness, prayers, cards and memorials we received during this time of our loss. Special thanks to the church serving group, Pastor Shawn, and Pastor Betsy. The family of Donald Mohs t20-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We would like to express our deepest gratitude and appreciation for all of the love, kindness, thoughtful gestures and prayers that have been bestowed upon us during this very difficult time. We appreciate every visit from every friend and all the kind words and stories shared by all. May God bless you! Special thanks to Bruce’s Legacy, Winona County Sheriff’s Dept. and all volunteers who have assisted in the rescue effort and continuing efforts; Bethlehem Church and Circle, Pastor Kerry, friends and family; Riley Funeral home; Lanesboro Fire Dept.; Xcel Energy employees; People’s Coop employees; Classes of 2003 & 2004; Lanesboro School; Mayo Clinic friends and anyone not mentioned. The Family of Blake Overland Printed with Soyt20-o ink ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Green Lea Manor nursing home 115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436
E.O.E.
…because the journey matters
Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS
has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals
Nurse evening Shift Nurse night Shift • Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center For more information contact Kelly at GSLS PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Services Creative Christian Living and Human Service
Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider
WATER/WASTEWATER OPERATOR & MAINTENANCE POSITION The City of Wykoff, MN is seeking a Water/Wastewater Operator and Maintenance person to work in its Public Works Department. Requirements: Current CDL, Class D Water License, Class B Wastewater License or Class C Wastewater License with the ability to obtain a Class B license within a year. Operation of light to medium equipment involved in the repair and maintenance of city streets, storm sewer system, water system and other city property. Salary: Class B Operators License - $42,000-$45,000; Class C Operators License – negotiable; After obtaining Class B License – negotiable. Benefits: health insurance, PTO, 9 paid holidays, life insurance, short term disability, health savings account (HSA), PERA (Public Employees Retirement). All candidates must submit a resume to: City of Wykoff, 217 Gold St. N. P.O. Box 218, Wykoff, MN 55990. Phone: 507-352-4011. Fax: 507352-2415. Email: wykoff@arvig.net
CITY OF WYKOFF Cheryl L. Davis Clerk/Treasurer/Zoning Administrator
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EMPLOYMENT FOREMEN To lead utility field crews. Outdoor physical work, many positions, paid training, $20/hr. plus weekly performance bonuses after promotion,living allowance when traveling, company truck and benefits. Must have strong leadership skills, good driving history, and be able to travel in Minnesota and nearby states. Email resume to Recruiter6@ osmose.com or apply online at www. OsmoseUtilities.com EOE M/F/D/V (MCAN)
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Freelance Writer The Fillmore County Journal is looking for a free-lance writer to write occasional feature stories and government meetings. We are looking for someone with good writing skills and an interest in people. Please send a letter of interest and writing sample to Editor, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or e-mail to news@fillmorecountyjournal. com or call for more information 507-765-2151.
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REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI
418 mINNESOtA St., OStRANDER $59,500
705 FORD AVE. SPRING VALLEY $105,000
26070 OLD SHADY WOOD DR., SPRING VALLEY $50,000
This amazing 3 bdrm 2 bath home is located in a beautiful established neighborhood. The main level has been renovated and remodeled w/ lower level partially finished. Appl's included. 2 car detached garage w/ workshop. Upstairs is a 1 bedroom 1 bath rental unit with eat in kitchen & living room. Have your renter pay part of your mortgage payment, taxes & insurance!
Stylish “Cape Cod” style home featuring 3 bdrms, hardwood floors, updated 100 amp electrical breaker box, new cement drive, retaining wall, finished garage new with door & insulated, electrical line to shed, new laminate floor in kitchen, freshly painted throughout, updated plumbing fixtures and new toilet and new deck by front door. Excellent location near grocery store, banks, convenience stores and gas station. Move in ready!
NEW LISTING! 5.85 acre building site. The property has been recently surveyed showing feedlot set back lines for approved building site areas. The site has great panoramic views, sloping land, mature trees and is on a dead end road. The property is close to Good Earth Village. If you are looking for privacy off a hard surface road not far from town, this is the place for you!
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$109,900 3 Bedrooms On Main Floor • Family Room W/ Fireplace • Dining Room • Living Room • Main Floor Laundry • Lower Level Family Room W/Bar • Rec Area • D/O • 2+ Attached Garage • Wood Floors • New Furnace • Newer Roof
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$245,000
1104 John & Mary dr., Chatfield 4 Bedrooms • 4 Baths • Formal Living Room • Formal Dining Room • Family Room • Rec Room W/Bar • Fireplace • 3+ Garage • Storage Shed • Patio • Main Floor Laundry
702 viKing ave., laneSboro 3 large bedrooms • 2 full baths • Wood floors • Remodeled & updated • Maple cabinets • Master Bath & w/in closet • Formal Living Room • Formal Dining Room • Gas Fireplace • Private Patio • 840 sq ft garage • Vinyl siding • 2 city lots (.48/acre)
SoLD!
$129,900
212 franKlin St., preSton Charming 2-Story • Completely Updated & Remodeled • 4 Bedrooms • Master Bath • New Kitchen w/maple cabinets • New Appliances • Wood Floors • Ceramic Tile • Built-in Hutch • Formal Living Room • Formal Dining Room • New Roof • Fenced Private Backyard • Large Deck • All Landscaped • Vinyl Siding • 2+ Garage • Lots of Character
189 blueJaCK lane Se, roCheSter 2 bedrooms • 3 baths • Open floor plan • Living room w/fireplace • Dining room • Master bath • Walk-in closet • 2-car garage • Dead end street
21559 Cty rd 102, Chatfield
Roxanne Johnson, Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI RoxanneJohnson@remax.net Cell: 507-458-6110
Moving?
26011 gladiola lane, laneSboro
Deer Ridge • Spectacular Home • Unique Floor Plan • 5 Bed • 4 Baths • In-Floor Heat In House & Garage • Western Cedar Ceilings • Hickory Floors • Family Room W/30’ Ceilings That Includes Floor To Ceiling Windows To Enjoy Wonderful Scenery & Wildlife • Master Shower With Heated Floor • Must See
$209,000
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Chatfield - Fingerson & Donahoe - 1st Subdivison - Lots Starting At - $29,900
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CoMMerCial building - laneSboro 22078 Cty road 20, preSton (greenleafton) Great opportunity to own large commercial building in a high traffic area. Potential 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Wood Floors • 9’ Ceilings • Large business could be retail, restaurant/bar, Corner Lot (0.41/Acre) • Across from church • Formal Living Room & Dining • Main Floor Laundry • New Furnace • New C/A convenience store/grocery, crafts or many other uses. Can be divided off. $64,500 • Enclosed Porch • Handicapped Accessible • Walk-up Attic
Select Properties 25 Center St. W, Harmony, MN 55939 www.SEMNrealestate.com • Toll Free: 888-839-2142 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
Kelsey Bergey Real Estate Agent remax@harmonytel.net Office 507-886-4221
400 Dupont St. LANESbOrO
New Construction 2013- Cottage Style Living. Mocha birch cabinets, granite counter with breakfast bar, engineered hardwood flooring. 9 x 16 deck with a beautiful view of North Bluff. Laundry & storage areas in the lower level. New & Efficient! $69,900/$336.85 PI/M*
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15413 Cty 9, PrESTON
45742 Cty 29, MAbEL 10277 Cty 116, GrANGEr
Investment property - this affordable 2 bedroom Quality built ranch home & 2 car garage offers a picture perfect setting in the rolling wooded terrain home offers efficient living, near the Upper Iowa overlooking Riceford Creek trout stream. Custom cabinets, floors, and millwork. Geothermal River and miles of snowmobile trails, with 2 car heating system. Professionally landscaped plus patio, & cedar fencing. Detached multi 2 cars, garage. Seller tiled around perimeter, new furnace shop & storage space, pole shed, & small barn. State forest land nearby. $250,000 in 2007 and updated septic. $48,000/$231.31 PI/M*
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150 5TH St. NE, HArMONy
Very well cared for 3 bedroom home on a wonderful lot with mature trees. Floor plan is well laid out with an open vaulted ceiling, in the living, dining & kitchen. Master bedroom with master bath. Detached super sized one car with heated workshop area. $59,500/$286.73 PI/M*
704 Kenilworth ave., laneSboro 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Wood Floors • Archways • High Ceilings • Block Exterior • 2 Car Garage
$39,000
145 2ND AVE. SE, HArMONy
1920’s Bungalow with high ceilings, wood floors, and nice layout. Walk up attic area has been sheet rocked & offers additional space. Vinyl siding, shingles 3 yrs, water heater -6 yrs, boiler 4 years, add on wood furnace included. Large 3 season front porch. Seller invites your offer. $41,900/$201.92 PI/M*
1012 Washington St. NW, PrESTON
107 SpruCe St Se., fountain Newer Home • 4 Bedroom • 3 Baths • Wood 1-Level Living • 2 Bedrooms • New Flooring • Steel Floors • Master Bath • 6-Panel Doors • Heated Siding • Large Corner Lot • Attached Garage • 3 Car Garage • Large Deck • Large Bedroom Mature Trees • Appliances Will Stay • Vaulted Ceilings • Kitchen Nook & Bar • Maintenance Free Siding • Dead End Street • Backs up to the Park $110,000 120 7th St. Se, Chatfield
$440,000
2.8 Acres Surrounded by Woods • Private setting 4.58 Aces • 3 Bedrooms • 2 Full Baths • Master Bath • 310 Maple St., laneSboro • 9’ & 10’ Ceilings • 2 Fireplaces • Wood Floors New Cedar Siding • New Steel Roof • 2 New Decks • • Open Floor Plan • 1108 Sq Ft Heated 3-Car Remodeled Kitchen • Fireplace • Formal Living Room 3 Bedroom on main floor • Wheel Chair Assess. In-Floor Heat in Garage • Open Staircase • Patio • Main Flr Laundry/ • Formal Dining Room • 32x30 Shed with Heated House & Garage • 3 Baths • Main Floor Laundry • Fireplace Mudroom • Abundace of Wildlife Shop • Wildlife • Scenery
Starting up or slowing down. Well maintained 2 bedroom ranch home. Large kitchen and living room. Updated windows, steel siding, shingles, furnace. Dry lower level has a large family room area, den, and storage, and work area. X-Large 1 car garage. $109,000
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Approx. 12 acre building site) located south of Spring Valley on Sample Road. Excellent habitat for wildlife, great hunting land, some tillable and hay ground. Seller will consider Contract for Deed with low down and low monthly payments.
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715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com
4 bdrm 2 bath home. Same owner for over 60 years! Well maintained property with perm. siding, attached 2 car garage, alley access, front porch, side deck off formal dining area, built in corner hutches, main floor laundry, main floor bedroom and open staircase. This property is in great condition and ready to move in to. Great price and small town living!
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210 Center St. W, HArMONy
2 bedroom home, updated on mail floor including flooring, lighting, bathroom, furnace and window replacement. Full basement with laundry and storage. Large detached garage. Greenleafton offers affordable living with country views. $57,000/$274.69 PI/M*
118 Main St. S, MAbEL Property is in good condition with updates. Retail & office space. 2 parking spaces on property. Public parking front side of building. Full kitchen, laundry, & full bath onsite. Opportunity for landlord or supplementing your own business with additional income.$68,000
100 First Street S, CANTON Nicely laid out 1 1/2 story home with 3 season porch. Main living areas are open and bright. Open staircase leads to 3 nice size bedrooms with large closets. Wood floors under carpets. Back covered deck. Det garage and garden space. $61,900/$298.30 PI/M*
If you love older homes here it is! 4 bedroom home with original woodwork, 9 ft. ceilings, pillars, decorative moldings, hardwood floors, and original cabinetry. Eat in kitchen, plus a large dining room with easy access to the 3 season porch. Main floor bedroom & bath. 3 bedrooms, den & full bath up, plus walk up attic that offers storage and other possibilities. Very well maintained and beautifully landscaped! $89,900/$433.24 PI/M*
214 N Elm St., MAbEL 3 bedroom home with updated in 2007: kitchen, bath, siding, windows, shingles & front porch. Main floor bed & bath. 2 bedrooms up plus large storage room with potential to finish . Deck off kitchen. Det garage. Large lot. Wood floors everywhere but kitchen and bath. $58,900/$283.84 PI/M*
SOLD/PENDING 308 Fillmore St W Preston Pending 510 Main Ave N Harmony Pending 1022 Victory Ave Cresco SOLD 313 Fillmore St W Preston SOLD XXX 295th Ave Harmony SOLD 13686 295th Ave Harmony SOLD 140 4th St SW Harmony SOLD
225 5TH Ave. SE, Harmony Bungalow with high ceilings & open floor plan. Updated kitchen and bath, 2 bedrooms, and main floor laundry. Front enclosed 3 season porch adds extra space to enjoy in whether it’s raining or sunny. Plus a 2 car detached garage. Shingles on home in 2004, steel on garage 2012, updated doors and windows. $64,900/$312.76 PI/M*
*Monthly Principle and Interest
401 Hillcrest, Payment Based on 5% down/30 LANESbOrO year amortization/4.51% APR.
XXX 3rD Ave SE, HArMONy Lots for Sale Harmony’s newest subdivision, with country views and city utilities at an affordable price. No connection fees or building permit fees in 2014! Harmony is a super place to live, offering the quality lifestyle of a small town, with a thriving business district, clinic & health care facilities. $14,900/each
243 Harwood Ave., CHATFIELD
Move in ready 3 Bedroom home. Vaulted ceilings in living room with cozy NG fireplace. Kitchen has newer countertops and sink, plus skylight for natural lighting. Lower level family room, exercise area, office/den, bath, laundry, and storage. Att garage. Semi-private back yard. $104,900/$505.52 PI/M*
A great opportunity for you to finish the interior to your liking. This home is at the sheet-rocked and wired stage with bathrooms roughed in. Super location on top of Church Hill. This triplex offers a wonderful opportunity for a getaway or a full time home in Lanesboro.$98,500/$474.68 PI/M*
Loan guidelines subject to vary per qualifications. Various loan programs offer down payments from 0%-20%.
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TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR: Foreign and domestic, auto & light truck. 3 year, 100,000 mile warranty. Call for prices. Brown’s Tire, Battery, & Transmission. Rushford 507-864-2969 or 1-888-864-7049. v20eow- o
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44493 OAKVIEW LOOP, Rushford. For sale by owner: 2 miles south of Rushford, Country living close to town, 2.5 acre lot, ranch style home, custom built in 2005, 4 bdrm/3 bath, finished basement, heated 2 car garage, blacktop drive and concrete driveway, community well, move in condition, for more info. and viewing call 507-864-3689. e20,27,3,10,17,24,3,10-x
Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements. Same day service. DOT & truck inspection available. Hi-Tech Rebuilders, Rushford. 507-864-7440 or 507-4591504. v11tfn- o
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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-14-13 In Re: Estate of Darlene J. Baker, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Gretchen M. Anderson, whose address is 22042 Church Road, Spring Grove, Minnesota 55974, and Darrin P. Baker, whose address is 215 West Fillmore Ave., Mabel, Minnesota 55954, to serve as the personal representatives of the decedent’s estate. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representatives. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representatives must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representatives have the full power to administer the estate, Including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representatives or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: January 07, 2014 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Joseph L. Hammell (MN# 40253) Hammell & Murphy, PLLP 110 E. Main St., P.O. Box 149 Caledonia Minnesota 55921 Telephone: (507) 725-3361 Facsimile: (507) 725-5627 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 13, 20
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-14-28 In Re: Estate of Shirley J. Bestor, also known as Shirley Jane Bestor; Shirley Bestor; Sally J. Bestor; Sally Jane Bestor; Sally Bestor, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice Is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated June 25, 1990. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Garth M. Bestor, whose address is 25710 County 44, Harmony, Minnesota 55939, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, Including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any Interest In real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: January 13, 2014 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Richard A. Nethercut (MN# 130072) Richard A. Nethercut, PA 32 Main Avenue North PO Box 657 Harmony Minnesota 55939-0657 Telephone: (507) 886-6131 Facsimile: (507) 886-2711 AlTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 20, 27
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-14-14 In Re: Noel Larson, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated June 3, 2009. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Janice Larson, whose address is 8166 Sugarloaf Road, Larkspur, CO 80118 to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: January 07, 2014 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Chiglo Law Office Terry A. Chiglo MN# 0243875 210 E. Cedar Street Box 507 Houston, MN 55943 Telephone: 507-896-2176 Facsimile: 507-896-3990 e-mail: chiglaw1@acegroup.cc Publish 13, 20
Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: B’s Nest 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 105 N. Main St. Mabel, MN 55954 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Mary Bakke 102 N. Robert Mabel, MN 55954 4. This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name File Number 453403300023. Originally filed on: 12-07-2011. Under the name (list the previous name only if you are amending that name): B’s Nest 5. I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: 12-30-2013 /s/ Mary Bakke Owner Publish 20, 27 Lanesboro City Ordinance Title XVII - Administration Chapter 1793 - Park and Recreation Rates and Fees 1793.01 Community Center Regular Non-Profit Auditorium $350.00 $175.00 Community Room $100.00 $50.00 Chamber $75.00 $50.00 Kitchen $75.00 $50.00 $150.00 $150.00 Key Deposit Security Deposit $150.00 $150.00 Gazebo $50.00 $25.00 1793.02 Parks Daily Weekly Tent Camping $20.00 $95.00 RV Camping $30.00 $155.00 EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance becomes effective February 1, 2014. Mayor /s/ Steve Rahn Attest: City Administrator/Clerk /s/ Steve Todd Publish 13, 20
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-14-11 In Re: Estate of Virginia K. Bigalk, also known as Virginia Kay Bigalk; Virginia Bigalk, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was flied with the Registrar. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Lee R. Bigalk, whose address is 455 5th Street NE, PO Box 222, Harmony, Minnesota 55939, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection wIll be heard by the Court after notice is provided to Interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, Iease, or distribute any interest In real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.Dated: January 07, 2014 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Court File No. PR-14-10 Richard A. Nethercut (MN# 130072) Richard A. Nethercut, PA 32 Main Avenue North PO Box 657 Harmony Minnesota 55939-0657 Telephone: (507) 886-6131 Facsimile: (607) 886-2711 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 13, 20
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-14-11 In Re: Estate of Phyllis M. Grooters, also known as Phyllis Grooters; Phyllis Maureen Grooters, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated September 27, 1993, and a Codicil dated August 23, 2012. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Daniel M. Christianson, whose address is 708 Chatfield Place NW, Preston, Minnesota 55965, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly flied objection will be heard by the Court after notice Is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: January 07, 2014 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Court File No. 23-PR-14-11 Richard A. Nethercut (MN# 130072) Richard A. Nethercut, PA 32 Main Avenue North I PO Box 657 Harmony Minnesota 55939-0657 Telephone: (507) 886-6131 Facsimile: (607) 886-2711 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 13, 20
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summary of minutes JANUARY 7, 2013 county board meeting The Fillmore County Board met in annual 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 2014-001: Dedication of portion of tax forfeiture proceeds to parks BE IT RESOLVED that the regular 2014 County Board meetings will be held at 9:00 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month with the understanding that special meetings will also be held the first and fourth Tuesdays at the same time, and other meetings may be called as necessary BE IT RESOLVED that 2014 Fillmore County per diem rate be set at $45.00/day BE IT RESOLVED that Fillmore County Journal be designated as Official Newspaper for 2014 BE IT RESOLVED that Fillmore County Journal be designated as Official Newspaper for printing 2013 Financial Statement BE IT RESOLVED that Fillmore County Journal be designated as Official Newspaper for 2014 printing of 2013 Delinquent Tax List BE IT RESOLVED that each American Legion Post or Veterans of Foreign Wars Post of Fillmore County, making application for said appropriation for defraying expenses of Memorial Day exercises for 2014, shall be granted $75.00. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Fillmore County offices will close at 2:00 p.m. on December 24, 2014 and LET IT FURTHER BE RESOLVED that 2.5 hours of paid regular time off will be granted to all full time non-union employees for December 24, 2014. RESOLUTION 2014-002: Use of website as alternative method to disseminate bids The Board approved the following agenda items: • cease nominations and cast unanimous ballot to elect Chuck Amunrud as Chair of Fillmore County Board of Commissioners. • cease nominations and cast a unanimous ballot to elect Duane Bakke as Vice Chair of Fillmore County Board of Commissioners for 2014. • the amended agenda. • the following Consent Agenda: 1. December 24, 2013 County Board minutes. 2. December 30, 2013 County Board minutes. 3. Payment of National Association of Counties’ invoice for 2014 dues. 4. Payment of Association of MN Counties’ invoice for 2014 dues. 5. Payment of 1st quarter invoice to Olmsted County Community Services for 2014 appropriation. 6. Payment of 1st quarter invoice to Community and Economic Development Associates. 7. Ratification of final Marzolf Access Easement agreement. 8. Family and Medical Leave for employee #1440. • Medical Assistance/Transportation Services Contract between Fillmore County and SEMCAC. • addendum to CREST Initiative Cooperative Agreement. • renewal of Independent Contractor Agreement with Lisa Stensrud for physical therapy services. • update signature card for Fillmore County Social Welfare Fund account. • set minimum elected official salaries at 90% of incumbent’s salary. • overnight stays for proposed 2014 training schedule for Highway Department. • 2014 non-union pay plan. • 2014 merit pay plan. • 2014 classification chart for merit and non-union employees. • reappointment of Anthony Webber as Chief Deputy Sheriff for 2014. • set 2014 annual salary for Chief Deputy Sheriff. • donation of obsolete radios. • out of state travel for a Patrol Sergeant to attend conference in Nashville. • raise boarding rate. • purchase of regional radio and phone logging equipment. • adopted 2014 Auditor’s warrant policy. • set 2014 mileage reimbursement rate for use of private vehicle for official County business at IRS rate. • set 2014 hourly rate of temporary entry-level office help in appointed offices at Grade 1/Step 1 in accordance with 2014 non-union pay plan. • authorize elected officials and department heads to attend their respective annual Association of Minnesota Counties conferences and other meetings. • renewal of amended 2013-2014 Joint Powers agreement for DFO Community Corrections. • payment for flu shots for County employees. • adopt amended 2014 committee appointment list. • 2014 cellphone and smart device stipend rates. • payment of Stantec Invoice for Greenleafton Community Sanitary System. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Association of MN Counties, membership dues $1,066.00 Association of MN Counties, registration fees $2,450.00 BakerTilly Virchow Krause, LLP, services $3,420.00 Bakke, Duane, mileage $573.48 Emergency Communications Network, LLC, services $15,750.00 Farm & Home Publishers, Ltd., publications $1,080.00 Fillmore County Recorder, software maintenance $1,836.05 Fillmore Soil & Water Conservation District, appropriation, grant $139,307.00 Houston County Sheriff’s Office, services $1,412.12 Luxury Bath, services $2,722.50 M & I Lockbox, services $25,396.66 MN Association of County Officers, dues $1,440.00 MN Counties Attorney’s Association, dues $2,604.00 MN Counties Intergovernmental Trust, insurance $134,469.00 MN Sheriff’s Association, dues $4,840.00 MOMS, maintenance fee $750.00 Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services, services $814.38 Schindler Elevator Corp., services $840.00 Trigger Time Firearms, LLC, asset purchase $763.50 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $341,534.69 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (44 bills - not listed) $7,437.85 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $348,972.54 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Arm Registration Office, registration fees $1,230.00 Baudoin Oil, fuel $8,622.16 MN Counties Intergovernmental Trust, insurance $114,093.00 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $123,945.16 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (2 bills - not listed) $444.83 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $124,389.99 SANITATION FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount MN Counties Intergovernmental Trust, insurance $4,830.00 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $4,830.00 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (1 bill - not listed) $300.00 TOTAL SANITATION FUND $5,130.00 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Bobbie Vickerman, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 20
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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE CONDEMNATION IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 23 -CV-13-760 State of Minnesota, by its Commissioner of Transportation, Petitioner, vs. Unknown heirs of Ingeborg Soma, deceased, et al. Respondents. IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN LANDS FOR TRUNK HIGHWAY PURPOSES NOTICE To the Respondents hereinabove named: You, and each of you, are hereby notified that on February 18, 2014, at 2:00 o’clock PM., or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, before Judge Matthew J. Opat, in the Courthouse at Preston, Fillmore County, Minnesota, the above named petitioner will present to the above named Court a petition now on file herein for the condemnation of certain lands for trunk highway purposes. A copy of said petition is attached hereto and incorporated herein. YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED, That at the above time and place the above-named petitioner will also move the court for an order transferring title and possession to petitioner of the parcels described in the petition in accordance with Minn. Stat. §117.042, as of March 25, 2014. YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED, that all persons occupying the property described in the petition must VACATE THE PREMISES AND MOVE ALL OF YOUR PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM SAID PREMISES ON OR BEFORE MARCH 25, 2014. All advertising signs or devices located on the property being acquired must be removed by March 25, 2014. YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED, that (1) a party wishing to challenge the public use or public purpose, necessity, or authority for a taking must appear at the court hearing and state the objection or must appeal within 60 days of a court order; and (2) a court order approving the public use or public purpose, necessity, and authority for the taking is final unless an appeal is brought within 60 days after service of the order on the party. Dated: November 20, 2013 OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL State of Minnesota /s/ Natasha Karn Assistant Attorney General Atty. Reg. No. 0331144 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1800 St. Paul, MN 55101-2134 (651) 757-1492 (Voice) (651) 282-2525 (TTY) ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE CONDEMNATION IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT State of Minnesota, by its Commissioner of Transportation, Petitioner, vs. Unknown heirs of Ingeborg Soma, deceased, Benjamin H. Taylor, Darla M. Taylor, Unknown heirs of Kari Taylor, deceased, Unknown heirs of Harlin Taylor, deceased, Lewis Taylor, Monica Taylor, Edward Taylor, Verna Taylor, Signe Young, Harold Young, Ellen Running, Hans Running, Alice Frydenlund, Kent Frydenlund, Kay Taylor, Unknown heirs of Anna Boyum, Elizabeth Spohr, Charles Spohr, Kari Ellen Gramith, John Gramith, Peter Boyum, Carol Boyum, Paul Boyum, Pam Boyum, State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, County of Fillmore, City of Lanesboro, Trent Olson, Tracy A. Olson, Reid Olson, a minor, Peyton Olson, a minor, also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest or lien in the real estate described in the Petition herein, Respondents. IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN LANDS FOR TRUNK HIGHWAY PURPOSES PETITION To the District Court above named the State of Minnesota brings this Petition and respectfully states and alleges: I. That Trunk Highway numbered 16, being Route numbered 9, has been located, according to law and passes over the lands herein described. That it is duly covered by Temporary Trunk Highway Order numbered 1831 and Supplemental Temporary Trunk Highway Orders numbered 93917 and 93918. II. That the Commissioner of Transportation deems it necessary that the State of Minnesota for trunk highway purposes obtain the lands herein described in fee simple absolute, together with the following rights: to acquire a temporary easement in those cases which are herein particularly mentioned. It is the intention of the above-named petitioner to move the court for an order authorizing the Court Administrator to accept and deposit in an interest bearing account payments from the petitioner to the court pursuant to Minnesota statutes. Further, it is the intention of the above-named petitioner to move the court for an order transferring title and possession of the parcels herein described, prior to the filing of an award by the court appointed commissioners, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §117.042. The petitioner reserves its right to recover costs of clean up and testing and all other damages arising from the presence of pollutants, contaminants, or hazardous materials on the property described herein, from all potential responsible parties, including respondents herein where appropriate, in a separate legal action to the extent permitted by law. III. That the following described lands in these proceedings taken are situated in Fillmore County, Minnesota; that the names of all persons appearing of record or known to your petitioner to be the owners of said lands or interested therein, including all whom you~ petitioner has been able by investigation and inquiry to discover, together with the nature of the ownership of each, as nearly as can be ascertained, are as follows: FEE ACQUISITION Parcel 215B C.S. 2304 (16=9-25) S.P. 2304-45RW That part of Tract A described below: Tract A. That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 103 North, Range 10 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, lying north and west of Duschee Creek; which lies within a distance of 60 feet southeasterly (measured at right angles) of Line 1 described below: Line 1. Commencing at a point on the south line of Section 23, Township 103 North, Range 10 West, distant 1321.3 feet west of the southeast corner thereof; thence northeasterly at an angle of 41 degrees 51 minutes from said south section line (measured from east to north) for 20 feet, more or less, to the west line of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 23; thence continue on the last described course for 422.0 feet; thence deflect to the right on an 08 degree curve with a delta angle of 34 degrees 00 minutes and a radius of 716.78 feet for 425.0 feet; thence on tangent to said curve for 386.6 feet to the point of beginning of Line 1 to be described; thence deflect to the left on a 06 degree curve with a delta angle of 37 degrees 26 minutes and a radius of 955.37 feet for 623.9 feet; thence on tangent to said curve for 994.5 feet and there terminating; containing 0.03 acre, more or less, of which 0.01 acre is encumbered by an existing highway easement. Names of parties interested in the above described land and nature of interest: Unknown heirs of Ingeborg Soma, deceased Record Fee Benjamin H. Taylor Claimant of Fee Darla M. Taylor Unknown heirs of Kari Taylor, deceased Claimant of an Interest Unknown heirs of Harlin Taylor, deceased Lewis Taylor Monica Taylor Edward Taylor Verna Taylor Signe Young Harold Young
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Ellen Running Hans Running Alice Frydenlund Kent Frydenlund Kay Taylor Unknown heirs of Anna Boyum Elizabeth Spohr Charles Spohr Kari Ellen Gramith John Gramith Peter Boyum Carol Boyum Paul Boyum Pam Boyum State of Minnesota Easement Department of Natural Resources County of Fillmore Taxes FEE ACQUISITION Parcel 218A C.S. 2304 (16=9-25) S.P. 2304-45RW That part of Tract A described below: Tract A. That part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 103 North, Range 10 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, which is bounded on the east by Lots 36 and 37, Block 62, First Addition to the Village of Lanesboro, and which is bounded on the west by Trunk Highway No. 16; which lies within a distance of 33 feet easterly (measured at right angles) of Line 1 described below: Line 1. Commencing at a point on the south line of Section 23, Township 103 North, Range 10 West, distant 1321.3 feet west of the southeast corner thereof; thence northeasterly at an angle of 41 degrees 51 minutes from said south section line (measured from east to north) for 20 feet, more or less, to the west line of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 23; thence continue on the last described course for 422.0 feet; thence deflect to the right on an 08 degree curve with a delta angle of 34 degrees 00 minutes and a radius of 716.78 feet for 425.0 feet; thence on tangent to said curve for 386.6 feet; thence deflect to the left on a 06 degree curve with a delta angle of 37 degrees 26 minutes and a radius of 955.37 feet for 623.9 feet; thence on tangent to said curve for 1487.5 feet; thence deflect to the left on an 08 degree curve with a delta angle of 54 degrees 34 minutes and a radius of 716.78 feet for 682.1 feet; thence on tangent to said curve for 74.9 feet to the point of beginning of Line 1 to be described; thence continue on the last described course for 182.0 feet; thence deflect to the right on a 12 degree curve with a delta angle of 36 degrees 00 minutes and a radius of 478.34 feet for 300.0 feet; thence on tangent to said curve for 435.8 feet; thence deflect to the left on a 20 degree curve with a delta angle of 47 degrees 57 minutes and a radius of 287.94 feet for 239.8 feet and there terminating; together with that part of Tract A hereinbefore described, adjoining and easterly of the above described strip, which lies within a distance of 50 feet easterly (measured at right angles) of the following described line: From the point of beginning of Line 1 described above, run northerly along said Line 1 for 845.0 feet and there terminating; also together with that part of Tract A hereinbefore described, adjoining and easterly of the last above described strip, which lies within a distance of 70 feet easterly (measured at right angles) of the following described line: From the point of termination of the last above described line, run southerly along said line for 85 feet and there terminating; containing 0.43 acre, more or less, of which 0.30 acre is encumbered by an existing highway easement; also a right to use the following described strips for highway purposes, which right shall cease on December 1, 2015, or on such earlier date upon which the Commissioner of Transportation determines by formal order that it is no longer needed for highway purposes: A strip being that part of Tract A hereinbefore described, adjoining and easterly of the second and third above described strips, which lies within a distance of 85 feet easterly (measured at right angles) of the following described line: From the point of beginning of the last above described line, run southerly along Line 1 described above for 145.0 feet and there terminating; A strip being that part of Tract A hereinbefore described, adjoining and easterly of the first above described strip and adjoining and northerly of the second, third and fourth above described strips, which lies westerly of the following described line: From the most easterly corner of the last above described strip, run northwesterly to a point distant 33 feet easterly (measured at right angles) of a point on Line 1 described above, distant 875.0 feet northerly of its point of beginning (measured along said Line 1); containing 0.10 acre, more or less. Names of parties interested in the above described land and nature of interest: City of Lanesboro Fee Trent Olson Claimant of Fee Tracy A. Olson Reid Olson, a minor Peyton Olson, a minor WHEREFORE, Your petitioner prays that commissioners be appointed to appraise the damages which may be occasioned by such taking, and that such proceedings may be had herein as are provided by law. Dated: November 8, 2013 Respectfully submitted, OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL State of Minnesota /s/ Natasha Karn Assistant Attorney General Atty. Reg. No. 0331144 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1800 St. Paul, MN 55101-2134 (651) 757-1492 (Voice) (651) 282-2525 (TTY) ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER This instrument was drafted by the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation, Legal and Property Management Unit, M.S. 632 St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-100458 MINN. STAT. § 549.211 ACKNOWLEDGMENT The party or parties on whose behalf the attached document is served acknowledge through their undersigned counsel that sanctions may be imposed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 549.211. Dated: November 8, 2013 OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL State of Minnesota /s/ Natasha Karn Assistant Attorney General Atty. Reg. No. 0331144 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1800 St. Paul, MN 55101-2134 (651) 757-1492 (Voice) (651) 282-2525 (TTY) A DORNEY FOR PETITIONER Publish 6, 13, 20
Lanesboro city ordinance title xvii - administration Chapter 1791 - ambulance rates 1791.01 Ambulance Rates Base Rate $600.00 Loaded Mile $11.00 per mile EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance becomes effective February 1, 2014. Mayor /s/ Steve Rahn Attest: City Administrator/Clerk /s/ Steve Todd Publish 13, 20
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PUBLIC NOTICES Official notice to contractors well #4 construction Lanesboro, Minnesota The City of Lanesboro, Minnesota will receive sealed bids for the construction of the following items up until 2:00 P.M, Tuesday, February 18, 2014, at the City Hall, 202 Parkway Avenue South, Lanesboro, Minnesota 55949, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. MAJOR BID ITEMS Well #4 Construction Bidding Documents are on file with the City Administrator, City of Lanesboro, Minnesota. Bidding Documents are available at http://www.questcdn.com for $20.00 by entering #3049614 on the Search Projects page. Bidding Documents may also be obtained from Davy Engineering Co., Consulting Engineers, 115 6th Street S., La Crosse, Wisconsin 54601, phone (608) 782-3130, upon receipt of a nonrefundable $40.00 a set. All Bidders submitting a bid to the City must obtain plans and specifications from one of these sources. The City Council, City of Lanesboro, Minnesota, reserves the right to reject any or all bids to waive any informality in bidding and to accept the bid most advantageous to the City. No bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of bids without the consent of the City for a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled time of closing bids. A certified check payable to the City of Lanesboro or bid bond executed by the bidder and a licensed surety company in an amount equal to at least 5% of the maximum bid shall accompany each bid as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, the bidder will execute and file the proposed contract and bonds within ten (10) days after the award of the contract. Both Federal Davis Bacon prevailing wages and State of Minnesota prevailing wages apply to this project. In addition, this project is subject to Equal Employment requirements and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) goals. Good faith efforts for DBE utilization are required in the procurement process. Bidders are to fill out Bidder’s Qualification forms furnished with the Bidding Documents. Forms are to be submitted separate from bids for review at the bid opening. Published by the authority of the City Council, City of Lanesboro, Minnesota. Steve Rahn, Mayor David Todd, City Administrator DAVY ENGINEERING CO. CONSULTING ENGINEERS LA CROSSE, WISCONSIN Publish 13, 20 Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Johnsons Rolling Acres Partnership 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 24486 Bear Paw Road Peterson, MN 55962 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Mark Johnson 24726 Bear Paw Road Peterson, MN 55962 Bradley Johnson 44533 Oakview Lane Rushford, MN 55971 Richard Johnson 25247 435th Ave. Peterson, Mn 55962 4. I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: 12-30-2013 /s/ Richard Johnson Publish 13, 20
Vacancies The City of Lanesboro is seeking qualified candidates to fill two vacancies; one on the Historic Preservation Commission and one on the Economic Development Authority Commission. Interested candidates should apply in person at City Office by submitting a city application, letter of interest, and/or resume. Applications can be picked up at City Hall located at 202 Parkway Avenue South, Lanesboro, MN 55949. Applications must be submitted by February 1st, 2014. Questions can be directed to David Todd, City Administrator or Michele Peterson, Deputy Clerk by calling 507-467-3722. Publish 6, 13, 20, 27
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Two bedroom apartment in Spring Valley. $425/month plus utilities. No smoking, no pets. Call 507-346-7879 or 507-259-4239. r20tfn-o
START AFFORDING YOUR RENT! 1 & 2 bd family & senior apts in Canton, Harmony, Lanesboro, Mabel & Ostrander. Rent based on income & some smoke free! Free applications & tours! 800676-6505 www.lifestyleinc.net tdd 507451-0704 Equal Housing Opportunity. r13,20,27,3-o
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OFFICE SPACE for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 4 to 6 employees. Cost $335/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn- x
NICE ONE BEDROOM apartment at 417 Kansas Street, Preston. $375/month, includes heat, water, sewer and garbage. Laundry facilities in bldg. Available immediately. Call daytime 507-765-2281 or 765-2372; evenings 507-765-4423 or 765-2413 r20tfn-o FOR RENT IN PRESTON: Downtown studio apartment; $200/month - includes heat, water, and garbage removal. No smoking; no pets. Available immediately. Please call David Joerg at 507-216-6622. r13tfn-o
CHATFIELD – Spacious 3 bedroom ranch home w/large yard and garage, close to school. $850/month plus utilities. NS, NP, Ref required. Tim 259-9110. r6tfn-o Chatfield - 2 bedroom twin home w/basement and attached garage. $750/ month plus utilities. NS, NP, Ref. required. Available February 1. Tim 507259-9110. r16tfn-o
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FOR RENT: 2 bedroom apartment in Preston. Off street parking, central air, stove, refrigerator, laundry hookups, large storage room, no smoking, no pets. 1 year lease. 507-467-2941. r9tfn- o
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. 507-864-7880 • Rushford, MN www.paramark.us
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2003 Chevy K1500 4x4, Reg. Cab, Red, 97,965 mi, aC, tilt, cruise, CD, p/win/locks, air bags, $11,899 trucks/suv
2008 Chevy Colorado Ext. Cab 4x4, White, 180,068 mi, tilt, air, cruise, p/win/ locks, CD, air bags, $8,999 2007 Mazda CX-9 FWD, Black, 91,805 mi, tilt, air, cruise, p/win/locks/seats, CD, air bags, $13,999 2006 Chevy Equinox LT, Black, 117,180 mi, air, tilt, cruise, p/win/locks/seats, CD, air bags, Leather, Moon Roof, $10,323 2002 Chevy Blazer LS, Tan Met., 157,686 mi, air, tilt, cruise, p/win/locks, air bags, $5,466
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2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Mainstreet, D! Silver, SoL 82,920 mi, air, tilt, cruise, p/win/ locks/seats, CD, air bags, $13,888 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan Handicap Van, Blue, 81,281 mi, air, tilt, cruise, p/win/ locks/seats,CD, air bags, $13,656 2000 GMC Safari Cargo Van, White, 92,249 mi, air, tilt, $4,999 We FeaTuRe
2006 Chevy Colorado 4x4, Crew Cab, Blue, 99,652 mi, aC, tilt, CD, cruise, air bags, p/locks/win $12,998 cArs
2006 Chevy Impala LT, Tan Met., 119,092 mi, air, tilt, cruise, air bags, CD, p/win/locks/ seat, $8,188 2006 Dodge Magnum, gray, 50,482 mi, air, tilt, cruise, p/win/locks/seat, CD, air bags, $9,888 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix, Green, 115,136 mi, air, tilt, cruise, air bags, CD, p/win/locks/ seat, $8,179 2006 Suzuki Forenza, Blue, 128,781 mi, air, tilt, cruise, p/win/locks, CD, air bags, cassette, $5,998 2005 Chevy Impala, white, 224,300 mi, air, tilt, cruise, p/win/locks, cassette, air bags, $4,126 2005 Ford Taurus SE, White, 111,231 mi, tilt, air, cruise, p/win/locks/seats, CD, air bags, $5,316 2003 Chevy Impala LS, Red, 167,935 mi, air, tilt, cruise, air bags, CD, p/win/locks, $4,326 1998 Ford Escort SE, Red, 153,542 mi, air, cassette, air bags, $1,698
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AUCTION CALENDAR Sat., Jan. 25 - 9am - Tool, Antiques, Household Auction. Sale held at Spring Valley Sales Auction Building, 412 East Park St., Spring Valley, MN. For more info contact Spring Valley Sales at www. springvalleysales.com. Thurs., Feb. 13 - 2pm - 175.50 acres of good productive Fillmore County farm land in Norway Township. Sale site at Rushford American Legion, 213 State Rd. 16, Rushford, MN. For more information contact Sanden Realty & Auctions at 507-896-2586 or online at www.sandenrealty. com On-line AucTiOn infOrmATiOn
Bidding ends on Jan. 27 - 5pm - Crocks, Antiques, Collectibles, Gun, Tools. Viewing Days Wed., Jan. 22nd 3pm-7pm and Sun. Jan. 26th 11am-3pm. Pickup Day Tues. Jan. 28th 8am7pm. For more information contact Darr Auctions, Rodney Darr at 1-800-852-0010. To view complete listing go to www.darrauctions.com. Listing in the Journal. To list your Auction 507-765-2151
NOTICES
2013 Chevy Impala LS, 4 dr., 14,000 Miles, Factory Warranty, Rear Spoiler ...................................NOW ONLY $15,995 2013 Ford Escape SEL, AWD, Heated Leather, Factory Warranty, “Great Gas Mileage” ......................NOW ONLY $23,495 2012 Chevy Captiva LS, FWD, 32,000 Miles, Factory Warranty, Local Trade ....................................................NOW ONLY $16,195 2011 Buick LaCrosse CX, 4 dr., (1-Owner) 29,000 Miles, Factory Warranty............................................NOW ONLY $18,195 2011 Chevy 1/2 Crew Cab LT, 4WD, Diamond White, Leather, 29,000 Miles, (1-Owner), Factory Warranty ...............NOW ONLY $27,995 2010 Buick Enclave CXL, AWD, Heated Leather, Remote Start, Quads .....................................NOW ONLY $19,995 2009 Cadillac STS-4, AWD, Only 36,000 Miles, Heated & Cooled Seats, Sunroof, NAV, Good Tires ...................NOW ONLY $22,495 2009 Chrysler 300 Touring, 79,000 Miles, Local Trade, Heated Leather ..............................................NOW ONLY $13,195 2009 Chevy Equinox LTZ, AWD, (1-Owner), Remote Start, Heated Leather, Sunroof.............................................NOW ONLY $14,995 2008 Chevy 1/2 Crew Cab LTZ, 4 dr., 4WD, Heated Leather, Remote Start, (1-Owner) .............................................NOW ONLY $19,495 2008 Buick Enclave CX, FWD, Sunroof, New Tires, Local Trade ....................................................NOW ONLY $14,995 2008 Ford Taurus X SEL, AWD, 3rd Row Seat, Local Trade, “Very Clean” .....................................................NOW ONLY $9,750 2008 GMC Yukon XL, SLT, 4WD, 8-Pass, Heated Leather, Remote Start, Local Trade ..........................................NOW ONLY $20,495 2006 Chevy HD 3/4 Ton Ext. Cab LT, 4WD, “Diesel,” Heated Leather, (1-Owner) .........................................NOW ONLY $17,995 2005 Dodge Neon SXT, 4 dr., Local Trade, “Very Good Condition”......................................NOW ONLY $3,195 2004 GMC Envoy XL, SLT, DVD, Heated Leather, Local Trade ...............................................................NOW ONLY $6,995 2003 Chevy Suburban LS, 4x4, 8-pass, “Very Clean” .....................................................NOW ONLY $7,995 2002 Olds Bravada AWD, Heated Leather, Sunroof, Local Trade ......................................................NOW ONLY $4,995
VILLAGE SQUARE RESTAURANT of Harmony will be closed January 1 March 27, 2014 for restaurant remodel. n30,6,13,20- o CANADA DRUG CENTER is your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 75% on all your medication needs. Call today 800/259-1096 for $10.00 off your first prescription and free shipping. MCAN DISH TV RETAILER Starting at $19.99/ month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available.) Save! Ask About same day Installation! Call now! 800/297-8706 MCAN GUARANTEED INCOME for your retirement. Avoid market risk & get guaranteed income in retirement! Call for free copy of our safe money guide plus annuity quotes from A-rated companies! 800/631-4558 MCAN
FARM Registered Black Angus cows. AI sired and AI bred. Big, fancy with good disposition. Call 467-2376. f20,27-x Corn stalk bales stored inside. Call 467-2376. f20,27-x
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Sun & Moon Date: SunriSe & SunSet 01/20/14 7:34am 5:04pm 01/21/14 7:34am 5:05pm 01/22/14 7:33am 5:06pm 01/23/14 7:32am 5:08pm 01/24/14 7:31am 5:09pm 01/25/14 7:30am 5:10pm 01/26/14 7:29am 5:12pm
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www.preston-equipment.com • 7215R • 5085E SOLD • 5100E • 6150R
Fall Tillage • JD 2623 VT 26’ NEW
Hay eqUipmenT • JD 530 MoCo’s • (2) 568 Round Balers • (2) JD 567 Round Balers • JD 935 Impeller
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Used TracTors • ‘13 5083E Cab MFWD H260 Loader • ‘11 JD 7230 PREM 741 Loader IVT • ‘11 JD 7530 PREM Dual 500 Hrs. • ‘10 7330 Prem IVT/673 Loader • ‘09 5085 M/Open ST MFWD 553 Loader • ‘08 JD 4720 72” Deck • ‘08 7730 IVT • ‘05 7220 MFWD IVT • ‘05 7920 MFWD IVT Duals • ‘04 6420 MFWD 640 Loader • 6430 ST/673 Loader • 7210 MFWD/740 Loader
• JD CX20 Rotary Cutter • JD MX6 Rotary Cutter • JD 230 Disc
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all children 13 and under are welcome to submit Weather art. Send your picture to Fillmore County Journal P.o. Box 496, Preston, Mn 55965 or email it to: ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com or drop it off at the Fillmore County Journal 136 St. anthony St., Preston, Mn Be sure to include Child’s First and last name, age, town and title of art Work.
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“Summer day at the Beach” By andrew Peterson lanesboro elementary