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sausages and stuff,” explained it would “The state made it mandatory addition to for the Koebke. “I thoughtcatering in for also put on a new to put on a smokehouse be good to put the of time doing paperworkThey the building this fall. By Jade Wangen there, too.” permits and inspections. m It is comforting to Koebke jwangen@fillmorecountyjournal.co that they can do everything time Cody Koebke started working outon site now, and save to at Buster’s Country Meats he and money, as they used side of Spring Valley when up send things to Grand Meadow was in high school. He grew through Monday for smoking. own in Spring Valley and graduated Thursday they do their Koebfrom Kingsland High School.to slaughtering on site, and Koebke knew he wanted he ke said they have anywhere but own his own business, seven to eight beef cows he from what sure come wasn’t exactly and 10-12 hogs a week wanted to do. While working through there. one day, owner Buster Johnson Right now Koebke is putting but he asked if he would be interested one in 70-80 hours a week, He in taking over his business has no problem with that. is and day when he retired. is enjoying his new life, busi“I got a two-year degree at very glad he took over the in business administration ness. worked RCTC,” said Koebke. “I have calmed down a “Things added into it slowly.” little now,” he said. He durJohnson and Koebke made things were very busy that sumthe over peothe transition buy ing hunting season when be to mer. Koebke didn’t only he ple brought their deer in the business from Johnson;and processed. has bought the house, the land,with Buster’s Country Meats and the buildings that came been around since 1979, it. for  It took a lot of work See BUSTER’S Page 12 and Catering in July 2011. of Buster’s Country Meats Photo by Jade Wangen Koebke to make the transition Koebke took over as owner of his from employee to owner a lot Cody own business. He spent

de Campground community center Trailsi in Rushford Village Mabel working on new debuts to things in the spring. four wedmore was definitely a demand for turned out, they only had are already

There area.” people By K irsten Zoellner seasonal camping sites in the used booked for the borrow $400,000. And a West- ding receptions om or two posNabor had previously owned are still donating money. kzoellner@fillmorecountyjournal.c check new building, one and Winn community by recently received a and auto dealership in the in sible class reunions, Rushford Village is one step a and knew it was a prime location. meetfor $5,000 from someone Coop’s annual board supported us a few months closer to getting the California. elusive “The Rushford area many good ing. According to Westby, hold of more of those often Proponents of the project Lions may hold their Cancer so well and we met so bentourism dollars. Newly developed feel that the building will make people. Telethon there next year. Trailside Campground will Trail designed Still, Nabor didn’t see anyone was efit the town tremendously. building River The Root the for of the comits debut along Not only is it a place like by Vantage Architects out begin trying to take advantage “The this spring, as seasonal tourists but munity’s tourism business. people to have gatherings of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, adds. pouring into the area. wedding receptions, reunions, Westby explained a lot of just demand is still there,” he commithouse Located on former farmland, While the drive and and meetings, but it will the ideas came from the group on scenic north of the state trail and They ment was there from the developer, the council chambers and the original committee. to push highway 16 and south of Highway city offices as well. is the several hurdles attempted looked around at community 30, the 48-site campground years the project back. The 15 acres on Westby’s job as the Project other towns to see sits sure all of centers in project. product of more than two liked and didn’t $1.2 Manager is to make Harold which Trailside Campground The issue of spending work of toil by developer Eagle was initially purchased in February are being met what they requirements the has of building Gudalong as like. million on a new Naber, owner and operator can 2010 from Val and Mary town. and things are moving is curThe reception hall at times divided the Cliff campground in Lanesboro.addi- mundsen. However, when Nabor going planned. Construction hold 300 people comfortably. “We’d been looking for an of tried to secure a clear deed, it turned “Some people feel it’s on the rently well under way.constructo be a big tax burden tional location to take advantage 50 years ago, as “The last day of See MABEL Page 2  Nabor. out that more than residents,” said Westby. long tion is supposed to be January the state bike trail,” notes list of 8  See CAMPGROUND Page The city worked for a at He added “In 2009, we had a waiting There offset 26,” said Westby. Comment on this article at our Lanesboro location. time to raise money to have that they will be finishing the 72 untyjournal.com outdoor www.fillmoreco the amount they would As it landscaping and other to bond for the project. By Jade Wangen

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Jim Westby was the Mayor years. of Mabel for several there Over the last few years, has been a lot of controversy in town over the construction of a brand new Community the Center. After Westby lost and last election, the council the Mabel Economic Developto ment Authority asked him continue on as project manager for the Community Center

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Chatfield discusses adequate yearly progress By Mitchell WA lbridge mwalbridge@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Angela Mensink, a 2008 Fillmore Central graduate, presenting one of her research projects. Photo by Kasie Von Haden

Preston native wins award for her psychological research By Jade Wangen jade@olmstedcountyjournal.com

Angie Mensink of Preston graduated from Fillmore Central in 2008. She is currently a senior at Viterbo University in LaCrosse, Wisconsin studying psychology. She will receive a bachelor’s degree this coming spring, but her education will not stop there. She has applied for graduate school at Viterbo, and may continue on even after that. As an undergraduate student, Mensink has been working hard and keeping busier than many other college students. She has done extensive research, internships, and worked three jobs, all on top of taking an average 18 credits per semester and summer classes. Mensink has taken coursework for a substance abuse counseling certification, and it is something she is very interested in pursuing in the future.

Since her freshman year at Viterbo, Mensink has been conducting research. She recently presented the findings of this research at the Seven Rivers Undergraduate Research Symposium hosted by Viterbo annually. There were 50 total oral presentations. According to Mensink, two people out of each category won an award for their presentation. Mensink won an Outstanding Student Oral Presentation award in her category of social sciences. She presented “Recovery Narratives: Factors Relative to Gender and Abstinence.” The conference was Mensink’s first time giving an oral presentation on her research, but it wasn’t the last. “I presented in Washington, D.C. at the annual American Psychological Association Convention,” said Mensink. “I have also presented in San Diego. I have been doing so many different projects, and I have been all

over with research. It has been a lot of fun.” The research Mensink started her freshman year involved an extensive interview process. “Participants had to be 18 or older, and have nine months of recovery from substance abuse,” explained Mensink. Mensink and the others working on the research asked indepth questions, and explored the relationships in their lives and how they contributed to their recovery. They discovered there was a lot of difference between the relationships of men and women. “Women tend to hold on to using relationships, and keep those people in their life. Men are like, ‘There’s no way I can be friends with them,’” shared Mensink. “Females hold on to things and men let go a lot easier.” The research also indicated a lot of similarities as well. “Most See MENSINK Page 3 

The Chatfield Public School Board met for its first meeting of 2012 on January 17. All board members were present for this meeting. The brief meeting’s main focus was on analyzing curriculum within the district in order to achieve adequate yearly progress. Superintendent Edward Harris discussed several topics with the board involving curriculum building especially in math and reading areas. The district’s administration has been looking into possible major implementations such as the 100 Book Challenge to further education. This potential program will be reviewed further by Harris and other administrators such as the elementary and secondary principals. Harris also announced what teachers will be working on in their January 20 workshop. Teachers will be given a mental health presentation,

learn more about the 100 Book Challenge, and finalize a curriculum and staff development leadership team which will work on teacher evaluations in 2014. Another important item discussed by the board and administration was the use of Odysseyware in the second semester of the year. Odysseyware is a credit recovery and enrichment trial program that will allow students to make up classes that they need in order to graduate. Odysseyware is a convenience to students and allows them to take the additional classes within the high school. The board also passed many consent items and motions. Some of the items included the hiring of Kayla Urban and Orchid Englund as elementary para-professionals. Also, the board approved an annual payment of $5,000.00 to the City of Chatfield and Chatfield See CHATFIELD Page 8  Comment on this article at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

County highlights priorities for 2012 legislative session By K aren R eisner kreisner@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The county board at a January 17 meeting met with state Representatives Greg Davids and Jeanne Poppe and state Senators Jeremy Miller and Dan Sparks to outline the county’s 2012 legislative priorities. Commissioner Duane Bakke encouraged them to support the passage of the Association of Minnesota Counties Minnesota Accountable Government Innovation and Collaboration (MAGIC) Act (SF 1340). It overwhelmingly passed the senate last year but was held up in the House Ways and Means Committee. It would allow counties to operate under the Cooley Doctrine or take actions that are not prohibited by state or federal law. The counties

could be more innovative. There would be an outcome-based waiver process. Bakke explained the county has a lot of rural churches, and the state rules for Sewage Treatment Systems determine the total capacity of the church as if the church is in use each day. He suggested rural churches install water gauges to monitor use. With the current rules septic and drain field requirements are unnecessarily costly for the churches. Commissioner Chuck Amunrud added that the MAGIC Act will help southeast Minnesota in the redesign efforts for Community Services. The southeast region’s counties are currently studying to see if it will be fiscally viable to share services. Amunrud maintained one of their See COUNTTY Page 2 

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Continued from Page 1 goals is to ‘not’ create another layer of government. County Coordinator Karen Brown explained they are looking at ways to become more efficient and to continue to serve our clients. The counties want a chance to implement the southeastern model before any implementation of a state social services redesign. Social Services Social Services Manager Gail Bunge said they partner with the state in the administration of programs. Fillmore County has a large elderly population and there is a need for more services, in spite of less resources. Health care and long-term care for the elderly and disabled residents drives the cost in the Human Service System. The county is continually trying to improve efficiencies. The county needs more flexibility as state funding is reduced or eliminated. A civilly committed sex offender at Moose Lake or St. Peter treatment facilities costs $317 per day. The county from which the offender was committed has been responsible for 10 percent. With the 2011 budget compromise that cost for the county has been raised to 25 percent, a significant cost shift from state to county. Local Bridge Bonding MnDot has requested $75,000,000 for local bridges. There are 40 county and 20 township bridges that are on the prior-

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ity list for replacement in Fillmore County. Bakke noted there are three closed bridges in the county now. Commissioner Randy Dahl stated the politics of interest groups including historical, DNR and the state complicate the problem. Bakke insisted that public infrastructure should be a priority for bonding. He described how one township bridge could be replaced by a local contractor for a fraction of the cost, but if the township went on its own it would cost the township more. This means that the portion to be paid by the township would be less if state requirements were followed and the lion’s share of the cost was picked up by the state. Bakke suggested a cost share might work better to put in less costly, but still adequate structures. Amunrud said it was important for the legislature to look at infrastructure and provide adequate funding. Miller stated we should “take care of current infrastructure” before expanding the amount of infrastructure. Dahl said there is no cost benefit for taxpayers in what he referred to as “Cadillac bridges.” Bakke remarked that the dam in Lanesboro is really in need of repair and could be life threatening if it were to fail. The dam also provides power. The city has been trying to get state and federal money for the repair. Real Estate Taxes Auditor/Treasurer Shirl Boelter asked legislators to require current taxes to be paid in full at or before the closing on the sale of a whole

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parcel. The former owner gets the bill, not the new owner. Her department sends out letters to remind taxpayers. It would simplify things if they were paid at closing to avoid confusion. SCORE Funding Jon Martin, Solid Waste Administrator, told legislators he would like to see more of the Minnesota Solid Waste Tax come back to the county for recycling purposes. The tax money was intended to fund recycling and solid waste management programs. Now about one-third of the money goes into the state’s general fund with the rest going to the MPCA. Little is budgeted for recycling. The recycling industry provides 20,000 jobs in the state, adding nearly $3 billion to the state’s economy. Miller said he is aware of the lack of money filtering back to the recycling industry due to his family’s recycling operation in Winona. Martin also said the county receives a significant amount of e-waste. Miller said the existing program is well intended, but needs some tweaking. Water Donna Rasmussen, SWCD, asked that funding be restored to what it had been in the past to implement local water management plans. She insisted the lack of stable funding effectively gutted the Wetland Preservation Area program, which was put into place for the protection of wetlands. Davids suggested funding be obtained from Legacy monies. Bakke stated there was a program in place and that the state promotes programs to protect wetlands. The county was supposed to be reimbursed by the state for lost tax revenue due to the wetland program, but funding was eliminated as part of the tax bill passed during the 2011 Special Session. Library Funding Brown asked the law makers to go further and repeal maintenance of effort requirements for libraries. Davids said the compromise with Governor Dayton was 90 percent. He acknowledged that counties and cities are worried about the requirements because increases are locked in. Bakke maintained libraries should be part of the Department of Education. Cities are responsible for the infrastructure and there has been a cost shift to get the counties involved with the libraries. Bakke said Fillmore County does support its seven libraries, but questioned whether that support is sustainable without getting the state involved. Brown called for more state funding

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the local authority needs to have some control, as it is our residents that we are looking out for. •County Recorder David Kiehne insisted commercial property in rural Minnesota has been “hammered” enough with property taxes. He suggested the $150,000 property value tier where the rate changes to two percent be raised to $250,000 before the two percent rate is applied. •Boelter was concerned about the possible constitutional amendment requiring a voter ID. Dahl added that he can’t remember a prosecutable case of voter fraud in Fillmore County. To have a voter ID requirement would be a waste of tax payer money. In any case, Dahl thinks it should be a legislative issue, not a constitutional issue. Miller said there has been a response from the general public in support of voter ID. However, the public may not know what it entails and the costs associated with it. He See COUNTY Page 10 

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Monday, January 23, 2012 be starting a new one based on women and treatment. Mensink Continued from Page 1 is hoping to present the findings of them had distant fathers, but next year. were able to identify surrogate In the future, Mensink would like to work with children and fathers in their lives.” Mensink did the research with adolescents. She is starting an three psychology professors; Val- internship very soon at the erie Kokott-Revhahn, William Learning and Developmental Bakalars, and Deborah Murray. Diagnostic Center at Gundersen She was the lead student, did Lutheran, and will be working all the data analysis, and did the with kids with learning disabilities. She will be administering a presenting. Being in theater while a stu- lot of psychological tests, which dent at Fillmore Central High is something she enjoys doing. School helped Mensink with her There is not a lot of time for a ability to give oral presentations. social life for Mensink, but she “It was kind of nerve-wracking recently managed to escape for a the first time, but it went well,” week to Puerto Rico with some said Mensink. “I love it; I thrive friends. Right now her focus is on school, work, research, and on it.” Mensink received a certificate preparing herself for her future for her award, as well as a $20 career. gift card to Barnes and Noble. The future is wide open for She was very surprised she was Mensink, as she has no idea what chosen as one of the winners. graduate school will entail for Since then, she has been invited her. She is open for relocating to other psychology classes to for internships, work, or school, wherever it takes her. give the same presentation. She is currently still working “We’ll see what happens!” she on this project, but will soon said.

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Tri-County Electric launches youth tour contest Rushford, MN — Area junior and senior high school students have until Feb. 20 to take part in a contest to win an all-expense paid trip to Washington D.C. to attend the 2012 Rural Electric Youth Tour June 16-21, courtesy of Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TEC). The tour is a fast-paced leadership opportunity to see what helps make America tick. The trip includes tours of several historic monuments and museums, visits with Minnesota’s political leaders and the opportunity to learn more about electric cooperatives on a local, state and national level. Karissa Meyer, from Caledonia High School, was sponsored by TEC in 2011. She was one of about 1,400 high school juniors and seniors that participated in last year’s event. The contest is open to high school juniors or seniors who attend one of the following high schools: Caledonia, Chosen Valley, Cotter, Fillmore Central, Hope Lutheran, Houston, Kingsland, La Crescent, Lanesboro, LeRoyOstrander, Lewiston-Altura, Mabel-Canton, Rushford-Peterson, St. Charles, Spring Grove, Stewartville or Winona. Home schoolers who live within the cooperative’s service territory are also eligible. To enter the contest, students

must complete the Youth Tour exam online at www.tec.coop. The exam portion consists of 25 questions regarding electric cooperatives, plus a short essay. All answers to the questions can be found within TEC’s website. Students scoring a 90 percent or higher on the exam will be scheduled for a brief interview in March with judges from TEC’s advisory committee. The adviso-

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Monday, January 23, 2012

C ommentary The future is now

By John Goutcher How does our nation determine the direction it needs to take in order to continue on the pathway to economic and social success? In order to find a direction in which our nation should move, first we need to look back and see where John Goutcher we have been. In my lifetime, I have watched the creation of television, computer and internet, a super highway system uniting our nation built, mankind on the moon accomplished, and suffered through cold wars, hot wars and mild recessions. Throughout all this, I as well as other Americans, stuck by our values and beliefs knowing that we represented a nation which had a “yes we can” mentality. I believe that as a nation we had faith in our system of government and a sense that the direction that where we were heading was based on the fact that if we worked hard enough and had talent we could get ahead regardless of race, creed or color. I have a problem adjusting to the mass media headlines and listening to the public dialogue responses to the status of our current economic decline. I am dismayed with the complete failure of all phases of government. I am amazed that people who I never heard talk about these issues now openly speak in total despair of our nation’s ability

to address any of the major issues facing our nation today. I am perplexed at the amount of deflated values Americans seem to have of themselves and the decline of the nation to which they love. What people talk about is not really what needs to be expressed openly. The gigantic problem, which needs to be addressed, deals with debts and deficits. These issues are of paramount importance today as well as in the future. Each and every day we add $3 billion to our deficits and have to borrow 39 cents of every dollar we spend. This information was provided by former Senator Alan Simpson, co-chairman of the bipartisan commission, created by President Obama to try to get our deficits under control. It is worthy to note that President Obama walked away from their recommendations, even though as Simpson said, “He was the one who asked us to write it (the report).” At the present time this nation has 79 million baby boomers on the road to retirement. How secure is the payout through the Social Security system for these people? Does dropping from a Triple A bond rating to Double A indicate that investors will now think twice before placing money into government trust? We didn’t just wake up three years ago and find our nation in a terrible financial mess. This nation has been wading in the swamp of deficit and debts for over a decade. First arriving on the scene was Vice-President Cheney, who told us that the escalating deficits

were not a problem, and as a nation we waded though the swamp up to our knees. The emergency measures instituted by President Bush and maintained by President Obama saved us for a period of time, but the swamp water level did not drop. By now every unemployed worker, every bankrupt small business, every voter expected a huge turn-around in the direction our nation was heading and the swamp would be drained under the Obama Administration. Instead of presenting an administration program with an emphasis on confidence building for the American people, the course taken was to blame the wealthy and position them against the rest of the population. As if the government is not to blame for creating the deficits in the first place. When President Obama began his term in office, the rhetoric was that of hope for the American people. Now it seems we have a President who worries more about his own political standing than about the country’s future. It appears the President spends more time campaigning than governing. He has opened up his reelection campaign by creating resentment, fear and a distrust of those who have money. Perhaps if the wealthy would open up their checkbooks and make a “volunteer donation” to reduce the deficit, this act would set the tone for recovery. It would be even more significant if those who opened their checkbooks first were our politicians. This action would then become part of the public record for all to see. Those politicians who fail to contribute would be expected to vote no on any tax bill

Letter about frac mining To the Editor, A call to action is coming, but first, there is a need for education and thoughtful reflection. The first step in any conversation is becoming knowledgeable on the issue at hand. Then, one can engage in respectful discourse. Silica

sand mining is an issue in our community where ecology, economics and equity intertwine and contention is inevitable. How can we as a community respect the needs of individual landowners and area economics without jeopardizing the sustainability of our natural resources?

Natural resources are assets preserved or used on behalf of all. The problem is not that we use said assets but the speed with which they are consumed and the lack of accountability for the amount taken, method of harvest, and restoration of an area for future generational use.

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before Congress. Hope, which was a factor in the election three years ago, has been left drowning in the swamp water. As the swamp water continues to rise, public resentment to any politician from any party or affiliation continues to be questioned. Statements and bits of information issued from Washington, D. C. are dealt with distrust. For example, it was reported by the U. S. Department of Labor that the current percent of unemployed had dropped to 8.7 percent. In my last commentary entitled “Is the Ship Sinking” I stated how important the position of creating jobs was to the image of success to any President. Job creation and the reduction of unemployment is a strong factor in determining a successful administration. What the U. S. Department of Labor statistics do not tell us is the 8.7 percent figure doesn’t include the underemployed or those who have stopped looking for work. This index, which is determined monthly from households across America, counts only people actively looking for work. When we add in the underemployed, those people who are working part-time, but wish to be working more hours, and factor in that segment of our population which are discouraged from job hunting, the statistics rise to 16.6 percent. The Bureau of Labor Statistics, which began tracking these additional figures, is a unit within the same U.S. Department of Labor that produced the 8.7 percent figure. If you were the President of the United States, which percent would you want your administration to release to

the American public? The American public understands that something is wrong. After all, the public is chest deep in swamp water with no hope forthcoming from political parties. The public is aware that liberals refuse to acknowledge that we must live within our means and that government is to be considered a part of the problem. Conservatives refuse to admit that in our society and with our economic imbalances, businesses can be a part of the problem. The public knows that political parties have failed to deal with problems of education, foreign trade, and industrial policy. It is probably safe to say that in less than 10 months, issues confronting the public will take a back seat to campaign rhetoric and the water in the swamp will only continue to rise. The “yes we can” mentality, so important to our lifestyle in years past, has become rusty from being in the swamp water far too long. The American public is clearly looking for candidate that isn’t afraid if someone says they don’t like them, who is willing to stand up for what they believe, and excited about talking and making decisions about the tough topics like immigration and public welfare. What we need is a candidate who will be honest with us and do whatever is possible and legal to restore our belief in America. We have eliminated all of the alternatives and the swamp water is rising. The future is now. Think about it.

Conventionally, we worry about these aspects after the fact. It is inevitable and, perhaps, necessary that resources be used to promote the general good. But, it is time to invest in a society that is willing to redesign how it uses finite resources and design for how the process will do the least harm. For decades technologies have directed usage of natural resources. It is time to empower communities to direct technologies for sustainability. It is time for communities to direct the process of the harvesting of our natural resources toward eco-efficiency. There must be a sustainable balance between the speed of the process, economics, work to be had, and consumption. Ethics and aestheticism must be equal partners with economics and resource consumption. To this end, a group of Houston County citizens is looking into the ramifications of silica sand mining. We encourage the populace to consider a moratorium on it until an environmental study is complete, a production plan is in place, and accountability measures set up to ensure the county is not left with future clean up expenses. Marianne Zerbe Houston, MN

Letter about Hafner commentary... To the Editor, Since it is impossible to answer all of “guest commentator” and right-winger Jim Hafner’s extremist slanted queries (there are 41 of them!) I’ll just answer one: He asks, “What would be wrong with teaching God in our schools?” Because of the United States constitution, Jim. You know that little thingy about seperation of church and state? Jerry Grehl Harmony, MN

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Government this week • Monday, January 23, Chatfield City Council, Chatfield City Hall, 7:00 p.m. • Monday, January 23, Rushford City Council, Rushford City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, January 23, Spring Valley City Council, Spring Valley City Hall, 6:00 p.m. • Tuesday, January 24, Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9am. • Tuesday, January 24, Fillmore Central School Board, 7 pm. Schedule subject to change.

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C ommentary Guest Commentary: Dobie Days By Cory Scrabeck Harmony, MN I would like to address the article, “Harmony City Council discusses Dobie Days issues.” These “issues” stem from a conflict with a neighbor, with whom we had a good relationship in the past. As a landowner I have a right to not allow people Cory Scrabeck on my property. I doubt this same person would walk their dog in front of another neighbor’s bay window and allow the dog to do its “business.” I doubt anyone who owns a home would invite people to walk their dogs in their front yard. This is a personal vendetta. At the last City Council meeting, this neighbor made a vulgar comment to me about retaliation. This statement was heard by several people in the council room, including council members, media, and others. Dobie Days occurred the last weekend in August. There have been

five City Council meetings since. There were no complaints the weekend of the event or after. It is not a coincidence that these complaints have occurred after I had a personal issue with a neighbor, who then felt the need to take it to the City. The City was then going to follow up with this personal issue by passing a resolution to attempt to take my road away. Had I not closed my road and attended this meeting with my lawyer, the council could have passed a resolution, based on a false document, to take away property that I paid for, because I did not want someone walking their dog on my property. I worked with a member of the council to resolve this issue. The road is again open. If it required my lawyer to sue the City of Harmony to defend what is mine, it is my right as a taxpayer and landowner. Regarding the covenants, they state, and I quote, “Lot, shall mean and refer to all platted lots.” What I bought is no longer a subdivision. The land that I own is not platted lots. I applied for and received building permits from the City of

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Let’s roll the dice a few more times By Jason Sethre Publisher of the Fillmore County Journal & Olmsted County Journal Cell phone: 507-251-5297 Included with today’s Journal, you’ll find a copy of our third annual Progress Edition. To me, this additional publication signifies something in the order of a State of the Union for Fillmore County. This publication gives us an update on the Jason Sethre economic climate of our small town business communities. What inspires me to coordinate this annual publication each year is the fact that we have some good news to share about entrepreneurial efforts taking place in Fillmore County. People and companies are investing time, money and resources into our communities. I guarantee that at every coffee shop, bar, restaurant and dinner table in Fillmore County, there has been a conversation about what it is going to take to keep our little towns alive and well. Of course, there are always many references to Lanesboro and how they have become a tourism mecca. While most local residents appreciate what Lanesboro has accomplished, they are often quick to say, “But, we don’t want to be another Lanesboro.” This isn’t a derogatory statement by any means. What they are saying is that Lanesboro has a niche and they have filled that niche. To attempt to duplicate Lanesboro’s culture, business climate and audience attractions would be short-sighted. What’s best for Lanesboro and all of our little communities in the region is

diversity in what we have to offer visitors. Imagine... • if Preston had an indoor waterpark. If Warren, Wis., with a population of 286, can do it, why can’t we? • if Canton had a GoKart Racing Track. Oh, wait! They will have one soon! Ok, check that off the list. • if we coordinated an event encompassing three elements: 1) a 26.2 mile marathon from Preston to Peterson on a Saturday, 2) a Saturday night concert with famed musician Jack Johnson playing to a large crowd on top of Magelssen Bluff overlooking beautiful Rushford, 3) a 100 mile bike race in the rural areas of Fillmore County held on Sunday. Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth attracts nearly 10,000 runners every year. Our trail system is unique and I believe it can do the same. • if the city of Spring Valley decided they wanted to be the WiFi Capital of Minnesota. Free wireless Internet access to residents and visitors. Spring Valley would be the “hot spot,” no pun intended, of the region. And, they would certainly attract attention, possibly becoming a trendsetter. • if we established an outdoor paintball arena capable of hosting large tournaments in rural Ostrander. • if scenic little Fillmore became the mountain biking trails attraction for Southeastern Minnesota. Surely, the typography of the land presents a perfect opportunity. • if we held an outdoor independent film festival on a rotation basis in each community throughout Fillmore County, inviting people near and far to participate in the event as an artist and an enthusiast. We can pursue so many ventures in Fillmore County without compromising the natural and scenic beauty that makes this area such a great place live, work, do business, and raising a fam-

Harmony, for the buildings that are on my land. I have had to bend over backwards and jump through hoops to have Dobie Days. Every year more is added, and it is an uphill battle. The neighbors that complained at the January meeting wanted to know, what are the benefits of Dobie Days? The first year I contacted Wounded Warrior Project and MACV. I wanted to start an event where a portion of the profits would go to benefit these organizations. Due to the devastating rains that occurred and subsequently flooded Rushford, I took what I could from my now-cancelled event, generator lights, bottled water and portable toilets, to help in Rushford. That year set me back. I still have not been able to make a profit, but continue to at least try. This event and weekend is to honor Veterans. This is a weekend for them to attend for free, listen to music, and have a good time. There are flags that honor those in Minnesota that gave the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan and Iraq. There are patriotic songs and many glasses raised to the men and women that protect and serve this country.

To get this event going every year, I frequent our local businesses for supplies. People that come to Harmony for this event spend money in Harmony. To address the concern about people walking around the streets drunk, most attendees either camp on the grounds or nearby, stay at the motel, or with family and friends. I would suggest that if anyone is walking the backstreets it would be locals. Dobie Days has gone from 180 people to 2,800 in its fifth year. It has been open for 11 days of business. Every year I fill out the required paperwork, request a variance to the noise ordinance for a total of five hours for the weekend. I follow the rules and regulations set by the City, the County, and the State. I have worked with law enforcement and others to make this a fun and safe weekend. Every state has logged onto the Dobie Days website as well as 12 countries. Seventeen states have been represented and our first international attendee came from the U.K. The site was hit over 6,000 times. I attended 33 parades last year and handed out 25,000 flyers. I promote Harmony

year round. I was born and raised in Harmony. I came back to and promote it because it is my hometown. I am not saying that Dobie Days is the only event Harmony offers and the only thing that brings people to our community. I was simply trying to bring a music event to our town and something different to our area. I was asked, at the last council meeting, what I do with all the money. Would anyone else be asked or expected to share this same info? I have lived in my truck and in a shed. I have spent everything I have and then some to still have nothing. “Because I will not fail.” What I have received from this event is a huge network of friends that I would not have met otherwise. Thank you to all the businesses in Harmony that have supported me. Thank you to all the locals that have supported me and volunteered their time to help me during the event. Everything you have done has been greatly appreciated! Thank you to all of you that have stood behind me, beside me, believed in and supported me and Dobie Days. Without all of you, the event would not have been possible.

ily. Some people don’t think tourism dollars are important to our area. The beauty of tourism in comparison to any other industry is that capital investment is usually small, incremental and contingent upon collaborative successes. Tourism has the ability to bring local businesses together for a common goal. I only have two additional thoughts, as I imagine the possibilities: 1) we have more to gain by working together, 2) we need to establish events that get people to stay overnight so they spend money on lodging and dining. Imports vs. Exports While lexicon revolving around terms such as imports and exports are often synonomous with national and international trade, Fillmore County is no stranger to these terms. Every day, we have people driving to Winona, Decorah and Rochester for their employment. On their way home, they may stop by the big box stores and spend their hard-earned dollars in those communities. In many cases, the products and services they are purchasing in those larger cities are available in Fillmore County. Those dollars spent elsewhere are irreplaceable to our local business communities. We are losing imports, relatively speaking in terms of dollars spent elsewhere. Therefore, we need more exports. We need to create business opportunities that enable sales outside of our county. Bringing more replacement dollars back into the community is vital. With the Internet at our fingertips, anything is possible now. Overcoming Barriers We need city government on-board with supporting economic development in conjunction with an active and engaging local Chamber of Commerce organization. Is each city government doing its part to help establish a good brand identity? Seriously, residents, business owners and government entities are responsible for building the

brand perception of any community. We certainly have challenges in all of our small Fillmore County communities keeping our storefronts occupied with sustainable businesses. In Preston, just like many other Fillmore County communities, it is against city ordinance to live on the main level of a downtown business. We have a “business” in Preston that has essentially been converted into a residential living space from top to bottom, yet nobody seems to be addressing the issue. Not addressing issues like this will establish precedence for the future demise of any downtown marketplace. Everything matters when establishing a brand identity. Everyone is responsible for the presentation of our communities. And, believe it or not, branding impacts property values and the attraction of new opportunties. How do we look? Working Together This will sound redundant, but working together is always going to produce better results -- aforementioned. I commend the owners of Stone Mill Inn & Suites and Riverside on the Root for celebrating their 10 year business anniversaries together with promotional opportunities in 2011. They even offered collaborative dinner and lodging packages. If I could offer one bit of advice from a marketing standpoint to tourism-based businesses, I would suggest coming up with packages. I could easily see “golf, dinner and lodging” packages in communities like Rushford, Harmony, Preston, Lanesboro, Chatfield and Spring Valley. Many tourists want to be given a plan. “Entertain me,” they will say. That’s our job as a business community, to connect the dots for our guests. Our Greatest Assets It goes without saying that “Minnesota Nice” is fluid throughout Fillmore County. People are caring in all regards. I will never forget the day Tyler Grundman, part of our team

at SMG Web Design, fixed a small problem on a customer’s computer. The problem was resolved in less than a minute so Tyler told her there was no charge for the repair. The next day, this cute little old lady brought to the Journal office six dozen cookies for Tyler and the staff. Wow! She didn’t have to do that, but she did. And, Tyler shared, so we all enjoyed her kindness. Just this past week, I endured a conversation with a person who moved to this area from “the big city.” This person said the people of Fillmore County are not very welcoming and friendly to newcomers. Maybe I need to introduce this person to the people I meet on the streets of Fillmore County every day. I am baffled by this observation. The greatest assets of our county are our people. Taking Chances Politicians cannot save us. They are too busy campaigning and trying to make us believe they will provide the pathway to hope and change. We are the only ones who can change our individual -- and on a larger collective scale -- destiny. We need to be proactive and take calculated risks. I commend the group that attempted to establish a grocery store in Lanesboro. Yes, the financial support didn’t come along as they had hoped. But, at least somebody was trying to do something. All ideas will not always pan out. Timing and available resources are obvious determining factors. Maybe the group should revisit the idea again at a later date to consider establishing something similar to Decorah’s Oneota Co-op. That would seem to fit the mold of Lanesboro’s target audience. To me, as an outside observer, the combination of Lanesboro Local and a the Lanesboro Grocery, LLC initiative seems like an obvious match made in Heaven. Just my two cents. At any rate, my point is that we need to continue to take chances. What do we really have to lose?

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Obituaries Roy Cliford Erickson Roy Clifford Erickson, 95, of Harmony, Minnesota, passed away January 13, 2012, at Harmony Community Healthcare in Harmony, Minnesota. Roy was born on October 16, 1916, in Edmore, North Dakota, to Edward and Nora Roy Cliford Erickson. He Erickson was baptized in Derrick, North Dakota, on November 26, 1916. Roy moved to Minnesota in 1918 to Fillmore County near Henrytown. He was confirmed at Henrytown Lutheran Church on November 29, 1931. Roy attended grade school in Henrytown and graduated from Canton High School in 1934. He stayed home and farmed until 1948, when he moved to Harmony working for Fillmore Coop Service. In 1951, Roy was a co-manager and trucker of the Harmony Shipping Association. Roy was united in marriage to Violet Arns on September 19, 1954. In 1962, he purchased the Ed Evinrud farm and farmed it until 1991, when it was sold and he moved to town. Roy was a member of the Preston town board for eleven years, was an active member of Greenfield Lutheran Church and served on the council. He was on the Fillmore County Pork Producers Board for six years, was a member of the Lions Club for several years, was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, and served on the Harmony School Board. He was an Amish tour guide for many years and had many friends in the Amish community. Roy’s greatest love was his family. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participating in sports, choir and band. He cherished his great grandchildren and liked playing cards, traveling, and most of all working on the farm. Roy is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Violet of Harmony, MN; children: Michael (Linda) of Chatfield, MN; Richard (Peggy) of Farmington, MN; Dean (Lisa) of Preston, MN; and Carol (Brian) Larson of Maplewood, MN; eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; brother, Melvin (Lucy) of Chicago, IL; sister, Frances of Spring Valley, MN; sister-in-law Joyce of Harmony, MN, along with

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several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Walter, Hillman, Arnold and Hanford, and sister Florence. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Lindstrom Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Paul Haugerud Paul Edward Haugerud, 41, of Harmony, MN, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2012. Paul was born April 16, 1970, in Washington, D.C. When he was eight years old, he moved with his family to Minnesota, where he grew up and graduated from Harmony High School in 1988. He enlisted in the US Navy and was stationed on the USS Mauna Kea in Concord, California. He was deployed on two tours which took him to many countries around the world. In 1992 he married Michelle, and in 1994 when his service ended, they moved to Harmony, Minnesota with their children. He was self employed in the paint and drywall business, and in 2002 he and his wife purchased the JEM Movie Theatre where they enjoyed showing movies and working with their children. He also helped at Wheelers with roller skating and was the Commander of the Harmony American Legion. He and Michelle just celebrated their twenty year wedding anniversary. Paul had many friends which he enjoyed visiting with and making them laugh. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing and hunting, and working on small engines. He really loved watching the show “American Pickers” with Peter and talking about history with him. Paul was just learning to fly and was looking forward to one day getting his pilots license. He loved to help others and had a very generous heart. Paul is survived by his wife Michelle, children Peter, Julia, Sierra, Mary, Danielle (John) Flicek, and Kenneth, grandchildren Marshall and Lyla, parents Mary and Mark, sister Amber (Ben), brothers Howard (Angie), Mark, Michael and Luke, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and nieces. A visitation for Paul Edward Haugerud was held on Wednesday, January 18, 2012, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, with Military Honors at 3:30pm, at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony, MN. No other services were held.

Karen Hageman Karen Hageman, age 69, of Burr Oak, Iowa, died on Wednesday, January 11, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, MN. Karen Louise (McCabe) Hageman was born on May 25, 1942, the daughter of Howard and Charlotte (O’Brien) McCabe in Decorah, Iowa. Karen attended grade school in Bluffton and graduated Karen from Decorah Hageman High School in 1960. She worked at McCabe’s Supper Club in Burr Oak and for Harmony Enterprise Company in Harmony, MN. Karen was united in marriage to Ronald Hageman on June 13, 1981, at St. Agnes – Plymouth Rock Catholic Church, by Rev. Donald Hawes. Karen worked for North East Iowa Community Action as a bookkeeper for thirty years, retiring on May 25, 2005. Karen also helped her husband Ron at Barney’s Bar and Grill in Burr Oak over the years. She enjoyed shopping, visiting with friends, and traveling, especially to Mexico and Ireland with family and friends. Above anything else, Karen loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Karen was a member of the Assumption Catholic Church in Canton, MN. Karen is survived by her husband: Ron Hageman, Burr Oak, IA; one daughter: Sue (John) Ryan, Cresco, IA; one son: Pat Hoppe, Decorah, IA; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister: Nancy (Richard) White, Bluffton, IA; one brother: Jerome (Carol) McCabe, Albany, GA; one sister-in-law: Marsha (Gary) Osting, Ames, IA; along Harry McNeilus with many nieces, nephews, and Harry Lanelle McNeilus, great nieces and nephews. 91, passed away at his home in Karen was preceded in death Dodge Center on Friday mornby her parents: Howard McCa- ing, January 13, 2012. be and Charlotte McCabe; two Harry Lanelle McNeilus was sons: Jeffrey Hoppe on March born on July 12, 1920, the son 4, 2001, and David Hoppe on of George and Elsie (Whitaker) Nov. 18, 2003; her father and McNeilus in Clarion, IA. He Southern mother-in-law: Parnell and Nora graduated from Hylandale Acad507 emy in Rockland, WI in 1937, Hageman. and attended Union College in Lincoln, NE. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1942-1946, as a Sea Bee serving in the European and Pacific Theaters. Harry was united in marriage to Grace Flynn on February 4, 1944, in Plymouth, England. They lived in Lanesboro, MN until moving to Dodge Center in 1948, and started McNeilus scrap metal, which later became McNeilus Steel. Harry served on the School Board, was bank direcSee OBITUARIES Page 7 

Fillmore County Church Directory A rendahl Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875-2477 Assembly Of God Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church ………………… Fri. - 8 : 30am & Sat. - 5 : 00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church ………………………… Sundays - 10 : 45am & 6 : 00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church …………………… Sundays - 8 : 00am & 10 : 00am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ ………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist …………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St N W, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 Christian Science Ser vices …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Elstad Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church ……………… Sat. - 5 : 00pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church ……………… Sundays - 8 : 30am & 10 : 30am 19127 County 8, Wykof f, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am & 6 : 00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840 First Baptist Church-Preston …………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am & 7: 00pm 108 Chatf ield Ave N W, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765- 4960 First English Lutheran Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland ………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318 First Presby terian Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran …………………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church ………………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4456 Garness Trinity Lutheran …………………………………… Sundays - 11: 00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905 Grace Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875-2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church ………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am & 10 : 30am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2546 Harmony United Methodist Church ………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henry town Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Prairie Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 43265 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church ……………… Special Occassions Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545-2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 254 Main St S, Wykof f, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church ……………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Mabel First Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293 Mabel United Methodist Church …………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296 Nativity Catholic Church … Sun. (1st & 2nd) - 8 : 45am & (3rd & 4th) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 New Life Victory Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 440 2nd Ave SE, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3525 Newburg United Methodist Church ……………………………………………… 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43 ; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran ……………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875-2460 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church ……………… Sundays - 8 : 00am & 10 : 30am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875-2460 Pioneer Presby terian Church ………………………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church …………………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2503 R iver Of Life Regional Church …………………………………………………… 220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853 Root Prairie Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4455 Root R iver Church of the Brethren ………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765- 4772 Root R iver Community Church ……………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074 Rushford Lutheran Church …………………… Sat. - 5 : 30pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 101 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7152 Satersdahl Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 21447 Co. Rd. 30, Rural Harmony, MN Scheie Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5680 St Columban Church …………………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 408 Preston St N W # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 St Ignatius Catholic Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 213 W Franklin St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7565 St John’s Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 241 Line St S, Wykof f, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296 St John’s Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 31497 Highway 43, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2585 St Joseph’s Catholic Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257 St Mark ’s Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111 St Marys Catholic Church ………………… Sat. - 5 : 00pm & Sun. - 11: 00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthews Episcopal Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923-1219 (507) 867-3707 St Matthew’s Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am Harmony, MN 55939 (Granger) (507) 772- 4474 St Olaf Catholic Church … Sun. (1st & 2nd) - 10 :30am & (3rd & 4th) - 8 : 45am 114 N Locust, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5268 St Patrick ’s Church Hall ……………………………………… Sundays - 8 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church ………………… Sun. - 10 : 00am & Wed. - 7: 00pm 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul’s Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am Harmony, MN 55939 (Big Springs) (507) 886-8175 Sumner Center United Methodist Church ………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 9 miles N. of Spring Valley on Co. Rd. 1 (507) 378- 4801 The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints ………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 21257 US Hwy 52 South Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765- 4551 Trinity Fellowship ELCA …………………………………… Sundays - 11: 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211 Trinity Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 204 South St, Ostrander, MN 55961 (507) 657-2203 Union Prairie Lutheran ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3363 United Methodist Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 236 Gold St S, Wykof f, MN 55990 (507) 352- 4136 W halan Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398

Monday, January 23, 2012 Lumsden) McNeilus, Rochester, MN; four sons, George (Shari) McNeilus, Dodge Center, MN; Marnelle (Mary Ann) McNeilus; Lanesboro, MN; Pat (Rhonda) McNeilus, Dodge Center, MN; Michael (Mary) McNeilus, Dodge Center, MN; fourteen grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Grace in 1997; one daughter; one infant son; three brothers and three sisters. The funeral service for Harry Lanelle McNeilus was Wednes-

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tor, and lead the fight to keep the school in Dodge Center. In 1980, he was the first Citizen of the Year in Dodge Center, and was inducted in 1996 to the Business Person Hall of Fame in Dodge Center. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and his resort in northern Minnesota. Harry was a very active member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church for many years. Harry is survived by one daughter, Maureen (Tom

Journal Writing Project

My 2012 New Year’s resolution By Bailey Hanson Maybe it’s just my generation, but I’ve realized that nothing seems very personal anymore. When I want to talk to someone, I send them a text message. If it’s really important I might call them, but I Bailey Hanson never get in my

car and drive to someone’s house just to chat like people used to. I think I take for granted the convenience of technology like cell phones, Facebook, and Skype, and I don’t really go out of my way to connect with people in person. I take more than that for granted, though. I take for granted the fact that I have a warm house to come home to, even after seeing houses in the area that were destroyed in seconds by a tornado. I take for granted

Regional Forage Workshop Jerrold Tesmer, Extension Educator for Fillmore/Houston Counties “Making Great Silage” and “Silage Additive – When Should You Use Them” will be topics of featured speaker Richard Muck, USDA Dairy Jerrold Tesmer Forage Research Center, Madison Wisconsin at the 2012 Tour de Forage to be held Monday, February 6, in Rochester at the Clarion Inn

(formerly Holiday Inn South). Registration begins at 9:30 am with the program beginning at 9:50 am. Other topics include: “BMR or Conventional Corn Hybrids: Profit/ Cow or Profit/Acre,” Jim Paulson, U of M Extension; “Forage Potassium: Evil Villain or Just Misunderstood,” Noah Litherland, U of M Extension; and “Fertilizing Alfalfa Fields with Manure: Pluses, Issues, and Concerns,” Jose Hernandez U of M Extension. The Regional Forage Workshop: “Tour de Forage” is conducted in cooperation with the Midwest Forage

Fillmore Central art students display work The current show in the gallery at the Lanesboro Arts Center features student art from local high schools. One of the schools participating is Fillmore Central. Each year Fillmore Central students, along with those from Lanesboro, Chosen Valley, and Rushford-Peterson, have the opportunity to submit work to the gallery through their school to display as part of the annual student show. This year, Fillmore Central has over 40 pieces on display as part of the show. Students from Fillmore Central with work in the show this year are Kaitlynn Aug, Sammi Bakke, Jessica Beyer, Tyler Christensen, Anna Christoph, Ruth DeLano, Kerri

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day, January 18, 2012, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Dodge Center, MN with Dr. Vernon Erickson and Thomas Bentley co-officiating. Interment was in the Riverside Cemetery in Dodge Center, MN. Carl Eugene Smith Carl Eugene Smith, 66, of the Preston-Lanesboro area, died Friday, January 13, 2012, at Sunrise Cottages in Rochester. Carl was born on March 24, 1945, in Cresco Iowa. He attended school in Lanesboro. the food on my table, and I forget to appreciate the work my parents do to provide me with so much. I take more than that for granted, though. We’re now in 2012, technology has changed the world, and there are endless opportunities out there. Why don’t I take them? Why don’t you take them? I’ll be attending college in the fall, and that’s the first big opportunity I’ll be taking hold of. If I wouldn’t go to college, the number of opportunities available to me would greatly decrease. I wouldn’t be eligible for many jobs, and I would miss a tremendous life experience. Association, agribusiness sponsors, and U of M Extension staff. You can get the details and registration information by going to www.midwestforage.org or www.extension.umn.edu/ forages. If you pre-register by January 27 it is $25.00 or you can register at the door for $30.00. For questions on presentations contact Jim Paulson 507-536-6310

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In 1966 he enlisted in the United States Army; he was stationed in Germany and was honorably discharged in 1968. After his discharge, he did heavy construction work with several companies. For the last 20 years he worked for the Quarvy and Anderson Company, retiring in 2004. Carl enjoyed deer hunting, gardening, puzzles, and was an avid sauerkraut maker. He is survived by three children: Tammy (Maggie) Aarasvold of Pine Island, Clint (David) Smith Johnson of Savannah, Georgia, and Neal

(Jackie) Smith, of Albuquerque, New Mexico; three grandchildren, one sister Harriet (Richard) Jansen of Ramsey, MN; and one brother, Larry (Deb) Topness of Lanesboro; also several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother Viola and stepfather Leonard Topness. Funeral services were Tuesday January 17, at Elstad Lutheran Church in rural Lanesboro with Rev. Wade Davick officiating. Burial with military honors was in the Elstad Cemetery rural Lanesboro.

As I’ve been trying to make some very difficult decisions about my future I’ve been realizing just how much I take for granted. I forget that some people don’t have the option to go to college, some people don’t get enough to eat every night, and some people don’t have a warm bed to sleep in. I’ve never really made a New Year’s resolution before, but I’ve decided to make one this year. I will stop taking things for granted. I will be thankful for every single opportunity that arises, whether it’s a part-time job

that opens up or getting accepted to a college I’d like to attend. Another thing I’m going to stop taking for granted is technology. Sure, it’s very convenient, but you can’t build relationships off of text massages and the occasional phone call. I will quit texting and go talk to people. My 2012 New Year’s resolution? To be grateful for everything my life has given me. Bailey Hanson is a student at Mabel-Canton High School. She is one of 8 area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its thirteenth year.

City of RushfoRd Village 1994 tRuCk foR sale The City of Rushford Village is requesting sealed bids for its 1994 Ford F350 Diesel Dump Truck with plow and sander. Sealed bids must be received no later than 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at the Rushford Village Office, 43038 State Highway 30, Rushford Village, MN 55971-5167. Please label outside of envelope “1994 Ford Truck bid”. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The truck may be viewed by appointment by calling 507-864-7974. Judy Graham, Clerk • Joyce Iverson, CEDA • City of Rushford Village

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Community Television for 2012. Finally, the board passed a motion to keep the same school board committee assignments as 2011. Before adjourning the board announced important dates for the district. On February 10 there will be an early 1:00 p.m.

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dismissal for a staff workshop. There will be no classes on February 20 due to President’s Day. The next regular school board meeting is set for February 21. Parent-teacher conferences are also approaching. On February 23 and February 27 the high school conferences will take place. On February 23 and February 28 the elementary conferences will take place.

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Olloff ~ Kvam Andrew Kvam of Harmony, MN, and Danielle Olloff of Rushford, MN, were married on January 9, 2012, in Caledonia, Minnesota. Parents of the bride are Kurt and Jill Olloff of Rushford, MN. Parents of the groom are Marty and Darcy Kvam of Harmony, MN. Danielle is a graduate of Rushford-Peterson High School and Southeast Technical College and works at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital. Andrew is a graduate of Fillmore Central and Southeast Technical College and works at RTP.

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The Bristol Township Community Chest Drive for the year 2011 has been completed with $1070 collected from 31 families. Contributions have been sent to the following charities: Fillmore Family Resources, Fill-

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Fillmore County Sports Lady Knight 3-point barrage not enough By Paul Trende The Dover-Eyota girl’s basketball squad has an M-O. They push the basketball. Led by speedy standout junior PG Sarah Pease, D-E gets up and down the court in the blink of an eye. With great depth, they also come in and out in droves. That formula had the Eagles sitting 8-1 in the 3-Rivers, tied for 1st place (10-3 overall) upon visiting 4-3, 8-5 Kingsland. The 1st half was highlighted by 15 Knight TO’s and a 21-6 D-E spurt. Kingsland scored the last four, but still went to the break down 32-23. Four more points to begin the 2nd half trimmed the lead to 32-27. But a 13-2 run seemingly put D-E in command 47-31 (10+ minutes left). At that point, Kingsland went nutty from deep. They nailed seven trifectas in a 7+ minute span (on nine attempts). The last by Lindsay Tart erased the remainder of D-E’s lead, capped a 13-0 run, and put the Knights ahead 62-60 at the 3-minute mark (their first lead since 13-11). Enter Ms. Pease. With the scored tied at 62, she pulled up and drilled a gutsy top of the key three with 1:41 to go. Moments later, she nailed a pair of FT’s to expand D-E’s lead to 67-62 with 40 ticks left. Another Tart triple with 21 seconds cut the lead to two. When Pease missed the back-end of a 1-and-1, Kingsland had a chance for the tie. But in the final 13 seconds, all they got off was a two-point attempt. The Eagles prevailed 68-65, withstanding the frenetic Knight comeback. Pease led all scorers with 20. NiKayla Ratz chipped in 13 for the Eagles who had ten girls score. For Kingsland, Cheyenne Losey had 13 and 11 (3rd 2B-2B of season). MaKayla Pruter had season highs in points (13) and assists (9) dueling Pease at the point. Tart had 12 all from deep and all in the last 7+ minutes. Both teams shot well from range; Kingsland 10-19, D-E 6-11.

R-P a rollin’ The R-P boys started the season 1-2. Exactly a month later, the Trojans are in the enviable position of still being stuck on two losses. Houston (9-2 overall) felt the wrath. They became the 9th straight victim. Trent Vix continued his after New Year’s onslaught (34 versus Southland, 25 versus FC). The crafty guard scored 23 points in the 1st half, going 6-8 from downtown (he finished with 25 & 7 dimes). The Trojans were an offensive juggernaut in the first session, scoring a season best 52 points, building a 23-point lead. They deflated the ‘Canes. Nick Thompson had 16 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists. Nate Kingsley scored 15. Jorli Hauge was Mr. Glue Guy (7 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists). Forcing more than twice as many turnovers as they committed (25 to 12), and capitalizing on that ratio (R-P was 31-65 from the field, Houston 23-44), Tom Vix’s club suppressed the Hurricane’s in ‘The Shelter’ 89-63. Four nights later, R-P defeated a rebuilding Caledonia Warriors squad 60-51. It moved their win-streak to 10. Thompson had 20, Vix 18, and Hauge 13. Their record is 11-2 (8-2 in league), 3rd behind PEM (9-0, 11-3) and Kingsland (8-1, 8-3). Behind Thompson’s 23/game and Vix’s 16.6/ game the Trojans are rolling. The January 12th state poll has them checking in at #6 in Class A. Girls Basketball •01-09 > FC 65, Coulee Christian (West Salem, WI) 39 (FC: A. Peterson 19 pts & 8 rebs; Sammi Bakke 18 pts & 12 rebs. Falcons led 32-22 at halftime; went 21-5 to start 2nd half to gain win #2 on season, and in a row) •01-10 > Lewiston-Altura 42 Chatfield 51 (C: MaKenzie Miller 21 pts, 11 rebs, & 4 blks; Sarah Costello/Traci McDonald 10 rebs each. L-A: Natalie Kalmes 16 pts & 9 stls; Jenny Mundt 10 pts & 6 blks.

Gophers had 9-1 mid-second-halfrun to build 40-31 lead. L-A only got as close as five from there) > Houston 55, R-P 72 (R-P: A. Todd 20 pts (10-14 FG’s) & 8 rebs; K. Crawford 18 pts, 7 rebs, 6 assists; K, Lind 13 pts, 10 rebs, 5 stls, 5 ass. H: Lierin Carrier & Abby Loken 18 each. Rebs: R-P 44, H 26. FT’s: R-P 23-39, H 13-23) •01-13 > R-P 36, Caledonia 44 (R-P: A. Todd 11 pts & 15 rebs. C: Taylor Winjim 16. 2-pt FG’s: R-P 32.6 percent, C 48.4 percent. Trojans are 2-8, 4-11) > Southland 74, Kingsland 60 (K: Nicole Swanson 13; L. Tart 12; C. Losey 10. S: Lindsey Bottema 18; Haley Kirkpatrick 15; Jana Schammel 13; Megan Mullenbach/Kelli Smith 10 each. Knights had 31 TO’s; record is 4-5, 8-7) > Grand Meadow 64, M-C 38 (M-C: C. Welscher 10; L. Geving 7 pts, 11 rebs, 6 ass, & 5 stls. GM: four in double figures. Lark’s went 7-14 on 3’s including 5-7 at one point in 1st half (37-19 halftime lead). Cougars are 3-6, 3-10) > W-K 57, Chatfield 85 (C: Sidney Irish career high 20; M. Miller 15 pts & 10 rebs; Karlee Moulton 13. Gophers (7-2, 10-4) are tied with Caledonia (8-2, 11-4) for 3rd in 3-Rivers behind D-E (9-1, 12-3) and Southland (7-1, 11-1)) > Glenville-Emmons 16, Lanesboro 54 (L: Bryn Harmon 12; 8 other Burros scored. They (7-2, 8-8) are tied for third with Lyle/Pacelli (6-2, 8-3) in SEC, behind #4 Spring Grove (9-0, 14-2) and L-O (8-1, 11-4)) > FC 17, PEM 47 (FC: A. Peterson 9 pts & 8 rebs. PEM : Taylor Aakre 11; 11 girls scored. FC is 2-7) Boys Basketball •01-10 > Spring Grove 79, Lanesboro 71 (L: Braden Hanson 28 pts & 8 rebs; Kole Ruud 21 (5 threes; 11 in last two games). SG: Aric Elton 30; Blaine Storlie 14; Josh Olerud 13. Burros went 12-33 on triples (versus SG’s 3-16), but Lions were 24-37

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on FT’s (versus L’s 13-15), 23-39 on 2’s (versus L’s 11-20) & won glass 35-28) > Kingsland 64, D-E 61 (K: Tanner Lange 24 pts & 6 assists; Sam Eberle 13 pts & 8 stls; Devin Pokorney 11. D-E: Nate Vang 17 pts & 14 rebs; Tyler Mandler 16 pts. Knights converted FT’s down stretch to pull out ‘W’) > Chatfield 55, L-A 35 (C: Nate Skare 14. L-A: Matt Burfeind 12. Gophers led 39-10 at halftime) > Caledonia 78, FC 61 (FC: Tyler Eickhoff (22) & Isaac Sveen (18) had season highs. C: Josh Lampert 22) •01-12 > W-K 36, Chatfield 73 (C: Mitch Irish career high 20 pts (8-10 FG’s, 2-2 FT’s in 1st half) & 8 rebs; Gophers scored on 23 of 30 1st half possessions, led 45-15 at break. Their record is 4-5 in 3-Rivers, 5-8 overall) •01-13 > Lanesboro 72, G-E 71 OT (L: Cory Strom 27 pts & 8 rebs; B. Hanson 23; K. Ruud 11. G-E: Trent Thoms 23; Wyatt Madson 22; Derek Olson 15. Game saw 10 ties and 16 lead changes. Wolverines’ biggest lead was seven; Burros was five. G-E’s Tyler Belshan (with one-point to his credit at the time) hit a three-pointer with 2 seconds left to send game to OT. Burros never trailed in OT. G-E hit a three to make game 69-68 with 6 seconds, but called timeout they did not have. Burros made tech FT’s, then 1-2 FT’s on foul. Wolverines hit three at buzzer to finalize score. Burros (5-2, 6-4) are tied with M-C (5-2, 5-6) for 3rd in SEC behind SG (8-0, 10-2) & Houston (7-1, 11-3)) > M-C 52, GM 50 (M-C: Adam

Fravel career high 21 pts (10-13 FG’s) with 8 rebs & 4 ass; S. Smith 15 pts & 10 rebs. GM: Bryce Benson 19; Trenton Bliefus 16. M-C (5-2, 5-6) is tied with Lanesboro for 3rd in SEC) > Kingsland 62, Southland 54 (K: T. Lange 28 pts & 6 stls; Spencer Klevan 17; D. Pokorney 10 pts & 8 rebs. Victory is Knights 6th straight (all against league foes). They’re in 2nd in 3-Rivers (8-1, 8-3). Lange = 20.9/game) > FC 52, #10 AA PEM 86 (FC: T. Eickhoff 12; I. Sveen 10. PEM: Cory Speer 29. Falcons are 2-7, 5-8) Wrestling •01-12 > Rochester-John Marshall 45, GMLOK 33 > Dover Eyota 23, LARP 53 > Chatfield 27, Caledonia-Spring Grove-Houston 49 •01-14 > Stewartville Invitational (GMLOK finished 5th of 10. Noah Schlee (126) took 1st in convincing fashion (two tech falls and a pin). Lucas Roe (152) took 2nd. Jace Bunne (120), Wyatt Richardson (170), & Richard Bain (220) took 3rd. Chris Bain (106) & Perry Stejskal (182) took 4th) > PEM Invite (FCLMC finished 7th of 8 (four wrestlers competed). Gabe Decker (132), Tom Henry (152), & Niko Anderson (160) all finished 4th. > Stillwater Invitational (Chatfield defeated Mahtomedi 60-9, Minneapolis-South 61-8, & BloomingtonKennedy 31-27) > LARP 53, D-E 23 (Pins for LARP: Josh Doerr (106), Justin Doerr See SPORTS Page 10 

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(120), Ivan Martic (145), Tucker Speltz (160), Dylan DePestal (170), & Nick Hoff (195). Other victories: Calvin Doerr (126) 6-5 decision, Chris Boehmke (152) tech fall, Greg Johnson (192) 9-3 decision, & Evan Bain (285) via forfeit) > Rochester-John Marshall 45, GMLOK 33 (GMLOK pins: Blake Olson (113), Jace Bunne (120), Noah Schlee (132), Wyatt Richardson (170), & Richard Bain (220), Other GMLOK wins: Lucas Roe (152) 6-2 decision) A year makes a huge difference Last February 10, the Mabel-Canton girls traveled to Rushford. They lost 82-24. And though the Cougs were more competitive in the 2011 play-offs versus R-P, it was still lopsided (56-30). A few pieces have changed on the two teams. But if anything,

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M-C lost more key players from those games than R-P. Nonetheless, January 9, 2012’s match-up most certainly didn’t follow 2011’s footprint. At halftime, it was Coug’s 24, Trojans 23. The game was close throughout (never more than a five-point difference). M-C junior Danielle Paul (not on 2010-2011’s squad) was the offensive standout. She nailed six 3-pointers and scored a career-high 20 points. In the final minute-and-change, R-P forced a turnover. Amy Todd’s basket expanded their lead to 53-50. M-C’s Lydia Geving was then fouled. She made both freebies (53-52 R-P). M-C got the ball back via turnover in the final seconds, but a 15-footer by Carly McCabe with 3 ticks only found iron. The Trojans escaped with a one-point victory. Kendra Crawford led them in scoring with 14. She also added 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Kenzie Lind had 12 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, and 8 steals. Geving had 12

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points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists for M-C, Christy Welscher 7 points but 13 rebounds. Paige breaks away There was a pair of (let’s call them) six-footer’s dueling; a pair of PG’s dueling; Lanesboro and Fillmore Central dueled in girl’s basketball. It came down to the end. One ‘big’ got the final punch. The other team didn’t get a punch at all. A 10-2 run to end the 1st half put the home Burros up 29-24. The Falcons then went 10-5 out of the break to knot things at 34. At one point, 5’11” FC senior center Alex Peterson scored 12 of 14 Falcon points. Lanesboro’s response was their 6’0” senior forward Paige Hungerholt. At one point she scored 13 of 18 Burro points, bringing things to a head. With 1:41 to go, Peterson scored and was fouled. She missed the FT but Leah Scheevel was there for the O-rebound putback (plus foul), giving the Falcons a 4-point possession (she missed the freebie) and a 55-54 lead. Following a Burro FT, FC looked for offense. They found Hungerholt. Paige’s steal and breakaway lay-in gave Lanesboro a 57-55 lead with under a minute left. The basket would be the game-winner. FC wouldn’t score post four-point-play. They didn’t get a shot up in the final 1:31. Behind Hungerholt’s season-high 27-point evening, Lanesboro was victorious 58-55. Peterson was similarly stellar, scoring 16 in the second half alone, 22 for the game (on 8-11 FG’s, 6-8 FT’s) with 9 rebounds. Point guards Johanna Bearson and Morgan Malley waged their own little battle, scoring 13 and 15 respectively.

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said he hasn’t made up his mind at this point. Legislator Statements Rep. Davids thanked the commissioners for their efforts to get a Veterans Cemetery in the county. He warned that levy limits may come back. He acknowledged that both Houston and Fillmore Counties aren’t the problem, as both acted responsibly and limited their levies. Davids maintained the state is in a better position financially than it was one year ago. He later said in a phone call that there is no budget shortfall this year. On the bonding bill, he said he would push for bonding money for the Preston NTC, the Chatfield Center for the Arts, be supportive of local bridge bonding and Green Alleys in Spring Grove. Davids agrees current infrastructure needs repair, like the Lanesboro Dam. He hopes to merge Legacy funds and bonding monies for bonding requests or needs. Davids did say he could only support a bonding bill up to $500 million. Davids called the Homestead Market Value Credit (HMVC) program that was eliminated in 2011 a corrupt program which was only funded, in full, one year. Davids said that cities and counties asked to get rid of it. He remarked that the state, during the years the program was in effect, was “the largest delinquent tax payer in the state.” Bakke, disagreeing with Davids’ statement, said we did not ask to have HMVC eliminated. Also,

Davids should look at the total budgets, not just at the levies. He should take a look at mandated programs. Bakke later, at my request, clarified in an e-mail that elimination of the HMVC was not part of the county platform and was not proposed by them. When it became part of the proposed tax bill, the counties didn’t oppose the elimination of the program if the state didn’t intend to fully fund it and wanted to eliminate it. If the state decided to eliminate the program, the counties were asking for a combination of reform, relief from MOE’s or mandates, and new revenue to replace the lost revenue due to the elimination of the program. Bakke doesn’t think legislators should use their time this session arguing whether or not to bring it back, as they did with Green Acres. “Move forward, not backwards.” Miller thanked the staff and the commissioners for their work toward a Veterans Cemetery. Miller said he learned from his father that “it is all about developing good relationships,” working together to get things done. Nelson acknowledge that they sometimes lack common sense in St. Paul, referring to the septic requirements in rural churches. He hoped they can focus on jobs, the bonding bill, and not get lost in the weeds with constitutional amendments during this year’s legislative session. Poppe said she appreciated learning the direction the county wanted them to go.

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, January 23, 2012

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Lanesboro School Board hears about Love and Logic By Jade Wangen Hollie Clark spoke to the Lanesboro School Board on January 19 about a Love and Logic class that has been offered the past two years. She explained the first year they received a grant from the Hiawatha Valley Ed. District to offer this parenting class, which teaches using logic and common sense in disciplining children. The first class was held in the fall of 2010. Clark said the grant money

paid for her to organize and facilitate the class, for daycare for children so parents could attend the class, and a meal for both children and parents. The class was very successful and they received a lot of good feedback. In the fall of 2011, if was offered again, although this time the grant money wasn’t there. Clark said she donated her time, and they hired daycare for the kids. They would like to offer the class again next year,

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but there is no grant money available, and Clark said the daycare is the biggest expense. Clark showed the board several comments that parents had made about the class and how much it helped them. The classes focused on early childhood, as Clark said it is easier to start when the kids are young to prevent problems in the future. The class was two hours long, one night a week for five weeks. Chairman Dave Ruen suggested Clark come up with a budget for how much it would cost to offer this class again, using the DVDs and materials they have now, and present it to Superintendent Jeff Boggs. They will also look into pos-

Rep. Greg Davids invites public to respond to session survey ST. PAUL – The 2012 Legislative Session is set to begin, and State Representative Greg Davids (R Preston) wants you to share your input regarding the issues likely to be debated at the State Capitol this year. “For the first time in several years we have a budget surplus, which means other issues will likely take center stage at the Capitol this year,” Davids said. “On my session survey, I have listed several questions which I believe will be debated over the coming months, and I strongly encourage everyone to respond so I know how to best represent their interests.” Davids said his 2012 Legislative Questionnaire will soon be inserted in this newspaper. Once completed, it can be mailed directly to Representative Davids. Davids also invites anyone to contact him with comments or concerns during the 2012 session. He can be reached by phone at (651) 296-9278. He can also be contacted via e-mail at rep.greg.davids@ house.mn, or via U.S. Mail at 585 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155.

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sible grant money. He said the board could then have a good discussion on how to finance the class. 2012 Organization The board approved keeping the board member salary the same as last year. Ruen said they had not had an increase in the last five years. Board member Eric Miehlisch said it shows restraint on their part to not increase the salary during tight economic times. The official newspaper was kept as the Republican-Leader. The official depository will remain Associated Bank of Lanesboro. Richard Nethercut of Harmony is still the legal counsel, and the regular board meeting schedule

will remain the same. Dave Ruen will remain the chair, and Dave Lawstuen the vice-chair. The clerk will stay Steve Snyder, and Eric Miehlisch the treasurer. All board members will retain their committee assignments. Other Business It was approved to allow Mabel-Canton students to join the Lanesboro Fillmore Central track team. Boggs explained there are two people from Mabel-Canton that would like to be in track but their school does not offer it. The February meeting time was changed to 5pm to accommodate a presentation from students in the horticulture class.

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, January 23, 2012

A View From The Woods By Loni Kemp ©SallyKeating2011

Live Local. Live Well. January is a good time to hunker down and give ourselves time to reflect. Days are short and nights are long, while the wood stove beckons us to draw near and sit a spell. As I think about our three decades of living in the country, it strikes me how utterly grateful I am for the blessings of a life lived here amongst our Fillmore County rural communities. The daily benefits are so abundant that one might easily take them for granted. I vow to be more observant and appreciative for the rural life we live here. The motto adopted by Lanesboro Local is “Live Local. Live Well.” It captures the organization’s hopes of

expanding the regional rural economy by connecting rural producers and rural consumers. But it is not just about helping our neighbors earn a good living. Nor is it just about our opportunity to eat some of the most delicious food produced anywhere, or to buy meaningful crafts and gifts. It is also about the joy of being part of communities that look inward to solve our own problems and create our own well-being. I often write of the gifts of nature. Our wooded hills, verdant valleys, and productive farms form the set-

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ting for ever-changing delights. These are free to everyone who can open their eyes. The seasons, the weather, the moonrise and the sunrise provide new wonders every day. Black cattle against the snow; white lambs on green pastures; a soaring black eagle with white head and tail—all are just outside my window. Even the changing smells throughout the year say, “Wake up! Pay attention.” Rural life really shines when I think about the people I get to meet and greet every day. Who hasn’t run to town to post a letter and stop at the bank, only to be stopped over and over for a check on your husband’s health, a big smile, or the latest news about a mutual friend. The old guys shake dice for coffee, the young parents meet at the school games, and those getting up in years meet after yoga or choir practice. I marvel at how thickly interlaced clubs and organizations are in our communities. Some are official institutions like the Lions and the Legion, while others grew up organically because like-minded friends want to be together. Book clubs, garden clubs, card clubs, bowling leagues, snowmobile clubs—many survive for many decades, because they are so darn much fun. There is also something very authentic about getting what we need from people who live and work in our own community. I love the interconnections. Your insurance agent goes to your church. The woman you sing with in choir ends up taking care of your elderly parent when they move to the nursing home. Your carpenter gives you raspberry plants or lends you his wood splitter. Your appliance repair man is your son-in-law’s uncle. I’m not up to speed on historical family connections, but natives can go on for hours about who is related to whom. I also treasure the can-do, helpyour-neighbor mentality that thrives here. It seems we all raised our children to make things, fix things, and grow things. I believe that a very satisfying life is created when we make it ourselves. An increasingly important pleasure for me is buying some of our food and goods from local producers. Our neighbors bring me fresh brown eggs every week and homemade sausage when they butcher, gifts at which I never stop marveling. Another neighbor sold us a quarter beef of the finest, leanest, tastiest meat we’ve ever had. Lanesboro Local brings in a whole new dimension, where we’ve created a Marketplace for local goods and foods. I’m totally hooked on delicious Kapper’s milk, Liz’s salad greens, and a variety of excellent cheeses, meats, and chips, all made within this region. I’d much rather

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spend my money here than a faceless Walmart. Note that the Lanesboro Local Marketplace is open all winter on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from noon to 6 PM, located across from Commonweal Theatre. As I reflect on rural life, I guess what I’m most thankful for is the sense of place. We feel firmly rooted,

here in this particular landscape, in these overlapping human communities. It is not paradise here or anywhere else; people die tragically, and tornados and floods devastate. Yet we can trust that our communities will care and the seasons will turn. I’d rather live here than anywhere else on earth.

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PA......................................................................... www.scottspringerlaw.com Lodging Amish Country B&B ...........................................................................www.livingliketheamish.com Country Trails Inn ..................................................................................www.countrytrailsinn.com Wabasha Motel & RV .................................................................... www.wabashamotelandrv.com Organization City of Ostrander ....................................................................................www.cityofostrander.com Fillmore County GOP ........................................................................www.fillmorecountygop.com National Trout Center ........................................................................ www.nationaltroutcenter.org Preston Chamber & Tourism .......................................................... www.prestonmnchamber.com Preston Servicemen’s Club .............................................................www.prestonservicemen.com Rushford Community Foundation ...................................www.rushfordcommunityfoundation.com Rushford Chamber ............................................................................. www.rushfordchamber.com Visit Bluff Country ..................................................................................www.visitbluffcountry.com Personal Renaissance Post................................................................................www.renaissancepost.com Photography Peterson Creative, Lanesboro, MN ...................................................... www.petersoncreative.net Studio-A-Photography, Preston, MN ........................................... www.studio-a-photography.com Publication Fillmore County Journal................................................................ www.fillmorecountyjournal.com Olmsted County Journal .............................................................. www.olmstedcountyjournal.com Realty Fowler Realty...............................................................................................www.fowlerrealty.com Restaurant A & W Drive In .............................................................................. www.AWesomeAWdrivein.com Chic’s Pizza Place & Restaurant .................................................................. www.chicspizza.com JW Silver Grille ...........................................................................................www.jwsilvergrille.com Los Gables .....................................................................................................www.losgables.com The Branding Iron ................................................................................. www.brandingironmn.com The Crown Restaurant & Lounge ........................................ www.crownrestaurant-rochester.com Retail Ephrems Bottle Work.....................................................................www.ephremsbottleworks.com I Love Antiques ...........................................................................................www.iloveantiques.net Preston Apple & Berry Farm ......................................................www.prestonappleberryfarm.com Rushford/Preston/Harmony Foods .......................................................... www.rushfordfoods.com Uncommon Charm ............................................................................ www.uncommoncharm.com Service All-Star Basements .............................................................................www.allstarbasements.com BV Marketing ................................................................................................www.bvmarketing.biz Fillmore County DAC ........................................................................ www.fillmorecountydac.com Kelly Printing and Signs ...............................................................www.kellyprintingandsigns.com Madison Area Rehabilitation Centers ................................................................www.marc-inc.org Maple Leaf Services ..........................................................................www.mapleleafservices.org Perfect Glossy .......................................................................................... www.perfectglossy.com Riley Funeral Homes ……… www.rileyfuneralhomes.com & www.johnson-rileyfuneralhome.com SMG Computer Solutions ......................................................... www.smgcomputersolutions.com SMG Web Design ................................................................................. www.smgwebdesign.com Stortz Satellite ......................................................................................... www.stortzsatellite.com Superior Financial ...................................................................... www.SuperiorFinancialLLC.com TNT Lawn Service ............................................................................... www.tntlawnservices.com Wintergreen Lawn ..............................................................................www.wintergreenlawn.com Wholesale Drapery Services ............................................................................... www.drapery-services.com

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY, JAN. 24 Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels. For fundraiser info, call 507-867-3583.* Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* AA Meeting, 7pm, Faith United Methodist Church, Spring Valley. “Living in the Solution.” Newcomers welcome.* Adult Children Anonymous (formerly known as Adult Children of Alcoholics) meeting, 7pm. Call Deb 507-765-5336 for info.* Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in the Pio neer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian. Church, Mill St, Rushford.* WEDNESDAY, JAN. 25 Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-5pm. 1300 West Tracy Rd. Spring Valley.* THURSDAY, JAN. 26 Free Senior Coffee, 9am, Heritage Grove, Harmony.* Storyhour, Harmony Public Library, 225 3rd Ave. SW, 11:00 – 11:45, Preschool ages, No School No Storyhour.*

Canton Senior Citizens meet at 1pm for cards and visiting, Canton Community Center.* Preston AA Group, 7:30pm, United Methodist Church, Preston. For more info, call 507-951-6029.* FRIDAY, JAN. 27 Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, Senior Citizens Day, 9am-10am. 1300 West Tracy Rd. Spring Valley, MN.* Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St. Chatfield.* Harmony AA meeting, 8pm, Harmony Community Center, 3rd Ave SW, Meeting Room 1. Call 507-886-3240 for info.* SATURDAY, JAN. 28 Lanesboro AA Group, 8:00pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, call 507-251-1771 or 765-2518.* SUNDAY, JAN. 29 NA Meeting, 7:00pm, United Methodist Church, downstairs, Preston. Call Jay for info 507-765-4979. * Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm. Fountain Lutheran Church, south Main St. and Highway 52.*

MONDAY, JAN. 30 Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.* TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) Meeting, Spring Valley Care Center Activity Room. Weigh-in from 5:456 p.m. Meeting from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Questions contact Judy at 507-3462469.* NA Meeting, 7:00pm, United Methodist Church, downstairs, Preston. Call Jay for info 507-765-4979. * Do you have more DVDs or Music CDs than you need?

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Sexual Assault Program ~ Victim/Witness Assistance Program 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 Mon-fri 765-2805 or call 24 hr crisis line Toll-free 1-877-289-0636 All services are free & confidenital

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Monday, January 23, 2012

Classifieds

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FOR SALE

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Oak and elm firewood, split and dry. $70/pickup load. Harmony, MN. 507272-9089. s23- o

50 big round bales for sale. Net wrapped, first crop, alfalfa mixed. Will trade for young stock. 467-2333. f23,30,6x

words cannot express our thanks and gratitude to everyone who, in so many ways, have done so much to help me out since my aneurysm, my stay in the hospital and returning home. I want to especially thank our great ambulance and EMT crew for their decision that saved my life. Thanks to all who sent cards, prayers, visits, food, flowers, made trips to Rochester for my appointments, gift certificates for gas and food, Pastor Kerry’s visits, my Aunt Jackie who let me stay a week at her motel after my hospital stay and for those that took turns staying there with me. A thank you to the crew from school that raked my yard. A big thanks to Diana for your help with my computer posting. What a great bunch of people, only in a small town are we treated so well. A huge thank you to my family for everything you did, you made my recovery so much easier. Especially my mom, who has put in so many long hours helping us. Thanks everyone for your concerns and wishes. God Bless. Carrie Hanson Jeff, Corey and family Chris & family t23- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The family of Bertha Smedsrud wishes to thank everyone who remembered us with expressions of sympathy, flowers,and memorials. A special thanks to the staff of Harmony Healthcare for years of loving care. Thanks to Pastor Betsy and Pastor Kyle for their part in the funeral service and also the serving group for the lunch. Thanks to Lindstrom Funeral Home for helping with all the arrangements and Mayo Hospice for their care in Mom’s final days . Suzanne & Norm Foster Marsha & Roger Johnson Rob & Becky Smedsrud Mary& Tim Chafins Jeanne & Larry Burbaugher Jamie & Donna Smedsrud t23- o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Patio/wall flat rock for sale. Have 7 4’x4’ pallets stacked 2’ to 3’ high of flat rock. Asking $100 a pallet. Call 507-4595040 s3tfn- x Purebred female cocker spaniel, 11 weeks old, rust color, wormed and 1st set of shots. $125. Harmony, MN. 507-2729089. s23- o

Le Blanc B-flat Clarinet in excellent condition. Has been under Kephart’s Maintenance Coverage since purchased new. $300 Call 507-459-2357. s23,30- x

EZ-GO & Yamaha GOlf Carts SaleS & Service New & USed Ivan Vreeman harmony, mn 507-273-6928

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CONSTRUCTION

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Carpet, Furniture, Floors, Furnace Duct Cleaning, Fire & Water Damage, Janitorial Service.

The clean you expect Jeff Hebl, owner The service you deserve 507-467-4798 • Lanesboro, MN

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and Cabinetry

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Fountain, MN

• Remodeling • gaRages • sheds & moRe C:507-272-3624 Lic# 20474301

HungeRHolt caRpentRy

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MELDAHL CONSTRUCTION INC. PETERSON, MN 55962 • 507-875-2496 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: Grain Bin ConstruCtion & Tear Down , Millwright, Grain Legs, Auger, and Conveyor Construction, Concrete Construction.

30 Ton, 136 ft Boom Truck Service

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Dave’s Plumbing & Heating, Air Conditioning LLC

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, January 23, 2012

PUBLIC NOTICES

REAL ESTATE

Forestville town board notice of audit Forestville Town Board will hold the Board of Audit meeting on February 14, 2012, at 7:30pm at the Forestville Town Hall. Connie Morger Clerk - Forestville Township Publish 23,30

by the Mortgage was $3,300.00. 13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $4,812.33. 14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Fillmore County, Minnesota, at public auction on February 2, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., at the Main Lobby of the Courthouse, Courthouse Square, Preston, MN 55965. 15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 months after the date of sale. 16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on August 3, 2012. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Dated: 12/15/2011 First southeast bank, formerly Canton sTate bank 111 North Main Street, Canton, MN 55922 Mortgagee Richard A. Nethercut, PA By: /s/ Richard Nethercut Richard A. Nethercut Attorney at Law (130072) 32 Main Avenue North | PO Box 657 Harmony, MN 55939-0657 T 507.886.6131 F 507.886.2711 richard@ranlaw.net Publish,19,26,2,9,16,23

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-12-29 In Re: Estate of JEAN GOLDSMITH, 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 April 17, 1992. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Ross Goldsmith, whose address is 31689 County 5, Chatfield, MN 55923, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as co-personal representatives or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative have the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of testamentary the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: 1/12/2012 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator

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notice of mortgage foreclosure sale Date: 12/15/2011 You are notified that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. DATE OF MORTGAGE: 11/2/2009 2. MORTGAGOR: Lester A. Sackett, a single person 3. Mortgagee: Canton State Bank, 111 North Main Street, Canton, MN 55922, now First Southeast Bank. 4. Recording Information: Recorded on 11/09/2009, as Document Number 375903, in the Office of the County Recorder of Fillmore County, Minnesota. 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: None. INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 09.0085.010 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: The West 43 feet of Lots 150 and 151, City of Canton, Fillmore County, Minnesota. 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 300 North Ida Street, Canton, MN 55922. OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the mortgage is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, Subd. 30. The name of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is mortgagee, Canton State Bank, 111 North Main Street, Canton, MN 55922, now First Southeast Bank. 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Mortgagee, Canton State Bank. Information regarding foreclosure 11. The requisties of Minn. stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 12. The original principal amount secured

CUTE & CLEAN RANCH

NEW LISTING

380 MAIN ST NORTH, CHATFIELD

$59,900

#4033840

• 2 Bedrooms • Main floor living • New appliances • Newer furnace • Central air • Roof • Driveway • 6 Panel doors • Modernized kitchen • Water softener

TIM DANIELSON E-mail: homes@timdanielson.com www.timdanielson.com 272 Main St. North Chatfield MN 55923 Phone: 867-9100 Cell: 259-9110

CHARACTER GALORE - SUPERIOR MAINTAINED

315 BENCH ST SW, CHATFIELD

$129,900

#4030895

• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Original woodwork • Leaded windows • Paneled doors • Hardwood floors • 2 Enclosed porches • Numerous improvements

GREAT LOCATION

NEW LISTING

211 CLIFF ST NE, CHATFIELD

$169,900

#4034271

• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • 3 Family/living areas • Large lot w/mature trees & private backyard • Formal dining • Gas fireplace • 6 panel doors • Quiet street close to school • Storage shed

ATTENTION FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS

LOTS FOR SALE

CHATFIELD – Fingerson & Donahoe First Subd. Covenant controlled neighborhood with lg cul-de-sac, walk-out lots w/private backyards. Lots starting at $29,900. NEW PRICING AND ADDITIONAL LOTS AVAILABLE! LANESBORO – 1.43 acre building site within city limits. Great views, walkout, city utilities, protective convenants apply. $44,900 #4031256 RACINE – Lyman’s Second Subdivision. Located in newer development on cul-de-sac street with city utilities, choice of builder and covenant controlled. Hurry only 3 lots available. Prices starting at $22,900.

ELCOR

Realty Co.

644 FILLMORE ST. E, PRESTON

$54,900

#4014280

• 2 Bedrooms • Den/office • New furnace and C/A

SOLD

1415 LONE STONE CT SE, CHATFIELD

• 2 Bedroom • 2004 Ranch • Full basement • Steel siding • Quality windows • 2 Car garage

3 FILLMORE ST SE, CHATFIELD

• 2 Bedroom plus den • Gas fireplace • Sunroom • Breakfast nook & dining room • Updated windows • Corner lot close to downtown • Very clean

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

#4033600

• 1 Bedroom • Main floor living • Garage • Permanent siding • Appliances • New roof • Convenient walk to downtown • 0.22 acre lot • Move-in condition • Immediate possession

BEAUTIFUL OLD WORLD CHARM NEW PRICE

613 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD

$144,900

#4029563

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 3,526 sq. ft. • Original woodwork • Hardwood floors • 2 Car attached garage and 1 car detached 1998 QUALITY BUILT RANCH

216 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD

$174,900

#4033694

• 4 Bedrooms (3 on main) • 2 Baths (master) • Paneled doors • Vaulted ceilings • Quaility windows • Deck • Private backyard • 2,948 sq ft

MAIN FLOOR LIVING!

316 MAIN ST SW, PRESTON

• 4 Bedroom • 2 Car garage • 2 Lots • Modernized kitchen & bathroom • Vinyl siding • Updated windows • Quiet location • Close to river & trail

TOWNHOMES

$59,900

#4031769

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

2 AVE B NE, CHATFIELD

Preston

3 bdrm, 3 bath, walkout rambler on 1+ acre, vaulted ceilings, master suite, MF laundry. 3 car detatched insulated, heated garage w/ workshop & 3/4 bath. 420 Parkside Dr. $279,900 MLS#4032983

Preston Great 1 1/2 story 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath and attached 3 season porch. One car detached garage and Flat Lot. $64,900 $59,900 MLS #4031651 Preston 3 bdrm, Rambler, MF Laundry, Large Garage, low maintenance exterior, Close to swimming pool park and trail $109,900 • MLS#4030099 New Listing Exceptional 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 story with tons

of wood flooring & panel walls, large kitchen with “L” shaped island and informal dining, hot tub room off master brdm. $179,000 MLS #4033170

RichaRd Milne

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AlwAys CAll RAndy BARnes

Randy Barnes 507-251-3271

410 N. Main, Harmony, MN • (Across from Kwik Trip) VeRy seCluded spot Lots of privacy. Twelve year old large modular home on 25 acres. Beautiful country setting. Hunter’s dream area. 40’ x 80’ pole shed of which 40’ is insulated shop. Could be handy man’s dream. Bring horses and four-wheelers, plenty of room and trails. 16165 351st Ave, Harmony. $165,000. Always call Randy Barnes for appointment, 507-251-3271. ReCently loweRed $10K Well kept older home on large lot in nice neighborhood, newer kitchen, stained glass window, open staircase, main floor living, newer roof, priced to move. 225 3rd Ave. SE, Harmony. $49,900. Always call Randy Barnes for appointment, 507-251-3271.

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CHARMING DOLL HOUSE

$59,900

1006 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD

& Associates

Real Estate, LLC

FAX it in! 507-765-2468

Matthew J. Opat, P.A. Matthew J. Opat, Attorney MN# 82636 P.O. Box 455, 22 Street SE 2nd St. Chatfield, MN 55923 Telephone: 507-867-4080 Publish 16,23

AFFORDABLE RANCH

Richard Milne

WINTER IN ARIZONA For sale, furnished 12x60 mobile home in Arizona City, AZ. Extended living room, sun decks, carport. Asking $9,000. Information, pictures at 520/466-5208 MCAN

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women or people securing custody of children under 18.

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CHARMING STARTER HOME WITH UPDATES

$89,900

#4029937

• 2 Bedrooms • 0.52 Acre lot • No backyard neighbors • Updated throughout • Hardwood floors • Gas stove • Permanent siding • New roof • Mature trees

GREAT LOCATION NEW LISTING

$149,900

317 PROSPECT ST. SE, CHATFIELD

#4034111

• 4 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Storage shed • Large quality windows • Steel siding • Deck • Quiet dead end street close to park UPDATED WITH CHARACTER ON 12.69 ACRES

$99,900

21 GROVE ST NE, CHATFIELD

#4029199

• 2 Bedrooms • 2 Full Baths • 2 Car Garage (24x28) • 2 City lots • Fireplace • Hardwood floors • Vinyl siding FULLY FINISHED 2005 WALKOUT

NEW PRICE

1149 LONE STONE CT SE, CHATFIELD

$154,900

• 4 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Quality windows • Open layout • Mainfloor laundry • Deck • Heated garage • Nicely landscaped

#4031391

HOBBY FARM-PRIVATE SETTING

UNIQUE LAYOUT

521 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD

$129,900

#4027871

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

STEP BACK INTO TIME NEW LISTING

225 3RD ST SW, CHATFIELD

$164,900

#4034269

• 3 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Solid doors • Hardwood floors • Pocket doors • 9’ Ceilings • Master suite • Granite tops • Newer windows • Fireplace • 2 Car garage • Historic home

COMMERCIAL

RETAIL OR OFFICE SPACE

20602 CTY 2, CHATFIELD

$339,900

#4033043

• 5 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3,085 sq ft • Main floor living • Refinished hardwood floors • New septic • On blacktop • Several well-kept outbuildings • 2.5 miles from town

VERY RUSTIC WITH OPEN LAYOUT

$159,900

414 COTTAGE GROVE AVE, PRESTON

#4025648

• 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Wood/vaulted ceilings • 3 Car garage • No backyard neighbors

$279,900

#4032099

• Updated 1966 1.5 story • 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Numerous outbuildings • Fenced pasture w/pond • Paved road • New septic

TOTALLY UPDATED INSIDE & OUT

255 1ST AVE NE, HARMONY

$139,900

#4021335

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

NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES

REMARKABLE ORIGINAL WOODWORK

222 SILVER ST S, WYKOFF

43 ACRES

34392 CTY 12, LANESBORO

$79,900

#4031606

• 5 Lg bedrooms • Hardwood floors • Main floor living • Lg lot w/no backyard neighbors • Updated roof & furnace

135 GOLD ST SOUTH, WYKOFF

$119,900

#4029728

• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Bath • 2 Car garage • New roof • Updated throughout • Original • Gorgeous French Second Empire cottage

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

www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

218 MAIN ST SOUTH, CHATFIELD

$59,900

#4029131

• Solid main floor building plus basement • Includes warehouse w/loading dock

GREAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

REDUCED 100K

150 HWY 30 WEST, CHATFIELD

$549,900

#4026186

• 18 Unit hotel/motel w/Community Room & Banquet Hall • 18,277 sq. ft. under one roof • Includes 3 bdrm, 2 bath home • 3.2 acres COMMERCIAL BUILDING DOWNTOWN

212 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD

$74,900

#4027142

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

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, January 23, 2012

Select Properties

Roxanne Johnson, Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI

Email RoxanneJohnson@remax.net nEw Listing: ComfortABLE By dEsign, 2 bdrm, 2 bath townhome offers everything on one level. Open floor plan, generous living space, southern exposure. Huge master bedroom, huge walk-in closet. Attached heated super sized one car garage. Harmony $129,900 spACE insidE & out: 4 bdrm, 2 bath home, 2 fireplaces. Attached 2 car garage. Updated siding, shingles, and windows. Almost an acre! $132,500 room for fAmiLy & friEnds: 4 bdrm, 2 bath home, LL familyrm, brick fireplace, masterbedrm, walk-in closets. 24 x 26 det garage. Deck & screen porch. Harmony $122,900

onE LEvEL Living: 2 bdrm, ranch home on corner lot. Open kitchen-dining breakfast bar. Large 2 car attached garage. Harmony. Only $112,000

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Just LikE nEw: Totally redone from top to bottom, this 3 bedroom, 2 story home has new kitchen, baths. Large yard. Harmony $85,000 story brick home 3 bdrm, 2 bath, oak wood floors, open staircase, wonderful enclosed & open porches. Garden & garage. Preston, $79,900

HErE’s A HonEy: Super layout this 2 bedroom ranch has beautiful oak hardwood floors & many updates. Covered patio, and X Lg 1 opportunity: Commercial retail/office building with full size 2 bedroom living area on 2nd floor. 2 car det. garage. car garage. Harmony $72,500 Separate entrances front and back. Super income opportunity or bring your business to Harmony. Call for Harmony EDA supEr stArtEr HomE: Well business loan oportunities. Harmony $64,900 kept 3 bedroom home is move in rEstAurAnt: Excellent business, excellent location. Call ready. 2 1/2 car heated garage. for detail. Large semi-private lot. Cheaper than CommErCiAL Lot: Main St location, cement pad, Canton rent! Preston $68,500 $4,950

Brenda Sheldon,

ABR, GRI 715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com 242 main street s, wykoff $59,900, Reduced - Very sharp home. 3 bedroom home w / d e n - o ff i c e . Eat-in kitchen, formal dining, 3 season porch, attached garage, perm siding & storage shed. Patio area in back yard. Separate laundry-mud room area. Move in ready!

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

HousE & sHop: Affordable living, 3 bedrooms home includes 24 x 40 detached storage building with 12 x 40 attached garage. Greenleafton. $64,900 efficient LivinG One of the nicest affordable properties you will find! Great lot, super location, & well kept. Harmony $35,900

spACE & AffordABLE: Spacious 3 bdrm home with large master bedroom, walk-in closet, deck, 6 car att. garage on a huge lot. $69,500 PENdING! Additional 3.7 acre farm land/lot: For sale $18,500 Canton 40 sECLudEd ACrEs: Good mixture of woods and open area located north side of the Big Woods. Super hunting, camping, good access. Drake Rd, Lanesboro $120,000 Lot With vieW - Lanesboro - Buildable lot 1/3 of an acre, awesome view on edge of town city utilities. $31,000 BuiLding Lots: Newest subdivision in Harmony, 8 nice sized lots, some walk outs, starting at $14,900 LifestyLe to enjoy! Two bedroom, 2 bath condo, cherry wood cabinets, granite countertops, maple hardwood flooring, 12 ft ceilings. Enjoy incredible views. Secure access, handicapped access. Garage stall included Lanesboro $150,000 neW constrUction - Condo top floor unit, in Lanesboro offers incredible views of damn, bass pond, downtown and north bluff. Furnace & electrical service installed, water & sewer stubbed to unit. You design and finish to your desire. A suggested floor plan is offered. Garage stall included.

604 pleasant Ave., spring valley, $117,500 - Great 2 story. Completely remodeled & updated with new foundation with in-floor heat. Lower level is ready for expansion - all sheet rocked and primed. Egress windows for 2 future bdrms, family room and rough in bath. New 26x32 garage to be built this fall. Hardwood floors, original wood work and crown molding - great buy!

Todd Hadoff

chatfieLd - Older home on large lot located close to high school and pool. Vinyl siding, enclosed porch, main floor laundry and wood floors. Would also make a good rental property. Was $54,900 redUced $48,900 chatfieLd - Great location for this ranch home on dead-end street. 3 bedrooms on main floor, 2 baths, main floor laundry, 3-season porch, newer water heater and furnace. Could have a 4th bedroom in lower level. Oversized 2+garage. $114,900 chatfieLd - 3+ bedroom rambler w/2 baths, newer windows, gas fireplace, 2 car garage, vinyl siding. Located close to parks and downtown. All appliances will stay. $129,900 $119,900 chatfieLd - Turn of the century home on large corner lot. Main floor master bedroom, main floor laundry, wood floors, 9’ ceilings, builtins, screened in porch and (28x32) garage/ shop. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, all brick exterior, storage shed, garden area, and combo heat (nat. gas and wood). $125,900 chatfieLd - toWnhoUse - Great price on this immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhouse. Formal dining room, living room, open kitchen with center island. Family room in lower level with w/o to patio and fenced yard. Deck is covered and ideal for relaxing. 2+ garage is insulated and sheetrocked. now $134,900

EAsy to EnJoy: Neat remodel, this 2 bedroom offers a new kitchen & bath, 6 panel oak doors, updated plumbing, windows, furnace & more. 2 car det. garage, deck. $69,900

24.7 ACrE - HistoriC BriCk HomE: Ideal location, picturesque setting. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, mature trees, outbuildings. 20 tillable top notch soils. Harmony. $212,000 30 ACrEs -HorsE/LivEstoCk propErty: Totally renovated walk-out ranch home. Attached 2 car heated garage, with shop space, 36 x 48 steel shed, & small shelter. Fenced pasture with spring fed creek. South of Spring Valley $ 272,900 5 ACrEs - 5 miLE viEw: Custom built 3 bdrm, 3 bath walk-out ranch. Open & bright main floor. LL fireplace, walk out, large deck. Nicely landscaped. Couldn’t build for this price! $244,900 5 ACrE - HomE & sHop: REdUCEd Traditional 4 bedroom, 2 story, 2 baths, well maintained with new 28x28 garage. Det. heated shop w/220, 60x45 pole shed, 3 acres crop or pasture use. Call for viewing. $124,900 REDUCED $121,900 Country HomE on ACrEAgE: Original character in tack. Large 2 story home, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, home. You’ll love the built-ins, hardwood floors, large pantry, & home office. Det garage, 80 x 44 steel shed, on hard surface road. $129,900 21+ ACrE Country HomE: 2 story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with part finished walk-out basement. 20x20 det. garage plus 28x32 shop, 58x84 pole shed. Barn, cattle shed, 24x60 barn with box stall. Rotational grazing, windbreak & stream. Priced to sell! $179,900

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

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

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

25 Center St. W, Harmony, MN 55939

BordEring County: 3 bedroom ranch with many updates, full basement offers room to expand, attached 1 car garage and deck. Harmony $84,900 comfortabLe LivinG: Clean & bright 3 bedroom ranch, offers a very nice basement with potential. Newer det. garage and a great location. $82,500 Harmony vieW over Lanesboro: Charming 2 bdrm home with open staircase, hardwood floors, high ceilings, and unbelievable space. 1 block to most everything. Lanesboro $96,900

Office: (507) 886-4221 Toll Free: 888-839-2142 www.remax-selectproperties.com

725 memorial drive, spring valley 107 gold st., wykoff, mn $44,900 Commercial $92,500 Great building (formerly the 2 bdrm 2 bath grocery store in Wykoff) townhouse with 1 apartment with sun room. ready to rent and the You'll love the other apartment still location - close needs to be finished. to grocery store, This building would convenience stores, banks and gas station. suit many potential Low maintenance fees and easy to heat. For businesses. For more information, please give me a more information - give me a call! call at 507-346-2060.

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Cell 507-259-5454 chatfieLd - Ideal location close to school, pool, and parks. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large foyer, family room w/build-ins, bookshelves and entertainment center. Deck, storage shed and 2+ attached garage. $139,900 chatfieLd - Spectacular walkout ranch, loaded with extras. Open floor plan offers 3 bedrooms on main floor, main floor laundry, hickory wood floors, 2 gas fireplaces, granite countertops, maple cabinets and trim. Master bedroom with private bath w/ceramic walk-in shower and whirlpool tub, race track ceiling and w/in closet. Lower level family room walks out to patio with built in grill, rec room & 4th bedroom & bath. reduced $249,900 foUntain - Ideal home to remodel and earn some equity. New vinyl siding, roof, windows, furnace and electrical. Wood floors, living room, dining room, main floor laundry, 3 bedrooms and large lot. Schools can be Chatfield, Lanesboro or Fillmore Central. Great price at $46,900 Lanesboro - great location close to state bike trail and great views of the scenic bluffs. Small studio cottage is ideal for weekend getaway. Room to expand. $37,900 redUced $28,500

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Lanesboro - Charm and character describe this home with original Douglas fir floors. Main floor has high ceilings and archways for character. Lower level is partially sheetrocked. Newer 2 car garage and great location to state trails & park. $114,900

ROCHESTER ANd SE MN

Lanesboro - 3+bedroom ranch with private backyard, 2 baths, main floor laundry, newer flooring, open floor plan, c/a,steel siding, large deck and 2+garage. $124,900 Preston - This large rambler sits on quiet street & had great views of deck. Home has been updated. Large open kitchen and dining room, living room, large master bedroom, and main floor laundry. Large lower level family room with w/out to covered patio. New siding, windows flooring and heated garage. Was $139,900 now $129,900 rochester -toWnhome - Hard to find townhome in Salem Point. Enjoy the water view from the 4-season porch or private patio. Large living room w/fireplace, separate formal dining room, master bedroom w/full bath and w/in closet. Open kitchen w/center island. 2nd level has 2 additional bdrms, full bath & family room. now $345,000

commerciaL - Business not closing, just for sale. wykoff - gold st. restaurant - Established restaurant, turn key operation. Building completely renovated, equipment is newer and all inventory stays. Restaurant menu offers pizza, steak and fish specials, and more. Ideal for catering & deliveries. Additional dining area in lower level. $285,000 commerciaL- chatfieLd - Tacades Sports Bar/Restaurant. Excellent opportunity to own this high traffic, well established sports bar/ restaurant. Turn-key opertation. Building and all equipment are in excellent condition. Additional bar area for private parties. $540,000

It’s a great time to buy with the low interest rates! Call - 507-259-5454

farm/acreaGes chatfieLd - Great location for this 5 bedroom, 4 bath 2-story home on 1.7 acre lot backing up to woods. Main floor has open floor plan w/kitchen, kitchen dining, living room w/fireplace, 4-season porch, formal dining room & laundry. Lower level is finished with family room w/fireplace and w/o to patio, 2 additional bedrooms, kitchenette/ wet bar, & 3/4 bath. 3-car insulated garage, 2 patios, private fenced yard, & 20x26 carriage house w/TV, phone & ethernet. $369,900 Lanesboro - 14 acre paradise just north of Lanesboro. 1 mile from Eagle Bluff, close to Root River & State Trail. Ideal for horses or cattle. Large open kitchen & formal dining room, newer living room with fireplace and knotty pine. Main floor laundry, 4-season porch, large deck with hot tub, sauna, putting green and more. Barn w/shop above and heated shop/garage below. mabeL - Cabin on 16 acres-gorgeous 16 acre wooded site with new cabin, well and septic. Knotty pine interior, steel siding, covered porch, infloor heat, kitchen, bath, laundry and loft area. Ideal for weekend getaway, rec land and great hunting. $159,900 $149,900 Preston - 15 acres - gorgeous setting for the 15 aces w/great hunting. House has been updated & SoldVinyl remodeled. siding, wrap around deck, new c/a & wood-burner/ l/p combo for heat. Garage has 10’ door & is hooked-up for in-floor heat. Shop is heated & has air plus 1/2 bath. You’ll love the privacy & the setting. $209,900 $199,900

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, January 23, 2012

EMPLOYMENT

SERVICES

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

Are you a caring, energetic person who likes helping the elderly? Spring Valley Senior Living has a part-time overnight shift available in our Housing with Services setting. Shift includes every other weekend plus overnight shift differential. No experience necessary - we will train you to be part of our team. If interested, please send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h16,23- o

Nicole Schriever’s Child Care currently has openings for infant through school age. Open Mon. Thru Fri. 6am- to 6pm. Full time and part time schedules accepted. Located 1 mile north of Harmony. Elementary teaching license, food program, activities, large yard/deck for outside play, and occasional field trips. Contact Nicki at 507-272-4457 with more questions. v16,23,30- o

Help wanted on organic dairy farm. Call Steve at 507-951-7017. h23,30- x Now Hiring: Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500.00 weekly potential. Info. 1-985-646-1700 DEPt. MN-485. h9,16,23- x spring valley Senior Living is currently looking for a caring individual to fill the position of RN Charge Nurse. This is a part time position and includes every other weekend. Shift and weekend differentials offered. If interested, please send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h16,23- o On-site manager needed Rushford Manor Apartments in Rushford is seeking an on-site property manager team. Must have maintenance & administrative skills. Must live on-site. FREE rent + hourly wage. Employment application required and found on www.lifestyleinc.net or by calling 507-451-8524, tdd 507-451-7040. EOE. h16,23- o

Full Time

Clement Salaried Farms

AssistAnt FArm mAnAger Knowledge of Large Equipment Operation, GPS Mapping Duties include: Planting, spraying, harvesting, tillage, anhydrous applicating and equipment maintenance. Candidates must have or be able to obtain a valid Class A CDL license. Must be self-motivated, have attention to detail and excellent people and communication skills. Competive wage. Serious inquires only.

Send resume to: 12515 County Rd. 3. Spring Valley, MN 55975

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals • Part-Time Nurse, Night Shift (RN or LPN) • 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

Top pay on excellent runs! Regional runs, steady miles, frequent hometime, new equipment. Automatic detention pay! CDL-A, 6 mos. Exp req. 866-322-4039. www.Drive4Marten.com EEOE/AAP. h23- x Spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking to fill a part-time evening cook position. Every other weekend worked is required. Experience is not necessary but will be preferred. To apply send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975, or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com EOE. h23,30- o

Safe. Secure. Smart

ASSEMBLERS

Successful candidates should possess the ability to assemble products by interpreting print packets and bill of materials, be able to accurately measure components and assemblies, utilize a variety of hand, power, and air tools, and perform repetitive work within set standards. Previous experience is a plus.

ASSEMBLY WELdERS Must be able to accurately read and interpret print packets, instructions, and work orders for assigned jobs, and fabricate aluminum and/or steel components, sub-assemblies or assemblies as required using proper welding techniques. The successful candidate will be able to work with minimal supervision and will be selfmotivated. Previous welding experience is required. Wages are based upon experience. Featherlite offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes health insurance, life and disability insurance, dental insurance, 125 Plans for Medical and Child Care Reimbursement, 401K, vacation and personal time, holiday pay, prescription safety eyeglasses program, and others. If you would like to learn more about the opportunities currently available at Featherlite, please apply at our Cresco facility, 816 7th Street West, anytime between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Featherlite, Inc. does require pre-employment drug screening.

EOE/M/F/V/D

Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o We specialize in rebuilding alternator and starters for auto truck and farm implement. Same day service. We do MN DOT inspections. Hi Tech Rebuilders, Rushford, 508-864-7440 and 507-459-1504 v11/21-1/16- o We Repair windows and screens. Fast, friendly, honest service. Kingsley Mercantile. Harmony. 507-886-2323. v27eow- o

Energetic, self-motivated, experienced person wanted with good mechanical skills to repair and install silo unloaders, feeders, conveyors, barn stalls, etc. Must be able to work with our bagging machines as well. Insurable drivers license required. (Clean driving record) Excellent pay and benefits. Apply in person. S.E. Minnesota Silo and equipment. St. Charles, MN. h23,30,6- o

A Perfect cut tree service - tree trimming and removal, hedge trimming, fenceline clearing. 15 years experience climbing and basket work. 507-743-TREE, Chad Wangen. Fully licensed and insured. Cell 507-272-0394. v7/20-7/30/12- x

Care attendant for adult inhome. Cares, housekeeping and cooking. Overnights possible. Travel possible. Selfmotivated. $13/hour. Spring Valley. 507251-2978. h23,30- o

Jason Mensink Construction

MANAGING EDITOR needed to head operations of two neighboring community papers. Must be willing to relocate to Clara City, MN. For job description email kbanner@tds.net MCAN

Harmony, MN 507-951-1210

•Siding •Windows •Rooﬁng •Doors •Decks •Drywall •Custom Cabinets & Woodworking Free •All Carpentry Needs Estimates

EXPERIENCED DRIVERS NEEDED Must have class A CDL, 3 years of verifiable experience. Owner operators and company positions. Midwest/South/East. Van/ Flat/ Step. Call 888/544-4285 MCAN RECRUITING EVENT We are seeking employees with Plastics experience: Finishers, Quality Control, Mold Technicians, Set up Technicians, Supervisors, Material Handlers, Machine Operators. Plastics experience is preferred but not required. All shifts are three 12 hour days and 1 one 6 hour day each week, earning 2 hours of OT every week. There are day, night, weekend day and weekend night shifts. Wages start at $11/ hour and Shift differentials are offered. The Employees will train in their Maple Plain facility and once trained, they will work in Rosemount. The work connection is holding a recruiting event at the Rosemount community center. Saturday, January 28th 12-3 p.m. Meeting Room 210, 13885 South Robert Trail Rosemount, MN 55068. For additional information call 763/682-5524. Please plan to complete our application at the event. Bring with you identification that establishes identity and eligibility to work in the United States. MCAN HELP WANTED!† Make $1000 a Week mailing brochures from home! Guaranteed Income! FREE Supplies! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.homemailerprogram.net (VOID IN SD) (MFPA)

Featherlite, Inc., manufacturer of custom order and standard model specialty trailers located in Cresco is seeking motivated individuals to fill the following positions:

TRANSMISSION REBUILDING: Foreign and domestic, auto & light truck. 12 month 12,000 mile warranty. Call for prices. Brown’s Tire, Battery, & Transmission. Rushford 507-864-2969 or 1-888-864-7049. v20tfn- o

FAX it in! 507-765-2468

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AUCTION CALENDAR

Tues., Jan. 31 - 10:00am, Fillmore Farms AG Land Lease Auction, 140 acres located in Bloomfield Township. Auction will take place at Gehling Implement and Auction Co., Preston, MN. For more info. contact Gehling Auction, Inc. 507-765-2131, www. gehlingauction.com. Notice in the Journal. Sat., Feb. 25 - Farm Equip. - Construction Consignment Auction. For More Info call Tony Montgomery Realty & Auction, 507-421-0232 or 507-259-7502 or www.tmracompany.com. Notice in the Journal. On-line AuctiOn infOrmAtiOn

Bidding ends Tues., Jan. 31 at 7pm - Real Estate, 224 Mill St., Peterson, MN - house, garage w/ heated workshop, 68 x 250 lot. Bid online at www. darrauctions.com. On-Line Auctions, Pizza Shop, food Service & Grocery Store, Hand & Long Guns, Trucks & Trailers,Pickus & SUV’s, Construction, Tractors ,see website for daily updates www.bid-2-buy.com. Call Curt 612-701-8677.

FOR RENT Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available Immediately. 7652131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfn- o Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Do you need storage while in the process of moving? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x KENILWORTH APARTMENTS of Lanesboro has 1 bedroom apts. for seniors 62+ or handicapped/disabled. Rent based on income. Onsite laundry, large communtiy room and patio for tenant use. Call 507-467-2222 EHO r4tfn- o For rent: 2 BD apt with garage in Fountain. 507-259-6961. r19tfn- o

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For rent - spacious 2 BR apt in Preston. $375/month including heat. 507-272-9889 or 507-765-4521. r9,16- o Relisting 2 BR, 2 BA country house near Peterson for rent. Call 507450-5891. r9,16,23,30- x 2 BR, 1.5 BA house in Lanesboro for rent. $550 + utilities. Call Wendy 507-6965054. r16,23- x

507-951-1698

Country home for rent: Two or three bedroom, ranch style home for rent 5 miles south of Harmony. 5+ acres and there is room for horses. Available April 1, 2012, possibly sooner. Double garage with work area, wooded grove, perennial gardens, asparagus patch, apple trees, vegetable garden. New paint, carpet and vinyl throughout the home. $625/month. Call 412-600-5127. r16,23- o

Randy Haakenson • Commercial • Residential • Agricultural

3 Bedroom $450/month Preston - No Pets 507-259-6740. r16,23- o

Shamiah Womeldorf, Rural Lanesboro

326 Parkside Dr. SE Res 507-765-2297 Preston, MN 55965 Cell 507-251-5535

For Rent in Preston: 4 bedroom house, appliances included. NS, NP. $400/ month plus utilities. $350 deposit. Month to month lease. 507-273-7801. r23- o

TNT Lawn Service

For Rent: Nice 2 bedroom apartment east of Harmony. First month free with signed lease and deposit. 507-459-2012. r23,30,6,13- o

make arrangements now for your lawn care

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Run Time: 2 hrs. 26 mins. Bring your own bucket for popcorn and save!

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Thank You:

The family of Mike Stahnke doesn’t have enough words to say thank you to everyone for all the flowers, cards, food, thoughts and prayers, and everything you have done for our family. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our homes with all the kind words and all the great memories shared with us about Mike.

We l c o m e to t h e 50’s !

Bill and Carol Stahnke Jon and Sheila Stahnke & family Billy and Lori Stahnke & family Tracy, Zakk, Zabryna Stahnke

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FILLMORE CENTRAL

FALCON NEWS JAN. ~ FEb. 2012

Fillmore Central 7/8th Grade Band will perform at Minneapolis Convention Center Wartburg Honor band

The Fillmore Central 7/8th grade band will be performing at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Friday, February 17, 2011, at 10:30 AM. The 7/8th grade band has been selected as the premiere 7-8th grade band for this year’s event! The performance is part of the Annual Minnesota Music Educator’s Association Annual Mid-Winter Clinic. Several thousand music educators from around the state, nation, and world gather there to share ideas, listen to great music, and to gain further education in their areas. All fees and travel expenses associated with this performance have been provided for our students by Fillmore Central Schools, Harmony Arts Board, Preston Arts Council, Kephart’s Music, and Wellhaven Music. We are very grateful to these organizations for helping make this experience possible for our 7/8th band students and for their support of the band program at Fillmore Central.

5th & 6th Grade Math Wizards Competition

Congratulations to the following FCHS Band students on being selected to perform in the 2012 Wartburg College Honor Band on Feb. 4 and 5th: Ryan Mayer, Andrea Nolan, Gwen Petrillo, Mat Bradley, Cody Hendrickson, Kerri Dornink, and Janelle Christensen. 9th grade band students selected include: Leah Scheevel, Ruth Delano, Anna Christoph, and Katie Tammel. Alternates include Mike Walsh and Nick Powell.

2nd Annual Guard the Field High School Combine

6th Grade Team Includes: 1st row (L to R): Nate Haugerud, Bradley Heins, Connor Dols, Brady Dutton & Kayla Biel. Back (L to R): Matt Lutes, Alex Mathison, Brady Ristau, Kasey Koch, & Angela Voigt (Missing is Logan Corson) 5th Grade Team Includes: 1st row (L to R): Paige Dolinger, Courtney Nelson, Jay Bissen, Travis Sexton & Bennett Oelkers. Back (L to R): Katrina Bergey,Taryn Raaen, Daysha Erickson, Marissa Bremseth, & Hannah Rolfs (Missing is Amara Nelson) On Monday, January 9th, the Math Wizard competition was underway for another season. This year, the first meet was held at the Wykoff Middle School. They hosted teams from around the area including Fillmore Central, Mabel-Canton, Lanesboro, and Spring Grove. Math Wizards is an academic competition for 5th and 6th graders. At the meet, individual award winners included Alex Mathison and Nate Haugerud, who tied for 6th place in the Wizard Quiz. Nate also won an award for 4th place in the Individual Round. In the 5th grade, Bennett took 5th place in the Wizard Quiz while Katrina and Marissa tied for 9th place. Katrina also took 3rd place in the Individual Round.

Alex Mathison

Nate Haugerud

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No School - Teacher Work Day School Board Meeting 6:30pm Wartburg Honor Band Caucus Night - No activities after 6pm First Grade V.I.P. Lunch Valentine’s Day National FFA Week Feb. 19-25 No School ~ Presidents’ Day Ash Wednesday Early Childhood Screening Luther Dorian Honor Band School Board Meeting 6:30pm

Marissa Bremseth

Bennett Oelkers

Extra Exercise 9,175 laps in 3 days

Students returning from Christmas vacation needed some extra exercise. Each time a student ran 5 laps around the gym, they were asked to put a colored dot up on the gym wall. In 3 days they completed 9,175 laps.

Pictured above is Mrs. Keim’s 4/5 preschool class with an igloo they constructed from milk cartons.

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On Saturday, January 7th - Head Coach Chris Mensink and Players Nick Ebner, Jacob Ristau, and Zach Olstad attended the 2nd annual Guard the Field High School Combine at the Vikings training facility Winter Park in Eden Prairie. Players attended a question/ answer session with Minnesota Viking Players EJ Henderson, Phil Loadholt, Joe Web and Jamarca Sanford. They also participated in football stations, vertical jump, 40-yard dash, punt receiving, obstacle course, cone drills, throwing and catching, and 3 person route cover. The event also featured a question and answer session with the quarterback coach Craig Johnson and the special teams coordinator Mike Priefer, as well as a tour of the facility and locker rooms. Former Fillmore Central graduate and current National Guard recruiter Adam Knoepke helped organize the event - thanks to Adam for inviting Fillmore Central Players and coaches.

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