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The length the and project standards. concerns months after purchasing schedule also in poor to be of the project By JacKie Horsman building. “All the contractors By K irsten Zoellner The project is expected and many, but City Administrator no way we .com kept telling us there is by then, l.com massive. Upgraded utilitiesstreets Steve Sarvi has attempted to reasjackie@fillmorecountyjournal open kirsten@fillmorecountyjourna ownpur- could be ready to we completely reconstructed the public and business can Steve and Karla Tart April but we kept saying yes we will all it will be long-term sure “This is not something in chuckled having and sidewalks city, but for a ers that the city will do chased their business and yes we can,” Steve want to do. If we weren’t do positive for the to move the project along. to be 2013, but their vision had start- as he reminisced. And they did. utility problems, we wouldn’t last city still recovering, the impact Still, the city appears and ed way before that. For years the They opened with a completely mood The total cost stride it.” That was the overall in customers staggering. project been room. seems the had dining state Highhovers just over taking in remodeled bar and positive a Tart family fall of the impending is cozy to run of the project the city’s share attempting to put as Novem- at Tootie’s, a bar and grill, The feel of the restaurant way 43 project scheduled in $3.5 million with on it as possible. In Valley. Three of four and warm, very picturesque like including assess- spin the city hired long-time mar- Spring through the heart of Rushford the busifollow- at $1,695,858, lodge. years prior to buying assessment ber, 2014. Since September, Foster, Steve a true Minnesota went ments. The estimated consultant Sally Ryman The assess- keting the city with commu- ness from Tootieseriously conWith all the work that the ing the results of a preliminary Engi- costs are $337,142. to assist Karla had into the finished product,credit feasibility report by Otomo of the ments are expected to be shared nication and marketing for the and the decision they ultito give neering that detailed someproject, over 64 properties, with the prop- business community. Ryman has sidered made. Karla explained, Tarts are quickand friends who the to their family determined as those years of her mately potential $3.5 million went to Tootie’s after we helped with demolition and coming to erties to be benefit. MnDOT spent more than 30 “We gradually as has such city the with the most career with companies through recongames at Kingsland and them. grips with what’s before painfully will contribute $1.5 million to Minnesota Rural Electric Asso- kids’ to see it continue to be stood by them and Karla take Steve wanted more. struction. no Viafield, The city was already bring but O’Lakes, could of some the project, in the ciation, Land Co-op Elevator in a place where you Tarts have pride in knowing they hired aware of the conditions Businesses have grown and Farmers family.” The contractors and under the of the utilities that lay news of last seven years, with several new Rushford. “I’ve got an extensive your just that with a separate local building supplies stretch of roadway when from upstarts, but the potential effect background in getting people done room area that closes at purchased building “I believe all of could have some reelthe project trickled down better,” notes dining with the understanding locally as well. were from right of the util- the project dealing with having to work together it’s 9 p.m. in a our contractors the state level. Many with the Ryman. “For the community, e. that children do not belong to light ing. Already here in Spring Valley the city’s main thority issues were brought inconvenienc setting in the evening. the exception of the plumber who flooding in to give up the duration of the a headache; an is their life- bar by and worsened by pipe works oughfare forcommunity is essen- For businesses, this Their vision was so strong 2007, including 1885 project, the Rack’s for business We need to work together RACK’S Page 12 blood. opened See deteriorating Tarts state the rapidly of mercy which are 8 on June 5, 2013, just a few short inflow and tially at theto alternative routes See RUSHFORD Page and causing excessive as well is regards infiltration to the system, which are as a series of 1959 pipes
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Power and money Who is paying the most for electricity? The lowest electric rates in the nation in 2012 came from jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com the great state of Louisiana. But, Power costs money. When while the electric rates were 8.37 residents and business owners cents/kWh, the consumption of Fillmore County receive their was nearly 39 percent above the monthly utility bills, they see national average. Tri-County Electric firsthand the cost of their conCooperative sumption. But, how does your utility In the Fillmore County area, bill compare with others in the Tri-County Electric Cooperaregion and the nation? Specifi- tive (TEC) directly and indically, this article is going to focus rectly serves the most number of customers of any electric utility. on residential electric rates. According to TEC State and National Averages President/ The 2012 average monthly C E O bill (residential) in the UnitBrian ed States based on a report Kramprovided by the U.S. Energy beer, Information Administration was $107.28 with an average monthly consumption of 903 kilowatt hours (kWh) at a rate of 11.88 cents/kWh. In Minnesota, the average monthly consumption in 2012 was 793 kilowatt hours at a rate of 11.35 cents/kWh for an average monthly bill of $90.06. In neighboring states like Iowa, the rate was lower at 10.82 cents/ kWh, and Wisconsin was much higher at 13.82 cents/kWh. Obviously, the higher the kWh rate, the higher your electric bills are based on comparable consumption. serve If you were lucky enough to “We live in Hawaii in 2012, your about 11,000 average monthly electric bill m e m b e r s would have been $203.15 at a and have about rate of 37.34 cents/kWh. But, 13,000 active accounts.” since you would have been liv- Tri-County Electric Cooping in Hawaii with the highest erative, which employs 51 indielectric rates in the U.S., surely viduals in their service territory, your electric bill would have operates out of Rushford with been the least of your concerns. outposts in Caledonia, Harmony and Spring Valley. After all, you’re in Hawaii. By Jason Sethre
They serve the rural areas of Houston, Fillmore and Winona counties, including the cities of Brownsville, Canton, Fountain, and Houston. According to Krambeer, they “also serve wholesale power to the cities of Caledonia, Eitzen, Harmony, Lanesboro, Mabel, Peterson, Rushford, Spring Grove, and Whalan.” With TEC, they do have seasonal rate fluctuation, so the months of June, July and August are considered peak summer months for energy consumption. The most common residential rate for TEC customers (rural service) is 13.00 cents/kWh during the months of June, July, and August. During the other months out of the year, when energy consumption is less, the rate is 10.5 cents/kWh. So, based on the 2012 average monthly consumption of 793 kWh in Minnesota, your average Tri-County Electric Cooperative bill would run $106.27 per month for city service or $115.27 per month for rural service. TEC also offers “city, suburban, small commercial, large commercial and industrial service rates,” according to Krambeer. According to the TEC rates effective May 1, 2012, a city service (single-phase) basic monthly service charge is $23, while a basic monthly charge for rural service (single-phase) is $32. Krambeer did indicate See POWER Page 20
Preston supports current Renewable Fuel Standard By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com
The Preston City Council at their January 21 meeting authorized City Administrator Joe Hoffman to draft a letter on behalf of the city council to the Environmental Protection Agency to be signed by Mayor Kurt Reicks asking for continued support for homegrown biofuels. Councilman Robert Maust was absent. In November of last year, the EPA proposed reducing volume obligations set by Congress. The proposal would reduced the total renewable fuel volume from 18.15 billion gallons to 15.21 billion gallons for 2014. The EPA also has proposed reducing the volume of advanced biofuels, those required to be “at least 50 percent improvement to gasoline for greenhouse gas emissions,” from 3.75 billion gallons to 2.2 billion gallons. This advanced pool of biofuels would include a proposed 17 million gallons of cellulosic ethanol and 1.28 billion gallons of bio-based diesel. These additional proposals would
reduce the actual amount of grainbased ethanol to 13.01 gallons (last year’s number for grain-based ethanol was 13.8 billion gallons). The EPA proposals have been presented for public comment (60 days) until January 28. POET asked the city council for their support. They suggest the reduction in the volume would cause the plant to scale back on its production. Mayor Reicks had attended a meeting with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and noted the concern that the reduction in volumes would have a negative economic impact and result in a loss of jobs. The MDA forecasts that there could be a loss of 1,500 jobs related to biofuels across the state and a $610 million economic loss. Reicks said any individual interested in sending comments can do so. ADA Crosswalks Fillmore County has proposed “bump-outs” to meet American See PRESTON Page 14
Houston School Board looks at “World’s Best Workforce” include six parts. The first parts needed are clearly defined disangie@fillmorecountyjournal.com trict and school site goals and The Houston School Board benchmarks for instruction and held a meeting on January 21. student achievement for all stuAt the meeting, Superintendent dent subgroups. Rick gave an overview of the Secondly, a process for assessdistrict strategic plan to sup- ing and evaluating each student’s port teaching and learning that progress toward meeting state is aligned with new legislation’s and local academic standards “World’s Best Workforce” initia- and identifying the strengths tive. and weaknesses of instruction According to the Minnesota in pursuit of student and school Department of Education, the success and curriculum affecting district’s strategic plan must See HOUSTON Page 18 By A ngie Rodenburg
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Reading ReseaRch showcase Students in the Reading Research program proudly display their projects that they developed on various science topics that support the exploration of curriculum content and literacy skills. Thank you to the parents and teachers for your support and for attending the showcase last Friday! The projects were terrific, good job students!
gopheRs make RochesteR amateuR spoRts commission’s team & coach oF the YeaR Finalists The finalists for the Rochester Area Sports Banquet’s 2013 Sports Awards have been named and the winners will be announced at the ninth annual banquet to be held on Jan. 27 at Mayo Civic Auditorium. Dan Gable, Olympic Gold Medalist Wrestler at the 1972 Olympic Games and National Championship winning coach at the University of Iowa, will be the guest speaker at the banquet, which is being sponsored by Home Federal Bank, KTTC Television, Clear Channel Radio, Mayo Civic Center and Rochester Amateur Sports Commission. Five finalists in each of six categories were selected from more than 100 nominations by a 15-person panel of Rochester media representatives and sport experts. The 30 finalists represent a wide variety of sports. The Chatfield Football team is nominated for Team of The Year - Jeff Johnson; Class AA State Champs; 466 points scored; 87 points allowed; knocked off defending champs, Caledonia. 13-1 record and beat Minneota/Lincoln 17-7 in title game. Also, Coach Jeff Johnson (Chatfield Football) is being nominated for CoaCh of The Year - Class AA State Champs; 466 points scored; 87 points allowed; knocked off defending champs, Caledonia. 13-1 record and beat Minneota/Lincoln 17-7 in title game.
Big New s! Head Football Coach Jeff Johnson has been named by the MN FB Coaches Association as the MN Class 2A Head Football Coach of the Year. He is now up for the MN FB Coach of the Year for ALL classes. This will be announced at the annual state FB clinic in March. Congratulations Coach Johnson on a terrific honor!
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Mabel-Canton student representatives give report By Hannah Wingert The Mabel-Canton Board of Education met on January 21, 2014 at 7 p.m. All members were present except for Troy Soiney. The minutes from the December 17, 2013 board meeting were reviewed and approved. The consent agenda was approved. It included approval of the 2013-15 Education Association Contract, approval of the ISD 238 Education Association Growth & Evaluation Plan, approval of the resolution directing administration to make recommendations for reductions in programs and staffing. The agenda also included the first reading of Policy 714 pertaining to the fund balance. Superintendent Jennifer Backer recommended changing the fund balance from 3 percent to 15-20 percent in the policy. The financial report was reviewed by the board. Superintendent Backer advised the board that the school administration will
be approaching the board with cuts, freezes, etc to stay on budget. The payment of the district bills and electronic fund transfers were approved. Student representatives on the board, Jon Selness and Sara Vettleson-Trutza, both juniors, were introduced to the board. They gave a report on student happenings on campus and will continue to do so at each meeting. Vettleson-Trutza stated that she would like to see a debate team added to the extracurricular activities next year. Principal Jeff Nolte inquired about the students’ use of ipads/ laptops. Selness and VettlesonTrutza were both enthusiastic about the use of the devices and listed several different ways in which they have enriched and assisted in learning at school. Principal Nolte gave his report to the board. He wished to extend congratulations to the paraprofessionals working within the district
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as Governor Mark Dayton declared the week of January 12 Paraprofessional Recognition Week. Principal Nolte stated that the first half of the school year went smoothly, and he complimented the students and staff on a good first half of the year. Reports showed mostly good grades for the students. Principal Nolte met with Custom Alarm earlier in the day to discuss school security and the school’s clock system. He would like to see better security in the student parking lot and over the playground in the near future. He also pointed out that the clocks in the school are not uniform and a better system should be used to increase efficiency. Board member Jane Hall asked for an update from the school safety committee. The committee meets regularly and is always looking for ways to improve the school’s security measures to ensure safety of the students and staff. Superintendent Backer reported that the current enrollment number for the school district is 255. She is currently looking at different possibilities to encourage enrollment such as pamphlets, exit surveys for those leaving the
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school board meeting calendar on the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. The official school newspaper will remain the Mabel News-Record. The official communication channels were changed to KQYB, KNEI, KTTC, WIZM, WKBT, and KROC. The Official Depositories as Minnesota Liquid Asset Fund will remain Bank of the West and First Southeast Bank of Canton. Superintendent Backer and Todd Lechtenberg were nominated and approved as Electronic Fund Transfers Designators. It was noted that February 12 and 26 will both have a one hour late start and there will be no school on February 17. The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be held February 18, 2014 at 7 p.m.
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C ommentary I shoulda been a kicker By Eric Leitzen In the wake of this whole Richie Incognito thing, and with the Big Game coming up, my mind is drawn to good old American Football, and what it means to be a football player. You see, we’ll watch those modern-day gladiators Eric Leitzen march into the chilly air of East Rutherford to do simulated battle on that most super of Sundays. And yet, in the wake of what’s happened this year (and by that I don’t mean Mr. Manning becoming the first QB to win a big one with two teams, that I very much support) I find myself questioning the sport, and more importantly the culture, at its core. I guess, what I’m trying to say is… I should have been a kicker. This isn’t a completely out of
nowhere diagnosis. I started kicking in junior high, primarily because I liked the idea of being able to touch the ball at least sometimes, which as someone of lineman size is a luxury we don’t often have. I also looked down at the tree trunk I call a leg and figured hey, if I could put enough chutzpah behind that thing, the ball could probably go a ways. And I did alright, nailing four of the five extra points I tried in my first high school practice, but for one reason or another my leg wasn’t called up to service. Still, the more I learn about what it means to be a kicker both on and off the field, I realize that it would have been my truest gridiron calling. You see… kickers are weird. Much like the goalies of ice hockey, there’s something about being all by yourself, practicing such repetitive movements day after day, waiting for rare and fleeting moments for either Adam Vinatieri-like glory or
Scott Norwood-like infamy… it tends to turn kickers a little quirky. Perfect, I think to myself, I’m already halfway there. The kicker for the Baltimore Ravens sings opera. Hey, I’ve sang opera! The former kicker for our own Minnesota Vikings is an avid online video gamer. I love video games! Even the Vikings former kickoff specialist, Mitch Berger, used to have the odd habit of keeping a Snickers bar in his shoe during games. Hungry? Grab a shoe. Google is littered with stories of weird kickers, from the Atlanta Falcon who talks to alligators to an old Cowboys kicker who would wear a shoe two sizes too small that he soaked in near scalding water so the leather would shrink to his skin. Even college kickers aren’t immune to the weirdness, as the UCLA corps spends most of its practice time doing mysterious “kicker games” passed down from year to year like some kind of ancient rite of the Gogolaks. And let us not forget the weirdest kicker moment of all, when Garo Yepremian thought he could be
Hold the congratulations for Congress By Lee H. Hamilton Now that Congress has its immense, $1.1 trillion bipartisan funding bill in hand, Capitol Hill is breathing easier. They ended the specter of a government shutdown for Lee H. the moment, Hamilton and funded the federal budget for most of the year. The media has been commending Congress for finally doing its job. Editorial Cartoon
This praise works only in the context of recent history, however. The bill that congressional leaders produced is hardly a triumph. Instead, it’s another example of Congress’s stubborn determination to deal itself out of the budgeting process. Let me explain. In recent years, Congress has funded the federal government in one of two ways. Either it’s passed a “continuing resolution,” which is a stopgap measure to keep the government functioning with the same funding it had previously, or it’s passed huge omnibus bills like the one it just enacted.
This most recent bill runs more than 1,500 pages. Before this current budgeting era, however, Congress used procedures that put the ideals of representative democracy into practice. It divided its responsibilities into policy development, which was in the hands of its various “authorizing” committees; and establishing funding levels, which was done by the appropriations committees in the House and Senate. Once the President submitted his proposed budget, the appropriations See CONGRESS Page 5
an impromptu quarterback in 1973, forever cementing in the mind of football history nuts the awkward, fluttering arm movement that ultimately lead to an opponent’s touchdown. This is a different incident, of course, than when Mr. Yepremian once proudly proclaimed, in his Cyprus accent, “I keek a touchdown!” These guys sound like the kind of weirdos I’ve made friends with all my life (at least in the sense of football culture), and the more I delve into the subject, the more I realize I should have put my foot to better use than a shoestuffer for all these years. But it’s not all over yet. I’m only 28, and Gary Anderson had his perfect kicking season at the age of 39! George Blanda, the “Grand Old Man” of the NFL, played from 1949-1975 and retired at a spry 48 years of age. By kicking standards, I’ve barely hit my prime, and on occasion I’ve been known to still hit a 30-yarder from time to time. What’s more, anyone who knows me or spent any time with me during high Hello to all in the Rushford area ... To the Editor, A BIG Thanks to all landowners/farmers and snowmobile clubs for letting us snowmobile such a beautiful area. This is my second time to tour through your beautiful bluffs...incredible!! I hope to be back to enjoy your accommodations; lodging, food, company and beautiful countryside!!! Tim Powers & Co. Lisbon, Iowa
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school football knows I’m definitely weird enough to pick up the mantle of a placekicker. It almost makes me wish there was still an arena football team in the area, because I’d give it a try. So if you see an overweight brick of a man booming field goals while he’s substituting a gym class one day, look to see if he’s using his left leg. It just might be me.
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Government this week •Monday, January 27, City of Rushford City Council meeting, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. •Monday, January 27, Spring Valley City Council meeting, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Monday, January 27, Chatfield City Council meeting, City Hall, 7 p.m. •Tuesday, January 28, Fillmore County Commissioners Meeting, Courthouse, 9 a.m. •Tuesday, January 28, Fillmore Central School Board meeting, 6:30 p.m. •Monday, February 3, Lanesboro City Council meeting, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. •Monday, February 3, Preston City Council meeting, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. Schedule subject to change.
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C ommentary agencies and even departments still serve the purposes they were designed for. It isn’t even bothering to look beyond discretionary spending to consider reforms to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, which is where most federal spending goes. Congress no longer seems to know how to run a budget process. Most of its members have never experienced the traditional method. They just know how to hold their noses and vote up or down. Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.
grandstanding, and required a lot of negotiation and compromise. But it also spread the work of Congress among expert members, employed the capabilities of dedicated and knowledgeable legislators who knew the various departments and agencies of the federal government intimately, and provided for deliberation, open debate, accountability, and a reasonably democratic outcome. Rank-and-file members understood, grappled with, and took responsibility for what they produced and voted on. No more. Continuing resolutions and omnibus bills lift responsibility from most members’ hands. They produce decisions, but not in an open, democratic process. They’re basically developed in secret by
a handful of leaders and their allies and staff; allow very few, if any, amendments; sharply limit debate time; severely restrict members’ ability to study thousands of provisions; and require an up or down vote. Most troubling, they’re larded with policy decisions that in the old days would have been debated by the authorizing committees. This most recent measure boosts funding for Head Start, prevents the President from transferring control of military drones from the CIA to the Defense Department, and bars postal officials from ending Saturday delivery — all policy decisions that should have had a robust debate, but won’t. Of course, plenty of people in Washington like this. Con-
gressional leaders have more power than if they had to defer to the judgment of the authorizing and appropriations committees. The White House likes it because it involves fewer people, making life simpler. Even some rank and file members like it, because it allows them to avoid making hard choices about individual programs. Which is a problem. With omnibus bills, the truly difficult but crucial work that Congress needs to be doing doesn’t get done. It isn’t scrutinizing the budget of each department in sufficient detail to look for programs and line-items that have outlived their usefulness or that need more investment. It can’t examine and analyze difficult policy questions carefully. It won’t question whether entire
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members. The amount of each member’s capital credit refund was based on electric purchases made during specific years. The co-op retired 100 percent of the year 1990, 50 percent of 1991 and small percentages of the years 1992 through 2007. TEC is a member-owned electric distribution cooperative serving three counties in Minnesota including Winona, Houston and Fillmore and parts of Olmsted and Mower counties in Minnesota and Howard, Winneshiek and Allamakee counties in Iowa. It provides electricity to more than 12,800 services in the area. TEC is a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.
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committees and their subcommittees would meet, hammer out the issues, and fund the government according to the policies set by the authorizing committees. They would hold hearings, debate furiously, accept and reject scores — if not hundreds — of amendments, and ultimately produce a series of appropriations bills generally divided along federal department lines. These would go to the floor of each chamber, where they’d be debated again, and finally to a conference committee, where each side of Capitol Hill would have a final chance to weigh in. The process didn’t work perfectly. It produced hiccups and
RUSHFORD, Minn. — Members of Tri-County Electric Cooperative (TEC) are seeing the benefits of co-op membership on this month’s statements as the board of directors issued a special $500,000 year-end refund. The action was taken by the board because the co-op exceeded its financial requirements. As a co-op, any excess margins must either be returned to members or booked as capital credits each year. “At a time of the year when
temperatures have caused members to use more electricity than usual, we are pleased to report that our excellent financial condition enables us to return this money back to members,” states Brian Krambeer, president/CEO. The amount of the refund is listed as a credit on each member’s January statement and is based on the amount of electricity used from January to November of 2013. In October, TEC returned $812,200 in capital credits to
2014 Republican Caucus February 4th, 2014 7pm
The first two years that Obama was president the democrats had what you call a “Super Majority.” That means the democrats could and did anything they wanted. As an example they passed The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) without one Republican vote. They ignored the Republicans and their healthcare ideas, treating them as if they were a buzzing insect. After the 2012 election, the Senate is still ruled by the democrats just as they were in the last two years of the Bush presidency. The Republicans have only been the majority in the House of Representatives two years, yet get blamed for everything. Ask yourself if you are better off because the democrats are in power. If your answer is NO, you need to show up at your local Republican Caucus on February 4th and get involved. Help steer the Republican Party in the right direction. We need new tea party type voices. Become a part of something bigger than you.
The locations for your Republican Caucuses are: Mabel- Mabel High School Library Areas represented: Mabel (City), Newburg Township & Preble Township Spring Valley- Kingsland High School Teacher’s Conference Room, Spring Valley Areas represented: Fillmore Township, Spring Valley Township, Beaver Township, Ostrander and Spring Valley (City). Lanesboro- Lanesboro High School Library Areas represented: Lanesboro (City), Amherst Township, Carrolton Township, Holt Township and Whalan. Harmony- Fillmore Central High School Cafeteria, Harmony Areas represented: Harmony (City), Harmony Township, Bristol Township, and Canton. Chatfield- Thurber Building in the Senior Citizens Card Playing Room Areas Represented: Chatfield (City), Chatfield Township, Jordon Township, and Pilot Mound Township. Preston- Fillmore Central Middle School Teacher’s Conference Room, Preston Areas represented: Preston (City), Preston Township, Fountain (City), Fountain Township, Forestville Township, Carimona Township, and Fountain Township. Rushford- Rushford Fire Hall Meeting Room, 407 Elm St., Rushford Areas represented: Rushford (City), Peterson (City), Arendahl Township, Rushford Village and Norway Township. ** Paid for by Fillmore County Republican Party, Doug Baker, Chair **
Radon is an odorless, colorless gas that is found in over half of Fillmore County homes. Radon is the number one cause of lungcancer for non-smokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer in smokers. Testing your home for radon is easy, inexpensive, and only takes a couple of days. During February, you may pick up a free kit from one of the radon and nitrate testing clinics mentioned below. Otherwise, you may obtain a free kit by contacting Fillmore County Public Health at 507765-3898 or stopping by their office located at 902 Houston Street, Preston, Minn. Another environmental issue that can affect Fillmore County residents is the nitrate level found in their private drinking
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water wells. High nitrate levels are linked to causing Blue Baby Syndrome in infants. For the general population, high nitrate levels may indicate other problems with their water such as having an increased risk of drinking harmful bacteria. To have your water tested for nitrates, bring one cup of well water in a clean glass jar or plastic container, to one of the clinics listed below. Soil and Water Conservation District staff will be onsite to conduct nitrate testing and results will be provided in just minutes. For radon testing and mitigation information call FCPH at 507-765-3898. Call SWCD at 507-765-3878 Extension 3 for info about nitrate and bacteria testing in water.
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Obituaries Caryl Ann Bestor-Hanson Caryl Ann Bestor-Hanson, age 67, of Harmony, Minn., died surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at her home in Harmony. Caryl Ann Caryl Ann Bestor-Hanson was born February 21, 1946 in Granger, Minn., the daughter of Verl and Gertrude (Hovey) Bestor. She married Robert Anderson in 1962. He preceded her in death in 1964. She later married Roger Hanson on January 11, 1974. Caryl Ann worked as a Medical Transcriptionist; first in Spring Valley, Minn. for eight years, then at the Harmony Community Hospital for 22 years and most recently at Mayo Medical Clinic in Rochester for 13 years. She was a longtime member of Greenfield Lutheran Church and was active in many church activities. Her grandchildrens’ activities were a big part of her life, she also enjoyed country music, having coffee and visiting with family and friends. Caryl Ann is survived by her husband, Roger Hanson of Harmony; four children: Kevin Anderson of Granger, James (Lesa) Hellem of Harmony, Jodi (Jerry)
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Bergey of Lanesboro, Minn., and Tricia (Scott) Heim of St. Charles; seven grandchildren; eight siblings: Wanda House of Spring Valley, Wayne (Donna) Bestor of Houston, Minn., Garth Bestor of Harmony, Verlaine Wilson of Cresco, Iowa, Georgia Hermanson of Harmony, Dallas (Connie) Bestor of Cresco, Cheryl (Tom) Otteson of Decorah, Iowa, Susan (Gerri) Matson of Jefferson City, Mo., and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Robert Anderson, and one granddaughter, Erica Heim. Funeral services were Monday, January 20 at 11 a.m. at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony. Interment followed at St. Matthews Cemetery, Granger. Irene E. Eichstadt Irene E. Eichstadt, 94, of Preston, Minn., died on Monday, January 20, 2014, of natural causes at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn., where she had been a patient for one day. Irene E. Irene Ethlyn Eichstadt Lee was born on June 25, 1919 in Dolliver, Iowa to George and Dena(mother’s maiden name was also Lee) Lee. She grew up in Sanborn, Minn..
attended school there, graduating from Sanborn High School in 1939. Irene was married on May 11, 1940 in Sanborn to Harvey L. Eichstadt. Following their marriage the couple farmed in rural Walnut Grove, Minn. for many years. They retired in 1990 and moved to Mission, Texas, but continued to spend the summer months at their farm home in Walnut Grove. They moved to Stewartville, Minn. in March of 2000. Harvey died June 22, 2000. Irene moved to Chatfield, Minn. that same year where she lived until moving to Preston in 2013 to live near her son. Irene attended the Chatfield Lutheran Church while living there, and had always been an active member of Ladies Circles in the Lutheran churches she and her husband had attended through the years prior. She was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening and had started painting these later years of her life. She enjoyed time spent with family, especially her grandchildren and great grandson. Irene is survived by her son, Richard (Linda) of Bloomington, Minn. and Preston; three granddaughters and great grandson; two sisters – Charlotte (Bob) Davis of Broomfield, Colo. and Bernice Sykora of Windom, Minn.; and one brother – Willard (Shirley) Lee of Sandwich, Ill. She was preceded in death by
Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips! her husband, Harvey, her parents, three sisters and five brothers. The funeral service for Irene E. Eichstadt was on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Chatfield Lutheran Church in Chatfield with Rev. Mark Docken officiating. Burial followed at Crestlawn Memorial Gardens in Redwood Falls, Minn. Susan Flatten Susan Flatten, 55, of Harmony, Minn. passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2014 at St. Mary’s Hospital in R o c he s t e r, Minn. S u s a n was born on August 27, 1958 to Marion (Sears) and Roy Caldwell. Susan Flatten She graduated from Harmony High School in 1976, married Mark Flatten on October 25, 1986. To this union two sons were born, Eric and Kyle. Susan and Mark later divorced. She spent most of her adult life in Spring Grove, Minn., caring for her sons. She especially enjoyed her cats. She is survived by her two sons, Eric Flatten of Harmony, and Kyle Flatten of Harmony, her mother Marion Caldwell of Harmony, one sister Kathy (Don) Huston of Byron, Minn., two brothers, Michael Caldwell of Spring Valley, Minn., and William (Vickie) Caldwell of Apple Valley, Calif.,
many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father. There was a scripture service on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony. Jean Guy Jean Guy died Saturday, January 18 at home. She was born Jean Ann LaRose, daughter of Joseph and Betty (Maurer) LaRose in Minneapolis on June 22, 1957. On November 26, 1981, Jean married Gary Guy. Jean Guy She enjoyed playing Bingo, trying her luck at the casino, watching “Dancing with the Stars,” word search puzzles, and reading. Jean had been employed at the Alco store in Spring Valley, Minn. for 17 years. Jean is survived by her husband Gary of Spring Valley; son Ryan Guy of Spring Valley; daughter Brooke Guy of Rochester, Minn.; brother Joe (Val) LaRose of Chester, Iowa; sister Janet (Bill) Vreeman of Spring Valley; step-siblings Dennis Rippentrop of Hayfield, Minn., Carol Rippentrop of Lake City, Wis., Karen Ginder of Winona, Minn., and Bob Rippentrop of Rochester; brothers-in-law Dave See OBITUARIES Page 7
Fillmore County Church Directory Fillmore County Journal • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Perfect Glossy • Preston MN 507.251.5297 A rendahl Lutheran Church....………………………Sundays - 10 : 30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 Assembly Of God Church.….………………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church.……..…Fri. - 8 : 30am & Sat. - 5 : 00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church. /.………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church.…….…………Sundays - 10 : 45am & 6 : 00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church.....…………Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church……………..Sundays - 8 : 00am & 9 : 30am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ…………………Sundays - 9 : 30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist...…………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...……………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Services.…………………………Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Elstad Lutheran Church...……………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..……Sat. - 5 : 00pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church...…Sundays - 8 : 30am & 10 : 30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....…………………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 6 : 00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840 First Baptist Church-Preston.…………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 7: 00pm 108 Chatfield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4960 First English Lutheran Church.……………………..Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland.………………..Sundays - 9 : 00am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318 First Presby terian Church..…………………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran....…………………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church...………………Sundays - 8 : 30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4456 Garness Trinity Lutheran...…………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905
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Grace Lutheran Church..……………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…………………......Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church..…………………Sundays - 10 : 00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2546 Harmony United Methodist Church..……………..Sundays - 10 : 30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henry town Lutheran Church.…………………………Sun. - 10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist..….....Saturdays - 9 : 30am 217 W. Jessie St., Rushford (507) 993-8328 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church.……………….Sundays -10 : 30am 43267 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church (Special Occasions) Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545 -2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church..………………………Sundays - 9 : 30am 254 Main St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church..……………Sundays - 10 : 30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Mabel First Lutheran Church………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293 Mabel United Methodist Church..…………………Sundays - 9 : 30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296 Nativity Catholic Church...Sun. (1 & 2) - 8 : 45am & (3 & 4) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 Newburg United Methodist Church 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran.……………………………Sundays - 10 : 30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875 -2460 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.……Sundays - 8 : 00am & 10 : 30am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church.……………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875 -2460 Pioneer Presby terian Church ………………………Sundays - 8 : 30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church ………………..Sundays - 8 : 30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2503 R iver Of Life Regional Church 220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853 Root Prairie Lutheran Church ……………………Sundays - 10 : 30am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4455 Root R iver Church of the Brethren ………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4772 Root R iver Community Church …………………Sundays - 10 : 30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074
Studio-A-Photography • Preston MN 507.251.6372 Visit Bluff Country • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Rushford Lutheran Church …………………Sun. - 9 : 00am & 5 : 30pm 101 S Mill St., Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7152 Saetersdal Lutheran Church.………………………..Sundays - 9 : 00am 21447 Co. Rd. 30, Rural Harmony, MN Scheie Lutheran Church..……………………………Sundays - 9 : 30am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5680 St Columban Church.……..…………………………Sundays - 9 : 30am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -3886 St Ignatius Catholic Church.………………………Sundays - 10 : 30am 213 W Franklin St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7565 St John Lutheran Church.…………………………..Sundays - 9 : 00am 241 Line St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296 St Joseph’s Catholic Church.………………………Sundays - 10 : 30am 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257 St Mark ’s Lutheran Church...………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111 St Marys Catholic Church....….......Sat. - 5 : 00pm & Sun. - 11: 00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthews Episcopal Church..……………………Sundays - 9 : 30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923-1219 (507) 867-3707 St Matthew’s Lutheran Church..……………………Sundays - 9 : 00am Harmony, MN 55939 (Granger) (507) 772- 4474 St Olaf Catholic Church.....Sun. (1 & 2) - 10 :30am & (3 & 4) - 8 : 45am 114 N Locust, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5268 St Patrick ’s Church Hall ………………………...…Sundays - 8 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church..………Sun. - 10 : 00am & Wed. - 7: 00pm 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul’s Lutheran Church...……………………....Sundays - 10 : 30am Harmony, MN 55939 (Big Springs) (507) 886-8175 Sumner Center United Methodist Church.………Sundays - 10 : 30am 9 miles N. of Spring Valley on Co. Rd. 1 (507) 696- 4197 Trinity Fellowship ELCA..…………………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church………………Sundays - 10 : 30am 204 South St, Ostrander, MN 55961 (507) 657-2203 Union Prairie Lutheran..……………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3363 United Methodist Church.…………………………Sundays - 8 : 30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352- 4136 Valley Christian Center…………………………....Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 W halan Lutheran Church..………………………….Sundays - 9 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398
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Guy of Stewartville, Minn., Steven Guy of Austin, Minn., Richard Guy, Pat Guy, and Mike Guy all of Grand Meadow, Minn.; sistersin-law Donna Guy and Sherrie Scrabeck both of Grand Meadow, and DeDe Guy of McIntire, Iowa; special niece and nephew Heidi and Chris Leibold, and several other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; step-father Ray Rippentrop; mother and father-in-law, and brother Bill. Funeral services for Jean Guy were on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley. Burial was at Chester Hill Cemetery in Chester, Iowa. Visitation was held on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at the church. Hindt Funeral Home of Spring Valley was in charge of arrangments. Winnie Halweg Winnie Halweg, age 96, of Preston, Minn., died Friday afternoon, January 17, 2014, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Winifred A. Halweg was born June 30, 1917, at Granger, Bristol Township, Minn., the oldest of Winnie Halweg three daughters to Jerome and Ida Michel. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Granger. She graduated from Harmony High School in 1935. The next year she attended Winona State College. Winnie was employed at the Granger State Bank for several years. She was united in marriage to Roger Halweg at her home near Granger on November 14, 1942. The couple farmed near Cresco and the Greenleafton area until moving to a farm near Preston in Carimona Township in 1964. Roger died December 7, 1995. She lived in her home in rural Preston until she was 93, spending the last three years of her life at Madonna Towers in Rochester. Winnie was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Preston where
she was active in the WELCA, the church circle and sang in the choir. She is survived by three children, Ann Coplen, Richard (Sondra) Halweg and Mary (Loren) Finseth; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-granddaughter; and one sister, Margaret (Robert) Larson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger; son-in-law, James Coplen; and one sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Robert Vagts. The funeral was on Saturday, January 25, 2014, at Christ Lutheran Church with Rev. Dave Jore officiating. Spring burial will be in the New Oregon Cemetery in rural Cresco. Edward James Hoffland Edward James Hoffland, 90, passed away on January 15, 2014 at his home in Cresco, Iowa. Edward was born on March 26, 1923 in rural Howard County near Saude, Iowa. He was the son of Martin and Lea (Basteson) Hoffland. He Edward James Hoffland was baptized at the Saude Lutheran Church by Rev. Tyennagle. He was later confirmed in the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Saude by Rev. H. Finstad and was a member there until it closed. He then became a member of the First Lutheran Church in Cresco. Edward was a World War II Veteran of the United States Merchant Marines, which took him to many countries in Europe and Asia. On October 20, 1947, he was united in marriage to Marguerite Hill of Clear Lake, Iowa by Rev. Samuel Carlson at the Old Lutheran Academy in Canton, S.D. After living a short time in Clear Lake, they moved to a farm near Schley, Iowa for one year and then moved to a farm north of Saude where they lived for 57 years. From the farm, he moved to the L & L Apartments in Cresco where he has lived for the last eight years. Edward farmed for many years and worked a few various jobs and
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Monday, January 27, 2014 retired from Mason City Millworks after working there for 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Marguerite of Cresco, two daughters, Candace (Lester) Erickson of Mabel, Minn., and Jeanine (Dale) Schwade of Lime Springs, Iowa; six grandchildren; and 13 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Harlan and Marvin. Funeral services were on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at the First Lutheran Church in Cresco. Burial will be in in Saude Lutheran Church Cemetery. John Donald (Don) Judd John Donald (Don) Judd, 85, of Rochester, Minn., died Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary’s Campus of heart failure. Don was born March 15, 1928 to John and Genevieve (Connelly) Judd. Don graduated from Chatfield High School in 1946. He enjoyed athletics and played football on the great 1945 Chatfield team which ended John Donald the year with a (Don) Judd perfect record of being unbeaten, untied, and unscored upon. This was the first time such a record had been established. He earned All-Conference in football and basketball, and also played on the All-Conference baseball team. Don attended Winona State College to earn his teaching degree in History. He graduated in 1950. He then served in the Korean War from 1950-1952 with an honorable discharge. On September 20, 1951 he married the love of his life, Arlene Jacobson, in the chapel at Fort Riley, Kan. They have been married for 62 years. He began teaching in Minnesota in 1953 and was a successful football coach, winning seven conference championships. During this time he also had an article published in the prestigious Athletic Journal, a national coaching magazine. In 1962 he and his family moved to Farmington, Minn. where he taught, coached, and was athletic director for four years. In 1966 he began work in the Human Resources field. He worked at Frederick Willys Company in Farmington and later for Merrillat Company in Lakeville, Minn. He retired in 1993. During his 47 years in Farmington, he served on the Empire Township Planning Commission, helped to organize the Youth Center, and was president the first year. He volunteered at St. Michael’s Church and Dakota City, a historic village of the early 1900’s. His favorite guests were always the young kids that visited as he never knew what questions they would have. He enjoyed sports, golfing, being
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with his children, their spouses, and his two very special grandsons. He was an avid bridge player and enjoyed socializing with his friends. He also got great pleasure out of socializing with his Thursday morning coffee group. Don and Arlene spent a few winters in Yuma, Ariz. We will miss his great stories, questionable sense of humor, and his smile more than anything. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Arlene; one son, Charles Judd of Edina, Minn.; daughters Julie (Guy) Jackson, of Winona and Kathy (Pat) Berry of Anchorage, Ala.; two grandsons, Joshua Berry of Oslo, Norway and Brennan Berry of Anchorage; and three sisters-in-law, Marjorie Judd of Chatfield, Peroline Ackerman of Henderson, Nev. and Doris Bothun of Babbitt, Minn. Don is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Paul, Jim, & Max, and brother-in-law Elroy Bothun. A Mass of Christian Burial is being planned for March at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery, also in Chatfield. Andrew Peter Kingsbury Andrew Peter Kingsbury, 29, of La Crosse, Wis. died on Sunday, January 5, 2014, due to an automobile accident in the Winona, Minn. area. Andy was born on December 8, 1984, in Waseca, Minn. to Allan and Linda (Peterson) Kings- Andrew Peter bury. He Kingsbury moved with his family from Waseca to rural Peterson, Minn. He graduated from Lanesboro High School in 2003. Andy graduated from the carpentry program at RCTC in Rochester where he also played football for the Yellow Jackets. Andy was employed by Market and Johnson Inc. as a journeyman carpenter. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson, Minn. Andy enjoyed playing with his nephews, spending time with family and friends, day trips on his motorcycle, fishing, hunting, and woodworking. Andy was known as a man who would do anything for anybody. He is survived by his parents: Allan and Linda Kingsbury of Peterson, his grandmothers: Eulah Kingsbury of Lanesboro, Minn. and Olive A. Peterson of Peterson; three siblings: Teresa (Andrew) Pederson of Weston, Wis., Chad (Kari) Kingsbury of Trempealeau, Wis., and Allison Kingsbury and her fiancé, Jeffrey Miller of Northfield, Minn.; three nephews: Brennan, Kole and Evan; uncles and aunts: Wayne and Sherry Kingsbury, and Gary and Judy Kingsbury; and by three cousins: Wendy, Steve and Matt. Andy was preceded in death by his grandfathers: Robert Kingsbury and Oscar Peterson. The funeral service was on Fri-
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day, January 24, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro. Visitation was on Thursday at Hoff Funeral Service in Rushford, Minn., and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the Church. Burial was in the West Grace Lutheran Cemetery in Peterson. Karen Ann (Bowers) Luoma Karen Ann (Bowers) Luoma, age 72, of Backus, Minn., passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd, Minn., surrounded by her husband and three children. Karen was born to Alice and Archie Bowers on January 18, 1942, in BemKaren Ann idji, Minn. (Bowers) Luoma She graduated from Bemidji High School and later earned a degree in marketing from Pike’s Peak Community College, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Karen married Richard Luoma on July 1, 1961, in Bemidji. They raised their family in rural Chatfield, Minn. and spent later years living in Colorado, New Mexico and most recently northern Minnesota. Karen loved farm life, gardening, cooking for family gatherings, taking motorcycle vacations with her husband and found great fulfillment in working at Camp Courage, in Lake George, Minn. Karen is survived by her husband, daughter Tanna (Randy) Trogstad, sons Eric (Sandy) and Jim (Tammy) Luoma; her grandchildren Ryan, Allison, Alec, Adam, Sophie, Josh, Michael; her sister-in-law, Pat Ellenson, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Mary, and her brothers, John, Jim, and Mike. Visitation was on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield. A brief memorial service to celebrate the life of Karen followed the visitation. Memorials will be donated to Camp Courage, Lake George, Minn. Bernice Osterhus Bernice Osterhus, age 97, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Spring Valley Care Center. Bernice Janet Larson was born August 11, 1916 to John B. and Julia Larson in Buckeye, Iowa. She attended Bernice school until the Osterhus 8th grade. On September 24, 1941, Bernice was united in marriage to Lloyd Osterhus. Bernice waitressed at local restaurants, and she also worked at Lakeside Industries. Traveling after retirement, spending time with her family and grandchildren, and crocheting were some of Bernice’s enjoyments. Bernice is survived by her children; Curt (Barb) Osterhus See OBITUARIES Page 10
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By Paul Trende It was a brilliant three minutes of play. With his team trailing Fillmore Central 53-44, MabelCanton senior G Noah Manning hit three three-pointers (a couple from way out there) and added a three-point play in about 180 seconds. The buckets were all of a 12-2 M-C run, one that put the Cougars up 56-55 with 1:20 left. Manning was fixing to be the hero. But after missing the front end of a one-and-one, after authoring a steal, but then losing the ball out-of-bounds, Manning’s hero crown was stolen away by Falcon PG Logan Masters. With under 0:20 to play, Masters did what he’d done all game long. He drove the lane and converted a lay-up to put FC back in front. The bucket gave him a career-high 20 points. With 0:14 left, the Cougars didn’t call timeout. They brought the ball up court and had two shots at the win, a Hunter Johnson elbow-jumper, and then a Donnie Lind lefty lay-up put back, but both were too strong. Falcon Nick Powell secured the rebound, time expired, and FC eked out a sectional victory, 57-56. It was a game that saw M-C jump out early (22-10). FC then made its final nine baskets of the first half for a 20-6 run and a 30-28 halftime lead. M-C led 42-39 in the second half before FC spurted again (14-2) to set up Manning’s run, and then Masters’ game-winner. Noah finished with a career best 20 points (4-5 three’s) and 7 rebounds. Ward (11 pts, 6 rebs) and Johnson (11 pts, 5 rebs) also reached double figures. Logan’s mastery (8-11 FG’s, 4-4 FT’s, 20 pts) led FC. Nick Powell,
who averaged 27.3 PPG over his previous four games, was limited to ‘just’ 16 and 11 rebounds. He was efficient (7-9 FG’s). The smaller Cougars won the battle on the glass (32 to 25), particularly the o-boards (19 to 7). They were also 7 of 15 3’s to FC’s 0-5. But FC’s size allowed them to be much more efficient overall offensively, 22-39 FG’s (56%) to M-C’s 22-57 (39%). The win moves FC to 7-7 on the season (4-6 in league). M-C is also .500 (8-8). They are 7-3 in the SEC East (3rd place behind SG and Lanesboro). Lions Overwhelm Burros, Seize Control of SEC It was the Lanesboro’s boys’ best shot at sharing, or out-right winning, the SEC title. Beat Spring Grove, split the season series, force a tie atop the league (in the loss column), and then see where the cards fall as the season evolves. But the Lions were too much for Lanesboro for a second time this season. Spring Grove downed the Burros 82-67. It was a back and forth affair until SG, leading 56-55, went on a 10-2 run to lead 66-57 with around 5:30 to play. The Lions squelched any Burro comeback bids by nailing 12 of 14 FT’s down the stretch. They squelched the efforts made by Burro senior Kole Ruud. Ruud hit five second half three-pointers (8 of 16 for the game) enroot to a 37-point (13-25 FG’s), 8-rebound night. Luke Rogers chipped in 18 points and 7 rebounds. However, the rest of the Burros were 5 of 28 shooting for 12 points. Spring Grove, meanwhile, had three studs, Brady Schuttemeier (27 pts, 20 rebs), Chase Grinde (23 pts), and Alex Engelhardt (23
NICK POWELL FCLMC Boys Basketball
Nick Powell. The Fillmore Central senior F notched double-doubles seven (29 pts, tying a career-best, 12 rebs) and eight (16 pts, 11 rebs) on the season in Falcon wins over Southland and Mabel-Canton. Against M-C, his interior presence helped teammate Logan Masters to score a career-high 20 points. Powell also was generally in charge of guarding Cougar leading-scorer Justin Ward (who had just 11). Nick is averaging 20.7 points and 10 rebounds per game this season. Photo by Paul Trende
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pts, 11 rebs). They dominated the glass (50 to 31). Their offense ran on all cylinders in the second half (15-26 FG’s, 57.5%). They have a stranglehold on the SEC and the 2-seed in 1A East. Trojan Girls Drop First Game, Rebound At the beginning of the season, not too many people would’ve guessed the R-P girls would get to mid-January before losing. After a 10-0 start, the Trojan ladies finally fell. In a close contest to the end, they lost to P-E-M 67-61. Standout senior G Kendra Crawford had 21 points (3-5 three’s) and 5 steals. Frosh Brianna Koop (15 pts), and seniors Sierra McNamer (11 pts, 6 rebs, 4 stls) and Keela Brand (8 pts, 6 rebs), also contributed to the cause. But the narrow loss to a pre-season #6 in Class AA, pre-season 3-Rivers favorite, 9-2 P-E-M team means the R-P girls are for real. They then rallied the wagons versus Kingsland. R-P pressed. They triggered turnovers, a good start (up 11-1). But the aggressive ‘D’ got R-P in foul trouble. They had to scale back. Behind the bench play of junior G Lacey Schwartz, who scored seven straight points, the Knights clawed back into the contest (down 18-15). They trailed 25-18 later in the half when R-P recommenced its pressure, ending on a 16-6 run to lead 41-24 at the break. They cruised to the 74-40 victory. Crawford ran the ‘O’, finishin with the hard kind of double-double (14 pts, 11 assists, 5 stls). McNamer led R-P with 17 points (7-14 FT’s, 7 rebs, 7 stls). Hope Morrison (16 pts) and Brand (6 pts, 8 rebs, 6 stls) helped out. Kingsland was led by Kailynn Hamersma (8 pts) and its bench which scored 19 of the Knights 40 points. R-P (7-1, 11-1) now trails idle Chatfield (7-0, 10-0) in the 3-Rivers South. Gopher Wrestling Takes Stillwater Chatfield wrestling has participated in three weekend team tournaments this season. They are three times a champion. Their latest conquest was the Stillwater Invite. They hammered Minneapolis-Roosevelt 84-0, getting seven first period pins (eight total with six forfeits ‘W’s’). They then downed WEM/JWP. The Gophers won seven of the first nine matches, only dropping bouts at 120 (major decision to AA #1 Skyler Petry) and 132 (Ryan Meeker fought #3 in AA Collin Ayers to a 1-4 decision). It left the score 35-7 after 160. The final was 50-17. Chatfield then met Albert Lea in the finals, a match-up of 8thranked teams (Chatfield A, Albert Lea AA). The Tigers took 106. The Gophers ‘decisioned’ the next four to go up 14-6. Devin Nelson (#10 in AA) then edged Hank Friederichs (#3 in A) 4-3 at 138 (just Hank’s second loss). The teams split 145 and 152, leaving the score 18-12 Gophers heading to 160. Chatfield’s bigger boys then got
the job done, winning five of the final six matches, three by pin, for the 45-18 victory. For the day, Jared Goldsmith (113; pin, pin, 11-2 MD), Jake Mandt (126; pin, 7-4 D, 14-4 MD), A.J. Riley (145; FF, pin, 11-0 MD), Harvey Friederichs (152/160; three pins
in a combined 87 seconds), Cody Bly (182; FF, two pins), Jacob Bleess (220; FF, 7-4 D, pin), and Logan Karver (285; three FF’s) all went 3-0. Chatfield is now 15-1 on the season with five ranked wrestlers (Hank and HarSee SPORTS Page 9
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vey, Goldsmith, Riley, and Bly). Hot-Shots The 2nd-ranked R-P boys stayed perfect on the season (140) with a pair of conference wins over D-E and Kingsland. The Trojans lead the 3-Rivers South with a 10-0 record. Guard Charlie Krambeer has hit at least a trio of three-pointers in each of his last seven games. Perfection also equals the now #5 in Class AA Chatfield girls (7-0, 10-0), who were idle due to weather postponements. Jake Neis scored a season high 22 points (9-11 FT’s) as the Chatfield boys edged Rochester-
Lourdes to collect their 6th straight win. On the wrestling mat, it took Gopher Harvey Friederichs a little over one period’s worth of time (0:46, 0:30, 0:28, 0:29 seconds) to rack up four wins via pin-fall on the week, moving his record to 22-0. Lanesboro senior guard Kole Ruud racked up three 30 point games (37, 30, 38) on the week. Teammate Luke Rogers averaged 21.3 PPG over the same span as the duo accounted for 80% of the Burros offense (169 of 212 points). GMLOK got it first dual-meet win (1-6), upsetting LARP (9-5) 36-32. Frosh Blake Benson’s pin at 285 sealed the deal. Bulldog Parker Hale (145) took first at the Hayfield Invite. Boys Basketball
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01-13: #2 in A R-P 69, Dover-Eyota 58 (R-P: Alex Vix 18 pts (7-11 FG’s); Charlie Krambeer 16 pts (5-10 three’s); Seth Thompson 13 pts, 6 assists, 6 stls. D-E: Thomas Pankonin 20) 01-14: M-C 50, Houston 35 (M-C: Keyser Wenthold 13 pts, 6 stls; J. Ward 12 pts, 6 rebs, 5 stls. H: Sam Ross 14. Coug’s avenge loss to ‘Canes on November 26) 01-17: Grand Meadow 59, M-C 67 (M-C: N. Manning 18 pts, 5 rebs, 5 assists; J. Ward 13 pts, 8 rebs, 6 assists; H. Johnson 11 pts, 6 rebs. GM: Trenton Bleifus 30) Houston 62, LeRoy-Ostrander 40 (H: S. Ross 14; Trevor Lundberg 11. Win snaps 6-game slide. ‘Canes are 4-6, 4-9) Southland 70, FC 80 (FC: N. Powell 29 pts (11-19 FG’s), 12 rebs; Kiel Larson 15 (3-4 three’s); Nick Mensink 12 pts, 5 rebs; L. Masters 10 pts (6-8 FT’s), 6 assists. S: Lukas Anderson 29 (1013 FT’s); Alex Ruechel 17) Lyle/Pacelli 45, Lanesboro 69 (L: K. Ruud 30 (6-9 three’s, 11-19 FG’s); L. Rogers 25 pts (5-8 three’s, 9-14 FG’s) #2 in A R-P 79, Kingsland 47 (R-P: S. Thompson 15 (6-8 FG’s); C. Krambeer/Austin O’Hare 11 each; A. Vix 10 pts, 7 rebs; Cole Kingsley 9 pts (4-4 FG’s), 8 assists, 6 stls. K: Jacob Rindels 13. Knights are 2-8, 4-11)
Rochester-Lourdes 68, Chatfield 70 (C: J. Neis 22 pts (9-11 FT’s), 6 rebs, 7 assists; Christian Bance 16 (4-7 three’s); Nate Skare 14 pts (3-5 three’s), 5 rebs. R-L: Jacob Schaefer 19 pts, 8 rebs, 4 assists, 5 blks; Andre Stewart 18; Ryan Braun 15. A couple FT’s by Neis (2:18) and a three by Bance (2:08) broke a 61-all tie and put Chatfield up 66-61 with around 3:00 left. Lourdes then got a 4-point play from Stewart. Neis made 3-4 FT’s in the final 0:38 (69-65) to seal the deal. Chatfield is 4-3, 8-3) 01-18: Lanesboro 76, Prairie Seeds Academy 81 (L: K. Ruud 38 pts (6-15 3’s, 10-13 FT’s); L. Rogers 21 pts, 11 rebs. PSA: Landon Kirkwood 25 (19 in second half); Brady Reinke 22 (18 in second half). Burros led 42-34 at half. PSA took lead at 67-64 and then held. Game played at Owatonna as part of the Metro versus OutState Classic. Burros are 7-2, 9-5) Girls Basketball 01-13: L-A 28, FC 63 (FC: Morgan Malley season high 18 pts; Kendyl Bennett 12; Kaitlynn Aug 8 pts, 9 rebs) 01-17: FC 40, #8 in AA D-E 56 (FC: Sammi Bakke career high 17 pts, 8 rebs. D-E: Megan Hintz 18. Contest was a 4-point game with around 7:00 to play. Eagles were
The trustees of the former Houston Money Creek Co-op are looking for the whereabouts of the following equity holders of that Co-op, or their personal representatives. Please contact John Beckman at (507) 896-3106, Tim Orr at (507) 896-3695 or Brian Lee at (507) 896-2117. Abrahmson, Irving - Lanesboro Albrecht, Richard Anderson, John - Eitzen Anfinson, Ralph - Peterson Aschim, Albert - Colorado Springs, CO Becker, Joe - Brownsville Becker, Joe & Shirley - Caledonia Beckman, Melvin Bergey, Clifford Bisking, Eric Bonds, James Bremseth, Syrald - Lanesboro Brinkman, Melvin - Caledonia Brink, Glen - Preston Brown Brothers - Hokah Buckingham, Charles Buhler, Alfred - Caledonia Burmester, Herman - Caledonia Burmester, Walter - Caledonia Burroughs, Jessie - Caledonia Burrs, Donald - Whalan Cedar Hill Farm - Rushford Christopherson, Harvey Cody, Ed - Onalaska, WI Cox, Marilyn - Whalan Dammen, Andrew - Peterson Dieken, Fred Duffy, Milton - Houston Edwards, Dave Edwardson Brothers - Whalan Edwardson, Arthur - Whalan Eklund, Shelia Engen, Mrs. Herbert Engen, Herbert Fallen, Robert Ferdes,Wayne Fladager, Natalia Garrison, Jim Gielow, Elton Gingerich, Dan - Spring Grove
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without all-everything G/F Brandi Blattner (torn ACL) Lanesboro 24, #5 in A Lyle/ Pacelli 95 (L: Olivia Haug 8 pts, 10 rebs. Burros are 1-5, 3-11) Houston 39, L-O 49 (H: Anna Sweet career high 16 pts, 8 rebs. L-O: Becca Bunne 19 pts, 11 rebs. ‘Canes are 3-5, 4-7) 01-18: FC 45, Southland 65 (FC: K. Bennett 8 pts, 5 rebs; S. Bakke 7 pts, 7 rebs. Falcons are 3-7, 4-7) Kingsland 54, GM 50 (K: Haley Colton career high 17; Marissa Bornholdt/Melinda Woods 10 each. Knights are 2-6, 3-9) Wrestling 01-17: D-E 54, FCLMC 22 (Wolves dropped first seven matches (360). Winners: #7 at 152 Connor Hanson (pin), Tom Henry (170; pin), #2 at 170 Niko Anderson (182; 12-1 MD), Monty Holm (195; pin). FCLMC is 5-7) #8 in A Chatfield 50, St. Charles 11 (Goph winners: Treyc Van Sickle (106; 8-4 D), #7 at 113 J. Goldsmith (9-1 MD), Ty Van Sickle (120; 10-6 D), J. Mandt (126; 11-4 D), R. Meeker (132; 6-5 D), #1 at 138 Hank F. (FF), #7 at 145 A.J. Riley (14-2 MD), #3 at 152 Harvey F. (pin), #4 at 182 C. Bly (170; FF), Austin Dahl (182; 16-13 D), Dalton Lundy (195; FF), J. Bleess (220; 11-6 D)) GMLOK 36, LARP 32 (LARP jumped 16-6 after 132, only for GMLOK to lead 21-16 after 152. The teams than alternated wins the rest of the way with GMLOK’s Blake Benson getting a pin at 285 for the win. Bulldog winners: Brenn Olson (106; pin), Jace Bunne (138; 8-2 D), Parker Hale (145; pin), Blake Olson (152; FF), Brandon Turner (170; 4-0), #6 at 195 Wyatt Richardson (pin), & Benson (285; pin). LARP winners: Justin Mueller (113; FF), #6 at 126 McCoy Tekautz (15-5 MD), Sam Riebel (132; FF), Jackson Riebel (160; 15-6 MD), Andrew Knapczyk/John Heim (182/220; FF’s). GMLOK won 6 of 8 actual matches) 01-18: Z-M Duals (LARP lost to AA Lean and Mean Barnesville 45-31 in the quarters. B-ville got it done from 132-152 with three pins and a FF victory to lead 30-16. LARP then beat Glenwood City WI 45-31 in the consolation semis. They won the first six bouts (3 pins, 3 FF’s) to lead 36-0. LARP then fell to AA Lean and Mean Maple River 43-31 in the 5th place dual. LARP began 19-3, only for M-River to win five straight (four pins) from 138-170 to lead 31-19. Josh Doerr (120; pin, FF, pin), M. Tekautz (126; pin, pin, 19-6 MD), and A. Knapczyk (182; 7-0 D, 4-0 D, pin) each went 3-0. LARP is 9-6 on the season) Hayfield Tournament (GMLOK took 4th of nine teams. P. Hale (145; 4-3 OT D, 12-2 MD, pin) took 1st. W. Richardson (195), B. Benson (220), and Broc Fiegel (285) each took 2nd. Br. Olson (106) and B. Turner (170) took 3rd)
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of Spring Valley, Minn., Russell “Russ” Osterhus of Byron, Minn., and Linda (Nordeen) Groth of Spring Valley; 12 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd, in 1964, four sisters, one brother, and one special nephew, Don Larson. Funeral services for Bernice Osterhus were held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2014 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Spring Valley with Pastor Dennis Timmerman and Pastor Laura Fladten officiating. Burial will take place in Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at the church. Leanord D. Skaalen Leonard D. Skaalen, of Harmony, Minn., passed away peacefully at Harmony Community Healthcare on January 17, 2014 at the age of 93. Leonard was born on July 1, 1920 to Knute and Christine (Korstad) Skaalen in Leanord D. Boyd, Minn., Skaalen the youngest of eight children. He attended and graduated from Boyd High School in 1938. He worked for local merchants and farmers during his school years. He attended
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business college before joining the United States Army. Leonard served with the 9th Infantry Division during World War II, serving in five Theaters of Operation, including Northern Africa and Europe. His service logged over 25,000 miles and took him to over 10 countries including England where he met and married his wife Rachel (nee Clifford). Leonard and Rachel were united in marriage on February 23, 1945 at St. Mary’s Church in Easton, Hampshire, England. They honeymooned in Bournemouth before Leonard was sent back to his unit. The story of their initial meeting was covered in many articles including MovieTone News. Leonard participated in the Normandy invasion landing at Utah Beach on June 9, 1944. In 2005, Leonard was awarded the Medal of Jubilee of Liberty from the French government for his service during the invasion of Normandy. Upon the end of the war, Leonard was sent back to the states where he went back to Boyd and spent the next year working to bring Rachel to the United States. Leonard worked for the State Bank of Boyd under the GI Bill for a number of years before being offered employment with the First National Bank of Rushford in Rushford, Minn. Leonard worked as cashier of the bank until 1957 when he was offered the position of vice president with Onsgard State Bank in Spring Grove, Minn. In 1966, Leonard and Rachel purchased the Harmony State
Bank in Harmony, Minn. and owned it until 1987 when they retired from banking. They moved to Eden Prairie, Minn. shortly thereafter and resided there until moving back to Heritage Grove of Harmony. They currently were residents of Harmony Community Healthcare where they resided since the fall. Leonard and Rachel loved each other dearly and enjoyed raising their family and traveling the world. Leonard was active in numerous civic and banking organizations throughout his life including being a director of the Minnesota Bankers Association, Chairman of the Spring Grove School Board, Spring Grove Development Association, Church Council President of the Rushford Lutheran Church, Treasurer of the City of Rushford, Harmony Development Corporation, Houston and Fillmore County Bankers Associations, Lifetime member of the American Legion where he was past commander, member of the Rushford Fire Department for many years and numerous other organizations. Leonard enjoyed being involved in work and civic related activities dedicated to improving the communities in which he lived and was instrumental in bringing and developing industry to Fillmore and Houston Counties. Leonard enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren and loved watching and playing baseball, having played for the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues through 1940.
Habitat for Humanity is coming to Chatfield A steering committee has been formed in Chatfield, Minn., to bring Habitat for Humanity to our community. Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, grassroots, ecumenical Christian ministry. Its mission is to eliminate sub-standard housing and homelessness by partnering with community members to build simple, decent houses. Habitat uses volunteer labor and taxdeductible donations of money and materials to build affordable homes with financially eligible partner families, and then sells the homes to those families using no-interest loans. The new homeowners’ monthly payments go into a revolving Fund for Humanity that finances houses for more families.
Habitat has been doing this work worldwide since 1976. In 1994, Habitat for Humanity Winona County was formed. In 2009 it built its first home in Fillmore County, and in 2010 officially expanded its service area to become Habitat for Humanity Winona-Fillmore Counties. The organization has built 48 homes through 2013. Chatfield’s new Habitat committee will operate as a part of Habitat Winona-Fillmore. We are thankful to Chatfield Lutheran for initiating this venture, but our goal is make this a truly community-wide effort. Habitat in Chatfield will likely begin on a modest scale, with Habitat’s “A Brush with Kindness” program. A Brush with
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Wade Garett Woxland Wade Garett Woxland, 49, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family December 28, 2013, following a valiant and extensive battle with cancer. An avid cyclist, Wade counted the Wade Garett Woxland fight for his life another endurance challenge and he embraced it with courage and perseverance to the very end. Born June 13, 1964, in Millington, Tenn., Wade was the son of Rushford, Minn. residents Gary
and Mary Woxland. Wade was an avid and life-long Vikings fan regardless of their win/loss record. Upon graduating from Winona Senior High School in 1983, Wade immediately entered the United States Navy where he served for 20 years as an Aviation Machinist Mate (Aircrewman, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist) until retirement from service in 2004. Wade married Nicole R. Gitt nearly 18 years ago, a decision he called “among the best he ever made” in his life. The couple spent enough time residing in Nebraska to convince their three sons that they were official Husker fans, but they relocated to Denver in 2009. Wade’s indomitable spirit and lasting legacy lives on in the lives of Nicole and their three children, Garett, Connor, and Jakob. All boys are dedicated students and competitive gymnasts who share Wade’s heartfelt compassion for others. Wade is also survived by his daughter, Jessica Woxland of Massena, N.Y.; his parents and four siblings; two sisters, Diana (Glenn) Faraone of Rushford, Minn., and Melanie (Heath) Olstad of Harmony, Minn.; and two brothers Ronald and Jody Woxland of Rushford. Wade is also survived by one niece, Melody Olstad of Madison, Wis., three nephews, Levi (Julia) Olstad of Harmony, Zachary Olstad of Winona and Kelley Faraone of Rushford; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A memorial service was held Friday, January 3, at Crosswalk Center in Cherry Hills Village, Colo.
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Leonard is survived by his loving wife Rachel; three children, Dr. Peter (Karen) Skaalen of Eden Prairie, Minn., Diana (Laine) Satter of Edina, Minn. and Christopher (Debra) Skaalen of Harmony, Minn.; six grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Leonard was preceded in death by his parents; Knute and Christine Skaalen; sisters Gena Olson, Ellen Kjos, Josephine Grooms and an infant Sister; brothers Dolvin Skaalen, Kalmer Skaalen, and Morris Skaalen. Leonard will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Funeral services were on January 24 at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony. Interment with Military rite followed at Greenfield Cemetery, Harmony.
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Monday, January 27, 2014
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Musings
from the back porch! By Judy Thomas
The frantic and hectic pace of Christmas 2013 is but a distant memory, and cold, dark dreary January, February and March lie before us. Could I not be more gloomy and cheerless? Yeah, I probably could as I have to admit, these are not my favorite months of the year.
But we could look at it in a more positive way, it’s a time to haunt the library and catch up on your reading, or weather permitting, invite a friend you haven’t seen for awhile and share a cup of whatever your pleasure is, or even have them in for lunch. It’s surprising how a
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Lien ~ Hollermann Kim Lien and Jason Hollerman are proud to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the bride are Scott and Pat Lien of Holmen, Wis. Parents of the groom are Ken and Gloria Hollerman of Fountain, Minn. Kim is a UW-La Crosse graduate and is employed at Kaplan Professional. Jason is a graduate of UW-Stout and works at Remis Power Systems. Their wedding is planned for October 18, 2014.
simple soup and sandwich or hot dish and salad taste when you’ve got somebody else to share it with. I had the misfortune to become ill on Christmas Day this year with a bronchial infection that pretty much wiped out any chance there was for partying with anybody, so I think I will have to do some making up in the next couple of months with little impromptu coffees and lunches. And since winter is not the best time for me underfoot, I like to host and I love a challenge to make something completely different. I have always been intrigued by the way the Welch tin miners carried their lunch down to the mines with them in what was called a ‘Pasties.’ Some were large enough
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to be sealed in the center so that a savory and sweet could be included in one package. These Welch delicacies were then baked and could be eaten either hot or cold. Years ago, I had the pleasure of visiting Mineral Springs, Wis. A site of an early tin mining community and an area called ‘Rag Tag Under Hill’ which meant that the women of the noon meal were ready for the miners to trudge home and enjoy the break. So to draw a conclusion here I will share how you can turn left over beef or pork roast, gravy, cooked potatoes, carrots or rutabagas (in other words
left over pot roast) except instead of doing individual portions I put mine in a 9-10 inch pie plate.
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You can either use boughten pie crust or make your own from your favorite recipe. Big enough for a double crust pie for the size tin you are using. Filling: Left over meat at least 2 cups Cooked potatoes (not mashed) About 2 cups or so of any left over carrots, gravy and rutabaga Season to taste - sometimes the left over gravy has just enough if you have a food processor, this is where you put all the above into it and chop roughly, you do not want a fine chop, but nearer a small dice. If you do not have a food processor just chop as fine as you can on a chopping board (convinced yet you need a processor this should do it.) Empty into a bowl and add enough gravy to moisten well, how much will depend on the amount of your meat mixture I’m thinking at least a good cup or cup and a half. When mixed, put into unbaked pie shell and cover with second crust. Seal and crimp. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes then lower heat to 350 for another 30 minutes. Let stand a few minutes before serving. Serves 6 generously. I serve it with additional gravy or thinned cream of Mushroom Soup. Accompanied with a crisp cole slaw it makes a warm inviting winter meal and voilà, no more left overs.
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Journal Writing Project:
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By Abigail Hanson As a high school junior, I spent a great deal of time thinking about college and the future. I knew college was expensive and wanted to get ahead of the game. I enrolled in an “Online in the High School” college level Introduction Abigail Hanson to Sociology course to start my college career. When it started, I was nervous about the new step up in education. After the first couple of weeks, I calmed down and got the hang of it. We spend the semester reading a chapter a week and having a quiz. Then, near the end of the course, we had a community service project assignment. We volunteered and then wrote a pager about our
experience. Once finished with the course, I knew that I made the right choice in taking it. I had completed my first college course that was paid for by the high school and was able to get a feel of what college was like. I then spent the summer before my senior year thinking more about college and all of the changes that were to come after graduation. I did research and decided to take PSEO, or Post-Secondary Enrollment Option, my senior year. PSEO can be taken in the classroom at the college, partially in the classroom and partially online, or completely online. I chose to take online courses through South Central College in Mankato, Minn. I enrolled in two courses and again was nervous. My Computer Software for College course was about learning Microsoft programs. I knew how to use most of these, so I wasn’t as
nervous as I was about my Employment Search Skills course. August rolled around, and I began my two PSEO classes. They both started off well and I did well. I again slowly got the hang of collegelevel courses. I went back and forth, copying word documents in one class to writing a resume in the other. By mid-October, they were both getting a bit more challenging. I started using the Excel and Access programs in Microsoft that I wasn’t used to, and I was writing a cover letter and putting together both a paper and an electronic portfolio. As I got used to the new programs in Microsoft, I used any extra time to work on my portfolios. I had never made one, let alone two, and was nervous that I’d mess something up or forget to add something. When my Computer Software for College course was coming to an end, I was feeling good about it again. I figured out how to do everything, and my final exam came down to using the program to dem-
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onstrate that I had learned how to use the software. I was confident I’d do just fine. The final exam for my Employment Search Skills, however, was to finally turn in my paper and electronic portfolios. I felt confident about my electronic portfolio, but was worried about sending in the paper portfolio. When I got my final grades for both courses, I was relieved that I had done just fine in both! I was worried that the big step from high school classes to college classes would hurt my grades, but I feel that it really helped me in getting ready for college. Now I am enrolled in another PSEO class, and when I graduate, I will have four college credited courses under my belt, plus the experience from them all. Through all of these courses, I was able to save hundreds of dollars on my college tuition because they were paid for by the school. I know that I made the right decision by taking college courses during high school, and I hope that
all high school students consider the opportunity to help save time and money. Abigail 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 fifteenth year.
She’s a teenager! Happy 13th Birthday Lauren on January 30th!
Love from, Grandma and Grandpa Lawston
Cute Kids of Fillmore County to our boys! Dillon on Jan 27th & Jeremy on Jan 28th! We love you! Mom, Dad, Haley & Quincy
On Monday, February 17, 2014, the Fillmore County Journal will be publishing a
special section titled “Cute Kids of Fillmore County,” celebrating the excitement and energy sparked by the birth of all of the children in Fillmore County.
This section will recognize all of our little ones in Fillmore County with pictures of newborns up to two years of age for anyone who submits a photo for publication in Fillmore County. In addition, we will be conducting a drawing for a $100, $50 and $25 gift card to supporting local businesses for three lucky children. Along with photos of children, our newspaper will be dedicating content relating to parents of young children.
Parents can submit their child’s photo completely free of charge. Along with the photo, please include the child’s name, both parents’ names, address, city, state and zip code -- AND please include your phone number so we can contact you if you are one of the drawing winners. No photos taken by a professional photographer may be submitted by any parents without the written consent of copyright release for publication in the Fillmore County Journal. The deadline for submitting photos is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014. Please submit photos to news@fillmorecountyjournal.com The publication date is Monday, Feb. 17, 2014.
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For more information on upcoming school events please go to www.r-pschools.com Ava Drazkowski, Kaylee Hahn, Siri Dworschak, and Brielle Rasmussen enjoying Little Leaders Cheer Camp!
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The Regional competition for the Southeast Service Cooperative’s Jr. High Knowledge Bowl was held Monday, January 13 at the Clarion Inn in Rochester. Two teams from Rushford-Peterson qualified for the meet. Teams qualify by being in the top twelve after the sub-regional competition which was held Thursday, January 9th. There are 27 teams in Tier A for our area. At the Regional, R-P Team 1 came in first place. Fillmore Central 1 and Houston 2 finished 2nd and 3rd. R-P Team 2 placed 10th for the day. All scores can be accessed through the R-P schools website under the Knowledge Bowl site. Rushford-Peterson has four Jr. High Knowledge Bowl Teams. Not pictured are the 8th grade team(R-P 3): Mike Ekern, Keegan Dittman, Jordan McNamer, Olivia Hoff, Nicole Blagsvedt and Victoria Kjome and 7th graders (R-P 4) Merrill Shroeder, Matt Nelson, Lauren Lawston, Kaitlyn Bieberdorf, Abby Malone and Peyton Hoiness. Competitions are held from October to December. Rushford-Peterson’s teams all placed in the top half of the 27 teams prior to the sub-regional. Knowledge Bowl is coached by Mrs. Mary Wolter with the help of volunteers Deb Klungtvedt, Sue Hoff, Chuck Poppe and Beth Nelson.
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purchase of 28 flower baskets at a cost of $32 each (total $900). Continued from Page 1 Donations are accepted to sponwith Disabilities Act (ADA) stan- sor a basket at $25 per basket. dards on pedestrian ramps when Hoffman said that in the past repairing St. Paul Street at the they have received about $400 intersection with Main Street. in donations. There is $3,000 in Hoffman noted the county has the flower basket reserve. These determined it is too narrow to reserve funds may need to be used get the proper slope for the ADA to replace the golf cart used for ramps. To get enough slope the watering the flowers in the next county proposed 6 foot pedes- year or two. trian ramp bump-outs at the Volunteers are needed to water intersection. Site lines should be the flowers on Saturday and Sunimproved, but it will make the day. City summer help tend to the street narrower at the intersection flowers during the work week. (30 foot). It should be more visu- •Ambulance Director Ryan ally appealing. Throckmorton reported that a The county would share the grant had been applied for and cost 50-50. Hoffman didn’t see received from the southeast Minany other options to comply with nesota EMS. The grant will be the ADA standards. The proposal used for IV supplies and training for the bump-outs was approved. equipment. The total cost of the Other business in brief equipment will be $2,600 and •Approval was given for the the ambulance service will pay
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the first 25 percent or about $650. The rest will be covered by the grant up to $2,000. •Volunteers are needed to replace Rob Mason who has moved out of town to head up Fillmore Street family activities during Trout Days, May 16-18. The Trout Day committee is seeking volunteers. A meeting will be held on January 27 at 6 p.m. at the B & B Bowl. •Approval was given for Sheila Marzolf to attend the Municipal Clerks Conference on March 18-21 in St. Cloud. Hoffman may attend either one or both of the League Legislative Conference (St. Paul) and the League Annual Conference (St. Cloud). Council members may attend either of the League conferences if their schedules permit. Reicks said that the conferences are informative and worth the time.
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Rushford Village receives pavement management plan By Kirsten Zoellner In a process that’s seen momentum in the last six months, the Village is making strides forward in the development of a comprehensive street plan. Following a wide-scope fiscal impact report this past July, the city has spent considerable time detailing, recording, and creating a methodology for road conditions and improvements. The Village has considered improvements to several areas, including Cooperative Way, Whitemore, Prospect, West Goodrich, Plummer, East Goodrich, Meadow, Aspen, Village Drive, Money Creek, Nordic Road, Ridgeview, Rush Creek
Roe, portions of Aspen Road, and County Line Road to or just beyond Laura Lane. The roads considered are of varying material and condition. Some are in a state of much-needed repair, while others are being looked at due to increasing costs of maintenance. In the latter, the city is reviewing the opportunity of reduce the need for annual crushed rock, grading, winter rock, and dust control on higher maintenance roads through paving. While the cost, an estimated $519,000 initially discussed in July, presents a problem for the city, how the city would deterSee VILLAGE Page 15
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mine which roads a priority soon rose to the forefront of the issue. “Let’s bring it to the public and let them tell us what they’d like to see done. It’s never easy to spend that kind of money. We’re known for being pretty frugal, but you have to pay one way or another,” noted Councilor Gordon Johnson previously. “Road rock is our single biggest expenditure every year. Costs are not going to go down. I would hope a public hearing would give us some direction.” A public hearing for the road issues was held August 6 and 10 residents turned out for discussion of a proposed 15-year, general obligation bonding for several street improvement projects. The proposed bonding was
limited $550,000 and would see potential funding through Minnesota Rural Water. Original consideration to get all needed street work done, which includes resurfacing and paving of heavily travelled roads, amounted to $3.25 million, but the council quickly dismissed a plan of that magnitude. “We need to do this in steps and stages, but we need to start somewhere,” noted Johnson during the hearing. One of our main considerations is that there is a certain amount of maintenance and grading, and crushed rock to keep the streets as drivable. We weighed these recommendations against the amount of invested maintenance.” A street tour was conducted August 13 by Bolton & Menk, Inc., the consulting and engineering firm hired to assist the
Monday, January 27, 2014 city. The purpose of the collaboration was noted to head off potential stumbling blocks on work proposed for County Line Road, as well as seeking professional recommendations on sealcoating and road widening. Brian Malm, representing Bolton & Menk, presented the council with the completed Pavement Management Plan at the January 21 council meeting. “The goal of this plan is to assist the city with understanding its current system condition, assist with management of these assets, and provide recommendations for pavement management in the next five years,” stated Malm. Conditions were assessed using a PASER (Pavement Surface Evaluation and Rating) method developed for the Wisconsin DOT. The figures were then used to prioritize and
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identify locations of need. “This information, coupled with pavement deterioration projections, will provide the mechanism for the city to analyze pavement condition in the future under different management scenarios.” The city mapping shows a half mile segment of conrete roadway (Cooperative Way), five miles of bituminous paved surface, and 27 miles of gravel surface. Fifty-six percent of the bituminous surfaces fell under “fair or better,” with 34 percent of that group as “good or better.” Ninety-three percent of gravel surfaced roadways were listed just as “fair or better,” but 83 percent of that amount was strictly, “fair.” Malm did note there is little good engineering on when to pave gravel, but they are financially chosen on time and maintenance requirements. “This is a discussion we need to have,” stressed Malm. “The next step is to sit down and discuss the dirty details.” It was suggested that the city either form a sub-committee to oversee that portion or the entire council meet as a whole in an extended council workshop. The council voted unanimously in favor of the latter. “We will come to you with some numbers so you can wiggle into a number.” “How do you structure a plan for the future with dollars you don’t have today?” asked Schwanke. “It’s better to do it the right way and put them to the best possible use.” A January 28 date was set for the council workshop regarding the issue. Once roads are selected, fiscal consultant Mike Bubany will work out the numbers to present the city with a detailed plan and financing application. Bolton & Menk will prep the project, to get it ready for bidding, once target streets are finalized. Bonding will be done in 2014. Should the city opt to add additional streets, not outlined at
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the first public hearing, a second public hearing would be needed. It doesn’t appear that that would be the case. The city also considered the possibility of limiting or disallowing street parking due to safety concerns, especially in the south Rushford area. The ideas of limited hours, seasonal parking, and increased signage were all discussed. Much of the problem stems from safe snow removal from the sometimes narrow streets. “It’s only a handful who consistently abuse this,” noted Mayor Dale Schwanke. “What do you do with them?” Related issues of enforcement, whether through ticketing or towing, was also discussed. City Attorney Tom Manion recommended the city create an ordinance for the restricted parking. “We need something that will give us teeth to do something,” added Councilor Johnson. The issue of a petition for annexation from a Peterson property was discussed by the council, but no decision has been made. “I suggest we take it under advisement,” stated Schwanke. “No matter what the decision, it’s not a vote to take someone’s land. It’s a vote to allow it to move forward. We will do due diligence and see what makes sense for all involved.” The issue has been tabled until the next meeting. Recurring complaints about a dog nuisance was also discussed at the meeting. Jeremy Williams, the owner of the dogs in question, presented the council with statements from law enforcement and others stating a contrary opinion to resident complaints. “This is not taken lightly,” said Williams. “This harassment will stop here.” Williams maintains that his dogs are not aggressive, that they have bark collars, do not run at large, and cannot jump out of enclosure. There have been no reports filed with the sheriff’s department, according to Williams. Williams noted his willingness to file a harassment suit should the issue persist. “I will not lay down my family’s rights. Rather than continue these letters and spend the taxpayer’s money, stop harassing me.” The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Tuesday, February 4, at 7 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend. www.traditionspreston.com 1-507-765-3837 E.O.E
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Social Media, Art, and Politics
How can social media and art influence politics and opinions of citizens? On Tuesday, December 3 Rodney Thill from The Art Institutes International Minnesota visited the senior government class and discussed the influence media sources such as television and art have on politics. Thill showed how political advertisements shown on television can influence who people will vote for in an election. He showed the students an “I Like Ike” ad shown on TV during the 1950s. Art can also have an influence. The students saw examples of this with political cartoons such as Ben Franklin’s “Join or Die” cartoon. Lastly, Thill explained how new social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter have impacted recent presidential elections and will continue to influence politics in the future. Students from Mabel-Canton attended and participated in the 64th annual Dorian Vocal Festival on Sunday, January 12 and Monday, January 13 at Luther College in Decorah at the Center For Faith And Life under the direction of Allen Hightower. The 1200 student Festival Choir rehearsed for two days and performed the pieces “Domine Fili Unigenite” by Antonio Vivaldi, “Two Strings, But One Voice” by Z. Randall Stroope, “Shout For Joy!” by Dan Davison, “In The Night We Shall Go In” by Imant Raminsh, and “He’ll Make A Way” by Byron J. Smith. Participating students include: Emily Brumm, Kourtney Coyle, Andy Sollien, Austen Whitacre, and Mac Nelson. The Festival Choir performed a 7:00 p.m. Grand Concert at Luther College Monday night along with the Nordic Choir, Outstanding High School Vocalists, and the Dorian Chamber Choir.
Health & Science Day On Friday, December 13, the sophomores, juniors and seniors traveled to Globe University in Onalaska, WI for Health and Science Day. The students had the opportunity to attended different sessions covering medical lab assistant, veterinary technician, and massage therapy. During the vet tech session students interacted with guinea pigs and rabbits, practiced taking blood on manikins, viewed various diseases and parasites under microscopes and helped identify injuries on various X-rays. During massage therapy, students learned of the various aspects of the field and identified objects within a bag of sand. Finally, our MC students visited the medical lab assistant session where they learned how to take blood pressure and determine what a healthy blood pressure should be. They also performed strep tests on their partners to determine if they were infected with strep throat. Our last full group session was presented at the end of the day and it provided our students with more information about financial aid, applying to colleges and developing the skills to experience success after high school. A very informational and important message was also given to the students concerning social media and the impact—both positive and negative—it can have on our lives. Globe also highlighted how employers and schools are now using these tools to assess their possible candidates for jobs or admittance into college.
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to Payton Danielson for auditioning and being selected to be part of the Minnesota ACDA 4-6th grade Elementary Honor Choir. The choir rehearsed and performed for ACDA members at their fall conference on Friday, November 22. Selections performed include: “Looking For Friends” “Jabberwocky”, “Won’t You Sing Along”, “Sing (To Change The World)” and “Cherokee Blessing.” Payton rehearsed and performed at St. Andrew’s Church at Mahtomedi, MN. She was part of the choir consisting of 150 of the finest singers from around the state. Go Cougars!
March Music Madness 2014
@ Kepharts Music Center Mabel-Canton will be competing to be The Best Pep Band in the Region! Tournament starts Monday, March 3rd We send in a video to show why we are the best in the area. They will set up the tourney brackets (2 Divisions: Class 1A/2A & 3A/4A). They share and promote our video to rack up the most votes. Two lucky winners will be voted to the top of the heap and win $300, two runners up will win $200!
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5th Grade • Front row Jordyn Newgard and Katelyn Kleiboer Back row Bethany Schneekloth, Lauren Wyffels and Kaylor Soiney
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remained the same as 2013. The official newspaper continues to be the Republican-Leader. Legal counsel for the district is still Richard Nethercutt. The official depository was changed from Associated Bank to Merchants Bank of Lanesboro. There was no change in board officer positions, or in the committee assignments. The board meeting schedule will remain the third Thursday at 7 p.m. It was approved for the superintendent to make investments on behalf of the district. It was also approved for the administration to make recommendations for cuts in programs and positions. The two-year Master Contract for teachers was approved, with a 3.7 percent increase in salary each year. The second year, 1.8 percent of that raise will go toward insurance. The contract for non-certified staff was approved as well.
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hiccups along the way. However those problems have been or are being resolved. “Overall the program is going very well,” said Treptow. The board also discussed the staff and community survey that they will be developing to help aid in the search for a new superintendent. There was discussion on whether they should decide beforehand if the board will be looking for a full-time or part-time superintendent. The board looked to Interim Superintendent Rick for his opinion on the matter. Rick told the Board that he was happy at 0.8; however, if they’re looking for someone to stay in the position long-term they might want to consider having the position be full-time. The discussion ended with the plan for each board member to meet with Superintendent Rick during the course of the next two weeks, as to better gauge the workload of the superintendent position and better understand the job description. During the meeting, the board approved a resolution directing the administration to make recommendations for reductions in programs and positions. “The purpose is part of the first steps in preparing next year’s budget. You (the board) are authorizing and directing the administration to begin preparing the budget and make necessary recommendations for either discontinuance or continuance,” said
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Pictured are some of the Wykoff Lions who flipped pancakes and cooked sausages for our annual Cancer Telethon Breakfast at the Wykoff Community Hall on Sunday, January 19. The Lions “cooked up” $2,000 in donations which was sent to the telethon. Thank you to the Wykoff and Spring Valley Communities for your great support of the Wykoff Lions. Lions members left to right are: Karen Eickhoff, Ross Heusinkveld, Sally Affeldt, Anne Comstock, Verne Comstock, Curtis Jeske, and Bonnie Heidtke. Photo submitted by Brett Corson
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Fillmore County police reports Chatfield Police Department Noah John Grant, 18, Chatfield, Minn.; 11/14/2013, Duty to Drive with Due Care - Speed Greater than Reasonable; Fees $130. Steven Jerome Olson, 55, Chatfield, Minn.; 12/5/2013, Duty to Drive with Due Care Speed Greater than Reasonable; Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Aaron Mark Anderson, 18, Spring Valley, Minn.; 8/18/2013, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within 2 Hours; Fine of $1,000 (stay $950 until 1/7/2015), Local confinement for 90 days (stay 90 days for one year), Supervised probation for one year - Remain lawabiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, Submit to chemical testing, Complete chemical assessment, Do not enter bars or liquor stores. Junior Lee Dillon, 19, Mabel, Minn.; 11/7/2012, Receiving Stolen Property; Fine of $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 1/7/2016), Local confinement for 365 days (stay 345 days for two years), Supervised probation for two years Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Random testing, Submit to random searches, Pay restitution with Tina Garrison totaling $7,194, Write letter of apology, Maintain employement, Advise agent prior to changing employment and/or residence.
Tina Marie Garrison, 38, Harmony, Minn.; 11/7/2012, Receiving Stolen Property; Fine of $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 1/7/2016), Local confinement for 365 days (stay 345 days for two years), Supervised probation for two years - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/ controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Random testing, Submit to random searches, Pay restitution, Write letter of apology, Maintain employment, Advise agent prior to changing employment and/or residence. Cole James Volkman Hall, 21, Lewison, Minn.; 5/19/2013, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within 2 Hours; Fine of $1,000 (stay $700 until 1/7/2015, Local confinement for 90 days (stay 90 days for one year), Supervised probation for one year - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, NO possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, No driving without insurance, have valid license to drive, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to chemical testing, Complete chemical assessment. Matthew Alan Helgeson, 38, Rushford, Minn.; 12/22/2012, DWI - Operate Motor VehicleAlcohol Concentration 0.08 Within 2 Hours; Fine of $1,000 (stay $700 until 1/8/2015), Local confinement for 90 days (stay 87 days for one year), Supervised probation for one year - Remain lawabiding, No same or similar, No
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Monday, January 27, 2014 alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Random testing, Submit to random searches, No driving without insurance and valid drivers license, DWI clinic, class or programming, Attend MADD Impact Panel. Olaf Bjorn Storlic Hougen, 29, Harmony, Minn.; 12/11/2013, Parking Ordinance; Fees $32. Jordan Lee Kerns, 28, Preston, Minn.; 12/11/2013, Parking Ordinance; Fees $32. Zachary John Koch, 25, Spring Valley, Minn.; 12/22/2013, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Megan Ann Obrein, 25, Lime Springs, Iowa; 11/27/2013, Use of Wireless Communications Device - Compose, Read, or Send Electronic Message in Motion or Traffic; Fees $140. Preston Police Department Elizabeth Anne Biel, 39, Lanesboro, Minn.; 12/7/2013, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within 2 Hours; Fine of $1,000 (stay $700 until 1/7/2015), Local confinement for 90 days (stay 90 days for one year), Supervised probation for one year - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, under DFO direction, No possession of alcohol or drugs, under DFO direction, Random testing, No driving without insurance, have valid license to drive, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to chemical testing. Carolyn Margaret Freese, 49, Lanesboro, Minn.; 12/23/2013, Stopping/Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping; Fees $32. Gabrielle Elyse Lacher, 22, Lanesboro, Minn.; 12/30/2013, Stopping/Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping; Fees $32. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division Travis Charles Krinkie, 30, Blue Earth, Minn.; 12/7/2013, Hunting - Transportation of Firearms - Loaded Firearm; Fees $190. Minnesota State Patrol Noah Curtis Kath, 19, Preston, Minn.; 12/17/2013, Driving Without a Valid License or Vehicle Class/Type; Multiple Licenses Prohibited; Fees $190. 12/17/2013, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $25. Zachary Alan Pearson, 21, Davenport, Iowa; 12/5/2013, Unlawful Passing - Against Signs; Fees $140. Timothy Gerald Pozanc, 56, Winona, Minn.; 12/5/2013, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; FEes $115. Valentin Romero-Valdez, 31, Harmony, Minn.; 10/24/2013, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol; Fine of $1,000 (stay $700 until 1/7/2015), Local confinement for 90 days (stay 90 days for one year), Supervised probation for one year - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/ controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, No driving without insurance, have valid license to drive, Do not enter bars or liquor
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stores, Submit to chemical testing, Complete chemical assessment. 10/24/2013, Uninsured Vehicle Owner Violation; Fine of $1,000 (stay $900 until 1/7/2015), Local confinement for 90 days (stay 90 days for one year), Supervised probation for one year - Remain lawabiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, No driving without insurance, have valid license to drive, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to chemical testing, complete chemical testing within two weeks. Matthew Lawrence Sachs, 21, Winona, Minn.; 12/6/2013, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130. Jessica Leanne Schibursky, 35, Preston, Minn.; 11/28/2013, Driving off pavement or traveled portion to pass; Fees $140. Clayton Ullom, 50, Cresco, Iowa; 11/18/2013, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Rushford Police Department Kyle Benjamin Allers, 21, Rushford, Minn.; 3/5/2013, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene; Fine of $1,000 (stay $700 until 11/13/2014), Local confinement for 90 days (stay 87 days for one year, credit for time served of three days), Supervised probation for one year - Remain lawabiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possesion of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, Domestic Abuse counseling/treatment, No assault, no aggressive behavior, Submit to random searches, Submit to chemical testing, No contact with vicims. Kayla Marie Block, 27, Rushford, Minn.; 8/20/2013, Damage to Property - 4th Degree - Intentional Damage - Other Circumstances; Fine of $1,000 (stay $700 until 1/8/2015), Local confinement for 90 days (stay 79
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days for one year, credit for time served of 11 days), Supervised probation for one year - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/ treatment, aftercare, No alcohol/ controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Random testing, Submit to random searches, Write letter of apology or 20 hours of community work service, Domestic abuse counseling/ treatment, No assault, No use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, Advise agent prior to changing employment and/or residence. 8/20/2013, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/ Noisy/Obscene; Fine of $1,000 (stay $900 until 1/8/2015), Local confinement for 90 days (stay 79 days for one year, credit for time served of 11 days), Supervised probation for one year. Michael Benjamin Burt, 24, Peterson, Minn.; 10/16/2013, Careless Driving; Fees $190. 10/16/2013, Speeding 66/55; Fees $50. Lindsey Marie Frick, 24, Rushford, Minn.; 11/28/2013, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol; Fine of $1,000 (stay $700 until 1/7/2015), Local confinement for 90 days (stay 90 days for one year), Supervised probation for one year - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/ controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, No driving without insurance, have valid license to drive, Complete chemical assessment, Do not enter bars or liquor stores. Hannah Arlene Hooper, 21, Rushford, Minn.; 12/8/2013, Duty to Drive with Due Care Speed Greater than Reasonable; Fees $130. Mark Melvin Stutzman, 56, Canton, Minn.; 11/27/2013, Speeding - 75/55; Fees $230.
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that their “basic service charge does differ quite a bit,” and this relates to the fact that their number of consumers per mile of line is much less than most other utilities. For example, according to Krambeer, “The latest statistics show that publicly-owned utilities average 48 consumers per mile of line; investor-owned utilities average 34 consumers per mile of line; and electric co-ops average 7.4 members per mile of line. TEC has 3.7 members per mile of line.” Alliant Energy Serving the cities of Chatfield, Ostrander and Wykoff, Alliant Energy is the only corporate, publicly traded company providing electric service to communities in Fillmore County. Led by President/CEO Patricia L. Kampling, raking in an annual wage of $1.7 million, Alliant Energy is a huge utility that serves approximately 40,000 electric customers across 15,000 square miles in southern Minnesota. From June 1 through September 30 of each year, the residential rate is 11.036 cents/ kWh. And, from October 1 through May 31, the residential rate is 9.193 cents/kWh. Their basic service charge is $8.50 per month. So, based on the 2012 average monthly consumption of 793 kWh in Minnesota, your average Alliant Energy bill would run $96.02 per month. Spring Valley Public Utilities With 1,154 residential and 174 commercial customers, the Spring Valley Public Utilities is a member of Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (SMMPA). Superintendent Stuart Smith shared that the “Spring Valley Public Utilities maintains a seven megawatt power plant that will provide enough electricity to run the whole town if and when the power grid is down. This is a big investment for any city to have for reliability. Most cities do not have this.” The Spring Valley Public Utility does not have seasonal rates like TEC and Alliant Energy. The Spring Valley Public Utilities residential rate is 11.24 cents/kWh. So, based on the 2012 average monthly consumption of 793 kWh in Minnesota, your average Spring Valley Public Utilities bill would run $89.13 per month. Preston Public Utilites Just like the Spring Valley Public Utilities, the Preston Public Utilities is also a member of SMMPA. With 652 residential and 183 commercial customers, the PPU maintains a coverage area of approximately 2.5 square miles. And, just like Spring Valley, Preston has a back-up plan in case of a power grid failure. According to PPU General Manager and Preston City Administrator Joe Hoffman, “Preston maintains a diesel/natural gas
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power plant that operates at times of high electric demand; most recently during the cold spell. The plant has the capacity to power the entire community during transmission outages.” The Preston Public Utilities residential rate is 9.98 cents/ kWh from November through April for the first 600 kWhs, and 9.59 cents/kWh for the next 600 kWhs. From May through October, the first 600 kWhs costs 9.98 cents/kWh, with the next 600 kWhs charged at 11.15 cents/kWh. Additionally, PPU charges a residential base rate of $6.42 each month. So, based on the 2012 average monthly consumption of 793 kWh in Minnesota, your average Preston Public Utilities bill would run $82.47 per month. Effective January 1, 2014, the PPU rates were increased by 10-percent. Harmony Public Utilities With a total of the 515 residential and 157 commercial/ industrial customers, the Harmony Public Utilities serves all customers located in the city limits of Harmony. With a wholesale agreement, HPU purchased their power from TriCounty Electric Cooperative. Following a basic service charge of $8, HPU does also operate with seasonal rates based on usage. From January through June 15, the residential rate is 11.9 cents/kWh. And, from June 15 through December of each year, the residential rate is 12.16 cents/kWh. Effective June 2013, electric rates were raised 2.2-percent. So, based on the 2012 average monthly consumption of 793 kWh in Minnesota, your average Harmony Public Utility bill would run $102.37 per month. Lanesboro Public Utilities The Lanesboro Public Utilities currently serves 461 residential and 101 commercial customers in the City of Lanesboro. And, just like HPU, the LPU has a wholesale purchasing agreement
with Tri-County Elective Cooperative. Following a basic service charge of $12, LPU does not operate with any fluctuating seasonal rates. Their residential electric usage rate is 14.71 cents/ kWh. So, based on the 2012 average monthly consumption of 793 kWh in Minnesota, your average Lanesboro Public Utilities bill would run $128.65 per month. The Least and Most The lowest electric rates in the area come from the Preston Public Utilities with rates nearly 19-percent below the state average of 11.35 cents/kWh. And, the highest rates in the area come from the Lanesboro Public Utilities, with rates nearly 30-percent above the state average and more than 53-percent above the rates offered by the Preston Public Utilities. Keeping costs down Unless you’re one of about 350,000 people in the United States that lives completely “off the grid,” you are paying for utilities. So, how do you keep your costs down? Tri-County Electric Cooperative offered some tips to help keep energy costs down. Here’s their top 10 list. 1. WELL AND/OR PRESSURE SYSTEM: Defective or broken water lines, wires shorted at the well head and water logged pressure tanks can use excessive electricity. 2. STOCK TANK HEATER: Inadequately insulated tanks may run up to 24 hours a day. 3. PORTABLE SPACE HEATER: Uncontrolled space heaters may run up to 24 hours a day and may have thermostats set higher than necessary. Additionally, this form of electric heat does not qualify for a reduced rate dual fuel program. 4. ENGINE/TRACTOR HEATER: Because engine or tractor heaters may lack thermostatic controls, they may operate up to 24 hours per day.
The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County 5. WOOD STOVE BLOWER: Check to ensure your wood stove blower is operating properly, as these may run continuously without being noticed. 6. OUTDOOR WOOD BURNING UNIT: Circulator pumps can run 24/7 in outdoor wood burning units. If the fire in an outdoor unit goes out, it can cause the water heater in your home to attempt to heat the boiler within the wood burning unit. 7. HEAT TAPE: Take note of the status of your heat tape to ensure it has not become defective, that it is turned off when no longer needed and that the temperature is not set higher than necessary. 8. HOT TUB: Outdoor hot tub installations often do not have adequate insulation. Water is continuously heated to over 100 degrees and can unnecessarily shed heat to the outdoors. 9. ELECTRIC BLANKET OR HEATED MATTRESS PAD: Often left running 24
hours per day, electric blanks and heated mattress pads can be shut down when bed is not occupied. 10. ROOM/WALL AIR CONDITIONING UNITS: Improperly weatherized or inadequately insulated against winter’s cold drafts, air conditioning units leak heat to the outdoors and require greater heating input to make the home comfortable. In summary, you can’t control your electric rates but you can control your electricity consumption. Take a close look at your usage each month and compare it to the state average. If you are using more than 793 kilowatt hours per month, then you are above average -- and this is costing you and your family more money. Making everyone in the household aware of the collective monthly energy consumption helps everyone realize how they can have an impact on reduction.
Seeking Applicants The Fillmore County ADA is now accepting applications for Dairy Princess and Dairy Ambassadors. For an application please contact Margaret Johnson at trailsideholsteins@gmail.com or 507-429-0084 Deadline for applications is February 21st
Ladies Night Out Thursday, Jan. 30th - 4:00-7:00pm Downtown Mabel, MN
Pick up your card & have it punched at each of the following businesses! (no purchase necessary)
Mabel Flowers & Gifts Split Endz & Crafts Mabel Holistic Therapy Heather Kleiboer Photography Evangelines Krazy Kwiltz Mabel Legion Mabel Liquor Store
Shop the specials in each business! Full card makes you eligible for grand prize drawing! *Cards available at participating businesses
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY, JAN. 28 •SEMCAC Senior Dining Bingo, 11am, Rushford Tenborg Center.* •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.*
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29 •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, 1300 West Tracy Rd., Spring Valley.*
THURSDAY, JAN. 30 •Free Senior Coffee, 9am, Heritage Grove, Harmony.* •Story Hour, 11am, Harmony Public Library. No school, no story hour.* •Canton Senior Citizens meet, 1pm for cards and visiting, Canton Community Center.* •Canton Historical Society meeting, 5pm, Canton Community Center. Come join us, looking for new members.
•AA Class “Road’s Journey,” 8pm, 301 E. Franklin St., Spring Valley (a yellow house).*
FRIDAY, JAN. 31 •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St. Chatfield.* •Harmony AA Group, 8pm, Harmony Community Center. For more info call 612-251-3822 or 507-272-2191*
•Caledonia Lions Trivia Night and Chili Supper, 6pm check-in, 7pm competition begins, Four Seasons Community Center, 900 N Kingston St, Caledonia. •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, call 507-251-1771 or 765-2518.*
SUNDAY, FEB. 2
•Cowboy Church Service, 6pm, Cherry Grove United Methodist Church. For more info or directions call 507-346SATURDAY, FEB. 1 2830. •Mason’s Pancake Breakfast, •Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 8-10:30am, Rushford Masonic Lodge. All you can eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, milk, juice. www.mysticstarlodge69.com. south Main St. and Highway 52.* •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, MONDAY, FEB. 3 9-11am, 1300 West Tracy Rd., Spring •Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Valley, MN.* O N LY Y O U C A N P R E V E N T F O R E S T F I R E S. Estates, Preston.* •Winter Fun Fest, 10am-3pm, Camp www.smokeybear.com •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Winnebago, Caledonia. Fillmore County Public Health, 902 •Euchre Tournament, Houston Street NW, Preston, MN.* 10:30am-4:30pm, Four Seasons Community Center, 900 N Kingston St, •VFW Burger Nite, 5-8pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall. Caledonia. NOTE TO PUB: DO NOT PRINT INFO BELOW, FOR I.D. ONLY. NO ALTERING AD CO •Dinner on the Bluff, 5:30pm, Eagle Forest Fire Prevention – Newspaper B&W 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 FFPFF4-N-04901-C "They Can’t Run For Bluff. (Film at Horan Engraving: 212-689-8585) Ref #:113466
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Professional Guide accountants
Dental
MAJOR & COMPANY TAX PREPARATION, ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL SERVICES ENROLLED AGENTS 409 Spring Ave., Preston, MN 55965 • 507-765-4444
RON SCHREIER, EA
•
TIM MCLAUGHLIN, EA
RUSHFORD D E N TA L C L I N I C
MeDical
Gary M. Marcoux, D.D.S. 208 S. Elm Street Rushford, MN
(507) 864-7773
• Family Dental Care • Cosmetic Dentistry/Whitening • New Patients Always Welcome
Pamela Ristau, CPA
Personalized service to accommodate your needs. Accounting, Auditing, Tax Preparation 209 ST. ANTHONY STREET, PRESTON, MN 55965 pam@pamristaucpa.com • 507-765-2180
Teri Klaehn CPA,
insurance
LLC
Tax, Payroll and Accounting Services
Quickbooks ProAdvisor
F&M INSURANCE SERVICES
125 St. Paul St., Preston, MN 55965 507-765-3696 - Teri@tklaehncpa.com
assisteD living Park Lane Estates Assisted Living 111 Fillmore Place SE Preston, MN 55965 507-765-9986
“Where Life Begins Again” cnation@goldenhorizons.org
counseling
MeDical
65 Main Avenue North, Harmony Marcy Allen, LPC; Paul Broken, MA; Mark Bronson, MS, LICSW; Alan Rodgers, LICSW 8:00am - 4:30pm, Mon-Fri 1-800-422-0161 www.zumbromhc.org
Psychotherapy, psychiatry, case management, adult rehab mental health services
VICTIM SERVICES
lisa stensrud, dPT
507.867.8007 fax: 507.867.8018 stensrud.lisa@myfcpt.com
- a service of DFO Community Corrections.
Sexual Assault Program ~ Victim/Witness Assistance Program All services are free & confidenital
Po Box 232 212 fillmore st. W Preston, Mn 55965
Advocacy, information & assistance for victim/survivors of sexual assualt & other felony crimes. Community & professional education & consultation. Located in the Fillmore County Court House - Preston, MN
This space is available for your business!
MON-FRI 765-2805 OR CALL 24 HR CRISIS LINE TOLL-FREE 1-877-289-0636
To advertise on this page please call 507.765.2151 or email ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com
real estate Over 1,500 acres sold in the past year! •Specializing in hunting land, farm land, hobby farms & rural properties •Small town work ethic backed by nationwide marketing •Local expertise, born and raised in southeastern MN
chad garteski, Agent/Land Specialist
Cell: 507.269.2742 • Email: Chad@WeissChoice.com www.WeissChoice.com
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Classifieds FOR SALE
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FOR SALE
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103 20th St. NE, Stewartville, MN ~ Just off Hwy 63
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Eliminate high heating bills with a Central Boiler outdoor wood furnace. Instant rebates up to $1000! Theobald Heating Solutions 507-5334523. s27-o
Pianos, Digital Pianos, Rodgers Church Organs - New, Used, Sales & Service - Call DEWEY KRUGER MUSIC, Northwood, Iowa, 800933-5830, deweykrugermusic.com s13,20,27-x
SAFE STEP WALK-IN TUB: Alert for Seniors: Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less than 4” Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American Made. Installation Included. Call 888743-6845 for $750 Off (MFPA)
Brand new 8 ft. snow pusher. John Deere or any other bobcat. Brand new, never been used. Call 507-467-2333. s27-x
NEw FeatHerlite trailerS iN Stock:
• 2013 Car Bumper Pull • 500 Gallon Fuel Trailer • 4 Horse LQ's • 7' x 20' Stock • 24' Show Stock • 16' Bumper Stock • 7' x 24' Stock • 16' Goose Neck Stock • 7'6" x 32' Stock USEd FeatHerlite trailerS: • 17' Alum. Flatbed • 20' Stock • 32' Stock • Bobcat S330 w/Cab • Cat 248 B USEd EqUipMENt: • Bobcat T180 • Bobcat S630 w/Cab • NH TC 40 w/loader
• Bobcat S300 • Bobcat S650 • Bobcat E35 Excavator
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• JD 329D • Dieci TeleHandlers in Stock
MIXED FIREWOOD $50 per pickup load. You haul. 507-272-1686 s20,27-o
IKEA desks/workstations with bookshelves and organizers for sale. Perfect for office or home. Brand new $375 per desk, but selling them for $75 each. There are currently 7 available. Call 507-251-5297. s23TFN-x
EZ-GO & Yamaha GOlf Carts SaleS & Service New & USed
SAWMILLS FROM only $4897.00 Make & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com 800/5781363 Ext.300N. MCAN
Ivan Vreeman harmony, mn 507-273-6928
ProFlowers – Send Bouquets for Any Occasion. Birthday, Anniversary or Just Because! Take 20 percent off your order over $29! Go to http://www. Proflowers.com/Buy or call 1-866-9832204 (MFPA) FRUIT TREES low as $16.00! Blueberry, grape, strawberry, asparagus, evergreen & hardwood plants. FREE catalog. Woodstock Nursery N1831 Hwy 95 Neillsville, WI 54456 toll free 1-888803-8733, www.wallace-woodstock.com (MFPA)
ProfessIonal servIce GuIde Basement Waterproofing
ConstruCtion
plumBing Dave’s Plumbing & Heating, Air Conditioning LLC New Construction & Remodeling• In-Floor Heat • Drain Cleaning
Appliance Sales & Service • New & Used
WE FIX WET BASEMENTS!
Call Dave • Cell: 507-259-4238
Mention this Ad and Receive $100 off Basement Waterproofing System
Spring Valley & Preston • Bus. 765-2173 or 346-7879
Free Estimates • 507-259-7776 • www.AllStarBasements.com
Cleaning
NEWMAN
PLUMBING, HEATING & COOLING, LLC
ServiceMASTER of Chatfield
• New Construction • Remodeling • Insured • Free Estimates • Licensed 507-743-8325 SEE US FOR ALL YOUR HEATING & COOLING NEEDS Randy Newman - 507-421-2536 - GeoSystems
Professional Cleaning ~ Carpet, Furniture, Floors, Furnace Duct Cleaning, Fire & Water Damage, Janitorial Service.
The clean you expect The service you deserve
Jeff Hebl, Owner 507-467-4798 • Lanesboro, MN
specializing in roofing
ConstruCtion
MELDAHL CONSTRUCTION INC. PETERSON, MN 55962 • 507-875-2496 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: GRAIN BIN CONSTRUCTION
Taylor Marsden • 507.450.4501 Mabel, Mn • licensed & Insured #Bc664972
• Dryers • Grain Bins for Drying & Storage
Tear Down , Millwright, Grain Legs, Auger, and Conveyor Construction, Concrete Construction.
-Fans -Heaters -Roof Vents -Floors
(And More!) 30 Ton, 136 ft Boom Truck Service THE FIRST BIN DESIGNED FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
www.duanegilbertsonconstruction.com
Lic. #7046
PROPANE SERVICE INSTALLATION DELIVERY
1-800-464-6121
Call Jim at 507.923.3181 or email ocexteriors@gmail.com
Licensed & Insured • MN Lic #BC667047
SERVING SOUTHERN MN SINCE 1954
motors & motor repair RISTAU FARM SERVICE
satellite serviCes
at all times
dealer
plumBing
For ALL your building and remodeling needs.
Craig Stortz #PL07718
Power Limited Licensed
STORTZ SATELLITE
Nick Stortz #PL07719
Serving the Tri-State area Residential & Commercial Accounts for Direct TV & Dishnet. Cable - Phone - Internet - Wiring Canton, MN
Toll Free 866-862-5397 Bus 507-743-8486 Cell 507-259-1454
Welding & truCk repair 507.421.2956
AL LARSON & SONS
Many Years of Experience
Put your business here!
Lic. #008744PJ
KRUEGEL GAS SERVICE
Interior and Exterior Work • All Areas of Home Repair Replacement Windows • Roofing Repair • Siding • Fences Decks • Drywall/Taping • Painting • Ceiling • Texturing Bathrooms & Kitchens • Ceramic & Vinyl Tile Small Jobs Welcome • Free Estimates • Fully Insured
Lic# BC474301
MN CONTRACTORS LIC. #20382343
Lic. #008399PJ
Handy Man with more than 25 years of Experience
HUNGERHOLT CARPENTRY • MARTY HUNGERHOLT, 507-467-2203 • RANDY HARMON, 507-467-2410 • RICHARD NEPSTAD, 507-765-3621
Dave Swenson Don Tollefsrud Matt Swenson
propane gas
• CUSTOM CABINETS • REMODELING ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIR SHOP • ROOFING • GARAGES 507.765.3873-lanesboro,Mn • 507.932.4560-st. charles, Mn • SIDING • SHEDS & MORE 50-100 new/rebuilt • GRANICRETE COUNTER TOPS auTHorIZed motors on hand Baldor H:507-268-4949 C:507-272-3624
Fountain, MN
PLUMBING & HEATING
• Insured • Septic systems • New Construction • Remodeling
Handy man
We Carry
&
and Cabinetry
•concrete •new Home •siding •remodeling free esTIMaTes!
507-493-5282 • Free Estimates
Plumbing & Heating
• New Homes • Remodeling • Air Conditioning
308 St. Anthony St., Preston • Furnace • Drain Cleaning
Calls welcomed any time!
507-765-2405
BRUMM’S PLUMBING & HEATING, LLC Tony Brumm • Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507)493-5507 • Cell:507-251-9212
TAYLOR OUTDOOR WOOD STOVES ~ RADIANT FLOOR HEATING A-MAIZE-ING HEAT CORN FURNACES & BOILERS ~ GAS FURNACES & BOILERS AIR CONDITIONING ~ SEPTIC SYSTEMS ~ NEW CONSTRUCTION ~ REMODELING FREE ESTIMATES ~ INSURED
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EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
The Minnesota Historical Society seeks applicants for Site Supervisor position to supervise assigned museum interpretive staff, and to coordinate the daily operations of the Historic Forestville Site and staff. This is a full-time, regular (1,664 annual hours) position located in rural Preston, MN (site location within Forestville/ Mystery Cave State Park). Applications must be received by February 14, 2014. For a more complete description of the responsibilities and qualifications; MNHS application and instructions, please see our website, www.mnhs.org/ about/jobs EEO. h27,3-o
THE FILLMORE COUNTY Journal is seeking a freelance writer to cover Canton City Council meetings as well as occasional human interest stories. Send letter of interest and writing sample to PO Box 496, Preston, MN 55965. h9tfn- x
WANTED: LIFE INSURANCE agents Earn $500 a day. Great agent benefits. Commissions paid daily. Liberal underwriting. Leads, leads, leads. Life insurance license required. Call 888/713-6020. (MCAN)
NOW HIRING! TRUCK driving school instructors. Join CRST’s brand new training school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa! Relocation assistance provided. Call: 866/419-9395; email: mknoot@crst. com (MCAN)
Full time cooking position available. Hours vary. Bent Wrench in Fountain. Call 507-268-4922. h27,3-o
Part time inside auction cashiers wanted. Some overnight travel required. For more information call Lanna at Gehling Auction company 507-7652131 h20tfn-o Eagle Bluff ELC in Lanesboro is taking applications for part-time foodservice positions. Flexible hours. Contact Sara McCallson at 507-4672437. h27,3-o
WANTED
Green Lea Manor is LookinG for speciaL peopLe who want to Make a difference. Must be caring, compassionate, and a team player.
part-time rn/Lpn & cna shifts available. Will train and reimburse for classes, if not on the registry. Bonus Pay on weekends and shift differential.
Contact Nicky or stop by for an application.
Green Lea Manor nursing home 115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436
E.O.E.
…because the journey matters
Wanted: Cars, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfno
FARM Registered Black Angus cows. AI sired and AI bred. Big, fancy with good disposition. Call 467-2376. f20,27-x Corn stalk bales stored inside. Call 467-2376. f20,27-x WANTED: 800-1200 # Beef Calves. No antibiotics/growth stim. Born on your MN Farm. Call Joe Austin 507-3524441. f27,3-x
THANK YOU My Heartfelt thanks to all for the support you’ve given me since my fall. Thank you for the visits, cards, gifts, phone calls and prayers. It is appreciated more than you know. Jeanette Inglett t27-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE
FAX: 507-765-2468
136 St. Anthony Street P.O. Box 496 Preston, MN 55965
Dietary
Department is looking for a dietary cook/aide!
tasks and hours will vary and include weekends and holidays.
sdolley@gundersenhealth.org
Gundersen Harmony Care Center
Freelance Writer The Fillmore County Journal is looking for a free-lance writer to write occasional feature stories and government meetings. We are looking for someone with good writing skills and an interest in people. Please send a letter of interest and writing sample to Editor, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or e-mail to news@fillmorecountyjournal. com or call for more information 507-765-2151.
Now HiriNg!
Registered Nurses New Graduates Encouraged to Apply $2,500 Sign-On Bonus Chosen Valley Care Center has a great opportunity for an RN to join our health care team. We are looking for a nurse who is energetic and compassionate who wants to put their clinical skills to work in a fast paced long term care facility working with a variety of complex clinical cares. We currently have Part time positions available with the potential to be full time. We offer 12 hour shifts and every 3rd weekend. Please send an application and resume to Attn: Director of Nursing, Chosen Valley Care Center, 1102 Liberty St. SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or e-mail cm2@chosenvalleyseniorliving.com (EOE/AA)
Chosen Valley Care Center, InC.
WATER/WASTEWATER OPERATOR & MAINTENANCE POSITION
(in the 507 area code)
Help Wanted
For more information contact Shelly Dolley at 507-886-6544 x 105 or by email
A Senior Living Community
Call - 507-765-2151 1-800-599-0481
BE YOUR OWN BOSS. Net Huge Profits. Over $60K/Year. A Real Business! (Invest. Req’d. - $4750) 1-888-796-9981. Call Daily from 8 AM to 4 PM CST. (MFPA)
The City of Wykoff, MN is seeking a Water/Wastewater Operator and Maintenance person to work in its Public Works Department. Requirements: Current CDL, Class D Water License, Class B Wastewater License or Class C Wastewater License with the ability to obtain a Class B license within a year. Operation of light to medium equipment involved in the repair and maintenance of city streets, storm sewer system, water system and other city property. Salary: Class B Operators License - $42,000-$45,000; Class C Operators License – negotiable; After obtaining Class B License – negotiable. Benefits: health insurance, PTO, 9 paid holidays, life insurance, short term disability, health savings account (HSA), PERA (Public Employees Retirement). All candidates must submit a resume to: City of Wykoff, 217 Gold St. N. P.O. Box 218, Wykoff, MN 55990. Phone: 507-352-4011. Fax: 507352-2415. Email: wykoff@arvig.net
CITY OF WYKOFF Cheryl L. Davis Clerk/Treasurer/Zoning Administrator
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PUBLIC NOTICES
PUBLIC NOTICES
PUBLIC NOTICES
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Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: B’s Nest 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 105 N. Main St. Mabel, MN 55954 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Mary Bakke 102 N. Robert Mabel, MN 55954 4. This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name File Number 453403300023. Originally filed on: 12-07-2011. Under the name (list the previous name only if you are amending that name): B’s Nest 5. I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: 12-30-2013 /s/ Mary Bakke Owner Publish 20, 27
Public Notice Due to an update being performed on the telephone system at the Fillmore County Courthouse on Thursday, January 30th, it is expected that there will be no telephone service in the Courthouse building from 7:00 a.m. through 10:00 a.m. Sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you. Bobbie Vickerman Fillmore County Coordinator Publish 27
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-14-28 In Re: Estate of Shirley J. Bestor, also known as Shirley Jane Bestor; Shirley Bestor; Sally J. Bestor; Sally Jane Bestor; Sally Bestor, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice Is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated June 25, 1990. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Garth M. Bestor, whose address is 25710 County 44, Harmony, Minnesota 55939, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, Including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any Interest In real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: January 13, 2014 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Richard A. Nethercut (MN# 130072) Richard A. Nethercut, PA 32 Main Avenue North PO Box 657 Harmony Minnesota 55939-0657 Telephone: (507) 886-6131 Facsimile: (507) 886-2711 AlTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 20, 27
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Forestville Township Forestville Town Board has rescheduled its Board of Audit. The meeting will be held on February 4, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Forestville Town Hall. Connie Morger Clerk – Forestville Township Publish 27, 3
Vacancies The City of Lanesboro is seeking qualified candidates to fill two vacancies; one on the Historic Preservation Commission and one on the Economic Development Authority Commission. Interested candidates should apply in person at City Office by submitting a city application, letter of interest, and/or resume. Applications can be picked up at City Hall located at 202 Parkway Avenue South, Lanesboro, MN 55949. Applications must be submitted by February 1st, 2014. Questions can be directed to David Todd, City Administrator or Michele Peterson, Deputy Clerk by calling 507-467-3722. Publish 6, 13, 20, 27
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44493 OAKVIEW LOOP, Rushford. For sale by owner: 2 miles south of Rushford, Country living close to town, 2.5 acre lot, ranch style home, custom built in 2005, 4 bdrm/3 bath, finished basement, heated 2 car garage, blacktop drive and concrete driveway, community well, move in condition, for more info. and viewing call 507-864-3689. e20,27,3,10,17,24,3,10-x
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Stylish “Cape Cod” style home featuring 3 bdrms, hardwood floors, updated 100 amp electrical breaker box, new cement drive, retaining wall, finished garage new with door & insulated, electrical line to shed, new laminate floor in kitchen, freshly painted throughout, updated plumbing fixtures and new toilet and new deck by front door. Excellent location near grocery store, banks, convenience stores and gas station. Move in ready!
NEW LISTING! 5.85 acre building site. The property has been recently surveyed showing feedlot set back lines for approved building site areas. The site has great panoramic views, sloping land, mature trees and is on a dead end road. The property is close to Good Earth Village. If you are looking for privacy off a hard surface road not far from town, this is the place for you!
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107 SpruCe St Se., fountain Newer Home • 4 Bedroom • 3 Baths • Wood Floors • Master Bath • 6-Panel Doors • Heated 3 Car Garage • Large Deck • Large Bedroom • Vaulted Ceilings • Kitchen Nook & Bar • Maintenance Free Siding • Dead End Street • Backs up to the Park
1104 John & Mary dr., Chatfield
4 Bedrooms • 4 Baths • Formal Living Room • Formal Dining Room • Family Room • Rec Room W/Bar • Fireplace • 3+ Garage • Storage Shed • Patio • Main Floor Laundry
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704 Kenilworth ave., laneSboro
Charming 2-Story • Completely Updated & Remodeled • 4 Bedrooms • Master Bath • New Kitchen w/maple cabinets • New Appliances • Wood Floors • Ceramic Tile • Built-in Hutch • Formal Living Room • Formal Dining Room • New Roof • Fenced Private Backyard • Large Deck • All Landscaped • Vinyl Siding • 2+ Garage • Lots of Character
2 bedrooms • 3 baths • Open floor plan • Living room w/ fireplace • Dining room • Master bath • Walk-in closet • 2-car garage • Dead end street
$440,000 26011 gladiola lane, laneSboro
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21559 Cty rd 102, Chatfield 4.58 Aces • 3 Bedrooms • 2 Full Baths • Master Bath • New Cedar Siding • New Steel Roof • 2 New Decks • Remodeled Kitchen • Fireplace • Formal Living Room • Formal Dining Room • 32x30 Shed with Heated Shop • Wildlife • Scenery
22078 Cty road 20, preSton (greenleafton)
2103 Margaret St., Chatfield 2.8 Acres Surrounded by Woods • Private setting • 9’ & 10’ Ceilings • 2 Fireplaces • Wood Floors • Open Floor Plan • 1108 Sq Ft Heated 3-Car Garage • Open Staircase • Patio • Main Flr Laundry/Mudroom • Abundace of Wildlife
4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Wood Floors • 9’ Ceilings • Large Corner Lot (0.41/Acre) • Across from church • Formal Living Room & Dining • Main Floor Laundry • New Furnace • New C/A • Enclosed Porch • Handicapped Accessible • Walk-up Attic
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$209,000 310 Maple St., laneSboro
804 auburn ave. S, laneSboro
3 Bedroom on main floor • Wheel Chair Assess. In-Floor Heat in House & Garage • 3 Baths • Main Floor Laundry • Fireplace
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1920’s Bungalow with high ceilings, wood floors, and nice layout. Walk up attic area has been sheet rocked & offers additional space. Vinyl siding, shingles 3 yrs, water heater -6 yrs, boiler 4 years, add on wood furnace included. Large 3 season front porch. Seller invites your offer. $41,900/$201.92 PI/M*
210 Center St. W, HArMONy
If you love older homes here it is! 4 bedroom home with original woodwork, 9 ft. ceilings, pillars, decorative moldings, hardwood floors, and original cabinetry. Eat in kitchen, plus a large dining room with easy access to the 3 season porch. Main floor bedroom & bath. 3 bedrooms, den & full bath up, plus walk up attic that offers storage and other possibilities. Very well maintained and beautifully landscaped! $89,900/$433.24 PI/M*
Move in ready 3 Bedroom home. Vaulted ceilings in living room with cozy NG fireplace. Kitchen has newer countertops and sink, plus skylight for natural lighting. Lower level family room, exercise area, office/den, bath, laundry, and storage. Att garage. Semiprivate back yard. $104,900/$505.52 PI/M*
243 Harwood Ave. NE, CHATFIELD
100 First Street S, CANTON
214 N Elm St., MAbEL 3 bedroom home with updated in 2007: kitchen, bath, siding, windows, shingles & front porch. Main floor bed & bath. 2 bedrooms up plus large storage room with potential to finish . Deck off kitchen. Det garage. Large lot. Wood floors everywhere but kitchen and bath. $58,900/$283.84 PI/M*
507-259-5454 LoTS FoR SALE Chatfield - Fingerson & Donahoe - 1st Subdivison - Lots Starting At - $29,900
CoMMERCiAL CoMMerCial building - laneSboro Great opportunity to own large commercial building in a high traffic area. Potential business could be retail, restaurant/bar, convenience store/grocery, crafts or many other uses. Can be divided off. $64,500
Kelsey Bergey Real Estate Agent remax@harmonytel.net Office 507-886-4221
145 2ND AVE. SE, HArMONy
Very well cared for 3 bedroom home on a wonderful lot with mature trees. Floor plan is well laid out with an open vaulted ceiling, in the living, dining & kitchen. Master bedroom with master bath. Detached super sized one car with heated workshop area. $59,500/$286.73 PI/M*
Nicely laid out 1 1/2 story home with 3 season porch. Main living areas are open and bright. Open staircase leads to 3 nice size bedrooms with large closets. Wood floors under carpets. Back covered deck. Det garage and garden space. $61,900/$298.30 PI/M*
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Investment property - this affordable 2 bedroom home offers efficient living, near the Upper Iowa River and miles of snowmobile trails, with 2 car garage. Seller tiled around perimeter, new furnace in 2007 and updated septic. $48,000/$231.31 PI/M*
400 Dupont St. LANESbOrO New Construction 2013- Cottage Style Living. Mocha birch cabinets, granite counter with breakfast bar, engineered hardwood flooring. 9 x 16 deck with a beautiful view of North Bluff. Laundry & storage areas in the lower level. New & Efficient! $69,900/$336.85 PI/M*
XXX 3rD Ave SE, HArMONy Lots for Sale
118 Main St. S, MAbEL
Property is in good condition with updates. Retail & office space. 2 parking spaces on property. Public parking front side of building. Full kitchen, laundry, & full bath onsite. Opportunity for landlord or supplementing your own business with additional income.$68,000
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2 bedroom home, updated on main floor including flooring, lighting, bathroom, furnace and window replacement. Full basement with laundry and storage. Large detached garage. Greenleafton offers affordable living with country views. $57,000/$274.69 PI/M*
45742 Cty 29, MAbEL
Quality built Ranch home & 2 car garage offers a picture perfect setting in the rolling wooded terrain overlooking Riceford Creek trout stream. Custom cabinets, floors, and millwork. Geothermal heating system. Professionally landscaped plus patio,& cedar fencing. Detached multi 2 cars, shop & storage space, pole shed, & small barn. State forest land nearby.$250,000
1012 Washington St NW Preston PENDING 308 Fillmore St W Preston Pending 510 Main Ave N Harmony Pending 1022 Victory Ave Cresco SOLD 313 Fillmore St W Preston SOLD XXX 295th Ave Harmony SOLD 13686 295th Ave Harmony SOLD 140 4th St SW Harmony SOLD
Harmony’s newest subdivision, with country views and city utilities at an affordable price. No connection fees or building permit fees in 2014! Harmony is a super place to live, offering the quality lifestyle of a small town, with a thriving business district, clinic & health care facilities. $14,900/each
*Monthly Principle and Interest Payment Based on 5% down/30 year amortization/4.51% APR. Loan guidelines subject to vary per qualifications. Various loan programs offer down payments from 0%-20%.
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