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Canton • Chatfield • Fountain • Harmony • Houston • Lanesboro • Mabel • Ostrander • Peterson • Preston • Rushford • Rushford Village • Spring Valley • Whalan • Wykoff

Slick conditions led to a messy Lanesboro hillside Ava Jean Tweten, Age 8 Canton, MN

Claire Reay, Age 7 Houston, MN

Barbara D. Swartzentruber, Age 10 Canton, MN

Christian Mast, Age 9 Canton, MN

Dennis A. Gingerich, Age 8 Lanesboro, MN

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Ivy Kester, Age 9 Chatfield, MN

Ethan Cole, Age 8 Chatfield, MN

Jeremiah Hershberger, Age 4 Harmony, MN

County Road 8 climbing the big hill on the west side of Lanesboro was the scene of a terrible crash on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. winter months, and a few of them can be quite treacherous. jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com At about 8 a.m. on Tuesday, With the help of a news tip December 29, 2015, Dale Helprovided to the Fillmore County get, age 62, of Red Wing, was Journal on Tuesday, Decem- driving down the hill toward ber, 29, 2015 by reader Marlin Lanesboro in a semi hauling a Miner, our staff was on the scene trailer full of distillers grain. to capture photos of a semi and According to Fillmore County John J., Age 5 Jessie Hershberger, 11 tractor trailer thatM.left the road-Age Deputy Lance Boyum, Helget Canton, MN Lime Springs, IA way as it was heading down the said he had never traveled down County Road 8 big hill on the that hill to Lanesboro. west side of Lanesboro.

There was a slight snowfall at There are several ways to enter that time and the roadway was a Lanesboro during the rugged little slick.

By Jason Sethre

After the driver crawled out of Towing out of Rochester was the semi cab onto the roadway, a called in to assist. At 3 p.m., Pulpasserby assisted. The Lanesboro ver Towing was still on the scene, Ambulance, Lanesboro Fire, Pres- since the tractor trailer had to be ton Police, and Fillmore County emptied of distillers grain.

Sheriff’s Departments responded Sitting on the trailer of anothto the call shortly after the acci- er semi, was a John Deere tractor with a vacuum attached. dent.

Lanesboro Ambulance escort- In synchronicity, the vacuum Martha Borntreger, Age 7 ed the driver to a hospital, who MNwas extracting the grain from the Harmony, suffered minor cuts and bruis- badly damaged trailer and blowing it into a trailer resting in the ing.

Since the semi and trailer were middle of the road. pretty well buried into the snow- County Road 8 had to be bank behind a guard rail, Pulver closed off to traffic on both the

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Photos by Jason Sethre east and west side of the accident for more than six hours on Tuesday. Preston Police Chief Matt Schultz blocked off the access from Parkway Ave. in downtown Lanesboro to County Road 8, while Fillmore County Highway Department employees managed the traffic blockade on the west side near County Road 21.

If readers ever have a news tip for the Fillmore County Journal, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (507) 765-2151 or news@ fillmorecountyjournal.com.

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Preston’s Candlelight Ski & Chili Cook-off Let it snow - just in time for Preston’s annual Candlelight Ski & Chili Cook-Off event! Bundle up and come on down to the Trailhead Inn office on Saturday evening, January 16, to ski on

the trail and to sample some wonderful chili contest entries.

The Chili Cook-Off Contest will run from 5-7 p.m. Those who plan to enter the contest should bring an eight quart

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crockpot, a list of recipe ingredients, and any extra items that go with the chili entry (crackers, chips, cheese, etc.). Participants also should be at the Trailhead Inn ½ hour prior to the event to set up. The Trailhead Inn will provide spoons & bowls for the test-tasting. Each guest in attendance gets to cast one vote for their favorite entry. Hot chocolate, coffee, & wine also available. Contact Tracey Corson at (507) 273-6903 for contest information.

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New student loan repayment counseling available in Minnesota Minnesota, which ranks 5th in the nation for student debt, is taking action to help student loan borrowers who are struggling to make their payments.

To help student loan borrowers and their families, LSS Financial Counseling received a two-year grant from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education – funding authorized with bipartisan support by the Minnesota legislature — to provide student loan repayment counseling to Minnesota residents. The new program will provide guidance to Minnesota residents who are repaying their federal, state, and/or private student loans, but have missed a payment or two. Efforts will be aimed at reducing default rates at Minnesota schools, improving credit scores and overall financial literacy while repaying student loans.

In Minnesota alone, more than 15,000 students defaulted on their

federal student loans in 2012. The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis estimates the true national default rate at 31% of all graduates.

Student loan debt is a major challenge for individuals the moment they graduate, said Cate Rysavy, senior director for LSS Financial Counseling. “The repercussions often prevent borrowers from successfully pursuing their career and life ambitions,” she said. “This is especially true for students coming from low income families that were not able to contribute more generously to their student’s education, leaving the majority of the college costs to fall in the hands of the student.”

Large loan payments and defaults can also have a negative impact on Minnesota’s economy, Rysavy added. Student loan payments leave less room for borrowers to invest in other expenses including renting apartments or buying homes, making car pay-

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LSS Financial Counseling has provided Student Loan Borrower Repayment Counseling to hundreds of students through a pilot project that began in 2012. The new program will provide an objective resource to help student loan borrowers in the following ways: Explore available repayment options and potential solutions.

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Gas Buddy December 28- Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 2.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.84/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has not moved in the last week to $2.00/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

Areas nearby Minnesota and their current gas price climate: Wisconsin- $1.92/g, up 0.5 cents per gallon from last week’s $1.91/g.

Fargo- $1.69/g, down 1.4 cents per gallon from last week’s $1.70/g.

Twin Cities- $1.84/g, down 1.5 cents per gallon from last week’s $1.86/g.

Including the change in gas prices in Minnesota during the past week, prices yesterday were 31.9 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 12.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 4.2 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 28.2 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

As the majority of the United States is still experiencing falling retail gas prices, California and

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the Great Lakes states are buoying the national average, keeping it from dropping further below $2 per gallon,” said Will Speer, a Houston-based senior petroleum analyst with GasBuddy. “After a healthy 5.9 million barrel draw in domestic crude stocks, crude futures markets responded with gains in the price of West Texas Intermediate crude.”

“Despite this bullish pressure, 38 of the 50 states saw a weekly decline in gas prices. However, this majority of states lowering gas prices wasn’t enough to move the national average significantly, a testament to the severity of California’s gas price hike,” said Speer. “As the refining issues impacting California aren’t expected to be resolved this week, California will continue to inflate the national gas price average into the new year.”

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C ommentary A very tough job

By Lee H. Hamilton You know who I feel sorry for? Today’s politicians.

You’ll laugh at this, but hear me out.

This is a very tough time to be a politician — whether running for office or trying to lead Lee H. while holdHamilton ing office.

The women and men who’ve undertaken to represent us face circumstances that make campaigning and governing unusually challenging right now.

Not that they’ve ever been easy, at least in my lifetime.

Our size, diversity, and multilayered government structure; the number and complexity of the problems our political leaders face daily; and the divided politics of our time, which make settling on coherent policies especially challenging — all these combine to make being a politician in a representative democracy one of the most demanding jobs around.

Several features of the current political landscape, however, give politics a sharper edge and make it far more difficult to navigate.

For starters, our political discourse, from city councils to state legislatures to Congress, is less forgiving than it was a generation ago. Political opponents are no longer just people with whom we happen to disagree — they’re people who need to be shamed into silence. They can’t be trusted, they can’t be negotiated with, they’re selfserving and unpatriotic, and when they’re not incompetent, Editorial Cartoon

they’re scheming, ill-informed and ill-intentioned. This rhetoric is not just calculated demonization. The extent to which politicians today genuinely distrust the other side is something new in our politics.

It makes progress on the issues of the day extremely complicated.

This is exacerbated by politicians’ awareness that voters have lost confidence in our traditional political leadership and are searching hard for alternatives. You see this in the rise of candidates like Donald Trump on the right and Bernie Sanders on the left, who speak to voters who are looking for someone to express their anger and frustration.

Why are Americans upset, and more willing than usual to rally to outlying candidates?

I don’t think there’s any great mystery. For starters, we have a society that is deeply concerned about economic insecurity; as the Pew Research Center reported recently, the American middle class — for decades the stable anchor of economy and society — is in trouble and no longer in the majority. People are moving up, but most are not, and some are moving down. Small wonder that immigration causes so much concern.

You can add to this the fear of terrorism and a deeply unsettled view of the major changes taking place in American society: the rise of big data and its attendant loss of privacy; the migration flows that whittle away at some communities while causing others to change unrecognizably from month to month; the tensions that diversity, arguments over gender, and racial conflict all produce; the fluid and everchanging patterns of religious

belief and identity that have shaken many communities loose from the institutions that once moored them; the decline of the traditional, objective media. America today is an uneasy place, and we see this reflected in voters’ frustration and pessimism.

With next year’s elections still almost a year away, voters are mostly just looking around.

They like candidates who express their anger and resentment, but that’s in part because they’re not measuring candidates by whether they seem fit for the presidency or Congress or the governor’s mansion. Voters are just now starting to hold candidates up to the standards of the offices they seek; as they do, the unsettled political environment in which we find ourselves will grow a bit less uncertain.

But the long-term issues — the fears and uncertainty and the forces driving them — won’t have gone away. Which is why I feel great sympathy for politicians at the moment. The skills we need in our political leaders, like the ability to approach those with whom they disagree with a measure of good will and an openness to negotiation and compromise, are not held in high esteem by the voters or by the loudest voices in their own parties. It’s easy for a politician to pander to anger and frustration. It’s much harder to face a roomful of disparate opinions and forge a consensus behind a solution. Yet that is precisely what many politicians recognize our country needs.

Lee Hamilton is a Distinguished Scholar, Indiana University School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

Ag Extension educator’s year end review: 2015

By Michael Cruse Extension Educator for Fillmore and Houston Counties With the holiday season and the New Year here, now is the perfect time to reflect on the year that was and to look forward to the year to come.

This past year has been a year of significant ups Michael Cruse and downs at the Extension office.

In the spring of 2015, longtime Extension Educator Jerry Tesmer lost his battle with cancer. Though I never had the pleasure of meeting him, it is easy to see the impact he had and still has on southeast Minnesota. I cannot thank his family, interim Extension Educator Steve Rishette, the Extension office employees and the communities of Fillmore and Houston Counties enough for continuing his work and making Extension programming a priority in the region.

Over the past year Extension was very active. A new generation was trained at the Farm Safety Day Camp and in the Tractor Safety Course. Workshops were coordinated with multiple agencies covering topics from nutrient management and grazing to land rent agreements. The Master Gardeners remained active in their communities, answering questions, helping design landscapes, giving out grants and putting on community programing. Bob and Jeanette Kappers and Wayne and Kris Houdek were recognized as the Farm Family of the Year in Fillmore and Houston County, respectively. Private pesticide applicator trainings were again held across the region. Many of these programs will continue next year, including Farm Safety Day Camp, the Tractor Safety Course,

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and private pesticide applicator training. Please keep an eye out for information on these activities in the coming months. In addition, the Houston County Master Gardeners will be hosting their spring garden days and a new fall event next year and the Fillmore County Master Gardeners are also looking into some new, exciting partnership opportunities.

In the New Year, look for me to continue being involved at 4-H events, working with local FFA chapters, staying in touch with local co-ops and visiting farms.

While Minnesota Extension will never tell anyone how to run their business or organization, we feel honored to be an unbiased source of information that can help all agricultural parties make important decisions. Our information will continue to be available through typical means – newspapers, programs, the Grazing Gazette – but also look for additional sources of Extension information online in the future. Remember, my services are available to all of those involved in the agriculture community in Fillmore and Houston Counties.

So feel free to call me with any questions you might have.

There are a few big topics for 2016 that I am already keeping my eye on. While the 2015 growing and harvest seasons were ideal for high yields, low commodity prices have left the agriculture community in a tight position going into next year. Current market conditions do not indicate a significant, prolonged increase in prices will occur in 2016. These market conditions will require looking for numerous ways to save money on the farm and the use of strict marketing plans. Next July, DNR will be finalizing their maps designating areas to be buffered under the new Minnesota Buffer Law. The turnaround time from when these maps come out to when buffers need to be in place will be very short. So I encourage everyone to be proactive. Talk to your Soil Water Conservation Districts and consider multiple ways to fund the implementation of this law. Finally, if the warm winter weather we have been experiencing continues we may see significant effects next growing season. One of the biggest advantages to farming in the upper Midwest is that the average winter is cold enough for long enough to keep many insect populations in check. Without significantly cold conditions, insect populations may become a problem earlier next year and require greater inputs of insecticides.

From everyone at the Extension office, we thank you for your support and involvement in Minnesota Extension activities this past year and look forward to working with you again this coming year. We wish you and those you care for safe travels and a happy holiday season!

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C ommentary Commissioners in cahoots

By Yvonne Krogstad This letter is a call for the resignation of Steve Schuldt as Houston County commissioner from District 3. He was elected to represent residents of Caledonia City and Caledonia To w n s h i p , Yvonne Krogstad but he fails to consider what is in their best interest. Following are some of his actions.

Vehicle purchases for Highway Dept. - In 2014 he voted, along with Storlie and Walter, to purchase a new Yukon for the county engineer at a cost of $35,841.30 plus title and license.

Incidentally this vehicle is kept at the engineer’s home for him to drive to and from work. In 2015, Schuldt again voted with Storlie and Walter to purchase a new vehicle – this time a 1-ton GMC diesel with a $38,991 price tag. (Other departments have purchased good used vehicles to save money and they drive their own vehicles to work.)

Taxes – In 2013, he voted for

Government this week • Monday, January 4, Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m.

• Monday, January 4, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m.

• Tuesday, January 5, Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m.

• Tuesday, January 5, Houston School Board, 5:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, January 5, Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m.

• Tuesday, January 5, Rushford Village City Council, Community Center, 7 p.m.

• Thursday, January 6, Fountain City Council, City Office, 7:30 p.m.

• Monday, January 11, Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m.

• Monday, January 11, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.

• Monday, January 11, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m.

• Monday, January 11, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

• Monday, January 11, Wykoff Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

• Monday, January 11, Houston City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Schedule subject to change.

a 3.52% tax levy. In 2014, he voted against a 2% tax levy, but in favor of a 4% levy. This year, he voted for a 3% levy, raising our taxes once again (in spite of no Cost of Living increase).

Districts 2, 3, and 5 contain the most ag land but he invariably votes with Districts 1 and 4.

Why? 2015 - He voted against the wishes of the majority to ban frac sand mining in Houston County. He was in favor of building a multi-million dollar highway department facility near the Caledonia High School, contrary to what most Caledonia residents want. Only after some constituents put pressure on him, did he pursue trying to find an alternative location (even though some of his citizen committee have stated there is enough room at the current site). He is still in favor of a multi-million dollar complex.

To top this off, he voted to appoint Glenn Kruse, who has been on the Planning & Zoning Commission since May 14, 1996 when he was appointed to fulfill the unexpired term of Don Kruse. This is contrary to term limits stated in the zoning ordinance (a maximum of nine years). In addition, the ordinance states that, if possible, members shall represent at least four commissioner districts.

Right now, no one from Mr. Schuldt’s district is on the commission, nor have we had representation since at least 1990!

Schuldt has no excuse, as he was one of the three people conducting the interviews and two applicants were from District 3. Yes, I was one of the applicants not appointed, but let me assure you, this is not in retaliation. In fact, I would have chosen the other applicant from District 3. Also note that although Commissioner Kjome sits on the P&Z Commission, he was not on the interview team, but Storlie was.

What does Storlie know about zoning? As for Mr. Kruse, since he isn’t following the term limit rule, how many other provisions of the ordinance has he ignored?

Something is fishy!

To all county residents, if you haven’t been following the actions of the Board of Commissioners, it’s time to begin. Go to http://www.co.houston.mn.us and click on “Houston County Board Recordings” on the left side. We need commissioners who will act for the good of the majority, not for some agenda of their own. Schuldt and Storlie’s terms expire December 2016 so please consider running for a seat to replace them. We need better representation! In the meantime, we would be better off with no commissioner from District 3 on the board than have Mr. Schuldt serve out his term.

A different view of war, past and present

By Sp/5 Kevin Kelleher I would like to address Mr. Gudmundson’s comments regarding the Vietnam War and his analogy to the current problem of ISIS. First, I used the rank I had when I left the mili- Kevin Kelleher tary, as does the good Colonel.

Looks foolish 45 years later doesn’t it? (Get over it Stan, you’re a civilian now.) I think I can talk on this subject since the fingers that are typing this letter had the blood of my fellow soldiers and Vietnamese fighters on them (literally).

I’ve been decorated multiple times for valor and never had the opportunity to go into the officer’s club. I did, however, fight in Vietnam and have researched the war extensively since. I only have one word for Stan’s opinion that we won a

war in Vietnam and then gave it away.

HOGWASH! As for his opinion on Obama abandoning Iraq, I can’t think of a more ignorant suggestion.

The only way to “win” there is the only way we could have “won” in Vietnam, by obliterating the entire country and most, if not all, of its people: men, women and children. I’m not sure if Stan remembers, but no one in Iraq liked or likes us. Not the Shiites or the Sunnis. After billions of dollars wasted in Iraq, and nothing to show for it, the only prudent thing to do was to seek an exit.

Obama did not create that war, he inherited it.

Stan’s ISIS suggestion that we put “boots on the ground”, not his of course, and that we hire General Patreaus and give him a “Big Army” and “stay out of his way” is asinine.

More American blood spilt on the sands of the Middle East. Just who elected us the world’s policeman? Shouldn’t

maybe the Middle East police itself? At least a little? Maybe we should go into Yemen or Libya. No, enough American blood has been spilt with no discernible benefit.

By the way, in 2012, General Petraeus resigned from his position as Director of the CIA, citing an extramarital affair. A couple of years later felony charges were recommended against Petraeus for allegedly providing classified information to his biographer, Paula Bradwell (the woman he was having the affair with), while the director of the CIA. Eventually, Petraeus pled guilty to one misdemeanor charge of mishandling classified information.

Not really the kind of guy you want to have lead a “Big Army” and have dictatorial power.

I was fervently hoping we learned a lesson from Vietnam.

We didn’t.

New law: insurance information required to register motor vehicles

New law takes effect Jan. 1, aims to reduce the number of people driving without insurance ST. PAUL — Minnesotans who are registering, renewing license tabs or transferring ownership of motor vehicles and motorcycles will need to provide insurance information under a law change that takes effect on Jan. 1.

The Minnesota Legislature changed state law last session to require insurance information for vehicle registration. Prior to the change, the law required owners to attest that the motor vehicle or motorcycle was covered by an insurance policy during the registration process; the specific policy information was not required.

Information required Every owner, when applying for motor vehicle or motorcycle registration, renewing their tabs, or transferring ownership, must provide information showing that the motor vehicle or motorcycle is covered by an insurance policy.

Owners will need to provide the following information under the new law: • Name of insurance company • Policy number • Expiration date of the policy Renewal notices and the new requirement The Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services division (DPS-DVS) is notifying vehicle owners of the new requirement on all 2016 renewal notices, some of which are being mailed this month.

Customers will be prompted to provide the information when

applying online, in person and by mail. If a customer fails to provide the information by mail, DVS will contact the customer and require the information to be returned within 30 days.

Why the change?

Minnesota lawmakers changed the law at the recommendation of the Motor Vehicle Insurance Task Force to reduce the number of people driving without insurance.

The 2014 Minnesota Legislature established the task force, which deliberated for seven months before submitting a report to the 2015 Minnesota Legislature on February 1.

Minnesota law requires drivers to possess proof of insurance at all times and maintain insurance when a vehicle is operated or when its use is contemplated. According to the task force report, an estimated 10.8% of Minnesotans drive without insurance.

One of the recommendations of the task force was to strengthen the state’s proof-of-insurance requirements and processes.

About the Minnesota Department Public Safety (DPS) DPS comprises 11 divisions where 2,100 employees operate programs in the areas of law enforcement, crime victim assistance, traffic safety, alcohol and gambling, emergency communications, fire safety, pipeline safety, driver licensing, vehicle registration and emergency management.

DPS activity is anchored by three

core principles: education, enforcement and prevention.

About the DPS Driver and Vehicle Services Division (DPSDVS) DVS is responsible for driver testing, driver licensing and maintenance of driver records; driver evaluation and compliance; motor vehicle title and registration; commercial vehicle registration; motor vehicle dealer licensing and regulation; and enforcement of no-fault insurance requirements.

In 2014: • DVS conducted more than 500,000 written and road tests and issued about 3.8 million.

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Obituaries Alton C. Housker Alton C. Housker, age 87, of Mabel, Minn., died Thursday evening, December 24, 2015 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse.

Funeral services were held 2 p.m.

Tu e s d a y, December Alton C. 29, 2015, at Housker Assumption Catholic Church in Canton.Burial followed in Henrytown Lutheran Cemetery, rural Canton. Friends called from 1 - 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church.

Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony assisted the family.

Alton Carmen Housker was born to Carl & Alma (Treangen) Housker on November 13, 1928 in Fillmore County near Mabel.

Alton was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran

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Church, Riceford, rural Mabel,.

He attended rural school and graduated from Mabel High School in 1946. He married Rosalie (Prigge) on December 9, 1961 at St. Martin’s Lutheran Parsonage in Winona. He was a member of Henrytown Lutheran church, rural Canton, where he was a past member of the church council.

Alton lived north of Mabel until his marriage, at which time he purchased and moved to a farm north of Canton where he and Rosalie lived for 28 years, until May of 1992, when they sold the farm and purchased a home in Harmony.

Alton was proud of his 1962 Chevy Truck that he drove in many local parades.

Alton is survived by two stepchildren: Roger Pruka of Winona and Patricia Walker of Eden Prairie, Minn.; several step-grandchildren; a sister, Delores (Arlin) Sorenson of La Crescent, Minn.; a sister-in-law, Ona Housker of Spring Grove Minn.; along with many nieces and nephews. Alton

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lock, Alex Rowland, and Trayton and Jaxon McCabe; and his two great-granddaughters, Lillie Stejskal and Addison McCabe.

He is also survived by his sisters, Lola Peterson of California and Amos “Buster” Dale Kessel Amos “Buster” Dale Kessel Phyllis Northwick of Fairmont, Minn.; and his brothers, Eugene went home (Pearl) Kessel of Lakota, Iowa to be with and Marvin Kessel of North Jesus on Carolina; and sister-in-law, Doris December 27, Kessel of Blue Earth.

2015. He was Amos was preceded in death born in Kosby his wife, Helen; parents, two suth County, brothers, and two sisters.

Iowa, on Amos will be missed by all October 15, Amos “Buster” who knew him and the many 1927 to Lee Dale Kessel hearts he touched. Funeral serand Ethel Kessel. He attended a country vices were arranged for January 2, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Whalan school.

On February 1, 1950 he mar- Lutheran Church, with Paster ried the love of his life, Helen Patricia Hinkie presiding. Amos Marie Johnson. They farmed requested cremation, so there together near Elmore, Minn., was no visitation held. Family and had a large dairy herd until and friends gathered at the Felthey relocated to a farm in lowship Hall in Whalan after the services for fellowship and Whalan, Minn., in 1973.

Amos owned and operated lunch.

Kessel Hauling and he enjoyed Barbara J. Folstad farming. He loved raising and pulling horses. He also never Barbara J. Folstad, age 75, missed watching Molly-B Polka of Hesper, Iowa, passed away or rodeos on TV. He thoroughly unexpectedenjoyed phone calls with friends ly Saturday, and family and helping out D e c e m b e r 26, 2015 at neighbors whenever he could.

Amos is survived by his daugh- her home. ters, Dianne Hoover of Sioux Barb was Falls, S.D. and Cindy (Rod) born March Tucker of Quincy, Ill.; and his 26, 1940 in son, Douglas (Lolly) Kessel of D e c o r a h , Barbara J. Lanesboro, Minn. He also leaves Iowa. She Folstad his grandson, Richard Jon “R.J.” g r a d u a t e d Naber (Kim Comroe) of San from the Decorah High School Diego, Calif.; granddaughters, in 1958 and then the Winona Tara (Levi) Hershberger of Foun- State College. On February 27, tain, Minn.; Emilee Matlock 1960 she married Charles D. Folof Hamilton, Ill.; and Aman- stad at the Burr Oak Lutheran da (Joe) McCabe of Chatfield, Church. They farmed in Hesper Minn. He was also surrounded Township. She also had worked with love from his five great- at the Skyline Supper Club, grandsons: Ethan and Tait Mat- Stateline Motel, and 31 years was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Rosalie and five brothers: Clarence, Arnold, Ruben, Leland and Norman.

for Wapsi Produce in Decorah.

Charles passed away November 8, 1994. She was a member of the Hesper Lutheran Church and WELCA, and the American Legion Auxiliary for 50 years.

She enjoyed embroidering, word puzzles, cooking, sewing, and quilting.

Barb is survived by six children: Paul of Waterville, Iowa; Karen (Scott) Olson of Decorah, Steve of Decorah, Glenn of Burr Oak, Rodney (Jennifer) of Decorah, and Lisa (Mike) Roney of Decorah; grandchildren Cassidy Noring, Tony Olson, Tyler Olson, Courtney Olson, Jennifer Ambrosy, Brandon Ambrosy, Casey Christian, Anthony Folstad, Megan Fenton, Schanda Roney, and Katrina Roney; great-grandchildren Aubry Noring, Jake Noring, and Brenton Cole; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Ruby (Koenig) Rehwinkel and her husband, Charles.

Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 31, 2015 at the Hesper Lutheran Church in Hesper, Iowa, with the Reverend Curtis Fox officiating.

Burial took place in the Hesper Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation was 4 – 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel and one hour prior to services at the church.

Laura Stoltenberg Funeral services for Laura Stoltenberg were held 11 a.m. Monday, December 28, 2015, at the First English Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Pastor Loel Wessel officiating.

Burial took place in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Stewartville, Minn. Visitation was held 4-7 See OBITUARIES Page 7 

Fillmore County Church Directory A rendahl Lutheran Church....……………………...Sundays - 10 : 30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 A ssembly Of God Church & Valley Christian Center..... Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church.….....…Fri. - 8 : 30am & Sat. - 5 : 00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church...…...……………....…Sundays - 9 : 00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church.…….……....…Sundays - 10 : 45am & 6 : 00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church............……Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church…………....Sundays - 8 : 00am & 10 : 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 Ser vices.…………...…....………Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Destiny Life Church.............………………......…Sundays - 10 : 00am 104 West Jessie Street, Rushford MN 55971 (507) 429-1222 Elstad Lutheran Church...………………….......….Sundays - 9 : 00am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……..……....……Sundays - 11: 00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..….....................Sundays - 9 : 00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church.......Sundays - 8 : 30am & 10 : 30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....………........………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 6 : 00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840

First Baptist Church-Preston.…………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 7: 00pm 108 Chatfield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4960 First English Lutheran Church.………...……..…...Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland..............................Sundays - 10 :30am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318

First Presby terian Church..…………...………..….Sundays - 10 : 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran....…………....……………………Sundays - 9 : 00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church...…...…………Sundays - 8 : 30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4456

Garness Trinity Lutheran...……….………........…Sundays - 9 : 00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905 Grace Lutheran Church..……………………....…..Sundays - 9 : 00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..………………….....Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church..…….………..…Sundays - 10 : 00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 937-3137 Harmony United Methodist Church…...............Sundays - 10 : 30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henrytown Lutheran Church-Canton Assumption Catholic Church....Sundays-10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist..........Saturdays - 9 : 00am 217 W. Jessie St., Rushford (507) 993-8328 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church........................Sundays - 11: 00am 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 Looney Valley Lutheran Church.............................Sundays - 10 : 00am 2040 Looney Valley Road, Houston, MN 55943 (507) 896-3412

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.…..... Sat. - 5 : 30pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 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 55935 (507) 268- 4455

Root River Church of the Brethren …….…..…….....Sundays - 10 : 00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-4772 Root River Community Church ………….….....…..Sundays - 10 :30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074 Rushford Lutheran Church ………..........…….Sun. - 9 : 00am & 5 : 30pm 101 S Mill St., Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7152

Saetersdal Lutheran Church.……………....….......Sundays -10 : 30am 21447 Co. Rd. 30, rural Harmony, MN Scheie Lutheran Church..…………………….…..…Sundays - 9 : 30am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5680 St Columban Church.…..…………………...……..Sundays - 10 : 00am 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 - 8 : 00am PO Box 577 103 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 Mar y’s Catholic Church...…..................................Sundays - 8 : 00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthew’s 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 ………………......…......Saturday - 5 : 00pm Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church.....................................Sundays - 9 : 00am 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul Lutheran Church............................................Sundays - 9 :00am 215 N Miller St, Lime Springs, IA 52155 (563) 566-2389

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 Trinit y 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 Whalan Lutheran Church..............................................Sundays - 9:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398 Wykof f United Methodist Church.…….……….…Sundays- 10 : 30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 202-2275

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Merkel of Spring Valley, Minn.; Kathy (Steve) Bernard of KenneContinued from Page 6 wick, Wash.; Kim (Pam) Stoltenp.m. Sunday, December 27, 2015 berg of Stewartville, Minn.; and at the Hindt Funeral Home in Lynne Stoltenberg of Pine Island, Spring ValMinn.; 13 grandchildren; 14 ley, Minn., great-grandchildren; two greatand contingreat grandchildren; and brothued for one ers, Henry Haack of Pharr, Tex.; hour prior to and Dennis (Darlene) Haack of the service at Rochester, Minn. the church.

She was preceded in death by L a u r a her parents, Hugo and Anna; Stoltenberg, son, Daryl in 1994; brothers, Laura age 87, of Stoltenberg Berdell and Marvin Haack; and Spring Valsister, Catherine Benke. ley, Minn., passed away Thurs- Condolences may be left online day, December 24, 2015 at the at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.

Spring Valley Care Center in Spring Valley, Minn. Her wish Wayne R. Winslow was granted - to be with the Funeral services for Wayne R. Lord on Christmas.

Winslow were held at 2 p.m.

Laura Martha Haack was Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at born February 20, 1928, in Gur- the Immanuel Lutheran Church ley, Nebr., to Hugo and Anna in Wykoff, (Schwartz) Haack. On March 2, Minn., with 1928, Laura was baptized at St. the Rev.Kay Paul’s Lutheran in Potter, Nebr., Wold and and she was confirmed on March Rev. Mike 29, 1942. She attended school Hopper offithrough the 8th grade. On Feb- ciating. Buriruary 8, 1947, Laura was united al with miliin marriage to Philip Stoltenberg tary honors Wayne R. in Stewartville, Minn. Laura took place in Winslow enjoyed sewing, family history, the Fillmore church history, and loved taking Cemetery, Fillmore, Minn. Visipictures. tation was held Monday, Decem Laura is survived by her hus- ber 28, from 5-8 p.m. at Immanband, Philip of Spring Valley, uel Lutheran Church in Wykoff Minn.; children Darlene (Gene) and continued for one hour prior

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Wayne Winslow, age 80, of Wykoff, Minn., retired Fire Chief of Rochester International Airport, died Friday, December 25, 2015, at Mayo Clinic, St Mary’s Campus in Rochester.

Wayne was born May 14, 1935 in Fillmore, Minn. to Glenn and Maxine (Manley) Winslow, attended grammar school in Detroit, Mich., and graduated from Wykoff High School in 1954. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served from 1954 – 1958.

On April 30, 1961, he married Virginia “Ginger” Sorenson at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley and had been happily married for 54 years.

Wayne was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wykoff, American Legion Post 569 of Wykoff, and the Fillmore Cemetery Board.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Virginia “Ginger” Winslow of Wykoff; three daughters: Heidi (Scott) Hanson of Chatfield, Minn.; Polly (Curtis) Nash of Chatfield, Minn.; and Sadie (Dave) Kordonowy of Haymarket, Va.; and one son, James (Gabriel) Winslow of Wykoff, Minn.; nine grandchildren, three step grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and eight step great-grandchildren. Wayne is also survived by his mother, Maxine Winslow of Wykoff, Minn.; and two sisters, Geraldine “Jeri” Obyrne and Marilyn Snell.

He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn; one sister, Carol Ann; a grandson, Brian Copeman; and brothers-in-law, Robert O’Byrne and LaVerne Wangen.

Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com.

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Completing her fourth year as secretary of the organization, Peggi will take over the helm as President beginning in January 2016.

Rushford Peterson Area Branding Council In conjunction with the Chamber, Peggi has served on the Rushford Peterson Area Branding Council as Vice-Chair and Chair for four-and-a-half years, helping to create and establish the cohesive brand identity “Rushford Peterson Valley – Take Root” for these community areas.

“I currently live and have lived most of my life within the Rushford community area I love. I am not only invested, I am deeply committed to making a positive, impactful difference to the future growth of the economic stability, vitality and quality of life of the Rushford Peterson Valley area and its bordering communities. My advertising clients are not simply strangers I work with. They are my friends, associates and neighbors. I truly care about their business success.”

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Local Public Health Association of Minnesota recognizes Fillmore County Public Health Director Lantha Stevens for 28 years of service The Local Public Health Association of Minnesota congratulates Lantha Stevens on her 28 years of public health service and upcoming retirement from Fillmore County Public Health.

Lantha has served as Public Health Director at Fillmore County for five and a half years. Prior to

serving as Public Health Director, Lantha was employed in the field of public health for 23 years. She will retire on December 31, 2015.

Throughout her career, Lantha dedicated significant time and effort to improve and protect the health and wellness of her local community. According to Julie

Loven, recently appointed as Interim Director upon Stevens’ retirement, Lantha was dedicated to the field of public health, and worked to build internal public health infrastructure, focusing on staff development efforts utilizing the framework of the “Cornerstones of Public Health”. Stevens frequently welcomed student interns within the Fillmore County Public Health Department in an effort to help build the future of Public Health, and “she always encouraged us to keep a perspective on the client first and to do our

best.”

Lantha was an active member of the Local Public Health Association of Minnesota, which works statewide to improve and protect the health of the population of Minnesota by providing leadership and advocacy on behalf of public health issues.

Colleague Brenda Pohlman, Fillmore County Health Educator reflects, “Lantha championed prevention efforts related to healthy eating, vaccinations, traffic safety, and preparedness that directly improved health opportunities

for all Fillmore County residents.

Lantha served as a mentor for all of our staff and her legacy will endure through the skills she has instilled in in all of us.”

The Minnesota Local Public Health Association thanks Lantha for her years of service and wishes her the best for her retirement.

For more information about Fillmore County Public Health, see www.co.fillmore.mn.us/community-services/public-health. For more information about the Minnesota Local Public Health Association, please visit www.lpha-mn.org/.

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“It only takes once sitting in a hospital, praying that your loved one will live through the day, to know how thankful you are for every single thing done to help them,” she said. “Donating blood is a simple gift that I can make that may help up to three people live another day. That makes me feel like a hero.”

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want for Christmas. Christmas is about giving, not receiving.

Every year for Christmas, I never make a list of the things that

By Delanie Davis Christmas this year is not I would like. I do this because, going to be like any previous honestly, it really doesn’t matter to me what I get from my friends Christmases. and family. No matter what they Christmas give me, I am going to be gratenowadays is ful for that gift and for them. My so much diffamily means more to me than a ferent than bunch of gifts on Christmas. in past years.

Christmas this year doesn’t even When I was feel like Christmas, due to the a kid, I got fact that there is literally no snow toys, and colon the ground. There’s plenty oring books, Delanie Davis and things that brought me out- of rain out there, but no snow. side to be a normal kid. Kids Hopefully we can get some snow now get phones, tablets, and before Christmas comes. Christother electronics. Kids now think mas just isn’t Christmas unless all Christmas is about is getting you can look out your window presents, but that is the complete and see a bunch of white.

This year for Christmas, go out opposite.

When you think about Christ- and do something that matters. mas, you should really be think- Go do something that will help ing about what you are going to the lives of others who really do for people who really need need it. Donate the things you something, not what you want no longer need or use. Donate for Christmas, or what you don’t your time. Do something. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Delanie Davis is a student at open house Mabel-Canton High School. She is one of eight area students particibaby pating in the Journal Writing Projshower ect, now in its seventeenth year.

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Cute Kids of Fillmore County On Monday, February 15, 2016, 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 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. 9, 2016.

Please submit photos to news@fillmorecountyjournal.com The publication date is Monday, Feb. 15, 2016.

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By Sue Ommen

Gilbert, the food addict Gilbert is a food addict. I thought this comment a comical assessment, as all dogs seem to be obsessed by food. An image comes to mind of my childhood black lab, Scout, gobbling the grilled hamburgers resting on a plate on our picnic table.

Gilbert gets his measured dog food two times a day, and the sound of him crunching the meat laden chow lasts about the amount of time it takes to return the measuring cup to the dog food bag. Now his meal lasts longer, as Lu has made him a pottery dish in the shape of a maze.

When our own supper is served, Gilbert wanders into the dining room, affixing a potent stare in Lu’s direction, until he is commanded to go “down under” the table.

At times you feel cruel relegating your trusty friend and this important tool in your life to a spot under the table, as the cooking smells hang in the air, making our mouths water over the feast to come. My husband is a world-class cook. As a food network aficionado, I can whip up a few good dishes as well.

We once belonged to a gourmet club, and still make favorites from the around the world themed menus, such as chimichangas and French onion soup.

Gilbert, however, is on a fairly strict diet. This is not only for his benefit, but also because he needs to be in good physical health to accomplish the job he has been trained to do. Gilbert’s veterinarian weighs him periodically to make sure he maintains a healthy weight of about 58 pounds.

This is not to say Gilbert is without his fair share of treats, although they are considered into his overall food allowance.

A trip to the library nets a dog biscuit, given to all pets with owners on a reading binge. The bank hands out treats as well.

After alerting my husband, Gilbert is rewarded with a handful of dog food. Gilbert loves the tasty peanut butter, carrots, pears or apple bits stuffed into a Kong, a rubber toy with spaces for food.

Gilbert is always fed in his dish or the Kong, except when our little grandson, Oliver, smuggles him a piece of his favorite tomato and basil wheat thins, a snack Gilbert also enjoys. Oliver likes these whole-grain crackers so much; he often walks out the door with the rest of the box to finish later.

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Last fall, Gilbert sneaked an apple off the ground occasionally, and hid it in his mouth to munch on later when he thought us too busy to notice.

On a winter’s walk through the yard, his acute nose has sniffed out a frozen apple buried two feet under the snow-laden ground.

Gilbert makes the rounds of the house a couple of times a day, nose to ground, to sniff out delectable morsels dropped on the floor while cooking or eating at the dining room table.

Then he peruses the corner where I sit at a small table in a southern window and often

eat lunch, while listening to a book of suspense on tape. The only mystery for Gilbert is why we only leave salad and fruit and veggie droppings, as we are careful to clean up everything else, especially avocado, onion, and garlic, all on the list of not good for a dog foods.

Yesterday, Gilbert pulled the cord attached to open the fridge, retrieved a small box of juice with his teeth, and brought it to Lu. The number on his pump was good at 114.

However, when Lu did a blood check, his blood sugar was low at 69.

We marvel at Gilbert’s training and his ability to do his job. It is an impressive sight to see Gilbert in action, a feat well worth treats fit for any food addict.

Cube steak with carmelized onions

1 tsp. olive oil 4 beef cube steaks, about 6 oz. each 2 tsps. unsalted butter 2 onions, cooked and sliced 1 red pepper, sliced 3/4 tsp. dried thyme 1/2 cup dry red wine Heat oil in a heavy nonstick pan over medium high heat. Season steaks with salt and pepper to taste. Cook 2 minutes per side until brown outside and medium rare inside. Transfer meat to a plate.

Set aside and keep warm. Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in same pan. Sauté onions about 10 minutes and peppers about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned. Stir in thyme and wine.

Raise heat to medium high and cook about 2 minutes, until most of the liquid is evaporated. Serve onions and peppers over steaks.

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Fillmore County Sports A Red and Green Christmas

By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com The Houston Hurricanes boys and Rushford-Peterson’s basketball teams rolled to Christmas with wins.

Hurricane Boys Improve to 9-0

Members of the Houston boys basketball team had plenty of positive stuff to tell The Trende grandmas, Report grandpas, and other relatives at Christmas.

The Hurricanes beat LeRoyOstrander 89-66 to move to Paul Trende 9-0 on the season.

The ‘Canes started with a 15-3 run and led by at least nine the rest of the way.

The ‘Canes performed a feat they haven’t yet this year. They got three players to twenty points. Seniors Trevor Lundberg (23 pts, 9-14 FG’s, 4-4 FT’s, 14 rebs, 7 assists) and Austin Peplinski (20 pts, 8-15 FG’s, 7 rebs, 7 assists, 8 stls) were incredibly busy. James Loken, a 6’4” senior center, added a careerhigh 20 points (9-16 FG’s, 4-5 FT’s) with 11 rebounds. Micah Schutte chipped in 15 points and 5 steals. It’s the sixth time four or more Hurricanes have reached double digits this season. Peplinski, Lundberg, and Schutte have hit double figures in all of Houston’s games. Jason Carrier’s guys continued to shoot the ball well, as they were 50% from the field (36-72) and 78% (14-18) from the free throw line. That offensive efficiency has allowed the ‘Canes to score 70-plus in all but two games. They are averaging 74.8 points per contest. Houston (8-0, 9-0) goes to Christmas break a half-game ahead of #2 in Class A Spring Grove (7-0, 7-0) in the SEC East. They are the only two unblemished SEC squads. SG’s closest SEC game was a 41-pointer to Lyle/Pacelli.

The Lions having been scoring 78-plus points per game while holding foes to a miniscule 27.4.

Houston hosts Spring Grove on January 14, though their Holiday Tournament schedule (at FC and at Kingsland) also poses a challenge.

Trojans a Tough Sweep of WK

Rushford-Peterson’s basketball teams each went to the Christmas break on winning streaks.

They did so by performing a sweep of Wabasha-Kellogg. It wasn’t exactly an easy task. Both squads looked up at halftime deficits. The girls trekked to Wabasha and, after trailing by a couple at the break (22-20), put forth a strong 26-10 second half for the 46-32 win. Brianna Koop

had 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists to lead the way. Ashley Agrimson added 12 points (6-9 FG’s), 8 rebounds, and 4 steals. Savannah Skalet also had 12 points (4-16 three’s, 6 rebs, 4 assists, 3 stls). The Trojans have won three straight. They are 3-2 in the TRC, 6-3 overall. In a bigger shocker, the #5 in Class A boys trailed a competitive (5-4) Falcon squad 27-20 at the half.

The last time an R-P boys team trailed a league opponent at the break was 28 games earlier, on January 28, 2014. Southland led the Trojans 43-27 at intermission, with R-P rallying for the 91-88 overtime victory. Like that night, R-P rallied. The game stayed close until the end, with the Trojans running their win streak to five courtesy of a 57-51 victory. R-P’s big three, Luke Rasmussen (15 pts, 6-6 FT’s), Noah Carlson (13 pts, 5 rebs, 5 assists, 3 stls), and Matt Culhane (13 pts, 6-10 FG’s, 10 rebs) did the biggest work. Free throws helped the Trojan cause, as they hit 13 of 17 (76.5%) to W-K’s 4 of 8 (50%). It was R-P’s best free throw effort of the season. They came in shooting at sub-45% on the season from the charity stripe. The Trojans are 6-0 in the TRC, 7-1 overall.

They and Caledonia (6-0, 7-0) lead the TRC-East. St. Charles (7-0, 9-0), leading the West, is also undefeated.

Knight Girls End Skid

On a couple levels, the Kingsland girls four-game losing streak wasn’t terrible. They lost games to state ranked Class AA squads #1 PEM and #7 Dover-Eyota. Halftime scores (33-24 and 38-28) were relatively close with the final margins being 23 (PEM) and 25 (D-E).

Said numbers were a massive improvements from 2014-2015.

The Knights trailed by 41 (D-E), 30 (PEM), 29 (D-E), and 18 (PEM) at the halves of the four contests. Final margins were 38 (D-E), 37 (PEM), 24 (D-E), and 38 (PEM). The other two losses were in overtime to solid clubs Grand Meadow and TRC-East leader Caledonia (7-1). Surely Jake Vetter and his girls wished they could have gotten one, or both, of those. The Knights did get a win against Lewiston-Altura, breaking the four-game slide (after a 3-0 start), getting some positive momentum going ahead of Christmas. The Cardinals played zone, which slowed everything down. Kingsland slowly built a 13-4 mid-first-half lead, which was 24-10 at halftime.

L-A never really threatened, as the Knights prevailed 46-35 to even their overall records at 3-3 (TRC) and 4-4 (overall). Kailey Link led the way with 14 points and 9 rebounds. Gracie Schmidt (10 pts, 10 rebs) added a double-double while Courtney Schmidt had 9 points and 5

steals. Emelia Schindeldecker (10 pts, 9 rebs) led L-A. Eighth grader Myia Ruzek (9 pts) made some flashy plays (for her age), scoring all of her buckets in the second half. Haili Cady added 8 (pts) and 7 (rebs). The teams combined to go 3-23 from distance. Twenty first half, and 34 total turnovers, killed the Cardinals. Kingsland is already twothirds of the way to last year’s win total (six). Their next four games, Mabel-Canton, Houston, Rushford-Peterson, and Fillmore Central, are big section matchups against fellow FCJ covered squads.

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GMLOKS wrestling won 9 of the first 11 matches to build a 47-12 lead on Wabasha-Kellogg.

The Bulldogs prevailed 47-26 with Jackson Hale (106), Daniel Smith (113), Noah Sayles (138), and Christopher Bain (182) winning by fall, Brenn Olson (145) and Parker Hale (160) by tech fall. The Bulldogs are 2-1. Olson (#10 at 132), Hale (#3 at 152), and Bain (#8 at 182) are ranked in state in Class AA. LARP got six forfeit victories to down a small La Crescent bunch 61-9.

Noah Herber (145), Sam Puetz (160), and Cody Rain (195) notched pins. LARP is now 3-3.

Chatfield has the county’s only #1 ranked state wrestler, as sophomore Jake Mandt is the new top guy at 138-pounds. He was ranked #2 behind D-E’s Ryan Keach in the December 11 ranking. Keach is now #2. In the cult favorite movie, Office Space (starting Ron Livingston and Jennifer Aniston), and adage, “a case of the Mondays” was used to describe a not-so-pleasant fellow-employee the first day of the work week. Monday, December 21, was not-so-pleasant for all but one Fillmore County Journal covered basketball team. The county teams went a collective 1-8. Squads went 5 and 11 total on the shortened, two-day, preChristmas week. Mabel-Canton’s girls lost two, but to quality clubs. They fell to 50-41 to St. Charles (6-2) and 56-35 to #3 in Class A Lyle/Pacelli (7-0). The game with the defending section champ Athletics was 29-22 at halftime. M-C trailed by 33 and 20 at halftime to L/P a year ago. The Cougar are 4-2 in the SEC, 5-3 overall. Lanesboro lost a tight one to LeRoy-Ostrander, with Haley Polin (19 pts) matching a career-high. Houston’s girls were idle. They are 2-4, 2-7.

7 pts, 7 rebs. Knights are 2-6, 4-7) Randolph 58, Lanesboro 33 (L: Collin Scott 10 pts, 9 rebs; Cole Schwichtenberg 5 pts, 10 rebs. Lanes FG’s: 8-48) Glenville-Emmons 65, M-C 43 (M-C: Mitch Kuhn 12 pts, 8 rebs, 4 stls; Brenden Kerns 12 pts, 6 rebs; Tannor Fairchild 10 pts, 16 rebs. Three’s: M-C 4-27, GE 6-19. Cougars are 2-5, 3-7) 12-22 Lyle/Pacelli 70, Lanesboro 34 (L: C. Schwichtenberg 9 pts.

Burros are 2-6, 2-6)

Girls Basketball

12-21 Caledonia 58, Chatfield 53 (Chat: Megan LaPlante 17 pts (5-7 three’s, 6-10 FGs), 6 rebs, 3 stls; Sydney Gould 17 pts, 6 rebs; Brooke Adler 12 pts, 5 rebs. Chatfield had a chance to tie it down three with 0:12 left, but missed the shot. Warrior Mariah Schroeder then made two free throws to seal the win.

Gophers are 1-5, 1-6) M-C 41, St. Charles 50 (M-C: Courtney Graves 15 pts (5-5 FG’s, 5-5 FT’s); Coranda Vickerman 11 pts, 10 rebs, 6 assists, 7 blks; Payton Danielson 8 pts, 11 rebs) FC 33, #7 in AA Dover-Eyota 55 (FC: Kendyl Bennett 10 pts, 10 rebs; Abby Lange 8 pts (4-5 FG’s). Falcons are 1-4, 4-4) 12-22 M-C 35, #3 in A Lyle/Pacelli 56 (M-C: C. Graves 15 pts (6-8

FT’s); Lexi Thorson 9 pts) Lanesboro 44, LeRoyOstrander 48 (L: Haley Polin season-high (tie) 19 pts; Leah Ruen 10 pts. Burros trailed by seven at halftime. They got within two at 42-42, but couldn’t take the lead. Burros are 1-4, 1-6)

Wrestling

12-22 FCLMC 6, #9 in A D-E 72 (Wolves’ only win was a forfeit at 113. They forfeited eight weights); FCLMC 18, Hayfield 41 (Wolves won two forfeits and got a Sam Bahl pin (170). They forfeited five weights. There were three double forfeits. Wolves are 0-4) La Crescent 9, LARP 61 (Six of Screamin’ Eagles’ wins came by forfeit. N. Herber (145), S. Puetz (160), and C. Rain (195) notched pins, Dominic Jenkins (126) a 9-1 MD, Bryce Haag a 11-8 D. Triton was also supposed to compete, but they backed out per an emergency) WK 26, GMLOKS 47 (J. Hale (106), D. Smith (113), N. Sayles (138), and C. Bain (182) won by fall. Br. Olson (145; 16-1) and P. Hale (160; 18-2) won by tech fall. Drew Copley (170; 14-6) won a major decision. Josh Graves (152; 6-3) won by decision) Chatfield 18, St. Charles 61 (J. Mandt (152; pin) wrestled out a win. Gophers took 225/285 by forfeit. They are 2-9)

Boys Basketball

12-21 Chatfield 60, #3 in AA Caledonia 85 (Chat: Carter Duxbury 19 pts; Cole Hines 11 pts. Gophers are 3-5, 3-7) D-E 77, FC 48 (FC: Trace Tollefson 15 pts (7-13 FG’s), 9 rebs, 3 stls; Alex Lange 11 pts (3-5 three’s). Falcons are 0-6, 1-8) Kingsland 35, L-A 55 (K: Zach Buchholtz 9 pts; Zach Bubany 8 pts; Quinn Larson

Kingsland’s Alayna Meskill puts up a contested lay-up versus Lewiston-Altura and nearest Cardinal defender Blair Schilling. The Knights ended a 4-game slide and got to .500 in league play and overall courtesy of a 46-35 victory.

Photo by Paul Trende

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Fillmore County Police Reports Chatfield Police Department Christopher John Rodgers, 43, Chatfield, MN; 11/8/2015, Careless Driving, Fine $1,000 (stay $500 until 12/14/2016), Total Fees $590. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).

Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (12/15/2015): Chemical dependency evaluation/ treatment - follow all recommendations, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement - all conditions under direction of DFO, Contact probation officer as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Random testing, Sign Probation Agreement, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, No driving without insurance - have valid license to drive.

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Joshua Robert Amunrud, 30, Dorchester, IA; 9/18/2015, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. 9/18/2015, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60.

Domanick Mitchell Bushman, 18, Wykoff, MN; 11/18/2015, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Use or Possession, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. 11/17/2015, Instruction Permit Violations – Persons

18 Years or Older – Requirements, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

11/17/2015, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200.

Nathan Juan Capote, 33, Rochester, MN; 10/5/2015, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Tannia D. Light, 32, Davenport, IA; 10/11/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Yobany Lopez, 20, Postville, IA; 11/27/2015, Driving Without a Valid License or Vehicle Class/ Type; Multiple Licenses Prohibited, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

11/27/2015, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200.

Christopher John Nordsving, 19, Canton, MN; 9/26/2015, Consumption by Persons Under 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $220.

9/26/2015, Open bottle law; Possession; Crime described, Fine $100.

Donald William Pease, 70, Chatfield, MN; 11/19/2015, Slow Moving Vehicles, Signs Required, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. 11/19/2015, Lights on Implement of Husbandry - Front and Rear Lights Required, Fine $50.

Ricardo Penaloza, 24, Waterloo, IA; 10/2/2015, Driving Without a Valid License or Vehicle Class/ Type; Multiple Licenses Prohib-

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approaching, overtaking, or passing. All flashing warning lights shall be of the type authorized by section 169.59, subdivision 4, unless otherwise permitted or required in this chapter.”

M.S.S. 169.04 allows red lights stating, “specifically the use of motorcycles or vehicles that are owned by the funeral home and that utilize flashing red lights for the purpose of escorting funeral processions.”

M.S.S. 169.20 covers funeral processions - “When any funeral procession identifies itself by using regular lights on all cars and by keeping all cars in close formation, the driver of every other vehicle, except an emergency vehicle, shall yield the rightof-way.”

“Right-of-way” is the privilege to proceed with precedence over others in a particular situation or place. To yield to the rightof-way, you must safely move to the right and stop. If you are in an intersection, proceed through before stopping. Remain stopped until all those with the right-of-way have passed. You are not required to stop if the approaching procession or emergency vehicle(s) are separated from your lane of traffic by a physical barrier such as a fence, wall, or median strip.

If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901-5848. Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state. mn.us.

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: I encountered a funeral procession along a twolane highway (no roads entering this section of highway) and the lead funeral home vehicle had a light bar Troy H. on the dash Christianson flashing an alternating red and blue light.

Everyone on the highway going opposite the procession pulled over to the shoulder, thinking it was a police officer. Is this legal for the funeral home to do and what is the protocol for vehicles encountering this?

Answer: Funeral home vehicles may utilize flashing red lights for the purpose of escorting funeral processions. Blue flashing lights are not permitted in this instance.

According to Minnesota State Statute (M.S.S.) 169.64: “Flashing lights are prohibited, except on an authorized emergency vehicle, school bus, bicycle as provided in section 169.222, subdivision 6, road maintenance equipment, tow truck or towing vehicle, service vehicle, farm tractor, self-propelled farm equipment, rural mail carrier vehicle, funeral home vehicle, or on any vehicle as a means of indicating a right or left turn, or the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring unusual care in

Monday, January 4, 2016 ited, Fine $100, Total Fees $220.

Alan Thomas Post, 29, St. Paul, MN; 11/15/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Crystal Dawn Scrabeck, 36, Canton, MN; 11/10/2015, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290.

Norman John Thomas, 50, Estherville, IA; 9/11/2015, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. 9/11/2015, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200. 9/11/2015, Speeding (72/55), Fine $60.

John Garttie Tienter, 67, Chester, IA; 10/11/2015, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. 10/11/2015, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200.

MN State Patrol – Rochester Tyler Victor Boehm, 39, Stewartville, MN; 10/29/2015, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Benjamin Allen Boley, 36, Spring Valley, MN; 11/16/2015, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290.

Maria Katherine Doerr, 18, Rushford, MN; 11/25/2015,

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Speeding (73/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Michael Alphonse Kloeppner, 41, Farmington, MN; 10/8/2015, Speeding (61/30), Fine $150, Total Fees $395. Conditions (12/15/2015): Pay $100 on December 11, $100 on January 11, and remaining balance on March 11.

Jesse Michael Loomis, 32, Rochester, MN; 11/5/2015, Seatbelt Violation in a Commercial Vehicle, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Rodney Michael Marek, 28, Brooklyn Park, MN; 11/19/2015, Duty to Drive with Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Daniel Ignatius Martino, 52, St. Louis, MO; 12/4/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

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Zoe Kray Ollendick, 23, Grimes, IA; 12/6/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Jeffrey Robert Rasmussen, 41, Rushford, MN; 11/11/2015, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Catherine Emily Wadler, 28, Iowa City, IA; 11/19/2015, Speeding (80/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.

Preston Police Department Christopher Michael Cooper, 38, Edina, MN; 10/31/2015, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Rushford Police Department Toby Robert Hovland, 28, Rushford, MN; 11/10/2015, Motor Vehicle Noise Limits, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., JANUARY 5 •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-6pm, 515 Washington St. NW, Preston.* •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •Chatfield AA meeting, 7:30pm, Pio­neer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.*

•AA Closed meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian •Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. For info, call Church, Mill St., Rushford.* (507) 288-6944.* WED., JANUARY 6 •Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 2-4pm, •Story Hour for ages 3-5, 11am, Harmony Public Library. No school, no story hour.* 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Mabel Foodshelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran THURS., JANUARY 7 Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.* •Senior Coffee and Dessert, 9am, Clara •Preston Historical Society meeting, House, Harmony.* 7pm, Methodist Church, Preston. Public •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30- invited.

4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E Jessie St., FRI., JANUARY 8 Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, •Solo Friends Over 50 Group, 6pm, Spring Valley area. For info and location, 515 Washington St. NW, Preston.* call (507) 226-4595.

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•Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.*

SAT., JANUARY 9 •Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507)765-2518.*

SUN., JANUARY 10 •Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*

MON., JANUARY 11 •Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.

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•Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Senior Dining/Fire Hall, Mabel. For info, call (507) 288-6944.* •Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance for seniors, 11am-12pm, Coffee Street Fitness, Lanesboro. For info, call (507) 272-3731.* •Preston Senior Potluck, 11:30am, Preston Servicemen’s Club, Preston.

•Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston.* •AA Crossroads Journey Group meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DATE: November 20, 2015 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: July 12, 2005 2. Mortgagors: John W. Darrah 3. Mortgagees: First Southeast Bank 4. Recording Information: Recorded on July 13, 2005, as Document Number 347458, in the Office of the County Recorder of Fillmore County, Minnesota 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: None INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 21.0333.000 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Lot 9, Block 138, City of Granger, Fillmore County, Minnesota 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 10222 Cty Rd 116, Harmony, MN 55939 OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the Mortgage: First Southeast Bank is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is First Southeast Bank.

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

INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied.

12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $19,500.00.

13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $6,081.03.

14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Fillmore County, Minnesota, at public auction on January 21, 2016, 10:00 a.m., at The Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore St E, Preston, MN 55965.

15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 180 days after the date of sale.

16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on: NOT APPLICABLE. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Name and address of Attorney for

Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: RICHARD A. NETHERCUT, P.A. Greg Schieber 32 Main Ave N PO Box 657 Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-6131 (507) 886-2711 fax Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: First Southeast Bank P.O. Box 429 Harmony, MN 55939 Publish 30,7,14,21,28,4

State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. PR-15-895 Estate of Charlene H. Underbakke, also known as Charlene Hope Underbakke, Decedent.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar.

The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Todd Pierce to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate.

Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative.

Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons ot the date of hearing on the objection.

Unless objections are filed. and unless the Court orders otherwise. the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, 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: December 21, 2015 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Richard A. Nethercut, PA Greg Schieber MN#395855 32 Main Avenue North Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-6131 (507) 886-2711 (fax) greg@ranlaw.net ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 4, 11

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or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on August 25, 2016 THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE unless that date falls on a weekend or ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE legal holiday, in which case it is the next TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT weekday, and unless the redemption periAFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. od is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. has occurred in conditions of the following MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM described mortgage: FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: DATE OF MORTGAGE: February 27, None 2004 “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR MORTGAGOR: Brian T. Lowrie, an REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, unmarried man.

THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL MORTGAGEE: Cendant Mortgage REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY Corporation d/b/a Burnet Home Loans.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER Recorded March 3, 2004 Fillmore County MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION Recorder, Document No. 338025.

582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED Assigned to: Mortgage Electronic PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A Registration Systems, Inc.. Dated May RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN 1, 2008 Recorded August 4, 2008, as FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED Document No. 366302. And thereafter IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc.. Dated ARE ABANDONED.” December 22, 2014 Recorded December Dated: December 23, 2015 29, 2014, as Document No. 402069.

Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree And thereafter assigned to: Green Tree Servicing LLC Servicing LLC now known as Ditech Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee Financial LLC. Dated April 21, 2015 USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, Recorded April 22, 2015, as Document P.L.L.P. No. 403363.

Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE Mortgagee TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE 4500 Park Glen Road #300 IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON Minneapolis, MN 55416 MORTGAGE: NONE (952) 925-6888 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE 8 - 15-009846 FC ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A Cendant Mortgage Corporation d/b/a DEBT COLLECTOR. Burnet Home Loans Publish 4, 11, 18, 25, 1, 8 RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 403 Ashburn St E, Lanesboro, MN 55949 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 19.0037.000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: CITY OF HOUSTON AND The West 180 feet of that part of Block HOUSTON TOWNSHIP 1 lying South of the public road except the JOINT INFORMATIONAL MEETING West 80 feet thereof, all in the Village, Now NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City City, of Lanesboro Council of the City of Houston and the COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS Town Board of Houston Township will hold LOCATED: Fillmore a joint informational meeting on January ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF 6, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. in the basement of MORTGAGE: $61,150.00 the Houston Community Center, 109 W. AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE Maple St, Houston, MN. The purpose of DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING the meeting is to conduct the joint inforTAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: mational meeting required by Minnesota $59,178.49 Statutes, section 414.0333 regarding the

That prior to the commencement annexation petition filed by the City of of this mortgage foreclosure proceedHouston to annex into the City the following Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee ing properties: Randy and Mary Muller, 506 complied with all notice requirements as Elm St. E. (PID 06.0329.001); two parcels required by statute; That no action or owned by Farmers Coop Elevator, 308 Elm proceeding has been instituted at law or Street (PID 06.0236.001 & 06.0238.000); otherwise to recover the debt secured by Valley View Nursing Home, Inc., 510 East said mortgage, or any part thereof; Cedar St. (PID 06.0394.000); Green Acres PURSUANT to the power of sale Properties, LLC, (PID 06.0237.000); and a contained in said mortgage, the above portion of Christine and Steven Rischette described property will be sold by the (PID 06.0329.000). This meeting provides Sheriff of said county as follows: an opportunity for the property owners DATE AND TIME OF SALE: February and other interested persons to learn 25, 2016 at 10:00 AM more about the proposed annexation and PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County to ask questions.

Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN Christine Rischette to pay the debt then secured by said Houston Township Clerk Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said Publish 28, 4 premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

PUBLIC NOTICES SALE OF 110 ALPINE AVENUE EAST, MABEL FILLMORE COUNTY, MINNESOTA Mabel Economic Development Authority, Owner Tax Parcel No. 02.0014.020 is 0.77 acre in the NW¼ SW¼ of Section 26-101-8, and Includes a 48’ x 96’ pole shed with 14’ sidewalls and concrete floor.

Bids must be delivered to the City of Mabel Office, 201 South Main Street, Mabel, MN 55954, by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. Bids should be placed in a sealed envelope and must include the bidder’s name, intended use for the property, amount of bid. All bids will be opened that evening at the Mabel EDA meeting. The accepted bid is subject to City Council approval at their meeting at 7:00 pm.

Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, to consider the intended use of the property and to negotiate with any bidder. The successful bidder must sign a Purchase Agreement by noon on January 21, 2016, and pay 5% of the successful bid as earnest money. Closing shall occur no later than June 1, 2016.

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Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Rebecca A. Asleson, whose address is 27839 271st Ave, Fountain, MN, 55935, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn.

Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment ofthe Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice ofhearing.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minn.

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A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minn. Stat. 501B.41, subd. 5.

Dated: November 17, 2015 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative William Oehler WARD & OEHLER, LTD. 1765 Greenview Drive SW Rochester, MN, 55902 Attorney License No: 0081012 Telephone: (507) 288-5567 FAX: (507) 288-5589 Email: william.oehler@wardoehler.com Publish 28,4

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State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-15-814 Estate of Alton T. Asleson, Decedent.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF VVILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated April 16, 1999, and codicils to the will, dated December 3,2004, (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted.

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Immediate opening for yard/ delivery person. Must have Class A CDL, be able to lift 60 pounds repeatedly, and enjoy working in a fast paced environment. To apply, ask for Ben at Chatfield Lumber Company, 4707 Co. Rd. 7 S.E., Eyota, MN. h12/14,tfn ATTENTION: POOL MANAGERS – The Preston Park Board is accepting applications for a Swimming Pool Manager for the 2016 season. This person must be available beginning in May through August. Salary is negotiable, depending upon experience. Some duties include: hiring of lifeguards, scheduling of pool staff, daily bank deposits, ordering of supplies & concessions, attendance at monthly Park Board meetings.

Specific job description and applications are available at City Hall in Preston.

Position will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to applications received by 4:30pm on Friday, January 15, 2016. h28,4-o

Help Wanted OmOdt & JOrde Farms

Full-time driver with Class a CdL to pull hopper. midwest area and home weekly. Competitive pay. must pass drug screen and have good driving record.

(507) 459-7850

Help Wanted

Dietary

Department is looking for a Dietary aide/Cook! part-time, includes every other weekend

For more information contact Shelly Dolley at 507-886-6544 ext: 73375

Gundersen Harmony Care Center

GuNdeRSeN HaRmoNy CaRe CeNteR Where old friends become reacquainted and new friendships are found!

Part-time LPN/RN Part-time 0.6 to .08 Night Shift - 10p-6a

Contact: Ruth Furan,DON (507) 886-6544 Ext:73371

GuNdeRSeN HaRmoNy CaRe CeNteR 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939

GuNdErsEN HArmoNy CArE CENtEr Where old friends become reacquainted and new friendships are found!

Part-time Evening Nursing Assistant Contact: Ruth Furan,DON (507) 886-6544 Ext:73371

GuNdErsEN HArmoNy CArE CENtEr 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939

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EMPLOYMENT ATTENTION: LIFEGUARDS - The Preston Park Board is accepting applications for the 2016 season. All lifeguards must complete the provided CPR/1st Aid course and orientation training.

Reimbursement of Lifeguard training fee upon successful completion and 160 hours worked. WSI training is recommended for applicants age 16 and up with reimbursement of WSI fee upon successful completion and 50 hours worked.

Applications may be picked up at City Hall in Preston. Application deadline is 4:30pm on Friday, January 15, 2016. h28,4-o The Spring Valley Public Library is seeking applicants for the part-time position of Library Cataloger/ Assistant. This person will be responsible for cataloging library materials and preparing items for circulation. This position will also include assisting with circulation services and other library operations as needed. Candidates should have strong computer skills, attention to detail and accuracy, the ability to work both cooperatively and independently, and excellent communication and customer service skills. High school graduate or equivalent. Previous library experience is helpful. This is a part-time position (average 20-25 hours a week) and will include evenings and some Saturday mornings. Full job description, sample hours and application available at Spring Valley City Hall or online at www. springvalley.govoffice.com. Please send completed application AND RESUME to Spring Valley City Hall, ATTN: Jenny Simon, 201 South Broadway Ave., Spring Valley, MN 55975. Application deadline is January 8, 2016. h28,4-o Media center assistant/special education paraprofessional part-time combined position open at Fillmore Central High School.

4.75 hours (10:30-3:15) per student contact day. Interested persons should send completed support staff application to Heath Olstad, K-12 Principal, Fillmore Central High School, P.O. Box 599, Harmony, MN 55939. Applications available online at www.fillmorecentral.k12. mn.us. Position open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. h28,4-o NURSING: FREE NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING. Start the New Year with a Career in Nursing. Call Golden Living Training Center today at 507-424-3517 for details. Classes begin in January. EOE/Drug Free Workplace. h28,4,11,18,25-o

EMPLOYMENT full-time overnight Nursing/ Resident Assistant position available at Clara House in Harmony, MN. This position is a great for someone who loves to be with residents in an assisted living setting, is responsible, and enjoys an overnight shift. If you are interested in this position and are looking for an opportunity to be part of a progressive growing company, online applications and resumes can be submitted through Indeed, or stop by at 455 Main Ave North, Harmony, MN 55939 to fill out an application during regular business hours or contact Andrea at 507-886-6515 or aatwood@oxfordmgmt.com. h4,11-o METAL BUILDING MANUFACTURER seeking sales representative. Previous building sales experience preferred.

Company provides leads and additional training. Send resume and salary requirements to: jobsdmstl@gmail.com EOE. MCAN 450,000 BUSHELS ELEVATOR, Atwater, MN. Steel bins, grain pumps, legs, scale, natural gas dryer, 3-phase power - $325,000. Jeremy Jorgenson, 320/815-6583. Pifer’s Auction & Realty, www.pifers.com. MCAN NOW HIRING Company OTR drivers. $2,000 sign on bonus, flexible home time, extensive benefits. Call now! Hibb’s & Co. 763/389-0610. MCAN TMC HAS OPENINGS hauling boats to waterfront locations throughout US and Canada. CDL Class A, 1yr. OTR experience. Full benefits, employee owned company 855/409-3630 www.tmctrans. com. MCAN Cliff Viessman Inc. is accepting applications for Regional Tanker Drivers for the Cedar Rapids terminal. $1,000 Sign On Bonus. $50 K+ per year. Health, Dental, 401K. Profit Sharing. Paid Weekly.

Monthly safe driving bonus. CDL with tanker endorsement required. Two years experience required or driving school graduate with six months experience.

Some weekend work required. Contact Nate at 800-353-0344. Option 5. natev@ viessmantrucking.com. www.viessmantrucking.com. “A Driver Friendly Company” (MCN)

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EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

MAKE $1000 Weekly!! Mailing Brochures From Home. Helping home workers since 2001. No Experience Required. Start Immediately! www. centralmailing.net (VOID IN SD, WI) (MCN)

CLASS A CDL Driver. Good home time.

Stay in the Midwest. Great pay and benefits. Matching 401k. Bonuses and tax free money. Experience needed. Call Scott 507-437-9905. Apply on-line http:// www.mcfgtl.com (MCN)

OWNER OPERATORS wanted. Paid all miles. No touch freight. Many operating discounts. Family run business for 75 years. Many bonuses and good home time. Direct deposit paid weekly. Call 800-533-0564 ext.205. (MCN)

MAKE $1,000 WEEKLY! Paid in advance! Mailing Brochures at Home! Easy pleasant work. Begin Immediately! Age unimportant! www.

MyHomeIncomeNow55.com (MCN)

***Full-time Production*** Great Place to Work! CMG is Hiring for 1st and 2nd shift production positions.

Great Performance is rewarded. $10.00/hour. Excellent Vacation Pkg., Paid 8 hr. for Holidays, Medical & Dental available. If you are looking for a company that you can grow with, this is a great opportunity!!!

Drug testing & Background screen required APPly in Person At CMG

CURRENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE CURRENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Valley View Healthcare & Rehab Valley View Healthcare & Rehab FULL TIME

FULL TIME MDS M COORDINATOR MDS COORDINATOR M JobPREFERRED. EXPERIENCE EX LPNS WITH MDS Type: Full-time EXPERIENCE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

EXPERIENCE ENCOURAGED TOWITH APPLY EXPERIENCE EX PREFERRED. LPNS MDS Required experience: RN with MDS EXPERIENCE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY Experience Preferred: 1 year Please contact: ValeriePlease Heintz, RN/DON contact: vheintzrn@acegroup.cc Valerie Heintz, RN/DON vheintzrn@acegroup.cc V Valley View Healthcare and Rehab E.Healthcare Cedar Street V Valley510 View and Rehab Houston, MN 55943 510 E. Cedar Street Houston, MN 55943 507-896-3125 507-896-3125

NEW STARTING WAGE SCALE

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

Full-Time & ParT-Time

• Nursing Assistants (Full-Time & Part-Time $1750 Sign-On Bonus) • RN’s & LPN’s (Full-Time & Part-Time $3500 Sign-On Bonus) • Home Health Aides (Part-Time) Chosen Valley Care Center is looking for individuals who are compassionate, energetic, hardworking, and reliable to join our health care team. We currently have full-time and parttime positions available. We are willing to train the right applicant. We offer excellent benefits to employees working full-time.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage on Preventative Care.

• Health Partners Dental Plan • Matching Funds for 401(k) Plan • Life & Accidental Death & Disability • Generous, Flexible PTO • Tuition Reimbursement • Supplemental Insurance Benefits through AFLAC Applications should be forwarded to: Chosen Valley Care Center Attn: Director of Clinical & Resident Services, 1102 Liberty Street SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or applications may be downloaded at www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com, (EOE/AA)

nurse Full Time Night Shift Chosen Valley Care Center , InC. 1,000 Sign OnCommunity Bonus A Senior Living

$

has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

rn / Lpn evening/night Shift

has current openings for experienced, mature, and caring individuals

$1500 SiGn-on BonuS

nurse Dietary Aide • Part-Time Evenings Housekeeping/Laundry Aide • Part-Time or Full-Time

• Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center For more information contact Business Office at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

• Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center For more information contact Kelly at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

Full-time DesignateD CoorDinator position available immediately at the Fillmore County DAC.

person must meet the qualifications under 245D. Hours : m-F 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. if interested please call lori for an application at 507-765-3378 m-F 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

3707 Commercial Dr. SW Rochester, 55902 Or call 507-923-4955 We look forward to meeting you!

EOE EOE

The Fillmore County Journal is looking for a writer to report on School Board and City Council meetings in Fillmore County and write occasional feature stories.

We are looking for someone with good writing skills and outstanding interpersonal skills.

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 jason@fillmorecountyjournal. com.

EMPLOYMENT

F/T Permanent positions We offer a 401k plan

CDL Drivers needed to haul livestock, home on weekends. Great Benefit Package for Full-Time Drivers! www. lynchlivestock.com or call Angie @ 563776-3051 for more information. EOE (MCN)

Writer/Reporter

JUST FOR FUN

send your application and resume to: Fillmore County DaC, p.o. Box 205, preston, mn 55965. eoe. salary to be determined upon hire.

Position open until filled.

Mabel Green lea senior living is looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference

Part-time

RN/lPN/CNa shifts available

Bonus-Pay on Weekends and shift differential.

"Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status, or any other legally protected characteristic."

Green lea Manor Nursing Home

115 N. Lyndale Ave. Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 • EOE

…because the journey matters

Green Lea Senior LivinG in MabeL iS LookinG for SpeciaL peopLe who want to Make a difference.

nurse Full Time part-time $ 1,000 Sign On cook position Responsible for preparing attractive and nutritious meals. Must be customer service focused person who is willing and eager to learn to cook from scratch.

Cooking experience in health care or senior setting beneficial but will train.

"Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status, or any other legally protected characteristic."

Contact Samantha Neuzil CDM

Green Lea Manor nursing home

115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 • EOE (507) 493-5436 …because the journey matters

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715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com 101 cenTennial ST. e., Wykoff $189,900 Absolutely stunning executive home with incredible design.

Formal living and dining areas, kitchen w/wrap around center island & breakfast nook overlooking the beautifully landscaped back yard and patio area. Master bedroom w/jetted tub & dressing area with many built in drawers. Lower level family room, separate laundry area, lowest level entertainment room and workshop with workbench. Beautifully landscaped yard, brick accent on house, cement pavers for patio area and cement basketball court. Movein ready!

524 HillcreST DriVe, Spring Valley $142,900 Immaculate 3 bedroom 2 bath multi-level. Single car attached garage and 24x24 detached garage that is heated, insulated, & has workshop area. Beautiful landscaped backyard with deck and patio areas. This home is completely finished with lower level family room with egress windows & lots of natural lighting, updated and newer carpet, new backsplash in kitchen, laminate floors in dining area, and newer shingles on house & garages. This property is in MINT condition and ready for immediate occupancy.

Excellent location. Call for your appointment to look today!

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709 parkWay ave. s lanesboro

Unlimited potential for

this Impressive Victorian • Zoned residential & Commercial • Previous owners included well-known French Restaurant and B&B • Unlimited potential • 4 bedrooms • 4 baths • Wood floors throughout • Unending character • Gorgeous open staircase • Completely updated mechanicals • High ceilings • Walkup attic ready to be finished • Endless amount of activities: canoeing, biking, tubing, theater, restaurants, boutiques, parks, breathtaking scenery, golf courses, and much more • This unique opportunity needs to be viewed to appreciate.

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Hard to find 5 bdrm 3 bath split level home. Excellent location and numerous updates. Beautiful landscaped yard and tiered deck leading to perennial gardens & storage shed. The home is spacious & bright with large bay windows in lower level allowing for plenty of natural sunlight. Dual thermostat heat, an abundance of storage, separate laundry area, formal dining room and eat in kitchen. Neutral carpet in family room & laminate floors add to the beauty of this home.

With winter upon us, you will love the 2 gas fireplaces to stay warm and cozy. Call for your appointment to see today!

$74,900 409 Main st. sW, preston

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Ranch home • 2+ bedrooms • 2 baths • Newer roof • Newer windows • 2 car garage • Wood floors • Fenced yard • Storage shed

“One of a kind” property listed on the National Historic Registry.

This brick home has 5 bedrooms, but could be expanded to 6. The double brick structure is well insulated. Updates include repairs on front porch, metal roof on house & garage, new side porch, updated windows, interior updates, newer appliances, and tuck point work on foundation. You will be impressed with the unique architectural features throughout the home. Hardwood floors, original woodwork, arched doorways, exposed brick on dining room wall, and large bedrooms. Located on larger lot with mature trees.

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22 Main Ave. N , HARMONY Offers 2 units!

Barber & beauty shop side by side, or a place to start your dream business.

SOLD 35 Main Ave S, HArMONy 35186 Cty 115, HArMONy 208 Elmwood St E, LANESBOrO XXXX Matthew St SW, PrESTON 204 S Main St., CANTON 35 5th St. NE, HArMONy

$198,500

332 CeDar st., fountain

harMony Greenhouse & floral

Great opportunity to own this commercial acreage and business. Ideal location on Highway 52.

Currently is Harmony Greenhouse & Floral and Dog Pad, LLC. Unlimited potential for business opportunities. New metal roof, knotty pine ceilings and walls, loft area, garage, patio deck, all new fencing, 2 greenhouses and additional building.

Kelsey Bergey Real Estate Agent remax@harmonytel.net Office 507-886-4221 304 Fillmore St. W, PRESTON Extremely spacious.

Original charm. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom.

Walk up attic & walk out bsmt. Large 2 car garage & cement pad. $104,900

Redone inside & out!

Main floor bedroom, bath & laundry. 3 bedrooms & den on one level. Updated shingles, siding & windows. 2 car garage. $100,000

Updated commercial building.

Beautifully designed interior space.

Backyard space & attractive street front.

Call today!

Well established bar/restaurant/off-sale business located at the start of the State Bike Trail. Seating up to 150 plus large deck for summertime fun. Turn-key operation with everything staying. Great opportunity.

Easy to keep & enjoy!

Attractive 3 bedroom w/ spacious open floor plan. Large kitchen and generous dining area. Master bedroom with walkin closet. Att garage plus storage room.

Large corner lot!

Maple floors throughout living space. 3 bedrooms on one level plus main floor den. Main floor bathroom. $79,900

25 Center St E, HARMONY

bent WrenCh - bar/ restaurant, fountain

241 2nd Ave SE, SPRING GROVE

Move-in ready.

Spacious 3 bedroom.

Oak hardwoods, lots of living space! Main floor bed & bath plus 2 Quiet, dead end street! Open living space. bedrooms up. $74,900 3 bedroom on main. LL 3/4 bath plus rec area. Great yard & composite deck. $89,900 No guesswork!

Well established full service restaurant ready for you to walk into! Well maintained & updated.

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$239,900

Large wooded corner lot • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • .32/acre • Large living room • Dining room • Open kitchen • New roof • 2 car attached garage • Storage shed • Patio • Schools can be Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, Chatfield, or Kingsland • Upper level laundry • Could be used as rental also

112 S Hudson Ave SPRING VALLEY

Residential or commercial!

Excellent location, highway exposure. Several updates & yard space. Handicap accessible. Currently a salon easily adaptable to you.

112 avenue ave. a ne, ChatfielD

Gator Greens 440 half st, Whalan

1 1/2 acres of commercial property next to State Bike Trail and Root River. 9 hole miniature golf course, refreshment stand, and room for other possibilities. High traffic area.

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Ranch home • Wood floors • Formal living room • Formal dining room • Family room w/gas fireplace • Newer roof • Updated electrical box • Heated garage • Large car port • Storage shed • Garden area • Patio • Firepit

517 Pleasant St NE, PRESTON

51 Main Ave. N, HARMONY

$129,900

25 Center St. W, Harmony, MN 55939 www.SEMNrealestate.com Each Office Independently Owned & Operated List

$35,000

Charming 1 1/2 story home • 3 bedrooms • Remodeled and updated • .42/acre private lot • Cul-de-sac • Mudroom • New roof • New windows • Vinyl siding • Garage • Peaceful setting

155 2nd Ave SW, HARMONY 1013 Wayside St NW, PRESTON

314 N Ash, MABEL

119 elM st., fountain

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Previously the Olmsted Medical Building located on Tracy Road. The building is in great condition and would be a wonderful building for variety of uses or businesses. Approximately 3,800 sq ft with the building and an acre lot with approximately 25 spaces of parking. The parking lot is asphalt.

The building has steel siding with brick accent.

The lower level is finished complete with kitchen area. Inquire about Economical Development Assistance.

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Townhouse • 1 level living • 2 bedrooms • Dining room • Living room • Main floor laundry • Deck • Garage • No maintenance

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31 Millhouse lane sW ChatfielD

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Open & bright 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo. Open living on main floor & access to patio. 1 car attached garage. $115,000

244 harWooD ave ne ChatfielD

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$109,900

362 Main St N, CHATFIELd

$129,900

commercial 300 W Tracy rD., Spring Valley $260,000

Chatfield Office Rochester Office 221 S. Main St. 4123 26th St. NW

Large Duplex (could be B&B or residential) • 4 bedrooms and 2 baths on 1 side • 3 bedrooms and 4 baths on side • Wood floors • 10 foot ceilings • Newer roof • Covered porch • Deck • Formal living room • Formal dining room • 2 furnaces • Air units • Separate electric meters • 2 car garage • Unlimited potential

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509 Parkway Ave S, LANESBORO

XXXXX Faith Trail, LANESBORO

Great bluff view. Near park & downtown. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Insulated 2 car garage.

No backyard neighbors. $114,900

River & bluff view.

Awesome location in this subdivision. Septic, electric, and water ready for your dream home!

Access to trail.

212 Houston St SW, PRESTON Charming details.

Great vacation rental or simply love where you live. Tastefully updated. 2 bedroom.

Deck & storage shed. $76,900 100 Coffee St., LANESBORO

800 Viking Ave S, LANESBORO Wooded & private.

4 bedroom 4 bathroom. Fireplace. Deck.

2 garage. Second home with 1 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment & 2 car garage.

607 Fillmore Ave. S, Lanesboro Timeless treasure.

Loaded with original charm, tastefully updated kitchen & updated mechanicals.

2 guest cabins for additional income. $182,000

1120 Matthew St. SW, PRESTON es

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One of a kind!

Great location & Hardwood floors, affordable. vaulted ceilings, & Several updates loft. 4 bedrooms, 3 & well maintained. bathrooms. LL walkout Hanging sign post in front is ready for you! w/ family room, wine cellar & office. Amazing views w/ private walking trail.

332 Minnesota Ave W, MABEL Quiet location. roomy home with quality finishes. Fireplace & wood floors. Private & landscaped backyard. 2 car attached plus 1 car detached. $168,000

Nolan Valley Lots Get away or place to stay.

8.38 Acres or 6.37 Acres – adjoining lots. Zoned ag. Wisel creek through property. Build your dream home or cabin.

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34868 242nd St, LANESBORO Warm & inviting.

Vaulted ceilings, pellet stove & 3 season porch. Enjoy the view! 4 bedrooms. 3 bathrooms. Finished basement. Att 2 car garage. 32x24 steel shed-electric. Just outside of city limits.

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Clear the Clutter Advertise those unused items in the classifieds!

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FOR SALE

Isn’t it about time for a new car?

BILL’S GUN SHOP. Buy, sell, trade, and repair. We are your local MUCK BOOT dealer. Hours: 7pm-10pm M-F, Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday by appointment. 1 1/4 miles south of Carimona, 19708 Kava Rd, Preston. 507-765-2762 s10eow- o

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Walnut, cherry, & oak rough cut wood for sale. $5 per board foot. Call Mitchell 507-421-5196. s28,4,11,18-o

Let us do the work for you!

Jeff Darr Cell 715-495-6948 jeff@darrauctions.com

800-852-0010 • www.darrrealty.com • Rushford, MN RUSHFORD 45046 Plummer $199,000

Farmi 3pt. Logging Winch’s Valby 3pt.

PTO Chippers, New 3pt., Log loader trailers, 3pt. attachments, grapples, rotators, Tractor/ skid steers, wood splitters.

866-638-7885.threeriversforestry.com (MCN)

Rod Darr Cell 507-951-3843 rod@darrauctions.com

PETERSON - COMMERCiAl 411 Mill St $55,000

NEW LISTING

EZ-GO & Yamaha GOlf Carts SaleS & Service New & USed

1 BR, 1 BA Renovated Home Newer Furnace Updated Electrical

2 BR, 2 BA Gazebo w/Wet Bar & Refrigerator 4 Garage Stalls

RUSHFORD 44502 Oakview loop $234,900 3 BR, 3 BA Log Siding, Hardwood Floors Private Lot on Nearly 8 Acres

PETERSON 94 River Street $109,900

Sell your vehicle in the Journal Classifieds

PETERSON 127 Mill St $114,900

507-765-2151

2 BR, 2 BA Nicely Decorated Large Heated Garage

RUSHFORD 412 W Center Street $79,900 3 BR, 1 BA Quiet Neighborhood

3 BR, 2 BA Large Attached Garage Many Updates

PETERSON - COMMERCiAl 350 Mill Street $65,000

RUSHFORD 30481 State Hwy 43 $69,900

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507-273-6928

WANTED 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

Find a new vehicle in the Journal Classifieds

THANK YOU

Affordable Lots of Character and Updates Close to MN State Bike Trail

2 BR, 2 BA Maintenance Free

RUSHFORD 264 W Park St $305,900

RUSHFORD 44900 Hayes St. $59,900

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks to everyone who remembered me with holiday visits and treats. Thanks to those who sent cards and words of sympathy after the passing of my brother, Richard Bestor.

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“Historic Carriage House Apartments” - 9 Units Close to Downtown

2 BR, 1 BA New Roof, Furnace, Water Heater Economical, All Appliances Stay

RUSHFORD 111 N Elm St $45,300

RUSHFORD - COMMERCiAl 209 State Road 16 $220,000

2 BR, 1 BA Rental Property or Residential

Many Business Options Excellent Location

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UPDATES GALORE!

VERY CLEAN & WELL MAINTAINED

NEW LISTING

$64,900 #4067843 1006 MAIN ST. S, CHATFIELD

7 AVE B NE, CHATFIELD

• 1 bedroom • Main floor living • Garage • Permanent siding • Appliances • New Roof • Convenient walk to downtown • 0.22 acre lot • Move-in-Condition • Immediate Possession

1975 RANCH WITH EVERYTHING ON MAIN LEVEL

$137,500

• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Main floor laundry • Oversized 2 car garage • Storage shed • Patio • 3 season sun room (14’ x 24’) • Steel siding • Private backyard • Energy efficient • Appliances • Conveniently located across from school

• 4 Bedrooms • 4 baths • 3 Car Garage • 5,415 sq. ft.

• Main floor master suite & laundry • Quality throughout • Custom cabinetry, upgraded trim, fireplace, sunroom • 3 Finished levels • Private yard • Close in on paved road • Recent updates, roof, furnace, water softener, driveway METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED

506 1ST ST, FOUNTAIN

SOLD

• 3 Bedroom • Main floor living • 2 Car Garage

GREAT STARTER-/INVESTMENT-DOWNSIZING NEW LISTING

3.74 ACRE

NEW PRICE

$49,900 1318 WABASHA AVE, ST CHARLES #4067684

$147,900

• 3 Bedrooms • Bath • 2,400 sq. ft. • 0.41 Acre lot • 1957 Ranch w/full basement • 2 Enclosed porches • Newer windows, vinyl siding, roof, mechanicals • 2 Car garage • Corner lot with mature trees SPECTACULAR VIEWS

• 3+ Bedrooms • 2 Car Garage • Peaceful setting • View • Replacement windows • New flooring • Main floor laundry • 2,016 sq. ft. • Updated Kitchen • Good mix of woods & pasture • Patio, Deck • New septic • 2 Pole sheds • Barn with 3 box stalls

21225 COUNTY 20, PRESTON

#4065823

• 2 Bedroom • Garage • Main floor living • Vinyl Siding/Windows/Roof new in 2005 • No Backyard neighbors • Quiet Street • Storage shed • Affordable • Selling “AS-IS”

• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • 2 Car Garage (768 sq. ft.)

• Totally remodeled kitchen & baths • Deck • Hardwood floors • Newer windows • New roof & furnace • Vinyl siding • Pellet stove • 2005 Septic • Pasture • Just off the blacktop • Move-in-Condition

LOTS AND ACREAGES FOR SALE

2 ACRES

PRESTON – Large (0.63 acre) city lot in newer development overlooking the Golf Course with city utilities. #4067246 $27,900 $24,900 CANTON - 5.61 acre building site with quality built garage/hunting cabin (32’ x 32’) in rural Amherst Township. Near State Land and Trout streams. #4067224 $67,900 $63,900

$69,900 #4063449

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Remodeled baths • 2 Car garage • Main floor living • 2,274 sq. ft. • 3 City lots • Wood floors • Original woodwork • Leaded window • Newer roof, vinyl siding, central air & furnace

For more information on these listings

$229,900 8401 MAPLE VALLEY RD SE, ROCHESTER #4066678

CHATFIELD – Commercial lot offering 0.85 acres, city utilities, level, 311 feet of Hwy 30 frontage, ready to build & only couple blocks off Hwy 52. #4062958 $89,900

• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1983 Walkout ranch • Overlooks Maple Valley Golf Course & Root River • 2,584 sq. ft. • Main floor living • Open layout FOUNTAIN – Large level lot (132’ x • New Well, Septic & Furnace • Radon Mitigation • Maintenance free exterior • Gas fireplace • Finished LL 300’) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900 RACINE – Lyman’s Second Subdivision. Located in newer development and others visit... on cul-de-sac street with city utilities, choice of builder and covenant controlled. Hurry only 1 lot available.$22,900

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FINGERSON & DONAHOE FIRST SUBDIVISION - CHATFIELD ONLY 3 LOTS REMAINING • $37,900 - $39,900 • 0.31 acres - 0.42 acres • Covenant Controlled • Close to Elementary School • Close to Golf Course

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$99,000 924 WASHINGTON ST NW, PRESTON #4058113

• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 2 Car Garage • 0.40 Acre • Quality built in 1991 • Main floor living • 2,647 sq. ft. • Finished Lower level • Master suite with large private bath & 2 closets • Great View • Close to High School

$279,900 9410 NORTH BRANCH ROAD SE, CHATFIELD #4067590

UPDATED & HORSES WELCOME!

REDUCED 10K

$385,000 2053 VALLEY VIEW LANE NE, CHATFIELD #4066480

$184,900 612 MARGARET ST NE, CHATFIELD #4067250

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EVERYTHING ON MAIN LEVEL!

2.95 ACRES

242 GOLD ST NORTH, WYKOFF

• 3 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage (1,377 sq. ft.)

• 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath • 2 Car Garage • 1,480 sq. ft.

• Everything on Main Level •, Handicap Accessible • 9’ Ceilings • 3’ Doors • In-floor heat • Gas Fireplace • Master Suite with walk-in closet • Nice View • No Association Fee • Great location • Quick Possession

CUSTOM HOME IN GREAT LOCATION

22 ACRES

NEW LISTING

$149,900 230 MILL CREEK ROAD NW, CHATFIELD #4067740

#4066570

#4067122

GREAT HORSE SETUP & HUNTING PROPERTY!

NEW LISTING

2 Walkout townhome lots with private backyards. This upscale neighborhood is on a paved dead end road with city utilities. Only $20,000/each.

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PRIVATE & WOODED BACKYARD

TWINHOME WITH NO STEPS

$124,900

• 5 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car garage • Storage shed • Main floor living • Stained glass window • Etched glass • New roof, vinyl siding, windows & deck • All appliances • Great location close to High School • Move-in condition

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TOWNHOME LOTS

CHATFIELD ORCHARD RIDGE LOTS – BANK OWNED

• 3 Bedrooms, • 2 Baths • 0.26 Acre lot • Garage • Open layout • Hardwood floors, • Newer furnace • Updated Oak cabinets, • Finished lower level • Great location close to school & downtown

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112 UNION ST. NE, CHATFIELD

$124,900

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

528 DIVISION ST NE, CHATFIELD

#4065628

• 4 Bedroom • 2,478 sq. ft. • 0.25 Acre lot • Kitchen, Bath, Laundry remodeled in 2003 • Newer roof, windows, doors, vinyl siding, CA • Main floor living • Short walk to downtown/school

REDUCED 5K

TIM DANIELSON

$114,900

HURRY LOTS ARE SELLING FAST - ONLY 3 LOTS REMAINING

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FOR RENT Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o

We’re riding along with 1,000 passengers of 33 Rochester City Lines Mayo Clinic commuter buses traveling to 40 cities in 10 counties in our region!

Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available immediately.

765-2131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfno

AUTOS 2012 FORD E-350 XLT Super Duty 12-Passenger Van. 94,000 miles. Wellmaintained company vehicle. Lots of Power!!! 5.4L V8 EFI Flex Fuel, 4-Speed Automatic with Overdrive, RWD, White, Beige Cloth Interior, ABS brakes, Electronic Stability Control, Illuminated entry, Low tire pressure warning, Running boards, and Traction control.

New tires. Tinted windows, PW, PL, CD, MP3. Back-up camera in rear view mirror. Towing package. Asking $15,500 obo. KBB price is $17,500. You’re saving $2,000 on this DEAL!!! Call 507-2515297. a7,tfn-x

11753 State Hwy 43, Mabel, MN 55954 Craig Henry Shop 507.493.5399 • Mobile 507.450.5573

Complete Auto Body.

Restoration, Glass, & Towing

40 YeARs expeRienCe

Call 563.566.2266 if You GoT YouR deeR This wAY!

For rent w/ option to buy: 2 bedroom apartment in Harmony. Appliances furnished, no pets. $400 per month. 507-452-6178. r26,tfn-o

Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming, and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements.

Same day service. Used cars for sale.

Specializing in Toyota Prius sales and services. Hi-Tech Rebuilders, Rushford.

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Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months), plus bundle & save (Fast Internet for $15 more/month.) Call now 800/297-8706.

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Abe’s Auto body

OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn- x

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Are yOu AT LeAST 62 yeArS Or BeTTer, hAnDiCAppeD Or DiSABLeD? Lakewood Apartments located in beautiful downtown Chatfield, Mn

• Community Room with Big Screen TV and Kitchen • Elevator • Spacious 1 Bedroom Apartments with appliances • Close to City Library, Churches, Downtown and Medical Center

If thIs Is what you’re lookIng for, look no further.

507-867-4791 or just come and visit us at Lakewood Apartments, 420 Bench Street, Chatfield, MN 55923

For rent Office space for rent in downtown Preston. Beautiful view, conference room, lunch room and bathroom facilities. Spacious with 470 square feet. $385/mo.

Call 507-251-5297 for details.

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services 19.99/mo. for DIRECTV - HD Channels + Genie HD DVR + 3 months FREE HBO, SHOW, MAX & STARZ + FREE NFL Sunday Ticket! Call Now 1-888552-7314 (MCN) Celebrating 20 years in the ICF Industry Complete sales and education available of 42518 State Hwy 44 • Mabel, MN 55954 multiple ICF Forms and Phone (507) 493-5888 • Fax (507) 493-3888 all related accessories Email tristateicf@gmail.com including ICF Bracing Website www.tristateicf.com sales and rental.

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2015 Chevy Impala LT, 11,000 Miles, Sunroof, Fac Warr, “Just Like new” ..........................................NOW ONLY $17,495 2015 Chrysler 200 Limited, 26,000 miles, Fac Warr, “Great Gas Mileage” ..................................NOW ONLY $15,995 2014 Buick Regal Premium, 4dr, Only 5,000 Miles, Heated Leather, Remote Start .............................................NOW ONLY $21,995 2013 Chevy HD 3/4 Ton Crew Cab LTZ, FWD, Z-71, “Diesel” (1-Owner) 45,000 miles, Fac Warr ............NOW ONLY $43,945 2013 Chevy Equinox LT, FWD, Fac Warr, Remote Start, Power Seat, 49,000 Miles .........................NOW ONLY $17,495 2013 Hyundai Elantra GLS, (1-Owner) 19,000 miles, Heated Seats, Fac Warr ............................NOW ONLY $13,995 2012 Ford Taurus SEL, Heated Leather, 1 Owner, Local Trade ................................................NOW ONLY $15,995 2011 Ford Explorer Limited, AWD, New Tires, Heated Leather, Rear Camera, Remote Start ......................NOW ONLY $24,995 2010 Chevy 1/2 Ton Crew Cab LT, Z-71, 4WD, New Tires, Local Trade, 79,000 Miles .........................NOW ONLY $22,995 2010 Chevy Impala LT, New Tires, Remote start ....................................................................NOW ONLY $7,995 2010 Chevy Impala LTZ, 4dr, Sunroof, Heated Leather, Remote start, 77,000 Miles.......................NOW ONLY $10,995 2010 Chevy Equinox LT, 4WD, 100,000 Miles, New Tires Local Trade ...............................................NOW ONLY $11,995 2009 Buick Lucerne CxC, Heated Leather, Sunroof, Local Trade ................................................NOW ONLY $11,995 2009 Saturn Vue XE, FWD, 84,000 Miles, Local Trade, Heated Leather ............................................NOW ONLY $9,995 2008 Chevy Trailblazer LS, 4WD, Local Trade, New Tires, Power Seat ..................................................NOW ONLY $7,995 2008 Buick LaCrosse CX, 3800 V-6, 112,000 Miles, Local Trade ..................................................NOW ONLY $7,195 2007 Ford Focus SE, 4dr, Sunroof, Local Trade, 100,000 Miles ..............................................NOW ONLY $5,695 2005 Chevy 3/4 Ton HD Crew Cab LT, “Duramax Diesel”, Long Box, 4WD, Heated Leather Seats ....NOW ONLY $20,995

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2 Bedroom Apartment 207 St. Anthony S. Preston. Off street parking, appliances, laundry hook-up, central air, no pets, no smoking, available February 1. 467-2941. 1/4, tfn-o

• Rent based on income (30%) • Clean, safe, quiet and friendly environment • Off-street Parking and on-site laundry • Heat paid • Pets welcome

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Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x

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

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