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automatic. The Mayo Clinic had a plan, and she knew she was in good hands. Aliesha said, “I never thought I was going to die, but I knew I had to tell my parents.” She immediately called her parents in Preston, Neil and Linda Britton, and her siblings, and quickly realized she an incredible support system. The Tough Days According to Mayo Clinic statistics, HER2-positive has a 77.1 percent five-year survival rate with no reoccurrence. Now in remission, Aliesha beat the odds and won the battle, but it wasn’t easy. On August 20, 2010, she started chemotherapy, participating in clinical trials until January 31, 2011. On February 28, 2011, she had surgery, in which the surgeons removed 29 lymph glands -- all negative and all completely removed. Three weeks after surgery, she started external beam radiation. And, then from April 2011 to
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November 2011, Aliesha was back on the course of clinical trials. On her last day of radiation, she rang the bell in the lobby. A bell, appearing to be from a ship, is prevalent for those who wish to acknowledge their last day of treatment. History Now in remission, Aliesha can reflect on her life-changing experience. How did this happen? Was it hereditary? No. Her father, Neil, had a half sister who had a lump removed over 35 years ago. Other than that, there was no family history of breast cancer. So, with a limited family history of breast cancer, and Aliesha two years away from the age of 40 -- which is the typical age when women begin regular mammograms -- how did she make this discovery? She asked her doctor if her fever and other symptoms were associated with breast cancer when she
went into the hospital back in July of 2010. Aliesha’s doctor said that there was probably less than a one-percent chance that her illness at that time was associated with breast cancer. So, unless Aliesha had become sick with symptoms that warranted a trip to the hospital, she may have had no reason to get a biopsy and a mammogram. And, if she would have waited two years to begin regular mammogram breast cancer screenings, at the age of 40 her cancer could have advanced, too. “Push your doctor for answers,” said Aliesha. “When you know there is something wrong with you, don’t let it go.” In her case, if she would have just let it go, her cancer could have advanced to a terminal stage and she wouldn’t be with us today. Now, she has check-ups every six months. Support System And, coincidentally, following See ALIESHA Page 16
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October brought an exciting change for Canton, as the new Government Center was opened. Virtually unrecognizable as the old liquor store, the updated building now has a handicap accessible entrance on the side of the building, an office and counter for the city clerk, and an open meeting room in the front. The building was refinished inside and out, yet able to keep a few original elements, including parts of the old tin ceiling. The Canton City Council held its monthly meeting in the newly renovated building for the first time on October 8. Garbage Bags vs. Totes Greg Skauge of Richard’s Sanitation was present to discuss options for switching from placing garbage in bags for pick up to placing it in totes. Totes are the large plastic cans on wheels with lids and are available in three sizes. Skauge brought in a sample tote of each size to show the council as he explained the options. Skauge stated that the sanitation industry is moving in the direction of totes, and eventually, automated trucks, encouraged by workers’ compensation insurers, since there are fewer injuries to sanitation workers when totes are used than when they are collecting bags from the
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We’ve all heard of people who have battled breast cancer. Some of us may know of a friend, a co-worker or neighbor. Some of us may have a family member who has struggled through chemotherapy, surgery and radiation treatments. But, the reality is that we can never realize what life will be like until we have to fight that battle ourselves. Aliesha Schlaak (Britton) knows firsthand what it’s like to fight and survive a battle with breast cancer. Wearing a pink hooded sweatshirt that displayed a breast cancer ribbon surrounded by the words “Fight Like A Girl,” sitting on a chair in her parents’ living room in Preston, Aliesha shared her journey of survival. On June 12, 2010, she married the love her life, Craig Schlaak. Born and raised in Preston, the oldest of four children in the Britton family, everything seemed to be falling into place for Aliesha. And, then in July, about one month after her marriage, she started to feel ill. She was feverish, and not feeling well, so she went to the Mayo Clinic for an examination. Physicians told her it was a virus and sent her on her way. Her condition continued to worsen, and she knew something wasn’t right, so she went back in to the Mayo Clinic for another examination. This time, they checked her lymph nodes and decided to do a biopsy. On August 6, 2010, following more examinations, she received news that would change her life forever. Aliesha found out she had HER2positive breast cancer - Stage IIIC. At the age of 38, Aliesha was diagnosed with breast cancer, and the Mayo Clinic had a plan in place for treatment. To Aliesha, this was
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ground. Benefits to the town and residents include totes being cleaner, keeping stray animals and pests away from the garbage, and not having to buy expensive bags. The totes would be owned by Richards Sanitation, so residents would not need to purchase them, but they would be responsible for keeping the totes clean. Each tote has a serial number so it can be assigned to a property and tracked. Canton residents currently pay $8 per month and must put their garbage out in bags, which cost $1.50 per bag. Recycling is currently being picked up at no additional cost. There are still a couple of years left on the current contract between the city and Richard’s Sanitation, but it could be voided upon agreement of both parties. The cost difference for totes depends on how many bags a residence is currently using and
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the size of tote chosen, so some would see an increase, while others could see a decrease in cost. The smallest tote, 32 gallons, costs $10.14 per month; the 64 gallon tote costs $11.62 per month; and the largest tote, 96 gallons, costs $13.09 per month. In addition, recycling would need to be put in a separate tote, which costs $6 per month. Skauge noted that they would not pick up garbage totes full of recycling or recycling totes full of garbage. He places a list on the recycling tote to make it clear which items should be placed in it. The Council asked several questions of Skauge, including whether it would be possible to use both bags and totes. He stated that they would prefer that the entire town use the same method, however it may be possible to have bags available for overflow. He was also asked whether everyone in town would need to have the same size tote and whether recycling
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totes would be optional. He stated again that his preference would be for the whole town to use the same, but indicated that they can be flexible and other options could be discussed. It was agreed that a decision did not need to be made immediately, so it will be given thought and discussed again in the future. Other Business Rene Prestby addressed the council and offered to donate two signs to the city. She and her husband, Nick Prestby, are owners of the Canton Pub. They have two wooden signs, handmade in Harmony, including an American flag, and one that reads “God Bless America”. She showed pictures to the council and explained that she and Nick would like to see them used in the city somewhere, suggesting that they could be hung in Town Hall. Mayor Donivee Johnson noted that “God Bless America” would not be appropriate in a government building. It was agreed that the Prestbys would bring the American flag sign to the Government Center for the council members to view it. Deputy Jesse Grabau of the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office reported that Danny Whalen has been to court and worked out a plea deal. Part of the plea agreement is to make sure that his property has been cleaned up enough. Deputy Grabau stated that he has spoken with Whalen to let him know he still has work to do. Grabau said he would work with the city to notify Fillmore County Attorney Brett Corson of the status before October 28. Town engineer Jon Nordsving reported that the mud-jacking of the sidewalk in front of the Government Center is scheduled for October 22. Nordsving told the Council that the loader bucket has had to be used as a snow bucket and is in need of replacement. He found an used bucket for $950, stating that new ones cost about $3,000-$4,000, and a motion was passed to purchase the replacement bucket. A motion passed for the cost of wi-fi in the Community Center to be split between the Fire Department and the township, since they both continue to use the building. Discussion about replacing the water meters in town was tabled until next month to allow time for gathering additional information. The next regular meeting of the Canton City Council is on Wednesday, November 12, at 7 p.m.
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C ommentary One Moment, Please... Don’t worry, it’s just personal By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal Cell: 507-251-5297 I distinctly recall a conversation with my father back when I told him my wife and I were buying the Fillmore County Journal in Preston. He was born and raised here, graduating from Preston-Fountain High School in 1966, and he gave me a some words of wisdom. My father Jason Sethre said that in our area, politics are much more personal than in the big city. And, being in the newspaper business, I was probably going to encounter quite a bit
of those situations. Well, his words have never been more true than right now. I can’t recall ever publishing nine pages dedicated to Letters to the Editor and Guest Commentary. Obviously, there are some very strong opposing views in the communities we serve. Today’s newspaper is a perfect example of our readers exercising their Freedom of Speech. But, I have to say that there have been some debatable issues some of you will see on the next ballot that have created so much tension, I can only hope that wounds will heal before they are passed on to successive generations. We don’t need anymore “Hatfield and McCoy” fueds than we
already have in some communities. It seems some of those attitudes persist like an inheritance handed down like a piece of real estate to the next generation. Our memory relating to what brought on such tension starts to become blurred or fabricated. We really need to take a step back and realize we’re all in this together. For example, with the Fillmore County Sheriff’s race, it’s not the candidates you have to worry about with respect to mudslinging. It’s the supporters and detractors. In some cases, it has gotten ugly with online comments. I saw one person posted a comment about a candidate, and later that person contacted me to request that their online comment be removed. They told me they had a weak moment, and it wasn’t
Thoughts from District 28B candidate By Jon Pieper of Lanesboro, Minn. First, I want to thank everyone for the experience of running for MN House 28B and the opportunity to represent Fillmore and Houston Counties. I have met thousands of people over the last nine months. Many of them, I would never meet in my day to day life. You have Jon Pieper been welcoming and open, expressing the needs and concerns of our communities. Editorial Cartoon
The biggest issue I have heard during the time I have been knocking on doors is the lack of legislative support for our local communities, whether it is the need for quality education, reducing rising property taxes or repairing a critically damaged dam. My top priority is making sure our children and grandchildren receive a high quality education. Public education must start early. Research has shown high quality preschool that prepares our children for kindergarten will increase standardized test scores and reduce the achievement gap. School preparedness is paramount. The DFL House funded quality
early-education programs and all day kindergarten. Early education programs are the best economic investment the public can make, they yield double-digit returns for every dollar put in. The DFL House also paid back the last of the education dollars taken by the Republican House in 2011. Another important priority is reducing the property tax burden of Southeastern Minnesota. I am a small business owner. Main Street Fillmore and Houston Counties is hurting because of some of the highest property taxes in the United States. Minnesota rural commercial property rates are rated as second highest in the United States. Property tax reduc-
very Christian-like of them to say what they said. “If you don’t have anything nice to say, then don’t say anything at all.” I think we’ve all heard that saying before. It sure sounds an awful lot like the Golden Rule: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Where is our moral compass? That’s my question when I read some online comments that people are posing with complete anonymity. Would they say to someone’s face what they are posting on the Internet under the cloak of an ambiguous user name? Most likely, not. But, as I’ve always said in most any situation, I can only control my behavior. I cannot control others. Only how I respond to others. And, while we could do without the personal attacks, I do have strong convictions for supporting Freedom of
Speech. Yes, politics in our small communities can become heated and very personal. One of our challenges that we face in this area is that all of us are related to many people and maybe even each other. When we tick off one person, who knows how far that travels between generations of relatives. And, secondly, our area is so sparsely populated that there is an exponential likelihood of seeing nearly everyone in the community several days a week at the grocery store, gas station or church. So, we all cross paths on a regular basis. As we approach November 5, 2014, the day after the upcoming election, I hope that people can begin to mend fences and find peace. Life is too short. It’s not healthy to see our communities become so divided.
tions must be made to ensure the vitality of rural towns. I am a land owner. Rising property taxes are changing our rural landscape. Farmers are selling non-tillable land, carving up the landscape. I am a homeowner. I have met older citizens who are struggling to pay their taxes. I would work hard to restore Local Government Aid (LGA) and County Aid for Southeastern Minnesota cities and counties. For an example of how deep these cuts are; since 2002, Lanesboro’s LGA has been cut 40% in real dollars. Being a father and husband, a small business owner and a land owner, I understand the priorities of Southeastern Minnesota. I am personally invested in Fillmore and Houston County. As a parent of three school aged children, I can listen to parent’s concerns about education. As a small business owner, I can relate to the hardships of rural Main Street. Being the fourth generation from Houston County, I can understand the challenges of being stewards of the land. If given the opportunity, I will work to improve the quality of life of the people of Fillmore and Houston Counties. I will lead as a small business owner, father and husband and landowner. I will stand up for fairness and equality in government funding of our rural schools, cities and counties.
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Correction In the October 13, edition of the Fillmore County Journal there was an error in the Lanesboro approves policy regarding frozen pipes article. It was NOT bids for a wastewater treatment plant that were approved, but bids for a water treatment plant.
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Government this week • Monday, October 20, Chatfield School Board, High School Media Center, 7 p.m. • Monday, October 20, Kingsland School Board, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, October 20, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Monday, October 20, Rushford-Peterson School Board, Rushford Computer Room, 5:30 p.m. • Tuesday, October 21, Houston School Board, 5:30 p.m. • Tuesday, October 21, MabelCanton School Board, 7 pm. • Tuesday, October 21, Rushford Village City Council, Community Center, 7 p.m. • Thursday, October 23, Lanesboro School Board, 7 p.m. • Monday, October 27, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Monday, October 27, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, October 27, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. Schedule subject to change.
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C ommentary Vote Tom Kasse to protect our county By Angi Kaase of Preston, Minn. Tom Kaase has my vote to be the next Fillmore County Sheriff. Not only is Tom my brother-in-law, he also displays all of the characteristics I would want in someone to protect my family, my friends, the c om mu n it y I live in, and the rest of the county. Tom has roots in Preston, MN Angi Brunsvold where he was Kaase born, raised and started his career in law enforcement. Tom’s career began with 11 ½ years with the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department. Tom was a dispatcher, jailer, Deputy, investigator, D.A.R.E. officer and Sergeant. Over time, Tom spread his wings and accepted a job with the Rochester Police Department to develop knowledge, training, experience, and to grow as an individual in his field. At the Rochester Police Department, Tom has added 18 more years to his career as a patrolman, community policing officer, investigator, a narcotics investigator assigned to the SE MN Drug Task Force, Sergeant, and now as a Lieutenant. Tom holds the third highest level of rank in the
department, just under the Chief and Captains positions. Tom hasn’t only lead by example in law enforcement but was an active School Board Member at Kingsland and has been a Fillmore County Commissioner for the past 6 years. From Tom’s passion for the job both in Fillmore and Rochester he is now a professional law enforcement officer, trained in the latest law enforcement techniques and criminal justice procedures. Tom knows and brings to this position what is needed to be truly effective. He understands the integrity needed to do the job in a legal and responsible manner. Tom would do all he can to protect the lives and property of the citizens of Fillmore County. When it comes time to cast your vote, I want you to think of the type of leader you want as the next Sheriff of Fillmore County. The human hand does not make leaders; instead, they are born with a character trait that can be developed through education, training, and hard work. Tom has this! You don’t inherit the quality to be a leader, delegate it, or have it handed to you. You can’t buy it or give it away. The essence of a leader is mixed and molded by physical and mental traits, intelligence level, aptitude and temperament. Tom is this leader and as our next Sheriff, Tom is someone that
the public can trust and can count on to be this leader. Remember, law enforcement is a team effort. As our next Sheriff, Tom will continue to possesses these qualities and lead in a way that those under him will develop these qualities as well. A good sheriff needs to recognize change indicators that affect the safety of the community and initiate measures to prevent crime as well as enforce laws, using modern technology to assist in prosecution. Tom is the man that can bring this and so much more to Fillmore County. Tom has already stated he would improve on transparency, the focus on the symptoms of problems, such as behavior caused by substance abuse and mental health issues. Tom has acknowledged there is a drug problem in our schools and would look at adding a school liaison or school resource officer that spends more time in the schools connecting with students, teachers, and families. Tom is looking ahead at the issues Fillmore County will be facing in the future: our jails, the communication systems, diversity, and crisis intervention training (CTI, dealing with people in emotional and mental distress). These are areas that Tom has already been involved with, is trained in, and has been instrumental in the decision-making processes that need to take place.
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Letter about farmers and economy... To the Editor, Local farmers and their farms are crucial to our local, ruralbased economy in Fillmore County. Without farmers in Fillmore County, many of whom are second, third and fourth generation farmers, our local consumers would be far more dependent on food grown outside our local area. Jon Pieper, DFL-endorsed candidate for District 28B (which includes Fillmore and Houston Counties), understands the importance of an agriculturallyinfluenced economy in our area. Jon is a fourth generation land owner and understands the complex needs of our area farmers. Jon and his wife Sarah are also local business owners in Fillmore County. They buy as many locally-grown goods as possible for their restaurant in Lanesboro in order to support area farmers. Vote Jon Pieper on Election Day, Tuesday, November 4 to support keeping jobs locally and to support our area farmers. Berta Aug Preston
Letter about Greg Davids... To the Editor, Every time an election rolls around, we hear a new round of ads that say the same old thing. We all hear that the candidate works for us, they hear and value what we have to say, etc., and every year, I feel less represented and less heard. This fall I went to Greg Davids’ office out of shear frustration with a problem. I didn’t expect much, but from the minute that I walked into his office, Mr. Davids stopped what he was doing, put away his papers, and actually looked at me and heard me. He asked questions that helped to pinpoint the problem and then made a few calls on my behalf. I can’t say that everything was fixed by these calls, but I will tell you, that for the first time in a long time, I actually felt heard and represented. This election, I guess I won’t be voting for the lesser of two evils...I will be voting for one man who listened to a woman who came into his office unannounced, asking for an explanation, and got one. Thank you, Mr. Davids, for making me feel represented again. Theresa Schieffelbein Wykoff, Minn.
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C ommentary A letter from your Sheriff By Daryl Jensen Fillmore County Sheriff There are just a few days left before Election Day in Fillmore County. This has been an awkward time for me as I prepare for my retirement in the midst of an election for my job. As many of you may know, I was hired in Fillmore County over 35 years ago Daryl Jensen and have spent my entire career here working for the sheriff ’s office. I’ve spent the last nine and a half years as your sheriff.
This will be your first openseat sheriff ’s election in recent history in Fillmore County. Sheriff Jim Connolly and I both ran unopposed in each of our elections going back over 25 years. The last contested sheriff ’s election in Fillmore County was in 1986. On November 4, you have the opportunity to determine your next sheriff. I decided early on that I was not going to ‘endorse’ a candidate in this election, and feel that it’s important to keep my word. I have chosen to not divide my office by endorsing one candidate and then walk out the door on January 4th. I have always felt that
it’s important for the sheriff ’s office to stay out of the politics of the election. Many people have asked why I have not endorsed Brian Miner, since he works for me. Some have speculated that I have a problem with him. That is far from the truth. He has been a loyal and dependable employee and command staff supervisor for me my entire time as sheriff. I have valued my open and transparent relationship with the county board. That is important for the next Fillmore County sheriff to have also. I have worked with Tom Kaase and the rest of the board, as we have dealt with difficult economic times. We have also made some major leaps with technology and equipment that
I could not have done without that good working relationship. I have had the opportunity to direct some wonderful employees here. This office is loaded with loyal, committed, and dependable people that work 24/7/365 to keep Fillmore County a great place to live, work, and raise a family. I cannot thank them enough. I also want to take this oppor-
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tunity to thank the citizens of Fillmore County for trusting in me to be your sheriff. It has been such a rewarding career here, mostly because of the all of the great people I have met and/or worked with. This job has provided a great foundation for my family and me. My wife, Deanna, son, Matthew (Michelle), daughter, Kala and I are forever grateful.
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C ommentary That’s my boy -- Kaase for Sheriff By Stan Kaase of Preston, Minn. Watching Tom grow up, I have always been very proud of my son like any father would be. However, I saw something in Tom at a young age that always struck me as unique. I admired his passion to help others. He was always that kid that would Stan Kaase help out anywhere; at school, home, the neighborhood, he even took a job at Dahl’s IGA in Preston at a young age. Tom would get up and stock shelves by 5 am, come home, shower, go to school, and head back to Dahls after school and later become the manager. He just had this thing about him
to do what was right and help someone out. Tom picked the right career for a young man with his passion of always going above and beyond for people. And, in 1984 Tom began his career in law enforcement as a dispatcher/ jailer for the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office. After spending several years working his way up the department he decided to get even more experience and was hired on with the Rochester Police Department. Through all of Tom’s success in his career, he always maintained his love for home here in Fillmore County. He and his wife Dorle of 30 years have lived and raised their own family here. Tom was a member of the Kingsland School Board and has served 6 years as a Fillmore County Commissioner. I’ll never forget his answer when I
asked him why he was running for Fillmore County Commissioner; Tom’s response was “Dad, there are some things that need to be done and I’m going to see to it that it gets done.” That isn’t a lie folks, Tom has done this and so much more. Tom has made his mother and I so proud over the years with his professionalism, fairness, and customer service. I know my son is the man for the job. I know that his morals, values, training, and experience are what it takes to be the next Sheriff of Fillmore County. On November 4th, remember as you are voting that Tom Kaase will do all he can for you, your family, your kids and your grandkids. Tom grew up in this little town of Preston, Minnesota, but he has a heart and passion for this area like none other.
Letter about serving Fillmore and Houston Counties... To the Editor, It’s been a privilege to serve the residents of Fillmore and Houston Counties. Over the years, I’ve worked hard to increase funding for local schools and rural nursing homes, improve our economic development and our agricultural economy, and lower your personal tax burdens. The most enjoyable part of my jobs as state representative is working with local residents to help them achieve their goals, such as creating a veterans’ cemetery in District 28B and securing funding for the Chatfield Center for the Arts. I understand that you must work closely with both Republicans and Democrats if you want to get something accomplished at the State Capitol. Over the past four years, statistics show that I rank in the top four of Minnesota House lawmakers when you analyze bipartisan voting records. I’m proud of my bipartisanship and am pleased to have established friendships with many state lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. But the past is the past, and I’m strongly focused on the future of southeastern Minnesota. If I am fortunate enough to earn your trust, I will continue my quest to prioritize our local schools, eliminate wasteful spending in state government, ensure that highway and bridge improvement funding is being secured, and improve the job climate in our great state. I’ve been humbled by your past support, and it would be my honor to serve as your state representative once again. I respectfully ask for your vote on November 4. Greg Davids State Representative District 28B Preston, Minn.
Letter about Miner for Sheriff... To the Editor, The time to elect our next county sheriff is fast approaching. I hope that people will take a good hard look at voting for Brian Miner to fill that position. For over 20 years, Brian has served the people of this county with fairness, dignity and distinction. He has quietly served without thoughts of anything other than doing his duty to the very best of his ability. He isn’t the most vocal or the most visual candidate running, and you probably won’t find him in the spotlight because that isn’t where the work is. He is behind the scenes doing what needs to be done. He is doing that job without thoughts of awards, spotlight or even a pat on the back. He does it because it is his job and he takes that job seriously. He has earned my respect and that of the majority of people who know him and have worked with him. For the past 20 plus years, he has given his dedication to this county and the people who live here. He and his family have lived here, been among us, and he knows our unique issues. He has taken some flack for his answer in the paper about allowing certain qualified people to protect the school with firearms if need be. Just think about his answer, he TRUSTS the people of the school district and the people of this county, to make choices for themselves. He only suggests that a higher level of training be required. That kind of common sense is needed. We don’t need one more politician we need a sheriff. Bill McBride Preston, Minn.
Letter about the Constitution... To the Editor, We the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common Defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America. Kay Spangler Chatfield, Minn.
Letter about Eric Johnson... To the Editor, I support Candidate, Eric Johnson for County Commissioner in District 2 because of his passion to serve our Township, County and Community. Eric is very familiar with our local Government and managing tax payer dollars as he has served as a Board Member of Houston Township for several years. It is nice to see the someone has done research in finding a way to afford to build a new County Shop without raising tax payer dollars or borrowing any money. That person is Eric Johnson. Eric has estimated roughly $1.9 million dollars available to spend on an efficient, cost effective building that could be built at the existing site. WAY TO GO ERIC! I am glad to hear someone say, “I will fight to protect what these families have worked very hard to create and allow them to continue to make their living off the land they own.” This is very important to my wife and I as we farm our Family Farm and we want our Sons to be able to farm this as well. I believe Eric Johnson will help develop the proper regulations that would be most important to Houston County to protect the land rights of individuals, County roads, streams and rivers. It’s up to you to elect the right Commissioner for District 2. So please, support Eric Johnson on Nov. 4th. Ken Witt Houston, Minn.
Letter about unsafe R-P facilities... To the Editor, As many of you know, we had 2 sons in wheelchairs that attended Rushford-Peterson Schools. They loved being students at R-P. After the last vote on a new school, our son Michael told us of how very unsafe he felt at the high school, especially on the third floor. He told us he would never gotten out of the school safely had there been a fire. The school had a plan to get Michael out of the building, but the school would burn so quickly and with so many people trying to get out, he felt he would not get out safely. Michael also expressed to us that anyone who thinks we don’t need a new school, needs to come and be in a wheelchair for a week, not when the school is empty but when it is full of students. He wanted people to experience how difficult it is to navigate a wheelchair in the current building when you are unable to walk one step by yourself. No one knows when they may have a child, grandchild or friend who needs to use a wheelchair. The State of Minnesota has given us a gift, now is the time to proceed with building a new school. The old school has served its purpose for many many years and needs to be replaced to meet the needs of all students of the Rushford-Peterson school district. Jim and Mary Reinhardt Rushford, Minn.
While the price tag to remodel is less in the short-term than building new, the total cost to R-P taxpayers would be the same or more. 1. A new building would address all issues: • Safety and security • Technology • Located away from a main highway • New mechanicals • Off-street drop-off zones • Play areas away from traffic and parking • Properly sized classrooms • Improved air quality • Appropriate spaces for special learning needs • Handicapped access • More green space 2. Refurbishing existing schools with low efficiency mechanical, electrical and technology would would not have: • Properly sized classrooms • Handicapped access • Other items the facilities task force identified as needs. Those things will eventually have to be addressed, likely at a higher cost since building costs are increasing at 3-5%/year. 3. Refurbishing buildings with additions and low efficiency upgrades would cost the R-P taxpayer MORE than building a new school, since state funding would be substantially less. And the school would still: • Be located on a main highway • Have little green space • Have handicapped access issues in some of the older areas. 4. A high end remodel with additions would cost SIGNIFICANTLY MORE for R-P taxpayers and still not address all long-term needs.
A new building is definitely the better deal for R-P taxpayers, is assured a positive review and comment from the state, and addresses all long-term needs.
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C ommentary Common good news By LuAnn Wilcox of Lanesboro, Minn. Back in August, a wise woman advised a frequent FCJ commentary writer that he was too much of a “Debbie Downer” and he conceded that “she was absolutely right.” That may be the only thing he and I will ever agree LuAnn Wilcox on. I wrote in these pages last winter about the disturbing degradation of our public discourse, urging us toward civility and away from vicious vitriol. Applying the adage “If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem,” I suggested that rather than going on and on about what you hate, fear, or disagree with, offer what you think is a better alternative. And, amidst all that is wrong with the world, there is still a lot of good, too, so let’s spend as much ink on celebrating as we do on complaining. Let’s celebrate that Minnesota has the fifth fastest growing economy in the country and that we earn wages at 106% of the national average after taxes. Unemployment is the lowest it’s been in six years, our labor force participation is 111% of the national average, and we have 162,000 more jobs than in 2011. More people have health insurance and many more have better coverage. Not only has
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the $2.8 billion the Pawlenty administration borrowed from education been repaid; Governor Dayton increased K-12 spending and it’s paying dividends in graduation rates and test scores. Homeowners are enjoying the largest property tax reduction in twelve years. The minimum wage was increased and, coupled with a middle class tax cut, more Minnesotans can thrive and contribute to a healthy economy. In a ranking of top states, Minnesota ranks 15th and is third in quality of life. Hardly the doom and gloom, dire, sky is falling assessment the demagogues would have you believe. These laudable accomplishments came about under a unified state government controlled by the Democratic-Farmer-Labor party. When Republicans had a majority in 2011, they shut down the state government at tremendous taxpayer expense and awful economic consequences, rather than negotiate and compromise with the governor. At the federal level, the Republican senate minority leader declared that “The single most important thing we want to achieve is for President Obama to be a one-term president.” Then they doubled down on extremist Tea Party ideology, dug in their do-nothing heels, offered no good faith alternatives, and caused the contentious gridlock that makes a mockery of the democratic process. Rather than attempting to win hearts and minds by crafting collaborative policies for the common good, they protected house seats through gerrymandering and set about to disenfranchise voters who are unlikely to agree with them. Frustration with much of our government is both justified and bi-partisan. But make no mistake about it, a vote for Democrats is an affirmation of core American values: equal opportunity for all, fairness, justice, responsible citizenship and conscientious public stewardship. What is truly frightening is how easily propaganda and demagoguery can convince some smart, well-meaning people otherwise. My politics are entirely informed by my faith. My greatest disdain is for hypocrisy. In a democracy, we all share in the victories as well as the blunders. The best we can do is elect representatives who will represent our collective interests and not their own, who bring different viewpoints but will focus on shared goals. We all do better when we all do better. We cannot wait for trickled down tidbits or intransigent politicians to have an altruistic epiphany.
The big muddy divide By Eric Leitzen As someone who is still looking to put down roots, I’ve got to say there’s a lot of reasons to look toward Minnesota as a place to raise a family. In fact, since 2010 it’s become increasingly clear that Minnesota seems just like a better Eric Leitzen place to live, period. Let’s take a look. Jobs: As of 2013, Minnesota has created almost double the amount of jobs that Wisconsin has, 122,000 to 62,000. And this from a Wisconsin Governor who promised to create 250,000 jobs. Unemployment: As of 2013, Minnesota’s employment rate is flirting with 4%, compared to 6% in Wisconsin and 8% nationally. That’s pretty darn good, if you ask me. Education: In Wisconsin, massive Tea Party cuts to education have lead to literally billions being taken away from state colleges. In Minnesota, we’re seeing so much of a surplus Governor Dayton is actually giving it back to the schools. Across the river, Wisconsin schools are desperate to keep operating and, with little help from the state government, are being forced to tax their local school district families more and
more. Transportation: Minnesota gas prices are cheaper, and the roads are better, as anyone who has driven hwy 16 from Houston to Rushford in the past five years can tell you. Furthermore, Minnesota is on board with providing for the construction of high speed rail that would take you from a Vikings game to a Bears game in only five hours... except Wisconsin decided they didn’t want to accept the money for a rail system. That’s jobs, money and efficient transportation flushed down the drain, thanks to Wisconsin saying “no.” Social issues: Minnesota seems to be a laid-back state that lets everybody do their thing. Minnesota gave its citizens the freedom to love who they want to love, whereas it took the US Supreme Court to finally legalize all love in Wisconsin. Minnesota wants to help people get healthy, and if they need marijuana as a medical treatment, then that’s your freedom to decide. It looks like Minnesota is a state where you don’t have to worry about the government getting into your personal business. Healthcare: Minnesota wants as many people as possible to be able to get healthcare. Wisconsin seems to hate that idea, even though getting more people healthcare and access
Make your vote count By Linda Hovland of Rushford, Minn. When I was on the facilities committee, Chuck told us that our school district could not financially support any more than $24,000,000. The architect said, at the last informational meeting in Peterson, that the total cost of building the Linda Hovland new school with interest would be $56,000,000. I checked with the bank in town and had an amortization done on the $38,168,000 for 20 years at 4% and the interest came to $17,339,423. The $56,000,000 is a little over 4% interest. Even with the state’s help, our 45% comes to $25,200,000. $1,200,000 more than our district can afford. Your signs kept saying that we won’t be paying any more than $17,175,600 total. You’ve just lied to us. At the last school board meeting, I went with concerns that we could have a real problem with our kids being hurt or killed by
having the school on a corner. Have you researched it at all? You just blew it off. One of the board members commented that there are eaves troughs coming from the gym roof right on to the lobby roof. Instead of being concerned, Ehler said that he had maintainance repairing the leak. Seriously? You’re not addressing it? Apparently it’s been that way for a long time. I checked it out when we left and I was shocked. You just blew it off. I also heard that this 55% from the government will not be taken away if we don’t build right now. The school makes it sound like it will be lost. If it’s a half truth, it’s a lie. Has the school researched how the people from this school district will be impacted by this added tax and all the infrastructure work in this area? Twice there has been a letter in the Fillmore County Journal saying that I had said in the paper that there was more teachers, school board members, and students in attendance than concerned citizens. Heidi Halvoron wrote that letter. I did not write it in the paper. You have the names of the people that were concerned
to regular checkups will actually bring down costs, because you won’t have nearly as many people without insurance running to the ER and gumming up the works. So why are these differences so striking? It’s simple: in 2010, Minnesota was smart and elected smart leaders who cared about the lives and livelihoods of their citizens. In 2010, Wisconsin elected people who apparently don’t care if there are no jobs, no healthcare, and no schools for the people in their state. It seems like Minnesota came to a realization a good four to eight years before its neighbors, after the disastrous Pawlenty experiment showed Republican governance can only end in tragedy. Just like in Wisconsin, Pawlenty’s time in charge of Minnesota did nothing but cut everyday services, enrich the upper class, and leave us in debt. Minnesota already learned that lesson, and corrected the problem, a problem Wisconsin is still struggling with today. Time and again, Minnesota looks out for its citizens, and wants them to lead a happy, healthy life without some sort of government scold busting in telling what to do or not to do. As someone who’s been looking at houses and jobs in Minnesota, I can’t think of a better place to raise my family than right here in Bluff Country. When you come down to it, there’s really no choice in the matter. citizens. Did you get permission from all of them to use their names? I don’t think so, since one of those people lives in Colorado now. He, another person on the committee,and I talked quite a bit about being flustered with the architect because he had his own ideas of what he wanted and wouldn’t even listen to us. Of course if I was getting 5% of $38+ million or 5% of $8+ million, I would be pushing for a new facility too. I was a yes vote. I was the one who worked to get a foundation started for a new school. I still wouldn’t mind a new school but I want the Superintendent and board to be completely honest with us. I want a school we all can afford. I want an architect that is willing to listen to us and our needs. I can’t feel good about a new school for our kids if it could hurt the people of Rushford and Peterson and our businesses. It’s time the superintendent and yes committee start telling the whole truth instead of half truths. You would get a lot better response from the people if they knew that they could trust what you say. When you go to vote. Don’t write on your ballots. Machines can’t read it and it really doesn’t care. Fill in that little circle and make your vote count whether it is yes or no.
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C ommentary Support for Kaase
A bad deal
By Mike Ask of Lanesboro, Minn. I am a concerned citizen of Fillmore County and would like to express my personal feelings regarding the upcoming election for the position of Sheriff of Fillmore County. I started working as a Dispatcher/ Jailer for Fillmore County in 1983. In NovemMike Ask ber of 1984, Tom Kaase was also hired as a Dispatcher/Jailer for the Fillmore County Sheriff’s office. During that time, I began to recognize his high energy level and determination. On January 1, 1986, I was appointed Chief Dispatcher/ Jailer and with that position I was responsible for supervising and scheduling. One day, Tom approached me asking my thoughts about him going back to college to obtain a degree in law enforcement. I encouraged him to do so and supported him by adjusting his work schedule so he could attend classes and still work. Tom worked hard, worked extra hours and worked many different shifts so he could achieve his goal. He succeeded. Tom received his law enforcement degree in 1988. He began his new position as a part time deputy for Fillmore County and also as a city officer for many towns within the county. He continued this schedule until he became a full time deputy. During this time, we (Tom included) worked together and had the opportunity to sit in the sheriff’s office under the direction of Don Gudmundson, Jim Connolly, and Daryl Jensen along with many other staff members. Within these walls, many deci-
sions were made. We didn’t always agree but we always knew that the final decision would be made by the sheriff to which we always supported and respected. One evening, Tom expressed to me his dream of being the sheriff of Fillmore County. I advised him to be patient and continue to work hard. He continued to do so but also kept his career options open. He applied for a job in Rochester to which we had many conversations regarding the pros/ cons. He was reluctant to leave Fillmore County because of his family ties but I encouraged him because of the broader opportunities which would only enhance his resume keeping in mind his future goals. I was glad when Tom filed for the position of Commissioner for Fillmore County and was elected. Because of his knowledge and experience with Fillmore County and the Rochester Police Department, it gave us in law enforcement the assurance that he understood and appreciated all that we were involved in and experiencing on a daily basis. Also as a former Dispatcher/Jailer, he understood the communication hurdle we encountered due to the state and federal mandated communication upgrades that we were required to implement. Over the years, Tom and I have stayed in touch. He has achieved many promotions, gained enormous experiences, and has always expressed his sincere interest in Fillmore County, through his job as Commissioner. Therefore, I would like the citizens of Fillmore County to vote for Tom Kaase. I feel he has the knowledge and experience to keep our county a safe community.
By Jon Peterson of Peterson, Minn. A few final thoughts before the November 4th R-P school district vote: Administrators and certain organized groups of the R-P school district have WA N T E D a new school for 15 years; twice buying land without being authorized by district voters to Jon Peterson do so. I would like to share some misconceptions or untruths that the administration and the “Vote Yes” group are sharing with the community. 1. They say the current building is in a flood plain when it is not--it is protected by an Army Corps of Engineers approved dike system. 2. They say we need more room while enrollment projections show a steady decrease for the next 10 years. 3. They also say there are security problems when the administration allows keys to be circulated all over the community and doors propped open so anyone can enter at any time. 4. They say a new building would make the district sustainable--which is true if you like the status quo of deferring maintenance, excess administration and hiring. 5. They say there was structural damage to the Rushford building caused by flooding. However, a structural condition survey submitted July 18, 2011, makes no mention of any flood damage. The reality is there was very little damage to the school. Yes, there was some water in the basement which required cleanup and replacement of interior finishes. In an e-mail to Mr. Ehler
Letter about Meet the Candidate Night... To the Editor, Spring Valley VFW Post 4114 would like to thank the following people for helping make the recent Meet the Candidate Night a success: Fillmore County sheriff candidates, Brian Miner and Tom Kaase; District 3 county commissioner candidates, Fred Scheevel and Harry Root; media moderators Jason Sethre from the Fillmore County Journal and David Phillips from the Spring Valley Tribune. A very special thank you to all the local residents who took the time to attend and submitted questions for the candidates. We hope this was a valuable experience for all involved and, of course, the VFW would value any feedback regarding the event. Nathan Pike, Senior ViceCommander and host Steve O’Connor, Commander Spring Valley, Minn.
Letter about Houston County Sheriff... To the Editor, Law Enforcement Oath of Honor: “On my honor I will never betray my badge, my integrity, my character or the public trust. I will always have the courage to hold myself and others accountable for our actions. I will always uphold the constitution, my community, and the agency I serve.” When you go to vote November 4th please consider whether your choice for Houston County Sheriff has the integrity, the character and the personal accountability that all law enforcement officers take an oath to abide by. Kevin Kelleher Houston, Minn.
Letter about support for Jon Pieper... To the Editor, In the last years, my home valuation has gone down, but my property taxes to the city and county have gone up. Why? Because Local Government Aid (LGA) to cities was taken away by Republicans. This program used income taxes from all Minnesotans and distributed it to cities based on population. This was fairer, especially to those of us who live or have a business in small towns, and don’t have much industry to support town infrastructure. Jon Pieper has worked hard in the restaurant business and understands these tax difficulties. He knows the value of education and the importance of not borrowing from schools. He knows about farming. Please join me in supporting Jon Pieper for Minnesota House 28B. We can do better for Fillmore County. Karen Grandall Spring Valley, Minn.
ed per Mr. Ehler at the 10/6/14 informational meeting) were covered by FEMA payments. IT HAS NEVER BEEN STATED THAT THIS AID WOULD BE APPLIED FOR AFTER THE ELECTION. I find it hard to believe that the state will not fully audit the eligibility of the R-P district to ensure that this aid will not be abused as to be to be available to other districts in the state should they need it. In all actuality, there is a definite possibility that R-P could get 0% from the state. But to tell the district voters that we will be getting 55% off is fraudulent and ethically wrong. The ballot question says nothing about the school being built contingent upon Debt Equalization Aid. Therefore, the taxpayers of this district could be on the hook for the whole $56,000,000 (principal + interest over 20 years). One other thing that has never been mentioned by administration or the “Vote Yes” group is a Lindberg Consulting Study dated November of 2012 confirming the Rushford site as eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The report states that the building shows excellent workmanship. R-P administration and the “Vote Yes” group say we should show respect for one another’s feelings on this subject. I say they should respect the wishes of the voters as they were clearly told what the voter’s wishes were twice before. Buying something for a possible 55% off because of pressure and manipulation is not a good deal. Buying something unneeded, overpriced and unsustainable with a high pressure sales team offering 55% off then finding out afterwards you have to pay 100% of the cost is a really, really bad deal. One final thought, do we want a school being lead by the community or do we want a community being lead by the school? Vote NO.
dated 10/13/14, two very simple questions were asked of him. The first being, did the school receive money from FEMA after the flood? The second question being, if so, how much money did the school receive? Mr. Ehler’s response on 10/14/14 stated “yes the school did receive FEMA funds.” According to his e-mail, the school received a total of $566,601.98 from FEMA and $179,354.61 from the state for a grand total of $745,856.59. Also, according to the House Fiscal Analysis 2007, the school received $250,000 for unfunded capital costs. However, the Vote Yes webpage shows the 2007-2011 building and flooring repairs of $86,782.08. Something doesn’t add up. In a June 26, 2014, conversation with Board Chair, John Linder, he stated “I know the school didn’t flood but the community did.” To put this unneeded, overpriced and nonsustainable burden on homeowners, business owners and farmers who are still recovering from the flood is a BAD DEAL. 6. The biggest misconception they are sharing is regarding the Natural Disaster Debt Service Equalization. According to the Debt Equalization Bill, the criteria for receiving funds includes 1) the district was impacted by the natural disaster event or area occurring January 1, 2005, or later as declared by the President of the United States of America, which is eligible for FEMA payments. 2) the natural disaster caused $500,000 dollars or more in damages to school district building; AND 3) the repair and replacement costs are not covered by insurance payments or FEMA payments. With the above criteria needing to be met, R-P would not be eligible due to the fact that the repair and replacement costs (plus some mitigat-
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C ommentary Fifty-five percent is assumed, not guaranteed. By Brett Kues of Rushford, Minn. As we all know, a vote is coming soon to decide the fate of the ill-advised new school. There has been a lot of information, and disinformation, going around. One piece of disinformation I myself have written about and recited is regarding the actual perc ent a ge Brett Kues the State (us) will pay under the natural disaster clause of the “Debt Equalization Act”. In July, I had communication with Greg Crowe of Ehlers, and he told me the actual percentage would be less than 55% and it was varied. (Yes I have the emails to show anyone who cares to view them.) Recently, after a letter appeared in the paper insisting that the state will actually cover 55% of the cost, I recontacted Mr. Crowe to assist me in separating fact from fiction. His reply has caused me to write this and admit publically that I was incorrect in speaking about the percentage the state will pay. The reason for my inaccuracy is because Mr. Crowe, who was supposed to know, gave me the
wrong information, but no matter the source, I was incorrect. In my latest communication with Mr. Crowe, he told me quote, “We are projecting at this time that the state participation will remain the same, given our assumptions and the statute that governs the calculation of state participation.” I am willing to take this comment at face value, but if I were more cynical, I would ask for a guarantee, not a projection. If I were more cynical, I would say that using words like “projecting” and “assumptions” are cover your rear-end words that absolve the user and the district if he is wrong. I wonder if Mr. Crowe is willing to put his pittance 5% (nearly $2 million) on the line as a guarantee. If he does, I will vote yes. Admitting I was wrong about the 55% while hard to do and very embarrassing, in no way changes my mind on voting “NO” to this plan. Don’t get me wrong, I truly believe the school needs money from the community to do something. I believe there is a need for improved schools in our district; I just don’t believe there is a need for a $38 million facility. I believe there is a better way for us to fund the district. During the last referendum, we told
The R-P levy referendum: a fairy tale By Kim Machutt of Rushford, Minn. Once upon a time, in a land not too far away, there was a homeowner named Rush Peters. Rush owned an older home that had fallen into a state of disrepair, but was still functiona l. Rush was faced with a choice to either repair and remodel his exist- Kim Machutt ing home or build a brand new home. Trouble was, Rush could not afford to build a new home, but he really, really wanted a shiny new home. Rush figured he would get another opinion as to which way he should go, so he asked his spouse and kids if they wanted to fix up their current home or would they rather build a brand new home. His family, of course, said “let’s build a shiny new house”. Rush had to borrow money from the local bank no matter which option he chose and even though Rush had twice before been turned down by the bank for a new construction loan that didn’t stop Rush. This time, thought Rush, I will
go ask my rich uncle if he will help me out and pay half my mortgage payment for the new house. So Rush went to his rich uncle in St. Paul and begged him to help him build a shiny new house. Rush’s rich uncle said “OK Rush, I have this program set up where I can help you with your mortgage payment based on this complicated formula but you have to ask me every month to give you the money”. Rush said “no problem” and rushed off to meet with his architect. Rush called his architect and said, “I want you to build me a 1700 square foot home and spare no expense”. Rush’s architect replied, “OK Rush, but it will cost you $380,000 and you will have to make payments of $2900 a month”. “Also”, continued the architect, “how are you going to get the loan given the bank has turned you down twice before for much smaller amounts of money”? “No problem”, replied Rush, “I have spoken with my rich uncle in St. Paul and he has promised me he would pay over half my mortgage payment every month”. “Great”, replied the architect. “You get the loan from the bank and write me
the district “no”. For some, the reason was because the plan was not a complete plan. The District decided to come back to us two years later with this “complete” plan. A plan, as many pointed out, while much improved, is actually still incomplete, isolates Peterson, and is way too much money. Following all the drama leading up to the vote, reading all the articles in the papers, and hearing how our facilities are in severe disrepair has me wondering how did we as a community get to the polarizing position in which we find ourselves. I think I know how it came to pass. Did you know that the School board could have, at any point since the flood, passed a General Obligation bond that would have provided for repairing and upgrading many of the issues the voteyes.org group is pointing to as a need for this referendum. I do not pretend to know all the intricacies of the law, but, here is an excerpt from the State law. 2014 Minnesota Statute 123B.62 BONDS FOR CERTAIN CAPITAL FACILITIES. (a) In addition to other bonding authority, with approval of the commissioner, a district may issue general obligation bonds for certain capital projects under this section. The bonds must be used only to make capital improvements including: •(1) under section 126C.10,
subdivision 14, total operating capital revenue uses specified in clauses (4), (6), (7), (8), (9), and (10); •(2) the cost of energy modifications; •(3) improving disability accessibility to school buildings; •(4) bringing school buildings into compliance with life and safety codes and fire codes; and •(5) modifying buildings and equipment for security. Do you notice the similarities with the needs listed on the inside of the November Bond Informational Brochure with the items listed above? More so, a General Obligation Bond can be easily passed by a school board, and if no petition (signatures equaling 15% of the voting population) of the bond is given within 30 days of notice, the bond is considered passed. There would be none of the animosity generated by the polarizing effect of these referendums. Issuing a General Obligation bond is exactly what Fillmore Central did in June of this year. They asked for $3.82 million to fund projects relating to the improvement of indoor air quality, asbestos removal and fire safety at District schools, and to finance the costs of parking improvements, restroom improvements, windows and renovation of existing lab space. (Sound familiar?) Imagine how far along we would be if our dis-
trict did this 5 years ago, instead of allowing things to worsen? Well as the proverb states, “Better late than never”. Following the lead of Fillmore Central would allow the school to fund items they say are critical, while still allowing flexibility if the economy worsens again. If I were cynical, it would enter my mind that the district long ago decided it was a new school or nothing, and to that end, avoided any investment in our current school; gambling that doing so would also invest the community into the current facilities. It is my opinion that if the district and voteyes.org were more interested in “our children”, than a new school “our children” would already have many of the amenities voteyes.org” has been telling us are reasons for a new school. I wonder, does voteyes.org think “our children” only deserve them if they come in the form of a new school? So, the question is, why do you think the district has not secured this kind of funding and repaired our school at any point since the 2007 flood, and are you willing to allow them to benefit from it? I will let you decide for yourself the answer to that question, but I will say this; if my child wanted a new car, and neglected his old car until it fell apart and a new car became a necessity, I can promise he would be walking, not driving a new car.
a big check and I will draw up the plans for your shiny new house”. So off goes Rush to talk to the bank. Rush walks into the bank and sits down with the banker. “What can I do for you today, Rush?” asks the Banker. “I want to get a construction loan for $380,000 to build a new 1700 square foot house”, replies Rush. The banker, somewhat puzzled, asks Rush “$380,000 is awfully expensive for a 1700 square foot house”. “Do you have the blueprints, material specifications, elevation drawings, and computer generated models that we can look at to see why such an expensive house?” asked the Banker. “No”, replied Rush. “But not to worry, I have a little sketch of the house and I know where I want to build it. The architect told me that as soon as you approve the loan and I give him a big check he will give us all the detailed building plans”. The Banker raised his eyebrows and pressed on. “Rush, how can you afford a $2900 a month mortgage payment? You have not had a raise since that last time you were turned down for a $170,000 loan. As a matter a fact, you are making even less money that you were two years ago when you asked for the last loan” stated the Banker. “No problem”, replied Rush. “I have a rich uncle in St. Paul who has promised me that he
would make $1600 of my $2900 mortgage payment each month so I only need to come up with $1300 every month”. “Really”! exclaimed the Banker. “So your rich uncle is going to co-sign the loan or give you the money up front, or maybe set up a trust fund that we can draw funds from every month.” “No, none of those things” replied Rush, “but he has this formula you see, and based on that formula, he promised me that he will pay $1600 each and every month provided nothing changes of course, between now and when the loan is paid off”. The Banker, scratching his head, walks slowly away… This a fantasy right? In the real world, no one would go the bank and ask for a loan based on nothing more than a sketch of the building and a promise that someone else is going to pay for it. And even if they were crazy enough to ask the bank for such a loan, no bank in the country would give a loan based on nothing more than sketches and promises. But unfortunately, that is exactly what we are being asked to fund, a $38,000,000 new school that we cannot afford and whose funding plan is solely based on promises from St. Paul politicians and bureaucrats. Don’t let this fairy tale become a nightmare! Vote NO, R-P 2014 New School Referendum.
Letter about getting the job done?... To the Editor, Wait…What? Greg Davids touts that he is “getting the job done for southeastern Minnesota”. What job? Yours? Mine? Ours? When I see Davids, I see an entrenched incumbent who has coasted on his laurels rather than doing the extra work as most of us do to make a living and get by. If he were doing all he could do, it would show. Last year he failed to support rural parents and students by voting against a higher education tuition freeze. Where is the return on investment here? I put myself through college by working and with school loans and what little financial aid I could snare. Today, as a selfemployed business person, I grind away constantly to pay off that student debt and carve out a living. With the current costs of education I gain some relief in knowing I am not a college student today. Twenty two years is more than long enough for any incumbent, whether Republican, Democrat or Independent. Just like many of us and generations of rural folks before us, Jon Pieper has worked hard to carve out a living for his family all these years and it shows. I’ll throw my lot in with the working class any day. My support and vote goes to Jon Pieper. Karl Unnasch Pilot Mound
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C ommentary New school proposal in the R-P district By Dale Evavold of Rushford, Minn. As is to be expected, there are a range of opinions and ideas about the new school proposal in the R-P district. I see and hear comments regarding voting for the same issue as before, tax increases, poor building site and the abandoned old school sites. All of these Dale Evavold are the result of a lack of information about the latest proposal. This current plan is the result of much study and the review of several community wide committee. First, this proposal is the only one where the entire state is offering to pay over one half of the total cost. It shows that the State of Minnesota values education. It is also different than the last proposal. It is a proposal to build the whole school, not part of a school, and at approximately the same cost as last time. To think that taxes will not increase if we do not build a new school is not realistic. In my almost 50 years of paying real estate taxes, the only decreases have been small and temporary. It costs money to maintain a building, especially an old building that does not meet current building codes and was constructed before insulation was used. Retrofitting a building like this results in having an old building with a patchwork of modern ideas. It does not solve the issues of crowding, small classrooms, small hallways, lack of space for group activities, poor location and traffic patterns, no parking for staff, and many other
issues. Some people think the new site is not safe. What about the current location? Having the new site off the main highway with off street parking, loading and unloading seems to be a vast improvement over the existing site. To me there is no comparison. Lastly, what about the existing school buildings? I took part in a planning session to work on a plan to use the vacated buildings. In that discussion I learned that there is a 40% tax credit available for use in upgrading old buildings. One of the ideas coming from the group was to develop residences near the downtown. A recent article in the Tri County Record describes this proposal. We have been informed that there are three developers willing to take a look at this if the new school proposal passes. Think about the increase in local taxes this will provide for the school, city and county. Peterson also has an opportunity to explore ideas to re-purpose the building. I have heard comments that the building would be useful for factory space. With creative minds and the cities and school district working together, there are great possibilities. The costs of everything continue to increase, and the best way to keep taxes down is to increase the tax base. A negative atmosphere will not help. By being a positive force we make the environment of the area one that attracts investment and that helps us all. Ronald Reagan once said something like: Let us be sure that those who come after will say of us, in our time we did everything that could be done.
Letter about Houston County election... To the Editor, To the taxpayers of District 2: you have an important decision to make on November 4 regarding the Houston County
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Letter about Kaase for Sheriff... To the Editor, I am writing to recommend Tom Kaase as the next Fillmore County Sheriff. When I was the Sheriff of Fillmore County, I hired Tom as a Dispatcher/Jailer. When I left to become the Police Chief in the City of Lakeville, Sheriff Jim Connolly thought so much of Tom that he hired Tom as my replacement. I have been the sheriff of three Minnesota counties (Fillmore, Dakota and Steele) and the Police Chief of two cities (Lakeville and Faribault). There is a genuine sense of unease in the state and the country about the safety of our children and us. Fillmore County is not immune from these fears. Tom has worked as a Fillmore County deputy and has always lived in Fillmore County. However, it is his experience as a police officer, narcotics investigator, sergeant, and lieutenant with the Rochester Police Department that makes him the ideal person to be the next sheriff. Fillmore County is a low crime area and a safe county. However, and for whatever reason, there are always huge criminal cases to investigate in Fillmore County, ranging from murder, bank robbery, arson, and narcotic violations. Both Sheriff Connolly and Sheriff Jensen worked for me and were superior detectives and investigators. I couldn’t be more proud of both of them. Tom has that same investigative experience that allows him to manage and investigate major cases. I am pleased to endorse and recommend Tom Kaase once again for Fillmore County Sheriff. Don Gudmundson Lakeville, Minn. Retired Fillmore County Sheriff
ing Houston County right now, namely the new Houston County Highway Shop and Frac Sand Mining and I feel Justin Zmyewski will make fair decisions with the taxpayer in mind. We need a commissioner that will watch out for our tax dollars and I feel Justin is the one for the job. Please go to the polls and vote on November 4! A vote for Justin Zmyewski is a vote for the taxpayers. Stan Meyer (Steamer) Eitzen, Minn.
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By Jennifer M. Wood • Read more on FCJ’s Website Really the facts says: You have quoted the state statute, but you have failed to mention that the natural disaster aid is for more than floods. There are other natural disasters, such as tornados, that are allowed to repair depending on location. Really the facts says: You have quoted the state statute, but you have failed to mention that the natural disaster aid is for more than floods. There are other natural disasters, such as tornados, that are allowed to repair depending on location. Facts are facts says: The statute you quote is correct, but you have to remember there are other natural disasters than just floods. There are also tornados where repairs are appropriate! In a flood zone, you will never receive a positive review and comment. R-P received a positive review and comment for the current proposal, so we definitely should vote yes to take advantage! Jon Peterson says: Thank you to Jennifer, Stanley Gudmundson, Mike Matchutt, Linda Hovland and Maynard Thompson (and any others I may have missed) for doing their own research regarding the R-P School referendum. I believe that those people doing their own research and informing voters on this issue are far more informed than those just accepting what is being told to them by a select group and by the school administration. As to the school not receiving a positive review and comment for repairing the current building because of the school being in a flood plain, the school is NOT in a flood plain--it is surrounded by an Army Corps of Engineers dike system.
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By Sally Ryman • Read more on FCJ’s Website please look deeper says: Sally and others, A plan is extravagant if it is above your means. In the case of Wells, their property tax was lower then ours to begin with. After their referendum, and before ours the property taxes per $1000 are comparable. One can find that information on the website, http://www.bestplaces.net/compare-cities/rushford_mn/ wells_mn/housing If this referendum were to pass, our property tax will be much higher then that of Wells. Can we afford more then we are already paying? This is mainly a property tax, affecting business greatly, and in turn affecting you. Please vote no. This is not something we can afford, there is a better solution. Look a little Deeper says: To please look deeper: Before you start talking about our local businesses and how bad it will affect them, maybe ask how optimistic they are about the growth of our community with a new school coming in. Please speak for yourself unless you are a business owner in town. Also, you say there is a better solution. What would that be? It is easy to gripe but is there really a better option that would meet ALL the needs of the school district? Take a tour says: Also I believe the 24 million dollar number Mr. Ehler said that we could afford was the price tag of the building. It’s was not principal and interest payments. The school district is asking us to pay 17 million of a 38 million dollar investment. I’m only 56 years old but I have never nor have I ever heard of anyone building a house or buying a car etc based on the total payback principal + interest. concerned says: In levying taxes and in shearing sheep it is well to stop when you get down to the skin. Austin O’Malley Do we have enough information? What is the amount our community can withstand for increased taxes?
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Obituaries Eleanor Nelson Eleanor Nelson, age 86, of Mabel, died Monday, October 13, 2014 at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel. Eleanor was born October 21, 1927 in Fillmore County to Emerson and Lilly ( Va t l a n d ) Trimble. She attended country school in Newburg To w n s h i p . On April 21, Eleanor Nelson 1947 she married Alvin Nelson in Houston County. They lived and farmed in several places in the area. In 1973 she started working at the Cliff House in Decorah, Iowa, and then later at the Eastern Star Nursing Home, before retiring in 1987. She then moved to Mabel, where she was a babysitter for several children and enjoyed reading, puzzles, ceramics, embroidery, and cooking. Eleanor is survived by her children, Arlene (Terry) Olerud of Spring Grove, Charles Nelson of Spring Grove, Darlene (Dick) Juve of Decorah, Robert (Judy) Nelson of Mabel, Gary (Colleen) Nelson of Mabel and Marlene Nelson of Evansdale, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Deb Nelson of Hesper; 15 grandchildren; 27
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great-grandchildren; two greatgreat-grandchildren; four sisters, Annette Emery of Decorah, Polly (Herb) Bruhnke of Madison, Wisc., Lorna (Truman) Reynolds of Carroll, Miss., and Linda (Joe) McCabe of Caledonia, Minn.; and brother- in-law, Curt Anderson of Richfield, Minn. Eleanor was preceded by her husband, Alvin; her parents, Emerson Trimble and Lilly Vatland Trimble Thompson; a son, Greg; a grandson, Curt Wennes; daughter-in-law, Sandy Nelson; son-inlaw, Gary Wennes; sisters, Ilene Anderson, Emogene Tollefson, and Mary Usher; and a brother, Paul Thompson. Funeral services were held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 18, 2014, at the Garness Trinity Lutheran Church in rural Mabel, with the Rev. Matt Larson officiating. Burial took place in the Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery in Riceford, Minn. Visitation was from 4 – 7 PM Friday at the Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel and one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials are preferred to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church or Winneshiek Medical Center Hospice.
The funeral was held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro, with visitation at the church Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and for one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Burial was held in the Lanesboro Cemetery. Ron was born June 14, 1945, in Evanston, Ill., the second son of Martin and Ethel (Bohnhorst) Albrecht. He grew up in Crystal Lake, Ill., where he attended Immanuel Lutheran Elementary and Junior High schools and graduated from Crystal Lake Community High School. He graduated from Elgin Community College and Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Ill., with a B.S. in science. On Jan. 25, 1969, Ron married Elve Seim in Crystal Lake, Ill. They celebrated 45 years of marriage this past year. They moved to Lanesboro in March 1973, where they raised four daughters: Melinda Albrecht, Woodbury, Melissa (Travis) Malley, Harmony, Julie (Chuck) Smith and Jill (Jim) Weidner, both of Rochester. Ron was a science teacher in Lanark, Ill., for three years. He farmed after moving to Lanesboro, Ronald Martin Albrecht worked in the weatherization Ronald Martin Albrecht, of department at SEMCAC, and Lanesboro, died peacefully Sun- was a carpenter/painter before his day, Oct. 12, 2014, at Saint retirement. He was a member of Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Bethlehem Lutheran Church in surrounded by his family, after a Lanesboro, where he was on the courageous battle with cancer. church council, Sunday school
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superintendent and on the ushering team. Ron is survived by his wife; daughters; grandchildren: Jordan Hall, Morgan Malley, Braden, Tyler and Addison Smith, and Avery and Hannah Weidner. He is also survived by three brothers; Ken (Betty) Albrecht, Newton, Ill., Richard Albrecht, Chicago, Ill., and Dan (Mary) Albrecht, Belvidere, Ill., two sisters: Joyce (Gary) Olson, Winthrop Harbor, Ill., and Janet (Jeff) Warneke, Zumbrota; also, two sisters-in-law: Milla Kohv, Archbold, Ohio, and Irma (Jim) Faulkner, Rushford; one brother-in-law: Madis (Mary) Seim, Chippewa Falls, Wisc.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Ron enjoyed living life, spending time with his family, and visiting with friends. He could be found in the kitchen working on a Sudoku puzzle while watching the Twins. He was proud of all his family and loved them dearly. Ron was a kind and caring person and will be greatly missed. Memorials can be given to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Mayo Clinic, or an organization of your choice. Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made at rileyfuneralhomes.com.
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Verna L. Kadrie Verna L. Kadrie, age 94, of Edina, passed away on October 3, 2014. Verna was loving, caring, generous and had a wonderful sense of humor! Preceded in death by her husband, F. Richard Kadrie; parents, John and Hilda Dragvold; sisters, Josie Knutson, Gladys Peterson, Hildegard Ryan and Charlotte Larson; brothers, Herbert and James; step-son, Richard Kadrie Jr. Survived by step-daughter, Maureen Baldi; sister-in-law, Mavis Dragvold, and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A memorial service was held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 7th at the Cremation Society of Minnesota. Interment was at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. OPen SeVen DAYS A WeeK 9am-6pm
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Fillmore County Church Directory Fillmore County Journal • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Perfect Glossy • Preston MN 507.251.5297 A rendahl Lutheran Church....………………………Sundays - 10:30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 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 & 9:30am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ…………………Sundays - 9:30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist...…………………Sundays - 10:00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...……………………………Sundays - 9:00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Services.…………………………Sundays - 10:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Destiny Life Church.............………………………Sundays - 10:00am 104 West Jessie Street, Rushford MN 55971 (507) 429-1222 Elstad Lutheran Church...………………………….Sundays - 8:30am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……………………Sundays - 10:00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..….........................…Sun. - 9:00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church...…Sundays - 8:30am & 10:30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....…………………Sundays - 10:30am & 6:00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840 First Baptist Church-Preston.…………Sundays - 10:30am & 7:00pm 108 Chatfield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4960 First English Lutheran Church.……………………..Sundays - 10:00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland.……………….......Sundays - 9am 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
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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) 765 -2546 Harmony United Methodist Church..…..............................8:30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henry town Lutheran Church.…………………………Sun. - 10:30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist..….....Saturdays - 9:00am 217 W. Jessie St., Rushford (507) 993-8328 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church.……………….Sundays -10:30am 43267 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church (Special Occasions) Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545 -2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church..………………………Sundays - 9:30am 254 Main St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church..……………Sundays - 10:30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 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.……Sundays - 8:00am & 10:30am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church.……………………Sundays - 9:00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875 -2460 Pioneer Presby terian Church ………………………Sundays - 8:30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church ……….........................10:30am 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
Studio-A-Photography • Preston MN 507.251.6372 Visit Bluff Country • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Root R iver Church of the Brethren ………………Sundays - 10:00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4772 Root R iver Community Church …………………Sundays - 10:30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074 Rushford Lutheran Church …………………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 - 9:30am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -3886 St Ignatius Catholic Church.………………………Sundays - 10:30am 213 W Franklin St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7565 St John Lutheran Church.…………………………..Sundays - 9:00am 241 Line St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296 St Joseph’s Catholic Church.………………………Sundays - 10:30am 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257 St Mark ’s Lutheran Church...………………………Sundays - 9:00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111 St Marys Catholic Church....….........Sat. - 5:00pm, Sun. - 11:00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthews Episcopal Church..……………………Sundays - 9:30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923-1219 (507) 867-3707 St Matthew’s Lutheran Church..……………………Sundays - 9:00am Harmony, MN 55939 (Granger) (507) 772- 4474 St Olaf Catholic Church.....Sun. (1 & 2) - 10:30am & (3 & 4) - 8:45am 114 N Locust, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5268 St Patrick ’s Church Hall ………………………...…Sundays - 8:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church............Wed. - 7:00pm, Sundays - 10:00am 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul’s Lutheran Church...……………………....Sundays - 10:30am Harmony, MN 55939 (Big Springs) (507) 886-8175 Sumner Center United Methodist Church.………Sundays - 10:30am 9 miles N. of Spring Valley on Co. Rd. 1 (507) 696- 4197 Trinity Fellowship ELCA..…………………………Sundays - 10:00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church………………Sundays - 10:30am 204 South St, Ostrander, MN 55961 (507) 657-2203 Union Prairie Lutheran..……………………………Sundays - 9:00am Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3363 United Methodist Church.…………………………Sundays - 8:30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352- 4136 W halan Lutheran Church..………………………….Sundays - 10:30am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398
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Fillmore County Sports By Paul Trende Coming into the season, volleyball in the county was headed by two state ranked teams; the defending Class A runner-up Fillmore Central Fa l c o n s and the always S E C dominant MabelCanton C o u gars. And though each took a little bit different path than last year, each Paul Trende got to the same destination. Each is their respective conference champion. Each won their conference title without losing a league match.
The Trende Report
Cougars Make It Five Straight Perfect SEC Seasons
Mabel-Canton volleyball hasn’t won every match versus SEC opponents the past five years. In 2011, they fell to LeRoyOstrander in the East-West Showcase. That is their only loss to an SEC foe in half a decade. This season marks the fifth straight in which they’ve pervaded through the regular conference schedule unblemished (14-0). The Cougars haven’t lost a regular-season SEC match since 2009. The 2014 title came on the wings of
graduating five talented players. The Cougars reloaded, and shot down every SEC team in their path. Win thirteen came over Lanesboro. The Burros hung around a little while in games one (14-12) and two (10-8). M-C was too strong down the stretch, winning 25-17, 25-9, and then 25-14 in game three. Courtney Graves (team high 14 kills, 2 blocks) was one reason why. The savvy sophomore had a knack for putting it where Lanesboro wasn’t. Freshman teammate Savannah Slafter mainly used her fast-ball to amass 13 kills (5 aces). Coranda Vickerman (32 assists, 11 digs), Emma Wathier (15 digs), Lexi Thorson (11 digs, 3 aces), and Sara VettlesonTrutza (7 kills, 3 aces) were the rest of the red, white, and blue army. Lanesboro tallied just 12 total kills. Cassidy Ruud (3 kills, 13 digs) and Claire Peterson (10 digs) led a mostly defensive effort. M-C’s fourteenth win came over Schaeffer Academy. The Cougars rolled in game one 25-12. They then finally hit a little blip in the pursuit of SEC set perfection. SA not only got to 20 in game two (a first for an SEC team), they won it 25-23. It’s the first regular season SEC set M-C has dropped since September 25th 2013 (Spring Grove). The Cougars, without standout senior OH Sara Vettleson-Trutza, then regrouped (2510, 25-19) for the 3-1 win. The frosh Slafter tied for a team-high
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in kills (13) and digs (23). Senior Hannah Nolte stepped up with a season high 13 kills plus three blocks. Graves (12 kills), Vickerman (40 assists, 13 digs, 4 aces) and Thorson (23 digs, 20-20 serving) were also big. M-C (14-0, 28-4) finishes the regular season campaign ranked #7 in Class A.
Falcons Make It Two Straight Perfect TRC Seasons
FC’s path to the 2014 Three Rivers Conference title was a bit more difficult than in 2013. The Falcons weren’t quite as offensively powerful. This year’s birds dropped a couple sets in league play (to St. Charles), something that didn’t happen a year ago. This year’s teal and black also had few more tournaments bumps, a few more losses overall. But nonetheless, at 12-0, with a 36-2 conference set record, they swept the TRC. Win number eleven came over Southland (25-13, 25-16, 25-18). Leah Scheevel ran her two-day kill total to 34 with 14 smashes. Sammi Bakke added nine. Morgan Malley (27 assists, 16-16 serving) ran the show. Every assist going forward just adds to her 3,000plus career total (she topped the mark versus Cotter on October 2nd). Tayah Barnes was solid all-around (7 kills, 17 digs). Sara Schultz (12 digs, 19-20 serving, 4 aces) helped in the back row. The Falcons then finished out the season at Kingsland. It was a much easier final hurdle than last year (Caledonia). FC treaded thru the one win Knights without too much trouble (25-15, 25-9, 25-9). The high-leaping 5’9” senior Scheevel was again a force (16 kills). It brought her week-long three-game total to 50. Malley had the rare fourgreater-than-six line (6 setterattack-kills, 33 assists, 7 digs, 8 aces, 25-25 serving). Bakke (8 kills), Barnes (8 kills, 12 digs), and Schultz (17 digs) did their parts. Kingsland was led by Hannah Pruter (5 aces), Reann Kimball (4 kills), and Alayna Meskill (8 digs). FC (12-0, 18-6) is ranked #11. Kingsland is 0-11, 1-21.
Next Best, Still Good
While MC and FC took their places at the very top, three other county squads followed closely behind.
Gophers Seize Second in TRC
In a stroke of great late-season scheduling, TRC second place squad Chatfield (9-1, 16-9) hooked up with third place squad St. Charles (8-2, 14-6) in a battle for TRC bridesmaid and for 1AA-East seeding. The Saints were up a couple Brook(e)’s without a paddle. They also got Kammered. Chatfield’s offense came out ready to play in game one, good passing leading to easy setting and fine attacking. Maddy
Kammer reaped the whirlwind, hammering down seven first game kills. The Gophers jumped out 12-4, staved off a Saint run that made the score 15-13, enroot to a 25-16 win. In game two, Brook Irish was a one-girlscoring-machine in notching six straight Gopher points via either kill or block. Her efforts were a part of an 8-0 run that put Chat up 12-4. St. Charles then went 8-1 to tie things at 13. Chatfield followed with a 10-3 run enroot to a 25-20 win and a 2-0 lead. The Saints got out quick in game three (6-1) and led the duration, winning 25-18. They led game four 5-3 when Chatfield scored nine unanswered (12-5). The Goph’s led by at least three the rest of the way enroot to the 25-20 win, the 3-1 win. Kammer (15 kills, 9 dig) and the Brook(e)’s (Irish 18 kills, 4 blocks; Adler 11 kills) were too much offensively for SC. Kirsten Keefe racked up 48 set assists to go along with 20 digs and 5 setter-attackkills. Sheridan Salisbury led the Gophers with 22 digs (7 kills). Danielle Kramer (26-28, 5 aces) did a ton of serving. For a second consecutive season, Chatfield will lose only to FC in the TRC and finish runner-up in the league. The Gophers improved to 10-1, 17-9.
‘Canes Take Second In SEC-East
This season’s SEC race was about Mabel-Canton, and then the dogpile of solid teams right behind the Cougars. The Houston Hurricanes wound up the team atop that pile in the SECEast. First year coach Hannah Bauman’s senior-dominated club’s impressive season continued with wins over Hope Lutheran (25-17, 25-16, 25-6) and LeRoy-Ostrander (25-14, 25-16, 25-18). Kenzie Ness (10 kills) and Kelly Jerviss (9 kills)
athlete of the week
Undefeated Conference Champions
provided the offense versus the Patriots. Brandy Scanlan had 21 digs and Bailey Scanlan 6 aces. Jerviss and Lizzy Tippery each had 9 kills versus the Cardinals. Alexa Horihan (18 assists) set the table while Brandy Scanlan defended (25 digs) and provided some good serving (4 aces). It is the second straight ten win league season for Houston. They’ve also clinched their second straight winning season. Both have come after years of below-five-hundred campaigns.
Trojans Get to Eight TRC Wins
Rushford-Peterson volleyball has had some really good players the last few years (Kenzie Lind, Amy Todd, Kendra Crawford). But this year’s sophomore-heavy squad did something that previous Trojan squads couldn’t (even in the above players’ senior years). Courtesy of wins over La Crescent and Dover-Eyota, the Trojans got to eight TRC victories. In in the 3-0 sweep (29-27, 25-20, 25-22) of the Lancers, the squad’s lone senior Bailey Holien had 13 kills. Brianna Koop had 8 with 11 digs. Sophomore setter Savannah Skalet, in her first game back after being sick, had 7 aces to go along with 30 assists. Mikayla Crawford led the Trojans with 12 digs. In the sweep of D-E (25-21, 25-22, 28-26), Holien again was the best offensive asset (17 kills). She added 10 digs. Koop (9 kills, 7 digs, 17-17 serving), Skalet (29 assists, 4 aces), and Crawford (13 digs) again did their parts. At 8-3 (1514 overall), the Trojans have put together a 10-year best conference showing. They sit tied for third place with St. Charles (8-3, 18-7) ahead of Caledonia (7-4, 17-11) and Wabasha-Kellogg (7-4, 17-11). The Saints are R-P’s See SPORTS Page 15
Christian BanCe Chatfield Boys Cross-Country
Chatfield senior Christian Bance posted his best time of the year (17:09:00) in repeat winning the 5000k P-E-M Jodi Rahmann Cross-Country Invite. It is his first top finish of the season after a pair of seconds and a third. Photo by Paul Trende
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final opponent.
Falcons Finally Taste Victory
It’s not ideal to go into game seven of the football season winless. The FC Falcons found themselves in such a situation. They are winless no longer. The Falcons downed Hayfield on the arm of senior QB Bryce Whitehill. Hayfield notched the game’s first score early in the second. Whitehill tied the contest when he found sophomore Riley Means from 11-yards out. One series later, Whitehill was 3-for-3, the last a 33-yard TD connection with junior Trace Tollefson. FC led 12-6 at halftime. The opening minutes of the second half were disastrous for the Vikings. On their third play, Nick Mensink sacked QB Trace Tebay, forcing a fumble. Sam Rustad picked it up and returned it 23-yard to paydirt (18-6 FC). The Vikings very next offensive play was another lost fumble. Whitehill immediately hit Jordan Miller for a 35-yard TD strike. FC led 24-6 early in the third. The Vikings got a TD late in the fourth. FC got in the win column (1-6) with a 24-12 victory. Whitehill (9-15, 142 yards, 3 TDs passing) led FC’s offense. Tollefson (3-54, TD), Miller (2-52, TD), and Means (2-25, TD) were his TD-targets. Dylan Bathke added 79 yards on 18 carries on the ground. Hayfield used two QB’s, nine ball carriers, and four players registered receptions. Andrew Becker (15-83 rushing, TD reception) led the way. They had four turnovers to FC’s 0. The game featured 20-plus combined penalties totaling over 200 yards.
(25-23) and four (26-24), to post arguably the squad’s biggest win of the year. Sophomore Cassidy Ruud had 16 kills, 25 digs, and 4 aces in the 5-set victory. Burros are 6-7, 8-12 overall. LFC girls cross country (without a top runner) again finished top two at the P-E-M Jodi Rahmann Invite, falling to Dover-Eyota (51 to 61). Leah Ruen (4th), Kiera Olson (8th), and Bailey Ruen (9th) all finished top ten. Chatfield’s Karen Gomez Ruiz finished 5th. MabelCanton football moved its record to 4-3 with a 46-20 win over G-E. M-C led 46-0 at halftime. Wayne Ross had 119 yards and 3 TDs. Chatfield football trailed Goodhue 34-12 with a 1:54 to go. A 75-yard KOR TD by Parker Fossum, a recovered onside kick, and then a TD pass made it 34-26 with under a minute to go. The Gophers then recovered another onside kick, but illegal touching was called. Goodhue got the win. Video revealed the Gopher player was in fact beyond ten yards downfield. Chatfield played without Drew Hurley (broken ankle) and Carter Duxbury (concussion). They also lost Tommy Jech (knee) during the contest.
Football
10-10 Goodhue 34, Chatfield 26 (C: P. Fossum 9-53, TD rushing, 75-yard KOR TD; Ryan Meeker 15-45, TD rushing; Dillon Bance 7-9, 84 yards, 14-yard TD pass to Ethan Woltz; Alex Bradt 14-63 rushing. G: Jacob Pasch 13-18, 223 yards, 3 TDs, INT; Garett Huemann 23-123, 2 TDs rushing; Tyler Schumacher 7-83, TD receiving; Sam McNamara 2-74, TD receiving; Riley Augustine 3-71, TD receiving. Gophers are 4-3) #5 Spring Grove 46, Lanesboro Hot Shots 12 (L: Will Semmen 11-101 rush Lanesboro volleyball rallied from ing, 2 TDs; Tylar Miller 14-67 a 2-0 deficit versus Randolph, rushing; Liam Dorn 18-58 rushnarrowly winnings games three
ing. SG: Dustin Vickerman 24-244, TD rushing; Keenan Siminski 16-26, 247 yards, 3 TDs passing, rushing TD; Chase Grinde 7-148, TD receiving; Alex Engelhardt 4-57, TD receiving, 79-yard FR TD; Dylan Kampschroer receiving TD. Burros are 4-3) M-C 46, Glenville-Emmons 20 (M-C: W. Ross 11-119, 3 TDs rushing; Keyser Wenthold 10-75, 2 TDs rushing, Mitch Kuhn 6-102, TD rushing; Weston Whalen 9-98, TD rushing. G-E: Seth Chapek 23-182, TD rushing, 2-63 receiving; Carter Dahlum rushing TD; Derek Van Ryswyk 5-20, 104 yards, 22-yard TD pass to Danny Charron, INT passing) Southland 49, Kingsland 3 (Knight are 0-7)
Volleyball
10-6 #11 FC2, #12 Hayfield 3 > 25-27, 25-17, 25-20, 24-26, 5-15 (FC: L. Scheevel 20 kills, 3 blocks; M. Malley 38 assists, 21 digs; S. Bakke 7 kills, 10 digs; S. Schultz 17 digs; T. Barnes 6 kills, 13 digs, 27-28 serving, 3 aces. H: Maggie Streightiff 14 kills, 22 assists, 15 digs, 4 blocks, 3 aces; Johanna Bungum 12 kills, 32 digs; Savanna Cordle 11 kills) L-O 3, Kingsland 1 > 21-25, 25-22, 19-25, 11-25 (K: R. Kimball 9 kills; Lauren Buchholtz 6 kills; A. Meskill 9 digs) 10-7 Chatfield 3, D-E 0 > 25-20, 25-8, 25-14 (C: S. Salisbury 12 kills, 14 digs; M. Kammer 10 kills; K. Keefe 37 assists; B. Irish 8 kills; M. LaPlante 16 digs) 10-9 Randolph 2, Lanesboro 3 > 17-25, 20-25, 25-23, 26-24, 15-9 (L: C. Ruud 16 kills, 25 digs, 4 aces; A. Jorgensen/Rachel Kimball 11 kills; Lexi Melander 33 assists; Madeline Snyder 8 kills) Play-Off Seedings – 1A East (#9 Schaeffer Academy at #8 Lanesboro, winner to play at #1 Mabel-Canton; #12 Hope Lutheran at #5 R-P, winner to play at #4 Goodhue; #11 Kingsland at #6 Spring Grove, winner to play at #3 W-K; #10 L-A at #7 Houston, winner to play at #2 Fillmore Central); 1AA-East (#8 La Crescent at #1 Chatfield; #5 DoverEyota at #4 P-E-M; #6 Lake City at #3 Caledonia; #7 Cotter at #2 St. Charles)
Cross Country
10-7 P-E-M Jodi Rahmann Invite (Girls (4000k): LFC (61) took second to D-E (51). Chatfield and Kingsland finished 7th and 8th (of 11). Top LFC’ers: Leah Ruen (4th), Kiera Olson (8th), Bailey Ruen (9th), Maddie Smith (18th). Top Gopher: Karen Gomez-Ruiz (5th). Top Knight: Erica Earley (30th of 110). Boys (5000k): LFC, Chatfield, and Kingsland finished 7-8-10. Chatfield’s Christian was boys’ champion. Top LFCers: Travis Troendle (10th), Nathan Eversole (18th). Top Knight: Clayton Friemuth (20th))
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Bid accepted for former elementary school property By Rich Wicks A brief regular meeting of the Spring Valley City Council was held on October 13 at the Carnegie Building in Spring Valley. All members of the City Council attended (Mayor Jim Struzyk, Todd Jones, Tony Archer, Bill Bires, Jeff Vehrenkamp, and city administrator Deb Zimmer). The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the Public Hearing regarding the Minnesota Small Cities Development Grant Program for rental housing and commercial rehabilitation. This was the second public hearing on the matter. Michelle Vrieze submitted a written report showing that six rental units are committed, and 14 is the goal. There are still waiting lists for both the commercial and rental slots, but no problems are expected. Minutes of the previous meeting were approved, and the council approved final accounts payable for September. Item #10 was consideration of resolution denying a conditional use permit for Ben Winfield. The resolution was adopted. The Council discussed the proposed hiring of one EMT position. The candidate is already certified. The motion to hire carried. Item #12 was the consideration of bids regarding the former elementary school property. Although there were three interested parties, only one submitted a bid. The
bid submitted by Dan & Patty O’Connell was for $5,000. The bid states that they will bring in six houses on large lots, the houses will be single-family homes valued at $80,000 to $100,000, and will be similar to other homes in the area. Administrator Zimmer described the special assessments proposed for the lots, as follows: Lots 1-3 assessments of $2825 each will be deferred until 2017, and lots 4-6 assessments of $2825 each will be deferred until 2019. These would be waived if the lots have a home valued at $90,000 or more. Sewer hookup fee of $1500 per lot would be waived. Platting process engineering fees would be waived, but the platting fee of $500 would not be waived. A motion to accept the bid with these conditions was carried. An estimate of $10,218 to repair sidewalks on South Broadway Street was approved for payment. Reports from council, mayor, commissioner, and administrator were given. Todd Jones stated that the pancake breakfast was a success. Mayor Struzyk will attend the October 23rd Regional LMC training conference. With no other business to consider, the meeting was adjourned about 6:20 p.m. Regular meetings of the city council are held at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month in the Carnegie Building (201 S. Broadway). The public is welcome.
Nightmare arises again in Fountain The time is nearly ripe for the re-emergence of Fountain’s Nightmare on First Street: Field of Screams and Haunted Barn. For the fourth year, this spooky non-profit fund-raiser is set to chill and thrill patrons. Hundreds of hours every year go into the metamorphosis of this scary delight. Attendees can expect creepy scenes, carved pumpkins, a labyrinth, screams and moans, surprises and scares, live actors, and maybe even an apparition of DEATH. Creating and hosting this ten night event are Paul and Regan Little of Fountain, with their teens, Logan and Demery. Numerous others help with the presentation of the event. The theme this year is Edgar Allan Poe. Many of Poe’s
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best stories will be referenced throughout the event. But, even folks who aren’t familiar with Poe’s work will enjoy all of Nightmare. Nightmare will be running in all its gory glory October 16 to 18, October 23 to 25, and October 30 to November 1; 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursdays, and 7 to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. A special “lower scare” night will be Sunday, October 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., with brighter lights and actors leading tours. Nightmare on First Street: Field of Screams and Haunted Barn lurks behind 609 First Street in Fountain, Minnesota. More information can be found at NightmareOnFirstStreet.weebly.com.
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An opportunity to support Caleb...thank you Parents in Touch!
A huge thank you to the Lanesboro Elementary for supporting Caleb!
Great way to start the week! October 13th, student teacher, Ms. Lavalla, leads Mr. Hinck’s American history class through a simulation of Manifest Destiny. Students represented northerners, southerners, the government, trappers, miners, frontiersmen, and Native Americans as they moved across a floor map of the United States, in order to demonstrate westward expansion.
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Bullying Prevention/ tolerance September 30th there was a cool media presentation for students at the high school about bullying prevention/ tolerance.
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Energy, Power, and Transportation class assembled solar cars and performed three labs measuring wattage, distance, and angle of the solar panel. The final lab was to take the solar cars outside and investigate how fast their cars moved over a set distance. Great day for a test!
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Country Coffee Talk By Jeanette Schmidt It’s that time of the year when you wouldn’t have to cook for at least a month….church dinners, church dinners, and did I mention church dinners. There’s Ham and Meatball, Salad Luncheon, BBQ & Hot Dogs, Pork Dinner and, of course, the infamous Lutefisk Dinners. Some people boast bragging rights as to how many Lutefisk Dinners they attend each year. They say you don’t even have to be Norwegian to enjoy lutefisk (but I think it must help). For those not so in love with lutefisk (heaven forbid), delicious meatballs and mashed potatoes are served, too. Just about as important as lutefisk is lefsa…a soft Norwegian flatbread made with cooled mashed/riced potatoes. Days are spent before the church dinner rolling and baking it. I’ve read that half the Norwegians who immigrated to America came to escape lutefisk, and the other half came to spread the gospel of lutefisk’s wonderfulness. A long time ago, in prerefrigeration time, salting and drying fish was an efficient way
to preserve it. They then soaked it in lye afterward to pull the salt out and believe it or not, make it more palatable! Lutefisk literally means lyefish. The lye was then washed from the fish and the fish were cooked. In the earlier years of our local lutefisk dinner (back in the ‘50s), the lutefisk was taken to Dutch Detloff’s slaughter house, where it was soaked and the lye washed out of it. Today it comes kettle ready with no lye. It just needs to be cut into serving size pieces for eating. There is a real knack to cooking lutefisk, and those who do the cooking for church dinners have perfected it….the job is probably their’s forever! Back in the day in the Midwest, a tradition at Scandinavian-American Lutheran church gatherings was “egg coffee”. It made a clear brew with no bitterness or acidity. (Did you know the scent of coffee puts people in
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Lanesboro Arts will present ‘Geography Lessons’ Lanesboro, Minn. – Lanesboro Arts will present ‘Geography Lessons’, an exhibit featuring acrylic paintings by Holly Wist, who has beautifully captured nighttime city street scenes. The exhibit opens Saturday, Oct. 18, with an artist reception from 6-8 p.m., and runs through Dec.21, 2014. The gallery is always free and open to the public. What does ‘Geography Lessons’ mean? Holly Wist explains the title of the exhibit by the fact that her sense of direction is a little different than the standard concept. She has extreme difficulty thinking in north/south/ east/west directional terms, so she memorizes all the landmarks on routes she uses. If a sign
gets changed, or a building is painted a new color, she gets lost. “When it’s nighttime, most of my landmarks are no longer recognizable to me. It’s as though the images of the street are flooding over my perceptions haphazardly,” she says. In this sense, the paintings are about being lost, and enjoying it. Holly Wist usually works on a dark surface and brings up the colors and highlights; in this body of work she is using more sienna and maroon than the reds and yellows she has used previously. The Des Moines, Iowa, artist works many jobs, including artist. Add to that list cake decorator, barista and studio manager. She has painted a public piano
for the East Village, and she has also participated in long drawing, which consisted of several long drawings being painted on the second story window of a downtown building. She grew up drawing and using watercolor, and now still uses watercolor for portraits and sketches. She is also using calligraphy ink, in addition to acrylic paints. Her artistic process involves reconnaissance work outdoors, taking a couple of hours at each session. “I like rain. It brings out the colors of a scene. Summer rain is best to work in – not the humid day rain, but a rainy summer night that cools everything down a little. I like that the trees are full then; the green is a better color, and it gives me a lively impression,” she says. Holly doesn’t like to be cold, and tends to work inside during winter, “Although, I did spend some time filming blizzards this year!”
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Community & Technical College with an Associates in Liber Arts & Sciences Degree, maintains a Phlebotomy Certificate from the Mayo School of Health Sciences. She is employed at the Mayo Clinic as a Donor Services Technician. The groom is a graduate of Mankato State with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Minors in Accounting and Business Administration. He is employed at IBM as a Fianncial Analyst. The wedding ceremony will be held in Rochester, Minn., on October 25, 2014.
Birth Announcement Whipkey ~ Whalen Blaine & Kathy Whalen of Harmony, Minn., are proud to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Jordana to Jamie Whipkey, son of Kent & Brenda Whipkey of Flandreau, SD, and Elizabeth & Tim Nelson of Sioux Falls, SD. The bride is a graduate of Rochester
Madysyn Ryan Himle Ryan and Alysha Himle of Lanesboro, Minn. are proud to announce the birth of Madysyn Ryan, born Sept. 19, 2014. Grandparents are Gary and LeAnn Olson of Lanesboro and Dennis and Kristi Himle of Claremont, Minn.
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Fillmore County Police Reports “Ask a trooper” Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Richard Todd Eiken, 52, Canton, Minn.; 5/23/2014, Driving After Cancellation, Fine $1000 (stay $750 until 10/08/2015), Total Fees $340. Local Confinement: 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (10/06/2014): Remain law abiding, No same or similar, No driving without insurance or valid driver’s license. Ashley Marie Gebel, 26, Spring Valley, Minn.; 6/18/2014, Disorderly Conduct-Offensive/Abusive/ Noisy/Obscene, Fine $1000 (stay $850 until 10/01/2015), Total Fees $240. Local Confinement: 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (10/01/2014): Remain law abiding, No same or similar, No assault - no aggressive behavior. Margaret Anne Hill, 20, Maple Grove, Minn.; 9/27/2014, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Jason Joseph Lozenski, 21, Stewartville, Minn.; 9/17/2014, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Abdi Ahmed Mohamed, 26, Postville, Iowa; 7/12/2014, Speeding (69/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Justin Leroy Rickert, 37, Wykoff, Minn.; 9/17/2014, Receiving Stolen Property, Fine $50, Restitution $1082.27, Total Fees $1222.27. Commit to Commissioner of Corrections - MN Correctional Facility St. Cloud, 24 months – Condition (9/17/2014): Supply DNA sample. Koffi Steven Tchalla, 20, Apple Valley, Minn.; 10/04/2014, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. MN State Patrol – Mankato Michael Thomas Walsh, 50, Lyle, Minn.; 9/6/2014, Seat Belt Required –Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. MN State Patrol – Rochester Htoo Baw, 31, St. Paul Minn.; 9/12/2014, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Jodi Kathleen Betsinger, 44, Maple Grove, Minn.; 9/1/2014, Speeding (67/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Zachary Thomas Gerlach, 22, Farmington, Minn.; 9/12/2014, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total
Fees $130. Logan Michael Krueskamp, 22, Rice Lake, Wisc.; 8/22/2014, Speeding (90/55), Fine $150, Total Fees $390. Jason Lee Merkel, 36, Wykoff, Minn.; 8/19/2014, Duty to Drive with Due Care – Speed Greater Than Reasonable, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Janet Roberta Nolan, 67, Wykoff, Minn.; 8/24/2014, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Charles Lewis Sipple, 60, Albert Lea, Minn.; 9/3/2014, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Rushford Police Department Michael Raymond Boehmke, 64, Rushford, Minn.; 9/16/2014, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $1000 (stay $700 until 10/1/2015), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement: 90 days (stay 88 days for one year, credit for time served: two days). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (9/16/2014): Follow all conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign Probation Agreement and releases, Remain law abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/ treatment, Aftercare – DWI class, programming or MADD panel as directed by court services, No alcohol/controlled substance use as directed by court services, No possession of alcohol or drugs as directed, Do not enter bars or liquor stores as directed, Random Testing, Submit to Random Searches, Follow all instructions of probation, No driving without insurance and valid driver’s license, Pay restitution to the City of Rushford. Shane Thomas Coulter, 22, Houston, Minn.; 8/10/2014, Vehicle Registration Required, Fine $30, Total Fees $120. Daniel James Hackett, 27, Chicago, Ill.; 7/12/2014, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration .08 within 2 Hours, Fine $1000 (stay $700 until 4/1/2015), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement: 90 days (stay 87 days for 6 months, credit for time served: one day). Unsupervised probation for six months – Conditions (10/03/2014): Remain law abiding, No same or similar, No driving without insurance and a valid driver’s license.
By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: I like to drive with my tailgate down on my pickup for better gas mileage. The other day, a friend told me this was illegal. Is that true? Answer: According to Minnesota State Statute (M.S.S.) Troy H. 169.43 (b) Christianson “No truck shall be driven or parked on any highway with tailgate or tailboard hanging down or projecting from the vehicle except while such vehicle is being loaded or unloaded, and except when a load on the tailboard renders impossible the closing of the tailboard.” So with the information you provided me, I would say that it is illegal, unless you are hauling something that sticks out beyond the pickup box. I believe this becomes what the main issue of this law is: securement and visibility. Anytime you are hauling or transporting any item, make sure it is secured. Whether it’s tiedown straps, chains, binders, etc. use the applicable device to ensure its securement. Not only can this help from losing your item on the highway and creating a traffic hazard, but in the event of a crash its securement can add to your safety in preventing injury from another projectile. When hauling anything that sticks out
beyond, remember this: M.S.S. 169.52, “When the load upon any vehicle extends to the rear four feet or more beyond the bed or body of such vehicle there shall be displayed at the extreme rear end of the load, at the times when lighted lamps on vehicles are required in this chapter, a red light or lantern plainly visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the sides and rear. The light or lantern required under this section shall be in addition to the rear light required upon every vehicle. At any time when no lights are required there shall be displayed at the extreme rear end of such load a red, yellow or orange flag or cloth not less than 16 inches square.” If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Trp. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn., 55901-5848 or reach him at troy.christianson@state. mn.us.
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On December 11 and 12, William Bruce Manhart, 35, of Harmony, will appear before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat at the Fillmore County Courthouse for a jury trial. Manhart is charge with one count of Domestic AssaultFelony, with a maximum penalty of 5 years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about October 5 2014, within Fillmore County, the defendant allegedly committed an act with intent to cause fear in a family or household member of immediate bodily harm or death and said violation occurred within 10 years of the first of any combination of two or more previous qualified domestic violence-related offense convictions or adjudications of delinquency.
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Blue is three years old. She weighs 100 pounds. She is a purebred Corso Mastiff. Blue is very well socialized and one can tell she has been worked with in her prior home. I am looking for someone to adopt her who is experienced with the mastiff breed. She seems to be very gentle and food motivated, but does still need a owner who is experienced with this breed. She does go to the bathroom outside and needs alot of exercise. Blue has been spayed, heartworm tested, wormed, vaccinated and treated for coxidia. “I am in a foster home right now, where I am learning new commands and getting special one on one attention and exercise.” Noah’s Bark, Inc. is located at: 3874 Co Rd W 20, Decorah, Iowa 52101 IA Phone: 563-745-8627 Email: animals@acegroup.cc If you are interested in adopting or have questions on a pet, please feel free to call us at 563-745-8627.
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Area residents meet new business owners in Harmony By Barb Jeffers Things change. People change. Businesses change hands. That is just what has happened in the town of Harmony, Minn., as the former Torgerson’s Paint & Floor Covering, Inc. has recently been renamed: Torgerson - Ostby Floor Coverings & Stone, Inc. New owners, Bryan and Lisa Ostby, officially took possession of the business on October 1, 2014, purchasing the business from the Torgerson family, who had owned and operated the business for 67 years. A Customer Appreciation was held on October 11, not only to say thank you to longstanding customers, but also to give area residents a chance to meet the Ostby family. There have been some changes as the Ostby’s make the business their own, but overall, the business is still the same cornerstone of Harmony’s main street that it has been for many years. While the paint line has been discontinued, a very exciting aspect of the business has just begun with stone and brick work. Bryan Ostby has been doing stone and brick work since 2001,
and sees buying the business as a way to grow and expand and also keep a very well established business going. Ostby’s work has become well known in the area for his exceptional and meticulous stonework on fireplaces, custom showers, backsplashes, and much more. Exterior stonework, which is very popular today, is also now available at Torgerson - Ostby Floor Coverings and Stone, Inc. Homeowners appreciate the fact that stonework can make their home stand out from others around them. Installing new countertops in a kitchen can transform the entire look of the room. Torgerson Ostby Floor Coverings and Stone, Inc. offers many choices of modern countertops that will make your kitchen feel new again. The business carries many other items, such as cleaning supplies, accessories, hardwood, laminate, luxury vinyl tile and plank, sheet vinyl, carpet, and ceramic tile. Bryan stated they will be adding more items, says he is “looking for anything to get people in the door”, and is researching the area’s
Monday, October 20, 2014 needs for products he could offer. Bryan Ostby says that the transition since purchasing the business has been “very smooth”, as Brad and Barb Torgerson and Dennis Torgerson are “sticking around and training him”, which has been a tremendous help. Barb is working in the office and happy to answer any questions that the new owners or customers may have. Bryan Ostby states that the community of Harmony, including the EDA and local businesses, have been “very supportive”, with many people thanking the Ostby’s for keeping the doors open. While attending the Customer Appreciation, visitors enjoyed viewing the products and services now available. Torgerson - Ostby Floor Coverings & Stone, Inc. carries “every kind of flooring”, stated Bryan. Barb Torgerson noted that there are many more choices of wood flooring than there used to be, including exotic woods and other interesting wood grains and
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colors. The business has a large selection of flooring samples to choose from, so you know exactly what you are getting. Visitors to the Customer Appreciation were treated to cupcakes, coffee, hot apple cider, and water while talking with the owners and others in attendance. Door prizes were given away, including area rugs, chair floor protectors, floor cleaner, and cleaning kits. Many people stopped in throughout the day to meet the Ostby family and browse the new selections that have been added to the store’s inventory of products and were impressed by what they saw. Bryan and Lisa Ostby live in Fountain, Minn. with their children, Terron, 14, Rylan, 11, and Taylor, 5, who attend school in Chatfield, Minn. Bryan is active in the community as a member of the Fountain city council and is also a member of the Fountain Fire Department. Lisa works at Essig Agency in Spring Valley, Minn.,
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where she has been employed since 2005. Bryan says their plans for the future of the business are to keep it going and add new products that customers will find useful. The Ostby’s currently have three employees and will hire additional employees as needed. The Ostby’s and staff at Torgerson - Ostby Floor Coverings and Stone, Inc. look forward to serving Harmony residents and the surrounding area for years to come and invite people to stop in anytime to see the latest selections on display. The address of Torgerson - Ostby Floor Coverings & Stone, Inc. is 70 Main Ave. N. in Harmony. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am - 5 pm, Saturday, 8 am - noon, and after hours by appointment. For more information phone (507) 886-4257 or (507) 273-8644. Look for a business website, which will be coming soon.
5th AnnuAl tAsty temptAtions Calling all the Best Cooks of Bluff Country! The Fillmore County Journal is sponsoring a cooking competition that will result in a selection of the top three recipes in each of the following categories: - Appetizers & Beverages Total contest payout of Gift Certificates - Soups, Salads & Vegetables Sponsored By: $630 in gift certificates - Main Dishes & Casseroles just in time for the - Meat, Poultry & Seafood holidays to spend at - Breads & Rolls Harmony Foods, Preston - Pies, Pastries & Desserts Foods & Rushford Foods. - Cakes, Cookies & Candy *Participants may win in - Dips, Sauces & Spreads more than one category. - Special Diet (i.e. gluten-free, egg-free, shellfish-free, peanut free, dairy-free, etc.)
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Bryan Ostby stands with wood flooring samples behind him at Torgerson-Ostby Floor Coverings & Stone, Inc. Photo by Barb Jeffers
Thank You
to everyone that stopped by our open house on October 11th. It was great seeing many familiar faces and meeting many new ones. We’d especially like to thank Roxanne Johnson/Remax for the cupcakes, Mary Schwarz/F&M Community Bank for the pop/juice and the following businesses and/or people for the beautiful plants: F&M Community Bank, Harmony Foods, Kingsley Mercantile, First SE Bank of Harmony, Becky Hoff/ Harmony Chamber of Commerce and Chad & Tammy, Ted & Renae, Chad & Jami, Andrea and Jason & Kari. A special thank you to Brad & Barb and Dennis & Janelle for all you have done and continue to do in helping us with the store. We look forward to continuing the great service that you have all known.
Bryan and Lisa Ostby Torgerson-Ostby Floor Coverings & Stone, Inc.
Contest Rules: 1. Participants may enter one recipe per category based on the categories listed above. 2. No purchase required. Category: 3. Entries may be delivered to the Fillmore County Journal office at Name: P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN, 55965. Address: 4. Must use original entry form from the Fillmore County Journal. 5. Entries must be postmarked or delivered to the Fillmore County E-Mail: Journal office no later than October 25, 2014. Phone #: 6. Businesses excluded from contest, residential only. Sethre Media please submit this entry form along Group, Inc. employees and Rush with your recipe Foods Inc. employees are excluded from competition. 7. Recipe judging and taste testing to be held at Rushford Foods on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014 from 6:00pm-7:00pm. 8. The top three recipes of each category will be published in the November 24, 2014 “Tasty Temptations Cookbook”
The judges will conduct their taste tests, and the following prizes will be awarded per category: 1st Place will receive a $40 gift certificate for use at Harmony Foods, Preston Foods and Rushford Foods 2nd Place will receive a $20 gift certificate for use at Harmony Foods, Preston Foods and Rushford Foods 3rd Place will receive a $10 gift certificate for use at Harmony Foods, Preston Foods and Rushford Foods.
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County discusses tobacco policy By Karen Reisner The draft of a Tobacco Free Workplace Policy was discussed at the county board’s October 14 meeting. Several months ago a committee was formed to develop a policy. This day the current draft was discussed, especially the scope of the policy, where exactly it should be implemented. Should the policy be implemented county wide on all county owned property? A tobacco free workplace policy must be in effect at the Community Services or county office building in order to qualify for Minnesota Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) funding. Chairman Duane Bakke questioned whether it is practical to try to enforce it on all county property. Was it reasonable to implement it at county shops? The tobacco free policy would include cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, and e-cigarettes. Bakke suggested it should be implemented at the Community Services Building and also at the Court House where signage would direct smokers away from the entrance and places where
smoke can drift into open windows. Commissioner Marc Prestby said some department heads said they wouldn’t enforce the policy, suggesting they should just implement the policy at the Community Services building. Commissioner Tom Kaase maintained it would be hard to enforce and the county would be pushing smokers out to surrounding businesses and sidewalks. He agreed non-smokers don’t care for smoke when walking into the court house, but argued that some people are already under stress when they come to the court house. Commissioner Randy Dahl was in favor of the draft policy as written, but he wasn’t against taking intermediate steps to get there. Sheriff Daryl Jensen said he would voluntarily move smoking away from the entrance of the Sheriff’s Office. He suggested placing a picnic table away from the building to encourage smokers to sit there when smoking. Jensen suggested they first need to comply to qualify for the SHIP grant. Then they
should try to introduce the policy in steps, so people know where they are headed. Bakke suggested they should just include what he called the campus buildings: Community Services, Court House, Sheriff’s Office, and Highway Administration building. The last two could be more on a voluntary basis. The draft policy will be looked at again with Lantha Stevens, Public Health. Other Business In Brief •A resolution to authorize a Quit Claim Deed for Oakwood Cemetery to Oakwood Cemetery Association in Rushford Village was approved. The association was formed by a group of local citizens interested in taking care of the cemetery. Oakwood Cemetery Association will gain title to this abandoned cemetery and maintain, preserve and operate the cemetery. County attorney Brett Corson said the county is conveying any claim it may have, even though it maintains it doesn’t have a claim. He said he would hope the association would get a quit claim deed from Rushford
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Village too. •Approval was given of the 2015 Toward Zero Death grant agreement with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. The amount of the grant is $11,119.65. The matching requirement is $237.15. Sheriff Jensen said the grant reimburses wages and benefits, but not fuel. The county acts as a fiscal agent for the Preston and Chatfield Police Departments. •Sheila Craig, Community Wastewater Administrator for the Greenleafton Wastewater Project requested approval and signature on loan and grant documents. With the signing of these documents, construction can begin. She said about 80 percent of this project is covered by grants. Craig noted there are low income grants through Rural Development for residents that qualify to help with their loan portion. •A request to retire for Gene Topness, Jailer, effective December 4 was approved. Topness worked for the county for 16 years. A request to post internally for a replacement full time jailer was approved. Kaase voted no, asking for time to look into staffing first.
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•Open enrollment dates for county employees for insurance plans will be from November 1 through November 30. Bakke asked that the Insurance Committee look into options for next year, insisting the amount medical insurance is costing the county is too high.
Two programs, one day at Harmony Library “A Monster Meeting for Kids”, with Draga Stefanovic reading her book, “A Monster Meeting about Healthy Eating”, will take place at 11 a.m. on October 25 at the Harmony Library. Later the same day, join Rochester native, Erin Hart, in discussion of her book,“The Book of Killowen”, a Minnesota Book Award finalist. Book chat and signing is scheduled at 4 p.m. Refreshments will be provided at both events.
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Chatfield discusses allowing a food vendor use of a city parking lot By Karen Reisner At the October 13 Chatfield city council meeting a request from Joseph Lawler, Anthony’s Wood-Fired Pizza, to set up a food truck in the parking lot next to the library (corner of Main St. and Third St.) was discussed. The request was to set up on Thursdays in October to test the market. If successful, Lawler hoped to return each Thursday starting next spring. Lawler intends to make a donation to a local charity, a percentage of sales, in return for use of the parking lot. Thursdays at the library parking lot location is preferred due to the proximity to City Park, the Growers’ Market and band concerts. Five parking slots would be needed. Both the Park and Recreation Committee and the EDA had reviewed this request before it came to the city council. Park and Rec noted that the truck business has an arrangement in Stewartville for one day a week and the business is conducted in a municipal parking lot. The committee was open to the business coming to town, but didn’t believe a public space should be used for a private business. They felt it was not fair to other like food businesses in town that purchase or lease property and pay property taxes for their business. The committee suggested Lawler set up in a private parking lot that has been zoned commercial. EDA members were also concerned about fairness to other businesses. They also asked about other future vendors that may want to use a city parking lot? City clerk Joel Young noted that the city has allowed produce vendors to use the city lot near the library without a permit or fees, adding that they only use one parking stall. Lawler’s request would be closer to a typical business. Councilor Robert Pederson commented that the truck business would use a quarter of the parking lot, make a donation,
and drive away while other businesses pay property taxes. Councilor Ken Jacobson said the only issue he had with this request was the fairness issue. Young said if Lawler were to find a private parking lot for set up, the city would not be involved. Councilor Paul Novotny noted mobile food stands are becoming popular and felt it would be great to have the truck vendor come to town and try something new. However, he didn’t feel the council should allow the vendor to use five parking spots in a city lot. City attorney Fred Suhler said if they allow this vendor, what about the second or third guy that wants to use a city parking lot? He was concerned that the city didn’t have any regulatory scheme in place to control the use of the city parking lot. We don’t regulate food sales on the street, but it is different on city owned land. Councilor Mike Urban stated that there are empty buildings on Main St., adding people complain that there is not enough parking down town. There was a consensus among the council that they were not in favor of allowing the use of a city owned parking lot for this purpose. If Lawler would like to bring his pizza business to town, he should find a privately owned parking spot. Other Business In Brief •Dillon Dombrovski, WSB and Associates, presented the third pay voucher for Zenke, Inc. in the amount of $360,972.78. He discussed the progress of the 2014 street and utility improvement project. He said they are getting close to putting down the base course of pavement. The pay estimate was approved. •The assessment roll was approved for the clean up of 339 Hawley Street. The cost of the clean up ($8,617.36) will be collected over a ten year period with unpaid costs accruing at an interest rate of 5 percent per year.
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Whalan’s emergency siren silenced; repairs underway, council learns By Steve Harris Whalan’s “emergency siren” is currently not working, but plans are underway for corrective measures to change that, the Whalan City Council learned at its monthly meeting on October 13. An apparent water leak at the top of the siren pole, a leak that put moisture into the siren’s electrical system, is the cause of the problem. “The siren was purchased about five years ago, with the use of grant money,” said Mayor Larry Johnson at the council meeting. “The city is now responsible to fix the siren, but we are contacting the electrical company that was involved in the siren’s installation to see if there are warranties or liabilities on that work.” The cost to repair the siren is estimated at $1,832. That would
pay for a refurbished box. (“A totally new electrical box would cost $2,331, but would have the same warranty,” explained Mayor Johnson.) Tri-County Electric will be able to seal the new box—at no charge to Whalan, said Mayor Johnson—to prevent any water getting into that box and once again disrupting the siren’s operation. “I have checked with the League of Minnesota Cities regarding insurance on matters like this,” said Mayor Johnson. “It may be helpful to put in a claim to see what might happen. We’re waiting for more information. Tri-County has said that they are willing to work with Whalan on a payment installation schedule.” Meanwhile, at the present time, no emergency siren is functioning in Whalan.
“I talked to Kevin Beck at the Fillmore County Emergency Management Office and he said the situation is not urgent, given the weather season,” said Johnson. “But it is certainly something we want to move on and resolve, and we are doing that.” Other Whalan Council Business and News •The three trees on Whalan’s boulevard and a large stump behind the Whalan Town Hall, a matter of discussion in last month’s city council meeting, will soon be removed by Dave Norby. •Wes Harding reported that Whalan’s participation in the recent “Taste of the Trail” event was a great success. More than two dozen volunteers pitched in to make it a fun and festive day in Whalan, with more than 3,000 food samples given out to
bikers and visitors. “We’re very happy with the way the event came off,” said Harding, “and especially with the large group of volunteers who helped make it happen. We also had seven vendors participate, and they were very pleased with their sales activity.” •The Murphy residential residence in Whalan has made a request to increase its electric service to its property from 100 amps to 400 amps. The cost will be the responsibility of the property owner, the council affirmed, after a brief discussion on recent precedent-setting situations. The council did learn that 40% of the upgrade cost will be subsidized by Tri-Country Electric. “Tri-County will bill the city for the work,” said Mayor Johnson, “but the balance due amount gets passed directly to the customer.”
The council directed that a letter will be sent to the Murphys and to Tri-County Electric to confirm those financial arrangements. •The Whalan City Council agreed to refund the amount of $250 to Jerry Demaray, in conjunction with his recent variance application fee. •Building permits were discussed and approved for Butch Culbertson (for the building of a 16 x 28 south side addition to his property), and to Mayor Johnson (for a 7 x 6 well house shelter). •It was determined that the City of Whalan will pay the full cost of putting a new water meter in Block 16. The next meeting of the Whalan City Council will take place on Monday, November 10, at 5 p.m. at the Whalan Town Hall.
Minnesota Historical Society announces newest recipients of Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants
41 mid-size and large grants made possible by the Legacy Amendment are awarded to organizations in 23 counties throughout Minnesota for projects of enduring value ST. PAUL, Minn. –The Minnesota Historical Society announces the newest recipients of 41 mid-size ($10,001 - $50,000) and large ($50,001 and up) grants in 23 counties totaling $3.57 million. Mid-size and large grants are awarded once each fiscal year; they provide an unprecedented opportunity for non-profit and educational organizations, government units and tribal organizations to preserve and share the state’s history and cultural heritage. “Many grants approved in this round fund planning and research, essential first steps in any successful history project,” said David Grabitske, manager of outreach services for the Minnesota Historical Society. “Minnesota citizens expect that projects will be done to the highest standards, so I am delighted to see the right steps being taken at the outset to ensure end results will have enduring value.” Each Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant project will preserve and enhance Minnesota’s cultural and historical resources. The competitive grants are awarded according to program guidelines and criteria and professional standards. Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant Recipients: Mid-Size and Large Grants •Fillmore County (Lanesboro), City of Lanesboro, $40,000
Preserving Iconic Heimbygda Lodge, Design Services: To hire a qualified consultant to develop planning documents that will help preserve the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Hall, now Sons of Norway Heimbygda Lodge, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. About Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants The Minnesota Historical Society received a legislative appropriation of $11.2 million for the 2014-2015 biennium for the Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants: $5,525,000 for FY 2014 and $5,675,000 for FY 2015. Grants are available for history and historic preservation projects in three tiers. Small grants of $10,000 or less are awarded quarterly. The next three small grants deadlines are Oct. 10, 2014; Jan. 9, 2015; and April 10, 2015. Applications for midsize and large grants are awarded once in each fiscal year of the biennium. All grants are administered through a competitive process using professional standards and criteria. For more information on the Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants program, including application deadlines, visit legacy.mnhs.org/grants. Applications are accepted only through the MNHS grants portal.
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Rushford hires full-time officer By Kirsten Zoellner The Rushford Police Department is in the midst of several staffing changes, following the recent resignations of officers Wade Anderson and Cody Bellock. The department was comprised of three full-time officers and one part-time officer, Ryan Quanrud. Police Chief Adam Eide sought to replace the positions as soon as possible, and following labor management protocol, recommended Quanrud fill the first open full-time position. “The training and certification list is impressive,” noted City Administrator Steve Sarvi, with reference to an updated listing of Quanrud’s qualifications. The resume boasted some 30 specialty trainings or certifications and several items of volunteer work. Eide also noted Quanrud’s willingness to fill in on every night shift over the last three or four weeks since the other officers’ departure, which he had volunteered to do. The council accepted the chief’s recommendation unanimously. Having previously stressed the need for three full-time officers, the chief has also wasted no time in securing applica-
tions for the remaining vacancy. To date, ten applicants, which were noted as quite diversified, have filed for the position. “I’m excited to get the ball rolling on this,” noted Eide. Applications will be scored upon several factors, including education and experience, before oral interviews will begin. Top applicants will be selected for further interview with a pre-determined panel. Included in the panel are Chief Eide, Administrator Sarvi, Labor Management Committee members Mayor Chris Hallum and Councilor Vern Bunke, as well as local business owner Brad Hoiness, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Officer Mitch Boyum, and a representative from Fillmore County Social Services. “I think it’s good to have community at-large people involved,” noted Bunke in reference to the panel. “It brings different perspective. They are the people being served.” “There’s some ownership in it,” added Eide. The panel will have a brief meeting before interviews begin, to review guidelines of hiring in the public sector,
as it varies from typical hiring practices. Eide hopes to have a recommendation to the council, of two or three potential candidates, by the October 27 council meeting. “We need to make it as fast as possible, but also quality,” stressed Eide. “We need to get something done.” Through the process, the department will also be looking at selecting several candidates from the applicants to fill the part-time officer positions. In the past, the department has relied on up to four part-time officers to fill needs and retain quality time and salary management. Hiring of additional officers will be contingent on applicants passing all necessary background checks and psychiatric evaluations. In other news, the city has approved the final policy related to in-city hunting. Ordinances have already been updated for the new deer management strategy and the policy is the remaining piece leading to the 6-week hunt. Beginning November 15 and continuing through December 31, the hunt will be limited to 20 specially-permitted bow hunters. Hunters will need to secure the permit, pay a $200 fee, and complete an archery proficiency test. Hunters will be provided with mapping of approved zones
The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County and will be required to follow all DNR hunting regulations. The policy will be reviewed annually, and participating in one year’s season will not guarantee participation the following year. Lengthy discussion on whether or not the proficiency portion of the hunt should be renewed annually brought forward several opinions, including how it may affect city liability. “I see no reason to make it a blanket procedure,” stated Bunke.
Also discussed was target practice within the city. Currently, the ordinance states that sites must be approved by Chief Eide. Eide, however, noted his preference that those practicing archery utilize a local sportsman’s club or private property outside the city. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, October 27, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Community garden coming to Harmony By Jade Sexton At the Harmony city council meeting on October 14, Becky Hoff, along with Brenda Pohlman from Fillmore County Public Health and Aaron Bishop from Niagara Cave, approached the city council about starting a community garden. According to Hoff, they have looked at different locations and would like to install the garden behind the community center, where the basketball court is located. The blacktop is broken up, the hoops are in bad shape, and the area is not being used. “We are looking for funding to remove the asphalt and get dirt,” said Hoff. The community garden would be divided into plots approximately 10 feet by 10 feet. People could use these plots to grow vegetables or flowers, and there could possibly be a plot for food that will be donated to food shelves. The location fits their needs well, as Hoff explained it is handicap accessible, and in a central location that the community already uses. Bishop said they would like to use the whole area, but if not, at least the south side, as it receives more sunlight. Illg said the south side of that area is used to store chips used for seal coating when that is done. He asked Hoff if they have considered the Industrial Park area. Hoff said they have looked at many options, but she had some concerns with that idea. For one, it would not be handicap accessible. The location is another issue. “I hesitate to put it on the edge of town, because I feel it would be underused,” said Hoff. Council member Kyle Morem asked about weed control. “Mulch,” replied Hoff. “Mulch, mulch and more mulch.” Planting melons and pumpkins would also help keep the weeds down. Hoff said the Girl Scouts would be willing to volunteer their time. They will also be seeking out other volunteers. Hoff pointed out gardening is a good, healthy activity for community members, and would be a great benefit to the community. Mayor Steven Donney said they should keep planning and let the council know how it’s going. He thought the area would work well, and the city could find another location to store the seal coating chips. Well Project The low bid for the project to create a third well was from EH Renner and Sons, Inc. for $429,695. City Engineer Brett Grabau said that amount was well above the engineer’s estimate. Most of the reason for the high price tag is because of regulations that come from the financing. The project will be paid in part by a grant from DEED (Department of Employment and Economic Development), and financing from PFA (Public Facilities Authority). The contractors are not local, so there are travel and lodging costs, and the contractors and employ-
ees must be paid according to their wage rates. According to Grabau, this adds anywhere from $70,000-$100,000 to the total cost. Grabau pointed out the city has received a $250,000 grant from DEED for the project, but at least half of that will be eaten up by funding regulations. He also added the city has the opportunity to not take the bid, but he doesn’t recommend that. “I suggest awarding it and getting the project started,” he said. Grabau spoke with EH Renner and Sons, and they agreed they could get the job done in 10 months. “It’s a hole in the ground, a well that the city’s going to have for 100 years,” he said. “I know the price is steep, but in the end, the city should come out in the black with the DEED money.” The council accepted the bid. The project has a completion date of September 30, 2015. Grabau said the city will see the plans and specs for the well house around their August meeting. That way they can get that project bid out and it can start as soon as the well is finished. 1st Ave Project Update The contractors raised the castings and paved around them this week. According to Grabau, the final lift of pavement will be placed Thursday or Friday. After that, the contractors have a week to finish the striping, and the project will be complete. Illg noted that residents should
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Johnson spoke to the council about the options the city has regarding the disinfection system. The city currently uses chlorine, but the levels were found to be too high. For the last year, Johnson has been using dechlorinization tablets to decrease the amount of chlorine. The tablets have not been able to reduce the amount of chlorine in the effluent enough to be in compliance without affecting the fecal levels. Johnson has been working with Stantec to come up with a solution to this problem. One option was to create a manhole where the effluent goes into the creek. Someone would have to go there every day to check the levels. This was not a desirable location to take samples. Johnson explained the only other option would be to construct a UV plant to disinfect the water. Johnson said chlorine is a danger-
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ous gas and he’s afraid one day he won’t be able to use it at all anymore. All new plants being constructed use UV to disinfect. The council approved a study to be done by Stantec. This study will help determine which disinfection system would be more cost-effective for the city over a 20-year period. They will look at options for the current system as well as the costs for a new UV system, which would include a new building that would be constructed next to the treatment plant. The cost for the study is $7,200. Chamber of Commerce Council member Debbie Swenson introduced Becky Hoff as the new Chamber of Commerce Director. She also mentioned the Experience Harmony surveys that have been sent out, which will give
not mow the new sod that was placed, as it needs time to take root. There will be an assessment hearing on November 10. Illg has sent out assessments to the residents affected. They will be assessed at five percent for 10 years. Water Tower This summer the city received a quote from Maguire Iron about washing the dirt and mildew off the belly of the water tower. The quote for washing the belly was $4,500. There was discussion at the September meeting about repainting the water tower. Maguire Iron offered a discount if the city chose to paint the entire thing instead of simply washing the belly or painting the roof. The total cost for that See HARMONY Page 34 project would be $28,405. Illg said the water tower is Real Estate scheduled for internal cleaning and inspection next year, and it would be a perfect time to paint the exterior. The water tower has Friday, November 7, 2014 • 10 a.m. to be drained for both projects. SAle held At eItzen CommunIty Center, eItzen, mn The inside of the tower is cleaned and inspected every three years. Darold & Audrey Ranzenberger Family Mayor Donney felt they should 771 State Line Rd, Dorchester, IA wash the tower next year, but wait to paint until it’s serviced in 164 Acres M/L Located in Union City Twp, Sect 7 & 6, Allamakee County, another three years. The coun- Iowa. App. 81 Acres Tillable, Balance Pasture and Woodland. 58 CRS2 32.3 cil approved the $4,500 pressure Acre Corn Base & 13.1 Acres Oats Base wash on the belly for next spring. Illg mentioned they might want A Nice Home , Livestock Buildings, Hunting & Recreational Opportunities. to look at different colors, because Real Estate Brokerage & Closing Agent Attorney William J. Shafer, Waukon IA the cream color shows the mildew, Visit our website for more information or Call and the red color fades quickly. Sweeney Auction Service, Waukon, IA 563-568-2464 Water Treatment www.sweeneyauctionservice.com Maintenance employee Chris
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tomatoes have had blight or virus, it would remain in the plant debris to re-infect next year’s plants. Tree leaves from black walnut and butternut aren’t a good thing to end up on a garden. Juglone, a toxin produced by these trees, causes growth retardation, stunted or deformed growth in susceptible plants and even kills some species. Potatoes and tomatoes are very susceptible. For more on this, contact a Master Gardener or the Extension Office. Black walnut or butternut leaves shouldn’t be used in compost either. Good yard and garden clean-up is important for next year’s plant health.
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My you planted the beautiful amamade for a kid who is new to the Call Toll-free: 1-800-259-1096 later blooming plants sure are ryllis you received at Christmas area, doesn’t have anyone to play getting pollinated. time, don’t forget to dig it, let it with, or is being bullied. “Kids Perennials for the most part can dry down naturally and store it will know if someone is sitting use a little help this time of year. in a cool dry place. there, they need a friend,” she said. There are Buddy Benches in other As phlox and monarda end their How about our lawns? Fall communities as well, including growth, they could be cut off at care is very important for a ground level and removed from healthy green carpet of grass. Preston. Mensink said the Park Board is the site. They usually have pow- When the leaves fall, a light discussing the idea of getting bids dery mildew so they shouldn’t be covering of leaves won’t hurt the lawn. If after you mow you see for lawn care instead of hiring a composted. Iris and peony can be cut back shredded leaves on top of the summer person. Johnson said they if they’ve not already died back. grass, that means you’ll have to thought about that years ago, but Iris borers and botrytis blight rake some off. The grass plants it didn’t seem like the right idea at overwinter in plant debris, so need sunlight. Some trees dump the time. One problem with that be sure to clean all of the plant all of the leaves in a short time. would be a lack of control over materials from them and they You will need to rake them up when the mowing and trimming shouldn’t be composted. or remove them. If you mulch is done. Some plants can be left as is for them, they can be used for mulch Other Business winter interest, like astilbe, conearound the shrubs, if the trees are Mensink said the Harmony flowers, and rudbeckia. Birds healthy. They could also go into Public Library will be celebrating often find these and snack on the the compost. 100 years in 2016. They are planseeds. Most of the grasses benefit If you still need to fertilize your ning to celebrate the top books of if they can remain. Some grasses lawn wait until mid-October to 1916. stand up most of the winter and early Novembers. If you have Illg presented the council with are cover for birds and wildlife. bare patches in your lawn you an updated levy and budget tax Hard frost is an added beauty to can reseed, also. The seed needs comparison based on the decithe grasses. Come spring, rake or to be worked into the soil and sion made at the September meetcomb out the old growth. then germination happens in the ing to set the preliminary levy at Make a drawing of your garden, spring. Know the different types $570,000. The final budget and list the new plans you added this of grass seed so you use the right levy will be approved in Decemyear and know where to watch one. ber. for them next spring. I think I’m Broadleaf control on your Due to the November counYour newspaper has agreed to participate in the Minnesota Display going to remember but don’t. If I lawn can be done until the tem- Ad Network program by running cil meeting falling on Veteran’s flag them the grandkids perature goes below 55 the degrees. these ads in the mainand news sectionmove of your newspaper (not classified section of your newspaper). Day, it was changed to Monday, the flags, as happens at my house, November 10 at At 7 p.m. There times, advertisers may request a specific section. However, the decision is ultimately up to each that doesn’t help either! Keep will be a public assessment meet- Ads newspaper. may need to be decreased/increased slightly in size to fit your column sizes. 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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., OCTOBER 21 •Semcac Bus to Rochester, bus picks up for shopping, 9:35am at B&B Bowl, Prston; 10am at Fountain State Bank. Call 800944-3874 to ride. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Lakewood Apartments, 420 Bench Street SW, Chatfield, MN. .
•Knit it Together, 3:304:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •Cary Griffith,Sam Rivers investigates wolf depredation of local livestock. Preston Public Library, 7pm.
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•Prayer vigil, Faith United Methodist Church, 617 Maple Lane, Spring Valley, 7pm. Community-wide prayer vigil, considering seriousness of today’s issues.
THURS., OCTOBER 23 •Free Senior Coffee and Homemade Dessert, 9am, Clara House of Harmony.* •Story Hour, 11am, Harmony Public Library. No school, no story hour.*
•Cariomona Cemetery Association’s Annual meeting, home of Doris Leeseberg, Preston. 2 pm. •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, call 507-2511771 or 765-2518.*
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•Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN.*
SUN., OCTOBER 26 •“Sharing of the Seasons” table settings, St. Mary’s Parish, Chatfield, noon to 2:30pm.
•Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, South Main St. and Highway 52.*
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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: FORECLOSURE Court File No. [23-CV-14-108 J MARINE CREDIT UNION, vs. JULE EVENSON, aka JULIE K. EVENSON, and Plaintiff, JOHN DOE EVENSON, unknown spouse of Julie Evenson, Defendants. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE UNDER JUDGMENT AND DECREE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of a Judgment made and entered in the above entitled matter on July 7,2014, by the District Court of Fillmore County Minnesota, a certified copy of which has been delivered to me directing the sale of the premises herein after described, to satisfy the amount adjudged due the plaintiff in the above-entitled action from the defendants, as described in the Judgment, the undersigned Sheriff of Fillmore County Minnesota will sell at public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash as follows: DATE: Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 10:00am LOCATION: Main Lobby of the Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore Street E, Preston, MN 55965. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: See Exhibit “A” PROPERTY ADDRESS: 701 North Mill Street, Rushford, Minn. 55971 The property shall be sold, together with all improvements and buildings located thereon, and all rights, title, claim and demand of any nature whatsoever of the defendants in and to the mortgaged premises described above, or any part thereof; that all estates, rights, title and interest of any nature whatsoever, in any way belonging or relating to the mortgaged premises, together with all equipment, fixtures or other property of any kind whatsoever owned by the defendants and located on the mortgaged premises, and all leases and other agreements effecting the use of the occupancy of the mortgaged premises now or herein after entered into, the right to receive and apply rents, issues and profits from the mortgaged premises, and all the proceeds of the foregoing, together with the premises. Dated this 15th day of September, 2014. Fillmore county SHERIFF Daryl Jensen Exhibit “A” Part of Outlot 1 in SE 114 of the SE 114 of Section 11, Township 104, Range 8, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Outlot 2 in the said SE 114 of the SE 114, Section11,Township104,Range8;thenceEast 280 feet; thence South 175 feet; thence West 208 feet; thence North 175 feet to the place of beginning. EXCEPTING therefrom the following· tracts: Land Easement to State of Minnesota shown in Book 176 page 356 Register of Deeds, Fillmore County, Minnesota and EXCEPTING therefrom the West 80 feet of said part of Outlot I in SE 114 of the SE 114 Section 11, Township 104, Range 8, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Property Address: 701 North Mill Street, Rushford, MN 55971 Parcel No. 06.0015.000 Publish 22,29,6,13,20,27
appointment. The application indicates that no personal representative has been apPointed in another county of Minnesota whose appointment has not been terminated. 10. Administration. The decedent’s Will does not specify that administration of the estate Is to be supervised or unsupervised. 11. Bond. The decedent’s Will does not specify whether bond is required. 12. Determination of Heirs. The decedent’s heirs under Minnesota law are as identified in the application. IT IS ORDERED: 1. The application is accepted. 2. The Will is informally probated. 3. Jerry Wendt is informally appointed as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate, with. 4. Letters Testamentary will issue after Jerry Wendt flies a statement of acceptance and oath. Dated: October 9, 2014 James Attwood Registrar Publish 20
Reiland, State of Minnesota, Kuehn Bros. Properties, LLC, Sarah Kohn, Brent Kohn, Peggy Babbitt, Hubert Babbitt, Diane Nordhorn, Gary Nordhorn, Cordell Wilkins, Marcus Cowles, Wm. M Green, John Q. Farmer, John T. Cowles, Mary J. Cowles, Emma Sumner, F. C. Johnson, Charles L. Colman, Flora P. Johnson, William H. Strong, Abner N. Hart, H. S. Hart, H. M. Lovell, Helen Augusta Hart, H. S. Hart, Flora F. Johnson, Bertha L. Drinkall, Eudora J. Duncan, John Frederick, J. F. Goyen, Richard P. Sheldon, Barbara J. Sheldon, also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the complaint herein, including the heirs at law and legatees and devisees of any of the foregoing Defendants who are deceased. Defendants, YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at: Springer & Gumbel, P.A. 141 West Fillmore St. P.O. Box 469 Preston, MN. 55965. 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. you will lose your case if you do not send a written response to the complaint to the person who signed the summons. If you do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. legal assistance. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. alternative dispute resolution. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. this lawsuit may affect or bring into question title to real property located in fillmore county, state of minnesota: EXHIBIT “A” LEGAL DESCRIPTION QUIET TITLE ACTION That part of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 ) of Section 33, Township 103 North, Range 13 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast Corner of said SW 1/4; hence North 89 degrees 31 minutes 59 seconds West (assumed bearing) along the South line of said Southwest Quarter, 809.00 feet to the point of beginning of the tract of land to be herein described; thence North 01 degree 42 minutes 01 second East, 2399.66 feet to the Easterly Right-of-Way line of the now abandoned Chicago and North Western Transportation Company Railroad; thence North 58 degrees 15 minutes 24 seconds West at right-angles to the centerline of said abandoned Railroad, 100.00 feet to the Westerly R.O.W. line of said abandoned Railroad; thence South 31 degrees 44 minutes 36 seconds West along said Westerly R.O.W. line, 2867.78 feet to said South line of said SW 1/4; thence South 89 degrees 31 minutes 59 seconds East along said South line, 1522.68 feet to the point of beginning and containing 45.22 acres, more or less. Subject to easement for C.S.A.H. No. 12 across the Southerly line thereof. Subject to any other easements of record. The object of this action is to determine that the defendants have no right, title, estate, interest or lien in or on the above described real estate. notice of no personal claim No personal claim is made against any
of the defendants in the action above entitled. /s/ Scott K. Springer, Attorney Springer & Gumbel, P. A. 141 W. Fillmore St. Preston, MN. 55965 Attorney ID#0313695 The undersigned hereby acknowledge that pursuant to Minn. Stat. §549.211, subd. 2, costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney and witness fees may be awarded to the opposing party or parties in this litigation if the court should find that the undersigned acted in bad faith, asserting a claim or defense that is frivolous and that is costly to the other party, asserted an unfound position solely to delay the ordinary course of the proceedings or to harass, or committed a fraud upon the court. Publish 29,6,13
Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Attorney Daniel E. Dunn Main Street Law Offices, LLC 504 Main Street, Suite 200 P.O. Box 1627 La Crosse, WI 54602-1627 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Marine Credit Union – Peterson 322 Mill Street Peterson, MN 55962 MAIN STREET LAW OFFICES is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously receediv a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. Publish 15. 22, 29, 6, 13, 20
notice of mortgage foreclosure sale DATE: September 29, 2014 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: February 27, 2009 2. Mortgagors: James S. Schueler and Beth L.Schueler, husband and wife 3. Mortgagees: Marine Credit Union, aka Marine Credit Union - Peterson 4. Recording Information: Recorded on March 3, 2009, as Document Number 370001, in the Office of the Fillmore County Recorder, Minnesota. 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: N/A INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 06.0471.020 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Lot 46 in Block 5 of Stebbins Addition to the City of Rushford, Fillmore County, Minnesota, also described as: Beginning at a point 66 feet West of the Southwest corner of Lot 35 in Block 4 of said Stebbins Addition, on a line parallel with the North line of Center Street, SS Stebbins Addition to said Town (now city) of Rushford; thence North 50 feet; thence West 100 feet; thence South 50 feet; thence East 100 feet to the point of beginning. Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens) [ ] 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 601 N. 2nd Street, Rushford, MN 55971 other foreclosure data 9. The person holding the Mortgage: [check one] [ ] is a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are [ ]. The transaction agent’s mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is [ ]. [ ] 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/are Marine Credit Union. 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is [ ]. INFORMATION REGARDING Foreclosure 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $ 110,860.00. 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: $[ ]. 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 November 20, 2014, 10:00 a.m., at Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN 55965. 15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six months after the date of sale. 16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on April 23, 2015. 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
Notice Algaedyne Corporation is in the process of dissolving and has filed intent to dissolve on September 26, 2014, with the Minnesota Secretary of State. All claims must be filed with the company at PO Box 323, Preston, MN 55965, by December 29, 2014. Publish 20, 27, 3,10
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-14-752 In Re: Estate of Laverne A Wendt, Decedent. STATEMENT OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND ORDER OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Jerry Wendt filed an Application for the Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative with the Registrar. After considering the application, the Registrar determine. the following: .1. Application and Verification. The application is complete. The applicant has made oath or affirmation that the statements contained in the application are true to the best of the applicant’s knowledge and belief. 2. Interest of Applicant. The applicant appears from the applicalion to be an Interesled person as defined by Minnesota law. 3. Venue. Based on the statements In the application, venue is proper. 4. Notice. Any notice required by Minnesota law has been given. 5. Testamentary Documents. The decedent’s last Will is comprised of a Will dated February 20, 1984, and a Codicil daled March S, 2003 6. Location or Disposition of Testamentary Documents. The original documents constituting the decedent’s Will are In the Court’s possession. 7. Elapsed Time. The decedent died on September 13, 2014. More than 120 hours but not more than three (3) year. have passed since the decedent’s death. 8. Survival of Heirs. All persons identified as heirs have survived the decedent by at least 120 hours.The decedent left no surviving spouse. 9. Information about the Personal Representative. Jerry Wendt seeks appoinlment as personal representative. From the statements In the application, Jerry Wendt has priority entitlement to appointment, has not been disqualified, and has not renounced
City of peterson notice of general election Notice is hereby given that the following terms of office will expire January 1 and will be voted on at the General Election Tuesday, November 4th at the Rushford Village Community Center, 43038 State Hwy 30, Rushford Village, MN 55971 for Arendahl Township, The City of Peterson, and The City of Rushford Village. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Absentee ballots may be obtained from Fillmore County Auditors Office, 507-765-4701 Mayor – 2 year term 2 Council Seats – 4 year terms Megan Grebe, Clerk Publish 20,27 Tri-county electric public notice Tri-County Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity provider and employer. If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (PDF), found online at http://www. ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 6329992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. Publish 20 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Quiet Title Court File No. 23-CV-14-708 Carllie A. Marzolf Trust Plaintiff, vs. Knut Levosen, Kare Levosen, aka Kari Levosen, Caroline Oleson, John Kingsley, Cordelle Wilkens, Thaddeus A. Wilkens, Emilus Parsons, A. N. Hart, aka Abner Hart, Jane L. Hart, H. S. Hart, P. S. Kelley, Kevin A. Hart, H. J. Hart, Karen Hart, Lucy N. Cowles, Manus Cowles, J. Q. Farmer, J. Q. Farmer, as Executor of the Estate of Manus Cowles, D. B. Cowles, Adaline Cowles, William Green, Antoinette Green, John Cowles, Mary Cowles, Emma Cowles, Joel Sumner, Helen Sumner, M.M. Cowles, Helen M. S. Cowles, T. B. Johnson, Flora Johnson, Southern Minnesota Railroad Company, Lyman Lamb, Simon Stevens, W. H. Strong, P. M. Strong, H. N. Lovell, Louisa Lovell, Helen N. Hart, Harriet H. Bar, Lawrence Bar, John Bar, Caroline Bar, Helen A. Hart, U. S. Hart, Truman Johnson, The Winona & South Western Railway Company, John G. Drinkall, Bertha Drinkall, Thad A. Wilkins, Medera E. Wilkins, Hobart E. Duncan, Endora J. Hobart, John Dale, Louis A. Bumgardner, Emma Bumgardner, Endora J. Duncan, E. H. Anderson, Sophia Anderson, Mrs. M. R. Scott, Spring Brook Farm, Eddie H. Anderson, Lui Dumke, Anna H. Dumke, Fred Krahn, Thad Wilkins, Elizabeth Pearl Wilkins, J. D. Nolan, R. L. Drinkall, Florence Drinkall, Roy L. Drinkall, Elmer Anderson, as Administrator Of the Estate of John Frederick William Krahn, James F. Goven, Mary Goyen, E. A. Evjen, Eshter Evjen, Mac Skyhawk, Selma Skyhawk, William F. Funk, Effie M. Funk, Fred H. Peters, Margaret E. Peters, Walter W. Eickelberg, aka Walter Eickelberg, Laura Eickelberg, Joseph Mlinar, Emily Mlinar, Hanna Mining Company, N. S. Hart, W. N. Strong, Julia Turner, Robert Schooley, Shirley A. Bergman, as Administratrix of Estate of Robert Schooley, Robert L. McKee, Kay A. McKee, Chicago North Western Railway Company, Chicago and North Western Transportation Company, Charles Toft, Charles I. Toft, Margy Dene Toft, L. P. Cooper, Eloise T. Cooper, Harold Holmes, Wanda Holmes, David I. Gardemann, Byrene L. Gardemann, Lawrence P. Cooper, Jr., Joyce Cooper Digerness, Dale J. Digerness, Farmers Home Administration, Elmer L. Zink, Anes I. Zink, Gene G. Reiland, aka Gene
notice of general election INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 239 RUSHFORD-PETERSON STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the general election has been called and will be held in and for Independent School District No. 239, Rushford-Peterson, State of Minnesota, on Tuesday, the 4th day of November , 2014, for the purpose of electing three school board members for four year terms. The ballot shall provide as follows: INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTERS To vote, completely fill in the oval(s) next to your choice(s) like this: SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 239 (RUSHFORD-PETERSON) VOTE FOR UP TO THREE EVAN MEIER JON PETTIT RYAN OIAN DEAN MIERAU DAVID ANSELL LEN STRAPP TREVOR AUMAN JOYCE IVERSON write-in, if any write-in, if any write-in, if any The combined polling places for this election and the precincts served by those polling places will be as follows: FILLMORE COUNTY: Arendahl Township, City of Peterson and Rushford Village vote at Rushford Village Hall, 40008 Highway 30 West, Rushford; Holt Township at Lanesboro Community Hall, 202 Parkway South, Lanesboro; Norway Township at Norway Town Hall, 44005 County 10, Rushford; Preble Township at Preble Town Hall, 18132 Highway 43, Mabel; and City of Rushford at Rushford City Hall, 101 North Mill Street, Rushford. WINONA COUNTY: Fremont Township at Fremont Town Hall, 29589 County Highway 29; Hart Township at Wilson Fire Station, Highway 43 and I-90; Saratoga Township at Saratoga Town Hall, 12835 County Road 6 and Wiscoy Township at Wiscoy Town Hall, 28770 County Road 17. HOUSTON COUNTY: Money Creek Township and Yucatan Township at the Houston Fire Station, 110 Westgate Drive, Houston. Any eligible voter residing in the school district may vote at said election at the polling place designated above for the precinct in which he or she resides. A voter must be registered to vote to be eligible to vote in this election. An unregistered individual may register to vote at the polling place on election day. BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD Dated: October 14, 2014 /s/ Julie Koop /s/ Julie Koop School District Clerk Publish 20, 27
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Summary of Minutes October 7, 2014 County Board Meeting The Fillmore County Board met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION 2014-051: Amendment to Section 604.04, #1 of Zoning Ordinance RESOLUTION 2014-052: Amended Waters of United States definition by Environmental Protection Agency to not be implemented The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda. • the following amended Consent Agenda: 1. September 23, 2014 County Board minutes with language change. 2. Payment of 4th quarter invoice to Community and Economic Development Associates for economic development staffing services. 3. Overnight stay for Health Educator to attend 2014 Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths Conference. 4. Overnight stay for Auditor/Treasurer, Finance Officer and Assessor to attend tax program meeting. 5. Regular status for Michelle Gatzke, RN. 6. Voluntary request for demotion for employee #1024. • access permit for Daniel B. Miller to County Road 3, Section 20, Bloomfield Township. • Change Order #2 from Generation X Construction, LLC for Greenleafton Wastewater Project. • Change Order #1 from Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Greenleafton Wastewater Project. • Operation & Maintenance Contract for Greenleafton Wastewater Project. • move regular meeting from November 18th to November 4th, along with Department Head. • 2015-2017 Local #49 Union Contract. • hire of Scott Johnson, as replacement PC/Network Technician. • quote and purchase of automated external defibrillators and supplies for final year of AED grant. • low bid from RDO Equipment for purchase of 2015 624K John Deere Loader. • low bid from Nuss Truck and Equipment for a 2005 Sterling LT9513 410hp Lowboy Truck. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount DS Solutions, Inc., supplies $1,395.00 Hanson Controls, services $500.00 M & I Lockbox, services $20,042.61 MCF- Lino Lakes, wage expense $517.50 McKesson Medical-Surgical, supplies $3,075.30 Moore Medical, supplies $575.54 Preston Service Plus, services $1,046.49 Regents of the University of Minnesota, intern $1,238.40 Schilling Supply Company, supplies $605.57 Seachange Printing & Marketing Services, ballots $12,072.04 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $41,068.45 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (52 bills - not listed) $8,232.62 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $49,301.07 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount American Engineering Testing, Inc., services $6,340.90 Bauer Built, Inc., services $1,502.50 Boyer Trucks, equipment purchase $179,286.34 Cargill, Inc., salt $25,970.39 Carquest, parts $935.02 Dave Syverson Freightliner, parts $735.98 H & L Mesabi, parts $4,081.10 Henry G. Meigs, LLC, services $21,897.70 Hovey Oil Co., Inc., gas $18,162.79 Meigs Advantage LLC, services $2,190.60 Ronco Engineering Co., Inc., supplies $793.18 Sorum & Sons, Orval, rock $894.30 Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., services $29,787.00 Western Petroleum Company, supplies $4,675.36 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $297,253.16 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (14 bills - not listed) $2,361.49 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $299,614.65 SANITATION FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Liberty Tire Recycling, LLC., services $991.28 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $991.28 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (3 bills - not listed) $631.40 TOTAL SANITATION FUND $1,622.68 AIRPORT FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Professional Engineering Services, services $2,523.50 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $2,523.50 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (2 bills - not listed) $501.19 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND $3,024.69 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Bobbie Vickerman, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 20
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Notice of general election INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 239 RUSHFORD-PETERSON STATE OF MINNESOTA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the general election has been called and will be held in and for Independent School District No. 239, Rushford-Peterson, State of Minnesota, on Tuesday, the 4th day of November, 2014, for the purpose of approving bonds for an Early Childhood – Twelfth Grade Center. The ballot shall provide as follows: To vote, completely fill in the oval next to your choice, like this: _____________________________________ To vote for a question, fill in the oval next new to the word “YES” for that question. To vote against a question, fill in the oval next to the word “NO” for that question. SCHOOL DISTRICT BALLOT QUESTION APPROVAL OF BONDS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD-TWELFTH GRADE CENTER YES/NO Shall the School Board of Independent School District No. 239, Rushford-Peterson, be authorized to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $38,165,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school facilities, including the construction and equipping of a new Early ChildhoodTwelfth Grade Center? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE. The combined polling places for this election and the precincts served by those polling places will be as follows: FILLMORE COUNTY: Arendahl Township, City of Peterson and Rushford Village vote at Rushford Village Hall, 40008 Highway 30 West, Rushford; Holt Township at Lanesboro Community Hall, 202 Parkway South, Lanesboro; Norway Township at Norway Town Hall, 44005 County 10, Rushford; Preble Township at Preble Town Hall, 18132 Highway 43, Mabel; and City of Rushford at Rushford City Hall, 101 North Mill Street, Rushford. WINONA COUNTY: Fremont Township at Fremont Town Hall, 29589 County Highway 29; Hart Township at Wilson Fire Station, Highway 43 and I-90; Saratoga Township at Saratoga Town Hall, 12835 County Road 6 and Wiscoy Township at Wiscoy Town Hall, 28770 County Road 17. HOUSTON COUNTY: Money Creek Township and Yucatan Township at the Houston Fire Station, 110 Westgate Drive, Houston. Any eligible voter residing in the school district may vote at said election at the polling place designated above for the precinct in which he or she resides. A voter must be registered to vote to be eligible to vote in this election. An unregistered individual may register to vote at the polling place on election day. BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL BOARD Dated: October 14, 2014 /s/ Julie Koop /s/ Julie Koop School District Clerk Publish 20,27
Sealed Bid Farm Land Sale 72 acres of Prime Farm Land, Spring Valley, Minnesota Legal Description: The W 1/2 NW 1/4. of Sec. 15-102-13, except approximately 3.98 acre parcel and a 3.76 acre parcel, to be more fully described on the purchase agreement. The full legal description and a copy of the purchase agreement is available by request from the Law Office of Shawn Vogt Sween, LLC, at 507-7544555 or shawn@svslawoffice.com. The farm is located two miles south of Spring Valley along Highway 63 and a sealed bid sign is erected upon the property. All potential bidders shall deliver or mail a sealed bid by October 3 1, 2014, at 5:00 pm, to the Law Office of Shawn Vogt Sween, LLC, ATTN: SEALED BIDSOLSON FARM, 104 Main St S, Grand Meadow, MN 55936. The written bid shall state the bidder’s name, address, telephone number, and total bid price for the parcel, and be signed by the bidder. The owners shall review the sealed bids and the top bidders shall be contacted and provided a purchase agreement. All contacted bidders then may complete, sign and submit a Purchase Agreement, together with $20,000.00 in certified funds earnest money made payable to “SVS Trust.” Contacted bidders shall have the right to submit their purchase agreement and increase their purchase price at any time before November 10, 2014, at 1:00 pm, aner which time the Sellers shall meet and choose the successful bidder. The Sellers reserve the right to accept or reject any and all bids. Rejected bids shall have their earnest money returned. Closing shall occur on or before December 15, 2014, at the Law Office of Shawn Vogt Sween, LLC. Possession will be given on the date of closing. Real estate taxes due and payable in 2014 shall be paid by the Sellers. Taxes payable in subsequent years shall be paid by the Buyer. Buyer shall be responsible for updating abstract, their own title work, their own attorney fees, and all other customary Buyer costs. Publish 29, 6, 13, 20, 27
The family of Marge Sikkink would like to thank everyone for the caring and sympathy shown to us since the death of our mom. A special thanks to Pastor Betsy and Bob Peters for making the memorial service special to our family. Also a very special thank you to the great team at the Harmony Care Center. She enjoyed you all-your end of life care was wonderful. Mom is smiling down at us and is at peace. Thanks again! Ann and Roger Patten and family Polly and Jim Harstad and family Randy Sikkink and family Jim Sikkink t20- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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EMPLOYMENT Experienced grain cart operator to work until Dec. 1, 2014. Call 507-2597475. h6, 13, 20- x Root River Hardwoods is seeking individuals to fill two full time positions for a CDL Truck Driver and for a CDL Prentice Loader Truck Driver. Benefit Package and Retirement plan available. Call for information at 507765-2284. Apply at 1300 Energy Drive, Hwy 52 North, Preston, MN 55965. h13, 20- o
EMPLOYMENT Opening for a full-time receptionist/ accounting assistant in Preston, Mn. Previous bookkeeping/accounting experience a plus, but will train the right person. This is an hourly position - Monday through Friday, 8-5, with seasonal overtime. Hourly rate will be based on experience. If you are dependable, friendly, willing to learn, and like a challenge, send your resume and letter of interest to xyzsearch218@gmail.com. h20,27- o
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• 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.
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Green Lea Manor is LookinG for speciaL peopLe who want to Make a difference. Must be caring, compassionate, and a team player.
part-time rn/Lpn and part-time & full-time cna shifts available. Bonus Pay on weekends and shift differential. Contact Joyce or stop by for an application.
“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
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The City of Rushford Village is accepting applications for a full-time Public Works/Maintenance Supervisor. The position is responsible for the maintenance of city streets, city sewer, municipal water, fleet, facilities, storm water, and parks. Minimum qualifications include HS Diploma or equivalent with experience in wastewater/municipal water operations, including a valid Class B commercial license with air brake endorsement, Class D water operator certificate and Class SD wastewater operator certificate or be able to obtain within 1 year of hire. Applicant must be dependable, selfmotivated and have the ability to work independently or on a team when necessary. Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications. Application and Job Description may be obtained from the City’s website http://www.rushfordvillage.govoffice.com or call 507-864-7974. Deadline for applications is noon on Friday, October 31st, 2014
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Drug Testing & Background screen required APPly in Person AT CMG 3707 Commercial Dr. SW Rochester, 55902 Or call 507-923-4955 We look forward to meeting you!
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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 part-time 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 •Life & Accidental Death and Disability •Generous, Flexible PTO •Tuition Reimbursement •Supplemental Insurance Benefits through AFLAC Application/resume should be forwarded to: Chosen Valley Care Center, Attn: Director of Nursing, 1102 Liberty St. SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or applications may be downloaded at www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com (EOE/AA)
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EMPLOYMENT Help wanted for driving 4-wheel drive JD tractor for fall work. Farm Background helpful. For more information and job application, call Tails End Services. 507-875-2522. h20,27- o
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nursing assistant • Day Shift dietary aide • Part-Time Bremmer Suites aide • On Call Various Shifts, Flexible Scheduling
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Accepting applications for Supervisory and Direct Care who have a desire to work with individuals with disabilities in Spring Valley and Harmony area. Cardinal offers excellent pay, benefits and a great culture! To learn about the positions available, the Cardinal experience and apply online, visit us at www.cardinalofminnesota.com
FILLMORE COUNTY DAC POSITION AVAILABLE-ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
The Fillmore County DAC seeks a part-time administrative assistant who reports to the Executive Director. The successful candidate will have: strong computer skills in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), ability to communicate effectively, experience in billing for client services, strong organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy, ability to effectively prioritize and manage competing responsibilities, knowledge and principles of basic office management and organization. Preferred Qualifications: proficiency with Microsoft Office Software, experience working for a non-profit organization, familiarity working with people with disabilities. Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED. Two years of college preferred. Minimum two years clerical or administrative experience required. EOE. If interested, call Lori at 507-765-3378 Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. for an application. Position open until filled.
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Chosen Valley Care Center has a great opportunity for an RN or LPN to join our health care team. We are looking for a nurse who is energenic and compassionate, who wants to put their clinical skills to work in a fast paced long term care facility, working with a variety of complex clinical cares. We currently have a part time position available. We offer 12 hour shifts and every 3rd weekend. Please send an application and resume to Attn: Director of Nursing, Chosen Valley Care Center, 1102 Liberty St. SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or e-mail cm@chosenvalleyseniorliving.com (EOE/AA)
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grAPhiC dESigNEr versed in Adobe Creative Suite programs. Starting with a flexible schedule with opportunities for growth into a full-time position. This job will be the right fit for someone with great attention to detail, positive customer relations skills and a flair for design. Candidates with experience in web design a plus. Please send a letter of interest and design samples to Editor, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN, 55965 or email to jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com. www.fillmorecountyjournal.com
On The Crunchy Side - Is hiring restaurant staff: servers/bartenders and cooks/kitchen help. Will train. Apply in person, ask for Lisa or Miles. h13,20,27,3,10,17,- o New motel in Rushford in need of a desk attendant/housekeeper to clean guests rooms. Part-time, mainly weekends and holidays. Occasionally cover manager during the week. Inquiries to Loken’s Rushford Inn. 507-864-2222. h20, 27- o
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Person to work construction. Must have drivers license and be willing to travel. Steel ConStruCtorS InC. Spring Valley, Mn • 507.346.2374
Hammell equipment
at the Harmony location has an immeDiate opening for a Full-time eXpeRienCeD COunteR paRtS peRSOn. Eitzen and Chatfield locations have an opening for an eXpeRienCeD meCHaniC. Applicants should have experience with farm equipment. Computer knowledge and parts experience helpful. Wage depends on experience and benefits are available. If interested, please stop in at Hammell Equipment at 330 n. main in Harmony.
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Full and part time help to work on an auction sale cleanup crew and farm help with harvest and beef cow operation. part time help will be busy through december. Clean up crew help must be available to travel. all motels paid and a daily food allowance provided. Farm help must be able to operate late model farm equipment.
Stop in at GeHlinG auCtion Company’S Corporate oFFiCe 21257 uS 52 • preston, mn for an application
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.
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FILLMORE COUNTY is accepting applications for part-time intermittent DEPUTY SHERIFFS. The Deputy Sheriff is responsible for preserving law and order, enforcing laws and protecting the rights of all persons. The successful candidate will be dependable, able to work varying hours and respond at times on short notice. Minimum Qualifications: Must be POST licensed or eligible by the application deadline, have valid driver’s license, be a U.S. citizen, be able to perform essential functions of the position and free of any disqualifying criminal or driving record history. Successful applicants must undergo a physical and psychological examination and successfully complete a background check. Starting salary is $20.9139 per hour. Application materials may be obtained online at www.co.fillmore.mn.us, in person at the Fillmore County Coordinator’s Office, 101 Fillmore Street, P.O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965, or by phone (507)765-4566. Applicants must complete all application materials to be considered; resumes may be included, but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. County employees are eligible to apply along with the public. Application deadline: Friday, October 31, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. EOE. h13, 20, 27- o
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Newer 2-3 bedroom home in Rushford. 1 car garage. Washer and dryer. No pets. 507-459-2970. r20,27- x
Looking for a place to celebrate an event? Birthday parties, anniversaries, baby showers! Cost is $25 for up to 2 hours. Includes large TV for games or movies. Bathroom facilities. Free Internet access. Located in Preston. Capacity of up to 25 people. Call 507-251-5297. r4/7tfn-x
For Sale: 3 Bed - 2 Bath Acreage. 2 AC. Edge of Fountain O/A. Price $159,900. Call 507-259-6961. h9/22tfno
FILLMORE COUNTY is accepting applications for part-time intermittent JAILERS. Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, certified or within 6 months become certified in CPR and First Aide, and must be of good physical condition and able to lift and carry 25 to 50 lb. of weight. The successful candidate will be dependable, able to work varying hours and respond at times on short notice. Starting salary is $18.8204/ hr., according to the 2014 union contract. Application materials may be obtained online at www.co.fillmore. mn.us, in person at the Fillmore County Coordinator’s Office, 101 Fillmore Street, P.O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965, or by phone (507)765-4566. Applicants must complete all application materials to be considered; resumes may be included, but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. County employees are eligible to apply along with the public. Application deadline: Friday, October 31, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. EOE. h13, 20, 27- o
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HELP WANTED! MAKE $1000 A WEEK mailing brochures from home! Genuine Opportunity! No experience required. Start Immediately! www. mailingconnection.com (VOID IN SD) (MCN) DRIVERS: NEED CDL A OR B, to relocate vehicles from area body plants to various locations throughout U.S. No forced dispatch -We specialize in continuation trips to reduce deadhead!!! 800/501-3783 or www.mamotransportation.com under Careers. (MCAN) GREAT JOBS In oil fields! Potentially earn $100,000+ annually. Housing available. Class A CDL w/doubles/triples, hazmat & tank endorsements. Lunderby Trucking. Send resume tim@lunderbys. com. (MCAN) HAMLIN COUNTY FARMERS Coop of Hayti, SD is seeking a qualified General Manager. This $40M cooperative offering grain marketing full service retail agronomy, energy (bulk / retail), and feed (bulk / bagged). Grain, agronomy, energy, feed, and service as well as financial and personal management experience required. Email: larry.fuller@chsinc. com or fax (888/653-5527) resume to: Larry Fuller, 5213 Shoal Drive, Bismarck ND 58503. (MCAN)
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For rent: 2 bedroom, spacious, quiet and clean upstairs apartment in downtown Lanesboro. Appliance furnished and utilities included. No smoking or pets. Deposit and references required. Available November 1, 2014. Contact Lori at 507-421-1089. r20tfn- 0
Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o
START AFFORDING YOUR RENT!! Studio & 1 bd immediate openings in Harmony, Lanesboro, Mabel & Ostrander. Family & senior rentals! Flexible leases and deposit payment plans! Free apps & tours! 507-451-8524 www.lifestyleinc. net tdd 507-451-0704. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. r20,27,3, 10- o
For Rent: large 3 bedroom house with double garages in Harmony, available November 1, 2014. No smokers. Call 951-0399. r13, 20- x
For rent in Preston: 1 bedroom apartment. $300/mo. 507-765-4521 or 507-272-9889. r13, 20- o
Newly remodeled 3 bdrm house with large 2+ car garage for sale or rent in Chatfield. $750/month. No smoking. No pets. Call 507-273-1470. Leave message. r13, 20 - o
2 Bedroom trailer and garage for rent, Lanesboro. Available immediately. Call 888-384-7185. r7/21tfn-o Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available Immediately. 765-2131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfno
Scenic View TownhomeS • Spacious 2 & 3 bedrooms • Attached garages included • Beautiful area • Starting at $505 Income restrictions apply. 507-864-7880 • Rushford, MN www.paramark.us
Nice 3BR house for rent in Spring Valley. No smoking. No pets. $650/ month. Call 507-273-1470. Leave message. r13, 20- o
Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Do you need storage while in the process of moving? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x
are you at least 55 years or Better, HanDICaPPeD or DIsaBleD? lakewood apartments located in beautiful downtown Chatfield mn • Rent based on income (30%) • Clean, safe, quiet and friendly environment • Off-street Parking and on site laundry • Heat paid • Pets welcome
• 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
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$154,900 311 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD #4057107
$134,900 416 RIVER ST SW, CHATFIELD
#4052425
• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Main floor living • Vinyl siding • Bamboo flooring • New windows • Deck • Patio • 2nd Story master suite w/walk-in closet & den area • Move-in Condition • Short walk to downtown
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 baths • 0.33 Acre • Private backyard • Brand new kitchen • Remodeled baths • New flooring • Fireplace • Vinyl windows • Upgraded Appliances • Steel siding • Deck • Storage shed • Close to School
5.22 ACRES
#4049684
• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Blacktop Road. • Remodeled with tons of improvements • Barn w/lean too • 2-Garages • Workshop • Fenced pasture • Spring fed creek • New septic
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$179,900 303 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD #4057650
• 2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car garage • 1510 sq. ft. • Open layout • 9’ Ceilings • Paneled doors • Gas fireplace • Private covered patio • No steps • No lawn mowing or snow removal
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18379 COUNTY 102, CHATFIELD
#4057370
3 ACRES
• 2 Bedrooms plus lower level den for 3rd • 2 Updated baths • Main floor living • New roof • Replacement windows & doors • Fireplace • Ceramic & wood floors • Finished lower level • 2 Car garage is heated and finished • Move-in-Ready!
10512 55TH ST SE, EYOTA
$189,900
$139,900 #4050177
• 2 Bedroom • Main floor laundry • 2,030 sq. ft. • Updated kitchen & bath • Hardwood floors • Ceramic tile • Vinyl siding • Replacement windows • Great starter home or ideal for the one downsizing
#4054717
• 2 Bedrooms • Den • Full basement • Patio • New roof & windows • Very Economical • 2 Car garage plus extra off street parking • Well maintained • Move-in condition
421 3RD WAY SE, DOVER
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• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Full baths • Open layout
313 FILLMORE ST W, PRESTON
#4057011
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 baths • 2 Car Garage • Built-ins • New windows • Open staircase • Gas fireplace • Original woodwork & hardwood floors • Leaded windows • New appliances • Totally remodeled kitchen & baths
ACREAGE CLOSE IN WITH CITY UTILITIES
LD• 2 Car Gar, • Fenced yard SO • 4 Bedroom • 3 Bath 23824 COUNTY 117, PRESTON
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416 GROVE ST.LD NE, CHATFIELD
CHATFIELD ORCHARD RIDGE LOTS – BANK OWNED 2 Walkout townhome lots with private backyards. This upscale neighborhood is on a paved dead end road with city utilities. Only $20,000/each.
WONDERFUL HORSE SET-UP
#4057791
• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Built in 1950 • 1.8 acres • Main floor living • Paneled doors • Hardwood floors • Steel roof • Master suite with walk-in closet & private bath • Vinyl siding • Multiple outbuildings
PRESTON – Carimona Township – Two wooded parcels containing approximately 21 acres. Ideal building site or weekend cabin site. Excellent hunting and recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiasts. #4056711 $89,900. CHATFIELD – APPROVED BUILDING SITE (37.01 acres) along a hard surface road only 12 miles Southeast of Rochester. This parcel is heavily wooded and sits high on the hill overlooking the Root River valley. Excellent hunting! #4050564 $189,900. FOUNTAIN – Large level lot (132’ x 300’) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 RACINE – Lyman’s Second Subdivision. Located in newer development on cul-de-sac street with city utilities, choice of builder and covenant controlled. Hurry only 3 lots available. Prices starting at $19,900.
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11 ACRES
$159,900 340 HWY 52 N, FOUNTAIN
LOTS AND ACREAGES FOR SALE
104 FILLMORE ST E, WYKOFF
35710 290TH ST, LANESBORO
• 3 Bedrooms • Hobby Farm • Attached garage • 3 Bedroom • Updated bath • Nice private setting • Steel siding • Deck • 15 Minutes to Rochester • 2 Staircases • Wood floors • Fresh paint in & out • Fenced pasture w/ creek • Good well & septic (2005)• New metal roof • Original woodwork • Pole shed (26’-27’) • Storage shed (20-x21') • 2nd Floor laundry• Multiple outbuildings • Pond • Located just off the blacktop
$147,500
$64,900 508 JEREMIAH ST SE, PRESTON
• 3 Bedroom • 2 bath • Original woodwork • 9’ ceilings • Paneled doors • Built-ins • Loaded with hardwood floors • Pocket door • Replacement windows • Newer roof • Upgraded furnace & central air
14.7 ACRES
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#4057271
385 HARRISON ST, LEWISTON
HOBBY FARM WITH FENCED PASTURE
DOVER-EYOTA OR CHATFIELD SCHOOLS
$139,900 #4057441
$104,900
$229,900
• Possible 5 bedroom • 2 Baths • 3,309 sq. ft. • Remodeled kitchen • Finished lower level • Heated attached garage • Machine shed (40’x60’) • Multiple outbuildings for the hogs • Extra 2 car garage • Additional tillable land available • Move-in ready
RENOVATED 1915 CRAFTSMAN STYLE HOME
MAIN FLOOR LIVING
$69,900
SO• Garage with workshop • 2 Bedroom
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231 JEFFERSON AVE S, EYOTA
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515 1ST AVE SW, HARMONY
LD• 2.81 Acres • Main floor SO • 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths
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5 ACRES
$204,900 16268 COUNTY 2, CHATFIELD
CHARACTER GALORE
WELL MAINTAINED HOBBY FARM
NEW LISTING
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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
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TIM DANIELSON
117 EYOTA ST W, DOVER
spacious 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home. 1,566 sq. ft. nice lot. lease to own. $750 down. $379/month.
26140 Jack Pine Rd, Preston, MN........................................................$495,000 A rare opportunity to buy approx. 42 acres with a 3 bedroom, 3 bath log home, horse barn and shop/garage. Mature trees and professional landscaping on this very well maintained property. If you are a horse enthusiast and/or hunter, you’re in the right place. 80’x64’ horse barn w/40’x56’ indoor riding area. 64’x56’ shop/ garage lined and insulated with attic-type area above. Good fences. MLS# 4055889. Approximately 65 acres........................................................................$273,000 Approximately 65 acres bare land with 45+/- acres tillable. Located in Section 6, Fillmore Township, Fillmore Co, MN MLS#4057156.
GREAT LOCATION BACKING UP TO CITY PARK!
LIKE NEW - ONE LEVEL TOWNHOME!
• 5 Bedrooms • 2,807 sq. ft. • 0.29 acre corner lot
Peterson Mill street.
507-450-3072
5.22 ACRES - HORSES WELCOME
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OFFICE SPACE for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 4 to 6 employees. Cost $335/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn- x
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Picturesque, peaceful, private ,and full of wildlife; all of these describe this 80 acre property overlooking the Chosen Valley that is just 15 minutes from downtown Rochester. This setting offers a building site, pond, outbuildings, 38 tillable acres and woods with easy access to trout streams. Running through the property is ¼ mile of maintained trails that pass through a wooded valley with limestone cliffs, along a spring fed creek. This area is also home to the Hiawatha Snowseekers Snowmobile Club’s warming shelter (this can be removed if not desired). The building site is already set up with a well and electricity to the location. The property is home to all kinds of wildlife, including deer, fox, pheasants, turkeys, ducks & geese, to name just a few, and deer population is managed by antler restrictions, which has greatly increased the size and frequency of bagging a big buck! Tillable acres are currently under lease until December 2016. e13,20,27- o
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$209,900 26114 JASMINE DRIVE, FOUNTAIN #4057272
• 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath •1994 Ranch • 2 Car garage • Spectacular view • Box stalls • Pole shed (36’ x 60’) • Pole shed (24’ x 60’) • Loafing/hay shed • Separate pastures • Secluded setting • Chatfield schools
UPDATES GALORE IN THIS STUNNING COUNTRY RETREAT!
8.53 ACRES
14625 COUNTY RD 142 SE, DOVER
$319,900 #4052958
• 2 Bedrooms • 3 Baths •, 4,200 sq. ft. • Blacktop Road • Fully finished • Exposed log walls throughout • 2 Fireplaces • 2 Decks • Patio • Country kitchen with granite tops, ceramic tile, new appliances • Master suite in loft area with private deck, 26’ vaulted ceilings • Garage (25’x40’) • Insulated & finished shed (30’x40’)
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225 2Nd ST. SW, GrANd MEAdOW
Starting out or slowing down? This is the property for you. New roof on garage, newer furnace & water heater, landscaped yard, deck and sits on 3/4 acre in town. 3 bedroom 2 full bath home with open and bright kitchen, breakfast bar and informal dining room. Ready for immediate occupancy. Own this property cheaper than paying rent!
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704 Kenilworth aVe., lanesboro
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3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Wood Floors • Archways • High Ceilings • Block Exterior • 2 Car Garage
101 pleasant st., lanesboro 3 Bedrooms • Main Floor Laundry • Updated Kitchen • Formal Living Room • Dining Room • Kitchen Dining • Large Wrap Around • Large Corner Lot
$124,900 804 auburn aVe. s, lanesboro Ranch Home On Large Lot • Open Floor Plan • Main Floor Laundry • Private Deck • 2+Garage • Large LL Family Room
$234,900 56099 county road 21, Mazeppa
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26 winona st., chatField
3-bedrooms • 2-baths • Large corner lot • New window • Newer roof • Vinyl siding • Formal living room • Dining room • Patio • Screened in porch • Garage • Ideal for investment property
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Bedrooms • 2 baths • Formal living room• Formal dining room • Wood floors • 2 decks • Family room with fireplace • 2 car garage • remodeled kitchen
Very well kept home. Larger than it looks with sunfilled rooms, neutral decor and a partially finished lower level with family room, 3/4 bath, laundry and storage. Updates include kitchen countertop, floorings, furnace, CA, windows, metal roof and siding. Mature trees and nice backyard with garden space. $94,900
CHEAPER THAN RENT 15413 County Rd 9, PRESTON Why rent, when you can own! Nicely updated 2 bedroom home, updates include flooring, lighting, bathroom, furnace, window replacement, siding & roof. Full basement, CA & Large 2 car detached garage. Rural residential area offers affordable living with country views. $55,000
10277 County 116, HARMONY
Stop Renting! - This affordable 2 bedroom home offers efficient living with fresh paint & carpet, plus new front door. Near the Upper Iowa River, 2 car XL garage. New furnace in 2007 and updated septic. Not flood zone - call today! $43,500
110 E Hwy 52, CANTON
Starting up or slowing down, this affordable 2 bedroom home offers efficient living in good condition, with deck and good sized 1 car det garage with extra storage space. Deep lot with stone fireplace borders country. Cheaper than rent, call today! $53,900
330 2nd Ave. SE, HARMONY Cheaper than rent! Two bedroom home with full bath, lower level office and 3/4 bath, plus family room has a lot to offer. Vinyl siding, central air, updated electrical. Appliances included. Storage shed, nice yard, mature trees. $44,900
311 E Fillmore, MABEL
Just like new, 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with open concept. Bright & sunny, 2 patios, next to green space & on dead end street. CA, in floor heat & forced air. Offered under assessed value. Don’t miss this opportunity, call today! $79,900
$330,000 11808 county road 35, st. charles
COMMERCIAL Antique Mall: Built in 2008, located on Hwy 52, with excellent exposure. 9,792 Sq Ft Antique Mall area, 1,024 SqFt separate commercial space, plus 1280 Sq Ft att garage 3 bay. Owner retiring. Call today! Centrally located on the corner of Main & Center St in the heart of Harmony! This historic brick building has been beautifully redone. Features original tin ceiling and wood floors. Retail on main & basement level. Doors, windows, CA, wiring, and lighting in 2004. Exterior cleaned, sealed brick, awning, HE furnace w/air cleaner & rubber membrane roof all in 2011. Zone commercial. Owner retiring. $83,900
100 Coffee St., LANESBORO
Super location across from the winery in Lanesboro. Great location for a boutique or office. Updates include: windows, doors, shingles, rain gutters, circuit breaker, furnace, hot water heater, half bath, & wall AC . Hanging sign post from front of building! $60,000 EXCEPTIONAL LOCATION on US HWY 52. 60 x 80 building, built in 2005. Includes 24 x 24 office, reception & bathroom area. Shop area is 4224 sq ft. with infrared heat. 24 x 24 loft area above office. Asphalt parking area for approx. 50 vehicles. 3 12 W x 14 H overhead doors. 16 ft sidewalls. Call today for more information.
90 Main St., FOUNTAIN
Excellent location in Fountain just west of Drury’s. Spacious retail area with possibilities for retail, offices, antiques - use all as one or divide into rentable spaces. Super parking, plus green space. Historic Jailhouse with 2 cells adds to the charm! $59,900
Newer Home • 3 Baths • 4 Bedroom• Wood Floors • Master Bath • 6-Panel Doors • Heated 3 Car Garage • Large Deck • Large Bedroom • Vaulted Ceilings • Kitchen Nook & Bar • Maintenance Free Siding • Dead End Street • Backs up to the Park D!
$249,900 34832 310th st., lanesboro
200 hillside aVe., lanesboro
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2-plex, could be a 3-plex • 4 bedrooms, Could have 6 • 3 baths • Completely remodeled • New roof, siding, windows • Furnace and c/a • 2 furnaces • 2 c/a • 2 laundry units • 1152 sq ft garage with 1/2 bath, shop and walk-up attic • View of bluffs
$74,900
401 spring st., preston 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Large Wooded Corner Lot, Appliances Stay, New Furnace and CA.
35064 242nd st., lanesboro
12.43 Acre Hobby Farm • Edge of City Limits • Horse Set Up • 4 Large Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Jacuzzi Tub • Open Living Room and Dining Room • Main Floor Laundry • Open Lower Level is Roughed in for Family Room, Bath, 5th Bedroom and Rec Area • Large Deck • 26x36 Pole Shed • 20x36 Shed with 3 stalls • 4 Acres Hayground • Fire Pit • 2 Hunting Sheds • A Lot of Wildlife D!
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Next to State Bike Trail • Wood Floors • Corner Lot • Garage • Storage Shed
25 Center St. W, Harmony, MN 55939 www.SEMNrealestate.com • Toll Free: 888-839-2142 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated UCED
145 1st Ave. SE, HARMONY
LOTS FOR SALE - MABEL 1) 3.82 acre lot with woods, creek, w/o, great views of Nolan Valley. Ideal for cabin or permanent home with privacy, scenery, and wildlife. $54,900 2) 3.96 acre lot with woods, creek, w/o, great views of Nolan Valley. Ideal for cabin or permanent home with privacy, scenery, and wildlife. $56,900
COMMERCIAL coMMercial building - lanesboro Potential is unlimited for many different business opportunities in a high traffic area of scenic Lanesboro. Large main floor can be used for any type of commercial business. Two rental units on 2nd level. Building has been updated to meet Historical Preservation requirements. $224,900
$69,500
a high traffic area. Potential business could be retail, restaurant/bar, convenience store/grocery, crafts or many other uses. Can be divided off. $64,500
Kelsey Bergey Real Estate Agent remax@harmonytel.net Office 507-886-4221
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2 Acres in City Limits • 4 Large Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Sauna • Main Floor Laundry • Formal Living and Dining • Open Floor Plan • Wood Floors • Large Family Room • Rec Room • Wet Bar • Updated Kitchen • Walk-out • Deck • Patio • Covered Porch • 25x52 Shop w/Heat and Air • 12x52 Building • 14x20 Garden Shed w/Cement Floor • 2+ Heated Attached Garage • New Roof, Furnace, Air and Water Heater • Mature Trees • Wildlife • Great Views • Private
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26.8 acres • Completely redone down to studs • Everything new in the last 1 - 1/2 years • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Main floor laundry • 3-season porch • New septic, furnace, c/a, windows • Remodeled kitchen • 50x60 pole shed • Storage shed • Woods • Pasture • Ideal for animals • Good hunting • 9’ ceilings
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102 W Highway 52,
An inviting 1 1/2 story home offering a large CANTON open kitchen and dining area. Bedroom, bath & laundry all on main level. Upstairs features 2 additional bedrooms plus full Turn key 2 bedroom home with updated paint, floorings, and finished basement. bath. 2 car detached garage plus insulated Generous cabinets & storage space. Ramp in attached insulated 2 car garage. Wrap shop space. $69,900 around deck with nice lot, easy to enjoy. $78,500
LOTS & LAND FARM LANESBORO 218 AWESOME ACRES. Custom build home. 5 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. Geo Thermal heating system, wrap around deck and walk out basement. 3 car attached garage. Pole barn, shop, and shed. Hay ground, open prairie, and woods & wild flowers with scenic views.
1015 Ridge Rd. S., PRESTON Wonderful views! 3 bedroom home on South Hill. Open dining and living room with hardwood floors. Step saving kitchen with tile floors. Finished basement. Att 1 car garage. Plus heated work shop with overhead doors. 3 +/- acres. $169,900. Additional land available up to 10 acres, call for details.
Lots on South Hill, PreSton: City Limits, City Utilities Lot A) 4 acres mostly wooded, great buildable site Lot B) Almost a half acre lot with good sized storage building Lots C & D) Approx 1/3 of an acre building lot
FARM • WYKOFF American Four Square home, original woodwork, wood floors, built in hutch, large eat in kitchen, main floor bedroom, bath and laundry. Walk up attic. Vinyl siding, septic-2010. Garden space. Barn & shed. Pasture & woods, approx. 60+ acres crop land. Call today!
16108 305th Ave., HARMONY Easy access 9 acre wooded parcel only 5 miles from Preston and Harmony. Slip away to the cabin! Build your dream home in this scenic paradise. This parcel borders crop land and pasture with live water. Wooded parcels on north and south side. Call today, this could be gone tomorrow!!
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12995 County 15, HARMONY
Surrounded by a mature windbreak this 4 bedroom, 2 story offers tons of living space, Partially wooded lot near Root River Trail on Coffee storage space, plus a deck and patio to entertain St & Dupont. Buildable, city utilities. $24,000 family and friends. Attached 2 car garage.
XXX Dupont St., LANESBORO
XXX 3RD Ave. SE, HARMONY
Harmony’s newest subdivision, with country views and city utilities at an affordable price. No building permit fees or connection fees in Owner’s retiring! Well established business for 2014! Get $5,000 + Cash Back/EDA Incentive 60 years now being offered for sale as a turn key business including real estate, fixtures, XXX COUNTY 5, WYKOFF and starter inventory. Retail Paint & Floor Covering Business. Heated shop, overhead 80+/-acres 73.41 tillable. No current rental agreement, 2014- hay ground. Rolling land. door, and storage.
70 Main Ave N, HARMONY
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107 spruce st. se., Fountain
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705 parKway aVe s, lanesboro
40 5th St. NE, HARMONY
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$149,900
24.84 acres – Hobby Farm • 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Wood Floors • Main Floor Laundry • Main Floor Bedroom • Formal Living Room • Formal Dining Room • D/O • Mudroom • New Furnace • New C/A • New Windows • Heated 936 sq. ft. Garage • New 36x60 Shop with Heat, Air and Bathroom • Horse Barn • Barn with Large Shed • Kennels • Patio • Enclosed Porch
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$146,500
Move in ready 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home. Newer shingles, cement drive, heated garage with attic & workbench. Eat in kitchen, formal dining and large open & bright living room. Main floor laundry located in back enclosed 4 season porch area. You’ll love the oversized lot with storage shed and full back deck the length of the house. Priced to sell!
208 ashburn st., lanesboro
$199,900
19405 state highway 80, wyKoFF 2.5 acres • Blacktop road • 4 bedrooms on main floor • Main floor laundry • Remodeled kitchen • New carpet • Freshly painted • Lower level is sheetrocked for family room and 2 dens • 720 sq ft garage • enclosed breezeway • Large deck
Roxanne Johnson, Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI RoxanneJohnson@remax.net Cell: 507-458-6110
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$159,900
38.82 acres • Woods • Pasture • Outbuildings • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • W/o • Gorgeous setting • Next to state land • Blacktop road
ServIng Se MInneSoTA For 25 yeArS
If you are looking for a home to expand with - this is the house for you! 4 bdrms, 2 baths, walk up attic waiting to be finished off and basement in excellent condition w/ workbenches, new windows, sump basket, 2 elec panels & high efficiency furnace & c/a. Main floor laundry, eat in kitchen & formal dining room & living room w/stained glass window. Located on large corner with mature trees.
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Main Floor Living • 2 Large Bedrooms • Open Floor Plan • 2-sided Fireplace • Formal Living • Dining Room • Kitchen Island • Main Floor Laundry • Covered Porch • Private Patio
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214 E. FrEdErIcK, LErOY • $69,900
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$104,900 346 Main st. n, chatField
310 Maple st., lanesboro
Old World Charm • Wood Floors throughout • Original Woodwork • Large Living Room • Large Dining Room • Open Kitchen • Great View of Bluffs • 2 Storage Sheds
Starting out or slowing down, this is the perfect home w/mortgage payments less than most rent. Original woodwork, hardwood floors, and arched doorways. You’ll love the bright kitchen with oak cupboards and stainless steel sink with kitchen window. Finished family room in lower level. Single car garage w/asphalt drive & storage shed located across from park. Priced to sell!
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Charming & affordable 4 bedroom 2 bath home with large updated eat in kitchen, main floor laundry, m. bdrm on main floor w/master bath, formal dining & living room with 2 large picture windows for lots of sunlight. There are 2 single car garages on the property which are heated and one has a workbench - both with cement drives. Updated windows, perm siding, newer furnace & c/a. All located on corner lot in established neighborhood.
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Interest rates are stIll Great!!! If you are thInkInG of buyInG or sellInG, noW Is the tIme! GIve me a call and put my experIence to Work for you!!! 313 W. GrANT ST., SPrING VALLEY $76,500
301 E. FArMEr ST., SPrING VALLEY $97,000
Charming and updated home with permanent siding, newer shingles & gutters, 3 car garage with workbenches & work area, neutral décor’ in the home, updated kitchen with newer cabinets with wine rack and dinette/small eat in kitchen area. Huge walk in closet with one of the bedrooms. Upper level attic area could easily be made into another bedroom. The lower level has workbenches set up and a separate room used as a canned goods & wine cellar. All appliances included!
Todd Hadoff
REAL ESTATE
(507) 346-2060 Cell: (507) 951-2071 Toll-Free: (888) 835-8141
715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com $69,90
FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, October 20, 2014
SOLD
If you are considering selling your farm/land, we offer Sealed Bids, Auction, & MLS Listing options. CALL today for your free consultation.
608 River St. SW, CHATFIELD
Move in & enjoy!! Well kept home with many updates. Generous living space, mainfl laundry & lots of cabinets. Lower level has been remodeled with family room, egress window & full bath. New roof (2014). Enjoy the deck and great yard with storage shed & garden space. $109,900
SOLD
620 Burr Oak Ave. NE, CHATFIELD Charming, 3 bedroom, two story home. Oak hardwoods throughout, open staircase, new kitchen flooring & freshly painted. Full basement with rough-ins & updated circuit breaker. Attached 2 car garage. $126,900
260 1st St. NW, HARMONY
Well maintained home with a lot to offer! 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, oak hardwoods & updated eat-in kitchen. Lower level with 2nd kitchen, 3/4 bath, family room, and bedroom. Insulated attached 2 car garage. Semi private backyard.$112,900
G N I D N E P 417 Main St. SW, PRESTON
4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with ideal location across from Root River Bike Trail & Root River. Large yard with patio. Updates include roof, furnace, central air, windows, water heater, and circuit breaker. $67,500
401 Hillcrest St. E, LANESBORO
This Townhome remodel is ready for you to select the finishing touches. Gutted and currently at the sheetrock stage for list price. Additional allowances expense for flooring, cabinets, and finishing is an option to purchase the home and have completed by seller/contractor.
21980 County 20, PRESTON Affordable living in Greenleafton. Home is packed with nice features! Custom built oak cabinets, oak hardwood floors & finished basement with gas fireplace. Updated windows, siding, and shingles in 2004. Att 1 car garage, patio door to deck with country views. $87,500
511 New St., WHALAN A get away or a place to stay, this 3 bedroom home offers a great yard and an easy walk to the Root River and Root River Trail. Main floor bedroom & bath. 2 car & 1 car detached garages with storage. Garden space and beautiful scenery! $79,900
15529 Kiwi Rd., PRESTON
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PENDIN
Nice starter home offering affordable living. Main floor bedroom, bath, & laundry. 2 bedrooms and bath up. Att 2 car garage. New steel roof. $62,500
402 Fillmore St. W, PRESTON
G PENDIN
Simply charming 1 1/2 story 3
bedroom home. Vinyl siding, updated windows, updated bathrooms. Detailed with oak hardwood floors, fireplace, & built ins. Upstairs has been updated with a small kitchen, 3/4 bath, bedroom and storage with separate entry off foyer. Basement walkout with family room, 1 car tuck under, plus deck and patio area & mature trees.
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FOR SALE
WANTED
Oliver 1600 with loader, 3,000 work hours, wide front, gas, 3-point wheel weights, tire chains. Good snow mover. Runs great. $6,900, OBO. 507-2591850. s29,6,13,20- o
Wanted: Cropland, farms, hunting land. Call 608-3858080. Roger D. Johnson, Land Broker Auctioneer. Licensed MN, SD, WI, IL. w3tfn-o
94 big round bales of mixed hay. No rain on them. Beautiful hay. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd crop. Call 507-467-2333. s6,13,20- x
Wanted: Used wheelchair at least 22 inches wide. 507-450-7367. w13, 20- x
For sale: Mixed firewood, cut and split, $50 per pick-up truck load, you haul. Located between Wykoff and Fountain. Call 507-272-1686. s20,27- o BUSINESS FOR SALE: Local seasonal floral business is looking for a buyer to continue to honor the memories of loved through the placement of Memorial Day floral urns to area cemeteries. For more information, please contact; Rushford Urns, LLC, Duey Duneman, 507-8647205. s13, 20, 27, 3-o 2003 Yamaha Yz85 $1,300. 2004 Impala, white, 138,000 miles, $4,500. 1999 Suburban, 4 wheel-drive, 207,000 miles, new transmission, little rust, $2,500. Call 507-450-2863. s8/4tfn-o SAWMILLS from only $4397.00 Make & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info/DVD: 800/578-1363 Ext.300N www.NorwoodSawmills.com. (MCAN)
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 PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Call Us First! Living expenses, Housing, Medical and continued support afterwards. Choose Adoptive Family of Your Choice. Call 24/7. ADOPT CONNECT 1-866-951-1860 (Void in IL & IN) (MCN)
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REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements. Same day service. DOT & truck inspection available. Hi-Tech Rebuilders, Rushford. 507-864-7440 or 507-4591504. v11tfn- o DISH TV RETAILER Starting at $19.99/ month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available.) Save! Ask About same day Installation! Call now! 800/297-8706. (MCAN) ALL THINGS BASEMENTY! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all of your basement needs! Waterproofing, Finishing, Structural Repairs, Humidity and Mold Control. FREE ESTIMATES! Call 1-800-640-8195 (MCN)
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EZ-GO & Yamaha GOlf Carts SaleS & Service New & USed Ivan Vreeman harmony, mn 507-273-6928
schroeder drywall ReSidential - CommeRCial
Drywall Hanging • taping • texturing Rusty Schroeder “Free estimates” 507-765-3648
House & Siding Washes Mark’s Painting, Repair and Replacements Quality preparations and finishes. All surfaces, interior & exterior. Steel, mason & foundation coatings, stain jobs & tree trimming
Desk For sale! Great corner desk unit for any room in the house or office. Sliding keyboard tray, printer stand area, CD or DVD case rack system. Excellent condition!
Brush • Roll • Spray Mark Gulbranson Canton, MN
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326 Parkside Dr. SE Res 507-765-2297 Preston, MN 55965 Cell 507-251-5535
Shapmaiiraha’nSdWdeelSding ign re Portable Welding Custom round bailing
Call Shamiah! 507-951-1698 Shamiah Womeldorf, Rural Lanesboro
TNT Lawn Service Make arrangeMentS now For your Snow Care
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• Mowing • StuMp grinding • Fall Clean-up • Snow plowing • iCe ManageMent
• aerating • power BrooMing • inSured • light BaCkhoe work Call: 507-268-4977 or Cellphone: 507-429-6755
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Pier 1 bench with Pillows Call: 507.251.5297
$70 Rochester, MN 866-657-4910
103 20th St. NE, Stewartville, MN ~ Just off Hwy 63
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• 17' Alum. Flatbed
USEd FeatHerlite trailerS: • 8'x24' Stock USEd EqUipMENt: •Bobcat 863 w/cab
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NOTICES The Fillmore County DAC is accepting donations for our consumers’ Christmas Gifts. If you can provide a gift to a consumer in need, it would really make their day! Ideas for gifts: mittens, hats, socks, non-slip socks, gift cards from restaurants or stores, flannel throws, Viking gifts and apparel, 2015 calendars, items with horses or Elvis on, small jeweled purses, necklaces, Disney/ PG movies, soccer ball, stress balls, coloring books with colored pencils or crayons, or other art activity. We appreciate it if you do not send perfume. We will need these items by December 8th, 2014. Please bring them to the Fillmore County DAC M-F 8a-4p. Thank you very much for thinking of us! If you have questions call Lori @ 507-765-3378. n13, 20, 27o Has death, divorce, or separation affected you? A weekend retreat is offered (by BE - a non-demoninational ministry) at Assisi Heights in Rochester, MN. October 24-26, 2014, focusing on the grief process experienced when people have lost a love relationship by death, divorce, or separation. For more information, contact Beginning Experience Rochester/SE MN. 507-261-8248 or beminnesota@gmail.com. n6,13,20- o
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Rushford-Peterson School District #239 Monthly School Board Meeting Monday, October 20, 2014 • 5:30 PM Middle School Library Peterson, MN
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Specialties: Ponds, Waterways, Terraces, Driveways, Building Sites and More. Ron (507-273-9796), Aaron (507-272-3923), Eric, & Nate Scheevel 17057 Kind Rd. • Preston, MN
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Fillmore County Weather Forecast October 20
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Sun & Moon Schedule
Date: SunriSe & SunSet 10/20/14 7:29am 6:16pm 10/21/14 7:31am 6:14pm 10/22/14 7:32am 6:12pm 10/23/14 7:33am 6:11pm 10/24/14 7:34am 6:09pm 10/25/14 7:36am 6:08pm 10/26/14 7:37am 6:06pm
MoonriSe & MoonSet 4:11am 4:44pm 5:10am 5:13pm 6:10am 5:42pm 7:12am 6:14pm 8:14am 6:50pm 9:16am 7:30pm 10:18am 8:16pm
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Preston equiPment Jct. 52 & 16, Preston, mn Ph: 507-765-3803
www.preston-equipment.com
combiNes • ‘11 9670 STS 792 hrs. LD1065 hrs. • ‘10 9670SO STS • ‘10 9670 STS 9670 680 hrs. • ‘09 9670 STS 1200 hrs. • ‘01 9650 STS SOLD • ‘00 9550 W 1300 sep./2000 engine hrs., Cout. Mast • ‘98 9510 LD • ‘98SO 9410 • ‘96 9500 Duals
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• ‘12 612 C Non Chopping • ‘13 608 C Chopping • (3) ‘09 608 C Chopping • ‘12 606 C Non Chopping • ‘11 606 C Chopping • ‘10 606 C Non Chopping • ‘06 1293 12RN • (2) ‘06 643 6RN
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• ‘12 635 F • (2) ‘10 630 • ‘04 630 F SOLD
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New graiN carTs • Brent 1082
Used graiN carTs • Brent 1282 • Brent 644
New JohN deere TracTors • 6125R • 7250R
• 1025R • 5100E • 6115D
Used TracTors row crop & UTiliTy
• ‘12 JD 6430 MFWD IVT/673 Loader • ‘12 8235R IVT/ILS Front Duals • ‘12 8260R PJ Front Dual • ‘12 8360R IVT/ILS Front Duals • ‘12 6100D 2W Open St, 788 hrs • ‘09 5065E Open ST/553 • ‘07 JD 7930 1080 hrs • ‘11 9230 4x4 • JD 9200 4x4
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Tillage • 09’ JD 2310 34’9 Finisher • JD 2623 VT Disc 26’ NEW • JD 630 Disc 15’ • (2) 980 FC 32’/27 1/2 / 21’ • 2720 5 Shank Ripper NEW • 512 Disc Ripper 7 Shank • 39’ JD 726 Finisher • DMI 28 1/2” Tiger II Rolling Basket
Call on used financing specials!
“FIRST LEAVES” by NICK FETTERLY ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN SCHOOL • GRADE 2 All children 13 and under are welcome to submit Weather Art. Send your picture to Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or email it to: ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com or drop it off at the Fillmore County Journal, 136 St. Anthony St., Preston, MN Be sure to include Child’s First and Last Name, Age, Town and Title of Art Work.
500 Scholarship Offered!
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Are you an aspiring writer? Are you graduating from a Fillmore County high school in 2015? This might be the PERFECT opportunity for you! The Fillmore County Journal is offering a scholarship program for juniors and seniors of Fillmore County area schools in conjunction with the annual Fillmore County Journal Writing Project. Students will be selected from area high schools to write for the Journal Writing Project. The Journal Writing Project will be on a rotational basis with all selected students contributing written content for the Journal in print and online throughout the 2014/2015 school year. Students will be paid $15 per completed weekly project. At the end of the 2014/2015 school year, one student will be selected from the Journal student writers to receive a $500 scholarship to be put towards his or her continuing education. To apply for this writing opportunity and scholarship, prospective participants should complete a scholarship application and meet eligibility requirements which are available at the Fillmore County Journal office in Preston, Minn., or online as a downloadable PDF at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com. Completed applications should be submitted no later than the deadline of October 31, 2014.
If you have any questions, please contact Jason Sethre at 507-765-2151 or jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com.
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Jon Pieper
●Greg Davids voted to increase property taxes by $1.3 billion. (HF42, HJP 1279, 3/28/11)
●Greg Davids voted against $400M in middle class property tax relief. (HF677 CCR HJP 6296 5/19/13)
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