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Ecotourism meeting in Fillmore County

By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Joe Deden, Executive Director of Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, explains what Ecotourism is and how to find out more about it at the Ecotourism meeting held October 21, 2015.

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Fillmore County is a tourist attraction with it’s beautiful bluffs, valleys, Root River, yearround outdoor activities, and so much more. Each year, thousands of tourists visit the area and there may be even more the county has to offer.

An informational ecotourism meeting was held on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center in Lanesboro, Minn. to discuss further opportunities the area can put forward.

Joe Deden, Executive Director of Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center explained what ecotourism is and how it could benefit not only the tourists visiting the area, but also residents of Fillmore County.

Ecotourism is “nature-based tourism that utilizes practices that are conductive to sustaining the environmental, social and cultural characteristics of the region and also has a focus upon education and conservation”, according to Ly & Bauer 2014, cited in the University of Minnesota Southeast Regional Sustainable Development

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The Kingsland School Board met in regular session on October 19, with all board members present (Doug Plaehn, Deb Larson, Kristin Beck, Troy Asher, Gwen Howard, and Ann Oeltjen). So many interested citizens were on hand that addition chairs were brought in to accommodate them. The board approved the consent

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agenda items, including first readings and second readings of a number of policies. Superintendent McDonald gave public “Thanks” to the SMF for a Safety Grant of $2500.

Two students gave a brief update on FFA happenings, including the annual Corn Drive and the upcoming Fruit Sale, which is the FFA’s largest fundraiser event. The Board then heard from teacher Nikki DeBuhr and two senior

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There are many nature-based attractions in Fillmore County that could provide education and enrichment to those visiting the area as well as people who live here. Eco-tours is a great way to provide a gateway to these natural attractions.

Erin Meier, Director of Experiment in Rural Cooperation with the Southeast Regional Sustainable Development Partnership, states that ecotourism provides “educational opportunity” for those visiting the area and gives visitors additional options for entertainment while in the area.

Guided eco-tours can offer a wide range of options from birding tours, history tours, fossil hunts, cemetery walks, woodland walks, fish hatchery, prairie tours, farm tours, ginseng hunting, paranormal tours and more.

The possibilities are endless.

John and Megan Boyum attended the meeting to find out more information about ecotourism. John farms and is interested in giving farm and See ECOTOURISM Page 11 

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Many times tourists come to Fillmore County with no set plans in mind. When they get here they look for things to do.

According to Deden, the local Bed & Breakfasts have shown an interest in having activities for visitors during the week as well as on the weekends.

Attending the meeting were local business owners, those interested in giving eco-tours, and area residents who were curious about exactly what ecotourism is.

According to the Winter 201516 Eagle Bluff Skills School catalog, ecotourism combines three aspects; conservation, community, and education. It states that “Ecotourism incorporates sustainability and creates economic incentives for protecting natural and cultural heritage” on the conservation aspect.

The community aspect is “ecotourism increases local employment opportunities, enriches community life, and helps communities develop sustainability” and educational benefits include “appreciation for nature, people, and local culture increase

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be canceled. The board voted unanimously to approve the trip as described.

Next, the floor was opened for public comments. Jeff Erding addressed the board, regarding his opposition to consideration of closing the Wykoff site, stating, “I’m not understanding how we went from having a situation where we knew it was going to be somewhere in the

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vicinity of $5 million to fix the Wykoff facility, to the point where all the sudden it’s a big surprise and we gotta close it because we can’t afford to fix it.” Joan Kidd spoke next, saying she agreed with Mr Erding, and encouraged people to read his letter in the Fillmore County Journal. Brian Owens also spoke to the board, and said he believes the main issue is to look at why students are leaving the district.

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ted by Principal Hecimovich, Athletic Director Steve Hauser, and Building & Grounds Director John Dols. Business Manager Todd Lechtenberg gave an update on the FY15 Audit, stating, “There are only positive things coming out of that audit”. Regarding the FY2016 budget, he said the only issue is enrollment being down, and that will require a budget adjustment in January.

The board unanimously voted to approve the resolution ratifying the award of the sale for the general obligation refunding bonds, series 2015A. Next, there was lengthy discussion about the Facility Option. Mr Dols talked about the costs necessary to change to a single site, including putting up a

wall, installing lockers, wiring, HVAC, etc. He said these additional costs total $54,795. He summarized that overall savings are estimated to be $123,633 to $205,054, depending on whether or not the Wykoff site would be closed. Ann Oeltjen asked if, when combined, could all K-6 students get Title 1 opportunities. Principal Hecimovich answered, “You can, but you’re going to reach fewer kids, and you’re just ‘spreading the peanut butter thinner’”. He explained that Title 1 funds can be used for all students, but the district needs to decide where it gets “the biggest bang for the buck”.

Regarding the single site plan, Gwen Howard stated, “I’m

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in the Fillmore County Office Building in Preston, MN. In addition to the regular order of business, directors from each district will be elected. Directors whose three years term expire are: Dist #1 - 3 Open Positions Dist #2 - Doug Lind Dist #3 - Open Dist #4 - Colin Winslow Dist #5 - Karl Housker Eligible voters at this annual meeting are parents or guardians of exhibitors under 18 years of age, adult exhibitors at the fair immediately preceding the annual meeting, or any person who pays a life membership fee of $1.00 to the society. This meeting is open to the public and we encourage your attendance.

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uncomfortable with (grades) 7-12 all on one floor”, and Deb Larson added, “I can’t support it. I’m more concerned with enrollment than I am with facilities”. Howard then made a motion to defer the issue, and the board voted to approve this, with Doug Plaehn opposing.

Next, the board considered the site options for expanded preschool, SACC, and new infant daycare programs. Regarding daycare, Oeltjen asked, “Would it have to be self-sustaining?”

There was discussion that the daycare would be expected to selfsustain, and Asher asked, “What if it doesn’t sustain itself?”, to which Plaehn answered, “Then we shut it down”. The board voted to direct the administration to pursue site options.

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Our Mission Statement: To live, love, teach, and serve as Jesus Christ taught us.

Organized Methodism in Fillmore County had its beginning in 1854 in an old school house. In the following twenty to thirty years, there are few records, but it is known that pastors conducted services in the Marks School, located 6 miles west of Harmony, in Harmony and in Granger.

The first Harmony Methodist Church was built in northeast Harmony and was dedicated in 1895. In 1915 enough funds had been raised to add a basement to the church for meetings, suppers, other social events, and a place for the overflowing Sunday school classes. Prior to then, all meetings were held in homes.

As membership and Sunday school enrollment increased it became apparent to the congregation that a newer and larger church was needed; and a committee was formed to investigate various locations. By May of 1927 a new location was chosen for the second church to be built on South Main Avenue. This property was purchased and the new Harmony Methodist Church was built and later dedicated. After the initial pledge of $5,000 was made by the Ladies Aid, the church assumed the responsibility of the remaining church debt on which they made payments until 1944. At that time congregation members decided to conduct a special drive to make the final payment.

We became known as the Harmony United Methodist Church when the Evangelical United Brethren churches and Methodist churches combined. Our church continued to grow and welcome members from the Granger United Methodist Church and the State Line United Methodist Church when each closed.

We are an active worshipping, praying, serving, and caring congregation who praises and gives thanks to God and what He has given us. We remember the needy and less fortunate by supporting their needs locally and in international mission effects. Our congregation is active in local community’s weekly women’s Bible Studies, our women’s UMW, and volunteering in our fellow churches, health care facilities, schools, and community events.

Our members send health, school, and other kits for needy through United Methodist Committee On Relief (UMCOR.) Our church also supports and donates to the Emma Norton services in the Twin Cities; Red Bird Mission; sends clothing, needed items, and Christmas gifts to a church in Appalachia; as well as volunteer drivers for Harmony’s Meals on Wheels; donates to the Fillmore County Food Shelf throughout the year; donates to our local schools for school supplies and the milk program; and Christmas in Fillmore County.

Our congregation also serves the 4th of July Smoked Pork Chop Dinner in Selvig Park during Harmony’ s celebration; UMW Salad Luncheon in August; Apple Fest on the Saturday of Fall Foliage Days; and the UMW Spring May Fair in May. Originally, our annual Beef Dinner was organized and served by the Harmony Methodist Men’s Club as a project of both the Harmony and State Line Men. The dinners were then served on a Wednesday evening by the men and young men of the two congregations. All profits were directed to the maintenance of the shared parsonage. Today, our Beef Dinner is prepared and served on the first Sunday in November by our entire congregation.

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C ommentary

The tyranny of government’s unelected fourth branch

By Stan Gudmundson Do you wonder why the EPA can dump millions of gallons of toxic waste into a river and then decide that it really wasn’t their fault?

But if industry or you and I did what they did our fines would be in the jilCol. Stan lions and our Gudmundson prison sentences beyond our life expectancies?

Have you ever wondered if we really have four branches government instead of three? The executive branch, the legislative, and judicial along with a fourth “administrative” branch. Or as Charles Murray, in his superb new book By the People, calls it, the “Regulatory State”.

It appears that most people believe we have far too much government. That is a little too abstract though. Here is something more concrete that will help explain what the regulatory state really is. Murray, quoting a constitutional scholar by the name of Gary Lawson, provides a terrific illustration. And it’s scary too.

Lawson uses the FCC as an example. Here’s how it works.

1. Congress authorizes the FCC and other governmental agencies (let’s call them “the Entity”) authority to do something vague though purportedly in the public interest.

2. Who makes the rules? The “Entity”.

3. Who decides to investigate whether or not the “Entity’s” rules have been violated? The “Entity”.

4. Who does the investigation?

The “Entity with their ability to subpoena and issue search warrants.”

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5. Results of the investigation are reported to whom? The “Entity.”

6. Who decides if the Entity’s “finding(s) warrant enforcement action?” The “Entity”.

7. Who “files the complaint?”

The “Entity”.

8. Who “prosecutes the complaint?” The “Entity”.

9. Who “adjudicates the complaint?” The “Entity”.

But the Entity must use “rules of evidence used in normal courts” don’t they? Don’t be silly. Of course not. In regular court’s, the legal burden of proof must be “clear and convincing” or “evidence beyond a reasonable doubt”.

All the Entity requires is “a preponderance of evidence”. This is a far different kettle of fish given that the Entity also defines what the “preponderance of evidence” means in each case.

10. Where does the adjudication occur? In one of two places.

One is before the Entity’s “whole commission” or the other is before a “semi-autonomous... (Entity) administrative law judge”.

However, the term “semiautonomous” is more fiction than reality. The “semi-autonomous” administrative judge is selected by the Entity from a list of three names supplied by the Office of Personnel Management.

The Entity picks the one it wants. The judge then essentially becomes an employee of the Entity.

Of course the judge is totally impartial and independent is he not? Do you really believe that the Office of Personnel Management, in forwarding those names, doesn’t know what sort of judge the Entity wants? You do? Well, if you do, you are far dumber than the average liberal.

11. To whom does the “Entity” appeal if the adjudication is adverse to the “Entity’s” posi-

tion? Well, by now you already know the answer. The “Entity” of course. Even worse, decisions the “semi-autonomous” judge makes can be overturned by the head of the Entity.

Do you suppose for one minute that the Entity’s supposedly “semiautonomous” judge will make a decision knowing that the Entity’s head will overturn it? That’s hardly in the realm of possibility. Afterall, there is also that little matter of the judge’s job security.

12. When is a private party or concern finally allowed to appeal to “an article III court (tribunal)”? Only after the private party is found guilty by “the Entity”.

Then and only then is there hope that “the Entity’s” decision may be overturned by a “regular” court.

But there is another big problem here. “Article III tribunal(s) possess a very strong presumption” that “the Entity’s” “position is correct.” Our chances? Three. Slim, fat, and none. Those are also the chances Volkswagen has with the EPA’s decision to fine them billions.

Question. Why have both Republican and Democrat politicians given government bureaucracies/ bureaucrats the authority to make the rules and then be judge, jury, and hangman? This is tyranny.

Somewhere in the constitution is a guarantee of trial by jury. Why don’t we have at least that right as a minimum when it comes to dealing with the regulatory state?

Moreover, the right to a trial by jury should be available during the prosecution phase at the very beginning. There are a whole host of other ways this could be fixed but trial by jury ought to be basic.

I have two additional questions.

How long are we going to put up with this? And what do our presidential aspirants advocate? Maybe

we oughtta ask.

This is just part of many, many problems we have with government. Here’s one more bad example. Not long ago there was a bill having to do with the cell-phone industry that the cell-phone industry supported and both Republicans and Democrats in the House of Representatives supported. For months, speaker of the House John Boehner kept the legislation from coming to the floor for a vote.

And gee it finally got voted on and passed after two remarkably “spontaneous” coincidences occurred.

Twenty-eightxecutives from one company gave checks to individual political campaigns the day before the bill came to the floor. On the day of the vote? Twenty-eight executives from another company wrote checks for politicians. This is just a tiny, tiny example of the political extortion our businesses have to put up with from politicians.

This nonsense fosters out-ofcontrol “you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours” crony capitalism practices. Crony capitalism does at least two things that make Americans literally pay the price.

It first, increases prices we pay, and second, greatly diminishes smaller companies and start-ups from competing with the big guys.

It may seem to be a stretch to assert it but I will. As a result, one way or another, virtually every politician on both sides of the aisle is corrupt.

By the way, do you know which segment of our society gets the highest returns on their investment portfolios? U.S. Congressman and Senators. Surely you are not surprised. And we put up with this?

Do you think that some of these things might help explain part of Donald Trump’s appeal?

Government this week • Monday October 26, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.

• Monday October 26, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m.

• Monday October 26, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

• Tuesday, October 27, Fillmore County Commissioners, Fillmore County Courthouse, 9 a.m.

• Tuesday, October 27, Fillmore Central School Board, 6:30 p.m.

• Monday November 2, Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m.

• Monday November 2, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m.

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Letter about Small operations with big impact...

To the Editor, The October 8, 2015 edition of Houston County News has an article titled “Planning commission says no to frac sand ban”. The article includes a quote from Houston County Planning and Zoning commission Chairman Dan Griffin, saying “I don’t think anyone in this county is in favor of large scale frac sand mining.” The same article includes a quote from Ron Fadness, Bruening Rock Products Inc., stating “You can’t have a quarry that doesn’t grow little by little, it’s the nature of a quarry.”

Griffin made no reference to “small scale” frac sand mining, which he is known to advocate for. Given Mr. Fadness’s comment, what happens when multiple “small scale” frac sand mines are allowed here?

You have large scale industrial frac sand mining activity!

Dan Griffin and County Commissioners Storlie, Schuldt, and Walter want to allow “small scale” frac sand mines in Houston County. The effects of many “small scale” frac sand mines are the same as any single large scale operation, perhaps even worse…. damaged, unsafe roads from trucks, silica dust in the air we breathe, water resources at risk of pollution and depletion, and destruction of the unique landscape we are blessed with.

Given the lack of enforcement of current mining operations here, anyone who expects to regulate ‘small scale’ frac sand mining is quite simply, unrealistic.

Jim and Cindy Hobelsberger La Crescent, Minn.

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C ommentary Is living within the law a hardship? Houston County thinks so

By Dr. Bryan Van Gorp Houston County is very concerned about miners’ rights. In the recent 4+ hour meeting of the planning commission all we heard about was miners’ rights. The rights of the neighbors or the citizens were not once mentioned. Is that Dr. Bryan Van a balanced Gorp approach?

Every kind of profession and business is subject to licensing and regulation, Healthcare, food processing, schools, hunting, and even driving. But in Houston County it is completely inconceivable that we could enforce already existing state and county law on mines. In fact protection of our water resources and public health are secondary to some extremist libertarian idea that mines must be allowed to operate without restriction.

One of the arguments put forward is with more regulation, the cost of gravel for county and township roads will skyrocket.

Let’s do the math. The county imposes a $500 fee to get a Conditional Use Permit. A typical mine does 30,000 yards per year.

If you spread that cost over even a 10-year lifespan of that mine, this is less than .2 cents per yard, or about 2.5 cents per truckload.

That is not a hardship.

The cost of the reclamation plan cannot be included in this calculation because that is already required by the county, although not enforced. Most mining companies have their own engineer on staff and so the cost of any other paperwork would be minimal. Even if they hire one at the

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exorbitant rate of $20,000 for the project, this amounts to less than 7 cents per yard. The same rules would apply to all mines, so no one has an advantage or disadvantage.

It is frac sand mining that will raise the costs of road maintenance. If frac sand mining is allowed, the price of sand will increase to the value of the sand for that purpose. It would also, of course, damage a lot of roads and therefore increase maintenance costs.

All miners at the meeting already said they are not interested in frac sand mining and it can be banned as far as they are concerned. No hardship there.

Who is the county protecting?

During the most recent public hearing to ban frac sand mining, several interesting facts were disclosed by Houston County. Mr. Griffin states, “The county board has, for the last 48 years, not seen it as a problem and has not pushed to have the law enforced.”

He is speaking about the state statute regulating nonconforming uses here. The county ordinance says the same thing as the statute and so both laws are intentionally being violated. Again, he says, “The county commissioners decided they wouldn’t enforce it for 48 years”, again proving a clear intent to violate state and county law.

Griffin further states that miners have not paid their fair share of property taxes. That means the rest of us paid more and also that the State of Minnesota has been cheated and should be interested in correcting this issue.

And finally, Griffin makes this admission. “You are right, your complaints have not been addressed”, speaking about how the complaint process is not being applied in regard to mining violations. He also says he very much doubts that there is even one mine in the county that actually qualifies for its nonconforming status.

Yet the planning commission and the board of commissioners refuse to do anything about the approximately 120 nonconform-

ing mines that are clearly in violation of state statute and county ordinance. Some good and some clarity did come out of the public hearing.

State law is very clear; any nonconforming use that has been inactive for one year or has expanded in use, volume, or boundaries loses its nonconforming status and must go through the normal permitting process to operate. It also states that the burden of proof of qualification for nonconforming status is on the land owner. So if they cannot prove continuous activity through tax records, aerial photos, google earth photos or receipts, the nonconforming status is lost. Every permit must comply with all state and federal guidelines. This is included as a condition on every permit issued. In fact, county law can be more restrictive but not less restrictive than state law.

Most of these nonconforming mines (approximately 100 of them) have already been abandoned for many years so nothing actually changes and there would be no impact on costs. It would however greatly simplify enforcement if we actually knew how many mines were in existence. If a miner wants to continue to operate, there is nothing to stop them, they simply need to comply with the law. A few of these mines may be polluting steams or endangering neighbor’s property or health; in that case obviously they should not be allowed to continue.

Finally, the county’s consulting land use attorney, Mr. Squires, has advised that if frac sand mining cannot be adequately regulated, it should be banned. Well, it is pretty obvious that mining cannot be adequately regulated as evidenced by all the recently exposed nonfeasance, malfeasance, and discriminatory behavior regarding the planning and zoning process in Houston County. It is time to ban frac sand mining, bring all rogue mines into compliance with the law, and give the citizens a complaint process that actually works.

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Kingsland eyes single site plan in Spring Valley Mystery says: Hopefully you mean closing the Wykoff facility? We just built the elementary school.

1234 says: This article is so full of errors. Was the author even at the meeting?805 Redhorse51 says: There is no simple solution for Kingsland, Fillmore Central, Rushford-Peterson etc.... regarding finances, enrollment, etc... But I think it is time for one of two things to happen for small schools to survive. #1. If you want you child(ren) to attend a District that you do not live in, you transport them to their border. No busses!

This will make people think twice due to inconvenience, the State Aid remains in the District and enrollment remains more consistent. #2. Maybe it is time that our Legislatures mandate the same type of consolidation that happened in the late 50’s. Political suicide? Probably, but then if there were term limits for them, common sense might prevail..........

SomethingNeedsToBeDone says: Are people blind?? How can they continue to use a facility they want to close because they now say it costs too much to repair and upkeep it? Hello?? Even using the ‘newer’ part of the building in Wykoff...you can’t use it and just let the ‘old’ building attached to it crumble, how unsafe is that? Also, since the district has short term memory loss, does anyone care to explain how just 2 years ago repairs at the middle school were estimated at $600,000 and now it’s millions? How ignorant are some of you to not question this?

Shame on Ann Oeltjen, I really thought when I wrote your name in things would change but you just go along with everyone else who has been on that board for TOO long and have a history of poor decisions or self serving decisions. And Troy Asher? You don’t even bother fighting for your own community, keep puffing your chest out though because that’s working awesome for you. And Ms. Larson, try sending your son to Saturday school like every other athlete has to do to further their education and get help instead of getting ‘favors’. I WISH the police would have busted your contribution to minors homecoming weekend in your home when threw a beer party. What is wrong with the people in this district that such things are tolerated?? I am so glad I don’t have kids and if we ever decide to, we are moving first! Wake up people. The rate of students leaving hasn’t leveled off, it’s over 20 students THIS year alone! They leave because the administration sucks and the board just does whatever the super says because they are butt kisses worried about their own social status within the school and the status of their kids. I can’t even go to the grocery store without running into someone who complains about this school and I don’t even have kids so it’s not like it’s a conversation that would naturally come up! Kids leave because Kingsland is FAILING the needs of children and families from what I am told by SOOOO many moms and dads. They go to grand meadow and LOVE it, they got to Stewartville and LOVE it, they go to Chatfield and they LOVE it. Hello?? Get a clue! Someone with balls PLEASE run for a board seat and get these communities back on track and HELP these children! The current board doesn’t give a crap about anyone but themselves. YES I said it.

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Concerned says: Has the school board & administration ever checked into why so many students leave the district? You have students open enroll at Stewartville, Grand Meadow & Chatfield. Why is this? What is going on? Seems like the “project lead the way” simply isn’t working. @ Concerned says: I have wondered about this too. Most of the Wykoff kids don’t even go to Kingsland. This will make it even worse.

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By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com Whether you’re watching an NFL game, or reading this newspaper, you’ve most likely noticed a p re v a l e n c e of the color pink.

By now, everyone associates the month of October Jason Sethre with Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Our newspaper has promoted Breast Cancer Awareness Month every year for the past three years by sharing stories of survivors who are in remission. And accompanying those stories, we invited local businesses to show their support.

From that support, 50% of all proceeds have been donated to the Breast Cancer Research Institute in New York.

According to letters we’ve received from the Breast Cancer Research Institute, as an

acknowledgement of the financial contribution, 91 cents of every dollar goes towards the research. The big concern for most donors of any cause is how much of the contribution actually gets utilized in support of the cause.

I am humbled by our staff and our local businesses for trying to do something to not only bring awareness for breast cancer, which affects about 1 in 8 U.S. women over the course of their lifetime, but for helping to support research for treatments and hopefully finding a cure. This year, the Fillmore County Journal will be sending a check for $1,035 to the Breast Cancer Research Institute, as a result of those who supported this initiative.

It’s a small amount in comparison with what other companies are capable of contributing, but I do believe that every dollar counts.

If you’d like to show your support for Breast Cancer Research, here’s where you can send a donation.

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When I was in my early 20’s, I had a girlfriend for about three years, and early on in our relationship she was diagnosed with a rare brain cancer. It was shocking to say the least. At the age of 20, she was undergoing brain surgery, Gamma Knife radiosurgery, and chemotherapy. And, from her surgery in which they were only able to remove 97% of the cancerous tumor, she had many other side effects from the jostling of her pituitary gland. We stayed together throughout her entire experience, and then in remission we drifted apart. She was a kind and very smart person with high aspirations.

She went on to finish college in S. Dak., and became a chemistry teacher at a private school in Sioux Falls. On Monday, April 1, 2013, she died at the age of 37 from complications that ultimately related back to her cancer from when we dated. My mother

saw the obituary and contacted me to let me know, otherwise I would have not known.

As I get older, unfortunately, I see more people experience hardship brought on by cancer.

And, of course, it’s not just breast cancer.

My grandfather, Bob Sethre, died from pancreatic cancer at a young age. Unfortunately, everyone knows someone who has battled cancer.

I’ve had two co-workers in the past five years who have battled cancer and survived.

And, I have just learned of two friends who are battling cancer, which is really heartbreaking.

When someone doesn’t smoke or drink, living a very healthy life, it just doesn’t make sense. And there’s no genetic history of similar cancer in the family. It doesn’t add up in my mind. It isn’t fair.

I guess the one thing I have learned over the years is that our time we spend with the people we care about is most important. Never take each other for granted, and live life to the fullest. It doesn’t hurt to donate to support cancer research, but the most important thing we can give to each other is our time.

Letter about State should fund rural broadband initiatives...

To the Editor, Living and growing up in the heart of beautiful bluff country, it’s easy to see what makes this area of our state different from all the rest. From our charming main streets and vibrant communities, to our pristine trout streams and towering wooded bluffs, our corner is truly unique. Even city folk visit to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. But from the conversations I’ve had with neighbors in the weeks since my campaign began, it’s obvious that people living here feel disconnected in a different way. Though this time it is not intentional and certainly not as enjoyable. Almost half of Houston and Fillmore counties are either lacking or going entirely without high-speed broadband internet access in 2015.

This a year when new galaxies are being discovered and self-driving cars are a reality. Faster internet access isn’t just a matter of convenience, but one of economic viability. This is why I’m asking our state government to fund rural broadband projects up to $200 million, the amount proposed by the Governor’s non-partisan rural broadband task force. This will allow for communities like ours to compete on an even playing field, socially and economically. We need strong leaders who can move us into the 21st Century. Among the many sounds we take for granted in our neck of the woods, a dial-up internet tone should not be one of them.

Thomas Trehus Candidate for Minnesota House of Representatives, 28B

Thanks to the generous support of these area businesses, a total of $1,035 will be donated to Breast Cancer Research for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Invite some friends and family along. Inviting friends and family on a weekend getaway can make the trip more fun and more affordable. If you have room in the car, inviting friends along allows you to split fuel costs,

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Battery size will not necessarily provide better starting. It’s important to buy the correct battery for the make of your car, which can usually be found inside of the owner’s manual.

• Verify that there is no corrosion. Corrosion can prevent a car from starting just as much as a worn-out battery. Corrosion is caused by a faulty connection that allows battery acid to escape and corrode surrounding areas. Regularly inspect the battery to keep abreast of issues that may cause corrosion. Carefully clean away any corrosive residue that has formed and make sure the battery is correctly seated.

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• Minimize the use of automotive accessories. Do not start the car with the heater and the radio on. They can use up the power coming from the car’s alternator and prevent the battery from charging. Do not leave the heat and the radio on while the car is idling. Otherwise the car will not be putting out enough power for the alternator to charge the battery and power the electrical systems.

• Disconnect the battery. If your car will be stored in a garage for the winter, disconnect the battery. Certain devices, such as clocks and alarm systems, continue to drain battery power when the vehicle is off. If your car will not be driven enough to recharge the battery, keep it disconnected when the automobile is being stored.

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Protect your vehicle from snow, ice, and damage from the cold Winter can be an unforgiving season. Freezing temperatures coupled with snow and ice can take its toll on people who live in climates where cold weather is a fact of winter life.

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In addition to visiting their mechanics, drivers can perform some inspections and fixes themselves.

Check that all of the vehicle’s lights are operational so your car can be easily seen during inclement weather. Exchange your existing windshield washer fluid with one that will not freeze in cold conditions. Check the nozzles on the windshield-washer system routinely and clear out any blockages of ice or debris. While addressing windshield washer fluid, also replace worn out windshield wiper blades with ones that can withstand snow and icy weather.

A new coating of wax can serve as a shield against road salt, snow, sleet, and rain. Try a polymer wax to protect the paint. Whenever possible, rinse off salt and grime so it does not dry on the car and gradually wear away at the paint.

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Obituaries Ellyn P. Fishbaugher Ellyn Pauline Fishbaugher was born November 29, 1926, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Her parents were Gilbert and Goldie (Decker) Bell.

She graduated from Cedar Rapids Roosevelt High School in December 1945. After g r a du a t i on she worked Ellyn P. for Quaker Fishbaugher Oats in Cedar Rapids. She and Clayton E. Fishbaugher met in Cedar Rapids and married at the Root River Church of the Brethren in Bristol Township, Minn., on February 17, 1947.

The couple lived in Harmony until 1952 and then moved to Preston.

They had a daughter, Marilyn Ann and a son, Bruce.

Mrs. Fishbaugher went on to obtain her LPN nursing degree from the Rochester Vocational and Technical School and worked at the Preston Nursing Home as a floor nurse and later as a the Staff Development Director.

Mrs. Fishbaugher is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clayton Fishbaugher; her sister, Mary Bernadette Bell; a twin brother, Elwyn Bell; and brothers, John, Gilbert (Pete), and Ernest Bell; and a great grandson, Max Fishbaugher.

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Mrs. Fishbaugher is survived by a sister, Jane Carpenter and a brother, George E. Bell both of Cedar Rapids; her daughter, Marilyn Ann Frey and husband Dana Frey of St. Croix Falls, Wis.; son, Bruce Fishbaugher and wife Kathy of Preston; grandchildren: Melinda Hurley (Jay) of Edina, Benjamin Bothun (Juregen Kiefer) Bremthal, Germany, Jennifer Frey, South Minneapolis, John Fishbaugher (Kristina), Preston, Dr. David Fishbaugher (Jessica Lawrence), and Allyson Bahl (Steve) Preston.

Additional survivors include great-grandchildren: Meghan Hurley, Braden Hurley, Sam Watt, Clay Fishbaugher (Julia), Alex Fishbaugher, Emilee Fishbaugher, Jake Fishbaugher, Makaura Fishbaugher, Sophia Fishbaugher, Sam Bahl, Riley Bahl, Ross Bahl (sons, Blake and Bridon), and Brianna Bahl.

Mrs. Fishbaugher died Thursday, October 15, 2015, at Gundersen Healthcare Systems in Harmony. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2015, at the Preston United Methodist Church, with Pastor Michael Smith officiating. Burial of her ashes will take place at a later date at the State Veterans Cemetery in Preston. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until service time at the church on Wednesday.

In lieu of flowers or memorials ,the family requests gifts to either the Preston United Methodist Youth Programs or the Preston Servicemen’s Club Scholarship Program.

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Online condolences may be left great-grandchildren and one greatat www.thauwaldfuneralhomes.com. great-grandchild. Also survived by Muriel’s family, stepsons: Donald Harold V. Mangan Schultz of St. Louis Park, Jerry A Mass of Christian burial (Janice) Schultz of Preston, Lyle was offered for Harold Vincent (Sheryl) Schultz of Chatfield, KrisMangan at 10:30 a.m, on Friday, ti Schultz of Madison, Wis., and October 23 at St.Mary’s Catho- stepdaughters Diane (Earl) Kinlic Church with Father Thomas neberg and Jane Christenson, both Loomis officiating. Burial was held of Rochester, and Mary (Lloyd) in Calvary Cemetery in Chatfield. Flint of Dodge Center; 12 grand Harold Mangan, 92, died on children; one stepgrandson; and October 17, 2015 at Chosen Valley 12 great-great-grandchildren; one Care Center in Chatfield. Harold sister, Gladys Pulford; and many was born December 18, 1922 in nieces and nephews.

Preston, the son of Charles and Nelli He was preceded in death by his (Leister) Mangan. He was raised and parents, first wife, Orilee Wright schooled in the Preston area. He and second wife, Muriel Stevens married Orilee Wright in Fountain Schultz; sisters: Mary Mangan, on November 28, 1945. The couple Francis Shanahan, Marjorie Vreefarmed the Preston/Fountain area man, Kathleen Garnatz; brother until moving to Chatfield in 1956. Robert Mangan; two sons-in-law: He married Muriel Schultz In Pres- Harry Yetter and Richard Saro, ton on July 24, 2004. Harold was and one stepson, Steve Schultz. a farmer and then a carpenter until Visitation was held Thursday, retiring. He drove his ponies (Cindy October 22 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. & Sandy) in parades, and entered with a 6 p.m. prayer service by contests for years. He belonged to Father William Thompson at Riley Austin Gem and Mineral club and Funeral Home and one hour prior polished stones for jewelry. He was to service, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. also a member of the Pilot Mound at the church.

Farm Bureau. Harold loved to dance Riley Funeral Home assisted the and play cards. He also had to have family with arrangements. To share a cookie after breakfast to start his a memory of Harold with the family, day. please visit Rileyfuneralhomes.com.

He is survived by his son Vincent (Laura) Mangan of Spring Roger M. Olson Valley and two daughters, Bar- Roger M. Olson, 93, of Rushford, bara Yetter of Fountain and Nancy Minn. died on Wednesday, OctoJohnson of Rochester; six grand- ber 14, at the Good Shepherd children: Mark and Richard Yetter, Lutheran Home in Rushford.

Teresa Blok, Kris Kalstabakken, Roger was born on June 10, Matt and Sandy Mangan; Ten 1922, in Bode, Iowa to Andrew

and Amanda (Sime) Olson. He was raised in Bode, where he graduated high school and was active in sports and music, especially playing the piano. Roger received his Bachelors and Masters degrees in Roger M. architecture Olson from Iowa State University. He served in the U.S. Army Engineer Corp during WWII. O n June 10, 1948, Roger was united in marriage with Doris Humble at Rushford Lutheran Church. He worked as an architect for many years, working primarily in Decorah, Iowa. In his spare time, Roger enjoyed; golf, playing piano and organ, travel, photography, and his Norwegian Fjord horses. He was a member of Rushford Lutheran Church, past member and architect of the Decorah Lutheran Church, Decorah City Council, and the American Institute of Architects.

Roger is survived by, his wife, Doris; son, Erik (Ruth Ann) Olson of Sister Bay, Wis.; four grandchildren: Buck (Abby), Arianna (Josh), Amanda (Chris), and Chelsea (Tony), and by five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Anlee; and one brother, Stanton.

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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 & Va lley Christian Center..... Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 A ssumption 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 Calvar y 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 Cherr y Grove United Methodist...…………...……Sundays - 10 : 00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...……………..…….....……Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Ser vices.…………...…....………Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Destiny Life Church.............………………......…Sundays - 10 : 00am 104 West Jessie Street, Rushford MN 55971 (507) 429-1222 Elstad Lutheran Church...………………….......….Sundays - 10 : 00am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……..……....……Sundays - 11: 00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..….....................Sundays - 9 : 00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church.......Sundays - 8 : 30am & 10 : 30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....………........………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 6 : 00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346 -2840

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

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

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Garness Trinit y 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…...............Sundays - 10 : 30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henrytown Lutheran Church-Canton Assumption Catholic Church....Sundays-10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist..........Saturdays - 9 : 00am 217 W. Jessie St., Rushford (507) 993-8328 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church.........................Sundays - 9: 00am 43267 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church (Special Occasions) Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545 -2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church..……………..…....…Sundays - 9 : 30am 254 Main St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church..……….…Sundays - 10 : 30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Looney Va lley 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 Nativit y Catholic Church..Sun. (1 & 2) - 8 : 45am & (3 & 4) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 Newburg United Methodist Church 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran.………………...…………Sundays - 10 : 30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875 -2460 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.…......... Sat. - 5 : 30pm Sun. - 9 : 00am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church.…………...................Sundays - 9 : 00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875 -2460

Pioneer Presby terian Church…………....…….…..Sundays - 8 : 30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church ………............Sundays - 8 : 30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2503 R iver Of Life Regional Church 220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853 Root Prairie Lutheran Church …………...…..…Sundays - 10 : 30am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4455

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Saetersdal Lutheran Church.……………....…........Sundays - 9 : 00am 21447 Co. Rd. 30, Rural Harmony, MN Scheie Lutheran Church..…………………….…..…Sundays - 9 : 30am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5680 St Columban Church.…..…………………...……Sundays - 10 : 00am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -3886 St Ignatius Catholic Church.……………….........……Sundays - 10 : 30am 213 W Franklin St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346 -7565

St John Lutheran Church.…………...……………...Sundays - 9 : 00am 241 Line St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296 St Joseph ’s Catholic Church.……………….…...…Sundays - 8 : 00am PO Box 577 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257 St Mark ’s Lutheran Church...…………....…………Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111

St Mar y’s Catholic Church...…..................................Sundays - 8 : 00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthew’s Episcopa l Church..…...........……………Sundays - 9 : 30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923-1219 (507) 867-3707

St Matthew’s Lutheran Church..……………………Sundays - 9 : 00am Harmony, MN 55939 (Granger) (507) 772- 4474 St Olaf Catholic Church...........Sun. (1 & 2) - 10 :30am & (3 & 4) - 8 : 45am 114 N Locust, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5268

St Patrick ’s Church Hall ………………......…......Saturday - 5 : 00pm Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church.....................................Sundays - 9 : 00am 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul’s Lutheran Church.........................................Sundays - 10 :30am 215 N Miller St, Lime Springs, IA 52155 (563) 566 -2389

Sumner Center United Methodist Church.…........…Sundays - 10 :30am 9 miles N. of Spring Valley on Co. Rd. 1 (507) 696-4197 Trinit y Fellowship ELC A ..…………………......….Sundays - 10 : 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211 Trinit y Evangelica l Lutheran Church……….......……Sundays - 10 : 30am 204 South St, Ostrander, MN 55961 (507) 657-2203

Union Prairie Lutheran..……………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3363 Whalan Lutheran Church.............................................Sundays - 9:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398 Wykof f United Methodist Church.…….……….…Sundays- 10 : 30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 202-2275

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for Roger at 1 p.m. on Monday, October 26, at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford, with the Rev. Roger Michaelson officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the church.

The family prefers memorials directed to the CDIFF Foundation.

Leave a memory of Roger and sign his online guestbook at www. hofffuneral.com.

Leslie E. Rudlong Funeral services for Leslie Rudlong were held, 11 a.m. Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Pastor Jim Scaife and Reverend Peter Barby of f iciating.

Leslie E. Burial took Rudlong place in the Spring Valley Cemetery. Visitation was held 5 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley, Minn. and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Leslie Rudlong, age 67, of Rochester, Minn. passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015 at the Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minn..

Leslie Eugene Rudlong was born July 7, 1948 in Racine, Minn. to Thelmer and Vernice (Hague) Rudlong. He received his G.E.D. and attended a Bible college for a short time. On November 4, 1971, Leslie was united in marriage to JoAnn Spencer in Superior, Wis. Leslie was an ordained Evangelical Minister and enjoyed sharing God’s word with everyone, he was a bird watcher and enjoyed riding his bike, but most of all enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Leslie is survived by his wife, JoAnn of Rochester, Minn.; children: Angela (John Shea) Roberts of Dover, Minn., Heather (Robert) Haus of Monroe, Wash., Aaron

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(Emmy) Rudlong of Byron, Minn., Luke (Crystal) Rudlong of Rochester, Minn., and Brian (Deanna) Reinhart of Farmington, Minn.; 20 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; father, Thelmer Rudlong of Spring Valley, Minn.; and siblings: Marilyn (Raymond) Van Schaick of Spring Valley, Minn., Karol (Arnie) Lange of Racine, Minn., Larry Rudlong of Spring Valley, Minn., Sharon Glonek of Wascott, Wis., Alvin (Donna) Rudlong of Spring Valley, Minn., Beverly Gustafson of Minneapolis, Minn., Brenda (David) Shepherd of Minneapolis, and Kristine Greenwood of Grand Meadow, Minn.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Vernice; brother, Thelmer “Bud”; and a sister in infancy, Karen.

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pasture tours. Megan, who owns the Andor Wenneson Inn in Peterson, Minn., commented that it would be nice to give her guests additional options for things to do while in the area.

Jeff Kaam, of Lanesboro, Minn., spoke about the many activities available in Fillmore County including caves, fishing, great places to eat, rental shops, retail shops, JEM movie theatre, medical facilities, etc. Kaam is interested in giving birding tours to anyone visiting the area.

It would be up to the individual eco-tour guide as to whether to charge tour participants, what

Floyd L. Wernet Floyd L. Wernet, age 92, of Caledonia, formerly of the Bluffton, Iowa and Coldwater Creek area, died Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at the Caledonia Care and Rehab.

Floyd was born March 11, 1923 in Winne shiek County, Iowa Floyd L. to George and Wernet Lydia (Qualley) Wernet. He lived in the Mabel area, moved to Calif., and then back to Bluffton, Mabel, Preston, and has spent the last years at Caledonia Care and Rehab. He enjoyed listening to music, playing his harmonica, Yo-yo’s, tops, listening to wind chimes and music boxes, being outside, and wearing a tie everyday.

Floyd is survived by a sister-in-law Angie Wernet of Caledonia, brother-in-law Ron Ludeking of Decorah, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Earl, and three sisters: Doris Whalen, Florence Patterson, and Georgia Ludeking.

Visitation was held 1-2 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2015 at the Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel.

A graveside service took place at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday in the Bluffton Cemetery.

spayed or neutered and then have their left ears tipped. The “tipped” ear is the universal sign that a cat has been through this type of program and therefore has been vaccinated and sterilized. Warner suggested the city consider this alternative solution to help with the problem of stray and feral cats in town.

Councilor Carl Ernst raised several concerns in response. His main point was that the city and the taxpayers should not have to pay for the program. He stated that pet owners should be responsible for the bill. He also asked whether it would be a never ending cycle given the number of local farm cats and feral cats that can easily enter the city. Councilor Ross Duckett echoed Ernst’s concerns.

It was suggested that there may be people in town willing to contribute to this program or to hold a fund raiser, so that it could be done without using taxpayer dollars. It was also suggested that the TNR program could be tried once or twice to see how effective it would be.

After discussing the Council decided to table this issue to see what kind of response they get.

It was agreed that if he can get enough contributions or donations to go forward Warner can approach the Council for a resolution to approve the program on a trial basis. Anyone interested in contributing to the TNR program

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., OCTOBER 27 •Blood Donations, 8am - 2pm, Kingsland High School, 705 N. Section Ave., Spring Valley •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Bldg., 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-6pm, 515 Washington St. NW, Preston.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 9-9:40am. Harmony Community Center.

Freewill donations. Info (507) 272-3731.* •Tai Ji Quan for seniors, for better balance and strength, 10:30-11:30am.

Kingsland Middle School, Wykoff.

Freewill donations. Info (507) 272-3731.* •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.*

•Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pio­neer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •AA Closed meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.*

WED., OCTOBER 28 •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 3-3:30 pm, Coffee Street Fitness, 102 Coffee St., Lanesboro. (507) 288-6944 for info.*

THURS., OCTOBER 29 •Free Senior Coffee & Dessert, 9am, Clara House, Harmony.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 9-9:40am. Harmony Community Center.

Freewill donations. (507) 272-3731 for info.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9am-11:30 am, 12:30-4 pm, Tenborg Bldg., 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.*

•Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St NW, Preston. Ave. Freewill donations accepted. (507) 2886944 for info.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30-11am. Mabel Fire Hall, 325 W. Prairie Ave. Freewill donations accepted.

(507)288-6944 for info.* •Tai Ji Quan for seniors, for better balance and strength, 10:30-11:30am.

Kingsland Middle School, Wykoff. Freewill donations. Info (507) 272-3731.* •Story Hour for ages 3-5, 11 am, Harmony Public Library. No school, no story hour.* •Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, upstairs of education wing, 202 N. Oak, Mabel* •Chatfield Brass Band rehearsal, 7pm, Chatfield Elementary Band Room. New members welcome. Info: call 867-3315.*

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the cost would be, and how often their tour would be offered.

Eco-tours coming up this year through Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center Skills School include Oak Savannah Prairie Restoration on January 30, 2016 and a Bluff Country Sampler in March. Take the time to enjoy and learn about the Driftless Region by taking eco tours throughout the year or perhaps giving tours yourself.

Ecotourism is a great opportunity not only for tourists visiting Fillmore County, but also to the residents of the area from not only taking the educational tours, but to providing the tours as well.

Eagle Bluff is in the process

of putting together a website, Southern Minnesota Eco-Tours, which will provide information about the tours that will be offered and will have a calendar listing individual tour dates.

If you are interested in being an eco-tour guide from May September of 2016 please contact Joe Deden at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center. Please provide the topic of the tour you would like to give along with a brief summary of the tour by April 1, 2016.

Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center is located at 28097 Goodview Drive in rural Lanesboro. The phone number is (507) 467-2437.

in Canton should contact Charlie Warner.

Other business Jon Nordsving, city maintenance worker, shared the results of the recent cleaning and inspection of the water tower. Maguire Iron, Inc. made the following recommendations: exterior cleaning and painting needed, estimated to cost $29,000-$31,000; interior sand blasting and painting in 2-3 years, estimated to cost $31,000$33,000; and sanitary and safety upgrades to bring it up to OSHA standards. Nordsving said exterior paint is needed more than anything else and is necessary to make the water tower last. He added that the interior should be painted in the next five years. The council approved a motion to go forward with exterior painting and advised Nordsving to get it on the calendar for next year.

Nordsving also informed the council that the annual well inspection by McCarthy Well Company was scheduled for the week of October 19.

Mayor Donivee Johnson reviewed the final changes to the updated code with the Council before asking for a motion. The council unanimously approved a motion to adopt the updated Code of Ordinances for the City of Canton. The new code will be effective once officially published.

The council also adopted a schedule of fees and charges for various services, licenses and permits in Canton. The amount set for each fee or charge will be reviewed in

January.

The council reviewed the newly drafted permit application for golf carts, UTVs and mini trucks. It is a simple half page form and a summary of the new ordinance is printed on the back for easy reference. A permit will be issued to a vehicle, rather than to an operator, and it will need to be renewed annually. The permit will be in the form of two 4”x4” stickers which must be displayed on both sides of the vehicle. The cost of a permit will be determined once the council finds out the cost of the stickers.

ATVs will not be issued permits because they are not allowed on any city street, right of way, alley, park property or playground, including ditches and slopes.

Sheriff Tom Kaase was not present, so the new Fillmore County Sheriff’s contract was tabled until next month. The council noted that this issue needs to be addressed before January.

The council approved a liquor license for the Fire Department’s Halloween Dance at Town Hall on October 31.

Councilor Cindy Shanks asked the council if they would like to sponsor the lighting contest during the lighted parade and Santa Claus Day on December 12. The council agreed to sponsor the lighting contest again this year. The prizes will be $100, $75, and $50.

The next regular meeting of the Canton City Council is on Wednesday, November 11, at 7 p.m. at Canton City Hall.

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FRI., OCTOBER 30 •Preston Farmers Market, 11:00am til sold out (or 5pm) Preston bike trailhead.* •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.*

SAT., OCTOBER 31 •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Lanesboro AA group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507)765-2518.*

SUN., NOVEMBER 1 •Roast Beef Dinner, 11am - 2pm, Harmony United Methodist Church, 60 Main Ave. S, Harmony •Fountain AA closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*

•Cowboy Church Sercive, 6pm, Cherry Grove United Methodist Church. For more info or directions, call (507) 346-2830 or visit faithsv.net.

MON., NOVEMBER 2 •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30-11am. Mabel Fire Hall, 325 W. Prairie Ave. Free will donations. (507) 2886944 for info.* •Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 3-3:30 pm. Coffee Street Fitness, 102 Coffee St., Lanesboro. Freewill donations.

(507) 288-6944 for info.* •AA Crossroads Journey Group meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*

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Mabel City Council discusses changes to parking ordinances

By Hannah Wingert The Mabel City Council met on October 21 at 7 p.m. Mayor Jim Westby was absent.

Pat Bailey from the Minnesota Department of Health was present at the meeting to discuss the development of a wellhead protection plan for the City of Mabel’s drinking water supply wells. She passed out maps to the council members that showed two areas in Mabel that need to be protected. The city will need to identify any wells within those areas. She noted that the city’s wells have been assigned a low vulnerability for contamination, which is good.

A public hearing was opened to discuss the parking ordinanc-

es for city streets. Greg Scheiber from the office of City Attorney, Richard Nethercut was present to answer any questions from the public and the council about the first draft of the updated ordinances. City Administrator Karen Larson had spoken to the administrator of Spring Valley about the city’s ordinances and learned that Spring Valley issues permits for street parking with the condition that the permit holder clean up the snow in that spot within 24 hours of snowfall. The Mabel council will have to consider fees and policy if instituting permit parking.

The council would like to create a 24 hour limitation on parking on the street year round

POET GM on Capitol Hill

By Chris Hanson, Poet GM The ethanol industry is a fantastic Midwest success story, but one that many federal decision makers in Washington are unfamiliar with.

For that reason, I traveled to Washington, D.C. in September with two POET Biorefining – Preston board members and local farmers, Al Hein and Denny King. We joined a delegation of about 100 ethanol advocates to canvas over 200 House and Senate offices. Our main objective was to educate each lawmaker on how support for higher ethanol blends, like E15, benefits all Americans and to also take the opportu-

nity to set the record straight on any misconceptions lawmakers had about the ethanol industry.

Our group from Preston met with offices from N. Y. to Calif. Many of these lawmakers thought ethanol was subsidized when, in fact, ethanol has been unsubsidized for years while Big Oil continues to receive government handouts.

Providing consumers with a competitive choice at the pump also resonated with members of Congress, as did ethanol’s reductions in harmful emissions versus gasoline.

We met with some offices who did not understand what ethanol had to do with their constituents.

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to another.

The November city council meeting’s date was changed from November 11 to 10. A public hearing for a rezoning request will also be held during at the beginning of that meeting.

The League of Minn. Cities insurance trust liability coverage waiver form was signed and approved.

Ambulance Director Neil Folstad has announced his retirement from the Mabel Ambulance Crew after 33 years of dedicated service. Council member Liz Folstad will ask him to discuss his replacement at the next ambulance crew meeting and present his selection to the council.

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with no parking from the hours of 2-6 a.m. during the winter months to allow for clean snow removal.

Fillmore County Deputy Jesse Grabau discussed the enforcement of the ordinances with the council and noted that, “It’s going to be an education period no matter what.”

The discussion was tabled for the time being and the public hearing was closed.

Mark Davy from Davy Engineering presented several change items to the council to approve.

Most of them were clean-up type items to finish the street project.

The council revisited the possibility of installing security cam-

eras at the community center and wastewater treatment plant.

Gerard Cox from Per Mar Security was present at the meeting to answer any questions. He noted that the company already has several accounts in the City of Mabel and that, with drug use so rampant in the area, security is becoming a necessity.

Director of City Maintenance, Bob Miereau will set up a time to assess the buildings with Cox for a free proposal.

The minutes of the September 16 meeting were reviewed and approved. The bills were also approved.

The council passed Resolution 15-05, authorizing the transfer of city funds from one account

When we described how ethanol has lowered the cost of fuel across America, they were able to understand how those savings resulted in increased economic activity in their districts.

Although there are many in the House and Senate who are under-informed about the revolution Midwest agriculture and the ethanol industry have created, we continue to appreciate the support from our local lawmakers we met with. Senators Franken and Klobuchar are tireless advocates for agriculture and ethanol in the Senate, and Representatives Collin Peterson and Rick Nolan continue to be strong leaders in the House.

Our time in Washington was well spent. Our industry has a wonderful story to tell and is the perfect example of how Midwest ingenuity is changing the world. It’s a story we need to tell it more often.

Working together to educate lawmakers at the U.S. Capitol about ethanol recently were, front row, left to right: Danny Clayton, General Manager of POET Biorefining – Ashton, Iowa (holding a folder); Al Hein, board member for POET Biorefining Preston; Senator Al Franken, ·Jim Lambert, General Manager of POET Biorefining – Lake Crystal, Minn.; Denny King, board member for POET Biorefining – Preston; and Chris Hanson, General Manager of POET Biorefining - Preston.

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Fillmore County Sports Football Quarterfinals

athlete of the week

By Paul Trende Four FCJ covered teams took to the field for quarterfinal football games. Lanesboro (5-seed, 4-4) trekked to H o u s t o n The Trende (4-seed, Report 5 - 3 ) .

Chatfield (4-seed, 5-3) hosted DoverE y o t a (5-seed, 4-4). M-C (3-seed, 6-2) hostPaul Trende ed L/P (6-seed, 2-6). FC (1-seed, 7-1) received a bye. R-P (2-seed, 5-3) earned a forfeit win over Kingsland (7-seed, 0-8).

Johnson’s Efforts Lead ‘Canes Past Burros In a re-match of a week eight South-East District 9-man dual, Houston relied on the efforts of senior Jeremiah Johnson to down Lanesboro. Johnson brought his season interception total to 12 (yes 12), thrice victimizing Burros freshman back-up quarterback Andrew Luck (yes Andrew Luck).

The second came early in the fourth. Leading 28-14, Johnson, a 6’0” 170-pounder, snared a Luck pass and returned it 48-yards for six. It made the score 34-14 Hurricanes (8:09). They prevailed by that final, never trailing (8-0, 8-8, 16-8, 22-8, 22-14, 28-14, 34-14). Johnson also had a two receptions for 102 yards (85-yard TD catch). It was Tylor Nelson’s only TD passing (3-7, 110 yards, TD, INT). He had five versus the Burros days earlier. Nelson added a 61-yard TD run. Garrett Paulson had a pair of TD’s (1555 rushing). Nathan Lee (10-82 rushing) wasn’t quite as active as in the regular season (202 yards,

4 receiving TD’s). The Burros lost starting junior quarterback Cole Schwichtenberg (4-35, TD rushing) in the first half. Senior RB Steven Rein became the workhorse (32 carries, 129 yards). The other Burro score came on a Luck to Marcus Mulvihill 30-yard pass play. It was Lanesboro’s only pass completion (versus three interceptions). Their season concludes at 4-5. Houston (6-3) moves on to face #1 in 9-Man Grand Meadow (9-0).

Gophers Grind Past D-E In Chatfield, Dover-Eyota and the Gophers renewed their rivalry.

Chatfield won last year’s quarterfinal 45-42 in triple overtime. For one half, turnovers took center stage. The teams had three apiece.

The only score was a wounded-duck 21-yard TD pass from Aaron Paulson to Ben Ihrke (7-0).

The Gophers expanded their lead with a strong 8-play 55-yard third quarter drive. Parker Fossum’s 7-yard TD run made it 14-0.

D-E immediately replied, going 78 yards in 11 plays. A 20-yard jump-ball, semi-wound duck, TD pass from Garrett Studer to Ryan Keach on 4th and 12 (with twopoint pass) made it a 14-8 game heading to the fourth. A bad D-E punt snap kicked thru the end zone for a safety made it 16-8.

With 4:00 left, Studer connected with Luke Franke on 33-yard pass play, setting the Eagles up 1st and 10 at the Chatfield 22.

Paulson then intercepted a Studer pass at the five and returned it 66 yards. D-E never threatened from there. Chatfield prevailed 16-8.

Carter Duxbury (14-71 rushing) and Fossum (12-42, TD rushing) led the ground attack. The duo has combined for 1,429 rushing yards and 18 total TD’s on the year (Fossum 781, 11 TDs; Duxbury 648, 7 TDs). Paulson

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(1-1, 21 yards, TD passing; 9-28 rushing; forced fumble, interception on defense) filled in for an injured Dillon Bance at quarterback. Michael Otomo, the Southeast-White’s leading rushing (979 yards, 15 TDs), was held largely in check (16-77 rushing).

Studer (8-23, 130 yards, 2 INTs passing), Franke (4-59 receiving), and Keach (2-39, TD receiving) did D-E’s aerial damage. Each team was around 200 yards total offense. Chatfield (6-3) moves on to face #1 Caledonia (9-0).

M-C K-O’s L/P Mabel-Canton football scored 51 first half points and dropped Lyle/Pacelli 73-28. The Cougars scored at least three TD’s in each of the first three quarters. Starters Wayne Ross (11-158, 3 TDs rushing), Weston Whalen (11115 yards, TD rushing, 38-yard TD reception), Mitch Kuhn (22yard TD reception, 10-yard TD run), and Drew Wyffels (3-3, 86 yards, 2 TDs passing) began the onslaught. Brenden Kerns (7-63, 3 TDs rushing) and Talon Peterson (8-78 rushing) finished it off. M-C rolled up 554 yards of offense. They had 540 versus L/P in the regular season (7032). The Athletics were led by Brady Lester (11-35, 212, 3 TDs passing), Daniel Bollingberg (25109 rushing; 2-42, TD receiving), and Jordan Cotter (3-72, 2 TDs receiving). The Cougars are 13-0 versus L/P in 9-man meetings.

They have 45 rushing TDs this season. Whalen now has 1,099 yards rushing with nine TDs (14 total TDs). Ross has 955 yards and 21 scores (23 total TDs).

M-C (7-2) will face #2 SG (8-1) in the semi-finals.

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Monday and Tuesday of MEA week produced a trio of volleyball games between county teams where the underdog in the match had hope. But then the ‘big’ dog brought things back to normalcy, sinking any upset bids.

Streak Busters Technically, by records, Lanesboro (14-3) wasn’t the

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underdog versus Fillmore Central (8-11). But a Burro volleyball squad hasn’t won a set versus FC since 2009. FC has posted six straight dominating sweeps.

A win by the Burros, to move their streak to 11, would’ve been another huge win. It might’ve put them in line for the 4-seed in 1A East. For two sets, they were right on pace. The Burros toughed out two very hard fought victories (28-26, 25-23). Excellence rears a heavy burden on those who follow it. After four straight 20-win campaigns, back-to-back Section title games, and after losing three All-State players the past two years, FC sat at mediocrity.

They sat on the verge of losing to a school every girl on the Falcon team had only seen their immediate predecessors dominate. The Falcons rallied, winning game three (25-16), game four (25-23), and finally game five (15-10) for the big comeback victory. After having just one contest all season where two hitters eclipsed ten kills, Kendyl Bennett (season high 15), Paige Bennett (12), Cailey Rindels (11, 3 blocks), and Kenzie Broadwater (10, 27 digs, 26-26 serving) all hit double digits. Tayah Barnes had 23 digs, Bailey Barnes 30 assists. In a tough loss, the Burros were led by Rachel Kimball (20 kills, 21 digs), Cassidy Ruud (10 kills, 27 digs), Lexi Melander (46 assists), and Rachel Eversole (27 digs). Lanesboro’s tremendous win streak ends at ten.

R-P Equals Re-Ply Kingsland (1-8, 2-11) was definitely the underdog against Rushford-Peterson (7-3, 17-7). The Knights got the home faithful all riled up in game one though.

They fought the Trojans tooth and nail. After nine ties, R-P seemingly took control. Kensay Clobes authored a three ace serving session that put the Trojans up 20-17. Kingsland hung tight.

They finished the game on a 5-1 run, turning a 23-21 deficit into a 26-24 win. It was the Knights’ first set win over a team with a winning record this season. At that point R-P became an acronym for re-ply. The Trojans went 25-14, 25-19, and 25-19 for the 3-1 victory. The Trojan hammer Brianna Koop led the way with 17 kills and 19 digs (12-12 serving). The 5’8” junior had six kills each in sets three and four. Ashley Agrimson (10 kills, 4 aces) and Shayna Bellock (12 kills) helped on offense. Savannah Skalet racked up 38 assists. Mikayla Crawford had a game-high 23 digs. Clobes finished with seven aces (22-25 serving). The young buck, fab-frosh Lauren Buchholtz led Kingsland (season high 18 kills, 2.5 blocks, 14-15 serving).

She had seven kills in game four.

Kailey Link had a season-high 32 assists (12 digs, 12-12 serving).

Taylor Zimmerman (21 digs), Gracie Schmidt (7 kills, 3 blocks), Reann Kimball (7 kills, 11 digs), and Kellyn Webster (18-18 serving, 9 digs) helped out. R-P had

13 aces to Kingsland’s one.

Burros Do Unthinkable, Cougars Predictable It was odd to see. A scoreboard lopsided against MabelCanton volleyball. In game one of the Cougars’ match-up with Lanesboro, the Burros came in playing toughly hours removed from a tough loss to FC. Add in the Cougars’ senior night (rotation a bit altered), and Lanesboro held 17-8 lead in game one! With it 22-15, M-C went on a 7-1 spurt to turn up the heat (23-22).

But the Burros went to their best attacker. Senior Rachel Kimball got point 24. Point 25 came on a net violation and, viola (2522); for the first time all season (40 sets), an SEC foe took a set from the Cougars; for the first time all-season in a non-tournament game, a foe took a set from the Cougars. Then the match moved back to the reality of SEC volleyball over the last 20-years.

The Cougars dominated, beginning the next three games 11-2, 11-0, and 11-3. M-C prevailed 3-1 (22-25, 25-13, 25-16, 25-9).

Middle hitter Courtney Graves led the way. The 5’9” junior doubled her season-high with 18 kills (.516 hitting), shrewdly putting it where Lanesboro wasn’t.

Savannah Slafter (17 kills, 9 digs) and Coranda Vickerman (6 kills, 19 digs, 29 assists, 19-21 serving, 4 aces) were themselves. The later showed her 2014 SEC POY skills. Emma Wathier (16 digs) and Payton Danielson (13 digs, 21-23 serving, 5 aces) helped out.

M-C had 13 aces to Lanesboro’s three. Kimball continued her brilliant senior year (10 kills, 27 digs, 2 aces). Lexi Melander (23 assists), Cassidy Ruud (6 kills, 19 digs), and Joelie Schreiber (6 kills, 3 blocks) helped out. A year ago, Lanesboro lost on back-to-back nights to FC and MC also, but both were uncompetitive sweeps.

The Burros are now 9-4 in the SEC, 14-5 overall.

#8, 14-Straight, 30-Wins

A 20-win season for an M-C volleyball season is sort of hohum. A 30-win season is more like it. After beating Lanesboro, the #8 Cougars trekked north to Brainerd for some tourney action, and trekked home as tournament champions. They beat Detroit Lakes (25-15, 26-24), Zimmerman (25-11, 25-15), Brainerd (25-11, 25-23), and RobbinsdaleArmstrong (25-19, 25-19) in pool play, then Brainerd (24-26, 25-13, 25-12) and RobbinsdaleArmstrong (25-19, 25-17) each again in round robin gold bracket play for the tourney championship. Savannah Slafter (50 kills, 6 aces, 32 digs), Coranda Vickerman (33 kills, 37 digs, 108 assists, 58-60 serving, 10 aces), Emma Wathier (51 digs), Kenidi McCabe (48 digs), Lexi Thorson (20 kills, 32 digs, 63-67 serving, See SPORTS Page 14 

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9 aces), Dakota Delaney (31 kills) and Courtney Graves (24 kills) were tourney leaders. The six wins moved their record to 30-2 on the season (13-0 in the SEC).

It is their sixth straight 30-win season. They are on a 14-match win streak. The successful weekend might’ve clinched M-C 1A East’s top seed, as Caledonia and W-K each have ten losses.

Hot Shots

LFC girls cross country won their sixth straight event, the PEM Jodi Rahman invite. They’ve now competed in eight races, winning seven. Junior Kiera Olson led the Burro-brigade, finishing fourth overall. Emily Snyder (6th) also finished top ten. On the boy’s side, LARP’s Dylan Linder had a season-best third place finish, as he and teammate Hunter Herber (9th) each finished top ten. FC volleyball got 11 kills from Paige Bennett and 18 digs from Tayah Barnes in 3-0 sweep of Southland.

Kenzie Broadwater went 44-44 serving in games versus Lanesboro and the Rebels. R-P volleyball (8-3, 19-7) swept La Crescent.

The Trojans are in fourth place in the TRC. Chatfield (9-1, 15-10) sat idle. They are still tied atop the league with W-K (9-1, 18-10) and Caledonia (9-1, 16-10).

Volleyball

10-12 Spring Grove 3, Houston 2 > 25-21, 25-22, 19-25, 24-26, 10-13 FC 3, Southland 0 > 25-12, 25-21, 25-20 (FC: P. Bennett 11 kills, 8 digs; K. Bennett 8 kills, 3.5 blocks; C. Rindels 7 kills; T. Barnes 18 digs; B. Barnes 21 assists, 4 aces; K. Broadwater 5 kills, 10 digs, 18-18 serving) La Crescent 0, R-P 3 > 25-16, 25-17, 25-18 (R-P: B. Koop 12 kills, 10 digs, 3 aces; S. Skalet 26 assists, 10 digs; K. Clobes 7 kills; S. Bellock 6 kills; M. Crawford 13 digs; Carissa Bieberdorf 8 digs, 3 aces)

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Houston 1, Hope Lutheran 3 > 28-26, 20-25, 21-25, 23-25 (H: Kelly Jerviss 18 kills; Alyvia King 13 digs; Becca Lee 9 digs.

Canes are 3-10, 5-14) 10-17 Rochester Century Tournament (FC lost to Glencoe-Silver Lake (20-25, 12-25) and Irondale (20-25, 26-24, 13-15) in the first two rounds. Kingsland lost to Rochester-Century (1825, 11-25) and Pine Island (21-25, 18-25) in the first two rounds. FC beat Kingsland (2513, 25-18) and Blue Earth Area (25-6, 25-10) in the second two rounds. Kingsland lost to FC but beat Minneapolis-Patrick Henry (25-21, 5-25, 15-10 (51-5). L. Buchholtz (22 kills, 3 blocks), K. Link (41 assists), T. Zimmerman (37 digs), Karson Reiland (37-40 serving, 6 aces, 29 digs), and Kahri Kolden (51-54 serving, 5 aces, 22 digs) led the Knights.

They are 1-9, 3-15. FC is 6-5, 12-13)

Cross Country

10-13 ‘Jodi Rahman’ PEM Invite (FCL’s girls (48) took first over D-E (75). Chatfield took 8th, Kingsland 10th, and LARP was incomplete (of 11 complete teams). K. Olson (4th) led the way for LFC. E. Snyder (6th), Leah Ruen (11th), Bailey Ruen (13th), and Maddie Smith (14th) rounded out the Burros’ scoring runners. Ashley Miner took 19th. LARP’s Bailey O’Hare took 21st, Kingsland’s Marina Schwanke 29th, and Chatfield’s Kaylee Maker 31st (of 104). Cotter’s Grace Ping was individual champ. PEM won the boys race over Rochester Area Home School. W-K’s Nick Meyer was individual champ. LARP finished 5th, Chatfield 6th, LFC 7th, and Kingsland 11th. D. Linder posted a season-best finished (3rd) for LARP. Teammate H. Herber finished 9th. Dillon Nolan (16th) led Chatfield, Casey Olson (17th) and Michael Harrison (30th) LFC. There were 108 boy’s runners)

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MAbel

The Mabel Ambulance Service applied for and was awarded an AgStar grant in the amount of $3000. A check presentation will take place later this month.

Several Mabel residents have been burning garbage and other materials in their yards. They have been notified of the city’s burning ordinance and warned by deputies to stop. Citizens are encouraged to call the sheriff’s department’s non-emergency line to report people burning things in the City of Mabel.

The city received a question from a homeowner concerning the damaged sidewalk in front of his home. He asked if he could fill in the area with dirt and convert it from a sidewalk into yard rather than replacing the section of sidewalk. The council declined the request, noting that homeowners are not allowed to remove sidewalks without replacing them at the homeowner’s expense.

Miereau commented on how nice Main Street looks now with the new, bright street lights installed, but noted that the banners are getting old and tattered. He recommended replacing both the Christmas and regular banners. The council will look into getting the city’s residents involved into the design on the banners.

Council member Kirsten Wyffels gave the EDA report.

The EDA received several bids for the demolition of two city owned properties. The lowest bid was from Gjere Construction in the amount of $34,900.

The money for the project will come from the Nursing Home Reserve, the Community Development Fund, and the TIF. Council member Laura St. Mary asked whether the bidding could be extended for another month to see if any lower bids are received, but Miereau pointed out that that would require re-bidding the whole project. A motion to accept the bid from Gjere Construction was approved.

Houston School Board discusses MNVA enrollment

By Beth McManimom-Meyers The Houston School Board met on October 20 with all board members present. Minutes were approved, along with a contract to hire Mahria DePaolo as a .5 MNVA Special Education Teacher, and a leave request for Alexandra Peterson for 30 school days starting in March of 2016. Board member Bonner had a question about the wiring bill, asking if it was part of Unesco. Abraham responded that it was not. Payment of bills were then approved as well.

Under items for discussion, the MNVA Competitive Analysis was again brought up. Superintendent Abraham noted that Connections Academy is part of the Transitions School as is MN Virtual High School. Looking at them together, she noted that Connections is growing at the same rate that Virtual is diminishing. Overall, MNVA enrollment is declining, and she stated the need to look at what to do to increase their numbers. “They (MNVA) are migrating to a new platform for their website and hopefully that will be more user friendly,” Abraham commented.

Board member Stillin asked what is being done for marketing, and Abraham responded that originally, there was more meet and greet and face to face contact.

In the last couple years, that hasn’t been the case, so MNVA has started up more event planning again to get their name out there. “We are going back to what worked in the past,” she explained. Stillin emphasized quality over quantity. “I’d rather retain what we have and not bring people in just to have bodies.” Board member Kelleher stated he was disappointed in the report, and was concerned about the marketing approach, wanting to know more about what MNVA plans to do. Kelleher contacted Connections nine years ago, and still receives a mailing from them twice a year, commenting that is a good marketing strategy. Abraham noted that there have been television

ads geared toward for families, with MNVA highlighted as one of the schools in the commercials.

Stillin stated one reason they chose MNVA was because they did the marketing, but now it seems they don’t do as much.

Board member Carlson said there needs to be specific goals for Abraham, and that the expectations on enrollment and marketing may not be satisfactory right now. She felt a major focus point needs to be accreditation, and Abraham agreed, stating “The schools that are growing have the accreditation.” Bonner inquired as to who puts together the report.

Abraham responded that K12 did it on all their managed schools, which includes MNVA, IQ, and Insight. Abraham also noted that the more established schools are declining, and new schools are the ones that are growing. There was also some commentary on the fact that MNVA runs through traditional public schools, so they have to follow traditional union contracts. This means teachers are with the school all year even if they don’t have the numbers to support them. Charter schools can lay off teachers more easily.

Kelleher noted a MNVA 39% graduation rate compared to Connections at 51% and wondered why there was such a difference. Abraham thought that as data checking improves, that percentage will change. Connections does have a mandatory class mix, and MNVA has switched to that as well now in the K-5 level, and they have noticed an increase in academic achievement. Stillin said we need to emphasize retention rate as well. Kelleher stated, “It’s going to be a quality issue.”

Parents are going to look at where their child can get the best education. Board member Evenson asked, “From a strict marketing standpoint, don’t you want to know what See HOUSTON Page 16 

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By Kathy Little How are Halloween and political campaigns alike? a. Participants ask for stuff b. Participants disguise their true identity c. Both cost big bucks d. Both can be scary e. All of the above And the answer is E. All of the above!

According to several internet sources, the 2014 election cost $3.7 billion, but we spent twice as much on Halloween candy, costumes, cards, and decorations. Halloween is not just for kids anymore. These statistics are scary. The average shopper spent $77.52 on Halloween necessities. Candy cost $2.23 billion, decorations cost $2 million, children’s costumes cost $1.1 billion, adult’s costumes cost $1.4 billion, and pet’s cos-

tumes cost $350 million! Spooky, right? These chilling statistics are from the National Retail Federation. Plus over one-third of people will send Halloween cards to all their “boo-tiful” friends.

Sorry, I couldn’t resist that.

Halloween is a sweet holiday with bite-size candy bars, Reese’s peanut butter cups, M&Ms, colorful candy corn, and peanut butter kisses wrapped in orange and black paper. My husband prefers big Snickers bars and my downfall is malted milk balls. When Dairy Queen invented the blizzard, we were over the Harvest Moon!

Now all that candy does not make Halloween a “healthy holiday” in the physical sense, but mental health experts say” that fun is not frivolous “and that being playful, no matter what your age, may help you think bet-

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ter and more creatively, remember more, lower your stress levels and bolster your immune system! So perhaps playing dress up and socializing on Halloween is a good thing. Just remember to brush and floss after eating all that candy so that your teeth will be ready for the Thanksgiving feast. A brisk walk with or without a costume might be a good idea, too. After all, Halloween only comes once a year!. That is my excuse about Christmas, Easter, and Valentine’s Day. To soothe my conscience and squash my guilt, I serve these mini pizzas as a Healthy Halloween supper or snack. Never admit they are healthy, because some people (like my husband) will think that they “taste funny”.

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at the Preston United Methodist Church. They have 3 children: Randy (Kim), Jeffrey (Teresa), and Alicia (Mikeal) Pink; and 6 grandchildren.

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Belated T hank You Jim and Rita Simonson want to thank everyone for all their “prayers”, cards, visits, well wishes, food, flowers, and concerns since March 1, 2015 when Jim became very ill. Thanks to our family who all quickly came to our rescue with a trip to St. Mary’s E.R. in Rochester. From that day on “Thanks” to everyone: family, friends, relatives, doctors, nurses, and most of all for your prayers that were possible to pull him through this.

Thanks to Pastor Paul for all your visits, prayers, and support for all of us while he was at St. Mary’s from March 1 through April 6 and then at the Chosen Valley Care Center from April 6 to Sept. 17 when we brought him home to Preston. Thanks too! to Denise and Ashley and everyone else who helped to keep the Flower Shop open and going. Since that time, Ashley purchased the business as of July 15th. We wish her well!

Today Jim is back home with the assistance of his wife, family, friends, Home Health Care, PT and OT. Everyone is working together to make this work. He’s up and dressed each day to welcome visitors and wants to thank you for the part you all played in getting him this far. We are all so thankful he is home with us and is working hard with rehab.

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people are looking at to decide what school they want?” Abraham noted that the new website should help with this, as it will allow greater flexibility. When people go on the link, they will have more control over what will be seen, and focus on things that are uniquely MNVA. Bonner asked if we need a person to run it, but MNVA has a web person to cover it.

Next on the agenda was the Long Term Facility Maintenance Update. Abraham reported that the city council passed the variance for the bus shed extension.

They are also looking at designs for the gym floor, and will look at bleachers as well. Architects, engineers and the team for the heating/cooling systems were here and finalized plans for the elementary building. The lighting in the high school will switch to LED, with work starting during the school year, but mainly in the evenings so as not to interrupt the educational day. Bonner asked if the teachers been informed of the proposed lighting. Abraham commented that the teachers definitely had input in the process, and the lights will be programmed and split, so the front third can be dimmed in order to work the screens more effectively.

In Old Business, Abraham reported the MSHSL Foundation Grant Application is there, along with a resolution. It was moved that the school board approve the application to the Minnesota State High School League Foun-

dation to form a grant to offset student activity fees. Motion carried. There was also a motion made to approve the Policies for Second Reading, which carried.

Bonner asked if parents had access to pupil records, referring to Policy 515. She also wondered if the school nurse has epinephrine auto-injectors on hand for students without prescriptions, which is now allowed in Policy 516, Section L. Abraham indicated the nurse has some epipens that have been provided by parents for particular students with a prescription. The nurse is checking into what other schools are doing. Abraham noted that the injectors are expensive and they have expiration dates as well.

Stillin commented on the possibility of someone donating funds for them, and Evenson stated, “Then it comes down to whether to have one or two in each building”, along with other concerns.

Board member Carlson did note that the nurse is not full-time, and there is ambulance back-up when needed.

Under New Business, Abraham stated the need to have a presentation of the Public Hearing for World’s Best Workforce Report, which looks at how they did on achieving last year’s goals. Abraham stated it cannot be part of a regular meeting, since it needs to be a public hearing with public comment. A motion was made to set the public hearing for 6:30 on November 17, and carried.

The next board meeting will be Wednesday, November 4, at 6 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.

Take a hike/run on the Lost Creek hiking trail

A trail hike/run is planned entry fee. Freewill donations for Saturday, October 31 on accepted. All proceeds will go to the Lost Creek Hiking Trail in the Bluff Country Hiking Club, Chatfield. The Lost Creek Hik- a 501C (3) non- profit club, to ing Trail is a non-paved trail improve and maintain the trail. that runs 6.5 miles in one direc- The Lost Creek Hiking Trail tion, along a hilly and somewhat was developed by the Bluff challenging route. A shuttle ride Country Hiking Club and to the west end of the trail will opened in 2011. This will be the be available leaving Groen Park fifth year for this annual event. at 9 a.m. (.25 miles west of the The trail was made possible by stop light in Chatfield). Water the generous private land ownwill be provided along the route ers who granted permission to and a simple lunch will be avail- access their land along the path. able at Groen Park following the Please contact the club (jenniferJohnson ~ Broadwater bradt@msn.com) if you have any Steve and Jill Johnson of Lime hike/run.

Springs, Iowa announce the There is no registration or additional questions. engagement of their daughter, Chelsea to Larry Broadwater, son of Milo and Beth Ann Broadwater of Preston.

Chelsea is employed at At Looney Valley Lutheran Church in Houston, MN Gundersen Lutheran as a medical coding specialist.

Sunday, November 8, 2015 Larry is employed at Roll-N- All Welcome!!!

1:00pm to 3:00pm • 4:00pm to 6:00pm Valley Farms of Preston.

Lutefisk & Meatballs, Melted Butter & Cream Sauce, Potatoes & An October 24 wedding is planned at Greenleafton Gravy, Rutebagas, Sweet Corn, Cranberry Relish, Herring, Lefse, Buns, Sotsuppe, Rommegrot, Scandinavian Baking, Coffee, & Milk Reformed Church in rural Advance Sales ONLY • Adults: $16.00 • Ages 6 - 12: $7.00 • Under 6: Free Preston.

LUTeFiSk & MeATbALL DiNNer

Tickets available from: Henderson’s 507-896-2205 or Johnson’s 507-896-2248

55 Center Street West Harmony, MN • 507-886-2225 www.myharmonyfoods.com MON–SAT: 7:00am – 9:00pm SUN: 8:00am – 7:00pm

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Prices Effective October 26th - November 1st 2015

5 Lb.

Family Pack

Russet Potatoes

85% Lean Ground Beef

1

3

IGA American Single Cheese ¢

99

89

$ 29

$ 39 Lb.

18.3 Oz. • Fudge

12 Oz.

Sweet Onions

Betty Crocker Brownie Mix

¢Lb.

Tyson Chicken Thighs or Drumsticks

99

69

¢

¢Lb.

7-9.75 Oz. • Assorted

Shurfine Soda

Frito Lay Wavy or Lays Potato Chips

1

$ 99

1

$ 99

Braeburn, Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Red Delicious, & Fuji Apples

¢

Lb.

10

5/$

10-105 Oz. • Assorted • Family Size

Frito Lay Fritos Corn Chips or Cheetos

99

12 Pack • Assorted

Chairman’s Reserve

Chairman’s Reserve

Chairman’s Reserve

Boneless Eye of Boneless Eye of Boneless Round Roast Ribeye Steak Round Steak $ 99 $ 99 $ 19 Lb. Lb. Lb.

Meat

119 $ 29 Jimmy Dean Breakfast Bowls............................. 2 $ 29 El Monterey Burritos or Chimichangas.............. 3 $ 49 Hart Chicken...................................................... 4 Boneless Prime Pork Shoulder Pork Shoulder Ball Park Franks.......................................................2/$ 4 Rib Roast Butt Roast Butt Steak $ 99 Ball Park Beef Franks......................................... 3 $ 79 $ 69 $ 79 $ 49 Lb. Lb. Lb. IGA Bolgona....................................................... 1 2/$ John Morrell Cocktail Smokies............................. 4 Tyson Chicken Tyson Whole Our Own Store Armour Meatballs..............................................$219 $ 89 Shurfine Fish Sticks or Fillets.............................. 3 Breast Tenderloin Chicken Fryer Made Pork Sausage $ 79 Sumpreme Choice Shrimp Ring...................... 4 $ 69 ¢ Lb. Lb. $ 99 $ 89 Supreme Choice EZ Peel Shrimp..................... 5 Lb. PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS

4

3

PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS

PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS

$

8-12 Oz. • Assorted

Farmland Pork Sausage Links or Rolls..............

8

7 Oz. • Select

32 Oz. • Family Pack 32 Oz. • Assorted

Chairman’s Reserve

15 Oz.

8

PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS

15 Oz.

1

1

1 lb.

12 Oz.

Assorted

14 Oz. • Original or Italian 19.2-25 Oz. • Assorted

2

98

10 Oz.

1

PLU 1933

16 Oz.

1 Lb. • Selected

Oscar Mayer Sliced Bacon $ 49

14-16 Oz. • Assorted

Oscar Mayer Sliced Ham, Turkey, or Chicken $ 99 Oscar Mayer Sliced

5

2

16 Oz.

Beef Bolgna $ 99

THRU 11/01/15

Bakery & Deli 10 Count • Assorted

5

2/$

Lofthouse Iced Cookies............................

2

$ Brother’s Mini Donut Tubs.....................

10.5-13 Oz.

3

5-6 Oz. • Assorted

Hormel Pepperoni $ 99

PLU 1932

2

49

2.52 Oz. • Fully Cooked

5

2/$ Sweet P’s Mini Cupcakes.............................

12 Count

THRU 11/01/15

2 Lb.

$ Hormel Cooked Ham........................

99

Hormel Sliced Bacon $ 49

3

Produce 12 Oz.

Dole Iceberg Lettuce $ 29

1

Gallon

8 Oz.

Giorgio Whole Mushrooms 2/$

3

Each

Fresh Fresh Apple Cider Pomegranates $ 69 $ 99

4

1

12 Oz.

3 Pack

Mann’s Green Beans $ 99

Romaine Hearts 2/$

2

4

Yams ¢

89

Lb.

2 Lb

Each

Each • Plain or w/Nuts

Caramel Apples ¢

99 12 Oz.

Carrots Orange, Red, or Ocean Spray ¢ Yellow Peppers Cranberries ¢ 2/$

79

99

4

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Grocery 12-32 Oz.

IGA or Shurfine Spaghetti, Elbow Macaroni, or Lasagna $ 99

1

5 Lb. • Bleached or Unbleached

Gold Medal Flour $ 99

1

15-16.3 Oz. • 6 Count

7.5-10 Oz. • Assorted

Skippy Peanut Butter or Snack Cups $ 39

Hormel Compleats, Sandwich Makers, or Snackers $ 49

2

2

16 Oz. • Assorted

15-24 Oz. • Assorted

Rinaldi Pasta or Alfredo Sauce 2/$

Western or Wish Bone Dressing 2/$

3

4

Betty Crocker Cake Mix ¢

Post Honey Bunches of Oats Cereal $ 99

12-16 Oz. • Assorted

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99

5

10 Oz. • Chunk

15 Oz.

12 Oz.

Campbell’s Soups 4/$

12 Oz. • Assorted

5

12 Oz. • Semi-Sweet

6 Oz. • Assorted

12-18 Oz.

Kellogg’s Cocoa Krispies, Corn Flakes, Rice Krispies, & Crispix Cereal 2/$

48 Oz.

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5

PLU 1926

20 Oz. • Dinty Moore

15 Oz. • Assorted

10.5-15.4 Oz. • Assorted

General Mills Cheerios, Multi Grain Cheerios, Golden Grahams, & Lucky Charms Cereal 2/$

32 Oz. • Long Grain

3 Pack

1

9-12 Oz.

46 Oz.

18 Count

Post Shredded Wheat Cereal $ 99

1

64 Oz. • Assorted

16 Oz.

1

Betty Crocker Frosting $ 39

$

12 Oz. • Assorted

13-18 Oz. • Assorted

15.25-16.25 Oz. • Assorted

129 $ 69 Old Orchard Juice................................ 1 $ 49 Welch’s 100% Grape Juice.................. 2 $ 39 Shurfine Rice......................................... 1 $ 69 Beef Stew or Chicken & Dumpling.... 2 $ 99 Hormel Breast Chicken....................... 2 $ 79 Hormel Spam....................................... 2 $ 39 Ortega Taco Sauce.............................. 2 $ 39 Ortega Taco Shells............................... 2 $ 89 Ortega Taco Seasoning Mix............... 1 2/$ Hormel Chili with Beans............................... 3 $ 29 Hormel Chili without Beans.................. 2 ¢ IGA Evaporated Milk.......................... 99 $ 99 McCafe Coffee.................................... 5 $ 89 IGA Chocolate Chips........................... 1 $ 99 IGA Cooking Spray............................... 1 $ 69 IGA Vegetable or Canola Oil.............. 2 $ 99 Log Cabin Syrup................................... 2 $ 99 Dorothy Lynch Home Style Dressing... 2 $ 49 IGA Quick Oats.................................... 2 $ 89 IGA Sweetened Condensed Milk........ 1 $ 99 IGA Instant Oatmeal............................. 1 $ 29 Nabisco Crackers................................ 3 24 Oz.

Grandma Alice White Bread...............

16 Oz.

42 Oz.

14 Oz.

11.8-15 Oz. • Assorted

12-16 Oz. • Assorted • Family Size

Thru 11/01/15

General Merchandise

599 $ 99 Tippy Toes Baby Wipes.................................. 1 $ 99 Tide Pods or Gain Flings.............................. 9 $ 99 Dishwasher Gel, Powder, or Tabs............. 2 $ 99 Tylenol Caplet............................................... 7 $ 59 Band-Aid Bandages...................................... 2 4 Pack

Duracell D Batteries...................................

$

72 Count • Scented or Unscented

6 Pack

Viva Paper Towel $ 99

4

56 Count • Cube

Puffs Facial Tissue $ 09

1

12 Pack • Double Roll

Cottonelle Bath Tissue $ 99

4

35 Count • Assorted

75 Oz. • 20 Count • Assorted • Domestix 100 Count • Extra Strength

10-30 Count • Select

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Dairy

Frozen 24 Oz. • Regular or Light

64 Oz. • Assorted

12 Inch • Assorted

Kemps Sour Cream

Kemps Flavored Milk

329

189

Tombstone Original or Brickoven Pizza

TJ Farms Shoestring Fries

7 Oz. • Assorted

13.1-18.1 Oz. • Assorted

89¢

9

$

$

20 Oz.

3/$

Banquet Fruit or Pot Pies 12 Oz.

IGA American Singles Cheese

99¢

Hungry-Man Dinners

89¢

8 Oz. • Assorted

IGA or Shurfine Shredded or Chunk Cheese

5

4/$

5

2/$

90 Oz. • Party Size

13 Oz.

Stouffer’s Lasagna

Superpretzels

54-56 Oz. • Assorted

6-12 Pack • Assorted

249

$

12

$ 6.84-8 Oz. • Assorted

Blue Bonnet Spread

249

99¢

$

Cubes • Assorted

.5 Liter • 6 Pack • Assorted

Pepsi & Mountain Pepsi & Mountain Dew Products Dew Products 2/$ 4/$

13

12 Pack • Assorted

Coca Cola Products 4/$

Kemps Ice Cream or Fat Free Sherbert

1 Lb. • Quartered

Shurfine Deli Sliced Cheese

9

2

$

6-12 Pack • Assorted

Lipton Ice & Pure Leaf Tea $ 99

4

16 Oz. • Assorted

Rockstar Energy Drinks 5/$

5

8

12

399

$

Beverages

Coca Cola Products 4/$ 88

Coca Cola Products 4/$

Kemps Ice Cream Sandwiches & Cones

69

.5 Liter • 6 Pack • Assorted

12 Oz. • 8 Pack • Assorted

12

99

12 Pack • Assorted

7-Up Bottling Company 3/$

9

2 Liter

Coca Cola Products 5/$

5

Snacks 15 Oz.

Old Dutch Triple Pack Box Chips $ 99

3

9-14 Oz. • Assorted

Frito Lay Tostitos 2/$

Rushford Foods • Harmony Foods • Preston Foods www.rushfordfoods.com

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• Dry Cleaning Pick-up & Delivery • Rug Doctor Rental • WIC Accepted

We reserve the right to limit quantities • Not responsible for graphic or typographical errors

• Minnesota EBT Cards Accepted • Gift Certificates

• We Accept:

8 Oz. • 6 Pack • Assorted

7-Up Bottling Company 2/$

4

.5 Liter • 24 Pack

Dasani Water $ 99

3

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Halloween Costume Party!

Saturday, October 31st

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507-867-4272 237 Main St. North, Chatfield, MN

Old Barn Resort

Restaurant/Bar open Wednesday-Sunday for lunch & dinner ALL WINTER! e Costum g Judgin m at 11p

Karaoke Joe 9pm-1am

ROOT RIVER SALOON ON & OFF SALE

112 Coffee St. • Lanesboro, MN • 507-467-3355

Friday, October 30th 8:30pm-12:30am

Sat. OctOber 31St: Live Music “The Hillside Creeps” play from 5 pm - 9 pm Costume Contest judged at 8 pm • Restaurant open until 9 pm

www.BarnResort.com • 507-467-2512 Located between Preston & Lanesboro, off Co. Rd. 17

Halloween Party!

Stateline DJ

Costume Contest Judging at 11:30pm 1st $200 • 2nd $100 • 3rd $50

Shooter’s Bar

October 31st • 9pm-Close “Spin Drive DJ”

Costume Contest

113 Gold St. N., Wykoff, MN 507-352-2281

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, October 26, 2015

Rushford Village considers ordinances for cabins

By Kirsten Zoellner At the Tuesday, October 20 city council meeting, Rushford Village Zoning Administrator Jon Pettit gave the council a heads up that the Planning and Zoning Commission is reviewing both the city’s own ordinances pertaining to cabins, as well as Fillmore County’s current ordinance. “I’d like to see us work towards the Fillmore County Ordinance,” stated Pettit.

The Planning and Zoning

Commission has undertaken a complete review and update of the city’s ordinances and this is only the latest in a series of discussions regarding definitions and guidelines. Much of the conversation related to definition of what was a taxable value or size for a structure. As the ordinance currently stands, recreational cabins on non-agricultural land and those on agricultural land are not addressed in the same standards. However, the state has regulations on size of a cabin for

taxable assessment, which both the city and the council must abide by. Local ordinances can be more regulated if counties or municipalities wish.

Pettit noted the square footage and additional structures such as concrete slabs and decks need to be considered to determine tax value. “It’s certainly input we need to have from the assessor, so we can go through this rather than battle it,” added Pettit.

“We don’t want to add additional tax burden, but we have to

Mabel Clinic offering flu shot clinic on November 4

As a lifelong community health care partner, Mabel Clinic and Winneshiek Medial Center are dedicated to building strong communities through health and wellness. To make it easier for you and your loved ones

to put your well-being first, Mabel Clinic is making flu vaccination available at any time with a clinic appointment, or you may simply walk in and request a flu shot, or you may choose to stop by the Community

DARR ONLINE AUCTION www.darrauctions.com

NOTE LOCATION FOR VIEWING AND PICKUP HOILAND MILL RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT Bidding Starts Ending On

SUNDAY, November 1st at 6:30 pm

Partial List - Go to Website for Complete Listing with Pictures Stainless Shelving & Equipment Ice/Water Dispenser - Malt Mixers - Seating Booths Coolers/Warmers and Other Restaurant Supplies & Equipment Terms: MN sales tax & 10% buyer premium added to all purchases. All items sold “as is”. Buyer confirming validity & condition. All buyers must pick up & pay for items on pickup day.

If you’re not able to make pickup day, please don’t bid.

800-852-0010

ONLINe VIeWING & BIddING sTArTs: Wed October 28th for 5 Days VIeWING dAys: Wed October 28th 3 pm - 6 pm sUN November 1st 11 am - 2 pm PIckUP dAy: mON November 2nd Noon - 6 pm VIeWING & PIckUP LOcATION: Hoiland mill 301 West Winona Street Rushford, MN 55971 From Hwy 43 go West on Winona st for 2 blocks.

Property on right Look for directional signs

Flu Shot Clinic at the Mabel Clinic on Wednesday, November 4 from 2 to 4 p.m.

The Community Clinic on Wednesday, November 4 is for anyone age nine or older and no appointment is needed. Only the injection form of the vaccine will be given provided at the community clinic at a cost of $27, payable at the time of service. Mabel Clinic accepts cash, check, credit card, or Medicare cards.

No private insurance cards or Medicare Advantage Plans will be accepted at the community flu shot clinic.

The vaccine is the quadrivalent flu vaccine, which is designed to protect against four different flu viruses; two influenza A viruses and two influenza B viruses. Injection, mist forms, and high doze vaccines are always available through an appointment or as a walk-in patient at Mabel Clinic.

Private insurance cards can be submitted with an appointment for at flu vaccine at the patient’s request.

Call (507)493-5115 to schedule an appointment.

Who should receive the influenza vaccine?

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), most seasonal flu activity typically occurs between October and May. Flu activity most commonly peaks in the United States between December and February. CDC recommends all people 6 months and older should receive the vaccine, unless they are: • Infants less than 6 months of age • People who are allergic to eggs, egg products, or to any component of the vaccine • Anyone with a history of GuillainBarré syndrome (GBS) • Anyone who is sick or has a fever – the vaccination should be rescheduled It is especially important for pregnant women to get vaccinated because of their increased risk for influenza-related complications.

Pregnant women can get vaccinated during any trimester, including the first.

People should begin getting vaccinated soon after flu vaccine becomes available, however, as long as flu viruses are circulating in the community, it’s not too late to get vaccinated.

In addition to getting a seasonal flu vaccine, you can take HYPERLINK “http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/ habits/index.htm” everyday preventive actions, like staying away from people who are sick and washing your hands to reduce the spread of germs. If you are sick with flu, stay home from work or school to prevent spreading flu to others.

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. have a level playing field,” stated Mayor Gordon Johnson. “These are uncharted things for us.”

The Planning and Zoning Commission will further review the ordinances, consult with the Fillmore County Assessor, and bring back a recommendation to the council. Changes to the city ordinance will need to first go through a public hearing prior to formal adoption. As no recommendation has been officially put forth, a hearing date has not been set.

In other news, the petitioner of a Partition Fence Action Reso-

lution Meeting has requested the action be canceled. The individual has come to an agreement with a neighbor regarding a property boundary fence. The costs related to the meeting and work leading to it will be determined by City Attorney Tom Manion. Once the cost is determined, if a balance remains to the petitioners $350 deposit, it will be refunded by the city.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Tuesday, November 3, at 7 p.m., at the Village Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

Search for Miss Fillmore County! announced

If you are female, single, never been married, and never given birth, and between the ages of 19 to 30 years, applications are being accepted for the title of 2016 “Miss Fillmore County!” Miss Fillmore County will represent her county at the Miss Minnesota pageant, which will be held at Ritsche Auditorium, March 12 , 2016 in the city of St. Cloud, Minn..

The young lady chosen as “Miss Fillmore County!” will become an ambassador for the Fillmore County area and will receive an official title and sash!

The young lady chosen as Miss Minnesota will receive a prize package worth $7,000 and the chance to represent Minn. at the 2016 Miss International pageant held in Jacksonville, Fla. “Go Red for Women” American Heart Assoc. is the official Charity of the Miss Minnesota Pageant.

The current reigning 2015 Miss Minnesota is Alexis Adu-Bobi of Duluth, Minn. As Miss Minnesota, Alexis speaks to young adults about NO MORE –Together We Can End Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault As a child, her mother, siblings, and Alexis suffered through years of abuse at the hands of her father. Her mother somehow found the strength to leave, but the aftermath that domestic violence leaves is a legacy

of broken lives full of fear, trauma, and mistrust. For more information go to: www.nomore.org Miss contestants will compete in personal interview, fitness wear, fun fashion wear, and evening gown. (There is no talent or swimsuit competition!!!)

Young ladies living in Fillmore County. interested in applying should write for a bio-form to Miss Minnesota International Pageant, 7287 West 153rd Street, Box 240537, Apple Valley, Minn 55124. Or call for information: (952) 432-6758 or Fax (952) 953-3896 email: pagunltd@frontiernet.net.

Annual Buffet Lutefisk & Meatball New Meatball Only Wed., Nov. 4, 2015 Serving 11:00am -1:00pm & 5:00pm - 7:30pm Little Cedar Lutheran Church Adams, MN Steamed Lutefisk, Swedish Meatballs & Gravy, Lefse & Pastries, Rutabagas, Cranberries, Mashed Potatoes, Coffee & Milk

Tickets available at the door Adults: $17; Meatball Only $10 16 and under: $8, Preschool Free

WELCA BAZAAR Pastries & Coffee at 9:00am Bazaar at 9:30am Bake Sale/Grandma’s Attic

Vehicles • guns • sporting goods • household

A u c t i o n sat., october 31, 2015 - 9 Lunch by Gleasons

Jerry glynn and others, owners

am

Sale to be conducted at the

spring valley sales auction building, 412 east park street, spring valley, mn AUCTIONEER NOTE: As Jerry resides in assisted living, he will sell his collection of guns, sporting goods, furniture, household items, tools and vehicles at public auction. This is only a partial listing as 2 garages are full and not sorted when sale bill was printed.. Don’t miss this auction!

selling 2 rings All dAy 12-14 Hayracks of smalls

Vehicles • Selling at NOON

1995 Dodge Ram 1500 Extended Cab 4x4 w/ Bed Cover G., 146,997 miles; 1994 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummings D. Turbo, 5 Speed, 2WD, Jake Brake, 5th Wheel Hookup, 131,514 miles; 1987 Chevy 20 Van 142,115 miles

Boats & Motorcycles

Suzuki G 5650 Motorcycle, 17,374 miles; Honda GL 1100 Goldwing Motorcycle 70,181 miles; Yamaha 175 Motorcycle, 6,592 miles; Kawasaki 100 Motorcycle, 6,592 miles; Lund 14’ Fishing Boat w/Trailer, Lund 16’ Fiberglass Boat w/Trailer, Grumman 12’ Fishing Boat w/Trailer, 15 HP &12 HP Motors; 6’x8’ 2 Wheel Flatbed Trailer, 2 Wheel Motorcycle Storage Trailer, 2 Wheel Motorcycle Trailer, Snowmobile Sled, Johnson 15 HP Boat Motor, 2 Evenrude 15 HP Boat Motor, Bumper Carrier for Motorcycle

Sporting goods • Selling at 9 am

2) 15 Gun Sentry Gun Safes 5’ Tall , Homack 15 Gun Safe 5’ Tall, 6 Gun Wood Gun Caninet, Large Assortment of Ammunition, Large Assortment of Gun Repair Items, Large Assortment of Gun Reloading Equipment & Supplies, Large Assortment of Fishing Equipment, Large Assortment of Gun Books and Manuals, Life Jackets, Leather Harley Suit, Fishing Lures, Trap Shooting Equipment

For more info contact auction company www.springvalleysales.com or auctiongo.com

sale arranged and conducted by spring valley sales company auctioneers: Dick Schwade Lic. 23-10018, 507-346-2183 or 7834, Cell 507-251-7313; Kevin Grabau 23-91, 507-951-1478.

announcements day of take precedence over any advertised or pre-printed material all of the above merchandise is selling as is, where is, with no warranty. terms: cash or good check day of sale. nothing to be removed until settled for. not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold. please bring proper identification.

Accepting MAjor credit cArds. • sAles tAx chArged where ApplicAble.

An Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County

Busy agenda for Wykoff Council

By Rich Wicks The Wykoff City Council met in regular session on October 20, with all members present, as well as city attorney Tom Manion. After the council OK’d the agenda, prior minutes, bills, and treasurer’s report, Mayor Williams said that the special meeting on September 22 to discuss maintenance/water/wastewater issues does not have minutes yet, because due to multiple people talking simultaneously on the recording, city clerk Cheryl Davis was unable to decipher who said what. Mayor Williams said no motions were passed at the meeting, and perhaps the council members could help reconstruct at least the major items that were discussed.

Wade addressed the council regarding the Fire Department, saying that there are currently two openings for fire fighters, and maybe a third soon. He plans to wait to advertise them until he knows for sure what will be open. Mitch Grabau said there are now two openings for Zoning Board members, and one spot open for a review member. Council members used sticky notes to cast their votes from among the candidates for the two new Zoning Board members, and selected Jerry Jacobsen and Cody Meyer.

Daren Sikkink of WHKS addressed the council regarding the Fillmore Street Reconstruction Project. He suggested the council set a date for a brief special meeting, which was set for November 3 at 7 p.m. He also suggested the council set a public hearing on the project. The hearing was set for November 23. Sikkink also mentioned the

council needs to decide whether to offer a “hardship deferral” for persons 65+ years of age, as has been done in the past. He also said that workers from Rochester Sand & Gravel should be arriving October 21, and aim to have the project completed this month.

Next, the council heard an update from Shari, regarding her continuing frustration with the condition of the building next to her business (Shooters).

She told that she’s been coming to council meetings for several months, but nothing is being done about her concerns for the safety of her customers, her family and business, and the public in general. She said the neighboring building is a hazard, and that the tenants’ ongoing projects are causing additional problems. City attorney Manion said in his opinion, there are several concerns, and they should be “compartmentalized” so they can each be dealt with appropriately. He said if the council feels there may be a serious hazard, the city may wish to consider hiring an expert to examine the building to see if it actually poses a threat, because that expert opinion would be needed if court proceedings occur. He said the other concerns fall into the category of “nuisance” and may be appropriately handled by other means, such as law enforcement. There was also discussion that the tenants have not gotten a building permit for the work they are doing, so fines may be called for. After much discussion, the council voted to approve Brody Mensink to contact a construction management firm to come in and inspect the building, at a cost not to exceed

German Schwier relatives visit family in Wykoff

Guests of Duane and Pat Schwier of Wykoff, on Thursday, October 8, were Torsten Wietelmann of Bremen, Germany; Hans-Juergen, Crista, Marina, and Time Habelmann of Baranburg, Germany; and Frits and Rosel Habighorst of Neuenkichen, Germany. They are all relatives of the Fred Schwier family. They had lunch at the Bank Gift Haus in Wykoff and toured the Schwier Farms with Bob, Scott, and Duane. They also visited St. Johns Church and cemetery and had supper at Duane’s with fifteen more relatives. They returned to Germany on October 9 after spending three weeks touring the USA. Photo submitted

Monday, October 26, 2015 $500. Manion also suggested that Shari might be wise to make a list of specifically what each of her photographs shows, regarding her concerns about the neighboring property and the work going on there.

The council next discussed utility rates, and the need to make changes and increase rates.

Cheryl Davis said that Mike Bubany suggested removing the wording about a rate applying “after the first 1000 gallons”, and that he felt the city should raise the sewer volume rate to $10.86.

The council considered the Maintenance Budget, specifically regarding whether to give a raise to the part-time maintenance/ utility employee. Mayor Williams said that Mark has completed his probationary period, and there’d been discussion of giving a raise of 50 cents/hour after completing probation, and 50 cents/hour for each license held. Rocky Vreeman stated, “The last part-time person got $20 an hour”, and he said he felt $1/hour each for licensing and completing probation “wouldn’t be out of line”. Three members (Lund, Mensink & Williams) voice their opinion that $1 each was too much. In the end, the council voted to give Mark a retroactive raise of 50 cents/ hour (backdated to May 14) for completing probation, and 50 cents/hour for license, effective October 1. Vreeman was the lone dissenting vote.

The council then discussed arranging for dirt to be brought in and put on the Mike Shaw property. It was noted that O’Connell is the lower priced provider, so the council voted to have O’Connell bring in 11.5

Shoo the Flu! Fillmore County Public Health is a final opportunity for flu vaccinations on Tuesday, November 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fillmore County Office Building - Room 108, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston, Minn.

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cubic yards of dirt to the property; Mitch Grabau opposed.

The Community Center range hood system was then discussed. It appears the cost to would be able $30,000 to install a new range hood and exhaust system. Members and citizens discussed whether this would mean “burger night” would need to be “on hold” until the new system is completed, and the consensus was that burgers cannot be cooked within the community center until the new system is in place. This is due to the “grease laden vapors” caused. Rocky noted that there is a large amount of clean-up needed from years of grease build-up. Council members plan to have a “clean-up day” to remove some of the old equipment and items in the attic prior to having a professional cleaner such as Service Master come in the clean up the grease build-up. After that, the new system can be installed. The council approved a motion to proceed as described.

The council next addressed a letter from the treasurer of Fillmore Township regarding a late fee of $4.87 for their utility bill.

The treasurer said the township requested the late fee be refunded via a credit, due to circumstances which led to the payment being received after the 15th. After much discussion, Brody Mensink said, “I’d like to see a refund” as requested and he made a motion to that effect. Members talked of the worry that a precedent would be set, and then anyone could feel they had reasonable cause for a late payment, and therefore a refund.

The motion was not passed.

In New Business, the council approved the USDA Bond Closing Resolution as submitted, then approved the Liability Coverage Waiver, which was noted as an annual waiver that the city makes to limit litigation

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liability. The Mayor then spoke about the “Mayor’s Newsletter”, and this led to a discussion about the policy on city employees taking breaks, since there have been concerns and questions about this. Manion brought up the idea of using a time clock, to clearly document when employees are on break. Regarding the complaints, Davis said, “I think it’s mostly directed at me, because…I’m a smoker, so I don’t take my full 15 minutes (all at once)” and she explained that she may go out for as short as two minutes at a time.

After discussion about whether or not “set break times” should be used, and the feasibility of this, Brody Mensink said, “I’ll make a motion that we follow our personnel policy” regarding employee breaks. The council voted to approve this motion.

Employees are allowed a 15 minute break in the morning, and another in the afternoon.

The next item was discussion about accepting the resignation and two-week notice of the part-time maintenance/utility employee (Mark). Mayor Williams said that because Mark chose not to submit a letter of resignation as requested, the council cannot act on this, but instead needs to act on the preliminary misconduct and insubordination issue. Manion shared his opinion that the council should clearly communicate to the employee and council so they all know what the allegations are, and then could call a private meeting. He said if such a meeting is approved, the council could then give the employee the option of having the closed meeting, or opening it up for the public. The council chose to table the issue for now, so that all parties can be notified as Manion urged. The meeting adjourned about 9:55 p.m.

Dedicated women receive red roses in honor of their service

Pictured (left to right): Leona Woellert, Betty Knoepke, Alice Cummings, and Geraldine Daley. President Geraldine Daley presented each of the ladies with a red rose in honor of their 60 years of continuous membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary. Also honored but unable to attend was Viola Gartner for 50 years of continuous membership.

The presentation was made at the annual membership dinner held on October 17 for the American Legion Post, VFW post/ auxiliary, and Sons of the American Legion in Preston. Nathan Pike of Spring Valley was the guest speaker; he provided updates about the new Veterans’ Cemetery in Preston.

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The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week.

St. Paul Lutheran School expands to include high school

By Hannah Wingert When Pastor Preston Paul became the minister of Chatfield’s St. Paul Lutheran Church in August of 2002, he had a dream of starting a parochial school. A few short months later, the congregation of the church conducted a feasibility study and the first seeds were planted. In fall of 2004, the St. Paul Lutheran School opened its doors with a preschool in a building owned and built by the church in 1973 for Sunday School services. The next year, kindergarten through eighth grade were added. Pastor Paul’s dream for a school included high school grades, but at the time, cost and logistics didn’t allow the school to go past eighth grade.

Congregants and parents of four, Justin and Jocelyn Benson, had a simi-

lar dream which resulted in the start of Wittenberg Academy, an online Lutheran school. The school now has students from around the world and is a recognized service organization of the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church and accredited by the Consortium for Classical Lutheran Education.

Last year, Pastor Paul brought a proposal policy before his congregation with the intent of creating a partnership between St. Paul Lutheran School and Wittenberg Academy. The partnership was voted on and accepted.

The school has an abbreviated school week with preschoolers attending two half days and kindergarteners attending four half days. First through eighth grades go Monday through Thursday for full days, and Friday is a homeschool day. The educational

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St. Paul Lutheran School believes that the parent is the first and foremost teacher of the child, and that Christian education is continued at home and not just taught at school or church. There needs to be a partnership between the parents, school, and church for the child’s education. The ultimate goal of the school is to teach the students to be free-thinkers and receive a solid foundation in the basics of grammar,

logic, and rhetoric. “We really believe that God and His Word need to be central in kids’ lives and not an addition.” explained Pastor Paul when asked why he believes that a school like St. Paul Lutheran is necessary.

The school is currently in its 10th year of operation, which is an notable feat, as most start-up schools don’t last that long. It is especially impressive when you consider the size of St. Paul Lutheran Church-just around 80 congregants to support both the church and the school. “We take it year by year and praise God for each year we’re

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the proposed lighting. Abraham commented that the teachers definitely had input in the process, and the lights will be programmed and split, so the front third can be dimmed in order to work the screens more effectively.

In Old Business, Abraham reported the MSHSL Foundation Grant Application is there, along with a resolution.

It was moved that the school board approve the application to the Minnesota State High School League Foundation to form a grant to offset student activity fees. Motion carried. There was also a motion made to approve the Policies for Second Reading, which carried. Bonner asked if parents had access to pupil records, referring to Policy 515. She also wondered if the school nurse has epinephrine auto-injectors on hand for students without prescriptions, which is now allowed in Policy 516, Section L. Abraham indicated the nurse has some epi-pens that have been provided by parents for particular students with a prescription. The nurse

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new website should help with this, as it will allow greater flexibility. When people go on the link, they will have more control over what will be seen, and focus on things that are uniquely MNVA. Bonner asked if we need a person to run it, but MNVA has a web person to cover it.

Next on the agenda was the Long Term Facility Maintenance Update.

Abraham reported that the city council passed the variance for the bus shed extension. They are also looking at designs for the gym floor, and will look at bleachers as well. Architects, engineers and the team for the heating/cooling systems were here and finalized plans for the elementary building. The lighting in the high school will switch to LED, with work starting during the school year, but mainly in the evenings so as not to interrupt the educational day. Bonner asked if the teachers been informed of

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Under New Business, Abraham stated the need to have a presentation of the Public Hearing for World’s Best Workforce Report, which looks at how they did on achieving last year’s goals.

Abraham stated it cannot be part of a regular meeting, since it needs to be a public hearing with public comment.

A motion was made to set the public hearing for 6:30 on November 17, and carried.

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Fillmore County Police Reports Chatfield Police Department Trace Richard Anderson, 26, St. Charles, Minn.; 8/8/2015, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Jeffrey Howard Gaedy, 38, St. Charles, Minn.; 7/12/2015, Uninsured Vehicle - Owner Violation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290.

Brooke Renae Moeller, 34, Eyota, Minn.; 8/8/2015, Prohibitions; Stopping, Parking within Bicycle Lane, Fine $20, Total Fees $32.

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Michael David Amacher, 32, Champaign, Ill.; 7/26/2015, Driving Without a Valid License or Vehicle Class/Type; Multiple Licenses Prohibited, Fine $100, Total Fees $220.

7/26/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40.

Lonnie Joe Dishinger, 48, Lime Springs, Iowa; 9/14/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Donyae Sylvester Funches, 19, Spring Valley, Minn.; 8/25/2015, Underage drinking and driving; Crime described, Fine $1,000 (stay $650 until 10/5/2016), Total Fees

$440. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 87 days for one year).

Serve as: weekends (if eligible).

Make arrangements to serve jail time with FCSD before October 31, 2015. Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (10/6/2015): Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Remain lawabiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, No driving without insurance, Have valid license to drive, Sign Probation Agreement - all conditions under direction of DFO, Sign all releases of information.

Dennis George Harvey, 73, Lanesboro, Minn.; 9/30/2015, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Jose Cruz Hidalgo, 33, Harmony, Minn.; 9/7/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Joshua David Jacobson, 29, Spring Valley, Minn.; 8/18/2015, Driving After Suspension, Fine

$200, Total Fees $320.

Devon Michael Ledoux, 22, Cresco, Iowa; 8/29/2015, Uninsured Vehicle - Driver Violation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290.

Gary Wayne Livingood, 57, Wykoff, Minn.; 8/20/2015, Driving After Cancellation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290.

Taylor Renee Martin, 19, Spring Valley, Minn.; 8/14/2015, Disorderly Conduct - Brawling or Fighting, Fine $1,000 (stay $650 until 10/5/2016), Total Fees $440.

Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (10/6/2015): Anger management, Take medications in the prescribed dosage and frequency, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Sign Probation Agreement - all conditions under direction of DFO, Follow all instructions of probation, Continue meeting with psychiatrist, No assault - no threatening behavior, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign all releases of information, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Do not enter bars or liquor stores,

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My problem is that my RV has about 112,000 miles on the odometer while the “new” odometer shows a bit over 210,000 miles. Is it legal to unwind the “new to me” odometer to match the actual miles on the RV and is there a person/place where I can get this done?

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By LaVerne C. Paulson Recycling Education Coordinator The residents of Fillmore County took advantage of a beautiful autumn day to participate in the Household Hazardous Waste Collection on October 6.

Nearly three hundred households contributed to the cause, LaVerne C. Paulson dropping off all kinds of nasty stuff they or their neighbors didn’t want any longer. Our crew of ten was kept quite busy for most of the five hours. A large number of vehicles brought waste from more than one family.

A lot of questions were asked

Example of odometer notice sota State Statute 325E.14 Subd.6 says about replacing odometers, “Repair or replacement restriction. Nothing in this section shall prevent the service, repair, or replacement of an odometer, provided the mileage indicated thereon remains the same as before the service, repair, or replacement.

Where the odometer is incapable of registering the same mileage concerning recycling and hazardous waste in Fillmore County. The next few paragraphs will deal with several common hazardous substances as well as safety concerns the HHW staff has concerning some of these substances.

PAINT -- We accept both latex and oil paint. If there is paint in the can, we will take it. If the can is empty, put it in your regular garbage. If the paint in the can is a solid chunk of dried paint, this should become part of your garbage, as well. If the can is leaking or looks like it might spring a leak, place it into a plastic bag or two to keep your vehicle and our work area free from spilled paint.

AEROSOL CANS -- Aerosol cans that not completely empty are considered hazardous waste.

If they are empty, they should be added to your household garbage. If they are partially full, and are not wanted or needed

Photo submitted as before such service, repair, or replacement, the odometer shall be adjusted to read zero and a written notice shall be attached to the left door frame of the vehicle by the owner or an agent specifying the mileage prior to repair or replacement of the odometer and the date on which it was repaired or replaced. No person shall remove or alter such a notice any more, bring them to us.

Please do not burn aerosol cans.

They have a habit of exploding and sending fragments of metal into anything near by, including pets and humans.

BATTERIES -- We are seeing more batteries at each collection, but a majority of them are alkaline batteries, like the ones in most flashlights. At the present time, alkaline batteries are not recyclable in Fillmore County and can be sent to landfill with the rest of your garbage. The batteries that are considered hazardous and should be brought to us are all button batteries, all rechargeable batteries, and all nickel cadmium batteries containing nickel and cadmium that are labeled Ni-Cad. Batteries can be dropped off at the Fillmore County Resource Recovery Center at any time, free of charge.

Do not allow the terminals of new or used batteries to touch each other. There is a chance

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Michael Anthony Niemczyk II, 45, Prior Lake, Minn.; 8/15/2015, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 10/5/2015), Total Fees $415.

Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (10/6/2015): Remain lawabiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, No driving without insurance - have valid license to drive, Sign Probation Agreement - all conditions under direction of DFO, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Sign all releases of information, Complete Chemical Assessment - follow all recommendations, Complete booking.

Kris Conrad Olson, 59, Spring Valley, Minn.; 9/16/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Jessica Elizabeth Rasmusson, 19, Spring Valley, Minn.; 6/7/2015, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Jacob Dean Roen, 21, Spring Valley, Minn.; 6/9/2015, Careless Driving, Fine $1,000 (stay $850 until 10/5/2016), Total Fees $240.

Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (10/6/2015): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No driving without insurance have valid license to drive.

Angelica Kay Roller, 23, Waukon, Iowa; 7/29/2015, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Emily Anne Schleich, 25, Spring Grove, Minn.; 7/25/2015, Uninsured Vehicle – Driver Violation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320.

Kim Marie Schonhoff-Reiter, 49, Waterloo, Iowa; 9/22/2015, Speeding (75/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.

Kevin Alexander Segura Valdez, 21, Preston, Minn.; 8/23/2015, Speeding (79/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. 8/23/2015, Driving Without a Valid License or Vehicle Class/Type; Multiple Licenses Prohibited, Fine $100. 8/23/2015, Uninsured Vehicle - Driver Violation, Fine $200.

Wylie Newton Steele, 25, Caledonia, Minn.; 10/1/2015,

so affixed.”

Here’s what this means for your situation where your odometer is being replaced with a “used” odometer and unable to reflect the vehicle’s actual mileage. You would need to adjust this “new to you/used” odometer to reflect zero. The written notice shall be attached to the vehicle’s left door frame. I would advise keeping all documents and receipts on file of the work you had done and equipment purchased for this repair. It would probably be a wise idea to keep another set of the copied documents in your vehicle.

If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minn., send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn.

55901-5848. (Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us) Twitter: MSPPIO_SOUTH.

Sheriff’s update from incident on September 24, 2015

they can get hot enough to start a fire. Nine volt batteries, thought to be harmless, have been known to become hot enough to burn different materials that come in contact with both the terminals.

When disposing of 9 volt batteries, wrap them with several layers of tape from top to bottom covering the terminals.

BASES AND ACIDS -- Transport bases and acids in spillproof containers that are not going to tip in transit. Spilled paint is not good. Spilled acids and bases are extremely dangerous.

MYSTERY SUBSTANCES -We get quite a few containers of liquids and solids that have been stored on shelves for years and nobody knows where they came from or what they are. If you bring us a mystery substance, please tell us that you don’t know what it is so we can process it safely. If you bring a container that contains something other than what is on the label, wheth-

On September 24, 2015, the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office investigated a report of a juvenile and an adult that were threatened with a gun while toilet papering a residence in the City of Spring Valley. An investigation was completed and the suspect was identified as Ryan Hinze of Spring Valley. This case was forwarded to the Fillmore County Attorney’s Office and a Summons/Complaint was signed on October 8. As a result of this investigation, Hinze is charged with Terroristic Threats-Reckless Disregard Risk, Assault-5th Degree-Fear of Bodily Harm or Death, and Disorderly Conduct. Hinze’s first appearance is set for October 26, 2015. er you know what it is or not, we want to know that pinkish yellow stuff in that milk jug is not milk.

There are more questions to answer and more comments to make, but I will use future articles to accomplish this. In case you are wondering, the next HHW day is scheduled for the first Tuesday in May, 2016, but you will get several reminders prior to that date. If you have any questions or comments on recycling or HHW in Fillmore County, please call (507) 765-4704 or e-mail me at lpaulson@co.fillmore. mn.us<mailto:lpaulson@ co.fillmore.mn.us> Thanks again, Fillmore County residents, for bringing your Hazardous Household Waste here to be disposed of correctly. We certainly don’t want this nasty stuff in our air, soil, and water .... and neither do our grandchildren.

In case you are wondering, a few tons of stuff was donated to the cause on October 6.

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property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 3, 2016 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

adopted as if they had been in existence at the time this Ordinance was enacted, unless there is clear intention expressed in the Code to the contrary.

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: September 18, 2009 MORTGAGOR: Brian S. Tart, an unmarried man MORTGAGEE: Fifth Third Mortgage Company.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded September 28, 2009 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 375144.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Fifth Third Mortgage Company RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Fifth Third Bank MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 17626 161st Avenue, Spring Valley, MN 55975 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 28.0355.010 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Exhibit A. Legal Description That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW 1/4 NW 1/4) and that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 SW 1/4) both in section 30, Township 102 North, range 12 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Southwest corner of said SW 1/4 NW 1/4; Thence North 01 degree 16 minutes 20 seconds East (assumed bearing) Along the West line of said SW 1/4 NW 1/4, 616.79 feet to the point of beginning of the tract of land to be herein described; thence continuing North 01 degree 16 minutes 20 seconds East along said West line , 181.95 feet; Thence South 89 degrees 38 minutes 34 seconds East, 219.33 feet; thence South 36 degrees 43 minutes 14 seconds East, 131.18 feet; thence South 63 degrees 55 minutes 08 seconds East, 117.67 feet; thence North 89 degrees 53 minutes 45 seconds East, 772.79 feet; thence South 00 degrees 03 minutes 02 seconds East, 1402.95 feet; thence North 89 degrees 57 minutes 30 seconds west, 209.71 feet; thence North 00 degrees 03 minutes 02 seconds West, 453.02 feet; thence North 74 degrees 00 minutes 53 seconds East, 135.20 feet; thence North 01 degree 23 minutes 35 seconds West, 247.28 feet; thence North 34 degrees 39 minutes 18 seconds West, 341.50 feet; thence North 59 degrees 43 minutes 41 seconds West, 251.65 feet; thence North 42 degrees 51 minutes 25 seconds West, 319.84 feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 34 seconds West, 466.30 feet to the point of begining and containing 10.00 acres, more or less. Subject to easement for a township road across the westerly line thereof. Subject to any other easements of record.

Being the same premises as conveyed in deed from David W. Tart A/K/A David A. Tart and Katherine M. Tart, husband and wife recorded 12/11/2006 in document number 356202 in said county and state.

Commonly known as: 17626 161st Ave., Spring Valley, MN 55975 Tax ID: 28.0355.010 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $144,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $130,283.95

That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December 3, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.”

Dated: September 22, 2015 Fifth Third Mortgage Company Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee

USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 67-15-006767 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 5,12,16,26,2,9 Minnesota Secretary of State Amendment to Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes Chapter 322C 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Root River Hackle LLC 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 36833 dogwood road lanesboro, mn 55949 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address.

Chris Wigg 36833 dogwood road lanesboro, mn 55949 patty wigg 36833 dogwood road lanesboro, mn 55949 4. This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name File Number: 842611100028 originally filed on september 16, 2015.

5. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Dated: September 20, 2014 /s/ Chris Wigg & Patty Wigg Publish 19, 26 CITY OF LANESBORO ORDINANCE NO: 2015-11 AN ORDINANCE ENACTING THE CODE OF ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF LANESBORO, MINNESOTA, ADOPTING THE MINNESOTA BASIC CODE AND AMENDING, RESTATING, REVISING, UPDATING, CODIFYING AND COMPILING CERTAIN ORDINANCES OF THE CITY DEALING WITH THE SUBJECTS EMBRACED IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES. WHEREAS Minnesota Statutes Section 471.62 authorizes the city to adopt the Minnesota Basic Code by reference and Sections 415.02 and 415.021 authorize the city to cause its ordinances to be codified and printed in a book, NOW THEREFORE the City Council of the City of Lanesboro, Minnesota, ordains: Section 1. The Minnesota Basic Code, First Edition, together with amendments and supplements contained therein, is hereby adopted and shall constitute the “Code of Ordinances of the City of Lanesboro.” This Code of Ordinances also adopts by reference certain statutes and administrative rules of the State of Minnesota as named in the Code of Ordinances. It is the intention of the City Council that, when adopting the Minnesota Basic Code, all future amendments and supplements are hereby

Section 2. The Code of Ordinances as adopted in Section 1 shall consist of the following titles (sections of the Minnesota Basic Code which are not yet adopted are indicated): TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS 10. General Provisions TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION 30. General Provisions 31. Departments, Boards and Commissions 32. Emergency Management TITLE V: PUBLIC WORKS 50. Garbage and Rubbish 51. Sewer Regulations 52. Water Regulations 53. Storm Water Drainage Utility 54. Rates and Charges TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE 70. Traffic Regulations 71. Parking Regulations 72. Snowmobiles 73. Recreational Vehicles 74. Bicycles, Roller Blades, Roller Skates, Roller Skis and Skateboards TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS 90. Abandoned Property 91. Animals 92. Health and Safety; Nuisances 93. Streets and Sidewalks 94. Establishing Fees for Emergency Protection Fire Services TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS 110. General Licensing Provisions 111. Commercial Amusements 112. Liquor Regulations 113. Peddlers and Solicitors 114. Tattoo and Body Piercing Services 115. Tobacco Regulations 116. Regulating Lawful Gambling 117. Garage and Rummage Sales 118. Regulation of Public Dances and Special Events 119. Sexually Oriented Businesses (Not Yet Adopted-currently included in Zoning Ordinance) TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES 130. General Offenses TITLE XV: LAND USAGE (Not Yet Adopted) 150. General Provisions 151. Zoning 152. Subdivision Control 153. Anti-Blight Regulations Section 3. All prior ordinances, pertaining to the subjects treated in the Code of Ordinances, shall be deemed repealed from and after the effective date of this ordinance, except as they are included and re-ordained in whole or in part in the Code of Ordinances; provided, this repeal shall not affect any offense committed or penalty incurred or any right established prior to the effective date of this ordinance, nor shall this repeal affect the provisions of ordinances levying taxes, appropriating money, annexing or detaching territory, establishing franchises, or granting special rights to certain persons, authorizing public improvements, authorizing the issuance of bonds or borrowing of money, authorizing the purchase or sale of real or personal property, granting or accepting easements, plat or dedication of land to public use, zoning, subdivision, and other land use regulations, vacating or setting the boundaries of streets or other public places; nor shall this repeal affect any other ordinance of a temporary or special nature or pertaining to subjects not contained in or covered by the Code of Ordinances. All fees and charges established in ordinances or resolutions adopted prior to the adoption of this city code shall remain in effect unless amended in this code or until an ordinance adopting a schedule of fees and charges is adopted or amended.

Section 4. This ordinance adopting the Code of Ordinances shall be a sufficient publication of any ordinance included in it and not previously published in the city’s official newspaper. The Clerk of the city shall cause a substantial quantity of the Code of Ordinances to be printed for general distribution to the public at actual cost and shall furnish a copy of the Code of Ordinances to the County Law Library or its designated depository. The official copy of this Code of Ordinances shall be marked and kept in the office of the City Clerk.

Section 5. It is the intention of the City Council that, when adopting the Minnesota Basic Code and any supplements or additions to it, that all existing and future amendments to any state or federal rules and statutes adopted by reference or referenced in the Minnesota Basic Code and any supplements or additions to it are hereby adopted by reference or referenced as if they had been in existence at the time the Minnesota Basic Code and any supplements or additions to it was, are or may be in

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Section 6. The Code of Ordinances is declared to be prima facie evidence of the law of the city and shall be received in evidence as provided by Minnesota Statutes by the Courts of the State of Minnesota. A copy of the Code of Ordinances marked “Official Copy” shall be filed as part of the official records of the city in the office of City Clerk. The City Clerk shall provide a copy of the Code of Ordinances to any person who requests a copy and shall charge that person the cost to the city of the copy of the Code of Ordinances.

Section 7. This ordinance adopting the Code of Ordinances, and the Code of Ordinances itself, shall take effect upon publication of this ordinance in the city’s official newspaper.

Section 8. Any amendments to a statute or rule adopted in this code or any former code or ordinance which continues to be in effect, shall be included by reference as if the amended statute or rule had been in existence at the time the code or ordinance was adopted.

PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANESBORO, MINNESOTA ON February 2nd, 2015 Robin Krom, Mayor Attest: David Todd, City Administrator Published 26 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION.

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PUBLIC NOTICES property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on June 17, 2016 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.”

Dated: October 9, 2015 Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee

USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 135 - 15-007643 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 26,2,9,16,23,30

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF Fillmore DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default PROBATE DIVISION has occurred in conditions of the following Court File No. 23-PR-15-477 described mortgage: Estate of Martha Graves, Decedent D AT E O F M O R T G A G E : NOTICE of informal appointment December 31, 2003 of personal representative and MORTGAGOR: Nathan R. Feltis, a notice to creditors single person.

Notice is given that an application for MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Home informal probate of the Decedent’s will Mortgage, Inc. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: dated December 27, 1990 and codicil ( 0 ) to the will dated N/A and separate Recorded January 16, 2004 Fillmore County writing ( 0 ) under Minn. Stat.524.2-5 I3 Recorder, Document No. 337134. (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: The application has been granted.

Assigned to: Minnesota Housing Finance Notice is also given that the Registrar Agency.

Dated December 31, 2003 has informally appointed Melinda Graves Recorded January 16, 2004, as Document and Jason Graves whose address are: No. 337135. set forth below: Melinda Graves TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE 3040 Stonecrest Place, TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE Redding, CA 96001 IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE Jason Graves LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE PO Box 243 ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Telluride, CO 81435-0243 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc. as personal representative of the Estate RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or U.S. Bank National Association other interested person may be entitled to MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: appointment as personal representative or 206 Main Street West, Spring Valley, MN may object to the appointment of the per55975 sonal representative. Unless objections TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 36.0313.000 are filed with the Court pursuant to Minn.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Stat. §524.3-607) and the Court otherwise The W. 40 feet of Lot 1 and the W. 40 orders, the personal representative has full feet of the N. 14 feet of Lot 2, all in Block power to administer the Estate including, 12, in the Original Town of the Village (now after 30 days from the date of issuance of city) of Spring Valley, as per the recorded letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease plat thereof on file and of record in the or distribute real estate. Any objections office of the county recorder in and for to the probate of the will or appointment said county of the Personal Representative must be COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS filed with this Court and will be heard by LOCATED: Fillmore the Court after the filing of an appropriate ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF petition and proper notice of hearing.

MORTGAGE: $48,500.00 Notice is also given that (subject to Minn.

AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE Stat. §524.3-801) all creditors having DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING claims against the Estate are required to TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: present the claims to the personal rep$37,195.51 resentative or to the Court Administrator

That prior to the commencement of with in four months after the date of this this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Notice or the claims will be barred.

Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as /s/ James D. Attwood required by statute; That no action or Registrar proceeding has been instituted at law or James D. Attwood otherwise to recover the debt secured by Court Administrator said mortgage, or any part thereof; Attorney For Personal Representative PURSUANT to the power of sale Dennis G. Larson contained in said mortgage, the above Larson Law Office described property will be sold by the 312 W. Main St. Sheriff of said county as follows: Decorah, IA 52101 DATE AND TIME OF SALE: December (MN 00060501) 17, 2015 at 10:00 AM (IA. AT0004530) PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County 563-382-8449 Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, Publish 26,2 MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and Notice of meeting disbursements, including attorneys’ fees time change allowed by law subject to redemption To residents of Carimona Township. within six (6) months from the date Monthly Board meeting will be held at of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their 7:00 p.m. of the first day of each month at personal representatives or assigns unless the Preston Emergency Services building reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. until further notice. §580.07.

Linda Marzolf Carimona Township Clerk TIME AND DATE TO VACATE Publish 26, 2 PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the

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‘07 BUICK Lacerne CXL, $7,995 ‘07 BUICK Lacerne CXL, Sunroof, Leather, 3800 V-6 ‘07 CHEVY Trailblazer LT, 4WD, Loaded ‘07 FORD Focus SE, Sunroof, 100,000 miles $5,695 ‘07 CHEVY 1/2 ton Reg Cab W/T, 2WD, 72,000 miles ‘05 CHEVY HD 3/4 Crew LT, 4WD, “Diesel”, Leather ‘05 CHEVY Suburban LT, 4WD, DVD, Sunroof, Loaded, Now Only $8,995 ‘05 CHEVY Impala, Local Trade, $4,495 ‘04 JEEP Liberty LTD, 4WD, V-6, $6,495 ‘04 GMC 1/2 ton Crew Cab SLT, 4WD ‘03 CHEVY 1/2 ton, Ext-Cab, Z-71, 4x4, 93,000 miles ‘03 MERCURY Sable LS, 86,000 miles, $4,995 ‘03 PONTIAC Grand Prix SE, $1,495 ‘01 FORD F150 Crew Cab XLT, 2WD, $5,995 ‘00 CHEVY Astro Van AWD, Local Trade ‘00 CHEVY 1/2 ton Ext-Cab Z-71, 4x4 Local, Now Only $4,995 ‘00 VOLKSWAGON Beetle, Sunroof, $2,995

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Monday, October 26, 2015

WANTED

EMPLOYMENT

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

Wanted. A full-time electrician or apprentice. Some experience preferred. Must have driver’s license.

Contact Shawn at Bangs Electric. 507429-6231. h5,12,19,26-o

Looking to Rent: Small farm, housing for single occupant, land for two horses, can provide many references.

585-727-7516. w19,26,2-o

St. Mark Lutheran Church of Rushford is looking for an organist for Sunday and occasional services. Call 864-7111 for more information.

Wanted: Fishing and Hunting gear. We are located in Rochester and we buy and sell pre-owned sporting goods. I can make arrangements to pick up. Call us at 507-251-7023 (LM) or email us at sportsmansrack@gmail.com. w26-o

Special education paraprofessional needed at Fillmore Central; High School, Harmony, MN for 6.75 hours/student contact day. Application available online at FC website www. fillmorecentral.k12.mn.us or any school office. Send completed application to: Michelle Breitspecher, Director of Special Education, Fillmore Central Schools, P.O. Box 599, Harmony, MN 55939. Position open untill filled. h19,26-0

THANK YOU ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks to everyone who remembered me with prayers, visits, cards, and food during my recent hospitalization and since my return home. Aspecial thanks to Pastor Roger for his visits and prayers and to our family for being there. It’s great to live in such a caring community.

Cleon Heusinkveld t26-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

Canton Nursery Parcel Offered Sealed Bids The property to be sold is located at 204 Main Street South, Canton MN 55922 Described as: 6.79 acres, section 28, township101, range 9 Tax parcel ID: # 09.0012.000 includes land, buildings, and all remaining equipment and personal property in AS IS condition. List of equipment upon request.

OPEN HOUSE DATES: Tuesday, October 20 from 2 – 4 pm & Saturday, October 24 from 10- noon. Private showings may be scheduled by contacting listing broker.

The top three bidders will be required to meet Thursday, November 5 at 10 am at the RE/MAX office in Harmony for a bid-off. Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any and all technicalities in the bidding process. Announcements on the day of the bid opening shall take precedence over previous announcements. Buyers must make their own inspection of the property Submit Bids to listing broker no later than: 4 PM on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 All bids must be: in writing, signed by person making the offer, include a return address, best reachable telephone number, and a letter of financial capability supporting the buyer’s offer.

For detailed packet contact: RE/MAX SELECT PROPERTIES, ROXANNE JOHNSON, BROKER 25 W. CENTER ST., P.O. BOX 425, HARMONY, MN 55939 PH: 507-886-4221 Cell: 507-458-6110 www.SEMNrealestate.com Roxannejohnson@remax.net

CASH PAID for older FENDER, GIBSON, GRETSCH, MARTIN, MOSRITE, NATIONAL Guitars. Paying $500-$25,000+ Please call Crawford White in Nashville, 1-800-477-1233, or email NashvilleGuitars@aol.com (MCN)

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE: DOUBLE LOT within city limits of Rushford. 90ftx140ft with no exsisting structures. Suitable for single or multiple family dwelling. (507)696-6171 r19,26-x

BUyiNg OR SElliNg Let us do the work for you!

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

800-852-0010 • www.darrrealty.com • Rushford, MN

PRice Reduced

RUSHFORD 45046 Plummer $199,000

PRice Reduced

1 BR, 2 BA, Secluded on 4.5 Acres 2 - Car Tuck-Under Garage

NeW LiSTiNG

3 BR, 2 1/2 BA Hardwood Floors Walkout Basement

PETERSON 94 River Street $109,900

2 BR, 2 BA, Nicely Decorated Large Heated Garage

3 BR, 3 BA Log Siding, Hardwood Floors Private Lot on Nearly 8 Acres

RUSHFORD 605 Hanover Ct $199,900

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

PETERSON 40602 Benson lane $119,900

NeW LiSTiNG

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

RUSHFORD 44502 Oakview loop $234,900

PRice Reduced

PETERSON 127 Mill St $114,900

3 BR, 2 BA, Large Attached Garage Many Updates

RUSHFORD 104 S Mill St $139,900

PETERSON 127 Prospect St $79,000

RUSHFORD 412 W Center Street $79,900

PETERSON - COMMERCiAl 350 Mill Street $65,000

RUSHFORD 30481 State Hwy 43 $69,900

PETERSON - CARWASH 141 Fillmore St $25,900

4 BR, 3 BA 2 Car Garage Well Maintained Home

3 BR, 1 BA Quiet Neighborhood

2 BR, 2 BA Maintenance Free

RUSHFORD 44900 Hayes St. $59,900

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

RUSHFORD 301 N green St $54,500 2 BR, 2 BA Maintenance-free Many Updates

RUSHFORD 111 N Elm St $45,300 2 BR, 1 BA Rental Property or Residential

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

3 BR, 2 BA, Garage Well Maintained Home

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

Self-serve CARWASH w/ Laundromat Commercial Property

RUSHFORD 264 W Park St $305,900

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

RUSHFORD 709 Trisdahl Ct $19,900 BUilDABlE lOT Single or Multi-Family

RUSHFORD - COMMERCiAl 209 State Road 16 $220,000 Many Business Options Excellent Location

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EMPLOYMENT Spring Valley Senior Living is currently hiring full-time and parttime CNA’s, LPN’s and RN’s for day and evening shifts. We offer competitive wages, pay differentials, flexible scheduling, a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, and a scholarship program. To apply, please send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or email hr@ svseniorliving.com. EOE. h19,26-o Spring Valley Senior Living is currently seeking a hardworking, energetic individual to join our dietary team as a dietary aide. No experience necessary, we will train the right applicant! To apply send application to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. EOE. h19,26-o

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

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

A very nice, newly remodeled and updated, furnished, small two bedroom house in Canton. Great neighborhood, large yard. $650 plus utilities.

Lawn and snow removal service available. 507-429-6231. r5,12,19,26-o

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

765-2131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfno Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn- x

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

1 BEDROOM (+) IN RUSHFORD. Unfurnished upstairs apartment. Close to downtown. Heat, AC, refrigerator, and stove included. Available Nov. 1st. $300/ month. References, lease, and deposit required. No pets. Non-smoker preferred.

(507) 696-6171. r19,26-x 2 bedroom apartment in Harmony. Appliances, furnished, no pets. $400 per month. 507-452-6178. r26,tfn-o For Rent in Fountain 2 bedroom apt in fourplex. Please call (507) 268-4468 r26,tfn-o

RUSH CREEK TOWNHOMES 2 BR – 1.5 BA available 11/15 Income based rent, includes water, sewer, trash.

Attached garage, in-unit laundry, tons of storage.

Jane: 507-923-7772 Equal Housing Opportunity

Spring iS here! Time to get your MOVe on! no Waiting List!

Are yOu AT LeAST 62 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

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

Call 507-251-5297 for details.

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

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EMPLOYMENT Are you a caring individual who likes helping the elderly? If so, we are looking for you! Spring Valley Senior Living has an opening for a part time Universal Worker for our housing with services department. Previous experience not required. If interested, please send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or email hr@svseniorliving.com EOE. h19,26-o Children’s Mental Health Case Manager. FT Children’s Case Manager primarily serving families in Fillmore County, western/northwestern area. Responsible for coordinating services for children with ED/SED and their families. Working mainly with young children and adolescents providing Rule 79 case management services, team with other service providers and county human services. Must meet qualifications for Rule 79. EOE/AA. Send cover letter and resume to : Peg Walch, Human Resources, Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center, 166 Main St, Winona, MN 55987 Or fill out application on our website: www.hvmhc.org h19,26-o

Word on the Street

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

PT & FT

CNa/RN/lPN shifts available

Bonus-Pay on Weekends and shift differential.

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

Green lea Manor Nursing Home

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

…because the journey matters

MABEL GrEEn LEA sEnior LivinG is LookinG for spEciAL pEopLE who wAnt to MAkE A diffErEncE.

director of nursing services siGn-on Bonus AvAiLABLE Be a part of a creative and dynamic team of managers who are person centered in their approach to resident care! Mabel Green Lea Senior Living seeks a Minnesota licensed RN. Experience in nurse management preferred. Contact Julie Vettleson 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 senior Living

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

Monday, October 26, 2015

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EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

The Shop A Cut Above the Rest, a salon in Harmony, Mn is looking for a part- or full-time cosmetologist. Call (507) 886-4449 for more information. h19,26-o

The Saint Charles Post Office is hiring for the position of rural carrier substitute (RCA). This position is for every Saturday and as needed during the week. You will need to be able to provide your own vehicle but will be reimbursed for mileage. This may lead to full-time employment. Interested candidates will need to apply online at usps.com/employment and search all available positions in Minnesota to find Saint Charles and follow the directions to complete the online application. Any questions please call 507-932-4552 and ask for Carey. h26-o

Cliff Viessman Inc. is accepting applications for Regional Tanker Drivers for the Cedar Rapids terminal. $1,000 Sign On Bonus. $50 K+ per year. Health, Dental, 401K. Profit Sharing. Paid Weekly. Monthly safe driving bonus.

CDL with tanker endorsement required.

Two years experience required or driving school graduate with six months experience. Some weekend work required.

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

Help wanted at the cracked egg, Lanesboro, MN. Part-time cook, wait staff, & kitchen staff. 507-467-344.

Free kitten to 1st applicant. Her name is Carol. h26,2,9,16-o

HELP WANTED MANAGER FOR CENTRAL MINNESOTA NEWSPAPER PRINTING PLANT. Experience with direct-to-plate systems preferred, management and other web fed press experience helpful. Email: jquinco@runestone. net by October 30, 2015 (MCN)

Help wanted for fall work driving John Deere, 4 wheel drive tractor. If interested call 507-875-2522, Tails End Services LLC. For more details and a job application. h19,26,2-o Driver/Warehouse Position: Reichel Foods, Inc., a food processing facility in Rochester, MN is searching for a self motivated, positive person to fill a 1st and 2nd shift Driving/Warehouse position. This person will be responsible for production line replenishment, scanning, shipping, receiving, storing, and may include transfer of goods from the production plant to the warehouse along with weekly/ daily inventories.

Responsibilities will also include unloading and loading of trucks using a forklift, pallet jack, and bar code equipment.

Must be able to lift more than 50 pounds occasionally throughout the day and perform other warehouse duties as necessary. Forklift experience preferred. CDL Class A or B required. Starting pay is $10.00 or based on experience. Please send resumes to: CMG 3707 Commercial Drive SW, Rochester, MN 55902 or email to: Kelsey@corpmgmtgroup.com h26,2o openings on the Heritage Preservation Committee, the Park Board, as well as the Public Utilities Commission. Applications are available at the City Office, 202 Parkway Ave S. Applications are due by November 13th at 3:00pm. Please call with questions 507-467-3722. Must be a resident of Lanesboro. h26,2,9-o The Saint Charles Post Office is hiring for the position of city carrier. Hours per week could be from 16 to 40+ depending if you would like to work in nearby offices as well. Interested candidates will need to apply online at usps.com/employment and search all available positions in Minnesota to find Saint Charles and follow the directions to complete the online application. Any questions please call 507-932-4552 and ask for Carey. h26-o The Dover Post Office is hiring for the position of office clerk, Postal Support Employee (PSE). The position is part-time working approximately 20 hours per week with the option of working more hours in surrounding offices as needed. Interested candidates will need to apply online at usps.com/ employment and search all available positions in Minnesota to find Dover and follow the directions to complete the online application. Any questions please call the Saint Charles Post Office at 507932-4552 and ask for Carey. h26-o

Help Wanted

Dietary

Department is looking for a Dietary aide!

part-time, includes every other weekend For more information contact Shelly Dolley at 507-886-6544 ext: 73375

Gundersen Harmony Care Center

LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. Story, Schoeberl & Seebach, LLP of Cresco, Iowa is looking for a part time Legal Administrative Assistant with the possibility of going full time. Applicants should have excellent word processing (Word and Adobe Acrobat), proofreading, document production and organizational skills. You will be responsible for answering the phone, assisting clients and scheduling appointments for three attorneys, as well as document preparation, filing and calendaring of court dates. Prefer applicants with prior law firm experience. Interested applicants please send your resume and references to: Story, Schoeberl & Seebach,LLP, PO Box 89, Cresco, IA 52136-0089. h26,2-o CDL A DRIVERS $7,500 sign-on-bonus.

Medical benefits on day 1 & $65k+ in your first year!!! Guaranteed pay. Profit sharing. 401K with company match & more! Email resume: mnhr@mclaneco. com or call Hollie now! 507/664-3038 (MCAN) LINSMEIER TRUCKING A MN based company is now hiring Company Drivers to pull hopper bottom in the upper Midwest. Home weekends. Call 320/3826644 (MCAN) NOW HIRING Company OTR drivers. $2,000 sign on bonus, flexible home time, extensive benefits. Call now! Hibb’s & Co. 763/389-0610 (MCAN)

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

Stay in the Midwest. Great pay and benefits. Matching 401k. Bonuses and tax free money. Experience needed. Call Scott 507-437-9905. Apply on-line http:// www.mcfgtl.com (MCN) MAKE $1000 Weekly!! Mailing Brochures From Home. Helping home workers since 2001. No Experience Required. Start Immediately! www.newmailers.com (VOID IN SD, WI) (MCN) MAKE $1,000 WEEKLY! Paid in advance! Mailing Brochures at Home! Easy pleasant work. Begin Immediately! Age unimportant! www.

MyHomeIncomeNow55.com (MCN) Help Wanted-Drivers OTR AND REGIONAL drivers needed for SW MN company. Class A CDL and verifiable experience necessary. Vacation pay. Sign on bonus. Competitive pay. 800/6190037 (MCAN)

Sat., Oct. 24 9am - Woodworking Tools, Antiques, Household Auction. Sale held at Spring Valley Sales Auction Bldg, 412 East Park St., Spring Valley, MN. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183. Notice in the Journal.

Sat., Oct. 24 9am - Oak Furniture, Cast Iron Items, Crocks, Toys, Antiques, Collectibles Auction.

Sale held at Davis Corners Auction Center, 9 miles West of Cresco, IA on Hwy. 9 or 10 miles South of Chester, IA. For more information contact Davis Corners Auction Service LLC at daviscornersauctionservice.com or 319-2409984. Notice in the Journal.

Sat., Oct. 24 at 10am - Tony Montgomery Realty and Auction Co., 319 Acres of Bare Land. Location: Dover, MN. For more info go to www.tmracompany.com or call Tony: 507259-7502 or Brad: 507-421-0232. Complete Listing in the Journal.

Thurs., Oct. 29 5pm - Real Estate Auction. Sale held at, 147 Preston Street N.W., Preston, MN. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183.

Notice in the Journal.

Sat., Oct. 31 9am - Vehicles, Guns, Sporting Goods, Household Auction. Sale held at Spring Valley Sales Auction Bldg, 412 East Park St., Spring Valley, MN. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183. Notice in the Journal.

Sat., Oct. 31 9am - Farm Equipment, Machinery, Vehicles, Farm/Yard Misc., Collectibles, Shop Tools, Woodworking Tools Auction. Sale held at 36790 Doe Road, Lanesboro, MN. For more information contact Suess Auction & Implement at www.suessauction.com or 507-378-2222. Notice in the Journal.

Mon., Nov. 9 at noon - Canton Auction Hay & Straw Sale. For more info call Don Ward at 507-743-2250 or Gehling Auction Company at 507-765-2132. Notice in the Journal.

Thurs., Dec. 10 at 10am - Fillmore County, MN Land Auction. For more info call High Point Realty & Auction at 507-218-1243 or visit www.

HPRAA.com. Notice in the Journal.

ONLINE AUCTIONS

Help Wanted

Sun., Nov. 1 at 6:30pm - DARR online auction.

Large Consignment Auction. For more info and complete listing DARR Auctions & Realty 800-8520010 or www.darrauctions.com. Listing in Journal.

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Competitive Wages Valid driver’s license

AUCTION CALENDAR

507.696.1260

Looking for a career in Ag? We are Hiring!

GuNDERsEN HARmoNy CARE CENtER

Looking for an individual willing to perform routine daily operations at our Stewartville Agronomy/Grain facility.

Must have a basic understanding of large equipment including maintenance, repair, and operation. Truck or Large Equipment experience a plus, training available to individuals eager to contribute to company growth.

Must have or be willing to acquire a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License.

Contact: Pete Doherty, Operations Manager (507) 533-4222 pdoherty@allamericancoop.com

To list your Auction 507-765-2151

Equipment & Facility Operator:

Where old friends become reacquainted and new friendships are found!

Part-time CNA

Day/Evening Rotation, every other weekend Contact: Ruth Furan,DON (507) 886-6544 Ext:73371

GuNDERsEN HARmoNy CARE CENtER 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939

NEW STARTING WAGE SCALE

Full-Time & ParT-Time

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

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

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

Chosen Valley Care Center, InC. A Senior Living Community

JUST FOR FUN

Position requires a CDL license with necessary endorsements. Employable candidates must have a valid drivers license, must pass a DOT physical, and must pass required drug testing.

All American Co-op offers career advancement with an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision; Paid Holidays, 401K and competitive wage.

For more information visit www.allamericancoop.com/employment

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature, and caring individuals

nurse Nursing Assistant • Part-Time or Full-Time cook Dietary Aide • Part-Time Evenings Housekeeping/Laundry Aide • Part-Time or Full-Time • Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center For more information contact 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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25 Center St. W, Harmony, MN 55939 www.SEMNrealestate.com Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

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112 AvEnuE AvE. nE, ChAtFiELD

Ranch home • Wood floors • Formal living room • Formal dining room • Family room w/gas fireplace • Newer roof • Updated electrical box • Heated garage • Large car port • Storage shed • Garden area • Patio • Firepit $119,900

517 Pleasant St NE, PRESTON

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314 N Ash, MABEL

22 Main Ave N, HARMONy

2 acres • 5 bedrooms • 4 baths • Backs up to woods • Master bath • 2 w/in closets • Living room w/fireplace • Formal dining room • Large family room • Open kitchen and dining area • Covered deck • W/out to patio • 2 car attached garage • 2 car heated detached garage • Finished loft area

$275,000

35064 242nD st., LAnEsboro

12.43 acres • Woods • Tillable • Pasture • 4 bedrooms (3 on main) • 2 baths • Main floor laundry • Master bath • Vaulted ceilings • Open floor plan • Large deck • 20x36 horse shed • 26x36 machine shed • 2 deer stands • Large yard • Edge of city limits

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35 Main Ave. S, HARMONy

Excellent main street location! Main level retail 15 W Center St, space with 3/4 bath & storage. Second level HARMONy apartment. Detached garage.

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200 Ashburn st. E, LAnEsboro

$74,900 409 MAin st. sW, PrEston

$154,900 526 1st st., FountAin

Close to state bike trail • Ideal for Character throughout • 4 bedrooms • 2 baths • Wood weekend getaway • Main floor laundry • New flooring • floors under carpet • Large living room • Formal dining New appliances • Newer furnace • Newer roof • Heated • Main floor master • D/O • New windows • High garage w/bar area • 3 car garage • New Windows ceilings • 880 sq.ft. garage • 1.1 acres • Large yard

$169,900 15 3rD AvE sW, hArMony

Large ranch • 5 bedrooms • 5 baths • Main floor laundry • Large kitchen • Formal living and dining room • Newer window • Newer roof • Remodeled baths • 2 rental units w/ separate entrances and parking • 2 furnaces • 2 c/a • Great opportunity to own and rent $84,900

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545 3rD AvE., nW, hArMony

3 acres • 18’ vaulted Montana Pine ceiling • Maple kitchen cabinets • Cedar wood floors • In-floor heat through-out house, garage • Surround sound • Security system • Brick wall fireplace • Sun room w/fireplace • Screened-in porch • Paneled doors • Pantry • Main floor laundry/mudroom • Master bath • Storage shed • Close to state bike trail $75,500

302 ELMWooD st. E., LAnEsboro

Located close to state trail and downtown • 3 bedrooms • Scenic views • 2 decks • 2 baths • W/O Large yard • Ng Listi 108 GrEEnLEAFton rD, NEw Ranch home • 2+ Great for permanent or weekend getaway $89,900 PrEston bedrooms • 2 baths • Newer roof • Newer windows Edge of city limits • Next to bike trail and root river • 2 car garage • Wood floors • Fenced yard • $129,900 CED! REDU • 9/10 acre lot • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • New roof, Storage shed 107 ZEnith st., windows, siding, furnace, c/a • Large fenced area LAnEsboro Ng $144,900 for yard and garden • Hook-up to city utilities avail.

Listi 2.7 acres • City limits • w E 15822 County 15, N Private • Wooded • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Vinyl PrEston g iN List siding • W/O lower level • Gorgeous setting NEw 305 CottAGE GrovE AvE sE, Secluded 2.79 acres • PrEston Park-like setting • Tons of character • Hardwood g istiN 205 FrAnkLin st. nW floors throughout • High ceilings • Pocket doors • 5 NEw L $79,900 PrEston Large lot (.43 acre) • Close to park bedrooms • 2 full baths • D/O • Formal dining room and ball field • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Covered • Living room • Family room • Main floor laundry • $149,900 Large Duplex (could be B&B or porch • Vinyl siding • Newer windows • 2+ Main floor master bedroom • New outdoor wood residential) • 4 bedrooms and 2 baths on 1 side burner • Vinyl siding • New septic • Large pole garage • 3 bedrooms and 4 baths on side • Wood floors shed • Scenic views • Stream • 10 ceilings • Newer roof • Covered porch • Deck • Formal living room • Formal dining room • 2 g N i g t N 721 CLiFF st. nW furnaces • Air units • Separate electric meters • 2 Lis $89,900 Listi NEw 501 oAk Dr. nW, NEw ChAtFiELD car garage • Unlimited potential NE

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308 CEDAr st., FountAin Large ranch • 3 bedrooms on main floor • Main floor laundry • Large yard • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Steel siding • Wood floors Wood floors • New windows • New roof, Furnace, C/A, Carpet, Water Heater • Freshly painted • Garage tiNg $129,900 w Lis

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25 Center St E, HARMONy Restaurant/building. Complete with a welcoming reception area, wine bar and seating area plus a large dining room with generous space.

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332 Minnesota Ave W, MABEL

100 Coffee St., LANESBORO Super location & affordable. Updates include windows, doors, shingles, & MORE! Sign post in front ready for your sign.

Excellent condition commercial building with highway Excellent location on Main Ave. Offers exposure. Building features ICF block & new two units side by side. New metal roof construction in 2009. in 2013.

332 CEDAr st., FountAin

$318,000

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215 Main Ave N, HARMONy

509 Parkway Ave S, LANESBORO

Quiet location on dead end street. Large 3 bedroom home with quality finishes including cherry cabinet, Corian counters, tile flooring, hardwoods & fireplace!

3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. 2 car garage plus 1 car det. $168,000

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Absolutely an ideal location on US Hwy 52 and Main Ave N Harmony. This property offers great visibility for your business.

$199,500 310 MAPLE Dr., LAnEsboro

American 4-Square with beautiful original features including hardwood floors, open stair case & leaded glass. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Basement with workspace. Great 3 season porch plus back deck.

2 Guest cabins. $190,000

Wooded and private Motivated seller! on edge of Lanesboro.

Home is nicely laid out and roomy, main floor 4 bedroom 4 bathroom bedrooms & bath. home with vaulted Finished basement ceilings, fireplace, nice woodwork, and deck plus 2 garage. Second home with 1 bedroom 1 with family room/rec area. Insulated attached 2 car garage.

No backyard neighbors! $114,900 bathroom apartment & 2 car garage.

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51 Main Ave. N, HARMONy

$85,000 Loaded with character • Wood floors • Original woodwork • Newer roof • Updated electrical box • New plumbing • Large open dining room • Living room • Open kitchen w/pantry • Located along the scenic bluffs • Close to trail • Close to river • Walking distance to downtown

Panoramic view! Open living space & vaulted ceilings. Main floor bedrooms & bath.

Finished basement. 4 season room & wrap around deck. Att Garage, heated, water, drains, 220. Plus 32x24 steel shed-electric. Fantastic location just outside city limits.

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Turn key business! Fantastic opportunity to run your dream restaurant in Historic Downtown Harmony MN.

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800 Viking Ave S, LANESBORO

No backyard neighbors!

One level living with 2 bedrooms. Detached garage.

Fenced backyard with deck. Backs up to greenspace and creek. Updated roof, windows, furnace, and central air. $68,500

208 Elmwood St E, LANESBORO Ideal location for an easy hop on the trail or walk to the theater. This home was totally rebuilt in 1989, including wiring, insulation, sheet rock, kitchen raised oak panel cabinets. Detached 2 car garage. Plus 2 storage sheds. $114,900

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1-level living • Large ranch • 3 bedrooms • 3 baths • Master bath •WalkLarge wooded corner in closet • In-floor heat in house and garage • lot • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • .32/acre • Large living Maple kitchen cabinets • Main floor laundry • Open room • Dining room • Open kitchen • New roof • 2 car living and dining and kitchen • Deck attached garage • Storage shed • Patio • Schools can $129,900 be Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, Chatfield, or Kingsland 709 tWiForD st, • Upper level laundry • Could be used as rental also ChAtFiELD

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Plenty of space to grow.

Entertain on the deck or visit in the 3 season porch.

Walk-out basement. 2 car garage, large cement pad. New roof & gutters 2015!

Easy walk to downtown. $104,900

212 Houston St, SW PRESTON High ceilings, charm & tastefully updated. Full laundry with storage in basement. Semi-private deck, 2 storage sheds.

Excellent location with biking and hiking trail access right out your back door! $76,900 New

304 Fillmore St. W, PRESTON

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1120 Matthew St. SW, PRESTON

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Move in ready! Charming details in this home.

Kitchen features a butlers’ pantry & space for a table. 3 nice bedrooms up. Full basement with laundry and ample storage space. Spacious garage and nicely landscaped yard. $79,900

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Extremely well cared for 3 bedroom ranch home located on a quiet, dead end street with mature trees. 3 main floor bedrooms. Basement laundry & 3/4 bath plus rec area. Large deck & yard. $94,900

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109 Spruce St., FOuNTAIN

You can’t build for this LOCATION, VIEW, LOCATION, VIEW.. price! 4 bedrooms, 3 did I mention the view! One of the best lots bathrooms. Vaulted in Preston. Border’s rural properties. Nice ceilings, hardwood floors & main floor laundry. sized lot, with a 24 x 72 pole shed and 8 x 12 Recently painted interior. Full finished basement storage shed. $27,000 with family room, 2 bedrooms, and full bath plus office. Deck off back. $179,900 XXXXX County 15, HARMONy 112 S Hudson Ave, Easy access location on a hard surface UCeD SPRING VALLEy ReD road, mature windbreak, electric at property & shared well. 7 Acres $90,000 Move right in! Main floor bedroom, bath, & laundry.

New siding, shingles, updated windows, and interior Nolan Valley Lots sheetrocked, wiring, lighting & flooring. 3 good sized Great access from public road into rural bedrooms up, full bath and den/nursery. $106,900 subdivision. Enjoy Wisel Creek & catch a few trout. Zoned rural residential ag. Buildable.

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Large lot • 3+ bedrooms • 2 baths • 2 car garage • Nat. gas and electric back- up heat • Wood lot • Private backyard • Deck

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MABEL Reduced Reduced 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. $42,900 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. $44,900 LOT FOR SALE EvERydAy Rd, WhALAn 1) 3 acre secluded wooded building site on edge of city limits and ideal for house or cabin or rec land. Great hunting and scenery. $46,900

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XXXX GREEnLEAFTOn Rd, PRESTOn 1) Gorgeous wooded building site with city utilities, 3.88 acres, next to trail and root river, ideal for cabin or permanent home. $67,500

COMMERCIAL $35,000

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GAtor GrEEns 440 hALF st, WhALAn

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

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Well established bar/restaurant/off-sale business located at the start of the State Bike Trail. Seating up to 150 plus large deck for summertime fun. Turn-key operation with everything staying. Great opportunity. $198,500

hArMony GrEEnhousE & FLorAL

Great opportunity to own this commercial acreage and business. Ideal location on Highway 52. Currently is Harmony Greenhouse & Floral and Dog Pad, LLC. Unlimited potential for business opportunities. New metal roof, knotty pine ceilings and walls, loft area, garage, patio deck, all new fencing, 2 greenhouses and additional building.

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TRAILER SALES & SERVICE, Inc. 507-886-4600

70 4th Street NW • Harmony MN

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We are pleased to announce we now sell & service Boss & Snowdogg Snow Plows.

We have a selection of new and used trailers and we are an authorized dealer for Wilson, Kiefer Industrial, Road King, Alum Line, and Pacesetter trailers. We also provide service work when your trailer needs a tune up.

services Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o

Celebrating 20 years in the ICF Industry Complete sales and education available of 42518 State Hwy 44 • Mabel, MN 55954 multiple ICF Forms and Phone (507) 493-5888 • Fax (507) 493-3888 all related accessories Email tristateicf@gmail.com including ICF Bracing Website www.tristateicf.com sales and rental.

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(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

101 Centennial St. e., Wykoff • $189,900 Absolutely stunning executive home with incredible design.

Formal living and dining areas, kitchen w/wrap around center island & breakfast nook overlooking the beautifully landscaped back yard and patio area. Master bedorom w/jetted tub & dressing area with many built in drawers.

Lower level family room, separate laundry area, lowest level entertainment room and workshop with workbench.

Beautifully landscaped yard, brick accent on house, cement pavers for patio area and cement basketball court. Move in ready!

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22871 oak Hill drive, Spring valley $234,900

Stunning 4 bdrm, 4 bath home on over 1/2 acre. Located in desirable Oak Hill Drive subdivision. A little bit of country and close to town. New mound septic system 2014, 3 car attached garage w/cement drive, tiered deck & patio, storage shed, kennel and partial fenced back yard. The home is meticulously kept with formal living & dining areas, family room with wood fireplace, eat in kitchen with center island, hardwood floors, open staircase, lower level with den/office and large bedroom.

The upper level has 2 bedrooms and huge master bedroom with master bath and walk in closet.Excellent location and recently reduced price!

524 HillCreSt Drive, SprinG valleY $142,900

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

This property is in MINT condition and ready for immediate occupancy. Excellent location. Call for your appointment to look today!

WELL CARED FOR WALKOUT RANCH

UPDATES GALORE!

7 AVE B NE, CHATFIELD

$124,900

$114,900

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

508 lyndale ave. Spring valley $159,900

404 n. BroaDwaY, SprinG valleY $179,900

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

This brick home has 5 bedrooms, but could be expanded to 6.

The double brick structure is well insulated. Updates include repairs on front porch, metal roof on house & garage, new side porch, updated windows, interior updates, newer appliances, and tuck point work on foundation. You will be impressed with the unique architectural features throughout the home.

Hardwood floors, original woodwork, arched doorways, exposed brick on dining room wall, and large bedrooms. Located on larger lot with mature trees.

300 e. fremont, SprinG valleY $108,500 Great 3 bedroom, 2 bath split level home. Perm siding, newer shingles, updated bath in lower level with family room & master bedroom. You'll love the extra garage which is heated, elec., & a/c to it. Great for RV’s, workshop or extra storage. The home is open and bright with all appliances included. The interior has been freshly painted

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BEAUTIFUL WALKOUT TOWNHOME NEW LISTING

$149,900 #4066774 1028 MAIN STREET SOUTH, CHATFIELD

$149,900 #4066570

45 LIBRARY LANE SW, CHATFIELD

• 2 Bedroom • 3 Bath • 2001 • 2,148 sq. ft., • Both levels finished • Main floor laundry • Panel doors • Ceramic tile, Gas fireplace • Master Suite w/whirlpool tub, shower & walk-in closet • Low Association Fee • Large common area • Country View

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

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

Call for appointment to view

Sat., oCt. 31st 11:30am-12:30pm

Hard to find 5 bdrm 3 bath split level home. Excellent location and numerous updates. Beautiful landscaped yard and tiered deck leading to perennial gardens & storage shed. The home is spacious & bright with large bay windows in lower level allowing for plenty of natural sunlight. Dual thermostat heat, an abundance of storage, separate laundry area, formal dining room and eat in kitchen. Neutral carpet in family room & laminate floors add to the beauty of this home. With winter upon us, you will love the 2 gas fireplaces to stay warm and cozy. Call for your appointment to see today!

112 UNION ST. NE, CHATFIELD

528 DIVISION ST NE, CHATFIELD #4066852

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1975 RANCH WITH EVERYTHING ON MAIN LEVEL

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

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Drywall Hanging • taping • texturing Rusty Schroeder “Free estimates” 507-765-3648

Owned by Dennis Solberg of Solberg Welding 507-886-4602

tUe., oCt. 27th 6:00-7:00pm

I do handyman work, small jobs, just about anything (507) 258-0160. I make windows and screens at my shop at home. s12,19,26-o

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REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements.

Same day service. Used cars for sale.

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

507-864-7440 or 507-459-1504. v11tfno

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

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$189,900 #4065103

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage • 1.7 acres • Main floor living • 9’ Ceilings • Wood floors • New metal roof • Steel exterior • Updated kitchen • Newer windows • Mature trees • Level yard • Nice view • Pole shed (30’x40’) with workshop & 1 car garage

10:30 AM - 12:00 NOON

EVERYTHING ON MAIN LEVEL!

SPECTAULAR VIEWS! NEW LISTING

10695 170TH AVE SE, CHATFIELD

5.64 ACRES

$419,900 #4066901

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

• 1993 Custom built • 5,000 sq. ft. • Walkout • Sunroom • Main floor living • Master suite • Fireplace, • Hardwood floors • Maintenance free exterior • Finished lower level • Tons of storage • Covered porch & patio • Great hunting, TOWNHOME LOTS 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.

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

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

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

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

$124,900 #4063669

• 3 Plus bedrooms • 2 baths • Open layout • 2,348 sq. ft • Pocket doors • 9’ Ceilings • Open staircase • Stained window • Quality windows • New roof • Vinyl Siding • Deck • Porch • Remodeled bath/kitchen • 1,216 sq. ft. garage w/ workshop • Main floor laundry • Main level handicap accessible

LOTS AND ACREAGES FOR SALE

242 GOLD ST NORTH, WYKOFF

$73,900 #4063449

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

CHATFIELD – RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOT (0.59 acre) CHATFIELD – Commercial lot offering 0.85 acres, city in established neighborhood ideal for walkout. Great view utilities, level, 311 feet of Hwy 30 frontage, ready to build & of the Root River valley and a short walk to downtown. No only couple blocks off Hwy 52. #4062958 $89,900 restrictions. #4063031 $29,900 FOUNTAIN – Large level lot (132’ x 300’) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900

• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Walkout • 3 Season porch • Open layout • Sunroom • Paneled doors • Fireplace • Quality built • Master suite • Southern Exposure • Abundance of storage • View • Finished 2 car garage

QUALIFIES FOR ZERO DOWN!

UPDATED & HORSES WELCOME!

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3.74 ACRE

$132,500 412 FILLMORE ST W, PRESTON

#4066376

• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Updated Baths • 2 Car Garage • Main floor living • Open layout • Maple cabinetry • 2,960 sq. ft. • New stainless steel appliances • New roof, wiring, flooring, & some windows • Great location next to Trail, River & Downtown BEAUTIFUL FOUR-SQUARE LOADED WITH CHARACTER

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425 2ND AVE SE, HARMONY

$239,900 360 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD #4060675

#4062121

• 4 Bedroom/2 Bath • 1996 • 2152 sqft • 0.36 Acres • Separate Entries, Electric & Laundry Areas • Main Level has No Steps & Great View • Lower Level Walkout • Zone Heating/Cooling • Open Layout • Steel Siding • Great Location

REDUCED 10K

METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED

GORGEOUS ORIGINAL WOODWORK

REMODELED INSIDE AND OUT!

$199,900

105 CHATFIELD ST S, DOVER

$169,900 #4062411

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1200 sq. ft. Garage • 3,468 sq. ft. • 2 Lots • Hardwood floors • Original woodwork • Built-ins • Gas fireplace • Finished attic • Updated kitchen & baths • Drive a little & save a lot • Just move-in

$104,900

$149,900 21225 COUNTY 20, PRESTON

506 1ST ST, FOUNTAIN

#4065823

#4066775

• 3 Bedroom • Main floor living • 2 Car Garage • Updated Kitchen and bath • New flooring • Vinyl Siding • Replacement windows • New roof • Storage Shed • Covered patio • Choice of schools

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

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

FINGERSON & DONAHOE FIRST SUBDIVISION - CHATFIELD ONLY 4 LOTS REMAINING • $37,900 - $41,900 • 0.31 acres - 0.51 acres • Covenant Controlled • Close to Elementary School • Close to Golf Course

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

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HURRY LOTS ARE SELLING FAST - ONLY 4 LOTS REMAINING 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 1 lot available.$22,900

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SOLD 202 RIDGEVIEW LANE S, LANESBORO

SOLD

• 3 Bedroom • 4 Bath • Walkout • 3,288 sq. ft.

403 FILLMORE ST SE, CHATFIELD

SOLD

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2,684 sq. ft. • Master suite

605 LINCOLN STLD SE, PRESTON

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• 3 Plus bedroom • Main floor living • 0.68 Acre

1046 JOHN & MARY DR. SE, CHATFIELD

SOLD

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 3 Car garage • 2,460

355 1ST AVE SE, HARMONY

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• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage •

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All children 13 and under are welcome to submit Weather Art. Send your picture to Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or email it to: ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com or drop it off at the Fillmore County Journal, 136 St. Anthony St., Preston, MN Be sure to include Child’s First and Last Name, Age, Town, and Title of Art Work.

Dec.11

ESTATE AUCTION SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2015 — 9:00 AM 36790 DOE ROAD, LANESBORO, MN

DIRECTIONS: 7 miles north of Lanesboro on Hwy 250 then 2.3 miles east on Flag/Doe Rd OR 11 miles west of Rushford OR 14 miles east of Chatfield on MN Hwy 30 then 1.25 miles south on Hwy 250 to Flag/Doe Rd. Watch for auction signs.

NOTE: To settle the estate of Adell (Steve) Stevens, we will sell the following listed personal property. The Stevens lived on this farm for 65 years & accumulated a wide variety of items. We will be selling with 2 rings most of the day. Farm equipment & vehicles will sell at approximately 12:00 pm. Much of the farm equipment & tractors have not been used for several years. Loaders available sale day only. **This is a partial listing - visit our website for a more complete listing & photos at www.suessauction.com** TRACTORS, CRAWLERS, SKID LOADER, COMBINE IH 1066D-WF, 3pt, dual PTO, cab, runs JD 730D-elect start, round WF, 3pt JD GP on rubber-SN 207320 JD AR-SN 275060 JD 60-NF, new tires JD A-NF JD B-NF, skeleton rear steel JD B-NF, new tires JD B-disassembled Oliver 770 gas-NF, loader Oliver 88 gas-WF Oliver 70-NF Case CC-SN 374953 McCormick Deering 1530 on steel Farmall H-NF MH 44-NF Ford 8N-new tires Fordson Power Major diesel-NF, PS Fordson Major diesel-WF, 3pt MM U-NF; (3) MM Z-NF AC WC reversed NH L445 diesel skid loader-runs Cat D6 w/blade-SN 1WH812 Oliver OC3-68 crawler MF 300 combine w/2 row CHD, beanhead MACHINERY Inland DA92 snowblower-2 augers Brillion 10’ pull chisel Oliver 565 4x14 plow Oliver 4x14 pull plow IH 3x14 pull plow JD 6 blade disk plow IH V45 15’ field cultivator 3pt 1 tooth subsoiler Oliver 10’ hyd lift disk 10’ ground disk Oliver 540 4 row planter IH 4 & 6 row planters (2) 4 row 3pt cultivators JD 4 row front mount cult 200 & 300 gal pull sprayers Broyhill weed wipe Fox 1 row chopper Hesston PT-10 haybine (2) MF sickle mowers NI 400 rake; IH 14 rake

JD 16A green chopper Threshing machine on steel NH 27 forage blower 3pt cement mixer; Buzz saw 3pt 7’ blade; 3pt dirt scoop Continental 4 cyl engine w/clutch Several items for salvage VEHICLES--YEARS ARE APPROXIMATE ON NON-TITLED VEHICLES 2005 Dodge Dakota 4x4 extended cab pickup-runs, title 1995 Chevy 1/2T 4x4-5 speed, runs,title 1988 Ford F150 4x4 for parts 1979 Chevy Caprice Classic-title 1974 Dodge B-30 motor home-title 1966 Ford Fairlane 500-4 door, title 1950 Chrysler Imperial-hemi motor 1951 Studebaker Champion body Early 50s Chrysler Windsor 1946 Dodge w/suicide doors Ford Econoline van Rambler American 1955 Mack B-12-tandem axle, title Pickup box trailer (2) bumper hitch trailer frames FARM & YARD MISC Joy 75 gas air compressor Jaeger Model C air compressor (6) Ideal pea viner covers Hydraulic log splitter (2) Pincor 16k PTO alternators IH 149 Cub garden tractor Roper 10hp garden tractor Simplicity & DB walk behind tractors 30 gal yard sprayer Several chain saws; Knipco heaters Extension ladders Warm Morning wood shop furnace 500 gal fuel barrel on stand Silo unloader & barn cleaner-Buyer removes New belts for JD round baler New 13.6x38 tire Many used tractor & vehicle tires Large iron pile

SUESS AUCTION & IMPLEMENT 19 FIRST STREET NE, RACINE, MN 55967 507-378-2222 www.suessauction.com

COLLECTIBLES Fairbanks Morse 3hp hit & miss engine McCormick Deering 1-1/2 & 2-1/2 hp hit & miss engines B&S Model Y kick start engine Fanning mill; 25 ton RR jack Table top platform scale w/weights Allens parlor furnace (4) Cast iron bathtubs JD & MM blocks, heads, manifolds Large amount of tractor parts Case eagle emblem off thresher DeKalb wood signs; LP lead fire pot Large assortment of farm equipment manuals & magazines SHOP TOOLS McDowell Stocker metal lathe9’ table, belt driven Sebastian 18” metal lathe Lathe tooling (2) Large drill presses Bench drill press; Large shop press Menards #30 drilling & milling machine Metal band saw; (2)Power hack saws Wire feed welder; Gas torch 5” shear; Rivet press KO Lee valve & seat grinder (2) 30 gal horizontal air compressors Karcher 900 psi pressure washer (2) Chain hoists; Pipe threader Hyd hose machine Belt & disc sander Milwaukee hammer drill DeWalt angle drill Craftsman 3/4” socket set Plus several racks of tools & misc WOOD TOOLS R Howell saw mill w/48” blade Shop Smith Mark II B&D bench top work mate 4” & 6” planers; Delta band saw (2) Radial arm saws; (4) Table saws Dunlap lathe; Spindle lathe Drill press; Belt sanders Jig & skill saws; Drills & routers Wood planes & miter saws Old 24” wood plane Plus many more tools

TERMS: CASH OR GOOD. CHECK DAY OF SALE. MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED W/3% FEE. Usual auction terms apply.

AUCTIONEERS: Mike Suess: 55-68, Phil Suess: 50-14. CLERK: Suess Auction

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TURKEY DAY RUN Registration at 7:30 a.m.

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Run/Walk begins at 8:00am in Lanesboro on the Root River Trail and concludes at the Trailhead Inn in Preston for a total of 10.3 miles. This is not a sanctioned race.

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Order a T-Shirt with the logo celebrating this 7th Annual Event. Orders must be mailed in and paid in full prior to the event. Shirts will be mailed out to participants after all orders are collected.

Bring a donation for the Preston Food Shelf

Event Hosted by The Unofficial Fillmore County Running Club

Craig Britton, Preston • Ross Kiehne, Harmony Jim Peters, Harmony • Jason Schwarz, Fountain Jason Sethre, Fountain Call (507) 251-5297 with questions or visit www.fillmorecountyjournal.com to register in advance.

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Jason Sethre, Publisher How much does it cost to have the Fillmore County Journal design an advertisement?

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Jennifer A gumbel, Attorney What is the best time year to sell hunting land?

Should you have a will even if you don’t have anything of value?

In reality there is no bad time list a property that offers good hunting. However, with the archery deer season upon us and the firearms deer seasons quickly approaching, the demand for a good spot to deer hunt reaches a fever pitch. People searching for their own personal hunting ground seem to have the highest sense of urgency between now and Thanksgiving.

While it might be in their thoughts and daydreams throughout the rest of the year, it quickly rises to the top of the priority list as the weather cools and the leaves start to change color. In some cases the farm where someone used to hunt has now changed hands and with that, opinions on hunting or access can change. Some instances the land is now leased exclusively to one group or party, limiting the access. One of the most common occurrences is that the family politics of the traditional deer hunt become too much for some family members to bear.

They simply they need to find a place to call their own and right now is the time to do it. If you have been considering putting some wooded land up for sale, the next couple weeks would be a great time to get maximum exposure.

Have you ever heard of the Ed Broder Buck? The Ed Broder Buck is the world record non-typical mule deer, and has been since 1926. When Ed Broder died in 1968 without a will, his shoulder mounted buck, along with the rest of his estate, had very little value. An ad placed in Field and Stream magazine to sell the mount for $50 drew no interest. His estate was not probated. In 1973 the mount came into the possession of Mr. Broder’s eldest son, and none of the other heirs seemed to care much - until 1997.

Almost 30 years after Broder’s death, the heirs sued.

That lawsuit carried on for nearly a decade, cost the heirs thousands of dollars, and started an inter-family feud that continues to this day. In 2004 the rack was sold by court order for $225,000.

Even if your estate may have little value now, “low buck” items that you hold “deer” may have value to your heirs and could eventually be worth a lot of “doe”. If you value your family, a will can quickly put an end to disputes over your belongings.

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Yields — As soybean harvest winds down, yields are ranging from 48 to 78 bu/acre. Corn harvest is just getting started, and yields have been ranging from 195 to 252 bu/acre. Two positives that may help offset low prices are dry grain and heavy test weights.

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