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R-P Schools complete CPR training By K irsten Zoellner kzoellner@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Friday, November 4, saw not a child running within the walls of the R-P gymnasium. Instead, teachers, principals, and staff members spent the day gathered for a comprehensive CPR training, led by Julie Scudiero, director of the Rushford Ambulance Service. The massive training was largely driven by High School Principal Shane McBroom. According to Scudiero, “He was really behind the big push to do this. I think it’s wonderful.” Another key issue driving the training is the passing of Hannah’s Law this past May 19. The law was sparked by the choking death of four-year old Hannah Kozitza at a day care center in Mankato in 2010. State law previously dictated
that only one person at a child care center needs to be trained in CPR. Per the current law, all teachers and assistants in such centers must complete the training. The training day at R-P was split into two sessions, morning and afternoon, with over 50 attending each session. Assisting Scudiero were six volunteer EMTs. Equipment for the large group was borrowed from neighboring services, and a large screen assisted attendees in the day’s training. The district is proposing to hold the training annually. In addition, Scudiero indicated that the district is hoping to have all future students certified prior to graduation. “It would be great if other schools would follow this example and lead their own trainings,” added Scudiero. “CPR training is really so important.”
Instructor Michelle Roberton with Chuck Poppe and Principal Chuck Ehler. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner
Snow; where to put it? By K aren R eisner kreisner@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Terry Stackhouse, Spring Valley, addressed the county board at their November 8 meeting during the “citizens input” portion of the meeting. With memories of last year’s endless snow and winter just around the corner, it is time to address problems before the snow arrives. Stackhouse explained he removes snow for seven or eight businesses on Main Street in Ostrander. His question was where to put the “county snow.” With last year’s volume of snow, he said we just ran out of room. The county pushes the snow
off the streets, and Stackhouse cleans the sidewalks and the area close to the curb so people can park near the curb. He uses a skid loader and snow blower and remarked there is “just no place to put it after so long.” He suggested that as much as 80 percent of the snow he cleans off the sidewalks came off the street. He said he doesn’t mind moving it, there is just no place to put it. Brent Kohn, Highway Maintenance Superintendent, suggested he would like it to be pushed between the buildings. It needs to be stored somewhere, not in the street and not piled near a fire hydrant. He said most cities
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move the snow themselves. The county comes in and helps clean once or twice per year. Chairman Marc Prestby said all cities should be treated alike. Commissioner Duane Bakke asked what is expected of the county. Stackhouse answered that he just wants to know where he can push it. Kohn said he asked Brian Wolfgram, MnDot, about the state’s policy and how they handle it in Wykoff. Wolfgram told him when we get there, we move it. Kohn said it is the county’s job to get it off the road. Some land owners in Ostrander don’t want See COUNTY Page 9
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Harrison returns to Preston City Council one for Keene. Mayor Kurt Reicks said it was kreisner@fillmorecountyjournal.com great to have three people willing Former council member David to step up and do some commuHarrison was one of three Preston nity service. Harrison took the citizens who offered a letter of oath from City Administrator Joe interest to fill the remaining por- Hoffman and was seated on the tion of Dr. Robert Sauer’s four council. year term. The four sitting mem- Harrison agreed to serve as an bers of the council through a ex-officio voting member on the written vote appointed Harrison Planning and Zoning commisto fill the position for the remain- sion and an ex-officio non-voting ing months left in his term at the member on the Public Utilities council’s November 7 meeting. Commission through the end of The other interested citizens this year. These were committee were Scott Springer and Dave positions held by Sauer. Keene. The vote was two for Harrison, one for Springer, and See PRESTON Page 11 By K aren R eisner
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C ommentary Freedom: an endangered species By John Goutcher Unfortunately, there are times when the citizens of the United States take our freedoms too lightly. We have become complacent in our thinking that the government will take care of all of our needs. We have asked government to do more for us on the state and federal level John Goutcher and all the government asks for in return is for us to surrender a little more of our liberty. Over the decades, citizens kept transferring their freedoms; first the townships to the county, then the county to the state, and finally the state to the federal government to assist or even take over some of the liberties earned as a result of the revolutionary war. Naturally the courts and politicians were all too happy to oblige. Never mind what the Constitution says, and as a result, we now have a government that seeks to plan and control every aspect of our lives and economy from health care, energy, automobile manufacturing, banking, and insurance. Fortunately, in the last several years, groups of citizens have sat up, and taking notice, have
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begun to push back. From low grumbling in small groups, tea parties and protests, citizens are reinstating the return of federalism in America. People are desiring a return to a government which has limited powers and in which the states serve as a check against the federal government when it oversteps its constitutional boundaries. Years ago, townships, counties, and states had the freedom to solve their problems on the local level. Townships, for example, had the power to determine the roads and bridges within their boundaries. Somewhere along the time line, that power was transferred to the counties. Counties found themselves understaffed and desired the state to assist in these decisions. The state also felt the need to pass the buck and requested financial assistance. Enter the Federal Government acting like a mother hen. It took these and other problems under her wing and big government branched out to control the lives of people in more diverse areas. As a result, our local decision-making freedoms disappeared. Now we find that many states, including Minnesota, have brought a lawsuit against the federal government to force the feds to back off their proposed healthcare and health insurance mandates. By bringing this lawsuit, the states CoCker SpaNIel
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are performing exactly the way the founders of the constitution intended. There has never been an attempt on the federal level to pass such mandates in past American history because, up until this date, it was common knowledge that Congress lacked the power to impose one. Probably the best example to drive home this point occurred during our colonial period of time while America was still under control by the British. The colonies were attempting to boycott British goods and demanding that King George repeal the Stamp Act. King George received a major setback when his own attorney general told parliament that under British law, the boycott was legal. According to British law, the colonists could not be forced to buy British goods. Keep in mind, our legal system in the United States today was gleaned from British law. Yet in the year 2010, we had a President and a Congress who sincerely believed they could force American citizens to buy a private product, even though the King of England knew he did not have the power to force this concept upon us when we were subjects of England! The Federal Government has argued in court that it can regulate a citizen’s decision to not buy government approved health insurance under what is known as the Commerce Clause. If those states bringing the lawsuit are allowed to use the same reasoning the Federal Government is using, citizens could then be forced to buy certain cars, food, and even what religion to choose. If the Federal Government is allowed to cross over the line drawn in the sand by the states, Congress will then be granted unlimited
power to order citizens to buy or do anything. This would signal the end to federalism and individual rights as its citizens have grown up supporting for the past 220 years. There is also another argument which the Obama administration is leaning toward if the position of the Commerce clause is lost in a court battle with the states. That position would advocate that the fine for not buying a government approved health plan is not a penalty but a tax. By switching over to declare a tax, health care would be classified as legal under the Congress’s taxing authority. Please note that, throughout the legislative process, the defenders of health care constantly structured the wording to reflect the usage of the word penalty when the law was passed. Now that the law is in trouble, the administration is flip-flopping the words penalty and tax as well as mis-
Government this week • Monday, Nov. 14, Chatfield City Council, Chatfield City Hall, 7:00 p.m. • Monday, Nov. 14, Rushford City Council, Rushford City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, Nov. 14, Spring Valley City Council, Spring Valley City Hall, 6:00 p.m. • Monday, Nov. 14, Houston City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m. • Monday, Nov. 14, Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7:00 p.m. • Tuesday, Nov. 15, Fillmore County Commissioners, Fillmore County Courthouse, 9:00 a.m. •Tuesday, Nov. 15, Rushford Village City Council, 7pm, Community Center •Monday, Nov. 21, Preston City Council, 6pm, Council Chamber • Monday, Nov. 21, Kingsland School Board, 7:00 p.m. • Monday, Nov. 21, RushfordPeterson School Board, Rushford Computer Room, 6:30 p.m.
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representation of facts. As a result of this current drama, businesses across America are trying to make decisions regarding their respective status on employee health care plans and real health care reform has been placed on hold until the Supreme Court rules on the current law. Meanwhile, the nation sits in total disgust and our economic recovery is slowed to a mere trickle. We have all heard the phrase, “freedom isn’t free.” We need to understand that in order to pass the freedoms the older generation have earned on to our children, they to will need to learn to fight back when the loss of potential freedoms are directed toward them as well. Parents, grandparents, and schools need to join hands and make a concerned constant effort to teach that freedom is worth fighting for. If we fail to pass this knowledge on, our country may continue down the slippery slope to an endangered species status for our hard-earned freedoms. Think about it.
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Food & film potluck movie event celebrates the bounty of this area Come share your creative cookery at 6:30 p.m. Friday, November 18 at the St. Mane Theatre with a “Practice Thanksgiving” potluck, followed at 7:30 by the local premiere of Green Fire, documentary film about Aldo Leopold, forester, ecologist and father of wildlife management, whose visionary attitudes about conservation shape our land stewardship practices today, 60-some years after his death. Tired of the standard turkey and dressing Thanksgiving fare? “Then Practice Thanksgiving is for you,” suggests Lanesboro resident Richard Wolfgramm. A local myth imagined and perpetuated by Wolfgramm, the Practice Thanksgiving is “an occa-
sion to experiment with new recipes, unfamiliar vegetables and dishes thought too daring to try out on your real relatives.” Bring an appetizer, beverage, vegetable, salad, or dessert to share with the community. Potluck convenes at 6:30 upstairs in the St. Mane, 206 Parkway Avenue North in Lanesboro. If you’re coming from a distance or can’t cook, support a local food source. Pick up an item to share from a grocer in Preston, Rushford, Harmony, Chatfield, or Fountain or across the street from the theater at Lanesboro Local Marketplace. Plates, cups ,and eating utensils will be provided. At 7:30, the party moves downstairs. Have a seat in the historic St.
Mane Theatre for the newly-released feature-length documentary, Green Fire. The film honors Aldo Leopold’s life and achievements, from beginnings in Burlington, Iowa, in later years as a professor at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Leopold emphasized biodiversity and ecology and was a founder of the science of wildlife management and United States’ wilderness system. The documentary will be followed by a community discussion led by Paul Johnson, former Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service and Director of Iowa’s Department of Natural Resources, who appears in the film. The movie is free. Donations are appreciated to help cover
City of Rushford Village minutes Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. The October 18, 2011, Regular Meeting was called to order by Mayor Dale Schwanke at 7:00 p.m. with Council members present: Roger Ekern, Hamilton Petersen (7:45 p.m.), Gordon Johnson. Absent: Dennis Overland (vacation). Also present: Zoning Administrator Howard Otis, Attorney Thomas Manion, Clerk Joyce Iverson, Community & Economic Development Associates (CEDA). AGENDA was approved as prepared on motion by Johnson, second-
ed by Ekern and carried unanimously. MINUTES for the October 4, 2011, Regular Meeting were approved as presented on motion by Johnson, seconded by Ekern and carried unanimously. CITIZENS / OTHERS PRESENT and COUNCIL UPDATES: Jim Kochie, Davy Engineering was present to discuss the pumphouse redesign to accommodate Well #2, as to whether the pumphouse construction could be handled separately at less cost. Following the discus-
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Above: Tom Smith, Lanesboro resident and Region Director with the Minnesota State Fire Department Association, spoke to a large crowd of firefighters in the Preston Fire Department at a Tri-County Firefighter’s Association meeting on the evening of Wednesday, November 9. Below: Firefighters enjoyed a wonderful dinner with pork chops served up by Craig Mensink along with a complete meal served by the wives of Preston firemen. The Tri-County Firefighter’s Association consists of fire departments from the counties of Winona, Houston and Fillmore. Departments present at this event were from Preston, Chatfield, Fountain, Goodview, Harmony, LaCrescent, Lanesboro, Lewiston, Ridgeway, Rushford, Spring Valley, St. Charles, Wykoff, Wilson and Mabel. Photos by Jason Sethre
sion and considering the coordination that would be required with contract work, the approvals needed, financing, etc., the Council consensus was to do the entire project under one contract. Asked about other grants, Kochie said Rural Development would require increased rates and the Small Cities Development Program is cumbersome. Sewer contract: Mayor Schwanke said he is trying to get an answer from the MPCA, whether the current shaking method is required or recommended rather than the stirring and ladling method which would be more accurate. A recent sample taken at the WWT plant tested higher again and a second sample was not taken that same day. Rushford City samples are taken after blending with CRV inflow. Preliminary sewer rate options were provided. ZONING: No new permits were issued. The Zoning Board discussed the Redalen driveway access request via the culdesac in WhiteTail Run subdivision, stating that Redalens should share in the cost of any improvements to the road. They said the original property owners paid for the original roadway as part of the cost of their lots. Attorney Manion will provide conditions for the Redalen permit. The quarter/quarter rule in relation to subdivisions was again discussed as well as an inquiry regarding the proposed purchase and need for access to build a house on a 25 acre parcel of the Sexauer property east of Highway 43 north. A letter was received from Fillmore County Zoning regarding the letter mailed to Powells; a follow-up meet-
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the cost of showing rights. The film’s title, Green Fire, comes from a passage in A Sand County Almanac, Leopold’s beloved book of essays published soon after his death in 1949. The Almanac is considered a landmark in the American conservation movement, with over two million copies in print, translated into nine languages. “We reached the old wolf in time to watch a fierce green fire dying in her eyes. I realized then, and have known ever since, that there was something new to me in those eyes—something known only to her and to the mountain. I was young then, and full of trigger-itch; I thought that because fewer wolves
meant more deer, that no wolves would mean hunters’ paradise. But after seeing the green fire die, I sensed that neither the wolf nor the mountain agreed with such a view.” Green Fire is the fifth documentary in the Food & Film Series, co-sponsored by the Lanesboro Arts Center and Lanesboro Local Marketplace. See Food & Film listings at: http://www.lanesboroarts. org/cac-food-film.php For more information on Aldo Leopold visit http://www.aldoleopold.org/ or stop by Lanesboro public library, see their Leopold display and check out a print copy or recording of A Sand County Almanac.
ing is planned with County personnel. There were no negative responses to the mailed notice regarding the Featherstone Farm solar permit application. A resolution with the summary to publish for Rushford Village Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance #5, Sections 1520 and 1521 for Solar and Wind Energy Systems was approved on motion by Ekern, seconded by Petersen and carried unanimously. ROAD/BRIDGE ISSUES: Small Truck Purchase -2012 Ford F450 on order from Decorah Auto: no firm date has been given for delivery but the truck assembly is expected to occur in October. Mayor Schwanke has been discussing financing with both local banks. Discussion included paying cash for the equipment and financing approximately $30,000 with semiannual payments. Council consensus was for the Mayor and Clerk to do the paperwork for the best financing option. Jim Norstad has completed enlargement of the retention ponds in Woodland Heights. FINANCIALS: September 30, 2011 Balance: $61,471.71; Receipts: $9772.57; Final Disbursed: $55,108.03, with Bruening Rock paid only as invoiced; Projected Final October Claims: $41,661.17; Investments/CD’s maturing are being reinvested. The Financials as presented were approved on motion by John-
son, seconded by Petersen and carried unanimously with authorization for the CD’s. A thank you letter was received from Tim Penny, SMIF, for the $100 membership contribution. 2012 PRELIMINARY BUDGET and LEVY discussion: Schwanke said PERA contributions are required for specified clerk duties even when contracted. OTHER UPDATES/ Meetings / Communications as listed included: next Tri-City Meeting on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 with Engineering firm Yaggy-Colby to discuss joint planning. CEDA’s 25th Anniversary celebration in Chatfield on October 27, 2011. Clerk Iverson will attend the 7 Rivers Alliance-USDA meeting in La Crosse on Friday, October 21st, and put up a notice that the office is closed as Treasurer Graham will also be out of town. The meeting adjourned at 9:57 p.m. on motion by Johnson, seconded by Petersen and carried unanimously. The next regular Council meeting was Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. at
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Obituaries Lyle L. Greenlee Lyle “Pete” L. Greenlee, 75, died Wednesday, November 2, 2011, on his farm in rural Chatf ield, MN. Lyle was born July 10, 1936, on the home farm in rural C h a t f i e l d , Lyle L. Greenlee Minn., to Walter and Arvilla (Heidtke) Greenlee. He married Rhonda Kalstabakken on September 14, 1957. Lyle was lifelong farmer. He was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Chatfield, MN. Survivors include his wife, Rhonda; son, Steven (Joanne Webster) Greenlee of Chatfield, MN; and granddaughter, Alicia Burd. He was preceded in death by his parents, infant daughter, Debra, two sisters, Alice and Lois, and brother, Lloyd. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 8, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with the Reverend Preston Paul officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service - St. Charles assisted the family with the arrangements.
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was a building contractor, a science and math teacher and a high school counselor. He had a trainers license in California and raised and raced thoroughbred horses. He had a winning horse at Canterbury Racecourse in Shakopee named Rushford. Richard’s first book, The Wisdom Tree: A Black, Brown and White Story was published in 2008. His second book, a memoir, A Seed Not Watered: The Throw Away Kid was published in September of 2011. A Celebration of Richard’s Life was held on Tuesday, November 15 at the Hoff Funeral Home. Richard is survived by his wife of 56 years, Moonyeen (Holly) Holle. He will be missed.
Charlotte E. Norwood Charlotte E. Norwood, 74, a resident of Albuquerque, died Monday, November 7, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Donald L. Woellert of Albuquerque, NM, formerly of Preston; sister, Sandy Quigg and husband, Morris, of Pheonixville, PA; brother, Raymond Wismer of Phoenixville, PA; step-daughter, Lorraine (Steve Neal) Woellert; and Stepson, Donald Woellert Jr. Charlotte was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Wismer and mother, Charlotte Wismer. She joined the United States Department of State in 1960. She served in various countries including Africa, Middle East, and Western Europe. She retired Richard Allen Holle Richard Allen Holle died in 1987 and has resided in Albupeacefully on November 5, 2011, querque since that time. Servicat St. Marys Hospital in Roches- es will be private at a later date. ter. Edna L. Rustad Richard was born on July 14, 1934, in Rushford, Minnesota Edna L. Rustad, 89, died on to Leonard and Alice Holle. He Wednesday, November 2, 2011, graduated from Rushford High at the Good Shepherd Lutheran School and spent two years at Home in Rushford, Minn. Winona State. He moved to Edna Lillian was born to Nick Californina in 1954 where he and Ida (Thorson) Overby on and Moonyeen were married in May 26, 1922, in Yucatan Township of Houston County, Minn. 1955. Richard was called to serve She attended the Baker Country his country and sent to Fort School. She married Raymond Ord in Monterey, California Rustad on June 16, 1946. Raywhere he tested into the Chinese mond preceded Edna in death Mandarin Language Institute. on November 3, 1988. She kept From there he acquired a Top busy on the farm with Ray and Secret Crypto Security Clear- kept up a beautiful lawn and ance and was sent to work with flower gardens and was an excelthe Army Security Agency and lent cook. Edna had worked as a the National Security Agency waitress in Rushford before she at the Pentagon. He spent time was married and also at Rush on a security mission in China. Products and was the janitor After the service he finished his at Highland Prairie Lutheran bachelor’s and master’s degrees Church for several years. She in biology at Winona State Uni- was active in church activities and had held offices in her circle versity. He speaks fluent Chinese and Ladies Aid. She also spent Mandarin, Japanese, and Span- a lot of time with her grandish. He did post-graduate work daughters, Elissa and Jessie, who with National Science Foun- lived close by and visited with dation Grants at University of Grandma and Grandpa often. California Berkeley and Yale Edna remained on the farm for University, and worked on his a few years after Ray’s death, doctorate in Asian Languages and it was then she decided at the University of California to move to town. She lived in Los Angeles. He often served as the Rush Creek Apartments in Professor for a Day at Winona Brooklyn from 1994 to 2005, at State University and recently which time she moved into the donated a large collection of Good Shepherd Lutheran Home. Chinese books to the Kreuger Edna loved living in the apartLibrary. He was honored this ment and had wonderful daily year at Winona State University visits with all the other residents in the apartment building. All as Distinguished Alumni 2011. He owned a Century 21 Real the caregivers at the home were Estate Office, a mini market, excellent, and she loved her visits
with them as well. Edna is survived by her two children: daughter, Elaine (Dick) Wessel of Rollingstone, Minn. and her son, Gary (Nancy) Rustad of Rushford; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister: Helen Rustad, and sister-in-law, Madeline Rustad, both of Rushford. Besides her husband, Ray, others preceding Edna in death were her sister, Ella (Melvin) James, and brothers, Carl (Jeanette) and Arwin (Bonnie) Overby. The funeral service was on Monday, November 7, at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Peterson, Minn. with the Rev. Wade Davick officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Sarah “Sadie” Marie Wilhelm Sarah “Sadie” Marie Wilhelm, 81, of Harmony, Minnesota, passed away on November 8, 2011, at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota. She was born on March 10, 1930, in W inne sh iek County, Iowa, to William and Pearl Sarah “Sadie” ( Mc C au le y) Marie Wilhelm Gossman. Sadie graduated from the Decorah High School in 1948. She was united in marriage to Arthur George Wilhelm on June 7, 1948, at the St. Bridget’s Catholic Church in rural Bluffton, Iowa. Sadie was a member of the Nativity Catholic Church in Harmony. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking, baking, and receiving visits from her family and friends. She loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren. Sadie is survived by her children: Diane (Larry) Anderson of Ostrander, Minnesota; Rich (Judy) Wilhelm of Garner, Iowa; Denise (John) Dahle of Lanesboro, Minnesota; Mike (Lisa) Wilhelm of Preston, Minnesota; Angela (Kyle) Colbenson of Rushford, Minnesota; daughter-in-law Jill Wilhelm of Clear Lake, Iowa; 14 grandchildren: five great-grandchildren; sisters: Evelyn Bohr of Cresco and Loretta (Harlan) Henry of Decorah; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Pearl; husband Arthur; son David; sonin-law Curtis Schultz; brothers Paul and Eldon; sister Dolores Daley; and brothers-in-law Gene Daley and Linus Bohr. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, November 12, 2011, at the Nativity Catholic Church in Harmony, Minnesota. Burial took place in the St. Bridget’s Cemetery in rural Bluffton, Iowa. Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony assisted the family with arrangements.
Fillmore County Church Directory A rendahl Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875-2477 Assembly Of God Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church ………………… Fri. - 8 : 30am & Sat. - 5 : 00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church ………………………… Sundays - 10 : 45am & 6 : 00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church …………………… Sundays - 8 : 00am & 10 : 00am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ ………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist …………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St N W, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 Christian Science Ser vices …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Elstad Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church ……………… Sat. - 5 : 00pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church ……………… Sundays - 8 : 30am & 10 : 30am 19127 County 8, Wykof f, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am & 6 : 00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840 First Baptist Church-Preston …………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am & 7: 00pm 108 Chatf ield Ave N W, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765- 4960 First English Lutheran Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland ………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318 First Presby terian Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran …………………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church ………………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4456 Garness Trinity Lutheran …………………………………… Sundays - 11: 00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905 Grace Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875-2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church ………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am & 10 : 30am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2546 Harmony United Methodist Church ………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henry town Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Prairie Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 43265 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church ……………… Special Occassions Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545-2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 254 Main St S, Wykof f, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church ……………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Mabel First Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293 Mabel United Methodist Church …………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296 Nativity Catholic Church … Sun. (1st & 2nd) - 8 : 45am & (3rd & 4th) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 New Life Victory Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 440 2nd Ave SE, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3525 Newburg United Methodist Church ……………………………………………… 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43 ; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran ……………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875-2460 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church ……………… Sundays - 8 : 00am & 10 : 30am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 8 Miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875-2460 Pioneer Presby terian Church ………………………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church …………………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2503 R iver Of Life Regional Church …………………………………………………… 220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853 Root Prairie Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4455 Root R iver Church of the Brethren ………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765- 4772 Root R iver Community Church ……………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074 Rushford Lutheran Church …………………… Sat. - 5 : 30pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 101 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7152 Satersdahl Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 21447 Co. Rd. 30, Rural Harmony, MN Scheie Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5680 St Columban Church …………………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 408 Preston St N W # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 St Ignatius Catholic Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 213 W Franklin St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7565 St John’s Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 241 Line St S, Wykof f, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296 St John’s Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 31497 Highway 43, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2585 St Joseph’s Catholic Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257 St Mark ’s Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111 St Marys Catholic Church ………………… Sat. - 5 : 00pm & Sun. - 11: 00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthews Episcopal Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923-1219 (507) 867-3707 St Matthew’s Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am Harmony, MN 55939 (Granger) (507) 772- 4474 St Olaf Catholic Church … Sun. (1st & 2nd) - 10 :30am & (3rd & 4th) - 8 : 45am 114 N Locust, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5268 St Patrick ’s Church Hall ……………………………………… Sundays - 8 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church ………………… Sun. - 10 : 00am & Wed. - 7: 00pm 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul’s Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am Harmony, MN 55939 (Big Springs) (507) 886-8175 Sumner Center United Methodist Church ………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 9 miles N. of Spring Valley on Co. Rd. 1 (507) 378- 4801 The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints ………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 21257 US Hwy 52 South Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765- 4551 Trinity Fellowship ELCA …………………………………… Sundays - 11: 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211 Trinity Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 204 South St, Ostrander, MN 55961 (507) 657-2203 Union Prairie Lutheran ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3363 United Methodist Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 236 Gold St S, Wykof f, MN 55990 (507) 352- 4136 W halan Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398
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BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) The organizational meeting of the Bethlehem congregation was held February 2, 1874. Approximately 150 people were charter members. The original name was The Evangelical Lutheran Congregation of Lanesboro, Minnesota. The name was changed to Bethlehem Lutheran Congregation in 1891, and changed again to Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Lanesboro, Minnesota in 1994. The church building is older than the congregation. A Presbyterian fellowship built the church out of native limestone in 1868, one-year before Lanesboro was incorporated. The Lutherans used the edifice on a rental basis until 1889 when the property was purchased from the Presbyterians for $3,000. Tragically, the church building was gutted by fire the night of March 23, 1917. The fire started in an adjacent school building and spread to the church. The congregation took immediate action to rebuild, using the original stone walls which were still intact. Work was completed within a year. A service of dedication for the repaired church was held on March 17, 1918. A Church Hall was built on Parkway Avenue South in 1910. A kitchen was added to the hall in 1921. The cornerstone for a new Parish House adjoining the church building was laid June 22, 1958. The structure included a fellowship hall, kitchen, classrooms, and offices. Work was completed and the addition was dedicated August 30, 1959. The Church Hall on Parkway was subsequently sold to the Sons of Norway. A narthex was added to the west side of the church building in 1976. Bethlehem Lutheran Church celebrated the 125th Anniversary of its founding on Sunday, September 19, 1999. The theme for the gala event was “Built on a Rock—125 years of God’s Grace.” In preparation for this milestone celebration, the interior of the church was painted, new carpeting laid on the floor, and new upholstery placed on the altar rail and sedelia. New carpeting was also put down in the fellowship hall and adjacent hallways. Today the congregation has 581 baptized members, 452 confirmed members, and an average Sunday worship attendance of nearly 125. The church’s mission/vision statement says, “We believe that we have been called, gathered, enlightened, and made holy by the Spirit of God. We worship, grow in faith, serve and reach out to all people proclaiming: Jesus Christ is our hope—yesterday and today and forever.” We invite you to come, and share your gifts in God’s work in “the heart of Bluff Country”…Historic Lanesboro!
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Commonweal Theatre dedicates performance of Parfumerie to Habitat for Humanity The Commonweal Theatre Company in Lanesboro will be presenting a special performance of its Christmas play, Parfumerie on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 7:30 p.m., as a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity Winona-Fillmore Counties. Parfumerie is the original romantic comedy that inspired the hit movies The Shop Around the Corner and You’ve Got Mail and the musical She Loves Me. Amidst the bustle of the Christmas season, two clerks at Hammerschmidt’s Parfumerie engage in a tense rivalry, unaware they have actually fallen in love with each other through a year’s worth of anonymous, romantic letters. Tickets for this special performance are $25 for adults and $15
for students with 100 percent of the ticket sales going towards the ongoing efforts of Habitat for Humanity in Fillmore County. F&M Community Bank is matching $.50 for every $1 donated to Habitat for Humanity in Fillmore County. This means that when you donate $25 to see a great performance, you are really making a donation of $37.50 to Habitat for Humanity. Tickets are available at F&M Community Banks in Preston and Chatfield as well as Harmony Foods, Preston Foods and Rushford Foods or by calling the Fillmore County Habitat for Humanity Office at (507) 4594199. ABOUT HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY: Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical, grassroots, Christian organization, dedicated to eliminating poverty housing. Habitat partners with homeowner families, the members of the local community, and volunteers to build simple, decent, affordable houses. The houses are sold to those in need at no profit, through no-interest loans. To qualify for a Habitat home, families must currently live in substandard housing, be unable to obtain a conventional loan from a bank, have the resources to pay a monthly mortgage and be willing to partner with Habitat for Humanity. Before moving into a Habitat home, families must con-
Fillmore youth places first in regional tournament On November 6, youth from the Fillmore Free Methodist Church placed first in their division at a regional Bible Quiz tournament in East Peoria, Illinois. The Fillmore team of Katie Roberts, Corrin Lee, and Callie Lee was undefeated with a record of 6-0. Katie Roberts served as captain, and earned the maximum number of points allowed for an Fillmore Quizzers at the regional Bible Quiz individual in this com- Tournament. Pictured (left to right): Katie Roberts, Susanna Hopper (coach), Corrin petition. Lee, and Callie Lee. Photo submitted
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Monday, November 14, 2011 ing the snow pushed back while keeping it on the street, adding Continued from Page 1 the street will get pretty narrow. snow pushed onto their prop- Kohn offered to talk with erty. Ostrander does not have a the city of Ostrander about the truck to haul snow away as most problem. Sand Pits other cities do. Commissioner Chuck Amunrud suggested the Zoning Administrator Chris city might have to take more Graves reported that his departresponsibility for snow removal ment is working with two applications for Conditional Use Perfrom business properties. mits (CUP) for sandpits equal to Kohn acknowledged that or larger than 40 acres. The state every city feels it is the “county’s snow” that the county pushes of Minnesota requires an Environmental Assessment Workoff the road. Prestby stated he doesn’t see sheet (EAW) for sandpits 40 the county doing much more acres or larger. Graves stressed beyond the once or twice per that the EAW was required due year. Bakke said it could be a to the size of the sand pit, not budget concern. Amunrud sug- the product. Anything withgested Ostrander should look at in the survey boundary can be contracting with someone to get mined. rid of the snow or get a truck to Graves said he was not before the board to address the “hot haul it. Bakke said the city wouldn’t button” issue surrounding sand like the alternative, that is keep- pits or whether they are “good or
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bad.” Sand pits in the past in the county have been smaller than 40 acres. The application submitted by Larry Thompson, Reilly Construction Co., Inc. and landowners John and Sandra Rein, Holt Township, is for an area much greater than 40 acres. This is an expansion of an existing sand pit. Graves said they will wait for the EAW to be completed before having a public hearing before the Planning Commission. Once an EAW is started, the clock for the application stops. The other application was submitted by Richard Frick, Triple C Excavating, LLC, and landowners Randy and Karolyn Boyum, Pilot Mound Township. This application includes three parcels which together are more than 40 acres. The applicants were considering treating them
Fillmore County Schools pass referendums By Jade Wangen Two schools in Fillmore County, Mabel-Canton and Chatfield, had questions on the election ballot November 8 about referendums. They left it up to the voters to decide the fate of their financial
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erendum just to keep their school running and budget balanced. The referendum in Chatfield passed with 866 voting yes on question number one, and 410 voting no. Question two had 649 yes votes and 630 no. The vote in Mabel-Canton wasn’t nearly as close, with 345 voting yes for the referendum and only 45 voting no. Superintendent
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as separate parcels and going ahead with the two smaller parcels which are under 40 acres. Graves said the decision was in their hands. Bakke suggested they look into whether the parcels would be treated as a “connected action.” Graves reported in a telephone conversation on November 9 that the applicants voluntarily postponed action that morning. Other Business In Brief •A policy to have the EDA annually review outstanding loans and to make recommendations to the Finance Committee was approved. The committee will get an updated inventory of all loans and their status. •A policy for septic loans from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Agricultural Best Management Practices was approved. Payments for the loans are made to the county to
pay back to MPCA and AGBMP through special assessments on the property. With a default, county tax funds will be used to repay the loan. Properties will go through the forfeiture process if delinquent. The worst case scenario would have the property going into forfeiture after six years. The loans will be reviewed by the Finance Committee on an annual basis. •The county was notified that the state of Minnesota plans to sell 10 acres of surplus state-owned land at a public sale in December. Minnesota statute requires the land to be first offered to the city, county, town, school district or other body for public purposes for a minimum bid price. The land is in the city of Rushford Village bordering the city of Rushford on the south. The county board by consensus had no interest in the land.
Mike Moriarty explained the ballot question was to renew the existing referendum another ten years, which is $1,207.96 per pupil unit. “It’s basically to keep the school running,” said Moriarty. “To maintain the current level of curriculum offerings in the elementary and high school, for textbooks and equipment, and to maintain the building.” Moriarty said declining enrollment is one reason revenue has decreased, but that number seems
to be leveling off. Still, funding from the state is always uncertain. According to Moriarty, the current referendum has been in place for six years now, and to take that money away would be detrimental. “You don’t continue to operate the same after that,” he said. “We would be cutting quite a percentage of the staff.” Administration at both of these schools are relieved and appreciative of the support from their communities.
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Monday, November 14, 2011 Councilman Charles Sparks suggested the parking be restrictContinued from Page 1 ed from Hwy 52 to the driveway With a very full agenda before of the trailer court. The counthe council there was a full house cil approved the placement of with about fifteen people from about eight no parking signs to the public in attendance. prohibit parking on both sides Additional No Parking on of Chatfield Avenue from Hwy Chatfield Avenue 52 past the intersection of Circle Public Works Director Bill Drive to the access driveway to Cox proposed additional no the trailer court. parking areas on Chatfield AveOther Business In Brief nue to alleviate traffic problems •An amendment to Chapter 73: because of the narrow street. He Parking Schedules, was approved acknowledged that the school which will only prohibit parking had concerns about limited park- from November 15 to March ing during concerts and sporting 15 from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on events. the streets around the courthouse Chief Matt Schultz and city square. The change of the year staff had recommended a no round regulation was approved parking zone on both sides of after the city surveyed property Chatfield Avenue from the school owners in the downtown area to Hwy 52. Reicks said with the this last August. The majority of future opening of Casey’s Con- respondents indicated that they venience Store there is a safety wanted the prohibition of parkissue near Hwy 52. However, he ing limited to winter months. felt the amount of proposed no The amended ordinance will go parking was an overreaction at into effect when it is published. least until a problem arises with •Rick Grooters requested through the opening of the store. a letter the vacation of a small
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segment of Brownsville Street in front of his property on Chatfield Avenue. Hoffman said the parcel no longer serves a public purpose. A public hearing will be held December 6 at 6:00 p.m. on the request to vacate the parcel (a portion of the 400 West block of Brownsville Street). •Marc Sather, speaking for the Preston Historical Society, requested a resolution adopted in 2004 by the city be updated in support of a pre-application for Legacy Funds. He noted the work on the restoration of the Milwaukee Elevator has been going on since 1996. The funds if granted would be used for accessory structures that were present in the 1920s including a bagging house, scale and scale driveway. They would need to be rebuilt as they were originally built. The only cost to the city would be in the form of “in kind” labor contributions. Reicks remarked that they were “doing a great job down there.” A resolution of support was approved.
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•The fourth and final payment for the 2010 Street and Utility Improvements (River Street and Jefferson Street) was approved. A total of $33,820.36 will be paid to SL Contracting. The contractor has two items to complete before the payment will be released including the televising of the sanitary sewer within Jefferson Street and the submittal of the IC-134 documentation. Brett Grabau, Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (formerly Bonestroo), added that there is a two-year warranty period. •Hoffman described the work to be done at the city shop which includes a much needed renovation of the existing shop, and an addition. The cost is estimated to be about $175,000. Preston Utility is responsible for 90 percent of the cost with the remaining 10 percent to be paid by the city. The city’s portion will come from the Street Fund. The council authorized the Utility to take the lead in the project and approved up to $20,000 for their
Search for Miss Teen Fillmore County announced If you are single, never been married, between the ages of 13 to 18 years, applications are being accepted for the title of 2012 Miss Teen Fillmore County! Miss Teen Fillmore County will represent her county at the Miss Teen Minnesota Pageant, which will be held at the Ritsche Auditorium, March 10 and 11, 2012, in the city of St.
Cloud, Minnesota. The young lady chosen as “Miss Teen Fillmore County” will become an ambassador from the Fillmore County area and receive an official title and sash! The young lady chosen as Miss Teen Minnesota will receive a prize package and scholarship totaling $10,000, and the chance to repre-
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portion of the project. •Hoffman explained that three years ago the city made a green plan which prioritized properties that are a concern because they are located in the floodway. So far, two of those properties have been purchased with FEMA and the DNR paying eighty-seven and one-half percent of the cost. Greg Johnson has come forward and offered to sell a property at 209 Mill Street which is now vacant and in the floodway. Hoffman said it is now number one on the priority list. The council approved a motion to have Hoffman and Mayor Reicks pursue the purchase of that property. A purchase would be contingent on funds from FEMA and the DNR. •A public hearing will be held December 6 at 6:00 p.m. to consider the proposed assessments for sidewalk improvements. The parcels proposed to be assessed include 205 Franklin Street NW and 212 Washington Street NW. Teens will compete in Personal Interview, Fitness Wear, Fun Fashion Wear, and Evening Gown. (There is no talent or swimsuit competition.) Young teen ladies living in Fillmore County interested in applying should write for bio-form to Miss Teen Minnesota, International Pageant, PO Box 240537, Apple Valley, MN 55124-0537. Or call for information: 952-4326758 or Fax: 952-953-3896.
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Harmony hears about the Wellhead Protection Plan By Jade Wangen An informational Public Hearing was held before the regular City Council meeting in Harmony on November 8. Pat Bailey from the Department of Health was there to explain the Wellhead Protection Plan, part of the national Safe Drinking Water Act. Joe McGee from the Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) was also at the meeting to answer any questions and inform the council what they have to offer. Bailey talked about the two wells in town, one of which is a multi-aquifer well, and therefore more vulnerable to contamination. The water in Harmony does not have any nitrates, but detectable levels of tritium were found. Bailey explained that this indicates more recent water, and rapid groundwater recharge, possibly through old, unsealed wells. The council was shown a map of the Harmony Drinking Water Supply Management Area, an area that has Moderate Vulnerability. Bailey said the next step in the plan is to identify potential sources of contamination. They need to map old wells, agricultural chemical sites, etc. and develop an inventory. They will then work to develop management strate-
gies. McGee said the SWCD has assistance to help. He said there is money available for sealing abandoned wells, and low-interest loans for replacing wells. The council discussed the fact that they need to know of any old wells in town that might not be sealed, as they will have to be mapped and inventoried. 2012 Budget There was some discussion about the 2012 budget and levy, which will have to be finalized at the December meeting. City Administrator Jerome Illg said they need to be careful about making cuts, as they could be losing services or jeopardizing future projects. Council member Dan Tieffenbacher asked about the Market Value Exclusion, which has replaced the Market Value Credit. Illg explained how property tax statements are going to look a lot different. The property values of residential homes will go down, and tax rates will go up. Tax rates will go up even more for commercial. Mayor Steve Donney said the fact that taxes will go up is not because the city is spending more; in fact, they are spending less. The city will not be receiving the money they usually receive from
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the state for the market value credit, which lowers the levy, and the amount people have to pay on their taxes. Because of this, taxes will increase even if the levy does not. Illg said there is $10,000 set aside in the budget for a new roof at the Visitor’s Center. That is something they could look at cutting down or eliminating as well. Large Assembly Committee Council member Jim Bakken said the Large Assembly Committee hasn’t met yet, but he talked with Corey Scrabeck and a few other people to get some ideas on an ordinance. Bakken asked for a little direction from the council on what the committee should be looking at, and what the council wants. Donney said the amount of people at Dobie Days has not been a problem so far. Bakken agreed that most of the concerns are about what could potentially happen. Council member Deb Scrabeck said this year the event went very well, everything ran smoothly and was very organized. She added that it’s a good thing that brings people into the town. Donney said they need to work with Cory Scrabeck, and that they are not working on an ordinance in order to end Dobie
Days. Bakken asked about what number of people constitutes a large assembly, and if the 4th of July counts. Donney said an ordinance does not include a city or Chamber-sponsored event; it would only apply to for-profit events. “It’s not going to be a quick and easy thing,” said Bakken. “We need to come up with a solution that works for everybody.” Bakken said the committee will be meeting soon and he will report back. Fire Department Fire Chief Bill Hanlon approached the council with requests to increase the rate of pay of the firemen. Right now they receive $9.00 an hour while on a call, and he asked to increase that to $11.00 an hour. He also asked for $10 per man for training nights. There are training nights one night a month eight months out of the year. Hanlon said not all of the men show up for every training night, but this would be something for the ones that do. Right now they receive no compensation for training nights. Hanlon added that there has been no increase in pay for the firemen for approximately ten
years. Illg said in the last four years the firemen have averaged about 800 hours a year. He also mentioned that the city recently increased the rates and is charging for intown fires as well, so that would increase their revenue. The council approved the pay increases, with Mayor Donney abstaining from voting. Hanlon also mentioned there is a truck that had a major oil leak, and was taken to Decorah for repairs, as nobody locally could get to it. He hasn’t seen the bill yet, but Illg said it could be around $2,000. Other Business City Maintenance Employee Chris Johnson said they have fixed the last of the water leaks recently discovered in town. He also said they hauled about 150,000 gallons of sludge at one cent a gallon. A commercial rehab loan for $6,500 was approved for a business that is planning on replacing windows, doors, update signage, and paint the building. Tieffenbacher said the park board estimates the new playground equipment for Selvig Park would cost $32,000-$34,000. The Park Board has half of that money set aside, and is looking at fundraising options for the rest. The council approved appointing Kyle Morem to the Fire Department.
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Rushford citizens vote to keep Journal Writing Project Confidence is key liquor store closed By Kirsten Zoellner In a widely-publicized election, the Rushford council will see very few changes in the coming year. Current Mayor Chris Hallum will retain his seat, defeating challenger and former councilor Jim Wolter, 419, (64 percent) votes to 230. There were 7 write-in votes for the mayoral position. The two council seats up for grabs will go to incumbent Robert Dahl, who garnered 388 votes, nearly 32 percent of the total votes. Runner-up Roger Colbenson, who also ran in the 2009 election, earned 374 votes (31 percent). The two will serve four-year terms. Also vying for the council seats were first-time candidate Valencia Gaddis, who received 276 votes (23 percent), and former mayor and write-in candidate Les Ladewig netted 174 votes (14 percent). Mark Honsey and Vern Bunke are half-way through their fouryear terms on the council. Current councilor Ted Roberton chose not to run for re-election. Overall turnout was 65 percent,
or 660 of 1013 registered voters, a relatively high voter turnout. Another key issue in the Rushford election was the public vote on whether to uphold the discontinuation of operations at the municipal liquor store. After much previous debate, the council had suspended operations of the entity June 1 of this year. The city was presented with a petition of 96 names June 27, which were all certified by August 22, forcing a vote in this election. Voters were presented with the simplest of questions; either discontinue operations permanently or continue operations. 352 votes were cast in favor of discontinuation, 53 percent of the total vote. 277 votes were in favor of continuation. It is still unclear what will become of the municipal liquor store facility. Reconstructed after the 2007 flood with FEMA funding, the building must remain in ownership of the city in order to avoid having to repay the funds.
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By Bailey Hanson Have you ever looked back at a point in time and realized that it made you who you are today? I know I have, and I know that it’s a pretty great feeling to know that you’re a better person now because of that time. Bailey Hanson I’m only 17, so I haven’t had a lot of experiences that I’ll remember my whole life, but just a few weeks ago I realized that I had been living one of these situations. We had just lost a volleyball game to LewistonAltura. It was the subsection semi-finals, we played in the Mayo Civic Center Arena on a Saturday afternoon, and we lost in five close sets. I definitely wasn’t celebrating at that point in time, but I felt very accomplished. At the beginning of our season, I was so nervous before our first game that I couldn’t sit still. I was shaking and worried that I would be hurting my team. I told my teammates how nervous I was and they replied with common answers like “me too” or “just relax Bails, you’ll do fine.” At that time it didn’t matter that other people had confidence in me, I couldn’t find it for myself. I didn’t believe that I was good enough to be competing with these other girls. I did the most I could to avoid thinking about
the match that day and making my nerves worse, but nothing really helped. We were playing LeroyOstrander, and I didn’t realize how much fun it was until the game was over. Sure, I’d made mistakes, but volleyball is a game of mistakes. The fun came when I realized that I could do anything I set my mind to, and if I needed help then my teammates were there to back me up, that’s what teams are for. Having completed this game gave me confidence in myself, and made me realize that my teammates had faith in me to help them out, just like they would do for me. Before that first game I thought that it was just another season of volleyball, the only difference from any other being that it was my last. But after the season I realized that those 11
girls changed me. They made me realize that there would always be someone to back me up, so I should put myself out there, take a risk, and live life. Now if this wasn’t what you expected, then believe me, I was right there with you. I never expected to be so grateful to a high school sports team. But it just goes to show that life can change quickly or over a period of time, but you aren’t going to know that something was important until its over. So go out there, have fun, and live because it’ll be worth it in the end, and someone’s always there to back you up. Bailey Hanson is a student at Mabel-Canton High School. She is one of 8 area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its thirteen year.
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Fillmore County Sports By Paul Trende It’s probably what the Chatfield Gophers volleyball team said before, and likely what they said after, playing the Caledonia Warriors in the Sub-Section 1AA finals at Mayo Civic Center. And to say there is a decent sports program located on state road 44 between Spring Grove and Hokah in Houston County is a vast understatement. Olmstead/Fillmore bisected Chatfield surely has size, talent, and depth, but they don’t have the kind of size, depth, and athletically trained (weight room) talent the Warriors do. Maria Fruechte (pronounced Frick-Tee) is case in point number one. Emma Lange is case in point number two. One doesn’t have to go much further. The explosive 5’11” Fruechte was the main impetus that led Caledonia to a
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win in game one versus Chatfield. With the score tied at 12, Fruechte put on a display. She personally triggered a 5-0 Warrior run with block, kill, block, block, and block in succession. The Gopher’s would inch the score to 17-18, but get no further. They bowed in the first set 25-22. Set two had Fruechte at it again. She notched six kills (unofficially). Caledonia started 6-1, they let the Goph’s close the gap to 8-6, but ultimately cruised to a 2-0 advantage with a 25-15 victory. As is often the case, set three had the team trailing in the match (Chatfield), rallying. They built a 14-11 lead. Caledonia came back and tied the contest at 14. Chatfield built a 20-17 lead. Emma Lange, the Warrior’s long and powerful 6’3” junior middle hitter, then jumped to the forefront. Lange registered four kills over the final eight Warrior points. Caledonia ended the set on an 8-2 run. The 25-22 (3-0) victory sent the Warriors to the Section final versus Stewartville. It’s the second Caledonia-over-Chatfield result of the season: the Warriors won 3-1 in Chatfield on October 13. From the office of redundancy, it’s the fourth straight year Caledonia has topped Chatfield in the play-offs (ending their season). Fruechte finished with 13 kills and 7 blocks (unofficially). Lange etched 12 kills and 4 blocks into the record
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book (unofficially). Both had equal or more spikes then Chatfield’s top two attackers combined, Kenna Moechnig (7 kills unofficially) and Bailey Hilgren (5 kills unofficially). Oddly, Chatfield’s most sure-fire way of amassing points was when Caledonia’s offerings went awry (the Warrior’s had 18 attack errors). Chatfield’s up-and-down season ends a respectable (given the youth on the squad) 18-12. Woltz, Gomez, O’Hare at State. There are at least three youngsters in the county one probably doesn’t want to go for a leisurely fat-burning distance run with. That is, unless one wants their pride hurt when, after a mile, all one can see is shoe-bottoms and backsides. Rushford-Peterson sophomore Austin O’Hare, Chatfield freshmen Karen Gomez, and junior Gopher teammate Kayla Woltz all took their aerobically-trained bodies to the state cross country meet at St. Olaf College in Northfield Minnesota. For Woltz, it was very familiar territory. The Gopher galloper has been making a yearly pilgrimage to Northfield for half a decade now (2011 marked her fifth consecutive state appearance). Woltz defended her title, or placing at least, finishing fifth in the 4-kilometer run (almost 2.5 miles) just like a season ago. It’s the second time she’s defended her placing. In 2009, she finished in second, just
like in 2008. That’s four consecutive top five finishes for Woltz (after a 59th placing as a 7th grader). She improved her time from 2010 (15:03) however, coming in six seconds quicker in 2011 (14:57). She was 36 seconds off the pace set by champion Clare Flanagan (14:21) of The Blake School (Minneapolis) and 23 seconds behind second placer finisher Emi Trost (14:34) of Cannon Falls (who topped Woltz at the Section 1A meet). Probably a good bet Woltz will be in
the running again next year (her senior year). Gomez, in her first state meet, came in 43rd (15:46). She was in the top 1/3 of the field of 156 runners. R-P’s O’Hare (running for the shared LewistonAltura/Rushford-Peterson program) was also taking part in his first state CC meet. He finished 100th out of 150 runners with a time of 17:52 (over the 5-kilometer, 3.1 mile, boys course). The champion, Bryon Schuldt of Nevis, took home the title with a time of 15:55.
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A View From The Woods By Loni Kemp ©SallyKeating2011
Delayed Gratification Planting bulbs in the fall to bloom in the spring is one of the least pleasant tasks to get through in the gardening year. In this instant gratification world, you are definitely going against the grain with bulbs. The inspiration first comes many months before you can do a thing about it. Desire is ignited by the sight of a springtime patch of cheerful crocus blooming through the snow, or a dazzling stand of red tulips set off by lime green leaves. The heart responds, and you want
that in your garden. I want that color. I want that combination of white and pink. I want early blooms. Yet there is nothing you can do to make it happen in the spring. You must wait for the bulb catalogs to arrive and keep them piled up somewhere all summer long, so you can search the house in a panic come October when it is time to place an order. Just when your grief over summer’s passing is about worked through, and you’ve turned your back on the garden to take up
A Trip Across the Pond By Sam Gibson Country Hopping! It’s hard to believe that I have been away from the States for more than two months now, and it feels as if I have had enough unique experiences to last me the rest of my life. This includes visiting Paris and various locations in the beautiful country of Scotland. This, of course, is not part of the studying that’s taking place over here. We are encouraged to explore a little bit and plan extra trips for ourselves when we have the weekend off, so one weekend a couple friends and I decided to
visit Paris. The city was lovely, but unfortunately we were staying in a bit of a sketchy part of town. In spite of that, we signed up for a bus tour of the city and saw all the sites. The night ended like something out of Hollywood. We decided our final stop would be the Eiffel Tower. We stopped at a bakery, each bought a baguette for ourselves and headed towards the building that makes Paris’ skyline. We took a trip to the top and the view was absolutely spectacular. As we made our way back down, all the lights on the tower turned on
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But all winter long, while you almost forget about them, those bulbs are slowly sending roots down into the cold soil, preparing for their moment of glory. If the bulbs were good, and the mice don’t find them, and if spring comes slowly enough that the buds don’t freeze… Then
and it lit up the whole surrounding area. Gorgeous. As if that wasn’t enough, when we stepped off the elevator the tower actually started to twinkle. It literally sparkled with hundreds of little light bulbs creating the effect. It was breathtaking to see. We didn’t even mind it when it started to rain. Less than a week later our whole study abroad group packed up and made the trek over to the absolutely stunning country of Scotland. After staying a night in Edinburgh, we took off on a backpacking tour that took us to various locations throughout the country. It was seriously the most beautiful landscape I’ve seen. We also learned a lot. Our tour guide had so many stories to tell. Some stories included fairy tales, historical battle scenes, and he even made up a story about a little animal called a Haggis. We called him on that one though. He was also able to tell me about some of my Scottish ancestors. He seemed to know more about my history than I did. The whole experience was something I will never forget. Pictures didn’t seem to do it justice, but I did my best to have something to send home to the family. If I had to pick one last place to visit in my life, I would go back to Scotland. It was that powerful. In addition to taking trips around Europe, my fellow students and I were able to do our production of the play, Greater Tuna in the past few weeks. It was very exciting to be performing in London. We ran around handing out flyers for every show even up to the last night of the run. The play itself takes place in a town called Tuna, Texas, a little town full of ultra-conservative, slightly nutty citizens. The whole show was a comic satire filled with ridiculous characters and even involved some of our actors taking on a different gender to play the part. This actor included. The seven cast members played a total of more than 20 characters! There were quickchanges galore and costumes were constantly flying through the air. Lots of fun was had and we had a great audience each night. These past few weeks have been jam packed with museum trips,
nights at the theatre, and it’s amazing all the things I’ve been able to see. I will admit, I miss a few things about Minnesota. I miss my family and friends of course, but there’s also Spring Grove Soda, fall colors (the leaves don’t change until after they fall here), and I
those first brave flowers will bring an enjoyment so intense that you’ll catch your breath in gratitude, and know it was worth the effort.
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•3 cups roasted and mashed sweet potatoes •2 eggs, beaten •1 Tablespoon vanilla •1/2 cup milk •1 Tablespoon melted butter Mix and place in a greased casserole dish, not over three quarters full, so there is room for expansion. •1 cup brown sugar •1/2 cup flour •1 cup chopped pecans •1/3 cup melted butter Mix the topping and sprinkle on top. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees. This has been a staple at our family Thanksgiving for many decades, although I reduced the sugar and butter from the original recipe.
even miss campus life back at Saint Mary’s. Still, a lot is left to be done here. Up next on the agenda is the preparation for finals. That will hopefully go quickly, because after that I’ll be heading to Dublin to do a two week intensive program at the Gaiety School of Acting. Until then…so long chaps!
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Lanesboro, Minnesota Holiday Inn Tour 2011 Twelve Inns and Bed & Breakfast in Historic Lanesboro, MN will Host the 3rd Annual Holiday Inn Tour, Saturday and Sunday November 19 – 20, 2011. Come and explore the elegance of the lodging establishments in Historic Lanesboro, Minnesota. We invite you into Lanesboro’s unique community of inns, with opportunity to purchase holi-
day gift certificates. Our quaint downtown will be decorated for the holidays, with local businesses and restaurants featuring special promotions and refreshments. From elegant to easy, Lanesboro and its lodging choices provide something for everyone to enjoy. Designated inns and bed and breakfasts will be open on Saturday and Sunday, November 19
America Recycles Day The Preston Fire Department recently received a grant for $2,500 from AgStar Financial Services. The grant was part of the Grants to Emergency Services Teams in rural Minnesota and Wisconsin program. From left to right: Matt Benson, Doug Keene, and Eric Ruen from AgStar. Photo by Jade Wangen
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By LaVerne C. Paulson Recycling Education Coordinator At their November 1st meeting, the Fillmore County Board of Commissioners voted to recognize Tuesday, November 15, 2011, as America Recycles Day in Fillmore County. This year’s theme is, “Recycling: Making it Second Nature.” As residents of Fillmore County, most of you are a part of the growing number of people who are not only recycling, but recycling more and more material each year. Ten years ago, Fillmore County set a goal to attain a recycling rate of 35 percent.In a report I received earlier this year, Fillmore County’s recycling rate is listed as 39 percent. You should be very proud of this achievement. I think we should be looking at 50 percent in the next two or three years. This goal is certainly attainable. An increase of 10 percent in the nation’s recycling rate would keep 3.9 million tons of recyclable materials out of our landfills, save huge amounts of energy, slow climatic changes, and protect the environment. Recycling is the most successful environmental initiative in our country’s history. The composting and recycling rate in the United States was 7.7 percent in 1960, 17 percent in 1990, and is currently closing in on 34 percent. Thanks to all of you, recycling is on a roll. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, throughout the United States, many easily recycled materials are still being thrown away. For example, 78 percent of glass containers, 60 percent of aluminum cans, 41percent of steel cans, and 45 percent of paper and paper packaging are not currently recycled. All of us need to work on bringing these numbers down. It is indeed time for each of us to do our part to ensure that we all reap the many benefits of recycling.
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10-12 hayracks of Smalls 20+ R.W. crocks and jugs various Sizes 5 guns and fireproof gun safe selling at 11:00 a.m. For more info contact auction company www.springvalleysales.com or auctionsgo.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; Tom Jasper 50-113, 507-251-7654; Kevin Grabau 23-91, 507-951-1478 riNgMAN: Bob Root, Roger Becker clErk: Spring Valley Sales - Fax 507-346-2163.
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Every little bit helps, and we can certainly make recycling a second nature. Please consider composting. Composting is not difficult, is relatively inexpensive, doesn’t smell bad, and produces some excellent additives for your gardens, lawns, and flower pots. You will be pleasantly suprised by how much less landfill garbage you will accumulate when you turn that usable garbage into black gold.
and 20, 2011. For more details, go to www.lanesboro.com or call The Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-9442670. Single day tickets: $20 in advance / $30 day of event. Two day tickets available, $35 in advance / $45 day of the event. Advance tickets are limited. Day of tour tickets will be available at the Lanesboro Visitor Center. So, please take some time on November 15 to think how your recycling and purchasing habits can be improved. Also, if you have a group or organization that would like me to visit with you concerning recycling and protecting the environment for future generations, please e-mail me at lpaulson@co.fillmore. mn.us<mailto:lpaulson@ co.fillmore.mn.us> or give me a call at 507-251-5240. America Recycles Day is one day of celebration, but every day should be recycling day. Thank you.
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Lanesboro looks at sidewalk snow removal By Jade Wangen The Lanesboro City Council discussed sidewalks and snow removal at their regular meeting on November 7. There have been some complaints that snow removal equipment has been damaging sidewalks in town. Mayor Steve Rahn asked whose responsibility it would be to replace a sidewalk if there was damage done to it. As city employee Andy Drake said, residential sidewalks are paid half by the property owner and half by the city. Commercial sidewalks are covered 100 percent by the business owner. Drake also said the commercial sidewalks are six inches thick, and could handle a lot of weight. Most residential sidewalks are four inches thick. He said it’s up to the property owner what they want to do after the sidewalk is put in, and if it’s cracked they will have to assume responsibility. Lanesboro resident Butch Culbertson, who has been plowing
driveways and sidewalks in town for several years, said there are a lot of older people in Lanesboro, and he and others are trying to provide a service for them. He has never seen a sidewalk crack because of heavy equipment for snow removal. “I think you would be hurting other people if you took the Skidster away,” said Culbertson. He added that there are a lot of cracked sidewalks in town, and they can’t always be blamed on vehicles. Rahn said maybe the city should get proof of a contractor’s insurance when they are hired to remove snow from someone’s sidewalk. He also asked how they would know which sidewalks are already cracked before it snows. He added that one can usually tell if damage to a sidewalk is due to heavy weight, as there is crumbling. It was voted to table the issue until more information can be
Attention all youth ages 11-16 It’s that time of year again to start thinking of our snowmobile safety class. This year again will be based on a CD put out by the state and DNR. You must obtain and complete the CD in order to complete the classroom instruction, written and driving tests. Class date is Saturday, November 26th, at CPS in Harmony from 10am-2pm. For more information and the CD contact Curt Hegg at 886-2242 or by email at heggfarms@harmonytel.net.
gathered. Right now there are no rules or ordinances about weight or equipment on a sidewalk. Budget and Levy Vickerman is still looking for ideas from people about places to cut the budget before the final budget and levy are decided in December. Vickerman said she had budgeted a three percent increase for city employees, and reminded the council they have not had a raise in three years. There were a few different options given for increasing their salary, and the employees requested $1.20 raise next year. Vickerman said this is more than a five percent increase. Mayor Steve Rahn made a motion they increase the wages by four percent. This would come to a one percent raise each year for the last three years and the next year. The city would have to come up with the extra one percent in the budget, which Vickerman said would be a little over $1,000. The motion passed. Ambulance Requests Ambulance Director Vern Riddle spoke to the council about ambulance squad leaders. Riddle said it is a grooming position, training for people who will one day take over as director. They have decided to give the squad leaders some extra duties, such as providing local training that is not available elsewhere, review the members’ response and coach
them appropriately, and review the previous ten days’ run reports. He requested a $500 per year stipend for the extra time for each of the three squad leaders. He also asked to raise the stipend for the director from $950 a year to $2,000 a year. The council approved appointing Dave Haugen as the new director, effective December 1, but will look at the budget before they decide on the stipend changes. Utilities Assessments Vickerman said there are two property owners with utility bills that are seriously past due and utilities have been shut off. The city usually assesses the amount due to the property taxes in this situation. For the electric portion of the amounts due, they will go to small claims court. The property owners will be sent notices, and they have 15 days to challenge the decision. Gas Franchise Last month the council approved the gas franchise with MN Energy at the approval of City Attorney Tom Manion. They also wanted to look into a franchise fee. Manion said they could charge a franchise fee, but there was nothing they could do to stop MN Energy from passing along that expense to the customers. Nobody wanted to pursue the fee. Other Business Charles Ruen, who lives on Ox Trail Road, thanked the council for replacing the guardrail, and said he and others really appreciate the improvement. Vickerman also
received a letter from Duane and Melissa Benson expressing their thanks. Council member Ceil Allen said the library will be closed for restoration from January 1-15. They will then have a grand opening. The council approved the ambulance billing contract with Expert T Billing out of Farmington, MN. The council approved up to $400 for a joint project with the Chamber to bring them together and work to promote Lanesboro. A Sunday sale liquor license was approved for Parkway Pub. Also approved was a wine license for Smokey River BBQ and a temporary license for the Tri-County event at the Community Center. The 9th annual Turkey Bowl was approved. Vince Jeannette, owner of the Parkway Pub, said last year they raised $1,140. The money goes to the seniors for their senior trip, and parents work at the event. There will be a joint capital planning meeting with Public Utilities at 6:30 on December 5. The regular meeting will be at 5:30, and the Truth in Taxation hearing is at 6:00. Vickerman told the council the Post Bulletin has invited them to a wine and cheese tasting at the Commonweal on Thursday, November 10 from 3-6 pm. They will be talking with members of the community about how to improve their paper and what people would like to see.
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Lanesboro’s annual Holiday Dinner Dance Lanesboro’s annual Holiday Dinner Dance is to be held in Lanesboro, MN, at the Lanesboro Community Center, 202 Parkway Ave South, on Saturday, December 3, 2011. Social hour will start at 6:00 pm, dinner at 6:45, entertainment and dancing at 8:00 pm. Start your holiday celebration off with an elegant evening with friends at the Holiday Dinner Dance in Lanesboro. This annual event includes a delicious dinner by Chef Brett Stecher of the Lanesboro Pastry Shoppe featuring prime rib, wine and all the trimmings. Top off your evening by dancing the night away to the wonderful music of the Memory Brothers. Advanced tickets $35 (check
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY, NOV. 15 Semcac Bus to Rochester, bus picks up for shopping, 9:35am at Chic’s, Preston; 10:00 am at Fountain State Bank. Call 800-944-3874 to ride. Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Lakewood Building, Chatfield.
Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels. For fundraiser info, call 507-867-3583.* Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* AA Meeting, 7pm, Faith United Methodist Church, Spring Valley. “Living in the Solution.” Newcomers welcome.* Adult Children Anonymous (formerly known as Adult Children of Alcoholics) meeting, 7pm. Call Deb 507-765-5336 for info.* Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in the Pio neer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian. Church, Mill St, Rushford.* WEDNESDAY, NOV. 16 Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-5pm. 1300 West Tracy Rd. Spring Valley.*
THURSDAY, NOV. 17 Free Senior Coffee, 9am, Heritage Grove, Harmony.* Friends of the Lanesboro Library Scholastic Book Fair, 3-5pm, Lanesboro Community Center basement. Storyhour, Harmony Public Library, 225 3rd Ave. SW, 11:00 – 11:45, Preschool ages, No School No Storyhour.* Canton Senior Citizens meet at 1pm for cards and visiting, Canton Community Center.* Rushford Senior Dining- Monthly birthday party, 113 E. Jessie St., 10:30 am to noon.
SATURDAY, NOV. 19 Friends of the Lanesboro Library Scholastic Book Fair, 9am-2pm, Lanesboro Community Center basement.
FRIDAY, NOV. 18 Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St. Chatfield.* Friends of the Lanesboro Library Scholastic Book Fair, 3-6 pm, Lanesboro Community Center basement. Food Tasting at Lanesboro Local, 6:30 pm, across the street from the St. Mane Theare. 7:30 pm Documentary film Harmony AA meeting, 8pm, Harmony Community Center, 3rd Ave SW, Meeting Room 1. Call 507-886-3240 for info.*
Bluff Country ATV Club meeting, 10am, Stumpy’s, Rushford.
Bluff Country ATV Club meeting, 10am, Stumpy’s, Rushford.
The Bounty of Our Lord- Christ Lutheran Church basement, Preston. Stop and drop off donations, 9-12 noon. 3rd Annual Holiday Inn Tour Lanesboro. For information go to www. lanesboro.com or call Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-9442670. Chatfield Lutheran Church Norwegian Bake Sale and Tea- 1-3pm
*Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm. Fountain Lutheran Church, south Main St. and Highway 52.* Thanksgiving worship service, Historic Lenora United Methodist Church, 7pm. MONDAY, NOV. 21 Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.* VFW Burger Night, 5-8 pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall
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SUNDAY, NOV. 20 3rd Annual Holiday Inn Tour Lanesboro. For information go to www. lanesboro.com or call Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-9442670. NA Meeting, 7:00pm, United Methodist Church, downstairs, Preston. Call Jay for info 507-765-4979.
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New for sale: Peachtree Patio doors (high end quality). Slider interior door. Opens right to left as you enter dwelling from outside. French swing in exterior door. Opens left to right as you enter dwelling from outside. Both doors include: handsets and locks. Hardware/screens/interior trim molding. Cost at purchase $1921 each. Sale price $1421 each. Savings $500 off each door. Phone: 507-467-3795. s7,14,21,28- o
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EMPLOYMENT
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Full-time Paraprofessional needed at the Root River Program. Mail completed application or resume to: Micki Breitsprecher, Director of Special education, Fillmore Central Schools, PO Box 50, Preston, MN 55965. h7,14- o
Seeking individuals to be on our substitute call lists for the following programs: School Readiness Teachers, School Readiness Aides, School Readiness Van Drivers, Day Care Lead Teachers, Day Care Teacher Aides. Please contact Holly Kanengieter, Community Education Director, at 507-765-3809 or emial holly. kanengieter@isd2198.k12.mn.us. h7,14o
OPPORTUNITY Our business is growing! We are looking for independent business professionals to sell/build using our proven system. Call now! Lonnie: 800/759-2782 MCAN
TRANSMISSION REBUILDING: Foreign and domestic, auto & light truck. 12 month 12,000 mile warranty. Call for prices. Brown’s Tire, Battery, & Transmission. Rushford 507-864-2969 or 1-888-864-7049. v20tfn- o
Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o
Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o
Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available Immediately. 765-2131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfn- o
We do small engine repair. Full-time mechanic on hand. Certified Husqvarna dealer. Fast, friendly, honest service. Kingsley Mercantile. Harmony. 507-8862323. v4eow- o
Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Do you need storage while in the process of moving? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x
A Perfect cut tree service - tree trimming and removal, hedge trimming, fenceline clearing. 15 years experience climbing and basket work. 507-743-TREE, Chad Wangen. Fully licensed and insured. Cell 507-272-0394. v7/20-7/30/12- x
Nice Large 2 bdrm apartment east of Harmony. 1st month free. Wash/dry hookups - $325 + dep. + lease. 507-459-2012. r9tfno
Help Wanted: Relief milker for 80 cow dairy in Harmony area. For more info, call 507-421-5653. h7,14- o One Block at a Time Day Care is seeking two individuals to work as teachers’ aides in our toddler and transition rooms. Each position will work 3-4 days/week. Previous child care experience and/or post secondary education preferred. h7,14- o
Harmony Community Healthcare NursiNg AssistANts PArt time PositioN every other Weekend
Competitive wages, flexible schedules, Weekend and shift differentials training & Certification provided Stop by, call, or email for more info Contact: Ruth McGarvey, RN, DON 815 Main Ave. South Harmony, MN 55939 507-886-6544, ext. 104 rmcgarvey@ harmonycommunityhealth.org
NOW HIRING: Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500.00 weekly potential. Info. 1-985-646-1700 DEPT. MN-485. h7,14,21- x Are you a caring, energetic person who likes helping the elderly? Spring Valley Senior Living has a part-time overnight shift available in our Housing with Services setting. Shift includes every other weekend plus weekend wage differential. No experience necessary- we will train you to be part of our team. If interested please send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h14,21- o Mobile TechniciaN Wanted. Filtafry is looking for a mobile technician to run a daily route servicing commercial kitchens. Must be good with people and be able to manage your time with minimal supervision. Must have a good driving record. Good opportunity for a self-starter. Chance for advancement and sales. No heavy lifting. Can be full time or part time. Check out the job at www.filta.com/technician. Call for application. 507-951-8531. h14,21- o Looking for Christmas money? Hiring part-time now until first of the year. Litcher’s meat processing, Rushford, MN. 507-864-7906. h14- o Part-time cook. Must be responsible and reliable. Experience preferred. Contact Hayley at 507-268-4922. h14,21o Spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking for caring and dependable individuals to fill full-time and part time CNA positions. Various shifts available. Experience is preferred but not necessary. If interested please send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975, or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h14,21- o
Temporary Lineworker – 1,000 Hours Tri-County Electric Cooperative, of Rushford Minnesota, is seeking applications for a Temporary Lineworker (1,000 hours).
Qualifications: Must have a Minnesota Class A CDL driver’s license. High school graduate or GED with the completion of a recognized accredited lineworkers’ school with a strong understanding of the theory of electricity and associated principles. Skills required: legible handwriting, good oral and written communication skills, and be mechanically inclined. Ability to operate and maintain various types of equipment. The job description and application is available at www.tec.coop. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Equal Opportunity Employer.
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CHOOSE YOUR HOURS! Is there anyone in Minnesota who wants to earn some extra money with a part-time home-based business? Call now for free details. 800/2408340 (24 hour message) 800/621-2065 (Live). MCAN SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR for Aatrix Software. Multiple projects, 12 developers + offsite development. Coordinate with partners, support, sales. Apply via e-mail: bruces@ aatrix.com MCAN SOFTWARE ENGINEERS Programmers with C+, .NET or C# experience or training. High pay scale. Aatrix Software, Inc. A rapidly growing eFile provider. bruces@ aatrix.com MCAN CITY OF NEW TOWN seeking Water Plant Operator. Mandatory Water/Sewer Operator License. Benefits package. Submit resume: Auditor, PO Box 309, New Town, ND 58763-0309. MCAN ATTN: COMPUTER WORK Work from anywhere 24/7. Up to $1,500 part time to $7,500/mo. full time. Training provided. www.workservices22.com MCAN SMALL ENGINE REPAIR TECHNICIAN Incentive bonus and benefit package. Contact Waconia Farm Supply. 20 minutes west of the Twin Cities. Apply at wesb@ waconiafarm.com 952/442-2126 MCAN DRIVERS WANTED! Food grade tanker co. hiring experienced CDL drivers. Midwest runs or all 48. Excellent pay/benefits! Susie or Dean: 800/325-4728 www. caledoniahaulers.com MCAN CHOOSE YOUR HOURS! Is there anyone in Minnesota who wants to earn some extra money with a part-time home-based business? Call Now for FREE details. 800-240-8340 (24 hour message), 800621-2065 Live (MFPA) HELP WANTED!† Make $1000 a Week mailing brochures from home! Guaranteed Income! FREE Supplies! No experience required. Start Immediately! www. homemailerprogram.net (VOID IN SD) (MFPA)
WANTED Wanted: Cars, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfn- o PAYING UP TO $175.00 for your Junk Cars, Trucks, etc. Call Bill @ 612-7564547 or 507-383-1168. w7,14,21- x
CASH FOR CARS Paying cash for all cars and trucks running or not! Fast, free pick up. Call now, instant offer. Johnny the Junkman 877/513-3515 MCAN
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Welder Positions AvAilAble Nations leading custom builder of trailers, truck bodies, and tool boxes. Higher Starting Wage For Experienced Welders Training available. Benefits include: • Excellent work environment • Over 20 other benefits including: Health Insurance, 401K, Atttendance Bonus, Profit Share and Paid Uniforms.
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For Rent: Preston-4 BR house, appliances included. $400/month plus utilities. NS, NP, references. $350 deposit. 507-273-7801 or 507-268-4224. r7,14- x 4 BR 2 BA house for rent in Preston. Large corner lot. 1st month’s rent and security deposit. For more information, call 507-2734847. r14,21- x
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For rent: nice one bedroom apartment in downtown Preston. Fresh paint and new carpet. Rent includes heat and water. It’s a must see! No pets. 507-765-4780 or 507765-2578. r14,21,28- o
Drywall Hanging • Taping • Texturing Rusty Schroeder “Free estimates” 507-765-3648
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4BR house for rent in country - $650 / mo. + utilities. 1st month, last month plus dep. required. No inside pets. 2 car garage. 507-273-7336. r14,21- o
LAKEWOOD SENIOR HOuSINg, 420 Bench St. Chatfield. Easy living...no yard work, no shoveling! For those who are 62 and older, handicapped/disabled. 1-bedroom apts. Heat paid. On-site laundry. Rent based on income. Off-street parking. Call Eric Gjellstad at (507) 867-4791. Now ReNtiNg iN PRestoN 507-251-0500
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Randy Haakenson • Commercial • Residential • Agricultural 326 Parkside Dr. SE Res 507-765-2297 Preston, MN 55965 Cell 507-251-5535
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Scheevel and Sons, Inc. (507) 765-4756 Precision Laser Excavating
Specialties: Ponds, Waterways, Terraces, Driveways, Building Sites and More.
Stop by our office on Highway 9, or email for application: alumline@alumline.com
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KENILWORTH APARTMENTS of Lanesboro has 1 bedroom apts. for seniors 62+ or handicapped/disabled. Rent based on income. Onsite laundry, large communtiy room and patio for tenant use. Call 507-4672222 EHO r4tfn- o
4 bedroom house for rent in country. $650/mo. plus utilities. 1st month, last month, plus deposit required. No inside pets, 2 car garage. 507-273-7336 r14,21- o
• Mowing • Stump Grinding • Fall Clean-Up • Snow Plowing • Ice Management
Green Lea Manor Nursing Home …because the journey matters
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CASH FOR CARS: All cars/trucks wanted. Running or not! Top dollar paid. We come to you! Any make/model. Call for instant offer: 800/871-9145 MCAN
Contact Bev or stop by for an application.
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Housesitting service. Need a reliable caretaker for your home? Call Christine at 507-993-6684. Serving the Preston, Lanesboro, Harmony and Fountain area. References available. v14- x
Beautiful B&B for lease in scenic Lanesboro. 3 bedroom, 3 bath. Call 507-9513672. e29tfn- o
Ron (507-273-9796), Aaron (507-272-3923), Eric, & Nate Scheevel 17057 Kind Rd. • Preston, MN
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
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House in Preston: Affordable 3 bed/2 bath, large 2.5 car attached garage, $65,000. 507-765-2220. www.affordabletechnology. net/house/house.htm. e14- x
DEER CAMP $18,900. Woods abut county & state land in Central MN. Access trails from property. Thousand Lakes Realty of Minnesota 866/346-7006 www.1000LakesMN.com. MCAN
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Preston 3 bdrm, 3 bath, walkout rambler on 1+ acre, vaulted ceilings, master suite, MF laundry. 3 car detatched insulated, heated garage w/ workshop & 3/4 bath. 420 Parkside Dr. $279,900 • MLS#4032983
Preston Great 1 1/2 story 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath and attached 3 season porch. One car detached garage and Flat Lot. $64,900 MLS #4031651
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AlwAys CAll RAndy BARnes
Preston Enjoy this 3 Bedroom 2 Bath split that offers privacy with wooded area in backyard. Home features vaulted family room with Gas Fireplace, step saving kitchen and spacious living room. $128,000 • MLS#4031617
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Preston 3 bdrm, Rambler, MF Laundry, Large Garage, low maintenance exterior, Close to swimming pool park and trail $109,900 • MLS#4030099 New Listing Exceptional 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 story with tons of wood flooring & panel walls, large kitchen with “L” shaped island and informal dining, hot tub room off master brdm. $179,000
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VeRy seCluded spot Lots of privacy. Twelve year old large modular home on 25 acres. Beautiful country setting. Hunter’s dream area. 40’ x 80’ pole shed of which 40’ is insulated shop. Could be handy man’s dream. Bring horses and four-wheelers, plenty of room and trails. 16165 351st Ave, Harmony. $165,000. Always call Randy Barnes for appointment, 507-251-3271. ReCently loweRed $10K Well kept older home on large lot in nice neighborhood, newer kitchen, stained glass window, open staircase, main floor living, newer roof, priced to move. 225 3rd Ave. SE, Harmony. $49,900. Always call Randy Barnes for appointment, 507-251-3271.
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Just listed: 3 bdrm brick home on corner lot. Oak wood floors, open staircase, wonderful enclosed & open porches. Garden & garage Only $79,900 Preston
neweR RanCh home: Absolutely gorgeous by every measure! 3 bdrm, 3 bath ranch, 2 car garage. Great location $235,000
easy to keeP: 2 bdrm, ranch home on corner lot. Open kitchendining with breakfast bar. 2 car att garage. A must see at $122,500 haRmony: 4 bdrm, 2 ½ bath home. LL familyrm, brick fireplace, masterbedrm, walk-in closets. 24 x 26 det garage. Deck & screen porch. Reduced $124,900. Seller wants your offer!
lanesboRo: buildable lot 1/3 of an acre, awesome view on edge of town city utilities $31,000 Just listed: Newest subdivision in Harmony -8 nice sized lots, some walk outs, starting at $14,900
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ABR, GRI 715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com 926 John & maRy lane, Chatfield $199,900 - Fabulous 5 bdrm, 2 bath split level home on quiet culde-sac in newer subdivision. Large open floor plan - informal dining room w/patio doors to deck overlooks park like back yard. Finished LL w/family room, built-in entertainment center w/gas fireplace, separate laundry area, loads of storage.
histoRiC bRiCk home: Ideal location and picturesque setting. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, great yard, outbuildings. 24.7 top grade soil. Harmony. $212,000 5 aCRe hobby faRm: Large 4 bedroom, 2 story, 2 baths & main floor laundry. 28x28 garage new 2010, perm siding, shingles. Det. heated shop w/220, 60x45 pole shed, 3 acres tillable. Greenleafton area $124,500 - Reduced!
MOVE iN rEAdy: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 story home, original wood work, pillars. New windows, kitchen, bath. Lg 2 car garage with shop. Mabel. Reduced affoRdable, efficient & move in ready, this is one of the $86,500 nicest little properties you will find! Good sized lot. Harmony $35,900 Just listed: Totally redone from top to bottom, this 3 bdrm, 2 story is ReduCed: 3 bdrm Split level home with 2 car garage on good just about new. Foundation in 2005, sized lot. Canton $47,500. Bring an offer! insulation, wiring, sheetrock, kitchen, ReduCed Bank owned 3 bdrm 2 story on quiet street, 1 car baths, etc. Nice lot. $85,000 Harmony garage Mabel $24,900
PRetty as a PostCaRd: 30 acres with move in ready 6 bedroom home, large 2 car heated garage, 36 x 48 steel shed. Fenced pasture, creek $ 272,900
new listinG: Large 2 story, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, home. Original features, built ins, hardwood floors, large pantry, home office. Garage, steel shed, Harmony $129,900
new listinG: Wonderful location, this nice starter home is move in condition. 3 bedrooms, newer 2 car heated garage, on quiet street near trail ReduCed! 21+ acres offers room for livestock, horses, and hobbies! 2 story farm house with walk and parks. Preston $68,900 out basement has a charming layout and well maintained. 20x20 detached EASy liViN’: 2 bedroom ranch, nice garage plus 28x32 shop, 58x84 shed, layout, oak hardwood floors, many 40 seCluded aCRes: Good mixture of mostly woods with and a 24x60 barn with box stall, standing updates. Covered patio, and extra large open areas, super hunting, camping, good access. Drake Rd, stalls. Good pasture & mature windbreak 1 car garage $72,500 Lanesboro & stream $179,900
double lot: Appealing 1 ½ story home well kept, main floor bedroom, bath, and laundry, 2 bdrms & bath up. 2 car garage, Harmony $79,900
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Chatfield - Older home on large lot located close to high school and pool. Vinyl siding, enclosed porch, main floor laundry and wood floors. Would also make a good rental property. $54,900 Chatfield - Unlimited potential on this victorian house. 9’ ceilings, 2 stairways to 2nd level, formal living room, dining room and open kitchen with center island. Large corner lot with mature trees. $119,900 Chatfield - 3+ bedroom rambler w/2 baths, newer windows, gas fireplace, 2 car garage, vinyl siding. Located close to parks and downtown. All appliances will stay. $129,900 $119,900 Chatfield - Turn of the century home on large corner lot. Main floor master bedroom, main floor laundry, wood floors, 9’ ceilings, builtins, screened in porch and (28x32) garage/shop. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, all brick exterior, storage shed, garden area, and combo heat (nat. gas and wood). $125,900 Chatfield - townhouse - Great price on this immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhouse. Formal dining room, living room, open kitchen with center island. Family room in lower level with w/o to patio and fenced yard. Deck is covered and ideal for relaxing. 2+ garage is insulated and sheetrocked. now $134,900 Chatfield - Spectacular walkout ranch, loaded with extras. Open floor plan offers 3 bedrooms on main floor, main floor laundry, hickory wood floors, 2 gas fireplaces, granite countertops, maple cabinets and trim. Master bedroom with private bath w/ceramic walk-in shower and whirlpool tub, race track ceiling and w/in closet. Lower level family room walks out to patio with built in grill, rec room & 4th bedroom & bath. Reduced $249,900
2002 Custom built 3 bdrm, 3 bath home. Open & bright main floor. LL fireplace, walk out. Deck spans south side. Breathtaking 5 mile views. $244,900 Lanesboro.
driVE A littlE, gEt A lOt! Large 2 story home 4 bdrms, updated kitchen & baths. Familyroom, fireplace, deck, garage, gardens Mabel $109,900
307 11th AVE. NE, StEwArtVillE, $109,900, 725 Memorial drive, Spring Valley $92,500 Great 2 bdrm 2 bath ReduCed new townhouse with listinG - Great home, sun room. You'll excellent location, love the location awesome price! 3 bdrm - close to grocery ranch style home. Lower store, convenience level ready for finishing touches. Nice eat in kitchen and stores, banks and newer stove. Neutral carpet in living room and m. bdrm. 2 car detached garage, cement drive and some updated gas station. Low maintenance fees and easy to landscaping in the front yard. The living room has a heat. For more information - give me a call! large picture window making it bright and cheery.
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ReduCed! Lovely ranch home. Large kitchen with tons of cabinets, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, stackable laundry. 26 x 32 insulated garage Harmony $119,900
ReduCed: 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch, LL familyroom, and office. Att garage. Only: $84,900
MOtiVAtEd SEllEr lanesboRo: 4 bdrm, 2 bath split, 2 car garage, fireplace, ceramic tile, deck with wooded view. Reduced $135,000
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new listinG: Nice one level living home with 3 bedrooms, mainfloor laundry includes 24 x 40 detached building with 12 x 40 attached garage. $64,900
BlUff tOp ViEwS: Modern living with the arts & crafts feel, this charming 2 bdrm home is move in ready. Lanesboro. $96,900
new listinG - Rare opportunity to purchase a newer home of this size, at this price! 5 bdrm, 4 bath, 1000 sq ft garage. Quick possession offered. Reduced $240,000
PaRk like yaRd: Many updates, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 fireplaces. Att 2 car garage. Updated siding, shingles, and windows. Ideal location, $132,500
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Cell 507-259-5454 Chatfield - gorgeous new ranch home on large quiet lot and is on dead end street. Main floor has 3 bedrooms, 3 baths (Jack & Jill), Master bedroom with 2 walk-in closets, w/in ceramic tile shower. Open floor plan has kitchen with Hickory cabinets, dining room and living room. Lower level is set up for in floor heat, family room, rec room, bath and 4th bedroom. Heated 4+ car garage (1444 sq. ft.), deck, covered porch and storage shed. $289,900 $282,900 fountain - Ideal home to remodel and earn some equity. New vinyl siding, roof, windows, furnace and electrical. Wood floors, living room, dining room, main floor laundry, 3 bedrooms and large lot. Schools can be Chatfield, Lanesboro or Fillmore Central. Great price at $46,900 lanesboRo - very well kept home on quiet street in scenic Lanesboro. 3 bedrooms, formal living room, dining room, family room and eat-in kitchen. 2 enclosed porches, w/o lower level, & 2 car garage. Updates include new roof, vinyl siding, hot water heater & reinsulated. was $79,900, now $69,900 lanesboRo - Charm and character describe this home with original Douglas fir floors. Main floor has high ceilings and archways for character. Lower level is partially sheetrocked. Newer 2 car garage and great location to state trails & park. $114,900 PReston - This house is currently used as rental, but would make a great starter home. Knotty pine walls and ceilings, enclosed porch, main floor laundry, & 2 car garage. was $52,900, now $49,900 PReston - This large rambler sits on quiet street & had great views of deck. Home has been updated. Large open kitchen and dining room, living room, large master bedroom, and main floor laundry. Large lower level family room with w/out to covered patio. New siding, windows flooring and heated garage. was $139,900 now $129,900
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5 multi units 4 in Spring Valley and 1 in Ostrander • 3 Unit Bldg in Spring Valley $105,000 • 4 Unit Bldg in Spring Valley $125,000 • 4 Unit Bldg plus warehouse in Spring Valley $120,000 • 2 sep. 4 Unit Bldgs w/storage sheds in Spring Valley $249,900 • 5 Unit Bldg in Ostrander $145,000
PReston - townhome - Gorgeous views of countryside and golf course. 9’ ceilings, beautiful custom cabinets, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, main floor laundry and 2 car heated garage. Lower level family room is finished in tongue and groove pine and w/o to patio. was $149,900, now $139,900 RoChesteR -townhome - Hard to find townhome in Salem Point. Enjoy the water view from the 4-season porch or private patio. Large living room w/fireplace, separate formal dining room, master bedroom w/full bath and w/in closet. Open kitchen w/ center island. 2nd level has 2 additional bdrms, full bath & family room. now $345,000 whalan - Remodeled rambler conveniently located next to state bike trail. 3 bedrooms on main floor, new flooring, hickory cabinets, new siding, large deck & new windows and roof. Ideal for weekend getaway or permanent home. now $99,900 faRm/aCReaGes Chatfield - Gorgeous 40+/-wooded parcel west of town approx. 2 1/2 miles.Abundance of wildlife, springs and scenery. $159,900 Chatfield - 6.5 aCRes Completely remodeled country home with all the charm and character. Additional house and 1.1 acres available. Schools St.Charles or Chatfield. Kitchen w/maple cabinets, tile flooring, large center island & updated appliances. Fir wood floors, 9’ ceilings, mud room, formal living room & dining room w/pocket doors, family room & main floor bath w/claw tub. 2nd level: 4 bedrooms, bath & walk-up attic. Lower level finished w/stucco walls, has family room, rec room & bar area. New furnace with wood/lp combo. Central vac, new windows, updated wiring & plumbing. Many outbuildings for animals & 5 car garage. $325,000 lots foR sale - Chatfield - Fingerson & Donahoe 1st Subdivison - Lots Starting At - $29,900
ROCHESTER ANd SE MN faRm/aCReaGes Chatfield - Great location for this 5 bedroom, 4 bath 2-story home on 1.7 acre lot backing up to woods. Main floor has open floor plan w/ kitchen, kitchen dining, living room w/fireplace, 4-season porch, formal dining room & laundry. Lower level is finished with family room w/fireplace and w/o to patio, 2 additional bedrooms, kitchenette/wet bar, & 3/4 bath. 3-car insulated garage, 2 patios, private fenced yard, & 20x26 carriage house w/TV, phone & ethernet. $369,900 lanesboRo - 14 acre paradise just north of Lanesboro. 1 mile from Eagle Bluff, close to Root River & State Trail. Ideal for horses or cattle. Large open kitchen & formal dining room, newer living room with fireplace and knotty pine. Main floor laundry, 4-season porch, large deck with hot tub, sauna, putting green and more. Barn w/ shop above and heated shop/garage below. PReston - 15 acres - gorgeous setting for the 15 aces w/ great hunting. House has been updated & remodeled. Vinyl siding, wrap around deck, new c/a & wood-burner/ l/p combo for heat. Garage has 10’ door & is hooked-up for in-floor heat. Shop is heated & has air plus 1/2 bath. You’ll love the privacy & the setting. $209,900 $199,900 whalan - 4 acres - Charming acreage north of Whalan, close to State Trail. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, newer windows, wood floors, main floor laundry, a covered porch. Outbuildings for machinery and animals. $149,900 CommeRCial - Business not closing, just for sale. wykoff - Gold st. Restaurant - Established restaurant, turn key operation. Building completely renovated, equipment is newer and all inventory stays. Restaurant menu offers pizza, steak and fish specials, and more. Ideal for catering & deliveries. Additional dining area in lower level. $285,000
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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF CONTRACT FOR DEED YOU ARE NOTIFIED: 1. Default has occurred in the Contract for Deed (“Contract”) dated July 3, 2008, and filed for record 06/27/08, as Document Number 365732, in the Office of the County Recorder of Fillmore County, Minnesota, in which RONALD W. RAMLO, SR., a single person, as seller, sold to RONALD HOTCHKISS, as purchaser, the real property in Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: The South 25 feet of the East 75 feet of Lot 197, and the East 75 feet of Lots 198 and 199, all in the Village of Canton. 2. The default is as follows: Monthly payments required by the contract in the amount of $225.00 have not been received since the payment made that was due September 5, 2011. Real estate taxes are delinquent and currently due in the amount of $135.28, including penalty, which amount increases monthly. You are, therefore, currently in default in the amount of $360.28. 3. The conditions contained in Minnesota Statutes § 559.209 have been complied with or are not applicable. 4. THIS NOTICE IS TO INFORM YOU THAT BY THIS NOTICE THE SELLER HAS BEGUN PROCEEDINGS UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 559.21, TO TERMINATE YOUR CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF YOUR PROPERTY FOR THE REASONS SPECIFIED IN THIS NOTICE. THE CONTRACT WILL TERMINATE 90 DAYS AFTER THE FIRST DATE OF PUBLICATION SERVICE OF THIS NOTICE UPON YOU UNLESS BEFORE THEN: (a) THE PERSON AUTHORIZED IN THIS NOTICE TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS RECEIVES FROM YOU: (1) THE AMOUNT THIS NOTICE SAYS YOU OWE; PLUS (2) THE COSTS OF SERVICE (TO BE SENT TO YOU); PLUS (3) $250.00 TO APPLY TO ATTORNEYS’ FEES ACTUALLY EXPENDED OR INCURRED; PLUS (4) FOR CONTRACTS EXECUTED ON OR AFTER MAY 1, 1980, ANY ADDITIONAL PAYMENTS BECOMING DUE UNDER THE CONTRACT TO THE SELLER AFTER THIS NOTICE WAS SERVED ON YOU; PLUS (5) FOR CONTRACTS EXECUTED ON OR AFTER AUGUST 1, 1985, $7.21 (WHICH IS TWO PERCENT OF THE AMOUNT IN DEFAULT AT THE TIME OF SERVICE OTHER THAN THE FINAL BALLOON PAYMENT, ANY TAXES, ASSESSMENTS, MORTGAGES, OR PRIOR CONTRACTS THAT ARE ASSUMED BY YOU); OR (b) YOU SECURE FROM A COUNTY OR DISTRICT COURT AN ORDER THAT THE TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT BE SUSPENDED UNTIL YOUR CLAIMS OR DEFENSES ARE FINALLY DISPOSED OF BY TRIAL, HEARING OR SETTLEMENT. YOUR ACTION MUST SPECIFICALLY STATE THOSE FACTS AND GROUNDS THAT DEMONSTRATE YOUR CLAIMS OR DEFENSES. IF YOU DO NOT DO ONE OR THE OTHER OF THE ABOVE THINGS WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD SPECIFIED IN THIS NOTICE, YOUR CONTRACT WILL TERMINATE AT THE END OF THE PERIOD AND YOU WILL LOSE ALL THE MONEY YOU HAVE PAID ON THE CONTRACT; YOU WILL LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY; YOU MAY LOSE YOUR RIGHT TO ASSERT ANY CLAIMS OR DEFENSES THAT YOU MIGHT HAVE; AND YOU WILL BE EVICTED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS NOTICE, CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IMMEDIATELY. 5. YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE TIME PRIOR TO TERMINATION UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTIONS 583.01 TO 583.12. 6. The name, address and telephone number of the attorney authorized by the seller to accept payments pursuant to this notice is: Richard A. Nethercut, Attorney at Law (#130072) 32 Main Avenue North, Harmony, MN 55939-0657 (507) 886-6131 This person is authorized to receive the payments from you under this notice. RICHARD A. NETHERCUT, P.A. By: /s/ Richard A. Nethercut Richard A. Nethercut Attorney at Law (#130072) 32 Main Avenue North | PO Box 657 Harmony, MN 55939-0657 (507) 886-6131 2 Publish 7,14,21
STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. Henrietta Foltz and Dean Foltz, Trustees of the Dean Foltz Living Trust dated January 16, 2002, Plaintiffs, SUMMONS -vsWilliam Loomis and Kate M. Loomis, his wife; Caledonia Minnesota and Western Railroad, Southern Minnesota Railroad Company; Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company; Chicago, Clinton, Dubuque and Minnesota Railroad Company; Caledonia and Mississippi Railway Company; Caledonia, Mississippi, Western Railroad Company; Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Company; Timothy A. Murphy and Sheila K. Murphy, his wife; Knute V. Hagen a/k/a K.V. Hagen and Lois Hagen, his wife; and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, subject to any easements of record, Defendants. _____________________________________ ___________________________ THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS: 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response, called an Answer, within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at: Timothy A. Murphy RIPPE, HAMMELL & MURPHY, P.L.L.P. 110 East Main Street, P. O. Box 149 Caledonia, MN 55921-0149 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. A LT E R N AT I V E DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Fillmore County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: Beginning at the NE corner of Lot One, Block Five, Hagen Addition to the City of Mabel, thence North 65 feet, then West 200 feet, thence South 65 feet, thence East 200 feet to the point of beginning. 8. The object of this action is to determine that the Defendants have no right, title, estate, interest or lien in the real estate described on Exhibit A and that Plaintiffs are entitled to an easement across the real estate described on Exhibit B. NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM No personal claim is made against any of the Defendants in the action above entitled. Dated this ________ day of _________________, 2011. RIPPE, HAMMELL & MURPHY, P.L.L.P. By: _______________________________ _ Timothy A. Murphy (#76594) Attorney for Plaintiffs 110 East Main Street, P. O. Box 149 Caledonia, MN 55921 (507) 725-3361 Publish 7,14,21
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-11-864 In Re: Estate of Margaret E. Reinarts Decedent NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS Notice is given that Informal probate of the Decedent’s will dated 6/6/2011 has been filed with the registrar. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Michael J. Reinarts whose address is 840 Great Oaks Trail, Eagan, MN 55123 as Personal Representative of the estate of the above decedent, has been made. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative, and the personal representative is empowered to fully administer the estate, including, after 30 days from the date of the issuance of her letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate, unless objections thereto are filed with the Court (pursuant to Section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders. Notice is further given that all creditors having claims against the said estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred. Dated: 10/31/2011 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar JAMES D. ATTWOOD Court Administrator Darlene M. Cobain Briggs and Morgan, P.A. 332 Minnesota Street, Suite #W2200 St. Paul, MN 55101 License # 234795 Telephone: 651-808-6597 FAX: 651-808-6540 Email: decobain@briggs.com Publish 7,14
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-11-899 In Re: Estate of Roger W. Bacon a/k/a Roger Bacon Decedent. NOTICE and order of hearing on petition for probate of will and appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors It is Ordered and Notice is given that on December 2, 2011, at 8:30 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Fillmore County Courthouse, Preston, purporting to be the will of Decedent, dated December 31, 2008, and codicil to the will dated _____, and separate writing under Minn.Stat. 524.2-513 (“Will”), and for the appointment of TIMOTHY A MURPHY whose address is P.O. BOX 149, CALEDONIA, MN 55921, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent in a supervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with full power to administer the Estate, including the power to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real and personal property, and do all necessary acts for the Estate. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn.S Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against Estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred. Dated: 11/9/11 Robert R. Benson, Judge James D. Attwood, Court administrator By:/s/ Lynn Benson, Deputy 11/9/11 Timothy A Murphy RIPPE, HAMMELL & MURPHY 110 East Main street PO Box 149 Caledonia, MN 55921 507-725-3361 76594 Publish 14,21
Vehicle towing in forestville township for winter season Any vehicle stuck in the snow in a manner that does not allow snow removal equipment to pass on a Forestville Township road will be towed at the owners’ expense after attempts are made to contact the owner. Connie Morger Clerk – Forestville Township Publish 14, 21
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-11-878 In Re: Estate of Virginia F. Wicks, a/k/a Virginia Wicks and a/k/a Virginia Fern Wicks Decedent NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS Notice is given that Informal probate of the Decedent’s will dated August 2, 2011 has been filed with the registrar. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Marvin A. Wicks, whose address is 341 5th Avenue SE, Harmony, MN 55939, as Personal Representative of the estate of the above decedent, has been made. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative, and the personal representative is empowered to fully administer the estate, including, after 30 days from the date of the issuance of her letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate, unless objections thereto are filed with the Court (pursuant to Section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders. Notice is further given that all creditors having claims against the said estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred. Dated: 10/31/2011 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar JAMES D. ATTWOOD Court Administrator Richard A. Nethercut (MN # 130072) Richard A. Nethercut, PA 32 Main Avenue North Harmony, Minnesota 55939-0657 Telephone: (507) 886-6131 Facsimile: (507) 886-2711 Publish 7,14
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Notice of time change Fountain township The Fountain Township Board will hold regular monthly meetings on the first Thursday of each month at the Fountain Fire Hall. Meetings for the months of December, 2011 through March, 2012 wil begin at 7:00 pm. Dan Graskamp, Clerk Publish 14,21
Notice In reference to the Fillmore County Planning Commission meeting being held on Thursday, November 17, 2011, Room 601L in the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street Preston, MN starting at 7:00 p.m, the public hearings for John & Sandra Rein in Holt Township, and for Randy & Karolyn Boyum in Pilot Mound Township will not be held until The Fillmore County Planning Commission has received a completed EAW (Environmental Assessment Worksheet) on each site due to the amount of acreage requested on each Conditional Use Permit. An EAW is required for the extraction or mining of sand, gravel, stone, or other nonmetallic minerals on 40 or more acres of land. In addition, the tour to these sites will be postponed as well. The public hearing and tour on the request by Eli & Lydia Hershberger in Canton Township for a Sawmill will be held as scheduled. Chris Graves Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 14
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November 1, 2011 County Board Meeting The Fillmore County Board met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION 2011-058: America Recycles Day Proclamation RESOLUTION 2011-059: Shared Community Services Administrator The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda. • the following Consent Agenda: • 1. October 25, 2011 County Board minutes. • Family and Medical Leave for employee #1388. • letter of support for National Association of County and City Health Officials grant. • renewal with USAble Life for administration of Short Term Disability for 2012. • partial payment to GForce for Fillmore County website update. • advertising for 2012 printing. • amend agenda to allow Board meeting to be closed for a strategy session. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount A+ Imaging Systems, copier contract $500.54 Schilling Supply Company, supplies $798.88 Team Distributing, supplies $516.14 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $1,815.56 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (28 bills - not listed) $3,745.26 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $5,560.82 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Auto License Bureau, tax, title, license $1,671.17 Haugstad Construction, Inc., equipment rental $3,420.00 Hovey Oil Co., Inc., fuel $8,733.83 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $13,825.00 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (4 bills - not listed) $184.30 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $14,009.30 SANITATION FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Chatfield City, services $500.00 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $500.00 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (2 bills - not listed) $92.81 TOTAL SANITATION FUND $592.81 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Karen Brown, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 14
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Nice Chevy pickup- 1977 $3,700. Dependable 2000 Ford Windstar 132,000 mi. $1,500. Phone 507-498-3675. a9/20tfnx For Sale: 01 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4x4. Loaded. 122,000 miles. Nice. Going south, don’t need it. $6500. 507-467-2173. a22tfn- x For Sale: 1998 Monte Carlo Z34, 3.8 liter, automatic, high miles, good runner. $800 obo. 507-521-6307. a14- x For Sale: 1998 Buick Century custom, 160k miles, 3.1 v6, keyless remote entry, tires good, runs good. Dent on drivers fender and some rust under doors. Blue book price asking $1599 obo. Call 507346-2291.a14,21- o
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THANK YOU Thank you to my sewing club friends for the great day and all that you gave me to make this birthday so special. I appreciate it so much and love you all. Doris Leeseberg t14- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~T he family of Roger Bacon wants to thank all who remembered us with memorials, gifts, visits, flowers and hugs. Also, thank you Tim Mengis, Pastor Dave, Verly Holty,and Steve Harmon. He will be greatly missed, but all your kind expressions of sympathy are greatly appreciated. Barb Solum & family Sandy & Paul Eiken and family Marge and David Storlie & family t7- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you to all the family and friends who came to my “surprise” birthday party. I didn’t know turing 75 could be so much fun! Special thanks for the gifts and phone calls. To my kids and grandkids-thanks so much; I love you all in “75” ways! Dave Drake t14- o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you for all the calls, cards and visits since my surgery. It was appreciated. Allen J. Christianson t14- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
THANK YOU The family of Dr. Robert L. Sauer wishes to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude for the kindness and concern given to us at the time of our loved one’s passing. The prayers, food, flowers, memorials, books & thoughtful words will be remembered always. It was heartwarming to know that our husband, father, brother & ‘Bumpa’ had touched the lives of so many. We are grateful for the memories that you shared with us. We heard so many stories that we would have never known. Thank you for helping make Bob’s life so vibrant & full. He loved living in SE Minnesota and admired the grit, wit & perseverance of the people here. A special thank you to the Preston Ambulance Service, the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department, Thauwald’s Funeral Home & Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center for giving us compassion and guidance when we needed it most. It was comforting to know you had our best interest at heart and we appreciated it, beyond measure. With the Holiday Season approaching, we realize that our Holidays, like those of countless others, will be very different this year. And while we know there will be uncomfortable moments, we hope to search for the brighter moments, the wonderful memories and find gratitude for all we’ve been given. All the while, trusting peace and comfort will come to us & those around us. May you have a safe & blessed Holiday Season with family & friends. Sincerely, E. Frances Sauer Steven, Jo & Hannah Sauer Linda & Doug Banks Bob, Leanne, Kelsey & Delton Sauer Kirstin, Jeff, Lee, Logan & Lynndin Dyreson Edward G. Sauer Claudyne (Sue) Sauer Sandra Jean & James Hinson t14- o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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AUCTION CALENDAR Mon., Nov. 14 - 12:00pm, Hay & Straw Auction at Preston Dairy & Farm of Canton, MN. For more info. contact Gehling Auction, Inc. 507-743-2250 or 507-765-2131, www. gehlingauction.com Fri., Nov. 18 - 10:30am, Jon & Paul Cravath, 220 Acres Olmsted County Bare Land Real Estate Auction at 7809 County Road 30 Southeast, Chatfield, MN. For more info. contact Tony Montgomery Realty & Auction Co., 507-259-7502. www.tmracompany.com. Notice in the Journal. Sun., Nov. 20 - 9:00am, Guns, Antique, & Household Auction at Spring Valley Sales Auction Bldg, 412 E. Park St, Spring Valley, MN. For more info contact Spring Valley Sales (507)346-2183. springvalleysales.com. Notice in the Journal. Wed., Dec. 7 - Roger Bacon Estate, APP 300 Acres Fillmore County, Mabel, MN. For more info contact Sweeney Auction Service (563)568-2464. sweeneyauctionservice.com. Notice in the Journal. On-line AuctiOn infOrmAtiOn
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50th Wedding Anniversary
Celebrate a Special Occasion With a Happy Ad
Lyle & Bonnie Thomas
www.fillmorecountyjournal.com
Sunday, Nov. 27th • 1-5 pm
of
Happy 50th Birthday Cindy!!! November 14
HAPPY cindy
1650
$
507-765-2151 • 1-800-599-0481 (in the 507 area code)
Open House Celebration At the home of Lynn & Mary Thomas
Guess who?
Welcome
Taylor Emery Johnson
Born Oct. 26, 2011 • 9 Lbs. 21 1/2 In.
Congratulations to the Fillmore Central Volleyball Team on a successful season and to Coach Case as Section Coach of the Year!
HAPPy baby taylor
Parents: Ashley Johnson & Kate Kennedy Big Brothers: Reid & Cole Grandparents: Richard & Pam Johnson, Peterson, MN; John & Diane Kennedy, St. Joseph, MO. GreatGrandparents: LeRoy & Darleen Johnson, Ruth Knutson, Esther Sinek, & Bev Kennedy
FillMore counTy
Nov. 14, 2011 Monday
48°
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Nov. 15, 2011
Nov. 16, 2011
Nov. 17, 2011
Tuesday
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Thursday
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PartLy CLOudy
25°
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Nov. 18, 2011 Friday
22°
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25°
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nov. 25
Dec. 2
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Fall & WinTer WeaTher arT neeDeD!
MoonriSe & MoonSet 7:49pm 10:23am 8:52pm 11:04am 9:58pm 11:39am 11:06pm 12:11pm 11:06pm 12:40pm 12:16am 1:08pm 1:28am 1:36pm
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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
Moon PhaSeS ~ nov. - Dec. new
36°
suNNy
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Weather art
Sun & Moon
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Nov. 20, 2011
Saturday
MOstLy CLOudy
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* this is a projected forecast, for the most up-to-date weather go to www.fillmorecountyjournal.com and click on the weather icon.
Date: SunriSe & SunSet 11/14/11 7:00am 4:45pm 11/15/11 7:02am 4:44pm 11/16/11 7:03am 4:43pm 11/17/11 7:04am 4:42pm 11/18/11 7:06am 4:41pm 11/19/11 7:07am 4:40pm 11/20/11 7:08am 4:39pm
Nov. 19, 2011
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Fillmore County Journal
136 st. anthony st., Preston, MN
“Leaf Fun!” by Isabelle Berg age 8, harmony, MN
Be sure to include Child’s First and Last Name, age, town and title of art Work.
Dec. 10
Shopping in a Winter Wonderland
Preston equiPment Jct. 52 & 16, Preston, MN Ph: 507-765-3803 www.preston-equipment.com
Please help make this Christmas special for everyone! We are a drop-off location for
RURAL CONCERNS
“Christmas in Fillmore County”
NOW thru Friday, Dec. 16 bring in Christmas gift items for toddlers thru teens. Donators will be registered for a grand prize SUGGESTED ITEMS: • New T-Shirts • Scarves, etc. • New Toys (not wrapped) • Cologne/Perfume • Hair Accessories Also accepting food for the Fillmore County Food Shelf
Christmas Open House DECEMBER 12 - 16 Stop in for Holiday Snacks ~ Coffee, Cider and Homemade Treats.
Register for adult and childrens drawings to be held daily. For each person who registers the bank will donate $1.00 to the church of their choice.
new TRacToRs • 7230 MFWD
Sold SOLD • ‘09 JD 8330 MFWD -750 hrs • ‘09 JD 7830 2W
• 7230R
• ‘09 JD 6330 MFWD, 673 Loader
• 7430 MFWD
combines • ‘11 9670 StS 300 Sep • ‘11 608C Stalkmaster • ‘09 JD 608C Cornhead • ‘07 JD 625F Beanhead • ‘05 9560 Walker Sidehill 1600 Sep • ‘03 JD 9750 StS • ‘98 9510 Sidehill 2080 Sep Combine • ‘97 JD 9500 • ‘87 JD 7720 titan II • ‘81 IH 1440 Combine
111 N Main St Canton MN 507-743-2204 Toll Free 1-877-457-5977 Lobby: M-Thurs 9-3, F 9-4:30 Drive-up: M-Th 8:30-4, F 8:30-4:30, Sat. 9-noon
3 Main Ave N Harmony MN 507-886-6922 Toll Free 1-877-886-6922 Lobby: M-Thurs 9-3, F 9-4:30 Drive-up: M-F 8:30-5:30, Sat. 9-noon
www.firstsoutheastbank.com 24 Hour ATM • 24 Hour Telephone Banking • Online Banking
useD TRacToRs
misc. • 650 Fontier Grain Cart • 576 Brent Grain Cart • JD 510 7 Shank Disc Ripper
2.9% FOR 5 yeaRS OR 1.9% FOR 3 yeaRS On aLL uSeD Hay & COMBIne equIpMent
• ‘08 JD 7330 400 hrs, 673 Loader • ‘08 JD 5425 MFWD Open St. 541 Loader • ‘04 JD 8220 MFWD, 2,000 hrs.
Hay equipmenT • JD 3955 Chopper 5 1/2 Hay Head • JD 936 MoCo Impl • JD 735 MoCo • JD 730 MoCo • JD 535 MoCo • 2) 568 Round Baler • 3) JD 567 Round Baler
sKiD sTeeRs • ‘10 JD 326D Loader Sold SOLD • ‘08 JD 317 43 hrs. SOLD • ‘07 JD 320 w/ CabSold & Heat • ‘04 JD 320
Call on used finanCing speCials
Michelin Agribib
hankook
Ventas rh07 2256R17
143
$
95
65,000 Mile Tire SUV and crossover Tire
Long Tire Life ■ Exceptional Traction: Year Round ■ Low Soil Compaction Excellent Flotation ■ Exceptional Comfort ■
Mastercraft Avenger Tour lSrT 20570R15
85
$
80,000 Mile Tire
goodyear • michelin • Firestone goodyear
Wrangler AT/S light truck tire p265/70r17/sl
162
$
95
Aggressive on and off-road traction and toughness
Mastercraft hSX TOUr
Kelly navigator gold
24575R16SL
128
$
70,000 Mile Tire
60,000 Mile Tire
97
$
15
P 225/60r16
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Your 1-stop repair & service shop - at Brown tire - we do it all!
Beginning our 26th year in business with over 100 years of combined experience. Left to right: Owner Gary Brown, Brandon Borck, Shop Manager Travis Eide, Malachi Nelson, Tony Russel, Jeff Christian, Jeff Jackson and Steve Majerus.
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