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Chatfield street improvements completed By K aren R eisner kreisner@fillmorecountyjournal.com
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Algae as an alternative energy source By Jade Wangen jwangen@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Tom Byrne has a small office in downtown Preston, but not many people know just how much really goes on there. The truth is, several different companies and organizations are run out of that small office. There aren’t many visitors to the office, as many of Byrne’s clients are from other states and countries. Byrne and Company Limited is a business development and management firm in renewable energy. One of the sources of renewable energy being researched is algae, the green stuff that grows in ponds and
everywhere else, the plant that most people find a nuisance. Byrne was one of the project developers of the ethanol plant in Preston. One day, he and a friend came up with an idea, which was to use algae as a source of ethanol. “Ethanol can be made from anything,” Byrne explained. “Around here it’s made from corn because it’s abundant.” According to Byrne, a lot of research has been done in the algae industry; in fact, Jimmy Carter started research on it while he was president. The idea of having an alternative fuel and lessen the dependence on fossil fuels is an attractive one
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for many reasons, and there are countless uses for it. Five years ago, the first Algae Summit was held, and representatives attended from 25 countries. Byrne said after that first year, the Algal Biomass Organization (ABO) took over the summits, and have been running them ever since. Byrne is on the board of the ABO. The 5th annual Algae Summit was held in Minneapolis in October, and Byrne was one of the speakers. He said it was the largest summit yet, with almost
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David Morrill, McGhie and Betts, Inc., detailed the work completed by Rochester Sand and Gravel on the 2011 street improvements at the council’s November 14 meeting. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. A total of $228,482.61 was approved as the final payment, which was about $20,000 less than the initial bid. Morrill explained the savings were due in part to a little less concrete curb on Territorial Road. The 2011 improvements included putting a concrete liner in the drainage channel at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The channel was fixed and maintained as needed. Slope repair was done on Burr Oak Street, along with an extension of the storm sewer. Territorial Road was reconstructed from near the Methodist Church to the city limits. Morrill reported that he had
met with the trail committee, city clerk Joel Young, and MnDot representatives a couple weeks before about the possibility of extending the trail along Mill Creek and under the Hwy 30 bridge. Morrill said the DNR has offered to assist in getting more detailed information together so more accurate maps can be produced to define the floodway. Both Olmsted and Fillmore counties are working on updating FEMA maps of the floodway. Other Business in Brief •Scott Keigley was hired as the new patrol officer and was administered the oath of office. Chief Shane Fox said they had interviewed three part-time officers for the position. •A public hearing was held to hear public input or appeals regarding the collection of delinquent utility accounts (water, sewer and garbage) by putting them on the tax rolls that are to See CHATFIELD Page 7
Rushford seeks competitive bids for levee project abatement, “creative,” but notes it’s simply using the tool differkzoellner@fillmorecountyjournal.com ently. The city is rapidly closing in In the legal paperwork, the on the recertification of its levee city will be identifying a specific system. After looking at several number of parcels within the city options to fund the city’s share that will be eligible for the tax. of the immense project, city con- It’s crucial to note, however, that sultant Mike Bubaby, of David this is simply to satisfy a specific Drown Associates, recommend- fund amount per law. In reality, ed the city use tax abatement to the tax will be applied across fund the $695,000. Tax abateComment on this article at ment is typically used to isolate www.fillmorecountyjournal.com new taxes due to development. Bubany calls the city’s use of the See RUSHFORD Page 11 By K irsten Zoellner
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Corporation out of his office in Preston. The company does a Continued from Page 1 lot of research on using algae as 800 people from all over the a biofuel. Byrne explained that world in attendance. algae grow well on a dairy farm According to Byrne, airlines that uses an anaerobic digester. are very interested in using algae The water that comes from the to make an alternative fuel, as anaerobic digester can be used the oil from algae is closer to to grow algae, which thrive on kerosene than ester. The military the carbon dioxide produced. is the strongest supporter, and An algae crop would also do well they are now testing algae oil on near an ethanol plant, which ships and aircrafts with success. also creates carbon dioxide as Many other large companies waste. have jumped on board and are “Algae wants polluted water,” supporting the Algal Biomass said Byrne. “It needs the nitrates Organization, including Boeing, and phosphates.” Sapphire Energy, Accelergy Cor- Any algae that is not used for poration, and Honeywell. biofuels can be used as nutraceu The nice thing about algae, ticals, or dietary supplements. Byrne said, is that it grows According to Byrne, algae are everywhere. It can be found in very high in omega-3 fatty acids. many countries, under the ice- It can also be used for feedstock. caps, ponds, and national parks. The potential benefits to It also grows quickly. the world seem almost limit “Some species of it can be less. Byrne said many countries harvested every day,” he said. are interested in utilizing algae, Algae that is grown is not only including China. He has been being used for energy, but for all over the world speaking to feedstock and dietary supple- people about renewable and susments. The oil is extracted from tainable energy, and has been to the plant, and there are many China, Poland, the Netherlands, different ways to do this. Costa Rica, Panama, and Mex Byrne also runs the Algaedyne ico, to name a few. There are many possibilities for the future, and Byrne is happy to spread the word about all of them.
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Spring Valley talks dog park construction By Gary Peterson It was as very light agenda on Monday night for the Spring Valley City Council meeting. After the approval of minutes and the November Accounts Payables, discussion turned to the report from City Administrator Deb Zimmer on a proposed Dog Park. There had been a proposal from some members of the public to construct and maintain a Dog Park for pet owners to take their dogs to a secure area for exercise and sociability with other animals. The items on the shopping list to the City for the park included the following items: Separation in areas for small and large dogs, a dog wash station, plastic bags for cleanup, a Frisbee area,
agility apparatuses, shade trees, water, a garbage can, fenced area, an open space to run, benches, picnic tables, both shady and sunny areas, a water fountain, dog ramp, poles, tunnels, tires in the ground and a training facility for police dogs. The survey was sent out via the utility bills to all households in Spring Valley. Twenty-four surveys answered “ yes” to “Would you use a Dog Park if one was available?” Sixty-eight surveys answered “no” to the same question. Some of the comments that accompanied the surveys returned said it was a waste of taxpayer money, other things are more important, the costs of maintenance and upkeep should be paid for with increased license fees,
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and if owners don’t pick up after their dogs it will spread disease. Administrator Zimmer said if the costs were passed on in the license fees for dogs it would put the license in the over $100 bracket. Action was taken in revising the HRA qualification Policy. The HRA is the policy that addresses the Health, Life, Dental Insurance and a Healthcare Reimbursement Account. It is currently provided to all regular full-time employees who have been employed at least 90 days, and Workman’s Compensation will be provided to all employees. A single or Family insurance plan shall be offered depending on the family status of the employee. The policy shall include such coverage as determined by council and from time to time amended by the Council. Plan coverage shall fall within the insurance company’s requirements. The City shall pay 75 percent of the premium and the employee shall pay 25 percent. The HRA contribution of $1,750 is subject to review and amendment by the Council. The revised policy says that Health, Life, and Dental Insurance shall be provided to all regular fulltime employees (working 40 hours) who have been employed at least 90 days. A single or family insurance plan shall be offered depending on the family status of the employee. The policy shall include such coverage as determined by Council. Plan coverage shall fall within the insurance company’s requirements. The City shall pay 75 percent of the premium and the employee shall pay 25 percent. A Health
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C ommentary Simple questions? By Stan Gudmundson Here are some simple questions that have the same fairly simple answer. The questions are: what is our country’s standard of living based on; what does our country’s standard of living mirror; and what does the money we earn reflect? The answer for all of these question is simply the productivity Col. Stan of our econoGudmundson my. After World USAF (Ret) War II, given the devastation in the rest of the world, the United States was in essence the last man standing. We had a head start in the return to a well functioning market system. We produced and still produce significant part of the world’s GDP. We use perhaps 25 percent of the world’s energy but also produce about 27 percent of its GDP. And how are we doing now? We have lost trillions of dollars of net worth, our economy’s performance is abysmal, unemployment is inexcusably high, and our standard of living is in decline. The productivity of our economy has been significantly
reduced as a result of politicians, generally liberal, fooling with the economy. A Winona State English professor recently wrote, “Class war began 30 years ago, and the rich have been winning it.” Given that the professor’s expertise lies in subject-verb-order and dangling participles, among other things, perhaps some might exhibit considerable indulgence for his conclusion. I don’t. This assertion is indefensible for someone smart enough to earn a Ph.D. Our economy has not stalled and our standard of living has not deteriorated because the “rich” are stealing from the poor. Let’s take a brief look at where we are. Housing starts are one-third that of 2006, 2.2 million construction jobs are gone, lenders own more than 800,000 properties, there are 3.5 million delinquent mortgages, and 22.5 percent (11 million) of all mortgages are underwater. Quoting from an Economic Policy Institute study, Pat Buchanan noted, “In 2007...white households had a median net worth of $134,280, compared with $13,450 for black households. By 2009, median net worth of white households had fallen...to $97,860...(and) for
Letter about plan to unionize daycares To the Editor, Democratic Governor Mark Dayton has announced he will create an executive order to make licensed daycare providers join a union. I have three reasons for the Governor to NOT issue this order. 1. You are trying to force someone to belong to an orga-
nization which they do not wish to belong to. 2. You are stifling small business entrepreneurship. 3. Everyone knows you are doing this to get more union dues for the Democratic party. Shame on you Governor Dayton.
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black households... $2,170.” In other words, statistics show, “for every dollar of wealth the average white household had, black households had two cents”. So how has that effort to put “poor and minorities” into affordable housing worked along with redistributing our wealth? Hasn’t worked for them and it hasn’t worked for anyone else either. As a matter of fact liberals policies have been especially harmful for minorities. Meanwhile “the average pay (and benefits) of federal civil servants...was $123,000...in 2009 (and all of ) $61,000 in the private sector.” From a book first published in 1946 economist Henry Hazlitt wrote, “Government guaranteed home mortgages, especially when a negligible down payment or no down payment whatever is required, inevitably mean more bad loans than otherwise. They force the taxpayer to subsidize the bad risks and to defray losses. They encourage people to ‘buy’ houses that they cannot afford. They bring about an oversupply of houses... overstimulate building, raise the cost of building...and mislead industry into...costly overexpansion...(and) encourage malinvestment”. Sixty-five years ago economists like Hazlitt clearly understood that government involvement in the marketplace would be disas-
trous. What he did not foresee at the time was that liberals would force the government to combine the dangers of what he wrote about together with social engineering. The result has been nothing short of a catastrophe. Liberals ought to be ashamed. They aren’t, though, because to actually admit the failure of a failed policies and ideology is beyond the capability of most in the rank-and-file. However, many among the leadership in the Democrat party clearly see what they have caused. To admit it though would create a terminal ideological crisis. Moreover, admission of failure would significantly diminish Democrats’ chances of retaining power. And power is what this is all about. Liberals are desperately trying to deflect their responsibility for the mess they have created by pushing simply shameful blamemongering, scapegoating, and hatred. The most prominent of these are the class warfare foil and the attack on corporations. Other deluded attempts to save their bacon include portraying the “tea party” as something they are not, and also the push for compromise. As if compromising with failed ideas will somehow solve problems. Liberalism has failed miserably and as a realistic and viable ideology it is dead. The Obama administration’s futile policies, completely useless stimulus
spending, and the resulting economic miasma ought to have wrecked the mythological liberal ideology completely and forever. If you believe we can keep our current standard of living while at the same time having the highest corporate tax structure in the world with increasingly overbearing and intrusive government regulations that limit our ability to conduct commerce, and also believe in “earth first and people last” you could be an English professor or you could be completely delusional. It is critical that we get government spending and the deficit under control. Harvard economists Alberto Alesian and Silvia Ardagna examined 107 efforts to get economic houses in order in 21 OECD nations. They found that “80 percent of the (attempted economic) adjustments were failures.” In addition, they concluded that “countries that addressed their budget shortfalls through reduced spending were far more likely to reduce their debt than countries whose budget-balancing strategies depended upon higher taxes.” But let’s tax the rich, clamp down on corporations, marginalize the teaparty (opposition), and compromise. None of this has ever worked before, so let’s try it again.
Letter about City of Rushford Village fine To the Editor, I find it interesting that Rushford Village can impose a fine for putting up a fence on land zoned as Residential/ Agricultural when there are NO ordinances in place at the time to require a “building permit” to put up the fence. The Rushford Village Council should know their ordinances prior to imposing fines. Rushford Village
Council would do well to rescind this fine that they have illegally imposed on me. Representatives from Fillmore County have met with myself and my wife, Mayor Shwanke, Otis Howard, and Jim Wasnalas on my property (October 24, 1011) and the evidence has shown that my horses are well taken care of and according to the County, impose no health risks. Otis Howard has told my wife that he personally does not want my horses on my
property and this is where the problems with Rushford Village stem from. The Rushford Village Council needs to stop these personal attacks and rescind the illegally imposed 250 dollar fine. Dan Powell Rushford Village, MN
Government this week •Monday, Nov. 21, Preston
City Council, Council Chamber, 6:00 p.m. • Monday, Nov. 21, Kingsland School Board, 7:00 p.m. • Monday, Nov. 21, RushfordPeterson School Board, Rushford Computer Room, 6:30 p.m. • Tuesday, Nov. 22, Rushford Village City Council, Rushford Village Community Center, 7:00 p.m. • Tuesday, Nov. 22, MabelCanton School Board, 7:00 p.m. • Tuesday, Nov. 22 Houston School Board, 7:00 p.m. •Tuesday, Nov. 22, Lanesboro School Board, Lanesboro School Office, 7:00 p.m. Schedule subject to change.
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Minnesota: The State of Hypocrisy By Jason Sethre jsethre@fillmorecountyjournal.com Born and raised here in Minnesota, I’m a fan of everything about our great state, except for our government. I don’t care what controlling party is leading the charge, Democrat, Republican or Jesse Ventura, it’s all the same; Jason Sethre a government burdening the taxpayers with bureaucracy and hypocrisy. Recently, right in the city of Preston, I experienced a taste of how we spend our hard-earned dollars. With recent challenges facing the Preston Ambulance crew, the Emergency Management Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB) was brought into the picture a couple of weeks ago. As a local business owner, I was asked to come down to Preston City Hall for an interview with the EMSRB. The night before the Thursday morning meeting, we had members of my wife’s side of the family visiting from Rockford, Ill., so we took them to the Branding Iron. When we pulled into the parking lot, there were two brand new navy blue Chevy Impalas with EMSRB logos on the vehicles. As we walked along the sidewalk to the entrance, I saw our representation from the City of Preston accompanying a group of people in professional attire back to the parking lot. I put two and two together with the assumption that I would be meeting with this group the next morning. I was right. The next morning, with my notepad and pen in hand, I arrived at City Hall in Preston, prepared to interview the interviewers. I filled out a survey presented by Preston Ambulance Director Ryan Throckmorton. Now, I’m not going to go into great detail about my thoughts on what has happened with the Preston Ambulance crew, but I will divulge my feelings on what I discovered about this “purposeful” group visiting the great city of Preston. Out of six members of the group coming to interview me on my assessment of the Preston Ambulance crew and perceptions in the community, four of those individuals were employed by the State of Minnesota as members of the EMSRB. These four positions were appointed by the Governor of Minnesota. From a brief visit with the EMSRB, I have so many questions that my head hurts when I think about it. Why can’t we comprise an EMSRB of volunteers serving in the industry throughout the state? What qualifications do individuals who are appointed, not hired, have for the purposes of any organization? There is no interview process,
so it’s all about who you know, I guess? How much money was spent on this two day affair in Preston? Dinner? Hotel? Transportation? Couldn’t the City of Preston simply coordinate a city-wide survey or public discussion relating to any concerns with the Preston Ambulance crew? Yeah, I understand the value of bringing in an outside, objective observer. I’ve been around the block a few times, and I have facilitated my fair share of direct mailed surveys, online surveys, phone interviews and focus groups. Does the state need to help us solve such parochial problems? Furthermore, does the state need to pay people to provide such resources as the EMSRB? I’m sure a volunteer group could accomplish the same outcome. And, lightning didn’t just strike once in Preston from the State of Minnesota. The Gopher State bureaucrats struck thrice. Along with a display of wasteful spending with the EMSRB, the Minnesota Department of Transportation has a fleet of 12 hired hit-persons averaging an annual compensation of $56,596.67 in 2010 who serve under the umbrella of the Outdoor Advertising Permit Reporting and Tracking division of our state government. Mind you, the U.S Census Bureau records the median household income of Minnesota at $55,621. These individuals, NOT HOUSEHOLDS, make more than the median household income. Collectively, in 2010 these 12 individuals compounded an annual salary of $679,160, not including benefits. Add another 25 to 38 percent for the value of benefits, and that number easily climbs over $850,000 per year. OK, so why is the Outdoor Advertising Permit Reporting and Tracking division on my hit list? Because they have launched an attack on Preston. Carol came into the Journal last week and told me that a guy from the Minnesota Department of Transportation was giving her and Joe a hard time. Yes, I’m talking about the Gosi’s, owners of Preston Apple & Berry Farm. Harold VanDeWiele, Outdoor Advertising Control Agent, paid a visit to the Gosi’s and told them the sign they had situated on the entrance of their business was encroaching on Mn/DOT right of way. Mr. VanDeWeile told Joe Gosi that he had to move his sign immediately. Joe told the man that this sign had been there for over 20 years without any problems. Even during the Highway 52 construction project, a Mn/DOT representative talked to Joe about the sign and said it was fine to leave that sign as it was. Meanwhile, Mr. VanDeWeile said Joe’s sign had to be moved immediately or he would move it. Within minutes, Mr. VanDeWeile moved the sign on Gosi’s property. Then, Mr.
VanDeWeile told Joe Gosi that his other sign promoting the Preston Apple & Berry Farm location to passersby was in violation of encroachment, and if Joe did not have this removed then the Minnesota Department of Transportation would remove the sign and issue a $700 fine. Hold on! Time out! I thought we had high hopes of job creation. I thought we were striving to grow the economy in the state of Minnesota. How does this help us accomplish those objectives? Does it make sense to pay 12 people $679,160 per year to tell our local business owners that they cannot display their signage to the public to attract customers to their business? One of Joe’s signs tells people the name of his business, and the other sign allows for Joe to tell passersby what new items are available at his store. Was the Preston Apple & Berry Farm sign obstructing roadways? No. These signs are up on a hillside. If you run into either of these signs, then you need your driver’s license revoked. Our local business owners take a risk of losing money every day they open their doors. Some days they make money and some days they lose money. We cannot afford to have the State of Minnesota creating roadblocks to success. We need jobs and we need to do everything we can to help our local businesses survive and hopefully thrive. As I’ve mentioned in past articles, 77 percent of Fillmore County businesses have five or less employees. We are small town America paying taxes to the State of Minnesota so they can put the screws to us in as many ways as possible. We are seeing drastic cuts in Local Government Aid, impacting our local city, county and educational services. Is it better to spend $679,160 on 12 people who run around the State of Minnesota telling local business owners they can not promote their business, while at the same time we cut teaching jobs and curriculum? Folks, that’s messed up if you ask me. And, this is just one more example of how our state wastes money. Yes, outdoor advertising does need regulation, but this could also be managed on a voluntary basis with reports filed from a local level to one person working for the state. Trust me, local businesses are always eager to keep their competitors honest and a voluntary system can be effective. Lastly, $987,516 is to be spent on the Historic Preston Overlook along Highway 52 in 2012, supported by a National Scenic Byways grant awarded to Southern Minnesota Historic Bluff Country with a 20 percent match from the Minnesota Department of Transportation. I’ve heard many people around Preston say that the entire overlook could be visually enhanced for as much as $150,000, and that’s generous. How on earth are we going to spend $987,516 on this project? As one local resident said, “Can you imagine if we took
some of that money and put it into the playground project that Tonya Keim has worked so diligently to raise funds for?” Yes, we would have a new playground and then some. The problem is that state and federal grants are created all the time, with our taxpaying dollars, with no real plan for how those dollars will be spent. The government works completely opposite of the private sector. In the private sector, we generate funding for a specific purpose. A bank won’t lend you
money unless you have a detailed capital and operating budget with a feasible projected outcome. In the public sector, we generate funding and then say, “OK, how should we spend this money? Well, let’s just have everybody make their requests and then we’ll prioritize who gets what amount.” I’m sorry, but I don’t understand. We are busting our butts to keep the Titanic of Minnesota moving forward with our tax dollars, and they continue to make one bad decision after another.
Letter about the State of MN To the Editor, The State of MN is anti-business. Last Thursday a man from the state of MN Division of Outdoor Advertising Control Agent stopped and told us our sign by the end of our driveway was on state property and had to be removed. He said it should have been moved a long time ago, and we could be fined $700 if we didn’t move it. If we didn’t move it, HE would remove it. Before Joe could even respond, he abruptly turned and walked out the door. He then proceeded down the driveway, unplugged the electrical outlet from the sign and dragged it across our driveway to the other side. We have never in our 26 years in
business been treated so rudely or unfairly by a state employee. After the road construction in 2005, the state supervisors and construction workers helped us put our sign back. They agreed the sign was OK with part of it on our property and part of it on state property. It was OK there for seven years, why does it have to be moved now? What ever happened to common sense? This sign has a light on it, so now when it gets dark we have no sign with a light on it. Do people really think we’re open until 6pm?? This was a definite abuse of power by the State of Minnesota. Joe and Carol Gosi Preston Apple and Berry Farm Preston, MN
Letter about frac sand To the Editor, Due to recent coverage in local newspapers of some township board meetings, you may be aware of the controversy surrounding “frac sand.” It is hitting close to home, especially in the Chosen Valley about a mile north of Chatfield. I want to encourage every citizen of SE Minnesota to make an effort to educate themselves about the issues involved with “frac sand” mining and/or processing and the technique of “fracking” to recover natural gas. The Internet is an invaluable tool in the search for knowledge. Here are two links you might find helpful. http://www.pitquarry-digital. com/pitquarry/201108?pg=4#pg24 This is the cover story about White Gold in the August, 2011 issue of Pit & Quarry. I believe this article provides a fair and balanced overview of what is at stake. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msV9ciDqvJA This is a link is to a YouTube video called Frac Sand Mine Neighbors. Residents of Maiden Rock, WI comment.
Because there is so much controversy about potential health, environmental, and economic damage that may result from such operations, I encourage all Counties and/or Townships in SE Minnesota to place a one year, renewable, moratorium on the approval of all applications involving “frac sand” mining and/or processing (washing). I further request that all Counties and/or Townships in SE Minnesota require Environmental Assessment Worksheets (EAW) as part of ALL “frac sand” mining and/or processing (washing) applications regardless of the number of acres involved in the application. Mine is only one voice. Join the chorus. Make your opinion known in a peaceful and thoughtful dialog. I do not care which side of the issue you ultimately come down on as long as that position can be supported with logical and informed reasoning. Try to leave emotions out of it. We owe it to the future of our community to do what we think is best. Mary Jane Christopherson Fountain, MN
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Kristin Suzanne Easley Kristin Suzanne Easley, 19, of Preston, died Friday, November 11, 2011, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Kristin was born on May 13, 1992, in Rochester, the daughter of Thomas and Barb (Hinders) Easley. She graduated Kristin Easley from Fillmore Central High School, Harmony, Minn., in 2010. After high school, she lived with her sister Kayla in Cresco and spent time with Ayden and Hailee, and also went trucking with her father. She was attending Northeast Iowa Community College in Calmar, Iowa, majoring in Psychology. Kristin loved shoes and had an extensive collection. She is survived by her parents, Thomas and Barb of Preston; two brothers; SSgt. of the USMC, Joshua (Jessica) Easley of Phoenix, Az., and Darryn Easley of Preston; three sisters; Amanda Easley of Seattle, Wa.; Kayla Easley of Cresco, Ia.; and Katelin Easley of Preston. One niece, Hailee, and nephew Ayden Easley of Cresco, Ia. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather Kneal Hinders. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 19, 2011, at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston with Pastor Mike Baker offi-
Daniel L. Hanson Daniel L. Hanson, age 51, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Chatfield, died of cancer Monday, November 14, 2011, at Community Hospice in Jacksonville. He was born December 15, 1959, in Rochester, the son of Stanley and Phyllis (Pavlish) Hanson. Dan was an executive chef and worked in the hotel and hospitality industry. He married Sherie Elstad of Kellogg, May 3, 1991. Together they owned and operated the Wabasha Resort, Wabasha, MN and Bake My Day, Winnebago, MN for a few years. He is survived by his wife, Sherie Hanson, Jacksonville, FL; children, Eric (Caroline) Tentis, Minot, ND, Angela Tentis, and Vincent Tentis, both of Jacksonville, FL; grandson, Vincent Tentis II, Minot, ND; father, Stanley Hanson, Chatfield, MN; brothers, David Hanson, Tempe, AZ, Matt (Laura) Hanson, Chatfield, MN; father-in-law, Richard Elstad, Wabasha, MN; brothersin-law, Alan Elstad, La Crosse, WI, Russell (Wendy) Elstad, Nelson, WI; sisters-in-law, Robin (Dennis) Ender, Lake City, MN, Kathleen (Richard) Leopold, Shakopee, MN; six nieces and four nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis and his mother-in-law, Alice Elstad. Daniel received a degree in music and graduated with honors from Stout in Menomonie, WI. Daniel had a real passion for food. He was an Executive Chef
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and Master Baker in many states including Minnesota, California, Arizona, Florida, and also in Australia. He was a Food and Beverage Director, a Certified Food Handler, and Taught Culinary School. A memorial service was held on Monday, November 21, 2011, at the Abbott Funeral Home in Wabasha with the Reverend Roger Claxton officiating. The Abbott Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Lois Arlene Pederson Housker Lois Housker of Mabel, Minnesota passed away November 8, 2011. She had many hobbies; quilting for charity, crocheting, Norwegian baking, reading, cancer hats, and baby caps. She loved going to spend time with her daughters and son in law. Her dear husband Ray, infant daughter, and parents, Lester and Helen Pederson preceded her in death. Survived by two daughters; Cheryll Housker of Ormond Beach, Florida and Nancy (Robert) Leistikow of Maui, Hawaii; four sisters, Beverly Hanson of Lanesboro, Minnesota; La Vonne Rodenberg of La Crosse, Wisconsin; Donna (Stanley) Barr of New Richmond, Wisconsin; Eileen Goyette of La Crosse, Wisconsin; and one brother Robert (Claudine) Pederson of Chatfield, Minnesota; and many nieces and nephews. She also had two special extended families. Mark, Heidi, Katie and Matt Hotvedt. Katie and Matt were always “special” and were kept close to her heart. Mike and Pat Kloss were also “special” to Mom. Lois’s sweet and loving spirit will be sorely missed by all who knew her. The family thanks the wonderful neighbors for checking in on her. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Cremation Society of Minnesota is in charge of arrangements. Wanda A. Koliha Wanda A. Koliha, 87, of Harmony, Minn. passed away at the See OBITUARIES Page 8
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
Monday, November 21, 2011 rized to write amendments to the Nuisance Ordinance as recommended by the Planning Commission. The amendments will allow the city to manage nuisance problems more quickly and efficiently while conforming to Minnesota State Statute standards. •Young explained the improvements being made at the Center for the Arts including sidewalk, handrails and more are
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be collected in 2012. There was no comment from the public. Having heard no disputes from the public, the council authorized the city clerk to “prepare documentation that would cause the county auditor to collect the delinquent utilities with taxes payable in 2012.” •The city attorney was autho-
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an ordinance regulating signs in commercial districts, and amendments to the ordinance regulating nonconforming buildings. •Councilor Ken Jacobson reported that a proposal to add to the contract for the staff of the CCTV was discussed in the Personnel Committee. The committee wants to see if there is someone interested in a part time position as an assistant to administrator Craig Manahan.
being funded with USDA funds through the Small Cities Development Program. The city is required to provide an “in kind” match which is coming mostly from repair of sidewalks which were in the city’s sidewalk plan. •The second consideration and the publication of four ordinances were approved including a language correction in the ordinance for granting variances, an ordinance allowing for chickens,
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Harmony Health Care Center in Harmony, on Thursday, November 10, 2011. Wanda was born on October 6, 1924, to Michael and Ella (Peterson) Scanlon in rural Granger, MN. She attended Bristol Center Schools, and then graduated from Harmony High School in 1942. Wanda then went on to Normal Training to teach at York and Bristol Center. She married Robert Koliha on December 30, 1945, in St. Columbian Catholic Church in Preston, Minn. Together they lived in Minneapolis, Minn., until moving to a farm in York Township in 1950. They farmed there until 1985. They then retired to Harmony. She was active in the Harmony American Legion Auxiliary, and the Harmony Hospital Unit. She enjoyed playing cards, traveling,
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and spending time with family. Wanda is survived by two sons, Robyn (Sue) of St. Louis Park, Minn., and Rodney (Lynda) of Harmony, Minn., a daughter Rochelle (Julian) Wick of Richfield, Minn., nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and a niece. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a granddaughter, Renee Wick, and her brother, Keith. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, November 14, 2011, at Nativity Catholic Church in Harmony, Minn. Burial was in Bristol Center Cemetery. Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony handled the arrangements. Bernice L. Lichty Bernice Leona Mensink, 86 of Spring Valley, was born on July 14, 1925, in York Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota to Leland and Hazel (Bessingpas) Mensink. She died on November
12, 2011, at the Spring Valley Care Center. Bernice attended Spring Valley area schools and she married Russell Lichty on February 12, 1944, in the Cherry Grove E.U.B. Church. They farmed in Fillmore and Olmsted County where Bernice Lichty she was a farm wife and homemaker. She also worked at the Olmsted Community Hospital as a cook, retiring in 1989. Bernice was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 57 years who passed away on June 13, 2001. She remained on the farm until February 2009, when she moved to Spring Valley Senior Living. Bernice is survived by two sons, Richard (Barbara) of Rochester, Lyndon (Cynthia) of Litchfield,
and one daughter, Janice (James E. Earley) of Fountain; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and one sister, Eleanor (Arnold Crary) of Plainview, Minnesota. Funeral services for Bernice L. Lichty were Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at Evangel United Methodist Church in Rochester, Minnesota with the Reverend Jeff Utecht officiating. Burial was at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester. Denny Smith Denny Smith, age 64, of Spring Valley died Saturday November 12, 2011, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield where he had resided for a short time. Dennis Gerald “Denny” Smith was born October 2, 1947, in Wykoff, MN to Gerald and Virginia (Schmidt) Smith. He attended school through the 8th grade, and was united in marriage to Evelyn P. Gehrking of Spring Valley and they were later divorced. They had one child, Dawn. He later married Susan Aarsvold, and they later divorced. They had one child, Dallas. Denny was an auto mechanic at Peterson Motors in Spring Valley. He later worked construction for
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The Working Mom By Tammy Danielson Well, that is… One of my favorite cartoons from Randy Glasbergen shows a woman working in her office and on the phone with her husband saying, “I’ll be home late. I’ve joined a support group for women who need a reason to stay at work until the house is picked up and dinner is on the table.” Unfortunately, I haven’t found that group’s meeting night or location yet and, ironically enough, not sure I have the time to attend. When it comes to finding that balance between work and home, my trick seems to be finding what you love to do and just doing it. For example, when I started making jewelry, loved it, and wanted a beading room of my own, I made it happen. Well, that is, after my husband left for his snowmobile trip and was
away for four days—just enough time to move furniture and paint everything. Well, that is, except the corners and trim (he’s the perfectionist and, on my best day painting and his worst day, he would still be the hands down winner). OK...bad example. Oh, I know! There was that time that I wanted to paint old furniture like my shabby chic sister-in-law, Nic. After finding an old dresser for a rock bottom price, my plan was to paint it glossy black like the magazine style ads and be super trendy! A funny thing about taking on new projects; this wannabe hip chic should realize her limits. Again with the painting. My hubby wondered why I needed more than ½ inch of newspaper to catch spills (remember he is a paintbrush wizard) but gave in and
put down a couple of more sheets. Alas, I had out the mineral spirits within the first 15 minutes and was cleaning the flicks of black paint on my white SUV and everything else within five feet of the paint scene. My husband arrived home to kindly ask, “you ARE putting on a second coat aren’t you?” Well, that is, he offered to finish it for me as he put his good eye on the run spots, additional paint splattered on the garage floor, and spots oh-to-close to his snowmobile. So, as I think of my favorite cartoon and was thinking of the support I get as a working mom, it hit me how much support I DO get with my husband just letting me do all of the things that make me happy, though sometimes it teeters on the edge of too much…hey, but who doesn’t like making jewelry to sell at shows and online, judging cooking contests, couponing and starting a neighborhood coupon club, volunteering, fundraising for charity, organizing a craft show, singing, oh, and writing a newspaper article? Totally happy things! So, working moms, put in a frozen pizza every once in a while, let the
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the entire city. This method has been used before as a fallback option for projects that were an atypical situation and not eligible for other types of funding. “It’s unusual,” adds Bubany, “but not uncommon.” The bonds will be competitive in nature. The proposed interest rate, provided by Bubany, is 4.3 percent, but Bubany believes he’s added “fluff” to that figure. Rates are currently very good, but it’s unclear what the rates will be when proposals are received this coming February. The term of the loan will be through 2035 and will include a call option for early payment, if possible. “You will have the right to reject all bids,” noted Bubany, “should FEMA decide to throw some cash at you.” The statement elicited a chuckle from the council. The city has set a public hearing on the approval of the Tax Abatement Resolution for January 23, 2012. The city has also taken preliminary steps on the possible purchase of Litscher’s Processing which is adjacent to the site of the proposed new library. at
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The EDA had recommended the purchase of the parcel and building utilizing $150,000 in funding through the Brownfield Grant. The grant was originally designated for the purchase and demolition of older or blighted properties within the city. The funds must be used by December or the city would forfeit the grant and need to repay $107,000 that has already been used for the site of the proposed library. “If the library doesn’t go there, do we have to pay it all back?” asked Councilor Ted Roberton. This is not the case however, and it was argued that the city could simply put a park in the location, per the “public use” terms of the grant and still keep the funds. “I have a huge concern with how many buildings the city is owning around town,” noted Councilor Mark Honsey. Councilor Robert Dahl agreed with the sentiment and questioned the loss of taxes paid to the city should it proceed with the purchase. According to City Administrator Steve Sarvi, the property yields roughly $2,200 each year in taxes, less than a third of which come to the city. Not wanting to make a decision without the full attendance of the council, the city will move ahead only with the preparation of paperwork, including a purchase agreement and title work, so that there will be no
delay if it is approved. Noting the deadline on the funds, any delays cannot be afforded. Should the council move at its next meeting, November 28, to purchase the parcel, the agreement will include the pay off of all existing revolving and/or flood recovery loan funds. In addition, the agreement would provide Litscher the means to lease the premises through April to help facilitate his retirement planning. Tom Serie, proprietor of F&L Development, Inc. has filed a demand for arbitration against
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the city. Serie sites no damages, but rather funds, and claims wrongdoing in the city’s actions. “We obviously think otherwise,” stressed Sarvi. “We asked him to take action and none was taken.” “They missed their deadlines,” added Roberton. “Why are we even going through it?” The city has submitted data, such as minutes and other documentation, to Serie’s legal coun-
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sel. Meanwhile, though this is not a lawsuit, the city has been assigned a litigator by the League of Minnesota Cities. “We’re all shaking our heads,” continued Sarvi. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, November 28, at 6:30pm, at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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The 6th graders wrote some very inspirational original essays entitled “What Veterans Day Means to Me” or “My Favorite Veteran” Six students shared their essays at our Ceremony:
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Above are Area Veterans and MC of Ceremonies - Ron Scheevel. Below are members of the Ladies Auxillary.
5/6th choir sang 2 selections “Armed Forces Medley” honoring all branches of the armed forces and “This is America” in honor of all servicemen and women.
Iron Pour Project The high school art department at Fillmore Central is looking ahead to this year’s iron pour project with local artist Karl Unnasch. The iron pour project is an annual project now in its 4th year, each year being completely funded by outside donations from the community. The project started in 2009, giving students the opportunity to work in a new and rare 3-dimensional medium and process. This process includes students first
creating a unique design, which is then transferred onto a sand based mold, where students then create a relief carving. This mold carving is then filled to create an iron tile, which is then added into the iron pour installation located in the gym stairwell in the Fillmore Central High School building. Karl has continued his work with Fillmore Central each spring, making this project and art medium available to the students. Due to the scheduling
of high school level art classes for this school year, the iron pour project will be during the first weeks in December. The Iron pour’s focus and goal is strictly to benefit the students. It gives them a unique ability to leave their mark and message behind in the school using art. If you would like to donate towards this years Iron Pour project, please direct your donations to Carrie Mathison at Fillmore Central High School before Friday, December 9.
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Upcoming Concerts The 5-12 Holiday Band Concert will be on Monday, December 5th at 7:30pm in the Harmony Varsity Gym. Both Jazz Bands and all three concert bands will be performing. The K-6 Christmas Concert will be Monday, December 12, 2011, at 7:00pm in the Preston Stage Gym. Everybody is welcome to attend. The 7-12 Holiday Vocal Concert will be on Monday, December 19 at 7:30pm at Harmony.
On Monday, November 7, ten Fillmore Central High School Band members participated in the annual Three Rivers Conference Honors Music Festival. The event took place at Lewiston-Altura High School. The band was conducted by Mr. Randy Blaser, from Winona, Minnesota. The band, comprised of approximately 80 members, rehearsed all day and performed for a full house in the evening. F-C Band students performing included (front row L-R) Janelle Christensen,Jessie Tammel, Logan Whitehill, Mike Walsh, Gwen Petrillo and (back row L-R) Mat Bradley, Andrea Nolan, Ryan Mayer, Nick Ebner, and Kerri Dornink.
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The Fillmore Central 7th grade had a glorious trip to Eagle Bluff Learning Center, Oct 31st - Nov 2nd! They would love to thank their sponsors for helping make this event possible: Harmony Fire Department, Preston Fire Department, F&M Community Bank of Preston, First SE Bank of Harmony, First State Bank of Fountain, Harmony Lions, Grandview Memorial Gardens. The students enjoyed dorm life, great food, the ropes course, campfire fun, and lots of hiking through the trails to practice identifying habitats, trees, and using GPS devices. There were presentations on bats then raptors and some teamwork building tasks too. It was a super experience for all!
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SEMEP seeks moratorium on silica mining until Environmental Assessment Worksheets (EAW) are completed. An EAW is required for any sand, gravel or quarry operation that encompasses more than 40 acres. With the postponements the mining issues were no longer on the agenda. Over twenty people were in attendance wanting to express their concerns over the possible introduction of silica mining. Williams distributed a statement from SEMEP to the commissioners and insisted that mining is not mentioned
By Karen Reisner David Williams speaking for Southeastern Minnesotans for Environmental Protection (SEMEP) attempted to convey their concerns about the mining of silica sand in Fillmore County at the Planning Commission’s November 17 meeting. Originally, Conditional Use Permit (CUP) applications were on the agenda for John and Sandra Rein, Holt Township, and Randy and Karolyn Boyum, Pilot Mound Township. However, these were postponed
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Iki Evim Var By Sam Stocker While many readers may be thinking that the high school author of this article may have made a serious spelling error, I disagree. The three simple words above are correctly spelled... in Turkish. While meaningly for many, for me these Sam Stocker words represent ten months of strong emotions, hard work, and
uncountable memories. Translated: I have two homes. My ‘year’ as an exchange student in Turkey actually began just over two years ago when I announced to my family that I wished to leave the safety of small-town Minnesota and fling myself into a very foreign country where I would know no one and be able to speak next to nothing. Needless to say, it came as a surprise; exchange is not a common dream among American teens. Still, I was determined to try. I applied to a State Department-sponsored, language-focused scholarship with hopes of going to Turkey. Several
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essays, phone calls, e-mails, one phone interview, and five months later, I received an e-mail informing me I had been accepted to the program. Then came the four months of waiting, preparing, and learning as much as I could about Turkey, then Samsun (my city), then, finally, my host family. On the morning of August 31, 2010, I boarded a plane and headed from Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport to LaGuardia International Airport in New York City. I boarded alone, leaving my family on the other side of the glass. When the lady at the gate announced it was time for everyone to board, the tears came. I would not be seeing my family for almost 300 days (298 to be exact), and the thought frightened me. I stood there, and told my mom I didn’t want to go. All the excitement was gone. All the desire to learn a new language and culture that still hid somewhere inside of me was gone. All I thought about was how
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I was leaving everything known and safe to go to a place I had never seen and to live with people I had never met. In that moment, I concluded that I must be insane to be doing this. I landed in Samsun on September 5, 2010. I would not leave Turkey until June 25, a long ten months later. I could easily fill this entire newspaper with stories from that year. How do I even begin? Language, food, people, religion, Turkish high school, Turkish language school (three hours a day, five days a week), music, weddings, emotions, friends, travel, NSLI-Y (my scholarship program) and AFS (the implementing program). This list is just a beginning. Today I am back in the United States of America sitting in the same room I did when I first applied to go abroad. The almost 300 days are finished and gone. I have been home over four months. Being home is amazing and very hard to describe. The conviction that I am insane has been pushed aside (it did
pop into my head more than once throughout the year). Even though I am not insane, I am not like most of the other students at my small rural high school in Lanesboro, Minnesota. Those ten months have taught me and changed me, sometimes without my knowing, other times with a conscience decision I had to make. I have not only seen a different way of life, I have lived it. With that, I have also seen American lifestyle and values in a new light. One of the biggest things I learned during my exchange year was a new language. Though this may seem like a very ordinary thing to encounter while living in a foreign country, I find it just as interesting as gender roles or food, or even how dating is viewed in Samsun, Turkey. Learning a new language through immersion was extremely difficult even with the help of three-hour language classes every day. You are forced to use new grammar daily and almost immediately after learnSee STUDENT Page 17
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ing if you want to improve communication with the people around you. It is not like an American classroom setting where you can cram all the vocabulary and new grammar the night before the test and then look back in your notebook any time you forget during the year. I was required to learn and
retain new words daily and learn to use new grammar while I had a conversation. I am not saying there is a better way to learn the language, but I do say immersion is one of the hardest and most stress-filled methods. And the most rewarding. Every time I told my host sister to wait just one moment while I formed a sentence in my head using a new grammar, I would see her sit up just a bit. Then, if I said it
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correctly, the huge grin that spread across her face and her enthusiastic high five was enough praise and encouragement for me. Talking to new people for the first time was always a bit scary. I never knew if they would understand my sometimes broken Turkish, let alone my accent. Whenever someone complimented me or asked me how much I learned before coming (and I answered that I had literally known five words), I could not help but smile. When people were surprised I was an American because I ‘looked and acted Turkish’, I knew I was on the right track. I have changed a lot since the morning of August 31. I don’t regret going at all. Even with all the tears and hardships throughout the year
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(and there were plenty), I would never take back the year. The fact is, I can say I have two homes, two families, two lives. Was it worth it? Yes. Simply put: hayat güzeldir, hem de çok. Meaning? Life isn’t just
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Monday, November 21, 2011
State tops 300 traffic fatalities for year as Toward Zero Deaths conference convenes in Duluth ST. PAUL — Minnesota preliminary traffic deaths passed the 300 death mark this past weekend, but the 303 road fatalities in 2011 are well below the 357 at this time in 2010. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety projects 355 deaths for 2011 — which would mark a fourth consecutive annual drop in deaths and a 38 percent reduction in deaths from a decade ago. The projection also means the state is in reach of achieving its goal of 350 traffic deaths by 2014 three years early. The news comes as state traffic safety officials and stakeholders — law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians, engineers, public health officials, advocates and more — meet in Duluth, Nov. 16–17, for the Minnesota’s annual Toward Zero Deaths traffic safety conference. “Fewer people are getting killed, more motorists are buckling up, and there is a drop in alcohol-relat-
Birth Announcement Ava Kay Severson Pat and Melissa Severson of Preston, Minnesota are proud
ed incidents,” says Donna Berger, acting director of DPS Office of Traffic Safety. “But this progress is lost on the fact that preventable crashes are killing hundreds of people annually.” In the three-year period, 2008– 2010, 1,287 people were killed on Minnesota roads at an estimated economic impact of nearly $1.6 billion; thousands more suffered injuries during this same period. Traffic crashes are the leading killer of Minnesotans ages 2–34. The 2011 deaths to-date include 36 motorcyclists, 27 pedestrians and three bicyclists — each lower compared to its 2010 counts. July (46 deaths) and October (43 deaths) have been the deadliest months of the year in 2011 todate, with January (15) and March (19) the least deadly. Officials cite many factors for the trend of fewer road deaths, pointing to proactive efforts such as targeted enforcement and education campaigns; improved engineering; efficient trauma response; as well as
to announce the arrival of their daughter, Ava Kay. Ava was born on August 29, 2011. She weighed 6 lb. 5 oz. and was 18 3/4 inches long.
important legislation. Officials also credit driver behavior, safer vehicles, and note the economy may be factoring by causing motorists to drive at slower, safer speeds. What Is Toward Zero Deaths? TZD is the state’s cornerstone traffic safety initiative that is a partnership between DPS, MnDOT, Department of Health (MDH), the University of Minnesota and others. A primary vision of the TZD program is to create a safe driving culture in Minnesota in which motorists support a goal of zero road fatalities by practicing and promoting safe and smart driving behavior. Since the TZD program was established in 2003, traffic deaths have trended downward: 2003 — 655 deaths; 2004 — 567; 2005 — 559; 2006 — 494; 2007 — 510; 2008 — 455; 2009 — 421; 2010 — 411. TZD programming calls for local groups (law enforcement, engineers, EMTs, others) to partner and tailor safety solutions specific to Grandparents are Gene and Becky Severson of Chatfield, Minnesota and Stuart and Beverly Nelson of Fountain, Minnesota.
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Cattle Feeder Day Jerrold Tesmer, Extension Educator for Fillmore/Houston Counties The University of Minnesota Beef Team will present the 2011 Minnesota Cattle Feeder Days at four locations this D e c e m b e r. The Southeast Minne- Jerrold Tesmer sota location will be Thursday, December 8 at American’s Best Value Inn (for-
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Unemployment rate dips to 6.4 percent ST. PAUL - The state’s unemployment rate fell 0.5 percent to a seasonally adjusted 6.4 percent in October, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The U.S. unemployment rate was 9 percent in October. The state lost 6,100 jobs during the month, although some of the declines were offset by a revision in the September figures from 7,400 jobs lost to 1,900 jobs lost.
“Minnesota’s unemployment rate is at its lowest level since the U.S. financial crisis in November 2008,” said DEED Commissioner Mark Phillips. “We’re pleased to see continued improvement in some of the sectors that were hit the hardest by the recession, particularly construction.” Jobs in the construction sector in October were up year-overyear for the first time since April 2006. Professional and business services led all sectors in October with 2,200 new jobs, followed
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1:30 P.m.
Location: 6 Mi North of Mabel, MN on State Hwy 43 to Farm # 2 17173 State Hwy 43 & Just South on 431 Ave to Farm # 1 16684 431 Ave 2 Farms 300 Acres M/L Located in Preble Twp. Sections 28, 33 & 34 Fillmore County, MN in Rural Mabel, MN. Offered in 10 Parcels to Suit the Buyer. Note: Good Productive Farm Land High in CPI. The Farms have a base of 211 acres cropable. 189.2 Acre Corn Base 122 Bu Yield, 16.2 Acre Bean Base 34 Bu Yield, 5.2 Acre Wheat Base 38 Bu Yield Total of 210.6 Acre Base For More Information Contact: Barb Solum, 507-498-3406, Sandy Eiken 507-450-7071 Or Marge Storlie 507-498-3298 Terms: 10% Down Payment Dec. 7, 2011 balance due on possession w/ clear title on or before Feb. 15, 2012 Sale Subject to Probate Court Approval. Real Estate Closing Agent Timothy Murphy, Attorney, Caledonia, MN of Rippe, Hammell & Murphy Law Office. Announcements day of sale take precedence of printed material.
roger BAcon estAte mABel, mn Timothy Murphy Administrator SALe heLd AT MAbeL, MN AMerICAN LegIoN
Sweeney Auction Service Waukon IA 563-568-2464 • www.sweeneyauctionservice.com
Notice Upcoming Year End
by construction (up 1,700) and information (up 500). Mining and logging held steady for the month. Job losses occurred in education and health services (down 3,000), leisure and hospitality (down 2,000), financial activities (down 1,600), trade, transportation and utilities (down 1,500), other services (down 1,000), government (down 800) and manufacturing (down 600). Over the past year, the following sectors have gained jobs: professional and business services (up 6,500), education and health services (up 6,300), manufacturing (up 3,800), leisure and hospitality (up 3,600), trade, transportation and utilities (up 2,400), financial activities (up 1,100), construction (up 900), and logging and mining (up 100). Year-over-year job losses have occurred in government (down 3,100), other services (down 1,500) and information (down 800). In the state Metropolitan Statistical Areas, job gains occurred in the past year in the Mankato MSA (up 2.8 percent), Rochester MSA (up 1.7 percent) and Minneapolis-St. Paul MSA (up 1.2 percent). Job losses occurred in the St. Cloud MSA (down 1.3 percent) and the Duluth-Superior MSA (down 0.5 percent). DEED is the state’s principal economic development agency, promoting business recruitment,
Hellerud’s
CHristmas trees
Online Only
Cut your own tree.
Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2011
$30 Spruce First Item Selling at 10:00a a.m. To consign single item or a complete farm line call or Pine selling Tractors, combines, Heads,Gehling Planters,Auction Tillage Co., 507-765-2131. equipment, Hay & Forage equipment, Trucks, Trailers $40 Balsams are as soft as and all Other Types of Farm related items.
Advertising Deadline Tuesday, December 6, 2011 To consign a single item or a complete farm line in:
Minnesota- Iowa Wisconsin Contact Bruce Morgart 952-388-9274 bruce.mn@gmail.com
Don Wolter 605-881- 6789 dwolter@itctel.com
Kansas- NebraskaOklahoma Luke Stricker 785-846-8027 luker_59@yahoo.com
GehlinGOnlinellc GehlinGOnline.cOm Timed inTerneT AucTiOns
Balsam fragrance.
Open Nov. 24 - Dec. 23, 2011 Thursday-Sunday 8am - 5pm Monday - Wednesday call for appointment! look for the sign on the south side of Hwy 16 between Wykoff & spring Valley. Phone 507-346-2389 Wykoff Spring Valley #16 N 2.5 miles E W 3.5 mileg Sign 21405 165Th AvE SpriNg vAllEy, MN
1 mileg
Or contact Gehling Auction Co. 1-800-770-0347 gehling@gehling.com
South DakotaNorth Dakota
Balsams Freshly Cut frasers But with the added
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able in the feedlot business. Dr. Zehnder will discuss steps that should be taken to remain profitable in an era of extremely high input costs. “Considerations for Feedlot Facility Management” - panel led by Dr. Alfredo DiCostanzo, U of M Beef Team. With the unique feeding climate experienced in Minnesota and the upper Midwest, it is important to have feedlot facilities that allow for optimal cattle performance while maintaining a positive bottom line. Recent years have seen adaption of confinement facilities of varying type, which has brought about questions as to ideal facility type and proper facility man-
agement. This panel of producers and industry experts will discuss different facility types and how they can best be utilized. “U of M Beef Research Update” - U of M Beef Team. The U of M Beef Team has been very active in recent years conducting research that can be applied to upper Midwest feedlot operations. An overview of current and recent research will be provided, along with suggestions on how these results can be applied to your feedlot operation. For more information, visit the U of M Beef Center website. http://www.extension.umn.edu/ beef/
expansion and retention, workforce development, international trade and community development. For more details about
the agency and our services, visit us at www.PositivelyMinnesota. com. Follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/PositivelyMN.
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.
Real estate, HouseHold & ColleCtible
auCtion
Saturday, December 10, 2011 • 10:30 A.M. 215 North Maple St. Mabel, MN RogeR baCon estate Administrator Timothy Murphy
Real estate sells at 12 noon
This is an opportunity to buy a well-maintained 3 bedroom home located on a beautiful corner lot in Mabel, MN. This home has 1 Full Bath & ½ Bath, along with abundant storage, nice woodwork, deck & large 2 car garage w/ shop area. Taxes $1380 ProPerTy INSPecTIoN DATe: Saturday November 26, 2011 10:00 A.M.- 12:00 Noon or to view property contact: Barb Solum 507-498-3406, Sandy Eiken 507-450-7071, or Marge Storlie 507-498-3298 Terms: 10% Down Payment December 10, 2011 balance due on possession w/ clear title on or around February 15, 2012. Sale subject to probate court approval. Real Estate Closing Agent Timothy Murphy Attorney, Caledonia, MN of Rippe, Hammell& Murphy Law Office. Annoucements made day of sale take precedence over printed material.
Also Selling Household, 05 chevy Pickup, JD 445 Mower & More
Sweeney Auction Service Waukon IA 563-568-2464 • www.sweeneyauctionservice.com
DEALER
NOTICE UPCOMING
LENDER
YEAR END CONSIGNMENT 9:30 A.M.
Thursday, December 29, 2011 SALE SITE: Gehling Implement and Auction Co. Preston, Minnesota
Selling Tractors, Combines, Heads, Tillage Equipment, Hay and Forage Equipment, Planters, and All Other Types Farm Machinery, Trucks, Trailers, and All Other Farm Related items and Vehicles. Advertising Deadline: Thursday, December 8, 2011. To consign a single item, a complete farm line or for more information call: Gehling Auction Co. 1-800-770-0347. www.gehlingauction.com or email: gehling@gehlingauction.com
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Monday, November 21, 2011
CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY, NOV. 22 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. 23 Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-5pm. 1300 West Tracy Rd. Spring Valley.* Preston Area Community Thanksgiving Eve Worship- St. Columban Catholic Church, 6:30 pm- Community Choir Rehearsal. 7:30 pm- Worship followed by refreshments and fellowship.
THURSDAY, NOV. 24 Free Senior Coffee, 9am, Heritage Grove, Harmony.* Storyhour, Harmony Public Library, 225 3rd Ave. SW, 11:00 – 11:45, Preschool ages, No School No Storyhour.* 9th Annual Complimentary Thanksgiving Dinner, Lanesboro United Methodist Church, 11:30am-1pm. Open to everyone. Canton Senior Citizens meet at 1pm for cards and visiting, Canton Community Center.*
Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm. Fountain Lutheran Church, south Main St. and Highway 52.* MONDAY, NOV. 28 Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.*
TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) Meeting, Spring Valley Care Center Activity Room. Weigh-in from 5:456 p.m. Meeting from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Questions contact Judy at 507-346-2469.* NA Meeting, 7:00pm, United Methodist Church, downstairs, Preston. Call Jay for info 507-765-4979. *
FRIDAY, NOV. 25 Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St. Chatfield.* Harmony AA meeting, 8pm, Harmony Community Center, 3rd Ave SW, Meeting Room 1. Call 507-886-3240 for info.* SUNDAY, NOV. 27 Elstad Community Choir Cantata - A Journey of Advent. Elstad Lutheran Church, 5pm. NA Meeting, 7:00pm, United Methodist Church, downstairs, Preston. Call Jay for info 507-765-4979. *
This week’s Sudoku puzzle solutions are located on page 23.
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ProfeSSional Guide dentAL
ACCOUntAnts
Preston office
will continue to be open for your convenience!
major & company tax preparation, accounting & payroll services enrolled agents
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Personalized service to accommodate your needs. Accounting, Auditing, Tax Preparation 209 St. Anthony Street, PreSton, Mn 55965 507-765-2180 or 507-765-3671
(507) 864-7773
• Family Dental Care • Cosmetic Dentistry/Whitening • New Patients Always Welcome
* Complete Family Care * Cosmetic Dentistry
* Dentures/Partials * Tooth Colored Fillings
New Patients Welcome! 507-346-7281 823 N. Broadway Ave, Spring Valley, MN
Tim mcLAughLin, eA
Pamela ristau, cPa
208 S. Elm Street Rushford, MN
Keith Casella, D.M.D. • Chalsey Niece, D.D.S.
409 Spring Ave., Preston, MN 55965 • 507-765-4444
Ron SchReieR, eA
Gary M. Marcoux, d.d.S.
MediCAL
insURAnCe F&M Insurance servIces
Assisted Living
Park lane estates assisted living 111 Fillmore Place SE Preston, MN 55965 507-765-9986
“Where Life Begins Again” preston@kccompaniesinc.com
COUnseLing 8:00am - 4:30pm, Mon-Fri 1-800-422-0161 www.zumbromhc.org
65 Main Avenue North, Harmony Marcy Allen, LPC; Paul Broken, MA; Mark Bronson, MS, LICSW; Alan Rodgers, LGSW Psychotherapy, psychiatry, case management, adult rehab mental health services, domestic violence
VicTiM serVices
- a service of DFO Community Corrections.
Sexual Assault Program ~ Victim/Witness Assistance Program Advocacy, information & assistance for victim/survivors of sexual assualt & other felony crimes. Community & professional education & consultation. Located in the Fillmore County Court House - Preston, MN Mon-fri 765-2805 or call 24 hr crisis line Toll-free 1-877-289-0636 All services are free & confidenital
To advertise your business in the professional guide call or email us today! 507-765-2151 or 1-800-599-0481 (Toll-free in 507 area) ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Wa l t e r B r a d l e y , FIc Financial associate
102 Sheridan Lanesboro, mn 55949
507-467-3370
21267B
MediCAL
©2003 Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
phARMACy
Witt’s Pharmacy “Wellness is our Business”
115 West Jessie Street • Rushford, MN 55971 (507)864-2153 44 Main Avenue N Harmony, MN 55939 (507)886-2322
137 West Main Street Spring Grove, MN 55974 (507)498-5509
615 West Esch Drive Caledonia, MN 55921 (507)725-3328
306 Main Suite 103 LaCrescent, MN 55947 (507)895-8784
This space is available for your business!
FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, November 21, 2011
Classifieds
Call 507-765-2151 or 800-599-0481 (in 507 area code) FAX 507-765-2468 or e-mail: news@fillmorecountyjournal.com
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
EXMARK ZERO TURN MOWERS Jonsered Chainsaws, Grass N Brush trimmers plus blowers. Repair, Service & Sales at South Branch Outdoor Equipment, Preston, MN. 507-765-4979. s9/26tfn- o
BILL’S GUN SHOP. Hours 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm M-F, Sat 8am to 8pm. Sunday by appt. We buy, sell, trade & repair. 1-1/4 miles south of Carimona, 19708 Kava Rd, Preston. 507-765-2762. s9/29eow- o
Patio/wall flat rock for sale. Have 7 4’x4’ pallets stacked 2’ to 3’ high of flat rock. Asking $100 a pallet. Call 507-4595040 s3tfn- x
For sale: used washer and dryer. $175/ pair. Lanesboro, MN. 507-259-3550. s21,28- x
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
FARM
Rochester, MN 866-657-4910 www.valleyfeatherlite.com
103 20th St. NE, Stewartville , MN ~ Just off Hwy 63
20' and 24' a pac h e F e e d e r Wag o n s
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New & Used TRAILeRs
• New Featherlite 7x20 Stock • New Featherlite 7x24 Stock Used eqUIpMeNT AvAILAbLe • New Featherlite 16' Bumper • Bobcat S150 Cab • NH L160 • New Featherlite 20' Wd Flr skId LoAdeRs • Bobcat 963 Cab • Bobcat S175 Cab • Case 1845C • '07 Featherlite 24' Stock Combo • Bobcat S205 Cab • Bobcat S130 Cab • New Featherlite 16' GN Stock • Bobcat T190 Cab • NH L180 Cab • (2) 16' Diamond D Livestock TRAcToR • '98 Featherlite 20' Stock Combo • JD 4640 sold • IH 460 • IH Super H • '87 20' Featherlite Stock • IH 240 • MF 1540 MFWD
Do you have more DVDs or Music CDs than you need?
DOERR Farm Service. Bobcat rentals with attachments. Pick up & delivery. Call 507-259-6740. f15tfn- eow- o Hay for sale: 250 round bales, 4x4, net-wrapped, $50/ton. 2010 first crop. 507864-8080. f14,21- x
Wonderful family holiday gift: Olehauser 7 foot slate top pool table. Complete with balls, 4 cues, and other accessories. New felt. 507-281-3358 or 507-288-2366. s14,21- x
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EZ-GO & Yamaha GOlf Carts SaleS & Service New & USed
Donate them to your local library. Contact your library for more information.
Ivan Vreeman harmony, mn 507-273-6928
Professional service Guide
ClEaNINg
plUmbINg
CONSTRUCTION
servicemaster of Chatfield
Specializing in Roofing
Professional Cleaning ~
• Remodel • New Home Construction • Siding • Replacement Windows • Concrete Sidewalks • Flat Pours Licensed & Insured #20450126
Carpet, Furniture, Floors, Furnace Duct Cleaning, Fire & Water Damage, Janitorial Service.
The clean you expect Jeff Hebl, owner The service you deserve 507-467-4798 • Lanesboro, MN
CONSTRUCTION
www.duanegilbertsonconstruction.com
and Cabinetry
• Custom Cabinets • Roofing • siding H:507-268-4949
Fountain, MN
• Remodeling • gaRages • sheds & moRe C:507-272-3624 Lic# 20474301
HungeRHolt caRpentRy • Marty HungerHolt, 507-467-2203 • randy HarMon, 507-467-2410 • ricHard nepstad, 507-765-3621
Mn contractors lic. #20382343
MELDAHL CONSTRUCTION INC. PETERSON, MN 55962 • 507-875-2496 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: Grain Bin ConstruCtion
We Carry • Dryers • Grain Bins for Drying & Storage -Fans -Heaters -Roof Vents -Floors (And More!)
& Tear Down , Millwright, Grain Legs, Auger, and Conveyor Construction, Concrete Construction.
30 Ton, 136 ft Boom Truck Service
Schulte BuilderS
Dave’s Plumbing & Heating, Air Conditioning LLC
New Homes & Pole Barns Remodeling & New Additions
Appliance Sales & Service • New & Used New Construction & Remodeling • In-Floor Heat • Drain Cleaning Call Dave or Dempsey • Cell: 507-259-4238 or 507-259-4239
Mabel, MN •507-459-0401
20 Yrs Experience • Quality Craftmanship
126 St. Anthony Street, Preston, MN • Bus. 765-2173
ElECTRICal
507-493-5282 • Free Estimates
J.W. ElEctric • CommerCial • trenChing
Many Years of Experience
the First Bin DesiGneD For the 21st Century
norse valley construction
27042 Deep River Road • Lanesboro, MN 55949 www.norsevalleyconstruction.com
• Decorative concrete Doug Johnson • (507) 450-9007 • Lanesboro • Post Frame & Cody Johnson • (507) 421-5913 • Chatfield Farm BuilDing rePair
adverTise your business
Calls welcomed any time!
507-765-2405 BRUMM’S PLUMBING & HEATING, LLc
Plumbing & Heating
Let Me “PLug” you Into A better DeAL
For all your building and remodeling needs.
308 St. Anthony St., Preston • Furnace • Drain Cleaning
• New Homes • Remodeling • Air Conditioning
Taylor ouTdoor Wood SToveS ~ radianT Floor HeaTing a-Maize-ing HeaT Corn FurnaCeS & BoilerS ~ gaS FurnaCeS & BoilerS air CondiTioning ~ SepTiC SySTeMS ~ neW ConSTruCTion ~ reModeling Free eSTiMaTeS ~ inSured
DAN SERFLING
www.diamondshelters.com
Plumbing & Heating
Tony Brumm • Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507)493-5507 • Cell:507-251-9212
Diamond Shelter Sales of Minnesota, LLC
25988 County 14 Preston, MN 55965 Ph/Fax 507-765-2537 Cell 507-951-0731
Al lArson & sons
Joel Walbridge Fountain, mn
• residential • Farm
(507) 268-4367 Cell (507) 273-0829
Dave Swenson Don Tollefsrud Matt Swenson lic. #008399pJ
JON WILLFORD MN. Plb. Lic. 4388 M
haRdWaRE Fast, Friendly, Honest service!!
kingSley Mercantile & rental
507-886-2323 • Toll Free 877-886-2323 PO BOx 214 • 2 Main ave. n., HarMOny, Mn 55939 Kerry & Jane Kingsley, Owners • www.kingsleymercantile.com
• Rodents • Ants • Cockroaches • Asian Beetles • Other Pests
Pest COntROl licensed Professional exterminator Commercial/Residential Charlotte Treat Free Estimates Call 507-251-0589 • charlotte.treat@yahoo.com
To adverTise your business
Call 507-765-2151 1-800-599-0481 or email ads@fillmoreCounTyjournal.Com
vis
lic. #7046
MIkE WILLFORD
Box 322 LANESBORO • 507-467-2240 HARmONy • 507-886-2008
pROpaNE gaS KRuegel gaS SeRvice ProPane service installation delivery
pEST CONTROl Charlotte’s Web
lic. #008744pJ
PLUMBING & HEATING, INC.
Maytag Amana Husqvarna
Appliances • Hardware • Small Engines • Furnace • Air Conditioning Commercial & Residential Repair
• Insured • Septic systems • New Construction • Remodeling
1-800-464-6121
SERVING SOUTHERN MN SINCE 1954
SaTEllITE SERVICES Craig Stortz #PL07718
Power Limited Licensed
Stortz Satellite
Nick Stortz #PL07719
Serving the Tri-State area Residential & Commercial Accounts for Direct TV & Dishnet. Cable - Phone - internet - Wiring Canton, MN
www.fillmorecountyjournal.com
Toll Free 866-862-5397 Bus 507-743-8486 Cell 507-259-1454
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, November 21, 2011
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
LOST/FOUND
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
Top Pay on Excellent runs! Regional runs, steady miles, frequent hometime, new equipment. Automatic detention pay! CDL-A, 6 mos. exp. required. 866-3224039. www.Drive4Marten.com. EEOE/ AAP h21- o
HOPPER COMPANY: Sign-on bonus! OTR Drivers: 250,000 miles, 24 years old. Bonuses & benefits. Apply now, start January. F&M Transport, West Fargo, ND: 701/282-0476. MCAN.
Missing since 11/7 - 8 year-old pure white short-haired spayed cat. From Sportsman’s Park Riceford area in Mabel. Reward for her safe return. 507-493-5295. lf21,28- o
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
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
DRIVER - Build your own hometime! Part-time, full-time, express & casual lanes! Daily or weekly pay. Modern equipment! CDL-A, 3 months recent experience required. 800/414-9569 www.driveknight. com. MCAN
SERVICES
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 Part-time cook. Must be responsible and reliable. Experience preferred. Contact Hayley at 507-268-4922. h14,21o
Maple Leaf Services, Inc. 100 Main 2 S.E., Preston
• Full-Time Position Available in Preston • Part-Time Position Available in Spring Valley or call Cherie at 507-765-2107
GARAGE SALES Flea market: Rochester Mayo Civic Center. Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. Antiques, collectivles, jewelry, new, old. Admission $2, tables, $15. Phone 641-832-2700 or 507-269-1473. g21,28,5- o
On The Crunchy Side – in Harmony Is expanding our hours So, we are hiring Cooks/Kitchen Staff – day & evening shifts avail. Join a Growing Business! Great Place to Work & Learn! Permanent Positions - Grow With Us! Apply in person anytime Wed. – Mon., after 4pm – ask for Miles. h21,28- o 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
EOE
Providing services for people with developmental disabilities for 30+ years!
Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS in rushford, Mn is currently accepting applications for Certified Nursing Assistants On the evening shift in our nursing home setting. Part-time hours available with an every other weekend/holiday rotation required. Applicants must be able to maintain a positive attitude, be patient and adaptable. Stop in and pick up an application at our front desk or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an online application.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Services 800 Home Street, Rushford, MN 55971 Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider
Part-tiMe PositioN avaiLabLe
We Repair windows and screens. Fast, friendly, honest service. Kingsley Mercantile. Harmony. 507-886-2323. v27eow- o
when you go shopping in our
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 We specialize in rebuilding alternator and starters for auto truck and farm implement. Same day service. We do MN DOT inspections. Hi Tech Rebuilders, Rushford, 508-864-7440 and 507-459-1504 v11/21-1/16- o
Please help support our students by sending memorials and donations.
Local Dollars Support Local Students! Donations to Fillmore Central Dollars for Scholars may be sent to: Joyce Hellickson 23997 County 14 Preston, MN 55965 – or – Vicky Tribon, CPA 15 Center Street PO Box 305 Harmony, MN 55939 – or – dropped off at Fillmore Central Schools, Preston Public Library, or the office of Vicky Tribon, 15 Center St. in Harmony.
in our Laundry Department
Jason Mensink Construction
Harmony, MN 507-951-1210
•Siding •Windows •Roofing •Doors •Decks •Drywall •Custom Cabinets & Woodworking Free •All Carpentry Needs Estimates
SHAPMAIIRAHA’NSDWDEELSDING RE
ALSO
IGN
Custom Hay Mowing, Raking & Baling
507-951-1698
Shamiah Womeldorf, Rural Lanesboro
schroeder drywall ReSidential - CommeRCial
Drywall Hanging • Taping • Texturing Rusty Schroeder “Free estimates” 507-765-3648
11753 State Hwy 43, Mabel, MN 55954 Craig Henry Shop 507.493.5399 • Mobile 507.450.5573
14-16 hours a week plus call-in hours.
CALL FOR ALL YOUR REPAIR NEEDS!
TNT Lawn Service
Green Lea Manor Nursing Home
make arrangements now for your lawn care
115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436
• Mowing • Stump Grinding • Fall Clean-Up • Snow Plowing • Ice Management
…because the journey matters
• Aerating • Power Brooming • Insured • Light Backhoe Work Call: 507-268-4977 or Cellphone: 507-429-6755
(Free Estimates)
TRAILER SALES & SERVICE, Inc. 507-886-4600
70 4th Street NW • Harmony MN
ironsidetrailersales.net 1 block West of Kwik Trip next to Solberg Welding
We are pleased to announce we now sell & service Boss & Western Snow Plows. We have a selection of new and used trailers and we are an authorized dealer for Wilson, Kiefer Industrial, Road King, Alum Line, and Pacesetter trailers. We also provide service work when your trailer needs a tune up.
Website: www.fillmorecountyjournal.com
Contact Bev or stop by for an application.
E.O.E.
Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o
BIG
E-mail: news@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Apply online at mapleleafservices.org
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
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)
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
SAVE
See us for all your trailer sale and service needs!
Phone: 507-765-2151 800-599-0481 Owned by Dennis Solberg of Solberg Welding 507-886-4602
Toll Free in 507 area Fax: 507-765-2468
FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, November 21, 2011
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
Wanted Farmstead: Rent with option to buy in Lanesboro-Whalen area. Looking for small acreage with home and out buildings. Trish: 651.398.1185. trishkkeating@ aol.come21,28- x
160 Crop Acres For Sale in Fillmore County,York Township. Parcel 27.0258.000. Farmhouse and outbuildings, sold as is. Open House 12/10/11, 9am – 1pm. For further information email farmaccount@ ymail.com or call 507-208-6037. Accepting offers through 12/31/11 by email. Seller reserves option to reject any/all offers. e21,28,5,12,19- x
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410 N. Main, Harmony, MN • (Across from Kwik Trip) 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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OFFICE SPACE: Excellent mainstreet Beautiful 5 bedroom w/ downtown office space in Rushford, MN expansive views of the $19,900 city. Custom hardwood cabinetry, hardwood floors, fireplace & 4 BR, 2 BA New roof, windows, spacious fam. room. 3 car heated garage. Plumbed for 209 Elm St. Rushford appliances, landscaping and infloor heat! $209,900 finished up and down! Private 690 Harrison St. Lewiston Charming setting close to school and home completely downtown; low traffic. So much to remodeled from top offer at $139,900 to bottom both inside 116 Money Creek St. & out. Move right in for $99,000 Rushford Price reduction: 2 BR, 2 BA; 201 Grove St E, Rushford, MN Mnfl. Laund.; Master suite; newer New roof; Completely furnace & WH; $64,900 remodeled kitchen; new flooring; 3 BR, 2 408 W Stevens Ave. Rushford Charming 2 BR, 2 BA BA, mainfl. laund.close home. New roof & furnace; to school & shops. Finished up and down. 2nd $95,000. kit. Dwnstrs. Could be duplex. $74,900 BUILDABLE LOT IN RUSHFORD: $38,000. Put up a single family or multi-unit.
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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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CHARMING DOLL HOUSE
2 AVE B NE, CHATFIELD
CHARMING STARTER HOME WITH UPDATES
$89,900
E-mail: homes@timdanielson.com www.timdanielson.com 272 Main St. North Chatfield MN 55923 Phone: 867-9100 Cell: 259-9110
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30555 COUNTY 5, WYKOFF, MN
• 5 Bedroom • 3 Bath • 3,392 sq. ft. • Chatfield schools • Updated walkout ranch • Blacktop rd • Views, Private • 5 Miles south of Chatfield
407 JAMES ST NE, CHATFIELD
• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Updated kitchen • Finished LL • No backyard neighbors • Clean home
27108 CTY 6, FOUNTAIN
• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Great view • Main floor living • 2,040 sq. ft. • Large rooms • Pole shed (30’x45’) with work area
1046 JOHN & MARY DR SE, CHATFIELD
• 4 Bedroom • 2 Baths • 3 Car garage • 2,460 sq ft • Hardwood & ceramic floors • Tastefully decorated • Separate entrance to lower level for home business
31297 HARROW ROAD, CHATFIELD
• Rustic 2 bedroom cabin • Well • Septic • 2 Ponds • Private & secluded • Excellent hunting & fishing
FULLY FINISHED 2005 WALKOUT
NEW PRICE
$149,900
1149 LONE STONE CT SE, CHATFIELD
#4029563
$165,900
• 4 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Quality windows • Open layout • Mainfloor laundry • Deck • Heated garage • Nicely landscaped
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 3,526 sq. ft. • Original woodwork • Hardwood floors • 2 Car attached garage and 1 car detached
#4031391
MAIN FLOOR LIVING! NEW PRICE
ATTENTION FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS
644 FILLMORE ST. E, PRESTON
#4029199
• 2 Bedrooms • 2 Full Baths • 2 Car Garage (24x28) • 2 City lots • Fireplace • Hardwood floors • Vinyl siding
BEAUTIFUL OLD WORLD CHARM
613 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD
$99,900
21 GROVE ST NE, CHATFIELD
#4029937
• 2 Bedrooms • 0.52 Acre lot • No backyard neighbors • Updated throughout • Hardwood floors • Gas stove • Permanent siding • New roof • Mature trees
TIM DANIELSON
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$54,900
316 MAIN ST SW, PRESTON
#4014280
• 2 Bedrooms • Den/office • New furnace and C/A
#4031769
REMARKABLE ORIGINAL WOODWORK
UPDATED RANCH ON LARGE LOT
222 SILVER ST S, WYKOFF
• 2 Bedroom • 2004 Ranch • Full basement • Steel siding • Quality windows • 2 Car garage
UPDATED WITH CHARACTER ON 12.69 ACRES
NEW LISTING 20602 CTY 2, CHATFIELD
#4031606
116 CENTENNIAL ST. E, WYKOFF
LOTS FOR SALE
CHATFIELD – Fingerson & Donahoe First Subd. Covenant controlled neighborhood with lg cul-de-sac, walk-out lots w/private backyards. Lots starting at $29,900. NEW PRICING AND ADDITIONAL LOTS AVAILABLE! LANESBORO – 1.43 acre building site within city limits. Great views, walkout, city utilities, protective convenants apply. $44,900 #4031256 RACINE – Lyman’s Second Subdivision. Located in newer development on cul-de-sac street with city utilities, choice of builder and covenant controlled. Hurry only 3 lots available. Prices starting at $22,900.
ELCOR
$109,900
•3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • LL Family Room • New roof & flooring • 2 Car garage
ACREAGES
#4026643
CHATFIELD – Build your dream home on this 5 acre approved building site tucked in the valley with 429 feet of Root River frontage. Small pasture for the animals, beautiful views of the valley, short drive to town and is suitable for walkout. $69,900. #4011878 CHATFIELD – 95 acre building site with a good mix of woods, pasture and tillable. Tons of wildlife, private well, driveway, great views, 26 acres tillable, only 3 miles from town. $475,000 $427,500 #4027937.
Realty Co.
$349,900
#4033043
• 5 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3,085 sq ft • Main floor living • Refinished hardwood floors • New septic • On blacktop • Several well-kept outbuildings • 2.5 miles from town
$159,900
414 COTTAGE GROVE AVE, PRESTON
#4025648
• 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Wood/vaulted ceilings • 3 Car garage • No backyard neighbors
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
CHARACTER GALORE - SUPERIOR MAINTAINED
$129,900
#4027871
• 3+ Bedrooms on same level • 2 Baths • 2 Car garage • Numerous updates • Move-in condition ACROSS FROM PARK & TRAIL HEAD
$87,900
501 CTY RD 8, FOUNTAIN
#4031006
• 2 Bedroom plus LL den • 2 Bath • LL Family room with wood stove • Oversized 2 car garage with access to LL
HUGE RANCH LOADED WITH UPGRADES
$179,900
5.0 ACES
28896 CTY 16, PRESTON
#4028020
• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • 3,952 sq ft • Granite countertops • Hardwood & ceramic floors • Wood fireplace • 30’x60’ Shed • Garage Directions: 3.5 miles South of Preston on Cty 17. Left on Cty 16, follow signs.
CHARMING 2-STORY
$84,900
• 5 Lg bedrooms • Hardwood floors • Main floor living • Lg lot w/no backyard neighbors • Updated roof & furnace
UNIQUE LAYOUT
$117,900 1415 LONE STONE CT SE, CHATFIELD #4032667 521 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD
VERY RUSTIC WITH OPEN LAYOUT
$59,900
• 4 Bedroom • 2 Car garage • 2 Lots • Modernized kitchen & bathroom • Vinyl siding • Updated windows • Quiet location • Close to river & trail
GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR QUALIFIED BUYER
135 GOLD ST SOUTH, WYKOFF
$119,900
#4029728
• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Bath • 2 Car garage • New roof • Updated throughout • Original • Gorgeous French Second Empire cottage
TOTALLY UPDATED INSIDE & OUT
255 1ST AVE NE, HARMONY
$139,900
#4021335
$114,900
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car garage • New windows & roof • Hardwood floors • 9’ Ceilings • Fireplace • 0.68 ac. lot
#4028795
TOWNHOMES
CHATFIELD ORCHARD RIDGE LOTS –BANK OWNED Townhome lots with private backyards (4 walkout, 2 level). This upscale neighborhood is on a paved dead end road with city utilities. Only $20,000/each.
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• 4 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Open layout • 3 Finished levels
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16 MAIN ST. WEST, RACINE
Reduce • Reuse • Recycle
NEW PRICE
315 BENCH ST SW, CHATFIELD
$129,900
#4030895
• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Original woodwork • Leaded windows • Paneled doors • Hardwood floors • 2 Enclosed porches • Numerous improvements
HOBBY FARM-PRIVATE SETTING
44 ACRES
34392 CTY 12, LANESBORO
$279,900
#4032099
• Updated 1966 1.5 story • 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Numerous outbuildings • Fenced pasture w/pond • Paved road • New septic
COMMERCIAL
RETAIL OR OFFICE SPACE
NEW PRICE
218 MAIN ST SOUTH, CHATFIELD
$59,900
#4029131
• Solid main floor building plus basement • Includes warehouse w/loading dock
GREAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
150 HWY 30 WEST, CHATFIELD
$649,900
#4026186
• 18 Unit hotel/motel w/Community Room & Banquet Hall • 18,277 sq. ft. under one roof • Includes 3 bdrm, 2 bath home • 3.2 acres COMMERCIAL BUILDING DOWNTOWN
212 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD
$74,900
#4027142
• Updated main floor w/1,320 sq ft & bath • 2-1 Bedroom apartment’s w/separated utilities
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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
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ave, sPRinG valley$89,900. New furnace, inspection & appraisal just completed. Mint condition home ready to move into. New kitchen & laundry, 3-4 bedrooms, 2 baths, patio, finished lower level on corner lot with 2 car detached garage.
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 Just listed: On corner lot. 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Oak wood floors, open staircase, wonderful enclosed & open porches. Garden & garage Only $79,900 Preston
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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
histoRiC bRiCk home: Ideal location and picturesque setting. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, great yard, outbuildings. 24.7 top grade soil. Harmony. $212,000
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
affoRdable, efficient & move in ready, this is one of the nicest little properties you will find! Good sized lot. Harmony $35,900 ReduCed: 3 bdrm Split level home with 2 car garage on good sized lot. Canton $47,500. Bring an offer!
ReduCed Bank owned 3 bdrm 2 story on quiet street, 1 car ReduCed! 21+ acres offers room for livestock, horses, and hobbies! 2 story farm house with walk garage Mabel $24,900 out basement has a charming layout 40 seCluded aCRes: Good mixture of mostly woods with and well maintained. 20x20 detached open areas, super hunting, camping, good access. Drake Rd, garage plus 28x32 shop, 58x84 shed, Lanesboro, $120,000 and a 24x60 barn with box stall, standing stalls. Good pasture & mature windbreak sold: 615 12th Ave NE Stewartville $204,000 & stream $179,900
604 Pleasant Ave., Spring Valley, $117,500 Great 2 story. Completely remodeled & updated with new foundation with in-floor heat. Lower level is ready for expansion - all sheet rocked and primed. Egress windows for 2 future bdrms, family room and rough in bath. New 26x32 garage to be built this fall. Hardwood floors, original wood work and crown molding - great buy!
409 Minnesota St., Ostrander ReduCed - $52,000 - 4 bdrm home on 1/3 acre in town! Affordable living in small town atmosphere. Many updates have been done to the home including new roof, siding, windows, sheet rock & paint, and flooring. Large eat in kitchen, bay window and main floor laundry. There is a single car garage (presently used as workshop) and barn for additional storage and use. Priced to sell!!
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242 Main Street S, Wykoff $59,900, reduced - Very sharp home. 3 bedroom home w/den-office. Eatin kitchen, formal dining, 3 season porch, attached garage, perm siding & storage shed. Patio area in back yard. Separate laundry-mud room area. Move in ready!
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Chatfield - Older home on large lot located close to fountain - Ideal home to remodel and earn some equity. New vinyl siding, high school and pool. Vinyl roof, windows, furnace siding, enclosed porch, and electrical. Wood main floor laundry and floors, living room, dinwood floors. Would also ing room, main floor make a good rental property. laundry, 3 bedrooms and $54,900 Chatfield - Unlimited potential on this victorian house. large lot. Schools can be Chatfield, Lanesboro or Fill9’ ceilings, 2 stairways to 2nd more Central. Great price at $46,900 level, formal living room, din- lanesboRo - very well kept home on quiet street in scenic Lanesboro. 3 ing room and open kitchen bedrooms, formal living with center island. Large room, dining room, corner lot with mature trees. family room and eat$119,900 in kitchen. 2 enclosed Chatfield - 3+ bedroom rambler w/2 baths, newer porches, w/o lower windows, gas fireplace, 2 car level, & 2 car garage. Updates include new roof, garage, vinyl siding. Located vinyl siding, hot water heater & reinsulated. was close to parks and down- $79,900, now $69,900 town. All appliances will lanesboRo - Charm and character describe this stay. $129,900 $119,900 home with original Chatfield - Turn of Douglas fir floors. Main the century home on large corner lot. Main floor master floor has high ceilings bedroom, main floor laundry, and archways for wood floors, 9’ ceilings, character. Lower level built-ins, screened in porch is partially sheetrocked. and (28x32) garage/shop. 4 Newer 2 car garage and bedrooms, 2 baths, all brick great location to state trails & park. $114,900 exterior, storage shed, garden PReston - This house is currently used as rental, area, and combo heat (nat. gas and wood). $125,900 but would make a great Chatfield - townhouse - Great price on this starter home. Knotty immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 pine walls and ceilings, bath townhouse. Formal enclosed porch, main dining room, living room, floor laundry, & 2 car open kitchen with center isgarage. was $52,900, land. Family room in lower now $49,900 level with w/o to patio and PReston - This large rambler sits on quiet street fenced yard. Deck is covered and ideal for relaxing. 2+ & had great views of garage is insulated and sheetrocked. now $134,900 deck. Home has been Chatfield - Spectacular walkout ranch, loaded with updated. Large open extras. Open floor plan offers kitchen and dining room, 3 bedrooms on main floor, living room, large master main floor laundry, hickory bedroom, and main floor wood floors, 2 gas fireplaces, laundry. Large lower level family room with w/out granite countertops, maple to covered patio. New siding, windows flooring and cabinets and trim. Master heated garage. was $139,900 now $129,900 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 lots foR sale - Chatfield - Fingerson & Donahoe 1st Subdivison - Lots Starting At - $29,900
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.
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ReduCed! 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 $124,900 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: Wonderful location, this nice starter home is move in condition. 3 bedrooms, newer 2 car heated garage, on quiet street near trail and parks. Preston $68,900
ReduCed: 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch, LL familyroom, and office. Att garage. Only: $84,900
612 Lyndale Ave, Spring Valley Price reduced - $95,000 Ranch style home, main floor laundry. Updated kitchen, hdwd floors, large living room, 2 baths. finished lower level with family room & gas fireplace, fenced back yard and attached garage. Move in condition.
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dRive a little, Get a lot! Large 2 story home, 4 bdrms, updated kitchen & baths. Familyroom, fireplace, deck, garage, gardens. Mabel $108,900
bluff toP views: Modern living with the arts & crafts feel, this charming 2 bdrm home is move in ready. Lanesboro. $96,900
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 $86,500 easy livin’: 2 bedroom ranch, nice layout, oak hardwood floors, many updates. Covered patio, and extra large 1 car garage $72,500 sold: 1110 Russell St SW Preston $250,000 sold: 15822 Cty 15, Preston $124,900 sold: 43435 Cty 34 Mabel $127,500 sold: 140 2nd St NE Harmony $68,000
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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
Just listed: Totally redone from top to bottom, this 3 bdrm, 2 story is just about new. Foundation in 2005, insulation, wiring, sheetrock, kitchen, baths, etc. Nice lot. $85,000 Harmony
PaRk like yaRd: Many updates, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 fireplaces. Att 2 car garage. Updated siding, shingles, and windows. Ideal location, $132,500
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! neweR RanCh home: Absolutely gorgeous by every measure! 3 bdrm, 3 bath ranch, 2 car garage. Great location $235,000 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 $245,000 motivated selleR lanesboRo: 4 bdrm, 2 bath split, 2 car garage, fireplace, ceramic tile, deck with woodedPENdING! view. Reduced $135,000 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 sold: 20235 Mayapple Lane Preston $217,000 sold: 1017 Washington ST Preston $127,500 sold: 239 Gold St Wykoff $38,500
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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 - 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
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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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AUCTION CALENDAR 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. Sat., Dec. 10 - Roger Bacon Estate, Real Estate, Household & Collectible Auction. 215 North Maple St., Mabel, MN. For more info contact Sweeney Auction Service (563)5682464. sweeneyauctionservice.com. Notice in the Journal. Thur., Dec. 29 - 9:30am, Year End Consignment Auction at Gehling Implement and Auction Co., Preston, MN. For more info. contact Gehling Auction, Inc. 507-7652131, www.gehlingauction.com. Notice in the Journal. On-line AuctiOn infOrmAtiOn
Bidding Ends Nov. 29 - Large Online Auction, www.darrauctions.com. Notice in the Journal. Bidding Starts Tues., Dec. 27 - Selling Farm Machinery. Gehling Auction Co. 1-800-7700347 or gehling@gehling.com. Notice in the Journal. On-Line Auctions -Fitness Equipment, Infrared Heating Systems, Misc. - Call 612701-8677 or www.BId-2-Buy.CoM
PUBLIC NOTICES 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 of winter road closure in Pilot mound Pilot Mound Township announces winter road closures on December 1, 2011 for 290th St. in section 34 and Iris Road in sections 30 and 31 from the junction with Fillmore Co. 6 north for 1.4 miles as signed. This closure will last through March 31, 2011. Dated November 15, 2011 William Sullivan, Clerk Pilot Mound Township Publish 21,28 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
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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Tickets ~ $5 Adult • $4 Kids & Seniors PROBATE DIVISION Wed. Nov. 23rd ……… 7:30pm Court File No. 23-PR-11-912 In Re: Estate of Thur. Nov. 24Th . . …… 7:30pm Ricky Lee McCabe, also known as Fri. Nov. 25Th . . …… 7:30pm Rick McCabe; Ricky McCabe; Rick L. McCabe; Ricky L. McCabe SaT. Nov. 26Th . . ..4:00 & 7:30pm Decedent. SuN. Nov. 27Th . . …… 7:30pm NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT Run Time: OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND 1 hr. 30 mins. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for PG Informal Probate of Will and Informal Bring your Appointment of Personal Representative own bucket was filed with the Registrar, along with a for Will dated April 2, 2010. The Registrar popcorn accepted the application and appointed and save! Karen Jane Scheevel, whose address is 507-886-show(7469) 17050 County 21, Harmony Minnesota, www.jemmovies.com 55939, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee, or other interested person Bring your own bucket for popcorn andmay save!be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court STATE OF MINNESOTA after notice is provided to interested perCOUNTY OF FILLMORE sons of the date of hearing on the objecIN DISTRICT COURT tion. THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Unless objections are filed, and unless PROBATE COURT DIVISION the Court orders otherwise, the perCourt File No. 23-PR-11-899 sonal representative has the full power In Re: Estate of to administer the estate, including, after Roger W. Bacon a/k/a Roger Bacon thirty (30) days from the issuance of Decedent. letters testamentary, the power to sell, NOTICE and order of hearing encumber, lease, or distribute any interest on petition for probate of will in real estate owned by the decedent. and appointment of personal Notice is further given that subject to representative and notice to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all creditors havcreditors ing claims against the decedent’s estate It is Ordered and Notice is given that are required to present the claims to the on December 2, 2011, at 8:30 a.m., personal representative or to the court a hearing will be held in this Court at within four (4) months after the date of Fillmore County Courthouse, Preston, this notice or the claims will be barred. purporting to be the will of Decedent, Dated: 11/17/11 dated December 31, 2008, and codicil to /s/ James D. Attwood the will dated _____, and separate writRegistrar ing under Minn.Stat. 524.2-513 (“Will”), James D. Attwood and for the appointment of TIMOTHY A Court Administrator MURPHY whose address is P.O. BOX 149, CALEDONIA, MN 55921, as perRichard A. Nethercut (MN# 130072) sonal representative of the Estate of the Richard A. Nethercut, PA Decedent in a supervised administration. 32 Main Avenue North Any objections to the petition must be PO Box 657 filed with the Court prior to or raised at Harmony, Minnesota 55939-0657 the hearing. If proper and if no objecTelephone: (507)886-6131 tions are filed or raised, the personal Facsimilie: (507)886-2711 representative will be appointed with full ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL power to administer the Estate, including REPRESENTATIVE the power to collect all assets, pay alll Publish 21,28 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
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
PUBLIC NOTICES 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
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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
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Monday, November 21, 2011
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Tusen Takk! To all my family and friends who helped me celebrate 99 years with cards, calls, gifts and visits. You are a blessing. Lillian Turner t21- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I would like to thank everyone for your get well wishes and support during my recovery following surgery. Your gifts, kind words, company and prayers really made a difference. I can’t begin to express my gratitude for all you have done for me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Donna Underbakke t21- o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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NOTICES SpeciAl ThAnk You!
To everyone for your generous donation for the Annual Fundraiser. Without your donations, we wouldn’t have the equipment, personnel and training necessary to protect our area. Thank You, FounTAin Fire DepT.
Carmen and Marge Christianson Celebrating 50 years Together on November 25 Cards May Be sent to:
17518 Co. rd. 17 Preston, Mn 55965
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Inventory tIme 2010 CHEv impaLa LT, Red, 37,720 mi, Air, Tilt, Cruise, P/Win, P/Locks, P/Seat, CD, Air Bags $14,988
2000 LinCoLn LS, Gold Metallic, 100,000 mi, Air, Tilt, Cruise, P/Win, P/Locks, P/ Seat, CD, Air Bags $6,888
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.. . . s r e h t o r B e k a r Congrats to TthhaenkDs to Grandpa P hil And a big
Robert and Marilyn Thompson of Lanesboro, Minnesota are celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary. They were married November 24, 1951, at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hartford, Connecticut.
They have three children: Steven Thompson, Jill (Bob) Peterson and Jody (Joe) Peterson all of Lanesboro. They have nine grandchildren: Luke (deceased), Clay (Becky), Emily (Nick) Charlesbois, and Amanda, Brandon (Brittney), Ben (Sara), Blake, Corday and Claire; Great-grandchildren: Andrew (Luke & Sarah).
They will be celebrating with family at the Red Lobster in Rochester.
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Fillmore County’s 3rd Annual
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misc. • 650 Fontier Grain Cart • 576 Brent Grain Cart
Event Hosted by The Unofficial Fillmore County Running Club Craig Britton, Preston • Ross Kiehne, Harmony Jim Peters, Harmony • Jason Schwarz, Fountain Jason Sethre, Fountain Call 507-251- 5297 with questions or visit www.fillmorecountyjournal.com to register in advance.
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