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Preston Lions celebrate 70 years

By Barb Jeffers

By K irsten Zoellner

barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The Preston Lions Club of Preston, Minn. have a reason to celebrate. Club members, spouses, and guests gathered on November 17, 2014 to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the clubs formation.

Preston Lions Club was founded on November 29, 1944 when local residents wanted to form a group to support the community. According to Andy Bisek, President of the Preston Lions Club, there are currently 36 members of the Preston Lions.

The celebration was held in the F & M Community Bank Community Room at 6:30 p.m. with many members in attendance, along with spouses and a few guests.

The event was catered by B & B Olympic Bowl of Preston serving delicious meatballs, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, bread, and ice cream. A moist flavorful cake decorated with the Lions logo and anniversary date made by The Sweet Stop and Sandwich Shop of Preston was also served for dessert along with the ice cream.

Following the meal, attendees enjoyed listening to speaker Ron Norton of the Kasson-

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by Helen Keller requesting they become “knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness” when she addressed the organization in 1925 at a Lions Club International convention, according to the website www.

With a successful $38.1 million referendum, for a new facility, under their belt, the R-P School Board voted November 17 to move the initiative forward to the next stages. Nearly 30 packed into the high school biology room for the meeting, including notable faces from both sides of the referendum vote, incoming board members (who will take on their roles beginning in January), and district staff.

First up was review of the contract with ICS Consulting, Inc. for comprehensive project representation services. The 11-page document will put in place items to help facilitate projects related to the new school. The were some board questions related to limitations on liability within the contract, particularly regarding responsibility or acts of omission of consultants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, individuals, or entities producing design or work. Additional question was raised over ICS costs affiliated with the project. The board tabled the contract decision to allow the district to seek further clarification from the firm.

The board did choose to approve a proposal from Ehlers Investment

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Officers of the Preston Lions Club. Left to Right: President - Andy Bisek, Treasurer - Glenn Dale, Secretary - Ron Schreier.

Photo by Barb Jeffers Mantorville, Minn. Lions.

Norton is a Past District Governor of the Lions Club and is involved with Can Do Canines of New Hope, Minn., which provides assistance dogs to those who need them, including those with sight challenges.

Each fully trained dog from

Can Do Canines is provided free of charge. Find out more information on their website at www.can-do-canines.org.

The Lions proudly support Can Do Canines and the work they do, which can drastically improve people’s daily living with the placement of the dogs they train.

Wykoff council presented a change order for treatment center

By Jackie Horsman jackie@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The Wykoff city council stared off their November meeting with committee reports approving a purchase of an enclosed trailer for the fire department. Fire chief Wade Baker was not present but had passed the information on to mayor Comstock to relay to the

council. Baker had also reported the Tri-County Firemen’s Association held their recent meeting in Wykoff with good attendance.

There was an estimated 40-45 attendees.

In old business, three special meetings were held in October.

These meetings included finishing the budget, talks with the public works director and interviews for

the part-time utility worker the city had been seeking. In November, a special meeting was held to grant a temporary liquor license for the fire department for their Tri-County meeting.

Clerk Davis asked the council how they would like to proceed in 2015 for interest payments on deposits for new meters. Currently, the rate of interest set by

the Department of Commerce is .1%, but that could change for next year. Davis has issued a credit to residents who have paid the new meter deposit if they have had no payment penalty on their water bills for 10 consecutive months; she asked if she should proceed with that policy or if it should be changed. Mayor Comstock commented citizens already pay a pen-

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Continued from Page 1 lionsclub.org, “so a lot of what the Lions do focus around sight and vision,” Bisek said. The Lions have provided this support for many years by collecting eyeglasses for distribution along with many other services.

The national Lions Club began in 1917 when, according to the website, “Melvin Jones, a 38-year-old Chicago business leader, asked a simple and world-changing question – what if people put their talents to work improving their com-

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munities? Almost 100 years later, Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization, with 1.35 million members in more than 46,000 clubs and countless stories of Lions acting on the same simple idea: let’s improve our communities.” The Lions Clubs around the world including Preston have certainly kept Jones’ idea going strong.

Preston Lions Club members are active in the community with many activities and fundraisers throughout the year. They support early childhood with the yearly Easter egg hunt and Breakfast with Santa,

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which is coming up December 6, as well as volunteering their time in the preschool classroom.

Recently the Preston Lions Club and the Lions Club of Harmony, Minn. worked together to donate dictionarys to the Fillmore Central third grade students, which the kids were excited about.

Fundraisers each year include parking cars at the Fillmore County Fair and serving breakfast during Trout Days. Several members cleaned Goose Flat Park recently and plan to decorate the park for the holidays.

These are only a few examples

of what the Preston Lions do to support the community.

Bisek states that the Lions donate money to different activities, but more importantly donate money to individuals in need especially in the area of vision. They try to keep money as local as possible although there are national activities, as well.

The members of the Preston Lions Club give their time and talents to improve their community and to improve the lives of those in their community. If you know a family member, friend, neighbor, or resident that belongs to the Lions, voice

your appreciation to them for all they do. And if you are so inclined, they will accept monetary donations from anyone in the community to further their cause.

The Preston Lions Club is always looking for new members to join their fun, community-minded group, and are in particular need of someone who could start and maintain a Facebook page and/or website for the group. The Lions meet the third Monday of each month at 6:30 pm in the F & M Community Bank Community Room located in the lower level of the bank.

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Viewing political corruption more broadly

By Eric Leitzen Thanksgiving was always a big holiday for my family. As a group of seven surviving against the odds as Bear fans raised in the heart of Packer country, family was of the utmost importance.

We never really stayed in one place to become established Eric Leitzen through my entire childhood, so when your friends could disappear forever in a year or two (this was pre-Facebook, remember) you learned to keep the six other people that lived with you in your house closer than anyone else. Add to that the knowledge that this was one of the few times of the year my mother would spring for a bird to roast (20 lbs was usually on the lighter side for us), and this hamburger hash family always looked forward to the first of the Holiday season big-meal blitz.

Not a Thanksgiving goes by that I don’t think of waking up to homemade cinnamon rolls and the Macy’s parade. Dough that had been rolled out the night before had risen into pillows of pastry that filled the house with the smell of cinnamon and sugar. I swear, those cinnamon rolls were, and are, so good that I don’t even mind the terribly lip-synced performances during the parade. I can remember peeling away at the swirl of cinnamon at just about the time my Dad would be cracking wise about the Rockettes on TV, wanting to savor the heart of the roll, the softest and sweetest part that no airport terminal vendor has ever come close to recreating. All in all, I would say it was nearly a religious experience.

In fact, over the years the meal itself has become a sort of liturgy of the stomach in that house of wor-

By Lee H. Hamilton Earlier this year, veteran political writer Thomas Edsall reported an eyebrow-raising fact about A m e r i c a n s’ views toward government.

Polling by Gallup, he noted, found that the proLee H. portion of Hamilton Americans who believed that corruption is “widespread” in government had risen from 59 percent in 2006 to 79 percent in 2013. “In other words,” Edsall wrote, “we were cynical already, but now we’re in overdrive.”

Given the blanket coverage devoted to public officials charged with selling their influence, this shouldn’t be surprising. Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife were convicted last month of violating public corruption laws.

Former mayors Ray Nagin of New Orleans and Kwame Kilpatrick of Detroit were good for months of headlines. So were Republican Rep. Rick Renzi, convicted last year on influence-peddling charges, and Democratic Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., who pled guilty to charges of misusing campaign funds.

If you add state and local officials who cross the line, it might seem that we’re awash in corruption. Yet as political scientist Larry Sabato told The New York Times, that’s more perception than reality.

“I’ve studied American political corruption throughout the 19th and 20th centuries,” he said, “and, if anything, corruption was much more common in much of those centuries than today.”

Nor have the numbers over the past couple of decades risen.

In 1994, according to the Justice Department’s Public Integrity Sec-

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ship we knew only as Mom’s Kitchen. Aside from the turkey the size of a Volkswagen, there were the other usual suspects at a Leitzen family Thanksgiving: sweet potatoes with marshmallows, green bean casserole (and don’t you DARE put frozen beans in it!) along with cranberry sauce that just had to be in the shape of a tin can, and last but not least, the homemade stuffing that nobody but my Mom ever ate. As a family, we added our own favorites in things like a spicy scalloped corn, made-from-scratch cloverleaf rolls, and something known only as fluff, a concoction made of gelatin, cottage cheese, and crushed pineapple, among other things. It’s the fact that those ingredients can be called a “salad” that’s one of the top ten reasons I never want to leave the wonderful Midwest.

I really can’t explain the magic my mother would create in that kitchen on a low budget and even lower taste buds from my finicky siblings and my straight meat-andpotatoes Dad. I’ve got seven years work experience in foodservice and I know there’s still a lot I can learn from my Mom within the walls of a kitchen. The woman raised and fed five kids on a shoestring budget, and somehow managed to keep them all happy. It wasn’t until I had to start buying my own food in college that I realized just how much my family was able to make do with so little, and it is a testament to my Mom and my Dad for never letting on about just where we sat in the rat race. I always knew we weren’t rich, but I never thought we were poor... until I lived in the Chicago area, that is. But, by then, I had already built up the strength and love in my family, a love that no amount of money or distance can weaken... and I guess that’s what I’m thankful for this year.

Just keep the frozen beans out of my casserole, all right?

tion, 1,165 people were charged in public-corruption cases, of whom 969 were convicted. Last year, 1,134 were charged, of whom 1,037 were convicted.

Corruption is hardly a negligible issue. Americans rightly have very little tolerance for public officials who are on the take. Officials who violate the law in this regard should face criminal prosecution and incarceration.

But what’s notable about our corruption laws is how narrow they’ve become. This point is driven home by Fordham Law School Professor Zephyr Teachout in her new book, Corruption in America. “As a matter of federal constitutional law,” she writes, “corruption now means only ‘quid pro quo’ corruption.” Prosecutors today have to prove an intentional exchange between “briber” and public official, in which the official receives a benefit for taking action.

Teachout argues that our Founders were quite resistant to public behavior promoting private interest. She quotes George Mason, for instance, arguing against giving the President the power to appoint key officials: “By the sole power of appointing the increased officers of government,” Mason insisted, “corruption pervades every town and village in the kingdom.”

As late as the second half of the 1800s, American society was alarmed by the notion that private individuals might seek to influence government on their own or others’ behalf. “If any of the great corporations of the country were to hire adventurers... to procure the passage of a general law with a view to the promotion of their private interests, the moral sense of every right-minded man would

Government this week • Monday, November 24, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.

• Monday, November 24, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m.

• Monday, November 24, Chatfield City Council, 7 p.m.

• Tuesday, November 25, Fillmore County Commissioners, Fillmore County Courthouse 9 a.m.

• Tuesday, November 25, Fillmore Central School Board, Community Center, 6:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, November 26, Peterson City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

• Monday, December 1, Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m.

• Monday, December 1, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m.

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instinctively denounce the employer and the employed as steeped in corruption,” the Supreme Court declared in 1874.

We have another word for “adventurers” these days. We call them lobbyists.

Americans remain uncomfortable with “corruption” as our forebears viewed it. A hefty majority believe that government is run on behalf of a few big interests. And Congress, whose ethics committees have not been rigorous in looking for misconduct that brings discredit on their chambers, has contributed to that view.

I would hardly contend that all who seek to promote their private interests are corrupt. But I do think the Founders had a valuable insight when they saw that a focus on private concerns could lead to neglect of the common good.

I have the uneasy feeling that too many politicians are self-absorbed, failing to put the country first, and using their office to promote their private interests. Our Founders had very firm ideas about the importance to the nation of “virtue” in a public official — and they were thinking expansively about the basic standards of public accountability.

Maybe it’s time we looked to them for guidance, and not think of corruption only in the narrow sense of violations of specific laws or precepts, but more broadly in terms of failing to pursue the common good.

Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

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C ommentary Letter about... response to Grehl’s letter To the Editor, Mr. Grehl, I respect your right to your opinion. However, you apparently missed the whole point of my comments. I certainly don’t loathe the Democratic Party or their agenda. However, I do loathe the inability of both parties to compromise. Unfortunately,

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there is little “common ground” between the agendas of the two major political parties.

Principles are important.

They should guide lawmakers, but not restrict their ability to govern. Moderates have at times successfully worked across the isle to negotiate and come up with a workable compromise that is good for the American people. I would define extremists in either party as those who are unwilling to compromise, no matter what their agenda.

The number of moderates, especially in the House, but also in the Senate have been diminishing. These are the politicians that make compromise possible, that make government work.

Good laws that serve the majority of the American people are not one party’s ideal, not black and white, but a shade of gray or a blending of ideas. Both sides have good ideas. Issues need to be debated honestly and openly. It is hard work to negotiate, make deals, and come up with language in a bill that a bipartisan majority can support.

In the end the resulting law will likely only partially satisfy either side, but it can be a step in the right direction and largely be accepted by the American people. This is governing.

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Special Election for One County Commissioner for District 1 (Two Year Term) Commissioner District 1 of Fillmore County includes the Townships of Chatfield, Fillmore, Jordan, Spring Valley, Sumner and the Cities of Chatfield and Wykoff.

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Depredation tags

By James Gilmer Houston, Minn.

Ah, it’s finally deer season!

A time of year thousands of us live for and dream about for the other 11 months of the year. Here in South East Minnesota we are blessed with a healthy James Gilmer deer herd.

But not everyone here is in love with this beautiful creature.

Besides the hunt, there is something else going on at a neighborhood farm near you. There is a wholesale slaughter going on. The tool this agri-business is using is called a depredation tag. Apparently any farmer who claims crop damage is able to purchase an unlimited quantity of these tags for a buck a piece.

I am not talking about five or six tags, but rather dozens upon dozens of them. They then employ someone who just likes to kill to be their trigger man. Any method of take is legal. The most favored is to sit over bait piles at night with rifle or shot gun and a bright light. Any and all animals that come to the bait pile are killed.

Fawns, does, bucks of all ages and all sizes. A farmer near me has already killed thirty animals and it is only the 5th day of the season. A farmer in the Hokah area has been rumored to have purchased seventy five tags.

I am a businessman myself and I understand the concept of staying in the black and to have the desire to erase any expense I can. I am not unsympathetic to someone trying to make a living off of the land. But these are not hand to mouth operators.

They are extremely successful farmers. It doesn’t appear that there is anything being done by these individuals to mitigate the “alleged” crop damage. Rather than leaving some land along areas where deer live alone, every possible bit of earth is plowed and planted in corn or in beans.

A fence around fields most vulnerable to deer might make financial sense when you are looking at long term expenses.

Orchard men here fence their land and some of these orchards here are hundreds of acres in size.

So don’t respond to my letter by telling me there aren’t other tools available other than to just kill all of the deer around you.

The deer herd is a public asset. One that is treasured by the majority. We shouldn’t allow a minority to poach this beloved resource. There has to be a better way to solve this issue.

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Problems with an old school

By Jeremiah Munson The Rushford-Peterson School District just passed their new school referendum this past election. Many members of the community had heard different reasons for why the referendum Jeremiah should be Munson passed but perhaps could not fully grasp the need. Some of the people who can appreciate this decision the most, however, are the students. Teachers can also recognize it being in the school as much as they are, but students, who navigate more throughout the school, know the full range of problems in the building.

A current student in the high school would start out their day on the old, creaky, wooden floors and squeeze their school materials into their cramped locker. The student would then go to their classes, which are either extremely hot in the summer or equally cold in the winter, due to poor air conditioning and heating. If you have a class on a different floor than your locker, then you have to maneuver your way up or down the stair cases. One of the stairways is not quite wide enough to fit two people going in opposite directions. If one is handicapped and cannot use the stairs, be careful as at least one of the elevators has been known to get stuck on occasion. When it is time for lunch they would head to the cafeteria which also doubles as the elementary gymnasium.

When lunch is done the stu-

dent would then go back to classes and have to deal with drafty windows and excessive heat/cold. Between their classes, they would have to navigate the narrow hallways to get to and from class on time. If the student is in band, choir, or the play, during a performance they would have to ignore the loud refrigerator that would turn on with a squeal, run noisily for a while, and then turn back off. The refrigerators are on the stage because there is not enough room for them in the small kitchen.

There are more problems with the school. People have voiced the need for a larger weight room. During practices, it can get very crowded.

Some staff have repurposed closets as offices. Also, there are problems with parking.

The school does not have a parking lot and students and teachers have to find random places on streets and occupy parking spots where residents in the area park.

The school building is old and cobbled together. Just about anyone who spends enough time in the school can appreciate and be thankful for a new building. As a student, I am very grateful to the voters for passing the new school referendum. Even though I will have graduated before the new building is completed, I am happy that the future students can benefit from the new facilities.

Jeremiah Munson is a student at Rushford-Peterson High School. He is one of 5 area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its sixteenth year.

All opinions expressed on these pages are those of the authors and not of the Fillmore County Journal.

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Vreeman seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

There was an addendum made to the city’s PTO policy for temporary and/or part-time employees. The policy had stated these employees are not entitled to holiday or sick pay but also stated PTO time is accrued for them.

Clerk Davis pointed this oversight out to the council. Councilwoman Larson made a motion to strike the PTO accruement for part-time/ temporary employees based on regular hours worked; the motion was approved. Councilman Grabau made a motion to change the policy’s effective date to 2015; this motion was also approved.

Mike Holzer was on hand to provide carpet sample colors to the council for the city hall flooring project. Holzer had previously been approved by the council to complete this project. It was decided carpet squares would not be used in the project, afterall, because it would make installation difficult on the stairs in the entryway. The council made a decision of neutral tones for the wall carpet in the entry way as well as the floor carpeting. Mr. Holzer relayed he would have a final cost after her relayed the choices to the installer.

Mayor Comstock had spoken to

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business owner Rod Thompson, as Comstock had recalled the Spring Valley Area Initiative Fund had previously helped with the cost incurred with repairs of a roofing project. Thompson informed mayor Comstock the city could apply for help online and directed him to the website. This fund could help with the costs to the city hall’s much needed updates. Mike Holzer offered information about the Fisher Foundation through Security State Bank, as they had helped fund the roofing project for the community center when he was mayor. The council decided these were good ideas and would proceed with doing what they could to reach out to both funds for assistance.

The council then turned their attention to the hire of a new utility assistant employee. After interviewing three candidates at a special meeting, it was decided to hire Mark Arndt. Ardnt currently resides between Fountain and Wykoff and it was noted he has an Class A license and activated sludge degree, as well as experience. Councilman Vreeman made a motion for the new hire, it was seconded by councilman Grabau and carried unanimously. Clerk Davis asked the council for a start date and councilman Vreeman suggested it to be after as soon as the standard criminal background check came back.

Mayor Comstock asked about a

set wage and clerk Davis informed him $12/hr. was the set wage for all part-time city employees.

In new business, the 2015 liquor license renewal for Shooter’s Bar was approved. The owner of the establishment had already turned in the paperwork and provided a check for renewal so clerk Davis was able to send it to the state upon council approval.

The council also was presented with a change order for the new waste treatment center. The change order included a time extension and a monetary change in the sum of $34,019.28 for items overlooked in the initial bid. Steve Bushman was on hand to represent the engineering firm, WHKS, hired by the city. Councilwoman Larson questioned Bushman about the the two items listed as monetary change.

The excavation and removal costs were revised by WHKS and Bushman explained once the area was exposed it was determined the cost of removal and excavation would be greater than first anticipated.

Councilman Vreeman asked Bushman why the test pours prior to the project didn’t reflect that. Bushman acknowledged there were test pours made but he was not on board with the project at that time so he could not answer that question. Councilwoman Larson commented she knew from experience they could project closer than what the change

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Bushman explained an ultra-sonic meter was the other component asked for in the change order. He acknowledged it was a necessity and was simply not put in the original bid. Mayor Comstock stated he did not understand how a piece of equipment that is needed for the project and is common in these kinds of projects could have been overlooked initially. Comstock felt WHKS was negligent and therefore the city may not be responsible for incurring the cost of the equipment. Bushman suggested a special meeting with the project engineer so the council could ask these questions and get a better explanation.

It was noted the time extension was for the building and the plant was still on track to be up and operational by the third week in

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Early Childhood Family Night with rad Zoo Thank you to RAD ZOO out of Owatonna, MN. It is part of a traveling wildlife program but also have a zoo located in Owatonna. Title I and Early Childhood Students had an opportunity to learn about different snakes, lizards and turtles, and had lots of fun!

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Saturday, Nov. 15th the 6th and 7th graders hosted the annual Turkey Bingo fundraiser to help provide the money needed to continue their field trips to Eagle Bluff and the Welch Village ski trip this school year.

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Obituaries Janet Rathbun Funeral services for Janet Rathbun was held 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Our Saviors; Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn.

Burial took place in the Spring Valley Cemetery.

Visitation was Janet Rathbun held an hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Hindt Funeral Home of Spring Valley, Minn. was in charge of arrangements.

Janet Rathbun, age 67, of Spring Valley, Minn. died Sunday November 16, 2014 at Mayo Clinic, St. Mary’s Campus.

Janet Kaye Norby was born November 10, 1947 to Lloyd and Frances (Hamlin) Norby in Spring Valley, Minn. Janet was baptized and confirmed at Bennington Lutheran Church by Ostrander, Minn. She was a 1965 graduate of LeRoy Ostrander High School. On September 25, 1965, Janet was united in marriage to Jerry Rathbun at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander.

Together they made their home

by Spring Valley. For five years, Janet enjoyed working with children at LeRoy Ostrander School.

She also enjoyed working as an

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aide at Fillmore County Public Health for many years and also did mailing at Home Federal for some years. Janet was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley and enjoyed teaching Sunday school.

She was also a 4-H leader and Boy Scout leader.

Janet was very thankful for the kind offers to donate at the time she needed a kidney transplant she had years ago.

She never forgot their love and kindness. Janet always had great support from her family and friends, including her four granddaughters that were the light and joy of her life.

Janet is survived by her husband, Jerry of Spring Valley, Minn.; son, Mark Rathbun of Spring Valley, Minn.; daughters, Missy (Jay) Schwinefus and Shelly (Troy) Bellrichard both of Spring Valley, Minn.; beloved granddaughters, Laney and Haley Schwinefus and Josie and Kaycie Bellrichard; brothers, Gary (Gwen) Norby of LeRoy, Minn. and Doug Norby of Rochester, Minn.; sister, Gayle (Gene) Reiland of Spring Valley; uncle, Dean Hamlin; nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Frances; grandparents; uncle, Wendell Hamlin; nephew, Bradley Rathbun; and many other loved ones.

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Lewis Hanna Lewis Edward Hanna was born February 28, 1928 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Lewis and Thelma (Jewell) Hanna. He died on Nov. 16, 2014 at Maple Manor Nursing Home in Rochester, Minn.

L ewis grew up in Battle Creek and joined the Me r c h a nt Marines at age 16 and sailed with them until joining the US Army in 1948.

He met and m a r r i e d Lewis Hanna Anna Dierl in 1952 and they lived a long and happy life until Anna died in 2013. He had a 21 year Army career and saw assignments in Germany, Vietnam, and Japan and served several locations in the United States. While in the Army he earned his High School GED and one year of college. His assignments in the Army were with the Recoilless Rifle, Military Police and Signal Corps.

After the service he worked with Georgia Regional Hospital and TRW in Augusta,

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GA where he and Anna lived for 39 years. They relocated to Lanesboro in 2004 to be closer to family. He enjoyed woodworking, movies and military history.

After losing his beloved Anna, his health declined and he suffered from COPD, congestive heart failure and multiple illnesses. He died peacefully in his sleep at Maple Manor Nursing Home with his daughter Lydia present.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Anna.

He is survived by his daughter, Lydia (Joe) O’Connor of Byron, Minn.; grandchildren, Tara (Mike) O’Donnell of Aliso Viejo, Calif. and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Brian O’Connor of Stafford, VA. Also, two great-grandchildren, Abigail and Jeffrey Novak.

A funeral service was held on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Lanesboro, Minn. with Fr. Thomas Loomis officiating.

A visitation was held one hour prior to the funeral service at church. Burial took place at St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Lanesboro.

Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro assisted the family with arrangements.

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Carol Tufte Carol A. Tufte, 74, of Lanesboro, died at her home Thursday, November 13, 2014.

Carol was born in Lanesboro on November 7, 1940 to Arthur and Ethel (Flattum) Rasmussen.

She attended school in L a ne s b oro and graduated from L a ne s b oro Carol Tufte High School in 1958. She married Loren Tufte on October 3, 1959 at Highland Lutheran Church.

Left to remember her with love is her husband, ,Loren; son, Blaine (Mary) of Lanesboro; daughters, Kimberly Wagner (Jim) of Lanesboro and Alison Tufte (Rick Olson), of Lanesboro; two sisters, Jean (Curt) Hall and Mary (Lee) Peterson, both of Lanesboro.

Carol enjoyed baking and being grandma to her two granddaughters, Peighton Lauren & Grace Caroline. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the American Legion Auxillary. Carol was a hard working farm wife for many years before moving into town and working at the Lanesboro Bank. She had other positions, including managing See OBITUARIES Page 9 

Fillmore County Church Directory Fillmore County Journal • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Perfect Glossy • Preston MN 507.251.5297 Arendahl Lutheran Church....………………………....Sundays - 10:30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875-2477 Assembly Of God Church & Valley Christian Center............ Sundays - 10:00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church.…….........…Fri. - 8:30am & Sat. - 5:00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church...……………………....…Sundays - 9:00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church.…….……….......…Sundays - 10:45am & 6:00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presbyterian Church.....…....………Sundays - 9:00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatfield Lutheran Church……………........Sundays - 8:00am & 9:30am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatfield United Methodist Christ……….....…………Sundays - 9:30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist...…………....………Sundays - 10:00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...………………….....…………Sundays - 9:00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 Christian Science Services.………………....…………Sundays - 10:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Destiny Life Church.............…………………….......…Sundays - 10:00am 104 West Jessie Street, Rushford MN 55971 (507) 429-1222 Elstad Lutheran Church...………………………........….Sundays - 8:30am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....………………....……Sundays - 10:00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..…..................................…Sun. - 9:00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church...….......Sundays - 8:30am & 10:30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....………….............………Sundays - 10:30am & 6:00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840

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

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

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Garness Trinity Lutheran...……………………........…Sundays - 9:00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905 Grace Lutheran Church..…………………………..…..Sundays - 9:00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875-2218 Greenfield Lutheran Church..…………………..........Sundays - 9:00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleafton Reformed Church..………………..…Sundays - 10:00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2546 Harmony United Methodist Church..….......................................8:30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henrytown Lutheran Church.………………………....…Sun. - 10:30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist..….........Saturdays - 9:00am 217 W. Jessie St., Rushford (507) 993-8328 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church.……………....….Sundays -10:30am 43267 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church (Special Occasions) Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545-2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church..………………....………Sundays - 9:30am 254 Main St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church..………….…Sundays - 10:30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Looney Valley Lutheran Church..………….................…Sundays - 10:00am 2040 Looney Valley Road, Houston, MN 55943 (507) 896-3412

Mabel First Lutheran Church………………....………Sundays - 9:00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293 Mabel United Methodist Church..………………...…Sundays - 9:30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296 Nativity Catholic Church...Sun. (1 & 2) - 8:45am & (3 & 4) - 10:30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 Newburg United Methodist Church 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran.………………....……………Sundays - 10:30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875-2460 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.……......Sundays - 8:00am & 10:30am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church.……………………...........Sundays - 9:00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875 -2460

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

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

St John Lutheran Church.…………...………………..Sundays - 9:00am 241 Line St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296 St Joseph’s Catholic Church.……………….………Sundays - 10:30am 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257 St Mark’s Lutheran Church...…………....……………Sundays - 9:00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111

St Marys Catholic Church....….......................Sat. - 5:00pm, Sun. - 11:00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthews Episcopal Church..….........…………………Sundays - 9:30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923-1219 (507) 867-3707

St Matthew’s Lutheran Church..…………..…………Sundays - 9:00am Harmony, MN 55939 (Granger) (507) 772- 4474

St Olaf Catholic Church......................Sun. (1 & 2) - 10:30am & (3 & 4) - 8:45am 114 N Locust, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5268

St Patrick’s Church Hall …………………......…......…Sundays - 8:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church.................Wed. - 7:00pm, Sundays - 10:00am 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul’s Lutheran Church....... Wednesdays - 7:00pm & Sundays - 10:30am Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604

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

Union Prairie Lutheran..…………………………...…Sundays - 9:00am Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3363 United Methodist Church.……………………….....…Sundays - 8:30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352- 4136 Whalan Lutheran Church..………………………....….Sundays - 9:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398

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the Lanesboro Golf Course clubhouse, Nick’s Ribs, and working as a paraprofessional at Lanesboro Schools, but her long-time and current position at the Lanesboro Sales Commission brought her the greatest joy.

Her service to young and old will be fondly remembered.

Carol is preceded in death by her parents; son, Brent; and sister, Lois Flaby.

A funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Monday, November 17 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro with Pastor Kerry Eversole officiating. Burial was at the Lanesboro Cemetery.

Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro was in charge of arrangements, (507)867-4310.

Richard Wildgrube Richard “Dick” Wildgrube, age 82, of Preston, Minn., died Wednesday morning, November 19, 2014, at the St. Mary’s Hospital ER. Dick was born March 10, 1932,

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in Winona, Minn., the son of Roy and Marie (Troppman) Wildgrube.

He was a graduate of Winona State University with a Bachelors of Science Degree in 1954 and a Master of Arts in 1968.

He started his teaching career at Preston High School Richard in the areas Wildgrube of industrial arts and driver’s training in September of 1954. He was a member of the United States Naval Reserve for eight years with two years of that time on active duty in the Pacific area. He returned to teaching in Preston in 1957 to complete 36 years of teaching retiring in 1992. During that time he also taught construction trades for 14 years and night classes for a number of years. On July 25, 1959, he married Garaine “Gary” Chilson of Preston.

Dick was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Preston and served on the council there. He was also a member of various educational organizations, served on the Preston Utilities Commission and Preston Library Board.

He enjoyed woodworking, carving, fishing, gardening and bike riding.

He is survived by his wife, Gary; one daughter, Jan (Rick Tauzell) Kelley of Wyoming, Minn.; and a grandson, Seth Rieder. He was preceded in death by a sister.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, November 22, 2014, at Christ Lutheran Church with Rev. David Jore officiating.

Burial of his ashes will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston. Friends may call at the church on Saturday an hour before the service.

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Home repair loans and grants available With colder weather upon us, USDA Rural Development is gearing up to help local homeowners finance home improvements through low-interest loans and grants.

“Now is a good time for homeowners to evaluate the need for necessary repairs or replacement of items such as a roof, electrical, plumbing and siding,” said Charles Phillips, Area Director for Rural Development’s Southeast Area. “Energy efficiency improvements through replacing windows and insulation also qualify. Funds can also be used to replace a furnace, sanitary disposal system and to make homes handicap accessible.”

Phillips said applicants must own and occupy the home, and their income may not exceed guidelines established by county and household size. Income

limits vary by county and average $24,700 for a one-person household and $28,250 for twoperson household in Southeastern Minnesota. Income limits increase for larger sized households. Phillips recommends checking with the local USDA Rural Development office for income limits in your county.

Applicants must also have an acceptable credit history, show repayment ability, be unable to afford a conventional loan and live in a community with a population of 20,000 or fewer.

Faribault and Owatonna are eligible for the program as they are currently “grandfathered” in.

The maximum loan is $20,000, repayable over 20 years with a one percent interest rate.

Grants are limited to elderly homeowners over the age of 62, and can only be used to

remove health or safety hazards or remodel dwellings to make them accessible to household members with disabilities. The maximum grant is $7,500.

For assistance in the following counties: Blue Earth, Dakota, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, LeSueur, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Scott, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona, contact the USDA, Rural Development office at 1408 21st Ave NW #3, Austin, MN 55912. ((507)4378247, ext. 4.).

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.” To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800)7953272 (voice), or (202)720-6382 TDD).

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This service which was somewhat unique in 1994 is more the norm in 2014. People are living longer and staying in their own home longer with the help of our services. Those services include: skilled nursing, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, home health aides, telehealth, automated medication dispensers and personal emergency response systems. With all these tools, services can be tailored to meet individual needs. Good Samaritan Society Home Care is Medicare certified, Medicaid licensed, as well as accepting many forms of insurance, VA benefits and private payment. Often people don’t realize that even though the agency is located in Preston services span east to Houston and Southern Winona counties, southern Olmsted and west to Mower, Freeborn and Worth and Mitchell counties in Iowa.

Several staff, including two home health aides and three nurses, have 15 plus years of experience with the agency. Our dedicated staff are the reason for the 20 years of success that Good Samaritan Society Homecare has experienced. The Good Samaritan Society is one of the largest not-for-profit providers of senior care services in the U.S. Services include skilled nursing, senior living communities and homecare agencies. The corporation knows that Homecare is a key factor in meeting needs of the aging seniors and works to stay on top of the latest technology. Seniors are becoming more mobile so the use of touch screen telehealth, and go-safe emergency response systems providing fall detection at home and away from home for those on the go.

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Continued from Page 1 Partners. The firm will be handling the investment of the new facility bonding dollars. Jack Fay, representing Ehlers Investment was on hand to introduce the firm and their proposed scope of work. Fay noted the firm’s three priorities for the project as safety of the assets, liquidity of the assets, and lastly, yield on investments.

The advisory agreement spells out work to be paid on a fee basis. A fee schedule was presented. Superintendent Chuck Ehler noted an appreciation for rates being set at an understandable level. Board member Angela Colbenson added her endorsement of the firm, having worked with them on a referendum while on the school board at another district.

Ehlers Investment Partners will work directly with the project manager. The firm of Kennedy & Graven has been approved by the board as bond counsel for the series 2015A bonds.

Along with the contracts, the board has approved a process format for the newly formed R-P Schools Design Team. It has been suggested by the architectural firm of ATS&R that the district limit the design team to approximately 24 members. The team will be comprised of district administration, teachers, students, district staff including janitorial and food service representatives, and eight community members. Thirteen people have currently expressed an interest in serving on the team.

Superintendent Ehler noted that the 24-member number is a recommendation and can be adjusted if the board wishes. If the team

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number needs to be trimmed, Ehler suggested the four previous, seven current, and the three incoming board members work cooperatively to determine who from the community is selected to serve. The district intends to send out a survey to interested persons.

The R-P Schools Design Team will work through the design phase and is expected to be finished up by March 2015. A complete timeline and role outline for the design team is in place. “We’re seeking community input of the new facility,” noted Ehler.

The last item of the meeting was discussion regarding the superintendent’s contract. The current contract has a third-year option written in, but the board needs to approve the third year by December 2014.

Superintendent Ehler has expressed interest in the third year, as well as a new three-year contract. Board member Dan Munson noted that looking for a superintendent is not something the new board would likely desire to jump into amid work on the new facility.

Ehler suggested two board members evaluate board reviews of his work and come back with a recommendation at the December board meeting. The board had previously approved a revised evaluation form for the position. Board members working as part of the negotiating committee will also bring terms of the new contract forward. They will be negotiating a two-year contract with an optional third year.

The next regularly scheduled board meeting is Monday, December 15, at 5 p.m., in the high school biology room. Please note the time change. The meeting will include a Truth in Taxation portion, scheduled for 6:15 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.

Broadband expansion

AcenTek partners with Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota telecoms to benefit business network solutions HOUSTON, MN – AcenTek has forged a partnership with five other southern Minnesota telephone companies, an Iowa provider and Sioux Falls, SD based SDN Communications to create better and more affordable network connectivity and internet services for regional businesses.

The interconnected network will stretch from the US Highway 212 corridor to northern Iowa. The territory will include Twin Cities suburbs and other major markets such as Mankato and Rochester.

“This partnership makes AcenTek part of something bigger which will pay dividends in network solutions and efficiencies for business customers,” says AcenTek CEO Todd Roesler.

The Minnesota and Iowa companies invited SDN to interconnect and manage the partnership because of its experience doing the same for its owners, the independent telephone companies of South Dakota.

SDN’s network already serves all of South Dakota for business-tobusiness broadband services with 30,000 miles of fiber optics. That network reaches into seven surrounding states, including metropolitan areas, such as Minneapolis,

Omaha, Chicago, Fargo, Denver and Cheyenne.

The partners (and headquarters) include:

1. AcenTek(Houston, Minn.)

2. BEVCOMM (Blue Earth, Minn.)

3. Communications 1 Network (Kanawha, Iowa) 4. Jaguar Communications (Le Sueur, Minn.)

5. KMTelecom (Kasson, Minn.)

6. NU-Telecom (New Ulm, Minn.)

7. SDN Communications (Sioux Falls, SD) 8. Woodstock Telephone (Ruthton, Minn.)

SDN Communications CEO Mark Shlanta says: “The companies are all independent telephone companies, like our owner/ members. They have seen how our South Dakota members and business customers have benefitted, and they want to follow that successful model in their service areas,” Shlanta says.

The agreement will require some fiber construction to interconnect all the companies with SDN. Construction will start in mid-October.

Once complete, that connectivity will be sold by SDN and will ben-

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week.

Kingsland seniors plan trip to Florida

By Rich Wicks The Kingsland school board met on November 17, 2014. Superintendent McDonald and all board members were present. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, consent agenda items were considered, including Board agenda, previous minutes, November bills, and policy review. A motion to approve the consent agenda items carried. Thanks were given to the KSP parent group, vision and hearing volunteers, Veterans Day volunteers, middle school Knowledge Bowl students, and all dads who participated in the Watchdog program.

The floor was opened for public comment, but none was made.

A group of senior class students and Niki DeBuhr made a presentation to the Board regarding the proposed senior class to Walt Disney World in May 2015. Ms. DeBuhr said the class considered going to Chicago or Wisconsin Dells, but ultimately chose a four-day trip to Disney World (Florida). The students described the various learning and experiential benefits of the trip, such as planning & budgeting, experiencing air travel, fundraising, seeing the ocean, and of course the fun and educational opportunities at the theme parks as well. The cost would be roughly $1100 per student, and students would be required to stay academically eligible and follow a code of conduct. Ms. DeBuhr also explained that if 65% of the seniors have not paid their nonrefundable $150 deposit by December 22, the class will instead take a three-day trip to Chicago, which would cost about $350 per student.

Board members asked several questions, then voted to approve the trip.

Next, an update was given on the Spotlight on Education program. Students have been finding many benefits to the various technology used, including i-Pads and g-mail. Reports were

then given by board members. Steve Tart reported on finances, mentioning several areas in need of maintenance, replacement or repair. Deb Larson reported on personnel issues, including the hiring of five coaches and one resignation. Kristin Beck updated the board on policy and PR items, including the electronic message sign, for which usage protocols are being developed.

Principal Hecimovich said the recent parent conferences were well-attended, and he told of several upcoming assessments for students. He summarized a recent training on suicide prevention, and said those who attended were very impressed. He also said, “I’m very proud of the behavior of our students, I would hold them up against any other school around.”

Principal Priebe said that winter has officially been declared at Kingsland Elementary and Middle Schools, meaning that winter parking rules are in effect. He also said the standard rule is that children go outside for recess if the temperature in above ten degrees below zero. So he reminds all students and families to be sure to have proper clothing for the conditions, and said his frequent refrain to the kids is, “Jacket, hat gloves,…jacket, hat, gloves!”

Business manager Todd Lechtenberg gave a report on final FY2014 numbers. He said the general fund revenues were about $6 million, and expenses were about $6.3 million, so there was a $336,247 decrease in the general fund. This was mainly due to decreased enrollment and planned expenditures, but was also impacted by factors such as the long cold winter, which increased heating costs. For the current year, revenues through October are down slightly compared to the budget, but expenses are as well. He said the budget was for a $6,000 surplus, but that it’s very possible the actual numbers will

result in running a deficit. He plans to submit a budget revision in January.

Athletic director Steve Hauser said the Fall Sports Banquet went great, and he reported very good attendance at the first session of Why We Play. He also said the school needs to hire several more coaches.

Superintendent McDonald reported on the Minnesota Rural Education Association, which honors three schools yearly at their annual conference. This year, Kingsland Schools was honored with a third-place award for the Lead the Way STEM Program.

In old business, the board approved a 12-week leave request for Ann Priebe.

The board had learned of a recent legislative change which allows halftime employees the full twelve weeks of leave. In new business, the board approved the World’s Best Workforce handbook as presented.

Next, a summary of the FY2014 financial audit was given. Although a few “minor housekeeping issues” were mentioned, there were no material noncompliances areas noted. As of June 30, 2014, the General Fund balance was $2,126,070. The Board voted to accept the audit as presented.

A paternity leave request was granted for Chris Priebe. Next, a return to work agreement for superintendent McDonald was discussed. Doug Plaehn said the plan would be for the superintendent’s current contract to be terminated, and then a new contract would begin July 2, 2015. Mr Plaehn said the district would see a 3% saving, compared to the current contract. The board voted to approve this proposal (Gwen Howard dissented). The board then went into closed session for labor negotiation strategy. The next regular Board meeting will be December 15 at 6:30 p.m., in the district conference room.

efit businesses with multiple office locations.

“Banks are a good example,” Roesler says. “They have a home office and branch locations in many communities and need to share electronic data among all locations.

When they can do that on one provider’s network, such as SDN, it not only becomes more affordable but easier to manage.”

Large carriers, such as AT&T, Verizon, not to mention wireless telephone providers, similarly look for providers who can carry data traffic long distances on one, interconnected network.

Although SDN strictly serves businesses, it centralizes some residential products for its South Dakota owner companies, including long distance, cable television, Internet services and home surveillance technologies.

About AcenTek- AcenTek provides services in 20 communities in southeastern Minnesota and northeastern Iowa and 14 communities in Michigan.

The company was formed after World War II at a time when telephone service in rural, southeastern Minnesota was inadequate. Most of the telephone lines in operation were owned and operated by groups of farmers, and it was not unusual to find party lines with as many as 30 customers on a line.

So a group of farmers representing many telephone companies met in

1949 to discuss improving rural telephone service using REA loans.

Their meeting led to the formation of the Fillmore County Telephone Cooperative in 1950, as a cooperative corporation for the purpose of bringing telephone service to rural southeastern Minnesota.

Acquisitions started in July 1951 when the company purchased the Ostrander Telephone Company, with that company’s 104 subscribers. From that time to 1986, the company grew as it acquired many other small telephone companies.

AcenTek now has over 13,000 access lines in the Minnesota and Iowa exchanges. Adding the Michigan subsidiaries, the total is over 21,000. Employment has grown to

135 employees–93 in Minnesota and Iowa; 20 in Mesick, Michigan; and 22 in Allendale, Michigan.

Along the way, (in 1956) the Fillmore County Telephone Cooperative changed its name to Ace Telephone Association. In 1999, to better reflect the full range of communications services offered, Ace Telephone Association began doing business as Ace Communications Group.

Ace Communications Group has evolved into being more than just a telephone/communications company. So in April of 2014 Ace Telephone Association, along with its subsidiaries began doing business as AcenTek, Ascending Technology.

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Preston adopts assessment roll for 2014 improvements

By Karen Reisner The public hearing concerning assessments due to the Twenty-14 Street and Utility Improvements was held on November 17 during the Preston city council meeting.

Brett Grabau, Stantec, reviewed the 2014 improvements that involved a substantial portion of the city’s streets and utility connections. About 25 property owners attended the public hearing. Assessments have been proposed for 163 properties.

Total project costs are $3,745,683.23 of which $957,751.78 is to be assessed to benefiting property owners.

Forty percent of street project costs are to be assessed to benefiting property owners and 60 percent will be paid by the city.

The city pays 100 percent of storm sewer improvements for street reconstruction projects.

The Public Utility will pay 100 percent of costs for lateral water main improvements and water service replacement. Sanitary sewer service replacement costs are 80 percent assessed to the property owner and paid 20 percent by the Public Utility.

Property owners with a sanitary sewer service replacement will be assessed $999.41 per service.

The percentages are spelled out

in the city’s assessment policy.

Numerous questions were asked, many concerning a particular property. For the most part property owners praised construction workers. They were courteous and willing to help individuals to get themselves or their groceries to their homes during construction.

One lady called the workers very conscientious and very obliging. Judge Robert Benson concurred, calling them a really good crew.

Most comments were positive. Many sought clarification.

One lady asked how the interest rate had been determined.

City administrator Joe Hoffman explained that it was 1 percent higher than the city’s net effective bonding rate. Any amount of assessment not paid before December 17 will be financed for 15 years and paid in equal annual installments bearing interest at the rate of 3.76 percent per annum. There is an option to pay off the remaining balance at any time.

Neil Britton expressed his concern about all properties being treated the same with an assessment rate of $63.44 per assessable front foot. On the South Hill curb and gutter was only replaced where it was deficient. It was noted that at

Monday, November 24, 2014 a public hearing in the fall of 2013 the city council made a decision due to the similarity of the projects to treat all properties the same. Grabau said that one rate throughout was fair and equitable, after noting that a portion of the South Hill doesn’t have pedestrian facilities. Britton maintained that the city can only assess for improvements that benefit the property.

Father Francis Galles said he was extremely pleased with the work done on his property.

There were questions about trees that had been removed and if they might be replaced.

Jim Bakken explained that they will replace trees in the boulevard area (city property) where possible and remove any damaged trees at the city’s cost.

Grabau said there are two reasons for deferred assessments, either agricultural property or an undeveloped parcel. If an undeveloped parcel is developed at a later date, there could be assessments at that time.

A resolution to adopt the Twenty-14 Project assessment roll as presented was approved unanimously.

Other Business In Brief •A motion to appoint Kurt Reicks to serve on the National Trout Center board of directors was approved. Reicks will report back to the council.

•Payment number six to A-1 Excavating in the amount of $88,658.89 was approved for

235 ACRE PETER ROSENDAHL FARM FOR SALE

By Sealed Bid Auction

Crop Land, Timber, Home & Dairy Facility

Sealed bids will be received at the Law Office of Hammell & Murphy, P.L.L.P. located at 110 East Main Street in Caledonia, Minnesota, until Friday, December 19, 2014 at 4:30 P.M. for the purchase of agricultural real estate located approximately one mile southwest of the City of Spring Grove, Houston County, Minnesota. Property includes approximately 122 acres of tillable crop land, approximately 113 acres of timber, excellent dairy facility with sand pit for bedding, home and other land. Property consists of a total of approximately 235 acres.

Tillable land has high CSR of approximately 83 and timber land contains mature timber ready to be logged. Property offered in three separate tracts as follows:

Tract 1:

206.5 Acres containing approximately 115 acres of tillable land and the remainder timber land, all located West of County Road 4.

Tract 2:

27.8 Acres containing residential home, dairy facility and buildings, timber and 6.7 acres of tillable land, all located East of County Road 4.

Tract 3:

Entire 235 Acre parcel consisting of Tract 1 and Tract 2.

Bids shall be made in writing, enclosed in a sealed envelope and plainly marked “Rosendahl Farm Sale” on the exterior and shall identify the Tract bid upon. Bids shall contain the name, address and phone numbers of the bidder.

Bids may be either delivered in person or mailed to Jed J. Hammell, Hammell & Murphy, 110 East Main St., Caledonia, MN 55921. Bids shall be deemed received on the date the bid arrives at the Law Office of Hammell & Murphy, P.L.L.P. Initial sealed bids shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check made payable to “Hammell & Murphy, Trust Account” for five percent (5%) of the bid as an earnest money deposit. SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS AND TO NEGOTIATE WITH BIDDERS, AND FURTHER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONDUCT A BID-OFF BETWEEN THE TOP SIX (6) BIDDERS. If seller exercises its right to conduct a bid-off, the bid-off shall occur on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at the Hammell & Murphy law office.

The successful bidder will be required to enter into a Standard Minnesota Purchase Agreement; said agreement will provide for real estate taxes being prorated to the date of closing and also provide for a closing date on or before January 23, 2015. The premises are being sold “AS IS”. If you should have any questions regarding this property or the bid procedure, please contact the law offices of Jed J. Hammell.

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the North Project of Twenty-14 projects. Payment number six to Blitz Construction in the amount of $10,644.75 for the South Project of Twenty-14 projects was approved.

•Payment number one to A-1 Excavating for the North Industrial Park street and utility improvements was approved in the amount of $552,494.35.

In a few months about half of this amount will be reimbursed to the city from Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) from the Industrial Park Infrastructure Grant. The regional pond is completed, the roadway is built up and hook ups have been extended to Preston Dairy and Farm. The project will be finished in the spring.

•Hoffman updated the council on the Farm Animal Ordinance issue. John and Bernice Penrose had made a request to reintroduce horses on their property than consists of less than two acres several weeks ago. The council has not been willing to amend the ordinance which requires that farm animals only be kept in the agricultural district of the city or on a residential lot of at least ten acres in size. No animal shelter shall be within 300 feet of an adjoining piece of property.

Any change to the ordinance, would have applied city wide.

Hoffman said he had met with city attorney Dwight Luh-

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mann on the ordinance restrictions. The Penroses had asked about leasing additional land.

Hoffman said the 10 acres being discussed for leasing is zoned agricultural and ownership is irrelevant. There is no requirement in the ordinance that the property be owned, so additional nearby property could be leased and used to keep horses.

However, the property where the Penrose house sits is zoned residential and it is not a large enough piece of property for farm animals.

•With the recent general election, Mayor Kurt Reicks was re-elected to another 2 year term and councilmen Robert Maust and Charles Sparks were re-elected each for another 4 year term.

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Monday, November 24, 2014

Harry Root takes the oath of office

By Karen Reisner Newly elected Third District Commissioner Harry Root was sworn in by Judge Matt Opat at the board’s November 18 meeting. The board has operated with only four members since the retirement of Chuck Amunrud in May.

After Root took the oath of office, the five member board addressed a brief agenda before beginning their annual road tour. A resolution was adopted accepting the resignation of First District Commissioner Tom Kaase effective December 30, 2014. Kaase will be sworn in as

the new Fillmore County Sheriff early in 2015.

Included in that resolution is the schedule leading up to a special election to elect a new commissioner from the First District. Filing for the office will open on November 25 and close on December 9. If a primary election is required, it is scheduled to be on January 27.

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week.

The general election will be held on March 31. The newly elected candidate will take the oath of office on April 7.

Other Business In Brief •Corey Merkel was hired as the replacement jailor, effective December 5. Merkel has worked as an intermittent jailor for the county.

•The board’s fall road tour to

look at 2014 completed projects and proposed 2015 or later future projects took them across the county, through 16 townships.

•The regular board meeting on December 2 will begin at 3 p.m. At 6:30 p.m. the Truth and Taxation Hearing will be held in the commissioners board room at the county courthouse.

Announcing. . .

My intention to run for Fillmore County 1st District Commissioner.

Your support will be greatly appreciated in the upcoming special election.

Karen Reisner paid for by Karen Reisner on her own behalf

Judge Matt Opat administers the oath of office to Harry Root, the new Third District Commissioner.

Photo by Karen Reisner

FILLmORE COunTy’S 6Th AnnuAL

Shopping in a Winter Wonderland Please help make this Christmas special for everyone!

We are a drop-off location for

RURAL CONCERNS “Christmas in Fillmore County” NOW thru Friday, Dec. 19 bring in Christmas gift items for toddlers thru teens.

Donators will be registered for a grand prize

SUGGESTED ITEMS: • New T-Shirts • Mittens/Gloves/Hats, etc.

• New Toys/Games (not wrapped) • Sweatshirts • Athletic Team/Collegiate items

TuRKEy DAy Run November Registration at 7:30 a.m. 27th

RiveRside oN the Root in Lanesboro, MN.

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

Also accepting food for the Fillmore County Food Shelf.

Christmas Open House

Shirts will be gray athletic performance material

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Stop in for Holiday Snacks ~ Coffee, Cider and Homemade Treats.

Register for adult and childrens drawings to be held daily.

For each person who registers the bank will donate $1.00 to the church of their choice.

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Order a T-Shirt with the logo celebrating this 6th Annual Event. Orders must be mailed in and paid in full prior to the event. Shirts will be mailed out to participants after all orders are collected.

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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Celebration event for the ‘Libraries Grow Community’ Mural Project

Lanesboro, Minn. – The public is invited to attend a Celebration Event for the ‘Libraries Grow Community’ mural project at the Lanesboro Public Library on Tuesday, November 18 at 7 p.m. There will be refreshments – make your own ice cream

sundaes! – a video highlighting the process, and a short program where artist Leisa Luis-Grill will talk about the project and her experience working with volunteer artists. The event is free and open to the public.

A worthy celebration, this hon-

CHICKEN BOWLING WED., NOVEMBER 26TH • 2-5:30pm • Ages 5-12 Money raised goes to elementary field trips.

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All money raised goes to Senior Class trip.

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ors the completion of the ‘Libraries Grow Community’ mural on the walls of the Lanesboro Public Library entrance at the Lanesboro Community Center. The mural was designed and executed by Leisa Luis-Grill, a professional artist from Rochester, Minn. Following a survey of community members asking what is important to them about the library; Leisa designed the mural and then used a black marker to sketch out the various scenes. “This mural is meant to capture what people love most about Lanesboro and about their remarkable Library,” she says. Over the course of a week, she guided participation from about 75 painters in a ‘paint by numbers’ system to add color to the mural, and then finished the detail work—shading, fine lines, color variations—herself.

Volunteer painters ranged in age from 8-70 years old, and included both local community members and folks from out of town who just happened upon the scene and picked up a paint brush. One woman reported that her husband was so drawn in by the painting process that she left to go shopping for an hour while he continued to paint! This overwhelming support and participation underscores what Leisa has to say about the mural. “This project is about Lanesboro but it is also about the continuing value which libraries everywhere bestow upon their communities.

This is a way to thank the citizens of Lanesboro for the tremendous and ongoing support they have shown for the Library as well as celebrating the ongoing and vital tradition of learning and public outreach demonstrated by the Lanesboro Public Library.”

This project would not have been possible without much community support, from the Lanesboro City Park Board, Friends of the Lanesboro Public Library, Lanesboro Arts, local volunteers, and the Lanesboro Public Library Board of Directors, who took on the project after several brainstorming sessions and initial planning help from Krista Flaig.

Current Library Board members are mural project director Karen

Swanson, David Hennessey, Sandy Webb, Keith Ekstrom, Kay Wold, Julie Obritsch, and Cheryl Brekke. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the

Three Rivers Conference Honor Choir

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GasBuddy update GasBuddy Survey Says: 92% of Americans Traveling for Thanksgiving Plan to Drive; 71% Expect to Spend Less This Year Nov. 17, 2014 – When Americans hit the road this year for Thanksgiving family gatherings, 31% of us say we’ll be traveling over 500 miles and another 31% will travel between 200 and 500 miles. This year 92% of us are driving and just 6.5% say they’ll fly. But no matter how far we go or how much we think we save on gas… that doesn’t mean we’re looking for ways to spend it.

Of more than 81,000 Americans surveyed by GasBuddy this month, 71 percent said they expect to spend less on Thanksgiving this year.

“The Thanksgiving holiday is such a deeply-rooted part of who we are that families will always do what it takes to bring everybody together regardless of fuel prices,” said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy. “But the mood we’re getting from our survey results suggests that notably lower gas prices have brought a sense of relief, perhaps some optimism, and also a sense of caution.”

Among those traveling more than 16% say that savings from lower gas prices is leading them to alter their plans. For some that may mean stretching the Thanksgiving holiday and/or, avoiding traffic.

GasBuddy Thanksgiving Survey: Key Findings When do we go? 36% say their Thanksgiving travel begins on Thanksgiving Day. 30% said it

starts the day before; 18% say they’re hitting the road 2 to 3 days before.

What about the return trip home? 25% say they’ll fight the tryptophan malaise and drive home later on ThanksgivingDay; but the majority, 42% say they’ll wait 2 to 3 days and drive home Saturday or Sunday. 22% of us expect to hit the road with a fresh start the next morning.

How well prepared are we?

95% of respondents have a smart phone. 52% say they use 2 to 3 travel apps for their Thanksgiving travels; 34% will actively use 4 or more apps.

How much are we saving?

Economists say most of us have saved at least $500 since June.

Among consumers who use the GasBuddy app, 43% say they save from 6 to 9 cents per gal. on every purchase; 26% say they save from 10 to 14 cents; and 10% say they save from 15 to 30 cents per gal. From Thanksgiving through the following Sunday, motorists collectively will save over $650 million on gasoline versus what they spent last Thanksgiving- or over $160 million a day.

About GasBuddy GasBuddy operates MinnesotaGasPrices.com and over 250 similar websites that track gasoline prices at over 140,000 gasoline stations in the United States and Canada. In addition, GasBuddy offers a free smartphone app which has been downloaded over 25 million times to help motorists find the lowest gasoline prices in their area.

Academic lettering assembly Wednesday, November 12, forty-two Rushford-Peterson students were recognized for their leadership in academics. Students in grades 9-11 from the 20132014 school year, maintaining a 3.670 GPA each quarter, received a letter, pin, and certificate of accomplishment. The academic assembly is a great opportunity to honor our students academically.

This year marks the 23rd year the assembly has been held, creating a tradition of academic excellence.

This year’s guest speaker was Rushford-Peterson Social Studies teacher, Dan Mlsna. Thank you to Mr. Mlsna for his inspiring speech.

Seniors: Jordan Agrimson, Joshua Agrimson, Connor Johanson, Cole Kingsley, Jonathan Koenen,

Hannah Kopperud, Charlie Krambeer, Blake Lawston, Stacey Miertschin, Jeremiah Munson, Blake Norstad, Zachary Vix, Elizabeth Wick Juniors: Keean Benson, Carissa Bieberdorf, Noah Dahl, Kate Klungtvedt, Savannah Neitzke, Bailey O’Hare, Rachel O’Shaughnessy, Caleb Thompson, Morgan Vitse, Clara Wieser, Caryn Wolter Sophomores: Ashely Agrimson, Halle Bauer, Bailey Bestul, Brooke Bestul, Noah Carlson, Neil Courrier, Emma Eide, Nell Himlie, Haley Johnson, Andrea Larson, Spencer Majerus, Aaron Munson, Ellen Nelson, Logan Quimby, Tovah Schroeder, Savannah Skalet, Nathan Wick, Abigail Wieser

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Ostrander city council considers well repairs

By Rich Wicks A regular meeting of the Ostrander city council was held on November 18 at the Community Center. All council members were in attendance.

Following the Pledge of Allegiance, the council approved the consent agenda, including agenda, prior minutes, treasurer report and payment of expenses. There were no sign-ups for the open forum.

Public Works director and fire chief Jimmie Dean updated the council on the pagers currently in use. He said they are a model that is no longer available, and many of the pagers are having speaker problems. A proposal to upgrade the pagers was approved. He said he’d checked into a pumper truck being sold by the city of Mazeppa, but it is in need of repairs, so wouldn’t be a good buy. He also said the city park was recently “trimmed up” and is looking nice.

Mr. Dean then discussed the city’s well, which has a new water meter which is more accurate than the old meter. It shows the well is running at a lower flow than expected. This means that the pump is losing pressure somewhere, and that’s a problem the city needs to look into fixing. He said, “If it’s bad casings, it could run into $100,000,” but he’s hopeful that the problem is not that serious. Council members discussed their options, and asked if the old well could be put back into use. Mr. Dean will check with the Department of Health to see if that is feasible.

Mr. Dean talked about a recent

power outage on November 8, and said such outages cause many alarms within the city.

He will contact Alliant Energy to see what can be done.

The council discussed necessary increases to the city’s base rates for water and sewer usage.

It was noted that the current base rate of $1.50 per 1000 gallons is very low compared to other cities, and mayor Nesler stated, “The water side definitely needs to come up”. The council discussed raising the rate and favored doing a small, gradual increase. Mr. Dean said when he’s discussed this issue with residents, they are more understanding when they find out the impact to them would be an increase of only about $30 to $35 per month.

A decision will be made later.

The council discussed moving the “Welcome to Ostrander” sign to Lund Park, and talked about putting it where the well pump now sits. The area would need to be reinforced, since people will undoubted climb on the structure. It was suggested to put up a plaque, and possibly a flower bed.

Employee reviews were postponed until next month. The canvassing board looked over results of the recent election.

A request by Jerry Wierson for the city to plow snow from the Ace Communication lot was denied, because council members said it would create insurance issues for the city, and because it could set a precedent for future requests. The next regular meeting will be December 2.

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Rushford-Peterson High School 1st quarter honor roll 9th Grade: A Honors: Nicholas Anderson, Benjamin Ansell, Nicole Blagsvedt, Dawson Dahl, Keegan Dittman, Jordan DresslerGuyer, Michael Ekern, Payton Hahn, Olivia Hoff, Derek Jannsen, Morgan Kingsley, Victoria Kjome, Anna Kjos, Hannah Ledebuhr, Jordan McNamer, and Matthew Strapp B Honors: Josie Bearbower, Dylan Buckland, Kensay Clobes, Quentin Douglas, Tarini Eggert, Mackenzie Eide, Kila Feller, Brandon Friederichs, Grace Luhmann, Shawn Marg, Benjamin Maynard, Ian McNeill, Gabriel Mierau, Joshua Miertschin, Jacob Paulson, Cameron Theede, Marisa Vieth, Mackenzie Waldo, and Tristine Ziemer 10th Grade: A Honors: Ashley Agrimson, Halle Bauer, Bailey Bestul, Brooke Bestul, Noah Carlson,

Neil Courrier, Mikayla Crawford, Nell Himlie, Brianna Koop, Katie Mensing, Aaron Munson, Ellen Nelson, Logan Quimby, Tovah Schroeder, Savannah Skalet, Nathan Wick, and Abigail Wieser B Honors: Ethan Anderson, Austin Brand, Emma Eide, Landon Goree, Megan Holien, Joy Hundorf, Haley Johnson, Marshall Johnson, Samantha Kryzer, Andrea Larson, Dylan Linder, Spencer Majerus, Julianna Malone, Jordan Markegard, Alexandra Meldahl, Sarah Mensing, Allison Oian, Kiana Pehler, Madison Smith, Owen Smith, Hayden Stensgard, and Taylor Williams 11th Grade: A Honors: Keean Benson, Carissa Bieberdorf, Maria Doerr, Lauren Hadley, Kate Klungtvedt, Savannah Neitzke, Bailey O’Hare, Justin Quella, Austin Ritter, Clara Wieser,

Rushford-Peterson Middle School 1st quarter honor roll 6th Grade: A Honors: Paige Dailey, Megan Ekern, Alayna Helgemoe, Hailey Jenkins, Hannah Linder, Julia Maynard, Luke O’Hare, Isabelle Olson, Josiah Rasmussen, Emma Schuster, Jonah Sievers, Hale Stensgard, Lily Thompson B Honors: Bradley Colbenson, Alyvia Eide, Rylan Frisbie, Brayton Gudmundson, Danielle Heffner, Rylin Hoel, Calli Kingsley, Isabel Lesser, Jens Lind, Kobe Lind, Trey Olson, Alivia Paszkiewicz, Ariana Rasmussen, Lakyn Rasmussen, Christina Scaife, Shelby Semling, Jada Stapleton, Jacob Stennes, Brady Stensgard, Kyler Vieth, Lane Waldo, Benjamin Wieser, Easton Wilcenski,

Alora Wilkemeyer, Noah Winrow 7th Grade: A Honors: Ethan Atkinson, Xander Auman, Lorenz Buchanan, Elizabeth Dahl, Karissa Eide, Seth Heiden, Timothy Highum, Leah Himlie, Avalon Jacobson, Jacob James, Mitchell Ledebuhr, Ayla McNeill, Jasmine Schueler, Halen Schwendinger B Honors: Cassidy Albrecht, Madeline Anderson, Sasha Anderson, Daniel Barber, Raina Chase, Kaleah Davis, Kelley Faraone, Paula Howe, Tyler Johnson, Jack Kopperud, Elijah Lange, Hans Lind, John Luhmann, Kylie Meldahl, Travis Mensink, Gunnar Mierau, Cody Paulson,

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and Caryn Wolter B Honors: Hannah Boyum, Mitchell Brand, Tatyanna Bronk, Matthew Culhane, Zoe Feller, Harriet Flinsch, Indra Hermanson, Brittany Kuss, Dakota Larimer, Rachel O’Shaughnessy, Kendra Sand, Nathan Sarvi, Zarghoona Shah, Caleb Thompson, Paul Viehauser, Morgan Vitse, and Kyle Weidemann 12th Grade: A Honors: Jordan Agrimson, Joshua Agrimson, Bailey Holien, Jordan Honken, Connor Johanson, Cole Kingsley, Jonathan Koenen, Hannah Kopperud, Charlie Krambeer, Jeremiah Munson, Blake Norstad, and Zachary Vix B Honors: Zachary Ansell, James Bearbower, Ethan Bergan, Joshua Brown, Joseph Culhane, Cole Danielson, Courtney Gravos, Jena Gutknecht, Aspen Hartmann, Blake Lawston, Jacob Merchlewitz, Wesley Trejo, Benjamin Vieth, Alexander Vix, Hunter Volkman, and Bryant Weidemann

Dylan Payne, Jarrett Rhodes, Jimmi-jo Ritter, Sonya Schoonover, Caitlyn Spitzer, Taylor Stennes, Alyssa Thelen 8th Grade: A Honors: Cora Bauer, Kaitlyn Bieberdorf, Chloe Bunke, Emily Didier, Isabelle Gile, Kjersta Hinz, Peyton Hoiness, Lauren Lawston, Nolan Mueller, Megan Oian, Julissa Trejo B Honors: Ian Brown, Jaelyn Connaughty, Chealsy Eide, Faith Eide, Shayna Hanson, Brendon Honken, Madeline James, Dominic Jenkins, Jacob Johanson, Cole Knutson, Isaac Lange, Abbylyn Malone, Adrian Martinez-Glenna, Cassidy Meldahl, Matthew Nelson, Jadeyn Rasmussen, Adam Sand, Merrill Schroeder, Landon Skalet, Brett Smith, Sophia Tekautz, Grace Thompson, Jacob Vieth, Brennan Volkman, Lucas Wilkemeyer

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Rushford-Peterson Schools and ATS&R will be holding a community input meeting for the planning and designing of our new school building on Monday, December 1 from

6-7:30 p.m. in the high school science rooms, 3rd floor. If you would like to have some input into the design of the new school, please plan to attend this meeting.

12th Annual Complimentary

Thanksgiving Dinner

Date: Thursday, November 27 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Where: Lanesboro United Methodist Church

the menu:

• Turkey • Dressing • Real mashed potatoes • Corn

• Squash • Cranberry sauce • Pumpkin & apple pie • Milk & coffee

Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a Thanksgiving Dinner at no cost. Those who want to give a donation Freewill offerings are welcomed. All proceeds go to Preston Food Shelf.

If you want to help with the dinner, contact Deb Danielson Work: 507-864-2229 • Cell: 507-459-3593 • Email: debra.danielson@marinecu.com

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Christmas musical drama presentation

“Christmas in Egypt” will be presented by the children of the Fillmore Free Methodist Church (in the village of Fillmore) on Sunday morning, December 7 at 8:30 a.m. and 10:40 a.m. About 30 children are participating in this musical drama presentation created by Kathie Hill. Wendy Grabau is directing the music,

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and Janet Hopper, the drama.

This presentation includes highenergy singing and acting that will be enjoyed by the whole family. It is being offered by the Fillmore children as a special Christmas gift to the families of this area. For more information, contact Pastor Mike Hopper at (507)352-5455.

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Mila Aryn Topness Mila Aryn was born October 24, 2014 to Aaron and Erin Topness of Lanesboro. Mila weighed 8 lb 3 oz and was 21 1/4 inches long. Grandparents are Betty Ehler, Jim Ehler, and Gene & Vicky Topness.

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The historic Lenora United Methodist Church is currently undergoing some repair work to the chancel stage area to replace a few deteriorating floor joists. The floor boards were delicately peeled up to reveal the 1860’s workmanship undergirding the floor structure. A few floor joists had deteriorated to the point where the floor in the chancel area was beginning to wobble.

Celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary on 11-27-14

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Under the leadership of Michael Holzer (left), John Goutcher (right) is helping to replace some of the old, deteriorating floor structure with new, heavy beams and joists that will be capable of better supporting the original floor boards in the stage area. Some of the original floor joists and supporting beams were most likely recycled from some 1800’s vintage barn-type structure with heavy rough-hewn logs being held together by wooden pegs. The Lenora Church chancel - stage area will be put together in time for Thanksgiving services on November 23rd at 7 p.m.

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Sunday, November 30

Happy 60th Anniversary

On Thanksgiving Day, 2014, Elwyn and Eileen Mensink of rural Preston will observe their 60th wedding anniversary. All their married life they have lived on Elwyn’s family farm, about a mile north of Greenleafton Reformed Church, where they were wed on Nov, 27, 1954.

To mark this occasion, their children (Martha, Neil, Carla, Karen and Paul) are providing cake and refreshments following the 10 a.m. regular worship service at the church on Sunday, Nov, 30. The congregation welcomes all who attend, and casual attire is appropriate.

Card of congratulations and a fond memory may be mailed directly to the couple at 21855 County 14, Preston, MN 55965.

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By Loni Kemp ©SallyKeating2011

Climate Chaos We shivered through November days colder than ever before in Minnesota.

Last spring was extremely wet.

Summer was extraordinarily cool and pleasant. I recall the summer before was excruciatingly hot and humid. Rainfalls seem to come in downpours nowadays, with fewer long slow replenishing rains. The growing season is longer, and I hear they are now planting the Dakotas to corn.

Am I imagining things? What is going on here?

Climate chaos. That is my new name for the phenomenon of climate change. Global warming may describe one long term trend, but it doesn’t begin to capture what we actually experience. We are well into the new age of wild fluctuations in weather and increasing extremes of rain, snow, hail, drought, humidity, winds, and temperature. Welcome to climate chaos.

I recently attended the second Minnesota Climate Adaptation

Conference, organized by the University of Minnesota’s Mark Seeley, extension professor of soil, water and climate, as well as author and public radio commentator.

A striking presentation on the increase in variability of severe storms was given by Harold Brooks of the National Severe Weather Lab at NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.) Data reveals growing variability in when, where, and how bad storms are getting. Some facts he documented: • In the US, heavy precipitation storms have doubled in the last thirty to forty years.

• It used to be that a quarter of August rains in Minnesota were heavy, but now half of them are.

• Reports of 2.5 inch hail and larger are going up.

Jerry Hatfield of the USDA Agriculture Research Service is the new head of the Midwest Climate Hub. He has a long career studying soil,

plant and atmosphere interactions, and was on the IPPC climate change panel that won the Nobel Prize.

He reports that precipitation and temperatures are becoming more extreme: • Heavy rains over 1.25 inches per day increased 40% since the 1950’s.

• A 37% increase in 8-inch rainfalls occurred in the midwest over fifty years.

• The increase in spring precipitation results in 3.7 less days for spring field work since 1995. Each additional inch decreases workable field days by 2-3 days.

• Since the 1940s, every decade has been warmer, and that is most true in the northern states and deserts.

• The midwest has nine more frost-free days on average, but increased variability brings damaging late spring frosts and early fall frosts.

• Warmer temps increased evaporation of water pulled from the soil.

A 12% increase in humidity can affect corn pollination and livestock health.

Bruce Tiffany, a fourth generation corn/soy farmer from Redwood Falls, spoke about how risk management in agriculture is equated with sustainability. He described climate events

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that deeply harmed their operation at various times—a killing frost on Labor Day, drought leading to no harvest, 100 mph winds, early snow halting the harvest, and an 18-inch rain. He also described personal observations of climate change, like the arrival of possums, insects and weeds which he’s never seen before.

Tiffany manages his increased risk by building diversity and sustainability into his farming system. Precision technology, cover crops and reduced tillage are practices he touts.

How does climate chaos affect farming in Fillmore County? Most farmers are waiting longer for the soils to dry out in spring from rainy weather, and those who don’t wait suffer from soil compaction. Big rains wash soil, fertilizer and chemicals away from the crops and into the rivers. Large hail can decimate a crop. High humidity and heat can prevent pollination of corn. Even the seemingly good news of corn now

Dear Children of Fillmore County, Please send your letter to Santa to the Fillmore County Journal and we will publish it in the Monday, December 22nd newspaper -- just in time for Santa’s visit. All letters to Santa should be submitted to the Journal by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17. You can send them via e-mail to santa@filllmorecountyjournal.com, or drop them off at the Journal in Preston, Minn., or mail them to the Journal at P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965.

being grown farther north than ever before can disrupt established markets.

Good old conservation practices help manage the risk of climate chaos by building soil health, while they stop erosion, increase soil organic matter, increase moisture retention, and reduce runoff. Crop rotations, cover crops and no-till are the gold standard. And the very same practices mitigate climate change by reducing emissions and capturing carbon in the soil.

Climate chaos must be met by risk management, sustainability and soil health. While Washington dithers, we gardeners and farmers take action.

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Fillmore County Sports Boys Basketball Preview

By Paul Trende The 2014-2015 boys basketball season begins, like most, with changes. Both the Three Rivers (La Crescent) and SEC (Randolph) have new members.

The Lancers addition to the TRC brings the league up to thirteen teams. It will be divided into a 6-team East Division, feaPaul Trende turing the LC, Cotter, L-A, R-P, Caledonia, and FC, and a 7-team West Division, featuring W-K, P-E-M, D-E, St. Charles, Chatfield, Kingsland, and Southland. Division foes will play each other twice and teams from the opposite division once. West teams will play one more league game (18) than east teams (17). There will be respective division champions.

As a result of the new alignment, county schools R-P, FC, Chatfield, and Kingsland won’t all play each other twice. Trojan/ Falcon Gopher/Knight battles will each take place times two, but the formers will only play the latters once. In the SEC, Randolph begins its second season in all sports. With ten total teams, everyone will play everyone twice for an even 18-game SEC schedule. The new season overall will be about regrouping.

Six of the seven county teams lost some really key assets. Last season, seven All-Conference players returned. This year, there are just three, all from the same school.

Coaching continuity should help the regrouping; there are no new county coaches.

Rushford-Peterson should again highlight the county boys’ basketball action. Quiet please.

The Trojans has been pretty good the last few years. The word ‘few’ running anywhere from three (the current run, back-to-backto-back state trips, third, third, and second place finishes) to 25 (dating back to the 1990’s when Coach Tom Vix arrived). Last season, R-P set a school record in wins (31-2), winning the TRC outright (19-1). They started the season 16-0. They lost only to state Class AA state competitor Caledonia and to Belgrade-Brooten-Elrosa in the Class A title game (52-40).

A trio of three-year seniors (Seth Thompson, Austin O’Hare, Jorli Hauge) graduated, but R-P returns a trio of senior A-C guards. At the point is the floor leader Cole Kingsley (6’0”).

Cool Cole ran the Trojan offense last year, averaging 8.6 points, 4.8 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and

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3.1 steals per game. His backcourt ‘off-guard’ mate is Alex Vix (5’10”). Vix led R-P at 11 points per game while adding 2.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 2.1 steals. The Alex Vix shooter of the group is Charlie Krambeer (6’1”). Krambeer averaged 10.2 points per game mainly on 41% from downtown. Each enter their third year as (essentially) starters. Also Charlie in the mix a Krambeer season ago were guards Jacob Merchlewitz (5’10” senior) and Zach Vix (5’9” senior). Up front, R-P’s two tallest (6’4”) mainstays (Hauge and O’Hare) graduated.

Super-athletic sophomore Cole Kingsley Noah Carlson (6’2” G) should help on the boards (and be a defensive menace). Kyler Paulson (6’3” senior F) is one returning big guy.

Matt Culhane (6’9” junior C) is a non-returning really big guy.

But R-P’s system, its 1-3-1 fullcourt trap, annuls a lot of half court size discrepancies. It will take a very great effort by someone to devoid R-P of a fourth straight state trip. The Trojans will gear up for the post-season by playing a non-conference schedule that includes GalesvilleEttrick-Trempealeau, Onalaska (at WSU), Minneapolis-North, and Goodhue, plus games at the Rotary Bank Holiday Classic in Rochester.

Caledonia looms twice in the last third of the season.

In Chatfield, the Gophers enter 2014-2015 coming off their best season since going to state in 2004-2005. Tom Bance’s boys finished at 19-7 overall, 14-6 in the TRC. They lost to PEM in the 1AA semifinals.

Chatfield graduated a lot including multi-time All-Conference players Nate Skare (1,000-point scorer) and Jayme LaPlante. This season will be a basketball dance of Bance’s.

Head Coach Tom’s best returning asset is his son Christian.

The smooth 6’0” lefty guard Christian Bance pumped in 13 points per game a season ago, hitting nearly 43% of his trifectas, while chipping in 3.7

rebounds and 1.9 assists. The three-time state cross-country competitor should have the legs to launch all night long. Other than him, only seniors Drew Hurley (6’1” F) and Ethan Woltz (6’2” F) saw full-time action a season ago. Fellow seniors T.J. Moechnig (6’0” C), Dan Narveson (6’2” F), and Alex Bradt (5’11” G) should be in the mix, as well as juniors Aaron Paulson (5’11” G) and Carter Duxbury (6’2” C), and sophomore Parker Fossum (6’3” F). Chatfield opens at Southland before home games versus Lake City and Kingsland.

Their non-conference schedule features boy-girl doubleheaders versus Lourdes, North Branch, and Hayfield. They also again will trek north for the holidays to play in the Annandale Tournament.

In Spring Valley, Coach John Fenske literally doesn’t have enough jerseys for his squad.

He’s got 23 juniors and seniors combined. He’s also got a pretty good scorer, and some pretty good length (for a Class A school). Kingsland will look to improve on 2013-2014’s 6 and 21 campaign (4-16 in the TRC), one that ended at the hands of Lanesboro in a 1A-East quarters.

The scorer is senior Jacob Rindels (6’0” G), the Knights offensive leader a year ago at 15.2 points per game.

He chipped in 4.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.4 steals.

The Jacob Rindels size refers to Marcus Plaehn (6’2” senior F), Julius Wolf (6’3” senior F), Nick Niemeyer (6’2” senior F), Josh Bradley (6’5” senior F), and Hunter Meisner (6’4” junior F).

Plaehn, Wolf, and Niemeyer were each full-timers a year ago. The Knights lost just a pair of seniors, so nearly everyone returns. That list also includes Quinn Larson (6’1” junior G), Kingsland’s second-leading returning scorer (7.5 PPG, 3.2 RPG), and Isiah Bubany (5’10” senior G). Overall, the Knights return 75% of their scoring and 82% of their rebounding. The black and silver revamped their schedule a bit, ridding themselves of Class AA schools (Lourdes, Lake City, Byron) in favor of Class A (Lyle/ Pacelli, Hope Lutheran, LeRoyOstrander) ones. They open at St. Charles, then come home for Southland, only to go back on the road to Chatfield. How they stack up against fellow 1A schools will be found out when they host SEC favorite Spring Grove on December 5th. Kingsland will play in the Grand Meadow holiday tourney.

Aaron Mensink returns for his second season as Fillmore Central’s head boys’ basketball coach. He’ll have to retool a bit after graduating his starting five (including leading rebounder and

scorer Nick Powell), guys who accounted for 80% of FC’s scoring and 86% of their rebounding.

The Falcons went 11-16 a season ago (6-14 in the TRC). They lost to M-C in the 1A quarters. FC’s 2014-2015 cast will be led by senior returnees Nick Mensink (5’11” F), Jordan Miller (5’9” G), and Kiel Larson (5’11” G). Each was a key reserve a season ago, with Mensink coming back as FC’s leading scorer Nick Mensink (6.0 PPG) and rebounder (2.3 RPG). From there, seniors Zach Sorenson (6’2” F) and Bryce Whitehill (5’9” G), juniors Tyson Ristau (6’1” F) and Trace Tollefson (6’1” F), and sophomore Drew Tienter (6’5” C) will likely see action. The Falcons have good numbers, with 18 on their varsity roster. The teal and black begin with four of five at home including the season opener versus Cotter. Following that is the unenviable TuesdayThursday powerhouse two-shot of at R-P then at Spring Grove.

The birds of prey will play in a holiday tournament for the first time in a while, trekking to Winona for WSU’s annul shindig. Rival Lanesboro is on the calendar January 19th. FC’s February features four home games to close out the regular season.

The Lanesboro Burros again were a contender in the SEC a season ago. Head Coach John

Smith utilized the tremendous 1,000-point tandem of Kole Ruud and Lucas Rogers to put together 14-4 league campaign.

It was good enough for second in the East/overall behind Spring Grove. Lanesboro finished 17-10, losing to R-P in the Section 1A semis. It was the Burros’ sixth straight season of 16 or more wins. Lanesboro teams have posted winning seasons now for (at least) a decade straight. But Ruud, the school’s all-time leading scorer, and Rogers are gone, Ruud to Luther College. Point guard Garret Boggs also graduated.

That leaves Lanesboro devoid of three starters. Interiorbattler Liam Liam Dorn Dorn (6’0” F) is the Burros top returning scorer (5.7 PPG) and rebounder (7.7 RPG). Zach Voeltz (5’11” G) had four double digit scoring efforts as a junior (4.7 PPG).

Fellow seniors Matthew Luck (5’9” G), Tylar Miller (5’9” G), and Eric Holst (6’3” F/C) also saw action. One candidate to (naturally) fuel the Burro offense is sophomore Cole Schwichtenberg. The 5’9” guard announced himself late last year by putting 23 points on Kingsland in a 1A East quarterfinal. Fellow sophomores Collin Scott (5’11” F) and Layton Howerton (6’1” F) will likely be in the mix, as will See SPORTS Page 23 

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junior Marcus Mulvihill (6’2” F).

Lanesboro opens with four on the road (including at R-P). They will again play in the St. Charles Holiday Tournament. The always fun battle with Fillmore Central looms on January 19. It’s one of seven January home games amidst a ten-contest month.

Coming in right behind Lanesboro in the SEC standings a season ago were the Mabel-Canton Cougars. Doug Wyffel’s boys had the third best SEC record (126). They finished at 15-12 overall, losing to Spring Grove in the 1A East semis. It was their best season, their first trip to Rochester, since the 2006-2007 campaign.

A good senior class headed by

Noah Manning, Hunter Johnson, and Justin Ward graduated.

This year’s club will take its cues from senior returning starters Donnie Lind (6’1” F) and Keyser Wenthold (5’7” G).

Lind posted seven doubleDonnie Lind doubles a season ago and averaged 8.6 points and 7.4 rebounds. Wenthold used his quicks to average 5 points, 2.7 rebounds, a team-high 3.5 assists, and 2.4 steals. From there, seniors Wesley Richert (5’10” guard), Jon Selness (5’10” guard), and Dustin Kerns (5’10” guard) saw some action, as did junior Mitch Kuhn (5’10” guard) and sopho-

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Ross and Richert were in M-C’s 2013-2014 regular rotation. The Cougars open their season by hosting LeRoy-Ostrander before going on a four game road swing.

They’ll again play in the WSU Tournament.

Houston’s 2013-2014 saw the Hurricanes improve from their 2012-2013 campaign. They tripled their win total. Jason Carrier’s boys finished 6-17, 6-11 in the SEC. They lost to Schaeffer Academy in a 1A East pig-tale game. Houston graduated its statistical scoring, rebounding, and assist leader in Sam Ross, but six guys return who played at least 18 games. The ‘Canes’ top returning seniors are Hunter Laschenski (6’1” F), Brett Hoskins (5’10” G), and Darrin Chapel (6’1” F).

Laschenski (5.8 PPG, 3.3 RPG) and Hoskins were starters a year ago. Underclassmen (now juniors) Austin Peplinski (5’9” G), Micah Schutte (5’9” G), and Trevor Lundberg Hunter (6’2” F) also Laschenski played varsity in 2013-2014. Over the last seven games of last season, Peplinski scored in double figures six times, hitting at least three trifectas five times (at a near 50% clip) while averaging 14.4 points per game. He is the Hurricanes top returning scorer at 7.4 PPG, maybe their most versatile player (1.9 RPG, 2.5 APG, 1.4 SPG).

The Hurricanes will be the first SEC team to test conference newcomer Randolph (to open the season). They then do a triangle versus Fillmore County teams, travelling to FC before hosting M-C and Lanesboro. Houston is again in the Cashton, Wisconsin Holiday Tournament. Their January schedule features seven of ten on the road. *All TRC stats courtesy of Bill Bentson.

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Recycling 101

By LaVerne C. Paulson Recycling Education Coordinator When we have a choice, many of us prefer to purchase food in glass containers. There just seems to be something about the taste of sauerkraut from a jar that is different than sauerkraut from a metal can. A great number of s h o p p e r s LaVerne C. Paulson like to see what they are buying before they make their final choice of spaghetti sauce, olives, mustard, capers, button mushrooms, anchovies, or baby dills. Glass jars break a lot easier than steel cans, but the good things about glass jars frequently outweigh the possibility of breaking.

Food and beverage container glass is 100 percent recyclable.

If all the glass bottles and jars that are recycled throughout the

United States in one year were laid end to end, they would reach the moon and more than half way back again. However, Americans throw away enough glass bottles and jars (nearly eighty percent) every two weeks that would have filled the 1,350 foot towers of the former World Trade Center. In a year, this could add up to nearly one hundred million dollars worth of recyclable glass being buried in landfill.

Glass can be recycled repeatedly with no loss of quality to the new container. Glass beverage bottles and all jars that have contained food such as pickles, spaghetti sauce, jams, and jellies are crushed into a material called cullet.

Once crushed, the glass cullet is mixed with silica sand and melted in a furnace to create molten glass. It is then recast into new food and beverage containers or made into fiber glass.

The clear glass is used for clear containers, the green glass for green containers, and of course, the brown glass for brown containers. Much of our glass is recycled at Anchor Glass Company in Shakopee.

Recycling one ton of glass saves 1,330 pounds of sand, 433 pounds of soda ash, 433 pounds of limestone, and 151 pounds of feldspar. This saves over one ton of your natural resources. Recycling glass reduces related air pollution by 50 percent over making glass from raw materials, as well as 25 to 40 percent of the energy used to make glass from raw materials. Today, most bottles and jars contain at least twenty-five percent recycled glass.

Not all glass is recyclable in Fillmore County at this time.

Ceramic cups and dishware, window glass, mirrors, light bulbs, crystal, drinking glass-

es, including Pyrex ovenware, are all landfill garbage. For the safety of your sanitation crew, children, neighbors, and pets, please check with your hauler before throwing broken glass into garbage cans or garbage bags or stacking it on the curb.

There have been several questions concerning the rural containers recently. The rural containers are for recyclables only. Do not put any form of landfill garbage in these containers. There should be no plastic bags in these containers. If you transport your recyclables in plastic bags, simply empty them into the container and take the bag home with you. Only bottles, cans, papers, boxboard, and flattened cardboard boxes should be spread throughout the container, not neatly bagged in plastic. It may look like a mess in there with everything spread all over, but that is the beauty of single stream recycling. Please close the covers before you leave. We like our recyclables on the dry side.

Please note: The hours for the Resource Recovery Center and the Recycling Center are 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. on the days the Court House is open... and usually the first Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. until noon, unless there is a holiday involved. You may want to call (507)765-4704 to check if we are open.

One more additional thing.

The Salvation Army containers are filled frequently, and the Salvation Army is quite impressed with your generous donations. However, some of you are donating items other than what they collect here. If you have knick-knacks, books, toys, lamps, or other useable items not on the list of acceptable items, please take them directly to Rochester rather than dropping them off here at the Recycling Center in Preston.

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Fillmore County District Court On November 12, 2014, David Dean Zimmer, 50, of Mabel, appeared before Fillmore County District Court judge Matthew J. Opat. Zimmer was charged with four felonies; count one, Kidnapping – To Commit Great Bodily Harm/Terrorize, maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a $35,000 fine, or both, count two, Assault – 2nd Degree – Dangerous Weapon, maximum sentence of 7 years in prison, a $14,000 fine or both, count three, Terroristic Threats – Reckless Disregard Risk, maximum sentence of 5 years in prison, a $10,000 fine or both, and count four, False Imprisonment – Intentional Restraint, maximum penalty of 3 years in prison, a $5000 fine, or both. On or about November 10, within Fillmore County, the defendant allegedly confined

or removed from one place to another, any person, without the persons consent and terrorized the victim or another, Zimmer allegedly assaulted another with a dangerous weapon, the defendant allegedly directly or indirectly threatened to commit any crime of violence with the purpose to terrorize another or in a reckless disregard of the risk of causing such terror, and Zimmer allegedly, knowingly lacking lawful authority to do so, intentionally confined or restrained a person without the person’s consent.

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Answer: This is a very good question and I must say that it depends on many factors in each circumstance.

Each situation is different and the perTroy H. son involved Chrisianson must evaluate the incident and decide on the best course of action to minimize the risk they place themselves in. If it’s not an injury or serious crash it may be best to get your vehicle out of the lanes of traffic and to a safe location before exiting or exchanging information

with the other driver involved.

This may be dependent on the amount of traffic, highway conditions and/or location (curve, hill, blind spot, etc…). If your vehicle is disabled and you cannot get out of the lanes you must evaluate what is more dangerous, staying in the vehicle or leaving it and getting to a place of safety on foot. If you stay in your vehicle, put on your seatbelt. If for some reason you’ve lost sight or contact with the other motorist involved in the crash, report that as soon as possible to law enforcement to prevent issues of charges with a hit and run. If someone in the crash is injured or killed, the law requires that you call the nearest law enforcement agency or 911 as quickly as possible.

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Monday, November 24, 2014 the first on the scene and have stopped to render aid, park your vehicle well off the roadway away from the crash so it will not be a hazard. Warn other drivers of danger with four-way flashers, flares and flashlights. If there is personal injury, serious property damage or danger to other motorists at the crash scene, call 911. Be prepared to provide location, such as distance from an intersection or milepost number.

Account for all occupants of the vehicles and aid the injured if you are qualified. Do not move injured persons unless they are endangered by traffic, fire or excessive bleeding.

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Highway 43 construction wraps up in Rushford for winter ROCHESTER, MN – Construction work on Highway 43 through Rushford has wrapped up for the winter on the cityled project and will resume in spring for final completion work, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.

Motorists and residents may notice some related work on the project such as the contractor pouring sidewalk and possibly other concrete infrastructure, weather permitting. The driving lanes are paved, but some shoulder areas remain unpaved.

The project involved replacement of the street and improvement of curb, gutter, sidewalks and utilities along a one-mile stretch in the city, according to the city of Rushford.

A short detour was used and is being lifted for the winter season. Oversized and overweight vehicles should continue to use the detour that was established

during the project.

Prior to the project, much of the water and sewer system under the road had been in place for nearly 100 years. When the project is complete, motorists will experience a smoother ride surface and a safer highway; businesses and residents will have updated and repaired utilities that are expected to last 50 years or more. The remaining work not completed before the snow and freezing temperatures arrived will be completed next spring.

McHugh Excavating of Onal aska, Wisconsin, is the prime contractor for the $2.97 million project. The city of Rushford led this project. MnDOT provided technical and financial support in excess of $1.5 million. With this project, MnDOT is working with the city to enhance an efficient and effective transportation system in southeastern Minnesota.

State adds 9,500 jobs in October “Unemployment rate drops to 3.9 percent” ST. PAUL, MN – Minnesota employers added 9,500 jobs in October, according to seasonally adjusted figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).

The October gains, combined with September figures that were revised upward by 2,800 jobs, brought job growth over the past year to 49,679 in Minnesota. The state has added 28,300 jobs over the past three months – the strongest threemonth span on record (dating back to 1990).

The unemployment rate fell 0.2 percent in October to a seasonally adjusted 3.9 percent, the state’s lowest unemployment rate since June 2006. The U.S. unemployment rate in October was 5.8 percent.

“The state’s pace of job growth has been impressive in the last three months, with employers adding more jobs than in any three-month period since 1990,” said DEED Commissioner Katie Clark Sieben.

“These new jobs combined with falling unemployment claims have contributed to Minnesota’s recent recognition as one of the best states in the country for business growth.”

Trade, transportation and utilities led all sectors with 5,200 new jobs in October, followed by education and health services (up 4,500), manufacturing (up 2,300), other services (up 1,200), construction (up 900), and logging and mining (up 100).

The following sectors lost jobs during the month: leisure and hospitality (down 2,100), professional and business services (down 1,300), government

(down 700), financial activities (down 400) and information (down 200).

Over the past year, professional and business services added 11,722 jobs, followed by manufacturing (up 10,451), education and health services (up 9,536), construction (up 6,877), leisure and hospitality (up 5,051), government (up 3,508), trade, transportation and utilities (up 2,788), other services (up 1,316), information (up 910), and logging and mining (up 616).

Financial activities (down 3,096) was the only sector that lost jobs in the past 12 months.

In the Metropolitan Statistical Areas, the following regions gained jobs in the past 12 months: Mankato MSA (up 2.7 percent), St. Cloud MSA (up 1.7 percent), MinneapolisSt. Paul MSA (up 1.7 percent) and Rochester MSA (up 0.9 percent). The Duluth-Superior MSA was unchanged.

DEED has added a section to its website that examines the unemployment rate by demographics (race, age and gender) and looks at alternative measures of unemployment. Go to http://mn.gov/deed/data/current-econ-highlights/alternativeunemployment.jsp for details.

DEED is the state’s principal economic development agency, promoting business recruitment, expansion and retention, workforce development, international trade and community development. For more details about the agency and our services, visit us at http://mn.gov/deed/ . Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/ mndeed, (http://www.twitter. com/mndeed)

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Farmland rental rates for 2015 that work for both parties

By David Bau Extension Educator, UofM I have completed two of 44 farmland rental workshops with most scheduled for November and December. The budgets for 2015 are ugly using current 2015 forward contract prices offered with both corn and soybean budgets in the red. Corn is negative by more than the average rent paid in 2014 and the farmer receiving no labor and management payment. The 2013 average rents in Southern Minnesota were $243 in the FINBIN database and the data provided by the Minnesota Agricultural Statistic Service in September listed the average rents as $227 per acre in 2013 and $237 in 2014.

Today’s 2015 forward contract corn price is $3.27 and soybean price is $8.84. The record corn and

soybean prices of recent years have significantly impacted land rents.

Crop production expenses, farm profits and cropland rental rates all increased during the recent golden era of farming. Projected average input costs for 2015 based on adult farm management numbers for Southern Minnesota in the FINBIN database project to $639 for corn and $306 for soybeans before paying rent and paying no income for farmer labor and management. The numbers are in the red, using 180 bushels of corn per acre at $3.27 per bushel provides a gross income of $588.60 compared to $639 expense leave a loss of over $50 per acres before paying any rent. Using 50 bushels for soybeans at $8.84 generates $442 gross income, leaves $136 after $306 of expenses, to share between the farmer for labor and

Hunters register 102,000 deer through second weekend Minnesota hunters registered 102,000 deer through the second weekend of firearms deer season, down 31,000 from the same period in 2013, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

So far this year, hunters during special hunts, and the archery and firearms seasons have harvested 115,000 deer, down from the 2013 to-date harvest total of 147,500.

“Comparing this year’s harvest to harvests in previous years doesn’t necessarily reflect hunter

opportunity or the number of deer on the landscape in 2014,” said Leslie McInenly, DNR big game program leader. This year’s lower harvest is by design because regulations were implemented to place more deer – particularly does – off limits to increase Minnesota’s deer population.

The DNR’s ongoing deer management work also includes upcoming revisions to the deer population goals for large portions of northeastern, northcentral and east-central Minnesota. This is part of a multi-year

landlord for rent.

Last month I examined the last time average corn and bean prices fell compared to the previous year 2009 compared to 2008 prices to determine if land rents moved lower as commodity prices fell. The data indicated no decline in farmland rental rates, although commodity prices rebounded the next year to higher levels. Using $250 for an average rental rate, a farmer would receive no income for labor and management and have a loss of $300 per acre for corn and a loss of $114 per acre for soybeans. In a 50-50 crop rotation, the loss would average $207 per acre for the farmer.

Examining the numbers in another way, if a farmer wanted to farm for free and have no income, they could afford to pay $43 per acre rent, in a 50-50 corn soybean crop rotation.

Anything over this amount would come out of the farmer’s pocket.

Budgets should also be impacted by new farm bill with payments if prices remain at low levels. In order for

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goal-setting process for the entire state. People interested in helping set these deer population goals can get more information on the process and opportunities for involvement at www.mndnr.gov/ deer.

In much of Minnesota, the deer season concluded on Sunday, Nov. 16. Additional deer will be harvested during the northern rifle zone season, which continues through Sunday, Nov. 23; the late southeastern season, which runs Saturday, Nov. 22, through Sunday, Nov. 30; and the muzzleloader season, which begins Saturday, Nov. 29, and continues through Sunday, Dec. 14. The archery season also runs through Wednesday, Dec. 31.

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can all be components of flexible lease agreement.

The last time prices declined significantly from previous year was 2009. If prices remain at these current lower levels, how long before rents begin to decline and approach the 2009 average of $168 or the 2010 average of $169 per acre?

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to cover rents and $60 labor charge per acre, the corn price would have to reach $5.27 and soybeans $12.32 per bushel using the projected average input costs for 2015.

So what is a fair rental agreement?

Usually it is an agreement where the landlord receives a fair rental payment and the farmers receives a fair profit. In the above scenario neither the farmer nor the landlord think the numbers are fair using $43 for rent and no income for farmer. Farmland sales in Minnesota increased by over 22% from 2012 to 2013, this has caused property taxes to increase as well for landlord.

So how do you approach this troubling situation? Start by agreeing to a lower base rent up front and then add flexible components. If yield are better than average both parties should benefit. If prices improve from these harvest lows, both parties should benefit. If a farmer can maintain yields with lower input costs, both parties should benefit. These

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R-P students and staff were encouraged to wear college attire during Wednesdays in October in honor of College Knowledge Month.

On November 13th, R-P students in grades K-5 tried to help break the Guinness World Record for the “most people sport stacking at multiple locations in one day”. We had a blast!!

R-P Red Ribbon Week

Classroom picture is of Seniors Give Back presenting a lesson to the 5th graders. From left to right: Elizabeth Wick, Mary Kate Buege, Ethan Bergen, and Briana Schmit. Second picture is of essay winners (left to right): Tovah Schroeder, Sam Schwendinger, and Alexia Sublett.

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R-P Kids’ Club FUN! Nancy Colbenson, retired R-P kindergarten teacher and school board chair, John Linder served Queens Apples to all students.

Thank you to Wind Turbine Apple Orchard for donating apples!

Rushford-Peterson Schools New School Information Rushford-Peterson Schools and ATS&R will be holding a Community Input Meeting for the planning and designing of our new school building on Monday, December 1st from 6-7:30 P.M. in the High School Science Rooms, 3rd Floor.

If you would like to have some input into the design of the new school, please plan to attend this meeting.

The kids colored some pictures and the R-P football seniors picked out the winners of the coloring contest. Very fun for all!

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, November 24, 2014

Fillmore County Police Reports Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Crystal Sue Dempewolf, 18, Ostrander, Minn.; 10/9/2014, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Use or Possession, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Daniel Lee Dornack, 33, Lewiston, Minn.; 8/28/2014, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200, Total Fees $320.

Ethan Robert Merkel, 22, Ostrander, Minn.; 10/20/2014, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Timothy Douglas Ostby, 21, Starbuck, Minn.; 10/18/2014, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Suzanne Jean White, 64, Spring Valley, Minn.; 10/20/2014, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Christopher Michael Williams, 32, Stewartville, Minn.; 8/31/2014, Failure to Obtain New Driver’s License after Changing Name or Address, Fine $20, Total Fees $140. L e s l i e Hugh Campbell, 66, Plymouth, Minn.; 10/26/2014, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Robert Wade Dale, 35, Golden Valley, Minn.; 10/18/2014Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Wesly James Freiheit, 22, Wykoff, Minn.; 5/26/2014, Disorderly Conduct – Brawling or Fighting, Fine $1000 (stay $800 until 10/21/2015), Total Fees $290. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).

Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (10/21/2014): Remain law abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Sign Probation Agreement, No assault – no aggressive behavior.

Dick Charles Harreld II, 39, Spring Valley, Minn.; 6/21/2014, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $1000 (stay $650 until 10/29/2015), Total Fees $465. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).

Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (10/29/2014): Remain law abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random Testing, No driving without insurance – have a valid license to drive, Sign Probation Agreement – follow all rules and recommendations of probation, Submit to chemical testing, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to random searches, DWI clinic, Complete chemical assessment – follow all recommendations.

Autumn Ann Horsman, 25, Chatfield, Minn.; 10/7/2014, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Jesse Cole Julian, 20, Chatfield, Minn.; 10/24/2014, Underage Drinking and Driving – Crime Described, Fine $1000 (stay $700 until 10/27/2014), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 45 days for one year), credit for

time served: 3 days. Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (10/27/2014): Complete treatment and any after care – can be furloughed for in-patient treatment and received day for day credit for jail time, Sign all releases of information, Contact with probation, No alcohol/ controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Submit to chemical testing, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to random searches, No driving without insurance – have a valid license to drive.

Kenneth Lee Koch, 26, Harmony, Minn.; 4/3/2014, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 within 2 Hours, Fine $3000 (stay $2100 until 10/29/2015), Total Fees $1095. Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 335 days for two years), credit for time served: 27 days. Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (10/27/2014): Follow all conditions set forth in Probation Agreement, Sign Probation Agreement, Remain law abiding, No same or similar, Aftercare – complete program at Unity House for Men and complete Aftercare as directed by court services, No alcohol/controlled substance use as directed by court services, No possession of alcohol or drugs as directed, Do not enter bars or liquor stores as directed, Random Testing, Submit to random searches, Follow all instructions of probation, No driving without insurance – have a valid driver’s license, Attend Alcoholics Anonymous, Attend Narcotics Anonymous.

John James Loveless, 55, Houston, Minn.; 6/5/2014, Drugs – 5th Degree – Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 – Not Small Amount Marijuana (Felony), Fine $50, Total Fees $215.

Local Confinement – 30 days (stay zero days), credit for time served: 5 days. Supervised probation for five years – Conditions (10/27/2014): Follow all conditions set forth in Probation Agreement, Sign Probation Agreement, Remain law abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment – assessment to be completed within 30 days, Aftercare, No alcohol/controlled substance use as directed by court services, No possession of alcohol or drugs as directed, Do not enter bars or liquor stores as directed, Random Testing, Submit to random searches, Follow all instructions of probation including assessments and programming as directed, No assault, No use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, Supply DNA sample, No contact with persons associated with illegal drugs or known felons, Advise Agent prior to changing employment and/or residence.

Angela Marilyn Martinez, 21, Caledonia, Minn.; 2/26/2013, Driving Without Valid License or Vehicle Class/Type: Multiple Licenses Prohibited, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

John Dillon Moore, 23,

Wabasha, Minn.; 2/3/2014, Domestic Assault (Misdemeanor) – Intentionally Inflicts/Attempts to Inflict Bodily Harm on Another, Fine $1000 (stay $700 until 10/28/2015), Total Fees (including restitution) $1173.54. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 87 days for one year), credit for time served: 3 days. Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (10/27/2014): Follow all conditions set forth in Probation Agreement including Men’s Domestic Violence Program, Sign Probation Agreement, Remain law abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use as directed by court services, No possession of alcohol or drugs as directed, Do not enter bars or liquor stores as directed, Random Testing, Submit to random searches, Follow all instructions of probation, No assault, No use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, Take medications in prescribed dosage and frequency, No contact with victim(s) E.M.W. as directed.

Brian James Stankey, 27, Rochester, Minn.; 3/12/2014, Theft – Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property – No Consent, Fine $1000 (stay $800 until 11/3/2014), Total Fees $290.

Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 85 days for one year), credit for time served: 5 days. Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (11/3/2014): Remain law abiding, No same or similar, No contact with victim(s) – do not enter property at 408 High Street, Spring Valley.

Wayne Cletus Vokaty, 58, Cresco, Iowa; 9/13/2014, Careless Driving, Fine $1000 (stay $700 until 10/28/2015), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (10/28/2014): Remain law abiding, No same or similar.

Daniel Paul Whalen, 63, Canton, Minn.; 5/3/2014, Nonmoving Ordinance, Fine $1000 (stay $800 until 10/28/2015), Total Fees $290. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (10/28/2014): Remain law abiding, No same or similar, No public nuisance charges – keep property in clean condition – free of junk, vehicles, transmission, etc.

Lanesboro Police Department Patrick Michael Andraid, 18, Harmony, Minn.; 10/25/2014, Consumption by Person’s Under 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

Alexander Joseph Welp, 20, St. Charles, Minn.; 8/2/2014, Consumption by Persons Under 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $220.

MN State Patrol – Rochester Gail Harris Engen, 71, Harmony, Minn.; 10/27/2014, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Megan Ann McCready, 19, St. Charles, Minn.; 10/28/2014, Speeding (78/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.

Robert Miles McHale, 83, Woodstock, Virg.; 10/27/2014, Speeding (76/55), Fine $70,

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Total Fees $230.

Dale Ernest Schleusner, 42, Rochester, Minn.; 10/23/2014, Open Bottle Law; Possession; Crime Described, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

Adam Daniel Sveen, 24, Lanesboro, Minn.; 10/9/2014, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Donald Edward Wilson, 71, Stewartville, Minn.; 9/25/2014, Speeding (68/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Ryan Evan Winter, 41, South Jordan, Utah; 10/15/2014, Speeding (75/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.

Wallace Roy Anderson, 65, Brevard, NC; 10/19/2014, Speeding (79/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.

Alanna Rose Spencer, 20, St. Paul, Minn.;10/22/2014, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Ronald Lee Upton, 67, Postville, Iowa; 9/11/2014, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Rushford Police Department Scott Richard Coxworth, 46, Houston, Minn.; 4/1/2014, Careless Driving, Fine $1000 (stay $700 until 11/5/2015), Total Fees $465. Local Confinement 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised Probation for one year – Conditions (11/5/2015): Remain law abiding, No same or similar, Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, Complete Chemical Assessment – Complete assessment if DFO requires and follow all

recommendations of that, Not possess or consume any drugs, Random testing, Submit to random searches, No driving without insurance – must have valid license to drive. Shawn Ryan Hovermale, 21, Rollingstone, Minn.; 9/28/2014, Vehicle Registration Required, Fine $30, Total Fees $120.

Dale Curtis Marks, 42, Minnesota City, Minn.; 1/11/2014, Theft – By Check – Aid and Abet, Fine $3000 (stay $2500 until 10/30/2016), Total Fees $665. Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 310 days for two years), credit for time served: 55 days. Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (10/27/2014): Follow all conditions set forth in Probation Agreement including assessments and programming as directed by court services, Sign Probation Agreement, Remain law abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use as directed by court services, No possession of alcohol or drugs as directed, Do not enter bars or liquor stores as directed, Random Testing, Submit to random searches, Follow all instructions of probation, No contact with victim(s), No contact with codefendant(s), Advise Agent prior to changing employment and/ or residence, Pay restitution of $688.49 to N.L., $342.22 to R.F., and $677.02 to P.C.C.S., Restitution to J&S is due by 10/30/2016.

Casey Anna Mckenzie, 27, Winona, Minn.; 8/22/2014, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $320.

CiTY Of LAnESBORO BOARDS AnD COMMiSSiOnS OPEning 2015 The City of Lanesboro, Minnesota has the following openings for various boards and commissions for the upcoming year: Public Utility Commission (1) position for a 3 year term Historic Preservation Commission (2) positions for a 2 year term Planning and Zoning (2) Positions for a 3 year term Park Board (3) positions for a 3 year term Economic Development Authority (1) position for a 6 year term Requirements: Must reside within the corporate city limits of the City of Lanesboro and have a strong desire to serve the community; Must be willing and able to attend all regular and special meetings of the committee; Must have demonstrated experience or broad knowledge of the area(s) in which the board/commission would have exclusive purview; Some experience working within a committee/commission/ board setting; And some understanding of Robert’s Rules of Order as it pertains to a governing body. A Committee application can be obtained at Lanesboro City Office, 202 Parkway Avenue South or on the City’s webpage under the tab for each specific committee. You may also obtain one by calling 507-467-3722 and requesting that one be e-mailed to you. All commission/committee/board positions are subject to approval and appointment by the Lanesboro City Council.

All applications received will be kept on file for a period of 90 days.

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Election results tell a story

By Jason Sethre In the democracy of this great land, the privilege to vote in elections presents an opportunity. If you didn’t get a chance to vote, which is highly probable based on the low voter turnout, then I hope you won’t miss the next one. You only get to vote so many times in your lifetime. So, without further delay, here’s what happened on November 4, 2014, in case you missed it.

Dayton vs. Johnson The heir to the throne of the Minneapolis-based Target Corporation, once married to Alida Rockefeller Messinger (royalty by U.S. standards), Mark D a y t o n Mark Dayton slurred his way to another victory.

The Yale graduate Dayton, with sidekick, Lt. Governor Tina Smith (whom nobody knows anything about), beat out the Republican ticket of Jeff Johnson and Bill Kuisle (whom nobody also knows anything about) by 109,851 votes.

This should come as no surprise in the state of Minnesota. The Dayton name is like royalty here, giving us the Target Corporation slogan “Expect more. Pay less.”

Hopefully, Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch can optimize state spending to give us more without making us pay more. I can’t wait to see my taxes decrease. Maybe Dayton can focus his energy on cutting some state-funded entitlement programs, so we can unload an increasing number of free-loaders and encourage them to assume the remaining available slots of unemployment. How come we can never achieve zero percent unemployment? Shouldn’t that be the goal?

Interestingly, of the 87 counties in the state of Minnesota, Fillmore County voters supported the Republican ticket for Governor and Lt. Governor. Jeff Johnson and Bill Kuisle earned 4,058 votes compared to 3,710 votes for Dayton and Smith. Apparently, we have fewer Target shoppers in these parts, and a more conservative crowd than the rest of this liberal state.

But, the most interesting results to come out of this election related to the underdogs. The Libertarian Party, typically stereotyped as deliberate non-taxpayers, antigovernment, militia-loving fundamentalists tallied 18,082 votes in the state of Minnesota. Here in Fillmore County, 81 voters supported the Libertarian Party.

While they are in the minority, typically throwing away an otherwise Republican vote, they still couldn’t hold a candle to another group of voters on their high horse agenda.

The Pothead Party (Grassroots – Legalize Cannabis) boasted 31,260 votes, dominating the Libertarian Party by 13,178 votes.

Don’t worry Republicans, while you lost votes to the Libertarian

Party, the Democrats lost votes to the Pothead Party. I imagine that even with an overwhelming loss, the Pothead Party still threw quite a party!

This whole thought process makes me question whether we are conducting random drug testing on our politicians. I know one political party that wouldn’t pass, if elected. We all know what the “grass” is referencing in Grassroots.

In Fillmore County, we have 139 Pothead Party supporters, which is consistent with statewide election results – roughly 1.6% of the voting population.

So, congratulations Minnesota and Fillmore County! Based on this past election cycle, we have more potheads than we do have people who don’t feel they should have to pay taxes.

Hagedorn vs. Walz Tim Walz won again, securing his role as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota’s 1st District, which should come as no surprise. He’s a good marketer, and while he spends little time in Fillmore County, he Tim Walz tends to garner enough brand name recognition to win nearly 59% of the vote, leaving less than 41% of the vote in favor of whomever is next on Walz’s scorecard. This time it was career politician Jim Hagedorn, who dressed a little too uppity for our area. How many voters could identify Hagedorn in a line-up? If the Republicans want to compete with Walz, who assumed office in 2007, they have to do better.

Davids vs. Pieper Republican Greg Davids, the incumbent, retained his position as State Representative for District 28B, capturing 4,713 votes to 3,580 in support of opponent DFLer Jon Pieper.

With 1,133 votes separat- Greg Davids ing the two candidates, a 13% variance, it is apparent Davids continues to own Fillmore County.

In 2012, Davids earned nearly 59% of the vote, while opponent Ken Tschumper walked away with 41% of the vote.

In 2010, Davids dominated his opponents with greater than 53% of the votes, leaving Al Hein (Independent) and Steve Kemp (DFL) to split the difference with 16.67% and 29.75%, respectively.

I could dig deeper in the election archives, but I think you get the picture. Apparently, voters responded to the message Jon Pieper kept hammering in his advertising campaign. To the majority of District 28B voters, 22 years isn’t long enough.

The big question the Fillmore

Monday, November 24, 2014 County DFL needs to start thinking about now if they want to present a serious contender is: who’s next? The clock is ticking.

Kaase vs. Miner The Kaase name was just a bit more popular in Fillmore County – 261, to be exact.

Considering Kaase’s law enforcement experience, leadership role as a county commissioner, and household name, he won by a narrow margin.

In this close race, Miner c a p t u r e d Tom Kaase 48.2% of the vote, with Kaase securing 51.5% of the majority.

According to election results, Kaase won the majority in 19 precincts, while Miner carried the majority in 18 of the total 37 precincts. So, essentially, one precinct was the deciding factor.

While Kaase could have won on a platform of an indisputable record of leadership and law enforcement experience, far more established than his opponent, he gambled with talk of bringing an Emergency Response Unit (similar to a SWAT Team) to the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department with additional training and equipment. And, his ideas of introducing a K-9 unit and a school liaison to thwart drugs and potential active shooter threats in schools, all led to the indication that the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department would be looking at some “big city” ideas.

In the end, the voters elected Kaase – and it was either a vote for change or a vote based on name recognition. Time will tell as the new sheriff gets sworn into office in January 2015.

Now that Kaase has been elected to sheriff, a special election will be held to fill his position as a county commissioner. We can expect this

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special election to take place in the first quarter of 2015.

Root vs. Scheevel Apparently, Harry Root’s latitude of servitude as a county commissioner years ago was an ace in his back pocket. That may have not been the deciding factor for voters, but it certainly couldn’t hurt his chances of a victory.

Of the 1,351 votes cast in this race, Root boasted 54.3% of the vote, while opponent Fred Scheevel earned 45.5% of voter’s confidence.

With Chuck Amunrud resigning earlier this year, Root will assume his empty seat for District 3.

Hallum vs. Wood Hallum must be a common name among mayors in Fillmore County, and particularly on the east side of the county.

We have mayor Chris Hallum in Rushford, and now Tim Hallum will be taking over as the head honcho (a.k.a. mayor) of Peterson. It’s a Hallum takeover. If you want to win a seat as mayor, change your last name to Hallum and the odds will be in your Tim Hallum favor.

While Tim Hallum did not file to have his name on the ballot, he forged ahead with an advertising campaign to beat the incumbent and unopposed Jennifer Wood with a narrow victory of 64 to 61. Hallum’s win by three votes as a write-in candidate further proves that effective advertising gets results (wink, wink!).

There was one more thing I found interesting about the ballots cast in Peterson. There was one write-in vote for Adolf Hitler for county attorney. Those supporters of the Pothead Party have such an interesting sense of

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humor.

R-P referendum A narrow margin of 89 votes decided the future of the RushfordPeterson School District. With a total of 2,135 votes cast to say “yay” or “nay” for a $38,165,000 investment in a brand new school for children from early childhood to 12th grade. The yay-sayers won the vote with 1,112 votes.

But, with such a close race, there’s obviously a substantial lack of support for something that will affect the lives of all taxpayers in the R-P School District.

From now until the first day of class in the new school, it will get worse before it gets better.

Unfortunately, I’ve seen the most vitriolic online comments back and forth between the “Vote YES” and “Vote NO” supporters.

While affecting a small number of people in our readership area, this was by far the most significant decision on the ballot in the 2014 election for our region. This will impact taxes and most likely open enrollment opportunities.

But, the devil is in the details.

How will the “Vote NO” group participate in the process of building a new school that they voted against?

Fillmore Central Scholarship Foundation

The Fillmore Central Scholarship Foundation is a locally supported, non-profit, tax-exempt organization.

Operated by a volunteer committee, our purpose is to provide scholarships to graduates of Fillmore Central High School.

How can you help?

In you are interested in becoming an active volunteer, making a contribution or establishing a scholarship please contact: Fillmore Central Scholarship Foundation %Joyce Hellickson 23997 County 14, Preston, MN 55965

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Monday, November 24, 2014

Rushford Village meets public works candidates

By Kirsten Zoellner In an admittedly unorthodox setup, the Rushford Village council invited five public works/ maintenance supervisor candidates to a pre-interview before the entire council November 18.

The five were scheduled to come in 15 minute intervals, beginning at 8 p.m., and were able to meet Village representatives and discuss workload responsibilities and job expectations.

The council also noted that it likely shouldn’t have released the names of the candidates prior to formally offering them the positions, as doing so caused some minor issues for some of the candidates. However, mayor Gordon Johnson noted that city attorney Manion had approved doing so.

All five candidates attended the

pre-interview.

Public works/maintenance director Bob Thieret, who is retiring his full-time position in January 2015, will stay on parttime with the city for one year so that the city can maintain required Class SD wastewater and Class D water licensure.

The chosen applicant will need to work under Thieret’s direction for one year prior to being eligible to take related tests.

The council and Thieret detailed basics of required workload with the applicants and fielded several questions. It was noted that the workload can vary greatly due to weather and specific projects. Pay and benefits will be offered based upon qualifications, education, and experience. Chosen candidates will be

required to seek out wastewater and water licensure, at the appropriate time, as well as a commercial driver’s license.

Mayor Johnson, councilor Chad Rasmussen, and city clerk Kristina Mart will conduct private interviews with all applicants. Thieret will be present at the interviews to answer questions related to the job. Interviews will be conducted November 24-26. A interview committee recommendation is expected to be presented to the council at the Tuesday, December 1 meeting.

“We hoped an open discussion would let you see who we are,” noted mayor Johnson. “There a lot of stuff and there will be responsibilities we have not identified here. I think it’s important that you see who we are and become familiar with us.”

In other news, the city has approved payment of $75,811.27 for work related to road mainte-

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. nance. At the October 7 meeting, the council decided to hold payment until a determination could be made over unauthorized dumping of sealcoating materials on County Line Drive.

Clerk Mart noted that discussions with the contractor didn’t yield answers as to why the materials were dumped. “They said we should have called. That grading the road made the problem worse. They would have come and cleaned it up.”

However, the council noted that the situation needed to be remedied immediately. If the contractor had cleaned up the mess, gravel would have had to been replaced as well. The roadway is in good condition cur-

rently and the contracted work is complete. The payment has been signed off by Bolton & Menk, Inc. engineer Brian Malm, who oversaw the sealcoating work.

The council has also approved a quote for $2,219.01 to Newman Signs for new road signs.

The signs follow a sign inventory and reflectivity evaluation that was done earlier this year.

Fillmore County typically orders from the North Dakota firm as well, so the Village opted to bypass the county and order the signs directly.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Tuesday, December 1, at 7 p.m, at the Village Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

Mabel-Canton school board discusses deficit, enrollment

By Hannah Wingert The Mabel-Canton Board of Education met on November 18, 2014 at 7 pm. Board members Jane Hall and Troy Soiney were not present.

The official results of the November 4th election for school board members were read by Mary Pat Kuhn. Cristal Adkins, Jeff Rein, Troy Soiney, and Chris Loppnow were elected to serve four year terms.

The minutes from the October 14th, 2014 board meeting were reviewed and approved.

Superintendent Jennifer Backer thanked the Ladies’ Auxiliary for making treats for the teachers’ lounge.

The board accepted the resignations of Michelle Weidemann as yearbook co-advisor and Tom Miller as b-squad girls’ basketball coach. A replacement for Miller has not been found, but the district is actively recruiting.

Unpaid leaves of absence were approved for Trisha Soiney and Heather Kleiboer, both to be taken in February, 2015.

Jessica Engelson was approved to be the new choir teacher, and Monica Pierce was approved as a paraprofessional.

Heather Williams donated $525 for the K-6 students to attend a Luther College play.

The board accepted the donation and thanked Williams for her generosity.

The school district business manager, Todd Lechtenburg and Jason Boynton from Smith and Schafer Associates presented the results of the audit and the 2014-15 budget. The district currently has a $226,000 deficit. This is due in part to a decrease in enrollment numbers. In the past 10 years, enrollment has gone down 96 students. Thanks to the participation of the Mabel-Canton staff, expenditures were reduced by $37,000, but more needs to be done to balance the budget. “We can all work together.

We can’t play the blame game.” said Superintendent Backer. She encouraged staff to continue to find ways to cut expenses and brainstorm ideas to increase revenue. She pointed out that

everyone in the district has an investment in the school and can work together to improve the school’s financial situation for the children of the community. Several teachers have suggested starting a School Age Care program at the school.

Backer stated that the district received great feedback from the SAC surveys recently. Community Ed is working on the details of starting a SAC program at the school, and Backer is hoping that it will be a reality by the next school year.

The financial audit was approved by the board.

The payment of the district bills and electronic fund transfers were approved.

Superintendent Backer gave her report to the board. The Title I Family Night had a good turnout with almost 40 people attending. Parent-teacher conferences were recently held with an nearly 100% attendance record. Backer was impressed by the seventh grade students, none of whom earned a failing grade in the first semester.

Simone Bolin from Hiawatha Valley Education District and Dan Armagost from Southern Minnesota Special Education Consortium presented the board with information about their organizations. They each offer a coop that works with the school district to provide students with special needs the best education and care possible. The board will review the information and decide which coop to join at the next board meeting.

It was noted that the Truth in Taxation meeting will be held December 16 at 6:30 p.m. The regular school board meeting will be held immediately following the Truth in Taxation meeting.

The meeting was adjourned.

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TUES., NOVEMBER 25 •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm Pio­neer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.*

WED., NOVEMBER 26 •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, 1300 West Tracy Rd., Spring Valley.* •Thanksgiving Worship Service, 7pm, United Methodist Church, 503 Parkway Ave S., Lanesboro.

THURS., NOVEMBER 27 •Complimentary Thanksgiving Dinner, 11:30am-1pm, Lanesboro United Methodist Church, 503 Parkway Ave S. •AA Class “Road’s Journey,” 8pm, 301 E. Franklin St., Spring Valley (a yellow house).* FRI., NOVEMBER 28 •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm,Printed Pioneer with Presbyterian Soy ink Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* SAT., NOVEMBER 29 Printed with Soy inK •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, 1300 West Tracy Rd., Printed on recycled paper Spring Valley.* Printed on recycled PaPer

•Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church.

For more info, call 507-2511771 or 765-2518.* SUN., NOVEMBER 30 •Elstad Community Choir Cantata, 5pm, Elstad Lutheran Church, lunch follows.

•Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, South Main St. and Highway 52.* MON., December 1 •Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.

•Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston.* VFW Burger Night, 5-8pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall.

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: January 17, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Dempsey McHan and Leah McHan, husband and wife.

MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A..

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 19, 2007 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 356891.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Dated January 17, 2007 Recorded January 19, 2007, as Document No. 356892.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 209 Northwest Washington Street, Preston, MN 55965 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 17.0424.000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The South half (S1/2) of Lots 9 and 10, Block 11, John Kaercher’s Addition to the city of Preston, Fillmore County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $71,100.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $69,728.70 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on July 8, 2015 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-14-846 In Re: Estate of Garth Merwyn Bestor, a/k/a Garth Bestor; Garth M. Bestor, Decedent.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated January 24, 2014. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Ty Bestor, whose address is 11700 County 15, Harmony, Minnesota 55939, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate.

Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to Interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.

Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, Including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent.

Notice Is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court wIthin four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: November 07, 2014 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for personal representative Attorney Richard A. Nethercut MN# 130072 Richard A. Nethercut, PA 32 Main Avenue North PO Box 657 Harmony, MN 55939-0657 Telephone: 507-886-6131 Facsimile: 507-886-2711 Publish 17, 24

State of minnesota county of fillmore in district court third judicial district probate court division Court File No. 23-PR-14-862 In Re: Estate of Clifford Dale Kumm Decedent Notice of INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND informal APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated February 19. 2014. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Ryan Forland, whose address is 18769 121st Ave, Spring Valley.

Minnesota 55975, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate.

Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court. and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.

Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent.

Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: November 13, 2014 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Applicant Jennifer A. Gumbel Springer & Gumbel, P.A. 22 SE 2nd St., PO Box 455 Chatfield, MN 55923 Attorney License No: 387724 Telephone: 507-867-4080 Facsimile: 507-867-0152 Publish 24, 1

notice of residents of carimona township Until further notice the monthly meeting of Carimona township Board will be held the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Preston emergency services building.

December 1 meeting will be held at the home of Arlynn Hovey at 7 p.m.

Linda Marzolf, Clerk Publish 24,1

Meeting notice The Preston Township December Meeting will be moved from December 17 to December 3. The location will be moved from the Preston EMT building to 313 W. Fillmore Street.

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Second Monday Nov. - April - Gehling Auction Hay and Straw Sale. Hay sales will be held at 12:00 noon. For more info call Don Ward at 507-743-2250 or Gehling Auction Company at 507-765-2132. Listing in the Journal.

Bids accepted until December 19 at 4:30 pm- 235 ACRE PETER ROSENDAHL FARM FOR SALE. By Sealed Bid Auction - Crop Land, Timber, Home & Dairy Facility For more information contact Hammell & Murphy, P.L.L.P. (507) 725-3361 or email jedrhm@acegroup.cc Listing in the Journal.

Sat., Dec. 13 10am - American Legion Hall, Lanesboro. This is a great opportunity to purchase a home (new well) & land near Lanesboro. Survey & Septic escrow will be provided by seller. 127 Acres. Roxanne Johnson, Broker/Owner. Re/Max Select Properties. 507886-4221 or 507-458-6110. Auctioneer, Murt Boyum. Listing in the Journal.

Fri., Dec. 19 9:30am - Tractors, Combines, Heads, Tillage Equipment, Hay and forage Equipment, Planters, and all other types of miscellaneous equipment, Trucks - Trailers and Vehicles. 2) Local farm lines and a large consignment of equipment and attachments from a JD dealer. Auction held at Gehling Implement & Auction Company, Preston. Advertising Deadline Thursday, July 31, 2014. To consign an item please contact Denny at 800.770.0347.

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Sun., Nov. 23 at 5:30pm - DARR online auction. 5 bidding days. For more info and complete listing DARR Auctions & Realty 800852-0010 or www.darrauctions.com. Partial listing in the Journal

Meeting Notice There will be a meeting of the FillmoreHouston Joint Board of Health on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at the The Branding Iron, 1100 Circle Heights Drive, Preston, MN. The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m.

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notice of time change The Fountain Township Board will hold regular monthly meetings on the first Thursday of each month at the Fountain Fire Hall.

Meetings will begin at 7:00 pm for the months of December, 2014 through March, 2015.

Dan Graskamp, Clerk Publish 17,24

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EMPLOYMENT Spring Valley Senior Living has openings for part-time RN’s or LPN’s on the evening and overnight shifts. Every other weekend worked required. We offer competitive wages plus shift and weekend differentials. If interested send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or email hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE”. h24,1- o

Part-time ambulance Director Position The City of Lanesboro is accepting applications for a part-time Ambulance Director position. This position requires approximately 20 hours per week. The person selected for this position must be able to work weekends. Minimum requirements include: MNEMT certification and at least one year of Fire/EMT experience; EVOC certification with a valid Minnesota class D driver’s license; NIMS/ ICS certification series 100,200,700,800 or the ability to obtain within one year. Preferred Qualifications: EMS management/supervision experience; NIMS/ ICS Series 300 and 400 or willingness to obtain; and experience in grant writing.

Applications may be picked up at City Hall at 202 Parkway Avenue South or e-mail Lanes3@acegroup.cc to receive an electronic copy.

Applications are due by 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 26th, 2014. If you have any questions call 507.467.3722.

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Chosen Valley Care Center, InC. A Senior Living Community

NURSING ASSISTANTS

Full-Time, Part-Time & On-Call $750 Sign-On Bonus

Chosen Valley Care Center is looking for individuals who are compassionate, energetic, hardworking and reliable to join our health care team. We currently have full-time, part-time, and on-call in-house pool positions available. We are willing to train the right applicant. We offer excellent benefits to employees working full-time.

•Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage on preventative care •Health Partners Dental Plan •Life & Accidental Death and Disability •Generous, Flexible PTO •Tuition Reimbursement •Supplemental Insurance Benefits through AFLAC Application/resume should be forwarded to: Chosen Valley Care Center, Attn: Director of Nursing, 1102 Liberty St. SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or applications may be downloaded at www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com (EOE/AA)

Chosen Valley Care Center, InC. A Senior Living Community

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EMPLOYMENT TW Milk Haulers: Looking for a 4 days a week milk hauler with A license, health card, tanker endorsement. If interested call 507-273-2220. h17,24o PART-TIME MILKING POSITION available on 130 cow dairy. Parlor miling. AM & PM milking. Must have reliable transportation and dependability a must. Call 507-259-9706.

Greenleafton area. h17,24- o LINSMEIER TRUCKING A MN based company is now hiring Company Drivers & Owner/Operators to pull hopper bottom in the upper Midwest.

Home weekends. Call 320/382-6644.

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Our commercial press division prides itself in on-time, quality printing. We are looking for a press operator who has previously printed process color, takes pride in their work, operates well under stringent deadlines and is looking for advancement opportunities. Our company is part of a family of newspapers consisting of 40 daily newspapers, 100 weeklies, several magazines and dozens of printing plants located in 14 states. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work environment. If you have this experience and are looking for advancement and opportunity within a growing organization, email your resume to mschlesinger@timesrepublican.com or via regular mail to Mike Schlesinger, Publisher; Times-Republican; PO Box 1300; Marshalltown, Iowa 50158 (MCN)

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

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Experienced CDL-A TRUCK DRIVERS for the Midwest Region.

Driver friendly company with good pay and benefits. Tax-free money and bonuses available. Call 507-437-9905 www.mcfgtl.com (MCN)

CDL Drivers needed to haul livestock, home on weekends. Great Benefit Package for Full-Time Drivers! www. lynchlivestock.com or call Angie @ 563-776-3051 for more information.

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6 Immediate Openings!!!

Welding, Assembly, Paint Line, Saw Operator Full-Time, Long Term Positions Apply in person at Valley Design Express Employment Professionals 2518 N. Broadway Rochester, MN 55901 507-285-1616

Are you creative?

The Fillmore County Journal is expanding, which means we need another

grAPhiC dESigNEr versed in Adobe Creative Suite programs. Starting with a flexible schedule with opportunities for growth into a full-time position. This job will be the right fit for someone with great attention to detail, positive customer relations skills and a flair for design. Candidates with experience in web design a plus.

Please send a letter of interest and design samples to Editor, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN, 55965 or email to jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com. www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals

nurse dietary Janitor • Part-Time cook • Part-Time activity aide • Part-Time

Service Technician BobcatofofRochester Rochester is accepting applications for Bobcat is accepting applications for Service Service Technicians. include, butperforming are not Technicians.

Duties include,Duties but are not limited to, limited to, performing service, diagnostics, and repair service, diagnostics, and repair on New/Used Industrial and on New/Used Industrial and Agriculture Equipment.

Agriculture Experience and Training Diesel, Experience Equipment. and Training in Diesel, Hydraulic & Hydraulic Diagnostics & repairing preferred, Electrical& Electrical diagnostics & repair preferred, withwith a andmotivated motivated attitude. for the apositive positive and attitude.

Pay isApplications based on experience.

Service Technician can be submitted mail, Applications for the position service Technician positionbycan be by e-mail, in person to our office. submitted by mail,ore-mail, or in person to our office.

Bobcat of Rochester, 103 20th ST NE, Stewartville, MN 55976 jthorsen@bobcatofrst.com

Hammell equipment

Eitzen and Chatfield locations have an opening for an experienced mechanic. Eitzen also has an opening for a FULL-Time experienced cOUnTer parTS perSOn. Applicants should have experience with farm equipment. Computer knowledge and parts experience helpful. Wage depends on experience and benefits are available. If interested, please stop in at any of their 4 locations: Chatfield, Rushford, Eitzen, and Harmony.

Now HiriNg PART-TIME AfTERnoon Cook

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

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

Green Lea Manor is LookinG for speciaL peopLe who want to Make a difference.

Must be caring, compassionate, and a team player.

part-time rn/Lpn and part-time & full-time cna shifts available.

Bonus Pay on weekends and shift differential.

Contact Joyce or stop by for an application.

ApplicAtion DeADline: MonDAy, DeceMber 1 Contact: DeeDee Valadez-Vick

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

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Harmony - Spacious 3 bedroom house, heat included, washer, dryer, garage space. Available December 1st. 507-251-2948, leave message. r24-x

Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Do you need storage while in the process of moving? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x

1 Bedroom apt. in Harmony, $300 a month. Rent includes water and sewer, renter pays electric. 507-2733143. r17,24- o 2 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT, Rushford. Stove and refrigerator furnished, utilities not included. Applicants will be screened. 507-875-2643. r17tfno 2 Bedroom trailer and garage for rent, Lanesboro. Available immediately.

Call 888-384-7185. r7/21tfn-o Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available Immediately.

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

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are you at least 55 years or Better, HanDICaPPeD or DIsaBleD? lakewood apartments located in beautiful downtown Chatfield mn • Rent based on income (30%) • Clean, safe, quiet and friendly environment • Off-street Parking and on site laundry • Heat paid • Pets welcome

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THANK YOU very much for the surprise 75th Birthday Party for me at Cedar Valley Resort.

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• Mowing • power BrooMing • StuMp grinding • inSured • Fall Clean-up • light BaCkhoe work • Snow plowing Call: • iCe ManageMent 507-268-4977 • aerating or Cellphone: 507-429-6755

(Free eStiMateS) Randy Haakenson • Commercial • Residential • Agricultural 326 Parkside Dr. SE Res 507-765-2297 Preston, MN 55965 Cell 507-251-5535

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Call Shamiah!

507-951-1698

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

PO Box 273 • 70 4th St. NW, Harmony MN 55939 We are proud to offer these services: • DOT Inspections on your pickup & trailer • Install B&W gooseneck hitches • Install brake controllers • Trailer brake repair • Light repair on trailers • Wiring repair on pickups and trailers • Welding repair and modifications on steel and aluminum trailers •View our inventory at www.ironsidetrailersales.net We are looking forward to helping you with all your trailer needs!

THANK YOU Thanks so much to everyone that sent us cards, gave gifts and also came and /shared our day celebrating our 50th Wedding Anniversary. Thanks to our wonderful children, their spouses and grandchildren for puttting on a great party.

Gary & Pat Schultz t24- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Darr realty lIStINGS! COMMERCIAL PROPERTY RUSHFORD

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY PETERSON 141 Fillmore St $31,500

303 Elm St $59,900

Self-Serve CARWASH w/Laundromat

Store Front - Many Options

NeW listiNG

Large Internet Exposure

RUSHFORD 709 Trisdahl Ct $19,900

Members of Multiple Listing Service Knowledge of Local Real Estate Market

BuiLDABLE LOt Single or Multi Family

LANESBORO 39063 County 10 $109,900

HOUSTON 105 S Lincoln St $96,900

3 BR, 1 BA Beautiful Natural Woodwork

PETERSON 126 Mill St $59,900

PETERSON 225 Mill St $52,000 1 BR, 1 BA

3 BR, 1BA, Garage

PETERSON 156 Park St $139,700

PETERSON 127 Prospect St $79,000

PETERSON 38567 State Hwy 16 $139,900

507 N High St $175,000

3 BR, 2 BA, Garage Well-Maintained

3 BR, 2 BA, 2 - 2 Car Garages Large Corner Lot

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

RUSHFORD

4 BR, 2 BA, 4 Car Garage Large Lot 150 x 200

2.5 Acres - 3 BR, 2 BA, Garage Country Living, Pool

RUSHFORD 113 E Grove St $119,000

RUSHFORD 44493 Oakview Loop $255,000

2 BR, 2 BA Full Bath on Each Level

2.5 Acres - 4 BR, 3 BA Ranch Home in Country Subdivision

RUSHFORD

RUSHFORD

214 W Jessie St $140,000

RUSHFORD 207 E Park St $79,900

4 BR, 4 BA - Garage 840 sq ft Family Home with Apartments

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

1984 TOTALLY UPDATED HOME

706 N High St $68,000

3 BR, 2 BA, 2 Car Garage, Heated Shop

4 BR, 2 BA, Large Detached Garage

RUSHFORD 1003 Meadowview Dr $119,900

RUSHFORD 522 Eiken Dr $178,500

4 BR, 2 BA Heated Garage w/10’ Door

3 BR, 2 BA Split Level Home

416 RIVER ST SW, CHATFIELD

#4052425

LIKE NEW - ONE LEVEL TOWNHOME!

REDUCED 10K

$149,900 311 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD #4057107

• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Main floor living • Vinyl siding • 4 Bedrooms • 2 baths • 0.33 Acre • Private backyard • Brand new kitchen • Remodeled baths • New flooring • Bamboo flooring • New windows • Deck • Patio • 2nd Story master suite w/walk-in closet & den area • Fireplace • Vinyl windows • Upgraded Appliances • Steel siding • Deck • Storage shed • Close to School • Move-in Condition • Short walk to downtown

CHARACTER GALORE

5.22 ACRES - HORSES WELCOME

TIM DANIELSON

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

ELCOR Realty Co.

• 2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car garage • 1510 sq. ft.

• Open layout • 9’ Ceilings • Paneled doors • Gas fireplace • Private covered patio • No steps • No lawn mowing or snow removal

$99,900 #4057271

• 3 Bedroom • 2 bath • Original woodwork • 9’ ceilings • Paneled doors • Built-ins • Loaded with hardwood floors • Pocket door • Replacement windows • Newer roof • Upgraded furnace & central air

MAIN FLOOR LIVING

3 ACRES

10512 55TH ST SE, EYOTA

RENOVATED 1915 CRAFTSMAN STYLE HOME

5 ACRES

#4049684

• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Blacktop Road.

• Remodeled with tons of improvements • Barn w/lean too • 2-Garages • Workshop • Fenced pasture • Spring fed creek • New septic

• 3 Bedroom • Updated bath • Nice private setting • 2 Staircases • Wood floors • Fresh paint in & out • New metal roof • Original woodwork • 2nd Floor laundry• Multiple outbuildings • Pond • Located just off the blacktop

ACREAGE CLOSE IN WITH CITY UTILITIES

#4057370

EVERYTHING ON MAIN LEVEL

$349,900 31310 GAELIC ROAD, LANESBORO #4058134

• 4 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Upgraded foundation • New roof • Vinyl siding • Good well & septic • Numerous outbuildings for multipurpose • 2 ponds • Fenced pasture • Excellent hunting

WONDERFUL HORSE SET-UP

$229,900

NEW PRICE

NEW LISTING

#4057374

35710 290TH ST, LANESBORO

18379 COUNTY 102, CHATFIELD

• Possible 5 bedroom • 2 Baths • 3,309 sq. ft.

• Remodeled kitchen • Finished lower level • Heated attached garage • Machine shed (40’x60’) • Multiple outbuildings for the hogs • Extra 2 car garage • Additional tillable land available • Move-in ready

CATTLE/HORSE/HUNTING

$189,900

$139,900

• 3 Bedrooms • Hobby Farm • Attached garage • Steel siding • Deck • 15 Minutes to Rochester • Fenced pasture w/ creek • Good well & septic (2005) • Pole shed (26’-27’) • Storage shed (20-x21')

WELL MAINTAINED HOBBY FARM

77 ACRE FARM

$64,900 515 1ST AVE SW, HARMONY

#4057740

• 2 Bedroom • Main floor laundry • 2,030 sq. ft.

• Updated kitchen & bath • Hardwood floors • Ceramic tile • Vinyl siding • Replacement windows • Great starter home or ideal for the one downsizing

UPDATES GALORE IN THIS STUNNING COUNTRY RETREAT!

11 ACRES

NEW PRICE

#4054717

• 2 Bedrooms • Den • Full basement • Patio • New roof & windows • Very Economical • 2 Car garage plus extra off street parking • Well maintained • Move-in condition

$159,900

$147,500

$62,900 508 JEREMIAH ST SE, PRESTON

16268 COUNTY 2, CHATFIELD

14.7 ACRES

#4050177

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

5.22 ACRES

$204,900

HOBBY FARM WITH FENCED PASTURE

REDUCED 10K

NEW PRICE

385 HARRISON ST, LEWISTON

$179,900 303 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD #4057650

DOVER-EYOTA OR CHATFIELD SCHOOLS

4 BR, 2 BA Open Layout

ONliNe & live AuctiONs NEW WELL

$134,900

RUSHFORD 709 Johnson Ct $189,900

1-800-852-0010 • www.darrrealty.com • Rushford, MN

We Offer TOTALLY UPDATED! SHOWS GREAT!

PRice Reduced

4 Acres - 2 BR, 4 BA Steel Bldg 52 x 64

313 FILLMORE ST W, PRESTON

#4057011

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 baths • 2 Car Garage • Built-ins • New windows • Open staircase • Gas fireplace • Original woodwork & hardwood floors • Leaded windows • New appliances • Totally remodeled kitchen & baths

340 HWY 52 N, FOUNTAIN

• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Built in 1950 • 1.8 acres • Main floor living • Paneled doors • Hardwood floors • Steel roof • Master suite with walk-in closet & private bath • Vinyl siding • Multiple outbuildings

TOWNHOME LOTS CHATFIELD ORCHARD RIDGE LOTS – BANK OWNED 2 Walkout townhome lots with private backyards. This upscale neighborhood is on a paved dead end road with city utilities. Only $20,000/each.

For more information on these listings and others visit...

#4057791

www.timdanielson.com

$209,900 26114 JASMINE DRIVE, FOUNTAIN #4057272

• 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath •1994 Ranch • 2 Car garage • Spectacular view • Box stalls • Pole shed (36’ x 60’) • Pole shed (24’ x 60’) • Loafing/hay shed • Separate pastures • Secluded setting • Chatfield schools

8.53 ACRES

14625 COUNTY RD 142 SE, DOVER

$319,900 #4052958

• 2 Bedrooms • 3 Baths •, 4,200 sq. ft. • Blacktop Road • Fully finished • Exposed log walls throughout • 2 Fireplaces • 2 Decks • Patio • Country kitchen with granite tops, ceramic tile, new appliances • Master suite in loft area with private deck, 26’ vaulted ceilings • Garage (25’x40’) • Insulated & finished shed (30’x40’)

LOTS AND ACREAGES FOR SALE PRESTON – Carimona Township – Two wooded parcels containing approximately 21 acres. Ideal building site or weekend cabin site. Excellent hunting and recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiasts. #4056711 $89,900.

CHATFIELD – APPROVED BUILDING SITE (37.01 acres) along a hard surface road only 12 miles Southeast of Rochester. This parcel is heavily wooded and sits high on the hill overlooking the Root River valley. Excellent hunting! #4050564 $189,900.

FOUNTAIN – Large level lot (132’ x 300’) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 RACINE – Lyman’s Second Subdivision. Located in newer development on cul-de-sac street with city utilities, choice of builder and covenant controlled. Hurry only 3 lots available. Prices starting at $19,900.

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Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI

Old SV Mutual Insurance building. Great property for multiple businesses. The whole building has been totally cleaned out. The upper level could be renovated into apartments or used for additional storage. The main floor is 7,285 square feet of finished office space, conference rooms, men and ladies 1/2 baths, a break room, kitchen and several office rooms. Appraised in 2013 for $285,000!

Todd Hadoff

Cell 507-259-5454 Website: www.toddhadoff.com E-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com 32337 Juniper rd., chatField 6+acres • 7 bedrooms • 3 baths • 4,800 sq ft • Master bath • Living room • Dining room • 2 family rooms • Rec room • Large deck • w/o • patio • Private backyard • 45x26 shed/garage • 32x26 shed • New appliances • Convenient locaction on edge of town $139,900

509 parK St. Se., chatField Ranch home • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Steel siding • Large private fenced yard • 2 decks • Walk-out • 2 storage sheds • New roof • New sewer line • Newer furnace • Updated electrical box $146,500

705 parKway ave. S, laneSBoro Bedrooms • 2 baths • Formal living room• Formal dining room • Wood floors • 2 decks • Family room with fireplace • 2 car garage • Remodeled kitchen $194,500

107 Spruce St. Se, Fountain Newer Home • 3 Baths • 4 Bedroom• Wood Floors • Master Bath • 6-Panel Doors • Heated 3 Car Garage • Large Deck • Large Bedroom • Vaulted Ceilings • Kitchen Nook & Bar • Maintenance Free Siding • Dead End Street • Backs up to the Park

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8.92 acres on hard surface road. Partially fenced, 36x50 garage/shed, NEW 40x80 pole shed w/finished interior and also includes a room for an office, 1/2 bath, electrical, heated, workbenches, cement floor and approach. Great building for many uses with ample area for storage and large enough to park a motor home or semi-truck. The 36x50 garage is half cemented and the storage space is rocked. Black top circle drive for easy access in and out of the property. The 3 bdrm home has been updated w/new wood stove in family room, laminate, neutral carpet & hdwd floors throughout. SELLER OFFERING $8,000 KITCHEN ALLOWANCE

Fabulous open floor plan! You’ll love the bright & cheery kitchen w/custom Amish built cherry cabinets, ceramic & glass back splash & laminate flooring. Main floor laundry, paneled doors, landscaping complete & cement drive.

M. bedroom w/walk in closet, m. bath w/ ceramic & glass walk in shower, vanity w/2 sinks & separate closet. The exterior design is very pleasing with vinyl & stone accent.

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26 winona St., chatField

3-bedrooms • 2-baths • Large corner lot • New window • Newer roof • Vinyl siding • Formal living room • Dining room • Patio • Screened in porch • Garage • Ideal for investment property

807 5th ave. Se., Stewartville

4 bedroom • 2 bath • Remodeled kitchen • Marble countertops • Built-in hutch • White oak flooring • Large foyer • Vaulted ceilings • Fireplace • Open floor plan • Fenced yard • Large deck • New carpet • Across from park

26.8 acres • Completely redone down to studs • Everything new in the last 1 - 1/2 years • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Main floor laundry • 3-season porch • New septic, furnace, c/a, windows • Remodeled kitchen • 50x60 pole shed • Storage shed • Woods • Pasture • Ideal for animals • Good hunting • 9’ ceilings

$64,900

SOLD!

$149,900

$159,900

431 halF St., whalan

19405 State highway 80, wyKoFF

2.5 acres • Blacktop road • 4 bedrooms on main floor • Main floor laundry • Remodeled kitchen • New carpet • Freshly painted • Lower level is sheetrocked for family room and 2 dens • 720 sq ft garage • enclosed breezeway • Large deck

$359,900

Next to State Bike Trail • Wood Floors • Corner Lot • Garage • Storage Shed

$149,900

604 union St. ne, chatField

208 aShBurn St., laneSBoro

Ranch home on large lot • 3 bedrooms on main floor • 2 baths • 2 fireplaces • New roof • New water heater (inveStment rental • Finished lower level family room • Rec area • New or permanent home) furnace • New c/a • Patio • Large fenced yard • Repainted 2-plex, could be a 3-plex • 4 bedrooms, Could have 6 • New flooring • 3 baths • Completely remodeled • New roof, siding, windows • Furnace and c/a • 2 furnaces • 2 c/a • 2 laundry units • 1152 sq ft garage with 1/2 bath, shop and walk-up attic • View of bluffs

6720 80th St. Sw, Stewartville 9.93 acres • 5 bedrooms • 3 baths • Main floor laundry • Living room • Dining room • Fireplace • Rec room • Family room • W/o • Large deck • Patio • Gorgeous views • Pond • Creek • 2,496 sq ft heated shop with 2nd level office/man cave

Roxanne Johnson, Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI RoxanneJohnson@remax.net Cell: 507-458-6110

1019 BuckneLL court, Spring vaLLey $185,000

the leAder In the reAl eStAte InduStry!

3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Wood Floors • Archways • High Ceilings • Block Exterior • 2 Car Garage

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10442 St. highway 16, Spring vaLLey $289,000

Great hobby farm set up! Fenced for horses or other farm animals. Barn, house & garage have newer roofs. New mound system installed in 2008. House has nice updates including some newer windows, walk in shower w/ceramic tile, whirlpool tub, freshly painted interior w/updated colors. Formal dining area & build in cupboard. Cropland & pasture rented (21.2 acres at $210 per acre).

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18529 160th St., Spring vaLLey $219,900

PRICE REDUCTION

If you are looking for a ‘’cabin’’ retreat that is suitable for year round use, look no further.

Here you will find approximately 2.45 acres near historic Forestville State Park where there are several bike & hiking & horse trails, trout streams for fishing, an abundance of wildlife and panoramic views. You will love the 2 bedroom log home with in-floor heat, stone wood fireplace and loft area.

704 Kenilworth ave., laneSBoro

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20509 MayappLe Lane, preSton $169,900

117 n. Broadway ave., Spring vaLLey $159,900

Totally updated and remodeled 5 bedroom 3 bath home.

Open and bright kitchen/dining room area with center island and stainless steel appliances with patio doors leading to maintenance free deck. Large master bedroom with master bath. Neutral flooring throughout. The lower level is finished with 2 large bedrooms, spacious family room with egress windows and entertainment area which includes wet bar with granite countertops. Also updated 3/4 bath with walk in shower. This property is in move in condition!

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715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com 712 LyndaLe ave., Spring vaLLey $164,900

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1) 3.82 acre lot with woods, creek, w/o, great views of Nolan Valley. Ideal for cabin or permanent home with privacy, scenery, and wildlife. $54,900 2) 3.96 acre lot with woods, creek, w/o, great views of Nolan Valley. Ideal for cabin or permanent home with privacy, scenery, and wildlife. $56,900

COMMERCIAL commercial Building - laneSBoro Potential is unlimited for many different business opportunities in a high traffic area of scenic Lanesboro.

Large main floor can be used for any type of commercial business. Two rental units on 2nd level. Building has been updated to meet Historical Preservation requirements.

$224,900

commercial Building - laneSBoro

Great opportunity to own large commercial building in a high traffic area. Potential business could be retail, restaurant/bar, convenience store/ grocery, crafts or many other uses. Can be divided off. $64,500

chat n chew- reStaurant - laneSBoro

Established restaurant • Turn key operation • High traffic area • Inventory and equipment included • Large 1 bedroom apartment • Great opportunity * great price. $155,000

Kelsey Bergey Real Estate Agent remax@harmonytel.net Office 507-886-4221

29535 County 11, FOuNtAIN

260 1st St. NW, HARMONY

608 River St. SW, CHAtFIELD

Cozy home on wooded acreage. Vaulted ceiling, fireplace, open railing, and lower level finished with walk out. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Two car garage. An ideal location on hard surface road.

4 bedroom 2 bathroom Ranch. Oak hardwoods & updated eat-in kitchen.

Lower level finished with 3/4 bath, family room, and bedroom. Insulated attached 2 car garage with cabinets, no backyard neighbros. $112,900/$513.28 PI/M*

Well kept home with many updates. Generous living space, main floor laundry & bedrooms.

Lower level has been remodeled with family room, egress window & full bath. New roof (2014). Great yard with storage shed & garden space. $109,900/$499.65 PI/M*

25257 County 5, WYKOFF

FARM • LANESBORO

Hard to find! 75+ Acres farm.

American Four Square home, original woodwork, wood floors, built in hutch, large eat in kitchen, main floor bedroom, bath and laundry. Approx 52 acres crop land, 10 acres woods, and balance pasture.

OUTDOORSMANS’S DREAM. 218 Acres. Custom built. 5 bedroom home offering privacy.

3 car attached garage. Pole barn, shop, and shed. Hay ground, open prairie, and woods & wild flowers with scenic views & wildlife galore!

1015 Ridge Rd. S., PREStON

Lots on South Hill, PREStON: City Limits, City Utilities

3 bedroom home Lot A) 4 acres mostly wooded, on South Hill. Open great buildable site $40,000 floor plan, hardwood floors. Step saving Lot B) Almost a half acre lot with good kitchen with tile floors. Finished LL walk sized storage building $22,500 out. Att 1 car garage. Plus heated work shop with overhead doors. 3 +/- acres. Lots C & D) Approx 1/3 of an acre building $169,900 Additional land available up to REDUCED lot $22,500 each 10 acres. Call for details.

UNDER $100,000 140 1st Ave. SE, HARMONY

40 5th St. NE, HARMONY

Cottage style 4 bedroom home.

Roof, windows, furnace & C/A 2011. Main floor bathroom & bedrooms. Upstairs has 2 large bedrooms with large closets. 2 car det garage. $99,900/$454.08 PI/M*

Very well kept 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home. Numerous updates inside & out. Partially finished lower level with family room plus storage. 1 car garage plus storage shed. $95,000/$431.90 PI/M*

330 2nd Ave. SE, HARMONY

401 Hillcrest St. E, LANESBORO

Cheaper than Rent!

Two bedroom. Plus lower level office, family room. Vinyl siding, central air, updated electrical. Appliances included. Storage shed. $44,900/$204.13 PI/M*

Step into this new renovation & select your finishes. Whether you are looking for a get-a-way or a permanent stay this property has many advantages! 3 bedrm 2 bath, vaulted ceilings, 2 car att garage, and the ability to have it your way! $149,900

IF YOu ARE CONSIDERINg SELLINg YOuR FARM/LAND, WE OFFER SEALED BIDS, AuCtION, & MLS LIStINg OPtIONS. CALL tODAY FOR YOuR FREE CONSuLtAtION.

311 E Fillmore, MABEL Like new, 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with open concept. Bright & sunny, 2 patios & on dead end street. CA, in floor heat & forced air. Don’t miss this opportunity! $79,900/$363.25 PI/M*

16108 305th Ave., HARMONY Outdoorsman’s delight! Easy access 9 acre wooded parcel only 5 miles from Preston and Harmony. Slip away to the cabin! Build your dream home in this scenic paradise. Call today, this could be gone tomorrow!

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20489 Mayapple Lane, PREStON

Custom built ranch home with 3 bedrooms, features open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, 2 fireplaces, master bedroom en suite. LL finished. 900 SqFt garage with loft storage. Wooded lot, Forestville.

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Affordable & Adorable. 2 bedroom ranch home with open floor plan. Updated kitchen. Full bath with tile floor. 880 SqFt two car garage with workshop. Large yard. $64,900/$295.06 PI/M*

102 W Highway 52, CANtON Move in condition 2 bedroom home with updated paint, floorings, and finished basement. Generous cabinets & storage space. Attached insulated 2 car garage. Wrap around deck with nice lot. $74,900/$340.52 PI/M*

Affordable 2 bedroom home easy to keep & enjoy, with deck and good sized 1 car det garage with extra storage space.

Deep lot with stone fireplace borders country. Cheaper than rent, call today! $53,900/$245.05 PI/M*

COMMERCIAL Centrally located on the corner of Main & Center St in the heart of Harmony! Historic brick building features original tin ceiling and wood floors. Doors, windows, CA, wiring, and lighting in 2004. HE furnace w/air cleaner & rubber membrane roof all in 2011. Zone commercial.

22735 Hickory Rd., LANESBORO

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Beautiful private setting to enjoy the wooded rolling countryside views.

Tastefully updated 2 story home. LL finished.

3 car garage & pole steel shed. Nice mixture of woods & pasture. Open setting, gardens & woods.

EXCEPtIONAL LOCAtION on US HWY 52.

60 x 80 building, built in 2005. Includes office, reception & bathroom area. Shop area is 4224 sq ft. with infrared heat & NEW -used oil burner system. 24 x 24 loft area above office. Asphalt parking area for approx. 50 vehicles. 3 12 W x 14 H overhead doors. 16 ft sidewalls.

XXX 3RD Ave. SE, HARMONY

Harmony’s newest subdivision, with country views and city utilities at an affordable price. No building permit fees or connection fees in 2014! Get $5,000 Cash Back/EDA Incentive. Starting at $12,900

100 Coffee St., LANESBORO

Great location for a boutique or office.

Updates include: windows, doors, shingles, rain gutters, circuit breaker, furnace, hot water heater, half bath, & wall AC . Hanging sign post from front of building ready for your sign! *Monthly Principle and Interest Payment Based on 5% down/30 year amortization/4.02%APR. Loan guidelines subject to vary per qualifications. Various loan programs offer down payments of 0%-20%.

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2008 BUICK Enclave CXL, FWD, Sunroof, Quads, Heated Leather, Local Trade

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2014 CHEVY Impala 2LT (New Style), 21,000 Miles, V6, Fac. Warranty

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‘13 Chevy 1/2 Crew Cab LT, 4WD, 25,000 Miles, (1-Owner) Fac Warr ‘13 Chevy Sonic LT, 4dr, (1-Owner) 19,000 Miles, Fac Warr ‘13 Chevy 1/2 ton CrewCab LT,4dr,4WD,32,000 Miles (1 Owner) Fac Warr ‘13 CHEVY 1/2 ton Ext-Cab, 4WD, 14,000 Miles, Fac Warr.

‘12 CHEVY Camaro Converitable 2dr, 74,000 Miles, Local Trade, Fac Warr ‘12 CHEVY Equinox LTZ FWD, (1-Owner) Very Clean!!!

‘12 CHEVY Equinox LT AWD, (1-Owner) Fac Warr ‘12 CHEVY Impala LT, Local Trade, Fac Warr $11,995 ‘12 CHEVY 1-ton Crew Cab Z-71, “Diesel”, 31,000 Miles, Fac Warr, (1-Owner) ‘12 FORD Escape Limited ‘12 GMC Acadia SLT, AWD, 45,000 miles, Fac Warr, Heated Leather, Remote Start ‘12 CHEVY Avalanche CT, 4WD, (1-Owner) 24,000 Miles, Sunroof, Heated Leather, Fac Warr ‘12 CHEVY HD 3/4 ton Crew LTZ, 4WD, “Diesel” (1-Owner) ‘12 CHEVY 1-ton Reg. Cab, 4WD, 18,000 Miles, (1-Owner) ‘12 DODGE Grand Caravan R/T, Loaded

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‘09 BUICK LuCerne CXL, New Tires, Local Trade ‘08 BUICK Enclave CXL, FWD, Loaded, Local Trade ‘08 FORD F150 Crew Cab XLT, 4WD, Local Trade ‘08 CHEVY HD 3/4 ton Ext-Cab, 4WD ‘08 CHEVY 1/2 ton Crew Cab LT, 4WD, New Tires ‘07 CHEVY Malibu Maxx ‘07 CHRYSLER Pacifica Touring, AWD, Leather, Quads ‘07 FORD 500, 4 dr., 68,000 Miles, Sunroof, & Heated Leather ‘07 CHRYSLER Town & Country Van, Local Trade

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We have been blessed with a safe autumn and an abundant harvest season. We are fortunate to be part of the Rushford Peterson Valley community and are appreciative of the continued opportunity to be of service to you.

Wishing you a blessed Thanksgiving.

‘Our roots run deep in our community.’ www.rushfordstatebank.com

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Used graiN carTs & wagoNs • Brent 1282 • (2) Demco 285 • Demco 650 grain cart • Brent 576 w/tarp • (2) Unverferth 350

New JohN deere TracTors • 6125R

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Used TracTors row crop & UTiliTy

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SOLD • 08’ JD 2310 24’ Finisher • (2) 980 FC 32’/27 1/2 / 21’ • 2720 5 Shank Ripper NEW Rolling Basket • 512 Disc Ripper 7 Shank • 39’ JD 726 Finisher • DMI 28 1/2” Tiger II Rolling Basket

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We will see you again on Friday.

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Prices Effective: November 24th - November 30th

105 Fillmore Street West Preston, MN • 507-765-2465 www.myprestonfoods.com MON–SAT: 7:00am – 9:00pm SUN: 8:00am – 7:00pm

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MON–SAT: 7:00am – 9:00pm SUN: 7:00am – 9:00pm

Closed

Thanksgiving Day

Discount applied at register after minimum $75 purchase No coupon necessary

1 Lb.

10-16 Oz. • Assorted

Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables

69

¢

John Morrell Bone In Half Ham

2

$

59

John Morrell Bone In Whole Hams

Lb.

2

$

IGA or Grandma Alice’s Butter Quarters

1

$ 99

49 Lb.

With $75 order Limit of One Per Visit

10-22 Lbs.

Shurfine or IGA Frozen Young Turkey

79

¢ Lb.

Discount applied at register after minimum $75 purchase No coupon necessary

With $75 order

Meat

1995 $ 99 Cooked Shrimp Ring........................... 5 $ 49 Cooked Shrimp.................................. 9 $ 99 Vita Herring in Wine Sauce............... 6 $ 69 Claussen Pickles................................ 2 $ 29 Burritos or Chimmichangas............... 3 $ 99 Schweigert Breaded Chicken........... 4 $ 89 Shurfine Sliced Lunch Meat............... 1 $ 29 Jimmy Dean Pork Sausage............... 3 $ 89 Shurfine Summer Sausage................. 2 $ 99 Oscar Mayer Chicken Breast Cuts... 2 $ 99 Farmland Bacon................................. 3 $ 19 Armour Meatballs.............................. 2 5 Lb. Box

$

Alda Cod............................................

12 Oz. • Harvest of The Sea

16 Oz. • Harvest of The Sea • 31/40 Sz.

Fresh Lutefisk $ 99 Lb.

32 Oz.

5

20-32 Oz. • Assorted

32 Oz. • El Monterrey

Fresh Oysters $ 99

Bone-In

Frozen Turkey Breast $ 69 Lb.

1 Our Own Meatball Mix

11

12 Oz. • Assorted

12-16 Oz. • Assorted 10 Oz.

3

$

Lb.

26-32 Oz. • Assorted

Don’t forget this Holiday Favorite!

Please Call ahead for larger orders

99

Lb.

5.5-6 Oz.

1 Lb. • Assorted

14 Oz. • Original or Italian

John Morrell • Bone In

Spiral Sliced Half Ham $ 29 Lb.

2

Bakery & Deli Bone-In

Hormel Cure 81

Boneless

Pork Loin Chops $ 79 Lb.

Boneless Cooks Portion Hams Whole or Half Ham $ 49 $ 99 Lb. Lb.

2

4

1

Boneless

Pork Loin Roast $ 59 Lb.

2

399 2/$ New French Bakery Dinner Rolls............

4 $ 99 King’s Hawaiian Dinner Rolls.................. 2 $ 99 Pumpkin & Cream Cheese Bars............ 3 $ 99 J. Skinner Rolls............................................. 2 $ 99 Kretschmar Off The Bone Ham.................... 5 Lb. $ 99 Hormel Top Roast Beef................................. 6 Lb. Lb. $ 99 Hormel Cooked Ham...........................

2 Lb. 8 Inch • Apple or Pumpkin

Bonerts Whole Pie...................................

6 Count

12 Count • Original or Savor 6 Count • Father’s Table

8 Count • Raspberry, Cinnamon, or Assorted Fruit

Chairman’s Reserve

PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS

Ribeye Steak $ 99 Lb.

8

Chairman’s Reserve • Prime Rib • Boneless

PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS

Rib Roast $ 79 Lb.

8

PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS

Chairman’s Reserve

Chuck Steak $ 09 Lb.

4

Chairman’s Reserve

PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS

Chuck Roast $ 99 Lb.

3

Water Added Product

$

Assorted

Squash ¢Lb.

59

Pineapple $ 99

12 Oz.

Ocean Spray Cranberries $ 79

1

98¢ 21 Oz.

IGA Cherry Pie Filling $ 49

1

3 Pack

Jolly Time Microwave Popcorn 2/$ 11 Oz.

Hansen’s Gourmet Select Mandarin Oranges ¢

69

32 Oz. • Baby Dill or Kosher

Gedney Pickles $ 99

2

40 Count •100% Natural or Decaf

Lipton Green Tea Bags $ 49

5 Lb.

4

Raspberries Hamburger Onions 2/$ $ 99

Dole Celery

4

89

6 Oz.

4

Produce

Mann’s Vegetables 2/$

Yams ¢Lb.

2

Sleeve

3

12 Oz. • Assorted

16 Oz. • Cored & Ready to Serve

16 Oz.

1 Lb. • Ready to Eat or Cook

Jimmy’s Cole Russet Dole Shredded Slaw Dressings Lettuce Potatoes $ 99 2/$ 2/$

Baby Carrots ¢

1

8 Oz.

5 Lb.

99

2

3

3

Bunch

Green Onions 3/$

Each

2 15 Oz.

Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin $ 79

1

64 Oz. • Assorted

Old Orchard 100% Juice $ 29

2

15-15.25 Oz. • Assorted

Del Monte Fruit ¢

99

16-32 Oz. • Assorted

Vlasic Pickles & Stackers $ 49

2

100 Count

Lipton 100% Natural Tea Bags $ 49

3

“While Supplies Last”

Tri-Color Mums $ 99

6

4.1-5.7 Oz. • Assorted

Knorr Sides ¢

48 Oz. • Cream of Chicken or Mushroom

99

14.5-15.25 Oz. • Assorted

4 Lb.

Grocery

Campbell’s C&H Cane C&H Cane Powdered Cream Soups Granulated Sugar or Brown Sugar ¢ $ 99 $ 79

99

1

1

1

32 Oz. • Chicken or Beef

15.5-16 Oz.

Grandma Alice’s Swanson Broth Shurfine Picante Sauce or Salsa Box or Can Vegetables $ 35 $ 99 2/$

1

20 Oz. • Assorted • Canned

Dole Pineapple $ 39

1

5.75 Oz. • Manzzanilla Stuffed or Pitted

IGA or Shurfine Olives $ 29

1

3.7-5 Oz. • Assorted

14.5 Oz. • Assorted

Swanson Broth ¢

69

.87 Oz. • Regular & Low Sodium

McCormick Brown Gravy Mix ¢

49 15.3 Oz.

Betty Crocker Hungry Jack Instant Potatoes Mashed Potatoes $ 99 3/$

3

2 Lb.

1

1

8-12 Oz. • Assorted

Minute Rice $ 99

1

12 Oz. • Assorted

Heinz Gravy $ 49

1

64 Oz. • Assorted

Ocean Spray Juice $ 49

2

6 Oz. • Assorted

Kraft Stove Top Stuffing Mix $ 29

1

14 Oz. • Sauce & Jellied

Ocean Spray Cranberry Sauce $ 49

1

24 Oz.

Grocery

10.82-15.5 Oz. • Assorted

Kellogg’s Cereal

2

$

PLU 1916

49

Grandma Alice’s White Bread $ 29

1

46-48 Oz. • Regular, Cinnamon, & Natural

Musselman’s Applesauce $ 49

2

7.5-13.7 Oz. • Assorted

Nabisco Crackers Kraft Snack Marshamallows $ 99 3-10 Oz. • Vanilla Bits or Mini

1

$ 19

Thru 11/30/14 30 Oz. • Light, Regular, or Olive Oil

Kraft Mayo & Miracle Whip Kraft Dressing

2

Each • Assorted

Hershey’s Candy 4/$

2

$

16 Oz. • Assorted

$

PLU 1910

99

3

12-14 Oz. • 4 Cheese, Cheese Deluxe & Shells

49

1

9-13.6 Oz. • Assorted

Nabisco Saltines $ 19

2

8-10.25 Oz. • Assorted

Shurfine Almonds & Pistachios $ 99

4

Kraft Deluxe or Velveeta Dinners Grandma Alice’s $ 89 Hamburger or Hotdog Buns Wide Awake ¢ Coffee Cups $ 99 Ragu Wide Awake Sauce Coffee Cups 2/$ $ 49 Folgers Starbucks Coffee Coffee $ 99 $ 49 8 Count

8-10.3 Oz.

2

Planters Mixed Nuts & Cashews

449

$

36 Count • Donut Shop & Breakfast Blend

Thru 11/30/14

12

PLU 1907

99

16-24 Oz. • Assorted

12 Count • Assorted

5

3

27.8-33.9 Oz. • Assorted

12 Oz. • Assorted

Thru 11/30/14 12-16 Oz. • Assorted

Creamette Pasta 3/$

3

48 Oz. • Canola or Vegetable

Wesson Oils $ 99

2

16-18 Oz. • Assorted

16 Oz. • Assorted

Creamette Egg Noodles 2/$ 5 Lb.

3

8 Oz. - 1 Lb. • Lasagna or Manicotti

Creamette Noodles 2/$

3

12 Oz. • Regular, Lowfat, or Fat Free

IGA Flour or Nestle Carnation Shurfine Evaporated Milk Unbleached Flour $ 39 $ 39

1

1

General Mills Cereal

6

2/$ 14 Oz.

Nestle Carnation Sweetened Condensed Milk $ 49

2

8

7

5-6 Oz. • Assorted

10-12 Oz. • Assorted

Nestle Toll House Morsels $ 49

2

3 Oz. • Regular or Sugar Free • Assorted

Jell-O or Kool-Aid Gelatin Desserts 5/$

4

Pam No-Stick Cooking Spray $ 99

2

.9-3.9 Oz. • Assorted

Jell-O Pudding Mix 5/$

4

General Merchandise

24-50 Count

IGA Foam Plates $ 79

10 Pack • AAA & AA

Duracell Batteries $ 99

Bounce or Downy Fabric Softener Sheets $ 49

Bounce Fabric Softener Dryer Bar $ 49

34 Oz. • Assorted

20 Lb. • Bag

Downy Liquid Fabric Softener $ 49

4

4

99

1

80 Count

1 Count • Outdoor

Durable Roaster Pans ¢

IGA Plastic Cups $ 49

1

4

Each

20 Count

Tidy Cats Litter $ 99

4

13.2 Oz. • Assorted • Can

Purina & Alpo Dog Food ¢

3

6 Pack

Viva Towel Regular Roll $ 99

5

35-75 Foot • Economy, Heavy Duty, or No Stick

Reynolds Aluminum Foil $ 79

6 Oz. or 12 Count • Caplets or Liquid

250 Count • Domestix or IGA

3

46-50 Oz. • Assorted

Tide Liquid Detergent $ 99

5

8 Oz. or 6 Ct.

Topcare Flu Relief $ 99

3

100 Count • 325 MG

Topcare Aspirin Tablets ¢

99

89

Basic Napkins $ 79

Chinet Plates, Bowls, and Trays $ 79

2

1

50-160 Count • Assorted

15-35 Count

5

100 Count • Topcare 200 MG

Ibuprofen Caplets or Tablets $ 49

PLU 1909

2

14 Count

Prilosec Acid Reducer $ 99

10

100 Count

4

2

1 Pack

Viva Big Roll $ 69

1

9-12 Pack

Kleenex Kleenex Cottonelle Facial Tissue Bath Tissue $ 69 $ 99

1

ZZZQuil Night Domestix or IGA Vicks Time Sleep Aid Paper Plates $ 99 $ 89

Thru 11/30/14

375 Count

Q-Tips Cotton Swabs $ 99

2

8 Oz. • Regular or Cherry

Pepto Bismol $ 49

3

12 Oz. • Assorted

Suave Body Wash 2/$

4

2.6 Oz. • Assorted

Suave Deodorant 2/$

4

Dairy

6.5 Oz. • Assorted

Reddi Wip Whipped Topping (Aerosol)

1

$ 99

PLU 1906

Thanksgiving Savings...

8 Oz. • Assorted • IGA or Shurfine

Shredded or Chunk Cheese 2/$

4

64 Oz.

Grandma Alice’s Orange Juice $ 99

1

Thru 11/30/14

8-13.8 Oz. • Assorted • Pillsbury

Breads, Pizza Crust or Breadsticks 2/$

4

12 Oz.

Kraft American Cheese Singles 99

$2

32 Oz. • Assorted

Wide Awake Coffee Creamers $ 49

2

Pint

Kemps Half & Half ¢

99

12.4-13.9 Oz. • Assorted • Pillsbury

Sweet Rolls 2/$

4

45 Oz. • Assorted

8 Oz. • Pillsbury

Crescent Rolls, Rounds, or Dough Sheets 2/$

4

5 Count • Assorted

2 Count • Pillsbury

Pie Crust 2/$

5

8 Oz. • Assorted

Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese & 1/3 Less Fat 2/$

Shedd’s Spread Crystal Farms Crystal Farms Soft Country Crock David’s Deli Bagels Cream Cheese Tub $ 99 $ 39 $ 99

2

8 Oz. • Assorted • Shurfine

Deli Style Sliced Cheese $ 49

2

16 Oz. • Assorted

Kemps Sour Cream 2/$

4

1

1

6 Oz. • Regular or Lite • Assorted

Shurfine Yogurt 10/$

4

Quart • Assorted

Kemps Egg Nog $ 29

2

8 Oz.

3

20 Oz. • Assorted

Simply Potatoes 2/$

4

16 Oz. • Regular or Lite

Daisy Brand Sour Cream $ 99

1 Pint

Kemps Whipping Cream $ 99

2

16 Oz. • French Onion or Ranch

Dean’s Dips $ 59

1

Frozen

16-32 Oz. • Assorted

Ore Ida Potatoes 2/$

5

12 Inch • Assorted

Brew Pub Lotzza Motzza 2/$ 99

12 Inch • Assorted

Tombstone Original Crust Pizza

9

12

3/$

90 Oz.

Stouffer’s Party Size Lasagna $ 99

14

16 Oz. • Assorted

Reams Egg Noodles $ 49

10.5-16 Oz. • New York Brand

24-42 Oz. • Assorted

Marie Callender’s Pies $ 99

Garlic Bread Sticks, Loaf, & Toast $ 49

5

2

2

Shurfine Sliced Strawberries $ 19

2

19-48 Oz. • Assorted

Rhodes Rolls $ 99

3

16 Oz. • Assorted

Marie Callender’s Pot Pies $ 79

8 Oz. • Assorted

Cool Whip Topping ¢

99

16 Oz.

2

56 Oz. • Assorted

Kemps Ice Cream $ 39

48 Oz. • Assorted

Cow Belle Ice Cream $ 49

3

54 Oz. • Assorted

Kemps Fat Free Sherbet $ 39

3

2

128 Oz.

Northland Ice Cream $ 99

4

6-12 Pack

Cow Belle Ice Cream Sandwich or Bar $ 99

2

Snacks & Beverages 12 Pack • Assorted

Pepsi & Mountain Dew Products 2/$ 88

8

Dasani Water $ 99

Pepsi & Mountain Dew Products 2/$

4

7

2-3 Oz. • Assorted

Dasani Drops 2/$

7

PLU #1905

12 Pack •Assorted

Coca Cola Products

12

3/$

Save $1 When You Buy Three

2/$

9-13 Oz. • Assorted

2/$

15.5 Oz. • Assorted

2/$

15-15.75 Oz. • Assorted

$

8.25-16 Oz. • Assorted

2/$

8-9.75 Oz • Assorted

2/$

Frito Lays Potato or Kettle Chips........

24 Pack

24 Oz. Bottles • 6 Pack • Assorted

Coupon Valid only at Rushford, Preston, & Harmony Foods.

Tostitos..................................................

Tostitos Salsa........................................

Tostitos, Fritos, or Lays Jar Dips...........

Rold Gold Pretzels..............................

Frito Lays Corn Chips and Cheetos...

Old Dutch Restaurante Style.............

12-15 Oz. • Assorted

Old Dutch Pretzels.............................

8.5-9 Oz. • Assorted

Old Dutch Potato Chips....

12 Oz. Bottles • 8 Pack • Assorted

12

2 Liters • Assorted

Coca Cola Products 4/$

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444 5

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444

2/$

12 Packs

American Bottling Products 3/$

8

.5 Liter Bottles • 24 Pack

Aquafina Water $ 99

5

Rushford Foods • Harmony Foods • Preston Foods

6

2/$

10-13 Oz. • Assorted

Expires Nov. 30, 2014

Coca Cola Products 3/$

5

7-10 Oz.

3

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