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Model T rolls home to Fillmore County By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

A piece of history has returned home to Fillmore County in the form of a 1919 Model T Ford. After traveling around the State of Minnesota and then finding a home in Pennsylvania, the vehicle is now in the hands of the grandson of its original owner. Benhard Boyum of Peterson, Minn. owned the Model T for many years, using the vehicle as a farm truck as well as the mode of transportation for his family, which included his wife, Sarah, daughters, June (Boyum) Gudmundson, Lorraine (Boyum) Boyce, and Arlene (Boyum) Bjorke and eventually their children as well. The Boyum family has seen photographs of Benhard driving the Model T roadster in the early 1920’s and believe he was the original owner, to the best of their knowledge. Mr. Boyum had a sideline business selling Maytag washing machines and used the Model T to deliver them so the roadster became a pickup conversion with the addition of a cargo box in the back. Following Benhards death in

FEMA grant awarded to Spring Valley By R ich Wicks rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The current owner Stan Gudmundson (fifth owner) and grandson of original owner, Benhard Boyum with the Model T back in Fillmore County. Photo by Barb Jeffers 1960, Sarah sold the Model T to Sidney Blagsvedt of Sacred Heart, Minn. Blagsvedt had been in Lanesboro, Minn. visiting family, and always on the lookout for antique or collectible cars to add to his collection, he asked around if

there were any such vehicles for sale in the area. He was told about the 1919 Model T that was for sale by Sarah Boyum. Blagsvedt purchased the vehicle on June 12, 1965 for two hundred dollars. He still has the cancelled check he

wrote on that day. Blagsvedt and his family enjoyed owning the Model T and drove it through many parades, entered it in many antique car shows, and loved See MODEL T Page 12 

A regular meeting of the Spring Valley city council was held on November 24. Members present included Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Sturzyk, Bill Bires, Jeff Vehrenkamp, and city administrator Deb Zimmer. The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Next, the council approved minutes of the previous meeting, and considered November Final Accounts Payable, which totaled just over $156,000. A proposal to approve was unanimously carried. No visitors had signed up to speak to the council, so the next order of business was to consider a proposed Ambulance Wages & Benefits policy revision, which added a statement in the Waiver of Fees section. Deb Zimmer said, “The language added was ‘Immediate family members include spouse, children, step-children, and other legal dependents residing within the EMT’s household. Exception will be See FEMA GRANT Page 8 

Chatfield proposes fee increases By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

At a relatively brief November 24 Chatfield city council meeting, the first consideration of the Omnibus Fee ordinance was approved. Among the increases is a proposed 4.5 percent increase in the base monthly water fee

and a 4.5 percent increase per 1,000 gallons greater than 2,000 gallons. The base monthly fee for sanitary sewer is proposed to see a three percent increase with a three percent increase per 1,000 gallons greater than 2,000 gallons. Other fee increases included increases in ambulance transport charges and fire call

charges. A $750 decrease in the fee for an on-sale alcohol license for an applicant who has not held a license in the city for a period of 12 full consecutive months prior to making application has been proposed. Other Business In Brief •Councilors welcomed several members of a local Boys

Scout troop, who were there to observe. •A resolution to support the cooperation of Chatfield and the State of Minnesota Highway Department during the 2014-2015 season for snow removal from Highway 52 and from Highway 74 within the city limits was approved. •Councilor Ken Jacobson

reported on Public Services Committee discussions. Fire chief Keith Bradt asked them to consider a 15 year rotation for fire trucks instead of 20 years. There was more early disSee CHATFIELD FEE Page 2 

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Rushford-Peterson approves Design Team format clarification from the firm. The board did choose to approve a proposal from Ehlers Investment 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

By Kirsten Zoellner 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

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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

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. a recommendation and can be adjusted if the board wishes. If the team 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 twoyear 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.

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Obituaries Diane Meyer

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three grandchildren, Beck, Alex, & Megan. Diane was preceded in death On the evening of Thursday, by her parents, Victor and Beula November 20, 2014, Diane Lou Towne; and brother, Larry Towne. Meyer of Fountain passed away at A memorial service will be held home with her family at her side at 1:30 p.m., Monday, November 24 at Root Prairie Lutheran after a short illness. Diane was born March 3, 1939 Church, with Pastor Karla Kirkeby in Guthrie Center, Iowa to Vic- officiating. Visitation will be held from 3 tor and Beula p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, NovemTowne. Folber 23 at Riley Funeral Home in lowing high Chatfield, and one hour before the school, she service at the church. Burial will moved to be Root Prairie Cemetery. Des Moines Special thank you to Seasons and worked Hospice for their wonderful care for Prudenand support. tial Insurance, Diane Meyer later transferShirley Copeman ring to the Rochester office. She married David Meyer October 3, Private family services will be 1965 and they recently celebrated held for Shirley Copeman. their 49th wedding anniversary. Shirley Copeman, age 79, of Diane stayed at home to raise their Spring Valley, Minn. passed away three children and worked on the Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at farm, then worked at the Chosen St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn.. Minn.as a cook for 13 years until Shirley Stein was born to Frank her retirement. Diane enjoyed and Edna Stein on June 3, 1935 in gardening, golfing, sewing and Spring Valley, Minn. In 1951, she spending time with her family. was united in She was an active member of Root marriage to Prairie Lutheran Church, serving Marvin Eck. with WELCA and many church Together they committees. In recent years she traveled the was also a member of “Jackie’s world with Swenson Golden Girls”. Diane is survived by her husband T h r i l lc a d e , David and three children, Denise even being Shirley (Jay) Wheelock of Fountain, Dan able to attend Copeman Meyer (Dorothy Peterson) of St. the crownLouis Park, Danae (Josh) For- ing of Queen Elizabeth. She later man of La Crescent, Minn.; and ran the local pool hall in Spring

Valley for many years. In 1962, Shirley married Walter Copeman. She worked at the Spring Valley Memorial Hospital for 23 years before having to retire. In 1991, she and her daughter, Candy, moved to Jacksonville, Fla. to be near her other children. She later moved back to Spring Valley, where she lived until her passing. Shirley enjoyed her extended family at Hillside, where she lived the last several years and was able to play bingo and enjoy all of the activities. Her family takes comfort in knowing she is no longer enduring the pain she lived with every day for several years. Shirley is survived by her children, Randy (Sandie) Eck of Ft. Myers, Fla., Debra (Rich) Holliman of Ft. Collins, Col., and Candy (Shawn) Richards of Jacksonville, Fla.; stepchildren, Cindy Wright of Port Orange, Fla. and Tom Copeman of Mobile, Ala.; six grandchildren, Shiloh Eck of Orlando, Fla., Ben Eck of Ft. Myers, Fla., Kye and Zak Holliman of Ft. Collins, Col., and Ally and Meadow Richards of Jacksonville, Fla.; great-granddaughter, Addison Holliman of Ft. Collins, Col.; siblings, Bud Stein of Portland, Ore., Ruth Muller of Sumter, SC, Glenn Stein of Bakersfield, Calif., Butch Stein of Quitman, Ga., and Rita McConnell of Spring Valley, Minn.; multiple nieces and nephews, and great-grandchildren, Lindsey and Aiden Eck, Orlando, Fla. and Stevie Eck, Ft. Myers, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Edna; hus-

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band, Walter; son, Junior Eck; stepson, Steve Copeman; brothers, Arthur Stein and Robert Stein; and nephew, Mike Stein. Valerie Jeanne Olson Valerie Jeanne Olson, 69, a longtime member of the Lanesboro community passed away November 11, 2014 at her home in Whalan. Valerie was born August 14, 1945 in Lanesboro to Richard and Mary (Lobland) Aske. She graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1963. On April 3, 1965 she married Dale Olson at the Whalan Lutheran Church. She was a lifetime member of Whalan Lutheran Church and an active WELCA member. Val was very active in the community. She co-chaired the Plaza Project, the building of the gazebo and playground, the tree planting project, many Fourth of July tournaments, trail openings and Standstill Parades. For 37 years she owned and operated Val’s Beauty Shop in Lanesboro. She was well known for her baking skills, Valerie Jeanne especially her Olson lefse, flatbread, and her paper-thin molasses cookies, which she graciously shared with friends and neighbors. She thoroughly enjoyed her grandchildren, Steven, Stephanie, and Chais. She loved to bake their favorites and always had the

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cookie jar full when she knew they were coming. She was an accomplished crotcheter who made many afghans, pot holders, and dish cloths. She loved scrubbies, in fact she was known as the “scrubby lady” because she loved to give them away. Bird watching was a hobby she also enjoyed, as did many friends who came to visit. Valerie will be remembered for her kind heart and always being willing to help her family and friends. Valerie is survived by her son, Jon of Decorah, Iowa and daughter, Sondra (Scott) McElmury, of Lanesboro; grandchildren, Steven McElmury, Stephanie McElmury, and Chais Olson; brothers and sisters: Marge (Hyatt) King of Dallas, Bonny (Dick) Engen of Whalan, Glady (Rick) Nord of Stewartville, Robert Engen of Cashton, Wisc., and Tom Engen of Mabel; two sisters-in-law, Nancy Aske of Mabel and Carol Olson of Minneapolis. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Valerie was preceded in death by her husband, Dale; parents; brother, Michael Aske; and brother-in-law, Kenneth Olson. A Celebration of Life service was held for Valerie at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, December 6, 2014 at the Whalan Lutheran Church with Rev. Pat Hinkie officiating. Visitation took place at the church on Saturday, December 6, from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service. Burial followed the service at the church cemetery.

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

Studio-A-Photography • Preston MN 507.251.6372 Visit Bluff Country • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Root River Church of the Brethren …………...……Sundays - 10:00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4772 Root River Community Church ………………....…Sundays - 10:30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074 Rushford Lutheran Church ………..........…………Sun. - 9:00am & 5:30pm 101 S Mill St., Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7152

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

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

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

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

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

St Patrick’s Church Hall …………………......…......…Sundays - 8:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church.................Wed. - 7:00pm, Sundays - 10:00am 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul’s Lutheran Church....... 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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jug” on the seat. Fox spent time and money on the Model T, some of which included a new Holly NH carburetor, new floor, suspension work, new headlight lens, new bottom seat spring, and more, but he was amazed at the fact that the motor had never been touched and it burned no oil. As he was researching the history of the 1919 Model T, which was built in October of 1918, Fox was contacted by someone on a Model T online forum who saw the old pioneer license plate on the vehicle. This gentleman had records of pioneer plates issued from the Department of Motor Vehicles. Pioneer plates are issued for any vehicle manufactured prior to 1936 which are owned and operated solely as a collector’s item, according to www. semasan.com. The man knew someone who knew Blagsvedt and gave Fox Blagsvedt’s contact information. When Fox contacted Blagsvedt about the Model T he said “Sidney knew everything about the car” and filled him in on even more of its history. Fox states that when he drove the Model T it was always a “spectacle”, no matter where he went but especially when he pulled into gas stations. People would be particularly interested in watching him start it with the crank. He states that driving the Model T was definitely an experience he will never forget saying “it was the most difficult car I’ve ever learned how to drive in my life” as it has a gas pedal lever on the steering wheel and a spark lever, also located on the steering wheel, which controls the ignition, not to mention wood spoke rims, a primitive brake system, and only two speeds, which include high and low, along with reverse. During this time, Stan Gudmundson of Rushford, Minn. was out to lunch with his cousins, Stanley Agrimson and Russell Agrimson one day and they mentioned to Gudmundson that someone at an early Ford swap meet had told them that “a guy out east” had a Model T that had pioneer plates on it and the vehicle had been traced back to Benhard (B.J.) Boyum of Peterson, Minn. Benhard Boyum was Stan Gudmundson’s grandfather and Gudmundson had memories of his grandfather and the Model T and had always wondered what ever happened to it, so he asked his cousins if they could find the contact information for the “guy out east” (Fox) who owned the vehicle, so he could see if he was interested in selling the Model T, which they did. Gudmundson contacted Fox shortly thereafter and explained that he is the oldest grandson of Boyum and asked Fox if he would be willing to sell the vehicle. Fox declined selling the Model T but the two had a pleasant conversation about the vehicle. Gudmundson commented he was surprised when

he contacted Fox as he expected to be talking with an older gentleman and Fox was 34 at the time. Several weeks later, Fox was in the process of moving and decided that he would call Gudmundson and offer to sell him the Model T as he could tell how badly Gudmundson wanted to own his grandfather’s former vehicle. Gudmundson purchased the Model T for $6,000 in July of 2012 and drove to Pittsburgh that Labor Day weekend to transport it home on a trailer. Gudmundson stated the Model T “looked exactly like it looked when it left in 1965”, taking careful note of the small hole in the radiator he remembered the vehicle had when he was young. As with previous owners, Gudmundson states that on his way back from Pittsburgh with the Model T it drew a lot of attention. Wherever he went people would come around to look at it and ask questions. Now that the 1919 Model T has come full circle back to Fillmore County, Gudmundson says he will never sell it and is considering donating it to an area museum in the future. Gudmundson now owns the family farm where the Model T first began its journey and where he has many memories with his family. Although the Model T is not parked at the farm, Gudmundson would like to bring it back there someday. His one dilemma - he doesn’t know how to drive it. He is hoping that Blagsvedt, who is now 91, can teach him to drive the vehicle. Blagsvedt would love to accommodate Gudmundson with his request if at all possible. If Blagsvedt or someone else teaches Gudmundson how to drive the Model T, he will drive it back to its original home. Gudmundson has a sparkle in his eye when he talks about the 1919 Model T and reminisces about time spent in the vehicle with his grandfather. He particularly remembers his Grandfather making many trips to the root beer stand with a car full of kids. On the last trip they made to the root beer stand in the Model T, there were twelve kids riding along. By the time they went to go home it was getting dark and they had no headlights, so Benhard set Gudmundson’s brother, Val, on the running board of the Model T with a flashlight to get them home. Those were different times and “you wouldn’t get away with that today”, says Gudmundson. This is one memory of many that Gudmundson has of his grandfather and the 1919 Model T. Through twists of fate, research, and determination, Gudmundson has brought a piece of history home. Not only his family’s history, but a piece of Fillmore County history as well.

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Sarah Boyum, widow of original owner Benhard Boyum, with her daughter June (Boyum) Gudmundson. Photo taken June 12, 1965 when the Model T was sold to Sidney Blagsvedt. Photo submitted

Sidney Blagsvedt (second owner) with the Model T in Sacred Heart, Minn. Photo taken in August 1994. Photo submitted

The day Anthony Doyle (third owner) purchased the Model T at Sidney Blagsvedt’s auction. Photo taken May 25, 2010. Photo submitted

The Model T in Pittsburgh, Penn. when Ryan Fox (fourth owner) owned it. Photo taken in July 2012. Photo submitted

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County approves agreement for Root River One Watershed, One Plan By Karen Reisner At the November 25 Fillmore County board meeting Donna Rasmussen and Jennifer Ronnenberg, SWCD, described the agreement for the Root River One Watershed, One Plan. With the agreement a watershed plan for the Root River Planning Area, including the Root River watershed, the Minnesota portion of the Upper Iowa watershed and Mississippi-Reno watershed in Houston County, is to be developed. The bulk of the watershed plan area lies in Fillmore County, 46.4 percent. The total plan area includes over 1.3 million acres. Five counties and SWCDs will be cooperating in the planning area including Fillmore, Mower, Olmsted, Houston, and Dodge and the Crooked Creek Watershed District.

This is a pilot project, one of five, selected in the state. A draft of a comprehensive watershed management plan to conserve soil and water resources (One Watershed, One Plan) is to be completed by late 2015. Duane Bakke was on the committee that developed the plan for the pilot project. He therefore was appointed as the Fillmore County Board representative to the Policy Committee for the Root River One Watershed, One Plan. He said One Watershed goes beyond political boundaries, adding that this cooperative effort is a better idea. Other Business In Brief •For about 2.5 years Fillmore County has had a contract agreement with Winona County for a shared director of Community Services,

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Beth Wilms. She is actually an employee of Winona County who works one day per week in Fillmore County. Fillmore County pays one-third of her salary and benefits, plus mileage which was $46,561 in 2014. In 2015 the cost for the county’s share of her time will cost $55,609. Commissioner Randy Dahl said he would like to revisit the Community Services structure. The service areas under the Community Services umbrella are Social Services, Veterans Services, and Public Health. Bakke said the structure still saves the county money, but the gap has been compressed. The agreement with Winona County for Community Services Director was renewed for 2015. There is a 90-day out clause. Bakke noted that other

counties in the state are practicing various forms of collaboration, adding we will continue to look at the actual cost for the shared director. •A resolution was approved for the final payment of $8,020.70 to Traffic Marking Service, Inc. for the 2014 striping contract. County engineer Ron Gregg explained the county tries to stripe half of the roads each year. This year came slightly under budget which had been $8,500. Bakke reported that all highway project work was 100 percent done, except for a Sumner Township bridge, which is 30 percent complete. The deck of the bridge won’t be poured until spring. •The annual dividend from Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT)

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was $118,879. MCIT is the county’s insurance provider for workers’ compensation and property and casualty coverage. The dividend goes to Social Services and the Infrastructure Fund. Bakke commented that about $115,000 will be added to the county’s reserves. He continued that it has been the board’s policy to take reserves down to a smaller amount, adding we are at that point and can’t take the reserves down any more. •Dr. R. Ross Reichard, MD was reappointed as the Medical Examiner for 2015. •Approval was given to close out the petty cash fund at the Recorder’s Office. David Kiehne said he has no idea when the fund was started, but the money may as well go into the General Fund.

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Planning Commission “Naughty or Nice” for the holiday Lanesboro recommends approval of CUPs Live show on Friday, Dec. 5 By Karen Reisner The Fillmore County Planning Commission at their November 20 meeting considered two applications for Conditional Use Permits. Pond Anthony and Janet Conway requested a CUP to construct a pond on their property in Section 3, Jordan Township. The pond will not be used for agricultural purposes, but will provide habitat for wildlife. The owners are building a home on the property. Mark Welch, G-Cubed Engineering, described plans for the 1.13 acre pond that is to be 17 feet at the deepest point. He explained the location does not provide enough drainage area for a natural pond. The pond will be lined and an existing well will be used to regulate the water depth. There were no comments from

township supervisors or the public. The CUP application will be sent on to the county board for their consideration. Communication Tower Verizon Wireless requested a CUP to construct a telecommunications tower on land owned by Daniel and Paula Graskamp, Section 9, Fountain Township. Zoning administrator Chris Graves said it meets all setbacks. It doesn’t require FFA clearance since it will be shorter than 200 feet. The self supporting lattice tower is to be 185 feet tall. It will be used to serve Verizon Wireless communications and could accommodate the equipment of two other users. There were no comments from township supervisors or from the public. The CUP application will be sent on to the county board for their consideration.

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Fillmore County Sports Boys Basketball Preview By Paul Trende The girls basketball season begins with changes parallel the boys. La Crescent is a new member of the Three Rivers, Randolph of the Southeast. LC joins Cotter, L-A, R-P, Caledonia, and FC in the TRC East. Chatfield, Kingsland, W-K, P-EM, D-E, St. Charles, and Southland make up the TRC West. West teams Paul Trende will play 18 conference games, East teams 17. Division teams will play each other twice and everyone else once. Each division will have a champion. Coaching-wise, six of seven schools will have continuity. Last season ended with three county teams bringing home hardware. The same three teams will have good shots at doing so this season. Brian Baum’s Chatfield Gopher girls came out of the gate with 24 straight victories last year. They went undefeated in the regular season and won the Three Rivers Conference-South (19-0). Their first loss, to P-E-M in the 1AA East final, was their last loss. They finished at 24-1 as 1A East runnerups. A repeat of that magic will be hard, but the Gophers are still a TRC top dog, a 1AA East power. They graduated just three players and return as good a cumulative group of guards as there is in the

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area. Two-time A-C point Kirsten Keefe heads the charge. The 5’7” senior enters her third-plus year at the helm coming off an incredibly efficient junior year (10.5 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 4.4 Kirsten Keefe APG, and 3.6 SPG). Her defensive-wiz backcourt mate is Maddie Talamantes, another returning A-C performer. The 5’6” guard averaged 10.4 PPG (2.6 RPG, 2.2 APG, Maddie 1.8 SPG). Talamantes Throw in fellow returning guards Maddy Larrabee (5’6” senior > 7.0 PPG), Megan LaPlante (5’5” junior > 4.6 PPG), and Sydney Gould (5’8” junior > 4.8 PPG, 4.0 RPG), and Coach Baum can press and press some more. The Gophers also return two athletic bigs in Brook Irish (5’10” senior F > 7.3 PPG, 5.7 RPG) and Maddy Kammer (5’10” senior F > 3.6 PPG, 3.7 RPG). All told, seven girls return who averaged over 3.5 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.1 steals last year. The versatile Gophers open with four of five on the road. They have boy-girl doubleheaders with Lourdes, North Branch, and Hayfield. They’ll play a pair of contests each with fellow TRC powers D-E and P-E-M starting with a back-to-backer in early December. Like the boys, they will play holiday ball at the

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Annandale Tournament. Whether the Fillmore Central Falcons can keep up with the Chatfield’s, P-E-M’s, and D-E’s of the TRC remains to be seen, but come tournament time, they should be a favorite in 1A East. Sarah Tollefsrud lost nobody from a squad that finished as sub-section runner-up a year ago (to R-P). The Falcons went 8-11 in the TRC, 14-13 overall. They won 10 of their last 15 with the five losses coming to four squads who finished a collective 96-13. A group of four seniors who enter their fourth year on varsity return, headed by 5’8” A-C guard Morgan Malley. The TRC’s mostprolific threepoint shooter in 2013-2014 led FC with 13.0 PPG. Kenzie Broadwater (5’4” G > 5.4 PPG, Morgan Malley 4.7APG) returns at the point. The sophomore is a varsity veteran already after playing since her 8th grade year. Upfront, FC has three girls who all averaged 5-plus points and 5-plus rebounds, seniors Sammi Bakke (5’10” F > 6.7 PPG, 5.7 RPG) and Leah Scheevel (5’9” F > 5.5 PPG, 6.6 RPG), and sophomore Kendyl Bennett (5’9” F > 7.6 PPG, 5.6 RPG). Kaitlynn Aug (5’11” senior F) averaged just below five and five. Tayah Barnes (5’5” sophomore G) and Gabrielle Shupe (5’7” F), the team’s only junior, each also saw varsity action a season ago. FC’s 1A metal will be tested in their first two home games, the season opener versus Spring Grove, and then R-P on the December 9. Their last two games before Christmas are P-E-M and D-E. FC will travel to WSU for its holiday tournament. Of course, a title, in many cases, is only attained by knocking off the previous champion. In 1A East, the Rushford-Peterson Trojans are that defending champion. Terry Pelzl’s bunch started last season 10-0. They finished 15-4 in the TRC (2nd in the South), 23-5 overall; their first 20-win season since 2006-2007. They won the 1A East title only to bow to Goodhue in the Section 1A title game. The Section 1A runner-ups graduated four good seniors, a cast headed by 1,000-point scoring A-C guard

Kendra Crawford. The 20142015 Trojan’s b-ball team will be a lot like their volleyball team; sophomore-led. Brianna Koop (5’9” F) leads the way. Koop burst on to the scene as a frosh (14.8 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 2.9 SPG), earning All-Conference honors. Brianna Koop Junior Brooke Johnson (5’5” G) is the only other returning Trojan to play in all 28 games last season, the only Trojan returning starter. Sophomores Ashley Agrimson (5’11” F), Savannah Skalet (5’4” G), and Mikayla Crawford (5’6” G) played varying amounts a season ago, as did junior Carissa Bieberdorf (5’3” G). The Trojans will have two years to gel and progress. They are seniorless. They’ll welcome La Crescent to the TRC to start the season, then travel to county adversaries Lanesboro and Fillmore Central. Their January features ten games, seven of which are on the road. The Kingsland Knights will be the only FCJ covered squad with a new coach. Jake Vetter, a former boy’s assistant, takes over in the SV-W corridor. The new coach inherits a pretty new team. Kingsland graduated six seniors off a team that finished last season at 4-23 overall (2-17 in the TRC), one that fell to Spring Grove in the 1A East quarters. The Knights have four holdovers who saw a decent amount of on-court time. Reann Kimball (5’9” junior F) is the only gal who played in all 27 games. Gracie Schmidt (6’0” sophomore C), Lacey Schwartz (5’6” senior G), and Kailey Link (5’8” sophomore F) all saw action in double digit games. Link is the only player in that group to score in double digits more than once last year. She did so just twice and is the Knights leading returning scorer at 4.9 PPG. Like R-P, it’s a multi-year plan (Schwartz is the only senior). Kingsland will start the season ahead of everyone else playing at the Byron Tournament. Their January begins with seven of eight at home. They have boy-girl doubleheaders with Hope Lutheran and Pine Island. In Mabel, the M-C Cougars are coming off their best campaign since 2006-2007. In his first year

as head coach, Adam Wilder led M-C to Rochester for the first time since the 2005-2006 season. The Cougars pushed eventual Section runner-up R-P before falling 68-60. They finished 13-4 in the SEC (second in the East), 15-10 overall. The Cougars graduated four of their top six players including two-time All-SEC 1,000-point scorer Lydia Geving. M-C’s two big holdovers are sophomore Coranda Vickerman (5’9” G) and senior Hannah Nolte (5’8” F). Vickerman did a bit of everything last year as just a frosh (6.3 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 3.2 APG, and 2.8 SPG). Nolte offers feisty interior play (4.4 PPG, 5.5 RPG). From there, senior Danielle Graves (5’6” F), junior Connor Benson (5’6” G), and freshman Courtney Graves (5’9” C) saw action in double-digit games, but weren’t full-timers. The Cougars will add a senior to the mix as volleyball stand-out Sara Vettleson-Trutza (5’9” F) is back out for b-ball. Hannah Underbakke (5’7” junior F) and Lexi Thorson (5’5’ 8th grader G) also should get some time. M-C’s season starts out with a pair of boy-girl doubleheaders in their first three games (including the opener at Riceville). They have fourteen road games and ten home games plus games at the WSU Holiday tournament. The Lanesboro Burros girls basketball team pervaded through a 2013-2014 campaign that offered up twice as many losses as wins. Kelly McMillen’s gals went 5-12 in the SEC and 8-19 overall. They won a play-off pig-tale game at Houston, only to fall in the 1A East quarters to top-seeded R-P. The Burros did go 5-5 in their last ten games. This season offers up promise. Few SEC squads have an interior player like Olivia Haug. The 6’0” senior center was 2nd team All-league last season (13.8 PPG, 13.6 RPG). She had a pair of 20-20 games. Olivia Haug She’ll get help from Haley Polin (5’9” sophomore F), the Burros second leading scorer (6.3 PPG) and rebounder (3.8 RPG) a season ago, and fourth-year player Bailey Gartner (5’7” senior G > 4.9 PPG), their third leading scorer a year ago.

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Fillmore County Sports From there, seniors Claire Peterson (5’6” G), Kelsey O’Koren (5’7” G), Kayla Leiding (5’7” F), Haely Leiding (5’10” C), and sophomore Cassidy Ruud (5’8” G) each saw action in at least 20 games. The Burros start with four of their first six, and six of their first nine, at home. They open hosting R-P. They finish with five of eight on the road. In Houston, Lisa MyranSchutte begins her second year as the Hurricanes head coach. The ‘Canes finished last season 7-11 in the SEC, 8-15 overall. They lost to Lanesboro in a 1A East pig-tale game. They graduated the school’s all-time leading scorer in Abbey Loken. She was one of just three seniors. Houston thus returns seven of their ten varsity players. Forward Kelly Jerviss leads the way. The 5’11” junior scored in double figures eight times in her last eleven games last season. She’s the top returning scorer at 9.9 PPG, the top returning Kelly Jerviss rebounder at 8.0 RPG. Fellow junior Anna Sweet (5’4” G) used her track speed to contribute a little every-

where (6.6 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 1.7 APG, 2.0 SPG). She’s Houston second leading returning scorer. Seniors Kenzie Ness (5’8” F) and Elizabeth Loken (5’9” F) and juniors Jessica Schultz (5’5” junior G) and Cortney Johnston (5’7” G) each played in at least 20 games. The Hurricanes open the season by hosting Lanesboro, then they play Grand Meadow on the road a night later. They’ll play in the Cashton Wisconsin Holiday Tournament.

by as many as 27 in the second, before ultimately prevailing 65-50. A night later, Chatfield was the lone county winner led by another career-high scoring sharp-shooter. Christian Bance began his senior year by going nuts, posting what could be the effort of the year before the year has even gotten started. The 6’0” guard’s line was sensationally efficient; 35 points (6-10 three’s, 12-16 FG’s, 5-6 FT’s), 6 steals, and 4 assists. Sophomore Parker Fossum (10 pts, 5 rebs) and junior Carter Duxbury (9 The boys’ basketball season pts, 6 rebs) helped out as the got underway Thursday the 20th Gophers dispatched Southland and Friday the 21st. Just two 79-60. of six FCJ covered teams came out victorious in season openers. Mabel-Canton rode Keyser Wenthold to an easy win 11-20 over LeRoy-Ostrander. The 5’7” Randolph 74, Houston 54 guard began his senior season (H: Jeremiah Johnson 12 pts, by pumping a career-high 25 9 rebs; Trevor Lundberg 11 pts, points. Wenthold hit his first 12 rebs; Austin Peplinski 9 pts; five three’s, all in the first half. Hunter Laschenski 8 pts, 8 rebs. He was 5-of-6 from distance ‘Canes trailed by eleven at half total with six assists and four (34-23). They rallied to lead in steals. M-C as a team finished the second, only to see a 46-46 9 of 19 from long range. Don- contest turn for the worse as the nie Lind chipped in 15 points, Rockets ended on a 28-8 run. Dustin Kerns 11 rebounds, and Houston is 0-1) Tannor Fairchild 8 rebounds 11-21 and 7 assists. M-C built a Kingsland 49, St. Charles 20-point halftime lead, they led 65 (K: Isiah Bubany 20 (five three’s); Nick Niemeyer 11. Knights were as close as two CiTY Of LAnESBORO with around 7:00 left. They are BOARDS AnD COMMiSSiOnS OPEning 2015 0-1) The City of Lanesboro, Minnesota has the following openings for various Cotter 68, FC 65 (FC: Trace boards and commissions for the upcoming year: Tollefson 16 pts, 7 rebs, 4 assists, Public Utility Commission (1) position for a 3 year term 3 stls, 2 blks; Kiel Larson 16 pts Historic Preservation Commission (2) positions for a 2 year term (4-11 three’s); Nick Mensink 11 Planning and Zoning (2) Positions for a 3 year term Park Board (3) positions for a 3 year term pts, 12 rebs. C: Josh Forst 27 Economic Development Authority (1) position for a 6 year term (12-26 FT’s). Falcons led 62-51 Requirements: Must reside within the corporate city limits of the City with under three left. Back-toof Lanesboro and have a strong desire to serve the community; Must be willing and able to attend all regular and special meetings of the back three-point plays by Forst committee; Must have demonstrated experience or broad knowledge were part of an 11-2 Rambler of the area(s) in which the board/commission would have exclusive purview; Some experience working within a committee/commission/ run. A Henry Killen 3-pointer board setting; And some understanding of Robert’s Rules of Order tied it with 0:42 left. A Forst as it pertains to a governing body. A Committee application can be FT put Cotter ahead with 0:11 obtained at Lanesboro City Office, 202 Parkway Avenue South or on the City’s webpage under the tab for each specific committee. You left. They got the ensuing offenmay also obtain one by calling 507-467-3722 and requesting that one sive rebound, were fouled again, be e-mailed to you. All commission/committee/board positions are subject to approval and appointment by the Lanesboro City Council. and Matt Masyga drained two All applications received will be kept on file for a period of 90 days. more FTs. Tollefson launched a desperation three in the final ticks but it was no good. FC 32 turnovers, 32 fouls. They are 0-1) Lanesboro 40, Randolph 63 (L: Zach Voeltz 11; Cole Schwichtenberg/Marcus Mulvihill 9. R: David Speight 17. Burros scored just 12 first half points, trailed by 19 (31-12) at the break. They are 0-1)

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Lanesboro school board hears audit report By Jade Sexton Pam Ristau, CPA, presented the Lanesboro School Board with the audit report at their meeting on November 20. Ristau found no major financial issues when doing the report, and said the district is still going strong. There were some problems with the Community Education fund, however, as it has been operating with a negative balance. Ristau recommended they transfer $96,000 from the general fund to decrease the negative balance. The balance is still at a negative $105,000 after the transfer. Ristau said they transferred $147,000 to the Community Ed. fund the year before, so there has been some improvement. “You’re strong enough to do a transfer from the general fund,” said Ristau. “Some places are struggling to stay open.” Superintendent Jeff Boggs noted they may lose some money with the daycare, but it keeps enrollment where it is. “The bottom line is enrollment would look a lot different if we didn’t have it,” said Boggs. Ristau said the food service fund is still strong. The expenditures have increased some with menu changes, but there is still $44,000 in the fund. Ristau said most districts are in the negative or just break even with their

food service. The district is doing well paying off debts. They are down to one bond of $545,000, which will be paid off in 2019. Longterm debt, which includes compensated absences, PTO, and retirement benefits, is at $1.1 million. There is currently $2.8 million in the general fund. The board approved the transfer of funds and the audit report. Personnel The winter sports contracts were approved. Kelly McMillan is the head girls basketball coach. Dave Rogers is the first assistant, with Riley Swier and James Semmen second assistants. John Smith is the head boys basketball coach. Chris Hanson is the first assistant, with Brett Klaehn and Braden Hanson as second assistants. Laura Votland was hired as a paraprofessional for second and third grade. Other business A sports sharing agreement with Fillmore Central was approved for wrestling, baseball, cross country, track, and softball. School will be let out for winter break at 11:32 on Tuesday, December 23. The truth in taxation hearing will be December 18 at 7 p.m.

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Country Coffee Talk By Jeanette Schmidt It’s time to put out the welcome mat and set the table for the birds. Winter in Minn. can be a difficult time for us and for our feathered friends with windy days and cold nights. Turns out bird feeding can be very enjoyable and therapeutic for us and help to make the birds lives easier. Something I found out when we first moved to the farm. Never having lived in the country brought a whole new experience for me… especially when it snowed and snowed and snowed! No cars went by for two days…this was before the snowmobile invasion. The snow pile in front of the kitchen window had gotten so high from clearing a path, that I could hardly see out of it. That’s when feeding the birds became entertainment for me and I helped make life easier for them. Since then, my feathered friends have a lot more options for food plus a heated bird bath in my back yard…. they do live in luxury! Over the years I have picked up a few bird feeding tips…. who doesn’t like to feed the birds!! The main question is, what to serve for dinner? We

all want to attract the beautiful cardinal in the winter and they especially like black-oil sunflowers (high energy seeds). To include ground feeding birds like doves and juncos and of course sparrows (they do draw the other birds), make your own seed mix of sunflowers, white millet and cracked corn or buy a commercial mix. Blue jays are happy to eat whole kernel corn right off the cob. But small finches are a little fussier…they like the expensive thistle (nyger) seed, so it’s good to feed them in a special thistle seed feeder (they do like sunflowers too). It may take two hours, two days or two weeks for word to get out that your bird table is ready, but they will come…..especially if it stays cold!! Blue jays, cardinals and sparrows seem to be the first to come. Watch for cardinals to feed toward evening. Suet is excellent food for insect - eating birds such as chickadees, woodpeckers and nuthatches. It’s available at most grocery stores in the meat department or at the butcher shop. We always

save ours when we have a beef butchered. A plastic mesh bag (the kind onions come in) or a wire basket works great to feed your suet in. You will be the hit of the neighborhood if you spring for a heated bird bath. It’s hard to believe they enjoy splashing around in it when it’s zero degrees outside but clean feathers provide them with the best insulation, plus you will save your birds a long trip to a natural source of water when it’s subzero temps. Any shallow container will work…even a garbage can lid and small heating elements will keep the water from freezing. Don’t panic if a hawk visits your feeder…it’s just part of the ecosystem and smaller birds seem to be able to take care of themselves (most of the time), which is a good reason to have your feeders located near bushes for shelter. If the hawk persists, take your feeders down for a couple of days. Hopefully the hawk will get hungry and move on.

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When you go on vacation, and have to stop feeding briefly, don’t worry, birds do seem to adapt, even in the winter, and will revert to an all natural diet or visit your neighbor’s feeder… if you can fly you have options. Some people think bad weather is coming when we see birds eating more heavily at feeders the day before the storm arrives to give them more energy to

tough out the storm. That said, it’s time to sit back and enjoy a cup of this soup for your energy, knowing that you have done what you can to make your feathered friends lives easier on cold, stormy winter days. The colorful variety you attract will certainly entertain you!

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•1 lb ground Italian sausage •1 cup onion, chopped •5 cups canned beef broth •2 cans chopped tomatoes •8 oz. tomato sauce •1 zucchini, sliced •1 large carrot, sliced •1 medium green pepper, diced •2 Tbls. Dried basil •2 Tbls. Oregano •10 oz. fresh or frozen tortellini 1.Sauté crumbled sausage; 2.Add onion & garlic & sauté until translucent 3.Add beef stock, tomatoes, tomato sauce, veggies, & herbs & simmer until tender about 40 minutes 4.Add tortellini to soup and cook until tender Serve in bowls & sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Good with a salad and garlic bread.

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December 6th 8am-10:30pm Fillmore central elementary cafeteria crafts • Gift Shop • Santa Photos The gift shop is a place for children to shop for their parents. We ask that children shop for parents or guardians only (not friends or other family members) as we are limited in our supply of gifts. Gifts range in price from 25¢ to $3.

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Happy 90th Birthday Mayvis! Mayvis Schwartz observed her 90th birthday on Wed., Nov. 26, 2014. She was honored on Sat., Nov. 22nd at a family dinner attended by her daughters, grand- and greatgrandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousin. Here’s to many more! Love, her family.

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cussion about a police canine unit. Officer Keigley has purchased a German Shepherd for his own personal use and has started training the dog for police work. Jacobson said they will be looking into what it would cost to fund a canine unit. •Councilor Robert Pederson noted that he is on the board of the Southeast League of Minnesota Cities. The league will be finalizing a list of items to present to state legislators early in 2015, requesting their consideration.

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A positive audit report for Fillmore Central By Jade Sexton At Fillmore Central’s recent school board meeting, Jason Boynton of Smith and Schafer presented the annual audit report. Boynton said expenditures were down a little, with a slight decrease in administrative costs. The general fund has been in the positive for several years. There was $6 million in revenue, with expenditures being a little less. He said the fund balance is pretty good right now. The food service is operating at positive with $32,420 set aside for capital funds. The community services fund balance has been built up a little and is now at $79,381. Outstanding debt is just under $4 million. Some of the bonds will be paid off soon. OPEB (other post-employment benefits) funds have a balance of $377,000. Boynton said the district is operating strong with 60 percent of expenditures in the general fund balance. He didn’t see any problems. Technology update Neil Lundgren spoke to the board about the recent technology updates made at both the Harmony and Preston sites.

Over the summer, Lundgren and Aaron Janssen worked at upgrading the network. They replaced old hardware, switches and hubs. He said the old equipment they tore out was very outdated, and the new equipment will run faster and more efficiently. They also installed new IP camera systems in each building. They replaced the wireless hardware, and there are now access points in the classrooms instead of the hallways. In the future, Lundgren said they are looking at an IP phone system, which is wireless. They have purchased two to test at $140 each. Lundgren said what they learned this summer was incredible, and he thanked the board for their support. Principal reports Principal Heath Olstad said the total sales at the Elementary Scholastic Book Fair were $6,200, which is more than last year. The school will be getting $3,700 in Scholastic Dollars to purchase more books for the library. The Scholar Club program was on November 19 for students who received a GPA of 3.5 or higher last year. Kerry

and Jane Kingsley were the guest speakers. The K-6 Holiday Concert is coming up on December 1 at 7 p.m. The choir concert is December 8, and the 5-12 band concert is December 15. Community Ed. Keith informed the board the Community Ed. director, Angie Kaase spoke with the Lions Clubs in Harmony and Preston about things the district could use. They have done a lot to help out with the school readiness. Kaase also wrote a grant to the Fillmore County Family Services Collaborative that is giving $50,000 in grants to schools. Fillmore Central received the maximum amount of $10,000, which will go toward early childhood play centers. Preston and Harmony Area Foundations donated $6,000 each, which will go toward a Smart TV in the pre-school class, some iPads, and some apps for the iPads. Personnel The board approved the resignation of April Royet from the daycare. Denise Paulson was hired as a long-term sub for Cheryl Schumacher.

Maternity leave was approved for Kelly Duff in April through the end of the school year. Rotary broom The board approved the purchase of a rotary broom for removing snow from sidewalks at the high school in Harmony. There are certain areas that are not accessible with the snow removal equipment. The board approved a bid for a rotary broom from Kingsley Mercantile in Harmony. Other business The board approved the World’s Best Workforce Annual Review. Keith said the plan was developed throughout the year by the board and community committee discussions. The committee will be getting together in December to look at goals for the future. The Truth in Taxation hearing will be held December 23 at 6 p.m. The board approved an open enrollment request for three students.

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tunity to buy presents for their parents. ECFE will be sponsoring the Elf Store for kids only. Kids will shop in the high school choir room without their parents and buy presents for only $1.00. These gifts will also be wrapped. All proceeds of the “Elf Store” benefit the ECFE programs in Houston. There may be a Christmas movie or a concert at the elementary school following the “dazzle” at the high school. The parade is planned for a 6:30 p.m. start. Parade units will be lit and follow Maple Street for the parade route. It will end at the city park. Caroling with cocoa and cookies will be provided following the parade. Details are still being worked out for all of the festivities. It promises to be a fun-filled day for the entire family!

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Rushford discusses discretionary spending, attorney contract By Kirsten Zoellner The Monday, November 24 council meeting had the lowest attendance in years, likely due to the first snow storm of the season. Several agenda items were tabled due to the weather and will be rescheduled so engineers can be present. The most in-depth discussion of the evening was an agenda addition by Dahl, concerned over discretionary spending by the Public Works Department. A current fire hall roofing project, as well other non-specific downtown spending, was specifically mentioned by Dahl. The roofing project is an insurance claim and the city’s cost is the $500 deductible. The city mailed project details to 10 contractors and received two replies. These sealed bids were forwarded onto the insurance company who chose the winning bidder. The project will be inspected to ensure it meets state building codes. The city has a policy in place for discretionary spending, but city administrator Steve Sarvi stated that nearly all items are brought before the council. Anything above $75,000 must be bid out by statute, but typically, smaller amounts are brought forth for approval. “I honestly can’t think of a time that he’s (Copley) gone out and bought something without council approval. I don’t feel

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comfortable saying, ‘Go out and buy that,’” Added Sarvi. Councilor Roger Colbenson suggested the city bid out all projects for labor and materials separately, for potential savings on unused materials and sales tax. Zacher noted that the amount didn’t justify bidding separately and ultimately the insurance company chose the bidder. “We’ve saved the city thousands of dollars by doing exactly what you said,” added Sarvi. “Please give us a little credit.” Discussion over the prosecuting attorney contract followed. The current contract with Scott Springer, of Springer Law Office in Preston, expires December 31. Administrator Sarvi sought direction from the council on whether the city should recontract or seek requests for proposals from other firms. Because the proposals are for a professional service contract, the city is not required to take the low bid. Councilors Roger Colbenson and Robert Dahl both noted they’d prefer not to recontract with Springer. “I think it’s time to look,” added councilor Vern Bunke. The council will be presented with proposals at the December meeting and are expected to make a decision then. Three agenda items were approved, most notably, a labor contract agreement and a land

agreement. The two-year labor contract for Public Works director Jeff Copley begins January 1, 2015. The contract highlights include increased benefits and increased wage of 2 percent annually. The terms were ratified by Local 160. Also approved was a recommendation from the Rushford Airport Commission on awarding of a three year cropping lease for approximately 35.18 acres at the airport. The successful bidder was Jim Norstad. The commission had discussed the three bids received at length, taking into account the previous tenant’s stewardship of the land and the amount of Norstad’s $300 per acre bid, which was substantially higher than the other bids. Councilor Robert Dahl suggested the land value was not worth the bid amount as hay ground, but rather $160-175 per acre. However, councilor Mark Honsey noted, “Land values are all over the road right now, I can tell you that.” The city contacted Norstad to ensure the bid amount was correct. Clerk Kathy Zacher noted she’d by told the land had value for Norstad, who raises hay and beef cattle. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, December 8, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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Students can win with Hunters register 111,000 deer through the third Merchants Bank Money Ball in weekend Minnesota hunters registered design because regulations were ested in helping set these deer Rushford 111,000 deer through the third implemented to place more population goals can get more RUSHFORD, Minn. – Area students will have a chance to win some money with Money Ball from Merchants Bank. The first chance comes during halftime of the Rushford boys basketball game against Lanesboro, Friday, December 5. Three participants, 5th grade and under, will be drawn randomly to participate at halftime. Participants will earn $5 if they make a lay-up. Those making the lay-up qualify to take a free throw, earning $10 for a made shot. A made free throw qualifies the participant to take a 3-point shot and the chance to win another $25 with a made shot. Another three student participants, 6th grade and over, will also be drawn randomly and have a chance to win at Money Ball. Participants will earn $10 for a made free throw and qualify for a chance to make a 3-pointer and earn another $25. If the participant makes the 3-pointer, then the participant will have the chance to make a half-court shot and earn $100. At the end of the halftime festivities, Merchants will also donate an amount equal to the

total student payout to the Rushford-Peterson Booster Club. If no shots are made during halftime, Merchants Bank will donate $100 to the Rushford-Peterson Booster Club. “It’s great fun for the students and a great way to donate to the booster club,” said Kari Johnson of Merchants Bank. Merchants Bank Money Ball will also be held at Rushford girls basketball games on December 18 and January 16, and at the boys basketball game on February 13. Merchants Bank has 21 locations, including Minnesota locations in Rushford, Lanesboro, Winona, St. Charles, Goodview, Rochester, Caledonia, La Crescent, Spring Grove, Cannon Falls, Red Wing, Hampton, and the southern Twin Cities metropolitan suburbs of Apple Valley, Cottage Grove, Hastings, Lakeville and Rosemount. Merchants has Wisconsin locations in Eau Claire and Onalaska. Merchants Bank was founded in 1875. All banks are FDIC members. Merchants Capital, the company’s leasing arm, is based in the Twin Cities.

and last 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 during special hunts and the archery, early antlerless and firearms seasons, hunters have harvested 127,000 deer, down from the 2013 todate harvest total of 160,000. This year’s lower harvest is by

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 multiyear goal-setting process for the entire state. People inter-

information on the process and opportunities for involvement at www.mndnr.gov/deer. Additional deer will be harvested during the late southeastern season, which runs 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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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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Fillmore County Police Reports Official general election results: 50.51 percent $240. Local confinement – 90 Chatfield Police Department Tonia Elizabeth DeClue, 43, days (stay 90 days for one year). turnout, 1,992,566 total voters

Austin, Minn.; 7/3/2014, Careless Driving, Fine $1000 (stay $500 until 11/9/2015), Total Fees $890. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 60 days for one year), serve as work release on weekends. Supervised Probation for one year – Conditions (11/12/2014): 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, Random testing, No driving without insurance or valid driver’s license, Sign Probation Agreement, Do not enter bars or liquor stores as directed, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Submit to random searches. Blaise Thomas Niemeyer, 19, Chatfield, Minn.; 10/14/2014, Uninsured Vehicle – Owner Violation, Fine $250, Total Fees $345. 10/14/2014, Driving in Center Lane, Fine $250, Total Fees $345. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Daniel Edward Andersen, 23, Stewartville, Minn.; 8/05/2014, Theft of Motor Fuel from Retailer, Fine $1000 (stay $900 until 11/12/2015), Total Fees (including restitution) $230. Local confinement – 90 days (stay 88 days for one year), credit for time served: two days. Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (11/12/2014): Remain law abiding, No same or similar, Write letter of apology – give to District Court for review – due in 15 days (11/12/2014-11/28/2014). Douglas Francis Deitchler, 24, Mendota Heights, Minn.; 9/29/2014, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Ricky Lee Field Jr., 26, Rochester, Minn.; 9/2/2014, Take/Use/ Transfer Movable Property – No Consent, Fine $1000 (stay $850 until 11/12/2015), Total Fees

Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (11/12/2014): Remain law abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs except for work purposes. 9/2/2014, Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/Abusive/ Noisy/Obscene, Fine $1000 (stay $900 until 11/12/2015), Total Fees $100. Local confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (11/12/2014): Remain law abiding, No same or similar, Bring in proof of restitution, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs except for work purposes. Suzanne Marie Flake, 59, Chanhassen, Minn.; 11/8/2014, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Laura Jayne Folland, 38, Farmington, Minn.; 10/17/2014, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Leon John Langreck, 62, Cresco, Iowa; 10/20/2014, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Christopher John Nordsving, 18, Canton, Minn.; 10/04/2014, Consumption by Persons Under 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. MN State Patrol – Rochester Amanda Lea Dempewolf, 36, Harmony, Minn.; 10/27/2014, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Shane Michael Hendrix, 44, Byron, Minn.; 10/23/2014, Open Bottle Law – Liability of Nonpresent Owner – Crime Described, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Frank Gilbert Snell, 59, Decorah, Iowa; 10/27/2014, Speeding (72/55), Fine $60, Total Fess $150.

SAINT PAUL, Minnesota — The official November 4 General Election results, certified today by the five-member State Canvassing Board, show 1,992,566 voters cast a ballot — resulting in a turnout rate of 50.51 percent, based on Minnesota’s estimated eligible voter count of 3,945,136. View the official voter statistics online. Absentee Voting Increased in 2014 The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State reports 198,143 voters cast absentee ballots in the first year of “no excuse” absentee voting, up 55 percent from the 127,333 absentee ballots in the last midterm election of 2010. The 2014 figure was still lower than the 2012 presidential election year absentee ballot count of 267,464 Proactive Efforts, Online Registration, Boost Pre-Registration Election Day registration, which on average is used by 11 percent of voters to register in midterm elections, was down in 2014 —7.6 percent of voters registered on Election Day. Officials say this decline could be attributed to proactive pre-registration efforts, which included a mailing to potentially eligible voters who were not registered. County election officials also automatically updated nearly 200,000 registrations for voters who had more recent address information on their driver’s licenses. These efforts were made possible by 2014 legislation that authorized Minnesota to join the Electronic Registration Information Center. Another factor in supporting pre-registration was online voter registration; nearly 30,000 voters registered online at mnvotes.org. Official Voter Statistics for the

November 4 General Election and Previous Elections Turnout (based on eligible voters): • 2014 — 50.5 percent • 2012 — 76.42 percent • 2010 — 55.83 percent • 2008 — 78.11 percent • 2006 — 60.47 percent Total Voters: • 2014 — 1,992,566 • 2012 — 2,950,780 • 2010 — 2,123,369 • 2008 — 2,921,498 • 2006 — 2,217,818 Absentee Ballots Cast: • 2014 — 198,143 (9.94 percent of all votes) • 2012 — 267,464 (9.06 percent of all votes) •2010 — 127,333 (6 percent of all votes) •2008 — 293,830 (10.06 percent of all votes) •2006 — 146,529 (6.61 percent of all votes) Election Day Registration: •2014 — 152,101 (7.63 percent of all registered voters) •2012 — 527,867 (17.89 percent of all registered voters) •2010 — 227,857 (10.73 percent of all registered voters) •2008 — 542,257 (18.56 percent of all registered voters) •2006 — 292,168 (13.17 percent of all registered voters) About the Minnesota State Canvassing Board The secretary of state is required by the State Constitution and state statute (204C.31) to appoint members of the State Canvassing Board. By law, the members must be the secretary of state, two justices from the Minnesota Supreme Court and two district court judges. By law, no justices or judges who are members of the board may be candidates at the election. Board members:

•Mark Ritchie, Secretary of State, Chair •The Honorable Alan C. Page, Associate Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court •The Honorable David R. Stras, Associate Justice, Minnesota Supreme Court •The Honorable Teresa R. Warner, Chief Judge, Second Judicial District •The Honorable George Stephenson, Judge, Second Judicial District About the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State The Secretary of State is the chief election official in Minnesota and is responsible for the administration of the state’s election law. In this capacity, the office operates the Statewide Voter Registration System and prepares the official roster of voters for every election. The office also accepts filings by candidates, trains local election officials, and conducts voter education and outreach programs. The Secretary of State is the keeper of the Great Seal of Minnesota and has the role of certifying the authenticity of a wide variety of official documents, including proclamations and executive orders. A main function of the office is the review, approval and filing of articles of incorporation and amendments for all businesses and nonprofit organizations conducting business in Minnesota. The Secretary of State also processes all notary public applications; serves as the state’s central filing system for lien information related to the Uniform Commercial Code; and administers Safe at Home, an address confidentiality program designed to assist Minnesotans who fear for their safety.

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The first grade classes are ever so thankful they’re not turkeys this November. They put their art skills to work to show what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving and beyond.

Throughout the district on Veterans Day, staff and students assembled to honor and remember all those who have served and are presently serving. Kingsland is grateful for the freedoms this entitles us to, in education and beyond. Thank you Veterans!

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Thank You Thank you to everyone who came and supported the book fairs during conference week. In total, over $5,000 in books and goods were sold between both sites. This raised over $2,370 for the libraries. None of this would have been possible without the extra help of volunteers, students, and staff. Thank you!

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mom and dad are cooking or visiting with friends. Right now, a thin coating of ice has formed on many lakes and ponds. An inch or two of ice is not safe,” said Capt. Todd Kanieski, DNR regional enforcement manager. He added, children should not go out on the ice without adult supervision, even when conditions improve. “Parents should also tell their children to stay away from any frozen water bodies around the home and that no ice is ever 100

percent safe,” Kanieski said. The DNR recommends anyone heading out on the ice should: carry a set of ice picks, check with a local bait shop or resort – ask about ice conditions – and measure the ice. DNR clear ice thickness recommendations are: •4 inches for walking. •5 inches for a snowmobile or ATV. •8-12 inches for a car. •12-15 inches for a mediumsized truck.

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State Patrol and working some of the hardest hit areas when it comes to winter weather in our great state. This is what I would recommend. It’s not a matter of “if” and “when”, but “when” and “then”. It’s not about being paranoid; it’s “BEING PREPARED”! Assemble winter survival kits for all of your vehicles. Keep them inside the vehicle where they will be readily accessible and secure. The kit should include: •Three-pound coffee can or any similar container with a plastic cover, candle stubs and matches and a lighter which can be used to melt snow for additional drinking water •Metal or plastic cup, a small sharp knife and plastic spoons •Red bandanna and a plastic

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Monday, December 1, 2014 whistle to alert rescuers to your location •Pencil and paper (to leave information in the vehicle on when you left and where you are going) •First aid kit, including any essential medications •Plastic flashlight with spare batteries (reverse the batteries to avoid accidental switching and burnout, and replace batteries yearly) •Two large plastic garbage bags, safety pins (bags are for insulation for feet, safety pins keep the bags together) •Snack foods for energy, such as candy bars. Even canned soup, meat or poultry •Cell phone adapter to plug into lighter Other important suggested items: •Extra sets of stocking hats, gloves, mittens, boots, socks, and snowmobile suit •Sleeping bag and blankets •Road flares and reflectors •Tow cables or chain •Shovel •Booster cables •Basic tools •30-feet cord/rope to use as a homing line when you must exit vehicle I believe these listed items are essential and there are many more a person could add, but this is a start. All too often I see people end up in the ditch and are extremely unprepared. I feel another important tip is to “Keep Calm and Think”. The storm will end and you will be found. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws in Minnesota, please send your questions to: Trooper Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901-5848. Or reach me at Troy. Christianson@state.mn.us

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Alice Winslow receives Farm Bureau Honorary Life Award

Alice Winslow of Fountain received the Honorary Life Membership Award at the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation’s (MFBF) Bureau’s 96th Annual Meeting. Recognition was given during the Friday night awards banquet on November 21 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Bloomington. The honorees were selected for their dedicated service to their county, their community and Minnesota agriculture. Winslow of Fillmore County was once a “city girl” who married a fifth generation farmer and quickly adapted to farm life helping in the fields and barns. She quickly learned to drive tractors and do daily chores, and always had meals ready for her hard working husband, children and anyone else who happened to be there at meal time. She has been a dedicated Farm Bureau member and has given countless hours to the

Fillmore County Farm Bureau serving in several capacities through the years. She spent hours going door to door on membership drives for the county Farm Bureau, in an effort to protect the way of life that she came to love. Winslow has served in her community as a 4-H leader, a volunteer nurse at the local elementary school, as the United Methodist Women’s president and a Sunday school teacher. “I have never had a better honor than this award,” said Winslow. Minnesota Farm Bureau is the largest general farm organization in the state representing Farmers • Families • Food. Nationwide, the American Farm Bureau Federation has nearly six million members in nearly 2,800 county Farm Bureaus. For more information log onto www. fbmn.org.

Alice Winslow of Fountain was awarded the Minnesota Farm Bureau Honorary Life Award at the 96th Minnesota Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Bloomington on November 21.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., DECEMBER 2 •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Sylvan Manor, 503 Parkway Ave., Lanesboro. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10:30-11am, Kenilworth Apts, 503 Parkway Ave., Lanesboro. •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •AARP Smart Drivers Beginner Class, 5pm-9pm, Harmony Public Library. (507)886-8133 to sign up. •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •VFW Auxiliary, 6:30pm potluck, 7pm meeting, Preston Servicemen’s Club. Bring donations for the local food shelf. •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.*

WED., DECEMBER 3 •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 9:30-10am, Hillside Apts, 409 South Hudson Ave., Spring Valley. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10:45-11:15am at the Community Center, 200 South Broadway Avenue, Spring Valley. •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •AARP Smart Drivers Beginner Class, 5pm-9pm, Harmony Public Library. (507)886-8133 to sign up. THURS., DECEMBER 4 •Free Senior Coffee and Homemade Dessert, 9am, Clara House of Harmony.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10-30am, Good Shepherd Apt Community Center, 800 Home St., Rushford. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10:45-11:15am, Tenborg Center, 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford. •Story Hour, 11am, Harmony Public Library. No school, no story hour.*

•Lanesboro Live Show, “Naughty or Nice”, 7:30pm, St. Mane Theatre.

SAT., DECEMBER 6 •Mason’s Pancake Breakfast, 8-10:30am, Rushford Masonic Lodge. www.mysticstarlodge69.com •AARP Smart Drivers Refresher Class, 8am-12pm, Harmony Public Library. (507)886-8133 to sign up. •Houston Hollidazzle, Events begin at 10:30am, Houston Schools. Parade at 6:30pm, Maple St. to City Park. •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Norwegian Christmas Fest, 10am, North Prairie Lutheran Church, 35957 State Hwy 30, Lanesboro. FRI., DECEMBER 5 •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-1:30pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more North Manor, 445 Main Ave. S., Harmony. info, (507)251-1771 or 765-2518.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1:30- SUN., DECEMBER 7 2:30pm, South Manor, 445 Main Ave. •Children’s Presentation, “Christmas S., Harmony. in Egypt”, 8:30am and 10:40am, •Church Christmas Program, 1:30pm, Fillmore Free Methodist Church, St. John Lutheran Church, Wykoff. Village of Fillmore. •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, •Concert of Christmas Music, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 3pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Fillmore St., Chatfield.* Lanesboro. •Merry Meeters Birthday Club, 11:30am, Potluck, Pat Schwarz home. Gift for Food Shelf. •TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) meeting, Spring Valley Care Center Activity Room. Weigh-in 5:15-5:30pm. Meeting 5:30-6:15pm. Call Judy for info (507)346-2469. •Preston Historical Society meeting, 7pm, Methodist Church, Preston. Public invited. •AA Class “Road’s Journey,” 8pm, 301 E Franklin St., Spring Valley (a yellow house).*

•Chatfield Brass Band, 4pm, Potter Auditorium, Chatfield Center for the Arts. •WAHS Christmas Concert, 7pm, St. John Lutheran Church, Wykoff. •Cowboy Church Service, 6pm, Cherry Grove United Methodist Church. (507)346-2830 for info. •Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. and Hwy 52.* MON., December 8 •Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Cherrywood Estates, 101 & 105 Cherrywood Dr., Mabel. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10:30-11:15am, Fire Hall, 109 North Elm, Mabel. •Preston Senior Potluck, 12pm, Servicemen’s Club. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Preston.*

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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.

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

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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

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

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Summary of Minutes November 18, 2014 County Board Meeting The Fillmore County Board met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The Honorable Judge Matthew J. Opat gave oath of office to Harry Root, Commissioner-elect, as Commissioner for District III. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION 2014-055: Accept resignation from Commissioner Thomas Kaase and begin special election process The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda. • the following Consent Agenda: 1. November 4, 2014 County Board minutes. 2. Payment of Kennedy & Graven, Chartered invoice for legal services on Greenleafton Project. 3. Payment of Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. invoice for Greenleafton Community Sanitary Project professional services. 4. Continuation of Family and Medical Leave for employee #1440. 5. Voluntary request for demotion for employee #747. 6. Overnight stay for Auditor/Treasurer, Accounting Technician, Lead, and Accounting Technician to attend year end payroll training. 7. Overnight stays for Sheriff’s Deputy to attend Drug Enforcement Agency Meth Lab Cleanup School. 8. Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer to sign Grant-In Aid Trail Assistance Program Snowmobile FY 2015 Maintenance and Grooming and Grant Agreements. • hire Corey Merkel as replacement full-time Jailer. • Option 4 of Special Election Proposed Calendar Options for special election dates. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Fillmore County Journal, advertising $2,874.90 Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District, services, reference materials $7,837.97 Herman’s Service, services $511.80 MN Office of Enterprise Technology, services $1,522.00 Schwier, Scott, feedlot cost share $5,000.00 Werner Electric Supply, supplies $571.19 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above $18,317.86 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (75 bills - not listed) $11,753.90 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $30,071.76 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Bauer Built, Inc., services $10,551.78 Braun Intertec Corporation, Inc., services $1,620.80 Carquest, supplies $882.07 Dave Syverson Freightliner, parts $3,967.76 Dunn Blacktop Co., Inc., cold mix $1,785.60 Fastenal Company, supplies $567.18 LaCrosse Truck Center, Inc., parts $2,183.18 Morem Electric, Inc., services $1,194.74 Newman Signs, signs $937.41 Preston Auto Parts, parts $608.53 RDO Equipment Co., parts $590.83 Rochester Fuel Injection Service, Inc., parts $2,829.43 State of MN, services $1,554.17 Universal Truck Equipment, Inc., parts $1,199.86 Widseth Smith Nolting & Associates, Inc., services $6,752.40 Ziegler, Inc., parts $527.31 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $37,753.05 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 19 bills - not listed) $3,019.45 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $40,772.50 SANITATION FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (NONE $0.00 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (1 bill - not listed) $13.42 TOTAL SANITATION FUND $13.42 TAXES AND PENALTIES FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL TAXES AND PENALATIES BILLS OVER $500 (none) $0.00 TOTAL TAXES AND PENALTIES BILLS UNDER $500 (1 bill - not listed) $174.02 TOTAL TAXES AND PENALTIES FUND $174.02 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Bobbie Vickerman, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 1

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

Dated: October 22, 2014 Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee

USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 135 - 14-006676 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 10,17, 24, 1, 8, 15

Summary of Minutes November 4, 2014 County Board Meeting The Fillmore County Board met in regular session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION 2014-054: Close meeting at 10:36 a.m. in accordance with M.S. 13.D.05 Subd. 3(b) The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda. • the following Consent Agenda: 1. October 28, 2014 County Board minutes. 2. Merit increase for Denise Zwart, Eligibility Worker. • allow department heads in Recorder, Auditor-Treasurer, and Assessor offices to use PayGOV.US LLC for credit card transactions in their respective departments. • Affordable Care Act Transitional Reinsurance Program fee. • costs associated with securing forfeited property in Harmony, MN. • EDA Contract for Professional Services for 2015. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Creative Forms & Concepts, Inc., forms $523.57 Fillmore County Journal, publishing $718.13 Fillmore County Treasurer-credit card/ACH, other travel expense $1,076.32 Himec Mechanical Service Division, services $888.70 Mayo Clinic, services $1,970.15 MCMT, services $19,312.00 Preston Emergency Service, services $3,217.60 Pro-West & Associates, Inc., maintenance $2,500.00 Stensrud, Lisa M., services, mileage $575.60 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $30,782.07 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (39 bills - not listed) $5,354.65 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $36,136.72 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Continental Research Corp., supplies $745.73 Dunn Blacktop Co., Inc., cold mix $3,564.23 Hovey Oil Co., Inc., fuel $13,668.62 Rochester Fuel Injection Services, Inc., parts $1,250.85 Ronco Engineering Co., Inc., supplies $997.72 Thompson Sand, sand $14,706.50 Western Petroleum Company, oil $530.38 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $35,464.03 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (8 bills - not listed) $1,495.14 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $36,959.17 SANITATION FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Winona Co. Household Hazardous Waste, services $1,055.85 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $1,055.85 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (1 bill - not listed) $6.35 TOTAL SANITATION FUND $1,062.20 AIRPORT FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Deters, Isaac, services $2,231.78 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $2,231.78 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (2 bills -not listed) $199.55 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND $2,431.33 TOTAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL EDA FUND BILLS OVER $500 (none) $0.00 TOTAL EDA FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (4 bills - not listed) $61.60 TOTAL EDA FUND $61.60 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Bobbie Vickerman, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 1

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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.

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EMPLOYMENT Full-time / Family Planning CliniC DireCtor Semcac Center in Winona has an opening for a full-time Clinic Director. rn required. Position involves fulfilling administrative and supervisory duties to maintain the clinic, submitting grants and reports to funding sources, and working closely with the clinician to provide education and information to people seeking family planning services or Sti testing and treatment. Full benefit package offered. application materials are available at www.semcac.org or by contacting Barb thompson at Semcac (507) 864-8202 or email barb.thompson@semcac.org. application materials must be received by December 15, 2014. eoe.

Children’s Mental Health Case Manager FT position with home office in Rushford. Job involves collaborating with area resources/schools/ health providers/county agencies/mental health providers. Requires BS degree in social work or related field plus preferred 2000 hours of supervised work experience. EOE/AA Resume to: Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center, Attn:Peg Walch, 166 Main St, Winona,MN 55987 or fill out application on www.hvmhc. org. h1,8- o Root River Hardwoods Kiln Dried Lumber Store looking for reliable person to work in lumber store. Woodworking experience helpful. Benefit package available. Retirement plan. Apply at Highway 52 N. in Preston, MN. 507-765-2284. h1,8- o Spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking to hire a part time staff scheduler for the nursing department. Qualified applicants must have computer skills, a friendly and outgoing personality, and great problem solving skills. To apply send resume to hr @svseniorliving. com. EOE. h1,8- o Spring Valley Senior Living is seeking a part-time activities assistant to help with social activities for our residents. Applicants must be self-motivated and enthusiastic about working with seniors. Certification required within 6 months of hire. To apply send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or email hr@ svseniorliving.com. EOE. h1,8- o Spring Valley Senior Living is seeking a Full-Time Home Health Aide to work in and around the Adams, MN area. Qualified applicants must be dependable, compassionate, be able to provide assistance with activities of daily living and possess great customer service skills. To apply, send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or emailhr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h1,8- o Help wanted on a dairy farm near Fountain, MN. For more information, call 507-272-8390. h24,1- x

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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.

EMPLOYMENT Relief milker sought. Duties to include milking and skid loader operation. 3-4 shifts per week, approx. 15 hours. Flexible scheduling options will require some weekends and holidays. Duschee Hills Dairy, Lanesboro. Call Pat at 507-251-8036 for information and application. h1,8- o 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 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. (MCAN) EARN BIG MONEY MAILING our Full-Color Sales Postcards. Our Company Will Close the Sales for You. Call for FREE Info-Postcard Explaining Everything. 1-800-313-0961 Referral ID#3837 www.abm3837.com (MCN) DRIVERS WANTED: Crawford Transport, Inc., Lamont, IA, family owned flatbed carrier looking for hardworking Company Drivers & Owner/ Operators. Earn TOP PAY. Home Every Weekend. Need Class A CDL, 2 years experience, good MVR. Call 800-4260360 (MCN) CDL Drivers needed to haul livestock, home on weekends. Great Benefit Package for Full-Time Drivers! www. lynchlivestock.com or call Angie @ 563776-3051 for more information. EOE (MCN) PAID IN ADVANCE! MAKE $1000 A WEEK mailing brochures from home! Genuine Opportunity! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.localmailers.net (VOID IN SD, WI) (MCN) START THE NEW YEAR with a new job...as a truck driver...earn $43k first Year & up to 65k third year! Company sponsored CDL training. Call 888/5598707. MCAN

A big thank you to all my family and friends for making my “80th” birthday so special. The Open House was awesome. God bless you all. Catherine Bakke. t1- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The family of Junice Rein Stork Severson extends a heartfelt “Thank You” to all who offered their thoughtful and kind expressions of sympathy, cards, and memorials at the time of mother’s passing. We were very touched by everyone’s sincere condolences. Our gratitude goes out to all those who helped with the arrangements and provided food. Your generosity and support during this difficult time is greatly appreciated. Colleen, Patricia, Janet, Kathy, Bill, Julie, Ed, and Mick; Tom and Rob Severson families. t1- o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

EMPLOYMENT Now Accepting Applications: at KERRY in Fredericksburg, IA for Production Employees for direct hire. Experience in food industry and knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) are a plus. Positions require lifting up to 55 lbs. and working in a fast paced environment. Previous knowledge in operation of forklifts a plus. Starting pay $12.50/hour with shift differential opportunity. Incremental pay increases after successful completion of 30, 60 and 90 day probationary periods to $13.50/hour. Full benefit package including: Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, 401K, Paid Vacation and Holidays and many more benefits. Stop by the Kerry office at 341 S Jefferson Ave., Fredericksburg, IA 50630 to complete an application for employment which includes education and employment history. Equal Opportunity Employer (MCN)

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

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A big thank you to all of our family and friends for celebrating our 40th birthdays with us. We were very surprised. Thank you for all of the gifts, cards and food. We are very blessed to have such wonderful friends and family. Brett Broadwater and Raquel Torgerson t1- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you to our neighbors and friends who have helped and offered help during this unexpected, difficult time. Especially Jon Johnson for organizing the cleaning of our pit. Also, thank you to everyone who has brought food, words of encouragement and support. Tracy and Bruce Wingert t1- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

EMPLOYMENT

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The Fillmore County Journal is looking for a writer to report on School Board and City Council meetings in Fillmore County and write occasional feature stories. We are looking for someone with good writing skills and outstanding interpersonal skills. Please send a letter of interest and writing sample to Editor, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or e-mail to jason@fillmorecountyjournal. com or call for more information 507-765-2151.

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Green Lea Manor is LookinG for speciaL peopLe who want to Make a difference. Must be caring, compassionate, and a team player.

part-time rn/Lpn and part-time & full-time cna shifts available. Bonus Pay on weekends and shift differential. Contact Joyce or stop by for an application.

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

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208 n. WaShington, Spring Valley • $133,000

HEATED & FINISHED 30X40 WORKSHOP AND/OR “MAN CAVE” Perfect place to work on vehicles, lawn equipment or other mechanicals with built in workbenches at your fingertips and 200 amp electrical. You will also enjoy the other 2 garages and 3 season room off the garage. The 4 bedroom 2 bath home has several updates including new granite countertops and glass backsplash in the kitchen. All the old world charm with original woodwork with all the modern conveniences. The property sits on 2 city lots , is partially fenced and ready for new occupants.

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

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

2 Acres in City Limits • 4 Large Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Sauna • Main Floor Laundry • Formal Living and Dining • Open Floor Plan • Wood Floors • Large Family Room • Rec Room • Wet Bar • Updated Kitchen • Walk-out • Deck • Patio • Covered Porch • 25x52 Shop w/Heat and Air • 12x52 Building • 14x20 Garden Shed w/Cement Floor • 2+ Heated Attached Garage • New Roof, Furnace, Air and Water Heater • Mature Trees • Wildlife • Great Views • Private

SOLD!

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

$159,900

19405 State HigHWay 80, WykoFF

$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

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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

$149,900

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

604 union St. ne, cHatField Ranch home on large lot • 3 bedrooms on main floor • 2 baths • 2 fireplaces • New roof • New water heater • Finished lower level family room • Rec area • New furnace • New c/a • Patio • Large fenced yard • Repainted • New flooring NEw

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

SOLD!

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

1015 Ridge Rd. S, PREStON

208 aSHBurn St., laneSBoro

807 5tH ave. Se., SteWartville

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

401 Spring St., preSton

4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Large Wooded Corner Lot, Appliances Stay, New Furnace and CA.

FARM WYKOFF 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.

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10277 County 116, HARMONY

Stop Renting!! Affordable 2 bedroom home offers efficient living. Near the Upper Iowa River, in Granger, with 2 car extra large garage. Seller had tiled around perimeter, new furnace in 2007 and updated septic. Not flood zone.

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25 Center St. W, Harmony, MN 55939 www.SEMNrealestate.com • Toll Free: 888-839-2142 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

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

2-plex, could be a 3-plex • 4 bedrooms, Could have 6 • 3 baths • Completely remodeled • New roof, siding, windows • Furnace and c/a • 2 furnaces • 2 c/a • 2 laundry units • 1152 sq ft garage with 1/2 bath, shop and walk-up attic • View of bluffs

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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

140 1st Ave. SE, HARMONY

608 River St. SW, CHAtFIELD

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

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.

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

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

CHEAPER tHAN RENt!

3796 Cty W40, HESPER, IA

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

110 E Hwy 52, CANtON 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!

$74,900

(inveStment rental or permanent Home)

LOTS FOR SALE - MABEL

40 5th St. NE, HARMONY

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 out. Att 1 car garage. Plus heated work sized storage building $22,500 shop with overhead doors. 3 +/- acres. Lots C & D) Approx 1/3 of an acre building $169,900 Additional land available up REDUCED lot $22,500 each to 10 acres call for details.

FARM • LANESbORO

SOLD!

431 HalF St., WHalan

$149,900

SOLD!

$189,900

$64,900

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

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$359,900

6720 80tH St. SW, SteWartville

$249,900 34832 310tH St., laneSBoro

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$194,500

107 Spruce St. Se, Fountain

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!

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200 HillSide ave., laneSBoro

$89,900

509 park St. Se., cHatField

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

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$324,900

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$139,900

1019 Bucknell court, Spring Valley • $185,000

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.

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

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

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$369,900

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712 LyndaLe ave., Spring Valley • $164,900 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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301 e. Farmer St., Spring Valley • $92,500 Charming & affordable 4 bedroom 2 bath home with large updated eat-in kitchen, main floor laundry, m. bdrm on main floor w/master bath, formal dining & living room with 2 large picture windows for lots of sunlight. There are 2 single car garages on the property which are heated and one has a workbench - both with cement drives. Updated windows, perm siding, newer furnace & c/a. All located on corner lot in established neighborhood. New shingles fall of 2014 and updated electrical!

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29535 County 11, FOuNtAIN 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.

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 boarders country. Cheaper than rent, call today! $53,900

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 25562 140th St., PREStON

SOLD

Nice acreage with four square home. 3 bedrooms up with full bath, Main floor has updated eat in kitchen, plus main floor office and 3/4 bath .Full basement & walk up attic .Updated windows. Large shed (40’ x 120’) with room for hobbies & shop space.

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

330 2nd Ave. SE, HARMONY Cheaper than Rent! Two bedroom. Plus lower level office, family room. Vinyl siding, central air, updated electrical. Appliances included. Storage shed. $44,900

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!

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!

260 1st St. NW, HARMONY

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 neighbors. $112,900

COMMERCIAL 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.

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.

401 Hillcrest St. E, LANESbORO 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

G N I D N E P

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.

G N I D N E P

22735 Hickory Rd., LANESbORO

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.

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! 145 1st Ave. SE, HARMONY

SOLD

An inviting 1 1/2 story home. Bedroom, bath & laundry all on one level. Upstairs features 2 additional bedrooms plus full bath. The basement addition offers office space and TV room. 2 car detached garage.

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PROFITABLE MINNESOTA BUSINESSES for sale by owners. Many types, sizes, locations, terms. $25K to $15M. Other states available. www.BizSale.com Call 800/617-4204 MCAN

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End of the YEAR Trailer Sale: 6’x12’ V-nose ramp door $2,750.00; 82”x10’ Aluminum utility trailer $1,746.00; 18’ MX Speedloader 7k $2,865.00; 30 different 14,000 lb. skidloader & equipment trailers, Tandem axle dump $3,747.00; 25’ to 32’ Hi-Deck gooseneck $8,299.00 & up, with spare. 515-972-4554 www. FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com (MCN)

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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. Fri., Dec. 5 - 7pm - Red Carpet Classic. Held At Decorah Sales Comission, 2123 Madiaon Road, Decorah, IA 52101. Selling Bred Cows, Bred Heifers, Open Heirfers, and Commercial Bred Cows (Red Angus-Influenced). View Catalog and bid online at www.dvauction.com Mon. Dec 8 - Noon - HAY & STAW. Sale Site: Preston Dairy & Farm of Canton. All hay must be on the lot by 5:00 pm the Friday prior to the auction. Loader tractor will be onsite 1 week ahead of sale and 1 week after the sale. All round bales & big square bales must be unloaded. No Saturday, Sunday or Sale Day unloading. Loader fee is $1.00 per bale. Only small square bales will be sold on trailers or wagons but must be weighed empty and full. There will be no exceptions.contact Don at 507743-2250 or Gehling Auction at 800-770-0347. 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.

ONLINE AUCTIONS 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

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136 St. Anthony Street P.O. Box 496 Preston, MN 55965

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LIKE NEW - ONE LEVEL TOWNHOME!

1984 TOTALLY UPDATED HOME

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

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 baths • 0.33 Acre • Private backyard • Brand new kitchen • Remodeled baths • New flooring • Fireplace • Vinyl windows • Upgraded Appliances • Steel siding • Deck • Storage shed • Close to School HOBBY FARM WITH FENCED PASTURE

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.

14.7 ACRES

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

• 2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car garage • 1510 sq. ft. • Open layout • 9’ Ceilings • Paneled doors • Gas fireplace • Private covered patio • No steps • No lawn mowing or snow removal

#4057374

35710 290TH ST, LANESBORO

• 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

$204,900 • 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Blacktop Road. • Remodeled with tons of improvements • Barn w/lean too • 2-Garages • Workshop • Fenced pasture • Spring fed creek • New septic

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$349,900 31310 GAELIC ROAD, LANESBORO #4058134

385 HARRISON ST, LEWISTON

#4057271

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

• 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

8.53 ACRES

14625 COUNTY RD 142 SE, DOVER

#4057791

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

RENOVATED 1915 CRAFTSMAN STYLE HOME

#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

313 FILLMORE ST W, PRESTON

TOWNHOME LOTS

$319,900 #4052958

SOLD 10512 55TH ST SE, EYOTA

• 3 Bedrooms SO • HobbyLD Farm • Attached garage

18379 COUNTY 102, CHATFIELD

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

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#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

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.

• 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’)

$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

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$147,500

$62,900 508 JEREMIAH ST SE, PRESTON

NEW PRICE

$99,900

$159,900 340 HWY 52 N, FOUNTAIN

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UPDATES GALORE IN THIS STUNNING COUNTRY RETREAT!

CHARACTER GALORE

#4049684

NEW PRICE

77 ACRE FARM

$189,900

WONDERFUL HORSE SET-UP 11 ACRES

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16268 COUNTY 2, CHATFIELD

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$64,900 515 1ST AVE SW, HARMONY

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• 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

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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Fillmore County Weather Forecast December 1

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Pre-order WraP sale! From now until december 31, we will be offering a HuGe sale on cover edge and edge to edge wrap if you pre-order and pre-pay.

“A sunny day to haul corn” by Marvin Gingerich Lanesboro, MN, • Age 7 All children 13 and under are welcome to submit Weather Art. Send your picture to Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or email it to: ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com or drop it off at the Fillmore County Journal, 136 St. Anthony St., Preston, MN Be sure to include Child’s First and Last Name, Age, Town and Title of Art Work.

Preston equiPment Jct. 52 & 16, Preston, mn Ph: 507-765-3803

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combiNes Cover edge will be $285 until december 31, with a $25 rebate on your 1st roll and $10 rebate for each additional roll you purchase. regular in-season price will be $320, so if you get in on the pre-order sale, you will be saving a ton!

• ‘11 9670 STS 792 hrs. • ‘10 9670 STS 9670 680 hrs. • ‘09 9670 STS 1200 hrs. • ‘00 9550 W 1300 sep./2000 engine hrs., Cout. Mast • ‘98 9510 • ‘96 9500 Duals

corN heads edge to edge will be $296 when you pre-order with a $20 rebate on your 1st roll and $7 on each additional roll. regular in-season price will be $330, that’s quite a deal!

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this year we are doing something we have never done before. if you order in the pre-order wrap sale, you will be able to put it on your farm plan account with no interest and no payments for up to 180 days! if you decide not to put it on your farm plan, we will still be accepting cash and checks. You will not be able to charge this to your Preston equipment account. Payments must be paid by december 31 to get the pre-order sale prices. no discounts can be given after december 31.

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Monday, Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve - Closing at Noon Dennis Overland (this includes the drive up) Monday, Dec. 31 - New Year’s Eve - Closing at 3 pm (this includes the drive up) Insurance Agency, Inc. 40 rooms/suites, indoor pool & spa, continental (this up) Tuesday, Jan. 1 - New Year’s Day - Closed Tuesday, Dec. 25 -includes Christmasthe Daydrive - Closed 313 S. Elm St., Suite 2, Rushford, MN breakfast served daily, conference space available. 507.864.2557 • 888-378-2896 Monday, 31Year’s - New Year’s - Closing at 3 pm Tuesday, 507-765-2533 Jan. 1 - Dec. New Day• www.countrytrailsinn.com -Eve Closed (this includes the drive up) Tuesday, Jan. 1 - New Year’s Day - Closed

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The Six Amendments

By Yvonne Nyenhuis In 1787, 55 delegates from 13 states gathered in Philadelphia and framed what became the Constitution of the United States. When the Constitution was written, compromises were made that were certain to require change in the future. Slaves were included in the population count although they were not permitted to vote. Thomas Yvonne Jefferson benNyenhuis efitted by this bonus, winning the Presidency over John Adams by eight votes in the electoral college. Recently John Paul Stevens, former justice of the Supreme Court, has written a book, Six Amendments, how and why we should change the Constitution. The Constitution was not a revelation from God. It is a body of laws written by men and meant to be amended to meet the needs of a changing society. He asks us to consider six changes which would update these laws to better serve our current needs. Prevalent in our politics is an ongoing discussion between state rights and the power of the Federal Government. Justice Stevens first addresses the “anti-commandeering rule”, which prohibits Congress from requiring state officials to perform federal duties. He is concerned that this prevents the Federal Government from utilizing state resources in response to national catastrophes or acts of terrorism. One example of how this weakens our national security – the Supreme Court ruled in 1997 that the Federal Government cannot force state officials to participate in the federal back-

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ground system for prospective gun purchases. As the result, there are serious gaps in the data-base when it comes to investigating terrorist attacks and mass murder. The next issue Justice Stevens takes up is “gerrymandering”. In 1811 a governor, Elbridge Gerry, redrew the boundaries of thirty senatorial districts in Massachusetts, packing enough Federalists into an area to give Republicans a comfortable majority. The shapes of the districts were not compact. Newsmen noted the shapes resembled a salamander and coined the phrase “gerrymandering”. The minority party becomes less competitive, which prompts parties to become more extreme and unwilling to compromise. The third issue he takes on – “campaign finance”. In 1907, Congress passed a statute banning all corporate contributions to political candidates. The danger of unrestricted “big money” was seen to impair the process by making successful candidates more beholden to corporations than to the voters who elected them! In 2010 this ruling was overturned by the Supreme court, which decided that corporations are “people” and that they are entitled to “free speech”. Under the First Amendment the Supreme Court ruled the government couldn’t restrict independent political expenditures by a “non-profit” organization. This ruling has since been extended to include “for-profit” corporations, labor unions and other associations. Justice Stevens is not a fan of “citizen’s united”. The next issue - “sovereign immunity” – state officials could not rely on sovereign immunity to defend conduct that violated the Federal Constitution. Justice Stevens suggested clarification – “Neither the Tenth Amendment, the Eleventh

Amendment , nor any other provision of this Constitution, shall be construed to provide any state, state agency, or state officer with an immunity from liability for violating any act of Congress, or any provision of this Constitution.” This law appears to include lawsuits concerning “eminent domain”. Property owned by General Lee was confiscated by the Federal Government after the Civil War. We are familiar with the part that became Arlington National Cemetery. Presently the “XL pipeline” controversy is tied into the question of whether a private corporation has the right to obfuscate land belonging to farmers in Nebraska. The right of eminent domain is further in question because, not only will this land be taken over for a private enterprise, but it will be for use of a Canadian company, not an American company. Next, the “death penalty” – the Fifth Amendment policy is determined by states. Minnesota does not permit capital punishment. In 1989, when DNA testing became available, the disturbing conclusion was confirmed that a number of defendants were innocent of the crimes for which they were convicted. The state of Michigan rejected the death penalty as early as 1846. Evidence surfaced that supported the fact that two men put to death by hanging were innocent of the charges, which convinced the Michigan legislature that criminal system is not infallible. Since then the opinion has evolved that the death penalty is not a deterrent and that imprisonment without possibility of parole will sufficiently protect the public. Justice Stevens feels we should eliminate the risk imposed by an imperfect justice system. He suggests adding five words to the Eighth Amendment, which prohibits states as well as the Federal Government from imposing cruel and unusual punishment. He would include the

words, “such as the death penalty”. While there are those who are guilty of heinous acts beyond description and don’t deserve to live, I have also decided we should abolish capital punishment. If murder is wrong, should we take it upon ourselves to murder those under our care? Also, what does it do to us who administer the lethal injection? The person who delivers the death penalty must be haunted by the experience and diminished as a human being. The final amendment Justice Stevens presents – the “Second Amendment”. There was a concern that a national army might pose a threat to states, which prompted the adoption of the Second Amendment, which states that citizens have the right to keep and bear arms “when serving in a state militia”. It does not prohibit state or local governments from regulating the ownership or use of firearms. According to this book, 39,000 people die each year in the United States in firearm related incidents. In the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School and the tragic multiple killings in Virginia, Colorado, and Arizona, some legislators advocate more control over the sale of assault weapons and more complete background checks on purchasers of firearms. There is vigorous opposition mounted by the National Rifle Association, who claims that regulations of the use of firearms severely curtails Americans’ Second Amendment rights. The Second Amendment was introduced in 1792. There needs to be a debate in our country about making gun laws relevant to our current needs. In writing this, I have made an effort to understand the laws that shape our lives and how we can move forward into the future.

Government this week • Monday, December 1, Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Monday, December 1, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Tuesday, December 2, Fillmore County Commissioners, Fillmore County Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Tuesday, December 2, Houston School Board, 5:30 p.m. • Tuesday, December 2, Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. • Tuesday, December 2, Rushford Village City Council, Community Center, 7 p.m. • Thursday, December 4, Fountain City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m. • Monday, December 8, Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m. • Monday, December 8, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Monday, December 8, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, December 8, Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Monday, December 8, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. •Monday, December 8, Houston City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Schedule subject to change.

When you buy from a mom or pop business, you are not helping a ceo buy a third vacation home. you are helping a little girl get dance lessons, a little boy get his team jersey, a mom or dad put food on the table, a family pay a mortgage, or a student pay for college. our customers are our shareholders and they are the ones We strive to make happy. thank you for supporting small businesses! FILLMORE COUNTY 2015 COMMITTEE VACANCIES: Community Health Services Advisory Committee Community Corrections Task Force (3-2 yr. terms) Economic Dev. Authority Board, Ex-Officio (6 year term) Economic Dev. Authority Board, Ex-Officio (6 year term) Economic Dev. Authority Board, Ex-Officio (6 year term) Extension (3 yr. term) Extension (3 yr. term) Southeast Libraries Cooperating Board (local Board members) Water Plan Citizens’ Advisory Committee (3 yr. term) Zumbro Valley Mental Health (3 yr. term) Zumbro Valley Mental Health (3 yr. term)

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For more information, please contact Bobbie Vickerman, Coordinator-retiring, at 507-765-4566. It would be helpful if you could respond by December 31, 2014. The Board thanks you for your consideration.

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C ommentary Thanks and giving By Tim Penny This time of year, there is one thing on many of our minds: food. Here at Southern Mi n n e s o t a Initiative Foundation (SMIF), we are especially interested in food, as we Tim Penny just wrapped up the first annual FEAST Festival and Tradeshow in Rochester in early November. This event was the region’s largest local foods showcase of its kind, and we’re proud of the success in its very first year. Approximately 2,000 people attended the event, between Sunday’s Festival and Monday’s Tradeshow for buyers and sellers. What this confirms is something we at SMIF already know: local food is vitally important to our region-with huge potential for future growth. In the last few years there has been growing consumer interest in where our food is grown. We have seen it in the marketing campaigns of “Minnesota Grown” or “Minnesota Made”; increasing farm-to-table efforts at restaurants, local schools, and colleges in our region, as well as increasing participation in farmer’s markets, community garden

memberships, and food co-ops. This industry has always been an economic driver for our region, and SMIF plans to expand support of these entrepreneurs and their endeavors. While food is part of our Thanksgiving celebration, we also take time to reflect on the things for which we are thankful. As we count our own blessings, many of us are also inspired to give and share with others. At SMIF, we are thankful to our many donors-and it is through their generosity that we are able to give back to the communities we serve. In mid-November, our Foundation and thousands of other nonprofits across Minnesota participated in Give to the Max Day-a special day for Minnesotans to come together to raise millions of dollars for nonprofits in a 24-hour timeframe. By engaging as many donors as possible to give to their favorite Minnesota charities in one day, Give to the Max Day showcases Minnesota’s unparalleled generosity. Four of the 24 Community Foundation’s which are affiliated with SMIF challenged each other to raise the most money for their foundation on Give to the Max Day. Friendly rivals, Spring Valley Area Community Foundation and Preston Community

Notice of filiNg Dates for fillmore couNty commissioNer District 1 to fulfill uNexpireD term of office Filing will be open at the Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office for the following FILLMORE COUNTY SPECIAL ELECTION from 8:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 25th, 2014 thru 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 9th, 2014. Candidates who will be absent from the state during the filing period may arrange to file, in person, prior to departure. (Note: Filing office will be closed November 27th & 28th, 2014, in observance of Thanksgiving Day.) Affidavits of candidacy may be picked up at the County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office, Fillmore County Courthouse, at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN. The filing fee for Fillmore County Commissioner is $50.00. 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. Candidates for this office must be eligible to vote in Minnesota, at least age 21 on assuming office, and a resident of Commissioner District 1. The successful candidate shall fulfill the current unexpired term, which ends the first Monday of January 2017. The Primary Election, if necessary, will be held on Tuesday January 27th, 2015 and the General Election will be held on Tuesday, March 31st, 2015.

NOTICE TO PUBLISHERS Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 o’clock A.M. Monday, January 5th, 2015 by the County Auditor-Treasurer of Fillmore County, Preston, Minnesota, on behalf of the Fillmore County Board of Commissioners for the following County Printing for the year 2015: OFFICIAL PAPER PUBLICATION OF 2014 FINANCIAL STATEMENT PUBLICATION OF 2015 DELINQUENT TAX LIST The right is reserved to reject any or all bids and to waive any defects. Dated at Preston, Minnesota this 28th day of October 2014

Shirl L. Boelter Fillmore County Auditor-Treasurer Preston, Minnesota 507-765-2666

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Foundation, had a rematch of last year’s challenge, as did Rushford Community Foundation and Harmony Area Community Foundation. Scholastic Books and Miken Sports generously donated a variety of children’s books and sports equipment to the winning communities. Altogether, these four community foundations raised a total of $26,570 on Give to the Max Day! It was an impressive day of fundraising for all who participated, and we were excited to watch the competitions as communities rallied around their local foundations. This year, the winners of the two challenges are Preston with a total of $12,965 and Rushford with a total of $3,105. Ultimately, however, all four communities are winners, as they significantly increased their financial resources to support their respective communities. As this year is wrapping up and you spend time reflecting on what you are thankful for, we hope you’ll consider a year-end gift to a worthwhile organization. We know SMIF is only one of many organizations working to improve the economic prosperity and community vitality of our region. Whether by supporting SMIF or other worthy groups, it is our hope that you choose to get involved locally and support efforts that positively impact your community now and into the future. If you would like learn more about how your dollars support SMIF’s work locally, please feel free to contact me at timp@ smifoundation.org, or visit our website at www.smifoundation. org and click on Donate.

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Fillmore Central students prepare for college winters coming says: Tell Fillmore central in harmony that it is against the law to push there snow into the street! They have been doing it for years! The janitor does it! KingslandGrad95 says: Hey winters coming, why don’t you take your concerns to that of the Harmony City Council or something more important than just ranting in the FC Journal. doc says: Is it illegal to push THEIR snow into the street though?

Olmsted Medical Center hosting women’s health pavilion open house doc says: I’m surprised conservatives aren’t picketing there for their war on women. FountainFarmer says: Doc, Why do people like you have to turn stories that don’t have mention of politics have to make it political by a comment like that?

There’s a new Sheriff in town Tom Kaase says: First of all, thank you again to Editor Jason Sethre for allowing people to express themselves in this forum. Interesting to see that they continue on this article way back to July. First addressing the Concerned Voter comments in regards to my time as a Kingsland School Board Member. Unfortunately you are misinformed on a couple of points. If you would care to check back in the records or minutes, there were times in which I cast a vote different from other school members, for and against. In regards to the status of the school upon the departure of myself, again you are misinformed. The state of the school was operating in the black, we had a new building project completed, and the tax dollars our citizens were paying were lower than surrounding school districts. It’s unfortunate that in your attempt to lash out at me that it’s also a slap in the face of School Board members Deb Dahl, Mitch Lentz, Mike Zimmer, Jane Baker, Bob Grabau and all the other hard working school employees and community volunteers who were devoted to the Kingsland School District. Next addressing the comments from Huh!!! in regards to my son Kaine. Before getting hired by Fillmore County as a part-time employee he had applied on a previous occasion, and was not hired. Unfortunately, in my belief, he was probably passed over and not given an opportunity partly due to that he is my son and the fear that it may look like favoritism or preferential treatment. Qualified, Qualifications? He excelled in his law enforcement training at RCTC to the point that instructors that worked at both Rochester PD and Olmsted County Sheriff ’s Department, and other departments hoped that he would apply and someday work for their departments. When he became a Fillmore County Deputy, because of his hard work ethic and ability, he has earned the respect of numerous deputies and city officers. My son will be starting with the Duluth Police Department soon, which by the way has a very competitive hiring process and after screening hundreds, yes hundreds of applicants, he is one of the group of six to be hired first. As far as your comments and concerns about the law suit and the pay cut you believe I would be taking, again you’re unfortunately misinformed.

Depredation tags Frank Wright says: Does the author of this article realize it is not April 1st?

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, December 1, 2014

Journal Writing Project:

Remembering those lost By Stephanie Phillips Everything changed for the families of 26 people on December 14, 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut. Early in the morning while Sandy Hook Elementary School was in session, a 20 year old Stephanie man named Phillips Adam Lanza, shot his way into the school. The police believe that he shot his mother, Nancy Lanza, before showing up at the school. He carried an assault rifle and two pistols. The first shots were heard around 9:30 a.m. All the teachers started moving children into classrooms, closets, or any place where they believed they would be hidden from the shooter after hearing the announcement that there was a shooter in the building. Adam Lanza moved towards the kindergarten and first grade rooms. In one classroom, Lanza shot all fourteen students as well as the substitute teacher, Lauren Rousseau. While in Victoria Soto’s room with all of her first graders, he shot her

as well as six of the students. Around the time of the first shooting somebody that was in the school called the police to report it. Once the police put out a broadcast about the gunman inside Sandy Hook Elementary School, an officer arrived two minutes and forty-one seconds later. Throughout the whole time that the police were in the building, there was not one shot that was fired by any police officer. Law enforcement found Lanza in a classroom. As they began to approach, Lanza took out one of his handguns and shot himself. After everything was done it was discovered that 20 children between the ages of six and seven were shot, as well as six adults. Word got out about the shooting, which worried many parents about whether it was their child that was one of the students shot. The police ended up sending all the surviving students to the firehouse to get checked out and wait for their parents. Although, people stayed at the firehouse to be with the families of the fallen. In remembrance of the people who were killed in Sandy Hook Elementary School on that December day, Awareness

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week.

Depot is selling ribbons, magnets, and other figurines. All the proceeds collected are being donated to the PTA of Sandy Hook Elementary School. A former student of Sandy Hook named Ashley Petersen is starting a remembrance for those lost the day of the shooting. This is called 26 Days of Kindness. People are asked to perform at least one charitable act in remembrance for one of the people lost. This started November 18. Each day they are remembering a different individual lost. If you are wanting to read more about this go to her 26 Days of Kindness page on Facebook. Each day she will be telling about one more individual that was shot. Show your support for those that lost their lives by doing something nice for somebody. Or, go out and by a memento of that day two years ago that people died too young. Those children were innocent and did not deserve to have their lives taken away from them so soon. Just remember that you never know when it will be somebody’s time to go. So make sure you live life to the fullest, and have no regrets. Stephanie Phillips is a student at Mabel-Canton High School. She is one of five area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its sixteenth year.

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given to those legal dependents age 26 or below who are covered on the EMT’s health insurance but may not reside in the same household’; we just needed clarification on that.” The council unanimously voted to approve the revision as submitted. In department head reports, Chad Hindt (streets department ) commented on snow removal, stating, “We went through with the new street sweeper, and it’s worked exceptionally well.” Angie Jarrett (ambulance) reported, “I’ve implemented new billing coding charges, and I’ve got updated patient care guidelines that our crew will receive in December.” Tim Rasmussen (police) submitted a written report, and had no additional comments. Troy Lange (fire department) told the council, “It’s been a pretty quiet month; we had a couple of calls. On the FEMA grant that was applied for last year, we did not get the air pack part of it, but we got the other part, for $15,000. We’ll reapply next year for the rest of it. And we have four applications to consider for hiring.” Deb Zimmer announced upcoming meetings, including a Truth in Taxation meeting that will include levy and budget information. She also said

the council will have just one regular meeting in December (on December 8, at 6 p.m.) and then a brief special meeting on December 23 at 12:15 p.m. just to consider approval of final 2014 Accounts Payable. With no other business, the meeting was adjourned about 6:10 p.m.

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Real Bites Time to grill? While I usually write about a restaurant in our area, this special holiday edition of Real Bites takes us on the road to rural Spring Valley. There’s an awesome place out in the country where you can find an excellent cut of meat presented by a helpful, friendly team of meat cutters. Surely, you’ve heard of Ody’s Country Meats & Catering. Cody Koebke, the young man who took over Buster’s Country Meats, over three years ago, has continually expanded the business and staff to provide a wide variety of products and services.

By Jason Sethre

While most of you may be thinking it is odd that I would reference a place where you buy the meat and have to cook it yourself, I have to say that I am one of those die-hard people who grills out all winter long. Come on. There have to be some other manly characters in this county who bask in the glory of the grill even when we experience subzero temperatures mixed with a beard chilling wind. I know I’m not alone. For those of you who like to keep the hot coals glowing all throughout the non-construction season (a.k.a. winter), I’d

Two porterhouse, two rib eyes, and two skinless, boneless halves of chicken from Ody’s Country Meats & Catering, grilled to perfection at the Sethre household in Fountain. Photo by Jason Sethre

Reservations Recommended

Christ Lutheran Church Preston, MN

Sunday, December 7, 2014 Menu: Lutefisk with drawn butter, mashed potatoes, meatballs and gravy, orange glazed carrots, coleslaw, cranberry relish, lefse, flatbread, rolls, sweet soup, rommegrot, strull, rosettes, sandbakkels, Christmas Cookies, coffee & milk.

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Tickets may be purchased at church office 8:30am thru 4:00pm, Monday-Thursday or by mail. Send your check to the church. Your tickets will be held for pickup on day of dinner or send a self-addressed stamped envelope with check and tickets will be mailed to you. (You may wish to indicate a 2nd choice for time.) If there are any unsold tickets, they may be purchased at the door, however you may want to call the church to find out what is available. Handicap entrance is on lower level, north side of church. For Further Info: Call the church office at 507-765-2161 or 765-2432 • Mail checks to: Christ Lutheran, PO Box 526, Preston, MN 55965

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Monday, December 1, 2014 highly recommend stopping by Ody’s Country Meats & Catering. He has a wide variety of everything. Whether you’re looking for cheese, fish, beef, chicken or pork, he has everything a cheeseloving carnivore could ever hope for in life. On the eve of November 22, 2014, after my father and I took our chainsaws and cut up two bundles of slab wood we purchased from Root River Hardwoods in Preston, I threw some meat on the grill. There were two ginormous porterhouse steaks hanging out with two juicy rib eye steaks, sharing grill space with two halves of chicken. It was a gathering of meats, with the red out numbering the white. All were seasoned to perfection, compliments of Ody’s Country Meats & Catering. We didn’t add anything. And, when served to my family, all I heard was silence at the dining room table. That’s a good sign. I’m sure many families can relate to the silence that ensues when families begin to feast. Thanks to Cody and his staff for providing an inspiration for this article. While I’m no chef, a good cut of meat is really hard to mess up on the grill. Even I can look like a pro!

2014 WAHS Christmas tours and concert The Wykoff Area Historical Society will celebrate the season with Christmas Home Tours and a Christmas Concert at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wykoff. On Saturday, December 6, Christmas Home Tours will feature area Wykoff homes beautifully decorated for the Christmas season, including the Historic Wykoff Jail Haus. Tours will run from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets ($7) with directions may be purchased ahead at The Bank Gift Haus, and will be available for purchase on the day of the tour at Ed’s Museum from 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.

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On Sunday, December 7, the 26th Annual Christmas Concert, entitled “Night of Wonder”, will begin at 7 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wykoff. Music director, Mr. Elliott Grandall, has put together a wonderful array of Christmas music, including performances by Laurie Helmers, Ed Dahl, Karen & Elliott Grandall, and the Bluff Valley Singers. Light refreshments to follow concert. Free-will offerings graciously accepted. Supplemental funds may be provided by West Fillmore Thrivent Branch #31189.

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Friday, December 12 • 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Merchants Bank-Lanesboro & Rushford As a part of Christmas in Fillmore County, toy donations can be brought to Merchants Bank-Lanesboro anytime through December 12. Please bring food or cash donations into our lobby or to the Holiday Parade of Lights on December 13 in Rushford to support the SEMCAC Food Shelf.

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