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Monday, December 15, 2014

Volume 30 Issue 13

Small box vs. small business

Mabel’s new squad car

Happenings in Henrytown

Rushford’s rate change

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Canton • Chatfield • Fountain • Harmony • Houston • Lanesboro • Mabel • Ostrander • Peterson • Preston • Rushford • Rushford Village • Spring Valley • Whalan • Wykoff

Production brewery approved by Fountain city council By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The team from F & M Community Bank that have taken over leadership of Fillmore County’s Red Kettle Drive include L to R: Kate Serfling, Allison Whalen, and Brenda Reicks. Photo by Barb Jeffers

During its regular monthly meeting on December 4, 2014 the Fountain City Council unanimously approved a zoning permit and an off-sale brewery liquor license for a production brewery and tap room for resident Eric Luoma. This would include the sale of growlers which are 64 ounce (1/2 gallon) jugs that must be sealed. Each growler would have a deposit and could be returned to be filled. Luoma hopes to draw local residents and tourists to his brewery which in turn would bring visitors to other local businesses. With the city council approval Luoma can now seek state and federal approval. Motion approved for city attorney Scott Springer to write an ordinance setting limits on the number of liquor licenses the city will issue. The ordinance will be reviewed for approval during the January 2015 meeting. Residents Jackie Hrstka and Ron Huey who recently pur-

chased the former Willie’s Grocery and Locker building requested the billing amount for two city meters in the building be combined so they receive only one bill per month. Request approved. City engineer David Morrill and David Gartner of PeopleService, Inc. gave an update of the WWTP concerns. According to Morrill, he has received a letter from the Ashbrook Company requesting payment of funds retained by the city. In 2010, when the city was closing out the contract on the WWTP with Olympic, who was the general contractor who held the contract with Ashbrook, there was a retained amount that was due on the plant of 32,521 dollars. Those dollars at that time were taken out of Olympics contract so they could close the contract and the city retained those dollars. “The intention was that when the plant was in operation and meeting discharge standards the retained dollars would be paid,” stated Morrill.

Red Kettle leadership changes Community support By Barb Jeffers

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After 10 years of working together and thousands of dollars raised for those in need in Fillmore County, the Preston, Minn. Salvation Army “Red Kettle team” consisting of Barb Scheevel, Nancy Byrne, Sue Hovey, and Sheila Craig are passing the torch. All four women say they have enjoyed working with the Red Kettle and say that the residents of Fillmore County are very generous. In the ten years they worked as a team the total

amount raised was $26,190.05, which is impressive and shows how kind and compassionate people are in the area. Scheevel says “it wasn’t hard work” as the time slots for ringing bells filled up very quickly with those eager to help. Each year the Fillmore Central sixth grade rings bells, which has become a tradition since the team took over leadership. The Fillmore County Red Kettle Campaign coincides each year with the Holiday Open House at F & M Community Bank in Preston. This works out very well as many people stop by

for the Open House and have come to expect to hear the bells ringing as they arrive. When the bank closes for the day the red kettle moves across the street in front of Preston Foods. Each of the businesses are great and invite the bell ringers inside to warm up if they like. The women have made many memories through the Red Kettle campaign whether it is the year that school was called off because of a snowstorm and the women, along with some other brave souls, stuck it out and See RED KETTLE Page 3 

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evident on GTTM Day By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

On Thursday, November 13, Minnesotan’s again proved their generosity by giving a record $18,316,626 in the 24 hour online marathon to support non-profits and schools. This is a 7 percent increase over 2013 when $17.1 million was raised on Give to the Max (GTTM) Day. This year there was also a significant increase in organizations and donors.

GTTM Day is the statewide online giving event launched in 2009 when $14 million was raised in a 24 hour time frame. Last year the website went down for several hours, temporarily interrupting the event. This year there were fewer technical difficulties with the website. Local communities challenged each other once again, Preston vs Spring Valley and See GTTM Page 15 

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Spring Valley approves 2015 budget By Rich Wicks A regular meeting of the Spring Valley city council was held on December 8 at 6 p.m. Following the Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance, the council approved minutes of the previous meeting, and approved December preliminary accounts payable, which totaled $60,417.38. The next order of business was to open the floor for visitors, but none had signed up to speak to the council. The council then reviewed the proposed 2015 budget, and Deb

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Zimmer discussed two forms that compared 2014 budgetary numbers against those in the 2015 proposed budget. There were only a few significant expenditures changes noted, including $140,000 in the 2015 budget for purchase of an ambulance. In revenues, the 2014 tax levy was $914,632, and for 2015 it would be $970,093. The difference is due to a $30,000 increase in legal expense and a $25,000 increase in street capital maintenance. In explaining some of the 2015 proposed capital expenditures, Zimmer told of $12,000 in planned expenditures for playground equipment (the South Park orange playground) and noted, “I have a grant from SVACF for $6,000 and an application in to Fisher Foundation for $6,000.” She also described $25,000 available in the budget for squad car replacement, and stated, “We may want to wait until the new sheriff is in place to discuss the replacement and determine if additional funds are needed, in which case this may have to wait until 2016.” The Council then voted to approve the resolution certifying the 2014 final property tax levy and adopting the 2015 Budget.

Next, the council considered a resolution adjusting the pay scale for the city of Spring Valley. Zimmer stated that the form needs to be corrected to show a 3% increase, not 3.5%. The council voted to approve the proposal, with the correction mentioned. The council then considered a resolution imposing special assessments for work ordered done. Four parcels were shown on Exhibit A (three for mowing, and one for junk violation) totaling $2120. Zimmer explained, “They are for properties we mow and those we’ve done clean up. They have the option of paying it off by the end of the year, but thus far none of them have done that.” The council voted to approve the resolution. Next, Zimmer discussed suggested transfers of funds, and the council voted to approve resolutions 2014-27 and 2014-28 to commit capital revenue sources and specific revenue sources. The council then looked over the audit proposal submitted by Smith Schafer and Associates. Mayor Sturzyk stated, “I think they’ve been doing a good job for us,” and the council voted to approve the proposal as submitted.

Council member Todd Jones told of four recent applicants interviewed to become firefighters, and would like to ask the council to consider them for hiring. He said, “Everything looks good, pending background checks,” and will formally submit the names for council consideration at the next regular meeting. Zimmer then discussed calls the city has taken from residents who were unaware of changes in the schedule of garbage pickup. She explained that per contract, the only notice required is to have such changes published in the newspaper, and that has occurred, but some residents have not seen it. She said the changes have also been noted on the public access TV channel. She also noted that garbage pickups may start as early as 6 a.m., and some residents have missed their pickup because of this. She also reminded the council of upcoming meetings, including pre-audit fieldwork on December 19, the brief special council meeting on December 23, and an upcoming work session meeting to be set on January 7, if that fits for all council members. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned about 6:20 p.m.

Houston discusses townships paying their fair share By Angie Rodenburg The Houston city council held their monthly meeting on December 8. While the meeting was shorter than usual, the council was able to take care of some important matters. The council adopted the final city budget and tax levy for 2015. The total levy is for $437,126 to be payed in 2015 by Houston property taxpayers. Mayor Connie Edwards, who has served since 2003, took her oath of office at the meeting after being re-elected, along with city council members Cheryl Sanden and Kevin Knutson. Sanden has served on the council since 2005 and Knutson has served since 2010. The council also re-hired Ethan Scheck as the summer rec director with a revised job description. The contract will now begin on February 1 and end on August 31 to account for several meetings the director must attend before the summer rec program begins. The council also discussed openSee HOUSTON Page 3 

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Continued from Page 2 ing the concessions stands up to be run by one or more of the school clubs during the summer. Another parks and rec matter the council discussed was concerning townships that are not paying their fair share of the costs to run the parks and rec program. The townships that have kids that participate in Houston’s park and rec program are expected to make a donation to cover costs; however, a couple townships that send several kids every year have not been contributing. The council discussed how to best proceed in the matter and settled on sending a representative to the respective township meetings, as well as sending an invoice and letter explaining why they are receiving the invoice. The council also discussed and approved officer Darin Deveau to get certified as a building inspector for the city. It will be an addition to officer Deveau’s

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filled the time slots to ring bells, or the so-called “meetings” the four had which always happened to take place over a meal. They enjoyed ringing bells together and would spend the entire time singing, dancing, and laughing. Byrne notes “it was always fun” even though they say they may have embarrassed themselves a little but “it was for a good cause”, said Craig. “It wasn’t a hard task, it is just time to move on,” stated Byrne. Whether the work was difficult or not, these four ladies spent many hours to help those in need and always did it with a smile. Taking over the reins of the Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive in Preston will be a team of volunteers from F & M Community Bank, which includes Kate Serfling, Brenda Reicks, and Allison Whalen, who just took over in November of this year. Since the transfer of leadership was so recent, Serfling, Reicks, and Whalen are just getting their feet wet in learning their tasks. Allison Whalen stated they are thankful the previous team “knew what they were doing” as it is making the switch over run smoothly. They are also grateful for all of those in the community that volunteer their time to ring bells and those who donate. All of these women, past and present team members, stress the importance of the fact that the money given in Fillmore County stays in Fillmore County. So when you give you are helping your friends and neighbors. Salvation Army can help those in need in several areas including food, clothing, assistance with heating bills, transportation, to name a few examples of how this program helps people in Fillmore County. Last year the one day Red Kettle drive in Preston raised $4,754.85 and the new team is looking forward to another great total this year. The Fillmore County Salvation Army budget is

existing duties. This will be a cost savings for the city to have an existing employee fill this position. The council also approved the renewal of their workers’ compensation insurance that is provided by the League of Minnesota

Cities Insurance Trust. Smith, Schafer, and Associates were also approved by the council to do the 2014 financial audit. Houston city council meetings are held the second Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at Houston City Hall.

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Small box vs. small business By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal Cell: 507-251-5297 jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com Did you partake in Small Business Saturday and support your locally owned businesses while getting some great deals on gifts for Christmas? I sure hope so. You’ll see an ad that we publish in our newspaper on a regular basis, and here’s what it states: “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, Jason Sethre 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!” We publish this every week to make a statement. For many years, we’ve heard of “Big Box” stores like Best Buy, Target, Menard’s, Fleet Farm, and Walmart running small businesses into the ground. If you walk into any locally owned business in Rochester and ask them if the big box stores impact their business, I am confident you will hear a resounding “yes”. Well, in recent years, a new breed of “small box stores” have been popping up in rural areas like Preston, Spring Valley and Rushford. Preston and Rushford recently gained Family Dollar stores, and ALCO Stores Inc. has occupied a space in Spring Valley for a number of years. These small Editorial Cartoon

box stores are without a doubt competing with local merchants. Times are changing. In the wake of Chapter 11 bankruptcy, ALCO Stores Inc. is now closing 198 stores in 23 states, and 11 of those stores are located in Minnesota. While the recent announcement of the ALCO Stores Inc. closing their location in Spring Valley has created a lot of conversation and concern among some area residents, I have to ask a few critical questions. How many businesses were affected when ALCO opened their doors in Spring Valley? How many local businesses went under because they couldn’t compete on price with certain products? How many people lost jobs at other businesses that couldn’t sustain? When any new business opens and they sell similar products and services as other businesses, the consumer pie of market share is split yet again. Just because another restaurant opens in one of our towns doesn’t mean that people eat more. No, instead they eat at the new restaurant some times while also supporting the pre-existing restaurants from time to time. Consumers don’t spend more just because we’ve gained more businesses. If you ask any historian from Preston about the business climate of this area several decades ago, you’ll find that there were seven gas stations, three clothing stores, two car dealerships, and numerous other types of businesses that have evaporated from Preston’s business district. And, essentially the Economic Development Authorities of our area communities have become so desperate to attract business that they consider every new development a victory. And, that’s just not the case. So, you add a corporate owned and operated gas station based out of Iowa, and they sell pizzas. They take away business from another

Letter about... Keeping long-time, locally owned business Christmas in Christmas! that also sells pizzas and that business is already struggling. That’s To the Editor, How many people in Spring not a victory. So, you add a small box store Grove are as disappointed and that sells goods similar to the locally dismayed as I to find an “inowned gas station, hardware store, your-face” Happy Holidays sign and grocery store. That’s not a vic- planted in City Park instead of tory, either. You’ve just added more a “Merry Christmas” salutation?! For Christians, Christmas is a reliof the same. All of the money that is gener- gious Holy-Day – not a civic holiated from the small box store leaves day. We have a responsibility to the community. While the locally foster and perpetuate the spiritual owned businesses like the grocery values of our Norwegian emigrant store, gas station, and hardware ancestors who founded this comstore actually give back to the community. Or, will the powers-thatmunity with donations to 4-H, be eventually turn Spring Grove schools, and other civic organiza- into a totally secular community? Don Feder in Jewish World tions, the small box stores give Review [13-Dec-2000] expresses it nothing. They just take. The small box stores are corpo- much better than I: “How long the rations that don’t care about our holiday spirit can be maintained communities. Just as quickly as they divorced from Christmas itself is will erect a building and start selling anyone’s guess. After all, we don’t product, they will vacate the com- celebrate the Fourth of July or munity like a gypsy on the run to the Thanksgiving with presents. The next opportunity. And, while they’re joy of the season -- the exuberance, here, they won’t donate a penny to the benevolence, the optimism the school booster club, yearbook -- is a reflection of Christmas and committee, post prom party, FFA, its spiritual dimension. The Magi or anything else that a locally owner brought gifts to the babe in the small business owner will be asked to manger. The herald angels (to whom we are to harken) were the donate to on a daily basis. And, the reality is that your small bearers of glad tidings. St. Nichotown locally owned businesses actu- las -- the prototypical gift-giver ally employ more people than the -- was a 4th century bishop of Asia small box stores, because they care Minor. Even for those who don’t about providing good customer ser- celebrate it, Christmas provides vice. For the small box stores, it’s cultural coordinates. Will future a numbers game. Provide a high generations wonder whence this volume of product with the fewest ‘holiday’ came, and if it has any meaning beyond frantic shopping number of employees possible. The fact remains that when binges and garish colored lights? you support your locally owned When I was a child, the Knights businesses, you are actually sup- of Columbus put up billboards porting your local community in urging the public to ‘Keep Christ more ways than you may realize. in Christmas.’ Today, the chalWhen you spend your money in lenge is to keep Christmas in a small box store, you are sup- Christmas.” Apparently, we in Spring Grove porting the multi-million dollar salary of CEO who doesn’t care are challenged to keep Christmas about Canton, Chatfield, Fountain, in Christmas as well. Carolyn J. Storlie Harmony, Houston, Lanesboro, Spring Grove, Minn. Mabel, Ostrander, Peterson, Preston, Rushford, Rushford Village, Spring Valley, Whalan and Wykoff. Just remember this when you spend your hard-earned dollars.

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C ommentary on this score, we have friends the next time you see a news Look up, Americans, it’s not as bad as you think fect across the globe who genuinely story or commentary hyping a By Lee H. Hamilton We are one glum country. Trust in the federal government is at historic lows, according to Gallup. More than half of the respondents to an October Rasmussen poll think our best days are behind us. And just a few weeks ago, an NBC/Wall St. Lee H. Journal poll Hamilton found that the one thing Americans agree upon whatever their race or circumstances is that the system is stacked against people like them. Scratch an American, it seems, and you’ll get a litany of complaints about our representative democracy. I see this defeatism all around me. When I speak to classes of university students, I almost always

ask for a show of hands on whether these young people believe the U.S. is in decline or on the rise. Every time, the room is evenly split. That’s a lot of people who are losing faith in our system. So I have just one thing to say: Could we all take a deep breath? For one thing, we deal with our challenges from a position of strength. We have friendly neighbors to the north and south, oceans to the east and west, and a growing, relatively young population. We possess abundant natural resources, the world’s most capable military force, a nuclear arsenal second to none, and a deterrent power envied by every other country on earth. We face no existential threat from foreign powers. We can choose the role we want to play in the world. We created the major mechanisms for world stability — the United Nations, World Trade Organization, International Mon-

etary Fund, and World Bank — and we still help maintain them. We lead the way in pressing for open markets and free trade. Our fundamentals — from our military to our technology to our system of higher education — remain strong. We’re doing better economically than any other major industrialized nation, and have put more people back to work since the recovery began than the rest of the industrialized world combined. Does that sound like a once-great nation on its knees? Our people possess strengths in abundance. We have a remarkable reservoir of talent both in the workforce and, to judge by the students I encounter every day, preparing to enter it. We’re blessed with a strong entrepreneurial tradition that nurtures inventiveness and creativity, and that draws countless people from abroad eager to make something of their future. Though we’re hardly per-

Crisis facing rural ambulance services By Ryan Throckmorton What does your local ambulance service mean to your community? This question is answered many different ways depending on whether or not you Ryan have uti- Throckmorton

lized EMS services or have volunteered in your local community. In Fillmore County, ambulances respond to over 1,500 calls per year. We have been very fortunate to maintain our local volunteer ambulance services in the communities of Chatfield, Harmony, Lanesboro, Mabel, Preston, Rushford, and Spring Valley. But if we look back to 2003, Fillmore County has

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Be a Volunteer! We Need You! As an Emergency Medical Technician you will learn valuable lifesaving procedures. You will practice and learn these skills with other volunteers just like you. You will feel a pride in knowing that you were there to make a difference in someone’s life. For information in the Harmony Area, contact Eileen Schansberg at 507-886-8122 or any Harmony Ambulance Member. Harmony Ambulance Service 225 3rd Ave SW Harmony, MN 55939

Make a difference in your community by helping your neighbors when they need you. Become an EMT! To join the Lanesboro Ambulance Service, contact: City of Lanesboro 202 Parkway Avenue South Lanesboro, MN 55949 507-467-3722

already lost one BLS transporting ambulance service, which was not the result of not having skilled staff, but because of not having enough volunteers to maintain the service. Losing this service not only affected the residents of that community but also every ambulance service surrounding that community by adding additional calls to already strained services, which leads to the next question, will our communities be able to maintain the seven ambulance services that remain? This crisis is not a local problem; this problem is facing services throughout the state and even the nation. Ambulance services have been facing the crisis of not having enough trained volunteers for several years, which leaves our communities in jeopardy of losing their local services. Ambulance services will not survive without an increase in volunteers or a very heavy tax increase to offset the expense of staffing ambulances full time. As required by the state of Minn., each ambulance service is required to maintain scheduled staff, minimum of twopeople on-call, 24/7, 365. To meet the staffing requirements, volunteers must cover a total of 17,520 hours per ambulance service per year and a total of 122,640 hours for all seven of the ambulance services in the county. The value of a volunteer: Take a look at the value of a volunteer. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, volunteer time is valued at $24.31 per hour. This gives a minimum value of each ambulance service volunteers of $425,911 and all seven ambulance services in the county a value of $2,981,378.

admire our accomplishments. I’m not blind to our shortcomings — if you read this column regularly, you know that — or to the severe challenges we confront. But in the face of extraordinary difficulties, we adapt, persevere, and eventually emerge stronger. After decades of trying, we have begun to wean ourselves from foreign oil. Our response to the ebola crisis was initially halting and clumsy, but the federal government and the nation’s hospitals reformed their protocols remarkably quickly for a set of complex institutions. It’s taken a long time to put a coalition together to fight the Islamic State, but international coalitions are difficult to create, and by dint of hard work we’re better off now than we were a year ago. In the end, government may act slowly, and it’s often well behind where you’d wish it to be, but it does act. All these things give our society a resilience to keep in mind

pessimistic view of our future. The world around us is in turmoil, under enormous and even volcanic pressures that explode most every morning somewhere, yet we remain an island of stability. We may be disenchanted with our government, yet we’ve come out of the downturn stronger than any other country in the world — a testament not just to our private sector, but to the public policies that supported it. We have a long way to go, there’s no doubt about it. But I’m reminded of a young woman a few years ago who asked me, after a bleak speech I’d given laying out the problems of the world, “Is there any hope?” My answer now is the same as it was then: Yes, of course there is. Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

This is a general baseline value for all volunteers. This value is probably under estimated if we total wages plus benefits to find and hire a trained Emergency Medical Technician. Ambulances rely on trained volunteers. This training is generally offered at no cost, with a commitment to provide as a volunteer. The volunteers are often compensated for on-call time or a per call stipend. Other benefits include medical knowledge, working with local police, fire

departments, Mayo One and surrounding ambulance services, retirement packages offered by the services and/or the state of Minnesota. Fillmore County was also included in a three-year pilot program offered by the state of Minnesota for a $500 per year tax credit for volunteer fire and EMS personnel. Help make your ambulance service a success by becoming an EMT. Contact your local service today for more information!

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possibility of gainful employment. has refused to admit some very basic The true victims of the nanny state: Unintended any It is a practice that originated in facts; 1) Our welfare system needs a comprison when belts were confiscated from prisoners to eliminate their use plete overhaul. As a nation, we need to consequences of liberal policies as weapons or for suicide.” He went stop enabling immoral behavior that

By Jeff Erding It is an old saying often repeated by conservatives: “The policies of the Radical Left and Secular Progressives always have exactly the opposite of the originally intended effect!” Can that be true? How can actions with good and noble intentions go so consistently wrong? Some glaring reasons are apparent in the liberal decision mak- Jeff Erding ing process that severely undermine the success of their efforts. 1) An inclination to make decisions while not possessing the facts. 2) Choosing elected officials based on ideology without consideration of qualifications and accomplishments. 3) A seemingly inherent inability to accept responsibility for actions and choices. Liberals seem incapable of admitting they went down the wrong

path, which causes them to double down on errors and point fingers at others rather than acknowledge an error so it can be corrected. 4) Refusing to accept facts and instead letting emotion rule the decision making process. 5) Tending to treat the symptoms rather than analyze the true reasons for the social ills that infect our nation. What do these things have to do with the current deplorable state of affairs in America? Everything! You see, I believe that almost every single news agency and political analyst has miss-diagnosed the real reason for the current racial unrest in America. We know there is anger in the black community over recent deaths in confrontations with law enforcement, but are these recent events really at the core or do the protests and violence stem from other more deep seated resentments? Consider these facts which were gleaned from the CNN website. 1) For the last 40 years, unemployment among African Americans has been roughly double that of whites among those actively seeking work,

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currently about 14%. The real rate of joblessness is much higher. How much higher is anyone’s guess. 2) Syndicated Columnist Nicholas Kristof reported that black males aged 15 to 19 are TWENTY ONE TIMES more likely to be shot and killed by police than white men the same age. Fox News Analyst Bill O’Reilly recently reported 123 African Americans were shot dead by police in 2012, while 326 whites suffered the same fate. That is a stark contrast of numbers due to the fact O’Reilly included all age groups, but the numbers are still telling considering Blacks are a mere 14% of the population. Are African American males being targeted by law enforcement, as Al Sharpton and other race baiters contend? Of course not. But the statistics are shocking and should be of great concern to us all. 3) Please do not shoot the messenger as I am only going to quote a general statistic confirmed by each and every study ever done on the topic: Nothing raises the probability of a person being subjected to lifelong poverty and confrontations with law enforcement like being raised in a single parent home. The presence of a positive male role model in the home along with a loving mother is a vast advantage to both male and female children. So where do various races rank when it comes to illegitimate births? •Asians/ Pacific Islanders 17% •Whites 30% •American Indians/ Alaska Natives 67% •African Americans 0% The overall percentage of illegitimate births in America in 2012: a shocking 41%. Feminists are no doubt ready to tar and feather me for saying so, but this is a sad and serious problem in America. Sorry about that, but facts are facts. So why are the rates so high? Because our failed system of Aid to Dependent Children rewards a women who has more children and at the same time penalizes her if she marries a person with an income by cutting the amount of aid she qualifies for. And don’t forget the feminist movement that attempts to convince women they can do very well without men, or the anti-Christians who are doing everything possible to destroy the traditional family. These are prime examples of Liberal policy backfiring at the expense of all disadvantaged Americans. Allow me to quote CNN News weekend anchor Don Lemon, who on July 27, 2013 had this to say regarding the disintegration of the family in the Black community. Mr. Lemon, who is an articulate African American, had some very specific advice in the form of five specific actions that will have an immediate positive effect on social conditions in America. I have paraphrased Mr. Lemon’s comments to save space, but the meaning is abundantly clear. 5) “Pull up your pants. Walking around with your underwear and buttocks hanging out excludes you from

on to describe other aspects of this issue which are too graphic to quote. Look for his comments on the web. 4) “Stop using the N word. Proponents say that its use by Blacks takes away its power to subjugate; I don’t buy that. It denigrates our race and has no legitimate place in modern culture.” 3) “Respect where you live. I have lived in white communities and never saw white people throw trash or litter near their homes. I currently live in Harlem and observe adult Blacks drop their trash and litter on the street even when there is a trash receptacle only steps away.” (Here I must point out white people can be slobs and produce litter as well.) 2) “Finish school. Dropouts are lucky to make $19,000 a year. High School graduates average $28,000. A person with a college degree can expect to make an average of $52,000. You can expect to increase your lifetime income by more than a million dollars if you study and get a degree.” 1) “Avoid having children before you are married. Out of wedlock births are a huge cause of poverty for both the child and the parent.” So what is the real reason the socalled experts have ignored when they analyze the protests that often degenerate into looting and violence across America? I believe it is the terrible frustration felt by many Americans of all ethnic groups, particularly poor and Black Americans, who felt sure their lot would improve with Barack Obama in the White House. That it did not is unequivocal proof the Left

discourages faith in God and denigrates the traditional family. 2)Improvement must occur in our public school system, not just by throwing money at building new facilities, but by getting control of the classroom environment and the behavior of students. No learning can be accomplished without an orderly environment in class. School officials must be color blind in dealing with disruptive behavior, not handcuffed by jack-booted left wing lawyers from the DOJ. What qualified teacher in their right mind would want to teach in a school that is so crime ridden and crippled by violent behavior and drug use that learning cannot flourish? Our inner city schools are cess pools that make it difficult for any student, regardless of ethnic origin, to learn and prepare for a productive future. If you were a skilled teacher, would you want to work where your effectiveness is terminally crippled by the work environment? Most of us would not. 3) We should make vocational and life skills training available to high school students, not cater to one segment of our students to the exclusion of all others. A college education is not practical, necessary, or even desirable for every single student. Extremely marketable skills can be acquired without college and our system of education should acknowledge and act based on that premise. 4) The cost of a college education is increasing at a rate much faster than acceptable. Why are government officials not looking for ways See ERDING Page 7 

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to hold institutions of higher learning accountable for these out of control educational costs? A person who has the qualifications to go to college and the inclination to do so should not have to sacrifice their financial future. College costs should not be rising at two or three times the rate of inflation. 5) We must GET CONTROL OF OUR BORDERS. There are lots of good reasons to do this, and one is to make sure employment is available for our own citizens. Over a million people a year currently immigrate legally to America, and that is plenty at present. 6) THE BEST SOCIAL PROGRAM OF ALL IS A JOB. People without gainful employment are never able to experience the satisfaction of hard work rewarded with a paycheck. We should be helping the poor of other nations by sharing methods and technology that improve conditions and infrastructure in their own countries. America could take the 50 billion dollars Liberals want to spend (fruitlessly) on carbon reduction in America and build electrical power plants for every developing country in the world. Worth considering. 7) Stop the war on the Traditional Family and on Christianity. Damage done by Radical Leftists in America by their failed ideology should no longer be tolerated. The results of almost 40 years of policies dominated by Liberal thinking are very easy to see. 8) LIBERALS, STOP LYING TO AMERICAN CITIZENS. Stop trying to pretend we can help people who won’t help themselves. Stop failed policies that take from productive citizens, give to those who do nothing, and by doing so pretend we are solving the problem of poverty. Stop selling disadvantaged people on the notion that Big Government and the Nanny State are the answer; Socialism is unstainable and is doomed to failure in America, just as it has failed in every age and every nation throughout

all of history. 9) THE CONSTITUTION IS THE ANSWER, NOT THE PROBLEM. Don’t listen to the Justice Stevens “We need to change the Constitution” crowd. Their mantra is just more hot air and smoke blowing designed to bury a repeal of the second amendment beneath a pile of left wing manure, hoping citizens will be distracted enough not to notice. Once again I challenge my Liberal opponents: EXPLAIN TO THE READERS HOW DISARMING LAW-ABIDING CITIZENS WILL IMPROVE THE CONDITION OF AMERICAN CITIZENS. Denial of the right to bear arms by honest citizens has never once, in all world history, proven to be of benefit to anyone but tyrants. If you Liberals have proof to the contrary, LET’S SEE IT!! 10) WE MUST DEMAND HONESTY OF OURSELVES AND OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS. When citizens see our leaders condone lies and outright unlawful behavior by the IRS, Veterans Administration, and other federal agencies, it teaches them that lying and unlawful acts are OK. When the supreme leader of our nation constantly engages in the same behavior and gets by with it, what message does that send? I believe the violent demonstrations are symptoms of a much deeper problem than mere profiling. I think many citizens are reacting because they were promised prosperity and improved conditions based on falsehoods and recent events have created a situation that allows them to vent their frustrations, unfortunately by violent actions. There is no shortcut to fixing America. Only by following the actions detailed above can true justice and racial harmony be achieved. I wish a blessed and peaceful Christmas to all, and if you are lucky enough to be surrounded by friends and family during the holidays, please remember to thank our Creator for your good fortune. Everyone is not so lucky. God Bless! See you next year, Jeff

Still time to get your influenza vaccine “Now is a great time to get your flu vaccine...there is still time (for people) to protect themselves against influenza and you are welcome to come to Fillmore County Public Health to get vaccinated,” notes Public Health director Lantha Stevens. Influenza vaccinations are recommended for all Minnesotans over age six months, but they are especially important for young children six months to five years old, seniors, people of any age with chronic medical conditions, pregnant women, people living with or caring for those at high risk for complications from influenza, and health care workers. For those who don’t like shots, a nasal spray is also available for healthy people ages 2 through 49. The cost of the flu vaccination is $25.00 each. Adults with Medicare Part B and/or Medicare Advantage Plans and both adults and children with a Minnesota Health Care Plan can receive the flu vaccination free of charge if all health insurance cards are presented at the clinic. Call Fillmore County Public Health at (507)765-3898 for more details.

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The city has incurred approximately 20,000 dollars in costs above the original amount of 180,000, trying to get the WWTP to meet performance standards. Morrill responded to the letter he received listing the added expenses the city has incurred and proposed Ashbrook come to Fountain and fix the problems with the WWTP. There has been no response from Ashbrook to date. The nitrogen level at the WWTP on the last report was 32. “It’s got to be below 10, that’s a long way and we’re not going anywhere except for spending a lot of money on Micro C” stated Schott. Gudmundson added, “my opinion is no money, no nothing, they got to get that fixed.” The council agreed to move forward with the improvements recom-

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mended by the U of M capstone students. Approved Morrill to contact the Jasper Company to request representatives come to Fountain to look at the WWTP for their input. Consent agenda items

approved included minutes from the November 6, 2014 meeting, treasurer’s report, monthly city bills and monthly fire department bills. In city maintenance one bid from Norby Tree Service was

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. received in the amount of $1500 for removal of a tree on main street. The council tabled the issue until all bids are received. The plow truck is currently being repaired after being inoperable during the last snowfall.

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City clerk Ronda Flattum stated that Smith & Schaefer will be coming December 18 for the preliminary audit. Motion by Gudmundson, seconded by Ostby, to agree to the terms of the engagement letter from Smith & Shaefer. Motion passed. Flattum requested the council approve having an ordinance written to clarify how council members will be paid for extra meetings they attend. Approved having an ordinance written for approval at the January 2015 meeting stating each council member will be paid $75 per extra meeting, beyond regularly scheduled monthly meetings and noticed council meetings, up to 10 meetings per year, with no more than two council members attending any extra meeting unless the entire council is required to attend. The total amount owed to each council member for extra See FOUNTAIN Page 9 

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Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Treasures, 2 year term. Qualified persons interested in filing may do so with the clerk. All filings must be given to the clerk by 5:00pm, January 13, 2015. Filings may be sent to Bonnie Heidtke, 26297 County 7, Fountain, MN 55935. Filing fee is $2.00.

Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 10, 2015 will be open on December 30, 2014 to January 13, 2015. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Treasurer, 2 year term. Qualified persons interested in filing may do so with the clerk. All filings must be at the office of the clerk by 5:00pm, January 13, 2015. Filing fee is $2.00. Walter Laumb, Clerk • Norway Township

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meetings will be paid at the end of each year. Motion by Schott, seconded by Gudmundson to transfer the rental revenue from the water tower to the sewer revenue so there is not such a deficit in the sewer fund. Motion passed. Motion by Schott, seconded by Ostby, to finalize and approve the 2015 budget with a levy increase of 2 percent. Motion passed. Motion by Schott, seconded by Gudmundson to approve the 2015 fire department budget. Motion passed. Approved replacement of carpet in the city office. Police Chief Tom Mosher gave his November 2014 report. November 5 - contacted a resident who had been sent a letter due to lawn not being mowed. The lawn was mowed shortly after. November 6 - responded to a domestic dispute involving three adults and children.November 10 - collected two checks from a closed account that had been written to a local business. Upon investigation, Chief Mosher found this person had written several other checks in the county. The amount was aggregated and with the amount reaching above $500 at this time the person could be charged with a gross misdemeanor. Three snow ordinance warn-

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ing reminders have been put out for cars parking on the street. November 13 - had request to meet with an individual to stand by at a residence while he cleaned out some of his personal belongings. November 24 - report of some criminal damage and a theft at a business and spoke to possible suspects. Elliot Riggott, who owns the Bent Wrench with his wife, Suzy, attended the council meeting to voice their concerns, along with their business neighbors, about the condition of main street following snowfall. Riggott asked if the city could plow main street as they would like to see the street cleared from curb to curb instead of a car width or more being left snow-covered on each side of the street. A discussion was held as to whether the responsibility lies with Fillmore County or city maintenance as it is a county road. Riggott responded that the address of their business is 98 Main Street not a county road address and the businesses pay taxes just as residents do. The problem seems to be that by the time the county plow comes through town in the morning there are already cars parked on main street. The council will look into a solution to the problem. Meeting adjourned.

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12, 2015 at 5 p.m. Whalan council approves 2015 January In other Whalan news: The annual “Cookie Walk & tax levy at December 8 Meeting Chili & Soup Feed” will take

By Steve Harris The Whalan city council voted at its December 8, 2014 meeting to approve the town’s 2015 tax levy increase at 2 percent, as previously discussed at its October council meeting. By law, that proposed tax could have been adjusted downward by the council, but not raised. It was decided to keep the tax levy increase at the already discussed 2%. There was minor discussion about increases in some budget items, notably the rising fire department costs, but the rate increase was approved unanimously. “We work hard to keep expenses down pretty well,” said Whalan mayor Larry Johnson during the tax rate discussion. “And hopefully we will see some decreases in our projected fuel costs given that prices for propane have come down in recent months. “ Mayor Johnson noted that the next in a series of meetings to discuss the Lanesboro fire department costs with the township boards will be held on February 9, 2015.

In other Whalan city council business: •The council was informed that the brush pile by the old bridge needs to be burned. The Fillmore County sheriff’s department will be notified before that is done. Given favorable weather conditions and the moisture level of the wood and brush, that burn could take place within the week. •In discussions concerning the treasurer’s report and current bills, it was clarified that Norby’s Tree Service recently removed three large trees. They also completed the needed grinding of the tree stumps. The bill of $1,650 for those services was approved. •Possible changes in Whalan’s zoning limits on the height of garages will be discussed at the January 2015 zoning committee. •Repairs have been completed on the town’s emergency siren, but further testing will be planned to determine that everything is in working order. Last Wednesday’s testing of the siren raised some concerns. •The next meeting of the Whalan city council will take place at the city hall on Monday,

place this Saturday, December 13, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Whalan City Hall. A delicious array of home made cookies and other treats will be on sale just in time for Christmas and the holidays. It’s also a great time to enjoy fellowship over a meal of soup and/or chili that will also be on sale. The cost of the cookies is $5 per pound, with other specialty items priced separately. The chili/soup meal (that includes a beverage) will cost $6. “We’re anticipating another great event this year,” said Wes Harding, one of the organizers of the “Cookie Walk” and Whalan’s representative on the Taste of the Trail committee. “Last year we sold approximately 125 dozen cookies. We served more than 60 meals. We’ve added soup to our menu this year, so it should be a delicious day all around. We look forward to many people enjoying the day in Whalan and going home with lots of holiday cookies to eat and share.” All proceeds from Whalan’s Cookie Walk & Chile & Soup Feed support the town’s participation and activities in the Taste of the Trail event held each fall.

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Virginia F. Milton Virginia F. Milton, 86 of Austin, Minn., died at her home on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. Virginia was born January 21, 1928 to Virgil and Jeanette (Ma xson) Dot z enrod in Preston, Minn. She graduated from Austin High School and from the Austin Virginia Junior ColMilton lege. Virginia married Dale Milton on August 28, 1948 at the First United Methodis tChurch in Austin. In 1955, Virginia began working two nights a week at Austin Bowl. As time went on, she organized bowling leagues and kept averages. She became a certified bowling instructor and taught junior bowling for 18 years. She organized and instructed the first college bowling team at Riverland. Virginia helped start the Bowling Hall of Fame to which she was inducted into in 1973. She league bowled for 61 years and she helped run the Minnesota State Bowling Tournament at Echo Lanes for two years. In 1975, Virginia began selling advertising for the Mower County Shopper. She was the

2007, Virginia worked as a real estate agent. Virginia was a charter member of Fellowship Methodist Church and later a member of First United Methodist Church. She sang in the church choir for 73 years. Virginia was known as “Karaoke Grandma” because she was a talented karaoke singer. She enjoyed bowling and loved to spend time at her cabin in Crosslake, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dale in 2002; brother, Charles Dotzenrod, friend and companion, Jim Rogers; brother-in-law, Harlan Lysne; and sister-in-law, Carol Dotzenrod. Virginia is survived by her daughter and son-in-law; Margaret and Charles Peitso, Apple Valley, Minn.; her son, David Milton, Austin, Minn.; three grandchildren: Ryan (Kristen) Christopherson, Ashley (Kyle) Cegielski, and Matthew Peitso; three great-grandchildren: Emily, Sydney and Kaylie; brother, Darrell Dotzenrod, Austin, Minn.; sister; Eileen Lysne, Austin, Minn.; sister-in-law, Marilyn Dotzenrod, Plymouth, Mass.; nieces, nephews and cousins. A funeral service were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Marilee Benson officiating. Interment took place at Oak-

Jeffery is preceded in death by grandparents, William Mears and George and Tena Buss, three uncles and one cousin. A funeral service was held at Jeffery Lee Buss Jeffery Lee Buss, 37, of 1 p.m., Thursday, December Chatfield went to live with his 11, 2014 at St. Mary’s Catholic heavenly father on Saturday Church in Chatfield with Father December 6, 2014. Jeffery was Patrick Arens officiating. Visitation was held at Riley Funeral born OctoHome from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. ber 17, 1977 with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. on in Fremont, Wednesday, December 10, 2014. Calif. to Lyle Burial was in Calvary Cemetery and Deborah in Chatfield. Visitation contin(Mears) Buss. ued on Thursday one hour prior He attended to services at church. schools in Riley Funeral Home in C h a t f i e l d Jeffery Buss Chatfield is assisting the family and graduated from Chatfield High with arrangements. Please share School in 1998. He was cur- a favorite memory and photo of rently employed at the Chatfield Jeffery, sign his online guestbook and view his video tribute at Kwik Trip. Jeffery was very active and rileyfuneralhomes.com lived his life with great enthuStacy Lynn Heusinkveld siasm. He was a loyal fan of all Stacy Lynn Heusinkveld, the Chatfield High School sports. He enjoyed spending time at age 41, of Fort Atkinson, Wisc. the pool, riding his bicycle, and passed away being member of a horseshoe on Sunday, league. Jeffery was very active in D e c e m b e r Special Olympics and earned a 7, 2014 at high school letter because of his St. Mary’s Hospital in commitment. Jeffery is loved and will be R o c h e s t e r, remembered by his parents, Lyle Minn. Stacy was & Deborah; brothers Mike Stacy in Heusinkveld (Renee) Buss and Jeremy (Rosa) born Buss; and his grandmother, Adele Milwaukee, Mears, all of Chatfield. He will Wisc. on June 10, 1973, the be missed by his nieces and daughter of Ronald and Julia and at the church for one hour before the service on Saturday morning.

and received bachelor’s degrees from Alverno College and the University of Wisc.-Whitewater. On May 18, 1996, Stacy married Jakin L. Heusinkveld in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Surviving are: husband, Jakin L. Heusinkveld, Fort Atkinson, Wisc., two Daughters, Christianna and Anja: father, Ronald Zielinski, Caledonia, Wisc., and brother, Garrett (Jill) Zielinski, Fitchburg, Wisc. Stacy was preceded in death by her mother. A Memorial Service was held Sunday, December 14, 2014, at 2 p.m. at the Valley Christian Center, 610 Territorial Road, Spring Valley, Minn. www.nitardyfuneralhome.com

Helene C. Spelhaug Helene Carrie Spelhaug, a longtime Chatfield, Minn. resident died November 28, 2014 surrounded by family. She was 93. Helene Bailey was born Dec. 28, 1920, in rural Chatf ield, Minn. to Helene C William and Spelhaug Bertha Bailey. She attended rural grade school and went on to graduate from Chatfield High School in 1939. Helene’s strong work ethic,

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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Share your thoughts at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com her value of a solid education, and her deep appreciation for family and friends were rooted in her upbringing on the family farm during the Depression. Helene attended Winona Teachers College and earned her teaching degree in 1942. She began her teaching career spending three years in rural schools in the Chatfield area prior to her two years spent at Lanesboro Elementary School. On October 11, 1948, Helene married Dwaine Spelhaug at Chatfield United Methodist Church. The couple started their life together living in several locations in Minnesota and North Dakota while Dwaine was a Bank Examiner with the FDIC. The growing family lived in Crookston, Litchfield, and St. Paul, Minn. and in Fargo, ND before returning in 1959 to Chatfield where Dwaine was employed at Root River State Bank. Helene lived in Chatfield until 2012 when she moved to Decorah, Iowa and resided at Barthell Eastern Star Home until her passing. Helene was an active member of the Chatfield community, including serving on the American Legion Auxiliary and Community Chest. She particularly enjoyed sharing her love of nature with the children she led in Boy and Girl Scout Troops and Camp Fire Girls. A longtime faithful member of the Chatfield Lutheran Church, she was a church council and Mary Deborah Circle member and a Sunday school teacher. While she enjoyed all of her church activities, she especially looked forward to her weekly quilting group. Helene’s lifelong passion was spending time in the great outdoors. She enjoyed nothing more than tending to her yard and wild flower gardens or taking her ritual morning walk. She also loved reading and generously shared this passion with her children, always taking the time to read ‘just one more chapter’. Helene was dearly loved by her family. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Ann (Vince) Arnold of Dodge Center, Jean (David) Haugo of Decorah, Iowa, Robert (Nicole) of Rochester; James (Julie) of Bettendorf, Iowa; Patrice (Bryan) Stanek of Irvine, Calif., and Sue (Rick) Poinsett of San Diego, Calif.; her grandchildren: Alan (Lisa) Arnold, Michael Arnold (Laura Severson), Andrew (Dayra) Haugo, Adam (Arielle) Haugo, Alison (Charlie) Haugo-Crooks, Andrea (Thomas Wyse) Haugo, Ashley Haugo, Carling, Kendall, and Alexandra Spelhaug, Lexi, Ryan, Ellie and Carli Spelhaug; Tyler and Lauren Stanek, Claire Helene and Ava Poinsett, and her great-grandchildren, Katie Danhof, Stella and Davis Arnold, Elena and Clara Haugo and Norah Crooks. Helene was preceded in death by her husband; two brothers, Maurice and Harold Bailey; one son, Dr. Donald Spelhaug; and one granddaughter, Jessica Arnold. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Chatfield Luther-

an Church on Sunday, December 21, at 1 p.m., with the Pastor Mark Docken officiating. Visitation is at the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at at Chatfield Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Chatfield Lutheran Church, Chatfield Public Library or Barthell Eastern Star Home in Decorah, Iowa. Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements. To share a condolance with the family please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com (507)867-4310 Arlowe Gerald Rexford Arlowe Gerald Rexford, 84, of Lanesboro, died peacefully Thursday, December 4, 2014, at Park Lane Estates in Preston. Arlowe was born March 9, 1930 to William and Alice (Johnson) Rexford in Preston. He attended school in L a n e s b or o and went Arlowe Rexford to work as a carpenter. He was part of building many homes in the Lanesboro area. Arlowe enjoyed working in his yard, sitting on the porch doing jigsaw puzzles. He also enjoyed going on long walks to enjoy nature. Arlowe is survived by his sisters, Elizabeth Hollenbeck and Nancy Olson, both of Lanesboro. Also, two nephews, one niece, and several great-nephews and nieces survive. Arlowe is preceded in death by his parents and brother-in -aw Richard Hollenbeck. A memorial service was held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro, with Rev. Kerry Eversole officiating. Visitation was at the church one hour prior to the memorial service. The committal service took place at Lanesboro Cemetery. Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at rileyfuneralhomes.com Darold Maricle Funeral services for Darold Maricle were held 1 p.m. Thursday, December 11, 2014 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn. with Rev Barb Streed off iciating. Burial will took place at Our Savior’s L u t h e r a n Darold Maricle C e m e t e r y. Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at the Hindt Funeral Home of Spring Valley, Minn. and one hour prior to the service at the church. Darold Maricle, 79, died on Sunday, December 7, 2014, at Owatonna Homestead Hospice House.

Monday, December 15, 2014 To Darold Maricle, the perfect vacation was working overtime. Darold was a hard-working person who was happiest when he was at his busiest. When he wasn’t doing road construction or snow removal for the state of Minnesota, he was tinkering with tractors, tearing apart engines, and being absolutely devoted to Helen, his wife of 57 years. Darold was born on May 16, 1935 to Joe and Ida Maricle. He was the youngest of six siblings: Bill, Evelyn, Ethelene, Winifred, and Helen. From 1954 to 1957 he served in the Army and was stationed at Camp Hanford in Washington State. One of his proudest moments was finding five children who were lost in a dense fog east of the Cascades. Throughout the years Darold remained a dedicated veteran. He served in color guards through the Dodge Center Legion, and met with army buddies for annual reunions. Darold met Helen Rodenz in their hometown of Spring Valley. They frequently went dancing at the Legion and the Pla-Mor Ballroom in Rochester. Darold loved to polka and waltz, with the Blue Skirt Waltz one of his favorite numbers. His dance card was filled with as many as 30 names, but the last dance always went to Helen. She and Darold were married at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa on September 15, 1957. They enjoyed going to flea markets, painting houses, gardening, and simply keeping company with each other. Darold was a selfless, generous soul who always put others first. Before being airlifted to St. Mary’s in July, he had never spent fewer than three days without going outdoors. Today he is in a place where the sun always shines and there are plenty of things to fix. Darold is survived by his wife, Helen, son, Mike (Susan), grandson, Wyatt all of Dodge Center, Minn., and many nieces and nephews. The family is grateful to the first responders, medical professionals and hospice staff for providing comfort and sustenance. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Ida; brother, William; sisters, Ethelyn, Evelyn, Winnie, and Helen; and step sisters, Irene and Idyell. Condolences may be left online at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com Edward Robert Fogal Edward Robert Fogal, 99 of Rushford, went to meet his Lord on Friday, December 5, 2014 at Winona Health. Ed was born March 12, 1915 in Waseca Edward Fogal to Joe and Anna (Janike) Fogal. He married Agnes Habeck on June 28, 1933. Ed began working for the railroad as a teenager where he continued to work for the next 40 years, working for the Chi-

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cago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, dancing, umpiring, making wine and collecting scrap iron. Ed was a faithful member of St. Mark Lutheran Church. He is survived by his five children, Richard (Patricia) Fogal, Jean (W. John) Peterson, Bonnie (Ronald) Brevig, Gerald (Deborah) Fogal and June (Michael) Kohnert; 11 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 19 greatgreat grandchildren; one brother, William (Irene) Fogal; two sisters, Katherine Myers and Marie Kerbo and one sister-in-law, Rosa Fogal. Ed was preceded in death by his wife, Agnes; daughter, Carol Storlie; granddaughter, Christine (Brevig) Rodgers; grandson, Jim Storlie; five brothers, James, Chris, Francis, Benjamin and John; five sisters, Rose Lehman, Anna Groskretz, Elizabeth Metsler, Stella Johnson, and June Fogal in infancy and his parents. Service of Christian Burial took place at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 13, 2014 at St. Mark Lutheran Church with the Reverend Merlin Stephan officiating. Visitation was from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will take place at Oak Grove Cemetery. Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service – Rushford is assisting the family. Please share a memory of Ed, sign his online guestbook and view his video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.

Junetta “Dolly” Fishbaugher was born in Bristol Township, Fillmore County, the daughter of Enos and Bertina (Anderson) Applen. she graduated from the eighth grade in Granger, Minn. in 1935 and from Harmony High in 1939. On August 30, 1941 she married Stanley at St. Matthew’s Lutheran church in Granger, Minn. Dolly and Stanley were long time members of the First Baptist church in Preston. Dolly loved her home on the farm in Fillmore County. Aside from being a farmer’s wife, she also worked at Farm Bureau and 21 years as a nursing assistant at the Harmony Healthcare Center. Dolly was a member of Christian Woman’s Club, which she was instrumental in establishing. Being a 24 year cancer survivor, she had been an active member of the Harmony Cancer Support group. Junetta is survived by five children: Bonnie Safe of Prior Lake, Minn., Beverly Emme of Hutchinson, Minn., Judy Tieman of Harmony, Minn., Karen (John) Babler of Mound, Minn., and Mark Fishbaugher (special friend, Pam), of Harmony, Minn.; 17 grandchildren, 23 greatgrandchildren, a daughter-in-law, Rita (Mike) Ross of Nashwauk, Minn.; three brothers, Charles Applen of Mesa Ariz., Orrin (Joy) Applen of Longmont Colo., and Allen (Vernell) Applen of Neptune Beach, Fla. She is also survived by one brother-in-law, Bob Fishbaugher of Harmony, Minn. and four sisters-in-laws, Phyllis (Gene) Hageman, MarJunetta Fishbaugher lene Fishbaugher and Kathryn Junetta “Dolly” Fishbaugher, Fishbaugher all from Harmony, 92, of Harmony, Minn. passed and Ellyn Fishbaugher of Presaway on Thursday, December ton, Minn., many nieces, neph4, 2014 at the Glencoe Regional ews, friends and special neighHealth Serbors. vices in GlenJunetta was preceded in death coe, Minn. by Stanley, her husband of 72 Funeral years; her parents; a son, Phillip; services a son-in-law, Dennis Safe, one was held on brother, Donald and one sister, Mond ay, Corrine. December 8, 2014 at Junetta 11:00 a.m. at Fishbaugher the Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony, Minn. Friends called from 2-6 p.m. on Sunday, at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony, Minn. as well as one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will take place at Greenfield Cemetery in Harmony, Minn.

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Continued from Page 12 A slate of the cigarette and liquor license renewals was presented for 2015. The slate included Highway 44 Bar & Grill, American Legion, Mabel BP, and Mabel Liquor Store. The licenses are the same as they were this past year. A motion was passed approving the cigarette and liquor licenses. City Attorney Richard Nethercutt reviewed the Minnesota Basic Code of Ordinances which the city purchased from the State of Minnesota. The council passed an ordinance to adopt the Code of Ordinances along with keeping the City of Mabel’s ordinances. The final budget was adopted as was the final levy. City maintenance director Bob

Miereau thanked the council for approving the union contracts with Local 49. It was noted that the contracts will save the city a significant amount of money on health insurance costs over the next few years. Miereau priced vinyl letters for the water tower from Kelly Printing and Signs. It was estimated that 42” lettering will cost appoximately $1600. The current lettering is 36” high and hard to read thus the desired change. Kelly will also change the font to something that is wider and easier to see from a distance. The council discussed the new lettering, but it was decided to table the decision for the time being. A motion was passed to purchase eight used streetlights from another city for $250 apiece. Five of those will be used

to replace streetlights on the highway and two will be used for the parking lot to be built for the community center. The other streetlight will be kept as a backup. The entire city of Mabel lost water pressure the day after Thanksgiving. There have been problems with the city’s wells properly communicating with each other and that has caused some issues. City clerk Robert Miereau was able to fix the problem quickly that day, but warned the council that the system will need some repairs and possible upgrades in the near future. He will have more information available at the next council meeting. The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be held January 14, 2015 at 7 p.m.

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Rushford vs Harmony. Donors can designate the charity they wish to support. The Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) supported local community efforts with some matching funds. With the Preston-Spring Valley challenge, both communities were winners with generous donations supporting their community foundations. Preston came in on top once again with a grand total of $12,965. SMIF contributed $1,045 to the total, $500 of that for having the most unique donors among the foundations. Spring Valley raised a total of $10,435, which may not have beat Preston, but did beat Spring Valley’s total raised last year, $9,995. This year the Spring Valley Foundation

received $950 from SMIF, which contributed to the total raised in the 24 hour period. Spring Valley also had $1,750 in offline donations which are not counted in the challenge. On the foundation’s Facebook page it is noted that “the real winners are the towns in southeastern Minnesota...” Mary Zimmerman, publicity chair for GTTM Day, wanted to thank everyone for their generosity. “Together we can build a stronger community.” All money raised stays local. The early childhood books from SMIF will be presented at a Kingsland/Fillmore Central varsity boys basketball game on January 8, in Spring Valley. Rushford turned the tables this year and won the challenge with Harmony. Rushford raised $3,105 and Harmony raised $2,790 on the website and an additional $1,500 in checks,

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GasBuddy update December 8, 2014 - Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota have fallen 8.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.56/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. This compares with the national average that has fallen 6.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.69/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Minnesota during the past week, prices yesterday were 46.1 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 40.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has decreased 25.4 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 57.2 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago. “The amount of green on my screen is astounding- but there’s no grinch here! We continue to see significant price drops in all 50 states - so large are the declines and so low the prices that Americans are now saving over a quarter billion dollars daily versus prices a year ago - or some 60 cents every gallon,” said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst with GasBuddy. “Sixteen states saw average gas prices drop double digits per gallon over the last week and we saw $1.99 gas prices come back for the first time since 2010 in Texas and Oklahoma.” And while many motorists are asking how long the decline and low prices will last, DeHaan noted“don’t worry- it’s not over yet.” About GasBuddy.com GasBuddy is the premiere source for real-time local gas prices. Founded in 2000, GasBuddy. com developed as an initiative to provide consumers access to local, current gas prices. Through the GasBuddy.com website and the free GasBuddy mobile app, users can find and share gas prices with fellow drivers, saving big money at the pump.

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By Sara Vettleson-Trutza Why do we as people become thoroughly enthralled in sports? This obsession has become a huge money making industry. According to Forbes(2014) the average NFL team is worth 1.43 billion. Most people don’t Sara Vettlesonthink twice Trutza about this. They love to watch their Sunday football game and so on. But where does all this money come from, and why do people enjoy watching sports so much? This is something I’ve always personally wondered. After doing a little research, I took a closer look at the Washington Redskins football team. All of the following statistics and information is from Forbes.com (2014) The owner is Daniel Synder. The team on average makes about $38 per fan paying for a ticket. You multiply that by the metro area population of 5.9 million and the number of games they have, and you are already well past the millions. Obviously not everyone living in the area will be attending the game and paying the $38. But even if only half of the population of that specific area attends a game at some point, there is still well over a million dollars being made. According to Jonah Lehrer (2014), these statistics are not even including the revenue from merchandise or the $7 million in television revenue. In an overall quick look, the sport is making about $1,150 million, the stadium makes $511 million, the market $550 million, and the merchandise $214 million. The few expenses are $118 million paying for the players.

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NFL teams around the world are becoming big business. We now can see how that happens, but my final question is why. Why do people want to spend money to watch huge sweaty guys bang heads and knock each other down? Why do crowds go crazy when a touchdown is scored on their favorite team? According to psychologist Nicholas Christenfeld (2014), humans like watching feats of physical talent, but we still want to be surprised. If we think about this, it is very true. In professional sports teams we usually do not know who is going to win. Teams trade players, coaches, and owners. All aspects of each team become quite similar. At times we do have a good idea who is going to win, but then an upset occurs! Perhaps that is the most exciting thing that can happen in a game. People streak, scream, cry, yell, sing and express many more actions at games. The most excitement usually happens at times when an amazing physical feat happens. This is the point in the game where a person can see chips being thrown across the room, or a fan in the stands jumping up and down in sheer joy for there team. Or a fan from the opposing team tossing their drink or hot dog down in frustration. Such a range of emotions all for a simple game of football. A sport most have played as a child in grade school. A sport that is now a million dollar industry. Forbes. (2014). Washington Redskins. Retrieved from http:// www.forbes.com/teams/washington-redskins/ Lehrer, J. (2014). Why watch sports. Retrieved from http://www.jonahlehrer.com / blog/2014/3/24/why-watch-sports Sara Vettleson-Trutza 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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Thank you to F&M Community Bank for sponsoring tickets to the Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro. Over 90 students attended the performance on Friday for FREE! For most, it was the first time at a professional theatre. What a wonderful experience!

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Fillmore Central 6th graders will be ringing bells for the Salvation Army Red Kettle in Preston Friday, December 19th from 11 am-2:45pm at F&M Bank and from 4-8pm at Preston Foods. Please stop by the kettle and give what you can. 100% of all the money collected stays right here locally helping out your Fillmore County neighbors.

Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership Congratulations to Megan Hendrickson and Alex Lange selected as Fillmore Central’s ExCEL Award Winners. ExCEL - Excellence in Community, Education and Leadership – is a unique recognition program designed exclusively for Minnesota high school juniors who are active in school activities, who show leadership qualities, and who work voluntarily in their community.

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Yearbook Update This year’s Falcon yearbook editors and staff are busy working on their first deadline, which will be due before Winter Break. The editors are from left to right: Cami Jones, Sammi Bakke, and Courtney Schroeder.

Photography Club Congratulations to photography club member Skyelar Veiseth who had her fall photo of a rainbow published in the Post Bulletin’s camera work segment.

This year Fillmore Central Schools prek-12th grade are having a Falcon Food Fight with our students to collect food/clothing for the Fillmore County Food Shelf. The containers of food/ clothing will be weighed at the end of the day on December 22nd and whichever grade has collected the most will enjoy a prize/ celebrations. All proceeds will go to the local food shelf to benefit local people - thank you students for your generosity!

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Fillmore Central Schools will be the recipient of some prizes as a result of the challenge between the Harmony and Rushford Community Foundations on Give to the Max Day. THe Harmony Foundation raised- $2,745.00 and the Rushford Foundation- $3,100.00. Prizes were awarded at the Fillmore Central vs. Rushford-Peterson Boys Basketball game on Tuesday, December 9th. Shown presenting and receiving the rewards of Miken bats and childrens books are Tina Peters and Blake Bigalk on behalf of the Harmony Community Foundation.

Fillmore Central students have been participating in the Hour of Code. This is a worldwide event drawing attention to Computer Science. It is being called “The largest learning event in history.” They are aiming to have 100 million students worldwide to do an Hour of Code by the end of 2014!

Give to The Max Day – Foundation Challenge Results Preston - $12,945 • Spring Valley- $10,435 Harmony - $2,745.00 • Rushford - $3,100.00

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Birth announcement Maya Marie Olson Maya Marie Olson was born November 24, 2014 to Matt and Lindsey Olson of Chatfield. Maya weighed 6 lb, 14 oz and was 19.5” long. Grandparents are Bill & Diane Wojtkiewicz of Preston, Glenda Olson of Spring Valley.

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Christmas game growing up was a self-invented and called “Count Your Presents” and hope to have more under the tree than your brothers. 6. Pray the NUP prayer every night---No Underwear Please 7. I specifically remember asking for but not getting the Barbie Dream house with Corvette, Easy-Bake Oven, a piano, and a sister. And, although I thought death was surely upon me on December 25th when they were not in my gift pile, I actually survived not getting them. And, it was nice be the only girl with three brothers. 8. Lefse on Christmas morning….with brown sugar, of course. 9. And, lastly… giving my

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Happenings in Henrytown By Winifred Eiken Josh Smith entertained Schultz family Sunday for brunch at Wings in Dorchester, Iowa in honor of his mom, Theresa Newgard’s birthday. Grandpa Gary and Gramma Pat were also guests of the family celebration. Diane Schultz (Mrs. Norman), Pleasant Grove, had knee surgery shortly before Thanksgiving and is still recuperating. While sitting in a back pew on Saturday, attending a funeral, old Win E.’s eyes spotted the most clever, humorous site she had ever laid eyes on. Near the front of the church sat an elderly gentleman, with a narrow rim of white hair on his head, that was enhanced by two eyeballs staring at you from the bald globe above the rim of hair. It’s good to know there are people in this world who have a sense of humor and try (want) to keep everyone smiling. Pat Schultz accomplished Win Eiken to the Whalan Lutheran

During the Advent and Christmas Season, festive events are planned at the historic (1856) Lenora United Methodist Church located in the small Fillmore County Village of Lenora. The wood stove with crackle with heat on winter, snowy nights and the oil lamps will glow in the windows as people come in out of the cold to worship and share in the Good News of Christmas. The worship services will lift up some favorite Christmas carols and the services will be filled with beautiful music. •December 20 at 3 p.m. service designed for children and those who do not like to drive at night. We will focus on the carol: “O Little Town of Bethlehem”. •December 21st at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. This will be a beautiful service focusing on the carol: “Silent Night” with special music performed by Tom Schramm and Carolyn Freese. •December 23 at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. a beautiful service of

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Church on Saturday afternoon to attend the funeral of Valerie Olson. The friends and family filling the church from balcony to basement attested as to how everyone loved Valerie. The chaplains from the hospice gave a lovely sermon telling of Val’s love and generosity to everyone. As Win E. sat in the church filled with all the Whalanites, she wished to announce to one and all to remember the “Whalan Good Ol’ Days” celebrated each year on the first Saturday of August. Valerie was a member of that committee for several years and was on the “Good Ol’ Days” cookbook committee as well. She has many good old recipes in the cookbooks she helped assemble and get printed for “Whalan Good Ol’ Days”. After lunch, walking to the cat to leave for home, Saturday, Pat and Win met up with Harriet Dollar for a short visit and were told her sister, Bonnie Fossum, had recently had the misfortune to fall and break her ankle. Hopefully her recovery won’t be too long... she’ll be missed at the Kwik Trip in Harmony.

Festive Christmas events planned at Historic Lenora Church Christmas music focusing on “I Wonder as I Wander” sung by Bart Seebach with special music performed by Peter and Stacie Constantian. People are invited to bring a some non-perishable food that will be given to a local food shelf and a Christmas offering will be received for the work and ministry of caring for the historic Lenora Church. Following all of the worship services, people are invited to the Lenora Fellowship House for Christmas goodies and coffee, hot apple cider and hot chocolate. The Lenora Pioneer Church Society is an official 501c3 non-profit organization and is very happy to offer these beautiful Christmas services for the community. For further information, please contact Rev. Mark Woodward at faitheyota@ embarqmail.com or John Goutcher at jiggs13@earthlink.net Everyone is always welcome at old Lenora Church all to the glory of God... Merry Christmas! www.traditionspreston.com 1-507-765-3837 E.O.E

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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Who remembers getting apples, nuts, and hard candy in a brown bag after their Sunday School Christmas program? I do and am not sure why, but my parents never seemed to be worried about me choking on the hard candy. Hmmm… During this wonderful season of lights, homemade cookies, and spending time with family, there are many other things that remind us of our childhood. Let’s see if any of you have these same memories: 1. Going to bed at 6:00 p.m. so Santa would come sooner. 2. Hearing details from a kid at school on how to unwrap a present under the tree so your parents would never know. I didn’t dare try that one. 3. Having tinsel stuck to your socks all day. 4. Getting yelled at because the Christmas baking is “not for us!” (With my mother’s sentiments ringing in my ears, I told my husband this year that our baking is just like the marine in the movie A Few Good Men… it was not to be touched!) 5. Elf on the Shelf---nope, I don’t remember that either. Our

parents a big hug and kiss after opening my presents. With both of them having passed on, this is the one memory that I treasure the most. I guess we have to grow up to know the time we had with our parents and family was the best present of all. Peace, love, and happiness to you and your family this Christmas season. Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmas-time. ~Laura Ingalls Wilder~ My mom and dad’s place of work used to sell Land O’Lakes dairy products so there was always real butter in our home. This is one of my favorite Christmas cookies….all butter baby! They are a bit tedious but sooo worth it.

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By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: I have noticed that not all passing lanes are marked as such. I’ve also noticed there are combination right turn and passing lanes. As I understand a right turn lane is not to Troy H. be used as a Christianson passing lane. In fact, passing on the right is unlawful. Are there paint markings on the road to assist in determining if a lane for passing or just for right hand turns if it is not signed? Answer: Passing lanes should be well marked and are purposely designed to be clear on their function.

are some that are combined. If it is designated as a “right turn lane”, it can’t be used for passing. Some signs are posted as “right lane must turn right”, which serves as a good reminder that passing on the right shoulder is illegal and dangerous. These are usually marked with a solid white line near the right shoulder of the road. A “bypass lane” is the only time passing on the right is allowed. Bypass lanes are usually posted with a sign and a striped white line near the right shoulder. You mentioned the combination of the two known as “bypass & turn lane”, which can be posted as that at certain intersections. They are also marked with striped white lines alongside the shoulder and should not be confused as a “bypass” only lane. Passing on the right or

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is a violation that I personally enforce on a regular basis. This is a major safety concern when people pass on the shoulder. It’s an area where I am working or another vehicle could be parked. The violator’s response after I stop them for this is usually “I would not have been able to stop so I went around them” or “I am in a hurry.” Both of these responses are why I aggressively enforce the passing on the right or shoulder. This is why motorists always need to pay attention while driving. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Trooper Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900, 48th Street NW, Rochester, MN 559015848. (Or reach him at, troy. christianson@state.mn.us)

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Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Tyler Ryan Isaacson, 25, Wykoff, Minn.; 10/20/2014, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Total Fees $115. Michael Lee Luck, 22, Lanesboro, Minn.; 10/28/2014, Speeding (55/30), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Mitchell Dwaine Meeker, 19, Rochester, Minn.; 10/21/2014, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate, Fine $50,

Total Fees $140. Jamahl Gene Southall, 44, Chatfield, Minn.; 07/11/2014, Disorderly Conduct – Brawling or Fighting, Fine $50, Total Fees $215. Local Confinement: 47 days (stay 0 days), credit for time served: 47 days. MN State Patrol – Rochester Casey May Varpness, 41, Rochester, Minn.; 10/27/2014, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

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of Preston, Minn., Peter Sparks (Bachelor of Science in Automotive Engineering Tech) of Preston, Minn; Makena Jameson (Bachelor of Science in Management) of Rushford, Minn.; Samuel Eberle (AA in Liberal Studies) of Spring Valley, Minn. • Saint Mary’s University, Winona, Minn.: Michael Bell (Bachelor of Arts) of Chatfield, Minn.

Graduations •Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minn.: Joshua LaPlante (Bachelor of Science) of Chatfield, Minn.; Corey Keene (Bachelor of Science in Rec, Parks & Leisure Services) of Preston, Minn., Jared Langseth (Masters of Science, Anthropology)

Do you remember what was happening in Fillmore County the week of December 16, 1985? Our team searched the archives to find Volume 1, Number 12 of the Fillmore County Journal, and here’s what we found.

The Chatfield Area Historical Society’s goal is to collect, preserve and display Chatfield area history. We have two museums - shown here are photos from the Veterans Memorial Museum, which displays uniforms, medals & other items from various wars. The museum is at the Chatfield Public Library, 314 Main St. (Our other museum will be highlighted at a later date.)

We are only open by appointment during the winter months. We love to share our museums no matter how large or small your group. Feel free to call Toni at 507-867-4094 or Nancy at 507-867-3756.

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5th & 6th Grade Band & Choir Band director: Mrs. Tammy Bartz Music director: Mr. Steen Munderloh

Houston Dance Coach to Receive Award Erica Upton-Wurst has been chosen by the Minnesota Coalition of Women in Athletic Leadership to receive the Breaking Barriers Award which is presented annually to individuals or organizations who have broken barriers and/or made an impact in providing athletic opportunities for girls and women in your community. She was chosen for her dedication to her sport of dance. Erica is the first coach for Houston’s dance team, which started ten years ago. She has had the opportunity to teach her athletes and fans that dedication of her sport pays off. Houston Hurricanes went to state last year for the first time in dance. Erica will receive her award on February 4 at the Minnesota History Center.

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The annual Holiday Concert will be held at Houston High School on Monday, December 15. Featured at this concert will be the High School Jazz Band, Junior High Choir and Band, and Senior High Choir and Band. The groups are led by Steven Munderloh and Paul Grupe. Some of the music featured will be: A Charlie Brown Christmas Medley, Three Minute Nutcracker, African Bell Carol, Sleigh Ride, Ode to Greensleeves and music from Polar Express. The concert begins at 7:30. Admission is $1.00 per person. December 16th – Kindergarten through 4th grade Christmas Concert @ 6:30 PM in the elementary gym. Admission $1.00. Matinee will be at 2:30 PM

Houston Hollidazzle was a HUGE success! Houston held its 2nd Annual Hollidazzle on December 6. Many families came out

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to enjoy the festivities. Over 200 ornaments were made by kids, all 300 cookies were frosted, decorated and eaten and over 400 gifts were purchased in the Elf Store, where children could buy a present for a parent for $1. Santa and Mrs. Claus were available to listen to wishes of eager children. The day ended with a parade and light-

The Houston High School juniors and seniors recently traveled to Gettysburg, PA and Washington, DC over November 29-December 5. HHS has been taking this trip every two years and the students participate in various fundraisers to help support their trip. This year the trip was also supported through community donations, as the American Legion in Houston was very helpful in supporting the trip. The students made their first stop of the trip in Chicago to visit the Willis Tower and Millennium Park, and were then on to stay the night in Ohio. The next morning they made their way to Pennsylvania to spend two days touring the town and battlefields of Gettysburg. After Gettysburg, the students continued on to Harper’s Ferry, WV to take in a wonderful day of weather and outdoor activities. Finally the group made it on to Washington, DC to tour the city over the next 3 days. They would visit numerous monuments and memorials in the Washington Mall, spend time in many amazing museums, visit Mount Vernon, participate in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery, take in an evening river cruise on the Potomac River, and visit the Capitol Building to see the U.S. Senate in session, among many other fantastic activities. HHS has worked closely with Legacy Tour and Travel out of Decorah, IA to make the tour a success. The trip was chaperoned by Lisa Daoust, Jill Diana, and Mike Diekman of Houston HS.

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Each year Houston Elementary students take part in the Lion’s International Peace Poster Contest. This year the theme for the poster was, “Peace, Love, and Understanding”. Students were instructed to create images that reflected the meaning of the theme. Mr. Gene Lundak, Lion’s Club member, collected a number of outstanding students’ art posters and presented the works for judging. Pictured are: 1st place winner Allison Papenfuss and 5M1 District Governor Jim Dunlop at an award ceremony at the Clarion Inn in Rochester, MN. Allison’s winning Peace Poster and other students with their posters

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The first week of the basketball season saw four county teams have things go as well as could be expected. Chatfield’s girls flawlessly got through a busy week. R-P’s b-ball teams, on a small scale, mimicked last season’s starts. FC’s girls walked away happy after their first two games. Lady Gophers Tested Early Chatfield’s #2 ranked girls weren’t necessarily tested by a conferencerival like #1 PEM or #7 DoverEyota to start their season. The Gophers had to play four games their first week. Brian Baum’s ladies first got all they wanted from Lake City. The Tigers led a majority of the way (34-27 at halftime) only for Chatfield to get a big Kirsten Keefe steal/lay-up and a couple The Trende key shots Report by Sydney Gould down the stretch to eke out a 58-55 win. Keefe led the way (21 pts, 11 rebs, 4 stls, Paul Trende 3 assists). The junior Gould had 14 (6 of 8 FG’s). Chatfield turned around a night later and handled Kingsland. The Knights, starting four sophomores, trailed just 30-24 at halftime. Contests a year ago were over (46-15 and 39-13). The Gophers pulled away for the 58-38 win. Senior Maddie Talamantes had a gamehigh 22 (9-15 FG’s). Keefe added 9 and 6 assists. Kingsland was led by 5’7” sophomore Kailey Link’s career-game (21 pts, 8-16 FG’s, 3-4 FT’s, 2-3 three’s, 11 rebs). Thirtytwo turnovers (21 Gophers steals) was the difference. The Knights are 0-1 in the TRC, 0-3 overall. Chatfield then stole and transitioned their way past Wabasha-Kel-

logg. W-K’s first ten possessions of each half resulted in 16 turnovers. The Gophers jumped out 39-7, scored the first 18 points of the second, to flow to a 74-39 win. Talamantes (18 pts, 8-14 FGs), Keefe (13 pts, 4 rebs, 6 assists, 6 stls), Gould (13 pts, 5 stls), and Megan LaPlante (10 pts, 6 rebs, 4 assists) hit double figures. Chatfield hit 30 of 65 FG’s (46%) while forcing 32 turnovers. The girls then powered past Lourdes. Chatfield took control midway through the first. They led by as many as 25, enroot to a not-that-close 67-55 win. The Eagles were held to one shot (or less) on 61 of 64 possessions thru about the middle 30-minutes of action. Gould’s career-best (17 pts, 6-11 FGs, 4-4 FTs) led the way. Keefe (12 pts, 8 rebs, 6 assists, 4 stls), LaPlante (12 pts on 8-10 FT’s, 7 rebs, 5 assists), and Brooke Adler (10 pts) combined for a good team effort. Chatfield made 20 of 25 FTs (80%). It’s their 28th win in 29 tries dating back to 2013. They are 2-0 in the TRC, 4-0 overall. Trojan Squads Combine for 5-0 Start R-P’s basketball squads started last year a combined 26-0. They’re 5-0 to start this year. Each squad racked up wins over La Crescent and Lanesboro. Sophomore Brianna Koop keyed the girls. The uberaggressive 5’8” forward notched a pair of rare double-doubles. Versus the Lancers, Koop had 25 points (1325 FT’s), 13 steals, and 6 rebounds. R-P trailed 29-24 at halftime only to prevail 65-58. They were 28 of 54 at the charity stripe. La Crescent was 16 of 32. Sophomore Ashley Agrimson had 15 and 7 rebounds. Savannah Skalet (10 pts, 6 stls) and Brooke Johnson (6 pts, 5 rebs, 5 assists) helped out. The Trojans then smothered Lanesboro enroot to a 48-12 win. The Burros had just one field goal per half. They attempted just five second half shots. R-P (2256) more than doubled Lanesboro’s attempts (2-22). Koop notched a first half double-double (12 pts, 13 rebs) enroot to a game-high 19

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points (14 rebs, 7 stls, 3 assists). Agrimson chipped in 14 (7-9 FG’s) with 3 blocks. The squads combined for 68 turnovers. Olivia Haug (4 pts, 7 rebs) led the Burros. The Lady Trojans start the year 2-0 (1-0 in TRC). The #2 in Class A boys, meanwhile, did their thing. La Crescent fell 70-52. Alex Vix had a game-high 16 points (7-11 FG’s). Jacob Merchlewitz added 12. Cole Kingsley ran his two-game assist total to 20 by dropping 11 dimes (9 pts, 4 stls). Lanesboro then came to town. The game was even more lopsided than the girls’ a night before. R-P ripped off an 89-31 victory. The Trojans shot 73.6% from the field (38-59). Keean Benson didn’t score, but the other 17 Trojans did. Vix (17 pts, 7-8 FG’s), Kingsley (9 pts, 4-5 FG’s), Charlie Krambeer (8 pts, 3-5 FG’s), Matt Culhane (8 pts, 4-5 FG’s), and Kyler Paulson (8 pts, 4-4 FG’s) competed for best shooting efficiency. Paulson won. Cole Schwichtenberg (9) led the Burros. The R-P boys are 3-0 (2-0 in TRC). Lanesboro is 1-1 in the SEC, 1-2 overall. Falcons GBB Starts 2-0 The Fillmore Central girl’s b-ball team picked up where it left off last year; playing good defense (at least as it comes to the end result on the scoreboard) in a couple wins. In a key early season 1A inter-conference match-up, FC held Spring Grove to 37 points in a 46-37 win. Sophomore Kendyl Bennett had a strong game, scoring 16 (6-10 FG’s, 4-4 FT’s) with 7 rebounds. No other Falcons hit double-figures though four others had five-plus points and five-plus rebounds. FC prevailed making just 1 of 12 trifectas. A night later, FC held Lewiston-Altura to 21 points in a 53-21 victory. Senior Morgan Malley hit 5 of 8 three-pointers for a game-high 20 points. Again, no other Falcon hit double figures. Sophomores Kendyl Bennett (9 pts, 8 rebs) and Kenzie Broadwater (7 pts, 4 assists, 9 stls) led FC in other categories. FC is 1-0 in the TRC, 2-0 overall.

Knight Boys Break Gopher-Skid

The past two years, Chatfield boys’ basketball has swept season series’ with rival Kingsland. The 2014-2015 Knights bucked that trend by getting an early confidenceboosting win over the Gophers. The teams played a competitive first half (five ties). Chatfield went to intermission up 30-26. The Goph’s scored on eight of their first twelve possessions (one turnover) after the break. A 13-3 run and a 43-31 lead resulted. Knight senior guard Isiah Bubany kept his squad in it (sank a trio of three’s in a three-minute span). Chatfield’s second 12-possession span resulted in eight turnovers and one point. Kingsland went on a 14-1 run to lead 51-48 with under six to go. With 1:21 left, Quinn Larson made one of two at the stripe to break a 55-all tie. Down the stretch, Larson twice and Nick Niemeyer once split free throws. Chatfield missed two freebies and three three-pointers. The Knights prevailed 59-55. Larson (22 pts, 8 rebs) and Bubany led the way (14 points, all in the second half). The See SPORTS Page 21 

Fillmore County Sports Continued from Page 20 duo scored 27 of Kingsland’s 33 second half points. For Chatfield, sophomore Parker Fossum (17 pts, 8 rebs) and senior Ethan Woltz (16 pts) led the way. The team’s top returning scorers, Christian Bance and Jacob Rindels, each were held to just six. Bance was 3-15 shooting (0-8 three’s), but added 10 rebounds, 4 assists, and 6 steals. Each team had 14 turnovers. Kingsland committed just one over the final 13-minutes. Chatfield had nine. Field goals (K 21-56, C 22-57), rebounds (K 42, C 42), and second-chance-points (K 13, K 15) were similar. Free throws (K 12-37, C 8-16) weren’t good. The teams combined for 37 offensive rebounds (Kingsland had 17 in the first half).

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GMLOKS wrestling started the season excellently, winning the eight team River Valley Badger Invite. Eleven Bulldogs placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd. The team combined for a 29-7 record. Brenn Olson (126), Parker Hale (152), Blake Olson (160), Wyatt Richardson (220), and Blake Benson (285) all took first. Richardson is ranked #2 at 195 in AA. The #3 Gopher wrestling squad got their season started by placing third (3-2) at the ultratough New Prague Duals. Three of six teams to compete were ranked. The squads boasted a combined 22 ranked wrestlers. Gopher senior 170-pounder Ethan Wright went 5-0 (two pins, two decisions, forfeit). LARP wrestling finished fifth of 12 teams at the Winona Tournament. Xavier Riser (113) was the lone Screamin’ Eagle champion. Chatfield sophomore Parker Fossum scored a career-high 21 points (9-10 FG’s) to lead the Gophers over W-K 74-43. Coranda Vickerman’s solid all-around effort (11 pts, 8 rebs, 4 assists, 3 stls) helped M-C’s girls beat LeRoy-Ostrander 48-36 for win number one. The boys beat Riceville 50-26 behind a solid all-around game from Keyser Wenthold (12 pts, 4 rebs, 4 assists, 7 stls). Lanesboro’s Zach Voeltz (16 pts), Cole Schwichtenberg (15 pts), and Liam Dorn (15 rebs) led the Burros past Schaeffer Academy 66-61 for win number won. FC’s Jordan Miller had a great line (career-high 22 pts, 7 rebs, 3 assists, 3 stls), though the Falcons fell to Lewiston-Altura 65-63.

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12-1 M-C 50, Riceville 26 (M-C: K. Wenthold 12 pts, 4 rebs, 7 stls, 4 assists; Wayne Ross 11; Donnie Lind 8 pts, 9 rebs) 12-4 LeRoy-Ostrander 36, FC 69 (FC: Kiel Larson 10; Nick Mensink 9 pts, 6 rebs, 5 stls; 13 Falcons scored) Lanesboro 66, SA 61 (L: Z. Voeltz 16 pts (4-14 three’s); C. Schwichtenberg 15 pts (4-12 three’s), 6 assists; L. Dorn 7 pts, 15 rebs; Tylar Miller 8 pts, 5 rebs, 5 assists. Teams each hit 11 three-pointers. Burros had 18 o-rebounds, five turnovers) 12-5 M-C 45, Randolph 68 (M-C: Mitch Kuhn 11 pts, 5 rebs; D. Lind 10 pts, 10 rebs; K. Wenthold 10 pts, 8 rebs, 4 stls. Threes: M-C

4-18, R 9-22. FT’s: M-C 11-25, R 5-9. Coug’s are 1-2, 2-2) Chatfield 74, W-K 43 (C: P. Fossum 21 pts (9-10 FG’s), 5 rebs, 3 assists; C. Bance 15 pts, 5 rebs, 8 assists; E. Woltz 10) Spring Grove 67, Kingsland 50 (K: J. Rindels 13 pts, 9 rebs; Q. Larson 12 pts, 9 rebs. SG: four in double figures led by Elliot Cross’ 16. Knights: 10-27 FT’s. Kingsland is 2-1 in the TRC, 2-2 overall) L-A 65, FC 63 (FC: J. Miller 22 pts, 7 rebs, 3 assists, 3 stls; Trace Tollefson 19 pts, 5 rebs; Nick Mensink 6 pts, 11 rebs. L-A: Cullin Neeck 25 pts (13-19 FT’s). FT’s: L-A 25-43, FC 18-37. Falcons led 32-23 at halftime. FC is 0-3 in TRC, 2-3 overall) 12-6 Chatfield 33, RochesterLourdes 51 (C: C. Bance 8 pts. Gophers: 11-42 FG’s, 1-14 three’s. They are 2-1, 2-3)

Girls Basketball

12-1 M-C 28, Riceville 39 (M-C: C. Vickerman 10 pts, 4 assists; Courtney Graves 8 pts, 11 rebs) 12-5 L-O 36, M-C 48 (M-C: C. Vickerman 11 pts, 8 rebs, 4 assists, 3 stls; C. Graves 10 pts, 7 rebs. Cougs are 1-0, 1-1) GM 63, Lanesboro 51 (L: Bailey Gartner 18 (6-9 FG’s); Cassidy Ruud 15; O. Haug 10; Haley Polin 3 pts, 9 rebs, 5 assists, 5 stls. GM: Jordyn Glynn 22; Rio Landers 21. Burros were within four (55-51), GM finished on 8-0 run. Lanesboro is 0-1, 0-2)

Wrestling

12-4 PEM 43, LARP 28 (Eagles led 15-6 after 126. Bulldogs led 31-18 after 170. LARP got close (31-28 after 195), only for PEM to pinout for the 43-28 victory. Each team forfeited a weight. X. Riser (113) and Cody Nahrgang (182) notched pins. Andrew Knapczyk (195) won by MD (11-2). Dominic Jenkins (120; 12-6) and Justin Grindland (145; 12-10) won decisions. LARP is 0-1)

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FCLMC 3, GMLOKS 60 (Wolves forfeited four weights. There were two double forfeits. Bulldogs Josh Graves (138), Jace Bunne (152), Parker Hale (160), Wyatt Richardson (220), and Blake Benson (285) notched pins. Blake Olson (8-3) and Sam Roe (7-1) notched decision wins. Treyten Chiglo (120) had the only Wolves win (7-1). GMLOKS is 1-0, FCLMC 0-1) 12-6 New Prague Duals (Chatfield (#3 in Class A) went 3-2. They beat #8 in Class A Sibley East (51-18), Waseca (48-24), and St. Peter (5225) while losing to Class AA Lean and Mean New Prague (42-26) and Class AA #4 Albert Lea (41-18). Sibley East (A) boasted four state ranked wrestlers, New Prague (AA) three, and Albert Lea (AA) six. E. Wright (170) was 5-0. Maleek Hussien (113), Jared Goldsmith (120), Jake Mandt (138), Hank Friederichs (152/160), and Jacob Bleess (220) each went 4-1. Goldsmith and Bleess each had a three pins. Goldsmith (#2 at 126) lost 10-5 to AL’s Garrett Aldrich (AA #1 at 113). He beat Waseca’s Cade King (AA #8 at 106) 5-4. Mandt (#8 at 132) lost to SE’s Jason Meyer (A #3 at 132) 7-2. Friederichs (#1 at 145) lost a war of attrition (1-0) to SE’s Austin Brockhoff (A #6 at 138). Bleess (#4 at 220) lost to AL’s Triston Westerlund (AA #1 at 220) 8-3. Gophers are 3-2 on the year.) Winona Invite (LARP took fifth of 12 teams. X. Riser (113) took first (3-0). Justin Mueller (126), Sam Riebel (152), and A. Knapczyk (195) took third going 2-1. C. Nahrgang (182) took fourth. Josh Doerr (120) took fifth going 3-1) River Valley Badger Invite at Springfield (GMLOKS took first of eight schools. Br. Olson (126), P. Hale (152), Bl. Olson (160), W. Richardson (220), and B. Benson (285) all took first going 2-0. J. Graves (138), J. Bunne (152), and Christopher Bain (182) took second, each going 2-1. Bunne lost to teammate Hale).

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, December 15, 2014

Peterson looks at nuisance abatement By Kirsten Zoellner The city of Peterson has spent more than a year, in some cases, trying to find a remedy to properties that are deemed in violation of the nuisance ordinance. The properties in question, 10 originally, were in violation according to the city, with either “junk” or vehicles strewn about the properties. Following letters sent by the city last June, six of the properties cleared up the problems. Four properties didn’t respond. Additional letters were mailed out to the remaining four properties in October, asking the property owners to contact the city about resolution to the matter. After no action resulting from those letters, letters were sent again by certified mail requesting the city be contacted with a timeline to remedy and a chance to come before the council regarding the issue. One property complied; another received the letter, but didn’t act. The third property never received the letter and

the fourth refused to receive it. Now, the city has approved sending certified letters to the remaining three properties in violation. If refused or unable to deliver person to person, the letters will be posted on the door, by ordinance, and will be considered received. If the property owners do not comply, the city has the authority to move forward with nuisance abatement by bringing in a third party to clear up issues. The cost for the work would be charged to the property owner. “The best case scenario is we get their attention by delivering the letter,” stated Greg Schieber of Nethercut Law Office, legal representation for the city. “Hopefully, they’ll do the right thing.” City clerk Megan Grebe noted that the nuisance ordinances are in place for the property owner and by keeping properties clear and in good order, building and personal property are protected. “There are

some ways navigate through some of this without them having to junk everything. There’s built-in flexibility,” added Schieber. The biggest point of the policy, according to mayor Jennifer Wood, is so that there is an administrative procedure that is followed for nuisance violations. This way, issues can be handled by the clerk or city attorney without having to bring them before the council, thus slowing down the timeline on the resolution process. One added issue of concern with the properties is legal and administrative fees accumulated trying to rectify the situation. Rather than place the burden of cost on taxpayers, the city council agreed it may be best to include related fees in the cost to the property owner. It was also noted that in doing so, there may be added motivation to resolve the issue. The council will look further into the option and discuss the matter at the January meeting.

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The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County In other news, the city has approved a Water Service Line Ownership Policy. As the city gears up for the County 25 project in 2015, the policy clearly defines line ownership, beginning at the curb stop, as 100 percent property owner. This brings the policy in line with the cities decision to assess 100 percent of the water line work in the project. The policy was written by Minnesota Rural Water and was passed unanimously. The 2015 budget has also been approved. A six percent increase, resulting in $76,426 in funds, will help to defray costs related to the County 25 street improvements, engineering fees, and as a measure to plan for future needs, while maintaining the auditor-recommended oneand-a-half to two years of operating costs in funds and reserves. There are projected deficits on some enterprise funds, but only the electric fund raised concern. An electric pole that snapped in 2014 was a significant cost to the city and the council is aware there are more than need attention. Grebe conducted some research on electric rates, comparing Tri-County Electric’s single phase rate to the city’s and noted that the city’s is “significantly lower.” She recommended the city look at raising the rate per kilo-

watt hour slightly to make up some deficit. The city will review this in 2015. The city hall remodel project was amended from the previously accepted quote. Originally, Atkinson Construction had quoted $25,000 for the work, which largely seeks to address Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance issues. The new quote was $5,000 more, but it was noted that only material costs had changed. $28,000 is currently in the budget for the project. Upon further review and recommendation, the city felt it was better to go with better quality products in some areas. This included aluminum entry doors instead of steel, higher grade windows, solid core interior doors instead of hollow core, midgrade cabinets for longevity, added drywall to replace paneling, and a $1,000 electrical buffer in case the city would need to upgrade circuits and see to other unexpected electrical costs. The council approved the new quote unanimously. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Wednesday, January 14. The public is encouraged to attend. Scheduled for the meeting is the swearing in of mayor-elect Tim Hallum.

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a snowmobile safety training course from a DNR-certified instructor in a local community or by CD. To obtain the snowmobile safety training CD, or for general information, call (888)646-6367, (651)296-6157, or (800)366-8917, or email at info.dnr@state.mn.us. Over 1,000 volunteer instructors teach DNR snowmobile safety courses across the state. For more information on the dates and locations of these courses, visit www. dnr.state.mn.us/safety/vehicle/snowmobile/index.html or call (800)3668917. Snowmobilers should follow these safety tips: •DON’T DRINK - Drinking alcohol before or during snowmobiling can impair judgment and

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Chatfield reduces 2015 proposed levy increase By Karen Reisner Two public hearings were held at Chatfield’s December 8 meeting. The first was an assessment hearing on the 2014 Street and Utility Improvement Projects. The last, was the city’s Truth In Taxation hearing. Properties along Bench Street had improvements to the street, sidewalk, curb and gutter, water and sanitary sewer systems. Dillon Dombrovski, WSB, explained that some paving and miscellaneous work will be completed in the spring. The total proposed assessment is $183,785 and each property owner that received a new sanitary sewer service is to be assessed $1,254. Property owners can prepay any portion of the assessment prior to the certification of the assessment of the first installment to the county auditor. Any remaining unpaid balance can be paid spread out over a 10 year period with the general collectible taxes starting in 2015, interest to be added to the unpaid balance at a rate of 2.93 percent per annum. The assessment amount of $1,254 is slightly lower than the estimate ($1,312) made this last spring at the improvement hearing. Only one comment came from the public. A business owner asked for clarification and noted the inconve-

nience and probable financial loss to the business during construction. The assessment roll as presented was approved. A second resolution was approved for assessments against property owners along Twiford Street. The assessment totaling $134,879 will be assessed starting in 2016. Interest will begin accruing in 2015 at 2.93 percent. Dombrovski explained that per the development agreement the total cost of improvements including street, curb and gutter, water and sanitary sewer systems is to be assessed minus grant funds provided for this project. There is to be no cost to the city for these improvements. Truth in taxation City clerk Joel Young started his budget message by noting primary goals including, but not limited to: limiting increases in the levy, minimizing the sanitary sewer debt burden by using a portion of General Fund dollars to help with the debt, maintaining strong public safety services, maintaining city infrastructure, and protecting the city’s strong bond rating and strong financial position. The city will temporarily reduce the street overlay budget from $125,000 to $15,000 to allow payment for extra debt expenses associated with

the 2014 Street Improvement Project ($110,000). The police budget is to be adjusted upward to accommodate actual costs. A 6.1 percent increase will be made to the library fund to offset the use of interest income from the Endowment Fund to support operations. The Local Government Aid allocation was increased by $10,531. The preliminary tax levy showed an increase of 9.82 percent. This number resulting from a 2.27 proposed increase in the budget and a special levy to service new debt. Councilors discussed possible options to reduce the preliminary levy increase. They approved a $30,000 decrease in the proposed budget. The decrease included a $20,000 reduction for the EDA which had been intended to be available as a cushion to pay assessments in the event the redevelopment property on Twiford Street does not sell as soon as projected. The other $10,000 comes from savings from a temporary staffing opening and pay adjustments. A resolution was approved to adopt the 2015 budget and levy with the adjustment discussed, reducing the budget by $30,000. This will translate into a levy increase of about 7.32 percent. A proposal to raise the entire pay grid, cost of

living increase, by 1.7 percent was approved. This increase was included in the budget just approved. The total budget for 2015 is $1,316,122. Chatfield looks forward to an increase in tax capacity for 2016, a total increased value of $2.5 million. The new construction will include 8 homes and one new business. Other business in brief •The resignation of deputy clerk Mary Peterson was accepted. Young noted she has been with the city for 18 years and has been in municipal service for a total of nearly 26 years. She will be taking an administrative job with Mayo Clinic. Councilors wished her well. She will be missed. Approval was given to place an ad to fill the position. •The second consideration of Ordinance 412, Omnibus Fees, was approved, as was its publication. •A bid was accepted from North Valley Construction (one of three bids) to install a ceiling in the former cement plant so the area can be heated, as recommended by the Public Works committee. Lammers noted that cold is hard on the city’s jetter truck. •Payment #5 was approved in the amount of $82,412.92 to Zenke, Inc. Remaining work on the 2014 improvement project will be done in the spring.

The Masonic Lodge’s Monetary Matchfood shelf challenge Fillmore & Houston Counties, MN – Three Semcac food shelves, located in Rushford, Preston and Caledonia, will receive a dollarfor-dollar match for donations given to these food shelves from December 1, 2014 – February 28, 2015. The Masonic Lodges in these areas will be doubling the impact of all monetary donations! In 2013, these three food shelves distributed 232,142 lbs. of food; 868 households received assistance. A big thank you from Semcac to the Masonic Lodges in Fillmore and Houston Counties! This will help end hunger for many southeastern Minnesota families this winter season. For information about how to donate online, visit www. semcac.org and click on Ways to Give. You can bring check or cash donations directly to any Semcac office or food shelf location. Please make checks payable to Semcac. Write the food shelf name that you wish to designate the donation for in the memo or note line of the check (ex: Rushford Food Shelf ) or enclose a letter or note. Mail donations to: Semcac, PO Box 549, Rushford, MN 55971. Thank you.

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Sealed bids will be received at the Law Office of Hammell & Murphy, P.L.L.P. located at 110 East Main Street in Caledonia, Minnesota, until Friday, December 19, 2014 at 4:30 P.M. for the purchase of agricultural real estate located approximately one mile southwest of the City of Spring Grove, Houston County, Minnesota. Property includes approximately 122 acres of tillable crop land, approximately 113 acres of timber, excellent dairy facility with sand pit for bedding, home and other land. Property consists of a total of approximately 235 acres. Tillable land has high CSR of approximately 83 and timber land contains mature timber ready to be logged. Property offered in three separate tracts as follows:

Tract 1: 206.5 Acres containing approximately 115 acres of tillable land and the remainder timber land, all located West of County Road 4.

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Tract 3: Entire 235 Acre parcel consisting of Tract 1 and Tract 2.

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maximum debt per capita, Rushford considers rate changes the but the amount is projected to Wild turkey stamp contest For the city, two new busi- drop off with two years. The final By Kirsten Zoellner levy will be certified to the county entries accepted through A work session regarding pro- nesses have not yet been added at the December 22 meeting. No posed changes to water and sewer in; Loken’s Rushford Inn and members of the public were pres- Dec. 29 rate changes was held prior to Family Dollar. Still, values will ent to discuss the proposed levy. the Monday, December 8 council meeting with Bill Chang and Mark Lundgren of MSA Professional Services. The rates modification seeks to address operating needs, capital improvement, debt service, and existing shortfalls. In addition, the new water rate must implement Department of Natural Resources conservation rate rule. “I’m still trying to wrap my mind around the projections,” said Councilor Mark Honsey, noting the sewer and water rates were discussed in-depth in 2010 when a new sewer was rate set amid similar concerns. “How could those numbers be that far off?” City will discuss the matter further at the December 22 meeting, following receipt of more information from MSAPS and will hold a public hearing in January before amending the rates. The rate changes would take effect February 1, 2015. The city is also close to finalizing the 2015 tax levy. Currently, the city is planning a $750,000 levy, a 1.35 percent, or $10,000, increase over 2014. The tax rate will be down five points to 82.02, but that is largely due to an increase in taxable market values. “It’s a moving target; the market values have been all over the board in the last few years,” stated Honsey, seeking whether or not value projections will level off.

hopefully even out. Taxable market values have increased from $73,811,900 in 2014 to $81,474,100 for 2015. “The county is notoriously late for taking values off,” responded city administrator Steve Sarvi. “They’re added back on rather aggressively. I don’t anticipate seeing a large change and we should be getting close to the market values. We want property values to gain.” In recent years, changes to taxable value have been greatly affected by things such as the homestead tax credit. Automatic county audits of property have also been triggered within the county when property sales hit 110 percent of the value. “It’s nice to not have values look like a tennis match,” added Honsey. City Clerk Kathy Zacher also noted that property values can change due either a specific property, adjacent property, state programs, or state laws changing, as well as a combination of any of them. The city taxes for 2015 equate to roughly $1.36-1.72 per person per day and cover a vast amount of city services. The city is also conscious of its debt, which is looked at annually by financial advisor Mike Bubany. Any cost savings, such as refinancing, as well as debt per capita is reviewed. The city is currently at, or slightly below,

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The city has finally seen an end to payment woes with FEMA, following seven years of post-flood projects. The $881,622.31 payment to the city covers all unpaid project worksheets (PW) and also takes into account any overpayment FEMA made in error on claims. The payment will allow the city to make adjustments to funds where reimbursement is appropriate. Several interfund transfers occurred following the flood, as did some fund loans from the general fund. The payment allows for satisfaction of some past audit issues related to the liquor and sewer funds. The previous lack of payment from FEMA was itself a past audit issue, resulting in uncompleted PWs that were beyond the city’s control. “It sure feels good,” noted councilor Vern Bunke. “It’s like an early Christmas present to wrap that stuff up.” Sarvi directed praise for city staff, including clerk Zacher, for their tremendous effort in finalizing the payment and project details. A new prosecuting lawyer contract has also been approved by the council unanimously. Dwight Luhmann, of Luhmann Law in Preston, has been selected from two quotes for the position. Previously, the city had contracted with Scott Springer of Springer & Gumbel. The council seemed largely in favor of not renewing the contract with Springer at the November meeting. Gumbel offered a reduced rate, to match his rate for other municipalities, but the council remained unchanged. “I got the impression from the council that money was not the issue,” noted Sarvi. The contract for Luhmann will be for one year and will need to be reviewed for possible recontract in December 2015. Springer will finish out and proceedings currently underway on behalf of the city, while Luhmann takes charge of any new cases. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, December 22, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

Artists can submit entries for the 2016 Minnesota Wild Turkey Stamp contest from Monday, Dec. 8, through 4 p.m., Monday, Dec. 29, according to the Department of Natural Resources. The turkey stamp is sold along with hunting and fishing licenses or as a collectable. In the contest, the eastern wild turkey must be the primary focus of the design. Judging will take place on Thursday, Jan. 8, at DNR headquarters, 500 Lafayette Road, in St. Paul. Revenue from stamp sales is dedicated to wild turkey habitat management. Extirpated from Minnesota around 1900, wild turkeys now thrive throughout all but the northern forested portions of the state. The contest offers no prizes and is open to Minnesota residents only. Artists are not allowed to use any photographic product as part of their finished entries. Winning artists usually issue limited edition prints of the artwork and retain proceeds.

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By Jade Sexton The Harmony EDA (Economic Development Authority) requested support from the city at the council meeting on December 9. Vicky Tribon explained the EDA’s goal of extending the HarmonyPreston bike trail from Harmony toward Niagara Cave and to the Iowa border. From there, Iowa would take over and extend it to Cresco and then Decorah. According to Tribon, this project has been discussed since 1995, but has encountered many obstacles. In 2012 they met with Representative Greg Davids, who initiated legislation to extend the trail. The project was introduced as a bill and went to a committee but never got any further. Tribon said the EDA has verbal okay from all landowners from Harmony to the state line. They need money up front for land options, money that would eventually be reimbursed. Tribon said they would like to have the land options done and signed before approaching the legislators to secure funds. The city had previously offered to use TIF money to give the EDA up to $35,000 to be used for land options, appraisals, and surveying. They approved this at the meeting. The EDA requested the city put pressure on legislators to change the wording on the legislation to include the state line connection, Niagara Cave, and Prosper. The council approved. Dechlorination project Illg updated the council on the dechlorination project. The utility committee recommended they go ahead with the dechlorination tablets instead of constructing a UV plant to reduce the chlorine levels. The city needs to be in compliance with requirements by 2017. This means they must have a system in place to reduce the levels and have it operating successfully by that time. Maintenance employee Chris

Johnson said they found the manholes where they will take water samples. He will put the tablets in one manhole and get samples to check levels further down. The city will need to purchase new equipment for feeding the chlorine. The manholes will also need to be redone so they have a hatch mechanism for better accessibility. Illg said one of the downfalls of the system is the need to take samples seven days a week. They are hoping to get that down to five days a week. Johnson said the manhole is about 15 feet off the road and difficult to access, so they will have to come up with a solution for that. Illg said it’s not a major construction project, and they will not need to get a formal bid. The council approved to have the engineer put a plan together in the spring. Council member retiring The December meeting was the last council meeting for Jerry Shuck. Illg said Shuck was on the council from 1983 to 1996. He was then off the council for a few years, returned in 1999, and has been there ever since, totaling almost 30 years. “He has done a tremendous amount of work,” said Illg. “The community is very appreciative.” “It’s been fun,” said Shuck. He added he has seen five or six mayors and around 20 council members over the years. Budget and levy The final budget and levy for 2015 was set at $550,000. The preliminary budget was set at $570,000 back in September. Since then, the council has suggested making more cuts to get it down to $550,000. The budget Illg presented to the council for approval had the levy set at $570,000. Illg reminded the council they had originally set the levy at $550,000, which would leave a little room for unexpected expenses.

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Mayor Donney made a motion to take $18,000 from the general fund and $2,000 off the library fund to decrease it to $550,000. The motion passed. A motioned was also passed to set the COLA (cost of living adjustment) for employees at 2 percent. Planning and Zoning exception Years ago, the council gave Generations of Harmony owner Jean Ingvalson an exception to the ordinance stating a person could not live in an area zoned for commercial use. She was allowed to live in an apartment above the mall. New owners Harlan and Joan Thilges would like to continue the exception. The council approved the recommendation by the Planning and Zoning commission to continue. Community garden Gayland Jones approached the council with some questions about the community garden this is being planned and which will be behind the community center. The garden will have raised beds and have access for wheelchairs. Jones asked if there would be any testing done on the soil. Mayor Steve Donney said he wasn’t aware of the plans. Jones explained years ago they used to mix things in with the asphalt that was later found to be carcinogenic. There was painting done to the asphalt, and it is possible there was lead in it. Jones also mentioned exhaust from the parking lot from cars before 1970 that used leaded gas. All of those things could have found their way to the soil in which the garden will be planted. The plan is to bring in 8 inches of fresh soil for the garden. Jones said it was recommended to use a plastic sealer over the old ground, not plant anything with long roots like sweet corn, and not plant root vegetables like potatoes unless it’s in new soil. Councilor Lynn Mensink said Becky Hoff, the Chamber director and member of the group of people planning the garden, would be happy to discuss these concern with him. Library mural The Harmony Public Library will be celebrating 100 years in 2016. Mensink, who is on the library board, said they would like to continue making improvements to the library, and are working on a project to have murals painted. “It would be no cost to the city,” said Mensink. She added they are applying for grants for the project, including the SMIF (Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation) grant program. She feels the project meets the requirements of the grant. One mural would be painted on the outside wall, above the windows. There would be two more on the two doors. Other business The council approved the PFA (Minnesota Public Facilities Authority) loan application for $500,000. The council also approved a five-year sewer maintenance contract with Municipal Pipe Tool Company LLC.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., DECEMBER 16 •Semcac Bus to Rochester, bus picks up for shopping , 9:35am at B&B Bowl, Preston; 10am at Fountain State Bank. Call 800944-3874 to ride. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Lakewood Apartments, 420 Bench Street SW, Chatfield. •Knit it Together, 3:304:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.* WED., DECEMBER 17 •Red Cross Blood Donation, 9am-3pm, Rushford Peterson High School, 102 N. Mill St.

•Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* THURS., DECEMBER 18 •Free Senior Coffee and Homemade Dessert, 9am, Clara House of Harmony.* •Rushford Senior Dining, 10:30-noon, 113 E. Jessie Street, Rushford. •Story Hour, 11am, Harmony Public Library. No school, no story hour.* •TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) meeting, Spring Valley Care Center Activity Room. Weigh-in from 5:155:30pm. Meeting from 5:306:15pm. Questions contact Judy at 507-346-2469. •AA Class “Road’s Journey,” 8pm, 301 E Franklin St., Spring Valley (a yellow house).*

•Lenora Christmas Service, 5pm and 7:30pm, Lenora United Methodist Church, Village of Lenora. •Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain SAT., DECEMBER 20 Lutheran Church, S. Main St. •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, and Hwy 52.* 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson, MON., December 22 Spring Valley.* •Community Coffee, 9am, •Bluff Country ATV Club Park Lane Estates, Preston. meeting, 10am, Stumpy’s, •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, Rushford. 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public •Lenora Christmas Service, 3pm, Lenora United Methodist Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Preston.* Church, Village of Lenora. •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, (507)251-1771 or 765-2518.* FRI., DECEMBER 19 •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.*

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: January 17, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Dempsey McHan and Leah McHan, husband and wife. MORTGAGEE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded January 19, 2007 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 356891. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Dated January 17, 2007 Recorded January 19, 2007, as Document No. 356892. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 209 Northwest Washington Street, Preston, MN 55965 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 17.0424.000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The South half (S1/2) of Lots 9 and 10, Block 11, John Kaercher’s Addition to the city of Preston, Fillmore County,

Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $71,100.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $69,728.70 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: January 8, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07. TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under sec-

tion 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on July 8, 2015 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE:None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.”

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Money creek TOWNSHIP NOTICE Money Creek Township – Public Notice. Notice is hereby given that the following offices and terms will be elected at the March 10, 2015 Annual Election of Officers, at the Money Creek Town Hall, 1937 Money Creek Road, Houston, MN 55943: One Town Supervisor for a 3-Year Term, and One Town Treasurer for a 2-Year Term. Affidavits of Candidacy may be filed with the town clerk at his home at 18035 County 26, Houston, MN 55943, beginning no earlier than 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2014 and no later than 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Office hours on the last day will be 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Filing Fee is $2.00. Adam Florin, Clerk Publish 8, 15

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APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Merit Office Support Specialist, Sr. position in the Fillmore County Community Services, Social Services Division. This is a regular, non-exempt position, eligible for benefits. Minimum Qualifications: Requires minimum of High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least three years of related office experience which includes one year experience as an Office Support Specialist; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the work of the job. Rate of Pay: Starting salary at $13.3793/ hour according to the 2014 MN Merit pay scale with final salary dependent on qualifications. Merit application and test scheduling must be completed through the MN Merit System at http://agency. governmentjobs.com/mnmeritsystem/ default.cfm. County employees will apply along with the public. Application Deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. EOE. h15,22,29- o

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Social Worker in the Fillmore County Community Services, Social Services Division. This is a regular, exempt position, eligible for benefits. Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology or closely related field, or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited fouryear college or university with a major in any field and one year of experience as a social worker in a public or private social services agency. Rate of Pay: Starting salary at $18.2931/hour according to the 2014 MN Merit pay scale with final salary dependent on qualifications. Merit application and test scheduling must be completed through the MN Merit System at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mnmeritsystem/default.cfm. County employees will apply along with the public. Application Deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. EOE. h15,22,29- o

Immediate full time opening for delivery driver/yardman. Must be able to lift 60 lbs. repeatedly, have current CDL, and be willing to learn to operate boom truck. Apply in person at Chatfield Lumber, 4707 Co.Rd. 7 SE, Eyota, MN. h15,22- x

Full time milking position / cow mover needed. Flexible scheduling includes every other weekend off. Holiday pay. Milk quality incentive program. Contact Haz-Broy Farms for information and an application. 507-2591512. h8,15-o

CLASS-D Delivery Driver Needed Urgent and Earn $400/Week. Send Email To: mark.joperten@yandex.com Or Text 951-777-9259 (MCN)

Part-time evening custodian needed at Fillmore Central Schools in Harmony. 30 hours per week. Application available online at www.fillmorecentral. k12.mn.us. Send completed application to: Principal Heath Olstad, Fillmore Central Schools, P.O. Box 599, Harmony, MN 55939. Position open until filled. h8,15-0

Retail Pharmacist: .95 FTE. Excellent benefits/competitive salary. Requires Iowa Pharmacist license. Preemployment drug screening required. Apply to: Regional Health Services of Howard County, Attn: HR, 235 8th Ave. W., Cresco, IA 52136 www.rhshc.com EOE (MCN)

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Case Aide in the Fillmore County Community Services, Social Services Division. This is a regular, non-exempt position, eligible for benefits. Minimum Qualifications: Three years of clerical experience, or experience working with the public, or some combination of the two, totaling three years. Rate of Pay: Starting salary at $15.6322/hour with final salary dependent on qualifications. Merit application and test scheduling must be completed through the MN Merit System at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/ mnmeritsystem/default.cfm. County employees will apply along with the public. Application Deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. EOE. h15,22,29- o

PRE-SCHOOL VAN DRIVER - Houston Public Schools is accepting applications for a candidate to drive a school van several times a day picking up and delivering pre-school students to their homes. Driver’s license and the ability to obtain a health card are needed. Interested candidates should send a completed District application, letter of interest, and three letters of recommendation to the Office of the Superintendent, 306 West Elm Street, Houston, MN 55943. HPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. h15,22o $23.75 Per Hour Online! Processing Simple Worksheets. Apply Today: www. MakesYouCash.com (MCN)

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Cardinal of Minnesota, LTD is accepting applications for those who have the desire to work with individuals with disabilities in Spring Valley and Harmony area. Positions available offer competitive pay, benefits and fun workplace! To learn about the positions available, the Cardinal experience and apply online, visit us at www.cardinalofminnesota.com

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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. h15,22- o The Fillmore County DAC currently has openings on our Governing Board that we are looking to fill. We are a non-profit 501 (c)3 Corporation. Do you have experience in education, finance, fundraising, grant writing, social work, public service, or health? Consider joining! Call Lori at 507-765-3378 for more information. h15,22- x NOW HIRING COMPANY OTR drivers. $2,000 sign on bonus, flexible home time, extensive benefits. Call now! Hibb’s & Co. 763/389-0610. MCAN Part-time persons to help with milking at 180-cow dairy. Located north of Granger, MN. Dependability, experience with cattle important. Call 507-6962215 or 507-251-0946. h8,15-o

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training, advancement potential

Benefits possible for full-time staffpaid time off, flex plan, insurance, pension plan, career laddering

Contact: Ruth Furan,DON (507) 886-6544 Ext:104

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Contact: Shelly Dolley 507.886.6544 Ext.105 Competitive Wages, Flexible Schedules, Training Provided

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Wanted part-time personal care attendant, potential for full-time, for adult male with mild disabilities in the Wykoff area. Job entails supervision beginning mid-afternoon, some evenings and weekends, and attending activities with client. Must be able to drive to Rochester. Requirements: three references and pass a background check. Call: 507-259-8209 or 507-951-0730. h8,15- x 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) Global organic firm wants your phone communication skills. We will train you to use our inbound calling system. No sales involved. Set your own hours working from your home office. PT/FT available. Need phone and computer. Commission based contractors. High income potential. 1-800-559-3567. h8,15- x 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) $250K First Year Potential! Build Your Income Fast - Predictable Results. www.WorkAtHome481.com (MCN)

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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 City of Ostrander is looking for a full-time Public Works operator. This position requires a basic understanding of the wastewater and drinking water systems. Responsibilities will include operation and maintenance of city equipment. Assist with maintenance and grounds keeping. Hours limited to 38 hours/week with exceptions as needed for emergencies. Expected to be oncall 24/7 with no more than 30 minute response time. Minimum education and/ or experience required (minimum job requirements, education requirements experienced): High school diploma or equivalent. Must have working knowledge of maintenance equipment. For the right candidate we are willing to train. Licensure/Certification Required: Work towards Class D water and Class C wastewater license. Job Essential Functions: You will be trained to check water/wastewater treatment plant to assure plant is in operating order. Cleaning, maintenance, flushing of water mains, reading water meters, snow removal, sanding, general maintenance and minor street repair, seasonal decorations, minor repair and maintenance of street lights, set or remove road barricades, assist with maintaining city tree dump and compost pile, assist with grounds keeping, run errands as directed, maintain daily log of duties performed, maintain all work and storage areas in a neat, orderly and safe fashion. All other duties as directed by Council. Core Principles (Service Values) apply to every position: Data privacy requirements, open meeting laws, understanding of employee policies and procedures, familiarity with League of Minnesota Cities good public relations. Please submit your cover letter and resume to the Ostrander City Clerk, 414 Main St. PO Box 115, MN 55961 or drop it off at this address by 4:00 p.m. on December 23rd, 2014. City of Ostrander is an equal opportunity provider and employer. h15,22,29,6,13-o. h8,15-o

Maple Leaf Services, Inc. 100 Main 2 S.E., Preston

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Positions in Preston

Apply online at mapleleafservices.org or call Cherie at 507-765-2107 EOE Providing services for people with developmental disabilities for 30+ years!

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NURSING ASSISTANTS

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

Chosen Valley Care Center is looking for individuals who are compassionate, energetic, hardworking and reliable to join our health care team. We currently have full-time, part-time, and on-call in-house pool positions available. We are willing to train the right applicant. We offer excellent benefits to employees working full-time. •Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage on preventative care •Health Partners Dental Plan •Life & Accidental Death and Disability •Generous, Flexible PTO •Tuition Reimbursement •Supplemental Insurance Benefits through AFLAC Application should be forwarded to: Chosen Valley Care Center, Attn: Director of Nursing, 1102 Liberty St. SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or applications may be downloaded at www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com (EOE/AA)

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Customer Support Representative – Level 2 AcenTek (formerly known as Ace Communications Group) has an opening in our customer support department. The individual chosen for this position will provide technical support to Video/Internet/Voice customers by answering phone calls, gathering relevant information, troubleshooting and resolving software and technical hardware problems, and explaining features and service changes, and resolving escalated issues originating from Level 1 support staff. Duties also include researching complex data connection issues to determine solutions, maintaining and expanding on methods for minimizing potential service affecting issues. Qualified applicants will have an Associate degree in telecommunications/networking or related area and six months to one year of related technical support and/or training. Must have knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software, languages, browsers, search procedures, search engines, platforms and applications as well as skill in operating various equipment including modems, Web TV units, etc. Must have excellent communication skills as well as analytical problem solving skills. Well qualified applicants will have a CCNA or MSCA Cisco certification, previous ISP implementation, maintenance and administration and two years customer support experience. Hours of the position are 9:00 am – 5:30 pm M-F and every other Saturday. We are located in Houston, MN and offer an excellent salary and benefits package. If you want to join a fast paced high technology environment, please apply online at www.acentek.net. EOE

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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

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)

CDL-A TRUCK DRIVERS DEDICATED Hogan is hiring! Up to $75,000 annually. $4,000 sign on bonus! Home weekly guaranteed. Roundtrip miles, great benefits. Call 866/332-6110 MCAN

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Spring Valley Senior Living is currently seeking FullTime and Part-Time RN’s LPN’s and CNA’s! Evening and overnight shifts available. Every other weekend worked required. Shift and weekend differentials offered. 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” Providing quality senior housing and aging services in Spring Valley & the surrounding area.

For the Seasons of Your Life 507-346-7381 • www.svseniorliving.com 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975

nurse Full Time

507-346-7381 • www.svseniorliving.com 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals

nurse nursing assistant Dietary Aide Janitor • Part-Time Activity Aide • Part-Time

125TH 5TH AVE. SE SPRInG GRoVE, Mn 55974

Do you have a passion for helping elderly? If so, we have the job for you!

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Providing quality senior housing and aging services in Spring Valley & the surrounding area.

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Needed: an energetic person to play games with the residents. Flexible hours. Call Cindy in Activities

• Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center

For more information contact Kelly at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

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

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

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED: for a fulltime Public Health Nurse in the Fillmore County Community Services, Public Health Division. This is a regular, exempt position. Qualifications: Requires a BSN in Nursing from an accredited college or university, with the ability to obtain a Public Health certificate prior to employment. Prefer experience in the field of Mental Health and the ability to work with children and families. Will consider a MN licensed RN with experience in psychiatric nursing. This position will handle a wide variety of responsibilities. Market adjustments to the starting wage possible dependent on qualifications. Job description and application materials may be obtained from: www.co.fillmore.mn.us; Fillmore County Coordinator’s Office, 101 Fillmore Street, P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; or by phone at (507) 765-4566. Resumes accepted but not in lieu of a completed County application. County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. Application Deadline: Until filled. EOE

Do you have a passion for helping elderly? If so, we have the job for you! Spring Valley Senior Living

Spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking for part-time housekeepers to work every other weekend. If interested send application to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or email hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE Providing quality senior housing and aging services in Spring Valley & the surrounding area.

For the Seasons of Your Life 507-346-7381 • www.svseniorliving.com 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975

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Spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking to fill a part-time position in our housing with services department. Position includes every other weekend worked. If interested please send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or email hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE

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New Graduates & Retirees Encouraged to Apply

Chosen Valley Care Center has an exciting opportunity for RNs and LPNs to join our team. We have full-time, part-time, and on-call in-house pool positions available at this time. We offer 12 hour shifts, every 3rd weekend, and every 3rd holiday. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits. • Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage on Preventative Care. • Health Partners Dental Plan • Life & Accidental Death & Disability • Generous, Flexible PTO • Tuition Reimbursement • Supplemental Insurance Benefits through AFLAC Please send an application and resume to Attn: Director of Nursing, Chosen Valley Care Center, 1102 Liberty St. SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or e-mail cm2@chosenvalleyseniorliving.com (EOE/AA)

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2002 Grand Prix, runs good. needs brakes and tune-up. $500. 507-2729358. s15- x

For rent in fountain. 2 bedroom apartment in a fourplex. Please call 507268-4468. r12/15tfn- o

DONATE YOUR CAR truck or boat to Heritage For The Blind. Free 3 day vacation, tax deductible, free towing, all paperwork taken care of. 800/439-1735. MCAN

Harmony - Spacious 3 bedroom house, heat included, washer, dryer, garage space. Available immediately. 507-251-2948. r15- x

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

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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. 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. Sat., Jan. 24, 2015 - 9:30am Multi-Parcel 80 acre real estate 25710 County 44, Harmony, MN. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-3462183. Notice in the Journal.

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CASH FOR CARS: Any Make, Model or Year. We Pay MORE! Running or Not Sell your Car or Truck TODAY Free Towing! Instant Offer: 1-888-420-3805 (MCN) *CASH TODAY* We’ll Buy Any Car (Any Condition) + Free Same-Day Pickup. Best Cash Offer Guaranteed! Call for FREE Quote: 877-629-9182 (MCN) *CASH TODAY* We’ll Buy Any Car (Any Condition) + Free Same-Day Pickup. Best Cash Offer Guaranteed! Call for FREE Quote: 1-888-339-5747 (MCN) *CASH TODAY* We’ll Buy Any Car (Any Condition) + Free Same-Day Pickup. Best Cash Offer Guaranteed! Call for FREE Quote: 1-888-654-4994 (MCN)

2 Bedroom trailer and garage for rent, Lanesboro. Available immediately. Call 888-384-7185. r7/21tfn-o Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o House for rent in harmony, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 car detached garage, nice sized yard, no pets. $550 plus utilities. 507-951-9981. r12/1tfn- o Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available Immediately. 765-2131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfno

OFFICE SPACE for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 4 to 6 employees. Cost $335/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn- x

Scenic View TownhomeS • Spacious 2 & 3 bedrooms • Attached garages included • Beautiful area • Starting at $505 Income restrictions apply. 507-864-7880 • Rushford, MN www.paramark.us

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

• Community Room with Big Screen TV and Kitchen • Elevator • Spacious 1 Bedroom Apartments with appliances • Close to City Library, Churches, Downtown and Medical Center

If thIs Is what you’re lookIng for, look no further. 507-867-4791 or just come and visit us at Lakewood Apartments, 420 Bench Street, Chatfield, MN 55923

ONLINE AUCTIONS Fri. Dec, 12 - Mon. Dec. 22 - 6pm Tony Montgomery Realty and Auction Co., 10-day online auction. Location: 540 N. Wabasha St., Plainview, MN 55964 For more info go to www. tmracompany.com or call Tony: 507-259-7502 or Brad: 507-421-0232. Complete Listing in the Journal.

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

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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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!

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!

Fabulous open floor plan! You’ll love the bright & cheery kitchen w/custom Amish built cherry cabinets, ceramic & glass back splash & laminate flooring. Main floor laundry, paneled doors, landscaping complete & cement drive. M. bedroom w/walk in closet, m. bath w/ ceramic & glass walk in shower, vanity w/2 sinks & separate closet. The exterior design is very pleasing with vinyl & stone accent.

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$189,900

(inveStment rental or permanent home)

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

807 5th ave. Se., Stewartville

2.7 acres • City limits • Private • Wooded • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Vinyl siding • W/o lower level • Gorgeous setting

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

401 Spring St., preSton

MFor innesota ServIng Se

$74,900

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

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

25 yeArS

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

$149,900

208 aShBurn St., laneSBoro

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

107 Zenith St., laneSBoro

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!

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

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

$139,900

107 Spruce St. Se, Fountain

LOTS FOR SALE - MABEL

$245,000

34832 310th St., laneSBoro

6+acres • 7 bedrooms • 3 baths • 4,800 sq ft • Master 200 hillSide ave., laneSBoro bath • Living room • Dining room • 2 family rooms • Rec room • Large deck • w/o • patio • Private backyard 2 Acres in City Limits • 4 Large Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 45x26 shed/garage • 32x26 shed • New appliances • • Sauna • Main Floor Laundry • Formal Living and Convenient locaction on edge of town Dining • Open Floor Plan • Wood Floors • Large

$146,500

REAL ESTATE

117 n. Broadway aVe., Spring Valley $159,900

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

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WISHING you A VERy MERRy CHRISTMAS ANd HAppy HolIdAy SEASoN. ANd A SpECIAl THANk you To All My pAST ANd pRESENT ClIENTS FoR youR BuSINESS. IT’S BEEN My plEASuRE WoRkING WITH All oF you!

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

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

If you are looking for a ‘’cabin’’ retreat that is suitable for year round use, look no further. Here you will find approximately 2.45 acres near historic Forestville State Park where there are several bike & hiking & horse trails, trout streams for fishing, an abundance of wildlife and panoramic views. You will love the 2 bedroom log home with in-floor heat, stone wood fireplace and loft area.

REAL ESTATE

(507) 346-2060 Cell: (507) 951-2071 Toll-Free: (888) 835-8141

715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com 20509 Mayapple lane, preSton $169,900

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Potential is unlimited for many different business opportunities in a high traffic area of scenic Lanesboro. Large main floor can be used for any type of commercial business. Two rental units on 2nd level. Building has been updated to meet Historical Preservation requirements.

$224,900

commercial Building - laneSBoro

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

chat n chew- reStaurant - laneSBoro

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

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

608 River St. SW, CHAtFIeLD

FARM • LAneSboRo

401 Hillcrest St. e, LAneSboRo

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

OUTDOORSMAN’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!

Step into this new renovation & select your finishes. Whether you are looking for a getaway 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

40 5th St. ne, HARMonY 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

140 1st Ave. Se, HARMonY Cottage style 4 bedroom home. roof, windows, furnace & C/A 2011. Main floor bathroom & bedrooms. Upstairs has 2 large bedrooms with large closets. 2 car det garage. $99,900

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. $64,900 311 e Fillmore, MAbeL Like new, 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with open concept. Bright & sunny, 2 patios & on dead end street. CA, in floor heat & forced air. Don’t miss this opportunity! $79,900

1015 Ridge Rd. S, PReSton

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

3 bedroom home Lot A) 4 acres mostly wooded, on South Hill. Open great buildable site $40,000 floor plan, hardwood floors. Step saving Lot B) Almost a half acre lot with good kitchen with tile floors. Finished LL walk 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 lot $22,500 each to 10 acres call for details.

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.

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!

110 e Hwy 52, CAnton Affordable 2 bedroom home easy to keep & enjoy, with deck and good sized 1 car det garage with extra storage space. Deep lot with stone fireplace borders country. Cheaper than rent, call today! $53,900

CoMMeRCIAL

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.

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

G N I D N E P

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.

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.

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! 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.

IF You ARe ConSIDeRIng SeLLIng YouR FARM/LAnD, We oFFeR SeALeD bIDS, AuCtIon, & MLS LIStIng oPtIonS. CALL toDAY FoR YouR FRee ConSuLtAtIon.

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KURT CAVANAUGH

Danielle’s consignment boutique has a new convenient location! Located in the Golf Headquarters building on Highway 63 South in Rochester, one mile South of Walmart. Buying and selling ladies purses, shoes, and accessories. 507-206-6575. www.daniellesshoes. com. s8,15,22,29- x

Get CABLE TV, INTERNET & PHONE with FREE HD Equipment and install for under $3 a day! Call Now! 877-635-2095 (MCN)

EZ-GO & Yamaha GOlf Carts SaleS & Service New & USed Ivan Vreeman harmony, mn 507-273-6928

• Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap • Dozer/Trackhoe Work 507-459-6329 507-725-1355

locally

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

Ron (507-273-9796), Aaron (507-272-3923), Eric, & Nate Scheevel 17057 Kind Rd. • Preston, MN

SAFE STEP WALK-IN TUB: Alert for Seniors. Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less than 4 Inch Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American Made. Installation Included. Call 800985-0685 for $750 Off (MCN)

Rochester, MN 866-657-4910

(Free eStiMateS)

www.valleyfeatherlite.com

103 20th St. NE, Stewartville, MN ~ Just off Hwy 63

Shapmaiiraha’nSdWdeelSding ign re Portable Welding Custom round bailing

Call Shamiah! 507-951-1698

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE 1984 TOTALLY UPDATED HOME

$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

• 16' Bumper Stock • 7' x 20' Stock • 24' Show Stock • 7'6" x 32' Stock • 7' x 24' Stock • 16' Goose Neck Stock • Kiefer Flatbeds Stock • 500 Gallon Fuel Trailer • Car Bumper Pull • 17' Alum. Flatbed • 112 Featherlite Enclosed USED FeatHerlite trailerS: • 8'x24' Stock USED EQUIPMENT:

• Bobcat S650 • Bobcat 2200 Utility Vehicle • Bobcat T190

REAL ESTATE

NEW TOWNHOME UNDER CONSTRUCTION

ACREAGE CLOSE IN WITH CITY UTILITIES

WONDERFUL HORSE SET-UP 11 ACRES

$159,900

416 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD

• 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

REAL ESTATE

NEW LISTING

SOLD

$174,900 303 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD #4057650

End of the year TRAILER SALE! Dump trailers 12 different models, Gooseneck Hidecks 24k 5 models; 6’x12’x72’ v-nose ramp door $2,750.00; Used 2-place motorcycle trailer; Aluminum Snowmobile trailers; Steel & aluminum utility trailers. 130 trailers in-stock, SERVICE after the SALE!! 515-9724554 www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com - Like us on Facebook! (MCN)

• Bobcat S770 w/cab • Gehl 4840 w/cab • Genie 644 Lift • Bobcat Toolcat

• Bobcat S205 w/cab • Bobcat 863 w/cab • CAT 272C • Dieci TeleHandlers in Stock • Bobcat T650 w/cab

REAL ESTATE

NEW PRICE

EVERYTHING ON MAIN LEVEL

AMAZING NEW SKID STEER POST setting attachment! If you are a pole building contractor, And You Set Your Own Posts For A Living, You Must See This Video! Visit www.TheBrutPostGrabber. com (MCN)

NEW FeatHerlite trailerS IN STOCK:

LIKE NEW - ONE LEVEL TOWNHOME!

#4057791

340 HWY 52 N, FOUNTAIN

• 3 Bedrooms • Study • 3 Baths • Walkout • 3,032 sq. ft. • 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Built in 1950 • 1.8 acres • Open layout • Main floor living • Finished lower level • Main floor living • Paneled doors • 2 fireplaces • Plenty of storage • Finished 2 car garage • Hardwood floors • Steel roof • Quality windows • Upgraded trim • Appliance allowance • Master suite with walk-in closet & private bath • Still time to pick out colors, cabinets, trim & flooring! • Vinyl siding • Multiple outbuildings

MAIN FLOOR LIVING

CHARACTER GALORE

RENOVATED 1915 CRAFTSMAN STYLE HOME

$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

UPDATES GALORE IN THIS STUNNING COUNTRY RETREAT!

NEW PRICE

E-mail: homes@timdanielson.com www.timdanielson.com $59,900 272 Main St. North #4057740 Chatfield MN 55923 515 1ST AVE SW, HARMONY Ph: 867-9100 Cell: 259-9110 • 2 Bedroom • Main floor laundry • 2,030 sq. ft.

18379 COUNTY 102, CHATFIELD

Time is running out to buy a new Classic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. Call today for more information and special pricing! Theobald Heating Solutions 507-533-4523. s1- o (N002)

507-429-6755

Shamiah Womeldorf, Rural Lanesboro

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

CATTLE/HORSE/HUNTING

77 ACRE FARM

$349,900 31310 GAELIC ROAD, LANESBORO #4058134

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

Specialties: Ponds, Waterways, Terraces, Driveways, Building Sites and More.

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

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

• 3 Bedrooms SO • HobbyLD Farm • Attached garage

1949 John Deere Model A. Runs good, half rubber on the wheels. $1,750. Abe, 37976 134th Street, Canton, MN 55922. s1,8,15- o

Precision Laser Excavating

TNT Lawn Service

ReSidential - CommeRCial

10512 55TH ST SE, EYOTA

FOR SALE

Scheevel and Sons, Inc. (507) 765-4756

Make arrangeMentS now For your Snow Care

schroeder drywall

SOLD

globally

Think and act at the same time, because when you place a classified ad in the Fillmore County Journal, you’ll also get a FREE listing in our classified ads online!!

Randy Haakenson • Commercial • Residential • Agricultural

Get Fast, Private STD TESTING. Results in 3 DAYS! Now accepting insurance. Call toll free: 844-284-8093 (Daily 6 am to 10 pm CT) (MCN)

ELCOR Realty Co.

563.566.2266

CALL FOR ALL YOUR REPAIR NEEDS!

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ALL THINGS BASEMENTY! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all of your basement needs! Waterproofing, Finishing, Structural Repairs, Humidity and Mold Control. FREE ESTIMATES! Call 1-800-640-8195 (MCN)

TIM DANIELSON

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

Place your ad online. Pay for your ad online. Sit back & wait for calls.

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

Canada Drug Center is your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 75 percent on all your medication needs. Call today 1-800-263-4059 for $10.00 off your first prescription and free shipping. (MCN)

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.

Complete 40 YeAR expeRienCe Auto Body, Restoration, Glass, Towing

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

DAVE’S FISH MOUNTING - Quality workmanship at reasonable prices, pickup and delivery available at no extra charge. For more information check out my website, www.davesfishmounting.com or call (507)459-7830. v8,15,22- x

REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements. Same day service. DOT & truck inspection available. Hi-Tech Rebuilders, Rushford. 507-864-7440 or 507-4591504. v11tfn- o

Scholarship Foundation

Abe’s Auto body

Excavation Contractor

TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR: Foreign and domestic, auto & light truck. 3 year, 100,000 mile warranty. Call for prices. Brown’s Tire, Battery, & Transmission. Rushford 507-864-2969 or 1-888-864-7049. v17eow-o

Fillmore Central

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

$62,900 508 JEREMIAH ST SE, PRESTON

• 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

#4057011

8.53 ACRES

$99,900

$147,500

#4054717

385 HARRISON ST, LEWISTON

#4057271

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 baths • 2 Car Garage • Built-ins • 3 Bedroom • 2 bath • Original woodwork • New windows • Open staircase • Gas fireplace • 9’ ceilings • Paneled doors • Built-ins • Loaded with hardwood floors • Pocket door • Original woodwork & hardwood floors • Replacement windows • Newer roof • Leaded windows • New appliances • Upgraded furnace & central air • Totally remodeled kitchen & baths

14625 COUNTY RD 142 SE, DOVER

$319,900 #4052958

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

HOBBY FARM WITH FENCED PASTURE

14.7 ACRES

NEW PRICE

35710 290TH ST, LANESBORO

LOTS AND ACREAGES FOR SALE $184,900 #4057374

• 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

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

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

www.timdanielson.com

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

www.preston-equipment.com

combiNes • ‘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 • ‘12 612 C Non Chopping • ‘12 606 C Non Chopping • ‘10 606 C Non Chopping • (3) ‘09 608 C Chopping • ‘07 JD 893 • ‘06 1293 12RN

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New JohN deere TracTors • 1025R • 5100E • 6115D

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row crop & UTiliTy

• ‘12 JD 6430 MFWD IVT/673 Loader • ‘12 8235R IVT/ILS Front Duals • ‘12 8360R IVT/ILS Front Duals • ‘12 6100D 2W Open St, 788 hrs • ‘09 JD 8130 MFWD • ‘06 7920 MFWD • ‘11 9230 4x4 • JD 9200 4x4

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• Brent 1082 • Brent 657Q • Brent 657

• 08’ JD 2310 24’ Finisher

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

• JD 2623 VT Disc 26’ NEW • (2) 980 FC 32’/27 1/2 / 21’ • 2720 5 Shank Ripper NEW Rolling Basket • 512 Disc Ripper 7 Shank • 39’ JD 726 Finisher • DMI 28 1/2” Tiger II Rolling Basket • 2720 7 Shank Ripper w/Rolling

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

Prices Effective: December 15th - December 28th

Boneless Rib Roast $ 99

MON–SAT: 7:00am – 9:00pm SUN: 8:00am – 7:00pm

While Supplies Last IGA or Shurfine Whole Frozen Turkeys

Star Ranch

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400 South Mill Street Rushford, MN • 507-864-2878 www.myrushfordfoods.com

99¢

MON–SAT: 7:00am – 9:00pm

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Lb.

Yams ¢

Baby Carrots ¢

99 8 Oz.

Giorgio Whole or Sliced Mushrooms

Christmas Eve 7am-4pm Closed Christmas Day New Year’s Eve 7am-9pm New Year’s Day 8am-6pm

SUN: 7:00am – 9:00pm

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2/$

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105 Fillmore Street West Preston, MN • 507-765-2465 www.myprestonfoods.com

10 Lb.

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5 Lb.

Halo Clementines $ 99

Meat

2.52 Oz. • Assorted

John Morrell Cure 81

Bone In Spiral Sliced Half Ham $ 49

Lb.

Hormel Cure 81 • Boneless

Whole or Half Ham $ 49

Lb.

Whole Ham $ 49

3.5 Oz. • Assorted • Hormel 9 Oz. • Assorted •Shurfresh

12 Oz.

16 Oz. • Assorted

Lb.

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Bone In Half Ham $ 59

Cooks Portion Half Hams $ 99

Lb.

1 Lb. • Old Wisconsin

1 Lb.

22 Oz.

20-32 Oz. • Assorted

Lb.

12 Oz. • Harvest of the Sea

Shurfresh • Bone In

Turkey Breast W/Gravy Pouch $ 69

2.5 Oz.

7 Oz. • Shurfresh

John Morrell

499 $ 29 Oscar Mayer Cooked Bacon............... 3 $ 69 Hormel Dried Beef................................. 1 $ 59 Pepperoni or Canadian Bacon............ 1 $ 99 Deli Style Thin Shaved Meats................ 2 $ 29 Deli Style Shaved Roast Beef................ 3 2/$ John Morrell Cocktail Smokies..................... 4 2/$ Shurfine Pork Sausage Roll............................ 3 $ 99 Ring Bologna or Beer Salami................ 3 $ 29 Farmland Jumbo Franks.........................1 $ 89 Shurfresh Summer Sausage.................. 5 $ 59 Claussen Pickles.................................... 2 $ 79 Cooked Shrimp Ring............................. 6 $ 99 Cooked Tail on Shrimp.......................... 9 $ 99 Cooked Shrimp................................15 $ 99 Raw EZ Peel Shrimp..........................15 $ 29 Shurfine Imitation Crab Meat............... 2 $ 95 Alda Cod..........................................19 $ 99 Whole King Crab Legs................... 25 $

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Duck With Orange Sauce $ 59

Fresh Lutefisk $ 99

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Boneless

Pork Loin Roast $ 79

Chairman’s Reserve • Boneless

PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS

Bottom Round Roast $ 49

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Pork Loin Chops $ 99

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Boneless Ribeye Steak $ 99

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Fresh East Coast Oysters $ 99

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Bottom Round Steak $ 69

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Boneless Rib Roast $ 99

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Each

Celery ¢

Lb.

Navel Oranges ¢

9 Oz.

Dole Classic Romaine 2/$

Lb.

Each

Head Lettuce ¢

Braeburn Apples ¢

Lb.

Bakery & Deli 8 inch • Bonerts

12 Count • Assorted

King’s Prebaked Apple or Hawaiian Rolls Pumpkin Pie $ 99 $ 99

8 Oz. • Rich’s

New York Style Chocolate Iced Eclairs $ 49 Don’t forget a Preston, Harmony or Rushford Foods Gift Card as a gift for someone! Put any dollar amount you would like and give the gift that everyone can use! Available at any Foods Store!

12 Oz. • Assorted

Sweet P’s Donut Holes $ 99

Hormel Roast Beef $ 99 Lb.

Water Added Product

Hormel Cooked Ham $ 99 Lb.

Grocery 64 Oz. • Assorted • Ocean Spray

Juice Blends $ 49

13.1-15.25 Oz. • Assorted

Nabisco Oreos $ 49

14 Oz. • Assorted • Ocean Spray

Cranberry Sauce $ 49

5.75-6 Oz. • Assorted

IGA or Shurfine Olives $ 29

27.8-33.9 Oz. • Assorted

Folgers Coffee $ 99

36 Count • Assorted

Wide Awake Coffee Cups $ 99 Nabisco Ritz Crackers $ 99

16-32 Oz. • Assorted

Vlasic Pickles $ 49

8-9.1 Oz. • Assorted

14.5 Oz. • Assorted

Nabisco Snack Crackers $ 99

Kellogg’s Cereals $ 99

PLU 1928

Stove Top Stuffing $ 29

4 Oz.

32 Oz. • Assorted • Swanson

Broth in a box $ 99

Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts $ 99

THRU 12/28/14

8.5-9.5 Oz. • Assorted

12-14 Oz. • Assorted

Kraft Velveeta Dinners $ 89

30 Oz. • Assorted

Kraft Miracle Whip or Mayo $ 99

PLU 1926

Cream of Mushroom or Chicken Soup ¢ Grandma Alice White Bread $ 29

15 Oz.

3-10 Oz. • Assorted

5-6 Oz. • Assorted

21 Oz.

12 Oz. • Assorted • Carnation

4 Lb. • C&H

15 Oz.

14.5-15.25 Oz. • Assorted

Grandma Alice Canned Vegetables 2/$

6 Oz.

25.4 Oz. • White or Red

64 Oz.

French’s French Fried Onions $ 99

Juicy Juice Apple Juice $ 99

Each • XL, KS, and Pack-A-Snack

8 Count • Assorted

12 Oz. • Assorted

Juicy Juice Fruitfuls $ 99

Shurfine Mandarin Oranges ¢

10-12 Oz. • Assorted

16.5 Oz. • Assorted

.3-3.9 Oz. • Assorted

5 Lb.

8-10.25 Oz. • Assorted

24 Oz. • Assorted

16 Oz. • Assorted

No Yolk Egg Noodles 2/$

THRU 12/28/14

Healthy Harvest Whole Grain Lasagna 2/$ 12 Oz.

Planters Mixed Nuts or Cashews Wesson Canola Jello Gelatin Nestle Morsels $ 79 or Vegetable Oil or Pudding Tollhouse 5/$ $ 99 2/$ Creamette Egg Noodles IGA or Shurfine IGA or Shurfine Pam No-Stick 2/$ Frosting Flour Cooking Spray $ 69 $ 39 $ 99 Shurfine Almonds or Pistachios IGA or Shurfine IGA or Shurfine Evaporated $ 99 Cake Mix Cherry Pie Filling Milk ¢ $ 49 $ 39 Kraft Marshmallows Granulated Libby’s 100% $ 19 Sugar Pure Pumpkin $ 09 $ 79 48 Oz.

12 Oz. • Ronzoni

Hershey’s Assorted Candy Bars $ 39

16 Oz. • Assorted

Kraft Salad Dressings $ 49

Dove Chocolate Promises $ 79

8-10.3 Oz. • Assorted

10.5 Oz. • Campbell’s

10.5-15.2 Oz. • Assorted

Dole Pineapple $ 49

Lasagna, Manicotti or Jumbo Shells 2/$

Planter’s Peanuts $ 49

15.25-20 Oz.

IGA Canned Vegetables 2/$

16 Oz. • Assorted

14.5-15.25 Oz. • Assorted

McCormick Black Pepper $ 99

6 Oz. • Assorted

Swanson Broth ¢

8-16 Oz. • Creamette

10.82-15.5 Oz. • Assorted

Hunt’s Snack Pack Pudding or Juicy Gels ¢

8.8-13.7 Oz. • Assorted

4 Count • Assorted

Heinz Gravy $ 49

Welch’s Sparkling Grape Juice $ 99

6.5 Oz. • Assorted

Reddi Wip $ 99

Dairy

8 Oz. • Assorted

Pillsbury Crescent Rolls 2/$

8-13.8 Oz. • Assorted

12.4-13.9 Oz. • Assorted

Pillsbury Sweet Rolls 2/$

2 Count

Pillsbury Pie Crust $ 49

Pillsbury Breads, Pizza Crust or Breadsticks 2/$ 5 Count • Assorted • Crystal Farms

David’s Deli Bagels $ 39

1.75 Liter • Assorted

Simply Juice $ 99

8 Oz. • Original or 1/3 Less Fat

Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese Bar $ 99

8 Oz. • Assorted

Noosa Finest Yoghurt $ 69

45 Oz. • Assorted

Shedd’s Spread Country Crock $ 99

8.5-12 Oz. • Assorted

Azteca Flour Tortillas $ 29

12 Oz. • PP $3.29 • Kraft

American Cheese Singles $ 99

Shurfresh Skim Ricotta Cheese $ 99

16 Oz. • Regular or LIte

Daisy Brand Sour Cream $ 99

8 Oz. • Assorted • Crystal Farms

Soft Cream Cheese Tub $ 99

15 Oz.

Pint

Kemps Whipping Cream $ 99

16 Oz. • Assorted

Kemps Sour Cream $ 69

Quart • Regular or Fat Free

Kemps Egg Nog $ 29

32 Oz. • Assorted

Wide Awake Coffee Creamers $ 49

Pint

Kemps Half & Half ¢

12-16 Oz. • Assorted

Dean’s Dips $ 59

24 Oz. • Sliced • Tub

Shurfine Strawberries $ 99

Frozen

48 Oz. • Assorted • Kemps

19-48 Oz. • Assorted • Rhodes

Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt Scrounds $ 79

Dinner Rolls or Cinnamon Rolls $ 99

54 Oz. • Assorted • Kemps

Fat Free Sherbet $ 29

PLU 1929

28-45 Oz. • Assorted

Marie Callender’s Pies $ 99

Thru 12/28/14 11-12 Oz. • Assorted

8 Oz. • Assorted

Greent Giant Steamers $ 69

Cool Whip Topping ¢

5.67-17.10 Oz. • Assorted

10-14 Oz. • New York Brand

30 Oz.

Orv’s Tasty Toppings Garlic Bread, Toast or Bella Personals or Rolls 6/$ $ 99

Mr. Dell’s Hashbrowns $ 99

11.6-16.4 Oz. • Assorted

12 Inch • Assorted

Eggo Waffles or Pancakes $ 49

Jack’s Original Pizzas 4/$

General Merchandise 20 Count

IGA or Domestix Paper Plates $ 49

50 Count • Topcare

PM Headache Tablets $ 99

1.4-1.6 Oz. • Assorted

Fixodent Denture Cream $ 99

4 Pack • Duracell

Chinet Plates, Bowls or Trays $ 79

C Blister Pack Batteries $ 99

Bounty Basics Paper Towels $ 99

15-35 Count • Assorted

Foam Dinner or Compartment Plates $ 69 AA Blister Pack Batteries $ 99

6-8 Rolls • Assorted

Double Roll Bath Tissue $ 99

24-50 Count • IGA

10 Pack. • Duracell

12 Roll • Charmin

100 Count

IGA Plastic Cups $ 59

20 Pack • Duracell

AA Blister Pack Batteries $ 99

60-150 Count • Assorted

4 Pack • Duracell

D Blister Pack Batteries $ 99

14 Count

Tums $ 99

Prilosec Acid Reducer $ 99

5.7-14 Oz. • Assorted

5.7-10.17 Oz. • Assorted

Aussie Hair Care Products $ 49

Herbal Essences Hair Care Products $ 49

2 Pack • Duracell

9 Volt Blister Pack Batteries $ 49

8 Oz. • Topcare

Stomach Relief X-Strength $ 99

100 Oz. • Assorted

Era Liquid Laundry Detergent $ 99

10 Pack. • Duracell

AAA Blister Pack Batteries $ 99

12 Oz. • Topcare

Pink Bismuth $ 99

10 Oz. • Assorted

Vaseline Lotion $ 49

9.5-10 Oz. • Assorted

Frito Lay Lays or Wavy Lays 2/$

Snacks

7.5-8.75 Oz. • Assorted

General Mills Chex Mix, Gardettos or Bugles Snacks $ 99

7-8.5 Oz. • Assorted

Frito Lay Kettle Chips 2/$

9-13 Oz. • Assorted

Frito Lay Tostitos 2/$

8-8.5 Oz. • Assorted

Old Dutch Ripples 2/$ 88

Beverages

.5 Liter • 6 Pack • Assorted

12 Pack • Assorted

Pepsi & Mountain Dew Products 3/$

Pepsi & Mountain Dew Products 4/$

6-12 Pack • Assorted

12 Oz. • 8 Pack • Assorted

Pepsi & Mountain Dew Products 3/$

Lipton Pure Leaf or Iced Teas $ 99

3 Oz. • Assorted

32 Oz. • Assorted

Powerade ¢

24 Pack

2 Liter • Assorted

Shurfine Soda ¢

Dasani $ 99

2 Liter • Assorted

Coca Cola Products 4/$

PLU #200

Coca Cola Products 4/$

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12 Pack • Assorted

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