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Houston School Board debates levy scenarios By A ngie Rodenburg angie@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Karen Brown has served Fillmore County as county coordinator for more than 20 years. Photo provided by Karen Brown

Looking back, looking forward By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

For more than 20 years Karen Brown has served Fillmore County as its county coordinator. December 31 will be her last day of work with the county. She says she will miss the challenges, the people, and the politics, but feels the county will be in good hands with its new county coordinator, Bobbie Vickerman, who started on December 3. On December 27 there will be a retirement open house for Brown from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the courtroom. Brown and her husband Jim

have two grown daughters and four grandchildren. She and her husband, who is also retired, have plans to spend some time down south, to enjoy more time with their children and grandchildren, and to relax and fish on the river. As a freshman in high school at Peterson, Brown’s interest in politics received a boost when her teacher sent an essay she had written for an assignment to the Rushford paper. She explained she always has had an interest in politics and current events. Prior to being hired as coordinator in April 1993, she had worked for 14 years in north-

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east Iowa on welfare reform. The duties of the coordinator have evolved over the years. When she was hired, there wasn’t an EDA or a separate human resources position. The primary responsibility of the coordinator is to support the county board. None of the board members who hired her serve on today’s board. Brown related that she has worked with a total of 13 commissioners over the years. Although there is always See COUNTY Page 7 

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The Houston School Board held a meeting on December 17. At the meeting Houston High School Principal Todd Lundberg presented information on the school’s new Robotics program that is set to launch in January of 2014. Principal Lundberg told the board that hiring a coach would be imperative to the success of the program and asked the board’s permission to make a posting for the position. The initial $6,000 startup cost of the program will be covered by grants; however, the school was asked to cover the cost of the program’s travel needs, extra equipment that may be needed, and the salary of the coach which, when added together, would roughly cost $2,000. Principal Lundberg said that the program’s cost for future needs will be provided through fundraising and corporate sponsorships. He also suggested the

money for the program be provided by the Gifted & Talented budget. The board decided to discuss supporting the program further in the January meeting; however, due to time constraints the board approved the posting for a Robotics coach. Some of the board members hesitated in allowing the posting to be made before there was official board approval, but were outvoted. In the Houston School Board majority rules. A point of debate in the evening’s meeting was in regard to the levy. Interim Superintendent Rick presented his recommendation that the board choose “scenario 4” of the spreadsheet of scenarios made by Business Manager Gwen Rostad. Scenario 4 levies 50 percent of the Location Equity Revenue and also under levies in three categories. The Finance Committee also recommended scenario 4. Kevin Kelleher disagreed with the recomSee HOUSTON Page 2 

Kingsland School Board performs double duty By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The Kingsland School Board met on Monday, December 16, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. in the Kingsland Conference Room for a Truth in Taxation meeting followed by a regular school board meeting at 6:45 p.m. All school board members were present with the exception of Gwen Howard. Superintendent McDonald was also present.

The Truth in Taxation meeting involved discussing the proposed tax levy. The school board approved the proposed tax levy in the amount of 1,912,401.87. Meeting adjourned. The regular meeting was then called to order followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Consent agenda items were approved including Minute Review of the November 18, See KINGSLAND Page 8 

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mendations, feeling the need to give taxpayers a break. Kelleher favored a scenario that reduced the levy while still receiving some government aid for the school. Those opposed to that idea were concerned that the school would struggle financially should they choose to under levy. The rationale behind levying 50 percent of the Location Equity Revenue and under levying in three categories would be to provide the revenue needed to improve the district’s instructional program, integrate technology into the district curriculum and improvement plan, possibly address district safety and security needs, among many other things. Many of the school board members agreed with board member Mimi Carlson when she said, “We don’t want to spend the money just to spend it.” She went on to recommend that a lot of the revenue be

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saved in case the school was ever in a tight spot. Board member Michealeen Bonner said, “I think the taxpayers deserve a plan for the revenue.” Kevin Kelleher shared that he wanted to see how the money spent on improvements is actually helping academic achievement in a more clear and tangible way. Kelleher added that he doesn’t believe throwing money at things is necessarily going to improve student achievement. The board was fairly divided on the issue; however, Gwen Rostad reminded the board that if no decision was made by the end of the year that the levy would go through “as is” meaning they would be levying to the max, something none of the board members wanted to do. A motion was made to approve “scenario 4” and was passed by a 4 to 3 vote. Those voting “no” were Kevin Kelleher, Mimi Carlson, and Ron Evenson. Scenario 4 provided for the most aid with the least amount of tax, making it the most appealing of

the possibilities to the majority of the board. After the levy vote, Superintendent Rick went on to discuss a meeting that representatives of Houston Public Schools had with the Caledonia Public School administration. Those in attendance from Houston were Superintendent Rick, Principal Lundberg, and Principal Treptow. Those in attendance from Caledonia were Superintendent Barton and Principal DeMorett. At the meeting they discussed the potential for sharing classes beginning second semester of the 2013-14 school year and the 2014-15 school year. They discussed classes that had low enrollment and high interest for both districts. They left the meeting with an action plan and plan to continue to explore common areas of interest for their next meeting on January 27. The next school board meeting will be held on January 7, 2014 at 5:30 P.M. in the Houston High School library.

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Whalan holds cookie walk and chili feed By Barb Jeffers Tasty comfort foods could be found at the Whalan City Hall in Whalan, Minn., on Saturday, December 14, 2013 as the Whalan Taste of the Trail Committee held a Cookie Walk and Chili Feed. The event was held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. giving people plenty of time to stop in and pick out their favorite treats and then sit down for a nice warm bowl of chili with all the extras including cheese, sour cream, onions, etc. and cornbread on the side sure hit the spot on a cold winter’s day. The fundraiser was held to raise money for the Taste of the Trail event. Many different varieties of cookies and other goodies were brought in from committee members as well as others from

the community and surrounding area. Some of the types of cookies available were buckeye cookies, date filled cookies, peanut butter blossoms, and molasses cookies just to name a few of the assortment that were made especially for this event. There were nearly 150 dozen cookies donated for the Cookie Walk and they were selling quickly. One particular gentleman had come in and purchased over $60 worth of cookies and many other people bought several dozen. The cookies were weighed at a cost of $4 per pound with specialty items being priced separately. Depending on the cookie type there are quite a few cookies in a pound making the cost very reasonable and easier than baking them your-

self. Individual cookies sold for 25 cents to 75 cents each. No doubt certain buyers were stocking up for upcoming holiday festivities. In addition to cookies, there were other specialty items such as caramel corn, snack mix, and preserves. Lefse was also available, which was kindly donated by Bucky Rogers. Chili is a local staple during winter and the folks in Whalan pleased a lot of bellies throughout the day with their specially made chili. Whalan Taste of the Trail Committee members Charlotte Johnson, Jerri Gustuvson, Judy Harding, and Sheryl Stadtmueller made 18 gallons chili, which was much to the liking of hungry guests. Chili, cornbread, additional fixings and a beverage cost a very reasonable $6. Coffee and water were also available. Enjoying a lunch of chili and cornbread were Xia Peterson, age 7, Steph Jakim, Xavier Peterson, age 9, and Char Johnson during the chili feed, and Xia stated that the chili was good and Xavier said the chili was “in between my mom’s best chili and regular chili” and was enjoying the cornbread as well. Rosemary Mickelson and Reid Mickelson had both eaten chili for lunch and stated it was very good and had also picked out several kinds of cookies to take home with them. Many members of the Whalan community came together to hold this great cookie walk and chili feed and also volunteered their time to work at the event including Brittany Johnson who worked as cashier. The Whalan Taste of the Trail Committee currently consists of eight people including Jim and Jerri Gustuvson, Judy and Wes Harding, Charlotte Johnson, Russ and Sheryl Stadtmueller, and Lolly Melander.

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C ommentary Celestial navigation, a fairly simple concept By Stan Gudmundson In some ways, I am a dinosaur, the last of a specialty that has been bypassed by technology. I was trained in the art of celestial navigation using nothing but stars, the moon, the sun, and some of the planets to navigate airplanes. Celestial navigation Col. Stan is based on a Gudmundson fairly simple concept. Determine the direction a heavenly body is in degrees from true north. Then measure the height of that body, also in degrees, above the horizon. Using only this simple procedure, one can determine important information about position on earth with only one star and one only. That is the North Star (Polaris). Measure its position to the horizon in degrees and that is the exact latitude you are on. Determining position based on other celestial bodies is a little more complex. That’s because the earth is rotating. We are also in an orbit around the sun so celestial bodies change with the seasons. The corriolis effect that has to be accounted for. Think of it as water running counter-clockwise down a drain applied to a large air mass. Finally there is the little matter of being in an airplane traveling more than 500 miles per hour. Fortunately, astronomers have created reference sources (Air Almanac and HO 249 Star Volumes) containing the information we need. Other basics needed are a blank chart containing just lines of latitude and longitude to plot, among other things, course and position, celestial precomputation forms, a very accurate time, a sextant, clear skies, and a rough idea of where we are. Editorial Cartoon

We would start with what we called a DR, that is a position we anticipate being at after a period of time. For example, if we are over Hawaii heading west, we would have to be somewhere within an approximate area given direction and time. DR stands for dead reckoning and has been the basis for navigation for centuries. Still is really. Based on that position we would use our reference materials to accomplish celestial precomputations (precomps) on a form for just that. These calculations allowed us to locate the “heavenly body” we were looking for and then “shoot” it. The sextants we used had a bubble level that we positioned over an internal crosshair. We weren’t able to use the horizon as a required level reference, therefore the bubble. Using a knurled knob to position the star in the bubble in the middle of the crosshairs, we would then begin the shot exactly at a predetermined time (based on the precomps). We started an internal timer on the sextant and, by turning the knurled knob, kept the star centered in the middle of the bubble aligned in the crosshairs. At the end of two minutes, the timer would terminate the shot. Then, lining up a couple of indices, the sextants fancy internal mechanisms provided an average height of a star above the horizon. Using that number, we could then go back to the precomp and determine a “line of position.” That line of position, was drawn perpendicular to the star’s direction on the chart. We did that two more times with two other stars as close to 120 degrees apart as possible. The three lines of position form a triangle and the center is our position. That is what is called a fix, i.e. a fixed position where we know where we are. Obviously, “shooting” three stars

can’t be done at the same time. Typically we shot one 12 minutes prior to fix time, one at nine before the fix, and another six prior. Consequently, based on the speed we were flying, lines of position had to be adjusted forward to coincide for the time of the fix. This also gave us the ability to adjust the course of the aircraft at fix time if we were off track. Celestial navigation during daylight hours was less accurate since we had only the sun to use and sometimes the moon. During the day we would “shoot” the sun three times and then average those LOPs. We would compare the resulting averaged LOP with our dead reckoning position and modify the DR as much as we had confidence in our sun shots. These we called “Most Probable Positions” (MPPs). Accuracy? Well, that all depends. Turbulence was often a problem. The most important factor however, was the skill of the navigator. Some were simply brilliant and others less so. Unfortunately, as in every human endeavor, some succeeded and others didn’t. I was fortunate, I survived. Today, our navigation systems provide accuracies to within very few feet. Inches almost. We tried to be perfect but to be within about five miles at night and ten miles of a daytime celestial navigation termination point was pretty fair. That’s on just your run of the mill average sortie. The winners of the Strategic Air Command’s annual navigation competitions usually took it to another level though. The winner’s average was frequently within a couple of miles. Sometimes much closer. The British were always tough competitors. On my longest B-52 sortie I was the radar navigator (bombardier) on one of two aircraft flown from Mather AFB near Sacramento. We flew out west of the International

Date Line to do a little reconnaissance on Soviet naval vessels. We had nothing but handheld 35mm cameras but the US wanted to show the flag as it were. As the lead aircraft, we were responsible for getting both aircraft to the recon area and also for navigating back home. We were the first B-52s to ever do that. After nine or 10 hours of flying over water without any navigation aids, wandering about in the designated search area and the mission accomplished, we began our flight back home figuring that the DR position we began with was somewhere in the vicinity of a 50 or so mile circle. During daylight we used the sun and resulting MPPs and took two night celestial fixes prior to our termination point. We arrived at the end celestial navigation position within two miles and within 30 seconds of our estimated time of arrival. Not bad, not bad at all. I’d like to brag about my role on this mission but the primary credit goes to the navigator I was crewed with, the staff navigator who accompanied us, and our Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO) who operated the sextant. Okay, the pilots deserve credit too. Well, a little anyway.

Government this week •Monday, December 23, Spring Valley City Council meeting, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Monday, December 23, City of Rushford City Council meeting, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. •Monday, December 23, Chatfield City Council meeting, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Tuesday, December 24, County Board Commissioners meeting, Courthouse, 9 a.m. Schedule subject to change.

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Light Matters To the Editor, What a poignant irony that it is in these shortest, dark days we gratefully celebrate the gift of the infinite and brightest of lights as manifest in the Christ. His unique biological life story - His origin, His counsel and works, His ascension “conveys a cycle of genesis, development and destiny wholly focused on life as eternal spiritual light, the essence of His Father and the substance of all personality beings as spirit forms, including man. The kingdom of God is within, Luke. 17: 21. Therein resides our brotherhood! Our highest celebratory act of honor toward Him from this season onward would be to live as beacons of the same Creator endowed light He possessed and taught that we also embody. Let us consider throwing aside every earthly perception of our fellows as another, as He did when He beckoned those without sin to cast the first stone, or, in the field worker parable, that the first arriving worker take his pay and go while the last to come shall receive the same pay at the Owner’s discretion. Let us see one anothers inner light, inner worth, as was His criteria. In the sacredness of love and light, let us humbly say, Happy Birthday, Son of God, Son of Man! Spirit of Quest Robert and Monica Hatch Lanesboro, MN

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C ommentary Congress still isn’t being responsible and spending. It has left unemployment benefits unresolved, immigration reform unresolved, tax reform unresolved, and action on climate change unresolved. This lack of productivity makes me wonder if Congress can address truly hard challenges without a crisis before it. Mind you, some legislators take pride in how unproductive Congress has been. They argue that the less the government does, the better. But given Congress’s pathetically low standing in the polls, it’s clear that most Americans don’t agree. They don’t like incompetence, as their response to the botched rollout of the Affordable Care Act suggests, and they really don’t like people who dodge their responsibilities, which is what Congress’s ineffectiveness amounts to. Unlike many members of Congress, Americans seem to understand that things that ought to be done are not getting done, and that there are real costs to inaction. We’re in a competitive race with China for world leadership, and whether we like it or not, others around the globe are comparing our two governments. The attractiveness of the American model is under challenge, and our political dysfunction is a serious handicap. As the Wall Street Journal put it recently, a superpower that isn’t sure it can fund its government or pay its bills is not in a position to lead. And because problems aren’t getting addressed, others are stepping into the breach at home, too — but with less transparency, less accountability, and less flexibility. The Fed is doing the heavy lifting on the economy. The Supreme Court is essentially legislating. Executive

By Lee H. Hamilton Congress is winding down its historically unproductive session with a small flurry of activity. It’s a welcome change, but so long overdue that it can’t possibly make up for what should have been accomplished on Capitol Lee H. Hill this year. Hamilton The problem is that for too long, members of Congress have been working hard at everything except the one thing they should have been working hard at: legislating. They’ve been so unproductive that they’ve actually threatened our world standing and our domestic well-being. To be sure, they are moving incrementally. Gridlock is breached, but not broken. The likelihood is that Congress will pass a defense bill. It reached a small-scale budget agreement that undoes a bit of the damage caused by the sequester. It is finally starting to work through a list as long as your arm of judicial and executive-branch confirmations, but only because Senate Democrats decided they had to change the rules if they wanted to fill long-unfilled government appointments. Yet the list of what Congress hasn’t done is sobering. There’s no food-stamp reauthorization or waterways construction bill. It passed a one-month extension to the farm bill, but that falls far short of the certainty this crucial economic sector needs. There’s no lasting solution to the debt ceiling problem. Almost nothing has been done about the fundamental gap between taxes

branch agencies are trying to handle massively difficult challenges through executive orders. State and local governments have decided that even on issues they can’t truly address effectively, like immigration, they’re on their own. When asked about all this, congressional leaders tend to blame the other house, arguing that they’ve done their best but the other side has bottled up their efforts. All I can say is, finger-pointing is not an excuse, it’s an admission of failure. A leader’s responsibility is to enact legislation, not just get a bill through the house of Congress he or she controls. Legislating is tough, demanding work. It requires many hours of conversation about differences, commonalities, and possible solutions. It demands patience, mutual respect, persistence, collegiality, compromise, artful negotiation, and creative leadership. Especially when Congress is so divided. Yet when Congress meets only episodically throughout the year, when it often works just three days a week and plans an even more relaxed schedule in 2014, when the House and Senate give themselves just one overlapping week this month to resolve huge questions of public policy, you can only come to one conclusion: They’re not really willing to work hard at legislating. A last-minute flurry of bills offers hope, but it’s going to take a lot more work to convince the country that Congress knows how to live up to its responsibilities. Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

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Rep. Davids: Minnesota’s economy looks good, for now By Jason Wenisch ST. PAUL, Minn. – Following the announcement that Minnesota is projected to see a $1 billion budget surplus for the remainder of the 2014-25 budget cycle, State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) said he was pleased with the good news. “I think this projection continues to reflect the success we had with the 2011 tax bill,” said Davids, the former chairman of the Minnesota House Taxes Committee. “There hasn’t been a negative budget forecast since that bill became law, so I’m pleased with the progress.” Of the $1.086 billion projection, Davids said $246 million would be used to pay off the remainder of Minnesota’s school budget shift. Another $15 million would then be transferred to the state’s airports fund, an area where the Legislature had borrowed money in 2008. Roughly $825 million would remain if this surplus projection remains accurate. Davids said the 2013 budget crafted by the Democratic-led

legislature and Governor Dayton increased spending by more than $3 billion, and forced $2.1 billion in tax increases on all hardworking Minnesotans. As this budget has only been in place for a few months, Davids said the true impact of these decisions is unknown. “When you consider we now have a nearly $40 billion state budget, the $1 billion surplus projection isn’t quite as impressive as it used to be,” Davids said. “We’ll know whether this surplus prediction is going to come true following the next economic forecast in February,” Davids continued. “There’s no doubt the economy is getting stronger, but my concern is that the Democratic 2013 tax bill is built on a house of cards. Once the impact of their job killing tax increases is felt, it’s possible things could change for the worse. But for now, I’m pleased we have this projected surplus and am hopeful if it remains that Governor Dayton follows through on his promise to eliminate unneeded business tax increases.”

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Preston approves feasibility study to cost $2,500 to $3,000. The Utility Commission would fund half of the cost of the study. The study will also be used for grant applications if it is found to be cost effective to develop the site to fund part of the necessary infrastructure. The EDA plans a second option agreement with Doherty for the parcel above the Industrial site for a potential veterans care center. Forestville Trail eminent domain case ends On July 8, 2013 District Court Judge Jeffrey Thompson effectively reversed his ruling that he made over a year before. He decided that the state statute didn’t independent-

By Karen Reisner At the December 16 Preston city council meeting a feasibility study to determine the cost of infrastructure for a future industrial park on the Robert Doherty property south of the intersection of Highways 16 and 52 was approved contingent on an option agreement with Doherty. The next step now is for the EDA to negotiate the option. Cathy Enerson, representing the EDA Board, explained there are two businesses interested in locating at the site, which has recently been rezoned Industrial. The study will determine sewer, water, and other infrastructure costs and is expected

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ly authorize this trail segment. The ruling was in favor of the Snyders and Ristaus. The meeting was closed to discuss litigation concerning the eminent domain case which had been brought by the city of Preston against the Snyders and Ristaus to obtain land for the last leg of a state trail from Preston to Forestville State Park. The meeting was later reopened. The council then authorized the City of Preston to pay Ristau-Snyder attorneys (Peterson, Logren, and Kilbury) $85,165.79 for attorney fees, costs, and disbursements as ordered by the court. This ends the litigation that has been through numerous court proceedings over the last four years. Other business in brief •The 2014 levy for the City of Preston in the amount of $708,803 was approved. This represents a 5.3 percent increase or $36,078. Over half of the increase or 3.1 percent is related to new bonding costs for the large street improvement project being planned. Councilmen David Collett and Robert Maust insisted the National Trout Center should manage its own budget and business by paying their own bills. Maust said that he wasn’t advocating pulling the city’s funding or support, but just that they run their own business. City Attorney Dwight Luhmann suggested it was alright for the NTC board to be responsible for their own day to day business as long as there is still the joint nature of the project with the city. All the NTC expenses are to be consolidated to a single line item (251 account). The city’s support is to be dispersed on a monthly basis. The total going to the NTC from the EDA and city combined monthly would be about $2,500. •Authorization was given to repair the 2006 B-ambulance rig at a cost up to $4,000. The city is planning to purchase a new ambulance for $175,000 minus trade available in late February. The trade-in value of the B-rig is $20,000 not running and $28,000 running. •The purchase of a replacement wood chipper was approved for the state bid price of $27,937. The cost will be shared 50-50 with the Utility Commission. Jim Bakken explained that the old 1990 chipper had a major breakdown. •The hire of three individuals interested in taking EMT classes was approved. The new hires include Grace Tienter, Kelly Whittington, and Heather Everson. •Ambulance rates were increased as recommended by Ryan Throckmorton. The new rates will be $650 for the base rate ($50 increase) and $12 per loaded mile ($1.50 increase). •The proposals for the official newspapers for 2014 were nearly identical. The council approved the Republican Leader and Bluff Country Reader as the official paper. The Fillmore County Journal has been for the past two years. •Luhmann Law, LLC will be the city attorney for 2014 with an annual retainer of $18,000. •City Hall will close at 12 noon on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

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room for improvement, she seemed comfortable with how she will be leaving things and stressed the public expects the county to operate as lean and efficient as possible. Perhaps the most obvious change over the years has been an explosion of technology. In 1993 a typewriter was used to record the county board’s minutes. Brown pointed to the implementation of the electronic document management system for social services that allows secure access to information and improved efficiency as an example of the continuing movement toward more electronic documents. Karen Brown received the Joe Ries Excellence in County Management Award from the Association of County Administrators in 2008. She acknowledged that this recognition from her peers was a

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high point. The lowest point was the flood of 2007. Brown remembered how hard it was to see so many people suffering. The county worked to provide services and to get information out during and after the disaster. Brown, whose husband is a veteran, was part of the cooperative effort to make the Southeast Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery a reality. The foresight to donate the land, which would have had significant value, will bring an economic value to the area forever. Finally, Brown maintained there is always a push-pull with the media. She acknowledges an effort to build a relationship with the media by providing the information she could and protecting the information which needed protection. For this reporter, she has always been willing to answer questions and has been helpful in clarifying information.

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Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department settles new contract with Wykoff By Jackie Horsman An updated contract with the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department was approved at the December 9 Wykoff City Council meeting. The previous contract had been in effect for over 20 years and needed language updates and a liability clause to comply with the League of Minnesota Cities. The new contract comes in at $24,000 a year paid to the Sheriff’s Department for services; the same as the previous contract. However, the patrol time will be cut in half, two hours a day, but will still remain as seven days a week. The Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department will also help enforce ordinances for the city. Councilman Rocky Vreeman asked if the two hours a day would be served consecutively and was told by a representative from the Sheriff’s Department that it would be throughout the course of a day at various times. The new water treatment center was reported to finally be back on track by Kevin Graves, a representative from WHKS; the company the city hired to engineer the new plant. It is expected that new bids will be advertised in January, 2014

and opened in February. Rural Development was hopeful the City of Wykoff could secure additional national grant money that was not previously available. There is still a need for applicants to fill the Class B license position needed to operate the new plant. The council was visited by Steve Bushman, who has all the qualifications needed for the new job but is currently a consultant. Bushman offered his services to the city in training a new employee and overseeing the project. He shared his insight, noting that a Class B candidate would warrant possibly 60-70k a year in wages. He warned that hiring someone just out of school would mean they were a Class D operator and it would take five years to achieve a Class B license. Bushman would strictly be a consulting supervisor giving directives, handling all test results and identifying the needs of the plant. He left the council with some things to think about and a proposed contract for his services, which included the payment of any additional classes needed along the way. Councilman Comstock expressed the need for a new microwave at the community

center. He had researched and found a replacement for $49. Councilman Grabau made a motion to purchase the new appliance and Councilman Vreeman seconded the motion. It was decided that City Clerk Davis would send a letter to a property owner on the northeast side of town after she was visited by the MPCA with a complaint. The MPCA representative reported to Davis the property had several TV’s and a few mattresses that were not properly disposed of on their property. Councilman Vreeman made a motion to send a violation letter and Councilman Comstock seconded. A resident had contacted Councilman Comstock concerning winter parking and their inability to see when backing out of their driveway because of vehicles parked on the street. Councilman Mitch Grabau asked if the resident had filed a formal complaint to which Comstock replied they had not. Grabau told the council they did not need to address the issue without a formal complaint and urged residents to file complaints if they want the council to resolve the issues. There was no further discussion concerning the matter.

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teachers then demonstrated a program they have been using with the kids by having each school board member take a math test on iPads. Finance/Facilities met December 12, 2013 and had a discussion with Custom Alarm, looked at facility software, discussed LeRoy declining to form a football cooperative, and received an update from the business manager. Curriculum/Personnel met on December 12, 2013. The contract for the head custodian is almost done. Mr. Priebe gave an update on position openings. The special education director spoke about the need for a paraprofessional. A bus driver position will be posted as well as an Art Club advisor. Superintendent McDonald spoke to the committee about the My Foundations program. Policy/PR met on November 26, 2013 and discussed the first and second readings and also discussed the World’s Best Workforce. Hecimovich was absent but had turned in a written report in which he discussed the My Foundations Program stating that Kingsland High School is looking into this program. Priebe reported that the “Give Thanks, Give Back” Food Drive

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ian Housker; and a brother Odell Aasum. Funeral services were on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at the Darlene J. Baker Darlene J. Baker, age 82, of Mabel, Hesper Lutheran Church in Hesper, Minn., died Sunday, December 15, Iowa with the Reverend Matt Lar2013 at Tweeten Lutheran Health son officiating. Burial was in the Hesper Lutheran Cemetery. Care in Spring Grove, Minn. Robert Louis Boehmke Darlene was Robert Louis Boehmke 84, born October of Rushford, Minn. died Friday, 22, 1931 in December Spring Grove 13, 2013 at to James and Winona Health Esther (Nelin Winona, son) Aasum. She attended Darlene J. Baker Minn. Robert was the Hesper OctoSchool in Hesper, Iowa and gradu- born ated from the Mabel High School ber 5, 1929 in Wiscoy Townin 1949. Robert Louis On June 30, 1951 she married ship, Minn. to Boehmke Paul Baker in Mabel. They lived in Carl and Hazel the Prosper and Mabel areas until (Feine) Boehmke. He was baptized moving into Mabel in 1988 when at St. John Lutheran Church in she began, and continued, working Hart, Minn. Robert grew up in at the Green Lea Manor Nurs- Hart and attended St. John Paroing Home as a certified nursing chial School. He farmed with his assistant. Paul passed away April father at Hart for several years. He 14, 2004. She enjoyed playing the worked at Fiberite in Winona for organ, reading, cats, and attending a few years and then became a contractor working in the Rushford her grandsons’ activities. Darlene survived by a daugh- area for over 40 years. He loved ter Gretchen (Kenneth) Anderson working in his vegetable and flower of Spring Grove; a son Darrin of garden, selling his produce and Mabel; two grandsons Kevin and often times giving it away. He Brian Anderson of Spring Grove; was a sports fan and loved cheering nieces and nephews; and sister-in on his favorite teams: the Packers, laws Laura Boice of Decorah, Iowa, Cubs and Twins, and also enjoyed and Lorraine Baker of Waterloo, following local sports teams. In his Iowa. She was preceded in death retirement he was busy watching by her parents; husband, Paul; two the birds outside his window, putsisters Jeanette Aasum, and Viv- ting puzzles together, and watching

his flowers bloom. Robert belonged to St Mark Lutheran Church where he served on many church boards. Survivors include his wife Maxine of 61 years, five children: Debra Manion of Big Lake, Minn., Gloria (Rich) Urbich of Minnesota City, Minn., Lynne (Allen) Eide of Savage, Minn., Cindy (Tom) McManimon of Chatfield, Minn., and Scott Boehmke of Rushford. 3 sisters: Shirley Bublitz of Henderson Nev., Roberta Anderson of Rushford, Marcella Boehmke of Winona, Minn.; two brothers: Charles Boehmke of Rushford and Louis Boehmke of Lake City, Minn.; 11 grandchilden and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ellen; one grandchild, Kari Eide; son-in-law Gerald Manion; and his parents. The funeral service for Robert was on Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Rushford with the Rev. Merlin Stephan officiating. Visitation was on Tuesday, at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford and one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at the church. Brian T. Boelter Brian T. Boelter, age 45, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away Monday, December 16, 2013 at his home. On June 10, 1968, Brian was born to Gary and Lois (Capelle) Boelter in Rochester, Minn. In 1986, Brian graduated from Spring Valley High School. He attended four years of college, graduated from Mankato State with a business degree, and

held various jobs in management and sales. On May 14, 1994, Brian was united in marriage to Kim Akers, and they were later divorced. Together they have two daughters, Kaylee, age 16, and Ashlee, age 13. Brian T. Boelter Brian enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on old cars. He always spoke highly of his girls, and family was always special and a priority in his life. Brian is survived by his daughters Kaylee and Ashlee Boelter of Spirit Lake, Iowa, parents, Gary and Lois Boelter of Spring Valley, siblings Brett (Krista) Boelter of Zumbrota, Minn., Denise (Eric “Ric”) Root of St. Charles, Minn., and Lisa (Jason) Johnson of White Bear Lake, Minn., and nieces and nephews, Caden Boelter, Brekken Boelter, Lindsey Root, Tyler Root, Linnea Johnson, Treyton Lanning, Maddex Lanning, Hadlee Lanning, Reeyin Lanning, Kendall Halbakken, Mesa O’Byrne, and Sedona O’Byrne. He is preceded in death by his grandparents and nephew Carsten Boelter. Funeral services for Brian Boelter were on Friday, December 20, 2013 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Spring Valley, Minn. with Father Marreddy Pothireddy officiating. Burial took place at St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery.

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Helen J. Burk Helen J. Burk, 85, of Chatfield, Minn. died Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Helen Josephine Lynch Burk was born November 29, 1928, in Elmira Twp, Chatfield to Daniel E. and Claire H. (Manahan) Lynch. She graduated from Helen J. Burk St. Charles High School in 1946. She then went to work for the Bell Telephone Company as an operator. She worked at Mayo Clinic from 1978-1990. On April 30, 1948, Helen married Robert Duane Burk at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield. The couple made their home in Chatfield where she was a member of the Altar Society-Veronica/Theresa Division. She enjoyed playing bingo, going for rides, and crossword puzzles. Helen was blessed to live in the same house for over 60 years on North Main Street in Chatfield. Helen is survived by six children: Robert (Mary) Burk of Eyota, Minn.; Daniel (Cheryl) Burk of Chatfield; G. Thomas (Ellyn Erickson) Burk of Madelia, Minn.; William (Sheila) Burk of Chatfield; Judy (Kirk) Finseth of St. Charles; and Patricia “Sis” (boyfriend Dan) Stenzel of Rochester; Brother in Law Marvin Pettey; Sister in Law Roberta Manahan; See OBITUARIES Page 9 

Fillmore County Church Directory Fillmore County Journal • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Perfect Glossy • Preston MN 507.251.5297 A rendahl Lutheran Church....………………………Sundays - 10:30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 Assembly Of God Church.….………………………Sundays - 10:00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church.……..…Fri. - 8:30am & Sat. - 5:00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church./.………………………Sundays - 9:00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church.…….…………Sundays - 10:45am & 6:00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church.....…………Sundays - 9:00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church……………..Sundays - 8:00am & 9:30am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield 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 Elstad Lutheran Church...……………………………Sundays - 10:30am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……………………Sundays - 10:00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..……Sat. - 5:00pm & Sun. - 9:00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church...…Sundays - 8:30am & 10:30am 19127 County 8, 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 - 9:00am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318 First Presby terian Church..…………………………Sundays - 10:00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran....…………………………………Sundays - 9:00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church...………………Sundays - 8:30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4456 Garness Trinity Lutheran...…………………………Sundays - 11:00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905

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Grace Lutheran Church..……………………………Sundays - 9:00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…………………......Sundays - 9:00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church..…………………Sundays - 10:00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2546 Harmony United Methodist Church..……………..Sundays - 10:30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henry town Lutheran Church.…………………………Sun. - 10:30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church.……………….Sundays -9:00am 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 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 New Life Victory Church……………………………Sundays - 9:30am 225 3rd Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3525 Newburg United Methodist Church 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran.……………………………Sundays - 10:30am 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 Presby terian Church ………………………Sundays - 8:30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church ………………..Sundays - 8:30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2503 R iver Of Life Regional Church 220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853 Root Prairie Lutheran Church ……………………Sundays - 10:30am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4455 Root R iver Church of the Brethren ………………Sundays - 10:00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4772 Root R iver Community Church …………………Sundays - 10:30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074

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Brother in Law Darrell Burk; She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, four step grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren She is preceded in death by her husband Robert, five siblings: Delores McBroom, Lorraine Meyer, Gerald Lynch, Donald Lynch, & Katherine Pettey; and and two great grandsons, Tanner & Tate Stewart. A funeral mass was on Saturday, December 14 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield with Father Patrick Ahrens officiating. Visitation was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery in Chatfield. Paul Emerson Erickson Paul Emerson Erickson, 63, of Rochester, Minn. and formerly of Byron, Minn., died on Thursday, December 12, 2013, at the Golden Living West Care Center in Rochester. Paul was born on August 1, 1950, in La Crosse, Wis. to Hollis and Marilyn (Johnson) Erickson. He was raised in Rochester and graduated from Rochester Mayo High School in 1968. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1973, serving as an aircraft mechanic on the U.S. Hancock. Paul married Sandra Ronnenberg. Sandra survives Paul. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, and metal detecting. Paul was a member of the Byron American Legion, Zumbro Valley Treasure Hunters Club, and the Aeries Eagles Club of Belfair, Wash. Besides being survived by Sandra, Paul is also survived by his son, Thomas Erickson of Byron; granddaughter, Autumn Rose Erickson; brother, Mark (Debi) Erickson of Rochester; two sisters: Mary (Bruce) Kennedy of Rochester, and Jackie (Roger) Todalen of Austin, Minn.; and by his step-father, Pete (Duane) Johnson of Rochester. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Cynthia Colbenson. There was a graveside service with military honors on Tuesday, December 17, at West Grace Lutheran Cemetery in Peterson, Minn. Visitation was on Tuesday at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford, Minn. Michael Dan Fjetland Michael Dan Fjetland, 51, of Harmony, Minn., died Sunday, December 8, 2013, as a result of an airplane crash in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Michael was born January 5, 1962, in Belmond, Iowa, to Michael Dan Larry & Ruby Fjetland (Gunsallas) Fjetland. He lived at Corwith, Iowa, before moving with his family to a farm outside of LeRoy, Minn. in 1974. He graduated from LeRoyOstrander High School in 1980. Michael farmed near Harmony from 1980 to present. He also had worked at Hormel in Austin, Minn. for a few years at the start of his farming career. He had other business interests in Wyoming and Ari-

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zona. He married Susan Kay (Phillips) Fjetland on October 3, 1987, and they later divorced. They had two sons, Matthew and Lucas. His passions were spending time with his sons and flying his planes. He will always be remembered for his famous hugs and his shenanigans. He was an incredible uncle who made sure he spent memorable times with each of his nieces and nephews. He will be extremely missed by all. He is survived by his sons, Matthew Fjetland of Rochester, Minn., and Lucas Fjetland of Harmony; parents Larry & Ruby Fjetland of Edgemont, Ariz.; sisters Julie Fjetland of Lake City, Minn. and Lori (Randy) Back of Fountain, Minn.; nieces and nephews, Nicole (Jason) Howard of Spring Valley, Minn., Dustin Thorson (Gena Anway) of Kasson, Minn., Tyler Back of Fountain, Trista Back Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Danielle (Lance) Peters of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Makayla Fjetland of Zumbro Falls, Minn.; and great-neice and nephew Ayden and Emma Howard. Visitation was on Sunday, December, 22 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 23rd at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Spring Valley with Pastors Dennis Timmerman and Laura Fladten leading the service. There will be a luncheon at the church following the service. Burial will be in the spring with a private family ceremony. Wesley Dean Idso Wesley Dean Idso, 83, of Chatfield, Minn., died on Saturday, December 14, 2013 from complications of Alzheimers Disease at Chatfield Care and Rehabilitation Center, where he had been a resident since April of 2012. Wesley was born on June 13, 1931 in Alden, Iowa., the second son born to Torval Wesley Dean Idso and Minnie (Lehmeier) Idso. When Wes was just a toddler, Torval packed the family into a small car, in the middle of winter, and made the move to the Pleasant Grove area, where Wes would spend the rest of his life. He attended rural schools and graduated from Stewartville High School in 1949. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1951, serving most of his duty as a radioman aboard the USS Cassien Young in the Mediterranean. Following his discharge in 1953 he returned to Pleasant Grove to farm. Wesley married Joan Ready on December 16, 1956 at the Pleasant Grove Church of Christ and thus began a partnership that spanned the next 57 years. They farmed for a number of years, before moving to Rochester and after a time living there, moved to rural Chatfield where they built a house and have continued to make their home. Wes was employed at Mayo Clinic’s Institute Hills and at Marigold Dairy, both in Rochester. Joan was employed for nine years at Donald-

son’s Department Store in Rochester and was a 27 year employee at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Following his retirement, Wes was free to pursue his hobby of collecting toys and building scale replica steam tractors and threshing machines. His tinkering was raised to an art form and some of his replicas and dioramas were featured in national magazine articles and newspapers and included in local history museums. His collection knew no bounds and eventually took up a good portion of the basement. His dream to open a museum for his collection came to fruition in 1989 in Harmony, Minn. where he and Joan owned and operated the Harmony Toy Museum until Wes’s health made him retire for good. He enjoyed family vacations to historical sites, reading, going to coffee, visiting and time spent with family during the holidays and get-togethers. Wesley is survived by his wife – Joan and was the proud father of six children – Greg (DelMarie) of Kasson, Minn.; Jeff (Sarah) of Rochester, Minn.; Doug of Rochester; Julie (Lon) Golberg of Rochester; Jennifer (Tony) Christanson of Goodhue, Minn.; Steve (DaNett) of Rochester; and proud grandfather of 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers - Dale, Wayne and Herb, one granddaughter and two great grandchildren. The funeral service for Wesley was on Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at Pleasant Grove Church of Christ in Pleasant Grove, Minn. with Rev. Isaac Karow officiating.

Share your thoughts at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com sisters. Services for George were on Friday, December 20, 2013 at Rushford Lutheran Church. Visitation was at Hoff Funeral Home in Rushford on Thursday, December 19, 2013. Burial will be held at a later date at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery.

US Navy in the Pacific Theatre on the USS Bullard, a destroyer, during WWII. Tom married Inez Manning October 7, 1951, in the Baptist church in Spring Valley. The couple made their Thomas K. home in Grand Minnich Meadow, Minn. and moved to Spring Valley in 1960. He started Tom’s Transfer a trucking business in Spring Valley around 1960, which the couple operated until the early 1980’s. Following that, he worked for a number of area businesses Prior to starting his own business he had been an employee of Witte trucking. Inez died May 21, 2009. He had spent time recently rehabilitating at Ostrander Care and Rehab. Tom was a member of the Spring Valley American Legion and VFW, the Spring Valley Sportsman’s Club and the area coon hunter’s organization. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and loved raising and training dogs. He is survived by one daughter, Christine (Mark) Sass of Chanhassen, Minn., one son, Steven of Spring Valley; four grandchildren; two sisters, Kate Trembley and Jolle Davis; and four brothers, LeRoy (Marie), Max (Marlys), Doug (Kaye) and Harley (Helen) Minnich. He was preceded in death by his wife, four sisters and two brothers. The funeral was on Friday, December 20, 2013, at the First Baptist Church in Spring Valley with Pastor Joe Haynes officiating. He was be cremated following the funeral service and burial of his ashes will be in the Spring Valley Cemetery at a later date.

Dora Kammer Dora Kammer, 87, of Chatfield, Minn., died Saturday, December 14, 2013 at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Dora was born May 13, 1926 in rural Fountain, Minn. to Baldwin and Effa (Strom) Skrukrud. She attend school in Chatfield and Dora Kammer graduated from Chatfield High School. She then married Donald W. Kammer on July 12, 1948 at Chatfield Lutheran Church. Dora was active in her church, Chatfield Lutheran Church serving in WELCA, the choir, and teaching Sunday school. She enjoyed music, reading, baking, spending time outdoors, and volunteering in the Chatfield Public Schools. She was also fond of quilting, baking lefse, and other Norwegian goodies for the church bazaar. Her grandchildren were the bright stars of her life. She loved to attend many of her grandchildren’s activities. Survivors include two children, Mark (Suzan) Kammer of Eden Prairie, Minn. & Eric (Patricia) Kammer George W. Judy of Chatfield. Three grandchildren George W. Judy, age 94, formerly also survive. of Whalan, Minn., died Monday, Dora is preceded in death by her December parents; husband Donald on April 16, 2013, at 10, 1993 and three brothers Norman, Good ShepClifton, and Lester. herd Lutheran A memorial service celebrating Home. the life of Dora was on Wednesday, Gregory A. Nelson George was December 18 at Chatfield Lutheran Gregory A. Nelson, age 63, of born March 17, Church in Chatfield with Pastor Decorah, Iowa, died Monday, 1919 in SpringMark Docken officiating. Visitation December 16, field, South took place on Wednesday at the 2013 at RochDakota. In George W. Judy church. Burial followed the service ester MethodOctober of 1941 George served for at Chatfield Cemetery. ist Hospital the US army until December of 1945. in Rochester, During World War II George was Minn. after a Thomas K. Minnich stationed on the Aleutian Island and Thomas K. Minnich, age 88, of courageous five the Philippine Islands. After return- Spring Valley, Minn., died Sunday, year battle with ing to the US he was united in mar- December 15, 2013, at the Ostrander cancer. Gregory A. riage to Etta Mae Good. Together Care and Rehab. Greg was Nelson they farmed in rural Whalan and Tom was born June 26, 1925, in born June 12, raised one daughter, Karla. Coon Rapids, Iowa, the son of Guy 1950 in Spring Grove, Minn. to As a World War II veteran, George and Edna (Ridgeway) Minnich. The Alvin and Eleanor (Trimble) Nelson. was very proud to serve as a com- family moved to Minnesota when he See OBITUARIES Page 11  mander for the American Legion was a young boy. He served with the for many years. He always felt honored to perform military honors for Canton Santa Day Thank You! countless veterans. One of George’s favorite pastimes was watching the We would like to say a BIG “Thank You” to all who genMinnesota Twins. In his later years erously donated, attended and contributed in any way to during the baseball season, he would Canton Santa Day 2013. Special thanks to Santa & Mrs. watch almost everyday. He also Claus for stopping for a visit. Jake & Lizzy Hershberger enjoyed going to watch the Whalan Family for the wagon rides and Marc Prestby fast pitch softball team. As a caring for announcing. Last, but certainly not least, to all the Elves. From wrapping to baking to photos and all the good stuff in between. father and grandfather he will be Everyone’s hard work and efforts are greatly appreciated. sadly missed. Wishing you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Jane & Jackie George is survived by his daughter, Karla (Ellsworth) Holland of Ace Telephone Hanks Clock Shop Auto By Owners Harmony Foods Rushford, Minn.; grandchildren, Bergey Repair Harmony Greenhouse Terry (Mona) Holland of League Bonnie Fossum J&L Trucking City, Texas and Lisa (Bobby) Mort Canton American Legion Kingsley Mercantile Canton Heating and Cooling Mabel Flowers and Gifts of Chambersburg, Pa.; four greatCanton Pub Newman Heating and Cooling grandchildren; and many nieces and Carl and Virginia Ernst Prestby Auction Service nephews. City of Canton Preston Farm and Dairy He is preceded in death by his Country Side Auto Richard and Donivee Johnson Davis Construction TJs Café wife, Etta Mae; infant son, Galen First Southeast Bank of Canton Tri County Electric Francis; and all of his brothers and Gary Ward Trucking Villager Drive In

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W. “Squirrel” Simonson were on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Continued from Page 10 the Bear Creek Lutheran Church He grew up in the Mabel area and – Frankford Township, Mower graduated from the Mabel-Canton County with Pastor Larry Iverson High School in 1968. officiating. Burial was in the church On February 1, 1969 he married cemetery. Deb Sollien at the Hesper Lutheran Church. They lived in Canton, the Charles Tollefsrud Mabel area, and then settled in Hes- Charles Tollefsrud, age 91, of per where they have been for 40 years. Mabel, Minn., formerly of Decorah, He worked at the Mabel Creamery Iowa, died on Wednesday, Decemfor 17 years, at Luther College as a ber 11, 2013, at the Green Lea boiler operator, NFO, TruValue, and Manor in Mabel. American Home Patient. Charles William Tollefsrud was He was a member of the Hes- born on October 20, 1922, the son of per Lutheran Church, and enjoyed Jorgen (George) Truman and Selma watching the Minnesota Gophers, Marian (Hebranson) Tollefsrud near Vikings, and Twins, their annual Hesper, Iowa in Winneshiek County, camping trips up north, fishing, Iowa. He was baptized on December crossword puzzles, Cribbage, and 3, 1922, at the Mabel First Lutheran spending time with his family and Church in Mabel and confirmed at friends, especially his grandchildren Big Canoe Lutheran Church in 1937. and the Hesper kids. He attended rural schools through Greg is survived by wife Deb; sons the eighth grade. His mother died Scott (Brenda Kuhn) of Stewartville, when he was 13 years old and from Minn. and Rick (Stacy Storlie) of then on, he worked for different Stewartville, Minn.; four grandchil- people in the area to help make dren; one great grandchild; mother money. Eleanor Nelson of Mabel; siblings On November 28, 1944, he was Arlene (Terry) Olerud of Spring united in marriage to Ruth Lucille Grove, Minn., Charles Nelson of Rustad on at St. John’s Lutheran Spring Grove, Darlene (Dick) Juve Church in Locust, Iowa. From of Decorah, Robert (Judy) Nelson February 17, 1945 to August 31, of Mabel, Gary (Colleen) Nelson 1946, he served in the United States of Mabel and Marlene Nelson of Army in the 7th Infantry Division, Waterloo, Wis.; and many nieces 17th Infantry Regt., also in the Asiand nephews. atic – Pacific Theater/Japan. He He was preceded by father Alvin returned following the service and Nelson; two nephews Troy Folke- was engaged in farming in the Decdahl and Curt Wennes; sister in law orah area until moving to Rochester, Sandy Nelson, brother in law Gary Minnesota, 1965, where he was a Wennes. carpenter. He helped build the top Funeral services were on Friday, floors of the Guggenheim Building December 20, 2013 at the Hesper at Mayo Clinic. Lutheran Church in Hesper with They lived there until 1972, the Reverend Matt Larson officiat- when they moved to Hiawatha, ing. Burial was in the Hesper Public Iowa, where he started his own busiCemetery. Visitation was on Thurs- ness “Chuck’s Sanitary Service.” He day at the Hesper Lutheran Church retired in 1985 and then they moved in Hesper. in April 1991 to Decorah where they built their retirement home. Due to Darrell W. “Squirrel” Simonson health reasons, they moved to The Darrell “Squirrel” Simonson, age Meadows Assisted Living Facility 71, of Grand Meadow, Minn., died in Mabel on July 9, 2005. Charles Monday December 16, 2013 at the entered the Green Lea Manor NursGrand Meadow ing Home in October 2007. He Health Care loved to dance and he and wife, Center where Ruth, went to Matters several times he had resided a month in their younger years. for a short time. Even though he was confined to a He was born wheelchair, Judy Vickerman, Activin Grand Meadity Director at Green Lea said that ow on June 16, he still had the “beat,” with his 1942 to Leland hands and feet keeping time to Darrell W. Simonson and the music. Charles enjoyed camp“Squirrel” Bernice (Skaring and trout fishing. They took Simonson en) Simonson. many trips to Phoenix, Ariz. for the Darrell attended and graduated winter months, to visit son, Daryl, from Grand Meadow High School until his health started to fail in in 1960 and attended Mankato State 2000. He also enjoyed when the for two years. He was united in mar- grandchildren came to visit. Durriage to Deborah Peterson on August ing his stay at Green Lea Manor, he 26, 1972 at Union Prairie Church enjoyed Bingo, and any old time – Lanesborro, Minn. Darrell was music, especially Polka music and employed by T&M Underground the Jim Busta Band. Charles was a and Mastec. He retired in 2004. member of the Washington Prairie Darrell enjoyed hunting, fishing, Lutheran Church. camping and playing cribbage. He Charles is survived by his eight was also an avid drummer, playing children: Cheryl Fish, Shell Rock, in “The Pea Pickers” for 35 years. Iowa; Carol (Marvin) Gunderson, Darrell is survived by his chil- Spring Grove, Minn.; Barbara (Tom) dren; Shane (Loni) Simonson of Davis, Canton, Minn.; Linda (Leo) Spring Valley, Minn., Stacy (Bruce) Zeig, New Ulm, Minn.; Daryl (Fran) Williams of Milford, Kan. and Tollefsrud, Peoria, Ariz.; Rhonda Ryan (Kasey) Simonson of Elkton, (Mike) Stepanek, Cedar Rapids, Minn., six grandchildren and one Iowa; Janet Mottet, Cedar Rapids; great grandchild. He was preceded and Patricia (Randy) Roethlisberger, in death by his parents, his wife Cedar Rapids. Nineteen grandchilDeborah in 2006, and two brothers; dren, 26 great grandchildren, four Merlin and Roger. sisters: Florence Headington, Deco Memorial services for Darrell

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rah, Iowa; Inga Halverson, Rochester, Minn.; Delores Armstrong, Arkansas, and Margaret Kemple, Rochester. Brothers-in-law: George Kruse and Alan Holkesvik, both of Decorah. Sisters-in-law: Shirley (Rustad) Brooks, Houston, Texas, Jeanette Rustad-Stenseth, Decorah, along with many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Charles was preceded in death by his wife: Ruth Lucille Tollefsrud. His parents: George and Selma (Herbranson) Tollefsrud. Two brothers: Truman and Gilman Tollefsrud. Three sisters: Laverne Hegland, Gloria Lind and Donna Kruse. Brothers-in-law: Milo Headington, Duane Halverson, Robert Armstrong, Dick Kemple, Ray Hegland, Bernard Lind. Sisters-in-law: Beth Tollefsrud and Irene Tollefsrud. Son-in-law: Frank Phillips. Funeral services were on Monday, December 16, 2013, at the Washington Prairie Lutheran Church with Rev. Mark Kvale presiding. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

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Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) encourages agricultural and forestry producers to maintain existing conservation activities and adopt additional ones on their operations. CSP is a voluntary conservation program that provides financial and technical assistance to conserve and enhance soil, water, air, and related natural resources on their land. CSP provides opportunities to both recognize excellent stewards and deliver valuable new conservation. Through 5-year contracts, payments will be made as soon as practical after October of each year for contract activities installed and maintained in the previous year. For all contracts, CSP payments to a person or legal entity may not exceed $40,000 in any year and $200,000 during any 5-year

period. Each CSP contract will be limited to $200,000 over the term of the initial contract period. The average contract is $20-$30 per acre. In Fillmore County there is 31,000 cropland acres, 4,600 pastureland acres, and 1,900 forestland acres enrolled into the Conservation Stewardship Program. If you are interested in learning more about CSP and how you can prepare for it, please contact our office at 507.765.3878 Ext 3, or stop in at the USDA Office located at 413 Farmers St Box A, Preston, MN 55965, and talk to District Conservationist, Jessica Bronson. Deadline for applications is January 17, 2014. Information is also available on the NRCS website www.mn.nrcs.usda.gov. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Thank you to the community and the Preston and Harmony Foundations for the great prizes from Give to the Max Day Mr. Holten’s Connections class began their unit on Africa by having a Skype session with Ben Kakonda in South Africa. The discussion started with the events going on in South Africa with the funeral of Nelson Mandela and finalized with a discussion on the culture of Ben’s home country of Namibia. It was a great experience for all.

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Mrs. Keith’s 2nd graders collected 56 pounds of food in less than 2 weeks just from their classroom! The reason Mrs. Keith had the students bring food was because they talk a lot about being caring and kind to others in our classroom and in the community, and helping other people. Mrs. Keith thought this would be a great way for the students to show others they care for them.

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The gym floor in Harmony is getting a facelift. Work is on schedule and plans are to be in the gym after the holidays. We are hoping to host our first event there on January 2nd, 2014 when the girl’s basketball team plays host to the Dover-Eyota Eagles. The wrestlers play host to the Caledonia Warriors on January 3rd the following night in Harmony. Come out and support your Falcons and Wolves and check out the renovation!

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Fillmore County Sports

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By Paul Trende Trojans’ Run Collective Records to 11-0 The basketball season is two weeks old. Rushford-Peterson’s basketball teams are both undefeated. The boys are 5-0, lead the South Division, and are ranked #2 in Class A. The girls are 6-0. At 4-0, they’re tied atop the South with Chatfield (4-0, 5-0). The Trojans’ success is not a big surprise. Coach Tom Vix has as deep, as talented, and as experienced squad as he had in some time. Vix’s former varsity assistant, Terry Pelzl, took over the girls last year. With the Lady Trojans getting more acquainted with using a system Pelzl brought over from the boys, they too have become a force. Both teams are literally stealing victories. The 2nd-ranked boys, with their harassing full-court press, are, in a word, piranhas. Fillmore Central kept some of their flesh for roughly 13:30 of the game. The Falcons trailed 32-20 late in the first half, but then the R-P piranhas picked them clean. Over the final 4:30, the Trojans scored on 9 of 10 possessions. It was basically, steal, assist, basket, steal, assist, basket. A 22-6 run was the by-product. Rather than heading to halftime down by barely double figures, FC went in down 28 (54-26). The Trojans got the win 74-39. Collectively, R-P had 26 steals. Twelve Trojans scored. Seven scored six or more headed by Cole Kingsley (13 pts, 8 assists, 5 stls) and Charlie Krambeer (12 pts, 4-8 on 3’s). Senior Austin O’Hare stuffed the stat-sheets coming off the bench (9 pts, 5 rebs, 2 assists, 2 stls, 4 blks). FC’s Nick Powell wore his piranha-repellant (7-10 FG’s, 14 pts, 6 rebs). The Trojans then traveled to Winona for a battle with the Cot-

ter Ramblers. Cotter played #3 in Class AA P-E-M tight on November 26, losing 86-84 in OT. The game versus R-P was not so tight. Cue the piranhas. The Trojans’ full-court D triggered 19 steals. Again, by halftime, it was essentially over. R-P led 47-31 and prevailed by a final of 82-54. Twelve Trojans again scored. Seven had six or more led by a perfect-shooting (6-6 FG’s) Jorli Hauge (13 pts). Jacob Merchlewitz (8-10 FT’s, 11 pts) and Alex Vix (3-6 three’s, 11 pts) also reached double figures. Meanwhile, the girls went 3-0 on the week, beating Lanesboro and then FC and Cotter. All three games had 20-point margins. Against the Burros, R-P began 26-0. They led 50-13 at halftime and prevailed 75-22. Kendra Crawford scored 20 points (9-13 FG’s), had 6 assists, and 5 steals. Sierra McNamer (18 pts, 6-9 FG’s, 6-7 FT’s) and Hope Morrison (14 pts, 5-6 FG’s, 4-5 three’s, 6 stls) each had season highs. Brianna Koop added 12. The team had 33 steals. Lanesboro was led by Olivia Haug’s 6 points and 6 rebounds. Against FC, R-P again worked early (up 46-20 at halftime) so they didn’t have to late (prevailed 59-32). The Trojans had 19 steals. Seniors McNamer (15 pts), Morrison (12 pts), and Crawford (11 pts, 5 rebs, 4 assists, 7 stls) all again reached double figures. FC was led by freshman Kendyl Bennett’s 10 (4-4 FG’s). R-P then finished the week up against Cotter. They built a 35-16 halftime lead and cruised to a 64-42 win. Crawford (16 pts, 6-11 FG’s and 4-4 FT’s, 6 rebs, 5 assists, 7 stls), Koop (13 pts), and McNamer (10 pts) all reached double figures. The team had 20 steals. Gopher Girls 5-0, Ranked #8 Transitioning from the R-P girls to the Chatfield girls is appropri-

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ate. They co-share the 3-Rivers South, are both playing similar styles of basketball (up-tempo, full-court press), and thus will have a couple very interesting meetings later this season. For the week of the December 9, the Gopher girls, newly ranked #8 in Class AA, kept their record spotless with a couple easy wins. Chatfield plowed through Kingsland 75-28. They began the game 25-4. Junior guards Kirsten Keefe and Maddie Talamantes were impressive. Maddie T assisted Keefe on all four of Keefe’s made three’s. Keefe tallied a game-high 18 points (6 rebs, 5 assists, and 3 stls). Talamantes had 13 points and 7 assists. Senior forward Morgan Henry hit a trio of three’s for 11 points and Maddy Kammer chipped in 10. All told, 10 Gophers scored and they forced the Knights into 31 turnovers (21 in the first half). Marissa Bornholdt recorded her first double-double of the year (10 pts, 11 rebs) in defeat. The Gophers then hosted St. Charles and it was a lot of the same. Chatfield aided in goading the Saints into 40 total turnovers (24 in first half). Maddie T and K-squared were again a combo, Talamantes posting a career high 23 points (9-15 FG’s), Keefe flirting with a triple-double (10 pts, 11 assists, 8 stls). Seven other Gophers scored as they downed the Saints 70-46. Hot-Shots Chatfield grappler Alex Haffner recorded his 150th career mat victory, breaking Chad Curry’s school mark. It happened at the Park Duals, where the 3rd ranked Goph’s went 4-0. The Friederichs brothers (Hank, Harvey) and A.J. Riley each went 4-0 at the event. All three are ranked. Hank is the #1 ranked wrestler in Class A at 138. Five FCLMC Wolves, Andy Love, Connor Hanson, Tom Henry, Niko Anderson, and Monty Holm took first at the La Crosse Logan Invite. Love and Henry pinned their way to titles. Anderson is the #1 ranked wrestler in Class A at 170. Lean and Mean LARP wrestling went 5-0 on the week. Jordan Theede and Andrew Knapczyk each went 5-0 individually. Theede did with four pins. He is ranked #1 at 170 in Class AA. Abbey Loken notched her second (21 pts, 11 rebs) and third (23 pts, 11 rebs) double-doubles of the season as Houston beat G-E and Coulee Christian on consecutive nights. In the later game, Loken went over 1,000-career points. Kendra Crawford averaged 15.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5 assists, and 6.5 steals for the week as R-P stayed undefeated. Nate Skare dropped 39 points on his former school-mates in leading Chatfield to a victory over Kingsland. Kole Ruud also topped 30 (34) in a Burro win over Schaeffer Academy. Teammate Luke Rogers had 26 a few days later in a win over L-O. Justin Ward had a careerhigh 28 points to lead M-C past Lyle/Pacelli. Maddie Talamantes (23) and Christian Bance (22) had career-highs as Chatfield’s

boys and girls beat St. Charles and Pine Island respectively. FC’s Nick Powell had 20 points and 14 rebounds in a win over Houston. Olivia Haug had 20 as the Burro girls got their first win. Kingsland’s Jacob Rindels had the best performance in a losing cause, a career-high 28 points at PI. Boys Basketball 12-09: Lanesboro 74, Schaeffer Academy 51 (L: Kole Ruud 34 pts, 7 rebs, 5 assists; Luke Rogers 20 pts, 10 rebs, 5 assists. Burros had a 21-0 run in the first half, turning a 12-11 Lion lead in the opposite direction (32-12)) 12-10: Houston 19, Spring Grove 62 (H: Hunter Laschenski 7. SG: four in double figures) Chatfield 78, Kingsland 74 (C: Nate Skare 39; Zach Eggers 13. K: Jacob Rindels 19) Lanesboro 68, LeRoy-Ostrander 44 (L: L. Rogers 26 pts, 7 rebs; K. Ruud 22 pts, 6 rebs. Burros are 3-1 in SEC/overall) 12-12: Kingsland 77, Pine Island 86 (K: J. Rindels 28; Nick Niemeyer 17. PI: Luke Thornton 23 pts, 15 rebs) FC 75, Houston 51 (FC: Nick Powell 20 pts (5-7 FG’s, 10-12 FT’s), 14 rebs, 4 stls; Quentin Case 10. H: Sam Ross 16. Falcons are 2-2 in 3-Rivers, 3-2 overall) 12-13: Chatfield 63, St. Charles 80 (C: Jayme LaPlante 12 pts, 10 rebs, 3 blks; Christian Bance 11 pts, 8 rebs; Zach Eggers 10. SC: Devin Decker 29 pts, 7 assists; Andy Buck 13 pts, 6 rebs) Kingsland 43, Dover-Eyota 44 (K: J. Rindels 14. Rindels hit a three to give Kings a 43-42 lead (0:15). D-E then came the length of court, missed a shot, but got a buzzer-beating tip by Thomas Pankonin for the winner. Knights are 1-5, 2-6 overall) Houston 58, Glenville-Emmons

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54 (H: H. Laschenski 18; Mason Drake 10. ‘Canes are 3-2 in SEC, 3-3 overall) M-C 75, Lyle/Pacelli 63 (M-C: Justin Ward career high 28 pts (10-13 FG’s, 8-8 FT’s), 5 rebs, 5 assists; Noah Manning 13 pts, 7 rebs. Cougars trailed 32-29 at halftime, utilized 46-point second half to get victory) 12-14: Chatfield 75, Pine Island 55 (C: C. Bance 22 pts (5 three’s); J. LaPlante 16 pts, 12 rebs; N. Skare 13 pts. Gophers are 1-1 in the 3-Rivers, 2-1 overall) St. Charles 68, M-C 56 (M-C: Donnie Lind 16 pts (6-8 FG’s, 4-4 FT’s), 6 rebs; Hunter Johnson 15; Justin Ward 14 pts, 5 assists, 4 stls. SC: A. Buck 24; D. Decker 17. Cougars are 3-1 in the SEC, 4-2 overall) Girls Basketball 12-09: Mabel-Canton 33, #7 in A Lyle/ Pacelli 76 (M-C: Carly McCabe 14. First loss for Cougars) Houston 28, La Crescent 52 (H: Anna Sweet 11. First loss for ‘Canes) 12-10: La Crescent 42, Mabel-Canton 18 (M-C: Sara Lind 10 pts, 5 rebs. Cougars are 2-1 in SEC, 3-2 overall) Lanesboro 45, Schaeffer Academy 34 (L: Olivia Haug 20. First win for Burros. They 1-2, 1-6) 12-12: Houston 58, G-E 30 (H: Abbey Loken 21 pts, 11 rebs, 4 stls; Kelly Jerviss 15 pts, 13 rebs) 12-13: Coulee Christian 40, Houston 51 (H: A. Loken 23 pts (including 1,000th of career), 11 rebs; A. Sweet 11 pts, 7 rebs; K. Jerviss 9 pts, 13 rebs. Houston is 3-0 in the SEC, 4-1 overall. They have matched last year’s win total) P-E-M 72, FC 22 (FC: Morgan Malley 15. Falcons are 1-3 in the 3-Rivers/overall) See SPORTS Page 16 

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Houston senior Abbey Loken scored her 1,000th point in a win over Coulee Christian. She also posted her third double-double of the season in that Hurricane win. She is a big reason why, at 4-1, Houston has already matched last season’s win total. Photo by Paul Trende

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, December 23, 2013

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Fillmore County Sports SPORTS

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#7 in AA D-E 77, Kingsland 52 (K: M. Bornholdt 13 pts, 5 rebs; Melinda Woods 9 pts, 8 rebs, 5 assists; Haley Colton/Kailynn Hamersma 10 each. Knights are 1-3 in 3-Rivers, 1-5 overall) Wrestling 12-10: Stewartville 36, FC/L/M-C 33 (Four FF’s and a pair of pins put Wolves down 36-0 after six weights. They won the next eight matches, Andy Love pin (145), Connor Hanson 5-0 dec (152), Trevor Barnes 4-3 dec (160), Tom Henry 8-3 dec (170), Niko Anderson 5-2 dec (182), Monty Holm pin (195), Justin Ristau FF(225), Jacob Thomas 3-2 dec (285) but couldn’t quite make up the gap); FC/L/M-C 51, La Crescent 24

(Four FF’s put Wolves down 24-0, but they won out from there. Pins: C. Hanson (152) and M. Holm (225). FF wins: Alex Fishbaugher (132), T. Henry (170), N. Anderson (182), Walker Ward (195), and J. Thomas (285). Dec’s: Gabe Decker (138; 5-1), A Love (145; 5-4), and T. Barnes (160; 7-2). Wolves are 2-1) St. Clair/Mankato-Loyola 21, L-A/R-P 42 (LARP started 15-0 and never trailed. Pins: Jordan Theede (170) and Dominick DePestal (195). FF wins: Justin Mueller (113), Josh Doerr (120), McCoy Tekautz (132), and Jordan Bergan (285). Dec’s: Xavier Riser (106; 4-2) and Andrew Knapczyk (182; 4-3)); L-A/R-P 42, Triton 33 (LARP started 16-0 and never trailed. Pins: Doerr (120), Sam Riebel (138), and Theede (170). FF W’s: Mueller (113) and Jack-

Blue Earth and prevailed 40-28 in round one. Against AA #5 Hutchinson in round two, they trailed 13-9 after 132, but five straight wins (pins from Hank Friederichs, A.J. Riley, Kevin Bradt, and Alex Haffner, an MD from Harvey Friederichs) put the Goph’s up 37-13. They held on from there. They then beat Tartan 63-6 in round three. In round four against #11 in AA Cannon Falls, they trailed 10-9 after 132, only for the Friederichs’, Riley, and Bradt to secure 21 points from 138-160, a 30-10 Gopher lead. They held from there. For the tourney, Hank F. (#1 at 138) and Harvey F. (#3 at 152, wrestled 160 too) each went 4-0, as did Riley (#8 at 145). Bradt (152) went 2-0. Treyc Van Sickle (106), Ty Van Sickle (#10 at 120), Jake Mandt (126), and Haffner

(160/170) each went 3-1. Haffner surpassed Chad Curry (149) for the Gopher all-time win total. Jared Goldsmith (#4 at 113) and Cody Bly (#4 at 182) did not wrestle. It’s the Gopher’s first four duals) St. Charles Invite (LARP went 3-0. They beat Rochester JM 52-23, St Charles 36-31, and St. Paul Central 54-24. In the close match versus the Saints, LARP trailed 25-12 heading to 170, but J. Theede, A. Knapczyk, D. DePestal, and Cody Nahrgang went pin, FF, pin, pin to propel the Screamin’ Eagles to the win. M. Tekautz (126; pin, FF, pin), Theede (170; pin, pin, FF), Knapczyk (182; 2 FF’s, 3-0 dec), DePestal (195; FF, pin, pin), and Nahrgang (225; 7-3 dec, pin, FF) went 3-0. LARP is 6-1)

(listed as “A-H”) need review in regards to finances before the year’s end. “I think the point here is we haven’t followed the bouncing ball well,” said Mayor Schwanke. “We need to transact every year. The big issue is we’ve got all these accounts. We need to look at budget of what we have on hand in all these little buckets.” “The advantage is it wouldn’t show like we have a surplus of money,” said Councilor Gordy Johnson in regards to setting funds aside in CDs. “To earmark it for an area is not like having a big balance.” Johnson was quick to note, however, that funds set aside should be designated for projects and looked at alongside the general fund for budget planning. “It makes reasonable sense, provided there is a document that shows a

clear number. It’ll help us understand the financial situation.” While the city is in good financial condition, the sewer fund was identified as underfunded. Looking to find a way to end the year with a zero balance in the fund, Schwanke suggested equalizing the fund using both general fund and a CD earmarked for the sewer. “There’s no harm in putting money in sewer fund, provided it’s for something,” added Johnson, “Worst case comes, it never gets used.” $163,000 will be directed from the general fund to the sewer fund and $20,000 will be directed from the CD to the fund. There may be some issue with a 20 year contract with the City of Rushford in regards to the sewer fund. According to financial manager Judy Graham, the Village rate has been raised to $24.96 per month, the equivalent of $10 per household. “We paid a back fee for three years, plus we’re paying for

the upgrade,” noted Graham. “What is extra billing for? We should be paying based on contract billing fee,” noted Schwanke. “We need to sit down with them and discuss this so we’re all on the same page. We need to see what the expenses are and how they get those numbers. One of our concerns is did those billing it out understand it the same way.” “We pay a percentage of operating and maintenance costs,” responded Johnson. “They really took us to the cleaners on dollars associated with labor personnel, I think it’s $100,000 or more just in wages for Copley and the others.” “We have to be careful,” stressed Schwanke. “We already know another stage of upgrade is coming within the next five years.” The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Tuesday, January 7, at 7 p.m., at the Village Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

Valley, Minn.; 9/13/2013, Uninsured Vehicle - Owner Violation; Fees $290. Drew Robert Pietan, 20, Lime Springs, Iowa; 8/10/2013, Driver Entering/Crossing Roadway from Non-Roadway Fails to Yield; Fees $140. Crystal Dawn Scrabeck, 34, Canton, Minn.; 11/2/2013, Animal Ordinance - Dog at Large; Fees $140. 9/29/2013, Dog at Large; Fees $140. 9/30/2013, Dog at Large; Fees $140. Robert Desmond Short, 28, Minneapolis; 11/17/2013, Speeding - 40/30; Fees $130. Vernoe Mae Whitaker, 63, Decorah, Iowa; 11/14/2013, Speeding - 74/55; Fees $150. Preston Police Department Robert Michael Lawstaen, Lanesboro, Minn.; 11/30/2013, Stopping/Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping; Fees $32. Michael Lee Luck, 21, Lanesboro, Minn.; 11/17/2013, Vehicle Registration Required; Fees $120. Jennifer Lyn Rein, Fountain, Minn.; 11/30/2013, Stopping/ Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping; Fees $32.

Toni Lynn Vorwerk, 27, Wykoff, Minn.; 12/1/2013, Stopping/ Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping; Fees $32. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division David John Dahle, 43, Houston, Minn.; 11/4/2013, Game - License Required to Take/Buy/ Sell/Transport/Possess Protected Wild Animals; Fees $140. Bradley Jon Ebner, 22, Rushford, Minn.; 11/1/2013, Fish and Game - Trap within 50 feet of Water 30 Days Prior to Mink Season; Fees $190. John Rolfe Hoaglund, 63, Eden Prairie, Minn.; 11/23/2013, Hunting - Transportation of Firearms - Loaded Firearm; Fees $190. Chad Allen Juenger, 29, Adams, Minn.; Fish and Game - Untagged Big Game Animal; Fees $190. Tyler Duane Peterson, 24, Preston, Minn.; 11/11/2013, Fish and Game - Take Big Game and Wolves in Closed Hours, Open Season; Fees $140. Robert Allan Reitz, 47, Stewartville, Minn.; 11/14/2013, Take Deer Not Meeting Antler Point Requirements; Fees $190.

Minnesota State Patrol Kaitlin Arlene Apenhorst, 19, Spring Valley, Minn.; 10/9/2013, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130. Carey Beth Bergstrom, 26, Rochester, Minn.; 11/11/2013, Speeding - 50/40; Fees $130. David Edward Boone, 72, Houston, Minn.; 10/16/2013, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Karl Timothy Hendrickson, 55, Decorah, Iowa; 11/11/2013, Speeding - 50/40; Fees $130. Tyler Paul Moon, 19, Sauk Rapids, Minn.; 11/23/2013, Speeding - 50/40; Fees $130. Laine Anthony Shipman, 29, Newton, Iowa; 11/17/2013, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130. Erin Alexandria Woods, 18, Mabel, Minn.; 11/9/2013, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Rushford Police Department Connor Louis Keene, 19, Canton, Minn.; 11/2/2013, Liquor - Possession by Person Under 21; Fees $190. Dillan James Konkel, 20, Houston, Minn.; 11/7/2013, Drivers License - Driving After Revocation; Fees $290.

son Riebel (160). MD’s: Xavier Riser (106; 10-2), Clay Johnson (145; 9-1), and Knapczyk (182; 10-2)) 12-13: GM/L-O/K 15, P-E-M 56 (Brenn Olson (pin 113), Blake Benson (9-4 dec 220), and #6 at 195 in A Wyatt Richardson (pin 285) got wins for Bulldogs) 12-14: La Crosse Logan Invite (FCLMC finished third (178.5) to Logan (207.5) and Arcadia Wisconsin (191). A. Love (145), C. Hanson (152), T. Henry (170), N. Anderson (182), and M. Holm (195) won titles, Hanson and Henry via all pins) Park (Cottage Grove) Wolfpack Duals (Chatfield, ranked #3 in Class A, took first of eight schools. They built a 34-6 advantage over Lean and Mean Class A school

Rushford Village looks at year end, finances By Kirsten Zoellner As the city prepares to conclude another fiscal year, a goal and priority listing for 2013 was revisited to discuss either status or completion. The goals were divided into four categories and subdivided into roughly 10 subcategories and included big items such as road bridge issues, sewer and water, and comprehensive planning. Other areas included office, technology, and efficiencies, zoning, co-op collaboration, and economic development. Of the goals, 60 percent have seen completion and the remaining are in progress. Some are continued goals which are not measured in absolute completion, as they are constantly being upgraded or improved. “All in all, I certainly see progress,” stated Mayor Dale Schwanke. “The comprehensive plan was a

huge goal.” The mayor also had his own five-item list of goals for the year, including staying under budget, structuring of a comprehensive plan, improving technology, developing a strategic plan for urban and rural streets, and continuing a review of city services. “Number five will always be there in my mind,” he said. “We need to find places to add value without adding cost.” Schwanke was already thinking to next year’s goals as he indicated a need for additional housing. “We need to get serious about looking at the process.” Also in keeping with end-ofyear housekeeping, the council reviewed several CDs, which matured December 19. It appears that some CDs which were marked for various projects, had not been used. At least eight items

Fillmore County police reports Chatfield Police Department Sharon Elaine Anderson, 72, Decorah, Iowa; 11/26/2013, Speeding - 40/30; Fees $130. Nicole Lyn Axley, 26, Chatfield, Minn.; 9/21/2013, Barking Dog; Fees $140. 9/21/2013, Nonlicensed Animal; Fees $50. Jeffrey Howard Gaedy, 37, St. Charles, Minn.; 10/19/2013,

Speeding - 67/55; Fees $140. Crystal Marie Hysell, 25, Fountain, Minn.; 10/9/2013, Speeding - 58/45; Fees $140. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Allison Lydia Dippel, 20, South St. Paul, Minn.; 11/8/2013, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130. Kerneth John Hall, 25, Spring

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By Kirsten Zoellner The district has been notified by Clifton, Larson & Allen that it has received a clean audit for the year. Kim Hillberg, representing the firm, relayed the findings to the board at the Monday, December 16 meeting. While there were two compliance findings, it was noted the district quickly put controls in place to mitigate the issues. The district general fund is down $37,380 for the year at $2,085,022. Of that, $1,216,643 is in unrestricted funds, which can be a cushion for unforeseen financial events, according to Hillberg. The district operating capital is $802,057. “I do like to see it healthy,” she continued. “It allows availability to pay for capital projects, freeing up unrestricted funds. Districts have no short list of needs and this allows you the availability.” The district currently has no debt service. “No debt is very unusual. There aren’t a lot of districts that have that,” said Hillberg. Of the general fund revenue, 79.9 percent is currently coming from the state. The remaining 14.1 percent, 2.8 percent, and 3.2 percent are coming from property taxes, federal payments, and “other” sources respectively. The district’s Weighted Average Daily Membership has increased to 760 and is expecting another increase for fiscal year 2014. “You’re demonstrating that you’re putting the money in the classrooms,” concluded Hillberg. The audit report was approved unanimously. In other news, an unforeseen glitch in the contact with Ready Bus Line has caused the need for some last minute negotiations. A clause in the contract, in which an option for renegotiations was allowed, went undetected by both

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they’d let you raise your bid, but if it’s done with sealed bids, that’s it.” The firm felt that there would be a resale market for the current Peterson school floor in the range of $5,000-$8,000. Board reaction on the issue was decidedly mixed. “I feel we strongly need it,” said board member Julie Koop, “But we also need to know the direction for the future of the facilities.” Ehler suggested the board decide if it wanted to place a bid, then opt whether or not to put it in, should the facility change. “I don’t think we should bid on the Mayo floor. We should look forward to new,” added board member Greg Smith. Ehler noted that he had been approached by residents willing to financially support the purchase of the portable floor, as well as the booster club. “There’s incentive there,” he indicated. It’s not clear how many financial backers there are or what they are willing to donate. “Personally, I’m somewhat interested in it, even if we pass a referendum in the future,” said Board Chair Angela Colbenson. “Then, if we need to, we can turn around and resell it. Timing is an issue, If we aren’t using it [Peterson], I’d fathom someone would. It’s a difficult decision,” she continued. “The boiler was a critical need. The floor is functional. I’m more inclined to wait and see,” added board member John Linder. “If we keep Peterson open, we’ll probably want a new floor at some point.” The board tabled the issue to allow Ehler to nail down the details of any monetary backing that would be available by the community for either the portable floor or a new one. The next regularly scheduled board meeting is Monday, January 27, at 5:30 p.m., in the high school biology room. The public is encouraged to attend. The Future Facilities Committee will meet January 15. That meeting is also open to the public.

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from the kids of Fillmore County Dear Santa, I can be a good girl. I can get some make-up, please? I want a purple kitty, too. Maybe mommy can get a pink kitty! How about daddy get a black one? That will be fun! I love you! Brooklyn Nelson-Stortz, age 2, Mabel

Dear Santa-I want Santa to bring me a present. You can pick one out. Maybe pretzels. I would like a new baby too. A girl baby and a boy baby, but I like girls better. I hope you come in three days. You have reindeers, and that's how you come into our house. I will wave good bye to you then. Reeyin Lanning, Age 3, Chatfield

Dear Santa, I can't wait for your elves to come. I would like a new phone for Christmas and a laptop and my last thing is I always wanted a video camera and I am really looking forward to our elf on the shelf and I can't wait to see all the presents under the tree and celebrate Jesus's birthday! I also want the three kitty girl's monster high and a piano and a big new bike. Hannah Bothun, age 10, Preston Dear Santa, Your elves must be busy but could you squeeze in this. Could I have a phone? I would really appreciate that. Please? Thanks! Anna Dear Santa, I want new Beyblades and new stadium, 100,000 cats, a costal dish TV, Xbox 360x, new house, stay with my mom and dad, forever more fish, 3Ds iPad, lava around my house, an army guard and king that would let me do whatever, I want new Nerf Guns, long hair, new car for Mom, battleship and gorila. Lincoln Dear Santa, I want a Ipod, Ipad, flash light friend. I want a REAL LITTLE DOG! Merry Christmas! Aubrey Larson

Dear Santa, This is my first Christmas. I am really excited! Mommy and Daddy say that I am a very good boy. If you could, I would like to have: 1. a Rock-tivity Sit, Crawl 'n Stand Band. 2. a surprise. 3. a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year for my family, friends and me. I will leave some treats for you and the reindeer. Merry Christmas Santa! Love, Braxton, age 11 months, Chatfield Dear Santa, I would like an Xbox 360 with two controllers and four games, one of those older floating sharks that you can control with a remote, a spy cam on a truck with night vision and a controller for it and that's about it. Dylan Bothun, age 11, Preston Dear Santa, All I want for Christmas is for my family to have a happy Christmas! Also I would like a rainbow loom packet maybe 2 cases if I run out, because you know me I love arts and crafts! By the way can reindeer eat carrots? I might put some under my Christmas tree if you don't mind. Have I been good? I would like it if you told me in your letter.. Merry Christmas! Love, Olivia, age 9, Fountain Dear Santa, I hate to be picky but I want a phone with tons of apps for the case I want it to have squiggly lines for the case. If you have time a DS. Emma Illg Dear Santa, What I would like for Christmas is Oma and Opa and Rex back from dead. I am looking forward to be seeing you at the Santa place at the school, I know you're going to be there. I would like an iPad, guitar and drum set, and monster high and a new bike. Abigail Bothun, age 9, Preston Dear Santa, I would like a pony and Power Ranger. Love, Chloe Grover, age 5, Chatfield

Dear Santa, I would like a new xbox controller, and more xbox points. I would also want a GIANT nerf gun, and a giant watergun. And a LOT of candy in my stocking!. I would also like Infinity for my xbox. And i would like skylanders swap force(and 10 guys to go with it in xbox). Thank you, Treyton, age 9, Chatfield

Dear Santa, How have you been? I am super excited for the Holiday Season! I am writing to tell you that I have been a pretty good boy in 2013. Mommy and Daddy tell me that I should be on your nice list, not the naughty list. For Christmas I would like a green remote control monster truck. I will leave some snacks in my kitchen for you to enjoy when you stop at my house. Merry Christmas, Ayden Garrett, Rushford Dear Santa, I want gold, incence, myhrr, jet pack, super powers, puppy, iPad, iPod, TV, rocket, 600 cats, one million packs of cheese balls, house, be king, Swiss Army Knife, dimond, silver, bronze. I also want Ford car, Honda car, Nissan car, Chevey car, Chevey truck, Nissan truck, little brother?, Super mario 3D World, little sister?, night-vision goggles, all eggs abanded from earth, plants vs. zombies, tennis court, submarine, football feild, 100 stink bombs, obsibeon, flame throer, brain, helicopter, jet, gorilla, train, swimming pool, volcano and 100 monkeys!!! and plus a drumset. Oliver Dear Santa, I want a doll for Christmas and I want to have an ipad and lots of dolls to play with. And I want a play phone, a monster high and a Santa that plays music. Audrey Bothun, age 6, Preston Truck and trailer and jets. I want a farm legos with a truck with a trailer. I want a controler truck. Truck with a camper. Brock Sikkink I love Santa. I have been good. 2 unicorns. Love, Lena Musel, age 5, Preston I want a iPad and a bag that you can color on.

Dear Santa, A skate board, a new bike, a big woody and then I want a Santa toy and I want a picture of the family. Gavin Bothun, age 5, Preston

Dear Santa, I want a flash light friend and mckenna clothes and glow pillow. Kyla Hellickson Football cards, lego farm toy, remote controler that fly.

Dear Santa, I have been very good this year. This is what I want: 1. Tomas the Broken Track. 2 Percy. 3. Spiderman climbs the wall. From Clayton, age 5 Dear Santa, Nook, legos, 20 Pokeman cards, legos and a iPad. Zach Krage Dear Santa, I'd like a blue tow truck & a lego airplane with some mud & a 64 tractor with a wagon. That's it. Thanks, Carter

From Hailey, age 6 Dear Santa, I hope you can come this year. I have been very good. . . . I want a Kindle Fire, new sadle, show bridle, and duck tape. From Addison

Luke Hellickson Dear Santa, I would like a guitar, a CD player, girl Nerf guns , Dicpicalbe Me 2, and a dog. (Even if my parents say not to) PS: I would also like a phone. From Marissa T. Dear Santa, I want a ballet costume and a baby sister. Anna Kate Dear Santa, I want a iPad. Blaine

Dear Santa, Beyblade. I love Beyblade. Kane Dear Santa, I want an Xbox and a snowbord and a ferrot and thats it. Thank you again. From Haven Dear Santa, I want a puppy, legos, a bunny and for my stocking I want candy, Just Dance 4 and a Webkinz!!! I love Christmas! Abigail Parker

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Monday, December 23, 2013

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No time like show time By Emily Brumm There are many advantages of attending a small school. In large schools students usually are forced to pick one group or activity to focus on. Small schools give students, like Emily Brumm me, a chance to be involved in a wide range of extracurricular activities. For

most, these things include everything from sports to yearbook to drama club. One of the most exciting activities for me this time of year is One Act. For those of you who don’t know, One Act is a play competition that includes schools from all over the area. Every school chooses a one act play to perform in front of an audience and three judges. Like any other competition there are strict rules each play must adhere to. These rules, just like

sports, are set by the Minnesota State High School League. They include simple rules from no play can last longer than 35 minutes to small intricate rules like no real food, beverages, or anything that may spill is allowed to be used. There are two competitions before the final state competition. In the sub-section competition the top two schools advance. After that, the section competition, allows only one team to move on. At state things change, however. They don’t place the schools. Instead they star them. If the judges believe a school has presented an exceptional play,

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they award them a star. Though they are short, cast and crew alike put hours of hard work and preparation into these plays. One of the advantages I’ve had going to a school with a small drama department is getting to be involved in all aspects. This means I learn everything, including set construction, acting, stage makeup techniques, how to style hair, how to put on wigs, lights, and sound. Though it means a lot of extra work and time, I’m glad I am able to be a part of all aspects of the production. It’s hard for me to even imagine how my life would be without

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sports, theatre, student council, and all the other events I enjoy in my off-time. Though small schools do have disadvantages like any other school, I am thankful for the unique opportunities I get. I think in my future, having been a part of so many things will benefit me and make me a better rounded individual. Throughout my many years in theatre I have enjoyed playing every part, from romantic Shakespearean characters to murderous old women. Emily Brumm is a student at Mabel-Canton High School. She is one of 8 area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its fifteenth year.

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from the kids of Fillmore County 100 Pokeman cards. Brody Dear Santa, I know I already sent you a letter but I forgot some stuff so here's the stuff I forgot. 1. Zoomer dog. 2. Pompom puppies. 3. Hex bugs fish. Ho, ho, ho! Love, Olivia Dear Santa, I want John Deere combine please. Cody Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is lego TMNT set and a lego ninja-go set and a doll to go in the doll bin for me and my sister and I want to go to Mikdonalds again to get a bild a bear workshop miny friend. I already have four. PS: Could you give Black Jack a kitty toy. Thank you. From Pyper Casey Dear Santa, Thank you for getting our presents. I want you to bring me a big fluffy Sophia the First dress. I saw it when me and Grandma Theresa went shopping. I want a Barbie that has lots of dresses with her. I wish the dresses could be wedding and pink and purple. I got my Daddy purple underwear for Christmas! I think he will like them cause he likes lots of colors. He even likes pink!! Bye Santa! I love you!! Hadlee, Age 5, Chatfield, MN Dear Santa, May you get a reindeer and would can you drop off wood. May you get me the skylanders pack. What do reindeer eat? Landon Sethre, Age 6, Fountain, MN Dear Santa, I would like all princess dolls like sleeping beauty, cinderella, ariel, repunzel. I kinda like and kinda dont like tianna and belle. And a real puppy. And a talking monkey not a real one. I've been good. Grace Tufte, Age 5, Lanesboro, MN

Dear Santa, This is Maddie. I would like an iPad Touch and a phone. From Maddie K, 11 years old

Dear Santa, I would like a dog, a cat and a Xbox 360.

Dear Santa, I want a flash light friend. I want orbes necklace maker. I want a American girl doll bed. Merry Christmas! Alyssa Britton

Dear Santa, I want a iPzod, 4 and a crab. I want a pearl necklace. That is all by, by. Merry Christmas! Lily D.

Dear Santa, I would like a guitar, get my ears pierced and chocolate. Love, Madelyn Topness, age 6

Dear Santa, I want a game and I want a ball.

Dear Santa, DS, Beyblade, Power Ranger, bat set, remote control truck, ninja turtles. Owen Schoepski

I want a iPod and a iPad and a phone and a remote control helicoptor with a elves. Vivienne

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Dear Santa, I want a a fish and a real car, clothes for a kitty.

Dear Santa, I would like a pasword journal, Ipod, makeup, blanket, stuff bear.

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Dear Santa, I like the toys that you make. I can't wait until you feed the reindeers here, and I hope we get to see them. When you come, will you bring me new Toy Story toys. I want some snowmobile toys too. I don't want clothes though! I want a guy that can sit on a snowmobile. I really want a remote control snowmobile! My mom and dad won't let me get one so I need one from you. You and your sleigh are on my stocking, so you know it's for me. I drew you a picture. I hope my elf brings it to the North Pole to give to you. Oh! I want a toy Rudolph and an action guy Santa too! Maddex, Age 6, Chatfield, MN I want a pocket knife. Iwant a gun. I want a doofis. I want a farm legos with a tractor. Aiden Arnold I am getting a semi and a robot I think. I want a phone and a computer. My mom has a puppy game she said I could play after school. I want a power ranger game! I am not getting a puppy game from Santa because my mom bought it at the game store! Treyton Wangen, Age 4, Preston, MN

Deer Santa, this list is wutt I want for Crismis. I want to have a password journal. I want to have a puppy. I want to have a bunny. I want to have a camera. I want to have a iPad. I want to have a iPod. I want to have a phone. I want to have makeup. I want to have lots of food. I want to have a scooter. I want to have a gun. I want to have new earings. Aalyiah Dear Santa, Thank for the four-wheeler chains last year! They are awesome! Can I get a snowplow for it this year? I'd also like a lego semi & maybe a tiller for my mom for the garden. Thanks! Love, Cowan Dear Santa, I would like 2 barbies and a laptop. Stuffed animal penguin and a santa coloring book. Hi my name is Soraya. My favorite thing to do is play barbies. Love, Soraya

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By Jackie Horsman On October 21, the Kingsland School Board voted unanimously to close the middle school location in Wykoff and move to a single site school in Spring Valley. Along with the closure would come a referendum that would need to be approved to expand the current Spring Valley site. This decision was based on a recommendation to the Kingsland School Board by a special 13-facility member committee that discussed options for three and a half hours. The members of the committee were board members, teachers, activities and grounds directors and district administration. Members of the committee are Doug Plaehn (board chairman), Gwen Howard and Deb Larson (school board members), elementary teacher Tara Holmen, middle school teacher Emily Biske, high school teachers Andrew Brouwer and Jen Orth, transportation director Kevin Klomps, district tech manager Bob Tieffencacher, athletic director Tom Speltz, High School Principal Jim Hecimovich, Middle and Elementary School Principal Chris Priebe, grounds and maintenance director Scott Stockdale, business manager Todd Lechtenberg and Superintendent John McDonald. The committee was given a total of five options by the architectural firm, TSP, hired by the district to recommend facility use exploration. The first two options included making repairs at the Wykoff location including an option that would not implement a referendum, but instead would implement the use of capital facilities bonds or alternative facilities bonds. At a cost of $116,427 of operating capital funds over 10 years, this would be a taxneutral choice. Alternative facilities bonds would mean taxes would be impacted. A $100,000 homestead would see $85.74 a year increase. Another option presented would require a referendum at $6,066,782 with a tax implication of voter approved bonds at $64.60 and alternative facilities bonds at $85.60, totaling $150.34 annually on a $100,000 homestead. While the first option is for the middle school location only, the second

would encompass both the Wykoff and Spring Valley sites. The remaining three options would involve a single site campus in Spring Valley and the closure of the middle school in Wykoff. The first of these three includes educational improvements, the construction of a field house (an indoor sports arena), new locker rooms and a walking track. This plan would come in at $12,820,731 with an impact of $114.64 in taxes on a $100,000 homestead over 20 years. The second of these three options include the above mentioned plus a new auditorium and impact a $100,000 homestead at $151.95 over 20 years, as it would total $16,941679. The third and final option includes all the above listed (including the auditorium) and a new bus garage for $17,264,687; a $154.53 on a $100,000 homestead over 20 years. On November 18, the Kingsland School Board heard from Wykoff resident Lynn Kidd concerning the proposed closure of the middle school and pending referendum options. I was able to visit with

Kidd and ask him about his concerns. Lynn Kidd: I was on the planning commission for consolidation and the city council in Wykoff at the time we made the decision. We discussed all of our options in 1990 and 1991; it took about a year’s worth of meetings to make a decision. The state came to Wykoff about enrollment and we were told our options were to consolidate or dissolve. Spring Valley came and asked Wykoff to consolidate. At the time we were considering Preston, Chatfield and Spring Valley. Most the kids played ball in Preston so it was an option we looked at closely. Question: So why was Spring Valley chosen at that time? Lynn Kidd: Spring Valley promised us the middle school would stay open, they would keep the building as a school. That was it. The only reason why we decided to go with Spring Valley; we wouldn’t have if that promise had not been made. We would not have agreed to consolidation with Spring Valley, See WYKOFF Page 23 

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James Wendel to join Pioneer Sales Rep Agency Team It is my pleasure to announce that as of December 18, 2013, James Wendel will join the Pioneer Sales Rep Agency Team as your local sales representative promoting Pioneer® brand products in the Harmony, Canton, and Mabel, Minn. areas. James will provide local growers with agronomic support as well as offering Pioneer product sales and service, through his new business, J&S Ag. I would also like to announce that JMS Agronomics (Jason Schwarz) and J&S Ag (James Wendel) will be teaming up and working together to offer more complete and competitive agronomy services including but not limited to: grid soil sampling, fertilizer recommendations, complete mapping services and variable rate field prescriptions, crop protection sales, and general field scouting. Jason Schwarz has been offering Pioneer products sales and service in the Fountain and Preston areas for more than 15

years. The two have plans to build a new facility south of Preston and work from this new location. Future services will include PROBulk® system soybeans and Pioneer Premium Seed Treatment services on-site as well as crop insurance sales. Jason and James are looking forward to offering a one-stop shop for your agronomic needs. James lives near Granger, Minn. with his spouse, Stacie. James has gained a solid background in agriculture through lifetime involvement in the agriculture industry, his education and degree in Ag Business from NICC (Calmar), as well as more than years of experience with a local ag retailer. James is looking forward to working with and serving the growers in your area. James can be reached at: 507440-0746 Jason can be reached at: 507259-4003 Please welcome James to the area as the full–time Pioneer sales representative who will continue the tradition of quality Pioneer products and service that was established in this area many years ago.

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2014 agriculture outlook meeting By Jerrold Tesmer, Extension Educator for Fillmore/Houston Counties Iowa State University Extension will host an Agriculture Outlook Seminar in Cresco on Tuesday, January 14 starting at 11 a.m. The site is the Expo Center on the Howard County Fairgrounds at 220 7th St W, Cresco. The seminar Jerrold Tesmer is designed to provide agribusiness professionals and producers with an evaluation of current and outlook market conditions and information on current topics in agriculture. Joe Kerns, Kerns and Associates, will give an outlook for crops and livestock. Kerns will discuss the market outlook for corn and

soybeans. The Midwest has experienced extreme weather variability in 2013; how big is the 2013 crop and what will happen to supply and demand in the coming months? Kerns will also be discussing how the livestock industry may respond to current production costs and future demand. What will lower grain prices and the current global economy mean for the future of the agriculture industry? Roger McEowen, Center for Ag Law and Taxation, will discuss the top legal issues in agriculture today. McEowen will also address the tax and legal changes that will affect producers in the coming year. Other topics covered at the meeting include weather and nutrient reduction strategy. A weather outlook will be given by John Wetenkamp, National Weather Service, La Crosse. He will also discuss

Fillmore County District Court Dellroy James Tienter, 69, of Spring Valley, Minn., appeared in Fillmore County Court on December 9, 2013 for sentencing for one count Terroristic Threats - Reckless Disregard Risk. Tienter was given a stay of adjudication, putting him under supervised probation for five years. Tienter was also given a $1,000

fine. Ganell Dawee McCain, Jr., 20, of New Hope, Minn., appeared in Fillmore County Court on December 12, 2013 for sentencing for one count Aggravated Forgery - Legal Rights Created/Terminated and one count Drugs - 5th Degree - Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 - Not Small Amount Marijuana. For both charges McCain was given a stay of imposition. McCain was ordered to serve 20 days in the Fillmore County Jail with credit for time served for eight days and was given a $1,000 fine. In addition McCain was placed under supervised probation for five years and was given 100 hours of community service for indeterminate. Chad Thomas Neitzel, 37, of Hixton, Wis., appeared in Fillmore County Court on December 16, 2013 for one alleged count Stalking - Pattern of Stalking Conduct, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment and fines of $20,000, two alleged counts Terroristic Threats - Reckless Disregard Risk, which carry maximum penalties of five years imprisonment and fines of $10,000, two alleged counts

weather trends, current drought status, and related weather impacts on agriculture. The nutrient reduction strategy will be discussed by Terry Basol, ISU Extension, and Neil Shaffer, Howard County SWCD. Meeting registration begins at 10:30 a.m. with the program starting at 11 a.m. Program includes lunch will conclude by 3:30 p.m. This program is sponsored by A&K Feed & Grain, Art’s Mill, Big Gain – Iowa Division, Cresco Bank & Trust, CUS Bank, Farmers Feed & Grain, Farmers Mill/Seed Solutions, First Security Bank & Trust, Innovative Ag Services, ISUEO Howard County Extension, Peoples Savings Bank, Sovereign Grain, and Winneshiek Co-op. The registration fee is $5 per person with by January 8 and $10 per person for late registration. This fee includes all meeting materials and lunch. Phone registration is required on or before Wednesday, January 8 by calling (563) 547-3001. of Stalking - Intent to Injure, two alleged counts Stalking - Repeatedly Make Telephone Calls, Sends Texts, Induce Victim to Make Calls, one alleged count Stalking - Phone Repeatedly/Make Ring Continuously, all which carry maximum penalties of one year imprisonment, fines of $3,000, or both. Also, Neitzel faces one alleged count of Domestic Assault - Misdemeanor - Commits Act With Intent to Cause Fear of Immediate Bodily Harm or Death, which carries a maximum penalty of 90 days imprisonment, fines of $1,000, or both. Neitzel’s next court appearance is set for December 23, 2013 before Judge Matthew Opat. Todd Allen Bakke, 40, of Mabel, Minn., appeared in Fillmore County Court on December 16, 2013 for one alleged count Assault - 3rd Degree Substantial Bodily Harm, which carries a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment, fines of $10,000, or both. Bakke also faces one alleged count Assault - 5th Degree - Inflict or Attempt Bodily Harm and one alleged count Domestic Assault Misdemeanor - Intentionally Inflicts/ Attempts to Inflict Bodily Harm on Another, both which carry maximum penalties of 90 days imprisonment, fines of $1,000, or both.

The spirit of caring and sharing was shown by the children of St. Paul’s (Big Spring) Lutheran Church of rural Harmony, Minn. on Sunday, December 15 during their annual Christmas program. The children presented a $200 check to Maggie Schoepski for the Ronald McDonald House in Rochester. They also announced they were donating $200 to the Fillmore County Food Shelf, which is being matched by the Masons for a total of $400, and $100 to the Salvation Army. The money donated was collected through “Noisy Offerings” over the past year. Gary Kneeskern is the Sunday School leader. Photo submitted by Jeanette Serfling

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like they wanted, if they had not made that promise. I can say that because I was there, I was on the committee. Wykoff paid for the repairs to that building that needed to be done prior to the consolidation, after that it was going to be up to the whole district to keep it functional, but it was given in good condition; there was no asbestos, nothing. And when the last referendum passed, the engineers said the Wykoff location was the most structurally sound building of the three [high school, elementary school and middle school]. This is the same engineering company they hired again this time. Question: In your opinion, do you forsee any economic impact on the community of Wykoff if the site is closed? Lynn Kidd: Absolutely. The amount of real estate value will go down without a school here. Wykoff is building a new waste treatment plant and the middle school usuage was taken into consideration when the plan was developed. Now that plan is in motion and that plant won’t operate as efficiently because it will be at a lower usage level. And it isn’t just within the community impacted; it’s our farmers, business places in the district and all homes too. If a farmer is sitting on 3,000 acres right now, about $24,000 in taxes goes to the school district. Some of the plans the board is looking at could raise that a bunch more. Our small local farmers can’t afford that type of hit when there are more

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affordable options out there, like keeping this site [in Wykoff] open. And a sports arena? How many kids are in sports to make an investment of millions of dollars by everyone? Does everyone or even the majority have kids playing sports? The cafeteria already isn’t big enough for the grades they have in there [at the Spring Valley site]. Kids start eating lunch at 10:30 in the morning or something like that already. What are they going to do with K-12 at that one site? It’s more than economics, it’s about the kids too. Academics and social aspects are far more important than sports for these kids. I don’t think the board is looking at what is best for the student, they are looking at what is best for the superintendent and the community of Spring Valley only. Question: Do you feel there is a better way to utilize the space the district has? Lynn Kidd: Of course there is. There are at least five classrooms not being used at the middle school right now. This goes back to moving the 7th and 8th grade out of there. What was the point in that? Research shows that kids learn better when they are segregated by age, they function better within their own age groups. You want to talk about bullying? Things like that will only get worse when you put all these kids together. They aren’t separated at the Spring Valley location like the board said they would be when the last referendum was passed, everyone knows that. There are a big shop in the middle school that isn’t even being used at this point. There’s also two gyms in the middle school and there is nothing DILUTE CALICO MIX

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CD BaseD Youth snowmoBile safetY Class The CD based youth snowmobile safety training class is an introductory class designed primarily for the snowmobile rider with little to no experience in snowmobile operation. Students obtain and study the safety information on the interactive CD at their own pace in the comfort of their own home under the guidance of a parent or guardian. Depending on the youth’s age and experience, the CD should take approximately 2-4 hours to complete. The one day class includes classroom review of priority safety information and a performance driving course. Please Note: You will not be allowed to participate in the classroom review/performance test unless you have first completed the Youth Snowmobile Safety CD. To obtain the Snowmobile Safety Training CD, you can go to M&M Lawn + Leisure @ 906 Enterprise Drive in Rushford, MN 55971 or American Family Insurance office (Jordy Graham) @ 202 State Road 16. Or you can call MN DNR, 1-888-6466367, (651)296-6152, or 1-800-366-8917, or e-mail info@ state.mn.us. The performance evaluation will be January 4, 2014 at 9am-12pm at Valley Crest Riders Club House at 907 Larson Lane, Rushford, MN 55971. Parents or guardians must register their child the morning of the class. Students MUST bring appropriate clothing for the driving evaluation. For those students that do not have helmets, we will have helmets there to borrow.

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Monday, December 23, 2013 wrong with either one of them. Why spend millions to fulfill the wants of a few when thousands will do to fulfill the needs of everyone? I reached out to Darrin Strohsal, who was the superintendent when they moved grades out of the middle school when this all happened and I asked him why they were doing it. He told me the teachers and staff didn’t like driving there and not all the rooms had windows in it. That’s a condition of employment and not a reason to disrupt the social and educational balance of the students in our district. Now we have teachers and staff making the recommendation to close the middle school and pass a big money referendum, is it really for some of those same reasons? Most of those committee members don’t even live in this district and they are deciding our fate? That committee should have had Wykoff and Spring Valley community members on it or at least all district residents. The superintendent won’t be here for the 20 years it takes to pay off a referendum, he will be long gone and we will be footing the bill for things we don’t need to have successful academic students. Question: You gave some figures to the board, can you share those? Lynn Kidd: The Wykoff district, before they consolidated, was 140 square miles. If we would have dissolved, Spring Valley would have only gotten about 60 square miles of that taxable land. Everything else would have been split between Chatfield and Preston. As it is now,

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since we agreed to consolidating with Spring Valley because they agreed to keep our school open and operating, they absorbed the full 140 square miles. There’s 640 acres to a square mile, take that times 140 square and you’re looking at 89,600 acres they acquired. The average money to the district is roughly $8 an acre right now, you take that times 89,600 acres and you’re looking at $716,800 to the district annually. On top of that, the City of Wykoff contributes about $161,000 a year to the district, which brings the total to $877,600 a year for the district because of the consolidation. Back then, it was a good deal for Spring Valley to invite Wykoff to consolidate and back then it was a good deal for Wykoff to agree since they promised to keep our school here and working. There was a community vote for Wykoff on that issue and the citizens agreed to the consolidation because of that; they didn’t want to lose their location. It was a good deal for everyone all around. This district is now two towns and the rural community. Decisions should be made for all three of those communities and the best interests for their families and expenses. Question: Do you think the Kingsland School Board will reconsider their options and the closure of Wykoff site in light of some of the information you provided them at their November meeting? Lynn Kidd: I can’t say if they will or won’t, but the right thing to do would be to reconsider. There was

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an agreement made between Spring Valley and Wykoff and they are violating that agreement if they go on with this. Besides all of that, our last building referendum isn’t paid for either. And most importantly, it’s just not the best thing for the kids and the parents who have to pay for something that isn’t needed. I don’t know if they will listen or not, but I am starting a petition to show the board that the majority does not agree with them and anyone who wants to sign it can contact me. They can call me at my shop at 352-7242. I think it’s only right that the district members decide if one of the locations closes. These schools belong to us, not just to a select few on a board or committee. I have spoken to many people in both Spring Valley and Wykoff; not one person I have talked to thinks like the school board. We all think the Wykoff school should be the middle school and be grades 4-8. Over the course of a week, messages were left for Kingsland Superintendent John McDonald at his office and on his cell phone to give him an opportunity to respond and to share his views on the pending closure of the middle school location in Wykoff as well as the referendum options. No calls have been returned at the time of this article submission, therefore we are unable to share an opposing view at this time. If you have an opinion you would like to share, please visit us at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com and leave a comment. You can also submit a letter to the editor or visit us on Facebook.

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Monday, December 23, 2013

Christmas on Historic Broadway 2013 By Barb Jeffers For the eighth consecutive year the lights on Broadway in Spring Valley, Minn. were a little brighter than usual during Christmas on Historic Broadway, which took place on Saturday, December 14, 2013. The annual event brings residents and visitors out in the chilly Minnesota weather to celebrate Christmas with activities and festivities throughout the day and into the early evening. Beginning the day early at 8:30 a.m. was the Seventh Annual ALS Benefit Bake Sale at the community center, which is sponsored by Sam and Gloria Blakeslee each year. The Blakeslee’s hold the bake sale each year in memory of their son, Wes, who passed away from ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), otherwise known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. There were tables full of baked delights such as rosettes, bars, cookies, and a vast selection of other sweet morsels. Author Mark Reps was at the Spring Valley Library signing books for lovers of reading followed by a group discussion where attendees could ask questions. Mark Reps has written books such as “An Angel’s Demon” and “Adios Angel” among others. Distinctive and colorful purses and blankets of all types could be found at the Purse & Blanket Sale at the community center beginning at noon. Many shoppers found just the right purse or blanket they were looking for with the money going toward the Kingsland After Prom Party fund. The Spring Valley Historical Society held a Christmas Tea at the Washburn Zittleman House Museum, which is an additional way residents and visitors could celebrate the season while enjoying

conversation with friends, neighbors, and perhaps with new friends who have just met. Brave Community Theatre held two performances of the play ‘A Recycled Christmas’ during the day on Saturday. The imaginative performances, held at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., drew a crowd and the artists did a wonderful job entertaining the audiences. The free performances were a gift to all persons attending. Valley Christian Center held its interactive program called “A Minnesota Family Christmas” on Saturday evening that many people attended and were thoroughly entertained by. The evening included a variety show, food, crafts, family photographs, a quilt raffle, and more for individuals and families to enjoy together. Glorious music was heard at the community center beginning at 4 p.m. by the Root River Revelers. Many people could be seen tapping their toes and singing along to their favorite Christmas carols while some children chose to dance to the music. The wonderful sounds of the holidays spread throughout the community center putting everyone in the Christmas spirit. The sights, sounds, and smells of campfires burning on the street corners in front of City Hall and the community center also made the warm feelings of Christmas surface as well. Warming hands by the fire was popular with many people as they stopped in between activities to take advantage of the orange fire and red logs burning and the scent wafting through the downtown area. Spring Valley businesses were open for people to do holiday shopping including an open house at The Salsa Guy. Many businesses

Key Club members Kaelyn Lee, age 15, Ericka Kolden, age 15, and Kaylee Stearns, age 15, volunteer during Supper with Santa during Christmas on Historic Broadway held December 14, 2013 in Spring Valley, Minn. Photo by Barb Jeffers

were lit up with bright holiday lights and decorations with some offering specials for the day. Vintage Point Artifacts had hot chocolate and s’mores for sale before and during the parade, which was sure to be the perfect food and drink to warm up during the Christmas celebration. Supper with Santa Claus was a big hit with the little ones coming to see Santa and ask him for what they wanted and hoping they are on his “nice” list this year. Ricky Goddard, age 4, was happy to sit on Santa’s lap and ask for an angry birds shirt while his brother Marshall, age 1, was not so happy and immediately wanted back in his daddy’s arms. Ricky and Marshall are the sons of Eric and Teresa Goddard of Rochester, Minn., formerly of Spring Valley. Santa Claus, who sometimes goes by the name Dennis Timmerman, interacted well with the children while one of his elves, who may be known to some as Ellie Archer, age 10, handed out candy canes to the kids after they visited with Santa. Many volunteers worked for hours to serve a delicious meal to a lot of hungry people. The menu for Supper with Santa included chili along with other warm selections. Volunteers from the First State Bank who helped prepare and serve the food included Juanita Gilbert, Jan Hammon, Renae Lange, and Dawn Merkel among others. Kitchen helpers included Ann Keim, Julie Mlinar, Kathy Merkel, and Linda Bennett and others who belong to the Spring Valley Area Chamber of Commerce. Some of the Key Club members who volunteered their time were Kaelyn Lee, age 15, Ericka Kolden, age 15, and Kaylee Stearns, age 15, who served beverages. Supper with Santa was sponsored by the Spring Valley Chamber and Brave Community Theatre. The Light Parade began at 6 p.m. coming down Historic Broadway with the Spring Valley Legion leading with the American flag and continued with bright holiday lights as one entry after another showed their holiday spirit. The Kingsland High School Knightline played to the delight of the crowd gathered along the parade route some on street corners and others in vehicles. Many Spring Valley businesses had units in the Light Parade including a team of horses sponsored by Rack’s Bar and Grill and some businesses sponsoring Santa Claus on different vehicles. The Spring Valley Ambulance and Fire Department provided excitement for kids with their lights and sirens going as was the police car at the end of the parade. Christmas on Historic Broadway was a day full of everything Christmas from the Bake Sale with Christmas treats in the morning to the Light Parade in the evening giving everyone in the city of Spring Valley many reasons to be merry. To view additional photos of Christmas on Historic Broadway 2013 visit the Fillmore County Journal Facebook page at www.facebook.com/fillmorecountyjournal.

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Country Coffee Talk By Jeanette Schmidt It’s a good day to sit back and have that second cup of coffee with a raspberry sweet roll (recipe in Tasty Temptations) and plan my favorite part of the Christmas menu...dessert. Even though temps have been just a “little” chilly, the scenery still looks like a Christmas card with deer crossing in the front yard and a bald eagle sitting in the neighbors tree. I imagine those same deer will soon be helping themselves to the bird feeders and heated bird bath and probably trimming the pine trees. All of this wildlife entertainment must be why we live where we live. Back to planning Christmas dessert. With all of these frozen raspberries from last summer, something with raspberries would be perfect...they look so festive and taste wonderful. So,

Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake it is! The recipe makes two cheesecakes and is so easy, plus they can be made ahead and frozen. But if you don’t want such a rich dessert, try the Raspberry Sorbet recipe. Sorbet is an easy, not so sweet, alternative to sherbet. Sometimes sorbet is used between courses to refresh the palate. However you use it, it makes a bright addition to your meal and no ice cream maker is necessary!! During this busy time, may the joy of the first Christmas be in your heart and may we have Peace and Happiness in the coming year.

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1 1/2 C frozen or fresh, lightly sweetened raspberries 1 - 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated) 2 - 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened 3 eggs 2 - 6 oz ready-made chocolate flavored crumb or graham cracker pie crusts 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees : 2. Blend raspberries until smooth, press through sieve to remove seeds (skip this if you don’t mind seeds), stir 1/3 C condensed milk into blended raspberries 3. Beat cream cheese, eggs and remaining condensed milk in a large bowl. Spoon into crusts & drizzle with raspberry mixture. Swirl raspberry mixture through cream cheese mixture. Bake 25 minutes or until center is nearly set when shaken. Cool. Cover and chill at least 4 hours. Garnish with chocolate curls. RASPBERRY SORBET 1/4 C water 1/4 C plus 1 T sugar 1 bag (12 oz) frozen raspberries or 3 C fresh raspberries, frozen 1/2 C heavy cream 1. Stir together water and 1/4 cup of sugar until sugar dissolves 2. Pulse raspberries until coarsely chopped; with machine running, pour in sugar water; pulse until mixture is smooth. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about 30 min. 3. Whip cream & remaining tablespoon of sugar until soft peaks form. 4. Scoop sorbet into 4 glasses and top with whipped cream

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Semcac Clinic has been offering family planning services to the community at 76 West 3rd Street in Winona for several years. Due to the fire in Winona earlier this fall, the staff of the Semcac Outreach & Emergency Services joined the staff at the clinic location and has continued sharing the space. The Outreach & Emergency Services staff previously had offices a block away from the Clinic, on East 3rd Street. The unexpected work environment and circumstances have proven to be most convenient for community clientele and patients. While some didn’t realize the comprehensive nature of Semcac services provided to the community, others have expressed

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the convenience of having all of Semcac’s Winona services under one roof. Therefore, as of January 1st of the New Year, the location at 76 West 3rd Street, Winona will be renamed Semcac Center. All Semcac services offered in Winona will remain at one location. Signage will be changed to reflect the new name, Semcac Center, in the very near future. Semcac Center will continue to house all services previously provided by both the Semcac Clinic and Outreach & Emergency Services staff. Semcac is happy that staff is able to join both departments at one location and they have already noticed increased efficiencies for the citizens. Please join us in welcoming

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Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 11, 2014 will be open on December 31, 2013 to January 14, 2014. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Clerk, 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 14, 2014. Filing fee is $2.00. Linda Griggs • Clerk, Yucatan Township

Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 11, 2014 will be open on December 31, 2013 to January 14, 2014.

Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 11, 2014 will be open on December 31, 2013 to January 14, 2014. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Clerk, 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 14, 2014. Filing fee is $2.00.

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Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 11, 2014 will be open on December 31, 2013 to January 14, 2014. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Clerk, 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 14, 2014. Filing fee is $2.00.

Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 11, 2014 will be open on December 31, 2013 to January 14, 2014. Officers to be elected: One Clerk, 2 year term. One Supervisor, 3 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 14, 2014. Filing fee is $2.00.

Keith Brown, Clerk • Arendahl Township

Officers to be elected: One Clerk, 2 year term. One Supervisor, 3 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 14, 2014. Filings may be sent to Bonnie Heidtke, 26297 County 7, Fountain MN 55935. Filing fee is $2.00. Bonnie Heidtke, Clerk • Fillmore Township

Connie Morger, Clerk • Forestville Township

Walter Laumb, Clerk • Norway Township

Notice of filiNg pilot mouNd towNship Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 11, 2014 will be open on December 31, 2013 to January 14, 2014. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Clerk, 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 14, 2014. If interested in officer positions please contact Stena Lieb at 507.467.2275. Filing fee is $2.00. William Sullivan, Clerk • Pilot Mound Township

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Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 11, 2014 will be open on December 31, 2013 to January 14, 2014. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Clerk, 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 14, 2014. Filing fee is $2.00.

Eunice Biel, Clerk • Bristol Township

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 14, 2014. Filing fee is $2.00. Daniel L. Graskamp, Clerk • Fountain Township

David Larson, Clerk • Preble Township

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Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 11, 2014 will be open on December 31, 2013 to January 14, 2014. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Clerk, 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 14, 2014. Filing fee is $2.00.

Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 11, 2014 will be open on December 31, 2013 to January 14, 2014. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Clerk, 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 14, 2014. Filing fee is $2.00. Kathy Whalen, Clerk • Harmony Township

Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 11, 2014 will be open on December 31, 2013 to January 14, 2014. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Clerk, 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 14, 2014. Filing fee is $2.00.

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Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 11, 2014 will be open on December 31, 2013 to January 14, 2014. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Clerk, 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 14, 2014. Filing fee is $2.00.

Faye Garness, Clerk • Canton Township

Linda Marzolf, Clerk • Carimona Township

Genette Halverson, Clerk • Newburg Township

Curtis Bisek, Clerk • Preston Township

Melinda Miller, Clerk • Sumner Township

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Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 11, 2014 will be open on December 31, 2013 to January 14, 2014. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Clerk, 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 14, 2014. Filing fee is $2.00.

Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held on March 11, 2014 will be open on December 31, 2013 to January 14, 2014. Officers to be elected: One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Clerk, 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 14, 2013. Filing fee is $2.00.

Luanne Storelee, Clerk • Carrolton Township

Chris Gudmundson, Clerk • Holt Township

Hugh F. Fendry II, Clerk • Amherst Township

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MONDAY, DEC. 30

•SEMCAC Senior Dining Brunch, 10:30am, Rushford Tenborg Center. •SEMCAC Senior Dining Bingo, 11am, Rushford Tenborg Center.* •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Candellight Service, 4:30pm and 9pm, Christ Lutheran Church of Preston. •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.*

•Free Senior Coffee, 9am, Heritage Grove, Harmony.* •Story Hour, 11am, Harmony Public Library. No school, no story hour.* •Canton Senior Citizens meet, 1pm for cards and visiting, Canton Community Center.* •Canton Historical Society meets, 5pm, Canton Community Center. •Chatfield Brass Band rehearsals, 7pm, Chatfield Elementary Band Room. New members welcome. bcdnarv@aol.com or 507-867-3315.* •AA Class “Road’s Journey,” 8pm, 301 E. Franklin St., Spring Valley (a yellow house).*

•Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, 1300 West Tracy Rd., Spring Valley, MN.* •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, call 507-251-1771 or 7652518.*

•Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN.* •TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) Meeting, Spring Valley Care Center Activity Room. Weigh-in from 5:456pm, meeting from 6 to 6:45pm. Questions contact Judy at 507-3462469.*

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 25 •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, 1300 West Tracy Rd., Spring Valley.* •Free Community Dinner, 5:30pm, Lanesboro Local, 201 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro.*

SUNDAY, DEC. 29 •Lessons and Carols of Christmas Worship, 9am, Christ Lutheran Church of Preston. •Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, south Main St. and Highway 52.*

FRIDAY, DEC. 27

WORD GETS AROUND WHEN YOU ADVERTISE IN THE JOURNAL.

•Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St. Chatfield.* •Harmony AA Group, 8pm, Harmony Community Center. For more info call 612-251-3822 or 507272-2191* •SEMCAC Senior Dining Judy Lacey - Nutrition, Rushford Tenborg Center.

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Contact the Fillmore County Journal P: 507.765.2151 F: 507.765.2468 E: news@fillmorecountyjournal.com www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

1-800-599-0481 in 507 area code

Professional Guide accountants

Dental

MAJOR & COMPANY TAX PREPARATION, ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL SERVICES ENROLLED AGENTS 409 Spring Ave., Preston, MN 55965 • 507-765-4444

RON SCHREIER, EA

•

TIM MCLAUGHLIN, EA

RUSHFORD D E N TA L C L I N I C

MeDical

Gary M. Marcoux, D.D.S. 208 S. Elm Street Rushford, MN

(507) 864-7773

• Family Dental Care • Cosmetic Dentistry/Whitening • New Patients Always Welcome

Pamela Ristau, CPA

Personalized service to accommodate your needs. Accounting, Auditing, Tax Preparation 209 ST. ANTHONY STREET, PRESTON, MN 55965 pam@pamristaucpa.com • 507-765-2180

Teri Klaehn CPA,

insurance

LLC

Tax, Payroll and Accounting Services

Quickbooks ProAdvisor

F&M INSURANCE SERVICES

125 St. Paul St., Preston, MN 55965 507-765-3696 - Teri@tklaehncpa.com

assisteD living Park Lane Estates Assisted Living 111 Fillmore Place SE Preston, MN 55965 507-765-9986

“Where Life Begins Again” cnation@goldenhorizons.org

counseling

MeDical

65 Main Avenue North, Harmony Marcy Allen, LPC; Paul Broken, MA; Mark Bronson, MS, LICSW; Alan Rodgers, LICSW 8:00am - 4:30pm, Mon-Fri 1-800-422-0161 www.zumbromhc.org

Psychotherapy, psychiatry, case management, adult rehab mental health services

VICTIM SERVICES

lisa stensrud, dPT

507.867.8007 fax: 507.867.8018 stensrud.lisa@myfcpt.com

- a service of DFO Community Corrections.

Sexual Assault Program ~ Victim/Witness Assistance Program All services are free & confidenital

Po Box 232 212 fillmore st. W Preston, Mn 55965

Advocacy, information & assistance for victim/survivors of sexual assualt & other felony crimes. Community & professional education & consultation. Located in the Fillmore County Court House - Preston, MN

This space is available for your business!

MON-FRI 765-2805 OR CALL 24 HR CRISIS LINE TOLL-FREE 1-877-289-0636

To advertise on this page please call 507.765.2151 or email ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com

real estate Over 1,500 acres sold in the past year! •Specializing in hunting land, farm land, hobby farms & rural properties •Small town work ethic backed by nationwide marketing •Local expertise, born and raised in southeastern MN

chad garteski, Agent/Land Specialist

Cell: 507.269.2742 • Email: Chad@WeissChoice.com www.WeissChoice.com

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Monday, December 23, 2013

Classifieds EMPLOYMENT

THE FILLMORE COUNTY Journal is seeking a freelance writer to cover Canton City Council meetings as well as occasional human interest stories. Send letter of interest and writing sample to PO Box 496, Preston, MN 55965. h9,16- x

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Call 507-765-2151 or 800-599-0481 (in 507 area code) FAX 507-765-2468 or e-mail: news@fillmorecountyjournal.com

EMPLOYMENT

Spring Valley Senior Living is currently accepting applications for a parttime LPN or RN for our evening shift. Some overnight shifts also available. Every other weekend worked required. Shift and weekend pay differentials offered. Potential to move in to fulltime position. New grads encouraged to apply! Please send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or e-mail hr@svseniorliving. com. EOE. h23,30-o

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EMPLOYMENT

Full Time and/or Seasonal Position at Kruegel Gas Service is available for a propane delivery driver. Benefits are available for the full-time position. The seasonal position would be immediately until spring. For more information and an application call 507-346-7362. h16,23-o Local Fertilizer company looking for full time truck driver, long & short haul, class A, tankard endorsement, clean driving record, home weekends. Call 507-533-1034 Mon-Fri 9-4. h16,23,30-o BE YOUR OWN BOSS. Net Huge Profits. Over $60K/Year. A Real Business! (Invest. Req’d. - $4750) 1-888796-9981. Call Daily from 8 AM to 4 PM CST (MFPA)

ARE YOU A CARING, energetic person who likes helping the elderly? Spring Valley Senior Living has a part-time 3:30-10:30 shift available in the housing with services setting. The shift includes every other weekend. No experience necessary, we will train you to be part of our team! To apply send application to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or e-mail hr@svseniorliving. com. EOE. h16,23-o VIKING LAND TRANSPORTATION is looking for O/Operators to pull our trailer or yours. We offer excellent revenue, miles, FCFS dispatch, weekly settlements, direct deposit, home time Call Recruiting for incentive info @ 800/8455838. MCAN

EMPLOYMENT ATTENTION: LIFEGUARDS - The Preston Park Board is accepting applications for the 2014 season. All lifeguards must complete the provided CPR/1st Aid course and orientation training. Reimbursement of Lifeguard training fee upon successful completion and 160 hours worked. WSI training is recommended for applicants age 16 and up with reimbursement of WSI fee upon successful completion and 50 hours worked. Applications may be picked up at City Hall in Preston. Application deadline is 4:30pm on Friday, January 10, 2014. h23,30- o PAID IN ADVANCE! Make $1000 a week mailing brochures from home! Genuine opportunity! No experience required. Start immediately! www.localmailers.net (VOID IN SD) (MFPA)

EMPLOYMENT ATTENTION: POOL MANAGERS – The Preston Park Board is accepting applications for a Swimming Pool Manager for the 2014 season. This person must be available beginning in May through August. Salary is negotiable, depending upon experience. Some duties include: hiring of lifeguards, scheduling of pool staff, daily bank deposits, ordering of supplies & concessions, attendance at monthly Park Board meetings. Specific job description and applications are available at City Hall in Preston. Position will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to applications received by 4:30pm on Friday, January 10, 2014. h23,30- o

ProfessIonal servIce GuIde Basement Waterproofing

ConstruCtion

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Appliance Sales & Service • New & Used

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Mention this Ad and Receive $100 off Basement Waterprooﬁng System

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Cleaning

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Professional Cleaning ~ Carpet, Furniture, Floors, Furnace Duct Cleaning, Fire & Water Damage, Janitorial Service.

The clean you expect The service you deserve

Jeff Hebl, Owner 507-467-4798 • Lanesboro, MN

ConstruCtion

Professional Service Guide

MELDAHL CONSTRUCTION INC. PETERSON, MN 55962 • 507-875-2496 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: GRAIN BIN CONSTRUCTION

We Carry

• Dryers • Grain Bins for Drying & Storage

& Tear Down , Millwright, Grain Legs, Auger, and Conveyor Construction, Concrete Construction.

-Fans -Heaters -Roof Vents -Floors (And More!)

30 Ton, 136 ft Boom Truck Service THE FIRST BIN DESIGNED FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

www.duanegilbertsonconstruction.com

and Cabinetry

specializing in roofing

•concrete •new Home •siding •remodeling free esTIMaTes!

Taylor Marsden • 507.450.4501 Mabel, Mn • licensed & Insured #Bc664972

Lic. #008744PJ

Lic. #7046

KRUEGEL GAS SERVICE

Interior and Exterior Work • All Areas of Home Repair Replacement Windows • Rooﬁng Repair • Siding • Fences Decks • Drywall/Taping • Painting • Ceiling • Texturing Bathrooms & Kitchens • Ceramic & Vinyl Tile Small Jobs Welcome • Free Estimates • Fully Insured

PROPANE SERVICE INSTALLATION DELIVERY

1-800-464-6121

Call Jim at 507.923.3181 or email ocexteriors@gmail.com

Licensed & Insured • MN Lic #BC667047

SERVING SOUTHERN MN SINCE 1954

motors & motor repair RISTAU FARM SERVICE

satellite serviCes

at all times

dealer

plumBing

For ALL your building and remodeling needs.

Craig Stortz #PL07718

Power Limited Licensed

STORTZ SATELLITE

Nick Stortz #PL07719

Serving the Tri-State area Residential & Commercial Accounts for Direct TV & Dishnet. Cable - Phone - Internet - Wiring Canton, MN

Toll Free 866-862-5397 Bus 507-743-8486 Cell 507-259-1454

Welding & truCk repair 507.421.2956

AL LARSON & SONS

Many Years of Experience

Put your business here!

Lic. #008399PJ

Handy Man with more than 25 years of Experience

Lic# BC474301

MN CONTRACTORS LIC. #20382343

Dave Swenson Don Tollefsrud Matt Swenson

propane gas

HUNGERHOLT CARPENTRY • MARTY HUNGERHOLT, 507-467-2203 • RANDY HARMON, 507-467-2410 • RICHARD NEPSTAD, 507-765-3621

PLUMBING & HEATING

• Insured • Septic systems • New Construction • Remodeling

Handy man

• CUSTOM CABINETS • REMODELING ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIR SHOP • ROOFING • GARAGES • SIDING • SHEDS & MORE 507.765.3873-lanesboro,Mn • 507.932.4560-st. charles, Mn 50-100 new/rebuilt • GRANICRETE COUNTER TOPS auTHorIZed motors on hand Baldor H:507-268-4949 C:507-272-3624

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507-493-5282 • Free Estimates

Plumbing & Heating

• New Homes • Remodeling • Air Conditioning

308 St. Anthony St., Preston • Furnace • Drain Cleaning

Calls welcomed any time!

507-765-2405

BRUMM’S PLUMBING & HEATING, LLC Tony Brumm • Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507)493-5507 • Cell:507-251-9212

TAYLOR OUTDOOR WOOD STOVES ~ RADIANT FLOOR HEATING A-MAIZE-ING HEAT CORN FURNACES & BOILERS ~ GAS FURNACES & BOILERS AIR CONDITIONING ~ SEPTIC SYSTEMS ~ NEW CONSTRUCTION ~ REMODELING FREE ESTIMATES ~ INSURED

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EMPLOYMENT OFFICE ASSISTANT - Tax and Accounting office is seeking a seasonal part-time Office Assistant for late afternoon, early evening hours. The position would run from January through April with possibility of some additional hours after April. Requirements include great customer service skills, some computer and/or bookkeeping experience. Wage Rate based on experience. Send a resume to Major & Company, PO Box 316, Preston, MN 55965 or email to info@ majortax.com or apply in person at 409 Spring Ave., Preston. h9,16- o NEW RICHLAND CARE CENTER has the following positions available: 60+ hour day, evening, and night CAN; 72 and 48 hour evening Charge Nurse; 24 hour day Charge Nurse; Casual CNA and LPN/RN positions. All positions work every other weekend and every other holiday. Health, life and dental insurance available. Please inquire by applying on our website at www.newrichlandcarecenter.com, or contact Peggy Qual, DON, at 507-465-3292. EOE. h9,16,23- x 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 four-year 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 $17.9367/hour according to the 2013 MN Merit pay scale with final salary dependent on qualifications. Applicants must complete a MN Merit System application to be considered. Application materials may be obtained from: www.co.fillmore.mn.us or at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/ mnmeritsystem/default.cfm. Application Deadline: Monday, December 30, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. EOE. h9,16,23-o

Monday, December 23, 2013

EMPLOYMENT L ic e n s e d C li n ic a l Supervisor: Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center is currently seeking a full-time Mental Health Professional (LPCC/LICSW/LP) to provide clinical direction, consultation, and direct services for our location based out of Harmony, MN. This position involves being the clinical supervisor and providing case management services to adults with a mental illness. Responsibilities of the Clinical Supervisor include completion of diagnostic assessments, quality assurance reviews, case consultation, required documentation, providing quality direct services and group facilitation. The Clinical Supervisor must meet the qualifications of a mental health professional according to the Minnesota state statute, including a Master’s degree and licensure of LPCC, LICSW or LP. The chosen candidate for this position will have supervisory experience. This position involves travel throughout Fillmore County and other counties in southeast Minnesota. We offer a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans, and paid time off. EEO Employer. For more information, please visit www.zumbromhc.org. Please send resume and cover letter to: zvmhchr@zumbromhc.org Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center 343 Wood Lake Drive SE Rochester, MN 55904. h23,30-o with Soy ink Printed

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MAKE YOUR LIFE’S WORK A VACATION. Work from home selling cruises. Take the first step today and reach out to our business opportunity specialist! Call 877-671-6145 (MFPA)

Harmony House Restaurant

has openings for part-time waitstaff Mon-Fri. Weekend positions also available. Students may apply. Any Questions Contact Marilyn at 507-886-4612

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals

LOST/FOUND

FOR RENT

Poodle Mix 1 1/2 year old Jack is all white with a black tipped tail. He is also neutered and wearing a g! blaze orange Missin collar with tags. He went missing out of our yard up by the 2 ball fields in Preston, on Saturday, December 14.

2 Bedroom duplex apartment in Harmony, appliances furnished. No pets. $400 per month. Call 507-452-6178. r23tfn-o

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

If you have any information at all, call 563-419-1968

FARM Haybuster #2100 round bale processor streach feed and bedding supply. Good condition $10,500. 320-543-3523. f23,30,6,13-x

WANTED Wanted: Cars, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfno

NOTICES 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% on all your medication needs. Call today 800/259-1096 for $10.00 off your first prescription and free shipping. MCAN

Creative Christian Living and Human Service

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 & cna shifts available. Will train and reimburse for classes, if not on the registry. Bonus Pay on weekends and shift differential.

Contact Nicky or stop by for an application.

Green Lea Manor nursing home 115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436

E.O.E.

…because the journey matters

Chatfield - 2 bedroom twin home w/basement and attached garage. $750/ month plus utilities. NS, NP, Ref. required. Available February 1. Tim 507-259-9110. r16tfn-o Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available Immediately. 765-2131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfn- o

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 FOUNTAIN: 2 bedroom apartment for rent with garage. Call 507-259-6961. r7tfn- o FOR RENT: 2 bedroom apartment in Preston. Off street parking, central air, stove, refrigerator, laundry hookups, large storage room, no smoking, no pets. 1 year lease. 507-467-2941. r9tfn- o

LAKEWOOD SENIOR HOuSINg, 420 Bench St. Chatfield. Easy living...no yard work, no shoveling! For those who are 62 and older, handicapped/disabled. 1-bedroom apts. Heat paid. On-site laundry. Rent based on income. Off-street parking. Call (507) 867-4791

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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Medical Alert for Seniors – 24/7 monitoring. FREE Equipment. FREE Shipping. Nationwide Service. $29.95/ Month CALL Medical Guardian Today 1-888-721-6758 (MFPA)

DirecTV - Over 140 Channels only $29.99 a month. Triple Savings! $636.00 in Savings, Free Upgrade to Genie & 2013 NFL Sunday Ticket FREE for New Customers. Start Saving Today! 1-800-831-9839 (MFPA)

HAVE FUN AND FIND A GENUINE CONNECTION! The next voice on the other end of the line could be the one. Call Tango 1-800-912-6564. FREE trial! (MFPA)

SAFE STEP WALK-IN TUB: Alert for Seniors: Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less than 4” Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American Made. Installation Included. Call 888743-6845 for $750 Off (MFPA)

SERVICES

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. v20eow- o

DISH TV RETAILER Starting at $19.99/ month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available.) Save! Ask About same day Installation! Call now! 800/297-8706 MCAN

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 1-866-691-8804 (MFPA)

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

DISH TV Reseller – SAVE! Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months). FREE Premium Movie Channels. FREE Equipment, Installation & Activation. CALL, COMPARE LOCAL DEALS! 1-800-314-4584 (MFPA)

REDUCE YOUR CABLE BILL!* Get a whole-home Satellite system installed at NO COST and programming starting at $19.99/mo. FREE HD/DVR Upgrade to new callers, SO CALL NOW 1-855-2440238 (MFPA)

Computer Problems? Viruses, Spyware, Email, Printer Issues, Bad Internet Connections – FIX IT NOW! Professional, U.S.-based technicians. $25 off service. Call for immediate help. 1-855-717-2701 (MFPA)

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% on all your medication needs. Call today 1-800-406-9568 for $10.00 off your first prescription and free shipping. (MFPA)

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

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

CALL FOR ALL YOUR REPAIR NEEDS!

House & Siding Washes Mark’s Painting, Repair and Replacements Quality preparations and finishes. Over 30 years of experience. All surfaces, interior and exterior. Insured Boom Van Service

Brush • Roll • Spray Mark Gulbranson 507.459.0590 Canton, MN

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.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Services

1 BR (plus) unfurnished upstairs apartment. Close to downtown Rushford. Heat, A/C, refrigerator and stove included. Available Jan. 1. $300 monthly. References, Lease and deposit required. No pets, non-smoker preferred. 507-6966171. r16,23-o

TO INVESTIGATE OTHER ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES Call PaperChain at 931-922-0484 or e-mail info@paperchain.com (MFPA)

Nurse Full time night Shift • 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

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

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

Shapmaiiraha’nSdWdeelSding ign re Portable Welding Custom round bailing

Call Shamiah! 507-951-1698 Shamiah Womeldorf, Rural Lanesboro

TNT Lawn Service Make arrangeMentS now For your Snow Care

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

ReSidential - CommeRCial

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

Specialties: Ponds, Waterways, Terraces, Driveways, Building Sites and More. Ron (507-273-9796), Aaron (507-272-3923), Eric, & Nate Scheevel 17057 Kind Rd. • Preston, MN

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REAL ESTATE

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REAL ESTATE

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Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI

(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 13595 190th St, Spring VallEy $185,000 Incredible sportsman's paradise on a 40 acre parcel of land which includes 4 spring fed ponds stocked with fish, a 24x16 cabin with wood stove & small deck. Great place to kick back and relax with your fishing pole, hunt the abundance of wildlife that roam the property and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Buildable wooded acreage less than a mile off hard surface road. New Listing!

306 minnESota St. oStandEr $15,000

78121 St. hwy 16, Spring VallEy $99,900

This 4 bedroom 1 bath home needs a little TLC. With some elbow grease and updating it will make a nice home. Main floor laundry, perm. siding and 2 car detached garage. Bank owned property.

Approximately 1.88 Acres west of Spring Valley. Great location on hard surface road with many mature trees. Ranch style home with full lower level partially finished. Formal dining, eat in kitchen, main floor laundry and newer sunroom with in floor heat. The oversized 2 car garage. There is RV parking as well. The back yard is beautiful with all the trees and peaceful surroundings. Priced to sell! REDUCED!

19679 690th St. Elkton $145,000 Affordable hobby farm with 5.06 acres. Conveniently located between Austin and Rochester in Elkton, MN. All set up for horses - fenced & pasture area with 84x48 shed with indoor riding arena with 14’ door. The house has 3 bdrms, full bath and updated furnace, hot water heater, new shingles 2004 & buried power line to house. If you're looking for a move in ready property, look no further! Reduced!

Todd Hadoff

Cell 507-259-5454 Website: www.toddhadoff.com E-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com

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xxx SamplE road, Spring VallEy $49,900 Approx. 12 acre building site) located south of Spring Valley on Sample Road. Excellent habitat for wildlife, great hunting land, some tillable and hay ground. Seller will consider Contract for Deed with low down and low monthly payments.

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$149,900 189 blueJaCK lane Se, roCheSter

2 bedrooms • 3 baths • Open floor plan • Living room w/fireplace • Dining room • Master bath • Walk-in closet • 2-car garage • Dead end street

3 large bedrooms • 2 full baths • Wood floors • Remodeled & updated • Maple cabinets • Master Bath & w/in closet • Formal Living Room • Formal Dining Room • Gas Fireplace • Private Patio • 840 sq ft garage • Vinyl siding • 2 city lots (.48/acre)

$440,000 $129,900 212 franKlin St., preSton Charming 2-Story • Completely Updated & Remodeled • 4 Bedrooms • Master Bath • New Kitchen w/maple cabinets • New Appliances • Wood Floors • Ceramic Tile • Built-in Hutch • Formal Living Room • Formal Dining Room • New Roof • Fenced Private Backyard • Large Deck • All Landscaped • Vinyl Siding • 2+ Garage • Lots of Character

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26011 gladiola lane, laneSboro Deer Ridge • Spectacular Home • Unique Floor Plan • 5 Bed • 4 Baths • In-Floor Heat In House & Garage • Western Cedar Ceilings • Hickory Floors • Family Room W/30’ Ceilings That Includes Floor To Ceiling Windows To Enjoy Wonderful Scenery & Wildlife • Master Shower With Heated Floor • Must See

120 7th St. Se, Chatfield

2103 Margaret St., Chatfield 2.8 Acres Surrounded by Woods • Private setting • 9’ & 10’ Ceilings • 2 Fireplaces • Wood Floors • Open Floor Plan • 1108 Sq Ft Heated 3-Car Garage • Open Staircase • Patio • Main Flr Laundry/Mudroom • Abundace of Wildlife

1-Level Living • 2 Bedrooms • New Flooring • Steel Siding • Large Corner Lot • Attached Garage • Mature Trees • Appliances Will Stay

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$209,000 310 Maple St., laneSboro 3 Bedroom on main floor • Wheel Chair Assess. InFloor Heat in House & Garage •3 Baths Main Floor Laundry • Fireplace

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

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$149,900 21205 280th St., fountain

7.7 Acres • Set up for horses • 3 Bedrooms • 2 Porches • Wood Floors • Main Flr Laundry • Woods • Pasture • 2 outbuildings • Chatfield Schools

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Chatfield - Fingerson & Donahoe - 1st Subdivison - Lots Starting At - $29,900

21559 Cty rd 102, Chatfield

1175 highway 52 n., preSton Open Floor Plan • In-Floor Heat • 18’ Ceilings • 9’ Ceilings • Main Floor Master • Main Floor Laundry • 3 Car Garage • Wonderful Views • Deck • Private Backyard

4.58 Aces • 3 Bedrooms • 2 Full Baths • Master Bath • New Cedar Siding • New Steel Roof • 2 New Decks • Remodeled Kitchen • Fireplace • Formal Living Room • Formal Dining Room • 32x30 Shed with Heated Shop • Wildlife • Scenery

704 Kenilworth ave., laneSboro 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Wood Floors • Archways • High Ceilings • Block Exterior • 2 Car Garage

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new liSting - CoMMerCial building 206 Main St. Chatfield. Great rental income, multiple business rental, 2 apartments rental, newer furnaces, ideal location. $89,900 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

$39,000 22078 Cty road 20, preSton (greenleafton) 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Wood Floors • 9’ Ceilings • Large Corner Lot (0.41/Acre) • Across from church • Formal Living Room & Dining • Main Floor Laundry • New Furnace • New C/A • Enclosed Porch • Handicapped Accessible • Walk-up Attic

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PIANOS, DIGITAL Pianos, Rodgers Church Organs - New, Used, Sales & Service - Call DEWEY KRUGER MUSIC, Northwood, Iowa, 800-933-5830, deweykrugermusic.com. s9,16,23- x

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WANTED: Cropland, farms, hunting land. Call Roger D. Johnson, Land Broker Auctioneer. Licensed MN, SD, WI, IL. 608-385-8080. e2tfn- o STRUGGLING WITH YOUR MORTGAGE and Worried about Foreclosure? Reduce Your Mortgage & Save Money. Legal Loan Modification Services. Free Consultation. Call Preferred Law 1-800-952-5147 (MFPA)

DOG FOR SALE: Miniature Dachshund crossed with Miniature Pinscher, 7 month old male. Very friendly and rambunctious. Raised with a family. Call 507-2513854. s23-o

BILL’S GUN SHOP. Buy, sell, trade, and repair. We are your local MUCK BOOT dealer. Hours: 7pm-10pm M-F, Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday by appointment. 1 1/4 miles south of Carimona, 19708 Kava Rd. Preston. 507-765-2762 s10eow- o

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$69,995 Completely renovated from the studs out! You’ll be impressed. 2 BR, beautiful KIT, BA & hardwood floors. Well insulated, new roof, windows, elec., etc. Move right in. Seller pays up to $2,000 in buyer’s closing costs w/acceptable offer!

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Beautiful newer home, expansive floor plan, large private master suite, sunroom, 4 BR, 3 BA, finished throughout. Nearly 4000 sq. ft.

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• 2013 Car Bumper Pull • 500 Gallon Fuel Trailer • 4 Horse LQ's • 7' x 20' Stock • 24' Show Stock • 16' Bumper Stock • 7' x 24' Stock • 16' Goose Neck Stock • 7'6" x 32' Stock USEd FeatHerlite trailerS: • 17' Alum. Flatbed • 20' Stock • 32' Stock • Bobcat S330 w/Cab • Cat 248 B USEd EqUipMENt: • Bobcat S300 • Bobcat S650 • Bobcat E35 Excavator

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23138 Lapman Dr., Houston

BUILDABLE LOT IN RUSHFORD: $27,500. Put up a single family or multi-unit in Tyrol Hills subdivision.

Secluded 1.8 acre homestead only a couple minutes from Rushford. A peaceful rambler with finished basement. 3 bathrooms, 2 car garage and hundreds of public bluff land acres adjacent to your back yard!

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3 bedroom home with updated kitchen, bath, siding, windows, shingles & front porch. Main floor bed & bath. 2 bedrooms up with large storage room with potential to finish . Deck off kitchen. Det garage. Large lot. Wood floors everywhere but kitchen and bath. Worth a look! $58,900

This property has a good 3 bedroom sized home with open floor plan. Attached 2 car garage and storage shed. Home sold ‘’AS IS’’, cash or qualified conventional loan letters must accompany all offers. Proceeds to be given to Harmony Area Community Foundation. $25,000

Nicely laid out 1 1/2 story home with 3 season porch Main living areas are open and bright. Open staircase leads to 3 nice size bedrooms with large closets. Wood floors under carpets. Back covered deck. Det garage and garden space. $61,900

145 2ND Ave. SE, HARMONY

1920’s Bungalow with high ceilings, wood floors, and nice layout. Walk up attic area has been sheet rocked & offers additional space. Vinyl siding, shingles 3 yrs. Large 3 season front porch. Seller invites your offer. $41,900

118 Main St. S, MABEL Property is in good condition with updates. Retail & office space. 2 parking spaces on property. Public parking front side of building. Full kitchen, laundry, & full bath onsite. Opportunity for landlord or supplementing your own business with additional income. $68,000

10277 Cty 116, GRANGER

Investment property - this affordable 2 bedroom home offers efficient living, near the Upper Iowa River and miles of snowmobile trails, with 2 car garage. Seller had tiled around perimeter, new furnace in 2007 and updated septic. $48,000

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Quality built ranch home offers a picture perfect setting. Custom cabinets, floors, & millwork. Geothermal heat. Landscaped & cedar fencing. Detached multi 2 cars, shop & storage space, pole shed,& small barn. $250,000

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If you love older homes here it is! Many beautiful original features, including hardwood floors, main floor bed & bath. Full bathroom and 3 bedrooms up. Large 3 season porch plus deck. Plus walk up attic. $89,900

Very well cared for 3 bedroom home on a wonderful lot with mature trees. Floor plan is well laid out with an open vaulted ceiling, in the living, dining & kitchen. Master bedroom with master bath. Detached super sized one car with heated workshop area. $59,500

225 5TH Ave. SE, HARMONY

2 bedroom Bungalow with high ceilings & open floor plan. Updated kitchen and bath, plus main floor laundry. Front enclosed 3 season porch. 2 car detached garage. Shingles on home in 2004, steel on garage 2012, perm siding, updated doors and windows. Move in ready! $64,900

243 Harwood Ave., CHATFIELD

Move in ready 3 Bedroom home. Vaulted ceilings in living room with cozy NG fireplace. Kitchen has newer countertops and sink, plus skylight for natural lighting. Lower level family room, exercise area, office/ den,bath, laundry, and storage. Att garage. Semiprivate back yard.$110,000

611 Kenilworth Ave. S, LANESBORO Impeccably maintained 3 story home. Formal & informal living areas, original wood floors, impressive open staircase, pocket doors, & wonderful woodwork. Updated kitchen & baths plus a 1400 sq. ft. addition Basement partially finished! $295,000

400 Dupont St. LANESBORO New Construction 2013- Cottage Style Living. Mocha birch cabinets, granite counter with breakfast bar, engineered hardwood flooring. 9 x 16 deck with a beautiful view. Laundry & storage areas in the lower level. $69,900

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15413 Cty 9, PRESTON 2 bedroom home, updated on main floor including flooring, lighting, bathroom, furnace and window replacement in 2012. Full basement with laundry and storage. Large detached garage. Greenleafton offers affordable living with country views. $57,000

XXX 3RD Ave SE, HARMONY Lots for Sale

Harmony's newest subdivision, with country views and city utilities at an affordable price. No building permit fees or connection fees in 2013! Harmony is a super place to live, offering the quality lifestyle of a small town, with a thriving business district, clinic & health care facilities. $14,900/each

401 Hillcrest, LANESBORO A great opportunity for you to finish the interior to your liking. This home is at the sheet-rocked and wired stage with bathrooms roughed in. Super location on top of Church Hill. This tri-plex offers a wonderful opportunity for a get away or a full time home in Lanesboro.$98,500

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Quiet Location, this 2 story home is affordably price and offers some nice features such as an open staircase, hardwood flooring, main floor laundry and central air. Mature trees, on corner lot with generous sized 2 car garage.

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PUBLIC NOTICES Notice of PostPONEMENT of mortgage foreclosure sale DATE: December 18, 2013 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, -that the mortgage foreclosure sale referred to in the foregoing Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale has been postponed from December 19th, 2013 at 10:00 am to January 16th, 2014. Said sale will be held at the Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, 101 Fillmore Street, in the City of Preston, County of Fillmore, in the State of Minnesota. Unless said mortgage is reinstated or the property redeemed, or unless the time for redemption is reduced by judicial order, you must vacate the premises by 11:59 pm on July 16th, 2014. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Attorney Daniel E. Dunn Main Street Law Offices, LLC 504 Main Street, Suite 200 P.O. Box 1627 La Crosse, WI 54602-1627 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Marine Credit Union MAIN STREET LAW OFFICES is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. Publish23

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Notice of Public Hearing on a Proposal For reissuarance of a commercial development revenue note (Commonweal Theatre Company Project) Notice is hereby given that a public hearing shall be conducted by the City Council of the City of Lanesboro, Minnesota on Monday, January 6, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. at the City Hall located at 202 Parkway Avenue South, Lanesboro, Minnesota, to consider the proposal of Commonweal Theatre Company, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation (“Borrower”), that the City assist in refinancing the acquisition, construction and equipping of an approximately 13,000 square foot two story theatre facility to be located at 208 Parkway Avenue North in the City (the “Project”) and certain other costs related to the Project by the amendment to and reissuance of a revenue note in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152 to 469.1655, as amended. The Project is owned by the Borrower. The note if and when amended and reissued will not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance upon any property of the City except the Project, and such note will not be a charge against the City’s general credit or taxing powers, but will be payable from sums to be paid by the Borrower pursuant to a revenue agreement. At the time and place fixed for the public hearing, the City will give all persons who appear at the hearing an opportunity to express their views with respect to the proposal. In addition, interested persons may file written comments respecting the proposal with the City Administrator at or prior to the public hearing. City of Lanesboro /s/ David Todd City Administrator-Clerk Publish23

Notice of mortgage foreclosure sale DATE: October 15, 2013 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: January 10, 2007 2. Mortgagors: Robert J. Sammann 3. Mortgagees: Marine Credit Union 4. Recording Information: Recorded on January 31, 2007, as Document Number 357052, in the Office of the Fillmore County Recorder, Minnesota. 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: N/A INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 04.0222.010 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: See Exhibit “A” Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens) [ ] 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: Rural Route 1, Box 64A, Peterson, MN 55971 OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the Mortgage: [check one] [ ] is a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are. The transaction agent’s mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is. [X] is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are . 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is N/A. INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $ 140,000.00. 13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $168,390.75. 14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Fillmore County, Minnesota, at public auction on Thursday, December 19th, 2013, 10:00 a.m., at the Fillmore County Courthouse, main lobby, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN 55965. 15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six (6) months after the date of sale. 16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on June 19, 2014. 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. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Attorney Daniel E. Dunn Main Street Law Offices, LLC 504 Main Street, Suite 200 P.O. Box 1627 La Crosse, WI 54602-1627 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Marine Credit Union MAIN STREET LAW OFFICES is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. Publish23

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-13-825 Estate of Richard R. Watson a/k/a Richard Raymond Watson a/k/a Dick Watson Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s will dated 4/11/2001 and codicil(s) to the will, dated N/A, and separate writings( s) under Minn. Stat. 524.2-513 (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Mark D. Watson whose address is 12323 King Fisher Rd. Crown Point, IN 46307 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minn. Stat. 501 B.41, subd. 5. Dated: December 5, 2013 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Kelly M. Wagner Baulder Maus Forman Kritzer & Wagner 124 North Broadway, PO Box 1268 Spring Valley, MN 55975 Attorney License No: 0314031 Telephone: 507-346-7301 FAX: 507-346-2537 Email: kwagner@baulderlaw.com Publish 16, 23

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-13-813 Estate of Harry L. Housker, Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on February 25, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. a hearing will be held in this Court at the Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, Minnesota 55965, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the decedent’s Will dated May 26, 2010, and for the appointment of Donald Housker as personal representative of the estate of the decedent In an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts for the estate. Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the dete of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: December 17, 2013 Matthew J. Opat Judge of District Court James D. Attwood Court Administrator Barton L. Seebach (MN# 0164975) Story & Schoeberl, L.L.P. P.O. Box 89 126 N Elm St Cresco Iowa 52136 Telephone: (563) 547-3329 Facsimile: (563) 547-2578 Publish 16, 23

Summary of Minutes December 3, 2013 County Board Meeting The Fillmore County Board met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION 2013-069: 2014 Final Fillmore County Budget RESOLUTION 2013-070: 2014 Final Fillmore County Levy RESOLUTION 2013-071: AMC Platform amendment RESOLUTION 2013-072: Repeal Section 705 and replace with Sub-Surface Sewage Treatment System Ordinance amendment RESOLUTION 2013-073: Hire above minimum Be it resolved that Fillmore County Board hereby sets County Commissioner’s annual 2014 salary at $20,300. Be it resolved that Fillmore County Board hereby sets County Attorney’s annual 2014 salary at $94,500. Be it resolved that Fillmore County Board hereby sets Auditor/Treasurer’s annual 2014 salary at $73,500. Be it resolved that Fillmore County Board hereby sets Recorder’s annual 2014 salary at $61,400. Be it resolved that Fillmore County Board hereby sets Sheriff’s annual 2014 salary at $83,750 plus $6,000 for emergency management duties. The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda. • the following Consent Agenda: 1. November 26, 2013 County Board and Tax Hearing minutes. 2. Step increase for Rebecca Burland, Social Worker. 3. Step increase for Vicky Giese, Social Worker. • renewal of fiber locate agreement with Brad Johnson. • 2013 Budget amendments. • appoint Coordinator or his/her designee as Clerk of Board. • purchase of overhead projector from MN.IT Services. • close CR 124 and apply for funding as it becomes available for removal. • hire Neva Beier, as replacement Social Services Manager. • increase Sanitation Department petty cash fund. • increase minimum charge for garbage disposal. • 2014 appropriation to Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation. • 2014 appropriation to Semcac, Inc. • 2014 appropriation to Historical Society. • 2014 appropriation to Memorial Day Services. • 2014 appropriation to Ag Society. • 2014 appropriation to Soil & Water Conservation District. • 2014 appropriation to SE MN Bluff Country HRA. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, services $780.00 Fillmore County Treasurer, fuel $727.31 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $1,507.31 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (28 bills - not listed) $3,379.47 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $4,886.78 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Cargill, Inc., salt $48,264.86 Dunn Blacktop Co., Inc., cold mix $2,779.82 Erickson Engineering Co., services $2,112.50 Sorum & Sons/Orval, rock $577.13 Spring Valley Overhead Door Company, Inc., services $3,038.00 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $56,772.31 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (5 bills - not listed) $659.81 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $57,432.12 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL EDA FUND BILLS OVER $500 (NONE) $0.00 TOTAL EDA FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (3 bills - not listed) $44.64 TOTAL EDA FUND $44.64 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Bobbie Vickerman, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish23

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-13-881 Estate of Earl Herman Hilke, Decedent NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PEOPERTY A Petition for Determination of Descent has been filed with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent’s last Will (if any), and the descent of such property be determined and assigned by this Court to the persons entitled to the property. Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed or raised, the Petition may be granted. IT IS ORDERED and Notice is further given, that the Petition will be heard on January 28, 2014 at 9:45 a.m. by this Court at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, Minnesota. 1. Notice shall be given to all interested persons (Minn. Stat. 524.1-401) and persons who have filed a demand for notice pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-204. 2. Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by: [X] Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing date. [ ] Delivering a copy of this Notice and Order to ______ personally at least 14 days prior to the hearing date. BY THE COURT Dated: December 18, 2013 (COURT SEAL) Matthew J. Opat Judge of District Court Dated: December 18, 2013 James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Petitioner Timothy A. Murphy Hammell & Murphy P.L.L.P. 110 East Main Street, PO Box 149 Caledonia, MN 55921 Attorney License No: 76594 Telephone: (507) 725-3361 FAX: (507) 725-5627 Publish23, 30

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-13-876 Estate of Scott Eugene Copeman, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Carol A Copeman, whose address is 509 Lyndale Ave, Spring Valley, Minnesota 55975, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir or other Interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any Interest In real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: December 17, 2013 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Shawn Vogt Sween (MN# 0387368) Law Office of Shawn Vogt Sween, LLC 104 Main St S PO Box 35 Grand Meadow Minnesota 55936 Telephone: (507) 754-4555 Facsimile: (507) 754-4554 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 16, 23

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Lanesboro City Ordinance title v - public utilities chapter 525 - water rates 525.01 Residential Base Fee $12.60 per month Water Charge $.0044 per gallon 525.02 Commercial Base Fee $12.60 per month Water Charge $.0044 per gallon 525.03 Penalty 18% per month 525.04 Connection Actual 525.05 Shutoff/Reconnection $75 525.06 Public Utilities Cost Adjustment Actual 525.07 REPEAL This Ordinance Adopted December 2, 2013 repeals Chapter V. Section 550 including all subsections thereof previously adopted. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance becomes effective January 1, 2014. Mayor Attest: City Administrator/Clerk Publish16,23

Words cannot express our gratitude for your acts of kindness shown to mom, especially over the last 2 1/2 years. Your special remembrance of mom through your visits, cards, food, memorials, and other acts of thoughtfulness at the time of her passing will not be forgotten. A special thanks to the WONDERFUL CARE PROVIDERS at the Harmony Care Center. There is not a more wonderful group of care providers anywhere! The way you joked with & had fun with mom, to the way you treated her with respect and dignity down to the final day of her life; you could not have been any finer. As you cared for mom and shed tears with us, the level of compassion with which you do your jobs goes far beyond what is expected. You weren’t just care providers; you became very special friends to us all. You are all a class act! The family of Phyllis Grooters t23-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The Family of Caleb Hughes would like to express our appreciation of the outpouring of support and love we have been shown since Caleb’s accident. We truly have seen the good still in the world and we Thank you for that. A special thank you to the class of 2010, his true friends whom he loved like family, and to Hoff funeral home for leading us through this difficult time, May you all feel as blessed as you have made us feel. Jon and Cherie Graham and Family t23,30-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

THANK YOU to Dr. Jakim and Dr. Loeffler and their entire staff at OMC, Preston. Thank you all for the excellent health care we have received! Also, thanks to Lisa Stensrud, DPT at Fillmore County Physical Therapy in Preston for her skill and successful treatments! Dave and Carol Knutson t23-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Thank you to all the underwriters, the wreath decorators, all the volunteers, the HON board, Tim Gossman for the fresh greens and support making the wreaths, the Chatfield Center for the Arts, Computer Danamics and Old Tyme Café and Catering for making the “Wreathed in Joy” event a new tradition in Chatfield. t23-0 ~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Lanesboro City Ordinance Title v - public Utilities chapter 515 - Sewer rates 515.01 Residential Base Fee $15.95 per month Sewer Improvement $ 4.00 per month Sewer Charge $.0041 per gallon 515.02 Commercial Base Fee $15.95 per month Sewer Improvement $ 4.00 per month Sewer Charge $.0041 per gallon 515.03 Penalty 18% 515.04 Connection Actual 515.05 Public Utilities Cost Adjustment Actual 515.06 REPEAL This Ordinance Adopted December 2, 2013 repeals Chapter V. Section 540 including all subsections thereof previously adopted. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance becomes effective January 1, 2014. Mayor Attest: City Administrator/Clerk Publish16,23

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-13-869 Estate of Wanda Alice Eide, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated January 28, 1994, (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Donald Eide, whose address is 30252 DeSoto Rd. Peterson, MN 55962, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: December 23, 2013 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Terry A. Chiglo Chiglo Law Office 210 E. Cedar Street Box 507 Houston, MN, 55943 Attorney License No: 0243875 Telephone: (507) 896-2176 FAX: (507) 896-2070 Email: chiglaw1@acegroup.cc Publish 16, 23

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-13-880 Estate of Winifred Arlone Hilke, Decedent NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY A Petition for Determination of Descent has been filed with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent’s last Will (if any), and the descent of such property be determined and assigned by this Court to the persons entitled to the property. Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed or raised, the Petition may be granted. IT IS ORDERED and Notice is further given, that the Petition will be heard on January 28, 2014 at 9:45 a.m. by this Court at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, Minnesota. 1. Notice shall be given to all interested persons (Minn. Stat. 524.1-401) and persons who have filed a demand for notice pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-204. 2. Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by: [X] Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing date. [ ] Delivering a copy of this Notice and Order to ______ personally at least 14 days prior to the hearing date. BY THE COURT Dated: December 18, 2013 (COURT SEAL) Matthew J. Opat Judge of District Court Dated: December 18, 2013 James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Petitioner Timothy A. Murphy Hammell & Murphy P.L.L.P. 110 East Main Street, PO Box 149 Caledonia, MN 55921 Attorney License No: 76594 Telephone: (507) 725-3361 FAX: (507) 725-5627 Publish23, 30

Lanesboro city ordinance title v - public utilities chapter 555 - electric rates 555.01 Residential Base Charge $12.00 per month Energy $.1471 per KwH 555.02 Commercial Base Charge 1 Phase $21.60 per month Base Charge 3 Phase $37.20 per month Energy $.1471 per KwH 555.03 Security Lights Actual 555.04 City Street Lights Base Charge $240.00 per month Energy $.1471 per KwH 555.05 Penalty 18% per month 555.06 Connection Actual 555.07 Shutoff/Reconnection $75 555.08 Public Utilities Cost Adjustment Actual 555.09 REPEAL This Ordinance Adopted December 2, 2013 repeals Chapter V. Section 520 including all subsections thereof previously adopted. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance becomes effective January 1, 2014. Mayor Attest: City Administrator/Clerk Publish16,23

Lanesboro City Ordinance title v - public utilities chapter 505 - garbage and refuse rates 505.01 Recycling $7.80 per month Blue Bag $1.75 per bag Fuel Surcharge Actual Penalty 18% 505.02 REPEAL This Ordinance Adopted December 2, 2013 repeals Chapter V. Section 530 including all subsections thereof previously adopted. EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance becomes effective January 1, 2014. Mayor Attest: City Administrator/Clerk Publish16,23

THANK YOU TO Security State Bank of Wykoff for the gift I won during the Christmas drawing. Bonnie Heidtke t23- o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

THE WYKOFF AREA Historical Society would like to thank Rod Thompson and Thompson Motors for sponsoring Michael Eckers who presented on the Civil War and answered questions at our Annual meeting in November, 2013. WAHS would also like to thank everyone who attended the Christmas House Tours and Christmas Concert fun raiser, and thank you to West Fillmore Thrivent Branch #31189 for contributing matching funds to our Holiday fund raiser. t23-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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