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Lanesboro School Board reviews 2016 levy By H annah Wingert hannah@fillmorecountyjournal.com
The Lanesboro School Board met on December 17, 2015 at 7 p.m. Treasurer Lolly Melander gave the treasury report. The Lanesboro school district currently has a bank balance of $181,339.41. The board reviewed the 2016 levy certification. Each school district is allowed to levy taxes in up to 30 categories. Lanesboro has 13 levy categories. Because the district is receiving more state aid than it did four years ago, it is able to ask for fewer tax dollars. The district is set to receive $504,004.66 in revenue with $398,730.78 in tax dollars and $105,273.88 in state aid if the levy is approved by Fillmore County and the State of MinneSteve and Ross Goldsmith and families. By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com
The Goldsmith brothers, Ross and Steve, were honored on December 8 at the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual convention when they were named Minnesota’s Outstanding Conservationists for 2015. Ross is quick to point out that this recognition also goes to Fillmore County SWCD. There were 60 entries from the state; many were managing operations that have been handed down through their family for three generations. Ross said they were excellent people that all do little things for conservation. All of them have to make a living.
But all the while, they are looking ahead to the future and working to pass it down so that the generations that follow can make a living too. Ross maintains that farming practices that they use are not just for their time or his sons’ time, but for his grandson’s time. The Goldsmith farm was established in 1862 with about 320 acres by their great-grandfather. Ross and Steve purchased the farm from their dad in 1974, at which time it had grown to 520 acres. Currently, the brothers own 1600 and rent an additional 600. Half of the acres they manage are cropped with about 660 in corn, 140 in soybeans, and 300 in hay. The other half is in permanent grass pasture. They are dedicated
Photo by Fillmore County SWCD to this way of life, maintaining what they have, improving what they can, while making a living and raising a family. The brothers use minimum tillage (no tillage in the fall), just two passes with a cultivator in the spring working only about three to four inches, leaving crop residue on top. All acres are grid sampled over a three year period, one-third each year. Cover crops are planted on corn silage acres, a portion of which are enrolled in a five-year EQIP program using winter rye and winter wheat to improve soil health. These practices have almost eliminated erosion. The cover crops and manure applications increase the organic matter in the soil. Ross noted See GOLDSMITH Page 7
sota. The board voted to approve the levy certification form and submit it the the county and state. The budget summary for 2016 was reviewed and adopted by the school board. Due to lower enrollment numbers, the budgeted expenses will go up from $4,503,314.00 in 2015 to $4,778,112.67 in 2016. The current number of students enrolled at Lanesboro is 338 with approximately 120 open enrolled students. Superintendent Jeff Boggs noted that the expenses have been calculated high to cover all bases. A business manager contract has been offered to Sally Ming. There was a good pool of applicants and several were very well qualified, which made the decision a tough one. Ming has See LANESBORO LEVY Page 2
We have to work together and make this happen By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Rep. Greg Davids (R) invited area residents to a listening session on broadband. Fifty or more residents, provider representatives, and area officials gathered at the Spring Valley Community Center on December 18 for the two hour discussion. Davids introduced Rep. Ron Kresha (R) who represents north central Minnesota and is assistant majority leader in the state House. Kresha who started out as a teacher in the early 1990s said at that time in a small town he had a tough time getting resources for his classes.
Kresha acknowledged that technology is continually changing. We need to find out how to connect the most households efficiently. He explained there are two ways to drive costs down: • With a government subsidy and • By bringing in more providers for better cost and better access. Broadband connectivity does not necessarily mean fiber. He insisted we have to think outside the box. The younger generations want mobile connections. Private sector providers come into high density populations where it is most profitable. Kresha believes the private sector and See TOGETHER Page 6
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board meeting to update the board on the changes he’s been making in the cafeteria and kitchen. On October 27, he found out that there was grant money available to update the kitchen, but it had to be used by October 31. He was able to use the money to purchase new durable orange trays to replace the melamine ones that the cafeteria had been using. The new trays are non-breakable, lighter, and more narrow than the old ones, allowing the kitchen staff to fit more in the dishwasher at a time. Rich is planning to purchase black trays for the teachers to use. The old trays are currently in boxes in storage and the district would like to get rid of them. Anyone interested in the trays is asked to contact the school for more information. Rich was also able to purchase a new commercial grade food processor with the grant money. The processor is quiet and has attachments that allow him to use it for many different foods. In addition to the trays and food processor, he purchased a new foodwarmer and trays, new kitchen knives, and half cookie sheets. He said that the grant money was a big blessing to the district. A motion was passed allowing the new business manager, Sally Ming to make transactions at the F&M Bank and Merchants Bank & First Southeast Bank of Canton. The board congratulated Chairman Dave Ruen for being recognized at the Minnesota School Boards Association’s Leadership Conference on January 14, 2016. The next board meeting will be held on January 21, 2015 at 7 p.m.
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C ommentary One Moment, Please... Winning the lottery
By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com We recently had a staff meeting at the Journal, which we try to fit into our schedule each month if possible. At this particular meeting, we revisited a number of projects we worked on in 2015. The biggest proj- Jason Sethre ect of 2015, by far, was Boots & Badges: Honoring Fillmore County Veterans. As
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I told our team, we have had numerous customers come into the office with copies of books dedicated to local veterans from years past, and the most recent one I’ve seen was from the 1960s. Prior to that book, I saw another one from around the year of 1919. So, as I told our team, the work that they did to assemble this very special book that will become available within the next month is something that has only ever been done once every 40 or 50 years. Sending a book to press isn’t something you do every day. This was a big deal for our team to continually publish the weekly newspaper while also assem-
bling a book recognizing over 3,400 Fillmore County Veterans. I’m proud of our team, beyond words. As I said in our meeting, there have been people walking into our office with books from 1919 -- published 96 years ago. So, long after we’re gone, Boots & Badges: Honoring Fillmore County Veterans will be held on to by family members and passed down from one generation to the next. In my case, just as an example, the only military photo I found for my great-grandfather Martin Sethre was in a military book from 1919. Otherwise, there would have been no photo of him in the book. In addition, we discussed our Breast Cancer Awareness Month section that appeared in the October 12, 2015 issue of the Fillmore County Journal. On the front page of that issue, reporters Kirsten Zoellner and Barb Jeffers shared the breast cancer survival stories of Carol Johnson and Ann O’Connor. As we discussed how we presented the editorial content and involved sponsors, we talked about how important it was to always do our very best at everything we do each and every day. And, as I said in our meeting, “it’s always harder to do things better, but it means a lot more to people.” We want to create something that people will talk about, appreciate, and want to retain as a keepsake for a very long time. I remember three years ago, when we started showing our support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Along with printing stories about survivors in remission, we offered a sponsorship opportunity to local businesses who may want to show their support. For every sponsorship, 50% of the proceeds were donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The first year, the total donation to BCRF was $340. This was a good start. Last year, was better, but this year we far exceeded my expectations.
• The Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe • Larrabee-Essig Insurance Agency • K & R Equipment, Inc. • Herman’s Service • Preston Specialties, Inc. • Gundersen Health System • The Gateway • JAC’s Bar & Grill • Haakenson Electric • Preston Dairy & Farm Assn. • Reicks Auto License Bureau • Root River Market • Pam’s Corner Store • Al Larson & Sons Plumbing & Heating, Inc. • Preston Liquor, LLC • Drury’s Furniture Store There were many other projects we discussed from 2015, contem • Harmony Telephone plating our successes along with Company exploring how we could improve • New Beginnings Salon on specific projects. We know • Shari’s Sports Saloon that we don’t do everything per • GP Truck Painting fect all the time, but I can hon • S & A Petroleum, Inc. estly say that we always put our • TJ’s Liquor best foot forward. We do the best • SMG Web Design that we can every single day of the • Bill Funk Trucking • Richard’s Pump Service, Inc. week. And, then we discuss how we can do it better. • B & B Bowl My point for bringing this up in • AcenTek my commentary is to emphasize • Threads Custom Apparel the importance of having a sense • Ody’s Country Meats of purpose. I love what I do, and • WIT Boyz, Inc. • The Creamery/Nordic Lanes enjoy working with the people on our team to accomplish great & Lounge • S & S Automotive Auto & things. To me, that’s important. We don’t just publish a weekly Truck Parts newspaper. We serve people in • Bank of the West • Major & Company Account- many capacities. And, what we do, hopefully, has longevity. ing & Tax I’ve had conversations with • Shooter’s Bar people about what they would • First Southeast Bank do if they won the lottery. For • Harmony Insurance Group me, without any hesitation, my • Sally’s Hair To Dye For • Bluff Country Computer response has always been that I would keep working at the newsWorks paper. It’s not really a job. It’s not • RiverStar Incorporated • Todd Hadoff - ReMax work. It’s engaging and purposeful, which is important to me. Results What we do matters. All of • Good Samaritan Society us. And, hopefully, we find joy in • Preston Equipment what we do. • Gehling Auction, Inc. • Roy’s Barber Shop God bless all of our readers as we • Sunshine Foods do something that matters in 2016. Thanks to the support of local businesses, we sent off a check for $1,035 to the BCRF. Included is a copy of the letter they sent to me this past week. For me, and for our team, we don’t want to just go through the motions of publishing the newspaper every week. We have an opportunity to make an impact. We have an opportunity to bring people together to do good things. As this newspaper reaches over 25,000 readers each week, it touches the lives of many. At this time, I would like to again thank those businesses who supported the Breast Cancer Awareness Month section we published in October.
Letter about No matter how bad you think it is, it is worse... To the Editor, Even those of us who are cynical about Houston County government were appalled by the actions of Judy Storlie, Steve Schuldt, and Teresa Walter at the board meeting on Dec. 22. Just two years ago, the County Board voted unanimously to have term limits for the Planning Commission. Three terms of three years each was to be the limit and then a person would have to sit out an entire term before being able to serve again. At the Dec. 22 meeting these three commissioners voted to reinstall Glenn Kruse for a sixth term. Why did this happen when there were five other highly qualified candidates to choose from, one of them an attorney. There are two reasons. 1. Glenn Kruse is in favor of frac sand mining. 2. Glenn Kruse has a long history
of enabling and covering up the lack of enforcement of the ordinances in this county. This is a clear attempt by these three commissioners to not allow progress in bringing the planning and zoning processes into compliance with the state statutes and county ordinances. They not only want to enable malfeasant behavior. They are determined not to allow it to be fixed. Bryan Van Gorp Rushford, MN
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C ommentary My 2015 gratitude list By Tim Penny President/CEO, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation It seems impossible we’ve reached the list-making time of year again - wish lists, gift shopping lists, holiday card lists, lists of resolutions for becoming better people in Tim Penny 2016. Certainly, there are several things I’m looking forward to in 2016: Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), along with the five other Minnesota Initiative Foundations are all celebrating our 30th Anniversary, SMIF will be wrapping up our strategic plan, and we’ll continue to foster recently launched programs. Amidst all these forward-looking lists, I feel it’s also prudent to pause to list things we have to be grateful for from this past year. Here is my 2015 Gratitude List: SMIF’s work toward a more equitable, inclusive southern Minnesota. We partnered with Blandin Foundation and Bush Foundation this summer to offer a Leadership in Ethnically Diverse Communities workshop series to deepen relationships
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across ethnic differences. Additionally, we received funding from Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development to launch The Prosperity Initiative, intended to increase the capacity of minority-owned businesses. The expansion of SMIF’s Quality Child Care Program. With additional funding from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation of Minnesota, Otto Bremer Foundation, Mardag Foundation, and Medica Foundation, SMIF will now be able to offer trainings for child care providers in 14 of our 20 counties. The Foundation’s First Annual Early Childhood Care Conference. We welcomed over 300 child care providers to Owatonna this fall to ensure they received training to maintain their continuing education credits. Our future generation depends on educated, equipped caregivers. The Entrepreneurial Bridge Conference & Banquet. This event brought together 125 individuals from 50 high-growth, high-potential southern Minnesota businesses for networking and workshops at the Hormel Historic Home in Austin this fall. Already, one new Peer Network has emerged from this conference, focused on the food sector. The strengthening of SMIF’s local foods work. Supporting local foods is a key component to diversifying our region’s economy. SMIF once again was a lead sponsor for the 2nd Annual Feast! Local Foods Marketplace held at the Rochester Mayo Civic Center. This year it drew more than 1,500 people and 100 exhibitors, and 70 buyers. The collaborative spirit of
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southern Minnesota leaders and residents. Our first Regional Community Growth Initiative spurred some great collaborative projects among the smaller communities surrounding Rochester, notably SE MN Together’s work to address the workforce shortage already affecting our region. The ideal weather throughout the spring, summer and fall led to a boom year for our region’s farmers and our rural economies. An informative regional bus tour to our four westernmost counties: Brown, Faribault, Martin, and Watonwan. Our Board members from those counties did a great job of lining up residents, businesses, and educators to give the Foundation’s staff and board a chance to listen in on areas of concern and opportunity. The fact that SMIF’s donor base continues to be a source of strength for the Foundation; the Entrepreneur Fund hit $1 million with the support of many long-standing financial partners. We also strive to be good stewards of the dollars entrusted to us holding our administrative costs to 10%. The good health of good company. As Annie Dillard said, “How we spend our days is how we spend our lives.” I feel fortunate to spend my days surrounded by a loving family, a dedicated staff and board, and many regional partners working for a brighter future. While things are relatively happy and healthy in our neck of the woods, it’s also been a noteworthy year marked with pain and tension in our larger world community. It makes me all the more appreciative for this chance to reflect on how far we’ve come as we embark on another year working together toward progress. On behalf of the Foundation, holiday blessings to you and your family. I welcome your comments and questions. You can reach me at timp@smifoundation.org or (507) 455-3215.
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By Karen Reisner We will soon be saying a fond farewell to 2015, another year has run its course. Time seems to fly by at a faster pace each year the older I get. Perhaps, older people feel time Karen Reisner ticks by at a faster rate than when they were young because they are over the half way point in their life. Even though 2015 probably wouldn’t come near my top ten list of the best years of my life, it was a good year. When we are very young, we can’t wait until we are old enough to do a whole list of firsts: ride a bicycle on two wheels, drive a car, date, graduate high school or college, make our own way and our own decisions, achieve our dream, get a job or start a
business, marry and have a family, and so on. We get to a point when many of life’s significant milestones are behind us. We see less possibility for new achievements ahead of us. Psychologists suggest this phenomenon occurs because first time accomplishments make for stronger, longer lasting memories. Time seems to be slowed down while each landmark event is first achieved. We look back at the day of our marriage or some other first and find it hard to believe that 20, 30, or more years have flown by since that special event. If this is the case, we can slow down those later years in life just a bit by trying new things, creating new firsts, getting out of the rut, making new memories, living for today, and embracing the future. This is the time for New Year’s resolutions, try something new in 2016.
Letter about Greg Davids has supported broadband... To the Editor, Last Friday, I had the pleasure of co-hosting a town hall meeting with your State Representative, Greg Davids, to discuss broadband expansion in Spring Valley. I’d like to thank the city of Spring Valley, local telecom officials, and especially the over 50 citizens who ventured to the meeting on a snowy Friday afternoon, for a lively discussion on an issue of great importance to our state. We heard from Fillmore County residents about the need for expanded broadband service in this area, as well as throughout other underserved areas of Greater Minnesota. Currently, the state and federal government are working with private sector telecommunications companies to invest
millions of new dollars to expand broadband around the state. This year, $96 million of state and federal funding will be invested in broadband across Minnesota. That historic funding is on top of major investments from private entities wishing to do their part in providing fast, reliable broadband connection. The upcoming legislative session is an opportunity to increase funding and support for broadband service in Greater Minnesota. Again, thank you to everyone who came out to voice his or her opinion on this vital issue. If you have any questions or suggestions on broadband expansion, please contact my office at (651) 2964247 or rep.ron.kresha@house. mn. State Representative Ron Kresha St. Paul, MN
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Government this week • Monday, December 28, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Monday, December 28, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, December 28, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Monday, Janurary 4, Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Monday, Janurary 4, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m.
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state and federal governments have to come together to bring service to rural areas. He asked that they work to find solutions and not make it political. In 2015, combined funding from state and federal of $96 million was to be invested to expand broadband into unserved and underserved areas. A representative from Frontier Communications explained that the federal program, Connect America Funding (CAF), aims to make broadband universal to everyone at an affordable price. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established a National Broadband Plan with planning beginning in 2009. Minnesota is to receive a total of nearly $514 million over the next six years in Phase II CAF funding for broadband expansion. Fillmore County is estimated to receive about $924,070 of CAF II funding. Question and answers Numerous questions followed. Peggy Hanson, Lanesboro, commented that Kresha seemed to want more competition. She con-
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tinued that there are many underserved areas and asked if we will need subsidies in Fillmore and Houston Counties. Kresha said state subsidies should go to the hardest to reach areas. He added that the state’s Border to Border Broadband program should be used for hardest to reach areas and also it should be opened up to more providers. Hanson said no state funding has gotten here. Kresha responded that there will be another round of funding, calling it a competitive process. Bonita Underbakke, Lanesboro, asked about funding to place the ‘tube” in while a road is being constructed (later the fiber could be pushed through). Kresha said this is the “dig once policy”. This is happening, but fiber may not be the best way to get broadband to you. Davids said he hoped this is an issue that can transcend political party, saying everyone has the same goal of keeping people connected. He noted that Governor Dayton wants $100 million for broadband. Davids commented, do we look back 10 years from now and wonder why we did that big investment in infrastructure. He suggested we might
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not use broadband anymore a decade from now, going the way of 8-track tapes. Davids wants to consider where we will be in 10 years. Kresha warned of duplicating resources from state and federal programs. Paul Weirtz, AT&T, served on the governor’s Broadband Task Force for three years. They are tasked with developing policies to promote the expansion of broadband access throughout Minnesota. He noted that the $100 million appropriation request doesn’t count wireless. Wireless companies can’t apply for broadband grants. The appropriation amount is up to the legislature and the governor. Kresha maintained they are working with limited resources. If we don’t push for access, rural counties suffer. It is a big part of the economic development piece. Kresha said, We want to know how important this is to you.” Frank Wright, Lanesboro, said he was hearing there may be a better way of doing this, noting that wireless service is not always satisfactory. Weirtz noted that new cars are becoming Wi-Fi connected. We can’t future proof this. A La Crescent man (Jeremy) insisted we don’t have the opportunity to get it wrong. Entrepreneurs can transform the county. There are a lot of people without proper access to the Internet. For small businesses, it affects their profit and loss and their ability to sell and produce. We have to look at how much we are going to lose or gain if we get it wrong or right. Kresha agreed to some extent, noting consultants work online and the Internet can bring one’s business into one’s living room. He added the fastest growing sector includes the companies that are starting with zero to 10 employees. Access allows them to work from home. Russell Hess, Plainview, says there are three service options in town. He questioned the inefficiency of three providers and asked how we bring service to other smaller towns. Thomas Trehus, Spring Grove, is a member of the school board and running for the District 28B
An Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County state House seat now held by Davids. He noted the Spring Grove school district had visionary leadership and is lucky to have fiber to all of the district. He called broadband service the 21st century equivalent to electrification, adding the Internet is not going away. Trehus explained that a small business owner in Preston will drive to Rochester this evening to bid on farm implements, insisting access to the Internet is needed for his job. Trehus called on Davids to support the $100 million appropriation request. Davids asked why the business owner didn’t go to the Preston Library for access. Fillmore County commissioner Mitch Lentz insisted that we have to work together and make this happen. County board members recently did their annual road tour which has them traveling all over Fillmore County. Lentz said during that tour over half of the county had no coverage. We need equal access for everyone here, repeating “we need this”. Kresha said it is the state’s role to get to those that are underserved. “Grandma should be able to face time her kids or get telemedicine.” He said it will take time. Jeremy, La Crescent, asked the legislators why they cut funding last session. Davids said there are a tremendous number of competing groups looking for funding including K-12 education, nursing homes, those looking for property tax reductions, and so on. He insisted he wants to do the right thing. The state has a $1.9 billion surplus, one-third of which will go into reserves. Davids asked, do you have any idea how many requests I’ve had for funding? He suggested requests have been made for about 10 times the
$1.2 billion surplus that is left. Kresha said that third world countries are providing service with wireless. He insisted we have to think it through and also suggested that if too many grants were awarded, they could not be administered in a timely manner. A woman that lives south of Chatfield in a wooded area said she tele-works and can only get satellite. She drives eight miles to a rented office space to get the service she needs to work. Jack Bratrud, Preston, explained that we live in a small county without lobbyists. Therefore, we rely on our representative to get our needs known. He believes Davids is lukewarm on the project. Davids insisted he doesn’t know what the right number is, adding he has now heard from a county commissioner and citizens as to how important they think it is. Peggy Hanson summed up her thoughts, saying Fillmore and Houston Counties have significant unmet broadband needs. We know what we want, but are unsure of the method. She asked why this is not on Davids’ list of priorities? Davids said he is on four committees and only the Commerce Committee might touch on broadband. He added he relies on folks like Kresha that is on a committee that will deal with broadband coverage. Hanson asked Davids if he is going to spend time on things that matter in his district? Davids insisted broadband is a high priority for him, but he does not serve on that committee and will not see the language until it gets to the floor of the House. Kresha maintained that Davids trusts him to carry broadband, adding, “You do have someone fighting for you.”
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that the humus content is so high that there is little erosion, even on continuous corn ground. Pastures are fertilized to increase forage production and lime is applied as needed. The next generation, sons Josh and Chris, work full-time in the family farming operation. Tim, who is a veterinarian and teaches at the University of Minnesota, also helps with livestock health on the farm when available. Ross said his son works to solve animal health problems rather than just treating them. Veterinarian students from the U of M are sometimes hosted by the Goldsmiths to help them gain field experience.
The brothers have a diversified operation, which includes over 370 beef cows, 100 ewes, the farrowing of 100 sows, and two hog finishing barns. They built one of the first mono slope barns in the area, which both reduces pollution and saves money. The building is 100 feet by 180 feet, 26 feet high in front and 14 feet high in back with a cement floor. There are about 370 head in the shed which has two 90 foot square pens, giving each animal about 40 square feet of space. They get one bale of bean straw bedding per day per pen, which forms a mound in the center of the pen. During the time the bedding is being put into a pen, the cattle in that pen get outside for a time circling around the building, giving the brothers
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a chance to pick out an animal at the end of the line which may be a little off, healthwise. The calf crop, when weaned, is finished on homegrown forage. The animals are protected from the elements in the three sided mono slope shed which is always open air. Ross said heat is the worst enemy when finishing cattle. Cattle are kept dry and protected from the elements, which in turn keeps feed costs down per pound of gain, improving efficiency and profitability while reducing labor needs. The building sits empty for a short time in the fall after the last of the prior year’s calves have gone to market and before the current year’s spring calves are weaned and housed in the shed by early December. SWCD provided some technical expertise and some financial assistance toward the construction of the mono slope building. Fifty heifers from last year’s calf crop will be turned out on the grassy hills in the spring for herd replacements. The Goldsmiths have basically a closed herd of black angus, raising their own replacements. Breeding bulls are purchased. Round hay bales are put through a bale processor and spread in a windrow across a corn field to feed the stock cows in the winter. This method allows all the cows to eat at the same time. They can come into the barns at night. Ross commented that the sheep are good for the grandchildren, allowing them to help and learn
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up, it can’t be put back. Goldsmith family members are active in Pork Producers, Cattlemen’s Association, and Farm Bureau. Both brothers were active leaders with county 4-H groups. Their kids are now 4-H leaders and the grandkids are 4-H members. Ross and Steve are Vietnam veterans and Red Cross blood donors. The Goldsmiths want to thank Fillmore County SWCD who put everything together for them. Ross insisted, “The award is not for our recognition, but for everyone’s recognition in the SWCD office, who are here to help us.” He added, “We are not always right, but are trying to go the right way to make it work.” Note: Some information in this article has been drawn from the Fillmore County SWCD website. www.traditionspreston.com 1-507-765-3837 E.O.E
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Obituaries Esther Rindels Esther Rindels, age 99, of Preston, Minn., died Monday morning, December 21, 2015, at the Spring Valley Care Center. Funeral services were held a 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the Greenl e a f t o n Esther Rindels Reformed Church, rural Preston, with Pastor Roger Lokker officiating. Burial took place in the Greenleafton Cemetery. Esther was born on September 11, 1916 in the Greenleafton area, the daughter of Gerrit and Grace (Elfrink) Ruesink. She attended country school in Fillmore county. After school she went to work for local families helping with housework and caring for their children. Then she went to work for the Prinsen family where she learned the art of breadmaking from Nelva Prinsen. On August 1, 1941 she married Chester Rindels in a garden wedding at her parents’
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home in rural Greenleafton. The couple made their home in the Greenleafton/Cherry Grove area, where Esther worked as a homemaker. They bought the grocery store in Greenleafton and Esther ran that. When they sold the grocery store, she became a full-time homemaker. In 1976 they moved to Preston and Esther worked part-time at Rindels’ Fashion Shop. She was a lifelong member of the Greenleafton Reformed Church and was very active in church activities, including being a Sunday School teacher. She enjoyed her retirement years, spending time with her family, doing embroidery, baking and entertaining for meals. You never left without receiving a package of homemade buns. Esther is survived by one daughter, LuAnn (Loren) Rindels of Preston, daughter-inlaw Evelyn Rindels of Austin, three granddaughters: Kathy (Scott) Goergen of Austin, MariLyn (Stacey) Bakke and Gina (Jeff) Lindeland, both of Preston; eight great-grandchildren: Ryan Himli, Nick and Dusty Riste, Becca (Jake) Prinsen, Sammi Bakke, and Zander Sylvester, Ariel and Rylan Lindeland; four
great-great-grandchildren: Kaeden Rollie, Whitney and Arianna Himli, and Sophie Riste; one brother, Erwin Ruesink of Spring Valley; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Chester of 71 years; and one son Roger. Friends called from noon until service time at the Greenleafton Reformed Church. Online condolences may be left at thauwaldfuneralhomes.com. Gladys Kathryn Lundby A visitation will take place on Monday, December 28, 2015 from 5-7 p.m. at the Hindt Funeral Home, 316 N Broadway, Spring Valley, Minn. A service will be held on Tuesday, D e c e m b e r Gladys Kathryn 29, 2015 at Lundby 11 a.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 805 S. Broadway, Spring Valley, Minn. Burial will take place in the Spring Valley Cemetery. Gladys Kathryn Lundby, 100, of Carlton, Minn.passed away on December 16, 2015 at the Inter-Faith Care Center in Carlton, Minn. She was born April 5, 1915 in rural Spring Valley, Minn. to Jonathan and Katie Fenstermacher. In 1933, Gladys graduated from Spring Valley High School and went on to attend one year at Mankato Business College and a year at Rochester Business College. Following college she worked for Spring Valley Creamery. On November 17, 1937 Gladys married her
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. high school classmate Harold (Kenneth) Lundby. They spent their entire married life in Spring Valley, where they were blessed with three children. Upon the birth of their first child, Kathryn, Gladys became a full-time homemaker. She was a loving wife and mother who enjoyed cooking and making special meals and treats for her lovedones. She was active in DAR, where she held several offices, including Regent. The family attended the Congregational Church of Spring Valley, where she participated in the Ladies’ Aid. In later years they joined Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, where she remained active until she moved. Gladys loved to play cards with family and friends and was still playing cribbage just days before her death. She was an avid Vikings and Twins fan and could talk the “talk” with the best of them. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Harold Kenneth Lundby; her six brothers: Reuel, Nevin, Roscoe, John, Dean, and Paul; and her daughter, Kathryn Young. She is survived by her son, Jon (Karen) Lundby of Dent, Minn.; daughter Merry (Daryl) Waters of Oliver, Wisc.; son-in-law Richard Young of Williamsburg, Va.; one grandson, Erik (Greta) Lundby of Mill A, Wash.; six granddaughters: Mari (Antoine) Zammit of Boynton Beach, Fla.; Kristen (Jeff) Ammons of Williamsburg, Va.; Kari (Ben) Davis of Greencastle, Pa.; Erin (Brian) Allrich of Moorhead, Minn.; Lindze (John) Swenson of Holyoke, Minn.; and Katie (Cody) Gran of Duluth, Minn.; 16 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Condolences may be left online
at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com. Stanley L. Munson Memorial services for Stanley L. Munson were held 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 22, at Marshall Lutheran Church, rural Adams, Minn., with the Rev. Jeremey Johnson officiating. Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Stanley L. Mond ay, Munson December 21, at the Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow. Stanley Munson, age 61, of Elkton died Thursday, December 17, at his home surrounded by family. He was born January 25, 1954, in Estherville, Iowa to John and Mary Ann (Kruse) Munson. While still in school, Stanley’s family moved to a farm near Elkton. Stanley was a 1972 graduate from Elkton High School and went on to attend Austin Junior College. He married Mary Krull in 1976. To this union Mike and Suzan were born; Stanley and Mary later divorced. Stanley had a love for the land. He grew up farming and as he grew older, always had a bountiful vegetable garden. On October 22, 1994, Stanley married Sandy (Engelhart) Mundfrom in Adams, Minn. Through the Local #405, Stanley worked for various companies. His last assignment was at Knutson as labor foreman. Stanley worked in construction starting in 1987 and retired in 2011. In July of 2011, he was See OBITUARIES Page 9
Fillmore County Church Directory A rendahl Lutheran Church....……………………...Sundays - 10 : 30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 A ssembly Of God Church & Valley Christian Center..... Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church.….....…Fri. - 8 : 30am & Sat. - 5 : 00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church...…...……………....…Sundays - 9 : 00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church.…….……....…Sundays - 10 : 45am & 6 : 00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church............……Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church…………....Sundays - 8 : 00am & 10 : 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 Ser vices.…………...…....………Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Destiny Life Church.............………………......…Sundays - 10 : 00am 104 West Jessie Street, Rushford MN 55971 (507) 429-1222 Elstad Lutheran Church...………………….......….Sundays - 9 : 00am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……..……....……Sundays - 11: 00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..….....................Sundays - 9 : 00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church.......Sundays - 8 : 30am & 10 : 30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....………........………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 6 : 00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840
First Baptist Church-Preston.…………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 7: 00pm 108 Chatfield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4960 First English Lutheran Church.………...……..…...Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland..............................Sundays - 10 :30am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318
First 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 55935 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church...…...…………Sundays - 8 : 30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4456
Garness Trinity Lutheran...……….………........…Sundays - 9 : 00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905 Grace Lutheran Church..……………………....…..Sundays - 9 : 00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2218 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) 937-3137 Harmony United Methodist Church…...............Sundays - 10 : 30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henrytown Lutheran Church-Canton Assumption Catholic Church....Sundays-10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist..........Saturdays - 9 : 00am 217 W. Jessie St., Rushford (507) 993-8328 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church........................Sundays - 11: 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 Looney Valley Lutheran Church.............................Sundays - 10 : 00am 2040 Looney Valley Road, Houston, MN 55943 (507) 896-3412
Mabel First Lutheran Church……………......……Sundays - 9 : 00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293 Mabel United Methodist Church..……………...…Sundays - 9 : 30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296 Nativity Catholic Church..Sun. (1 & 2) - 8 : 45am & (3 & 4) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 Newburg United Methodist Church 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran.………………...…………Sundays - 10 : 30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875 -2460 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.…..... Sat. - 5 : 30pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 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 55935 (507) 268- 4455
Root River Church of the Brethren …….…..…….....Sundays - 10 : 00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-4772 Root River Community Church ………….….....…..Sundays - 10 :30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074 Rushford Lutheran Church ………..........…….Sun. - 9 : 00am & 5 : 30pm 101 S Mill St., Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7152
Saetersdal Lutheran Church.……………....….......Sundays -10 : 30am 21447 Co. Rd. 30, rural Harmony, MN Scheie Lutheran Church..…………………….…..…Sundays - 9 : 30am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5680 St Columban Church.…..…………………...……..Sundays - 10 : 00am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -3886
St Ignatius Catholic Church.……………….........……Sundays - 10 : 30am 213 W Franklin St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7565
St John Lutheran Church.…………...……………...Sundays - 9 : 00am 241 Line St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296 St Joseph’s Catholic Church.……………….…....…Sundays - 8 : 00am PO Box 577 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257 St Mark ’s Lutheran Church...…………....…………Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111
St Mar y’s Catholic Church...…..................................Sundays - 8 : 00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthew’s Episcopal Church..…...........……………Sundays - 9 : 30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923-1219 (507) 867-3707
St Matthew’s Lutheran Church..……………………Sundays - 9 : 00am Harmony, MN 55939 (Granger) (507) 772- 4474 St Olaf Catholic Church...........Sun. (1 & 2) - 10 :30am & (3 & 4) - 8 : 45am 114 N Locust, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5268
St Patrick ’s Church Hall ………………......…......Saturday - 5 : 00pm Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church.....................................Sundays - 9 : 00am 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul Lutheran Church............................................Sundays - 9 :00am 215 N Miller St, Lime Springs, IA 52155 (563) 566-2389
Sumner Center United Methodist Church.…........…Sundays - 10 :30am 9 miles N. of Spring Valley on Co. Rd. 1 (507) 696-4197 Trinity Fellowship ELCA..…………………......….Sundays - 10 : 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211 Trinit y Evangelical Lutheran Church……….......……Sundays - 10 : 30am
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Union Prairie Lutheran..……………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3363 Whalan Lutheran Church..............................................Sundays - 9:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398 Wykof f United Methodist Church.…….……….…Sundays- 10 : 30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 202-2275
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diagnosed with metastatic medullary thyroid cancer. After several successful treatments, Stanley decided to end treatments in September 2015. With the care and support of his wife and family, Stanley was able to stay at home until the end. Stanley’s pride and joy was his grandchildren; he loved being called “Papa” by them. He liked taking them for rides in the pontoon on Lake Sakata in Waterville, Minn. Stanley also enjoyed spending the last three winters in LaFeria, Tex. with his parents and Sandy. Surviving Stanley are his parents, John and Mary Ann of Elkton, Minn.; his wife, Sandy of Elkton; children: Mike (Jodi) Munson of Rose Creek, Minn. and their children, Connor and Claire; Suzan Munson of Le Roy, Minn. and her children, Evelyn and Draven; Eric (Tiffany) Mundfrom of Spring Valley, Minn. and their children: Hunter, Noah, and Esme; and Amanda (Kern) Hall of Spring Valley, Minn. and their children: Olivia, Eva, Ruby, and Willow; sisters Barbara (Jaimie) Rodberg of Raleigh, N.C.; Linda (Dave) Dickie of Lake City, Minn.; and Jean Munson of Elkton; a brother, Mark (Nancy) Munson of Kasson, Minn.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jolene (Munson) Keiffer. Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com.
By Hannah Wingert After searching for a pastor for almost two years, First Baptist Church of Preston welcomed Pastor Stuart Weist and his family. Stuart and Michelle Weist are originally from San Diego, Calif. After having twin sons Nicholas and Eric, they decided they wanted to move to a small town in the midwest to raise their children. Stuart found a job in Tyler, Minn. working for a wind turbine company. Being 2000 miles away from all of their friends and family led them to begin attending the Lake Benton Baptist Church as a way to meet people. It was there that they realized their need for a Savior and were both saved and baptized, Stuart in November 2007 and Michelle in May 2008. Two years later, they welcomed their third son, Lucas. Stuart felt God leading him to serve Him and when a visiting missionary gave an altar call for serving the Lord in ministry, he went forward. After that, he began meeting with the pastor of his church,
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Pastor Fish, to learn the basics of systematic theology while taking some modular courses at Central Seminary in Minneapolis. In 2012, he and his family moved to Plymouth, Minn. so he could attend seminary fulltime. Stuart plans to graduate in May of 2016 with a Diploma of Bible and Theology. During the summer of 2015, Stuart filled pulpits for various churches. He was starting to think about looking for a church to pastor, but hadn’t applied to any yet. Throughout the summer, three different pastor friends of his asked Stuart if he’d thought about applying at the First Baptist Church in Preston. The last one, LeeRoy Parks had been interning at the church while they searched for a full-time pastor, and he asked the Weist family to visit it on Labor Day weekend. That visit sparked an interest in Stuart. “I was really excited about it as my heart is with rural churches.” He was also impressed at the young ages of many of the members and the number of children in the church. “You can see the future for the church in the
kids.” Stuart remarked. Stuart sent his resume to the First Baptist pulpit committee and was asked to officially be a pastoral candidate at the church after an interview. A vote by the church members was unanimous in appointing him as their new pastor and Stuart and his family were welcomed to the church on December 1, 2015. Having lived in Tyler, which is a town of about 1,200, the
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Weists had no qualms about moving to the small town of Preston, noting that it actually has more stores than Tyler does. They look forward to getting to know the people of Preston and the surrounding towns. Stuart’s vision for First Baptist Church in Preston is to see it continue to be a lighthouse in the community, but he says that ultimately, the vision of the church is up to the people.
Pastor Stuart Weist with wife Michelle and sons Nicholas, Eric, and Lucas. Stuart is the new pastor at First Baptist Church, Preston. Photo by LeeRoy Parks
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“George H. Haven House” painting by Lanesboro 9th grader Jo Glenzinski. Photo submitted Lanesboro Arts will present community. This has given my the Annual Juried High School students a chance to see that I Art Show, showcasing work by am not the only one who feels 9-12th grade students from they can create artwork. They Chatfield, Fillmore Central, can do it!” According to Gallery DirecLanesboro, Mabel-Canton, week beginning 12/27/2015 and Rushford-Peterson High tor Robbie Brokken, “The Art Schools. The show opens with Show gives the students an a reception on Saturday, Janu- opportunity to reveal a part ary 9 from 6-8 p.m., which of themselves to the public is a wonderful opportunity to and each other through their meet, and ask questions of, stu- art. Attendance and support dent artists and teachers from of area families has been overthese schools. The show runs whelming and helps share our through January 31, 2016. commitment to the commuAlways free and open to the nity.” public, winter gallery hours are Minnesota’s Standards for Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 Fine Arts includes a presenp.m. in January. The show features a variety of art projects, including those in ceramics, acrylics, pastels, ink, pencil, and mixed media sculpture. Mabel-Canton art teacher Stena Lieb explained the value of her students participating in a juried public art show by saying, “…it allows them the opportunity to see that they can achieve art creation that is valued outside of the school
tation aspect of Visual Arts. Lieb added she has incorporated the Fine Arts Standards into the curriculum of her senior Art Exploration Class at Mabel-Canton by, “including Lanesboro Arts’ Juried High School Art Show through a curator’s eye in a real world setting. My students can participate and understand what goes into the selection, presentation, and showing of artwork as a way of learning.” The exhibit is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Providing year-round arts programming for more than thirty years, the mission of Lanesboro South Arts is to serve as a regional catalyst for artistic excellence and educational development in providing diverse art experiences for people of all ages. For more information: www.lanesboroarts. org / (507) 467-2446 / info@ lanesboroarts.org. Handicapped accessible and free to the public, the exhibition gallery is located at 103 Parkway Ave N. in Lanesboro, Minnesota.
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A simple soup to start the new year The week after Christmas often leaves folks feeling a bit full and fuzzy headed. The combination of holiday travel, weather, winter colds and a series of rich holiday meals tends to leave us in a funk that can be hard to shake. I know for a fact that I baked too many Christmas cookies this year, and if I baked too many, then surely I ate too many as well. Right around this time of year, I start
craving very simple meals with simple flavors and not a lot of fuss. I suppose it’s in response to excess of the holiday season. And while I don’t exactly believe in making resolutions for the New Year, I do tend to take a closer look at my diet this time of year. This is the part of the article where I am supposed to wax sen-
White Bean and Ham Soup
One meaty ham bone 3 ½ quarts of water One pound great northern beans, plus water for soaking One large onion Bay leaf A pinch or two of thyme or summer savory Black pepper Day One Make the ham stock. Ham stock is very simple. Cover your ham bone with 3 ½ quarts of water and bring to a simmer. Simmer for several hours, then remove from heat. Remove the bones from the broth, then strain the broth into a heavy duty pot with a cover. Cover the broth and set it outside or in the fridge to cool overnight. Pick over and rinse your beans. Place them in a large pot and cover them with enough cold water to fully cover the beans, plus about two inches. Let them sit covered overnight. Day Two Start about two hours before you want to eat your soup. Drain the beans and rinse them, set aside. Skim the fat from your ham stock, likely it will have solidified on the top for you and it will be easy to lift this out. Chop your onion and sauté it in a small amount of oil in the bottom of your soup pot. Once the onion has softened, add your ham stock, beans and bay leaf. Bring to a simmer, and allow it to simmer, covered, for 1 – 1 1/2 hours. Be sure to stir it occasionally to keep it from sticking to the bottom of the pot. The cooking time will depend on the age of your beans. Older beans get dried out and can take a very long time to cook. Really, really old beans may never soften satisfactorily, so be sure not to use beans that have been sitting in the cupboard for several years. (Use those for pressure canning, that’ll soften them up!) Mash some beans against the side of the pot if you want a thicker soup, if you would like a thinner soup, feel free to add a bit more water. Add thyme or summer savory and black pepper to taste about 15 minutes before serving. A bowl of this very simple soup goes well with a chunk of crusty bread. Happy New Year!
timental over 2015. I think I’m just going to skip all that if it’s okay with you. My year has had some blessings and some curses, I know we’ve all had trials and joys this year. All I can really think of to say is, remember the joyful times and do your best in 2016 to make more of them. I’m guessing that quite a few of us have leftover ham bones from Christmas dinner. Well, here is a good way to use them up! This is a very simple soup, but I like to take the time to make it over a two day period so I can strain, chill and defat the ham stock. Also I like to soak the beans overnight. Some say this is an unnecessary step, or that you only need to soak them for a couple hours, but I find I have better luck cooking beans to the consistency I want when I take the time for an overnight soak.
Did you know? Exercise is a great way to maintain a healthy mind and body. Many people begin a new year by making resolutions to lose weight or build muscle. Too often, however, men and women get stuck in an exercise rut, following the same exercise routine week after week. Not only can this be boring, fitness experts advise that it's necessary to change an exercise routine periodically to continue to see results. It's one reason why many fitness clubs unveil new classes every few weeks. Just when you master the choreography of a class, it's time to change! With repetition, the body adapts and grows accustomed to the routine, using less energy as a result. That can affect your ability to lose weight. Changing your workout forces your body to work harder, producing better results. If you exercise with a trainer, discuss ways to modify your normal routine to surprise your body. Increased intensity, interval training, adding sprints to running, taking different classes, or even increasing the frequency of your workouts may do the trick.
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Rushford-Peterson Board splits on Project Oversight Committee By Kirsten Zoellner The R-P School Board waded through a full agenda and a scheduled Truth in Taxation meeting at the Monday, December 21 meeting. The majority of conversation related to the Project Oversight Committee, a new committee aimed at streamlining the new school construction project by allowing the committee to deal with unforeseen cir-
cumstances, according to Tim Robertson, of ICS Consulting, the district’s owner’s representative for the project. Robertson presented to the council a proposed list of duties and responsibilities for the committee, comprised of several Design Team members as well as board directors Julie Koop and John Linder. Duties are geared towards assistance in
Rushford-Peterson School Board Chairman John Linder, center goes over items related to 2016 levy at the December 21 meeting. Also pictured, left to right, are Board Director Val Howe, District Business Manager Toni Oian, and Superintendent Chuck Ehler. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner
“resolving issues as they occur to move project forward in a timely manner within scope, budget, and schedule.” Also included is the review of change order proposals, assignment of change order priority, and review of monthly progress reports and quarterly metrics. The biggest sticking point within the prescribed duties, however, was approval of budget reviews and a recommendation to allow the committee authority to approve change orders up to $50,000. The committee would review change orders, comprised of many separate items, and budget reviews during meetings, at least once per month, and then would relay the information of what’s involved to the full school board at their monthly meeting. According to Robertson, the full board would still review payment applications and have final authorization. Instead, he stressed the committee could expedite authorization following an in-depth review of items, under the guidance of ICS Con-
sulting. Board Director Jon Pettit noted concern for the process and the need for the committee, stating the school board should be responsible for wading through the data and requests. “It’s a $38 million project. I’m fully aware of the scope. I will readily look over change orders,” he said. “I’m not looking for streamlining. The board should take on the responsibility.” Robertson countered that issue at hand is if authority to proceed stops construction. “This will allow freedom at the construction site,” he added. Board Director Joyce Iverson questioned whether the full board would retain authority if an irregularity is discovered after the fact, prior to monthly school board meeting approval. Robertson noted that items were deeply vetted and that the committee will have all the “nuts and bolts” of items and can clarify board questions. Pettit made a motion to retain composition of the Project Oversight Committee as the full school board. “I do not wish to give up the responsibility. I want to be more informed on decisions.” The motion was seconded by Director Dean Mierau. After a vote, the motion failed in a 3-4 vote, with Directors Val Howe, Joyce Iverson, Julie Koop, and John Linder opposed. A second motion was made by Iverson, and seconded by Howe to approve the committee duties and responsibilities, as well as a $50,000 committee limit for change orders. A 4-3 vote passed the measure, with Mierau, Pettit, and Peterson opposed. The district has been notified by CliftonLarsonAllen that it has received a clean audit for the year. Kim Hillberg, representing the firm, relayed the findings to the board at the meeting. While there were two specific recommendations to the district, related to outstanding checks at withholding affadavits from contractors, there were no glaring issues. The district total fund balance, as of June 30, is $1,933,464. The unassigned fund balance, which can be a cushion for unforeseen financial events, is roughly 9% of that. Auditors recommend
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the amount be in the range of 8-16%. “The general fund looks good,” noted Hillberg. Of the general fund revenue, 82.5% is currently coming from the state. The remaining 12%, 2.1%, and 3.4% are coming from property taxes, federal payments, and “other” sources respectively. The audit report was approved unanimously. Also approved unanimously was setting the district’s 2016 levy at $2,143,530. According to district business manager Toni Oian, the amount represents a $50,000 decrease or 2.35% overall. The board also approved two items that had been discussed at earlier meetings. First a Safe Routes to School grant application has been submitted to assist in plans for walking paths along Highway 43, Pine Meadows Lane, and behind Eiken Drive. The project is in partnership with the city of Rushford and has been in discussion for several months. The second item is the addition of a “Health Care Core and Pathway to CNA course as a high school elective for high school students. The course is in partnership with Southeast Technical College and Good Shepherd Lutheran Services. Also on the meeting agenda was approval of the 2015-2016 seniority list for R-P teachers. It was noted that there are seven teachers with more than 30 years with the district. Director Pettit questioned whether or not the district would be looking at retirements at the end of the school year. Superintendent Chuck Ehler noted the district would be rolling out a retirement option in the spring, as its done in the past, and it may generate interest among those teachers. Custodial contract, for the period of one year, has been reached between the district and custodial staff and approved by the board. The staff was willing to accept the one-year contract to align a rotation of teacher negotiations and custodial negotiations to alternating years. The next regularly scheduled board meeting is Monday, January 25, at 5:30 p.m., in the high school biology room. An annual organizational meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 4, at 5:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Fillmore County Public Health services reviewed By Karen Reisner Lantha Stevens, director of Nursing, gave a presentation on essential services and areas of responsibility for Public Health at the county board’s December 22 meeting. Stevens will retire as of December 31, 2015. This was her last time addressing the commissioners. She thanked the board for approving, a few months ago, an early retirement incentive which has made her retirement before reaching age 65 doable. Because a replacement for Stevens will not be found before she retires, the board appointed co-interim Directors of Nursing, Paula Melver, RN and Julie Loven, PHN. They will share the director’s responsibilities as they both have full time jobs. Public Health assures an adequate public health infrastructure. With the help of a variety of grants, public health promotes healthy communities and healthy behavior. They work to prevent the spread of infectious diseases and administer immunizations. Over 700 students in Fillmore County schools received free influenza vaccine in 2015. They
provide free radon kits, 319 in 2015. Public Health prepares for disasters and assists communities in recovery. Public Health assures accessibility of health services, including home care services and waiver services. School nursing has been provided to Fillmore Central, Rushford-Peterson, Kingsland, Chatfield, and Lanesboro schools. Public Health promotes healthy life styles through performance, prevention, promotion, and protection. Sheriffs’ Association Meritorious Service Medal Sheriff Tom Kaase said each year Minnesota sheriffs submit names for possible awards. This year he submitted two names from the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department. He expressed his pride in both men. Kaase nominated Captain John DeGeorge for the Meritorious Service Medal for investigating and finally bringing closure to a 79-year-old cold case. In 1936, brothers Knute and Sever Olson were murdered in rural Fillmore County. The case had then been investigated by both the sheriff’s
office and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, but remained unsolved until the investigative efforts of DeGeorge. The Fillmore County attorney made a determination as a result of DeGeorge’s investigation that there would be probable cause to charge a person named Elmer Erickson for the murders if he were alive today. DeGeorge was presented the Meritorious Service Medal at the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association (MSA) Annual Winter Conference in mid December. Kaase nominated Deputy Dan Dornink for the 2015 MSA Life Saving Award. Dornink was one of 83 nominations for this award. Last February Dornink provided life saving treatment to a 68 year old man in cardiac arrest. The patient survived and is doing well and credits Dornink for his being alive today. Dornink received a certificate of achievement at the MSA Winter Conference. 2016 Budget/Levy The final 2016 budget was approved, coming in just over $28 million. The final 2016 levy was approved at $9,301,601 which is a 4.87% increase over
Fillmore Central approves 2016 levy By Hannah Wingert The Fillmore Central School Board met on December 22, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the elementary school media center. The minutes of the November 24, 2015 meeting were reviewed and approved, along with the monthly bills and claims. The 2015 payable 2016 levy was approved. The levy is set at $1,730,860.32, with $940,632.85 going to the general fund, $84,060.07 to community service, $598,359.68 to general debt service, and $107,807.72 to OPEB debt service. The community service levy is based off of the number of adults in the district, and the early childhood portion of that levy is based off of the number of children under the age of 5. Almost ¾ of expenditures in the district go to pay salaries and benefits. Less than 6% is used for supplies which means that cutting back on supplies does not help the school save much money. Superintendent Chris Mensink reported that the holiday concert matinee performance was well received by the community. The spring concert will be held in the same manner, with a matinee in the afternoon, and a second performance in the evening. Mensink thanked Mr. and Mrs.
Powell for a job well done. The board congratulated ExCEL award winners, Fillmore Central Juniors Casey Olson and Kiera Olson, as well as seniors Alex Lange and Gabrielle Shupe for winning the Fillmore Central AAA award. Seven hundred ninety pounds of food was collected by the students during the December food shelf drive. The fall meeting of the Community Transition Interagency Committee or CTIC was held on September 29. The next meeting is set for the morning of April 12, 2016 in Harmony. Fillmore Central hosted Crisis Prevention Intervention training on November 13 and will offer a second training on January 25. Currently, 22 staff are trained and seven more registered for the January date. Director of Special Education Micki Breitsprecher has been meeting with Angi Kaase to look at applying for a social emotional cohort for the 2016-17 school year. This would help all of the early childhood programs, such as the daycare, preschool, and headstart to use common language. An opening for a paraprofessional at the elementary school has been posted.
The FFA had their annual fruit sale. $27,000 was sold. A donation in the amount of $6,883.43 from the Fillmore Central Booster Club to be used for weight room equipment was accepted with thanks. A letter of resignation from Misty Heusinkveld was accepted. The board approved the hiring of Michelle Gutormson as the One Block at a Time daycare director and Sheila Lecy as a special education paraprofessional. A request for two students from Kingsland district to open enroll at Fillmore Central was approved. The World’s Best Workforce
2015. Other business in brief • The purchase of a DSR 2X Radar from STALKER radar was approved costing $2,950.80 using Sheriff’s contingency fund dollars. • The 2016 salary for Chief Deputy Sheriff was set at $76,747.50, which is over a 5% increase. The vote for approval was 4-1 with Duane Bakke voting no. The reappointment of Tony Webber as Chief Deputy was approved. • A Minnesota Department of Transportation grant agreement for an airport improvement project was approved. The state share is 80% and the local share is 20%. Project costs will not exceed $3,399. The funds will be used to upgrade the furnace system in the airport hangar. • A resolution for grant dollars in the amount of up to $327,108.83 from the Minnesota State Transportation Fund was approved. The funds are for the construction of a bridge in Arendahl Township on CSAH 25 north of Peterson, a federal project. Anything above the grant dollar amount spent on the project is the county’s responsibility. Any funds not spent are to be returned to the State Transporta-
tion Fund. • The purchase of Unitrends Cloud Back Up System at a total cost of $23,393 was approved as recommended by the Technology Committee. The county has eight servers, two of the eight are at the Sheriff’s Office. Therefore, about 25% of the cost potentially could be paid with 911 funding. • Approval was given to hire Tabitha House as replacement full time dispatcher effective December 28 as recommended by the Hiring Committee. • With the second reading of the Reimbursed Expenses and Leaves of Absence policies, both policies were approved. Kristina Kohn noted that changes that had been recommended by the board had been made. • A resolution was approved recognizing and congratulating Ross and Steven Goldsmith families for their efforts to implement conservation practices. They had been nominated by Fillmore County SWCD for the Minnesota Association of SWCDs Area 7 award. They received the Area 7 award and then were recognized at the 79th Annual meeting of the Minnesota Association of SWCDs with the association’s 2015 State Outstanding Conservation Award.
Committee met on December 16 to focus the goals set for the 2015-16 school year. The goals address five areas identified by the state: kindergarten readiness, third grade literacy, closing achievement gaps, all students career and college ready, and graduation rate. A water softener purchase was approved. Bids were accepted, with the low bid coming from ABC Water for the amount of $4,945 for a dual tank system. A proposal for boiler chemical maintenance from U.S. Water Services was approved. The system is not running efficiently at this point. The district has been considering implementing an automated
computer based time clock system for employees to clock in and out of. This would ensure accuracy and is also connected to the Teachers On Call program through the same company. Superintendent Richard Keith said that he would like the school to begin using the system during the next school year. The board approved the VeriTime subscription. A committee was formed to review the vision and goals of the Root River Program. Board members Emily Ellis-Onsager and Deb Ristau will serve with Micki Breitsprecher. The next meeting was scheduled for January 27 at 6:30 p.m. in Harmony and will include the reorganization meeting.
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When looking at woodlots, especially in hilly or rolling terrain, nice access roads truly increase a property’s value. This is a great time of the year to get out and assess the condition of your roads. A little work with the chainsaw taking care of windfalls that may be blocking roads and trimming back some of the encroaching brush goes along way making your trips through the woods more pleasant throughout the rest of the year. The other thing to keep an eye on is erosion and wash outs. Small ravines have a way of continually carving their way up hill eventually making your road impassable. Monitoring bad areas and adding some rock or even blocked wood can do a great deal to slow the water runoff and prevent further erosion. The lack of snow this year is also providing an extended opportunity for “frost seeding” your trails. There are a variety of pasture grass and trail seed mixes available. If you broadcast them now in some of your troubled spots they will come up thick and lush first thing in the spring, providing a good sod barrier to hold your roads in place.
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Citizens United seeks answers & communication By Rich Wicks The Kingsland School Board met in regular session December with all board members present (Doug Plaehn, Deb Larson, Kristin Beck, Troy Asher, Gwen Howard, and Ann Oeltjen) as was Superintendent John McDonald. In the Consent Agenda items, Deb Larson pointed out an omission in the minutes of the previous meetings, so that will be corrected and the corrected minutes will be submitted for approval at the January meeting. The other Consent Agenda items were unanimously approved, including December bills, first reading of policies 710-713, and second reading of policies 706709. Superintendent McDonald then gave public thanks regarding food donations for staff provided by Essig Agency, Spring Valley Women’s Auxiliary, and the Wellness Program. He also thanked Kingsland School Parents group for donation of a digital camera, and the Early Child-
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hood Family Education advisory council (ECFE) for their work at the Santa breakfast. Mr. McDonald then thanked retiring staff member Rick Rowe for nearly eighteen years of service. McDonald shared that, “He always has a smile on his face, focuses on our kids, has our facilities in good order, and has done a great job for us.” A plaque was presented to Mr. Rowe, and all board members came forward to thank him. In Public Comments, the board heard from Jeff Erding, representing Citizens United for Kingsland. His comments included a request for communication and transparency, stating in part, “…citizens want existing buildings repaired and used. Does the board intend to honor the wishes of the petitioners and get input from Facilities Task Force Construction Professionals as stated in the petition? If not, why not?” He also queried, “For months, we have been hearing that two board members and Mr. McDonald are working to determine the causes of losses to open enroll. Will we hear a report tonight? If not, when?” In conclusion, he asked why the board has not accepted the offers by Citizens United to offer assistance and input. He then requested answers to these questions, in writing, by December 24 if possible.
Another citizen, Lynn Kidd, then addressed the board, stating in part, “School board members, you’ve got to realize, after all these meetings we’ve had,… you folks were elected by the district, by the people, and you were elected to do things that the people would like to have, not by Mr. McDonald’s agenda, but by the people’s agenda.” In the Superintendent’s Report, Mr. McDonald reported on a broadband listening session held December 18, and gave a legislative update which included the governor’s priorities of early childhood services, roads & bridges, and broadband service. He also gave the board the World’s Best Workforce Summary Report. In New Business, the board approved two new hires (Ted Sherwood and Klarissa Schoppers), Teacher Seniority List as presented, a lane change for Ann Halloran, and early dismissal on December 23. The board also heard from Becky Bicknese regarding the proposed addition of an Adult Youth Enrichment Coordinator position. The position would be 200 days a year, four hour sper day, mostly evenings/weekends. Gwen Howard asked if this is a position that Kingsland once had, and Bicknese confirmed it was. The board unanimously approved this addition. Board Chair Doug Plaehn then informed the
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. board of information he and Deb Larson had received on a new Superintendent Evaluation Process, summarizing that, “It’s a little more broad and intensive that our current process we use, and we just thought we’d bring it here and see if there’s any interest in using it.” No formal action was taken, but the board indicated interest in pursuing the new process, so Plaehn said,
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Preston to request state bonding to complete Preston-Carimona Trail By Karen Reisner City administrator Joe Hoffman explained at the city council’s December 21 meeting that he has been asked monthly about efforts to complete the state trail to Carimona. The first two bridges and the trail between them just outside of the city have been completed. To complete the trail to Carimona seven more bridges and 5.9 miles of trail will need to be constructed. A trail head/ parking area at Carimona is also planned. The estimated cost is $4.9 million. This is part of an existing trail system and is shovel ready. Hoffman said he didn’t anticipate that there would be any local match. The only cost to the city probably will be some office time and a couple of trips to St. Paul. Councilman Robert
Maust suggested the trail should be completed for safety reasons so it will be connected to a roadway in case of an emergency. A motion to request state bonding money for completion of the Preston-Carimona state trail was approved. Dairy and Farm reuse Maust reported that they are still waiting for the new drawings, so they don’t have numbers yet for construction costs. He said Rowland Well estimates that it will cost $5,000 to $10,000 for a well and pump for the aquarium. The well is expected to be 125 to 150 feet deep. City attorney Dwight Luhmann has drafted a purchase agreement which doesn’t include a closing date, because it is contingent on environmental cleanup.
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Mayor Kurt Reicks maintained that the bottom line is going to be the estimated cost of the building and the remodeling of the facility. Maust said they plan to put a new roof on the 50 foot x 90 foot building. He suggested the old steel could be used to repair holes left in roof areas of the other buildings where equipment had been put through. Hoffman has prepared an operating budget which he forwarded to Sheila Craig. No action was taken at this time. More information should be available by the first meeting of the new year. Other business in brief • The council approved the final budget/levy for 2016. The levy total of $797,044 is an increase of $39,038, or 5.15%. The levy provides revenue for 46% of the city’s 2016 budget. • City engineer Brett Grabau presented the final invoice for the CSAH 17/St. Paul St. project. The county pays 100% of the roadway costs and shares 50-50 with the city associated costs like curb and gutter. Payment of $6,428.99 to the Fillmore County Highway Department for the city’s share was approved. • Grabau presented closeout payments for the Twenty 14 Street and Utility Project. Approval was given to make the final payment of $52,211 to A-1 Excavating for the north portion of the project and the final payment of $19,464.55 to Blitz Construction for the south portion of the project. Grabau noted
the total project had a cost overage of about 1.5 %, or $47,000. He added the cost would have came in under budget had it not been for utility improvements that were added on. • Hoffman was authorized to get quotes for both the possible lease or purchase of a replacement multi-function copier. The current machine was leased for five years and the contract runs out in March 2016. • The contract with Community Economic Development Associates (CEDA) for 2016 was approved contingent on concurring EDA action. The contract
cost is $27,944, which is split two-thirds EDA and one-third Preston Public Utilities. CEDA provides services of Cathy Enerson in Preston for five days per month. PPU has approved a onethird share for 2016. • The continuation of a $3 ambulance weekend stipend, which has been in place since July 2015, was approved. The budget for 2016 included an increase of $5,000 to cover additional expenses for volunteer stipends. • The receipt of $15,000 from Fire Relief Charitable Gambling was accepted for the Fire Department Equipment Fund.
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The ‘Hard’ Court By Paul Trende It has kind of been a tough start to the high school basketball season. The week beginning December 14 was a microcosm. Fillmore County Journal covered b-ball teams went a collec- The Trende tive 11-18. Report They went 1-2 on M o n d a y, 5-6 on Tu e s d a y, 2-4 on Thursday, 2-6 on Friday, and 1-0 on Paul Trende Saturday. There were a few brighter spots.
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The Houston Hurricane boys kept surging, but only after some heroics. In a key Section battle with TRC-foe Wabasha-Kellogg (5-2), Houston jumped out 9-0 only to watch the Falcons comeback (22-22). Houston regained control at halftime (32-26) and in the second half (46-37). A 14-2 W-K run gave the Falcons the lead (51-48) late. Trailing 53-50, Hurricane senior Micah Schutte hit one three-pointer to tie the game. After a pair of Falcon free throws, Schutte was money again, hitting another trifecta, this time a game-winner as time expired to propel the Hurricanes to the dra-
matic 56-55 win. Schutte led the way with 21 points (4-6 three’s, 8-11 FG’s). Fellow seniors Trevor Lundberg (14 pts, 5-7 FG’s, 11 rebs) and Austin Peplinski (11 pts) helped out. The ‘Canes then took care of Glenville-Emmons 72-49. Schutte rode the momentum of his shot to a huge, near quadruple-double, game (21 pts, 10-19 FG’s, 8 rebs, 8 assists, 8 stls). Peplinski (17 pts, 7-13 FG’s, 5 assists) and Lundberg (15 pts, 6-10 FG’s, 8 rebs) helped out. That senior threesome (Schutte 17.6 PPG, Lundberg 15.2 PPG, Peplinski 14.9 PPG) has each been in double figures every game this year. The team is shooting 46%. Houston improved to 7-0 in the SEC, 8-0 overall. They lead #3 in Class A Spring Grove (6-0) by percentage points in the SEC East.
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If you had to make one bet on one county high school having good basketball teams, the smart green would be on green. Rushford-Peterson continues to be strong. Collectively, they went 4-1 for the week. The sixthranked boys improved to 6-1 overall (5-0 TRC) with doubledigit wins over Cotter (68-37) and Dover-Eyota (65-46). They are unblemished in Minnesota. Junior Noah Carlson posted a career-high 23 points (10-13 FGs, 5 assists) versus the Ramblers. Luke Rasmussen added 14 (4-7 three’s, 8 stls). The 37-points given up was a season-best defensive effort. Matt Culhane then amassed a career-best 19 points (9-13 FG’s, 8 rebs) versus the
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Mabel-Canton’s girls also went 2-1 on the week. They started with wins over Schaeffer Academy (59-45) and La Crescent (46-39) to begin the year 5-0. Coranda Vickerman led the way in both games, scoring 25 points versus the Lions (9-15 FG’s, 7-7 FT’s, 6 rebs, 3 assists, 3 blks) and 22 points versus the Lancers (8-12 FG’s, 6-9 FT’s, 6 rebs, 4 stls). Senior Connor Benson added a career-best 14 points versus SA. Lexi Thorson contributed a little everywhere (6 pts, 8 rebs, 4 assists, 3 stls). Courtney Graves added 12 (pts) and 5 (rebs) versus LC. The win versus the Lancers was M-C’s first in the yearly series since 2006. LC came in having taken nineSee SPORTS Page 21
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GMLOKS senior Parker Hale readies the cradle to pin Decorah’s Isaiah Mitchell for the 160-pound title at FCLMC’s Holiday Tournament. Photo by Dawn Hauge
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straight, the last seven all by at least 24 points. Randolph then handed Adam Wilder’s girls their first loss (55-43). The Rockets crucially hit their only two three’s of the game on back-to-back possession in the middle of the second half (37-34 to 43-34). Vickerman (13 pts, 7 rebs), Graves (12 pts, 8 rebs) and Benson (11 pts) led the Cougars (4-1, 5-1).
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The FCLMC Holiday wrestling, in recent years, has been a showcase of (not limited to) the counties most talented grapplers. County-based wrestling teams have taken home the past three titles (Chatfield in 2012 and 2013, GMLOKS over Chatfield in 2014). The 2015 edition broke that trend. Three of the four county programs finished in the bottom half of the ten team field. The Bulldogs finished highest, taking fourth (130.5) behind PEM (225.5), Decorah (193), and Winona (144.5). Highlighting GMLOKS’s action were the exploits of senior Parker Hale and junior Brenn Olson. Hale, the third-ranked wrestler in Class AA at 152-pounds, breezed thru two wins (19-2 TF, pin) to the 160pound title. Olson, unranked (7-0), took a similar route, winning by major decision (15-1) and fall to take the 132-pound title. Jackson Hale (7-2) went 3-1 to take third at 106. Christian Jacobsen (113), Josh Graves (138), and Drew Copley (170) each went 2-2 to take fourth. Jacobson lost 8-7 in the third place match. The only other county wrestler to win a weight was Chatfield’s Jake Mandt. The sophomore dominated 145 (fall, 11-0 MD, 14-4 MD) to take 145. It was his third title at the
Wolves Invite in three years. He was one of only seven Gophers to wrestle, the only one to finish in the top four. The Gophers had nine first placers finishers the past two years. FCLMC had the county’s only second place finisher. Treyten Chiglo (6-2) was runner-up at 113. He won a couple falls before losing that way in the finals. Walker Ward (6-4) battled to a 3-1 record, taking third at 195. LARP had a pair of third place wrestlers, Sam Puetz (3-1) at 160 and Dominick DePestel (1-2) at 182. Puetz’s loss was 2-1 in the quarterfinals to Austin’s Phillip Zynda, a defeat Puetz avenged in the third place match. LARP had three wrestlers take fourth, Reece Riebel (2-2) at 106, Dominic Jenkins (2-2) at 126, and Cody Rain (1-2) at 195.
Jerviss, ‘Canes Too Much for Burros
You just can’t teach size. And having a skilled big player can be even more of an asset. The Houston Hurricanes have both in center Kelly Jerviss. When allowed, she can dominate a game. Versus Lanesboro, the 5’11” senior was allowed. The Burros had no answer for Houston and all their (successful) attempts to get the ball to their interior stand-out. A Jerviss four-point possession keyed the game’s pivotal run, a 17-2 spurt that turned an 11-8 Houston lead into a 28-10 edge. By halftime, Jerviss had 19, Burro interior players were in foul trouble, and Houston led by 15 (3116). An early second half 9-0 Lanesboro run pulled the Burros to within nine (33-24). Houston replied with a 9-2 run. Lisa Myran-Schutte’s girls picked up the win 52-38. Jerviss (30 pts, 12-21 FGs, 6-8 FT’s, 11 rebs) tied a career-high (sixth straight double-double). In that six-game span, she’s averaging 20.7 points
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and 13.3 rebounds. Anna Sweet added 8 points. Cortney Johnston had 6 assists (4 pts). The Burros were led by junior Cassidy Ruud (15 pts, 5 rebs, 5 stls), who scored ten in the second half. Haley Polin added 9 points. Emily Snyder had 11 rebounds (2 pts). The teams were 15-35 at the free throw line. Lanesboro is 1-3, 1-5.
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LARP wrestling slipped past W-K 35-34. Xavier Riser, Sam Puetz, and Dominick DePestel posted pins, the last, in conjunction with Cody Rain’s 9-2 decision loss, guarantee the Eagles the win. Cole Schwichtenberg had 28 (pts) and 13 (rebs) in a Burro win over LeRoy-Ostrander. FC’s girls snuck past Spring Grove in overtime (49-48). Kingsland girls lost two overtime games, to Grand Meadow (48-45) and Caledonia (50-49). Competitively, they are 2-3, 3-4. Quinn Larson had 28 points including seven three’s in a Knight boys loss to #3 in AA Caledonia. Chatfield’s Dillon Bance had a career-high 22 points, but Chatfield fell to undefeated St. Charles (65-53). Trace Tollefson had 22 (pts) and 15 (rebs), but FC fell to L/P (74-65).
Boys Basketball
12-14 Kingsland 64, PEM 79 (K: Q. Larson 16 pts (4-13 three’s); Brennen O’Connor 11 pts; Ian Meisner 10 pts (5-5 FG’s). Halftime: 45-40 PEM. Teams combined for 22 three’s made. Barron Holtz and Gavin Folkert each made five for Bulldogs) 12-15 Chatfield 53, St. Charles 65 (C: D. Bance career-high 22 pts (8-14 FG’s, 4-5 FT’s), 4 rebs, 4 assists, 4 stls; Cole Hines careerhigh 15 pts (7-12 FG’s); Carter Duxbury 9 pts, 10 rebs. FT’s: C 6-11, SC 19-32) FC 65, Lyle/Pacelli 74 (FC: T. Tollefson 22 pts (11-22 FGs’), 15 rebs, 5 assists, 3 stls; Riley Means 10 pts, 5 stls; Sam Rustad 10 pts, 7 rebs; Alex Lange 9 pts. FT’s: FC 5-13, LP 19-30. 3’s: FC 4-20, L/P 7-14) M-C 62, Randolph 70 (M-C: Tannor Fairchild 15 pts (3-7 three’s), 10 rebs; Mitch Kuhn 14 pts, 8 rebs; Drew Wyffels 14 pts (4-10 three’s), 5 rebs, 6 assists; Wayne Ross 11 pts, 5 rebs, 7 assists. FTs: MC 6-8, R 14-26. TO’s: MC 18, R 12) 12-17 Lanesboro 66, L-O 63 (L: C. Schwichtenberg 28 pts (11-21 FGs, 4-4 FT’s), 13 rebs, 4 assists; Markus Mulvihill 13 pts, 12 rebs Collin Scott 11 pts, 5 assists. Burros are 2-4, 2-4) FC 48, GM 58 (FC: S. Rustad 13 pts, 8 rebs; A. Lange 11 pts; T. Tollefson 10 pts, 7 assists, 5 stls. FTs: FC 1-6, GM 17-23) M-C 62, L/P 73 (M-C: T. Fairchild 18 pts, 11 rebs, 3 stls; M. Kuhn 14 pts, 5 blks; Brenden Kerns 10 pts (4-7 FG’s); W. Ross 8 pts, 6 assists, 3 stls; Bryce Michels 8 pts. It was Fairchild’s third consecutive double-double.
Cougars are 2-4, 3-6) 12-18 #3 in AA Caledonia 95, Kingsland 52 (K: Q. Larson 28 pts (7-14 three’s), 7 rebs. Knights are 2-5, 4-6) FC 46, PEM 66 (FC: T. Tollefson 10 pts, 5 rebs; Drew Tienter 10 pts, 5 rebs; S. Rustad 8 pts, 7 rebs. Falcons are 0-5, 1-7) Cotter 41, Chatfield 32 (C: C. Duxbury 9 pts, 6 rebs; D. Bance 7 pts, 8 rebs. Chatfield is 3-4, 3-6)
Girls Basketball
12-14 #1 in Class AA PEM 63, Kingsland 38 (K: Courtney Schmidt 13 pts (5-9 FG’s), 4 stls; Kailey Link 11 pts) 12-15 St. Charles 62, Chatfield 53 (C: Sydney Gould 17 pts (7-12 FG’s), 7 rebs, 6 assists; Megan LaPlante 10 pts; Mariah Bell 9 pts (4-6 FG’s). Rebounds: C 23, SC 37 (19 offensive boards). FT’s: C 9-14, SC 20-30. Gophers are 1-4, 1-5) FC 49, Spring Grove 48 in OT (FC: Paige Bennett 11 pts, 6 rebs; Gabrielle Shupe career-high 11 pts (5-7 FG’s); Kenzie Broadwater 9 pts, 5 assists, 6 stls; Kendyl Bennett 7 pts, 15 rebs; Tayah Barnes 7 pts, 7 rebs. FT’s: SG 20-43, FC 6-19. P-Bennett hit a three late in regulation to put FC up one (41-40). After two made SG free throws, P-Bennett was fouled in the final seconds. She made one of two free throws to send the game to OT. There, Falcons hit some shots, hung-on for the victory) 12-17 GM 48, Kingsland 45 in OT (K: Kellyn Webster 12 pts (4-4 three’s); K. Link 10 pts; C. Schimidt 10 pts. FT’s: K 6-20, GM 13-20. Knights led 36-30 late in regulation, but Lark Jordan Glynn tied the game at 37 to send it to OT. Larks finished on a 7-1 run. Glynn then scored eight of GM’s 11 overtime points.
Knights missed a game-tying three in OT.) 12-18 L/P 65, Houston 22 (H: Annette Dulek 7 pts; Alyssa Rostad 6 pts, 7 rebs. ‘Canes are 2-4, 2-7) PEM 60, FC 17 (FC: K. Bennett 8 pts, 9 rebs. Falcons are 1-3, 4-3) Kingsland 49, Caledonia 50 in OT (K: C. Schmidt 16 pts (6-7 FG’s), 7 rebs, 4 assists, 4 stls; K. Link 13 pts. Warriors led by ten early in second half (32-22) only for a 10-0 Knight run. Warriors then went up by six (45-39) only for Link to hit back-to-back three’s. She scored Kingsland final ten points of regulation, including a two-pointer that sent the game to OT. There, the teams scored just five total points. Warrior Mariah Schroeder’s free throw was the game-winner late)
Wrestling
12-15 GMLOKS 67, FCLMC 6 (Bulldogs won eight matches by forfeit, FCLMC one. J. Graves (145) and P. Hale (160) notched pins, Christopher Bain a 12-0 MD. J.Hale (113) beat T. Chiglo 10-7 in the match of the night. Bulldogs are 1-1, Wolves are 0-2) LARP 35, W-K 34 (Screamin’ Eagles started with wins at 106 (R. Riebel 13-2 MD), 113 (forfeit), and 120 (Riley Koop 11-1 MD) to lead 14-0. WK then won two (14-10). X. Riser (138, pin) and Ethan Sense (145, 7-5 D) put LARP ahead (23-10). WK won two (23-19). A S. Puetz (170) pin made it 29-19 S-Eagles. W-K won three of the last four, but D. DePestel’s pin at 195 (35-25) coupled with C. Rain’s 9-2 decision loss at 220 (35-28) guaranteed LARP the win. They are 2-3) Chatfield 1, La Crescent 0 (Lancers don’t have numbers, so they forfeited the match. Gophers are 2-8)
Bell Ringers
Preston Police Chief Matt Schultz and Fillmore County Sheriff Tom Kaase were bell ringers for the Salvation Army in front of F & M Community Bank on Friday, December 18. Photo by Jessica Schultz
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Ask a Trooper By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: Are the blue or Xenon headlamps legal in Minnesota? Answer: Xenon or (HID) high-intensity discharge headlights are legal if they comply with the same Federal Motor Ve h i c l e S a f e t y Standard requirements as halogen and incandescent headlamps. Troy H. M i n - Christianson n e s o t a Statutes Chapter 169.468 requires the Commissioner to adopt vehicle safety rules in substantial conformance with federal motor vehicle safety standards for any new vehicle,
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or for any new item of motor vehicle equipment. These standards are contained in 49 CFR Part 571. If the vehicle has not been altered since the time of purchase from a dealer, it is almost certain that the lights are legal, as the manufacturer and dealer would need to follow federal guidelines above. The aftermarket use of Xenon lights may pose a more difficult problem. Most aftermarket systems are in compliance with SAE and federal standards, however, some “look-alike” systems are not. The vehicle lighting system in question would need to be inspected by a reputable mechanic. The bulbs should contain the proper markings to permit the lighting device to be traced back to the appropriate SAE standard. If they are not in compliance, a citation may be issued. If someone wants to con-
Fillmore County resident wins big ROSEVILLE, MN. – Katie Davidson of Chatfield won $25,000 by playing the Corner Bonus Crossword game. Davidson claimed the prize on Dec. 10, 2015. Preston Motor Mart, 209 Kansas St. N.W. in Preston, sold the winning ticket.
Minnesota wins: The Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCCMR) has issued its 2017 Request for Proposal (RFP) for funding from Minnesota’s Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund beginning July 1,
vert their vehicle to Xenon HID they must purchase new Xenon HID headlamps. HIDs installed in headlight systems designed for halogen lights produce substantially different beam patterns. It is an important time of year to remind motorists that the law states that you must turn on your headlights during harsh weather, rain, snow, fog or anytime there is low visibility. This will help ensure that other motorists can see you. Do not to rely on your day time running lights alone as your tail lights will not be working, thus making your vehicle difficult to see. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 559015848. Or reach him at Troy. Christianson@state.mn.us. 2017. The Trust Fund represents the money that, since its inception in 1991, has been generated by the Minnesota State Lottery to provide a constitutionally dedicated funding source for protection of the state’s unique natural resources. More information can be found here.
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Fillmore County Police Reports Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Randall Romeo Caron, 46, Owatonna, MN; 11/21/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Nicholas Michael Corbin, 32, Hugo, MN; 11/15/2015, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Elizabeth Marie Gebel, 25, Grand Meadow, MN; 12/2/2015, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Luke Andrew Lubahn, 27, Fargo, ND; 11/11/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Andrew Joseph Schatz, 34, Calmar, IA; 11/29/2015, Speeding (60/40), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Eric Wilmer Selchow, 22, Buffalo, MN; 11/29/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Matthew Dean Storlie, 37, Preston, MN; 9/27/2015, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $300, Total Fees $415. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for two years). Defendant to complete 16 hours Community Service in lieu of the jail time. Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (12/8/2015): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Contact probation officer as directed, Complete Chemical Assessment, Follow recommendations of evaluation, No alcohol/ controlled substance use - at the discretion of Court Services, Random testing, Complete booking, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar. Robert Joseph Tschida, 28, White Bear Lake, MN; 11/14/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Tim Louis Vesperman, 56, Chicago, IL; 11/26/2015, Speeding (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Joseph Stewart Yocum, 49, Mabel, MN; 10/20/2015, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. MN Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division George Martinez, 60, Inver Grove Heights, MN; 11/7/2015,
Untagged Big Game Animal, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. MN State Patrol – Rochester Bradley Jason Kohn, 43, Spring Valley, MN; 11/27/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Joshua Ronald Krueger, 33, Ridgeland, WI; 11/10/2015, Speeding (68/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Randy Lee Mayer, 49, Harmony, MN; 11/29/2015, Speeding (73/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Marc Allen McSorley, 53, Hudson, WI; 11/10/2015, Speeding (68/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Michael E. Noble, 64, Havana, IL; 11/19/2015, Speeding (72/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Terrell Lee Ostby, 58, Chatfield, MN; 12/1/2015, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Preston Police Department Brian Stephen Baskett, 45, Lanesboro, MN; 11/22/2015, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Jason Robert Cole, 35, Minneapolis, MN; 10/15/2015, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Kevin Paul Meyer, 56, Lanesboro, MN; 11/21/2015, Stopping/Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $20, Total Fees $32. Traci Ellen Stecher, 51, Stewartville, MN; 11/21/2015, Stopping/Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $20, Total Fees $32. Rushford Police Department Chase Bearson Anderson, 24, Lanesboro, MN; 11/27/2015, Failure to Display Current Registration - Expired Plates, Fine $30, Total Fees $120.
Notice of filiNg MoNey creek towNship Notice is hereby given that filing for the annual township election to be held at the Money Creek Town Hall, 1937 Money Creek Road, Houston, MN 55943, on March 8, 2016 will be open on December 29, 2015 to January 12, 2016. 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 at his home at 18035 County 26, Houston, MN 55943. All filings must be at the office of the clerk by 5:00pm, January 12, 2016. Offic hours on the last day will be 1:00pm-5:00pm. Filing fee is $2.00. Adam Florin, Clerk • Money Creek Township
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•Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-6pm, 515 Washington St. NW, Preston.* •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •AA Closed meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.*
•Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 2-4pm, •Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* THURS., DECEMBER 31 •Lanesboro AA group, 8pm, Bethlehem •Senior Coffee and Dessert, 9am, Clara Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507)765-2518.* House, Harmony.*
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•Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Senior Dining/Fire Hall, Mabel.* •Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston.* •AA Crossroads Journey Group meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*
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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DATE: October 20, 2015 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: September 11, 2006 2. Mortgagors: Stanley Maroushek 3. Mortgagees: First Southeast Bank 4. Recording Information: Recorded on September 15, 2006, as Document Number 354874 (or in Book […] of […] Page […]), in the Office of the County Recorder Registrar of Titles of Fillmore County, Minnesota 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: NONE INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 15.0113.010 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: The South ½ of Lot 9 and all of Lot 10, 11, and 12, Block 3 in the City of Harmony, Fillmore County, Minnesota. 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: 160 1st St. NW Harmony, MN 55939 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 First Southeast Bank 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is First Southeast Bank INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $ 152,800.00. 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: $134,230.30. 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 January 7, 2016, 10:00 a.m., at Fillmore County Courthouse Main Lobby. 15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 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 May 7, 2016. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR,
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PUBLIC NOTICES 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: Springer & Gumbel, P.A. 141 W. Fillmore St. P.O. Box 469 Preston, MN 55965 Name of Mortgagee Assignee: First Southeast Bank P.O. Box 429 Harmony, MN 55939
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DATE: November 20, 2015 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: July 12, 2005 2. Mortgagors: John W. Darrah 3. Mortgagees: First Southeast Bank 4. Recording Information: Recorded on July 13, 2005, as Document Number 347458, in the Office of the County Recorder of Fillmore County, Minnesota 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: None INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 21.0333.000 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Lot 9, Block 138, City of Granger, Fillmore County, Minnesota 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 10222 Cty Rd 116, Harmony, MN 55939 OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the Mortgage: First Southeast Bank 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 First Southeast Bank. 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is First Southeast Bank. INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $19,500.00. 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: $6,081.03. 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 January 21, 2016, 10:00 a.m., at The Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore
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St E, Preston, MN 55965. 15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 180 days 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: NOT APPLICABLE. 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: RICHARD A. NETHERCUT, P.A. Greg Schieber 32 Main Ave N PO Box 657 Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-6131 (507) 886-2711 fax Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: First Southeast Bank P.O. Box 429 Harmony, MN 55939 Publish 30,7,14,21,28,4
3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 35 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. USSET, WEINGARGEN & LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Dated: September 30, 2015 /s/Jessica L. Blanner Jessica L. Blanner, #0389934 Attorney for Claimant 4500 Park Glen Road, Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 Publish 14,21,28
State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-15-8861 In Re: Estate of Mary A. Ruen, 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 June 26, 2013, and (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted.
STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: Ditech Financial LLC f/k/a Green Tree Servicing LLC Court File No. 23-CV-15-867 Plaintiffs, vs. Jerry L. Hamersma and Kathy L. Hamersma, Defendants. SUMMONS THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO DEFENDANT ABOVE NAMED. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 35 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this summons a written response called an Answer within 35 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this summons located at: Jessica L. Blanner Usset, Weingarden & Liebo, PLLP 4500 Park Glen Road, Suite 300 Minneapolis, MN 55416
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State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-15-814 Estate of Alton T. Asleson, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF VVILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated April 16, 1999, and codicils to the will, dated December 3,2004, (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Rebecca A. Asleson, whose address is 27839 271st Ave, Fountain, MN, 55935, 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. 524.3-607) 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 ofthe 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 ofhearing. 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. 501B.41, subd. 5. Dated: November 17, 2015 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative William Oehler WARD & OEHLER, LTD. 1765 Greenview Drive SW Rochester, MN, 55902 Attorney License No: 0081012 Telephone: (507) 288-5567 FAX: (507) 288-5589 Email: william.oehler@wardoehler.com Publish 28,4
Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Donald R. Ruen, whose address is 34298 Gentle Road, Lanesboro, MN, 55949, 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 wjth the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) 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 ‘Vill or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and wjll 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 wjthin 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. 501B.41, subd. 5. Dated: December 8, 2015 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative William Oehler WARD & OEHLER, LTD. 1765 Greenview Drive SW Rochester, MN 55902 Attorney License No: 0081012 Telephone: (507) 288-5567 FAX: (507) 288-5589 Email: william.oehler~wardoehler.com Publish 21,28
State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT Court File No. 23-PR-15-877 In Re: Estate of Charles Elmer Brockway, Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DETERMINATION OF DESCENT Pamela J. Hoppe has filed a Petition for Determination of Descent. It is Ordered that on January 26, 2016 at 9:30 A.M. a hearing will be held in this Court at the Main Courtroom, Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, Minnesota, on the petition. The petition represents that the decedent died more than three (3) years ago leaving property in Minnesota. The petition requests the Court probate the decedent’s Will, determine the descent of such property and assign the property to the persons entitled. 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 petition will be granted. Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by: Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order to each interested person by United States mail at least 14 days before the time set for the hearing. Dated: December 11, 2015. /s/ Mathew J. Opat Judge of District Court Court Administrator Dwight Luhmann Atty (#0300238) Attorn for Pamela J. Hoppe, petitioner P.O. Box 87 Preston, MN 55965 507-216-6622 fax: 507-216-6033 email: dwight@luhmannlaw.com Publish 21,28
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AND QUOTES CITY OF LANESBORO, MN ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CITY STREET IMPROVEMENTS, 2016 PURPOSE The City of Lanesboro (City) hereby requests proposals from qualified engineering firms to plan, design, and oversee bidding and construction of improvements to selected City street(s). SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES Proposals are due before 2 p.m. local Lanesboro time on January 18th, 2016. For paper-copy proposals, please submit five (5) copies in a sealed envelope plainly marked, RFP/RFQ–Engineering Services for City Street Improvements Project 2016 addressed to the City Administrator, City of Lanesboro, 202 Parkway Avenue South, Lanesboro, MN 55949. Any proposal received after 2:00 p.m. will not be considered. Electronically submitted proposals will be accepted by email and may be sent to Michele Peterson at www.lanesboro.gov. The email subject line shall read “RFP/ RFQ–Engineering Services for City Street Improvements Project 2016,” and the proposal shall be attached to the email as a “.pdf file”. If submitting electronically, then only one electronic copy is required by the 2:00 p.m. deadline. Questions regarding this proposal and the street improvements to be covered by the proposal shall be directed to Michele Peterson at www.lanesboro.gov.
by the City Conduct geotechnical/soil investigations, as needed Identify and plan for impacted underground utilities Determine whether geosynthetic soil improvement products/fabrics are applicable Prepare bidding documents Plans/drawings Specifications Instructions to Bidders, Bid Package, Bid Form, Bid Documents B. Develop and maintain a project schedule C. Develop and maintain estimates of probable construction cost D. Lead the design workshops with City staff to obtain input E. Administer project construction bidding including pre-bid meeting, preparation of addenda (if required) and evaluation of bids F. Prepare and submit permit applications, as needed Storm water discharge & control plan Other permits as required. Coordinate with regulatory agencies for issuance of permits Include adequate storm water control specifications. If necessary, exceed the minimum requirements called for in Federal/State regulations. Submit the following deliverables: bidding documents, construction plans and specifications (submittals at 50%, 90%,100%), project schedule, cost estimates, Bid Addenda, Recommendation for Award TASK 3: CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES A. Periodically inspect the work B. Meet with Contractor periodically to review progress and potential changes C. Modify the plans/specs as needed to complete the work efficiently D. Perform desktop and field investigations, as needed E. Perform construction project management and quality assurance on behalf of the City F. Report progress weekly to City’s Project Manager G. Administer construction documents H. Attend weekly construction progress meetings with the Contractor & City I. Provide construction inspection Onsite field engineer / inspector Independent materials test lab J. Monitor for defective work and recommend corrective action K. Monitor contractor’s progress against contract schedule L. Make specialized site visits per coordination with City M. Make clarifications and interpretations of the construction documents N. Respond to Contractor’s RFI (Request for Information) requests O. Evaluate change proposal requests P. Review shop drawings, submittals, and samples Q. Evaluate substitutes and “or equivalent” materials R. Review contractor applications for payment S. Review construction completion documents (as-builts, O&M manuals, etc.) T. Evaluate substantial completion Develop punch list and monitor completion status Conduct Final Inspection TASK 4: MISCELLANEOUS PROJECT ENGINEERING SERVICES (as needed) Michele Peterson City Administrator/Clerk City of Lanesboro Publish 21, 28
CITY OF HOUSTON AND HOUSTON TOWNSHIP JOINT INFORMATIONAL MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Houston and the Town Board of Houston Township will hold a joint informational meeting on January 6, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. in the basement of the Houston Community Center, 109 W. Maple St, Houston, MN. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct the joint informational meeting required by Minnesota Statutes, section 414.0333 regarding the annexation petition filed by the City of Houston to annex into the City the following properties: Randy and Mary Muller, 506 Elm St. E. (PID 06.0329.001); two parcels owned by Farmers Coop Elevator, 308 Elm Street (PID 06.0236.001 & 06.0238.000); Valley View Nursing Home, Inc., 510 East Cedar St. (PID 06.0394.000); Green Acres Properties, LLC, (PID 06.0237.000); and a portion of Christine and Steven Rischette (PID 06.0329.000). This meeting provides an opportunity for the property owners and other interested persons to learn more about the proposed annexation and to ask questions. Christine Rischette Houston Township Clerk Publish 28, 4
D. PRELIMINARY SCOPE OF SERVICES A Preliminary scope of services is provided below. Specific details of the scope of services, deliverable schedules, and fees for each project task / phase will be negotiated after engineering consultant selection. Engineering work is expected to begin upon consultant selection. The contract may be amended at a later date to include additional related services if deemed necessary by the City. The City anticipates that all engineering and construction work must be completed by September 30, 2016. The project is envisioned to include multiple tasks as follows: TASK 1: PLANNING. Survey existing roads & drainage Develop & present options for phasing and management of construction work Submit a pre-design report Submit preliminary project schedule up to September 30th, 2016. TASK 2: DESIGN & BID DOCUMENTS A. Design the improvements as selected
REVISED SUMMARY AMENDED ORDINANCE #206 APPROVED DECEMBER 14, 2015 EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2016 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND ADOPTING RATES, RECONNECTION CHARGES, TERMINATION OF WATER AND SEWER SERVICES. Summary of the contents of the proposed Ordinance is as follows: Section A) DEFINITIONS Section B) APPLICATION AND OWNERCUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITY Section C) BILLING/PAYMENT DELINQUENCY Section D) NO METER READS Section E) UTILITY RATE SCHEDULE Section F) SHUTOFF FOR NON PAYMENT Section G) SANITARY SEWER AND WATER SERVICE CONNECTION AND AVAILABILITY CHARGES; MANDATORY CONNECTION TO SANITARY SEWER Section H) RATES, FEES, PENALTIES AND CHARGES Section I) REPEAL SECTION Section J) EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval as provided by law. Anyone wishing to view or obtain a copy of this Ordinance may do so at the Clerk’s Office during regular office hours. CITY OF WYKOFF Cheryl L. Davis Clerk/Treasurer/Zoning Administrator Publish 21, 28
Bids must be delivered to the City of Mabel Office, 201 South Main Street, Mabel, MN 55954, by 12:00 noon on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. Bids should be placed in a sealed envelope and must include the bidder’s name, intended use for the property, amount of bid. All bids will be opened that evening at the Mabel EDA meeting. The accepted bid is subject to City Council approval at their meeting at 7:00 pm. Seller reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, to consider the intended use of the property and to negotiate with any bidder. The successful bidder must sign a Purchase Agreement by noon on January 21, 2016, and pay 5% of the successful bid as earnest money. Closing shall occur no later than June 1, 2016. Publish 28, 4
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C. PROPOSAL FORMAT, CONTENT, AND SCORING Proposals will be reviewed by the City’s selection team and scored based on qualifications as noted below. The firm with the highest scoring submittal (of 100 possible points) will be invited to negotiate a contract with the City. Proposals shall be organized and scored as follows: 1. Cover letter, signed by an officer of the firm who is authorized to make representations on behalf of the firm (cover letter is not scored). 2. Project understanding and approach (30 points). Include approaches for cost savings and performance enhancement measures. (20 points) Discuss firm’s ability to plan this project around congested harbor traffic areas with weekly pressure to allow access for the public and City. (6 points) Include estimate of engineering fees and fee schedule. (4 points) 3. Relevant firm experience and qualifications (40 points). Show experience (both of key personnel and of the firm) in design and oversight of street upgrades to include limited demolition of existing surfaces, reconstruction of drainage, base courses, and paving. (35 points). Provide at least 3 client references for the firm from previous street upgrade design projects. (5 points) 4. Description of key staff including roles, expertise, and availability (30 points). Include an organizational chart for the proposed team. (10 points) Include resumes for key staff in an appendix to the proposal. (20 points) Proposals shall not exceed 14 pages in length. One page is described as one side of a standard 81/2” by 11” sheet of paper. The page limit does not include covers, table of contents, cover letter, section divider pages, or staff resumes. Resumes shall be limited to two pages per person. Proposing firms must indicate receipt of all addenda to this RFP, if any. The anticipated schedule is as follows: _______________, City issues RFP _______________, Firms submit proposals _______________, City scores submittals _______________, City Council approves selection of Engineering Firm _______________, Contract negotiated and notice to proceed. _____________________, Survey & design of Phase. _____________________March, April, Bidding & Award to Contractors. _______________, Contractor mobilizes for 2016 summer work. _______________, contract work complete.
SALE OF 110 ALPINE AVENUE EAST, MABEL FILLMORE COUNTY, MINNESOTA Mabel Economic Development Authority, Owner Tax Parcel No. 02.0014.020 is 0.77 acre in the NW¼ SW¼ of Section 26-101-8, and Includes a 48’ x 96’ pole shed with 14’ sidewalls and concrete floor.
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EMPLOYMENT Immediate opening for yard/ delivery person. Must have Class A CDL, be able to lift 60 pounds repeatedly, and enjoy working in a fast paced environment. To apply ask for Ben at Chatfield Lumber Company, 4707 Co. Rd. 7 S.E., Eyota, MN. h12/14,tfn
Bookkeeper/Teller The First State Bank of Fountain has the following full-time position available: Bookkeeper/Teller. The successful candidate must be highly motivated, very energetic, computer literate, detail orientated, possess excellent communication skills, and enjoy working in a team environment. Accepting applications through December 31, 2015.
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Lanesboro Fire Department is currently accepting applications. Training will be provided. Applications are available at the City Office, 202 Parkway Ave S. For questions please call the City Office 507-467-3722. Applications are being accepted until Friday January 8th, 2015 at 2:00pm. h21.28-o
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For more information contact Shelly Dolley at 507-886-6544 ext: 73375
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$1500 SiGn-on BonuS • Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center For more information contact Business Office 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.
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EMPLOYMENT open position on Lanesboro EDAand Heritage Preservation Commission. Applications are available at City Hall, 202 Parkway Avenue S., Lanesboro, MN. For questions please call 507-467-3722. h21,28-o ATTENTION: POOL MANAGERS – The Preston Park Board is accepting applications for a Swimming Pool Manager for the 2016 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 15, 2016. h28,4-o ATTENTION: LIFEGUARDS - The Preston Park Board is accepting applications for the 2016 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 15, 2016. h28,4-o Media center assistant/special education paraprofessional part-time combined position open at Fillmore Central High School. 4.75 hours (10:30-3:15) per student contact day. Interested persons should send completed support staff application to Heath Olstad, K-12 Principal, Fillmore Central High School, P.O. Box 599, Harmony, MN 55939. Applications available online at www.fillmorecentral.k12. mn.us. Position open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. h28,4-o
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NURSING: FREE NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING. Start the New Year with a Career in Nursing. Call Golden Living Training Center today at 507-424-3517 for details. Classes begin in January. EOE/Drug Free Workplace. h28,4,11,18,25-o The Spring Valley Public Library is seeking applicants for the part-time position of Library Cataloger/ Assistant. This person will be responsible for cataloging library materials and preparing items for circulation. This position will also include assisting with circulation services and other library operations as needed. Candidates should have strong computer skills, attention to detail and accuracy, the ability to work both cooperatively and independently, and excellent communication and customer service skills. High school graduate or equivalent. Previous library experience is helpful. This is a part-time position (average 20-25 hours a week) and will include evenings and some Saturday mornings. Full job description, sample hours and application available at Spring Valley City Hall or online at www. springvalley.govoffice.com. Please send completed application AND RESUME to Spring Valley City Hall, ATTN: Jenny Simon, 201 South Broadway Ave., Spring Valley, MN 55975. Application deadline is January 8, 2016. h28,4-o LUMBER MART is seeking motivated and reliable individual for kitchen designer position. Send resume to: Lumber Mart, 1901 32nd Ave. S., Grand Forks, ND 58201. MCAN NOW HIRING Company OTR drivers. $2,000 sign on bonus, flexible home time, extensive benefits. Call now! Hibb’s & Co. 763/389-0610. MCAN CDL A DRIVERS $7,500 sign-on-bonus. Medical benefits on day 1 & $65k+ in your first year!!! Guaranteed pay. Profit sharing. 401K with company match & more! Email resume: mnhr@mclaneco. com or call Hollie now! 507/664-3038. MCAN
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The Fillmore County Journal is looking for a writer to report on School Board and City Council meetings in Fillmore County and write occasional feature stories. We are looking for someone with good writing skills and outstanding interpersonal skills. Please send a letter of interest and writing sample to Editor, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or e-mail to jason@fillmorecountyjournal. com.
EMPLOYMENT Cliff Viessman Inc. is accepting applications for Regional Tanker Drivers for the Cedar Rapids terminal. $1,000 Sign On Bonus. $50 K+ per year. Health, Dental, 401K. Profit Sharing. Paid Weekly. Monthly safe driving bonus. CDL with tanker endorsement required. Two years experience required or driving school graduate with six months experience. Some weekend work required. Contact Nate at 800-353-0344. Option 5. natev@ viessmantrucking.com. www.viessmantrucking.com. “A Driver Friendly Company” (MCN)
NEW STARTING WAGE SCALE
Full-Time & ParT-Time
• Nursing Assistants (Full-Time & Part-Time $1750 Sign-On Bonus) • RN’s & LPN’s (Full-Time & Part-Time $3500 Sign-On Bonus) • Home Health Aides (Part-Time) Chosen Valley Care Center is looking for individuals who are compassionate, energetic, hardworking, and reliable to join our health care team. We currently have full-time and parttime positions available. We are willing to train the right applicant. We offer excellent benefits to employees working full-time. • Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage on Preventative Care. • Health Partners Dental Plan • Matching Funds for 401(k) Plan • Life & Accidental Death & Disability • Generous, Flexible PTO • Tuition Reimbursement • Supplemental Insurance Benefits through AFLAC
CLASS A CDL Driver. Good home time. Stay in the Midwest. Great pay and benefits. Matching 401k. Bonuses and tax free money. Experience needed. Call Scott 507-437-9905. Apply on-line http:// www.mcfgtl.com (MCN) DIESEL MECHANIC NEEDED: Large irrigated farm near Pierre, SD. Salaried position $58,000 a year with health insurance and 401k. Degree and knowledge of farm equipment required. Send resume and references to needadieselmechanic@ gmail.com MCN)
Applications should be forwarded to: Chosen Valley Care Center Attn: Director of Clinical & Resident Services, 1102 Liberty Street SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or applications may be downloaded at www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com, (EOE/AA)
OWNER OPERATORS wanted. Paid all miles. No touch freight. Many operating discounts. Family run business for 75 years. Many bonuses and good home time. Direct deposit paid weekly. Call 800-533-0564 ext.205. (MCN)
Chosen Valley Care Center, InC. A Senior Living Community
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WELL CARED FOR WALKOUT RANCH
UPDATES GALORE!
VERY CLEAN & WELL MAINTAINED
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$64,900 #4067843 1006 MAIN ST. S, CHATFIELD
7 AVE B NE, CHATFIELD
• 1 bedroom • Main floor living • Garage • Permanent siding • Appliances • New Roof • Convenient walk to downtown • 0.22 acre lot • Move-in-Condition • Immediate Possession
1975 RANCH WITH EVERYTHING ON MAIN LEVEL
$137,500 #4066570
• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Main floor laundry • Oversized 2 car garage • Storage shed • Patio • 3 season sun room (14’ x 24’) • Steel siding • Private backyard • Energy efficient • Appliances • Conveniently located across from school
EVERYTHING ON MAIN LEVEL!
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$385,000 2053 VALLEY VIEW LANE NE, CHATFIELD #4066480
• 4 Bedrooms • 4 baths • 3 Car Garage • 5,415 sq. ft. • Main floor master suite & laundry • Quality throughout • Custom cabinetry, upgraded trim, fireplace, sunroom • 3 Finished levels • Private yard • Close in on paved road • Recent updates, roof, furnace, water softener, driveway METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED
506 1ST ST, FOUNTAIN
SOLD 403 FILLMORE ST SE, CHATFIELD • 4 Bedrooms • S 2 Baths • 2,684 sq. ft. • Master suite OLD
• 3 Bedroom • Main floor living • 2 Car Garage
1046 JOHN & MARY DR. SE, CHATFIELD
SOLD LD • 3 Bedrooms S • 2O Baths • 2 Car Garage with built-ins
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 3 Car garage • 2,460
620 RIVER ST SW, CHATFIELD
GREAT STARTER-/INVESTMENT-DOWNSIZING NEW LISTING
$49,900 1318 WABASHA AVE, ST CHARLES #4067684
$147,900 21225 COUNTY 20, PRESTON
#4065823
• 2 Bedroom • Garage • Main floor living • Vinyl Siding/Windows/Roof new in 2005 • No Backyard neighbors • Quiet Street • Storage shed • Affordable • Selling “AS-IS”
• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • 2 Car Garage (768 sq. ft.) • Totally remodeled kitchen & baths • Deck • Hardwood floors • Newer windows • New roof & furnace • Vinyl siding • Pellet stove • 2005 Septic • Pasture • Just off the blacktop • Move-in-Condition
LOTS AND ACREAGES FOR SALE
2 ACRES
PRESTON – Large (0.63 acre) city lot in newer development overlooking the Golf Course with city utilities. #4067246 $27,900 $24,900 CANTON - 5.61 acre building site with quality built garage/hunting cabin (32’ x 32’) in rural Amherst Township. Near State Land and Trout streams. #4067224 $67,900 $63,900
242 GOLD ST NORTH, WYKOFF
$69,900 #4063449
CHATFIELD – Commercial lot offering 0.85 acres, city utilities, level, 311 feet of Hwy 30 frontage, ready to build & only couple blocks off Hwy 52. #4062958 $89,900
• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1983 Walkout ranch • Overlooks Maple Valley Golf Course & Root River • 2,584 sq. ft. • Main floor living • Open layout FOUNTAIN – Large level lot (132’ x • New Well, Septic & Furnace • Radon Mitigation • Maintenance free exterior • Gas fireplace • Finished LL 300’) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900 RACINE – Lyman’s Second Subdivithese listings and sion. Located in newer development on cul-de-sac street with city utilities, choice of builder and covenant controlled. Hurry only 1 lot available.$22,900
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Remodeled baths • 2 Car garage • Main floor living • 2,274 sq. ft. • 3 City lots • Wood floors • Original woodwork • Leaded window • Newer roof, vinyl siding, central air & furnace
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$229,900 8401 MAPLE VALLEY RD SE, ROCHESTER #4066678
www.timdanielson.com
FINGERSON & DONAHOE FIRST SUBDIVISION - CHATFIELD ONLY 3 LOTS REMAINING • $37,900 - $39,900 • 0.31 acres - 0.42 acres • Covenant Controlled • Close to Elementary School • Close to Golf Course
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• 3+ Bedrooms • 2 Car Garage • Peaceful setting • View • Replacement windows • New flooring • Main floor laundry • 2,016 sq. ft. • Updated Kitchen • Good mix of woods & pasture • Patio, Deck • New septic • 2 Pole sheds • Barn with 3 box stalls
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• 3 Bedrooms • Bath • 2,400 sq. ft. • 0.41 Acre lot • 1957 Ranch w/full basement • 2 Enclosed porches • Newer windows, vinyl siding, roof, mechanicals • 2 Car garage • Corner lot with mature trees SPECTACULAR VIEWS
• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 2 Car Garage • 0.40 Acre • Quality built in 1991 • Main floor living • 2,647 sq. ft. • Finished Lower level • Master suite with large private bath & 2 closets • Great View • Close to High School
$279,900 9410 NORTH BRANCH ROAD SE, CHATFIELD #4067590
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$99,000 924 WASHINGTON ST NW, PRESTON #4058113
$184,900 612 MARGARET ST NE, CHATFIELD #4067250
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• 3 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3 Car Garage (1,377 sq. ft.)
• 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath • 2 Car Garage • 1,480 sq. ft. • Everything on Main Level •, Handicap Accessible • 9’ Ceilings • 3’ Doors • In-floor heat • Gas Fireplace • Master Suite with walk-in closet • Nice View • No Association Fee • Great location • Quick Possession
CUSTOM HOME IN GREAT LOCATION
22 ACRES
NEW LISTING
$149,900 230 MILL CREEK ROAD NW, CHATFIELD #4067740
#4067122
GREAT HORSE SETUP & HUNTING PROPERTY!
NEW LISTING
2 Walkout townhome lots with private backyards. This upscale neighborhood is on a paved dead end road with city utilities. Only $20,000/each.
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TWINHOME WITH NO STEPS
$124,900
• 5 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car garage • Storage shed • Main floor living • Stained glass window • Etched glass • New roof, vinyl siding, windows & deck • All appliances • Great location close to High School • Move-in condition
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• 3 Bedrooms, • 2 Baths • 0.26 Acre lot • Garage • Open layout • Hardwood floors, • Newer furnace • Updated Oak cabinets, • Finished lower level • Great location close to school & downtown
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528 DIVISION ST NE, CHATFIELD
#4065628
• 4 Bedroom • 2,478 sq. ft. • 0.25 Acre lot • Kitchen, Bath, Laundry remodeled in 2003 • Newer roof, windows, doors, vinyl siding, CA • Main floor living • Short walk to downtown/school
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$114,900
HURRY LOTS ARE SELLING FAST - ONLY 3 LOTS REMAINING
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715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com 101 cenTennial ST. e., Wykoff $189,900 Absolutely stunning executive home with incredible design. Formal living and dining areas, kitchen w/wrap around center island & breakfast nook overlooking the beautifully landscaped back yard and patio area. Master bedroom w/jetted tub & dressing area with many built in drawers. Lower level family room, separate laundry area, lowest level entertainment room and workshop with workbench. Beautifully landscaped yard, brick accent on house, cement pavers for patio area and cement basketball court. Movein ready!
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Unlimited potential for this Impressive Victorian • Zoned residential & Commercial • Previous owners included well-known French Restaurant and B&B • Unlimited potential • 4 bedrooms • 4 baths • Wood floors throughout • Unending character • Gorgeous open staircase • Completely updated mechanicals • High ceilings • Walkup attic ready to be finished • Endless amount of activities: canoeing, biking, tubing, theater, restaurants, boutiques, parks, breathtaking scenery, golf courses, and much more • This unique opportunity needs to be viewed to appreciate.
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Well established bar/restaurant/off-sale business located at the start of the State Bike Trail. Seating up to 150 plus large deck for summertime fun. Turn-key operation with everything staying. Great opportunity. $198,500
332 CeDar st., fountain
harMony Greenhouse & floral
Great opportunity to own this commercial acreage and business. Ideal location on Highway 52. Currently is Harmony Greenhouse & Floral and Dog Pad, LLC. Unlimited potential for business opportunities. New metal roof, knotty pine ceilings and walls, loft area, garage, patio deck, all new fencing, 2 greenhouses and additional building.
Kelsey Bergey Real Estate Agent remax@harmonytel.net Office 507-886-4221
314 N Ash, MABEL
Residential or Commercial! Excellent location, highway exposure. Several updates & yard space. Handicap accessible. Currently a salon easily adaptable to you. 22 Main Ave. N , HARMONY
Large corner lot! Maple floors throughout living space. 3 bedrooms on one level plus main floor den. Main floor bathroom. $79,900
Offers 2 units! Barber & beauty shop side by side, or a place to start your dream business.
100 Coffee St. LANESBORO
51 Main Ave. N, HARMONY
One of a kind! Hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, & loft. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. LL walkout w/ family room, wine cellar & office. Amazing views w/ private walking trial.
Warm & inviting. Vaulted ceilings, pellet stove & 3 season porch. Enjoy the view! 4 bedrooms. 3 bathrooms. Finished basement. Att 2 car garage. 32x24 steel shed-electric. Just outside of city limits.
Redone inside & out! Main floor bedroom, bath & laundry. 3 bedrooms & den on one level. Updated shingles, siding & windows. 2 car garage. $100,000
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517 Pleasant St NE, PRESTON
1120 Matthew St. SW, PRESTON
34868 242nd St, LANESBORO
112 S Hudson Ave SPRING VALLEY
112 avenue ave. a ne, ChatfielD
Large wooded corner lot • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • .32/acre • Large living room • Dining room • Open kitchen • New roof • 2 car attached garage • Storage shed • Patio • Schools can be Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, Chatfield, or Kingsland • Upper level laundry • Could be used as rental also
Extremely spacious. Original charm. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Walk up attic & walk out bsmt. Large 2 car garage & cement pad. $104,900
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1 1/2 acres of commercial property next to State Bike Trail and Root River. 9 hole miniature golf course, refreshment stand, and room for other possibilities. High traffic area.
$129,900
Quiet, dead end street! Open living space. 3 bedroom on main. LL 3/4 bath plus rec area. Great yard & composite deck. $89,900
Move-in ready. Spacious 3 bedroom. Oak hardwoods, lots of living space! Main floor bed & bath plus 2 bedrooms up. $74,900
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Gator Greens 440 half st, Whalan
$35,000
Charming 1 1/2 story home • 3 bedrooms • Remodeled and updated • .42/acre private lot • Cul-de-sac • Mudroom • New roof • New windows • Vinyl siding • Garage • Peaceful setting
304 Fillmore St. W, PRESTON
212 Houston St SW, PRESTON Charming details. Great vacation rental or simply love where you live. Tastefully updated. 2 bedroom. Deck & storage shed. $76,900
119 elM st., fountain
1013 Wayside St NW, PRESTON
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Previously the Olmsted Medical Building located on Tracy Road. The building is in great condition and would be a wonderful building for variety of uses or businesses. Approximately 3,800 sq ft with the building and an acre lot with approximately 25 spaces of parking. The parking lot is asphalt. The building has steel siding with brick accent. The lower level is finished complete with kitchen area. Inquire about Economical Development Assistance.
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$102,500
25 Center St. W, Harmony, MN 55939 www.SEMNrealestate.com Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
155 2nd Ave SW, HARMONY
Timeless Treasure. Loaded with original charm, tastefully updated kitchen & updated mechanicals. 2 guest cabins for additional income. $182,000
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Wooded & Private 4 bedroom 4 bathroom. Fireplace. Deck. 2 garage. Second home with 1 bedroom 1 bathroom apartment & 2 car garage.
Updated Commercial building. Beautifully designed interior space. Backyard space & attractive street front. Call today!
“One of a kind” property listed on the National Historic Registry. This brick home has 5 bedrooms, but could be expanded to 6. The double brick structure is well insulated. Updates include repairs on front porch, metal roof on house & garage, new side porch, updated windows, interior updates, newer appliances, and tuck point work on foundation. You will be impressed with the unique architectural features throughout the home. Hardwood floors, original woodwork, arched doorways, exposed brick on dining room wall, and large bedrooms. Located on larger lot with mature trees.
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31 Millhouse lane sW ChatfielD
commercial 300 W Tracy rD., Spring Valley $260,000
404 n. BroaDWay, Spring Valley $179,900
205 franklin st. nW preston
Large Duplex (could be B&B or residential) • 4 bedrooms and 2 baths on 1 side • 3 bedrooms and 4 baths on side • Wood floors • 10 foot ceilings • Newer roof • Covered porch • Deck • Formal living room • Formal dining room • 2 furnaces • Air units • Separate electric meters • 2 car garage • Unlimited potential
$109,900
800 Viking Ave S, LANESBORO
25 Center St E, HARMONY
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607 Fillmore Ave. S, Lanesboro
244 harWooD ave ne ChatfielD
Ranch home • 2+ bedrooms • 2 baths • Newer roof • Newer windows • 2 car garage • Wood floors • Fenced yard • Storage shed
Townhouse • 1 level living • 2 bedrooms • Dining room • Living room • Main floor laundry • Deck • Garage • No maintenance
Great bluff view. Near park & downtown. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Insulated 2 car garage. No backyard neighbors. $114,900
$129,900
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Chatfield Office Rochester Office 221 S. Main St. 4123 26th St. NW
$149,900
Close to state bike trail • Ideal for weekend getaway • Main floor laundry • New flooring • New appliances • Newer furnace • Newer roof • Heated garage w/bar area • 3 car garage • New Windows
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509 Parkway Ave S, LANESBORO
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1-level living • Large ranch • 3 bedrooms • 3 baths • Master bath • Walk-in closet • In-floor heat in house and garage • Maple kitchen cabinets • Main floor laundry • Open living and dining and kitchen • Deck
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(507) 346-2060 Cell: (507) 951-2071 Toll-Free: (888) 835-8141
Hard to find 5 bdrm 3 bath split level home. Excellent location and numerous updates. Beautiful landscaped yard and tiered deck leading to perennial gardens & storage shed. The home is spacious & bright with large bay windows in lower level allowing for plenty of natural sunlight. Dual thermostat heat, an abundance of storage, separate laundry area, formal dining room and eat in kitchen. Neutral carpet in family room & laminate floors add to the beauty of this home. With winter upon us, you will love the 2 gas fireplaces to stay warm and cozy. Call for your appointment to see today!
$199,500 310 Maple Dr., lanesboro
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508 lynDale aVe., Spring Valley $159,900
524 HillcreST DriVe, Spring Valley $142,900 Immaculate 3 bedroom 2 bath multi-level. Single car attached garage and 24x24 detached garage that is heated, insulated, & has workshop area. Beautiful landscaped backyard with deck and patio areas. This home is completely finished with lower level family room with egress windows & lots of natural lighting, updated and newer carpet, new backsplash in kitchen, laminate floors in dining area, and newer shingles on house & garages. This property is in MINT condition and ready for immediate occupancy. Excellent location. Call for your appointment to look today!
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Great location & affordable. Several updates & well maintained. Hanging sign post in front is ready for you!
332 Minnesota Ave W, MABEL
Nolan Valley Lots
Quiet location. Roomy home with quality finishes. Fireplace & wood floors. Private & landscaped backyard. 2 car attached plus 1 car detached. $168,000
Get away or place to stay. 8.38 Acres or 6.37 Acres – adjoining lots. Zoned ag. Wisel creek through property. Build your dream home or cabin.
35 5th St. NE, HARMONY
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No guesswork! Well established full service restaurant ready for you to walk into! Well maintained & updated.
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460 1st Ave SE, HARMONy 260 2nd St, NW, HARMONy 35 Main Ave S, HARMONy 35186 Cty 115, HARMONy 208 Elmwood St E, LANESBORO XXXX Matthew St SW, PRESTON 204 S Main St., CANTON
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THANK YOU ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you for cards and gifts I received that made my 98th Birthday extra special. Alvira Klockeman t28-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
FOR RENT 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. r10/5tfno Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn- x For rent w/ option to buy: 2 bedroom apartment in Harmony. Appliances furnished, no pets. $400 per month. 507-452-6178. r26,tfn-o Fountain: 2 bedroom apartment with garage. (507) 259-6961. r2,tfn-o
RUSH CREEK TOWNHOMES 2 BR – 1.5 BA available 11/15 Income based rent, includes water, sewer, trash. Attached garage, in-unit laundry, tons of storage.
Jane: 507-923-7772
1983 JD 2950, 90 Hp Diesel, Roll Bar and Canopy, 3-PT, Dual Hydraulics and PTOs. Looks and runs good! $12,900 OBO or Trade. Can deliver. Call 320543-3523. f21,28-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
FOR SALE For Sale: Butcher Hogs. Levi Borntreger 12487 225th Ave., Harmony, MN. s21,28-o Walnut, cherry, & oak rough cut wood for sale. $5 per board foot. Call Mitchell 507-421-5196. s28,4,11,18-o Trailer & Parts Sale: 6’x12’x72” V-nose ramp $2,750, Combo Sled/Car Hauler 29’, Dump trailers, (14) 7x14 & 16 cargos, 2 & 4 place snowmobile trailers, Take-off hitches 2500HD $40.00, New 16,000# Hitch $250.00, New ST205/75D15 bias on white mod wheel $70 www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com 515-972-4554 (MCN)
EZ-GO & Yamaha GOlf Carts SaleS & Service New & USed Ivan Vreeman
harmony Golf Carts
507-273-6928
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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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AUTOS 2012 FORD E-350 XLT Super Duty 12-Passenger Van. 94,000 miles. Wellmaintained company vehicle. Lots of Power!!! 5.4L V8 EFI Flex Fuel, 4-Speed Automatic with Overdrive, RWD, White, Beige Cloth Interior, ABS brakes, Electronic Stability Control, Illuminated entry, Low tire pressure warning, Running boards, and Traction control. New tires. Tinted windows, PW, PL, CD, MP3. Back-up camera in rear view mirror. Towing package. Asking $15,500 obo. KBB price is $17,500. You’re saving $2,000 on this DEAL!!! Call 507-2515297. a7,tfn-x MOTORCYCLES: TOP CASH PAID! For Old Motorcycles! 1900-1980. DEAD OR ALIVE! 920-371-0494 (MCN)
11753 State Hwy 43, Mabel, MN 55954 Craig Henry Shop 507.493.5399 • Mobile 507.450.5573
CALL FOR ALL YOUR REPAIR NEEDS!
Abe’s Auto body Complete Auto Body. Restoration, Glass, & Towing
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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 507-8642969 or 1-888-864-7049. v17eow-o Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming, and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o
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Spring iS here! Time to get your MOVe on! no Waiting List!
REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements. Same day service. Used cars for sale. Specializing in Toyota Prius sales and services. Hi-Tech Rebuilders, Rushford. 507-864-7440 or 507-459-1504. v11tfno
Are yOu AT LeAST 62 yeArS Or BeTTer, hAnDiCAppeD Or DiSABLeD? Lakewood Apartments located in beautiful downtown Chatfield, Mn
• Rent based on income (30%) • Clean, safe, quiet and friendly environment • Off-street Parking and on-site laundry • Heat paid • Pets welcome
• Community Room with Big Screen TV and Kitchen • Elevator • Spacious 1 Bedroom Apartments with appliances • Close to City Library, Churches, Downtown and Medical Center
If thIs Is what you’re lookIng for, look no further. 507-867-4791 or just come and visit us at Lakewood Apartments, 420 Bench Street, Chatfield, MN 55923
For rent Office space for rent in downtown Preston. Beautiful view, conference room, lunch room and bathroom facilities. Spacious with 470 square feet. $385/mo.
Call 507-251-5297 for details.
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Rushford - Peterson Schools “Always Our Best”
December 2015
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Hibernation Pictured here is the kindergarten class hibernating.
Dance Recital On December 4 & 5, R-P Community Education held their annual holiday dance performances, led by instructor Michelle Erickson.
Hour of Code Afterschool STEM Club, offered through Community Education, participated in the the Hour of Code on December 9, a worldwide initiative to introduce computer coding to kids.
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
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Monday, December 28, 2015
An Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County
Flexsteel • Thomasville • Smith Brothers • Decor-Rest • La-Z-Boy • Ekornes • Serta
Year-End
SALE!
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NEW YEAR’S DAY 10AM–5PM
Our Best Sale Of The Year!
Storewide Sale Prices!
Save 30% storewide, including Special Orders.*
Save 40% to 60% on closeouts, floor samples, and discontinued items.
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In stock and custom orders are both included!
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We’ll pay for your gas – just for shopping Drury’s!
No purchase necessary! Over 35,000 Square Feet of Fully Accessorized Displays!
OUR 90th YEAR! OUR 90th YEAR!
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*Discounts are off MSRP, and prior discounts may have been taken. **$699 minimum purchase, normal down payment and credit approval required. Finance charge will be waived if paid in full in 12 months, otherwise finance charge will accrue from date of contract. This offer does not apply to prior purchases and may not be combined with any other special offer. Some exclusions may apply. Call 800-561-2000 for more details.
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100 Main Street Fountain, MN 507-268-4363 STORE HOURS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9 am-8 pm; Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9 am-5 pm; Sunday Noon-4 pm.