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The Chatfield, Freshresidents Meat and of Cheese Trays Minn. Fresh have more than one reason Vegetable Trays to be grateful thisGift holiday season Fresh Fruit Baskets PleaSe Call aheaDhas aND we will haVe theM as the city now an official size reaDy wheN yOu get there. ice rink at Mill Creek Park. The ice skating rink is not brand new, but it is new to Chatfield, according to asuperintendant of city services, Tony Lammers. The rink was used for Hockey Day Minnesota 2014 in Elk River, Minn. and was no longer needed after the event. The rink was purchased from the board of Hockey Day Minnesota after Lammers saw it was listed as public surplus. There
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Tony Lammers, Bill DuBord, Ryan Priebe, Pat O’Neill, and Brian Burkholder, who work for the city of Chatfield, traveled to Elk River to get the ice rink and reassembled it in Chatfield, Minn. Photo by Barb Jeffers
Levy confusion cleared up at Rushford hits at rate changes, law Lanesboro Schools By Jade Sexton jade@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Several people showed up at the Lanesboro school board meeting on December 18 with concerns about property taxes. Residents of Lanesboro recently learned their property taxes would be increasing due an increase in the levy. Superintendent Jeff Boggs explained the mistake and confusion that brought about the increase, and reassured them their taxes would not increase, and may even go down a little. Schools in Minnesota receive funding from the state based on a formula that changes regularly. Revenue also comes from property tax credits and property tax levies, the largest share
from voter-approved levies. The assessed value of property determines the taxes that will be paid. “Minnesota has the most complex school district formula in the country,” said Boggs. Boggs thought the levy was going to be around $400,000, but instead when it came back, it was at almost $560,000. This increase is why residents saw a jump in their taxes. A couple of years ago, the state passed a law that a school board could pass an operating referendum of up to $300 per student without going to the voters for approval. They offered to match an additional $300 per student for schools that did this. Lanesboro was going to take advantage of
the offer at the time, but then found out it was for schools of more than 2,000 students. This year, the state offered additional funding for schools that went ahead with the boardapproved operating referendum. Lanesboro Schools decided to take extra $400 per student from the state and reduce the levy in other areas so there would be no increase at all, having no effect on taxpayers. They would receive $61,397 from the board-approved $300 per student, and $47,000 in additional funding from the state. However, this did not turn out as expected. Boggs made phone calls and eventually got help from a financial compa-
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Discussion from the December 8 council meeting, regarding water and sewer rate structure and charges, continued December 22. The city is eyeing plans to address operating needs, capital improvement, debt service, and existing shortfalls. Any rate changes, if approved, will take effect February 1, 2015. Citing past auditor reports, it was noted that historical increases in water rates have successfully created a positive fund balance, but the sewer fund has continued to lose money. City administrator Steve Sarvi cautioned that if no action is taken, the sewer fund
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and dismantled the rink, loaded it on semis, brought it to Chatfield and reassembled it, which was not an easy task. Lammers states “they worked hard to get it down” as it was a bigger project than they had anticipated. The rink was located down in a pit in Elk River, so everything had to be brought up and out as it was disassembled, which made the task even more difficult. It took six men two full days to disassemble the rink in Elk River before getting it to Chatfield, unloading the pieces, and beginning the reassembly. According to Lammers, the city crew worked on the rink on and off to get it assembled “we just didn’t stop and do everything to put it up”, so it took two to three weeks to get it up and ready to use. Lammers states, “The ice rink got a lot of use in November, but then the weather warmed up and melted every bit of ice, so we are starting to work on the ice again”
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in order to get the rink ready for area residents to strap on their ice skates and give it a try. People “can’t wait to get in there and use it,” says Lammers, adding that people in Chatfield are excited about the rink stating “there has been a lot of talk on it” from everyone in town. As a matter of fact, there were kids using the rink before it was even completely full of ice, as they were anxious to use the new rink. The city employees maintain the ice rink, which includes building ice, cleaning the ice, clearing snow off the ice, and other maintenance. Lammers has worked with the ity of Chatfield for 30 years, so he has plenty of experience tending to work that needs to get done. Brian Burkholder has been a city employee for eight years, Pat O’Neill was hired seven years ago and Bill DuBord became a city of Chatfield employee approximately one year ago. The new ice rink is a permanent fixture at Mill Creek Park, as it is quite a task to disassemble and reassemble, with each panel weighing a few hundred pounds.
New ice skating rink in Chatfield. Pat O’Neill states the plan was to “put it up and leave it up”. There are many advantages to Chatfield’s new ice rink including penalty boxes. It is rare for a town the size of Chatfield to have an official size ice rink and as far as the city employees can tell this is the only official size ice rink in
Drive safely this snowmobile season As another snowmobile season gets underway, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages snowmobilers to get this season off to a smooth, safe start. Snowmobile trails in Minnesota opened Dec. 1. Minnesota residents born after Dec. 31, 1976, must complete a DNR snowmobile safety training course before they can legally ride a snowmobile anywhere in Minnesota, including private land. In a snowmobile safety course students learn about the machine, the laws, safe operation, ethics of the sport, and how to avoid the most common causes of snowmobile accidents. DNR snowmobile safety courses can be completed by either attending a snowmobile safety training course from a DNR-certified instructor in a local community or by CD. To obtain the snowmobile safety training CD, or for general information, call (888)646-
6367, (651)296-6157, or (800)366-8917, or email at info. dnr@state.mn.us. Over 1,000 volunteer instructors teach DNR snowmobile safety courses across the state. For more information on the dates and locations of these courses, visit www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/ vehicle/snowmobile/index.html or call (800)366-8917. Snowmobilers should follow these safety tips: •DON’T DRINK - Drinking alcohol before or during snowmobiling can impair judgment and slow reaction time. Snowmobilers who have been drinking tend to make poor decisions that can lead to injury or death. Alcohol also causes body temperature to drop at an accelerated rate, which increases the likelihood of hypothermia. •SLOW DOWN - Speed is a contributing factor in nearly all fatal snowmobiling accidents. Drivers should proceed at a pace that will allow ample reaction time for any situation. Remem-
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Fillmore County. Ryan Priebe noted that there are new LED lights installed, which has greatly improved visibility for those using the rink at night. Lammers states that the former ice rink had been used since he began working with the city and it was definitely showing its age, so an ing debris. Clothing should be worn in layers and should be just snug enough so that no loose ends catch in the machine. •WATCH THE WEATHER - Rapid weather changes can produce dangerous conditions. •BRING A BUDDY - Never travel alone. Most snowmobile accidents result in some personal injury. The most dangerous situations can occur if a person is injured and alone. •REPORT ACCIDENTS The operator of a snowmobile involved in an accident resulting in medical attention, hospitalization, death, or damage exceeding $500 must file a written report with the DNR. Accident reports must be submitted within 10 business days of the accident. If the operator is killed or is unable to file a report due to incapacitation, any peace officer investigating the accident can file the accident report. Report forms are available from local law enforcement agencies or on the DNR website at www.dnr. state.mn.us/enforcement/forms. html.
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C ommentary One Moment, Please... What should we expect By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal Cell: (507) 251-5297 jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com While I support our Freedom of Expression, a cornerstone of our democratic rights, I also encourage good judgment. If we use our Freedom of Expression to create a movie that presents a plot revolving around the idea of two Americans assassinat- Jason Sethre ing the leader of another country such as North Korea, then we need to have the foresight to understand what consequences may lie ahead. The Freedom of Expression is an American-born ideology not culturally valued in the same manner in other countries throughout the world. We already have enough groups or countries that want to harm the people of our nation, such as ISIS and the Taliban. The movie The Interview, brought to us by Sony Pictures, was an unnecessary creation. What if Vladimir Putin, boastfully at odds with our U.S. President, declared his support for a movie that fictionally demonstrated the assassination of our leader? And, what if this movie was not only shown in theaters throughout Russia but made available worldwide? How would we feel? How would we respond? To me, that is pretty much a slap in the face of a fellow country -- if not a declaration of war. Yes, we are talking about Hollywood. We are talking about entertainment. And, that’s why this situation was completely unavoidable. Instead, we are making
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a deliberate statement with this movie. We already have a bad relationship with North Korea and their leader Kim Jong-un. So, why make it worse? Why throw fuel on the fire? Close to home And, while we always talk about our global economy, it never really feels like it is that close to home. Our newspaper recently published an article authored by one of our reporters sharing the story of a World War II veteran who served his country as a pilot in the United States Air Force for 23 years until his retirement in 1971. After that article appeared in our newspaper, we published it on our website like we do with all of our content. Within nine days after that article was published, our reporter received an e-mail from the Foreign Media Relations Division of the Korean Culture and Information Service for the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The representative contacting our reporter was requesting that we change the name of a body of water referenced in the article. Our source interviewed for the article referred to the Sea of Japan, and we were being asked to change our article to reference it as East Sea/Sea of Japan. There were a number of references supporting this request, and it seemed to all point to a history of strained relations between Japan and Korea. OK, we are talking about an article that appeared in the Fillmore County Journal. Our ciruculation and content is focused on the people of Fillmore County in Minnesota. But, what we publish is shared around the world via the Internet. And, this makes us more global than we may ever come to realize.
To me, this is also an indication that all of us represent our country in the eyes of others. Even Hollywood, while entertainment, still represents America in the eyes of others. We may never understand how others perceive our country, but if we are not careful our ethnocentric views will portray arrogance. And, I think the movie The Interview crosses that line. Irresponsible I don’t feel sorry for Sony Pictures getting hacked, while I still question whether it was an inside job from a disgruntled ex-employee, as first thought. I also don’t feel sorry for the actors who agreed to do this movie. I only hope that all involved in this creation will find some humility and recognize the impact of this poor decision. Chances are more likely that those egocentric individuals will continue to pat themselves on the back for rocking the boat. And, just because we do have the Freedom of Expression, doesn’t mean we need to use it. We need to pick our battles, and this wasn’t a good one. While we all know that North Korea has a different governmentcontrolled culture compared to our democracy in the United States, we have to consider how Kim Jong-un is presenting this movie to the people of his country. For all we know, he could be telling everyone that this is part of a planned attack illustrated in a movie. He could be telling everyone that the United States is threatening to assassinate their leader, and this should give greater credence to his cause for developing nuclear weapons and a bigger, more robust military operation. The creation of The Interview was equivalent to a 14-year-old boy walking into a funeral service with a whoopie cushion and silly string, and thinking this was a good idea. Not good.
What environmentalists really want? By Dr. Bryan Van Gorp Rushford, MN Conservation is a conservative value as evidence by the root word. What is the down side of protecting our resources? Our very lives depend on the ecosystem, not to mention the economy, so why wouldn’t we all be environmentalists. The precautionary principle would suggest the burden of proof should be on businesses introducing new technologies, processes, extraction, or products to prove them safe before they can come to Dr. Bryan market. CurVan Gorp rently they are allowed to be implemented and then it is up to people experiencing harm to prove that harm, a difficult task when faced with an army of corporate attorneys, deep pockets and the longer things take the more money that is made. Protecting our environment is a common sense policy decision. The free market cannot and will not make that decision. The ongoing ecocide is driven by market forces. Markets do not place a value on air, water, soil, other species or even human life. For example, an Ebola vaccine was developed about 10 years ago but was never commercial-
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ized because profits would not have justified it; now 7,000 people in Africa are dead. That is what market based solutions look like. In the world there are 85 people who own as much as 3.5 billion people. In the U.S. there are people who make more than 1 million dollars per hour while other who work full time can’t afford rent. That is what markets do. Markets are a human construct and therefore can be changed by humans. Environmentalism flows out of a ferocious love and that is why companies and governments don’t understand it and will never defeat it. It comes from love of place, love of justice, love of the natural world, and love for future generations. Business and government interests inevitably underestimate the power of this love. Companies and governments have no bargaining chip against this love. Offers of money or marketing campaigns lying about safety will not appease it. The planet and people are all we have. Why not choose to help each other and be good stewards of the earth? Everything is connected; increasingly people are able to see the connections between the environmental movement, the social and economic justice movements, and the peace movement. More and more people are asking for systemic fundamental change to restore democracy, level the playing field, and allow for a sustainable future. See ENVIRONMENTALISTS Page 5
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C ommentary ENVIRONMENTALISTS Continued from Page 4 Sustainability does not mean maintaining the current broken system. Sustainable means to be able to continue over time without depletion. That means radical change. When people talk about sustainability in terms of environment, social, and economic survival, they forget that the latter two are manmade constructs and can be changed at will. The environment is about physics, chemistry, and biology that do not operate under our control; we must fit into the ecosystem. One example of how things could change would be to move from shareholder capitalism to stakeholder capitalism. In shareholder capitalism the only purpose for a business to exist is to maximize return on shareholder investment. That continues to shift wealth and income away from the poor and middle class to the already wealthy. Stakeholder capitalism would take a more balanced approach considering the interests of all effected parties. For example a pharmaceutical company would consider the good of patients, medical personnel, company workers, as well as shareholders. Ultimately, a choice will have to be made between a communities’s right to access the commons (water, air, soil, beauty, and other living things) and a corporation’s right to profits. Which side will you be on? Are we really free if we don’t have the choice to vote for someone who represents our values or if we don’t have sustainable options to choose form? Population growth 50,000 BC to 1804 = 1 billion 1927 = 2 billion 1959 = 3 billion 1974 – 4 billion 1987 = 5 billion 1999 = 6 billion Currently 7.3 billion. The population doubled in 40 years between 1959 and 1999 from 3 to 6 billion, you don’t need to be very good at math to see this is not sustainable. Can we just start with an honest conversation about what we need to do to give future generations a chance? It is understandable that people do not want to admit there is a problem, because once that is clear, it is also clear that we have a responsibility to do something about it. Denial is preferable to accepting responsibility for many.
Letter about R-P school representatives... To the Editor, The community of RushfordPeterson has been blessed with a superintendent and a recent school board who have made decisions based on what is best for the children and our community. First, I would like to commend them for not succumbing to the fear and intimidation techniques put forth by some RP citizens opposing the new school efforts. Next, I would like to thank the outgoing board members, Colbenson, Munson, and Smith for their service. They have fulfilled their duty with integrity and should be looked at as a model to others serving on a school board. I ask that the new members follow the lead of those leaving and continue to set an example of respectful and civil leadership, focus on concerns and values that support student learning, and speak with one voice after reaching a decision. Finally, I would like to show my support for superintendent Ehler. I know I speak for many when I say that it would be difficult to find a superintendent with more work ethic than Mr. Ehler. How often have we seen him out working on the school grounds? It would be difficult to find a superintendent with more heart. How often do we see him in the halls greeting students or attending school events? It would be difficult to find a superintendent more civic-minded and invested in the community, as evidenced by his work with local community groups on up to the state legislature, and I certainly know it would be difficult to find a superintendent more fiscally responsible than Mr. Ehler. Lastly, I don’t know of anyone who has been attacked more in this local community, yet done more good for this community. Despite all the unfair attacks, he is still standing strong. Thank you Mr. Ehler for the character you display. Robin Hoken Rushford, Minn.
Letter about Trout Unlimited... To the Editor, The local chapter of Trout Unlimited should be congratulated for securing a major grant for stream rehabilitation and improvement on the South Branch of the Root River. However, the local chapter may be surprised to learn that the policies supported by Trout Unlimited’s national headquarters often stand in direct opposition of what is actually in the best interest of sportsmen. Take for example, the EPA’s recently proposed expansion of the Clean Water Act. There seems to be an endless array of groups lining up against the EPA’s water power-grab “from agriculture to contracting to golf” but strangely, a handful of groups that allege to represent sportsmen have vocally supported it, such as Trout Unlimited. But one only needs to follow the money: These groups may claim to be conservationists dedicated to preserving hunting or angling, but their funding indicates that they are in fact shepherding a left-wing environmentalist agenda under purportedly moderate colors. For Trout Unlimited, members of the national office’s board of directors include a former Democratic congressman and a former aide to Nevada Democratic Sen. Harry Reid. But a closer tie to radical environmentalism comes in a green hue the color of money. TU receives millions from environmentalist foundations, including some from San Francisco. Since 2008, the group has received major grants from the Hewlett Foundation, the Packard Foundation, and the Wyss Foundation. TU and its fellow green decoys attempt to hide their foundation funders agendas behind moderate camouflage. Don’t fall for the trap. Will Coggin Environmental Policy Alliance Washington, D.C.
Guest Commentary: Response to “the true victims of the nanny state: unintended consequences of liberal policies” By Herb Panko Chatfield, MN What Jeff Erding tries to pass off as a factual rant in his latest article in the FCJ is in actuality largely fiction. It is freighted with all the usual talking points of conservative Right Wingers. For those of you who may have missed Herb Panko his failed attempts to trash liberals, let’s take a look at these typical right wing tactics and expose them for what they are---unsupported statements of opinion, gross exaggerations, outright false allegations, and failure to give alternative solutions to problems the writer infers progressives have created. First, Mr. Erding states that the policies and actions of the left always fail. Always? So the Social Security and Medicare programs established in the ‘30’s and ‘60’s by Democratic Presidents Roosevelt and Johnson and supported by liberals have been failures, Mr. Erding? That is nothing short of laughable. Other progressive laws and regulations instituted largely by Democratic presidents and congressional Democrats, like the Clean Water and Clean Air Acts, along with establishing OSHA, which guards the safety of workers, can hardly be considered failures. Second, Mr. Erding states definitively that African-American males are not being targeted by law enforcement officers.
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Living in the rural, white Midwest, Mr. Erding, how would you know that? Shortly before the racial strife in Ferguson, Mo., a white St. Louis police officer resigned in disgust over the racism displayed by his fellow officers. He quoted the chief of police as saying one morning, “Let’s make this an all black day. Let’s stop and question every black male at the Mall.” I would call that targeting. Wouldn’t you, Mr. Erding? Racism still exists in the soft underbelly of American society. Mr. Erding also says that socialism is “doomed to failure” and has “failed in every age and every nation throughout history”. But what he ignores or fails to realize is that socialism in some form or another has existed in America for decades. Besides Social Security and Medicare, we have government funded public education, agricultural subsidies, and a host of government aid to various businesses and manufacturing. I hardly think many would consider those as “failures”. Another favorite tactic of the Right is accusing (ad nauseum) liberals and progressives of ignoring the Constitution. I have little doubt that Mr. Erding believes President Obama has circumvented or violated the same. I would like to be given one, just one, example of where the President has unequivocally, clearly violated the Constitution according to Constitutional law jurisprudence. These allegations by Right Wingers is nothing more than the mindless blathering of the ignorant. Lastly, the biggest deception Right Wingers try to foist on its listeners and readers is that the Left wants to take away our guns. I think one would be extremely hard-pressed to find even one gun control advocate who believes the average American citizen should not be allowed to own even a single firearm. I, for example, would be absolutely opposed to any law that would take away my handgun or deer rifle. This is a scare tactic used by the Right. However, I do not think the average citizen needs to own a Bushmaster or an AK-47 military assault rifle unless there are extreme extenuating circumstances, and even then under strict regulations. I reference Sandy Hook and other similar tragedies. Mr. Erding’s article reminds us that in a democracy we must be constantly vigilant to recognize propaganda that distorts, exaggerates, and misrepresents assumed facts.
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Ask a trooper - 12.22.14 not happy says: There needs to be police in harmony when they have school activities. Its a hot mess with parking around here. Blocking fire hydrents, parking where the signed say NO PARKING ANYTIME, blocking driveway’s, BLOCKING crosswalks.. Can the people in harmony not READ! I have even had them in my driveway. When we call the police they say no one is available! REALLY! Do we need to take this into our own hands? armony Rocks says: Not Happy- You tell them Cindy!! not happy says: Maybe I should follow them home and block there driveways! So they can’t get in or out! See how they like it! Or just plow into them to move the car! Seeing the cops will not help! They didn’t put those signs up for kicks and giggles! And you have the wrong name. We do take pics of these cars. And if cops do not come I have documented pics of the cars and documented the phone calls to cops! The kids r great its the parents that think they can do what ever they want! Give out tickets to these stupid people! ot happy says: Redhorse51 that would be GREAT! not happy says: I think I might make a page showing all these cars parked illegal. Would you like your car and lic plate on face book?
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Now it’s time to focus on growing the economy By Lee H. Hamilton Recent economic news has been broadly reassuring. Retail sales are strong, November saw the best job gains in three years, the federal Lee H. deficit is Hamilton shrinking, the stock market is robust, and the Fed is expressing enough faith in the economy that an interest rate bump next year is considered a certainty. Yet the public remains unconvinced. This is partly because perceptions haven’t caught up to reality. For many middle- and lower-class families, economic circumstances have not changed very much. Average wages, adjusted for inflation, have not risen in keeping with the good economic news. The median net worth of households is actually a bit less than it was in 2010, just after the official end of the recession — and the gap between the wealthy and the rest of us is wider than ever. Strong numbers do, however, offer one unambiguous piece of good news: The pressure on policy makers to focus on near-term or immediate problems has eased, which means they can now focus on the fundamental question of
economic growth. That’s where their attention should turn. A strong economy that is growing for everyone, not just the people at the top, offers many benefits. The quality of people’s lives improves. Political problems become more manageable. More people have greater economic opportunity. There’s more social mobility and more tolerance of diversity. Because the economy is always at or near the top of voters’ concerns, the temptation for the policy-maker is to support another tax cut or the next move to stimulate the economy in the short term. Now is the time for policy-makers to resist this and try to understand the large forces – technology, automation, globalization – that drive our economy. As Princeton economist Alan Blinder, political strategist Al From and others have pointed out, the key is to concentrate on creating the environment in the country for sustained, non-inflationary economic growth. To begin with, we have a chance to get our fiscal house in order and pursue long-term deficit reduction. This is a crucial early step for government to take in creating a sound environment for economic growth. This means modernizing entitlement spending and shaping a tax-reform package that focuses
All I want for Christmas By Tim Penny President/CEO Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation In the spirit of making lists and checking them twice, I’ve decided to come up with a list of my own: what I want for Christmas and for the New Year. And what we at Southern Tim Penny Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) are doing to make this happen. Part of our mission at SMIF is that all children enter school ready to learn and succeed. However, we know that despite significant strides that have been made in early childhood awareness, 40% of our Minnesota children are still entering kindergarten unprepared. This leads to them falling behind early, and many never catch up. One way that we have found effective in helping children get a solid early foundation in education is by being in a quality Parent Aware rated pre-school. Whether in-home or center-based, child care settings that are Parent Aware rated are working to provide the best possible environment for future development. SMIF is working through our Quality Child Care Provider pro-
gram trainings to help more providers get on the track to becoming Parent Aware rated. This is important in our region because the state of Minnesota is significantly increasing early childhood funding - but only for centers/ sites that are rated. We want to prepare more child care providers to meet that standard. Another important item on our SMIF Christmas list this year is broader access to local foods. We’ve invested in several local foods businesses over the past year, as well as playing a role in the FEAST Local Foods Festival and Tradeshow in Rochester. There is a continued interest in the food industry, and we know our region is well-poised to benefit. Our FEAST Festival helped connect sellers with buyers - and we hope to make it an annual event. We also are looking to grow this sector by directing more of our loans and technical assistance to local foods producers and processors. And lastly, on the list this year is for community leaders and stakeholders to come together to share ideas and learn from one another. We know there are many individuals across our 20 counties who have the passion and expertise to make a difference in our region. What SMIF wants to offer them is the opportunity to do so. We will soon host a regional
on investments to boost productivity and help the economy to grow for everyone, through research and development, job training, upgrading skills as well as technology, and reducing outsourcing. At the same time, it means eliminating public subsidies to individual enterprises. That money can be spent on boosting the economic skills of ordinary Americans through education and training. Policies aimed at strengthening our education system from pre-kindergarten to graduate school, and at promoting lifelong learning and a workforce capable of upgrading its skills to meet changing needs, will have a far more salutary effect on our economy than singling out politically connected enterprises for tax and other benefits. There are other steps government policy-makers can take to improve broad economic growth. We need to expand trade through open markets and simplify the regulatory structure so that it protects Americans without burdening companies beyond reason. And we must address our nation’s deferred infrastructure needs, which hinder the smooth functioning of every business that relies on transporting its goods. The same applies to reforming See GROWING ECONOMY Page 7
gathering with the Blandin Foundation’s alumni network, as well as Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation’s network from our 24 community foundation boards, our Community Growth Initiative leadership teams, and our Early Childhood Initiative coalitions. Working together, we can identify areas of common interest and pool resources to enhance our region. These are a few of the issues we hope to tackle in 2015, and we hope you can find a way to partner with us if these items are on your Christmas list, as well. Since inception in 1986, SMIF has worked to create economic prosperity and community vitality within its 20-county region. Over the past 29 years, we have worked to identify and leverage our region’s assets to achieve these goals. And we will continue to do that work by bringing people, businesses, and organizations together to pool resources and ideas for greater outcomes and to facilitate ongoing conversations that impact our region. Together we strengthen southern Minnesota - the place we all call home. As always, I welcome your questions and comments. You can reach me at (507) 455-3215 or timp@smifoundation.org. If you would like learn more about how your dollars support SMIF’s work locally, please feel free to contact me at timp@smifoundation.org, or visit our website at www.smifoundation.org and click on Donate.
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government itself. A government that does not work well — that wastes money, fails its regulatory responsibilities, and cannot make timely decisions — undermines economic growth. You can see this, for instance, in our current inability to pass comprehensive immigration reform: We cannot increase economic growth without the people our labor force needs, from mathematicians and engineers to migrant farm workers. Finally, policy-makers need to remember that economic growth means providing a ladder out of poverty for the truly needy. Providing opportunity for lowincome Americans through the Earned Income Tax Credit and programs to upgrade their skills is vital. No one who works full time should be poor in this country. Free, competitive markets are the best way to deliver goods and services to Americans. Government must not get in the way of that system. Nor should it stand idle. The right response by government to our economic challenges is not to focus on the immediate economic problems of the day, but to invest in economic growth for all. Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.
The joy of giving
By Yvonne Nyenhuis I opened my mailbox Saturday, December 6, “when what to my wondering eyes appeared” a small cardboard box six by eight inches resting on my copy of the Yvonne Journal with Nyenhuis the picture of “the” Moose on the front page. When I came into the house and opened the box, cushioned in a nest of soft tissue paper was a Moose! Upon examination, he is beautifully hand-carved and looked just like the picture on the front of the paper! It was sent to me by a friend in Pennsylvania, who seems at times to be endowed with mystical powers of communication with the cosmic universe. I love my Moose and will make a home for him among my other treasures. He will take his place on the shelf beside a lamb that was given to me by my youngest son many years ago. The body of the lamb is the size of a size of a small football and similarly shaped. He has a head and ears and four wood legs. He is covered in lamb’s wool and has a red satin ribbon around his neck with a small brass bell. When you turn him upside down, he makes a robust bleating sound. He was accompanied by a small slip of paper, which has regrettably been lost. Troy had written a short message comparing my
attributes to that of a lamb. He went on to explain that he thought that a gift should be whimsical, not practical. The first year after Glenn and I were married, my mother asked me what I would like to receive as a present on Christmas. I replied that I would really like a padded cover for our mattress. My mother’s face registered shock and horror. “That’s not a gift!” she exclaimed. Then she went on to say she had a right to experience joy in giving me a present. It isn’t just about the person who is receiving it! When I was a little girl, our family lived in a large Victorian home. Christmas morning my sisters and I crept down the stairs and peered into the living room and were thrilled to see a fire dancing in the fireplace. The stockings we had hung on the mantle were bulging with promise. The air was filled with the fragrance of pine. The tree, which reached to the ceiling, was dazzling with colored lights and at the base was a mountain of presents wrapped in brilliant colors, gold and silver paper. There was a very large box with my name on it. My mother was on her knees beside me her face filled with anticipation. Inside was a doll almost as big as I was. I don’t know who was more excited, my mother or me! A year after we were married, Glenn and I moved to Minneapolis and became a part of the Nyenhuis family traditions. Glenn’s father had a saying, “Nothing beats fun!” Glenn’s parents, his three brothers, their wives and children came together to celebrate holidays, share
stories and play games. Creativity, imagination and skill was abundant. One year we decided that we would all make our gifts - every thing was to be hand made. The memory of that Christmas remains special in our hearts. Glenn’s mom always had her hands in motion: knitting, crocheting and sewing. One Christmas each of her grandchildren received a Vikings sweatshirt. On the back was embroidered a number corresponding to their place in the family. We have a picture of all the children lined up with their backs to the camera in the proper order. Our Troy, the youngest, was number ten and brought up the end of the line. Recently when Glenn and I were visiting, Troy, who is now 44, went to a drawer and from the bottom he produced a small Vikings sweatshirt. On the back is the number ten! Being useful was always important to Glenn’s mom. Generosity is something she practiced throughout the year. Over a period of nine years she crocheted over a thousand pair of mittens which she gave to churches and schools to distribute. She couldn’t bear to think that there were children who had no mittens to keep their hands warm. Friends and family kept her supplied with left over yarn to support her project. In a corner of my chair by the north window of our living room is a pillow from my friend in Pennsylvania. The cover on the back is blue velvet. The front is a needlepoint scene: four women swirling, dancing and playing musical instruments in a garden of flowers in the moonlight.
The colors are brilliant, with all the colors in a radiant sunset. I don’t know if it was spring, but it was a warm sunny day. My neighbor came across the yard carrying a quilt she had finished making. I had admired her skill, the colors and design of her masterpiece. She had then decided that Glenn and I would provide a proper home for it. A gift can come at any time. It doesn’t have to be at Christmas! There are some gifts borne on the wind. These are gifts of the spirit. A science professor relaxing during a break in classes pulled up a chair and sat down beside me. It was the fifties and we got into a discussion about the atomic bomb and nuclear fission, of which I knew nothing. When he walked away, he left me feeling energized and that I knew more than I thought I did. He could have crushed me like a fly. I was overwhelmed by his generosity. I was surprised, on a rare occasion as I was shooting pool with my oldest son, Gordon. He cheered me on with praise and encouragement. By the time the game was over, he had me feeling I could take on the equivalent of Minnesota Fats! During a visit at our son Eric’s home, he described his work at a bank and his coworkers. He was very happy and enthusiastic. Then he drew himself up to his full height. His face, his whole being lit up. “Empowering people is what I do!” he exclaimed. It turns out the greatest gift we can give is to empower others. When we are loved and respected, nothing is impossible.
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Share your thoughts at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com anxiously awaiting the arrival of her 11th great-grandchild in Continued from Page 8 2015); brother-in-law, Melvin 1926 and confirmed at Green- (Lucy) Erickson of Chicago, Ill., field Lutheran church on May sister-in-law, Frances Burmeis11, 1941. Violet attended grade ter of Spring Valley, Minn., school in Harmony and grad- sister-in-law, Joyce (Hillman) uated from Harmony High Erickson of Harmony, Minn.; School in 1943. along with several nieces and She was united in marriage to nephews. Roy Erickson on September 19, She was preceded in death 1954. In 1962, they purchased by her parents; siblings, Lyle, the Ed Evinrud farm, where LaVerne, Robert and Donna; they farmed until 1991. Violet and her loving husband, Roy. was a long-time employee of Harmony physician, Dr. Baird, Mildred “Millie” and the Harmony Veterinary Lillian Corson Clinic. Mildred “Millie” Lillian Cor Violet was an active member son, age 91, of Preston, Minn., of the community and a life- passed away long member of the Greenfield on DecemLutheran Church. She and Roy ber 19, 2014, enjoyed bowling, card club, at the Grand and golf. Most of all, Vio- M e a d o w let cherished her family. She Care Center. enjoyed watching her children M i l d r e d and grandchildren participate was born in sports, choir, band, and A u g u s t Mildred dance. 18, 1923, “Millie” Lillian In her last few months, what to Adolph Corson brought a smile to Violet’s face and Josie the most was visits from her (Flattum) Davidson on a farm family and friends, especially near Amherst, Fillmore Co. her great-grandchildren. She attended grade school in Violet is survived by her chil- Amherst and high school in dren: Michael (Linda) Erick- Canton. After graduation, she son of Denver, Colo., Richard went to work at Camp Hood, (Peggy) Erickson of Farmington, TX, where her future husband, Minn., Dean (Lisa) Erickson Manford Gilmore Corson, was of Preston, Minn., and Carol stationed with the U.S. Army. (Brian) Larson of Maplewood, Before he went to war in North Minn.; 11 grandchildren; 10 Africa, they were married on great-grandchildren (Violet was November 23, 1942, at a par-
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Monday, December 29, 2014 sonage in Mabel. After Manford was wounded in Italy, he returned to the U.S., and they moved to Rochester for one year. They then moved to Dodge Center, where they operated a gas station, grocery store, and cabins. The family then moved to Harmony, where they operated a dance hall, bowling alley, and skating rink. In 1957, their bowling alley burned to the ground, so they moved to Preston, where they built the B&B Bowling Alley. They also bought 35 acres of land on the north side of Preston, where they lived and raised horses. They developed this land into the Corson Additions to the city of Preston. Mildred had a number of businesses and was active in the Preston community. She raised and sold strawberries for many years from the strawberry patch they maintained near their home. She also operated several restaurants, raised and butchered meat chickens with the help of her children, and volunteered as an EMT for the Preston Ambulance Crew for over 21 years. She was also part of the Preston Flying Club, took flying lessons, and eventually obtained her pilot’s license. She was a member of the Preston Legion Auxiliary, Sons of Norway and Christ Lutheran Church. Mildred also owned and operated the LaHacienda Gift Store for
many years, obtained her real estate license, and operated Root River Real Estate in Preston. Mildred enjoyed bowling, dancing, golfing, music, travel and cards. She had a zest for life. Mildred and Manford had eight children: Jimmilee Miller of Dennison, Minn., Marcia Teel of Bloomington, Minn., Steven (Nancy) Corson of Preston, Stuart Corson of Preston, Kirk (Nan) Corson of Lino Lakes, Minn., Brett (Nancy) Corson of Wykoff, Minn., Carlisle (Traci) Corson of Preston, and infant son (deceased) Carleton Jay Corson. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 6 greatgreat-grandchildren; and one
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sister, Joyce (Ellsford) Dahl of Waukesha, Wisc. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Manford Corson; her parents; three brothers, Leander Davidson, Merle Davidson, and David Davidson; and three sisters, Myrtle (Orvin) Torgerson, Alice (Elmer) McCallson, and Mabel (Bernard) Staupe. The funeral was held 3 p.m., Tuesday, December 23, 2014, at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston with Rev. Dave Jore officiating. Burial took place in Crown Hill Cemetery. Friends called at Thauwald Funeral Home in Preston, 5 – 8 p.m., Monday, and at the church on Tuesday, 1 p.m., until the time of service.
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Fillmore County Church Directory Fillmore County Journal • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Perfect Glossy • Preston MN 507.251.5297 A rendahl Lutheran Church....……………………...Sundays - 10:30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 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 & 9:30am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ…….....…………Sundays - 9:30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist...…………....……Sundays - 10:00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...………………….....………Sundays - 9:00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Services.………………....………Sundays - 10:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Destiny Life Church.............………………….....…Sundays - 10:00am 104 West Jessie Street, Rushford MN 55971 (507) 429-1222 Elstad Lutheran Church...…………………..........….Sundays - 8:30am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……………....……Sundays - 10:00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..…......................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 - 9:00am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318
First Presby terian Church..…………...…………….Sundays - 10:00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran....…………....……………………Sundays - 9:00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church...…...…………Sundays - 8:30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4456
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Garness Trinity Lutheran...……….………........…Sundays - 9:00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905 Grace Lutheran Church..………………………..…..Sundays - 9:00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..………………….......Sundays - 9:00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272
Root R iver Church of the Brethren ………….……Sundays - 10:00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4772
Greenleaf ton Reformed Church..…….………..…Sundays - 10:00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2546 Harmony United Methodist Church…..................Sundays - 8:30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henry town Lutheran 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 -10:30am 43267 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church (Special Occasions) Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545 -2641
Saetersdal Lutheran Church.………….…………..Sundays -10:30am 21447 Co. Rd. 30, Rural Harmony, MN Scheie Lutheran Church..…………………………..…Sundays - 9:30am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5680 St Columban Church.…..…………………...………Sundays - 9:30am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -3886
Immanuel Lutheran Church..………………....……Sundays - 9:30am 254 Main St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church..……….…..Sundays - 10:30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Looney Valley Lutheran Church..........................…..Sundays - 10:00am 2040 Looney Valley Road, Houston, MN 55943 (507) 896-3412
Mabel First Lutheran Church……………....………Sundays - 9:00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293 Mabel United Methodist Church..……………..…Sundays - 9:30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296 Nativity Catholic Church...Sun. (1 & 2) - 8:45am & (3 & 4) - 10:30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 Newburg United Methodist Church 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran.………………....…………Sundays - 10:30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875 -2460 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.…....Sundays - 8:00am & 10:30am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church.………….……...........Sundays - 9:00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875 -2460
Pioneer Presby terian Church…………...…………..Sundays - 8:30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church ………...........Sundays - 10:30am 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 R iver 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
St Ignatius Catholic Church.……………….........……Sundays - 10:30am 213 W Franklin St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7565
St John Lutheran Church.…………...………………..Sundays - 9:00am 241 Line St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296 St Joseph’s Catholic Church.……………….…….…Sundays - 10:30am 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257 St Mark ’s Lutheran Church...…………....…………Sundays - 9:00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111
St Mar y’s Catholic Church...…..................Sat. - 5:00pm, Sun. - 11:00am 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 ………………......…......…Sundays - 8:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church..............Wed. - 7:00pm, Sundays - 10:00am 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul’s Lutheran Church....... Wednesdays - 7:00pm & Sundays - 10:30am Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604
Sumner Center United Methodist Church.…..……Sundays - 10:30am 9 miles N. of Spring Valley on Co. Rd. 1 (507) 696- 4197 Trinity Fellowship ELCA..…………………….....…Sundays - 10:00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211 Trinit y Evangelical Lutheran Church………........……Sundays - 10:30am 204 South St, Ostrander, MN 55961 (507) 657-2203
Union Prairie Lutheran..…………………………..…Sundays - 9:00am Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3363 United Methodist Church.………………………....…Sundays - 8:30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352- 4136 Whalan Lutheran Church Sundays - 10:30am Sunday School - 9:15 am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398
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meeting of the month. The council also discussed Continued from Page 1 trends in law enforcement with make changes to water use to Rushford police chief Adam manage their own costs. Eide. Monthly police activity •Charges for water meter sizes reports have shown an increase have been removed. in several enforcement catego •The proposed Water Base Rate ries. In regards to issues such as will not increase. Lower tiered driving after revocation, cancelarates reflect minimum increases. tion or suspension, no insurance The higher users will see the or driver’s license, increases have most increase in cost however been chalked up to updated techthat meets the requirement of the nological capabilities rather than DNR conservation rate. simply increased instances. “In •The sewer base rate will the past, we were not privy to increase to reflect the need to that information,” said Eide. increase sewer fun balances. The Another area of increased Phase II Sewer Treatment Proj- police interaction is child and ect is included in the new fees. elderly checks. Administrator A smaller increase to the rate is Sarvi noted this, too, may be a being recommended, with future result of increased information increases determined on an as ability, as well as a sign of curneeded basis. rent economic challenges. Eide •Sewer charges are based upon concurred, also noting that the a Residential Equivalent Unit increase in occasions may be the (REU) so that higher end users reporting of the same individuals can be compared to lower users. by multiple parties. “There’s no The number of REUs is capped egregious neglect. Problems are so that this fee doesn’t become dealt with by Social Services and exorbitant to high end users. the department and remedied •Water and sewer charges from quickly.” other communities are avail- Forgery, fraud, and scamable for review. Cities that have ming are another area of conupgraded water and/or sewer cern. Eide noted that some of treatment plants have rates simi- those reports may overlap other lar to the ones recommended reports or attempts, especially by staff. Several communities when concerning the elderly. also include a per gallon charge Recent increased education by for sewer which raises their fees the department may head off above ours. future problems in this area. “If we don’t do the rate increase, Drugs and drug use within the we seem to have money, but proj- community were also discussed. ects are coming. We should set Eide stated that only a small aside a little now to prepare for portion, perhaps 4 or 5 perprojects,” noted city clerk Kathy cent, have been related to drug Zacher. “We should look at the use. “I would say that’s probably rates yearly to make adjustments. anywhere.” The department is The rates are in the ballpark for looking to other training in the a decent raise without being too future dealing with controlled harsh on people.” substances, including a testing kit The council also discussed and how to deal with drug situfairness of water usage where ations. “We don’t deal with the there are multiple users. If we volume that other departments change rate for industrial users, do,” added Eide. The department some others have to pick it up. is also looking at purchasing a It’s like squeezing a balloon. It computer for the squad car in just changes shape,” noted City 2015. It will assist in getting administrator Steve Sarvi. “It’s prompt, accurate information hard to make exactly fair, but we during traffic stops and situations keep trying. I’d like to see if we in which the department may be could do incentive programs to called in. help people save water.” A public The last item of the December hearing for the proposed changes 22 meeting was approval of the will be held, Monday, January 2015 tax levy. The city had been 26, during the second regular considering a $10,000 increase,
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bringing the levy to $750,000, in an effort to set monies aside in the general fund, as well as continue to build the Capital Projects Fund for the purpose of street repair and maintenance. The city is keenly aware of the state of its streets, including those needing complete reconstruction. “The longer we defer road maintenance, the more we’re going to have to bond to reconstruct, the more that’s going to happen,” cautioned Sarvi. Councilor Vern Bunke proposed several cost shift ideas to further build the Capital Projects Fund including moving $20,000 of levied funds for Public Works overtime or moving $10,000 of levied funds from the Library. Bunke also proposed the option of reducing the levy by removing $10,000 of funds from Public Safety overtime and parttime labor. “I think it’s wise to talk about where we’d like this $10,000 shifted from,” he noted. City clerk Kathy Zacher suggested the council retain the $10,000 proposed increase. “I looked at my own taxes and the $10,000 equates to two cents a day. What can I do with two cents versus what can you do as a whole for the community?” she asked. Zacher pointed to continued levee recertification work, as well as deficits with the unfinished community center and defunct liquor store. “These are minuses that need to be addressed. By cutting the levy, I don’t think you’re helping the citizens. I think you hurt yourselves by having to cut elsewhere,” she continued. “We keep trying to underspend the budget,” said Sarvi. “We don’t spend every nickel you give us. That’s not the game we play.” Another issue, noted by Zacher, is building the general fund balance. The city, by its own policy should have 35-50 percent of operating expenses in the fund. “You’re not going to meet your own goal.” In the end, the council unanimously approved $740,000 levy, holding the amount that’s been in place since 2011. “I have no issues trusting staff,” added Bunke. “They’re going to do the right thing for us. Sarvi will direct staff to take it out of the right places.” The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, January 12, 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
Minnesota Energy Resources Corp. receives regulatory approval to acquire Alliant Energy’s natural gas distribution assets in SE Minn. Eagan, MN - Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation, a subsidiary of Integrys Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE: TEG), has been granted state regulatory approval in their acquisition of Alliant Energy Corporation’s (NYSE:LNT) natural gas distribution business in southeast Minnesota. Minnesota Energy Resources currently serves customers near Alliant Energy’s natural gas operations in the state. The communities involved in the transaction are all within 25 miles of existing Minnesota Energy Resources communities. The Minnesota Public Utility Commission approved acquisition adds about 10,600 new customers into the Minnesota Energy Resources service area.
The communities involved include Adams, Albert Lea, Clarks Grove, Conger, Geneva, Hollandale, Glenville, Leroy, Lyle, Rose Creek, Taopi and Wykoff. This agreement provides continued local service for Minnesota customers, who will be transitioned to Minnesota Energy Resources’ programs and services pursuant to the Commission’s Order, dated December 8, 2014. About Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation, a subsidiary of Integrys Energy Group, is a natural gas utility headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota, serving approximately 214,000 customers in 165 communities throughout Minnesota.
Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center to change name Rochester, MN – Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center, a leading provider of integrated health care services, announced today it is changing its name to Zumbro Valley Health Center effective January 1, 2015. The name change reflects the evolution of the organization over the past few years from a provider of mental health and substance abuse services into one that offers systematic coordination of general and behavioral health care. The name Zumbro Valley Health Center was selected to better encompass the range of clinical services — mental health, addictions, primary care, pharmacy and dental — now available to clients. “Integrating mental health, substance abuse, primary care and other key services produces
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Josh Agrimson and Connor Johanson reading Kindness is Cooler, Mrs. Ruler to 2nd graders during Operation Kindness week.
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On November 13th, R-P students in grades K-5 tried to help break the Guinness World Record for the “most people sport stacking at multiple locations in one day”. We had a blast!!
Chace Drazkowski is helping his uncle, Justin Johnson, show his red-tailed hawk “Chomps” to the kindergarten classes. Chace is Mrs.Kelly’s Child of the Week and he had his uncle bring “Chomps” in for “show and tell”.
Gingerbread
Bailey Holien (left) and Alexia Sublett (right) poster winners Seniors Give Back sponsored their sixth annual Operation Kindness Week November 17th - 21st. The week involved a variety of activities. Seniors Give Back went into elementary classrooms K-5 to read books to students about showing kindness and respect to others. In addition, an essay and poster competition for students in grades 9-12 was held. The topic of the essay competition was “How have you personally demonstrated kindness to others? How did it make you feel?” The topic of the poster competition was “Illustrating Kindness”.
Here are some pictures from Kindergarten and HS Child Development students making gingerbread houses.
R-P Kids’ Club FUN!
Minute to Win It! With Kids’ Club staff Austin O’Hare.
Elementary Winter Concert
Nicole Blagsvedt’s winning essay: Kindness can change a person’s whole day. A simple “are you ok?” or “how’s your day?” can change the feelings of that person dramatically. I often refer to the story of a girl who was driving in a car, planning to take her life. A man simply waved at her while driving past. Because of his simple, kind gesture, she decided to stay here, on this Earth. Small efforts of kindness impact lives more than one would think. I feel I have personally demonstrated kindness to my friends, family, and community members in many ways. One of these ways involves Relay for Life, an organization that centers on fundraising for cancer. My family has personally dealt with cancer and I feel that through this organization, my family has become closer in helping other families, as well as raising money for a cure. This summer, I spent many hours putting together crafts to sell in hopes of raising money for Relay for Life. I handmade personalized headbands, candy-filled leis, and jewelry. I also made jars for collecting spare change. Relay for Life gave me the opportunity to show my kindness through different activities and events. Kindness gives everyone a different feeling. In elementary school, teachers used to refer to the “warm-fuzzy feeling”. Today, I think I can still relate to this feeling when kindness is in the air. Kindness makes me feel as though I did something to brighten someone’s day. If I can be a slight ray of sunlight on one’s day, I did my job. Just remember the man who waved when passing the girl in her car; something so simple can turn into something so life saving. Nicole Blagsvedt received 1st place in the essay competition. Second place went to Olivia Hoff • Nicole Blagsvedt - (left) and Olivia Hoff (right)
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We have had a number of activities this semester centered on learning more about the Natural Resource industry. Jamie Edwards of the MNDNR presented to our classroom about the snakes of Minnesota. In the picture provided you will see student, Tucker Eide, handling a live Timber Rattlesnake that was brought in for the students to learn from. We learned about invasive species of Minnesota, and as a final project we learned chainsaw operation safety and took an active role to remove invasive Honeysuckle, Siberian Elm and Buckthorn located on district owned property. It was an excellent experience. We took a tour of the Lansboro Trout Hatchery to learn about the life cycle of trout, in addition to learn more about careers in Fisheries Biology and Wildlife Management. Our class took a tour of the Pope & Young Club Museum in Chatfield, MN and learned a lot about the history of bow hunting in the United States, as well as the scoring system for wildlife hunted with archery. Our class learned the measurement system for scoring White-Tailed Deer based on the length, circumference and dimensions of the antlers. Our class currently is learning the art of taxidermy. Current projects include Gray Squirrels, Fox Squirrels, Black Squirrels, a Green Winged Teal and a Cottontail Rabbit. Students in the Natural Resources class have been learning proper identification of wildlife, in addition to their behavior and role in ecosystems. This team of students competed against schools across the region and placed 1st overall!
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Fillmore County Sports Bulldogs Top Gophers at Wolves Invite By Paul Trende GMLOKS entered the 20142015 wrestling season coming off a 2-10 team campaign. They had quality wrestlers, but lacked The Trende Report n u m bers. This season, the numbers are improved. The quality is even better. The Bulldogs Paul Trende are dogging their competition. They are 4-0 in dual meets. At the FCLMC Holiday Wrestling Tournament, they took first (191.5), holding off #7 in Class A Chatfield (189.5) for their second tourney title of the season. GMLOKS had seven wrestlers make the finals. Jace Bunne (145), Christopher Bain (170) and Wyatt Richardson (195) notched titles. Bunne, a senior, worked hard for his, winning a 7-5 decision (semis), then knocking off Chatfield’s Ryan Meeker 3-2 (finals). Bunne is now 8-1 (only loss to a teammate). He was named the
meet’s most outstanding wrestler. Bain (9-1) also grappled out two tough decisions to win his title, beating Chatfield’s Ethan Wright 5-3 in OT (semis), then PEM’s Brenton Ring 4-1 (finals). Richardson (#2 at 195 in AA) went pin-pin before notching a 3-2 decision over PEM’s Bradley Schultz to claim the 195pound title. Wyatt is 10-0. Brenn Olson (120), Parker Hale (152), Sam Roe (182), and Blake Benson (220) each finished second, Olson, Hale, and Benson falling to ranked Gophers. Noah Eissinger (126), Josh Graves (132), and Blake Olson (160) each took third. GMLOKS had 11 wrestlers place (14 weights). The Gophers’ big guns, meanwhile, flexed their muscles. Jared Goldsmith dominated 120. Only one of his foes made it out of the first period as the #4 ranked guy at 113 pinned his way to a title. Jake Mandt (#6 at 132) also was a force, going pin, tech fall, pin for the 138 title. Hank Friederichs (#1 at 145) went pinpin before an 8-1 decision for the 152-pound title. All three improved to 12-1. Jacob Bleess (#3 at 220) won two major decisions for the 220-pound title. He is 10-2. Maleek Hussein
(113), Meeker (145), and Ian Morrison (285) each took second. The Gophers had eleven guys place too. LARP sophomore Justin Mueller (10-1) was also dominant, pinning his way to the 126-pound title. None of his opponents made it out of the first period. Cody Nahrgang (170), Cody Rain (182), and Andrew Knapcyzk (195) each took third for the S-Eagles, who finished sixth overall. A small FCLMC contingent had just one wrestler place (Walker Ward took fifth at 220). Decorah, Pine Island, Hayfield, Scott-West, Winona-Senior, La Crescent, and Irondale also competed at the 12-team tourney.
Last Girls Standing
A year ago, R-P’s girls (10-0), R-P’s boys (16-0), and Chatfield’s girls (24-0) made it to double-digit wins without a loss. No such streaks will occur this year in the county. Fillmore Central’s girls stood as the last team left unblemished. The Falcons made it to 5-0 (their best start in ten-plus years) by beating La Crescent in a half-court grinder (one played without senior G Morgan Malley). FC relied on its defense, which held LC under 40, free throws, and then a big late game shot. A 10-2 FC run (eight FT points) midway through the first erased an 8-3 LC lead and put the Falcons ahead. They led 20-15 at intermission. Free throws again were the Falcons’ savior in the second. With 5-plus left, FC led 34-28. A 9-1 Lancer run tied the game at 35 (1:31). Enter Falcon Tayah Barnes. Scoreless to that point, left alone at the top of the key amidst an offensive set, the sophomore guard thought about it, then let it fly. The trifecta was true giving FC the lead back 38-35. A Lancer turnover and foul sent Barnes to the FT-line. Both shots were true. FC finished it out from there for the 44-36 victory. All six of Barnes’ points came in the final 1:30. Sammi Bakke (9 pts, 8 rebs), Kendyl Bennett (8 pts, 5 rebs), and Kenzie Broadwater (7 pts, 7-10 FT’s, 4 rebs, 4 assists, 4 stls) led FC. La Crescent was led by Anna Peterson (8 pts, 5 stls). The Falcons owned a massive FT edge (23 of 38 to 10 of 14). FC then expectedly fell to P-EM. The 1972 Miami Dolphins players can relax. There will be no undefeated Fillmore County basketball teams.
the Hurricanes. M-C scored on eight of their first eleven possessions to lead 16-6. They led 29-18 at halftime. Out of intermission, Vickerman scored or assisted M-C’s first twelve points. They were part of 17-2 run that made it academic (up 26). Behind Coranda’s all-around effort (14 pts, 7 rebs, 6 assists, 3 stls), the Cougars got a dominating SEC-East victory 59-36. Fellow sophomore Courtney Graves notched a double-double (10 pts, 11 rebs). Seventh grader Payton Danielson added 12 while Danielle Graves and Connor Benson each had eight. The Cougars had just 13 turnovers (five in the second half ) to Houston’s 28. Kelly Jerviss (12 pts, 9 rebs) led the ‘Canes, who are 0-4 overall/ SEC.
Five and One’s, Like Five on One
Usually, a contest between division co-leading clubs is a battle. The boys b-ball collision of TRC-West Dover-Eyota (5-1) and TRC-East RushfordPeterson (5-1) was just brutal, for the Eagles. Coming off their first home loss since December of 2011 (a 40-game perfection streak), and getting their starting PG Cole Kingsley back, R-P played like it was 5-on-1. The game started 6-5 D-E, then R-P ended on a 72-16 run. They dropped a non-city, non-residential, non-school-zone sized speed limit loss on the more than capable Eagles. The final was a
55-point drubbing, 76-21. R-P’s second and third tier guys were even crisp, scoring on the Trojans’ last eight possessions. R-P had as many made field goals (28 of 53, 53%) as D-E attempted (9-28, 32%). Charlie Krambeer scored all of his 16 points (4-6 three’s) in the first half. Alex Vix (13 pts) and Noah Carlson (11 pts, 4-5 FG’s, 3-4 FT’s, 4 rebs, 4 stls) also hit double figures. R-P is (5-0, 6-1) still tied atop the TRC-East with Caledonia (5-0, 5-1).
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Tuesday the 16th was a night of four personal bests. FC senior’s Jordan Miller (25 pts, 9-10 FT’s, 7 assists, 5 steals) and Kiel Larson (18 pts, 5-10 three’s) each had career games as the Falcons rallied to get in the TRC win column versus LC. R-P’s Brianna Koop had 28 points (8-13 FG’s, 12-18 FT’s, 11 rebs, 7 stls) but the Trojans fell to Cotter. Jacob Merchlewitz had a varsity-best 18 (6-9 FG’s, 2-2 three’s, 4-4 FT’s) as the Trojan boys downed the Ramblers. R-P’s girls rallied a couple days later, getting double-doubles from Koop (20 pts, 12 rebs, 5 assists, 6 stls) and Ashley Agrimson (16 pts, 10 rebs) in downing Spring Grove. Chatfield’s 5th-ranked girls went 2-0 on the week, getting three to double figures in each of their wins. At 5-1 (7-1), they trail D-E (6-0, 8-1) and are just ahead See SPORTS Page 13
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It is a luxury to have a point guard who can run the offense, limit turnovers, get teammates involved, and score the basketball. Mabel-Canton’s Coranda Vickerman did all of the above in leading her team to a win over Houston. The sophomore, in her third year on varsity, controlled the Cougars, and that controlled
R-P sophomore Noah Carlson, 6’2”, takes it to another level in winning the tip versus 6’7” Jake Borst of Dover-Eyota. The Trojans took it to another level in the battle of 5 and 1 teams, speeding past the Eagles by 55 (76-21). Photo by Paul Trende
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of PEM (4-1, 6-1) in the stacked TRC-West. Christian Bance hit four three’s in each of the Gopher guys’ three games (averaged 16.7 PPG). The Chaties got Drew Hurley back, and proceeded to beat Cotter (double-doubles from Carter Duxbury and Parker Fossum) and Pine Island (Fossum 19). Kingsland’s boys gave #3 in Class AA Caledonia a run, but fell 78-69. Houston rode Jeremiah Johnson’s all-around effort (14 pts, 6 rebs, 6 assists, 5 stls) to a win over Hope Lutheran. The GMLOKS grapplers went 3-0 at the Southland quad to move to 4-0 on the year. They were 2-10 a year ago. LARP wrestling got its first win, downing St. Charles.
Boys Basketball
12-15 GM 78, Lanesboro 51 (L: Tylar Miller career-best 17 pts; Liam Dorn 9 pts, 11 rebs. First loss to GM in 10-plus years) 12-16 St. Charles 63, Chatfield 47 (C: C. Bance 16 pts (4-9 three’s). Saints are tied atop TRC-West at 6-1, 9-1) #4 in A R-P 63, Cotter 37 (R-P: J. Merchlewitz 18 pt, 5 rebs; C. Krambeer 12 pts, 6 rebs; A. Vix 12 pts, 4 assists, 3 stls) FC 72, LC 58 (FC: J. Miller 25
pts (9-10 FT’s), 4 rebs, 7 assists, 5 stls; K. Larson 18 (career-best 5-10 three’s); Trace Tollefson 14 (7-10 FG’s). Falcons out-scored Lancers 48-25 in second half (trailed 33-24 at halftime)) P-E-M 52, Kingsland 39 (K: Jacob Rindels 7 pts, 5 rebs; Quinn Larson 7 pts, 5 rebs; Isiah Bubany/Marcus Plaehn 7 each) Houston 59, Hope Luth. 31 (H: J. Johnson 14 pts (7-9 FGs), 6 rebs, 6 assists, 5 stls; Austin Peplinski 10 pts, 8 rebs) 12-18 #10 in A Spring Grove 72, Lanesboro 45 (L: Cole Schwichtenberg 13) 12-19 Houston 52, L/P 68 (H: Trevor Lundberg 11 pts, 7 rebs; A. Peplinski 8 pts, 5 stls. ‘Canes are 4-3, 4-4) Lanesboro 44, G-E 46 (L: C. Schwichtenberg 15. Burros are 1-6, 1-7 overall) PEM 62, FC 56 (FC: Nick Mensink 15 pts, 5 rebs; J. Miller 12 pts, 5 rebs, 5 stls. FT’s: FC 6-9, PEM 15-30. FC is 1-5, 3-6) Chatfield 62, Cotter 54 (Chat: C. Bance 17 pts (4-7 three’s), 6 rebs, 6 stls; C. Duxbury 13 pts, 11 rebs; P. Fossum 10 pts, 10 rebs; D. Hurley 9) Kingsland 69, #3 in AA Caledonia 78 (K: Q. Larson 16; J. Rindels 15 pts, 3 stls; Nick Niemeyer 10; I. Bubany 9 pts,
6 rebs. Knights hit 10 of 24 three’s, were within six late with 3:18 left. FT’s: C 16-22, K 1-6. Knights are 3-4, 3-5) 12-20 Pine Island 42, Chatfield 59 (C: P. Fossum 19 pts, 6 rebs; C. Bance 17 pts (4-5 three’s), 5 assists. Gophers are 5-5, 4-3)
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12-15 M-C 26, La Crescent 60 (M-C: C. Vickerman 12 pts, 5 rebs, 5 stls) 12-16 #5 in AA Chatfield 63, St. Charles 47 (C: Kirsten Keefe 13 pts, 7 rebs, 6 assists, 4 stls; Brooke Adler 13 pts, 6 rebs; Maddie Talamantes 11 points, 5 assists) Cotter 65, R-P 62 (R-P: B. Koop career-best 28 pts, 11 rebs, 7 stls; A. Agrimson 13 pts (5-7 FT’s), 6 rebs. Game featured 52 total fouls. FT’s: R-P 25-37, C 22-38. Trojans rallied some after trailing 31-23 at halftime) Kingsland 30, #6 in AA PEM 67 (K: Kailey Link 9 pts, 4 assists; Courtney Schmidt 8 pts) Spring Grove 57, Lanesboro 49 (L: Olivia Haug 19 pts, 15 rebs) Houston 41, Hope Luth. 57 (H: K. Jerviss 13 pts (6-9 FG’s), 8 rebs, 3 stls, 5 blks; Kenzie Ness 10 pts, 11 rebs, 4 stls) 12-18 SG 43, R-P 54 (R-P: B. Koop 20 pts, 12 rebs, 5 assists, 6 stls; A. Agrimson 16 pts, 10 rebs. Koop and Agrimson each had 7 offensive rebounds. Each scored in double figures in the Trojans’ first six games) 12-19 GM 65, M-C 40 (M-C: C. Vickerman season-high 17 pts, 6 rebs; C. Graves 8 pts, 6 rebs. Cougars are 3-2, 3-4)
#7 in A L/P 78, Lanesboro 32 (L: Cassidy Ruud 10 pts, 8 rebs; O. Haug 5 pts, 12 rebs. Burros are 3-3, 3-4) FC 22, #6 in AA PEM 56 (FC: Leah Scheevel 7 pts. Falcons (3-1, 5-1) trail Caledonia (4-0, 6-0) in TRC-East) Caledonia 53, Kingsland 2x4 Meskill & 2x89 pts, ads3 312x2, (K: Alayna assists, 3 stls. Knights are 1-4, 1-6) R-P 26, #2 in AA D-E 68 (R-P: B. Koop 8 pts. Trojans had 31 turnovers. They are 1-3, 4-3) Cotter 41, #5 in AA Chatfield 59 (Chat: Sydney Gould 13 pts, 4 stls; Megan LaPlante 12; Maddy Kammer 11 pts, 5 rebs, 4 assists; K. Keefe 7 pts, 7 rebs, 4 assists, 4 stls)
12-19 BP 21, GMLOKS 54 (Bulldogs won six forfeits (lost one). Br. Olson (126), W. Richardson (195), and B. Benson (285) recorded pins); Central Springs IA 26, GMLOKS 51 (Bulldogs won four forfeits (lost one). J. (145), P. Hale (152), C. toBunne run ONE TIME, the Bain (170), and W. Richardson (195) notched pins. Br. Olson (126) won a 6-2 decision); St. Ansgar, IA 12, GMLOKS 69 (Bulldogs won three forfeits (lost two). Jackson Hale (106), N. Eissinger (126), J. Bunne (145), P. Hale (152), Bl. Olson (160), C. Bain (170), and B. Benson (220) all won by pin. J. Graves (138) won 11-7. Bulldogs are 4-0)
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12-18 St. Charles 30, LARP 39 (Back and forth match saw ties at 6, 9, 18, and 24. Back-to-back pins by the Cody-connection, Nahrgang (170) and Rain (182), then a win via forfeit at 195 put Screamin’ Eagles up 36-24 with two weights to go. Logan Shindeldecker’s 12-5 decision at 285 secured the win. Other S-Eagle winners: Xavier Riser (113; pin), J. Mueller (126; 9-6 Dec), Ethan Sense (138; pin), Justin Grindland (152; 8-3 Dec), and A. Knapcyzk (195; FF). S-Eagles are 1-4)
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Continued from Page 1 ny to determine the cause of the change. He found out the state funding came with a catch. The schools that do the boardapproved referendum do not receive the $43,893 referendum guarantee money, funds that are distributed each year. “It doesn’t make sense to do it,” said Boggs. “I recommend we zero it out, it’s not a good deal for us.” According to Boggs, some larger schools have been helped by this, but for Lanesboro it was not a benefit. After cancelling the boardapproved referendum of $300 per student, this drops the levy down to $349,035.61. Last year, the levy was around $375,000. The board approved the levy with the recommended changes. “The property taxes for the school portion should go down,” said Boggs. He said he was told they should still receive the $43,893 if they cancel the referendum, but if they did not for some reason, they have the money in reserves. One patron recommended the board put a good explanation on the school website to clear up the confusion for other residents. 2015 Budget The board approved the budget for 2015. Boggs explained it was a worst-case scenario. They recently purchased a new bus for $100,000, and the debt service is down $152,000, both of which make the budget look negative. The expected revenues are at $4.1 million, with expenditures at $4.8 million, with a difference of negative $620,125. “It has never been that bad,” said Boggs. He reminded the board they have $2.5 million in reserves and no operating referendum, so they are doing well. Enrollment is expected to remain 2x2, 2x4 & 2x8 ads about the same. They are losing
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a larger senior class, but have picked up 8-10 students through open enrollment. The numbers should stay around 340. Absentee policy Sarah Pieper spoke to the board and asked them to reconsider the absentee policy in regards to taking semester tests. Right now, the policy states if a student misses more than five days, they must take semester finals. If they do not, they can choose whether or not to take those tests. Pieper’s daughter recently had an appendectomy and missed some school. After getting out of the hospital, she developed an infection. They had an appointment to see the doctor, but chose to make it for after school so she wouldn’t miss any classes. She was hospitalized for a couple more days due to infection. Pieper made a recommendation they amend the policy. Her daughter is a good student and was worried about missing school and having to take the final test, which could alter her grade. Her recommendation was to count a hospitalization or serious injury as one absence for the time they are gone, as long as they have a doctor’s note. “The current policy encourages kids to come back still sick,” said Pieper. The board agreed to have the policy committee look into the matter. Leave of absence Boggs told the board custodian Karen Peterson is requesting a potential temporary leave of absence to take care of her father. This leave may last a few weeks or a few months, if it is needed. Boggs said they could possibly hire subs or part-time help if needed. He added that Peterson is aware if the leave lasts too long, they would need to replace her. Boggs recommended the board accommodate her request, as she has done a great job and they don’t want to lose as an employee. to runherONE TIME, The the board approved.
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Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation announces Reading Oasis room grants available Owatonna, MN - In an effort to promote early childhood literacy, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is sponsoring community Reading Oasis rooms focused on children birth to age eight to enhance school readiness for our young children. Applications are being accepted through February 12, 2015. The Reading Oasis room will be a community gathering place, filled with 1,200 books provided from Scholastic, kidfriendly furniture, and a listening station and library. SMIF will provide a $2,500 match to up to four communities per year through this application process. The community must fundraise $2,500 which will be matched by SMIF (total value of a Reading Oasis room is $10,000).
“SMIF is excited to receive books from Scholastic and partner with local communities to create this reading room and provide their students with more access to books,” said Tim Penny, SMIF’s President/CEO. “It is important that children develop their reading skills at an early age and that reading becomes a part of their daily lives. SMIF is committed to supporting programs and projects that encourage literacy and development.” Applications should reflect collaboration amongst organizations to make the Reading Oasis room a reality, and the Reading Oasis room should be accessible to all children birth to age eight. Eligible communities must be located within SMIF’s 20-county area. Applications are due February 12,
2015. Organizations wanting to be a part of this effort to promote literacy and learning among the region’s youngest citizens are encouraged to apply for a Reading Oasis grant. Visit www. smifoundation.org for guidelines and application, or contact Teri Steckelberg at (507)455-3215 for more information. About Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), a donorsupported foundation, invests for economic growth in 20 Minnesota counties. The Foundation has provided more than $50 million in grants and loans within the region during the past 28 years. SMIF’s key interests include early childhood and economic development. To learn more about our work and mission, visit www.smifoundation.org.
Housing program for people with disabilities hits major milestone More than 1,000 people with visit with people with disabili- living or from being homeless. disabilities will spend this holi- ties who are living in their own Program participants, families, day season in safe, affordable apartments for the first time, or county and Housing Access homes of their own because Minnesotans who have stayed Services staff tell their stories of a program sponsored by in their own homes as they in videos created by the prothe Minnesota Department of age, I see the difference we can gram and posted on YouTube and the DHS website. Human Services and The Arc make in people’s lives.” Once someone decides they Other DHS programs that of Minnesota. Housing Access Services want to move to their own help older Minnesotans and helps Minnesota adults of all home, Housing Access Services people with disabilities live in ages who are eligible for cer- staff help the person find hous- homes of their own include: tain Medical Assistance pro- ing. Staff can help complete Moving Home Minnesota, grams because of their dis- rental applications and lease for people who are on Mediability or other health care agreements, meet and negoti- cal Assistance and have been needs. In addition to housing, ate with landlords, find afford- living in a nursing home, psythe program connects people able furnishings and move chiatric hospital or other type to employment supports or belongings. Housing Access of hospital or facility for 90 or workforce centers, nutrition Services also can pay applica- more days. programs and other supports tion fees and other expenses Return to Community, that help them to be successful and can help people connect which helps nursing home resto other benefits, such as food idents return to homes in the living in the community. community if they want to. “We work to help people assistance. More information on all of Among the 1,166 people South with disabilities and older week beginning 12/28/2014 adults live in their own homes who have moved since the pro- these programs is available by and the Housing Access Ser- gram started in late 2009 are contacting the Disability LinkCall toll-free: age Line at 1(866)333-2466 living in1-800-259-1096 vices program is important adults who had been or the Senior LinkAge Line at their family and Your othersMedications? to reaching that Are goal,” Yousaid Still Paying Too homes Much For 1(800)333-2433 or Minnesowho to their homes Human Services CommissionYou can save upmoved to 93% when youown fill your prescriptions at ourI Canadian International taHelp.info. from and group homes,prescription assisted service. er Lucinda Jesson. “When Their
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Fillmore Central school board approves levy By Jade Sexton Fillmore Central held their Truth in Taxation hearing and set their budget and levy on December 23. There were no property owners there with questions about the levy or property taxes. The board discussed the 2014 payable 2015 taxes, and the budget for the 2015-2016 school year. Superintendent Richard Keith went over the budget briefly and explained the sources of revenue for the district. State aid makes up 85 percent of the revenue, with the rest coming from local taxes and federal aid. As Keith showed, the revenues increased by 61 percent from last year. This is because of money that came in for upcoming projects. Because of this, expenditures increased by 57 percent. The general fund part of the levy saw a decrease of $241,598 from last year, which is 21 percent. In all, the levy was decreased by 7.29 percent. The board approved the proposed levy of $1,688,481.04. Falcon food fight In his principal report, Heath Olstad told the board about a recent food drive at both the elementary and the high school. A competition was held to collect food for the local food shelf. The Jem Theatre in Harmony showed a free movie for the winning class, B&B Bowl in Preston gave free shoe rental coupons, and a pizza party was held for the second graders. Olstad said almost 4,000 pounds, close to two tons, of food and clothing was donated. An assembly was held at both sites to celebrate.
“I was just shocked by the generosity,” said Olstad. “It’s just incredible.” Personnel Olstad and English teacher Joni Mehus were previously approved for three summer staff development days to work on developing a college speech course. Olstad said they would like to add composition to that. He asked for approval for Mehus to work on that over the winter break in order to be ready for second semester. The board approved. The board approved the resignation of Denise Furnikas as a custodian in Harmony. They also approved the resignation of Sharon Paulson from the daycare. The hire of JoEllen Hammon for Lead Daycare Float was approved. Fund balance Keith informed the board that due to having an excess fund balance this year, they have decided to create assigned fund balances. Money has been set aside for projects and improvements in roof repairs ($500,000), garage/storage space ($125,000), buildings and site maintenance ($250,000), technology ($500,000), and transportation ($100,000). The money has been moved from the unassigned fund balance. This can be reversed if needed. Other business The board approved an open enrollment request from a student moving to Canton. The January meeting was changed to Wednesday, January 28 at 6 p.m.
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Norovirus hitting hard this season - One vehicle prevention measures are stressed accident claims As if colds, influenza and other fecting any surfaces that become life, sends another respiratory infections weren’t soiled with vomit or diarrhea. enough to make Minnesotans ill in •An additional measure for to hospital winter, this is also the time of year those who have more than one when digestive tract illness caused by a family of germs known as noroviruses tend to increase. This year, norovirus seems to be hitting the state especially hard. Approximately 40 outbreaks of norovirus illness have been reported to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) since the beginning of November. The outbreaks have occurred in a variety of settings, including restaurants, schools, nursing homes, and private gatherings. Noroviruses are the most common cause of food-related illness in Minnesota, and reported cases peak during the winter months. Symptoms of a norovirus infection can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, body aches, a general run-down feeling, and a mild fever. People typically become ill 24 to 48 hours after exposure to the virus, and symptoms usually last anywhere from one to three days. Although people commonly refer to norovirus illness as “stomach flu”, the illness is not the same as influenza. Influenza is primarily a respiratory illness, characterized by symptoms like high fever, body aches, sneezing, a runny nose or a sore throat. When people think of “stomach flu,” they often don’t appreciate that they could have gotten their illness from food or that they could pass the virus to others through food. Prevention of norovirus infections is simple in principle, officials say. Just practice good personal hygiene and observe appropriate food-handling procedures. “People need to remember to wash their hands, thoroughly,” said Dr. Kirk Smith, who heads the Foodborne Diseases Unit at MDH. “Wash your hands after using the toilet, before consuming food, and before preparing food for yourself or others. If everybody did that, we could prevent a majority of the illness caused by these viruses.” Noroviruses are present in the stool and vomit of infected people, Dr. Smith said. They are spread primarily through person-to-person contact, or contamination of food prepared by a person with the illness. Precautions that can help prevent the spread of noroviruses include: •Washing your hands after using the toilet. •Washing your hands before handling food or ice. •Washing your hands before eating. •Excusing yourself from food preparation duties if you have possible norovirus symptoms, and for at least a few days after you recover. •Discarding foods that were handled or prepared by someone with possible norovirus symptoms – unless they will be thoroughly cooked before serving. •Promptly cleaning and disin-
bathroom in their home is to have all ill individuals use the same bathroom; those who are well use the others. “People should also remember that they can continue to spread the virus for up to several days after they get over a norovirus infection,” Dr. Smith emphasized, “so they should refrain from preparing food – commercially or for their own families – for an additional 72 hours after they get well.” The public can report suspected outbreaks of norovirus illness – or other food-related illnesses – to the MDH Foodborne Illness Hotline at 1(877)FOOD ILL (366-3455). For more information about norovirus, people can call MDH at (651) 201-5414 or 1(877) 676-5414 during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
A Holmen, Wisc. woman was killed in a one vehicle accident on the evening of Saturday, December 20, 2014, in Fillmore County. Laura Finseth Scott, age 27, died when the vehicle she was a passenger in rolled over on Fillmore County Road 11 in Pilot Mound Township at about 7:20 p.m. According to Fillmore County sheriff Daryl Jensen, the northbound vehicle went off the road and rolled over in the ditch. Jensen said the car was driven by Hunter Scott, 28, also of Holmen. He was transported to St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester by Chatfield Ambulance. Jensen said that there were reports that the roads were icy in the area where the accident occurred. The accident remains under investigation by the Fillmore County sheriff’s office and the Minnesota State Patrol. Fountain Fire Department also assisted at the scene.
Wow! We do “Santa Day” good in Canton We would like to say a BIG “Thank You” to all who generously donated, attended and contributed in any way to Canton Santa Day 2014. Special thanks to Santa & Mrs. Claus for stopping for a visit. Jake & Lizzy Hershberger and family for the wagon rides and Marc Prestby for announcing. Last, but certainly not least, to all the Elves. From wrapping to baking to photos and all the good stuff in between. Everyone’s hard work and efforts are greatly appreciated. Wishing you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Jane & Jackie Thank you again To: • Ace Telephone • Auto By Owners • Bergey Repair • Bonnie Fossum • Canton American Legion • Carl and Virginia Ernst • City of Canton • Countryside Auto • Davis Car Care • Davis Construction • First Southeast Bank of Canton • George & Sabine Hafner
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Journal Writing Project:
Not just a ‘New’ Year
Monday, December 29, 2014
By Jeremiah Munson Most people are aware of and participate in the tradition of a “New Year’s Resolution.” Whether you want to exercise more, spend more time with your family, or be Jeremiah a little more Munson adventurous, New Year’s resolutions can cover just about every aspect of one’s life. The earliest recorded “New Year” was in Mesopotamia in 2000 b.c.e and was celebrated around mid-March near the vernal equinox. The current “New Year” on January 1 started around 153 b.c.e in Rome. The first “New Year’s Resolution” is believed to have been done by the Babylonians. It was a time to reflect on the mistakes they had made and to correct their ways. New Year’s resolutions are not just something that you do to get better, but to look back on your life the last year. You can look back and see what you did and did not like about your life and change an aspect of your life going forward.
A New Year’s resolution is almost like practice for when one is growing old. Oftentimes people look back on their lives when they are in their advanced years. They look back and remember what they have done in their life. Have they lived a full life? Has their life had meaning? What could they have done differently? A New Year’s resolution is a chance to look back on your life and ask similar questions. What do I like about my life? What can I do differently to make my life better? A New Year’s resolution is different in that you still have time to change how you are living your life. When, for example, an introvert is older and wishes that they had been more out-going in their 20’s and 30’s it is likely too late to change. Take advantage of the New Year’s resolution while you still can. A New Year’s resolution is a time to look back on your life and change it for the better so you can look back on your time on the earth with pride and dignity. Do not miss the opportunity that you have next year to make a change. Make your life better for this next year, you won’t regret it. Jeremiah Munson is a student at Rushford-Peterson High School. He is one of five area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its sixteenth year.
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Easing Up In the depths of winter, a gardener may be grateful for the respite from labor, but our thoughts turn toward the coming spring. Seed catalogs beckon and we dream of creating a better garden next year. We are all growing older, and our bodies may object to the digging, hoeing and compost turning that came naturally in our youth. As both my garden and I evolve over the years, I give serious thought to ways that I can make it easier on myself. Going along with mother nature seems to be the best idea. I want beauty and bounty with less work. The first thing to do is stop. Stop laboring over plants that are unreliable, produce scanty flowers or food, are over-aggressive, or that just don’t please any more. Don’t replant them, and even pull out unsatisfying perennials. I rarely take this advice, but I do believe I ought to. Hibiscus, lavender and fancy roses have told me loud and clear that they would rather die than come back in spring, so now
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I try to believe them. Perennials are wonderful, because once established they keep returning every year. Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, grapes, fruit trees and asparagus come back again every spring without any fuss. Perennial flowers and bushes are the gifts that keep on giving. I have 30-year old peonies, iris, sundrops and daffodils that keep blooming in the same spots since the day I planted them. Now that is easy. Then there are the over-achievers, plants which are overly prolific, such that their self-seeding or running around becomes the new problem. What is a weed? A plant out of place. I cover naughty plants up with cardboard or a piece of carpet disguised by mulch, and my problem goes away without digging them up. If iris and coral bells need dividing every few years in order to look good, then they just don’t belong in my senior-friendly flower garden. I gave away a bushel of iris roots last year to a younger gardener who was still full of ambition and strength. Annual flowers require more work and money than perennials over several years. I am cutting down to almost zero on annual flowers these days, because not only do they require starting, nurturing, transplanting and watering, but the space they occupy this year presents bare ground next year, an open invitation to invading weeds. Of course most vegetables are
annuals, and one simply can’t avoid planting them anew every year. However, I have discovered one secret that really helps. If vegetable beds are cleared and mulched with leaves in the fall, then in spring one only has to rake that mulch to the side to get ready to plant, without any digging or hoeing. We catch ground leaves with the lawn mower and lay several inches over all bare dirt in the fall. Perennial flowers are kept under control with mulch. In spring I lay down cardboard topped with ground bark on open spots between the newly emerging plants. It suffocates emerging weeds. By the next year, the mulch rots into the soil. The corollary to keeping bare dirt covered continuously is to stop digging. That’s right, I will never turn my vegetable garden soil over again. I stopped forking my vegetable beds years ago, and the soil is looser and healthier than ever. A few crops must be dug when harvested such as potatoes and carrots, but that is the only soil disturbance. Of course, I add compost every year to feed the biological life in the soil, and those worms and microorganisms take care of creating good soil tilth. I used to pride myself on gardening completely by hand. But recent years have brought a riding mower with a cart, which makes hauling compost, apples and mulch easer. A rechargeable hedge-clipper makes whacking down dead plants a breeze instead of a hardship, and I let the residue lie where it falls. There is still plenty of good hard work to do in any garden, and it keeps me healthy and thriving in the outdoors. But finding ways to ease that toil is my way of ensuring that the joy of gardening returns for many more seasons to come.
Fresh Eggnog
I’m never happy with store-bought eggnog and its long list of ingredients. It is so easy to make your own, and it would be festive on New Years Eve. I use whole milk without cream, and the results are delicious. Use fresh eggs from a trusted source. You can substitute one third cup of real maple syrup for the powdered sugar. • 6 servings In a blender, blend 3 eggs and 1/2 cup powdered sugar plus a dash of salt. Add 3 cups whole milk and 1 tablespoon vanilla and blend some more. Serve immediately, with a pinch of freshly grated or store-bought nutmeg sprinkled on top. Either drink it all up when made, or add a cup of the liquor of your choice (bourbon, rum or brandy.) Spiked eggnog will keep a couple of days in the refrigerator, if there happens to be any left.
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Monday, December 29, 2014
Thank-you, sheriff Jensen and commissioner Kaase By Karen Reisner The December 23 county board meeting was the last for Tom Kaase as a sitting commissioner for the first district. He has resigned effective December 30. Retiring sheriff Daryl Jensen will work his last day as Fillmore County sheriff on January 4. Kaase will be sworn in as sheriff on January 5. Chairman Duane Bakke,
speaking for the board, thanked both men for their years of service. Sheriff Jensen has served Fillmore County for 35 years in law enforcement. He was appointed by the county board to serve as sheriff in 2005 after the retirement of sheriff Jim Connolly. He was chief deputy at the time of this appointment. Jensen was then elected for two succeeding four-year terms, serv-
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ing a total of nine years as sheriff. He chose to announce his impending retirement months early, allowing people to choose their next sheriff at the ballot box. Tom Kaase was elected in a relatively close election in November. Bakke listed some of Kaase’s achievements during his six years of service on the board, including the addition of the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of each board meeting, service on the Minnesota Radio Board for communication interoperability, service with the Association of Minnesota Counties, and chairing the Sand Committee which developed the framework for ordinance 736 to regulate Industrial Mining within the county. County supports road grant applications After considerable discussion, the board approved a resolution to apply for a state grant for
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local road improvement projects. Roads have to meet at least one of a list of criteria to qualify for a maximum grant of $750,000. Criteria include a farm to market artery, additional capacity or congestion relief to a parallel road, part of a 10-ton route system, serves a regional tourist destination, or a connection to the Interregional Corridor (IRC) System, trunk highway or county road. The application has to be submitted by January 2, which did not allow the time to go through the highway committee. In the end, the board decided to support the submission of three project applications for State Aid for Local Transportation (SALT) grant. The three roads to be submitted for grant funds include CSAH 8, CSAH 30, and CSAH 15. The grant funds, if awarded, could allow one of the roads to be moved up and be resurfaced earlier.
Other business in brief •Neva Beier, social services manager, presented agreements with Zumbro Valley Health Center for the board’s approval for 2015. The agreements were essentially the same as last year with small cost increases for services and were unanimously approved. The cost for ‘detox’ and who was responsible for the cost was discussed. The cost is $347 per day. It is to be paid for by the client or by his or her insurance. Beier said they are getting more aggressive to obtain reimbursement from the client when insurance doesn’t pay. They try to work out a payment plan. County coordinator Bobbie Vickerman noted that ‘detox’ services cost the county quite a bit of money. Sheriff Jensen said his office is selective and they only send people who really need to go there for detoxification, See THANK YOU Page 23
Do you remember what was happening in Fillmore County the week of January 13, 1986? Our team searched the archives to find Volume 1, Number 14 of the Fillmore County Journal, and here’s what we found.
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people who can not take care of themselves. “Detox” is not a punishment. •The CREST Interagency Agreement Addendum for 2015 was approved. Seven Minnesota counties and the Minnesota Prairie County Alliance participate in the cooperative agreement. Fillmore County funds 4 percent of the total or $105,499 which is a 2 percent increase over 2014. Money from a state grant reimburses the county 100 percent of the cost. •Director of Nursing Lantha Stevens asked for the renewal of an agreement with Lisa Stensrud for 2015 for physical therapy services. There were no changes from her 2014 contract. The services for Medicare patients are 100 percent reimbursed. •The chair’s signature was authorized for the Joint Board of Health Community Health Improvement Plan for 2015 and updates to the Joint Board of Health Quality Improvement Plan and the Quality Improvement Council Charter for 2015. Stevens noted that the plan is completed every five years. The Joint Board of Health includes Fillmore and Houston Counties. •The purchase of an additional $10k block of time for $9,000 from Marco for installation of additional servers was approved. The commissioners discussed the potential cost of an additional Information Systems (IS) employee compared to the cost of outside services when needed.
Ask a trooper By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: Why do bridge decks freeze up faster than the rest of the roadway? Answer: Bridges are made of steel and concrete, which conduct heat well, and the heat within the structure is released rapidly from all sides when temperatures drop. When the bridge loses heat while Troy H. being hit Christianson with freezing wind and air from all sides, it quickly responds, matching the dropping temperatures; leaving icy bridge decks. I might add that bridges, by purpose, are often built above cold spots, like rivers, adding to this quick cool system.
There are two IS employees now. Commissioner Marc Prestby questioned whether another employee would have the necessary expertise for a specific job like the installation of the servers. The installation is estimated to take 60 hours. •The purchase of two 2015 half-ton Ford 4x4 extended cab pick-ups from Midway Ford, Roseville, which had the lowest quote was approved. •County engineer Ron Gregg requested that Short Elliott Hendrickson Engineering be hired for the final design of 2016 Phase 1 (3.4 miles) reconstruction of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 1, north of Spring Valley. Gregg explained that this middle portion of CSAH 1 has several homes close to the roadway. The hire was approved at a cost of $180,000. The engineering cost is eligible for reimbursement through state aid funding after this phase is completed. Bakke said this will be the complete reconstruction of a difficult road. •The resignation of Jesus Perez, intermittent dispatcher, effective December 16 was approved. The resignation of Kaine Kaase, intermittent deputy, effective January 1 was approved. •A one-year contract with SELCO for 2015 was approved. Funding from the county totals $214,809. •Salaries for 2015 for elected officials were set; commissioners $21,147, auditor/treasurer $75,500, county recorder $61,577, and county attorney $96,911. A road doesn’t have as many avenues for the heat to escape and thus doesn’t cool as fast being insulated from the earth below. Additionally, asphalt roads do not conduct heat well and the response to frigid temperature is slower. With that being said, we still have a lot of winter left and even though this has been an unusually warm and mild winter compared to most, this is Minnesota and things can change fast. Be prepared for the worst. Do not use cruise control on snow/ icy/wet roads and make sure to turns those headlights on when it is snowing/sleeting/raining/ or foggy. 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 MN 55901-5848. (Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us)
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Rushford-Peterson responds to concerns; renews superintendent contract By Kirsten Zoellner Due to time constraints at the December 17 school board meeting, a special meeting was called December 22. The meeting was well attended by the public, as was the previous meeting, with more than 20 citizens waiting to hear the district’s response to recent concerns and the outcome of the superintendent’s contract. A two-page memorandum from Tom Melcher, school finance director for the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), was presented in regards to the district eligibility for Natural Disaster Debt Service Equalization. Many in the district have argued concern over state aid. While not guaranteed, Greg Crowe, of Ehlers & Associates, the financial firm assisting the district with the referendum and new school initiative, has stated on multiple occasions that
there is no reason to expect funding to be pulled by the state. Per state statute, three conditions must be met in order to for the district to qualify for state aid for the New School Initiative, a $38.1 million pre-K through grade 12 facility. First, “The district was impacted by a natural disaster event or area occurring January 1, 2005, or later, as declared by the President, which is eligible for Federal Emergency Management Agency payments (FEMA).” The community was impacted by a 500-year flood in 2007 and the Rushford facility, while not under water, did sustain damages. Secondly, “The natural disaster caused $500,000 or more in damages to school district buildings.” This aspect of the eligibility requirements has been subject to much speculation and varying interpretation, according
to James Noble, representative from the Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor. Noble stated that the district will qualify for state aid, despite some of the $734,695.66 in FEMA grants and disaster aid being utilized for equipment, grounds, and hazard mitigation and not directly to the facilities themselves. Melcher also echoed this assurance, noting that MDE had used restorative costs of school facilities to pre-disaster function and capacity as defined by FEMA. According to Melcher, this included “Essential components and steps other than just the cost of construction contracts for repairs to the main building.” These components include cleanup, planning, project management, and replacement of equipment and restoration of grounds. See RP SUPERINTENDENT Page 25
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Monday, December 29, 2014
Candidates sought for four commodity councils Barley, Beef, Corn and Soybean Councils ST. PAUL, MN. – The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will conduct a mail ballot election to fill board vacancies of four commodity research and promotion councils. Candidates are selected through mail ballot elections set for March 2015. The Barley, Beef, Corn and Soybean Councils are seeking candidates. The candidate registration deadline is February 5, 2015. These farmer/leaders serve three-year terms directing the investment of their Research and Promotion Councils’ check-off programs. Those interested in running for an opening should contact the council listed below to be referred to their nominating committee chairs. Open positions include: Barley Research and Promotion Council, vacant positions: District 1: Beltrami, Kittson, Lake of the Woods, Marshall, Pennington, Red Lake, Roseau District 2: Clearwater, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Norman, Polk Barley Research and Promotion Council office: (800)2426118 or (218)253-4311 Beef Research and Promotion Council, vacant positions: District 1: Becker, Clay, Clearwater, Kittson, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau Districts 2, 3: Beltrami, Cass, Cook, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, St. Louis District 5: Benton, Carver, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Meeker, Morrison, Renville, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Todd, Wadena, Wright District 7: Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock District 8: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Rice, Steele, Waseca, Watonwan District 9: Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona Beef Research and Promotion Council office: (952)854-6980 Corn Research and Promotion Council, vacant positions: Districts 1, 2, 4: Becker, Beltrami, Big Stone, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Clearwater, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Itasca, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac Qui Parle, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Polk, Pope, Red Lake, Roseau, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine Districts 3, 5, 6: Anoka, Aitkin, Benton, Carlton, Carver, Chisago, Cook, Crow Wing, Hennepin, Isanti, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Lake, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Ramsey, Renville, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Todd, Wadena, Washington,
Wright, Scott District 8: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Rice, Steele, Waseca, Watonwan District 9: Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona Corn Research and Promotion Council office: (952)2330333 Soybean Research and Promotion Council, vacant positions: Districts 1, 2, 3: Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Clay, Clearwater, Hubbard, Itasca, Kittson, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake, Roseau, St. Louis, Cook, Lake District 4: Big Stone, Chippewa, Douglas, Grant, Lac Qui Parle, Ottertail, Pope, Stevens, Swift, Traverse, Wilkin, Yellow Medicine District 7: Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Rock District 8: Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, Freeborn, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Rice, Steele, Waseca, Watonwan District 9: Dakota, Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona Soybean Research and Promotion Council office: (888)8969678 or (507)388-1635 Farmers who voted last year will receive ballots by mail, but those who did not vote last year can request a ballot from the above commodity council offices by February 5, 2015. CONTACT: Michael Crusan, MDA Communications (651)201-6629, michael.crsan@ state.mn.us
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Northern State Farmers can update yield Beef Cattle history through Feb. 27, 2015 WASHINGTON — U.S. ty office. To find a local FSA Conference Department of Agriculture Farm county office, visit offices.usda. Service Agency (FSA) Adminis- gov. Additional information on scheduled trator Val Dolcini today offered the new programs is available at
The University of Minnesota Beef Team, in conjunction Animal Science Departments and Extension at South Dakota State University and North Dakota State University, will host the Northern States Beef Conference Jan. 5 & 6, 2015. The Northern States Beef Conference is designed as an in-service training for beef producers and will feature wellknown speakers who will provide updates on production topics, in both cow/calf and feedlot, addressing changes in the beef industry along with potential management options and technologies. The conference is open to producers and industry-affiliated people and includes a day and half educational program, opportunity to visit with speakers in the evening and a trade show with displays from the beef industry. This year’s conference will be held at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel in Morton, Minn. Hotel reservations can be made at 1(800)WIN-CASH or at www. jackpotjunction.com. More information about the conference proceedings can be found at www.extension.umn. edu/agriculture/beef/. You can register for the meeting at www.regonline.com/BeefConf or call (218) 327-4490 ext 2001 (online registration preferred). Register before December 18, 2014 to receive discounted rates. For additional information, contact Eric Mousel at (605)690-4974, email at emmousel@umn.edu or Allen Bridges at (218)259-5399, email at gbridges@umn.edu.
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farmers new information to update program payment yields that will help them better select protections offered by the Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. The new programs, established by the 2014 Farm Bill, are cornerstones of the commodity farm safety, offering farmers protection when market forces cause substantial drops in crop prices and revenues. “The Farm Bill provided landowners with the option of updating their farm program payment yields. This is the first time that many producers have been able to update yields since 1986,” said Dolcini. “We’ve worked with the Risk Management Agency to make available certified yield data that producers can use to better calculate how the new safety net programs can offer the best protection against market swings.” Producers can check with their local FSA county office to see if data is available for them. This data belongs to the producer and only the producer associated with the crop insurance records will be provided this service. Updating yield history or reallocating base acres can occur until Feb. 27, 2015. FSA also issued a reminder that from Nov. 17, 2014, to March 31, 2015, producers will make a one-time election of either ARC or PLC for the 2014 through 2018 crop years. For more information, producers are encouraged to make an appointment to go into their local FSA coun-
www.fsa.usda.gov/arc-plc. These programs were made possible through the 2014 Farm Bill, which builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past five years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for the taxpayer. Since enactment, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative publicprivate conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life in rural America. For more information, visit www.usda.gov/ farmbill. For more news releases, please visit: www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/ newsReleases. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, DC 202509410, or call toll-free at (866) 632-9992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 3778642 (English Federal-relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay).
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The last piece of eligibility states, “The repair and replacement costs are not covered by insurance payments or Federal Emergency Management payments.” In addition to FEMA grants and aid, the district received $37,182.50 in insurance payments. Melcher stated, “While the repair costs were largely covered by a combination of FEMA payments, state aid, and insurance, replacement costs for the new school were clearly not covered.” “Since the district meets the three conditions, MDE certified in the review and comment letter of September 4, 2014 that the district qualifies for natural disaster debt service equalization,” concluded Melcher. The R-P Responsible Citizen group criticized the district and superintendent at the previous meeting for having unresolved
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issues at the time of the referendum. Superintendent Chuck Ehler noted the date of the review and comment letter was of importance, being prior to the November 4 referendum. The two other recently noted concerns, protection of an easement on the south and east sides of the proposed school site, including violation of a land survey requirement, and title to the property itself were not addressed at the meeting by Ehler or the district. However, the district has maintained in previous meetings that both issues are being dealt with. The board closed the regular meeting to go into closed discussion to review board member evaluations of the superintendent. The regular meeting was reopened a short while later. Ehler’s contract expires June 15, 2015. The current proposal is to continue with Ehler at the helm in a two year contract with optional third year.
Some in the community, including the R-P Responsible Citizens group, board member Taylor Peterson, and incoming board member Jon Pettit, have been skeptical of the superintendent’s job performance and some have urged the board to delay any new or contract renewal until after the new school board members (Pettit, Joyce Iverson, and Dean Miereau) have taken office. Board member Greg Smith, also outgoing, suggested the board approve the contract proposal based on information provided and because the current board had conducted the evaluation. The contract proposal called for a reduction in salary, but a greater contribution to a 4013B retirement plan. The 2015-2018 contract details a 4.7 percent salary reduction the first year, stepping up 2.3 percent in 20162017 and 3.0 percent in 20172018. The 4013B contribution will increase 2.6 percent the first
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year. Comparison of other superintendents’ salaries within the Three Rivers Conference indicates that R-P is below the average. Board member Taylor Peterson questioned the average when the overall benefits package is combined with salary. Peterson motioned to table the contract renewal until after the New Year. His motion died for lack of second. The board voted 6:1, with Peterson opposed, to approve the new contract. In other news, the district has responded to recent media headlines citing a 139 percent tax levy increase. “As you can tell, I’m a little irritated by this,” noted a visibly upset Ehler. “It has been reported that the school district’s tax levy increase was 139 percent between last year and this year. While that is correct, it does not paint a complete picture of what is happening with the levy. As shared during the election
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process, the actual non-debt levy went down between last year and this year, and the net increase occurred due to the passage of the new building referendum.” “We want to be clear on a few things,” continued Ehler. “Your property tax bill will not increase 139 percent. The school portion of your property taxes will go up, but is only a part of your total tax bill. Further, your tax rate is not 139 percent.” Information for concerned citizens is available on the district web site to assist in calculating projected tax impact. The next regularly scheduled board meeting is Monday, January 15, at 5:30 p.m. in the high school biology room. Additionally, an organizational meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 5, at 5:30 p.m. and a special board meeting will be held Thursday, January 15, at 5:30 p.m. regarding sale of bonds. The public is encouraged to attend the meetings.
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Jennifer A Gumbel, Attorney How do I make sure my loved ones get my heirlooms when I pass away. Many people will write lists or put stickers on their property stating who they want their personal property to go to. While this might communicate your wishes, they are not court enforceable. If anyone decides they won’t follow your directions, no one can force them to. Having a valid will that either lists the item and its recipient or a will that refers to a tangible personal property list that states the item and its recipient is court enforceable. A tangible personal property list must be dated and signed and must be referred to by the person’s valid will to be enforceable. It also can only cover personal property. Items like cash, stocks, coin collections and real estate should be listed directly in a will. If you need to make sure your wishes are followed, our office can provide guidance and prepare legally enforceable documents.
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Lyndon Lee How do we lose heat in our homes in the winter?
The transfer of heat is always hot to cold no matter what the season. The other key component that goes with that is the transfer of moisture from wet to dry. We lose heat in winter or gain heat in summer by either convection, conduction or radiation. We will cover convection this month, and conduction and radiation in the next months. We have the most energy loss with convection, a direct air movement through our outside walls. Also, if we have air movement through our walls, we will also have moisture moving with the air through our walls. In Minnesota, we have huge changes sometimes daily from hot to cold and humid to dry. Wood frame construction with all the splices of wood starting at the mud sill or bottom plate, to rim joist, to subfloor, to bottom plate, to pre-cut stud, to window and door headers, and then to double top plates has a hard time keeping heat and moisture from moving from hot to cold . Now, imagine an ICF wall insulated on each side with EPS foam containing a solid concrete core, that allows no air movement or moisture to pass through the wall. A solid energy efficient home, that is disaster proof and will virtually last forever.
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Jason Sethre, Publisher How much does it cost to publish an obituary in your newspaper? The majority of dailiy and weekly newspapers charge for obituaries. And, most of them charge extra if you’d like to include a photo. We do not charge anything for obituaries. If you’d like to have an obituary submitted to our newspaper, please let the funeral home know to send it to news@ fillmorecountyjournal.com. Our deadline is always noon on Wednesdays prior to the next Monday publication date. If you have any specific questions, please contact our office at 507-765-2151. Thank you.
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Deer season often means a gathering of friends & family at the traditional hunting ground. Sometimes it is the old family farm or possibly a cabin with an acreage that becomes hunting camp each fall. While this is typically a time for comradery and teamwork, as families grow and hunting styles change, overcrowding and group politics can become a challenge. People quickly begin to think about having their own ground. Because of this, the deer season and weeks immediately following is a peak interest period for deer hunting land. The thought of “greener pastures” is fresh on hunter’s minds and is often cause for highly motivated buyers. Keep this in mind if you have hunting ground you are considering selling.
We all have things that make us smile when we look back at the year 2014. When I think about all of the people that have helped make Trigger Time Firearms, LLC the locally owned small business that it is today, it sure makes me proud. I would like to say THANK YOU to all of my customers; you are the ones that make me smile. In 2015 I will strive to continue to give you the best defensive firearms training and customer service possible. Again, THANK YOU to all of you who have spent time with me in class, buying products, and telling others about your experience with Trigger Time Firearms, LLC. Rick Dahly - Owner Trigger Time Firearms, LLC
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Should I include paid on-line marketing in my marketing plan and budget? The majority of people are now using the internet for some sort of use. If you have never tried placing an advertisement on-line, you could be missing out on this large market. On-line ads can provide so much more information to a user because the user can click on the ad and be taken to your website or social media page where you can include so much more. On-line advertising can be overwhelming. Where do you start? If you have a website, maybe you tried Google AdWords. You basically pay to have your website show up in search results when a user types in a certain word. Facebook ads have proved to be quite effective. You set a budget to either promote your business page or boost a post. You can choose a wide or narrow demographic, such as state, city, male or female, ages, and even interests. Your ad will appear to those users you targeted, and that’s all you pay for. Another option would be to contact another business that you are affiliated with and ask to have them put a link or ad on their website in exchange for you doing the same on your site, or for a fee. Newspapers may also offer a discount for on-line advertising when you place a traditional ad in the paper. You can also request to just have the on-line ad. So if you haven’t changed your marketing behavior in a while, I would encourage you to check into this. Contact SMG Web Design if you want to learn more about this.
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DNR awards $5.7 million in habitat grants to conservation groups The Department of Natural Resources has awarded 46 conservation grants to various organizations and entities for restoring, enhancing and protecting habitat in Minnesota. This latest round of habitat funding comes from the agency’s Conservation Partners Legacy (CPL) grant program, which in the past six years has awarded more than $27 million to local, state, and federal nonprofit organizations and government entities for conservation projects. The DNR recently received a record-high $8.9 million in grant requests from 71 applicants during round one of the application cycle. The DNR has funded $5.7 million of these requests. “It’s rewarding to receive, review and fund so many worthy habitat projects,” said Jessica Lee, DNR conservation grants coordinator. “It’s our hope that conservation groups and others will continue to plan projects in
the months ahead so they can apply when funds are available again.” The DNR’s CPL program provides grants ranging from $5,000 to $400,000 to conservation nonprofit organizations and governmental units to help fund projects to restore, enhance, or protect fish and wildlife habitat in Minnesota. The Lessard-Sams Outdoor Heritage Council recommended the grant program, which was developed by the 2009 Minnesota Legislature. Funding has been provided annually from the Outdoor Heritage Fund, which is part of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment and funded by a voter-approved statewide sales tax of threeeighths of 1 percent. Round one included the traditional grant cycle, the new metro grant cycle, and the expedited grant cycle. The metro grant cycle will open for round two applications beginning Monday,
What should you plant? Corn or forage? DUBUQUE, IA - Fields are not created equal, or at least that’s what Gene Schriefer, University of Wisconsin Extension Ag Agent for Iowa County, says. Schriefer says that every acre of soil within a field is not created equal but yield maps are a useful tool for determining the best use for specific fields. He will be discussing how to use yield maps for crop planning at a breakout session at the Driftless Region Beef Conference in Dubuque, Iowa, on January 22 & 23, 2015. “Whether we own or we rent this land, we paid the same amount per acre for it all,” said Schriefer. Yield maps are the first step in determining field by field profitability and best use. “The Driftless Region is land with a lot of character. The rolling landscape, highly bisected hills and valleys creates a diverse mosaic of soils on many of our farms. Yield variation on this land can be quite dramatic.” Recent high commodity prices supported cropping low productivity acres, but that situation has changed. Crop inputs and land cost are projected to remain high, while crop receipts are expected to be low compared to recent years. High yielding areas of a field may not be able to offset the poor yielding areas enough to maintain profits in the future. Producers need to review field yield maps to determine if they can improve production on this area enough to make this area “pay the bills”. Schriefer suggests a precision farming approach where some areas of fields are seeded to forage may be more profitable. Rather than adjust inputs in an attempt to increase yield from
poorer soils, perhaps there forages may be a better choice for some soils. Schriefer will discuss this approach to precision farming during a breakout session at the Driftless Region Beef conference on January 22 & 23, 2015, in Dubuque, Iowa. The conference runs from 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22 through 11:45 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 23. The Thursday afternoon program focuses on improving efficiency and profitability of beef production in the upper Midwest, with an evening discussion focused opportunities to capitalize on the diversity in the beef industry. The Friday morning agenda includes four breakout sessions each for feedlot operations and cow-calf producers. The early registration fee for the conference is $85 per person and must be received prior to midnight, Jan. 14. The price increases to $115 after that date. More information about the conference, including topics, speakers, and lodging is available at www.aep.iastate.edu/beef. Registration begins Dec. 1, with links for online and mail forms available on the conference website. The Driftless Region Beef Conference is sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, the University of Minnesota Extension, and University of Wisconsin Extension. The planning team strives to deliver the latest in researchbased information regarding the beef cattle industry. For more information or to receive a brochure, contact Denise Schwab, ISU Extension Beef Specialist, at (319)721-9624.
Dec. 15. The expedited cycle is open continuously and will have up to five rounds depending on available funds. More information on the program’s grant cycles, and a complete list of the most recent grant applications and past awarded projects are at www.mndnr.gov/cpl.
Groth appointed to American Farm Bureau Federation Promotion & Education committee Melinda Groth of Fillmore County was recently appointed to the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) Promotion & Education (P&E) committee. Groth will serve a one-year term and will be involved in planning P&E activities/programs, communicating with state leaders, contributing collaborative ideas and taking part in committee meetings. “This will be an exciting opportunity to combine my passion for Farm Bureau and for sharing agriculture’s story,” said Groth. “Serving on the first AFBF P&E committee will be a great opportunity to help make recommendations in forming programs and activities that will assist county Farm Bureaus across the U.S.” “Melinda is a strong Farm Bureau leader. She excels in sharing agriculture’s story and helping consumers have a better understanding of what she does on her farm every day,” said MFBF president Kevin Paap. “With her drive and knowledge of agriculture, Melinda will be a great asset to the AFBF P&E committee.” Groth currently serves on the Minnesota P&E committee. She and her husband, Glen, grow corn and soybeans and raise dairy cattle and horses on their farms in Winona and Fillmore Counties. Minnesota Farm Bureau representing Farmers • Families • Food is comprised of 78 local Farm Bureaus across Minnesota. Members make their views known to political leaders, state government officials, special interest groups and the general public. Programs for young farmers and ranchers develop leadership skills and improve farm management. Promotion and Education Committee members work with programs such as Ag in the Classroom and safety education for children. Join Farm Bureau today and support our efforts to serve as an advocate for rural Minnesota, www.fbmn.org.
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DNR expands winter trout fishing in SE Minnesota By David Schueller DNR Information Officer Fly fishing guide Dan Michener walked to a partially snow-covered riverbank in Whitewater State Park. He cast a tiny nymph into the water several times then let it drift through deeper pools, hoping to entice a trout to bite. Although Michener bought his first fly rod in 1967 and is no stranger to winter trout fishing, this season is bringing him some firsts. For the first time, starting on Thursday, Jan. 1, streams in an eightcounty area in southeastern Minnesota will open to catch-and-release trout fishing. In the past, winter fishing in the area was limited to only a few designated streams. And for the first time, trout fishing in southeastern Minnesota state parks is open all year. “This is a new era for winter fishing,” Michener said. Fishing for trout in winter weather adds some unique challenges. Anglers use tackle generally designed for finesse during a season when cold and bulky clothing seem to bedevil attempts at graceful movement. Fingers stiffen up. Ice seeks to clog line guides and can foul up fly line, making casting difficult. Because of the cold, outings usually are limited to a couple hours or so. But all that isn’t stopping Michener, who has reached fishing spots in snowshoes, during blizzards and in the cold. He had good luck in the cold last winter on a designated trout stream nearby. “It was three degrees. I was in Lanesboro last year and I had really good fishing,” Michener said. Winter weather also is not appearing to stop the numerous anglers interested in winter fly fishing who have been calling the Whitewater park office and the area fisheries office of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources with questions. “Most have never fished in winter,” said Vaughn Snook, assistant area fisheries supervisor in Lanesboro, who’s worked since 2009 to help expand southeastern Minnesota trout fishing opportunities. He receives phone calls on a regular basis. “They want to know what fly patterns to use or where to go.” The new regulations that went into effect this year make trout fishing in the southeast more accessible. In the eight southeastern Minnesota counties included in the new regulations – they are Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Wabasha and Winona counties – anglers get a catch-andrelease season that runs from Jan.
1 to the beginning of the harvest season. The harvest season runs from Saturday, April 18, to Monday, Sept. 14. Following that, southeastern streams are open to a fall catch-andrelease season from Tuesday, Sept. 15 through Thursday, Oct. 15. Outside of state parks, fishing closes for two and a half months to reduce competition between hunters on private land and anglers, and during spawning of brown and brook trout. It’s a somewhat simpler story in state parks, where anglers can fish all year under either a catchand-release or harvest season. In state parks, the new regulations include the following waters: East Beaver Creek in Beaver Creek Valley State Park; Forestville Creek in Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park; Canfield Creek in Forestville/ Mystery Cave State Park; South Branch Root River in Forestville/ Mystery Cave State Park; Trout Run Creek in Whitewater State Park and Middle Branch Whitewater River in Whitewater State Park. Regardless of the expanded opportunities, anglers who plan to fish for trout should still check to see if there are any special regulations, including slot limits and required use of artificial lures and flies, for the stream where they plan to fish. Winter fishing tends to be most productive between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Michener said that when the fishing is really good, an angler can catch and release 20 fish in an hour or two. Besides the action from the fish, a winter angler can see birds and other wildlife along the river. And winter fishing is another reason to get outdoors and seek some solitude. “I think it’s a lot of people who don’t like ice fishing. They don’t snowmobile or cross country ski. You sit at home and tie flies and look for something to do,” Michener said. On that early December day, even though the fishing was slow, Michener still managed to get three strikes on his nymph, and before long, the drag on his reel hummed as the rod bent sharply. He landed a brown trout. “Healthy. A great looking trout,” Snook said, looking on. Michener released the fish, which darted back toward a pool in the river under the steep sandstone banks, perhaps for another angler to catch some day. To find more information on trout fishing, including seasons and limits, see www.mndnr.gov/fishmn/ trout.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., DECEMBER 30 •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-10:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Bldg., 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-6pm, 515 Washington St. NW, Preston.* •Knit it Together, 3:304:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.*
WED., DECEMBER 31 •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* THURS., JANUARY 1 •AA Class “Road’s Journey,” 8pm, 301 E Franklin St., Spring Valley (a yellow house).*
•Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, (507)251-1771 or (507)765-2518.*
SUN., JANUARY 4 •Cowboy Church Service, 6pm, Cherry Grove United Methodist Church. For more info or directions, call (507)346-2830. FRI., JANUARY 2 •Fountain AA Group Closed •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Meeting, 7:30pm. Fountain Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Lutheran Church, S. Main St. Fillmore St., Chatfield.* and Hwy52.* SAT., JANUARY 3 MON., JANUARY 5 •Mason’s Pancake Breakfast, •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 8-10:30am, Rushford Masonic 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Lodge. All you can eat pancakes, Health, 902 Houston St. NW, sausages, beverages. Preston.* •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, •Spring Valley VFW Burger 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Night, 5-8pm, Spring Valley Valley.* VFW Hall.
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EMPLOYMENT Spring Valley Senior Living is currently seeking Full-Time and Part-Time RN’s, LPN’s, and CNA’s! All shifts available. Every other weekend worked required. Shift and weekend differentials offered. To apply send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or email hr@svseniorliving. com EOE. h22,29- o Wanted full-time person to work on crop and livestock operation. Duties include: fieldwork, working with livestock, maintenence of equipment. Pay based on experience. Call 507-459-7850. h22,29,5- o Root River Hardwoods is looking for reliable timber cutter to cut timber in the woods. Experience necessary. Drug test required. Competitive piece rate pay. Benefit package available. Retirement plan. Apply at 1300 Energy Drive Hwy, 52 North, Preston, MN 55965. Call 507259-5361 with questions. h22,29- o APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Merit Office Support Specialist, Sr. position in the Fillmore County Community Services, Social Services Division. This is a regular, non-exempt position, eligible for benefits. Minimum Qualifications: Requires minimum of High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least three years of related office experience which includes one year experience as an Office Support Specialist; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the work of the job. Rate of Pay: Starting salary at $13.3793/hour according to the 2014 MN Merit pay scale with final salary dependent on qualifications. Merit application and test scheduling must be completed through the MN Merit System at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mnmeritsystem/default.cfm. County employees will apply along with the public. Application Deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. EOE. h15,22,29- o
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EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Case Aide in the Fillmore County Community Services, Social Services Division. This is a regular, non-exempt position, eligible for benefits. Minimum Qualifications: Three years of clerical experience, or experience working with the public, or some combination of the two, totaling three years. Rate of Pay: Starting salary at $15.6322/ hour with final salary dependent on qualifications. Merit application and test scheduling must be completed through the MN Merit System at http:// agency.governmentjobs.com/mnmeritsystem/default.cfm. County employees will apply along with the public. Application Deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. EOE. h15,22,29- o
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Social Worker in the Fillmore County Community Services, Social Services Division. This is a regular, exempt position, eligible for benefits. Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology or closely related field, or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited fouryear college or university with a major in any field and one year of experience as a social worker in a public or private social services agency. Rate of Pay: Starting salary at $18.2931/hour according to the 2014 MN Merit pay scale with final salary dependent on qualifications. Merit application and test scheduling must be completed through the MN Merit System at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mnmeritsystem/default.cfm. County employees will apply along with the public. Application Deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. EOE. h15,22,29- o
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APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED: for a fulltime Public Health Nurse in the Fillmore County Community Services, Public Health Division. This is a regular, exempt position. Qualifications: Requires a BSN in Nursing from an accredited college or university, with the ability to obtain a Public Health certificate prior to employment. Prefer experience in the field of Mental Health and the ability to work with children and families. Will consider a MN licensed RN with experience in psychiatric nursing. This position will handle a wide variety of responsibilities. Market adjustments to the starting wage possible dependent on qualifications. Job description and application materials may be obtained from: www.co.fillmore.mn.us; Fillmore County Coordinator’s Office, 101 Fillmore Street, P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; or by phone at (507) 765-4566. Resumes accepted but not in lieu of a completed County application. County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. Application Deadline: Until filled. EOE
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State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-14-905 In Re: Estate of Isabel Mae Larson, Deceased 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 May 15, 1998, (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Donald J. Larson and Deborah J. Groth, whose addresses are: 1131 19th Avenue Southwest, Rochester, MN, 55902, and 16916 County #8, Spring Valley, MN 55975, as personal representatives 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 of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: December 10, 2014 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representatives Wayne L Mehkrens Ryan & Grinde, Ltd. 313 West 6th Street Saint Charles, MN, 55972 Attorney License No: 71754 Telephone: (507) 932-4461 FAX: (507) 932-3736 Email: wlm@.ryanandgrinde.com Publish 22, 29
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State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-14-938 In Re: Estate of Grace H. Rislove, Deceased NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on January 23, 2015 at 8:30 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Preston, Minnesota, on petition for the formal probate of an instrument pruporting to be the decendent’s Will Dated March 11, 1977, and for the appointment of Gerald A. Rislove whose address is 7369 Timber Crest Dr. S, Cottage Grove, MN, 55016, as personal representative of the decedent’s estate in [an unsupervised] [a supervised] administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be a ppointed with the full power to administer the decedent’s estate, in dluing the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal propoerty; and do all necessary acts for the decedent’s estate. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claim will be barred. Dated: December 22, 2014 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Applicant Luhmann Law, LLC Dwight Luhmann P.O. Box 87 Preston, MN, 55965 Attorney License No: 0300238 Telephone: (507) 216-6622 FAX: (507) 216-6033 Email: dwight@luhmannlaw.com Publish 29, 5
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AUCTION CALENDAR Second Monday Nov. - April - Gehling Auction Hay and Straw Sale. Hay sales will be held at 12:00 noon. For more info call Don Ward at 507-743-2250 or Gehling Auction Company at 507-765-2132. Listing in the Journal. Sat., Jan. 24, 2015 - 9:30am Multi-Parcel 80 acre real estate 25710 County 44, Harmony, MN. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-3462183. Notice in the Journal. To list your Auction 507-765-2151
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Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI
10442 St. highway 16, Spring Valley • $289,000
Great hobby farm set up! Fenced for horses or other farm animals. Barn, house & garage have newer roofs. New mound system installed in 2008. House has nice updates including some newer windows, walk in shower w/ceramic tile, whirlpool tub, freshly painted interior w/updated colors. Formal dining area & build in cupboard. Cropland & pasture rented (21.2 acres at $210 per acre).
Todd Hadoff
Cell 507-259-5454 Website: www.toddhadoff.com E-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com $369,900
32337 Juniper rd., chatField 6+acres • 7 bedrooms • 3 baths • 4,800 sq ft • Master bath • Living room • Dining room • 2 family rooms • Rec room • Large deck • w/o • patio • Private backyard • 45x26 shed/garage • 32x26 shed • New appliances • Convenient locaction on edge of town $139,900
509 park st. se., chatField Ranch home • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Steel siding • Large private fenced yard • 2 decks • Walk-out • 2 storage sheds • New roof • New sewer line • Newer furnace • Updated electrical box $146,500
705 parkway ave. s, lanesboro
$324,900
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107 spruce st. se, Fountain Newer Home • 3 Baths • 4 Bedroom• Wood Floors • Master Bath • 6-Panel Doors • Heated 3 Car Garage • Large Deck • Large Bedroom • Vaulted Ceilings • Kitchen Nook & Bar • Maintenance Free Siding • Dead End Street • Backs up to the Park
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Charming & affordable 4 bedroom 2 bath home with large updated eat-in kitchen, main floor laundry, m. bdrm on main floor w/master bath, formal dining & living room with 2 large picture windows for lots of sunlight. There are 2 single car garages on the property which are heated and one has a workbench - both with cement drives. Updated windows, perm siding, newer furnace & c/a. All located on corner lot in established neighborhood. New shingles fall of 2014 and updated electrical!
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$149,900
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$245,000
34832 310th st., lanesboro
604 union st. ne, chatField
200 hillside ave., lanesboro
$159,900
19405 state highway 80, wykoFF 2.5 acres • Blacktop road • 4 bedrooms on main floor • Main floor laundry • Remodeled kitchen • New carpet • Freshly painted • Lower level is sheetrocked for family room and 2 dens • 720 sq ft garage • enclosed breezeway • Large deck
Ranch home on large lot • 3 bedrooms on main floor • 2 baths • 2 fireplaces • New roof • New water heater • Finished lower level family room • Rec area • New furnace • New c/a • Patio • Large fenced yard • Repainted • New flooring g 1107 overlook dr, ListiN New preston $112,500
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$139,900 107 Zenith st., lanesboro
26.8 acres • Completely redone down to studs • Everything new in the last 1 - 1/2 years • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Main floor laundry • 3-season porch • New septic, furnace, c/a, windows • Remodeled kitchen • 50x60 pole shed • Storage shed • Woods • Pasture • Ideal for animals • Good hunting • 9’ ceilings
$149,900
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2-plex, could be a 3-plex • 4 bedrooms, Could have 6 • 3 baths • Completely remodeled • New roof, siding, windows • Furnace and c/a • 2 furnaces • 2 c/a • 2 laundry units • 1152 sq ft garage with 1/2 bath, shop and walk-up attic • View of bluffs
807 5th ave. se., stewartville
4 bedroom • 2 bath • Remodeled kitchen • Marble counter-tops • Built-in hutch • White oak flooring • Large foyer • Vaulted ceilings • Fireplace • Open floor plan • Fenced yard • Large deck • New carpet • Across from park
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101 pleasant st., lanesboro
3 Bedrooms • Main Floor Laundry • Updated Kitchen • Formal Living Room • Dining Room • Kitchen Dining • Large Wrap Around • Large Corner Lot
401 spring st., preston
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COMMERCIAL Potential is unlimited for many different business opportunities in a high traffic area of scenic Lanesboro. Large main floor can be used for any type of commercial business. Two rental units on 2nd level. Building has been updated to meet Historical Preservation requirements.
$224,900
Great opportunity to own large commercial building in a high traffic area. Potential business could be retail, restaurant/bar, convenience store/ grocery, crafts or many other uses. Can be divided off. $64,500
25 yeArS
chat n chew- restaurant - lanesboro
Established restaurant • Turn key operation • High traffic area • Inventory and equipment included • Large 1 bedroom apartment • Great opportunity * great price. $155,000
$74,900
4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Large Wooded Corner Lot, Appliances Stay, New Furnace and CA.
25 Center St. W, Harmony, MN 55939 www.SEMNrealestate.com • Toll Free: 888-839-2142 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
2) 3.96 acre lot with woods, creek, w/o, great views of Nolan Valley. Ideal for cabin or permanent home with privacy, scenery, and wildlife. $56,900
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1) 3.82 acre lot with woods, creek, w/o, great views of Nolan Valley. Ideal for cabin or permanent home with privacy, scenery, and wildlife. $54,900
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208 ashburn st., lanesboro
$104,900
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2.7 acres • City limits • Private • Wooded • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Vinyl siding • W/o lower level • Gorgeous setting
$194,500
Awesome location near Good Earth Village on dead end road. 5.85 acres with approved building site. Mature trees, just off hard surface road and privacy. Build your dream house and enjoy the scenery of the abundance of wildlife roaming the property.
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2 Acres in City Limits • 4 Large Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Sauna • Main Floor Laundry • Formal Living and Dining • Open Floor Plan • Wood Floors • Large Family Room • Rec Room • Wet Bar • Updated Kitchen • Walk-out • Deck • Patio • Covered Porch • 25x52 Shop w/Heat and Air • 12x52 Building • 14x20 Garden Shed w/Cement Floor • 2+ Heated Attached Garage • New Roof, Furnace, Air and Water Heater • Mature Trees • Wildlife • Great Views • Private
Bedrooms • 2 baths • Formal living room• Formal dining room • Wood floors • 2 decks • Family room with fireplace • 2 car garage • Remodeled kitchen
Residential building site located on large corner lot on cul-desac. Established neighborhood - excellent building site.
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301 e. Farmer St., Spring valley $92,500
26070 old Shady wood drive, Spring Valley • $47,900
524 high St. Spring valley $18,900
Old SV Mutual Insurance building. Great property for multiple businesses. The whole building has been totally cleaned out. The upper level could be renovated into apartments or used for additional storage. The main floor is 7,285 square feet of finished office space, conference rooms, men and ladies 1/2 baths, a break room, kitchen and several office rooms. Appraised in 2013 for $285,000!
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117 n. Broadway ave., Spring valley $139,900 PRICE REDUCTION
18529 160th St., Spring Valley • $219,900
8.92 acres on hard surface road. Partially fenced, 36x50 garage/shed, NEW 40x80 pole shed w/finished interior and also includes a room for an office, 1/2 bath, electrical, heated, workbenches, cement floor and approach. Great building for many uses with ample area for storage and large enough to park a motor home or semi-truck. The 36x50 garage is half cemented and the storage space is rocked. Black top circle drive for easy access in and out of the property. The 3 bdrm home has been updated w/new wood stove in family room, laminate, neutral carpet & hdwd floors throughout. SELLER OFFERING $8,000 KITCHEN ALLOWANCE
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(507) 346-2060 Cell: (507) 951-2071 Toll-Free: (888) 835-8141
715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com
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401 Hillcrest St. e, LAneSboRo
Affordable & Adorable. 2 bedroom ranch home with open floor plan. Updated kitchen. Full bath with tile floor. 880 SqFt two car garage with workshop. Large yard. $60,000
Hard to find! 75+ Acres farm. American Four Square home, original woodwork, wood floors, built in hutch, large eat in kitchen, main floor bedroom, bath and laundry. Approx 52 acres crop land, 10 acres woods, and balance pasture.
Step into this new renovation & select your finishes. Whether you are looking for a get-a-way or a permanent stay, this property has many advantages! 3 bedrm 2 bath, vaulted ceilings, 2 car att garage, and the ability to have it your way! $149,900
608 River St. SW, CHAtFIeLD 3 bedroom well kept home with many updates. Generous living space, main floor laundry & bedrooms. Lower level has been remodeled with family room, egress window & full bath. New roof (2014). Great yard with storage shed & garden space. $109,900
40 5th St. ne, HARMony Very well kept 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home. Numerous updates inside & out. Partially finished lower level with family room plus storage. 1 car garage plus storage shed. $95,000 140 1st Ave. Se, HARMony
311 e Fillmore, MAbeL
Cottage style 4 bedroom home. roof, windows, furnace & C/A 2011. Main floor bathroom & bedrooms. Upstairs has 2 large bedrooms with large closets. 2 car det garage. $99,900
Like new, 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with open concept. Bright & sunny, 2 patios & on dead end street. CA, in floor heat & forced air. Don’t miss this opportunity! $79,900
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1015 Ridge Rd. S, PReSton
3 bedroom home on South Hill. Open floor plan, hardwood floors. Step saving kitchen with tile floors. Finished LL walk out. Att 1 car garage. Plus heated work shop with overhead doors. 3 +/- acres. $164,900 Additional land available up to 10 acres call for details.
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Lots on South Hill, PReSton: City Limits, City Utilities Lot A) 4 acres mostly wooded, great buildable site $40,000 Lot B) Just over half acre lot $29,900 Lot C) Just over half acre lot $29,900
FARM • LAneSboRo OUTDOORSMAN’S DREAM. 157 Acres. Custom built. 5 bedroom home offering privacy. 3 car attached garage. Pole barn, shop, and shed. Hay ground, open prairie, and woods & wild flowers with scenic views & wildlife galore!
100 Coffee St., LAneSboRo Great location for a boutique or office. Updates include: windows, doors, shingles, rain gutters, circuit breaker, furnace, hot water heater, half bath, & wall AC . Hanging sign post from front of building ready for your sign!
Centrally located on the corner of Main & Center St in the heart of Harmony! Historic brick building features original tin ceiling and wood floors. Doors, windows, CA, wiring, and lighting in 2004. HE furnace w/air cleaner & rubber membrane roof all in 2011. Zone commercial.
110 e Hwy 52, CAnton Affordable 2 bedroom home easy to keep & enjoy, with deck and good sized 1 car det garage with extra storage space. Deep lot with stone fireplace borders country. Cheaper than rent, call today! $53,900
330 2nd Ave. Se, HARMony Cheaper than Rent! Two bedroom. Plus lower level office, family room. Vinyl siding, central air, updated electrical. Appliances included. Storage shed. $44,900
22735 Hickory Rd., LAneSboRo
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A beautiful private setting to enjoy the wooded rolling countryside views. Tastefully updated this 2 story home has many updates and 2 newer additions, offering a comfortable yet spacious home.
eXCePtIonAL LoCAtIon on US HWy 52. 60 x 80 building, built in 2005. Includes office, reception & bathroom area. Shop area is 4224 sq ft. with infrared heat & NEW -used oil burner system. 24 x 24 loft area above office. Asphalt parking area for approx. 50 vehicles. (3) 12 W x 14 H overhead doors. 16 ft sidewalls.
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Move in condition 2 bedroom home with updated paint, floorings, and finished basement. Generous cabinets & storage space. Attached insulated 2 car garage. Wrap around deck with nice lot.
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Custom built ranch home with 3 bedrooms, features open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, 2 fireplaces, master bedroom en suite. LL finished. 900 SqFt garage with loft storage. Wooded lot, Forestville.
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$149,900 311 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD #4057107
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 baths • 0.33 Acre • Private backyard • Brand new kitchen • Remodeled baths • New flooring • Fireplace • Vinyl windows • Upgraded Appliances • Steel siding • Deck • Storage shed • Close to School
TIM DANIELSON
E-mail: homes@timdanielson.com www.timdanielson.com 272 Main St. North Chatfield MN 55923 Ph: 867-9100 Cell: 259-9110
ELCOR Realty Co.
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
REAL ESTATE
• 3 Bedrooms • Study • 3 Baths • Walkout • 3,032 sq. ft. • Open layout • Main floor living • Finished lower level • 2 fireplaces • Plenty of storage • Finished 2 car garage • Quality windows • Upgraded trim • Appliance allowance • Still time to pick out colors, cabinets, trim & flooring!
MAIN FLOOR LIVING
ACREAGE CLOSE IN WITH CITY UTILITIES
WONDERFUL HORSE SET-UP 11 ACRES
$159,900
416 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD
• 2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car garage • 1510 sq. ft. • Open layout • 9’ Ceilings • Paneled doors • Gas fireplace • Private covered patio • No steps • No lawn mowing or snow removal
REAL ESTATE
NEW LISTING
SOLD
$174,900 303 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD #4057650
• 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
NEW TOWNHOME UNDER CONSTRUCTION
NEW PRICE
EVERYTHING ON MAIN LEVEL
are you at least 55 years or Better, HanDICaPPeD or DIsaBleD?
REAL ESTATE
LIKE NEW - ONE LEVEL TOWNHOME!
OFFICE SPACE for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 4 to 6 employees. Cost $335/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn- x
Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o
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
(in the 507 area)
Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Do you need storage while in the process of moving? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x
For rent in fountain. 2 bedroom apartment in a fourplex. Please call 507268-4468. r12/15tfn- o
FOR RENT
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2 Bedroom house in Harmony. 1 car detached garage. Call James 507251-2647. r22,29,5- o
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PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Call Us First! Living expenses, Housing, Medical and continued support afterwards. Choose Adoptive Family of Your Choice. Call 24/7. ADOPT CONNECT 1-866-9511860 (Void in IL & IN) (MCN)
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#4057791
340 HWY 52 N, FOUNTAIN
• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Built in 1950 • 1.8 acres • Main floor living • Paneled doors • Hardwood floors • Steel roof • Master suite with walk-in closet & private bath • Vinyl siding • Multiple outbuildings
CHARACTER GALORE
RENOVATED 1915 CRAFTSMAN STYLE HOME
$209,900 26114 JASMINE DRIVE, FOUNTAIN #4057272
• 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath •1994 Ranch • 2 Car garage • Spectacular view • Box stalls • Pole shed (36’ x 60’) • Pole shed (24’ x 60’) • Loafing/hay shed • Separate pastures • Secluded setting • Chatfield schools
UPDATES GALORE IN THIS STUNNING COUNTRY RETREAT!
NEW PRICE
$59,900 515 1ST AVE SW, HARMONY
#4057740
• 2 Bedroom • Main floor laundry • 2,030 sq. ft. • Updated kitchen & bath • Hardwood floors • Ceramic tile • Vinyl siding • Replacement windows • Great starter home or ideal for the one downsizing
$62,900 508 JEREMIAH ST SE, PRESTON
• 2 Bedrooms • Den • Full basement • Patio • New roof & windows • Very Economical • 2 Car garage plus extra off street parking • Well maintained • Move-in condition
CATTLE/HORSE/HUNTING
77 ACRE FARM
$349,900 31310 GAELIC ROAD, LANESBORO #4058134
• 4 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Upgraded foundation • New roof • Vinyl siding • Good well & septic • Numerous outbuildings for multipurpose • 2 ponds • Fenced pasture • Excellent hunting
#4054717
313 FILLMORE ST W, PRESTON
#4057011
• 4 Bedrooms • 2 baths • 2 Car Garage • Built-ins • New windows • Open staircase • Gas fireplace • Original woodwork & hardwood floors • Leaded windows • New appliances • Totally remodeled kitchen & baths
TOWNHOME LOTS CHATFIELD ORCHARD RIDGE LOTS – BANK OWNED 2 Walkout townhome lots with private backyards. This upscale neighborhood is on a paved dead end road with city utilities. Only $20,000/each.
385 HARRISON ST, LEWISTON
10512 55TH ST SE, EYOTA LD
• 3 BedroomsSO • Hobby Farm • Attached garage
18379 COUNTY 102, LD CHATFIELD SO
• Possible 5 bedroom • 2 Baths • 3,309 sq. ft.
LD • 3 Bedroom •SO Updated bath • Nice private setting
For more information on these listings and others visit...
www.timdanielson.com
#4057271
• 3 Bedroom • 2 bath • Original woodwork • 9’ ceilings • Paneled doors • Built-ins • Loaded with hardwood floors • Pocket door • Replacement windows • Newer roof • Upgraded furnace & central air
SOLD
35710 290TH ST, LANESBORO
8.53 ACRES
$99,900
$147,500
14625 COUNTY RD 142 SE, DOVER
$319,900 #4052958
• 2 Bedrooms • 3 Baths •, 4,200 sq. ft. • Blacktop Road • Fully finished • Exposed log walls throughout • 2 Fireplaces • 2 Decks • Patio • Country kitchen with granite tops, ceramic tile, new appliances • Master suite in loft area with private deck, 26’ vaulted ceilings • Garage (25’x40’) • Insulated & finished shed (30’x40’)
LOTS AND ACREAGES FOR SALE PRESTON – Carimona Township – Two wooded parcels containing approximately 21 acres. Ideal building site or weekend cabin site. Excellent hunting and recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiasts. #4056711 $89,900. CHATFIELD – APPROVED BUILDING SITE (37.01 acres) along a hard surface road only 12 miles Southeast of Rochester. This parcel is heavily wooded and sits high on the hill overlooking the Root River valley. Excellent hunting! #4050564 $189,900. FOUNTAIN – Large level lot (132’ x 300’) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 RACINE – Lyman’s Second Subdivision. Located in newer development on cul-de-sac street with city utilities, choice of builder and covenant controlled. Hurry only 3 lots available. Prices starting at $19,900.
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services TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR: Foreign and domestic, auto & light truck. 3 year, 100,000 mile warranty. Call for prices. Brown’s Tire, Battery, & Transmission. Rushford 507-864-2969 or 1-888-864-7049. v17eow-o
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Scheevel and Sons, Inc. (507) 765-4756 Precision Laser Excavating
Specialties: Ponds, Waterways, Terraces, Driveways, Building Sites and More. Ron (507-273-9796), Aaron (507-272-3923), Eric, & Nate Scheevel 17057 Kind Rd. • Preston, MN Rochester, MN 866-657-4910 www.valleyfeatherlite.com
103 20th St. NE, Stewartville, MN ~
Just off Hwy 63
• 7' x 20' Stock • 24' Show Stock • 7' x 24' Stock • 16' Goose Neck Stock • 500 Gallon Fuel Trailer • Car Bumper Pull • 17' Alum. Flatbed • USED FeatHerlite trailerS: • 8'x24' Stock • Bobcat S650 • Bobcat 2200 Utility Vehicle • Bobcat T190
services Danielle’s consignment boutique has a new convenient location! Located in the Golf Headquarters building on Highway 63 South in Rochester, one mile South of Walmart. Buying and selling ladies purses, shoes, and accessories. 507206-6575. www.daniellesshoes.com. s8,15,22,29- x Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements. Same day service. DOT & truck inspection available. Hi-Tech Rebuilders, Rushford. 507-864-7440 or 507-459-1504. v11tfn- o
• 16' Bumper Stock • 7'6" x 32' Stock • Kiefer Flatbeds Stock 112 Featherlite Enclosed
• Bobcat S205 w/cab • Bobcat 863 w/cab • CAT 272C • Dieci TeleHandlers in Stock • Bobcat T650 w/cab
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FARM Machinery Consignment Sale, Mon., Jan. 19, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. Consign early by Jan. 5, 2015 for complete advertising. No Small Items, Tires or Pallet Items Accepted After Friday, Jan. 9. Gilbert’s Sale Yard, LLC, 641-398-2218. 2 Mi. N. of Floyd, IA On Hwy. 218. Tractor House Internet Bidding Available. www. gilbertsaleyard.com (MCN)
Horse Sale: Belle Plaine Western Exchange, Belle Plaine, IA. Next Scheduled Sale: Saturday, January 10, 2015. Tack 10:00 a.m., Horses immediately following. Sale 2nd Saturday of every month. Upcoming Sales: February 14, and March 14, 2015. Check out our website for details and sale results: www. westernexchange.com; Info/To Consign: 319-444-2320; email: bpwe@netins.net (MCN) ALFALFA/GRASS HAY 3’x3’x8’ plus sm. sq’s 50#, No rain, 507-421-6050
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Fillmore County Weather Forecast December 29
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
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Monday, December 29, 2014
The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County
A thirteenth month that means our best prices of the year!
“Decemuary” At Drury’s, you’ll SAVE on the finest selection of quality furniture in southern Minnesota!
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