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Karen Brown addresses the Fillmore County Commissioners from a different perspective at her last meeting as acting county coordinator. Brown’s retirement is effective January 1, 2014 as replacement Bobbie Vickerman assumes her position. Photo by Mitchell Walbridge
County commissioners agree to 36 month phone agreement By Mitchell Walbridge mitchell@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Retiring County Coordinator Karen Brown addressed the Fillmore County Commissioners from a different seat at their December 24 meeting. Brown sat before the commissioners while addressing them at her final county board meeting as county coordinator. In her address, Brown suggested that the commissioners enter into a 36 month agreement with CenturyLink for Primary Rate Interface (PRI) to replace the courthouse’s T1 telephone service. This would allow to update for a digital connection. Currently, the monthly expense
is $1,356.13 plus $17.50 per month for a Direct Inward Dial feature. The proposed new agreement would only be $798.51 per month for the 36 month agreement period and Direct Inward Dial would be free for the first 100 included numbers. There would be an initial one-time charge of $277 with the new agreement however. Brown’s calculations show that savings per month would be $575.12 or $6,901.44 per year. Although there was another option for a 60 month agreement at $723.51 per month, Brown still recommended the commissioners follow through with the 36 month option. One of the concerns brought
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up by Commissioner Duane Bakke was the caller ID feature that comes with the phone service. Bakke stated he was concerned that county employees within the courthouse may screen calls and choose not to answer if they didn’t feel like talking to certain individuals. Brown stated that she believed employees not answering the phone was highly doubtful. “We’re public servants, what we do is serve people,” Brown said. The caller ID feature will be utilized as a blockade against telemarketers and as a security feature in dealing with threatening callers. The commissioners approved the 36 month agreement, but See COUNTY Page 9
One of several hot topics of the evening, the council again addressed the 2014 budget and levy at length at the Monday, December 23 meeting. The budget sub-committee and city staff had worked together and recommended a 2.02 percent increase earlier this year. At the December 9 meeting, Councilor Vern Bunke instead put forth a motion, which passed in a 3-2 vote, to direct city staff to prepare a budget at a 5 percent reduction from last year’s levy. “There are a lot of issues that we’re unsure about,” noted City Administrator Steve Sarvi. “Our recommendation is to stick with proposed 2.02 percent levy increase.” Mayor Hallum, a vehement opponent of the 5 percent reduction added, “I support staff’s recommendation. I will
not vote to approve below 0 percent. I will not budget via hatchet.” Discussion continued as Bunke poured through a series of funds, seeking current balances and opportunities for revenue or savings. “The point is, and the reason I said what I said, is that staff could achieve a 5 percent reduction, is because our fund balances are healthy. We’ve gotten a lot accomplished without so much excess. I’m not saying we need to budget by the ax every year, but if there’s any possible way to try and save the taxpayers’ money, that’s our duty. We are trying, as a team, to do the best possible job that we can and I feel the $37,000 reduction is doable. I think they’ve shown it.” See RUSHFORD Page 2
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Budget and levy approved by Fillmore Central School Board By Jade Sexton jade@fillmorecountyjournal.com
The Fillmore Central School Board approved the budget for the 2014-2015 school year, as well as the 2013 payable 2014 tax levy, at the regular board meeting on December 18. There was an increase in the levy of 24.32 percent, a difference of more than $300,000. Superintendent Richard Keith explained the reason for the difference is mandated health and safety projects. “The history of Health and
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Safety money requested was around $200,000,” said Keith. “It usually stays pretty steady. Last year we had very little in the Health and Safety budget.” Keith realizes that the increase looks like a lot, but noted that there were no Health and Safety projects last year. This year, there are two major projects that the district was required by the state to do. One was a fire alarm project at the high school and the elementary which was more than $200,000. The other was See FC SCHOOL Page 7
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the community has evolved into. We think this represents Continued from Page 1 the best way to spread these City Clerk Kathy Zacher things out and accomplish what suggested that it wasn’t that we need to.” simple, as balances are shifted “We’ve got a good course around to hit the budget tar- going with us getting our fund get. According to Zacher, a 5 balances healthy,” added Honpercent reduction, when all is sey. “I’d like to see us continue factored in, will likely be a near on that, on our evolution of $52,000. “At some point, you getting healthy. We’re still not have to say, ‘It costs too much.’ back to where we need to be.” At some point, you have to bite “There’s a big difference in the bullet.” doing what we can do and The city has several massive doing what we should do,” projects underway and several added Hallum. Ultimately the in the near future, including council adopted no increase the state Highway 43 project. for the 2014 cycle, passing the The city has spent the last six $740,000 levy by a 3-2 vote. years since the flood rebound- Bunke and Colbenson were ing and rebuilding its fund bal- opposed. ances. “The way I see it, what The budget discussion lead are we putting at risk in the into a recommendation from future?” asked Councilor Mark city staff to reconsider a motion Honsey. “We don’t always stay made in March to end the partoff the front page like I’d like, time position of Public Works but I think we’re doing a good employee Curt Courrier. At the job. I can support a 0 percent time, the motion made allowed increase.” Courrier to continue working “There’s some squish,” in his current post for the city responded Bunke. “It depends until December 31, 2013. With on management over the next that date rapidly approaching, year. While it might seem dras- staff made a last ditch effort to tic, I see enough areas where we reinstate Courrier, but at fullcan work with this. I appreciate time, citing the workload as your work on this. We have justification. done good things and we’re Having nine months to going to continue to do good plan, Councilor Bunke noted things. We can do good things that the city should be able to with a 5 percent reduction.” replace the workload with sea “My concern if we lower the sonal, part-time help. “I don’t levy, and I’m a taxpayer, I’d discount Curt’s work, not a love to see it lower, is our over- nickel’s worth, but the work reliance on LGA. If it’s cut, that needs to be done can be and it has been in the past, my done by lower cost labor. All concern is what services would across America we’ve seen busihave to be cut. And it would ness do this. Productivity is up be dramatically because of the and they cut, cut, cut. I don’t nature of the thing. People are see why Rushford should be going to see spikes and we like any different. “I’m suggesting to keep it as level as possible, that we live by that. There’s no trending in the right direction reason to talk about it anymore,” so you’re not going to whipsaw he continued. people.” “We’re going to save money,” “I don’t know what’s com- added Councilor Roger Coling,” he continued. “You know, benson. I keep hearing, and maybe I’m “No, you won’t,” quipped taking this personally; the bud- Honsey, noting unemployment get isn’t mine. It isn’t staff’s. It’s costs, the workload, and the yours to accomplish the things hiring of a seasonal employee.
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“So we don’t throw good money after bad, I make a motion that we advance Curt Courrier to full-time.” After three calls for a second, Mayor Hallum seconded it himself. The vote was 3-2 opposed and the motion failed. In other news, the city has approved a revolving flood loan request of $94,653 for Jessie Street Java & Feller Properties to assist in funding for a coffee shop and two upstairs apartments at 114 and 116 West Jessie Street. The city had agreed earlier this year to allow the Economic Development Authority (EDA) to act as a gap financer to move the project along. Recent appraisal of property came in at a lesser value than expected, limiting the amount that the bank could lend for the project. Due to the appraisal outcome, Fellers submitted a new gap financing request that reflected increased costs. According to the EDA, the increased costs were mainly due to meeting plumbing and electrical codes for the building improvements, which have been extensive. Recalculated projections and a revised business plan will allow the city to continue as a gap financer while remaining under the 40 percent cost ceiling. The loan terms on the $246,223 final project include and the bank at 45.85 percent of funding ($112,884 at 5.15 percent over 20 years with a five year balloon), equity at 15.71 percent ($38,686), and the EDA at 38.44 percent ($94,653 @ 5 percent, 20 year amortization, 10 year balloon). The EDA financing will also include one year deferral, with interest start date of January 1, 2015 and payments start of February 1, 2015. “We need to get them started up, let them get their feet under them, and help them to be successful,” noted Bunke. “This is a viable opportunity. It can be successful.” Another EDA project, GForce Ink, came to the end of forbearance on November 1, but has not yet made the $5,064.57 payment that was due. However, the first ACH payment was drawn on December 1 and will continue as authorized. A 90-day provisional forbearance extension will be granted to GForce with three stipulations, including repayment, as soon as possible and prior to February 28. If the payment is not made within 90 days, the debt to the EDA will be re-amortized. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, January 13, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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C ommentary Budget deal politically a step forward, yet underwhelming By Karen Reisner Congress has managed to disappoint once again. Sure, the deal is politically significant in that they managed to find bi-partisan common ground and finally pass a budget which will fund the government through March 2015. Passing a budget is a basic responsibility of Congress Karen Reisner and hasn’t been accomplished in Washington since 2010. It is disappointing that they were able to find so little common ground. That being said, it is better than the alternative which would have been continued governing from crisis to crisis and possibly even another government shut down. The budget deal, while providing some stability, does next to nothing to deal with the long term fiscal problems we face as Americans. Rep. Paul Ryan (R) suggested they have to make the divided government that they have work, but he didn’t see any chance for a grand bargain. The message I heard was that it is not worth the effort to try. Ryan and Senator Patty Murray (D) worked together to come to a budget agreement the majority could live with. Senator Murray related that the deal showed compromise is not a dirty word. The budget agreement sets spending slightly higher by restoring some defense and discretionary spending cut by the sequester. Some Republicans were not pleased with the spending increases and many were not convinced that the savings targeted to offset the spending would actually happen. The Democrats didn’t get the extension in unemployment benefits for the long term unemployed that they Editorial Cartoon
wanted. This falling short of what each side wants is the definition of compromise. One upside to the budget deal is the time and energy Congress should have in the next few years to deal with a multitude of other issues standing in the way of progress. These issues have been put on the back burner while fighting again and again about the budget. Of course, politicians will have to find a little time between raising money and campaigning for reelection. Secondly, the economy may do better when not being affected by the fits and starts of Congress. Maybe Congress should be paid on commission. I read a few days ago that research has shown that children will eat their fruits and vegetables when they get a monetary incentive for eating them. Maybe Congressional pay should be contingent on productivity. They seem to have an aversion to the hard work of give and take to get a deal both sides can live with. It takes courage and effort to compromise while spouting their moral superiority to their base takes little effort. The greatest downside with the passage of this budget deal is the pass it gives Congress to continue to postpone the hard decisions. Now our politicians have little incentive to deal with the long term fiscal problems for another couple of years, after the midterm elections. During this delay our debt will continue to grow, more baby boomers will retire, and pressure on the solvency of Social Security and Medicare will increase. Until these long term structural problems are dealt with, the credit worthiness of the country is at risk. The Simpson-Bowles commission released a framework to deal with the country’s long term fiscal problems three years ago. Few in Congress or the administration
had the courage to support the plan which would certainly be unpopular with much of the public, but it would have been a giant step to reverse the fiscal slide we have been on. The plan had significant increases in revenue through tax reform and changes to entitlement programs to keep them viable for years to come without bankrupting the country. A 15 cent gas tax increase had been proposed to improve an aging infrastructure. Our infrastructure is deteriorating. We are falling behind other industrialized countries on education outcomes. It is important to invest in research and development to be competitive globally. One example, European weather forecasting is superior to the ours. Entitlements (Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid) if not addressed will soon swallow up the federal budget and leave nothing for discretionary spending. As these programs expand, as they certainly will, the portion of the pie left for everything else shrinks. The cost of most everything is increasing; most likely interest rates will increase and put further pressure on the budget in coming years. Even with a restructuring of the entitlement programs, it is only reasonable that there also will need to be increases in revenue. Investments have to be paid for. Our economy has been improving despite the foot dragging by Congress and that will help increase revenue. There are a trillion plus dollars of loopholes in our federal tax system including credits and deductions. Special interests lobby to protect every one of them. Some are surely wasteful spending. The prescription of tax reform and reasonable changes to entitlements will be hard to swallow, so the disease is allowed to flourish. This budget deal is like treating lung cancer with cough medicine. The public has to give Con-
gress the license to make the hard choices. To put our fiscal future on a healthy path there will be some sacrifice required by most all Americans. Nothing holds our system of government back more than the “purist” ideal. Purist political philosophies that are hard left or hard right and inflexible only gum up the works. In the end the only thing that will get the support of the public and will pass Congress is a bargain that blends political philosophies on both sides. Doing nothing or very little can not continue to be an option. Whether or not you think the size of the federal government is too big, the status quo is not viable. With this small deal members had to talk to the other side, which is in itself a positive step. In another couple of months we’ll have to suffer through another political fight over raising the debt ceiling. And, on it goes. We can only hope Congress makes a New Year’s resolution to work together for the good of the country. Trust and confidence in the federal government has eroded in the last decade. The legacy of the 113th Congress will be that it was the least productive, most ineffecWykoff school ... To the Editor, I totally concur with the letter by Lynn Kidd in the December 23 edition regarding the closing of the school in Wykoff. I served from 1999-06 at principal/ teacher at St. John Lutheran in Wykoff. We were very appreciative of the excellent working relationship St. John school had with the Kingsland staff in Wykoff and the district. Among the services we received were: bus pick-up and delivery at the school; involvement in the Title I program, band and basketball program, and use of the “old school gym” for musical
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tive in history. Minimum Wage It is historically very low. If the federal minimum wage had been increased over the last 45 years at the same rate of increase as the cost of living, it would be at about $10.50 per hour. The federal minimum wage is now $7.25 per hour. The first enactment of the minimum wage was in the 1930s. For several decades now the rich are getting richer and the poor are getting poorer and that divide is accelerating. Today low paid workers are subsidized by the government through a variety of programs. If the minimum wage was raised upward toward $10 per hour, it would surely hurt some small businesses. Some economists believe it would boost the economy because low income workers tend to spend most all they earn. Others argue raising the minimum wage would mean a cut in hours for workers or a slow down in hiring. Over the last several years during a weak job market, workers have been forced to accept a low wage. Nineteen states have went ahead and set a higher minimum wage than the federal government. Minnesota may look at setting a minimum wage higher than the federal minimum this next session. and drama productions by our students and families. IF this decision to close the school stands, this will have a negative effect upon the Wykoff community and St. John Lutheran School. In my professional opinion, the facilities are certainly very useable and in the best interests to keep this as a grade 4-8 middle school. I hope and pray that this decision be reversed and the school remain in Wykoff, keeping the promise that was made when Kingsland was created. John V. Boll Preston, MN
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credit card breach, as has been discussed in the media, if this was a crime committed on an international level, the means to pursue any legal action become far less. And, at this point, the Target Corporation doesn’t know who breached their system. I think the biggest lesson to be learned in this entire situation is that less is more. The less information you make available to those who seek to commit these types of crimes, the more secure your identity and financial situation. Stocks vs. Houses Yes, the Target Corporation stock price has held pretty strong throughout this credit card crisis during what could possibly be the worst time of year to have such news break -- during the Christmas shopping rush of the fourth quarter. But, this credit card breach, my friends, is exactly why I will always endorse purchasing real estate instead of publicly traded stocks. When you buy shares of a company, you are investing in a lot of variables. What if there is another “cooking the books” scandal (like Enron)? What if there is a change in leadership that takes a company down the wrong path (like J.C. Penney)? Back in 2008, when the financial crisis was building like a pressure cooker, shares of Circuit City were dropping to record lows. It seemed like a good buy if you didn’t know
Operation: Target By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal Cell: 507-251-5297 jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com Please forgive me in advance of the overuse of the word TARGET, but there is a bit of irony in the fact that over 40 million consumers spending money with the Target Corporation became victims Jason Sethre of a “targeted” credit card breach. This entire situation brings to light so many angles to consider, but I will merely touch the surface of each of those thoughts that popped in my head once I heard the news. Our Exposure In some ways, we are all guilty of exposing ourselves to identity theft and this particular credit card breach. Years ago, we lobbied for the option of being placed on a “DO NOT CALL LIST” so we wouldn’t be harassed by telemarketing firms. Many consumers expressed concerns about how telemarketers were invading their private lives, usually
around supper time, and there were many salespeople who were pushy and even obnoxious. There was a good reason for creating a “DO NOT CALL LIST” -- to protect consumers. So, why, today, do we showcase our cell phone numbers, birth dates, kids’ pictures, family pictures, place of employment, academic credentials, and much, much more on Facebook.com, Linkedin.com, and many other networking websites? Even if you are not linked or friends with other people, your information is out there for anyone to find and utilize in any manner. If you’ve seen the weekly TV show “Catfish,” you know just what I am talking about. Someone can steal your identity and run with it, acquiring credit cards in your name, and so much more. And, with technology at our fingertips, more would-be criminals have entered the game. It is easier to get away with crimes as a result of the Internet. Local police departments are flooded with calls throughout the nation from consumers ripped off by scams on Craigslist.org every single day. It’s a fact of life we need to be aware of as we utilize technology and connect with people we don’t know. With the Target Corporation
what the future would hold. There is no more Circuit City. By the end of 2009, all 567 retail stores were gone. Best Buy and Blockbuster have fallen into the same hole, and shareholders can’t help but to question if or how they will rebound. From 1994 to 1998, I served as the secretary of a 15-member stock market investment group. I was vested just the same as all other members of the group. We worked together to evaluate stocks and then pooled our money together to buy shares of common stock directly from corporations like AFLAC, McDonald’s, PepsiCo, Zurn, and Pfizer. And, even though when our group dissolved, all of us walked away with net gains, I still felt a bit uneasy about the risks we were taking all along. Maybe I was the only one in our group who felt that way. With that said, home buyers can control when and where they buy a property. They can even have an influence on how much they pay for a property. My take has always been to not get too emotionally attached. Make decisions based on what makes sense for your budget in conjunction with what other properties are selling for in the market. And, after you purchase a property, you can make it better and more valuable. A little paint and carpet go a long way. If you are looking to make a sound investment in something that will grow
in value as you grow older, contact one of the realtors in this newspaper and they will help you find what you are looking for. To me, a house is more than a home; it’s an investment. As “Rich Dad, Poor Dad” author Robert Kiyosaki said in his book, “You make money when you buy a property, not when you sell it.” Keep that in mind. Buying Local Lastly, the Target Corporation credit card breach brings to light the value and importance of shopping local. The Target Corporation is so big that they don’t know where the breach was coming from. With over 361,000 employees working at 1,921 locations, if this was an “inside job” as speculated, the Target Corporation is a big enough company that this could become as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack. Again, officials at the Target Corporation do not know exactly where the breach occurred, but I’m sure we’ll hear more about it in the coming days. My point is that your locallyowned “mom and pop” businesses in our small rural communities know what is going on in their businesses. The odds of a scam developing are very unlikely because small staff sizes make it very easy to pinpoint a culprit. So, shopping local is another way you can look at protecting yourself from identity theft and fraud. I would challenge you to disagree.
Kingsland Superintendent McDonald discusses proposed one site location ments. Kingsland has been recognized nationally in media for their educational programs and implementations, as well as state wide and locally. The district has hosted teams of teachers from other districts, all eager to tour their facilities and meet with faculty because they feel Kingsland is the best and they can learn
Kingsland has racked up is quite impressive, especially for a public school in a rural area. For example, they are the first school in southeastern Minnesota to offer an in-house Associates of Arts Program, offering 86 college credits to qualified juniors and seniors; just one of their many academic achieve-
By Jackie Horsman Over the past few years, Kingsland has been a school that has made leaps and bounds in the academic realm. It is now considered by many to be one of the most progressive and cutting edge schools in Minnesota, as well as a model for schools across the US. The list of accolades
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from the academic advances the school has made. Superintendent John McDonald, along with the Kingsland School Board, believes one of the next steps for Kingsland to achieve academic growth is to move to a one site school. He explains that the process towards that decision began in October of 2011 when the district’s strategic plan was discussed. (All districts have a strategic plan that is updated/changed every few years so they do not become complacent and they are able to continue to grow.) McDonald says over 100 people were part of the process at that time; members of the district, the school community, business leaders, etc. The focus of the plan is explained as “Kingsland Public Schools is
committed to an academically rich environment through the integration of 21st Century skills.” The superintendent shared the strategic objectives that derived from meetings with community and school members that were set in March 2012. The goals are academically aggressive and range from attracting and obtaining highly effective teachers to identifying and assisting underachieving students. The strategic plan lists “Facilities that match our educational needs.”, however McDonald admits that there was no discussion of a one site school with the public who were in attendance. Instead, he says, the board used See KINGSLAND Page 13
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Obituaries Gesina J. Brueggeman Gesina J. Brueggeman, 95, of Peterson, Minn., formerly of Wykoff, Minn., passed away December 19, 2013, at her home in Peterson. Gesina Jeanette Simonson was born at rural Kiester, Minn., on Gesina J. May 16, 1918, Brueggeman the daughter of John and Martha (Johnson) Simonson. She went to a country school through 8th grade and briefly attended high school at Thompson, Iowa, before extended illness forced her to drop out. As a young girl, she drove a horse drawn cart to catechism classes at Trinity Lutheran Church, rural Kiester, which is where she first met her future husband, Gordon Cox. Her first job was as a housekeeper and nanny for the Branstad family in Lake Mills, Iowa, a job that she later gave up to work as a waitress in a Lake Mills restaurant where the pay was better at $2.50 per week. Gordon and Gesina were married on November 4, 1939, in Mason City, Iowa. They farmed in the Kiester and Clarks Grove areas before moving to Wykoff in 1953. Gordon was a farmer/ranch-
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er who primarily raised Hereford cattle and horses. Gesina worked on the farm as well, and eventually got back into the restaurant business. She operated the Corner Café in Wykoff during the 60’s, and later was offered a job at the First State Bank of Wykoff, where she worked until retirement. Gordon died on May 26, 1971. On September 17, 1972, she married Floyd Brueggeman in Wykoff. She was happily married for more than 30 years to each of her two husbands. Floyd died on January 29, 2008. Gesina enjoyed handcrafts and turned out beautiful items, including knitted sweaters, Afghans, crocheted tablecloths, and many quilts. She took up golfing late in life with her friend Opal, and for several years they also had a booth at Art in the Park in Lanesboro, where they sold embroidered dish towels and pillow cases, crocheted work, and hand painted Christmas ornaments. She was a humble and gentle person, always ready to help a neighbor. Survivors include a son, Marlyn (Jundong Song) Cox of Winnipeg and Peterson, Minn.; and a daughter, Sylvia (Jeff) Passow, of Peterson; granddaughters, Sarah (Roger) Bearbower of Rushford, Minn., Anna (Bruce) Nelson of Wykoff, Minn.; grandsons, DeLane Horning of Peterson and Greg (Shannon) Cox of Aurora, Colo.; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husbands; a son, Dennis Cox; three sisters and six brothers; and an infant grandson. The funeral was on Thursday, December 26, 2013, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wykoff with Rev. Becky Timm officiating. Burial was at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in rural Kiester. Merlin J. Hoiness Merlin J. Hoiness, 96, of Harmony, Minn. died Thursday, December 19 at Harmony Health Care in Harmony. Merlin was born November 3, 1917, in Harmony to Edward and Jane Hoiness. He was raised Merlin J. Hoiness in the Harmony area and attended Harmony High School. On May 14, 1941 Merlin was united in marriage with Zola Bates at the Methodist Church in Decorah, Iowa. In 1936, Merlin along with some of his brothers worked at the Creamery and Locker Plant that his Father started in Harmony. Merlin processed beef and was a buttermaker. In the early 1950’s Merlin developed and sold a frozen food product called “Harmony Brand pre-cooked Meatballs in brown gravy”, which he sold to grocery stores and restaurants in southeastern Minnesota.
Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips! After the Creamery was sold, Merlin worked in Harold Johnson’s grocery store and his own grocery store until it was sold in 1965. In 1965, he along with his friend Bill Peterson, built and patented a portable ice fishing shelter and convinced the Harmony EDA to build a manufacturing plant. Merlin became a purchasing agent for several years. The ice fishing shelter was manufactured along with other items and evolved into the beginning of HECO, which still operates today. In 1975, Merlin managed the Harmony IGA store with his son Jim. He retired from the store in 1981 and started Norsland Lefse with the help of Zola and son Phillip. They made and sold Norsland Lefse all over the United States. Norsland was sold and still operates today in Rushford, Minn. Merlin then went on to giving Amish Tours in the Harmony area. He really enjoyed giving tours to people from around the world, including the King and Queen of Jordan, Helmut Schmidt of West Germany and a Prime Minister of India. Merlin was also a successful author of “91 Ways to Serve Lefse”, which sold over 40,000 copies. Merlin loved his family, worked hard to improve his hometown and served his church in various jobs over the years. Merlin is survived by his wife Zola; four children: Robert (Sydne) Hoiness of Las Vegas, Nev.; Kathy Boice,
Harmony; Jim (Gayle) Hoiness, Rushford; Phillip (Chris Badger) Hoiness, Harmony; seven grandchildren; four step grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; brother in law, Manville (Alta) Bates; Sisters Lillian Turner and Muriel Waage; sisters in law Edyth Wood and Helen Scheevel. Merlin was preceeded in death by his parents, six brothers, two sisters and son-in-law Robert Boice. A Celebration of Life service will be held January 2 at the United Methodist Church in Harmony. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Richard Holets, Jr. Richard Holets, Jr., 93 of Chatfield, Minn., died Friday, December 20, 2013, at his home in Chatfield. Richard was born April 14, 1920, just south of Chatfield to Richard and Mildred (Oviatt) Holets. Richard Holets, He attended Jr. Country School District 83, and graduated from Chatfield High School in 1937. On May 28, 1942 he married Maude “Mitzi” Anstett at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Preston, Minn. During World War II he See OBITUARIES Page 7
Fillmore County Church Directory Fillmore County Journal • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Perfect Glossy • Preston MN 507.251.5297 A rendahl Lutheran Church....………………………Sundays - 10:30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 Assembly Of God Church.….………………………Sundays - 10:00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church.……..…Fri. - 8:30am & Sat. - 5:00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church./.………………………Sundays - 9:00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church.…….…………Sundays - 10:45am & 6:00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church.....…………Sundays - 9:00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church……………..Sundays - 8:00am & 9:30am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ…………………Sundays - 9:30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist...…………………Sundays - 10:00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...……………………………Sundays - 9:00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Services.…………………………Sundays - 10:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Elstad Lutheran Church...……………………………Sundays - 10:30am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……………………Sundays - 10:00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..……Sat. - 5:00pm & Sun. - 9:00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church...…Sundays - 8:30am & 10:30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....…………………Sundays - 10:30am & 6:00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840 First Baptist Church-Preston.…………Sundays - 10:30am & 7:00pm 108 Chatfield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4960 First English Lutheran Church.……………………..Sundays - 10:00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland.………………..Sundays - 9:00am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318 First Presby terian Church..…………………………Sundays - 10:00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran....…………………………………Sundays - 9:00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church...………………Sundays - 8:30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4456 Garness Trinity Lutheran...…………………………Sundays - 11:00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905
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Grace Lutheran Church..……………………………Sundays - 9:00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…………………......Sundays - 9:00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church..…………………Sundays - 10:00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2546 Harmony United Methodist Church..……………..Sundays - 10:30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henry town Lutheran Church.…………………………Sun. - 10:30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church.……………….Sundays -9:00am 43267 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church (Special Occasions) Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545 -2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church..………………………Sundays - 9:30am 254 Main St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church..……………Sundays - 10:30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Mabel First Lutheran Church………………………Sundays - 9:00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293 Mabel United Methodist Church..…………………Sundays - 9:30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296 Nativity Catholic Church...Sun. (1 & 2) - 8:45am & (3 & 4) - 10:30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 New Life Victory Church……………………………Sundays - 9:30am 225 3rd Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3525 Newburg United Methodist Church 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran.……………………………Sundays - 10:30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875 -2460 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.……Sundays - 8:00am & 10:30am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church.……………………Sundays - 9:00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875 -2460 Pioneer Presby terian Church ………………………Sundays - 8:30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church ………………..Sundays - 8:30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2503 R iver Of Life Regional Church 220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853 Root Prairie Lutheran Church ……………………Sundays - 10:30am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4455 Root R iver Church of the Brethren ………………Sundays - 10:00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4772 Root R iver Community Church …………………Sundays - 10:30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074
Studio-A-Photography • Preston MN 507.251.6372 Visit Bluff Country • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Rushford Lutheran Church …………………Sun. - 9:00am & 5:30pm 101 S Mill St., Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7152 Saetersdal Lutheran Church.………………………..Sundays - 9:00am 21447 Co. Rd. 30, Rural Harmony, MN Scheie Lutheran Church..……………………………Sundays - 9:30am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5680 St Columban Church.……..…………………………Sundays - 9:30am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -3886 St Ignatius Catholic Church.………………………Sundays - 10:30am 213 W Franklin St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7565 St John Lutheran Church.…………………………..Sundays - 9:00am 241 Line St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296 St Joseph’s Catholic Church.………………………Sundays - 10:30am 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257 St Mark ’s Lutheran Church...………………………Sundays - 9:00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111 St Marys Catholic Church....….......Sat. - 5:00pm & Sun. - 11:00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthews Episcopal Church..……………………Sundays - 9:30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923-1219 (507) 867-3707 St Matthew’s Lutheran Church..……………………Sundays - 9:00am Harmony, MN 55939 (Granger) (507) 772- 4474 St Olaf Catholic Church.....Sun. (1 & 2) - 10:30am & (3 & 4) - 8:45am 114 N Locust, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5268 St Patrick ’s Church Hall ………………………...…Sundays - 8:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church..………Sun. - 10:00am & Wed. - 7:00pm 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul’s Lutheran Church...……………………....Sundays - 10:30am Harmony, MN 55939 (Big Springs) (507) 886-8175 Sumner Center United Methodist Church.………Sundays - 10:30am 9 miles N. of Spring Valley on Co. Rd. 1 (507) 696- 4197 Trinity Fellowship ELCA..…………………………Sundays - 10:00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church………………Sundays - 8:30am 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 Valley Christian Center…………………………....Sundays - 10:00am 610 Territorial Rd Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 W halan Lutheran Church..………………………….Sundays - 10:30am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398
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enlisted in the Army Signal Corps and attended radio school at Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis. He served with the Signal Corps for over two years in North Africa until the end of the war. After the war Richard returned to Minnesota and was appointed Fillmore County Deputy County Auditor and later returned to Chatfield where he worked for five years at the Chatfield News as Printer-Linotype Operator. In 1951 he was appointed Rural Mail Carrier, Route 3, out of the Chatfield Post Office, a position he held until his retirement in 1978. After his retirement he worked part-time at the Chatfield News. He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, past commander of the American Legion, Life member of the VFW, past president of Fillmore County Rural Letter Carriers, and the past president of the Chatfield Golf Club. Richard loved most sports and in particular hunting and fishing with his friends. His family and his friends were his pride and joy. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Maude “Mitzi” of Chatfield; two daughters, Becky (Steve) Fenn of Erie, Colo., Cindy (Bob) Thesvenvitz of Chatfield. One grandson Craig Stevens, of Allen, Texas and three step-grandchildren: Karen, Jim, and Rachel Fenn, all of Texas also survive. He is preceded in death by his parents, and one sister Edith Horsman. Funeral services were on Monday December 23, 2013 at Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Chatfield, with Rev. Preston Paul officiating. Visitation was one hour before the service at the church on Monday. Burial was at the St. Paul Cemetery in Chatfield. Military honors were provided by Chatfield Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6913. Ethel Olson Ethel Olson, age 95, of Spring
Valley, Minn., died December 19, 2013 at the Ostrander Care and Rehab. E t h e l Emma Sophie Niemeyer was born February 7, 1918 to Louis and Rose ( We d e k i n g ) Niemeyer in Ethel Olson Jordan Township, Minn. She was a 1936 graduate of Wykoff High School. On June 6, 1941, Ethel was united in marriage to Norman Olson in Rockford, Ill. She worked many years at Stickan’s Ben Franklin. Ethel was a life long member and the oldest member of the First English Lutheran Church in Spring Valley. She was also active on the L.W.M.L., delivering Meals on Wheels, playing cards, mowing lawns, and traveling. These were some of Ethel’s favorite pass times. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren. Ethel is survived by her children, Vince (Linda) Olson and Diane (Garry) TerMaat both of Spring Valley, four grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Norman in 1994, 1 brother, and five sisters. Funeral services for Ethel Olson were on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at the First English Lutheran Church in Spring Valley with the Rev. Loel Wessel officiating. Burial was in Bloomfield Cemetery in Fillmore County. Curtis “Curt” Henry Tudahl Curtis “Curt” Henry Tudahl, 77, of Rushford, Minn., died Friday, December 20, 2013 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center after losing his battle with Curtis “Curt” Pa r k i n s o n’s Henry Tudahl disease. Curt, one of 10 children, was
Chatfield School Board approves 2014 levy By Mitchell Walbridge CPA Alan Anderson was in attendance at the Chatfield School Board meeting on Monday, December 16 to give a district audit financial report on the 2012-2013 school year budget. Anderson reported that the school district is doing well in terms of its finances. Alan commented that business manager Karyl Lyon does an excellent job at maintaining records and keeping the district budget in check. Superintendent Harris also spoke on the district’s finances explaining that the general fund has a typical breakdown and that all fund balances are positive. For the next two years Harris said that the district is on course for what he and Lyon had projected as expenditures will be reduced nearly $150,000. By the end of the meeting,
the board certified the final levy payable 2014, which was set at $2,015,395.07. Principal Randy Paulson thanked those who helped put together the holiday concert, which was a huge success. Also, Paulson congratulated the varsity football team for a great season including the state run. Principal Craig Ihrke also thanked those involved with the holiday concert for the elementary. Ihrke explained that MCA testing dates have been set and will be earlier than last year. Testing dates are also spread out this year as he and the teachers feel that students will have less test anxiety and will be able to focus better if the testing is spread out into smaller portions. The MCA test dates are: •5th/6th Grade Reading –
Monday, December 30, 2013 born on September 16, 1936 in Peterson Village to Henry and Clarice (Haugen) Tudahl. He was confirmed in his faith in 1951 at Rushford Lutheran Church. He was introduced to Audrey Wick in February 1960; they were engaged in April, and married on September 24, 1960. Curt and Audrey were longtime members of Rushford Lutheran Church. In his younger years, Curt helped usher and served codfish suppers. They also loved dancing together. Curt was light on his feet and his heels rarely touched the ground. While raising his children, Curt worked various jobs from carpentry work with his dad to Midland Co-op, UBC & Winona Industries. Curt’s love of children led him to drive school bus in Rushford from 1980-2007. He loved taking care of his cars. They were always clean, never dirty, and he took the same pride in his school bus, which he washed every morning before picking up students. Curt was an all-time fan of the Minnesota Vikings, Twins and he loved Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Jr. He is survived by his wife of over 53 years, Audrey Tudahl; children, Beth Tudahl and David Tudahl, both of Rushford; siblings, Beverly Hallum of Rushford, Janice (Ken) Gaustad of Houston, Minn., Milton (Leslie) Tudahl of Tenn., and Rebecca (Alan) Hanson of Rushford; and brother-inlaw Merv Stennes of Rushford. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Delores Zitzman, Betty (Bill) Wolfe, Patricia Stennes, Elizabeth Tudahl, and Cheryl Tudahl; nephew, Randy Hanson and brothers-in-law, John Hallum and Jerry Holter. A gathering of family and friends was held on Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service in Rushford. Funeral services were on Monday, December 30 at Rushford Lutheran Church with visitation one hour prior. Reverend Roger Michaelson officiated. Burial followed at Rushford Lutheran Cemetery. Week of March 31 •3rd/4th Grade Reading – Week of April 7 •5th Grade Math – Week of April 14 •3rd/6th Grade Math – Week of April 21 •4th Grade Math – Week of April 28 Consent items approved included Jaden Glenzinski as assistant speech coach, resignation of Paul Wagner as elementary Math Wizard advisor, resignation of Jerry Chase as 7th grade football coach, resignation of Jerry Chase and Tyler Chase as 7th grade baseball coaches, and resigation of Troy Swancutt as varsity volleyball coach. The Chatfield district will be hosting 400-500 teachers from six different districts on January 20 at the elementary for a technology workshop. The next regular school board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2014. This meeting will include the board’s organizational meeting.
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the exhaust air system at the high school, an $80,000 project. Both of those projects are being addressed with this levy. The total levy approved was $1,821,278.73. Principal and Dean reports Principal Heath Olstad reported that Rochester Amateur Sports Commission has nominated the Fillmore Central Girls Volleyball Team for Team of the Year, and Coach Denise Case for Coach of the Year. A banquet will be held on January 27 at the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium where the winners will be announced. Dean Chris Mensink informed the board AgStar made a donation to the school district of $750. This money will go toward the purchase of a baseball fence. Mensink said the fence will cost around $15- $20,000. He is currently looking into grants and other funds for the project. The high school gym floor renovation is on schedule, and should be finished by the time the students return from winter break.
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Vision, Mission and Belief Keith presented the board with two versions of the Fillmore Central Vision, Mission and Belief statements, both of them very similar. Under the belief statements, Keith added a sentence regarding the importance of confidentiality. The first belief statement was amended slightly. The original read, “that all students can learn through a high-quality education.” Board member Emily Ellis asked why the phrase “are entitled to” after the word “students” was left out in this version. The board approved the statements with that phrase added in. Other business A corporate resolution was approved to increase the credit card limit from $5,000 to $20,000. This need comes from an increase in online payments and purchases. A maternity leave request was approved for Marit Janssen. The January meeting was moved to January 29 at 6 p.m. in Harmony. The reorganization meeting will be held at the beginning of the regular meeting.
Fillmore County police reports Chatfield Police Department Derrick Francis Olheiser, 28, Rochester, Minn.; 10/24/2013, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Trevor Markell Burgess, 20, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; 8/12/2013, Liquor - Consumption by Persons Under 21; Fees $190. Steven Lee Handke, 59, Mabel, Minn.; 5/14/2013, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/ Noisy/Obscene; Fine $1,000 (stay $800 until 12/16/2014), Local confinement for 90 days (stay 90 days for one year), Supervised probation for one year Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Aftercare, continue with all menal health programming at VA Clinic, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, Submit to random searches, Write letter of apology or 15 hours of community work service, No assault, agressive, intimidating or threatening behavior, No use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, No contact with victim(s).
Perry Michael Letizio, 54, Prior Lake, Minn.; 11/28/2013, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130. David John Nelson, 61, Rochester, Minn.; 2/6/2012, Domestic Assault - GM - Subsequent Violation; Fine $3,000 (stay $2,950 until 4/8/2015), Local confinement for 365 days (stay 275 days for two years, credit for time served of 83 days), Supervised probation for two years - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No violations of an Order of Protection, Domestic abuse counseling/treatment, and mental health treatment, Take medications in the prescribed dosage and frequency, Obtain employement, No assault, Advise agent prior to changing employement and/or residence. Jamie Jeffery Rabe, 35, Preston, Minn.; 11/2/2013, Driver’s License - Driving After Revocation; Fees $290. Diana Marie Satter, 61, Edina, Minn.; 10/1/2013, Speeding 74/55; Fees $150. Preston Police Department Brent M. Anderson, Lanesboro, See POLICE Page 16
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Fillmore County Sports By Paul Trende Twelve wrestling teams descended upon Fillmore Central Middle School in Preston for the FCLMC Wolves annual Holiday Tournament (moved from Harmony due to the floor being re-done). In the end, last year’s team champion repeated, Chatfield and FCLMC combined for 12 finalists, and seven walked away with titles. The Gophers won the team championship for the second consecutive year, beating out nearest competitor P-E-M 195 to 153.5. Five Goph’s took first, as the championship mat entertained one white and maroon singlet after another. Frosh Ty Van Sickle (11-2, #10 at 120) dominated, winning all three of his matches via first period pin. Eighth grader Jake Mandt (also 11-2) then took the mat at 126 and was also impressive, winning without too much trouble (first period pin, 9-1 MD, first period pin). At 138, top ranked Hank Friederichs (Jr. 12-1) did what Hank does and pinned his way to a title. Hank’s only loss of the year it to #1 in AA Brady Berge of K-M. One weight later, the showcase of Gophers continued and the showcase of FCLMC Wolves began. Chat’s A.J. Riley (Sr. 9-1, #8 at 145) scored a 9-2 decision over FC’s Andy Love (Sr. 9-2) for the title. At 152, a Gopher and a Wolf again went head-to-head. Chatfield’s third-ranked Harvey Friederichs (Sr. 13-0) squared off against FCLMC’s Connor Hanson (Sr. 10-0) in a battle of undefeated’s. Hanson’s tourney had already been of note. He scored his 100th career victory in an opening round win. However, Harvey F. nixed any ideas for a perfect day by narrowly downing Connor via 4-3 decision. At 160 and 170, Alex Haffner (Sr. Chatfield) and Tom Henry (Sr. FCLMC) each took second, losing to Thomas Miller (8-6 dec.) and #4 in A Sam McPhail of Pine Island (10-3 dec.) respectively. FCLMC’s Niko Anderson (Sr. 11-0 #1 at 170) then finally got the Wolves a first place, winning 5-2 in the 182-pound finals. Like Hanson, Anderson also notched his 100th career win with an opening round pin. Monty Holm (Sr. 11-0) got FCLMC a second title. The 195-pounder was also dominant, wrestling just twice (first round bye), a 17-3 MD in the semis and then, after a couple emphatic takedowns, a pin in the finals. For both Anderson and Holm, it is their second tourney title in as many tries (La Crosse Logan Invite). Finally, Chatfield’s Jacob Bleess (220) rounded out the championship competitors. Bleess got to the finals with a big win over GMLOK’s Wyatt Richardson (#6 at 195). Richardson beat Bleess just two days earlier via decision. Bleess then fell to PI’s 5thranked 220-pounder Zach Kennedy 5 to 1. Richardson took 3rd, as did Chatfield’s Treyc Van Sickle (106). Dover-Eyota, Hayfield, Decorah, Stewartville, Winona-Senior, Irondale, and La Crescent were the other seven unnamed teams to compete. Still Spotless All three county teams to enter
the last week of basketball action before Christmas undefeated will go to Christmas undefeated. Brian Baum’s Lady Gophers had little trouble keeping their record spotless. They downed Wabasha-Kellogg 62-33 to move their records to 5-0 (3-Rivers) and 6-0 (overall). The Gophers depth has been key this season and they again got deep scoring versus the Falcons. Kirsten Keefe and Maddy Larrabee each had 10, Sydney Gould, Maddie Talamantes, and Maddy Kammer each eight. Four other Goph’s also scored. Chatfield (5-0, 6-0) is tied atop the 3-Rivers South with Rushford-Peterson. The Trojan gals continued the winning ways (5-0, 8-0), taking out Houston and Lewiston-Altura without much fuss. Diminutive forward Keela Brand was the story versus the Hurricanes. The 5’3” senior recorded a triple double, scoring 11 points (5-6 FGs), grabbing 14 rebounds, and coming up with 10 steals. Kendra Crawford led R-P in with 19 points (8-12 FG’s). Freshman Brianna Koop continued her good play (15 pts, 6-8 FG’s, 7 rebs). The Trojans jumped out 34-4 at halftime and prevailed 58-20. R-P forced 33 Houston turnovers. Anna Sweet had 6 points and 6 rebounds for the ‘Canes. The story was much the same against the Cardinals. R-P led 38-12 at halftime enroot to a 65-18 rout of L-A. Crawford (18 pts, 6 assists, 8 stls), Koop (16 pts, 6-10 FG’s), and Brand (just 4 pts, but 8 rebs, 6 assists, and 5 stls) were again big. Hope Morrison also reached double figures with 13. The Trojans had a season low 9 turnovers. Crawford had just one with her six assists (6:1 ratio). Meanwhile, the R-P boys got three wins total, two versus county foes. Mabel-Canton was no match for Tom Vix’s crew. The Trojans downed the Cougars 79-39. Charlie Krambeer hit five-three’s and had a team high 17 points, Seth Thompson was 6 for 6 from the field in scoring 12 points, and Jorli Hauge added 10 and 6 rebounds. Cole Kingsley had 8 assists. M-C was led by Justin Ward (12 pts) and Hunter Johnson (10). The Trojans then trekked to Chatfield for probably their biggest challenge to date. In the early going, it was all about defense as the teams felt each other out. Midway through the half, Kingsley generated some offense for R-P. He had eight points in a 10-2 Trojan run that broke up a 7-7 tie. R-P used that spurt to go to half up 26-16. In the second half, R-P led by as many as 15 (35-20). The Gophers cut that lead to seven (39-32). An 8-0 Trojan run again pushed the lead to 15 (47-32). Chatfield got more and more frantic as the clock ticked away. They scored on seven of their last nine possessions, but the Trojans offset that effort by making 9 of 11 free throws down the stretch. Seth Thompson was 6-6 and scored all 14 of his points in the final 7 minutes. In the end, the Trojans got the win by a final of 58-47. Kingsley also had 14 points. Jayme LaPlante, after a 1-point 1-field-goal-attempt first half, finished with 15 points and 8 rebounds. R-P then finished off the
week by downing Lewiston-Altura 71-36. Krambeer hit a season high six trifectas and netted a game-high 19. Eleven other Trojans found the scoring column. Kingsley had 9 and 6 assists. R-P leads the South (7-0, 8-0 overall) over Caledonia (6-1 in league/overall). Hot-Shots FCLMC wrestlers Niko Anderson and Connor Hanson both reached the 100 win total threshold with victories in the first round of the Wolves Holiday Wrestling Tournament. Anderson and teammate Monty Holm each won their respective weights (182/195). Chatfield won the team portion of the tourney with five first place finishers, Ty Van Sickle (120), Jake Mandt (126), Hank Friederichs (138), A.J. Riley (145), and Harvey Friederichs (152). Also on the mats, LARP got a team victory over St. Charles to move to 7-1 on the season. R-P’s fivefoot-three inch forward Keela Brand had a triple double (11 pts, 14 rebs, 10 stls) in a win over Houston. Kole Ruud scored his 1000th point in a Burro win over Grand Meadow. Luke Rogers hit nine of 12 three-pointers including six of seven in the second half enroot to a career-high 29 points and Garrett Boggs added a career-best 19 in that comeback victory. Ruud and Rogers then had 22 and 21, and then 21 and 18, in wins over L-A and G-E. The 3-0 week has the Burro boys out to a 6-1 start to the season (5-1 in the season). Mabel-Canton’s boys are off to 4-1 start to the conference season (5-3 overall). Both squads trail Spring Grove (7-0, 9-0) in the SEC East. Lydia Geving had 26 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists, and 5 steals as M-C’s girls beat Houston. The M-C girls are also out fast (4-1 in SEC, 5-2 overall). They also trail Spring Grove (5-0, 6-0) in the East. FC’s Nick Powell had a career high 27 points plus 10 rebounds in a loss at St. Charles. Boys Basketball 12-16: Grand Meadow 64, Lanesboro 77 (L: L. Rogers 29 pts (9-12 three’s); G. Boggs 19 pts, 5 rebs, 5 assists; K. Ruud 17 pts, 7 rebs; Liam Dorn 13 rebs, 5 assists. GM: Landon Jacobson 16 pts, 14 rebs, 7 assists; Trenton Bliefus 22 pts, 8 rebs. GM led ¾ of game. Down 53-50, Lanesboro went on a 21-2 run late to take control) 12-17: Lanesboro 56, Lewiston-Altura 50 (L: K. Ruud 22; L. Rogers 21 pts, 11 rebs) Chatfield 63, Caledonia 73 (Chat: Jayme LaPlante 23 pts (9-13 FG’s), 12 rebs; Nate Skare 20 pts (4-9 3’s), 7 rebs, 5 assists; Christian Bance 11) FC 63, GM 57 (FC: Nick Mensink career-high 19 pts (7-10 FG’s), 6 rebs; Quentin Case 16 pts (5-9 FG’s, 6-8 FT’s), 8 rebs, 6 assists; N. Powell 14 pts) Kingsland 54, Spring Grove 62 (K: Jacob Rindels 24. SG: Alex Engelhardt 22) 12-19: Glenville-Emmons 42, Lanesboro 84 (L: K. Ruud 21 pts, 9 rebs; L. Rogers 18; Matt Luck 12; Tylar Miller 11) Chatfield 62, W-K 50 (C: C. Bance 18; N. Skare 14 pts, 7 rebs, 4 assists. W-K: Ben Glomski 17. Goph’s are 2-3, 3-3 overall)
LeRoy-Ostrander 46, M-C 61 (M-C: H. Johnson 18 pts, 5 rebs, 5 stls; Noah Manning 14 pts, 8 rebs; J. Ward 10 pts, 8 rebs. Cougars help trigger 30 Card turnovers) FC 36, P-E-M 98 (FC: N. Powell 12) Lyle/Pacelli 57, Houston 36 (Hurricanes are 3-3 in the SEC, 3-4 overall) Kingsland 49, Cotter 59 12-20 > FC 69, St. Charles 73 (FC: N. Powell 27 pts, 10 rebs; Logan Masters 14 pts, 6 assists. SC: Devin Decker 27. Half: SC 51, FC 48. FC is 2-4, 4-4) 12-21: Kingsland 51, Lourdes 70 (K: J. Rindels 16. R-L: Jacob Schaeffer 31. Knights are 1-6 in 3-Rivers, 2-9 overall) Girls Basketball 12-17: Spring Grove 64, Lanesboro 25 (L: Olivia Haug 6 pts, 7 rebs. Burros are 1-3, 1-7) Houston 41, M-C 62 (M-C: L. Geving 26 pts, 8 rebs, 8 assists, 5 stls; Carly McCabe 17 pts. H: Abbey Loken 22 pts, 10 rebs) 12-19: Cotter 61, Kingsland 50 (K: Marissa Bornholdt 14 pts, 7 rebs; Haley Colton 10 pts, 5 assists) St. Charles 40, Fillmore Central 49 (FC: Morgan Malley 15; Kendyl Bennett 10. Falcons are 2-3 in league/ overall) 12-20: L-O 38, M-C 46 (M-C: L. Geving 16; Hannah Nolte 10; C. McCabe 10. L-O: Becca Bunne 19) Lyle/Pacelli 85, Houston 24 (H: A. Loken 11 pts, 8 rebs. Hurricanes are 3-2, 4-4) 12-21: Kingsland 27, Lourdes 69 (K: Kailynn Hamersma 8. Knights are 1-4, 1-7 overall) Wrestling 12-17: FCLMC 24, P-E-M 48 (Wolves FF’ed first three weights, won six of 11 actual matches. Bulldogs won their five via pin. M. Holm (195) and Jacob Thomas (285) had pins
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for FCLMC. Alex Fishbaugher (132; 5-1), Gabe Decker (138; 7-2), C. Hanson (152; 7-2), and N. Anderson (182; 7-1) won decisions); FCLMC 35, Rochester-Mayo 48 (Wolves FF’ed first three weights. They won six of the 11 actual matches. Spartan wins were all pins. Fishbaugher (132), Hanson (152), Anderson (182), and Holm (220) had pins, Walker Ward (195) a FF, and Love (145) a 6-2 decision. Wolves are 2-3 in duals) GMLOK 3, #3 in A Chatfield 62 (Bulldogs FF’ed 113, 126, 138, & 195. Gopher pins: Ty Van Sickle (120), Ryan Meeker (132), and Logan Karver (285). MD’s: A.J. Riley (145; 9-1) and Harvey F. (152; 11-2). Dec’s: Treyc Van Sickle (106; 9-2), A. Haffner (160; 9-6), Ethan Wright (170; 5-2), Dalton Lundy (182; 6-4). W. Richardson (220; 3-1) had GMLOK’s only win) LARP 33, St. Charles 27 (Saints led 21-9 heading to 160. Jackson Riebel (160; pin), #1 in AA at 170 Jordan Theede (9-4 dec), Andrew Knapczyk (182; FF), Dominick DePestal (195; pin), and Cody Nahrgang (220; 9-3 dec) then won five straight (33-21) for the win. Justin Mueller (113; 5-4 dec) and McCoy Tekautz (126; FF) also notched victories. LARP is 7-1 on the season) 12-19: Chatfield 58, Goodhue 15 (Gopher pins: Treyc V.S (106), Ty V.S. (120), Hank F. (138), Harvey F. (152), A. Haffner (160), E. Wright (170), Jayton Nizbit (195), and J. Bleess (220). MD’s: A.J. Riley (145; 14-3). Dec’s: J. Mandt (126; 3-1) and R. Meeker (132; 3-1)); #3 in A Chatfield 27, #12 in A Kenyon-Wanamingo 35 (Gophers fell behind 12-0, got decisions from Ty V.S (120; 8-5), Mandt (126; 5-0), Meeker (132; 2-1), and Hank F. (138; 11-4) to tie match at 12. They dropped 145 to decision, Harvey F. (152; pin) and Haffner (160; 15-9) got the lead (21-15) back. Only Cody Bly (220; pin) won from there. Chat trailed 32-27 heading to 285 where J. Bleess lost 6-5. It’s Gophers first dual meet ‘L’. They are 5-1)
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Workforce development update By Karen Reisner At the county board’s December 17 meeting Wanda Jensen presented information concerning Workforce Development, Inc. (WDI). She is the administration manager of the nonprofit organization which serves 10 counties at 10 locations in southeast Minnesota. The Preston office is located at 100 South Main Street. The organization provides training and employment services and has been serving the region for nearly 30 years. WDI serves unemployed, underemployed, dislocated workers, and employers. Client services include job search assistance, skill assessment, career planning, and literacy. WDI partners with employers to provide ‘on the job training’. To date in 2013 189 people have been enrolled in Fillmore County. Nearly three-quarters of the people they serve are working, but need more work hours or a higher wage to get off government assistance. Jensen emphasized their efforts to get people
to add to their skills through education. She maintained that “education really is what moves people out of poverty.” Social Services Manager Gail Bunge said they have a good working partnership with WDI. Levy dollars are not used to purchase the services. The board approved the 2014 purchase of service agreement with WDI. Purchase of service agreements for 2014 were also approved for Mental Health Services with Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center and a purchase for service agreement for Mental Health Services with Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center. AED grant Kristina Kohn announced that Fillmore County had been approved for the second year of the AED initiative. The county will receive federal grant money in the amount of $68,680 for the purchase of 30 AEDs, plus supplies, and expenses related to staff time and travel. AEDs will be made available in places where people gather like librar-
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news stories. I found The Jodi Arias Trail, Obamacare, and The Boston Marathon Bombing were the top three stories from 2013. The 2014 New Year represents an opportunity for a fresh start, and the year looks promising. Not only does 2014 bring new things and a fresh start, it also means that a large chapter in my life is quickly coming to an end. I have been waiting
Preston Chamber of Commerce members and City Administrator Joe Hoffman welcome Lisa Stensrud and her technician Kristina Ruud with a ribbon cutting at the Fillmore County Physical Therapy open house on December 12, 2013. Pictured from left to right are: Pam Ristau, Joe Hoffman, Kristina Ruud, Carole Bond, Lisa Stensrud, Ken Stager, Sarah Wangen, and Kathy Dahl. Photo by Mitch Walbridge
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Monday, December 30, 2013 ies, swimming pools, ball fields, and community buildings. Other business in brief •Ashley Rinn was approved for hire as Merit Office Support Specialist, Sr. effective January 17, 2014. •Kristina Kohn reported that there have been numerous requests from the public for pictures of the Veterans Cemetery groundbreaking ceremony. She has put together a 20 page photo book. Commissioners asked that she check with David Swantek, cemetery director for the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs, before making the books available for sale. •The purchase of Fleet Maintenance Pro software for $999 was approved for the Highway Department. There are problems with the current program and it is no longer supported •Approval was given for County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman to participate in SE Minnesota Leadership, 2014 Leadership Growth Group Program entitled “Leaders Helping Leaders.” The registration fee is $600 and will be paid for by the county as part of continuing education. years to say I would be graduating in a few short months. All good things must come to an end, which is very true. As scared as I am about ending this part of my life, another part is just beginning and I couldn’t be more excited. For me, the New Year means still signing the date wrong for the first six months of the New Year and making resolutions I usually don’t stick to. Resolutions are promises you make to yourself to start doing something good or to stop doing something bad by the first of the New Year. So ask yourself: What resolutions or changes can I do in the new year to improve my life? The three most popular New Year resolutions are to spend more time with family and friends, get in shape, and to learn something new. Every year an average of 88 percent of the resolutions made are not kept. The New Year is a fresh start whether or not you make and keep a New Year’s resolution. New Year’s is a time to reflect on the past year but more importantly look ahead into the New Year. Although I am nervous and scared to end this year and chapter in my life, I know every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end. So as I watch 2013 slowly come to an end, I won’t be sad and reminisce about the past, but I will look forward to a fresh start and embrace the future. I wish everyone a Happy New Year, and an opportunity for new beginnings and a fresh start! Kaysie Kerns is a student at Mabel-Canton High School. She is one of 8 area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its fifteenth year.
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initial visit costs and follow-up visit expenses will be discussed. Continued from Page 1 Commissioner Bakke gave an made it contingent upon develop- update from the highway meeting ing a phone answering policy at a on the bridge project in Carrolfuture department head meeting. ton Township. Bakke said work Brown also brought up the is to begin January 6, but due to time capsule that was opened at winter weather conditions, the the Courthouse open house in bridge could be closed until April 2005. The commissioners agreed when expected to be work is comthat a display case would be best pleted. to install in the courthouse. Over To conclude the meeting, time, additional items could be replacement County Coordinator added. Also, the placement of the Bobbie Vickerman recommended two signed shovels signed by local, the board of commissioners constate and federal officials from sider a temporary hire for the the Veterans Cemetery ground Information Systems Department breaking was discussed as well as to help update the imaging proan update on the framing of the grams on the courthouse computrenderings of the Veterans Cem- ers. The project will take approximately two to three days, which etery site and buildings. Consideration of the renewal includes training of department of the Independent Contractor employees. The salary cost is not Agreement for 2014 with Lisa to exceed $650 or 24 hours. Stensrud for physical therapy ser- The next Fillmore County vices was tabled for the January Board of Commissioners meeting 7, 2014 meeting. Discussion over is January 7, 2014 at 9 a.m.
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Mabel-Canton School Board expresses thanks to many By Hannah Wingert The Mabel-Canton Board of Education met on December 17, 2013 immediately following the Truth in Taxation meeting. All members were present. The minutes from the November 19, 2013 board meeting were reviewed and approved. The board wished to thank the students and staff who helped clean up after the recent 1st grade classroom flooding that occurred when a pipe broke sometime during the night of December 9. Superintendent Jennifer Backer expressed gratitude that there were no students present when the pipe broke. Former board member Dave Swenson was present at the meeting. The board expressed their appreciation for his years of service to the school district. The board approved a donation of $150 from Dave Zimmer for basketball uniforms and extended their thanks for the donation. A motion was made and passed to accept the audit report and the Truth in Taxation report. The payment of the district bills and electronic fund transfers were approved. Principal Jeff Nolte gave his report to the board. The weather was good for the recent musical concerts, and he wished to congratulate all the students on a wonderful performance. Benchmark testing was recently begun, and Principal Nolte stated that the students’ academic
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progress so far this year looks good. The district is currently working to further define the teacher evaluation process in accordance with the World’s Best Workforce mandate from the Minnesota Department of Education. Principal Nolte noted that in the seven years he has held the principal position at MabelCanton schools, almost every area of the curriculum has been updated. He has begun analyzing the curriculum adoption and next year the school will begin to cycle through to update the curriculum again. He also set up a meeting with the school’s data management coordinator. The overall reading scores have not been as high the last couple of years as Nolte would like to see them, and measures are being taken to analyze the statistics and improve them. Several January Term students from Luther College will be at Mabel-Canton during the month of January. The IEA, or Institute for Environmental Assessment, recently held their monthly safety meeting which went well. The application for next year’s Minnesota Reading Corp needs to be started soon. Superintendent Backer gave a report of the enrollment numbers. The numbers are currently holding steady between 256 and 258. Meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be held January 21, 2014 at 7 p.m.
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A little of this, A little of that. By Kathy Little “Sticks and stones may break my bones; but words will never hurt me.” That old adage is only partially true. Sticks and stones might very well break your bones, but words really can emotionally wound you! Words are magical! Now I don’t mean so-called magic words like “abra cadabra.” Rather, readers and writers like you and I recognize the power of words. They can hurt or heal; they can influence or inspire. They can make us laugh and cry as they evoke memories. Think Hallmark cards. Why do you think
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the foundation of the strategic planning discussions to make the decision to go to a one site location. McDonald says, “The decision was based on what is the greatested educational value we can get based on the dollars expended….it wasn’t let’s just go to a one site and see how it fits.” But it would seem the Kingsland board did just that. They have first made the decision to go to a one site school, but have yet to agree to or plan how to get to that point. To move forward with 21st Century learning, McDonald maintains facilities need to be looked at as structural as well as educational maintenance. Making sure the technology is available and rooms are set up for collaborative learning will enhance a teacher’s ability to teach in such ways that Kingsland students are better prepared for their future. Problem solving, critical thinking, engaging and interacting with one another has become very important in preparing our youth for for their
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futures, according to McDonald. Both Kingsland sites are in need of these academic or educational improvements. A referendum would be needed to make these educational enhancements towards 21st Century learning at both locations or at the Spring Valley one site location. McDonald explained that both sites have need for improvements structurally as well. Because of the implementation of things like one-to-one digital device technology at the schools, a simple thing like lack of outlets can cause issues. He explained the tartan floor in the newest gym in the middle school needs repairs and when looking to do so, the district found out there was mercury in the floor. In light of this, it cannot be repaired, it can only be torn out and replaced, a project that could cost over $100,000 by McDonald’s estimates. McDonald maintains there are other substantial improvements needed at the Wykoff site as well that could cost millions of dollars, although it should be noted that the engineering company hired by the district gave an option for well under one million
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dollars for just the Wykoff Middle School to be repaired that would not require a referendum. The Spring Valley location needs roughly $400,000 in deferred maintenance but requires other substantial things that would require a referendum to fix. When questioned about an incident at a recent school board meeting concerning a citizen who expressed that an agreement had been made between the previous Spring Valley school board (prior to consolidation with the Wykoff district) to keep the Wykoff middle school site open, McDonald responded, “I wish I had a deeper history…my first question is, I’m not saying it did or didn’t happen, but I haven’t talked to anyone who has said those agreements were made….I haven’t seen anything that this agreement or promise was made.” He further explained that in his experience working with boards, he has yet to work with one that has said this is how things will always be. McDonald says it is uncommon for a board to make a promise to never close a building and it would not be wise to do so. He says the current board would make a decision based on what is best for the students and they would not make decisions based on the agreement if it exists. Since he has not heard any names of who it involved, when the meetings occurred, which board meeting it may have happened at, it is difficult for him to address it. There is currently no evidence of such an agreement and although McDonald maintains it has not been found, he also admits it has not been looked for because of lack of information. At this time, nothing has been decided as far as a referendum goes for Kingsland other than there has to be one. To move to one site is a greater cost than to improve the two facilities (both the Spring Valley site and the Wykoff site), however McDonald explained that some proposed improvements are to better serve the community (in which the site would reside), although having facilities that serve the community were not a part of the strategic plan. The superintendent maintains that the main focus is on educa-
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tion for the one site school. The lower locker room level in the current Spring Valley site would have to be transformed to make room for all the Kingsland students to ‘fit’ and to have room for extra kids in the occurrence of growth. The first proposed plan reflects this with new gym space. The proposal is for a new field house with a walking track that would benefit community members, according to McDonald and adds, ‘You can run education without it, but it is a nice feature.” There are also other options being considered that include an auditorium. McDonald says the arts are an important part of education and have a focus on a child’s education as well as an important asset for the community. In light of these things, the bus garage would have to be moved which would also be an additional cost to the tax payers of the district. Superintendent McDonald admitted these options were a small part to educational assets with a big ticket price, but these things are a real asset to a community and can also be used as educational spaces throughout the day in various ways. McDonald says the tax impact would be less for the district to do all of these things in one site opposed to fixing both sites academically and structurally. When asked to explain how $6 or $7 million would have more of a tax impact than $12 to $17 million, McDonald said the $6 or $7 million projected did not include educational enhancements and the funding mechanisms would differ. This is contrary to what has been previously stated at the Kingsland school board meetings, as that option was listed as including academic enhancements. The superintendent cautions that those numbers (from October 2012) are outdated and not final. When the board has a plan of communication for the public, they will further explain and address any questions from the district. To fix one site or both sites would require a referendum, according to McDonald. This statement does conflict with earlier reports and school board
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minutes, as there was an option given to make improvements to one site that would not require a referendum. The superintendent explained that there were some numbers that came out, but they were not finalized and the board is not prepared to share any of that information with the public yet. However, when the board returns in the New Year, they are planning to communicate more information with the community and help the district understand how these decisions have been made. The board plans on getting feedback from the public concerning a referendum prior to putting something out there, according to McDonald. A referendum was imminent, in the board’s and the superintendent’s opinion, no matter if the district went to one site or stayed at two, which is partially why it was decided to go to one location. It simply didn’t matter from a referendum stand point, one was needed either way. The Kingsland School Board looked at everything from homestead taxes to how much extra an acre it would cost farmers and the impact on businesses (from a tax standpoint) if they went to a single site and moved towards 21st Century learning, according to McDonald. The next step for the board will be to take this information and share it with the public. While it is uncertain which path to a referendum the board will take at this time, it was voted unanimously for Kingsland to become a one site location. “As a single board member, no one has any power,” McDonald explained. “The only power they have is when they come together and act together in a resolution or action item. A board can make an official action and change policies.” This leads district residents to believe that the decision made by the board can be changed and/or overturned. Whether or not it will be is up to the Kingsland School Board members. If you would like to hear more on this topic or if you would like to discuss this issue, please visit us at www.fillmorecountyjournal. com or find us on Facebook.
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Lanesboro School Board sets 2014 levy By Jade Sexton The Lanesboro School Board certified their levy and approved the budget at their regular meeting on December 19. The levy for 2014 was set at $373,445.53. Superintendent Jeff Boggs said the levy has gone down this year, and has been doing so for the last five years, which has been good for the taxpayers. “A lot of the levy is beyond our control,” said Boggs. “I think we’ll see an increase in the levy again in the future.” The state aid increased $20,000, but Boggs noted that overall, the district is getting less money. The district used to get money from the state based on how many students were open enrolled, which amounted to
about $40,000 a year. The state has changed the way that is calculated, and the figure is down to $29,000. Of the $73,037 earmarked for Health and Safety, $50,000 is for the ventilation system that was required by the state. The budget was also approved, with expenditures at $4,574,849. Boggs said he is not happy with what he has been seeing with the budget. The revenue is down some this year. Part of that is compensatory aid, which is based on the number of students that receive free or reduced lunches. Board member Steve Snyder said he would be interested in knowing what other schools get from the state per pupil unit,
especially schools in larger cities. Boggs spoke about an operating referendum. Lanesboro does not currently have one, as they let the last one expire due to lack of need. Boggs explained the money from the last referendum is in a savings account, which has about $3 million. The district is spending this savings as an operating referendum. When the reserves get down to one or one and a half million, they might have to consider another referendum. Boggs said if the district gets through 2019 with no referendum and no bonds, they will be completely debt free. Some other concerns Boggs had were a decrease in Title I
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funding and federal money. He did mention that with the excess money in the state’s budget, the school districts might get some money in June. The state previously held back 30 percent from funding of schools, and may decide to pay that money back. The numbers are unknown at this time if it were to happen. Playground equipment Boggs explained to the board the city wants to make some changes to the playground equipment at Sylvan Park. He has spoken with the city and presented the board with the plans for new equipment. Boggs added they are just talking about it at this point, and he wanted the board to be aware. Boggs noted that playground equipment is very expensive, but the numbers aren’t confirmed yet. He added the school will
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be paying for half the cost, as the students use the equipment every day. He explained they have had a playground audit in which engineers look it over. “They are totally replacing what is there,” he said. “There are some things that are old and have to be replaced.” Boggs said the playground equipment needs go beyond the school. The city has to look at things like tourism and bringing in residents. “Well if we didn’t have it, we’d have to find a space and foot the bill ourselves,” Ruen said about the playground. Staff Contract The two-year contract for non-certified staff was approved. They will get a 3.7 percent raise the first year, and another 3.7 percent the second year, which is the same as certified staff.
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Minn.; 12/1/2013, Stopping/ Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping; Fees $32. Andrew Charles Drake, 44, Lanesboro, Minn.; 12/4/2013, Stopping/Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping; Fees $32. Michael Lee Luck, 21, Lanesboro, Minn.; 11/17/2013, Vehicle Registration Required; Fees $120. Nancy Ellen Seablom, Preston, Minn.; 11/30/2013, Stopping/ Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping; Fees $32. Angela Christine Taylor, 43, Lanesboro, Minn.; 12/7/2013, Stopping/Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping;
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POET GM retires By Jason Sethre For those who can remember the humble beginnings of POET Biorefining located in Preston, it all started with a meeting in 1996 up at the Branding Iron restaurant. According to longtime supporter Jim Simonson, “There was a foot of snow on the ground and we almost didn’t have a meeting that night.” But, with an initiative led by the Fillmore County Corn Growers, 76 people voted in favor of supporting an ethanol plant to be constructed in Preston. There has been one mem-
ber of the POET team that has been leading the way since the beginning, and he will be retiring effective January 10, 2014. Shortly after the construction of what is now called POET Biorefining started in 1997, Richard Eichstadt joined the operations on his birthday April 21, 1998. By mid-August 1998, POET Biorefining was up and running. The initial goal of the plant was to produce 12 million gallons of ethanol per year. By the end of 1999, the plant had produced 15 million gal-
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Executives from POET headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, attended Richard Eichstadt’s retirement party full of food and conversation on Thursday, December 12, 2013. Left to right: Colleen Stratton, James Moe, Richard Eichstadt, and Edgar Alhambra. Photo by Jason Sethre
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THURSDAY, JAN. 2
•SEMCAC Senior Dining Bingo, 11am, Rushford Tenborg Center.* •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.*
•Free Senior Coffee, 9am, Heritage Grove, Harmony.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Good Shepherd Apartment Community Center, 800 Home Street, Rushford. 10:45-11:15am, Tenborg Center, 113 East Jessie Street, Rushford. •Story Hour, 11am, Harmony Public Library. No school, no story hour.* •Canton Senior Citizens meet, 1pm for cards and visiting, Canton Community Center.* •Preston Historical Society meeting, 7pm, Methodist Church, Preston. Public invited. •AA Class “Road’s Journey,” 8pm, 301 E. Franklin St., Spring Valley (a yellow house).* •County Nurse B/P, SEMCAC Senior Dining Event, Rushford Tenborg Center.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 1 •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 9:3010am, Hillside Apartments, 409 South Hudson Avenue, Spring Valley. 10:45-11:15am, Community Center, 200 South Broadway Avenue, Spring Valley. •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, 1300 West Tracy Rd., Spring Valley.* •Free Community Dinner, 5:30pm, Lanesboro Local, 201 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro.*
FRIDAY, JAN. 3 •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-1:30pm, North Manor, 445 Main Avenue South, Harmony. 1:30-2:30pm, at the South Manor, 445 Main Avenue South, Harmony.
•Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St. Chatfield.* •Harmony AA Group, 8pm, Harmony Community Center. For more info call 612-251-3822 or 507-272-2191*
SATURDAY, JAN. 4 •Mason’s Pancake Breakfast, 8-10:30am, Rushford Masonic Lodge. All you can eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk, and juice. www. mysticstarlodge69.com •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, 1300 West Tracy Rd., Spring Valley, MN.* •“Restoration Agriculture,” 5:30, Eagle Bluff. More info at http://www. eagle-bluff.org/top/programs/dinnerson-the-bluff-1/ •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, call 507-251-1771 or 765-2518.*
•Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, south Main St. and Highway 52.*
MONDAY, JAN. 6 •Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN.* •VFW Burger Nite, 5-8pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall. •TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) Meeting, Spring Valley Care Center Activity Room. Weigh-in from 5:456pm, meeting from 6 to 6:45pm. Questions contact Judy at 507-3462469.*
SUNDAY, JAN. 5 •Cowboy Church Service, 6pm, Cherry Grove United Methodist Church. For more info or directions call 507-346-2830.
Professional Guide accountants
Dental
MAJOR & COMPANY TAX PREPARATION, ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL SERVICES ENROLLED AGENTS 409 Spring Ave., Preston, MN 55965 • 507-765-4444
RON SCHREIER, EA
•
TIM MCLAUGHLIN, EA
RUSHFORD D E N TA L C L I N I C
MeDical
Gary M. Marcoux, D.D.S. 208 S. Elm Street Rushford, MN
(507) 864-7773
• Family Dental Care • Cosmetic Dentistry/Whitening • New Patients Always Welcome
Pamela Ristau, CPA
Personalized service to accommodate your needs. Accounting, Auditing, Tax Preparation 209 ST. ANTHONY STREET, PRESTON, MN 55965 pam@pamristaucpa.com • 507-765-2180
Teri Klaehn CPA,
insurance
LLC
Tax, Payroll and Accounting Services
Quickbooks ProAdvisor
F&M INSURANCE SERVICES
125 St. Paul St., Preston, MN 55965 507-765-3696 - Teri@tklaehncpa.com
assisteD living Park Lane Estates Assisted Living 111 Fillmore Place SE Preston, MN 55965 507-765-9986
“Where Life Begins Again” cnation@goldenhorizons.org
counseling
MeDical
65 Main Avenue North, Harmony Marcy Allen, LPC; Paul Broken, MA; Mark Bronson, MS, LICSW; Alan Rodgers, LICSW 8:00am - 4:30pm, Mon-Fri 1-800-422-0161 www.zumbromhc.org
Psychotherapy, psychiatry, case management, adult rehab mental health services
VICTIM SERVICES
lisa stensrud, dPT
507.867.8007 fax: 507.867.8018 stensrud.lisa@myfcpt.com
- a service of DFO Community Corrections.
Sexual Assault Program ~ Victim/Witness Assistance Program All services are free & confidenital
Po Box 232 212 fillmore st. W Preston, Mn 55965
Advocacy, information & assistance for victim/survivors of sexual assualt & other felony crimes. Community & professional education & consultation. Located in the Fillmore County Court House - Preston, MN
This space is available for your business!
MON-FRI 765-2805 OR CALL 24 HR CRISIS LINE TOLL-FREE 1-877-289-0636
To advertise on this page please call 507.765.2151 or email ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com
real estate Over 1,500 acres sold in the past year! •Specializing in hunting land, farm land, hobby farms & rural properties •Small town work ethic backed by nationwide marketing •Local expertise, born and raised in southeastern MN
chad garteski, Agent/Land Specialist
Cell: 507.269.2742 • Email: Chad@WeissChoice.com www.WeissChoice.com
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Classifieds FOR SALE
Call 507-765-2151 or 800-599-0481 (in 507 area code) FAX 507-765-2468 or e-mail: news@fillmorecountyjournal.com
FOR SALE
Rochester, MN 866-657-4910
www.valleyfeatherlite.com
103 20th St. NE, Stewartville, MN ~ Just off Hwy 63
NEw FeatHerlite trailerS iN Stock:
• 2013 Car Bumper Pull • 500 Gallon Fuel Trailer • 4 Horse LQ's • 7' x 20' Stock • 24' Show Stock • 16' Bumper Stock • 7' x 24' Stock • 16' Goose Neck Stock • 7'6" x 32' Stock USEd FeatHerlite trailerS: • 17' Alum. Flatbed • 20' Stock • 32' Stock • Bobcat S330 w/Cab • Cat 248 B USEd EqUipMENt: • Bobcat T180 • Bobcat S630 w/Cab • NH TC 40 w/loader
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
IKEA desks/workstations with bookshelves and organizers for sale. Perfect for office or home. Brand new $375 per desk, but selling them for $75 each. There are currently 7 available. Call 507-251-5297. s23TFN-x
DOG FOR SALE: Miniature Dachshund crossed with Miniature Pinscher, 7 month old male. Very friendly and rambunctious. Raised with a family. Call 507-251-3864. s23-o
Central Boiler OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Safe, clean, efficient, WOOD HEAT. Theobald Heating Solutions 507-251-9924. swk4tfn- o
Year end SpecialS!
• Bobcat S300 • Bobcat S650 • Bobcat E35 Excavator
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EZ-GO & Yamaha GOlf Carts SaleS & Service New & USed
• JD 329D • Dieci TeleHandlers in Stock
Ivan Vreeman harmony, mn 507-273-6928
EMPLOYMENT
PERSONAL CREATIONS Personalized Holiday Gifts. Order now for 25 percent off your order of $19.00 or more (regular priced). To redeem this offer, visit www.PersonalCreations. com/Adore or call 1-800-557-6929 (MFPA)
Spring Valley Senior Living is currently accepting applications for a parttime LPN or RN for our evening shift. Some overnight shifts also available. Every other weekend worked required. Shift and weekend pay differentials offered. Potential to move in to fulltime position. New grads encouraged to apply! Please send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or e-mail hr@svseniorliving. com. EOE. h23,30-o
ProFlowers – Send Bouquets for Any Occasion. Birthday, Anniversary or Just Because! Take 20 percent off your order over $29! Go to http://www. Proflowers.com/Buy or call 1-866-9832204 (MFPA)
Local Fertilizer company looking for full time truck driver, long & short haul, class A, tankard endorsement, clean driving record, home weekends. Call 507-533-1034 Mon-Fri 9-4. h16,23,30-o
ProfessIonal servIce GuIde Basement Waterproofing
ConstruCtion
plumBing Dave’s Plumbing & Heating, Air Conditioning LLC New Construction & Remodeling• In-Floor Heat • Drain Cleaning
Appliance Sales & Service • New & Used
WE FIX WET BASEMENTS!
Call Dave • Cell: 507-259-4238
Mention this Ad and Receive $100 off Basement Waterproofing System
Spring Valley & Preston • Bus. 765-2173 or 346-7879
Free Estimates • 507-259-7776 • www.AllStarBasements.com
Cleaning
NEWMAN
PLUMBING, HEATING & COOLING, LLC
ServiceMASTER of Chatfield
• New Construction • Remodeling • Insured • Free Estimates • Licensed 507-743-8325 SEE US FOR ALL YOUR HEATING & COOLING NEEDS Randy Newman - 507-421-2536 - GeoSystems
Professional Cleaning ~ Carpet, Furniture, Floors, Furnace Duct Cleaning, Fire & Water Damage, Janitorial Service.
The clean you expect The service you deserve
Jeff Hebl, Owner 507-467-4798 • Lanesboro, MN
specializing in roofing
ConstruCtion
MELDAHL CONSTRUCTION INC. PETERSON, MN 55962 • 507-875-2496 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: GRAIN BIN CONSTRUCTION
Taylor Marsden • 507.450.4501 Mabel, Mn • licensed & Insured #Bc664972
• Dryers • Grain Bins for Drying & Storage
Tear Down , Millwright, Grain Legs, Auger, and Conveyor Construction, Concrete Construction.
-Fans -Heaters -Roof Vents -Floors
(And More!) 30 Ton, 136 ft Boom Truck Service THE FIRST BIN DESIGNED FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
www.duanegilbertsonconstruction.com
Lic. #7046
PROPANE SERVICE INSTALLATION DELIVERY
1-800-464-6121
Call Jim at 507.923.3181 or email ocexteriors@gmail.com
Licensed & Insured • MN Lic #BC667047
SERVING SOUTHERN MN SINCE 1954
motors & motor repair RISTAU FARM SERVICE
satellite serviCes
at all times
dealer
plumBing
For ALL your building and remodeling needs.
Craig Stortz #PL07718
Power Limited Licensed
STORTZ SATELLITE
Nick Stortz #PL07719
Serving the Tri-State area Residential & Commercial Accounts for Direct TV & Dishnet. Cable - Phone - Internet - Wiring Canton, MN
Toll Free 866-862-5397 Bus 507-743-8486 Cell 507-259-1454
Welding & truCk repair 507.421.2956
AL LARSON & SONS
Many Years of Experience
Put your business here!
Lic. #008744PJ
KRUEGEL GAS SERVICE
Interior and Exterior Work • All Areas of Home Repair Replacement Windows • Roofing Repair • Siding • Fences Decks • Drywall/Taping • Painting • Ceiling • Texturing Bathrooms & Kitchens • Ceramic & Vinyl Tile Small Jobs Welcome • Free Estimates • Fully Insured
Lic# BC474301
MN CONTRACTORS LIC. #20382343
Lic. #008399PJ
Handy Man with more than 25 years of Experience
HUNGERHOLT CARPENTRY • MARTY HUNGERHOLT, 507-467-2203 • RANDY HARMON, 507-467-2410 • RICHARD NEPSTAD, 507-765-3621
Dave Swenson Don Tollefsrud Matt Swenson
propane gas
• CUSTOM CABINETS • REMODELING ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIR SHOP • ROOFING • GARAGES • SIDING • SHEDS & MORE 507.765.3873-lanesboro,Mn • 507.932.4560-st. charles, Mn 50-100 new/rebuilt • GRANICRETE COUNTER TOPS auTHorIZed motors on hand Baldor H:507-268-4949 C:507-272-3624
Fountain, MN
PLUMBING & HEATING
• Insured • Septic systems • New Construction • Remodeling
Handy man
We Carry
&
and Cabinetry
•concrete •new Home •siding •remodeling free esTIMaTes!
507-493-5282 • Free Estimates
Plumbing & Heating
• New Homes • Remodeling • Air Conditioning
308 St. Anthony St., Preston • Furnace • Drain Cleaning
Calls welcomed any time!
507-765-2405
BRUMM’S PLUMBING & HEATING, LLC Tony Brumm • Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507)493-5507 • Cell:507-251-9212
TAYLOR OUTDOOR WOOD STOVES ~ RADIANT FLOOR HEATING A-MAIZE-ING HEAT CORN FURNACES & BOILERS ~ GAS FURNACES & BOILERS AIR CONDITIONING ~ SEPTIC SYSTEMS ~ NEW CONSTRUCTION ~ REMODELING FREE ESTIMATES ~ INSURED
& Truck Repair If you are interested in advertising please call 507.765.2151 or email ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com
The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County
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EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
FARM
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Licensed Clinical Supervisor: Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center is currently seeking a full-time Mental Health Professional (LPCC/LICSW/ LP) to provide clinical direction, consultation, and direct services for our location based out of Harmony, MN. This position involves being the clinical supervisor and providing case management services to adults with a mental illness. Responsibilities of the Clinical Supervisor include completion of diagnostic assessments, quality assurance reviews, case consultation, required documentation, providing quality direct services and group facilitation. The Clinical Supervisor must meet the qualifications of a mental health professional according to the Minnesota state statute, including a Master’s degree and licensure of LPCC, LICSW or LP. The chosen candidate for this position will have supervisory experience. This position involves travel throughout Fillmore County and other counties in southeast Minnesota. We offer a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans, and paid time off. EEO Employer. For more information, please visit www.zumbromhc. org. Please send resume and cover letter to: zvmhchr@zumbromhc.org Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center 343 Wood Lake Drive SE Rochester, MN 55904. h23,30-o
ATTENTION: LIFEGUARDS - The Preston Park Board is accepting applications for the 2014 season. All lifeguards must complete the provided CPR/1st Aid course and orientation training. Reimbursement of Lifeguard training fee upon successful completion and 160 hours worked. WSI training is recommended for applicants age 16 and up with reimbursement of WSI fee upon successful completion and 50 hours worked. Applications may be picked up at City Hall in Preston. Application deadline is 4:30pm on Friday, January 10, 2014. h23,30- o
THE FILLMORE COUNTY Journal is seeking a freelance writer to cover Canton City Council meetings as well as occasional human interest stories. Send letter of interest and writing sample to PO Box 496, Preston, MN 55965. h9tfn- x
Haybuster #2100 round bale processor streach feed and bedding supply. Good condition $10,500. 320-543-3523. f23,30,6,13-x
FARMLAND FOR SALE
ATTENTION: POOL MANAGERS – The Preston Park Board is accepting applications for a Swimming Pool Manager for the 2014 season. This person must be available beginning in May through August. Salary is negotiable, depending upon experience. Some duties include: hiring of lifeguards, scheduling of pool staff, daily bank deposits, ordering of supplies & concessions, attendance at monthly Park Board meetings. Specific job description and applications are available at City Hall in Preston. Position will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to applications received by 4:30pm on Friday, January 10, 2014. h23,30- o
PAID IN ADVANCE! MAKE $1000 A WEEK mailing brochures from home! Genuine Opportunity! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.localmailers.net (VOID IN SD) (MFPA)
KINGSLAND PUBLIC Schools has the following positions available: KES Paraprofessional, KMS paraprofessional, and KMS Interventionist. For more information and to apply for these positions, please visit http://kingsland.k12. mn.us h30- o
MAKE YOUR LIFE’S WORK A VACATION. Work from home selling cruises. Take the first step today and reach out to our Business Opportunity Specialist! Call 877-671-6145 (MFPA) BE YOUR OWN BOSS. Net Huge Profits. Over $60K/Year. A Real Business! (Invest. Req’d. - $4750) 1-888-796-9981. Call Daily from 8 AM to 4 PM CST (MFPA)
Semcac is seeking a School Readiness Data Specialist in Rushford
part-time rn/Lpn & cna shifts available. Will train and reimburse for classes, if not on the registry. Bonus Pay on weekends and shift differential.
Green Lea Manor nursing home
HELP WANTED
Job Description: Work closely with customers and service techs to coordinated installs and service requests. Majority of the time will focus on working with 3rd party service technicians, general administrative tasks, respond to internal and external inquiries via email/phone in timely manner. Required skills/experiences: Excellent communication skills, MS Office software skills, able to work in team oriented environment. Preferred skills: Customer service experience, general understanding of database management systems. Pay will be based on experience. Harmony Enterprises, Inc. is a leading equipment manufacturer for the waste management industry. Visit our website for more information about our company: www.harmony1.com Interested candidates, please submit resume to: Ramon Hernandez at ramonh@harmony1.com or mail to Harmony Enterprises, Inc. 704 Main Ave N, Harmony, MN 55939 by Jan. 10, 2013. Please no telephone inquiries.
Call Kyle: 641-919-5953
FARMLAND FOR SALE
FARMLAND FOR SALE
98 acres m/l, 86.4 tillable acres, 66.9 CPI, Sumner Township, Fillmore Co.
150 acres m/l, 145.3 tillable acres, 82.1 CPI, Rock Dell/High Forest ‘W’ Township, Olmsted Co.
Call Kyle: 641-919-5953
Call Kyle: 641-919-5953
NOTICES
NOTICES
VILLAGE SQUARE RESTAURANT of Harmony will be closed January 1 March 27, 2014 for restaurant remodel. n30,6,13,20- o
Meet Singles Right Now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it Free. Call Now: 1-800-314-4583 (MFPA)
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REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE: 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in the country with heated shop. 507-2596961. e30tfn- o
WANTED: Cropland, farms, hunting land. Call Roger D. Johnson, Land Broker Auctioneer. Licensed MN, SD, WI, IL. 608-385-8080. e2tfn- o
STRUGGLING WITH YOUR MORTGAGE and Worried about Foreclosure? Reduce Your Mortgage & Save Money. Legal Loan Modification Services. Free Consultation. Call Preferred Law 1-800-952-5147 (MFPA)
Customer Service Representative Harmony Enterprises is seeking someone who is friendly, hardworking and thrives to make sure the customer is satisfied.
Call Kyle: 641-919-5953
HAVE FUN AND FIND A GENUINE CONNECTION! The next voice on the other end of the line could be the one. Call Tango 1-800-912-6564. FREE trial! (MFPA)
Contact Nicky or stop by for an application.
…because the journey matters
226 acres m/l, 205.44 tillable acres, 87.3 CPI, Racine & Frankford Townships, Mower Co.
GUARANTEED INCOME for your retirement. Avoid market risk & get guaranteed income in retirement! Call for free copy of our safe money guide plus annuity quotes from A-rated companies! 800/631-4558 MCAN
Must be caring, compassionate, and a team player.
Richard Milne & Associates
Real Estate, LLC Multi Purpose Building - With panoramic views of the Camp Creek Valley. Originally built for use as a financial institution but could be used for any commerical business or converted to a residence with zoning change. $199,000
RichaRd Milne
BRokeR, GRi, aBR
Home 507-765-2172 Cell: 507-951-3672 Fax: 507-765-5308 Email: rmilne@centurytel.net daVid Milne 507-696-6730
For more inFormation go to www.semnrealtors.org
FARMLAND FOR SALE
92 acres m/l, 91.2 tillable acres, 66.7 CPI, Bloomfield Township, Fillmore Co.
DISH TV RETAILER Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/ month (where available.) Save! Ask About same day Installation! Call now! 800/297-8706 MCAN
Green Lea Manor is LookinG for speciaL peopLe who want to Make a difference.
E.O.E.
FARMLAND FOR SALE
CANADA DRUG CENTER is your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 75% on all your medication needs. Call today 800/259-1096 for $10.00 off your first prescription and free shipping. MCAN
Apply on-line at www.semcac.org, or by contacting Barb Thompson, Semcac (507)864-8202 or barb.thompson@semcac.org. Former & current Head Start parents are encouraged to apply. Postmark applications by January 4, 2014. EOE.
115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436
Call Kyle: 641-919-5953
Antique Auction: Saturday, Jan. 11, 2014, 9:45 A.M. “Generation to Generation” Martin Luther High School, Northrop, MN (4 mile N of Fairmont, I-90 exit #102 on Hwy. 15 & 1/4 mile W. on Cty. Hwy. 38). HUGE SALE by many parties. Listing & Pictures @ www.martinlutherhs.com n30- x
Looking for a sharp person who likes working with data. Part-time position will support development of integrated program data management systems to include collection, entry, analysis, and reporting. Pleasant work environment with flexible hours.
457 acres m/l, 383.5 tillable acres, 74.5 CPI, Canton Township, Fillmore Co.
SAFE STEP WALK-IN TUB: Alert for Seniors: Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less than 4” Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American Made. Installation Included. Call 888743-6845 for $750 Off (MFPA) Medical Alert for Seniors – 24/7 monitoring. FREE Equipment. FREE Shipping. Nationwide Service. $29.95/ Month CALL Medical Guardian Today 1-888-721-6758 (MFPA) ACCIDENT VICTIMS. NEED CASH? Get a cash advance for your motor vehicle accident case. Pay nothing until you win. Fast approval. Cash Next Day! 888-606-4249 (MFPA) DirecTV - Over 140 Channels only $29.99 a month. Triple Savings! $636.00 in Savings, Free Upgrade to Genie & 2013 NFL Sunday Ticket FREE for New Customers. Start Saving Today! 1-800-831-9839 (MFPA) REDUCE YOUR CABLE BILL!* Get a whole-home Satellite system installed at NO COST and programming starting at $19.99/mo. FREE HD/DVR Upgrade to new callers, SO CALL NOW 1-855244-0238 (MFPA) TO INVESTIGATE OTHER ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES Call PaperChain at 931-922-0484 or e-mail info@paperchain.com (MFPA)
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Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI
(507) 346-2060 Cell: 507-951-2071 Toll-Free: 888-835-8141
715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com 104 n. hudSon aVE., Spring VallEy $129,900
418 minnESota St., oStrandEr $59,500 4 bdrm 2 bath home. Same owner for over 60 years! Well maintained property with perm. siding, attached 2 car garage, alley access, front porch, side deck off formal dining area, built in corner hutches, main floor laundry, main floor bedroom and open staircase. This property is in great condition and ready to move in to. Great price and small town living!
Roxanne Johnson, Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI RoxanneJohnson@remax.net Cell: 507-458-6110 If you love older homes here it is! Original woodwork,9 ft. ceilings, pillars, decorative moldings, hardwood floors, and original cabinetry. Eat in kitchen, plus a large dining room with easy access to the 3 season porch. Main floor bedroom & bath. 3 bedrooms, den & full bath up, plus walk 210 Center St. W, HARMONY up. $89,900 225 5tH Ave. SE, HARMONY 2 bedroom Bungalow with high ceilings & open floor plan. Updated kitchen and bath, plus main floor laundry. Front enclosed 3 season porch. 2 car detached garage. Shingles on home in 2004, steel on garage 2012, perm siding, updated doors and windows. Move in ready! $64,900
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313 Fillmore St. W PREStON
Craftsman style 3 bedroom home with original features. Open staircase, oak & maple hardwood floors, built in's, leaded glass window, and brick fireplace. Upstairs bedrooms all have wood floors, step in closets and built in drawers.
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Affordable hobby farm with 5.06 acres. Conveniently located between Austin and Rochester in Elkton, MN. All set up for horses - fenced & pasture area with 84x48 shed with indoor riding arena with 14’ door. The house has 3 bdrms, full bath and updated furnace, hot water heater, new shingles 2004 & buried power line to house. If you're looking for a move in ready property, look no further! Reduced!
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3 bedroom home with updated in 2007: kitchen, bath, siding, windows, shingles front porch. Main floor bed & bath. 2 214 N Elm St., & bedrooms up plus large storage room with MABEL potential to finish . Deck off kitchen. Det garage. Large lot. Wood floors everywhere but kitchen and bath. Worth a look! $58,900
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243 Harwood Ave., CHAtFIELD
Nicely laid out 1 1/2 story home with 3 season porch. Main living areas are open and bright. Open staircase leads to 3 nice size bedrooms with large closets. Wood floors under carpets. Back covered deck. Det garage and garden space. $61,900
401 Hillcrest, LANESBORO 145 2ND Ave. SE, HARMONY
1920’s Bungalow with high ceilings, wood floors, and nice layout. Walk up attic area has been sheet rocked & offers additional space. Vinyl siding, shingles 3 yrs. Large 3 season front porch. Seller invites your offer. $41,900
15413 Cty 9, PREStON 150 5 St. NE, HARMONY tH
Very well cared for 3 bedroom home on a wonderful lot with mature trees. Floor plan is well laid out with an open vaulted ceiling, in the living, dining & kitchen. Master bedroom with master bath. Detached super sized one car with heated workshop area. $59,500
400 Spring St. NW PREStON
3 bedroom home with open vaulted living areas. Updated kitchen, custom hickory cabinets, tile floors, center island. 1 1/2 bath, large office with egress window, plenty of storage. Heated 2 car att garage, fenced yard, and 3 season room. $95,000
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2 bedroom home, updated on main floor including flooring, lighting, bathroom, furnace and window replacement in 2012. Full basement with laundry and storage. Large detached garage. Greenleafton offers affordable living with country views. $57,000
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140 4 St. SW, HARMONY tH
Quiet Location, this 2 story home is affordably price and offers some nice features such as an open staircase, hardwood flooring, main floor laundry and central air. Mature trees, on corner lot with generous sized 2 car garage.
1012 Washington St., PREStON
Starting up or slowing down. Well maintained 2 bedroom ranch home. Large kitchen and living room. Lower level has a family room area, den, storage, and work area. X-Large 1 car garage. Look today! $109,000
308 Fillmore St. W, PREStON
3 bedroom home with nicely updated kitchen. Eat in kitchen plus Formal dining room. Deck access from kitchen plus large screened porch. Spacious upstairs with family room and 3 bedrooms. Full bath on upper level. Nice backyard with alley access to garage.
Move in ready 3 Bedroom home. Vaulted ceilings in living room with cozy NG fireplace. Kitchen has newer countertops and sink, plus skylight for natural lighting. Lower level family room, exercise area, office/den, bath, laundry, and storage. Att garage. Semi-private back yard. $104,900
100 First Street S, CANtON
45742 Cty 29, MABEL
Quality built ranch home offers a picture perfect setting. Custom cabinets, floors, & millwork. Geothermal heat. Landscaped & cedar fencing. Detached multi 2 cars, shop & storage space, pole shed,& small barn. $250,000
Approx. 12 acre building site) located south of Spring Valley on Sample Road. Excellent habitat for wildlife, great hunting land, some tillable and hay ground. Seller will consider Contract for Deed with low down and low monthly payments.
Kelsey Bergey Real Estate Agent remax@harmonytel.net Office 507-886-4221
25 Center St. W, Harmony, MN 55939 www.SEMNrealestate.com • Toll Free: 888-839-2142 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
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xxx SamplE road, Spring VallEy $49,900
Approximately 1.88 Acres west of Spring Valley. Great location on hard surface road with many mature trees. Ranch style home with full lower level partially finished. Formal dining, eat in kitchen, main floor laundry and newer sunroom with in floor heat. The oversized 2 car garage. There is RV parking as well. The back yard is beautiful with all the trees and peaceful surroundings. Priced to sell! REDUCED!
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19679 690th St. Elkton $145,000
This amazing 3 bdrm 2 bath home is located in a beautiful established neighborhood. The main level has been renovated and remodeled w/ lower level partially finished. Appl's included. 2 car detached garage w/ workshop. Upstairs is a 1 bedroom 1 bath rental unit with eat in kitchen & living room. Have your renter pay part of your mortgage payment, taxes & insurance!
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400 Dupont St. LANESBORO 10277 Cty 116, GRANGER
Investment property - this affordable 2 bedroom home offers efficient living, near the Upper Iowa River and miles of snowmobile trails, with 2 car garage. Seller had tiled around perimeter, new furnace in 2007 and updated septic. $48,000
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510 Main Ave N, HARMONY
This property has a good sized 3 bedroom home with open floor plan. Attached 2 car garage and storage shed. Home sold ‘’AS IS’’, cash or qualified conventional loan letters must accompany all offers. Proceeds to be given to Harmony Area Community Foundation. $25,000
New Construction 2013 - Cottage Style Living. Mocha birch cabinets, granite counter with breakfast bar, engineered hardwood flooring. 9 x 16 deck with a beautiful view. Laundry & storage areas in the lower level. $69,900
A great opportunity for you to finish the interior to your liking. This home is at the sheet-rocked and wired stage with bathrooms roughed in. Super location on top of Church Hill. This tri-plex offers a wonderful opportunity for a get away or a full time home in Lanesboro.$98,500
XXX 3RD Ave SE, HARMONY Lots for Sale Harmony's newest subdivision, with country views and city utilities at an affordable price. No building permit fees or connection fees in 2013! Harmony is a super place to live, offering the quality lifestyle of a small town, with a thriving business district, clinic & health care facilities. $14,900/each
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Home is being sold ''As Is''. Nice sized home with potential located near Upper Iowa River. Eat in kitchen, with open living and dining. Open staircase leading to 3 bedrooms with oak floors and full bath upstairs. Steel roof and deck are 3 years old. Shingles done in 2013.
118 Main St. S, MABEL Property is in good condition with updates. Retail & office space. 2 parking spaces on property. Public parking front side of building. Full kitchen, laundry, & full bath onsite. Opportunity for landlord or supplementing your own business with additional income. $68,000
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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-13-881 Estate of Earl Herman Hilke, Decedent NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY A Petition for Determination of Descent has been tiled with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent’s last Will (if any), and the descent of such property be aetermined and assigned by this Court to the persons entitled to the property. Any objections to the Petition must be ftled with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are fIled or raised, the Petition may be granted. IT IS ORDERED and Notice is further given, that the Petition will be heard on January 28, 2014 at 9:45 a.m. by this Court at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, Minnesota. 1. Notice shall be given to all interested persons (Minn. Stat. 524.1-401) and persons who have fIled a demand for notice pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-204. 2. Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by: [X] Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing date. [ ] Delivering a copy of this Notice and Order to ______ personally at least 14 days prior to the hearing date. BY THE COURT Dated: December 18, 2013 (COURT SEAL) Matthew J. Opat Judge of District Court Dated: December 18, 2013 James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Petitioner Timothy A. Murphy Hammell & Murphy P.L.L.P. 110 East Main Street, PO Box 149 Caledonia, MN 55921 Attorney License No: 76594 Telephone: (507) 725-3361 FAX: (507) 725-5627 Publish23, 30
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-13-876 Estate of Scott Eugene Copeman, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Carol A Copeman, whose address is 509 Lyndale Ave, Spring Valley, Minnesota 55975, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir or other Interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of general administration, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any Interest In real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: December 17, 2013 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Shawn Vogt Sween (MN# 0387368) Law Office of Shawn Vogt Sween, LLC 104 Main St S PO Box 35 Grand Meadow Minnesota 55936 Telephone: (507) 754-4555 Facsimile: (507) 754-4554 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE Publish 23,30
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-13-813 Estate of Harry L. Housker, Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on February 25, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. a hearing will be held in this Court at the Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, Minnesota 55965, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the decedent’s Will dated May 26, 2010, and for the appointment of Donald Housker as personal representative of the estate of the decedent In an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts for the estate. Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the dete of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: December 17, 2013 Matthew J. Opat Judge of District Court James D. Attwood Court Administrator Barton L. Seebach (MN# 0164975) Story & Schoeberl, L.L.P. P.O. Box 89 126 N Elm St Cresco Iowa 52136 Telephone: (563) 547-3329 Facsimile: (563) 547-2578 Publish 23,30
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-13-880 Estate of Winifred Arlone Hilke, Decedent NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY A Petition for Determination of Descent has been filed with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent’s last Will (if any), and the descent of such property be determined and assigned by this Court to the persons entitled to the property. Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed or raised, the Petition may be granted. IT IS ORDERED and Notice is further given, that the Petition will be heard on January 28, 2014 at 9:45 a.m. by this Court at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, Minnesota. 1. Notice shall be given to all interested persons (Minn. Stat. 524.1-401) and persons who have filed a demand for notice pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-204. 2. Notice shall be given by publishing this Notice and Order as provided by law and by: [X] Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing date. [ ] Delivering a copy of this Notice and Order to ______ personally at least 14 days prior to the hearing date. BY THE COURT Dated: December 18, 2013 (COURT SEAL) Matthew J. Opat Judge of District Court Dated: December 18, 2013 James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Petitioner Timothy A. Murphy Hammell & Murphy P.L.L.P. 110 East Main Street, PO Box 149 Caledonia, MN 55921 Attorney License No: 76594 Telephone: (507) 725-3361 FAX: (507) 725-5627 Publish23, 30 Carrolton Township Notice Meeting Date Change Carrolton Township will meet on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the Carrolton Town Hall. Luanne Storelee Clerk Publish30, 6
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-13-869 Estate of Wanda Alice Eide, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated January 28, 1994, (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Donald Eide, whose address is 30252 DeSoto Rd. Peterson, MN 55962, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: December 16, 2013 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Terry A. Chiglo Chiglo Law Office 210 E. Cedar Street Box 507 Houston, MN, 55943 Attorney License No: 0243875 Telephone: (507) 896-2176 FAX: (507) 896-2070 Email: chiglaw1@acegroup.cc Publish 23,30
Notice The Fillmore County Planning Commission will conduct a meeting on the evening of January 9, 2014 in Room 601L in the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street Preston, MN starting at 7:10 p.m. There will be a public hearing on a Rezoning request in Canton Township and a Conditional Use Permit request for a Multi-Family Dwelling in Canton Township. There will also be a discussion regarding proposed changes to the Fillmore County Feedlot Ordinance. Chris Graves Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 30 Notice The Fillmore County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will conduct its next tour on Monday, January 6, 2014. They will leave the highway shop at 9:00 a.m. and visit a site in Canton Township where Todd and Amy Soiney have requested a Rezoning and a Conditional Use Permit for a MultiFamily Dwelling. They will continue to a site in Carrolton Township where Verdon and Renee Hasleiet have applied for a Variance for a detached garage. Chris Graves Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 30
Notice of Hearing for a variance permit fillmore county zoning regulations verdon & Renee Hasleiet Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment has been presented an application from Verdon and Renee Hasleiet of 34880 Fawn Drive, Lanesboro, MN 55949 to construct a detached garage on their property located in the NE ¼ of the SE ¼ Section 7, Carrolton Township. They are requesting a twenty-five (25) foot Variance from Section 604.05(2)(b) of the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance to construct a detached garage. The land is located in an Agricultural District and is just outside of the City of Lanesboro. Notice is further given that said petitioners Verdon and Renee Hasleiet will be heard at a monthly meeting of the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment on January 9, 2014 at 7:05 p.m. in Room 601L of the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN, 55965 at which time all interested persons will be heard. If you would like any further information on this project it is available in the Fillmore County Zoning Office during regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Dated: December 30, 2013 Chris Graves Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 30
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Summary of Minutes December 17, 2013 County Board Meeting The Fillmore County Board met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION 2013-074: Final payment of $24,187.92 to ICON Constructors, LLC for Project SAP 23-615-13, Carimona Township RESOLUTION 2013-075: Final payment of $14,895.57 to ICON Constructors, LLC for Project SAP 23-599-191, Chatfield Township The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda. • remove items No. 1 & 5, from Consent Agenda. • the following amended Consent Agenda: 2. Annual 2014 MN Counties Computer Cooperative County Attorney’s Annual Maintenance Fee. 3. Successful completion of probation for Doreen Bergo, Home Health Aide. 4. Merit increase for Jessica Kraus, Lead Child Support Officer. 6. Renewal of technology support agreement with Marco. • 2014 Purchase of Service Agreement with Workforce, Inc. • 2014 Purchase of Service Agreement: Mental Health Services with Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center and 2014 Purchase of Service Agreement: Mental Health Services Case Management & Targeted Case Management with Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center. • 2014 Purchase of Service Agreement: Mental Health Services with Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center. • increase number of intermittent deputies from seven to nine. • hire of three intermittent deputies at Union scale. • send Lead Dispatcher position to Bjorklund Consulting for Hay System job evaluation rating. • purchase of thirty Automatic External Defibrillators and supplies for year two of AED initiative. • hire of Merit Office Support Specialist, Sr., at Merit Range 34/Step 1 (A). • table previous motion: purchase Fleet Maintenance Pro software • correct December 3, 2013 minutes. • Coordinator’s participation in SE MN Leadership, 2014 Leadership Growth Group Program. • payment of invoice from Gregory Schwarz for Greenleafton land survey. • payment to SHI International for 2014 Microsoft Office Assurances. • Item No. 5 from Consent Agenda. • remove following motion from table: purchase Fleet Maintenance Pro software. The original motion to approve was carried. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount A+ Imaging, copier contract $568.31 Fillmore County Treasurer-credit card, registration fees, misc. exp. $805.92 Gundersen Health System, services $753.11 Marco, Inc., equipment purchase $658.56 Melver, Paula, mileage $543.30 MN Office of Enterprise Technology, services $1,522.00 Preston Service Plus, services $907.91 Red Wing Software, membership dues $627.51 Sheldon Plumbing & Heating, Inc., services $1,037.93 Whitewater Wireless, Inc., equipment purchase $2,606.83 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $10,031.38 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (66 bills - not listed) $9,566.92 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $19,598.30 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Ag Electrical Specialist, Inc., parts $938.10 Baudoin Oil, fuel $12,474.21 Bauer Built, Inc., parts $2,257.39 Canton Heating & Cooling, LLC, services $701.67 Express Pressure Washers, Inc., services $551.37 Fastenal Company, supplies $654.41 G & K Services, supplies, uniforms $536.63 Herman’s Service, services $1,076.00 Manahan Machine Shop, Inc., parts $728.20 Preston Auto Parts, parts $1,143.80 Preston Public Utilities, equipment purchase $500.00 Stepp Manufacturing Co., Inc., equipment purchase $44,060.29 W.D. Larson Co. Ltd., Inc., parts $748.72 Western Petroleum Company, oil $2,633.72 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $69,004.51 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (34 bills - not listed) $4,099.11 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $73,103.62 SANITATION FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (NONE) $0.00 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (3 bills - not listed) $788.26 TOTAL SANITATION FUND $788.26 AIRPORT FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS OVER $500 (NONE) $0.00 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (1 bill - not listed) $216.00 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND $216.00 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Bobbie Vickerman, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 30 Notice of hearing for a conditional use permit Fillmore County Zoning regulations Todd and Amy Soiney Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Planning Commission has been presented an application from Todd & Amy Soiney of 12275 – 385th Avenue, Canton, MN 55922 for a Conditional Use Permit for a Multi-Family Dwelling on their property located in the in the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 26 Canton Township, approximately 3 miles east of the City of Canton. Notice is further given that said petitioners Todd and Amy Soiney will be heard at a monthly meeting of the Fillmore County Planning Commission on January 9, 2014 at 7:17 p.m. in Room 601L of the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN, 55965 at which time all interested persons will be heard. If you would like any further information on this project it is available in the Fillmore County Zoning Office during regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information will be available at that time as to when the Fillmore County Board of Commissioners will act upon this petition. Dated: December 30, 2013 Chris Graves Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 30
Notice of hearing for a land rezoning Fillmore county zoning regulations todd and amy soiney Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Planning Commission has been presented an application from Todd & Amy Soiney of 12275 – 385th Avenue, Canton, MN 55922 to rezone their property located in the in the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 26 Canton Township from Commercial to R-1 (Single and Two-Family Residential). The property is approximately 3 miles east of the City of Canton. Notice is further given that said petitioners Todd and Amy Soiney will be heard at a monthly meeting of the Fillmore County Planning Commission on January 9, 2014 at 7:12 p.m. in Room 601L of the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN, 55965 at which time all interested persons will be heard. If you would like any further information on this project it is available in the Fillmore County Zoning Office during regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information will be available at that time as to when the Fillmore County Board of Commissioners will act upon this petition. Dated: December 30, 2013 Chris Graves Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 30
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Mon., Dec. 30 - 9:30am - Tractors, Combines, Heads, Planters, Hay & Tillage Equipment, Menure Handling, and More Auction! Auction held at Gehling Implement & Auction Co., Preston. For more information contact Gehling Auction at 1-800770-0347 or email denny@gehlingauction.com. Mon., Jan. 13 - Noon - Hay & Straw Auction. Sale Site: Preston Dairy & Farm of Canton. For more information contact Don at 507-743-2250 or Gehling Auction Co. 507-765-2131. Thurs., Feb. 13 - 2pm - 175.50 acres of good productive Fillmore County farm land in Norway Township. Sale site at Rushford American Legion, 213 State Rd. 16, Rushford, MN. For more information contact Sanden Realty & Auctions at 507-896-2586 or online at www.sandenrealty.com Listing in the Journal. On-line AucTiOn infOrmATiOn
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THANK YOU The Family of Caleb Hughes would like to express our appreciation of the outpouring of support and love we have been shown since Caleb’s accident. We truly have seen the good still in the world and we Thank you for that. A special thank you to the class of 2010, his true friends whom he loved like family, and to Hoff funeral home for leading us through this difficult time, May you all feel as blessed as you have made us feel. Jon and Cherie Graham and Family t23,30-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Notice The Fillmore County Board of Adjustment will conduct a Public Hearing on the evening of January 9, 2014 in Room 601L in the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street Preston, MN starting at 7:00 p.m. to consider a Variance for Verdon and Renee Hasleiet in Carrolton Township. Chris Graves Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 30
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“Spring Blooming” By ellie, age 8 Kingsland elementary Grade 2
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all children 13 and under are welcome to submit Weather art. Send your picture to Fillmore county Journal P.o. Box 496, Preston, Mn 55965 or email it to: ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com or drop it off at the Fillmore county Journal 136 St. anthony St., Preston, Mn Be sure to include child’s First and last name, age, town and title of art Work.
Preston equiPment new JoHn deere TracTors
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Weather art WeaTher arT WanTed!
Moon PhaSeS ~ January new
12° 23°
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