Fillmore County Journal 12.5.11 by Jason Sethre

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Harmony Chamber and EDA hears from Tim Penny By Jade Wangen jwangen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The Harmony Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Authority (EDA) shared a round table meeting and dinner together on November 29 at the Golf Club in Harmony. The annual meeting is a chance for the group to get together and discuss the past year, as well as plans for the future. Tim Penny, the CEO of Southeastern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), was at the meeting to talk about the foundation and some of the things it could offer Harmony. Penny explained that half of what SMIF does is work with early childhood. “Many of the programs are cash-strapped,” said Penny. “We feel the limited resources we have can make a difference to young people.” Grant money has moved

many communities toward their early childhood goals. “We give away hundreds of books a year to early childhood settings,” said Penny. The other half of the work done by SMIF is entrepreneurship. Their vision includes promoting regional economic growth. Helping out businesses, especially small businesses in small towns, has always been a priority for the foundation. SMIF has invested $89,889,249 in 20 counties in southern Minnesota over the last 25 years. In a Power Point presentation, Penny showed that 25 percent of that was grants, 25 percent loans, and 50 percent programmatic activity. They have provided countless Incentive Grants, as well as a Small Enterprise Loan and Revolving Loan Program. SMIF was established 25 years ago by the Minnesotabased McKnight Foundation, while Penny was representing

southern Minnesota in Congress. The McKnight Foundation supports SMIF with a million dollars a year. Another million a year comes from an endowment fund with donations made by local investors. Penny also talked about communities that are invested in SMIF, including Preston and Rushford. He encouraged Harmony to think about investing as well. SMIF offers a no-fee service to communities, acting as the non-profit organization for them. According to Penny, there is a $14/$1 average return investment. Disaster relief is another service SMIF has provided for communities. Penny said after the 2007 flood in Rushford, SMIF helped 117 businesses with grants to get their doors open again. SMIF has invested in many businesses in local communities See HARMONY Page 23 

Tim Penny, CEO of Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, recently spoke to the Harmony Chamber of Commerce and the EDA. Photo by Jade Wangen

Judge hears eminent domain case Many attend Rushford public hearing By K aren R eisner

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The city of Preston exercised their power of eminent domain to acquire 5.99 acres that they deemed necessary to construct the Preston-Forestville Recreational Trail system on March 2, 2009. The trail had been planned to be a segment of the Blufflands Trail System. The process to acquire properties for the planned route started nearly fifteen years ago. By 2005, seventeen properties from different landowners had been acquired for the trail right of way. Properties owned by the John Snyder family and the Vernon Ristau

family were the only properties not acquired. Negotiations to acquire these properties has been ongoing through the years. The trail is proposed to be about 10 miles long, ten feet wide, with a 60 foot right-of-way. The parcels needed to complete the land acquisition include a 2.18 acre parcel owned by John and Bernadette Snyder, and a total of 3.81 acres owned by Vernon and Kay Ristau. In October 2009, the Snyders and Ristaus commenced a lawsuit against the DNR and the city of Preston. Since the the beginning of the eminent domain proceedings, the ensuing lawsuit and proceedings

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involving environmental issues, a portion of this trail has been built, possibly a mile or so, west of Preston which includes one bridge. On Monday, November 28 in a packed courtroom, attorneys David Joerg and Dwight Luhmann representing the city of Preston, and Larry Peterson and Brent Kleffman (Peterson, Logren, and Kilbury, P.A.) representing the Snyder and Ristau families presented evidence supporting their cases. The evidentiary hearing had been scheduled for three days, but was completed by about 3:00 p.m. Monday. The hearing See EMINENT Page 2 

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The house was packed Monday, November 28 as the city council conducted two public hearings and delved into a full agenda. The majority of the public, who was left standing in doorways and sitting on tables, was in attendance with questions or concerns regarding property assessments for the south portion of Phase One, 2011 Street and Utility Improvement Project. Otomo Engineering gave a concise presentation before answering

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with Judge Jeffrey Thompson, Winona County, presiding was held at the Fillmore County Courthouse. The next step is for the attorneys to submit briefs to the judge by December 23 and replies by January 5, 2012. Judge Thompson will then take the case under advisement, consider all the information gathered, arguments presented in the briefs and after a time, render a decision. His decision could be appealed. If the case is not appealed and the judge rules in favor of the city, a process will go forward where the judge appoints three commissioners from the county to determine damages for the Snyders and Ristaus, meaning the replacement value for the land being taken. This decision on the value of the land can also be appealed. If the ruling by Judge Thompson is in the favor of the Snyders and Ristaus, and if there is no appeal by the city, the case will be over. The City According to the city’s attorneys, there are three issues. First, is the private property the city needs to acquire for the trail for a public purpose and a public use? Second, is the property

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“reasonably necessary” to achieve the public purpose? Third, does the city have the authority to acquire the property? The city’s attorneys will argue that all three issues should be decided in the city’s favor. Evidence and exhibits presented at the trial show that the properties are to be used for a public recreational trail. Both Craig Blommer, area supervisor Parks and Trails, and Kim Waldof, DNR engineer, testified that there were not any reasonable alternatives to the planned route. Blommer testified that there was legal authority for the trail. He also testified as to the measures the DNR takes to minimize the impact of flooding. The city will argue in their brief that they had the authority to exercise eminent domain due to a legislative act, meaning it is supported by Minnesota Statutes, sections 85.015 subd. 7. They will argue that the segment of the trail from Preston to Forestville State Park is part of a state authorized trail system. The trail will connect established recreational areas which are state owned, the Root River Trail system and Forestville State Park. Eminent domain is defined as “the power of the government to take private property for public use.” Minnesota Statute sec-

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tion 465.1 authorizes all cities to exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire private property within or outside of its city limits for a purpose authorized by law. In 2006, Minnesota Statutes were revised limiting the use of eminent domain stating “eminent domain may only be used for a public use or public purpose.” The trail is to be a public trail for public use. Preston city administrator Joe Hoffman provided a background during the trial to the resolution passed in 2009 exercising the power of eminent domain. Depositions that had been given under oath by the late Dr. Robert Sauer and Dale Willie, who was unavailable for the trial, were submitted. Dr. Sauer had maintained a log and letters of contacts and meetings with the Ristaus, Snyders, and Dale Willie for about a six month period in 2007 while negotiations and suggestions for alternate routes, were pursued. Dale Willie had checked on suggested alternate routes which he determined would be difficult due to steep grades. Snyders and Ristaus Attorneys Peterson and Kleffman brought forward three witnesses, including Carimona Township Supervisor Arlynn Hovey, John Snyder and Todd Ristau. Hovey related that the membership that was present at a 2000 annual meeting voted unanimously against the development of bicycle trails in Carimona. In July 2008, a resolution against the use of eminent domain for the purpose of establishing a trail was adopted by the township board. Hovey believes the planned location of the trail through these properties which would put the trail through a flood plain is a poor place to put it. John Snyder and Todd Ristau testified as to their belief that the trail would cause more flooding in the flood plain which floods regularly. Photographs were provided illustrating past flooding. Peterson related in a phone call that their primary focus lies in their belief that the legislation authorizing the Blufflands Trail System does not refer to a trail from Preston to Forestville. He said he had questioned Blommer about the specific legislative authorization of this segment of trail at the hearing. Peterson insisted that the state hasn’t authorized this section of trail. Peterson challenged the assertion that the trail will provide economic benefits. He questioned the advantage of a third trail for the city of Preston. Peterson maintains the trail will cause more flooding of the river were it to run along side the river bed. Reporter’s Note I did not attend the hearing. Information for this article was obtained through interviews of David Joerg, Dwight Luhmann, Arlynn Hovey and Larry Peterson.

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C ommentary Keeping OPEC out of our economy By Eunice Biel Visit any modern day ethanol plant and you will find that today’s ethanol industry is an innovative, entrepreneurial, high-tech industry that is uniquely positioned to help America achieve energy independence. American ethanol innovators are Eunice Biel fueling our nation’s energy future, and they will continue to move forward, toward energy independence. There is no reason to believe that these innovations will stop anytime in the near future, and therefore, there is no reason to believe that the United States cannot – or will not – fulfill the requirements of the Renewable Fuel Standard. The RFS was designed to set a goal of 36 billion gallons of renewable fuels by 2022 – with the majority of that being provided by a combination of grain ethanol and cellulosic ethanol. As oil continues to get dirtier, costlier, and riskier to extract, the U.S. ethanol industry continues to get cleaner and more efficient every day as a result of new technologies and better conservation practices on the farm. Prior to enactment of the RFS, oil companies proved that left to their own devices, they preferred

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not to provide American consumers a cleaner, safer, and more affordable domestic alternative in ethanol Unfortunately, there are efforts to roll back the Renewable Fuel Standards put in place four years ago. With a first-rate ethanol plant in our county, we have seen firsthand the positive impact that domestically produced ethanol has on our community by helping to create green jobs and by stimulating local economic activity. But for many Americans unfamiliar with our nation’s only commercially viable alternative to foreign oil, actual knowledge about ethanol is mixed - and often inaccurate. At a time when we are literally and figuratively scraping the bottom of the barrel for future supplies of oil, future supplies of ethanol are getting better. I don’t have to remind you that farmers historically exhibited extraordinary ability to produce, and perhaps unfortunately to overproduce – that’s why encouraging the demand for ethanol is so important. Ethanol displaces the equivalent of 500,000 barrels per day of gasoline derived from foreign oil. By creating ethanol in the United States, we are decreasing our need for foreign oil, keeping more American money within our borders instead of sending it overseas - oftentimes to countries that are either politically unstable or PekingeSe

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outright hostile to U.S. interests. And at a time when unemployment and underemployment are choking our economic recovery, the ethanol industry is a major job creator. The economic benefits of ethanol are felt throughout the United States - not just at the plants and in their immediate communities but across economic sectors, such as equipment makers and seed companies investing in high-tech research and development. But what is really lost in the public debate about ethanol is the environmental benefits associated with ethanol use. Peer-reviewed research published in Yale University’s Journal of Industrial Ecology shows that ethanol produced from corn can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 59 percent relative to gasoline. Continued innovation in the industry can further reduce those emissions by as much as 86 percent. Perhaps they do not realize that blending clean, biodegradable ethanol in our gasoline reduces carbon dioxide and other toxic and ozone-forming pollutants from entering our air – not just saving lives but ultimately accruing untold savings in public health spending. Or perhaps they do not understand the truly dangerous impact that gasoline refined from oil has on our nation’s environment, economy and national security. In its 2010 Fuel Scorecard, the Truman National Security Project concludes that the policy of keeping oil as our primary transportation fuel “clearly stands out as the most harmful for U.S. national security overall.” And, the latest report from the Military Advisory Board (MAB), “Ensuring America’s Freedom of Movement: A National Security Imperative to Reduce U.S. Oil Dependence,” demonstrates how

our addiction to foreign oil poses a significant threat to our economy and geopolitical standing. America’s addiction to oil has not only impacted our nation’s economic and military safety but it has had catastrophic effects on our ecosystems. Look no further than the Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico – the long term ecological impacts of which are still yet to be defined. Unquestionably, America’s reliance on foreign oil poses the most “unnecessary and harmful” threat to our nation. There is no doubt in my mind that a continued commitment to ethanol can end our costly addiction to foreign oil, put Americans back to work and

Government this week • Monday, Dec. 5, Lanesboro City Council, Lanesboro City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Monday, Dec. 5, Preston City Council, Preston Council Chamber, 6:00 p.m. • Monday, Dec. 5, Whalan City Council, Whalan City Hall, 5:00 p.m. • Tuesday, Dec. 6, Ostrander City Council, Ostrander Community Center, 6:00 p.m. • Tuesday, Dec. 6, Rushford Village City Council, Community Center, 7:00 p.m. • Tuesday, Dec. 6, Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9:00 a.m. • Wednesday, Dec. 7, Canton City Council, Canton City Hall, 7:00 p.m. • Monday, Dec. 12, Wykoff Council, Wykoff City Hall, 7:00 p.m. • Monday, Dec. 12, Houston City Council, Houston City Hall, 7:30 p.m. • Monday, Dec. 12, Rushford City Council, Rushford City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, Dec. 12, Spring Valley City Council, Spring Valley City Hall, 6:00 p.m. • Monday, Dec. 12, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7:00 p.m.

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improve the air we breathe. Our industry needs to send Congress a clear message: keep the RFS intact. Weakening the RFS goals for ethanol will put OPEC further in control of our economy. Changing the RFS just four years after enactment sends the wrong signal to those looking to invest or develop next generation fuels. A continued commitment to our nation’s renewable fuel industry will strengthen our energy security, generate more U.S. jobs that can’t be outsourced, and improve our environment.

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Correction In the Habitat for Humanity article in the November 21 issue of the Fillmore County Journal, it was stated that the home being built in Harmony will be the second Habitat for Humanity Home in Fillmore County. It is actually the fourth home, as there are three Habitat for Humanity Homes in Rushford.

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3rd Annual Turkey Day Run By Jason Sethre jsethre@fillmorecountyjournal.com As I get a little older, the desire and passion to run any distance becomes less and less each year. Howe ve r, having a goal helps to keep me motivated. During this time of year, with the holidays Jason Sethre working me over like a punching bag with piles of delicious and irresistible ham, turkey, potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, desserts and everything else that lands on the table, I need to find a metabolic equalizer. Hence, the Turkey Day Run. This trek of 10.3 miles is a 2,000 calorie journey from Preston to Lanesboro along the Root River Trail. Starting back in November 2009, the first Turkey Day Run was born with a total of 31 runners and walkers making their strides from Lanesboro to Preston on the Root River Trail, a total of 10.3 miles. Leading up to the first Turkey Day Run, for several months throughout the summer and fall, Jim Peters, Ross Kiehne, Craig Britton, Jason Schwarz and myself had been going for Saturday morning runs nearly every weekend. We decided to commit ourselves to a Turkey Day Run and invite others to join us. In the second year of the Turkey Day Run, which was 2010, the cold and snowy weather scared participants away. So, we only had 24 runners and

walkers. This year, our third, the weather could only be described as perfect. With that said, we had over 40 runners and walkers this year. In addition to links on our Journal websites and Facebook posts, we advertised the event in the Fillmore County Journal and the Olmsted County Journal, getting the word out to over 74,000 households. A crowd formed on Thursday, November, November 24, coming from near and far. Steve Bradley from Rochester; Scott Sass from Chatfield; Rod Humble from Peterson; Catherine Stangler from Byron; Vicki Eide from Rushford; Rachel Brown from Winona; Beth Manfull from Rushford; Daryl Saari from Rochester; Vern Riddle from Lanesboro; Alyssa Winslow from Byron; Kelly Kleven from Stoughton (Wis.); Michael Johnson from Fountain; Wayne Nelson from Rochester; Lynn Saari from Rochester; Cody Kleven from Stoughton (Wis.); Sherry Kean from Fountain; Charlie Redlim from Rochester; Megan Redlin from Rochester; Chris Cruse from Arlington (VA.); Kerry Kingsley from Harmony; Dacia Bestor from Harmony; Jason Schwarz from Fountain; Mary Schwarz from Fountain; Kathy Mulhern from Chatfield; Angie Grabau from Burnsville, Sharon Meyer from Spring Valley; Becky Severson from Chatfield; Karla Gappa from Peterson; Darin Holtman from Mosinee (Wis.); Laura Schmidt Mosinee (Wis.); Diane Schwarz from Spring Valley; Mike Gjere from Lanesboro; Dana Sautter from

Lanesboro; Robin Sautter from Lanesboro; Jerimia Brown from Whalan; Linda Redlin from Rochester; Kimberly Moeller from Chatfield; Craig Britton from Preston. Thank you to the many, many runners and walkers who brought bags and boxes of nonparishable food items to donate to the Fillmore County Food Shelf. I delivered all those

goods to the food shelf, and the staff was very appreciative. While running or walking 10.3 miles on the morning of Thanksgiving Day is certainly an accomplishment, I sense that people are coming together for a variety of other reasons. Whether for the benefit of personal health and well-being, or for the sake of make a donation to the local food shelf,

everyone had a good reason. As we reflect on the many great things brought about as a result of the Root River Trail, I think the single greatest attribute of the trail system is the ability to bring people together. Whether families, friends, complete strangers, or towns, the Root River Trail has the ability to build relationships.

Over 40 runners and walkers participated in the 3rd Annual Turkey Day Run held on the Root River Trail on Thanksgiving Day starting at 8:00 a.m. Photo by Jason Sethre

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Haines City from renal failure. He was 79. A native of Minneapolis, MN, born May 11, 1932, to Robert Ione V. Bigalk Ione V. “Oney” Bigalk, 90, of and Ruth Collette Cleveland, Harmony, Minnesota, passed Bob moved here in 1973 from away on November 24, 2011, at Panama City, Florida. He retired Harmony Community Health- from the US Air Force after 21 care in Harmony, Minnesota. She years of service as a Pilot and was born on July 25, 1921, in Flight Instructor, which included tours in the Korean and Vietnam Hesper, Iowa, wars. to Weston and Bob is survived by his loving Lillian (Rolfwife of 56 years, Sally P. Cleveshus) Stoskopf. land of Winter Haven; his sons: Oney graduRobert E. “Chip” Cleveland, Jr. ated from the of Winter Haven and Terry W. Mabel High Cleveland of Lake Wales; and his School. She daughter, Trudy Kraemer and her was united in Ione V. Bigalk husband Louis of Winter Haven. marriage to Bob also leaves behind two grandRussell Bigalk children: Timothy Kraemer and on August 4, 1941. Oney was a homemaker and Dacota Cleveland Caravalho. also worked for Bigalk Chev- A Memorial Service was held rolet in Harmony. She was an Saturday December 3, 2011, at active member of the Greenfield Steele’s Family Funeral Services Lutheran Church in Harmony Chapel, Winter Haven. and was involved with the GreenBrenda A. Grabau field WELCA and the Hannah Circle. Oney was also a member Brenda A. Grabau, 59, of rural of the Harmony Legion Auxil- New Rishland, Minn. passed iary, she volunteered for the local away Sunday (11-27-11) from blood mobile, was a wonderful complications of cancer, at her home, surrounded by her loving cook, and an avid music lover. She is survived by her children family. Lee (Diane) Bigalk of Harmo- Brenda Ann Bleifus was ny, Minnesota; Virginia Bigalk born Aug. 4, 1952, in Rochof Harmony, Minnesota; Debra ester, Minn. to Clarence and (Jeff) Erickson of Lakeville, Min- Frances(Braksilek) Bleifus. She nesota; three grandchildren; five grew up and went to school in great-grandchildren; sister Phyl- Stewartville and attended Stewlis Hagen of Superior, Wiscon- artville High School. Brenda was sin; sister-in-law Gloria Herron married on August 26, 1972, at of Colleyville, Texas; niece Sha- Zion Lutheran Church in Stewron (Ron) Houle; nephews Steve artville to Alan R. Grabau. Fol(Bonnie) Hagen; Kyle (Maggie) lowing their marriage, the couple Hagen; Jay (Angie) Herron; and lived in Georgia and Arizona several cousins. Oney was preced- while Al served in the U.S. Army. ed in death by her parents Weston After his discharge, they moved to and Lillian, and husband Russell. Rochester, Minn. briefly, before Funeral services for Ione Bigalk moving to Ostrander, Minn. were held Monday, November 28, in 1975, where they lived for a 2011, at the Greenfield Lutheran number of years. Al and Brenda Church in Harmony, Minnesota. were both employed at Rongar’s Rev. Betsy Dartt officiated the Appliance in Spring Valley, Minn. service. Burial took place in the and in 1980 they purchased the Greenfield Cemetery in Harmo- business and location. Together ny, Minnesota. Lindstrom Funer- they owned and operated Al’s al Home in Harmony handled T.V. and Appliance in Spring Valley for 19 years, selling their arrangements. business in 1999. They moved to St. Olaf Lake in rural New Robert E. Cleveland Lt. Col. Robert E. “Bob” Cleve- Richland where they have continland, USAF (Ret.) passed away ued to make their home. Brenda Saturday, November 26, 2011, at was employed in accounting at the Heart of Florida Hospital in Media Com in Waseca, Minn. until her retirement in 2005. Al is self-employed as a Dish Network retailer and installer. Brenda CHristmas trees was a past member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander Cut your and was a current member of own tree. the Lesuer Lutheran Church in rural New Richland. She enjoyed fishing, rides in the pontoon, fol$30 lowing NASCAR and Minnesota Spruce Boys and Girls H.S. basketball or $40 and March Madness college basFraser Pine ketball. She loved time spent with Freshly Cut her lake neighbors and friends and family, especially her grandOpen Nov. 24 - Dec. 23, 2011 Thursday-Sunday 8am - 5pm children. Monday - Wednesday call for appointment! Surviors include her husband Al; her two daughters and son, look for the sign on the south side of Alisa(Greg) Baumann of PlymHwy 16 between Wykoff & spring Valley. Phone 507-346-2389 outh, Minn.; Amanda of St. Wykoff Paul, Minn. and Jakin of PlymSpring Valley #16 N outh, Minn.; four grandchildren; 2.5 miles E W 3.5 mileg Sign one sister and two brothers Richard(Marian) Greene of Hast21405 165Th AvE ings, Minn.; Sharon(Ed) Wellik Tree Farm SpriNg vAllEy, MN S

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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, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church …………………… Sundays - 8 : 00am & 10 : 00am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ ………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatf ield, 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 N W, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 Christian Science Ser vices …………………………………… 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, Wykof f, 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 Chatf ield Ave N W, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765- 4960 First English Lutheran Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland ………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318 First Presby terian Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 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 Grace Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875-2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church ………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am & 10 : 30am 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 ……………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Prairie Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 43265 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church ……………… Special Occassions Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545-2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 254 Main St S, Wykof f, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church ……………………… Sundays - 8 : 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. (1st & 2nd) - 8 : 45am & (3rd & 4th) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 New Life Victory Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 440 2nd Ave SE, 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 Saviour’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, Chatf ield, 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 Rushford Lutheran Church …………………… Sat. - 5 : 30pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 101 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7152 Satersdahl 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 N W # 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’s Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 241 Line St S, Wykof f, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296 St John’s Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 31497 Highway 43, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2585 St Joseph’s Catholic Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 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, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthews Episcopal Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, 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. (1st & 2nd) - 10 :30am & (3rd & 4th) - 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, Chatf ield, 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) 378- 4801 The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints ………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 21257 US Hwy 52 South Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765- 4551 Trinity Fellowship ELCA …………………………………… Sundays - 11: 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211 Trinity Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 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 - 10 : 30am 236 Gold St S, Wykof f, MN 55990 (507) 352- 4136 W halan Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398

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of Stewartville; and Steve(Sharon) Bleifus of Stewartville. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Charles “Tony” Bleifus. The funeral service for Mrs. Grabau was on Wednesday (1130-11) at Lesuer Lutheran Church in New Richland Twsp. with Rev. Paul Meierding officiating. A private family burial will take place at a later date. Rita Mae Groth Rita Mae Groth, age 77, of rural Decorah, Iowa died Monday, November 28, 2011, at the Aase Haugen Home in Decorah. Rita was born March 27, 1934, in Hartford, South Dakota to Arnold and Thelma (Falnes) Kolaas. She graduated from the Calmar High School in 1952. On October 19, 1952, she married Keith R. Groth in Calmar. They lived and farmed in Highland Township, Winneshiek County, Iowa. She was a member of the Highland Lutheran Church and Ladies Aid, and enjoyed Rosemaling, stampcollecting, bird watching, gardening, sewing, quilting, and was an awesome cook. Rita is survived by her husband Keith of Decorah; four sons, Jeff (Judy) of Red Oak, Texas; Dan (Cindy) of Winona, Minnesota; David of Madison, Wisconsin,;and Richard of Plymouth, Minnesota; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two sisters, Shirley Hanson and Elaine Halse, both of Decorah; and two sisters-in-law, Christine Kolaas of Decorah and Nancy Kolaas of Rochester. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers Kenneth and John. Funeral services were Saturday, December 3, 2011, at the Highland Lutheran Church in rural Decorah with the Reverend David Andreae officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel handled arrangements. Waldo Orval Marzolf Waldo Orval Marzolf, age 75, of rural Preston, died peacefully Thursday afternoon, November 24, 2011, at his home after a long illness. Waldo was born September 28, 1936, at the home farm in Carimona Township to Oscar and Idella (Freitag) Marzolf. He was baptized, confirmed and married at St. Paul’s German Lutheran Church in Preston. He attended Preston Public Schools and graduated in 1954. He served in the Minnesota National Guard, active duty for four years and inactive duty for two years, earning several expert marksmanship honors. He married Linda Olson on June 5, 1959. He was a lifelong farmer and also sold Pride Seed for many years. Waldo was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Preston and served on the church council. He enjoyed farming, working with animals, his dog Chubs, antiques, hunting, watching football, gardening, good friends and family, especially his grandchildren. He had a sweet tooth for candy, ice See OBITUARIES Page 10 

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cream and cookies. Waldo is survived by his wife, Linda; son, Craig (Tilka) Marzolf of Shelbyville, KY; daughter, Susan Marzolf of Richfield, MN; and son, Jim (Sheila) Marzolf of Preston; three grandchildren; two sisters, Lavona Johnson of Austin, MN, and Phyllis Schaefer of Maquoketa, IA; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service was held Tuesday, November 29, 2011, at Christ Lutheran Church with Rev. Dave Jore officiating. Burial of his ashes will be in the Christ Lutheran Cemetery in Preston. William J. Rissman William J. “Bill” Rissman, age 90, of rural Preston, Minn., died Saturday morning, November 26, 2011, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Bill was born August 8, 1921, in Waterman, Illinois, the son of John and Emma (Podalski) Rissman. He was baptized September 4, 1921, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hinckley, Ill. He attended Immanuel Lutheran grade school in Hinckley and was a graduate of the high school in Waterman. He then attended Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. He married Lois S. Thorp of Somonauk , Ill., October 15, 1947, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Somonauk. He farmed most of his life in Somonauk and Hinckley, Ill., before moving to rural Preston,

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where he continued farming and specialized in beef cattle. Prior to that he had worked in bank accounting. Bill had been a member of the Cattlemen’s Association and Farm Bureau for many years and served as Treasurer for a number of years. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Preston serving in various capacities, one of which was teaching Senior Citizen’s Bible Class and was also a mentor for youth confirmation. He was a former member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hinckley where he was in the church choir, a youth leader, a men’s Bible class teacher and was involved with the parochial school in various ways. Bill is survived by three children, Karen (Rev. William) Schreiber of Enon, Ohio, Rev. Kal (Deb) Rissman of Alexandria, Indiana, and Kevin (Holly) Rissman of West Concord, Minn., eight grandchildren, five greatgranddaughters; one great-grandson; and special friend, Katherine Baie of Hinckley, Ill. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois; one great-grandson; parents, Emma and John Rissman; three brothers, Ervin, Harold and Karl Rissman; and four sisters, Meta Lietz, Hilda Krieg, Vera Lietz and Lois Hesterberg. The funeral was Friday, December 2, 2011, at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston with Rev Dave Jore and Bill’s family members co-officiating. Burial was in the Fountain Lutheran Cemetery. Thauwald Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Sue’s Muse By Sue Ommen The True Spirit of Christmas The Christmas ads started the day after Halloween. Glitzy, colorful ads have played across the screen ever since, meant to entice consumers to splurge on more than they can afford. Hallmark tugs at our emotions as a soldier holds a book his child reads. The morning shows talk about the latest gadgets, their idea of inexpensive guaranteed to add up to a swollen credit card the day after. We are made to think it is our duty to help the economy by buying big at Christmastime. If you think the writer of Sue’s Muse is a grinch, nothing is further from the truth. I love Christmas, with all its traditions. I love the Christmas services, the celebration with friends and family, the music, and even the gift giving. However, instead of being driven by the constant barrage of ads, and keeping up with the Christmas Joneses, I like to think our gifts show some thought, reflecting on other’s interests and wishes. We used to make many of our Christmas gifts. My husband’s hand thrown pottery has always been a hit. I used to mount pictures of my garden on cardstock and give as cards. We have dried fruit from our trees, copied heirloom pictures of grandparents and parents, and made collages of pictures to give to relatives, among other things. My husband once drew a frog that I copied on fabric, stuffed with beans and gave to all the small children on my list. However, my favorite gift to give children has always been books. A book is a double gift as an adult reads to a child on their lap, an experience rewarding to both. If the book is going to be read numerous times, I like to choose a selection that is as fun for the adult to read as the child to listen to. Instead of driving long distances, let’s shop locally and support our own communities. Each town has local shops unique in their own way. The lines are short and the sales persons nice. Antique stores offer an array of items, often nostalgic and one of a kind. Gift certificates can be obtained for local restaurants, a massage, or our only

theater in Fillmore County, a Jem in its own way. (A ticket with popcorn makes a wonderful teacher, paperboy or girl gift.) Or better yet, go to the show as a family. The best gift to give is a memory. What are the memories we want our children to cherish when they are grown and reflect on Christmases past? What is the example we want them to learn? Take a child to enjoy music or attend their special performance. Prepare cookies and cut them out and bake and enjoy together. Decorate as a family. It may not make House Beautiful but will be much more rewarding. I know this is not always an easy feat to achieve. One

year when the kids were teenagers, we all checked our schedules and there was one hour on one evening we could all decorate the tree, and thus we did. In this hectic season, relax and give a smile to the children you see in your church or in your community, and show an interest in their activities. Sometimes we are so busy thinking of all that has to be done, we forget what Christmas is all about. In fact, a smile is always welcome at any age. Visit someone who is shut in and bring cookies to share. Their stories may warm your Christmas. In these tough times give a gift to Christmas in Fillmore County and to your local food shelf. Take it a step further and ask everyone to bring an item to parties and church services to donate. Often the best gifts given are those that cost little but give a bit of your heart.

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several needed to be lowered in order to connect to the new system. The estimated total project cost was $1,088,590, with actual construction costs at approximately $899,943. The bonds for the project were issued in the spring of 2010. The construction bid was less than the engineer’s estimate and there were no problems requiring the use of the contingency funds ($188,000) which could potentially lower the total project cost. However, the assessments and levy amounts will remain the same to ensure the city has coverage of the bond debt. Should there indeed be any difference in estimate and actual costs, the overage will remain in the debt service fund for early repayment of the bond, if possible. Assistance from FEMA is unknown at this time, but the city has hopes for a decision soon. If FEMA funding for the project is granted, the funds will go towards the entire city por-

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tion of the project rather than to those facing assessments, as FEMA rules prohibit individuals from receiving the funds. The council made it clear that while homeowners of affected properties may be bearing the brunt of the upgrades through assessment, 72.02 percent of the total cost of the project is being funded through levy of the entire city. According to City Administrator Steve Sarvi, the 27.98 percent assessment ($303,654.18) is less than the city’s 30 percent guideline and much lower than that of municipalities around the state. City staff had elected to give credits to four properties within the project area because the original owners still occupy the properties and have paid for two other assessments to the area since taking ownership, while the other properties have changed ownership since the last assessment in 1985. Some argued that a credit should either be given to all affected, regardless of how long they have owned the property, or not at all. A decision to reverse

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staff’s decision will ultimately be left to the council. Property owners facing assessment have until December 10 to pay down all or a portion of the assessment before it goes on the tax rolls as equal payments for 20 years. There is no changing the amount once on the rolls. Property owners will be allowed to pay only the remaining balance, rather than portions, following the onset of the assessments, if done prior to November 15 of each consecutive year, per county standards. The five percent interest rate will ultimately add up to more than just the principal balance of the assessment and this worries property owners already feeling the pinch of hard economic times. Some questioned whether similar assessments will go on elsewhere in the city. “Because almost the entire city is being redone, everyone is feeling some pain,” responded Sarvi. The long range plan for street and utility improvements has potential projects slated over a 10-12 year period, depending on financing and assistance available. The projects have been broken down into six phases by Otomo Engineering. Some phases are completed, while the portions of others are still underway. The council will be responsible for deciding what phases and portions of the project are done in the future. In other developments, the city has decided in a 3-1 vote, with Councilor Ted Roberton abstaining, to pass on the purchase of a parcel of land belonging to Terry Litscher that sits adjacent to the site of the proposed new library. The site would have been purchased utilizing $150,000 in funding from a Brownfield Grant, originally designated for purchase and demolition of older or blighted properties within the city.

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of the former council, following much community displeasure, two years prior. “I don’t like being backed into a corner with dates,” added Councilor Mark Honsey. “I feel like I’m being backed into a gate or we lose it all.” Litscher, who has on and off discussed plans to sell the property to the city since 2006, now plans to contract with a nationwide auction firm to sell his property. The city and the City of Rushford Village have reached an agreement on waste water, rescinding a contract signed by only one city May 9 of this year. The new contract ensures coverage of the PFA loan and maintenance costs, as well as testing requirements, and satisfies engineers and public works. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, December 12, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

“I’m not a fan of the government owning tax-producing properties,” noted Councilor Vern Bunke. “This is not the right thing to be doing for the city and the taxpayers. I don’t want to dump this on the back of the citizens.” Jim Wolter, of the Economic Development Authority, countered that the step had been approved by the EDA as a step forward for the city, adding value to the downtown property by removal of the current building. He also cautioned that the grant funds must be drawn before the end of December or be forfeited. “What is the plan? We don’t have a plan,” argued Bunke. City Clerk Kathy Zacher responded that the council two years ago had approved the use of the Brownfield Grant with a plan to purchasing the properties for the library site. “There’s reason two years ago November happened,” countered Bunke, citing the clean sweep sota Se Minne

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Black Friday By Kiah Halvorson When some people think of the day after Thanksgiving, they think of relaxing on the couch to digest their turkey dinner. For others, the day after Thanksgiving is called “Black Friday.” This is the day avid shoppers wake up in the early hours of the morning in order to buy Christmas gifts at discounted prices. Some may even chose not to sleep that night in order to get in line for the best deals. Many people cannot even imagine why these crazy Black Friday

shoppers would even consider standing in mile-long sized lines to buy an item. I am personally one of these crazy shoppers who began my Christmas shopping at midnight on Friday, November 25. I stood in ridiculously long lines to purchase items that could probably be bought another time. For me, though, Black Friday is more than getting the best deal on something; it is about the experience of being a part of the craziness! Other people who participate in Black Friday are what you would

Spring Valley hears from Hometown Pride committee By Gary Peterson It was an extremely light agenda at the Spring Valley City Council meeting on Monday night. There was one item that was the highlight of the meeting, that being a presentation by Beverly Sandlin representing the Hometown Pride Committee. At a recent meeting of the Chamber of Commerce they voted to explore the initiative that would permit the Hometown Pride Committee to operate under the Chamber. Support was also given for the Chamber to become a member of MN Main

Street, a main street renovation initiative at a cost of $200 for one year. The Downtown Beautification and Community Learning Center already has volunteers. Currently there are two projects that the Downtown Beautification Committee is working on; Downtown Beautification and the Community Learning Center. The first step is a AG Metal Sculpture in the form of numerous benches and garbage cans in the downtown area that make it people friendly to shop and hang out as a tourism/cultural

WANTED: We know that sometimes life deals us a bum rap, situations can occur that we have little or no control over financially. In today’s ever-changing economic cycle, job challenges arise that may have caused financial hardships or unexpected medical emergencies may have dealt an unfair blow. As much as we try, sometimes it is very difficult to rebound from unexpected or out-of-control finances without help or understanding from some outside source. We want that opportunity to help. Re-establishing credit can be as important as buying a car. We have lenders working right now to finalize loans. Let’s see how this program works: From the start, our customers are under no obligation to enter this program, they can say no at any time. This program is designed to re-establish their credit in as short a period of time as possible. Other dealerships offer “Buy Here - Pay Here” operations. Generally, you buy a vehicle they want to get rid of, and no credit is established since they do not report to the credit bureau (unless payments are not made) and there are no warranties or guarantees. If credit is established, it’s only with them so people are trapped inside their spiral of driving less than

call “hard core” shoppers! They are the people who get into fist fights over a pan at Wal-Mart. One lady was even reported to have camped outside of a Best Buy store for over a week so that she could purchase her items. Another elderly woman brought mace and sprayed a crowd of shoppers. In a news report, it was stated that many victims required medical attention. Not only do the shoppers on Black Friday take extremes during one day, but the employees were upset about the recent change in opening times. Target employees began a strike because the store opened at midnight on Friday. Because of this early opening, employees argued that they were center. These would be donated by businesses, churches and individuals. On the Ag theme, corn could be planted along with soybeans, alfalfa in with flowers and bushes. The manager of the Sherwin Williams store in Winona has offered to donate any mistinted paints. There would also be an effort to create a Downtown Partners Assn. to promote the downtown. All the downtown merchants who have empty store fronts would be contacted to dress up their windows for free. Benches for the Park and Walking Trail would be part of the project. The Community Learning Center is in the plans. Sandlin informed the Council See SPRING VALLEY Page 15 

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not able to spend enough time with their families on the Thanksgiving holiday. After hearing all of these horror stories about Black Friday and the people who get hurt just to buy a simple Christmas gift, you have to ask yourself: Is it worth it? Of course it is! Not only can you finish all of your Christmas shopping in one day, but you can also

witness many people doing some crazy things as they try to obtain their purchases. Not to mention, in most cases you meet some really nice people while you wait in line at each of the stores. Kiah Halvorson is a student at Lanesboro High School. She is one of 8 area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its thirteen year.

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that on a recent trip to Branson, Mo. she stopped at several Iowa Main street communities and that there were seven commonalities that she was able to identify: • Numerous benches and garbage cans in the downtown area that make it people friendly to shop and hang out as a tourism/cultural center.

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coordinator is hired for $12.00+ per hour and many meetings are held over a one to two year period. The coordinator will build a consensus of plans to renovate downtown. According to the release made by Sandlin, money might be the primary inhibitor. She has come up with a very low-cost renovation project in which the entire community benefits. There were no questions from the

vintage clothing. Most of these had tourism information. • Interesting eateries, cafes, coffee shops, restaurants all seemed themed and interesting. • Empty store fronts were “dressed.” • In talking with merchants they all had some kind of “downtown partners” association. Finally Sandlin said that under the Main Street model a 25+ hour a week

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, December 5, 2011

Firemen tell their story about the historic 2007 Rushford flood

around 3:00 a.m. Sunday, water from Rush Creek surged over the dikes in what would be labeled a “500 Year Flood,” changing the town and its residents forever. Many stories, both tragic and triumphant, have come from the flood of 2007. Brothers in the Water tells the stories of one group at the forefront of evacuating stranded citizens as their neighborhoods filled with water in the early morning darkness: the Rushford Volunteer Fire Department. Members of the 2007 fire department will be on hand December 10 to sign copies that will sell for

Chatfield discusses 2012 levy

dation and from a hot dog sale at Sunshine Foods. •The council approved the advertisement for a part-time CCTV Production Assistant. The position will be funded entirely from the CCTV budget. The independent contractor in the position will be paid about $300 per month.

On December 10, author Bonnie Flaig Prinsen and the Rushford Volunteer Firemen will present their book Brothers in the Water: The Rushford Volunteer Fire Department and the Flood of 2007, at a book signing event at the Rushford Fire Hall from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. The book, which details the historic Rushford flood, is based on interviews Prinsen conducted with the volunteer fire fighters who were instrumental in evacuat-

By Karen Reisner Chatfield councilors generally expressed a desire at the council’s November 28 meeting to reduce the final levy for 2012 from the 8.13 percent increase that was set in September as the preliminary levy. Next year’s budget and tax levy had been discussed at the Personnel/Budget committee meeting prior to the council meeting. City Clerk Joel Young stated the impact of the levy for residents and businesses is varied due to other factors, including the state’s new Market Value Homestead Exclusion legislation. The new law could cause lesser-valued homestead properties to have a reduced tax compared to 2011 while high-valued and commercial properties could see a significantly increased property tax for 2012. Councilor Ken Jacobson insisted they need to take a hard look at the preliminary number and see if it can be cut back. He noted preliminary tax increases were all over the board with increases from zero to fifteen percent due to the Exclusion change. He added that “being stagnant is not good either,” asking if we want to just maintain or infuse life. Mayor Don Hainlen expressed a concern that cutting back on the preliminary number could put the city in a ‘hole’ and could result in a greater tax increase being necessary two or three years from now. He called it is a “balancing act.” Councilor Paul Novotny suggested there are probably things they can do without. However, the city has authorized preliminary work to determine the condition of sewers under the streets and this is still an unknown. Novotny said no one could have predicted that the construction of new homes would come to a screeching halt. More new homes would have spread out the cost of city government by broadening the tax base. Councilor Russ Smith maintained the levy should be

ing the town of 1,700 residents on August 17, 2007. More than seventeen inches of rain fell in a 24-hour period the third weekend in August, 2007—but Rushford residents were not especially worried when they went to bed that Saturday night. Though the area had been prone to flooding in the past, a dike system from the late 1960s was rated to withstand even the dreaded “100 Year Flood.” But at

reduced about two percent. Councilor Josh Thompson said sacrifice will be necessary to provide community services. He added there is no guarantee on the amount of Local Government Aid (LGA) the city will receive. Even though, he suggested cutting the levy increase in half, noting that sewer rates will likely have to be raised, and throwing everything at once at property owners is excessive. Councilor Dave Frank agreed they cannot count on LGA, and it is possible they could discover problems in the sewer system which will be costly down the road. He added that letting roads go hastens their deterioration. Young reasoned a decrease in the rate of increase in the levy would be good, but the reality of the cost increases the city is faced with have to be considered. Other Business In Brief •The first consideration was approved for Ordinance #402-Public Nuisances. City Attorney Fred Suhler explained it takes about a month to get a complaint before the council now. The amended language should cut that time in half. People will still have the right to be heard and the city council will still be part of the process. •It was noted that Chatfield’s agreement with Fountain concerning their wastewater treatment plant brings in about $20,000 of revenue to Chatfield each year. Young explained there will be a resolution for the council to consider which could fairly compensate employees for their work in Fountain. •Current fire protection coverage for Sumner Township has been extended until March 31, 2012. •The council authorized the purchase of a rescue trailer sled which will be used for persons injured on the snowmobile trail, the ATV trail, and the hiking trail. Most of the $4,530 cost has been provided by the Hiawatha Sno-Seekers, the Chosen Valley Community Foun-

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During the flood evacuation, Rushford fire fighters were suddenly faced with fighting a fire in the middle of the water. Photo by Jill Halverson

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and helped them get their feet on the ground, including Lanesboro Local Marketplace. They also invest in brand new companies with great potential for growth. “We are working to keep this corner of the state as great as we know it can be,” said Penny. Tim Samuelson, Director of Harmony Healthcare, spoke to the group about the Blandin Community Leadership Program that he attended, and what a great experience it was. He listed the names of a few people from Harmony that attended a few years ago. “It is a life-changing event,” said Samuelson. The retreat is eight days long,

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and usually around 24 people from a community can attend. The training involves things like personal development and group dynamics. After the first five days of training, there are two days in which you must make a commitment to do something for your community. Samuelson noted it is great for people who are passionate about the future of their community. “They don’t only ask for young people,” said Samuelson. “They look for people with a history in the community as well.” The commitment involves taking time off work and transportation, but the rest is taken care of by the grant underwriters. Samuelson offered brochures to anyone who wanted more information on the training program. Chris Geisen of the Harmony EDA updated the group on what they have been working on. The latest big project was the Jem Theatre. Geisen explained the CEDA (Community and Economic Development Association) out of Chatfield became the fiscal agent for the Trust for Better Harmony group. The Jem Theatre was able to get $30,000 in funding to go toward their digital projector and help them stay in business. Geisen explained $20,000 is a forgivable loan they do not have to pay back if they stay in business ten years. The other $10,000 is a zero percent interest loan. They have also been able to raise $10,000 from community donations. Geisen talked about some of the

services the EDA can provide local businesses, such as Commercial Rehab Loans, and revolving loans. There are also free and confidential services, such as business plans. “We are always looking at the next project, and for new ideas,” said Geisen. Emily Ellis Nikoloski, President of the Harmony Chamber of Commerce, also spoke to the group. “We now have 105 members, which is great,” said Nikoloski. She added there are still three Chamber board positions open. She spoke about the great weather that helped make the events of this year so successful. Traffic to the visitor’s center remains steady, as there were 7,000 visitors there this summer. She also mentioned that the Silent Auction and Ice Cream Social completely paid for the downtown Christmas decorations. “I also heard that the Fillmore Central School Board was very happy with the holiday fest, and they think it’s wonderful working together,” said Nikoloski. Roxanne Johnson was thanked for her 12 years on the EDA, as she will be done at the end of the year. She said she has really enjoyed it and it was a great experience that she recommends to anyone. Both Nikoloski and Geisen thanked everyone for attending and for all the work they do. The Harmony Chamber of Commerce, the EDA, and the City Council will continue to meet and work together to support each other and make Harmony a great place to live and do business.

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Bells have started ringing in Fillmore County The people of Fillmore County have responded when asked to share with their brothers and sisters. The request is made each year at Christmas time with the red kettles and the little bells you hear ringing. County residents may be lured to give their Salvation Army donations either through mailings received or at kettles in Rochester or other out of county towns. This money does good, but it doesn’t stay in Fillmore County. Almost every town in Fillmore County will have some type of bell ringing and kettle

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Fillmore County Sports Basketball preview 2011-2012 is a new season. As ESPN’s Chris Berman says, ‘anything can happen…and that’s why they play the games!’ Chatfield (which lost to La Crescent in the Sub-Section 1AA East semis a season ago) should’ve been the headlining county girl’s squad. They still could, but they’ll have to do so without All-Conference performer Karen Sass (17 per game), lost for the year due to ACL surgery. They’ll also have to fill the void left when their other returning A-C performer, Kenna Moechnig (6’2” senior C), didn’t go out for basket-

By Paul Trende Girls Basketball The 2010-2011 GBB season was good for three Fillmore County teams. Kingsland (13-7, 17-11), Chatfield (13-7, 17-10), and Fillmore Central (14-6, 20-8) all put together successful seasons, the later just clipping the formers for 2nd place in the Three Rivers (behind Caledonia). Rushford-Peterson (5-15, 9-18) was competitive, but struggled late in games. The counties two SEC teams, Mabel-Canton (6-12, 8-17) and Lanesboro (6-12, 6-20), both had rough years. But

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ence F Paige Hungerholt heads the cast. She led the Burros in scoring with 11.2 per game. Other experienced holdovers include Bryn Harmon (5’8” senior G), Alisa Warnes (5’10” junior F), Karlee Ruen (5’6” senior G), and Johanna Bearson (5’6” junior PG). Four players graduated, but only one averaged over five a game. Nonetheless, coming of a difficult season, Coach Scheevel has his work cut out for him. Mabel-Canton is similar to Lanesboro. They too welcome a new coach, former FC headman (circa the turn of the last century) Doug Carlson. They too struggled a season ago. They lost some assets (three seniors plus a sophomore VB defection). They have four key players back, sophomores Lydia Geving (5’8” F) and Carly McCabe (5’4” G), juniors Christy Welscher (5’9” F) and Amanda Rasmussen (5’11” F). Coach Carlson appears to be in about the same situation as Coach Scheevel (building). Clutch FT’s Ensure Gopher Win No Gopher gal’s b-ball fan, at the end of last year, would’ve expected their team to take to the court in game one of the 2011-2012 season minus All-Conference players Karen Sass and Kenna Moechnig. They did. Their new cast of characters, in a phrase, found a way in Stewartville. The visitors got a leg up early on the home Tigers. Chatfield led the first 11 minutes. But they hit a scoring drought while Stewie used the 1-and-1-bonus to their advantage. A Sarah Schrandt buzzer-beating three gave the Tigers a 25-20 lead at the half. Chatfield upped the defensive intensity in the second stanza. They got to shooters better, and limited the Tiger offense to 16 second half points. Even so, it took a 7-0 run, one spurred by a Kileigh Dudek 3-point play and capped by a MaKenzie Miller rebound-putback, to erase a 36-30 deficit. The 37-36 Gopher lead at the 3:22 mark was their first since 16-15 at the 6:10 mark of the first half. In the final three minutes, the teams traded the lead three times before Gopher sophomore guard Sydney Irish hit her second triple of the game. It

propelled the visitors ahead 42-40. Then, with less than 30 seconds to go (trailing 42-41), Stewie was forced to foul. Gopher senior Erin Kammer stepped to the line and sank both freebies (her only two points). The Tigers got just one last desperate heave. It came up short, leaving Chatfield to prevail 44-41. Reserve center Traci McDonald and starting guard Sarah Costello paced the Goph’s with 10 apiece. Miller added nine. Stewartville’s Katie Bauman led everyone with 13 (including three threes). GBB 11-25 Kingsland 41, Sioux Central, Iowa 50 in OT (K: Cheyenne Losey 17 pts, 6 ass, 6 stls; Lindsay Tart 8 pts, 3 rebs, 4 stls, 3 ass. S-C: Morgan Walker 26 pts, 8 rebs. Knights led with 50 seconds to go in regulation, got outscored 9-0 in overtime, committed 31 turnovers. Central won Byron’s 4-team tourney) Lanesboro 40, Dover-Eyota 77 (L: Paige Hungerholt 15, Alisa Warnes 8. D-E: Sarah Pease 17 pts, 5 ass, 5 stls; four other Eagles in doublefigures. Dover-Eyota Tournament Contest) 11-26 Kingsland 50, St. Charles 43 (K: McKayla Pruter 10 pts, 4 stls; Lizzie Tart 10 pts; Mackenzie Marzolf 7 pts, 6 rebs; Losey 8 pts. SC: Leah Putzier 14 pts. Saints led 30-18 at half; Putzier had 11 pts. Knights outscored SC 32-13 in 2nd half; Putzier got just 3 pts. Kingsland made 13 of 18 FT’s) Lanesboro 41, LeRoy-Ostrander 43 (D-E Tournament Contest) Boys Basketball Preview The 2010-2011 boys county picture saw Kingsland (14-6, 15-12) and Rushford-Peterson (12-8, 20-9) finish 3-4 in the Three Rivers, behind heavyweights PEM and Caledonia. Lanesboro finished tied for third (with Houston) in the SEC (144, 19-8) behind Glenville-Emmons and Spring Grove. Chatfield (7-13, 10-17), Fillmore Central (4-16, 8-19), and Mabel-Canton (7-11, 7-18) each finished below five hundred. Each squad has things to be optimistic about in 2011-2012. Kingsland, who ended their season with Sub-Section 1AA West quarterfinal loss to Z-M, lost some

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talent. Seven seniors who saw minutes graduated, most notably AllConference guard Joey Strike, and 6’5” center/forward Jake Harder. But coach Paul Eckheart has some key players back, headlined by 6’1” senior A-C G Tanner Lange. Sam Eberle (6’1” senior G), Soren Grandall (6’1” senior F), Devin Pokorney (6’4” senior F) and Spencer Klevan (6’4” senior C) also saw some action in 2010-2011, as Eckheart used his bench liberally. The Knights will have solid size from top to bottom too, as none of the above players is less than 6’1”. Lange and Eberle could make a dynamic backcourt duo. And thus, the Knight cabinet has assets. Rushford-Peterson will return just three players who saw extensive action a season ago (on a Sub-Section 1A runner-up team). The nice thing, one is All-Conference F Nick Thompson (6’4” senior) and the other is All-Conference G Trent Vix (5’9” senior). Each can light it up from distance. Thompson averaged around 17/per contest, Vix in double-figures. Nick’s younger brother Seth (6’0” sophomore G) is the third. R-P will have plenty of ‘role’ minutes to fill though, as five senior contributors graduated (headed by marksmen Ben Krambeer). The cast that does so in 2011-2012 is likely to be bigger than their predecessors, as a number of R-P youngster’s elongated in the off-season. Thompson won’t be the only player significantly taller than 6’0”. It’s probably a good bet Coach Tom Vix utilizes that size. It’s probably a good bet Vix and Thompson get open and drain threes. It’s probably a good bet R-P puts together a successful season. Chatfield appears primed for improvement. Only one senior contributor from 2010-2011’s campaign graduated, G Erik Hilgren. And though he was an A-C player, the Gophers will return the other four starters, G Jake Peterson (5’9” senior), G Mitch Narveson (5’11” senior) F Jesse Julian (6’2” senior), and C Tyler Lund (6’2” senior). The bench is also chopped full of experienced players, sophomore Nate Skare (6’0” G), senior Tyler Grover (5’10” G), senior Josh Bernard (6’0” F), and junior Luke Isensee (6’2” F). Tom Bance’s club should trend upward. Fillmore Central will likely heavily rely on their back-court. Starting G’s Tyler Eickhoff (5’10” senior) and Zach Olstad are Heath Olstad’s two best returnees. On the inside, Isaac Sveen (6’4” senior), Ryan Mayer (6’3” senior), Mitch Johnson (6’0” senior), and Dan Gatzke (6’3” junior) played a season ago, at varying levels. They give the Falcons some size and athleticism in the post. FC lost four seniors who contributed a lot and/or started. It’s hard to tell just what the season will hold for the Falcons. Could their basketball campaign mimic their football season (be marked by improvement)? Lanesboro made it to the SubSection 1A East semifinals a season ago, falling to R-P. The Burros lost four contributors to graduation. They return two starters. One is G Cory Strom (6’1” senior). The other is 2010-2011’s leading scor-

er, 6’2” multi-talented senior AllConference G/F Braden Hanson. The classmates are a nice duo for head coach John Smith. With fellow experienced perimeter players C.D. Hanson (5’11” senior) and Erik Peterson (5’8” junior), the Burros don’t lack in the back-court. Up front is a different story. And thus, the orange and black will do a lot of ‘driving’ and ‘kicking’. However, in the small school SEC, where size is at a premium anyway, that could be a recipe for success. Mabel-Canton returns the county’s most physically imposing player, 6’2” 245-pound Steven Smith. The burly C was a 20-10 guy last season. M-C struggled getting consistent production outside of Smith though. Dalton Stoen was their second leading scorer, but he graduated. Jacoby Bigalk (5’9” senior G) and Gabe Lind (5’8” senior F) are two Cougar returning starters who could help Coach Doug Wyffels when it comes to the questions, who are your second and third options? Nonetheless, the success of the Coug’s season rides on how far Smith’s broad shoulders can carry them. Competition in Three Rivers teams begins in Plainview. PEM, who didn’t lose a conference game in 2010-2011, saw their state championship hopes shattered when Lourdes (a team they pummeled in late January 81-45) shocked them in the Section title game 53-49. The Bulldogs lost the 4th biggest (scoring) piece in Minnesota High School hoops history, 3,055-point career scorer Cole Olstad. Landon Flies, a fellow All-

Conference performer, also graduated. But guard Cory Speer and forward Sam Ruth return, leaving the defending conference champs with more returning A-C players then everyone else (accept R-P). From there, one would think Caledonia, last year’s conference bridesmaid, would also factor into the equation. The Warriors lost four A-C players, but they also lost a ton of talent from their 2010 state champ football team. That didn’t dissuade them from repeating as champs in 2011. It’s not hard to surmise their basketball team won’t drop off too much either. From there, no Three Rivers club returns an All-Conference (1st Team) player. Southland and Lewiston-Altura, teams that finished in the middle of the pack a season ago, both return some key pieces. The Reb’s and Card’s are the most likely to jump up and factor into the Conference title picture, in some way or form. In the SEC, Glenville-Emmons took home the title (16-2 in SEC play) in 2010-2011, but lost leading scorer Andrew Lau (and notable other key players). Houston finished third (14-4), but is in a similar, though more sternly built, boat as G-E (lost Chris Stackhouse and Connor Caruso, return Hans Lundberg and Josh Vix). That leaves Spring Grove as the de facto favorite. With senior scoring machine Aric Elton, plus Blaine Storlie, Jake Kraus, and Eli Gleason (all integral pieces a season ago), the SEC boys basketball race (just like the girls) seemingly runs through the Grove.

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This is an opportunity to buy a well-maintained 3 bedroom home located on a beautiful corner lot in Mabel, MN. This home has 1 full bath & 1/2 bath, along with abundant storage, nice woodwork, deck & large 2 car garage w/Shop Area. Taxes $1380.

TERMS: 10% Down Payment Dec. 10, 2011 balance due on possession w/clear title on or around Feb. 15, 2012. Sale subject to probate court approval. Real Estate Closing Agent Timothy Murphy, Attorney, Caledonia, MN of Rippe, Hammell & Murphy Law Office. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over printed material. To view property contact: Barb Solum 507-498-3406, Sandy Eiken 507-450-7071 or Marge Storlie 507-498-3298

05 Chevy 1500, Silverado Z 71, Ext., Cab 4 WD, Running Boards, 70,574 Miles; JD 445 Riding Lawn Mower w/60” Deck, 351 Hrs., Ser# M00445CO95497. HOUSEHOLD - 3 Piece Bedroom Set, 2- Full Size Beds, Dresser w/ Mirror, Lazy Boy Recliner, Frigidaire Washer, Older Kenmore Dryer, Crosley Refrigerator, Tappan Elect Stove, Older Refrigerator, Rocking Chair, Arm Chairs, Microwave, Floor Lamps, Small Bookcase, Room Screen, Misc. Kitchen Chairs, End Tables, Coffee Tables, Asst. Silverware, RCA Color TV, Papasan Chair, Dressmaker Sewing Machine, Misc. Small Tables, Converted TV Cabinet, Fans, Pictures, Holiday Decorations, Bedding, Linens, Card Tables & Chairs. COLLECTIBLES, GUNS & MISCELLANEOUS - Winchester Model 12, 12 Ga Pump; Remington Field Master 572 22 Pump w/Scope; Western Slugs, Round Oak Table w/6 Leaves, 2 Fern Stands, Wash Stand, Metal Kitchen Table, Dropleaf Table, Small Safe, Town & Country Wagon, JD A Toy Tractor w/Man, JD 3010 Toy Tractor, Case Steam Engine Toy 1997 Mabel Edition, Wood Blocks, 8 Horse Plastic Budweiser Hitch, Spring Grove Bottling Works Box w/Big Green Bottles, Asst. Johnson Brothers Windsor Ware China, Fancy Table Lamp, Metlach Stein, Pitcher & Bowl, Asst. Glassware, Pryex Bowls,Collie & Lamb Picture, Horse Robe, Singer Sewing Machine in Cabinet, 2 - Cowbells, Egg Baskets, App. 25 Pulley Collection, App. 17 Wood Level Collection, Westcott & Fordson Wrenches plus others, 2 - Horse Collar Mirrors, Wood Eveners, 2 - Neck Yokes, Asst. Horse Tack, Lanterns, Ross Perot Signs, Newer JD Weather Vane Top, Work Bench, Asst. Hand Tools, Hedgers, Elec. Weed Eater, Yard & Garden Tools, Aluminum & Wood Ladders, Asst. Clevises, Saw Horses, Flat Iron, Num. Misc. Items of All Types. COINS - 1922 Peace Silver Dollar, 8 - Walking Liberty Halves, Silver Quarters & Quarter Collection, Kennedy Half Dollar Collection, 1964 British Penny, Misc. Coins.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY, DEC. 6 Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:45 Sylvan Manor, Lanesboro and 10:45-11:30 Kenilworth Apartments, Lanesboro. Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic 11-12pm, Thurber Building, Chatfield.

Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels. For fundraiser info, call 507-867-3583.* Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* AA Meeting, 7pm, Faith United Methodist Church, Spring Valley. “Living in the Solution.” Newcomers welcome.* Adult Children Anonymous (formerly known as Adult Children of Alcoholics) meeting, 7pm. Call Deb 507-765-5336 for info.* Magdlin-Gilbertson VFW Auxiliary monthly meeting- Preston Servicemen’s Club. Potluck supper 6:30pm, meeting 7pm. Bring dish to pass and own table ware. Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in the Pio neer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian. Church, Mill St, Rushford.*

Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St. Chatfield.* Harmony AA meeting, 8pm, Harmony Community Center, 3rd Ave SW, Meeting Room 1. Call 507-886-3240 for info.* SATURDAY, DEC. 10 Santa Breakfast and Carnival, 8-10am, Lower level community room, Lanesboro Community Center. Santa is coming to Canton! 11am-1pm, Canton Town Hall. Santa is coming to Fountain! 1:30pm, Fountain Community Hall. THURSDAY, DEC. 8 Supper with Santa, 4-5:30pm, 6-7pm, Free Senior Coffee, 9am, Heritage Grove, Spring Valley Community Center. Christmas on Broadway, 5:30, Spring Harmony.* Valley. Storyhour, Harmony Public Library, Parade of lights, 7pm, Rushford. 225 3rd Ave. SW, 11:00 – 11:45, Preschool ages, No School No Storyhour.* SUNDAY, DEC. 11 Canton Senior Citizens meet at 1pm for VFW Men’s Auxiliary Breakfast, cards and visiting, Canton Community 7am-1pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall. Center.* NA Meeting, 7:00pm, United Methodist Friends of Forestville annual dinner Church, downstairs, Preston. Call Jay for meeting, Branding Iron, dinner at info 507-765-4979. * 6:30pm, meeting at 7:30pm. All are Fountain AA Group closed meeting, welcome. 7:30pm. Fountain Lutheran Church, south Main St. and Highway 52.* FRIDAY, Dec. 9 Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, Senior MONDAY, DEC. 12 Citizens Day, 9am-10am. 1300 West Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Tracy Rd. Spring Valley, MN.* Estates, Preston.* WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7 Fillmore County Public Health provides free blood pressure checks on the 1st Wednesday of each month - 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Hillside Apartments, 409 S Hudson Ave. and 10:45-11:15 a.m. at the Community Center. Merry Meeters Birthday Club, Pat Schwarz home. 11:30 am, potluck and food shelf gift. Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-5pm. 1300 West Tracy Rd. Spring Valley.*

Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Cherry Wood Apts, Mabel and 10:30-11:15am Fire Hall, Mabel. Preston Seniors potluck luncheon, 11:30am, Legion Club

TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) Meeting, Spring Valley Care Center Activity Room. Weigh-in from 5:456 p.m. Meeting from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Questions contact Judy at 507-346-2469.*

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BILL’S GUN SHOP. Hours 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm M-F, Sat 8am to 8pm. Sunday by appt. We buy, sell, trade & repair. 1-1/4 miles south of Carimona, 19708 Kava Rd, Preston. 507-765-2762. s9/29eow- o Patio/wall flat rock for sale. Have 7 4’x4’ pallets stacked 2’ to 3’ high of flat rock. Asking $100 a pallet. Call 507-4595040 s3tfn- x

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GARAGE SALES

EMPLOYMENT

SERVICES

THANK YOU

Flea market: Rochester Mayo Civic Center. Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. Antiques, collectivles, jewelry, new, old. Admission $2, tables, $15. Phone 641-832-2700 or 507-269-1473. g21,28,5- o

Live-in caretaker-free rent plus $250 per month. Local bed and breakfast. No children or pets. Call 1-800-803-6748. h5,12- o

Spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking to fill a part-time evening cook position. Every other weekend worked is required. Experience is not necessary but will be preferred. To apply send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975, or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com EOE. h5,12- o

We specialize in rebuilding alternator and starters for auto truck and farm implement. Same day service. We do MN DOT inspections. Hi Tech Rebuilders, Rushford, 508-864-7440 and 507-459-1504 v11/21-1/16- o

Vince and Rosie: Thank you so much for your wonderful help with Turkey Bowling at the Parkway Pub! It was a HUGE success!! Lanesboro 2012 Members t5- o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The family of Kenneth Henke wishes to thank all for their sympathy and condolences at this time of loss. He will be greatly missed. To those that stopped at the house, brought in food, sent cards and flowers or just took a minute to think about us, thank you. A special thanks to Pastor Mark Docken, the Chatfield Lutheran Church for serving lunch and Riley Funeral Home for giving us compassion and guidance when we needed it most. Also, a thank you for the Military Honors provided by the Chatfield VFW Color Guard, the Preston American Legion and the Preston VFW. Jean Henke Mychelle Henke t5- o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The family of Lois Housker wishes to acknowledge with gratitude all the kind expressions of sympathy. Your thoughtfulness meant more to us than words can ever say. Our special thanks to Dr. Petersburg, the staff at Winneshiek Hospital and Pastor Gail for her words of comfort. Lois was so lucky to have such caring neighbors. The most sincere and warmest thank you comes from Cheryll Housker Nancy & Bob Leistikow. t5- o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

EMPLOYMENT

Harmony Community Healthcare NursiNg AssistANts PArt time PositioN every other Weekend

Competitive wages, flexible schedules, Weekend and shift differentials training & Certification provided Stop by, call, or email for more info Contact: Ruth McGarvey, RN, DON 815 Main Ave. South Harmony, MN 55939 507-886-6544, ext. 104 rmcgarvey@ harmonycommunityhealth.org

Personal care attendant for man in home, some housekeeping, possible travel, no experience necessary! $13/hr. Spring Valley. 507-251-2978. h5,12- x Chatfield Community Television (CCTV), a department of the City of Chatfield, is seeking a production contractor to aid the CCTV Administrator in the daily operations of CCTV-Channel 11 and its affiliated operations. The position will be paid as an independent contractor and be responsible for the set-up, taping and tear-down of certain CCTV events as well as other duties. The position requires flexible hours (averaging approximately 20 hours per month) and an ability to work evenings and occasional weekends based on the school and civic events calendar. This person will be required to learn most of the CCTV Administrator’s duties including event coverage preparation, scheduling events for playback (computerized), recruiting and scheduling volunteers, sponsorship sales, commercial production and management of production equipment. The contract will pay $300 per month. Send your resume with qualifications andreferences to Office of the City Clerk, 21 Southeast Second St., Chatfield, MN 55923 or jyoung@ ci.chatfield.mn.us. h5,12- o

Part-Time Nursing Assistant Positions Available every other weekend plus call in. Will train and reimburse for classes, if not on the registry. Bonus-pay on Weekends and Shift Differential Contact Annette or stop by for an application.

Green Lea Manor Nursing Home 115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954

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

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Drywall Hanging • Taping • Texturing Rusty Schroeder “Free estimates” 507-765-3648

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

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SMG Sethre Media Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

A Perfect cut tree service - tree trimming and removal, hedge trimming, fenceline clearing. 15 years experience climbing and basket work. 507-743-TREE, Chad Wangen. Fully licensed and insured. Cell 507-272-0394. v7/20-7/30/12- x

THANK YOU We wish to thank ALL who attended/supported our Annual “Uff-da” Norwegian Dinner on Saturday, October 15th. Thanks to Dean Underbakke for his Norwegian entertainment as well as the laughs! Thanks also to our youth who graciously served our guests … Brady Johnson, Sydney Johnson, Hunter Erickson, Jacob Koblitz, Madison Ming, Trent Nelson, Ashley Williams and Payton Zafft. A fabulous evening was enjoyed by all! Thanks again & Gud velsigne deg/ dere! Henrytown Parish Events Committee t5- o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you to my family and friends for the cards, gifts, food and prayers since my surgery and return home. It was very much appreciated. Mary Jo Wagner t5- o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you for the turkeys I won at Preston Equipment and the Sweet Shop. Ruth Olson t5- o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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The Ken Henke Benefit is still scheduled to be held on Sunday, December 11, from 8am-1pm at the Preston Servicemen’s Club. n5- o RED GREEN LIVE Hilarious one-man show, Monday May 7, O’Shaughnessy Theatre, St. Paul (651/690-6700), Tuesday May 8, Mitchell Auditorium, Duluth (218/723-7000). A great Christmas gift! MCAN Q HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA FROM HOME. 6-8 weeks. ACCREDITED. Get a Diploma. Get a Job! FREE Brochure. 1-800-264-8330 www.diplomafromhome. com (MFPA)

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TRAILER SALES & SERVICE, Inc. 507-886-4600

PO Box 273 • 70 4th St. NW, Harmony MN 55939 We are proud to offer these services: • DOT Inspections on your pickup & trailer • Install B&W gooseneck hitches • Install brake controllers • Trailer brake repair • Light repair on trailers • Wiring repair on pickups and trailers • Welding repair and modifications on steel and aluminum trailers •View our inventory at www.ironsidetrailersales.net We are looking forward to helping you with all your trailer needs!

THE FAMILY OF JOSHUA EVERS

wishes to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to family, friends and neighbors who shared their kindness, concern and love to us at the time of our precious Joshua’s untimely death. Your prayers, hugs of reassurance, and words of encouragement and hope, have helped us on this most difficult journey. Your generous gifts of food, memorials, cards and flowers will be remembered always. Josh touched many lives in his 18 years. You helped us realize that “Life is Measured by Donation, not Duration” by sharing your stories and memories about how Josh made a difference in your lives. Memories you shared made us smile making this tragedy just a little bit easier to endure. Our grief is deep but we are comforted by the promise of Heaven and know that Joshua is with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Joshua’s chosen Bible verse was “Delight yourself in the Lord; and He will give you the desires of your heart” (Psalms 37:4). Josh knew this meant we should be dependent and reliant upon God and wait for Him to make our hearts happy (even though it does not always happen when we want it to). God tends to the true desires of our hearts and blesses us in many other ways and Josh truly believed this. We were truly blessed to have Joshua in our lives. He made our hearts happy and our lives content. We know you are grieving with us – so we pray for peace to fill the empty spot in ours and your hearts and comfort for us all. Sincerely, Dan, Lana & Jennifer Evers; Irvin & Esther Evers; Keith Evers; David Evers; Susan, Dewey, Trent & Travis Krahn; Deb Tukua, Brandon Tukua and Loren Stene; Jim, Janet & Tyler Kappers; Megan, Erik & Charlie Nelson; Ryan & Molly Kappers

Monday, December 5, 2011

AUTOS

REAL ESTATE

1999 Tahoe Hunters Edition, very good condition. $5,200. 507-884-4044. a5,12x

Buyers want cropland/building site/ hunting land. WI-MN Real Estate/Lucky’s Land Auctions. rogerjohnson@auctionfarmland.com. 608-385-8080. e5- o

For sale: 2002 Buick Century, 74,000 miles, enhanced traction system, good brakes and tires. $4,900. 507-775-2418. a5- x Nice Chevy pickup- 1977 $3,700. Dependable 2000 Ford Windstar 132,000 mi. $1,500. Phone 507-498-3675. a9/20tfn- x

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Call Jim 507-272-7816 or Saad 507-244-0888 Price Reduced $129,900

For Sale: 01 Suzuki Grand Vitara 4x4. Loaded. 122,000 miles. Nice. Going south, don’t need it. $6500. 507-467-2173. a22tfn- x

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REAL ESTATE 160 Crop Acres For Sale in Fillmore County, York Township. Parcel 27.0258.000. Farmhouse and outbuildings, sold as is. Open House 12/10/11, 9am – 1pm. For further information email farmaccount@ymail.com or call 507-2086037. Accepting offers through 12/31/11 by email. Seller reserves option to reject any/all offers. e21,28,5,12,19- x House in Preston: Affordable 3 bed/2 bath, large 2.5 car attached garage, $64,900. 507-765-2220. www.affordabletechnology. net/house/house.htm. e5,12- x

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Preston 3 bdrm, Rambler, MF Laundry, Large Garage, low maintenance exterior, Close to swimming pool park and trail $109,900 • MLS#4030099 New Listing Exceptional 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 story with tons

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Bly Farm Sale

Sealed bids are now being accepted on 80 acres for sale until 4:30 p.m. December 9th, 2011. This property is located in Fillmore County, Beaver Township. Parcel 32.0017.000 - S1/2 NE1/4 Sec 3-101-13 This 80 acres includes a 4.5 ac more or less building site being sold as is. Tillable ground level B soil. Real estate tax due and payable in the year 2011 has been paid by the seller. For additional information, email BlyFamilyFarm@yahoo.com or call (507) 460-9215. All bids must be submitted in writing and accompanied by a letter of approval from a financial institution. Bids can be mailed to Bly Farm Sale PO Box 116, Ostrander, MN 55961. The Sellers reserve the right to reject any/all offers and to negotiate with the successful bidder.

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REAL ESTATE

Richard Milne

Preston Great 1 1/2 story 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath and attached 3 season porch. One car detached garage and Flat Lot. $64,900 $59,900 MLS #4031651

418 Preston Street NW, Preston, MN Gorgeous duplex unit on a corner lot with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and spacious den/ office. Panoramic view off the dining room deck, main floor laundry, and a family room that walks out to backyard. $129,900 MLS# 4029164

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VeRy seCluded spot Lots of privacy. Twelve year old large modular home on 25 acres. Beautiful country setting. Hunter’s dream area. 40’ x 80’ pole shed of which 40’ is insulated shop. Could be handy man’s dream. Bring horses and four-wheelers, plenty of room and trails. 16165 351st Ave, Harmony. $165,000. Always call Randy Barnes for appointment, 507-251-3271. ReCently loweRed $10K Well kept older home on large lot in nice neighborhood, newer kitchen, stained glass window, open staircase, main floor living, newer roof, priced to move. 225 3rd Ave. SE, Harmony. $49,900. Always call Randy Barnes for appointment, 507-251-3271.

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OFFICE SPACE: Excellent New Listing: Classic home mainstreet downtown office space in with original woodwork, open Rushford, MN $19,900 staircase, New roof, windows, boiler, water heater and elect. Serv. 3 BR, 2 BA, impressive. 209 Elm St. Rushford 4 BR, 2 BA New roof, windows, $124,900 appliances, landscaping and 30251 Darr Lane, Rushford Price reduction: finished up and down! Private Beautiful 5 bedroom w/ setting close to school and expansive views of the city. downtown; low traffic. So much Custom hardwood cabinetry, to offer at $139,900 hardwood floors, fireplace & 116 Money Creek St. spacious fam. room. 3 car heated garage. Plumbed for infloor heat! $209,900 Rushford Price reduction: 2 BR, 2 BA; 690 Harrison St. Mnfl. Laund.; Master suite; newer Lewiston Charming furnace & WH; $64,900 home completely remodeled from top to 408 W Stevens Ave. Rushford Charming 2 BR, 2 BA bottom both inside & out. home. New roof & furnace; Move right in for $99,000 Finished up and down. 2nd kit. Dwnstrs. Could be duplex. 201 Grove St E, Rushford, MN $74,900 New roof; Completely remodeled kitchen; new flooring; 3 BR, 2 BA, mainfl. laund.close to school & shops. $95,000. BUILDABLE LOT IN RUSHFORD: $29,900. Put up a single family or multi-unit. Jeff Darr Cell # 715-495-6948 Jeff@darrauctions.com

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Email RoxanneJohnson@remax.net neweR Ranch home: Absolutely gorgeous by every measure! 3 bdrm, 3 bath ranch, 2 car garage. Seller financing optional. Great location $235,000

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Just RiGht: 2 bedroom Ranch, nice layout, oak hardwood floors, many updates. Covered patio, and X lg 1 car Garage $72,500

new listinG: Well kept 3 bedroom ranch. Spacious lower level, garage $82,500 Harmony

new listinG: 3 bedroom ranch Reduced: 4 bdrm, 2 ½ bath bordering the country. Att 1 car garage, home. LL familyrm, brick fireplace, deck $84,900 Harmony masterbedrm, walk-in closets. 24 x 26 det garage. Deck & screen porch. new listinG: 3 bdrm ranch,oak Reduced $122,900 hardwood floors, large open dining Too New for Reduced: Lovely ranch home. -family area, Masterbedroom, walk in Large kitchen with tons of cabinets, 3 PicTure! closet, deck, 6 car att garage almost an bedrooms, 2 bath, stackable laundry. acre available. $75,900 26 x 32 insulated garage Harmony $119,900 bluFF toP Views: Modern living with Reduced: 2 bdrm, ranch home on the arts & crafts feel, this charming 2 bdrm corner lot. Open kitchen-dining with home is move in ready. Lanesboro. $96,900 breakfast bar. 2 car att garage. A must see at Harmony$112,000 Reduced: Large 2 story home 4 bdrms, updated kitchen & baths. Familyroom, fireplace, deck, garage, gardens Mabel $108,900 sPacious sPlit: Many updates, 4 bdrm , 2 bath, 2 fireplaces. Att 2 car garage. Updated siding, shingles, and windows. Ideal location, Harmony $132,500 sold: 20235 Mayapple Lane Preston $217,000 sold: 1017 Washington ST Preston $127,500 sold: 239 Gold St Wykoff $38,500

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ABR, GRI 715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com 725 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley $92,500 Great 2 bdrm 2 bath townhouse with sun room. You'll love the location - close to grocery store, convenience stores, banks and gas station. Low maintenance fees and easy to heat. For more information - give me a call!

rEDuCED! 5 aCrE HOBBy FaRm: Large 4 bedroom, 2 story, 2 baths & main floor laundry. 28x28 garage new 2010, perm siding, shingles. Det. heated shop w/220, 60x45 pole shed, 3 acres tillable. Greenleafton area $124,900 PRetty as a PostcaRd: 30 acres with move in ready 6 bedroom home, large 2 car heated garage, 36 x 48 steel shed. Fenced pasture, creek $ 272,900

HOuSE & SHOP Nice one level living home with 3 bedrooms, mainfloor laundry includes 24 x 40 detached building with 12 x 40 attached garage. $64,900

2002 custom built 3 bdrm, 3 bath home. Open & bright main floor. LL fireplace, walk out. Deck spans south side. Breathtaking 5 mile views. $244,900 Lanesboro.

why Rent Efficient and well maintained home on good sized lot. Harmony $35,900

histoRic bRick home: Ideal location and picturesque setting. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, great yard, outbuildings. 24.7 top grade soil. Harmony. $212,000

BriNg aN OffEr! 3 bdrm Split level home with 2 car garages on good sized lot. Canton $47,500

new listinG: Large 2 story, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, home. Original features, built ins, hardwood floors, large pantry, home office. Garage, steel shed, Harmony $129,900

40 secluded acRes: Good mixture of mostly woods with VEry NiCE! 3 bedroom, 2 bath Ranch, open ares, super hunting, camping, good access. Drake Rd, rEDuCED! 21+ acres offers room for livestock, horses, and LL familyroom, and office. Att garage. hobbies! 2 story farm house with walk Lanesboro Only: $84,900 out basement has a charming layout lanesboRo: buildable lot 1/3 of an acre, awesome view on and well maintained. 20x20 detached oRiGinal FeatuRes:3 bdrm 2 edge of town city utilities $31,000 garage plus 28x32 shop, 58x84 shed, bath , 2 story home, original wood work, buildinG lots: Newest subdivision in Harmony -8 nice and a 24x60 barn with box stall, standing pillars. New windows, kitchen, bath. Lg sized lots, some walk outs, starting at $14,900 stalls. Good pasture & mature windbreak 2 car garage with shop. Mabel Reduced new listinG: Commercial Lot Main St Canton $5900 & stream $179,900 $86,500

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604 Pleasant ave., Spring Valley, $117,500 Great 2 story. Completely remodeled & updated with new foundation with in-floor heat. Lower level is ready for expansion - all sheet rocked and primed. Egress windows for 2 future bdrms, family room and rough in bath. New 26x32 garage to be built this fall. Hardwood floors, original wood work and crown molding - great buy!

Todd Hadoff

409 Minnesota St., Ostrander Reduced - $52,000 - 4 bdrm home on 1/3 acre in town! Affordable living in small town atmosphere. Many updates have been done to the home including new roof, siding, windows, sheet rock & paint, and flooring. Large eat in kitchen, bay window and main floor laundry. There is a single car garage (presently used as workshop) and barn for additional storage and use. Priced to sell!!

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lanesboRo - Charm and character describe this home with original Douglas fir floors. Main floor has high ceilings and archways for character. Lower level is partially sheetrocked. Newer 2 car garage and great location to state trails & park. $114,900 PReston - This large rambler sits on quiet street & had great views of deck. Home has been updated. Large open kitchen and dining room, living room, large master bedroom, and main floor laundry. Large lower level family room with w/out to covered patio. New siding, windows flooring and heated garage. was $139,900 now $129,900 PReston - townhome - Gorgeous views of countryside and golf course. 9’ ceilings, beautiful custom cabinets, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, main floor laundry and 2 car heated garage. Lower level family room is finished in tongue and groove pine and w/o to patio. was $149,900, now $139,900

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

242 Main Street S, Wykoff $59,900, Reduced - Very sharp home. 3 bedroom home w / d e n - o ff i c e . Eat-in kitchen, formal dining, 3 season porch, attached garage, perm siding & storage shed. Patio area in back yard. Separate laundry-mud room area. Move in ready!

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chatField - Older home on large lot located close Fountain - Ideal home to remodel and earn some equity. New vinyl sidto high school and pool. ing, roof, windows, furVinyl siding, enclosed nace and electrical. Wood porch, main floor laundry floors, living room, dining and wood floors. Would room, main floor laundry, also make a good rental 3 bedrooms and large lot. property. $54,900 chatField - 3+ bedroom rambler w/2 baths, newer Schools can be Chatfield, Lanesboro or Fillmore Central. windows, gas fireplace, 2 Great price at $46,900 lanesboRo - great locacar garage, vinyl siding. tion close to state bike trail Located close to parks and great views of the sceand downtown. All applinic bluffs. Small studio cottage is ideal for weekend ances will stay. $129,900 getaway. Room to expand. $119,900 chatField - Turn of the century home on large corner lot. Main floor master bedroom, main floor laundry, wood floors, 9’ ceilings, builtins, screened in porch and (28x32) garage/ shop. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, all brick exterior, storage shed, garden area, and combo heat (nat. gas and wood). $125,900 chatField - townhouse - Great price on this immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhouse. Formal dining room, living room, open kitchen with center island. Family room in lower level with w/o to patio and fenced yard. Deck is covered and ideal for relaxing. 2+ garage is insulated and sheetrocked. now $134,900 chatField - Spectacular walkout ranch, loaded with extras. Open floor plan offers 3 bedrooms on main floor, main floor laundry, hickory wood floors, 2 gas fireplaces, granite countertops, maple cabinets and trim. Master bedroom with private bath w/ ceramic walk-in shower and whirlpool tub, race track ceiling and w/in closet. Lower level family room walks out to patio with built in grill, rec room & 4th bedroom & bath. Reduced $249,900

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wondeRFul location: This nice starter home is move in condition. 3 bedrooms, newer 2 car heated garage, Large lot Preston $68,900

Just like new: Totally redone from top to bottom, this 3 bdrm 2 story,new kitchen, baths, Harmony $85,000 bRick home on corner lot. 3 bdrm, 2 bath,Oak wood floors, open staircase, wonderful enclosed & open porches. Garden & garage

townhouse - 308 N Park Court, Sp. Valley $109,900 Motivated Seller!!! Drastically Reduced Excellent location, close to banks, gas station, grocery store and discount stores. 2 bdrm 2 bath with marble entrance, gas fireplace, m. bdrm walk in closet & m. bath, sun room, laminate floors, and patio to back of unit. Low association fees.

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Preston Township notice The Preston township December meeting will be on the 1st Wednesday of the month instead of the second. Publish 28,5 2 NOTice There will be a meeting of the FillmoreHouston Joint Board of Health on Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at Good Times Restaurant, 118 Bissen St., Caledonia, MN. The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. Loretta Lillegraven Financial Supervisor Houston County Public Health Publish 5,12

notice to publishers Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 o’clock A.M. January 3rd, 2012 By the County Auditor-Treasurer of Fillmore County, Preston, Minnesota, on Behalf of the Fillmore County Board of Commissioners for the following County Printing for the year 2012 •2012 OFFICIAL PAPER •PUBLICATION OF 2011 FINANCIAL STATEMENT •PUBLICATION OF 2012 DELINQUENT TAX LIST The right is reserved to reject any or all bids and to waive any defects. Dated at Preston, Minnesota this 1st day of November 2011. Shirl L. Boelter Fillmore County Auditor-Treasurer Preston, Minnesota 507-765-2666 Publish 5,1

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 23-CV-11-936 THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH JANE CULVER, AKA BETTY CULVER, PEGGY BAKER, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, PLAINTIFF, VS. HOWARD C. HILL, RENA MAE HILL, KATIE MAY CULVER, KATIE M. CULVER, RUSSELL M. CULVER, R.M. CULVER, CHARLES M. CULVER, ALSO, ALL OTHER PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, INTEREST, OR LIEN IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, INCLUDING THE HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES AND DEVISEES OF ANY OF THE FOREGOING DEFENDANTS WHO ARE DECEASED, DEFENDANTS. SUMMONS THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The original Plaintiff’s Complaint is on file at the office of the Court Administrator of the above named Court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at the following address: Matthew J. Opat, P.A. Attorney at Law PO Box 455 22 SE Second Street Chatfield, MN 55923 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Fillmore County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: See attached Legal Description. The object of this action is to determine that the defendants have no right, title, estate, interest, or lien in or on the above described real estate. NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM. No personal claim is made against any of the defendants in the action above entitled. Dated: November 21, 2011 MATTHEW J. OPAT, P.A. Matthew J. Opat Attorney for Plaintiff P.O. Box 455 Chatfield, MN 55923 Tel. No. 507-867-4080 Atty. Reg. No. 82636 LEGAL DESCRIPTION – 0.55 Acres Outlot 9 and that part of Outlot 10 in O.H. Case’s Plat of Outlots to the City of Chatfield, in that part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NE 1/4 SE 1/4) of Section 6, and that part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW 1/4 NW 1/4), and that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4 SW 1/4) of Section 5, all in Township 104 North, Range 11 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Westerly Corner of Block 35, Original Town Plat to said City of Chatfield; thence South 45 degrees 25 minutes 17 seconds West (for purposes of this description the Northeasterly line of Outlots 7 through 13 of said O.H. Case’s Plat of Outlots is assumed to bear South 45 degrees 00

minutes 00 seconds East), 80.00 feet to the Northerly Corner of said Outlot 7; thence South 45 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East along said Northeasterly line of said Outlot 7 and Outlot 8 (the Southwesterly line of River Street), 380.00 feet to the Northerly Corner of said Outlot 9 and to the point of beginning of the tract of land to be herein described; thence continuing South 45 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East along the Northeasterly line of said Outlot 9 and Outlot 10, 73.67 feet; thence South 45 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 236.00 feet to the East line of said NE 1/4 SE 1/4; thence South 03 degrees 40 minutes 30 seconds East along said East line, 59.03 feet to the Southeasterly line of said Outlot 10; thence South 45 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West along said Southeasterly line, 25.02 feet to the Southerly Corner of said Outlot 10; thence North 45 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West along the Southwesterly line of said Outlot 10 and along the Southwesterly line of said Outlot 9, 118.00 feet to the Westerly Corner of said Outlot 9; thence North 45 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East along the Northwesterly line of said Outlot 9, 300.00 feet to the point of beginning and containing 0.55 acres, more or less. Subject to any easements of record. Publish 5, 12,19

itors having claims against the said estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred. Dated:10/24/2011 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar JAMES D. ATTWOOD Court Administrator Kelly M. Wagner #0314031 Baudler, Baudler, Maus & Blahnik 124 North Broadway PO Box 1268 Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7301 Fax: (507) 346-2537 Publish 5,12

Notice to residents of carimona township The December meeting of the township board will be held December 5 at 5:00 pm at the home of clerk, Linda Marzolf. Also, until further notice, all monthly board meetings will be held on the first Monday of the night of each month at 8:00 pm at the Preston Emergency Services building. Linda Marzolf, Clerk Publish 28,5

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Summary of minutes November 22, 2011 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 2011-063: Conditional Use Permit for Eli & Lydia Hershberger, for sawmill, Canton Township RESOLUTION 2011-064: Minnesota Commissioner of Transportation as agent for federal projects The Board approved the following agenda items: • the agenda. • the following amended Consent Agenda: • November 8, 2011 minutes. • Family and Medical Leave for employee #176. • Step increase for Rebecca Burland, Social Worker. • Step increase for Sylvia Leitzen, Support Enforcement Aide. • Step increase for Vicky Giese, Social Worker. • Appointment of Paula Melver, Registered Nurse, and Kari Cahill, Social Worker, as her alternate to Technology/Land Records/Geographic Information Systems Committee. • Overnight stay for Commissioner Kaase. • Overnight stays for Auditor/Treasurer, Accounting Technician Lead and Accounting Technician to attend seminar. • Family and Medical Leave for employee # 956. • 2012 Purchase of Services agreement with Workforce Development, Inc. • add Wendy Ebner, Social Services Supervisor, to approve Social Services Division payments, reports, and payroll forms during absence of Social Services Manager. • authorize update of signature card on file for Fillmore County Social Welfare Fund account. • ratification statement for 2012 Property Tax maintenance and support agreement with MCCC and ACS. • ratification statement for 2012 CamaUSA maintenance and support agreement with MCCC and ACS. • disallow invoice from Arendahl Township for grading. • purchase of ten computers at State Contract pricing. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Baudler, Baudler, Maus & Blahnik, services $600.00 CDW Government, Inc., equipment purchases $1,638.42 DCVAST, Inc., equipment purchase $3,798.98 Fillmore County Soil & Water Conservation, services, publications $8,024.52 Fowler Oil Co., gas $542.51 Hewlett-Packard Company, equipment purchase $695.60 Independent Stationers, supplies $503.92 Kelly Printing & Signs, supplies $698.53 Matthew Bender & Co., Inc., reference materials $679.81 McNamara, Glen, feedlot cost share $3,520.00 Mid America Business Systems, services $4,048.36 MN Office of Enterprise Technology, services $1,122.00 Preston Auto Parts, supplies $748.66 Red Wing Software, annual maintenance fee $576.82 Root River Appliances & Floor Coverings, equipment purchase $533.31 SE MN Area Agency, 2012 allocation $6,097.00 Staples Advantage, supplies $753.51 Streicher’s, supplies $1,081.68 West Payment Center, reference materials $1,862.48 Winona Heating & Ventilating, services $2,082.53 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $39,608.64 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (56 bills - not listed) $9,160.12 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $48,768.76 INFRASTRUCTURE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Quality Construction, services $5,380.00 TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE FUND $5,380.00 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount ARM Registration Office, registration fees $600.00 Bruening Rock Products, Inc., rock $20,649.16 G & K Services, supplies $559.21 Hovey Oil Co., Inc., gas $12,783.22 LaCrosse Truck Center, Inc., parts $919.67 Manahan Machine Shop, Inc., parts $885.27 Ruffridge Johnson Equipment Company, parts $855.01 Traffic Marking Service, Inc., services $8,911.48 Universal Truck Equipment, Inc., parts $5,938.78 Widseth Smith Nolting & Assoc., services $12,277.90 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $64,379.70 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (20 bills - not listed) $2,757.91 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $67,137.61 SANITATION FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $0.00 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (2 bills - not listed) $429.72 TOTAL SANITATION FUND $429.72 AIRPORT FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Deters, Isaac, services $2,571.41 Professional Engineering Services, services $7,265.02 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND $9,836.43 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

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-11-929 In Re: Estate of Alice Mabel Hare, a/k/a Alice M. Hare Decedent NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS Notice is given that Informal probate of the Decedent’s will dated 2/14/07 has been filed with the registrar. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Gwen D. Howard and Janeen Kajer, whose addresses are 12272 236th Street, Spring Valley, MN 55975 and 844 Sherwood Road, Shoreview, MN 55126 respectively as Personal Representatives of the estate of the above decedent, has been made. 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, and the personal representative is empowered to fully administer the estate, including, after 30 days from the date of the issuance of her letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate, unless objections thereto are filed with the Court (pursuant to Section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders. Notice is further given that all creditors having claims against the said estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred. Dated: 11/21/2011 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar JAMES D. ATTWOOD Court Administrator Kelly M. Wagner #0314031 Baudler, Baudler, Maus & Blahnik 124 North Broadway PO Box 1268 Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7301 Fax: (507) 346-2537 Publish 28,5 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-11-812 In Re: Estate of Harriet Lillian Heckerson a/k/a Harriet L. Heckerson a/k/a Lil Heckerson Decedent NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS Notice is given that Informal probate of the Decedent’s will dated 3/11/94 has been filed with the registrar. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Vicki M. Tate, whose address is 309 Huron Avenue, Spring Valley, MN 55975 as Personal Representative of the estate of the above decedent, has been made. 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, and the personal representative is empowered to fully administer the estate, including, after 30 days from the date of the issuance of her letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate, unless objections thereto are filed with the Court (pursuant to Section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders. Notice is further given that all cred-

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-11-946 Estate of Joseph Kirk Kunert a/k/a Joseph K. Kunert a/k/a Joe Kunert Decedent. NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION OF INSTESTACY, DETERMINATION OF HEIRSHIP, APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is ordered and notice is given that on December 30, 2011, at 1:00 pm, a hearing will be held in this court at Fillmore County District Court, Courthouse, Preston, Minnesota, for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of heirship of the descendent, and for the appointment of Betty J. Kunert whose address is 14652 County Road 14, Spring Valley, MN 55975 as personal representative of the Estate of the Descedent in an UNSUPERVISED administration. 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 personal representative will be appointed with full power to adminster the estate, including the power to collect all assets, pay all legal debts, claims, taxes and expenses, to sell real estate 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 havingclaims against the Estate are required to present claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or claims will be barred. Robert R. Benson Judge of District Court James D. Attwood Court Administrator /s/ Lynn Benson Deputy Attorney for Personal Representative Kelly M. Wagner #0314031 Baudler, Baudler, Maus & Blahnik 124 North Broadway PO Box 1268 Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7301 Fax: (507) 346-2537 Publish 5,12

STATE of Minnesota COUNTY OF FILLMORE IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 23-CV-11-944 Case Type: OT – Quiet Title Action MARK A. WEIDEMANN and MICHELLE L. WEIDEMANN, husband and wife, Plaintiffs, vs. JIMMY LOUIS NICHOLS and BETSEY NICHOLS, husband and wife; JASON L. VICKERMAN and SHANNON L. VICKERMAN, also known as SHANNON L. EHLER-VICKERMAN, husband and wife; KEVIN VANG, a single person; TODD EIKEN and BARBARA EIKEN, husband and wife; M & A DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, a Partnership; BANK OF THE WEST, its successors and assigns; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (MERS); FIRST SOUTHEAST BANK, its successors and assigns; ASSOCIATED MORTGAGE, LLC; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, its successors and assigns, now known as the FARM SERVICE AGENCY; and OTHILDE J. GUNDERSON, deceased; also, the unknown heirs of any of the hereinbefore named defendants who may be deceased; also, all other persons or parties unknown, claiming any right, title, estate, interest or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendants. ) SUMMONS THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED O THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiffs have started a lawsuit against the above named defendants. The original of Plaintiffs’ Complaint is on file in the office of the court administrator of the above named court. These are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond

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313 S. Elm, Rushford, MN • 507.864.2757

809 Highway 52 North, Preston, MN 55965

888-378-2896 • 507-765-2533

Located minutes from the root river state and harmony Preston Bike traiLs. 40 Beautifully Decorated Rooms 6 Whirlpool Suites • Indoor Pool and Spa Free Continental Breakfast

www.countrytrailsinn.com

Chatfield Parts house

103 1/2 NW Division St. Chatfield, MN 507-867-4200

Preston auto Parts 108 Mill St. SW Preston, MN 507-765-2101

With 210 feet of hose!

We’re #1 in the #2 Business Pumping & Agitating

For Fast Courteous Service • Call 507-352-6790

Preble Farmers Mutual Insurance

507-467-3797

Serving Southeastern MN since 1880 205 Parkway Ave. N., Lanesboro, MN

food DriNks FuN

507-765-2205 • Preston, MN

Fountain Building Center

• Paint • Hardware • Doors • Ceilings • Paneling • Deck Supplies • Lumber • Tools • And much more!

iron

507-268-4343 • Fountain, MN

Branding

restaurant & supper cluB

Hwy. 52 & 16, Preston, MN Ph. 507-765-3388 • www.brandingironmn.com

Tues-Thurs 11:30am-8:30pm • Fri - Sat 11:30am-9pm • Sun 11am-8:30pm

Proud to be an american

Harmony State Insurance Agency

• Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

216 St. Paul St., Preston, MN Phone 507-765-3333 www.sweetstop.net

Call 507-765-2151 136 St. Anthony St., Preston, MN Email - ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com

110 St Anthony St. S, Preston, MN • 507-765-9956

The Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe

M-F 7:30 - 7:00

Insurance of All Kinds

17 Center Street E, Harmony, MN 55939 Jim Lutes • MN License #20287036 507-886-2100 • Toll Free: 877-385-8837

F & M CoMMunIty BAnk

1911- 2011 “100 Years of Making Banking Easy”

507-765-2704 or 877-282-0647 Commercial & Residential Computer Repair, Upgrades & Training www.smgcomputersolutions.com

SMG Computer Solutions

35 W. Center St., Harmony, MN 507-886-6111

Steve & Sherry Hines

S&S automotive/ napa auto Parts

11748 St. Hwy. 43 • Mabel, MN • 507-493-5217

Start Right. Start Here.®

Find the right supplies for your projects, plus expert, local advice.

100 St. Anthony Street N., Preston • 507 765 3823 229 Main St. N., Chatfield • 507 867 1605

Printed by the Fillmore County Journal, December 5, 2011

CREAMERY PIZZA & ICE CREAM NORDIC LANES & LOUNGE 407 & 403 S. Mill Street, Rushford, MN 507.864.7214 507.864.7799

Preston Liquor, LLc 811 Hwy. 52 North, Preston, MN PH.507-765-2565 B&B Bowl the place to Be!!!!!

Phone - 507-346-7326

Preston, MN Call 507-765-2522 for details!

Hours: M-F 7am-7pm • Sat 7am-4pm

Napa auto parts of spriNg valley

1010 N. Broadway • Spring Valley, MN 55975

Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

Al Larson & Sons

Preston, MN • 507-765-2405

We do Septic Pumping

First southeast Bank

3 Main Ave. North, Harmony, MN 507-886-6922 • Toll-Free 877-886-6922 24 Hour ATM • 24 Hour Telephone Banking Online Banking: www.firstsoutheastbank.com

STEVENS FORD

NEW & USED FoRD CARS & TRUCkS Sales & Full Service

20 Main St. • Chatfield, MN • 507-867-4800

Spring Valley

LLC

Greenhouse & Floral

507-346-7440 720 N. Broadway • Spring Valley, MN

Open early 4 am 7 days a week

105 St. Rd. 16, Rushford, MN 507.864.7949

Are you looking for a high quality brochure at the best possible price?

Fountain, MN • 507-268-4488 Willie’s - Summer Sausage • Bologna Brats • Dried Beef • Jerky Custom Slaughter and Processing Willis J. Cambern Owner

wiLLie’S Grocery & Locker

507-398-9115 • dan@perfectglossy.com

the FoLLowing buSineSSeS encourage you to diSPLay thiS FLag in obServance oF PearL harbor remembrance day, wedneSday, december 7th, 2011

LeRoy, MN Ph. 507-324-5260 e-mail: fsbleroy@smig.net

tim@majortax.com Phone: 507-765-4432

Timothy McLaughlin

ron@majortax.com Phone: 507-765-4444

Ronald Schreier

EBT Customers Welcome

17643 121st Ave. • 4.5 miles South of Spring Valley on Hwy 63

Phone: 507-346-2579 800-660-MEAT

409 Spring Ave. Box 316 Preston, MN 55965

www.fsbminnesota.com

SMG

Design

Root River Saloon On & Off Sale

112 Coffee St. E. • Lanesboro, MN 507-467-3355 S & A Petroleum - Locally owned and operated

Lanesboro bp Food Shop,100 Sheridan St. on Highway 16 West, Lanesboro mabel bp Food Shop Highway 44 & Locust, Mabel Preston motor mart, Hwy 52 & 16

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