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Local sculptor and artist Karl Unnasch created the “holiday tree” above.
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Local artist spreads joy with Playtime Jubilee slightly used outdoor-friendly toys and sporting goods. The barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com vision Unnasch provided was Local artist Karl Unnasch so impressive that it was chohas completed a sculpture that sen as the winning proposal. is spreading joy to the City of Unnasch spent three months Silver Spring, Md., the Wash- accumulating items to be used ington D.C. area, the Fillmore for the sculpture from variCounty area, and perhaps the ous places including Craigslist world. and auctions, some donated The sculpture, which is titled items, and Unnasch stated he Playtime Jubilee, began as only even did some shopping hima vision when Unnasch sent in self in order to have all of the a proposal for the project which pieces he needed to complete was commissioned by The the project. Peterson Companies and the Some of the items used to Art and Humanities Council create Playtime Jubilee include of Montgomery County to cre- 58 disk sleds, various sports ate a non-traditional sculptural balls, rackets, chairs and stools, “holiday tree” using new and helmets, xylophones, and many By Barb Jeffers
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others. Gathering all of the necessary supplies in a U-Haul Unnasch drove to Silver Spring and began to create the 35 foot-tall and 16 foot-diameter “holiday tree” he had envisioned which is located at the Veteran’s Plaza in Silver Spring. Unnasch stated, “It took one solid week of 10 to 12 hour days to get it up in the sky.” Karl had help from his “ablebodied elves” as he likes to call them, which included his partner Nicole Huss and two assistants who were provided. The result is a towering sculpSee JUBILEE Page 7
Tax plan
City administrator Joe Hoffman announced good news for the city at the council’s December 3 meeting. Standard and Poors in a random review raised the city’s bond rating from AAto AA (stable). This is especially good news as the city is planning a large street improvement project. Hoffman noted that the city could pay 0.15 to 0.20 percent less interest on bonds in 2014. Over a 15 year period the better rate could save the city $40,000 to $50,000. Some of the reasons given by S & P to support the upgrade included a strong budgetary flexibility (reserves at 85 percent of expenditures), strong liquidity, and a strong debt profile. 2014 Budget and Levy review Hoffman reported that the 2014 levy will increase by 5.3 percent or $36,078. The total levy will be $708,803. $21,000
of that increase will be related to new bond costs. Without the bonding costs for the street improvement project the levy increase would have been 2.2 percent. Hoffman warned that while the 5.3 percent increase is higher than we wanted to be, property owners will continue to see increases in years going forward to pay for the street projects. The city’s revenue comes from the tax levy (44 percent), state aid (30 percent), police and fire revenue (11 percent), library, park and tourism (6 percent), and other revenue (9 percent). No residents were present to comment during the public comment portion. Hoffman noted that most homeowners saw a reduction in the market value of their home and a corresponding reduction in their See PRESTON Page 4
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County hires social services manager Kristina Kohn, Human Resources, announced that the karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com hiring committee has recom The new county coordina- mended hiring Neva Beier to tor Bobbie Jo Vickerman on replace retiring Social Services her first day working for the Manager Gail Bunge. The board county was seated next to retir- approved the hire of Beier effecing county coordinator Karen tive December 30. Kohn noted Brown at the board’s December that Beier is a resident of Fill3 meeting. Brown’s retirement is more County and has excellent effective December 31. The four skills. She will have a higher week overlap will help yield a starting wage to help minimize smoother transition. See COUNTY BOARD Page 14 By K aren R eisner
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Rushford churches bring the Christmas story to life December 20 and 21 As you drive from store to store searching for that last perfect Christmas gift and spend countless hours baking cookies from recipes that only come out once a year, you may find yourself overlooking the true meaning of the Christmas season. The members of Rushford’s local churches are here to help. Nearly 50 people in the greater Rushford community have been rehearsing speaking roles and vocal numbers for weeks as part of the Rushford Church Community’s Live Nativity Christmas Presentation set for December 20-21. Participants range in age from preschool to grandparent with roles of narrators, angels, shepherds and all the rest of the familiar characters from the biblical account of Christ’s birth. While the performers have been practicing, many more have been working behind the scenes to make the performances really come to life with props, costuming, backgrounds, live animals and more. “It is so fun to see members of so many different congregations working together towards a common goal, which is celebrating the birth of our Savior,” says Kristin Burdey, director of the event. Burdey, a member of Rushford Lutheran Church, has helped to direct the live nativity production
at The Edge in Winona for the past three years and had a hankering to bring it to life closer to home. When she learned that Root River Community Church was considering a nativity as well, it seemed only logical that they join forces. “Putting on a show jointly between the two churches would have been fine, but we thought that it would be all the more special if all the local churches in our community could come together on this project. There have been differences and divisions in the faith community, but the one thing that we all are certain about is the sacred beauty of Christmas,” Burdey says. Peter Enns, Root River Community Church pastor and parttime wise man, says, “I find it encouraging watching members of the community at large working together to celebrate and commemorate the birth of Christ - Who is the One who ultimately brings us together in relationship with God and with each other. It makes total sense to me to celebrate that together.” The free event is set for Friday, December 20 and Saturday, December 21. There will be performances at 5 p.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. both days outside of Rushford Lutheran Church along Highway 43. Each perfor-
mance will feature actors walking through the roles of Mary and Joseph, shepherds, angels and magi as the story is narrated from the Bible. The scripture reading is punctuated by beautiful music sang by the choir of angels and the wise men, featuring such songs as “Breath of Heaven” and “O Holy Night.” There will also be live animals at the manger, which children can greet between performances. After each 20 minute show, everyone is welcome to warm up with refreshments and fellowship in the church basement. Parking is available along Highway 43 and side streets. The group encourages attendees to allow those transporting elderly and handicap individuals to use parking spaces closest to the church. The group will be accepting donations for the local food shelf. “Taking place on that last, often frantic weekend before Christmas, we want to offer you that moment to stop and just breathe in the Christmas spirit. The joy of the season is so palpable, so alive. Music has the power to convey what words cannot, and this is our act of worship; like the drummer boy, this is the gift we lay before the King. It is a blessing to the entire community to be united in celebration like this,” Burdey says.
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Conservation stewardship program (CSP) The Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) encourages agricultural and forestry producers to maintain existing conservation activities and adopt additional ones on their operations. CSP is a voluntary conservation program that provides financial and technical assistance to conserve and enhance soil, water, air, and related natural resources on their land. CSP provides opportunities to both recognize excellent stewards and deliver valuable new conservation. Through 5-year contracts, payments will be made as soon as practical after October of each year for contract activities installed and maintained in the previous year. For all contracts, CSP payments to a person or legal entity may not
exceed $40,000 in any year and $200,000 during any 5-year period. Each CSP contract will be limited to $200,000 over the term of the initial contract period. The average contract is $20-$30 per acre. In Fillmore County there is 31,000 cropland acres, 4,600 pastureland acres, and 1,900 forestland acres enrolled into the Conservation Stewardship Program. If you are interested in learning more about CSP and how you can prepare for it, please contact our office at 507.765.3878 Ext. 3, or stop in at the USDA Office located at 413 Farmers St Box A, Preston, MN 55965. Information is also available on the NRCS website at www.mn.nrcs.usda.gov. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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in 2016. Throckmorton said repairs could cost anywhere Continued from Page 1 from $3,000 to $10,000. The property taxes. Tax increases motor has had problems previlargely impacted industrial and ously and the vehicle has just Agricultural properties. The 77,000 miles on it. total tax rate for the city was up Throckmorton reviewed sev16 percent even with declining eral possibilities for replacement. property tax bills for most hom- After a long discussion the couneowners. cil approved the purchase of an Councilman Robert Maust AEV (F-450, 4X4) that should asked what portion of the total be available in February for levy comes from residential approximately $150,000 with compared to business and Agri- trade. A second motion was culture. Hoffman said he will made to have Throckmorton get get that break down for the more information on the cost to council. The budget and levy repair the ailing AEV and also will be brought back next meet- the cost to lease an AEV until ing for final approval. February. In the meantime the Other Business In Brief city has one working ambu •Ambulance Director Ryan lance. Surrounding communiThrockmorton reported that ties could be called on for aid if the ambulance service’s B-rig the service has more than one had another engine failure on emergency call. November 20. The 2006 Ford •Robert Doherty had requestwas scheduled to be replaced ed the rezoning of eight or nine
acres north of Preston near the intersection of Highways 16 and 52. Planning and Zoning recommended approval to rezone the property from B-2 (highway-business) to I-1 (industrial). There was no comment at the P & Z public hearing. The council unanimously approved the rezoning request. •Tim Johnston, owner of the Brownsville Mobile Home Park, and Kerry Soiney, neighbor across from the mobile home park, both attended the meeting. They said they had a long talk and had come to an agreement as to how to screen the mobile home park. The mobile home park will be screened with a combination of lattice, trees, and shrubs. They also agreed on the financing of the work. Soiney thanked the council and Johnston for his willingness to help.
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ture made up of various shaped objects in many bright colors. There is so much to look at and absorb that it is hard for a viewer to know what to focus on first and in what direction to move your eyes in order to not miss anything. The objects chosen for the sculpture stir up feelings of the joy and happiness of childhood and will provide that joy and happiness for many children when the sculpture is disassembled in January 2014. The toys and sporting goods will be distributed by A Wider Circle of Silver Spring, who will disperse them to children in need. A Wider Circle is a nonprofit business that assists low income families. According to the website for A Wider Circle, www.awidercircle.org, the mission of the business is “to end poverty” and assist persons in need in many ways. Choosing A Wider Circle was a “no brainer” says Unnasch. With all of the good things A Wider Circle does it was easy to see that it was the best charity for this project added Unnasch. “Playtime Jubilee is pretty much what I wanted,” Unnasch said about how the sculpture turned out compared to the vision he had for it adding that he is “pretty darn satisfied” with the outcome. Karl Unnasch explained “It is rare for a public artist to see a vision become reality.” He feels that has been accomplished with Playtime Jubilee. Karl stated, “The entire project was fulfilling on all levels,” referring to the artistic, collaborative, public art, environmental, social, and personal aspects of the piece he created. With the “holiday tree” representing so many things, one
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aspect that stands out is giv- appreciated locally in places ing back, which is especially such as the Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro, Minn., Rochimportant this time of year. Playtime Jubilee was unveiled ester Community and Technical on November 16, 2013 and College, Rochester, Minn., and has received the attention of John Marshall High School in Rochester, among many others. Unnasch received his BA in Art from Winona State University in 1995 and his MFA from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth in 2003, according to his website. Unnasch has a studio in Pilot Mound, Minn., which was an old mercantile building he revived. Pilot Mound is very special to Unnasch and his studio is open to anyone but especially to other artists to find a tranquil place. It is stated on Unnasch’s website that “Pilot Mound is Karl’s promise - to himself; to his philosophies; to his ideals. To his friends and Artist colleagues - that there will always be a place they can head when life is whispering that it’s time to re-center; to re-focus; to be re-inspired,” which is a place everyone would like to find themselves now and then. Even though Unnasch travels the nation including a story around the world he seems to on NBC’s Today Show as well enjoy his little nook in Pilot as many newspapers across the Mound, more than anywhere else on earth. The Fillmore country. Notoriety is nothing new for County area has many reasons Unnasch, whose work has been to be proud of Karl Unnasch exhibited as far as Europe and and the first reason may be his has been acclaimed in publica- love of Fillmore County. tions as esteemed as the New To find more information on York Times and Art in Lon- Karl Unnasch and additional don magazine, according to his photos of Playtime Jubilee visit www.karlunnasch.com or email website. Unnasch’s work has also been him at karl@karlunnasch.com.
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Obituaries Erlin Theodore Anderson Erlin Theodore Anderson, age 86, of Cresco, Iowa died Monday, November, 25 2013, at the Patty Elwood Center in Cresco. Erlin was born on October 2, 1927 in rural W i n ne sh iek County, Iowa, the son of Theodore and Agnes AnderErlin Theodore son. He was Anderson baptized on November 6, 1927 and confirmed on May 23, 1943. He attended country grade school and graduated from Cresco High School in 1945. His dream then was to join the Air Force. The local draft board changed his dream when they announced he was more needed on the farm to keep it going as his father was not well, so Erlin stayed on the farm. His main recreation when young was roller skating. He spent many evenings skating at the local rinks where he was an excellent skater. On November 3, 1951 he married Marilyn Henderson at the Fremont Lutheran Church, rural, Cresco. Together they operated a dairy and livestock farm and raised their six children. Erlin was a member of the Fre-
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mont Lutheran Church holding various offices until it closed. He became president of the Fremont Cemetery Association and was very proud of the perpetual care fund that he was instrumental in establishing. The family then joined and participated at First Lutheran. Erlin followed his father as a director/agent for the Norwegian Mutual Insurance Association, serving in this capacity for 38 years. He also constructed many farm buildings in the local area and found great satisfaction in seeing a building project from start to finish. During retirement he enjoyed woodworking and along with Marilyn wintered for 17 years in Apache Junction, Ariz.. After years of living with Alzheimer’s disease, he resided his final two years at the Patty Elwood Center, rural Cresco, where he received excellent and loving care. Erlin is survived by his wife, Marilyn Anderson of Cresco, Iowa; Six children: Virginia “Ginger” (Keith Larson) Anderson of Canton, Iowa, Rebecca “Becky” (Drew Tulley) Anderson of Houston, Texas, R’Delle (Paul Ely) Anderson of Trinidad, Calif., Lorri Vaughn of Richmond, Va., Paula (Steve) Green of Los Angeles, Donald “Don” (Jaci) Anderson of Cresco; 13 grandchildren; two step grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and one due in April; five step great-grandchildren; a sister,
Sylvia Lynch of Madison, Wis., a brother, David (Lois) Anderson of Apache Junction, a sister-in-law, Valda Anderson of Enumclaw, Wash.; a brother-in-law, Walt Leas of Denver, Colo. Erlin was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law Myron and Minnie Henderson, a sonin-law, Steve Vaughn; two sisters Adelaide (and her husband Jerry) Dykstra and Karen Leas; a brother Charles Anderson; and two brothers-in-law, Robert Lynch and Donald Henderson. Erlin truly enjoyed his family, friends and community, and he brought that joy to whatever endeavor he was engaged in. As in the words of his favorite song, “You Are My Sunshine”, he offered his sunshine to all of us and will be deeply missed. Memorial services were on Monday, December 2, 2013 at the First Lutheran Church in Cresco. Burial was in Fremont Cemetery, rural Cresco. Edna Mae Kelly Edna Mae Kelly, 93 of Winona, Minn., formerly of Rushford, Minn., died on Thursday, November 28, at the Golden Living Center in St. Charles, Minn. surrounded by Edna Mae Kelly her family.
She was born January 26, 1920 in Bismarck North Dakota to Bryan F and Lenice (Turner) Coons. Edna graduated as valedictorian from McKenzie High School in 1937. While working in Bismarck she met William J Kelly, originally from Osseo, Wis. They were married in Hibbing Minn. on May 19, 1942. They lived in Bismarck until moving to Rushford in 1953. Edna was a stay at home mom until all the children were in school. She worked at Winona Industries, and then started working at Rush Products in Rushford, retiring in 1988, after 25 years. She enjoyed her grandchildren, cooking, flower gardening, crocheting and crossword puzzles. Edna and William moved to Winona in 2001. William died in 2003. Edna is survived by her children: Patricia (Tim) Pretzer, Eyota, Minn.; Billie Jean (Darol Wiley)Pulkrabek, Hutchinson, Minn.; Terrance, Rocklin, Calif.; Lynn (Sandra), Pine Island, Minn., Tammie (Chris) Rothering, Winona; and Colleen (Bill) Forbes, Eyota; 17 grandchildren, seven step grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren, 19 step-greatgrandchildren; four great-great grandchildren, one step-greatgreat-grandchild. Two sisters-inlaw: Elsie Coons, Bismarck; Lillian Kelly, Brodhead, Wis. and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter, Sharon
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and two brothers. There was a memorial service for Edna on Wednesday, December 4, at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford with the Rev. Pratap Reddy officiating. Doris Marie Prinsen Doris Marie Prinsen, age 94, of Apache Junction, Ariz., formerly of Preston, Minn., passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2013, at Hospice of Arizona (Greenfield House) in Mesa, Ariz. Doris was born in Preston on May 21, 1919, to Doris Marie John and Prinsen Mary (Ledeboer) Brusse. She attended school in Preston and worked at Northwestern Bell Telephone Company as a telephone operator for six years. Doris married Carroll Vernon Prinsen on September 3, 1941, at the Cherry Grove Parsonage. They farmed in the Cherry Grove area until 1955. She was president of the Cherry Grove Ladies Aide for a number of years and sang in the choir. They bought the grocery store in Greenleafton which they operated as Prinsen’s Grocery for 18 years. In 1973 they moved to Preston where Doris worked at Ebert’s See OBITUARIES Page 20
Fillmore County Church Directory Fillmore County Journal • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Perfect Glossy • Preston MN 507.251.5297 A rendahl Lutheran Church....………………………Sundays - 10:30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 Assembly Of God Church.….………………………Sundays - 10:00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church.……..…Fri. - 8:30am & Sat. - 5:00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church./.………………………Sundays - 9:00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church.…….…………Sundays - 10:45am & 6:00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church.....…………Sundays - 9:00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church……………..Sundays - 8:00am & 9:30am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ…………………Sundays - 9:30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist...…………………Sundays - 10:00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...……………………………Sundays - 9:00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Services.…………………………Sundays - 10:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Elstad Lutheran Church...……………………………Sundays - 10:30am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……………………Sundays - 10:00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..……Sat. - 5:00pm & Sun. - 9:00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church...…Sundays - 8:30am & 10:30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....…………………Sundays - 10:30am & 6:00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840 First Baptist Church-Preston.…………Sundays - 10:30am & 7:00pm 108 Chatfield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4960 First English Lutheran Church.……………………..Sundays - 10:00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland.………………..Sundays - 9:00am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318 First Presby terian Church..…………………………Sundays - 10:00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran....…………………………………Sundays - 9:00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church...………………Sundays - 8:30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4456 Garness Trinity Lutheran...…………………………Sundays - 11:00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905
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Grace Lutheran Church..……………………………Sundays - 9:00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…………………......Sundays - 9:00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church..…………………Sundays - 10:00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2546 Harmony United Methodist Church..……………..Sundays - 10:30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henry town Lutheran Church.…………………………Sun. - 10:30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church.……………….Sundays -9:00am 43267 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church (Special Occasions) Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545 -2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church..………………………Sundays - 9:30am 254 Main St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church..……………Sundays - 10:30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Mabel First Lutheran Church………………………Sundays - 9:00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293 Mabel United Methodist Church..…………………Sundays - 9:30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296 Nativity Catholic Church...Sun. (1 & 2) - 8:45am & (3 & 4) - 10:30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 New Life Victory Church……………………………Sundays - 9:30am 225 3rd Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3525 Newburg United Methodist Church 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran.……………………………Sundays - 10:30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875 -2460 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.……Sundays - 8:00am & 10:30am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church.……………………Sundays - 9:00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875 -2460 Pioneer Presby terian Church ………………………Sundays - 8:30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church ………………..Sundays - 8:30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2503 R iver Of Life Regional Church 220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853 Root Prairie Lutheran Church ……………………Sundays - 10:30am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4455 Root R iver Church of the Brethren ………………Sundays - 10:00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4772 Root R iver Community Church …………………Sundays - 10:30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074
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C ommentary Give us the torch By Eric Leitzen Last time we met, I talked about the power and significance behind the untimely and horrific death of our 35th President, John F. Kennedy. This time, I’d like to reflect on slightly happier times that occurred a few years earlier. In what is con- Eric Leitzen sidered one of the most famous inaugural addresses of any president in history, Kennedy said this: “Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans.” He was, of course, referring to the generation that would soon inherit the America who, like himself, had fought a terrible war against clear evil and had been successful. This generation was given the torch from the previous one that saw an even more horrible war with tragically misguided goals and reasons, and had suffered through the depression of the 1920s in all of its alcohol-fueled depravity and then the capital-D Depression brought on by that extravagance and depravity in 1929 when the stock market crashed. That generation, Kennedy said, must be
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ready to pass the torch to the new one. At the time this was considered a bold move: Indeed, Kennedy’s decision not to wear the traditional top hat as he walked to his inauguration was considered itself a bold move for a bold new president of a bold new generation. Remember, the president JFK was replacing had been born in 1890. In the 19th century. Where Eisenhower was old-century stability, Kennedy was a plastic-fantastic modern rocket-powered dynamo... and this speech said exactly what he had come to do. He was going to take up that torch and lead America forward out of a terrible war and an uneasy peace with the USSR. I suppose the same could be said for any moment of generational transition, but I can’t help but feel we are building to another momentous occasion like that in the present day. We have a young generation, all plastic-fantastic with their iPhones and their Twitters and Googles poised to inherit an uneasy America with more uneasy peaces and troublesome allies and financial trouble and far-too-recent ghosts of horrible wars. The current ruling generation, the Baby Boomers, have seen this country through its fair share of ups and downs but, just as we could not fathom Dwight Eisenhower presiding over the Beatles, we can’t think of Baby Boomers representing the age of Lady Gaga. It’s time: you did your work, you served the country, now it’s our turn. We’d like the torch, please. We’re not the young, stupid little kids you still see when you look at us. I’m 28, for Pete’s sake. I’ve been struggling with middling jobs and a difficult job market for nearly a decade now, so the argument that I’m
“some dumb kid” doesn’t really hold water anymore. You should see the gray hair I discovered over Thanksgiving; I’m practically Gandalf. There’s a ragged hand, in the tattered sleeve of a 12 year-old hooded sweatshirt (bought on discount from the school store, before the economy crashed and made its diplomas basically useless) that is reaching up, desperately, grasping and trying to catch a spark from that torch. As we near the Christmas season, the time of giving, I can think of no better present than a spark, an ember, to be given to us. Give us that mailroom job, even though we’re overqualified. Don’t roll your eyes when you hear us talk about $20,000 in student loans. Don’t think we’re above this or below that just because of who we are, because who we are isn’t who you think we are... it’s who we used to be. My wife said to me only a few days ago that the life she had planned after marriage couldn’t exist anymore, and when I asked her why, she told me it was because “that world didn’t exist anymore.” We’re not too good for this, or too bad for that, we just want to feel that fire from the torch; and if there’s anyone who still says something is beneath them, then feel free to hold that torch away for a while. Trust me, it gets cold awful quick, and soon you realize that a job is a job, a life is what you make it, and flipping burgers like you did in high school sounds like paradise compared to the bitter cold of uncertainty. Hey, at least the grill’s warm. In the words of Kennedy, “We shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” All that we’re asking is to be given a chance. So... spare a spark?
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Why can’t Congress aim higher? By Lee H. Hamilton Congressional budget negotiators are moving to meet a December 13 deadline to produce, well, something. For weeks, we’ve been told to keep expectations low. There’ll be no “grand b a r g a i n ,” negotiators say. Commentators believe that even the Lee H. narrowest Hamilton agreement will be a signal achievement. So here’s my question: Doesn’t that seem like an awfully low bar to you? Yes, I know. The atmosphere on Capitol Hill is poisonous. The two parties — even the various factions within the parties — can barely stand to be in a room with each other. Expecting a sizable budget accomplishment from Congress right now is like expecting water from a rock. It would take a miracle. Yet there are consequences to not producing an agreement capable of clarifying fiscal affairs. Right now, government agencies cannot plan ahead; they can’t consider long-term projects; they have trouble with staffing; they can’t set priorities; they’re forced to fund programs that have outlived their usefulness and cannot fund programs they know are necessary. And that’s just the federal bureaucracy. Contractors and people who depend on federal spending can’t plan, either. Our economy can’t achieve liftoff, and millions of ordinary Americans remain mired by its slow growth. Washington
faces tough choices about spending, taxes, and entitlements, and Congress isn’t making them. Things are not wholly bleak. Republican Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, the lead House negotiator, and Democrat Patty Murray of Washington, who heads up the Senate team, have been working at least to address the sequester. As you’ll recall, this is the draconian set of across-the-board budget cuts put in place in 2011. At first, many agencies were able to defer maintenance, spend money they’d squirreled away, and cut staff by attrition. This next year will be much tougher: agencies are out of easy options, and defense spending faces an immense, $21 billion cut. That will be felt in every congressional district in the country, given how adept the Defense Department has been at spreading its largesse around. Not surprisingly, pressure is coming from both sides of the aisle to ease the impact. The sequester is a cleaver, cutting good and bad government spending without rhyme or reason. If congressional negotiators can take a smarter approach, that’s all to the good. But if they’re going to do that, shouldn’t they address the real problems? The country needs gradual deficit reduction that avoids disrupting the economy or harming the vulnerable. It needs reforms to Social Security and Medicare that put them on a solid footing for decades to come. These are daunting challenges, See AIM HIGHER Page 11
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but Congress’s toolbox is hardly empty. It could limit itemized tax deductions, increase Medicare premiums for the well-to-do, place caps on spending, shave federal employee benefits to bring them in line with the private sector, increase government fees, sell public assets, put more of the wireless spectrum up for bid, increase the Social Security contributions of higher-income earners, change the consumer price index.... There are literally scores of possibilities, none of them easy, but all of them offering adroit negotiators the chance to craft a long-term solution to problems that have beset Capitol Hill for years and held economic growth far below its potential. By addressing these issues head on, Congress could move beyond the political machinations that have deeply frustrated so many Americans, and play a constructive role in the economy: promoting growth by investment in infrastructure and basic research, providing incentives for entre-
preneurship and job creation. It could create a responsible framework for reducing spending as the economy grows. It could reform a tax code that everyone agrees is broken. At some point, Congress will have to put the federal budget on “a sustainable path for the long term,” in the words of the CBO. So long as it does not, the economic consequences hurt everyone. Congressional leaders seem blissfully unconcerned about this and aim only for low-hanging fruit, but Americans know that Congress can and should do better, and are rightly tired of careening from crisis to crisis. As members of Congress continue to make politically attractive suggestions that don’t come close to achieving a lasting solution, let’s urge them to get real. It’s time for Congress to go big. Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.
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280,000 Minnesotans to see changes to health insurance thanks to MNsure Kiko says: I feel the pain for anybody feeling the effects of this health care law. On the other hand the voters had the chance to get rid of it but decided to vote back into office, and in Minnesota, control of both houses to go along with the Govenor’s office the liberal leaning, freebies for everyone, bike paths, nice ride bikes, tax increasing, union boss backers and light rail promoters (fantasy projections) into office in 2012. Maybe now people will realize elections have consequences and either they decide in 2014 to limit government intrusion or get more of the same. Govt should be run like a business and voters need to demand that it does and quit voting only on thier personal special interests. The Republican party screwed up in 2011 & 2012 when they decided to push personal social issues instead of staying focused on state fiscal issues. Their stupidity helped drive the voting public to give us what we have today....Government ineptitude.
Ada Austin obituary quail says: I visited Austin’s Goat Farm about 8 years ago when I was a patient at the nearby Mayo Clinic. This was truly one of the most magical experiences of my life! Ada Austin sure seemed like one awesome lady. She showed us around, told us about the operation, and we walked away with several large bags of her products and a fun memory. Every time I wear my awesome mohair socks I think about what a great tour that was (I got to hold a baby goat!). Such a great memory, and absolutely the highlight of my time at the Mayo Clinic. I mean, it was an absolute respite to have that experience when I was sick and miserable. Ada Austin, in the very short time I met her many years ago, impressed me as a one-of-akind, dynamic, genuine person. If she made such a big imprint on a random customer like me, I can only imagine how her life touched her family and friends. I came across this obituary while looking to get more socks! And I am so sorry to hear of her passing. What a cool lady.
One Moment, Please... Another year in the books By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal Cell: 507-251-5297 jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. This year, just like the past four years, I joined a group of friends to run the Fillmore County Turkey Day Run Jason Sethre -- 10.3 miles from Lanesboro to Preston along the Root River State Trail. The weather started out a little brisk compared to other years, but after a few miles into the run, it felt pretty comfortable. Our voyage this year attracted roughly 65 runners and walkers from places like Eyota, Rochester, Preston, Rushford, Chatfield,
Government this week •Monday, December 9, Whalan City Council meeting, City Hall, 5 p.m. •Monday, December 9, Houston City Council meeting, City Hall, 7:30 p.m. •Monday, December 9, Wykoff City Council meeting, City Hall, 7 p.m. •Monday, December 9, Chatfield City Council meeting, City Hall 7 p.m. •Monday, December 9, City of Rushford City Council meeting, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. •Monday, December 9, Spring Valley City Council meeting, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Tuesday, December 10, Fillmore County Commissioners meeting, Courthouse, 9 a.m. •Wednesday, December 11, Canton City Council meeting, City Hall, 7 p.m. •Wednesday, December 11, Mabel City Council meeting, City Hall, 7 p.m. •Wednesday, December 11, Peterson City Council meeting, City Hall, 7 p.m. •Monday, December 16, Preston City Council meeting, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. •Monday, December 16, Kingsland School Board meeting, 7 p.m. •Monday, December 16, Rushford-Peterson School Board meeting, Rushford Computer Room, 5:30 p.m. •Monday, December 16, Chatfield School Board meeting, H.S. Media Center, 7 p.m. Schedule subject to change.
Harmony, Decorah, Peterson, Plymouth, Fountain, Onalaska, Lanesboro, Eagle Lake, Aurora, Eagan, and Spring Valley. Every year, I get to meet and chat with people from all over the region. Some of the participants are casual walkers while others are hardcore marathoners. This year, while my father was shuttling a group of us back to Lanesboro from Preston, I spoke with a married couple that participated in ultra marathons. The longest race they participated in was 135 miles. Whoa! Yes, 135 miles. And, this race had to be completed in less than 60 hours. They said that participants were required to wear gear rated for temperatures of 20 below zero, along with hauling a 30 to 60 pound pack on a sled that contained a small grill, tent, sleeping bag and 3,000 calories-worth of food. And, to make this even more challenging, this race was up in northern Minnesota during the month of February. So, I guess the 10.3 mile Fillmore County Turkey Day Run is just a little warm-up for them. But, it is interesting to hear about the adventures of other people. Now celebrating five years, this event started in 2009 when a group of guys (Craig Britton, Jim Peters, Ross Kiehne, Jason Schwarz, and myself ) began running on Saturday mornings on the Root River State Trail. We figured the challenge of running from Lanesboro to Preston would give us some motivation to stay healthy as long as possible before the snow hit the ground. The first year, we had a small crowd of 23 participants. We have never expected a lot of people to commit to make a journey of 10.3 miles. Most people are comfortable with a 5k, but not 10.3 miles. So, we know there’s a limited audience for this run. Plus, it is on Thanksgiving morning, and people are busy
traveling to family gatherings. But, somehow, each year this event has gained a few more participants. And with those gains, there is a ripple effect. We don’t require any fee to participate in the annual Fillmore County Turkey Day Run. We only ask that participants bring a donation for the Fillmore County Food Shelf. This year, the Fillmore County Food Shelf calculated a total of 170 pounds that was donated by our runners and walkers. As I spoke with Fillmore County Food Shelf Director Lynn Mensink, I learned that this food goes a long way to help those in need. In total, 280 individuals are served by our local food shelf in Fillmore County. And, for every $1 donated to the Fillmore County Food Shelf, that amounts adds up to five pounds worth of food. Talk about stretching your dollars for a good cause. We have many reasons to be thankful for what we have, and this time of year presents an opportunity to help others who may not be so fortunate. Whether making a donation in the red kettles of the Salvation Army or dropping off non-perishable food items at the Fillmore County Food Shelf, there are plenty of opportunities to help others. While the Fillmore County Turkey Day Run makes me feel good knowing that I am mitigating my calorie load for the Thanksgiving holiday feast, I feel even better knowing the participants and supporters are serving a greater purpose. And, while I didn’t see who finished in first place this year, I heard it was a Davidson from Spring Valley. And, the winner carried home a frozen 10 pound turkey (the first place prize) resting up in the tree by the tank at the Trail Head Inn in Preston. Congratulations to Mr. Davidson! Lastly, I’d like to thank my wife, Amanda Sethre, for beating me in the 2013 Fillmore County Turkey Day Run. I will be training a little harder for next year’s run -- a rematch.
The fifth annual Fillmore County Turkey Day Run attracted roughly 65 participants ready to hit the Root River State Trail on Thanksgiving morning. Photo by Jason Sethre
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Fillmore County Sports State Champs! By Paul Trende Everyone likes a good sports story. Everyone loves a winner. The 2013 Chatfield Gopher football team is both. Their tale is a three-plus year one dating back to 2011, when the thensophomore class headed by Jake Neis, Nate Skare, and Jayme LaPlante first stepped foot on a varsity football field. Over the next three seasons, there were of course, pitfalls, bumps in the road. Their biggest obstacle was Caledonia. The Gophers went 1-4 versus the Warriors. The last three losses were each agonizing in their own way. There was the ‘we’re close, we lost 6-0 cause of the field position game’ contest in the 2012 regular season. Then there was the, ‘oh, we’re not so close, we just got beat, humiliated, 29-0 and struggled to even get yards’ Section Title game in 2012. Then there was this season’s opener where, ‘well, we beat them, but beat ourselves, and that ref made a horrible call!’ But all of that, and all the off-season hard work, came to an amazing crescendo when, in the 2013 Section title game, the Gopher’s defense repeatedly stopped Caledonia in the red zone, Skare kicked ‘the field goal’, and A.J. Riley authored ‘the interception.’ Chatfield got its win. Three wins later, the story had a most fabulous ending. Hard-working aching senior lineman Sawyer Prinsen raised the Class AA trophy. The Gophers are the 2013 Class AA Football State Champions. Their ‘one team, one dream’ season is now an immortalized reality. Chatfield’s final hurdle was a tough one. Just like the Gophers (three titles, seven state appearances since 1981), Minneota/ Lincoln HI (12-0, ranked #4) came in with a rich football tradition (four titles, 11 state appear-
ances since 1985). Defense highlighted the early game play. Minneota was in Chatfield territory three times. Chatfield was in Minneota territory twice. Neither ‘D’ relinquished a point. The Gophers, run game somewhat stymied, turned to a little razzle-dazzle. On 2nd and eight from the Minneota 48 late in the second quarter, Skare hit junior WR Drew Hurley for a short gain. Hurley was hit nearly immediately, but pitched the ball just as expediently, to Jake Neis; the hook and ladder play. Neis sped up the sideline for a 21-total-yard gain. On the next play, with the Vikings’ defense reeling, Neis took a hand-off and exploded to daylight off the left side. He dove for an apparent TD. The referee ruled him down at the one. The 26-yard gain set the Gophers up on the doorstep. Neis punched it in one play later. A Skare PAT made the score 7-0 Gophers (where it stood at halftime). The third quarter was free of scoring, but Minneota put together its most important drive. The most important play was a 57-yard Austin Buysse to Nathan Pavek completion that put the Vikings at the Goph 19. A few plays later, the third quarter ended with each team facing its most critical play of the game; Minneota 4th and goal from the 12-inch line. Chatfield Coach Jeff Johnson gambled. He bet Minneota would go with the QB sneak. Interior defensivelineman Brandon Adler (who got credited with the tackle), Michael Mabe, and Ian Morrison all submarined. Safety Drew Hurley came over the top to clean up. The gamble was correct. Buysse went absolutely nowhere. Chatfield took over inside their own one yard-line. The Gopher’s next offensive play was thus pretty important.
Alex Bradt, who’d churned out middle-run after middle-run through the play-offs, churned out another. His 9-yard gain gave Chatfield breathing room and kept their momentum. Chatfield then rattled off some good runs. They then got their big pass play. Skare hit Hurley for a 47-yard gain to the Viking 16. Chatfield couldn’t get a TD out of the trip (Neis was tripped up for no gain on 3rd and goal from the three). They set up for a field goal. Skare, who should he chose, could have a college kicking career for sure, nailed a 20-yarder. With 5:13 left in the game, Gopher fans were nervous with anticipation. Their team led 10-0. Two plays later, both feelings changed. Jake Neis intercepted a Buysse throw at the Minneota 27. Gopher fans’ nervousness waned, their anticipation grew. Six running plays, the most important, a Jayme LaPlante 5-yard end-around on 4th and three from the Viking 12, got Chatfield to the brink of certain victory. On 3rd and goal from the three, after a day filled with Bradt-up-the-gut and Neis-off-the-edge, it was time for the Skare-QB-boot. It worked perfectly. Minneota’s left DE crashed down hard and Gopher #7 cemented the game, ensured the state title, with a walk-in three-yard TD. Minneota would get a score in the final 2:00 to make the final Gophers 17, Vikings 7. The guys did what they do. Jake Neis rushed for 110 yards and a TD on 24 carries. He also intercepted two passes. Alex Bradt had 16 carries for 69 yards. The Gophers had 178 on the ground. Nate Skare guided the offense (2-7 passing 68 yards, INT; TD rushing) and racked up hidden valuable yardage in the kicking game (47.7 yard average on three punts, 58-yard average on four kickoffs, two for touchbacks, and the big field goal). Junior Drew Hurley (2 receptions, 51 yards; 9 tackles) and sophomore Carter Duxbury (7 tackles), plus the grunts in the trenches (particularly Prinsen and Mabe who both played the game noticeably hobbled) as usual came up big. The defense held an opponent to just one end zone trip (or less) for the ninth game this season. The Vikings totaled 266 yards, but 80 came on the final insignificant drive. Minneota rushed for just 62 yards. Buysse (2033, 204 yards, TD, 2 INT’s), Jeff Gladis (16 carries, 54 yards; TD receiving), and Pavek (120 total yards; 9 tackles) led the Vikes. And thus the 2013 Chatfield football saga is complete with a fairy-tale ending. Seniors Nate Skare, Jake Neis, Jayme LaPlante, Sawyer Prinsen, Michael Mabe, A.J. Riley, Alex Haffner, Cody Bly, Dalton Schwier, and Brandon Adler don’t have to shed tears of pain at losing their last game. They get to do the rare high
school feat and small broadly for weeks, years to come. All their off-season work, to overcome obstacles (and beyond), paid off with the highest of dividends. They finish their three-year varsity careers with a 27-7 record, a Section runner-up medal, a Section champion medal, state title medals, and a journey they will never forget. It’ll be up to the Hurley’s, the Bradt’s, the Duxbury’s, and the Morrison’s, among others, to lead Chatfield on the 2014 journey. Wrestling Preview Chatfield Gophers: Coached by Joel Viss, won the 3-Rivers (8-0) and section 1A, beat Sibley East for 3rd at state last year. Finished with a school-best 31-2 record. Graduated just one of eight AllConference wrestlers, begin year Harvey ranked #3 in Friederichs Class A. Top returnees: Harvey Friederichs (Sr., 44-3, All-Conference, section champ, state runner-up at 132, begins season ranked #3 at 152), Hank Friederichs (Jr., 47-2, A-C, section champ, state 3rd place at 120, ranked #6 at 145), A.J. Riley (Sr., 43-5, A-C, section runner-up, state participant, ranked #3 at 132), Jared Goldsmith Hank (Jr., 39-7, Friederichs A-C, section runner-up, state participant, ranked #4 at 113), Alex Haffner
(Sr., 41-4, A-C, section runnerup, state participant, ranked #5 at 160), Cody Bly (Sr., 37-6, A-C, section runner-up, state participant, ranked #5 at 182), Ryan Meeker (Jr., 30-14, section runner-up, state participant at 145, unranked), Ty Van Sickle (Fr., 25-17, placed 4th at sections at 113), Jacob Bleess (Jr., 25-15, placed 5th at sections at 220), LARP Screamin’ Eagles: Coached by Tim Tekautz and Dave Riebel, finished 5-3 in 3-Rivers, went 19-10 overall last year. Lost to C-SG in the section AA quarters. Graduated three All-Conference wrestlers, lost a fourth, senior Nick Hoff (30-8, 3rd at sections) to knee injury. Top returnees: Jordan Theede Jordan Theede (Sr., 28-2, A-C, section champ, state runner-up at 160, begins the season ranked #1 at 170 in AA), McCoy Tekautz (Fr., 23-11, finished 4th at sections at 106), Josh Doerr (Fr., 24-9, finished 4th at sections at 113), Sam Riebel (Jr., 21-19, finished 6th at sections at 120), John Heim (Sr., 16-12, wrestled 195). GMLOK Bulldogs: Bill Simpkins’ short-handed team went 2-8 in 3-RivWyatt ers, 4-11 overRichardson all last year; lost to Byron in Section 1AA quarter. Lost one All-ConferSee SPORTS Page 13
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ence wrestler (41-5 152-pound section champ, state 6th place, Lucas Roe). Top returnees: Wyatt Richardson (Jr., 31-10, A-C, finished 4th at sections at 182, begins year ranked #6 at 195 in AA), Blake Olson (Jr., 28-13, A-C, finished 6th at sections at 132), Blake Benson (Fr., 14-10, A-C at 195), Parker Hale (So., 22-14, finished 4th at sections 138), Jace Bunne (Jr., 15-16, finished 4th at sections 126), Brenn Olson (Fr., 11-10 at 106) FCLMC Wolves: Jim Love’s
short-handed team went 1-7 in 3-Rivers, 5-12 overall. Top returnees: Niko Anderson (Sr., 37-2, A-C, section champ, state runnerup at 170, begins season ranked #3 at 182), Connor Niko Anderson Hanson (Sr., 30-11, finished 3rd at sections at 132), Tom Henry (Sr., 16-5, finished 3rd at sections at 160), Monty Holm (Sr., 25-12, finished 4th at sections at 182), Andy Love (Sr., 22-16, wrestled
138).
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11-26: Houston 61, Mabel-Canton 51 (H: Mason Drake 24 pts (9-14 FG’s, 2-2 3’s), 9 rebs. M-C: Justin Ward 12 pts, 6 rebs, 6 stls; Donnie Lind 12 pts, 11 rebs. Both team are 1-1. For more on this game, go to www. fillmorecountyjournal.com) Caledonia 95, Fillmore Central 68 (FC: Nick Powell 23 pts, 11 rebs; Carter Rindels 10. C: Gavin Schroeder/Owen King 19 apiece (King hit 5 of 8 3-pointers); Austin Bauer 18 (4-8 from distance). Falcons fall to 1-1 in 3-Rivers and overall)
Preston City Council approves Preston Emergency Service to purchase Preston Emergency Service receives $2,500 grant from AGSTAR. Preston Emergency used the grant along with funds given by Preston Fire Department to Purchase a Masimo Rad-57 Carbon Monoxide Oximeter. This device is able to read oxygen levels and carbon monoxide levels which are attached to hemoglobin. Our current monitor cannot read the difference between oxygen and CO, which will result in a false reading of the oxygen level. This monitor will be used to treat victims of carbon monoxide poisonings also used during fire rehab. Preston City Council approves Preston Emergency Service to purchase Stryker Power Cot and Lucas CPR device. The Stryker Power Cot is guaranteed by Stryker to reduce cot related injuries. Forty seven percent of EMS workers have sustained back related injuries with a majority of injuries caused by lifting or lowering patients. The Stryker Power Cot is powered by a 24 volt battery that operates a
hydraulic system that lifts and lowers the cot with a touch of a bottom reducing the need for our volunteers to strain their backs lifting the cot and patients. The cot was also ordered with the optional XPS (expandable patient surface) which includes a wider and thicker mattress and side rails that adjust to seven different positions to give additional surface area to allow our patient to have a more comfortable ride. The Lucas CPR system is a mechanical device that provides CPR automatically to a patient who is in cardiac arrest. For Preston EMS the Lucas system highlights two topics; advanced patient care and staff efficiency. One of the most important and demanding calls we can be on is a cardiac arrest with CPR. Manual CPR is very exhausting physically and mentally. With our minimum two person crew a CPR attempt can be very difficult without additional volunteers being called upon for assistance. With the Lucas System,
The Stryker Power Cot is guaranteed to reduce cot related injuries. Preston Emergency Services was granted permission to invest in this new equipment with the support of AGSTAR, Preston Fire Department, and Preston City Council. Photo submitted
The Fillmore County DAC is accepting Christmas gift donations for the individuals that attend
Please bring your new gift prior to Dec. 20th to the Fillmore County DAC between 8am-4pm M-F or to the Ristau Building in Preston. Ideas for gifts include: mittens, scarves, purses, board games, blankets, jewelry, pillows, slippers, slipper socks, musical/light up globes, art activities, 2014 calendars, Hallmark collectibles, coffee cups, Viking football items. If questions call Lori at 765-3378, and thank you for your donation!
CPR can be administered with minimal staffing and provide better quality compressions. During manual CPR the national average hands off time is 22 percent and increases to nearly 29 percent during transport; our on-scene and transport time to meet Advanced Life Support or to Mayo Clinic averages 60 minutes. Lucas system can be placed on the patient and allow a crew of two to transport to the nearest location and reduce that hands off time to 9 percent and increase the blood flow by as much as 60 percent. With the Lucas CPR system a single patient can be administered an additional 13 minutes of CPR or 6.5 additional cycles of CPR or six more possibilities of a shock during that 60 minute transport to the closest medical facility. The Lucas system is a very rare in our rural areas it is more commonly used in Hennepin County where they have had great success with device. In one case, one of the Paramedics collapsed while on-duty, the paramedic’s partner was able to attach the Lucas to his co-worker and begin CPR until another crew arrived. The paramedic was resuscitated after 68 minutes of CPR performed by the Lucas. Another case in Hennepin County was a successful resuscitation after two hours and 45 minutes of CPR performed by the Lucas System which is really unheard and nearly impossible for a team of responders to provide hand on CPR for that length of time it would only be possible with a mechanical CPR device. Preston EMS strives to provide the most advanced and highest quality care that is available to our residents, this is only a couple of steps we are making to take our service to the next level of care for our community. A power cot and Lucas system costs nearly $15,000 a piece, so we have purchased one of each for our service but look to purchase the same equipment for our second ambulance in the future. Purchases like this would not be possible without the donations we receive from our residents. We are so fortunate to serve such a supporting community.
Spring Grove 63, Lanesboro 55 (L: Kole Ruud 23 pts (1-15 three’s), 7 rebs; Luke Rogers 18 pts (1-8 three’s), 10 rebs. SG: Alex Engelhardt 19; Chase Grinde 16; Elliott Cross 10. Burros hit 5 of 35 three’s. They fall to 1-1 in the SEC/overall) Southland 51, Kingsland 74 (Knights even 3-Rivers and overall records at 1-1) Girls Basketball (Season Openers) 11-29: Sioux Central Iowa 48, Kingsland 30 (K: Marissa Bornholdt 15 pts, 5 rebs; Melinda Woods 10 assists) Lanesboro 22, Dover-Eyota
88 (L: Haely Pollin 12. D-E: Brandi Blattner 20 pts, 14 stls, 9 rebs. D-E Tourney) 11-30: Lanesboro 22, ZumbrotaMazeppa 66 (D-E tournament game. Burros are 0-2) Hope Lutheran 44, RushfordPeterson 67 (R-P: Frosh Brianna Koop 22 pts (8-11 FG’s, 6-8 FT’s) 7 rebs; Sierra McNamer 14 pts, 6 rebs; Kendra Crawford 10 pts, 8 assists, 8 stls. HL: Dakota Ellinghuysen 11 pts, 13 rebs, 4 assists, 2 stls, 3 blks; Jenna O’Laughlin 13 pts, 7 rebs, 4 assists, 3 stls. For more, go to www.fillmorecountyjournal. com)
Miller to serve on State Farm Bureau Committee Melinda Miller of Stewartville, Minn. in Fillmore County was recently appointed to serve on the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Promotion & Education (P&E) Committee. The P&E committee focuses on agri-
cultural education and safety education program development and implementation. Miller was appointed to a two-year term. For more information on the Minnesota Farm Bureau log on to www.fbmn.org.
Merchants Bank completes acquisition of locations from Associated Bank WINONA, Minn. – Merchants Bank has taken ownership of the former Associated Bank locations in Rushford and Lanesboro, according to Merchants Financial Group, Inc. President & CEO Richard L. Mahoney. Transfer of ownership took place November 15, according to Mahoney. “We appreciate the professionalism of Associated Bank through the change of ownership. Like us, they were focused on customer needs throughout this process,” Mahoney said. “We look forward to serving our new customers.” Between the two locations, Merchants Bank acquired $47 million in deposits and about $11 million in loans from Associated. Additionally, Merchants did acquire a number of Agriculture loans and related deposit accounts from the Associated Bank location in Red Wing. Associated will continue to operate its main branch and auto bank
locations in Red Wing. Terms of the sale have not been disclosed. Merchants Bank now has 20 locations and $1.348 billion in assets. In addition to Rushford and Lanesboro, Merchants has locations in Winona, St. Charles, Goodview, Rochester, Caledonia, La Crescent, Onalaska, Spring Grove, Cannon Falls, Red Wing, Hampton and the southern Twin Cities metropolitan suburbs of Apple Valley, Cottage Grove, Hastings, Lakeville and Rosemount. The “flagship” Merchants Bank in Winona was founded in 1875. All banks are FDIC members and equal housing lenders. Merchants Capital, the company’s leasing arm, is based in the Twin Cities. Merchants stock is closely held, but is available to the public when shares become available. There are approximately 400 shareholders, mostly individuals and families from southeastern Minnesota and west-central Wisconsin.
Fillmore County 2014 Committee Vacancies: Community Health Services Advisory Committee Community Corrections Task Force (3-2 yr. terms) Dodge-Fillmore-Olmsted Advisory Bd (3-2 yr. terms) Dodge-Fillmore-Olmsted Advisory Bd (3-2 yr. terms) Economic Dev. Authority Board, Ex Officio (6 yr. term) Economic Dev. Authority Board, Ex Officio (6 yr. term) Extension (3 yr. term) Extension (3 yr. term) Southeast Libraries Cooperating Board (local Board members)
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For more information, please contact Karen Brown, Coordinator-retiring, at 507-765-4566. It would be helpful if you could respond by December 31, 2013. The Board thanks you for your consideration.
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the difference between her wage as a supervisor and the wages of some of the long time employees she will have the responsibility of supervising. 2014 Fillmore County budget and levy Karen Brown explained the county’s budget for 2014 shows a spike of 11.3 percent. The difference is mostly due an increase of about $1.3 million in the highway budget for construction and equipment replacement and the Greenleafton Community Septic project. The Greenleafton project has no impact on the Fillmore County levy. The 2014 budget of $25,464,025 was approved. The 2014 levy totaling $8,435,205 was approved which represents a 0 percent increase from 2013. Brown noted that even under state mandated levy limits the board could have levied up to an additional $258,000 as a special levy, but they chose not to.
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SSTS ordinance The board approved the proposed Fillmore County SubSurface Sewage Treatment Ordinance and repealed Section 705 (Private Sewer Systems). At the Planning Commission’s November 21 meeting, after discussing the new ordinance during a public hearing, the commission recommended final approval of the ordinance. Zoning Administrator Chris Graves explained that the state wants uniform ordinances for septic systems. He said the MPCA looked at the county’s proposal in 2010. The biggest differences from the state’s proposed rules include a requirement to fix non-compliant systems within 12 months rather than 18 months, allowing the zoning office to track them better. The second major difference is section 502 which allows for an alternate standard for septic systems for the Amish population. Smaller systems are to be allowed for Amish homes where there is limited water usage and no indoor toilet facility.
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Shimmering lights By Kaia Hongerholt Hundreds of green, red, and white streams of light twinkle off in separate directions, fresh pine aroma surrounds the room, the exploding taste of peppermint lines the inside of your mouth, M i c h a e l Kaia Hongerholt Bublé whispers “Deck the Halls” in the background, and goose bumps cover your arms as the sub-zero temperatures sneak up on you. Christmas is a time of year that is unique to each individual. Traditions, family, and friends are what set everyone’s Christmas’ apart from another. Depending on what one’s background is, there are several ways to celebrate the Christmas season. Traditions are a way to remember past holidays and make memories for years to come. Traditions can include cooking three days in a row to prepare for a holiday feast, playing games with loved ones, opening presents, indulging in
holiday goodies and delicacies that you only get to treat yourself to once a year, or even eating out at the same restaurant. Traditions remind us of past friends and family that could not be around for another year; traditions also remind us of the past and excite us for the future. For example, each year my family has three extended family Christmas gatherings that we attend, each with their own significance. The Christmas Eve gathering includes extended family members on the maternal side of the family where we participate in a grab bag gift exchange, play lots of card games, and eat tons of food. Another tradition occurs on Christmas Day when the paternal side of the family sits around a large table built especially for Christmas by grandpa. We congregate in the shed to have a delicious lunch with refreshments from an oldfashion claw foot bathtub, play bingo, and open presents. The third party is usually the weekend after Christmas, with my immediate family and maternal grandparents. This is when
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The smaller gray water systems will be allowed for Amish homes in listed townships mostly in the southeast portion of the county. These systems will not be allowed for non-Amish cabins. Graves said a small holding tank is allowable for cabins. Commissioner Duane Bakke stated that these were state rules that we have to adopt. He reviewed some of what the Planning Commission discussed about ‘staying on the safe side’ and putting in more mound systems than he felt was necessary. He added the zoning staff will look for an alternate location when possible to allow for the installation of the less costly conventional system. Other Business In Brief •The board adopted a resolution to add a policy statement to the Association of Minnesota Counties platform. Brown said there is currently an inconsistency in policies between the state and other governmental units on the hiring of veterans. Commissioner Chuck Amunrud went on record as a veteran stat-
ing that there needs to be a consistency between the state and the county. The proposed policy statement reads: “AMC supports eliminating the requirement for local governments to conduct a Veteran’s Preference hearing for a veteran who is discharged during probation in order to ensure consistency between state and local Veterans Preference laws.” •After some discussion the board approved the immediate closing of the bridge on CR 124 or Lost Loop Road and the application for funding to remove the bridge. Commissioner Tom Kaase explained that he and county engineer Ron Gregg had met with residents that would be affected by the closure. Residents wanted the bridge to be posted at three tons and kept open. Amunrud referred to a 2012 document that recommends closure due to the condition of the bridge, low usage, and the likelihood that state funds could be obtained to safely remove the bridge and create a turn around.
He said they don’t have a lot of choice, adding if there were to be an incident involving the bridge, the county would be held liable. Kaase had made a motion to post the bridge at three tons. It failed due to the lack of a second. Kaase voted against the motion to close the bridge. •Elected official salaries for 2014 were set. The commissioners gave themselves a 1.5 percent raise or $300 more, setting their salaries at $20,300. Their salaries had not been raised for the past two years. Other elected officials including the county attorney, auditor/treasurer, recorder, and sheriff will also enjoy a raise for 2014. •The minimum fee for garbage disposal at the county resource recovery center will be raised from $3 to $5 for any amount up to 60 pounds. The last price increase was six years ago. •The purchase of an overhead projector costing $552 was approved for the highway conference room.
we eat another great meal, play more cards, visit the neighbors which happen to also be distant family members, and open gifts. Family; they may get on your nerves but around the holidays no one can be angry with one another. There will always be a cousin or uncle that drives you crazy, however Christmas has a way of bringing everyone together. This holiday alone brings families and friends from across the nation, even across the world, together. No other time of the year has this much of an impact on bringing people together the way this holiday season does through present giving and receiving, amazing food, bright decorations, and bonding time with your loved ones. Not only does the holiday season bring families together, but communities also are able
to build support and help those that are in need. Church’s offer sharing trees to donate items to people in need, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) chapter in Lanesboro supports a few families from the area, Lanesboro’s chapter of Future Career Community Leaders of America gathers money from its members to donate to cancer research, and local groups make care packages supporting our troops stationed throughout the United States and abroad. Christmas is a time for giving, not just presents, but also love and compassion for one another. Traditions, family, and friends play a major role in your own holiday activities. Whether you’re going to another state or country, a church service, a mile down the road, or even staying in your own home, make your
own memories that will last a lifetime. Kaia Hongerholt is a student at Lanesboro High School. She is one of 8 area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its fifteenth year.
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from the back porch! By Judy Thomas Wish I could bottle a little of that energy. Birthday parties usually bring up the question of what to gift the birthday child. I like to give a gift that is thoughtful and something that will contribute to making memories. At this time of my life, I have to be as creative as I can while watching my pennies closely - so what to bring this child? All of a sudden I remembered his father at a very young age spending time with me when I was still on the farm and I had a large cut glass cookie jar sitting on the island in the kitchen and how his father at about the age of 2 or a little older would stand up against the side of the island, stretch as far as he could reach and ease that cookie jar down the side of the island and carefully set it on
I am a proud new great-grandmother of three new members of the family. Two, a little girl Sydney and boy Branden both living near Dayton, so I have only made their acquaintances through pictures and Facebook correspondence and I’m not to adept at that. But the third little guy is right here in Spring Valley not to far from great grandma so I have been able to be involved with watching him grow and to see him often. He has an unusual name, it is Zander shortened to “Z.” Recently we celebrated his first birthday with the guest list including close immediate family, myself included. We celebrated with cupcakes and punch and the guest of honor (who had just learned how to use his chubby little legs for motivation) entertained us all with his antics.
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the floor. Then he would remove the lid and remove his cookies, then replace the lid and carefully ease that heavy jar back up the side of the island and teeteringly push it over the edge to stable it and then pick up his cookies and go off munching. That jar was heavy and awkward, but he got what he needed, the first time I saw him do that I thought, ‘he’s going to drop it and it will break and he’s going to get cut or hurt some way,’ but it never happened. So you ask what’s the point here? Well, a friend of mine left some crockery canisters in my garage after a city wide garage sale and I got the bright idea that “Z” should have his own cookie jar from great grandma, so I filled his cookie jar with cookies and wrote a note on his birthday card, that when the
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jar is empty, have mom or dad call grams and I will do a refill for as long as I am able, although I am sure at the present time his father will benefit more than “Z” will for awhile. So I hope this will help build memories for “Z” and me. Since we are all thinking about Christmas baking, I am going to include a recipe for a rolled sugar cookie (let you in on a secret, I do not like to putz with cut-outs, but if they are requested, this is the recipe I like to use). The dough handles well and scraps can be reworked back into the dough so all the dough can be used and there is very little waste. Instead of spraying the cookie sheets, I use parchment paper.
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1 1/4 C sugar 1 C butter flavor Crisco 2 eggs 1/4 C white Karo syrup 1 T vanilla 3 C flour 1/4 t baking powder 1/2 t baking soda 1/2 t salt Combine sugar and Crisco until blended and fluffy. Add eggs, syrup and vanilla, mix well. Add blended dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mix thoroughly. Then divide into quarters, wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour or can be left over-night. Using a small amount of flour on a large piece of wax paper, flatten dough slightly - turn over with another piece of wax paper. Roll to 1/4” cut into desired shapes. Bake 9 to 10 minutes at 375 degrees, let cool a couple minutes before removing from cookie sheets. These are the next cookies “Z” will be getting, already have them baked and in the freezer, (sometimes grandmas will do what they are not fond of for the grand kids, right) just waiting for the call. Enjoy!
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Jim & I wish to thank everyone for helping us celebrate our 50th Anniversary. A very special thanks goes to Kelly, Warren, Bridget, Sam, Chuck & Joan O’Connor for all the wonderful food, decorations and beautiful party barn. Could not love you any more. Thanks for all the beautiful cards & gifts. Jim & I are truly blessed with our family & friends.
Jim & Ann O’Connor
Christmas comes to Rushford Peterson Valley
1st Annual
Christmas in Peterson 8 Drawings - Visit all businesses to register Christmas tours - the Crossing b&b wenneson Historic inn • Chiggy’s liquor • turned write art the Peterson station Museum • geneva’s Hotel the Peterson legion • burdey’s Cafe Christmas Music • Arts & Craft Fair • Tractor Drawn Hayrides Stop in at Burdey’s Cafe for your Holiday Fare - 7am-4pm Try some Holiday Spirits - Peterson Legion 9:30am-Close Children Decorate a Cookie - Burdey’s Cafe 2-3pm Visit Santa - Burdey’s Cafe 3-4pm (Sponsored by both Burdey’s Cafe and the Peterson Legion)
saturday, Dec. 14 • 10am-4pm Welcome to Christmas in Peterson! Enjoy the day, meet some new friends and take in the spirit of the season.
427 Prospect Street, P.O. Box 37 Peterson, MN 55962 507-875-2725 or 507-450-3343 www.TheCrossingBB.com
Come see our display
at the Peterson Depot
Sat., December 14th 10am-4pm FEATURING:
Tables • Cabinets • Keepsake Boxes And Made to Order
415 Park St., Peterson, MN • 507-875-2231
Christmas Comes to PeteRSon
Join in the festivities on Sat., Dec. 14th at the Legion Open 10 am to 1 am for your enjoyment
Sign Up for
Holiday Nog, Pumpkin Spice, & Hot Apple Cider Special taste testing event at 2-4pm with Chiggy Liquor & Pearl St. Brewery Micro brews
giveaway Peterson American Legion Be sure to stop in for some Holiday Cheer!! Still Serving America
Christmas comes to Rushford Peterson Valley 18th Annual Christmas Wonderland
PArAde of Lights
Join the Fun! Let’s make Rushford come alive with the Spirit of the Holidays!
Saturday, Dec. 14 • 7pm Presented by Merchants Bank
The Holidays are fast approaching! Have a night of family fun beginning with a Parade of Lights followed by visits with Santa, hot chocolate and cider, cookies and caroling at the Rushford Fire Hall. Merchants Bank would like you to be a parade. Everyone is welcome to enter. To sign up your parade entry or if you have any questions, please call Merchants Bank at 507-864-7744. Last minute entries are welcome. At this time we are also encouraging Monetary Donations to the SEMCAC Food Shelf. Drop off your donations at the fire hall following the parade or Mail to SEMCAC PO Box 549, Rushford, MN 55971.
Join us for the
Parade of Lights!
Free!
Saturday, December 14TH
Pitcher of pop with Large Pizza before or after the parade. Dine in only.
Friday, Dec. 20TH • Wicked Sounds DJ Beer Pong at 10pm Friday, Dec. 20 • Sign up at 9pm Must be 21 years or older.
Book our Banquet Room for your parties!
Restaurant & Lounge
122 W. Jessie St., Rushford, MN 507-864-7156 • www.stumpys.net
STOP IN AFTER THE PARADE OF LIGHTS FOR HOT COCOA & PEPPERMINT PATTY.
THE CREAMERY PIZZA & ICE CREAM
403 S. Mill Street • Rushford, MN (507) 864-7214
TRY OUR NEW HOLIDAY ICE CREAM FLAVORS. DON’T WAIT ‘TIL THE LAST MINUTE to reserve your space for family get-togethers and parties in our beautiful new Special Event Room.
Creamery Hours: Mon - Thurs: 11am - 9pm Fri. - Sat: 11am - 10pm; Sunday: 12 noon - 9pm
Cut your own Christmas tree! Scotch Pine or Balsam
December 14 & 15
Open 10am-5pm By appointment call Dec. 21 & 22
1-888-384-7185
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Located on County 25 off Hwy 16, Just West of Peterson
GIVE OUR FUN GIFT CARDS FOR CHRISTMAS!
Christmas comes to Rushford Peterson Valley Let The Season Begin We are ready for you!
LET US MAKE A GIFT BASKET FOR THAT SPECIAL SOMEONE ON YOUR CHRISTMAS LIST! Pick your own beverage selection along with other “goodies” such as meat, cheese, crackers, holiday chocolates, gift card, lottery scratch tickets, and more!
Stop & see us before or after the Parade of Lights for holiday beverage sampling!
Look For Our Christmas Stock Up Sale In The Journal!
Visit pamscorner.com for coupon specials on holiday gift baskets!
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FREE!
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Hardware for six years. She then retired and helped her husband, Carroll, with custodial jobs and also babysat. They lived in Arizona for a year from 2001-2002 but returned to Preston. Carroll passed away February 5, 2008. She had made her home with her granddaughter, Amy, in Apache Junction since December 2011. She was a member of the Greenleafton Reformed Church for over 50 years and enjoyed crafts and making cards. Doris is survived by two granddaughters, Amy (Greg Heimann) Hightower and Karen (Jon) Nyberg and great-grandson, Nash Nyberg all of Apache Junction, Ariz.; many nieces and nephews; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll; their only child, Diane Hightower; a brother, Lloyd Brusse; and a sister, Evelyn Apenhorst. Funeral services were on Monday, December 2, 2013, at the Greenleafton Reformed Church in Greenleafton with Rev. Roger Lokker officiating. Burial was in the Greenleafton Cemetery.
Monday, December 9, 2013
Barbara Jean Schultz Barbara Jean Schultz, 72, of Chatfield, Minn., died November 26, 2013 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Barbara was born on July 12, 1941 at her family home near Orion To w n s h i p in Olmsted County to Carol and Barbara Jean Emily (Groen) Schultz Schrader. Barbara worked in the admissions office at Rochester Community and Technical College for approximately 30 years and retired shortly thereafter. Barbara is survived by her mother Emily Schrader Hoffman of Chatfield, Minn.; three daughters: Lori Rupprecht of Chatfield; Nancy (Dan) Pohl of Oconomowoc, Wis.; and Natalie Pappas of Chatfield. One brother: Gary (Trudy) Schrader of Lyons, Ore. Seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive. She is preceded in death by her father Carroll Schrader, brother Richard Schrader, son Gary (Rick) Schultz, husband Paul Schultz, husband Ray Mikesh, and grand-
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child Jeffrey Doyle. A visitation and memorial gathering will be 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Friday, December 13, 2013 at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield. Burial of her cremated remains will be at the Phelps Cemetery in Decorah, Iowa later in the spring. Kay Sunde Kay Sunde, 72, of Preston, Minn. died Monday, December 2, 2013. Kay was born September 26, 1941 in Spring Valley, Minn. to Irving and Beatrice (Jerred) Applen. She graduated from Wykoff High School and later in life received her LPN degree from Rochester Community College. Kay married David Sunde on March 11, 1961, and they resided in the Preston area during their 52 years of marriage. Kay was employed at the Preston Nursing Home for 42 years. Survivors include her husband, David; children Steve Sunde of Sparta, Wis. and Shelly Sunde of Minneapolis; grandchildren Carina (Wade) Wahlert, Santana Sunde and Katie Grace Cooke; and great-granddaughter Alivia Wahlert. Private family services will be held at a later date.
National influenza vaccination week Fillmore County Public Health is accepting flu mist vaccination appointments as a part of a statewide effort to encourage Minnesotans to get vaccinated against influenza during National Influenza Vaccination Week December 8-14. “It is not too late to get a flu shot,” said Immunization Coordinator Tina Peters. “National Influenza Vaccination Week serves to remind people that there is still time to protect themselves against influenza.” Influenza vaccinations are
recommended for all Minnesotans over age 6 months. The cost of the flu mist is $25 each. Both adults and children with a Minnesota Health Care Plan can receive vaccine free of charge if all health insurance cards are presented during the appointment. If you have no health insurance, contact public health about vaccination options. For more info or to schedule vaccination appointment, call Fillmore County Public Health at 507-765-3898.
Habitat for Humanity open house WINONA, Minn. – Habitat for Humanity WinonaFillmore Counties is hosting a Holiday Open House on Wednesday, December 18 from noon to 7 p.m. All are invited to attend this celebration commemorating the work of Habitat for Humanity in the past (almost) 20 years! Habitat will celebrate the 48 homes they have built and the partner families who live in them, and
also acknowledge the A Brush with Kindness projects that have been completed in the past two years! Habitat will provide holiday treats & appetizers for visitors to enjoy. The office is located at 108 East 4th Street in downtown Winona, across from Midtown Foods. For more information, please contact the office by calling 507-457-0003.
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Prices Effective: Dec. 9th - Dec. 15th, 2013 400 South Mill Street Rushford, MN • 507-864-2878 www.myrushfordfoods.com MON–SAT: 7:00am – 9:00pm SUN: 7:00am – 9:00pm 3.7-6.6 Oz. • Assorted
Betty Crocker Specialty Potatoes 10/$
10
Hormel Cure 81
Bone In Spiral Sliced Ham $ 89
1
8 Oz. • Assorted • IGA or Shurfine
12-16 Oz. • Assorted
Creamette Pasta 4/$
Shredded or Block Cheese 3/$
5
5
9-10 Oz.
Green Giant Vegetables in Sauce ¢
99
Lb.
Braeburn Apples ¢
99
28-30.6 Oz. • Assorted
Maxwell House Coffee $ 49
6
Don’t forget a Preston, Harmony, Rushford Foods Gift Card as a gift for someone! Put any dollar amount you would like and give the gift that everyone can use! Available at any Foods Store!
Lb.
Cook’s Butt or Shank Portion Ham $ 79
1
Meat
269 $ 99 Hormel Fully Cooked Simple Ideas...... 4 $ 69 Oscar Mayer Turkey Bologna.................1 $ 69 Hormel Dried Beef....................................1 $ 99 IGA Sliced Pepperoni...............................1 $ 79 Deli Style Thin Shaved Meat.................. 2 $ 39 Farmland Jumbo Deli Style Franks..........1 $ 99 Thick Sliced Range Brand Bacon..........7 $ 99 Always Tender Pork Loin Fillet............... 5 $ 29 Vita Herring in Wine Sauce....................4 $ 19 Supreme Choice Salad Shrimp..............1 $ 69 Supreme Choice Cod Fillets..................4 $ 99 Bone In Smoked Chops......................... 3 $ 69 Old Wisconsin Ring Bologna................. 2 $ 69 Old Wisconsin Beer Salami....................2 13-14 Oz. • Assorted • Hillshire Farms Sausage or
Boneless
15 Oz. • Assorted
Boneless
Pork Cube Pork Steak Cutlets $ 49 $ 49
2
2
Lb.
Boneless
Pork Country Style Ribs $ 99
1
Lb.
$
Kielbasa Rope Sausage........................
Lb.
16 Oz.
2.5 Oz.
Lb.
John Morrell
John Morrell
Bone In Whole Ham $ 09
2
Bone In Half Ham $ 19
2
Lb.
8 Oz.
Frick’s
Bone In Ham Steak $ 49
2
Lb.
9 Oz. • Assorted • Shurfresh 16 Oz.
Lb.
2 Lb. • Hormel
Shurfresh or Jennie-O Turkey ¢
99
1.5 Lb. • Assorted • Hormel 12 Oz. 4 Oz.
Lb.
16 Oz.
15 Oz. • Hormel
Tyson • Family Pack
Chicken Leg Quarters ¢
99
Lb.
Tyson • Family Pack
16 Oz.
Split Chicken Breast $ 49
1
16 Oz.
Lb.
Family Pack
Bakery & Deli
2
T-Bone Steak $ 49
599 $ 99 Hormel Cooked Ham.............................2 $ 79 Lofthouse Cookies..................................2 $ 99 Sweet P’s Danish Coffee Cake............. 2 $ 59 New French Bakery French Baguette.....1 $ 59 Harris Sourdough or 7 Grain Bread.......2 $
Per Lb.
80% Lean Ground Beef $ 79
Chairman’s Reserve
Hormel Top Roast Beef........................... Per Lb.
6
12 Count • Assorted • Unfrosted 14 Oz. • Assorted
Chairman’s Reserve • Boneless
Beef Round Roast $ 99
2
Lb.
Lb. PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS
Chairman’s Reserve • Boneless
Beef Round Steak $ 19
11.5 Oz.
3
20 Oz.
Lb.
Produce Jumbo Red Onions ¢
6 Oz.
5 Lb.
3 Lb.
California Halo Clementines $ 99
4
Red or Yellow Bell Peppers 2/$
3
Texas Red Grapefruit $ 49
3
Lb.
Each
Dole Celery $ 29
1
69
Blueberries $ 99
2
Each
9 Oz.
Dole Fresh Express Pineapple Spinach $ 99 3/$
2
Lb.
Idaho Baking Potatoes ¢
49
Lb.
5
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39 1 Grocery $ 99 Whole Grain White Bread...................... 2 $ 99 McCormick Black Pepper.................... 2 Lucky Leaf Blueberry ¢ Nestle or Wonka Candy Bars...............69 or Cherry Filling 2/$ Kool Aid Jammer Fruit Drinks.........................4 $ 69 $ 29 2 Hidden Valley Salad Dressing...............3 $ 99 IGA Applesauce.......................................1 $ 29 Jellied or Whole Cranberry Sauce.........1 Strawberry Jelly, Apricot, Crystal Light Capri Sun $ 19 IGA Pineapple..........................................1 Blueberry, Cherry, Strawberry Drink Mix Drink Pouches $ 19 Hunt’s Tomatoes.......................................1 Preserves or Blackberry Jam 2/$ 2/$ $ 49 5 4 2/$ Kraft Velveeta Skillets............................ 2 4 $ 29 Lasagna or Egg Noodles.........................1 ¢ Hunt’s Pasta Sauce............................... 99 Special K Moist Supreme IGA/Shurfine Creamy Supreme 2/$ Hunt’s Tomato Sauce.......................................1 Cereal Cake Mix Stuffing Mix Frosting ¢ 2/$ 4/$ ¢ $ 89 Hunt’s Tomato Paste.............................79 7 5 89 1 $ 49 Dinty Moore or Chi-Chi Compleats...... 2 $ 69 Beef Stew or Chicken & Dumplings...... 2 $ 79 Hormel Spam.......................................... 2 IGA or Shurfine 3/$ Hormel Chili With Beans.................................4 Pumpkin 2/$ Hormel Chili No Beans................................... 4 ¢ 99¢ IGA or Shurfine Cream Soups..............79 ¢ IGA Chicken or Beef Broth...................69 9/$ Gerber 2nd Baby Foods...........................10 $ 99 Gerber Graduates Finger Foods.............1 Hershey’s Family Size IGA Oyster IGA French $ 99 Baking Chips Brownie Mix Crackers Fried Onions Sweetened Condensed Milk...................1 $ 99 2/$ 4/$ $ 29 2/$ Dunkin Donuts Coffee.............................6 5 5 1 5 $ 99 Folgers Coffee K-Cups...........................5 $ 29 Crisco Oil.................................................3 $ 49 SF/IGA Gelatin Karo Corn Syrup..................................... 2 Chocolate Chip or Pudding Mixes $ 49 Muffin Mix Kelloggs Special K Nourish................... 2 2/$ $ 99 ¢ 1 Nabisco Chips Ahoy! Cookies................1 99 General Mills $ 49 IGA Enriched Instant Rice..................... 2 Chex Cereal $ 99 M&M’s Chocolate Candies................... 2 3/$ Chips Ahoy! 5 $ 99 Hershey’s Candy Bars............................3 Cookies $ 49 Dove Chocolate Promises.....................3 $ 99 24 Oz. • Grandma Alice’s
$
Split Top Wheat Bread............................. 20 Oz. • Sara Lee Soft N Smooth
4 Oz.
20-21 Oz.
Each • Assorted
10 Count • Assorted 16 Oz. • Assorted
23-24 Oz. • Assorted
12 Oz. • Smuckers
10-12 Quart • Assorted
10 Count • Assorted
14 Oz. • IGA or Shurfine 20 Oz. • Assorted
14.5 Oz. • Assorted
12.5-13.6 Oz. • Assorted
12-16 Oz. • IGA or Shurfine
11-13.1 Oz. • Assorted • Kelloggs
15.25 Oz. • Assorted • Pillsbury
15-16 Oz. • Assorted • Pillsbury
6 Oz. • Assorted
24 Oz. • Assorted 8 Oz. • Assorted 6 Oz.
10 Oz. • Assorted • Hormel, 20 Oz. • Dinty Moore 12 Oz. • Assorted
15 Oz.
15 Oz. • Assorted 15 Oz. • Assorted
10.5-10.75 Oz. • Assorted 14-14.5 Oz.
2 Count • Assorted
8-12 Oz. • Assorted
19.5 Oz. • Pillsbury
12 Oz.
6 Oz.
1.48 Oz. • Assorted
14 Oz. • Assorted • Eagle Brand 11-12 Oz. • Assorted
12 Count • Assorted 48 Oz. • Assorted
.44-3.9 Oz. • Assorted
8.1-8.2 Oz. • Pillsbury Blueberry or
16 Oz. • Assorted
2 Count • Assorted
12.8-14.25 Oz. • Assorted
9.5-13 Oz. • Assorted 28 Oz.
9.5-13 Oz. • Assorted • Nabisco
9.9-12.6 Oz. • Assorted 6 Pack • Assorted
1
9.5 Oz. • Assorted
Non Food Items
18 Oz. • 20 Count
IGA or Shurfine Party Cups $ 49
2-6 Count • Assorted IGA or Shurfine
Storage Containers $ 29
1
37.5-75 Foot
IGA Aluminum Foil $ 99
1
40-100 Count • Assorted
75 Oz. • Assorted • Xtra 2X
15-30 Count
Gel or Powdered Solo or Solo Grips Dishwasher Detergent Plates, Cups or Bowls $ 29 $ 99
7
$
23-42 Count • Assorted • Huggies
2
120 Oz. • Cascade
899 $ 99 Snug & Dry Jumbo Baby Diapers..........8 $ 79 Domestix Napkins....................................1 $ 99 Liquid Laundry Detergent.......................1 $ 29 Cascade Action Pacs............................7 $ 99 Tums Antacid Tablets............................. 4 $ 99 Hair Care Products................................. 2 12-26 Count • Huggies
Pull-Ups or Goodnites Training Pants....
2
32 Count • Assorted
60-150 Count • Assorted
5.7-13.5 Oz. • Aussie or Herbal Essence
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Dairy 12 Oz.
Frozen 15 Oz.
IGA American Cheese Singles $ 99
Kraft Original Cheez Whiz $ 99
59 Oz. • Assorted
5 Count • Assorted
1
3
8 Oz. • Assorted
12 Inch • Assorted
Crystal Farms Cream Cheese $ 19
Jack’s Original Crust Pizza 5/$
1
8 Count
1
1
24-27 Oz. • Assorted
Ready To Bake Pie Crust $ 49
79
8 Oz. • Assorted • IGA or Shurfine or
Kemps Top The Tator $ 69
Shredded or Block Cheese 3/$
1
5
79
12 Oz. • Assorted
9 Oz. • Assorted
10
64 Oz.
Kemps Select Chocolate Milk $ 19
10
2
24 Oz. • Assorted
2
2/$
6.25-8 Oz. • Assorted 24-26 Oz. • Assorted
8-9 Oz. • Assorted • Old Dutch
Coca Cola Products 4/$
3-4 Count • Assorted
14
8.5-10 Oz. • Fisher
12 Oz. • 8 Pack • Assorted
Coca Cola Products 4/$
14
Liter • Shurfine
Club Soda, Tonic Water, Diet Tonic Water ¢
79
12 Pack • Assorted
2 Liter • Assorted
Shurfine Soda 4/$
10
6 Pack • 24 Oz. • Assorted
Pepsi & Mountain Dew Products 2/$
12 Pack • Assorted
7-Up Bottling Products $ 99
2
12 Oz. • 18 Pack • Assorted
7-Up Bottling Products $ 99
2
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24 Pack • Assorted
Pepsi & Mountain Dew Products 2/$
12
• Dry Cleaning Pick-up & Delivery • Rug Doctor Rental • WIC Accepted
We reserve the right to limit quantities • Not responsible for graphic or typographical errors
8 Pack • 12 Oz. • Assorted
Pepsi & Mountain Pepsi & Mountain Dew Products Dew Products 4/$ 2/$
8
3
2
7 Oz. • Assorted
12 Pack • Assorted
7-Up Bottling Products 3/$
Signature Classics $ 79
9.75-10.5 Oz. • Assorted
14
2 Liter • Assorted
8.8-12 Oz. • Assorted • Stouffer’s
6 2/$ Frito Lay Tostitos...............................................6 2/$ Frito Lay Sunchips...........................................5 2/$ Frito Lay Baked Chips.................................... 5 $ 99 Old Dutch Holiday Pretzels....................2 2/$ 44 Crunch Kettle Chips................................4 $ 99 Jolly Time Microwave Popcorn...............1 $ 49 Cashew Halves & Pieces or Mixed Nuts.......4 7.5-9 Oz. • Assorted
Coca Cola Products 4/$
1
2
Frito Lay Ruffles................................................
.5 Liter • 6 Pack • Assorted
Coca Cola Products $ 19
Shurfine Sliced Strawberries $ 99
Snacks
Beverages
2 Liter • Assorted
24 Oz.
Old Orchard 100% Hot Pockets, Shurfine Ready Juice Concentrates Lean Pockets, or To Bake Pies Croissant Pockets 5/$ $ 49 5/$
2
12 Oz.
8 Oz. • Assorted
IGA Whipped Topping ¢
2
2 Count • Shurfresh
Nostimo Greek Yogurt ¢
1
Banquet Family Size Entrees $ 79
2
6 Oz. • Assorted
IGA or Shurfine Waffles $ 49
99
Coffee-Mate Flavored Creamer $ 19
1
12.3 Oz. • Assorted
Green Giant Vegetables ¢
16 Oz. • Assorted
2
2
12 Oz. • Assorted
99
Sweet Cream Butter Quarters $ 39
3
12 Oz. • Assorted
Texas Garlic Toast $ 99
Blue Bonnet Spread ¢
1 Lb. • Crystal Farms
Nostimo Greek Yogurt Bars $ 29
Tator Nuggets, Fries, Crinkle Cut, Reams Egg Steak Diced Hashbrowns or Noodles Sweet Potato Fries $ 19 $ 99
11.25 Oz. • IGA or Shurfine
1 Lb. • Assorted
Azteca Homestyle Flour Tortillas $ 39
3
4 Count • Assorted
28-32 Oz. • Shurfine or IGA
6
2
Kemps Ice Cream Squares $ 29
11
Pillsbury Grands! Sweet Rolls 2/$
Simply Orange Juice $ 99
56 Oz. • Assorted
• Minnesota EBT Cards Accepted • Gift Certificates
• We Accept:
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Santa Is Coming To
Fountain, Mn
Saturday, December 14, 2013 • 11am-2pm Bake Sale, Turkey Raffle • 1:30pm Visit with Santa Fountain Community Center
Happy Holidays!
Stop in! We’ve got everything to build anything!
Noon Specials!
Tue…Turkey Dinner Wed…Pork Dinner Thurs…Beef & Meatball Fri…Pizza By The Slice Sat…Chicken N Biscuits
2
Medium Pizzas Toppings $ Liter
20
Be sure to pick up Gift Certificates for Christmas!
Village Square of Fountain Phone: 507-268-4406 • Closed Mondays • Tues - Sun 11-8 Corner of 1ST & Main ~ 99 Main St., Fountain, MN
Now Open at 11am on Sundays!
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Indoor & Outdoor Flooring • Countertops • Showers • Patios • Garage Floors • Driveways
FOUNTAIN BUILDING CENTER
Duane Gilbertson Construction, LLC
Fountain, MN • 507-268-4343 Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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• Kitchen Backsplashes • Custom Showers • Floors • Stone Exterior Fireplaces
Bryan Ostby,
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Tile Installer 507-273-8644
• Free Estimates • Insured
105 Westside Lane, Fountain
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On The Farm Tire Service 507-268-4434
131 Hwy 52 S, Fountain, MN
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custom bagging & manuRE hauling
Randy Ristau Cell: 507-259-5866
9’ & 10’ Ag Bag
Ken Koch Cell: 507-259-5961
THurSDay Wing nigHT Boneless or Bone In
Choose from Plain, Honey BBQ, Sweet Chili, Teriyaki, Buffalo, Boom Boom, Habanero
Christmas Open House! The First State Bank of Fountain
Thursday,
December 12 9 am - 3 pm
Valuable prizes and special gifts, coffee, and hot cider.
Christmas goodies provided by Terri Allen of Fountain
Dine-in Only
49¢ each $ 4.95/Basket
2 for 1
Bottles of Beer 6pm-Close
The First State Bank of Fountain Fountain, MN • 507-268-4321 www.fsbfountain.com
“Your Community Banks for Generations”
Monday, December 9, 2013
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By Shawn Kennedy-Lee The 20th Anniversary concert season for the Winona Brass Band continues on Sunday, December 15 at 7 p.m with their Christmas in Brass concert. The Christmas in Brass concert has been a tradition of the band for many years, and there is no better way to celebrate the season than by listening to your favorite carols played in the British brass band style. The band is comprised of 25 brass players and two percussionists from Winona and the surrounding area including Wisconsin and Iowa. They use some instruments that are not commonly seen in the United States including E-flat soprano cornet, E-flat alto horn, repiano cornet, and E-flat tuba. Local residents Todd Fuller, Maynard Thompson, and Jerry Barrett will be heard on concert. Todd Fuller can be heard on E-flat tuba and has been playing with the Winona Brass Band for four years. He also plays with the Top Brass brass quintet, the Too Darn Hot Jazz Band, and the La Crosse Concert Band. He enjoys the literature we play and the camaraderie of the group. Maynard Thompson is a retired music educator and school administrator. He is a founding member, having played cornet in the Winona Brass Band for 20 years. He enjoys the tremendous harmony throughout all the sections of the band. Jerry Barrett has played cornet with the Winona Brass Band for three years. He also plays in the Chatfield Brass Band, CBB jazz quartet, Notochords Big Band, Rochester Civic Concert Band, Section 8 Rock Band, and he plays for church services. He enjoys the variety of challenging music in the British brass band library. Conductor Dr. Richard Lindner has selected a program filled with favorite holiday carols arranged for British Notice: We are unable to serve the annual Preston Community Christmas dinner this year. If any individuals or groups would be interested in taking over, contact: Jo Fitzgerald Ph.765.3308 JoAnn Miller Ph.765.2349
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Peter Graham. Schneewalzer (Snow Waltz) and Go Tell It On The Mountain will also be heard. All concerts are held at St. Cecilia Theater on the Winona Cotter campus. The entrance is at the grand staircase on 7th Street. Concerts are supported by a free will offering. The Winona Brass Band invites you to come to celebrate the season and the 20th anniversary of the band. Like us on Facebook for information on upcoming concerts.
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Lanesboro City Council approves budget and levy By Jade Sexton The Lanesboro City Council approved the 2014 Budget and Levy at their regular meeting on December 2. The levy was set at $503,747. The Truth in Taxation Hearing was held during the meeting. No residents came forward with concerns or questions. Theresa Coleman of the Public Utilities Commission commended City Administrator David Todd and everyone else involved on the tough job of putting together a budget. Mike Bubany of David Drown Associates recommends a city has enough reserves to cover six months of operating expenses. In Lanesboro’s case, this would amount to about $300,000. The reserves for 2014 come to $50,000. Todd mentioned how the city had been dipping into the reserves to cover operating expenses, and how over the years, these reserves have dwindled. “We need to commit to a plan to get out of this hole,” he said. Todd went on to say that although he doesn’t live in Lanesboro, he cares deeply about the success of the city, and said they are at a “tipping point” with their finances. “Something needs to be done,” he said. The budget, which was ulti-
mately approved, is what Todd called a “bare bones” budget, purely what it costs to run the city. He said he didn’t want to give the council an inflated budget, so cuts were made from the preliminary budget. The original budget was 107 percent of the tax capacity. The final budget, which was ultimately approved, was at 99 percent. This is higher than the city had been operating previously, but still not as high as some communities in the area. Two ways the city can increase the reserves are to pad the operating accounts with extra money, or to dedicate funds specifically for that purpose. Todd has spoken to the department heads about their budgets because he believes they know better than anyone where corners can be cut. Councilor Tom Smith felt the council should be looking closely at cutting some costs instead of padding the budgets with extra money. He felt if there was extra money in the budget, it was likely to be spent. Todd replied if there was no padding, something unforeseen could happen, and when they go to the reserves to cover it, there won’t be anything there, leaving a line of credit as the only option for the city. “We have a fantastic work force here, guys that truly care,
and I believe that if they don’t need it, they’re not going to spend it,” said Todd. “I put my trust in them. If we give them the budget and tell them to tighten the purse strings, I think they will.” Smith agreed the city has excellent employees, and it’s not that he doesn’t trust them. Todd also mentioned that expenditures by departments do have to be approved Mayor Steven Rahn said, “It’s going to be hard, but we have to look down the road a bit, too.” The budget was approved, with Smith opposing. Public Utilities Theresa Coleman of the Public Utilities Commission spoke about the Public Utilities budget for 2014. According to Coleman, the budget requires increases in utility rates ranging from 7.5 percent to 20 percent, and reflects the actual cost of services. Smith asked why there was such an increase in wages. The budget for last year’s wages was $97,000, and was increased to $142,000 for 2014. Coleman explained the budget is based on actual expenditures from last year, not what was in the budget. The PU commission went through the actual cost of employees for each utility and based the budget on projected wages for 2014.
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Smith also asked about the $10,000 budgeted for small tools and minor equipment. Coleman said this could be used for any small tools or equipment needed for any of the utilities. Smith was concerned that things in the budget have not been looked at closely, and there may be expenses that can be cut. He didn’t feel comfortable voting on rate increases having just seen the actual budget. Coleman stated the budget is a plan, and there needs to be some breathing room within the budget in case of unforeseen expenses or projects. Councilor Tom Dybing agreed, noting that just because there is a number in the budget doesn’t mean it has to be spent. Ambulance Report Ambulance Director Lee Peterson gave the council a summary of the last year. There were a total was 105 ambu-
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lance responses; 80 were in the Lanesboro area and 25 in other areas. Seventy of them were in homes, 62 were medical, 31 traumas, and 12 alcohol/ psychiatric related. Six involved vehicles, three were at the park, and seven were on the trail. Peterson asked about raising rates at the recommendation of the billing department. The item will be on next month’s agenda for the council to approve. Other Business Ordinances increasing rates for garbage, water, sewer, and electric were approved. A resolution was passed for an application for PFA (Public Facilities Authority) funding to pay for the water radium project. The council approved the fire department gambling license for 2014. The Lanesboro Chamber of Commerce will have their annual meeting on January 15 at 7 p.m. at the Community Center.
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, December 9, 2013
Fillmore SWCD receives dividend from Minnesota counties intergovernmental trust Preston, Minn. – The Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) recently received a dividend check in the amount of $4,959.00 from Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT). MCIT is a member service organization that provides 81 of Minnesota’s counties and associated entities with property, casualty and workers’ compensation coverage, as well as risk management and loss control services designed for public entities. Fillmore SWCD’s decision to join MCIT has resulted in significant cost savings to taxpayers over the year. MCIT’s decision to issue a dividend is based on a com-
prehensive review of the Trust’s reserving and rate level strategies, the performance of its investment portfolio, operational expenses, and claim history. The efforts of the Fillmore SWCD to manage situations that expose it to loss had a positive impact on the performance of MCIT and contributed to the ability of MCIT to return a dividend this year. The total dividend that MCIT distributed to members in 2013 is $19 million: $7 million from the Workers’ Compensation Division and $12 million from the Property/Casualty Division. The Fillmore SWCD received $3,843.00 from the Property/Casualty Division and $1,116.00 from the Work-
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Rushford Village reduces levy, considers annexation petition By Kirsten Zoellner In a move that’s not often an option for cities, Rushford Village has opted to reduce the city’s 2014 levy by $10,000, setting it at $350,000. The city hasn’t approved a levy increase since December 2011. In light of standing financial review, city staff determined that in the past money has been set aside in CD accounts and either not used, instead drawing from general fund reserves, or not used completely. “Why let it sit for a rainy day,” asked Mayor Dale Schwanke. Rather than pay or repay funds on a schedule, which often accrues interest, he suggested the city opt for early repayment, when available. “We don’t go around throwing money around and just sitting there, taxpayers are losing the difference. We need to find a way to perpetuate that. I strongly suggest we trim to try to get to 1 or 2 percent less.” “If we’re looking at the num-
bers, and we’re in that kind of condition, is 2 percent enough?” asked Councilor Gordy Johnson. “Are we looking for a percentage or a number?” “We need to show our taxpayers that we’re trying to spend less,” added Schwanke. A motion was made by Johnson, and seconded by Hamilton Peterson, to reduce the levy by $10,000. It was approved unanimously by three votes, as councilors Todd Baker and Dennis Overland were absent. Further details of account standing will be presented at the December 17 meeting, hopefully giving better understanding of balances, debts, and terms to allow a clearer picture of what can be trimmed in 2014. The city is awaiting a road condition report, which will assist in determining the extent of a proposed 2014 multi-road project that is capped at $500,000. Still, city staff was of the determination that there was still room for the
reduction in city spending. In other news, Peterson residents Alan Lipowicz and Jan Smaby presented the city with a formal petition for annexation to Rushford Village. “We’ve thought for years about this,” noted Smaby. “We receive no city services, as far as infrastructure, and there’s no reason for the city to try and offer it. We’ve often thought, ‘We’re so unique.’ We believe we would fit well into the City of Rushford Village profile. We’ve looked at your zoning, ordinances, and the comprehensive plan and it fits well with our desire to maintain our land as a homestead.” “We need to look to the future and importance of our land. It belongs in the City of Rushford Village. It’s so natural. So, we’re asking to join you. I should mention, we’re not doing this for financial incentive. I have no idea what our taxes would be. We’re doing this for the future and preservation of our property. We
would like to join.” The 39.8 acres of land that is owned by the duo sits on the northwest corner of Peterson’s boundaries along Airport Road, and represents a large portion of land for a city which is defined as 0.48 square miles. According to Smaby, the property is the only homesteaded farm within the city and it already benefits from Village services when the Peterson contracts with the city for road maintenance. A question of where the property would break with Peterson was also asked and Smaby noted that the property abuts a freshwater creek through the Boyum property. A creek overpass also abuts the property, but is not part of it, belonging rather to the city of Peterson. “We’ve had the benefit of legal counsel in preparing this,” noted Smaby holding up a packet. “We wanted to explain to you in person why we have an interest.” Councilor Gordy Johnson cautioned the city not to jump the
Minnesota fire departments receive training grants More than $1.6 million supports improved public safety ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota fire departments will again receive funding to help keep firefighters’ skills sharp. The Minnesota Board of Firefighter Training and Education (MBFTE) recently announced it will provide Minnesota’s 784 fire departments more than $1.6 million — $80 per firefighter — for training classes. “These grants benefit the safety of all Minnesotans,” said Bruce West, MBFTE executive director. “Assuring annual firefighter training is good for departments and their communities. Skill updating makes firefighters better responders and also keeps them safer.” In addition to boosting department training budgets by $80 per firefighter, the MBFTE will fund more than $1.4 million for live burn, hazardous materials operations and other training courses. The Hamel Fire Department recently used MBFTE funding to conduct a live burn. The volunteer crew battles an average of two house fires a year — not nearly enough for
the firefighters to receive optimal levels of on-the-job training and experience. “I think this is very valuable training for our firefighters, which in turns provides better service for our customers,” Hamel Fire Chief Neil Wolf said. “We can practice here to avoid mistakes on the fire scene where it makes a difference.” The amount of training money departments receive per firefighter depends on funding allocated to the MBFTE by Minnesota’s Fire Safety Account. The Fire Safety Account was created in 2006 by the Minnesota Legislature. It is funded by a fire-safety surcharge on all homeowner and certain commercial insurance policies. The Fire Safety Advisory Committee makes recommendations to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety commissioner on use of the funding. This is the fourth year the MBFTE has provided firefighter training dollars. The allotment process helps eliminate the training budget disparity between larger, better-funded departments and those in cities and
Lanesboro Lions Santa breakfast I am a Lanesboro Lion and I want to invite everyone to our Lions Santa Breakfast on December 14 at the Lanesboro Community Center. We are having French toast, sausage, milk, juice, and coffee. A free will offering will be for the meal with the funds raised going to the Fillmore county food shelf. Also we are asking to bring non perishable items for the food shelf. The Lions Club collects eye glasses and hearing aids, you can bring them also. We will also be featuring, “Link” one of the “Can Do Canines” that is being trained by PDG Ron Norton, he is an assistance dog. Come a
see Link and learn about the Lions 5M1 “Can Do Canine” program. We will also be having the diabetes/cholesterol checking by the Fillmore County Health Nurses. So do the fasting the night before and come have your cholesterol and diabetes checked for free, then come in and enjoy breakfast with Santa from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. with the free will offering going to the Fillmore County Food Shelf. If you would be interested in becoming a Lanesboro Lion, we are waving the first year’s dues for 2014. Hope to see you all on December 14 at the Lanesboro Community Center downstairs area.
towns with smaller budgets. West said firefighters of all experience levels need annual training to help keep themselves and their communities safe. Live burn training is an especially effective tool, he said. “It doesn’t matter if you’re one year in the department or 30 years, you still learn every day,” West said.
“There are things that happen inside a live burn that will better prepare you for the next fire.” Download broadcast quality footage of a live burn and sound bites from West and Wolf here: https:// www.dropbox.com/sh/ph90fav6yxv2cdj/a3xE5BJHKq About the Minnesota Depart-
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gun. “We’ve been down this road before, on both sides. In order to maintain a relationship with Peterson, this would need to be done orderly. We rely on each other.” “Both cities would have to agree,” added Schwanke. “This would need to be a concurrent agreement. We need to be cautious of not suggesting to Peterson that we’re trying to take something away from them.” In response, Smaby indicated that a Peterson councilor has long asked her why the property isn’t already part of the Village. The City of Peterson has not discussed the petition yet, but it is slated for the December 11 council meeting agenda. A public hearing on an annexation would also be required. The Village council informally indicated that should there be no issues from the city of Peterson, there would likely be no issues from their end. The next regularly scheduled Rushford Village council meeting is December 17, at 7 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend. ment of Public Safety : The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) comprises 11 divisions where 2,100 employees operate programs in the areas of law enforcement, crime victim assistance, traffic safety, alcohol and gambling, emergency communications, fire safety, pipeline safety, driver licensing, vehicle registration and emergency management. DPS activity is anchored by three core principles: education, enforcement and prevention.
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, December 9, 2013
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Houston School Board holds truth in taxation meeting By Angie Rodenburg The Houston School Board held its regularly scheduled meeting as well as a special Truth in Taxation meeting on December 3. During the regularly scheduled portion of the meeting Interim Superintendent Rick highlighted the language and financial changes made to the 2013-2015 Teacher Master Agreement. The changes were approved by the school board. The board also approved the 2013 audit report for the district. At 6 p.m. the school board adjourned the regular meeting to start the Truth in Taxation hearing. Interim Superintendent Rick opened the hearing by going through the evening’s agenda. General background information on school funding and school district property taxes was given. According to Article XIII of the Minnesota Constitution, Miscellaneous Subjects, Section 1: Uniform System of Public Schools, “The stability of a republican form of government depending mainly on the intelligence of the people, it is the duty of the
legislature to establish a general and uniform system of public schools. The legislature shall make such provisions by taxation or otherwise as will secure a thorough and efficient system of public schools throughout the state.” The state sets formulas to determine school revenue and sets school tax policy. The state also authorizes schools to tax and request referendums, but also sets the maximum amount a school can tax. The proposed tax statements that Houston residents received in the mail reflected the amount of taxes they would need to pay should the school board decide to levy to the maximum amount. Gwen Rostad, Houston Schools Director of Finance, and Krin Abraham, the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, reported on the district’s budget and the district’s proposed tax levy for taxes payable in 2014. Rostad informed Houston citizens in attendance that the General Fund accounts for 97 percent of the district’s revenue.
This pays for regular instruction, special education, transportation, and custodial. Whereas the other 3 percent of the general fund goes to food service, community service and debt service. Rostad also reported the 2013-2014 General Fund Budget Revenue by Major Source and cited that 90 percent of the General Fund Budget is provided by state aid, 4 percent is property taxes, 2 percent comes from federal sources, and 4 percent is from miscellaneous funding. Abraham also spoke on the background information of how property taxes are assessed. After Rostad and Abraham finished presenting their information, the floor was open for public comment. During this time several Houston residents expressed their concerns over the proposed tax statements they received in the mail that outlined their possible tax rates for the year 2014. Many residents didn’t know how they could afford to keep living in their homes should the school board decide to levy the maximum amount allowed.
Al Jacobs, a resident of Houston, raised the question as to if the online school has become a burden on the taxpayers. The concern was that online students outside of the district are not paying taxes that help to provide their education and instead the burden is resting on those within the district. Interim Superintendent Rick told the citizens that the online school is funded by the district, but also affirmed the value that the online school has for the Houston School District. School board member Mimi Carlson chimed in saying, “The benefits we get from the online school is tremendous.” Kelley Stanage, another resident of Houston, expressed her concern that Houston is one of the most highly taxed districts in Minnesota as well as showing her concern that the taxpayers were led to believe that Houston citizens would not have to pay additional taxes for the online school. Gwen Rostad informed those in attendance that property taxes do not go to the online school. Another question raised by the citizens was whether or not the online revenue covered the online costs. The answer is not currently known as the audit report covers the district
as a whole and does not audit the online and brick and mortar school separately. Interim Superintendent Rick re-emphasised the value and benefit that the online school brings to the district and that its value shouldn’t be solely based on numbers but rather on results. One of the last questions asked by the citizens was what the money would be used for. Interim Superintendent Rick answered, “It would be used to help increase student achievement by making resources available that can help to do that.” Rick also talked about integrating more technology into instruction and reassured citizens that the money would be used wisely. Throughout the meeting various school board members calmed the fears of those in attendance by saying that they have no intention of levying to the maximum amount. Multiple residents thanked the school board for having an open dialogue with them. Kay Jacobs, a Houston resident, said she thought many people did not come to the meeting thinking that their voices and concerns would not really be considered by the school board. She was happy to find that was not the case. The school board will not take any action until their December 17 meeting.
Driftless region beef conference features new UM faculty By Jerrold Tesmer, Extension Educator for Fillmore/Houston Counties Two new beef specialists from the University of Minnesota will be featured at the upcoming Driftless Region Beef Conference, January 30-31, 2014, at the Grand River Conven- Jerrold Tesmer tion Center in Dubuque, Iowa. Eric Mousel received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska, and started with UM Extension in May. He is well-known for his expertise in applied reproductive strategies in beef cattle. He works mostly with cow/calf programs and is located in the Extension Regional Office in Grand Rapids. Mousel will be speaking during the general session on grazing cover crops, facilitate the evening ‘bull pen’ producer panel, and during a breakout session, he will discuss longevity of beef heifers. Nicole Kenney received her B.S. at Texas A&M University and an M.S. in beef feedlot nutrition at the University of Kentucky. Nicole brings new energy and innovative applications to beef feedlot management. She is located in the Extension Regional Office in Willmar. Her breakout session presentation will discuss health and nutrition management for newly arrived feeder calves. The program will begin at 1 p.m. on January 30 and run
through 11:45 a.m. on January 31. Other key speakers include Jerry Hatfield, Garland Dahlke, Patrick Gunn and Lee Schultz, Iowa State University; Amber Radatz, Rhonda Gildersleeve, and Brian Holmes, University of Wisconsin; Eric Mousel and Nicole Rambo, University of Minnesota; and Travis Meteer, University of Illinois and Galen Erickson, University of Nebraska. Thursday’s afternoon program will focus on the competitive advantage of grain and beef production systems, with an evening discussion focused on extending the grazing season with cover crops and annuals. Friday morning’s program includes three breakout sessions for feedlot operations and three for cow-calf herds. Registration for the conference is $80 before January 15 or $100 after January 15. Additional information about the conference is available at www. aep.iastate.edu/beef. Registration will open for the conference on December 1. The Driftless Region Beef Conference is sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, the University of Minnesota Extension, and University of Wisconsin Extension. The planning team strives to deliver the latest in researchbased information regarding the beef cattle industry. For more information or to receive a brochure, contact Denise Schwab at 319-721-9624.
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By now the garden is done producing for another year, except the carrots still in the ground. We did find out carrots don’t survive even when covered with straw, so we will have to dig them soon. It was really hard to let all of the green tomatoes go to waste, so I thought I would try the paper bag ripening method... The green tomatoes are first washed and dried and then put in a brown paper bag with a banana, which produces a ripening gas as a “booster” source of ethylene (I hadto look that one up). It usually takes one - two weeks in the house in a bag to ripen. I just checked my bag and they really are ripening and it’s been 1 1/2 weeks. The banana might be rotten before it’s time to take out the tomatoes... It will be a close tie. There should be enough to make one more batch of tomato soup. This method should be much better than leaving them on the counter to ripen with a swarm of fruit flies around them. The early tomatoes have
been canned, frozen or made into juice and salsa for this winter. With the chilly weather on our doorstep, it’s time to make that batch of soup. I just read some benefits of making home made soup........1) It’s relaxing because there’s no fast way to eat hot soup, 2) It’s comforting when you’re not feeling good, 3) It can be low in fat, if broth based - cream based on the other hand, not so much, 4) It’s usually easy and healthy, especially if home made, 5) It usually makes enough for more than one meal. Even though the tomato season is done, this recipe can be made with canned or frozen tomatoes but if you happen to have a few ripening in a bag.... all the better. The recipe comes from my mother-in-law......she said it was “gramp’s” favorite and they liked to serve it over toast. Now I think it goes best with grilled cheese sandwiches.......yum!
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PEKINGESE Sassy is 5 years old and doesn’t have a mean bone in her body. Sassy is very nice, well mannered and such a pretty tri color. Sassy would be the perfect dog for those Pekingese lovers out there. She wasn’t fully house-trained when she came into the shelter, but is doing very well at doing her business outside now here at the shelter. She is also good with children, babies, cats and other dogs. If you are interested in adopting or have questions on a pet, please feel free to call us at 563-745-8627. Noah’s Bark, Inc. is located at: 3874 Co Rd W 20, Decorah, Iowa 52101 IA Phone: 563-745-8627 Email: animals@acegroup.cc
Replacing traditional incandescent decorative lights with high-efficient LED (light-emitting diode) bulbs is one great way to conserve energy during the holidays. When shopping for holiday lights, look for the ENERGY STAR® label to ensure that the product meets energy-efficiency requirements. ENERGY STAR is a program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) that helps save money and protects the environment through energy-efficient products and practices. It makes sure that appliances, lighting and electronics are using less energy than their older, energy-hog counterparts.
LEDs offer many advantages ENERGY STAR-qualified LED decorative lights are exceptionally energy efficient, many using up to 90 percent less energy than an incandescent bulb to produce the same amount of light. For example, the electricity consumed by just one 7-watt incandescent bulb could power 140 LEDs—or enough to power two 24-foot strings. DOE estimates the cost of buying and operating LED lights for 10 holiday seasons would be $17.99 compared with $122.19 for incandescent bulbs. In addition to consuming less electricity and costing less, LED holiday lights are: •Safer. LEDs are much cooler than incandescent bulbs,
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reducing the risk of combustion or burnt fingers. •Sturdier. LEDs are made with epoxy lenses, not glass, and are much more resistant to breakage. •Longer lasting. The same LED string could be in use for 40 holiday seasons. •Easier to install. Up to 25 strings of LEDs can be connected end-to-end without overloading a wall socket. Timers and dimmers for those holiday lights will help conserve even more energy. Watch for rebates that will help defray the cost of LEDs and other energy-efficient lighting products; many electric utilities offer rebates for LEDs (visit www.dsireusa.org). And be sure to recycle your old holiday lights. Visit the Clean Energy Resource Teams website to find out where you can recycle old lights in Minnesota.
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, December 9, 2013
Fillmore County District Court Michael Allen Douglas, 46, of Harmony, Minn., appeared in Fillmore County Court on November 27, 2013 facing one alleged felony count of Issue Dishonored Check and one alleged felony count Theft By Check, both which carry maximum penalties of five years imprisonment, fines of $10,000, or both. Douglas also faces one alleged gross misdemeanor count of Issue Dishonored Check - Offense and one alleged gross misdemeanor count of Theft - By Check, both which carry maximum penalties of one year imprisonment, fines of $3,000, or both. A jury trial for Douglas is set for February 5, 2014. Jacob Eugene Monson, 19, of Rochester, Minn., was sentenced in Fillmore County Court for two counts Theft
- Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property - No Consent and two counts Receiving Stolen Property. Monson was given a stay of imposition for Theft - Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property placing him under supervised probation for 20 years. Monson was also given 30 days in jail, a fine of $50, and was ordered to pay restitution totaling $12,589 and 50 hours of community service. For Receiving Stolen Property Monson was also given a stay of imposition. Christian Voun Hansen, 45, St. Ansgar, Iowa, was sentenced in Fillmore County Court for one count Burglary - 3rd Degree - Steal/Commit Felony or Gross Misdemeanor and one count Assault - 5th Degree - Inflict or Attempt Bodily Harm. For the burglary
charge Hansen was given a stay of imposition placing him under supervised probation for five years, 30 days in jail with credit for time served of two days, and a fine of $1,000. For the assault charge Hanson was given a fine of $1,000 (stay $700) and 90 days in jail (stay 90 days). Lisa Christine Phillips, 32, of Spring Valley, Minn., appeared in Fillmore County Court for three cases that include three alleged counts of Burglary - 3rd Degree - Steal/Commit Felony or Gross Misdemeanor which carry maximum penalties of five years imprisonment, fines of $10,000, or both. Phillips faces one alleged felony count of Theft - Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property - No Consent - Aid and Abet, which carries a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment, fines of $10,000, or both. Phillips also faces two misdemeanor
Why Minnesota needs a farm bill now This fall, Congress has an important opportunity to create jobs and grow the economy by passing a long-term, comprehensive Food, Farm and Jobs Bill. The Farm Bill impacts every American, every day by providing a wide range of programs that strengthen our nation. The Farm Bill is crucial to maintaining a strong agriculture sector and an abundant food supply that benefits all Americans. Over the past two years, producers have faced a multitude of disasters – from drought, to flooding, to blizzards. These events demonstrate how important the safety net is to keeping producers going strong. Under the 2008 Farm Bill, the Farm Service Agency was able to provide $157 million in disaster assistance in Minnesota using Farm Bill programs. A new Food, Farm and Jobs Bill would provide a strong crop insurance program, reauthorize the now-expired disaster assistance programs, and provide retroactive assistance for livestock producers. By reforming the safety net to eliminate the direct payment program – which pays producers whether or not they are in need of assistance – the Food,
Farm and Jobs Bill would also save billions of dollars in the next decade. In addition, it would allow USDA to continue export promotion efforts that have led to the best five-year period in agricultural trade in American history, and provide FSA with the tools to extend additional farm credit in Minnesota. The Farm Bill is also a job creation bill that would empower USDA to partner with rural communities to grow, expand and support new businesses. A new Food, Farm and Jobs Bill would help Main Street businesses grow and hire more, strengthen infrastructure in our small towns and provide new opportunities in bio-based product manufacturing and renewable energy. For example, in Minnesota, USDA has provided more than 22,800 projects since 2009 to help farmers, ranchers and rural businesses save energy through the Rural Energy for America Program. This and many other efforts could continue with a new Farm Bill. A new Food, Farm and Jobs Bill would make important investments in nutrition programs that provide critical assistance to vulnerable Americans, including children,
seniors, people with disabilities who are unable to work, and returning veterans. It would enable USDA to continue our work with more than 500,000 producers and landowners to conserve soil and water. It would undertake new strategies to improve agricultural research, and it would ensure a safe food supply. All of these efforts strengthen our nation. A new Food, Farm and Jobs Bill would continue the job growth we’ve seen in recent years and help grow the rural economy. That’s why President Obama has identified passage of a new Farm Bill as one of his top three legislative priorities this fall. This is a prime opportunity to give America’s farmers, ranchers and producers the certainty they need about the next five years of U.S. farm policy, while investing in the rural communities that stand at the heart of our values. The Farm Bill has stood as a model of bipartisan consensus for decades and it is high time that both Democrats and Republicans come to a compromise on this new Farm Bill. It is our hope that Senate and House conferees will reach a consensus quickly and move a Farm Bill forward as soon as possible.
The FCJ reaches over 12,000 household each week. counts of Theft - Take/Use/ Transfer Movable Property No Consent - Aid and Abet, which carry maximum penalties of 90 days imprisonment, fines of $1,000, both. Michael William Niemeyer, 32, of Spring Valley, Minn., appeared in Fillmore County Court facing one alleged count of Burglary - 2nd Degree Building - Possess Tool and one alleged count Burglary - 2nd Degree - Government, Religious, Historic, or School Building - without Consent and Commits Crime, both which carry maximum penalties of 10 years imprisonment, fines of $20,000, or both. Niemeyer faces three alleged counts of Burglary - 3rd Degree Steal/Commit Felony or Gross Misdemeanor - Aid and Abet, which carry a maximum penalties of five years imprisonment, fines of $10,000, or both. Niemeyer also faces three
alleged felony counts of Theft - Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property - No Consent, which carry maximum penalties of five years imprisonment, fines of $10,000 or both as well as one count Damage to Property - 1st Degree - Value Reduced Over $1,000, which carries a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment, fines of $10,000 or both. Niemeyer faces alleged one gross misdemeanor count of Theft - Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property, which carries a maximum penalty of one year imprisonment, fines of $3,000, or both. Finally, Niemeyer faces one misdemeanor counts of Theft - Take/Use/ Transfer Movable Property No Consent - Aid and Abet, which carries a maximum penalty of 90 days imprisonment, fines of $1,000, or both. A jury trial for Niemeyer is set for February 27, 2014.
The value of Trees December commentary from the Fillmore Soil and water Conservation District Board of Superviors: Travis Willford, Harmony Brian Hazel, Lanesboro Pamela Mensink, Preston Tim Gossman, Chatfield Leonard Leutink Jr., Spring Valley The winter winds are beginning to blow which gets people thinking about planting windbreaks. So, when is the best time to plant a windbreak? 20 years ago. When is the second best time to plant? Now. The SWCD’s tree program distributes 12,000 to 15,000 trees each year to more than 200 customers in and outside of Fillmore County. One of the primary uses of many of the trees sold by the SWCD is for farmstead windbreaks. Tree sales offer affordable trees to our customers while generating income for the SWCD. More important are the many functions and benefits that trees provide to the landscape. Windbreaks are an energy conservation measure for the farmstead plus they offer shelter from wind and sun for livestock and wildlife and capture blowing snow for slow melting and infiltration. In general, young, growing trees take up large quantities of carbon dioxide reducing levels of this greenhouse gas in the atmosphere. They also intercept pollutants both in the air and water. A healthy tree stand reduces soil erosion by dissipating the energy of raindrops before they
hit the ground and by improving water infiltration. Tree roots are great at holding soil in place. All of these factors reduce surface runoff which also reduces soil erosion and flooding. According to American Forests, mature forests can reduce by 40 to 60 percent the amount of water reaching streams. For many years, windbreaks were eligible for state cost share funding, but this year windbreaks were removed from the list of eligible practices except in counties where wind erosion is a problem. Fillmore County does not meet the state’s requirements to be considered a wind erosion county. However, the SWCD Board has long recognized the importance of trees on the land, especially on the steep and rolling hills found in most of the county. So, this tradition will continue. The SWCD will continue to offer trees for sale and will offer cost share for windbreaks utilizing its local funds. Up to 50 percent of the cost of the trees for a farmstead windbreak designed by the SWCD staff will be paid to the landowner. The 2014 tree order form can be found on the SWCD website at www.fillmoreswcd.org. Tree descriptions can also be found on the website. Contact the SWCD office at 507-765-3878 ext. 3 or email Rick Grooters at grooters@ fillmoreswcd.org for more information about how to get cost share for a farmstead windbreak.
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Fillmore County police reports Chatfield Police Department Rita Lynn Stomberg, 45, Preston, Minn.; 10/8/2013, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Teresa Kay Worden, 31, Chatfield, Minn.; 10/14/2013, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Kerry Lee Baker, 57, Cresco, Iowa; 9/1/2013, Speeding - Fail to Reduce Speed When in Presence of Emergency Vehicle; Fees $190. Wayne Richard Bergo, 60, Lanesboro, Minn.; 6/20/2013, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol; Fine of $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 11/18/2017), Local confinement for 365 days (stay 305 days for four years, credit for time served of 12 days), Supervised probation for four years - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, outpatient treatment, Aftercare, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Random testing,
Submit to random searches, No driving without insurance and valid driver’s license. 6/20/2013, Driver’s License - Driving after cancellation - inimical to public safety; Fine of $3,000 (stay $3,000 until 11/18/2015), Local confinement for 365 days (stay 365 days for two years), Supervised probation for two years. Elizabeth C. Booth, 27, Oregon, Wis.; 9/24/2013, School Bus - Stop Signal Extended/Red Lights Flashing - Other Drivers to Stop; Fine of $300 (stay $150 until 11/12/2014), Local confinement for 10 days (stay 10 days for one year), Remain law-abiding, No same or similar. Matthew Roger Burt, 25, Peterson, Minn.; 8/24/2013, Assault - 5th Degree - Inflict or Attempt Bodily Harm; Fine of $1,000 (stay $700 until 11/12/2014), Local confinement for 90 days (stay 87 days for one year, credit for time served of one day), Supervised probation for one year - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, Com-
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Saturday, December 14th 2013 @ 12:00 Noon For complete listings including video previews view our websites @ www.lanesborosalescommission.com & www.decorahsalescommission.com Contacts: Joe Nelson (Owner): 507.450.6763 Erik Nelson: 507.951.1216 Jesse Massman: 563.419.9553
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To Consign Hay or Straw or for more information: Call Don 507-743-2250 or Gehling Auction Company 507-765-2131 All hay must be on the lot by 5:00pm the Friday prior to the auction. Loader tractor will be onsite 1 week ahead of sale and 1 week after the sale. All round bales & big square bales must be unloaded, no Saturday, Sunday or Sale Day unloading. Loader fee is $1.00 per bale. Only small square bales will be sold on trailers or wagons but must be weighed empty and full. There will be no exceptions. www.gehingauction.com or email gehling@gehlingauction.com
Monday, December 9, 2013 plete chemical assessment, and any aftercare, Domestic abuse counseling/treatment, Submit to random searches, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, No assault, No aggressive behavior. Seth Chanler Curran, 18, Decorah, Iowa; 10/18/2013, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, No driving without insurance, Have valid driver’s license to drive. 10/18/2013, Underage drinking and driving Crime described; Fine of $1,000 (stay $800 until 11/12/2014), Local confinement for 90 days (stay 90 days for one year), Unsupervised probation for one year - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/ controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, No driving without insurance, Have valid license to drive, Do not enter bars or liquor stores. Mildred Jarla Danielson, 85, Decorah, Iowa; 11/14/2013, Parking - Parallel to Curb; Fees $32. Ashley Marie Gebel, 25, Spring Valley, Minn.; 10/28/2013, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol; Fine of $1,000 (stay $700 until 11/20/2014), Local confinement for 90 days (stay 90 days for one year), Supervised probation for one year - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Aftercare, No alcohol/ controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Random testing, Submit to random searches, No driving without insurance or valid driver’s license. Abdirahman Mohamed Jama, 46, Minneapolis, Minn.; 10/28/2013, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130. Carter Robert Lee, 21, Rushford, Minn.; 10/7/2013, Speeding - 69/55; Fees $140. Andrew Lee Ness, 31, LeRoy, Minn.; 10/8/2013, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Steven Paul Phillips, 51, Altura, Minn.; 8/12/2013, Theft - Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property - No Consent; Fine of $1,000 (stay $750 until 11/20/2014), Local confinement for 90 days (stay 87 days for one year), Supervised probation for six months - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar. David James Poremba, 48, LaCrosse, Wis.; 11/17/2013, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130. Erik Joel Stadstad, 33, Lahaina, Hawaii; 10/14/2013, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Lanesboro Police Department Christopher John Bates, 43, New Hope, Minn.; 11/2/2013, Failure to Stop at Stop Signs or Stop Lines; Fees $140. Minnesota State Patrol Justin Duane McFarland, 30, Austin, Minn.; 10/18/2013, Duty to Drive with Due Care Speed Greater than Reasonable; Fees $130.
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SEMAC awards arts grants On November 19, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council awarded 49 grants for a total of $316,750 in funding to applicants throughout southeastern Minnesota. This included 30 Arts & Cultural Heritage Grants for $265,960, eight Small Towns/Rural Areas Grants for $18,490, and eleven Presenter/ Production Assistance Grants for $32,300. SEMAC is the State Arts Boarddesignated granting authority for local/regional arts producing and sponsoring organizations and disburses funds allocated for this purpose by the Minnesota State Legislature. The SEMAC region includes the counties of Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona. Grants were awarded to each of the following organizations: Fillmore County •Chatfield Brass Band received a $3,000 Small Towns/Rural Areas grant for Chatfield Music in the Park Series. •Dreamery Rural Arts Initiative received a $1,750 Small Towns/Rural Areas grant for Flourish Summer Camp in Arts and Agriculture. •Eagle Bluff Environmental Learn-
ing Center received a $10,000 Arts & Cultural Heritage grant for 2014 Stringwood Chamber Music Festival. •Lanesboro Arts Center received a $8,800 Arts & Cultural Heritage grant for Lanesboro Artist Residency project. •Lanesboro Barn Dance received a $2,240 Small Towns/Rural Areas grant for Dance series in the traditional barn dance format. •Southeast Minnesota Bluegrass Association received a $3,000 Small Towns/Rural Areas grant for May 2014 SEMBA Bluegrass Festival. Houston County •Bluff Country Artists Gallery received a $1,500 Small Towns/ Rural Areas grant for BCAG PartTime Staff Project. •Ye Olde Opera House Community Theatre received a $3,000 Small Towns/Rural Areas grant for Ye Olde Opera House Capital Safety Project. For information about the grant application process, eligibility, or grant writing assistance, contact the SEMAC office at 2778 D Commerce Dr NW, Rochester, MN 55901 or call 507-281-4848. Information may also be found on our Web site at www.semac.org.
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Bidding starts ending on Monday, dec. 16, 2013 at 5pM.
Partial List: Guns - 58 long & hand guns; Husqvana riding snow blower (only 66 hrs); Poulan snow blower (elec. Start); Chain saws; New patio furniture; 10+ collector tractors (nib); Antique metal toys & dolls; Elec. Race set; Foosball table; 120 stackable banquet chairs; Paint ball guns; 20-4x8x5/8” OSB; DVD’s; 35 mm cameras & lenses; New small appliances; Pyrex; Front load washer; Portable washer & dryer; New housewares & coolers; Gameboys; Xboxes; iPods; GPS’s; DVD players & burners; Playstations; LP heater; Bolt cutters; Nail gun; Radial arm saw; New wrench & socket sets; Portable jump starters & air compressor; Cross bow; Compound bows; Fishing rods, reels & tackle; Porcelain dolls; Precious Moments; Dickens Christmas Villages; Hamms beer glasses; Red Wing crocks; Pocket watches; Jack knives; Lg. Midas signs; Prints; Glassware; Clarinets; Flute; Saxophone; Acoustic guitars; Violin w/case; Diamonds; Gold & Silver jewelry & costume jewelry; 1911 $5 Gold Coin; Furniture & Antiques including China buffets; beds; mirrored dressers; DR & Kitchen tables & chairs; Antique mirrored buffet; Camel back trunk; Curio cabinet; Viewing Days: Wed. Dec. 11th 3-7pm and Sun. Dec. 15th 11am3pm Pickup Day: Tue. Dec. 17th 8am-7pm Location: Darr Auctions facility at 909 Larson Ln in Rushford, MN. Hwy 43 to Rushford (north end of town). West on Industrial Dr (by M&M Lawn & Leisure); Rt. On Larson Ln. 1st place on rt. Follow directional signs.
James “Jerry” Jennings Estate Auction Bidding starts ending on Wednesday, dec. 18, 2013 at 5pM. tHis aUction is on Location – pLease notice tHe address
Partial List: Hummels; Jewelry; Fine china; Tonka Trucks; Toy bear collection; DR table & chairs; Antique stackable wood shelf; Cedar chest; Other antique furniture; Upright piano; Old records; Power & hand tools including: planer, lathe, drill press, sander and many more tools; Hospital lift; Spoon collections; 2-Curio cabinets; Small aluminum boat w/trailer; and many more items (approx.. 1,000 items!) Viewing Day: Sun. Dec. 15th 9am-3pm Pickup Days: Thurs. Dec. 19th 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. & Friday, Dec. 20th 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: 175 Sunrise Drive, Minnesota City, MN 55959. From Winona, go West on Highway 61. When you reach County Road 32 (on your right), take a left onto Harrys Lane. Go one block and go right onto Saehler Dr.; then 2 blocks and go left onto Sunrise Drive. Property is on your right. Watch for directional signs. Terms for both auctions: 10% buyer premium added to all purchases; All items sold “as is” with buyer confirming validity and condition; All buyer’s must pick up and pay for items on pickup day. If you are not able to make pickup day, please don’t bid; all gun buyers must read and agree to all gun terms on our web site. Go to www.darrauctions.com for all auction terms, photos, free registration (to get a bidding number) & bidding or call 800852-0010.
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, December 9, 2013
The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County
CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY, DEC. 10 •SEMCAC Senior Dining Bingo, 11am, Rushford Tenborg Center.* •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •VFW Mens Auxiliary Meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall. •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.* •SEMCAC Senior Dining Bingo, Rushford Tenborg Center.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11 •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, 1300 West Tracy Rd., Spring Valley.* •Free Community Dinner, 5:30pm, Lanesboro Local, 201 Parkway Ave. N, Lanesboro.* •Trailbusters meeting, 7pm, Mabel American Legion, Mabel.
•VFW POST Meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall. •Let’s Feed People! Holiday Concert, 7pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church.
THURSDAY, DEC. 12 •Free Senior Coffee, 9am, Heritage Grove, Harmony.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 9:3010:30am, Wykoff City Hall, 217 Gold Street North, Wykoff. •Story Hour, 11am, Harmony Public Library. No school, no story hour.* •Canton Senior Citizens meet, 1pm for cards and visiting, Canton Community Center.* •Chatfield Brass Band rehearsals, 7pm, Chatfield Elementary Band Room. New members welcome. bcdnarv@aol.com or 507-867-3315.* •AA Class “Road’s Journey,” 8pm, 301 E. Franklin St., Spring Valley (a yellow house).*
FRIDAY, DEC. 13 •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St. Chatfield.*
•Harmony AA Group, 8pm, Harmony Community Center. For more info call 612-251-3822 or 507272-2191* •Solo Friends over 50 Group, 6pm, Our Saviors Lutheran, Spring Valley. For more info call 507-226-4595. •Grace Lady Singers, Rushford Tenborg Center.
SATURDAY, DEC. 14 •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, 1300 West Tracy Rd., Spring Valley, MN.* •Cookie Walk and Chili Feed, 10am-4pm, Whalan City Hall. •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, call 507-251-1771 or 7652518.*
•Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN.* •VFW Burger Nite, 5-8pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall. •TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) Meeting, Spring Valley Care Center Activity Room. Weigh-in from 5:456pm, meeting from 6 to 6:45pm. Questions contact Judy at 507-3462469.*
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MONDAY, DEC. 16 •Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.*
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EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Social Worker in the Fillmore County Community Services, Social Services Division. This is a regular, exempt position, eligible for benefits. Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in social work, psychology, sociology or closely related field, or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in any field and one year of experience as a social worker in a public or private social services agency. Rate of Pay: Starting salary at $17.9367/ hour according to the 2013 MN Merit pay scale with final salary dependent on qualifications. Applicants must complete a MN Merit System application to be considered. Application materials may be obtained from: www.co.fillmore.mn.us or at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/ mnmeritsystem/default.cfm. Application Deadline: Monday, December 30, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. EOE. h9,16-o
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3 large bedrooms • 2 full baths • Wood floors • Remodeled & Newer Home • 4 Bedroom • 3 Baths • Wood Floors • Master Bath • 6-Panel Doors • Heated 3 Car Garage • Large Deck • Large updated • Maple cabinets • Master Bath & w/in closet • Formal Living Room • Formal Dining Room • Gas Fireplace • Private Bedroom • Vaulted Ceilings • Kitchen Nook & Bar • Maintenance Free Siding • Dead End Street • Backs up to the Park Patio • 840 sq ft garage • Vinyl siding • 2 city lots (.48/acre)
$224,900 1000 grand St., Chatfield
4 Large Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Living Room • Dining Room • Family Room • Gas Fireplace • Rec Room • Patio • 2+ Heated Garage • Additional 1 Car Detached Garage • Central VAC • Built-ins
$86,900
$129,900 212 franklin St., preSton
120 7th St. Se, Chatfield
1-Level Living • 2 Bedrooms • New Flooring • Steel Siding • Large Corner Lot • Attached Garage • Mature Trees • Appliances Will Stay
$359,900 2103 margaret St., Chatfield 2.8 Acres Surrounded by Woods • Private setting • 9’ & 10’ Ceilings • 2 Fireplaces • Wood Floors • Open Floor Plan • 1108 Sq Ft Heated 3-Car Garage • Open Staircase • Patio • Main Flr Laundry/Mudroom • Abundace of Wildlife
21559 Cty rd 102, Chatfield
4.58 Aces • 3 Bedrooms • 2 Full Baths • Master Bath • New Cedar Siding • New Steel Roof • 2 New Decks • Remodeled Kitchen • Fireplace • Formal Living Room • Formal Dining Room • 32x30 Shed with Heated Shop • Wildlife • Scenery
$224,900 $239,900 1175 highway 52 n., preSton
Open Floor Plan • In-Floor Heat • 18’ Ceilings • 9’ Ceilings • Main Floor Master • Main Floor Laundry • 3 Car Garage • Wonderful Views • Deck • Private Backyard
750 burr oak ave ne, Chatfield 2 Lots (.68/acre) • 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 20x20 Sunroom • 2 Fireplaces • 2 Car Att. Garage • 2 Car Deatt. Garage • Wrap around deck • Hot Tub • Across from school and parks • Freshly Painted
$149,900 21205 280th St., fountain
7.7 Acres • Set up for horses • 3 Bedrooms • 2 Porches • Wood Floors • Main Flr Laundry • Woods • Pasture • 2 outbuildings • Chatfield Schools
LOTS FOR SALE Wildlife • Master Shower With Heated Floor • Must See laneSboro - Deer Ridge - 3.73 acre building site with panoramic views, woods and $110,000 shared well all on dead-end road - $39,900 Chatfield - Fingerson & Donahoe - 1st Subdivison - Lots Starting At - $29,900
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Mon., Dec. 9 - Noon - Hay & Straw Auction. Sale Site: Preston Dairy & Farm of Canton. For more information contact Don at 507-743-2250 or Gehling Auction Co. 507-765-2131. Listing in the Journal. Mon., Dec. 30 - 9:30am - Tractors, Combines, Heads, Planters, Drills, and More Auction! Auction held at Gehling Implement & Auction Co., Preston. For more information contact Gehling Auction at 1-800-770-0347 or email denny@gehlingauction. com. Listing in the Journal. On-line AucTiOn infOrmATiOn
Bidding ends on Dec. 16 - 5pm - Wilcenski Benefit, 50+ Gns, Collector Toys, Jewelry, Antiques, Power & Hand Tools, and More! Viewing days Wed. Dec. 11th 3-7pm and Sun. Dec. 15th 11am-3pm. For more information contact Darr Auctions, Rodney Darr at 1-800-852-0010. To view complete listing go to www.darrauctions.com. Listing in the Journal. Bidding ends on Dec. 18 - 5pm - James Jennings Estate Auction. Auction at 175 Sunrise Drive, Minnesota City. For more information contact Darr Auctions, Rodney Darr at 1-800-852-0010. To view complete listing go to www.darrauctions. com. Listing in the Journal. To list your Auction 507-765-2151
FOR RENT Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available Immediately. 765-2131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfno Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Do you need storage while in the process of moving? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x OFFICE SPACE for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 4 to 6 employees. Cost $335/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn- x FOUNTAIN: 2 bedroom apartment for rent with garage. Call 507-259-6961. r7tfn- o HOUSE FOR RENT in Wykoff. Call for more details. 507-421-3121. r9,16- o FOR RENT: 2 bedroom apartment in Preston. Off street parking, central air, stove, refrigerator, laundry hookups, large storage room, no smoking, no pets. 1 year lease. 507-467-2941. r9tfn- o
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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DATE: October 15, 2013 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: January 10, 2007 2. Mortgagors: Robert J. Sammann 3. Mortgagees: Marine Credit Union 4. Recording Information: Recorded on January 31, 2007, as Document Number 357052, in the Office of the Fillmore County Recorder, Minnesota. 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: N/A INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 04.0222.010. 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: See Exhibit “A” Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens) 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: Rural Route 1, Box 64A, Peterson, MN 55962 other foreclosure data 9. The person holding the Mortgage: [check one] [ ] is a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are The transaction agent’s mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is [X] is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are. 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is N/A. INFORMATION REGARDING Foreclosure 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $ 140,000.00. 13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $168,390.75. 14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Fillmore County, Minnesota, at public auction on Thursday, December 19, 2013, 10:00 a.m., at Fillmore County Courthouse, main lobby, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN 55965. 15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 months after the date of sale. 16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on June 19, 2014. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Attorney Daniel E. Dunn Main Street Law Offices, LLC 504 Main Street, Suite 200 P.O. Box 1627 La Crosse, WI 54602-1627 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Marine Credit Union MAIN STREET LAW OFFICES is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. Publish 4,11,18,25,2,9
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-13-813 In Re Estate of Harry L. Housker Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated May 26, 2010. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Donald Housker, whose address is 17527 State Hwy 43, Mabel, Minnesota 55954, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. 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. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated November 25, 2013 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Joseph L. Hammell (MN# 40253) Hammell & Murphy, PLLP 110 E. Main St. P.O. Box 149 Caledonia Minnesota 55921 Telephone: (507) 725-3361 Facsimile: (507) 725-5627 Publish 2, 9
MEETING NOTICE There will be a meeting of the FillmoreHouston Joint Board of Health on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at the Canton Pub Restaurant, 110 N Main St, Canton, MN. The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. Publish 2,9
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-13-814 In Re Estate of Wayne Wallace West, a/k/a Wayne W. West, and Wallace Wayne West, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated August 5, 1981. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Rockne S. West, whose address Is 28397 Crimson Lane, Peterson, Minnesota 55962, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. 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. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be flied with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, Including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: November 27, 2013 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Publish 9, 16
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summary of minutes November 26, 2013 County Board Meeting The Fillmore County Board met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two member of the press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION 2013-067: Final payment to O’Day Equipment, LLC for fuel system installation at Airport RESOLUTION 2013-068: Final payment to Traffic Markings Services, Inc. for 2013 striping The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda. • the following amended Consent Agenda: 1. November 12, 2013 County Board minutes. 2. Overnight stays for two Auditor/Treasurer staff persons to attend payroll training sessions. 3. Step increase for Kimberly McCabe, Eligibility Worker. 4. Appointment of David Dyke, Deputy, to Cleanup of Clandestine Drug Lab Sites Ordinance Committee. 5. Appointment of 2013 Association of MN Delegates. 6. Payment to Stantec for design work for Greenleafton community septic project. 7. Unpaid medical administrative leave for employee #379. 8. Family and Medical leave for employee #1445. • appoint Tina Peters as additional signatory. • temporary increase from .8 FTE to 1.0 FTE for Kathy Thiss, Registered Nurse. • continuation of telecommuting program. • addition of one Eligibility Worker to telecommuter program. • enter into agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for hosting iDoc5 software. • adopt fee schedule as proposed. • Feedlot Performance grant agreement with State of MN Board of Water and Soil Resources. • hire of temporary custodian at .5 FTE. • renewal of agreement with USAble Life for short term disability administrative services. • award contract to Minnowa Construction for bridge replacement project SAP 23-599173, Carrolton Township. • 2014 renewal of agreement with Winona County for .33 FTE staffing for Community Services Administration • payment of Scheevel & Sons invoice for work on new access to Marzolf property and county farm land. • pay invoice from Charles Myhre for gopher trapping at Airport. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount All Systems Installation, Inc., services $545.06 Chosen Valley Care Center, refund of payment $841.58 DALCO, supplies $512.41 Erickson, Steven, services $800.00 Fillmore County Treasurer, fuel $3,721.45 Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, refund of payment $809.17 Luhmann Law, LLC, services $730.00 M & I Lockbox, software expense $29,532.75 MN Office of Enterprise Technology, services $1,522.00 Pro-West & Associates, Inc., software $1,000.00 System Designs, Inc., services $675.00 Thomson Reuters-West Payment Center, reference materials $3,237.63 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $43,927.05 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (57 bills - not listed) $9,969.29 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $53,896.34 INFRA FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Hiller’s Flooring America, services $700.00 TOTAL INFRA FUND $700.00 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Baudoin Oil, fuel $2,597.53 Bruening Rock Products, Inc., rock $24,496.50 G & K Services, supplies $654.85 Midstates Equipment & Supply, supplies $16,526.34 Milestone Materials, Inc., rock $595.46 Newman Signs, signs $2,401.16 RDO Equipment Co., parts $597.36 Red Man Construction, Inc., services $1,629.00 State of MN, services $2,507.20 Thompson Sand, sand $16,220.95 Traffic Marking Service, Inc., services $6,178.61 Ulland Brothers, rock $5,022.42 Universal Truck Equipment, Inc., parts $2,482.84 Ziegler, Inc., parts $1,453.32 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $83,363.54 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (12 bills - not listed) $2,159.64 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $85,523.18 SANITATION FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (none) $0.00 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (8 bills - not listed) $1,569.02 TOTAL SANITATION FUND $1,569.02 AIRPORT FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount O’Day Equipment LLC, fuel system $5,756.36 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND $5,756.36 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Karen Brown, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 9
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partly sunny
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Moon PhaSeS ~ DeceMber-January FirSt
17° 25°
partly sunny
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Friday
• JD 630F • JD 930F • JD 925F • Geringhoff 6R Chopping
2.9% FoR 5 yEaRs oR 1.9% FoR 3 yEaRs on aLL usED Hay & CoMBInE EquIPMEnT
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