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Preston hires Public Lanesboro City Council hears report from library Works Director By K aren R eisner

and the Friends of the Library group. jsexton@fillmorecountyjournal.com “Everyone raves about how President of the Library Board, good it looks,” said Allen. Dave Hennessey and Library Johnson said they couldn’t Director, Tara Johnson spoke to have done it without help from the Lanesboro City Council on the city, and that she appreciFebruary 6. They updated the ated their contribution. council on the library remodel- League of Minnesota Cities ing and discussed the use of the Conference library in 2011. Allen recently attended a The library was closed for two League of MN Cities Leaderweeks in January for extensive ship Conference in Brooklyn remodeling, and community Center. She noted that the city members helped out. Accord- is facing a lot of challenges right ing to Johnson, 90 volunteers now with high price tags, such donated 380 hours of time to help move books and shelves so new carpeting could be installed. In 2011, the library had 14,500 visits, and 19,000 items were circulated. as the dam and the water issues. This is an increase from 2010. In “The projected trends are addition, 500 children attended that cities of every size could the children’s programs. be broke by 2015,” said Allen. Hennessey said he wanted to “And cities and local governthank the staff there, especially ment can no longer expect anyJohnson for her hard work with thing from federal or state. We the renovations. have to consider the long-range Council member Ceil Allen consequences of our short-term said the renovation idea started plans.” when they realized they needed Allen has reviewed the new carpeting, and then realized Lanesboro 2020 Plan, which it would be a great opportunity states where Lanesboro would to do even more remodeling. like to be by the year 2020. She They did painting, moved com- proposed the council spend a puters, and lowered the shelves couple of hours outside the regto make things more bright and ular council meeting to reassess open. An open house was held those plans. The council agreed when the library reopened. that would be a good idea. “The Friends of the Library Public Utilities was instrumental in this,” said Council member Joe Allen, noting that they supplied O’Connor said the Public Utilia Nook eReader for a door prize ties Commission is preparing at the open house. to move forward to automatic Allen also praised Johnson for electric and water meters. They coordinating the whole project, will start with the water meters. the community for helping out, O’Connor believes they can By Jade Sexton

recoup the costs of the meters quickly by having accurate readings. He also spoke about the high radium levels in one of the wells, which is not posing any health risks. They received a visit from the MN Rural Water Association to review the situation. They suggested the city put out a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an engineering study. O’Connor also mentioned that Representative Greg Davids was going to be speaking to legislation on February 8 about exempting Lanesboro from historic requirements for renovation of the dam. City Administrator Bobbie Vickerman will be in the Twin Cities at the time and has agreed to testify. The State Historic Preservation Office is requiring the city to use historically accurate materials to repair the dam. This would make it a much more expensive project. Also, Tim Walz’s office in Washington, D.C. is aware of the situation and they are looking for options to give the city some assistance. Whittier Street Assessments Robert Thompson returned to the meeting with a few of the residents affected by the Whittier Street assessments. He said that special assessments are just another way for the city to tax its residents. Mayor Rahn replied, “Or to get projects done.” Thompson argued that the

“Everyone raves about how good it looks,” said Council member Ceil Allen.

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Jim Bakken was selected by the Preston Public Utility to be the new Public Works Director effective January 24. City Administrator Joe Hoffman said they had an excellent candidate pool to choose from. Mayor Kurt Reicks was absent. Licensed Contractors Hoffman updated the council on the Minnesota statute that requires residential contractors to be licensed. Planning and Zoning has directed Hoffman to work with city attorney Dwight Luhmann to draft a “home owner affidavit.” A home owner can do his own construction without a license, but if the home owner acts as the general contractor and hires one or more contractors to do the

work, they must be licensed by the state. Minnesota statute 326B.85 states that “a political subdivision shall not issue a building permit to an unlicensed person who is required to be licensed under sections 326B.802 to 326B.885.” Luhmann explained this is a requirement of every city in the state. The statute is intended to protect the home owner. It does not apply to contractors doing work for a commercial entity. Other Business In Brief •The council approved the hire of Ruth McGarvey as an EMT as recommended by director Ryan Throckmorton. She has volunteered in the past with the Preston Ambulance Service and is taking a refresher class. See PRESTON Page 8 

County ordinance revision likely for excavation of materials and minerals By K aren R eisner

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Much of the discussion at a very busy Fillmore County board meeting on February 7 concerned the current controversy involving sand mining. About a dozen citizens spent most of their morning demonstrating their support for a one year moratorium on silica sand mining and processing. David Williams, Prebble Township, spoke on behalf of Southeastern Minnesotans for Environmental Protection (SEMEP). He suggested the moratorium will allow time for “review and study”

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of the zoning ordinance. He outlined what they felt were the inadequacies of the current zoning ordinance (Section 721) which includes the excavation of materials and minerals. The ordinance does not have listed prohibitions or guidelines for on-site washing or processing of sand. Williams suggested sand mining projects should have ongoing reclamation in a multistaged project. He believes there are inadequate enforcement tools for reclamation. Williams expressed a need for See COUNTY Page 19 

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C ommentary Extremes? By Andrew Kingsley A few weeks ago, Karen Reisner wrote a very good commentary on the impact and importance of a third party candidate. I can really appreciate that she takes the time to use factual and informative means. I feel she was right in many ways, particularly about our Andrew need for influKingsley ences outside of the “two” established parties. However, I do take issue with one of her points. She referred to the “extremes” of both parties controlling the parties. She and the many others who make similar statements are very correct, but they are wrong in insinuating the far left controls the Democrats and the far right controls the Republicans. No true faction of the right is actually represented in government today. The proof is not in what either side says, for they sound very different from one another. Rather, the proof is in how they govern. There is no distinguishable difference. The truth is that the extreme left element of each party controls the parties. It is just obscured by our politicians and the media. They call it “moderate.” I beg any party followers to hear me out. Somehow, they have managed to shift the paradigm of what “moderate” means far to the left of where it was just a couple of decades ago. Many of you who were born and raised as “values Democrats” would actually be far to the right of where the Republicans stand today, if looked at objectively. And conversely, the Republicans govern far to the left of where the Democrats stood not long ago. It is so much simpler than those in power/media cloud it from appearing. For example, if you believe in spending within our means rather than mortgaging our children’s Editorial Cartoon

future, you are far to the right of both parties. For both insist on increasing spending to maintain and grow their power, which directly diminishes ours. If you believe that our elections should provide choices to the people, you are far to the right of both parties. For both take us in the exact same direction, while claiming to be different from one another. If you believe in following the Constitution which permitted the prosperity and greatness we have enjoyed, you are far to the right of both parties. The list goes on and on. The point is, there isn’t any representation of the right or true moderates anymore. I believe most Americans could agree on such things as listed above. There are virtually endless arguments and proof as to why the most limited government with maximum Liberty is what’s best for each and all. But, if there were ever a pertinent argument for our day, it is that we need to stop them from continually dividing us. How could we be so dense as to allow a monopoly of “two” groups that do the exact same thing, to pit us against one another? They are the only ones who benefit from it! We each have a different idea about how things should be done and how our lives should be led. The one thing we all have in common is that we don’t want nor need someone else telling us what to do. If you wish to see an end to our division, than we must put an end to government sticking its nose into every part of our lives. So long as man is allowed to rule over every aspect of men’s lives, hostility and division is sure to exist. As soon as we stop having the ability to tell one another what to do and how to live, we may return to the days when we saw only that which we have in common, in our neighbor’s eyes. So long as you don’t infringe upon another’s Freedom, your life should be yours to live. Only those who fear they could not impose their desires upon others could feasibly be against returning to Liberty for All.

The next time you hear the pundits say, “It’s another attempt by the far right to….” Ask yourself, “What far right?” Who in government even attempts to be moderately right? If the right had any control over the Republicans, we would see massive government cuts whenever the Republicans had control. We see no such thing. Look at the Bush years. Our budgets and debt climbed more and faster than ever before. Our state Republicans are totally unwilling to practice what they preach, too. Obama and his beloved Dems have added more to our debt in three years than all the presidents from George Washington to George H.W. Bush, combined. We can’t even get the Republicans to contain spending, let alone cut any. How can we expect the Dems, who are even further left than them, to do any better? But why won’t even the Republicans who preach fiscal responsibility cut? The white elephant in the room is that all those in power at the state and federal levels are absolutely terrified of cutting back on spending. It is easy for all of us on the outside to see that we cannot afford to keep doing what we’re doing. Our politicians hear it from us all the time and see it for themselves. The difference between them and most of us is that they have actually considered the consequences of cutting spending. Given that they have enslaved such a gigantic portion of us to their government handouts, they know that same faction of people (a majority by now, I’m afraid) would be calling for their heads on sticks once they realized the effect it would have on them. If you think you see anger now, wait until the handouts stop. We’ve become a bunch of spoiled brats who actually think we “deserve” our luxurious lifestyle, whether we earn it or not. The politicians know the anger will be rightfully fixed on them for destroying our wealth, and most importantly, it will cause them to lose elections and therefore their precious power. So what is their solution?

They will just keep spending/“printing” at uncontrollable levels to keep us satisfied enough for now. What’s the price for this? Guaranteed collapse of our financial system. We have moved into unprecedented debt territory, threatening the security of our lives more than any foreign power or terrorists ever could. No amount of optimism can change that this is not just “another bill to be paid,” as some say. Get with reality here! It is not mathematically possible to pay it off anymore. Period. We could make the government’s budget $0 for the next many years and still not even come close to bringing things back within reason. The left (i.e. Dem. and Rep.) believes in big government solving our problems and taking care of us. And that is where we stand today. Everything about our government today exemplifies liberalism. The left has everything it’s been working for, right now. This is what it looks like. And if we continue it, our problems will compound right along with it. The left would deny that they are satisfied with the government today, but that’s because it’s too big for anyone or anything to grasp or control anymore. That is the consequence of “progressivism!” The left forgets that the government can only give us what it first takes from us, and at that only the small remainder of what survives their bureaucracies. The left forgets that government cannot solve our problems, only make them. I fervently believe in many of the socalled humanitarian liberal ideals, but I know with every fiber of my being that government cannot do

Government this week • Monday, Feb. 13, Chatfield City Council, Chatfield City Hall, 7:00 p.m. • Monday, Feb. 13, Rushford City Council, Rushford City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, Feb. 13, Spring Valley City Council, Spring Valley City Hall, 6:00 p.m. • Monday, Feb. 13, Houston City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m. • Monday, Feb. 13, Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7:00 p.m. • Tuesday, Feb. 14, Harmony City Council, Harmony City Hall, 7:00 p.m. • Tuesday, Feb. 14, Fillmore County Commissioners, Fillmore County Courthouse, 9:00 a.m. •Wednesday, Feb. 15, City of Rushford Village, 7pm, Community Center • Monday, Feb. 20, Kingsland School Board, 7:00 p.m. • Monday, Feb. 20, RushfordPeterson School Board, Rushford Computer Room, 6:30 p.m.

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for us what we are unwilling to do for ourselves and each other. If you are not capable of taking care of your neighbor and self, then government isn’t going to be able to do it for you, on your behalf, with only what it takes from you. I believe in compassion towards our fellow man. Many of great faiths and people far wiser than I have taught us that caring for and helping one another is the most important thing in life. But what wise man ever taught what we should take from another? Or that we are entitled to that which another has, solely because they have it and we don’t? We must remember that even the poor in this country have great wealth in comparison to much of the world. Do they then deserve what we “poor” in this country have? My family of five lives well below the “poverty” level in this country. Yet I assure you, we are far from poor. Our focus must shift from taking to giving. Stop lustfully looking to the wealth of others at the expense of yours. Until you have first given all that you can, you are but a hypocrite to take from someone else to do your bidding for you. And if you were to truly give all that you can, you would be one of the first and only since the likes of Jesus to do so. I suspect that would inspire people to give far more than could ever be taken, just as He did. We will always have more to give than what can be taken, for our greatest fortune lies within each of us. That wealth is our only hope.

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Letter about frac mining To the Editor, I would like to publicly express my appreciation to the Fillmore County commissioners for deciding to hold a public hearing on February 28 on issues related to frac sand mining. Whatever the eventual outcome of the process they have initiated, some of the citizens they represent are going to be disappointed. But their decision to move forward with deliberate speed is an example of the kind of leadership we expect from a representative government that tries to balance public and private interests. Far too often, we citizens fail to appreciate the hard work and difficult decisions confronting the people we elect to represent us. So, I offer a simple thank you to all the commissioners. Dennis DeKeyrel Harmony, MN

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Unedited online comments posted in response to: “Harmony City Council discusses Dobie Days issues” See more online comments at fillmorecountyjournal.com. question is,what now is being done to stimulate harmony and to honor those who gave it all or sacrificed so much, besides the occasional free admission to the weekend party, a raise of your glass or a tank of gas at the kwik trip to warrant the continuation of dobie days. If anything, take the “I do it for the vets and the city” out of it...there is nothing wrong with admitting that you do it to throw a big party. doing amazing things forth city or charity. Article comment by: Cory Scrabeck This goes to “Constructive critisism and Sherrie” If either of would like to see what I make, I will be more then happy to take you to my BANK sit down and go over everything.. My number is 507 456 6122.. Then if you would like to take all that profit for yourselves let me promote this event with your checkbooks.. Neither of you have a clue what is put into this event.. Heart or wallet!!!! As for Sherrie not getting in free.. Well your probably not a “VET”. Second there is not a business out there that can MAKE IT by giving away everything for FREE.. Another thing all VETERANS are FREE all weekend all weekend long.. Do I pay people who help me in beer.. Why not? Even if I could pay them, which i cant they wouldn’t take it.. Also I cannot donate money to CHARITIES when there is no profit!! I will

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Article comment by: Erin There is no issue in having a party, who doesn’t love a party. The biggest issue for me is that dogie days was started with the idea to honor our vets. Great attempt the first year with a great ceremony and high hopes of what the flag memorial would look like. Did the people who donated to the memorial get what they expected? Cory, being prior military, you should know the proper flag etiquette. One can clearly see when driving by that the memorial has been neglected in recent years. Like I said, a party is a party...have your fun but try to pass it off like you In response to the dobie days debate, there is no issue in having a party, who doesn’t like a good time. The biggest issue for me is that dogie days was started with the idea to honor our vets. Great attempt the first year with a great ceremony and high hopes of what the flag memorial would look like. First question, did the people who donated to the memorial get what they expected? Where are the dedication plates or care for the flags. Cory,being prior military you should know proper flag etiquette. One can clearly see when driving by that the memorial has been neglected in recent years. Why hasn’t there been a ceremony since the first year? Like I said, a party is a party...have your fun but dont try to pass it off like you are doing amazing things for the city or charity. My last

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leave with this.. This is a private event, and a Fine one at that.. Again my number is 507 456 6122.. Bet you don’t call.. Article comment by: Constructive Criticism This is not like a town festival like Buffalo Days or Western Days. This is held on private property. This is Cory’s private party. Don’t you think the City of Harmony would be more welcoming and collaborate on this if he handled the event differently? He says this is a salute to veterans, but he is exclusive -- only Afghanistan and Iraq. Screw the rest of the veterans. This is just one big party for Cory and his buddies. Heck, his entire security team gets paid in beer. His brochures say “Over 100 Kegs of Beer!” and the primary focus is about the rock bands. Not about the vets. Regarding profits, in Cory’s write-up (http://fillmorecountyjournal.com/ main.asp?SectionID=35&SubSecti onID=122&ArticleID=27515&T M=22864.53) he was talking out of both sides of his mouth. He said, “The first year I contacted Wounded Warrior Project and MACV. I wanted to start an event where a portion of the profits would go to benefit these organizations.” Then, in the same piece that he wrote, he said, “I was asked, at the last council meeting, what I do with all the money. Would anyone else be asked or expected to share this same info?” Cory, tell people how much money was raised at the end of the event and have a ceremony with a photo to let everyone know how much money was donated to an organization such as Wounded Warrior Project and MACV. Regarding this event helping the local businesses, I beg to differ. As one person in this thread of comments said: “Daily trips to kwik trip at $40 or so in ice,water,gas and etc.” Great, why don’t you drop off a check in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, on your way out of town. Kwik Trip may employee a few local people, but Kwik Trip is not local. All profits, period, go out-of-state. Ask around town regarding the “increased business” from this event. Everyone pays to get into camp at Dobie Days, they eat there, they drink there and they sleep there over the entire weekend. A few locals meander home, but the rest stay put and don’t spend money locally like what Cory and his friends say. Lastly, what do you want people to think of Harmony. Is the intent to create “mini-sturgis”?

Online Reader Poll Results With controversy surrounding the annual Dobie Days event held in Harmony, do you feel this event is good for the area? • Yes... 77% • No... 23% Cast your vote online today.

The Fountain Fire Department honored firefighters for their years of service during a retirement party held at the Fountain Community Center on January 14, 2012. Left to right: Mike Tangen served 28 years, Dave Gudmunson served 18 years and Glenn Grabau served 29 years. Paul Gade was not present, but was recognized for his 29 years of service. All retirees were given the gift of a framed print to hang on their wall. Brent Miller (far right), FFD Fire Chief, presented the prints and gave a speech recognizing Mike, Dave, Glenn and Paul for their years of service. Photo by Jason Sethre

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assessments were not fair. He believed that he and the people there with him were assessed for utilities that they did not get. He noted that there were no special assessments on Highway 250 when streetlights were installed. “When you assess for one utility, you have to assess for all of them,” he said. Thompson also spoke about the assessments done at the same time on Maple Drive. Those people were assessed 100 percent of the cost because it was

new construction. The people on Whittier Street were assessed 25 percent of the cost. The project on Maple Drive ended up costing $80 a foot, and the Whittier Street Project was $175 a foot. O’Connor said they were told the work on Whittier Street would be more involved, hence the higher cost. Council member Tom Dybing, who lives on Maple Drive, said they already had storm sewer and water lines when they purchased their lots, and that was included in the value of the lot. “You have to compare apples to apples, Bob,” he said.

Rahn said they had already had the engineer explain the costs to everyone. Allen noted that Thompson had already taken this issue to court, and they already made a decision. She didn’t feel it was their place to go against that. Thompson said he wants the assessment on the utilities to be removed. O’Connor said he would undertake a search to see how other cities assessed their utilities and he would get back to Thompson. “We just want you to be fair about it, that’s all we’re asking,” said Thompson.

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Other Business Mayor Rahn said the Lanesboro LLC has asked the city if they are interested in purchasing the lot where the grocery store is located before they put it on the market. Rahn felt they were not interested, and Council member Keith Eide agreed the city is in no position to purchase a lot right now. At the recommendation of City Employee Andy Drake,

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the council approved the purchase of a new street sweeper for $85,500. The first payment is in the street budget for 2012. A liquor license was approved for the Art Center for 2012. A public hearing will be held on a Small Cities Grant on March 5, 2012 at 5:30, as part of the grant process. Kay Wold was approved for appointment to the library board.

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photos, and information about a variety of sites from Minnesota’s oldest Courthouse to the last Civil War recruiting station. Doug is a freelance photographer and popular public speaker, who has traveled throughout the upper Midwest photographing historic architecture. Over the past seven years he has been working with the Minnesota Historical Society on the popular book series, “Minnesota Byways.”

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Obituaries Paul Denny Paul C. Denny, 78 of Chatfield, died Monday (Feb. 6, 2012) from complications of a lengthy illness with multiple sclerois at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, where he had been a resident since 2006. Paul Carlton Denny was Paul Denny born Jan. 7, 1934, in Chatfield to Carlton and Ellen(Henriksen) Denny. He grew up on the family farm, attended country school and Chatfield H.S., graduating in 1951. He served in the U.S. Army, including duty overseas in Germany. Paul was married on Sept. 21, 1954, at the Pioneer Presbyterian Church in Chatfield to Marilyn Jean Nietz. Following their marriage, the couple lived in Germany until Mr. Denny’s discharge in 1956. They moved to Chatfield, and in 1967 moved to rural Chatfield where they made their home, raised their daughters and lived until 2006.

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Mr. Denny was a life-long electrician employed at Kuntz and Teigen Electric in Stewartville for a number of years. He established Paul Denny Electric in 1980 and with his wife Marilyn handling the book-keeping, they operated their business until 1995, when his health brought on early retirement. Mrs. Denny died on March 23, 2006. Mr. Denny was a past active member of the Chatfield United Methodist Church and was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 22 in Pleasant Grove,Mn. He also was a member of the Chatfield American Legion Post 197 and the National Electricial Benefit Fund. Paul enjoyed riding motorcycle, taveling and drives in the country with Marilyn, following the Minnesota Twins, going to coffee, visiting and time spent with family, especially his grandchidren. Survivors include his daughters Debra(John) Ward of Byron, Minn. and Lynee(Brian) Montgomery of Rochester, Minn.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his sister Judy(Dr. Fred) Roberson of Zumbrota, Minn.; and brother Jack(Debra) Denny of Chatfield, Minn. He was preceded in death by See OBITUARIES Page 9 

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•The city is looking for a suitable location for the DVS motorcycle test area. It is currently on North Street adjacent to the Post Office. Hoffman said this is no longer considered to be an adequate site. The cur-

College News Dean’s List/Honor Rolls •Augsburg College: Kristin Bunge of Preston •Bethel University: Abigail Stocker of Peterson. •UW-LaCrosse: Danielle Kristine Anshus, Hannah R. Hollermann, and Heidi Meyer of Chatfield; Jamie Dylan Mathison of Preston; Bradley Jon Ebner of Rushford; and Brianna Berhow of Spring Valley. •UW- Eau Claire: Megan Blommer, Megan Burfield, Melissa Finley, Brandon Guderian, and Calvin Verdegan of Chatfield; Kasandra Wangen of Lanesboro; and Lucas Johnson of Whalan. •Macalester College: Joel Soma of Harmony. •Minnesota State UniversityMankato: Dakota Johnson of Canton; Levi Olstad and Jordan Teslow of Harmony; Leah Johnson, Kristopher Roppe, and Samuel Storlie of Mabel; Nathan O’Groske of Ostrander; Morgan Mensink of Preston; Makena Jameson of Rushford; Elysia Bires, Brittney Capelle, Aaron Christie, Kindra Hagan, Jacqueline Jorgensen, and Alexander Kvanli, all of Spring Valley, and Jade Schmidt of Wykoff. •MN State College- Southeast Technical: Brayden Jeffrey Hebl, Emily Marie McCabe, and Alysha Marie Olson of Lanesboro; Carly Christine Benson and Patricia Ann Thompson of

Birth Announcement Ravyn Marie Cords Jared and Erin Cords of Rushford, Minn. are proud to announce the arrival of their daughter, Ravyn Marie Cords. Ravyn was born on February 4, 2012. Maternal grandparents are Mark and Dawn Volkman of Winona, Minn. Paternal grandparents are Clark and Mary Ellen Cords of Rushford, Minn.

Engagement Sander-Culbertson Shelista Sander of Lanesboro, Minn. and Jared Culbertson of Lanesboro, Minn. are pleased to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Parents of the groom are Robert Culbertson and Nancy Hall of Lanesboro. Mother of the bride is Julie Ohm of Rochester, Minn. The groom is employed at Mastec. The bride is employed at Maple Leaf Services and Root River Saloon. The couple will be married on February 25, 2012, at the Lanesboro Community Center.

rent lease agreement with DPS Driver and vehicle services runs out in March. •A new mutual aid agreement with Rushford between the two city ambulance services was approved as recommended by Throckmorton. Preston has mutual aid agreements with Rushford, Spring Valley,

Lanesboro, Chatfield, and Harmony. •The city council approved a donation of $100 to the PostProm Committee as it has for the last three years. The PostProm Parties are in the community interest providing a safe late night activity.

Mabel; Mark Andrew Agrimson, Besty Joanne Bossert, and Sheila Renee Meldahl of Peterson; Ricky William Anderson, Jr., Nancy Leah Flatten, Elisabeth Ann Golat, Shawn Duance Hegedorn, Carrie Christine Kelly, and

Samara Eddy McManimon Myers of Rushford; and Barbara Jean Bellman of Wykoff. •Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota: Samantha Gibson of See COLLEGE NEWS Page 14 

The Preston Area Community Foundation recently presented a check in the amount of $1000 to the Commonweal Theater. The proceeds were used to underwrite the Free Fillmore County Nights at the theater in 2011. This program allowed for over 140 residents of the Preston area to attend one of five different performances at the theater for free in 2011. This grant allows for the Foundation to further its mission of supporting programs and projects that improve the quality of life and build a stronger community for the greater Preston area. Shown in the picture is Charles Aug, the treasurer for the Preston Area Community Foundation and Hal Cropp, the Executive Director of the Commonweal Theater. Photo submitted

Fillmore County Church Directory A rendahl Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875-2477 Assembly Of God Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church ………………… Fri. - 8 : 30am & Sat. - 5 : 00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church ………………………… Sundays - 10 : 45am & 6 : 00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church …………………… Sundays - 8 : 00am & 10 : 00am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ ………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist …………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St N W, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 Christian Science Ser vices …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Elstad Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church ……………… Sat. - 5 : 00pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church ……………… Sundays - 8 : 30am & 10 : 30am 19127 County 8, Wykof f, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am & 6 : 00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840 First Baptist Church-Preston …………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am & 7: 00pm 108 Chatf ield Ave N W, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765- 4960 First English Lutheran Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland ………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318 First Presby terian Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran …………………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church ………………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4456 Garness Trinity Lutheran …………………………………… Sundays - 11: 00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905 Grace Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875-2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church ………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am & 10 : 30am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2546 Harmony United Methodist Church ………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henry town Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Prairie Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 43265 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church ……………… Special Occassions Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545-2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 254 Main St S, Wykof f, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church ……………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Mabel First Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293 Mabel United Methodist Church …………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296 Nativity Catholic Church … Sun. (1st & 2nd) - 8 : 45am & (3rd & 4th) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 New Life Victory Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 440 2nd Ave SE, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3525 Newburg United Methodist Church ……………………………………………… 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43 ; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran ……………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875-2460 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church ……………… Sundays - 8 : 00am & 10 : 30am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875-2460 Pioneer Presby terian Church ………………………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church …………………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2503 R iver Of Life Regional Church …………………………………………………… 220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853 Root Prairie Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4455 Root R iver Church of the Brethren ………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765- 4772 Root R iver Community Church ……………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074 Rushford Lutheran Church …………………… Sat. - 5 : 30pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 101 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7152 Satersdahl Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 21447 Co. Rd. 30, Rural Harmony, MN Scheie Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5680 St Columban Church …………………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 408 Preston St N W # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 St Ignatius Catholic Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 213 W Franklin St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7565 St John’s Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 241 Line St S, Wykof f, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296 St John’s Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 31497 Highway 43, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2585 St Joseph’s Catholic Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257 St Mark ’s Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111 St Marys Catholic Church ………………… Sat. - 5 : 00pm & Sun. - 11: 00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthews Episcopal Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923-1219 (507) 867-3707 St Matthew’s Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am Harmony, MN 55939 (Granger) (507) 772- 4474 St Olaf Catholic Church … Sun. (1st & 2nd) - 10 :30am & (3rd & 4th) - 8 : 45am 114 N Locust, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5268 St Patrick ’s Church Hall ……………………………………… Sundays - 8 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church ………………… Sun. - 10 : 00am & Wed. - 7: 00pm 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul’s Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am Harmony, MN 55939 (Big Springs) (507) 886-8175 Sumner Center United Methodist Church ………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 9 miles N. of Spring Valley on Co. Rd. 1 (507) 378- 4801 The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints ………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 21257 US Hwy 52 South Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765- 4551 Trinity Fellowship ELCA …………………………………… Sundays - 11: 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211 Trinity Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 204 South St, Ostrander, MN 55961 (507) 657-2203 Union Prairie Lutheran ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3363 United Methodist Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 236 Gold St S, Wykof f, MN 55990 (507) 352- 4136 Valley Christian Center ……………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 W halan Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398

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his wife Marilyn and his parents. The funeral service for Paul C. Denny, 78, of Chatfield, Minn. was on Friday (Feb. 10, 2012) at GriffinGray F.H. in Stewartville with Rev. Amanda Larson officiating. Burial was in Orion Center Cemetery in rural Chatfield, Minn. Arrangements were with Griffin-Gray F.H. in Stewartville. Virgil Kulsrud Virgil Everett Kulsrud, 89, died Friday January 20, 2012, at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, where he had lived for the past eight months. He was born on March 20, 1922, in rural Lanesboro, attended area schools, and graduated from Preston High School in 1941. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific between 1945 and 1947. On June 20, 1950, he married Muriel Evenson in Lanesboro. The couple lived in Lanesboro for 10 years, moved to rural Lanesboro in 1960 and lived there for 33 years, then lived in Preston until 2011. Mr. Kulsrud was a farmer. Among some of his other jobs, he was a school-bus driver, worked for Standard Oil, worked at Lanesboro Lumber, was a can-milk hauler, worked at Allen’s grocery and locker, and sold Asgrow Seed. He was the janitor at Union Prairie Church for 20 years, was the church treasurer and a member of the church council. He also served on the cemetery board and was a member of the Lanesboro Creamery Board. He enjoyed watching all kinds of sports, especially harness racing. Mr. Kulsrud is survived by his wife; two daughters, Jeanette (Danny) Serfling of Preston, and Virginia Kulsrud of Rochester; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Helen Klingsporn and Kathleen Barry, both of Rochester. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and five sisters. The funeral for Virgil Kulsrud was Monday January 23, 2012, at Union Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Lanesboro with the Rev. Paul Thompson officiating. Burial was in Union Prairie Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Riley Funeral Home. Susan Jo Myers Susan Jo Myers, born to Robert and Margaret Blakely March 24, 1945, in Memphis, Tennessee, died Monday, January 30, 2012 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Susan married Gerald Myers August 1, 1963. They spent most of their time living in Etna and Spring Valley, Minnesota. They moved to Kellogg, Minnesota in 2002. Susan loved to spend time with family and friends. She enjoyed long talks with her children and Susan Jo Myers grandchildren. Susan is survived by her husband Gerald Myers; four sons, Michael, Samuel (Amy), William, Robert (Michelle) and one daughter, Marla Kyellsen; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild; two brothers, Jim, Robert, and sister Peggy; also nieces

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and nephews. A celebration of life party will be March 24, 2012, at the Spring Valley Community Center from 2-6 p.m. Cards may be mailed to Gerald Myers, 12812 598th St., Kellogg, MN 55945. Glen Curtis Raaen Glen Curtis Raaen, age 79, of rural Lanesboro, Minn., died Thursday morning, February 2, 2012, at his farm home after a year battle with pancreatic cancer. Glen was born October 23, 1931, in a log cabin near Peterson, Minn., the son of Gilmer and Cora (Fossom) Raaen. After attending country school he stayed home and farmed until he was drafted into the US Army in 1955. He was stationed in Korea for 15 months with the 3rd Infantry. Upon his return home in 1956 he resumed farming. On December 18, 1965, he married Helen J. Hongerholt at Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson. He has farmed for over 50 years, the majority of those years with his wife and later with his wife and sons. Glen was a faithful member of Christ Lutheran Church in Preston for the past 43 years. He enjoyed participating in Sunday service and ushering each January for 35 years. He took pride in farming the land and milking dairy cows to earn a living. After he became ill in January 2011, he was forced to retire. He treasured his wife, children and grandchildren and enjoyed non-materialistic living. Glen also thought fondly of neighbors/friends and looked forward to visits with them. Glen is survived by his wife, Helen J. Raaen; one daughter, Lisa (Lance) Armstrong of rural Lanesboro; two sons, Keith Raaen of rural Lanesboro and Kurt (Tracy) Raaen of Preston; grandchildren, Lane and Larissa Armstrong, Tyler, Taryn and Tori Raeen and Samantha Hermanson; two sisters, Donna (Milford) Olson of Peterson and Betty Livingood of Wykoff; one brother, LuVerne (Joyce) Raaen of Mabel; two aunts, Olive Peterson of Peterson and Christina Mickelson of Harmony; and twentyeight nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Shirley (Ervin) Rye of Rushford. The funeral was Saturday, February 4, 2012, at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston with Rev. Dave Jore officiating. Burial with military graveside rites was in the Hongerholt Cemetery in rural Peterson. William Schmoll William “Billy” Schmoll, 25, of rural Spring Valley, MN died Thurs-

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day (February 2, 2012) of injuries suffered in an auto accident on Hwy 63, south of Spring Valley. William Eugene Schmoll was born March 30, 1986, in Kodiak Island, Alaska to Kevin and Monica (Mahon) Schmoll. He William moved with his Schmoll family at the age of six months to Stewartville, Minn. where he grew up, attended school, and graduated from Stewartville H.S. He was employed in construction for a short time and then was employed at Valley Design in Fountain, Minn. for a number of years, currently as a machinist. Bill enjoyed reading about and studying history, fishing, riding motorcycle, watching movies, and playing X Box. He enjoyed making people laugh, and was always pulling pranks on friends and family. He loved all his family and especially enjoyed being a grandson and uncle to his many neices and nephews. Survivors include his mother, Monica Hammill of rural Spring Valley; his father, Kevin Schmoll of Rochester, Minn.; four sisters, Kristine(John)Spillers and Brienne of Mankato, Minn.; Danielle (Kirby Dudley) Schmoll and Graesyn of Eagle Lake, Minn.; Nancy (Brian) Paul and Kara, Sari, Elle, Abi, Caed and Zanna of Indianapolis, Ind.; Mandy Sample and Dylan, Nathan and Caleb of University Park, Ia.; significant other Teresa Pruitt, and their daughter MaKayla of rural Spring Valley; his grandmothers, Darlene Mahon of Rochester and Adaline Ramsey of Humansville, Mo.; and step-grandmother, Barbara Mahon of Stewartville; his paternal grandfather, Wilbur Schmoll of Ostrander, Minn.; step-siblings, Josh Hammill and Kiersten of Racine, Minn.; Kayla Hammill (Jared Kraetsch) and Kameran of Stewartville; Kristy Hammill (Adam Fretty) and Madalynn and Tayte of Chester, Minn. and Taylor Hammill (Trevor Lange) and Hailey and Carter of Preston, Minn. Bill was preceded in death by his sister, Heather Schmoll, step-dad Gerald Hammill, and grandfathers William Mahon and Ken Ramsey. The funeral service for William Schmoll was on Monday (February 6, 2012) at the United Methodist Church in Stewartville, Minn. with Rev. Brian Brinker and Andrea Brinker officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery in Stewartville. Arrangements were with GriffinGray F.H. in Stewartville.

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St. Mark was chartered as a member Congregation of the Lutheran ChurchMissouri Synod on July 15th, 1951. The Congregation was founded by members of St. John Lutheran Church in Hart who desired to establish a Missouri Synod Congregation in the City of Rushford. The Congregation was formed under the pastoral leadership of Rev. Herman Brauer, who was serving as the pastor of St. John in Hart. Originally established as a daughter/sister Congregation of St. John, Rev. Brauer began to serve the dual-parish of St. John and St. Mark as its first Called pastor, from 1949-1953. St. John and St. Mark continued as a dual-parish until 1980. St. Mark began its Congregational life long before it had an established church building. For the first 15 years, the members worshipped at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Rushford. Baptisms, Confirmations, Weddings, Funerals, and other events were sometimes conducted at St. Mark’s mother/sister Congregation of St. John in Hart. In 1963, the Congregation purchased a tract of land in the City of Rushford. In 1966, St. Mark broke-ground for the construction of its current Church building, located at 104 East North Street, just east of State Highway 43 in Rushford. The present Church building was dedicated on November 20, 1966. St. Mark’s current and long-serving organist, Mr. Roger Olson, served as the architect for the Parsonage/Classroom addition, which was completed in 1997. St. Mark has been served by many faithful pastors during its 61-year history. Following the foundational work of Rev. Herman Brauer ✞, St. Mark was then served by the following pastors: Rev. Edwin Friederich ✞, 1953-1964; Rev. Phillip Hanson, 1966-1969; Rev. Keith Bender ✞, 1970-1973; Rev. Arthur Yunker, 19731978; Rev. Jon A. Ahoyt, 1979-1980; Rev. Armin Deye ✞, 1981-1986; Rev. Eldon Bahn ✞, 1986-1994; Rev. William E. Mueller, 1994-2003; Rev. Douglas Heuiser, 2003-2005; Rev. Fred Buth and Rev. Dr. David Preuss (Vacancy, 2006-7). Rev. Merlin E. Stephan has been serving at St. Mark since August 12th, 2007. In the hectic days following the Rush Creek Flood of August 19, 2007, St. Mark Lutheran Church partnered with Lutheran Social Services/Lutheran Disaster Relief of Minnesota to establish a Volunteer dormitory for flood recovery workers. “Camp St. Mark” was quickly constructed and opened on November 29, 2007. During its 14 months of operation, “Camp St. Mark” hosted over 2,000 volunteers from 17 different states, providing them with comfortable mattresses and bunks, hot showers, a laundry, internet access, and three hot meals per day. Dormitories were established in the Church basement that could house up to 14 women, and in the Parsonage basement that could house up to 16 men. “Camp St. Mark” was closed on December 21, 2008 after the need to house and feed volunteers was completed. St. Mark Lutheran Church continues to serve her Lord by engaging her members in a faithful Word and Sacrament ministry that is firmly-rooted in the Inerrant, Inspired Truth of Holy Scripture. The Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, Catechism Class, Adult Bible Classes, and the Lutheran Women for Christ/Lutheran Women’s Missionary League are vital components of Congregational life. St. Mark continues to serve the Citizens of Rushford through its Little Lambs PreSchool. Little Lambs was established on September 17, 2002, and is currently in

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, February 13, 2012

Fillmore County Sports Quadruple-Double!

For the Cougar’s, their 1,000-point man Steve Smith was effective (16 R-P victory 65-31 over the winless points, 10 rebounds), just not effecBy Paul Trende It doesn’t happen very often. It Falcons. R-P is 5-12 in the 3-Riv- tive enough. He did move into 3rd place all-time for M-C in scoring takes a lot of effort. It takes a lot of ers, 7-15 overall. (surpassing Matt Garness, 1128). Passing Clinic, Shooting Clinic overall skills. Not much else needs to be said. The numbers speak Good passing leads to open Jacoby Bigalk added 12 for M-C. for themselves. Versus Wabasha- looks, better shots, and more makes. The team’s combined for just 20 Kellogg, R-P senior forward Kenzie Lanesboro’s boys did the first and TO’s. “Under Pressure” Lind scored 18 points, grabbed 14 got the later three against Mabelrebounds, dished out 12 assists, and Canton. A summation of the con- In 1981, Queen/David Bowie collected 13 steals for the ultra-rare test could also be, ‘Hanson’s Half, collaborated on a hit song called quadruple double. Just how rare? Burros Game.’ Lanesboro’s senior “Under Pressure” (made more It’s the 15th in Minnesota state girl’s 1,000-point guy Braden Hanson famous when Vanilla Ice sampled basketball history. There have been was unconscious out of the gate. it for “Ice Ice Baby”). The song just four in boy’s history. She’s the He made five threes and scored should’ve been pumped into St. only Fillmore County player ever 22 points in the first 18 minutes, Charles’ locker room before their to have done so (Spring Grove’s putting a foot to M-C’s neck (40- boys’ contest with Kingsland, at Cassie Glasrud achieved the feat in 20 Burros at the half). The Coug’s halftime, and maybe afterwards. It 1997). It was a good sight to see wouldn’t so much as threaten. The made clear the thesis of the night. for Trojan fans (already used to G Burros passing and shooting was The 4th place Saints (9-5, 13-5) Kendra Crawford in street clothes). too effective. They assisted 24 of 27 got a steady diet of half-court ball A couple nights earlier, Kenzie FG’s, made 17 of 40 trifectas (43 pressure from the Knight’s quickmissed most of the 2nd half versus percent), and shot not quite 50 per- limbed backcourt duo of Tanner Chatfield after bumping her head cent from the field. They defended Lange and Sam Eberle. It hindered on the floor. She’s obvious healthy. 3rd place in the SEC with a 74-48 SC from getting the rock to their Her rare feat, plus Amy Todd (20 victory. In addition to Hanson’s big weapon (6’5” Will Swiggum; points, 13 rebounds), plus Cody 29, Erik Peterson got 15 (all from 20 PPG). Turnovers were forced, Manfull (career-high 17), equaled deep), and Kole Ruud added 12. 26 for the game, 18 in the 2nd 5:00 pm til Close half. The Knights got into the open court. They scored 12 of the games final 16 points, winning the game by a final of 54-44. Lange had 16 points and 7 steals, Eberle 14 and 8 steals. Aaron Leistikow had 24 and 11. The Saints had a season low point total. Swiggum was twelve below his average. Tuesday, February 14, Wholly Upset 5-8:00pm It’s now safe to say 3-Rivers boys’ Located in downtown Sirloin Steak and Grilled Shrimp Dinner teams don’t fear Plainview-ElginLanesboro Millville anymore. On January or 467-1050 17, PEM lost its first league game Homemade Chicken Cordon Bleu Dinner (Caledonia) since February 19, Includes Soup or Salad and Dessert to Share Gift CertifiCates 2008 (Caledonia). Between was a available string of 72 straight wins (three 20-0 $38/couple seasons) in conference play. They started a new string after losing, but www.pedalpusherscafe.com it ended after just three games. 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Class Exercise Classes: Both Zumba (meets Tuesdays 10% discount for three more years. DATE: ThursFor the first time ever, Chatfield from 7:15-8:15pm) and Intro to Turbo Kick (meets day, May 10. Call Comm. Ed. office for more info. defeated, upset, the consolidated Wednesdays from 7-8pm) are in mid-session. If you Free Adult Learning Services: The SE MN Adult Basic Education Consortium offers free job seeking P-E-M, 53-51. In a December are interested in these classes, contact Community services, free basic literacy help, free GED Prepameeting, PEM won 85-51. Gopher Education. ECFE also offers Hall Walking. Estate Planning 101 (Estate Planning For Ev- ration classes, free English literacy assistance, free coach Tom Bance, “our crowd was basic computer training, and even free one-on-one eryone): The class will cover most things you need into the game the whole night and confidential tutoring. Call Comm. 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DATE: Mondays Feb. 27 please conact us to make sure you are on our early in league, 7-12 overall. - April 2 (no class March 5) 7 pm, Fee: $5 childhood mailing list. Burros, ‘Canes, Overtime, Straw Bale Gardening: Grow a garden in less time, Lille By Preschool: Information about preschool with less space, without a shovel, wedding, or soil at for 3-5 year olds for next school year will be avail Part Doux all! DATE: Wed., April 4, 6:30-9:30, Fee: $30 The first time they met, it took able in March. If you are interested in preschool, Build Your Own Rain Barrel: This class will teach please contact us to make sure you are on our extra time. Part two was no differyou how to build your own rain barrel with a live early childhood mailing list. ent, only it was. With 2nd place demonstration. DATE: Saturday, April 14, 10 am. School Age Child Care (Kid’s Club): Kids’ Club Fee: $3 or $5 for both classes. in the SEC on the line, Lanesboro currently has openings for 4 yr olds through 5th R-P Comm. 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scored 9 of his 27 in the extra period. Ruud added 16 and Cory Strom 12. Lundberg (27), Josh Vix (18), and Troy Sires (10) paced Houston. Both squads, Lanesboro 11-2 (12-6), Houston 10-2 (14-4), are behind Spring Grove (12-0, 15-2) in the SEC. BBB 01-31 •Chatfield 59, #9 in A R-P 73 (R-P: Trent Vix 24 pts (six 3’s) and five assists; Nick Thompson 15; Nate Kingsley 11. C: N. Skare 14 (four 3’s); Josh Bernard 12; J. Neis 11; Jake Peterson 10. Half: R-P 43, Chat 34) •Lewiston-Altura 63, Fillmore Central 32 (FC: Tyler Eickhoff 9 pts and 7 rebs. L-A: Josh Ehlenfeldt 20 (17 in 1st half); Matt Burfeind 10. Two Falcons starters were benched for receiving T’s) See SPORTS Page 13 

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Fillmore County Sports •FC 34, D-E 52 (FC: Ryan guys combine to hit 16 3’s. They Baker 8. D-E: Nate Vang 16. Fal- led 44-21 at halftime. They are Continued from Page 12 cons are 4-11, 7-12) 11-2, 12-6 (2nd place tie)) •PEM 57, Kingsland 54 (K: S. •Kee (Lansing Iowa) 61, M-C •M-C 49, Glenville-Emmons 34 Eberle 18; Spencer Klevan 16; T. 53 (M-C: S. Smith 18 pts & 8 (M-C: S. Smith 23 pts & 16 rebs; Lange 11. PEM: four in double rebs; J. Bigalk 10 pts, 5 rebs, 5 ass; team had two 1st half TO’s (led figures. Knights led 35-31 at half. Justin Ward 9 pts, 6 rebs, 4 ass (off 31-22). G-E: Wyatt Madson 17; A King win would’ve tied them for bench). K: Dillon Hogan 19; Zach 3 of 24 from 3 as a team. Coug’s 1st in the 3-Rivers) Larson 16; Jack Jannett 15. Kee led (8-4, 9-9) are 4th in SEC behind •Hope Lutheran 48, M-C 57 32-24 at halftime. Coug’s led 49-44 SG, Houston, and Lanesboro) (M-C: S. Smith 23 pts and 12 rebs; around the 5:00 mark. A 13-0 Kee •Stewartville 56, Kingsland 67 Noah Manning 12 pts, 11 rebs, run got them in the lead (57-49) (K: T. Lange 22 pts, 7 assists, 5 and four assists (off the bench). for good. TO’s: M-C 24, Kee 14) stls; S. Klevan 12 pts and 8 rebs; HL: Jason Klug 17; Caleb Forst 14. •#9 in A R-P 61, W-K 50 (R-P: S. Eberle 11 pts and rebs; Devin HL started the game 25-14, but an N. Thompson 23 pts, 8 rebs, 5 stls; Pokorney 10. S: Will Gisler 24 pts 18-2 run gave M-C 32-27 halftime T. Vix 16. W-K: Matt Meyer 19. and 10 rebs. Halftime: King 38, lead. In the final 3:00, M-C had Trojans are 12-4, 15-4. They’re Stewie 20. Knights (11-3, 13-6) 7-0 run to expand on a 47-44 lead alone in 3rd place (12-4, 15-4) are 2nd in 3-Rivers behind PEM, and ice the game) behind PEM (12-2, 14-6) and ahead of R-P). •LeRoy-Ostrander 42, Lanesboro Kingsland (11-3, 13-6)) GBB 75 (L: B. Hanson 15 pts and 8 rebs; 02-03 01-30 K. Ruud 13 (4-4 from deep); Joey •Schaeffer AcademySouthern 53, •Lanesboro 49, L-A 75 (L: Bryn O’Koren 12; C. Strom/E. Peterson Lanesboro 63 (L: B. Hanson 18; Harmon/Paige Hungerholt 9 pts 507 and 6 rebs each. L-A: Jenny Mundt 11 each) C. Strom 14 (all in 2nd half). SA: 02-02 Nate Hanson 16. Burros had six 26; Raelynn Speltz 20 pts & 10 ass. Burros made 7 of 14 3’s but had 24 TO’s) •Kingsland 52, Southland 64 (K: Nicole Swanson 13 pts and 6 rebs; Cheyenne Losey 12; McKayla Pruter 10 pts and nine assists; Lindsay Tart 10. S: Jana Schammel 24; Kelli Smith 12. Rebels led by 10 at half. Knights got to within four with 6:00 left, but no closer. 3’s: King 2-11, South 6-13. FT’s: King 8-13, South 16-26) •SA 38, M-C 34 (M-C: Christy Welscher 11 pts and 11 rebs; Lydia Geving 7 pts and 10 rebs. SA: Nicole Arpin 21. M-C: 1-17 3’s. We are pleased to announce we FT’s: SA 11-19, M-C 3-8. Coug’s now sell & service won in December 50-15) Boss & Snowdogg Snow Plows. 01-31 We have a selection of new and used •R-P 35, Chatfield 59 (C: MaKand we are an authorized dealer TRAILER SALES & SERVICE, Inc. trailers enzie Miller 16 pts and 5 rebs; for Wilson, Kiefer Industrial, Road 507-886-4600 King, Alum Line, and Pacesetter Sarah Costello 10 pts. R-P: A. 70 4th Street NW • Harmony MN trailers. We also provide service work Todd 12 pts and 8 rebs; already ironsidetrailersales.net when your trailer needs a tune up. without Kendra Crawford, K. Lind 1 block West of Kwik Trip next to Solberg Welding sat most of the 2nd half (head). Gophers won in Dec. 49-48). •FC 41, L-A 52 (FC: Morgan Malley 16 all in 1st half (7-10 See us for all your trailer sale and service needs! FG’s); Alex Peterson 8 pts and 13 rebs. L-A: Natalie Kalmes 18; J. Mundt 16; R. Speltz 10. After leading 29-28 at half, Falcons got out-scored 24-12 in 2nd) Owned by Dennis Solberg of Solberg Welding 507-886-4602 •PEM 37, Kingsland 43 (K: N. Swanson 12 pts and 7 rebs. PEM: Hayley Rau 13. Knights snap 3-game slide) •HL 49, M-C 45 (M-C: C. Welscher 15 pts and 11 rebs; Lydia Geving 12; Carly McCabe 10. HL: Dakota Ellinghuysen 15. Geving (fouls) and Ellinghuysen (injury) sat late in 2nd half. M-C missed front end of 1-and-1 down two with 0:10 left. HL was fouled, made both for final score. FT’s: M-C 5-11, HL 14-27) •Lanesboro 32, #5 in A Spring Master Plumber Grove 79 (SG: Richell Mehus 21 pts; Taylor Elton 16 pts) Jeff Jewett 02-02 •PEM 37, Chatfield 57 (C: Erin Kammer 13 (all in 1st half); S. Costello 10 pts, 8 stls, 4 assists; M. Miller 10 pts, 8 rebs and 6 stls; Traci McDonald 10. Gophers jumped out 21-6 and never looked back. They (11-3, 14-6) are still tied for 2nd place in 3-Rivers with Caledonia (12-3, 15-7) behind D-E Harmony, MN 55939 • 507-886-2323 (13-2, 18-4) & Southland (13-2, Hrs: Mon-Fri 7:30am-6:30pm; Sat. 8am-5pm; Sun. 11am-2pm 17-2)) Shop online 24 hours a day at www.kingsleymercantile.com

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•FC 38, D-E 76 (FC: A. Peterson 10 pts and 6 rebs; M. Malley 12. D-E: Sarah Pease 18. Falcons are 2-12) •Kingsland 49, St. Charles 50 (K: C. Losey 12 pts; Lizzie Tart 10. SC: Leah Putzier 16. Saint Cloe Spaeth hit a shot with 0:08 to go to give SC lead. A subsequent King 3 was no good. Knights won previous two meetings) 02-03 •G-E 15, M-C 39 (M-C: C. McCabe 10. Cougars led 29-2 at halftime. They are 4-10, 5-14) •SA 30, Lanesboro 51 (L: Bailey Gartner 12 (all in 2nd half); Alisa Warnes 11. SA: Melanie Murray 13. Burros led 23-8 at break. They (9-5, 10-12) are in 4th behind SG (15-0, 20-3), L-O (13-1, 16-5), and L/P (10-4, 13-6) in SEC) 02-04 •Stewartville 65, Kingsland 47 (K: C. Losey 17 pts and 12 rebs; Lind. Tart 17 pts (5 threes). S: four in double figures led by Katie Bauman’s 15. King is 6-8, 10-12)) Wrestling 02-02

•GMLOK 58, La Crescent 15 02-03 •PEM 32, LARP 31 (LARP wins: Josh Doerr (106) pin, Justin Doerr (126) 4-2 dec., Calvin Doerr (132) 8-4 dec., Jordan Theede (145) pin, Chris Boehmke (152) forfeit, Dylan DePestal (170) 8-0 maj. dec., and John Heim (220) 4-1 dec. LARP led 28-17 heading to 182) 02-04 •Pine Island Invite (GMLOK finished 6th of 10; FCLMC wasn’t in team competition. 2nd place: Noah Schlee (126) GMLOK, Niko Anderson (160) FCLMC, Monty Holm (170) FCLMC, and Perry Stejskal (182) GMLOK. 3rd place: Connor Hanson (126) FCLMC & Tom Henry (152) FCLMC) •WEM/JWP Mike Fasnacht Memorial Tourney (Chatfield took 2nd of 8. 1st place: Justin Viss (195) and Cody Wrubel (220). 2nd place: Hank Friederichs (106), A.J. Riley (120), Harvey Friederichs (126), and Alex Haffner (132). 3rd place: Nick Haffner (160), Matt Salerno (170), and Sam Fryer (285)).

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Preston. •Riverland Community College: Matthew Gatzke, Matthew Lindstrom, and Chris Morem, all of Harmony; Sara Boland, Spencer Hovey, and Jamie Thomas, all of Preston; Justin Buchholtz, Amelia Cronk, and Scott Holland, all of Spring Valley. •Iowa State University: Amanda Jo Griffin and Kelsie Lynn Haffner of Chatfield; Hannah Elizabeth Craven of Fountain; Casey John Ristau of Preston; and Jessica Jean Oeltjen of Spring Valley. •UM- Duluth: Eric C. Thorson and Brandon Vogen of Chatfield;

Monday, February 13, 2012 Hennesy-Barnes, and April Royet, all of Lanesboro; Amy Ferguson, Ryan Grant, Jacob Hamlin, Stacy McGarry, Alana Roe, Joshua Sloan, Derek Soltau, and Kristine Tucke, all of LeRoy; Kristina Nolte, and Cassandra Olson, all of Mabel; Elijah Crosely, Ethan Merkel, Mark Mills, and Lucy Pitzen, all of Ostrander; Anthony Boland, Allison Braaten, Delhon Braaten, Katelin Easley, Katelyn Melver, Ashley Olson, Miranda Puffet, Hope Rothering, Kelsey Sauer, and Kyle Smith, all of Preston; Benjamin Krage, Carrie Reps, and Leah Snyder of Rushford; Lisa Earley, Kathleen Roberts, and Carol Thorson, all of Wykoff.

Jacob Harder of Spring Valley. •Northwestern College: Rebecca Lokker of Preston. •South Central College: Breanna D. Gossman of Preston •College of St. Scholastica: Melissa Smith of Rushford. •University of Minnesota: Cassandra K. Hagness of Chatfield. •Rochester Community and Technical College: Ariana Chapman, Corey Hamann, Hayley Larson, Caleb Rain, and Susanna Theede, all of Fountain; Kelsey Fischer, Kelli Krenzke, Autumn Moe, Ashley Mueller, Toby Nelson, and Derek Pfremmer, all of Harmony; Jael Bierman, John Dollar, Colin

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restrictions on water consumption for any processing of the sand. He suggested there are not sufficient funds to cover the repair and maintenance of roads that will be used to haul sand. He cited restrictions for subdivisions which require an abutment to a hard surfaced road. Williams spoke of an “aggregate production tax” as a way to cover the maintenance costs of county and township roads being used for the heavy truck traffic. Finally, Williams suggested that the zoning ordinance be revised to restrict the concentration of mining projects in any one area of the county. He noted this restriction would be similar to current restrictions on the number of residences located in the Ag District. Other suggested restrictions to be considered included the areas of the Decorah Shale Overlay District and in Bluff Impact Zones. Williams concluded saying the county has regulated all kinds of impacts on the Ag District and it “needs to regulate large, industrialized silica sand mining.” Loni Kemp, Canton, who has worked in the field of environmental policy and who is a consultant on environmental issues, noted “frac” sand is used in the fracturing process in the produc-

tion of natural gas and oil. She explained that counties in Wisconsin have seen a rapid escalation of the sand mines ,which has overwhelmed these counties. Kemp encouraged the passage of a moratorium by Fillmore County to allow for study and preparation. Three counties including Goodhue, Wabasha, and Winona have put moratoriums into place, and Houston is considering a moratorium. She added that other concerns to be addressed include blasting, underground mining, and the chemicals that would be used to clean sand. Kemp insisted that a “moratorium is a tool.” She said when the data comes in from two Environmental Assessment Worksheets (EAW), the county will have to decide if they are complete or if an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) should be triggered. Public Hearing Set After more discussion on the sand mining issue by Zoning Administrator Chris Graves and the commissioners, a motion was approved to establish a committee that will look at the county ordinance, Section 721. The committee will include two commissioners ( Duane Bakke and Tom Kaase), two planning commission members, one township officer, Chris Graves, Donna Rasmussen (SWCD), County Attorney Brett Corson, High-

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way Engineer John Grindeland, was in favor of establishing the materials and information already and County Coordinator Karen committee to recommend revi- gathered. Graves suggested the sions to the ordinance using the Brown. See COUNTY Page 21  A public hearing on a possible moratorium was set for February 28 at 1:00 p.m. Graves said people are concerned about processing, washing, blasting, and screening effects On Monday, February 20, 2012, the Fillmore County Journal will be publishing a special section titled “Cute Kids of Fillmore County,” celebrating the excitement on air quality. He said he is and energy sparked by the birth of all of the children in Fillmore County. more geared toward changing This section will recognize all of our little ones in Fillmore County with the ordinance which could limit pictures of newborns up to two years of age for anyone who submits a photo for processing, require the sand be publication in Fillmore County. In addition, we will be conducting a drawing for a $100 savings bond, a $50 savings bond and a $25 savings bond for three kept moist, and limit the acreage lucky children. Along with photos of children, our newspaper will be dedicating of a particular project than on content relating to parents of young children. a moratorium. Issues related to Parents can submit their child’s photo completely free of charge. Along with the photo, please include the child’s name, both parents’ names, address, city, water are regulated by the DNR, state and zip code -- AND please include your phone number so we can contact however, the county could be you if you are one of the drawing winners. No photos taken by a professional photographer may be submitted by any parents without the written consent of stricter. Commissioner Bakke copyright release for publication in the Fillmore County Journal. noted the county would need a The deadline for submitting photos is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012. basis to be more restrictive than the DNR. Bakke said water is The publication date is Monday, Feb. 20, 2012. already being used for processing, saying we need to study what is going on today. He conceded that the proposals are bigger than what we have now and so that makes it different. Graves said, in his opinion, if road restrictions are met, there shouldn’t be too many issues as there already is substantial heavy traffic from rock quarries. Commissioner Randy Dahl suggested the committee look at all kinds of mining, not just sand mining. Graves explained several counties are already gathering information and a study by this county during a moratorium would be a duplication of the work. He

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Sue’s Muse By Sue Ommen For the Love of Books I have had a long-standing love affair with books. My mother was an avid reader and encouraged our forays into the world of books at a very young age. I have a distinct picture of my grandfather reading to my two older siblings and I from a very worn copy of Hans Christian Anderson. My grandpa Jensen emigrated as a young man from Fyn, Denmark, the birthplace of Hans Christian Anderson, and I have often wondered if he had a similar book of fairytales read to him as a child. At Catholic school, I worked my way through their slim library of biographies. When old enough to peddle the 3 miles to the Glen Lake

library, in the middle of a country landscape, I discovered a whole new world. I read the Betsy, Tacy and Tib books by Maud Hart Lovelace, set in Mankato, Minnesota, Laura Ingalls Wilder novels from the midwest and sci-fi in Madeline L’engle’s A Wrinkle In Time, working my way through all the books that sparked an interest. As a self-confessed bookworm, my mother would uncover the flashlight held under my sheets in the middle of the night, a habit she had practiced in her youth. Later, during the teen years, she encouraged me to read Rifles For Watie by Harold Keith, a Newberry Medal winner. This Civil War era book is a fictional account of a boy who joined

the northern army as a drummer at 14. Later, he was sent to live among the soldiers of the union army as a spy. He soon realized many of the soldiers were boys much like him, with families and hopes and dreams. This story became one of my all-time favorite books. At Hopkins High, Shakespeare came alive through the teaching of Miss Mansfield, originally from England. Many students feared her for her strict standards, but I loved her classes as much as the bard’s tales. Another favorite, To Kill a Mockingbird, came alive last year in the Commonweal Theater’s well-done adaptation. In college, I discovered the fun of the Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien and books on philosophy. Now I belong to a book club and the literature we read expands the mind and introduces us to books I might not otherwise read. The kite Runner and a Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini and Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese were impressive tales of other cultures. Water for Elephants remains one of my favorite book selections for its lyrical prose, memorable characters and inventive storyline. Like most books, it is much better than the movie. Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks, was definitely not a favorite because of its tragic story set in World War I, but the discussion by our book club still sticks in my mind as memorable. I discovered one of our members had relatives with their roots in the region of Alsace, France, as did my grandmother, who traveled from Alsace-Lorraine as a child.

Another member talked about a letter sent by a German soldier to her grandmother expressing the remorse he felt at taking another life. He had shot her son the day before the armistice was signed, as communication took such a long time to travel he did not know the war was over. Recently, I had the pleasure of watching my seven-year-old granddaughter, Natalie, obtain her first library card, and helping her peruse the shelves to find a book that interested her. During the winter, many libraries

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•Approval was given to pur- ing a smaller system than would chase a digital in car Video Sys- be required by the state septic Continued from Page 19 tem for the new squad car at the code. Bakke suggested using the pilot project to take care of rural two applicants, John Rein and state contract price of $4,870. Randy Boyum, still have a ways •Twenty-one Motorola por- churches. He added rural churchto go before they are back with table radios will be purchased es should install water meters so with the 2010 State Homeland they have that information when their completed EAWs. Chairman Tom Kaase said Security Program grant with no they need to put in a new septic system. people, including commissioners required county match. Contractors need to know the •A motion was approved to and county staff, are learning and code specific to this county for have Chris Graves send a reply getting educated so we can make a decision to do the appropriate to Annalee Garletz, Association septic systems, not those that of Minnesota Counties, as he don’t apply to this county. Bakke thing for our county. Bakke suggested a hearing outlined before the commission- said property owners are spending before the county board will ers concerning Sanitary Sewer more to stay on the safe side with “send a message that there will Treatment Systems. He suggested the “redox” issue. He said there is be a lot of changes to our ordi- using the updated standards. He not a “redox” issue in most areas nances.” He added that Rasmus- noted an agreement with Amish of the county. However, people sen has been working on a RIM leaders for “gray water” is in prog- that are advising our installers are easement which would provide ress. An option for a rural church making the interpretation which an alternative, being paid to do to have a smaller septic system results in more expensive septic nothing with the land. Grind- is a possibility. A church has systems than necessary. Redox or eland has been in meetings with signed a form saying it will not mottling is the high water mark county engineers looking at a hold the county liable for approv- where rust is in the soil. regional approach to a possible “aggregate tax.” DEALER LENDER NOTICE UPCOMING The recommendations from the committee will go to the planning commission. Bakke said they have the opportunity CONSIGNMENT to gather information from four different counties. 9:30 A.M. Other Business In Brief •A resolution was approved in support of a grant application to Southernfarm Minnesota m orthe a complete line call InitiaSALE SITE: Gehling Implement and Auction Co., Preston, Minnesota tive Foundation for a Business 507-765-2131. Selling Tractors, Planters, Drills, Spring Tillage Equipment, Hay Succession Planning program, & Forage Equipment, Combines, Heads, All other types of Farm as recommended by the EDA. Cris Gastner, EDA, said it will Machinery, Trucks, Trailers, Vehicles, 2 Farm Lines and all other be based on a very successful types of farm related items. program in Spring Valley. The Advertising Deadline: Thursday, March 1, 2012. $20,000 grant requires a 50-50 To consign a single item, a complete farm line or for match. The money will allow the more information call: development of a formal plan for 10 to 15 existing businesses to Gehling Auction Co. 1-800-770-0347 pass their businesses on. This is Fax 507-765-3672 an effort to help retain businesses www.gehlingauction.com or in our rural communities. email: gehling@gehlingauction.com The goal is to demonstrate successful successions, benefits, and business retentions with this initial program and to secure future and consistent funding from foundations. The succession planning might also be used for family farm operations. •A draft agreement was approved for a shared community services administrator with Winona County. Fillmore County will pay 33 percent of the cost of the shared administrator. Commissioner Marc Prestby noted this will be a savings for the county. •Fillmore County will participate in 2012 Passport Day on Saturday March 10. •A resolution of support was approved for the Bluff Valley Riders Snowmobile Club for their application for a grant from the DNR for a new groomer. •Approval was given to send ambulance contracts to each of the seven cities, providing $4,500 to support each of the services.

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“Current Issues in Manure Management” SE MN County Feedlot Officers are offering two training sessions for commercial manure applicators and local feedlot operators. Workshop 1: March 1, 9:30 – 2:30, 4-H Building, Olmsted County Fairgrounds, Rochester Workshop 2: March 16, 1-5, Four Seasons Building, Steele County Fairgrounds, Owatonna Attendance at one of these two programs will meet the annual education requirements for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Commercial Waste Technician Licensing Program.

If you are planning to attend the Rochester event, please call 507-765-2539 by February 17, 2012 so that we can establish the number of lunches we need to provide. Agenda Items:

• Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. • What is CAWT? Kay Sargent, MN Dept. of Agriculture • Regulations - Steve Schmidt, Region. MPCA representative - Rochester Office • Drainage and Water Quality - Brad Carlson, Statewide Extension Educator, University of MN Extension Service • Lunch - to be provided: Rochester Only • Road Study Results, Pro-active solutions - Rick Martens, Custom Applicator • Pumping Manure Safely Update - Larry Jacobson; UMN, James Marsching, Peter Vogt Dennis Hendrickson, Joe Vogt (Custom Applicators) • Questions and Answers • Final Remarks and Instructions

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Journal Writing Project

What I’ve learned so far By Kiah Halvorson If I were to give a commencement address on the things that I have learned over the past seventeen years, it would have a lot of quotes that I have heard that have all had significant meaning in my life in some way or another. “Don’t procrastinate!” Finish your work on time- please! For example, don’t let your Rube Goldberg project for physical science that you had the entire month of December to complete sit on the back burner while you enjoy Christmas vacation stuffing your face and playing with your new PS3. Get work done right away so that your father doesn’t need to take four days off of work in order to finish it, even if you got 100 percent for a final grade! This quote

doesn’t only pertain to projects, though. It also relates to study or daily work on assignments. Like my Spanish teacher, Senora B., always says, “Just because I don’t assign paper homework doesn’t mean that I don’t want you to do your oral assignments!” By saying this, she is reminding us that we still need to study our vocabulary and notes even if she didn’t hand out a worksheet for us to finish. This brings us to my next point. “Study!” Don’t try to cram your entire ten pages of notes into your brain in the fifteen minute period that the teacher gives you to “refresh your memory.” Yes, it will probably get you a good grade, but will you retain those answers for longer than the duration of the test?

“Pay attention.” In class, make sure you pay attention! Don’t sleep (guilty), take notes, and get involved in the class discussion. “Be part of everything.” Go to sporting events even if the team isn’t state championship material. Have fun at those games. Cheer loud at those games. Try your best to be positive! “Make yourself known- in a good way.” Make sure that you have fun in your high school career. Have fun outside of school. Be the one who went toilet papering during homecoming, or yeah, I went to that party- sober. Don’t be the person everyone knows about because you’ve “gotten around” or the one that can never remember what happened last Friday night. There are also many lessons that I have learned about life in general that don’t involve school. Such lessons include: •Don’t take what you have for

American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Fillmore County kicks off The American Cancer Society’s Fillmore County Relay For Life will be holding its Kick Off Event February 20 starting at 6:00pm at the St. Columban Catholic Church in Preston, MN. All current and new teams are welcome to attend! Come find out what Relay For Life is all about and sign up a team! If you’re looking for a fun

evening to bring your family to, stop down to the Preston Servicemen’s Club on February 25 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm for Soup and Sandwiches, and then stay and listen to DJ Guido from 8:30pm to 12:00 midnight! All proceeds go to this year’s Fillmore County Relay For Life. The planning committee is

The Preferred Package • Domain registration • Hosting services • Website design • Unlimited e-mail accounts • Website updates included • Search engine optimization • Website analytics reports • Social media guidance (Facebook, YouTube, MySpace and more) • Website features include: blogging, video, photo galleries, slideshows, e-commerce and more! •Free debut of website in the Fillmore County

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also looking for local talent for the night of the Relay (July 13, 2012). If you are talented or know someone with talent please contact Janet Woellert at 507-273-0373. This is a great volunteer opportunity! For more information on what Relay For Life is please go to www.relayforlife.org/fillmoremn.

granted. Someday it will all be gone, and you might think back to what you had and realized that it was an important part of your life. •Live each day like it’s your last! If you want to go skydiving, do it. If you want to climb Mount Everest, do it! You never know what you like until you try it, but if you don’t try then you’ll never know how great it could have been. Talking about what I’ve learned so far reminds me that my life is only beginning and the next chapter in my life is about to begin

after graduation in June. Thinking about the future puts things in perspective that life doesn’t slow down or stop for changes in your personal life. Take the bull by the horns and live life how you want to! Follow your heart. Find a career that makes you happy. Remember: you only get one chance at life, make it the only chance you need. Kiah Halvorson is a student at Lanesboro High School. She is one of 8 area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its thirteenth year.

Manure/Nutrient Workshop Livestock manure and commercial fertilizers are important assets for livestock and crop farmers in Southeast Minnesota. When properly applied, both manure and commercial fertilizers provide essential nutrients which enhance crop yields and profits. Applying nutrients in a manner that minimizes potential financial and environmental risks is also increasingly important. To help provide farmers with more information on the latest tools, research and management techniques relating to nutrients and water quality, Winona County and Fillmore County are offering a Manure/ Nutrient Workshop (12:30-3:30 p.m.) on February 29, 2011, in Lewiston, MN at the Lewiston Community Center. Livestock operations of all sizes are encouraged to attend! A complete agenda for the workshop is shown below. This is a free workshop with registration at the door when you enter. Any questions you can call 507-765-2539

FEBRUARY 29, 2012 LEWISTON COMMUNITY CENTER, LEWISTON, MN TIME 12:00 – 12:30 12:30 – 12:35 12:35 – 1:30 1:30 – 2:25 2:25 – 2:30 2:30 – 3:30

PRESENTER - TITLE Registration Welcome U of M (Brad Carlson) – Manure Applications and Surface Water MN Dept of Ag (Kevin Kuehner) – Manure N Credits, Are They Working? Break Minnesota Discovery Farms (Tim Radatz) - Discovery Farms Minnesota Program and Critical Runoff Time Periods

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Fertilizing grass pastures Jerrold Tesmer, Extension Educator for Fillmore/Houston Counties Are you looking for ways to get more out of your pasture? Have you ever soil tested your pasture? Do you treat your pasture like a valuable crop? As with other crops, adequate fertilizer is needed for optimal Jerrold Tesmer economic production. This could mean being able to increase the number of animals grazing a particular pasture or having pastures last longer into the summer or fall. Soil testing is

particularly valuable for determining phosphate and potash needs. Nitrogen is usually the first nutrient we think of for grass and grass mixtures; grasses grown for pasture are a perennial crop. Nitrogen fertilizer guidelines are based on expected yield. The expected yield will vary with such factors as intended use, management intensity, and soil texture. Nitrogen Guidelines for grasses and grass mixtures in Minnesota. Expected Yield N to apply Ton dry matter/acre lb/acre 2 60 3 90 4 120 4+ 150

Finalists named for $15 milion in creative placemaking grants Lanesboro, Minnesota: On January 18, 2012, Lanesboro Arts Center has been named a finalist for support from ArtPlace, an unprecedented private-public collaboration of nine of the nation’s top foundations, eight federal agencies including the National Endowment for the Arts, and six of the nation’s largest banks. ArtPlace supports creative placemaking with grants and loans, research and advocacy. Lanesboro Arts Center joins 128 other organizations in 68 cities working to transform their communities by driving vibrancy through investments in the arts. The selected projects represent the best of the more than 2,000 applications from across the country. Finalists were chosen for their potential to have a transformative impact on community vibrancy. Proposed projects run the gamut

from temporary art spaces to permanent performance venues, from music festivals to art walks and from streetscaping to artist residencies. “This new round of applications shows that there is serious momentum building for creative placemaking in the U.S.,” says Carol Coletta, president of ArtPlace. “These artists and designers are an undervalued asset for kick-starting momentum in our communities. And in this economy, it’s hard to imagine why any community wouldn’t deploy every asset it has for success.” ArtPlace expects to distribute $15 million in 2012. This year’s grant recipients will be announced in May. Last year, 34 organizations received a total of $11.5 million. The full list of finalists can be found at http://www.artplaceam-

February is NatioNal Pet DeNtal HealtH MoNtH the Harmony Vet Clinic

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Expected yields of four or more tons of dry matter per acre are reasonable for situations where soils have good water holding capacity and intensive management practices such as rotational grazing are used. The time for nitrogen fertilizer application should match the growth pattern of forage grasses. The majority of grasses found in Southeast Minnesota are cool season grasses. With cool season grasses, the majority of growth takes place in late spring and early summer. Therefore, early spring application is suggested for these grasses. Split application of nitrogen fertilizer is an option for intensive management situations when expected yields are greater than four ton per acre. If split application is an option, ¾ of the nitrogen should be applied in early spring and ¼ in late erica.org/2012finalists Participating foundations include Bloomberg Philanthropies, The Ford Foundation, The James Irvine Foundation, The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, The McKnight Foundation, The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, Rasmuson Foundation, The Robina Foundation and an anonymous donor. In addition to the NEA, federal partners are the departments of Housing and Urban Development, Health and Human Services, Agriculture, Education and Transportation, along with leadership from the White House Office of Management and Budget and the Domestic Policy Council. ArtPlace is also supported by a $12 million loan fund capitalized by six major financial institutions and managed by the Nonprofit Finance Fund. Participating institutions are Bank of America, Citi, Deutsche Bank, Chase, MetLife and Morgan Stanley. Sara Decker Program/Marketing Director Lanesboro Arts Center

AARP TaxAide coming to Lanesboro

AARP Tax-Aide is a free tax prepration service for low and moderate income taxpayers with special attention to those age 60 and older. It is the largest free, volunteer run tax assistance, form preparation and filing service offered to taxpayers. This service will be available by appointment beginning February 15 and continuing through April 15. The location for appointments will be at Kenilworth Apartments, 507 Kenilworth Avenue, Lanesboro. Taxpayers will be asked to bring prior year(s) tax return, picture ID and SSAN, current year’s tax documents such as W-2, 1099, property tax statement, evidence of deductibles-- in short, all of documentation that supports income, expenses, and eligibility for the various and many tax adjustments and credits. The volunteers will help you sort through those which are pertinent and those which are not. Call 507-696-9562 for an appointment in Lanesboro.

August. The listed rates for phosphate and potash can be taken from the results of your soil test. The needed fertilizer should be broadcast to established pastures in early spring for cool season grasses. In some field crops, other nutrients have been found to be of value. Research trials in Minnesota have shown that forage grasses and grass mixtures have not responded to application to other nutrients in a fertilizer program. Therefore, none are suggested. For more information on fertilizer recommendations in Minnesota consult “Fertilizer Guidelines for Agronomic Crops in Minnesota” BU-06240-S Revised 2011, Daniel

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E. Kaiser, Extension Soil Scientist; John A. Lamb, Extension Soil Scientist; and Roger Elieason, Director, University of Minnesota Soil Testing Laboratory. For more information, visit online: www.extension.umn. edu/nutrient-management/

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Phosphate fertilizer guidelines for grasses and grass mixtures. Phosphorus (P) Soil Test, ppm Expected Bray: 0-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21+ Yield Olsen: 0-3 4-7 8-11 12-15 16+ Ton/acre ---------P2O5 to apply (lb./acre)-----------2 40 30 20 10 0 3 50 40 30 20 0 4 60 50 40 30 0 4+ 70 60 50 40 0 Phosphate fertilizer guidelines for grasses and grass mixtures. Expected Yield ton/acre 2 3 4+

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY, FEB. 14 Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels. For fundraiser info, call 507-867-3583.* Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* AA Meeting, 7pm, Faith United Methodist Church, Spring Valley. “Living in the Solution.” Newcomers welcome.* Adult Children Anonymous (formerly known as Adult Children of Alcoholics) meeting, 7pm. Call Deb 507-765-5336 for info.* VFW Men’s Auxiliary Meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in the Pio neer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.*

Canton Senior Citizens meet at 1pm for cards and visiting, Canton Community Center.* Preston AA Group, 7:30pm, United Methodist Church, Preston. For more info, call 507-951-6029.* FRIDAY, FEB. 17 Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, Senior Citizens Day, 9am-10am. 1300 West Tracy Rd. Spring Valley, MN.* Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum, Burr Oak, Iowa. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Fund raising event- spaghetti supper, silent auction, live homemade pie auction every fifteen minutes from 6-7:15 pm. Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St. Chatfield.* Harmony AA meeting, 8pm, Harmony Community Center, 3rd Ave SW, Meeting Room 1. Call 507-886-3240 for info.*

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15 Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-5pm. 1300 West Tracy Rd. Spring Valley.*

SATURDAY, FEB. 18

Bluff Country ATV Club meeting, 10am, Stumpy’s, Rushford. Lanesboro AA Group, 8:00pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, call 507-251-1771 or 765-2518.*

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NA Meeting, 7:00pm, United Methodist Church, downstairs, Preston. Call Jay for info 507-765-4979. * Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm. Fountain Lutheran Church, south Main St. and Highway 52.*

AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian. Church, Mill St, Rushford.*

THURSDAY, FEB. 16 Free Senior Coffee, 9am, Heritage Grove, Harmony.*

SUNDAY, FEB. 19

MONDAY, FEB. 20 Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.* VFW Burger Nite- 7pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) Meeting, Spring Valley Care Center Activity Room. Weigh-in from 5:456 p.m. Meeting from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Questions contact Judy at 507-3462469.* NA Meeting, 7:00pm, United Methodist Church, downstairs, Preston. Call Jay for info 507-765-4979. *

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Sat., Feb. 25 - Farm Equip. - Construction Consignment Auction. For more info call Tony Montgomery Realty & Auction, 507-421-0232 or 507-259-7502 or www.tmracompany.com. Notice in the Journal. Thur., March 22 - 9:30 am, Notice of Upcoming Consignment Auction. Sale site - Gehling Implement & Auction Co., Preston, MN. For more info contact Gehling Auction, Inc. 507-765-2131, www.gehlingauction.com. Notice in the Journal. On-line AuctiOn infOrmAtiOn

On-Line Auctions, Farm Construction, Gift Shop Deli, Sea Container, Hydro Heat Geothermal Systems, Restaurant/Banquet, Tree Grinder, Wildlife Taxidermy and more. See website for daily updates www.bid-2-buy. com. Call Curt 612-701-8677. Fri, Mar 23 - Notice of Upcoming Online Auction, starting 10:00am. Selling Farm Equipment and Vehicles. For more info contact Gehling Auction, Inc. 507-765-2131, www.gehlingauction.com. Notice in the Journal.

Storyhour, Harmony Public Library, 225 3rd Ave. SW, 11:00 – 11:45, Preschool ages, No School No Storyhour.*

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Sexual Assault Program ~ Victim/Witness Assistance Program Advocacy, information & assistance for victim/survivors of sexual assualt & other felony crimes. Community & professional education & consultation. Located in the Fillmore County Court House - Preston, MN Mon-fri 765-2805 or call 24 hr crisis line Toll-free 1-877-289-0636 All services are free & confidenital

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EXMARK ZERO TURN MOWERS Jonsered Chainsaws, Grass N Brush trimmers plus blowers. Repair, Service & Sales at South Branch Outdoor Equipment, Preston, MN. 507-765-4979. s9/26tfn- o

FOR SALE: Classic antique cast iron radiators from the original Park Hotel in Preston, MN. Many sizes and colors. Excellent condition. Would be perfect for restoration of an older home. Priced from $200 to $500 depending on which size. Call Jason at 507251-5297. s6tfn- x

Apples & Fruit Trees low as $15. Evergreen & Hardwood Seedlings. FREE Product Catalog. WOODSTOCK NURSERY N1831 Hwy 95 Neillsville, WI 54456 Toll Free 888-803-8733, www. wallace-woodstock.com (MFPA)

Kingsley Mercantile Inc. of Harmony has an immediate opening in their small engine repair department. Only applicants with small engine knowledge need to apply. Please stop at the store for an application. Phone 507-886-2323. h6tfn- o

Patio/wall flat rock for sale. Have 4 4’x4’ pallets stacked 2’ to 3’ high of flat rock. Asking $100 a pallet. Call 507-4595040 s3tfn- x

EZ-GO & Yamaha GOlf Carts SaleS & Service New & USed

Spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking to hire a full-time Unit Coordinator. Individual must have a working knowledge of medical terminology and a minimum of an associates degree in a unit coordinator/medical secretary program from an accredited college or university. Previous experience in long term care is preferred. If interested please send cover letter and resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975, or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h6,13-o

BILL’S GUN SHOP. Hours 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm M-F, Sat 8am to 8pm. Sunday by appt. We buy, sell, trade & repair. 1-1/4 miles south of Carimona, 19708 Kava Rd, Preston. 507-765-2762. s9/29eow- o FOR SALE: High back wall-mount white porcelain bathroom sinks from original Park Hotel in Preston, MN. Excellent condition. Perfect for restoration of older home. Priced at $150 per sink. Call Jason at 507-251-5297. s6tfn- x

FOR SALE: Internet-ready, eMac computers, 1ghz, 80gb, 512mb RAM, InDesign Master Suite Collection software. All products for media desktop publishing included. Asking $249 or best offer. Call Jason at 507-251-5297. s6tfn- x

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• New Featherlite 7x20 Stock • New Featherlite 7x24 Stock Used eqUIpMeNT AvAILAbLe • New Featherlite 16' Bumper skId LoAdeRs • New Featherlite 20' Wd Flr • 4 Telehandlers, • Bobcat S330 • Bobcat S185 Cab sold • '07 Featherlite 24' Stock Combo In Stock • Bobcat S205 Cab • Bobcat S175 Cab • New Featherlite 16' GN Stock • Bobcat 463 • Bobcat T190 Cab • Bobcat S130 Cab • 16' Diamond D Livestock • '01 20' Featherlite Stock TRAcToR • New Ventrac Tractors In Stock • '99 4 Star 20' Stock • JD 2350 w/ • JD 755 • IH 240 • '98 Featherlite 20' Stock Combo Loader • NH TC33 • IH Super H • MF 1540 MFWD • JD 850 • 16' Kiefer Stock

WANTED - Herbicide Applicator: Seasonal Travel, Competitive Wages. Will train for Applicators License. Valid DL, CDL a plus. Drug free workplace. Call 507-552-1225. EOE/AAP M-F-D-DV. h 30,6,13- x

Wanted: Cars, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfn- o WANTED: Farm land to rent. 2012 and beyond. References available. Call 207271-8411 or 507-202-9424. 2/6-4/23- x

Drivers: Route delivery 2-3 days, Mason City Benefits, $57K avg 1st yr., 2nd yr. 62 k CDL-A, 1 yr t/t Exp. Apply: www. MBMcareers.com. 888-880-5919 h13,20x

Hunting land wanted to RENT! Willing to pay top $$$. No tract too large or small. I pay for insurance. Call Pat 952492-5540. f2/6-4/23- x

NOW HIRING: Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500.00 weekly potential. Info. 1-985-646-1700 DEPT. MN-485. h13,20,27- x

WANTED TO BUY: Muscovy ducks. 507268-4437. w13- x

EMPLOYMENT ON THE CRUNCHY SIDE in Harmony is hiring a permanent part-time day bartender, Thur-Sun, 20-25 hrs per week. We are also hiring evening bartenders/wait staff - varying shifts. Apply in-person Wed. - Mon., ask for Lisa. h13,20- o Minnesota Historical Society’s Historic Forestville Historic Site located in rural Preston, MN, seeks applicants for part time Interpreter I positions to conduct public tours and educational programming; to educate and engage visitors with the history of the Historic Forestville Historic Site; and to assist in its operations. High school diploma or equivalent; strong interpersonal and oral communication skills; ability to effectively deliver verbal presentations; must be able to attend mandatory training sessions in April and work a varied schedule of 2-4 days/week, including weekdays, weekends (both Saturday/Sunday) and holidays from April 1 - October 31, annually. For application materials, call (507) 765-2785 or visit website at www. mnhs.org/about/jobs. Application deadline: March 3, 2012. EEO. h6,13- o Spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking for a caring individual to fill a part-time CNA position. Includes every other weekend worked. Shift and weekend differentials offered. If interested please send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h13,20- o

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EMPLOYMENT

SERVICES

Spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking to fill a part-time evening cook position. Every other weekend worked is required. Experience is not necessary but will be preferred. To apply send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975, or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com EOE. h13,20- o

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a .8 FTE Assistant County Attorney with Fillmore County. This is a regular exempt position, eligible for benefits. Minimum qualifications: Juris Doctor degree, admission to MN State Bar, and valid driver’s license. The individual selected for this position will handle a mixed caseload, including social service cases, criminal matters and general county legal advice. The caseload will involve court hearings and trials, as well as office practice. Starting wage is $24.9582 per hour according to the 2012 non-union pay plan. A criminal background check will be completed prior to a bonafide offer of employment. The County requires a law school transcript, MN Attorney identification number and an example of professional writing skills to be submitted with application. Full job description and application may be obtained at www.co.fillmore.mn.us, from the Coordinator’s Office, P.O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965, or by phone: 507-765-4566. Applicants must complete current County application to be considered; resumes may be included but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2012. EOE. h30,6,13- o

ST. JOSEPH EQUIPMENT is seeking a Service Technician to work on a wide variety of agricultural equipment at our Eyota, MN location. Applicants must have good communication skills with a strong work ethic and the ability to problem solve. Compensation will be based upon experience. Health insurance, 401K, Dental, and Vacation plan available. Call Greg for details at 507-545-2000 or send resume to St. Joseph Equipment at 4710 County Rd. 7 SE. Eyota, MN 55934. h13,20- o

TRANSMISSION REBUILDING: Foreign and domestic, auto & light truck. 12 month 12,000 mile warranty. Call for prices. Brown’s Tire, Battery, & Transmission. Rushford 507-864-2969 or 1-888-864-7049. v20tfn- o

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

Spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking for a caring individual to fill the position of RN Charge Nurse. This is a part time position and includes every other weekend. Shift and weekend differentials offered. If interested please send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h13,20- o

Spring Valley Senior Living is currently seeking to fill the position of Director of Social Services. This is a full-time position and includes benefits. Applicants must possess as a minimum a Bachelors Degree from an approved school of social work. Experience in long term care is not necessary but will be preferred. If interested, please send cover letter and resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h13,20- o ON THE CRUNCHY SIDE in Harmony is hiring a permanent weekend morning/ day cook, Sat & Sun, 12-15 hrs per wk. We also are hiring kitchen staff - varying shifts. Apply in person anytime Wed. - Mon., ask for Miles. Join a growing business! Great place to work! h13,20- o

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

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

E.O.E.

(507) 493-5436

SERVICES

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

SHAPMAIIRAHA’NSDWDEELSDING RE

11753 State Hwy 43, Mabel, MN 55954 Craig Henry Shop 507.493.5399 • Mobile 507.450.5573

CALL FOR ALL YOUR REPAIR NEEDS!

schroeder drywall

We do small engine repair. Full-time mechanic on hand. Certified Husqvarna dealer. Fast, friendly, honest service. Kingsley Mercantile. Harmony. 507-8862323. v4eow- o

ALSO

IGN

ReSidential - CommeRCial

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

TNT Lawn Service

make arrangements now for your lawn care

Custom Hay Mowing, Raking & Baling

• Mowing • Stump Grinding • Fall Clean-Up • Snow Plowing • Ice Management

507-951-1698

Shamiah Womeldorf, Rural Lanesboro

Jason Mensink Construction

Harmony, MN 507-951-1210

•Siding •Windows •Rooﬁng •Doors •Decks •Drywall •Custom Cabinets & Woodworking Free •All Carpentry Needs Estimates

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. 7652131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfn- o 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 KENILWORTH APARTMENTS of Lanesboro has 1 bedroom apts. for seniors 62+ or handicapped/disabled. Rent based on income. Onsite laundry, large communtiy room and patio for tenant use. Call 507-467-2222 EHO r4tfn- o For Rent: Nice 2 bedroom apartment east of Harmony. First month free with signed lease and deposit. 507-459-2012. r23,30,6,13- o 3 Bedroom $450/month Preston - No Pets 507-259-6740. r6tfn- o

NOTICES

• Aerating • Power Brooming • Insured • Light Backhoe Work Call: 507-268-4977 or Cellphone: 507-429-6755

(Free Estimates) Randy Haakenson • Commercial • Residential • Agricultural 326 Parkside Dr. SE Res 507-765-2297 Preston, MN 55965 Cell 507-251-5535

FOR RENT LAKEWOOD SENIOR HOuSINg, 420 Bench St. Chatfield. Easy living...no yard work, no shoveling! For those who are 62 and older, handicapped/disabled. 1-bedroom apts. Heat paid. On-site laundry. Rent based on income. Off-street parking. Call (507) 867-4791.

FOR RENT RENT BASED ON INCOME! Immediate 1 & 2 bd openings in Ostrander & Rushford! FREE applications & tours! 800-676-6505, tdd 507-451-0704. www.lifestyleinc.net. Equal Housing Opportunity. r13,20- o

Scenic View TownhomeS • Spacious 2 & 3 bedrooms • Attached garages included • Beautiful area • Starting at $505 Income restrictions apply. 507-864-7880 • Rushford, MN www.paramark.us

Looking for a wonderfuL pLace to Live? Come to the open house & see the beautiful 2 & 3 bedroom town homes at Scenic View Town Homes in Rushford, MN. Open house will be held between 12-5pm on Saturday, February 18th. 1114 & 1127 Scenic view court, ruShford, Mn Or to make an appointment call 507.864.7880

NOTICES

…because the journey matters

ElEctrical linE WorkEr

Preston Public Utilities will be accepting applications for a full time Electrical Line Worker. Primary responsibilities consist of, but are not limited to, maintenance, construction, and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution lines, equipment, and substations. Must be able to climb poles, work in inclement weather, and be available for callout work. Applicant should have experience operating bucket trucks, digger derricks, trenchers, etc. Minimum requirements are a valid CDL driver license, or the ability to obtain within 6 months, and a good driving record, ability to perform work requiring considerable physical effort, and maintain certification in CPR. Completion of an accredited Electrical Line Worker program from a vocational or technical college and or equivalent work experience preferred. Applications and job descriptions are available at Preston Public Utilities, 210 Fillmore St. W., Preston, MN 55965 (507)765-2491 or online at www.prestonmn.org. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and application to Preston Public Utilities, c/o Public Works Director, P.O. Box 657, 210 Fillmore St. W., Preston, MN 55965. First consideration will be given to applications received by February 24, 2012 at 4:30 p.m.

Join us in Honoring Jerry Willford

in celebrating his

45 year career and retirement from CRENLO Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012 from 1:00-5:00 pm at the VFW Spring Valley, MN

Isn’t it Nifty, Look who is

50!

Happy 50th Birthday Chuck on Feb. 15th!

Happy 99th Birthday Amos! Open House at

Traditions of Preston Friday, Feb. 17 • 1-4pm Casey and the Goodtimes play at 1:30pm Send Cards to: 515 Washington St. NW Preston, MN 55965

Love Sheila, Miranda, Mitchell, and Marcus

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THANK YOU

REAL ESTATE

THANKS TO ALL NEIGHBORS, friends and family who have shown support through the last year while Glen was ill and since his passing. The food, cards, memorials and kind words are very much appreciated. God bless you all! Helen Raaen, Kurt and Tracy Raaen & family Keith Raaen, Lance and Lisa Armstrong & family t13- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

the family of Lois Alfson would like to thank all who remembered her with words of sympathy, flowers, cards, food and memorial gifts. Also, we would like to thank all the caregivers at Stewartville Care Center for all their kind and caring assistance. She will be missed but not forgotten. Family of Lois Alfson t13- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women or people securing custody of children under 18.

Immaculate 3 bdrm, 2 bath, Houston. Split foyer, tuck under garage, huge deck. 507-459-6429. Rochester or LaCrosse Craigslist. e30tfn- o

REAL ESTATE LAND AUCTION. 80 acres Organic tillable. Sat. March 10 Noon. 12885 Mahan Dr., Utica Twp Crawford Co, WI. NWSE, SENE 2 10 5. www.rogerland. com for photos, terms and conditions. See MLS# 4034567. No buyers fee. Roger Johnson, Registered WI Auctioneer 231952. WI MN Real Estate. La Crosse, WI 54602-0214. rogerjohnson@auctionfarmland.com. 608-385-8080. e13tfn- o

the family of Virgil Kulsrud would like to thank family, friends, and neighbors for the flowers, memorials, visits, cards, hugs and food brought in at the time of Virgil’s death. Special thanks to the Chosen Valley Care Center for the wonderful care he received while a resident there. Thank you to Pastor Paul Thompson for his visits and prayers, to the Union Prairie Ladies Aid for serving the lunch, to the casket bearers and to Riley Funeral Home for their compassion. May God bless you all! Muriel Kulsrud Dan & Jeanette Serfling Virginia Kulsrud Steven & Stacey Serfling Scott & Kate Serfling, Riley & Cody Adam Serfling t13-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE Open HOuse saturday, Feb. 18 11:00am - 1:00pm Price Reduced $129,900

AlwAys CAll RAndy BARnes

Randy Barnes 507-251-3271

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

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Darr realty lIStINGS!

445511 Hillview Drive Rushford, MN New Listing: 201 Grove St E, Rushford, MN New roof; Completely

You won’t believe it. A gorgeous 3200 sq. ft. home on 3 AC close to town. Gas frpl. up & down; hot tub; expansive master suite; wrap around deck w/elegant landscaping; 3 car gar. & heated work shop. $289,900.

New Listing: Build your

dream home on 17.5 AC South of Rushford on HWY 43. $89,900.

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

3338 19th Street NW Rochester, MN 55901 507-285-9400

remodeled kitchen; new flooring; 3 BR 2 BA, mainfl. laund.close to school & shops. $95,000.

business & real estate: It all goes, including tools & equip. Be your own boss. Don’t miss out. $349,900.

WORD GETS AROUND WHEN YOU ADVERTISE IN THE JOURNAL.

1-800-599-0481 in 507 area code 160 2nd Ave. SE, Harmony - Great investment opportunity, corner lot, great yard, HE furnace, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car detached garage. $31,999 MLS# 4034118 109 Main Street N., Mabel - Remodeled log cabin look, 41x31 heated shop, office, bathroom, display area, 2,048 sq. ft. $56,900 MLS# 4034522 129 Main Street N, Mabel - Large lot, 2,214 sq. ft. Building needs work. Restaurant equipment included. $18,900 MLS # 4034524

OFFICE SPACE: Excellent mainstreet downtown office space in Rushford, MN $19,900

BUILDABLE LOT IN RUSHFORD: $29,900. Put up a 207 Elm St. S, Rushford Successful going auto single family or multiunit. repair/body shop/sales 205 Maple St. S., Rushford Classic home with original

Jeff Darr Cell # 715-495-6948 Jeff@darrauctions.com Cell - 507-244-0888

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.

FOR SALE: 35.94 tillable acres in Mower County, Frankfurt Township. Call 507-5297889. e6,13,20,27- x

woodwork, open staircase, New roof, windows, boiler, water heater and elect. Serv. 3 BR, 2 BA, impressive. $124,900

Rodney Darr Cell # 507-951-3843 rod@darrauctions.com

1-800-852-0010

www.darrrealty.com

Rushford, MN

Kevin Zuck, Realtor 563-380-5467 cell 507-452-1995 Office 507-452-7382 Fax 507-765-5412 Home KevinZuck@edinarealty.com www.kevinzuck.edinarealty.com

Residential • Commercial • Farm

www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

Richard Milne & Associates

Real Estate, LLC Harmony

Preston

Buy this thome for an investment or for your personal residence, Newer furnace, W/H electrical breaker box and metal roof. Home needs some work & there is room for garage. 55 1st Ave SE $40,000 MLS#4034244 Residence or rental property. Main floor laundry, 3 rooms used as bedrooms. Main floor has been remodeled & updated w/newer cabinetry, drywall and electrical. 317 St. Paul St. SW, $40,000 MLS#4034251

Preston

3 bdrm, 3 bath, walkout rambler on 1+ acre, vaulted ceilings, master suite, MF laundry. 3 car detatched insulated, heated garage w/ workshop & 3/4 bath. 420 Parkside Dr. $279,900 MLS#4032983 Preston Great 1 1/2 story 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath and attached 3 season porch. One car detached garage and Flat Lot. $64,900 $59,900 MLS #4031651 Preston 3 bdrm, Rambler, MF Laundr y, Large Garage, l o w m a i n t e n a n c e ex t e r i o r, Close to swimming pool park and trail $109,900 $99,900 MLS#4030099 New Listing Exceptional 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 story with tons of wood flooring & panel walls, large kitchen with “L” shaped island and informal dining, hot tub room off master brdm. $179,000 MLS #4033170

RichaRd Milne

BRokeR, GRi, aBR Home 507-765-2172 Cell: 507-951-3672 Fax: 507-765-5308 Email: rmilne@centurytel.net daVid Milne 507-696-6730

For more inFormation go to www.semnrealtors.org

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Select Properties

Roxanne Johnson, Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI

Email RoxanneJohnson@remax.net

opEn HousE:

sat feb 18th • 10 am -11:30 am 705 3rd Ave sE Harmony Custom built 5 bedroom, 3 bath home. Open & Bright with 956 sq ft att garage. Professionally staged, stop by and take a look! $240,000

room for fAmily & friEnds: 4 bdrm, 2 bath home, LL familyrm, brick fireplace, master bedroom, walk-in closets. 24 x 26 det garage. Deck & screen porch. Harmony $122,900 EAsy to KEEp & Enjoy: 2 bdrm, ranch home on corner lot. Open kitchen-dining breakfast bar. Huge 2 car att garage.Harmony $112,000

nEw listing: ComfortABlE By dEsign, 2 bdrm, 2 bath townhome offers everything on one level. Open floor plan, generous living space, southern exposure. Huge master bedroom, huge walk-in closet. Attached heated super sized one car garage. Harmony $129,900 LifestyLe to enjoy! Two bedroom, 2 bath condo, cherry wood cabinets, granite countertops, maple hardwood flooring,12ft ceilings. Enjoy incredible views. Secure Access, Handicapped Access. Garage Stall included Lanesboro $150,000 neW construction - Condo top floor unit in Lanesboro offers incredible views of damn, bass pond, down town and north bluff. Furnace & electrical service installed, water & sewer stubbed to unit. You design and finish to your desire. A suggested floor plan is offered. Garage stall included.

Brenda Sheldon,

ABR, GRI 715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com 22881 oak Hill drive, spring Valley $149,900 NEW L I S T I N G : unique log home on wooded lot. Private back yard, storage shed and deck overlooking wooded area - great for bird watching, deer and turkeys. Master bedroom is in loft area, w/walk through full bath. Exposed beams throughout log home.

Each office is independently owned & operated

vieW over Lanesboro: Charming 2 bdrm home with open staircase, hardwood floors, high ceilings, and unbelievable space. 1 block to most everything. Lanesboro $96,900

efficient LivinG One of the nicest affordable properties you will find! Great lot, super location, & well kept. Harmony $35,900

BordEring Country: 3 bedroom ranch with many updates, full basement offers room to expand, attached 1 car garage and deck. Harmony $84,900

REdUCEd

3 bdrm, 3 bath walk-out ranch. Open & bright main floor. LL fireplace, walk out, large deck. Nicely landscaped. Couldn’t build for this price! $244,900 5 ACrE - HomE & sHop: Traditional 4 bedroom, 2 story, 2 baths, well maintained with new 28x28 garage. Det. heated shop w/220, 60x45 pole shed, 3 acres crop or pasture use. Call for viewing. $124,900 REDuCED $121,900

Lot With vieW - Lanesboro - Buildable lot, 1/3 of an acre, awesome view on edge of town. City utilities. $31,000 Building lots: Newest subdivision in Harmony story brick home 3 bdrm, 2 1 soLd - 7 nice sized lots, some walk outs, starting at $14,900 Country HomE on ACrEAgE: Original character intact. Large 2 story home, 4 bdrm, 2 bath. You’ll bath, oak wood floors, open staircase, Open to all builders. love the built-ins, hardwood floors, large wonderful enclosed & open porches. pantry & home office. Detached garage, Garden & garage. Preston, $79,900 303 May St Canton soLd 80 x 44 steel shed. On hard surface road. 205 Oak St S Mabel- soLd $129,900 opportunity: Commercial retail/office building with 217 Spring St Preston PendinG full size 2 bedroom living area on 2nd floor. 2 car det. garage. 225 1st Ave SW Harmony PendinG 21+ ACrE Country HomE: 2 story, 3 bedroom, 2 Separate entrances front and back. Super income opportunity or bath home with part finished walk-out bring your business to Harmony. Call for details. basement. 20x20 det. garage plus 28x32 40 sECludEd ACrEs: Good mixture of woods and open rEstAurAnt: Excellent business, excellent location. Call area located north side of the Big Woods. Super hunting, shop, 58x84 pole shed. Barn, cattle shed, for detail. 24x60 barn with box stall. Rotational camping, good access. Drake Rd, Lanesboro $120,000 CommErCiAl lot: Main Street location, cement pad, grazing, windbreak & stream. Priced to Canton $4,950 sell! $179,900

YOUR HOME IS THE INVESTMENT OF YOUR LIFE.... LET ME PUT MY EXPERIENCE TO WORK FOR YOU!

(507) 346-2060 Cell: 507-951-2071 Toll-Free: 888-835-8141

Todd Hadoff

chatfieLd - Great location for this ranch home on dead-end street. 3 bedrooms on main floor, 2 baths, main floor laundry, 3-season porch, newer water heater and furnace. Could have a 4th bedroom in lower level. Oversized 2+garage. $114,900 chatfieLd - Turn of the century home on large corner lot. Main floor master bedroom, main floor laundry, wood floors, 9’ ceilings, builtins, screened in porch and (28x32) garage/ shop. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, all brick exterior, storage shed, garden area, and combo heat (nat. gas and wood). $125,900 reduced $119,900 chatfieLd - 3+ bedroom rambler w/2 baths, newer windows, gas fireplace, 2 car garage, vinyl siding. Located close to parks and downtown. All appliances will stay. $129,900 $119,900 chatfieLd - toWnhouse - Great price on this immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhouse. Formal dining room, living room, open kitchen with center island. Family room in lower level with w/o to patio and fenced yard. Deck is covered and ideal for relaxing. 2+ garage is insulated and sheetrocked. now $134,900 chatfieLd - Ideal location close to school, pool, and parks. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large foyer, family room w/ build-ins, bookshelves and entertainment center. Deck, storage shed and 2+ attached garage. $139,900

24.7 acre - historic brick HomE: Ideal location, picturesque setting. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, mature trees, outbuildings. 20 tillable top notch soils. Harmony. $212,000 30 ACrEs -HorsE/liVEstoCK propErty: Totally renovated walk-out ranch home.Attached 2 car heated garage, with shop space, 36 x 48 HousE & sHop: Affordable steel shed, & small shelter. Fenced pasture living, 3 bedrooms home includes with spring fed creek. South of Spring 24 x 40 detached storage building Valley $ 272,900 with 12 x 40 attached garage. Greenleafton. $64,900 5 ACrEs - 5 milE ViEw: Custom built EAsy to Enjoy: Neat remodel, this 2 bedroom offers a new kitchen & bath, 6 panel oak doors, updated plumbing, windows, furnace & more. 2 car det. garage, deck. $69,900

comfortabLe LivinG: Clean & bright, 3 bedroom ranch, offers a very nice basement with potential. Newer detached garage and a great location. $82,500 Harmony HErE’s A HonEy: Super layout this 2 bedroom ranch has beautiful oak hardwood floors & many updates. Covered patio, and X Lg 1 car garage. Harmony $72,500

14875 fremont drive, utica, mn. $320,000 Awesome country acreage. Newer home built in 1990 w/3 bedrms, 4 baths, covered porch/deck. Newer - barn w/tack room, fencing and all set up for horses, newer mound septic system on 10.73 acres. This property is move in ready and numerous updates made to the property.

Website: www.toddhadoff.com E-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com

25 Center St. W, Harmony, MN 55939

Office: (507) 886-4221 Toll Free: 888-839-2142 www.remax-selectproperties.com

307 11th ave. ne, steWartviLLe, $99,900, reduced - Great home, excellent location, awesome price! 3 bdrm ranch style home. Lower level ready for finishing touches. Nice eat-in kitchen & newer stove. Neutral carpet in living room & m. bdrm. 2 car detached garage, cement drive & some updated landscaping in the front yard. The living room has a large picture window making it bright.

66167 230th Ave, Kasson, mn. $479,000 Country Acreage 15 acres of country with panoramic views. Custom built home with approx 4,000 sq ft of living space. Lower level walk out, in floor heat, stone center fireplace, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, main floor laundry and mud room. 40x60 pole shed w/attached mother-in-law apartment. Awesome property with many upgrades.

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Cell 507-259-5454 chatfieLd - Spectacular walkout ranch, loaded with extras. Open floor plan offers 3 bedrooms on main floor, main floor laundry, hickory wood floors, 2 gas fireplaces, granite countertops, maple cabinets and trim. Master bedroom with private bath w/ceramic walk-in shower and whirlpool tub, race track ceiling and w/in closet. Lower level family room walks out to patio with built in grill, rec room & 4th bedroom & bath. reduced $249,900 fountain - Ideal home to remodel and earn some equity. New vinyl siding, roof, windows, furnace and electrical. Wood floors, living room, dining room, main floor laundry, 3 bedrooms and large lot. Schools can be Chatfield, Lanesboro or Fillmore Central. Great price at $46,900 Lanesboro - great location close to state bike trail and great views of the scenic bluffs. Small studio cottage is ideal for weekend getaway. Room to expand. $37,900 reduced $28,500 Lanesboro - Spacious 2-story home on large lot. 3+bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 kitchens, large main floor laundry/mud room plus 2+garage. Newer windows, and new NG/Wood combo heat. Priced at $89,900. Lanesboro - Charm and character describe this home with original Douglas fir floors. Main floor has high ceilings and archways for character. Lower level is partially sheetrocked. Newer 2 car garage and great location to state trails & park. $114,900

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prime location near forestville state park. $59,900 Over 4 acres of panoramic views, wooded lot and borders southern branch of Root River which is an excellent trout stream. Enjoy the wildlife and peaceful surroundings from your new home’s deck! xxxx Mayapple Lane, Preston, MN. (near Forestville State Park entrance).

ROCHESTER ANd SE MN

Lanesboro - 3+bedroom ranch with private backyard, 2 baths, main floor laundry, newer flooring, open floor plan, c/a,steel siding, large deck and 2+garage. $124,900 Preston - This large rambler sits on quiet street & had great views of deck. Home has been updated. Large open kitchen and dining room, living room, large master bedroom, and main floor laundry. Large lower level family room with w/out to covered patio. New siding, windows flooring and heated garage. Was $139,900 now $129,900 rochester -toWnhome - Hard to find townhome in Salem Point. Enjoy the water view from the 4-season porch or private patio. Large living room w/fireplace, separate formal dining room, master bedroom w/full bath and w/in closet. Open kitchen w/center island. 2nd level has 2 additional bdrms, full bath & family room. $345,000, $335,000

commerciaL

commerciaL - Business not closing, just for sale. wykoff - gold st. restaurant - Established restaurant, turn key operation. Building completely renovated, equipment is newer and all inventory stays. Restaurant menu offers pizza, steak and fish specials, and more. Ideal for catering & deliveries. Additional dining area in lower level. $285,000 $235,000 commerciaL- chatfieLd - Tacades Sports Bar/Restaurant. Excellent opportunity to own this high traffic, well established sports bar/ restaurant. Turn-key opertation. Building and all equipment are in excellent condition. Additional bar area for private parties. $540,000 Reduced $495,000

Lots for saLe - Chatfield Fingerson & Donahoe - 1st Subdivison - Lots Starting At - $29,900

farm/acreaGes chatfieLd - 40 acres of prime hunting ground with creek running through it. Ideal for weekend getaways. $188,000 chatfieLd - Great location for this 5 bedroom, 4 bath 2-story home on 1.7 acre lot backing up to woods. Main floor has open floor plan w/kitchen, kitchen dining, living room w/fireplace, 4-season porch, formal dining room & laundry. Lower level is finished with family room w/fireplace and w/o to patio, 2 additional bedrooms, kitchenette/ wet bar, & 3/4 bath. 3-car insulated garage, 2 patios, private fenced yard, & 20x26 carriage house w/TV, phone & ethernet. $369,900 Lanesboro - 14 acre paradise just north of Lanesboro. 1 mile from Eagle Bluff, close to Root River & State Trail. Ideal for horses or cattle. Large open kitchen & formal dining room, newer living room with fireplace and knotty pine. Main floor laundry, 4-season porch, large deck with hot tub, sauna, putting green and more. Barn w/shop above and heated shop/garage below. mabeL - Cabin on 16 acres-gorgeous 16 acre wooded site with new cabin, well and septic. Knotty pine interior, steel siding, covered porch, in-floor heat, kitchen, bath, laundry and loft area. Ideal for weekend getaway, rec land and great hunting. $159,900 $149,900

It’s a great time to buy with the low interest rates! Call 507-259-5454

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FARM

PUBLIC NOTICES

Round bales of hay, alfalfa and grass. Mixed, no rain. $40/bale, 1st crop. $50/ bale 2nd crop. 507-875-2630. f30,6,13,20x

220 DIESEL ALLIS Chalmers 1970 with chains. 8 foot bush hog blade and a bale mover. 507-875-2472. f13,20- o

Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the decedent’s estate. Notice is further given that all creditors having claims against the said estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred. Dated: 2/1/2012 Robert R. Benson Judge JAMES D. ATTWOOD Court Administrator By: /s/ Lynn Benson Ohly Law Office Travis M. Ohly 1850 North Broadway Rochester, MN 55906 507-289-4529 Publish 6,13

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in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Fillmore County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: See attached Legal Description. The object of this action is to determine that the defendants have no right, title, estate, interest, or lien in or on the above described real estate. NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM. No personal claim is made against any of the defendants in the action above entitled. Dated: January 30, 2012 MATTHEW J. OPAT, P.A. Matthew J. Opat Attorney for Plaintiffs P.O. Box455 Chatfield, MN 55923 Tel. No. 507-867-4080 Atty. Reg. No. 82636 LEGAL DESCRIPTION That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 35, Township 104 North, Range 9 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota described as follows: Beginning at the southwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 35; thence N89°58’42”E, Fillmore County Coordinate System NAD83 (1986 Adjustment), along the south line of said Northwest Quarter, 1039.50 feet; thence N00°49’06”W, 99.00 feet; thence N62°31’50”W, 759.00 feet; thence S63°16’24”W, 412.50 feet to the west line of said Northwest Quarter; thence S00°49’06”E, along said west line, 264.00 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 7.25 acres, more or less. And: All that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 35, Township 104 North, Range 9 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, lying north of the north right of way line of the Minnesota State Recreational Trail, being described by metes and bounds as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 35; thence N89°58’42”E, Fillmore County Coordinate System NAD83 (1986 Adjustment), along the north line of said Southwest Quarter, 1337.95 feet to the northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of said Southwest Quarter; thence S01°32’54”E, along the east line of the Northwest Quarter of said Southwest Quarter, 360.02 feet to the north right of way line of the Minnesota State Recreational Trail; thence N86°45’12”W, along said right of way line, 9.42 feet; thence southwesterly along said right of way line, along a curve, concave to the southeast, central angle of 49°09’52”, radius of 1687.02 feet and chord of said curve bears S68°39’52”W, 1403.60 feet to the west line of said Southwest Quarter; thence N02°02’01”W, along said west line, 870.07 feet to the point of beginning. Being subject to an easement for the Township Road right of way over the southerly boundary thereof. Containing 15.47 acres, more or less. Containing in all 22.72 acres, more or less; all in Fillmore County, Minnesota. Publish 13,20,27

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STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 23-CV-11-1018 Irma Wangen, Plaintiff, SUMMONS -vsMinerva Gerard and her heirs and assigns at law, Beulah Hermanson and her heirs and assigns at law, Merland Vickerman and his heirs and assigns at law, Arlis Vickerman, Edna Warman, Ivan Vickerman and his heirs and assigns at law, Verna Hart and her heirs and assigns at law, State of Minnesota Department of Human Services, and other persons unknown having or claiming an interest in the property, Defendants. The State of Minnesota to the AboveNamed Defendants and other persons unknown having or claiming an interest in the property described in the complaint herein: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon plaintiff’s attorney an answer to the complaint which accompanies this summons within 20 days afer service of this summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. This action involves, affects, or brings in question real property situated in the county of Fillmore, state of Minnesota, described as follows: Parcel 1: Commencing at the west onefourth stake of section thirty (30); thence north twenty-six and one-half rods; thence west twenty-four and one-sixth rods to place of beginning , all in township one hundred two (102) north of range eight (8) west, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Parcel 2: The North Half of the West Half (N 1/2 W 1/2) of East Half of Northwest Quarter (E 1/2 of NW 1/4) of Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section Thirty (30), Township one Hundred and Two (102). Range Eight West (8 W), comprising an area of Five (5) Acres, more or less, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Parcel 3: Four (4) acres of land more particularly described as follows: Commencing Twenty (20) rods North of the Southwest corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section thirty (30), Township One Hundred Two (102), Range Eight (8) West, thence running North Twenty (20) rods, to the place of beginning, all situated in Section (30), Township One Hundred Two (102), Range Eight (8) West, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Parcel 4: The northeast quarter (1/4) of

the northeast quarter (1/4) of the southeast quarter (1/4) of Section twenty-five (25) of Township 102, north of Range nine (9) west, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Parcel 5: The North West Quarter (NW 1/4) of the North West Quarter (NW 1/4) of the South West Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section Number Thirty (30) Township number One Hundred Two (102) North of Range Eight (8), West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, containing Ten (10) Acres of land more of less. This property was the homestead of decedent, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Parcel 6: The South 4 acres of the West 8 acres of the Southwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section thirty (30) Township one hundred and two (102) Range eight (8) Fillmore County, Minnesota. Parcel 7: 5 ac in SW Cor of E1/2 of NW1/4 of SW1/4 and E 2 ac of SW 1/4 of SW1/4 of SW1/4 Sec 30-102-8, Fillmore County, Minnesota. The object of this action is to partition said property by sale and that the proceeds of the sale he brought into court and divided among the parties according to their respective rights and interests as provided by statute. /s/ Jennifer A. Gumbel Attorney Registration No. 387724 Attorney for Plaintiff Springer & Gumbel, P.A. 141 West Fillmore Street P.O. Box 469 Preston, MN 55965 Telephone (507) 765-3600 Publish 30,6,13 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-12-62 In Re: Estate of Harvey Harry Hovey a/k/a Harvey Hovey Decedent NOTICE OF ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on February 24, 2012, at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this court at Preston, Minnesota, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the decedent’s Will dated 4-8-1999, and for the appointment of Beth Taylor, whose address is 628 Cortland Lane SW, Rochester, MN 55902 as personal representative of the decedent’s estate in an unsupervised administration.

ORDINANCE No. 96 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN LIQUOR CONTROL ORDINANCE #85, ADDING PROVISIONS TO AFTER THE TIME WHEN A SALE CAN LEGALLY OCCUR. The City Council of the City of Fountain, MN ordains: Fountain Liquor Control Ordinance #85, is hereby amended so as to add the following thereto: 1. No person shall consume nor shall an on-sale sale licensee permit and consumption of intoxicating liquor or 3.2% malt liquor in an on-sale licensed premise more than 30 minutes after the time when a sale can legally occur. 2. No on-sale licensee shall permit any glass, bottle, or other container containing intoxicating liquor or 3.2% malt liquor to remain upon any table, bar, school, or other place where customers are served, more than 30 minutes after the time when a sale can legally occur. 3. No person, other than the licensee and any employee, shall remain on the on-sale licensed premises more than 30 minutes after the time when a sale can legally occur. This ordinance becomes effective from and after its passage and publication. CITY OF FOUNTAIN: By: /s/ Richard Kujath Richard Kujath, Mayor Attest: /s/ Ronda Flattum Ronda Flattum, City Clerk Published in the Fillmore County Journal This _6th___date____Feb.____ Publish 6,13 Canton Township rock quotes The Canton Township Board will accept quotes on crushed rock which meets state specifications. Quotes are to be on a per yard basis, and to be delivered and spread upon township roads as needed. Quotes are to be sent or delivered to the Township Clerk on or before 7:00 p.m., February 27, 2012. The board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. Faye Garness, Clerk 15313 Co. 21 Canton, MN 55922 Publish 6,13 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-12-44 In Re: Estate of Larry Lynn Draper a/k/a Larry Draper, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate.The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Stacy N. Draper, whose address is 39063 County Rd 10, Lanesboro, MN 55949 to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as co-personal representatives or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the 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 have the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of 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 per-

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Notice of annual board of audit Fountain township Fountain will conduct the Annual Board of Audit after the March 1, 2012, regular meeting. The March 1 meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Fountain Fire Hall. Dan Graskamp, Clerk Publish 13,20 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 23-CV-12-64 PETER JOHN KENNEDY AND BETH MARIE GRANSEE PLAINTIFFS, VS. JUSTIN JOHNSON, HILDA JOHNSON, HILDA M. JOHNSON, CHARLES J. JOHNSON, LYNETTE JOHNSON, LYNETTE A. JOHNSON, DAVID N. JOHNSON, NEIL N. JOHNSON, LUTHER A. MYHRO, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF LUTHER A. MYHRO, REGINA MICHAELSON, JOSEPH N. JOHNSON, HANS JOHNSON, CHRIST JOHNSON, ELLA JOHNSON, JULIUS N. JOHNSON, JULIUS JOHNSON, NELS JOHNSON, NILS JOHNSON, NEAL JOHNSON, NELS E. STEDGE, THOMAS INGEBRIGTSON, ISABEL INGEBRIGTSON, THOMAS INGEBRIGTSON, TRULS NARVESON, ALSO, ALL OTHER PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, INTEREST, OR LIEN IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, INCLUDING THE HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES AND DEVISEES OF ANY OF THE FOREGOING DEFENDANTS WHO ARE DECEASED, DEFENDANTS. SUMMONS THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiffs have started a lawsuit against you. The original Plaintiffs’ Complaint is on file at the office of the Court Administrator of the above named Court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at the following address: Matthew J. Opat, P.A. Attorney at Law PO Box 455 22 SE Second Street Chatfield, MN 55923 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiffs’ Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiffs should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiffs everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Fillmore County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, at 1:00 p.m. in the Fillmore County Courthouse, Commissioners’ Boardroom, 101 Fillmore St. W., Preston, MN, for the purpose of considering an interim ordinance to enact a moratorium on the permitting of new or expansion of existing sand pits. Publish 13

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