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Area residents will ‘drop a line’ in Lanesboro

By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

It is once again time for area residents, friends, and families to bundle up and gather together on the frozen Bass Pond in Lanesboro, Minn.

The tournament, now in its seventh year, will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2015 from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. Registration will be from 10:30 a.m.

- 12 p.m.

Last year the event was dedicated to Matthew Erickson, Blake Overland, and Andrew Kingsbury who were lost in a tragic car accident in Winona, Minn. in January of 2014.

Scholarships in the men’s names were formed last year with a portion of the proceeds from the ice fishing tournament. The recipients of the scholarships were Amy Kelly, Tristen Chiglo, and Clay Olson.

The scholarships will be given out again in 2015.

According to one of the organizers of the event, Rob Wagner, over $2,000 of the proceeds were donated to the Winona County Dive Rescue Team and another portion was used to purchase prizes for this year’s tournament.

The tournament, which is sponsored by the Root River

Saloon, is a fun way for everyone who has a touch of cabin fever to get outside in the fresh air and enjoy an outdoor activity, whether it is their first time or they are a seasoned pro.

Due to such a high number of female participants in past years, a new category has been added for the 2015 tournament. According to Wagner, the new category is “Female Adult”, which has been added to the Kids and Adult categories.

Adults (ages 21 and over) pay a $10 entry fee. Kids pay a $5 entry fee and children must be supervised by an adult.

A Minnesota fishing license is required, and no shacks or portables are allowed, and only one line per person.

Food will be available for purchase by the senior class of Lanesboro High School, who will be raising money for their class trip. Hot dogs, brats, chips, pop, coffee, hot chocolate, and cider will be served to warm up some cold bellies, according to Dean of Students John Smith.

The hot dogs and brats will be donated by the Root River Saloon, chips are being donated

by Gil B’s, and S & A Petroleum will donate the pop. Additionally, the seniors will be raffling

By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

who has been General Manager of the Preston Public Utility for the past 10 years while also wearing the hat of City Administrator for the City of Preston, shared details about how this error was discovered.

“Every utility contends with unaccounted for electricity depending on the utility,” shared

At the February 10 county board meeting commissioners approved two separate tobacco use policies, one for the Fillmore County Office Building Grounds and one for the Fillmore County Courthouse Grounds.

No tobacco use of any kind will be allowed on the grounds of the office building. It will be a tobacco free area. This policy does not extend to the Sheriff’s Office and grounds across the street.

No tobacco use of any kind will be allowed on the courthouse grounds except for a designated location. The designated tobacco use area, at this time, is to be located on the east side of the courthouse building by the end of the sidewalk. Commissioners decided it was necessary to allow for a designated tobacco use area so users would not encroach on surrounding businesses across the streets. The location of the designated area is not written into the policy and may be changed if this area isn’t working well.

Lantha Stevens, Director of Nursing, said the policies align with the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) designed to improve public health. Chairman Duane Bakke added that the implementation of the tobacco policies help the county to continue to qualify for SHIP grant funding. There will be signs at both locations and the signs will be paid for out of the SHIP grant. The policies were approved unanimously.

Citizens Input Ann Priebe, Connect Trails

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Joe McCabe of Lanesboro, Minn. participated in the 2014 Memorial Ice Fishing Tournament held at Bass Pond in Lanesboro. The seventh annual event will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2015.

Photo by Amanda McCabe off a few items and the proceeds of the raffle will also be going toward senior trip expenses.

Organizers of the event are Rob Wagner, Melissa Konsti, Mike and Laura Wilford, Scott and Karla Strom, Brad and Rita Kelly, and Erik and Laurie Over-

land.

The annual ice fishing tournament in Lanesboro draws many people to not only ‘drop a line’, but also to spend time with friends and family, meet new friends, and compare fish stories.

PPU customers surprised with billing error

By Jason Sethre jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Imagine finding out that your electric utility bill has not been billed correctly for a number of years. OK, now imagine your local utility telling you that the billing error resulted in you owing the utility company anywhere from $18,000 to $40,000.

And, then imagine being told

that you would have to pay for all undercharged services for the past three years. Keep in mind this was an error in the billing system of the local public utility; nothing in the customer’s control.

Recently, five Preston Public Utility commercial customers were contacted by Preston Public Utility General Manager Joe Hoffman regarding the dis-

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crepancy. Four of those customers were told they had been undercharged and they would be required to pay for those services retroactively for the past three years. Meanwhile, another PPU customer had been overcharged and was entitled to a refund.

How the error was discovered In a meeting with the Fillmore County Journal on Monday, February 9, 2015, Joe Hoffman,

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project chair, asked for and received the board’s support for the Connect Trails Project Team’s regional initiative. Due to the tight timeline, she presented her request during the citizens input portion of the meeting. Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) is to provide up to $100,000 in funding for Regional Community Growth Initiatives. Connect Trails is one of four project teams that will present their project plans to the Regional Community Growth Initiative Core Leadership Team at a public forum on February 21 at the Rochester International Event Center to compete for the grant.

The SMIF grant would require a 25 percent cash match.

The intention is to secure funding for the development of ideas that could provide economic growth in the region.

Communities connected with trails in the region could increase tourism and provide active recreation for all ages. Priebe said they are looking into forming a larger regional plan to connect trails. Connect Trails has agreed to work with Southeastern Minnesota Association Regional Trails (SMART).

Employee recognition Each year the board recognizes its employees that have worked for the county for five (3), ten (2), fifteen (16), twenty (1), twenty-five (2), and this year for forty years (1). Deborah Jeffers has worked in the attorney’s office for 40 years.

Tony Webber (Chief Deputy) and Helen Ostby (Health Care) have been with the county for 25 years. Julie Loven (Public Health) has served the county for 20 years.

Bakke congratulated the

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employees on behalf of the board, saying we certainly appreciate what you do, adding that we seldom hear complaints about your work.

This year five employees received the Safety Award including Jason Marquardt (Veteran Services), Terry Schultz, Dale Egge, and Blaine Tufte (all in Building Maintenance), and James Crawford (Highway).

Other business in brief •An appropriation of a half cent per capita or $1,041.70 was approved for Historic Bluff Country for 2015. Robert Coe, a current board member, repeated their request for 15 cents per capita or $3,125.10. The appropriation of a half cent per capita was the same as last year.

It is also about the same amount appropriated to the Southern Minnesota Tourism Association.

Coe, Chatfield, explained they cover an area north to I-90, west to state highway 56, south to the Iowa border, and east to the Mississippi River. Commissioners held up the appropriation earlier this year because the office in Rushford is closed and they wanted to know the status of the organization. Coe said they have went through a readjustment this last year, since their director quit. They get a per capita appropriation from Houston County and a per capita appropriation from Olmsted County only for those residents of Chatfield living in Olmsted County.

County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman said the county, acting only as the administrator, is sending out the lodging tax collected on behalf of Wykoff and Chatfield. She says each township contracts with whom ever they choose. Coe said they are also getting the lodging tax from Houston County.

Coe reported that they had over 400 inquiries in January which a director located in La Crescent responded to.

•Approval was given for Insights Discovery Concepts online session for Income Maintenance staff at a cost of $1,250 as requested by Neva Beier, Social Services.

•A request to advertise for surface reconditioning projects on County State Aid Highways 9, 14, and 20 was approved.

County Engineer Ron Gregg said it will include a full depth reclamation of asphalt and the installation of new culverts where needed. Commissioners thanked Gregg for getting the advertisement ready to go out this early.

•Approval was given to advertise for a summer intern in the Highway Engineering Department. Gregg explained that with increases in construction projects, the extra help in the field will allow a certified employee to remain in the office working on design. The intern may be a college student in the field of Civil Technology. The intern will be employed a maximum of 67 days. The cost is eligible for state aid dollars for construction expenses.

•A committee will meet to make decisions for a new county road map. Gregg said the inventory of maps has been depleted and a company called Business Input Group (BIG) has been consulted. They would use GIS information and the county would provide high resolution photos. There would be a one time cost of $4,285 plus a printing cost per thousand maps. For 3,000 maps, Gregg estimated the break even cost will be about $2.50 per map.

•The courthouse will close at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve, December 24. Employees scheduled to work from 2 p.m. to closing will be paid regular time for 2.5 hours.

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Chatfield approves first consideration for three ordinances

By Karen Reisner Early in January the Chatfield City Council authorized city attorney Fred Suhler to draft three ordinances. The first consideration on each of these ordinances was approved at the February 9 meeting. Councilors Dave Frank and Paul Novotny were absent.

Ordinance no. 414 deals with signs for non-commercial speech. It amends provisions of the Chatfield City Code, Section 109-9 to be consistent and in compliance with state statute. Non-commercial speech signs will be allowed to be posted 46 days before the state primary in a state general election year until 10 days following the general election.

Ordinance no. 415 relates to land use regulations and allows the use of two lots in an R-1 District to have a single 50 foot width street access in certain circumstances. It amends Section 113-182 of the city code. The amendments are in response to a requested change in the code to allow two singlefamily lots to share a street frontage. The amendment will make a property split possible, allowing increased housing density increasing the city’s tax base without forcing the city to have more roadway. City Clerk Joel Young noted this ordinance will affect very few properties.

Ordinance no. 416 relates to breweries, brewpubs, distilleries, taprooms and tasting rooms. The ordinance will allow these enterprises within the city. It includes amendments to numerous sections of the city code to allow permitting in commercial and light industrial zones.

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Ice Fishing Tournament

Deborah Jeffers holds her certificate recognizing her 40 years of employment with Fillmore County (Attorney’s Office).

Photo by Karen Reisner

In honoR oF: Andy Kingsbury, Matt Erickson and Blake overland

Other business in brief •Tony Lammers reported on the jet cleaning of sewer lines in 2014. The report had been written by Pat O’Neill. Over 30,000 feet of sewer line was jet cleaned. The lining project was also completed. Lammers noted that getting the cement plant finished and the heat turned on will make the jetter truck and equipment parked there last longer. The jetter truck will be ready year round for sewer backup issues. They expect to work through each part of the city every four years.

•The council approved the use of Mill Creek Park by the horse arena for Chosen Valley Vet Clinic’s horse vaccination clinic on Saturday March 21 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. If there is a rain/snow event on that day, the vaccination clinic will be rescheduled for April 11.

•Lammers recommended that the city enter into a service agreement with Corrpro, Medina, Ohio, for inspection of the cathodic protection, which protects against corrosion, at the water tower near the new elementary school. After consulting with Corrpro, Lammers believes there may be a problem with the Anode in the tank or something else. It will cost $565 to get the tank inspected, determining what kind of issue there is. Depending on the problem, another call may be necessary. The service agreement was approved.

•Mayor Russ Smith read a proclamation in recognition of the Chatfield Public Library’s 100th Anniversary. The roots of the library began to grow from donated books housed in a public rest room in 1911.

An Andrew Carnegie grant of $6,000 was secured in 1914 to build a permanent building.

The new library was formally opened February 15, 1915.

Mayor Smith proclaimed 2015 as the “Year of the Library” in honor of its 100th Anniversary.

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Saturday, February 21, 2015 Lanesboro Bass Pond • 12pm-2pm Registration 10:30am - noon Adult division 21 and over (one line per person) Childrens divisions Prizes awarded following contest

Five employees received the Safety Award, including from left to right: Jason Marquardt (Community Services-Veterans), Terry Schultz (Building Maintenance), James Crawford (Highway), Dale Egge (Building Maintenance), and Blaine Tufte (Building Maintenance).

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Letter about...Mineral extraction and mining ordinance To the Editor, We want to remind residents of Houston County that your County Board of Commissioners is holding the LAST public hearing on the proposed Mineral Extraction and Mining ordinance to address frac sand mining on Wednesday, February 18 at 10 a.m. in the Commissioner’s Room at the Courthouse in Caledonia. If possible, PLEASE attend and voice your opinions on this important issue! Your Commissioners need to hear what YOU want this decision to be.

If you’ve been following the development of the proposed ordinance, you are aware of the dysfunction, lack of credibility, and personal agendas that appear to be at work within our county government and are ultimately undermining our rights as citizens. We live in a democracy, where our elected officials and appointed leaders are to make decisions based on what their constituents want and what

is in the best interest of all, not just a select few, or worse yet, to support their personal biases. If you’ve attended any of the Planning Commission or County Board meetings, viewed the recorded meetings on the Houston County website (www.co.houston. mn.us) or talked with some of the commissioners, you quickly perceive there are certain individuals who demonstrate a strong intent to control the outcome of this decision and will not consider a ‘ban’ on frac sand mining, regardless of what the ‘people’ want. The term ‘dictatorship’ comes to mind.

If you haven’t been following or engaged in this issue, you need to do so now!

Please contact your County Commissioners and if possible, attend the public hearing. We recommend contacting them as a group via e-mail so they all get the same message and can hold each other accountable in their response. Make your voices heard and hold your elected leaders accountable to do their job!

Jim and Cindy Hobelsberger La Crescent Township

By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal Cell: (507) 251-5297 jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com The greatest investment in America is human capital. It’s not our products. It’s not our services.

It’s what’s between our ears.

But Jason Sethre it is only as effective as ambition.

President Barack Obama thinks that giving graduating high school students a free twoyear education at a community college completely free of charge makes sense.

Well, first off, it’s not free. We, the taxpayers, will pay for those first two years of community college.

So, is Obama suggesting we go to a K-14 system? From my observation of the Japanese culture, probably the most efficient in the world, they can get the job

Letter about...National Trout Center To the Editor, After reading the Preston Council article on their meeting on February 2, I would like to weigh in with some questions and some comments.

First of all, it is my understanding that a city council has a fiduciary duty to the taxpayers. I believe the relationship of the city with the NTC has been on going for a number of years now.

My Questions are: 1. Can the NTC provide any

dollar and cents proof that they will ever be able to fly on their own? Or will the city have to continue to enable with taxpayer dollars?

2. I see information about a building for the NTC in the future. Without help from other larger groups, like Trout Unlimited, how can this come about? I certainly hope the taxpayers are not expected to get involved in this private endeavor.

3. Is there verifiable proof from the NTC that they are bringing people to the area?

4. Where does the city draw

the line when someone else comes to them with an idea and needs to be supported in their endeavor?

5. How long do the taxpayers support an endeavor before the council decides it is enough?

I also have a question about the city paying rent for the NTC building to the patron of this endeavor. I’m concerned there might be a legal conflict there.

Thank you, council members who are asking the tough questions.

Richard Wolfe Preston, Minn.

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A higher education

done in less time with greater results.

We shouldn’t be focused on higher education. We should instead be focused on our public school system. The Japanese culture produces results of 90 percent of their students graduating from high school. Meanwhile, the United States only ushers 75 percent of their students to a high school diploma.

Of the 75 percent of high school graduates in America, a good percentage will attend a college or university. Of those who do attend, 30 percent will drop out after the first year. And, only half of those remaining in college will actually graduate.

Hmmm... sounds like investing in young people who will waste our taxpaying dollars is a good investment, right? Yay! Free college for everyone!

So, if we look at our education system like a strainer, here’s the end result. If we took 100 students, and the U.S. standard of 75 percent graduate, then we will pay for 22 of those students to go to college and then drop out after the first year. After we lose the initial 30 percent of the 75 students who went on to community college, only 50

Government this week • Monday, Feb. 16, Chatfield School Board, High School Media Center, 7 p.m.

• Tuesday, February 17, Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m.

• Tuesday, February 17, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m.

• Tuesday, February 17, Mabel-Canton School Board, Media Center, 7 p.m.

• Tuesday, February 17, Rushford Village City Council, Community Center, 7 p.m.

• Wednesday, February 18, Kingsland School Board, District Conference Room, 6:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, February 18, Fillmore Central School Board, 5 p.m.

• Thursday, February 19, Lanesboro School Board, 7 p.m.

• Monday, February 23, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall 6 p.m.

• Monday, February 23, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m.

• Monday, February 23, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

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percent of the remainder will graduate from that institution.

So, we’ll lose another 27 students who will never make it to graduation. And, of those who graduate, that doesn’t guarantee they will have selected a degree that any employer desires, or that the student actually has a work ethic worth hiring.

We have 25 percent of our population still not graduating from high school, and President Obama is more concerned with higher education?

No skin in the game If we give away the first two years of community college to everyone and anyone, doesn’t that also devalue the two year associate degrees that so many people have paid for over many decades.

What about them? They had to pay for their education. They had to take out loans, work extra jobs, and earn their two-year degree.

And, when you have to pay for something, you take it more serious and you appreciate it more than if it is just given to you.

If people have no skin in the game, are they going to take their education serious? Especially, young people?

And, how does this proposal impact those who are considering the path of going into the military? Right now, many young people will go into the military with expectations that they will receive funds to use toward a college education when they complete their service to this country.

Will we have fewer young people enlist in the military right out of high school because they are getting their first two years of college completely free?

And, if everyone gets an associate’s degree, then what will be the value of the bachelor’s degree?

More people with bachelor’s degrees will need to earn a master’s degree. When does it stop?

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The problem with colleges and universities Another reason we should be concerned with giving away the first two years of college is that we are feeding the beast that really doesn’t provide a tremendous return on investment.

First off, college has become way too expensive. If we say that everyone gets to attend their first two years of community college completely free, those institutions will need to hire more professors and support staff. Those community colleges may also have to expand their facilities, which will require capital investments. All of this on the false pretenses of a “free” education for those who have no skin in the game. That’s just fiscally irresponsible.

Second, why do students have to earn credits from courses that have nothing to do with their degree? When I attended RCTC back in the early 90’s, I had to take three physical education courses. So, I signed up for jogging, swimming and some other class. I had skin in the game in the form of five scholarships paying for my education, and I questioned the relevance of taking these courses as it related to my major. I wasn’t going to school to become a physical education teacher.

I was actually studying preveterinary medicine at the time.

Colleges and universities make students take courses that have nothing to do with their primary objective. Why? Well, I was told

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that this was to help make me a more well-rounded student.

No, not true. I’m of the opinion that they make us take these courses so they can extract more dollars out of our pockets. And, the reality is that they have us stuck between a rock and a hard place. They make the rules regarding what constitutes a college education.

When I was studying pre-veterinary medicine, why did I have to take trigonometry? I actually completed trigonometry in high school with flying colors. But, I had to take it again in college.

And, when was the last time you used sine, cosine, and tangent?

Interestingly, I have encountered many college graduates who can barely add, subtract, multiply or divide. Maybe they missed the basics and spent more time in the trigonometry classroom.

My point here is that we should only have to take core courses that pertain to the primary objective of the major. Forget the rest. Our colleges and universities are bloated with wasteful courses and degrees.

To me, the best investment in education our nation has seen dates back to when my father attended vocational school in Rochester in the 70s. He learned the trades. Everything the students learned pertained to what they were going to experience on the job. Time was not wasted on non-essential subject matter.

Third, there are a lot of professors who live in a world of theory. They’ve never worked outside of academia. I’ve encountered these professors time and time again. I recall when I went back to college at Purdue University as a non-traditional student at the age of 30, and I was a far better student than when I was a ripe 18-years-old.

When I went back to college later in life, I was married, a homeowner, a father, and the leader of a company with 70 employees in which I was responsible for a $5 million annual budget. I had gained real life experience pertaining to the business world.

So, as I sat and listened to professors preach, I could tell who was truly connected to the real world and who had only theoretical application. The best professors at Purdue University, in my opinion, were the ones that were part-time professors while also working another job out in the real world. I had a

horrible marketing professor, but I had an outstanding law professor and economics professor. The two outstanding professors both had day jobs, while the marketing professor was the head of his department and had never worked outside of the institution.

Colleges and universities need to take this into consideration.

To me, there’s a huge disconnect between higher education and the real world.

Lastly, they don’t teach work ethic in any college or university.

We have a lot of individuals graduating from institutions who come out into the workforce with a horrible work ethic. A college education doesn’t guarantee anything but a piece of paper. After you’ve earned that piece of paper, you need to prove yourself in the real world. Keep in mind that I don’t believe this is the institution’s responsibility. I just want to reiterate to graduates that a piece of paper is only as effective as the individual who earned it.

What would Lincoln say?

The 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, whom scholars and the public consistently rank as one of the three greatest presidents in the history of our nation, was once quoted as saying “Whatever you are, be a good one.”

And, Lincoln, with all that he accomplished in his life as a lawyer, congressman, and president, has been recognized by historians as self-educated, only attending school in a one-room log cabin at the ages of 6, 7, 11, 13 and 15.

President Lincoln was a perfect example of “you get out of it what you put into it.”

I can’t help but wonder what the self-motivated, insatiably curious President Abraham Lincoln would say about President Barack Obama’s proposal to provide the first two years of community college free of charge -at American taxpayer’s expense.

I think the well-read Lincoln would have first suggested that we pick up a book and read.

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Letter about...Living as God intended born too late says: Steve, Unfortunately society is falling further and further away from God, and it will only get worse. There are way too many “Herb Pankos” out there trying to shove believers into a closet. Way too many people driven by greed and pursuit of “stuff ”. Way too many “Johnny Manziel’s” and “Richard Sherman’s” teaching us that money and me, me, me are what is important.

Movingforward says: “Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between Man & his God, that he owes account to none other for his faith or his worship, that the legitimate powers of government reach actions only, & not opinions, I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should ‘make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,’ thus building a wall of separation between Church and State.”

-Thomas Jefferson 1802

Guest Commentary: Response to Mr. Erding’s rebuttal Kim Wentworth says: Mr. Panko, how about this: SOCIALISM- social security in its purist form would have possibly been a success if both parties had left it alone thru the years. At one point we had a good size surplus of money in Social Security but instead of lower rates we came up with (STUPID) ideas of spending the excess. And like drug abuse, once started it is hard to stop. Every reason to pile on seems justifies. MEDICARE- I will give you in this letter. PUBLIC EDUCATION- I have thought and looked hard to find a benefit here but am not able to come up with any. Dumbing down of students , unions and expecting results on “money in, equals results out”, again and again. What is that old adage about doing something the same way over and over and expecting a change because you keep doing it, stupid. GUN CONTROL- increments chipping away at the 2nd amendment. Show me a dangerous gun and I will become the staunches gun control freak. Show me an “assault rifle” and I will do the same thing.

Blaming guns for violence and crimes is like your little buddy Michael Moore blaming his spoon because he is fat. RACISMOn this one there is blame to go around on both sides. For every example of racism I can show you an example of reverse racism.

It is up to the human race to change that, NOT government.

Accusations fly at Peterson meeting REDHORSE51 says: I think after getting screwed by the Rushford School District, the City of Peterson should mandate that the current school district makes sure the facility is structurally sound, and then offers it to the City of Peterson for $1.00 to do with it as they please. I also think that the Peterson-Rushford School Board should consider new colors and a new nickname.

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, February 16, 2015

An Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County

C ommentary STANDING GUARD: Tax reform, funding for school maintenance, and mandatory buffer strips systems. Since all local districts operate under the same funding system, is it any wonder they are constantly allowing important maintenance issues to be put on the back burner while they search in vain for a way to fund them without some kind of tax increase? Inevitably, school buildings deteriorate because of age and neglect, and school boards are forced to deal with the consequences. Quite often, this involves passing a referendum to tear down or abandon old buildings and build new, and the cycle of deterioration and neglect starts all over again.

Which leads us to another item that must be addressed: the fact that a disproportionate amount of paying for construction levies falls on the shoulders of district farmers. This situation was described quite well in the December 12 Rochester Post Bulletin on the front page of the B section. A recent bill introduced

by Rep. Steve Drazkowski proposes treating construction levies the same as operating levies, which tax farmers based on the home, buildings, and one acre.

The bill would also apply that formula to construction levies for cities and counties. “ That

By Jeff Erding These issues may appear unrelated, but in reality they are inextricably linked here in Minn. and affect us all in ways some of us seldom think about.

Paying for education in Minn. Jeff Erding amounts to about half of the annual State General Fund spending, or about 20 billion dollars. (source: mn.gov, Minnesota Management and Budget) The way funds are allocated to outstate schools, (schools outside the metropolitan area) far too little is available for maintaining existing facilities. While speaking with officials at Kingsland, I learned that a mere $50,000 is available for repairs and maintenance for the latest fiscal year.

According to maintenance supervisor John Dols, just applying a much needed seal coating to the parking lot would use up nearly half of the available funds, leaving precious little for roof maintenance, painting, caulking, floor replacement, and normal repairs to heating and cooling

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way,” states Drazkowski, “farmers are not disproportionately taxed compared to the other citizens who vote for those levies.”

So are farmers treated unfairly under the present system? Let’s look at some numbers. A Stewartville area farmer who asked to remain anonymous revealed his taxes on about 1000 acres have doubled in the last 4 years, from 12 to 24 thousand dollars. He expects them to jump another 20% due to the recently passed building referendum. Rod Sommerfield, who farms 500 acres in Mazeppa township, has a tax bill projected to rise at least 17% next year. Spring Valley area farmer Steve Heusinkveld’s taxes jumped a whopping 270% from 2000 to 2013 including a $900 jump alone from the 2008 Kingsland construction referendum. A homeowner in town with a $150,000 house paid an extra $54 that year.

Does that seem unfair? It sure does to me, given the fact that town dwellers outnumber farmers by an overwhelming number in every rural district in the area.

Would construction referendums be as likely to pass if everyone had to pay their fair share? I think not!

Would district residents demand state policy conform to common sense funding of proper building maintenance instead of a construction referendum that would bump their taxes by thousands?

You bet. Drazkowski’s bill has the support of Minnesota Farmers Union and Minnesota Farm Bureau. It deserves our support as well.

Last but not least, Buffer Strips, also known as Conservation Buffers. This involves a very effective tool composed of a deep

rooted grass species planted in a strip along a ditch, stream, or river. Properly installed and maintained, they perform a very important task; they filter out runoff, keeping soil on the fields and contaminants out of the water, at the same time slowing the flow and helping control flooding. Width of the strip varies, with about 50’ considered the minimum. How are they related to taxes? Because when farmers are taxed unfairly, they look for ways to create a larger revenue stream. Since waterways and Conservation Buffers cost money to install and maintain besides taking land out of production, good and sustainable farming practices unfortunately often fall prey to economics, and the environment suffers.

How important are good conservation practices? Last fall Cindy and I visited the final resting place of Richard J. Dorer, a great American soldier and Conservationist. The quote on his headstone near Whitewater State Park describes perfectly how we should conduct ourselves.

“Your Creator has filled the Earth with all the things necessary to sustain you, and has found them to be good. While you dwell among the mortals, you may partake of them. Guard them closely. Squander them not!

If you are untrue to this sacred trust, mankind shall not be perpetuated, but shall banish itself from the Earth.”

We need to take Mr. Dorer’s words to heart; the importance of water quality and soil retention cannot be overstated.

Last fall, our county Soil and Water Conservation Board published an excellent article urging farmers to keep smaller tillage equipment that lends itself to good conservation practices here in Bluff Country, and I thank

them for doing so. Large tillage equipment that works fine on the prairie does not always allow good conservation practices in the Driftless Region of Minn., Iowa, and Wisc. Governor Dayton recently came out strongly in favor of mandatory Buffer Strips as a way of improving water quality and providing habitat for all types of wildlife and pollinators as well as reducing erosion and runoff. I urge all of you to contact your legislators and tell them you want fairness to our schools and farmers and a bi-partisan plan to establish and maintain mandatory buffer strips and good conservation practices. We have one of the most beautiful and productive areas of the world here in Bluff Country. Let’s work together to keep it that way!

In closing, I’ll share a 4 paragraph summary of The (un) Affordable Care Act ( AKA OBAMACARE) sent to me today by a friend. The original 10,535 pages with all the B. S. removed!!

1) In order to insure the uninsured, we first have to uninsure the insured.

2) Next, we require the newly uninsured to be re-insured!!

3) To re-insure the newly uninsured, they are required to pay extra charges and higher deductibles to be re-insured.

4) The extra charges and higher deductibles are required so that the original insured who became uninsured, can pay enough extra so that the original uninsured can be insured, which will be free of charge to them. This is called REDISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH or more commonly, SOCIALISM!!

Like Nancy Pelosi said, “We have to pass the bill so we can discover what is in the bill away from all the heated controversy!”

Nancy, I think we get it now.

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Southeastern Minnesota Elementary School Counselor of the Year On April 9, 2015, the Southeastern Minnesota School Counselor’s Association’s (SEMSCA) Annual Professional Recognition Program will recognize Tina Barness, school counselor at MNVA K-8, as the Southeastern Minnesota Elementary School Counselor of the Year. As a finalist, Tina will be eligible to be the SEMSCA Division nominee for that category’s state level award sponsored by the MN School Counselor’s Association.

Mrs. Barness was selected on the basis of a nomination; three letters of recommendation, one from the nominator and two others from current co-workers; and a rational for the nomination. The letter of recommendation from the nominator contained a brief description of the contribution for which the individual is being nominated. The three-page rational for the nomination described the programs, activities or contributions that Tina has made during her last fiveyears at MNVA, which demonstrated her worthiness to receive the award. During Tina’s time with MNVA, she has been instrumental in creating support groups for students in the elementary and middle schools and in establishing student-support team meetings among the staff in both sites. Through Tina’s tireless work, the students at MNVA are provided the support that sets MNVA apart from other similar schools.

Houston Dance Team

The Houston Dance Team delivered their greatest performance of the season on Saturday, February 7, 2015, at the section meet in Dover-Eyota, finishing their season in fourth place. This year’s team proved that they could fight hard as they improved each and every week leading up to the section meet, where they danced their hearts out and gave it their all. These girls, with their strength, confidence, and belief, have a lot to be proud of. The dance and emotion they exhibited showed that these girls know what it means to be dancers and part of a team. The team, coached by Erica Upton-Wurst, consisted of the following girls: Shelby Bedard, Eryn Englund, Ruby Johnson, Hayley Schaub, Maddie Srock, Maya Upton, and Manager Abby McEvers. Their final performance of the season was during halftime of the boys basketball game against Rushford-Peterson on Monday, February 9, 2015.

Junior High Knowledge Bowl Places 1st Congratulations to the Junior High Knowledge Bowl Team 1 for placing 1st at Regionals! Houston Team 2 also represented Houston well with a 10th place finish. Mrs. Carr said her favorite part of the day was when a coach from another school told her how impressed she was with how well the Houston teams work together and have fun. What a proud moment for the Hurricanes!

The Junior High Knowledge Bowl, sponsored by the Southeast Service Cooperative, is for students in grades 7-9. During each of the contests listed below, our Junior High teams competed in written and oral rounds by answering questions related to all areas of learning. Questions tested our students’ recall, problem solving, and critical thinking skills. (credit: SEC) Below is a summary of the Junior High Knowledge Bowl’s “road to success” ~Round Robin~ Round Robin competitions in October, November, and December.

Houston Team 1 placed 1st Houston Team 2 placed 6th Houston Team 3 showed great participation ~Sub-Regionals~ All teams competed at Sub-Regionals on January 9, 2015. The top 12 teams from that day moved onto Regionals.

Houston Team 1 placed 1st Houston Team 2 placed 8th Houston Team 3 showed improvement ~Regionals~ Regionals were held January 21, 2015 Houston Team 1 finished 1st - Team 1 earned a 1st place trophy and individual gold medals Houston Team 2 placed 10th At the Junior High level, the highest is Regionals, so the season has now ended.

Congratulations to all teams on our Junior High Knowledge Bowl and to coach Becky Carr!

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Hoffman. According to Hoffman, most utilities experience 7 to 10 percent “line loss”. The utility industry reference to line loss relates to the amount of electricity purchased versus what is billed out to customers.

“EIA (Energy Information Administration) estimates that national electricity transmission and distribution losses average about 6% of the electricity that is transmitted and distributed in the United States each year,” cited from www.eia.gov.

Hoffman shared that the PPU, one of 18 non-profit, municipally-owned utilities under a longterm wholesale agreement with the joint-action agency SMMPA (Southeran Minnesota Municipal Power Agency), has been experiencing a line loss of between 11 and 12 percent.

According to Hoffman, this loss in the transmission and distribution of electricity can typically be affected by metering issues, inefficient transformers, conductivity through trees near power lines, or customers tampering with utility metering equipment.

After PPU General Manager Joe Hoffman returned from a conference, he was on a mission to find ways to manage the Preston Public Utility with greater efficiency. Since the PPU is owned by the shareholders, 652 residential and 183 commercial customers, any money saved for the PPU

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is passed onto the customers.

As Hoffman worked with his staff to identify opportunities for greater efficiency in the system, a number of discoveries were made.

First, it was determined that the city was not getting charged enough for each of the street lights throughout the City of Preston. The PPU bills the City of Preston for each street light, and the amount charged was incorrect. So, while it will show up as a revenue gain for the PPU, it will impact the utility expense of the City of Preston.

Additionally, the PPU determined that five customers were not being charged correctly. It had nothing to do with their meters. It had everything to do with the multipliers plugged into the billing system.

Most residential meters have a multiplier equivalent to one, while commercial multipliers can range between one and as high as 160 units.

Hoffman said he wasn’t sure where the error occurred with five PPU customers. “It could have been lost on some paperwork left behind in a truck. Who knows.”

According to Hoffman, the billing errors had dated back to over 10 years ago, prior to when Hoffman had been named General Manager of the Preston Public Utilities.

Retroactive billing According to Minnesota State Public Utilities Commission Administrative Rules under 7820.3800, titled “Electric Util-

ity Billing Errors, Subpart 4, “the remedy shall be calculated on the basis of payments for service rendered after the date, but in no event for a period beginning more than three years before the discovery of an overcharge or one year before the discovery of an overcharge.”

Initially, the PPU General Manager Joe Hoffman had contacted the four undercharged customers to let them know they would be responsible for paying for undercharged electric utility services dating back for three years.

Following the Monday, February 9, 2015 meeting with the Fillmore County Journal, on the morning of Tuesday, February 10, 2015, there was a special meeting called with the PPU Board of Commissioners.

Change of plans While the Preston Public Utility was entitled to go back and charge customers for three years of service that were erroneously missed due to the incorrect mul-

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. tiplier entered into the billing system more than 10 years ago, on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, the PPU Board of Commissions voted unanimously to reduce the undercharged services due by each of the four customers to no more than one year. These payments will be required to be paid to the PPU at zero percent interest over the next three years by each of the four customers.

The PPU Board of Commissions consists of Preston residents Ron Schroeder, Robert Hanson, Heath Mensink and non-voting Preston City Council representative Dave Harrison. All were present, and all voted in favor of Joe Hoffman’s proposal for retroactive billing of only one year instead of the initial plan of three years.

But, as Joe Hoffman indicated with grave concern, the hardship of this adjustment for each of these businesses will amount to about a 10 percent increase in their monthly billing due to the

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Filing notices NOTICES

Notice of yucAtAN towNship ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN Notice is hereby given to the qualified voters of Yucatan Township, County of Houston, State of Minnesota, that the Annual Town Meeting and the Annual Election will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. In case of inclement weather, the meeting and election may be postponed until the third Tuesday, March 17, 2015. The Annual Meeting will commence at 12:00 (noon) to conduct all necessary business prescribed by law, and concude no later than 2:30 p.m. The Election Poll hours will be from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at which time the voters will elect: One Supervisor, 3 year term One Treasurer, 2 year term Board of Canvas will meet following the election, 8:30 p.m. The Annual Meeting and Annual Election will be held at the: Yucatan Town Hall, 10155 County Road 4, Houston, Minnesota 55943 Deborah Dewey • Clerk, Yucatan Township

Notice of AreNdAhl towNship ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN The citizens of Arendahl Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Arendahl Town Hall on Tuesday, the 10th day of March 2015 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 17, 2015) to elect: One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 5:00-8:00 pm. Business meeting will begin at 8:15 pm.

Keith Brown • Clerk, Arendahl Township

undercharged services. More significantly, these customers will see 90 percent of their increases coming from a change in their billing relating to the new multiplier that would have been charged over the past number of years.

For these customers, “their bills will more than double or triple,” shared Hoffman.

Hoffman was happy to report that “one customer will see a reduction.” This, along with their refund, should help their financial situation.

Moving forward While there are no industry standards for field audits, the Preston Public Utility is discussing how to best prevent errors from occurring in the future so that all customers are billed accurately.

“Should we review every meter every six months?” Hoffman continued, “We are establishing internal policies of checking meters, but the question is how often. Right now, the system is 100 percent accurate.”

Notice of AMherst towNship ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN The citizens of Amherst Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting and election will be held in the Amherst Town Hall on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 17, 2015) to elect: One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

General business will be conducted. Polls will be open 5:00-8:00 pm. Business meeting will be at 8:15 pm.

Hugh Fendry • Clerk, Amherst Township

Notice of fillMore towNship ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

Notice of NorwAy towNship ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

The citizens of Fillmore Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Fillmore Town Hall on Tuesday, the 10th day of March 2015 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 17, 2015) to elect:

The citizens of Norway Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Norway Town Hall on Tuesday, the 10th day of March 2015 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 17, 2015) to elect:

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Business meeting will be 4:00 - 4:45 pm.

Bonnie Heidtke • Clerk, Fillmore Township

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

General business will be conducted. Business meeting will begin at 8:00 pm. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.

Walter Laumb • Clerk, Norway Township

Notice of forestVille towNship ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

Notice of pilot MouNd towNship ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

The citizens of Forestville Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Forestville Town Hall on Tuesday, the 10th day of March 2015 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 17, 2015) to elect: One Treasurer, 2 year term.

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

General business will be conducted. Business meeting will begin at 8:15 pm. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.

The Board of Canvas will meet after the Annual Meeting to certify the official election results.

Connie Morger • Clerk, Forestville Township

The citizens of Pilot Mound Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Pilot Mound Town Hall on Tuesday, the 10th day of March 2015 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 17, 2015) to elect: One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years.

One Treasurer for a term of 2 years.

General business will be conducted. Business meeting will begin at approximately 8:15 pm. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.

William Sullivan • Clerk, Pilot Mound Township

Notice of Bristol towNship ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

Notice of fouNtAiN towNship ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

Notice of preBle towNship ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

The citizens of Bristol Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Bristol Town Hall on Tuesday, the 10th day of March 2015 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 17, 2015) to elect:

The citizens of Fountain Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Fountain Fire Hall on Tuesday, the 10th day of March 2015 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 17, 2015) to elect:

The citizens of Preble Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Preble Town Hall on Tuesday, the 10th day of March 2015 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 10, 2015) to elect:

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

General business will be conducted. Business meeting will be at 8:10 pm. Polls will open 5:00 - 8.:00 pm.

Eunice Biel • Clerk, Bristol Township

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Business meeting will begin at approximately 8:15 pm.

Daniel L. Graskamp • Clerk, Fountain Township

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Business meeting will begin at approximately 8:05 pm.

David Larson • Clerk, Preble Township

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Legislative proposals could affect Fillmore County farmers

By Karen Reisner Rep. Steve Drazkowski (R-District 21B) and Senator Lyle Koenen (DFL-District 17) introduced a bill on February 5 which would exempt farm land from capital bond levies. Crop farmers have complained that during a year when their income has decreased due to lower grain prices, their property taxes have increased (mostly due to sharp increases in land values) over the last several years. Over the last decade farmers have seen a 137 percent increase in property taxes while residential home owners have seen a 23 percent increase over the same period.

Drazkowski insists that farmers pay more than their fair share, especially for construction projects. He suggested farmers pay 10 times more than city dwellers to pay off a school bond. The proposed legislation, Minnesota Family Farm Protection Act, would require farmers to pay property taxes only on the value of their house, garage and one acre of land.

Drazkowski admits this law if approved would increase property taxes for residential home owners, but maintains it would

be a fairer system.

Dayton proposes expansion of Shoreland Rule A 25 year-old Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Shoreland Rule requires a 50-foot buffer strip along permanent streams from the “ordinary high water level.” “Minnesota shoreland management rules require a minimum 50-foot wide buffer on agricultural land in the shoreland area adjacent to designated public waters” (Minnesota Department of Agriculture).

Grazing and haying are permitted uses of the buffer strip, if the buffer strip is established at the owner’s expense.

Minnesota shoreland rules are enforced locally by the county. However, the county only receives limited funding ($3,000) to manage the Shoreland District, which includes 300 foot landward from the ordinary high water level of all protected water courses. Management of the use of the Shoreland District includes the building or the alteration of structures and the installation of water supply and sewage systems.

Donna Rasmussen, SWCD, explained that Soil and Water

does not have enforcement authority. She noted that there are conservation funding programs to help with the cost associated with the establishment of a buffer strip. Buffer strips act as a natural barrier (grasses, trees and shrubs), filtering runoff and protecting lakes and streams while providing habitat for wildlife. Fillmore County has more shoreland than other counties because of its numerous streams and rivers.

Governor Mark Dayton wants the legislature to expand the shoreland 50-foot buffer requirement to include most streams or rivers, drainage ditches, lakes and wetlands. Currently, a one rod (16.5 feet) buffer is required for a drainage ditch that has been improved. Rasmussen noted there are no public drainage ditches within Fillmore County.

Dayton asked for the expansion of the rule in part to increase pheasant habitat.

The expansion of the rule would increase wildlife habitat and improve the protection of water quality. Dayton’s proposal will cause an awareness of the current rule and spark considerable debate over possible expan-

sion of the rule.

State budget Governor Dayton released his two-year $42 billion budget proposal on January 27. Both the House and the Senate have their budget plans and priorities which differ from the governor’s.

Dayton’s plan uses the $1 billion surplus. Some of Dayton’s priorities include road improvements, setting aside over $100 million for free statewide prekindergarten program for 4-year olds, the creation of a tax credit to help families pay for child care, property tax relief, and the expansion of broadband.

The DFL controlled Senate has a plan to help with student debt for medical doctors or dentists who make a commitment to work in rural communities lacking medical services.

House Republicans want a tax cut for small businesses and tax credits for college graduates who make a commitment to work in long-term care and certain science areas.

There will be a few months of rigorous debate before legislators come together to pass a budget that the governor will sign.

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A flood disaster relief bill passed both houses unanimously and was signed into law on January 27 by Dayton. The $17 million bill is for the restoration of land and the rebuilding of roads damaged by last year’s June flood. President Obama declared 37 counties and 3 tribal governments disaster areas. The disbursements will be as follows: $11.8 million for disaster relief, $3 million for local governments to use as a match for federal funding, and $2.4 million for the Board of Water and Soil Conservation to be used for the restoration of conservation land.

Rep. Greg Davids (R-District 28B) and Senator Jeremy Miller (R-District 28) have each introduced in their respective bodies a bill to amend and expand the Bluffland Trails system statute to include “Prosper” and “connections to the Iowa border including a connection to Niagara Cave” in Fillmore County. They also have each introduced a bill for an appropriation to restore the historic Stone Mill Dam in Lanesboro. The bill would provide $2 million from bond proceeds, a grant which would not require a non-state match.

The Lanesboro dam is 150 years old.

TOWNSHIP FILING NOTICES Notice of caNtoN towNship aNNual meetiNg & electioN The citizens of Canton Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Canton Town Hall on Tuesday, the 10th day of March 2015 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 17, 2015) to elect: One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

Notice of harmoNy towNship aNNual meetiNg & electioN The citizens of Harmony Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Harmony Township Hall on Tuesday, the 10th day of March 2015 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 17, 2015) to elect: One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years.

One Treasurer, for a term of 2 years.

General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm.

Annual meeting to begin at 4:30 pm. Polls will open after the meeting until 8:00 pm.

Fay Garness • Clerk, Canton Township

Kathy Whalen • Clerk, Harmony Township

Notice of carimoNa towNship aNNual meetiNg & electioN The citizens of Carimona Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Preston City Council room on Tuesday, the 10th day of March 2015 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 17, 2015) to elect: One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

General business will be conducted & begin at 1:30 pm.

Polls will open after meeting until 8:00 pm.

Linda Marzolf • Clerk, Carimona Township

Notice of prestoN towNship aNNual meetiNg & electioN

The citizens of Preston Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Preston Emergency Services Building on Tuesday, the 10th day of March 2015 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 17, 2015) to elect: One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Business meeting will be 3:00 pm.

Curt Bisek • Clerk, Preston Township

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Notice of sumNer towNship aNNual meetiNg & electioN

The citizens of Newburg Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Newburg Town Hall on Tuesday, the 10th day of March 2015 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 10, 2015) to elect:

The citizens of Sumner Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting and election will be held in the Sumner Town Hall on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. (In case of inclement weather the annual meeting and election will be held on March 17, 2015) to elect:

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Business meeting will follow election immediately afterwards.

Genette Halverson • Clerk, Newburg Township

One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years One Treasurer, for a term of 2 years Election poll hours are from 5 - 8 p.m. The annual meeting will commence after election ballots are counted. Ballot Question: Shall the option of appointing the clerk, providing for the appointment of the clerk position by the town board be adopted for the government of the town.

Melinda Groth • Sumner Township Clerk

Notice of carroltoN towNship aNNual meetiNg & electioN

Notice of holt towNship aNNual meetiNg & electioN

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The citizens of Carrolton Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Carrolton Town Hall on Tuesday, the 10th day of March 2015 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 17, 2015) to elect:

The citizens of Holt Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Sons of Norway Hall in Lanesboro on Tuesday, the 10th day of March 2015 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 17, 2015) to elect:

Notice is hereby given that Houston Township, Houston County, will on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, conduct its Annual Town Meeting and Election at the Houston Community Center.

In case of inclement weather, the meeting and election may be postponed until the third Tuesday in March 17, 2015 to elect: One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Business meeting will begin at 8:05 pm.

Luanne Storelee • Clerk, Carrolton Township

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Business meeting will begin after polls close at 8:00pm.

Chris Gudmundson • Clerk, Holt Township

The Election Poll will be open from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Business meeting will begin at 8:15 pm. Board of canvas will be held immediately after the annual meeting.

Christine K. Rischette, Clerk • Houston Township

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Obituaries Eulah Arlene Kingsbury Eulah Arlene Kingsbury, 89, of Lanesboro, died February 8, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Hospital – R o c h e s t e r, Saint Mary’s Campus.

Eulah was born June 3, 1925, in Eulah Arlene Peterson, to Kingsbury Andrew and Elvira (Edwardson) Ferden. She attended Diamond Creek Country School, and graduated from Lanesboro High School (1944) and Winona Business College.

On May 29, 1954 she married

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Robert D. Kingsbury at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro, and farmed alongside her husband near Harmony and Preston until finally settling down on their own farm north of Lanesboro in 1965. She also worked at the Lanesboro Bank, Harmony Bank, and at Herff Jones (formerly known as Camera Art), in Lewiston.

After retiring from farming, they moved to Lanesboro and resided there until her death.

Eulah was a long-standing and active member of North Prairie Lutheran Church and the WELCA, and enjoyed quilting and serving as a Luther League Advisor. She also enjoyed watching her sons and grandchildren in their school activities and hosting family gatherings. Her hobbies

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included baking and decorating numerous cakes for holidays and family events, such as baptisms, wedding and baby showers, and birthdays. She also enjoyed gardening and tending to her beautiful flower beds, camping with her grandchildren, and spending time with her sister (Lillian) on outings. She loved her family dearly, possessed a strong faith in God, and her final days were spent surrounded by her family.

She will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew her.

Eulah is survived by her three sons: Allan (Linda) Kingsbury of Peterson, Wayne (Sherry) Kingsbury of Lanesboro, and Gary (Judy) Kingsbury of Chatfield; six grandchildren: Teresa (Andrew) Pederson of Weston, Wisc., Chad (Kari) Kingsbury of Trempealeau, Wisc., Allison (Jeffrey) Miller of Northfield, Wendy (Douglas) Haberman of La Crescent, Stephen Kingsbury of Lanesboro, and Matthew Kingsbury of Chatfield; five great-grandchildren: Brennan, Kole, Evan, Amy and Emcy; sister, Lillian Linde of Lanesboro; sister-in-law, Phyllis Skaalrud of St. Paul; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; grandson, Andrew Kingsbury; three brothers-in-law: Curtis Kingsbury, Garland Linde, and Orville Skaalrud; and two sisters-in-law: Darlene Kingsbury and Carmen Kingsbury.

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Funeral services for Eulah were held at 12 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at North Prairie Lutheran Church in Lanesboro, with Rev. John K. Hesford officiating. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service at church.

A committal service took place at the Lanesboro Cemetery at 3 p.m. on Thursday.

Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share a memory of Eulah with the family at rileyfuneralhomes. com.

Glenice Ruth Grooters Glenice Ruth Grooters, age 90, a long-time Greenleafton, Minn., resident, passed away February 11, 2015, at the Spring Valley Nursing Home surrounded by her family.

Glenice was born May 31, 1924 in Fillmore County to Reuben and Jessie (ScheevGlenice el) HeuGrooters sinkveld.

She attended Cherry Grove Stone School and graduated from Wykoff High School in 1942.

Following graduation, Glenice worked for the Kahler Drug Store in Rochester. On June 4, 1946, she married W. Harlan Grooters in Greenleafton. While farming in rural Greenleafton,

they owned and operated the Greenleafton Stockyards.

Glenice possessed a strong faith in God and was a long-standing and active member of the Greenleafton Reformed Church, active in Circle, Bible study and education activities. She was a member of the Fillmore County Farmeretts and enjoyed the quiet life of living on the family farm.

She will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew her. Glenice is survived by her three sons: Rodney (Ramona) of Wake Forest, N.C.; Rick (Sue) of Preston, and Robert (Krystal) of Raleigh, N.C.; one daughter, Leslie of Vail, Colo.; three granddaughters: Rachel (Richard) Westover of Greensboro, N.C., Renee (Andy) Chatellier of Wilmington, N.C., and Michele Grooters of Charlotte, N.C.; and one great-grandson, Brayden Chatellier; brothers, Cleon (Bonnie) Heusinkveld of Spring Valley, and Douglas (Iona) of Rushmore, Minn.; brother-in-law, Perlum Grooters of Spring Valley; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harlan; and brother, Neill Heusinkveld.

A memorial service was held at the Greenleafton Reformed Church, rural Preston, on Monday, February 16, 2015, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Roger Lokker officiating. Glenice’s body was donated to the Mayo Foundation.

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Fillmore County Church Directory Fillmore County Journal • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Perfect Glossy • Preston MN 507.251.5297 A rendahl Lutheran Church....……………………...Sundays - 10:30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 A ssembly Of God Church & Va lley Christian Center..... Sundays - 10:00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 A ssumption 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 Calvar y Baptist Church.…….……....…Sundays - 10:45am & 6:00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church............……Sundays - 9:00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church………….....Sundays - 8:00am & 9:30am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ……....…………Sundays - 9:30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherr y Grove United Methodist...…………...……Sundays - 10:00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...……………..…….....……Sundays - 9:00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Ser vices.…………...…....………Sundays - 10:00am

Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Destiny Life Church.............………………......…Sundays - 10:00am

104 West Jessie Street, Rushford MN 55971 (507) 429-1222 Elstad Lutheran Church...………………….......….Sundays - 11:00am 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..….....................Sundays - 9:00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church.......Sundays - 8:30am & 10:30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....………........………Sundays - 10:30am & 6:00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840

First Baptist Church-Preston.…………Sundays - 10:30am & 7:00pm 108 Chatfield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4960 First English Lutheran Church.………...……..…..Sundays - 10:00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland.............................Sundays - 9:00am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318

First Presby terian Church..…………...………..….Sundays - 10:00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran....…………....……………………Sundays - 9:00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church...…...…………Sundays - 8:30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4456

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Garness Trinit y Lutheran...……….………........…Sundays - 9:00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905 Grace Lutheran Church..……………………....…..Sundays - 9:00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..………………….....Sundays - 9:00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church..…….………..…Sundays - 10:00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2546 Harmony United Methodist Church…................Sundays - 8:30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henr y town Lutheran Church.…………………....Sundays - 10:30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist..........Saturdays - 9:00am 217 W. Jessie St., Rushford (507) 993-8328 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church.……..........….Sundays - 9:00am 43267 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church (Special Occasions) Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545 -2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church..……………..…....…Sundays - 9:30am 254 Main St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church..……….…Sundays - 10:30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Looney Va lley Lutheran Church.............................Sundays - 10:00am 2040 Looney Valley Road, Houston, MN 55943 (507) 896-3412

Mabel First Lutheran Church……………......……Sundays - 9:00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293 Mabel United Methodist Church..……………...…Sundays - 9:30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296 Nativit y Catholic Church..Sun. (1 & 2) - 8:45am & (3 & 4) - 10:30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 Newburg United Methodist Church 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran.………………...…………Sundays - 10:30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875 -2460 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.…...Sundays - 8:00am & 10:30am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church.………….……...........Sundays - 9:00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875 -2460

Pioneer Presby terian Church…………....…….…..Sundays - 8:30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church ………..........Sundays - 10:30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2503 R iver Of Life Regional Church 220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853 Root Prairie Lutheran Church …………...…..…Sundays - 10:30am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4455

Visit Bluff Country • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Root R iver Church of the Brethren …….…..……Sundays - 10:00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4772 Root R iver Communit y Church ………….…..…Sundays - 10:00am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074 Rushford Lutheran Church ………..........……Sun. - 9:00am & 5:30pm 101 S Mill St., Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7152

Saetersdal Lutheran Church.…………..……....…..Sundays - 9:00am 21447 Co. Rd. 30, Rural Harmony, MN Scheie Lutheran Church..…………………….…..…Sundays - 9:30am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5680 St Columban Church.…..…………………...………Sundays - 9:30am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -3886

St Ignatius Catholic Church.……………….........……Sundays - 10:30am 213 W Franklin St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7565

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St Mar y’s Catholic Church...…...............Sat. - 5:00pm, Sun. - 11:00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthew’s Episcopa l Church..…...........……………Sundays - 9:30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923-1219 (507) 867-3707

St Matthew’s Lutheran Church..……………………Sundays - 9:00am Harmony, MN 55939 (Granger) (507) 772- 4474 St Olaf Catholic Church...........Sun. (1 & 2) - 10:30am & (3 & 4) - 8:45am

114 N Locust, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5268 St Patrick ’s Church Hall ………………......…....…Sundays - 8:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church...........Wed. - 7:00pm, Sundays - 10:00am 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604

St Paul’s Lutheran Church..... Wednesdays - 7:00pm & Sundays - 10:00am Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604

Sumner Center United Methodist Church.…....…Sundays - 10:30am 9 miles N. of Spring Valley on Co. Rd. 1 (507) 696- 4197 Trinit y Fellowship ELC A..…………………......….Sundays - 10:00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211 Trinit y Evangelica l Lutheran Church……….......……Sundays - 10:30am 204 South St, Ostrander, MN 55961 (507) 657-2203

Union Prairie Lutheran..…………………………….Sundays - 9:00am Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3363 Whalan Lutheran Church........................................Sundays - 10:30am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398 Wykof f United Methodist Church…………….....…Sundays - 8:30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 202-2275

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Burial of the ashes will take place at a later date. Friends may call at the Thauwald Funeral Home in Preston, 3 – 5 p.m. Sunday and at the church on Monday an hour before the service.

The family would like to thank the staff at Park Lane Estates in Preston, Clara House in Harmony, Saint Mary’s Hospital, and the Spring Valley Nursing Home for their kind care of Glenice.

The family suggests memorials to the Greenleafton Reformed Church or a charity of choice.

To share a special memory or condolence, visit thauwaldfuneralhomes.com.

Donald Paul Hrstka Donald Paul Hrstka, 79, of Chatfield passed away at the Chatfield Care Center on February 4, 2015. Don was born December 23, 1935 to Fred and Mary (Urban) Hrstka in Lourdes, Iowa.

Don Attended schools in Chatfield and graduated from Chatfield High School in 1953.

On September 29, 1956 he married Shirley Elaine Ahern at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in C h a t f i e l d . Donald Paul The family Hrstka made their home near Chatfield and started a dairy and beef operation. Don loved farming.

In later years he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He went on hunting trips in Colo. and Northern Minn. In addition to his abilities on the farm he also started an upholstery business, and counted Mayo Clinic as one of his customers. He will especially be remembered for his ability to “MacGyver” just about anything that needed to be fixed.

Don is lovingly remembered by his wife, Shirley; and four daughters: Lisa Hrstka of Kasson, Mishelle Hrstka of Kasson, Jacqueline Hrstka of Fountain, and Jill (David) Amundson of Waterville, Minn. Six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive.

He is preceded in death by his son, Jeff; his parents; and eight siblings.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 9, 2015 at

St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield, with Father Shawn Haremza officiating. Visitation took place at Riley Funeral Home from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday, February 8, 2015.

Committal service was held in Stone Church Cemetery in rural Chatfield. Visitation continued on Monday one hour prior to services at church.

Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield assisted the family with arrangements. To share a memory of Don with the family and view his video tribute, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com.

Oliver Hovda Funeral services for Oliver Hovda were held 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, February 12, 2015 at Bear Creek Lutheran Church in Fr a n k ford To w n s h i p, Minn., with Pastor Larry Iverson officiating. Burial took place in the church c e m e t e r y . Oliver Hovda V isitation was held 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at the Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow, Minn. and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Oliver Hovda, age 91, of Grand Meadow, Minn. passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at the Spring Valley Care Center after a four year illness.

Oliver Lee Hovda was born on May 29, 1923 in Grand Meadow, Minn. to Thaulow and Amalia (Bengtson) Hovda. Oliver attended country school through 8th grade and began farming. He was baptized and confirmed at the Bear Creek Lutheran Church, where he was a lifetime member.

On June 1, 1950, Oliver was united in marriage to Carol Connor at the Presbyterian church in Albert Lea, Minn. He enjoyed singing in the church choir and being part of the Men’s Club. Oliver was also part of the 40 Miler’s Chorus for several years. Oliver farmed his entire life until retiring in 1988.

He had many hobbies: planting trees, ginseng, and golden seal.

Oliver was especially proud of his collection of agates and many fossils, usually found during his many walks around the countryside. For many years, he also enjoyed having coffee and conversation at the “Pump” Truck Stop and later at the Food Court at Apache Mall, where he made many friends.

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Monday, February 16, 2015 Oliver is survived by his daughter, Connie (Terry) Johnson of Racine, Minn.; three grandchildren: Andrew (Elin) Johnson of Grand Meadow, Minn., Mary (Richard) Moulding of Johnson Creek, Wisc., and Isaac (Megan) Johnson of Stewartville, Minn.; five great-grandchildren, Knut and Nils Johnson, Hazel and Harriet Moulding, and Everett Oliver; two sisters: Frieda (Harold) Jensen of Grand Meadow, Minn. and Amalia “Molly” (Howard) Paschke of Blue Earth, Minn.; and two brothers: Hjalmer (Gretchen) of Progreso, Tex. and Thaulow “Sky” (Darlene) Hovda of Wabasha, Minn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thaulow and Amalia; wife, Carol in 2008; daughter, Nancy Carol in 1972; sisters: Margaret Close and Betsy Anderson; and brother, Herman Hovda.

Condolences may be left online at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com.

Charles “Charlie” Pavlish Charles “Charlie” Pavlish, 100, passed away at Trinity Care Center in Farmington on Tuesday, February 10, 2015.

Charlie was born December 20, 1914 to Adolph and Josephine (Troyak) Pavlish. He was born in Chatfield on the land near where the Chatfield Chosen Valley Care Center is located today.

On October 1, 1938 he married Dorothy J. Pearson. Charlie owned Pavlish Lumber Company, building homes, barns, and furniture. He had a long history of involvement in many organizations: Rotary, American Legion, Charles Pavlish Boy Scouts, School Board, SCORE, and the Olmsted Medical Center Board.

He also graciously served as a two term Mayor of Chatfield.

He was proud of his Rotary Paul Harris Fellow award, helping to eradicate polio after a niece died of the disease.

Over the years, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and the occasional gambling outing. At age 90 he moved to Rochester and lived independently in his townhome. At age 100 plus a few weeks he moved to assisted living in Rochester. Charlie’s goal in past years was making it to 100, which he recently celebrated.

Charlie will be remembered by his long time companion, Ellie Grassle (Rochester); children: Betty Lou Walker of Burnsville, Chuck (Carol) Pavlish of Forest Lake, Calif., and Bill (Vicki) Pavlish of Hastings; grandsons:

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Tim (Elizabeth) Pavlish, Jeremy (Jessie) Pavlish, Justin (Bridget) Pavlish, Josh Pavlish, Chris and Jason Hopp; granddaughter, Ellissa (Jeff) Beamish; greatgranddaughters: Alieta and Payton; great-grandsons: Bennett and Henrik; and one great- greatgranddaughter, Adasyn.

Charlie is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy in 1988, and 11 brothers and sisters.

Funeral service took place 1 p.m., Friday, February 13, 2015 at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield, with Pastor Kristin Rice officiating. Visitation was held at the funeral home from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. before the service.

Committal service was held in the Chatfield Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer memorials to the CVHS Student Loan Fund.

Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield assisted the family with arrangements. To share a memory of Charlie with the family and view his video tribute, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com.

Carmen Kingsbury Carmen Kingsbury, age 83, of Minneapolis and formerly of Harmony, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Richfield Health Center in Richfield, Minn. A time of remembrance was held 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at the Lindstrom Funeral Carmen Home in Kingsbury H a r m o n y.

Visitation was from 9 to 10 a.m., followed by burial at the Greenfield Cemetery, Harmony, Minn.

Carmen Ann Kingsbury was born December 7 in Utica, Minn. to Arthur and Alice Kingsbury.

She attended local schools and graduated from Harmony High School in 1949.

Carmen was employed in the Twin Cities by Standard Oil, Physician and Surgical Supplies, and most recently, Boker’s, Inc. until her retirement.

Carmen is survived by one sister, Phyllis Skaalrud; five nephews: Allan (Linda) Kingsbury, Wayne (Sherry) Kingsbury, Gary (Judy) Kingsbury, David Kingsbury, and Lee (Jan) Skaalrud; and two nieces: Diane (Larry) Abbas and Becky Kingsbury.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: Robert Kingsbury and Curtis Kingsbury; one brother-in-law, Orville Skaalrud; two sistersin-law: Darleen Kingsbury and Eulah Kingsbury; and one niece, Barbara Skaalrud.

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GasBuddy update FEBRUARY 9- Average retail gasoline prices in Minn. have risen 17.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.16/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minn. This compares with the national average that has increased 12.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.17/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Minn. during the past week, prices yesterday were 105.6 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 20.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 1.7 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 110.7 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

“This past week gasoline prices saw the largest weekly incline since July, 2013. While the pace of increases will slow in the week ahead, we’re looking at continued gas price increases over the next few weeks. Oil prices have risen, contributing to the higher prices, but also worrisome are the refinery strikes initiated over the last week that have oil companies scrambling to keep refineries online. Just yesterday, more strikes hit refineries in the midwest, and while the strikes are not currently a contributor to higher gasoline prices, should there come a time when the strikes cause less production of refined fuels, motorists can expect spikes,” said Patrick DeHaan, senior petroleum analyst with GasBuddy. “But while gasoline prices have rebounded, diesel consumers have not seen the massive spikes that their gasoline counterparts have. In fact, diesel prices will likely continue to slowly drift lower,” DeHaan noted.

In the last week, the percentage of gas stations selling under $2/ gal has shrunk by a large margin: a week ago, more than half of all gas stations were under $2/ gal, but now just 27% are selling under $2/gal. Similarly, the number of stations charging over $2.25/gal has risen from 17% a week ago to 31% currently.

As of Sunday night, some of the largest increases across the U.S. in the last week: Danville, Ill., up 31.6c/gal; Bloomington/ Normal, Ill., up 27.4c/gal; Cape Girardeau, Mo., up 26.7c/gal; Toledo, Ohio, up 25.6c/gal; Huntington, W.Va., up 25.2c/ gal; Wichita, Kans., up 24.9c/ gal. A complete listing of the biggest movers can be accessed here: http://media.gasbuddy. com/#BiggestMovers About GasBuddy.com GasBuddy is the premiere source for real-time local gas prices.

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Monday, February 16, 2015

Local residents sled for ALS

By Barb Jeffers When someone we know is diagnosed with a disease we want to do all that we can for them. In many cases when that loved one is lost to the disease the need to help others with their battle begins by raising funds to find a cure.

Such is the case with Steve Koebke and his son Cody Koebke of Spring Valley, Minn. Steve grew up with Wes Blakeslee, attending the same school, and they remained lifelong friends. In the late 90’s Blakeslee was diagnosed with ALS, also called Lou Gehrig’s Disease.

ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects

nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. The progressive degeneration of the motor neurons in ALS eventually leads to their death, according to the ALS website http://webmn.alsa.org/site/ PageServer?pagename=MN_1_ about_als.

In 2000, Steve Koebke began participating in the Black Woods Blizzard Tour for ALS (originally called the Circle Tour in 1999, started by snowmobile riders Randy Bannor, Larry Bannor, Greg Sorenson, and Dennis Nelson, according to the website http://webmn.alsa.org/ site/TR/Rides/Minnesota?fr_ id=10520&pg=entry.) Toward the end of the first ride, Wes and his

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two brothers, Dan and Mike, met up with the riders to finish the last part of the ride.

After the first year, a group of people kept the ride going calling it the Black Woods Blizzard Tour for ALS with the Black Woods Grill and Bar of Duluth, Minn. becoming the title sponsor, according to the event’s website.

Steve Koebke became involved in the Black Woods Blizzard Tour for ALS because of Wes Blakeslee and has ridden every year for the past 15 years. Several people from the Fillmore County area have participated since the inception of the event, including local resident, Kenny Clark, who has been involved for 13 years, according to Cody. Cody Koebke became involved seven years ago.

Wes Blakeslee passed away in 2003 after battling ALS for five years. His brothers Mike and Dan continue to participate in the Black Woods Blizzard Tour each year as they have since it began.

The first year the four founders raised $15,000. Each year the number of participants and the amount raised has climbed.

Cody Koebke states that this year’s event, which took place from January 28 - 31, 2015 saw approximately 200 riders raise a

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The total amount raised over 16 years has now grown to a total of 6.8 million dollars and is “the largest single snowmobile fundraising event in the world,” according to the event’s website.

Steve Koebke says that this year “the tour was very successful overall” and adds that the ride is “definitely a worthwhile cause we go to every year” to help raise money to find a cure for ALS. Steve states they are very thankful for the generosity of area residents as they “have been raising a lot of money in the Spring Valley area” for the ride each year.

Cody says he wanted to participate “to keep up the efforts for raising money for ALS” saying that it is “a nasty disease” and hopefully a cure can be found one day.

“We like to do everything we can, especially when we have roots to it,” states Cody, with Wes, his dad’s best friend and close family friend, losing his battle and another family friend, Kris (Bonnerud) Vogel, who lives in Ohio, having been diagnosed with ALS a couple years ago.

The Black Woods Blizzard Tour begins on Wednesday night each year with a reception and rider informational meeting at the Black Woods Grill and Bar.

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L to R: Mike Blakeslee, Mike Janke, Dan Blakeslee, and Ken Clark display the amount raised in the Black Woods Blizzard Tour for ALS ,which took place January 28 - 31, 2015.

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Thursday morning the group leaves from Proctor, Minn. and ride to Lake Vermilion and the Fortune Bay Casino in Tower, Minn., which is approximately 150 miles on sleds.

Friday morning participants leave for Two Harbors, Minn. which is an another approximately 150 miles and spend the night there. On Saturday the ride takes them from Two Harbor’s back to Proctor.

On Saturday after the ride there is a silent auction, raffle, and interactive games followed by a Celebration Dinner and Awards Program hosted by Black Woods Grill and Bar where the amount raised is announced and awards are given out. One of the awards given at the dinner is the Wes Blakeslee Rider of the Year Award. Following the dinner is an exciting live auction which raises more funds for the fight against ALS. Riders must raise a minimum of $1200 to participate, according to Cody, and must be at least 21 years of age. The website for the event explains that “the ride is for experienced riders and participants are riding up to 150 miles each of the first two days and 80 miles the last day” so riders should be prepared as well as experienced.

The tour’s motto is to “Never Surrender” and the website says this ride to fight ALS helps people with ALS and their families.

Although “this year there wasn’t quite enough snow, so we had to trailer a little bit north of Duluth before we were able to ride, but we still made it work,” stated Cody.

Steve notes that it’s “not so much about the ride anymore but the camaraderie and rekindling of friendships formed over the years” that means the most to him.

The Black Woods Blizzard Tour not only raises money for a good cause but “we have a lot of fun doing it”, states Cody. He and the others that go “look forward to it every year,” Cody says.

Canton seeks Green Community Grant

By Liz Giese The City of Canton will be applying for the Rockwell-Collins Green Community Grant, which provides up to $2,500 for a community project that is green and environmentally friendly. An estimate for the proposed project was reviewed at the regular meeting of the Canton City Council on February 11.

In January, the council agreed on two ideas for the community project. The first suggestion was to put LED lights in the Town Hall. The other idea was to replace three doors in the Community Center/Fire Department. It was proposed that the city could apply for a grant for the first project and the Fire Department could apply for the other. The maximum grant is $2,500. In prior years this grant has helped the city to put in trees by the waste water plant and to put windows in the Town Hall.

An estimate for the installation of LED lights in the Town Hall

was obtained from Bangs Electric. Upon review, Acting Mayor Cindy Shanks noted that the estimate included supplies and labor and stated the costs would need to be separated because the labor has to be volunteered.

It was also noted that the estimate was a per fixture price. The council discussed which lights in the building should be replaced with LEDs, noting there are at least 60 lights in the building.

Shanks also questioned whether colored LED lights could be used to replace the colored lights along the wall.

Jon Nordsving reported that he had not yet been able to get an estimate for the Fire Department project because he needs to find a company that works with steel doors.

The council decided to get a revised estimate for the cost of the LED lights and supplies without labor and then include as many lights as possible. An application for the Town Hall

project will be submitted.

Other business Jon Nordsving reported that an aerator had to be repaired at the sewer plant during the first week in February. It had frozen overnight, but Nordsving was able to use a steamer to get the ice off and the aerator started up again.

Nordsving also informed the council that he had previously lowered the water level at the plant to try to prevent water splashing up and freezing, but it caused ammonia levels to go up, so he had to raise the water level again. The ammonia levels are better now.

Discussion of a new seven year contract proposed by Richards Sanitation for solid waste/recycling disposal was tabled until next month when Mayor Donivee Johnson will be present in person.

The next regular meeting of the Canton City Council is on Wednesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. at the Canton City Hall.

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Fountain Council approves hire of consultant for WWTP

By Barb Jeffers The Fountain City Council heard from resident Paul Little as the first order of business during its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at the city hall. Little explained that as of August he will no longer be representing Fountain with the Trail Towns Organization and feels Fountain will need representation.

Tim Hagemeier, with the Minnesota Rural Water Association, attended the meeting to discuss the WWTP and recommended the city hire a consultant to assess the WWTP. Hagemeier gave a positive recommendation of consultant Jim Miller of Wenck Associates, Inc., who has visited the WWTP. Motion by Schott, seconded

by Ostby to hire Jim Miller as a consultant. Motion passed.

Dave Morrill updated the council on the current levels at the WWTP. Four probes have been installed, which will now test levels every five minutes to give more data for problemsolving.

The tentative date for placement of the microwave antenna on the water tower by Alcatel Lucent is May 25, 2015.

City Attorney Scott Springer provided the council with copies of the ordinance defining salaries for council members, including special meetings.

Motion by Schott, seconded by Wangen to approve the ordi-

nance. Motion passed.

Motion by Wangen, seconded by Schott, to approve Consent Agenda items. Motion passed. Consent agenda items approved included minutes from the January 8, 2015 regular meeting, treasurer’s report, month city bills/fire department bills, fire department picnic bills, and an interest payment of $5266.33 on G.O. Bond.

Approved purchase of a vacuum cleaner for the city hall from Torgerson - Ostby Floor Coverings & Stone, Inc. in the amount of $349.95.

Police Chief Mosher reported on activity in December 2014 and January 2015.

•December 23, 2014 - report of possible missing shotguns.

•Jan. 5, 2015 - owners of a black lab often loose in town

have been found and notified.

•Jan. 7, 2015 2:41 am received a report of six vehicles being entered with consoles and glove boxes ransacked. A garage was also entered. No items were reported missing. A witness watched an adult male entering one of the vehicles. Some evidence has been collected and an investigation is ongoing.

•Jan. 12, 2015 - responded to a custody issue which includes a 6 1/2 year-old child.

No Parking signs for winter months will purchased and installed, with one on each end of main street.

Renewed Off Sale/On Sale and Sunday Sale license to the Bent Wrench Bar & Grill.

Approved donation of $100 to post prom events for Lanesboro and Fillmore Central schools.

Meeting adjourned.

Fountain resident Paul Little addresses the city council to discuss the need for representation on the Trail Towns Committee.

Photo by Barb Jeffers

Mabel Fire Department to purchase new tanker truck

By Hannah Wingert The Mabel City Council met on February 11, 2015 at 7 p.m.

All council members were present.

Visitors at the meeting were Brian Erickson, Steve Geving, and Joe Graves from the Mabel Fire Department, and Mark Davy from Davy Engineering.

The Mabel Fire Department would like to purchase a new tanker truck, as the pump in their current truck doesn’t work.

The cost of the new truck is approximately $127,700 and a reconditioned chassis will be used to build it. Funds for the new truck are available in the Fire Equipment Fund. City Maintenance Director Bob Miereau discussed the possibility of the city purchasing the old truck and using it for snow removal, but no decision has been made yet.

Davy updated the council on the status of the previous change orders made by Jech Engineering. During the early stages of the project, an adding error was made which caused the amounts of the change orders to be incorrect. This means that Jech Excavating has actually been paid in full for the work completed to date. Davy Engineering has done a lot of work to make sure that the spreadsheets now

add correctly, including making revisions to some of the change orders submitted by Jech Excavating. The revisions were pre-approved by Rural Development and approved by the city council. A time extension was also granted which puts the substantial completion date at June 18, 2015 and the final completion date at August 13, 2015.

The minutes from the January 14, 2015 meeting were reviewed by the council members and approved.

The monthly bills were reviewed and approved for payment.

The city had planned to accept sealed bids for the Remington and Mossberg shotguns that the Mabel Police Department no longer has a need for. However, Mayor Westby inspected the guns and noted that they are rusted and pitted. He recommended having Deputy Jesse Grabau take the guns to several gun dealers in the area to find the best price for them. Deputy Grabau has already agreed to do so. The council approved the motion.

The Mabel Public Library has offered to host the March 11, 2015 city council meeting. City Clerk Karen Larson will put a notice in the paper to notify citizens of the change in loca-

tion.

The council voted to approve the renewal of the 2015 Ambulance Subsidy contract with Fillmore County. The yearly cost is $4,500, which is the same as last year.

The city plans to purchase a new 2014 lawn mower. Sealed bids will be accepted for the old one.

Last year, an application was submitted for the Rockwell Collins grant which would allow for the current streetlights to be replaced with LED lights. The city did not get the grant at that time as only a limited number of them are available, but Miereau suggested submitting a new application this year.

A city-wide clean up day is set for May 9, 2015 from 8 a.m. to noon. Appliances and loads will be $10 each.

A bid packet will be put together for blacktopping Oak Street. The project will cost the city approximately $100,000.

The city has prepared for the project by budgeting for it for the last 5-6 years.

Miereau noted that he was 12 days late in taking a city water sample to the county for testing as he forgot to do it on time. The water tested safe and he stated that there are no health concerns except for his

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Local students advance to Southeast Minnesota Final Spelling Bee Two Regional Spelling Bees were held on Tuesday, February 10 at the Southeast Service Cooperative in Rochester. Seventy-six students participated in the two Regional Spelling Bees. Students from 38 districts throughout southeast Minnesota advanced to compete in the Regional competitions coordinated by the Southeast Service Cooperative.

The top twelve spellers (six from each Spelling Bee) now advance to the Final Spelling Bee on Tuesday, February 24, at 9 a.m. at the Southeast Service Cooperative. The Grand Champion of the Final will advance to the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. on May 24-29, 2015.

Students advancing to the Southeast Minnesota Final Spelling Bee are: Regional Spelling Bee at 9 a.m.

1st place: Christine Farnberg, Rochester Catholic Schools, 8th grade 2nd place: Teresa Nowakowski, Rochester Catholic Schools, 8th grade 3rd place: Shenali DeSilva, Pacelli Catholic Schools, 7th grade 4th place: Greta Hillesheim, Bethlehem Academy, 7th

grade 5th place: Zack Kromminga, Dover-Eyota Public Schools, 7th grade 6th place: Amelia Solum, Spring Grove Public Schools, 7th grade Alternate 1: Kjersten Peterson, Lanesboro Public Schools, 8th grade Alternate 2: Ethan Rollie, Kingsland Public Schools, 8th grade Regional Spelling Bee at 1 p.m.

1st place: Benjamin Lee, Byron Public Schools, 7th grade 2nd place: Jonathan Wiese, Northfield Public Schools, 8th grade 3rd place: Madeline Hansen, Pine Island Public Schools, 6th grade 4th place: Brynn Karstens, Zumbrota-Mazeppa Public Schools, 8th grade 5th place: Brandon Rolandson, Byron Public Schools, 7th grade 6th place: Ryan Krumholz, St. Mary’s Owatonna, 7th grade Alternate 1: Phu Tran, Red Wing Public Schools, 7th grade Alternate 2: Mia Ikeda, Rochester Schaeffer Academy, 7th grade

memory.

The annual report for the sewer plant was received. There were no violations.

The DNR performed a water report on pumped versus billed for water. The city has been averaging 20-22% of water that was pumped but not reported on bills. That number rose to 30% this year. When the metering project is complete, Miereau anticipates that that number will drop to approximately 5%.

Miereau has been looking for

a new pickup truck with a utility box for the city maintenance workers and found a 2006 Dodge priced at $7,000 in the Mabel area. He will take a look at it and determine whether it is in good enough condition for the city to use. The current pickup can be sold to recoup some of the cost of the new one.

The meeting was adjourned.

The next meeting will be held at the Mabel Public Library on March 11, 2015 at 7 p.m.

Mabel Fire Department members Joe Graves, Steve Geving, and Brian Erickson, City Maintenance Director Bob Miereau, and Mark Davy from Davy Engineering.

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Snow removal concerns in Harmony Fillmore County

By Jade Sexton At the February 10 council meeting, Council member Kyle Morem brought up the issue of snow removal in Harmony. He stated it has been the biggest complaint he has heard in town.

“What can we do to fix that?” he asked.

He and other council members have heard complaints from residents about how difficult it is to get down streets after the snow, or roads that are not being plowed well, which then get packed down and become slippery.

City Maintenance employee Chris Johnson said it was up to the city council. The current policy is they do not remove snow on the streets unless there is at least two inches of snow. Council member Debbie Swenson said she has heard a lot of complaints as well. She asked if it was possible to lower the blades on the plows to remove more of the snow.

Johnson said they were down as far as they would go.

Johnson feels a big problem is that people shovel snow from their sidewalk onto the street after it has been plowed. It then gets packed down and the plow can’t get to it. “We could plow every time it snows if you want,” he added.

Another concern Swenson brought up was the sidewalk from Wheelers to the nursing home, which has not been getting plowed consistently. “We as a council said we would clear that sidewalk,” she said. “It does get used.”

Swenson acknowledged that city employee Terry Bigalk has been gone, but said the work still needs to get done. Johnson said he works five hours a day at the wastewater treatment plant. He has other duties as well and the city doesn’t allow for any overtime.

The council assured Johnson they were not attacking him, and that there are other employees that could be doing the work. “It’s just a problem we have in this town,” said Morem. “If you have any suggestions, just let us know.”

Johnson said he would be willing to do whatever it takes to help out. Mayor Steve Donney suggested the utility committee meet with the city staff to discuss the plowing situation, and everyone agreed.

Maintenance Johnson said the grid filter at the wastewater treatment plant is working again. He also mentioned having to replace the trip edge on the main plow truck because it had worn down too far.

He noticed it 6-8 weeks ago and ordered a new one, but it wore down quickly before the new one came, and he had to get a new one from Centerville, Wisc. The ordered one came in this week, so there will be a backup.

Morem asked if it could be added to a checklist so it’s not forgotten or overlooked in the future. Johnson said they now have a schedule for all maintenance.

Work at the new well is not

going well. Johnson said work is going very slowly. They may have to change the way it is being dug.

The utility committee will be meeting with the contractor to discuss it.

Park board Council member Lynn Mensink said the park board is still considering putting out bids for a mower this summer instead of hiring summer help. She asked Johnson what he thought about it. Johnson didn’t think it would save the city any money. He said they had tried it before, and it didn’t work well. They like to have a summer employee they can use for other things, and they might not get mowing done when they want it done.

Mensink said they are still going to look into the possibility.

Arts council There will be a concert with Hawaiian music at the Jem Theatre on March 6. The arts council is also planning another music jam in March.

The arts council has donated $500 to the high school art iron project. They have also given out a $100 arts scholarship.

Library Mensink told the council there is no grant money available for the mural project at the library, so it has been put on hold for now.

She also stated they are looking at doing a summer food program that is like the food program in Preston. This will be in the library and run by volunteers.

They would serve breakfast and lunch and anyone would be welcome.

Small cities grant A public hearing was held at the beginning of the meeting for a small cities development grant.

Michelle Vrieze from CEDA (Community and Economic Development Associates) was at the meeting to answer any questions.

Vrieze explained the grant application is a request for $182,400. This amount is for eight houses, at $23,125 per house. The money would be used for rehabilitation of low to moderate income households in a target area. She said they would hear from DEED (Department of Employment and Economic Development) about the grant in June.

Nobody from the public attended.

Other business A joint meeting with the EDA and the Fillmore Central School Board will be held on February 18 at 6 p.m. at the community center. They will be discussing results of the recent survey done by residents about how to help the community grow.

A donation of $100 was approved for the Fillmore Central Post-Prom Party. Use of the fire hall was also approved.

The contract for the $4,500 ambulance subsidy with the county was approved.

Liquor licenses for Kwik Trip and Quarter/quarter were approved.

native Chelsie Keys hired to U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee majority staff

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-Kan.) Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry today announced additional staff selections.

“I am proud to add people with experience in farming, ranching and agriculture policy-making to the staff,” Roberts said. “Our team is now complete and we look forward to our first hearing at the end of the month.”

Chairman Roberts will add the following individual to the Agriculture Committee staff: Chelsie Keys, Senior Professional Staff, Livestock and Food Safety Issues: Chelsie Keys comes to the Committee after spending eight years with the National Pork Producers Council, where she was Director of Government Relations. In her role, Keys managed outreach to the U.S. Congress on issues including Mandatory Price Reporting, risk management, food safety, nutrition and animal health and welfare. Keys also managed NPPC’s Competitive Markets Policy Committee, where she interfaced with representatives from the packing and producer communities to develop policy recommendations focused on risk management and price discovery for the pork industry.

Keys was raised on a grain and cow-calf farm in southern Minn., and earned a degree in Applied Economics from the University of Minnesota.

Rushford sees potential bond opportunity

By Kirsten Zoellner The Monday, February 9 city meeting was short, at just 43 minutes, but wasn’t lacking in discussion as the council hit on several opportunities for the city, including a bond refinancing of impressive proportions.

The opportunity to refinance a 2009 bond was identified by financial consultant Mike Bubany, of David Drown Associates. Purchased for downtown street reconstruction and utility extensions to Pine Meadows North and the Himlie Business Park, the bonds have a call feature to limit prepayment or refinance until February 1, 2017. Utilizing advanced refunding techniques, the city may essentially refinance now.

According to Bubany, bonds may be issued now that lock interest rates and guarantee future savings through crossover refunding.

“Bonds are placed in an escrow fund until the call date at which time the funds are released to pay off the prior bonds. The city would continue to make payments on existing bonds up to and including February 1, 2017. Thereafter, the city would cross over and begin making payments on the new bonds which come with lower payments or the remainder of the term.” With this method, savings are estimated at nearly $263,000, after any negative arbitrage and issuance expenses.

“While bonds are sitting in the escrow account, they will be invested at an interest rate much lower than the actual rate that accrues on the bonds,” explained Bubany. The report highlighted negative arbitrage of approximately $77,000. Simplified,

Bubany explained the city could save $77,000 more if rates stay the same between now and February 1, 2017. “The question is, will rates hold?” noted Bubany.

“How tolerant is the council to interest rate risk?” An increase in rate by one point during that time period would eliminate all opportunity of savings.

Additional risk relates to updating the city’s Standard & Poor’s credit rating. The city was previously downgraded to an “A” rating for not meeting the general fund reserves goal.

Now that the city has received reimbursement from FEMA for 2007 flood damage, they the rating may be restored to “A+” to see additional savings. The rating fee is $10,000 regardless of any rating change. “I think it’s explainable,” noted City Administrator Steve Sarvi.

“We’ve moved back into stability. It’s doubtful they’d downgrade us, but possible they’d upgrade.” The city would not need to do a rating study going forward for any other bond issuance in 2016.

Bubany added rates could fluctuate in the month during the rating study. To mitigate the risk, it’s recommended the city adopt a Triggering Resolution authorizing the rating and negotiation for bond sale. If a minimum savings of at $200,000 can be reached, Mayor Chris Hallum and Sarvi would have immediate authority to sign a bond purchase agreement to lock in rates. If those savings can’t be achieved, the resolution will not go forward.

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“I don’t normally recommend early refinancing of bonds. Normally, the savings don’t outweigh the risks,” noted Sarvi. “In this case, there appears to be certain advantages to warrant serious consideration.

It’s the perfect storm of interest rates Steve Sarvi and refinancing.” The city council approved adoption of the resolution. The council will adopt a formal Sales Resolution later.

In other news, plans for a canoe launch area continue to make progress. Barr Engineering is looking at an area east of the Root River Bridge on the north shore. The city needs verification to various agencies that the launch doesn’t hinder flood protection or impact potential wetlands in the

area. Wetlands may by permission be altered, but purchase of wetland credits elsewhere in the state at a rate of 1 to 2 is required (one altered area must be offset by two credited areas). Further engineering is on hold until spring.

The city has made modifications to plans for downtown flower baskets. Two issues of concern include continuation of Highway 43 work this spring and commitment from the Lion’s Club, which has maintained the baskets for over 20 years. The club is compensated $2,000, which is reinvested into other community projects.

City Clerk Kathy Zacher noted additional concerns from the club, including further compensation for the increasing workload and safety of the workers. With the current setup, club members stand in a city truck bed outfitted with a support bar and harness. Recommended is a bench installation so they can be belted and sit safely.

The club will likely seek outside additional volunteers to be paired with club members. Each city

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“They want to continue this community project,” noted Zacher.

The council agreed to increase the compensation for the club to $2,500 per season.

The sale of the former Historic Bluff Country building at 303 South Elm Street to Doug and Cindy Thesing, owners of Root River Floral, is proceeding. The price has been reduced $300, to $39,700, following an inspection.

The city purchased the property for just over $10,000. There will be some closing fees related to the sale, including filing and attorney fees, but they are not expected to be greater than $1,000. The sale provides an opportunity for the city to sell a viable piece of downtown property and get the property back on the tax rolls.

The next regularly scheduled city council meeting is Monday, February 23, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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Jarod & Jonie Keune Wykoff, MN

Grayson David House

Michael William Stevens

Jessica Lawler & Tim House Harmony, MN

Jackson Brand

Kristi Ebner & Adam Brand Rushford, MN

Quinton & Michelle Stevens Mabel, MN

Jackson Cady

Erin & Justin Cady Chatfield, MN

These Businesses are Proud to Sponsor the Cute Kids of Fillmore County Thompson Motors 352-2435 • Wykoff, MN

Shooter’s Bar 352-2281 • Wykoff, MN

Marburger Insurance 346-7646 • Spring Valley, MN

Root River State Bank 867-4120 • Chatfield, MN Member FDIC

Eickhoff Fertilizer, Inc. 352-2746 • Fountain, MN

Sunshine Foods 867-4272 • Chatfield, MN

Richard’s Pump Service 268-4352 • Fountain, MN

Preston Foods 765-2465 • Preston, MN

Sunshine Foods 346-2804 • Spring Valley, MN

Cute Kids of Fillmore County

Rafe Andrew Horihan

Kinnick Garrett

Ally Austin

Kevin & Laura Horihan Lanesboro, MN

Steve & Nicole Garrett Rushford, MN

Riley & Carrie Austin Mabel , MN

Wilhelm Daniel Badenhorst

Hudson Halverson

Blayne Steven Koebke

Johannes & Wendy Badenhorst Lanesboro, MN

Gene & Caryn Halverson

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Aria Isabella Garcia

Hunter Flaby

Brent & Laura Garcia Mabel, MN

Cayson Richardson

Elijah Jase Watson

Mike & Gina Flaby Harmony, MN

Gabriel & Andrea Watson Spring Valley, MN

Macey Richardson

Teigen James Johnson

Bill & Carla Richardson Canton, MN

Bill & Carla Richardson Canton, MN

Kian Jaevin O’Kada

Kianna Jaelin O’Kada

Daniel & Hyunji Rogers Harmony, MN

Cody & Missi Koebke Spring Valley, MN

Daniel & Hyunji Rogers Harmony, MN

Trinity & Emily Johnson Peterson, MN

Jace Lange

Natalie Renae Jacobson

Kurt & Tessa Lange Lanesboro, MN

Eric & Tiffany Jacobson Rushford, MN

Ava Peterson

Maya Marie Olson

Gina & Taylor Peterson Peterson, MN

Matthew & Lindsey Olson Chatfield, MN

Logan Stackhouse

Daniel Charles Stockton

Adeline Jo Johnson

Mila Aryn Topness

Chad & Leigha Stackhouse Preston, MN

Trinity & Emily Johnson Peterson, MN

Levi Johnson

Michael & Margaret Johnson Fountain, MN

Jason Harstad

Josh & Jayna Harstad Chatfield, MN

David & Allyssa Stockton Fountain, MN

Erin & Aaron Topness Lanesboro, MN

Sadie Berry

Micth & Brayonna Berry Chatfield, MN

These Businesses are Proud to Sponsor the Cute Kids of Fillmore County New Visions Salon 864-2500 • Rushford, MN

Pam’s Corner Convenience Store 864-7949 • Rushford, MN

Bluff Country Computers 886-9675 • Harmony, MN

Ody’s Country Meats 346-2579 • Spring Valley, MN

K&R Equipment 268-4425 • Fountain, MN

Dacia’s On Main 886-HAIR • Harmony, MN

The Creamery/Nordic Lanes 864-7799 or 864-7214 • Rushford, MN

First State Bank of Fountain 268-4321 • Fountain, MN Member FDIC

SMG Web Design 765-2151 • Preston, MN

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Griffin Michael Colbenson

Jorli Jon Colbenson

Jason & Samantha Colbenson Rushford, MN

Jason & Samantha Colbenson Rushford, MN

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Kreedon James Wangen Nick & Sarah Wangen Preston, MN

Odin Gene Tollefson Adam & Sheena Tollefson Harmony, MN

Lennon Shawn Bergey Shawn & Tara Bergey Harmony, MN

These Businesses are Proud to Sponsor the Cute Kids of Fillmore County Herman’s Standard 268-4434 • Fountain, MN

Bank of the West 493-5426 • Mabel, MN Member FDIC

Harmony Telephone Co. 886-2525 • Harmony, MN

Harmony Foods 886-2225 • Harmony, MN

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National Honor Society

Fillmore Central High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society would like to announce the selection of the following students for membership to our local chapter: juniors Samuel Bahl, Blake Bigalk, Nathan Birch, Allison Coyle, Lexie Dols, Shelby Ebner, Megan Hendrickson, Kurtis Hershberger, Matson Kiehne, Alex Lange, Gabrielle Shupe, Caitlyn Walsh; and senior Cami Jones. These students join current National Honor Society members Kaitlynn Aug, Samantha Bakke, Anna Christoph, Ruth DeLano, Andrew Gregg, Morgan Malley, Nicholas Mensink, Jordan Miller, Leah Scheevel, Courtney Schroeder, Sara Schultz, Katie Tammel, Bethany Zrucky, and Damon Zutz.

FFA SMALL ANIMALS TEAM

The FC FFA Small Animals Team of Elayna Kiehne, Stephanie McElmury, Mikayla VandeZande, Rianna Ryan and Andrew Gregg placed 5th out of 19 teams in Regional Competition on Thursday, February 5. This earned them the right to compete at the MN State FFA Convention in April at the U of MN.

To be eligible for NHS membership consideration, students must be in either their junior or senior years, have a cumulative grade point average of 3.00, and submit a membership application. Additionally, potential members must meet high standards of leadership, service, and character.

MATH WIZARDS Our Math Wizards have been working very hard. In our last competitions, we had some individual success as well as team success. Our sixth grade team has received the 2nd place trophy in the last two competitions. We have also had a number of kids break the top ten for individual tests. We look forward to our next competition in Chatfield on Feb. 12th.

5th Grade Math Wizards: Kaleb Arndt, Joe Liew, Marissa Topness, Krissie Biel, Sophia Onsager, Daio Mohs, Lauren Mensink, Ariannah Barret, Ben Erickson, Addison Hershberger, Josh Bissen, Kelcy Nagel, and Genevieve Tarrence 6th Grade Math Wizards: Riley Lange, Kaylee Arndt, Kelly Ristau, Hadley Yoder, Kennedy Ristau, Caleb Kunz, Jeremy O’Connor, Adeline Peters, Kjerstiana Corson, Addison Shoepski, and William Hoeltzle

AARP Beginner Course April 7-8, 2015 Fillmore Central Elementary Meeting Room, Preston from 5-9pm. Please register and make payments ahead of time. Class Fee $15 (AARP Member) or $20 (nonmember) written to AARP. Facility fee $5/person written to ISD#2198 (for Fillmore Central Comm. Ed).

AARP Refresher Course April 13, 2015 Fillmore Central Elementary Meeting Room, Preston from 5-9pm. Please register and make payments ahead of time. Class Fee $15 (AARP Member) or $20 (nonmember) written to AARP. Facility fee $5/person written to ISD#2198 (for Fillmore Central Comm. Ed).

Photo Club

Congratulations to the photography club members who placed in the National Soil and Water Conservation District photo contest.

Andrew Gregg placed 1st and won a prize of $100 in the Close Up Conservation category. Rylie Gatzke placed 2nd in this category and won $50. Kathryn Kinneberg placed 2nd and won $50 in the Ag and Conservation Across America category. Lee Dyreson placed 3rd in this category.

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Photo order: Andrew Gregg, Kathryn Kinneberg, Rylie Gatzke, and Lee Dyreson

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Whalan City Council talks Fire Department funding, siren repair

By Steve Harris The Whalan City Council’s monthly meeting on February 9, 2015, focused on brief discussions concerning the Lanesboro Rural Fire Department funding changes, the status of the town’s siren repairs, and other needed maintenance projects.

A meeting in Lanesboro later that Monday evening was scheduled to focus on Rural Fire Department funding matters; representatives from Whalan’s Council planned to attend.

Increases to Whalan residents for fire services have been projected and planned for--City Council discussions clarified the issues involved.

“We’re a small town, that’s true, but we know percentagewise that we’ve been paying less for fire services than other nearby township residents,” said Whalan Mayor Larry Johnson.

“We are compared to other townships in the area, and we should not expect to pay less. I would support increases within reason, given the current needs and services being provided.”

Whalan City Council member Jim Gustavson agreed. “We should not expect to pay less than what others are paying— these are essential services to our town.”

The Whalan Council also learned that the final repairs to the town’s emergency siren should be completed in the next few weeks, given favorable weather. The needed parts have been ordered. “Given the time of year, we don’t anticipate the siren being needed anytime soon for weather alerts; this should work out fine,” said Mayor Johnson.

The need for additional paint supplies for upkeep at the Whalan ball field was discussed.

Council member Everett Johnson will lead this effort next spring.

In other Whalan news The annual “Whalan Candlelight Ski and Supper” took place on Saturday, February 7, with what many said was the largest gathering in the event’s history enjoying a pleasant evening of food and outdoor fun. Temps in the high ‘30s and the groomed and lighted trail brought out record numbers of people.

“We estimate we had close to 175 people here,” said Donna Novotny, the President of the Whalan Legion Auxiliary, which plans and produces the event.

“There were so many people here that, for the first time ever I believe, we were running out of food near the end. That was a good problem! It was crowded and busy, but everybody was having a wonderful time visiting

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with family and friends.”

The Whalan Legion and Legion Auxiliary volunteers made hundreds of sandwiches and dished up nearly a dozen different kinds of delicious soup (and chili). A DNR official estimated that well over a hundred people took to the lighted trail as well. Scores more huddled around the welcoming bonfire.

The Candlelight Ski is a fundraiser for Whalan Legion activities, which in the past have included major contributions for Whalan Town Hall renovations. The funds also are key to the Whalan Legion’s support of American Legion programs for veterans and their families, such as Veteran Rehabilitation Services, the Forgotten Children’s Fund, scholarships for students from families of veterans, and more.

“These are wonderful causes

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and we’re glad to be able to support them with events like this,” said Novotny. “We’re very pleased with all the hard work and many volunteer hours that went into making the Whalan Town Hall such a beautifully restored facility. It has been a labor of love to see this building maintained and restored. Now it can be enjoyed and used for many years to come.”

Soon new signs for the Town Hall (as well as for the Legion, and the Whalan Town Museum, which is housed in the Hall’s second floor), will be put in place, provided by the Legion. “Those new signs will be a finishing touch for this great project,” said Novotny, “although plans are also underway for needed attention to the roof at some point.”

The next meeting of the Whalan City Council will take place on Monday, March 9, 2015, at 5 p.m. at the Whalan Town Hall.

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is a Graphic Designer for the Fillmore County Journal and Visit Bluff Country magazine.

With a passion for design, technology, art, and illustration, she enjoys each new project.

Jana grew up on a 5th generation dairy farm near Rushford where she still milks Brown Swiss with her parents and older brother, Jarad. Her sister, Brittany, works as an engineer at Raytheon in Los Angeles, California. Jana comes from a huge Norwegian family with grandparents and many aunts, uncles and cousins in the area.

(Left to right) Meagan, John, Renee and Jody Chesney from Eyota, Minnesota, head out on the trail for Whalan’s “Candelight Ski” on February 7.

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Joining 4-H when she was just seven years old, Jana became involved in almost every single project area at the great Fillmore County Fair. It was here that she discovered she had a love and talent for art and design.

Jana pursued a degree in Graphic Design and graduated from Winona State University in May 2013. While in college she enjoyed competing on the Track and Field team as a pole vaulter for all four years.

When she isn’t working at the Fillmore County Journal she is busy farming, running, hunting, raising Dobermans, starting her photography business, or doing anything in the great outdoors.

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, February 16, 2015

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Enduring trees The view out my windows is all about trees. This morning bare branches wave and tall trunks sway in he frigid wind.

For a brief few moments at sunrise, the sky glows pink behind the black tracery of living wood.

Yesterday’s snow clings to horizontal branches of apple trees in the orchard, protected by a stand of towering pines planted long ago.

From here I observe most of the hardwood species present in our region. Our basic forest is sugar maple, basswood, red and white oak. Interspersed are walnut, butternut, bitternut hickory, elm, ash, black cherry, aspen, cottonwood, hackberry, box elder, ironwood and dogwood. It has taken years for me to be able to recognize individual species in winter, by their bark and overall shape. I still want to learn what kinds of ash, elm and aspen we have, as there are more than one variety of each.

Fillmore County was reported to be 12 percent wooded by an early survey in the 1850s. Today it is estimated that 35-40 percent of the land is wooded. This is surprising, since agriculture has continued to be the leading economic activity of this area.

But local private forester Mitch

Gilbert, speaking at a recent Harmony Garden Club meeting, explained that the natural landscape encountered by early white settlers was a product of fire. Both lightning and fires intentionally set by the Indians served to periodically burn off the young trees and grass, which provided better habitat for game and hunting. As the county was quickly settled, fires were suppressed. While active cropping and grazing keep out trees, much unfarmed marginal land, particularly in the eastern half of the county. has gradually turned to forest.

In the early days, every farm needed some wood for heating, cooking and making fenceposts. If a homestead didn’t have any woods, many farmers would buy small piece of woodland nearby, and cut their wood there. Several areas of Fillmore County are broken into numerous five-acre woodlots today, a remnant of those times. Our own land was a tangle of eight different plots that my husband, as a newly minted lawyer, had to clear titles to before we could buy it.

Gilbert also gave a vivid explanation of what trees really need

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to grow well. The vast majority of what trees use comes from the sun, the air (nitrogen and oxygen) and precipitation. The miracle of photosynthesis creates energy and sugars which are gradually built up into the roots, trunk, branches and leaves of the tree. Soil, on the other hand, provides a small amount of essential but microscopic minerals. Our area has fine soils that easily provide all that trees need to accomplish their growth, Gilbert said.

Think about how much wood one can burn for heat, and how little ash remains. That ash is largely the minerals which don’t burn and cannot be destroyed.

We fill our wood stove maybe twenty times before the ashes build up to a point where I shovel them out, filling half of a five gallon bucket. Those precious micronutrients are saved until spring, when I lightly scatter ashes in the apple orchard.

Gilbert stated that moisture is almost always the limiting factor for trees in our area, not the micronutrients in the soils.

Tree establishment techniques are changing dramatically. When we did a small ten acre logging project some years ago, planting seedlings was seen as the best practice to ensure that regeneration of good species took place. Nowadays, foresters aim for natural regeneration through careful logging practices, leaving undisturbed ground where stumps can sprout and natural tree seedlings can grow quickly in their new sunshine. Gilbert has seen great success in planting bushels of acorns, nuts and tree seeds in open areas, creating a great growing competition that protects the soil and lets the most suitable trees win and grow tall while the losers are shaded out. Transplanted tree seedlings are expensive, a lot of work, and not that successful, as we can attest from our small logging experience.

By spring, my eyes are locked on the forest floor as I enjoy our fantastic spring ephemeral wildflowers. But in the winter I meditate on the big picture, enjoying the native forest and two hundred year timelines.

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By Gabrielle Sand Do you have some newer or gently used cell phones you don’t use anymore just lying in a drawer at your house?

The MabelC a nton National Honor Society is doing another ser- Gabrielle Sand vice project called Cell Phones for Soldiers.

With this program, you can bring in all those gently used cell phones to the main office at Mabel-Canton School and Bank of the West in Mabel. Newer or gently used mobile devices from all services are accepted. We are also having another location in the school at Mrs. Hahn-Millers room. Therefore, students can drop the cell phones off when they walk into class.

Since 2004, Cell Phones for Soldiers has worked to provide communication services for free to active-duty military members and veterans. Also, it has provided more than 213 million minutes of talk time for free.

In July of 2012, they launched Helping Heros Home, to provide emergency funds for returning veterans to alleviate communication challenges along with physical, emotional, and assimilation hardships. With the Helping Heros Home, it has assisted more than 2,700 veterans return home with emergency funding. This program has remained familyrun, and is also a nonprofit orga-

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Cell Phones for Soldiers has fueled its mission through many generous contributions and recycling of the donated phones.

Newer or gently used mobile devices from all services are accepted. For every five dollars contributed, or a device valued at five dollars, it will provide the troops with 2 1/2 hours of free talk time.

Robbie and Brittany Bergquist of Norwell, Mass. founded Cell Phones for Soldiers at the ages of 12 and 13. The organization has prevented more than 11.6 million cell phones from ending up in landfills.

If you have unused, gently used, cell phones just lying at the bottom of a drawer, bring them in to Mabel-Canton School main office and get your good deed done. It is greatly appreciated.

Gabrielle Sand is a student at Mabel-Canton High School. She is one of five area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its sixteenth year.

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Chatfield Dance Team competed at sections February 7, 2015. Great Job!

What the 100th day of school looks like in Mrs. Berge’s classroom!

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Academic Triathlon Team is State bound! Great job & good luck! On January 13 the students received 1st and 2nd place finishes at the Dover-Eyota academic triathlon competition.

Some great fan photos from February 6, 2015.

Triple “A” Award

Congrats to Karen Gomez-Ruiz and Alexander Bradt, who were recognized February 2, 2015 as Chatfield’s Minnesota State High School League’s Triple “A” Award nominees! This is an award process designed to recognize and honor high school seniors who have excelled in the classroom, on the athletic field, and in the fine arts. Theses two students exemplify what it is to be a Gopher. Great job!

Chronology Tourney

There was some high drama January 29, 2015 in the annual Snow Week Chronology Tourney. Seniors repeat as Chronology Tourney champs!

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Math Wizards Congrats to 5/6 Math Wizards! 2 and 3 place as teams, with several individuals placing in the top 10 on January 15, 2015. January 26, 2015 we had our second math wizards meet. There were numerous individual awards given to Chatfield members and the Chatfield 5 th grade team go - 1st and the 6th grade team got 1st and 2nd!!!~Ms. Keefe nd

We have terrific peer helpers! TJ Moechnig helps Mrs. Berge’s kids cover/decorate Valentine boxes.

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The 2014 Chatfield Wrestling Team was in the running, as well, for the Team award! Way to go Gophers!

One Act Play in Stewartville on January 24, 2015.

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January 27, 2015 grades 4 through 6 had a terrific concert! Great job students, staff and music department. Great crowd too!

Three Chatfield teams competed in the Junior High Knowledge Bowl on January 13, 2015. (Logan Johnson, Jeana Chapman, Jack Tuohy, Maxfield Brevick, Josh Walsh, Larissa Martin) Great job!

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Monday, February 16, 2015

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Fillmore County Sports Oh, What-a Rush!

By Paul Trende The Super Bowl just concluded. Seattle and their ‘Legion of Boom’ secondary were felled by New E n g l a n d . The Trende ‘Legion of Report Boom’ is a spin on Legion of Doom, the former professional wrestling tag team ( A K A , the Road Paul Trende Warriors).

Using the LOD’s famous catch-phrase, it was ‘Oh What-a rush!’ as teams descended upon Rush-ford.

Goodhue boys b-ball visited on a Tuesday. The Wildcats made R-P work in the 2014 1A Section title game. The Trojans crawled to a 38-31 victory.

The re-match pitted two good squads, R-P the newly anointed Class A #1, Goodhue (15-5) just out of the top ten, in a possible 2015 1A title game preview.

The Trojans didn’t crawl to a victory. After a slow start, using great passing and great chemistry, they trampled to another impressive win. R-P began cool (4-14 FG’s, led 10-8). They then scorched (10-14 FG’s including seven three’s). By halftime, they led 39-16. They then started the second 9-2 (48-18). The Trojans glided to a 60-41 victory. Cole Kingsley controlled the action (12 pts, 5-7 FG’s, 5 rebs, 7 assists). Charlie Krambeer got his trifecta quota (12 pts, 4-8 three’s). The Trojans assisted 19 of 22 made field goals. They had just two turnovers and hit

ten three’s on their way to that 48-18 start. R-P then ran their winning streak to 18 by beating FC. The Trojans are 15-0, 22-1 on the year.

FC girls b-ball then visited R-P on a Thursday in a key battle for 1A East high seeding.

Like the first contest, won 45-39 by the Falcons, it was a defensive struggle. FC led the duration by single digits. In the middle of the second half, Falcon Morgan Malley (scoreless to that point) scored nine straight points (all three’s). The first came with FC clinging to a 26-24 lead. Those three’s egged FC to a 46-40 win.

It gives the Falcons the inside track on 1A East’s #1-seed.

Sammi Bakke (13 pts, 6-6 FG’s, 6 rebs) led FC in scoring. Malley (3-7 three’s, 6 assists), Kendyl Bennett (15 rebs), and Leah Scheevel each had nine. Malley defensively checked the Trojans’ Brianna Koop (22 PPG). The accomplished sophomore led R-P with a modest 16 points (9 rebs, 5 stls). Two of her three lowest scoring outputs have come against the Falcons. FC dominated the glass (43 to 21) while also shooting better (1842/42.9% to 16-47/34.0%).

They improve to 7-7, 13-9. R-P falls to 5-9, 10-9. The teams have the two best QRF rankings in 1A East. Four teams in 1A West have better QRF’s including #4 Goodhue, #5 BP, and

#10 L/P. On Friday, Chatfield and La Crescent came to Rushford for a wrestling triangular. LC only put out seven wrestlers versus LARP. The S-Eagles wrestled out three wins; Xavier Riser (113; pin), Justin Mueller (126; pin), and Sam Puetz 145; 8-3 D).

Through 160, each team also forfeited a weight and LARP trailed 24-21. The Lancers forfeited the rest of the way giving the S-Eagles the 51-24 win. Chatfield then took on LC. The Lancers sent out six guys. They won 106 and that was it. Chatfield rolled 67-6.

Maleek Hussein (113; pin), Nathan Goldsmith (126; 10-0 MD), Carter Fishbaugher (138; pin), Ryan Meeker (145; 6-3 D), and Hank Friederichs (160; pin) wrestled out wins. The Gophers and Screamin’ Eagles then did battle. LARP got wins at 106 (Reece Riebel; 9-0 MD) and 126 (forfeit), Chatfield at 113 (Hussein 8-2 D) and 120 (Jared Goldsmith pin). The Eagles led 10-9 after four weights.

Chatfield won all but one from there. Jake Mandt (132), Fishbaugher (138), Meeker (145), Kevin Bradt (160), Ian Morrison (220), and Monty FloresRuesink (285) all notched pins.

Fishbaugher trailed 10-1 before getting a reversal and his pin.

LARP forfeited 152. Ethan Wright (170; 11-3) and Jacob Bleess (195; 11-2) won majority decisions. Cody Rain (182; 8-5)

grabbed the last LARP victory in a good battle with Dalton Lundy. The final was 59-13.

Section wrestling seeding (1A): #4 Chatfield (18-9) versus #5 Goodhue, #11 FCLMC (2-13) versus #6 Lake City to face #3 D-E; 1AA: #5 GMLOKS (8-2) versus #12 Cannon Falls to face #4 PEM, #9 LARP (9-12) versus #8 WEM/JWP to face #1 K-M.

Knights Up For Fenske’s 300th

Call them mercurial, call them inconsistent, call them what you will. The Kingsland Knight boys are fully capable of satisfying their fans with a big win (vs SC, at GM) or vexing them with a stinker of a loss (at La Crescent, vs FC). Versus Lyle/ Pacelli, Kingsland satisfied their fans. They whipped a solid Athletics (12-4, 13-6) team. Trailing 19-18, a 14-0 run to end the first half was key, as was a quick 5-0 spurt to begin the second half. It left the Knights leading 37-19. They cruised to a 70-50 win. The victory was the 300th of Coach John Fenske’s career. Senior forward Nick Niemeyer had a big game (career-high 24 pts, 10-18 FG’s, 14 rebs). Jacob Rindels (13 pts, 7 rebs, 5 assists) and Quinn Larson (13 pts, 8 rebs, 9 assists) helped. Kingsland assisted 24 of 29 made field goals. The Knights then went to W-K and won 68-54. Rindels and Larson each had 22. Niemeyer chipped in 12. They’ve now won four of

five and are back to .500 overall (12-12, 7-9 in TRC).

#2 Gophers Fall to #1 Eagles

For the third straight week, a #2 county team took on a #1 opponent. Chatfield’s girls (131, 19-1, AA #2) hosted DoverEyota (15-0, 20-1, AA #1). In a packed Chatfield gym, Gopher fans happily watched D-E start 1-5 shooting with five turnovers.

A trio of Gopher trifectas had the home squad leading 15-8.

From there, the Eagles’ length was overwhelming. Madison Nelson (6’1” F/G), Brandi Blattner (5’11” G), and Megan Hintz (6’1” C) were dominant. Courtesy of a 16-2 mid-half run (8-10 FG’s), D-E took a 38-27 lead to halftime. The above trio had 33 points. D-E led 30-14 on the glass. The Eagle advantage never saw single-digits in the second (peaked at 51-31). In a high intensity contest, D-E prevailed 78-64. Nelson (25 pts, 8-13 FG’s, 9-13 FT’s, 13 rebs, 3 blks), Blattner (22 pts, 9-12 FG’s, 15 rebs, 6 assists), and Hintz (19 pts, 8-11 FG’s, 11 rebs, 4 blks) scored all but 12 of D-E’s points, grabbed all but 13 rebounds, while shooting 25-36 (69.4%).

D-E out-rebounded Chatfield 52-30 while out-shooting them 58% (29-50) to 30% (21-70).

The Gophers lost despite taking 20 more shots, as they won in the turnover department 25-8.

Juniors Sydney Gould (careerhigh 20 pts, 4-11 three’s) and Megan LaPlante (15 pts) led the charge off the bench. Both of Chatfield’s losses have come to the Eagles. Nelson, Hintz, and Blattner scored 64 of 72 D-E points in the teams’ first meeting, won 72-62. A third See SPORTS Page 29 

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Fillmore County Sports (assists). Chatfield is now 9-7, 12-11. Houston’s girls won their third straight, downing Coulee Christian. For only the second time, Kelly Jerviss wasn’t their leading scorer. She did notch her 12th double-double. Houston’s boys beat G-E, notching their seventh win in nine tries.

They are 12-7, 14-9. Kingsland sophomore Kailey Link had 25 points, but the Knights fell big to top-ranked D-E. Wesley Richert hit seven three’s and scored 21 points, but M-C was over-matched by St. Charles.

(6-8 FG’s), 7 stls; C. Krambeer 10 pts, 6 assists; Jacob MerchleContinued from Page 28 witz 10 pts; Kyler Paulson 9 pts, 7 rebs; Alex Vix 9 pts, 5 rebs. meeting would only come in a FC: N. Mensink 11 pts, 6 rebs; Section final.

K. Larson 11 pts) Hot Shots Lanesboro 64, L-O 49 (L: C. Chatfield’s girls (20-2, 13-2 in Scott career-high 18 pts, 5 rebs, TRC) rebounded from a tough 6 assists, 6 stls; C. Schwichloss to D-E by beating Pine tenberg 17 pts, 5 rebs; Marcus Island. Coranda Vickerman was Mulvihill 10 pts, 4 stls, 5 blks; extra busy (28 pts, 10 rebs, L. Dorn 9 pts, 11 rebs) 6 assists, 5 stls, 3 blks) in an Houston 70, G-E 53 (H: A. M-C win over Schaeffer. The Peplinski 18 pts, 6 rebs, 8 stls; Cougars (8-8, 8-13) have won Micah Schutte career-high 16 four of six. Lanesboro boys pts; T. Lundberg 13 pts, 12 swept the season series with rebs) Boys Basketball M-C. Liam Dorn had 20 (pts) M-C 56, L/P 71 (M-C: K. and 14 (rebs), Donnie Lind 20 2-2 (pts) and 12 (rebs) in defeat. FC 79, M-C 58 (FC: N. Wenthold 15 pts; W. Richert 10 The Burros then kicked their Mensink 27 pts (9-14 FG’s, 9-11 pts. Cougars are 7-11, 9-15) Girls Basketball way to a fourth win in five tries FT’s), 10 rebs, 7 stls; T. Tollefson versus L-O. Cole Schwichten- 16 pts, 3 stls, 3 blks, Kiel Larson 2-2 berg and Collin Scott combined 12 pts. M-C: D. Lind 13 pts, 12 #2 Chatfield 65, W-K 44 (C: for 35 points. Lanesboro (9-9, rebs; Keyser Wenthold 13 pts, 5 Kirsten Keefe 14 pts (5-7 FG’s), 4 assists; Maddy Larrabee 11 10-13) has gone 8-4 after a assists; Wayne Ross 10 pts) 2-9 start. The Burro girls nar- W-K 63, Chatfield 81 (C: pts) rowly lost to SG, then beat G-E C. Bance 17 pts (4-9 three’s); Kingsland 56, #1 in AA D-E and L-A. Olivia Haug was her- Parker Fossum 13 pts; Ethan 80 (K: K. Link 25 pts (9-18 FG’s, 6-8 FT’s), 6 rebs; Gracie self, notching three big point- Woltz 11 pts) Schmidt 10 pts) rebound doubles (18/25, 25/19, 2-3 20/21) while making 27-43 FG’s Lanesboro 62, M-C 48 (L: Houston 44, Coulee Chris(62.8%). They are 9-7, 10-12. L. Dorn 20 pts (7-9 FG’s, 6-7 tian 25 (H: Alyssa Rostad 11 Nick Mensink had a career-best FT’s); C. Schwichtenberg 19 pts; K. Jerviss 10 pts, 16 rebs, 3 27 points (10 rebs, 7 stls) as FC pts, 5 rebs, 5 assists; C. Scott 12 blks) topped M-C’s boys. FC then pts, 7 rebs, 4 stls. M-C: D. Lind Lanesboro 44, Spring Grove 49 (L: O. Haug 18 pts (8-12 beat GM 60-58 in Preston (their 20 pts (9-16 FG’s), 12 rebs) first home win since Decem- #7 in A Spring Grove 80, FG’s), 25 rebs, 5 blks; Bailey ber 4). Trace Tollefson had 22 Houston 50 (H: Austin Peplin- Gartner 18 pts) points, Mensink a double-dou- ski 14 pts, 5 rebs, 3 stls; Trevor 2-3 FC 27, #10 in A L/P 65 (FC: ble. After a 3-11 start, the Fal- Lundberg 12 pts (6-7 FT’s)) M. Malley 15 pts (4-8 three’s). cons have gone 6-4. They are 2-5 4-12, 9-15. Chatfield’s squads Chatfield 59, D-E 60 (C: C. Last year’s contest between same each beat W-K, each sweep- Bance 22 pts (8-16 FG’s, 4-9 teams was 56-50 L/P) ing the season series. The girls three’s), 10 rebs, 5 assists; P. Fos- 2-5 SA 44, M-C 56 (M-C: C. won their 15th in a row, getting sum 14 pts, 6 rebs) 11 ladies in the score column. GM 58, FC 60 (FC: T. Tollef- Vickerman 28 pts (7-7 FT’s), The boys shot 51% (28-57) son 22 pts (3-4 three’s); N. 10 rebs, 6 assists, 5 stls, 3 blks; and had 14 guys score. It was Mensink 16 pts, 10 rebs; K. Payton Danielson 10 pts (4-5 FG’s)) their fourth win in a row. The Larson 12 pts) Gopher guys then lost a heart- M-C 44, St. Charles 79 G-E 19, Lanesboro 51 (L: O. breaker to D-E. Trailing by one, (M-C: W. Richert 21 pts (7-11 Haug 25 pts (11-16 FG’s), 19 the Eagles got a game-winning three’s); W. Ross 11 pts, 4 stls) rebs, 5 assists, 3 stls) #10 L/P 81, Houston 37 (H: tip-in with one second to go for 2-6 the 60-59 win. Christian Bance #1 in A R-P 73, FC 48 (R-P: K. Jerviss 13 pts, 9 rebs. ‘Canes had 22 (pts), 10 (rebs), and 5 C. Kingsley season-high 15 pts are 4-13, 5-16) 2-6 L-A 51, Lanesboro 66 (L: Wyatt RichaRdson O. Haug 20 pts (8-15 FG’s), 21 GMLOKS Wrestling rebs; B. Gartner 18 pts (7-11 FG’s); Cassidy Ruud 9 pts, 6 rebs) W-K 56, Kingsland 52 (K: K. Link 17 pts, 10 rebs; Kellyn Webster 13 pts; G. Schmidt 8 pts, 12 rebs. Knights are 3-12, 5-17) 2-7 PI 50, #2 Chatfield 73 (C: M. Larrabee career-high 19 pts (8-11 FG’s); Maddie Talamantes 13 pts; Brooke Adler 10 pts; K. Keefe 7 pts, 9 assists, 7 stls)

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#6 in A Chatfield 22, #7 in A Z-M 41 (Z-M started 12-0 and 27-7. Gopher wins: J. Goldsmith (120; 20-7 MD), J. Mandt (138; 2-0 D), H. Friederichs (152; pin), J. Bleess (195; 5-4 D), I. Morrison (220; 5-0 D), & Logan Karver (285; 3-1 D)) 2-6

D-E 27, GMLOKS 52 (Bulldogs won four forfeits, lost two.

Brenn Olson (126), Josh Graves (132), Blake Olson (152), and Blake Benson (220) won by fall, Parker Hale (160) won an 18-8 MD) WK 56, FCLMC 12 (Wolves wins: Sam Bahl (145) and Ross McKenna (160) by pin).

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Fillmore County police report Chatfield Police Department Tonia Louise Kruger, 45, Chatfield, Minn.; 12/31/2014, Driving After Revocation, Fine $1000 (stay $800 until 8/15/2015), Total Fees $290.

Unsupervised probation for six months – Conditions (1/27/2015): Remain law abiding, No same or similar.

12/31/2014, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 30 mph – Urban District (45/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $60. Conditions: Remain law abiding, No same or similar.

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Lloyd Gilbert Bolz, 59, Decorah, Iowa; 1/5/2015, Unlawful Passing – Against Signs, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Thomas Millard Engen, 60, Mabel, Minn.; 12/25/2014, Disorderly Conduct – Brawling or Fighting, Fine $1000 (stay $800 until 1/27/2016), Total Fees $290. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 87 days for one year), credit for time served: three days. Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (1/27/2015): Remain law abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, Sign Probation Agreement – follow all rules of probation, Complete Chemical Assessment – follow all recommendations if probation requires, Aftercare, Submit

to random searches, Submit to random testing, Do not enter bars or liquor stores especially any in Canton, No assault – no aggressive behavior.

Broc William Fiegel, 18, Spring Valley, Minn.; 7/15/2014, Overwork/Mistreat Animals – Torture, Fine $3000 (stay $2100 until 1/26/2017), Total Fees $1065. Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 345 days for two years). Serve as work release and weekends (if eligible). Jail time to be completed by 4/1/2015.

Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (1/26/2015): Remain law abiding, No same or similar, Sign Probation Agreement, Sign releases of information as directed, Contact with probation, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if charged with any new crime, if change address, employment, or telephone number, and/or if have contact with law enforcement, Write letter of apology to the victim and submit said letter within ten days to Court Services for review, Educational assessment/ program as directed by Court Services, Cooperate with the search of your person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by your probation officer, No contact with victim(s) other than letter of apology, Maintain employment, No assault, Restitution reserved for thirty days, No alcohol/con-

trolled substance use as directed

by Court Services, No possession of alcohol or drugs as directed, Submit to Chemical Testing as directed, Do not enter bars or liquor stores as directed.

Riley John Kahrhoff, 18, Wykoff, Minn.; 12/14/2014, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

William Bruce Manhart, 35, Harmony, Minn.; 10/5/2014, Emergency Telephone Calls/ Communications – Interrupt, Interfere, Impede, Disrupt 911 Call, Fine $3000 (stay $2100 until 1/26/2017), Total Fees $1115. Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 305 days for two years), credit for time served: 30 days.

Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (1/26/2015): Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign Probation Agreement, Remain law abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment and follow all recommendations as directed by Court Services, Aftercare, No alcohol/controlled substance use as directed by Court Services, No possession of alcohol or drugs as directed, Do not enter bars or liquor stores as directed, Follow all instructions of probation, Sign releases of information as directed, Contact with probation, Follow all state and federal criminal laws, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if charged with any new crime, if change address, employment, or telephone num-

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. ber, and/or if have contact with law enforcement, Domestic abuse counseling/treatment – complete men’s domestic violence program as directed by Court Services, Take medications in prescribed dosage and frequency, Submit

to Chemical testing as directed, Cooperate with the search of your person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by your probation officer, No assault, aggressive, intimiSee POLICE REPORTS Page 31 

Fillmore County Sheriff Tom Kaase attends new sheriff orientation

Fillmore County Sheriff Tom Kaase joined 23 other newly elected sheriffs for a week-long orientation and training last week in Carver County. The Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association (MSA) provides this training every four years to orient and acclimate the new sheriffs to the Office of Sheriff.

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dating, or threatening behavior or engage in any behavior that would cause someone to feel fear while on probation, Mental Health Screening, No contact with victim(s) M.M. unless approved by Court Services, Stay a reasonable distance away from victim’s residence – 100 feet unless prior approval of Court Services, No use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons.

Jarod David Morrison, 39, Minneapolis, Minn.; 1/11/2015, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total fees $130.

Pam Joyce Morrow, 50, Harmony, Minn.; 8/29/2014, Public Nuisance – Annoy/Injure/ Endanger Safety, Fine $1000 (stay $850 until 1/27/2016), Total Fees $240. Local Confinement 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (1/27/2015): Remain law abiding, No same or similar, Keep legal fence in place where livestock/horses are located – maintain human control of animal when out of a fence.

7/22/2014, Public Nuisance – Annoy/Injure/Endanger Safety, Fine $1000 (stay $925 until 1/27/2016), Total Fees $165.

Local Confinement 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).

Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (1/27/2015): Remain law abiding, No same or similar, Keep legal fence in

Ask a Trooper

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: After a night of drinking with my friends, I was arrested the following morning for DUI on my way home.

How is this possible?

Answer: When I worked the road in a college town this was a common occurrence on weekend mornings.

College kids would conTroy H. sume high Christianson volumes of alcohol and not allow enough time for all the effects to wear off.

Below are the basics about alcohol in your system, but keep in mind there are some factors that change absorption rate: weight, amount of food, and male or female.

1. The most important thing to know is that alcohol only leaves your system with time. The “average” alcohol dissipation in humans is said to be about 0.015 percent per hour. A cup of coffee or a few hours of sleep will not dissipate alcohol faster; one drink will leave your system in approximately one and one-half hour. Now “one drink” is not a three or four shot martini or a long pour cocktail.

One drink for this formula is: one 12 oz. domestic beer, 4 oz. of domestic wine, or one shot

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and federal criminal laws, Take medications in prescribed dosage and frequency, Cooperate with the search of your person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by your probation officer, No alcohol/controlled substance use as directed by Court Services, No possession of alcohol or drugs as directed, Do not enter bars or liquor stores as directed, Complete Chemical Assessment and follow all recommendations as directed, Mental Health Screening – comply with and follow recommendations and referrals as directed, Submit to Chemical Testing as directed.

Benjamin Lee Winfield, 35, Spring Valley, Minn.; 11/15/2014, Uninsured Vehicle – Owner Violation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320.

MN Department of Natural Resources Fue Yang, 41, Woodbury, Minn.; 11/15/2014; Failure to Validate Deer Tag/License, Fine $25, Total Fees $145.

MN State Patrol – Rochester Jarod Scott Austin, 30, Harmony, Minn.; 12/27/2014, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Joseph Franklin Engelhart, 30, Rushford, Minn.; 12/15/2014, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Nicholas Bernard Prestby, 58, Canton, Minn.; 11/28/2014, Duty to Drive with Due Care – Speed Greater Than Reasonable, Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

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Preston Police Department Jared Robert Meisner, 31, Wykoff, Minn.; 8/25/2014, Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/ Noisy/Obscene, Fine $1000 (stay $700 until 1/26/2016), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 88 days for one year), credit for time served: two days. Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (1/26/2015): Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign Probation Agreement, Remain law abiding, No same or similar, Aftercare, No alcohol/controlled substance use as directed

by Court Services, No possession of alcohol or drugs as directed, Do not enter bars or liquor stores as directed, Follow all instructions of probation, Sign releases of information as directed, Domestic abuse counseling/treatment – complete Domestic Violence Inventory and follow recommendations, Submit to Chemical Testing as directed, Cooperate with the search of your person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by your probation officer, No assault, aggressive, intimidating, or threatening behavior while on probation, No contact with victim(s) unless approved

by Court Services.

Rushford Police Department Kayla Marie Block, 28, Millville, Minn.; 11/12/2014, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320.

place where livestock/horses are located – maintain human control of animal when out of a fence.

Luann Rindels, 63, Preston, Minn.; 1/22/2015, Stopping, Parking within 20 Feet of Crosswalk, Fine $20, Total Fees $32.

Addyson Elizabeth Sand, 22, Mabel, Minn.; 1/19/2015, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Bradly Jay Shannon, 41, Ostrander, Minn.; 11/26/2014, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $295.

11/26/2024, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200, Total Fees $200.

Courtney Ray Sivertson, 37, Rochester, Minn.; 12/19/2014, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Nicholas David Snider, 20, Blaine, Minn.; 1/11/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Brady Daniel Stackhouse, 22, Spring Valley, Minn. 10/14/2014, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $1000 (stay $700 until 1/27/2016), Total Fees (including $829.24 in restitution) $1244.24. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (1/27/2015): Follow all Conditions set forth in Probation Agreement, Remain law abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled sub-

stance use – possession and consumption of alcohol is under direction of Court Services, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, No driving without insurance – have valid license to drive, Sign Probation Agreement, Complete Chemical Assessment – completed within 30 days – follow all recommendations, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Sign all releases of information, Submit to Initial/ Base UA, Complete booking.

Jessica Ann Stevens, 21, Sumner, Iowa; 12/26/2014, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 30 mph – Urban District (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Michael Dale Vanbuskirk, 24, Waltham, Minn.; 9/22/2014, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $1000 (stay $700 until 1/26/2016), Total Fees $490. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 81 days for two years), credit for time served: three days. Serve as work release and weekends (if eligible). Jail time to be served by 4/1/2015. Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (1/26/2015): Follow all Conditions set forth in Probation Agreement, Sign Probation Agreement, Remain law abiding, No same or similar, Aftercare, Follow all instructions or probation, No driving without insurance – have valid license to drive, Sign releases of information as directed, Follow all state

(oz.) or less of 80 proof alcohol in a cocktail. If you go beyond this definition of “one drink”, more alcohol will be in your system and the more time will be needed before it leaves your system.

2. If you drink heavily and go to sleep for only a short time before heading out in the morning, alcohol will still be in your system and you are most likely impaired, thus, you are at risk for crashing and hurting yourself and/or others. Often, in these scenarios, fatigue is also a huge factor. Sleep with alcohol in your system is not good sleep and fewer than seven or eight hours a night is not recommended if trying to avoid fatigue.

There is no magic pill to take - only time will get the alcohol out of your system and it is important to consider this when making your plans and designating your sober driver. There is zero tolerance for impaired drivers on our roadways.

If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, MN 55901-5848.

(Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us)

Chatfield resident Fillmore County IRS scam The Fillmore County Sher- wins $100,000 District Court iff’s Office would like to take

On February 3, 2015, Shane Robert Skree, 24, of Caledonia, Minnesota, appeared before Fillmore County Judicial Officer Matthew J. Opat. Skree is charged with DUI and DWI – Operate a Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration .08 Within 2 Hours, both felonies, each carrying a maximum criminal penalty of 7 years in prison, a $14,000 fine, or both. On or about 1/31/2015, within the city of Rushford, the defendant allegedly drove, operated, or was in physical control of a motor vehicle, and the defendant allegedly drove, operated, or was in physical control of a motor vehicle while having a alcohol concentration at the time, or as measured within two hours of the time of driving, operating, or being in control, of .08 or more. Said violations occurred within ten years of the first of three or more qualified impaired driving incidents, to wit; Skree has a prior DWI/DUI conviction out of Houston County for which he was sentenced 8/14/2008, a prior DWI/DUI conviction out of Goodhue County for which he was sentenced 4/19/2012, and a prior DWI/DUI conviction out of La Crosse County for which he was convicted 11/18/2013.

this opportunity to inform the public of a scam that is being experienced in our area.

This scam involves calls from individuals representing themselves as the IRS. Often these are messages left on answering machines advising that back taxes are owed or that the IRS is suing and you need to call them back at a number provided.

If person to person contact is made the scam is to get your bank or credit card info to pay the alleged penalty. It is recommended that you do not call the number back. If you end up in a person to person conversation with the caller, do not release any banking or credit information. If you have questions or wish to verify the call, please contact the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office at (507) 7653874.

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ROSEVILLE, MN. – Steven Hrstka of Chatfield won $100,000 playing the Lottery’s $100,000 Wild Cherries scratch game.

Hrstka purchased his winning ticket at Sunshine Foods, 237 Main St. N. in Chatfield.

He claimed the prize on Feb. 10 at Lottery headquarters in Roseville.

Proceeds from the Minnesota State Lottery benefit all Minnesotans. Since 1990, the Lottery has raised more than $2.4 billion for state programs. The General Fund has received over $1.3 billion to help fund necessary functions such as education, public safety, and health and human services. More than $975 million has funded important environmental programs.

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The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week.

Peterson sees wastewater plant conclusion; runs Fillmore County Veterans book into city hall issue to debut in 2015

By Kirsten Zoellner The city of Peterson will finally see resolution to longstanding problems at the wastewater treatment plant. Councilor Dick Lee has been meeting with representatives from engineering and planning firm WHKS & Co. and Wieser Brothers General Contractor, Inc., the firms involved in the design and build. Constructed in 2010, issues with condensation have been at the forefront for the last several years. The city attempted to mitigate the issue through League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust, but was informed the city’s coverage would not cover the damage due to faulty workmanship, rust, and corrosion. The city has maintained at previous council meetings that the building was not designed to accommodate the internal moisture present.

For the last several months, the city has been collecting data on temperature and humidity inside the facility, before and after fan usage. It has been determined that installation of a fan roughly three times the size of what is currently in place will remedy the issue. However, the question of who pays, and how much, remained.

At the February 11 council meeting, the three entities reached an agreement to see WHKS and Wieser Brothers pay $1,000 each of the labor of installation and the materials.

The city will pay the electrical portion of the installation, estimated at under $500. Lee anticipates that the fan could be in place within two or three weeks.

The “drop dead” date for resolution of the problem was noted as March 20. Councilor Loren Rue suggested perhaps the city file legal paperwork, even if the city does not proceed with further legal action, but as a matter of protection for the city if the fan modification does not work. However, Lee noted that all calculations appear to be on the right track and that filing

paperwork may jeopardize work that’s been done to mitigate the issue without legal action.

Additionally, Lee felt the city had a poor chance of succeeding in a legal battle due to lack of absolute proof. “We could be spinning our wheels,” he added.

“I think this is going to solve our problem. We should do it; accept their money and be done with it.” The council passed the agreement unanimously. Councilor Gail Boyum was absent.

Work on the city hall remodel is also progressing, but has hit a financial stumbling block.

Atkinson Construction has requested a second adjustment to the bid to accommodate for additional work and materials.

The original bid of $27,000, at not to exceed amount, was increased to $30,000 by the council this past January to upgrade material quality for doors, windows, and cabinets.

Now, Atkinson is seeking an additional $1,500 in labor and $1,300 in materials, as well as $3,000 in materials, including an upgrade from residential to commercial quality.

According to a new proposal from Atkinson, the revision came due to having to move a bathroom wall three inches to accommodate for Americans with Disability Act (ADA) compliance. Additional framing, sheetrock, as well as new ceiling in the office and bathroom, subfloor to repair holes in the floor, and matching pre-finished oak trim and base boards for the entire project were documented in the revised bid.

“It was supposed to take care of everything they ran into,” noted Lee. “Seems like a bid is a bid.”

“There’s something going on here,” added Mayor Hallum.

“It seems like it’s an endless pocketbook.” Hallum went on to note that the original price increase in January should not have been done. Should the city proceed with the increase, the project would be over the $30,000 budget.

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Discussion continued and it was suggested by resident Gary Quarve that the city end the contract and bring in another firm to finish the work. However, Clerk Grebe noted that no other firms had submitted bids.

“So 199 people have to pay?” asked Quarve.

As it currently stands, city hall is gutted and only the plumbing is roughed in. Hallum and Grebe will meet with Atkinson to discuss ways to cut the project back within the budget.

The survey of the city’s bandstand park is now complete and the city is eyeing possible upgrades and changes to the park. Roughly 30 feet of what is now driveway between the park and Chuck’s Feed and Grain has been surveyed as city property.

While the city maintained it will not cut off any access to the business, it will have to address the issue of usage.

It was suggested that the city look at selling a portion of the roadway to the business. Also suggested was an expansion of the park with a barrier between the two properties and paving of the gravel portion to keep rock out of the park. Preliminary plans or drawings, potentially from the Planning Commission, will need to be brought before the council as a starting point.

Clerk Grebe will contact Elements of Design, of Rushford, and Winona Nursery regarding landscaping options.

The city has approved the final ordinance modifications for discharge of firearms within city limits. The policy reads, “No person shall discharge, fire off, or explode any cannon, gun, fowling piece, revolver, pistol, or firearm of any kind, within the municipality, unless done in the lawful defense of person, family or property, or when necessary for the enforcement of the laws without a written permit from the council.” The policy specifically allows for the appointment of properly trained officials to take care of nuisance animals, as well as for ceremonial salutes performed at servicemen funerals and military ceremonies.

Lastly, the city council approved a change to monthly meeting schedule. The council will revert to meeting once a month, on the second Wednesday; instead of the bi-monthly meetings that have taken place since 2014. While councilor Loren Rue noted he thought the meetings were expanded to twice monthly to keep down meeting length, “from the four or five hour marathons,” it was noted that it had been expanded due to workload largely related to the County 25 project.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Wednesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. The location of the meeting will be Grace Lutheran Church unless work is completed at city hall. Please watch for location changes. The public is encouraged to attend.

By Jason Sethre Over the course of the next six months, the staff at the Fillmore County Journal will be working on a special project to recognize those who have served our nation.

We will be publishing a 168-page hardcover book dedicated to the Veterans of Fillmore County, and we need your help. We need YOUR photos, YOUR stories and YOUR memorabilia to represent all of those who have served our country from Fillmore County.

In order to move forward with this project, we need YOUR help with photos for the cover of this hardcover book debuting prior to Veterans Day in 2015.

We are interested in represent-

ing all conflicts, all branches, and all veterans in Fillmore County. Whether you were born and raised in Fillmore County and moved away, or if you moved into Fillmore County from another area, we want your participation.

This Veterans Book will debut at approximately the same time as the opening of the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston, Minn., providing a tribute to those who have served.

To participate in this project, please stop by the Fillmore County Journal office and ask for Ellen Whalen on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, or you can e-mail Ellen at ellen@fillmorecountyjournal. com. You can also contact us at (507)765-2151.

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USDA accepting applications for Conservation Stewardship Program ST. PAUL, MN – The U.S. Department of Agriculture will make available $100 million this year through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and although applications are accepted all year, farmers, ranchers and forest landowners should submit applications by Feb. 27, 2015 to ensure they are considered for this year’s funding (applications received after that date will be considered for future funding). This year’s investment may result in the enrollment of up to 7.7 million acres in the program by private landowners.

“CSP is a way of incentivizing farmers, ranchers, and private forest managers who maintain a high level of conservation on their land and agree to adopt higher levels of stewardship,” said Acting State Conservationist Walter Albarran of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. “By focusing on multiple resource concerns, landowners are able to achieve a sustainable landscape and maintain or increase the productivity of their operations.”

Through CSP, participants take additional conservation steps to

improve the resource conditions on their land, including soil, air and habitat quality, water quality and quantity, and energy conservation.

Albarran said CSP producers are conservation leaders, showing how science-based conservation and technological advancements can improve the environment and farming operations at the same time.

The 2014 Farm Bill brought changes to CSP including an expanded conservation activity list that will offer participants greater options to meet their conservation needs and protect the natural resources on their land. These conservation activities, called enhancements, include cover crops, intensive rotational grazing and wildlife friendly fencing.

Applications should be submitted to local NRCS offices. As part of the CSP application process, applicants will work with NRCS field personnel to complete a resource inventory of their land, which will help determine the conservation performance for existing and new conservation activities. The applicant’s conservation performance will be used to

Monday, February 16, 2015 determine eligibility, ranking and payments.

A CSP self-screening checklist is available to help producers determine if the program is suitable for their operation. The checklist highlights basic information about CSP eligibility requirements, stewardship threshold requirements and payment types.

For more on technical and financial assistance available through conservation programs, visit www.nrcs. usda.gov/GetStarted or a local USDA service center.

This announcement was made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill. The 2014 Farm Bill builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past five years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for taxpayers. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life.

Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District seeks summer apprentice ST. PAUL, MN. — Conservation Corps Minnesota is currently accepting applications for young adults, ages 18-25, for summer apprentice positions in 30 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) throughout Minnesota. Apprentices will spend their summer working alongside natural resource professionals to learn hands-on skills in managing soil and water resources. Responsibilities will

vary by site and may include communicating with landowners, providing educational materials, monitoring, inspecting sites, preparing reports and other conservation-related activities.

The Fillmore SWCD apprentice will be based at SWCD office in Preston, Minn.

Apprentices will serve as AmeriCorps members and receive a monthly living stipend of $1,235 as well as an education award of

$1,493 to use towards qualifying education and student loan expenses. Educational credits may be arranged by the apprentice.

The service term runs from May 18-August 14.

Interested candidates should apply online at www.conservationcorps.org/apply by March 22, 2015.

The program is funded through the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resource Trust Fund and LCCMR. Conservation Corps provides meaningful work for young people in managing natural resources, responding to disasters, conserving energy and leading volunteers. We provide training in resource management, safety, job-readiness and technical skills, and we help young people develop personal responsibility, a strong work ethic and greater awareness of environmental stewardship.

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Spring Valley and Ambulance Association plan to meet

By Rich Wicks The recent decision for disassociation between the Spring Valley Area Ambulance Association (SVAAA) and the city was the main topic at the February 9 meeting of the Spring Valley City Council.

The SVAAA had submitted a request for a meeting between two council members and two SVAAA Mayor Jim members, Struzyk without legal representation present, and with an impartial mediator to assist in mending the broken relationship between the two entities.

The SVAAA and the city council both mentioned inaccurate information that has inflamed the issues. City Attorney Scott Springer was asked for his opinion/input, and he summarized that for the city, the issue centered on “authorized personnel only” having access to city buildings and property.

The council members discussed the request, and were open to the idea of the meeting, agreeing that the SVAAA has done much for the city, and there was discussion about which council members would be the best choices for such a meeting. Council member Bill Bires stated, “I don’t have any problem working with the association. I hope we can work something out. I’d like to see it go forward.”

Council member Jeff Vehrenkamp concurred, saying, “I’d like to see everybody work together, but it’s gotta be…the association has to support the service.”

Mayor Struzyk summarized that, “Nobody likes change, and the way it looks, Angie (Jarrett) has been taking the brunt of things, and it’s not fair to her.” He agreed that meeting with the association could be helpful, but said he prefers to find a mediator that both entities choose together.

A visitor made the comment that ambulance crew schedules have recently been underfilled

partly due to the ongoing issues between the city and the Association.

Angie Jarrett commented, “I have hired temporary help, one person, during the shortage… The schedules have been looking pretty good, and we have not missed a call.”

The council voted unanimously to table the issue until the next regular meeting, and to give the SVAAA a one-month extension on the previous “disassociation date” which had been originally set for February 28, but will now be the end of March.

Ann Priebe addressed the council about the Connect Trails Community Growth Initiative, a project to extend and connect the Spring Valley trail to other trails in a larger regional trail system. She explained the project’s budget is $81,250, with plans to request the majority of that ($65,000) from SMIF CGI grant funds, and the remainder ($16,250) being raised through in-kind funds from various sources. She asked the council to consider voicing support at this time, and said her fundraising requests will come later. The council voted to support her project.

The council also voted to grant an off-site gambling license to the Kingsland Athletic Booster Club, for their event on March 21, and reviewed a status report from the CEDA Small Cities Rehab Project. The council also approved a cigarette license renewal for Dollar General, and approved a Liability Coverage Waiver Form from the League of Minnesota Cities, which Mayor Struzyk said is an annual agenda item.

Administrator Deb Zimmer reported that four new firefighters are in the process of being hired, saying that background checks and agility testing is not completed yet, but she asked the council to approve the hires, pending completion of those items. The council approved this request. The meeting adjourned about 6:25 p.m., with the next regular meeting scheduled for February 23.

Attend Extension’s Forages For “U” To address key forage production and management issues in Minnesota, a series of Forage Workshops will be held in February of 2015. Individual sites include Fergus Falls on February 10 at the Government Service Building-Commissioner Room, Hutchinson on February 10 at the McCloud County Fairgrounds, and Rushford on February 20 at The Creamery. This program is developed the University of Minnesota Extension along with sponsors aimed at current issues and research in forage production and management with the intent to increase producers’s forage production and farm profitability. Topics, presenters, and

agenda differ by location.

In Rushford the agenda begins with registration at 9:30 a.m.: 2015 Pasture/Grazing Management (John Zinn, NRCS Grazing Specialist), Grazing/Pasture Producer Panel (local producers), 2015 Alfalfa Management, (Dr. Scott Wells, University of Minnesota Extension), and Alfalfa Management Producer Panel (local producers). The program concludes at 2:30 p.m.

Past participants expressed that they have benefited from the applied, research based, and timely information the University of Minnesota Extension brings to these meetings and the open discussion format designed

to encourage audience participation.

Participation fee is $30 and includes lunch and handouts.

Registration is preferred and can be done through our website (http://z.umn.edu/foragesforu) or contacting and Jake Overgaard at (507) 457-6440 for the Rushford location. Program brochures can be mailed or emailed upon request. If you’re interested in attending at another site, visit the aforementioned web address for more information.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., FEBRUARY 17

WED., FEBRUARY 18

•Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-10:30am, •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, 10:30-11am. Harmony Community Center. Free will donations accepted.

12:30-4pm, Tenborg Bldg., 113 E. Jessie 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* (507)288-6944 for info.* St., Rushford.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, •Story Hour, 11am, Harmony Public •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-6pm, 3-3:30 pm, Coffee Street Fitness, 102 515 Washington St. NW, Preston.* Coffee St., Lanesboro. Free will donations Library. No school, no story hour.* •Chatfield Brass Band rehearsal, 7pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Semcac bus to Rochester, bus picks Chatfield Elementary Band Room. New up for shopping, 9:35am at B&B Bowl, •Ash Wednesday Services, Christ members welcome. Call (507) 867-3315 Preston; 10am at Fountain State Bank.

Lutheran, Preston, 7pm. Soup supper or email bcdnarv@aol.com.* Call (800) 944-3874 to ride. starting at 6pm.

•AA Class “Road’s Journey”, 8pm, 301 •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, THURS., FEBRUARY 19 E Franklin St., Spring Valley (a yellow 10:30-11am. Harmony Community house).* •Free Senior Coffee and homemade Center. Free will donations accepted. dessert, 9am, Clara House.* (507)288-6944 for info.* FRI., FEBRUARY 20 •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-4pm, •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, 515 Washington St NW, Preston.* Preston Public Library. Knitting for all Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 levels.* •Rushford Senior Dining, 10:30-noon, Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.

Spring Valley Public Library.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, SAT., FEBRUARY 21 •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pio­neer 10:30-11am. Mabel Fire Hall, 325 W Prairie Ave. Free will donations accepted. 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., (507)288-6944 for info.* Chatfield.* •St. John’s Food Shelf, 9-10:30am, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 241 Line St. S, •AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Wykoff.

Church, Mill St., Rushford.*

•Mabel Food Shelf, 10-noon, First Lutheran Church, 202 N Oak, Mabel.

•Bluff Country ATV Club meeting, 10am, Stumpy’s, Rushford.

•Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, (507)251-1771 or (507)765-2518.*

SUN., FEBRUARY 22 •Fountain AA closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*

MON., FEBRUARY 23 •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30-11am. Mabel Fire Hall, 325 W Prairie Ave. Free will donations accepted.

(507)288-6944 for info.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Preston.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 3-3:30pm, Coffee Street Fitness, 102 Coffee St., Lanesboro. Free will donations accepted. (507)288-6944 for info.*

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 2, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, includi.ng attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OP MORTGAGE: June 30, 2006 MORTGAGOR: Melissa Bothun, an unmarried woman.

MORTGAGBE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc ..

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recol:’ded August 8, 2006 Fillmore County Recorder, Documont No. 354301.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee for the holders of the First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust 2006-FF12 Mortgage Pass-through Certificates, Series 2006-FFI2. Dated July I, 2014 Recorded August 15, 2014, as Document No, 400416.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100425240008842509 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: First Franklin a Division of Nat. City Bank of IN RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Select Portfolio Servicing, Inc. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 215 South Main Street, Wykoff, MN 55990 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 30.0177.000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The South 1/2 of Lot 10 and all of Lot 11 in F.H. Bartlett’s Addition to the Village (now city) of Wykoff, Fillmore County, Minnesota.

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $62,752.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $68,207.36 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: houston TOWNSHIP Houston Township will hold its Annual Board of Audit meeting on Tuesday evening, February 17, 2014 at the Houston Town Hall, 601 East Cedar St., Houston, MN immediately following the regular February monthly 6:00 p.m. meeting. The Board of Audit meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. Anyone wishing to review the books may do so at this time.

Christine Rischette Clerk, Houston Township Publish 16

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mo:r:tgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11: 59 p. m. on October 2, 2015, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless t.he redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Sees. 580.01 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE : None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.”

Dated: January 20, 2015 U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee

USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 38 - 15-001105 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 9,16,23,2,9,16 CANTON TOWNSHIP ROCK BIDS The Canton Township Board will accept quotes on crushed rock which meets state specifications. Quotes are to be on a per yard basis, delivered, spread and picked up as needed. Quotes are to be sent or delivered to the Township Clerk on or before 5:00pm, February 24, 2015. The board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes.

Fay Garness Township Clerk Publish 9, 16

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DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $101,448.83 That prior to the commencement of THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF this mortgage foreclosure proceeding THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE complied with all notice requirements as TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT required by statute; That no action or AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said mortgage, or any part thereof; default has occurred in conditions of the PURSUANT to the power of sale following described mortgage: contained in said mortgage, the above DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 24, 2001 described property will be sold by the MORTGAGOR: Rusty W. Huus-Oaks Sheriff of said county as follows: and Kirsten E. Huus-Oaks, husband and DATE AND TIME OF SALE: March 26, wife.

2015 at 10:00 AM MORTGAGEE: Mountain Pacific PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Mortgage Company.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by Recorded May 4, 2001 Fillmore County said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on Recorder, Document No. 315735. said premises, and the costs and ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: disbursements, including attorneys’ fees Assigned to: RBMG, Inc. Dated April 24, allowed by law subject to redemption 2001 Recorded May 4, 2001, as Document within six (6) months from the date No. 315736. And thereafter assigned to: of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, personal representatives or assigns unless Inc. Dated November 3, 2001 Recorded reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat.

November 19, 2001, as Document No. §580.07.

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And thereafter assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc. Dated January 23, TIME AND DATE TO VACATE 2006 Recorded January 26, 2006, as PROPERTY: If the real estate is an ownerDocument No. 350924. And thereafter occupied, single-family dwelling, unless assigned to: Green Tree Servicing LLC. otherwise provided by law, the date on Dated September 10, 2014 Recorded or before which the mortgagor(s) must September 11, 2014, as Document No. vacate the property if the mortgage is not 400724. reinstated under section 580.30 or the TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE property is not redeemed under section TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on September IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON 28, 2015, unless that date falls on a MORTGAGE: NONE weekend or legal holiday, in which case LENDER OR BROKER AND it is the next weekday, and unless the MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks MORTGAGE: Mountain Pacific Mortgage under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

Company RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED Green Tree Servicing LLC FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: MORTGAGE:None 21205 280th Street, Fountain, MN 55935 “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 31.0303.010 REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL Thot port of the Southwest Quarter REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY of the Southwest Quarter of Section .36, BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A Township 104 North, Range 12 West, JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION follows: 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER Beginning at the southwest corner of THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED said Southwest Quarter of the Southwest PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A Quarter; thence on an assumed bearing RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN of North 01‘30’57” West along the west FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED line of said Southwest Quorter of the IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND Southwest Quarter 447.12 feet; thence ARE ABANDONED.” North 89’45’26” East 759.92 feet; thence South 00’41’18” East 439.00 feet to the Dated: January 19, 2015 south line of said Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter; thence South Green Tree Servicing, LLC 69”08’52” West along said south line Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 753.45 feet to the point of beginning; containing 7.70 acres.

Subject to a rood eosement on the USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, south line and any other easements of P.L.L.P. record.

Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS Mortgagee LOCATED: Fillmore 4500 Park Glen Road #300 ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF Minneapolis, MN 55416 MORTGAGE: $110,000.00 (952) 925-6888 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE 8 - 14-008603 FC NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Bristol TOWNSHIP The regular meeting will be held on Friday, March 6, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. The audit meeting will immediately follow the regular meeting.

Eunice Biel Clerk, Bristol Township Publish 16, 23

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THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 9,16,23,2,9,16

Resolution #2015-03 Whereas, an indoor pool located within the LeRoy-Ostrander School District provides year-round recreational opportunities for the residents of Ostrander; and whereas , the LeRoy Community Pool is a nonprofit organization, operating an indoor pool located in the LeRoyOstrander school building, in LeRoy, Minnesota; and whereas, said indoor pool is open to the public, and is available as a recreational facility for use by the citizens of Ostrander; and whereas , the Ostrander City Council finds it appropriate to cooperate with the LeRoy Community Pool by providing monetary support for the operation of said facility.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF OSTRANDER, MINNESOTA, AS FOLLOWS: 1. A contribution of $200.00 every year for 6 years for a total of $1,200.00 shall be made to the LeRoy Community Pool for the operation of the indoor pool located in the LeRoy-Ostrander school building.

2 . The city clerk is hereby directed to issue said funds to the LeRoy Community Pool.

Adopted by the City Council of the City of Ostrander, MN on January 6th 2015.

Approved Mayor: Pat Nesler Attested City Clerk: Chris Hyrkas Publish 16

PUBLIC NOTICES FILLMORE CENTRAL ISD 2198 HVAC Upgrades Preston Elementary / Harmony HS Gym RFPT The total estimated project amount for the work is estimated at $1,500,000.00.

The work shall be based on Best Value Practices, Best Value Qualifications and Risk Avoidance. A Single Prime Contract shall be awarded upon School Board Acceptance of Proposals.

Plans and Specifications, Qualifications under the Best Value Practice will be made available at the Mandatory Bid Walk. Interested Parties may receive all documents required for proposal at that time.

The Bid Walk shall take place at the Preston Elementary site in Preston, MN on March 5, 2015 4:00 pm.

Work for the project shall begin June, 2015 and be substantially completed

by Aug 15, 2015. For questions related to the work please contact District Representative- A&F Consulting Group, Inc. at 507.272.0148.

Publish 16,23 State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-15-74 In Re: Estate of Betty Eleanor Kinney, also known as Betty Kinney and Betty B. Kinney, Decedent.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal’Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated March 23, 2009. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Jerome Moen, whose address is 1082 Bay Dr., Minnesota City, MN. 55959, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate.

Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.

Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent.

Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: February 3, 2015 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Applicant Jennifer A. Gumbel Springer & Gumbel, P.A. 141 West Fillmore St. P.O. Box 469 Preston, MN 55965 Attorney License No: 387724 Telephone: (507) 765-3600 FAX: (507) 765-3629 Publish 16,23

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EMPLOYMENT ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST: Semcac, a non-profit human service agency located in Rushford, MN, is accepting applications for a full-time Accounting Specialist position. This position is responsible for collecting and preparing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, reconciling general ledger activity, cash deposit preparation and bank reconciliations. Strong attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to interpret and follow policies and procedures. AA degree plus 2 years related accounting experience. Non-profit background and familiarity with federal and state grant funding sources a plus. Application and more information available at www.semcac.org or by contacting Barb Thompson at Semcac (507) 864-8202 or barb.thompson@semcac.org. Application materials must be received by February 25, 2015.

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EMPLOYMENT Featherstone Farm is seeking seasonal tractor and equipment operators to join our team. We are a 135 acre certified organic vegetable farm based out of Rushford. Please see http://featherstonefarm.com/employment-opportunities. html to apply. Contact us at (507)-8642400. h16,2-x The Saint Charles Post Office is hiring a part-time city carrier. Apply online at usps.gov/careers and search under the Minnesota listings. Please call Carey at the Saint Charles Post Office 507-9324552 for details. h16-o Stone Mill Hotel and Suites in Lanesboro, MN is seeking a manager. Preferable skill set and experience would include customer service, employee management and computer skills including social media. Please call for an application and job description (507-259-3627) or pick up at front desk. h16,23-o The Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking applicants for a seasonal position at the Harmony Visitor Center. Hours are every other weekend with possibility of some weekday hours, April-Oct. (Saturdays only in April.)

Duties include greeting and assisting visitors, maintaining phone/email correspondence, general office work, light housekeeping, and assisting the Director with various projects. Applicants should send a resume, letter of interest and references to: HACC, Personnel Committee, PO Box 141, Harmony, MN 55939 or contact Becky Hoff @ 507-8862469 or hacc@harmonytel.net for further information. h16,23-o

EmploymEnt opportunity part-time pricing Coordinator

Rushford Foods is searching for a part-time Pricing Coordinator. This position ensures that pricing for all products within the store is accurate and all items are accurately marked and signed promptly. Conducts price checks for cashiers for unmarked items and performs routine pricing audits.

Successful candidates will have a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent. Previous work experience in a retail store is helpful. Must demonstrate: attention to detail; be self-motivated and have the ability to plan, organize and work independently without direct supervision; display general computer knowledge as it relates to Windows based end-user applications, Word, Excel, Email and other basic functions are essential. Must be a team player and display strong customer service skills. A Typical day will require the ability to sit up to an hour at a time combined with multiple hours of work on the sales floor hanging and verifying tags and signs. Hanging tags and signs requires the ability to stoop low as well as reach over head to accommodate tags on all shelf levels.

EMPLOYMENT Fillmore Central is seeking a seasonal Summer Rec Coordinator; up to 30 hours per week. Position will be responsible for organizing, leading, teaching, and conducting a variety of recreation activities such as sports, games, and events for different age groups and skill levels. This person will supervise the work of the assigned staff, provide guidance and training to employees and report to the Fillmore Central Comm. Ed. Director. High School Diploma or GED. Experience working with school age kids and coaching preferred but not required.

Interested candidates submit a letter of application to angi.kaase@isd2198.k12. mn.us or Fillmore Central Comm. Ed, Angi Kaase, PO Box 50, Preston, MN 55965. h16-o Mental Health Professional PT/FT Mental Health Therapist for outpatient therapy in Fillmore County with locations being in Preston and Rushford. Serving children, adolescents and adults. MN.MHP licensure. Mental Health Practitioner PT/FT Mental Health Practitioner to provide adult case management and ARMHS services in Fillmore County with locations in Preston and Rushford. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field plus 2000 hours of supervised work experience. Great working environment, competitive salary Resume to Peg Walch, Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center, 166 Main Street, Winona, MN 55987 or Fax to: 507-453-6267 or fill out application on our website: www. hvmhc.org EOE/AA h16,23-o

SPRING HELP WANTED Farmers Win Coop is currently seeking individuals for part-time assistance at our agronomy locations. Duties will include delivery of agronomy products, assistance with plant operations, and general labor. Willingness to obtain Class B, Class A, or Temporary CDL will be required.

EMPLOYMENT WANTED: A DEPENDABLE CAREGIVER. Possibly live in. Please call if interested. Spring Valley, MN. 507-251-0710 h9,16-x LOOKING FOR OFFICE HELP, parttime, computer savvy, good customer service skills, cleaning involved. Perfect intern opportunity. Seasonal position runs from June 1 to end of August. Please send resume to eaglecliffcampground@ gmail.com or call 507-467-2598. h16,23,2,9,16,23,30-o

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EMPLOYMENT DRIVERS: Company CDL-A Competitive Pay, Incentives, & $2500 Sign On Bonus. Regional and Long Haul Routes CDL-A + 1yr experience required. 507-696-7784 h9,16-x CLASS A CDL local drivers for IA & MINN. $20.00/hr. some jobs up to $35.00/hr. plus benefits. Call Monson & Sons 800/463-4097 ext. 110/109 EOE (MCAN)

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If Interested please call: Mike (Cresco location) at 563-547-5404 Dave (Ridgeway location) at 563-737-2244 Justin (Burr Oak location) at 563-735-5427 Cam (Mabel, MN location)at 507-493-5070

A typical week will be 15 - 25 hours with a variety of shifts between 7am and 2pm, Monday through Friday. Occasionally, work hours and/or days outside of these guidelines may be necessary. An employment application can be picked up at Rushford Foods service counter or request an application via email to: rushiga@acegroup.cc.

Send your resume or letter of interest to Rushford Foods; ATTN: Mike Agrimson; PO BOX 369; Rushford, MN 55971 or email to: rushiga@acegroup.cc.

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Part-time RN/LPN and Part-time & Full-time CNA shifts available.

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Good Samaritan Society-Home Care is seeking to hire an RN Case Manager to join our team in the Fillmore County area. The right candidate will be able to work independently providing nursing care to clients and direction and leadership to designated staff.

Requirements for this position include a current MN RN license, a valid driver’s license, and current CPR certification. Prior home care experience is a plus, but not a requirement. This benefit eligible position offers a flexible schedule with paid drive time and mileage.

To apply go to www.good-sam.com For more information contact Vickie at 1-888-381-3205 AA/EYE/M/F/Vet/Handicap • Drug Free Workplace

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EMPLOYMENT CHS HAS OPENINGS for seasonal CDL drivers. Potential employees must have a Class A or B CDL and will need to obtain a current medical card before employment start date. Applications are available at any CHS location. If you have questions about this position, please contact Mike at 507-754-5125 or Troy at 507-657-2234. EOE. h9,16,23,2-o CHS has a full time opening for a CDL Driver / Applicator at the Grand Meadow location. Potential employees must be familiar with farm equipment, mechanically inclined, must have a Class A or B CDL and be able to obtain a HazMat and tanker endorsement. CHS offers competitive pay, health insurance, and a retirement plan. If you have questions about the position, contact Mike at 507754-5125. EOE. h9,16,23,2-o LINSMEIER TRUCKING A MN based company is now hiring Company Drivers & Owner/Operators to pull hopper bottom in the upper Midwest. Home weekends. Call 320/382-6644 (MCAN) Fillmore County Journal 507-765-2151

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AUCTION CALENDAR Second Monday Nov. - April - Gehling Auction Hay and Straw Sale. Hay sales will be held at 12:00 noon. For more info call Don Ward at 507-743-2250 or Gehling Auction Company at 507-765-2132. Listing in the Journal.

Sat., Feb. 21 9am - Coin, Antique, Household Auction. Sale held at Spring Valley Sales Auction Bldg, 412 East Park St., Spring Valley, MN. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183.

Notice in the Journal.

Thurs., Mar. 19, at 9:30am- All types of farms equipment, Farm lines and all other miscellaneous farm related items.. For more info call Gehling Auction Company at 1-800770-0347. Listing in the Journal

ONLINE AUCTIONS

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Sun., Feb. 22 at 5:30pm - DARR online auction.

5 bidding days. For more info and complete listing DARR Auctions & Realty 800-852-0010 or www. darrauctions.com. Partial listing in the Journal

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

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Randy Haakenson Mon., Jan. 12, at noon - Canton Auction Hay & Straw Sale. For more info call Don Ward at 507-743-2250 or • Commercial • Residential • Agricultural Gehling Auction Company at 507-765-2132. Listing in the Journal.

326 Parkside Dr. SE Res 507-765-2297 Preston, MN 55965

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Drywall Hanging • taping • texturing Rusty Schroeder “Free estimates” 507-765-3648

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• Mowing • power BrooMing • StuMp grinding • inSured • Fall Clean-up • light BaCkhoe work • Snow plowing Call: • iCe ManageMent 507-268-4977 • aerating or Cellphone: 507-429-6755

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Full-Time & Part-Time Employment Custom Applicators and Truck Drivers Midwestern BioAg is the industry leader in biological agriculture, seeking qualified individuals to join our team at our Utica, MN location. Duties include-soil sampling, warehouse support, loader operations, and custom applicators. Truck drivers must be able to obtain a valid Class A CDL license and meet DOT company policies.

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Stop by our facility and pick up an application between the hours of 7:30am-4:00pm Monday through Friday. You may also Email resume and application to travism@midwesternbioag.com Contact information Travis: (507) 932-4300 or (866) 485-4300.

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BUILDABLE LOT RUSHFORD 709 Trisdahl Ct $19,900

PETERSON 156 Park St $139,700

PETERSON 127 Prospect St $79,000

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14625 COUNTY RD 142 SE, DOVER

$319,900 #4052958

• 2 Bedrooms • 3 Baths •, 4,200 sq. ft. • Blacktop Road • Fully finished • Exposed log walls throughout • 2 Fireplaces • 2 Decks • Patio • Country kitchen with granite tops, ceramic tile, new appliances • Master suite in loft area with private deck, 26’ vaulted ceilings • Garage (25’x40’) • Insulated & finished shed (30’x40’)

311 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD

385 HARRISON ST, LEWISTON

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$99,900 #4057271

• 3 Bedroom • 2 bath • Original woodwork • 9’ ceilings • Paneled doors • Built-ins • Loaded with hardwood floors • Pocket door • Replacement windows • Newer roof • Upgraded furnace & central air

TOWNHOME LOTS

303 ORCHARDSO RIDGELD RD NW, CHATFIELD

#4059647

• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 5,388 sq. ft. • 3 Car garage • Original woodwork • Elaborate craftsmanship • 10’ ceilings • Double staircases •, Pocket doors • Ash/Maple/Oak floors • Remodeled kitchen with granite tops & butler pantry • Finished walk up attic • Large corner lot • 2 Covered porches • “Milo White House” (Hazelwood) on the National Register

WONDERFUL HORSE SET-UP

$159,900

LD • 4 BedroomsSO • 2 baths • 0.33 Acre • Private back• 2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car garage • 1510 sq. ft.

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

• 3 Bedrooms • Study • 3 Baths • Walkout • 3,032 sq. ft.

• Open layout • Main floor living • Finished lower level • 2 fireplaces • Plenty of storage • Finished 2 car garage • Quality windows • Upgraded trim • Appliance allowance • Still time to pick out colors, cabinets, trim & flooring!

ACREAGE CLOSE IN WITH CITY UTILITIES

MAIN FLOOR LIVING

ALL BRICK QUEEN ANNE W/3 STORIES

NEW TOWNHOME UNDER CONSTRUCTION

11 ACRES

NEW LISTING

SOLD

NEW LISTING

#4059129

Rod Darr Cell 507-951-3843 rod@darrauctions.com

ONliNe & live AuctiONs

FINISHED WITH ALL THE MODERN COLORS

$124,900

$59,900

LOT 66 x 208 w/ Garage 24 x 28 Zoned for Residential Home

3 BR, 2 BA, Garage Well Maintained Home

4 Acres - 2 BR, 4 BA Steel Bldg 52 x 64

NEW RANCH WITH MAIN FLOOR LIVING!

BUILDABLE LOT LEWISTON 145 Fremont St $29,900

Single or Multi Family

3 BR, 2 BA, 2 - 2 Car Garages Large Corner Lot

OWN FOR LESS THAN RENT!

4 BR, 2 BA Open Layout

4 BR, 2 BA Heated Garage w/10’ Door

4 BR, 2 BA 2 Car Garage, Heated Shop

Jeff Darr Cell 715-495-6948 jeff@darrauctions.com

RUSHFORD 709 Johnson Ct $189,900

RUSHFORD 507 N High St $175,000

RUSHFORD 522 Eiken Dr $174,900

Home 507-765-2172 Cell: 507-951-3672 Fax: 507-765-5308 Email: rmilne@centurytel.net MLS #4050051 daVid Milne 507-696-6730

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CHATFIELD ORCHARD RIDGE LOTS – BANK OWNED 2 Walkout townhome lots with private backyards. This upscale neighborhood is on a paved dead end road with city utilities. Only $20,000/each.

PRESTON – Carimona Township – Two wooded parcels containing approximately 21 acres. Ideal building site or weekend cabin site. Excellent hunting and recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiasts. #4056711 $89,900.

CHATFIELD – APPROVED BUILDING SITE (37.01 acres) along a hard surface road only 12 miles Southeast of Rochester. This parcel is heavily wooded and sits high on the hill overlooking the Root River valley. Excellent hunting! #4050564 $189,900 $149,900.

FOUNTAIN – Large level lot (132’ x 300’) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 RACINE – Lyman’s Second Subdivision. Located in newer development on cul-de-sac street with city utilities, choice of builder and covenant controlled. Hurry only 3 lots available. Prices starting at $19,900.

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Junior D. Miller • Mabel, MN

Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI

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

715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com

730 E lowEll st., lEroy $139,900

312 1st st. NE, GraNd MEadow $104,900

Charming and updated home with permanent siding, newer shingles & gutters, 3 car garage with workbenches & work area, neutral decor’ in the home, updated kitchen with newer cabinets with wine rack and dinette/small eat in kitchen area.

Huge walk in closet with one of the bedrooms. Upper level attic area could easily be made into another bedroom. The lower level has workbenches set up and a separate room used as a canned goods & wine cellar. All appliances included!

Cell 507-259-5454 Website: www.toddhadoff.com E-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com

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Ranch Style home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, lower level family room with “Franklin” gas stove for warm cozy heat, 3/4 bath with walk in shower and separate laundry area. Many windows have been replaced.

Eat in kitchen with breakfast bar and bay window.

Hardwood floors and full bath on main level. The garage is an oversized 2 car which is finished with workbench. Excellent location and priced to sell!

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$144,900

114 7th St. Sw, ChatfiEld

Ranch home • 3 3 bedrooms on same floor • 2 baths • Wood floors • Main bedrooms • 2 baths floor laundry/mudroom • Fireplace • Bar • 3-season • Steel siding • Large private fenced yard • 2 decks • porch • Large fenced yard • Storage shed Walk-out • 2 storage sheds • New roof • New sewer line • Newer furnace • Updated electrical box $229,900

Ranch home on large lot • 3 bedrooms on main floor • 2 baths • 2 fireplaces • New roof • New water heater • Finished lower level family room • Rec area • New furnace • New c/a • Patio • Large fenced yard • Repainted • New flooring

1 Level Ranch (Appro 3600 sq ft) 5 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Open Floor Plan • Ideal for Entertaining • Handicapped Access • Formal Living • Dining Room • Sun Room •Family Room • Kitchen Island • Rec room • Fireplace w/brick and Built-In Bookshelves • 2-Car Heated Garage • 1 Car Detached Garage • 6/10 Acre • Hot tub

705 parkway avE. S, lanESboro Bedrooms • 2 baths • Formal living room• Formal dining room • Wood floors • 2 decks • Family room with fireplace • 2 car garage • Remodeled kitchen $194,500

107 SpruCE St. SE, fountain

$324,900

107 ZEnith St., lanESboro 2.7 acres • City limits • Private • Wooded • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Vinyl siding • W/o lower level • Gorgeous setting

$159,900 19405 StatE hiGhway 80, wykoff 2.5 acres • Blacktop road • 4 bedrooms on main floor • Main floor laundry • Remodeled kitchen • New carpet • Freshly painted • Lower level is sheetrocked for family room and 2 dens • 720 sq ft garage • Enclosed breezeway • Large deck

$155,000

606 Cliff St. nE, Newer Home • 3 Baths • 4 Bedroom• Wood Floors ChatfiEld • Master Bath • 6-Panel Doors • Heated 3 Car Garage • Large Deck • Large Bedroom • Vaulted 3+Bedrooms • 2 Baths • New Flooring Throughout • Updated Ceilings • Kitchen Nook & Bar • Maintenance Free Ranch Home • Formal Living Room • Dining Room • Kitchen Island • Family Room • Steel Siding • Deck • 2-Car Garage Siding • Dead End Street • Backs up to the Park

Roxanne Johnson, Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI RoxanneJohnson@remax.net Cell: 507-458-6110 40 5th St. NE, HARMONy Very well kept 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home. Numerous updates inside & out. Partially finished lower level with family room plus storage. 1 car garage plus storage shed. $92,500

140 1st Ave. SE, HARMONy Cottage style 4 bedroom home.

Roof, windows, furnace & C/A 2011. Main floor bathroom & bedrooms. Upstairs has 2 large bedrooms with large closets. 2 car det garage. $99,900

200 hillSidE avE., lanESboro

2 Acres in City Limits • 4 Large Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Sauna • Main Floor Laundry • Formal Living and Dining • Open Floor Plan • Wood Floors • Large Family Room • Rec Room • Wet Bar • Updated Kitchen • Walk-out • Deck • Patio • Covered Porch • 25x52 Shop w/Heat and Air • 12x52 Building • 14x20 Garden Shed w/Cement Floor • 2+ Heated Attached Garage • New Roof, Furnace, Air and Water Heater • Mature Trees • Wildlife • Great Views • Private

$139,900

LOTS FOR SALE - MABEL

604 union St. nE, ChatfiEld

920 Grand St. SE, ChatfiEld

SOLD!

$245,000 34832 310th St., lanESboro 26.8 acres • Completely redone down to studs • Everything new in the last 1 - 1/2 years • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Main floor laundry • 3-season porch • New septic, furnace, c/a, windows • Remodeled kitchen • 50x60 pole shed • Storage shed • Woods • Pasture • Ideal for animals • Good hunting • 9’ ceilings

208 aShburn St., lanESboro

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2-plex, could be a 3-plex • 4 bedrooms, Could have 6 • 3 baths • Completely remodeled • New roof, siding, windows • Furnace and c/a • 2 furnaces • 2 c/a • 2 laundry units • 1152 sq ft garage with 1/2 bath, shop and walk-up attic • View of bluffs

Absolutely an ideal location on US Hwy 52 and Main Ave N Harmony.

This property offers great visibility for your business. Call today for showing! $49,900

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Minnesota

$225,000

43764 StatE hwy 44, MabEl

For 26 yeArS

8.97 Acre Hobby Farm • 3+Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Wood Floors • Remodeled Kitchen •Island Bar • Living Room • Family Room • D/O • Steel Siding • Deck • 24x40 Garage/Shop • Heated Shop • Garden Shed • Horse/Cattle Barn •Tillable • Pasture • Apple Trees and Plum Trees • Black Top Roads • Edge of City Limits

SOLD!

Kelsey Bergey Real Estate Agent remax@harmonytel.net Office 507-886-4221

324 Minnesota Ave. W, MABEL

401 Hillcrest St. E, LANESBORO

No backyard neighbors! This neat 3 bedroom, 2 bath home backs up to the park! Main floor bedroom, bath, laundry was an addition. Eat-in kitchen, plus a dining room and good sized living room Updated HE FA furnace, CA, water heater in 2006. Super sized 1 car detached with workshop/storage area.

Step into this new renovation & select your finishes.

Whether you are looking for a get-a-way or a permanent stay, this property has many advantages!

3 bedrm 2 bath, vaulted ceilings, 2 car att garage, and the ability to have it your way!

1015 Ridge Rd. S, PRESTON 3 bedroom home on South Hill. Open floor plan, hardwood floors. Step saving kitchen with tile floors. Finished LL walk out. Att 1 car garage. Plus heated work shop with overhead doors. 3 +/- acres. $164,900 Additional land available up to 10 acres, call for details.

Lots on South Hill, PRESTON: City Limits, City Utilities Lot A) 4 acres mostly wooded, great buildable site $40,000 Lot B) Approx half acre lot with good sized $29,900 Lot C) Just over half an acre building lot $29,900

COMMERCIAL

215 Main Ave. N, HARMONy

COMMERCIAL operation • High traffic area • Inventory and equipment included • Large 1 bedroom apartment • Great opportunity • great price. $139,500

(invEStMEnt rEntal or pErManEnt hoME)

25 Center St. W, Harmony, MN 55939 www.SEMNrealestate.com Each Office Independently Owned & Operated LIST

1) 3.82 acre lot with woods, creek, w/o, great views of Nolan Valley. Ideal for cabin or permanent home with privacy, scenery, and wildlife. $54,900 2) 3.96 acre lot with woods, creek, w/o, great views of Nolan Valley. Ideal for cabin or permanent home with privacy, scenery, and wildlife. $56,900 Chat n ChEw- rEStaurant - lanESboro rEduCEd Established restaurant • Turn key

$149,900

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Old SV Mutual Insurance building. Great property for multiple businesses. The whole building has been totally cleaned out. The upper level could be renovated into apartments or used for additional storage. The main floor is 7,285 square feet of finished office space, conference rooms, men and ladies 1/2 baths, a break room, kitchen and several office rooms. Appraised in 2013 for $285,000!

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$139,900

Move in ready 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home.

Newer shingles, cement drive, heated garage with attic & workbench. Eat in kitchen, formal dining and large open & bright living room.

Main floor laundry located in back enclosed 4 season porch area. You’ll love the oversized lot with storage shed and full back deck the length of the house. Priced to sell!

117 N Broadway avE., spriNG vallEy $119,900

the leAder In the reAl eStAte InduStry!

$143,500

509 park St. SE., ChatfiEld

214 E FrEdEriCk, lEroy $69,900

107 CaBot st., lEroy $89,900

Park-like back yard on over an acre of land. Upper Iowa River runs along the boundary of this property.

Great landscaping and fenced back yard. The garage is heated & insulated. Lower level has been completely redone w/huge family room, 3/4 bath, an abundance of storage w/shelves & workshop area.

Newer roof, maintenance free deck & porch, and back yard storage shed. Country living in town!

Todd Hadoff

THINkING oF BuyING oR SEllING – GIVE ME A CAll ANd puT My ExpERIENCE To woRk FoR you!

Centrally located on the corner of Main & Center St in the heart of Harmony! This historic brick building has been beautifully redone. Features original tin ceiling and wood floors. Retail on main & basement level.

Doors, windows, CA, wiring, and lighting in 2004.

Exterior cleaned, sealed brick, awning, HE furnace w/ air cleaner & rubber membrane roof all in 2011

Exceptional location on Hwy 52.

100 Coffee St., LANESBORO

60 x 80 building, built in 2005. Includes office, reception & bathroom area. Shop area is 4224 sq ft. with infrared heat & oil burner system. 24 x 24 loft area above office. Asphalt parking area for approx. 50 vehicles. 3 12 W x 14 H overhead doors.

16ft sidewalls. Call today for more information!

Great location for a boutique or office. Updates include: windows, doors, shingles, rain gutters, circuit breaker, furnace, hot water heater, half bath, & wall AC . Hanging sign post from front of building ready for your sign!

FARM • LANESBORO FARM Lanesboro OUTDOORSMANS DREAM. 157 Acres. Custom built. 5 bedroom home offering privacy. 3 car attached garage. Pole barn, shop, and shed. Hay ground, open prairie, and woods & wild flowers with scenic views & wildlife galore!

110 E Hwy 52, CANTON

311 E Fillmore, MABEL

Affordable 2 bedroom home easy to keep & enjoy, with deck and good sized 1 car det garage with extra storage space. Deep lot with stone fireplace borders country.

Cheaper than rent, call today! $53,900

Like new, 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with open concept. Bright & sunny, 2 patios & on dead end street.

CA, in floor heat & forced air. Don’t miss this opportunity! $79,900

608 River St. SW, CHATFIELD

3 bedroom well kept home with many updates. Generous living space, main floor laundry & bedrooms. Lower level has been remodeled with family room, egress window & full bath. New roof (2014). Great yard with storage shed & garden space. $109,900

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Hard to find! 75+ Acres farm. American Four Square home, original woodwork, wood floors, built in hutch, large eat in kitchen, main floor bedroom, bath and laundry.

Approx 52 acres crop land, 10 acres woods, and balance pasture.

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THANK YOU

We’re riding along with 1,000 passengers of 33 Rochester City Lines Mayo Clinic commuter buses traveling to 40 cities in 10 counties in our region!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A heartfelt thanks goes out to all of those who have supported us in countless ways since losing Adam.

Alice Bigalk, Jerry Passe Kate Bigalk Molly & Tony Cerniglia and girls t16-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Our family would like to express sincere appreciation to everyone who supported us during this difficult time. We appreciate your gifts, flowers, prayers, sympathies and kinds words. It was comforting to know that he touched so many lives with such wonderful friends.

The family of Lyle Thomas t16-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We want to thank all of you for your phone calls, cards, food, flowers, attendance and support during our time of loss. Together, all these things made a difficult time a little easier to deal with.

A special thank you to Pastor Jore for a very personalized and meaningful ministry. Thanks as well to the Thauwald Funeral Home and the military honor guard for their outstanding work.

Many, many people in Preston and the surrounding area have their own special memories of Amos Anderson, as do we.

We will all remember his kindness, smile, sense of humor and, of course, his crushing handshake.

God rest his soul. He lived until he died.

What a wonderful full life he had.

Thank you.

The Family of Amos S. Anderson t16-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks to everyone who remembered me on my birthday with cards, flowers, phone calls and gifts. You made it a very special day I will always remember Harriet Hahn t16-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com (MCN) MIXED FIREWOOd $50 per pick-up load. Uhaul. 507-272-1686. s2,9,16-o $25,000 REWARD for older FENDER, GIBSON, GRETSCH, MARTIN, MOSRITE, NATIONAL guitars. Paying from $500 to $25,000 or more. Please call Crawford White in Nashville, TN at 1-800-477-1233 or email NashvilleGuitars@aol.com (MCN) Central Boiler OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Safe, Clean, Efficient, WOOD HEAT. 25 year warranty available.

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1 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS apt. for rent in Preston. No pets, No smoking. $350/ month + utilities + deposit w/reference.

Heat, water & garbage included with rent. 507-765-5430. r2,9,16-x

FOR RENT: Large 1 bedroom apartment in downtown Preston. $325/month.

Available immediately. 507-765-4521 or 507-272-9889 r9,16-o

2 BEDROOM RAMBLER in country between Lanesboro/Preston, single garage, stove, frig, A.C., laundry hookup, N.S., N.P., lease/deposit available April 1st. 507-467-2941 r16-tfn-o Grubtown school near Highland furnished with heat, good for single or double occupancy. 507-467-2941 r16tfn-o

Hoiland Mill

in Rushford

available for rent

Perfect for graduation parties, class reunions, anniversary parties or small weddings. for inforMation

call

507-864-2476 or 507-864-7355.

FOR RENT: 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom house in Rushford. $550/month plus utilities. No pets or smoking. Call Mark at 507-421-3012. Option to buy for $60,000 r9,16-x Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available Immediately.

765-2131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfno Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn- x

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

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are you at least 55 years or Better, HanDICaPPeD or DIsaBleD? lakewood apartments located in beautiful downtown Chatfield mn • Rent based on income (30%) • Clean, safe, quiet and friendly environment • Off-street Parking and on site laundry • Heat paid • Pets welcome

• Community Room with Big Screen TV and Kitchen • Elevator • Spacious 1 Bedroom Apartments with appliances • Close to City Library, Churches, Downtown and Medical Center

If thIs Is what you’re lookIng for, look no further.

507-867-4791 or just come and visit us at Lakewood Apartments, 420 Bench Street, Chatfield, MN 55923

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Fillmore County Weather Forecast February 16

February 17

Tuesday

February 18 Wednesday

February 19

February 20

February 21

February 22

Clouds, Flurry

Mostly Sunny

Sun and Clouds

Mostly Cloudy

Mostly Cloudy

Mostly Sunny

Cloudy, p.m. Shower

Monday

24

7

15

1 16

Thursday

15 31

24

Friday

42

Saturday

26 44

Sunday

26 39

26

This is a projected forecast, for the most up-to-date weather go to www.fillmorecountyjournal.com and click on the weather icon.

Sun & Moon Schedule Date: SunriSe & SunSet 2/16/15 7:04am 5:40pm 2/17/15 7:02am 5:41pm 2/18/15 7:01am 5:43pm 2/19/15 6:59am 5:44pm 2/20/15 6:58am 5:45pm 2/21/15 6:56am 5:47pm 2/22/15 6:55am 5:48pm

MoonriSe & MoonSet 5:02pm 3:16am 5:49pm 4:29am 6:32pm 5:45am 7:11pm 7:01am 7:48pm 8:16am 8:24pm 9:30am 9:00pm 10:42am

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Moon Phases ïFebruary & March FirSt

Feb. 25

FuLL

Mar. 5

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Mar. 13

new

Mar. 20

by Landon Sethre All children 13 and under are welcome to submit Weather Art. Send your picture to Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or email it to: ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com or drop it off at the Fillmore County Journal, 136 St. Anthony St., Preston, MN Be sure to include Child’s First and Last Name, Age, Town and Title of Art Work.

Preston equiPment Preston equiPment Jct. 52 & 16, Preston, mn Ph: 507-765-3803

Jct. 52 & 16, Preston, mn Ph: 507-765-3803

www.preston-equipment.com

Planter CliniC Wednesday, February 25 1:30 P.M. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PLANTER PARTS SALES NOW THRU FEB. 27

www.preston-equipment.com

combiNes • ‘10 9670 STS 9670 680 hrs.

• ‘09 9670 STS 1200 hrs.

• ‘06 9660 STS.

corN heads • ‘12 612 C Non Chopping • ‘12 606 C Non Chopping • ‘10 606 C Non Chopping • (1) ‘09 608 C Chopping • ‘07 JD 893 • ‘06 1293 12RN

beaN heads • ‘12 635 F • (2) ‘10 630

• ‘03 930 F

Used TracTors row crop & UTiliTy • ‘12 8235R IVT/ILS Front Duals • (2) ‘12 8360R IVT/ILS Front Duals • ‘12 6125R / Loader 450 hrs • ‘12 6100D 2W Open St, 788 hrs • ‘09 JD 8130 MFWD • ‘04 8220 ILS PS • JD 4050 2WD Cab / Quad • JD 7220 MFWD IVT • JD 5220 MFWD Cab / Loader • JD 9200 4x4

4x4

Tillage

New graiN carTs & wagoNs

• 09’ JD 2310 34’9 Finisher

• Brent 657Q

• JD 2623 VT Disc 26’ NEW

Used graiN carTs & wagoNs • Brent 576 w/tarp • (2) Demco 285 • Demco 650 • Brent 544 • (2) Unverferth 350

New JohN deere TracTors • 1025R • 5100E • 6115D

• 6150R • 6150M • 8345R

• 08’ JD 2310 24’ Finisher • 2720 5 Shank Ripper NEW Rolling Basket • 512 Disc Ripper 7 Shank • 39’ JD 726 Finisher • DMI 28 1/2” Tiger II Rolling Basket • 2720 7 Shank Ripper w/Rolling Basket New

New Tillage • JD 2210 28’5 ft w/Rolling Basket

Call on used financing specials!

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

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Monday, February 16, 2015

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