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Rushford library decision comes to a head By K irsten Zoellner kzoellner@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Lisa Hanni of Goodhue County Land Use Management presented the mining study. Photo by Karen Reisner
County officials review ordinance regulating mining By K aren R eisner kreisner@fillmorecountyjournal.com
The special committee established to look into issues that involve an escalation of sand mining in the county met for the first time February 13. The ten member committee includes commissioners Duane Bakke and Tom Kaase, Planning Commission members Brad Erickson and Gary Ruskell, County Engineer John Grindeland, Zoning Administrator Chris Graves, County Attorney Brett Corson, SWCD representive Donna Rasmussen, township representative David Williams, and County Coordinator Karen Brown. Bakke noted that the committee’s decisions will be recommended to the county board. Kaase is
chairing the committee. Bakke said information is coming from the other counties that have already put moratoriums in place, which will be useful to the committee. The Winona County engineer has already put together information dealing with road degradation issues due to hauling. The District 6 county engineers will have a meeting on February 29. Ruskell maintained that the sand resource is an asset to the county. A public hearing on a probable moratorium will be held in the county board room on February 28 at 1:00 p.m. Kaase suggested a moratorium for a year would be preferable as it can always be ended when the county decides their ordinance is sufficient to regulate the fast- growing industry. Grindeland commented that the
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transportation issue would be the easiest to deal with as compared with health and environmental issues. Bakke shot back, declaring, “roads are the issue.” He continued saying we need to be educated on the transportation issues. Graves discussed the draft resolution before the committee which notes that the county has large deposits of sand that oil and natural gas companies want for their recovery process. It discusses the stress that will be put on the county’s transportation system, which may involve the need for an aggregate tax, road use agreements, or some other remedy. Changes to the county zoning ordinance may be required to “adequately protect the public health, safety and general welfare of the public.” An interim See MINING Page 8
Tensions were high Monday night, as members of the city council discussed the future of a proposed new library within the city. Library Board members and Friends of the Library present at the meeting no doubt wanted to see the council back their plan which has been more than a decade in the making. “I think it’s important to understand the level of commitment the board has undertaken,” noted City Administrator Steve Sarvi. “The library is quaint, but it’s filled its purpose. We agree we need to do something with the library, but what?” One option to construct a new library had been scaled down considerably from the original 11,000 sq. ft., $2.2 million facility to a 7,500 sq. ft., $1.7 million structure. The board had been awarded a USDA loan up to a $2.2 million amount, as well as a $250,000 USDA grant through the American Recovery and Rein-
vestment Act for the project. In addition, the city was awaiting approval from FEMA of an additional $485,000 in funding as an Alternative Use Project. Some fundraising had also been done by the group for the project with their hopes being a goal of $1.5 million, which could have repaid the USDA loan. Financial analysis by David Drown and Associates had shown that the city could potentially afford to fund the bond amount for the reduced $1.7 million facility. However, as Administrator Sarvi pointed out, the city is also on the brink of a potential school referendum for a new pre-K – 12 R-P district. Should the district receive the state help it needs, roughly $9 million of the project would be funded by the district which would result in a 17 percent hike in property taxes. “If you look at together, take it all under consideration,” cautioned Sarvi, “Is it doable for taxpayers to do both projects? I think it would be very difficult to do.” See RUSHFORD Page 3
Spring Valley purchases playground equipment Administrator Deb Zimmer said that Kevin Beck had been dealgpeterson@fillmorecountyjournal.com ing with the issue, and he said The agenda for Monday that the property is now cleaned night’s City Council meeting up so there doesn’t need to be was very short, in fact the meet- a public hearing. The Council ing didn’t quite last to the 10 agreed and the Public Hearing minute point. was closed with no additional First on the agenda was information. reviewing a possible violation Council approved the Minof the Junk Ordinance. There utes from the January 23 meetwas time set aside for reviewing ings for approval. the possible violation and then Approval was also given to the soliciting public testimony. City See PLAYGROUND Page 22 By Gary Peterson
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Monday, February 20, 2012 soon as possible. “I’m making a in the basket,” cautioned Counrecommendation that if you’re cilor Mark Honsey. “I don’t see a Continued from Page 1 going to reuse the two build- new library being built, but this A second option available to ings, the council needs to offer is a chance for the community the city to mitigate the library’s [city staff] us some direction. We, to finally get together and move issues includes possible reloca- and the Library Board, could forward.” tion and refurbishment. Space do some really good things with Speaking of his desire to see the USDA funds refused entirely, studies have been conducted those funds.” on the current Tews Memorial “Are we going to build a new Bunke responded, “I think we can Building, which currently houses library of not?” asked Mayor be more creative and innovative in the library, and the now vacant Chris Hallum. “I just want it said how we would fund refurbishing. Municipal Liquor Store building, and I want it said tonight. Then, The Library Board expressed two years ago that they were going to which was completely rebuilt in we can move forward.” 2008. The USDA has indicated Councilor Vern Bunke made raise the funds [without the city’s that the city may use a portion of a motion to decline the USDA help]. We’re going to potentially the loan funds, plus 15 percent funds. “I think we need to choose build a new school and it will of the total loan amount in grant an option and learn to fund include a library that the entire funds, for the refurbishing of the within our ability,” he stressed. community can use.” two facilities for the purpose of The motion died for lack of sec- “We went down that road several times,” responded Honsey. relocating either city hall or the ond. library. Bunke then made motion that “Public and school libraries do not “Looking at the estimates of the city not entertain plans for a coexist.” cost,” noted Sarvi, “I respectfully new library and send the funds “Several studies have been done. believe the community can do back. The motion was seconded It’s been tried in the state and this.” Further pressing on the city by Councilor Roger Colbenson. failed. I’m not going to sit here is the need to give the USDA “Look, we’re finally at a point and pretend that I’m smarter than a decision on the funding as we can discuss with all our eggs them,” stressed Mayor Hallum. A Lb.vote on the motion concluded with 3-2 vote against. Councilor Robert Dahl then made a single motion not to construct a new library. It was seconded by Bunke and passed unanimously. It’s still unclear what the library’s fate is, but all agreed M-F 7-5:30 Sat. 7-12:00 • 507-346-2579 • 800-660-MEAT the decision needed to be made 17643 121st Ave. • 4.5 miles South of Spring Valley on Hwy 63 quickly and cohesively with the www.odyscountrymeats.com Library Board’s input. The counEBT Customers Welcome cil already knows the Municipal Liquor Store building’s 4,500 sq. $ 99 ft. are not within the Library Lb. Ribeye Steaks ……………… Board’s 50-year plan and that the current Tew building presents a Extra Lean $ 09Lb. whole host of issues. From this Ground Beef………………… point, Sarvi believes enough space studies have been conducted and 12-14 Lb. Average Weight that the two entities will need $ 99Lb. Whole Top Butts …………… to entertain a thorough discussion of the options. It has been arranged for the the city council $ 49Lb. and the Library Board to hold Smoked Pork Chops ……… a joint meeting, Friday, February 17, 5:30pm at city hall, to 8 Varieties • Wrapped in Bacon $ 49Ea. delve into options for the library’s Stuffed Chicken Breast…… future. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, February 27, at 6:30, at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Students in Ms. Kelly’s and Mrs. Keim’s 4/5 preschool class at Fillmore Central had a Penny War for the Fillmore County Polar Cops to support a family member in each class (Dan Dornick, Rick Dahly, Derek Fuglested). The three classes raised over $314! The officers met them at the bank to accept their donations. Ms. Kelly’s AM class won the Penny War with $155 in just pennies!! Front row: Sawyer Lange, Ella Dahly, Cowan Keim, Landon Sethre, Javier Berg, Tyler Suckow & Joshua Haugerud. Back Row: Daniel Dornick, Rick Dahly, Derek Fuglested & Mrs. Keim. Photo submitted
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C ommentary Live for today and plan for tomorrow By Karen Reisner Ostriches don’t bury their heads in the sand when they sense danger as the well known myth might have us believe. Unfortunately, people do bury their heads metaphorically by denying or ignoring the facts. It is easy to be swayed by words which paint a picture that is easy to hear and that doesn’t trouble us, but fails to actu- Karen Reisner ally inform us. Whether we want to face the facts or not, there are two serious problems that will have a detrimental effect on our future, and especially the future of our children and their children. Denying their existence will not make them magically disappear. Taking responsibility and doing our part today will cost us some in the present, but doing nothing will be many times more costly in the future. The two problems I speak of are climate change and the U.S. national debt. Realistic structural changes to address both problems are politically unpopular. Most of our politicians have continually demonstrated a rubbery backbone. If you are concerned about the future and not just today, use your vote to seek out that rare politician that is honest, tells it like it is, and is willing to make the hard choices. Of course, to get honest, courageous politicians, we have to know that tough changes are necessary and be willing to accept them. Climate Change We are just tenants on this planet for a short time. It is Editorial Cartoon
our responsibility to those who come after us to leave the Earth in as livable condition as we can. The U.S. EPA defines climate change as “any significant change in measures of climate (temperature, precipitation, or wind) lasting for an extended period (decade or longer). Climate change occurs naturally through changes in the earth’s orbit, intensity of the sun, volcanic activity, and the circulation of the oceans. However, most all scientists believe this natural climate change is being sped up, which will cause events that will have a negative effect on most of us. More and more people are becoming “climate change deniers,” even though 97 percent of American science professionals find that climate change is real. The U.S. National Academy of Science says the consensus is that climate change is real, and seems to be increasing. Furthermore, the most likely cause of these changes are human caused. This consensus comes from scientific academies around the world. Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels are a major contributor to the warming of the planet, the so-called Greenhouse Effect. It isn’t reasonable to believe that we can continue to dump tons and tons of emissions into the atmosphere each day with no ill effect. Other human activities that effect the rate of climate change include deforestation, development, cities, and more. Still, the deniers of climate change want to believe the sprinkling of scientists that don’t agree that the human race is escalating the rate of climate change. What motivates the deniers? For many, it is economics. Some policies that would help reduce the rate
of climate change will make energy and related products less affordable. Profit margins will be reduced for some businesses and policies to address the problem are complicated and will be difficult to put into place. Six years ago about threequarters of Americans believed in the scientific evidence that demonstrated global warming. Now, that number has dropped to just over half, and only onethird believe humans contribute to the problem. Climate change deniers have a large megaphone and we as news consumers fail to seek out unbiased information. Any credible effort to reduce the rate of climate change has to be an effort by all of us coexisting on this planet. Our former governor Tim Pawlenty backed off his position on climate change when he was a candidate for president, saying that he had been wrong. During a GOP debate he said, “It was a mistake. And I’m sorry. It was ham-fisted and it’s going to be harmful to the economy.” I believe the 97 percent of the scientists. If we fail to take any steps to slow climate change, in the not so distant future, we will see real and long-term harm to the future economy and our way of life. U.S. National Debt This is a subject I have tackled in previous articles. It continues to be a threat to this country’s future, and Congress and the Administration continue to fail to deal with it. Structural changes are necessary, which will include adjustments to entitlement programs, a reining in of military spending, and tax reform. The debt continues to grow. Some structural changes would need to be phased in to avoid a reversal of our fledgling economic recovery.
Simple arithmetic tells us we can not continue to compound our debt. If interest on the debt were to be raised to more normal levels, paying the interest alone would sky rocket. At some point the country has to pay its bills and cut up the credit card. The country can not continue to finance programs and wars by adding to the deficit. We have fought two very long wars and failed to pay for them. The country’s “safety net” will have to be reduced. The growth in the cost of Medicare has been a foreseeable problem with a growing elderly population and advancements in medicine for some time now. Congress and the president have had neither the will nor the courage to take on the challenge of fixing the popular program to make it sustainable. The longer these problems are put off the greater the pain will be. The deficit commissions that have studied this and made recommendations have been largely passed by. The SimpsonBowles deficit reduction plan was a reasonable starting point and a missed opportunity to improve the debt situation by making long-term structural changes. Their recommendations would have involved both spending cuts and increases in revenue. There could have been real structural changes that would have put us on track to make the country’s financial position sustainable. Interest groups and partisans have to realize they can’t have everything they want. Our form of government with a fair give and take usually manages to provide a good outcome. Many of our politicians are like bratty toddlers. Without respect, mutual consideration, and an ability give and take, our system of government can not function. Andrew Kingsley, in a recent commentary in this paper, suggested the left of the Republican Party controls the party. I would agree the fiscal conservatives on the far right do not have control of the party. However, this group is more accurately defined as fiscal Libertarians. I disagree that the GOP is more to the left than it was over the last several decades; in fact, it is more to the right, in my opinion. I agree Bush failed to cut spending. I would go further and say his administration drove the deficit by increasing spending both on Medicare and two wars while cutting taxes. What kind of math is that? We should be on a pay as you go plan. The problem now is how to get the debt under control and back to a pay as you go policy. Both parties are terrified of cutting back on established programs and both cringe at the thought of increasing revenue, their so-called principles aside. Each wants to play to their base and cater to the middle. We don’t send them there to
get reelected, to maintain their power; their job is to make the hard choices and the right choices regardless of their own political future. With the end of the dot.com boom, the projected surplus at the end of the last century went bust. The tax cut was a mistake. The housing bubble and greed shenanigans that went with it put us in a serious recession that we are slowly coming out of. Obama has maintained the Bush tax cuts and added to them with the payroll tax cuts. At some point these tax cuts need to be reversed when the economy can withstand it. Americans are paying a smaller percent of their total wealth in taxes than in anytime since the 1950s. There is room for tax reform, closing of loop holes, simplification of the tax code, and on and on to increase revenue. To dig ourselves out of the hole we are in is going to require compromise from all sides. The right answer is somewhere in the middle. To get there, law makers have to be willing to look at the problem and find a solution that works. That solution may not fit in some politicians “little’ principled boxes. We need thoughtful, thinking lawmakers. I’m a wishy-washy moderate and like to consider all points of view to find the best road to travel during a given point in time, and that road may have a few twists and turns. If politicians confine themselves to their principles without considering the circumstances, we may as well be governed by robots. Comment on this column at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com
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C ommentary Letter about frac mining To the Editor, Search Google Maps for Maiden Rock, WI. Zoom in to 20ft/10m over the Frac Sand Mine just down river from Maiden Rock. Notice all of the sand “spilled” along the RR tracks and road. Move away from the river, past the main mine building and equipment. Notice the sharpness of the image. Continue moving away from the river along the largest mine road until the BLURRED part of the image takes up the top half of your computer monitor. You are looking at a cloud of dust so thick that it casts a dark shadow and obscures EVERYTHING below it. The “blurry” vegetation is just vegetation that is partially obscured by the dust cloud. Return to the RR tracks that parallel the river. Move upriver until you see a train on the tracks. Note that most of the rail cars and the track are in sharp focus except for at least one car, and the track it sits on, nearest to
Maiden Rock. It has disappeared under a cloud of dust. Now, take a closer look at the town of Maiden Rock itself. The residents of that town are LIVING under that cloud. All of this evidence supports the claims made in a YouTube video that I invited people to check out in my last Letter to the Editor. I believe that THERE IS BIG MONEY BACKING THESE PROPOSED MN PROJECTS and that lobbying local officials is just as easy and effective, if not more so, than lobbying federal officials. Anyone who votes to let the genie out of the bottle and allow frac sand mining here in SE Minnesota needs to justify to the voters why they chose to rule in favor of increasing the wealth of a few at the expense of the many. Once this genie gets out, it can NEVER be put back in its bottle. Mary Jane Christopherson Fountain, MN
Letter about separation of church and state To the Editor, In response to Jerry Grehl’s somewhat sarcastic answer to one of the questions in my guest commentary from Jan. 16, I would like to clarify a few things. He states that teaching about God in our public schools would be wrong because of the Constitution declaring a separation of church and state. Most people do not know that these words do not appear anywhere in the Constitution. The only words referring to religion are in the beginning of Article 1 and read as follows: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof;” The words “separation of church and state” were coined by a man representing Madalyn
Murray O’Hair speaking before the supreme court in her case to remove prayer from our schools in the early sixties. Congress does not have the right to establish a religion for our country. It also has no right to prohibit the free exercise of religion be it on private or public land! Unfortunately for America, the supreme court was duped into siding with Miss O’Hair and removed prayer from our schools. Anyone who says our Constitution states there must be a separation of church and state is lying to you, and shame on you Jerry, for perpetuating that lie. My original question still stands. How has removing God from our schools bettered our nation? It’s easy to see the harm it has done as our moral values decline, but what benefits have we received in return? Jim Hafner Chatfield, MN
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By Jason Sethre Publisher of the Fillmore County Journal & Olmsted County Journal Cell phone: 507-251-5297 jsethre@fillmorecountyjournal.com As I looked around the dance floor, I realized I was not alone. There were many fathers. Matt Hellickson, Craig Britton, Jason Schwarz, Carlisle Corson, Josh Krage, Chris Mensink, A n d r e w K i n g s l e y, Benji Kiehne, Lee Larson, Jason Sethre Travis Ristau, and many more fathers did the hokey pokey and chicken dance. Tonya Keim, the ECFE Coordinator for Fillmore Central, has now coordinated three consecutive years of a “FatherDaughter Dance.” This is an epic event in our household. Fathers take time away from their busy schedules and dedicate their energy and attention toward their daughters. I cannot thank Tonya enough for thinking of this idea and keeping the wheels in motion. As I embarked upon this journey, I had no idea what to expect. Olivia, my daughter, said, “Daddy, you need to wear something Hawaiian. You should wear shorts and flipflops.” I complied. I was thinking I was going to be the only father wearing shorts and flipflops. I was wrong. Many other fathers succombed to the pressure of their daughters, and froze their toes in the small piles of snow in the parking lot. Great food, great music and great dancing. This event was nothing short of brilliant. What was the most amazing and memorable moment of thatThe night? ItMinnesota was the drive home. This entire event was all about building a strong relationship between fathers and daughters. On the way to our home in Display Ad Fountain, I was thinking about Network what Tonya said to the 148 Your newspaper fathers the gymnasium has in agreed to par- duringticipate the dance. Tonya in the 2x2pointed Ad Network outDisplay how important fathers were program running Their in the lives ofbydaughters. these ads in the their main fathers relationships with news section of your were extremely important. newspaper (not the How did I rate in thatofdepartclassified section ment of newspaper). fatherhood? At your Itimes, asked Olivia if she would advertisers may specifwant torequest marry asomebody like ic section. However, daddy someday? I wanted to ulti-father. findtheoutdecision if I was aisgood mately up to each Olivia said, “I want to marry newspaper. Ads may somebody who is a very nice need to be decreased person. I want to slightly in size marry to fit somebody who is funny, sometimes. your column sizes.
He will enjoy playing with our children. And, I want for him to have a job that he doesn’t have to work that much so he can spend time with me and the kids.” OK, I’m no rocket scientist, but I can pretty well figure out what Olivia is talking about. Me. I work too much. To be a better father, I need to spend more time with my children. I need to work less. This is humbling to hear from my daughter. She is seven years old and very perceptive. She knows what is more important more than I know what is more important. Family. Olivia’s words of wisdom, from the mouths of babes, brought me back down to Earth. Our two newspapers are members of six Chamber of Commerce organizations in Fillmore and Olmsted County. I serve on the Fountain Fire Department, Sons of American Legion in Preston, and Commonweal Theatre board of directors as a matter of duty to my community. I put in 32 hours by the end of the day on a Tuesday. Most weeks, 70 hours would be a part-time job for me. So, how do I break the workaholic trend? This past week, on Friday night I was scheduled for a roast on the stage at the “Over
the Back Fence” performance in Lanesboro as an interviewee sponsor. After the event, I head home and proposed that we, as a family, camp out in the living room. We have a wood burning fireplace and I love the smell of burning firewood. The kids loved it! I think we all fell asleep pretty quick. It wasn’t as comfortable as a bed, but the kids enjoyed it. It was just like camping -indoors. My wife is an amazing person. Amanda is a wonderful mother, and Olivia hopes to be exactly like her mommy some day. As a father, I look at Amanda and think that mothers are more significant than fathers. I don’t imagaine that I’m alone in thinking mothers are better than fathers. Speaking as a father, it is hard to compete with childbirth. Mothers are better by nature. Fathers have to try harder.’ By nature, we are over-grown boys who need to grow into manhood -- fatherhood. When children are born, they change our lives in ways we cannot be prepared to understand. Fathers are important, just like mothers. The “FatherDaughter Dance” is one simple reminder of our relevance. As our two children get a little older every year, I am thankful. I appreciate the things they teach me along the way. They keep me humble.
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Eunice Battey Eunice Battey, 86 of Chatfield, died Sunday, February 12, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester where she had been since Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Eunice Evelyn Korsten was born on June 1, 1925, in Goodhue, MN to Henry and Katherine (Kunde) Korsten. She graduated from Goodhue High School in 1943. She moved to Rochester where she worked at the Mayo Clinic from 1943 until 1948. On September 18, 1948, she married Robert D. Battey in Goodhue, MN. Robert died on April 21, 1985. They lived in Chatfield, Grand Meadow, Stewartville, and in Chatfield from 1961 until 2012. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, a Sunday School Teacher, Treasurer of St. Paul Ladies Aid, an avid Minnesota Twins and Viking fan, enjoyed playing cards, bus trips, and most of all she enjoyed her grandchildren, family and friends. Eunice is survivored by one son, James (Mary-Jo) Battey of Rochester; three daughters, Anne (Randy) Schultz of Mabel; Joan (Bob) Stroebel of Billings, Montana; Sharon (Matt) Manahan of Chatfield; 11 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert; grandson Timothy; brother, Howard; and two sisters, Bernice and Helen. The funeral for Eunice Battey, was Thursday, February 16, 2012, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chatfield with Rev. Preston Paul officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery following the services. Riley Funeral Home of Chatfield handled the services. Marleane Benson Marleane Sanford (Mush) Benson, 88, passed away February 14, 2012, at Golden Living Center in Rochester, Minn. Mush was born 7/5/1923 to Ole and Catherine Benson. He attended Preston High School, graduating in 1942. He joined the Navy in 1942, and served in Alaska and the Aleutian Islands building torpedos during World War II. He was discharged in 1946. He returned home and married Barbara Klein Sept. 15, 1951, at the Methodist Church Parsonage in Preston. Mush worked for the
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Preston Packaging Plant. He then took a job working for the Gambles Hardware Store, laying carpet and linoleum. After the Gambles store closed, he went to work for Drury’s Furniture in Fountain, Minn. where he was employed for many years. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family, camping, boating, hunting, and fishing. He was a member of the Preston Fire Dept., VFW, and Methodist Church. He is survived by his two sons, Kim (Jean) Benson of Brownsville, Minn,; Eric (Laurie) Benson of Rochester; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a sister, Faith Shaw of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his wife Barbara; his parents; two brothers, Edward and Oliney; and four sisters, Joyce, Viola, Corinne, and Delores. A private family service will be held, followed by a Celebration of Life to be held at the Preston Servicemen’s Club on Tuesday, February 21, from 5-8 p.m. Memorials should be directed to the VFW Scholarship Fund. It was Mush’s wish to give his body to the Mayo Clinic for the further advancement of medical education and research. Gary Lee Biel Gary Lee Biel, 56, of Seattle, WA, died after a short battle with cancer on Tuesday, February 7, 2012, at his home. Gary was born October 6, 1955, in Cresco, Iowa, to Russell and Martha (Lietz) Biel. Gary went to school at Harmony, and was later employed at Boeing Airlines in Seattle, WA. He was baptized at St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Granger, MN. Gary enjoyed drawing and his artwork in earlier years. He liked watching all types of sports on TV, especially NFL football. He was a good welder and worked at Boeing airlines. He enjoyed reading books regarding nature and the environment. Survivors include his mother, Martha Biel, Spring Valley; one sister, Karen Biel, Fountain Hills, AZ; Two brothers, Paul (Suellen) Biel, Fountain, NC and Robert (Eunice) Biel, Harmony, MN. Two nieces, Elizabeth Biel, Lanesboro, MN; Jessica Biel, Wilmington, NC; and one nephew, Kevin (Kelly) Biel, Harmony, MN.
His father, Russell Biel, preceded him in death. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 7, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Granger, MN, with Rev. Kyle Jackson officiating. Internment will be in St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery. The family prefers memorials to be given to the St. Matthew Lutheran Cemetery. Gerhardt Gunderson Gerhardt R. Gunderson, 75, died suddenly at Lewiston Villa on Monday, February 13, 2012. Gerhardt was born in Winneshiek County, IA at the home of his parents Ralph and Mary (DeCou) Gunderson on August 25, 1936. He graduated from Mabel High School in Mabel, MN Gerhardt and completed Gunderson his Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the University of Minnesota. Gerhardt spent most of his working career in Minneapolis until he retired and moved to Winona, MN in 2001, where he lived until 2006 when he moved to the Lewiston Villa in Lewiston, MN. Gerhardt was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Mary (DeCou) Gunderson. He is survived by his brother, Herbert (Heide) Gunderson of Punta Gorda, FL; sisters, Maryann (David) Forsythe of Winona and Bette (Walter) Josephson of Rochester, MN; several nieces and nephews; and very dear friend Sarah James of Minneapolis. A private memorial service was held Saturday, February 18, 2012. Arleen Himlie Arleen L. Himlie, 78, of Rushford, Minn. died on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at Gundersen – Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Arleen was born on February 8, 1934, in Rushford to Arthur and Gladys (Olson) Bratberg. Arleen lived all of her life in Rushford. She attended Rushford Schools. She married her husband of 61 years, Wallace Himlie on December 2, 1950. She was a member of Rushford Lutheran See OBITUARIES Page 8
Fillmore County Church Directory A rendahl Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875-2477 Assembly Of God Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church ………………… Fri. - 8 : 30am & Sat. - 5 : 00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church ………………………… Sundays - 10 : 45am & 6 : 00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church …………………… Sundays - 8 : 00am & 10 : 00am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ ………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist …………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St N W, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 Christian Science Ser vices …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Elstad Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church ……………… Sat. - 5 : 00pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church ……………… Sundays - 8 : 30am & 10 : 30am 19127 County 8, Wykof f, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am & 6 : 00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840 First Baptist Church-Preston …………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am & 7: 00pm 108 Chatf ield Ave N W, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765- 4960 First English Lutheran Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland ………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318 First Presby terian Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran …………………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church ………………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4456 Garness Trinity Lutheran …………………………………… Sundays - 11: 00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905 Grace Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875-2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church ………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am & 10 : 30am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2546 Harmony United Methodist Church ………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henry town Lutheran Church ……………… Wed. - 6 : 30pm & Sun. - 10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Prairie Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 43265 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church ……………… Special Occassions Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545-2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 254 Main St S, Wykof f, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church ……………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Mabel First Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293 Mabel United Methodist Church …………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296 Nativity Catholic Church … Sun. (1st & 2nd) - 8 : 45am & (3rd & 4th) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 New Life Victory Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 440 2nd Ave SE, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3525 Newburg United Methodist Church ……………………………………………… 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43 ; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran ……………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875-2460 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church ……………… Sundays - 8 : 00am & 10 : 30am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875-2460 Pioneer Presby terian Church ………………………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church …………………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2503 R iver Of Life Regional Church …………………………………………………… 220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853 Root Prairie Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4455 Root R iver Church of the Brethren ………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765- 4772 Root R iver Community Church ……………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074 Rushford Lutheran Church …………………… Sat. - 5 : 30pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 101 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7152 Satersdahl Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 21447 Co. Rd. 30, Rural Harmony, MN Scheie Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5680 St Columban Church …………………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 408 Preston St N W # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 St Ignatius Catholic Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 213 W Franklin St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7565 St John’s Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 241 Line St S, Wykof f, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296 St John’s Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 31497 Highway 43, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2585 St Joseph’s Catholic Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257 St Mark ’s Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111 St Marys Catholic Church ………………… Sat. - 5 : 00pm & Sun. - 11: 00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthews Episcopal Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923-1219 (507) 867-3707 St Matthew’s Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am Harmony, MN 55939 (Granger) (507) 772- 4474 St Olaf Catholic Church … Sun. (1st & 2nd) - 10 :30am & (3rd & 4th) - 8 : 45am 114 N Locust, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5268 St Patrick ’s Church Hall ……………………………………… Sundays - 8 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church ………………… Sun. - 10 : 00am & Wed. - 7: 00pm 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul’s Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am Harmony, MN 55939 (Big Springs) (507) 886-8175 Sumner Center United Methodist Church ………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 9 miles N. of Spring Valley on Co. Rd. 1 (507) 378- 4801 The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints ………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 21257 US Hwy 52 South Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765- 4551 Trinity Fellowship ELCA …………………………………… Sundays - 11: 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211 Trinity Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 204 South St, Ostrander, MN 55961 (507) 657-2203 Union Prairie Lutheran ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3363 United Methodist Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 236 Gold St S, Wykof f, MN 55990 (507) 352- 4136 Valley Christian Center ……………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 W halan Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398
FILLmOrE CENTrAL
FALCON NEWS FEb. ~ mAr. 2012
Fillmore Central Annual District Spelling Bee On Monday, January 30th - Fillmore Central hosted its annual district spelling bee. Students in grades 5-8 competed for the district competition and the right to represent Fillmore Central at the Regional competition. Congratulations to all participants and our winners 3rd place - Mercedes Benson, 2nd place-Kasey Back and our Champion - Katrina Bergey (Pictured Below).
Band notes
Front:(L-R) Courtney Nelson, Tyler Raaen, Griffen Grabau, Liberty Onsager, Katrina Bergey, Casey Olson and Mercedes Benson. Back:(L-R) Sierra Rustad, Andrew Reicks, Dillon Grabau, Abby Lange, Kiera Olson, Maren Christensen, Kasey Back.
I Love To Read Month - Wonder Weavers Story Tellers
The Wonder Weavers Story tellers gave a presentation during I Love To Read Month. The students enjoyed their interactive stories.
JUmp rope & Hoops for Heart
Jump Rope had 29 participants collect $1,785. Hoops had 30 participants collect $3,095. Total collected was $4,880. Running total for Jump is $86,503. Running total for Hoops is $43,628. The picture is of those that collected over $100. Riley Serfling was the top fundraiser for the Jump ($330) and Madison Bakken was the top for Hoops ($1,485).
Pictured Above: (Left) Connor Dols helps act the story. (Right) Carlee Birch and Annalise Shupe help portray a 5 Headed Dragon in the skit.
Picture: Front (l-r) Alec Sikkink, Morgan Pickett, riley Serfling, Keanna Weedman. Back row (l-r) Madison Bakken, Brady ristau, Kandace Sikkink, Nicholas Marzolf
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National FFA Week Feb. 19-25 No School ~ Presidents’ Day Ash Wednesday Early Childhood Screening Luther Dorian Honor Band School Board Meeting 6:30pm Tri-State Honor Band gr. 7/8 @ Decorah 7/8 Choir Solo & Ensemble Recital 4:30pm First Grade Circus 2pm Daylight Saving Time Begins First Day of Softball and Track Practice Township Election Day, No Activities 6-8pm All State Band/Choir Auditions @ Rochester St. Patrick’s Day First Day of Baseball and Golf Practice Large Group Music Contest @ Caledonia Kindergarten Roundup 6:30pm Spring Play Auditions 6:30pm End of 3rd Quarter K-6 Spring Concert 1pm Preston
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Upcoming performances: High School Local Solo and Ensemble Recital on March 27 in Harmony at the Fillmore Central High School. The 5-8th recital that was scheduled for March 8th has been cancelled at this time due to the Music Educators Convention Performance on February 17th in Minneapolis. K-6 Spring Concert (formerly knows as Grandparents’ Day) Friday, March 23rd at 1pm in the Preston Stage Gym. All are welcome to attend.
On February 10th, Fillmore Central 1st Graders hosted their Annual VIP Lunch. Each invited a special guest to come and eat lunch with them.
foUrtH grade science inventions
Annual Father/ Daughter Dance
In fourth grade one of our Science units is to learn about inventions. Our ending project is for all the students to make an invention of their own. They come up with an idea to improve somthing in their life and then have to make a diagram, model, or the actual invention. The students are unbelieveably creative and come up with fantastic ideas every year!
Picture is of 8 kids with their inventions. Front: Hadrian Williams, Kassidy Broadwater, Elizabeth liew, Madalyn Kinneberg. Back: Kelsey Biel, Elizabeth Jones, Nicholas Brynjarsson, Cory Brown
The Annual Father/ Daughter Dance was held on Monday, February 13th at the Fillmore Central Elementary. It was hosted by Mrs. Tonya Keim and Fillmore Central ECFE.
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Church, Town and Country Federated Club, Rushford Historical Society and Legion Auxiliary as well as being a volunteer at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home. Arleen enjoyed making custom cards, sewing, reading, collecting clowns and antiques and she absolutely adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Wallace; four children: Darrell (May) Himlie of Rushford, Roxanne (Darrel) Evenson of Houston, Kyle (Jaime) Himlie of Peterson, and Leslie (Chris) Quella of Peterson; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and by a brother, Glen (Janice) Bratberg of Mondovi, Wis. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Linda Frosch, and grandson, Brandon Kingsley. There was a memorial service for Arleen on Saturday, February 18, at Rushford Lutheran Church with the Rev. Roger Michaelson officiating. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford handled arrangements. Beverly Kimball Beverly “Bev” Kimball, age 76, of Lanesboro and formerly of Spring Valley died Friday February 10, 2012, at her home. She was born July 22, 1935 in Hendricks, MN to Walter and Mamie (Johansen) Hurd. She attended school and graduated from Lake Benton High School in 1953. She was united in marriage to Leo Kimball on October 24, 1953, in Lake Benton and together they had four children. Leo and Bev lived in Marietta, Hendricks, Spring Valley, and Lanesboro, MN. She worked as the church secretary for Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley and enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. She also enjoyed decorating her home, walking, exercising, watching her grandchildren’s sporting activities and was an avid follower of the MN Twins and Vikings. Bev was a member of the Birthday Club and was a member of the Faith United UMW. She is survived by her husband Leo of Lanesboro; son, Mike of Fountain, MN; and his children; Gabriel (Whitney), Samantha (Phil), Caleb and Rachel; son, Dan of Spring Valley and his children; Danette, Ryne, Reann and Raelyn; and son Todd (fiancé Dawn Lunn) and her children Chelsea and Kiefer. Bev is also survived by five brothers; Ray of Lake Benton, MN; Darwin of Pipestone, MN; Bob (Barbara) of Lake Benton, MN; Jim (Sandy)
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of Spring Field, MO; and Richard (Corrine) of St Cloud, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son, a grandson, Benjamin, and one brother Floyd. Memorial service for Bev Kimball will be held at 7 P.M. Tuesday February 21, 2012, at Faith United Methodist Church in Spring Valley with the Rev Mark Rader and Rev Beth Perez officiating. Burial of the urn will take place in the Spring at Lake Benton Cemetery in Lake Benton, MN. Friends may call at Faith United Methodist church in Spring Valley from 5 p.m. until the time of service on Tuesday February 21, 2012. John Sheldon John Sheldon, age 86, of Spring Valley died Saturday February 11, 2012, at Seasons Hospice in Rochester where he had resided for a short time. John Curtis Sheldon was born March 31, 1925, in Spring Valley, MN to Warren and Helen (Richardson) Sheldon. He attended school and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1943. He joined the United States Army in May of 1945 and was discharged in April of 1946. On September 5, 1947, he was united in marriage to Elaine Schulz at the Dr Martin Luther Lutheran Church – Rural Spring Valley. John farmed in the Spring Valley area and ran a can and bulk milk rout for many years. He also drove truck for the Hanna Mines and filled in as a school bus driver for the Spring Valley School District. John served on the church council for Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and was a member of the Spring Valley School Board serving as its president for a number of terms. John is survived by his wife Elaine Sheldon of Spring Valley, his children; Susanne (Ronald) Capelle of Rochester; Steve “Weebs” (Brenda) Sheldon, Kathy Caldbeck, and Charlie (Deborah) Sheldon all of Spring Valley; Barb (Mark) Sullivan of Amherst, OH; Jon Phillip “Phil” (Cyndy) Sheldon of Spring Valley; and Tom (Ann) Sheldon of Lino Lakes, MN; 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and one brother Jim (Barbara) Sheldon of Palm Harbor, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Richard and his wife Barbara, and Edward and his wife Deloris, and a niece, Joyce. Funeral services for John Sheldon were held on Tuesday February 14, 2012, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley with the Rev Laura Fladten officiating. Burial was in the Dr. Martin Luther Cemetery rural Spring Valley.
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Continued from Page 1 ordinance or moratorium on the issuance of conditional use permits for “new or expanded excavation of materials and minerals” will allow time for a planning study. Some of the proposed changes in the ordinance include limitations on blasting and processing of sand. “At no time will chemicals be used in processing.” There are proposed limits and regulation on the number of trucks and load weight limits. Loads must be covered. “Underground mining or hydraulic dredging shall not be allowed.” Limitations are proposed for hours of operation. There are other possible additions or changes to Ordinance 721 not listed here, plus more detailed language. Graves noted Ordinance 721 also regulates rock quarries. He maintained the moratorium would not affect other permitting. Bakke said they are looking at the excavation of materials and minerals and not just the narrow issue of silica sand. There was some discussion if the moratorium could interfere with any scheduled highway projects, including the scheduled hard surfacing of County Road 5. Efforts will be made by the county attorney to assure that there are not unintended effects on road projects. Ruskell questioned whether a moratorium was the right way to go. He insisted they need to look at both sides of the story. There was some discussion if there would be a benefit to an aggregate tax. Grindeland said that frac sand would not be used locally, so an aggregate tax may make sense, but it would have to be imposed on all producers. He will learn more about an aggregate tax and its pros and cons at the February 29 meeting of county engineers. Erickson asked, “What is the difference between 50 loads of sand and 50 loads of corn on that road? Are we going to the farmer too for use of a public road?” Bakke acknowledged that the ethanol plant has greatly increased traffic on county road 12. Graves said any washing of the sand would use a lot of water and will need to be looked at closer. The committee will meet again in early April. Balmm On February 15 the Basin Alliance for the Lower Mississippi in Minnesota (BALMM) met and devoted their whole three-hour meeting to issues dealing with sand mining. BALMM is dedicated to water quality protection and improvement in the lower Mississippi River basin. Donna Rasmussen, SWCD, explained their focus is a shared concern for water resources. Over fifty county officials and interested citizens attended the meeting. Geology Tony Runkel, Minnesota Geological Survey, explained why silica sand is sought in the upper Midwest. Silica sand is a quality rich sand, meaning it is high strength, chemically inert, spherical, large grains, and poorly cemented (meaning it can often be mined with a backhoe). It is 99 percent quartz, where
common sand is only 50 percent or more quartz. The sand is in high demand because it is perfect for the hydro fracking process to extract oil and gas. The layers containing silica sand, including St. Peter and Jordan found in Fillmore County, come to the surface in this region making them easy to mine. The uppermost layers also include Wonewoc and Mount Simon, which can be seen in the road cuts in southeast Minnesota. There are five active silica sand mines in southeast Minnesota and at least six more proposed. Southwest Wisconsin Kevin Lien, Trempealeau County in Wisconsin, explained in detail their process to adopt an ordinance to deal with mining in 1997. He said before that a large mine produced 180,000 ton per year, and a mine may now produce 800,000 ton per year. He said they left the ordinance as it was and added more conditions for site specific needs. They do an analysis for transportation needs. Mines are only allowed in the Ag district. He said they recently issued more permits for frac sand mining than for new housing development. Road use agreements have been put into place with an initial video taping of the road to document its condition. He said companies have been willing to work with the community because they know road degradation will happen. They sometimes hire a third party engineer to look at the plan and to gain his expertise. Lien listed environmental issues including ground water, transportation impact, and ambient air. Companies have agreed to put out air quality monitors. They don’t allow mines in shoreland areas and mines are required to stay 10 feet above groundwater. Lien said they set the criteria they want the mine to meet. There is an annual monitoring of their well. There are operating time limitations; 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, shorter on Saturdays, and no operation on Sundays. Their committee has overseen mitigation agreements between companies and neighbors when pressure on property values became an issue. All trucks hauling sand are required to be covered. Goodhue County Lisa Hanni, Land Use Management, described their process in getting to a moratorium and since then. The county put a moratorium into effect in September of 2011. They are in the process of studying air quality, water quality and quantity, economic and social impacts, transportation impacts, and are looking at their Comprehensive Plan. They are looking at what they
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have in the areas of recreation and cultural assets to determine what could be effected. They are documenting their existing mines, working on proposing best practices for blasting noise, material processing and washing, looking at transportation needs, and looking at plans for land reclamation. Other discussion was also lead by Phil Wheeler, Olmsted County, Rich Hall, Wabasha County, and Jason Gilman, Winona County. Railroads and barges as methods of transportation were discussed. Lien said county engineers will have to work together toward a regional approach. He said a uniformity of ordinances across county lines is almost impossible. Lien added there are competing interests within the county and the question is how do we regulate without over regulating. Lien said they require a bond for reclamation for any mine over a certain size. Jeff Green, DNR hydrologist, said there is information on their website about hydraulic impacts of quarries and gravel pits. Protection of Bedrock Bluff Dry Prairies Daryl Buck, Winona County SWCD, described the efforts of several area SWCDs to gain grant funding to be used to pay landowners for easements on their bluff dry prairies in southeast Minnesota. The dry prairies are on St. Peter Sandstone. Buck explained that there is vegetation and animal species unique to these sites. In the 1800s there was 2,000 acres of this dry prairie and now there is 95 acres mapped dry prairie. Across the state of Minnesota, less than one percent of its natural prairie remains (1850s saw 18 million acres, today 155,000 acres of prairie remain). The bluff dry prairie has eight rare species, three plant and five animal species. The SWCDs are concerned that the demand and value of frac sand, which includes St. Peter Sandstone, is a threat to these remaining bluff dry prairies. If the grant is awarded, the funds would be used in a voluntary program for people who want to protect the bluff dry prairies, while still having some monetary gain. The SWCDs are applying for grant funding for the driftless area habitat corridor, which contains 39 percent of the state’s listed rare species. Buck explained the bedrock layers (St. Peter and Jordan Sandstone) include hydro geological resources vital for the maintenance of clean drinking water. The corridor has side hill seeps which Southe create hillside wetlands, woodland corridors, stream corridors, mesic 507 prairies, and dry sandstone bedrock prairies.
Notice of amherst towNship aNNual meetiNg & electioN
The citizens of Amherst Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Amherst Town Hall on Tuesday, the 13th day of March 2012 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2012) to elect: One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years. One Clerk, for a term of 2 years. General business will be conducted. Business meeting will be at 3:00 pm. Polls will be open 5:00-8:00 pm.
Hugh F. Fendry II • Clerk, Amherst 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 13th day of March 2012 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2012) to elect: One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years. One Clerk, for a term of 2 years.
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
Notice of Bristol 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 13th day of March 2012 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2012) to elect:
One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years. One Clerk, for a term of 2 years. General business will be conducted. Business meeting will be at 8:00 pm. Polls will open 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Eunice Biel • Clerk, Bristol Township
Notice of caNtoN towNship aNNual meetiNg & electioN
Notice of fillmore 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 13th day of March 2012 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2012) to elect: One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years. One Clerk, for a term of 2 years. General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Business meeting will be 4:00 - 4:45 pm. Refreshments will be offered.
Bonnie Heidtke • Clerk, Fillmore Township
Notice of forestVille 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 13th day of March 2012 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2012) to elect: One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years. One Clerk, for a term of 2 years.
Notice of fouNtaiN towNship aNNual meetiNg & electioN
The citizens of Fountain Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Fountain Fire Hall on Tuesday, the 13th day of March 2012 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2012) to elect: One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years. General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Business meeting will begin at 8:15 pm. Daniel L. Graskamp Clerk, Fountain Township
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 13th day of March 2012 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2012) to elect:
General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm with business meeting to follow.
Annual meeting to begin at 4:30 pm. Polls will open after the meeting until 8:00 pm.
Fay Garness • Clerk, Canton 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 13th day of March 2012 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2012) to elect:
One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years. One Clerk, for a term of 2 years. 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 carroltoN towNship aNNual meetiNg & electioN
The citizens of Carrolton Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Carrolton Town Hall on Tuesday, the 13th day of March 2012 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2012) to elect:
One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years. One Clerk, for a term of 2 years. 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
The citizens of Norway Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Norway Town Hall on Tuesday, the 13th day of March 2012 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2012) to elect: One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years. One Clerk, for a term of 2 years
General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Business meeting will begin at 8:15 pm. Paul Halvorsen • Clerk, Norway Township
Notice of pilot mouNd towNship aNNual meetiNg & electioN
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 13th day of March 2012 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2012) to elect: One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years. One Clerk, for a term of 2 years.
General business will be conducted. Business meeting will General business will be conducted. Business meeting will begin at 8:15 pm. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. begin at 8:30 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. William Sullivan • Clerk, Pilot Mound Township Connie Morger • Clerk, Forestville Township
The citizens of Canton Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Canton Town Hall on Tuesday, the 13th day of March 2012 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2012) to elect: One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years. One Clerk, for a term of 2 years.
Notice of Norway towNship aNNual meetiNg & electioN
One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years. One Clerk, for a term of 2 years.
Kathy Whalen • Clerk, Harmony Township
Notice of holt towNship aNNual meetiNg & electioN
The citizens of Holt Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Whalan Town Hall on Tuesday, the 13th day of March 2012 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2012) to elect: One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years. One Clerk, for a term of 2 years.
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
Notice of NewBurg 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, tthe 13th day of March 2012 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2012) to elect: One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years. One Clerk, for a term of 2 years.
General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Business meeting will follow election immediately afterwards. Genette Halverson • Clerk, Newburg Township
Notice of preBle towNship aNNual meetiNg & electioN The citizens of Preble Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Preble Town Hall on Tuesday, the 13th day of March 2012 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2012) to elect: One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years. One Clerk, for a term of 2 years. General business will be conducted. Polls will open from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Business meeting will begin at 8:05 pm. David Larson • Clerk, Preble 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 13th day of March 2012 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2012) to elect:
One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years. One Clerk, for a term of 2 years. 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
Notice of sumNer towNship aNNual meetiNg & electioN 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 13, 2012. (In case of inclement weather the annual meeting and election will be held on March 20, 2012) to elect: One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years One Clerk, 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. Marianne Hockema • Sumner Township Clerk
Notice of yucataN towNship aNNual meetiNg & electioN
Notice is hereby given that Yucatan Township, Houston County, will on Tuesday, March 13, 2012, conduct its Annual Town Meeting and Election at the Yucatan Town Hall. In case of inclement weather, the meeting and election may be postponed until the third Tuesday in March, 2012. The Annual Meeting will commence at 1:00 p.m. The Election Poll will be open from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm to elect: One Township Supervisor for a 3 year term One Township Clerk for a 2 year term The canvas board will meet following the election
Linda Griggs • Clerk, Yucatan Township
FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
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Monday, February 20, 2012
Fillmore County Sports Giants...er..Burros beat Patriots
By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com A night after the Patriots lost to the Giants in the Super Bowl XLVI, the Hope Lutheran Patriots visited Lanesboro for a boys-girls double shot. The ladies offered up the night’s competition. With 7:00 to go, Lanesboro led 40-32. Hope then engineered an 8-1 run. Down two with 0:23 left, they took possession. With 0:05, Shaina Laska hit a 12-footer off glass to send the game to OT. Burro freshmen Bailey Gartner broke the ice with a bucket. A pair of FT’s by Bryn Harmon gave the home squad a 49-47 lead (1:19 left). Another freebie by Alisa Warnes put Lanesboro up 50-47 (0:10 left). The Patriots then got a quick two (50-49). Lanesboro was fouled and made a FT. With 0:02 left, HL tossed a full-court pass
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the second, he kept at it, as, though down a bunch, a couple Hope players weren’t exactly throwing in the towel. At 43 points, Hanson was just two shy of the Lanesboro boy’s all-time record of 1,352, set in 1962 by Bill Johnson. A 3-pointer later, his 9th of the night (15 attempts), Hanson attained history. He added a subsequent steal and a lay-in to set another mark, the single game Burro scoring record at 48 (on 18-28 FG’s, 3-3 FT’s). It’s the most in the county (topping R-P’s Nick Thompson, 43), and SE Minnesota for that matter, this season. Braden amazingly outshined Hope’s Caleb Forst. The 5’8” sophomore G was 9-12 from three, 14-22 FG’s (plus a FT), for 38 points! He outdid his classmate Jason Klug, who flirted with a triple double (was two rebounds and three assists away with a lot of game left, finished with 18 pts, 9 rebs, and 7 assists). With Cory Strom (15 points, 11 assists) and Luke Rogers (12) aiding Hanson, the Burros also fell just short of the century mark in a 97-63 trouncing. Four-Way Feast The 3-River’s girl’s race is a battle that will come down the wire. Southland (14-2, 20-2), DoverEyota (13-3, 19-5), Caledonia (14-3, 17-7), and Chatfield (12-3, 16-6) are all at jockeying at the top. They have thus far beaten up on each other. Southland (#10 in AA) has split with D-E, lost to Chatfield, and beaten Caledonia (game remaining against the later two). D-E has split with all three teams. Caledonia has split with Chatfield and D-E while losing to Southland (game remaining). Chatfield has split with D-E and Caledonia, while holding a victory over Southland (game remaining). The Gophers aided their cause by posting a couple victories the week of Monday the 6th, over ZumbrotaMazeppa in non-conference action, and then St. Charles. Against Z-M, the Goph’s were up 52-43 with under 3:00 to go, but the Coug’s tied it at 52. A MaKenzie Miller bucket and four Sarah Costello FT’s equaled a 6-0 Chatfield run. Shooting 21 of 35 from the field, the home Lady Gophers secured a 61-57 victory. Miller (15 pts) and Costello (19 pts, 6 rebs, 4 assists, 3 stls) led the way. A Friday night later, Chatfield took on St. Charles. The Saints led 32-30 early in the 2nd half, but a 16-2 Gopher run (46-34), and then a 7-2 spurt (53-36) put Chatfield in command. The Goph’s triumphed 58-42. Again, Costello (13 pts, 6 rebs) and Miller (12 pts, 11 rebs) were the main cogs, though in both games Chatfield’s balance was key (8 Gophers scored in each). Leah Putzier led the Saints (19 pts and 8 rebs). The Gopher depth will be critical as the regular season and post-season evolve, though one thing is certainly true. A year that started with a little uncertainty has turned out quite pleasant for Lady Gophers followers. BBB 02-06 •Spring Grove 65, Mabel-Can-
ton 46 (M-C: Steve Smith 19 pts, 10 rebs, and 6 blks; team shot 13-21 in 1st half (trailed 30-26), but 9-35 in 2nd (see final). SG: Aric Elton 31 pts, 8 rebs, 6 stls; Blaine Storlie 15) •Chatfield 61, Z-M 71 (C: Nate Skare 16; Jayme LaPlante 15. Z-M: Lucas Ziemba 26 pts and 8 rebs) •Houston 58, Fillmore Central 74 (FC: Tyler Eickhoff 22; Mitch Johnson/Isaac Sveen 12 each; Ryan Baker 11; team 68 points total previous two games versus L-A and D-E; Falcons are 4-1 against fellow Class A teams. H: Troy Sires 18; Hans Lundberg 14; Tyler Peplinski/Josh Vix 11 each) 02-09 •Kingsland 64, Lewiston-Altura
77 (K: Tanner Lange 26; Spencer Klevan 15. L-A: Josh Ehlenfeldt 27; Nate Reps 16 pts and 13 rebs; Jay Sommers 13; team outrebounded Knights 37-20) •Lanesboro 30, #9 in A RushfordPeterson 74 (R-P: Nick Thompson 16 pts and 11 rebs; Austin O’Hare career best 16; Jorli Hauge 11 pts, 6 rebs; Team 28-6 1st half run. L: 37 TO’s, 0 FT’s; B. Hanson 5 pts (48 Monday)) •M-C 50, Rochester Area Home Schools 40 (M-C: S. Smith 24 pts on 11-14 FG’s and 10 rebs) 02-10 •Chatfield 60, St. Charles 68 (C: N. Skare 20; Jake Peterson 14; Mitch Irish 10. SC: Will Swiggum See SPORTS Page 14
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Martina Wingert
Kendyl Sikkink
Maggie Wingert
Melony Wingert
Annalissia Gartner
Zackary Soland
Treyce Gartner
Isaak Michel
Lilianna Dempewolf
Kholie Meyer
Bennett Vitse
Kalen Wangen
Cooper Halloran
Beniah Rasmussen
Caitlin Bauer
Ada Zoellner
Clara Hoiland
Audrey Stackhouse
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State Farm Insurance Jerry Deming, Agent 310 S. Mill St., Rushford, MN 507-864-2884
New Beginnings Salon 310 S. Mill St., Rushford, MN 507-864-2500
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Marburger Insurance Services 111 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley, MN 507-346-7646
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Hegg Farms 31683 Cty. 44, Harmony, MN 507-886-2242
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First Southeast Bank Canton, MN, 507-743-2204 Harmony, MN, 507-886-6922
Brenda’s Boutique 332 W. Minnesota, Mabel, MN 507-493-5457
Gateway Inn 118 Gold St. N #1, Wykoff, MN 507-352-4221
Sally’s Hair To Dye For 100 Main St. SW, Preston, MN 507-9805
Shooters of Wykoff NAPA Auto Parts Spring Valley, MN • 507-346-7326
First State Bank Minnesota Spring Valley, MN • 507-346-9836
Wykoff Short Stop Wykoff, MN • 507-352-2421
Herman’s Service 131 Hwy. 52 S, Fountain, MN 507-268-4434
Richard’s Pump Service, Inc. Fountain, MN • 507-268-4352
First State Bank of Fountain PO Box 83, Fountain, MN 507-268-4321 www.fsbfountain.com
CU TE Cute Kids of fillmore County
Liam Horihan
McKenzie Rasmussen
Madyson Hennager
Oliver Flaby
Kiser Johnson
Eva Hasvold
Bentleigh Schoppers
Kaylin Westby
Jayce Austin
Ginnie Randa
Aubrey Thompson
Sydney Rye
Liam Miller
Quincy Lange
Sydney Barth
Greta Lange
Mannix Darr
Harper Pickett
Kieran Dixon
Paisley Berry
Waylon Richardson
Cooper Pickett
Bradley Hebig-Pera
Vivian Spende
Austin Brand
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r t A W t a e o r rk ! G r i e h t Thanks to All the Kids for Aden, Age 10, Canton
Annika, Age 7, Harmony
Barbara, Age 6, Canton
Barbara, Age 6, Harmony
Christian, Age 5, Canton
Daniel, Age 6, Harmony
Daniel, Age 12, Lanesboro
Dennis, Age 5, Canton
Eli, Age 12, Canton
Elianna, Age 4, Harmony
Elizabeth, Age 15, Harmony
Freeman, Age 9, Harmony
Hailey, Age 7, Chatfield
Joe, Age 9, Canton
John, Age 5, Canton
Jonas, Age 12, Canton
Lena, Age 8, Canton
Levi, Age 4, Canton
Lily, Tierzah, Vivienne, Age 7,4,2, Hart
Madison, Age 10, Preston
Maria, Age 7, Lanesboro
Myleigh, Age 4, Preston
Miriam, Age 12, Harmony
Orion, Age 6, Lanesboro
Payton, Age 3, Spring Valley
Tyson, Age 4, Preston
Verna, Age 4, Canton
Vivienne, Age 4, Canton
Abby, Age 4, GSCC-Rushford
Abby, Age 2, GSCC-Rushford
Adalyn, Age 2, GSCC-Rushford
Avery, Age 2, GSCC-Rushford
Ben, Age 2, GSCC-Rushford
Bennett, Age 18 mos., GSCC-Rushford
Braden, Age 5, GSCC-Rushford
Cade, Age 5, GSCC-Rushford
Caden, Age 4, GSCC-Rushford
Carter, Age 4, GSCC-Rushford
Chloe, Age 3, Fountain
Cashtyn F., Age 2, GSCC-Rushford
Good Shepherd Child Care, Rushford New Beginnings Salon, Rushford Herman’s Service, Fountain Hanson Tire Service of Preston, Preston Cassidy, Age 18 mos., GSCC-Rushford
Cade, Age 3, GSCC-Rushford
Conor, Age 21 mos., GSCC-Rushford
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r t A W t a e o r rk ! G r i e h t Thanks to All the Kids for Aden, Age 10, Canton
Annika, Age 7, Harmony
Barbara, Age 6, Canton
Barbara, Age 6, Harmony
Christian, Age 5, Canton
Daniel, Age 6, Harmony
Daniel, Age 12, Lanesboro
Dennis, Age 5, Canton
Eli, Age 12, Canton
Elianna, Age 4, Harmony
Elizabeth, Age 15, Harmony
Freeman, Age 9, Harmony
Hailey, Age 7, Chatfield
Joe, Age 9, Canton
John, Age 5, Canton
Jonas, Age 12, Canton
Lena, Age 8, Canton
Levi, Age 4, Canton
Lily, Tierzah, Vivienne, Age 7,4,2, Hart
Madison, Age 10, Preston
Maria, Age 7, Lanesboro
Myleigh, Age 4, Preston
Miriam, Age 12, Harmony
Orion, Age 6, Lanesboro
Payton, Age 3, Spring Valley
Tyson, Age 4, Preston
Verna, Age 4, Canton
Vivienne, Age 4, Canton
Abby, Age 4, GSCC-Rushford
Abby, Age 2, GSCC-Rushford
Adalyn, Age 2, GSCC-Rushford
Avery, Age 2, GSCC-Rushford
Ben, Age 2, GSCC-Rushford
Bennett, Age 18 mos., GSCC-Rushford
Braden, Age 5, GSCC-Rushford
Cade, Age 5, GSCC-Rushford
Caden, Age 4, GSCC-Rushford
Carter, Age 4, GSCC-Rushford
Chloe, Age 3, Fountain
Cashtyn F., Age 2, GSCC-Rushford
Good Shepherd Child Care, Rushford New Beginnings Salon, Rushford Herman’s Service, Fountain Hanson Tire Service of Preston, Preston Cassidy, Age 18 mos., GSCC-Rushford
Cade, Age 3, GSCC-Rushford
Conor, Age 21 mos., GSCC-Rushford
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Monday, February 20, 2012
re monotes from a country kitchen
Journal Writing Project
A Little ‘More’ Political Insight
by Vicki Christianson
My last couple of articles have dealt with one of my favorite subjects -- food! Seems like you can never talk about or eat enough food. I’ve talked about beef and pork and chicken. How about “fish balls?” Did you ever have them? They came in a can and they still do. You can find them in with the salmon and tuna at the grocery store. Each little ball is about 1 inch in size and pure white. There are about a dozen in a can. Mom would fry them in a heavily greased pan until lightly browned on both sides. Then she would make the best milk gravy from the drippings. Stirred in a pile of flour to make a paste and then whipped in some milk to make a nice thick gravy! Then she would toss the fish balls back into the gravy and serve it over mashed potatoes. We all thought they were delicious, but they were a little more costly than pork or beef. One item that I neglected to mention is that I happen to LOVE catsup! I cannot eat any kind of meat without catsup on it. My family has a fit when I cover my pork chops and ham with the red stuff. I even dipped my fish balls in the red stuff. I don’t know where I developed that
habit, but everything -- except bacon -- gets catsup! If I make a beef stew I have to pull out all the little pieces of beef and dunk them in the catsup. I know, it’s a dumb thing to do, but I just really like that red stuff. However, I DO NOT like raw tomatoes! Yuck! I like spaghetti sauce and chunks of tomatoes in my chili, but can’t handle the raw ones. If I accidentally get one slipped into a sandwich I will try to eat it, but I don’t like it! Now, my husband loves the raw tomatoes! He can eat them like an apple -- right off the vine. He does prefer them peeled and covered with lots and lots of pepper. He loves BLTs, too (bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwiches). That is something I do not like. Just give me the bacon and toast please, and you can hold the catsup! I have friends that love those cherry tomatoes and grape tomatoes that everyone seems to enjoy growing. Just pop them right into their mouths! Not something I would do. Here’s an easy supper meal.
Cheeseburger ‘n Fries Casserole
2 lbs. ground beef 1 can cream of mushroom, cream of celery, or cream of chicken soup 1 can cheddar cheese soup 20 oz. bag of any kind of frozen French fries In a large skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain off any grease. Stir in the 2 cans of soup (undiluted - no milk). Dump this into a greased 9x13 pan. Arrange the French fries on top. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until the French fries are golden brown. Serve plain or with catsup!
Preston Area Community Foundation Dinner
The sixth annual Preston Area Community Foundation Dinner and Celebration will be held Monday, February 27 beginning at 5:30 pm at the Branding Iron restaurant in Preston. This year’s program will include recognition of the past year donors and comments from grant recipients. In addition, the keynote speaker this year will be Coach Jerry Kill, the head football coach at the University of Minnesota. The Foundation is very pleased that Coach Kill has taken time from his very busy schedule to attend our dinner. His comments should be very well received and motivational. The evening will also allow for attendees to participate in fund raising, as a silent auction and live auction will be held that evening. Some of the auction items available include tickets to a Minnesota Gopher Football game,
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an Apollo in-home wine tasting, accommodations in Branson, and many locally made craft items. Proceeds from the live and silent auction will be matched by the F & M Community Bank with $.50 being donated by the Bank for every $1.00 raised through the auctions. Gehling Auction of Preston will be conducting the live auction. The Preston Area Community Foundation serves the greater Preston Area by supporting programs and projects that improve the quality of life and build a stronger community. These projects and programs have included new tennis courts, playground equipment, the O’Hara schoolhouse, the Fillmore Central early childhood education program, and Free Preston Nights at the Commonweal Theater.
THANKS to all who attended the Canton Day Off Bean Bag Tournament. We appreciate your continued support! Congratulations to the Winners –
1st – Casey & Scooter, 2nd – Jake & Tanner, 3rd – Quinton & Jeff, 4th – Josh & Dusty, Hard Luck – Chelsey & Steph. Congratulations also to the Chili Contest winners – 1st – Carl, 2nd – Mike, 3rd – Brian. Thank you to the Canton Fire Department for helping with the day. We are looking forward to the summer Canton Day Off – August 11th. Thanks for your support! The Canton Day Off Committee
By Mitchell Walbridge Every morning when I wake up, I usually follow my routine. Generally, that includes switching on the television to view what is happening in the world. Over the past several months, the news has been plagued by stories of the latest details of political scandals, Mitchell recaps and Walbridge summaries of Presidential primary debates, and in-depth interviews with some of our country’s most well known and recognized political icons. If the names Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, and Ron Paul do not ring a bell, then it’s probably safe to say you have been living under a rock for the past six months. Since the beginning of the Presidential race, the Iowa Caucus, so much scrutiny has been focused on what is right and
Birth Announcement Raive Kyle Ristau Kyle and Katie Ristau of Lanesboro, Minnesota are proud to announce the arrival of their son, Raive Kyle Ristau. Raive was born on February 4, 2012. He weighed 6 lb. 11 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Steve and Michelle Vrieze of Lanesboro, great-grandmother Geraldine O’Byrne, and great-great-grandmother Maxine Winslow, both of Wykoff. Paternal grandparents are Wayne and Barb Ristau and great-grandparents Bob and Elaine Maust, both of Preston.
Birth Announcement Haiden Ryan Meyer Jen and Ryan Meyer of Rushford, Minn. are proud to announce the birth of their son, Haiden Ryan Meyer. Haiden was born on February 8, 2012. He weighed 7 lb. 6 oz. and was 19 1/2 in. long. He joins his sister Maiya at home. Maternal grandparents are Glenn and Wendy Agrimson of Peterson, Minn. Paternal grandparents are Gerald and Kari Meyer of Rushford.
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wrong with each of the candidate’s political ideologies, even if they are within the same party. I should point out, however, that the atmosphere of this election is no different than any of the previous ones. As many of us get sick of the bantering of the popular morning new shows or the nightly news, the truth is we have many more months of it. Those who are vying for the seat in the oval office will most likely only become more aggressive in their campaigns. So here comes my challenging question: Is there truly a lack of cooperation and bipartisanship among our politicians? Although I am aware of party lines: Democrats, Republicans, and everyone in between on the political spectrum, shouldn’t everyone be working together to fix the problems rather than putting all efforts on trying to put one political party in power regardless of what they stand for? This is probably one of the most puzzling concepts of modern day government and politics. Or maybe it is just a concept that I struggle to comprehend. Are we a society in which all people care about is power and control? I cannot truly say that is what all
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or even most of our politicians care about because I cannot read their minds. I would hope that many of our leaders have our best interests at heart. However, without cooperation from each side, it will be impossible to achieve our goals and fix our problems such as our national debt crisis or international affairs. So why is the bipartisan way of politics such a challenge? Because each political party has preserved its own set of beliefs and its own platform, they plan to overcome challenges in different ways. Not that diversity in opinion is a bad thing, it often makes cooperation difficult. Keep in mind, though, that if we all had conformed opinions, we would not be introduced to some of the brilliant ideas brought up from a debate. Analyzing politics and government is not something I do on a regular basis. I do not claim to be an expert in political science. I try to keep an open mind to new proposals and the existing ones. I also believe that it is difficult to criticize leadership unless you are a leader yourself. I think that is an important theory to keep in mind this important election year. Mitchell Walbridge is a student at Lanesboro High School. He is one of 8 area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its thirteenth year.
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FC is 2-13) 02-09 Continued from Page 14 •M-C 38, Roch. Home Schools McGee 16. Knights (11-4, 14-7) 44 (M-C: Lydia Geving 10 pts, 5 are virtually in a 2nd place tie with assists, and 5 stls; Christy Welscher R-P, behind PEM) 8 pts and 9 rebs. Coug’s were up GBB five with 3:00 to go, but RAHS 02-06 (record 17-2) prevailed) •FC 47, Houston 58 (FC: Alex 02-10 Peterson 14 pts & 9 rebs; Mor- •L-A 62, Kingsland 58 (K: gan Malley 12; team led 31-22 at Cheyenne Losey 14 pts and 7 rebs; half, got outscored 36-16 in sec- Nicole Swanson 10 pts and10 rebs; ond stanza. H: Abby Lokken 24; McKayla Pruter 8 pts, 5 rebs, 10 Brooke Anderson 18 pts & 8 rebs. assists, 5 stls; Lindsay Tart 10. L-A:
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The Falcon Fire 15’s JO Volleyball team took 2nd place in the Silver Division at the National Volleyball Center on February 11. The girls pictured above are bottom row, left to right: Shelby Ebner, Megan Hendrickson, and Laura Donney. Middle row, left to right: Caitlyn Walsh, Katie Tammel, Larissa Armstrong, and Lexie Dols. Top row left to right: Haley Ostrom, Gabrielle Shupe, Courtney Schroeder, Sara Schultz, and Coach Ashley Case. Photo submitted
Jenny Mundt 20; Natalie Kalmes 16; Raelynn Speltz 12; Danielle Harstad 11. 3’s: K 4-23, L-A 2-11. Knights are 6-9, 10-13) •Lanesboro 57, G-E 34 (L: Johanna Bearson 16 (4-6 3’s); B. Harmon 10 pts, 6 rebs, 5 assists; Kirsten Ruen 9 pts and 7 rebs. P. Hungerholt DNP per an injury. Burros are 11-5, 12-12. They trail #5 in A Spring Grove (16-0, 21-3), L-O (14-2, 18-6) and L/P (12-4, 15-7) in SEC play) •R-P 37, Southland 67 (R-P: K. Lind 11 pts and 9 rebs. S: Jana Schammel 17; 11 girls scored. R-P is 5-13, 7-16) •M-C 34, Grand Meadow 49 (M-C: C. Welscher 12. GM: Stephanie Russell 13; Audra Durham 12; Autumn Thorsen 11. An 11-2 GM run put them up 23-11 at halftime. M-C only got as close as five early in 2nd half) 02-11 •M-C 40, L/P 56 (M-C: Bailey Hanson 15 (five 3’s, 2nd most in a game in M-C girls history); L. Geving 15. L/P: Ann Rysavy 28. A 14-0 mid-second-half L/P run put them in control. Cougs are 4-12, 5-16) Wrestling 02-09 •GMLOK 13, Chatfield 59 (Gopher wins; (106) via forfeit, Tye Bentz (113) 8-0 maj. dec., A.J. Riley (120) pin, Harvey Friederichs (126) pin, Alex Haffner (132) 11-2 maj. dec., (138) via forfeit, Josh Johnson (145) pin, (152) via forfeit, Matt Salerno (170) 2-0, (195) via forfeit, and (285) via
forfeit. GMLOK wins: Lucas Roe (160) pin, Perry Stejskal (182) 13-0 maj. dec., and Richard Bain (220) 16-15) •Winona Triangular > LARP 42, Rochester-Mayo 36 (Screamin’ Eagle wins: McCoy Tekautz (106), Justin Doerr (120), Jordan Theede (145), Chris Boehmke (152), Dylan DePestal (170), Nick Hoff (182), and Evan Bain (285) all by pin). LARP 46, Winona/WinonaCotter 22 02-10 •Caledonia 38, LARP 30 •FCLMC Triangular > DoverEyota 48, FCLMC 26 (Wolves’ wins: Connor Hanson (126) 4-2 OT dec., (132) via forfeit, Tom Henry (152) pin, Niko Anderson (170) 19-4 tech fall, (285) via forfeit) FCLMC 41, Southland 19. •Rankings (Team: LARP is Lean
and Mean in AA. Chatfield is 12 in A. Individuals (AA): Jus. Doerr (LARP) is #6 at 120, Noah Schlee (GMLOK) is #5 at 126, J. Theede (LARP) is #4 at 145, L, Roe (GMLOK) is #6 at 152. (A): Hank Friederichs (CHAT) is #6 at 106, Harvey Friederichs (CHAT) is #8 at 126, Justin Viss (CHAT) is #5 at 195) •Team Section Tourney Seedings (A): #1 Chatfield (#8 Pine Island or #9 Triton); #4 Lake City (#5 Z-M or #12 FCLMC); #2 K-W (#7 St. Charles or #10 Hayfield); #3 W-K (#6 Goodhue or #11 D-E). (AA): #1 K-M (#8 Cannon Falls or #9 GMLOK); #4 WEM/JWP (#5 Stewartville or #12 La Crescent); #2 Caledonia/Houston/Spring Grove (#7 Byron or #10 Austin/Austin Pacelli); #3 P-E-M (#6 L-A/R-P or #11 Waseca).
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Harmony City Council approves Dobie Days for another year By Jade Sexton The committee that worked on a new Large Assembly Ordinance for Harmony presented their recommendation at the City Council meeting on February 14. The ordinance is written for any large event of more than 1,000 people. It outlines the steps a person must take to apply for a license, and the conditions under which a license will be granted. Cory Scrabeck was at the meeting to discuss his Dobie Days event and how the ordinance affects him. The ordinance mentions fencing around the area. Scrabeck said he has been using a snow fence, and that the fence is basically to guide people in the right direction. Council member Deb Scrabeck asked about the part of the ordinance that reads there must be ten gallons of water for every person per day, and the fire alarms. “This ordinance isn’t structured toward Dobie Days,” said Council member Jim Bakken, who was on the ordinance committee. “It’s for any large event that comes to Harmony.” City Attorney Richard Nethercut reminded the council that the ordinance stemmed from a visit from Sheriff Darryl Jensen last fall, when he advised the council they should have something in place to handle a large crowd, especially for emergency services. Mayor Steve Donney asked Scrabeck how many tickets he sold to Dobie Days last year. He replied he sold 1,600-1,800 on Saturday night and 600-700 on Friday night. He said the number has never exceeded 2,500. Donney also asked Scrabeck about liability insurance, and Scrabeck replied he has what he needs for insurance under the state requirements. Some people who live near the Dobie Days site were at the meeting to express their concerns about the event. “I don’t care for having Dobie Days in our area,” said Clark Law. “It’s something that shouldn’t be there. In a town of 1,000 people, I don’t think we should have it in this town.” His wife Bridget spoke up, saying that she has no problem with Dobie Days itself, just the location. “Can’t he have it somewhere else?” she asked. “This is a housing addition. I commend the kid for trying, but it’s not in a proper place. There should be a limit to how close they can be to a home.” Bob Burkholder spoke up about the veterans in the area. He said the younger vets don’t go to the VFWs because the older vets don’t like their music. He commended Scrabeck for what he does for the vets. “I think our veterans do enough for our country that we can put up with two days of music,” he said. There were some people who felt that Dobie Days is not a familyfriendly event, and some people who spoke up and said there are many activities over the weekend that are family-friendly. Others spoke about how Dobie Days brings business to Harmony, not just for that weekend but all year. Scrabeck said he has spent from
$210,000-$220,000 on Dobie Days the last five years, and for him to pick up and leave is not going to happen. He added that he has three other towns interested in having him, but he wants to keep it in his home town. “For some reason I’m getting kicked to the curb for trying to do something,” he said. The council approved the ordinance, with the only change being the maximum number of tickets that can be sold. They increased it from 2,500 to 3,000. They also approved the liquor license and noise ordinance variance. Mary Lou Zombory, Cliff Johanneson, and the Laws all stated they did not approve. “We don’t matter,” said Zambory. “You’ve proved it here tonight.” Capital Improvement Planning Mike Bubany of David Drown and Associates came to the meeting to discuss Capital Improvement planning for Harmony, and a service that they offer to help cities do their planning. Bubany noted that Harmony has a sizable bond coming off next year, and a TIF district downtown with a good tax base. There are many things Harmony can do. They can just let the tax rates drop, they can do some needed projects, or they can do a blended approach. According to Bubany, the program David Drown and Associates uses is different from other programs in that it’s not just a list of future projects and their costs. “It’s an interactive model that’s easy to understand,” said Bubany. “It allows for an infinite number of scenarios.” Bubany demonstrated the com-
puter spreadsheet in which they can plug in costs, year of project, how it will be paid for, and the tax rates. All of the data plugged into the spreadsheet will drive graphs that show the effects of the project on tax rates, as well as monthly utility bills. “It’s an evolving, living document. Any changes can be plugged into it,” he explained. Bubany said the cities that have used this program have been very successful with it. The first step of the three-step process is to do a comparable analysis of the city, to see how they stack up to other cities of the same size in the region. Finding the strengths and weaknesses of the city can help make decisions on how to pay for the future projects. In the next step, they get a snapshot of the city’s financial condition and look at their debt per capita. They also look at where the city is headed if they do no projects and just work on paying for what they have. In the last step, they plug the findings into the spreadsheet with new projects and purchases. They can then see the effect of the projects on tax rates and monthly bills. There is a percentage built in for inflation as well. Bubany said the plans are not written in stone, and can be changed at any time. The cost of the program, which is $5,000, includes up to four updates. Bubany can come back any time to make changes to the plan. “Sometimes the most beneficial part of this is not how to pay for these things, but to see what you can’t afford,” said Bubany. The council approved purchasing the service. It will take 3-4 months to get all of the information together.
Chamber Request Emily Ellis, Director of the Harmony Chamber of Commerce, spoke to the council about remodeling needed at the Chamber office. She said the south wall has been painted a few times, but the paint only holds up for a year or two and it starts to bubble up. She said they would like to take the south wall, add a frame, and insulate it. She added that she would texture and paint it herself. She would also like a few added electrical outlets, as the large room only has a few. Ellis had received bids for the project, and it will cost $2,175. She asked that the city take on that expense, and the Chamber will pay for the new locking system they would like to have installed on the front door. The locking system, which will cost at least $1,500, will be programmed to lock the doors at a certain time each day. Mayor Donney asked if having the door locked was a big issue. Deputy Jesse Grabau said it can be a nuisance, if they can’t get to it, or there is miscommunication about who is going to lock it. The city agreed to pay for the wall remodeling.
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Habitat for Humanity Megan Grebe, Coordinator of the Fillmore County Habitat for Humanity, approached the council about waiving certain fees for the home that will be built in Harmony this spring. She had written a letter thanking the city for the office space at the Visitor’s Center, and she was requesting the building permit fee, connection fees for water, sewer and electric, and the trench for electric charge be waived. She said this is typical procedure in other communities where homes have been built. Illg explained the homeowner is charged for the trenching of the electric, and the city is charged for the wire. Mayor Donney made a motion to waive all fees except for the trench fees, and the motion passed. Other Business It was agreed to allow city employees a $25 a month stipend if they would like to use their own cell phone for work and personal use. Right now the city provides them with a basic cell phone to use for work. Liquor licenses were approved for Quarter/quarter and Kwik Trip. The council approved having the Fillmore Central Post-Prom party at the fire hall, and donating $100.
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February Preliminary Accounts Payables. The main item on the agenda was the purchase of play-
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ground equipment at Willow Park. Approval was given to purchase a 2-bay arch swing with belt seats for $1,476 and a Mogul Slide with Steps for $1,828. Both were purchased from Miracle Recre-
ation. Administrator Zimmer said this summer the council will be looking for a purchase of bigger equipment and to work with the Kiwanis Club in securing matching funds. In reports from the Com-
missioners, Bill Bires said that he had met with John Fenske regarding the budget, which has been showing a deficit for the last couple of years. Bires said that most of the items that have contributed to the deficit
have been at the direction and approval of the council. Zimmer reminded the Council that the Board of Review is scheduled for April 9 at 5:30 pm.
Chatfield upgrades city sirens County hears from sand mine applicant By Karen Reisner The Chatfield City Council approved the purchase of updated sirens and associated equipment at their February 13 meeting. Councilors Josh Thompson and Dave Frank were absent. City Clerk Joel Young said the purchase and installation of the sirens will make the whole system compatible. The total cost will be $48,204.90. The purchase was recommended by the Public Services Committee. Last July Olmsted County offered to take over the maintenance and activation of the city’s sirens. Young said no one wants to take a chance on the public’s safety. The sirens will be tested once per month. Olmsted County will take over the maintenance after they are installed and they will be triggered from the storm center in Olmsted County. Fire Contracts The council approved contracts with seven townships. The only change from the previous contracts is the fee that is to be charged. The fee had been $19.50 per resident per year and that will be raised to $22.50 this year. Young said the increase is necessary to cover the growing cost of fire trucks and equipment. The city will match the increase dollar for dollar, meaning there will be an extra equal charge to the city. The townships include Pilot Mound, Chatfield, Jordan, Elmira, Orion, Pleasant Grove, and Sumner. Other Business In Brief •A Fleet Safety Program for 2012 was approved as recommended by the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust with some revi-
sions. •The council approved the allocation of $2,000 to help support the Lost Creek Hiking Trail in 2012 as recommended by the Park and Recreation Committee. Mayor Don Hainlen noted this will not be an annual fee. The money will be used to place a sign in City Park, for brochures and for insurance. Snowshoes can be rented to use on the trail. •The annual report of 2011 zoning activity was discussed. Young noted that there were no houses built in the city in 2011. He said you have to go back decades to find another year with no new homes being built. One permit has been applied for in 2012 so far. Young said the zoning information is valuable in planning future infrastructure and is used to understand trends. •Approval was given to purchase a 2013 Interceptor Utility AWD to replace a Ford Crown Victoria squad car. The lease is expiring on the old squad car. The cost of the new vehicle with options is $26,374.82. Approval was given for Chief Shane Fox to advertise for more part-time police officers. Fox said it is good to have enough part-timers available, noting they only get paid when they are working. •Councilor Russ Smith explained that it was reported in the Public Works Committee that jetting maintenance has been reduced. Twelve manholes have been repaired and this has reduced the number of times the maintenance work is necessary. Smith said it was good to see that spending some money can save money in the long run.
By Karen Reisner Randy Boyum used the citizen input portion of the county board meeting to discuss his desire to mine sand on his property in Pilot Mound Township at the board’s February 14 meeting. He said he was speaking for himself and three other farmers who have applied for a permit or are considering applying. In Boyum’s plan they would be taking sand from above ground only. He said there would be no blasting or washing, only screening. Dozers and backhoes would be used to excavate the sand. The sand could be used for glass making, road fill, dairy bedding, and frac sand. The fill and dairy sand would be left after screening. Boyum intends to farm the location of the mine after the mound is taken off at ground level. Funds to reclaim the site will be set aside. There should be no holes left in the ground. Boyum said there are numerous quarries and sand mines already in Fillmore County. Boyum described himself and the other farmers as business people. He said he has a lot of time and money invested already, and a moratorium will just delay the project. He intends to comply with existing rules and regulations. On the issue of road wear, he noted there is road wear from hauling corn to the ethanol plant . Commissioner Duane Bakke said he is aware sand has been hauled for the purpose of making glass for years. He said there are still some things the county wants to look at. Bakke made note of the public hearing to be held on the possible moratorium on February 28 at 1:00 p.m. Richard Frick, Houston, also spoke
saying he had tested the sand, which is St. Peter Sandstone. It can be used for many things, including frac sand. He suggested the dust would be no different than corn dust. The sand mining is an opportunity for the land owners to make some money. Frick added it will create jobs and help the economy. He said there are no creeks or sink holes in this particular area. Frick said they would try to limit trucking and use mostly state highways, which are built to handle this kind of traffic. The railroad is close. It would be hauled to a site where it would be washed and dried away from people. A farmer can make money while keeping his land, which he will then be able to farm. He insisted landowners should be able to do what they can with there land. Employee Recognition County employees were recognized for their years of service. Ronald Means, Highway, and Alice Terbeest, Assessor, were recognized for twenty-five years of service. Sheila Buenger, Coordinator, and Debra Ristau, CS-Social Services, were recognized for twenty years of service. Twenty-one additional employees were recognized for fifteen, ten, and five years of service to the county. The county usually recognizes an individual each year with the Safety Award. This year members of the Highway Maintenance Department were recognized as a group, including eighteen employees. Collaboration Agreement with the Bush Foundation The Bush Foundation helped to fund a study of the delivery system
for human services in twelve counties in southeast Minnesota. The counties are trying to do a redesign of their human services programs. The counties have been participating in the feasibility study. The Bush Foundation has invested $725,000. If the redesign project results in better services at a lower cost, the foundation expects to recoup their investment. The twelve counties together have invested $255,000 to hire staff, etc. The Collaboration Agreement would allow the first $255,000 saved to be returned to the counties. Each county will decide if they want to participate in the implementation of the redesign. If the counties don’t go to the implementing phase, they won’t have to return the Bush Foundation’s investment and won’t get their portion of the $255,000 back. The participating counties will be obligated to pay the foundation additional savings up to the $725,000 over a five-year period. Commissioner Chuck Amunrud said the foundation is very flexible with us. Amunrud added the foundation is quite assured we will have those savings and they will get their funding back. The agreement had been reviewed by the county attorney and was approved. Other Business In Brief •A three-year labor agreement with Local #85 Law Enforcement Legal Services was approved. •Commissioner Randy Dahl reported that funding for weatherization of homes was not granted for Minnesota. He said 1,500 homes won’t be weatherized due to lack of funding.
Lanesboro horticulture class working on landscaping project By Jade Sexton The talk at the Lanesboro School Board meeting was all about plants on February 16. Two groups from the new horticulture class gave presentations about landscaping projects, and the school board had to decide which one to approve. The first presentation was from Team B, and their plan was to do some landscaping on the west side of the building. They passed out drawings of their plan, and went over the plants and trees they planned on using. They chose a lot evergreens and plants that would survive the harsh Minnesota winters. The group had also figured out a budget for their project, and the total cost was $3,994.95. They would be getting their plants from Bachmann’s at a wholesale price. The cost of delivery was $300. Team A would also be getting their plants from Bachmann’s at a reduced price. They also chose a lot of evergreens, as well as native perennial flowers, including bright sunset lilies and but-
terfly flowers. Both teams said the future horticulture classes would be taking care of the maintenance. They would be using red rock to control the weeds, as well as plastic edging. The total cost of Team A’s project was $3,250.25. Chairperson Dave Ruen said he liked pieces of both projects. “You can’t go wrong with either one,” he said. He mentioned the fact that the corners of Team B’s project might make it hard to mow around. Jason Reisman, a local landscaper who has been volunteering his help with the project, said the students took into account mowing when working on their plans. He and members of Team B said the corners could be rounded without changing the design at all. Council member Steve Snyder also like the rounded corners of Team A’s project, but liked Team B’s design along the sidewalk on the west side. He asked if Team B could try to incorporate more of the native flowers in their design.
It was decided to go with Team B, but have them work with Team A on adding the flowers and rounding the corners. They are to keep the total cost under $4,000. The other major topic at the meeting was the greenhouse project. Superintendent Jeff Boggs said Kristi Ruen and Tim Willette have been researching greenhouse. They also applied for, and received, a grant for $12,500 to put toward the greenhouse. Boggs said they have been looking at greenhouses in Chatfield and La Crescent to get some ideas, and they have basically figured out what they want. Boggs feels they can get the greenhouse built for around $50,000. They are still working on the right location. He said they will not be putting down cement, and will be using pea gravel instead, which will keep the costs down. Willette said there are opportunities for selling items from the greenhouse, such as hanging flower baskets. He also men-
tioned Chatfield has used vegetables from their greenhouse in their student lunch program. “There are really a lot of options,”
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Minnesota seeks lookouts for invasive pests Jerrold Tesmer, Extension Educator for Fillmore/Houston Counties With the recent large Emerald Ash Borer infestation on I-90, the two Jerrold Tesmer large oriental bittersweet
infestations in Red Wing and Winona, and the value of our black walnuts, there should be considerable interest in becoming Forest Pest First Detectors. To learn more and register for the training, check out the website: http://www.myminnesotawoods.umn.edu/forestpest-first-detector/ The closest training is on February 28 at Altura. The
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find new infestations quickly,” MDA Plant Protection Director Geir Friisoe said. “Many of the new infestations in Minnesota have been discovered by people like first detectors — informed citizens who know what to look for and who to call when they find something. The more help we have, the better our chances to contain infestations.” Participants who complete the one-day session will become part of an award winning program. The Minnesota
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY, FEB. 21 Lanesboro Public Library story time9:30 a.m. Semcac Bus to Rochester, bus picks up for shopping, 9:35am at Chic’s, Preston; 10:00 am at Fountain State Bank. Call 800-944-3874 to ride. Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Lakewood Building, Chatfield. Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels. For fundraiser info, call 507-867-3583.* Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* AA Meeting, 7pm, Faith United Methodist Church, Spring Valley. “Living in the Solution.” Newcomers welcome.* Adult Children Anonymous (formerly known as Adult Children of Alcoholics) meeting, 7pm. Call Deb 507-765-5336 for info.* Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in the Pio neer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian. Church, Mill St, Rushford.*
Ash Wednesday Service at Henrytown Lutheran Church, 6:30 p.m. THURSDAY, FEB. 23 Free Senior Coffee, 9am, Heritage Grove, Harmony.*
SATURDAY, FEB. 25 Lanesboro AA Group, 8:00pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, call 507-251-1771 or 765-2518.* SUNDAY, FEB. 26
Storyhour, Harmony Public Library, 225 3rd Ave. SW, 11:00 – 11:45, Preschool ages, No School No Storyhour.*
Bethlehem Lutheran Church: Presentation by Lanesboro Youth Mission Group, 9am. Followed by Pancake Breakfast at 10am- 12 noon.
Canton Senior Citizens meet at 1pm for cards and visiting, Canton Community Center.*
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Sexual Assault Program ~ Victim/Witness Assistance Program Advocacy, information & assistance for victim/survivors of sexual assualt & other felony crimes. Community & professional education & consultation. Located in the Fillmore County Court House - Preston, MN Mon-fri 765-2805 or call 24 hr crisis line Toll-free 1-877-289-0636 All services are free & confidenital
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FOR SALE
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EXMARK ZERO TURN MOWERS Jonsered Chainsaws, Grass N Brush trimmers plus blowers. Repair, Service & Sales at South Branch Outdoor Equipment, Preston, MN. 507-765-4979. s9/26tfn- o
FOR SALE: Classic antique cast iron radiators from the original Park Hotel in Preston, MN. Many sizes and colors. Excellent condition. Would be perfect for restoration of an older home. Priced from $200 to $500 depending on which size. Call Jason at 507-251-5297. s6tfn- x
FOR SALE: Internet-ready, eMac computers, 1ghz, 80gb, 512mb RAM, InDesign Master Suite Collection software. All products for media desktop publishing included. Asking $249 or best offer. Call Jason at 507-251-5297. s6tfn- x
Round bales of hay, alfalfa and grass. Mixed, no rain. $40/bale, 1st crop. $50/ bale 2nd crop. 507-875-2630. f30,6,13,20x
Wanted: Cars, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfn- o
220 DIESEL ALLIS Chalmers 1970 with chains. 8 foot bush hog blade and a bale mover. 507-875-2472. f13,20- o
WANTED: Farm land to rent. 2012 and beyond. References available. Call 207271-8411 or 507-202-9424. 2/6-4/23- x
2 YR OLD Reg. Angus Bull, Top Genetics, Excellent Disposition, Proven Breeder! Call Mark at 507-273-7205. f13,20- x
Hunting land wanted to RENT! Willing to pay top $$$. No tract too large or small. I pay for insurance. Call Pat 952492-5540. f2/6-4/23- x
Patio/wall flat rock for sale. Have 4 4’x4’ pallets stacked 2’ to 3’ high of flat rock. Asking $100 a pallet. Call 507-4595040 s3tfn- x 7 DAY VACATION: Unable to go. $600 includes Bahama Cruise, 3 days Orlando, 3 days Fort Lauderdale. $1500 value. Call evenings 507-421-2372. s20,27- o
FOR SALE: High back wall-mount white porcelain bathroom sinks from original Park Hotel in Preston, MN. Excellent condition. Perfect for restoration of older home. Priced at $150 per sink. Call Jason at 507-251-5297. s6tfn- x
Rochester, MN 866-657-4910 103 20th St. NE, Stewartville , MN ~ Just off Hwy 63
New & Used TRAILeRs
Used eqUIpMeNT AvAILAbLe
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TRAcToR • New Ventrac Tractors In Stock
• JD 2350 w/Loader • Ford 8N • IH 240 • JD 850 Boomer w/ • IH Super H Loader • MF 1540 MFWD • NH TC33
Apples & Fruit Trees low as $15. Evergreen & Hardwood Seedlings. FREE Product Catalog. WOODSTOCK NURSERY N1831 Hwy 95 Neillsville, WI 54456 Toll Free 888-803-8733, www. wallace-woodstock.com (MFPA)
35 NET WRAP big round bales of alfalfa grass hay. 20 big rounds bales of corn stalks. 400 small square bales of alfalfa and grass hay. 507-272-9046. f20,27,5- x
• New Featherlite 7x20 Stock • New Featherlite 7x24 Stock • New Featherlite 16' Bumper • New Featherlite 20' Wd Flr sold • '07 Featherlite 24' Stock Combo • New Featherlite 16' GN Stock • 16' Diamond D Livestock • '01 20' Featherlite Stock • '99 4 Star 20' Stock • '98 Featherlite 20' Stock Combo • 16' Kiefer Stock
WANTED: used musical instruments, brass, woodwinds, or violins. Call Ron at 507-765-3390 or 319-610-5057. w20,27o
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FOR SALE: Prom dresses. Black size 2. Red size 4. $150 each. 507-273-4784. s20x
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Professional service Guide
ClEaNINg
servicemaster of Chatfield Professional Cleaning ~
CONSTRUCTION
plUmbINg
Specializing in Roofing
BRUMM’S PLUMBING & HEATING, LLc
• Remodel • New Home Construction • Siding • Replacement Windows • Concrete Sidewalks • Flat Pours Licensed & Insured #20450126
Carpet, Furniture, Floors, Furnace Duct Cleaning, Fire & Water Damage, Janitorial Service.
The clean you expect Jeff Hebl, owner The service you deserve 507-467-4798 • Lanesboro, MN
CONSTRUCTION
DAN SERFLING
ElECTRICal
Fountain, MN
• CommerCial • trenChing Joel Walbridge Fountain, mn
Lic# 20474301
Mn ContraCtors liC. #20382343
MELDAHL CONSTRUCTION INC. PETERSON, MN 55962 • 507-875-2496
30 Ton, 136 ft Boom Truck Service
We Carry • Dryers • Grain Bins for Drying & Storage -Fans -Heaters -Roof Vents -Floors (And More!)
& Tear Down , Millwright, Grain Legs, Auger, and Conveyor Construction, Concrete Construction.
Plumbing & Heating
20 Yrs Experience • Quality Craftmanship
Maytag Amana Husqvarna
Appliances • Hardware • Small Engines • Furnace • Air Conditioning Commercial & Residential Repair
lic. #008399pJ
JON WILLFORD MN. Plb. Lic. 4388 M
• Rodents • Ants • Cockroaches • Asian Beetles • Other Pests
Pest COntROl licensed Professional exterminator Commercial/Residential Charlotte Treat Free Estimates Call 507-251-0589 • charlotte.treat@yahoo.com
Plumbing & Heating
• New Homes • Remodeling • Air Conditioning
308 St. Anthony St., Preston Calls welcomed any time! • Furnace • Drain Cleaning
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MIkE WILLFORD
Box 322 LANESBORO • 507-467-2240 HARmONy • 507-886-2008
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PLUMBING & HEATING, INC.
pEST CONTROl Charlotte’s Web
• Insured • Septic systems • New Construction • Remodeling
Dave Swenson Don Tollefsrud Matt Swenson
507-886-2323 • Toll Free 877-886-2323 PO BOx 214 • 2 Main ave. n., HarMOny, Mn 55939 Kerry & Jane Kingsley, Owners • www.kingsleymercantile.com
Schulte BuilderS New Homes & Pole Barns Remodeling & New Additions
507-493-5282 • Free Estimates
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kingSley Mercantile & rental
Many Years of Experience
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: Grain Bin ConstruCtion
• residential • Farm
Fast, Friendly, Honest service!!
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• New Construction • Remodeling • Insured • Free Estimates • Licensed 507-743-8325 SEE uS FoR aLL youR HEatINg & CooLINg NEEdS Randy Newman - 507-421-2536 - geoSystems
Let Me “PLug” you Into A better DeAL
• Remodeling • gaRages • sheds & moRe C:507-272-3624
HungeRHolt caRpentRy • Marty hunGerholt, 507-467-2203 • ranDy harMon, 507-467-2410 • riCharD nepstaD, 507-765-3621
NewMaN
PLuMbiNg, HeatiNg & CooLiNg, LLC
J.W. ElEctric
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and Cabinetry
Dave’s Plumbing & Heating, Air Conditioning LLC
126 St. Anthony Street, Preston, MN • Bus. 765-2173
25988 County 14 Preston, MN 55965 Ph/Fax 507-765-2537 Cell 507-951-0731
• Custom Cabinets • Roofing • siding H:507-268-4949
Taylor ouTdoor Wood SToveS ~ radianT Floor HeaTing a-Maize-ing HeaT Corn FurnaCeS & BoilerS ~ gaS FurnaCeS & BoilerS air CondiTioning ~ SepTiC SySTeMS ~ neW ConSTruCTion ~ reModeling Free eSTiMaTeS ~ inSured
Appliance Sales & Service • New & Used New Construction & Remodeling • In-Floor Heat • Drain Cleaning Call Dave or Dempsey • Cell: 507-259-4238 or 507-259-4239
Diamond Shelter Sales of Minnesota, LLC
www.diamondshelters.com
Tony Brumm • Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507)493-5507 • Cell:507-251-9212
SERVING SOUTHERN MN SINCE 1954
SaTEllITE SERVICES Craig Stortz #PL07718
Power Limited Licensed
Stortz Satellite
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Serving the Tri-State area Residential & Commercial Accounts for Direct TV & Dishnet. Cable - Phone - internet - Wiring Canton, MN
Toll Free 866-862-5397 Bus 507-743-8486 Cell 507-259-1454
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EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
Drivers: Route delivery 2-3 days, Mason City Benefits, $57K avg 1st yr., 2nd yr. 62 k CDL-A, 1 yr t/t Exp. Apply: www.MBMcareers.com. 888-880-5919 h13,20- x
Spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking for a caring individual to fill an RN/LPN position. This is a part time position and includes every other weekend. Shift and weekend differentials offered. If interested please send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h13,20- o
Spring Valley Senior Living is currently seeking to fill the position of Director of Social Services. This is a full-time position and includes benefits. Applicants must possess as a minimum a Bachelors Degree from an approved school of social work. Experience in long term care is not necessary but will be preferred. If interested, please send cover letter and resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h13,20- o
ST. JOSEPH EQUIPMENT is seeking a Service Technician to work on a wide variety of agricultural equipment at our Eyota, MN location. Applicants must have good communication skills with a strong work ethic and the ability to problem solve. Compensation will be based upon experience. Health insurance, 401K, Dental, and Vacation plan available. Call Greg for details at 507-545-2000 or send resume to St. Joseph Equipment at 4710 County Rd. 7 SE. Eyota, MN 55934. h13,20- o
HELP WANTED: Housekeeping. Weekends required. Starting in March. 507-468-2936. h20tfn- o
NOW HIRING: Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500.00 weekly potential. Info. 1-985-646-1700 DEPT. MN-485. h13,20,27- x ON THE CRUNCHY SIDE in Harmony is hiring a permanent part-time day bartender, Thur-Sun, 20-25 hrs per week. We are also hiring evening bartenders/wait staff - varying shifts. Apply in-person Wed. - Mon., ask for Lisa. h13,20- o ON THE CRUNCHY SIDE in Harmony is hiring a permanent weekend morning/ day cook, Sat & Sun, 12-15 hrs per wk. We also are hiring kitchen staff - varying shifts. Apply in person anytime Wed. - Mon., ask for Miles. Join a growing business! Great place to work! h13,20- o Spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking to fill a part-time evening cook position. Every other weekend worked is required. Experience is not necessary but will be preferred. To apply send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975, or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com EOE. h13,20- o
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Spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking for a caring individual to fill a part-time CNA position. Includes every other weekend worked. Shift and weekend differentials offered. If interested please send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h13,20- o
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DRIVERS WANTED! Lawrence Transportation. $1500 Safety Incentive. Sign-on & referral bonus available. CDL-A +1 yr exp req. 800-328-7224 x205. h20,27o
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ElEctrical linE WorkEr
Preston Public Utilities will be accepting applications for a full time Electrical Line Worker. Primary responsibilities consist of, but are not limited to, maintenance, construction, and repair of overhead and underground electrical distribution lines, equipment, and substations. Must be able to climb poles, work in inclement weather, and be available for callout work. Applicant should have experience operating bucket trucks, digger derricks, trenchers, etc. Minimum requirements are a valid CDL driver license, or the ability to obtain within 6 months, and a good driving record, ability to perform work requiring considerable physical effort, and maintain certification in CPR. Completion of an accredited Electrical Line Worker program from a vocational or technical college and or equivalent work experience preferred. Applications and job descriptions are available at Preston Public Utilities, 210 Fillmore St. W., Preston, MN 55965 (507)765-2491 or online at www.prestonmn.org. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and application to Preston Public Utilities, c/o Public Works Director, P.O. Box 657, 210 Fillmore St. W., Preston, MN 55965. First consideration will be given to applications received by February 24, 2012 at 4:30 p.m.
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OTR DRIVERS - Full or Part-time. Must be 24 yrs. or older. 2 yrs or 150,000 miles experience. Clean driving record. TS EXPRESS, Northwood, IA, 800-328-7646 ext. #7. h20,27,5- x PAID IN ADVANCE! Make $1000 Weekly Mailing Brochures from Home! Free Supplies! Income is guaranteed! No experience required. Start Immediately! www. theworkhub.net (VOID IN SD) (MCN)
Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS
has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals • Part-Time Nurse, Night Shift (RN or LPN) • On-call Bremmer Suites Aide (must be 18 or older) • Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center
For more information contact Kelly at GSLS PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507/864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.
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Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o
Immaculate 3 bdrm, 2 bath, Houston. Split foyer, tuck under garage, huge deck. 507-459-6429. Rochester or LaCrosse Craigslist. e30tfn- o
REAL ESTATE LAND AUCTION. 80 acres Organic tillable. Sat. March 10 Noon. 12885 Mahan Dr., Utica Twp Crawford Co, WI. NWSE, SENE 2 10 5. www.rogerland. com for photos, terms and conditions. See MLS# 4034567. No buyers fee. Roger Johnson, Registered WI Auctioneer 231952. WI MN Real Estate. La Crosse, WI 54602-0214. rogerjohnson@auctionfarmland.com. 608-385-8080. e13tfn- o
Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available Immediately. 7652131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfn- o Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Do you need storage while in the process of moving? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x 3 Bedroom house. $450/month plus utilities. Preston - No Pets 507-259-6740. r6tfn- o RENT BASED ON INCOME! Immediate 1 & 2 bd openings in Ostrander & Rushford! FREE applications & tours! 800-676-6505, tdd 507-451-0704. www.lifestyleinc.net. Equal Housing Opportunity. r13,20- o For Rent: Nice 2 bedroom apartment east of Harmony. First month free with signed lease and deposit. 507-459-2012. r20,27,5,12- o KENILWORTH APARTMENTS of Lanesboro has 1 bedroom apts. for seniors 62+ or handicapped/disabled. Rent based on income. Onsite laundry, large communtiy room and patio for tenant use. Call 507-467-2222 EHO r4tfn- o
LAKEWOOD SENIOR HOuSINg, 420 Bench St. Chatfield. Easy living...no yard work, no shoveling! For those who are 62 and older, handicapped/disabled. 1-bedroom apts. Heat paid. On-site laundry. Rent based on income. Off-street parking. Call (507) 867-4791.
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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
FOR SALE: 35.94 tillable acres in Mower County, Frankfurt Township. Call 507-5297889. e6,13,20,27- x Farm house in Money Creek on 1.7 acres. 4 BR + 1.5 bths. Many updates. On Craigslist. $170,000. 507-459-6429. e20,27- x House for sale in Spring Valley, MN. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, garage, black top driveway, new electric with breaker panel, high efficiency forced air furnace. The home needs work to be livable, and is a great opportunity for a handyman with a family who is tired of renting and ready to own. Will sell property outright or negotiate terms to sell on Installment Contract. Only seriously interested callers, call Bobby at 507-458-8558. e20tfn- o All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women or people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD toll-free at 1-800-6699777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.
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Preston
Buy this thome for an investment or for your personal residence, Newer furnace, W/H electrical breaker box and metal roof. Home needs some work & there is room for garage. 55 1st Ave SE $40,000 MLS#4034244 Residence or rental property. Main floor laundry, 3 rooms used as bedrooms. Main floor has been remodeled & updated w/newer cabinetry, drywall and electrical. 317 St. Paul St. SW, $40,000 MLS#4034251
Preston
3 bdrm, 3 bath, walkout rambler on 1+ acre, vaulted ceilings, master suite, MF laundry. 3 car detatched insulated, heated garage w/ workshop & 3/4 bath. 420 Parkside Dr. $279,900 MLS#4032983 Preston Great 1 1/2 story 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath and attached 3 season porch. One car detached garage and Flat Lot. $64,900 $59,900 MLS #4031651 Preston 3 bdrm, Rambler, MF Laundr y, Large Garage, l o w m a i n t e n a n c e ex t e r i o r, Close to swimming pool park and trail $109,900 $99,900 MLS#4030099 New Listing Exceptional 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 story with tons of wood flooring & panel walls, large kitchen with “L” shaped island and informal dining, hot tub room off master brdm. $179,000 MLS #4033170
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REAL ESTATE
AlwAys CAll RAndy BARnes
Randy Barnes 507-251-3271
410 N. Main, Harmony, MN • (Across from Kwik Trip) VeRy seCluded spot Lots of privacy. Twelve year old large modular home on 25 acres. Beautiful country setting. Hunter’s dream area. 40’ x 80’ pole shed of which 40’ is insulated shop. Could be handy man’s dream. Bring horses and four-wheelers, plenty of room and trails. 16165 351st Ave, Harmony. $165,000. Always call Randy Barnes for appointment, 507-251-3271. ReCently loweRed $10K Well kept older home on large lot in nice neighborhood, newer kitchen, stained glass window, open staircase, main floor living, newer roof, priced to move. 225 3rd Ave. SE, Harmony. $49,900. Always call Randy Barnes for appointment, 507-251-3271.
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90 + Acres Offered Sealed Bids Sealed bids will be accepted until 4:00 PM on March 19th, 2012 at RE/ MAX Select Properties, 25 W Center St, PO Box 425, Harmony MN 55939. The property to be sold: is located on County 30, Fillmore County, Section 32, Bristol Township. The parcel offers 90.2 acres of land currently enrolled in CRP. Seller will pay program buyout. Balance of property is wooded. Survey provided by seller. Bids will be opened privately by seller and broker. The top three bidders will be notified and must be reachable by phone on March 19. The top three bidders will be required to meet Tuesday, March 20th at 10 am at the RE/ MAX office in Harmony, for a bid off. Each bidder will be able to raise their bids until a highest and best offer is reached. The successful bidder will be required to immediately enter into a purchase agreement providing earnest money in the amount of ten percent (10%) down and the balance payable upon date of closing. Possession will be given upon the date of closing. Property is subject to Wind Rights Easement with Enexco Energy, Agreement available upon request All bids must be: in writing, signed by person making the offer, include a return address, best reachable telephone number, and letter of financial approval supporting your offer. Submit bids to: RE/MAX Select Properties, Roxanne Johnson, Broker 25 W Center St, PO Box 425, Harmony MN 55939 Bids must be received by 4 PM on Monday, March 19th, 2012 Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any and all technicalities in the bidding process. Announcements on the day of the bid opening shall take precedence over previous announcements. Buyers must make their own inspection of the property.
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Select Properties
Roxanne Johnson,
Each office is independently owned & operated
Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI
Email RoxanneJohnson@remax.net this home is a steaL! Custom built 5 bedroom, 3 bath home. Open & bright with 956 sq. ft. garage. Lower level offers large family/rec area. 2,100 sq. ft. per floor. Harmony - Only $240,000
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room for fAmily & friEnds: 4 bdrm, 2 bath home, LL familyrm, brick fireplace, master bedroom, walk-in closets. 24 x 26 det garage. Deck & screen porch. Harmony $122,900 EAsy to KEEp & Enjoy: 2 bdrm, ranch home on corner lot. Open kitchen-dining breakfast bar. Huge 2 car att garage.Harmony $112,000
nEw listing: ComfortABlE By dEsign, 2 bdrm, 2 bath townhome offers everything on one level. Open floor plan, generous living space, southern exposure. Huge master bedroom, huge walk-in closet. Attached heated super sized one car garage. Harmony $129,900 LifestyLe to enjoy! Two bedroom, 2 bath condo, cherry wood cabinets, granite countertops, maple hardwood flooring,12ft ceilings. Enjoy incredible views. Secure Access, Handicapped Access. Garage Stall included Lanesboro $150,000 neW construction - Condo top floor unit in Lanesboro offers incredible views of damn, bass pond, down town and north bluff. Furnace & electrical service installed, water & sewer stubbed to unit. You design and finish to your desire. A suggested floor plan is offered. Garage stall included.
BordEring Country: 3 bedroom ranch with many updates, full basement offers room to expand, attached 1 car garage and deck. Harmony $84,900
story brick home 3 bdrm, 2 bath, oak wood floors, open staircase, wonderful enclosed & open porches. Garden & garage. Preston, $79,900 opportunity: Commercial retail/office building with full size 2 bedroom living area on 2nd floor. 2 car det. garage. Separate entrances front and back. Super income opportunity or bring your business to Harmony. Call for details. rEstAurAnt: Excellent business, excellent location. Call for detail. CommErCiAl lot: Main Street location, cement pad, Canton $4,950
Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI
22881 oak Hill drive, spring Valley $149,900 NEW L I S T I N G : unique log home on wooded lot. Private back yard, storage shed and deck overlooking wooded area - great for bird watching, deer and turkeys. Master bedroom is in loft area, w/walk through full bath. Exposed beams throughout log home.
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24.7 acre - historic brick HomE: Ideal location, picturesque setting. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, mature trees, outbuildings. 20 tillable top notch soils. Harmony. $212,000 30 ACrEs -HorsE/liVEstoCK propErty: Totally renovated walk-out ranch home.Attached 2 car heated garage, with shop space, 36 x 48 HousE & sHop: Affordable steel shed, & small shelter. Fenced pasture living, 3 bedrooms home includes with spring fed creek. South of Spring 24 x 40 detached storage building Valley $ 272,900 with 12 x 40 attached garage. Greenleafton. $64,900 5 ACrEs - 5 milE ViEw: Custom built
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715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com opEn HousE • sundAy, fEB. 26 • 12 - 1:30p.m. 108 n. washington Ave., spring Valley, $89,900 new listing- Prepared to be wowed with this 4 bdrm 2 bath home. Numerous updates with newer kitchen with cherry cabinets, finished lower level with gas fireplace and wet bar, hardwood floors, original wood work, newer windows, updated 200 amp electrical, fenced back yard and convenient location near downtown. businesses, library and post office.
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3 bdrm, 3 bath walk-out ranch. Open & bright main floor. LL fireplace, walk out, large deck. Nicely landscaped. Couldn’t build for this price! $244,900 5 ACrE - HomE & sHop: Traditional 4 REdUCEd bedroom, 2 story, 2 baths, well maintained with new 28x28 garage. Det. heated shop Lot With vieW - Lanesboro - Buildable lot, 1/3 w/220, 60x45 pole shed, 3 acres crop or of an acre, awesome view on edge of town. City utilities. pasture use. Call for viewing. $124,900 $31,000 REDuCED $121,900 Building lots: Newest subdivision in Harmony Country HomE on ACrEAgE: Original character intact. 1 soLd - 7 nice sized lots, some walk outs, starting at $14,900 Large 2 story home, 4 bdrm, 2 bath. You’ll Open to all builders. love the built-ins, hardwood floors, large pantry & home office. Detached garage, 303 May St Canton soLd 80 x 44 steel shed. On hard surface road. $129,900 205 Oak St S Mabel- soLd 217 Spring St Preston PendinG 21+ ACrE Country HomE: 2 story, 3 bedroom, 2 225 1st Ave SW Harmony PendinG bath home with part finished walk-out REdUCEd basement. 20x20 det. garage plus 28x32 shop, 58x84 pole shed. Barn, cattle shed, 40 sECludEd ACrEs: Good mixture of woods and open 24x60 barn with box stall. Rotational area located north side of the Big Woods. Super hunting, grazing, windbreak & stream. Priced to camping, good access. Drake Rd, Lanesboro $120,000 sell! $179,900 $177,500 efficient LivinG One of the nicest affordable properties you will find! Great lot, super location, & well kept. Harmony $35,900
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chatfieLd - Spectacular walkout ranch, loaded with extras. Open floor plan offers 3 bedrooms on main floor, main floor laundry, hickory wood floors, 2 gas fireplaces, granite countertops, maple cabinets and trim. Master bedroom with private bath w/ceramic walk-in shower and whirlpool tub, race track ceiling and w/in closet. Lower level family room walks out to patio with built in grill, rec room & 4th bedroom & bath. reduced $249,900 fountain - Ideal home to remodel and earn some equity. New vinyl siding, roof, windows, furnace and electrical. Wood floors, living room, dining room, main floor laundry, 3 bedrooms and large lot. Schools can be Chatfield, Lanesboro or Fillmore Central. Great price at $46,900 Lanesboro - great location close to state bike trail and great views of the scenic bluffs. Small studio cottage is ideal for weekend getaway. Room to expand. $37,900 reduced $28,500 Lanesboro - Spacious 2-story home on large lot. 3+bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 kitchens, large main floor laundry/mud room plus 2+garage. Newer windows, and new NG/Wood combo heat. Priced at $89,900. Lanesboro - Charm and character describe this home with original Douglas fir floors. Main floor has high ceilings and archways for character. Lower level is partially sheetrocked. Newer 2 car garage and great location to state trails & park. $114,900
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commerciaL - Business not closing, just for sale. wykoff - gold st. restaurant - Established restaurant, turn key operation. Building completely renovated, equipment is newer and all inventory stays. Restaurant menu offers pizza, steak and fish specials, and more. Ideal for catering & deliveries. Additional dining area in lower level. $285,000 $235,000 commerciaL- chatfieLd - Tacades Sports Bar/Restaurant. Excellent opportunity to own this high traffic, well established sports bar/ restaurant. Turn-key opertation. Building and all equipment are in excellent condition. Additional bar area for private parties. $540,000 Reduced $495,000
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farm/acreaGes chatfieLd - 40 acres of prime hunting ground with creek running through it. Ideal for weekend getaways. $188,000 chatfieLd - Great location for this 5 bedroom, 4 bath 2-story home on 1.7 acre lot backing up to woods. Main floor has open floor plan w/kitchen, kitchen dining, living room w/fireplace, 4-season porch, formal dining room & laundry. Lower level is finished with family room w/fireplace and w/o to patio, 2 additional bedrooms, kitchenette/ wet bar, & 3/4 bath. 3-car insulated garage, 2 patios, private fenced yard, & 20x26 carriage house w/TV, phone & ethernet. $369,900 Lanesboro - 14 acre paradise just north of Lanesboro. 1 mile from Eagle Bluff, close to Root River & State Trail. Ideal for horses or cattle. Large open kitchen & formal dining room, newer living room with fireplace and knotty pine. Main floor laundry, 4-season porch, large deck with hot tub, sauna, putting green and more. Barn w/shop above and heated shop/garage below. mabeL - Cabin on 16 acres-gorgeous 16 acre wooded site with new cabin, well and septic. Knotty pine interior, steel siding, covered porch, in-floor heat, kitchen, bath, laundry and loft area. Ideal for weekend getaway, rec land and great hunting. $159,900 $149,900
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Fillmore county Relay For Life Committee and Area Businesses: As a raffle winner at the “special table” Cancer Research Fundraiser I want to share my appreciation for all your efforts and support. Thank you, Char Keene t20- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I would like to thank everyone at Good Shepherd Home for their care and everyone for visits, prayers, cards and calls. God Bless all of you. Eileen Jacobson t20- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THANK you to our friends and family for the prayers, visits, cards, flowers, food and calls while Anita was in the hospital. Anita Bue and family t20- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Notice of annual board of audit Fountain township Fountain will conduct the Annual Board of Audit after the March 1, 2012, regular meeting. The March 1 meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Fountain Fire Hall. Dan Graskamp, Clerk Publish 13,20 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 23-CV-12-64 PETER JOHN KENNEDY AND BETH MARIE GRANSEE PLAINTIFFS, VS. JUSTIN JOHNSON, HILDA JOHNSON, HILDA M. JOHNSON, CHARLES J. JOHNSON, LYNETTE JOHNSON, LYNETTE A. JOHNSON, DAVID N. JOHNSON, NEIL N. JOHNSON, LUTHER A. MYHRO, AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF LUTHER A. MYHRO, REGINA MICHAELSON, JOSEPH N. JOHNSON, HANS JOHNSON, CHRIST JOHNSON, ELLA JOHNSON, JULIUS N. JOHNSON, JULIUS JOHNSON, NELS JOHNSON, NILS JOHNSON, NEAL JOHNSON, NELS E. STEDGE, THOMAS INGEBRIGTSON, ISABEL INGEBRIGTSON, THOMAS INGEBRIGTSON, TRULS NARVESON, ALSO, ALL OTHER PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY RIGHT, TITLE, ESTATE, INTEREST, OR LIEN IN THE REAL ESTATE DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT HEREIN, INCLUDING THE HEIRS AT LAW AND LEGATEES AND DEVISEES OF ANY OF THE FOREGOING DEFENDANTS WHO ARE DECEASED, DEFENDANTS. SUMMONS THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiffs have started a lawsuit against you. The original Plaintiffs’ Complaint is on file at the office of the Court Administrator of the above named Court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at the following address: Matthew J. Opat, P.A. Attorney at Law PO Box 455 22 SE Second Street Chatfield, MN 55923 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiffs’ Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiffs should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU
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DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiffs everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Fillmore County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: See attached Legal Description. The object of this action is to determine
that the defendants have no right, title, estate, interest, or lien in or on the above described real estate. NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM. No personal claim is made against any of the defendants in the action above entitled. Dated: January 30, 2012 MATTHEW J. OPAT, P.A. Matthew J. Opat Attorney for Plaintiffs P.O. Box455 Chatfield, MN 55923 Tel. No. 507-867-4080 Atty. Reg. No. 82636 LEGAL DESCRIPTION That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 35, Township 104 North, Range 9 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota described as follows: Beginning at the southwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of said Section 35; thence N89°58’42”E, Fillmore County Coordinate System NAD83 (1986 Adjustment), along the south line of said Northwest Quarter, 1039.50 feet; thence N00°49’06”W, 99.00 feet; thence N62°31’50”W, 759.00 feet; thence S63°16’24”W, 412.50 feet to the west line of said Northwest Quarter; thence S00°49’06”E, along said west line, 264.00 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 7.25 acres, more or less. And: All that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section
35, Township 104 North, Range 9 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, lying north of the north right of way line of the Minnesota State Recreational Trail, being described by metes and bounds as follows: Beginning at the northwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 35; thence N89°58’42”E, Fillmore County Coordinate System NAD83 (1986 Adjustment), along the north line of said Southwest Quarter, 1337.95 feet to the northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of said Southwest Quarter; thence S01°32’54”E, along the east line of the Northwest Quarter of said Southwest Quarter, 360.02 feet to the north right of way line of the Minnesota State Recreational Trail; thence N86°45’12”W, along said right of way line, 9.42 feet; thence southwesterly along said right of way line, along a curve, concave to the southeast, central angle of 49°09’52”, radius of 1687.02 feet and chord of said curve bears S68°39’52”W, 1403.60 feet to the west line of said Southwest Quarter; thence N02°02’01”W, along said west line, 870.07 feet to the point of beginning. Being subject to an easement for the Township Road right of way over the southerly boundary thereof. Containing 15.47 acres, more or less. Containing in all 22.72 acres, more or less; all in Fillmore County, Minnesota. Publish 13,20,27
Carrolton Township notice Carrolton Township will hold the March 7th meeting and Board of Audit at 4:30 p.m. due to Lenten Services. Luanne Storelee Carrolton Township Clerk Publish 20,27
Summary of Minutes February 7, 2012 County Board Meeting The Fillmore County Board met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION 2012-004: Bluff Valley Riders grant application for trail groomer RESOLUTION 2012-005: Support Southern MN Initiative Foundation Business Succession grant The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda. • the following Consent Agenda: 1. January 24, 2011 County Board minutes. 2. Affirm overnight stay for two Commissioners and Coordinator to attend AMC Leadership Development Academy Conference in St. Paul. 3. Affirm out of state travel for Veteran Services Officer to Tomah, WI. 4. Overnight stay in St. Paul for Veteran Services Officer to attend Veteran Services Officer training sessions. 5. Temporary liquor license application from Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center. 6. Renewal of FlexNet agreement with StarTech at 2012 rate for property tax. 7. Purchase Microsoft Select for Microsoft products from SHI for $1,257.00. 8. Carry-over of $15,000.00 of 2011 funds from Gross Salaries to Professional Fees for update of County website. 9. Payment of $89,986.50 for 2nd half of 2011 Dodge-Fillmore-Olmsted Community Corrections appropriation. • Auditor/Treasurer to send 2012 ambulance agreements to cities. • sale of 2004 and 2005 high mileage Chevrolet Impalas at Auction Associates, • purchase of Digital Ally in-car digital video system for new squad car at State contract price. • purchase of 21 Motorola XTS1500 model portable radios from Motorola with 2010 State Homeland Security Program grant. • upgrade of network equipment at Sheriff’s Office from Marco. • amendment of personnel annual evaluation form. • employee questionnaire as an employee evaluation addendum as a pilot for 2012. • hire of Daniel Grabau to fill the .5 FTE custodian vacancy. • letter to affirm Fillmore County’s status to meet Medicare requirements. • MN Department of Corrections-Community Corrections Act Subsidy 2012 budget of $8,727,986 for Dodge-Fillmore-Olmsted Community Corrections. • Community Services agreement. • Grave’s response letter to Association of Minnesota Counties regarding MPCA’s proposals on sub surface septic treatment systems. • appoint members to Zoning Ordinance review committee. • set public hearing on February 28th at 1:00 p.m. for considering an interim ordinance to enact a moratorium on permitting of new or expansion of existing sand pits. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount A+ Imaging Systems, copier contract $511.54 Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, services $7,460.00 Commissioner of Finance, license renewal $2,650.00 Fillmore County Treasurer - credit, misc. expenses $704.71 Hanson Tire Service, Inc., services $565.98 Matthew Bender & Co., Inc., reference materials $938.50 MN Official Marriage System, services $750.00 MN Sheriff’s Association, dues $4,761.00 Pitney Bowes Global Financial, lease agreement $814.38 SEMNGTF, appropriation $6,000.00 Solbrekk, Inc., asset purchase $1,450.87 Tienter, Lesa, auto expense $567.77 Werner Electric Supply, supplies $561.37 West Payment Center, reference materials $3,955.55 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $31,691.67 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (69 bills - not listed) $11,440.37 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $43,132.04 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Auto License Bureau, tabs $640.00 Fillmore County Treasurer, credit, fees, other travel expense $774.99 Hovey Oil Co., Inc., fuel $27,620.69 Pro-Stall Auto Glass, parts $533.26 Roys Small Engine of Rushford, safety materials $548.65 Schilling Supply Company, supplies $527.11 Universal Truck Equipment, Inc., parts $19,296.94 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $49,941.64 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (13 bills - not listed) $1,356.86 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $51,298.50 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL EDA FUND BILLS OVER $500 (NONE) $0.00 TOTAL EDA FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (5 bills - not listed) $80.48 TOTAL EDA FUND $80.48 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Karen Brown, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 20
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preston township meeting change The Preston Township regular February meeting will be held Wednesday, February 29 at 7:00 p.m. Publish 20,27 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lanesboro City Council will meet at the Lanesboro Veterans Memorial Community Center, in the Council Chambers at 202 Parkway Avenue South, Lanesboro, MN on Monday, March 5, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. to conduct a public hearing regarding an application to the Minnesota Small Cities Development Grant Program (SCDP) for owner-occupied housing and commercial rehabilitation in the City of Lanesboro. Any person wishing to express an opinion on the matters to be considered at the public hearing can be heard orally in person on March 5, 2012 or in writing by mailing comments to Bobbie Jo Vickerman, City of Lanesboro, 202 Parkway Avenue South, PO Box 333, Lanesboro, MN 55949. Publish 20,27
Summary of Minutes January 24, 2012 County Board Meeting The Fillmore County Board met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: NONE The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda. • the following Consent Agenda: 1. January 10, 2012 County Board minutes. 2. January 17, 2012 County Board minutes. 3. Regular status and step increase for Gail Bunge, Social Services Manager. 4. Out of state travel for three nurses to attend Geriatric Conference in Onalaska, WI. 5. Payment of National Association of Counties 2012 dues of $447.00. 6. Annual maintenance fee of $6,813.28 to The Barrier Group for firewall software and appliance. • contract with Good Samaritan Home Care for fee for service to clients at no cost to Fillmore County. • hire of temporary summer intern for University of Minnesota Extension Services for six weeks. • contract with Synergy Graphics for election services. • payment of $1,250.00 to State of Minnesota Department of Revenue for electronic Certificate of Real Estate Value support. • contract with Computer Professionals Unlimited for IFSpi upgrade to AS/400 and training and support. • accepted resignation from Tracy Pearson, Assistant County Attorney. • advertise for a .8 FTE Assistant County Attorney for County Attorney’s Office. • accept low quote of $2,518.00 from Bryan Ostby Custom Tile for purchase and installation of replacement booking room shower tiling. • purchase of used 2011 Chevrolet Impala car to replace 2006 Chevrolet Impala from McKean’s Auto. • purchase of new 2012 Chevrolet Impala from State of MN contract to replace 2006 squad car. • out of state travel for Sheriff to attend Missing and Exploited Children Chief Executive Seminar in Alexandria, Virginia. • enter into one year agreement with Solbrekk Business Technology Solutions for Zix email encryption. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Boelter, Shirl, mileage, other travel expense $664.70 Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, permits, services $545.00 Emergency Automotive Technology, supplies $1,317.49 Fillmore County Soil and Water Conservation, services $8,028.69 Fillmore County Treasurer, fuel $3,508.65 Fillmore County Treasurer-credit, other travel expense, asset purchase $773.06 Herman’s Service, services $761.19 Hewlett-Packard Company, equipment purchase $1,382.66 Independent Emergency Service, services $1,532.13 Information Systems Corp., services $1,685.00 MN Office of Enterprise Technology, services $1,122.00 Preston Auto Parts, supplies $610.99 Pro-West & Associates, Inc., services $562.50 Sterling Solutions, Inc., services $500.00 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $22,994.06 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (50 bills - not listed) $7,358.99 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $30,353.05 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Bruening Rock Products, Inc., rock $7,000.35 Fillmore County Treasurer-credit, registration fees, other travel expense $861.07 Matt’s Body Shop, services $728.66 Ronco Engineering Co., Inc., supplies $533.48 Spring Valley City, equipment purchase $30,000.00 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS 0VER $500 (listed above) $39,123.56 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (17 bills - not listed) $2,532.40 A perfect gift. TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $41,655.96 SANITATION FUND $30/year Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (none) $0.00 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (8 bills - not listed) $1,214.58 TOTAL SANITATION FUND $1,214.58 AIRPORT FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Call 507-765-2151 for more information. Essig Agency, insurance $1,375.00 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $1,375.00 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (0 bills - not listed) $0.00 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND $1,375.00 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Karen Brown, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 20
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