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First responders practice cold water rescue

By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

On the evening of February 16, 2015 while many area residents were snug as a bug at home, there were others braving the cold weather, and even colder water, in order to save lives.

The fire department of Chatfield, Minn. worked in conjunction with the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department and the fire department of Spring Valley, Minn. to practice a cold water rescue in a large pond north of Chatfield.

The training drill was run by two certified instructors from Riverland Community College, Sam Jaquith and Steve Rickert.

Both men are retired firefighters from Rochester, Minn. and have years of water rescue experience, according to Dan Jaquith, Training and Safety Officer for the Chatfield Fire Department, and also brother to instructor Sam Jaquith.

Dan Jaquith, who has been a member of the Chatfield Fire Department for 15 years, states that they have been planning this cold water rescue drill for six weeks. They incorporated the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department because they also have some suits and thought

By Morgan McM animon-Myers morgan@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Fillmore County Sheriff Tom Kaase participated in a cold water rescue training exercise near Chatfield, Minn. on February 16, 2015.

Photo by Barb Jeffers “let’s get them some water time, and what to expect and what this was their first time wearing because sometimes they are there we should expect from them it it for a training exercise. Lance before us or shortly thereafter,” makes the rescue go a lot easier” stated, “you never know when because “everybody knows every- you might encounter this” so it is Dan Jaquith explained. good practice.

When responders arrive at one’s expectations,” he said. a water rescue scene their past Derek Fuglestad and Lance Luke Schieffelbein with the training together helps the res- Boyum of the Chatfield Fire Chatfield Fire Department said cue run smoothly saving precious Department have put on cold “we just did a real life water time, as Dan Jaquith describes it, water rescue suits during the rescue this summer on the Root “if they know what we are doing polar plunge in Chatfield but See WATER RESCUE Page 2 

Enrollment numbers up for Mabel-Canton School District

By H annah Wingert hannah@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The Mabel-Canton Board of Education met on February 17th, 2014 at 7 pm. All board members were present.

The minutes from the January 12th and 28th, 2015 meetings were reviewed and approved.

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Lanesboro Area Community Foundation takes next steps

Recognition Week is February 16-20, 2015. The dedication and care that the Mabel-Canton school board has shown for the district is appreciated.

A $20 donation from Troy and Trisha Soiney designated for technology use was accepted.

The donation was greatly appreciated by the district.

The Mabel Business Association

donated $11,890.00 towards the water storage tank for the school.

Board member Chris Loppnow abstained from the vote to accept the donation as she’s a member of the association. The board thanked the association for their generous donation.

The school business manager, Todd Netzke, presented the final revised budget for 2015.

Superintendent Jennifer Backer noted that the budget was several months early and that Netzke is on top of his game. The projected end of year balance is $48,619.

Backer will have a Powerpoint presentation of the budget ready See MC ENROLLMENT Page 9 

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Approximately 30 people were in attendance at the initial meeting for the Lanesboro Area Community Foundation on Monday, January 26. The initial meeting was an open informational meeting, during which Alissa Blaha of the Southeast Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF) conducted a presentation on what the function of a community foundation is, how it can benefit communities, the steps in establishing a foundation, and how the Southeast Minnesota Initiative Foundation can support developing and active community foundations.

Southeast Minnesota Initiative Foundation is the fiscal host for 24 community foundations in the region. According to Blaha, SMIF acts as the fiscal agent of community foundations, providing the legal infrastructure. SMIF helps community foundations get started by providing training for board members, helping foundations write mission statements and objectives, and assisting with other developmental activities. Not only does SMIF help community foundations get established, they also work with community foundations throughout their existence, managing IRS reporting, processing gifts and donations, and providing technical assistance for fundraising, communication, grant making, and other processes.

Though SMIF can do much to support community foundations, Blaha stresses that it is the community itself that really drives the entire process, saying, “we are See LACF Page 8 

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Continued from Page 1 River so whenever we do this we take it very seriously” adding, “there were six people out there, it could have gone very badly, luckily it didn’t” so they know how important their training and experience are in real life situations.

Schieffelbein, who has been with the Chatfield Fire Department for four years, said “these suits are amazing” and Peter Erickson with the Chatfield Fire Department also commented “you stay pretty warm in them”, which is impressive considering they were immersed in water that was 30-35 degrees during the training exercise and had an eight inch sheet of ice over it, except for the hole cut out for the training exercise.

The Chatfield Ambulance also took part in the training exercise, checking vitals of those who would be entering the water before participating and monitoring their condition after exiting the pond.

John Reed, who joined the Chatfield Fire Department a few

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months ago, watched the rescue exercises carefully in order to learn everything he could from the training experience in able to be prepared in the event that he is ever involved with a cold water rescue. It is important for new fire department members to watch, listen, and learn from the more experienced members.

Dan Jaquith explained that there were three styles of rescue practiced during the cold water rescue training. The first was a basic rope rescue where the first responder uses a rope to go in and rescue a person who is in the water as additional responders run the ropes from land. He says that “floatation of the backboard and the ropes on shore works pretty slick” to get someone out of the water.

The second type of rescue was a backboard rescue where a backboard is used as a device to get the person or persons out of the water. Dan Jaquith explains “everyone carries backboards both fire trucks and ambulances” and using that piece of equipment as an impromptu rescue device could make the difference between life and death.

The third style of rescue practiced was a backboard rescue with an incapacitated person, which a first responder is likely to come across with the temperature of the water being so cold in winter. Dan Jaquith states that “in 7 - 10 minutes a person would start losing functionality, then go hypothermic, and lose all motor skills”, which makes them unable to help themselves or aid first responders in their rescue attempt.

Dan Jaquith says “we could go out and get a lot of cool toys to play with and spend a lot of money but in this day and age we try to be as spend-thrifty as everybody else” and backboards are readily available.

The first responders also practiced “self-rescue” getting themselves out of the water. The cold water rescue suits have two “picks” tethered to the suit which can be accessed in the arms of the suit. That way if something unforeseen happens and the safety rope has to be cut the first responder can save themselves by picking into the ice and pulling themselves up and out of the water.

Magnum Sports offers archery for all

By Morgan McManimon-Myers When MSX NexGen corporation began, it was simply a business started in a garage. Since that point, it has expanded greatly to include equipment, ranges, and lessons for all hunting and fishing sports needs. Regarding their selection of hunting and fishing goods, the manager of Chatfield’s Magnum Sports location Jason Voletz states, “If we don’t have it or can’t get it for you, you probably don’t need it.” He speaks with confidence of the excellent service Magnum Sports has to offer, saying, “the service is great – it’s not a big box store, so we can actually take time with customers and get them what they need.”

One area in which Voletz has witnessed a growing interest is archery. He reports there have been more people – kids, adults, and seniors – coming in for archery equipment and range shooting than he has ever noted in the past. This may in part be due to the fact that the 60 and above age group can now legally hunt with crossbows without a special permit. Voletz attributes the growing popularity of the sport to low ammunition prices,

the appeal to every age group, and something the whole family can do together. Voletz says that often the parents who bring their kids in to learn and practice take up archery themselves. In addition, he reports it is “pretty economical once you’ve invested in equipment.”

A huge focus for Magnum Sports is on youth involvement.

This is evidenced by the wellattended youth league, which meets every other Saturday for ten weeks, and welcomes ages up to 13 years. Turnout has been good this year, with seventeen participants, and the cost is $25 a person. There is a teen league that meets every Sunday for 10 weeks, at $50 per person. Monday through Thursday sees the adult paper league (which shoots at paper targets) going for $80 for 10 weeks, as well as an adult dart league in which participants shoot in live animal simulation scenes, which costs $100 for 10 weeks.

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Sports also has a 3-D shooting team that participates in tri-state tournaments.

Voletz is supportive of youth getting involved in archery, since it is a great way to get active and away from the screens that are so often a part of recreation time.

He expresses how fun it is to see the little kids’ eyes light up when they hit a target for the first time, and hear their expressions of excitement. “The energy is just great,” he comments. Magnum also offers archery lessons to introduce newcomers to safe and effective shooting and equipment use. Brad Stephens and Tim Melver are instructors there, and Voletz had positive comments about their work with students.

The business is a HOYT and Bowtech dealer, and offers an incredible variety of equipment, including bows, guns, and ammunition for deer and turkey hunting, as well as fishing equipment and bait in the warmer months.

Their selection also includes hunting accessories, targets, outdoor and hunting wear and boots, trail cameras, deer minerals and food, customized arrows, and gun and bow tech services such as bow tuning. Magnum also does licenses and registration, gun transfers, and FFL dealerships. If you don’t see what you are looking for in-store, Voletz says not to worry. “If we don’t have it, we can get it.”

Magnum often runs specials, such as on deer mineral in the spring, and offers a discount on bow accessories with the purchase of a bow. In fact, purchasing a bow at Magnum gets you a free 1-year pass to the range. A day pass to the regular range is $4.

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Fillmore County Sheriff Tom Kaase suited up and went in the water to practice rescues and, without the use of picks, performed a self-rescue as well. He had hoped to participate as long as there were “enough suits that I would not take away from the learning experience of others,” Kaase said, and since there were amble suits available he was able to practice rescues.

Sheriff Kaase stated this was his first time going into the water wearing a cold water rescue suit and said the suit “did exactly what it is supposed to do” as he was not cold while in the water and was surprised at how long a person can stay in the water with the suit on.

Sheriff Kaase explains “it took a little time to get acclimated to the feel of everything, such as the buoyancy and stability of the suit, but once I did my comfort level increased” noting “that is why we do this - to increase comfortableness and to know your capabilities and in-capabilities” so first responders are better prepared when performing real life rescues.

Dan Jaquith shared a tip for

anyone who finds themselves in icy waters: get to the ice shelf and if you are unable to pull yourself up and out of the water “get your hands up on the ice and freeze yourself to the ice shelf because if you can’t get yourself out of the water the last thing you want to do is go subsurface and go under the ice, if you go under the ice we will be doing a recovery, not a rescue,” he states.

It is reassuring to know that while many of us are keeping warm on these cold winters nights the first responders of our area keep their skills finely tuned as they know that emergencies can happen any time of year, day or night, and they work hard to be prepared for any situation that may arise.

Show your appreciation to the first responder in your life, in your family, in your neighborhood, and in your city. They give so much of themselves that giving a little appreciation in return should not be too difficult for the rest of us.

To view additional photos of the cold water rescue training exercise visit the Facebook page of the Fillmore County Journal.

donates to other organizations, such as the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, the Lanesboro Wild Turkey Foundation, and charities. Chatfield Fish and Game Club Memberships are available in-store. In addition to visiting the store and range, and joining a league, the location will also begin

offering permit to carry classes starting in March. To learn more about Magnum Sports, check out the store in person, or call (507) 867-4399, or email msxnexgen@ gmail.com. You can also check out Facebook to learn more and see photos of the range, classes, and products.

Marvin and Hunter (Hercules) Hobbs working at Magnum Sports.

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C ommentary Small towns vs. big boxes

By Eric Leitzen I went to high school in Mabel: Cougar Class of 2003. Back then, you could go downtown and get a burger at two or three places, or maybe grab a soda at the former IGA. I distinctly remember my friends and I grabbing markeddown-forEric Leitzen quick-sale quarts of egg nog in January and nearly making ourselves sick chugging it down. Now, a little more than ten years later, all those places are gone, and with them go the memories of the next generation.

Just last week, while subbing in Caledonia, I was shocked to hear from a teacher that their enrollment was down, too. All of this is pointing to a very disturbing trend that leads to a dark finale: the death of the small town.

Can they be saved? Well, I don’t claim to have all the answers (although my wife may say I do sometimes) but I’d say one of the first things is that business and money needs to come back to these small towns.

We need to stop giving breaks to the richest in the country while the rest of us lose our hometown stores and restaurants. Sure, you can go down to a gas station and grab a sandwich, but that’s a poor franchisee getting the screws put to them by someone like Chevron, or ExxonMobil, or BP, and we all know how great of a job BP does for helping out the little guy. But why does it seem like our only options are companies like Walmart (which sells 57% of all US groceries) or BP that just keep getting bigger and bigger?

Well, part of the reason is that no one is holding them back from forming monopolies.

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you.

Even as we speak, Comcast and Time Warner Cable are trying to merge, leading to a near-monopoly in who provides cable television and internet in this country. I only say “near” monopoly because the big businesses have their bean-counters and eggheads working day and night to make sure it’s not technically illegal, just illegal enough to squeeze every last red cent out of poor schmucks like you and me. Think of it as a Transformers meets Power Rangers meets Dante’s Inferno sort of situation.

If this goes through, Comcast will be the number one provider to 65% of the US population, covering two-thirds of the country and making it the ONLY broadband internet provider for four out of every ten American homes. Did I mention that Comcast also owns NBC? Yes, the company that sells you TV also owns your TV news. How does that work, again?

It’s times like this that I miss Republicans like Theodore Roosevelt, who famously broke up big business and made the country more equal for all of us, or Democrats like Franklin Roosevelt, who kept the big banks from gambling all our money away like they did in 1929 and in 2007. I hear a lot of talk about the Reagan Revolution back in the 80s, when I wasn’t even in elementary school yet. But when I look at how things have turned out for the little guy, and for the small town in the past thirty years... it seems to me that this Reagan Revolution has done nothing but put us back a hundred years to when massive companies ruled us like they did before the Roosevelts came along. So instead of a Reagan Revolution, I’d think I’d like to see a Roosevelt Revolution.

But mostly, I miss those downtown burgers and late-night egg nog.

Town of Harmony situation

By Cody Hendrickson When I look at all the comments pertaining to the parking situation behind the high school, the so-called disruption of public with the band, and all the other Cody comments I Hendrickson become sick to my stomach. Is that seriously the main thing you have to complain about?

First of all, as a former student at Fillmore Central High School, I can see where you are coming from about the parking.

There is not a parking lot for the students to park in so they have to park on the street. But, to accuse them of all the “bad” parking jobs is ridiculous. I can almost guarantee you that the “bad” parking jobs are mostly for extra-curricular events at the school. Those parking jobs not just by our students, parents, and fans but, by the students, parents, and fans of other schools as well. To but the blame on just our students is ridiculous, and you should be ashamed of yourself if your main concern is people’s parking jobs.

Next off, if you really are going to complain about the students in the band playing and marching in the streets during the fall, please find somewhere else to live, and get a life. The entire community is in support of the band and all that they do.

Being a member of the Fillmore Central band was one of the best things I did in high school, and that’s why there are so many kids involved in our program, because it is successful. I don’t know where these people got their information, but the kids are more than willing to move to the side of the road for cars to pass through. Yes, it may take

a few seconds for them to clear the way, but give them a break.

The fact that this person accuses the students of “j-walking” and that they should all receive tickets is absurd.

The person also accuses the students of being lazy. Now you tell me if this sounds lazy. The students attend band camp in late summer for many hours throughout a one-week period to help them prepare for the upcoming school year. During the school year, many of these students are also involved in Jazz Band, showing up to school at 7 a.m. 2-3 times a week to rehearse. Lazy. Give me a break! These kids are working twice as hard as the people who look out their window in search of bad parking jobs so that they can call police.

Speaking about those who feel the need to continuously contact law enforcement, Why? Where else are the students going to park for school. You have an answer for that? I understand students may park in front of your driveway by accident in winter because of the piled up snow, but is it that difficult to ask them to move, or just contact the school and ask the students to move their vehicle? Or maybe the real question is: Why isn’t your driveway plowed or shoveled?

Many students show up at 6 a.m. to lift weights and many more come for activities starting at 7 a.m. I know a lot of people who accidently did it in high school and felt bad, but they had no idea there was a driveway there.

Lastly, if you are the people that chose to live on the street behind the school, within the last 20 years or so, that’s mostly

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

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

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

• Tuesday, February 24, Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m.

• Wednesday, February 25, Peterson City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

• Monday, March 2, Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m.

• Monday, March 2, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m.

Schedule subject to change.

on you. It’s not like this is a new problem. Bands have been marching on that street, and people have been parking on that street for school for many years. It’s not a new issue. Get over it. Yes, it’s an inconvenience for you, but it’s an inconvenience for the students too. They would like a parking lot, but have never, and probably will never get one.

Why don’t you just grow up and use your time effectively, instead of watching people park outside your window on a daily basis.

911 update On Tuesday morning February 24, at 5 a.m., the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office will be updating our 911 system. During this update, which is expected to last only 15 minutes, all calls, including 911 calls, will be transferred to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office in Caledonia. Fillmore and Houston County will be in constant radio contact to transfer any emergency information.

This update is being coordinated with CenturyLink telephone to assure the public that all emergency calls will be answered. It is also being conducted in the early morning hours to minimize the impact to the public.

We want to assure everyone that the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office is taking all the necessary precautions to make this update go as smooth as possible with no impact to our citizens.

Thank you, Sheriff Tom Kaase

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C ommentary New sanctions sabotage negotiations and risk war

By Robert K. Johnson In 2006 Bibi Netanyahu told the Jewish community in Los Angeles, “it’s 1938 and Iran is Germany...racing to arm itself with atomic bombs”, recalls Patrick J. Buchanan, a nationally syndicated columnist for Creators Syndicate, Inc. in an article reprinted in the Mar./ Apr. 2015 Wa s h i n g ton Report on Middle Robert K. East Affairs.

Johnson Netanyahu also said Pres. Ahmadinejad “is preparing another Holocaust for the Jewish state” and claimed he even had the war plans: “Israel would certainly be the first on

Iran’s tour of destruction, but at (Tehran’s) planned production rate of 25 nuclear bombs a year, (the arsenal) will be directed against ‘the big Satan’, the U.S.” Senator John Boehner has invited Netanyahu to come and challenge U.S. policy toward Iran from the same podium where the president delivered his State of the Union address.

Bibi will make the case for new U. S. sanctions on Iran; sanctions that Obama has said he will veto as they would sabotage talks on Iran’s nuclear program and potentially put us on the road to war.

In response to Boehner’s thinking that even if new sanctions bring on war with Iran the GOP will be rewarded by the electorate in 2016, Buchanan says: “Perhaps, but if this

is where the GOP is heading, we’ll be getting off here.” If you agree, let Congress know you oppose new sanctions. You can reach the people who represent you in Congress toll-free through the Capitol operator at 1(866) 220-0044.

An attack or invasion of Iran would generate more extremism blowback like we face today, due to the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq. Also, war with Iran would cause too much global warming. According to the Fall 2014 report by Physicians for Social Responsibility, Michael Eisenscher of U.S. Labor Against War says approximately 141 million metric tons of carbon dioxide released through the pursuit of the Iraq war exceeded the carbon emissions of 139 nations during the same period.

With the budget, the President calls the shots

By Lee H. Hamilton It may not be obvious from the news coverage, but a good bit of Congress’s 2015 agenda just landed on Capitol Hill with a thud. I mean this literally. The federal budget that President Obama recently submitted runs to 2,000 pages.

This is the most important government document produced each year, so its heft is more than physical.

The budget is how we decide what share of this country’s economic resources we Lee H. should devote Hamilton to government—and how we should spend them. It’s where we set out our national priorities, sorting out how to allocate money among defense, the environment, education, medical research, food safety, public works... You get the idea.

Which is why you saw the political maneuvering begin the moment it arrived. In a press con-

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ference after President Obama submitted his budget, House Speaker John Boehner dismissed it out of hand. “The president gave the American people a good laugh yesterday,” he said. Every year, politicians play some variation on this theme. I’ve lost count of the times I’ve heard a budget declared “dead on arrival”.

Yet here’s what you need to remember: Congress changes only a small portion of the budget. Well over half is mandated spending—interest on the debt, entitlements, contractual obligations of the government. And even when it comes to the roughly 40 percent of the budget that is discretionary spending, Congress never rewrites it wholesale; in general, all but five or ten percent of the White House’s spending blueprint will make it through intact. The President’s budget, in other words, is never “dead on arrival”.

This is not to say that what Congress does will be unimportant. The debate from here on out will be specifically about taxing and spending priorities—about how much money should go to defense, or homeland security, or social welfare—and more generally about who has the best ideas for addressing the country’s needs.

There will be times in upcoming months when it sounds as though our economy’s health depends on what our lawmakers do. The budget, after all, is where the President and Congress can have an impact on the economy.

I’m not persuaded, however, that it’s as large as they’d have us believe. For one thing, the Federal Reserve, through its control over the money supply, has its hands on an immensely important economic lever. So do the big banks, major corporations and, most importantly, millions of consumers.

Still, Congress faces important

questions. The deficit, which in past years was the focus of furious debate, holds less attention this year because we’ve made so much progress in reducing it. A few years ago, it amounted to almost 10 percent of GDP; in 2014, it was 2.7 percent. On the other hand, the federal debt—what we owe to creditors who financed our accumulated annual deficits—is higher than it’s been for generations, and we’re not dealing with the hard choices necessary to get it under control. In particular, this means finding ways to control entitlement spending in an aging society.

We do not need to panic about our finances, but we can’t afford to be complacent either.

There will be voices in Congress over the next few months urging that we curb spending sharply.

In a recovering economy that is still beset with income stagnation, I’d argue that slamming hard on the brakes would be a mistake. Instead, we need to shift our spending toward investment, focusing on areas that generate or underpin economic growth: infrastructure, research and development, education.

Congress used to reign supreme in budget-making. George Washington didn’t even think it was his job to send a budget to Congress, and the president wasn’t legally required to submit one until the budget act of 1921 codified the practice. Now, of course, the President has become the chief budgetmaker, and the Congress reacts to—and largely accepts—his proposals. The maneuvering on Capitol Hill over the next few months will, indeed, nudge the country in one direction or another. But our basic course was already set by the time those 2,000 pages hit lawmakers’ desks.

Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

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One Moment, Please... A higher education smjb76 says: You nailed this one, Jason! Thanks for another great insight!

Letter about...Living as God intended dissapointed says: You say that you are ‘saddened to see our society trying to shape the family to it’s ways’. What gives you the right to say what ‘family’ means to other people? It never ceases to amaze me when people think they can step in and say what is ‘good’ or ‘right’ for other people. Does the idea of gay people having equal rights somehow threaten your relationship with your spouse, your children, friends, family? No, it does not. So why don’t you keep living your life, and stop trying to meddle in the lives of others. Gay people are living to God’s design, because God made them the way that they are. Are you trying to say that God makes mistakes? People like you make me very sad, and very sick, because you think that you are so right, and so justified, but you just sound like a bigot to me.

Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting BlueJeans says: If you want to know, then call the school and stop acting like a fool on the internet. I’m sure it’s easy enough to find out without all the drama. Of course, the drama is probably the real purpose of your post. I agree with Redhorse51, you should be ashamed.

Letter about...National Trout Center Twice Baked Trout says: I’m amazed nobody has every brought up the issue about the conflict of interest with Spanglers starting a venture and then having Preston pay them $800 per month to use their building. Isn’t this a no-brainer that this isn’t right? I mean come on! Typical small town politics. Or, is this Chicago politics in a small town?

Trout Tanked says: Thank you for starting thea conversation, Richard. The council stated no one has come forward, but has public input ever been requested for this doomed venture? Has a feasibility study been done? Trout fisherman will be drawn to Preston because of the fishing and not the NTC. Preston Tourism can promote the river like they do the trail. Private businesses, like the one in the Corson builiding can provide classes on fly fishing and tying. Several local businesses sell fishing equipment and are now competing with the City of Preston/NTC for revenue.

Maybe we could let our local private TAX-PAYING businesses gain that revenue instead. They shouldn’t have to compete with a government/city-owned business. Besides the monetary resources being spent, how about the resources and time spent at meetings discussing it, the city staff time to manage the finances, etc. And finally, all I ever hear is how much our old city pool is costing the city each year, but how we don’t have the money to do anything about it except band-aid repairs for one more year. I vote we spend our money on the pool instead which is a benefit to our citizens of Preston, the surrounding communities and tourists. Time to weigh in Preston taxpayers!

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C ommentary Correction In the February 16 edition of the Fillmore County Journal there was an error in the article titled Area residents will ‘drop line’ in Lanesboro. The story about the Memorial Ice Fishing Tournament indicated that Jim and Becky Iverson were spon-

sors of the event. They are also organizers of the event.

In addition, while the correct date was included in the article, the date for the event underneath the front page photo stated that the event was Saturday, February 23, 2015. That is incorrect. The event was held Saturday, February 21, 2015.

We apologize for both errors.

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841 names and faces

By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal Cell: (507) 251-5297 jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com Each week, when we lay out the newspaper, the standing joke in the Journal office is that I always say, “This is going to be a good looking paper.” I can’t help it.

I get excited!

Jason Sethre And, this reference relates to the fact that we have a lot of good content in the newspaper. I love the process of our team assembling this undefined puzzle every single week. It’s truly remarkable. We are creating something from start to finish.

We start with a blank canvas, and we paint the pages with editorial and ads from cover to cover.

So, this past week, I flipped through the pages of the newspaper and I appreciated the fact that we had so many names and faces appearing in the newspaper that I decided to count every single name and face appearing in the February 16, 2015 edition of the Fillmore County Journal.

And, at the end of my head count, I calculated 841 names and faces. Of that total, 102 of those names and faces were found on our sports pages. I was astonished, to be quiet honest. Of our 20,835 population, that means

Pet of the Week

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that we had nearly four percent of the county-wide population represented in the newspaper that week.

As the newspaper of record for our coverage area, it is important to make sure we focus on the people of our area. After all, “Where Fillmore County News Comes First” is a staple of our front page masthead.

While I have never historically counted every name and face in our newspaper, this was a perfect moment to help myself and our team understand the magnitude of our weekly responsibilities. We have to make sure every name is spelled correctly, first and last.

We have to make sure that our print quality is as perfect as possible, so those photos will last as long as the memories. Everything we do matters to someone. And, unlike other types of jobs, when we make a mistake everyone sees it. There’s a tremendous amount of pressure, and I have to say that we are human so errors are possible.

All things considered, I am proud of our team for many reasons. Whether city council, school board, county council, sports, obituaries, birth notices, engagements, weddings, military service, happy ads, police reports, court reports, recipe columns, commentary, weather art or advertisements, every name and face in our newspaper matters.

Every name and face is attached to a parent, brother, sister, grandparent, great-grandparent, friend, and general acquaintance. So, 841 names and faces really equates to a greater reach in print and online than we will really ever be able to quantify.

Again, I’d like to thank our team for doing everything they can to make this newspaper something special every single week.

I really mean it when I say this is going to be a good looking paper.

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Noah’s Bark, Inc. is located at: 3874 Co Rd W 20 Canton, MN 55922 Phone: 563-745-8627 Email: animals@acegroup.cc If you are interested in adopting or have questions on a pet, please feel free to call us at 563-745-8627.

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The spice is right from Spring Valley business

By Barb Jeffers When Daryl Boettcher first made salsa on a whim for gift baskets to benefit the United Way Campaign, he had no way of knowing what awaited him.

After the gift baskets, which also carried Boettcher’s dry rub, were auctioned off, he was getting peppered with requests by people wanting more.

This led him to begin researching salsa recipes to create his own saying none of them are knockoff’s, each one is his own creation. His first salsa, Sweet Heat Cranberry is by far the best-selling.

After leaving his job at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., Boettcher started taking his salsa to the Farmer’s Market in Rochester and sold out quickly. He had the same experience at Thursday’s on First in Rochester. Somewhere along the way he was referred to as “The Salsa Guy” and the name stuck.

Boettcher now sells 14 kinds of “The Salsa Guy” salsas in his store at 128 N. Broadway in Spring Valley ranging from mild to sweet to the hottest salsa named “To Hell and Back” and everything in between.

Mango Peach Raspberry was created for grilling and marinating and Boettcher says it is “fabulous on grilled salmon and is also fantastic dumped over a pork roast or loin and thrown in your crock pot to cook all day”, which sounds delicious.

Also available in the store are Boettcher’s sauces, including pizza sauce and pasta sauce, dry rubs, fire-roasted red pepper soup, and other interesting items.

“The Salsa Guy” has recently made arrangements with four artisans from the area to showcase their unique items including glass pieces, wood pieces, bowls made from vinyl records, goat milk soaps and lotion, handpainted signs, jams, knitted children’s sweaters, and much more.

Since Boettcher works full time at Trader Joe’s in Rochester, his time in his store is limited, with hours currently set at Thursday - 12 - 4 p.m., Friday and Saturday - 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., but any time the lights are on he will open the door for customers. With the artisans that have come aboard, the doors of the business will be open more hours in the future.

Revitalizing downtown Spring Valley is a goal that is important

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informationaL meeting: restoring HistoriC bunny traiL We would like to invite the community to an informational meeting for Restoring the Historic Bunny Trail in Lanesboro.

The meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 24th at 7:00pm, at the Lanesboro American Legion (upstairs).

to Boettcher and he believes it is vital to bring in more people.

He has renovated his business and is currently remodeling the upstairs of his building for personal living space.

Boettcher will bring life to the outside of his business also with plans to install an awning and speakers to play music.

Boettcher is very communityminded and believes local small businesses need to support and encourage each other. He does an annual “Rose Walk” on Valentine’s Day handing out roses to local businesses and at Christmas time he gives out chocolate.

A “Selfies with Santa” event was held at “The Salsa Guy” at Christmas time where easels were set up and children could come in, draw a picture of how they see themselves, and then paint that picture onto a canvas.

There was no cost to the kids

and they enjoyed taking their paintings home.

Boettcher is an energetic and positive person who has a vision for his business and for Spring Valley’s downtown and he hopes his enthusiasm will spread to others in the community.

Stop in and Boettcher will share his enthusiasm, and while you’re there, take a jar of salsa home with you. As “The Salsa Guy” says, you can buy salsa for less (at another store) but that is exactly what it will taste like - less. He confidently states “once you have my salsa in your hand and in your home, you’re going to be back.”

The phone number for “The Salsa Guy” is (507) 398-3540.

Emails can be sent to thesalsaguy@live.com.

To view several photos of merchandise available at “The Salsa Guy”, visit the facebook page of the Fillmore County Journal.

Daryl Boettcher, “The Salsa Guy”, holds a jar of his best selling salsa, Sweet Heat Cranberry.

Photo by Barb Jeffers

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Blizzard Bowl week The Middle School celebrated their Blizzard Bowl the week of Feb 7-14.

Dress up days included Hippy Day, Pink Out Day, and Super Hero Day. There was also a Staff vs. Students basketball game and a Blizzard Bowl Dance.

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The Dance Team placed 6th out of 15 at sections this year.

Dance coaches Emily Paulson and Brittany Benson commented, “We are very proud of how far the girls have come this dance season. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for our dance team!” Photo courtesy of Sue Hoff.

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Seniors Give Back hosted a Pink Out Staff vs. Seniors basketball game.

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here to help and support the community, and we mold trainings to meet where a group is at and help them progress”. She says that the community is in charge of contacting SMIF if they are interested in the community foundation process, and she can act as a guide, but she never makes decisions for the community itself. That is the role of the community and the foundation’s board of directors.

As an employee of the Southeast Minnesota Initiative Foundation, Blaha’s role is to assist communities who have and are in the process of building community foundations for the betterment of their area. Blaha reports that the Lanesboro Area initial meeting had one of the best turnouts she’s ever seen, at least double of what she typically sees during her initial informational presentations. She was impressed by the Lanesboro area’s “very engaged community”, saying, “There was a lot of discus-

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sion, which is fantastic”.

There were questions about how a community foundation is different from other nonprofit organizations, to which she replied that “the community foundation becomes the backbone for the betterment of the community as a whole; it is a very holistic view”. A community foundation functions as a source of funding and resources for any area groups, businesses, and nonprofits that may need to draw upon it. The community foundation may then award grants, funding, or other resources to groups and organizations that request assistance.

People were receptive to the idea that a community foundation is a broad, overarching initiative that can help the community with various projects and movements over time.

Blaha reports there was a lot of positive feedback from people at the meeting, and people seemed very interested in establishing a board of directors and moving forward with the community

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

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

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

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

Keith Brown • Clerk, Arendahl Township

foundation process. She reported that after the meeting, she spoke with several people who were excited about the possibilities and had seen the positive impact community foundations have had on neighboring areas. At this point, the Lanesboro area remains in the information-gathering phase.

According to Blaha, it is best not to rush the founding process, and to make sure the members of the board reflect the diversity of the community, representing as wide a variety as possible, preferably including educational, financial, governmental, and other sectors.

People most wanted to hear information from a community foundation board member’s perspective. Partly for this reason, the next meeting will feature a panel of three community foundation board members from the surrounding region, who will be present to share information and answer questions regarding how their community foundations have served them and what is involved in developing and running a

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. foundation from the position of a board member. The board members featured will include Mitch Lentz of the Spring Valley Area Community Foundation, Bonnie Prinsen of the Rushford Community Foundation, and Vicky Tribon of the Harmony Area Community Foundation.

Attending the meeting is the best way to get your questions answered, but if you are unable to attend, here’s a short summary of some things that are part of the role of a board member: prepare and uphold vision and mission statements, develop policies and procedures, ensure SMIF policies and procedures are followed, hold oneself and others accountable, attend meetings on a quarterly basis, assist with fundraising, marketing and grant making, recruit and train new board members as needed, and consider setting an example by making a contribution to the foundation.

The next meeting will be held on Monday, February 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the Loft at Beste Byen, 201

Notice of MoNey creek towNship ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN To the voters of Money Creek Township: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Town Meeting and Election of Officers will be held in the town of Money Creek, Houston County, Minnesota on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 for the purpose of electing candidates. In the case of inclement weather, the alternate date for the Annual Town Meeting & Election will be Tuesday, March 17, 2015.)

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

The Annual Town Meeting will take place at 2:00 p.m., polls will be open from 3:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Money Creek Town Hall, 1937 Money Creek Rd., Houston, MN. The Board of Canvass will meet the following day (Wednesday, March 11, 2015) at 6:00 p.m. to certify the election results.

Adam Florin • Clerk, Money Creek Township

Parkway Ave No. Attendees of this meeting can look forward to hearing from and asking questions of area board members. There may also be discussion regarding whether to move forward with Board of Director elections, leadership training, and developing mission and vision statements.

Most importantly, according to Blaha, this next meeting “is really going to showcase the power of community foundations and what they can accomplish”. And best of all, it will be from the mouths of individuals who have seen the accomplishments take place with their own eyes.

Anyone interested in attending future meetings or learning more is invited to call the Visitor’s Center in Lanesboro at (507) 467-2696, Alissa Blaha of the Southeast Minnesota Initiative Foundation at (507) 455-3215, or LuAnn Wilcox at (612) 7501821. You can also check out www.smifoundation.org for more information about the Southeast Minnesota Initiative Foundation.

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

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

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

Hugh Fendry • Clerk, Amherst Township

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Notice of NorwAy towNship ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

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

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

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

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

Bonnie Heidtke • Clerk, Fillmore Township

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

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

Walter Laumb • Clerk, Norway Township

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Notice of pilot MouNd towNship ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

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

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

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

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

Connie Morger • Clerk, Forestville Township

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

One Treasurer for a term of 2 years.

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

William Sullivan • Clerk, Pilot Mound Township

Notice of Bristol towNship ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

Notice of fouNtAiN towNship ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

Notice of preBle towNship ANNuAl MeetiNg & electioN

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

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

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

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

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

Eunice Biel • Clerk, Bristol Township

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

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

Daniel L. Graskamp • Clerk, Fountain Township

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

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

David Larson • Clerk, Preble Township

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for viewing at the March school board meeting. The 2016 budget will be prepared for the June school board meeting.

The payment of the district bills and electronic fund transfers were reviewed and approved by the board.

Student representative, senior Sara Vettleson-Trutza presented her report of student happenings to the board. The playoffs are coming up and students are preparing for them along with the senior class trip. The school recently had a special burrito bar for lunch, which was enjoyed by all the students.

Dean of Students Michelle Weidemann was unable to attend the meeting, so Superintendent Backer gave Weidemann’s report for her. In recent years, several senior class students have opted out of the senior class trip. The Mabel-Canton faculty discussed ways to encourage attendance.

They also suggested assigning a project involving researching daily points of interest on the trip itinerary to students who choose not to go. A final decision has not been made at this time.

Weidemann wished to congratulate Mabel-Canton student Jonathan Smith for placing 12th in the spelling bee in Rochester.

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er was pleased to report that the current enrollment number is 248 which is up from 240 at the end of 2014. She hopes to continue to see that number rising.

Backer recently made a trip to St. Paul with the superintendents of Spring Grove and Caledonia to discuss rural education in legislature. Some schools are pushing to change the seniority policy of “last in, first out” in reference to personnel cuts. They would like to move to a policy that looks at test scores to decide who to let go if cuts are necessary which would put a higher emphasis on teacher performance.

The school district is considering forming a School Board Finance Committee. Backer asked the board members to bring recommendations for nominations to the committee at the March school board meeting.

It was noted that spring break will be from April 2-6, 2014.

The meeting was adjourned.

The next meeting will be held on March 17, 2015 at 7 p.m.

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

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

By Morgan McManimon-Myers The Chatfield School Board met Tuesday, February 17 in the Chatfield High School media center for their monthly regular meeting. All board members were present for the duration of the meeting. Board members include Jerry Chase (chair), F. Mike Tuohy (vice- chair), Greg LaPlante (clerk), Lanny Isensee (treasurer), Matt McMahon (director), and Scott Backer (director).

Superintendant Edward Harris, high school principal Randy Paulson, elementary school principal Craig Ihrke, community education director LuAnn Klevan, administrative assistant LuAnn Hare, and student senate representative Megan Hopp were also present.

After approval of agenda and claims and accounts, Adam Archer was brought to the floor to discuss the possibility of offering a service trip opportunity he would lead during the summer of 2016. The trip would be open to high school students currently in grades 10-12. The trip would be to Tanzania, an area with which Archer is familiar, having worked and lived there for approximately two years. The core of the project is to provide labor for the building of a classroom or

administrative building to help the underprivileged in the area.

Students would spend five to six days on building construction, and would then have the opportunity to participate in a two day safari experience. Archer outlined the benefits of the trip to students, including service hours and opportunity for growth and learning, and reported significant interest by students. He plans to hold a student meeting to brief everyone interested at a future time.

Principal Paulsen’s report included planning registration, along with congratulations to the Junior High Knowledge Bowl, AAA award recipients, coaches and the wrestling team for their recent successes. He also congratulated the Student Senate for their good work on the Snow Ball dance, which had an outstanding turnout this year. He announced that the ACT test prep program will be built into the school day this year, beginning next Wednesday for juniors and sophomores.

He expressed hope that students and parents will recognize the program as beneficial to ACT success.

Principal Ihrke’s report included positive feedback on the 4-6 grade concert. He reported that

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

One Treasurer, for a term of 2 years.

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

Fay Garness • Clerk, Canton Township

Kathy Whalen • Clerk, Harmony Township

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

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

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

Polls will open after meeting until 8:00 pm.

Linda Marzolf • Clerk, Carimona Township

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75% of students have met their growth goals as of this time. He also had congratulations for the Math Wizard teams and individuals on their success. MCA testing is scheduled to be spread out to reduce test fatigue, and the school plans on offering snacks again this year during this time.

Much discussion took place on the possibility of changing student assessment time to the two days prior to the start of school, rather than in the weeks following the official start day. Benefits of this would include saving education time during the year, allowing sufficient time for teachers to complete assessments, and allowing teachers and parents to know the student’s placement prior to the beginning of class.

Discussion with schools who have implemented this has indicated the positive impact Before School Assessment has had on their function.

The community education report by Klevan included grant receipt, Target Corporation donation, preparation of registration packets for preschool and summer recreation, work on ECFE community needs assessment, and fundraising for the preschool See SERVICE TRIP Page 11 

Notice of prestoN towNship aNNual meetiNg & electioN

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

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

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

Curt Bisek • Clerk, Preston Township

Notice of Newburg towNship aNNual meetiNg & electioN

Notice of sumNer towNship aNNual meetiNg & electioN

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

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

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

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

Genette Halverson • Clerk, Newburg Township

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

Melinda Groth • Sumner Township Clerk

Notice of carroltoN towNship aNNual meetiNg & electioN

Notice of holt towNship aNNual meetiNg & electioN

Notice of houstoN 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 10th day of March 2015 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 17, 2015) to elect:

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

Notice is hereby given that Houston Township, Houston County, will on Tuesday, March 10, 2015, conduct its Annual Town Meeting and Election at the Houston Township Hall, 601 East Cedar St.. In case of inclement weather, the meeting and election may be postponed until the third Tuesday in March 17, 2015 to elect: One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

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

Luanne Storelee • Clerk, Carrolton Township

One Supervisor, 3 year term.

One Treasurer, 2 year term.

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

Chris Gudmundson • Clerk, Holt Township

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

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

Christine K. Rischette, Clerk • Houston Township

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Monday, February 23, 2015

North Prairie Lutheran Church, rural Lanesboro, where she was active in the women’s organizations, taught Sunday school, sang in the church choir, and served as a Luther League advisor. She especially enjoyed cooking, reading, crafts, and watching humorous TV shows. She was devoted to her family, loved children, and always saw the best in people.

Dorothy is survived by two sons: Dennis of Rushford and Steven (Debra) of Rochester; and one grandson, Charlie Berland.

She was preceded in death by brothers: Orval, Ernest, Harold and Gordon; and sisters: Marion (Archie) Solberg, Gladys (Lawrence) Danielson, Helen (Chuck) Moltz and Alice (Lynn) Iverson.

Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at North Prairie Lutheran Church (rural Lanesboro), with Pastor John K. Hesford officiating. Visitation was one hour before services at the church. Burial took place in the church cemetery.

Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro was in charge of arrangements.

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

The family suggests memorials to North Prairie Lutheran Church

Dorothy Peterson Berland Dorothy Peterson Berland, 87, passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, at Chosen-Valley Care Center in Chatfield.

Dorothy was born May 3, 1927, to Oscar E. and Josie Storelee Peterson, in rural L a ne sb oro.

Dorothy attended the Benson rural school for eight years.

She graduDorothy ated from Berland L a nesboro High School in 1945 and Paul’s School for Cosmetology in Minneapolis in 1946. Dorothy worked at Aleda’s Beauty Shop in Lanesboro from 1946-1949.

On Sept. 11, 1949, she was united in marriage to Alfred Berland at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro. Dorothy and Alfred lived north of Lanesboro until October 1952, and then bought a farm north of Peterson, where they farmed and lived until 1994. They relocated back to Lanesboro in 1994.

Alfred passed away in August 1999. Most recently, Dorothy has been a resident of Park Lane Kevin Hisey Assisted Living in Preston and the Chosen Valley Care Center Kevin Daniel Hisey, 44, passed away Sunday, Feb. 15, 2015, at in Chatfield.

Dorothy was a member of his home near Chatfield, after a

nine-month battle with cancer.

Kevin was born April 3, 1970, to Glenn and Marlene (Jefferis) Hisey. He graduated valedictorian of Chosen Valley High School, class of 1988, and studied m a t h e m a tics and engineering at U of M Morris Kevin Hisey and U of M Twin Cities. He attended the inaugural National Conservation Leadership Institute and was awarded a 2006/07 Harvard Fellow.

Kevin was united in marriage to Renae Van Schaick on Feb. 14, 1998. He was a devoted husband and father. His kids were his greatest joy and blessings.

Kevin was currently employed at the Pope & Young Club, headquartered in Chatfield. He worked for the Club since 1992, and was the Executive Director for the last 15 years; his tenure in that role was the longest in the Club’s history.

He was a passionate bowhunter and conservationist, dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of bowhunting, and promoting the ethics of fair chase.

He was an Official Measurer and Senior Member of the Pope & Young Club, an Official Measurer and Professional Member of the Boone & Crockett Club, a member of the Rochester

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Archery Club, and a member of Minn. Bowhunters, Inc. Kevin was a member of the United Methodist Church of Chatfield, where he served as treasurer. He was an alumnus of the Root River Rabbits 4-H Club. He enjoyed bowhunting, camping, fishing, playing cards, fantasy football, and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Renae (Van Schaick); daughters: Elizabeth Hisey, Natasha Irish and Caitlin Irish; grandchildren: Brayden, Presten and Ivory; parents, Glenn and Marlene Hisey; sisters: Kristina (Brian) Fleming and Karla (Aaron) Hamersma; and an extended loving family of nieces, nephews, in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Kevin is preceded in death by his son, Daniel; daughter, Abigail; paternal grandparents, Lewis and Ruth Hisey; and maternal grandparents, Robert and Ruth Jefferis.

Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at the United Methodist Church of Chatfield, with Pastor Debra Jene Collum officiating.

Visitation was at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, and one hour before the service on Thursday. Burial took place in Orion Center Cemetery in rural Chatfield.

In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer memorials to the Elizabeth Hisey and Brayden

Irish College Fund at the Root River State Bank.

Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at rileyfuneralhomes. com.

John J. Ryan John J. Ryan, 79 of Harmony, Minn. passed away on February 14, 2015 at the Harmony Health Care Center in Harmony, Minn.

John Ryan was born on March 4, 1935 in Manly, Iowa to William and Sara (Briar) Ryan.

He attended John J. Ryan Sacred Heart Catholic School in Manly, and graduated from Manly High School in 1954. Following High School John entered the United States Army in 1955 and was discharged in 1957. He married Mary Ann Beckman in 1963.

To this union two children were born, Raeanne and Philip. He worked for Armour before starting Harmony Livestock Sales.

For many years he was the Flying Santa Claus for KQYB of Spring Grove, and also the Santa Claus for the Harmony Community and Slindee Pharmacy. For many years John was See OBITUARIES Page 12 

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

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

104 West Jessie Street, Rushford MN 55971 (507) 429-1222 Elstad Lutheran Church...………………….......….Sundays - 11:00am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……..……....……Sundays - 10:00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..….....................Sundays - 9:00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church.......Sundays - 8:30am & 10:30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....………........………Sundays - 10:30am & 6:00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Monday, February 23, 2015

Fillmore Central discusses Special Education services

By Jade Sexton Fillmore Central’s Special Ed. committee met twice this month to discuss the possibility of some changes in services. Right now, Fillmore Central shares special ed. services with Kingsland Schools.

Recently, Kingsland announced they were thinking of joining with SMEC (Southern Minnesota Education Consortium) for services. The concern was where this would leave Fillmore Central.

Superintendent Richard Keith said the committee discussed four options. The first option is to join the Hiawatha Valley Ed. District.

The second would be to also join SMEC. The third option would be the keep things the way they are, sharing services with Kingsland, and the fourth would be to stay a single district alone.

The committee met with Kingsland and a SMEC representative with some questions about funds and staffing. According to

Keith, if Fillmore Central were to join SMEC, their federal funding would become a part of SMEC and would be divided out however they decide.

Keith had some concerns about that, as the district uses federal funds to offset state tuition costs, to pay for RTI (Response to Intervention), and Connie Lindstrom’s position as driver’s training instructor.

“We also have a substantial balance that we carry over each year,” said Keith. “My concern is that it would be eaten up by SMEC and we would lose it.”

There were personnel concerns about joining SMEC as well.

Keith gave the example of the current speech therapist. They could keep her on, but would bear the entire cost. If SMEC pays for those services, they would have to release her to be used at other schools as well.

The biggest concerns were about losing control of federal money

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and staff.

The Kingsland School Board met this week and made the decision to join SMEC on three conditions. The first was they must maintain shared services with Fillmore Central for one year. The second was that SMEC purchase services with Special Ed. Director Micki Breitsprecher so there is no change in her contract. The third condition was the ability to use their federal funds for their Reading 180 program, which is a membership to a software program that is $6,000 a year.

Board member Emily EllisOnsager shared her concern that SMEC will not only take control of federal funds, but will charge more for extra services. Board member Deb Ristau said if they join SMEC and then decide to leave, they do not get to keep anything SMEC purchased with their federal money.

“There’s nothing to gain,” said Ristau.

Do you remember what was happening in Fillmore County the week of February 24, 1986?

Our team searched the archives to find Volume 1, Number 20 of the Fillmore County Journal, and here’s what we found.

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Continued from Page 9 The Special Ed. committee program, which will include a recommended not making any raffle beginning in April. changes and the board agreed.

Superintendent Harris opened Classroom renovation his report with recognition of the Keith said there will be three School Board Recognition Week sections of kindergarten next year. for the state of Minnesota. He While this is a good thing, more reported on finances and budroom is needed for classrooms. get committee concerns, which Second grade also has three sec- includes the need to reduce next tions, and next year they will be year’s budget to slow the deficit moving into the 3/4 grade wing growth. At this time, he proof the building. posed the possibility of identifyA possible location for another ing up to $200,000 in budget classroom is in what is now the reductions. He emphasized the staff workroom. The old home “need to be a change in reveconomics classroom is twice the enue inflow”, as well as strucsize of a regular classroom, and it tural changes in order to offset could be divided into two sepa- costs. He recommended looking rate rooms. One side could still be into community support revenue the staff workroom, and the ovens for this purpose. The board and other appliances could still be asked several questions regarding accessible. details of the process, offering Keith had Jerry Rutgers from no resistance to proceeding with Construction Collaborative give the assessment of structure for him an estimated cost of the proj- budget reduction plans. Harris ect. The cost of the remodeling recommended utilizing Wendel would be around $12,500, with Companies, as he said, “to help another $12,000 for the HVAC, outline further a process to estabfor a total of $25-$30,000. lish and outline needs, wants, The board approved seeking and costs”. Wendel would assist more bids and going ahead with without cost; however, if there the project. Keith said he would were to be a building project, like to get it done this summer. they would be awarded it. The Personnel board was comfortable with this, The board approved the list of expressing good historical relaspring coaches. Varsity coaches tionships with the company. had been approved previously. For Tuohy made a motion to softball, Riley Bahl will coach B approve the consent items, secsquad, Tim Ostrom junior high, onded by Isensee. The board and Travis Malley volunteer. approved the following consent Do will you remember what was David Broadwater will be the B items: Regular minutes of January happening in Fillmore County the squad baseball coach, with Doc 12, 2015; Resignation of assistant week of February 24, coach-Jayna 1986? Our team Schoepski and Jeff Dick coaching track Harstad; hiring 7th grade. Brad Holten will coach searched the archives to find Volume Do youLaneremember what7th grade was softball coach SY 2014boys golf, Powell, girls20 golf, 1, Number of the Fillmore County 15-Brent Berge; hiring 8th grade happening in Fillmore County the and Aaron Mensink, asst./junior softball coach SY 2014-15-CarJournal, what we found. week 24, and 1986?here’s Our team high. of February men Berge; hiring assistant track searched archives The hirethe of Julie Picketttoasfind a Volume coach SY 2014-15; posting “B” full-time teacher theFillmore infant squad 1, Number 20 ofinthe County baseball coach SY 2014daycare room was approved.

Journal, and here’s what we 15; found. retirement of Linda Ganyo, Amber Richardson was hired as FACS; maternity leave request a daycare aid in the transition from Kristy Cook; .5 FTE leave room. request by Kelly Puent SY 2015Sports fees 2016; Cash Raffle Community Keith spoke of a recent super- Education Preschool Fund Raiser; intendents meeting he attend- prom advisors LeeAndra Evans ed and the discussion they had and Laura Adams; Memorandum about admission fees for sporting of Understanding-Puent 2015-16 events. It was decided to raise the SY. fees to $6 for adults and $4 for In new business, LaPlante children starting next year. There made a motion to approve annual was also discussion about the cost CCTV payment for Streaming for senior citizens. Some places let Video/City of Chatfield $5,000, senior citizens in free, but charge seconded by Backer and passed. for senior citizens on the visiting McMahon made a motion to side. Other places let students in review and approve the school free but make adults pay. Right calendar options 1 and 2 for now, Fillmore Central allows 2015-16, seconded by Tuohy and senior citizens age 65 and up in passed. Isensee made a motion free. Keith said the extracurricular to approve post for 2015-2016 committee could discuss making and 2016-2017 transportation any changes to that policy. contract, seconded by McMaOther business hon and passed. LaPlante made a The board approved the 2015- motion to approve disclaimer Ed2016 school calendar, with a start Ventures Inc. trip information to date of September 7. participating families, seconded The high school One Act team by McMahon and passed. Isensplaced fourth at the section com- ee made a motion to approve the petition. agreement with Wendel Compa-

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nies regarding assessing school budget plans, seconded by Backer and passed.

Upcoming events include early outs at 1 p.m. on February 19 and March 20, and no school winter holiday on February 20.

The next school board meeting will be 7 p.m., March 16.

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a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Harmony Community Chest. He was a member of the Nativity Catholic Church in Harmony where he also served on the board of the Nativity Church Council.

John also served on the Fillmore County Fair Board. After retirement he sold electric probes and was sometimes known as “Doc Shock”. Also during his retirement, John was an Amish tour guide for Michel Farm Vacations.

He once made the pages of a Nebraska paper after an August 1999 tour.

Two of John’s joys were going to the local Harmony House restaurant and rolling dice for coffee or a dollar. Almost every night following supper, John would go down to the Harmony Health Care Center to visit with the residents. You knew when John was coming in because he would be the guy with a grin on his face, and dressed in a t-shirt and bib overalls with the pant legs rolled up. And, oh yeah, he may have had a little chew in his mouth.

He was a great ambassador to Harmony and all the surrounding communities. He had a great gift of gab to visit with anybody and everybody. If you didn’t know him when you came to town, you would know him when you left. We will all miss him.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann of Harmony, Minn.; a daughter, Raeanne Ryan of Harmony, Minn.; a son, Phil (Elaine) Ryan of Mesa, Ariz.; two grandchildren: Sydney and Derek; a sister, Rosie Ryan of Mason City, Iowa; a brother, Danny (Carol) Ryan of Manly, Iowa; a brother, Michael “Mick” (Mary Jo) Ryan of Tipton, Iowa; a sister-in-law, Shirley (David) Whalen of Harmony, Minn.; a brother-in-law, Jim Beckman of Harmony, Minn.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his mother and father-in-law, and a brother Charlie.

The family would like to thank the Harmony Health Care Center and Heartland Hospice for all of their great care and concern while caring for John.

Monday, February 23, 2015

Lois Lange Lois Lange, 73 of Rushford, Minn. died peacefully on February 15, 2015 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home.

She was born in Minneapolis, Minn. on June 9, 1941. She grew up in Choice and Rushford, Minn. and g r a d u ated from Rushford High School in 1959. In Lois Lange 1961, she married Ronald Elzea and had a daughter, Tracy. They later divorced. On December 17, 1962 she was married Lawrence (Toad) Lange. They had three daughters: Melanie, Heidi, and Holly, and raised the four girls on the family farm just north of Rushford where Lois enjoyed having many pets.

Lois started working in her parents’ root beer stand in Rushford. After graduation, she worked for Rush Products, Bunke Sales, and tested milk for local farms in the area. She also owned a lunch wagon that she would take to auctions and events. Later, she took a job at TRW in Rushford. While working there, she went to school and became a certified Massage Therapist. She opened her own massage business in Rushford and liked helping people feel better. After her retirement from TRW, she enjoyed giving Amish tours in Preston and being a driver for the Amish.

Lois was an active member of Rushford Lutheran Church, Mother-of-Twins, Homemakers, and Sons of Norway and loved to see Lanesboro Theater Productions. She loved to travel and she and Larry took many trips to Ariz., Nev. and they also visited Alaska and Canada. Her travels also took her to Mexico, Scotland, and England. Every 4th of July and New Year’s Eve, they could both be found celebrating with their favorite crew.

Lois is preceded in death by her husband, Larry; and her parents, Norma and Ray Aakre. She is survived by her daughters: Tracy Crain, Melanie (Bruce) Williams, Heidi (Shawn) Lee, all from Rushford, and Holly Lange of Rochester; granddaughters: Taylor Williams, Amber Stone and April Stone; and a sister, Sharon (John) Gruhlke.

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to thank Good Shepherd Lutheran Home staff for all of their care and also the friends and family that visited during her stay.

Visitation was from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, February 19, 2015 at Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service in Rushford. Memorial service took place 1 p.m., Friday, February 20 at Rushford Lutheran Church with visitation one hour prior.

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Lauren Manley Applen Lauren Manley Applen passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2015. He was a resident at the Gunderson Harmony Care Center. Mr. “A” was born on April 26, 1926 to W.O. Applen and Laura (Ser- Lauren Applen fling) Applen on the family farm in Granger.

He attended the Granger Country School and graduated from Harmony High School in 1943.

Lauren joined the U.S. Army and served two years as a company clerk, before he was honorably discharged.

Knowing his roots were firmly back in Granger, he came home from Europe to work the family farm.....the place of his birth and where he lived all his life. Lauren married Marian Mohrhauser on November 11, 1952. They raised four children: Steve, Sharon, Sandy, and Scott. Lauren and Marian eventually divorced.

After farming, Lauren drove for Featherlite Trailer in Cresco, Iowa. Here he fulfilled a dream of traveling all over the USA. He continued to work, until the age of 81, at the Granger Coop Creamery.

Family, neighbors, his faith, and his love of Granger were the center of his life.

Lauren was preceded in death by his parents, W.O. (Bill) and Laura Applen; his brothers and sisters: Odrie Applen, Alberta Kulstad, Margaret Bigalk, and Robert Applen; and his former wife, Marian Applen.

He is survived by his children: Steve (Mary) Applen, Sharon Applen-Kaaya, Sandy (Glen) Albert, and Scott (Jamie) Applen; former daughter-in-law, Megan (John) MacLeod; grandchildren: Michael (Elizabeth) Applen, Kylie Applen, Anna Applen, Alisha (Ryan) Bell, Travis Wilson, and Allison Wilson; greatgrandchildren: Oliver Applen, Augustus (Gus) Applen, Briggs Bell, and Arielle Wilson; sisterin-law, Delores (Robert) Applen; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation was at the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony, Minn. on Thursday, February 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was held at the Nativity Catholic Church in Harmony, Minn. on Friday, February 20 at 11 a.m. Inter-

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Gerri LeRoy Matson Gerri LeRoy Matson, 68, of Jefferson City, was called home to Heaven Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at University Hospital in Columbia, Mo. surrounded by his loving family.

He was born September 16, 1946, in Harlan, Iowa, the son of the late Gordon B. and Ruth Audell (Betts) Matson.

He grew up in the Cresco, Iowa and H a r m o n y, Gerri Matson Minn. area.

He was a 1966 graduate of Harmony High School and a 1971 graduate of the University of Central Missouri. He wrestled varsity for the Mules and continued his love of sports by teaching and coaching for over 30 years in Mo. and Wyo. On August 31, 1968, at St. Matthew Church in Granger, Minn., he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Susan “Susie” G. Bestor, who still survives.

Gerri loved hunting (especially in Wyo.), fishing, arrowhead hunting, raising pigeons, all animals, reading about American and Native American history, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs.

Above all, he loved his family.

In addition to his wife Susie, he is survived by three children, Tara Matson, Kansas City; Lisa (Jay) Ernst, New Bloomfield; Cody Matson (Brodie Barnard), Blue Springs, Mo.; and three grandchildren: Macee, Alisa, and Delainey Ernst. He is also survived by three siblings and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Matthew LeRoy Matson; and several relatives.

A memorial service was held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 21, 2015, at Concord Baptist Church in Jefferson City, Mo. A lunch and gathering followed the service at the church.

Memorial donations are suggested to the American Heart Association, 915 Country Ridge Dr., Jefferson City, Mo. 65109; or to the family of Gerri Matson.

Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Those wishing to send cards to the family may send cards to the funeral home at 3210 North Ten Mile Drive, Jefferson City, Mo. 65109 or may email tributes or condolences to the family at the www.dulletrimble.com website.

Hazel Shriven Hazel Shriven, age 94, of Mabel, Minn., died Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel.

Hazel was born April 7, 1920 in Mabel, Minn. to Andrew and Hannah (Arneson). She attended Mabel Elementary and High School, graduating in the class of 1938. She graduated

from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in English and music and was a member of the women’s chorus, the mixed chorus, and the Irving Literary Society. While at Luther she sometimes played a weekly 15-minute organ program at First Lutheran Church that was broadcast live on KWLC Radio.

Hazel recalled, “One particular day I noticed the mic was not in its usual place and it just didn’t seem as if things were set for broadcast. Having walked all that way, I thought I’d stay and practice a while. When I got back to Old Main I ran into my friend, Ellsworth Knutson, and he asked, ‘Who was playing at First Lutheran today?’ Remember, I was practicing… NOT playing a program!”

She was a graduate student in music (organ) at the University of Michigan School of Music from 1944 to 1945 and in the summers of 1946 and 1947. She also studied organ in N.Y. She was a secondary school teacher in Morristown, Minn., for one year, then she spent part of a year selling War, or E Bonds, and balancing ration accounts for Mabel’s First National Bank during World War II. She taught piano and organ at Waldorf College in Forest City, Iowa, for four years, and was organist at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City.

She returned to her hometown and taught private piano and organ lessons for many years in the Mabel, Minn., area, and served as organist and choir director at Mabel’s First Lutheran Church, and also served for a time as organist at English Lutheran Church in La Crosse, Wis. At First Lutheran Church she also served as a Sunday school teacher, song leader and directed the children’s Christmas program for many years. She was also a member of the ALCW and served as secretary. Hazel also served as chairman of the Mabel High School Alumni Association Scholarship Committee.

She was a loyal alumna at Luther College, attending the many musical events at Luther’s Center for Faith and Life, and serving as a class volunteer for The Fund for Luther and other college campaigns. She was a member of Heritage Club.

Her life was one of dedication and devotion to her church and to music. In retirement she served as a substitute Sunday school teacher and organist, and played piano at The Meadows, an assisted living facility where she lived.

Hazel is survived by cousins, and was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral service was 11 a.m.

Friday, February 20, 2015 at the Mabel First Lutheran Church in Mabel, with the Rev. Elliott Malm officiating. Burial took place in the Mabel Public Cemetery. Visitation was one hour prior to services at the church.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel.

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Preston renews housing incentives

By Karen Reisner At a relatively brief meeting of the city council on February 17 the Preston housing incentives were renewed for 2015 as recommended by the Economic Development Authority. The incentive program is a partnership between Preston EDA, Preston Public Utilities, city government, and the Preston Golf and Country Club.

The incentives include three applications for new construction, three applications for an existing housing incentive, and three applications for housing renovation projects. With each program the city offers two free trees.

The EDA has budgeted $4,800 to cover the total of nine housing incentives. The EDA requests their partners to offer a maximum of six family pool passes, to waive up to six building permits, to waive up to three utility hookup fees, to continue utility rebates, to waive some utility fees, and to provide a maximum of six golf memberships for new members.

Incentives utilized in 2014 were valued at a total of $9,171.32 and proposed incentives for 2015 are valued at $14,820. About one-third of available incentive dollars were unused in 2014.

Eligibility for one of the three program levels requires an individual or family that is either a first time residential homeowner in Preston and purchases an existing home as their primary residence, new or current resident who rehabilitates a home that will be their primary residence, or new or current resident who builds a new home in Preston which will be their primary residence.

Other business in brief •The council unanimously approved Dave Keene as Fire Chief and Josh Ristau as Assistant Chief. The Fire Department had elected the two men to these positions for 2015 and asked for council confirmation.

•The council approved the continuation of support for the flower baskets. City Administrator Joe Hoffman said there have been 28 baskets which were $32 each last year. For 2015 $1,000 was budgeted for flower baskets and there is $1,700 in the flower basket reserve to be used for the baskets and maintenance/ replacement of the golf cart used for watering. Last year the city received $400 in donations for the baskets. There was some discussion about the golf cart which is past its prime (about 33 years old, 8 with the city).

The old cart will be used for another year.

•Hoffman noted that city help waters the flowers during the work week. Volunteers are needed to water over the weekend.

•The 2015 ambulance service contract with Fillmore County was approved. The county provides a $4,500 subsidy to the ambulance service and requires that the service is available 24 hours each day. The county also subsidizes the ambulance services in Chatfield, Harmony, Lanesboro, Mabel, Rushford City and Spring Valley.

•Hoffman encouraged council members to attend a Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (SMMPA) meeting to be held on April 16 in Owatonna. He will also encourage utility commission members to attend. SMMPA has 18 member municipal utilities.

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Additional Energy Assistance funds available to help Minnesotans stay warm this winter ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Department of Commerce announced today that Minnesota will receive an additional $9,958,577 in federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds for Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program. The total amount of funds Minnesota has received this heating season is $113,197,915; in October 2014, Minnesota received $103,239,338.

“These critical federal funds help Minnesotans pay their energy bills as they struggle to make ends meet in the cold winter months,” said Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman. “I urge those who qualify to apply for help. No Minnesotan should be without a warm home during winter.”

The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) helps low-income homeowners and renters pay heating bills through grant money paid directly to utility companies and heating fuel vendors on behalf of customers.

Income-qualifying Minnesotans encouraged to apply The Minnesota Department of Commerce says funding is still available this heating season, and urges people who may qualify to apply for EAP. Last year, Minnesota served 156,033 households with $114,970,880 in federal funds. The average grant per household was $485. The number of households requesting EAP services is slightly higher than last year.

So far this year, 130,807 households have applied, compared with 129,848 households at this time last year.

Minnesotans who may have difficulty paying their heating bills are encouraged to check if they qualify for EAP. Households that include children under the age of six, people with disabilities, veterans, and seniors are especially encouraged to apply.

The Commerce Department administers EAP in partnership with 31 local service providers throughout the state. EAP is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The program helps renters and homeowners who earn less than 50 percent of the state’s median income ($44,912 for a family of four) obtain grant money to help pay their heating bills.

How to apply Qualifying families must apply for assistance at the local service provider in their area. Funding is limited and is administered on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested households should contact their local service provider by calling (800) 657-3710 or visiting the Energy Assistance section of the Commerce Department’s website (mn.gov/commerce/energy).

Other forms of assistance may be available through coun-

ty social service programs, community-based organizations, and nonprofit agencies. See the Stay Warm Minnesota Webpage for a list of resources.

Commerce is here to help For more information,

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By Jeanette Schmidt Get ready! Here comes that fifth season called March…will it come in like a lion or lamb; do we really have to beware of “The Ides of March”; will your favorite movie win the Academy Awards; will you give up something important for Lent?

Or will it just be spring one day and a blizzard the next. Seems like everyone I know has headed for the sun country and they’re sending beautiful Facebook pictures of the “warm” sunsets, ocean and white sands, while sipping those cute drinks with umbrellas, either from Mexico, Florida, California, arthritis free Arizona…it’s a horse apiece (to quote my husband). I think he meant any place warm would be better than here…it wouldn’t really matter where it was. Well, we’re still stuck here digging out from the latest wintry mix storm.

That little colloquialism, “it’s a horse apiece”, got me wondering where it came from and what does it mean. Turns out no one seems to know for sure where it came from, but most think it may have originated in the midwest…Wisconsin/ Minnesota (we get credit for a lot of things worse than this).

One suggestion was a dice game called “horse” played in bars in Wisconsin, when two players had each lost a turn they are said to have “a horse apiece”. It was played for beers and actually it was better to loose than win.

My grandson had never heard of

the saying but offered they used to play a game called “HORSE” when shooting baskets. I can remember that game….you got an “H” after missing a basket that someone else had made until the word horse was finally spelled out (or something like that). Interesting but somehow I don’t think this saying comes from that either.

It seems to mean “more or less equal”, “it could go either way”, “it’s undecided”, or it’s just another way of saying “six of one, half a dozen of the other”. I really don’t think anyone under age 40 has ever heard of it and then only if they have parents over 65 years.

But I digress…even if March does drive us crazy with the weather, the seed catalogues still keep pouring in, giving us hope that spring will come. So, I might as well sit back, put an umbrella in my cup of coffee and enjoy those Facebook pictures. Maybe even order some seeds from one of the catalogues.

I think “it’s a horse apiece”, which catalogue I choose.

Oh…and we can’t forget Happy Birthday wishes to George! This Cherry Almond Scone recipe is just perfect with your cup of coffee. (Do you really think he actually cut down that cherry tree)? But then that’s another story.

Journal Writing Project:

Camera obscura

Camera is latin for room, and obscura is latin for dark.(cameraobscura.co.uk, 2014) Basically it’s where an outside image is projected into a room upside down. It’s actually something very simple and easy to make. You could make one in your own home if you’d like. I made one in ​Sara Vettlesonthe school for Trutza a project, and it was really cool to see come together. All you need is a room with a single window. You just need to cover the window com-

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pletely up with cardboard or something thick so no light can show through. After you do this poke a small hole in the middle and then the outside image world be projected into the room.

The following information comes from cameraobscura.co.uk, 2014 The camera obscura is actually thought to have possibly been used by caveman; this information is based off drawings found some caves. It wasn’t until the 10th century it was used by the arabian scholar ali, to demonstrate how light travels in a straight line. Then in the 13th century it was used by astronomers to view the sun.

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Cherry Almond Scone

•1 cup dried cherries •1 cup boiling water •3 cups all-purpose flour •½ cup sugar •2 ½ teaspoons baking powder •½ teaspoon baking soda •½ teaspoon salt •½ cup cold butter •½ cup plain yogurt •¾ cup half & half •½ teaspoon almond extract Pour boiling water over cherries and soak for 10 minutes; drain and set aside. In large bowl combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and soda. Cut in cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl combine yogurt, half & half, and almond extract. Add to flour mixture; stir until combined. Fold in cherries. Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface and knead 8 times; pat into 9” circle on greased baking pan; sprinkle with 1 Tbs. sugar; cut into 8 wedges; separate wedges 1” to bake.

400 degree oven - bake 20-25 minutes – 8 large scones

Later in the 16th century it was used as an aid for artists. Now in the 20th century it has become much more available, advanced, and popular. It is even a tourist attraction in some parts of the world. It is a fun little science concept that is beautiful and simple. It made a big debut in the National Geographic, in this high quality beautiful photograph taken by Abelardo Morell.

It was taken in his classroom in Boston.

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

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LANESBORO, MN. – Calling all visual artists in 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional media!

Lanesboro Arts is inviting artists to submit an application for inclusion in the upcoming ‘Open Road’ exhibit, a juried group show which will run June 6 – August 9, 2015. Artists working in all visual arts 2D and 3D mediums are welcome to apply.

Deadline for entries is April 14, 2015. Each artist may submit 1-5 entries to be considered for the exhibit, with each entry featuring or having something to do with ‘Open Road’... for instance, think about a road trip, what you would find on a road trip, or the transportation methods you might take, such as bicycle, automobile or motorcycle.

For each entry, please submit an image of the work and indicate the title, medium, dimension and retail price; include artist name, address, phone, email and website. Email this information to gallery@lanesboroarts. org with ‘Open Road entry’ in the subject line, or call Robbie Brokken at (507) 467-2446 for

more details and information.

Application can also be mailed via the postal service (in this case please send a CD and written list with the above information) to Lanesboro Arts, PO Box 152, Lanesboro, MN 55949.

Artists will be notified of acceptance by April 24. If accepted for the ‘Open Road’ exhibit, artwork must be delivered to Lanesboro Arts by 4 p.m. on Monday, June 1; title and artist name must be identified on the back of the work and be framed with hanging wire (for 2D artwork). Participating artists are invited to be present at the opening reception on Saturday, June 6 from 6-8 p.m.

Following the exhibit, work will need to be picked up from the gallery by Tuesday, August 11.

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The Lanesboro Arts galleries are handicapped accessible and are located at 103 Parkway Ave. N. in Lanesboro, Minn.

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Its mission is to serve as a regional catalyst for artistic excellence and educational development in providing diverse art experiences for people of all ages.

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March is Minnesota Food Share Month The effects of hunger for an individual or family can range from poor health and slowed recovery from injury or illness to poor performance at school or work. During 2014, Semcac Food Shelves in Rushford, Preston, Caledonia, and Kasson assisted over 1,482 households with supplemental or emergency food.

In March, the annual statewide FoodShare campaign promotes the collection of food and funds to stock the state’s

food shelves. As an official participant in the Minnesota FoodShare campaign, Semcac’s Food Shelves will receive a percentage of the undesignated statewide FoodShare funds. The allocation depends on the amount of food and money raised locally during March and on the number of people served during the remainder of the year.

Semcac is asking local service clubs and organizations, businesses, churches, and individuals to help raise food and

funds. During March, please bring donated funds, food, and personal care items to your local Food Shelf from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesdays or Thursdays. Donations must be received by March 30 in order for Semcac Food Shelves to receive the incentives from the Minnesota FoodShare campaign. Please write MFS on memo line of your check and indicate which food shelf.

Thanks for your support!

Become a hero by giving blood during Red Cross Month During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross reminds eligible blood donors that it doesn’t take a cape or superpowers to be a hero. By donating blood, donors can become a hero for patients in need.

Red Cross Month is dedicated to the everyday heroes who support the Red Cross mission by giving blood, volunteering their

time, learning lifesaving skills or making a financial contribution.

The need for blood is constant. The Red Cross depends on blood donor heroes in communities across the nation to collect enough blood to meet the needs of patients at approximately 2,600 hospitals nationwide.

Donors with all blood types are needed, particularly those with types O negative, A negative and

Free radon and nitrate testing Radon gas is found in over half of Fillmore County homes.

Radon causes lung cancer. Testing your home for radon is easy, inexpensive, and quick. To get a free radon kit you can attend the pick-up site below or download and submit a request form on Fillmore County Public Health website at http://www.co.fillmore. mn.us/community-services/publichealth/175-public-health-forms.

Another environmental issue that can affect Fillmore County residents is the nitrate level

found in their private drinking water wells. High nitrate levels are linked to causing Blue Baby Syndrome in infants.

High nitrate levels may indicate other problems with well water such as having an increased risk for drinking harmful bacteria.

To have your water tested for nitrates, bring one cup of well water in a clean glass jar or plastic container, to one of the clinics listed below. Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) staff will be onsite to conduct

B negative.

To learn more about donating blood and to schedule an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-7332767).

Spring Valley March 5, 2015: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Community Center, 200 S. Broadway. nitrate testing and results will be provided in minutes. SWCD staff will also have bacteria testing kits for $25 that you can purchase and take home to use.

Wednesday, March 4, 2015, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Marzolf Implement Company, 1221 South Section Avenue/ HWY 63, Spring Valley, Minn.

55975 For radon testing and mitigation information call FCPH at (507) 765-3898. Call SWCD at (507) 765-3878 Extension 3 for info about nitrate and bacteria testing in water.

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POET General Manager makes voice heard in Washington PRESTON, MN – Chris Hanson, General Manager of POET Biorefining – Preston, traveled to Washington, D.C. February 3-5 to meet with Congressional officials and highlight the important role ethanol plays in reducing our dependence on foreign oil and revitalizing the American economy.

Hanson joined Growth Energy members, including CEO Tom Buis, for a series of bipartisan meetings on Capitol Hill. Discussion focused on the current state of the industry and stressed the importance of protecting the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and increasing market access for E15.

“America’s energy independence, economic prosperity and communities like ours are moving forward thanks to the renewable fuels industry. Policies like the Renewable Fuel Standard have helped bolster this progress which is why it is critical Congress keep the RFS intact,” said Hanson. “I appreciated the opportunity to meet with each office to discuss what the biofuels industry means to

the people and communities in Minnesota and look forward to building upon this relationship going forward.”

During the trip, Hanson met with the offices of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Reps. John Moolenaar (MI-4), Yvette D. Clarke (NY9), Bruce Poliquin (ME-2), Tom Emmer (MN-6), Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Dave Brat (VA-7), Joseph R. Pitts (PA16), Frank Guinta (NH-1), Renee Ellmers (NC-2) and Elise Stefanik (NY-21).

About POET POET, one of the world’s largest ethanol producers, is a leader in biorefining through its efficient, vertically integrated approach to production. The 25-year-old company has a production capacity in excess of 1.6 billion gallons of ethanol and 9 billion pounds of high-protein animal feed annually from its network of 27 production facilities. POET, through its joint venture with DSM, also operates a commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plant in Emmetsburg, Iowa.

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Monday, February 23, 2015

Rushford Village waits on bridge permit; tackles zoning

By Kirsten Zoellner The City of Rushford Village continues to wait on permitting from the Army Corps of Engineers for the Tuff Lane Bridge project. Other permitting is in place, according to project engineer Brian Malm, of Bolton & Menk, but corps permission may come as late as six months to one year for the county mandated project.

Malm has been in frequent contact with the corps, but is getting little answers. “It’s on his desk is all he’ll tell me.”

Engineers don’t expect any problems securing the permit as the project will swap a derelict bridge with a series of box culverts, which is expected to improve hydraulics.

“Why they even want jurisdiction on this is beyond me, but they do,” continued Malm, referring to the unchartered waterway. “They’d probably agree that it’s of little concern, but they will not relinquish jurisdiction. There’s been a big battle with corps jurisdiction over waterways like this.”

Also discussed at the Tuesday, February 17 council meeting was utilities north of the bridge location and whether or not a guardrail would be needed. The affected utility company was consulted during the initial plan design and they will be notified again prior to excavation. Mayor Gordon Johnson suggested perhaps they may want to upgrade the utilities at the time.

While there is no guardrail on the current bridge, but rather a wood delineator of sorts, the council was in favor of a guardrail on either side of the approximately 28-foot roadway over the new box culverts. “I think we’d have to (have a guardrail). The liability that goes with it is not worth the risk,” noted Johnson.

The city also held a public hearing at the meeting to discuss further clarification of zoning ordinances. Specifically discussed

by Zoning Board members Joyce Iverson, Glen Kopperud, and Maynard Thompson was amendments to Ordinance No. 5, Zoning and Land Use Ordinance, Sections 100-800, 1100-1600, and 1700-2700. The purpose of the ordinance review is largely geared towards clarification and consistency of wordage and definitions.

Both City Attorney Tom Manion and The League of Minnesota Cities have assisted in the process.

Portions of Section 1508, regarding Conditional Use Per-

mits, regarding site and location requirements, were of particular concern. “It it’s unclear to this group, it’s going to be unclear to others,” cautioned Zoning Board member Kopperud.

Another area of concern was Section 1701, regarding the administrative official (Planning and Zoning Administrator).

Zoning Board member Iverson suggested a step-by-step policy, noting the process of issuance, to ensure permits are dealt with within the 60-day rule. According to Iverson’s description, the 60-day rule refers to when a permit is neither approved nor denied within 60-days. In that case, it is approved by default. However, it was noted that some extenuating circumstances can arise in some instances. “Communication is the key,” added councilor Dennis Overland.

The Zoning Board will continue to update the ordinances.

Another public hearing is scheduled for March 17.

In other news, the city has officially approved the naming of a minimum maintenance road which serves an area of state forest land. Department of Natural Resources Forestry Officer Jim Edgar was present to discuss the road, which sits north of Tower Ridge Road, east of Highway 16 and west of Highway 43. The road serves as an entry point to the Rushford Sand Barrens Scientific and Natural Area.

If designated as a road, Edgar noted some money may be budgeted for maintenance. Additionally, should an emergency be called to the area, responders can pinpoint the location if the roadway is named. While many roads within the county have been given 911 coded names, it was noted that minimum maintenance roads had often been named for the former property owner. Being a dead end, the road is a “lane”. After some discussion, it was Zoning Administrator Jon Pettit suggested the road be designated Crib Lane, due to a number of old corn cribs adjacent to it.

The name was approved unanimously by Johnson and councilors Overland, Hamilton Peterson, and Chad Rasmussen. Councilor Todd Baker was absent.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Tuesday, March 3, at 7 p.m., at the Village Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

Bolton & Menk Engineer Brian Malm, pictured at right, speaks with the Rushford Village Council and Zoning Administrator Jon Pettit, at left, regarding updates on the Tuff Lane Bridge project which remains at a standstill.

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Math test scores increase for Houston MNVA students

By Angie Rodenburg The Houston School Board held a meeting on Feb. 17.

The meeting began with the acceptance of the resignation from HHS driver class training instructor Susan Ferries. Ferries expressed in her letter of resignation the desire to serve in “some capacity”, but desired for her classroom training to come to an end.

Superintendent Krin Abraham indicated that there will likely be quick turnover, as there has already been a qualified individual show interest, but Abraham didn’t go into more specifics.

MNVA MS Assistant Principal Jon Baietto, along with math teacher Alicia Katka joined the meeting via video conference to give a report on growth in the middle school mathematics department.

Katka began with the observations that led her and the other math teachers to make changes in their department.

“We’ve noticed that a handful of our students were taking multiple attempts to master lessons without retaining information,” she began. “We had a lot of students that were falling behind.

Within the online lessons, they didn’t break the concept apart as

much as the student needed.”

The mathematics department increased their teaching from one hour per week to daily sessions that lasted roughly a half hour. They also structured these sessions so that once the teaching portion ended, teachers were available to help students with any concepts that they didn’t fully grasp.

They also worked to incorporate math vocabulary into the lesson, to strengthen the understanding of math verbiage.

These changes seemed to work as students saw testing percentage increase by 20 percent, with eighth graders seeing the greatest improvement.

To grow this number more, a peer tutoring program was developed, as many students were eager to tutor their peers and work together to increase their understanding. “We had an overwhelmingly positive response from both parents and students,” said Katka, concerning the changes made.

“I want to thank Alicia and the whole team for all of the work that they have done,” added Baietto. School board members agreed and thanked the teachers for their work. “We knew that math was the area that needed the most (attention),”

added Abraham. “It’s looking like we’re in the right motion.”

The board also began to look at superintendent evaluations for Abraham. Abraham has been superintendent since July of 2014. The board discussed the need for specific goals that Abraham could be evaluated on, but no goals were decided on at the meeting.

“I don’t want anyone to think that I haven’t been working towards goals,” clarified Abraham. She cited that she has accomplished many goals she has set out for herself, but agrees with the need to serve the board and accomplish goals that they set out for her as well.

Instead of creating arbitrary goals for Abraham to begin work on, the board decided to wait until a later time to assign goals to Abraham.

The council continued the discussion from previous meetings about merging the MNVA and Houston school calendars together, to simplify dates. After brief discussion, the council agreed on the proposed calendar that eliminated a number of complexities.

The next regularly scheduled board meeting will be on Tuesday, March 3 at 6 p.m. at the Houston High School Library.

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She grew up on a dairy farm north of Cresco, Iowa. Never living too far from that farm, she married a dairy farmer from south of Harmony.

Together John and Ellen were fortunate to raise four children on their own Harmony area farm.

During these years Ellen filled many roles in 4-H, church, and local government. The kids have grown and moved, but not too far away.

John and Ellen are now enjoying their new roles as grandparents of a one-year old girl. In her free time, Ellen enjoys gardening, cooking and baking, movies, visiting her mom and going to the gym with John.

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Joint meeting explores ways to improve Harmony

By Jade Sexton How do we make Harmony a better place to live? How do we bring new people into the community and the schools? The Harmony City Council, Fillmore Central School Board, and Harmony EDA (Economic Development Authority) met in a joint meeting on February 18 to find answers to these questions, as well as discuss common goals.

Fillmore Central Superintendent Richard Keith shared some of what the school has been working on this past year, including facility and technology updates in both Harmony and Preston.

Last year, the main gym floor at the high school was replaced.

There has been a complete replacement of the HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) system, sprinklers, new doors, and a new electronic sign in front of the school. Last summer new infrastructure was installed for computer access in the entire district. The stage gym has had a lot of work done to it recently, including painted walls and ceiling, enlarging the opening for the sound booth, and getting the curtains cleaned.

According to Keith, this summer they will be remodeling the restrooms at the high school and

replacing windows. They will also be replacing the HVAC at the elementary school and renovating some of the classrooms to accommodate growing numbers.

Mayor Steve Donney spoke of some of the things the city has been working on. He mentioned the new well that is currently being drilled, and the recent 1st Avenue project. He mentioned the Harmony Community Foundation, which has done several projects for the school and community, and given grants for the arts department.

Chris Skaalen, EDA President, said he had heard Harmony was one of the first cities in rural

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Minnesota to fully utilize their TIF districts. The TIF districts have allowed the EDA to do a lot of projects they wouldn’t have been able to do otherwise, such as Heritage Grove.

The Industrial Park has expanded a lot in the last few years. The EDA has established a revolving loan fund for local businesses, as well as commercial rehab loans.

There is a new housing incentive program in which residents can qualify for up to $12,000 to construct a new home.

Skaalen said they did a demographic study on Harmony and found it has the lowest per capita income and the oldest population.

“It’s obvious we need to attract more young families to town,”

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said Skaalen. He added they are losing families to other towns, and it’s partly due to housing issues.

The housing incentive program may take a few years to come to fruition, but is one way to provide more homes for families.

The EDA called for this meeting because they felt there was a lot of things the school board needed to be involved in as well.

“I think the city and school work very well together,” said Skaalen.

“There’s a lot of cooperation, and we share a lot of a common ideals.”

Chamber of Commerce Director Becky Hoff introduced herself as well. She spoke of some of the things the Chamber is in See HARMONY Page 28 

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season. One Trojan objective, to win the TRC-East, has been accomplished. In yet another huge basketball game, Class A #1 R-P (23-1) hosted Class AA #3 Caledonia (20-3). Like the first meeting, won 65-60 by the Trojans, it was another spirited affair in front of another jampacked crowd. The Warriors led early, getting some momentum from a Gavin Schroeder dunk.

R-P came back to lead by three (23-20) at the half. Both squads

held leads in the second half in a primarily two-possession (or less) game. In the end, the Trojans, who struggled a bit from deep (6-20), hit some timely shots and made some timely plays. They nudged ahead 52-47 with 1:28 left. With R-P up six (55-49) in the final 35 ticks, Caledonia was called for illegal screen on offense.

Their coach, Josh Diersen, got a frustration technical foul. The sequence was the coup-de-grace.

R-P made their throws, 16 of 21 for the game (76.2%), and dribbled out a 58-49 victory (the nine-point lead being the game’s

largest). Four Trojans hit double figures, Charlie Krambeer (14 pts, 7-7 FT’s, 6 assists), Kyler Paulson (12 pts, 4-6 FG’s, 4-6 FT’s, 7 rebs), Cole Kingsley (12 pts, 6 rebs), and Alex Vix (10 pts, 3-9 three’s). The win clinched the TRC-East title, R-P’s third (at least shared) conference crown in as many years. The Trojans then downed Cotter. The final score was a ‘whoa’, 51-41, but R-P led 40-11 at halftime. Jacob Merchlewitz had 16 points (6-9 FG’s, 3-5 three’s) while Paulson chipped in 9 (pts) and 8 (rebs).

It left R-P perfect (17-0) in TRC action, near perfect (25-1) to complete the regular season; on a 21-game winning streak. The Trojans will head to the postseason as 1A East’s top-seed and will host #9 Hope Lutheran. On the year, R-P players scored in double figures 75 times (almost three per game). Only once did a player hit for 20-plus (Krambeer, season-opener versus L-A). R-P’s top five seniors/scorers, Krambeer (13.5), Vix (10.3), Merchlewitz (8.6), Kingsley (8.3), and Paulson (7.2) all average over 7.0 PPG.

Burro Girls Run Streak to Five…Haug Tops 1,000

The last time a Lanesboro girls b-ball team one more than three straight games, current senior Bailey Gartner was a freshman.

Current coach Kelly McMillen was an assistant. The 2011-2012 team won four straight. The last time a Burros girls team won five in a row was early 2009. This year’s group took a nice trip down ‘it’s been awhile’ lane. Courtesy of a trio of wins the week of Monday, February 9, they are now winners of five straight. It puts them in good company.

Of the FCJ covered teams, only R-P’s boys (21-plus), Chatfield girls (15), and FC’s girls (5) have

posted equivalent or better streaks this season. Lanesboro also has a new 1,000-point scorer and they are over five-hundred for the first time since December. They first ground out a victory over Hope Lutheran 40-32. Seniors Gartner (17 pts, 5-6 FT’s) and Olivia Haug (11 pts, 16 rebs) led the way. They then fought past Mabel-Canton 44-38. Haug (20 pts, 7-10 FG’s, 6-9 FT’s) and Gartner (12 pts, 5 rebs) again did the big damage. The Cougars got a double-double out of Coranda Vickerman (17 pts, 10 rebs, 4 assists, 4 stls). Lanesboro then travelled to LeRoy, with Haug, a 6’0” senior, sitting seven points shy of 1,000. It took the strong center four cracks from the charity stripe to get that last point to prep immortality. The milestone finally fell. She got a kiss from Justin Bieber (in a picture). The Burros downed the Cards 53-40.

Sophomore PG Cassidy Ruud (13 pts, 3-6 three’s, 6 rebs) was the leading scorer. Haug (12 pts, 19 rebs) notched her sixth double-double in row (15th on the season). Gartner chipped in 11. It leaves the Burros at 13-12 overall, 12-7 in the SEC East (2nd place behind SG). A season ago, a lot of the same girls were part of an 8-19 squad that had a pair of six game losing streaks.

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By two very different styles, Fillmore Central’s boys notched a pair of wins. They got highly offensive, then fought for every point. Versus Lyle/Pacelli, the squads, just ahead of NBA AllStar weekend, went all NBA AllStar game. They played lots of offense and less of that other thing. FC posted a decade-best in points. The Athletics scored a See SPORTS Page 25 

R-P’s Brianna Koop (#20) does what she does and powers her way to the basket past Mabel-Canton’s Lexi Thorson. Koop scored 25 as R-P beat M-C. The sophomore has sixteen 20-point games this season and averages 22 points per contest.

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season second best. The Falcons grabbed the 94-86 victory. FC got career-highs out of senior Nick Mensink (32 pts, 13-16 FG’s, 5-6 FT’s 5 rebs, 6 assists) and 6’5” sophomore Drew Tienter (20 pts, 10-10 FG’s, 6 rebs). Trace Tollefson had the tough double-double (13 pts, 10 assists) while Bryce Whitehill also scored (a careerbest) 13. L/P also had four in double figures led by Jordan Hart (27) and Noah Jiskra (21). FC was 38 of 62 from the field (61%) with 29 assists, both season highs.

L/P shot just under 50% (31-63) while making 18-25 free throws.

The Falcons then turned around and toughed out their second conference victory over La Crescent 47-45. Mensink (14 pts) was the only FC player in double figures. The Falcons won it at the charity stripe, making 15-25 to LC’s 8-20. After a 3-11 start to the season, FC ends winning 8 of 12. At 11-15 overall (5-12 TRC), they are 1A East’s 4-seed and will host 5-seed Houston. The Falcons beat the ‘Canes 73-58 in November.

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Only Chatfield, courtesy of a win over Goodhue, made it past the first night of team wrestling sections. The defending state champs, seeded 4th, fell to top seed K-W 40-21 in a 1A semifinal. Five of the Knights’ eight wins were by pin. Five of Chatfield’s six wins came by decision. K-W then fell 27-26 to Z-M in the Section title match.

GMLOKS lost in the 1AA quarterfinals to PEM. Neither LARP nor FCLMC made it to the quarterfinals. Chatfield finishes at 19-10, GMLOKS 9-3, LARP 9-13, and FCLMC 2-14. Houston boys b-ball downed L-O to finish the regular season winning 8 of 11. They take second place

in the SEC East at 13-7, 15-10.

Seeded fifth, they face FC in the 1A East quarters. Lanesboro’s boys beat Hope Lutheran to post a season-high four-game winning streak. Kingsland’s Jacob Rindels scored a season-high 27 points in a loss to PEM. The Burros (1010, 11-15) are seeded 6th and will play at the 3-seed Knights (7-11, 12-14). M-C’s Donnie Lind had two double-doubles on the week including a career-high 32 points in a win over G-E. The Cougars (8-12, 10-16) are seeded 8th (fell to 9-seed Hope Lutheran). Chatfield’s boys beat PEM to notch their fifth win in six tries. After a 5-8 start, they finish the year 8-4 (10-8 TRC, 13-12 overall).

Seeded fourth, they’ll host 5-seed PEM in the 1AA East quarters.

The Gopher girls lost a tough ranked-versus-ranked contest to PEM 46-43. Chatfield had the ball late with a chance to goahead but couldn’t convert. They led 29-21 at halftime, but scored 14 second half points. They rebounded by beating St. Charles.

Chatfield is now 14-3 in the TRC, 21-3 overall (ranked #7).

Brianna Koop had 25 (pts) and 15 (rebs) as R-P’s girls downed M-C. Coranda Vickerman had 15 (pts), 10 (rebs), 5 (assists), and 6 (blks). Koop then had 23 (pts) and 9 (rebs) in a narrow loss to Cotter. The sophomore will go over 900 career points imminently. Morgan Malley hit a season-high six three’s and scored a season-high 25 points as FC’s girls rolled Houston. The Falcon girls, without Malley, beat La Crescent, improving their records to 8-7, 15-9. Houston got double-doubles 11 and 12 on the year from Kelly Jerviss in a loss to SG (25 pts, 11 rebs), a win over G-E (20 pts, 16 rebs).

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rebs) #1 R-P 70, Houston 44 (R-P: C. Krambeer 14 pts (4-9 three’s); Noah Carlson/J. Merchlewitz 10 pts; C. Kingsley 8 pts, 4 assists, 6 stls. H: Jeremiah Johnson 12 pts (6-8 FG’s), 7 rebs; Trevor Lundberg 9 pts, 8 rebs; Micah Schutte 9 pts) Lanesboro 68, HL 30 (L: Zach Voeltz 15 pts (5-9 three’s), 6 stls, C. Schwictenberg 13 pts; Marcus Mulvihilll 11 pts, 7 rebs) 2-10 L-A 74, Lanesboro 45 (L: C. Schwichtenberg 18 pts (4-9 three’s); Liam Dorn 13 pts, 8 rebs) PEM 48, Chatfield 62 (C: Christian Bance 15 pts (4-6 FG’s, 4-4 FT’s); Carter Duxbury 13 pts (6-8 FG’s), 7 rebs; Parker Fossum 13 pts (5-7 FG’s)) 2-12 L-O 58, Houston 77 (H: Austin Peplinski 19 pts (4-5 FT’s), 7 rebs, 4 stls; T. Lundberg 19 pts (7-11 FG’s); M. Schutte 14 pts) D-E 66, Kingsland 55 (K: Quinn Larson 16 pts (3-5 three’s); J. Rindels 12 pts, 9 rebs, 4 stls; Isiah Bubany 10 pts) Randolph 70, Lanesboro 66 (L: C. Schwichtenberg 21 pts; L. Dorn 16 pts, 13 rebs; Collin Scott 10 pts, 5 assists; M. Mulvihill 10 pts, 7 rebs. Burros led 64-62 in final two minutes. Rockets finished on 8-2 run.)

G-E 62, M-C 67 (M-C: D. Lind 32 pts (14-22 FG’s), 14 rebs; Wesley Richert 18 pts (6-10 three’s)) 2-13 Chatfield 57, SC 68 (C: Ethan Woltz 15 pts (5-8 FG’s), 7 rebs; C. Bance 14 pts (4-10 three’s); P. Fossum 11 pts, 8 rebs) Kingsland 54, PEM 67 (K: J. Rindels 27 pts (10-18 FG’s, 6-10 FT’s))

Wrestling (Team Sections)

2-12 #5 Goodhue 15, #4 Chatfield 52 (Wildcats FF’ed four weights.

Maleek Hussein (113), Jake Mandt (132), & Jacob Bleess (195) won by pin; Ryan Meeker (145; 11-3)

by MD; Ethan Wright (170; 5-3) & Ian Morrison (220; 3-0) by D. A 1A quarterfinal dual) #11 FCLMC 22, #6 Lake City 56 (Wolves FF’ed six weights, won one FF. Korby Koch (132), Sam Bahl (145) won by pin; Treyten Chiglo (106; 9-1) by MD. A 1A wrestle-in dual) #12 Cannon Falls 28, #5 GMLOKS 48 (Bulldogs lost two FF’s, won six FF’s. Blake Benson (285) won by pin; Brenn Olson (120; 10-5) and Christopher Bain (182; 8-6) by D. A 1AA wrestle-

in dual); #5 GMLOKS 30, #4 PEM 43 (Bulldogs-South FF’ed two weights. PEM started up 34-5. C. Bain (170), Sam Roe (182), & B. Benson (220) won by pin; Br. Olson (120) by TF; Wyatt Richardson (195; 8-0) by MD; Parker Hale (152; 8-3) by D. A 1AA quarterfinal dual) #9 LARP 27, #8 WEM/JWP 45 (Match saw ties at 6, 12, 18, and 24. Screamin’ Eagles recorded just one win over the final five weights. Xavier Riser (113), Justin Mueller (132), Sam Riebel (138), & McCoy Tekautz (160) won by pin; Andrew Knapczyk (195; 3-2) by D. A 1AA wrestle-in dual) 2-14 #4 Chatfield 21, #1 K-W 40 (Knights started up 21-3 and 30-12. J. Bleess (195) won by pin; Jared Goldsmith (120; 6-3), J. Mandt (138; 7-3), R. Meeker (145; 10-4), Hank Friederichs (152; 10-3), & I. Morrison (220; 11-7) by D)

Lee Dyreson participated in the All-State Concert Band

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2-9 2-9 Houston 24, FC 71 (FC: M. M-C 50, #6 in A Spring Grove Malley 25 pts (6-9 three’s), 3 stls; 81 (M-C: D. Lind 17 pts, 10 Sammi Bakke 10 pts. H: K. Jerviss 10 pts, 9 rebs) M-C 44, R-P 75 (R-P: B. Koop Olivia Haug 25 pts (10-17 FG’s, 5-6 FT’s), 15 Lanesboro Basketball rebs, 4 assists; Ashley Agrimson 14 pts, 7 rebs, 5 stls; Mikayla Crawford 9 pts, 6 assists, 9 stls. M-C: C. Vickerman 15 pts, 10 rebs, 5 assists, 6 blks) 2-10 #2 in AA Chatfield 43, #7 in AA PEM 46 (C: Sydney Gould 10 pts; Kirsten Keefe/Megan LaPlante 9 pts) Spring Grove 72, Houston 51 (H: K. Jerviss 25 pts (11-14 FG’s), 11 rebs, 5 stls) 2-13 St. Charles 44, Chatfield 58 (C: S. Gould 14 pts (7-10 FG’s); Maddie Talamantes 10 pts, 5 rebs) FC 38, LC 28 (FC: Kendyl Lanesboro senior Olivia Haug recently scored her 1,000th career point. The Bennett 11 pts, 7 rebs; Kenzie 6’0” center leads her team by averaging a double-double a contest (15.8 PPG, 13 RPG). The Burros, courtesy of a five-game winning streak, are 13-12.

Broadwater 10 pts) They will take second in the SEC East.

M-C 28, #10 in A L/P 64 Photo by Paul Trende (M-C: Courtney Graves 12 pts, 8 Brought to you by: rebs. Cougars are 8-10, 8-16) Houston 62, G-E 41 (H: K. Lanesboro bp Food Shop Jerviss 20 pts, 16 rebs; Alyssa Rostad 9 pts, 7 rebs. ‘Canes are 5-14, 100 Sheridan St. on Highway 16 West, Lanesboro 6-18) (507) 467-2121 #7 in AA PEM 75, Kingsland 37 (K: Kailey Link 12 pts, 8 rebs.

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Knights are 3-13, 5-18) R-P 65, Cotter 69 (R-P: B. Koop 23 pts (8-13 FG’s), 9 rebs; Brooke Johnson 14 pts, 6 rebs, 5 assists. R-P is 5-10, 11-10)

On Friday and Saturday, February 13 and 14, 2015, three hundred of the finest high school band and orchestra musicians met at the annual Minnesota Music Educators Association AllState Mid-Winter Clinic at the Hilton Hotel in Downtown Minneapolis. Among these elite performers were Fillmore Central contrabass clarinet player Lee Dyreson. Lee is the son of Jeff and Kirstin Dyreson of Preston.

Mr. Dyreson earned the right to participate in the All-State Concert Band as a result of a stringent audition process held throughout the state this past March. This was Lee’s first appearance in the All-State groups. Minnesota high school musicians are only offered two opportunities to audition for these groups at the end of their sophomore and junior years. It is the highest honor that a high school musician can receive in the state of Minnesota.

The All-State Jazz band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Orchestra rehearsed as full ensembles and in sectionals for approximately six hours per day during their two day experience. There was a week-long camp held this past August for all of the All-State ensembles. The February All-State experience culminated with a special performance at prestigious Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. Each group received standing ovations and rave revues for their outstanding achievements!

Special thanks to the Fillmore Central School District #2198 for their financial assistance in helping to provide this wonderful opportunity for these talented young people!

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Monday, February 23, 2015

Chatfield Library active at 100

By Barb Jeffers As the Chatfield Public Library celebrates 100 years in existence it is seeing more activity than ever before. What began as a Public Rest Room in 1910 complete with a stove, tables, chairs, a rug, and public facilities for use by townspeople and rural residents soon began to grow.

Books were brought in for the people’s enjoyment and in 1911 the Commercial Club of Chatfield saw the necessity for a library which would be used along with the Rest Room.

Through many residents’ hard work and generosity, a $6,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie, and municipal funds, the library opened in its current building on February 15, 1915. One hundred years later to the day the Chatfield Public Library held an open house to mark the occasion.

With small and large donations, the library has continued to expand and improve over the years. Chatfield residents Alice and Andrew Groen were big supporters of the library and after Andrew’s death Alice gave three large anonymous donations to the library in the 1990s, which made upgrades possible and eventually funded an addition to the original building in 1997.

Another resident, Alice Manahan, left a sizeable donation which was used to begin an endowment

fund for further improvements to the library. These are only a few of the many charitable people who have financially supported the Chatfield Public Library over its many years of existence.

Chatfield Public Library Director Monica Erickson notes that now days there is much more to the library than checking out books, as there are also movies, magazines, e-books, and so much more offered.

It is also “a gathering place” says Erickson. The Sassy Quilters meet at the library twice per month and the meeting room downstairs is also used by other groups.

Erickson states that the library is “getting called on to perform more and more services that people can’t get anywhere else”, such as an elderly person who wants to stop a magazine subscription and does not know how or when a patron purchases a new electronic device and needs some guidance on how to operate it.

Part of the library’s mission is “to provide individualized, personalized attention”, says Erickson and adds “because we are a smaller library we can do that.”

The open house drew a crowd who came to show their appreciation for the library and the historic building that houses it.

Erickson and others dressed in clothing reminiscent of 1915, with The Honorable Joe Chase

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portraying Andrew Carnegie.

All in attendance enjoyed the sounds of musicians Brian Archer, Lynn Harstad, Joan Verdegan, Randy Wilson, Susan Gossman, Curt Peterson, and Valerie Wilson.

One particular song to warm hearts in February was “In the Good Old Summertime” and several people took the opportunity to dance to the music.

During the open house Chatfield Mayor Russell Smith declared 2015 the “Year of the Library” in Chatfield. Erickson said “what an honor to have Mayor Smith proclaim this the ‘Year of the Library’ in recognition of its long history as a treasured resource that the proclamation says ‘continues to make our city a better place to live’. All who have supported the library in some way deserve to feel proud of this acknowledgement.”

Also announced was the first book in the “Chatfield Reads” program where everyone in town is encouraged to read the same book. The book, entitled Cartographer of No Man’s Land, was written by author P.S. Duffy of Rochester, Minn.

The author came to the open house to discuss the book and plans have been made for her to return on May 21, 2015 to discuss the book in further detail and answer questions from those in attendance. According to Erickson, the book is set in the same time period as when the library Monica Erickson, Director of the Chatfield Public Library, stands was built and opened. with Judge Joe Chase, who was portraying Andrew Carnegie, during the open house on February 15, 2015.

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The majority of people are now using the internet for some sort of use. If you have never tried placing an advertisement on-line, you could be missing out on this large market. On-line ads can provide so much more information to a user because the user can click on the ad and be taken to your website or social media page where you can include so much more. On-line advertising can be overwhelming. Where do you start? If you have a website, maybe you tried Google AdWords. You basically pay to have your website show up in search results when a user types in a certain word. Facebook ads have proved to be quite effective. You set a budget to either promote your business page or boost a post. You can choose a wide or narrow demographic, such as state, city, male or female, ages, and even interests. Your ad will appear to those users you targeted, and that’s all you pay for. Another option would be to contact another business that you are affiliated with and ask to have them put a link or ad on their website in exchange for you doing the same on your site, or for a fee. Newspapers may also offer a discount for on-line advertising when you place a traditional ad in the paper. You can also request to just have the on-line ad. So if you haven’t changed your marketing behavior in a while, I would encourage you to check into this.

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Those attending were treated to a variety of snacks, cake, and punch, although the 100 candles on the cake proved to be too many as the smoke alarm was set off, but the situation was handled quickly and the program moved forward.

Guests were also welcomed to take a souvenir pin made by a group of ladies from a church in Rochester, Minn. The pins have red and clear beads with a “100” charm in between them.

Also, the Friends of the Chatfield Library compiled a commemorative booklet detailing the library’s history.

Erickson approximates over 140 attended the event and says she “couldn’t stop grinning” because

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charge of each year, including the 4th of July celebrations, Easter egg hunt, Breakfast with Santa, and many others. They also run the Visitor’s Center and work on marketing for tourism. They have created their own guidebook for tourism in Harmony. Hoff also mentioned the community garden project she is working on through her job at the Harmony Public Library.

Daycare Lack of daycare was one of the most common complaints in the survey. There are not very many in-home daycares in Harmony anymore, and those few are full.

The daycare at the elementary school in Preston has been growing since it opened approximately ten years ago. At that time they had one room, and there are now five. “We’re over full now,” said Community Ed. Director Angi Kaase. “It’s a good problem to have, but space is always an issue.”

It took several years before the daycare managed to break even and become self-sufficient. The district stuck with it because they felt it would help keep people in the community and even draw more kids in. The preschool is located down the hall, so it’s a very convenient location.

When asked about having a second site in Harmony, Kaase said space would be the biggest concern. Wherever they decided to put it, there would be codes and regulations that would need to be adhered to. Mayor Donney asked about the Lutheran Church next to the high school, and Kaase said they would have to do a lot of remodeling to make things accessible for little kids.

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of how happy she was to see all of the people who attended.

Linda Boisjolie and Sherry Boisjolie of Chatfield were enjoying the old books and paperwork that were being displayed. Linda said “it intrigues us to look at something old” and Sherry stated “you very seldom get to see this type of stuff”, so the two were taking the opportunity to appreciate it all.

Also attending were Lewis and Monica Taylor of Chatfield who came to the open house because Lewis told Monica that she “needed to come and see all the impressive heart displays on the windows”, which looked similar to stained glass and Louis enjoys coming back to the library after being the custodian there years ago.

Erickson, along with librar-

ians Kay Kirtz and Christy Hyke were busy preparing for the open house and also planning other fun-filled events for the year such as a heart-bombing that took place at the library this month.

The heart-bombing, in association with the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota, encouraged everyone to come in to the Carnegie library and make a heart or create their own to bring in.

Erickson was overwhelmed by the number of hearts received.

Valleyland Kids made a very large heart envelope filled to the brim with hearts of all shapes, sizes, and colors, many of them with phrases written on them.

Erickson has “all kinds of ideas” for activities throughout the year, so watch for further details to come. Also look for a change in

the outdoor area of the library, as plans are in the works to make the outside as comfortable and useful as the inside.

According to Erickson, the idea began when someone wanted to donate a memorial bench and it has expanded into “we should make it more comfortable for seating, do something different with the landscaping” and so on. Many residents come to the library to use the wi-fi, whether in the library, in their vehicles, or in warmer months they sit on the sidewalk or grass, so having seating outdoors will be a welcome sight.

Another project that is being planned is a change to the entry way. When done, the feel of the entryway will match the rest of the building as currently “it just doesn’t have the prairie school

character” that the rest of the library does, says Erickson.

It is clear that the people of Chatfield and the staff of the Chatfield Public Library feel a deep sense of pride for their library, it’s roots, and it’s future.

Erickson describes it best when she says “we love our old building.”

Hours of the library are Monday - closed, Tuesday - 10 a.m.

- 6 p.m., Wednesday - 10 a.m.

- 6:30 p.m., Thursday - 10 a.m.

- 8:30 p.m., Friday - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., and Sunday - closed. The phone number is (507) 867-3480. For more information visit the website at chatfieldpubliclibrary.org.

To view additional photos from the open house visit the facebook page of the Fillmore County Journal.

brought up as a potential site, but the concern was the Root River Program located in the same building. The level four program must be separate from the rest of the school. Kaase felt it would be a perfect location, but thought having the Root River Program would discourage parents from bringing their children.

Moving the Root River Program to the school would be very difficult, as it requires separation from the regular education students, and a separate entryway. A lot of remodeling would have to be done.

Council member Steve Sagen asked about potentially offering incentives for people to start daycares in Harmony. City council member Debbie Swenson suggested the possibility of putting up a facility and leasing it.

Parking at high school School board chairperson Ross Kiehne brought up the issue of parking at the high school on Main Ave. Cars on both sides of the street make it difficult to get through sometimes, and can be a safety issue. Donney said they had talked about having parking on one side only. He mentioned there is a city parking lot downtown that could be used by students, and is only a block from school.

School board member Craig Britton said the city could pass a resolution for parking, but it would have to be concurrent with MNDOT. Keith said there are some school vehicles that take up parking spaces at the school. He brought up the idea of building a storage shed/garage at the community center. They could park school vans there and possibly even share the building with the city if they have a need for it. Being able to access it from the Community

Center parking lot would save the trouble of having to plow another driveway.

DMC One of the topics brought up during discussion was the DMC (Destination Medical Center).

More and more people are coming to Rochester for medical treatments and stay for an extended period of time.

“These people have to have something to do,” said Donney.

He said they need to bring the people down here, like by bus, for instance, and give them a reason to come visit.

Julie Teslow, resident and business owner, added that DMC means more employees for Mayo Clinic and they should try to draw those employees to live in Harmony.

Marketing Skaalen asked what kind of marketing efforts the school does for new families. He wondered if there was a possibility of the EDA working together with the school on marketing. There was some discussion on a packet with information for new families that used to be distributed years ago, and creating a welcome basket for new families with coupons to businesses, newspaper subscriptions, and other items.

EDA Coordinator Chris Giesen asked Principal Heath Olstad how many new families move in each year, but Olstad said the number fluctuates a lot from year to year. When asked about open enrollment numbers, Keith said the district loses more than it gains, many to Lanesboro and Chatfield. “The biggest reason we keep them is the preschool and daycare, they are already established,” said Keith.

Job fair Another idea brought up was hosting a job/career fair to showcase what kinds of jobs are available in Harmony. Some people may not be aware of what kinds of opportunities there are, especially when graduating from college.

Giesen suggested they continue to have representatives from each group meet together and mesh some of these ideas, work together on the same goals, not duplicating efforts but sharing them.

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•Motorists need to obey all signs and signals at railroad crossings and never stop their car on railroad tracks; always keep their car behind the white lines when approaching an intersection at railroad tracks.

•Motorists and passengers should get out of the car immediately if it stalls while crossing the tracks, then call 911 or the emergency notification number located on the railroad signal equipment. If a train is coming, abandon the car. Proceed quickly toward oncoming train but away from it at a 45-degree angle, so that if the train strikes your car, you will be safe from flying debris.

•Bicyclists and pedestrians should always look both ways before crossing railroad tracks, cross only in designated areas, and never cross when gates are down. They should be aware that trains may operate any time throughout the day and night in either direction, and please know that walking on the railroad tracks is illegal.

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

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Question: In my defensive driving class recently, the instructor talked about trains and rail safety, and I thought this would be a good topic for you to inform the public about.

Thanks!

Answer: I have responded to a few of these types of crashes during my career and they can bring a lot of unnecessary misery for sure.

Collisions with trains Troy H. are mostly Christianson preventable. Car driver inattention and impatience are cited as the most common factors contributing to motor vehicle/train crashes.

I have also responded to several train vs pedestrian crashes too.

In the recent past, our partners at the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) have worked to share the following general rail safety tips with the public to make sure they are not in the way of a train: •Motorists should always stop their vehicle when crossing gates are down or lights are flashing; wait for the crossing gates to rise and lights to stop

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Eickhoff and Winslow attend Leadership Conference in Bloomington ees conducted a service project for Kids Against Hunger packing 10,800 meals for the Red Wing Area Food Shelf. The Minnesota Farm Bureau (MFB) Foundation sponsored this hunger service project with a donation of $2,500. Farm Bureau members also raised over $3,300 for Second Harvest Heartland.

Young Farmers & Ranchers Awards Discussion meet contestants competed in the preliminary rounds of the competition while at the conference. Eight semifinalists were selected and will compete in the final two rounds of competition at the MFBF Annual Meeting in November.

The eight semi-finalists are: Hugh Bergeland of Lac qui Parle County, Jenna Davis of Wright County, Amanda Durow of Dakota County, Brad Lanoue of Blue Earth County, Katie Miron of Washington/Ramsey County, Joe Sullivan of Renville County, John Verly of Lyon County and Katie Winslow of Fillmore County.

The Golden Pitch Fork Award is presented to someone who is not afraid of hard work and heavy lifting. This year’s recipient of the Golden Pitchfork Award went

to Keith and Morgan Allen of Goodhue County Farm Bureau and past MFBF YF&R Committee members. The Outstanding Friend of YF&R is presented to someone who has gone above the call of duty to assist and lead YF&R into the future. This year’s recipient was Kevin Dahlman – Wright County Farm Bureau President.

Promotion & Education kits The Promotion & Education (P&E) Committee led the Make & Take session which provided attendees with P&E kits to use for agriculture in the classroom activities in local schools and in their communities. The theme was “How Sweet it Is” and the kits contained materials about bees and honey, maple sugar, corn and sugar beets. Each kit contained educational activities and the books “The Beeman” and “Sugarbush Spring”, as well as information on the American Foundation for Agriculture resources at www.agfoundation. org and www.myamericanfarm. org.

For more information about Minnesota Farm Bureau contact your county Farm Bureau office or visit www.fbmn.org.

Conservation Stewardship Program enrollment deadline Feb. 27

offset the costs and risks of new conservation measures while providing some support for ongoing stewardship activities. Working lands eligible for CSP enrollment include cropland, pastureland, rangeland and non-industrial forestland.

“CSP helps me integrate newer conservation practices into my production,” said Darwyn Bach, a Land Stewardship Project member, crop farmer and CSP contract-holder from Boyd, Minn. “I like best that it is farmer-friendly: it’s a tool that supports farmers to make their own conservation choices that work best for their farms.”

Current CSP contract holders who joined the program in 2011 are also now eligible to renew their enrollment for an additional five years. The deadline for renewal applications is March 31. Applicants are not required to participate in the program, but those who wish to consider 2015 enrollment must submit their application by the deadline in order to continue with the enrollment process.

Payments to farmers for CSP vary depending on total acres enrolled, land classification, conservation achieved and conservation to be obtained by the end of the five-year contract.

Minnesota currently leads the nation in number of CSP contracts and in total dollars paid to farmers through the program.

Farmers can contact their local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office for applications and additional guidance.

For more information, visit the NRCS CSP webpage: http://www. nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/ mn/programs/financial/csp.

Jeff Eickhoff and Katie Winslow of Fillmore County Farm Bureau joined nearly 300 Farm Bureau members from across the state attending the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) Leadership Conference January 23-24 at Treasure Island Resort near Red Wing.

Attendees toured Red Wing Shoes, S.B. Foot Tanning Company, Syngenta Stanton Research & Development Facility, Cannon River Winery, University of Wisconsin-River Falls Dairy Learning Center & Plant, Stoney End, Pottery Museum of Red Wing and Red Wing Brewery. They also heard from featured presenters Greg Peterson of the Peterson Farm Brothers, Will Coggin of the Center for Consumer Freedom and Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap.

In addition, participants attended sessions on farm business planning, consumer engagement, organic farming, pollinators, beginning farmer programs, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Farming Today, succession planning, unmanned aerial systems and livestock.

Kids Against Hunger During the conference, attend-

The deadline for farmers to enroll in the 2015 Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is Friday, Feb. 27. While farmers may apply for a CSP contract at any time, applicants who file after the deadline will not be able to start their contracts until

2016. Recently re-authorized in the 2014 Farm Bill, CSP offers payments to farmers who maintain and expand conservation on working farmland.

For farmers who practice stewardship on working farmland, CSP can be a useful tool to help

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Recycling 101

By LaVerne C. Paulson Recycling Education Coordinator Looking back in my files, I found some information from Oberlin College in Ohio that I shared with you almost a decade ago.

I am quite sure some of these numbers have changed a bit since then, perhaps for LaVerne C. the better.

Paulson Please read these and see if there are any habits you can change just a little to reduce the amount of energy and natural resources in your daily lives. Some of these sentences are simply thoughts for you to ponder. To reduce the amount of space used in the newspaper to print this article, I am going to make paragraphs out of several sentences. Many of them will have nothing to do with each other. They are just random sentences.

Wash full loads of clothes.

Washing machines use about 15 percent of your house’s water...32-59 gallons per cycle.

Glass never wears out. It can be recycled forever. Every winter, the energy equivalent of all the oil that flows through the Alaskan pipeline in a year leaks through American windows. When a family of four takes five-minute showers daily, they will use more than 700 gallons of water every week.

That’s a three years’ supply of drinking water for one person.

Americans throw out about 85 percent of the office paper we use.

Forty percent of the pure water you use in your house is flushed down the toilet. If all the glass bottles and jars collected through recycling in the U.S. in 1994 were laid end to end, they’d reach to the moon and half way back to earth. We save seventeen trees for each ton of recycled newspaper. Americans use 100,000,000 (one hundred million) tin and steel cans every day. Recycling steel and tin cans saves 74 percent of the energy to produce them from raw materials. States with bottle deposit laws have 35-40

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percent less litter, by volume.

Every year we make enough plastic film to shrink-wrap the state of Texas. Americans throw away 44,000,000 newspapers every day. That’s the same as dumping 500,000 trees into landfills each week.

If every American household recycled just one out of every ten plastic bottles they used, we’d keep 200,000,000 pounds of plastic out of landfills every year. Each person in the United States uses two pine trees worth of paper products every year. If you landfill one aluminum can, you waste as much energy as if you’d filled the same can half full of gasoline and poured in onto the ground. One ream (500 sheets) of paper uses six percent of a tree. The 36,000,000,000 aluminum cans landfilled last year had a scrap value of more than $600,000,000. Each year Americans throw away 25,000,000,000 styrofoam cups. Laid end to end, these would encircle the earth many, many times.

Making one ton of recycled paper uses only about 60 percent of the energy needed to make a ton of new paper.

Americans throw away enough glass bottles and jars every two weeks to fill the 1,350 foot towers of the former World Trade Center. The average American spends eight full months of her or his life opening junk mail.

In 1865, an estimated 10,000 hogs roamed New York City, eating garbage. Today one out of every six trucks in New York City is a garbage truck. One dollar out of every eleven dollars you spend for food goes for packaging.

I hope you could glean a few bits of information from this so you can better appreciate the importance of recycling. You perhaps know now, why paragraphs should perhaps contain information on only one topic.

Thank you for understanding why this article was written this way.....and thank you for your efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Thirty-six billion aluminum cans buried in one year! What a waste!!!

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., FEBRUARY 24

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•VFW Bingo, 6:30pm, VFW Hall, •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-10:30am, •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, Spring Valley.

•Chatfield Brass Band rehearsal, 7pm, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Bldg., 113 E. Jessie 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* St., Rushford.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, Chatfield Elementary Band Room. New members welcome. Call (507) 867-3315 •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-6pm, 3-3:30 pm, Coffee Street Fitness, 102 515 Washington St. NW, Preston.* Coffee St., Lanesboro. Free will donations or email bcdnarv@aol.com.* •AA Class “Road’s Journey”, 8pm, 301 •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* E Franklin St., Spring Valley (a yellow 10:30-11am. Harmony Community •Lenten Services, 7pm, soup supper Center. Free will donations accepted.

6pm, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. house).* (507)288-6944 for info.* FRI., FEBRUARY 27 THURS., FEBRUARY 26 •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, •Free Senior Coffee and homemade Preston Public Library. Knitting for all Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 dessert, 9am, Clara House.* levels.* Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-4pm, SAT., FEBRUARY 28 515 Washington St NW, Preston.* Spring Valley Public Library.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, •VFW Bar Bingo, 6:30pm, Johnny 10:30-11am. Mabel Fire Hall, 325 W 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* Ringo’s, 112 S. Broadway St., Spring Prairie Ave. Free will donations accepted. •VFW Meat Raffle, 3pm, Johnny Valley.

Ringo’s, 112 S. Broadway St., Spring •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pio­neer (507)288-6944 for info.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, Valley.

Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., 10:30-11am. Harmony Community Chatfield.* •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Free will donations accepted.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more •AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Center.

(507)288-6944 for info.* Church, Mill St., Rushford.* info, (507)251-1771 or (507)765-2518.* •Story Hour, 11am, Harmony Public Library. No school, no story hour.*

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

MON., MARCH 2 •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30-11am. Mabel Fire Hall, 325 W Prairie Ave. Free will donations accepted.

(507)288-6944 for info.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Ste. 2, Preston.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 3-3:30pm, Coffee Street Fitness, 102 Coffee St., Lanesboro. Free will donations accepted. (507)288-6944 for info.* •VFW Burger night, 5-8pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

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Notice of public hearing on adoption of a state forest road map for the purpose of recording prescriptive easements for state forest roads in Fillmore County

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

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

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

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

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

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

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

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

Carrolton TOWNSHIP Carrolton Township will hold their March 4, 2015 meeting at the Town Hall at 5:30 p.m.

Luanne Storelee Clerk, Carrolton Township Publish 23,2

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to record prescriptive easements for state forest roads in County.

Minnesota Statutes, Section 89.715, Alternative Recording for State Forest Road authorizes the Commissioner to adopt a state forest road map under this section to record the department’s state forest road prescriptive easements. For purposes of this section, “state forest road map,” means the official map of state forest roads. The roads to be recorded will be to the width of the actual use, including ditches, backslopes, fills and maintained rights-of-way, unless otherwise specified in a prior easement of record.

The DNR will hold a public meeting on the proposed prescriptive easements at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at the Fillmore County Office Building, 902 Houston St, NW, Preston, Minnesota.

DNR staff will present information and receive public comments on the proposal at the meeting.

Those giving advance notice of their intention to speak at the hearing will be heard prior to any additional speakers.

Although all who wish to speak will be allotted time to do so, only those comments that are submitted in writing will be entered into the permanent record.

The proposed easements, supporting documentation and related maps are available on the DNR website at http://www. dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/easement/index. html. Documents may also be viewed at the Lewiston Area Forestry Office or DNR Central Office 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul. Questions and written comments may be directed to Jerry Bourbonnais, Road Easement Specialist, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155, (651)259-5252, Jerry.Bourbonnais@state. mn.us.

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

Eunice Biel Clerk, Bristol Township Publish 16, 23

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

MORTGAGBE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc ..

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

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

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

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $62,752.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $68,207.36 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 2, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, includi.ng attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

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

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

fountain TOWNSHIP The Annual Board of Audit for Fountain Township will be conducted following regular March meeting. The March meeting will be held on March 5, at 7:00 p.m. at the Fountain Fire Hall.

Dan Graskamp Clerk, Fountain Township Publish 23, 2

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USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 38 - 15-001105 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 9,16,23,2,9,16 FILLMORE CENTRAL ISD 2198 HVAC Upgrades Preston Elementary / Harmony HS Gym RFPT The total estimated project amount for the work is estimated at $1,500,000.00.

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

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

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

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

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

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JOURNAL 136 St. Anthony Street, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965

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EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

Spring Valley Senior Living is currently seeking Full-Time and Part-Time RN’s, LPN’s and CNA’s! All shifts available.

Every other weekend worked required.

Shift and weekend differentials offered.

To apply send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or emailhr@svseniorliving.com EOE h23,2-o ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST: Semcac, a non-profit human service agency located in Rushford, MN, is accepting applications for a full-time Accounting Specialist position. This position is responsible for collecting and preparing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, reconciling general ledger activity, cash deposit preparation and bank reconciliations. Strong attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to interpret and follow policies and procedures. AA degree plus 2 years related accounting experience. Non-profit background and familiarity with federal and state grant funding sources a plus. Application and more information available at www.semcac.org or by contacting Barb Thompson at Semcac (507) 864-8202 or barb.thompson@semcac.org. Application materials must be received by February 25, 2015.

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Stone Mill Hotel and Suites in Lanesboro, MN is seeking a manager. Preferable skill set and experience would include customer service, employee management and computer skills including social media. Please call for an application and job description (507-259-3627) or pick up at front desk. h16,23-o LOOKING FOR OFFICE HELP, parttime, computer savvy, good customer service skills, cleaning involved. Perfect intern opportunity. Seasonal position runs from June 1 to end of August. Please send resume to eaglecliffcampground@ gmail.com or call 507-467-2598. h16,23,2,9,16,23,30-o CHS has a full-time opening for a CDL Driver / Applicator at the Grand Meadow location. Potential employees must be familiar with farm equipment, mechanically inclined, must have a Class A or B CDL and be able to obtain a HazMat and tanker endorsement. CHS offers competitive pay, health insurance, and a retirement plan. If you have questions about the position, contact Mike at 507754-5125. EOE. h9,16,23,2-o

RuShfoRd-PeteRSon SchoolS has the following coaching positions available for the 2015 Spring season:

Middle School Softball coach Middle School baSeball coach

Interested applicants please submit letter of interest and R-P application to: danbieberdorf@r-pschools.com or mail to: Dan Bieberdorf, Activities Director Rushford-Peterson Schools PO Box 627 Rushford, MN 55971 Applications can be found online at r-pschools.com or at the District Office. Positions are open until filled.

EOE

RushfoRd-PeteRson schools has a paraprofessional opening in a preschool classroom, 4.5 hours per day, Monday - Thursday. Responsibilities include supporting and working closely with teachers and administrators in providing educational benefits for our preschool students.

Additional duties may include ECFE classes and ECFE special events. A new employee may be started at a higher starting hourly rate based on experience and qualifications consistent with the Rushford-Peterson ESP Contract (Contract Article VI. Section 3). Interested applicants please submit application to lisalawston@r-pschools.com, or mail to: Lisa Lawston, Community Education Director Rushford-Peterson Schools PO Box 627 Rushford, MN 55971 Applications are available online at r-pschools.com or at the District Office. The position is open until filled.

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EmploymEnt opportunity part-time pricing Coordinator

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

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

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

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

EMPLOYMENT The Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking applicants for a seasonal position at the Harmony Visitor Center. Hours are every other weekend with possibility of some weekday hours, April-Oct. (Saturdays only in April.)

Duties include greeting and assisting visitors, maintaining phone/email correspondence, general office work, light housekeeping, and assisting the Director with various projects. Applicants should send a resume, letter of interest and references to: HACC, Personnel Committee, PO Box 141, Harmony, MN 55939 or contact Becky Hoff @ 507-8862469 or hacc@harmonytel.net for further information. h16,23-o Mental Health Professional PT/FT Mental Health Therapist for outpatient therapy in Fillmore County with locations being in Preston and Rushford. Serving children, adolescents and adults. MN.MHP licensure. Mental Health Practitioner PT/FT Mental Health Practitioner to provide adult case management and ARMHS services in Fillmore County with locations in Preston and Rushford. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field plus 2000 hours of supervised work experience. Great working environment, competitive salary Resume to Peg Walch, Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center, 166 Main Street, Winona, MN 55987 or Fax to: 507-453-6267 or fill out application on our website: www. hvmhc.org EOE/AA h16,23-o CHS HAS OPENINGS for seasonal CDL drivers. Potential employees must have a Class A or B CDL and will need to obtain a current medical card before employment start date. Applications are available at any CHS location. If you have questions about this position, please contact Mike at 507-754-5125 or Troy at 507-657-2234. EOE. h9,16,23,2-o

EMPLOYMENT CLASS A CDL local drivers for IA & MINN. $20.00/hr. some jobs up to $35.00/hr. plus benefits. Call Monson & Sons 800/463-4097 ext. 110/109 EOE (MCAN) LINSMEIER TRUCKING A MN based company is now hiring Company Drivers & Owner/Operators to pull hopper bottom in the upper Midwest. Home weekends. Call 320/382-6644 (MCAN) NOW HIRING Company OTR drivers. $2,000 sign on bonus, flexible home time, extensive benefits. Call now! Hibb’s & Co. 763/389-0610 (MCAN) Custom Grain Harvester HELP WANTED! Class A CDL Truck Drivers, Combine and Tractor graincart operators.

Texas through Dakotas. Competitive pay and Housing provided. Call Stan 785545-5966 (MCN) CDL Drivers needed to haul livestock, home on weekends. Great Benefit Package for Full-Time Drivers! www. lynchlivestock.com or call Angie @ 563776-3051 for more information. EOE (MCN) PAID IN ADVANCE! MAKE $1000 A WEEK mailing brochures from home!

Genuine Opportunity! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.localmailers.net (VOID IN SD, WI) (MCN)

EMPLOYMENT REGIONAL INSURANCE AGENCY seeks Life/Health agents to service existing customers & seminar attendees in rural farming markets. Leads provided!

To apply, call 509-459-5585 or mandyb@wfsm.com (MCN) MAKE $1,000 WEEKLY! Paid in advance! Mailing Brochures at Home! Easy pleasant work. Begin Immediately! Age unimportant! www.

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MakesYouCash.com (MCN) Cliff Viessman Inc. is accepting applications for Regional Tanker Drivers for the Cedar Rapids terminal. $500 Sign On Bonus. $50 K+ per year. Health, Dental, 401K. Profit Sharing. Quarterly safe driving bonus. CDL with tanker endorsement required. Two years experience required or driving school graduate with six months experience. Some weekend work required. Contact Bruce at 800-353-0344. Option 5. brucew@viessmantrucking.com. www.viessmantrucking.com. “A Driver Friendly Company” (MCN)

GREEN LEA MANOR IS LOOKING FOR SPECIAL PEOPLE WHO WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Must be caring, compassionate, and a team player.

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

Bonus Pay on weekends and shift differential.

Contact Joyce or stop by for an application.

Part-time Resident Assistant

Oxford Property Management has a part time Resident Assistant opportunity available at our facility located in Preston, MN Responsibilities include: provide personal care needs to all residents and assist with general housekeeping needs; Requirements include: high level of confidentiality; and ability to multi-task. Previous experience in a related occupation is preferred. Hours will be every other weekend with the possibility of additional hours during the weekdays.

Physical Requirements include: ability to twist, bend, and stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50lbs.

Stop by to fill out an application or send resume to: peoplefax@nesnahventures.com or mail to

Traditions of Preston 515 Washington St W Preston, MN 55965 Fax 608-779-0754 Drug Free Workplace, E.O.E

GuNdeRseN HARMoNy CARe CeNTeR 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939

LPN/TMA

Full-time or part-time, day/evening position-

new graduates welcome!

Retirement benefits available.

CNA

Part-time to full-time, day/evening shift - paid training, advancement potential

Benefits possible for full-time staffpaid time off, flex plan, insurance, pension plan, career laddering

Contact: Ruth Furan,DON (507) 886-6544 Ext:104

GuNdeRseN HARMoNy CARe CeNTeR

Where old friends become reacquainted and new friendships are found!

“Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status or any other legally protected characteristic.”

Green Lea Manor Senior Living 115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436

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…because the journey matters

The Fillmore County Journal is growing, which means we need a

Layout Assistant

This position will work +24 hours per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Must be able to type at least 60 WPM. Great customer service skills in-person and on the phone a must. Experience with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator preferred.

There will be opportunities for advancement, increased compensation, and full-time employment. Please send a letter of interest and design samples to Publisher, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or email to jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com. www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals

nurse part-time • Day or Evening Shift nursing assistant • Evening Shift cook • Part-Time dietary aide • Day or Evening Shift Bremmer Suites assisted Living aide • Part-Time

(Must be 18 years of age and available to work evening shifts (3pm-9pm)) • 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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EMPLOYMENT DRIVERS: Company CDL-A. Excellent Pay+Incentives, & $2500 Sign On Bonus.

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Family of Marge Hahn Flaby would like to thank everyone for all your kind words, thoughts and prayers at the time of Mom’s passing. For your memorials and food brought to our homes. Thank you to Heartland Hospice, Harmony Nursing Home and Clara House of Harmony for your continued good care you gave to Mom. Thank you to Jeff and Mark at Thauwald Funeral Home, to the January service group of Christ Lutheran Church and to Pastor Dave Jore, Judith Jore, Tami Sprenger and Braden Hahn for making a very memorable service for a wonderful lady.

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REAL ESTATE Richard Milne & Associates

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God Bless you all.

Douglas and Janelle, Randy and Bonnie, Gary and Karen, Rob and Jacque, Mary and David Milne and Tom and Dee ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

House for rent in Harmony, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom attached garage, no smoking, no pets, $625 per month plus utilities. r23,2-o 2 BEDROOM RAMBLER in country between Lanesboro/Preston, single garage, stove, frig, A.C., laundry hookup, N.S., N.P., lease/deposit available April 1st. 507-467-2941 r16-tfn-o Grubtown school near Highland furnished with heat, good for single or double occupancy. 507-467-2941 r16tfn-o

close to the Root River Bike Trail. Updated furnace, C/A and a newer addition with master bdrm, 3/4 bath and main floor laundry. $69,000 MLS#4036444

Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available Immediately.

765-2131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfno

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Thank you, Friends and Family, for the many acts of kindness (prayers, condolences, cards, memorials, flowers, food, phone calls, and visits) given to our family during this difficult time following the passing away of Eulah Kingsbury (Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother). We extend a special thanks to those that participated in the funeral service: grandchildren for being pallbearers, Pastor Hesford for the sermon, Lisa Koljord for the music, North Prairie WELCA for serving lunch, and Riley Funeral Home for the arrangements. Also, thank you to the Lanesboro Ambulance Crew for their quick response and transport; the doctors, nurses and staff at the hospital for the compassionate care provided; and Rachel Boyum for her visits and prayers of support at the hospital. A special thank you is extended to our Aunt Lillian (Eulah’s sister) for the love and support she has provided to our family throughout the years.

are you at least 55 years or Better, HanDICaPPeD or DIsaBleD? lakewood apartments located in beautiful downtown Chatfield mn • Rent based on income (30%) • Clean, safe, quiet and friendly environment • Off-street Parking and on site laundry • Heat paid • Pets welcome

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REAL ESTATE

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

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Email us at news@fillmorecountyjournal.com Or give us a call at 507-765-2151

COME SEE OUR TUCSON WINTER! 2.5 to 5 acres from $49,500. Improved custom home lots. Country living and mountain view near Tucson, Arizona.

800/797-0054 westernland.com (MCAN) OWN FOR LESS THAN RENT!

620 UNION ST NE , CHATFIELD

REAL ESTATE

NEW LISTING

$124,900

416 GROVE ST NE , CHATFIELD

#4059060

• 2 plus bedroom • Garage • Newer windows • Steel siding • Wood floors • Newer furnace • Updated electric service • Large lot • Close to School • Great starter or investment opportunity

#4059129

• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Open Layout • 0.25 acre lot • Finished lower level • All new inside and out • Garage with workshop • Quiet Street • Still time to pick colors/features • Close to School • Call for progress!

221 WINONA ST NE, CHATFIELD

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

NEW LISTING

TOWNHOME LOTS

242 SILVER ST S, WYKOFF

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

340 HWY 52 N, FOUNTAIN

#4059647

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

TOTALLY REMODELED – PRIVATE BACKYARD

$109,900 #4059569

• 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath, Ranch • 0.25 acre lot • 2,022 sq. ft.

• 1961 Ranch • Main floor laundry • Hickory floors • New kitchen & bath with custom cabinets/corian tops • All new windows, doors, trim, flooring, sheetrock • Maintenance free deck • Landscaped yard • Must See!

NEW LISTING

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

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

10512 55TH ST SE, EYOTA

• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Built in 1950 • 1.8 acres • Main floor living • Paneled doors • Hardwood floors • Steel roof • Master suite with walk-in closet & private bath • Vinyl siding • Multiple outbuildings

UPDATES GALORE IN THIS STUNNING COUNTRY RETREAT!

8.53 ACRES

14625 COUNTY RD 142 SE, DOVER

#4057791

$319,900 #4052958

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

385 HARRISON ST, LEWISTON

www.timdanielson.com

$349,900 31310 GAELIC ROAD, LANESBORO #4058134

• 4 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Upgraded foundation • New roof • Vinyl siding • Good well & septic • Numerous outbuildings for multipurpose • 2 ponds • Fenced pasture • Excellent hunting

• 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath •1994 Ranch • 2 Car garage • Spectacular view • Box stalls • Pole shed (36’ x 60’) • Pole shed (24’ x 60’) • Loafing/hay shed • Separate pastures • Secluded setting • Chatfield schools

LOTS AND ACREAGES FOR SALE

MAIN FLOOR LIVING

$62,900

$99,900 #4057271

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

For more information on these listings and others visit...

77 ACRE FARM

$209,900 26114 JASMINE DRIVE, FOUNTAIN #4057272

CHARACTER GALORE

#4059306

CATTLE/HORSE/HUNTING

WONDERFUL HORSE SET-UP

$159,900

$136,900

• 3 Bedroom • Attached garage • Private setting • Steel siding • Deck • 15 minutes to Rochester • Fenced pasture w/creek • Good well & septic (2005) • Pole shed (26’x27’) • Move-in-Condition

11 ACRES

122 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD

ELCOR Realty Co.

3 ACRES

416 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD

#4059590

ACREAGE CLOSE IN WITH CITY UTILITIES

$314,900

SATURDAY, FEB. 28, 2015

DOVER-EYOTA OR CHATFIELD SCHOOLS

NEW LISTING

SOLD

$136,900

NEW LISTING

E-mail: homes@timdanielson.com www.timdanielson.com 272 Main St. North Chatfield MN 55923 Ph: 867-9100 Cell: 259-9110

REAL ESTATE

NEW TOWNHOME UNDER CONSTRUCTION

• 4 Bedroomn • 2 bath •2 kitchens • Walkout, 2,208 sq. ft.

• Remodeled kitchen & both baths • Ceramic tile • All new carpet • refinished hardwood floors • fresh paint • Lower level offers family room, bath, bedroom & kitchen • New furnace, A/C, roof, garage door • Move-in condition

ALL BRICK QUEEN ANNE W/3 STORIES

TIM DANIELSON

REAL ESTATE

FINISHED WITH ALL THE MODERN COLORS

NEW RANCH WITH MAIN FLOOR LIVING!

$59,900

• Community Room with Big Screen TV and Kitchen • Elevator • Spacious 1 Bedroom Apartments with appliances • Close to City Library, Churches, Downtown and Medical Center

If thIs Is what you’re lookIng for, look no further.

507-867-4791 or just come and visit us at Lakewood Apartments, 420 Bench Street, Chatfield, MN 55923

RichaRd Milne

BRokeR, GRi, aBR

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

Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o

Allan (Linda) Kingsbury, Wayne (Sherry) Kingsbury, Gary (Judy) Kingsbury, and their families ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Preston: Four bedroom 3 bath home on a level lot located

OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn- x

508 JEREMIAH ST SE, PRESTON

#4054717

• 2 Bedrooms • Den • Full basement • Patio • New roof & windows • Very Economical • 2 Car garage plus extra off street parking • Well maintained • Move-in condition

CHATFIELD – APPROVED BUILDING SITE (37.01 acres) along a hard surface road only 12 miles Southeast of Rochester. This parcel is heavily wooded and sits high on the hill overlooking the Root River valley. Excellent hunting! #4050564 $189,900 $149,900.

FOUNTAIN – Large level lot (132’ x 300’) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 RACINE – Lyman’s Second Subdivision. Located in newer development on cul-de-sac street with city utilities, choice of builder and covenant controlled. Hurry only 3 lots available. Prices starting at $19,900.

SOLD 303 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD

35710 290TH ST, LANESBORO

LD • 3 Bedroom •SO Updated bath • Nice private setting

• 2 Bedrooms SO • 2 BathsLD • 2 Car garage • 1510 sq. ft.

SOforLD • Main level ready tenant/owner, ½ bath

211 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD

LD • Large yard • 3 Bedrooms SO • 2 Car garage

LD • 4 BedroomsSO • 2 baths • 0.33 Acre • Private back-

LDlaundry • 2,030 sq. ft.

• 2 Bedroom SO • Main floor

311 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD

203 21ST ST SE, ROCHESTER

515 1ST AVE SW, HARMONY

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Junior D. Miller • Mabel, MN

Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI

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

715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com 10442 ST. HigHWay 16, Spring Valley $279,000

601 lyndale aVe, Spring Valley $107,900

206 Main ST. S., WyKoFF $59,900

Todd Hadoff

Cell 507-259-5454 Website: www.toddhadoff.com E-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com

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114 7th St. Sw, ChatfiEld

Ranch home • 3 3 bedrooms on same floor • 2 baths • Wood floors • Main bedrooms • 2 baths floor laundry/mudroom • Fireplace • Bar • 3-season • Steel siding • Large private fenced yard • 2 decks • porch • Large fenced yard • Storage shed Walk-out • 2 storage sheds • New roof • New sewer line • Newer furnace • Updated electrical box $229,900 $139,900

1 Level Ranch (Appro 3600 sq ft) 5 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Open Floor Plan • Ideal for Entertaining • Handicapped Access • Formal Living • Dining Room • Sun Room •Family Room • Kitchen Island • Rec room • Fireplace w/brick and Built-In Bookshelves • 2-Car Heated Garage • 1 Car Detached Garage • 6/10 Acre • Hot tub

SOLD!

705 parkway avE. S, lanESboro Bedrooms • 2 baths • Formal living room• Formal dining room • Wood floors • 2 decks • Family room with fireplace • 2 car garage • Remodeled kitchen $194,500

107 SpruCE St. SE, fountain

$139,900 107 ZEnith St., lanESboro 2.7 acres • City limits • Private • Wooded • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Vinyl siding • W/o lower level • Gorgeous setting

$155,000

SOLD!

606 Cliff St. nE, Newer Home • 3 Baths • 4 Bedroom• Wood Floors ChatfiEld • Master Bath • 6-Panel Doors • Heated 3 Car Garage • Large Deck • Large Bedroom • Vaulted 3+Bedrooms • 2 Baths • New Flooring Throughout • Updated Ceilings • Kitchen Nook & Bar • Maintenance Free Ranch Home • Formal Living Room • Dining Room • Kitchen Island • Family Room • Steel Siding • Deck • 2-Car Garage Siding • Dead End Street • Backs up to the Park

Roxanne Johnson, Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI RoxanneJohnson@remax.net Cell: 507-458-6110 NEW

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15 3rd St. SE, HARMONy Traditional 1910 2 story home on corner lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Nice layout, original woodwork, hardwood floors, paneled doors, beveled glass and built-ins.

Front enclosed porch and back porch. $38,900 1015 Ridge Rd. S, PRESTON

3 bedroom home on South Hill. Open floor plan, hardwood floors. Step saving kitchen with tile floors. Finished LL walk out. Att 1 car garage. Plus heated work shop with overhead doors. 4 +/- acres. $164,900 Additional land available up to 10 acres, call for details.

300 W Tracy road, Spring Valley $260,000

Previously the Olmsted Medical Building located on Tracy Road. The building is in great condition and would be a wonderful building for variety of uses or businesses. Approximately 3,800 sq ft with the building and an acre lot with approximately 25 spaces of parking. The parking lot is asphalt. The building has steel siding with brick accent. The lower level is finished complete with kitchen area.

Great hobby farm set up! Fenced for horses or other farm animals. Barn, house & garage have newer roofs. New mound system installed in 2008. House has nice updates including some newer windows, walk in shower w/ceramic tile, whirlpool tub, freshly painted interior w/updated colors. Formal dining area & build in cupboard. Cropland & pasture rented (21.2 acres at $210 per acre).

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Results $144,900

Ranch home on large lot • 3 bedrooms on main floor • 2 baths • 2 fireplaces • New roof • New water heater • Finished lower level family room • Rec area • New furnace • New c/a • Patio • Large fenced yard • Repainted • New flooring

$324,900

LOTS FOR SALE - MABEL

604 union St. nE, ChatfiEld

920 Grand St. SE, ChatfiEld

$139,900

18529 160TH ST., Spring Valley $214,900

Charming Cape Cod Style 3 bdrm home.

Numerous updates including new roof on house & garage 2012, updated windows, vinyl siding, Brazilian cherry floors, hardwood floors, wood fireplace, formal dining, updated kitchen with newer appliances and unfinished basement waiting your finishing touches! Located on large 1/2 acre lot near school. 627 N. Section Spring Valley $109,900

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$143,500

509 park St. SE., ChatfiEld

627 N. SECTIoN, SpRING VAllEy $109, 900

Location! Location! Very well cared for ranch style home with updated oak cupboards in the kitchen, updated oak trim, new carpet in lower level family room, hardwood floors, 2 car attached garage and fenced back yard.

Updated interior color scheme, neutral flooring and close to school, clinic, grocery store, banks & gas station.

If you are looking for a home to expand with - this is the house for you! 4 bdrms, 2 baths, walk up attic waiting to be finished off and basement in excellent condition w/ workbenches, new windows, sump basket, 2 elec panels & high efficiency furnace & c/a. Main floor laundry, eat in kitchen & formal dining room & living room w/stained glass window. Located on large corner with mature trees.

8.92 acres on hard surface road. Partially fenced, 36x50 garage/shed, NEW 40x80 pole shed w/finished interior and also includes a room for an office, 1/2 bath, electrical, heated, workbenches, cement floor and approach. Great building for many uses with ample area for storage and large enough to park a motor home or semi-truck. The 36x50 garage is half cemented and the storage space is rocked. Black top circle drive for easy access in and out of the property. The 3 bdrm home has been updated w/new wood stove in family room, laminate, neutral carpet & hdwd floors throughout.

SELLER OFFERING $8,000 KITCHEN ALLOWANCE

THINkING oF BuyING oR SEllING – GIVE ME A CAll ANd puT My ExpERIENCE To woRk FoR you!

1) 3.82 acre lot with woods, creek, w/o, great views of Nolan Valley. Ideal for cabin or permanent home with privacy, scenery, and wildlife. $54,900 2) 3.96 acre lot with woods, creek, w/o, great views of Nolan Valley. Ideal for cabin or permanent home with privacy, scenery, and wildlife. $56,900

$245,000

SOLD!

34832 310th St., lanESboro

26.8 acres • Completely redone down to studs • Everything new in the last 1 - 1/2 years • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Main floor laundry • 3-season porch • New septic, furnace, c/a, windows • Remodeled kitchen • 50x60 pole shed • Storage shed • Woods • Pasture • Ideal for animals • Good hunting • 9’ ceilings

COMMERCIAL Chat n ChEw- rEStaurant - lanESboro rEduCEd Established restaurant • Turn key

$149,900

200 hillSidE avE., lanESboro

2 Acres in City Limits • 4 Large Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Sauna • Main Floor Laundry • Formal Living and Dining • Open Floor Plan • Wood Floors • Large Family Room • Rec Room • Wet Bar • Updated Kitchen • Walk-out • Deck • Patio • Covered Porch • 25x52 Shop w/Heat and Air • 12x52 Building • 14x20 Garden Shed w/Cement Floor • 2+ Heated Attached Garage • New Roof, Furnace, Air and Water Heater • Mature Trees • Wildlife • Great Views • Private

Minnesota For 26 yeArS ServIng Se

208 aShburn St., lanESboro

operation • High traffic area • Inventory and equipment included • Large 1 bedroom apartment • Great opportunity • great price. $139,500

(invEStMEnt rEntal or pErManEnt hoME)

2-plex, could be a 3-plex • 4 bedrooms, Could have 6 • 3 baths • Completely remodeled • New roof, siding, windows • Furnace and c/a • 2 furnaces • 2 c/a • 2 laundry units • 1152 sq ft garage with 1/2 bath, shop and walk-up attic • View of bluffs

$159,900

$225,000

43764 StatE hwy 44, MabEl 8.97 Acre Hobby Farm • 3+Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Wood Floors • Remodeled Kitchen •Island Bar • Living Room • Family Room • D/O • Steel Siding • Deck • 24x40 Garage/Shop • Heated Shop • Garden Shed • Horse/Cattle Barn •Tillable • Pasture • Apple Trees and Plum Trees • Black Top Roads • Edge of City Limits

SOLD!

Select Properties

25 Center St. W, Harmony, MN 55939 www.SEMNrealestate.com Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

19405 StatE hiGhway 80, wykoff

2.5 acres • Blacktop road • 4 bedrooms on main floor • Main floor laundry • Remodeled kitchen • New carpet • Freshly painted • Lower level is sheetrocked for family room and 2 dens • 720 sq ft garage • Enclosed breezeway • Large deck

Kelsey Bergey Real Estate Agent remax@harmonytel.net Office 507-886-4221

140 1st Ave. SE, HARMONy

102 W Highway 52, CANTON

Cottage style 4 bedroom home. Roof, windows, furnace & C/A 2011. Main floor bathroom & bedrooms. Upstairs has 2 large bedrooms with large closets. 2 car det garage. $99,900

Move in condition! 2 bedroom home with updated paint, floorings, and finished basement. Attached insulated 2 car garage & handicapped accessible floor plan. 2nd det garage. Wrap around deck. Nice lot and alley entrance to both garages. $74,900

Lots on South Hill, PRESTON: City Limits, City Utilities Lot A) 4 acres mostly wooded, great buildable site $40,000 Lot B) Approx half acre lot with good sized $29,900 Lot C) Just over half an acre building lot $29,900

401 Hillcrest St. E, LANESBORO

40 5th St. NE, HARMONy

Step into this new renovation & select your finishes. Whether you are looking for a get-a-way or a permanent stay, this property has many advantages! 3 bedrm, 2 bath, vaulted ceilings, 2 car att garage, and the ability to have it your way!

Very well kept 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Numerous updates inside & out.

Partially finished lower level with family room plus storage. 1 car garage plus storage shed. $92,500

215 Main Ave. N, HARMONy

Centrally located on the corner of Main & Center St in the heart of Harmony! This historic brick building has been beautifully redone. Features original tin ceiling and wood floors. Retail on main & basement level.

Doors, windows, CA, wiring, and lighting in 2004.

Exterior cleaned, sealed brick, awning, HE furnace w/ air cleaner & rubber membrane roof all in 2011

COMMERCIAL Absolutely an ideal location on US Hwy 52 and Main Ave N Harmony.

This property offers great visibility for your business. Call today for showing! $49,900

Exceptional location on Hwy 52.

100 Coffee St., LANESBORO

60 x 80 building, built in 2005. Includes office, reception & bathroom area. Shop area is 4224 sq ft. with infrared heat & oil burner system. 24 x 24 loft area above office. Asphalt parking area for approx. 50 vehicles. 3 12 W x 14 H overhead doors.

16ft sidewalls. Call today for more information!

Great location for a boutique or office. Updates include: windows, doors, shingles, rain gutters, circuit breaker, furnace, hot water heater, half bath, & wall AC . Hanging sign post from front of building ready for your sign!

608 River St. SW, CHATFIELD

FARM • LANESBORO

3 bedroom well kept home with many updates. Generous living space, main floor laundry & bedrooms. Lower level has been remodeled with family room, egress window & full bath. New roof (2014). Great yard with storage shed & garden space. $109,900

FARM Lanesboro OUTDOORSMANS DREAM. 157 Acres. Custom built. 5 bedroom home offering privacy. 3 car attached garage. Pole barn, shop, and shed.

Hay ground, open prairie, and woods & wild flowers with scenic views & wildlife galore!

SOLD

324 Minnesota Ave. W, MABEL

G PENDIN

No backyard neighbors! This neat 3 bedroom, 2 bath home backs up to the park! Main floor bedroom, bath, laundry was an addition. Eat-in kitchen, plus a dining room and good sized living room.

Super sized 1 car detached.

G N I D N E P FARM • WyKOFF

G

PENDIN

Hard to find! 75+ Acres farm. American Four Square home, original woodwork, wood floors, built in hutch, large eat in kitchen, main floor bedroom, bath and laundry.

Approx 52 acres crop land, 10 acres woods, and balance pasture.

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

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

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

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

REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements.

Same day service. Used cars for sale.

Hi-Tech Rebuilders, Rushford. 507-8647440 or 507-459-1504. v11tfn- o

schroeder drywall ReSidential - CommeRCial

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

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

CALL FOR ALL YOUR REPAIR NEEDS!

WORD GETS AROUND WHEN YOU ADVERTISE IN THE JOURNAL.

To list your Auction 507-765-2151

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1-800-599-0481 in 507 area code

WANTED; Farms, Cropland, Hunting Land. Wisconsin Minnesota Real Estate.

Call now to get it sold 715-301-0203, or 411farm@gmail.com. w3tfn-o Wanted: Cars, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfno

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

TNT Lawn Service Make arrangeMentS now For your Snow Care

FARM 1977 JOHN DEERE 401B (Same as JD2030). Diesel 3pt. LPTO, Ind. Loader, shuttle shift, runs good, great for somebody with leg problems. $7,250. 320543-3523 f9,23-x

Straw 250 or Listing

services Shapmaiiraha’nSdWdeelSding ign re Portable Welding Custom round bailing

Call Shamiah!

507-951-1698 Shamiah Womeldorf, Rural Lanesboro

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services TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR: Foreign and domestic, auto & light truck. 3 year, 100,000 mile warranty.

Call for prices. Brown’s Tire, Battery, & Transmission. Rushford 507-864-2969 or 1-888-864-7049. v17eow-o

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Monday, February 23, 2015

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

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Abe’s Auto body Complete Auto Body, Restoration, Glass, Towing

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Scheevel and Sons, Inc. (507) 765-4756 Precision Laser Excavating

Specialties: Ponds, Waterways, Terraces, Driveways, Building Sites and More.

Ron (507-273-9796), Aaron (507-272-3923), Eric, & Nate Scheevel 17057 Kind Rd. • Preston, MN

We’re riding along with 1,000 passengers of 33 Rochester City Lines Mayo Clinic commuter buses traveling to 40 cities in 10 counties in our region!

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Sun & Moon Schedule

Date: SunriSe & SunSet 2/23/15 6:53am 5:49pm 2/24/15 6:51am 5:51pm 2/25/15 6:50am 5:52pm 2/26/15 6:48am 5:53pm 2/27/15 6:46am 5:54pm 2/28/15 6:45am 5:56pm 3/01/15 6:43am 5:57pm

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Weather ART “Spring time fun on the swings” by Hannah, Age 7, Grade 2 Kingsland Elementary All children 13 and under are welcome to submit Weather Art. Send your picture to Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or email it to: ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com or drop it off at the Fillmore County Journal, 136 St. Anthony St., Preston, MN Be sure to include Child’s First and Last Name, Age, Town and Title of Art Work.

Preston equiPment

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Jct. 52 & 16, Preston, mn Ph: 507-765-3803

New Tillage

New JohN deere TracTors

• JD 2623 VT Disc 26’

• 1025R

• 6150R

• JD 2210 28’5 ft w/Rolling Basket

• 5100E

• 6150M

• 2720 5 Shank Ripper w/Rolling Basket

• 6115D

• 8345R

• 2720 7 Shank Ripper w/Rolling Basket

Used Tillage • 09’ JD 2310 34’9 Finisher • 08’ JD 2310 24’ Finisher • 512 Disc Ripper 7 Shank • 39’ JD 726 Finisher • DMI 28 1/2” Tiger II Rolling Basket

corN plaNTer • 13’ 1770 NT CCS 16 row Lqu fert, Sunroof Box, Row Shutoffs • 13’ 1770 NT 12 row Lqu fert, Row Shutoffs CCU • 11’ 1790 12/23 CCS Lqu fert, Row Shutoffs • 10’ 1790 12/24 CCS Lqu fert, Row

Used TracTors row crop & UTiliTy • ‘13 6150R 2W Coming In • ‘12 8235R IVT/ILS Front Duals • (2) ‘12 8360R IVT/ILS Front Duals • ‘12 6125R / Loader 450 hrs • ‘12 6100D 2W Open St, 788 hrs • ‘09 JD 8130 MFWD • ‘04 8220 ILS PS • JD 4050 2WD Cab / Quad • JD 7220 MFWD IVT

• JD 5220 MFWD Cab / Loader SOLD • JD 9200 4x4

4x4

combiNes • ‘10 9670 STS 9670 680 hrs.

• ‘09 9670 STS 1200 hrs.

• ‘06 9660 STS.

Shutoffs • 07’ 1750 6 row Dry fert • 07’ 1750 6 row Lqu fert

Call on used financing specials!

Jct. 52 & 16, Preston, mn Ph: 507-765-3803

Planter CliniC Wednesday, February 25 1:30 P.M. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF PLANTER PARTS SALES NOW THRU FEB. 27

Super Winter Savings!

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Keurig K-Cup Coffee Carousel

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24” Magnetic Aluminum Level

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Mini Mag LED 2 AAA

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Rayovac LED Gel Flashlight

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50 lbs Wild Bird food

Citrus Juicer

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Proctor Silex

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Craftsman Dog Bone Sae Wrench

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$9.99

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Bona Hardwood Floor Care Kit

Craftsman Multi Bit Screwdriver

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Ace LED Lighted 4-IN-1 Ratchet Screwdriver

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Kitchen Aid Classic Stand Mixer K45SSWH

Animal DC41

DC40 Multi Floor Vacuum

Hoover

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Dyson

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Craftsman Snow Thrower 179CC 21”

$219.99

Keurig Mini Plus Personal Coffee & Tea Brewer

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