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By Brad Hoiness improvements that Co-Owner/Operations Manager not rest, following some great works It’s time to catch our breath...but This project had been in the our Harmony Foods store. to upgrade our store to provide were recently completed at analysis of all options for five plus years with thorough the latest in energy efficient refrigeration. install a new location to a building growth for the future and a brand new larger store in the We studied everything from west. More space would have been nice considering or us to do the things we’d expansion to the east, south building no longer allowed and customers to adjust our staff amount of space in our existing led to some challenges for you, our has This show to for. hope known and become with some new partners to. We’ve developed relationships of to best serve you. customers, these changes are the start of each day in Harmony back in late January comAs I began to spend at least all aspects of the remodel which in large part was around 2013 and continuing through to notice something pretty neat was going on project. started pleted in April of 2013, I lunch at On the Crunchy Side one day late in the Matt ate me. It really hit me as we Ryan Riester (Riester Refrigeration), Joe Meyer and two It was myself, John Riester, Back in 2004 when we were first introduced to theseworkfrom each Meyer (Ankeny Builders). we have a father son team 2013, in now and great family run companies Minn. to me that this had been ing on this project in Harmony, the rest of that day, it occurred Kingsley Mercantile and As I thought about this our project with VIS Plumbing, happening frequently during Morem Electric. Ankeny Builders, Inc. Blue Earth, Minn. Earth, Minn. after general contractors from Blue Michael (Mick) P. owners It started with Ankeny Builders, for years. The third generation Inc., which has conducted working with their fathers Builders Ankeny lead now on Ankeny and Robert L. Ankenyhas expanded across the Midwest with a large focus when and business for over 50 years was first introduced to this company back in 2004 relaI the grocery/retail business. in our Rushford store. This proved to be a valuable Ankeny we did an extensive remodelof 2007 in Rushford. It only took one call to Mick flood the plans and the together tionship following hand to put had full scale drawings in and he was on his way and store back together. for open Rushford our were put we to and flood estimates the cost showed up a week after Mick selected the father and In 2007, Ankeny Builders out. our Harmony Foods project, phenomenon started to play business in just 74 days. For Meyer and that is where this project kept moving along and son team of Joe and Matt contractors, made sure the Ankeny, being the general including demolition, refrigeration, HVAC, refrigeration, coordinated the entire projectand flooring, finish carpentry Mike painting contractors. the Stauffer and others from site Ankeny team were also on at various stages of the project. Vis Plumbing – Harmony & Lanesboro, Minn. The extensive plumbing the portion of the project was responsibility of VIS Plumbing Jon of Harmony and Lanesboro. guys, Willford and his crew of were including his son Mike were impressive to watch as they and busy throughout the facility to and able were days few a kept the project on track over just so it could be inspected. This get the rough in completed the ability to keep progressSee REMODEL Page 2 allowed the other contractors during a remodel is much ing. Commercial plumbing
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End of a long road; Rushford approves legal settlement By K irsten Zoellner kirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Representative Greg Davids and Senator Jeremy Miller hear legislative priorities from the county board and department heads. Photo by Karen Reisner
County airs legislative priorities By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com
Representative Greg Davids and Senator Jeremy Miller were given a legislation wish list for the 2014 session at the county board’s January 28 meeting. County department heads were on hand to explain how these legislative changes could have a positive impact on their departments and for the county. Most of the requested actions are also 2014 policy positions of the Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC). Legislators’ comments Davids referred to the 2013 session as one that produced “job
killing tax increases.” He called the business to business taxes including the warehouse tax devastating (the warehouse tax will not take effect until over a month after the 2014 session begins). He berated the bonding bill produced by Governor Dayton for 2014 and said it will have to be rewritten during the upcoming session. Davids insisted MNsure was a disaster and should be scratched. He finished his remarks saying it is not good to have both the House and the Senate controlled by one party. Davids thanked the board for their part in making the Veterans Cemetery a reality. Chairman Chuck Amunrud thanked the legislators for their
legislative work for the cemetery, adding that every department in the county was involved at some point, plus local veterans groups. Miller insisted that they need to listen and work together for the constituents that they represent. The 2014 session will be short starting February 25 and will end in mid May. It is a bonding and capital investment year. He said he will be supportive of the elimination of unnecessary laws and regulations. Miller said he will continue to support the redesign efforts of AMC, the goal being to eliminate regulations and free up county resources. He See COUNTY Page 2
Ending a nearly 6-year saga that began in 2009, the city of Rushford has approved a settlement with F&L Management & Development, Inc. (Tom Serie) and Guardian Inn of Rushford, LLC. The matter has been in arbitration since November 2011, following termination of a development agreement in July 2011. In conference with attorney Robert Aslop via speakerphone, of Kennedy & Graven, the city council listened to a summation of Aslop’s background information regarding the issue and recommendation for settlement. The dispute of three agreements, signed in November 2009, includes a site development agreement of a community center, a development agreement for a motel, and a lease agreement, including construction and operation. As previously stated in the Journal, by June of 2010, the projects had slowed considerably, but had came to a
halt as Serie notified the council that he would put no more than the $593,000 of expected FEMA funding into the community center until he could secure funding for the motel portion of the project. “For the 18 months, the city worked with the parties to get projects completed,” noted Aslop. “The documents themselves were incomplete to certain terms. Financial incentives were contemplated, but were not spelled out in the agreement and were subject to negotiation.” According to Aslop, claimants, including Roger Zeug, Peter Breyfogle, and former mayor Les Ladewig, initially sought over $2.7 million in damages arising from the city’s purported wrongful termination of two development agreements executed between the city and claimants for the construction and operation of a community center and motel in the Himlie Business Park. Site development and motel See RUSHFORD Page 10
Preston, Peterson chosen for prime bicycling event the ride are to promote Share the Road, fitness, tourism and bicykirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com cling as a transportation mode Two Fillmore County towns, as well as to promote the Scenic eagerly awaiting news, received Bikeways System of Minnesota.” confirmation last week that they According to the group, the had been chosen as a part of a concept for the ongoing tours four-day, four-community bicy- began in part from members of cling event. Bicycling Around the State Bicycling Advisory ComMinnesota (BAM), an eight-year mittee, as well as several enthutour organization, set up the event, siastic individuals. Beginning in aimed at highlighting Minnesota 2006, with just 30 riders, the communities to an ever-growing initial number tripled in the first bicycling audience. “The goals of See BIKE EVENT Page 11 By K irsten Zoellner
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agreed with Davids that it is not good for one party to be in total control, adding this is true for either party. One party control doesn’t allow for checks and balances. Miller said the bonding bill should focus on roads, bridges, and infrastructure; an area where both parties can come together. Miller has had numerous e-mails about MNsure and suggested they should work to improve the system or find a new system. He added he had not supported MNsure or the Affordable Care Act (ACA), but is willing to work to make them better. Miller explained that while the ACA was well intended at the federal level, it was forced onto states at the state level and there wasn’t time to get it right. Miller said they should do everything they can to get it right and fix the unintended consequences. There are numerous projects located within Fillmore County looking to be included in the bonding bill. The Lanesboro dam has been included in the governor’s bill. There was agreement that it is a top priority for safety reasons.
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County legislative priorities •The county wants to have Veteran Preference laws for cities and counties that are consistent with state laws. Amunrud said they want to give every advantage to veterans, but the law doesn’t allow for a veteran hired by the county to be discharged during the probation period. Commissioner Duane Bakke explained the law gets the veteran into an interview, but may interfere with the decision to hire the veteran in the first place because of the county’s inability to dismiss if the hire is not working out. Commissioner Randy Dahl maintained that veterans don’t want this ‘stumbling block,’ which may get in the way of them getting hired. •Community Services Director Beth Wilms requested administrative simplification to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their every day work. Investment is needed for improvement and updating of the technological infrastructure. Rules need to be changed with regionalization of services in regard to which counties pay for client services. Wilms agreed there are problems with MNsure and some inequities, adding they are fortunate to have a well-trained staff.
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•Highway Engineer Ronald Gregg urged the legislators to move ahead with bridge bonding. This is especially important for Fillmore County which has 472 bridges, of which 404 are adequate, 55 are structurally deficient, and 13 are functionally inadequate. Five bridges have been closed over the last five years. MnDOT has requested $75 million for improvement of local bridges state wide over the next two years. There are 40 county bridges and 20 township bridges that are on the priority list for replacement in just Fillmore County. Gregg encouraged support for long term funding to make necessary road improvements. He requested that the current truck size and weight limits be main-
tained at least until a federal study is completed that will be released late in 2014. •Donna Rasmussen, SWCD, noted state financial support for local water management plan implementation is the same as last year. A plan is required to receive non-competitive grants. Stability in funding is needed and she
requested state financial support be set at least at 2,000 funding levels plus inflation. •Auditor/Treasurer Shirl Boelter encouraged the passage of Early Voting which would allow voters to sign a roster and place their ballot in the ballot box; this would save considerable staff time and See COUNTY Page 9
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C ommentary When does illusion become reality? By Yvonne Nyenhuis My three year old granddaughter came up to me, her eyes bright with excitement. “Grandma, let’s pretend!” she suggested. When I visit my grandchildren, it’s like entering a time machine. I found myself transYvonne ported back Nyenhuis 75 years. I lived in a large Victorian home surrounded by tall trees, gardens and lawns of green grass. I played house with my dolls under a curtain of branches of bridle-wreath weeping down to the grass and providing privacy. I lived my days in an imaginary world with three imaginary friends. We had many adventures. My favorite story as a child was “The Little Lame Prince” who had a magic carpet that would take him anywhere he wanted to go. In the poem, “To Althea from Prison”, the author says, “Iron bars do not a prison make!” Nelson Mandela discovered during his captivity that in his mind he could remain free. Imagination can be more than an escape from the world. It is a place where ideas are born. Someone watching birds
fly thought, “What if I could fly like a bird?” In time what was imagined came to be real. Someone saw in his or her mind a railroad track being paved and turned into a bike trail! Someone dared to imagine that a farming community could become an Art Center and the home of “live” theatre. The Commonweal is a great gift to us all! It is a place where we are refreshed in mind and spirit. We are lifted out of our prosaic lives and transported to another reality. The theatre allows us to explore thoughts and feelings to a depth that surprises us. When we see a play, we get to try on ideas and feelings without taking responsibility for them. If we watch a mystery, we can experience fear without consequence, heroism without risk. We can be stirred by visual images on the screen or television, but “live” theatre offers another dimension. The audience becomes part of the performance. There is an energy that flows between the actors and those in the seats. With movies there is reliability. The action remains unchanged permanently secured on film. In the theatre every performance has its own place in time. It is unique in that moment and the audience is part of the action.
Kingsland School District ... To the Editor, The publisher of the Fillmore County Journal, Jason Sethre, had a very good article in the January 20th edition. It was an interview with John McDonald, the superintendent for the Kingsland School District and it was related to the closing of
the Wykoff building. This, and 17 million dollars. Correct me if a previous letter by Lynn Kidd, I’m wrong, but aren’t we only a former Wykoff School Board fourth of the way to paying off member, has raised some alarms the last 13 million dollar building we put up in Spring Valley? for me about this deal. Apparently a committee was Those supporters who pushed formed to study and review that through distinctly said, if closing the Wykoff school and we build it, they will come. Norm Eastvold build a new one in Spring ValSpring Valley, MN ley. Cost would range from 7 to
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It was a privilege to us at the White Front to be part of this artistic adventure. Our back dining room was used for meetings and rehearsals. The actors became a part of our extended family. They ate a lot of salads. Good health is essential for actors. The body is a finely tuned instrument. To be effective on stage an actor must be prepared to give to the audience all of themselves. The body and mind must be perfectly coordinated and their focus unwavering. My husband, Glenn, and I enjoyed “Cabaret” after the performances where we served pie and coffee and the actors and members of the audience had an opportunity to come together. The Commonweal enriched our lives beyond measure. In one of the early plays, “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”, Charlie was holding an imaginary string tied to an imaginary balloon. He was so thrilled and happy until suddenly the string slipped from his grasp and the balloon disappeared out of sight. We all felt his great disappointmen! Scott Olson who played Snoopy was hilarious! I saw “Man of LaMancha” seven times. We see Don Quixote and his squire Sancho Panza set out on a journey to “battle all evil and right all wrongs.” The stains of the
song,” To Dream the Impossible Dream” is never far away, lingering in the background of my conscious existence. My sons favorite show was “Tuna Christmas”. They’re still laughing 20 years later as they recall the antics of the actors in that show. One of the actors in residence was a drama student from the University of Minnesota. He asked if his class could use the White Front as a setting to rehearse their production of “Bus Stop”. The story takes place in a snowstorm. A bus stops to wait out the night at a small restaurant. All the passengers are confined together and are struggling to make the best of the situation. There is romance, mystery and all the trappings of drama. The actors energetically gave themselves to the task of wiping tables and sweeping the floor. A solo was sung by an actor who leaped up on the counter and walked its length belting out the music. Then he proceeded to get into a fake fight with another actor. They ended up rolling out the front door onto the sidewalk. A passerby came close to calling “911”!
Government this week •Monday, February 3, Lanesboro City Council meeting, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. •Monday, February 3, Preston City Council meeting, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. •Tuesday, February 4, Fillmore County Commissioners meeting, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Tuesday, February 4, Houston School Board meeting, 5:30 p.m. •Tuesday, February, 4 Ostrander City Council meeting, Community Center, 6 p.m. •Tuesday, February 4, Rushford Village City Council meeting, Community Center, 7 p.m. •Thursday, February 6, Fountain City Council meeting, City Office, 7:30 p.m. •Monday, February 10, Whalan City Council meeting, City Hall, 5 p.m. •Monday, February 10, Spring Valley City Council meeting, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Monday, February 10, City of Rushford City Council meeting, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. •Monday, February 10, Wykoff City Council meeting, City Hall, 7 p.m. •Monday, February 10, Chatfield City Council meeting, City Hall, 7 p.m. •Monday, February 10, Houston City Council meeting, City Hall, 7:30 p.m. Schedule subject to change.
While the theatre is about pretending, what takes place often gets a life of its own. The themes of love, fear, courage and betrayal can be powerful. We find ourselves in a place where “illusion becomes reality.” We explore the depth of feeling, new ways of seeing things and broaden our thought processes. We reach a greater understanding of ourselves and a greater appreciation of others. The theatre is not just entertainment, it is food for the soul.
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C ommentary One Moment, Please... A family energy challenge By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal Cell: 507-251-5297 jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com Over the past number of years, I have noticed that I have turned into my parents. I can’t recall how many times I was asked if I was born in a barn when I was a kid, but the answer was always “no.” Jason Sethre But, once I became a parent, I could see why my parents were so concerned with me leaving the refrigerator door open, not turning off lights in a room, leaving the TV on when nobody was watching the TV, and “heating the outside.” All of the aforementioned costs money. Money spent on a variable expense like utilities takes away money for other things. And, while parents will keep telling their children the same thing over and over again, it doesn’t seem to resonate. I’m guessing I’m not alone in this parental challenge. While writing my article last week regarding the cost of the electricity provided by companies in our region, I started to take a closer look at my electric bill for our home in Fountain. I very quickly realized that our energy consumption was extremely
high, far above the Minnesota state average of 793 kilowatt hours per month. So, I kept thinking about how our family could become more aware and embrace an opportunity to reduce our consumption. After all, while we cannot control the rates, we can control the consumption. I told my wife about my idea, and we gathered our children in the “play room,” which is where our kids keep all of their toys. In this room, we have a 4-foot-by-8-foot chalkboard hanging on the wall. I taped our Tri-County Electric Cooperative bill on the chalkboard, and then told our children about the amount of electricity the average household consumes in the state of Minnesota. With chalk in my hand, I wrote down our energy consumption and then the figure of 793 kilowatt hours. Our daughter is 9-years-old and our son is 6-years-old, so they are grasping addition and subtraction well enough to help calculate the difference. My daughter grabbed the chalk and began the subtraction equation to conclude how much more electricity we were consuming than the average household. Since our children are both motivated by different things, I had to think about how to get them involved in reducing our energy consumption. I know my daughter is deeply concerned with the envi-
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ronment, with one of her favorite movies being “The Lorax.” And, my son, while also concerned with the environment, is additionally motivated by money; he likes to save up his money to buy toys. So, I told our children how our planet only has so much energy that can be produced with the resources we have available. I referenced what happened in the movie “The Lorax.” Then, I told our children that we were going to try an experiment for the month of February. We are going to tape our January 2014 TEC bill on the chalkboard, take the total amount spent in January and divide by 31 days -- and then multiply it by 28 days. That figure will give us an apples-toapples comparison from January to February. We will have 28 days of electricity consumption in January to compare with 28 days in February. And, after we receive our February TEC bill, we are going to figure out the difference between the two months. The amount of money saved from reducing our electricity consumption will be given to our children. So, if they can shave $40 off of our electricity bill for the month of February, then they will split that savings to each receive $20. After that family meeting, we told the children that we should walk around the entire house and look at everything that consumes electricity. They were pointing at everything: lights, computers, TVs, alarm clocks, the microwave, the stove, the washing machine, the dryer, the dishwasher, the refrigerator, and the See ENERGY Page 6
2014 Republican Caucus February 4th, 2014 7pm
The first two years that Obama was president the democrats had what you call a “Super Majority.” That means the democrats could and did anything they wanted. As an example they passed The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) without one Republican vote. They ignored the Republicans and their healthcare ideas, treating them as if they were a buzzing insect. After the 2012 election, the Senate is still ruled by the democrats just as they were in the last two years of the Bush presidency. The Republicans have only been the majority in the House of Representatives two years, yet get blamed for everything. Ask yourself if you are better off because the democrats are in power. If your answer is NO, you need to show up at your local Republican Caucus on February 4th and get involved. Help steer the Republican Party in the right direction. We need new tea party type voices. Become a part of something bigger than you.
The locations for your Republican Caucuses are: Mabel- Mabel High School Library Areas represented: Mabel (City), Newburg Township & Preble Township Spring Valley- Kingsland High School Teacher’s Conference Room, Spring Valley Areas represented: Fillmore Township, Spring Valley Township, Beaver Township, Ostrander and Spring Valley (City). Lanesboro- Lanesboro High School Library Areas represented: Lanesboro (City), Amherst Township, Carrolton Township, Holt Township and Whalan. Harmony- Fillmore Central High School Cafeteria, Harmony Areas represented: Harmony (City), Harmony Township, Bristol Township, and Canton. Chatfield- Thurber Building in the Senior Citizens Card Playing Room Areas Represented: Chatfield (City), Chatfield Township, Jordon Township, and Pilot Mound Township. Preston- Fillmore Central Middle School Teacher’s Conference Room, Preston Areas represented: Preston (City), Preston Township, Fountain (City), Fountain Township, Forestville Township, Carimona Township, and Fountain Township. Rushford- Rushford Fire Hall Meeting Room, 407 Elm St., Rushford Areas represented: Rushford (City), Peterson (City), Arendahl Township, Rushford Village and Norway Township. ** Paid for by Fillmore County Republican Party, Doug Baker, Chair **
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Dachshund says: Thank You Jason, For providing the 1st piece I know of that publicizes for all to see what I’ve known for a long, long time. Those of us living in Lanesboro are paying significantly more for things than are the residents of other Minnesota communities, both nearby and elsewhere throughout the state. While this particular article deals with electric rates specifically, I’d be willing to bet that the results would be much the same if researching the cost of water, various sundries (toilet paper, & soap for example), property taxes, and just about anything else. Fifty percent more than Preston, however, can not help but make one wonder what is different there in Preston than here in Lanesboro. Exactly what is it that sets these two neighboring communities apart. Could it have, heaven forbid, something to do with the Tourism/ Arts “industry” and the resulting proliferation of “non-profits” that so heavily dominates Lanesboro “culture.” Certainly seems like the only thing differentiating Lanesboro, other than grocery stores of course, from neighboring communities to me. The Tourism/Arts minority has dictated Lanesboro’s direction now for nearly two decades. In that time our town has lost virtually every business really needed by a community’s residents, the things that make a community a desirable place to live. Access to groceries, hardware, etc., etc., is an important consideration in choosing where to live to even residents of big cities like Minneapolis, St. Paul and Chicago. And based on recent newspaper coverage of “Lanesboro’s” (the town’s taxpaying year-round residents are apparently NOT “stakeholders” in this) art campus plans, the Tourism/Arts fanatics are far from finished with us here yet either. Who cares that Lanesboro has to dig a new well (yeah, our top dollar water isn’t even fit to drink), upgrade waste water treatment facilities, or repair a “hazardous” falling down dam (damn). Taxpayers can foot the bill for that, along with the costs of running and maintaining new “art installations” too. And so, exactly when is enough, enough? I, for one, am sick and tired of being told what art is and who in the community is an artist by those who have appointed themselves “art masters.” Sick and tired of having to look at and in some cases even listen to someone’s (and far too often a non-resident of Lanesboro) concept of “art” (junk to the eyes of some beholders) each and every time I step outside. Most of all, I’m sick and tired of having to help pay for this privilege too! Sorry, but I grew up in a place where I could choose between shows at literally dozens of theaters, could visit a multitude of museums (all with art of some kind or another) and shop hundreds of galleries on any given day. Sorry, but I just don’t need any help appreciating art or in determining who is or isn’t an artist. And so very sorry that the latter can be said of my non-artist neighbors, regardless of where they may have been born and raised, as well. Saved Lanesboro, my eye! John P. Levell Lanesboro, MN
One Moment, Please... Taxpayers deserve full disclosure kingslandparent says: Mr. Sethre - Along with my parents teaching me not to judge the decisions of others unless I know all of the facts, they also taught me there are 2 sides to every story. We all know any conversation held by 2 people is not interpreted the same way. Will Superintendent McDonald share his side? I guess that remains to be seen, but I would assume he would avoid doing so in order to avoid stirring the pot any more. MNKelly says: Was the meeting where Mr. McDonald and the school board chose to close the middle school in Wykoff illegal per the open meeting law or any other meeting law? If so, does that mean the vote/decision is null & void? For those planning to go to any meetings and speak out against this, be very careful, your child/children will then be a target of administration, speaking from experience. When I refer to “administration”, I do not include the school board and I believe they are sheep following their herder (Mr. McDonald), unfortunate. KingslandGrad95 says: MNKelly, there has been no direct vote to close the middle school, yet. Just informational meetings as far as the direction of the district. I think it’s pretty clear that is Mr. MacDonald’s eventual goal. I think he forgets that the School Board is technically his boss and that the taxpayers he’s trying stick another $17 million referendum with are the ones that pay his salary.
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Wii gaming system. And, then we began turning off or unplugging things that were drawing electricity. If it wasn’t being used, then why have it plugged in
and drawing electricity? We also told our children that if we want to make this work and be successful during the month of February, we all need to keep an eye open for anyone leaving lights on or leaving a TV on when nobody is in the room watching TV. There were so many
things the kids pointed out throughout this process that I could tell they were really connecting with this idea. This will be a team effort, and our family needs to work together. I have no idea how this experiment is going to work, but I figure it is worth a shot. I hope my children
start to understand that electricity costs money. And, hopefully they’ll gain a perspective on all that goes into owning a home, including paying for utilities. After our family meeting and tour throughout the house, our daughter said that “even after the month of
February, we should keep it going and do this all the time.” I immediately replied, “Well, I don’t think we’ll be giving you two money every month.” She said, “No, it’s not about the money. I meant that we should try to use less electricity all the time.”
More issues raised as former Kingsland board member speaks out By Jackie Horsman Al Williams lives in the Kingsland district, he was on the Wykoff school board during the consolidation with Kingsland and he has also been on the Kingsland school board. Williams coaches youth sports for Kingsland and has for many years. He served eight years on the Wykoff school board and four on the Kingsland board. He opted to not run for reelection and many district members believe that if he had, the current debate in the district between community members and school board members would not even be occurring. Mr. Williams sat down and addressed many questions posed by the Kingsland school district community members. He offered his insight and opinions as a former school board member in hopes to help the district understand how and why the current decisions are being made. Question: What do you feel is important for community members of the Kingsland school district to understand about the decision process to move to one site? Al Williams: The way I understand it, most of the public does not understand how the board makes these decisions based on committees. The committees are made up of two board members and then, in my opinion, others handpicked by the superintendent to come out with a recommendation that he would want to send to the board of education. There are no rules or guidelines that he needs to follow for committee members. He can choose whoever he wants, whether they are tax payers or not. In my opinion and based on my experience from being on the Kingsland school board, he picks employees who don’t feel comfortable saying anything because they want to keep their job. There is a conflict of interest; the reason, I feel, board members vote yes when a lot of times they don’t really know what’s going on is because there are two board members who are part of that committee and you think that their thought was the way it should be. At the beginning of the year, board members volunteer for committees (like the finance committee, athletic committee) but the committee for this issue here [going to one site and closing the middle school], board members were probably asked if they wanted to be on it because it isn’t a standard committee that you have every year. I was told that when this particular committee met, they were told by Mr. McDonald [Kingsland’s superintendent] they were not there to decide on the closure of the Wykoff middle school site and that had already been decided by the board; they were instructed to decide which program (referendum options
that included one site) they wanted to recommend. The few I have talked to claimed they never voted and they were on the committee to speak up about it but they were not allowed. And that’s the way it is, you’re not allowed to speak up. This is part of the reason why I opted to not run again for a school board seat, I feel that is not the way things should be done and I don’t feel it is fair or right for district member’s opinions to be represented that way. Question: How do your experiences with the Kingsland board of education relate to what is happening now? Al Williams: I was on the board when we hired Mr. McDonald. I felt we made a good choice at that time; there was good communication right away between him and staff. Now there is not, communication is a problem. Teachers and staff are no longer asked their opinions, they are told they will do what he asks or they will be gone; coincidentally that is who Mr. McDonald appointed to the committee that made recommendations to the board about this issue. I was also part of the educational process when I was on the board and Kingsland has done good things. We passed an educational costs referendum to better the educational opportunities for our students based on Mr. McDonald’s recommendations. I was also part of the one hundred people who came together to discuss the goals of the district. What Mr. McDonald did not mention in his interview is that the district hired someone to come in and manage the focus group. Every table I sat at had a recurring theme among community members. Communication. Yet, that’s not even in the goals for the district. Someone was hired to come in and tell us what the goals were, not for us to tell them. The goals were made as Mr. McDonald wanted them, not necessarily what the community members present asked for. The superintendent wants to claim educational advancement for the closure of the middle school. It’s not; it’s structural. We passed a referendum for money to be used for education. If that money has run out before it was supposed to, then we need to look at how administration has mismanaged it and start cutting administration costs because they aren’t doing their job. Question: As a recent board member, a coach in the district and a community member living in the district can you share some insight on how Kingsland should proceed in education and/or sites? Al Williams: I believe we will lose students if we close the middle school site in Wykoff; that will cost us up to $5000 or so per student per year for the lifetime of that student’s education in Kingsland. Plus, St. John’s will
lose educational opportunities with Kingsland. And remember, those students are a part of Kingsland’s future; St. John’s students become Kingsland students. Currently they have 37 students, if the Wykoff location is gone I believe they will look for other partnering opportunities with other schools. On top of that, Kingsland school district is still responsible for bussing students with a Spring Valley address to St. John’s. I was also on the Kingsland school board when we passed the last building referendum where we said, “if you build it, they will come.” But very few came, even with all the publicity we got in newspapers. I was also a part of voting for better learning opportunities for our students. I don’t believe that things like the removal of library books to make more room was a very a good decision to help achieve the best 21st century learning opportunity for Kingsland students. There is plenty of space available at the middle school for new students that could or will come here. Simply moving 7th and 8th grade back to where they should be, in the middle school, would solve almost every problem the superintendent says we have. In the past few years we have spent hard earned tax dollars to update the lower locker rooms at the high school and now Mr. McDonald talks about transforming them to make a space there for education; these locker rooms were just updated and now it seems he just wants to throw that money away. There is no reason in God’s green earth we need a sports arena or field house. We don’t have enough athletes to fill the programs we have; we already share with Grand Meadow and LeRoy-Ostrander for some sports to have a full team. We have practice at 6am now for some athletes, what will happen when we close two gyms in the middle school? Let’s pay off the present referendums we have and manage our space the right way. Question: Why do you feel Kingsland would lose students if things progress to a one site location and the middle school in Wykoff closes? Al Williams: I have the opportunity to see a Fillmore Central and a Chatfield bus come here every day to pick up students. If Mr. McDonald gets his way with this, I believe a lot more students will be getting on those busses. The community of Fillmore is in the Kingsland district, most of those kids already open enroll to neighboring districts and I think that number will grow. There are so many things these committees didn’t think about or the board didn’t think about, or maybe they did but weren’t allowed to say it. For instance, when are these kids going to eat? Look at the scheduling for breakfast and lunch at the Spring Valley site right
now. On the schedule is says breakfast is 8am-10am and lunch is from 11am-1pm, but many people tell me kids start eating lunch as early as 10:30am and the times overlap. If your student is in after school activities, are you comfortable knowing the last time they ate is 10:30am until they get home at 5:30pm or 6 o’clock? We already have an issue, this will just add to it. Sports practices are at 6am or 6pm or later right now, what will happen when we lose two gyms? Shouldn’t the families of this district be taken into consideration when making these decisions? They are the ones who have to schedule their family time around it; they are the ones that have to pay the taxes; not the superintendent or most of the committee members. Socially and from an educational aspect, kids do better when they are in their own social and educational age groups. It seems, in my opinion, the board didn’t even consider any of these ramifications. I could go on and on about these things; there are so many things wrong with this scenario. If students and frustrated families feel they have a better opportunity and won’t have to deal with these things elsewhere, they will go. Some already go now. This is not something that a committee or a board or a superintendent should decide without input from the district. This decision will affect the district forever. Mr. McDonald said he had never worked with a board that has ever made a ‘lifetime’ decision but that is exactly what he is trying to do now. And there is cost associated with closing a site and selling it too. I was on the board when we went to sell the elementary school in Spring Valley. It cost the district tax payers $100,000 to remove the asbestos in that building after it was closed and the elementary school was moved. If, and I don’t even know if it is true, Mr. McDonald is correct about the Wykoff new gym floor, either way the district tax payers have to pay for it. Whether it is closed or remains open. At least if it’s open, I believe you can put a floor on top of it and raise the hoops. If you close the location, you have no choice, you have to remove it. Question: In your opinion, then, do you feel Kingsland should close the middle school in Wykoff and move to one site in Spring Valley? Al Williams: What tax payers need to realize is they recently funded repairs to the Wykoff school, not a lot because it didn’t need a lot but it’s still their money that made those repairs and now this could decision would be wasting all that money. In my opinion, Kingsland should move the 7th and 8th grade back down to the middle school. There is room for it, it’s better for the kids and they would actually cut costs because they wouldn’t be bussing kids back and
forth for activities after school. The 7th and 8th grade still use the middle school for their activities. No matter if it is a classroom is in Spring Valley or in Wykoff, you still need to update it. It doesn’t matter where it is, there is always going to be a cost associated with it. It has nothing to do with education, the closure; it has nothing to do with it at all. Kingsland is improving educationally now and has been and they do it with two sites. So many of the problems they have right now would be solved if they managed the space they have the right way. We have the space. We don’t need to tear out locker rooms at the high school that we just updated with tax payer money and make more room, we have room and like I said one site or two; classrooms are going to need updates. We don’t need to take books out of our library space to make more room; this is not going to help any child educationally. I also feel the district community should know that we have problems in the new addition, the elementary school. We have sagging floors, heaving floors, some walls separating; many problems. This engineering company they brought in is the same guy that worked on that addition and now we want to look at what they can do again? Why are we already wasting thousands of dollars with them to make decisions that shouldn’t be made and don’t have to be made. Those things will have to be fixed eventually and then we will have to look at more tax payer money, if tax payers knew that would they think it was ok to spend all this money right now? The board needs to tell the community the whole story and they haven’t. Question: As a former board member, how could you advise district members to proceed? Al Williams: They need to reach out to the board members. Whether they agree with their decision or they do not agree with their decision, they need to reach out and let their board members know. Call them up, email them and have the discussion and share their opinions with them. If enough people are against this decision, which is my understanding, it can be overturned by a vote from the board. Anything can be undone with a motion. Remember Mr. McDonald said a decision is not a lifetime, right? And it’s not; it can be thrown out or overturned. But if they wait and they don’t act now, they won’t have a choice. The site will close. Although I opted to not be on the Kingsland school board anymore, I do understand how it works and I do know what steps district members can take. Any one of them is welcomed to call me any time if they have questions and I will do my best to help them with the experience and knowledge I have.
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The lone star state By Kaia Hongerholt When a teenager goes on a class trip, they have a brand new experience. One entirely different than one they would enjoy with family or friends. At Lanesboro High School there are two anticipated class trips; the classic Washington D.C. trip Kaia Hongerholt for the senior class and the Tex-Mex trip offered to sophomores and juniors. When you first hear “class trip,” boring, no cell phones, and uneventful are a few things that come to mind. Well, then you have not experienced a trip with Dave Zimmer as your tour guide. A learning experience, seeing the world, and memories to last a lifetime are the three points to a successful class trip. Cell phones are unnecessary when your time is occupied with constant traveling to new places and learning new things. Before a long bus ride to Texas with Zimmer and bus driver “Mark
the shark” a traveler should rest and get plenty of sleep to prepare for the early mornings and late nights. When you are, as Zimmer would say, a traveler and not a tourist, you will successfully be able to explore the world. Becoming a traveler is only the start to learning on a class trip, the second is applying the places you go and the things you see to your studies. On the Tex-Mex trip students visit Dallas, San Antonio, Laredo, McAllen, South Padre, and Oklahoma City while experiencing a variety of things from reenacting President John F. Kennedy’s assassination to enjoying an authentic home-cooked Mexican meal and viewing the ball drop on New Year’s Eve in San Antonio. The opportunities for students are endless! Many students experience “firsts” on this trip. For example, the first vacation without their parents, the first time seeing an ocean, or the first time truly bonding with classmates. With over 30 teenagers packed on a bus for six days, there is no surprise that emotions were running high.
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Personally however, I did not expect the trip to make that large of an impact on me. While the entire bus teared up as Zimmer gave his final life lessons and reminders before our departure, I was amazed at the places we had visited, facts we learned, and new friends I had made. In just six days a group of 30 teenagers gave their entire trust to a complete stranger and in return found themselves with an exciting future and an unforgettable trip in their rearview mirror. The Tex-Mex trip gave me the opportunity to grow as an individual away from home, bond with my classmates and the class below mine, learn valuable life lessons, and make memories I will never forget. Reminiscing unforgettable memories made on the Tex-Mex trip is leading the excitement for the next class trip. Dave Zimmer will unfortunately not be able to join Lanesboro with their next adventure, but when Lanesboro’s class of 2014 departs for their senior trip to Washington D.C., Dave Zimmer will undoubtedly be missed by each senior. Kaia Hongerholt is a student at Lanesboro High School. She is one of 8 area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its fifteenth year.
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Obituaries Paul Martin Eastwold Paul Martin Eastwold, 75, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014 at the Ostrander Care and Rehab. Paul was born to Lloyd and Delia (Lawson) Eastwold on May 1, 1938. He graduated from LeRoy- Paul Martin Ostrander Eastwold High School in 1956 and served in the Army, stationed in Seoul, South Korea from 1956-58 during the Korean War. Paul married Jacqueline Richardson on November 10, 1962 in Spring Valley. For over 50 years, Paul and Jacque farmed near Chester, Iowa. They celebrated their 51st anniversary and were blessed with five children. He had one special dance partner, Jacque, but taught his daughters and made room for others on his dance card. He spent many winters restoring antique Case tractors, cars, and trucks with his life-long friend Robert Bly. Community was another priority in Paul’s life. He served on the Beaver Township Board, LeRoy Rural Fire Board, and Bethlehem Cemetery Board, and was an active member of the
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LeRoy Lutheran Church. Paul is survived by his wife, Jacque; daughters Micki (Brian) Stark, Mankato, Minn., Lynnette (Paul) Miller, Racine, Minn., Angie (Justin) Kennedy, Leroy, Minn., Jen (Jun) Eastwold-Cho, Hopkins, Minn.; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. His siblings Alice (Don) Dahl, Florence Lindstrom, Eric (Kristin) Eastwold, Mary (Murray) Hanson. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Gregory. Funeral services for Paul M. Eastwold were on Wednesday January 29, 2014 at the Le Roy Lutheran Church with the Rev. Herman Bakker officiating. Burial took place at the Bethlehem Cemetery, Beaver Township. James Jerome Grabau James Jerome Grabau, age 60, of Preston, Minn., passed away Wednesday, January 29. 2014, at the Golden Age Living Center in St. Charles, Minn. James was born April 6, 1953, in Preston, the son of Joe and Flora (A nderson) Grabau. He James Jerome was baptized Grabau and confirmed at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wykoff,
Minn. He was a 1971 graduate of Preston-Fountain High School. He then attended the University of Minnesota and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and then received his Master’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Minnesota. James worked for a summer at Kodak in Rochester, N.Y., on computer voice recognition. He then worked at 3M and Honeywell and taught electrical engineering at the University of Minnesota Duluth. He had been a resident of the Golden Age Living Center for the past two years where he was President of the Residential Council. His hobbies included, word comparisons, “which would you rather” questions, phone contact with beloved family, index card lists and telling interesting anecdotes. James is survived by his mother, Flora Grabau of Preston; brothers, Larry (Mary Jo) Grabau of Lexington, Ken., Russell (Hope) Grabau of Waterville, Minn.: sisters, Mary Emma (Charles) Stackhouse of Preston and Trudy (Terry) Wendorff of Winthrop, Minn.; nephews, Craig (Mary) Stackhouse, Chad (Leigha) Stackhouse, Joseph and Jonathan Grabau, Zane, Ezra and Ezekiel Grabau and Carl, Bjorn , Aaron and Izaak Wendorff; nieces, Bonnie (Nate)
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. Rindels, Brenda (Chris) Peterson, Cathy Stackhouse, Laura Grabau, Lora Joy and Lydia Grabau and Emma Wendorff; nine great-nieces and nephews; uncles and aunts, Everett Grabau, Beatrice (Everett) Eickhoff, Mary (Wayne) Richardson, Paul Anderson, Bob (Joan) Anderson, David (Betty) Anderson, Paula Anderson and LaVona Anderson; and many cousins both in Minnesota and Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Jerome Grabau; four uncles; and three aunts. A Celebration of Life was on Saturday, February 1, 2014, at the Preston United Methodist Church with Rev. Michael Smith officiating. Spring burial of his ashes will be in the Watson Creek Cemetery in rural Preston. Thora C. Hoiseth Thora C. Hoiseth, 101, of Rushford, Minn., died on Thursday, January 23, 2014, at Gundersen – Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, Wis. Thora was born on May 21, 1912, in Norway Towhship, Minn. to Christ and Cora (Carlson) Hatleli. She was raised in Norway Township and attended Maland Country School and Gale College in Galesville, Wis. On December 17, 1931, Thora was united in marriage with Melvin Hoiseth at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church in rural
Peterson, Minn. Thora worked at various stores and cafes in Rushford, and she and her husband owned and operated the “Home Café” for a number of years. She was also employed at Rush Products in Rushford. Thora’s interests included crocheting, knitting, cooking and gardening. One of her greatest joys was singing. Thora sang at many funerals and weddings over the years. More than anything else, she enjoyed being with her family. Thora was very active in the Rushford Lutheran Church. She taught Sunday School for 50 years and held offices in the various women’s groups at church. Thora also taught the Bethal Bible Series. She was a parochial school teacher and taught in many area parochial schools in Fillmore County, as well as at Starskon School in Byron, Minn. She is survived by her grandson, Dale (Marcia) Webber of La Crescent, Minn.; granddaughter, Ann (Matt) Newell of Byron, Minn.; great-grandchildren: Mary Webber, Kristopher Webber, Delanile Newell and Hallie Newell; a brother: Gordon (Betty) Hatleli of Rushford; sister-in-law, Phyllis Hatleli; and by nieces and nephews. Thora was preceded in death by her husband Melvin; DaughSee OBITUARIES Page 9
Fillmore County Church Directory Fillmore County Journal • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Perfect Glossy • Preston MN 507.251.5297 A rendahl Lutheran Church....………………………Sundays - 10 : 30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 Assembly Of God Church.….………………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church.……..…Fri. - 8 : 30am & Sat. - 5 : 00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church...………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church.…….…………Sundays - 10 : 45am & 6 : 00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church.....…………Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church……………..Sundays - 8 : 00am & 9 : 30am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ…………………Sundays - 9 : 30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist...…………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...……………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Services.…………………………Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Elstad Lutheran Church...……………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..……Sat. - 5 : 00pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church...…Sundays - 8 : 30am & 10 : 30am 19127 County 8, 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 Garness Trinity Lutheran...…………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905
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Grace Lutheran Church..……………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…………………......Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church..…………………Sundays - 10 : 00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2546 Harmony United Methodist Church..……………..Sundays - 10 : 30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henry town Lutheran Church.…………………………Sun. - 10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist..….....Saturdays - 9 : 30am 217 W. Jessie St., Rushford (507) 993-8328 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church.……………….Sundays -10 : 30am 43267 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church (Special Occasions) Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545 -2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church..………………………Sundays - 9 : 30am 254 Main St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church..……………Sundays - 10 : 30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Mabel First Lutheran Church………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293 Mabel United Methodist Church..…………………Sundays - 9 : 30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296 Nativity Catholic Church...Sun. (1 & 2) - 8 : 45am & (3 & 4) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 Newburg United Methodist Church 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran.……………………………Sundays - 10 : 30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875 -2460 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.……Sundays - 8 : 00am & 10 : 30am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church.……………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875 -2460 Pioneer Presby terian Church ………………………Sundays - 8 : 30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church ………………..Sundays - 8 : 30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2503 R iver Of Life Regional Church 220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853 Root Prairie Lutheran Church ……………………Sundays - 10 : 30am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4455 Root R iver Church of the Brethren ………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4772 Root R iver Community Church …………………Sundays - 10 : 30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074
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ter, Lois Delone Webber; son-inlaw Robert Webber; siblings and their spouses: Cyrus and Laura, Merle and Florence, Lewellyn and Gladys, and Joel. The funeral service was on Monday, January 27, at Rushford Lutheran Church with the Rev. Roger Michaelson officiating. Burial will be in the Rushford Lutheran Cemetery in the Spring.
Rosemary “Rosie” Reicks Rosemary “Rosie” Reicks, age 75 of Harmony, Minn., died Sunday, January 26, 2014 at her home in Harmony. Rosie was born May 31, 1938 in Scheffield, N.D. the daughRosemary ter of Joseph “Rosie” Reicks and Eugenia (Selinger) Olheiser. She attended St. Pius Catholic School in Scheffield. In 1958 she moved to Rochester, Minn. to work as a Dietary Aide at St. Mary’s Hospital. It was in Rochester that she met Virgil Reicks. They were married on June 8, 1961 at St. Pius Catholic Church in Scheffield. In 1962 they started farming in Fillmore County where they lived until 1999 when they moved to Harmony. Rosie retired as a Nurses Aide in 2004 from
Monday, February 3, 2014 the Harmony Care Center where she worked for 37 years. Rosie enjoyed crocheting, scrapbooking, working on her genealogy and was known for the donuts and rolls she made. Rosie is survived by her husband, Virgil, of Harmony; three children: Lois (Neil) Halverson of Mabel, Minn., Jim (Renee) Reicks of Harmony and Wayne Reicks of Harmony; four grandchildren; four siblings: Nick (Cecilia) Olheiser of Dickinson, N.D., Veronica Messer of Anoka, Minn., Agnes Job of Wibaux, Mont. and Leo (Jeanette) Olheiser of Dickinson; and a sister-inlaw, Katie Olheiser of Dickinson. Rosie is preceded in death by her parents; three siblings: Tillie (Joseph) Messer, John (Dorothy) Olheiser and Michael Olheiser; and a brother-in-law: Norbert Job. Memorial Services was on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Nativity Catholic Church in Harmony.
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money compared to the current absentee voting process. •Commissioner Duane Bakke noted peculiarities in the tax exemption law passed last session for counties, townships and cities. For example, police cars with emergency lights are tax exempt, but not police cars without the lights. He complained that counties pay for court appointed attorneys, but the county has no say in who is eligible. Commissioner Randy Dahl said that Semcac will burn through their money very quickly for home heating aid. He questioned how much of the LP shortage is a true crisis and how much is speculation. Commissioner Tom Kaase asked the legislators to be willing to work together (to work with the other party) in order to get anything done.
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County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman suggested pay equity reports be required every five years instead of three. Also, she questioned the necessity of the evening meeting required to discuss the budget which is seldom attended as budget figures are reported throughout the budgeting process. She also questioned the need for four redundant reports. Other Business In Brief •The rezoning of Todd and Amy Soiney’s property, the former Stateline Motel in Section 26 Canton Township, from commercial to single and two family residential was approved. A CUP to use the property for a multiple family dwelling was approved with three conditions. The Soiney’s plan to use the property to provide housing for their farm workers. Two comments had been received; MnDOT saw no impact and a neighbor said they were fine with it. The conditions include a limit of six units, no more than seven bedrooms, and immediate eviction of anyone found to be using, selling, or manufacturing illegal drugs. These were the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. There was a short discussion about ‘spot’ zoning which the county wants to stay away from. The above rezoning change is allowable under the current ordinance. Bakke asked if the board would like loopholes in the ordinance closed. Amunrud said he wouldn’t be opposed to cleaning up the language in the ordinance. •Approval was given to form an Activity Group. The intention is give county employees across departments an opportunity to know each other. •Approval was given to Jason Marquardt, Veteran Services Officer, to use some of the annual MDAV grant funds ($10,000), which are targeted toward office enhancement and outreach. The funds come from the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs. Marquardt will be purchasing a scanner, printer, document shredder, and tablet with keyboard and docking system for his office. Funds will also be used for about eight weeks of advertising on a billboard on the north side of Fountain, Minn. along Highway 52. Other items purchased include two computer monitors and small stick up calendars. •It was reported that the total cost of repairs for the county due to the summer flooding was about $406,000. FEMA paid $304,000 and the state of Minnesota paid $101,000. Together they covered 100 percent of the flood damage. •The Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting for the county will be at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24. •The 2013 Pay Equity Implementation report was approved. •The low quote from Jim Olson, Leroy, was approved in the amount of $3,600 to replace six windows due to rot and mold at the county shop at Preston. •The annual wellness grant from Southeast Service Cooperative in the amount of $2,490 was accepted.
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development claims against the city dismissed out of arbitration, following a three-day hearing in May 2013. Aslop noted that the arbitration was stayed for a number of months in attempt to allow good faith negotiations, but the parties were not able to settle the matter at that time. “In an interim award on December 6, 2013, the arbitrator concluded that the city had appropriately terminated the agreements by ‘abandoning’ the projects under the Site Development and Motel Development Agreements, but ordered the city to pay claimants for services performed under the agreements up to the termination date.” “Discovery has confirmed that F&L Management cannot establish any damages for services performed under the Site Development Agreement and therefore will recover no damages from the city in the pending arbitration. Guardian Inn and its investors, however, claim to have incurred over $200,000 for services provided to the city between November 2009 and July of 2011 under the Motel Development Agreement,” state a city press release. A hearing to determine the amount owing to Guardian Inn for services performed under the Motel Development Agreement was scheduled for February 5-7. A civil “summons and complaint” was filed December 10 in Fillmore County. In it, Guardian Inn and its investors sought compensation for services provided, in regards to the lease agreement, claiming wrongful termination of the agreement and seeking over $500,000 in damages related to alleged lost profits for community center. No discovery had yet been conducted in that case. City council held closed Don’t Miss!
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meetings prior to the January 13 and 27 regular council meetings to allow for discussion with city attorney Terry Chiglo and attorney Robert Aslop of Kennedy & Graven, regarding the arbitration and upcoming damages hearing with F&L Management & Development, Inc. and Guardian Inn of Rushford, LLC. Aslop was authorized to conduct negotiations for settlement. “Although the city stands by its decision to terminate the Lease Agreement in July of 2011, the outcome of the case cannot be predicted with absolute certainty and will undoubtedly require the city to incur considerable defense costs and expend significant city staff time to defend the case,” noted the press release. “After careful consideration and deliberation, the city council considers the payment of $150,000 to Guardian Inn to be a reasonable settlement of all claims between the parties and also in the best interest of the citizens of Rushford.” Factors contributing to the recommendation included ongoing defense costs, unnecessary expenditure of significant staff time to defend the disputes, the risk associated with any ongoing litigation, the potential negative impact that litigation poses for overall business development and the community, the amount of damages for which the city could ultimately be liable, and the contribution of $25,000 for a portion of the settlement from the insurance trust. “This provides resolution and certainty, the best economic action when weighing costs and risks to city,” added Aslop. According to City Clerk Kathy Zacher, the city has paid roughly $10,000.00 to date on local legal fees and we will be billed from the League of Minnesota Cities for a certain percentage of the costs associated with Kennedy & Graven, as well as half
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the arbitrator costs. “With the resolution of all outstanding disputes with claimants, the city council looks forward to the future development of the Himlie Addition as well as the completion and the full utilization of the community center.” In other news, the city has formally denied a grievance filed by AFSCME (American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees) Local 1944 on behalf of Curt Courrier, whose employment by the city was terminated as of December 31, 2013 following more than nine months of discussion over the need for an additional full-time position within the Rushford’s Public Works Department. The grievance states that the city of Rushford has violated articles II, IV, IX, and XXI.“The city of Rushford did not negotiate with union about the effect of layoff, employee was disciplined and discharged for exercising his union rights, city improperly laid off employee, contrary to contract.” The union is asking that all references of termination are removed from Courrier’s employee personnel file, that he is reinstated, being made whole, and that the city cease and desist from violating valid labor agreement. “Where do we go from here?” asked union representative Jim Dahling. “We ask you to reconsider actions that have been taken. This was an improper layoff, primarily. We urge you to put him back to work. He works with pride for the city.” Dahling continued noting the process of mediation, then arbitration should the city not reinstate Courrier, citing additional costs, including retention of legal counsel. “The grievance has several factual inaccuracies,” responded City Attorney Terry Chiglo. “The city is exercising its rights and feels it hasn’t violated the collective bargaining agreement. Would you agree that the city has full and restricted rights granted to them?” “Within limits of agreements,” noted Dahling. “They are part of it, but one part does not make a whole.” Chiglo continued an additional four times, noting the need to correct factual inaccuracies. “We’re asking you to support it factually. How can we respond without it? Give us facts. We’re
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The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County not aware of any reports or violations. Either limit the violations or correct the inaccuracies.” Dahling stated that if the issue goes before arbitration, the union would show supportive facts. Mayor Chris Hallum suggested that the city was looking for how or why terms were violated. “We’ve asked you for factual support. If it gets to arbitration and you then show support, we will ask for fees and costs. We reserve the right. It’s not unreasonable.” “I’m in full support of the city attorney on this,” noted Hallum. The council denied the grievance. The matter will now proceed to mediation. The city also continues to see some glitches in the collective bargaining agreement in relation to a Request for Proposal regarding mowing and trimming of 113 of the cities’ 136 currently maintained acres. Per the agreement, the city must show savings of at least 10 percent in using outside contracted services that is currently done by public works. Under recommendation by Administrator Sarvi, Dave Lombard, representing public works, presented a breakdown of costs associated with the work. According to Lombard’s documentation, the actual cost of the work in 2013 was $23,754.36. His estimated cost using public works in 2014 is $2,058.00 per time, with twelve occurrences, or $24,696 per season. The bid by Meyer Lawn Service stated $1895.00 “per event mowing and weed whipping” or $22,740 per season. Following the 10 percent limitation, the bid sav-
ings are $163 per occurrence, falling short of the requirement by $42.80 per occurrence In an explanation of why to leave the work with public works, Lombard noted control over mowing timing and frequency, city property borders, efficiency and safety, future budgeting, no administrative costs, and no supervisory time. “That’s $22,740 out of general fund tax levy that’s not in the general budget. Where are the savings?” “While I appreciate your work, a complete work plan needs to be structured and presented to the council,” said Councilor Vern Bunke. It was recommended that the work be looked at per line, eliminating the wages of Courrier, who was on staff for the 2013 figures, increase the numbers to reflect increase to 2014 wages, including the hourly rate of seasonal part-time employees in public works, and then numbers be rerun. “We’ve been trying to tell you, it won’t work in the public works environment,” stated Lombard. “It will, I can guarantee it,” responded Bunke. “I suggest we table this and give public works the opportunity to create structure for mowing using actual seasonal cost. Let’s take a look at what we can create to establish accurate cost in 2014.” The motion passed 3 to 1 with Mayor Hallum opposed. Councilor Honsey was absent. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, February 10, at 6:30pm, at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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year, more than doubled again the third year, and has now grown to require a limit of 275 riders annually. Tour registration opens up shortly after the communities are selected and typically fills within days. There are currently seven regions which are basis of the communities chosen; north and west central, central, northwest, northeast, southern, and southeast. At the
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conclusion of last year’s tour, the group made the decision to return again to southeastern Minnesota after a five year absence. The communities of Preston and Peterson were contacted by BAM last August and encouraged to fill out the two-page application. Chosen based on features, highlights, and amenities, the cities have been working collaboratively to secure the 2014 tour here. “We’re trying to plan some fun events to keep them entertained,” enthused Kathy Dahl of the Pres-
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ton Tourism. Preston, in particular, was chosen as the start and end host city, based on the county fairgrounds. Quite an undertaking to organize, the event requires parking availability for 175 vehicles for the tour’s duration, as well as water for ‘shower trucks’ and local campgrounds or lodging. “We’re very appreciative to the Fillmore County Fair Board working with us to provide the fairgrounds as a wonderful venue. We’re also grateful to the city of Preston utilities working to set up the water for the event.” Roughly 30 percent of the riders will stay in area accommodations during the tour, while 175 will camp out in primitive tent sites. Country Trail Inn & Suites, Jailhouse Historic Inn, and Trailhead Resort, all located in Preston, and Geneva’s Hideaway, The Crossing B&B, and The Wenneson Historic Inn of Peterson will all likely see their rooms full to capacity. Additionally, the tour allows for meals to be served by a combination of local community and civic groups, caterers and restaurants within the communities and participants stopping in towns along the way. Tour participants will gather August 13 in Preston and set out the next morning, touring to Peterson. While riders go at their own pace, the tour is noted as for inter-
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tion needed and work with us to ensure a great ride for our 275 riders. I couldn’t be happier with your energy and enthusiasm!” stressed BAM Tour Director Mary Derks. “I think it is important that our citizens realize that a lot of time and energy went into making this happen. We are very thankful that they care enough about our city to do so much work that benefits all of our businesses in town,” enthused Peterson Mayor Jennifer Wood. “We are excited to have these bikers visit our town and excited that our bed and breakfasts and hotel have an opportunity to house so many people. We hope they absolutely love our little town and come back to visit us many years to come.”
mediate to experienced riders, as the tour covers 60-80 miles per day, on paved, low-traffic roads, over the rolling and rugged landscape. Riders will depart Peterson the morning of August 15 and return to Preston August 17. Peterson is already considering a fair amount of activities for the event including a tour of the Peterson State Fish Hatchery and Peterson Station Museum, a stop at Geneva’s Ice Cream Shop, possible wine-tasting, Amish buggy rides, and a possible farm tour. Already set is a performance by the Rutabaga Brothers in the refurbished band shell, August 14, from 7-9pm. “Each of you have gone above and beyond to gather the informa-
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Fillmore County Sports By Paul Trende On a blustery Monday night, Chatfield and Rushford-Peterson basketball fans had a lot to blow their horns about. Their teams took the courts in what looked to be a couple marquee 3-Rivers Paul Trende South games. The 2nd-ranked R-P boys (10-0, 14-0 overall) hosted the Chosen Valley fellas (4-3, 8-3, winners of six straight). The 5th-ranked Gopher girls (7-0, 10-0) hosted the R-P ladies (7-1, 11-1), a battle for first place. In each game, only one set of fans really got to cheer. Both contests turned lopsided. In Rushford, with 13-minutes left in the second half, the R-P boys led a minimal possession defensive struggle 30-28. But then the blowout winds picked up, ushering in Trojan runs of 13-0 and 13-3. All told, it was a green blizzard; 37-9 to end the game. Chatfield scored on just 4 of its final 24 possessions (10 TO’s, 4-14 FG’s, 0-2 FT’s). They scored a season low in points in losing 67-37. The Goph’s had 23 turnovers (R-P 12). The Trojans also beat Chat on the boards, 38-26. R-P’s offense, meanwhile, ended the game scoring on 16 of 23 possessions (5 TO’s, 13-21 FG’s, 8-10 FT’s). Point guard Cole Kingsley was simply excellent (5-8 FG’s, 6-7 FT’s, game-high 16 points, 9 rebs, 3 assists, 4 stls). Charlie Krambeer (11 points, 3-14 three’s) and Alex Vix (10) each reached double figures. For Chat, Jayme LaPlante led the way with 10. R-P’s defense held Nate Skare scoreless and Jake Neis to 4. In Chatfield, the girl’s game was a defensive battle of another kind, a press-versus-press max possession contest. Chat led 15-13 in the first half before the blowout winds whipped in a maroon blizzard; Gopher runs of 14-5 to end the half (29-18 at halftime), then 6-0 (36-21), 6-1 (44-26), and 18-1 (67-35) in the second half. Chatfield got the win 67-40. Their depth overwhelmed R-P. They dominated every bench statistical category (points 40-15, rebounds 23-9, assists 9-2, steals
14-6). Junior Brook Irish (13 pts, 4 rebs, 6 stls, 2 blks) and senior Morgan Henry (11 pts, 3-5 three’s) spearheaded that effort. Junior PG Kirsten Keefe did what she does (12 pts, 5 rebs, 8 assists, 3 stls). Kendra Crawford (14 pts, 7 rebs) and Brianna Koop (11 pts, 7 rebs, 6 stls) were aggressive for R-P. Their other four starters (not named Kendra) scored just 11. Chatfield won the press battle, triggering 38 R-P TO’s while having 27 (14 came after the verdict was sealed). The win was Gopher coach Brian Baum’s 300th. Victory #301 versus Southland put Chatfield’s records at 9-0 and 12-0. They are in first place in the South (by three games), the last undefeated Fillmore County/3Rivers team. They are ranked #3 in state. Knight Boys Hold On Versus FC With seven minutes to play in their contest with Fillmore Central, Kingsland’s boys led 51-36. The Knights were closing in on a victory. They began milking the clock. It both didn’t work, and worked, all at the same time. On seven straight possessions, the Knights turned the ball over. FC scored 11-unanswered points to close to the gap to 51-47 (2-plus minutes left). But then Knight guard Isiah Bubany hit a clutch corner three-pointer. After a couple FC FT’s, Jacob Rindels leaked out against FC’s press and converted a lay-up. The scores put King up 56-49 (1:36 left). With 11.9 ticks left, Nick Niemeyer then cemented the win by making the second of two FT’s. It put the score at 57-53, which held as the final. Kingsland avenged an earlier loss to FC. Lenny Moore (12 pts, 6 assists, 5 stls), Julius Wolf (12 pts), and Rindels (11 pts, 7 rebs) led a balanced Knight attack. Carter Rindels, who had a career-high 17 points in the teams’ first meeting, paced FC (14 pts on 5-7 FG’s, 4-6 FT’s, 8 rebs). Logan Masters scored 11 of his 13 points in the final six minutes. Nick Powell (a near 20 PPG guy) was held to single digits (9) for the first time this season. Kingsland’s defense held FC collectively to just 15 of 51 shooting (29%). The Knights were 25-52 from the field (48%). FC falls to 4-9 in the 3-Rivers,
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7-10 overall. Kingsland improves to 3-9, 5-13. Hot-Shots FC’s girls went 3-1 on the week including taking down 3-time 1A East champion Spring Grove. Morgan Malley was massive (season high 30, also 22 vs W-K, 25 vs Kingsland) on the week. Knight Marrisa Bornholdt led all scorers in the later game with a career-high 29. The R-P boys (12-1, 16-1) finally lost, 60-49, to Caledonia (10-1, 15-1). R-P hit just 7 of 33 3-pointers (21.2%) and committed 18 turnovers (both second lows on the season). The teams essentially share the South (split the season series). Alex Vix had a seasonhigh 21 points in a Trojan win over St. Charles. Chatfield’s wrestlers won the Lake City Tourney. Treyc Van Sickle, Jared Goldsmith, Hank Friederichs, A.J. Riley, Harvey Friederichs, and Cody Bly all took first. Nate Skare (21 pts, 6-7 three’s) and Christian Bance (24 pts, 5-9 three’s) shot lights-out in leading Chatfield past FC. Jayme LaPlante had a massive 22-point, 22-rebound effort in a Gopher win over Southland. The Goph’s are 6-5, 10-5. M-C’s girls went 3-0 on the week. They are 8-2 (2nd place in East 9-6 (overall) on the season. Lydia Geving had a tripledouble (12 pts, 10 rebs, 10 stls) versus Schaeffer, a double-double (21 pts, 11 rebs) versus G-E, Sara Lind two double-doubles (Hope and G-E). Hunter Johnson scored 21 as M-C’s boys beat G-E. The Coug’s (9-3, 10-8) have won 5 of 6. Kole Ruud scored 30 points for a fourth straight game, and Luke Rogers had 22, as Lanesboro beat L-O. The Burros are 9-2, 11-5. Lanes and M-C are two of three SEC teams with above .500 overall records (Spring Grove). Houston’s Anna Sweet hit 16 of 24 FT’s for a career-high 22 points, the ‘Canes hit 32 of 46 freebies, in a win over the Burros. Olivia Haug went board-bonkers, grabbing 29 (17 offensive) to go with 21 points for Lanesboro. Kendra Crawford (20 pts, 8 rebs, 6 assists) led R-P’s girls (9-2, 13-2) in a win over Caledonia. Brenn Olson and Blake Benson took first at the Riceville Tourney for GMLOK wrestling. FCLMC’s Monty Holm (26-0) and Chatfield’s Harvey Friederichs (27-0) are still undefeated with 20-plus wins. FCLMC’S Niko Anderson (27-1) is again #1 at 170 in state. Boys Basketball 01-20: FC 46, Caledonia 94 (FC: N.
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Shanks 22. Goph’s are 6-5, 10-5) Girls Basketball 01-20: M-C 50, Schaeffer 28 (M-C: Carly McCabe 16 pts, 8 stls; L. Geving 12 pts, 10 rebs, 10 stls, 5 assists) Caledonia 60, FC 55 (FC: Sammi Bakke 17 pts, 5 rebs; M. Malley 16 pts (4-11 three’s); Leah Scheevel 11 pts, 10 rebs) Houston 58, Lanesboro 51 (H: A. Sweet 22 pts (16-24 FT’s), 6 rebs; Abbey Loken 14 pts (8-10 FT’s), 11 rebs. L: Olivia Haug 21 pts, 29 rebs; Bailey Gartner 11. Burros led 40-39. Houston then had a 10-2 run (49-42). ‘Canes converted 32-46 FT’s) 01-21: St. Charles 48, R-P 60 (R-P: K. Crawford 15 pts, 4 rebs, 4 assists, 7 stls; B. Koop 12 pts, 9 rebs, 5 stls) Hope Luth. 40, M-C 46 (M-C: S. Lind 17 pts, 16 rebs; L. Geving 10 pts, 7 rebs, 5 stls; C. McCabe 10 pts, 5 rebs) Southland 70, Kingsland 40 (K: Melinda Woods 9; Kailynn Hamersma 8 pts, 8 rebs. S: McKenzie Kirtz 24) W-K 53, FC 68 (FC: M. Malley 22 pts (4-8 three’s); Kendyl Bennett career high 16 pts, 7 rebs; S. Bakke 14 pts, 6 rebs) 01-23: Caledonia 72, R-P 76 (R-P: K. Crawford 20 pts, 8 rebs, 6 assists; Sierra McNamer 16 pts, 11 rebs; B. Koop 18 (7-9 FG’s, 4-5 FT’s). C: Sam Schroeder 25. Trojans (9-2, 13-2) trail Chatfield (9-0, 12-0) in the 3-Rivers South) FC 65, SG 54 (FC: M. Malley 30 pts (5-15 three’s, 7-10 FT’s), 7 rebs; K. Bennett 12 pts, 8 rebs; L. Scheevel 11 pts, 12 rebs) 01-24: Kingsland 51, FC 57 (FC: M. Malley 25 pts (4-10 three’s); Kenzie Broadwater 12 pts, 10 assists, 4 stls. K: M. Bornholdt career-high 29 (12-18 FG’s, 5-7 FT’s). Falcons are 5-8, 7-8. Knights are 2-8, 3-11) See SPORTS Page 13
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Chatfield 72, Southland 57 (C: Maddie Talamantes 16 pts (7-12 FG’s); Maddy Larrabee 13; Sidney Irish 10) Houston 41, Schaeffer 27 (H: A. Loken 13 pts, 10 rebs, 5 stls, 4 assists; K. Jerviss 12 pts, 8 rebs. ‘Canes are 5-5, 6-7) M-C 66, G-E 29 (M-C: L. Geving 21 pts, 11 rebs, 5 assists, 4 stls; Coranda Vickerman 17 pts, 7 rebs; S. Lind 14 pts, 10 rebs) Lanesboro 38, GM 43 (L: B. Gartner 13. Burros trailed by six at half, got to within three, no closer. They are 1-7, 3-13) Wrestling 01-21: L-A/R-P 25, Caledonia-SG-H 39 FCLMC 33, W-K 28 (Wolves trailed 22-18 heading to 170. Wins by Tom Henry (170; 17-5 MD), #1 at 170 in A N. Ander-
son (182; 25-10 TF), Walker Ward (195; 8-1 D), & M. Holm (220; 5-2 D over #7 in A Eric Norgrant) cemented the win. Wolves won two FF’s (132/138), #8 at 152 Connor Hanson won via pinfall)); #8 in A Chatfield 70, W-K 3 (Goph’s took six weights via FF. Tr. Van Sickle (106; pin), Jake Mandt (126; pin), #6 at 145 A.J. Riley (11-3 MD), Ethan Wright (160; 9-4 D), #4 at 182 C. Bly (170; pin), Austin Dahl (182; pin), & #10 at 220 Jacob Bleess (5-3 D in OT over #7 Norgrant) wrestled out wins) 01-23: #8 in A Chatfield 49, C-SG-H 18 (Score was 9-9 after 132. Goph’s won 7 of the final 9 matches, three (170, 195, & 220) by FF. #7 at 113 J. Goldsmith, A.J. Riley (145), & #4 at 152 Harvey F, & C. Bly (182) recorded pins, #1 at 138 Hank F. a 11-1 MD, and #10 at 120 Ty Van Sickle a 4-2 D over #9 in AA at 113 Jacob Winjum) 01-24:
FCLMC 28, Becker 39 (Wolves, trailing 22-17, were done in with losses from 160-182. Korby Koch (126), C. Hanson (152), & M. Holm (220) recorded pins, Alex Fishbaugher (132) & N. Anderson (195) 16-0 & 21-6 TF’s); FCLMC 48, Champlin Park 20 (Wolves trailed 20-12 after 145, won out. They took 132/285 by FF. Koch (126), Hanson (152), T. Henry (170), Anderson (182), & Holm (195) recorded pins, Trevor Barnes (160; 4-0) & W. Ward (220; 3-2) decision victories) 01-25: Lake City Tourney (Chatfield (241.5) took first over P-E-M (148). Tr. Van Sickle (106), J. Goldsmith (113), Hank F. (138), A.J. Riley (145), Harvey F. (152), & C. Bly (170) took first. Goldsmith, ranked #7 in Class A, beat Windom’s #3 Wyatt Stevens 6-5 for the 113 title. See Athlete of the Week for more on Hank F. at 138. Harvey F. beat Mayo’s Brady Nelson (#5 in AAA)
9-2 for his title. J. Mandt (126), D. Lundy (195), & J. Bleess (220) each took second. Mandt lost 9-5 to Medford’s Seth Elwood (#3 at 126 in A). Bleess (#10 in A at 220) lost 3-2 to W-K’s E. Norgrant (#7 in A at 220) in the finals. Bleess beat Norgrant at a dual just days earlier. Ty Van Sickle (120) & R. Meeker (132) took third) Robbinsdale-Cooper Darrel Sohn Duals (FCLMC beat MinneapolisSouthwest 48-15 in round one. They trailed 15-9 after 138, only to win out. The Wolves then lost to Goodhue 54-29 in round two (fell behind 42-0). FCLMC then lost to Minneapolis-Patrick Henry 48-33 in round 3 (fell behind 24-0). C. Hanson (152; pin, 18-3 TF, 7-5 D), N. Anderson (182/195; FF, pin pin), & M. Holm (225; FF, pin, FF) each went 3-0. Wolves are 8-10 in duals) K-M Swalla Duals (In Pool A, LARP beat Byron 33-28. They jumped out 21-0 and later led
27-16 only to lose 220 to trail 28-27. Cale Stensgard’s pin at 285 secured the win. S-Eagles then lost to #3 in AAA Prior Lake 42-25 (fell behind 24-0). In the 4th place bracket, they lost to single-A Lean and Mean NRHEG 55-21. Trailing 16-15, LARP won just one match after 138. Caledonia-SG-H then downed LARP 37-36, giving the Eagles 6th place. They led 15-6, only to trail 31-18. A couple FF’s reduced the C-SG-H lead to 31-30, but a pin at 220 cinched it. Five LARP’er’s went 3-1 on the day. Screamin’ Eagles are now 10-10) Riceville Tourney (GMLOK took 4th of 8. Seven of eight wrestlers to compete finished top three. Br. Olson (106; 3 pins) and B. Benson (220; 10-3 D, pin, 10-2 D) each took first. Blake Olson (152) took second. Josh Graves (120), Parker Hale (145), Christopher Bain (160), & #7 at 195 in A Wyatt Richardson each took 3rd)
•Iowa State University: Gwendolyn Mae Petrillo of Fountain, Open Option (LAS); Kathleen E. Roberts of Wykoff, Mathematics. •University of Wisconsin Eau Claire: Megan Burfield of Chatfield, Education and Human Sciences; Kasandra Wangen of Lanesboro, Nursing and Health Sciences; Lindsey Kuhn of Mabel, Nursing and Health Sciences; Lindsey Merchlewitz of Rushford, Education and Human Sciences. •University of Wisconsin - River Falls: Ashley Bue of
Lanesboro, Biology; Ann Scaife of Rushford, Animal Science. •Winona State University: Tracy Agrimson of Rushford, Adrian Anderson of Lanesboro, Jasmin Applen of Lanesboro, Taylor Archer of Spring Valley, Trevor Auman of Rushford, Amanda Baer of Rushford, Courtney Benson of Harmony, Erin Bernard of Spring Valley, Ryan Bigalk of Harmony, Cassondra Boland of Spring Valley, Cassidy Breer of Rushford, Alex Courrier of Rushford, Leah Dols of Preston, Kelli Dornink of Harmony, Michaela Douglas of Spring Valley, Jacob Eickhoff of Fountain, Kalene Hill of Houston, McKinzee Johnson of Harmony, Sydney
Johnson of Spring Valley, Renee Kinstler of Houston, Tricia Laganiere-Sand of Mabel, Blake Lea of Rushford, Cadence McManimon-Myers of Rushford, Shelby Mierau of Rushford, Zach Neitzke of Houston, Elise Nelson of Rushford, Toby Nelson of Harmony, Marc OchtrupDeKeyrel of Harmony, Zachary Olstad of Harmony, Sidney Robinson of Houston, Karlee Ruen of Lanesboro, Addyson Sand of Mabel, Nicole Vrieze of Spring Valley, Michael Walsh of Preston, Christy Welscher of Mabel, Stephanie Wick of Rushford, Haley Wilkemeyer of Rushford and Tasia Winrow of Rushford. •University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point: Danielle L. Christian of Rushford, Honors. •Vermilion Community College: Tyler Eickhoff of Fountain, Honors; Nicholas Duneman of Rushford, Highest Honors. •Upper Iowa University: Isaac Freese of Lanesboro, member of the UIU Football team, was named to the UIU Athletic
Director’s Honor Roll. Graduations •Winona State University: Lukas Anderson of Rushford, Bachelor of Science-Teaching, Physical Education (Teaching); April Bolduan of Rushford, Bachelor of Science, Sociology: Criminal Justice; Tahira Darling of Rushford, Bachelor of Arts; Carlos Galvis Galvis of Lanesboro, Bachelor of Arts, Accounting, Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Bachelor of Arts, Finance; Ashley Merchlewitz of Houston, Bachelor of Social Work, Social Work, Cum Laude; Addyson Sand of Mabel, Bachelor of Science, Nursing, Magna Cum Laude; Kristine Swenson of Mabel, Bachelor of Science-Teaching, Elementary Education (Teaching); Ryan Thon of Spring Valley, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Amber Wieser of Houston, Bachelor of ScienceTeaching, Special Education: Early Childhood. •North Dakota State University: Michael E. Mulholland of Spring Valley, PHD, Chemistry.
College News Dean’s List/Honors •Gustavus Adolphus College: Nathaniel Chase of Chatfield, Bailey Hilgren of Chatfield and Carl Schiltz of Rushford. •University of Wisconsin - La Crosse: Sarah Costello of Chatfield, Athletic Training Major; Jamie Mathison of Preston, Communication Studies Major: Organizational and Professional Communication Emphasis; Mariah Mueller of Rushford; Brook Ruesink of Spring Valley, Exercise and Sport Science Major: Sport Management.
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A perfect winter day I rose early to make scones and prepare an egg bake. Our company was coming at midmorning and our brunch must be ready to serve. It pleased me to realize that the eggs came from the neighbors, the uncured ham from over near Rushford, the milk from Chatfield, the oyster mushrooms from Harmony, and the exquisite cheese from Wisconsin, via Lanesboro Local. Our own apple cider tasted as fresh as the day it was pressed and tucked into the freezer. How lucky we are to have the tastiest and most natural foods grown
right in the neighborhood. We had planned this gathering many weeks earlier, before multiple snowstorms and cold snaps hit one after the other. I had been warning myself that our plans might not work out after all. Yet the day brought sunshine and 30 degrees, easily the nicest day in over a month. Our lifelong friends arrived from Rochester, bringing their sister and brother-in-law who were visiting from Baltimore, and bearing a lovely fig and nut bread to add to the spread. After coffee was poured, we sat down to our light brunch and
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caught up on news of families and jobs. When the meal had digested a bit, everyone was gung-ho to go snowshoeing. After some wrestling with gaiters and bindings, we were off. While hiking or skiing in untracked woods is certainly possible, modern light-weight snowshoes make winter excursions more enjoyable. The snow was a perfect combination of a bottom layer of hard packed snow hiding the logs and sticks, topped off with a fluffy foot of powder. We tromped single file through the woods. With no plans to do anything to this land except to continue enjoying it in all seasons, I am reminded that we don’t really own the land, the land owns us. The trees, birds and wildlife could not care less whether we think we own it. Life goes on here, with or without humans, as long as we are good stewards like all the Native American, pioneer and farmer “owners” who have come before us. Snowshoeing out onto a cornfield, we felt a cold wind, and realized how comfortable it was in the sheltered woodland. Turning back in, we swished our way deeper into the forest, marching up hills and down, as we made our way to the broad wooded floodplain along the creek. Meandering along the serpentine waterway, we saw its frozen and snow-covered
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surface dotted with tell-tale tracks of deer and squirrels who stay active all winter long. Suddenly we came upon a section of the creek with a beautiful blue-green sheen of ice. Since it had snowed several inches the day before, we were mystified why this particular section had no snow on the water surface, yet was frozen solid. Further along there were some wet areas, so we surmised that spring-fed waters must wash over the ice frequently, building up the ice as it freezes, yet melting any snow that falls. Our friends needed a little convincing that the creek is only a foot deep under the ice, and then we all dropped down and crossed over the ice and clambered up the other bank. After exploring more woodlands and
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299 $ 39 IGA Hot Dogs............................................1 $ 69 Oscar Mayer Wieners............................ 3 $ 99 Oscar Mayer Wieners............................ 4 $ 69 Schweigert Braunschweiger...................1 $ 19 Pork Sausage Rolls or Tasty Links............1 $ 69 Farmland Cubed or Diced Ham........... 3 $ 69 Special Select Ham or Turkey............... 3 $ 99 Tail on Cooked Shrimp 31-40 Count.... 9 $ 69 Oven Crispy Popcorn Shrimp................2 $ 99 Oscar Mayer Fully Cooked Bacon....... 3 $
7-9 Oz. • Assorted
Oscar Mayer Deli Fresh Meats.............. 16 Oz.
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Chairman’s Reserve
Boneless Beef Chuck Steak $ 29
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Catfish Nuggets $ 99
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Pork Cube Steak $ 59
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579 $ 99 Tippy Toes Baby Wipes............................1 $ 99 Topcare Training Pants...........................6 $ 99 Come N Get It Dog Food.......................8 $ 99 Purina Kit N Kaboodle Cat Food......10 $ 99 Purex Ultra Packs....................................6 $ 29 Dial Complete Foaming Hand Soap.... 2 $ 49 Pepto-Bismol Cherry.............................. 3 23-50 Count • Assorted
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Blue Bonnet Spread ¢
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Rising Crust or Italian Favorities Pizza 2/$
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Location an issue for Veterans Memorial in Chatfield By Karen Reisner At the January 27 meeting of the Chatfield City Council an appropriate location for a Veterans Memorial proposed by the Chatfield American Legion Club was discussed at length. Coun-
cilor Paul Novotny was absent. Jerry Baudoin representing the Legion presented the latest proposal for the memorial. His proposal was to place it in City Park near the sidewalk in front of and between the cannon and the
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enough room for it to fit in City Park. There was a concern that it would make that area of the park look cluttered. Frank said the flag, cannon, War Memorial and visitors center were pretty well in proportion now. Councilor Mike Urban was concerned that this was the third variation for the memorial offered in the past few months. Baudoin had previously suggested names of individual Chatfield veterans be engraved first starting with the Spanish American War, then starting with World War II, and now dropping the idea of engraving individual names of veterans all together. Mayor Russ Smith, speaking as a veteran, explained he was always in favor of honoring veterans, but it has to be done right. He too was concerned that it would make it look congested in that
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location. Councilor Robert Pederson suggested the library lawn. He noted that it would tie in with the library and space for parking is already there. Councilor Ken Jacobson agreed, saying they were in favor of the concept, but they need to be careful where they place it. He asked why it couldn’t be placed across the street? Baudoin said he liked the library location if it they decided it would be too congested in the park. Frank said the Legion should find a location that could work and come back with a concrete design drawn to scale, so we can know exactly what it would look like. Baudoin was concerned about spending money for a design until he knew it would be approved. Fran Novotny, commander of VFW, agreed that the City Park location was a problem. He said
it needs to be along the highway somewhere so people can see it and sufficient space is needed where there is room for the number of pavers to grow. He suggested a joint venture with the Legion, VFW, and the city. Urban suggested a task force be formed including members of the Legion, VFW, council, and the park and recreation committee. The issue was tabled with Pederson voting against. Other Business Brief •A public hearing to be held on March 24 at 7 p.m. in the council chambers was set. The hearing is on the proposed modification of Municipal Development District No. 2, the proposed approval of a related modified Development Program, the establishment of Tax Increment Financing District No. 2-5 and the adoption of the related TIF plan. A copy of the plan will be available at the clerk’s office at City Hall. Mike Bubany, Drown and Asso-
The FCJ reaches over 13,000 household each week. ciates, said the action is calling for the redevelopment of the Twiford Street area, public improvements to be installed by the city. Most of the costs will be covered by grants and special assessments. •Jacobson reported on the Public Services committee. They had met with the fire department to discuss a remodel of its kitchen. •The maintenance of the city’s float and a request to install bleachers at the horse area were discussed at the Park and Recre-
ation committee. •Tony Lammers credited Brian Burkholder for his work on the Wellhead Protection Program that has been recognized with an award. Lammers also said they have to turn off water service to some homes for a few hours at times to repair a water main break. •Household Hazardous Waste Collection will be on September 16.
Keeping forages in focus during the offseason By Jerrold Tesmer, Extension Educator for Fillmore/Houston Counties The winter of 2012/13 will be one to remember for anyone in the business of producing and/or feeding forages. Region wide winterkill including parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Jerrold Tesmer Iowa, and Canada resulted in a tight supply and high demand market that to some extent continues today. Hindsight points a finger at rain events occurring over these areas in January and February resulting in ice sheeting and eventually plant (crown) suffocation. An extended winter and slow spring growth added additional plant injury and death while delaying first harvest of legumes and grasses whether in fields or pastures. Moving to the winter of 2013/14, in which it already feels extended. Forage producers are curious about the effects of the cold spell that was experienced at the end of December and into January. Of concern were the temperatures that were recorded and the duration of the cold spell. Forage Specialist Dr. Dan Undersander of the University of Wisconsin produced a news release in response to the weather events thus far. In summary, with the temperatures experienced, snow cover depth at that time, and an understanding of lethal temperatures at the growing point location, perennial forage plants should have survival success. Plants at this time of year are at their strongest dormancy provided stresses were minimized prior to season’s end. Does this mean there won’t be winter injury this winter? That is yet to be determined as typically most injury and death occurs late winter in Feb/March with warming temperatures to break dormancy too early and
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melting snow causing standing water and ice. Continuing with a forages concentration, Dr. Scotty Wells from the University of North Carolina has been hired by the University of Minnesota as the state forage and cropping systems specialist. He began his career here in early December. He has started the process of working with the forage team in putting together research and programming plans for 2014. To date we have focused on delivering three regional forage based programs across the state. With specifics to follow in time, Fergus Falls (March 26), St. Charles (March 27), and Kingston (March 28) are the event sites with agendas developed for discussion and teaching towards current production issues. Research efforts focused in forages located in West Central Minnesota for 2014 include alfalfa variety genetic evaluations, corn hybrid genetic evaluations, alfalfa/grass mixtures for production and quality, and economic inputs of high intensity managed alfalfa production. These efforts will be highlighted at field days, in print, and winter producer meetings to disseminate what is observed and learned for field applications. On a final note…as seeding decisions are being made for this spring, keep in mind the importance of species and variety selection. All too often I work with producers who have decided a particular grass species is going to be a component of a forage mixture and then gather whichever variety is easiest available at the closest retailer. For example, I challenge that as much or more thought should go into which orchardgrass variety to get as it took to determine orchardgrass was the species to include. Take the time to identify your needs related to disease resistance, persistence, maturity and production distribution throughout the growing season. This may result in having to order the desired variety from the local distributer or driving a little further to get what is needed. There is no other crop as significant in putting the right genetics into the ground with the projected stand life targeted at four to six years with good management. My thanks to: Douglas L. Holen Jr, UM Extension Rgl Ofc Fergus Falls for the timely information.
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Fillmore Central School Board discusses land owned by school By Jade Sexton The Fillmore Central School Board recently hashed out the confusing details of a one-acre parcel of land apparently legally owned by the school. The land is wooded, and located two miles south of Preston. A country school was once located there, and then the Preston School District. There is some confusion and no records as to the change in ownership after that time, but the Preston Area Chamber of Commerce has been paying the taxes. They are now questioning why they are doing so, when the parcel technically belongs to the school. The subject came to the school board in 2008, and it was decided at that time to take no action. Board member Deb Ristau had looked back on meeting records. She remembered the board deciding at that time that the legal fees and other costs associated with selling the land or giving it away would be significant. Also, there is some discrepancy in the description of the land and some
confusion as to the exact location. At the time, the board considered giving that land to the Boy Scouts, but Ristau found the Boy Scouts organization cannot own land. There was also some discussion about giving the land to the Game Havens, as they can own land and have used it before. The board did not take any action at this time. They will be getting more information and finding out if anyone wants the property or if anyone is using it. They will speak with the owner of the adjacent land as well, and working with Scott Springer, the attorney that approached the district on behalf of the chamber, to see about getting the legal details worked out. Organization The board went over organizational items for 2014. Chairperson will remain Ross Kiehne, and Vice Chairperson Craig Britton. The clerk will now be Jim Love, with Shelly Topness as Vice Clerk and Sue Sikkink as Treasurer.
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Board salaries for 2014 will remain the same. Committee assignments will stay the same, with the exception of Emily Ellis taking Special Education Advisory Council, and trading with Sue Sikkink, who will be on the Meet and Confer Committee. Official depositories are First SE Bank in Harmony, F&M Community Bank in Preston, First State Bank in Fountain, and MSDLAF (Minnesota School District Liquid Asset Fund). Official newspapers are the Republican-Leader, News Record, and the Fillmore County Journal. Official stations for school closings are KQYB, KFIL, KROC, KNXR, KTTC, and Harmony and Preston Local Cable Channels. The official school district legal counsel is Knutson, Flynn, and Deans. Personnel The board approved the hire of Marsha Dowe as a homebound instructor for five hours a week. It was also approved to increase the hours of a high school paraprofessional by two hours a day due to increased student needs. Maternity leave was approved for Carrie Mathison, high school art teacher. Liisa Wand was hired as a long-term substitute to take her place. Spring coaches were approved. Tris Tollefson is the head softball coach, Keith Larson head baseball, Lane Powell head girls golf, and Brad Holten head boys golf. Jackie Whitacre was approved the director of the spring play. It was approved to allow a student studying Special Education at Minnesota State Moorhead, Brian Feight, shadow Special Ed Director Micki Breitsprecher for 160 hours this winter and spring. Vehicle Purchase The district’s 22-year-old truck used for custodial purposes needs to be replaced. The board approved the purchase of a 2003 Chevy Silverado from McKean’s in Harmony. With the trade-in of the old truck, the total cost will be $9,500. City of Harmony easement The street behind the high school, 1st Ave SW in Harmony, will be undergoing reconstruction this summer that will involve the sidewalks at the school. The engineer for the project determined the easement falls a few feet short of where the sidewalk actually is, and they need to have it updated before funding can be put in place for the project. The board approved. Other Business The board approved keeping the driver’s training fees the same for 2014, at $330 for Fillmore Central students, $380 for students outside the district, and $40 per hour for behind the wheel time. The February meeting was changed to Wednesday, February 26 at 7 p.m. at the Preston Elementary.
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Southeast Minnesota real estate market continues to strengthen in 2013 ROCHESTER, Minn. – The real estate market in southeast Minnesota saw strong gains in nearly every indicator in 2013, with the result being a residential housing market that continues to improve. The results were announced by the Southeast Minnesota Association of REALTORS® (SEMAR), an association representing more than 800 REALTORS®. “In 2013, southeast Minnesota saw an increase in stability throughout our 11 counties,” said Casey Hatch, President of the SEMAR. “What we are seeing now is what we should be seeing - stability. Bank-owned properties and short sales once commanded a good share of the market. Residential real estate is going to be stronger with fewer foreclosures and short sales. All the indicators we use to judge the health of a marketplace are going in the right direction. This is good news for home sellers and those looking to move into our area. We continue to see strong, consistent growth.” Among the indicators that help shape the real estate market in southeast Minnesota: •Homes Sold: More than 5,000 homes were sold in 2013, an increase of 6.4 percent. In 2012, backlog inventory sold as the economy grew stronger and buyers entered the market with more confidence. •Months Supply of Inventory: Levels dropped 11.8 percent this year to 4.5 months supply. Months of inventory has been dropping consistently over the last three years, which is a significant supply side correction. Sellers are facing less competi-
tion and multiple offer situations are more commonplace. Unfortunately, some buyers are struggling to find quality inventory. •Days on the Market: Down nearly 14 percent to 102 days, on average, shows that homes, when priced appropriately, are selling quickly. •Median Sales Price: The point at which half of the sales sold for less and half for more (not accounting for seller concessions) in a given month was $140,000 in 2013, an increase of 4.5 percent over 2012. With less inventory and more demand, the median sales price has recovered some losses since the end of the Great Recession. •Affordability Index: The index this year is 241, which means the median household income is 241 percent of what is necessary to qualify for the median-priced home under prevailing interest rates. The higher number is an indicator of greater affordability in an area. This indicates that the housing market in southeast Minnesota continues to be strong and affordable. •In 2013 we saw what we needed to see – a residential real estate market is stabilizing and is poised for continued growth. “When taken together, these indicators show a healthy market that is continuing to strengthen,” Hatch said. “We expect these trends, and the growth associated with Destination Medical Center, to continue strong sales for existing homes and more building of new homes throughout the region. All these indicators are ways of saying our area is strong and getting stronger.”
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or alternate veterinarians with the “animal hospital locator.” •Locate pet-friendly hotels. •Test their knowledge with interactive quizzes and earn badges that they can share on their social networks along with their favorite picture of their pet. History shows that people have not evacuated during disasters because they did not want to leave their pets behind. The Red Cross app contains resources to help owners include pets in their emergency action plans. The Red Cross has made emergency information available whenever and wherever people need it. The Pet First Aid App and other Red Cross
apps can be found in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store for Android by searching for American Red Cross or by going to redcross. org/mobileapps. About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-forprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
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Sealed bids will be received at the Law Office of Thomas M. Manion located at 204 Parkway Ave. N., Lanesboro, MN until Friday, February 14, 2014, at 4:00 PM, for the purchase of the NE¼ N/W ¼ except West 10 acres and except NE of river; SE ¼ NW ¼ except West 15 acres; E ½ NE ¼ SW ¼ and West ½ NE ¼ except North of river and except 5 acres; NW ¼ SE¼ lying west of old county road, all in 11-10211, Carimona Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Survey to govern. See attached survey map for an outline of the property. Bidders shall submit their bid by indicating what parcel(s), A, B or C, they are bidding on. Parcel A has 138.74 acres, more or less, parcel B has 13.43 acres, more or less, and parcel C has 17.51 acres, more or less. Bids shall be made in writing and enclosed in a sealed envelope and plainly marked “VandeZande farm” on the exterior. Bids shall contain the name, address and phone numbers of the bidder. Bids may be either delivered in person or mailed to the Law Office of Thomas M. Manion, 204 Parkway Ave. N., P.O. Box 420, Lanesboro, MN 55949. Bids shall be deemed received on the date the bid arrives at the office. Bids shall be accompanied by cashier’s check made payable to Thomas M. Manion trust account, for 5% of the bid as a potential earnest money deposit. Unsuccessful bidders will have their checks returned. Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids and negotiate with bidders. The successful bidder will be required to enter into a standard Minnesota purchase agreement; said agreement will provide for real estate taxes being prorated to the date of closing and provide for closing date on or before March 14, 2014. Full possession will be given on the date of closing. The premises are being sold “as is”.
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Kingsland discusses impact of snow days By Barb Jeffers The Kingsland School Board met on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the Kingsland Conference Room. All members were present with the exception of Steve Tart. Superintendant John McDonald was also present. Following the Pledge of Allegiance the school board approved consent agenda items including board agenda, minute review of the December 16, 2013 and January 8, 2014 meetings, January 2014 bills, policy review, and policy adoption. In Public Thank You and Recognition Land O’ Lakes was recognized for a volunteer grant in the amount of $2,000 and BP Amoco for a donation in the amount of $2,150 towards the softball program. Also recognized was the Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council (MAELC) in the amount of $18,551, with special thanks to Ag instructor Kristal Brogan for working towards the grant, which will be used to start a food chemistry class at Kingsland next year. Superintendent McDonald also recognized Deb Amundrud, KES paraprofessional, for over 14 years of service. Although there was a larger than normal public attendance at the
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Kingsland School Board meeting on January 22, 2014, there were no public comments. There were also no student reports. In Spotlight on Education assessments have been developed which have shown benefits in teaching students. Students have been given three part MTA tests giving examples of performance in math and science. Kingsland PLC members explained what they have accomplished this school year and discussed their Math Club and I Can Statements. The Finance/Facilities Committee met on January 8, 2014. Discussion included how the school buildings are holding up during the cold weather, the one day closing of Minnesota schools by Governor Dayton, and schoolfinance.com. Curriculum/Personnel met on January 13, 2014. A discussion was held on the position of secretary and lane change. Also discussed was Deb Amundrud and her many years of service, resignations, and the My Foundation program. The committee also talked about the weather day at Kingsland. The Policy/PR Committee met on December 18, 2013 and reviewed the first and second readings of policy review, social media and the Kingsland website, DOMESTIC SHORTHAIR MIX
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For more information on adopting Sallie visit our website: www.pawsandclaws.org PAwS AnD ClAwS HuMAnE SOCIETy 3224 19th Street NW, Rochester, MN 55901 (507) 288-7226 • info@pawsandclaws.org
and the staff parking policy. Principal Hecimovich stated that semester finals are almost complete, NWEA winter assessments have begun with information being sent out to parents on Blackboard Connect. Preparations have begun for registration for next year beginning with the science department. Discussions have been held as to what classes will be offered for the 2014-15 school year. The first robotics team attended the International Kick-off of First Robotics at Mayo High School and will be building their robot for a competition in March of 2014 in Duluth. There will be a financial aid meeting on Monday, January 27 at 6:30 p.m. Information on Accuplacer tests has been discussed with parents. The My Foundations Program is being implemented which helps prepare students for the Accuplacer college placement test in a 10 week course. In high school happenings semester finals were discussed, and the one act play competed in Stewartville. The dance team performed for the school. A note was made that colleges are looking for kids who were active in high school as these students are. Parent-teacher conferences will be held February 6 and 13, 2014. Principal Priebe reported on the Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) program saying, “It has been a positive thing” having dads in the school. The program officially kicked off on January 21, 2014 with dads spending time at the school. MAP testing (Measure of Academic Progress) has a winter window from January 27 - February 10, 2014 for grades K-6 in reading and math. Priebe thanked Deb Amundrud for her service. The semester ended Friday, January 17, 2014. Techspo Technology training for teachers was held in Chatfield, Minn. on Monday, January 20, 2014. Priebe discussed parent-teacher conferences, social media, and Spotlight on Education as well. Superintendent McDonald discussed media coverage and thanked teachers for their work. McDonald talked about Kingsland success and gave a list of items that have been accomplished at Kingsland over the last three years. The five different scenarios of the facilities study plan were put up on the screen for the public to view. Copies of this information can be found online at www.fillmorecountyjournal. com. World’s Best Workforce was discussed. More information will be brought to the board at a later date. Superintendent McDonald attended the MSBA conference. McDonald recognized the paraprofessionals at Kingsland for their hard work. The High School League is grouping schools together by size and geographic proximity which would mean changes for area schools. The MSHSL has voted in favor of creating “districts” instead of conferences. The schools locat-
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ed in each “district” would create their own scheduling eight regular season football games. The change would take effect in 2015. Business Manager Todd Lechtenberg discussed schoolfinance. com, which is good for projecting three to five years down the road, which would be helpful in projecting enrollment at Kingsland in the future. The budget was discussed with the largest increase being in federal dollars and overall expenses in line. Mr. Lechtenberg will be starting to turn his attention to the 2015-16 school year while still monitoring the current budget. Enrollment in Community Education is higher this year. In Old Business Linda Wangsness was hired as Art Club advisor. Retirement of Deb Amundrud was approved. Deb was unable to attend the meeting but the school board thanked her for her service and had a service recognition award for her. Accepted resignations of Erik Bicknese as B squad baseball coach, Kathy Beevers as business manager, Josh Hogberg as musical director, and Jim Hupka as track coach. An adjustment to the Attendance Secretary position, which was on the agenda for the meeting was tabled until a later date for further study. Motion carried to approve a lane change for Stacey Hogberg. A motion to hire John Fenske as a bus driver failed until further discussion due to possible conflict with his coaching duties. Hiring Andrew Brouwer as head football
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coach was approved. Additional new hires included Janelle Mosher-Rowe as KES paraprofessional, Jasper Hamersma as KMS paraprofessional, and Kyle Weinmann as KMS interventionist. The school board discussed January 6, 2014 when Governor Mark Dayton closed all Minnesota schools as well as other snow days that have occurred. In a 4 to 1 vote, with Gwen Howard having concerns and objecting, the school board adjusted the school calendar and set the last student day as May 30, 2014, which is the same day as graduation, and the last teachers day as June 2, 2014. This date may need to be adjusted again as there has been an additional snow day on Monday, January 27, 2014. Maternity leaves were approved for Erin Cady and Stacey Hogberg. The school board discussed the Facility Plan and set a study session for the school board and administration only on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at 5:30 in the district conference room. Added to the original agenda was a grievance level 3. The Personnel Committee met with a union representative on January 21, 2014 to discuss a grievance level 3. The school board made the decision to deny the grievance. The next regular school board meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting date has been changed from Monday, February 17 due to President’s Day.
SANDEN REALTY & AucTioNS 175.50 acres of good productive Fillmore County farm land in Norway Township. Approximately 165.35 acres tillable to be offered in two individual tracts. Major soils are tama and downs silt loams with overall PI of 85-90 with blacktop road access. These parcels would make a great addition to any farm operation.
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LoCATed: Rushford American Legion, 213 State Rd. 16, Rushford, MN 55971 PC #1: PC # 04.0127.000 - 75 acres in section 14 more or less W 1/2 NW 1/4 (exc 5.0 acres building site-subject to survey) - Tillable acres 70.46 - Borders Fillmore County Rd. #10 and State Highway #43 South of Bratsburg. PC #2: PC # 04.0128.000 Section 15 - e 87 AC of Ne 1/4 - Borders State Hwy #43 - West side south of Bratsburg. PC # 04.0084.000 Section 10 - 13.50 AC N 1/2 Se 1/4 Se 1/4 exc. 5.0 AC and exc 1.45 AC - Borders State Highway #43 and Fillmore County Rd. #10 west of Bratsburg. Total acreage of 100.50 acres with 93.48 acres tillable with 6.3 acres in CRP and MN/doT living snowfence agreement. View additional information on our web site: www.sandenrealty.com ALL ACReAgeS PeR FILLMoRe CouNTy ASSeSSoR dATA CRoPLANd ACReAge PeR FILLMoRe CouNTy FSA oFFICe dATA ReAL eSTATe TAxeS due ANd PAyABLe IN 2014 To Be PRoRATed To TIMe oF PoSSeSSIoN Terms: $50,000 down payment on each parcel auction day - Non-refundable if buyer(s) fail to close. The balance due and payable in full to seller on or before March 20, 2014 at which time buyer shall receive a clear marketable title and possession. Seller to furnish updated abstract. A 2% buyer premium will be added over and above final bid. This will equal the final contract price. All parcels sell in “as is” condition and with no contingencies whatsoever. All bidders/buyers must have financing in order. Any verbal announcements auction day takes precedence over print.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY, FEB. 4
THURSDAY, FEB. 6
FRIDAY, FEB. 7
Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Sylvan Manor, 503 Parkway Avenue, Lanesboro. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10:3011am, Kenilworth Apartments, 503 Parkway Avenue, Lanesboro. •SEMCAC Senior Dining Bingo, 11am, Rushford Tenborg Center.* •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.*
•Free Senior Coffee, 9am, Heritage Grove, Harmony.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Good Shepherd Apartment Community Center, 800 Home Street, Rushford, MN. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10:4511:15am at the Tenborg Center, 113 East Jessie Street, Rushford. •Story Hour, 11am, Harmony Public Library. No school, no story hour.* •Canton Senior Citizens meet, 1pm for cards and visiting, Canton Community Center.* •Merry Meeter’s Birthday Club, 2pm, Village Square, Fountain. Roll call: Old valentines and memories. •TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) Meeting, Spring Valley Care Center Activity Room. Weigh-in from 5:155:30 pm. Meeting from 5:30-6:15 pm. Questions contact Judy at 507-3462469. •Preston Historical Society meeting, 7pm, Methodist Church, Preston. Public invited. •AA Class “Road’s Journey,” 8pm, 301 E. Franklin St., Spring Valley (a yellow house).*
•Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-1:30pm, North Manor, 445 Main Avenue South, Harmony. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1:302:30pm at the South Manor, 445 Main Avenue South, Harmony. •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St. Chatfield.* •Harmony AA Group, 8pm, Harmony Community Center. For more info call 612-251-3822 or 507-272-2191*
•Community Pancake Breakfast, 9am-1pm, Chatfield High School cafeteria. $6 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. (All you can eat pancakes, eggs, sausage and beverages) •Second Sunday Cinema, 3pm, Potter Auditorium, Chatfield. Visit chatfieldpubliclibrary.org for more info. •Family BINGO Night, 5pm, St. Paul Lutheran 128 Fillmore Street, Chatfield. For more info call 507-867-3583. •Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, south Main St. and Highway 52.*
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MONDAY, FEB. 10
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5 •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 9:3010am, Hillside Apartments, 409 South Hudson Avenue, Spring Valley. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10:4511:15am at the Community Center, 200 South Broadway Avenue, Spring Valley. •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, 1300 West Tracy Rd., Spring Valley.*
•Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, 1300 West Tracy Rd., Spring Valley, MN.* •“Looking Back 85 Years,” Noon rommegrot and lefse lunch, Heimbygda Sons of Norway Lodge - 376. •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, call 507-251-1771 or 765-2518.*
SUNDAY, FEB. 9 •VFW Mens Aux Breakfast, 8-12:30pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall.
•Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Cherrywood Estates, 101 & 105 Cherrywood Drive, Mabel, MN. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10:3011:15am at the Fire Hall, 109 North Elm, Mabel. •Preston Senior Potluck, 11:30am, Preston Servicemen’s Club, Preston. •VFW Ladies Aux Meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall.
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Notice of application for livestock feedlot permit Notice is hereby given per Minnesota Statue 116.07 subd. 7 (a) that Gopherwood LLC has made application to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the county of Fillmore for a permit to construct a feedlot of 500 or more animal units. The proposed feedlot will be located in the NE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 26, Beaver Township, Fillmore County. The proposed feedlot consists of 3,300 head of swine from 55-300 lbs all in confinement with liquid manure storage. The total animal unit capacity will be 990. This publication shall constitute as notice to each resident and each owner of real property within 5,000 feet of the perimeter of the proposed feedlot as required by Minnesota State Law. Printed at the request of Gopherwood LLC. Publish 3
Notice to gasoline and diesel fuel suppliers Sealed bids will be received until 1:30 p.m. February 20, 2014, by the County Engineer of Fillmore County, Preston, Minnesota, on behalf of the Fillmore County Board of Commissioners for the supplying of gasoline and diesel fuel as needs require for the period of February 27th, 2014 to February 26th, 2015. Each location and fuel type will be considered as separate bids. No conditional or combination bids will be accepted. Price quotations shall be submitted on bid forms obtained from the office of the County Highway Engineer. Bids may be returned to 909 Houston St NW, Preston, MN 55965 by the bid deadline. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids and to waive any defects. Dated this 28th day of January. Ronald Gregg Fillmore County Engineer Preston, MN 55965 Publish 3, 10
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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-14-69 In Re: Estate of Maynard Duane Gilbertson, also known as Maynard Gilbertson, 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 flied with the Registrar, along with a Will dated October 12, 2013. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Brian Gilbertson, whose address is 506 2nd Avenue N., Edgerton, Minnesota 56128, Carmen Omacht, whose address is 805 5th Ave. SE, Stewartville, Minnesota 55976, and Duane Gilbertson, whose address is 602 1st Street, Fountain, Minnesota 55935, to serve as the personal representatives 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 representatives. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representatives 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 representatives have 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 representatives or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated Jan. 24, 2014 /s/ James D. Attwood James D. Attwood Court Administrator Thomas M. Manion (MN# 0067167) Thomas M. Manion, Attorney at Law 204 Parkway Avenue North P.O. Box 420 Lanesboro Minnesota 55949 Telephone: (507) 467-2317 Facsimile: (507) 467-2400
STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-14-68 In Re: Estate of Jeanette J. July aka Jeanette Josephine July Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s will dated 10/21/1998 and codicil(s) to the will, dated N/A, and separate writings(s) under Minn. Stat. 524.2-513 (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Linden J. July whose address is 5205 Sunset Lane, Loretto, MN 55357 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. 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. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. A charitable beneficiary may request notice of the probate proceedings be given to the Attorney General pursuant to Minn. Stat. 501B.41, subd. 5. Dated:Dated: 1/24/14 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Kelly M. Wagner Baudler Maus Forman Kritzer & Wagner 124 North Broadway, PO Box 1268 Spring Valley, MN 55975 Attorney License No: #0314031 Telephone: 507-346-7301 FAX: 507-346-2537 Email: kwagner@baudlerlaw.com Publish 3, 10
Public Notice - Wykoff AT&T Mobility Services, LLC is proposing to install a telecommunications tower at 20013 230th Street, Wykoff, MN 55990 & Latitude: 43° 41’ 24.6” N, Longitude: 92° 15’ 07.1” W. The height of the tower will be approximately 96 meters above ground. The tower is anticipated to have steady red lights, FAA Style E (L-864/L865/L-810). Specific information regarding the project is available by calling Jon Reis (515) 473-6256 during normal business hours. Any interested party may file comments within thirty days of this notice with Impact7G, Inc. at 6505 Merle Hay Road, Suite B, Johnston, IA 50131 on the impact of the proposed action on any districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under National Historic Preservation Act Section 106. Any interested party may also request further environmental review of the proposed action under the FCC’s National Environmental Policy Act rules, 47 CFR §1.1307, by notifying the FCC of the specific reasons that the action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. This request must only raise environmental concerns and can be filed online using the FCC pleadings system at www.fcc. gov within 30 days of the date that notice of this proposed action is published on the FCC’s website. Refer to Antenna Structure Registration No. A0876658 to file the request and view the specific information about the proposed action. A copy of the request should be provided to Impact7G, Inc. at 6505 Merle Hay Road, Suite B, Johnston, IA 50131. Publish 3
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Summary of minutes January 14, 2014 County Board meeting The Fillmore County Board met in regular session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: NONE The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda. • the following Consent Agenda: 1. January 7, 2014 County Board minutes. 2. Overnight stay for property appraiser to attend MAAO Agricultural Committee meeting. 3. Payment of Semcac 2014 allocation. 4. Payment of 2014 1st quarter invoice to Mayo Clinic for Medical Examiner/Autopsy Service Agreement. • advertise for reconstruction of County State Aid Highway No. 1 City of Spring Valley. • amendment to Detour Agreement No. 03275 between MN/DOT and Fillmore County. • support document from local governments and associations to keep current truck weight limits. • bid for framing of Veteran’s Cemetery renderings. • payment to Fillmore County Insurance Account. • amended Automatic External Defibrillator quote. • paid-in-advance orders for Veteran’s Cemetery ground breaking photo book. • renewal of continuing support for Track-It from BCM Software, Inc. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Fillmore County Treasurer, fuel, $3,625.12 Marco, Inc., supplies $8,882.83 MN Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, training $2,109.00 MN Society of Professional Surveyor, registration fees $500.00 Phone Station, Inc., services $521.02 Preston Service Plus, services $599.17 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $16,237.14 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (29 bills - not listed) $4,751.47 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $20,988.61 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Auto License Bureau, tabs $656.00 Baudoin Oil, fuel $2,861.93 Beckley’s Office Products, services $527.43 Braun Intertec Corporation, Inc., services $2,299.50 Fillmore County Treasurer-credit card, other travel expense $1,034.63 MN Transportation Alliance, membership dues $3,265.00 Spring Valley Overhead Door Company, Inc., services $950.00 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $11,594.49 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (8 bills - not listed) $956.73 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $12,551.22 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Bobbie Vickerman, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 3
Advertisement for Bids City of Wykoff, Minnesota 217 N. Gold Street, PO Box 218 Wykoff, MN 55990 Separate sealed Bids for the construction of: The demolition of existing trickling filter wastewater treatment equipment and installation of a new activated sludge packaged plant treatment system along with a mechanical raw sewage screen and ultraviolet (UV) disinfection. Treatment system to be installed in a new prefabricated metal building. Project also includes HVAC, electrical, and associated sitework. Will be received by City Clerk, City of Wykoff at the City Hall until 3:00 p.m., February 27, 2014, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The Contract Documents may be examined at the following location(s): Wykoff City Hall, Builders Exchange of Rochester, MN, or at www.questcdn.com (eBidDoc 3084130) Download cost is $20.00, hard copy cost is $100.00 (with $80.00 being refundable if documents are returned to the WHKS office in reusable condition within 14 days after the award of the project). Copies of the Contract Documents may be obtained at the Issuing Office, WHKS & Co. located at 2905 S. Broadway, Rochester, MN 55904 upon payment of $100.00 for each set. Dated: January 30, 2014 /s/ Cheryl Davis City Clerk, City of Wykoff Publish 3, 10
Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Beste Byen 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 201 Parkway Avenue North Lanesboro, Mn 55949 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Folkvangen LLC 100 woodview Avenue Lanesboro, MN 55949 4. I, the undesigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his//her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: 1/13/14 /s/ Richard A. Nethercut Attorney Publish 3, 10
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EMPLOYMENT Seasonal Feed Truck Driver: Responsibilities include delivering bulk feed from our Houston feed mill and assisting with feed production at the mill. CDL license required. Inquire at Farmers Co-op Elevator in Rushford, 507-864-7733. Download job description and application at www.farmerscoopelevator.coop. h3-o Eagle Bluff ELC in Lanesboro is taking applications for part-time foodservice positions. Flexible hours. Contact Sara McCallson at 507-467-2437. h3, 10-o
EMPLOYMENT The Minnesota Historical Society seeks applicants for Site Supervisor position to supervise assigned museum interpretive staff, and to coordinate the daily operations of the Historic Forestville Site and staff. This is a full-time, regular (1,664 annual hours) position located in rural Preston, MN (site location within Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park). Applications must be received by February 14, 2014. For a more complete description of the responsibilities and qualifications; MNHS application and instructions, please see our website, www.mnhs.org/about/jobs EEO. h27,3-o
Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS
has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals
Nurse night Shift • 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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Part time inside auction cashiers wanted. Some overnight travel required. For more information call Lanna at Gehling Auction company 507-765-2131 h20tfn-o
NOW HIRING OTR company drivers. West Coast Lane, Excellent Pay, Health Ins, Paid Vacation, Safety bonus, new equipment, weekly home time. Call for details 320/203-1015 MCAN
Lanesboro house share rental $350+ utilities. No pets. No smoking. 507-259-6484. rtfn-o
THE FILLMORE COUNTY Journal is seeking a freelance writer to cover Canton City Council meetings as well as occasional human interest stories. Send letter of interest and writing sample to PO Box 496, Preston, MN 55965. h9tfn- x
$1000 Weekly!! Mailing Brochures From Home. Helping home workers since 2001. Genuine Opportunity. No Experience Required. Start Immediately. www.mailingmembers.com (VOID IN SD) (MFPA)
START AFFORDING YOUR RENT! 1 & 2 BD family & senior apts in Canton, Harmony, Lanesboro, Mabel & Ostrander. Rent based on income & some smoke free! Free applications & tours! 800-676-6505 www.lifestyleinc. net tdd 507-451-0704 Equal Housing Opportunity. r13,20,27,3-o
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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 & cna shifts available. Will train and reimburse for classes, if not on the registry. Bonus Pay on weekends and shift differential.
Harmony - 2 bedroom home with attached garage. 2 car unattached garage. $550/month plus utilities. NS, NP, ref required. Call 507-273-3393. r3-o Two bedroom apartment in Spring Valley. $425/month plus utilities. No smoking, no pets. Call 507-346-7879 or 507-259-4239. r20tfn-o NICE ONE BEDROOM apartment at 417 Kansas Street, Preston. $375/month, includes heat, water, sewer and garbage. Laundry facilities in bldg. Available immediately. Call daytime 507-765-2281 or 765-2372; evenings 507-765-4423 or 765-2413 r20tfn-o Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + until. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o
Contact Nicky or stop by for an application.
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Service Technician
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Bobcat of Rochester is accepting applications for Service Technicians. Duties include, but are not limited to, performing service, diagnostics, and repair on New/Used Industrial and Agriculture Equipment. Experience and Training in Diesel, Hydraulic & Electrical diagnostics & repair preferred, with a positive and motivated attitude. Applications for the Service Technician position can be submitted by mail, by e-mail, or in person to our office. Bobcat of Rochester, 103 20th ST NE, Stewartville, MN 55976 jthorsen@bobcatofrst.com
Freelance Writer The Fillmore County Journal is looking for a free-lance writer to write occasional feature stories and government meetings. We are looking for someone with good writing skills and an interest in people. Please send a letter of interest and writing sample to Editor, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or e-mail to news@fillmorecountyjournal. com or call for more information 507-765-2151.
Applications are 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 7, 2014.
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FOR RENT: 2 BD apartment in Preston. Central air, stove, refrigerator, laundry hookups, no smoking, no pets. 507-4672941. r9tfn- o Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Do you need storage while in the process of moving? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x OFFICE SPACE for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 4 to 6 employees. Cost $335/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn- x
LAKEWOOD SENIOR HOuSINg, 420 Bench St. Chatfield. Easy living...no yard work, no shoveling! For those who are 62 and older, handicapped/disabled. 1-bedroom apts. Heat paid. On-site laundry. Rent based on income. Off-street parking. Call (507) 867-4791
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
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. v20eow- o Licensed Child Care in Chatfield has openings for full time children over 2. Curriculum, fenced yard, CPR, first aid. Contact Angela 507-272-3208 or danijodesigns@gmail.com v27,3-o
TRANSPORTATION COMPLIANCE AND MARKETING MANAGER Semcac, a non-profit human service agency located in Rushford, MN, is accepting applications for a full-time Transportation Compliance and Marketing Manager. The position is responsible for ensuring the department is in compliance with MNDOT and Federal Transportation Administration regulations. Also ensures long term objectives of training and marketing are achieved. The position requires a two year degree in related field, three to five years related experience and/or training, or a combination of education and experience. Transportation background and familiarity with federal and state transportation regulations a plus.
Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available Immediately. 7652131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfn- o
Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o
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AUCTION CALENDAR Mon., Feb. 10 - Noon - Hay and Straw Auction. Sale site: Preston Dairy & Farm of Canton, 1/2 mile West of Canton, MN on Hwy 52. For more info call Don 507-743-2250 or Gehling Auction Company 507-765-2131. Notice in the Journal. Thurs., Feb. 13 - 2pm - 175.50 acres of good productive Fillmore County farm land in Norway Township. Sale site at Rushford American Legion, 213 State Rd. 16, Rushford, MN. For more information contact Sanden Realty & Auctions at 507-896-2586 or online at www.sandenrealty.com. Listing in the Journal Sat., March 1 - 11am - Ben & Diane Nolt. 70 +/- Acres of Farmland located in the W 1/2 of NE 1/4 of Beaver Township. Auction held at Root River Country Club, 13029, County 3, Spring Valley, MN. For more information contact Matt Gehling Auctioneer/Broker with Gehling Auction at 1-800-770-0347. On-line AucTiOn infOrmATiOn
Sat., Feb. 1 - Tues., Feb. 11 - 2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited, rare collectible toy tractors, truck banks and belt buckles. Open House: Sun., Feb. 9 noon-2pm at 540 N. Wabasha St., Plainview, MN 55964. For more info contact Tony Montgomery Realty and Auction Co. 507-259-7502 or 507421-0232 or www.tmracompany.com. Notice in the Journal. To list your Auction 507-765-2151
SERVICES REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements. Same day service. DOT & truck inspection available. Hi-Tech Rebuilders, Rushford. 507-864-7440 or 507-4591504. v11tfn- o APPLIANCE REPAIR we fix it no matter who you bought it from! Call ServiceLive and get referred to a pro today: 800/324-5295 MCAN DISH TV Reseller – SAVE! Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months). FREE Premium Movie Channels. FREE Equipment, Installation & Activation. CALL, COMPARE LOCAL DEALS! 1-800-314-4584 (MFPA) Computer Problems? Viruses, Spyware, Email, Printer Issues, Bad Internet Connections – FIX IT NOW! Professional, U.S.-based technicians. $25 off service. Call for immediate help. 1-855-717-2701 (MFPA)
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Drywall Hanging • taping • texturing Rusty Schroeder “Free estimates” 507-765-3648
Randy Haakenson • Commercial • Residential • Agricultural
Gundersen Harmony Care Center
is looking for staff to fill the following positions:
dietary cook/ aide
Contact Shelly Dolley at 507-886-6544 x 105 or by email at sdolley@gundersenhealth.org for more information
part-time cNa’s Contact Tami Vreeman at 507-886-6544 x 115
part-time Housekeeper Contact Isaiah Kingsley at 507-886-6544 x 109
Competitive Wages, Flexible Schedules & Training Provided
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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
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104 N. HuDSON AVE., SPRING VALLEY $129,900
705 FORD AVE. SPRING VALLEY $105,000
4 bdrm 2 bath home. Same owner for over 60 years! Well maintained property with perm. siding, attached 2 car garage, alley access, front porch, side deck off formal dining area, built in corner hutches, main floor laundry, main floor bedroom and open staircase. This property is in great condition and ready to move in to. Great price and small town living!
This amazing 3 bdrm 2 bath home is located in a beautiful established neighborhood. The main level has been renovated and remodeled w/lower level partially finished. Appl's included. 2 car detached garage w/workshop. Upstairs is a 1 bedroom 1 bath rental unit with eat in kitchen & living room. Have your renter pay part of your mortgage payment, taxes & insurance!
Stylish “Cape Cod” style home featuring 3 bdrms, hardwood floors, updated 100 amp electrical breaker box, new cement drive, retaining wall, finished garage new with door & insulated, electrical line to shed, new laminate floor in kitchen, freshly painted throughout, updated plumbing fixtures and new toilet and new deck by front door. Excellent location near grocery store, banks, convenience stores and gas station. Move in ready!
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3 Bedrooms On Main Floor • Family Room W/Fireplace • Dining Room • Living Room • Main Floor Laundry • Lower Level Family Room W/Bar • Rec Area • D/O • 2+ Attached Garage • Wood Floors • New Furnace • Newer Roof
Ranch style home sitting on 1.88 acres of land on hard surface road. Easy commute to Austin or Rochester. This 2 to 3 bdrm home features a sun room with heated flooring, 2 car attached garage, formal dining room, main floor laundry, large living room w/bay window and full bath. Lower level is partially finished w/den (could be bdrm w/egress window added) and room for future family room.
307 w. COuRtLAND AVE., SPRING VALLEY $112,900 Beautifully updated & well maintained 4 brdm 2 bath home. Hardwood floors, formal dining and updated & remodeled 13x21 eat in kitchen. Re-shingled in 2002, newer furnace, gutters, siding & back deck in 2003. Double garage w/heated workshop area & full attic. All the old world charm w/modern conveniences.
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107 SpruCe St Se., fountain Newer Home • 4 Bedroom • 3 Baths • Wood Floors • Master Bath • 6-Panel Doors • Heated 3 Car Garage • Large Deck • Large Bedroom • Vaulted Ceilings • Kitchen Nook & Bar • Maintenance Free Siding • Dead End Street • Backs up to the Park
1104 John & Mary dr., Chatfield
4 Bedrooms • 4 Baths • Formal Living Room • Formal Dining Room • Family Room • Rec Room W/Bar • Fireplace • 3+ Garage • Storage Shed • Patio • Main Floor Laundry
$146,900
$129,900
Charming 2-Story • Completely Updated & Remodeled • 4 Bedrooms • Master Bath • New Kitchen w/maple cabinets • New Appliances • Wood Floors • Ceramic Tile • Built-in Hutch • Formal Living Room • Formal Dining Room • New Roof • Fenced Private Backyard • Large Deck • All Landscaped • Vinyl Siding • 2+ Garage • Lots of Character
2 bedrooms • 3 baths • Open floor plan • Living room w/ fireplace • Dining room • Master bath • Walk-in closet • 2-car garage • Dead end street
$440,000 26011 gladiola lane, laneSboro
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Deer Ridge • Spectacular Home • Unique Floor Plan • 5 Bed • 4 Baths • In-Floor Heat In House & Garage • Western Cedar Ceilings • Hickory Floors • Family Room W/30’ Ceilings That Includes Floor To Ceiling Windows To Enjoy Wonderful Scenery & Wildlife • Master Shower With Heated Floor • Must See
22078 Cty road 20, preSton (greenleafton)
2103 Margaret St., Chatfield 2.8 Acres Surrounded by Woods • Private setting • 9’ & 10’ Ceilings • 2 Fireplaces • Wood Floors • Open Floor Plan • 1108 Sq Ft Heated 3-Car Garage • Open Staircase • Patio • Main Flr Laundry/Mudroom • Abundace of Wildlife
4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Wood Floors • 9’ Ceilings • Large Corner Lot (0.41/Acre) • Across from church • Formal Living Room & Dining • Main Floor Laundry • New Furnace • New C/A • Enclosed Porch • Handicapped Accessible • Walk-up Attic
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$209,000 310 Maple St., laneSboro 3 Bedroom on main floor • Wheel Chair Assess. In-Floor Heat in House & Garage • 3 Baths • Main Floor Laundry • Fireplace
15413 Cty 9, PrESTON
2 bedroom home, updated on main floor including flooring, lighting, bathroom, furnace and window replacement. Full basement with laundry and storage. Large detached garage. Greenleafton offers affordable living with country views. $57,000
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Investment property - this affordable 2 bedroom home offers efficient living, near the Upper Iowa River and miles of snowmobile trails, with 2 car garage. Seller tiled around perimeter, new furnace in 2007 and updated septic. $48,000/$231.31 PI/M*
$129,900 804 auburn ave. S, laneSboro Ranch Home On Large Lot • Open Floor Plan • Main Floor Laundry • Private Deck • 2+Garage • Large Lower Level Family Room
Chatfield - Fingerson & Donahoe - 1st Subdivison - Lots Starting At - $29,900
CoMMERCiAL CoMMerCial building - laneSboro Great opportunity to own large commercial building in a high traffic area. Potential business could be retail, restaurant/bar, convenience store/grocery, crafts or many other uses. Can be divided off. $64,500
Kelsey Bergey Real Estate Agent remax@harmonytel.net Office 507-886-4221 210 Center St. W, HArMONy
214 N Elm St., MAbEL
If you love older homes, here it is! 4 bedroom home with original woodwork,9 ft. ceilings, pillars, decorative moldings, hardwood floors, and original cabinetry. Eat in kitchen, plus a large dining. 3 season porch. Main floor bedroom & bath. 3 bedrooms, den & full bath up, plus walk up attic. Very well maintained and beautifully landscaped! $89,900
3 bedroom home with updated in 2007: kitchen, bath, siding, windows, shingles & front porch. Main floor bed & bath. 2 bedrooms up plus large storage room with potential to finish. Deck off kitchen. Det garage. Large lot. Wood floors everywhere but kitchen and bath. $58,900
Move in ready 3 Bedroom home. Vaulted ceilings in living room with cozy NG fireplace. Kitchen has newer countertops and sink, plus skylight for natural lighting. Lower level family room, exercise area, office/den, bath, laundry, and storage. Att garage. Semi-private back yard. $104,900
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704 Kenilworth ave., laneSboro
145 2ND AVE. SE, HArMONy 1920’s Bungalow with high ceilings, wood floors, and nice layout. Walk up attic area has been sheet rocked & offers additional space. Vinyl siding, shingles 3 yrs, water heater -6 yrs, boiler 4 years, add on wood furnace included. Large 3 season front porch. Seller invites your offer. $41,900
100 First Street S, CANTON Nicely laid out 1 1/2 story home with 3 season porch Main living areas are open and bright. Open staircase leads to 3 nice size bedrooms with large closets. Wood floors under carpets. Back covered deck. Det garage and garden space. $61,900
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Quality built Ranch home offers a picture perfect setting. Custom cabinets, floors, and millwork. Geothermal heating system. Professionally landscaped plus patio, & cedar fencing. Detached multi 2 cars, shop & storage space, pole shed, & small barn. State forest land nearby. $250,000
118 Main St. S, MAbEL
Property is in good condition with updates. Retail & office space. 2 parking spaces on property. Public parking front side of building. Full kitchen, laundry, & full bath onsite. Opportunity for landlord or supplementing your own business with additional income.$68,000
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1012 Washington St. NW, PrESTON
Very nice condition 2 bedroom ranch home that has been well maintained. Large kitchen and living room, steel siding, shingles-2002, furnace-2012. The dry lower level has a large family room area, den, storage, and work area. X-large 1 car garage.
150 5TH St. NE, HArMONy
PenD XXX 3rD Ave SE, HArMONy Lots for Sale Harmony’s newest subdivision, with country views and city utilities at an affordable price. No connection fees or building permit fees in 2014! Harmony is a super place to live, offering the quality lifestyle of a small town, with a thriving business district, clinic & health care facilities. $14,900/each
Very well cared for 3 bedroom home on a wonderful lot with mature trees. Floor plan is well laid out with an open vaulted ceiling, in the living, dining & kitchen. Master bedroom with master bath. Detached super sized one car with heated workshop area. $59,500
SOLD/PENDING 225 5TH Ave. SE, Harmony
Bungalow with high ceilings & open floor plan. Updated kitchen and bath, 2 bedrooms, and main floor laundry. Front enclosed 3 season porch adds extra space to enjoy in whether it’s raining or sunny. Plus a 2 car detached garage.
1012 Washington St NW Preston PENDING 308 Fillmore St W Preston PENDING 510 Main Ave N Harmony PENDING 1022 Victory Ave Cresco SOLD 313 Fillmore St W Preston SOLD XXX 295th Ave Harmony SOLD 13686 295th Ave Harmony SOLD 140 4th St SW Harmony SOLD
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The Family of Larry Hudson would like to thank all of you who were so very kind with cards, memorials, food, flowers and visits. Special thank you to Gundersen Hospice for helping us care for Larry at home. His greatest wish was to stay at home on the farm he loved surrounded by his family he loved even more. Ramona, Gary, Lori, Tammy and our families t3-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Wanted: Cropland, farms, hunting land. Call Roger D. Johnson, Land Broker Auctioneer. Licensed MN, SD, WI, IL. 608-385-8080 w3tfn-o
44493 OAKVIEW LOOP, Rushford. For sale by owner: 2 miles south of Rushford, Country living close to town, 2.5 acre lot, ranch style home, custom built in 2005, 4 bdrm/3 bath, finished basement, heated 2 car garage, blacktop drive and concrete driveway, community well, move in condition, for more info. and viewing call 507-864-3689. e20,27,3,10,17,24,3,10-x
FOR SALE: 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in the country with heated shop. 507-2596961. e30tfn- o
STRUGGLING WITH YOUR MORTGAGE and Worried about Foreclosure? Reduce Your Mortgage & Save Money. Legal Loan Modification Services. Free Consultation. Call Preferred Law 1-800-952-5147 (MFPA)
The Family of Betty Taylor would like to thank everyone for the expressions of kindness, cards, memorials and prayers we received during this time of our loss. Special thanks to the church serving group, Pastor Laura, Pastor Tim and Thauwald Funeral Home. t3-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you to everyone who helped celebrate my birthday. Your well wishes were greatly appreciated. Eleanor Davidson t3-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
FARM Hay 3’x3’x8’ Alfalfa/Grass. No rain. Call 507-421-6050. f3,17-x WANTED: 800-1200 # Beef Calves. No antibiotics/growth stim. Born on your MN Farm. Call Joe Austin 507-3524441. f27,3-x
REAL ESTATE
Wanted: Cars, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfn- o
REAL ESTATE
WANTED: Cropland, farms, hunting land. Call Roger D. Johnson, Land Broker Auctioneer. Licensed MN, SD, WI, IL. 608-385-8080. e2tfn- o
Darr realty lIStINGS! $259,900
Richard Milne
$475,000
& Associates
Real Estate, LLC Multi Purpose Building - With panoramic views of the Camp Creek Valley. Originally built for use as a financial institution but could be used for any commerical business or converted to a residence with zoning change. $149,000
27382 Hart Drive, Hart
207 S Elm, Rushford
Completely remodeled on 5 Acres: 3 BR, 2 BA, 20 min. to Winona & 35 min. to La Crosse!
Successful automotive business: Car repair, auto body and sales equipment and all real estate must go.
$199,900
RichaRd Milne
30482 Sherwood, Rushford
BRokeR, GRi, aBR
Home 507-765-2172 Cell: 507-951-3672 Fax: 507-765-5308 Email: rmilne@centurytel.net MLS #4050051 daVid Milne 507-696-6730
For more inFormation go to www.semnrealtors.org
Move in 709 Johnson Ct., Rushford
$96,500
4 BR, 2 BA: All finished!, Great room w/frpl.; heated gar., mnfl. laundry, Open floor plan.
New windows, furnace & elec. Service; renovated kitchen & bath; large heated garage with upstairs storage!
240 2nd Ave. NE, Harmony
$38,900
Ready!
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ing New list
Affordable home w/motivated seller; appliances stay.
$135,000 23138 Lapman Dr., Houston
$262,500 44953 E Goodrich, Rushford Newer home, expansive floor plan, master suite, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, finished throughout. Nearly 4000 sq. ft.
Jeff Darr Cell # 715-495-6948 Jeff@darrauctions.com
Secluded 1.8 acre homestead only a couple minutes from Rushford. A peaceful rambler with finished basement. 3 bathrooms, 2 car garage and hundreds of public bluff land acres adjacent to your back yard!
BUILDABLE LOT IN RUSHFORD: Build single or multi-family. $27,500
1-800-852-0010 • Rushford, MN www.darrrealty.com
Rodney Darr Cell # 507-951-3843 rod@darrauctions.com
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, February 3, 2014
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
Brand new 8 ft. snow pusher. John Deere or any other bobcat. Brand new never been used. Call 507-4672333. s27,3-x
SAFE STEP WALK-IN TUB: Alert for Seniors: Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less than 4” Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American Made. Installation Included. Call 888743-6845 for $750 Off (MFPA)
FRUIT TREES low as $16.00! Blueberry, grape, strawberry, asparagus, evergreen & hardwood plants. FREE catalog. Woodstock Nursery N1831 Hwy 95 Neillsville, WI 54456 toll free 1-888803-8733, www.wallace-woodstock.com (MFPA)
ProFlowers – Send Bouquets for Any Occasion. Birthday, Anniversary or Just Because! Take 20 percent off your order over $29! Go to http://www. Proflowers.com/Buy or call 1-866-9832204 (MFPA)
EZ-GO & Yamaha GOlf Carts SaleS & Service New & USed
Be energy independent with an outdoor wood furnace from Central Boiler. Heat all your buildings. 25 year warranty available. Theobald Heating Solutions 507-533-4523. s3-o IKEA desks/workstations with bookshelves and organizers for sale. Perfect for office or home. Brand new $375 per desk, but selling them for $75 each. There are currently 7 available. Call 507-251-5297. s23tfn-x BILL’S GUN SHOP. Buy, sell, trade, and repair. We are your local MUCK BOOT dealer. Hours: 7pm-10pm M-F, Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday by appointment. 1 1/4 miles south of Carimona, 19708 Kava Rd. Preston. 507-765-2762 s10eow- o Heatyour entire home, water and more with an OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. Theobald Heating Solutions 507-251-9924. stfn- o SAWMILLS FROM only $4897.00 Make & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com 800/5781363 Ext.300N. MCAN
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Ivan Vreeman harmony, mn 507-273-6928
Corn Stalk Bales For Sale
1,100 Pound Bales • Chopped & Wrapped $ 49 Each • Delivery Available
Clement Farms
507.346.2800 orull 507.951.2155 ClF arm Help • F -Time • Salaried Experience in Large Equipment Operation, Planting, Spraying and Harvesting. GPS Farm Mapping Software Experience is a Plus. Send Resume to: 12515 County Rd. 3, Spring Valley, MN 55975
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Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips!
FOR SALE
FOR SALE
www.fillmorecountyjournal.com Rochester, MN 866-657-4910
www.valleyfeatherlite.com
103 20th St. NE, Stewartville, MN ~ Just off Hwy 63
NEw FeatHerlite trailerS iN Stock:
• 2013 Car Bumper Pull • 500 Gallon Fuel Trailer • 4 Horse LQ's • 7' x 20' Stock • 24' Show Stock • 16' Bumper Stock • 7' x 24' Stock • 16' Goose Neck Stock • 7'6" x 32' Stock USEd FeatHerlite trailerS: • 17' Alum. Flatbed • 20' Stock • 32' Stock • Bobcat S330 w/Cab • Cat 248 B USEd EqUipMENt: • Bobcat S300 • Bobcat S650 • Bobcat E35 Excavator
• Bobcat T180 • Bobcat S630 w/Cab • NH TC 40 w/loader
• JD 329D • Dieci TeleHandlers in Stock
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CASH FOR CARS: All cars/trucks wanted. Running or not! Top dollar paid. We come to you! Any make/model. Call for instant offer: 800/871-9145 MCAN
DONATE YOUR CAR Truck or Boat to Heritage for the Blind. Free 3 day vacation, tax deductible, free towing, all paperwork taken care of 800/439-1735 MCAN
New 2014 MoDeLS (10) CHEVY 1/2 Ton Crew Cab 4 dr., 4x4 (3) CHEVY Impala LT, 4 dr., CHEVY HD 3/4 Ton Crew Cab (2) BUICK Enclave CXL, AWD (4) CHEVY Equinox, 4 dr.
2008 Ford Taurus X, AWD, SEL, 3rd Row Seat, Local Trade
NOW ONLY $15,995
2004 GMC Envoy XL, 4WD, Heated Leather, DVD, Local Trade
NOW ONLY $6,995
2002 OLDS Bravada AWD, Sunroof, Heated Leather, Local Trade
NOW ONLY $4,995
CHEVY Cruze LT, 4 dr. CHEVY Impala LTZ, 4 dr. CHEVY 1/2 Ton, Reg. Cab, 4WD CHEVY HD 3/4, Reg. Cab, 4WD
New 2013 MoDeLS
NOW ONLY $9,750
2012 Chevy Captiva 2LS, FWD, Local Trade, 32,000 Miles, Factory Warranty
CHEVY 1/2 Double Door, 4WD (2) CHEVY Traverse AWD CHEVY Malibu, 4 dr. BUICK LaCrosse, 4 dr. (5) BUICK Encore
Buick LaCrosse, 4 dr.
2009 CHEVY Equinox LTZ, AWD (1-Owner), Factory Warranty, Sunroof
CHEVY SPARK
NOW ONLY $14,995
uSeD veHicLeS ‘13 CHEVY 1/2 Ton Ext. Cab LT, 4WD, 11,000 Miles, (1-Owner), Factory Warranty ‘13 CHEVY 1/2 Ton Crew Cab, 4WD, 21,000 Miles, Factory Warranty ‘12 BUICK Enclave CXL, AWD, 11,000 Miles, Factory Warranty, Heated Leather, (1-Owner) ‘12 BUICK Enclave CXL, AWD, (1-Owner). 26,000, Factory Warranty ‘12 CHEVY Captira 2LS, FWD, 32,000 Miles, Factory Warranty, Local Trade ‘11 CHEVY HD 3/4 Ton, Ext. Cab, 4WD, 41,000 Miles, Factory Warranty, Local Trade ‘11 KIA Sorento EX, FWD, Heated Leather ‘11 CHEVY 1/2 Ton Crew LT, 4x4, (1-Owner), 11,000 Miles, Factory Warranty ‘11 CHEVY 1/2 Ton Crew LT, 4x4, Diamond White, 35,000 Miles ‘11 CHEVY Equinox LTZ, AWD, (1-Owner), New Tires ‘11 FORD Focus SE, 4 dr., 11,000 Mile, Factory Warranty ‘11 FORD Edge LTD, AWD, (1-Owner), 20,000 Miles, Factory Warranty ‘11 CHEVY Equinox LTZ, AWD, (1-Owner) Factory Warranty ‘11 BUICK LaCrosse CX, (1-Owner) 29,000 Miles, Factory Warranty ‘10 Chrysler Town & Country LX Van, Quads, 51,000 Miles, New Tires, Local Trade
‘10 CHEVY Traverse LS, FWD, 8-Pass ‘10 CHEVY 1/2 Ton Crew Cab LTZ, 4WD, (1-Owner), Factory Warranty ‘10 BUICK Enclave CXL, Local Trade ‘10 FORD Fusion SEL, Heated Leather, Sunroof, (1-Owner) ‘09 BUICK Enclave CXL, FWD, Local Trade ‘09 CHEVY HHR LS, 75,000 Miles, Local Trade ‘09 BUICK La Crosse CXL, Heated Leather, Sunroof, Local Trade, 3800 V-6 ‘09 BUICK LuCerne CXL, 4 dr., Heated & Cooled Seats, Local Trade, Factory Warranty ‘09 CADILLAC STS-4, AWD, 36,000 Miles ‘09 CHEVY Equinox ‘09 CHEVY 1/2 Ton Crew Cab LT, 4WD, (1-Owner), Factory Warranty ‘09 CHRYSLER 300 Touring, 4 dr., Heated Leather, 79,000 Miles, Local Trade, Very Clean! ‘09 GMC 3/4 Ton, Crew SLE, 4WD, Plow-Truck “Diesel” Only 21,000 Miles, Heated Leather ‘08 BUICK Enclave CX, FWD, Sunroof ‘08 CHEVY 1/2 Ton Crew LT, Z-71, 4WD, Local Trade, Remote Start, Now Only $18,995 ‘08 CHEVY 1/2 Ton Crew Cab, LTZ, 4WD, Heated Leather ‘08 CHEVY Avalanche LTZ, 4WD, 51,000 Miles ‘08 BUICK LuCerne CXS, 4 dr., V-8, $11,495
‘08 FORD Taurus X, AWD, SEL, Local Trade, 3rd Seat ‘08 GMC Yukon XL, SLT, 4x4, Local Trade ‘07 Caddy DTS, 4 dr., 77,000 Miles, Local Trade, Heated Seat & Steering Wheel, Very Clean!! ‘07 CHEVY Impala SS, 4 dr., New Tires, Local Trade ‘07 CHEVY 1/2 Ton Crew Cab, 4x4, 20” Rims, $18,995 ‘07 TOYOTA Tundra Crew, 4x4, Local Trade, 59,000 Miles ‘07 CHEVY Suburban LT, 2WD, (1-Owner) $18,995 ‘06 BUICK Rainier, AWD, Local Trade ‘06 CHEVY HD 3/4 Ton Ext-Cab LT, 4WD, “Diesel”, (1-Owner), Heated Leather Now Only $17,995 ‘06 BUICK LuCerne CXS, V-8, (1-Owner) ‘05 CHEVY Malibu Maxx, Local Trade ‘05 DODGE Neon SXT, 4 dr., Local Trade ‘04 BUICK LeSabre, Custom, 4 dr., 118,000 Miles, 3800 V-6 ‘04 GMC Envoy XL, 4WD, DVD, Heated Leather ‘03 DODGE Grand Caravan, Local Trade ‘03 CHEVY Suburban LS, 4WD, 8 Pass ‘02 OLDS Bravada AWD, Heated Leather, Sunroof, Local Trade ‘00 FORD Windstar Van, Local Trade ‘00 OLDS Bravada, AWD, Only $2,995
H&S MotorS
SAleS PHone 563-547-2401
Sales: Bryan Sheehy Aaron Butikofer
HigHway #9 weSt - creSco, iowa
www.HSMotors.com 1-800-798-2845
Service PHone 563-547-4910 Service: Dick Holten Keep that great gM feeling with genuine gM parts
2009 CADILLAC STS-4, AWD, 36,000 Miles, Heated & Cooled Seats, NAV, Loaded
NOW ONLY $22,495
2011 Buick LaCrosse CX, (1-Owner), Factory Warranty, 29,000 Miles
NOW ONLY $17,995
2008 BUICK Enclave CX, FWD, New Tires, Sunroof, Local Trade, Remote Start
NOW ONLY $14,995
FillMore counTy
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Weather art WeaTher arT WanTed! 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.
new
“Big-n-Small and I Made them all!”
By timothy d. Byler Grade 1, age 6
March 1
Preston equiPment
Welcome to Hammell Equipment’s
Jct. 52 & 16, Preston, mn Ph: 507-765-3803
www.preston-equipment.com
new JoHn deere TracTors • (2) 1025R • 2720 • 3520 • 4320
• 7215RSOLD • 5100E • 6150R
Fall Tillage • JD 2623 VT 26’ NEW
Hay eqUipmenT • JD 530 MoCo’s • (2) 568 Round Balers • (2) JD 567 Round Balers • JD 935 Impeller
miscellaneoUs
Used TracTors • ‘13 5083E Cab MFWD H260 Loader • ‘11 JD 7230 PREM 741 Loader IVT SOLD • ‘11 JD 7530 PREM Dual 500 Hrs. • ‘10 7330 Prem IVT/673 Loader • ‘09 5085 M/Open ST MFWD 553 Loader • ‘08 JD 4720 72” Deck • ‘08 7730 IVT • ‘05 7220 MFWD IVT • ‘05 7920 MFWD IVT Duals • ‘04 6420 MFWD 640 Loader • 6430 ST/673 LoaderSOLD • 7210 MFWD/740 Loader
• JD CX20 Rotary Cutter • JD MX6 Rotary Cutter • JD 230 Disc
Call On Used Financing Specials!
This is a chance to say, “Thank You” to our customers for your patronage and loyalty. Please join us!
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Feb. 3-4 Feb. 6-7 Feb. 10 Feb. 12
• DOOR PRIZES • FACTORY REPS • NEW EQUIPMENT DISPLAYS
Come for a little fun, food and talk. We appreciate it.
parts sale
10% Off Feb. 3 - 12 20% Off Filters parts Deposit: Place $100 now and we’ll make it worth $110 when you use it! Any Amount.
Check out our arctic Cat atV’s
1.9% FOR 3 YEaRS OR 2.9% FOR 5 YEaRS On aLL uSED EquIPMEnT
Prompt, efficient,competitive and loyal service to farmers.
*Not all brands are available at all stores.
Hammell equipment inc. Website: www.hammellequipment.com • Email: sales@hammellequipment.com
Rushford, MN 507.864.2845 Harmony, MN 507.886.2255
Chatfield, MN 507.867.4910 Eitzen, MN 507.495.3326