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LuAnn Wilcox, owner of Idle Time Recreation Services, is contracting the use of the space, naming it “The Loft at Beste Byen”, and is offering classes, clubs, workshops, entertain- LuAnn Wilcox, owner of Idle Time Recreation Services, relaxes in The Loft at Beste Byen located in Lanesboro, Minn. ment, and much more.

Photo by Barb Jeffers Wilcox states that “facilitating fun, frolic, and fellowship first Friday of each month start- have special guest hosts bring Additional entertainment in Fillmore County” is the pur- ing February 6, 2015 from 7 to ing different genres of music includes special guest perforpose of her business and the 9 p.m. Local musician and area to The Loft, making each one mances on Saturday nights which programming services offered favorite Tom Schramm will be unique. may include music, poetry/spobring “recreation, enrichment, the host of the first Open Mic Wilcox has plans to hold ken word, and comedy. Most and camaraderie” to the com- event. Schramm says “there is a “house concerts” in The Loft as activities are geared for adults munity. at this time but programs for variety of talent in the area and well, with not only local talent Some of the programs include The Loft gives people a chance but occasionally musicians and children and youth will be added music lessons, artist’s studio, tai to meet other people who are bands from other areas, as well. with sufficient interest. chi, meditation, and art classes. interested in the same thing” The layout of The Loft is ideal The Chamber of Commerce Clubs include book clubs, writ- explaining that “no matter the to create the feeling of an intiuses the bright and open space er’s club, card club, and chess level of experience, they can all mate house concert and guests of The Loft once a month for club. business forums and it is an ideal learn from each other” during can bring a cooler with their Entertainment at Beste Byen Open Mic. favorite bottle of wine to enjoy will include Open Mic on the The Open Mic events will while listening to the music.

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County moving ahead with airport hangar expansion

By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

At the County Board’s February 3 meeting a contract with Professional Engineering Services, Ltd. was approved for design and construction

administration services for hangar expansion at the Fillmore County Airport.

County Engineer Ron Gregg said the Airport Committee recommended moving ahead with the project, adding that he concurred with the proposal.

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He said the Highway Department will help with staking and inspection. The total cost of the services detailed in the proposal is $38,023. The cost is reimbursable through an airport grant.

This first phase of the hangar area of expansion includes

improving Taxilanes A and B, plus construction of Taxilanes C and D. Also, site preparation for See AIRPORT Page 2 

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Valentine’s weekend dinner theater in Spring Valley

By R ich Wicks rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Brave Community Theater of Spring Valley is offering a special treat this weekend, titled “Miss Abigail’s Guide to Dating, Mating and Marriage”. The play is directed by Debi Neville, founder of Brave Community Theater, who states, “This is our midwinter offering, for anyone who’s looking for something fun and different. It’s a new show to our area, and it’s a very simple premise. The two main characters have a relationship talk show… it’s 90 minutes of fastpaced fun!” She says the actors (Laurie Helmers and Jeff Thauwald, both of whom are BCT veterans) have great chemistry together, and they really bring the play to life. She quips that the script is “just a little naughty, but nothing that would shock anyone over sixteen years old!”

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private hangars and site preparation for a 6-Unit T-hanger will be part of the planned development.

Commissioner Randy Dahl noted there is quite a lot of interest to rent these. Chairman Duane Bakke commented that facilities at the airport are full right now.

4-H program Lee Ann Howard, University of Minnesota Extension, updated the board on the 4-H program. Currently, there are 249 4-H members which is less than last year. Howard noted that there is still time for more kids to enroll. There are 103 enrolled adult volunteers.

Funds have been budgeted for the summer intern ($3,500).

The internship is proposed to last for eight weeks from June 22 to August 14. The board would prefer a candidate from Fillmore County, but last year didn’t have any applications from the county.

The intern will be responsible for the preparation for the Livestock Interview Process, scheduling livestock interviews and awards. Among other responsibilities listed for the summer intern will be work with ambassadors to conduct learning adventures each day of the fair.

The hire of a summer intern was approved.

Approval was given for Dorle Kaase to serve as District 1 representative on the Extension Committee with a term ending December, 2016.

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Other business in brief •The final payment of $33,926.40 was approved to Griffin Construction Company for CSAH 1 project in Spring Valley (the section between TH 63 and 16).

•The Fillmore County Traffic Sign Maintenance and RetroReflectivity Policy was adopted.

Gregg said the policy defines replacement of signs to conform to Minnesota reflectivity standards.

•An access permit was approved for Daniel Graskamp to construct a new access to a Verizon Wireless Tower, on County Road 8, Section 9, Fountain Township. The board added another condition that required the old field access to be removed. The new access is for access to the tower, but can also be used for a field access.

The Conditional Use Permit for construction of the tower was approved on December 2. Commissioners historically require an old access to be removed when constructing a new access.

•The 2015 annual renewal fee for a comprehensive Home Care License from the Minnesota Department of Health was approved at a cost of $3,048.50.

Lantha Stevens, Director of Nursing, noted that this year’s license cost about $700 more than last year.

•Approval was given for up to two people to attend the Annual Safety meeting to be paid for out of Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT) dividends. The estimated cost to send two people is $1,250.

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Houston School Board looks at 2015-2016 school calendar

By Angie Rodenburg The Houston School Board held a meeting on February 3.

At the meeting, the school board discussed the school calendar from the 2015-2016 school year.

The hope of some of the board members is to have the Minnesota Virtual Academy (MNVA) calendar and Houston Schools calendar match. This would make it easier for families that have kids that are both enrolled onsite and with MNVA. Calendars in the past have been confusing, so board member Mimi Carlson was hoping to get the calendar simplified.

One goal is to try to have the same half-days. Board member Michaeleen Bonner added that local and MNVA calendars should be district-wide rather than site-specific.

Graduation was also talked about and Superintendent Abraham shared that she preferred graduation to be after the last day of school, since assignments for MNVA are accepted until the last day of school. She wanted to ensure that everyone who would walk in the graduation ceremony would actually eligible. No motions were made regarding the calendar at the meeting.

Superintendent Abraham also gave an update on the progress that is being made with site goals. She said that they are on track and making good progress.

As of now, 100% of students have started a personal learning

plan (PLP). Ramp Up to Readiness is also being utilized to get students ready for life after high school. Superintendent Abraham also told the school board about the different tests that are being used by the school to access student achievement and figure out the areas that are in need of improvement.

The school board members that attended the MSBA Leadership Conference gave a brief synopsis of the workshops they attended. School board member Evenson attended a “bargaining” workshop. School board member Krage attended a workshop that discussed technical trades, manufacturing in-particular. Superintendent Abraham went to a workshop that discussed health care utili-

zation trends.

The school board held a closed negotiation strategy meeting following the regularly scheduled meeting. The next regularly scheduled board meeting will be on Tuesday, February 17 at 6 p.m. at the Houston High School library.

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spot for any type of meeting or gathering whether for individuals, groups or businesses.

Plans are also in the works to make the back room of The Loft an artist’s studio, where artists can pay to be a member and during any open store hours artists can come in and work on their art and be able to leave their supplies there.

Wilcox says, “Whatever you want to teach, whatever you want to learn, we can make it happen!” She explains, “If someone wants to teach guitar and someone wants to learn how to play guitar they can schedule a time to have guitar lessons at The Loft.

A piano is located in one of the several rooms of The Loft for piano lessons, to use during Open Mic, or any other musical events, and there is a PA system

for use during events as needed.

The fees for using space in The Loft are “kind of fluid” says Wilcox, depending on what the space will be used for, or if a group is charging an admission, etc., but says she is “flexible” on fees. “The main thing is to get the space used, get people in, and make it a gathering spot,” stated Wilcox.

Wi-Fi is available for anyone who would like to bring their laptop and have a cup of coffee while enjoying the view, the company, and any events which may be taking place in The Loft at Beste Byen at the time. And don’t forget to grab a snack downstairs at the grocery on the way upstairs to savor with your cup of joe or beverage of choice.

According to Wilcox, her hopes for The Loft are “to have it be a community gathering place where people feel comfortable to come and will find ways themselves to use the space for whatever interests them.”

Phil Dybing states that The Loft is “a community asset” with the great space in a wonderful location, not to mention an exceptional view of the town square.

Wilcox provides recreation services throughout the community of Lanesboro with several different organizations. One upcoming event that is planned is line dancing at Coffee Street Fitness & Dance on Sundays in

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Additionally, the Lanesboro School Gym will be the location for adult open gym on Saturdays from March 21 to April 25 beginning at 3 p.m. and ending at 5 p.m., with a charge of three dollars per week or fifteen dollars for all six weeks.

Wilcox gets great satisfaction with her business by providing her services which, as she explains, “add to the quality of life in the community”, by providing a wide variety of interesting and community-minded activities.

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Landscape designer Charles Seha receives MNLA award for Excellence In Landscape Several members of the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association (MNLA) were recently honored with the 2015 MNLA award for Excellence In Landscape. Among those honored was landscape designer Charles Seha.

A panel of practicing professionals in landscape education, landscape architecture, and horticulture judged each entry based upon quality of design, materials, and workmanship. Entries are not judged against each other, but rather against standards of excellence in achieving the clients design goals, selection of materials, and execution of the installation.

The project was noted by one of the judges, “this project is a credit to the landscape design industry in Minnesota!”

The Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association is the state’s largest green industry trade association with more than 1,000 member businesses including landscape designers and contractors, garden

centers, tree and flower growers, irrigation contractors, and lawn, tree, and garden services.

A renowned landscape designer and garden builder, Charles is a native of Chatfield and a seasonal resident of Fillmore County and has recently worked on projects in Big Sur and Silicon Valley in Calif. and Kauai, as well as Rochester.

The award winning project in Rochester was built in collaboration with Dan Campion Masonry with carpentry by Jim Amundson and Steve Carlson.

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Cute Kids of Fillmore County On Monday, February 16, 2015, the Fillmore County Journal will be publishing a special section titled “Cute Kids of Fillmore County”, celebrating the excitement and energy sparked by the birth of all of the children in Fillmore County.

This section will recognize all of our little ones in Fillmore County with pictures of newborns up to two years of age for anyone who submits a photo for publication. In addition, we will be conducting a drawing for a $100, $50 and $25 gift card to supporting local businesses for three lucky children. Along with photos of children, our newspaper will be dedicating content relating to parents of young children.

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C ommentary We fight

By Stan Gudmundson What should we call them?

What is permissible in mixing the words extremist, radical, fanatic, barbaric, and terrorist with Muslim, Islam, Jihadist or some other term? Can we or can we not use language that includes the possibility of saying Muslim extremist, or Islamic Jihadist, or any Col. Stan other politi- Gudmundson cally correct/ incorrect nomenclature?

There is a surreal debate going on about all of this but it is a dog chasing its tail. These are trivial arguments. We are missing the essential problem.

It goes back to this. From the very beginning, groups of people have adopted beliefs that do not allow for the existence of any other point of view. Moreover, many of these groups believed in the absolute superiority of their positions to the extent that they were convinced that it was permissible and even imperative to kill anyone who was not like them or did not believe as they

believed.

History provides us with countless secular and religious examples.

Author William Voegeli in his recent book “The Pity Party” says of 16th and 17th century religious wars between Catholic and Protestant in Europe that they “were so ferocious because all of the combatants…took for granted the absolute necessity of a moral and teleological unity, which meant that allowing the wrong one to prevail would be worse than any amount of death and destruction”.

Ultimately “the exhaustion and despair brought on by unrelenting savagery left Europeans receptive to a…modern idea (that)…people could live together without a shared understanding (whereby) people could live…side by side while agreeing to disagree”.

The notion that we must kill those whose “moral and teleological unity” is different than ours has not gone away by a long shot. In the secular worldview, we saw that, and still do, in the world of the Communists and Nazis. North Korea today and the Cambodian slaughter after the Vietnam war plus the Nazi

genocide of the Jews are some of the more extreme examples.

There are many other religionbased examples such as the Turkish genocide of Armenians, the occasional riots in India where Hindus kill Muslims and Christians, and now, of course, those who murder in the name of their Islamic religion.

In his 2001 book, “The Clash of Civilizations”, noted scholar Samuel Huntington foresaw the current conundrum. Huntington’s central thesis is that future “international affairs will have less to do with sovereign powers pursuing their national interests and be more characterized by conflicts between different civilization groups.”

The real problem is not what to call them. The real problem, pervasive in many parts of the earth but especially widespread in the Muslim world, is the belief that there is absolutely no necessity for peacefully living side by side with others who have different beliefs. Those who kill in the name of Islam are swimming in vast and wide sea composed of many who are sympathetic to a “moral and teleological unity” that does not tolerate other views.

We cannot pretend any longer that this doesn’t exist nor can we pretend, as some on the left do,

that it is somehow the fault of the West. Barbaric intolerance of any view other than that held by many Islamists is held worldwide.

Look, for example, at Saudi Arabia, the country that contains two of Islam’s holiest sites.

Christians in Mecca? Sorry, not allowed. Churches and synagogues in Mecca? Are you kidding me? There are virtually none in all of Saudi Arabia. Christians in the Muslim world? Overall, about 20 percent of the populations of these countries were once Christian.

Now? Christians are fleeing all of those places even where there were significant Christian populations such as in Iraq, Egypt, and Lebanon, to name three.

Convert from Islam to Christianity? Penalty is death. But if you became a Christian and then later said, oops, sorry, I was wrong about that. I’m a Muslim again. Penalty? Still death. You get the picture.

What do we do, how do we deal with this? We have essentially two choices. Surrender or fight. There is no third way. The fight against Islamic terrorism will only end when the majority of the Muslim world confronts and adopts a civilized worldview that accepts the requirement that we live side by side but

lack a “shared understanding” whilst agreeing to disagree without resorting to violence.

That can only happen if we defeat them. We should do that as quickly as possible with as much force as necessary. We have no other option.

Of course our military leaders have a good handle on this don’t they? Ah, no. In the New York Times Major Gen Michael Nagata recently said, “We do not understand the movement, and until we do, we are not going to defeat it.”

I suspect that we will seek pipedream “peaceful and humane solutions” that drag this out and will ultimately cause millions of unnecessary deaths and an unbelievable amount of suffering. The future is going to be really messy.

How will we know when this conflict ends? I exaggerate only a little but we will know that it is over when Mecca’s Catholic Bishop, chief Rabbi, and chief Imam regularly play golf together on Saturdays. Occasionally the Dali Lama will drop by to round out the foursome. And when a Jewish man marries an Islamic women in a Catholic church in a service conducted by a Buddhist priest in Medina.

Until then? We fight.

Rep. Davids bill would provide tax relief for hardworking Minnesotans ST. PAUL, MN – By a vote of 129 to 0, a bill authored

by State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) that conforms state tax rates to that of the federal government has been approved in the Minnesota House.

“This is a bill that will make lives easier for the majority of Minnesotans through needed tax relief,” Davids said. “We could not afford a delay on tax Editorial Cartoon

conformity, and I’m pleased we moved this legislation along at warp speed.”

Without quick approval of Davids’ federal tax conformity bill, Minnesotans who file their income taxes early with the IRS could be forced to file amended returns, a situation all lawmakers want to avoid. Davids was told by the Department of Revenue that it would be ideal if the bill could be approved by the

Legislature and signed into law before January 20.

Some of the provisions in Davids’ tax conformity bill include tax credits for higher education expenses, teacher reimbursement expenses, and a provision that prevents housing debt relief from being recognized as income and therefore taxed.

Davids’ bill also better clarifies last session’s Destination

Medical Center (DMC) law. It corrects language that requires $12 billion in private investment before state aid could be utilized, and allows DMC development expenses made by the City of Rochester to be included as part of its required $128 million match.

“With DMC the goal is to clarify, but not change, the current policy,” Davids said. “I’m

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C ommentary Can we have a regular Congress?

By Lee H. Hamilton You probably didn’t notice, but the Senate passed a milestone a couple of weeks back. Before 2015 was a month old, senators had already had a chance to vote up-or-down on more amendments than they did in all of 2014.

This is a promising sign that new Majority Leader Mitch McConnell might Lee H. have meant Hamilton it when he declared last year that he wants the Senate to return to the “regular order” of debate and amendments. For the last few weeks, a favorite inside-theBeltway guessing game has been whether he’d be willing to stick with it in the face of demands, sure to come, to reduce debate and amendments and expedite approval of bills.

I know you’re thinking this is just inside baseball. Let me explain why it matters. In

Government this week • Monday, Feb. 9, Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m.

• Monday, Feb. 9, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.

• Monday, Feb. 9, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m.

• Monday, Feb. 9, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

• Monday, Feb. 9, Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

• Monday, Feb. 9, Houston City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m.

• Tuesday, Feb. 10, Fillmore County Commissioners, Fillmore County Courthouse, 9 a.m.

• Tuesday, Feb. 10, Harmony City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

• Wednesday, Feb. 11, Canton City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

• Wednesday, Feb. 11, Mabel City Council, Mabel City Hall, 7 p.m.

• Wednesday, Feb. 11, Peterson City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m.

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

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

Schedule subject to change.

Washington, the line between process and policy is blurred.

The policies Congress produces are forged by the process it uses, and the leaders of the two houses have great power over that process — and hence over the results. Talking about how Congress makes laws is the same as talking about what it does in those laws.

So a return to the “regular order”, on either or both sides of the Capitol, has enormous implications. There is no single solution to Congress’s problems, but it’s hard to imagine Congress can get past its dysfunction without adopting the regular order.

If you’re uncertain what I mean, you’re not alone. There are a lot of lawmakers who have very little idea what it entails, either; because they were elected after Congress abandoned it in the 1990s.

At its simplest, the regular order is what you learned in school. A member introduces a bill, which is referred to committee. The committee hears from experts, looks at its

options, considers amendments, and then reports the bill to the floor, where there’s more debate and deliberation. The other body goes through the same process, and the separate bills they produce get reconciled in a conference committee, where the members also talk to the President’s representatives about what he’ll want to see in order to approve the measure. Finally, the President approves or rejects the bill. The process, though never perfect, is relatively open, fair to all members, and promotes accountability.

Over the last few decades, however, Congress has adopted an alternative approach: the mega-bill. These bills usually run to hundreds if not thousands of pages. They bypass the committees and get drafted in the offices of the leadership. They limit amendments to a few, if any.

They limit debate. They constrict — if not eliminate — thoughtful consideration and largely dispense with votes except for an up or down vote on the entire mega-bill. They invite all kinds of last-minute and under-thetable deals. They shut ordinary members out of the process, undermine participation, shield Congress from public scrutiny, and are, in short, an outrage to

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democracy. Yet they’ve become a habit on Capitol Hill.

Why? They’re convenient and concentrate power in the hands of the leadership.

At a very basic level I’ve never understood why they’ve had such staying power. The regular order holds clear advantages for the majority of legislators.

It’s more open, produces more accountability, and gives ordinary members a sense they’ve had a fair shot at influencing the course of national policy.

This is no minor consideration.

When the process works well, it produces better-quality legislation and pride in the institution, because members know they’re taking part in fair procedures.

When members take pride in the work being done around them, they communicate that sense to their constituents.

But reliance on mega-bills has

How to contact your legislators Governor Mark Dayton Office of the Governor 116 Veterans Service Bldg.

20 W 12th St. St. Paul, Minn. 55155 (651)201-3400 (800)657-3717 mark.dayton@state.mn.us State Representatives Greg Davids District 28B 283 State Office Bldg.

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St. Paul, Minn. 55155-1298 (651)296-9278 rep.greg.davids@house.mn Jeanne Poppe District 27B 487 State Office Bldg.

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Left to right: Glen Groth – Winona County Farm Bureau president, Melinda Groth – Fillmore County Farm Bureau, Senator Jeremy Miller (R-Winona), Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston), Cynthie Christensen – Houston County Farm Bureau president and Jeff Eickhoff – Fillmore County Farm Bureau president. The local leaders visited with Rep. Davids and Sen. Miller recently during the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Council of County Presidents meeting in St. Paul.

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By Kirsten Zoellner City of Rushford Village council meetings continue to be swift and no nonsense as the year progresses. At the Tuesday, February 3 meeting, the council tackled just six items,

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A large part of conversation was an ongoing effort by the Planning and Zoning Commission to clarify language in

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noted Pettit.

Pettit, along with Zoning Board Director Joyce Iverson, will meet with City Attorney Tom Manion to revise the ordinance section. “Our intent is to make attractive nuisances safe,” added Mayor Gordon Johnson.

The council also approved the issuance of $307,000 General Obligation Improvement Refunding Bonds. The refunded bond resolution, which passed unanimously, relates to bonds previously sold for Cooperative Way. By refunding

the bonds, City Financial Consultant Mike Bubany has estimated the city will save nearly $25,000. “We can recognize real savings,” noted Johnson.

“It’s a no-brainer.”

Minnesota Department of Health has required the city have a Wellhead Protection Plan in place. While the city already has a plan, the council will review the plan and return a signed document to the department as soon as possible. Currently, Public Works-Maintenance worker Bob Thieret oversees the plan, but new Public Works-Maintenance Supervisor Travis Scheck will be eased into the role. Thieret has reviewed

Monday, February 9, 2015 the city’s plan and doesn’t see any need for changes.

Work on the Tuff Lane Bridge, which is county mandated, is at a stand-still. The city has done all preparatory work, including needed permitting, and the Department of Natural Resources has signed off on the project. However, according to the city, the project is sitting in the laps of the Army Corps of Engineers. City Clerk Kristina Mart relayed to the council an update from project engineer Brian Malm noting that the paperwork is “on the desk” of the corps officze in LaCrosse, waiting for review and approval. The project required a good

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The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Tuesday, February 17, at 7 p.m., at the Village Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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Featherstone is a family-operated farm, owned by Jack Hedin and his family. The business was formed in 1997 to produce a range of fresh market fruits and vegetables for distribution through a 1000+ member Community Supported Agriculture program, and to natural foods retailers and wholesalers from Minneapolis and Rochester, to Chicago and beyond.

In recent years the farm has specialized in “winter storage” crops such as carrots and cabbage, which allow it to maintain sales for 10+ months of the year, and to provide

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“We’re pleased to help Jack grow this business through our micro loan program,” notes Tim Penny, SMIF President/CEO. “Our foundation remains committed to providing resources to grow local businesses.”

SMIF provides a range of finance and management assistance services to start and grow businesses. To learn more, call Marcia Haley at (507) 455-3215, or visit www.smifoundation.org.

(SMIF is an equal opportunity lender.) Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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Calvin Jorris Syvertson Calvin J. Syvertson, 89, of Pikeville, formerly of Melrose, Wisc., passed away at an area hospital on January 18, 2015.

Calvin was a second generation dairy farmer prior to retiring and moving to Pikeville. Earlier he lived and farmed in the Whalan, Minn. area.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Jessie Syvertson.

Calvin is survived by his wife, Virginia Syvertson; two sons; one daughter; a brother, Carl Syvertson, Jr.; and six grandchildren.

No services are planned at this time.

Please share your thoughts and condolences online at www.pikevillefuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were entrusted to Pikeville Funeral Home in Pikeville.

Dale Overland Dale Overland, 88, a longtime member of the Lanesboro community, passed away January 31, 2015 at Park View Home in Woodville, Wisc.

Dale was born August 5, 1926 in Lanesboro to Melvin and Ida (Johnson) Dale Overland

Overland. When he was five years old the family moved to a farm in the Highland area, where he began his education in the Grubtown school. Dale attend Abrahamson School and Lanesboro High School. Dale married Audrey Jean Engrav at the Highland Prairie Church on May 19, 1951. Dale and Audrey were active members of the Elstad Lutheran Church.

They farmed and had a beef and hog operation.

Dale will be remembered for his love of photography and the large collection of pictures he leaves behind. He loved his life on the farm and enjoyed inventing gadgets which could improve his operation. He and Audrey traveled to Norway twice to meet relatives.

Dale is survived by two sons: John (Virginia) Overland of Wilson, Wisc. and David (Kathy) Overland of Waseca; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Dale is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Audrey Jean, and his parents.

Funeral services for Dale were held 11 a.m. Thursday February 5, 2015 at Elstad Lutheran Church in rural Lanesboro, with Rev. Audree Catalano officiating.

Visitation was from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro. Visitation continued at the church on Thursday one hour prior to services. The committal service took place at the Elstad

Cemetery.

Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro assisted the family with arrangements. To share condolences with the family, please visit www.rileyfuneralhomes.com Linda J. Brock Funeral services for Linda J. Brock were held 1 p.m. Monday February 2, 2015 at Valley Christian Center in Spring Valley, Minn. Burial took place at Frankford Cemetery, Mower County.

Visitation was held from 11 a.m. until the time of service at the church on Monday.

L i n d a Jean Brock, age 56, of Stewartville, Minn. died Linda J. Brock unexpectedly Wednesday January 28, 2015 at her home.

Linda Jean Lee was born January 5, 1959 in Spring Valley, Minn. to Roger and Martha (Higgins) Lee. She attended and graduated from Spring Valley High School in 1978 and was united in marriage to Mike Brock on June 26, 1993 at the Assembly of God Church in Spring Valley. Linda was an avid bowler - she bowled with a team out of Spring Valley and together they won many trophies over the years. Linda even bowled a perfect 300. She enjoyed being outdoors, riding on the tractor helping

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. with farm work and riding on the lawn mower taking care of the grounds at the Frankford Cemetery. She was an avid Vikings fan and enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, keeping in touch with her friends on Facebook and especially enjoyed spending time with her son, Johnathan and husband ,Mike.

She is survived by her husband, Mike and son, Johnathan of Stewartville, Minn.; her parents, Roger and Martha Lee of Spring Valley, Minn.; and siblings: Ronald Lee of Grand Meadow, Minn., Deborah (Jay) Groth of New Hope, Minn., Kevin (Angie) Lee of Racine, Minn., Judy (Bob) Wells, Kathryn (Bryan) O’Connell, Larry (Jennifer) Lee, Sandra (Jason) Thompson all of Spring Valley and Michelle

Lee of Elkton, Minn.; also many nieces and nephews. Linda was preceded in death by her twin sons, Jordan and Matthew, and her paternal and maternal grandparents.

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Hindtfuneralhomes.com Marjorie Poppe Marjorie Poppe. 93, of Houston, Minn., died Monday February 2, 2015. She was born January 11, 1922, in Houston, the third daughter of Amiel (Emil) and Jorand (Hostvet) Thronson. She graduated from Houston High School in 1940, a member of the first graduating class of the new red brick school in the middle of town.

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Fillmore County Church Directory Fillmore County Journal • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Perfect Glossy • Preston MN 507.251.5297 A rendahl Lutheran Church....……………………...Sundays - 10:30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 A ssembly Of God Church & Valley Christian Center..... Sundays - 10:00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church.….....…Fri. - 8:30am & Sat. - 5:00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church...…...……………....…Sundays - 9:00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvar y Baptist Church.…….……....…Sundays - 10:45am & 6:00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church............……Sundays - 9:00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church………….....Sundays - 8:00am & 9:30am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ……....…………Sundays - 9:30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherr y Grove United Methodist...…………...……Sundays - 10:00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...……………..…….....……Sundays - 9:00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Ser vices.…………...…....………Sundays - 10:00am

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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After graduation, she worked at area establishments including Dyer’s Variety Store.

On March 2, 1946 Marjorie was united in marriage to Vincent Poppe, celebrating their w e d d i n g Marjorie Poppe day with her cousin, Doris Johnson who married Donald George on the same day. They were attendants for each other and shared a special bond throughout their lives. Margie and Vince were active partners in the farming operation west of Houston. They shared a love for dancing and enjoyed their time polka and square dancing throughout the region. Many Hoedown parades were spent showing off their skills performing on separate floats for each dance specialty.

Marjorie was active in the Ladies Aid of Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, Houston Music Mothers and as a 4-H leader. She served when called. She began her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant when her youngest daughter began school. She worked at Valley View Nursing Home for nearly three decades. When she retired, she and Vince took bus trips to see the U.S.A. She lived her life in Houston and had an outstanding memory for past and current events, locations of friends and relatives, and businesses throughout her years living in her hometown. She always kept in close contact with her three sisters and “baby” brother Daniel. When Vincent died in 1998, her sister, Lylah and husband, Harold moved to Houston. She and Lylah became constant companions. Along with their older sister, Audrey and younger sister, Norma, they were once again in close proximity and able to enjoy time together as the

Thronson girls. Since September 2014 she lived in the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, staying in a room down the hall from Lylah. Marjorie was a genuinely nice person and was always polite. Over the past few days she very graciously greeted visitors and was so thankful for the opportunity to say good-bye to many friends and relatives.

Marjorie is survived by her children: Sharon (Joel) Schulze, Charles (Diana) Poppe, Jeanne Poppe (Bob Vilt), Sandra (Kevin) Dixon; her grandchildren: Tyler (Lori) Schulze, Emily Boesen, Carter (Michelle) Schulze, Krin (Tarik) Kamel, Krist (Kate) Poppe, Kjersta Poppe, Lydia Vilt, Casey Vilt, Skyler Vilt, Sophia Dixon, Cole Dixon; her great-grandchildren: Julia, Claire and Graham Schulze, Vincent and Audrey Schulze, Hadley Boesen, Odin, Omar, Hazel and Malcolm Kamel, Eleanor and Henry Poppe. She is also survived by her sisters: Lylah Cruze, Rushford, and Norma Muenkel, Kasson; and her sisterin-law Vera Jones, Wheat Ridge, Colo., and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Poppe on February 13, 1998; her daughter Dianne Poppe on December 05, 2011; her sister, Audrey Engrav, brothers: Daniel Thronson and Donald Thronson.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Saturday, February 7, 2015, at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Houston, with Pastor Kristin Rice officiating. Visitation was held for one hour before the service on Saturday. Interment took place in the Stone Church cemetery, rural Houston, immediately following the funeral service.

Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.hofffuneral.com.

Amos Sidney Anderson Amos Sidney Anderson, age 101, of Preston, Minn., died Wednesday morning, January 28, 2015, at the Gundersen Harmony Care

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He was raised and attended school Amos in Peterson.

Anderson For a time, he and his brother Clarence owned a dance hall called the Riverside, between Peterson and Rushford. They had a band where Amos was the accordion player and Clarence played the guitar. Amos married Helen Tolrud in Lanesboro, on April 22, 1936.

After his schooling, Amos worked many jobs, among them, a laborer for the Civilian Conservation Corps. While there, he was one of the workers who cut down trees by hand with huge saws, probably explaining his incredible handshake. He also did lawn mowing and garden work, grave digging and snow- plowing with his Farmall Cub tractor.

Before World War II, he started his 35 year career with the United States Postal Service, first as a mail clerk and later as a rural route mail carrier. During the holidays he came home with more gifts and food than the mail he delivered.

He knew where everyone lived and knew the names of everyone on hisroute, including the children and farm dogs. There was always time to go fishing and go for rides in the country. He served in World War II and like many of his comrades, didn’t speak much about it, other than some stories he knew wouldn’t bother anyone.

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training drill. It ricocheted into of the Magdlin-Gilbertson Post his chest with only enough velocity 6893 chartered on April 7, 1946. to cause a major bruise.

He is survived by his daughter, He saw Germany, Italy, and Janice (Joe) Easthagen of New France and was among the troops Hope; son, Gregory of Burnsville; who first liberated the concentra- nine grandchildren and 13 greattion camp in Dachau, Germany. grandchildren. In a matter of He could still recall with remark- days, there will be two more greatable accuracy, when and where he grandchildren. Amos was preentered the service and the subse- ceded in death by his wife, Helen; quent bus, train and ship travels he his son, Larry; daughter, Patricia; made. brothers, Freddie and Clarence; as After his mail carrier career, well as a step-sister, Bertha; and a Amos worked at the Preston Apple step-brother, Gynther.

Orchard and enjoyed taking care Funeral services were held 11 of his yard and flowers. One thing a.m., Wednesday, February 4, he always enjoyed was his fam- 2015, at Christ Lutheran Church, ily, especially his grandchildren with Rev. Dave Jore officiating. as well as his many, many friends Burial with military honors took from all walks life. He also made place at Crown Hill Cemetery in sure a card was sent for whatever Preston. occasion warranted one. Amos Visitation was held 5-8 p.m., was active in the Preston Lion’s Tuesday, and from 10 a.m. until Club, Garden Club and served time of service Wednesday, all at two terms as Commander of the the church. Thauwald Funeral Preston VFW, of which his first in Preston assisted the fam2x2, 2x4 & 2x8 ads Home to run ONE TIME, the term was as the first Commander ily with arrangements.

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The performances on February 13 and 14 include dinner; tickets are $29, and must be purchased or ordered by February 10. These performances include a cash bar starting at 5:30, with dinner and the play beginning at 6:30. Tickets can be purchased in Spring Valley at Sunshine Foods, Chateau de Chic, or Johnny Ringo’s. Tickets

can also be ordered online, via the Brave Community Theater website. All three performances will be at the Spring Valley Community Center, 200 S Broadway.

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nity theaters in Minnesota. Debi explains, “What this means is that we rely strictly on the proceeds of one show to fund the next. We are not subsidized by the city, any individual or business.” So why not come out and enjoy a fun and fancy evening’s entertainment?

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The final chapter of the friendly competition between the Preston Area Community Foundation and the Spring Valley Area Community Foundation for Give to the Max a Day was accomplished on Monday evening during the Fillmore Central/ Kingsland boys basketball game. The Preston Foundation raised the most money and was presented with 100 early childhood books from SMIF plus two baseball bats and a sports bag from Miken. The Spring Valley Foundation received 50 books, a bat and a sports bag.

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Winneshiek Medical Center offers tips on how to avoid injury “Waking up to a winter wonderland can be a dream come true, but cleaning up after one can be very physically challenging,” says Ryan Burras, DPT, physical therapist at Winneshiek Medical Center. To help kids and adults alike avoid injury while shoveling snow and ice this winter, Burras offers the following suggestions: People who should avoid shoveling snow include: •Sufferers of angina, other heart conditions and hypertension •Those experiencing low back or neck pain •If you feel you are not able to take on the size of the job What to do before shoveling •Warm up by stretching your back, arms and legs for a few minutes.

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While shoveling •Pace yourself, especially if the area you’re shoveling is large, or you haven’t been physically active in a while.

•Keep your cell phone handy in case of emergency.

•Use a shovel with a long handle to give you more control.

Shovels with short handles are likely to increase the amount you bend your back and neck, causing low back and neck pain.

•Be square to the shovel -your feet and shoulders should “face” the shovel. Keep your legs slightly bent to keep your back relatively straight. Use your legs to push the shovel into the snow. Pivot or move your feet to face the area where you want to place the snow. Do not twist the shovel, as this will torque your lower back.

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After shoveling •Soreness is likely to be at its greatest 24-48 hours after shoveling. If you feel sore, do some light exercises. Keep active, and the soreness should be minimal.

•Ice and pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen may be helpful.

•Use heat 24 hours later if needed. Otherwise, it will add to any swelling you may have experienced.

“Snow shoveling can be a great winter activity as long as you take adequate precautions to ensure you’re fit and able to get the job done,” says Burras. “Use proper form, shovel in moderation and listen to your body should you have any soreness after a productive day’s work.”

Winneshiek Medical Center provides the largest Rehab and Sport Medicine network in the area, with services including: physical therapy, occupational therapy, cardiac rehab, specialized hand therapy, speech therapy, urinary incontinence retraining, sports medicine, wound care, industrial rehab, low vision therapy, lymphedema therapy, vestibular and pulmonary rehab and orthopedic/ postsurgical therapy for patients of any age. WMC Rehab Services are available in Decorah, Postville, Ossian, Calmar, Mabel and Spring Grove. For more information, visit www.winmedical.org.

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Minnesota’s smoking rate falls to 14.4 percent

Majority of Minnesotans who quit smoking say cigarette tax helped them Findings from the latest Minnesota Adult Tobacco Survey (MATS) show that Minnesota is continuing to make progress in reducing tobacco use. Minnesota’s adult smoking rate has declined to 14.4 percent, the lowest rate ever recorded in the state and a significant decrease from 2010, the last time the rate was measured.

Conducted by ClearWay MinnesotaSM and the Minnesota Department of Health, the MATS research project is the most thorough and accurate source of information about tobacco use among Minnesotans age 18 and older. For the new survey, more than 9,000 Minnesotans were interviewed by telephone in 2014.

“We know that many factors, including tobacco price increases, smoke-free policies, cessation programs and media, combine to reduce smoking prevalence over time,” said Dr. Raymond Boyle, Director of Research Programs for ClearWay Minnesota. “The new MATS data suggest that Minnesota’s long-term investment in addressing tobacco use is paying off.”

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evidence that recent policy changes helped smokers to quit.

Smokers reported that a statewide tobacco price increase in 2013 influenced their smoking behaviors, including making quit attempts, successfully quitting and cutting down on smoking.

Among smokers who quit in the past year, majorities said that the price increase helped them to make quit attempts (62.8 percent) and to stay smoke-free (62.7 percent).

According to the MATS study, approximately 580,000 adult Minnesotans continue to smoke.

Smoking rates are highest among Minnesotans who have completed fewer years of education and have lower incomes than nonsmokers. Minnesotans with less than a high-school education have the highest smoking rate, at 28.6 percent. Men smoke at higher rates than women (16.5 compared to 12.4 percent).

Other key findings from MATS 2014 include: •Young adults no longer have the highest smoking rate.

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nificantly, from 21.8 to 15.3 percent. This age group had been found to have the highest smoking rate in all four previous MATS studies. Minnesota’s highest smoking rate by age is now among adults aged 25-44 years old (18.7 percent).

•Menthol cigarettes are used by a quarter of all smokers. Women smokers use menthol cigarettes at 29.2 percent, while young adults have the highest menthol use rate of any age group at 31.6 percent.

The use of e-cigarettes increased.

The percent of Minnesota adults using e-cigarettes at least once in the past 30 days in 2014 was 5.9 percent. This is a significant increase since 2010, when 0.7 percent of Minnesotans reported using them in the past 30 days.

Two thirds (65.8 percent) of Minnesotans who used e-cigarettes in the past 30 days are current smokers, while 22.5 percent are former smokers and 11.7 percent have never smoked cigarettes.

•More Minnesotans are making their homes smoke-free.

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Released approximately every four years, the Minnesota Adult Tobacco Survey provides comprehensive information about smoking rates and tobacco-related behaviors, attitudes and beliefs in the adult Minnesota population, and serves as a tool for measuring the progress of Minnesota’s tobacco prevention efforts. Previous surveys were conducted in 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2010.

“Minnesota has made great strides in reducing tobacco use through important health policies,

but we can’t become complacent,” said Dr. Ed Ehlinger, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health. “The tobacco industry is constantly evolving, and we need to keep up our work to prevent young Minnesotans from becoming addicted to new and novel flavored products.”

Dr. Ehlinger also noted the latest MATS data reflected similar trends from the recent youth tobacco survey released by the Minnesota Department of Health.

“The reductions we are seeing in youth and adult cigarette use demonstrates what we already know – that evidence-based strategies, such as price increases on tobacco, work.”

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“When family, co-workers, and friends come to you for help or even when you need assistance yourself, it may be hard to know where to turn.

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Calling Great Rivers 2-1-1 is free and confidential. Some examples of the types of calls include referrals for: •Support groups •Emergency shelter, rent payment assistance and utility payment assistance •Food pantries, free meals •Credit and budget counseling •Parenting resources •Community mental health and substance abuse support •Seasonal programs such as

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Gundersen Health Plan, Unity Health Plans Insurance Explore New Partnership Organizations sign letter of intent to consider combining businesses ONALASKA, WIS. - Gundersen Health Plan and Unity Health Plans Insurance Corporation announce today the signing of a non-binding letter of intent to explore a new partnership that will benefit both organizations.

Gundersen Health Plan, a subsidiary of Gundersen Health System, and Unity Health Plans Insurance Corporation, an affiliate of UW Health, believe provider-sponsored health plans offer an important health insurance option to our current and future members. The goal of a partnership is to help facilitate a way for patients to access local health care and to help manage the health of larger populations, utilizing the best of each organization’s products and practices.

“Both Gundersen Health Plan and Unity Health Insurance provide excellent health insurance and service to our respective members and communities,” says Dr. Gary Lenth, CEO and Medical Director of Gundersen Health Plan. “We believe that a partnership between these health plans will draw upon the best of both organizations to enhance our ability to meet future challenges and continue this tradition of service and excellence.”

The letter of intent is a starting point to determine how Gundersen Health Plan and Unity Health Insurance can work together to grow stronger and become more competitive in the future. The structure of a more formal working relationship has yet to be

determined. The letter of intent allows the two health plans, not the health systems to which they are connected, to discuss future partnerships.

“The healthcare industry, particularly the health insurance industry, has gone through fundamental changes during the past few years,” said Terry Bolz, President and CEO of Unity Health Insurance.

“These changes have allowed us to look at how we are currently doing business and identify opportunities to adapt for continued success and future growth. An alignment creates an opportunity for us to remain administratively efficient while we deal with regulatory requirements, technological investments

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Gundersen Health Plan and Unity Health Insurance are financially stable and growing companies. Both health plans look forward to serving their members with continued access to their current providers. Both organizations will continue to be focused on customer service that exceeds member expectations as a core value.

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Health System. With an extensive provider network, Gundersen Health Plan offers a variety of plans, including its five-star-rated Senior Preferred HMO, to meet the needs of the communities they serve.

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The savings comes from federal Advanced Premium Tax Credits (APTC), available only through MNsure.

“MNsure is the only place you can go to get financial help for your health insurance premium cost,” said CEO Scott Leitz.

“We’ve been saying that for months, but today we’re really able to show just how much money Minnesotans are saving.

I think the figure really speaks for itself.”

On average, about 40 percent of people who enrolled in a qualified health plan through MNsure in 2014 received an APTC. The average tax credit received was $185.48 per person, which comes to an annual savings of $2,225 per person.

Households with multiple people insured through MNsure saw even greater savings.

An individual earning up to $46,680/year, or a family of four earning up to $95,400/year would likely qualify for some form of financial help, available only through MNsure.

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By Stephanie Phillips Most people know that February 14 is the day of love.

Although many people do not know where this special holiday came from, due to the fact that Valentine’s Day has been being Stephanie celebrated Phillips since about 270 A.D. There are a couple of different stories about what brought this holiday to get started.

It may not seem like it, but Valentine’s Day is actually a religious holiday. Both the Christian and Protestant history states that St. Valentine was a Bishop who went against the Roman Emperor, and his law, about banning marriage.

The Roman Emperor Claudius II believed that when men got married they became more emotional about what is happening with their family than their duties as a soldier. This was a negative thing because there was so many countries trying to invade the Roman Empire that they needed all the men to fight.

Not believing in the law, St. Valentine would perform marriage ceremonies in secret. Like any other secret, eventually it got spread. Once it reached Claudius II, he sent his men to arrest St. Valentine. While he was imprisoned, he befriended his jailor. In the Protestant version of the story it says that St. Valentine had healing power and the jailor asked him to heal his daughter’s blindness.

Although both the stories say that he was able to accomplish this, whether it was due to his faith or magical healing powers.

The Emperor gave Valentine the option of either converting his religion or being sent away.

Although Valentine knew his

fate for going through with his plan, he still decided to try and convert the Emperor. Once Claudius II realized what was going on, he became outraged and sentenced St. Valentine to death.

During his time in jail Valentine befriended not only the jailor, but his daughter as well.

When she learned about his impending death she became extremely sad. As a farewell to her before he was executed, St. Valentine wrote on a piece of paper, “From your Valentine”.

Still today this line is used when you send a special person a gift on Valentine’s Day. It is said that St. Valentine was executed on February 14, 270 A.D. In today’s terms, Valentine’s Day is the day that you show the people you care about just how much they mean to you.

This is a very important day for many restaurants because they have couples coming in to enjoy a nice meal with the people they care about. Personally, I do not believe that there should really be a specific day that you have to do this. There are 364 other days in the year where you could always show them how much they mean to you. It does not seem right that there is one specific day for love. It may seem like it would be a fun day, but there are many people out there who do not have that special somebody and therefore, their day is not all about love. I personally believe that people should just show how they feel more than just that one day.

If somebody cares about you they should be able to show it every day, not just one day out of the year.

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

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Italian and Dutchman to speak at Owl Festival banquet in Caledonia

The International Festival of Owls has the word ‘international’ in its name for a reason: it is where the annual World Owl Hall of Fame Awards are presented. Past owl experts who have traveled to the festival to receive awards have come from as far away as Nepal, Taiwan, South Africa, Kenya, and all over Europe. This year’s festival will include award winners from The Netherlands, Italy, and Ariz., as well as other presenters from Norway and Calif.

While the festival started simply as a hatch-day party for Alice the great horned owl, who worked at the Houston Nature Center, it has grown dramatically from its humble beginnings. Roughly 1,800 people attend the festival each year, which leaves Houston bursting at its seams trying to find large enough indoor facilities. This year the banquet is being moved to the Four Seasons Community Center in Caledonia on March

Birth Announcement Jaxon Douglas McCabe Jaxon Douglas McCabe was born December 19, 2014 to Joe and Amanda McCabe of Chatfield, Minn. Jaxon weighed 7 lbs 10 oz and was 21 inches long. He is welcomed by a brother, Trayton and a sister, Addison.

Grandparents are Doug & Lolly Kessel of Lanesboro, Tammy McCabe of Fountain, and Tom McCabe of Chatfield.

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Banquet attendees will have the privilege of witnessing the World Owl Hall of Fame award presentations. In addition, two award winners will speak during the banquet: Marco Mastrorilli from Italy and Wouter van der Weijden from The Netherlands.

Marco is best known to the public for masterminding the Festival dei Gufi (the Italian Owl Festival). Last year the Italian festival, modeled after our own but with an Italian flair, attracted a whopping 25,000 visitors. He is also the leading owl researcher in Italy, putting in over 20 years studying a variety of species so far.

Wouter van der Weijden from The Netherlands will be receiving the Champion of Owls Award on behalf of the late Dr. Karel Voous, his doctoral professor. Dr. Voous is best known for his monumental book, “Owls of the Northern

Hemisphere.” Voous was one of the first owl biologists to realize that owl vocalizations could be used to classify species before the advent of DNA analysis.

Elsewhere in the festival’s jampacked schedule, Roar Solheim from Norway will demonstrate his owl specimen mounting techniques, spotted owl expert Rocky Gutierrez from California will speak about spotted owl and Blakiston’s fish owl conservation, and Bob Fox from Wild at Heart in Ariz. will talk about his work with burrowing owls and endangered cactus ferruginous pygmy owls.

Pre-registration is required for the banquet and Sunday bus trip, but for the rest of the festival you can just show up and pay admission at the door. Banquet and bus trip fees will increase on March 2, so be sure to register in advance. More information about the festival including registration can be found at www.

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Preston Community Foundation took center stage at PACC annual meeting

On Wednesday, January 21, 2015, Will Mensink, representing the Preston Area Community Foundation, was the guest speaker at the Preston Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting held at the Branding Iron in Preston. Mensink addressed an audience of approximately 20 area business people and community leaders from Preston, Lanesboro and Fountain.

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Fillmore County police report Chatfield Police Department Melissa Ann Phiefer, 34, Rochester, Minn.; 1/02/2015, Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $1000 (stay $800 until 1/21/2016), Total Fees $290.

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

Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (1/21/2015): Remain law abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of drugs or alcohol, Random testing, Sign Probation Agreement, Complete Chemical Assessment – follow all recommendations, Domestic abuse evaluation – follow all recommendations, Submit to random searches, Submit to chemical testing, Do not enter bars or liquor stores.

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department Jessica Moriah Alve, 29, Crystal, Minn.; 8/26/2013, Theft – Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property – No Consent, Fine $50, Total Fees (including

$7.04 in restitution) $147.04.

Deanna Kay Danielson, 18, Wykoff, Minn.; 12/16/2014, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Scott Carlton Hovden, 44, Adams, Minn.; 1/17/2015, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Jorge David Lopez Morazan, 42, Mabel, Minn.; 9/18/2014, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $1000 (stay $700 until 1/20/2016).

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James Allen Nagel, 51, Preston, Minn.; 1/10/2015, Stopping/Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $20, Total Fees $32.

Sara Marie Reynolds, 20, Stewartville, Minn.; 1/11/2015, Speeding (66/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Zachary Charles Saltou, 22, Adams, Minn.; 11/18/2014, Speeding (75/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230.

Margaret Diane Schoepski, 43, Harmony, Minn.; 12/18/2104, School Bus – Stop Signal Extended/Red Light Flashing – Other Drivers to Stop, Fine $200, Total Fees $290.

Jerrold Arlen Tesmer, 64, Harmony, Minn.; Duty to Drive with Due Care – Speed Greater Than Reasonable, Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Lanesboro Police Department Sue Peterson Whitney, 56, Lanesboro, Minn.; 12/06/2014, Stopping/Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $20, Total Fees $32.

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Gary Lee Ronken, 40, Canton, Minn.; 12/3/2014, Operate Unregistered Vehicle/Without Plates Displayed on Public Street/Highway, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

Rushford Police Department Dakota Damian Beaulieu, 20, Blaine, Minn.; 10/3/2014, Speeding –Exceed Limit of 30 mph – Urban District (47/30), Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Seth Arthur McHenry, 34, Sparta, Wisc.; 11/1/2014, Open Bottle Law; Possession; Crime Described, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

Trevor Joseph Schultz, 24, Eyota, Minn.; 9/29/2014, Driver Involved Fails to Stop for Collision – Driven or Attended Vehicle, Fine $200, Total Fees (including $668.18 in restitution) $958.18. Local Confinement – 30 days (stay 30 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (1/21/2014): Remain law abiding, No same or similar, Pay $100 a month beginning 3/1/15 until paid.

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Fillmore County District Court On January 30, 2015, Adam Allan LaFountain, 28, of St. Paul, Minn., appeared before Fillmore County Judicial Officer Dennis J. Murphy. LaFountain is charged with Predatory Offender Violation, a felony with a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about January 17 thru January 29, in Spring Valley, the defendant, being a person required to register under section 243.166, allegedly, knowingly, violated any of its provisions or intentionally provided false information to a corrections agent, law enforcement authority, or the bureau.

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Monday, February 9, 2015

Downtown parking an issue for Lanesboro

By Jade Sexton Parking in the downtown area has been a problem in Lanesboro for a long time. During the summer months when tourist season is in full swing, many people park downtown and head out on the trail for the day. The bass pond parking lot is a good place for visitors to park when they plan on walking around town or biking on the trail all day, but sometimes patrons of local businesses have a hard time finding a place to park.

David and Lori Bakke asked the city council about designating three spots in front of their building ten-minute parking.

Kim Berekvam, owner of Gil B’s Pizza and Sandwich Shop, also though it was a good idea. She said 75 percent of her business is take-out orders, and a tenminute spot would be perfect for those who are only parked long enough to run inside to get their food.

“People double park,” she said. “Sometimes people park in the back and come in the back door.”

The question of diagonal parking was brought up, which would allow for more parking spaces, but would take up more room in the street. Council member Autumn Johnson also asked about parking meters.

City Attorney Tom Manion said there was a cost issue, as they were very expensive.

“Is the real issue here enforcement?” asked City Administrator David Todd.

Berekvam felt that most people are pretty honest, and they would be able to see out the front window if people were parking there for more than ten minutes.

Todd suggested forming a subcommittee to look at the whole issue and come up with some ideas and suggestions. Johnson said she would be on it, as well as Dee Slinde, the Chamber of Commerce Director. They will be looking for a few more members.

Ice cream bicycle Jim Watson approached the council about an idea he has for a side business. He would like to sell novelty pre-packaged ice cream, either with a push cart or a customized bicycle with a freezer on it. The bicycle would be based in the downtown area.

He had been told he would need a peddler’s permit.

Watson said a friend of his daughter’s lives in Minneapolis and makes custom bicycles. He wants to have something that “looks cool”, something unique and interesting, a positive thing for Lanesboro.

City Attorney Tom Manion said there could be zoning issues as far as using the public right-of-way. He compared it to Rochester’s sweet corn vendors.

He put together some ideas for regulations, and they included hours of operation, dimensions, insurance, locations, and even a stipulation that he must not be within 75 feet of the front entrance to a business that sells similar items. He said they could even include something about how long he should be in a certain location.

“These are things that need to be talked about,” said Manion.

The council tabled the issue until they could get more information.

Dam funding Todd showed the council letters written about raising money

for the dam repairs. The letters will be going into newspapers, other media outlets, and in utility bills.

“It’s a list of reasons to save the dam, and contact information for our legislators,” explained Todd.

There is also information on tourism and the impact to the region. State Senator Jeremy Miller and Representative Greg Davids are co-sponsoring the bill that would provide Lanesboro with two million dollars for the much-needed repairs.

The dam is one of only six dams of its kind left in the United States. Right now there is no federal money available for dams. The letters going out to the public are urging residents to contact legislators and ask for help.

Todd said the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) said they could refresh the application for $300,000 in grant money, which would secure that money past the expiration date.

Davids and Miller both stressed to Todd the city should maximize the economic impact when asking for money for repairs, versus the fact that it’s a historical artifact. They feel the state would be more concerned about the economics.

Public Utilities Theresa Coleman informed the council that two more portions of the water project have gone out for bids, the well abandonment and turbine pumps.

Todd said that dividing up the projects the way they did gives the city more opportunities for grants. The bids will be opened on February 19 and brought to the council for approval at the March 2 meeting.

EDA Council member Jason Resseman said the EDA (Economic Development Authority) has two new members. They are working on a new marketing plan for Lanesboro. Resseman was at a recent Lanesboro School Board meeting to connect with them about working on the shared goal of promoting Lanesboro and bringing new people to the community. Two school board members will be meeting with the EDA at some point.

Business cards Resseman felt the council members, mayor, and city staff should have business cards, so he went to Kelly Printing to check on the cost. He said they had a minimum of 500 per person, at a cost of $26. Resseman was able to negotiate and Kelly Printing agreed to a special price. Each of the five council members could get 100 cards and they would pay the $26. They could also get 250 cards for David Todd and 250 for Michele Peterson for $26.

Council members agreed it would be a good idea for them to have cards to hand out at events, trainings, and meetings.

They would also like everyone to have the same design. Resseman was very pleased with how

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 household each week. accommodating and generous Kelly Printing was.

The council approved the purchase. Business cards may also be purchased for city employees Andy Drake and Jim Peterson.

Snow removal policy A few amendments were made to the snow removal policy, and were approved. Some language was changed and locations of removal clarified. They also got rid of the section that stated the city will plow snow that is three inches or more, as the snow plows go out whenever it snows.

Bridge construction Todd told the council that MNDOT informed him they will be working on two bridges in 2016. The work will be done to the 250 Bridge and another bridge two miles to the north.

The construction will take place from March through September, and will cause a lot of issues for people coming into the city. Todd said it could have an impact on the business district, and for this reason he will be meeting with MNDOT for more information.

Ambulance Ambulance Director Lee Peterson attended his last council meeting as Director. The council thanked him for his service.

The ambulance rate increase was approved. Todd said they had been at the low end of the spectrum as far as rates.

Dean Benson was approved as the new part-time Ambulance

Director.

New police officers Officer Blaise Sass introduced two new part-time police officers to the council. David Hughes and Katie Davis are recent graduates of the RCTC program, and Sass believes they will make a great addition to the department.

Other business •An off-sale liquor license was approved for David and Lori Bakke, pending necessary documentation.

•Two draft ordinances for Public Utilities were looked over, both regarding the legality of private water and private sewer systems. There are currently no wells in town, but there are some septic systems.

•The library will be seeking bids for lighting to light the recently-painted mural.

•The council approved the updated version of the Minn.

Basic Code of Ordinances.

•The Code of Conduct for council members was also approved.

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Informational signage for Preston discussed

By Karen Reisner Revisiting an old issue about the need for lighting on Preston’s south entrance sign morphed into a discussion about an informational sign to direct visitors downtown during the February 2 meeting of the Preston City Council.

Jim Bakken, Public Works, detailed two possible options to provide lighting for the south entrance sign. He estimated that it would cost $12,000 to $18,000 to build a line to bring power to the sign, suggesting that some easements may have to be purchased. Preston Public Utilities (PPU) would share in the cost up to $3,000.

A second option would be solar lighting which the city did try some years ago. It didn’t last long. However, Bakken explained that the technology has improved. Three large batteries and a larger solar panel should provide five days of light during an overcast period without sun.

The lowest quote obtained for equipment and installation of solar lighting was $7,250. Battery replacements would cost $500 to $700 per battery. Bakken didn’t know how long a battery should be expected to last.

Mayor Kurt Reicks questioned the value of installing a light for the entry sign compared to the estimated cost. Councilman Robert Maust maintained the south sign doesn’t direct people downtown, adding it is a lot of money just to put a light up.

Reicks suggested it may cost less to erect a new sign where there is access to power and the sign could be placed where it will help direct people to the downtown area. A motion was approved to have tourism, the Chamber of Commerce, and Bakken look into options and the cost of an informational sign for the city.

National Trout Center Councilmen David Collett and Maust had requested at the last meeting that a discussion item be put on the agenda to discuss whether or not the NTC should be required to provide a financial statement prior to receiving funds in 2015. Collett made a motion to withhold disbursement of funds from the city until the council receives the 2014 financial statement from the NTC and a business plan.

He added that the city gives a substantial amount of money to the NTC. Maust seconded the motion.

The NTC is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Reicks argued that the NTC brings

a lot of people to this town.

Councilman David Harrison insisted more people visit the NTC than go to the swimming pool. Maust said he feels it is a project that needs to be tied to Trout Unlimited or the DNR. Reicks responded that we don’t want to set it up to fail, adding that he didn’t like the idea of withholding funding. Maust noted NTC disbursements are 6 percent of the budget. Reicks observed that with the exception of Collett and Reicks, no one has came to a council meeting and complained about funding the NTC. Maust insisted the NTC has no assets. It costs $800 per month to rent the building.

If the NTC was tied to Trout Unlimited or the DNR, Maust said he would support it since they have deep pockets. He said he has fished all his life and is not against the NTC, adding if we want it to succeed, it will need resources from more than our community.

Collett’s motion failed (Harrison, Charles Sparks, and Reicks voted against).

A motion was made to ask the NTC board to make available to the council the NTC’s financial statement, budget, and visitor statistics. The motion was approved with Maust voting no. The city staff will continue disbursement as budgeted and as it has in the past. The NTC board will meet again in March where they are expected to consider the city’s request.

Other business in brief •MnDot recently billed the city of Preston $76,250.60 (a final invoice) mostly for engineering and inspection services of city utility improvements installed during the 2005 Highway 52 Project. Hoffman explained that the city did contract the services and they do have an agreement signed on to by the city. MnDot’s reason for the nearly 10 year delay of the billing was due to some issues that have recently been resolved. The city is responsible for about 30 percent or $22,875.18 and the PPU is responsible for about 70 percent or $53,375.42. The city paid $686,204.05 on July 14, 2005 for utility improvements.

•Hoffman explained that the city only keeps invoices 6 years so he can’t verify the bill with detailed invoices. Maust questioned whether a 10 year old bill is still payable. City attorney Dwight Luhmann said it is still inside 10 years, adding he didn’t think there is a legal basis

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to not pay the bill. No action was taken. Luhmann said he will look into it further.

•Mayor Reicks maintained it is good to have a full council (five members) present at meetings as much as possible. Harrison has a conflict with 6 p.m. meetings in June through October. Councilman Charles Sparks said he would like to see at least one meeting per month changed so Harrison could attend during that five month period.

•Maust moved that meetings continue to be scheduled on the first and third Mondays at 6 p.m. The motion failed with Harrison, Sparks, and Reicks voting no. A motion to schedule the second meeting for these three months (Tuesday, June 16, Monday, July 20, and Monday, August 24) at 8 a.m. was approved with Collett and Maust voting no. The first meet-

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ing of these months will continue to be held at the regular time at 6 p.m. Meeting schedules will be revisited for September and October at a later date.

•A tree deemed hazardous by the tree board located on private property at 103 Valley St. W will be the subject of a public hearing to be held March 2. Two notices concerning the removal of the tree have been sent. Efforts to contact the homeowner have not been successful. The tree board has recommended removing the tree and assessing the cost. A public hearing is a step in the process to order the abatement of a nuisance.

•Preston’s Sign Retro-reflectivity Policy was approved. Bakken explained that the policy concerns regulatory, warning, and guide signs which are required by the state of Minnesota to meet a retro-reflectivity standard. Signs will be replaced over time. Signs that has been replaced over the

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last couple of years have met the standard. The city is not responsible for county or state traffic signs within the city.

•A donation of $100 was approved for the Post-Prom Committee.

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Fillmore County Sports #1 Emphatically

By Paul Trende For the second straight week, R-P boys b-ball played a huge #1 versus #2 contest. Nine days after beating #1 in Class AA Caledonia, the Trojans hosted The Trende high-scorReport ing (81 PPG) #1 in Class A Minneapolis-North (17-3, losses to Class A A A A teams). In front of Paul Trende a capacity crowd, the Trojans emphatically staked their claim to the #1 ranking.

North had the early fireworks, the ever-so-rare, in transition, poster-dunk by 6’2” junior guard Tyler Johnson. The same school that produced UConn stand-out Khalid El-Amin exploded to lead 15-7 early. R-P, which produced former NFL’er Steve Heiden, countered with unselfish disciplined basketball.

They fed 6’8” Matt Culhane (5-5 FG’s, 10 pts, 7 rebs in the first half ). North put R-P in the bonus. Team green hit 10 of 12 FT’s in the final 3-plus minutes. They were part of a 15-1 R-P run to end the stanza (40-28 at half ). The Trojans led by at least nine from there.

R-P again got in the bonus in the second. The advantage ballooned to 18. Making 27 of 32 freebies (84.4%), shooting 52.2 % (23-44 FG’s), and holding the Polars 16 below their average, R-P prevailed convincingly 81-65. Six Trojans hit double figures. Less heralded senior guard Jacob Merchlewitz is becoming more heralded (18 pts, 4-6 FG’s, 9-10 FT’s). Charlie Krambeer did his thing (17 pts, 3-8 three’s). Kyler Paulson (14 pts, 5-5 FG’s, 4-4 FT’s, 9 rebs) was the second half (12 points) interior guy. Cole Kingsley (11 pts, 6-8 FT’s, 3 stls) and Alex Vix (11 pts, 3 stls)

also contributed. Tyler Johnson (12 pts, 4 rebs), Jamil Jackson (12 pts), and Isaac Johnson (11 pts) led North. The win is the Trojans’ 16th straight. It’s their 20th of the year (14-0 in TRC) versus one loss. They are now #1 in Class A.

Gophers Sweep Knights…#2 Girls Win 14th Straight

In the second Chatfield/ Kingsland b-ball series of the year, the Gopher boys got revenge while the girls won their 14th straight. The maroon and white gals stormed to a 35-12 lead at halftime (the first meeting was 30-24). Chatfield prevailed 58-20. Sydney Gould (13 pts, 3-4 three’s), Kirsten Keefe (11 pts, 5-7 FG’s, 4 assists, 6 stls), and Maddy Larrabee (11 pts) led the way.

Kellyn Webster (8 pts) led the Knights. The Gophers average margin of victory in their streak has been 20. At 12-1, 18-1, they are up to #2 in Class AA, behind #1 D-E (130, 18-1). Kingsland is 3-10, 5-15. Chatfield’s boys scorched the hoop in Spring Valley (1623, 69.3%). They made eight straight at one point, part of a 25-5 first half run (36-14).

The Knights, down a couple key guys, got to within six (5246) in the second. But Ethan Woltz’s steal and three-point play (5:30; 66-52) was the coupde-grace. Chatfield won 76-56.

Kingsland prevailed 59-55 in December. Woltz led the way (career-high 21 pts, 7-11 FG’s, 5-5 FT’s, 8 rebs). Parker Fossum (17 pts, 3-4 three’s, 6-8 FG’s), Carter Duxbury (10 pts, 10 rebs), and Drew Hurley (12 pts, 6-8 FT’s) helped out. Jacob Rindels (17 pts, 3-6 three’s) and Quinn Larson (10 pts) led the Knights. It is Chatfield’s (8-6, 11-10) third straight win and sixth in eight attempts. They are oddly 7-0 in TRC road games (1-6 at home).

Wrestling Around

GMLOKS competed in a quadrangular in Plainview

with TRC title implications.

The Bulldogs started by losing their first dual of the year to Goodhue 36-33 (non-conference). The Wildcats started 9-0. GMLOKS pulled within three five times, including 30-27 after 195. A pinfall loss at 220 was the clincher. The Bulldogs then faced PEM, who jumped out 31-10. From 138195, six of seven bouts were one or two point decisions.

GMLOKS fell 37-25. They then beat W-K 48-22. It left PEM (5-1, 12-5), D-E (7-1, 15-4), and GMLOKS (4-1, 7-2) all with one league loss.

P-E-M (no league duals left) was crowned TRC champ via owning wins over GMLOKS and D-E. Josh Graves wrestled out three wins. Brenn Olson, Parker Hale, Wyatt Richardson, and Blake Benson also went 3-0. Senior Blake Olson (160) won his 100th match.

GMLOKS then rallied, winning their fifth tournament, the Wisconsin Dells Invite. Jace Bunne (145; three pins), Hale (152; two pins, 7-2 D), Chris Bain (170; pin, 13-2 MD), Richardson (195; pin, 6-4 D, pin), and Benson (285; pin, 5-1 D, 3-0 D) took first. Brenn Olson (120) and Graves (132) took second. Richardson (270; #2 at 195), Bain (27-5; #9 at 170), Hale (26-3; #7 at 152), Graves (25-6), Benson (23-2; #9 at 220), Br. Olson (22-5), Bunne (21-6), Bl. Olson (219), and Sam Roe (20-7) all have 20 or more wins. GMLOKS is 7-2.

Chatfield wrestling (#6 in Class A) took second at the JWP/WEM Mike Fasnacht Memorial Tourney. It is the Gophers fourth second place finish at either a tourney or set of duals. Jake Mandt (132; pin, 16-1 TF), Hank Friederichs (145; pin, 17-2 TF), Jacob Bleess (195; two pins), and Ian Morrison (220; pin, 3-0 D, 6-2 D) took first. Bleess’ win in the finals was the 100th of his career. Ryan Meeker (152) and Logan Karver (285) took second. Jared Goldsmith (120) took third (suffered just his second loss). Mandt (30-2; #8 at 132), Friederichs (31-1; #1 at

145), and Goldsmith (32-2; #2 at 120) have 30 or more wins.

Bleess (27-4; #4 at 195), Morrison (24-10), Ryan Meeker (22-11), and Maleek Hussein (21-7) have 20 or more. Friederichs (188) is now the Gophers all-time win leader ahead of brother Harvey (184). Teamwise, the Gophers are 16-8 (#6 in Class A).

Upset Monday

On Monday January 26, a trio of b-ball games took placing pitting Fillmore County Journal covered teams against each other. The team with the worse record came out on top all three contests.

The FC girls (5-5, 11-6) came in as favorites versus Kingsland (2-8, 4-13).

They entered with a 7-1 record versus 1A foes, but the Knights (1A foe) added a loss. In the final minute, Morgan Malley gave FC a lead (42-41) only for Knight sophomore Gracie Schmidt to reply with the game-winning bucket. Kingsland prevailed 43-42, ending a six-game skid.

Schmidt (12 pts) and Kailey Link (10 pts, 6 rebs, 5 assists) led the victors. Malley (18 pts, 5-11 three’s) and Sammi Bakke (10 pts, 6 pts) led FC. The contest featured seven ties and 14 lead changes.

Kingsland’s boys (5-7, 8-10) came into their affair with FC (3-9, 6-12) slight favorites.

The Knights entered having just beat 14-3 St. Charles. FC

entered having won three of four. Kingsland started the game 10-0. FC recouped to lead momentarily, only for the Knights (10-0 run) to again take command at halftime (3325). In the second, FC took the lead 46-44 (8:39) and then prevailed 57-51. Trace Tollefson (18 pts, 6 rebs, 4 assists, 5 stls), Jordan Miller (14 pts), and Kiel Larson (12 pts, 4-9 three’s) led the cause. Knight Nick Niemeyer had a seasonhigh 19 points (9-17 FG’s) with 15 boards. Jacob Rindels and Quinn Larson combined for just 10 points (0-15 three’s, 4-29 FG’s).

The Knights struggled shooting (2-27 FG’s, 5-16 FT’s) but rebounded well (48-32 edge).

In Lanesboro, Houston (9-5, 11-7) blew into town as favorites over the Burros (5-8, 6-12).

Lanesboro puffed them right back out of town (as losers).

The ‘Canes started 12-6. Lanes went 31-9 the rest of the half (37-21 at intermission). An early second half ‘Cane rally was stifled by a trio of Burros three’s (46-27). The lead was double digits the rest of the way. The Burros won 59-44.

Cole Schwichtenberg was big (25 pts, 4-8 three’s, 8 rebs, 3 stls), the only Burro double digit scorer. Trevor Lundberg (12 pts, 12 rebs) and Austin Peplinski (10 pts, 5 rebs, 4 See SPORTS Page 25 

Kingsland junior Brennen O’Connor soars in for a lay-up.

Gopher Christian Bance soars for the block. The later fouled the former, but the former’s team did the most harm. Chatfield got revenge for an earlier loss by beating Kingsland 76-56.

Photo by Paul Trende

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assists, 4 stls) led the ‘Canes.

The game featured 49 turnovers (Houston 27). Houston won in December 56-43.

L’s Equals W’s For R-P Girls

R-P’s girls came into the last week of January on a four-game losing streak. Then they played three teams whose names all start with ‘L’ and it produced a ‘W’ streak. The Trojans beat Lewiston-Altura 74-43, LeRoyOstrander 72-46, and La Crescent 43-28. Naturally, sophomore standout Brianna Koop was the leading scorer in all three games, posting doubledoubles times thrice (L-A 27 pts, 11-17 FG’s, 12 rebs, 5 assists, 5 stls; L-O 27 pts, 13 rebs, 8 assists; LC 25 pts, 9-13 FT’s, 10 rebs). R-P got four in double figures for the first time this year versus the L-A (Carissa Bieberdorf 11 pts, 5-6 FG’s, 7 rebs; Ashley Agrimson 11 pts, 6 rebs; Brooke Johnson 10 pts, 6 stls). Agrimson (14 pts, 8 rebs) and Savannah Skalet (10 pts) joined Koop versus L-O. Bieberdorf (12 pts, 4-5 FG’s) was again efficient against the Lancers. The trio of wins lift the Lady Trojans’ records to 5-8 (TRC), 10-8.

Hot Shots

The R-P boys’ top four scorers went a combined 23-28 shooting (82%) as the Trojans pounded L-A. R-P, led by Kyler Paulson (7-7 FG’s, 16 pts), then went 32-44 (72.7%) in downing La Crescent. Lanesboro’s Olivia Haug (25 pts, 17 rebs) notched a double-double as the Burros downed Houston for a second time. The Lanesboro

boys largely (62-28) avenged a loss to G-E. The mercurial Kingsland boys, between losses to FC and Chatfield, swept the season series with Southland and beat GM. Jacob Rindels (26 pts) and Nick Niemeyer (20 pts) led Kingsland versus the Rebels. Rindels had 23 versus the Larks. M-C’s squads each downed Hope Lutheran, each sweeping the season series.

Wesley Richert (previous careerbest 14) went off, scoring 32 points (8-15 three’s).

The M-C boys then beat Schaeffer, sweeping the season series.

Houston’s squads also swept Hope, the girls getting a double-double from Kelly Jerviss.

The ‘Cane boys then got a nice win over Lyle/Pacelli (123, 13-5). Austin Peplinski had 22, Trevor Lundberg 21. The Hurricanes (11-6, 13-8) have won six of seven. The Houston girls beat SA the same night, led by Jerviss’ efficient (11-15 FG’s) 22 points. Jerviss had 26 (pts) and 28 (rebs) to begin the week, though the ‘Canes fell to L-O. Ending with that contest, the 5’11” junior had 74 points (24.7 PPG) and 67 rebounds (22.3 RPG) over a three-game span. LARP wrestling won four matches, FCLMC three.

The Wolves forfeited seven weights so the S-Eagles won 59-18. Kiel Larson scored 20 points (six three’s), but FC’s boys fell 60-59 to L-A.

Boys Basketball

1-26 L-A 47, R-P 80 (R-P: C. Krambeer 17 pts (7-8 FG’s, 3-4 three’s), 6 rebs, 5 stls; K. Paulson 15 pts (6-7 FG’s, 3-4 FT’s); M. Culhane 12 pts (6-8 FG’s), 6 rebs, 3 blks; Nathan Sarvi 11 pts (3-4 three’s, 4-5 FG’s)) M-C 62, Hope Luth. 53

(M-C: W. Richert 32 pts (8-15 three’s, 6-7 FT’s), 5 rebs; Wayne Ross 14 pts (10-12 FT’s), 6 rebs) 1-27 Caledonia 88, FC 46 (FC: Nick Mensink 13 pts (5-6 FT’s)) Kingsland 78, Southland 64 (K: J. Rindels 26 pts (1013 FT’s), 7 rebs, 4 assists; N. Niemeyer 20 pts (7-10 FT’s, 5-6 three’s), 6 rebs; Q. Larson 15 pts) Spring Grove 75, M-C 37 (M-C: Tanner Fairchild 12 pts (5-5 FG’s)) 1-29 FC 59, L-A 60 (FC: K. Larson 20 pts (6-15 three’s), 8 rebs; T. Tollefson 14 pts, 5 assists; J. Miller 11 pts, 8 rebs, 4 assists, 3 stls. FT’s: L-A 17-27, FC 9-15.

FT’s in teams’ first meeting, won by Cards 65-63: L-A 25-43, FC 18-37. FC is 4-11, 7-14) Lanesboro 33, SG 75 (L: Eric Holst/Marcus Mulvihill 8 pts, 5 rebs (6-10 combined FG’s). Rest of Burros: 6-24 FG’s) Hope Luth. 25, Houston 56 (H: T. Lundberg 16 pts (7-12 FG’s), 8 rebs; A. Peplinski 15 pts, 7 stls) 1-30 La Crescent 46, R-P 75 (R-P: K. Paulson 16 pts (7-7 FG’s, 2-2 FT’s), 5 rebs; M. Culhane 10 pts (5-7 FG’s) 6 rebs; J. Merchlewitz 10 pts, 4 assists; C. Kingsley 9 pts, 4 rebs, 7 assists, 4 stls) SA 52, M-C 66 (M-C: Donnie Lind 14 pts, 8 rebs; Dustin Kerns 13 pts; Keyser Wenthold 10 pts, 5 assists. M-C is 7-9, 9-11) G-E 28, Lanesboro 62 (L: Liam Dorn 19 pts (8-10 FG’s), 8 rebs; C. Schwichtenberg/Z. Voeltz 13 pts. Burros are 7-9, 8-13) L/P 51, Houston 68 (H: A. Peplinski 22 pts (6-11 FG’s, 9-12 FT’s), 8 assists, 3 stls; T. Lundberg 21 pts (7-10 FG’s, 5-7 FT’s), 10 rebs; Jeremiah Johnson 9 pts, 17 rebs) 1-31 Kingsland 62, GM 44 (K: J. Rindels 23 pts; Q. Larson 11 pts. Knights are 6-9, 10-12)

Girls Basketball

1-26 M-C 44, Hope Lutheran 37 (M-C: Courtney Graves 15 pts (5-6 FT’s); Coranda Vickerman 11 pts, 10 rebs) Houston 51, L-O 60 (H: Kelly Jerviss 26 pts (6-6 FT’s), 28 rebs (14 offensive), 4 blks; Alyssa Rostad 13 pts (7-8 FT’s)) 1-27 FC 23, Caledonia 53 (FC: 7-32 shooting (21.9%). Falcons’ fifth loss in six games (averaging 35.6 PPG in that span)) Houston 32, Lanesboro 61 (L: O. Haug 25 pts, 17 rebs; Cassidy Ruud 12 pts, 7 rebs, 4 assists, 3 stls; Bailey Gartner 11 pts, 9 rebs, 3 stls. H: K. Jerviss 10 pts, 7 rebs)

Southland 50, Kingsland 37 (K: K. Link 13 pts, 6 rebs; G. Schmidt 8 pts, 8 rebs) 1-29 Hope Lutheran 32, Houston 53 (H: K. Jerviss 18 pts, 10 rebs; A. Rostad 10 pts; Anna Sweet 7 pts, 8 rebs, 6 stls) 1-30 L-A 33, FC 40 (FC: M. Malley 13 pts; Kenzie Broadwater 9 pts, 6 assists. Falcons are 6-7, 12-8) Houston 45, SA 20 (H: K. Jerviss 22 pts (11-15 FG’s), 7 rebs. After starting 1-10, ‘Canes (4-12, 4-15) have gone 3-2) Lanesboro 36, L/P 63 (L: B. Gartner 12 pts, 6 rebs; O. Haug 8 pts, 9 rebs. Burros are 8-6, 8-11) M-C 35, Grand Meadow 50 (M-C: Peyton Danielson 9 pts (3-3 three’s) Courtney Graves

9 pts. Cougars are 7-8, 7-13)

Wrestling

1-27 FCLMC 18, LARP 59 (Justin Mueller (132; pin), Sam Riebel (145; 17-2 TF), Noah Herber (138; 11-8 D) & Dominick DePestal (220; 8-6 D) wrestled out wins for LARP. Treyten Chiglo (106), Ross McKenna (160), & Jacob Thomas (285) wrestled out wins for FCLMC (all pins). LARP is 8-11) 1-29 FCLMC 3, D-E 76 (T. Chiglo (106) notch the only Wolves win (4-0 D). FCLMC forfeited seven weights. They are 2-12) 1-31 Pine Island Tourney (FCLMC’s T. Chiglo (106) took second. R. McKenna (160) took third)

Fillmore Central Tri-State MS Honor Band

Fillmore Central 7th and 8th grade band students were selected for the 2015 Tri-State MS Honor Band in Decorah, Iowa on Saturday, March 7. Left to right: Garrett Aggen (alto), Makenna Gatzke (percussion), Kelsey Biel (tenor), Madison Scheevel (clarinet), and Katrina Bergey (flute).

Photo by Lane Powell

athlete of the week

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Kyler Paulson Rushford-Peterson Boys Basketball

R-P senior Kyler Paulson flirted with perfection. Over three games, the 6’4” forward scored 45 points on 18-19 FG’s and 9-10 FT’s. What does his (and Matt Culhane’s) interior production/presence mean to the already guardtalented Trojans? They are now the #1 ranked team in Class A. Photo by Paul Trende

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Recycling 101

By LaVerne C. Paulson Recycling Education Coordinator This article will deal with the recycling of aluminum. Producing pure aluminum from bauxite ore is quite expensive. Recycling aluminum, especially beverage cans is much more economical.

It takes 95% less energy to produce a recycled aluminum can LaVerne C. Paulson rather than “make one from scratch”.

Aluminum beverage cans are the most common recycled, nonmagnetic metal. More than fifty percent of a new aluminum can is recycled aluminum. Ninety-five percent of all beverage cans are 100% aluminum, while only five percent are bimetal, where the tops

are made of aluminum and tin.

Recycled bimetal cans are mixed with steel to produce new steel products. Recycled aluminum products, beside beverage containers, include lawn furniture tubing, storm doors, window frames, siding, gutters, downspouts, lawn mower housings, pots and pans, and some automobile parts. Once these products have served their purpose, they can then be recycled into new products once more.

Aluminum beverage cans are one of the easiest materials to recycle. There is no need to look for numbers inside the recycling symbol. They are all recyclable.

Over two-thirds of the aluminum ever produced is still in use today.

Minnesotans recycle over 40,000 tons of aluminum annually. A recycled aluminum can that is made into a new aluminum can will most likely be back on the grocery shelf in about sixty days.

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 household each week.

Recycled aluminum cans are shredded, cleaned, melted, and mixed with a pure aluminum base.

This is then recast into new aluminum products. Aluminum foil and trays can be made into wrapping foil, pie plates and food trays, as well as gum or candy wrappers.

One drawback of using aluminum, if there is one, is that unlike steel cans, aluminum cans cannot withstand the intense heat required to cook food within the can. Aluminum cans containing food products can only contain food that has been precooked before being placed in the can.

Landscape Structures in Delano uses recycled aluminum to make playground equipment and Sign Solutions in Robbinsdale uses recycled aluminum to make signage.

Twenty or thirty years ago, when aluminum beverage cans were a relatively new thing, one pound of aluminum made 19 cans. Today, due to “lightweighting”, the side of an aluminum beverage can is

approximately the thickness of a human hair and one pound of aluminum makes 28 cans.

As I look over the piles of recyclables brought here to the Recycling Center, the main ingredient seems to be cardboard, with a whole bunch of plastic bottles and containers, as well. There are a few aluminum cans here and there, but not a whole lot.

Don’t the people of Fillmore County recycle their aluminum beverage cans? Of course, they do. Some residents prefer to sell their cans to a recycling facility, but a majority of aluminum cans not brought to the Recycling Center are donated to church groups, school groups, and various civic organizations. The cans are then taken to a recycling facility and sold with the money being used for different projects. It is an excellent way to keep the cans out of the landfill and provides these groups with a little extra cash.

According to a recent article by

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“As You Sow”, each year, throughout the United States, more than one-half of product packaging is discarded in landfills rather than recycled. It has been estimated that one and a half billion dollars worth of aluminum is recklessly buried every year. Another way to look at this is that every three months, Americans throw enough aluminum into the landfills to build, not one plane, but a good share of an entire commercial fleet.

If you have questions concerning recycling in Fillmore County, please feel free to contact me by e-mail at lpaulson@co.fillmore. mn.us. I would also like to take this opportunity to remind you that I am available to speak to church groups, civic groups, or any other organizations that would like to discuss recycling with me. There is no charge for this. E-mail me with the name of your organization and a telephone number and I will contact you to set up a date and time to visit with your group.

Do you remember what was happening in Fillmore County the week of February 10, 1986?

Our team searched the archives to find Volume 1, Number 18 of the Fillmore County Journal, and here’s what we found.

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Attractions:

Spring Valley Historical Society and Laura Ingalls Wilder Site 1876 Methodist Church Museum 220 W. Courtland St. Spring Valley, MN 55975 507-346-7659 wilderinspringvalley@hotmail.com springvalleymnmuseum.org

1865 Washburn Zittleman House Ag Building History Hall Gift Shop

Open 10 am-4 pm each day Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend Only weekends in September & October or by appointment.

Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips!

Ask a Trooper

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: This question is about the right of way at an uncontrolled and controlled intersection.

I am an older driver and would like your advice on this question. Your number one fan. Thanks, Troy H. Chris S. Christianson

Answer: Traffic law in Minnesota does not give anyone the right of way; it says who has to yield

the right of way. Not all driving circumstances or situations are covered specifically in the law, and there are exceptions in many of our state statutes for various traffic laws. They are not always “cut and dried” nor are they as “black and white” as they should to be.

In your scenario it is probably a reasonable assumption that someone arriving first at an uncontrolled intersection would get to go first, but, sometimes drivers have to yield the right of way anyway just to avoid a crash. Our laws were made so we can try to prevent crashes.

Problems that we have to contend with include drivers that are distracted, impaired drivers, drivers that just don’t know the

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E A Engelson & Associates, Ltd.

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Teri Klaehn CPA,

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MAJOR & COMPANY TAX PREPARATION, ACCOUNTING, PAYROLL SERVICES & ELECTRONIC FILING Preston • 507-765-4444 info@majortax.com

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Monday, February 9, 2015 laws, and many other problems.

The law says: In part, and according to M.S.S. 169.20, Subdivision 1 •When two vehicles enter an uncontrolled intersection from different highways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.

•When two vehicles enter an intersection controlled by stop signs or by blinking red traffic signals requiring drivers or vehicles from any direction to stop before proceeding, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.

•At an uncontrolled approach to a T-shaped intersection, the driver required to turn shall yield to the cross traffic.

The driver of any vehicle traveling at an unlawful speed shall forfeit any right-of-way which the driver might otherwise have

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hereunder.

For left turn situations, M.S.S. 169.20 Subdivision 2 •“The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard.

Hopefully your question has

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been answered, and drivers everywhere will pay attention to their driving as we all work together to create a culture of traffic safety in Minnesota.

If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, MN 55901-5848. (Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state. mn.us)

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., FEBRUARY 10

WED., FEBRUARY 11

•Rushford Food Shelf, 9-10:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Bldg., 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-6pm, 515 Washington St. NW, Preston.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30-11am. Harmony Community Center. Free will donations accepted.

(507)288-6944 for info.* •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •VFW Men’s Auxiliary meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall.

•Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pio­neer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.*

•Story Hour, 11am, Harmony Public •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, Library. No school, no story hour.* •Chatfield Brass Band rehearsal, 7pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, Chatfield Elementary Band Room. New members welcome. Call (507) 867-3315 3-3:30 pm, Coffee Street Fitness, 102 Coffee St., Lanesboro. Free will donations or email bcdnarv@aol.com.* •AA Class “Road’s Journey”, 8pm, 301 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* E Franklin St., Spring Valley (a yellow •VFW Post & Ladies Auxiliary house).* meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall.

FRI., FEBRUARY 13 •Trailbusters, 7pm, American Legion, •Solo Friends over 50 Group, 6pm, Mabel.

Spring Valley area. For more info and location, call (507) 226-4595.

THURS., FEBRUARY 12 •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, •Free Senior Coffee and homemade Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 dessert, 9am, Clara House.* Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-4pm, SAT., FEBRUARY 14 515 Washington St NW, Preston.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, 10:30-11am. Mabel Fire Hall, 325 W 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* Prairie Ave. Free will donations accepted. •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, (507)288-6944 for info.* Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, info, (507)251-1771 or (507)765-2518.* 10:30-11am. Harmony Community Center. Free will donations accepted.

(507)288-6944 for info.*

SUN., FEBRUARY 15

TUES., FEBRUARY 17

•Chatfield Public Library Open House, 1-4pm, Program at 2pm, celebrating 100 years. Chatfield Public Library, 314 S Main St. •Fountain AA closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*

•Rushford Food Shelf, 9-10:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Bldg., 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-6pm, 515 Washington St. NW, Preston.* •Semcac bus to Rochester, picks up for shopping, 9:35 at B&B Bowl, Preston; 10am at Fountain State Bank. Call (800) MON., FEBRUARY 16 944-3874 to ride.

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

Center. Free will donations accepted.

(507)288-6944 for info.* (507)288-6944 for info.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Preston Public Library. Knitting for all Houston St. NW, Preston.* levels.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, •Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, 3-3:30pm, Coffee Street Fitness, 102 Coffee St., Lanesboro. Free will donations Spring Valley Public Library.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pio­neer accepted. (507)288-6944 for info.* Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., •VFW Burger Night, 5-8pm, Spring Chatfield.* Valley VFW Hall.

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

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accountants

Dental

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RON SCHREIER, EA

•

TIM MCLAUGHLIN, EA

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assisteD living Park Lane Estates Assisted Living 111 Fillmore Place SE Preston, MN 55965 507-765-9986

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counseling

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Paul Broken, MA; Tom Diana, PhD, LP; Alan Rodgers, LICSW Psychotherapy, psychiatry, case management, adult rehab mental health services 8am - 4:30pm, Mon-Fri • 1-800-422-0161 • 65 Main Ave. N, Harmony www.zumbromhc.org

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Sexual Assault Program ~ Victim/Witness Assistance Program All services are free & confidenital

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Spring Valley Senior Living is seeking a part-time Home Health Aides. Qualified applicants must be dependable, compassionate, be able to provide assistance with activities of daily living and possess great customer service skills. To apply, send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or emailhr@svseniorliving.com.

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ONE BLOCK AT A TIME DAYCARE is looking for a highly motivated, team oriented, mature and outgoing individual with 16 post-secondary credits for a fulltime lead teacher. Applications available at www.fillmorecentral.k12.mn.us or any school office. Contact Angi at 507-7653809 with any questions. h2,9-o WANTED: A DEPENDABLE CAREGIVER. Possibly live in. Please call if interested. Spring Valley, MN. 507-251-0710 h9,16-x

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EMPLOYMENT ROOT RIVER HARDWOODS KILN Dried Lumber Store is looking for a reliable person to work in lumber store.

Wood-working experience helpful.

Benefit package available. Retirement plan. Apply at Highway 52 N. in Preston, MN. 507-765-2284. h9,16-o CHS has a full time opening for a CDL Driver / Applicator at the Grand Meadow location. Potential employees must be familiar with farm equipment, mechanically inclined, must have a Class A or B CDL and be able to obtain a HazMat and tanker endorsement. CHS offers competitive pay, health insurance, and a retirement plan. If you have questions about the position, contact Mike at 507754-5125. EOE. h9,16,23,2-o $23.75 Per Hour Online! Processing Simple Worksheets. Apply Today: www.

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EMPLOYMENT CHS HAS OPENINGS for seasonal CDL drivers. Potential employees must have a Class A or B CDL and will need to obtain a current medical card before employment start date. Applications are available at any CHS location. If you have questions about this position, please contact Mike at 507-754-5125 or Troy at 507-657-2234. EOE. h9,16,23,2-o

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EMPLOYMENT CHS – OSTRANDER, MINNESOTA has a full time opening for a commercial applicator. Potential employees must be familiar with farm equipment, mechanically inclined, and possess or have the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with a medical card, and commercial pesticide license. CHS offers competitive pay, health insurance, and a retirement plan.

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Chosen Valley Care Center is looking for individuals who are seeking a flexible position working in Long Term Care. We are looking for individuals who are energetic, compassionate and hard working . We offer 12 hour shifts to our nurses. We encourage new graduates and retirees to apply.

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Apply at chosenvalleyseniorliving.com or send application and resume to Attn: Director of Nursing, Chosen Valley Care Center, 1102 Liberty St. SE, Chatfield, MN 55923(EOE/AA)

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Chosen Valley Care Center has an exciting opportunity for RNs and LPNs to join our team. We have full-time, part-time, and on-call in-house pool positions available at this time. We offer 12 hour shifts, every 3rd weekend, and every 3rd holiday. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits.

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Chosen Valley Care Center is looking for individuals who are compassionate, energetic, hardworking and reliable to join our health care team. We currently have full-time, part-time, and on-call in-house pool positions available. We are willing to train the right applicant. We offer excellent benefits to employees working full-time.

•Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage on preventative care •Health Partners Dental Plan •Life & Accidental Death and Disability •Generous, Flexible PTO •Tuition Reimbursement •Supplemental Insurance Benefits through AFLAC Application should be forwarded to: Chosen Valley Care Center, Attn: Director of Nursing, 1102 Liberty St. SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or applications may be downloaded at www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com (EOE/AA)

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

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

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

MORTGAGBE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc ..

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

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

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

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $62,752.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $68,207.36 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: Norway TOWNSHIP closed road Norway Township has closed the minimum maintenance portion of Bear Paw Road for the remainder of the winter season.

Walter Laumb Clerk Norway Township Publish 9

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

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

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

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

Fay Garness Township Clerk Publish 9, 16

Monday, February 9, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

FILLMORE township Fillmore Township Board of Audit will hold a special meeting Feb. 23, 2015 at 7 p.m. at the Fillmore Township Hall.

Bonnie Heidtke Fillmore Township Clerk Publish 2,9

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

AUCTION CALENDAR

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

Mon., Feb. 9, at noon - Canton Auction Hay & Straw Sale. For more info call Don Ward at 507-743-2250 or Gehling Auction Company at 507-765-2132. Listing in the Journal.

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

Notice in the Journal.

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

ONLINE AUCTIONS Sun., Feb. 8 at 5:30pm - DARR online auction. 5 bidding days. For more info and complete listing DARR Auctions & Realty 800-852-0010 or www. darrauctions.com. Partial listing in the Journal To list your Auction 507-765-2151

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: February 13, 2001 MORTGAGOR: Carolyn M. Youngquist and Kristofer D. Youngquist, wife and husband.

MORTGAGEE: Community First National Bank.

DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded February 23, 2001 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 314481.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Dated April 11, 2001 Recorded April 12, 2001, as Document No. 315227.

TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Community First National Bank RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 36947 Dogwood Road f/k/a RR2 Box 55, Lanesboro, MN 55949 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 10.0029.000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The East One Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 4 Township 102 North of Range 9. The East One Half of the East One Half of the West One Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 4, Township 102 North of Range 9 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $72,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $62,817.56

That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: February 26, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within twelve (12) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on February 26, 2016 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FINANCIAL OBLIGATION MORTGAGE:None

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Dated: December 22, 2014 Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee

USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 135 - 14-007279 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 5,12,19,26,2,9

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

$144,900

34832 310th St., lanESBoro 26.8 acres • Completely redone down to studs • everything new in the last 1 - 1/2 years • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • main floor laundry • 3-season porch • New septic, furnace, c/a, windows • remodeled kitchen • 50x60 pole shed • Storage shed • Woods • Pasture • Ideal for animals • Good hunting • 9’ ceilings

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

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

COMMERCIAL

200 hillSidE avE., lanESBoro

2 acres in City Limits • 4 Large bedrooms • 3 baths • Sauna • main Floor Laundry • Formal Living and dining • Open Floor Plan • Wood Floors • Large Family room • rec room • Wet bar • updated Kitchen • Walk-out • deck • Patio • Covered Porch • 25x52 Shop w/Heat and air • 12x52 building • 14x20 Garden Shed w/Cement Floor • 2+ Heated attached Garage • New roof, Furnace, air and Water Heater • mature trees • Wildlife • Great Views • Private

$159,900

19405 StatE hiGhway 80, wykoff 2.5 acres • blacktop road • 4 bedrooms on main floor • main floor laundry • remodeled kitchen • New carpet • Freshly painted • Lower level is sheetrocked for family room and 2 dens • 720 sq ft garage • enclosed breezeway • Large deck

208 aShBurn St., lanESBoro

CommErCial BuildinG - lanESBoro

(invEStmEnt rEntal or pErmanEnt homE)

2-plex, could be a 3-plex • 4 bedrooms, Could have 6 • 3 baths • Completely remodeled • New roof, siding, windows • Furnace and c/a • 2 furnaces • 2 c/a • 2 laundry units • 1152 sq ft garage with 1/2 bath, shop and walk-up attic • View of bluffs 43764 StatE hwy 44,

maBEl $225,000 8.97 acre Hobby Farm • 3+bedrooms • 2 baths • Wood Floors • remodeled Kitchen •Island bar • Living room • Family room • d/O • Steel Siding • deck • 24x40 Garage/Shop • Heated Shop • Garden Shed • Horse/Cattle barn •tillable • Pasture • apple trees and Plum trees • black top roads • edge of City Limits

SOLD!

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

1015 Ridge Rd. S, PRESTON 3 bedroom home on South Hill.

Open floor plan, hardwood floors. Step saving kitchen with tile floors. Finished LL walk out. Att 1 car garage. Plus heated work shop with overhead doors.

3 +/- acres. $164,900 Additional land available up to 10 acres, call for details.

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

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

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

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

Exceptional location on Hwy 52.

100 Coffee St., LANESBORO

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

16ft sidewalls. Call today for more information!

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

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

Chat n ChEw- rEStaurant - lanESBoro rEduCEd established restaurant • turn key

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

Minnesota For 26 yeArS ServIng Se

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

311 E Fillmore, MABEL Like new, 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with open concept. Bright & sunny, 2 patios & on dead end street. CA, in floor heat & forced air. Don’t miss this opportunity! $79,900

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215 Main Ave. N, HARMONy

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

$149,900

$324,900

40 5th St. NE, HARMONy

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

LOTS FOR SALE - MABEL

$245,000

604 union St. nE, ChatfiEld

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

Very well kept 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home. Numerous updates inside & out. Partially finished lower level with family room plus storage. 1 car garage plus storage shed. $92,500

140 1st Ave. SE, HARMONy

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

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1 Level ranch (appro 3600 sq ft) 5 bedrooms • 2 baths • Open Floor Plan • Ideal for entertaining • Handicapped access • Formal Living • dining room • Sun room •Family room • Kitchen Island • rec room • Fireplace w/brick and built-In bookshelves • 2-Car Heated Garage • 1 Car detached Garage • 6/10 acre • Hot tub

$139,900

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

SELLER OFFERING $8,000 KITCHEN ALLOWANCE

18529 160tH St., SpriNg valley $214,900

the leAder In the reAl eStAte InduStry!

114 7th St. Sw, ChatfiEld

ranch home • 3 3 bedrooms on same floor • 2 baths • Wood floors • main bedrooms • 2 baths floor laundry/mudroom • Fireplace • bar • 3-season • Steel siding • Large private fenced yard • 2 decks • porch • Large fenced yard • Storage shed Walk-out • 2 storage sheds • New roof • New sewer 920 Grand St. SE, $229,900 ChatfiEld line • Newer furnace • updated electrical box

REAL ESTATE

10442 St. HigHway 16, SpriNg valley $279,000

Old SV Mutual Insurance building. Great property for multiple businesses. The whole building has been totally cleaned out. The upper level could be renovated into apartments or used for additional storage. The main floor is 7,285 square feet of finished office space, conference rooms, men and ladies 1/2 baths, a break room, kitchen and several office rooms. Appraised in 2013 for $285,000!

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117 N. Broadway ave., SpriNg valley $119,900

Charming Cape Cod Style 3 bdrm home.

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

$139,900

Open HOuse

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com

Charming & affordable 4 bedroom 2 bath home with large updated eat-in kitchen, main floor laundry, m. bdrm on main floor w/master bath, formal dining & living room with 2 large picture windows for lots of sunlight. There are 2 single car garages on the property which are heated and one has a workbench - both with cement drives. Updated windows, perm siding, newer furnace & c/a. All located on corner lot in established neighborhood. New shingles fall of 2014 and updated electrical!

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401 Hillcrest St. E, LANESBORO Step into this new renovation & select your finishes.

Whether you are looking for a get-a-way or a permanent stay, this property has many advantages!

3 bedrm 2 bath, vaulted ceilings, 2 car att garage, and the ability to have it your way!

FARM • LANESBORO FARM Lanesboro OUTDOORSMANS DREAM. 157 Acres. Custom built. 5 bedroom home offering privacy. 3 car attached garage. Pole barn, shop, and shed. Hay ground, open prairie, and woods & wild flowers with scenic views & wildlife galore!

110 E Hwy 52, CANTON Affordable 2 bedroom home easy to keep & enjoy, with deck and good sized 1 car det garage with extra storage space. Deep lot with stone fireplace borders country.

Cheaper than rent, call today! $53,900

608 River St. SW, CHATFIELD

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

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Hard to find! 75+ Acres farm. American Four Square home, original woodwork, wood floors, built in hutch, large eat in kitchen, main floor bedroom, bath and laundry. Approx 52 acres crop land, 10 acres woods, and balance pasture.

330 2nd Ave. SE, HARMONy

SOLD

Cheaper than Rent! Two bedroom. Plus lower level office, family room. Vinyl siding, central air, updated electrical. Appliances included. Storage shed. $44,900

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FOR RENT

FOR RENT

WANTED

FOR SALE

1 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS apt. for rent in Preston. No pets, No smoking. $350/ month + utilities + deposit w/reference.

Heat, water & garbage included with rent. 507-765-5430. r2,9,16-x

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

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

Call now to get it sold 715-301-0203, or 411farm@gmail.com. w3tfn-o

MIXED FIREWOOd $50 per pick-up load. Uhaul. 507-272-1686. s2,9,16-o

HousE FOR RENT: On County Rd. 13 in Houston. 507-459-5487. r9-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

FOR RENT: Large 1 bedroom apartment in downtown Preston. $325/month.

Available immediately. 507-765-4521 or 507-272-9889 r9,16-o FOR RENT: 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom house in Rushford. $550/month plus utilities. No pets or smoking. Call Mark at 507-421-3012. Option to buy for $60,000 r9,16-x

Scenic View TownhomeS • Spacious 2 & 3 bedrooms • Attached garages included • Beautiful area • Starting at $505 Income restrictions apply.

507-864-7880 • Rushford, MN www.paramark.us

Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available Immediately.

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

Wanted: Cars, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfno $25,000 REWARD for older FENDER, GIBSON, GRETSCH, MARTIN, MOSRITE, NATIONAL guitars. Paying from $500 to $25,000 or more. Please call Crawford White in Nashville, TN at 1-800-477-1233 or email NashvilleGuitars@aol.com (MCN)

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REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

620 UNION ST NE , CHATFIELD

NEW LISTING

#4059060

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

$124,900

416 GROVE ST NE , CHATFIELD

#4059129

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

EVERYTHING ON MAIN LEVEL

ELCOR Realty Co.

Rated PG • Run Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Bring your own Bucket for popcorn everyday & save! www.jemmovies.com • 507-886-7469

BIG ROUND HAY BALES 2nd & 3rd crop no rain always shedded. 507-2512980 f9-x 100 bales, mixed hay, alfalfa broam and orchard grass. NO RAIN. Made from a big John Deere baler. Call 507-4672333. f19,26,2,9-x

AUTOS

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REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE DOVER-EYOTA OR CHATFIELD SCHOOLS

NEW TOWNHOME UNDER CONSTRUCTION

SOLD

$174,900 303 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD #4057650

3 ACRES

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

416 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD

• 2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car garage • 1510 sq. ft.

• Open layout • 9’ Ceilings • Paneled doors • Gas fireplace • Private covered patio • No steps • No lawn mowing or snow removal

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

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

ACREAGE CLOSE IN WITH CITY UTILITIES

MAIN FLOOR LIVING

Be Green

1977 JOHN DEERE 401B (Same as JD2030). Diesel 3pt. LPTO, Ind. Loader, shuttle shift, runs good, great for somebody $7,250. 320-543-3523 f9,23-x

$59,900 515 1ST AVE SW, HARMONY

$62,900

#4057740

• 2 Bedroom • Main floor laundry • 2,030 sq. ft.

• Updated kitchen & bath • Hardwood floors • Ceramic tile • Vinyl siding • Replacement windows • Great starter home or ideal for the one downsizing

CHARACTER GALORE

508 JEREMIAH ST SE, PRESTON

#4054717

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

340 HWY 52 N, FOUNTAIN

#4057791

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

$99,900 #4057271

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

8.53 ACRES

14625 COUNTY RD 142 SE, DOVER

$319,900 #4052958

$136,900 #4059306

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

77 ACRE FARM

$209,900 26114 JASMINE DRIVE, FOUNTAIN #4057272

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

$349,900 31310 GAELIC ROAD, LANESBORO #4058134

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

LOTS AND ACREAGES FOR SALE

UPDATES GALORE IN THIS STUNNING COUNTRY RETREAT!

TOWNHOME LOTS

385 HARRISON ST, LEWISTON

$159,900

10512 55TH ST SE, EYOTA

CATTLE/HORSE/HUNTING

WONDERFUL HORSE SET-UP 11 ACRES

TIM DANIELSON

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

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Feb. 13th, 14th & 15th.….......7:30pm

FARM

LIKE NEW - ONE LEVEL TOWNHOME!

NEW RANCH WITH MAIN FLOOR LIVING!

$59,900

Paddington

HAY FOR SALE. Small square bales. $4 per bale. 507-273-7336 f9,16-x

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OWN FOR LESS THAN RENT!

Cal lt Ver o ify Mov ie

FOR SALE: 52 black & red beef cows.

3rd to 6th calf. Big, tame, & gentle cows.

507-951-2387 f2,9-x

lakewood apartments located in beautiful downtown Chatfield mn

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

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

JEM THEATRE

Tickets ~ $5 Adult • $4 Kids & Seniors

Central Boiler OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Safe, Clean, Efficient, WOOD HEAT. 25 year warranty available.

Theobald Heating Solutions 507-533-4523. s2-o (C143)

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are you at least 55 years or Better, HanDICaPPeD or DIsaBleD?

NEW LISTING

Trailer SALE! 102”x25’, 28’ 30’& 32’ Gooseneck 24,000# GVWR trailers, Starting at $8199.00 with FREE spare; 6’x12’ V-nose ramp door $2,750.00; Aluminum utility 76”x10’ $1,699.00; DUMP trailers 8’, 10’ 12’ 14’ & 16’; 130 trailers in-stock. 515-972-4554 www.

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

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Get your move on

• Rent based on income (30%) • Clean, safe, quiet and friendly environment • Off-street Parking and on site laundry • Heat paid • Pets welcome

507.886.7469 (SHOW)

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

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

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

SOLD 35710 290TH ST, LANESBORO

LD • 3 Bedroom •SO Updated bath • Nice private setting 211 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD

SO • Main level ready forLD tenant/owner, ½ bath 311 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD

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

www.timdanielson.com

PRESTON – Carimona Township – Two wooded parcels containing approximately 21 acres. Ideal building site or weekend cabin site. Excellent hunting and recreational opportunities for the outdoor enthusiasts. #4056711 $89,900.

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

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

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Preston equiPment Jct. 52 & 16, Preston, mn Ph: 507-765-3803

www.preston-equipment.com

combiNes • ‘10 9670 STS 9670 680 hrs.

• ‘09 9670 STS 1200 hrs.

• ‘06 9660 STS.

corN heads • ‘12 612 C Non Chopping • ‘12 606 C Non Chopping • ‘10 606 C Non Chopping • (1) ‘09 608 C Chopping • ‘07 JD 893 • ‘06 1293 12RN

beaN heads • ‘12 635 F • (2) ‘10 630

• ‘03 930 F

New graiN carTs & wagoNs • Brent 657Q

New JohN deere TracTors • 6150R • 6150M • 8345R

• 1025R • 5100E • 6115D

Used TracTors row crop & UTiliTy

• ‘12 8235R IVT/ILS Front Duals • (2) ‘12 8360R IVT/ILS Front Duals • ‘12 6125R / Loader 450 hrs • ‘12 6100D 2W Open St, 788 hrs • ‘09 JD 8130 MFWD • ‘04 8220 ILS PS • ‘95 8400 MFWD, SOLD3200 hrs • JD 9200 4x4

4x4

Tillage • 09’ JD 2310 34’9 Finisher • JD 2623 VT Disc 26’ NEW • 08’ JD 2310 24’ Finisher

Used graiN carTs & wagoNs • Brent 576 w/tarp • (2) Demco 285 • Demco 650 • Brent 544 • (2) Unverferth 350

• 2720 5 Shank Ripper NEW Rolling Basket • 512 Disc Ripper 7 Shank • 39’ JD 726 Finisher • DMI 28 1/2” Tiger II Rolling Basket • 2720 7 Shank Ripper w/Rolling Basket New

Call on used financing specials!