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Options for financing Preston’s 2014 street project By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Judge Robert R. Benson stands before an empty seat he has occupied in the Fillmore County District Court for more than 16 years. His last day on the job will be March 31, 2013. Photo by Jason Sethre

Judge Benson retires By Jason Sethre jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com

For many of us, when we are fresh out of high school we don’t know exactly what we want to do for the rest of our life. But, often it finds us. That was the case for the Honorable Judge Robert R. Benson, as well. Since 1997, the Honorable Judge Robert R. Benson has served Fillmore County, while also serving alongside judges from 10 other counties – Dodge, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, and Winona – all in the Third Judicial District. There are 289 judges serving in 10 districts in the state of Minnesota. Effective April 1, 2013, the Commission of Judicial Selection

will be looking for a replacement for Judge Robert R. Benson. His last day on the job will be March 31, 2013, as he retires from his seat on the bench, hangs up his black robe, and lays his gavel down one last time. While the majority of Benson’s career has been spent in a courtroom, he actually had other aspirations when he entered college at Augsburg back in 1963. He initially took an interest in Pre-medical, considering the possibilities of becoming a doctor. And, then he took a class on constitutional law, which triggered an interest in law. From that point forward, his interest in law became his primary focus, and he changed his major to political science, graduating from Augsburg in 1967.

Following graduation from Augsburg, Benson successfully passed the Law School Admission Test to get into WilliamMitchell College of Law, one of only two law schools in the state of Minnesota at that time. In 1971, he graduated from William-Mitchell College of Law and passed the State Bar Examination to become a lawyer in the state of Minnesota. As he reflects upon his career, he had a lot of different jobs that he enjoyed along the way. While going to college, he worked at a gas station, for Frost Paint & Oil, and the Northern Pacific Railroad. And, while attending college and law school, he worked for the Veteran’s Administration as an Adjudicator Legal Specialist See BENSON Page 7 

City Administrator Joe Hoffman at the council’s March 4 meeting detailed the pros and cons of combining the estimated $4 million worth of street improvements into one project. In early February councilman Robert Maust had suggested it may be cost effective to take advantage of current historically low interest rates and do the work as one large project rather than in two parts. He also questioned whether there would be a cost advantage by issuing the bonds early to get the unusually low interest rate. Hoffman explained that to prefinance the project would be a gamble and raise the interest rate by about .3 percent. Also, this type of financing is rarely done. Hoffman said the city of Kasson has the same AA- rating and has bonded for 2 percent on a 15 year debt. He added that financing the debt in one lump

sum in 2014 would put Preston in the moderate to high range of debt compared to capital assets. At the February meeting Hoffman had presented a scenario for street improvements which would be done in two parts, half in 2014 and half in 2018 with each $2 million bond being paid over 15 years. The city’s existing bond debt payments will end in 2016 and 2019. Hoffman explained the $4 million one time project could be feasible. Seven to ten percent could be saved. Project areas could be tied together more easily. A larger portion of the community will be assessed at once. Maust suggested that the streets will surely be good for twenty years and asked why not bond for 20 years instead. Hoffman noted that with a longer term, the interest rate would be a little higher. The negatives or cons for one large project include difficulty in staging so residents can maintain access, about twice the residents See PRESTON Page 3 

County revises cost share policy for county/city road projects of the funds for curb and gutter removal, driveway removal, karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com curb and gutter whether new The Fillmore County Board at or replaced, sidewalk removtheir March 5 meeting approved al, sidewalk whether new or a new cost share policy for replaced, and driveways affected county/city highway projects by the road construction, as within incorporated city limits. recommended by the Highway City Administrators Joe Hoff- Committee. Bikeways may also man of Preston and Jerome Illg be included in the cost share, as of Harmony attended the meet- defined as a bike lane adjacent ing and were pleased with the to the traffic lane between curbs or on the shoulder. policy revisions. Chuck The city and the county will Commissioner now contribute an equal share See COUNTY Page 10  By K aren R eisner

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project and the option of two smaller projects will be kept Continued from Page 1 open. Hoffman reported that maintain access, about twice they will have a staff meeting the residents will be affected this week to start prioritization at once, a greater demand on and to identify utility work. city resources (engineering and The $4 million figure does not public works), and the size of a include utility work. No deci$4 million project could elimi- sions were made at this time. nate some contractors. HoffVeterans Cemetery man said that limiting the pool Fillmore County had applied of possible contractors could for the rezoning of a parcel in the end affect the quality of owned by the city that is to work. be part of the proposed Vet Both the option of one large

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erans Cemetery. The parcel is currently zoned Industrial (I-1) and is located north and west of the county highway shop. The rezoning of the parcel to Agricultural-Residential (R-1) will allow for it to be used for a cemetery. Planning and Zoning recommended the rezoning after a public hearing. There was no comment from the public. Commissioner Duane Bakke reported that the cemetery is expected to serve veterans in a 75 mile radius including Wisconsin and Iowa residents. He said the cemetery will be developed in phases. The cemetery will be a model for others across the country as it will be unique due to its hilly terrain. Many veterans cemeteries are laid out on relatively flat fields. The project has slowly moved forward over the past three years. The application is in Washington D.C. and at this point hasn’t been officially signed. The rezoning request was approved. Other Business In Brief •Jim Bakken, Public Works, described work that needed to be done at the brush dump. He said it has been burned every year, but over the last seven years dirt, stumps, and other materials have piled up. He

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recommended hiring Scheevel and Sons to do dozer work to level off the site and make it more usable. He estimated it will cost about $3,000 to open it up and another $1,000 to add road rock. Each year the city budgets $1,000 for this kind of maintenance work, but has only expended $143 since early 2009. The brush dump work was approved. Bakken proposed a bunker style storage area be built east of the city shop. The divided bunker would store road rock, bituminous,and so on. He proposed a unit that would cost about $8,130 for materials. There would be no outside labor cost. The cost would be split between the city and the utility. Maust asked about the distance the structure would be from the trout stream. Also, were there plans to put an apron in front of the structure? Bakken will get more information and bring it back to the next meeting. •The city has had a franchise agreement for 25 years with Minnesota Energy Resources to provide natural gas to the city.

As a regulated utility Minnesota Energy must seek approval from the state Public Utilities Commission to reset rates. The agreement is for “construction, maintenance and relocation of the gas distribution system within Preston.” The city attorney and staff recommended approval of the agreement. Approval was given to sign the new agreement. •The council approved advertising to hire a summer helper to do maintenance work including cutting grass and weeds, painting curbs and filling pot holes. In 2012 the three month position cost the city $5,000 for wages. •A resolution was unanimously approved in support of the State Legislature authorizing a user fee increase in the year 2013. The increase will more fully cover operational costs to maintain deputy registrar offices for local driver license and state I.D. services. Preston has the only deputy registrar in Fillmore County. Councilman Charles Sparks said it is important to keep this service here.

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C ommentary Stupid is as stupid does By Karen Reisner This well known quote from Forrest Gump seems to mean a person is tagged with the label of stupid when he or she does stupid things, regardless of that person’s intelligence. Our national political leaders have once again earned Karen Reisner this designation. The “sequester” or automatic $85 billion in spending cuts from the 2013 budget that went into effect on March 1 is not, in the light of the total national budget, that big of a cut back on spending. The nation will be able to absorb it, but at some pain and loss of economic growth. However, any of us that have trimmed a budget for business or for our own household know that when we need to cut back, we do that by reducing or eliminating items that do the least harm. The “sequester” cuts are estimated to cause a loss of one half of one percent in economic growth. The automatic spending cuts in defense and discretionary spending were never intended to be allowed to go into effect, but were meant to be so unpalatable that it would force a compromise. The presumed ramifications of these cuts failed to thaw the icy barrier standing in the way of progress in Washington. Let’s face it: many Republicans “hate” President Obama to such a degree that anything his administration proposes is met with their disapproval, regardless of the merit of those ideas. Obama and Democrats have distorted the pain and loss that would be felt by the country with the “sequester” in order to win the Editorial Cartoon

public in their favor. No doubt there will be pain, but most of us will not feel it directly and not for some time. Unfortunately, thousands will loose their jobs or have their work hours reduced. These showdowns that fail to produce positive and consequential legislation for the country again and again have turned the public off and hurt the economy and the nation in the eyes of the world. Nobody wins, not the Republicans, not the Democrats, and especially not the American people. Our two party system is ready to ‘cut the baby in half ” rather than give in a little to the other side and do what it best to nurture it. We need tax reform which will produce added revenue, mostly through reducing subsidies and eliminating loopholes. Our government has real structural problems that need to be addressed for the long term economic health of the country. This is the one fact that both sides recognize. We need reforms of health programs including Medicare and Medicaid to keep them solvent for years to come. Every Washington politician knows that. They have seen the projected numbers as the baby boomers retire, people live longer, and health care costs continue to sky rocket year after year. The “sequester” for the most part makes no attempt to deal with the cost of health care. Medicare and Medicaid expenses last year were about 5 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). By 2037 Medicare and Medicaid are projected to be nearly 10 percent of the nation’s GDP. It is likely that the cutbacks will take one step forward in reducing the deficit and at least a half of a step back. If military equipment is kept in service without proper maintenance, it

may cost more in the long run to fix damage that could have been averted. There will be less tax revenue if the economic recovery is slowed. We won’t know what medical research break through may have been delayed for years or may never happen due to cutbacks. These are examples of the kinds of losses that could be limited with smart, thoughtful spending reductions. The next looming crisis is the continuing resolution to keep the federal government running later this month. Let’s hope some of the adults in Washington can do their jobs, act competently, and take the lead to get the big long-term bargain that puts our nation on the road to fiscal health. This inability to get past the nation’s fiscal problems will get in the way or delay addressing other important issues facing our country like immigration. Minnesota Tax Reform? Governor Mark Dayton has proposed tax reform that would raise about $2 billion and shift the tax burden, especially away from property taxes. His plan is to wipe out the $627 million 2014-2015 structural deficit and provide more funding for education, property tax reductions, Health and Human Services, and economic development. The deficit for the next biennium is expected to be $463 million less than the earlier estimate of $1.1 billion. His plan would broaden the sales tax base and lower the sales tax rate from 6.875 percent to 5.5 percent, lower the corporate tax rate from 9.8 percent to 8.4 percent while expanding the corporate income tax base (closing loopholes), and provide tax relief for property owners. Sales would then be taxed on additional items including, but not limited to the following: digital purchases, clothing costing over $100, over-the-counter drugs, personal

care services, legal and accounting services, repair services, and business to business services. He would create a fourth income tax rate tier for the top 2 percent of income earners raising the rate to 9.85 percent, a 2 percent increase. The cigarette tax would be increased by 94 cents to $1.42 per pack. The business property tax will be frozen for two years and then subject to a slower rate of increase year to year. Dayton suggests that the broadening of the sales tax base and the lowering of the rate will not cause a net tax increase for most Minnesota families. Dayton wants to provide $40 million more funding for County Program Aid and $80 million more for Local Government Aid. These increases would begin in 2014. Local property taxes would presumably see less of an increase with additional state aid. That is if other changes he has proposed don’t cost counties and cities more and have the effect of neutralizing any additional aid. He has proposed a $500 rebate to homeowners regardless of income. Whether or not these tax reforms proposed by Dayton become law even in part, it is

Government this week • Monday, March 11, Whalan City Council, 5:00 p.m. • Monday, March 11, Wykoff Council, Wykoff City Hall, 7:00 p.m. • Monday, March 11, Houston City Council, Houston City Hall, 7:30 p.m. • Monday, March 11, Rushford City Council, Rushford City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, March 11, Spring Valley City Council, Spring Valley City Hall, 6:00 p.m. • Monday, March 11, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7:00 p.m. • Tuesday, March 12, Harmony City Council, City Hall, 7:00 p.m. • Tuesday, March 12, Fillmore County Commissioners, Fillmore County Courthouse, 9:00 a.m. • Tuesday, March 12, Peterson City Council, City Hall, 6:00 p.m. • Wednesday, March 13, Mabel City Council, City Hall, 7:00 p.m. • Wednesday, March 13, City of Canton, City Hall, 7:00 p.m. • Monday, March 18, Kingsland School Board, 7:00 p.m. • Monday, March 18, Rushford-Peterson School Board, Rushford Computer Room, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, March 18, Chatfield School Board, HS Media Center, 7:00 p.m. Schedule subject to change.

healthy to consider a rebalancing of the tax burden and to begin the discussion. A priority in Dayton’s plan is property tax relief. The plan provides for additional funding to some areas that have been burdened with significant cuts over the last several years. This plan is thought out and there surely are and will continue to be differing opinions on its fairness and benefits. Whether or not his proposals become law, the proposals deserve examination and consideration for taking a first step toward rising above “stupid is as stupid does.”

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C ommentary Letter about Greg Davids survey To the Editor, One of the questions that Greg Davids brought up in his questionnaire was to put a 3.5 percent tax on our insurance premiums. I don’t know about anyone else, but my insurance premiums are a huge chunk out of our check already. Health care is our biggest expense. My husband is on Medicare

but we still have to pay $100 up front and another $100 for the supplement and another $50. for his prescription insurance. I have to pay $258 a month for my health insurance and I have to come up with $10,000 for a deductible. Now add in our house insurance and car and truck insurance which is another $200 + and there isn’t much left after the check. I checked and found that $73

billion dollars is lost by hospitals each year by people that don’t have insurance. This amount is tacked on to us that already have insurance. I have to be really ill to go to the doctor because I can’t afford to go, then I hear from a friend that their daughter took her daughter to the emergency room instead of urgent care because she didn’t want to pay the $7 co pay. When I worked at Sauer a few

What’s ahead in Congress this year By Lee Hamilton Earlier this year, it seemed there might be some hope for Capitol Hill when Congress dealt easily with raising the debt ceiling. But don’t let that single episode fool you. As President Obama and H o u s e Republicans circle each other over the forthcoming budget cuts known as the “sequester,” Lee Hamilton it’s a reminder that Congress and the White House have a complicated legislative agenda ahead -- and that none of the items on it will come easily. We’ll get to the specifics in a moment, but two things need to be said up front. The first is that despite President Obama’s exhortations in his State of the Union speech, major policy changes will be difficult to make. The Democrats may have increased their margin in the Senate, but the Republicans still control the House. The ideological polarization and apparently incompatible views that marked dealings between the two bodies show no sign of abating. Significant policy initiatives are not impossible, but it’s safest to have subdued expectations.

Second, although rank-andfile members seem more willing than in the recent past to part with their caucuses on high-profile votes, power will continue to rest with the leadership. Over the year ahead, the dynamic to watch will involve the caucus leaders in both houses -- ordinary members may have some impact on the margins, but they won’t be the center of the action. The big issue, of course, will continue to be the budget and fiscal affairs. The major questions are: Can we get our fiscal house in order? Can we revive economic growth and make the investments we need in human and physical capital? And can we figure out a reasonable way to pay for the government we require -- one that doesn’t need the 73,000 pages of rules and regulations that burden our current tax code? However Congress and the White House proceed, it’s unlikely there will be any “grand bargain.” Instead, they are likely to make piecemeal progress on the core issues: increasing tax revenues and cutting spending on entitlements. Confrontations over these matters will make it harder to tackle other economic issues that need addressing, such as how to address the regulation of the biggest banks and how to finance the infrastructure that our economic growth desperately needs. Congress will also turn to health care. As long as President Obama is in office, his signature health plan will not be repealed, but there will almost certainly be fights over its implementation and funding. The big issue -- how to control health-care

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costs -- will remain a centerpiece of the debate, but it is unclear how it will get addressed. On the other hand, there is unambiguous movement on immigration reform. While Democrats have coalesced around a comprehensive approach to the issue -- which would include ways of easing the stay of highly skilled workers, a guest-worker program, and a path to citizenship for the 11 million illegal immigrants in the country -- Republicans have generally preferred tackling specific issues separately. The two sides can find common ground, especially on highskilled workers. Possible citizenship, on the other hand, will be much knottier to resolve. So while the gridlock may be easing, comprehensive reform of our broken immigration system is not assured. You can also look for piece-bypiece initiatives on gun control. While the White House and some members of Congress are looking for wide-ranging legislation banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, others are focused on specific proposals that can gain bipartisan support. Some members with widely different views, for instance, are coalescing around an effort to expand requirements for background checks on gun sales. Climate change, which gained national force last year with Hurricane Sandy, is less likely to see congressional action. Despite the

years ago, a couple of kids said that they only have to pay $6 a month for their Minnesota care. Now, I feel that if the average senior citizen that makes about $900 a month on Social Security has to pay $100 a month for health care, and there is no choice then the people on the Affordable Care should be able to come up with that too. I remember working 2 jobs and so did my husband to make ends meet some months

and we got no help from government. There is billions given to the health care system and our health care is going in the toilet. Maybe our legislators should stop favoring all the lobbyists and start doing their job instead of thinking that we should just add another tax to the already taxed to death people of our country. Linda Hovland Rushford, MN

certain threat of rising seas and storm surges, Congress seems unprepared to get serious about it. Instead, as he promised in the State of the Union, if Congress cannot act the President will take whatever steps he can by executive order, as he just did with cyber-security. There are drawbacks to this

approach, but it is a reminder that when Congress is able to act it remains a player, and when it can’t, it deals itself out of the policy picture. Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

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from 1967 to 1972. Moving to Preston After completing law school and passing the State Bar Examination, Benson continued to work for the Veteran’s Administration along with his own private law practice. At that time, while living in St. Paul, Bob and his wife Sandy became the parents of their first child, Rebekah, born in 1971. Bob kept thinking about where they should be raising their family, and he thought about what it was like to go back and visit his uncle and grandfather on their family farm in Owatonna. While Bob graduated from Brooklyn Center High School, he was originally born in Owatonna, so he had roots from the farm. Meanwhile, Sandy was born and raised in the Minneapolis area. So, Bob kept his eyes open for opportunities in which his personal and professional aspirations might intersect. And, along came an opening in Fillmore County for an attorney in Preston, Minn. While Bob had never been to Preston before, he made the trek down to this area and immediately fell in love. He knew that it would be a tough sell to get Sandy, the city girl, to move to a smaller community, so he told her he

wanted to take her on a tour of the area. They traveled down to Preston, and then along Highway 16 through Lanesboro and all the way to Rushford, peering up at the bluffs and downward at the winding river. Sandy fell in love with the area, as well. Their destiny became clear, and Preston would become their home. Bob applied for a position with David Joerg Law Office, and began working for Joerg in 1972. In 1974, while his son, Matthew, was on his way into this world, Bob ran for the part-time Fillmore County Attorney position and he won. Benson served as the Fillmore County Attorney from 1974 until he was named Judge in 1997. During His Service When asked what was different about today’s issues in the courtroom he deals with versus the way things were when he first started, he said they still see many of the same types of cases year after year. However, Fillmore County tends to see increases and decreases in the volume of cases and that volume is never predictable. Probably the most challenging part of his job as Judge related to cases involving the children. He recalled about 15 years ago when a father had been charged with the murder of his three-year-old son. During that trial, he thought about his own grandson, who was exactly the same age. Benson

said that case, which happened in Houston County but was moved to Fillmore County, was emotional for everyone involved. Year after year, Benson saw how children were affected by decisions he would have to make. He had difficult decisions, but he wanted to make sure they were always in the best interest of those children. And, at night when he was at home, he thought about those decisions and hoped things would turn out for the best. And, while being a judge meant that he had to make decisions that would not always be wellreceived from those who were subject to consequences of their actions, he did find a measure of gratitude when he found out he made a difference in someone’s life. “Sometimes you crafted solutions that worked out good. This is when you saw that you made a difference,” shared Benson. During his service as District Judge for Fillmore County, he has faced three elections, 1996, 2002 and 2008, and was elected each time. In 2008, Benson was named “Judge of the Year” from the Minnesota District Judges Association, bestowed the “Award For Exemplary Service.” In January 2009, the Honorable Judge Robert R. Benson was selected to be the Chief Judge of the Third Judicial District, consisting of the 11 counties

Houston County Historical Society book sale The Houston County Historical Society will hold its 18th annual used book sale on Saturday, March 16 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 17 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The sale will be held at 104 History Lane (East Main Street entrance) by the Houston County Fairgrounds, in Caledonia. On Sunday there will be the $5 per bag sale and priced books will be reduced Thousands of books will be

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offered for sale, covering a wide range of subjects, and will be reasonably priced. There will also be a large amount of magazines, LP records, videos, cassettes, CD’s and DVD’s. Many categories are represented: children, history, romance, biography, fiction, military, literature, poetry, music, western, natural history, religion, sports, Americana, cookbooks, gardening, regional and much more. Funds raised by the book sale

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in Southeast Minnesota. For that additional role, his responsibilities included managing the resources as efficiently as possible for the Third Judicial District. In January 2013, Judge Jeff Thompson of Winona County District Court, was selected to be named Chief Judge for the Third Judicial District taking over for the retiring Judge Benson. After Retirement Now approaching his 68th birthday, Benson’s retirement comes with a bit of mixed emotions. He will miss being a part of all that is involved in his daily responsibilities. But, most importantly, he said, “I’ve been really, really lucky to work with wonderful people all these years. I’ve been lucky to work with great people. It’s been a really good career!” According to Bob, his wife of 45 years, Sandy, is looking forward to spending more time with him. His long days, usually ranging around 11 to 12 hours per day, take time away from family. While Bob feels that he is not old enough to retire, he is also looking forward to doing the things he hasn’t been able to do for a long time. He enjoys cooking, fishing, hunting, woodworking and reading. And, Bob and Sandy have a piece of land outside of Preston in which they maintain food plots for deer and manage native

grasses and wildflowers. Bob will have plenty to keep him busy, and that is his plan. Our Next Judge Without a doubt, Judge Benson’s role in Fillmore County and this corner of the state of Minnesota has been significant. He has presided over the Fillmore County District Court for well over 16 years. While Fillmore County has grown accustomed to the household name of Judge Benson, seeing his name as the oversight of our judicial system in this area in the Fillmore County Court Reports throughout the pages of the Fillmore County Journal, there will be a new household name in the near future. The Commission of Judicial Selection is currently accepting applications for Judge Benson’s position, and will accept them until the close of business on Monday, March 25, 2013. Interviews are scheduled to be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at the Fillmore County Courthouse in Preston, Minn. From those interviews, the top three candidates will be selected, and their names will be made available to the public. Those three candidates will then endure an interview process with Governor Mark Dayton, and he will ultimately have the final decision on the next Judge of the Fillmore County District Court.

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Obituaries Arlene M. Ferden Arlene M. Ferden, 92, of Peterson, Minn. died on Monday, March 4, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, Minn. Arlene was born on May 16, 1920, in Marietta, Minn. to Andrew and Inga (Sortum) Dahle. She graduated from Marietta High School and then graduated from Normal School in Madison, Minn. Arlene taught in a one room school house for a short time and later finished her teaching degree from St. Cloud State and Moorhead State. She then moved to Peterson, Minn. where she taught first grade and met her husband Floyd Ferden.

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Arlene and Floyd were married on June 7, 1945, in Peterson. The couple farmed for many years in rural Peterson. Following Floyd’s death in 1976, Arlene moved to Peterson and later to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Arlene was an accomplished pianist and loved teaching. Despite her challenges with Multiple Sclerosis, she always had a smile on her face and never complained. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and was the first President of the American Legion Auxiliary in Peterson. Arlene is survived by two children: Patricia (Steven) Chapman of Dakota, Minn. and Wayne (Becky) Ferden of Preston, Minn. and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and two siblings: Leland Dahle and Ellen “Toots” Westberg. The funeral service was Sunday, March 10, at Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson. Burial was in the West Grace Lutheran Cemetery in Peterson. Opal Violet Lubrecht Opal Violet Lubrecht, 88, of Harmony, Minn. died peacefully after a short illness on Monday, March 4, 2013 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Opal was born on November 16, 1924 in York Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota, the daughter of Ingval and Clara

(Hendrickson) Bjortomt. Opal cared for her parents up until their deaths while living in Bristol Center, Minnesota. On April 15, 1958 she married Arthur Lubrecht at Saetersdal Lutheran Church, rural Harmony. They moved to their home in Greenleafton in 1969 where they lived until 2005. During that time she worked at HECO for nine years followed by 20 years as a home health aide. Art and Opal moved to the Harmony Manor in 2005 and from there they moved to Harmony Healthcare Center. They were happily married 51 years. Art died in 2009 at the age of 100. God’s gift to Opal was the ability to be a caregiver. She used that gift and touched the lives of everyone around her. Opal was a longtime member of Saetersdal Lutheran Church. She loved gardening, canning her own vegetables and crocheting in her younger years. Opal is survived by one brother, Kenny Bjortomt of Two Harbors, Minnesota; 13 nieces and nephews; and 23 great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one brother Lyle (Buddy) Bjortomt; and one sister Leona Grabau. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Saetersdal Lutheran Church with Rev. Maureen Hagen officiating. Burial was in the Saetersdal Lutheran Cemetery.

Chong Ok Paulsen Chong Ok Paulsen, formerly of Rochester, MN and Ostrander, MN died Friday, March 1, 2013 at her home in Tucson, Arizona. Ok was born in Korea and came to Minnesota after she and Kenneth Paulsen were married on December 30, 1965. Ok worked at the Ostrander Care Center and Spring Valley Care Center for many years until moving to Rochester. After Ken’s retirement from IBM, they sold their home in Rochester and traveled in their 5th wheel motor home. Winters were spent in Tucson, Arizona and the warmer weather months in Rochester and her favorite place of Grand Marais, MN. Ok enjoyed many kinds of

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crafting and knitting and made many beautiful items for her family to enjoy over the years. Ok is survived by her husband, Ken of Tucson, sisterin-law and brother-in-law, Carol (Marvin) Lenz, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sue (Tom) Fowler of Spring Valley, sister-inlaw, Lydell (Brett) Reinardy of Hampton, MN and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-inlaw, Hans and Alice Paulsen of Ostrander, brother-in-laws, Earl Paulsen of Ostrander and Paul Paulsen of Tucson, AZ. No formal services are scheduled at this time. As was her wish, her ashes will be scattered near Grand Marais.

Fillmore County Church Directory Fillmore County Journal • Preston MN 507.765.2151 VBC Video • Preston MN 507.765.2704 Visit Bluff Country • Preston MN 507.765.2151 A rendahl Lutheran Church....………………………Sundays - 10:30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 Assembly Of God Church.….………………………Sundays - 10:00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church.……..…Fri. - 8:30am & Sat. - 5:00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church./.………………………Sundays - 9:00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church.…….…………Sundays - 10:45am & 6:00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church.....…………Sundays - 9:00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church……………Sundays - 8:00am & 10:00am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ…………………Sundays - 9:30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist...…………………Sundays - 10:00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...……………………………Sundays - 9:00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Services.…………………………Sundays - 10:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Elstad Lutheran Church...……………………………Sundays - 10:30am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……………………Sundays - 10:00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..……Sat. - 5:00pm & Sun. - 9:00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church...…Sundays - 8:30am & 10:30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....…………………Sundays - 10:30am & 6:00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840 First Baptist Church-Preston.…………Sundays - 10:30am & 7:00pm 108 Chatfield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4960 First English Lutheran Church.……………………Sundays - 10:00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland.…………………Sundays - 9:00am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318 First Presby terian Church..…………………………Sundays - 10:00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran....…………………………………Sundays - 9:00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church...………………Sundays - 8:30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4456 Garness Trinity Lutheran...…………………………Sundays - 11:00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905

Brought to you by: SMG Web Design • Preston MN 507.765.2704 SMG Computer Solutions • Preston MN 507.765.2704 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 Henry town Lutheran Church.…………………………Sun. - 10:30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church.……………….Sundays -9:00am 43267 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church (Special Occassions) Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545 -2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church..………………………Sundays - 9:30am 254 Main St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church..……………Sundays - 8:30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Mabel First Lutheran Church………………………Sundays - 9:00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293 Mabel United Methodist Church..…………………Sundays - 9:30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296 Nativity Catholic Church...Sun. (1 & 2) - 8:45am & (3 & 4) - 10:30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 New Life Victory Church……………………………Sundays - 9:30am 440 2nd Avenue Southeast, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3525 Newburg United Methodist Church 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran.……………………………Sundays - 10:30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875 -2460 Our 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 55939 (507) 268- 4455 Root R iver Church of the Brethren ………………Sundays - 10:00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4772 Root R iver Community Church …………………Sundays - 10:30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074

Olmsted County Journal • Rochester MN 507.288.5201 Daytripper • Rochester MN 507.288.5201 Studio-A-Photography • Preston MN 507.251.6372 Rushford Lutheran Church …………………Sun. - 9:00am & 5:30pm 101 S Mill St., Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7152 Saetersdal Lutheran Church.……………………………Sundays - 9am 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 St John’s Lutheran Church.…………………………Sundays - 9:00am 241 Line St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296 St Joseph’s Catholic Church.………………………Sundays - 10:00am 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257 St Mark ’s Lutheran Church...………………………Sundays - 9:00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111 St Marys Catholic Church....….......Sat. - 5:00pm & Sun. - 11:00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthews 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..………Sun. - 10:00am & Wed. - 7:00pm 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul’s Lutheran Church...……………………....Sundays - 10:30am Harmony, MN 55939 (Big Springs) (507) 886-8175 Sumner Center United Methodist Church.………Sundays - 10:30am 9 miles N. of Spring Valley on Co. Rd. 1 (507) 378- 4801 The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints-Sundays - 10:00am 21257 US Hwy 52 South Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4551 Trinity Fellowship ELCA..…………………………Sundays - 10:00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211 Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church………………Sundays - 8:30am 204 South St, Ostrander, MN 55961 (507) 657-2203 Union Prairie Lutheran..……………………………Sundays - 9:00am Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3363 United Methodist Church.…………………………Sundays - 10:30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352- 4136 Valley Christian Center…………………………....Sundays - 10:00am 610 Territorial Rd Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 W halan Lutheran Church..…………………………Sundays - 10:30am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398

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Amunrud explained that the county can use State Aid funding instead of using the local tax levy. Cities under 5,000 population are not eligible for State Aid funding. He continued saying some projects have been held up when the city has had to bear all of these costs. When asked what they thought of the proposed revision, Illg said it is wonderful and Hoffman added it was a good idea and will be a great benefit to communities. As projects are proposed and are scheduled in the Five Year Capital Improvement Program, the county engineer or representative will meet with staff of the city to discuss the project. An agreement will be drafted to be approved by both the county and the city. If a city has to do a repair on utilities under a roadway post construction, it is up to the city

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to return the roadway to good condition. Chairman Randy Dahl asked about a situation when the county expends funds to do the engineering for a project within city limits and the city then fails to approve the project. If the project is shelved, the county is out the funds expended for the engineering. County Engineer Ron Gregg responded if the city has not concurred with the proposed project, we will not go forward. Approval was given for adjustments for security doors and for flooring for the Highway Administration Building remodel. A one month extension to the contract because of delay for flooring materials was approved. It is now expected that the remodel project will be completed by April 10. Advertisement for the following construction projects was improved: CSAH 23 full depth reclamation and overlay, CSAH 17 resurfacing in Preston from library to bridge, CSAH 35 resurfacing in Harmony, and CSAH 1 a total reconstruction in Spring Valley between Highways 63 and 16. Gregg will analyze which surfacing material will be best for CSAH 24, concrete or blacktop, and bring a recommendation back to the next meeting. Gregg noted anything built at this point will be a 10 Ton road.

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Semcac Services Semcac Director Wayne Stenberg reviewed the programs and services Semcac provides. The organization has been serving southeast Minnesota for 46 years. The main office is in Rushford with a workforce of 235 people covering 79 locations in seven counties. Of the 235 employees, 77 are fulltime, 96 part-time and the rest are seasonal. Over 3,500 volunteers donated over 115,000 hours of their time to help provide services. Dahl, who is one of three from Fillmore County who sits on the Semcac Board of Directors, thanked Stenberg and his staff for their work. The organization runs a lot of programs for the state and federal governments. Dahl said the staff has done a good job over the past few years even with their efforts being complicated by inconsistent funding. Stenberg said it has been a challenging time. He said Headstart will be affected by the federal government sequester. Semcac programs offered in Fillmore County include Senior Nutrition dining and meals on wheels, senior and caregiver advocacy, retired and senior volunteer program, weatherization and housing services, outreach and emergency services - food shelf, Head start, Transportation, and Energy assistance. Bluff Country HRA is a branch of Semcac.

Other Business In Brief •The Institutional Community Work Crew contract was renewed with the Minnesota Department of Corrections at the same rate of $55/day for each inmate effective July 1. Sheriff Daryl Jensen called this contract that allows for state inmates to work in the Sentence to Serve (STS) program a “winwin.” Currently, the county has three state inmates. The state inmates guarantee an STS crew every day. A low wage is paid by the county. Jensen said he highly recommended renewal of the contract. •Sheriff Jensen was granted approval to replace three older vehicles with new. He said the purchase of a replacement 2013 Chevrolet Impala (patrol car) at the state contract price of $20,373.20, a 2013 Dodge Durango (Chief Deputy’s vehicle) at a price of $25,875.00, and a Dodge Grand Caravan (jail vehicle) at a price of $21,000.00, will be

at significant savings and under the total budgeted for the three replacement vehicles. The older vehicles will be sold and are high mileage and/or experiencing mechanical issues. The purchase of four Intoximeters III at $279.00 each was approved. The testing equipment will be partially paid for with Toward Zero Death funds, $460. The purchase of Video Conference (Mspace) Maintenance Renewal at the cost of $1,769.45 was approved. All of this expense will be reimbursed by Region 1 Emergency Management Grant. •Out of state travel was approved for Veteran Services Officer Jason Marquardt to Fort Bliss, Texas from March 22-March 25. Marquardt will serve as an alternate for reintegration of returning Minnesota National Guard. Costs will be paid if he makes the trip through the National Guard, grant money and county funds up to $500.

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Fillmore County Sports Gopher Wrestling posts best finish ever By Paul Trende If someone had told the Chatfield wrestling team that they’d end the 2012-2013 season with a win, the Gophers would’ve naturally been ‘all-in on that one.’ A third place finish probably wasn’t their dream, but it’s certainly special. It’s the best finish the school has ever had in wrestling. It might also be just the beginning. The Gophers (5-seed, 29-1), who finished the season ranked #8 in Class A, opened with a contest versus Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunberg (4-seed, 16-2), ranked #4. Chatfield made hay from 120145, getting five straight wins from #5 at 120 Hank Friederichs (10-2 MD), #4 at 126 A.J. Riley (4-1 over #2 Cody Peters), #3 at 132 Harvey Friederichs (4-1), #5 at 138 Alex Haffner (12-3 MD), and Ryan Meeker (7-3). The Gophers built a 23-3 lead. A trio of K-M-S falls reduced the lead to 23-21. Cody Bly (182; pin), Jacob Bleess (220; a big 7-6 decision over #8 at 195 Chase

Norton), and #7 at 195 Justin Viss (285; pin) then cemented things with three wins. Chat downed K-M-S 38-24. That put the Gophers up against Jackson County Central (21-2), the #1 seed. JCC spent the entire season ranked #1 in Class A. After 132, things were deadlocked at 9 points apiece. An Alex Haffner 6-4-decision win at 138 gave Chatfield a brief 12-9 lead. JCC then rolled out their studs (two #1’s, a #2, and a #4). They racked up six points in five straight matches, taking in insurmountable 39-12 lead. Chatfield won the final three weights and fell to the eventual state champions 39-25. The loss put Chatfield in the 3rd place match with #9 Sibley East (23-9). The Gophers beat the Wolverines in December (35-31) at the New Prague duals. The re-match was similarly tight. Chatfield built a 25-11 lead after 152. They then lost the next three matches to trail 28-25. A Cody Bly 10-0 MD (195)

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Mabel-Canton’s Hunter Johnson and Lanesboro’s Luke Rogers tip-off the Cougars and Burros’ Sub-Section quarterfinal contest. M-C kept it close, trailing 34-30 at the half. Lanesboro pulled away in the second, getting the win82-49. Photo by Paul Trende

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got Chat the lead back (29-28). Sibley East won 220 via TF (3329). It all came down to Justin Viss at 285. Viss got a dramatic pin, and got his team the 3rd place trophy, 35-33. Hank Friederichs, Bly, and A.J. Riley were All-Tournament. That trio, 8th-ranked 106-pounder Jared Goldsmith, and Viss all went 3-0. The Gophers end the season a magnificent 31-2. Graduating just two seniors (Viss, Sam Fryer), it’s good reasoning they won’t begin next year unranked. It’s good reasoning they could make a return trip to state. Three State Runner’s Up One could say the status of high school wrestling in Fillmore County is pretty good. All one had to do was or follow the state individual wrestling tournament. County-based grapplers were everywhere. Of the 13 entrants (8 from Chatfield, 3 from LARP, 1 each from GMLOK and FCLMC), three wrestled for state titles, five others placed, and all but two got at least two wins under the brightest wrestling lights. Highlighting the action were Chatfield’s Harvey Friederichs, Lanesboro-native, FCLMC representative, Niko Anderson, and Lewiston-Altura attendee, LARP representative, Jordan Theede. Each wrestled for a state championship. Friederichs (132) started with a couple decision wins (4-0 and 2-0). He then pinned USC’s 4th-ranked Dylan Herman to make the finals. His opponent was his kryptonite: JCC’s #1 ranked Elliot Jurries. Harvey lost 5-1. He’ll finish his junior year as state runner up at 132 (44-3 record). All three losses came to Jurries. Niko Anderson, who began the year unranked at 170 and finished at #8, surely got some respect. He started with a 2-1 win, then beat #6 Isaac Josephson 4-2 in OT in the quarters, and then beat #3 Maverick Whitcomb 3-1 in OT in the semis. In the finals, he fell to JCC’s #1 ranked Darick Vancura 5-2. Vancura was 160-pound champ in 2012. Anderson finishes his junior year as 170-pound runner up (37-2 record). Jordan Theede’s state experience included some irony.

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He moved his way to the finals with three wins (12-6, pin, 3-1 OT), two over top 10 wrestlers. There, the 3rd-ranked Theede faced 2nd-ranked Brady Ayers of WEM/JWP. Jordan beat Ayers for the Section 1AA 160-title. Ayers handed Theede his only loss earlier in the year. The third installment had Ayers go over, 8-3. And thus, Theede is 1AA 160-pound champ, but Ayers, from Section 1AA, is the 160pound state champ. Theede ends his junior year with a 28-2 record. Five other county wrestlers placed. Chatfield’s Hank Friederichs (120) opened with a pin, lost to JCC’s Jordan Biehn 7-2, then rattled off four decision wins (5-1, 5-1, 4-2, and 6-2), the last over Biehn for 3rd place. It was (at least) the fourth meeting between the two with Hank winning three. He finishes his sophomore year with a 47-2 record. Hank finished 5th last year at state. Teammate Justin Viss finished out his stellar wrestling career nicely. Viss won (6-1), lost (6-5 to #1 Nathan Rose, the eventual state champ), won (9-3), won (15-3), lost (4-2 to 3rd ranked Lucas Etchason of Triton, the guy Viss beat for the Section 1A title), before winning 7-2 to claim 5th place. Viss ends his senior year with a 36-9 record. He improves upon last year’s 6th place finish. LARP seniors Greg Johnson (182; 32-10) and Evan Bain (285; 30-8) both took 6th (going 2-3). Bain pinned his way to the semis only for lose three straight. GMLOK senior Lucas Roe (152; 41-5) also took 6th. He went 3-3. Gophers Goldsmith (106; 39-7), Riley (126; 43-5), and Haffner (138; 41-4) each went 2-2 (didn’t place). Meeker (145; 30-14) and Bly (170; 37-6) each went 0-2. Each Chatfield Gopher wrestled up to three team matches Thursday, and then their allotment of individual matches Friday and Saturday. They are manimals (definition, ½ man, ½ animal). Fouls and Free Throws It wasn’t a shock that topseeded Rushford-Peterson (1512) and 2nd-seeded Spring Grove (22-6) met up for the

1A-East girls title. R-P had little trouble downing 4-seed LeRoyOstrander in the semis. They jumped ahead 25-2 and coasted from there to a 65-33 victory with Amy Todd (18 pts, 8 rebs) and Sierra McNamer (13 pts, 11 rebs) leading the way. Spring Grove, on the other hand, walked through 3-seed Grand Meadow for a third time this season, 63-41. Meeting number two between R-P and SG (the Trojans won in December) was a close affair, one dominated by fouls and FT’s, and some more fouls and FT’s. Neither worked in the Trojans favor. R-P’s trouble began almost right way. SG went in the bonus early in the 1st half. Still, R-P took a 30-25 lead into halftime mainly cause the Lions had 20 TO’s. The 2nd half was similar; fouls, FT’s, and R-P clinging to small leads. With just over 2:00 left, the Trojans led 52-48. With 0:40 left, they trailed 56-52. A Keela Brand offensive-rebound putback closed the score to 56-54. Lion Samantha Bratland then went to the FT line. She made both, but the second was waived off per a lane violation. Kendra Crawford then came down court and buried a game-tying three with 0:15. SG had a chance in the last few seconds, but if didn’t go, sending the game to OT. There the Trojans led 62-61 with 1:00 left. SG’s Addy Cross subsequently banked home a mid-range jumper to put the Lions up 63-62 (0:24). Hope Morrison took a three. It rimmed out. Cross made a FT (0:08). With four players fouled out, R-P couldn’t even get the ball across half-court in the final seconds before turning it over. By a final of 65-62, the Lions won their third straight 1A East crown, second straight over R-P. Senior Amy Todd went out leading the Trojans (24 pts, 10 rebs, 5 assists). McNamer had 16 points and Mariah Mueller 10. Nicki Ellingson (15 pts, 10 rebs), Cross (14 pts, 12 at the FT line, 7 rebs), Bratland (14), and Randi Mehus (13), all reached double figures for SG, which See SPORTS Page 12 

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had no foul outs. The teams combined to shoot 70 freebies. SG was 30 for 44, R-P 15 of 26. And R-P’s foul outs (Crawford, McNamer, Mueller, Brand) effectively offset the 34 TO’s R-P’s physical full-court press forced. The Trojans had their chances. They seriously out-shot SG (20 of 75 to 16 of 39), but made just 26.6% (to SG’s 41%). R-P finishes the season at 15-13 as 1A-East runners-up. Boys Sub-Sections The Mabel-Canton Cougars kicked off the boys half of the post-season. M-C (7-seed, 6-19) hosted Houston (10-seed, 2-23) in a 1A-East play-in game. The contest played out like the two regulars season meetings (55-36 and 62-36 M-C wins). The Coug’s got off to a 31-8 halftime lead and cruised to a 63-48 victory. Justin Ward (18 pts) and Hunter Johnson (17 pts) supplied the offense. spaper The win moved the Coug’s o parinto he 2x2a match-up with 2nd-seeded rival, Lanesboro (17-7). The etwork Burros jumped out to a 25-7 unning lead early, but then M-C junior he main G Noah Manning hit a trio of of trifectas your in sequence. By halfnot the tion of per). At ertisers specifBy Mitchell Walbridge owever, Niko Anderson is a junior at High School and a is Lanesboro ultifor the Fillmore Ceno wrestler each ds tral-Lanesboro-Mabel-Canton may Wolves’ wrestling team. Now a creased person e to fit can tag the title “Class A 170 pound state runner-up” sizes. to his list of titles after the individual state wrestling tournabill for that took place the first ment ou weekend have of March at the Xcel aseEnergy call Center in St. Paul. Wrestling is a sport that some00/279times has its popularity overyou. looked in Minnesota. Nonetheless, it definitely draws its crowds of avid fans. Just ask Niko’s mother, Lori Anderson, who was cheering Niko on in the stands throughout his entire state run. “Most parents are more composed, but my excitement was uncontainable,” she described the experience. As the sport is intense for the fans, there is even more intensity on

time, the Burro lead was 34-30. The Coug’s had upset on their minds. Lanesboro decimated that notion in the second 18:00. Their lead methodically grew from 10, to 20, to 30. They won handily 82-49. Lanes’ two junior phenoms, Kole Ruud (29 pts, 5 of 7 from deep, 6 assists) and Luke Rogers (22 pts, 6 of 12 from deep, 11 rebs) led the way. Daulton Gartner (10 pts, 10 rebs) and Erik Peterson (11 pts, 5 rebs, 5 assists, 4 stls) also left their mark. As a team, Lanes made 15 of 29 three’s (an impressive 53%). Manning (15 pts, 6 rebs), Johnson (15 pts, 6 rebs), and Ward (10 pts, 5 assists) led the M-C, which finishes at 7-20. In other 1A-East action, 1-seed R-P (22-3) and 4-seed Fillmore Central (6-20) vanquished 8-seed Hope Lutheran (9-14) and 5-seed GM (16-9) respectively. R-P led just 23-13 at the half but they turned it on to win 70-37. Twelve Trojans scored led by Seth Thompson (13) and Jorli Hauge (11). FC controlled the Super Larks in the normally competitive fourfive match-up. The Falcons led by four at halftime, but turned it on to win 71-50. FC’s bigweapons, senior Dan Gatzke (17

pts, 12 rebs) and junior Nick Powell (17 pts, 13 rebs) led the way. Jake Tammel (14) and PG Logan Masters (13) both also reached double figures. In Class AA action, county teams weren’t so successful. Kingsland (#6 in the West, 7-19) took the long trip to Lake City (3-seed, 20-4) and fell 77-51. Filip Swanson (16) and Marshall Oeltjen (11) were the leading scorers. The Tigers had four in double figures. Kingsland’s season ends at 7-20. Five-seed Winona-Cotter (14-11) slowed down, and upset 4-seed (15-10) Chatfield. The Ramblers held Chatfield to 15 first half points, and led 25-15 at the break. The Gophers made a run in the second stanza. They tied it at 39 with 0:50 to go, but Cotter got an inbounds hoop to go back in front (0:28). Chatfield then missed a go-ahead three with 0:15 left. Cotter made two FT’s; they were 14 of 18 for the game (versus the Goph’s 5 of 7). Via a final of 43-39, Cotter got the win. Mitch Irish (12 pts, 9 rebounds) and Jayme LaPlante (11 pts, all in the 2nd half, 9 in the final 6:00) led Chatfield. They finish at 15-12. For more, go to www.fillmorecountyjournal.com and click on the sports tab.

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FCLMC’s Anderson ‘pins’ state runner-up title the shoulders of the participants. Anderson described the state tournament as having an exciting atmosphere, stating, “It took awhile to take everything in… the lights, the noise.” Anderson went into the beginning of his season with the goal of being a state tournament entrant, never expecting to come out with the title of “second in state.” The thought of actually placing never really entered his mind. He faced some tough competition at the state tournament as he worked his way through the championship bracket. Two of his matches resulted in overtime wins. His championship match took place Saturday evening at around nine o’clock, which resulted in a 5-2 loss against Jackson County Central’s senior Darick Vancura (who was also last year’s Class A 160 weight class champion).

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Anderson said he was very thankful for his support network throughout his wrestling season including his parents and the Fillmore Central, Lanesboro, and Mabel-Canton communities. When he arrived at the state tournament he was told, “You have nothing to lose.” He lived by this theme throughout the entire duration of the tournament. On Sunday, March 3 a reception was held for Anderson in the Fillmore Central cafeteria where FCLMC’s head wrestling coach, Jim Love, formally congratulated Niko for a tremendous job and the team for a great year. Assistant Coach Joe Cullen commented on Niko’s success, “Niko is a great natural athlete… His success comes from many years of hard work, not just one weekend of wanting to do well. There are very few who can match his dedication to improving himself in the weight room.” When asked about his future goals for next year Niko responded, “To be a state champ after being runner up this year, and to reach my 100th win, I’m pretty close.” In fact, he has currently has 90 wins and finished the season with a 36-2 record. Note: The Chatfield wrestling team also had a very successful season. The team placed third overall in the Class A team state tournament. They also had three wrestlers place individually: Hank Friederichs placed third in 120A, Harvey Friederichs placed second in 132A, and Justin Viss placed fifth in 195A.

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Cars Two restored Mustangs, 60s era style, cruised past my window last summer, one red, one yellow, both music to my eyes. Mustangs can’t help but bring back thoughts of first cars and first loves. I met my older brother’s first car after he offered me a ride to the football game in high school. I was surprised, to say the least, as he had no car to my knowledge, nor my parents. He smoothly told them his friend Paul would pick us up at the bottom of the hill. However, there was no Paul, no car, but a trek across the

highway to a less traveled road, revealed a dilapidated pile of rust with four wheels. We pushed the bucket of bolts out of the weedy bushes they were hidden in, and Jerry instructed me to hop in and steer. He proceeded to push the car while running with it, and I popped the clutch until it kicked in. I was not sure if we’d arrive or even get home later, but we were on our way. I don’t know if my first car set my heart on fire, but there is certainly a special feeling for that first set of wheels. I had just finished college and my dad presented me with a set of keys for my graduation present.

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I eagerly went outside, my heart pumping with anticipation, to meet Waltzing Matilda, as she was later dubbed. She certainly danced to her own tune, none of them the great rock ‘n roll of the 60s, but more a 2-step. She was used, with a sturdy, boxy body, a car my dad thought practical and safe for his little girl. However, she came with a quirky set of options all her own. Out on the road on a sunny day, her windshield wipers would suddenly switch back and forth, forcing me to peer between sweeps. When rainy pellets pounded the windshield, the wipers alternately slowed almost to a standstill and then sped up frenetically. Instead of the racy red exterior I had envisioned for my first ride, Matilda was a funny dark maroon, paint that streaked onto my sleeve when I brushed up against it. We had a love-hate relationship, as she got me where I wanted to go, but often with a little heart-

ache thrown in. My mother did not learn to drive until in her 40s, and for her efforts my father presented her with a slightly used 1967 Mustang. Be still my heart! She was beautiful; a lovely shade of baby blue, but unfortunately, the keys never seemed to make it into my hands. Eventually, my older brother gained possession of her with some slick moves, and a short time later crashed her. In college, I met the steed

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of my dreams, a 1966 Navy blue Mustang, and later married him. I had to break the sad news to Waltzing Matilda, that though we’d had some swell times together, she was not the object of my affections any longer. We still traveled along life’s path together for a while, but eventually I watched Matilda waltz away to that great used car pile in the sky.

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Winona, MN - Habitat for Humanity Winona-Fillmore Counties is accepting applications now Aryana Grace Himle Ryan and Alysha Himle of through March 15 for a single famLanesboro, Minn. are proud ily home to be built in Winona. to announce the birth of their To qualify for a Habitat home, daughter, Aryana Grace. Aryana the family must currently be living in substandard housing, be unable was born February 27, 2013. Grandparents are Gary and to obtain a conventional loan from LeAnn Olson of Lanesboro, a bank, have the resources to pay a Minn. and Dennie and Kristi monthly mortgage, and be willing to partner with Habitat. Before Himle of Claremont, Minn. moving into a Habitat home, families contribute a minimum of 300 “sweat-equity” hours, time worked on the construction of the house, and must make a modest down payThe Fillmore County Journal ment. publishes engagement Habitat for Humanity is a nonannouncements free of charge. profit, ecumenical, grassroots, Send your announcement Christian organization, dedicated and photo to to eliminating poverty housing. news@fillmorecountyjournal.com Habitat partners with homeowner families, the members of the local community, and volunteers to build

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simple, decent, affordable houses. The houses are sold to those in need at no profit, through no-interest loans. Income requirements are “total household yearly income” minimum of around $13,000.00 and maximum around $52,800.00 We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. Application deadline is March 15, 2013. Information on Habitat’s homebuyer program can be found on-line at www.habitatwinona.org. Interested homebuyers can request an application by going on-line or calling Habitat for Humanity office at 507-457-0003.

The Working MoM Craft Show & Cooking Contes t

Love Mom, Dad & Kaylee

Thank You Andy Drake for your 20 years of service with the Lanesboro Fire Department!

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Saturday, April 13TH • 8am-2pm Fountain Community Center, Fountain, MN

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Many UniqUe handMade CrafT S! • Working Mom Makeover at 10:00am • • Bes t Mac n Cheese Contes t at 11:30am •

Interested Crafters & Cooks - Contact: Tammy Danielson 507-273-1414

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Offers shopping trips into Rochester every 3Rd Tuesday of the month. Anyone can ride! The bus leaves Rushford at 9:00am stopping in Peterson, Lanesboro, Preston, Fountain, and Chatfield. Shopping stops are Wal Mart and the Apache Mall, additional stops available upon request. We will pick you up at home and return you home. All this just for a $8.00!

To reserve a spot on the bus call 1-800-944-3874

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Monday, March 11, 2013

11 killed in 10 days on Minnesota Roads First pedestrian death of 2013 reported ST. PAUL, MN - At least 11 people were killed in the past 10 days on Minnesota roads, according to preliminary traffic crash reports submitted to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety. To-date for the year there have been 47 traffic deaths, down from 57 at this time last year. Among those killed since Sunday, Feb. 24, was the first pedestrian death of the year and two 16 year olds. Seven of the 11 killed were ages 27 and younger. First pedestrian death of 2013 The year’s first pedestrian death was a 20-year-old male, who was struck on Saturday, March 2, in Pine County. There were 39 pedestrian deaths in 2012 and 40 in 2011. DPS reports pedestrian deaths remain steady over the years, showing no trends of decline.

Officials remind motorists to drive attentively and to scan for pedestrians. Motorists must stop for those crossing at both marked and unmarked crosswalks. Pedestrians are reminded to make eye contact with drivers to show intent to cross, cross with caution, and continue to look for traffic during the cross -as distracted drivers are not likely looking for pedestrians. Two teens killed, one seriously injured In response to the two teen deaths and another seriously injured, DPS last week called on the support of Minnesota high schools to reinforce safe driving decisions. Traffic crashes are the leading killer of teens due to inexperience, risk-taking, distractions and poor seat belt compliance. DPS and the Minnesota Safety Council provided turnkey resources to help schools pro-

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mote safe driving tips to students and parents. “These very sad events serve as an important reminder for parents that teens are not experienced drivers and that it is critical to continue to train them so they grow safer behind the wheel,” says Gordy Pehrson, DPS teen driving coordinator. “A teen with a license still needs to be monitored and trained, especially during their first 12 months of driving.” Guide for parents to establish safer teen drivers •Provide significant supervised driving training, and continue to do so even after licensure. •Train teen on a variety of road types (urban, rural) and in different conditions (night, rain, snow). •Talk with teen to reinforce laws and set limits (such as passenger limitations, nighttime driving) -- and use a driving contract between parent and teen to set rules. •A “teen license parent withdrawal form” is available for parents to cancel the driving privileges of their teen’s driver’s license (under age 18) Find resources including a driver’s skills checklist, a parentteen contract, teen driver laws and the parent withdrawal form online at ots.dps.mn.gov, click

The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County on “Teen Driving,” found under “Traffic Topics.” About the Minnesota Department Public Safety The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) comprises 11 divisions where 2,100 employees operate programs in the areas of law enforcement, crime victim assistance, traffic safety, alcohol and gambling, emergency communications, fire safety, pipeline safety, driver licensing, vehicle registration and emergency management. DPS activity is anchored by three core principles: education, enforcement and prevention. About the Office of Traffic Safety The Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) designs, implements and coordinates federally funded traffic safety enforcement and education programs to improve driver behaviors and reduce the deaths and serious injuries that occur on Minnesota roads. OTS also administers state funds for the motorcycle safety program and for the child seats for needy families program. OTS is an anchoring partner of the state’s Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) traffic safety initiative. A primary vision of the TZD program is to create a safe driving culture in Minnesota in which motorists support a goal of zero road fatalities by practicing and promoting safe and smart driving behavior. TZD focuses on the application of four strategic

areas to reduce crashes -- education, enforcement, engineering and emergency trauma response. Office of traffic safety highlights •Minnesota teens are called on to produce seat belt or distracted driving TV PSAs for their chance to win $1,000 from AAA. Entries are due April 15. Find rules and entry forms at https:// dps.mn.gov/divisions/ots/teendriving/Pages/teen-tv-commercial-challenge.aspx •Motorcycle rider training courses are available for new and experienced riders -- register at motorcyclesafety.org, https:// dps.mn.gov/divisions/ots/mmsc/ Pages/default.aspx •In 2012, preliminary crash reports indicate at least 384 deaths. The final fatality number will be released this summer. View final 2011 statistics in the _Minnesota Crash Facts_ report: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ots/reports-statistics/Pages/ crash-facts.aspx •OTS is investing federal grants totaling more than $7 million to 317 law enforcement agencies and community partner groups for enforcement and education campaigns, Oct. 2012 -Sept. 30, 2013. •More than 5,000 DWI offenders are using ignition interlock to benefit road safety and ensure legal, sober driving. •OTS news archive: https:// dps.mn.gov/divisions/ots/Pages/ news.aspx

Winneshiek Medical Center invites the community to share health concerns Winneshiek Medical Center is seeking community input on the health needs of northeast Iowa and southeast Minnesota though an online survey and local listening sessions. Called a Community Health Needs Assessment, the survey is designed to gather information on unmet health needs in the area. Gretchen Dahlen, chief administrative officer, Winneshiek Medical Center said, “We are working in conjunction with County Public Health to learn more about the health of our communities, and will collaborate with our partners to address needs not currently being met.” The Community Health Needs Assessment must be conducted every three years. Ms. Dahlen adds, “The assessment will help us better understand - and ultimately improve - the health of residents in Winneshiek County and surrounding areas.” Winneshiek Medical Center invites the public to complete an online survey addressing potential health concerns. The survey is open now through March 22, 2013, and can be found on the Winneshiek Medical Center website (winmedical.org) or directly by typing in the web address: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WMC_Community_Health_Assessment Survey questions are conveniently organized into five cat-

egories and should take about 10 minutes to complete. Additionally, the public and local leaders are invited to attend a community input session in Mabel on Wednesday, March 20 from 4-5:30 at the Mabel Community Center. Winneshiek Medical Center leadership and Mabel Clinic

providers will be present to discuss and gather community input. Ms. Dahlen said, “We appreciate the thoughtful participation of community members. Input from citizens is the most authentic way for us to understand the health needs in our area.”

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Commonweal Theatre Apprentice Company presents Miss Julie LANESBORO, MINN. —The Commonweal Theatre Company proudly presents the capstone production of the 2013 Apprentice Company, Miss Julie by August Strindberg, in a new translation by Ethan Bjelland. Performances run March 21 through March 30, with an encore performance during the 16th Annual Ibsen Festival on Sunday, April 14 at 11am. Call the box office at (800)657-7025 or order tickets online at www.CommonwealTheatre.org. Strindberg’s captivating play follows an adventurous noblewoman and an ambitious servant as they struggle against societal expectations of their respective ranks. In

pursuit of their dreams, the two vie for control and become entangled in a cycle of love and lust, domination and subservience that may ultimately be their downfall. Commonweal Resident Ensemble Member Scott Dixon will direct; previous Commonweal directorial credits for Mr. Dixon include last season’s A Christmas Carol, Ice Maidens (2008), and An Enemy of the People (2011). “Miss Julie is a passionate story about passionate people who cross the line one summer night and find their world has completely changed,” says Dixon. “Now they must decide whether to go further into this new world with all its new hopes and new

SWCD Scholarship deadline fast approaching Attention all Fillmore County graduating high school seniors! If you are pursuing a degree in natural resources, agriculture or a related field, the deadline to apply for a $500 scholarship from the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is fast approaching. Applications must be received at the SWCD office by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 29, 2013. To apply, the student must complete an application and submit

it to the SWCD office along with the required essay on what natural resource conservation means to you. Applications are available at the SWCD office located at 900 Washington Street NW in Preston or online at www.fillmoreswcd.org. If you have questions regarding the scholarship process or you would like more information, please contact Donna Rasmussen at the SWCD office at (507) 765-3878 ext. 3.

Feedlot Korner High Risk Period for Manure Runoff Spring runoff, rain, frozen ground, manure application and feedlots. This can be a combination for disaster! We are starting to receive complaints about “brown water” showing up in road ditches, fields and areas that flow to perennial waters such as rivers or streams. The following Minnesota Rule is your responsibility:

MN Rule 7050.0210 Subp. 2: Subp. 2. Nuisance conditions prohibited. No sewage, industrial waste, or other wastes shall be discharged from either point or nonpoint sources into any waters of the state so as to cause any nuisance conditions, such as the presence of significant amounts of floating solids, scum, visible oil film, excessive suspended solids, material discoloration, obnoxious odors, gas ebullition, deleterious sludge deposits, undesirable slimes or fungus growths, aquatic habitat degradation, excessive growths of aquatic plants, or other offensive or harmful effects.

It is a great time to start using common sense when land applying manure in these conditions. Feedlot Office: Zoning/Feedlot Office 101 Fillmore St., Preston, MN 55965. Any questions please phone: 507-765-2539.

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fears or try to find a way to go back if that’s even possible.” The 2013 Apprentice Company includes Katie Berger, Ethan Bjelland, Ana Hagedorn, and Paul Steffens—all were seen on the Commonweal main stage during the 2012 season. The cast is comprised of Hagedorn in the title role of Miss Julie, Steffens appearing as the servant Jean, and Berger rounding out the show as Kristin, the cook. Bjelland serves in the critical roles of translator, adaptor, and stage manager. The set, costumes, and props are also handled by the four apprentices with the help of annual Commonweal company member Gary Danciu on sound design and a guest lighting designer. The Commonweal Theatre’s

Apprentice Program is a ten-month commitment designed for recent college graduates or young professionals with commensurate experience who would benefit from a prolonged relationship with a small professional theatre company. Focused primarily on experiential learning through a traditional mentor/apprentice relationship, the program affords artistic opportunities, regular classroom instruction, and administrative responsibilities in the areas of Marketing, Development, and Production. Funding for Commonweal Theatre’s programming is provided in part by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature, grants from the McKnight Foundation and the

Laura Broadwater promoted to Assistant Vice President

ST. CHARLES, Minn. – Laura Broadwater has been promoted to Commercial/Ag Banker and Assistant Vice President at Merchants Bank in St. Charles, according to Jim Allen, President of Merchants Bank in St. Charles. “Laura is a very smart banker, and she has excellent personal skills, which her customers appreciate,” Allen said. “I know her customers enjoy working with her because she truly cares about their outcome.” Broadwater grew up on a dairy farm in southern Fillmore County.

The Lanesboro Barn Dance starts it’s 19th season The Lanesboro Barn Dance will hold its first dance of the 2013 series on Saturday, March 23, at the Sons of Norway Hall in Lanesboro, MN. Starting time is 8:00 PM and admission is $7.00 at the door. Guest fiddler Tim Foss from Soldiers Grove, WI will join regulars Bob Bovee and Gail Heil for a rollicking evening of traditional square dances, big circles, waltzes, polkas and schottisches. Heil will be teaching and calling the organized dances with Bovee on guitar and harmonica and Foss on fiddle providing the music. Although it’s good to know right from left before you come, no other knowledge or experience is required. All organized dances are taught and you don’t need to bring a partner. This is like the old-fashioned barn dances that were once the mainstay of entertainment in this part of the country. Just come prepared to have a good time. This event is presented in cooperation with the southeastern Minnesota Arts Council through funding from the Minnesota State Legislature. For more information, call 507-498-5452 or check the website: www.boveeheil.com

After graduating from Winona State University, Laura started with Merchants in 2004. She began her career as a business banker in St. Charles in 2009. “I look forward to helping customers continue to obtain loans that enable them to meet their financial goals,” Broadwater said. “Banking can be intimidating, so I strive to make it as easy as possible to understand. For instance, I help customers and potential customers to understand their financial statements, so they know exactly what options are most viable.” Merchants Bank has $1.28

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Shubert Foundation, and private funders. Miss Julie has a limited run of 8 shows. All performances are at the Commonweal Theatre, 208 Parkway Avenue North in downtown Lanesboro. Tickets are $20. Student discounts are available. For tickets or information about any Commonweal event or programming, call (800)657-7025 or (507)467-2525, or email tickets@ commonwealtheatre.org. SCHEDULE Miss Julie runs on the following dates and times: Thursday, March 21 – 7:30pm Thursday, March 28 – 7:30pm Friday, March 22 – 7:30pm Friday, March 29 – 7:30pm Saturday, March 23 – 7:30pm Saturday, March 30 – 7:30pm Sunday, March 24 – 1:30pm Sunday, April 14 – 11:00am billion in assets. In addition to St. Charles, Merchants Bank has locations in Winona, Goodview, Rochester, Caledonia, La Crescent, Onalaska, Spring Grove, Cannon Falls, Red Wing and Hampton, as well as the southern Twin Cities metropolitan suburbs of Apple Valley, Cottage Grove, Hastings, Rosemount and Lakeville. The “flagship” Merchants Bank in Winona was founded in 1875. Merchants Bank is a member FDIC and equal housing lender. Merchants Capital, the company’s leasing arm, is based in the Twin Cities. The ownership of Merchants Financial Group is made up of its employees and approximately 400 shareholders, mostly individuals and families from southeastern Minnesota and west-central Wisconsin.

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spring Valley sales auction Building 412 east Park street, spring Valley, Mn AUCTIONEER NOTE: We will be selling a large selection of furniture, antiques, collectibles, coins, guns, sporting goods, and household items from 2 estates and one party downsizing!

Selling 2 Rings - Part of Day 10-12 Hayracks of Smalls

25 guns and ammo selling at 9:30am, see internet for listing. 230+ lots of coins selling at 10:30am, see internet for listing. 100 small squares bales of hay. 1997 Polo pop up camper. 6 deer mounts, 12 crocks various sizes.

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auctioneers: Dick Schwade Lic. 23-10018, 507-346-2183 or 7834, Cell 507-251-7313; Tom Jasper 50-113, 507-251-7654; Kevin Grabau 23-91, 507-951-1478 rinGMan: Bob Root, Roger Becker clerk: Spring Valley Sales - Fax 507-346-2163. announceMents day of take Precedence oVer any adVertised or Pre-Printed Material all of the aBoVe Merchandise is sellinG as is, where is, with no warranty. terMs: cash or Good check day of sale. nothinG to Be reMoVed until settled for. not resPonsiBle for accidents or Merchandise after sold. Please BrinG ProPer identification.

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As we near the end of our remodeling, the week of March 11th will start with staff of Affiliated Foods Midwest our wholesaler in getting all our new display cases set with many new items as well as the items we’ve carried in the past. This will cause some disruption during your shopping visits, however we should have most items readily available on the sales floor. Other updates….. New Handicap Accessible Restrooms – completed and ready to use. NEW baby diaper changing station – completed and ready to use. NEW Food Prep Deli / Produce – Equipment is in place and training will be completed this week. We’re anticipating having our Deli ready to serve you during the week of March 18th, pending a final inspection from the Department of Agriculture. Todd Himlie, Store Manager Harmony Foods

6.1 Oz. • Assorted

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1 $ 99 Deli Fresh Chicken Strips................. 2 $ 39 IGA Hot Dogs.......................................1 $ 89 Cocktail Smokies.................................1 $ 99 Bratwurst or Smoked Sausage.......... 2 $ 69 Farmland Sliced Bacon...................... 3 $ 29 Hormel Little Sizzlers..........................1 $ 99 Bone In Smoked Pork Chops..............3 $ 49 Farmland Special Select Ham............ 3 $ 89 Seafarer Imitation Crab Meat............ 2 $ 99 Fish Fillets or Sticks.......................... 2 $ 99 Hormel Sliced Pepperoni................... 2

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Root River Citizen Conversations at six local events Join Root River watershed neighbors at six local events scheduled in March and April throughout the watershed to engage in respectful, citizen-led conversations about this place we all value. Information about the watershed and the river will be shared. We’ll ask for your insights about how to live and work in the watershed while protecting water quality now and for future generations. You’ll have time to share your experiences, hopes and visions, and we’ll explore together what we can do to protect the river and the drinking water aquifers. We hope to see people from town and country; members of 4-H, FFA, scouts, church and school groups; farmers; business owners; artists; public employees; landowners; hunters, cyclists, canoers, and fishers. The events include a free meal or snacks and door prizes featuring local businesses and products.

Interactive activities will allow everyone to participate in providing information for a Root River watershed plan. The events are funded by a grant from Meadowlark Institute, which receives funding from InCommons. Other support for Root River watershed citizen engagement comes from Minnesota’s Clean Water Land and Legacy Amendment. Pre-registration is preferred to facilitate planning for food but is not necessary to attend, so please come even if it is a last minute decision. To pre-register, or for more information, contact Donna Rasmussen, Fillmore SWCD, 507-765-3878, ext. 3, Donna.Rasmussen@fillmoreswcd.org, five days prior to each event, if possible. Watch the Fillmore SWCD website for updates: www.fillmoreswcd.org. This is a one-time series with no obligations, organized by the

Root River Citizens’ Advisory Group with support from Fillmore Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD), Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, University of Minnesota Extension, and InCommons, which inspires community-powered problemsolving. Dates and times for the Root River Citizen Conversations: •Monday, March 25, 6-8:15 pm, Chatfield Center for the Arts, 405 Main Street South. Free meal provided. First 30 watershed residents/landowners pre-registered receive a $3 coupon for Kappers Big Red Barn ice cream. There will also be door prizes. Coordinated by Tim Gossman and Bob Coe. •Thursday, April 4, 6-8:15 pm, Rushford Village Hall, 43038 State Hwy 30, Rushford Village, MN 55971. A free meal will be served by the Emmanual Episcopal Church as a fundraiser for them. Those who pre-register will receive a bonus gift, and there will be door prizes. Coordinated by Bill Sullivan. •Saturday, April 6, 2:30-4:45 pm, Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center, Schroeder Building, 28097 Goodview Drive; two miles west of Lanesboro off County Road 8, at the end of Eagle Bluff’s main road. Pie and coffee will be served. The first 15 watershed residents/landowners who pre-register by April 1st

receive a FREE $20 Dinner on the Bluff registration for that same evening at 5:30 pm. The topic is karst; the speaker is Dr. Calvin Alexander. Coordinated by Wes Harding and Nancy North. •Monday, April 8, 6-8:15 pm, Preston, F&M Bank meeting room. Free meal plus door prizes. Those who pre-register will receive a bonus gift. Coordinated by George and Kay Spangler.

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•Tuesday, April 9, 6-8:15 pm, Spring Valley Ambulance Building meeting room, Hwy 16 on the east side of Spring Valley by the highway sand/salt facility. Free meal and door prizes. Those who pre-register will receive a bonus gift. Coordinated by Rick Smith and Tim Gossman. •Saturday, April 20, 1-3:15 pm, Houston Nature Center meeting room. Food and door prizes provided. Those who pre-register will receive a bonus gift. Coordinated by Randy Mell.

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Mabel Food Shelf tours Channel One Several members of the Mabel Area Food Shelf Committee recently toured and volunteered at Channel One in Rochester. The Channel One Regional Food Bank receives surplus food from the food industry and distributes it through a network of member agencies in a fourteen county service area in Southeast Minnesota and Western Wisconsin. The Mabel Area Food Shelf is one of the member agencies who helped to distribute over eight million pounds of food during the past year. As a member agency, they can order food from a list of available items to supplement the local food donations. There is usually a fee for these items to

cover the cost of handling and delivery. The tour allowed the committee members to see the amazing amount of organization required to sort the food donations received and prepare them for delivery to the proper sites. Their volunteer efforts resulted in labels being affixed to approximately 1500 cans of food so they could be placed on the shelves for distribution. The Mabel Area Food Shelf has been blessed with generous donations, some monetary and some food, personal hygiene items and paper products. It has seen increased use, especially in recent months. Donations are always needed and grate-

fully accepted. They look forward to extra donations during the month of March as that is Food Share Month. Food Share Month is a time when donations are actively solicited and recorded. Some companies offer matching grants to the area food shelves based on the comparative amount of money and food received that month. As a result, donations received during March result in additional resources that can be used to serve area patrons. The committee is looking forward to seeing results of special efforts made by local individuals and organizations during March to support this worthwhile program.

Left to right: Gayle Stortz, Pastor Mary Waudby, Karla Alexander (Channel One employee), Louise Kleiboer, LeeAnn Howard, Bev Williams and Anita Schissel. Photo submitted

Gardening: We Dig It Workshop Are you ready for spring growing season? If so, the We Dig It Gardening Workshop may provide you with some great inspiration. The Houston County Master Gardeners and Caledonia Community Education are hosting their third annual gardening workshop on Saturday, April 6, 2013 from 8:00 to 3:30 at the Caledonia Middle and High School. This workshop is geared toward both novice and experienced gardeners. Keynote speakers for the

event are Marilyn Frauenkron Bayer who will discuss how gardens can be an extension of your living space and Kathy Zuzek who will share the information in tried, true, and new shrubs. Breakout sessions include discussions on orchids, vegetable gardening, wildflowers, and replacement trees for the Emerald Ash Borer. The event also has vendors, a country store of new or gently used garden and household items, and a silent auction. Registration by March 31,

2013, entitles you to: participation in two keynote addresses, your choice of three breakout sessions, all workshop materials, vendor display access, refreshments, and door prize entry. Onsite registration does not include lunch. The workshop registration fee is $25.00. For questions or to complete your registration, contact Cindy Frank at Caledonia Area Community Education via phone at 507-725-5139 or by emailing cindy_frank@cps.k12. mn.us

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For more information call Gehling Auction Co., Inc. 1-800-770-0347. Any verbal announcements made day of sale take precedence over print. All items sold as is, no warranty or guarantee implied or expressed by the seller or Gehling Auction Co. Some items subject to change, other items by sale day. Lunch on grounds. Not responsible for accidents. Terms: Loan / lease financing available to eligible clients through Ag Star Financial Services. Call representative Terry Keller 1-866-577-1831 or 1-877-381-0906 to prequalify. All other items cash or good check day of sale. Auctioneers: Gehling Auction Company - Denny Brusse 230-5009 - Ron Gehling 230-5010 - Matt Gehling 230-5014 - Dave Holstad - Roger Bullerman - Roger Bentley Clerk: Gehling Auction Co., Inc. Notice: If you are coming to the auction for a specific item or items, please call to verify that they are on the lot and we have the title on any vehicle. For updated listing and more photos, check our website.

Over 100 Farm Bureau members from across Minnesota met with legislators on February 26 during one of their Farm Bureau Day on the Hills. This program is an annual event coordinated by the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation Public Policy Team. Among top issues Farm Bureau members focused on were farm and ranch truck federal conformity, wolf hunting and trapping moratorium, state sales and estate tax, the Agriculture Growth, Research and Innovation (AGRI) program, the Department of Agriculture budget proposal and drainage. Pictured left to right are Senator Dan Sparks (DFLAustin), Duane Krahn, Gerald Affedt, Jeff Eickhoff, Melinda Miller and Scott Franke. Photo submitted Antiques/ColleCtibles/toys/ CroCks/Guns/beer Mirrors/ CloCks……& More!

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Local high school student to attend Naval Academy Summer Seminar program ANNAPOLIS, Md.- The U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) invited a select group of approximately 2,550 young men and women from around the nation and abroad to attend the Naval Academy Summer Seminar program this year. Sum- Gabe Decker mer Seminar is a fast-paced leadership experience for rising seniors in high school. This program helps educate, motivate and prepare selected students who are considering applying for admission to USNA. Gabe Decker, a student at Lanesboro High School in Lanesboro, Minnesota, will participate in the 2013 U.S.

Naval Academy Summer Seminar program. Summer Seminar teaches prospective applicants about life at the Naval Academy, where academics, athletics, and professional training are key elements in developing our nation’s leaders. Each student will attend a six-day session and experience a glimpse of USNA life. Students will have the opportunity to live in Bancroft Hall, eat in King Hall along with participating in academic and leadership workshops. They will also participate in daily physical training involving group runs and conditioning exercises. They will experience firsthand what the Naval Academy has to offer through its exceptional academic, athletic, extracurricular activities and leadership training programs.

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Winter Rye Field Day March 16 in SEPlease Minnesota do not bill for

HARMONY, Minn. -- What to do with winter rye as the planting season approaches is the topic of a short field day Saturday, March 16, from 10:30 a.m. to noon, at the hog farm of Travis Willford southeast of Harmony. The event is free, though an RSVP is appreciated to guarantee coffee and a roll: contact Caroline van Schaik at 507-523-3366 or caroline@ landstewardshipproject.org. Willford’s farm is located at 33568 County 30 at the southern edge of Fillmore County.

Willford, a member of the Fillmore County Soil and Water Resources District Board of Directors, will talk about his use of winter rye as a cover crop planted after soybeans and prior to corn. This is his second year working with a cover crop. Participants will take a look at the rye in the field, and hear how it can be killed under tillage and no-till conditions, with and without the use of chemicals. Other topics to be addressed include the relation between cover

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Commerce Commissioner reminds consumers to protect themselves from identity theft SAINT PAUL, MN – As part of National Consumer Protection Week, the Minnesota Department of Commerce warns consumers to protect themselves against identity theft. Minnesotans who suspect they might be victims of identity theft should act quickly to minimize the damage to their credit reports and lessen financial losses. “Identity theft can happen to anyone and can have devastating financial results,” said Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman. “The threat can come from hightech skimmers that capture your credit card information to scammers who dumpster-dive for your personal information. Fortunately, Minnesotans can protect their information and financial wellbeing.” Here are important steps consumers should take to monitor and protect themselves from identity theft crimes: •Before revealing personal information, find out how it will be used. Ask whether it will be shared with other companies.

Many businesses will provide you with their “privacy policy.” •Never give personal information over the phone or email. Most businesses that need bank account information, passwords or credit card numbers already have all the information they need and will not call or email a request for more information. •Check your credit report once a year. Credit reports show your credit history, including the number of loan requests and whether it’s for credit cards, auto loans or mortgages. Make sure the report is accurate, and write a letter noting any mistakes. •There are three major credit bureaus that provide credit reports for a nominal fee, and there may be variations in each report: Equifax, 800-685-1111, Experian, 888-EXPERIAN, and Trans Union, 800-916-8800. •Pay attention to billing cycles. Follow up with creditors if bills don’t arrive on time. •Take your receipts. If a store payment is made by credit card, some receipts list the full card

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number. Do not dispose of the receipt in a public place •Have new checks delivered to the bank. •Use passwords whenever possible. Avoid using passwords that contain easily available information like your mother’s maiden name, your birth date or the last four digits of your Social Security Number. Use a different password for each account. Do not store written passwords in purses or wallets where credit cards are kept. •Minimize the amount of personal information you carry. Do not store Social Security cards, passports or birth certificates in purses or wallets. •Write down credit card names and numbers and store them in a safe place. It’s important to cancel your credit cards immediately if they’ve been stolen. •Guard the mailbox from theft. •Tear up junk mail. If you receive pre-screened credit card or mortgage offers in the mail, tear them up if you decide not to accept the offer. In a method called “dumpster diving,” thieves scour trash bins for personal information.

•Reduce the amount of junk mail you receive. To opt out of receiving pre-screened credit card offers, call: 1-888-5-OPTOUT (1-888-567- 8688). •Only use secure internet sites for e-commerce. Look for a small yellow “padlock” in the toolbar and “https” in the web address. •It is important to simply know who you are dealing with. Do not give out personal information over the phone, through the mail or over the Internet unless you have initiated the contact How to recover your identity: After identity theft occurs, it is critical to document all conversations and correspondence with the companies and agencies helping to reestablish your personal information. Steps to repair your personal information may vary depending on what crime occurred, but in most cases there are a few basic steps to take: •Contact the fraud departments of the three major credit bureaus. Tell them that you’re an identity theft victim, and request a “fraud alert” on your file. Ask creditors to call you before approving any new accounts or changing your existing accounts.

Duane Benson to keynote the Preston Area Community Foundation Banquet The Preston Area Community Foundation announces Duane Benson as the featured speaker for their Annual Banquet. The Celebration has been set for Monday, March 25, 2013 at the Branding Iron Supper Club, Preston with the social hour from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. The dinner will follow at 6:30 p.m. Benson will speak on “The Future Ain’t What it Used to Be”. He is a Commissioner for the Minnesota Sports Facilities Authority appointed in July 2012. Duane Benson is also a local Lanesboro area cattle farmer and former Minnesota Senator from 1980 to 1994. During his tenure in the Senate he served as the Senate Minority Leader for a period during that time.

Benson was the Executive Director of the Minnesota Early Learning Foundation from 2005 through 2011. He also was the Executive Director of the Minnesota Business Partnership from 1994 to 2003. He graduated with honors from Hamline University and was drafted into the NFL. He played eleven seasons as a linebacker for the Oakland Raider, Atlanta Falcons, and the Houston Oilers. Benson is active in numerous civic and charitable organizations and serves as a Trustee of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. He is a 2009 laureate of the Junior Achievement Upper Midwest Business Hall of Fame. In addition, the event will fea-

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•Ask the bureaus for a copy of your credit report, which is usually free if the report is inaccurate due to fraud. Check the area that lists “inquiries,” and if loan or credit requests appear that you did not make, ask that those inquiries be removed. Order new reports in a few months to be sure that the information was removed, because it can negatively affect your credit score. •Contact the credit card companies for any accounts that have been tampered with or opened fraudulently. Speak with someone in the security or fraud department of each creditor, and also notify them with a letter. Immediately close accounts that have been tampered with and open new accounts with new PINs and passwords. •File a report with your local police or the police in the community where the identity theft took place. Be sure to obtain a copy of the police report in case the bank, credit card company or others need proof of the crime. Even if the police can’t find the identity thief, having a copy of the police report will be helpful when dealing with creditors.

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ture a silent and live auction. Cost for the evening is $35 with tickets available at F & M Community Bank or Weber & Judd Pharmacy both in Preston. Funds raised during the evening will be placed in the Foundation’s endowment fund. The interest earned on the endowment fund is then granted to local non-profit organizations for helping them finance special projects. Recent grant recipients have included the Fillmore Central daycare program, the National Trout Center, the area Audubon Society for the swift breeding tower at the Trailhead, and the Preston Historical Society for additional caboose remodeling. Additional applications are welcomed by the Foundation for future grants.

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Recycling 101 By LaVerne C. Paulson, Recycling Education Coordinator How many times have you stood on the bank of the Root River amazed at the clarity of the water and the occasional flash of a fish as it feeds on LaVerne larvae and Paulson other tasty morsels in the water? Each year thousands of visitors come to Bluff Country to admire the beauty of the rugged bluffs and the pristine streams and experience this beauty first hand. Now and then, one may encounter a small whirlpool in the stream, spinning lazily on the edge of the current. There are usually a few leaves, a hapless bug, or a small stick or two caught up in the eddy. Such is the beauty of nature. We can also see other items in the eddy. Perhaps a plastic bottle, an aluminum can, or

maybe a styrofoam bait container. These do not belong in the water and certainly do not add to the beauty of the stream. There is garbage, perhaps not a whole lot, but there is some garbage in the Root River. It doesn’t stay around long. Sooner or later, it will escape the eddy and make its way down stream to be caught in another whirlpool, escape again, and eventually reach the Mississippi River. Some of it will even find its way to the Gulf of Mexico and won’t bother us anymore. A lot of the following information was supplied by Wikipedia and National Geographic. There are many large cities on or near the western coast of North America. Way too much plastic finds its way to the streets of these cities, and during a heavy rainstorm, enters the storm sewers and then travels out to sea. Living here in the Midwest, the Pacific Ocean may not seem to be a concern to many of us, but I thought you may find this a bit interesting, if not a little disturbing. The Pacific Ocean is like a large

RCF approves four grants totaling $5,180 for projects Four grants totaling up to $5,180 were approved for a variety of community projects at the Rushford Community Foundation (RCF) Board of Directors meeting on February 8. A $1,480 grant will go to the Rushford Area Chamber of Commerce’s Community Lighted Christmas Tree Fund. The RCF joins a host of area business donors in supporting this project, which has upgraded the bluff-top tree with LED lights to reduce costs and has created a more efficient and safer way to make future repairs. With RCF’s grant, the project reaches its fundraising goal and the greater community will enjoy this prominent Rushford

holiday symbol for many years to come. A grant in the amount of $150 was approved for the Semcac Retired & Senior Volunteer Program’s substance abuse prevention initiative with 8th graders at R-P Middle School. The program involves monthly discussions with people who have experienced first-hand the effects of drug or alcohol abuse. Volunteer speakers have included probation officers, law enforcement, and individuals or families that share their personal stories. The program’s intended outcome is to help young people understand the impacts of their decisions and make posi-

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Monday, March 11, 2013 Root River... a very large Root River. It is always moving, and it has extremely large whirlpools known as gyres that trap and hold tons and tons of floating chemical sludge, plastic debris, and other waste that finds its way to the ocean. The Giant Pacific Garbage Patch, located approximately a thousand miles off the California coast has been estimated to be at least the size of Texas and seems to be growing each year. That is certainly one large floating island of trash just spinning around out there somewhere. It is a swirling mass made up mostly of plastics that threaten the delicate ocean ecosystem. Plastic buried in a landfill breaks down slowly in the absence of light. Out in the ocean, sunlight striking the water breaks plastic down into small pieces quite quickly. These particles either float on the surface or are suspended out of sight. Numerous sea animals see the bits of plastic as food and eat them, clogging their digestive systems, usually resulting in death. If these small animals are eaten by larger tive choices. The RCF grant will allow the project to offer awards for the top essays written by the 8th grade participants this spring. The RCF has granted the City of Rushford, in partnership with the R-P School District, up to $3,000 towards the process to apply for a planning grant from the MN Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) Safe Routes to School Program. If the planning grant is awarded, Mn/DOT would contract with a planning company to develop— with significant public involvement and input—a comprehensive, community-wide plan for the creation of safe biking and walking routes to schools. These new routes would improve student safety, potentially reduce transportation costs, and increase recreational opportunities for the entire community. Lastly, the Foundation for R-P Schools will receive a $500 grant for the development of its website. The Foundation for R-P Schools was organized within the past year and is under the umbrella of the Southern MN Initiative Foundation and the RCF. Once firmly established, the Foundation for R-P Schools intends to return the granted funds to the RCF. The new website will inform parents, students, alumni, and area residents about the Foundation for R-P Schools’ efforts to raise money to establish and administer scholarship funds. The RCF Board of Directors meets quarterly and considers proposals for projects or programs that fit the foundation’s grantmaking priorities. The community foundation is made possible by the past, current and future financial gifts from individuals, organizations and businesses. For more information, visit www.rushfordcommunityfoundation.com.

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animals, the plastic is ingested by them and causes even more complications. Albatross have been known to inadvertently feed their young bottle caps and other pieces of plastic that cause certain death to the bird. Other sea dwelling birds, mammals, and fish can be trapped, cut, drowned, or become entangled in plastic bags, garbage bags, or other debris. The plastic bottle, aluminum can, and styrofoam container floating in the Root River, will not be joining the Giant Pacific Garbage Patch, but there is a chance that one of them will find its way to a relatively large body of water, and cause problems there or somewhere along the way. Or...perhaps an ecological angler or caring canoeist will rescue the three travelers and deliver them to where they really belong, helping make the

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meandering river a place of natural beauty once again. Are you in need of a couple extra reasons to like plastic grocery bags a little less? Between five hundred billion and a trillion plastic grocery bags are used world wide each year. The first ones were produced in the 1960s, but didn’t become common in grocery stores until 1982. 1,000,000,000,000 bags a year gives you a couple billion more reasons to join the “Bag Brigade” of Fillmore County and just say “no thanks” to paper and plastic. Additional information concerning plastic, its products, and some problems can be found at www.savetheplastics. com<http://www.savetheplastics.com> or http://thepointshave.com/2012/05/30/ midway-pollution-video-birdsdying-eating-our-plastic/

Amos Anderson, a longtime Preston resident, recently celebrated his 100th birthday with several friends and family at the Christ Lutheran Church in Preston. Amos was the first elected commander of the Preston VFW. Photo by Ron Laughlin

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

State of Minnesota

Monday, March 11, 2013

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Notice of fiLLMoRe coUNtY DeLiNQUeNt tAXeS

In District Court

County of Fillmore Third Judicial District Court File 23-CV-13-123 TO: ALL PERSONS WITH A LEGAL INTEREST IN THE PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE FOLLOWING DELINQUENT TAX LIST A list of real property in Fillmore County on which delinquent property taxes and penalties are due has been filed with the Court Administrator of Fillmore County. This list is published to inform all persons that the listed property is subject to forfeiture because of delinquent taxes. The property owner, taxpayer, or other interested person must either pay the tax and penalty, plus interest and costs, or file a written objection with the Fillmore County Court Administrator. The objection must be filed by May 6, 2013, stating the reason why the tax or penalty is not due on the property. If no objection is filed, a court judgment will be entered against the property for the unpaid tax, penalty, interest, and costs. For property under court judgment, the period of redemption begins on May 13, 2013, and ends three to five years later, depending on the type of property and where it is located. The period of redemption means the time within which taxes must be paid to avoid losing the property through forfeiture. To avoid forfeiture, taxes on property located within a township must be paid by May 13, 2018. Taxes must also be paid by May 13, 2018, if the property is one of the following types in a city: (1) residential homestead, (2) farm homestead, (3) private cabins, (4) resorts occupied by the owner, and (5) resorts in operation for not more than 225 days a year. Payment of tax by May 13, 2016, is necessary to avoid forfeiture of any property in a city which is not described in the preceding sentence. To determine how much interest and costs must be added to pay the tax in full, contact the Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office, Fillmore County Courthouse, Preston, MN. 55965. The telephone number is: (507)765-3811. JAMES D. ATTWOOD DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR FILLMORE COUNTY, MINNESOTA DATE: February 07, 2013 Names of Owners, Taxpayers, & Interested Parties

Parcel # Description of Property

PRI - 000027031 RICHARD MICKELSON 35762 218TH ST LANESBORO MN 55949

AMHERST TOWNSHIP R 10.0039.050 Sect-05 Twp-102 Range-009 3.01 AC 3.01AC NW1/4 NE1/4

PRI - 000036214 KATHARINE G HANSON N1944 HICKORY LN LACROSSE WI 54601 PRI - 000036214 KATHARINE G HANSON N1944 HICKORY LN LACROSSE WI 54601

PRI - 000045776 EVAN W MEIER AND SHANNON K HYTER 302 ELM ST RUSHFORD MN 55971 CON - 000002689 RUSHFORD STATE BANK 219 MILL ST S PO BOX 648 RUSHFORD MN 55971

Year

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents)

2012

235.40

R 10.0277.000 Sect-27 Twp-102 Range-009 4.75 AC BK 49 PAGE 496 DEEDS

2012

286.00

R 10.0311.000 Sect-32 Twp-102 Range-009 BEG AT PT 181’ S & 33’ W OF NE COR SE1/4 RUNNING S 140’ W 119’ N 140’ E 119’ TO BEG

2012

ARENDAHL TOWNSHIP R 13.0117.000 Sect-14 Twp-104 Range-009 18.98 AC SW1/4 SE1/4 & SE1/4 SW1/4 EX 61.02AC

PRI - 000029690 CHARLES J & LYNETTE JOHNSON 401 E GROVE ST RUSHFORD MN 55971

R 13.0264.050 2012 Sect-35 Twp-104 Range-009 6.54 AC 6.54AC NE1/4 SE1/4 LYING E OF RIVER

PRI - 000031108 JOHN A & KIMBERLY K MCKENZIE 10478 121ST AVE LEROY MN 55951

BEAVER TOWNSHIP R 32.0188.010 Sect-33 Twp-101 Range-013 8.79 AC 290 X 1320’ PC W1/2 SW1/4

2012

11.40

R 21.0350.000 Twp-101 Range-011 GRANGER ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-1-2 Block-152 LOTS 1-2 BLK 152 VILLAGE OF GRANGER

2012

246.24

408.12

PRI - 000030299 JEFFERY L & VICTORIA C JOHNSON 10239 COUNTY 116 HARMONY MN 55939

PRI - 000027326 RAMONA VIOLA TRENDE 15131 COUNTY 17 PRESTON MN 55965

R 21.0006.000 Sect-01 Twp-101 Range-011 58.00 AC S120AC SE1/4 EX 62A FISHBAUGHER

2012

447.70

189.20

PRI - 000034376 JEFFREY V WILSON 905 3RD ST W CRESCO IA 52136

R 21.0280.000 2012 Sect-34 Twp-101 Range-011 1.00 AC OL KNOWN AS STONE QUARRY W OF BLKS 114 & 129 W OF RIVER & E OF RIVER & S OF MAY ST TO BEG EX TO MILLER & VACATED DECOTA & ELM ST

38.76

PRI - 000030299 JEFFERY L & VICTORIA C JOHNSON 10239 COUNTY 116 HARMONY MN 55939

R 21.0280.010 Sect-34 Twp-101 Range-011 S1/2 S1/2 OF OL KNOWN AS STONE QUARRY W OF BLK 114-129 E OF RIVER & W OF LOT 6 BLK 129

2.20

PRI - 000034376 JEFFREY V WILSON 905 3RD ST W CRESCO IA 52136

R 21.0281.000 2012 Sect-34 Twp-101 Range-011 1.00 AC OL KNOWN AS STONE QUARRY W OF BLKS 114 & 129 E OF RIVER & E OF RIVER & N OF MAY ST

157.32

2012

693.00

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP

PRI - 000034376 JEFFERY V WILSON 905 3RD ST W CRESCO IA 52136

BRISTOL TOWNSHIP R 21.0310.000 Twp-101 Range-011 GRANGER ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-1-6 Block-091 LOTS 1-2-3-4-5-6-15-16-17-18 BLK 91 VILL OF GRANGER

PRI - 000034376 JEFFERY V WILSON 905 3RD ST W CRESCO IA 52136

R 21.0318.000 Twp-101 Range-011 GRANGER ORIGINAL PLAT Block-106 BLK 106 VILLAGE OF GRANGER

2012

PRI - 000034376 JEFFERY V WILSON 905 3RD ST W CRESCO IA 52136

R 21.0319.020 Twp-101 Range-011 GRANGER ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-4-8 Block-114 LOTS 4-6-7-8 BLOCK-114 VILLAGE OF GRANGER

2012

PRI - 000030299 CHRISTOPHER L JOHNSON 10314 COUNTY 116 HARMONY MN 55939

R 21.0324.000 Twp-101 Range-011 GRANGER ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-011 Block-128 LOTS 11 TO 14 BLK 128 VILLAGE OF GRANGER

2012

PRI - 000030299 JEFFERY L & VICTORIA C JOHNSON 10239 COUNTY 116 HARMONY MN 55939

R 21.0328.010 Twp-101 Range-011 GRANGER ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-008 Block-129 N56’ L 8 BLK 129 VILLAGE OF GRANGER

2012

PRI - 000030299 JEFFERY L & VICTORIA C JOHNSON 10239 COUNTY 116 HARMONY MN 55939

R 21.0329.000 Twp-101 Range-011 GRANGER ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-008 Block-129 .15 AC S 44’ LOTS 8 & 10 BLK 129 VILLAGE OF GRANGER

2012

PRI - 000030299 JEFFERY L & VICTORIA C JOHNSON 10239 COUNTY 116 HARMONY MN 55939

R 21.0327.000 Twp-101 Range-011 GRANGER ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-6-7 Block-129 LOTS 6-7 BLK 129 VILLAGE OF GRANGER

2012

Year

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents)

R 21.0346.000 Twp-101 Range-011 GRANGER ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-010 Block-151 S1/2 OF LOT 10 BLK 151 VILLAGE OF GRANGER & N6’ OF THE ADJOINING VACATED ALLEY

884.40

R 33.0059.010 Sect-09 Twp-102 Range-013 12.25 AC 12.25AC W1/2 SW1/4

Parcel # Description of Property

PRI - 000033131 JEFFERY JOHNSON 10239 COUNTY 116 AVE HARMONY MN 55939

2012

PRI - 000044933 STACEY YORK 20232 121ST AVE SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

Names of Owners, Taxpayers, & Interested Parties

36.48

294.12

27.36

PRI - 000030580 JOHN D HERSHBERGER CAROLINA J HERSHBERGER 13999 COUNTY 23 CANTON MN 55922

CANTON TOWNSHIP R 08.0189.000 2012 Sect-15 Twp-101 Range-009 6.85 AC COM 21 R W OF SE COR NE1/4 OF NE 1/4 W 36 1/7R N 28R E42 1/7 R SW TO BEG

PRI - 000034704 JEFFREY G TORGERSON 10517 COUNTY 113 EYOTA MN 55934

R 08.0368.000 Sect-35 Twp-101 Range-009 1.08AC OL IN SE COR NE1/4 LYING E OF 52

PRI - 000040522 SEAN H KRUDWIG & ELIZABETH A CLOBES 402 23RD AVE SW ROCHESTER MN 55902 PRI - 000028080 CECELIA BORGEN LANESBORO MN 55949

113.30

11.00

24.20

37.40

2012

CARIMONA TOWNSHIP R 22.0144.020 Sect-16 Twp-102 Range-011 6.47 AC 6.47AC NE1/4 SE1/4

CHATFIELD TOWNSHIP R 25.0076.000 Sect-13 Twp-104 Range-011 34.29 AC NW1/4 SE1/4 EX 25.8A & SW1/4 NW1/4 EX 19.91

PRI - 000029384 SHAWN D & JULIE R BAKER 31253 271ST AVE CHATFIELD MN 55923

32.76

2012

347.60

2012

234.84

CARROLTON TOWNSHIP R18.0153.010 2012 Sect-21 Twp-103 Range-010 .28 AC COM AT PT 34RDS & 3 LKS W & 38 1/2 RDS N OF SE COR TH E 9RDS ALONG N SIDE OF HWY THE N W 18RDS TO HWY THE SE ALONG

PRI - 000029384 SHAWN D & JULIE R BAKER 31253 271ST AVE CHATFIELD MN 55923

38.76

9.12

2012

503.80

R 25.0077.000 Sect-13 Twp-104 Range-011 31.80 AC A PT OF W1/2 SW1/4 SW 1/4

2012

1575.20

PRI - 000029384 SHAWN D & JULIE R BAKER 31253 271ST AVE CHATFIELD MN 55923

R 25.0077.010 Sect-13 Twp-104 Range-011 2.00 AC ZAC QUARRY SITE SW1/4 SW1/4

2012

95.76

PRI - 000029384 SHAWN D & JULIE R BAKER 31253 271ST AVE CHATFIELD MN 55923

R 25.0077.020 Sect-13 Twp-104 Range-011 87.00 AC 5A NW1/4 SW1/4 & S1/2 SW1/4 & 15A OF S1/2 SE1/4 NW OF RIVER EX 2A QUARRY SITE & EX 31.8A TO BROCK

2012

1245.20

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Names of Owners, Taxpayers, & Interested Parties

Parcel # Description of Property

Year

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents)

Names of Owners, Taxpayers, & Interested Parties

Parcel # Description of Property

Year

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents)

PRI - 000029384 SHAWN D & JULIE R BAKER 31253 271ST AVE CHATFIELD MN 55923

R 25.0081.000 Sect-13 Twp-104 Range-011 80.00 AC NE1/4 SW1/4 & NW1/4 SE1/4

2012

1042.80

PRI - 000045097 STEVEN TROGSTAD 11130 MILL CREEK RD SE CHATFIELD MN 55923

R 20.0040.040 Sect-06 Twp-104 Range-010 3.49 AC PT OF S260’ OF SW1/4 SW1/4

2012

30.80

PRI - 000029384 SHAWN D & JULIE R BAKER 31253 271ST AVE CHATFIELD MN 55923

R 25.0091.000 Sect-14 Twp-104 Range-011 10.00 AC PT SE1/4 NE1/4

2012

136.40

PRI - 000045097 STEVEN TROGSTAD 11130 MILL CREEK RD SE CHATFIELD MN 55923

R 20.0040.070 Sect-06 Twp-104 Range-010 25.74 AC NE1/4 SW1/4 EXC E575’ OF N1080’

2012

464.20

PRI - 000044945 JEANA WIESNER 27492 MORGAN RD WYKOFF MN 55990

FILLMORE TOWNSHIP R 29.0018.010 Sect-03 Twp-103 Range-012 10.00 AC SW1/4 SE1/4 NW1/4

2012

1493.40

PRI - 000036944 ALLAN GAVERE 1717 EAST 2100 SOUTH SAL LAKE CITY UT 84106

R 20.0328.000 Sect-36 Twp-104 Range-010 150.50 AC W 1R OF NE1/4 NW1/4 & S1/2 NW1/4 & N1/2 SW1/4 EX 10A

2012

1616.40

PRI - 000043358 BRIAN J RATHBUN 27990 MORGAN RD WYKOFF MN 55990

R 29.0018.030 Sect-03 Twp-103 Range-012 5.00 AC N330’ OF E660’ OF NE1/4 NW1/4

2012

756.80

PRI - 000040483 CHARLOTTE M TREAT 20854 212TH ST PRESTON MN 55965

FORESTVILLE TOWNSHIP R 28.0007.020 Sect-02 Twp-102 Range-012 17.20 AC 28.20AC SE1/4 SE1/4 S OF TWP RD EX 11.00AC

2012

1337.32

2012

917.40

1654.40

PRI - 000032736 JOEL A KAASE 28894 COUNTY 22 PRESTON MN 55965

HARMONY TOWNSHIP R 14.0031.010 Sect-05 Twp-101 Range-010 18.00 AC 18A NW COR NW1/4 NW1/4

PRI - 000041965 DEREK LANGE & BRIAN & MARILYN BRATAGER 13887 295TH AVE HARMONY MN 55939

R 14.0111.010 Sect-17 Twp-101 Range-010 10.00 AC E531’ OF N821’ OF NE1/4 NW1/4

2012

PRI - 000043595 ARLIS D WANGEN 30626 COUNTY 44 HARMONY MN 55939

R 14.0140.010 Sect-21 Twp-101 Range-010 4.62 AC BLDG SITE IN N1/2 NW1/4 NE1/4

2012

PRI - 000042332 KEVEN ROESLER & MARVIN & JANICE ROESLER TRUST 30314 COUNTY 30 HARMONY MN 55939

R 14.0208.000 Sect-32 Twp-101 Range-010 60.00 AC E60A OF NE1/4

2012

PRI - 000011425 MARTIN J HOCHESTETLER & WILMA E GINGERICH 10419 295TH AVE HARMONY MN 55939

R 14.0206.010 Sect-32 Twp-101 Range-010 21.41 AC 21.41AC BEING A PT OF E1/2 SE1/4 NW1/4 & PT E1/2 NE1/4 SW1/4

2012

PRI - 000042332 KEVEN ROESLER & MARVIN & JANICE ROESLER TRUST 30314 COUNTY 30 HARMONY MN 55939

R 14.0211.000 Sect-33 Twp-101 Range-010 150.00 AC NW1/4 EX10A N1/2 N1/2 NW1/4

2012

PRI - 000043072 VICKI STARKS % THE HIGHLAND STORE 22485 391ST AVE LANESBORO MN 55949

PRI - 000026845 WILLIAM C & JEAN M MCDANIEL 1057 GOLD FINCH DR WACONIA MN 55387 PRI - 000016549 DAVID J CHRISTINE K VOELTZ 17151 300TH ST WYKOFF MN 55990 CON - 00016679 GERALDINE O’BRYNE 28687 COUNTY 5 WYKOFF MN 55990

HOLT TOWNSHIP R 11.0286.00 2012 Sect-35 Twp-103 Range-009 .54 AC .04A IN E1/2 SE1/4 & BOOK 79 PAGE 617 DEEDS EX .04A ALSO N1/2 PIECE BEG 12R S OF 1/4SO STAKE E SIDE OF SEC 35 THE S 2R W 7R N 2R E 7R TO BEG JORDAN TOWNSHIP R 31.0102.010 Sect-11 Twp-104 Range-012 39.00 AC NE1/4 SE1/4 EX1A R 31.0287.000 Sect-34 Twp-104 Range-012 80.00 AC N1/2 SW1/4

787.60

1737.36

665.50

4332.00

407.00

2012

580.26

2012

1992.72

PRI - 000044130 LEVI S HERSHBERGER 42591 160TH ST MABEL MN 55954

NEWBURG TOWNSHIP R 01.0026.000 Sect-04 Twp-101 Range-008 11.00 AC COM NE COR NE1/4 W 66R S 26 2/3R E 66R N 23 2/3 R TO BEG

PRI - 000040770 CRISTAL J ADKINS 12038 STATE HWY 43 MABEL MN 55954

R 01.0201.000 Sect-23 Twp-101 Range-008 4.87 AC 4.87AC SW COR OF S1/2 SW1/4

PRI - 000027086 KURT K KERN & MIKE JOHNSON 1664 PRAIRIE LN OWATONNA MN 55060

NORWAY TOWNSHIP R 04.0029.020 Sect-04 Twp-103 Range-008 20.00 AC N1/2 SE1/4 NE1/4

PRI - 000027086 KURT K KERN & MIKE JOHNSON 1664 PRAIRIE LN OWATONNA MN 55060

R 04.0038.000 Sect-04 Twp-103 Range-008 39.50 AC NE1/4 NE1/4 EX1/2A

PRI - 000045096 SUZANNE TROGSTAD 855 8TH AVE SE ROCHESTER MN 55904

PILOT MOUND TOWNSHIP R 20.0040.000 Sect-06 Twp-104 Range-010 36.45 AC THAT PART OF N1/2 SE1/4 LYING SOUTHWEST OF HWY 30

PRI - 000045097 STEVEN TROGSTAD 11130 MILL CREEK RD SE CHATFIELD MN 55923

R 20.0040.020 Sect-06 Twp-104 Range-010 63.74 AC W 1/2 SW 1/4 EXCEPT 16.26AC IN SW CORNER

2012

PRI - 000045097 STEVEN TROGSTAD 11130 MILL CREEK RD SE CHATFIELD MN 55923

R 20.0040.060 Sect-06 Twp-104 Range-010 7.13 AC S540’ OF N1080’ OF E575’ OF NE1/4 SW1/4

2012

PRI - 000045097 STEVEN TROGSTAD 11130 MILL CREEK RD SE CHATFIELD MN 55923

R 20.0040.050 Sect-06 Twp-104 Range-010 7.13 AC N540’ OF E575’ OF NE1/4 SW1/4

2012

566.58

2012

712.80

2012

269.04

2012

523.26

2012

2261.60

943.80

57.20

55.00

PRI - 000040587 BRADLEY J RAIN 31088 STATE HWY 16 LANESBORO MN 55949 PRI - 000006549 PRESTON JR CHAM OF COMM PO BOX 123 PRESTON MN 55965

PRESTON TOWNSHIP R 16.0020.060 2012 Sect-03 Twp-102 Range-010 2.94 AC 2.94AC SW1/4 NW1/4 LYING E OF HWY 16 R 16.0117.010 2012 Sect-18 Twp-102 Range-010 1.00 AC COM AT A PT 4RDS E & 20RDS N OF SWCOR NE1/4 NW1/4 E8RDS N 20RDS & W8RDS S 20RDS TO BEG

PRI - 000011132 DOUGLAS D LEE 10349 4TH AVE S BLOOMINGTON MN 55420

SPRING VALLEY TOWNSHIP R 35.0105.010 Sect-10 Twp-103 Range-013 5.00 AC ALL S & E OF CTY RD NO 1 IN NE1/4 NW1/4 NW1/4

PRI - 000011213 HOWARD J MCFARLAND 25931 COUNTY 38 SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 35.0165.000 Sect-15 Twp-103 Range-013 35.50 AC THAT PT NE1/4 NE1/4 LYING W OF CO RD 38

529.10

25.08

2012

982.68

2012

308.00

2012

723.90

PRI - 000045384 DEANNA K BALLINGER N5660 HWY 47/55 SHAWANO WI 54166

SUMNER TOWNSHIP R 37.0102.010 Sect-18 Twp-104 Range-013 40.00 AC SE1/4 SW1/4

PRI - 000045384 DEANNA K BALLINGER N5660 HWY 47/55 SHAWANO WI 54166

R 37.0104.000 Sect-19 Twp-104 Range-013 200.00 AC NE1/4 SE1/4 NW 1/4

2012

4222.56

PRI - 000045384 DEANNA K BALLINGER N5660 HWY 47/55 SHAWANO WI 54166

R 37.0105.010 Sect-19 Twp-104 Range-013 40.00 AC NE1/4 NW1/4

2012

709.08

PRI - 000040525 LARRY L LEE 30391 121ST AVE SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 37.0111.010 Sect-20 Twp-104 Range-013 5.00 AC 5AC NE1/4 SE1/4

2012

961.82

PRI - 000040805 JEFFREY S & NANCY A MACKEY 10038 STATE HWY 56 LE ROY MN 55951

YORK TOWNSHIP R 27.0261.010 Sect-36 Twp-101 Range-012 22.32 AC 22.32 AC S1/2 NE1/4

2012

633.60

2012

95.76

PRI - 000040481 WAYNE HALL PO BOX 148 CANTON MN 55922

CANTON CITY R 09.0078.020 LOT 135

PRI - 000043310 JAMIE & HOLLY KNUTSON 304 MAIN ST N PO BOX 137 CANTON MN 55922

R 09.0023.000 2012 CANTON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-1-8 3.70 AC LOTS 1 TO 8 EX TO SCHOOL & EX PT OF LOT 3EX TO STATE

294.12

PRI - 000043310 JAMIE & HOLLY KNUTSON 304 MAIN ST N PO BOX 137 CANTON MN 55922

R 09.0064.000 CANTON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-105 N1/2 LOT 105 & ALL LOTS 106 & 107

2012

565.40

PRI - 000045422 REBECCA BURT 94 PINE ST FOUNTAIN MN 55935

FOUNTAIN CITY R 24.0132.030 FOUNTAIN ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-007 Block-013 A PT OF LOT 7 BLK 13 & S1/2 ABONDONED RD ADJOINING LOT 7

2012

1113.21

PRI - 000036604 IOLA D BLUMER 95 CEDAR ST PO BOX 59 FOUNTAIN MN 55935

R 24.0159.010 FOUNTAIN ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-3-5 Block-016 N1/2 OF W1/2 OF LOTS 3-4-5 BLK 16

2012

366.30

PRI - 000030831 GREGORY MARK HEIDEMAN ETAL 5124 LEXINGTON AVE N SHOREVIEW MN 55126

R 24.0019.020 Sect-10 Twp-103 Range-11 .95 AC .95A NE1/4 SW1/4

2012

157.32

PRI - 000043891 CHEFLARS RESTAURANT HLDGS,LLC PO BOX 368 HARMONY MN 55939

HARMONY CITY R 15.0249.010 LARSONS ADDITION Lot-5-6 Block-009 W 65’ OF LOTS 5 & 6 BLK 9 EX PIECE 13.67’ X 57.00’ TO CITY LARSON ADD

2012

4318.32

PRI - 000036414 DANIEL LEE ELLIOTT 118 S MAIN ST MABEL MN 55954

R 15.0257.000 2012 LARSONS SECOND ADDITION Lot-3-5 Block-010 N 10 FT LOT 3 & ALL LOT 4 & S1/2 LOT 5 BLK 10 LARSON 2ND ADD

1689.48

PRI - 000044724 BRETT R MCDONALD 360 2ND AVE SE HARMONY MN 55939

R 15.0411.000 TA TORGERSON THIRD ADDITION Lot-7-8 Block-001 LOTS 7 & 8 BLK 1 EX N25 FT OF 8 T.A. TORGERSONS THIRD ADDION

2012

776.60

PRI - 000044991 CORY SCRABECK PO BOX 94 HARMONY MN 55939

R 15.0605.000 LUTES SCRABECK FIRST ADDITION Lot-00A OUTLOT A LUTES SCRABECK FRIST ADDITION

2012

998.64

PRI - 000044991 CORY SCRABECK PO BOX 94 HARMONY MN 55939

R 15.0606.000 LUTES SCRABECK FIRST ADDITION Lot-00B OUTLOT B LUTES SCRABECK FRIST ADDITION

2012

114.00

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Names of Owners, Taxpayers, & Interested Parties PRI - 000045141 DWIGHT L SCRABECK 135 5TH ST SW HARMONY MN 55939

PRI - 000045705 TRAVIS M BILLMEIER 313 COFFEE ST E LANESBORO MN 55949 CON - 000008238 JULIE A HASLERUD 610 6TH AVE E CRESCO IA 52136 PRI - 000044844 ANNETTE PETERSON-IGBINOVIA & JUSTIN L PETERSON 10909 BRITTANY DR N CHAMPLIN MN 55316

Monday, March 11, 2013

fiLLMoRe coUNtY DeLiNQUeNt tAXeS Parcel # Description of Property

R 15.0597.000 LUTES SCRABECK FIRST ADDITION Lot-007 Block-001 LOT 7 BLOCK 1 LUTES SCRABECK FRIST ADDITION LANESBORO CITY R 19.0139.000 LANESBORO ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-2-3 Block-014 LOTS 2-3 BLK 14

R 19.0347.010 LANESBORO FIRST ADDITION Lot-5-6 Block-055 LOTS 5 & N38’ LOT 6 BLK 55 1ST ADD

Year 2012

2012

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents) 620.16

524.41

2012

579.69

2012

513.00

PRI - 000036414 DANIEL LEE ELLIOTT 117 S MAIN ST MABEL MN 55954

MABEL CITY R 02.0092.000 MABEL ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-086 Block-001 W 80 FT OF LOT 86

PRI - 000036414 DANIEL LEE ELLIOTT 117 S MAIN ST MABEL MN 55954

R 02.0124.000 MABEL ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-137 Block-001 LOT 137

2012

481.08

PRI - 000036414 DANIEL LEE ELLIOTT 117 S MAIN ST MABEL MN 55954

R 02.0125.000 MABEL ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-138 Block-001 LOT 138

2012

95.76

PRI - 000036414 DANIEL LEE ELLIOTT 117 S MAIN ST MABEL MN 55954

R 02.0126.00 MABEL ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-139 Block-001 LOT 139-140-141

2012

1892.40

PRI - 000031781 LITA FREDERICKSON 116 N OAK ST MABEL MN 55954

R 02.0178.000 MABEL ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-248 Block-001 LOTS 248 & 249

2012

594.00

PRI - 000035799 JOEL L & JELAINE L MERCHLEWITZ 33072 RUSH CREEK ROE RD RUSHFORD MN 55971

R 02.0193.000 MABEL ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-275 Block-001 LOTS 275 & N1/2 OF LOT 276

2012

1254.00

PRI - 000000782 DELONE FERN FOSSUM 208 FILLMORE AVE N PO BOX 55 MABEL MN 55954

R 02.0283.000 LP THOMPSON ADDITION Lot-001 Block-001 LOT 1 L P THOMPSON ADD

2012

1463.76

PRI - 000044764 JOHN E & MELISSA GARVER 506 FILLMORE AVE E MABEL MN 55954

R 02.0314.000 HAGEN ADDITION Lot-002 Block-003 LOT 2 BLK 3 HAGEN ADD

2012

1328.80

PRI - 000042518 DONALD J BRUMM JR & JACQUELYN BRUMM PO BOX 323 MABEL MN 55954

R 02.0014.010 Sect-26 Twp-101 Range-008 MABEL OUTLOTS Lot-007 OL 7 IN N1/2 SW1/4 EX N 75’

2012

228.05

PRI - 000037838 BRIAN K & AMANDA D MINER 11971 COUNTY 3 SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

OSTRANDER CITY R 34.0111.000 OSTRANDER ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-7-8 Block-008 N 23’ LOT 7 & ALL LOT 8 BLK 8

PRI - 000044029 NATHAN COLE 426 ROBERT ST S OSTRANDER MN 55961

2012

2220.72

R 34.0117.000 LS RENDAHL ADDITION Lot-006 LOT 6 L.S. RENDAHL’S ADD

2012

539.00

PRI - 000020165 ROBERT & LOIS SCHWINEFUS PO BOX 163 SPRING VALLEY MN 55975-0163

R 34.0019.000 Sect-29 Twp-102 Range-013 110 X 173.5’ PC OF OL 11

2012

904.20

PRI - 000036457 VERN FREESE 413 MINNESOTA ST OSTRANDER MN 55961

R 34.0032.000 Sect-29 Twp-102 Range-013 PT OL 12 SW1/4 NW1/4

2012

298.10

PRI - 000039830 MICHAEL R MCNALLY 425 MINNESOTA ST PO BOX 123 OSTRANDER MN 55961

R 34.0041.000 2012 Sect-29 Twp-102 Range-013 COM 533’ E & 1705’ S NW COR SEC 29 W140’ N101’ E140’ W101’ TO BEG SW1/4 NW1/4

972.40

PRI - 000011977 RONALD B KRIEGER 417 MINNESOTA ST OSTRANDER MN 55961

R 34.0041.010 2012 Sect-29 Twp-102 Range-013 COM AT PT 533’ E & 1806’ S OF NW COR SEC 29 W140’ S75’ E140’ N75’ TO BEG SW1/4 NW1/4

709.82

PRI - 000028349 JOEL JOHNSON RR1 BOX 87A PETERSON MN 55962

The FCJ reaches over 12,000 household each week.

PETERSON CITY R 07.0059.010 Sect-30 Twp-104 Range-008 BEG AT PT N 39DEG 53MIN E 450’ FROM THE SW COR NE1/4 SEC 30 THEN N61DEG 10MIN E264’ THE S 28DEG 50MIN E 165’ THE S 61DEG 10MIN W 264’ THEN N 28DEG 50 MIN W165’ TO PLACE OF BEG CON 1A

PRI - 000026818 LESLIE HELLICKSON 83100 TRAILS END RD BRUNO MN 55712-3106

PRESTON CITY R 17.0140.000 PRESTON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-003 Block-002 LOT 3 BLK 2

PRI - 000006891 PRESTON OIL PROD INC PO BOX 107 PRESTON MN 55965

2012

585.20

Names of Owners, Taxpayers, & Interested Parties

Parcel # Description of Property

Year

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents)

PRI - 000006971 THOMAS D KLOMPS 113 RIVER ST PRESTON MN 55965

R 17.0198.000 PRESTON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-002 Block-008 LOT 2 BLK 8

2012

776.60

PRI - 000006891 PRESTON OIL PROD INC PO BOX 107 PRESTON MN 55965

R 17.0316.020 BARBARA KAERCHERS ADDITION Lot-6-7 Block-012 LOT 6 & 7 BLK 12

2012

282.72

PRI - 000043705 TRADITIONS OF PRESTON, LLC 1555 SOUTHCROSS DR W BURNSVILLE MN 55306

R 17.0479.000 BILLINGS ADDITION Lot-1-9 Block-010 LOT 1 TO 10 BLK 10 BILLINGS ADD & PT OF VACATED ST

2012

4306.92

PRI - 000043054 KEVIN S LANGE 300 COTTAGE GROVE AVE SE PRESTON MN 55965

R 17.0543.000 COLUMBIAN ADDITION Lot-6-7 Block-007 LOT 6-7 BLK 7 COLUMBIAN ADD

2012

782.10

PRI - 000029690 CHARLES J & LYNETTE JOHNSON 401 E GROVE ST RUSHFORD MN 55971

RUSHFORD CITY R 06.0401.000 OTIS ADDITION Lot-012 Block-006 LOT 12 BLK 6 OTIS ADD

2012

1804.00

PRI - 000043971 AARON LEE & ASHLEY CLARK 408 RUSHFORD AVE E RUSHFORD MN 55971 CON - 000002959 ROGER A & MARCIA L COLBENSON PO BOX 357 RUSHFORD MN 55971

R 06.0423.000 2012 OTIS SECOND ADDITION Lot-019 Block-002 N1/2 LOTS 19 & 20 BLK 2EX N 75’ W25’ LOTS 20 OTIS 2ND ADD

1478.41

PRI - 000043293 JAMES SCHUELER PO BOX 502 RUSHFORD MN 55971

R 06.0471.020 STEBBINS SS ADDITION Lot-046 Block-005 E 100 FT OF LOT 46 BLK 5 STEBBINS ADD

2012

862.39

PRI - 000026489 LARRY D & JANICE J JOHNSON 305 MAPLE ST S PO BOX 664 RUSHFORD MN 55971

R 06.0274.000 STEVENS ADDTION Lot-5-8 Block-005 LOT 5 EX N 10’ & ALL OF LOTS 6,7,8 BLK 5 STEVENS ADD

2012

1425.60

PRI - 000038102 CANDACE MCLELLAN 100 HARRY ST PO BOX 714 RUSHFORD MN 55971 CON - 000025298 CHARLES C & MARILYN BOEHMKE 204 EAST RUSHFORD AVE RUSHFORD MN 55971

R 06.0299.000 STEVENS ADDITION Lot-017 Block-007 LOT 17-18 BLK 7 STEVENS ADDITION

2012

761.20

PRI - 000037204 KATHARINE G HANSON N1944 HICKORY LANE LACROSSE WI 54601

R 06.0330.000 STEVENS ADDITION Lot-013 Block-010 LT 13 & E 25’ OF LOT 14 BLK 10 STEVENS ADDITION

2012

1682.64

PRI - 000041076 JOYCE M BLOCK 510 STEVENS AVE RUSHFORD MN 55971

R 06.0342.000 STEVENS RESIDENT ADDITION Lot-3-4 Block-001 PT LOTS 3 & 4 BLK 1 STEVENS RES. ADDITION

2012

1476.20

PRI - 000042631 LARRY HUNDORF PO BOX 574 RUSHFORD MN 55971

R 06.0480.010 HIRAM WALKER SUBDIVISION OUTLO Lot-1-2 Block-001 LOTS 1 & 2 OF HIRAM WALKERS SUBDIVISION OF OUTLOTS EXC. N128’ EXC STATE TRAIL & FLOOD CONTROL LAND IN W1/2 SW1/4

2012

1114.92

PRI - 000036254 JULIE EVENSON 701 NORTH MILL ST RUSHFORD MN 55971

R 06.0015.000 Sect-11 Twp-104 Range-008 RUSHFORD OUTLOTS Lot-002 COM AT NE COR OF OL 2 E 280’ S175’ N280’ N TO BEG EX W80’ IN OL 1 IN SE1/4 SE1/4 EX TO

2012

1738.00

PRI - 000002555 CLARICE TUDAHL 106 HARRY ST PO BOX 405 RUSHFORD MN 55971

R 06.0126.010 Sect-14 Twp-104 Range-008 RUSHFORD OUTLOTS Lot-008 PT OF OL 8 SE1/4 SE1/4 SE1/4 COM AT NW COR EX TO JOHNSON

2012

88.92

2012

1851.36

PRI - 000045266 DARYL BOETTCHER 128 N BROADWAY ST SPRING VALLEY MN 55975-1224 CON - 00038156 SECURITY STATE BANK LEWISTONOSTRANDER 100 BROADWAY S SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

SPRING VALLEY CITY R 36.0232.010 SPRING VALLEY ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-003 Block-003 N1/2 OF LOT 3 BLK 3

PRI - 000030456 THOMAS J & SANDRA A FREDRICK 28246 MORGAN RD WYKOFF MN 55990

R 36.0277.000 SPRING VALLEY ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-002 Block-007 E 37.85’ OF N21.4’ LOT 2 BLK 7

2012

1035.12

PRI - 000040156 RICHARD & MARIAN JOHNSON 417 CENTER AVE SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0608.000 GRISWOLD & WARNERS ADDITION Lot-010 Block-001 LOT 10 BLK 1 GRISWOLD & WARNERS ADDITION

2012

805.20

R 36.0379.000 ALLENS ADDITION Lot-026 Block-004 LOT 26 & N1/2 LOT 25 BLK 4 ALLENS ADD

2012

1104.40

2012

503.88

R 17.0141.000 PRESTON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-4-5 Block-002 LOT 4 & 5 BLOCK 2

2012

843.60

PRI - 000045338 RODNEY D HAHN & HEATHER K BLATTNER 408 BUCHANAN AVE SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

57.20

R 17.0168.000 PRESTON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-003 Block-006 LOT 3 BLOCK 6

2012

424.60

R 36.0385.000 ALLENS ADDITION Lot-011 Block-005 LOTS 11-12 BLK 5 ALLENS ADD

2012

PRI - 000006993 DAVID A TRENDE PO BOX 234 PRESTON MN 55965

PRI - 000035509 RICKY D & STACY L KOHN 405 BUCHANAN AVE SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

158.40

R 17.0170.000 PRESTON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-006 Block-006 LOT 6 BLK 6

2012

1260.60

R 36.0386.000 ALLENS ADDITION Lot-013 Block-005 LOTS 13-14 BLK 5 ALLENS ADD

2012

PRI - 000026818 LESLIE HELLICKSON 83100 TRAILS END RD BRUNO MN 55712-3106

PRI - 000035509 RICKY D & STACY L KOHN 405 BUCHANAN AVE SPRING VALLEY MN 55975 PRI - 000039989 DAVID F & PAULA S LECY 304 PEARL ST SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0482.000 BILLINGS & CUMMINGS ADDITION Lot-005 Block-004 W17’ OF N 72 1/3’ LOT 5 BLK 4 & W17’ S1/2 LOT 4 B&C ADD

2012

279.40

fiLLMoRe coUNtY DeLiNQUeNt tAXeS Names of Owners, Taxpayers, & Interested Parties

Parcel # Description of Property

Year

PRI - 000039835 JANIS P TURBENSON 505 VALLEY AVE SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0515.000 COMPANYS ADDITION Lot-001 Block-028 LOT 1 BLK 28 COMPANYS ADD

PRI - 000012275 ROBERT W & PHYLLIS J LINK 308 E CHURCH ST SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0517.010 2012 COMPANYS ADDITION Lot-2-3 Block-028 S 2 1/3’ LOT 2 & N22.67’ LOT 3 BLK 28 COMPANYS ADD

27.36

PRI - 000038050 TROY A BERGEMANN 412 EAST AVE SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0698.010 SMITHS ADDITION Lot-001 Block-002 S100’ LOT 1 BLK 2 SMITHS ADD INCL ADJOINING VACATED ALLEY

2012

1855.92

PRI - 000044014 WILLIAM BURKE 546 ANSON AVE SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0718.020 SMITHS PARK ADDITION Block-004 N 50’ BLK 4 SMITHS PARK ADD

2012

277.20

PRI - 000012745 GARELD & VERNA STOCKDALE 709 LYNDALE AVE SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0875.080 VALLEY HEIGHTS Lot-008 Block-002 LOT 8 BLK 2 VALLEY HEIGHTS 5 ADD

2012

12.10

PRI - 000012858 WAYNE K & JO ELLEN ISENBERG 516 MAPLE LN SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0960.000 FREEMANS SUBDIVISION Lot-013 Block-001 LOT 13 FREEMAN SUBDIVISION

2012

19.20

PRI - 000039989 DAVID F & PAULA S LECY 304 PEARL ST SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0093.000 2012 Sect-28 Twp-103 Range-013 WARNERS ADDITION Block-001 OL 3-4 IN SW1/4 SE1/4 ADDED TO BLK 1 WARNERS ADD

PRI - 000043550 ALBERT D CULBERTSON IV & ALBERT D CULBERTSON JR 116 FIRST AVE WHALAN MN 55949 LES - 000043551 ALBERT D CULBERTSON JR 424 ELM ST S CRESCO IA 52136

WHALAN CITY R 12.0073.000 WHALN ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-1-2 Block-015 LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 15

2012

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents)

2012

94.73

446.60

173.28

PRI - 000035792 REBECCA L SHEELY 2441 COUNTY RD 132 SE DOVER MN 55929-1402

WYKOFF CITY R 30.0190.000 FH BARTLETT ADDITION Lot-26 Block-001 N26’ S46’ LOT 26 FH BARTLETTS ADD

PRI - 000041309 JAMES M SPECHT 121 MAIN ST WYKOFF MN 55990

R 30.0171.000 FH BARTLETT ADDITION Lot-5-6 Block-001 S34’ LOT 5 & N16’ LOT 6 FH BARTLETTS ADD

PRI - 000044712 KATHLEEN R KEATON 221 SILVER ST WYKOFF MN 55990

R 30.0204.000 2012 FH BARTLETT SECOND ADDITION Lot-040 Block-001 N88’ LOT 40 F H BARTLETTS 2ND ADD

897.60

PRI - 000016058 LONNIE SHIPTON 444 LINE ST N WYKOFF MN 55990

R 30.0023.000 2012 Sect-22 Twp-103 Range-012 .50 AC COM 31 RDS N OF SW COR NW1/4 E16 RDS N 5 RDS W 16 RDS S 5 RDS TO BEG

666.60

2012

Names of Owners, Taxpayers, & Interested Parties

34.20

365.19

PRI - 000041349 SCOTT A & JENNIFER T WILLIAMS 30295 MAIN ST RUSHFORD MN 55971

Parcel # Description of Property RUSHFORD VILLAGE R 05.0332.040 Twp-104 Range-008 SOUTH RUSHFORD Lot-2-4 Block-008 LOTS 2-3-4 BLOCK 8 & ADJOINING VACATED ALLEY VILLAGE OF SOUTH RUSHFORD

Year

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents)

2012

33.20

PRI - 000033190 JOHN D PEDERSON 44730 PROSPECT ST RUSHFORD MN 55971

R 05.0336.000 Twp-104 Range-008 SOUTH RUSHFORD Lot-010 Block-009 LOTS 10-11 BLOCK 9 VILL OF SOUTH RUSHFORD

2012

569.80

PRI - 000035799 JOEL L & JELAINE L MERCHLEWITZ 33072 RUSH CREEK ROE RD RUSHFORD MN 55971

R 05.0006.130 Sect-02 Twp-104 Range-008 2.50 AC 2.50AC SW1/4 SW1/4

2012

1204.50

PRI - 000036884 BLUFF COUNTRY LLC E4848 STATE HIGHWAY 56 VIROQUA WI 546658-041

R 05.0077.020 2012 Sect-11 Twp-104 Range-008 3.40AC BEG 456’ N & 534’ E SW COR NE1/4 SE1/4 TH E 269’ S 460’ W 485’ TO BEG

145.92

PRI - 000040959 JOSEPH D HIGHUM 4480 STATE HWY 30W RUSHFORD MN 55971 CON - 000001932 ROBERT HIGHUM 819 PINE MEADOWS N RUSHFORD MN 55971

R 05.0113.040 Sect-16 Twp-104 Range-008 4.25 AC S330’ OF W462’ NE1/4 SW1/4 & .75AC SE1/4 SW1/4 LYING N OF HWY 30

2012

2186.52

2012

1155.00

PRI - 000033317 VALERIE C MCCOOK REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST 608 FILLMORE ST SE CHATFIELD MN 55923

CHATFIELD CITY R 26.0101.000 CHATFIELDS ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-007 Block-002 LOT 7 BLK 2

PRI - 000043527 PAUL D STEPHAS 31180 COUNTY 5 CHATFIELD MN 55923

R 26.0142.000 CHATFIELDS ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-007 Block-008 SE 2/3 OF LOT 7 BLK 8

2012

149.09

PRI - 000031773 DANIEL M & DONNA M ANDREWS 604 WINONA ST CHATFIELD MN 55923

R 26.0163.000 CHATFIELDS ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-007 Block-010 NW25 FT OF LOT 7 BLK 10

2012

1509.36

PRI - 000038234 PAUL D & PAMELA A STEPHAS 31180 COUNTY 5 CHATFIELD MN 55923

R 26.0230.000 CHATFIELDS ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-010 Block-018 LOT 10 BLK 18

2012

70.21

PRI - 000041953 HUNTER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC 18035 CANNON CITY BLVD FAIRBAULT MN 55021

R 26.0239.000 CHATFIELDS ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-3-4 Block-020 NW 18’ LOT 3 BLK 20 & SE10 INCHES LOT 4 BLK 20

2012

1466.53

PRI - 000038234 PAUL D & PAMELA A STEPHAS 31180 COUNTY 5 CHATFIELD MN 55923

R 26.0031.090 Sect-05 Twp-104 Range-011 CHATFIELD OUTLOTS 5 & 6-104-11 Lot-005 PT OL 5 SW WINONA ST & SE OF 8TH ST

2012

134.67

House Health Insurance Exchange Bill is not one that small business wants ST. PAUL, MN - Despite the fact that the advocates of House File 5 keep claiming that they are passing the bill to help small business, the state’s major smallbusiness group, the National Federation of Independent Business Minnesota, with more than 13,000 members statewide, is opposed to several provisions in this bill and is concerned about the fact that it is going to increase cost on small employers and individuals. “We hope House members will realize that the new 3.5

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percent assessment on small employer and individual health premiums is a mistake,” said NFIB/Minnesota State Director Mike Hickey. “This 3.5 percent increase comes on top of a 2.8 percent increase and will bring total new assessments under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to 6.3 percent. This is coming on top of very large increases for some small groups and individuals due to the underwriting reforms imposed on the 50-state insurance markets by the federal act.” Hickey noted that the only actuarial analysis done to date, by Gruber Gorman, is estimated average individual market increases of 29 percent with high increases of 42 percent, and in the small group market, increases ranging as high as 28.5 percent, but decreases for some groups (older, sicker) that will range to a 22 percent decrease. “The last thing small business needs is for the state to raise their health insurance premium 3.5 percent for an exchange that the vast majority of small businesses are not going to utilize,” said Hickey. Hickey also noted that NFIB

is opposed to the active purchaser provision in the bill despite its revision. For one year the exchange board will have to accept all insurers that meet stated criteria, but in the second year, they could arbitrarily reject insurers for any reason, and NFIB fears this could really limit choice for people who are in the exchange. NFIB is also opposed to the conflict-of-interest provision, which bars any person who is currently employed in the insurance industry or related industries or recently retired from serving on the board. The restrictive language under the law states that you have to have been separated from employment in insurance or a related industry for one year. “We need people on the exchange board who understand insurance and are going to make the right decisions, not a lot of people who have no background at all in this complicated industry.” Hickey also noted that small business supports more accountability for the exchange and for extending the normal rule-making process to the exchange, so that they can better inform citizens and

people who work in this industry regarding actions they may be taking. “Finally, we question the enormous cost of the exchange at an estimated $165 million. That is extremely expensive to set up

a web portal to assist people in purchasing health insurance and administer the subsidies of the ACA. The Legislature should take a second and third look at this large cost and reduce it,” said Hickey.

Local Artist Barb Keith (left) donates her stained glass mosaic “Dusty Bill” to the Lanesboro Public Library and Director Tara Johnson. The work illustrates a nursery rhyme in her book, “The Girls and Boys of Mother Goose,” available at the library: “I’m Dusty Bill from Vinegar hill. Never had a bath, and I never will.” Library hours are at www.lanesboro.lib.mn.us. Photo submitted

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY, MAR. 12 •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels. For fundraiser info, call 507-867-3583.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •VFW Men’s Auxiliary Meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall. •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St, Rushford.*

WEDNESDAY, MAR. 13 •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-5pm, 1300 West Tracy Rd, Spring Valley, MN.* •Soup Supper, 6pm; Confirmation, 6:15pm; Lenten Worship, 7pm. Christ Lutheran, Preston. All are welcome! •VFW & Auxilary Meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall. •Trailbusters meeting, 7pm, Mabel American Legion, Mabel.

•Story Hour, 11am, Harmony Public Library. No school, no story hour.* •Canton Senior Citizens meet, 1pm for cards and visiting, Canton Community Center.* •AA Class “Road’s Journey,” 8pm, 301 E. Franklin St., Spring Valley (a www.fillmorecountyjournal.com yellow house).*

FRIDAY, March 15 www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

•Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St. Chatfield.* www.fillmorecountyjournal.com •Harmony AA Group, 8pm, Harmony Community Center. For more info call 612-251-3822 or www.fillmorecountyjournal.com 507-272-2191*

SATURDAY, March 16 www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

•Used Book Sale, 8am-3pm, Houston Co. Historical Society, 104 History Ln. (East Main), Caledonia, MN. Bag sale $5. 507www.fillmorecountyjournal.com 725-3884. •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9am-noon, 1300 West Tracy Rd, Spring Valley, MN.* Printed with Soy ink •Bluff Country ATV Club meeting, 10am, Stumpy’s, Rushford. THURSDAY, MAR. 14 •Lanesboro AA Group, 8:00pm, •Free Senior Coffee, 9am, Heritage Bethlehem Lutheran Church. PRINTED WITH SOY For INK Grove, Harmony.* more info, call 507-251-1771 or •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 765-2518.* . 9:30am-10:30am, Wykoff City Printed on recycled paper Hall, 217 Gold Street North, Wykoff. PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER

SUNDAY, march 17 •Used Book Sale, 1-4pm, Houston Co. Historical Society, 104 History Ln. (East Main), Caledonia, MN. Bag sale $5 & reductions Sunday only. 507-725-3884. •Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm. Fountain 507-765-2151 Lutheran Church, south Main St. and Highway 52.*Call it in! 800-599-0481

MONDAY, march 18 •Community Coffee, 9am, Park Call it in! Lane Estates, Preston.* 800-599-0481 (507 area code) •St. Patricks Day Party, 10:3011:30am, Tenborg Building. Make reservations by Friday the 15th. 507-864-2786. FAXClinic, it in! •Public Blood Pressure 507-765-2468 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN.* •VFW Burger Nite, 5-8pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall. e-mail it in! •TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) news@fillmorecountyjournal.com Meeting, Spring Valley Care Center Activity Room. Weigh-in from 5:45-6 p.m. Meeting from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Questions contact Judy at NEED TO THANK SOMEONE? 507-346-2469.* Call the Journal at 507-765-2151 or 800599-0481 (507 area code) and we’ll take your message over the phone.

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BILL’S GUN SHOP. Buy, sell, trade, and repair. We are your local MUCK BOOT dealer. Hours: 7pm-10pm M-F, Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday by appointment. 1 1/4 miles south of Carimona, 19708 Kava Rd. Preston. 507-765-2762 s10eow- o

GIVE AWAY, TWO CATS. One is a 1-2 year old short-haired grey and white, playful, loving, smallish kitten. One is a 10-plus year medium haired medium-sized black and white, lazy but affectionate cat. Need a good home. Good indoor family cats. Both female. Take one or both. Owner passed away. Call 507-951-9678. s11tfn- x

FOR SALE: 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan mileage 117,500. USED FRIGIDAIRE side by side refrigerator color black/w water and ice. Please call 8am to 5pm 563-382-2351. s11- o

60 NET-WRAPPED round bales. 3rd crop hay. RFV 131, JD Baler. 507-458-7285. f11- x

USED BOOK SALE: Sat., March 16, 8am-3pm & Sun., March 17, 1-4pm. Bag sale $5 & reductions Sunday only. Houston Co. Historical Society, 104 History Ln. (East Main), Caledonia, MN. 507-725-3884. hchs@acegroup.cc g4,11o

FOR SALE: Internet-ready, eMac computers, 1ghz, 80gb, 512mb RAM, InDesign Master Suite Collection software. All products for media desktop publishing included. Asking $249 or best offer. Call Jason at 507-251-5297. s6tfn- x 100% WOOD HEAT, no worries. Keep your family safe and warm with an OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. Theobald Heating Solutions 507-533-4523. swk2tfn- o

Mel’s Golf Cars LLC closeout on new colored 2012 Yamaha gas and electric Golf Carts. Example: a $5,000.00 car with small down payment and approved credit the price could be $150/month for 36 months. Many used Golf Cars available. We are an authorized Yamaha Dealer and provide the highest quality in all our Golf Carts. 132 Garfield Ave. S., Albert Lea, MN or call Mel at 507-438-2705. s11- o

FRUIT TREES LOW AS $15. Blueberry, Grape, Strawberry, Asparagus, Evergreen & Hardwood Plants. FREE Catalog. WOODSTOCK NURSERY N1831 Hwy 95 Neillsville, WI 54456 Toll Free 1-888-803-8733 wallace-woodstock. com (MFPA)

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THANK YOU THANK YOU TO ALL my family and friends who made my 90th birthday so exceptional! The cards, flowers, gifts, and cakes were wonderful. I cherish the love and memories from all of you. Dorothy Ryan t11- o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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EMPLOYMENT

ON THE CRUNCHY SIDE in Harmony is hiring bartenders & wait staff, all shifts, ask for Lisa. Also hiring cooks & kitchen staff, all shifts, ask for Miles. Apply in person - fun place to work!! 507-886-5560. h1tfn- o

ROOT RIVER HARDWOODS Kiln Dried Lumber Store: Looking for a reliable person to work in Lumber store, wood working experience helpful. Benefit package available. Retirement plan. Apply at Hwy 52 N, Preston, MN 507-765-2284. h25,4,11- o

SPRING VALLEY SENIOR LIVING is currently looking for a part-time CNA for days and evenings. Approximately .4-.5 FTE including every other weekend. Competitive wages as well as shift and weekend differentials offered. If interested please send application to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h4,11- o

ON THE CRUNCHY SIDE - In Harmony, MN is hiring an early morning cleaning person. MUST be dependable. References will be check/verified. Apply in person, ask for Lisa. 507-886-5560. Great place to work!! htfn14- o

CARE ATTENDANT - Overnight/mornings or possible live-in. Personal cares, housekeeping, must be reliable. $12.50/ hour. 507-251-2978. h4,11- o

Freelance Writer The Fillmore County Journal is looking for a freelance writer to write occasional feature stories and cover government meetings.We are looking for someone with good writing skills and an interest in people. Please send a letter of interest and writing sample to Assistant Editor, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or e-mail to jade@ fillmorecountyjournal.com or call for more information 507-765-2151.

SPRING VALLEY SENIOR LIVING is currently looking for a part-time LPN/RN for evening and night shifts. Approximately .4-.5 FTE including every other weekend. Competitive wages as well as shift and weekend differentials offered. If interested please send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h4,11- o

LOOKING FOR QUALIFIED tractor & pump operators for spring work season. Seasonal March-May with opportunities for full-time positions. Wykoff. Call Andrew at 507-421-1387 or Toni at 507-352-4292. h4,11- o THE PRESTON PARK BOARD is now accepting applications for part-time Park Maintenance help for the 2013 season. This position will include 25 hours per week at an hourly wage of $8.55 and will run from approximately April to September. Applications may be picked up at Preston City Hall Monday through Friday, 8am4:30pm. Position will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to applications received by 4:30pm Friday, March 15, 2013 at 4:30pm. h4,11o

Green Lea Manor is currently looking for special people who want to make a difference! Full-Time RN, LPN & Nursing Assistant positions available! Must be caring, compassionate, and a team player. Will train and reimburse for classes, if not on the registry. Bonus-pay on weekends and shift differential.

Contact: Nicky or stop by for an application

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An exciting career opportunity for entry level and experienced welders in aluminum and/or steel component fabrication. Our welders apply best welding techniques to create aluminum and steel piecework and subassemblies, and read/interpret print packets/work orders for assigned jobs.

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We produce only high quality products. If you are a high quality individual, please apply at our Cresco facility at 816 7th St. West, between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:30 pm or online at our website www.fthr.com/jobs. Also, you can call us at 563-547-4725 and we will be happy to mail you an application. Featherlite, Inc. requires pre-employment background and drug screen. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, strongly encouraging diversity within our workplace.

Nursing Assistant Evening Shift

Part-Time Housekeeping Laundry Aide

• Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center For more information contact Kelly at GSLS PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.

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HELP WANTED

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant: Harmony Enterprises has an immediate opening for a full time Receptionist/ Administrative Assistant position. A successful candidate will require the following qualifications: excellent communication and multiline telephone skills, extensive experience with Microsoft Office software, strong organizational and time management skills, and must be able to work in team oriented environment. Data entry experience and working experience with database management systems preferred, but not required. Harmony Enterprises, Inc. is a leading equipment manufacturer for the waste management industry. Visit our website for more information about our company: www.harmony1.com. Salary for successful candidate will be based on experience. We offer a competitive benefit package, including health insurance, 401k, life and disability insurance. Please submit resume to: JobApp@harmony1.com Or mail to: Harmony Enterprises Inc, 704 Main Ave N., Harmony MN 55939 Please no phone calls.

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Eligibility Worker in the Fillmore County Community Services, Social Services Division. This is a regular, non-exempt position, eligible for benefits. Minimum Qualifications: Three years of clerical experience, or experience working with the public, or some combination of the two, totaling three years; or in accordance with the Merit System Eligibility worker position. Rate of Pay: Starting salary at $16.4195/hour according to the 2013 MN Merit pay scale with final salary dependent on qualifications. Job description with complete listing of qualifications may be obtained from the Fillmore County Coordinator, P.O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965 by phone: (507)765-4566 or online at http://intranet/ employment.htm. Merit application and test scheduling must be completed through the MN Merit System at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mnmeritsystem/default.cfm. Applicants must complete current MN Merit and county applications to be considered. Eligible applicants must complete Merit Eligibility Worker test on or before March 29, 2013. Application Deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 22, 2013. EOE. h4,11,18- o Spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking for a full-time Maintenance Technician. Primary responsibilities include general maintenance and upkeep of the facility and grounds. Qualified applicants must possess as a minimum a 2nd Class C Boilers License, however a 1st Class C will be preferred. Previous experience with computer systems maintenance a plus. Experience in long-term care operations favored. If interested please send cover letter and resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h4,11- o Spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking for a part-time dietary aide for the 4-7pm evening shift. Every other weekend worked required. If interested please send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h4,11- 0 Spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking for a full-time Assistant Director of Home Health. Primary responsibilities include assisting the Director in planning, directing, and coordinating medical and health services to the home health clients. Qualified applicants must possess current MN RN licensure. If interested please send cover letter and resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h4,11- o HELP WANTED: Lynndyn Bridge Restaurant in Rushford is seeking to hire an evening and weekend line cook. Apply in person. 102 W. Jessie Street, Rushford, MN. h11- o EARN $500 A DAY: Insurance agents needed; Leads, no cold calls; Commissions paid daily; Complete training; health & dental insurance. Life license required. Call 888/713-6020 MCAN OTR DRIVERS Sign on bonus $1,000$1,200. Up to 45 CPM. Full-time positions with benefits. Pet policy. O/O’s welcome! deBoer Transportation 800/825-8511 www. deboertrans.com MCAN HELP WANTED!!! MAKE $1000 A WEEK mailing brochures from home! FREE Supplies! Helping Home-Workers since 2001. Genuine Opportunity! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.mailing-station.com (VOID IN SD) (MFPA) LOOKING FOR ON-CALL farm work, available in mornings. 1-2 days/week. $1315/hour. 507-951-2018. h11,18,25,1- o

Service Technician Bobcat of Rochester is accepting applications for Service Technicians. Duties include, but are not limited to, performing service, diagnostics, and repair on New/Used Industrial and Agriculture Equipment. Experience and Training in Diesel, Hydraulic & Electrical diagnostics & repair preferred, with a positive and motivated attitude. Applications for the Service Technician position can be submitted by mail, by e-mail, or in person to our office. Bobcat of Rochester, 103 20th ST NE, Stewartville, MN 55976 manderson@bobcatofrst.com

WANTED Wanted: Cars, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfn- o

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FOR RENT

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

SYLVAN APARTMENTS ~ LANESBORO is accepting applications for 1 & 2 bd apts. Must be 62+ or disabled. Rent based on 30% of income. Includes off-street parking w/plug-ins, on-site laundry, heat, water, trash removal & wheelchair accessible unit. 507-467-2222 or 800-676-6505, tdd 507-451-0704 www.lifestyleinc.net Equal Housing Opportunity. r11- o

CANTON MANOR ~ CANTON is accepting applications for 1 & 2 bd apts. Rent based on 30% of gross income. Must be 62+ or disabled. Includes off-street parking w/plug-ins, on-site laundry, community room, water, trash, storage units & wheelchair accessible unit. 800-676-6505, tdd 507-451-0704 www.lifestyleinc.net Equal Housing Opportunity. r11- o

RENTAL PROPERTY: 2 bedrrom, 1 bath, kitchen, dining/living room, 2 car attached garage, located in Granger, MN. $450.00 plus utilities. If interested please contact 507-438-8584. r11,25- o

RENTAL PROPERTY: 4 bedroom, 2 bath, kitchen, dining/living room. Small storage shed behind the house, located in Grander, MN. $600.00 plus utilities. If interested please contact 507-438-8584. r11,25- o

Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available Immediately. 7652131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfn- o Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Do you need storage while in the process of moving? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x FOR RENT IN FOUNTAIN: 2 bdrm apt. with garage and off-street parking. 507259-6961. r17tfn- o NICE TWO BEDROOM apartment at 417 Kansas Street, Preston. $400/month, includes heat, water, sewer and garbage. Laundry facilities in bldg. Available immediately. Call daytime 507-765-2281 or 7652372; evenings 507-765-4423 or 765-2413 r25tfn-o FOR RENT, Preston. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage. Call 507-259-6961. r25tfn- o HARMONY - HARMONY MANOR: Rent 30% of Income! 1BR AND 1BR Handicap units now available for seniors 62+ or disabled. New siding and windows. On site laundry, large community room for family gatherings. Call ROSIE (507)886-2137. Equal Housing Opportunity. r4,11,18,25- o SPRING GROVE - SPRING GROVE MANOR: Rent 30% of Income! 1 bedroom now available for seniors 62+ or disabled. New siding and windows. On site laundry, large community room for family gatherings. (507)498-5780. Equal Housing Opportunity. r4,11,18,25- o

LAKEWOOD SENIOR HOuSINg, 420 Bench St. Chatfield. Easy living...no yard work, no shoveling! For those who are 62 and older, handicapped/disabled. 1-bedroom apts. Heat paid. On-site laundry. Rent based on income. Off-street parking. Call (507) 867-4791.

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

RUSHFORD MANOR ~ RUSHFORD is accepting applications for 1 & 2 bd smoke free apts. Rent based on 30% of gross income. Includes off-street parking, onsite laundry, heat, water, trash removal & wheelchair accessible unit. 800-676-6505, tdd 507-451-0704 www.lifestyleinc.net Equal Housing Opportunity. r11- o

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HARMONY APTS ~ HARMONY is accepting applications for 1 & 2 bd apts. Must be 62+ or disabled. Rent based on 30% of monthly gross income. Includes off-street parking w/plug-ins, on-site laundry, community room, heat, water, trash removal & wheelchair accessible unit. 800-676-6505, tdd 507-451-0704 www. lifestyleinc.net Equal Housing Opportunity. r11- o

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CHERRYWOOD ESTATES ~ MABEL is accepting applications for Efficiency, 1 & 2 bd apts. Rent based on 30% of income. Family & senior rentals. Includes off-street parking w/plug-ins, on-site laundry, heat, water, trash removal & wheelchair accessible unit. 800-676-6505, tdd 507-4510704 www.lifestyleinc.net Equal Housing Opportunity. r11- o

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Move in condition, 4 bedroom 2 bathroom Updated kitchen and baths. Original woodwork, wood floors, high ceilings, built ins on main floor. Lower level family room. Walk up attic. Front covered porch and partially fenced back yard. Insulated 3 car garage. $118,900

611 Kenilworth ave S, LaNeSboro, mN Lovely turn of the century home. 9 ft ceilings, pillars, Once in a lifetime opportunity to own this Victodecorative moldings, hardwood floors, & original rian overflowing with character and charm.4 bedcabinetry detail. Eat in kitchen, plus a large dining room, 4 bath, 3 stories plus finished basement. B room. Large 3 season porch. $94,900 & B licensed. $349,900

3 bedroom home on quiet tree lined street. Open porch to welcome your guests. Main floor bedroom, 1/2 bath, and laundry. Det garage. $48,000

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KENILWORTH APARTMENTS ~ LANESBORO is accepting applications for 1 & 2 bd apts. Must be 62+ or disabled. Includes off-street parking w/plug-ins, onsite laundry, heat, water, trash removal & wheelchair accessible unit. 507-467-2222 or 800-676-6505, tdd 507-451-0704 www. lifestyleinc.net Equal Housing Opportunity. r11- o

210 Center St. W HarmoNy, mN

450 2Nd ave Se HarmoNy, mN

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PRAIRIE VIEW MANOR ~ OSTRANDER has immediate openings for 1 bd smoke free apts. Includes off-street parking, onsite laundry, community room, heat, water, trash removal & wheelchair accessible unit. 800-676-6505, tdd 507-451-0704 www. lifestyleinc.net Equal Housing Opportunity. r11- o

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Church Hill School Condos LaNeSboro, mN

First floor condo, cherry wood cabinets, hardwood flooring, ceramic tile. Master on suite and guest bedroom and 3/4 bath. Laundry in unit. 1100+ sq ft. Includes one garage stall in heated garage. $150,000.

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A Slice of Country! Well cared for spacious home with att. 3 car insulated garage and a 32 x 40 steel shed. Storage shed, garden area, and fenced area for a small pasture. Wonderful setting in the rolling hills just a short walk to the Root River & only a few miles to Forestville State Park. $156,000

Church Hill School Condos LaNeSboro, mN A unique opportunity & great location, 2 finished units, high ceilings, open & bright floor plan purchase together or separate, garage option, rent to own option, North Unit $110,000, South Unit $125,000

330 main ave S, HarmoNy, mN Nicely packaged! 2 bedroom home with many updates including kitchen and bath. Generous storage & workspace in basement. Deck plus 2 car det garage. $61,500

30 3rd ave NW, HarmoNy, mN

Super smart layout & use of space 2 good sized bedrooms. Oak hardwoods, updated windows & shingles, private covered patio and large det garage $68,000

435 main ave S, HarmoNy, mN

What a find! Updated paint and flooring in dining & living rooms with 9 ft ceilings. Eat in kitchen plus main floor laundry, baths and bedrooms. 3rd bedroom loft area with storage space. Det garage.$68,000

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2 bedroom ranch home with open floor plan. Full basement w/ storage, built in cooler in basement & room to expand living space. Central air, stamped concrete patio. 24 x 32 det steel sided garage. $35,000

38608 Cty 24, LeNora, mN

Country charmer! 2 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home, updated in ‘97. Newer garage w/ loft & greenhouse. Amish built summer kitchen. Ag zoning. $74,900

235 1St ave Ne HarmoNy, mN

House and Shop! Spacious 4 bedroom home, bright & open floor plan with step saving kitchen. Two good sized bedrooms upstairs with super storage space. Detached garage also has an attached workshop with full basement and storage shed. Located on dead-end street! $69,900

355 3rd ave Se, HarmoNy, mN

Mint Condition! One level home on a corner lot. Kitchen has lots of cabinets w/ breakfast bar, open to dining room. 2 car att garage $95,000

340 b 5tH ave Se, HarmoNy, mN

Relax & Enjoy! 2 bedroom, 2 bath, townhome. Great layout with generous sized rooms. Attached garage, CA, patio, appliances included. $120,000

sOLd 401 County rd 8, foUNtaIN, mN

A must see! 3 bedroom ranch home. Eat in kitchen w/ newer counter tops, center island & pantry. Updated windows, siding & shingles. Lower level family room & office. $98,900

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45742 Cty 29, mabeL, mN A few steps to Public access trout stream and state land, super for the outdoor lover. Quality custom built ranch home & 2 car garage. Professionally landscaped & patio, cedar fencing, and garden. Second 2 car garage w/ shop and adorable barn. $259,900

15437 Cty 9, GreeNLeaftoN, mN 2004 Build, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with walk out basement. LL offers family room, 4th bedroom, and future bath. 2 car detached garage plus shop. 1.67 acre lot. Priced to sell! $54,450

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240 5tH ave Se HarmoNy, mN Quiet location on edge of town. Good floor plan offers tons of potential. 3 season front porch. Det garage.

25 3rd ave NW, HarmoNy, mN Spacious 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch home on a quiet street with hardwood floors in kitchen & living room. Family room with stone fireplace. 3 season porch to enjoy country views. $104,900

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401 North St NW PreStoN, mN Traditional brink home. Original oak hardwood floors & woodwork on the main floor. Walk in pantry, plus built-in, main floor bedroom & open staircase. 1 car detached garage.

285 Niagara Ct, HarmoNy, mN Backs up to Country! Well maintained 3 bedrm, 2 bath home, nice kitchen, dining, and livingroom layout with view. Att Garage, CA. Exterior updates include siding, shingles, and windows. $78,000

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405 Spring St. NW, PreStoN, mN

Spacious 3 bedroom, 1 ¾ bath home with an updated galley kitchen open to family room, and a nice wooded backyard. Large family room addition with fireplace. Basement features a rec or hobby area.

125 St. Paul Street PreStoN, mN

Great opportunity and super location! Main floor 1298 sq ft of space. Upstairs offers an additional 3 offices, bathroom and spacious break room area. Basement is equipped with shelving and offers nice storage. Seller wants your offer! $52,500

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Church Hill School Condos LaNeSboro, mN

Church Hill Condo top floor unit, offers incredible views of damn, bass pond, down town and north bluff. This unit offers you the opportunity to design and finish to your desire.

340 a 5tH ave Se, HarmoNy, mN Comfort by Design this 2 bedroom, 2 bath townhome offers open living & dining area, ample storage, att garage, patio, appliances. SoLd - 203 Coffee St e Lanesboro SoLd - 120 4th St SW Harmony SoLd - XXX Cty 24, Lenora SoLd - XXX 212th Street Preston PeNdING - 10252 351st ave Canton PeNdING - 210 Park St Peterson

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

Monday, March 11, 2013 TOTALLY REMODELED INSIDE & OUT!

2+ COMMERCIAL LOTS

UPDATED BI-LEVEL

UNIQUE LAYOUT

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NEW LISTING

$109,900

$54,900 105 MAIN ST NORTH, CHATFIELD

#4041374

• 4 Bedrooms • 0.40 ac • 135’ of Highway 52 frontage • Nice View of Mill Creek Park • 2 Car Garage

$119,900

#???????

303 TWIFORD ST SW, CHATFIELD

521 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD

• 3 Bedroom • Open Layout • 3 Porches #4043283 • New windows • New roof • All new flooring • Hardwood floors • Gas stove • Steel siding • Remodeled kitchen with new cabinetry & island

#4042807

• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Finished Lower Level • Newer roof, furnace, A/C, steel siding • Nicely landscaped yard • Patio • Private Backyard

• Updated main floor w/1,320 sq ft & bath • 2-1 Bedroom apartment’s w/separated utilities

TOTALLY RENOVATED DOWNTOWN BUILDING

DARLING CAPE COD

AFFORDABLE ACREAGE CLOSE IN!

COMPLETELY REMODELED RANCH

RANCH WITH MAIN FLOOR REMODELED

1026 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD

#4027871

• 3+ Bedrooms on same level • 2 Baths • 2 Car garage • Numerous updates • Move-in cond.

#4027142

212 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD $64,900

$129,900

NEW PRICE

$89,900

TIM DANIELSON

425 GROVE ST NE, CHATFIELD

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

$132,900 #4041555

• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage • 3,000 sq. ft. • Walnut cabinets • Island • Upgraded appliances • New roof, windows & flooring throughout • Fireplace • Partial fenced yard • 0.48 acre

ELCOR Realty Co.

3.45 ACRES

$139,900 901 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD

#4042805

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 baths • 2 Car garage • Hardwood floors • Open Staircase • Sunroom • Remodeled 2nd floor • Steel Siding • New roof • Fenced backyard

CHEAPER THAN RENT

AMAZING SPACE & WOODWORK

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY - DUPLEX

#4039978

615 FILLMORE ST SE, CHATFIELD

• 4 Bedroom • 3 Bath • Loaded with Character • Original woodwork • Wood floors • 10’ Ceiling • All new windows, new roof & septic • Vinyl siding • Remodeled kitchen & baths

• 4 Bedroom • 2 Bath • 2,496 sq. ft. • New windows, roof, vinyl siding, driveway • Tons of hardwood & ceramic tile floors • Finished LL • Gas stove • Deck • Patio

2006 RANCH W/ BOTH LEVELS FINISHED

$144,900

$147,900

21757 COUNTY 2, CHATFIELD

#???????

$59,900

1036 LONE STONE CT. SE, CHATFIELD

#4042080

• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Open Layout • Quality windows • Steel siding • Ceramic tile • Deck • Level yard • No backyard neighbors • Even pay Gas ($30), Elec ($35), City ($60)

LOTS FOR SALE CHATFIELD – Fingerson & Donahoe First Subd. Covenant controlled neighborhood with lg cul-de-sac, walk-out lots w/private backyards. Lots starting at $29,900. NEW PRICING AND ADDITIONAL LOTS AVAILABLE! 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. STEWARTVILLE – Last available lot in established neighborhood across from Elementary School. Dead end street, 0.23 acres, level lot & modular homes are welcome. $36,900 WYKOFF/FILLMORE AREA – 2 approximately 25 acre rural building sites with spectacular views and CRP. #4040787 & #4040788 priced at $149,900/each.

601 CHATFIELD AVE NW, PRESTON

$65,900

$224,900

#4040978

327 BENCH ST SW, CHATFIELD • 2-2 Bedroom Units • Numerous updates • 6 Bedroom • 3 Bath • 2 lots • 4,966 sq. ft. • Pocket doors • Live on main floor and renter make payment • Crown moldings • 2 staircases • Leaded windows • Built-ins • Great Location across from School • Easy convert back to 4 bed, 2 bath, single family home • Butler pantry • Finished walk-up attic • Sauna • 2 car garage

CLEAN & ENERGY EFFICIENT

#4040927

315 SILVER ST N, WYKOFF

#4042274

• Numerous possibilities • Formally a Pizzeria • Main floor offers 3,011 sq. ft. • 2 baths • Hardwood floors • Updated electrical & furnaces • Display windows • Includes a very nice 2 bedroom apt. & 1 bedroom apt. #4037339

208 ST. PAUL STREET SW, PRESTON $27,000 • Professional office space or retail • Display window • hardwood floors • ½ Bath • 1 Bedroom apartment on second floor

NEW PRICE

$164,900

214 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD

#4040531

• 3 Bedroom • Main floor living • Deck • 2 car garage • Maintenance free exterior • New roof & windows • Just move-in

#4041489

117 FILLMORE ST W, PRESTON $75,000 $64,900

• Updated Commercial building • Professional office space or retail • 2 bedroom apt (425/month), 1 bedroom apt. ($300/month) • Great location across from courthouse DOGPATCH BAR & GRILL

SOLD

REDUCED 10K

SOLD 539 HILLSIDE DR SE, CHATFIELD O• LMainDfloor laundry • 3 Bedroom • S 2 Bath 10939 55TH ST SE, EYOTA SOLD

213 DIVISION ST NE, CHATFIELD

• 3 Main floor bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage

$99,900 205 MAIN ST, FOUNTAIN

#4040527

• 3 Bedroom • 2 bath • Fully furnished • Totally remodeled from the studs in 1992 • Oversized 2 car garage (24’x34’) • Main floor living • Move-in-condition

$325,000

TOWNHOME LOTS

10594 TROY VALLEY DRIVE., ST. CHARLES

• 4 Bedroom • 3 Baths • Fireplace • Main floor laundry

#4041744

• Business Opportunity • 2.3 acres • Trout Creek • Totally remodeled Tavern of yesteryear • Bar w/ fireplace, Dance Area, Kitchen/Prep area • Remodeled 2 bedroom house w/ carport

CHATFIELD ORCHARD RIDGE LOTS –BANK OWNED Townhome lots with private backyards (4 walkout, 2 level). This upscale neighborhood is on a paved dead end road with city utilities. Only $20,000/each.

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715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com 10245 St. hwy 16, Spring Valley $229,000 Saturday, March 16th 11 - 12:30pM

10894 St. hwy 16, Spring Valley $184,900 Saturday, March 16th 12:45-1:30pM

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122 1St e St., StewartVille $116,500 Sunday, March 17th Open House! 12:00-1:30pM

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If you are looking for over 12 acres of land on a hard surface road...look no further! This home has been renovated and remodeled - updated and new kitchen, main floor master bedroom with master bath, hardwood floors, family room with fireplace, loft area, mud room/laundry area on main floor, 2 porches, 30x36 w/heated work shop & 2 10’x8’ doors, 50x36 pole barn & other small buildings & lean to for storage of firewood. The land consists of grassland that has been chemical free over 20 years, groves of mature trees and numerous perennial gardens. The property has been professionally landscaped with walk way paths leading to house and garage.

Great opportunity to own a 10 acre parcel of country property! The home has been newly renovated with new kitchen w/hickory cabinets, new appliances, pantry, all new flooring, new sheet rock & knockdown ceilings, 3 bdms, 2 baths, perm siding, new furnace, hot water heater & updated electrical. 3 car detached garage and other outbuildings excellent for storage. Pasture, wooded & cropland.

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Charming 1 1/2 story home in Stewartville. Totally updated and renovated including new kitchen with laminate floors, new cabinets, countertop and stainless steel appliances, mud room, neutral flooring in living room, full bath on main floor, main floor bedroom, large master bedroom with walk in closet, double detached garage and permanent siding. Priced to sell!

13698 40th St., liMe SpringS, iowa $369,000

15646 160th St. Spring Valley $249,900 Great hobby farm all set up for horses on 30.41 acres in SE MN. Spacious home with spring fed creek and panoramic views of the countryside. The 2 car tuck under garage is insulated and has a heated workshop. 36x48 shed used for horses plus an open shelter in pasture area. The home is spacious with up to 6 bdrms, 3 baths and finished lower level walk out. Over 3,000 sq ft of living space!

Fabulous 15 Acre Hobby Farm just off Highway 63. Perfect location with several outbuildings. 30x50 pole barn, 48x60 barn, 16x40 leanto, 20x75 utility shed & 48x80 machine shed with shop. The house has been totally renovated with new custom kitchen including new cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, pantry & more. You’ll find quality throughout this home including center gas fireplace, spacious bedrooms with newer carpet, main floor laundry, foyer & mud room, hardwood floors, ceramic tile, paneled doors, French doors, new baths – this list goes on. Schedule your appointment to see this one today!

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$124,900 101 Pleasant st. e., lanesboro

3 Bedrooms • Main Floor Laundry • Remodeled Kitchen • 3/10 Acre Lot • Formal Living • Formal Dining • Open Staircase • New Roof, Windows, Vinvyl Siding • Large Deck

$389,900 2103 margaret st., CHatfield

2.8 acres • Private setting • Steel Siding • 3-car Heated Garage • 2 Fireplaces • W/O • Patio • Abundance Of Wildlife • Wood Floors • Main Floor Laundry/Mudroom • Open Floor Plan

$249,900 6164 39tH ave nw, roCHester

4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Master Bath • Main Floor Laundry • 3 Car Heated Garage • Open Floor Plan • W/O To Patio • Large Deck

$99,900 322 ProsPeCt st., CHatfield

3 Bedroom Ranch • 2 Baths • 3 Season Porch • 2 Car Garage • Main Floor Laundry

$172,000

$119,900 605 1/2 CalHoun ave., lanesboro

3 Bedroom • 2 full baths • Walk-out insulated garage • Living room • Dining room • Family Room

$234,900

605 fillmore st., CHatfield

4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Gas Fireplace 4 Season Porch • 2 Car Garage • Den/Office Finished w/up attic • 2 Story

$117,500

310 maPle st., lanesboro

3 Bedroom on main floor • Wheel Chair Assess. In-Floor Heat in House & Garage •3 Baths Main Floor Laundry • Fireplace

14 winona st., CHatfield

Ranch Home • New Roof • New Windows Wood Floors • Remodeled bath • Gas Fireplace 3-season porch

418 winona st., CHatfield

4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Wood Floors • 4 Season Porch • 9’ Ceilings • Maple Kitchen Cabinet • New Windows & Doors • 988 sq. ft. garage w/ heated shop • 6/10 acre lot • Porch • Patio • Main Floor Laundry • Alot of Storage Garden • Firepit • Formal Dining • Living room

$45,000 513 sPring ave, Preston

Knotty Pine Throughout • 2 Car Garage • Main Floor Laundry • Enclosed Porch

249 HigHway 63 n., raCine

Approx. 6 Acres • Private Setting W/ Woods & Pasture • 5 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Open Floor Plan • Main Floor Laundry/ Mudroom • Sunken Living Room • Sun Room • Dining Room • Family Room • Master Bath W/ Jacuzzi • 2 Car Heated Garage • Horse Shed • 24 x 32 Heated Shed • Wrap Around Deck W/ 30’ Pool • All Fenced • Additional Outbuildings • Covered Porch

$239,900 13947 117 st. se, CHatfield

2 acres • 3 bedrooms on main floor • 2 baths 24x24 family room w/maple ceilings • Wood Floors Gas fireplace • Vinyl siding • 2 car att. garage • 30x32 shed w/heated shop Edge of town • Overlooks city

LOTS FOR SALE

Chatfield - Fingerson & Donahoe - 1st Subdivison - Lots Starting At - $29,900

$164,900

$349,900

$109,900 312 benCH st. sw, CHatfield

3+ Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Gas Fireplace 2 Car Garage • New Roof • Vinyl Siding

$184,900 572 6tH Ct se, dover Immaculate New Ranch • Main Floor Laundry/Mud Room • Vinyl Siding • 9’ Ceilings • 2 Car Insulated Garage • Open Kitchen & Dining • Bull Nose Corners • Cul-De-Sac

COMMERCIAL

$81,500 707 roCHelle ave s., lanesboro

2 Story • 3+ Bedrooms • Porch 2 Full Baths • Main Floor Laundry • 2 Car Garage

SOLD

$310,000

135 salem Pt. dr. sw, roCHester

Townhouse • 4 Season Porch • Patio • 3 Baths Fireplace • 3 Bedrooms • Main Floor Living

$159,900 19405 st. HigHway 80, wykoff

CommerCial building - wykoff 4+ Acres • 4 Bedroom • Main floor laundry • Completely renovated building that is ideal for Large deck • 720 Sq. Ft. Garage • Large Ranch • any type of restaurant, catering or other business Enclosed Breezeway opportunity. The lower level is finished for additional space. $199,900 CommerCial building - lanesboro Great opportunity to own large commercial building in a high traffic area. Potential business could be retail, restaurant/bar, convenience store/ grocery, crafts or many other uses. Can be divided $149,900 off. Apartment above for rental or personal use. $89,900 11687 deer road, mabel new listing - CommerCial building Cabin on 16 acres • Knotty Pine • Steel siding • 206 Main St. Chatfield. Great rental income, New well & septic • Covered porch • In-floor heat • multiple business rental, 2 apartments rental, newer Loft area • Laundry furnaces, ideal location. $109,000

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PUBLIC NOTICES

COUNTY PROJECTS BIDS CLOSE MARCH 25, 2013 FILLMORE COUNTY, MN NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer, at the Fillmore County Highway Department, Preston, MN. Until 1:30 p.m. on the 25th day of March, 2013, for the following projects: SAP 023-607-003: Furnish & install 62’ of 14’ x 7’ Precast Concrete Box Culvert, on CSAH 7, approximately 3.5 miles S of Chatfield, MN and SAP 023-607-004: Furnish & install 54’ of 16’ x 7’ Precast Concrete Box Culvert, on CSAH 7, approximately 2.5 miles S of Chatfield, MN and SAP 023-623-024: Furnish & install 48’ of 8’ x 4’ Precast Concrete Box Culvert, on CSAH 23, approximately 3.0 miles SE of Whalen, MN These three projects are “tied” contractually. Plans and Proposal set for these projects will be $50 picked up, and $55.00 if sent by US mail. Plans, Proposal and Specifications can be examined and obtained from the Fillmore County Highway Department, 909 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN 55965, ph. # 507-765-3854. Request for plans and proposal must be accompanied by a check, draft or a money order, payable to the Fillmore County Treasurer, in the amount mentioned above. Bids submitted must be individually sealed, and identified on the outside for

each specific project. A bidder’s bond or a certified check in the amount of at least 5% of the total amount bid and payable must accompany the bid to the Treasurer of Fillmore County. Fillmore County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated: February 20th, 2013 Ronald Gregg, County Engineer Fillmore County, MN 2-25/3-4/3-11 Publish 25,4,11

located 4.82 miles SE of Chatfield, MN. Major quantities include construction of a 23’ - 29’ - 23’ continuous concrete slab span bridge, minor approach grading and aggregate surfacing. Plan and Proposal price is $50.00 picked up, and $55.00 if sent by US mail. Plans, Proposal and Specifications can be examined and obtained from the Fillmore County Highway Department, 909 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN 55965, ph. # 507-765-3854. Request for plans and proposals must be accompanied by a check, draft or a money order, payable to the Fillmore County Treasurer, in the amount mentioned above. Bids submitted must be individually sealed, and identified on the outside for each specific project. A bidder’s bond or a certified check in the amount of at least 5% of the total amount bid and payable must accompany the bid to the Treasurer of Fillmore County. Fillmore County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated: February 20th, 2013 Ronald Gregg, County Engineer Fillmore County, MN 2-25/3-4/3-11 Publish 25,4,11

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE IN DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 23-PR-13-142 In Re: Estate of Melvin Funke Decedent. NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY A Petition for Determination of Descent has been filed with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent’s last will, if any, and the descent of such property be determined and assigned by this Court to the persons entitled to the property. Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed or raised, the Petition may be granted. IT IS ORDERED and Notice is further given, that the Petition will be heard on April 2, 2013, at 1:15 p.m. by this Court at Preston, Minnesota. Notice shall be given by publishing the Notice and Order as provided by law and by: Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order at least 14 days prior to the hearing date. ROBERT R. BENSON Judge JAMES D. ATTWOOD Court Administrator By: /s/ Mary E. Specht Deputy Date: February 22, 2013 Attorney for Petitioner: The Law Office of Richard A. Nethercut, PA 32 Main Avenue North- PO Box 657 Harmony, MN 55939-0657 507-886-3131- Fax: 507-886-2711 Publish 4,11

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LAND FOR SALE!

15.6 acres, more or less, in city of Racine, MN - Mower County. If you are in the market to add to your present operation or looking for a great investment property, you will want to check this out. Here is a piece of property with the best of both worlds, good farming and/ or developing. Property is being sold in “as is” condition, terms 20% down day of sale. Non-refundable, non-contingent, balance due on or before April 10TH, 2013.There will be no buyer’s fee. Please stop on auction day for more details or call: Clair Mrotek 507-754-5509 or 507-533-8603. Les Rodeliffe 507-533-8295 or 507-254-0622

FORESTVILLE TOWNSHIP BID NOTICE Sealed bids will be received until 7:30 pm on April 16, 2013 by the Township Clerk on behalf of the Forestville Town Board for the following: Class 2 road rock that meets MN Dept. of Transportation specifications, with the bidder to have the ability to deliver 100 - 1,000 tons per day anywhere in the township at the Board’s request, and delivery prior to June 15th. Quarry site must be specified in the bid. All other road rock including breaker run rock and 2 ½” rock with fines to be delivered and spread anywhere in the township at the Board’s request. All bids must be per ton for rock. All bids must be per ton for delivery. Also, accepting bids for grading and/or snowplowing. Bids are to be on a per hour basis. All work to be done at the Board’s request and be acceptable to the Board. Also, accepting bids for township roadside mowing/two times per year, bids for township spraying, and bids for mowing of the township hall property. All bids must accompany a Certificate of Insurance for Workers Compensation, Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any defects. Please mark envelopes as “Bid Enclosed.” Bids will be opened at the regular monthly meeting on April 16, 2013 at 7:30 pm at the Forestville Town Hall. All bidders or representatives are invited to attend the bid opening. Connie Morger, Clerk Forestville Township 20967 – 212th. Street Preston, MN 55965 Publish 4,11

Real Estate Offered Sealed Bids Sealed bids will be accepted until 4:00 PM on March 25th, 2013 at RE/MAX Select Properties, 25 W Center St, PO Box 425, harmony MN 55939. The property to be sold: is located at 735 1St Avenue SW, harmony MN 55939. Property identified as Parcel ID # 15.0006.020, Legal to conform to address. Contact RE/MAX Select Properties for a complete information packet. Bids will be accepted as follows: Bids will be opened privately by Seller and Broker. the top four bidders will be notified and must be reachable by phone on March 25th, 2013. the top four bidders will be required to meet at 5 PM, tuesday, March 26th, 2013 at the RE/MAX office in harmony, for a bid off. Each bidder will be able to raise their bids until a highest and best offer is reached. the successful bidder will be required to immediately enter into a purchase agreement providing non-refundable earnest money in the amount of ten percent (10%) down and the balance payable upon the date of closing, May 1St, 2013. Possession will be given upon the date of closing. Survey provided by seller. All bids must be: in writing, signed by person(s) making the offer, include a return address, best reachable telephone number, and letter of credit supporting the offer. Bids must be received by 4 PM on Monday, March 25TH, 2013. Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any and all technicalities in the bidding process. Announcements on the day of the bid opening shall take precedence over previous announcements. Buyers must make their own inspection of the property.

Submit bids to:

Roxanne Johnson, BROKER, ABR, CBS, GRI

RE/MAX Select Properties 25 West Center Street, PO BOX 425, Harmony, MN 55939 Office: 507-886-4221 RoxanneJohnson@remax.net • www.semnRealEstate.com

planning and zoning commission of the city of preston public hearing notice The Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Preston will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 18, 2013, at 5:00pm to consider rezoning property in Block 27 of the Preston No. 2 (Billings) addition. This property is the site of the former Preston Lumber. An application has been received from C&G Properties requesting the rezoning of said property from I-1 (General Industrial) to B-2 (Highway Commercial). The public hearing will be held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. A map showing the proposed rezoning and the legal description of the property is available for viewing at City Hall. Persons may contact City Hall at 507-765-2153 with any questions. Joseph Hoffman, Zoning Administrator Publish 4,11 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Lanesboro City Council will be holding a public hearing, March 20th, 2013 at 5:30pm at the Lanesboro Veterans’ Memorial Community Center Council Chambers. The hearing will be an information meeting to discuss funding with USDA Rural Development for a grant application for a portion of the cost of a new ambulance for the City of Lanesboro. All residents and property owners in the City of Lanesboro service area are encouraged to attend. Bobbie Vickerman City Administrator/Clerk Publish 11,18

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NOTICE FOR QUOTATIONS FOR ROCK AND BITUMINOUS MIXTURE The City Council of the City of Preston, Minnesota will receive quotations at the City Clerks Office until 4:30 p.m., Monday, March 25, 2013 for rock and bituminous mixture. Quotations will be opened at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 and will be awarded at the regular Council Meeting on Monday, April 1, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Preston City Hall. The quotation is to be as follows: Rock to be delivered to and within the City of Preston: 5/8 street rock with fines 1 ½ minus (with fines) 2” Coarse rock Rock to be loaded on to a City truck at the Quarry: 5/8 street rock with fines 1 ½ minus (with fines) 2” Coarse rock Quotations also for bituminous mixture ___________________________ Jim Bakken Public Works Director Publish 11,18 MEETING NOTICE There will be a meeting of the FillmoreHouston Joint Board of Health on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at the Good Times Restaurant, 111 Bissen St, Caledonia, MN. The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. Publish 11,18 NOTICE TO THE CREDITORS OF AND CLAIMANTS AGAINST BRAND FARMS, INC. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by Brand Farms, Inc. (the “Corporation”) that: 1. The Corporation is in the process of voluntary dissolution pursuant to Section 302A.721, Minnesota Statutes. 2. The Corporation has filed with the Minnesota Secretary of State a notice of intent to dissolve. 3. The notice was filed on February 22, 2013. 4. All claims by creditors or claimants must be in writing and must be filed with: Robert Brand 42545 State Hwy 16 Peterson, MN 55962 5. All claims by creditors or claimants must be received by June 11, 2013. Any creditor or claimant who fails to file a claim on or before June 11, 2013 and all those claiming through or under the creditor or claimant are forever barred from suing on that claim or otherwise realizing upon or enforcing it except as otherwise provided in Section 302A.781, Minnesota Statutes. BRAND FARMS, INC. By /s/ Robert Brand Robert Brand, President Publish 11,18,25,1

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AUCTION CALENDAR Wed., March 13 - 10am - 160 Acres of Prime Ag Land Auction. Bernice Kolling Estate, 17097 County 12, Spring Valley, MN. Sale site at Preston Golf and Country Club in Preston, MN. For more information contact Gehling Auction at 800-7700347 or online www.gehlingauction.com. Sun. March 16 - 9am - Guns, coins, antiques, and household auction! Selling 2 rings part of the day and 10-12 hayracks of smalls. Sale site at Spring Valley Sales Auction Building, 412 E. Park Street, Spring Valley, MN. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales online at www. springvalleysales.com. Listing in the Journal. Thur., March 21 - 9:30am - Dealer Lender Consignment. Selling tractors, hay equipment, tillage equipment, planters and drills, miscellaneous equipment, new skid loader attachments, miscellaneous, vehicles and Adrian Knox Estate. Sale Site: Gehling Implement and Auction Company, Preston, Minnesota. For more info go call 507.765.2131 or email denny@ gehlingauctionco.com Listing in the Journal.

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The FCJ reaches over 12,000 household each week.

SERVICES

TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR: Foreign and domestic, auto & light truck. 3 year, 100,000 mile warranty. Call for prices. Brown’s Tire, Battery, & Transmission. Rushford 507-864-2969 or 1-888-8647049. v20tfn- o

DAYCARE IN PRESTON has openings for all ages. 12 years experience. Convenient hours and location. Reasonable rates. Ellie 507-765-5251. v11tfn- o

All Things Basementy! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all of your basement needs! Waterproofing? Finishing? Structural Repair? Humidity and Mold Control? FREE ESTIMATES! Call 1-866-691-8804 (MFPA)

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

TNT Lawn Service Make arrangeMentS now For your Snow Care Run Time: 1 Hr. 56 Min.

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

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REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements. Same day service. Hi-Tech Rebuilders, Rushford. 507-864-7440 or 507-459-1504. v11tfn- o

Granicrete schroeder drywall ReSidential - CommeRCial

Drywall Hanging • Taping • Texturing Rusty Schroeder “Free estimates” 507-765-3648

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Shamiah Womeldorf, Rural Lanesboro

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Bidding ends on March 18 - 5:00pm Toys/Games, Collectibles, Antiques, Tools, Guns, Sporting Goods, Misc. Viewing days Wed., Mar. 13, 3pm-7pm & Sun. Mar. 17, 11am-3pm. For more information contact Darr Auctions, Rodney Darr at 1-800-852-0010. To view complete listing go to www.darrauctions.com. Bidding ends on April 18 - 6:30pm 40 Acre Farmsted Online Only Auction! Viewing days Wed. March 6 from 4:30-7pm, Sun. March 17 from 1-3:30pm, and Sun. April 7 from 1-3:30pm. For more information contact Darr Auctions, Rodney Darr at 1-800-852-0010. To view complete listing go to www.darrauctions.com. To list your Auction 507-765-2151

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TRAILER SALES & SERVICE, Inc. 507-886-4600

70 4th Street NW • Harmony MN

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

We are pleased to announce we now sell & service Boss & Snowdogg Snow Plows. We have a selection of new and used trailers and we are an authorized dealer for Wilson, Kiefer Industrial, Road King, Alum Line, and Pacesetter trailers. We also provide service work when your trailer needs a tune up.

See us for all your trailer sale and service needs!

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Fillmore County Journal (12,312) Albert Lea Tribune (M-F 6,392; S 6,963) Austin Daily Herald (5,233) Blooming Prairie Times (1,200) The Buffalo County Journal (1,000) Caledonia Argus/Shopper (6,559) The Cochraine-Fountain City Recorder (2,000) The Courier-Wedge (4,200) Cresco Times Plain Dealer & The Extra (8,400) Freeborn County Shopper (17,025) Grand Meadow Area News (3,200) LeRoy Independent (1,500)

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Lewiston Journal (1,200) Lime Springs Herald (800) Mower County Shopper (18,001) Olmsted County Journal (62,000) Owatonna Free Press (S 7,364; Other 7,122) Plainview News (2,950) Riceville Recorder (1,400) St. Charles Press (1,300) The Star Shopper (10,000) Tri-County Advertiser (9,750) The Valley Shopper (3,500) Wabasha County Herald (3,250) Winona Post (24,447 Wed. & 21,237 Sun.)

15 Words Pre-Paid: Deadline Wednesdays at Noon. 10¢ per additional word per publication.

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Owned by Dennis Solberg of Solberg Welding 507-886-4602

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1976 CJ7 JEEP FOR SALE. Jeep has original seat and interior. 304 engine, fiberglass body, hardtop and doors. Asking price $4,000. Call Jamie at 507-259-2771 for questions. a22tfn- x

TIRE, BATTERY & TRANSMISSION Hwy. 16 & 43, RUSHFORD, MN 507-864-2969 • 1-888-864-7049

YOUR COMPLETE FULL SERVICE SHOP • Auto, Truck & Farm Tires ER • Computerized Alignment P O CO • Custom Exhaust S TIRE • Full Brake Service • Full Line of Auto Repairs • Transmission Repairs

1989 Chevy Corvette, 5.7 V8, 6 speed, 58K actual miles, not driven in Winter. Red on Red, Loaded. $10,995. Call 507433-2255. a11tfn- x CASH FOR CARS: All cars/trucks wanted. Running or not! Top dollar paid. We come to you! Any make/model. Call for instant offer: 800/871-9145 MCAN

__________________________________________________________________________________ Phone:________________________________ Cash/Check ___________ Credit Card __________ Credit Card #: __________________________________ Exp. Date __________ Auth.# _______ Ad Copy – Please Print & Include Phone Number _______________ ________________ _______________ ______________ _______________ _______________ ________________ _______________ ______________ ________________ _______________ ________________ _______________ ______________ _______________ ________________ ________________ _______________ ______________ _______________ Mail this form to the address below with your payment. P.O. Box 496 Preston, MN, 55965 • 507-765-2151

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Weather Forecast March 11, 2013

March 12, 2013

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Preston equiPment 2013-2014 Jct. 52 & 16, Preston, mn Ph: 507-765-3803

www.preston-equipment.com

new JoHn deere tractors • 2720 • 3520 • 4320 • 5085M • 6105D

• 6125M • 6150R • 7215R • 9410R 4WD

(March Delivery)

Hay eqUiPment • (2) JD 530 MoCo’s • (2) JD 535 MoCo’s • (2) JD 635 MoCo’s • JD 946 Center Piv. • (2) JD 566 Round Baler • (3) JD 567 Round Baler • JD 535 Round Baler • NH BR 780 Round Baler • (3) Used Rakes

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Used tractors • ‘12 6430 Prem 673 Loader • ‘11 6115D 2w Open St • ‘10 JD 6430 St MFWD/673 • ‘10 7330 Prem IVT/673 Loader • ‘08 JD 4720 72” Deck • ‘05 6420/640 Loader • ‘05 JD 7220 IVT w/ 741 Loader • ‘04 6420/640 Loader • JD 2955 2wd Cab • JD 4650 2wd

Planters • ‘11 1780 6/11 Lqu • ‘11 1750 6R Dry • ‘09 1760 12R Lqu • ‘09 1770 NT 12R Lqu • ‘08 1770 NT 12R Lqu • ‘11 Kinze 3660-16 Lqu

• ‘04 JD 320 Skid Loader • JD HX14 Pull Type Cutter • JD MX7 Cutter • JD 230 Disc • DMI 30 Field Cult.

Call On Used Financing Specials!

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all children 13 and under are welcome to submit Weather art. send your picture to Fillmore County Journal P.o. Box 496, Preston, mn 55965 or email it to: ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com or drop it off at the Fillmore County Journal 136 st. anthony st., Preston, mn Be sure to include Child’s First and last name, age, town and title of art Work.

Daytripper*

T he Premier Tourist Guide to Southeastern Minnesota

What are your favorite weekend getaways in Southeast Minnesota?

Daytripp

Southeast 2012-2013 Minnesota’ s Guide to 101 Places Mor To Go In Our Beauti e T han ful Area

The Olmsted County Journal will be giving away

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*For businesses wishing to advertise in Daytripper, they can contact the Olmsted County Journal at 507-288-5201.

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Mail Entry Forms to: Olmsted County Journal, PO Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 No purchase necessary. Must be 18 years or older. Entries must be postmarked no later than midnight, April 12, 2013. Winner will be selected at random. Winner will be contacted.