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District Six county engineers want uniformity ty Land Use Planning, suggested a 30 load trigger. If a mine genkreisner@fillmorecountyjournal.com erates 30 or more trucks per day Fillmore County Highway of silica or frac sand, a transporEngineer John Grindeland tation plan would be required. reported to the sand committee Less than 30 truck loads would on March 7 about discussions have no requirements. These and issues raised at a regu- sand pits transporting frac sand larly scheduled meeting held on would be required to submit a February 29 of the region six route they use from the mine highway engineers. He said they to the destination and they had invited MnDot planning would be required to use that specifically to discuss roadway route every time. This would issues related to transportation not be required of quarries that transport gravel, rock, and other of silica sand. Grindeland explained the kinds of sand, as they would be eleven county engineers were going to multiple destinations. interested in uniformity between Grindeland said enforcement the counties on restrictions and is an issue. It was recommended so on. He said we don’t want that a scale be required at all our sand pits to wreck Winona pits. Weights would be matched County roads. He added the at the source and at the destinawestern counties have little or tion to make sure trucks are running legal. Scale records can no sand. Phil Wheeler, Olmsted Coun- be checked back for 30 days. By K aren R eisner

A performance bond may be a requirement for road damage so the funds can be used in the future if it is determined that roads are deteriorating at an accelerated pace. A stronger road would then be built to withstand this kind of use. Commissioner Duane Bakke said he doubted counties can be forced to have uniform zoning ordinances. He asked if they had discussed road use fees and cited a document put out by Winona County on road use impacts. Grindeland said they are waiting to see what Winona County decides to do about fees. Grindeland stated there was a consensus among the engineers that they want to make sure the loads are legal and that a route destination is in the plan. Bakke questioned whether road

Lanesboro applying for a small cities grant By Jade Sexton jsexton@fillmorecountyjournal.com

There was a public hearing before the Lanesboro City Council meeting about the city applying for a small cities development grant program. There were no residents there to voice any opinions. Michelle Vrieze was there to explain the grant to the council. Vrieze said the grant would be for both commercial and residential areas, and would include both theatres. The total grant amount would be $449,000. “There’s a better chance if you keep it under $500,000,” said Vrieze. The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has already approved the pre-application from Lanesboro and Mabel. The two cities submitted a joint application. The money will provide rehabilita-

tion for low to moderate-income households and provide commercial rehabilitation as well. The council approved going ahead with the full application for the grant program. Alley agreement The city received a letter from Rick and Cheryl Lamon about dedicating an alley adjacent to their property to the city. The council looked over the agreement and discussed some concerns. Council member Ceil Allen said she had a problem with the paragraph that states the Lamons and any future owners of their property would be exempt from any present or future assessments regarding the alley. She did not like the part about future owners, and Mayor Rahn agreed. Joe O’Connor said they don’t know what the future holds, or how things will change with that alley. City Attorney Tom Manion said

he doesn’t see the assessments of that property ever being very significant. The alley will remain open, as it is a fire lane. They did not make a final decision at the meeting. Whittier Street assessments O’Connor said he looked into what other cities have done as far as assessing utilities. Robert Thompson was at the meeting, and he has approached the council with concerns about how they assessed the Whittier Street project. O’Connor said he spoke with City Administrators in Byron, Eyota, and Stewartville, as well as Mike Bubany from David Drown Associates, and discovered that the average assessment ranges from 20-25 percent. The average cost per foot of the assessments was $50-$70 per foot. Lanesboro assessed the Whittier Street projSee LANESBORO Page 15 

damage would be as severe as the Winona County report suggests. Grindeland remarked that there is a lot of exaggeration out there. It was noted that the possibility of another railhead in the St. Charles area is being considered. They can only stock pile so much. Zoning Administrator Chris Graves said he agreed there needs to be enforcement. He said if they require scales, they should be required for all mining and excavation covered in ordinance 721. He asked about other heavy loads, including milk and grain trucks. Operator Richard Frick said if roads are made right, they should be able to withstand the loads. If they aren’t built for that, whose fault is that? Truckers pay four to six cents per ton.

Grindeland said it is up to the local government if they want to extend fees to other types of hauling. He said it costs $1 million per mile to construct a road. Bakke noted the county has looked into an aggregate tax several times in the past and have determined that the county is the largest user. Commissioner Tom Kaase asked if they were going to look at other hauling, including other aggregates, sand and grain. Grindeland answered that it needs to be looked at if a fee is put on frac sand haulers. He asked what is the difference between frac sand and gravel and grain, they all are doing the same amount of damage. Grindeland added it would be See UNIFORMITY Page 3 

Fillmore County Veterans Cemetary proposal tops list By K aren R eisner kreisner@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Fillmore County has received notification that its proposal for the Veteran’s Cemetery is on the top of the list nationally. Commissioner Chuck Amunrud at the board’s March 6 meeting said he wanted some title work to be done as soon as possible so as to not hold up the planners. It had been reported in the Rochester Post Bulletin March 2 edition that the National Cemetery Administration has ranked the Fillmore County proposal at the top of the list for new state veterans cemeteries. The studies for the site suitability should be completed this spring. A proposal to process the

quiet title for a small piece of land that would be part of the Veteran’s Cemetery was submitted by Attorney Matthew Opat. The total cost will be $2,000. The funds will come out of the county attorney’s budget. The attorney’s office is short a part time attorney at this time. Near Final Draft for Business Plan Amunrud reported that Accenture LLC is near a final draft of a business plan for the 12 southeastern counties considering a collaboration to improve social service delivery efficiency and quality of services. Other Business In Brief •The resignation to retire from Rollie Olson, MainteSee CEMETARY Page 10 

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heavy use fee per truck. Other Business In Brief •Bakke noted that the other four counties in southeast Minnesota that have a moratorium put it specifically on silica sand mining. Fillmore County’s is on all excavation of minerals and materials covered under ordinance 721. He asked if they were going to make changes to the gravel pit portion. Bakke added he would like to just prohibit non-ferrous metallic mining. He asked if we can agree that underground or shaft mining and hydraulic dredging

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up to the politicians to decide on the fairness of fees. He said increased traffic will take the life out of the road quicker and there is not enough money to rebuild the roads. Planning Commission member Brad Erickson reasoned more trucks, mean more fuel used and taxed, more licensing fees and so on. Kaase remarked that depends on what the state does with that money. He said trucks also pay $500 per year

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should be prohibited? Graves said he would provide specific definitions of these terms. •Committee member David Williams termed the language proposed by the zoning administrator in a draft of potential changes in the ordinance as “weak” and suggested it was premature to discuss draft ordinance changes. Bakke said he disagreed. He said we may need to cut back from all of ordinance 721 to sand only. Bakke added he is not interested in delay tactics of any type. Later, Bakke suggested any of the committee members could submit language suggestions to amend the ordinance. •Scot Johnson, southeast Minnesota ground water specialist with the DNR, discussed water issues and sand washing. Bakke noted there are at least 26-30 sandpits in the county today. Johnson said the DNR regulates water appropriation, public waters, water dependent resources, and listed species protection. BWSR, MPCA and the Health Department have other water regulation responsibilities. Johnson noted there is ample water in southeast Minnesota. Water use is prioritized starting with the domestic water supply, then uses less than 10,000 gallons per day, Ag uses, power producers, uses over 10,000 gallons per day, and finally nonessential uses. Bakke noted there are currently two operations with quarry dewatering and two with washing facilities in the county. Johnson showed a graph demonstrating that water use in southeast Minnesota for quarry dewatering and washing has

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be used in the settling ponds. They are planning a staged process where they reclaim as they go. Reilly said the hill won’t be there in the end, but they want Rein to be satisfied, leaving him pasturable land or possibly a pond. Bakke said the ordinance needs to be changed to disallow any parking of trucks on the road while being tarped. •The next meeting is scheduled for March 28 at 9:00 a.m. Graves hopes to have someone speak on Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).

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increased significantly over the last 20 years. Johnson explained how a high production deep well could cause a shallower domestic well to go dry or could drain a wetland. He said the DNR takes these possibilities into consideration when issuing a permit. He noted that pre-project monitoring is important to establish a baseline and to answer questions that may come up in the future. •Larry Thompson, Reilly Construction, discussed issues related to mining. He said the mining on John Rein’s property is the first mining his company has done. He said they intend to have a washing process, as 30 to 40 percent of the St. Peter sand they are planning on mining is not usable for frac sand. They would only use water for washing, no chemicals, and the water would be recycled. He suggested the technology is changing so less water can be used in the washing process. Reilly stated no chemicals will

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By Andrew Kingsley Every single genetic trait about you was determined at the moment of conception. You were uniquely you, from that point on. Some would say that you weren’t you until you were actually born. But nothing about you was determined then. Furthermore, Andrew the age at Kingsley which babies are able to survive premature birth continues to decrease as medical advancements increase. Does that mean that the age at which you are actually a person changes, too? Again, your DNA was determined from that first moment, so if it wasn’t you then, when did you become you? I realize that there are many extenuating circumstances that often surround the choice of abortion. I also realize it is totally unacceptable to many for a man to talk about abortion. But I am still a human being, and abortion is the decision of life or death, for a fellow human being. We can call it pro-choice, a woman’s right to choose, or any other nice way of putting it, but at the end of the day, we’re still talking about a human life. What’s interesting is that neither the republicans or democrats are actually pro-life. As with almost all issues, both parties’ ideologies are hypocritical, just maybe one a little more so than the other. The republican party is willing to defend those most innocent and helpless among us by opposing abortion. But they are for the death penalty, which means they are not truly pro-life. They make a Editorial Cartoon

somewhat legitimate argument by saying that a person forfeits their right to life when they take that right away from others by killing them. Whether you agree with that argument or not, it still puts man in power of choosing life or death for another. The democrats make an argument I can’t really wrap my mind around. They defend the right to life of mass murderers by opposing the death penalty. But when it comes to ending the lives of those most innocent and helpless among us, they call it prochoice. Who’s choice? What choice does the voiceless baby have? Perhaps those reading this should be grateful your mother didn’t consider you to be a bad “choice” at the time. I can understand a person not feeling capable of taking care of another human being, but there are thousands of loving couples on adoption waiting lists who would give anything to have the babies so many don’t want. I mean it honestly when I say that I try to understand the viewpoint of “democrats.” Do they really just believe that the baby is not a person or how else could they consider abortion to be ok? If that’s it, then I have the cure. Go online and watch a video of an abortion. Watch the baby squirm as the life is sucked out of it, and you tell me that baby wasn’t real. If that baby was nothing more than a “piece of flesh” as they say, than I assure you neither are you and I. These are the kinds of issues I’m referring to when I talk about how far the paradigm of “moderate” has been shifted to the left. I know of countless democrats who vehemently consider themselves to be prolife, whether because of their religion or just morals. Do they not realize they are vot-

ing for abortion virtually every time they vote democrat? I also know of many republican politicians from around the country who are pro-abortion, yet get the votes of countless “prolifers.” Do people not realize what they are voting for, or do the lives of the most vulnerable and defenseless among us just matter that little to people? President Obama exemplifies the necessary intolerance of liberalism, with his particular “pro-choice” stance and Obama Care. As an Illinois Senator Mr. Obama sponsored a bill that would allow doctors to kill babies that were born alive by accident during an abortion, to “prevent further burdening the mother,” as he so eloquently said. He’ll gladly fight for the individual “right” of a woman to decide whether or not to kill her baby, but doesn’t think you or I should have a “right to choose” for ourselves whether or not we’ll be a participating part of it. Obama Care will soon force all of us to be a paying participant of the genocide called abortion, no matter how we feel about it. Somehow, the liberal media twists any dissent of this into being an “assault on women.” They’re out there trying to say that “the right” wants to take away women’s contraception and attack women’s rights. Who has ever even insinuated outlawing contraception? When the media attacks “the right,” they are truly attacking you and I, the average and reasonable American. If you don’t believe you should have to pay for someone else to kill their baby or for their birth control, you are considered the “far right” by our media and politicians. Do you feel “far right,” or more like you‘re just a regular person with some semblance of decency? Again, we see the danger and poison of big government. The necessary intolerance of liberal-

ism is the necessary imposing of their beliefs on everyone else. It’s just another example of the Freedom-depriving nature of the left elements found in both parties, implemented by big government. The whole point of our Constitution is to protect Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. (i.e. we should all be allowed to live, live free and as we see right, and pursue happiness any way we see fit). Now with Romney all but sure to get the republican nomination, we will once again be stuck with two candidates for president who have shown absolutely no spine in defending our most crucial “right to life.” I want to puke at the thought of paying for an abortion. I can barely stomach that we allow it to take place at all. And under the guise of a “woman’s right?” I have only personally known two women who shared their abortion stories with me. Both have suffered extreme mental depressions, been on and off many medications, and spent countless hours with therapists. Unfortunately, their stories are not unique. Yet, all those “prowomen” folks on the left don’t want women to hear any of that if they’re considering an abortion. The other thing I want to make very clear is that this article is not a judgment of anyone who has undergone an abortion of their baby. It is not any of our places to judge a decision that someone else has made. Who are we to judge another’s Letter about healthcare To the Editor, Forty-five years ago, my husband and I brought home our first-born from the Hospital. My husband wrote a check for sixty dollars. He turned to me and grinned, “You always were a cheap date!” For the following eighteen years our insurance covered the family dental care, inoculations, sports injuries, and operations. Since then Health Care costs have accelerated. We are reminded daily that health care in this country is a “business “and is driven by “profit.” Recently, Dr. Snyderman reported on NBC. “When many drugs go generic (when the patent runs out), the drug companies slow down or stop production to create more profitable products.” (referencing among others, Methotrexate, which is used to treat childhood Leukemia.) The loud cry against “Obama Care” is orchestrated by drug and insurance companies who spend billions on false advertising and lobbying members of Congress. Not only do we need to cut the cost of insurance, we need to reform the delivery system. We are over medicated and over tested. Yvonne Nyenhuis Lanesboro, MN

actions before we are even able to see our own? And if we were to become wise enough to actually see our own, we would hence know far better than to look to another’s. That being said, it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t fight for what’s right and humane as we move forward. Whether you decide to be for or against abortion is up to you. But it seems we are talking apples and oranges until we all admit that we are truthfully talking about a human life. It cannot be disputed. At what point from your beginning, were you not you? I cannot help but believe that in a more enlightened future society, we will recognize our abortion practices for what they are, a Holocaust of sorts. When we look back on the Germans who permitted the murder of all those Jews, it’s easy to ask ourselves, “How could people stand by and watch as so many were killed?” Now in our day we have countless, voiceless victims, by our silent permission. Will we not someday see ourselves as those Germans?

Government this week • Monday, Mar. 12, Chatfield City Council, Chatfield City Hall, 7:00 p.m. • Monday, Mar. 12, Rushford City Council, Rushford City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, Mar. 12, Spring Valley City Council, Spring Valley City Hall, 6:00 p.m. • Monday, Mar. 12, Houston City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m. • Monday, Mar. 12, Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7:00 p.m. • Tuesday, Mar. 13, Harmony City Council, Harmony City Hall, 7:00 p.m. • Tuesday, Mar. 13, Fillmore County Commissioners, Fillmore County Courthouse, 9:00 a.m. • Wednesday, Mar. 14, Mabel City Council, Mabel City Hall, 7:00 p.m. • Wednesday, Mar. 14, Peterson City Council, Peterson City Hall, 5:00 p.m. • Monday, Mar. 19, Kingsland School Board, 7:00 p.m. • Monday, Mar. 19, Rushford-Peterson School Board, Rushford Computer Room, 6:30 p.m. •Monday, Mar. 19, Chatfield School Board, 7pm, High School Media Center Schedule subject to change.

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C ommentary Guest Commentary: Rushford Public Library By Drue Fergison I admit that I don’t have all the facts – just those reported by this paper. But I still want to express my deep dissatisfaction with the Rushford City Council. Not only do its decisions concerning the Rushford Public Library possibly contravene MinDrue nesota State Fergison Statute 134.11 on public library governance, but the way the Council appears to have discounted the Library’s governing body – its Board – looks downright disdainful. As director of the Lanesboro Public Library for six years, I became aware of, and increasingly admired, the intentional, professional and good-faith effort

put forth consistently, over a period now spanning more than ten (10!) years, by the Rushford Public Library Board, and Library Director Susan Hart, to develop a viable long-term vision for public library service – in consort with the City Council – that would best meet the obviously growing needs for it in Rushford. It was my observation that these planners respectfully and thoughtfully undertook feasibility and fundraising studies, raised significant funds and actively took the needs and wants of Rushford’s citizens into account. Those needs and wants include space for materials, for meetings (book clubs, story times) and for computers (for people to search for jobs and for children who are sent to the library after school until their parents can pick them up) – all to keep up with increased usage,

as proven by ever-growing circulation statistics. The fact is that even taking into account this economy and the flood, the Rushford City Council does not appear to be exhibiting vision or leadership, on any number of issues. While this is unfortunate, it is even more distressing to read in the Fillmore County Journal about the parliamentary shenanigans, stalling indecision and obvious disregard, even contempt, in which the Council seems to hold the volunteer Library Board that has, even through its own personnel transitions over 10 years, diligently and methodically laid a collaborative foundation for the future – a future that is coming quickly. And it looks like a future where anyone would reasonably wonder why they should ever serve on a library board and work so hard for so long for free – and

for what? To have to return hardwon pledged funds earmarked specifically for a new Library? This contrasts rather ironically with Fillmore County Commissioner Randy Dahl’s statement – as reported by this paper – against a one-year sand mining moratorium, because “business people have a right to go forward.” Well, what about a community asset, though not a business, with longer and deeper ties to the community that it faithfully serves year in and year out than any new business is likely ever to have? Doesn’t it have a right to go forward, after 10 years of planning? Vern Bunke’s calling the Library Board’s second-choice option of moving the Library to the vacant community center building “ludicrous” because that location “may see a future as a business incubator” (as reported by this paper) is itself ludicrous, not to mention disrespectful of

Letter about frac mining To the Editor, Having attended some of the frac sand mining meetings and learned of the moratorium, I would like to go on record with these comments which may or may not have been covered in the public meetings. Sand mining has been going on in Fillmore County almost as long as the area has been settled. The fact that a conditional use permit is required

indicates awareness by county planners of the need to keep the scale of the operations to a limited size. The biggest concern I have would be the sudden explosion of the scale of mining to the levels already in place in Wisconsin and Iowa. It’s one thing to have local operators hauling four truckloads a day but having a stream of trucks running 24 hours a day is quite another. If frac sand mining increases as

it has in Wisconsin and Iowa, there will be a whole host of new truckers from places you never heard of running around the clock. I moved to this area from Western Pennsylvania. I have seen first hand what happens when the forces of large-scale mining operations overrun a rural farming community. It’s not pretty. It’s also important to have the planning regulations in

place to control the growth of these of operations. One of the regulations recently changed in Fillmore County is that Conditional Use Permits (CUP) now travel with the ownership of the land. This should be changed back to the old regulations requiring new owners to re-apply. It is much easier to say “NO” to a new applicant than it is to try stopping someone already operating with an existing CUP. The

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Obituaries Eli J. Burkholder Eli J. Burkholder, age 26, of rural Preston, Minn., passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester after a logging accident. Eli was born August 17, 1985, in Bowling Green, Missouri, the son of John and Verna (Schrock) Burkholder. He and his family moved to the Granger area in 1996. He was raised in the Amish community until 2007 when he left to make a living on his own. He married Effie Hochstetler on August 4, 2008, at the Greenleafton Reformed Church. They made their home in rural Preston. Eli was a talented carpenter but could do anything you asked of him and he could do it well. His smile and genuine heart made him a friend to all he met. He enjoyed hunting, camping, four wheeling, and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Effie; children, Matthew and Rosella both at home; his parents, Verna and John Burkholder of Harmony; brothers, Chris (Vera) of Lancaster, Wisc., Moses (Emma) of Cresco, Iowa; and Ivan (Mattie), Aaron, Jacob, and Alvin all of Harmony; sisters, Rosa (Phineas) Mast of Edgewood, Iowa; Sarah (Levi) Stutzman of Cresco, Iowa; Leah (Wilbur) Miller of Lancaster, Wisc.; and Eva (Eli) Gingerich and Wilma Burkholder, all of Harmony; many Hochstetler in-laws; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Paul. The funeral was Monday, March 5, 2012, at the Greenleafton Reformed Church in rural Preston with Rev.

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Roger Lokker officiating. Burial was in the Greenleafton Cemetery. Thauwald Funeral Home in Preston handled arrangements. Leland Warren James Leland Warren “Lee” James, 78, of Rushford, Minn. died on Monday, March 5, 2012, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Lee was born on May 24, 1933, to Melvin and Ella (Overby) James. He graduated from Rushford High School in 1951. Lee entered the U.S. Navy boot camp in 1951, at Great Lakes, Ill. He trained in Memphis, Tenn. as an aviation structural mechanic. He served two tours. His first duty station was NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii. He then transferred to the NAS Alameda, California, from 1951 to 1954. Lee was discharged as E-5 in 1955. Lee then attended the University of Minnesota, St. Paul. On September 28, 1957, he was united in marriage with Donna “Toots” Woxland. They were married for 54 years. Lee was employed as a structural mechanic at Northwest Airlines in St. Paul, Minn. from 1957 to 1961. He was then employed at Tri- County Electric in Rushford from 1961 to 1970. Lee was also active in the Naval Reserves from 1965 to 1969. Over the next 18 years, he was employed at Badger Construction and Bakken Construction. Lee became semiretired in 1997. In the fall of 1997 he joined the crew at Norsland Lefse, retiring in 2008. Lee was a member of the Rushford American Legion. He was active in the Rushford Lutheran Church where he was a church council member and Sunday school teacher. Lee was a Boy Scout Leader. He was part of the

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first Rushford Ambulance crew and taught first aid classes. Lee’s hobbies included Nascar (Ford drivers), hunting, arrow-head hunting, computer games, military history, reading, berry-picking, scenic drives and his grandkids. Lee is surved by his wife, Donna and their Lynn L. children: Scott Erlandson (Christi) James Rogich and daughter, Cassie; Nancy (Geff) Dornink and daughter, Holli, son Adam and daughter Kerri; Todd (Michele) James and sons, Erick and Matthew and daughter, Katie; Kristine James (Ray Oman) and daughters, Sawyer and Madeline and son, Jacob; two great-grandchildren, Adam and Brynlee; one aunt, Helen Rustad, and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and several aunts and uncles. The service was on Saturday, March 10, at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Peterson, Minn. with the Rev. Wade Davick officiating. Burial was in the Rushford Lutheran Cemetery. Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford handled arrangements. Lynn L. Erlandson Rogich Lynn L. Erlandson Rogich, age 41, of Mabel, died unexpectedly, March 5, 2012, at the Gundersen Medical Center in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Lynn was born March 25, 1970, in Spring Grove, Minnesota to Steven and Jackie (Amdahl) Erlandson. She graduated from the Mabel-Canton High School in 1988, and then from North Iowa Community College in Calmar, Iowa with a degree in cosmetology. On December 18, 2004, she married Larry Rogich at the Highland Lutheran Church in rural Decorah, Iowa. Lynn had worked as a distributor of salon products and as a salon consultant, sales manager for TriState Signing, at Nancy’s Solutions in Caledonia, and a daycare provider for five years so she could stay at home with their son. She was currently an assistant with the pre-school program at Mabel-Canton Elementary School, and at A.B.L.E. in Spring Grove. Lynn also volunteered as an assistant Cub Scout leader, and as a P.A.L.S leader at the school. Lynn was a member of the Scheie Lutheran Church and enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting morel mushrooms, cooking, crafting, decorating for Christmas, and especially spending time with family. Lynn is survived by her husband Larry of Mabel; a son Levi; a stepdaughter Colleen; mother Jackie Erlandson (Tom Madson) of Mabel; sister Lisa Erlandson of Mabel; a brother Shane (Dawn) Erlandson of New Hampton, Iowa; grandmother Ruby Erlandson of Mabel; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father; a sister Laura; grandparents Nick Erlandson and Lyle and Adeline Amdahl. Funeral services were Saturday, March 10, 2012, at the Scheie Lutheran Church in rural Mabel with the Rev. Mary Waudby officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel handled arrangements.

Fillmore County Church Directory A rendahl Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875-2477 Assembly Of God Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church ………………… Fri. - 8 : 30am & Sat. - 5 : 00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church ………………………… Sundays - 10 : 45am & 6 : 00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church …………………… Sundays - 8 : 00am & 10 : 00am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ ………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist …………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St N W, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 Christian Science Ser vices …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Elstad Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church ……………… Sat. - 5 : 00pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church ……………… Sundays - 8 : 30am & 10 : 30am 19127 County 8, Wykof f, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am & 6 : 00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840 First Baptist Church-Preston …………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am & 7: 00pm 108 Chatf ield Ave N W, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765- 4960 First English Lutheran Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland ………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318 First Presby terian Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran …………………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church ………………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4456 Garness Trinity Lutheran …………………………………… Sundays - 11: 00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905 Grace Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875-2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church ………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am & 10 : 30am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2546 Harmony United Methodist Church ………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henry town Lutheran Church ……………… Wed. - 6 : 30pm & Sun. - 10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Prairie Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 43265 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church ……………… Special Occassions Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545-2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 254 Main St S, Wykof f, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church ……………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Mabel First Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293 Mabel United Methodist Church …………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296 Nativity Catholic Church … Sun. (1st & 2nd) - 8 : 45am & (3rd & 4th) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 New Life Victory Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 440 2nd Ave SE, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3525 Newburg United Methodist Church ……………………………………………… 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43 ; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran ……………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875-2460 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church ……………… Sundays - 8 : 00am & 10 : 30am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875-2460 Pioneer Presby terian Church ………………………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church …………………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2503 R iver Of Life Regional Church …………………………………………………… 220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853 Root Prairie Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4455 Root R iver Church of the Brethren ………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765- 4772 Root R iver Community Church ……………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074 Rushford Lutheran Church …………………… Sat. - 5 : 30pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 101 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7152 Satersdahl Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 21447 Co. Rd. 30, Rural Harmony, MN Scheie Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5680 St Columban Church …………………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 408 Preston St N W # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 St Ignatius Catholic Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 213 W Franklin St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7565 St John’s Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 241 Line St S, Wykof f, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296 St John’s Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 31497 Highway 43, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2585 St Joseph’s Catholic Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257 St Mark ’s Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111 St Marys Catholic Church ………………… Sat. - 5 : 00pm & Sun. - 11: 00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthews Episcopal Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923-1219 (507) 867-3707 St Matthew’s Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am Harmony, MN 55939 (Granger) (507) 772- 4474 St Olaf Catholic Church … Sun. (1st & 2nd) - 10 :30am & (3rd & 4th) - 8 : 45am 114 N Locust, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5268 St Patrick ’s Church Hall ……………………………………… Sundays - 8 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church ………………… Sun. - 10 : 00am & Wed. - 7: 00pm 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul’s Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am Harmony, MN 55939 (Big Springs) (507) 886-8175 Sumner Center United Methodist Church ………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 9 miles N. of Spring Valley on Co. Rd. 1 (507) 378- 4801 The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints ………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 21257 US Hwy 52 South Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765- 4551 Trinity Fellowship ELCA …………………………………… Sundays - 11: 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211 Trinity Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 204 South St, Ostrander, MN 55961 (507) 657-2203 Union Prairie Lutheran ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3363 United Methodist Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 236 Gold St S, Wykof f, MN 55990 (507) 352- 4136 Valley Christian Center ……………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 W halan Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398

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Fillmore County Sports Lady Gophers; 1AA East Champs By Paul Trende How many teams can lose two AllConference players, would be returning senior starters, and persevere? How many teams can fill those spots, keeping the team in the running for conference and section titles? How many coaches have the depth to call up a

freshmen guard late in the season, put her on the floor, have her produce to the point of warranting a starting nod? How many teams can count on that frosh guard in the clutch, and have her come through? The answer is “not many,” four times over. It’s been quite a season for Brian Baum’s

Chatfield Lady Gophers hoopsters. They’re one win away from state. The Goph’s dispensed with 3-seed Winona-Cotter in the 1AA East semifinal. MaKenzie Miller was a force, hitting 9 of 11 shots for a game-high 18 points. She’s one cog whose stepped in, and stepped up big. Chatfield

The Chatfield Gophers bid for state came up one game short. They fell 56-52 at the hands of Ashley Hinsch (31 points) and the Zumbrota-Mazeppa Cougars in the Section 1AA Title Game. Chatfield ends their season with a successful 21-8 record, and as section runners up. See more details about the game in next week’s Fillmore County Journal. Photo by Paul Trende

Kammer made the back-end of the double bonus, her only point, to tie the game at 40. Caledonia took possession with 0:25 left. They held for the last shot. Fruechte decided to take it, driving baseline and pulling up with a from-the-block 6-footer. It was way too strong (air-balled deep). Enter freshmen Kirsten Keefe. A call up to varsity in January (for the second meeting with Caledonia incidentally) Keefe has been step-in, step up cog number three. Possessing uncanny poise and talents for her age, Keefe found a spot in the Gopher rotation, then the starting five. In the biggest game of her brief career, she found herself in an incredibly big spot. Keefe grabbed the Fruechte miss, took off up court only to get fouled with 1.5 seconds left! A tough situation was made tougher yet when her first attempt didn’t fall! Warrior coach Scott Sorenson called timeout, the ‘ice the shooter’ ploy. And though Keefe went 1-4 on freebies in the final 3:00, the one make was the second FT. It gave the Gophers a 41-40 lead. A ¾ quarter court Taylor Winjim heave was ¼ of the court short. Behind Keefe (8 pts, 4 rebs, 3 assists) and her heroics, Sarah Costello (12 pts, 8 rebs), MaKenzie Miller (6 pts, 10 rebs), and great team defense, great team play overall, the Chatfield Lady Gophers were crowned 1AA East Champions. They’ll head to the 1AA title game to face West champ Zumbrota-Mazeppa. Four-seed Z-M

led 21-10 at half, only for Cotter to score the first six points of the second. Chatfield regrouped and played their way to a 49-29 victory, never trailing. Sophomore Sidney Irish (another stepin, step-up cog) and instant-offenseoff-the-bench Kyndra Neis gave the Gophers a little deep shooting. The duo combined for three, second half 3’s, 17 total points. Micaela Trainor was high-girl for the Ramblers (10 points). It’s Chatfield’s 20th win of the season. The win set up a 1-versus-2 matchup with defending Sub-Section champ Caledonia. The teams split during the regular season. Game three proved to be the best. Both squads went zone initially. Each tried to beat it from deep, making 4 of 12 tries in the 1st half. Each team made just two two’s ,too. The Gopher’s made one more FT giving them a slim 21-20-halftime edge. In the second, Chatfield built a 37-28 edge. It held until the 6:00 mark. At that point, they got a little conservative, had a little turnoveritis. The Warriors got urgent. A 12-2 Caledonia run, one capped by two Maddy Mullins FT’s with 0:55 left, gave the 1-seed their first lead of the 2nd half, 40-39. A subsequent jumpball gave Caledonia the rock back right away. Things then got wild. Warrior Carli Dahlberg was fouled. She missed the front of the one-and-one. Maria Fruechte skied and grabbed the offensive rebound, but Erin Kammer immediately stole the ball. She took off up and court, only to get fouled.

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knocked off 1-seed Pine Island and 2-seed Stewartville to win their crown. Chatfield beat Z-M 61-57 on February 6. R-P Gals Get to S-S Final... Three-seed Rushford-Peterson (1016) entered its girl’s 1A East semifinal contest with 2-seed LeRoy-Ostrander (20-6) the technical underdog, per records and seeding. But R-P plays in the 3-Rivers. They’re battle tested and it showed. The Trojans half-court ball pressure disrupted the Card’s offense big-time. Aiding the Trojan cause, L-O leading scorer Chanda Riedemann took a seat on the bench early in the first half, per three fouls. Her teammates struggled mightily to make shots (1 FG in the final 14:00). R-P went on a 19-0 run, amassing a 35-18-halftime edge. Riedemann returned to score 18 2nd half points (22 for the game), but L-O never got R-P’s lead to single digits. Junior F Amy Todd (20 pts, 8-10 FT’s, 15 rebs, 5 blks), senior F Kenzie Lind (18 pts including her 1,000th, 14 rebs, 4 assists, 5 stls), sophomore G Kendra Crawford (12 points, 4 assists, 5 stls), and junior G Cody Manfull (7 pts, 11 rebs) were too big a collective dilemma for L-O to solve, control. R-P solved and controlled the Card’s 62-46. …Mehus Brings End They advanced to face 25-3, #4 in state Spring Grove. Not much went right. R-P struggled with turnovers. They couldn’t match SG’s ability to get to, and convert, at the line (R-P 7 of 14, SG 19 of 24). They didn’t attack the Lion’s 1-2-2-zone. By halftime, R-P looked up at a 34-18 deficit. It only got worse in the second. Spring Grove is worthy of their record, their ranking. Senior G Richell Mehus, last year’s SEC POY (and likely this season’s), was the best player on the floor (31 pts, 13 rebs, 5 assists, 5 stls). She was a force. Point guard Taylor

Elton ran the team very efficiently (9 pts, 9 rebs). The Lions were just better than the Trojans, 67-35. The loss leaves Dave Lind’s 9-girl troop as SubSection 1A-East runner-ups (winning 4 of their last 5). That’s pretty good, since numbers have been an issue all season for the Trojans. They’ve routinely dressed 8 or 9 girls. Those who stuck out the season got rewarded for their diligence with a nice play-off run. Senior Kenzie Lind finished her career right, scoring her thousandth point against L-O, tossing in 16 more versus SG. Amy Todd had only 8 points versus the Lions, but 15 rebounds. The Trojans finish the season 11-17. Spring Grove will face Faribault-Bethlehem Academy (who upset #2 in state Goodhue in the Sub-Section 1A West final). The Section 1A title will be on the line. There’s the Beef! The opening round of the 1A East boy’s tourney produced a colossal oneon-one affair in Preston. Six-three 245pound Steve Smith led 6-seed MabelCanton into a collision with 6’4” 225-pound Isaac Sveen and 3-seed Fillmore Central. Each did work, but it was a lesser known, smaller big, that topped the score sheet. Dan Gatzke, FC’s 6’3” junior forward, just recently returned from injury. His basketball legs appear to be rounding into shape. He scored a game-high 22 points. Muscular Sveen was the most impressive player overall, scoring 21 and grabbing 17 rebounds. He overshadowed M-C’s big-man Smith, though Steve still scored 15 and grabbed 14 rebounds. He also etched the final notch in his esteemed prep basketball belt; he became M-C’s all-time leading scorer (1,379), boys or girls, surpassing Marty Dahlen. It was the Cougar outside attack (4 of 7 on 3’s in the 1st half) that kept the game close (43-35 at the half). In the 2nd, M-C got as close as three early (43-40, 45-42), as close as six (63-57) with 4:35 to play. But tremendous FT shooting by

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the Falcons (19-23), and the Cougar outside well going dry (2-14 three’s in the 2nd half), combined to assure no comeback. FC prevailed 75-62, shooting 53 percent overall. In addition to the Sveen/Gatzke interior effort, senior G Tyler Eickhoff had 16. For the Coug’s, senior PG Jacoby Bigalk finished off his career with 17 points. Sophomore Noah Manning had 15. M-C finishes the season 13-14. Hank Friederichs, Viss Do Best at State Chatfield, GMLOK, and LARP combined to send seven young men to the state individual wrestling meet. Only a pair of Gophers placed. At Class A 106-pounds, Hank Friederichs lost his opening round match to Mitchell McKee (the state runner-up) from Kimball Area, then won 3-0 and 7-2 in the wrestle-backs before facing his section final adversary, Joey Majerus from Z-M. Majerus (who took 3rd) notched a 6-0 win. Hank then won 7-0 to secure 5th place. The freshman finishes the year with a 41-5 record. Justin Viss (195) started his tourney off nicely with a pin. He then fell 8-2 to Tyler Schlosser from Parkers Prairie (who finished in 4th). Viss then secured a pin and a 6-0 decision before falling 8-1 to Christopher Zimmer (3rd place) from Walker-HackensackAkeley/Nevis. Viss lost the 5th place match 9-5, leaving him in 6th. He finishes his junior year with a 35-12 record. The other Gopher, Alex Haffner (132), fell in his first and only match 17-8. Alex finishes his sophomore year with a 34-8 record. In Class AA, GMLOK’s two representatives, Noah Schlee (126) and Lucas Roe (152) both posted 2-2 records, but neither placed. Schlee’s first loss, in the quarterfinals, came 6-4 in OT. He finishes his senior year with a 35-6 record. Roe also went win-loss, win-loss. He finishes his junior year with a 35-5 mark. At 182, LARP’s Greg Johnson went 0-2. He finishes his junior year 29-13. Jordan Theede found the same fate as Haffner (one and done). He finishes his sophomore year 24-3. BBB 03-01 1A East Quarterfinal Games •5-seed Houston 71, 4-seed Lanesboro 61 (L: Braden Hanson 28 (23 in 2nd half); Erik Peterson 13; Kole Ruud 10. H: Mitchell Beckman 22; Josh Vix 20; Hans Lundberg 16. In the third battle between the two squads, OT wasn’t

included in the verdict. The ‘Canes led 25-18 at the half. They led by doubledigits most of 2nd half (biggest lead 17). Fouls: Lanes 30, Houston 17. FT’s: Lanes 10-13, Houston 24-41. 3’s: Lanes 13-35, Houston 1-11. 2’s: Lanes 6-17, Houston 22-40. Reb’s: Lanes 26, Houston 41. Burros finish at 16-10) •8-seed Schaeffer Academy 69, 1-seed (#8 in A) R-P 94 (R-P: Nick Thompson 28 pts (on 11-13 shooting, 4 of 5 from deep) & 6 stls; Trent Vix 19 pts & 5 assists; 12 other Trojans scored. SA: Jordan Whitcomb 25; Nathan Hanson 16. Teams combined to make 19 triples. Halftime score was 62-30) 1AA East Quarterfinal •5-seed Chatfield 65, 4-seed

Winona Cotter 49 (C: Nate Skare 14 pts (four 3’s) & 5 rebs; Jake Peterson 13 pts & 6 assists; Jake Neis 12 pts & 6 rebs; Jayme LaPlante 11 pts & 5 rebs. W-C: Gus Cochrane 19 pts & 6 rebs; Jon Eichman 13 pts & 11 rebs. Gophers started 2nd half with 15-4 run to expand on 28-26 half-time lead (42-30). Cotter had a subsequent 5-0 run, but seven (42-35) was a close as they got. 3’s: Chatfield 7-20, Cotter 1-16) 1AA West Quarterfinal •6-seed Pine Island 49, 3-seed Kingsland 75 (K: Tanner Lange 24; Spencer Klevan 24; Devin Pokorney 13 pts & 7 assists. Second half defense allowed Knights to hold Panthers to just 12 points after it was a 42-37 Kingsland halftime advantage.

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SEMCAC program gets funding cut By Jade Sexton SEMCAC offers programs to help people out in many areas, including assistance paying for energy bills, food shelves, housing rehab programs, early childhood education, and senior services. People in eleven counties are eligible to receive these services; Fillmore, Olmsted, Dodge, Freeborn, Mower, Winona, Goodhue, Steele, Rice, Wabasha, and Houston. One service offered is the weatherization program. This program provides energy-saving home improvements to people who qualify. Melissa Feine, coordinator of the weatherization program, explained that people who qualify for Energy Assistance are automatically considered for the weatherization program. Homes are prioritized by heating costs. SEMCAC recently found out they are not receiving any

money from the state this year for the weatherization program. At home, gaps are sealed and leaks are fixed that can cause energy to be wasted. They also do work on windows, insulation, weather stripping, and work on furnaces or water heaters. The work they do for people helps them save an average of 20-25 percent on heating costs. “The hope is they will need less energy assistance, and we can use that money to help someone else,” said Feine. Feine said they were surprised they did not get the funding this year. “We thought we did a good job not spending the stimulus money and we thought we would be in good light,” she said. “And then we got nothing. And we’re not exactly sure why.” According to Feine, Min-

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nance Mechanic, after 22 years of service was accepted with thanks, effective May 30. •The resignation to retire from Michael Ask, Chief Dispatcher/Jailer/EM, after 29 years of service was accepted with thanks, effective May 31. •A contract with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local #49, was approved for one year with a 1.5 percent wage increase retroactive to January 1, 2012. •Auditor/Treasurer Shirl Boelter reported on the new capabilities of the IFSpi system which the office converted to in July. She said everything was working well and it was more efficient. The board approved payment of $2,910.90 to Computer Professionals Unlimited, Inc. for training of 15 employ-

ees using the new system. •There was a short discussion of the proposed state requirement for Voter ID. Commissioner Randy Dahl insisted if the state is going to require this, the state should pick up the tab, so the cost doesn’t add to property taxes of counties. Amunrud said he was concerned about the elderly population that no longer drive and don’t have a driver’s license ID. Chairman Tom Kaase maintained that many elderly have an ID card to present when they write checks. •Terry Schultz, Building Maintenance, was given permission to purchase additional smoke detectors at the low quote from Bakke Electric for $1,700.00. Schultz explained additional detectors were required in various areas after an inspection last fall.

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HORSES Hoffmann Stables in Preston is all about horses By Jade Sexton Most people have seen Hoffmann Stables as they drive north of Preston, and many people have seen the horses in the arena, but not everyone knows just how much the place has to offer, even though it has been there for 25 years. Deb Thompson loves horses, and she loves what she does.

That makes all the hard work she does every day not even feel like work to her. For fourteen years she trained and showed horses professionally. After that, she made the switch to horse reproduction, got married to Chris Thompson, took over her parents’ business, and settled in to her home in Preston.

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“I’ve worked with them my entire life,” Thompson said of horses. “It’s a real passion.” The tack shop at Hoffmann Stables is packed full of everything that has anything to do with horses, and even more. Thompson sells items from jewelry, belts, wallets, horse toys, baby gifts, boots, and rodeo items. The thing she sells the most of is clothing, and she has clothing for men and women and children of all ages, sizes, and budgets. “People don’t know what I have until they come in here,” said Thompson. For people who show horses or ride in rodeos, Thompson can help. She sells rodeo equipment for kids and adults, and clothing for showing horses as well. She even sells English riding clothing. “For people that show, I can help them put together a legal outfit,” said Thompson. Not all clothing that is sold there is related to horses or rodeos, either. Thompson sells many different clothing items, and she also sells Preston tourism items. Hoffmann Stables has anything you could need to take care of your horse, as well, from saddles and bridles to shampoo and brushes. Thompson also loves to give riding lessons, and she does that on evenings and weekends. She owns eight horses, and she uses a couple of older, calmer ones to teach children how to ride. All of this is enough to keep anyone busy, but what Thompson really specializes in is breeding. She works with both stallions and mares, collects and freezes product from the stallion, and can have it shipped anywhere in the world. She also does artificial insemination right in her barn. A vet from the Harmony Vet Clinic comes out to do ultrasounds to see if a mare is pregnant, but Thompson does everything else herself. “It’s a lot of lab work, science and biology, but I love it,” shared Thompson. “It’s right up my alley. And loving the animal helps, too.” Working with the horses can be dangerous, and Thompson has been hurt a few times. She has purchased equipment to help keep her and the animals safe while working with them. Thompson often gives seminars about horse reproduction. “We sometimes have groups here, especially pre-vet students,” said Thompson. In order to successfully breed the horses, Thompson needs to know how to tell exactly when a mare is in heat, and needs to See HOFFMANN Page 13 

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she said. Muellner has five horses and two dogs that are used in her practice. One of the horses is a miniature, one of the old style miniature that was used when the railroad were constructed in the United States. “They were used to haul rock out of tunnels,” she said. “My mini can carry up to sixty pounds.” She also has three paso fino horses. “Two of them are a mother-daughter pair,” she said. Two out of the five have a history of trauma, physical maltreatment. “The older gentleman is twenty,” she said. “He is a morgan.” He is the male leader of the small herd of horses. The horses came right up to the fence to say hello. They are very affectionate and inquisitive. The morgan is “a little boy in a big horse body.” One of the activities that Muellner does with a group of teenagers is to have them observe the horses for a while. They then get to select the horse that they will be working with and give them a name. “People put a lot of interpretation into names,” she said. One of the girls in a group session chose the miniature horse and called him, “Senior Shorty Pants.” “She was actually very afraid of horses,” Muellner said. She started by making friends with “Senior Shorty Pants,” and before the session was over she was interacting with the other horses and the other members of the group. “I would like to design a program for kids with Asperger’s syndrome,” she said. “The research shows that a combination of the equine assisted psychotherapy and group work can be very effective for kids with this condition.” Hope Ranch had a summer program for a few years. One of the kids, kind of a tough guy, did not want to come. Someone told him he had to go. “I heard that he had grown up around horses and figured he would be comfortable with them,” Muellner said. The first day of camp, one of the activities he had to do was to observe the horses and choose the horse that he would be working with. He chose the miniature horse. “I thought that he was not going to open up, because he had such a I don’t want to be here attitude,” she said.

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After they complete each activity, each client is asked to share the thought process that they went through to choose their horse. The boy very frankly looked around the room of other people that he did not know and said, “I am terrified of horses.” “Really,” Muellner said. She was just stunned. “Someone told me you grew up with them.” “I did,” he said, “but I was never really comfortable with them.” By the end of the weeklong camp, he was working with a seventeen-hand tall, gentle giant of a quarter horse named, Bear. By the end of the camp, he was a leader and helping other kids with their horses. “Horses pick up on when an individual is hurting,” Muellner said. “Kids can let the horse be close to them and nuzzle them. They experience the acceptance, nurturing and love that the horse can share. What is so powerful, the horse becomes like a transference object.” “Clients pay attention to the relationship between staff and horses, and see that the horses trust us,” she said. “They have more faith in that horses opinion than that of the staff. Horses do not have an agenda. They don’t care if we like them. If they behave in a trusting manner to someone, they perceive that the individual is trustworthy.” One of the ways that the Hope Ranch uses volunteers is to help put up hay. “We always get a big crew out here during Carefest,”

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she said. “We always have a use for volunteers whether it is working with camps or demonstrations.” “Carefest has been out the last couple of years making improvement on the horse barn and tack shed,” Muellner said. “They are going to help us put a new roof on the barn and the tack shed this year.” “We always try to have a project that is not too physically demanding but is related to the equine practice,” Muellner said. “I have a construction friend that gives me access to left over lumber so that the volunteers can paint words on the pieces of wood for use in therapy sessions.” Muellner also uses therapy dogs in her practice. “I had a six-year old child with a nasty story of abuse come to us,” she said. “The child would not talk to anyone about what had happened.” “In our session room, the child curled up in a chair, and one of our therapy dogs leaned in to be close,” Muellner said. “As the child was petting the dog, the child began talking to the dog about the pain of the abuse.” The therapist asked, “If this dog had been there, what would have happened?” The child said, “The dog would have protected me and not let these bad things happen to me.” Ten minutes later, the childe settled down in the chair with an arm around the dog and fell asleep. For more information about Hope Ranch, go to www.hoperanchteam.com.

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know the details of the product she is using. “It’s all in the timing,” she explained. She keeps track of every horse that comes through there with charts in her lab, and has a special place for freezing the product. She has a Phantom that she trains the stallions to breed for collecting the product. According to Thompson, people are going more with

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artificial breeding in order to keep their horses safe. Thompson works hard, and works a lot of hours, but it doesn’t bother her a bit. She loves her horses, and she loves teaching people how to ride. She is happy to provide equipment, clothing, and horse care products for anyone who needs them, and she plans on doing it for a long time yet. For more information on all Hoffmann Stables has to offer, visit www.hoffmannstables. com.

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Miniature horses are a popular breed By Bill Lisser Miniature horses are becoming more popular and it seems once you have one more are sure to follow. Miniature horses are a combination of breeds and can be any color. Their popularity is soaring because of their gentle and friendly nature towards humans. They may become part of a family just like a dog or cat because of their friendly trait. Ron Henry of Pine Island is a strong believer in miniature horses and loves to train and show them. Henry started out with two miniature horses and now has 10. He also convinced a friend who raised quarter horses to start raising miniatures just a few years ago and he owns 14 miniature horses today. “I have eight grandkids and I wanted to be their favorite grandpa,” said Henry with a big smile on his face. “It does help.” Miniature horses are designated as such because of their height. Henry’s horses are double papered which means they are registered in the American Miniature Horse Association (AMHA) and the American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR). The horse has to be 34 inches or under to be registered with the AMHA and to be registered with the AMHR and they have to be 38 inches or less. To determine the size of the horse, it is measured from the last hairs on the mane. The horses DNA is also tested to be registered. Because of their pleasant nature and size, the miniature horse is very popular for starting kids out in raising horses. This is one reason why they have become part of school 4-H programs. Henry started training horses at the age of 60 even though his kids were involved with raising horses many years ago when they were in school. For his first show he didn’t want to embarrass himself at a show near home, so he traveled to Colfax, Iowa. The trip was well worth it because he met two of the top trainers in the country and they took him under their wing. Scott Lunde of Iowa and Nebraska’s Don Mass are National Trainers of the Year and were very helpful in Henry’s quest to train and show his horses. The two are still friends of his today and they talk frequently. “Every horse is unique based on how their mother raised them,” said Henry. “If the mother was protective and sheltered them they don’t know how to react.” So you have to work with them to get the response you want. Henry must be doing something right because he has taken first place at the Iowa State Fair and the Minnesota State Fair. He also loves to participate in parades and he has done a special show at the Minnesota State Fair with a miniature horse and a chariot See MINIATURE Page 14 

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PARTIAL LIST: Many boxes of hand tools & misc.; 12-wall brackets; 2-power drill presses; 12” Ryobi Surface Planer; Kraft Power Jointer; Sears power tools incl.: Band Saw; 10” Radial Arm Saw; H.D. Router Table; 10” Table Saw; Belt & Disc Sander; Coleman 5000 watt generator; many pipe, quick & “c” clamps; Over 30 power hand tools; 4-bench grinders; several battery chargers; 8 ½ H.P. snow blower (excellent); air compressor; Yardman Blower; Poulan Chain Saw; 10 Drawer Homak tool box on wheels; Fishing & Hunting: 13’ Sea King fishing boat; 18’ Sylvan fishing boat w/100 H.P. Mariner motor – Minn Kota trolling motor on EZ Load trailer; 9 H.P. Mercury motor; 15 fishing poles; 100+ lures; Minn Kota Trolling motor; Many coolers; Folding cots & chairs; Minnow buckets; Hip waders (size 13); Guns: 15+ long gunsBrowning Auto 12 GA; Remmington 243 7400; Browning Ducks Unlimited Auto Gold Anniv. 12 GA; Marlin Model 97 lever action 22 w/oct. barrel; Winchester 1894 lever action 32-40; Mauser action 1893 bolt action 308; Hunting coats; Back packs; Boxes of 12 ga. shells; 50+ Duck decoys; Motor Cycle: 1978 Honda Gold Wing GL1000 w/22462 miles (looks nice) –includes saddle bags-windshield & helmets-tires look good; 2 wheeled utility trailer; Terms: 10% buyer’s premium on all items; 3% credit card fee; all items are “as is” with buyer confirming condition & accuracy; MUST PAY IN FULL AND PICK UP ALL ITEMS ON PICKUP DAY. Viewing days: Wed., March 14th 4pm – 7pm & Sunday, March 18th from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Darr Auctions facility at 909 Larson Lane in Rushford, MN. North end of town off Hwy. 43 behind M & M Lawn & Leisure. From Hwy 43 go West on Enterprise Dr.; then right on Larson Lane. Watch for signs. Pickup day: Tues., March 20th from 7:30 a.m. – 6p.m. Go to www.darrauctions.com for complete viewing, photos, bidding and terms. 800-852-0010

Spring MACHinErY

AUCTiOn Zenke Auction Sales Facility 11511 State 44, Caledonia, MN

Friday, March 16, 2012, 10:00 am Lunch and Bathrooms on grounds

NOTE: This is a partial list, more machinery coming at time of listing. Call Hoyt Zenke 507-4299999 or Kevin McCormick 507-450-9055 to consign items, watch website for daily updates and pictures www.ZenkeAuctionRealty.com TRUCKS, MISC: 1983 IH S-Series, single axle dump truck, 466 diesel, 5+2 trans; 1990 Ford LN 8000, cab & chassis, Ford 215F diesel engine, 6-spd trans, pto; 2004 Chev Tahoe, 4x2, 140k; 1988 Volvo, quad axle, 18’ dump box, 11.1 L Detroit, 13-spd trans; 1992 GMC top kick, single axle, dump box, 3206 Cat, 6-spd; 2000 Sterling, single axle, 19’ flat bed, auto trans, 98k. FARM EQUIPMENT: IH 5100, 12’ grain drill; Case IH 8460 round baler; NH 144 windrow inverter; Pequea 710 hay tetter; JD 336 sq. baler w/thrower; Hesston 1120, 9’ haybine; JD 7200, 4-row planter, dry fert, finger pickup, nice! NH 33 green chopper; JD 210, 16’ disc; IH 370, 14’ disc; IH 4-16, 3-pt plow; Kinze 6-row, 3-pt corn planter; New Idea 2-row & 1-row corn pickers; New Idea 3639, 390 bu, tandem manure spreader; (2) 4-row, 3-pt cultivators; Kewaunee 18’ field cultivator w/harrow; Pony drag; (2) Gehl running gears; 60’ auger on transport w/hopper; Kraus 13’ digger; model 565 4-bottom plow; Kongskilde vibrotill; Oliver hay conditioner; White 7300 combine, gas, w/4-row corn head; JD 4400 combine, diesel, 4-row head; JD 686, 3-pt snowblower; FarmKing 960, 3-pt snowblower; JD sycle mower; Allis-Chalmers disc; (2) 250-bu Kory gravity boxes w/ gear; (2) Parker 250-bu gravity boxes w/gear; Int’l 915 combine w/4-row corn head; Int’l 56, 2-row corn planter, nice; Int’l 4-row stock chopper; 3-pt, 5-tooth chisel plow w/guide wheels; NH spreader; AC 3-bottom plow; set Bobcat tracks; JD 8’ disc; Cory wagon w/flatbed; MF 3-pt, 6-row cultivator; McCormick 12’ disc; 3-pt bale fork; 3-pt hyd wood splitter; Oliver disc; JD Van Brunt 12’ grain drill w/grass seed; JD 400 3-pt rotary hoe; 6-row, 3-pt cultivator w/shields; White 5400 6-row planter, dry fert; Gehl 1060 chopper w/corn & hay head; Vermeer 660 round baler. STOCK TRAILER, TRACTORS: 2002 Alum Line 20’ gooseneck stock trailer, nice! Oliver 1850, diesel, wf, 540 + 1000 rpm, dual hyd; IH 966 hydro w/2350 IH loader; MF orchard utility tractor, non runner; JD 4630, power shift, wf, cab, 2600 hrs on engine, complete new paint, nice! Ford Ferguson T20 tractor (needs overhaul). LOADER, MINI EXCAVATOR: Cat 955 track loader, no ROPS; 1995 Kubota K035 mini-excavator, diesel, 3,536 hrs, open ROPS, 14’ reach; 2007 Loadmax 30,000 lb GVW gooseneck trailer, 32’ deck. ATTACHMENTS, MISC: Lowe model 1650 post hole auger w/18” bit, 2-pin quick tatch; 65” manure fork w/grapple, 2-pin quick tatch; Mustang MS6A 6’ broom w/hyd angle, 2-pin quick tatch, like new; approx 40 poly oil containers in metal frames; port. corral; older snowmobile, misc. gates; Bobcat welder generator; (2) sets combine tires; Bobcat hyd winch attachment; (9) 220v shop lights; (2) tarps 10x42. TERMS: 6.875% Sales Tax, unless exempt form is signed. Cash or good check day of auction. Credit Card with 3.5% Convenience Fee. Announcements made day of auction take precedence over any printed matter. All equipment sold AS-IS, WHERE IS . REGISTERED MN AUCTIONEERS: Hoyt Zenke, Andy Burke, Elliott Wieser, Kevin McCormick CLERK: Zenke Auction & Realty, Inc., www.ZenkeAuctionRealty.com 11511 State Hwy. 44, Caledonia, MN

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ect at $61 per foot. O’Connor said he felt they were right in line, and that most places also assessed the utilities. Thompson thanked O’Connor for looking into it for him. Other Business The council approved a request to have a Groom’s Supper on the Coffee Street bridge, as long as they agree on a contract. John Davis of the Lanesboro Art Council thanked the city for all of their support, and asked for their continued support and partnership. The council approved. Vickerman said the citywide clean up day will be on May 19. She also said the playground equipment near the softball field has been recalled, and they have $4,000 in credit to work with to be used before December 13. The council approved the following items: -Having an exotic animal petting

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the restaurant Intermission zoo at the Rhubarb Fest -A list of requests from the Farmer’s -The county ambulance contract -Putting out a Request for ProposMarket -Paint striping on Hillcrest near als for garbage removal the church for parking, and in the -Sponsoring an ad in the Republican-Leader supporting Lanesboro parking lot -A wine license with strong beer for Schools Auto • Coin • Antique • household

A u c t i o n

Lunch by Gleasons

Sunday, March 18, 2012 - 9:00am Sale to be conducted at the

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, tools, coins, tools, and household items. Don’t miss this auction.

selling 2 Rings Most of day 10-12 hayracks of Smalls

100 Lots of Coins & Currancy, selling at 11:00 a.m. 14’ Halmark Enclosed Trailer 2010 Smart Car, 3,893 miles (one owner estate) selling at 12 noon

For more info contact auction company www.springvalleysales.com or auctionsgo.com SAlE ArrANgEd ANd coNductEd By SPriNg VAllEy SAlES coMPANy 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.

Accepting MAjor credit cArds. • sAles tAx chArged where ApplicAble.

Dealer

Lender

Consignment

Thursday, March 22, 2012 • 9:30am Loan & Lease Financing Available Selling Tractors JD 8850 - 6000 Hrs - 42” w/ Duals JD 1010 Crawler - Loader Case 2470 970 Standard - L.P. AC 7020 P.S. IH 806 Gas w/ GB 3624 Loader Oliver 1650 Gas MF 50 Tillage Equipment Including JD 2800 - 6x A.S.R. Plow F 145 - 4x Plow Field Cultivators JD 980 - 27’ 9” w/ Harrow 960 - 22’ 9” w/ Harrow 1000 - 27’ & 24’ 1100 - 20’ DMI Tiger Mate 28 ½ ’ w/ 5 Bar Spike Tooth, IH 4600 - 30’ w/ Harrow IH 20’ Disks JD 235 - 26’ Kewanee 1020 - 20’ JD 856 6 Row 30” Cult. JD 210 - 14’ Oliver 9’ Lely Roterra RH 600 - 20’ JD 6 Row 30” Cult. Case IH 9 Shank Disk Chisel White 445 - 9 Shank Disk Chisel JD 1940 - 40’ Land Plane Planters Case IH 955 - 6 Row 30’’ w/ Dry Fertilizer - single disk openers - Ins White 6700 - 6 Row 30” Dry Fertilizer - Ins. - Trash whips - D.D. openers - monitors White 5100 - 12 Row 30’’ Vert. Fold w/ Liquid Fert. White 5100 - 4 row w/ Dry Fertilizer - D.D. openers - Trash Coulter - Row Cleaners - Monitor JD 8 Row 30’’ w/ Liquid Fert. - D.D. openers - Keaten Firms w/ 200 monitor JD - 6 Row 30” w/ Liquid Fert. - D.D. openers - no till Coulters 7000 - 4 Row 38’ w/ Dry Fertilizer - D.D. openers 12) Kinze Dry Fertilizer single Disk openers - Fit 7” x7” Bar

Sale Site: Gehling Implement & Auction Co. Preston, Minnesota

Planters Case IH 5200 - 3pt - 20’ Soybean Special Drill Melroe 240 - 12’ Drill w/ G.S.

Hay & Forage Equipment NH 570 Baler w/72 Thrower JD 375 Round Baler Hesston 4600 Inline Square Baler w/ ¼ Turn Chute JD 1460 MoCo 1219 - 1209 MoCo NH 258 Rake NH 166 Inverter 2) H&S 500 16’ Super Steel Chopper Boxes on Knowles 12 ton Gears Miller Pro 4012 Dump Wagon 36” Bale Conveyor Miscellanous Equipment JD 6600 Diesel - Hydro - Rotary Screen Top Aire 500 Gallon Sprayer w/ 45’ Booms & Raven Controller Fast 1000 Gallon Sprayer w/ 60’ 3pt. Boom Spray Tender unit w/ 1100 Gallon & 500 Gallon Poly Tanks & Pumps Brent 420 Grain Cart Conveyaire 6006 Vac Doda 6” - 8’ & 12’ Pit Pumps Mobility Fert. Spreader Asst. of Gravity Boxes w/ Fert. Augers Bange Box on Gear Asst. Running Gears Saddle Tanks Assortment of New Skid Loader Buckets and Attachments Lawn & Garden - ATV New Landpride AT 3950 Finishing Mower Troy Bilt Bronco 20hp Lawn Tractor 2007 Honda Rancher ES 400 - 4x4 - 460 miles - 4 Wheeler Assortment of Vehicles 2004 Chevrolet Colorado Ext. Cab - 4x4, 80,000 miles -Fom Murrell Jacobson 1991 Kodink 366 Gas - 5 & 2 w/ 12’ Van Body 1987 IH S 2300 - Diesel w/ Tyler Tender Box 1990 Ford 700 Cab & Chassis 1998 Dodge Ram 4x4 1993 Pontiac Bonneville

Murell Jacobson Farm Line ~ Selling at Appox. 11:00am For More Information Call Gehling Auction Co. 1-800-770-0347

JD 4240 P.F.W.A. - Quad - 6368 hrs 730 Gas - Very Straight 2) 50 B H JD 4400 Diesel 444 Corn Head Dummy Head JD 1460 MoCo NH 55 Rake NH 67 Baler JD 7000 - 4 Row w/ D.F. - D.D. openers - Nice

JD 10’ Drill JD 1710 - 7 Shank Disk Chisel JD BWA 18’ & RW 14 Disk Brillion 12’ Cultipacker IH 45 - 12’ Field Cult. 3) Lely Roterra 13’ 4 Sec. Drag 3 Sec. Drag on Cart NH 145 Spreader Bearcat 950 Mill Mixer Unverferth HT 25 Head Trailer IH 50 Stalk Chopper Asst. of Gravity Boxes and other Miscellaneous Equip.

William Stahl Farm Line ~ Selling at Appox. 11:30am For More Information Call Bill 507-467-3790

Kubota L 3400 HST - 225 hrs w/ 463 Loader IH 686 Gas JD 1010 Gas w/ side mt mower JD A NH 462 Disc Mower NH 273 Baler w/ thrower NH 55 Rake Alamo side mt. mower 3pt Post Hole Digger 3pt Fertilizer Spreader 3pt Log Spliter 3pt Land Scaping Rake

3pt 5’ Rotary Cutter Buhler C 2560 Tiller IH 710 3x A.S.R. Plow Bearcat 13’ Cultimulcher IH 37 - 12’ Disk 20 Kicker Racks Flat Rack Mohawk 7’ Rotary Cutter 20’ Bale Conveyor 3pt Blade 3pt Rock Box 2) 2 wheel Trailers Troy bilt Super Bronco Tiller

Rick MoremFarm Line ~ Selling at Appox. 12:00 Noon For More Information Call Rick 507-440-9380 after 6pm

JD 4840 - 6,000 hrs - 42” w/ Duals 4000 Diesel 4000 Gas 3020 Gas 80 50 Unstyled G 1938 JD 1535 - 15’ Drill w/ 15’ Spacing w/ Coulters on JD 1570 Cart

JD 7300 6 Row 30” Planter on Rawson Cart Great Plains 1,000 Gallon Sprayer w/ 60’ Booms JD 714 13 Shank Mulch Tiller JD 724 - 24’ Mulch Finisher JD 235 - 22’ Disk JD 550 - 15’ Mulch Master JD 970 - 15’ Cullimulcher JD 700 Mill Mixer JD 120 Stalk Chopper

For a complete listing and photos go to www.gehlingauction.com For More Information Gehling Auction Co. 1-800-770-0347 Terms: Loan/Lease financing through AG Star call Terry 1-866-577-1831 for details. All other items - cash or good check day of sale. Auctioneers - Gehling Auction Co., Denny Brusse 230-5009, Ron Gehling, Matt Gehling, Dave Holstad, Roger Bullerman, Roger Bentley. Clerk - Gehling Auction Co. Inc. E-mail: gehling@gehlingauction.com

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Skylark Corned Beef Brisket

Mon.

Tues.

Wed.

Thurs.

Fri.

Sat.

Sun.

Green Cabbage

$ 99

Lb.

5 Lb.

Green Giant Red Potatoes

Lb.

16 Oz. • Assorted

$ 99

Henri’s Salad Dressing

$ 79

19-24 Oz. • Assorted

Green Giant Vegetables In Sauce

2/$

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359 $ 39 Ciabatta Rolls …………………………… 2 $ 19 Shurfresh Cinnamon Rolls ………… 3 2/$ Lofthouse Unfrosted Cookies ………… 6 $ 29 Rotisserie Whole Chicken ……………6 $ 59 Wilson Hard Salami ……………………6 $ 99 Mrs. Gerry’s Strawberry Surprise …4

399 2/$ Bologna or Cotto Salami ……………… 3 $ 99 Deli Fresh Chicken Strips …………… 2 $ 39 Deli Select Meat …………………………3 $ 59 85% Lean Ground Beef John Morrell Wieners ……………………1 $ 79 2 $ 29 IGA Sliced Bacon ………………………… 3 $ 99 Top Sirloin Steak Thick Sliced Range Bacon ………… 7 $ 49 $ 99 4 Clear Value Chicken Breasts ………… 3 $ 49 Cod Fillets ……………………………………4 Beef Stew Meat 2/$ $ 29 Jennie-O Festive Ground Turkey ……… 3 3 2/$ Klement’s Brat Burgers …………………… 6 $ 79 Top Round Steak Johnsonville Sausage Links ………… 2 $ 49 $ 99 3 Midwest Pride Meatballs …………11 $ 99 Natural Casing Wieners ……………… 7 Assorted Pork Chops $ 99 $ 79 Klement’s Thuringer …………………… 3 1 $ 99 Lake Lanier Chicken …………………… 8

Skinner Danish Ring …………………

Turkey & Gravy In Roasting Pan ……

12 Oz. • New French Bakery

16 Oz. • Oscar Mayer

4 Count • Assorted

6 Oz. • Assorted • Oscar Mayer

12 Count • Assorted

8-9 Oz. • Assorted • Hillshire Farms

Reg. $6.99 • Golden Plump

Family Pack

16 Oz. • Original, Jumbo, Bun Length

Reg. $6.99

Lb.

Reg. $5.39

Lb.

16 Oz. • Assorted

Lb.

Chairmans Reserve • Boneless •Beef

Boneless

2 Lb. • Hormel

2.5 Lb. • Boneless • Skinless

Beef Ribeye Steak

Lb.

12 Oz. • Treasures Of The Sea

Boneless

12 Oz.

Chairmans Reserve • Boneless •Beef

Top Round Roast

Lb.

4 Lb. • Nuggets, Strips, Tenders

Center Cut Pork Chops

Lb.

Bunch

Asparagus

Red & Green Grapes

$ 79

Super Select

Cucumbers

2/$

Lb.

8 Oz.

Seedless

Hass Avocado

Produce

2/$

Each

Pork Cutlets

Cantaloupe

Navel Oranges

Lb.

Boneless

Lb.

4 Lb.

$ 99

Lb.

Green Bell Peppers

$ 99

$ 69

$ 29

Each

Chicken Breasts

Split Chicken Breasts

Lb.

Pork Sirloin Chops

Boneless • Skinless

Family Pack

Boneless

Bone In Thick,Thin,Rib or Loin

Lb.

Pork Cube Steak

16 Oz.

Boneless

Family Pack

$ 79

Lb.

Chairmans Reserve • Boneless •Beef

12 Oz. • Assorted

Pollock Fillets

Lb.

Ground Beef Patties

Lb.

2 Lb. • Schweigert

Our Own • 85% Lean

16 Oz.

5 Lb.

15 Oz. • Assorted

2 Lb. • Assorted • Jennie-O

Giorgio Sliced Mushrooms

1 Lb. • Earthbound Farms

Organic Baby Carrots

$ 39

2/$

grocery

Shurfine Sliced Ripe Olives

$ 29

Zatarains Dinners ……………………1 $ 79 Dorthy Lynch Homestyle Dressing … 2 Hunt’s Ketchup $ 69 3 Gedney Baby Dill Pickles ………… ¢ 99 $ 69 100% Juice Blends ………………… 2 4/$ Hunt’s Chef Boyardee Pasta In Sauce ……… 5 Pasta Sauce ¢ 3/$ 98 1 99 Hershey’s Brand Candy Bars …… ¢ Specialty Potatoes ………………… 99

$ 89

8 Oz. • Assorted

16 Oz.

3.8 Oz.

16 Oz. • Assorted

32 Oz. • IGA

24 Oz.

14.5 Oz. • Assorted

Spaghetti,Thin Spaghetti, Elbow Macaroni

32 Oz. • Assorted

Hunt’s Tomatoes

$ 29

$ 99

64 Oz. • Assorted • Old Orchard

24 Oz. • Assorted

15 Oz. • Assorted

Shurfine Long Grain Enriched Rice

6 Oz.

8 Oz. • Assorted

Hunt’s Tomato Paste

Hunt’s Tomato Sauce

2/$

Assorted

6.1 Oz. • Assorted • Hungry Jack

18.5-19 Oz. • Assorted

89 2/$ Milk & Cereal Bars ……………………… 4 ¢

3.75 Oz. • Assorted • Hungry Jack

Easy Mash’d Potatoes ……………

24-50 Count • Assorted

IGA Foam Plates

$ 79

32-48 Oz. • Assorted

Formula 409 or Pinesol Liquid Cleaners

2/$

Clorox Cleaning Sprays

Meow Mix Dry Cat Food

handise general merc

1 $ 49 Kotex Security Tampons ………… 3 $ 49 Kotex Maxi Pads ………………… 3 $ 79 Shampoo & Conditioner ……………1 $ 79 Suave Deodorant …………………… 1 $ 69 Denture Cleanser Tabs …………… 3 $ 69 Denture Adheshive ……………… 3 $ 99 Topcare Cotton Swabs …………… 2 4 Count • Assorted • Sylvania

3 Oz.

7.5 Oz. • Assorted

Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap

$ 39

Clorox Disinfecting Wipes

2/$

Whiskas Choice Cuts or Purrfectly Cat Food

2/$

14-64 Count • Assorted

22.5 Oz. • Assorted • Suave • Family Size

2.6 Oz. • Assorted

36-40 Count • Assorted • Polident

12 Oz. • Assorted

Suave Bodywash

$ 79

$ 39

Soft White Light Bulbs ……………… 18 Count • Assorted

35 Count • Assorted

22-30 Oz. • Assorted

$ 19

14.2-16 Lb. • Assorted

2/$

339

IGA Twist N Store Containers

Nabisco Graham Crackers

Hunt’s Snack Pack Puddings or Gelatins

2/$

3-5 Count • Assorted

14.4 Oz. • Assorted

4 Count • Assorted

Chicken Of The Sea Albacore Tuna

2/$

$ 99

Kellogg’s Cereals …………………

5/$

5 Oz.

General Mills Cheerios Cereals ……… 17-25.5 Oz. • Apple Jacks,Froot Loops,Frosted Flakes,Raisin Bran,Corn Pops, Rice Krispies

Kraft Velveeta & Easy Mac Cups

3/$

8.5-9 Oz. • Assorted • General Mills

11.25-18 Oz. • Frosted Cheerios, Multi-Grain Cheerios , Cheerios, Apple Cinnamon Cheerios, Chocolate Cheerios

1.9-2.05 Oz. • Assorted

Progresso Soup

1.2-1.4 Oz. • Assorted • Super Poli Grip

500 Count

Dairy

64 Oz.

Kemps Chocolate Milk

16 Oz.

IGA American Cheese Singles

$ 99

Hot Pockets, Lean Pockets, Croissant Pockets

Frozen

$ 88

12 Oz. • Assorted • Concentrated

2/$

8 Oz. • Assorted

Shurfresh Natural Sliced Cheese ……… 8 Oz. • Kraft • P.P. $3.79

8.5-9 Oz. • Assorted

16 Oz.

Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese ……

Tombstone Double Top Pizza

3/$

Minute Maid Orange Juice

2/$

Kemps Sour Cream

5 $ 39

2/$

10 Oz. • Assorted

Kraft Philly Cooking Crème ……………

12 Inch • Assorted Stuffed Crust, Original

12 Inch • Assorted

Bellatoria Pizza

$ 99 1 Blue Bonnet Totino’s $ 99 Spread $ 99 Crystal Farms String Cheese ……… 2 Pizza Rolls IGA Classic Garlic Bread ……………… 1 99 8/$ $ 39 $ Pillsbury Biscuits …………………………1 2/$ Just For One! Vegetables ………………… 5 $ 39 Pillsbury Breads or Pizza Crust …… 1 2/$ Mr Dee’s Shredded Hashbrowns ……… 4 $ 29 Reddi Wip ……………………………… 2 2/$ Dannon 5 Green Giant Create A Meal ……………… $ 29 Swiss Miss Pudding …………………… 2 Activia $ 99 Yogurt Eggo Buttermilk Pancakes ………… 1 $ 99 Simply Orange Juice ………………… 2 2/$ $ 99 2/$ Eggo Waffles ………………………………1 Dean’s Dips …………………………………… 3 8 Count • Azteca

$ 19

Homestyle Flour Tortillas ……………

45 Oz.

7.5 Oz. • Assorted

10 Oz. • Assorted

16 Oz.

4 Pack • Assorted

8-13.2 Oz. • Assorted • Breadsticks

17 Oz. • Assorted • Green Giant

24 Oz. • Crinkle Cuts or

6.5 Oz. • Assorted

4 Count • Assorted

19-24 Oz. • Assorted • Pasta Accents or

6 Count • Assorted

16.4 Oz.

59 Oz. • Assorted • Apple or Grapefruit

12-16 Oz. • Assorted

12.3 Oz. • Assorted

399 $ 49 Louisa Ravioli or Tortellini ………… 3 4/$ Stouffer’s Lean Cuisine …………………… 9 24-26.5 Oz. • Assorted

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20 Oz.

24 Pack

Aquafina Water

12 Pack • Assorted

Mountain Dew & Pepsi Products

7.5-11.75 Oz. • Assorted

3/$

1 Liter

20 Pack • Assorted

Dasani Water

Coca-Cola Products

Banquet Boneless Chicken …………

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Snacks

12 3/$ Pepsi & Mountain Dew Products …12 10/$ Powerade Sports Drinks ……… 10 $ 39 Coca Cola Products ……………4 ¢ Barq’s or Fanta Orange ………… 99 4/$ Shurfine Soda ………………………… 3 3/$

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Pepsi & Mountain Dew Products … 12 Oz. • Assorted • 8 Pack

32 Oz. • Assorted

12 Pack • Assorted

2 Liter • Minute Maid Lemonade, Seagrams Ginger Ale, Mello Yello,

2 Liter • Assorted

Rushford Foods • Harmony Foods • Preston Foods www.rushfordfoods.com

5 2/$ Frito Lay Doritos ………………………… 6 $ 39 Nabisco Snack Crackers …………… 3 $ 99 Sunshine Cheez-It Crackers ……… 1 $ 99 Planters Cocktail Peanuts ………… 2 2/$ 88 Restaurante Style Tortillas …………4 8.5 Oz. • Assorted

11-11.5 Oz. • Assorted

12-16 Oz. • Assorted • Family Sized

9 Oz. • Assorted

16 Oz. • Assorted • Dry Roasted or

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Monday, March 12, 2012

Preston considers workplace policy By Karen Reisner City Administrator Joe Hoffman offered a draft of a respectful workplace policy to the city council at their March 5 meeting for their consideration. Mayor Kurt Reicks was absent. Hoffman noted the city currently has some policies in place including a sexual harassment policy that had been adopted about 20 years ago. The new updated policy would be based on the League of Minnesota Cities model policy and would cover behaviors related to violence, offensive behavior, discrimination and sexual harassment. City Attorney Dwight Luhmann didn’t recommend any changes, saying it looked good. Council members decided to

wait until the next meeting to act on the policy giving them time to study the draft. Access for School Parking Lot The council approved a new access requested by the school district for a future parking lot located near the sports field. The 30 foot access will be constructed this year. The public works director and Hoffman had looked at the suggested location and recommended approval. Other Business In Brief •An annual contract between the city and Fillmore County for the ambulance service was approved. The county provides a subsidy of $4,500 to the service. •The council approved a complimentary membership

In the service

with the Rochester Area Builders as recommended by the EDA. With the membership, the Rochester Area Builders will advertise the city’s housing incentive program. There will be a link on their website for the Preston Housing incentives. There is no cost to the city. •An authorization was approved to send a memorandum of support for the county’s Automated External Defibrillator (AED) initiative. The county is submitting a grant application to get AEDs in squad cars, county buildings, and if there is sufficient funding, into city buildings. •Approval was given for Police Chief Matt Schultz to attend a conference for police chiefs at St. Cloud in April.

Darrin and Colette Vander Plas

Darrin and Colette Vander Plas, son and daughter-in-law of Marlow and Patricia Vander Plas, left on Monday, March 5 for two years and three months training and service in the Peace Corps to the West African countries of of Senegal, then service in The Gambia, along the Gambia River.

PrEstoN Upcoming commUnity EvEnts

March 27 School Board Mtg, 6:30pm Public Utilities 7:00am March 28 Planning & Zoning 5:00pm No School April 2 City Council, 6:00pm St. Patrick’s Day April 3 FC School Early Dismissal 12:30pm City Council 6:00pm April 4-6 No School Park Board 6:30pm April 5 Preston Historical Society Mtg, 7pm Chamber of Commerce Mtg April 6 Good Friday March 23 End of 3rd Quarter April 8 Easter K-6 Spring Concert 1pm March 26 Economic Development, 5:00pm March 13 March 16 March 17 March 19 March 21

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Both attended Iowa State University and graduated in May of 2011. Colette earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Masters in English. Darrin earned Bachelors of Science degrees in both Agronomy and Community and Public Health with minors in Anthropology and International Agriculture. Colette will be helping with health issues and Darrin will be an agriculture ext. agent.

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Notice of fiLLMoRe coUNtY DeLiNQUeNt tAXeS

In District Court

County of Fillmore Third Judicial District Court File 23-CV-11-98 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 7, 2012, 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 14, 2012, 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 14, 2017. Taxes must also be paid by May 14, 2017, 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 14, 2015, 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. /s/ James D. Attwood JAMES D. ATTWOOD DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR FILLMORE COUNTY, MINNESOTA DATE: February 02, 2012

The following table comtains a list of Real property located in FILLMORE COUNTY on which taxes and penalties became delinquent on January 2, 2012. Interest calculated from January 1, 2012, and county costs must be paid along with the total tax and penalties in order for a parcel of Real property to be removed from the delinquent tax list. Names of Owners, Taxpayers, & Interested Parties

Parcel # Description of Property

PRI - 000034848 JOE & CEVILLA SWARTZENTRUBER 17061 DEER RD CANTON MN 55922

AMHERST TOWNSHIP R 10.0226.000 Sect-25 Twp-102 Range-009 5.00 AC E5AC S1/2 SW1/4 SE1/4

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

Year

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents)

Names of Owners, Taxpayers, & Interested Parties

Parcel # Description of Property

Year

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents)

VILLAGE OF GRANGER 2011

1,126.40

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

2011

268.40

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

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

2011

PRI - 000033762 DENNIS M & JUDITH A BOARDMAN 30690 DIGGER RD PETERSON MN 55962

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

389.88

PRI - 000041717 DAVID M & SHARON D WOOD 25619 102 2ND ST HARMONY MN 55939

R 21.0335.000 Twp-101 Range-011 GRANGER ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-011 Block-138 LOTS 11-12-13 BLK 138 VILLAGE OF GRANGER

2011

1,410.22

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

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

2011

9.12

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

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

2011

237.12

PRI - 000033508 MARK FISHBAUGHER 14265 271ST AVE HARMONY MN 55939

R 21.0101.000 Sect-11 Twp-101 Range-011 119.75 AC NE1/4 SE1/4 & E1/2 NE1/4 EX MIHM

2011

1,900.80

PRI - 000033508 MARK FISHBAUGHER 14265 271ST AVE HARMONY MN 55939

R 21.0104.000 Sect-11 Twp-101 Range-011 80.00 AC N1/2 NW1/4

2011

998.80

PRI - 000039674 MARK A & SHERI D FISHBAUGHER 14265 271ST AVE HARMONY MN 55939

R 21.0117.000 Sect-13 Twp-101 Range-011 40.00 AC NW1/4 NW1/4

2011

1,041.96

PRI - 000039674 MARK A & SHERI D FISHBAUGHER 14265 271ST AVE HARMONY MN 55939

R 21.0120.000 Sect-13 Twp-101 Range-011 80.00 AC SW1/4 NW1/4 & NE1/4 NW1/4

2011

1,157.20

2011

182.60

R 13.0157.000 Sect-20 Twp-104 Range-009 29.65 AC NE1/4 EX NW1/4 OF NE1/4 & EX 50.38AC TO HONSEY & EX 35.44AC NE1/4 NE1/4

2011

294.80

PRI - 000005324 DAVID HONSEY 36692 DOE RD LANESBORO MN 55949

R 13.0157.010 Sect-20 Twp-104 Range-009 6.98 AC 6.98AC S1/2 SW1/4 NE1/4

2011

PRI - 000033762 DENNIS M & JUDITH A BOARDMAN 30690 DIGGER RD PETERSON MN 55962

R 13.0188.000 Sect-23 Twp-104 Range-009 75.65 AC 3/4A OFF N SIDE OF W1/2 OF NW1/4 & W1/2 NE1/4 EX .50AC & EX 4.60AC

2011

PRI - 000033762 DENNIS M & JUDITH A BOARDMAN 30690 DIGGER RD PETERSON MN 55962

R 13.0191.000 Sect-23 Twp-104 Range-009 76.00 AC E1/2 NW1/4 EX .50AC & EX 3.50A NW COR NE1/4 NW1/4

2011

1,427.80

PRI - 000033909 KENNETH MAYNARD ELLEFSON 6610 WOODLAND BLVD MINNESOTA CITY MN 55959

R 13.0205.000 Sect-25 Twp-104 Range-009 8.15 AC PT NW1/4 SW1/4, S OF RIVER EX 16.85A

2011

250.80

PRI - 000038784 THOMAS & HEATHER JOHNSON 812 RADCLIFFE COURT SE STEWARTVILLE MN 55976

R 21.0256.020 Sect-31 Twp-101 Range-011 .47 AC .47AC OF SE1/4 NE1/4 OLD SCHOOL SITE

2011

11.40

PRI - 000005251 DAVID & JANEEN L HONSEY 36692 DOE RD LANESBORO MN 55949

R 13.0234.010 Sect-30 Twp-104 Range-009 2.00 AC 2 AC NW COR W1/2 SW1/4 SW1/4

2011

26.40

PRI - 000038784 THOMAS & HEATHER JOHNSON 812 RADCLIFFE COURT SE STEWARTVILLE MN 55976

R 21.0257.000 Sect-31 Twp-101 Range-011 24.35 AC SW1/4 SE1/4 NE1/4 EX W500’ & EX .50AC NE COR SW1/4 NE1/4 LYING N OF TWP RD

2011

588.24

2011

155.10

PRI - 000038784 THOMAS & HEATHER JOHNSON 812 RADCLIFFE COURT SE STEWARTVILLE MN 55976

R 21.0257.010 Sect-31 Twp-101 Range-011 2.54 AC E1/2 W1/2 S1/2 NE1/4 LYING N OF RD

2011

59.28

2011

420.20

PRI - 000038784 THOMAS & HEATHER JOHNSON 812 RADCLIFFE COURT SE STEWARTVILLE MN 55976

R 21.0257.030 2011 Sect-31 Twp-101 Range-011 2.51 AC W1/2 W1/2 S1/2 NE1/4 LYING N OF RD

59.28

2011

8.80

PRI - 000038784 THOMAS & HEATHER JOHNSON 812 RADCLIFFE COURT SE STEWARTVILLE MN 55976

R 21.0257.040 Sect-31 Twp-101 Range-011 2.50 AC 2.50A SE1/4 NE1/4

2011

59.28

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

2011

2.20

2011

850.44

PRI - 000005251 DAVID & JANEEN L HONSEY 36692 DOE RD LANESBORO MN 55949

PRI - 000041359 DALE WHITSON 15679 COUNTY 12 SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP R 33.0079.000 Sect-12 Twp-102 Range-013 8.00 AC 8AC SW1/4 SE1/4

PRI - 000032652 DIANE WHIPPLE PO BOX 129 SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 33.0186.010 Sect-24 Twp-102 Range-013 1.05 AC 1.05A SW1/4 SW1/4

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

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

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 VILL OF GRANGER

2011

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

2011

30.80

754.60

19.80

CON - 000009095 STANLEY & JUNETTA FISHBAUGHER RR 1 BOX 135 HARMONY MN 55939

CANTON TOWNSHIP 30.80

PRI - 000042747 THOMAS R FERGUSON 11512 14 HWY SE EYOTA MN 55934

R 08.0298.020 Sect-26 Twp-101 Range-009 BEG AT A PT 479’ W OF SE COR SEC 26 BEING 17.5’ S OF CEN L OF PAVEMENT N 282.5’ W 490’ TO BEG S 282.5’ E 237’ N 282.5 ‘ W 237’ TO PT OF BEG

FILLMORE COUNTY DELINQUENT TAXES Names of Owners, Taxpayers, & Interested Parties PRI - 000044405 WILLIAM J BURKE & AMY B BURKE 227 TERRACE DR WAUKEE IA 50263 PRI - 000044405 WILLIAM J BURKE & AMY B BURKE 227 TERRACE DR WAUKEE IA 50263 PRI - 000038590 ERIC & SHAYLA GEHRKE 808 AUBURN AVE S LANESBORO MN 55949

Parcel # Description of Property CARIMONA TOWNSHIP R 22.0262.000 Sect-26 Twp-102 Range-011 6.00 AC W6A OF SE1/4 OF SE1/4 R 22.0353.000 Sect-35 Twp-102 Range-011 10.00 AC E10A OF W30A OF NW1/4 OF NW1/4 CARROLTON TOWNSHIP R 18.0074.010 Sect-10 Twp-103 Range-010 5.00 AC 5AC NE1/4 NE1/4

PRI - 000033003 NOBLE M & LYNN R SALISBURY 32337 JUNIPER RD CHATFIELD MN 55923

CHATFIELD TOWNSHIP R 25.0048.070 Sect-09 Twp-104 Range-011 CRAMERS FIRST ADDITION Lot-001 Block-001 3.72 AC LOT 1 BLK 1 CRAMERS FIRST ADD.

PRI - 000033003 NOBLE M & LYNN R SALISBURY 32337 JUNIPER RD CHATFIELD MN 55923

R 25.0048.080 Sect-09 Twp-104 Range-011 CRAMERS FIRST ADDITION Lot-002 Block-001 2.50 AC LOT 2 BLK 1 CRAMERS FIRST ADD

PRI - 000035069 ROLLYN L HOUSE 17134 ORIOLE RD WYKOFF MN 55990

FILLMORE TOWNSHIP R 29.0123.000 Sect-08 Twp-103 Range-012 13.41 AC 13.41AC NW1/4

Year 2011

2011

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents) 173.28

289.56

153.32

Names of Owners, Taxpayers, & Interested Parties BRIAN D DAHL ETAL 7720 W 84TH ST CIRCLE BLOOMINGTON MN 55438

Parcel # Description of Property Sect-12 Twp-102 Range-008 4.90 AC 4.90AC S1/2 NW1/4 NE1/4 LYING E OF CO RD 13

PRI - 000031013 ROGER & JOYCE WOMELDORF 32324 COUNTY 12 LANESBORO MN 55949

PRESTON TOWNSHIP R 16.0075.010 Sect-11 Twp-102 Range-010 8.02 AC PT E1/2 SW1/4

PRI - 000031013 ROGER & JOYCE WOMELDORF 32324 COUNTY 12 LANESBORO MN 55949

R 16.0092.010 Sect-14 Twp-102 Range-010 10.22 AC PT W1/2 NW1/4 SUMNER TOWNSHIP R 37.0102.010 Sect-18 Twp-104 Range-013 40.00 AC SE1/4 SW1/4

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Year

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents)

2011

2.20

2011

613.80

2011

654.36

59.40

PRI - 000034482 LAUREEN M & DEANNA K BALLINGER 328 4TH ST APT 101 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55414

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

2011

650.94

1,467.40

PRI - 000034482 LAUREEN M & DEANNA K BALLINGER 328 4TH ST APT 101 MINNEAPOLIS MN 55414 PRI - 000044787 RICHARD W CAPELLE 31155 785TH AVE RACINE MN 55967

R 37.0285.000 Twp-104 Range-13 HAMILTON ADDITION (DL BOOTHS A Lot-7-9 Block-009 1.00 AC LOTS 7-9 & W 35’ OF 10 & W 20’ OF W 55’ OF LOT 8 BLK 9 D L BOOTHS ADD

2011

25.08

2011

6.84

92.40

CANTON CITY R 09.0081.010 S 32.5’ OF ALLEY BETWEEN LOTS 138,139 & 140 ORIGINAL PLAT CITY OF CANTON

PRI - 000039910 ORLENN A PETERSON PO BOX 63 CANTON MN 55922

R 09.0025.000 CANTON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-020 N 1/2 OF LOT 20 & ALL OF LOT21

2011

341.00

PRI - 000041289 STANLEY D TORGERSON TRUST 12655 GILBERT RD GILBERT AZ 85256

R 09.0027.000 CANTON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-029 .68 AC LOTS 29-30-31-32-33

2011

1,260.84

PRI - 000036699 LARRY & RHONDA WANGEN PO BOX 35 CANTON MN 55922

R 09.0034.000 CANTON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-049 LOTS 49-50 EX N 3’ LOT 50

2011

849.20

PRI - 000042765 KEVIN CHAPMAN PO BOX 372 GRAND MEADOW MN 55936-0372

R 29.0313.000 Sect-20 Twp-103 Range-012 37.05 AC BEG AT NE COR SW1/4,TH S 617.07’ W813.55’ S227.13’ W525.43’ S655.29’ W382.14’ EX 5AC SE1/4 SW1/4

2011

PRI - 000044443 LOWELL W BARR 531 PARK AVE ALBERT LEA MN 56007

R 29.0317.010 Sect-20 Twp-103 Range-012 53.80 AC 53.80AC BEING A PT OF W1/2 SE1/4 & PT OF W1/2 NE1/4

2011

2,250.60

PRI - 000035261 ANDREW L MILLEN 19205 COUNTY 8 WYKOFF MN 55990

R 29.0470.000 Twp-103 Range-12 FILLMORE OLD PLAT Lot-010 Block-012 LOT 10 BLK 12 VILL FILLMORE

2011

15.40

R 09.0056.000 CANTON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-096 W1/2 OF LOT 96

54.72

763.80

PRI - 000039480 DAVID L GAUL 406 N ELM CRESCO IA 52136

2011

PRI - 000043414 RICK NELSON 11425 COUNTY 21 CANTON MN 55922

R 09.0023.000 CANTON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-1-8 3.70 AC LOTS 1 TO 8 EX TO SCHOOL & EX PT OF LOT 3 TO STATE R 09.0080.000 CANTON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-137 LOTS 137-138-139

253.08

186.96

PRI - 000041289 STANLEY D TORGERSON TRUST 12655 GILBERT RD GILBERT AZ 85256

2011

248.52

PRI - 000043414 RICK NELSON 11425 COUNTY 21 CANTON MN 55922

R 09.0081.000 CANTON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-140 S 30.2’ OF EAST 20’ OF LOT 140

2011

13.68

PRI - 000043071 MIRIA J HALL PO BOX 26 CANTON MN 55922

R 09.0082.010 CANTON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-143 E1/2 LOTS 143-144

2011

324.50

PRI - 000042204 LESTER SACKETT PO BOX 4 CANTON MN 55922

R 09.0085.010 CANTON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-150 THE W43’ OF LOTS 150-151

2011

193.60

R 09.0122.000 CANTON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-013 Block-001 LOT 13-14-15 BLK 1|

2011

521.40

339.72

PRI - 000031581 WILLIAM G & MARCIA L HUERKAMP PO BOX 52 CANTON MN 55922

R 09.0189.000 WILLFORDS ADDITION Lot-1-3 Block-001 LOTS 1-2-3 BLK 1 WILLFORDS ADD

2011

1,798.92

652.30

PRI - 000042548 LEANN R JEVNE 317 ELM ST N MABEL MN 55954

R 09.0193.000 Sect-20 Twp-101 Range-009 45’X260’ OF FORMER RR LAND LYING S OF LOTS139&140(LMBRYRD

2011

207.48

930.60

PRI - 000043414 RICK NELSON 11425 COUNTY 21 CANTON MN 55922 PRI - 000041289 STANLEY D TORGERSON TRUST 12655 GILBERT RD GILBERT AZ 85256

R 09.0021.000 Sect-28 Twp-101 Range-009 COM AT NW COR SEC 28 S83’ E 153’ N83’ W153’ TO BEG

2011

200.64

PRI - 000044087 RON HUEY 1405 9TH AVE NE ROCHESTER MN 55906-7064

FOUNTAIN CITY R 24.0122.010 FOUNTAIN ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-012 Block-010 S50’ LOT 12 BLK 10

PRI - 000033798 ANNE K DETLEFSEN 121 MAIN AVE N HARMONY MN 55939

HARMONY CITY R 15.0104.000 HARMONY ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-2-3 Block-001 LOT 2 & S1/2 OF LOT 3 BLK 1

PRI - 000043591 THOMAS L DEBLIECK 16459 COUNTY 14 SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

FORESTVILLE TOWNSHIP R 28.0343.000 Sect-30 Twp-102 Range-012 28.62 AC 28.62AC S1/2 SW1/4

PRI - 000043591 THOMAS L DEBLIECK 16459 COUNTY 14 SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 28.0364.010 Sect-31 Twp-102 Range-012 1.67 AC 1.67AC NE1/4 NW1/4

PRI - 000020154 DAVID A & ALYSSA J JOHNSON 22539 LANTERN RD WYKOFF MN 55990

FOUNTAIN TOWNSHIP R 23.0210.000 Sect-31 Twp-103 Range-011 21.01 AC E1237.5’ OF S759’ SE1/4 NW1/4 EX PC 170’X140’

PRI - 000042671 DANIEL J HOAG 423 PAYNES MILL RD TROY VA 22974

HARMONY TOWNSHIP R 14.0223.000 Sect-34 Twp-101 Range-010 10.53 AC PT OF THE S1/2 NE1/4 SW1/4 & PT OF THE E1/2 SE1/4 SW1/4

PRI - 000040827 DANA J HENDRICKSON ETAL 1125 TOWN LINE RD INDEPENDENCE MN 55359

NEWBURG TOWNSHIP R 01.0368.000 NOLAN VALLEY SUBDIVISION Lot-005 Block-001 .22 AC A PT OF LOT 5 BLOCK 1 NOLAN VALLEY

2011

PRI - 000044221 WILLIAM J KRUEGEL 2014 HERRON DR STEWARTVILLE MN 55976

R 01.0074.000 Sect-08 Twp-101 Range-008 1 AC PC IN E1/2 NE1/2 W OF RD

2011

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

2011

PRI - 000040734 GARY M STEUART 40184 120TH ST MABEL MN 55954

R 01.0253.000 Sect-30 Twp-101 Range-008 5.00 AC 5 AC NW COR NW1/4 NW1/4

2011

PRI - 000040734 GARY M STEUART 40184 120TH ST MABEL MN 55954

R 01.0253.010 Sect-30 Twp-101 Range-008 11.44 AC 11.44AC NW1/4 NW1/4

2011

PRI - 000005251 DAVID & JANEEN L HONSEY 36692 DOE RD LANESBORO MN 55949

PILOT MOUND TOWNSHIP R 20.0208.010 Sect-25 Twp-104 Range-010 27.50 AC SE1/4 SE1/4 EX NW 2.5AC & EX W 12.61AC SE1/4 SE1/4

PRI - 000045231 JASON STOEN 40275 CARDINAL LN CANTON MN 55922

PREBLE TOWNSHIP R 03.0446.000 NOLAN VALLEY SUBDIVISION Lot-004 Block-001 3.79 AC A PT OF LOT 4 BLOCK 1 NOLAN VALLEY

PRI - 000040827 DANA J HENDRICKSON ETAL 1125 TOWN LINE RD INDEPENDENCE MN 55359

R 03.0447.000 NOLAN VALLEY SUBDIVISION Lot-005 Block-001 2.50 AC A PT OF LOT 5 BLOCK NOLAN VALLEY

2011

1,014.60

PRI - 000043414 RICK NELSON 11425 COUNTY 21 CANTON MN 55922

1,815.00

116.28

20.52

22.00

316.80

2011

512.60

2011

184.33

PRI - 000041375 BRIAN D DAHL ETAL 7720 W 84TH ST CIRCLE BLOOMINGTON MN 55438

R 03.0005.010 2011 Sect-01 Twp-102 Range-008 51.25 AC THAT PT OF N1/2 SE1/4 LYING E OF CO RD 13 & THAT PT OF N7AC OF SW1/4 SE1/4 LYING E OF CO RD 13

1,420.44

PRI - 000041375

R 03.0131.010

2011

125.40

2011

281.58

2011

2,794.00

PRI - 000060145 MILES H PETREE & LISA F MILLER 515 1ST AVE SE PO BOX 265 HARMONY MN 55939

R 15.0128.000 HARMONY ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-006 Block-005 N1/2 OF LOT 6 BLK 5

2011

2,325.60

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

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

2011

4,377.60

PRI - 000043207 JOHN & DEANA HAGEMAN

R 15.0277.000 LARSONS SECOND ADDITION

2011

371.28

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FILLMORE COUNTY DELINQUENT TAXES

Names of Owners, Taxpayers, & Interested Parties

Parcel # Description of Property

Year

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents)

2961-370TH ST DECORAH IA 52101

Lot-011 Block-012 S 1/2 OF LOT 11 & ALL OF

CON - 000006101 MYRON H HELGESON 160 2ND AVE S RR 2 BOX 5 HARMONY MN 55939

LOT 12 BLK 12 LARSONS SECOND ADDITION

PRI - 000043138 KIMBERLY K BRUNSVOLD 616 E 145TH ST BURNSVILLE MN 55337-4620

R 15.0604.000 LUTES SCRABECK FIRST ADDITION Lot-007 Block-002 LOT 7 BLOCK 2 LUTES SCRABECK FIRST ADDITION

2011

PRI - 000005779 ROY B & MARION J CALDWELL PO BOX 366 HARMONY MN 55939

R 15.0046.020 Sect-14 Twp-101 Range-010 HARMONY OUTLOTS Lot-004 PC 65 X 123’ OL 4 NW1/4 SW1/4

2011

PRI - 000038757 LISA FRANCES MILLER 515 1ST AVE SE HARMONY MN 55939

R 15.0050.000 Sect-14 Twp-101 Range-010 HARMONY OUTLOTS Lot-3-4 PT OLS 3-4 NW1/4 SW1/4 COM AT A PT 753’ S & 173’ E NW COR NW1/4 SW1/4 SEC 14 S150’ E120’

2011

PRI - 000039914 JAMES S HELLEM PO BOX 216 HARMONY MN 55939

R 15.0070.020 Sect-15 Twp-101 Range-010 HARMONY OUTLOTS Lot-018 N 75’ OF S 153 1/2’ OL 18 IN SE1/4 NE1/4

2011

775.20

PRI - 000042264 GREGORY C & KATHIE MOCK 235 CENTER ST W HARMONY MN 55939

R 15.0077.000 Sect-15 Twp-101 Range-010 HARMONY OUTLOTS Lot-026 PT OL 26 SE1/4 NE1/4 COM 150’ W OF NW COR OL 24 W85’ S120’ E85’ N120’ TO BEG

2011

2,043.80

Names of Owners, Taxpayers, & Interested Parties

Parcel # Description of Property

PRI - 000043115 MOLLY ANN WOOD 301 SPRING ST NE PRESTON MN 55965

PRESTON CITY R 17.0044.000 Sect-06 Twp-102 Range-010 BARBARA KAERCHERS ADDITION Block-019 COM 33’ E SE COR BLK 19 BK ADD E93’ N114’ W93’ S114’ TO ‘BEG

PRI - 000006878 AMOS S ANDERSON 515 WASHINGTON ST NW PRESTON MN 55965

R 17.0548.000 Sect-06 Twp-102 Range-010 COLUMBIAN ADDITION Lot-002

LES - 000033481 LARRY ANDERSON ET AL

OL 2 EX 190’ & EX BARNE COLUMBIAN ADD

PRI - 000040537 SOUTHEASTERN MN LAND DEV LLC % DONALD MACKENZIE PO BOX 160 RUSHFORD MN 55971

RUSHFORD CITY R 06.0195.000 RUSHFORD ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-140 Block-011 S100 FT OF LOT 141 & E25 FT OF LOT 140 BLK 11

PRI - 000040537 SOUTHEASTERN MN LAND DEV LLC % DONALD MACKENZIE PO BOX 160 RUSHFORD MN 55971

Year

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents)

2011

1,755.62

2011

397.10

2011

307.80

R 06.0381.000 OTIS ADDITION Lot-066 Block-001 A PT OF W 106.86’ LOT 66 BLK 1 OTIS ADDITION

2011

421.80

PRI - 000040537 SOUTHEASTERN MN LAND DEV LLC % DONALD MACKENZIE PO BOX 160 RUSHFORD MN 55971

R 06.0381.020 OTIS ADDITION Lot-066 Block-001 W 105.12’ OF LOT 67 & A PT OF W 106.86’ LOT 66 BLK 1 OTIS ADDITION

2011

1,242.62

PRI - 000038474 TERRY & NAN LESSER 315 MILL ST N RUSHFORD MN 55971

R 06.0364.000 WALKER & STEBBINS ADDITION Lot-1-3 Block-002 E 100’ OF LOTS 1 & 2 & E 100’ OF N 25’ OF LOT 3 BLK 2 WALKER & STEBBINS ADDITION

2011

1,790.80

R 06.0227.000 STEVENS ADDITION Lot-3-4 Block-001 LOTS 3 & 4 BLK 1 STEVENS ADD.

2011

369.60

150.48

PRI - 000042818 JOHN J WILLIAMS 206 MAPLE ST S RUSHFORD MN 55971

R 06.0313.000 STEVENS ADDITION Lot-3-5 Block-009 234 LOTS 3-4-5 BLK 9 STEVENS ADDITION|

2011

2,116.40

789.80

PRI - 000028790 BARBARA J LAUMB 206 E HARRY PO BOX 64 RUSHFORD MN 55971 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

2011

1,525.32

PRI - 000041771 MATTHEW A VOLKER 202 N GREEN ST RUSHFORD MN 55971

R 06.0494.000 EAST BROOKLYN ADDITION Lot-016 Block-002 LOTS 16-17 BLK 2 EAST BROOKLYN ADDITION

2011

178.20

481.08

1,075.81

1,735.80

PRI - 000044975 BRETT STECHER & HENRY LAWSTON 312 LAKESHORE DR STEWARTVILLE MN 55976

LANESBORO CITY R 19.0067.000 LANESBORO ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-009 Block-005 N35’ LOTS 9 & 10 BLK 5 & W28’ OF N35’ LOT 11 BLK 5

PRI - 000030001 CHARLENE KNUTSON & JAMIE KNUTSON PO BOX 45 401 PARKWAY AVE N LANESBORO MN 55949

R 19.0066.010 LANESBORO ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-012 Block-005 N 35’ OF LOT 12 & S 35’LOT 1 E22’ OF S30’ OF LOT 2 & E22’ OF N35’ LOT 11 BLK 5

2011

PRI - 000044975 BRETT STECHER & HENRY LAWSTON 312 LAKESHORE DR STEWARTVILLE MN 55976

R 19.0066.000 LANESBORO ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-3-4 Block-005 LOTS 3 & 4 BLK 5 & N105’ OF LOT 1 & W28’ OF N110’ LOT 2 EX N36’ OF LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 5 & EX N59’ OF S94’ OF LOTS 1 & 2

2011

PRI - 000037929 KEVIN P & JULIE A MEYER 105 KENIWORTH AVE N PO BOX 366 LANESBORO MN 55949

R 19.0067.010 LANESBORO ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-5-8 Block-005 LOTS 5 & 6 & NORTH 35’ LOTS 7 & 8 BLK 5

2011

709.08

PRI - 000043523 RUTGERS REAL ESTATE,LLC PO BOX 39 RUSHFORD MN 55971

R 06.0637.000 RUSHFORD INDUSTRIAL PARK Lot-002 Block-001 E 120’ OF LOT 2 BLK 1 INDUSTRIAL PARK

2011

1,537.86

PRI - 000029070 JOAN HOFFMAN 101 NORWAY DRIVE LANESBORO MN 55949

R 19.0014.000 Sect-13 Twp-103 Range-100 BK 74 PAGE 32 DEEDS

2011

249.70

PRI - 000040537 SOUTHEASTERN MN LAND DEV LLC % DONALD MACKENZIE PO BOX 160 RUSHFORD MN 55971

R 06.0041.000 Sect-13 Twp-104 Range-008 RUSHFORD OUTLOTS Lot-002 OL 2 IN NE1/4 SW1/4

2011

1,368.02

2011

57.00

PRI - 000040537 SOUTHEASTERN MN LAND DEV LLC % DONALD MACKENZIE PO BOX 160 RUSHFORD MN 55971

R 06.0042.000 Sect-13 Twp-104 Range-008 RUSHFORD OUTLOTS Lot-003 OL 3 & PT OL 4 NE1/4 SW1/4

2011

1,488.87

PRI - 000007605 STATE OF MINNESOTA REAL ESTATE MGT TAX SPECIALIST | 500 LAFAYETTE RD ST PAUL MN 55155

R 06.0453.000 Sect-14 Twp-104 Range-008 HIRAM WALKERS ADDITION Lot-025 Block-003 A PT OF NE1/4 NE1/4 & LOTS 25-29 BLK 3 HIRAM WALKERS ADD

2011

75.34

2011

1,773.83

PRI - 000044483 R 36.0260.000 HOME SOLUTIONS PARTNERS IV REO SPRING VALLEY ORIGINAL PLAT LLC Lot-009 Block-005 E85.50’ LOT 9 BLK 5

2011

596.22

PRI - 000039184 JERALD S & MICHELLE L CARR 5817 FAIRWAY DR NW ROCHESTER MN 55901

R 36.0288.000 SPRING VALLEY ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-002 Block-008 LOT 2 BLK 8

2011

2,036.04

R 36.0334.000 SPRING VALLEY ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-003 Block-017 LOT 3 BLK 17

2011

395.83

118.80

PRI - 000027770 SUSAN IRENE THOMPSON 408 S SECTION SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0336.000 SPRING VALLEY ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-001 Block-018 LOT 1 BLK 18

2011

693.12

345.40

PRI - 000036705 DONALD E MACKENZIE & ERMA HELLICKSON 219 STEVENS AVE W PO BOX 160 RUSHFORD MN 55971

R 36.0341.000 SPRING VALLEY ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-2-3 Block-019 E 107’ LOT 3 EX S 6’ & S 6’ OF E 107’ OF LOT 2 BLK 19

2011

305.80

1,212.96

PRI - 000032932 JANIS DONOVAN & BETHANY SMITH 127 INDIANA AVE S CROWN POINT IN 46307-4180

R 36.0616.000 GRISWOLD & WARNERS ADDITION Lot-008 Block-002 LOT 8 BLK 2 GRISWOLD & WARNERS

2011

215.60

1,097.80

PRI - 000012265 DEL RAE M TIENTER & DELL ROY J TIENTER 405 N SECTION AVE SPRING VALLEY MN 55975 PRI - 000035509 RICKY D & STACY L KOHN 405 BUCHANAN AVE

R 36.0387.000 ALLENS ADDITION Lot-015 Block-005

2011

1,209.71

PRI - 000039374 MABEL HOUSE INVEST GROUP LLC 117 SOUTH MAIN ST MABEL MN 55954

MABEL CITY R 02.0081.010 MABEL ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-076 Block-001 LOT 76

2011

560.88

PRI - 000033011 ROBERT D ELLIS II 317 LOCUST ST N MABEL MN 55954

R 02.0093.000 MABEL ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-084 Block-001 E 40’ OF LOTS 85-86 & N 3’ OF E40’ OF 84

2011

65.07

PRI - 000042548 LEANN R JEVNE 317 ELM ST N MABEL MN 55954

R 02.0123.010 MABEL ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-136 Block-001 LOT 136

2011

1,383.96

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

2011

628.10

PRI - 000036811 DAVID D ZIMMER 105 E PRAIRIE ST MABEL MN 55954

R 02.0232.000 AH GILMORES ADDITION Lot-1-2 Block-001 LOT 1 & S 40’ OF LOT 2 A H GILMORES ADD

2011

877.80

PRI - 000042548 LEANN R JEVNE 317 ELM ST N MABEL MN 55954

R 02.0286.000 LP THOMPSON ADDITION Lot-7-9 Block-001 LOT 7 EX S 5’ & ALL LOTS 8 TO 12 L P THOMPSONS ADD

2011

1,676.40

PRI - 000033610 KERNDT BROS SAVINGS BANK 370 MAIN ST PO BOX 370 LANSING IA 52151

R 02.0018.000 Sect-27 Twp-101 Range-008 1.78 AC 1.78AC NE1/4 SE1/4

2011

PRI - 000044809 MICHELLE BURKHART 423 ROBERT ST OSTRANDER MN 55961

OSTRANDER CITY R 34.0115.000 LS RENDAHL ADDITION Lot-004 LOT 4 L.S. RENDAHL’S ADD

PRI - 000039065 ADAM L & BRENDA M WARRENBURG 486 CHURCH ST PETERSON MN 55962

PETERSON CITY R 07.0120.000 PETERSON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-7-8 Block-007 S 41 1/2’ LOT 7 & ALL LOT 8 BLK 7

PRI - 000039065 ADAM L & BRENDA M WARRENBURG 486 CHURCH ST PETERSON MN 55962

R 07.0063.030 Sect-30 Twp-104 Range-008 PETERSON OUTLOTS Lot-005 W1/2 OL 5 IN N1/2 SW1/4 NE1/4

2011

PRI - 000042621 CHANNELL PROPERTIES,LLC 815 VIEW CIRCLE W MENDOTA HEIGHTS MN 55120

SPRING VALLEY CITY R 36.0257.000 SPRING VALLEY ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-007 Block-005 E72 FT OF LOT 7 BLK 5

FILLMORE COUNTY DELINQUENT TAXES Names of Owners, Taxpayers, & Interested Parties

Parcel # Description of Property

Year

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents)

SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

LOTS 15-16 BLK 5 ALLENS ADD

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

R 36.0399.000 ALLENS ADDITION Lot-025 Block-006 LOTS 25-26 BLK 6 ALLENS ADD

2011

30.80

PRI - 000012386 MEREDITH B FOSTER 617 N BROADWAY ST TRLR 20 SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0467.010 BILLINGS & CUMMINGS ADDITION Lot-005 Block-003 W70’ OF E130’ S101.8’ LOT 5 BLK 3 BILLINGS & CUMMINGS ADD

2011

2,188.80

PRI - 000042932 KIMBERLY K PIETRZAK 224 HUDSON AVE N SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0476.000 BILLINGS & CUMMINGS ADDITION Lot-002 Block-004 E97’ OF S1/2 LOT 2 BLK 4 B & C ADD

2011

1,306.80

PRI - 000012265 DEL RAE M TIENTER & DELL ROY J TIENTER 405 N SECTION AVE SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0509.000 COMPANYS ADDITION Lot-005 Block-026 LOT 5 BLK 26 COMPANYS ADD

2011

PRI - 000040908 JEFFREY S SWEEN 421 W JEFFERSON ST SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0792.010 WARNERS ADDITION Lot-7-8 Block-002 LOT 7-8 BLK 2 WARNERS ADD

2011

PRI - 000028636 PERRY F JR WALTERS & URSULA H WALTERS 628 WARREN AVE SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0756.000 JB THAYERS ADDITION Lot-001 Block-001 N77’ LOT 1 BLK 1 J B THAYERS ADD

2011

PRI - 000027767 JOHN W GEHRKING 408 N SECTION SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0658.000 JOHNSONS ADDITION SPRING VALLE Block-003 E165’ BLK 3 & 165 X 102.50’ OF BLK 3 PT OF STREET EX N10’ TO LITTLE & EX S10’ TO CAPELLE JOHNSON ADD

2011

PRI - 000012386 MEREDITH B FOSTER 617 N BROADWAY ST TRLR 20 SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0708.010 2011 SMITHS PARK ADDITION Lot-015 Block-002 LOTS 15-16 BLK 2 SMITH PARK ADD INCL ADJOINING VACATED ALLEY

449.16

PRI - 000044603 RAMONA K DEFORE 606 ANSON AVE SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0719.040 SMITHS PARK ADDITION Lot-1-2 Block-005 LOT 2 & S 15’ OF LOT 1 BLK 5 SMITH PARK ADD INCLUDING ADJOINING VACATED ALLEY

2011

827.20

PRI - 000044649 JERALD CARR & DAVID HAGSTROM 5817 FAIRWAY DR NW ROCHESTER MN 55901

R 36.0152.000 Sect-33 Twp-103 Range-013 PT OL 4 SE1/4 SE1/4 & COM 132’ S & 231’ W NE COR SE1/4 NE1/4 TH S99’ W43’ N99’ E43’ TO BEG

2011

1,762.20

PRI - 000037085 LISA A CROWSON & JEFFREY N GAULRAPP 909 SOUTH SECTION AVE SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0014.040 Sect-34 Twp-103 Range-013 .69 AC .69 AC NW1/4 SW1/4

2011

939.40

2011 |

2011

PRI - 000039131 CAROLE JEAN JOHNSON 2250 COUGAR DR APT 147 LAUGHLIN NV 89029 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 PRI - 000035792 REBECCA L SHEELY 2441 COUNTY RD 132 SE DOVER MN 55929-1402

Journal Writing Project Thinking of spring By Bailey Hanson Baseball fans are wondering what’s happening in spring training, football fans are wondering who’ll be drafted in which round, and golfers are wondering when they’ll be able to get out on the course again. As a high school senior, I’m also wond e r i n g what’s going to happen Bailey Hanson this spring. The first thing I’m wondering about is softball. I can’t wait for the season to be underway. To me there’s nothing better than playing a sport that’s outside in the sun and fresh air after being

WHALAN CITY R 12.0042.000 WHALAN ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-011 Block-010 E 15’ OF LOT 11 & ALL LOTS 12 & 13 BLK 10 R 12.0073.000 WHALAN ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-1-2 Block-015 LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 15

WYKOFF CITY R 30.0189.000 FH BARTLETT ADDITION Lot-026 Block-001 N 20’ LOT 26 F H BARTLETTS ADD

2011 |

in a gym all winter. I suppose baseball fits in with this, too. I try to follow the Twins and, of course, my school team. The second thing spring has me wondering about is my class trip to Washington, D.C. in April. As soon as Mr. Zimmer finished handing out the itinerary, I was ready to be on that bus and head east. I can’t wait to see all of the historical monuments of our amazing country and spend ten days with my classmates before we graduate and part ways. Of course, for most high school students, spring has us wondering when school will finally be out for the summer. Usually I’m one to start counting down the days in, oh, February, but this year is different. As my senior year at Mabel-Canton enters the spring, I’m starting to wonder what’s next. Of course, I’ll miss my classmates and friends

360.80

Names of Owners, Taxpayers, & Interested Parties

Page 27

Parcel # Description of Property

Year

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents)

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

R 30.0191.000 FH BARTLETT ADDITION Lot-027 Block-001 LOT 27 F H BAARTLETTS ADDITION

2011

550.62

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

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

2011

843.86

PRI - 000043647 LESLIE A PETERSON 452 LINE ST WYKOFF MN 55990

R 30.0024.010 Sect-22 Twp-103 Range-012 S102 1/2’ OF COM 35RDS N OF 1/4 STAKE TH SW COR NW1/4 N

2011

5 41.20

CON - 000045897 REBECCA L HERSHBERGER 615 S BROADWAY ST SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

233’ S 264’ S 233’ W 264’ TO BEG

2011

258.78

2,285.80

PRI - 000034704 STEVEN & TERESA BROWN 32795 SORUM RD RUSHFORD MN 55971

RUSHFORD VILLAGE R 05.0059.020 Sect-08 Twp-104 Range-008 20.00 AC W1/2 NE1/4 NW1/4 R 05.0059.030 Sect-08 Twp-104 Range-008 6.61 AC 6.61AC S1/2 E1/2 NE1/4 NW1/4

2011

1,140.70

83.16

PRI - 000034704 STEVEN & TERESA BROWN 32795 SORUM RD RUSHFORD MN 55971 PRI - 000032578 DUANE A & KRISTINE M DUNEMAN PO BOX 186 RUSHFORD MN 55971

R 05.0093.100 Sect-13 Twp-104 Range-008 AUDITORS UNPLATTED LOT 13

2011

1,031.80

2011

14,505.36

2011

177.84

14.33

PRI - 000041432 OAK VALLEY LLC 12771 FALCON DR APPLE VALLEY MN 55124 PRI - 000034801

CHATFIELD CITY R 26.0128.000 CHATFIELDS ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-1-2 Block-006 LOTS 1-2 BLK 6 R 26.0157.020

PAUL & MICHELLE TURNER 3630 STRATHMORE LANE SE ROCHESTER MN 55904

CHATFIELDS ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-002 Block-010 SE 34’ OF SW28’ LOT 2 BLK 10 INCL ADJ ALLEY LOADING DOCK ON ALLEY

PRI - 000034801 PAUL & MICHELLE TURNER 3630 STRATHMORE LANE SE ROCHESTER MN 55904

R 26.0169.000 CHATFIELDS ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-009 Block-010 NW 26 1/2’ OF SE 46 1/2’ LOT 9 BLK 10 DOWNSTAIRS

2011

1,076.16

PRI - 000041432 OAK VALLEY LLC 12771 FALCON DR APPLE VALLEY MN 55124

R 26.0214.000 CHATFIELDS ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-8-9 Block-015 LOTS 8-9-10 BLK 15

2011

3,914.76

PRI - 000039486 DOROTHY-HELEN L BILLMEIER 5 TWIFORD ST NW CHATFIELD MN 55923-1226

R 26.0283.000 CHATFIELDS ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-001 Block-024 LOT 1 BLK 24 & N1/2 OF VAC SPRING STREET

2011

1,075.57

69.54

PRI - 000041811 JAMES F WEBSTER 224 PROSPECT ST SE CHATFIELD MN 55923

R 26.0369.010 BRISTOL & JACOBS ADDITION Lot-6-7 Block-001 NE60’ LOTS 6-7 BLK 1 BRISTOL & JACOBS ADD

2011

3,150.40

348.84

PRI - 000044028 MARLA DROGEMULLER ETAL 24953 KNIGHT LN CHATFIELD MN 55923

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at school and even the school itself after spending so much of my life there, but thinking of all that lies ahead after graduation makes any of the sad feelings go away. Although this new chapter of my life won’t really start until the fall, I feel like spring is ushering in the excitement already. So what do I do now that spring has almost sprung? I guess all I can do is wait. Wait for softball to start, wait for the Senior Class Trip, and wait-probably very impatiently-for graduation. Bailey Hanson is a MabelCanton High School. She is one of 8 area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its thirteenth year.

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Rollover accident on Highway 16 Photo by Pat Troendle

By Jade Sexton On Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at 10:32 a.m., there was an accident involving a semi on Highway 16 between Preston and Lanesboro. An eastbound 1996 Mack Semi lost control while driving down a hill and around a curve. The trailer went over the guardrail and spilled corn distillers into a field. The tractor ended up on its side on the highway. Highway

16 was closed in both directions until around 2pm while the accident site was cleared out. The driver of the truck was Tarry W. Kolek, 37, of Lime Springs, Iowa. He suffered injuries that were not life threatening. The guardrail at the site of the incident was damaged. This area has been the scene of several similar accidents in recent years.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY, MAR. 13 Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels. For fundraiser info, call 507-867-3583.*

Christ Lutheran Church in Preston: Soup Supper 6pm, Lenten Service 7pm. VFW and Ladies Auxiliary meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall.

Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.*

M-C Trailbusters meet-7:30pm at the Mabel American Legion.

AA Meeting, 7pm, Faith United Methodist Church, Spring Valley. “Living in the Solution.” Newcomers welcome.*

THURSDAY, MAR. 15 Free Senior Coffee, 9am, Heritage Grove, Harmony.*

Adult Children Anonymous (formerly known as Adult Children of Alcoholics) meeting, 7pm. Call Deb 507-765-5336 for info.*

Storyhour, Harmony Public Library, 225 3rd Ave. SW, 11:00 – 11:45, Preschool ages, No School No Storyhour.*

Preston AA Group, 7:30pm, United Methodist Church, Preston. For more info, call 507-951-6029.* FRIDAY, MAR. 16 Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, Senior Citizens Day, 9am-10am. 1300 West Tracy Rd. Spring Valley, MN.*

WEDNESDAY, MAR. 14 Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-5pm. 1300 West Tracy Rd. Spring Valley.*

locally

NA Meeting, 7:00pm, United Methodist Church, downstairs, Preston. Call Jay for info 507-765-4979. *

55 Alive Driver Safety Class, 5pm at the Harmony Public Library, 225 3rd Ave. SW. Call 886-8133 for more information.

SATURDAY, MAR. 17

Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm. Fountain Lutheran Church, south Main St. and Highway 52.*

TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) Meeting, Spring Valley Care Center Activity Room. Weigh-in from 5:456 p.m. Meeting from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Questions contact Judy at 507-3462469.*

Houston County Historical Society used book sale- 8am-3pm, at new location: 104 History Lane, East Main Street entrance by Houston County Fairgrounds.

Canton Senior Citizens meet at 1pm for cards and visiting, Canton Community Center.*

VFW Men’s Auxiliary meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall. Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in the Pio neer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian. Church, Mill St, Rushford.*

Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St. Chatfield.*

Watercolor classes at Grace Place, Adult class 9am-11am. 110 W Jessie St. Rushford. Call 507-864-2324 for more information.

MONDAY, MAR. 19 Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.* VFW Burger Nite, 5-8pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall.

Preston Public Library: 4 Foreign Exchange students talk about life in their country, 1pm. Students from Russia; Serbia; Kenya, Africa; and Indonesia.

NA Meeting, 7:00pm, United Methodist Church, downstairs, Preston. Call Jay for info 507-765-4979. *

Looking For A New Pad?

Check out the latest listings on our website.

Lanesboro AA Group, 8:00pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, call 507-251-1771 or 765-2518.* SUNDAY, MAR. 18

Whether you’re looking for a starter home or it’s time to downsize... it’s all at your fingertips.

Houston County Historical Society used book sale- 1pm-4pm, at new location: 104 History Lane, East Main Street entrance by Houston County Fairgrounds.

globally

Think and act at the same time, because when you place a classified ad in the Fillmore County Journal, you’ll also get a FREE listing in our classified ads online!!

fillmorecountyjournal.com P: 507.765.2151 F:507.765.2468 E: news@fillmorecountyjournal.com

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Personalized service to accommodate your needs. Accounting, Auditing, Tax Preparation 209 St. Anthony Street, PreSton, Mn 55965 507-765-2180 or 507-765-3671

(507) 864-7773

• Family Dental Care • Cosmetic Dentistry/Whitening • New Patients Always Welcome

* Complete Family Care * Cosmetic Dentistry

* Dentures/Partials * Tooth Colored Fillings

New Patients Welcome! 507-346-7281 823 N. Broadway Ave, Spring Valley, MN

Tim mcLAughLin, eA

Pamela ristau, cPa

208 S. Elm Street Rushford, MN

Keith Casella, D.M.D. • Chalsey Niece, D.D.S.

409 Spring Ave., Preston, MN 55965 • 507-765-4444

Ron SchReieR, eA

Gary M. Marcoux, d.d.S.

MediCAL

insURAnCe F&M Insurance servIces

Assisted Living

Park lane estates assisted living 111 Fillmore Place SE Preston, MN 55965 507-765-9986

“Where Life Begins Again” preston@kccompaniesinc.com

COUnseLing 8:00am - 4:30pm, Mon-Fri 1-800-422-0161 www.zumbromhc.org

65 Main Avenue North, Harmony Marcy Allen, LPC; Paul Broken, MA; Mark Bronson, MS, LICSW; Alan Rodgers, LGSW Psychotherapy, psychiatry, case management, adult rehab mental health services, domestic violence

VicTiM serVices

- a service of DFO Community Corrections.

Sexual Assault Program ~ Victim/Witness Assistance Program Advocacy, information & assistance for victim/survivors of sexual assualt & other felony crimes. Community & professional education & consultation. Located in the Fillmore County Court House - Preston, MN Mon-fri 765-2805 or call 24 hr crisis line Toll-free 1-877-289-0636 All services are free & confidenital

To advertise your business in the professional guide call or email us today! 507-765-2151 or 1-800-599-0481 (Toll-free in 507 area) ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Wa l t e r B r a d l e y , FIc Financial associate

102 Sheridan Lanesboro, mn 55949

507-467-3370

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MediCAL

phARMACy

Witt’s Pharmacy “Wellness is our Business”

115 West Jessie Street • Rushford, MN 55971 (507)864-2153 44 Main Avenue N Harmony, MN 55939 (507)886-2322

137 West Main Street Spring Grove, MN 55974 (507)498-5509

615 West Esch Drive Caledonia, MN 55921 (507)725-3328

306 Main Suite 103 LaCrescent, MN 55947 (507)895-8784

physiCAL theRApy 124 Main St., Preston, MN 206 Main St., Chatfield, MN

Lisa Stensrud, DPT

Balance / coordination training general aches & Pains

ph. 507-765-3353 Fax 507-765-2225 email: fcpt@centurytel.net

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Call 507-765-2151 or 800-599-0481 (in 507 area code) FAX 507-765-2468 or e-mail: news@fillmorecountyjournal.com

FOR SALE

FOR RENT

EXMARK ZERO TURN MOWERS Jonsered Chainsaws, Grass N Brush trimmers plus blowers. Repair, Service & Sales at South Branch Outdoor Equipment, Preston, MN. 507-765-4979. s9/26tfn- o

FOR SALE: Classic antique cast iron radiators from the original Park Hotel in Preston, MN. Many sizes and colors. Excellent condition. Would be perfect for restoration of an older home. Priced from $200 to $500 depending on which size. Call Jason at 507-251-5297. s6tfn- x

FOR SALE: Internet-ready, eMac computers, 1ghz, 80gb, 512mb RAM, InDesign Master Suite Collection software. All products for media desktop publishing included. Asking $249 or best offer. Call Jason at 507-251-5297. s6tfn- x

WINDOWS $250 DH Style. Installation included. Energy star qualified. Order 4. Customer pays recycling. Government financing available. BBB accredited contractor. Visit www.greensourcewindows. com or call 888/690-9892 MCAN

Fountain Large newer 2 bedroom apartment, on-site laundry, off-street parking, NS/NP. Please call 507-268-4468. 12tfn- o

JACK-A-BEE PUPPIES: ICA Registered 5 males that are beautifully marked. Father is Jack Russell/Mother is Bluetick Beagle. Tails docked and dewclaws removed. Upon sale, pups will be micro chipped, dewormed, first set of shots given and puppy starter kit provided. Mature weight - less than 20 lbs. Will be ready for adoption on 3/3/12. $300. Shawn at 507-951-9486. s12- x

FOR RENT

2 BEDROOM house, in Preston. Corner lot, detached garage. $450/month plus utilities. 507-273-7773. r12- x

BILL’S GUN SHOP. Hours 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm M-F, Sat 8am to 8pm. Sunday by appt. We buy, sell, trade & repair. 1-1/4 miles south of Carimona, 19708 Kava Rd, Preston. 507-765-2762. s9/29eow- o Patio/wall flat rock for sale. Have 4 4’x4’ pallets stacked 2’ to 3’ high of flat rock. Asking $100 a pallet. Call 507-4595040 s3tfn- x

FOR SALE: High back wall-mount white porcelain bathroom sinks from original Park Hotel in Preston, MN. Excellent condition. Perfect for restoration of older home. Priced at $150 per sink. Call Jason at 507-251-5297. s6tfn- x

Rochester, MN 866-657-4910 www.valleyfeatherlite.com

103 20th St. NE, Stewartville , MN ~ Just off Hwy 63

20' and 24' a pac h e F e e d e r Wag o n s

New & Used TRAILeRs

Used eqUIpMeNT AvAILAbLe

skId LoAdeRs

• Bobcat T190 Cab • 4 Telehandlers • Bobcat S250 • Bobcat S330 Cab • Bobcat S185 Cab • JD 325 • Case 60 XT • Bobcat S205 Cab • Bobcat S130 Cab

TRAcToR • New Ventrac Tractors In Stock

• JD 2350 w/Loader • Ford 8N • IH 240 • JD 850 Boomer w/ • IH Super H Loader • MF 1540 MFWD • NH TC33

• New Featherlite 7x20 Stock • New Featherlite 7x24 Stock • New Featherlite 16' Bumper • New Featherlite 20' Wd Flr sold • '07 Featherlite 24' Stock Combo • New Featherlite 16' GN Stock • 16' Diamond D Livestock • '01 24' Featherlite Stock • '98 Featherlite 20' Stock Combo • 16' Kiefer Stock

OPEN HOUSE at MEL’S GOLF CARS. Friday, March 23, 8am-6pm, Saturday, March 24, 8am-6pm and Sunday, March 25, 11am-4pm. We will be demonstrating the all new fuel injected Yamaha Golf Cars. Special Pricing on over 50 new and used Golf Cars. Trades accepted. Reduced Prices on new 2011 gas and electric Models. Stop out and see the new 2012 Models and join us for Food and Refreshments. 132 Garfield Avenue, Albert Lea, MN or call 507-4382704. 212,19- x

EZ-GO & Yamaha GOlf Carts SaleS & Service New & USed Ivan Vreeman harmony, mn 507-273-6928

Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- 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 KENILWORTH APARTMENTS and Sylvan Manor of Lanesboro have apts. for seniors 62+ or handicapped/disabled. Rent based on income. Onsite laundry, large communtiy room and patio for tenant use. Call 507-467-2222 EHO r4tfn- o 3 Bedroom house. $450/month plus utilities. Preston - No Pets 507-259-6740. r6tfn- o For Rent: Nice 2 bedroom apartment east of Harmony. First month free with signed lease and deposit. 507-459-2012. r20,27,5,12- o

IN RUSHFORD nice 3 bedroom, 1 bath, with attached garage. Also 3 car unattached garage. 212 Harry Street. r12,19- x

COUNTRY HOME FOR RENT: Two or three bedroom, ranch style home for rent 5 miles south of Harmony. Available immediately. Double garage with work area, wooded grove, perennial gardens, asparagus patch, apple trees, vegetable garden. New paint, carpet and vinyl throughout the home. $550/month. r12- 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

Professional service Guide

ClEaNINg

servicemaster of Chatfield Professional Cleaning ~

CONSTRUCTION

plUmbINg

Specializing in Roofing

BRUMM’S PLUMBING & HEATING, LLc

• Remodel • New Home Construction • Siding • Replacement Windows • Concrete Sidewalks • Flat Pours Licensed & Insured #20450126

Carpet, Furniture, Floors, Furnace Duct Cleaning, Fire & Water Damage, Janitorial Service.

The clean you expect Jeff Hebl, owner The service you deserve 507-467-4798 • Lanesboro, MN

CONSTRUCTION

DAN SERFLING

ElECTRICal

Fountain, MN

• Remodeling • gaRages • sheds & moRe C:507-272-3624

• CommerCial • trenChing Joel Walbridge Fountain, mn

Lic# 20474301

Mn ContraCtors liC. #20382343

MELDAHL CONSTRUCTION INC. PETERSON, MN 55962 • 507-875-2496

30 Ton, 136 ft Boom Truck Service

We Carry • Dryers • Grain Bins for Drying & Storage -Fans -Heaters -Roof Vents -Floors (And More!)

& Tear Down , Millwright, Grain Legs, Auger, and Conveyor Construction, Concrete Construction.

Plumbing & Heating

20 Yrs Experience • Quality Craftmanship

Maytag Amana Husqvarna

Appliances • Hardware • Small Engines • Furnace • Air Conditioning Commercial & Residential Repair

lic. #008399pJ

JON WILLFORD MN. Plb. Lic. 4388 M

• Rodents • Ants • Cockroaches • Asian Beetles • Other Pests

Pest COntROl licensed Professional exterminator Commercial/Residential Charlotte Treat Free Estimates Call 507-251-0589 • charlotte.treat@yahoo.com

Plumbing & Heating

• New Homes • Remodeling • Air Conditioning

308 St. Anthony St., Preston Calls welcomed any time! • Furnace • Drain Cleaning

507-765-2405

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lic. #7046

MIkE WILLFORD

Box 322 LANESBORO • 507-467-2240 HARmONy • 507-886-2008

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1-800-464-6121

plUmbINg

Al lArson & sons

lic. #008744pJ

PLUMBING & HEATING, INC.

pEST CONTROl Charlotte’s Web

• Insured • Septic systems • New Construction • Remodeling

Dave Swenson Don Tollefsrud Matt Swenson

507-886-2323 • Toll Free 877-886-2323 PO BOx 214 • 2 Main ave. n., HarMOny, Mn 55939 Kerry & Jane Kingsley, Owners • www.kingsleymercantile.com

Schulte BuilderS New Homes & Pole Barns Remodeling & New Additions

507-493-5282 • Free Estimates

haRdWaRE

the First Bin DesiGneD For the 21st Century

Mabel, MN •507-459-0401

(507) 268-4367 Cell (507) 273-0829

kingSley Mercantile & rental

Many Years of Experience

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: Grain Bin ConstruCtion

• residential • Farm

Fast, Friendly, Honest service!!

For all your building and remodeling needs.

• New Construction • Remodeling • Insured • Free Estimates • Licensed 507-743-8325 SEE uS FoR aLL youR HEatINg & CooLINg NEEdS Randy Newman - 507-421-2536 - geoSystems

Let Me “PLug” you Into A better DeAL

HungeRHolt caRpentRy • Marty hunGerholt, 507-467-2203 • ranDy harMon, 507-467-2410 • riCharD nepstaD, 507-765-3621

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PLuMbiNg, HeatiNg & CooLiNg, LLC

J.W. ElEctric

www.duanegilbertsonconstruction.com

and Cabinetry

Dave’s Plumbing & Heating, Air Conditioning LLC

126 St. Anthony Street, Preston, MN • Bus. 765-2173

25988 County 14 Preston, MN 55965 Ph/Fax 507-765-2537 Cell 507-951-0731

• Custom Cabinets • Roofing • siding H:507-268-4949

Taylor ouTdoor Wood SToveS ~ radianT Floor HeaTing a-Maize-ing HeaT Corn FurnaCeS & BoilerS ~ gaS FurnaCeS & BoilerS air CondiTioning ~ SepTiC SySTeMS ~ neW ConSTruCTion ~ reModeling Free eSTiMaTeS ~ inSured

Appliance Sales & Service • New & Used New Construction & Remodeling • In-Floor Heat • Drain Cleaning Call Dave or Dempsey • Cell: 507-259-4238 or 507-259-4239

Diamond Shelter Sales of Minnesota, LLC

www.diamondshelters.com

Tony Brumm • Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507)493-5507 • Cell:507-251-9212

SERVING SOUTHERN MN SINCE 1954

SaTEllITE SERVICES Craig Stortz #PL07718

Power Limited Licensed

Stortz Satellite

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Serving the Tri-State area Residential & Commercial Accounts for Direct TV & Dishnet. Cable - Phone - internet - Wiring Canton, MN

Toll Free 866-862-5397 Bus 507-743-8486 Cell 507-259-1454

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GARAGE SALES Used Book Sale: Sat., Mar. 17, 8am3pm & Sun., Mar. 18, 1-4pm. Bag sale $5 & reductions Sun only. Houston Co. Historical Society, NEW LOCATION: 104 History Ln. (East Main), Caledonia, MN. 507-725-3884. g5,12- o

EMPLOYMENT HELP WANTED: Housekeeping. Weekdays and every other weekend required. Starting in March. 507-467-2936. h20tfn- o Spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking for a caring individual to fill a part-time CNA position. Includes every other weekend worked. Shift and weekend differentials offered. If interested please send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE h5,12- o Full-time teller position. Experience preferred but will train. Please inquire at Security State Bank, Wykoff or Spring Valley. h5,12- x Spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking to fill a part-time evening cook position. Approx. 20 hours per week including every other weekend. Previous cooking experience required, some supervisory experience preferred. To apply send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975, or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com EOE h5,12- o Spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking for a caring individual to fill an RN/LPN position. This is a part time position and includes every other weekend. Shift and weekend differentials offered. If interested please send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE h5,12- o

Monday, March 12, 2012

WANTED

EMPLOYMENT AC C O U N TA N T / B O O K K E E P I N G - Tax and Accounting office is seeking Accounting/Bookkeeping help. Requirements include excellent customer service skills, a two year degree or equilvalent experience, Proficient on Quickbooks with Payroll and/or Tax Preparation experience a plus. Have the ability to multi-task and work well in a fast paced environment. Position can be Part-time or Full-time. Salary based on experience. To be considered send a resume to Major & Company, PO Box 316, Preston, MN 55965. h5,12o HOW HIRING: Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500.00 weekly potential. Info. 1-985-646-1700 DEPT. MN-485. h5,12,19- x CARE ATTENDANT: Transfers, bathing, cooking, over-nights. Must be dependable. Spring Valley. 507-251-2978. h12- x SALES ASSOCIATE wanted for Lanesboro Arts Center. Knowledge of the arts and sales experience with good people skills are preferred. Part-time including some weekends and evenings. Year-long. Send your resume & references to Robbie Brokken, Lanesboro Arts Center, PO Box 152, Lanesboro, MN 55949. h12- o ROOT RIVER HARDWOODS is looking for a reliable person to work in the saw mill. Benefit package available, retirement plan. Apply at Hwy 52 N in Preston. 507765-2362. h12,19- o DRIVERS: Route Delivery 2-3 days, Mason City. Benefits, $57K avg 1st yr., 2nd yr. 62K. CDL-A, 1 yr t/t Exp’. Apply: www.MBMcareers.com. 888-880-5919. h12,19- x $2,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS!! RV, motorized, Haul N Tow and low boy units needed! Deliver trailers, boats, RV’s and anything on wheels! Go to: horizontransport.com MCAN

Express Employment Professionals hiring immediately for: Punch Press Operator CNC Laser Operator MIG/TIG Welders 1st and 2nd shifts available, Full Time with possible OT, Long Term Positions

Apply at Express Employment Professionals

2518 N. Broadway, Rochester, MN 55906 507-285-1616 Or online @: www.expresspros.com

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 WANTED: Farm land to rent. 2012 and beyond. References available. Call 207271-8411 or 507-202-9424. 2/6-4/23- x Hunting land wanted to RENT! Willing to pay top $$$. No tract too large or small. I pay for insurance. Call Pat 952492-5540. f2/6-4/23- x Wanted: Crop land and/or pasture to rent for upcoming season. Call 507-4217320. w3/5-4/23- x WANTED: used musical instruments. Any condition considered. Call 319-610-5057 or 507-765-3390. w12,19- x

Safe. Secure. Smart

ASSEMBLERS

Successful candidates should possess the ability to assemble products by interpreting print packets and bill of materials, be able to accurately measure components and assemblies, utilize a variety of hand, power, and air tools, and perform repetitive work within set standards. Previous experience is a plus.

ASSEMBLY WELdERS Must be able to accurately read and interpret print packets, instructions, and work orders for assigned jobs, and fabricate aluminum and/or steel components, sub-assemblies or assemblies as required using proper welding techniques. The successful candidate will be able to work with minimal supervision and will be selfmotivated. Previous welding experience is required. Wages are based upon experience. Featherlite offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes health insurance, life and disability insurance, dental insurance, 125 Plans for Medical and Child Care Reimbursement, 401K, vacation and personal time, holiday pay, prescription safety eyeglasses program, and others.

EMPLOYMENT DRIVERS - FLEXIBLE HOMETIME! Up to $.42/mile plus $.02/mile quarterly safety bonus. Daily pay. New trucks. CDLA, 3 months recent experience required 800/414-9569 www.driveknight.com MCAN SEEKING CLASS A CDL drivers to run 14 central states. 2 years over the road experience required. Excellent benefit package. Call 701/221-2465 or 877/4729534. www.pbtransportation.com MCAN CMG LOOKING for full-time production workers for two warehouse locations in Rochester, MN at Reichel Foods. South plants shifts-holidays, Medical and Dental benefits, Vacation, Annual raises and Overtime paid at time and a half. We also hire for warehouse, machine operator, and sanitation positions when available. Background Studies and Drug Tests required. Please apply at 3707 Commercial Dr SW, Rochester, MN 55902 or call 507923-4955. We look forward to meeting you. h12,19- x CONNAUGHTY INDUSTRIES, a contract machining and custom metal fabrication company in Rushford, MN, has an opening for a part-time, day time hours (approx. 20-30hr/wk) office assistant. Candidates must have a high level of proficiency. We are looking for an individual that is experienced in Microsoft Office programs. Duties will include secretarial/ clerical/data entry, along with some shipping and receiving responsibilities. This individual must have positive customer service skills and strong multi-tasking abilities. If you have a positive attitude and the desire to work in a fast paced environment, please send your resume and cover letter to Connaughty Industries, Inc, 1000 Technology Drive, Rushford, MN 55971 or email jodi@connaughtyindustries.com by March 21, 2012. h12- o

RN/LPN (Full-Time Days) Hiring On-Call Nurses, All Shifts Come to work in our beautiful home-like environment. Our skilled nursing facility has private rooms for all residents. Are you ready to work for a values-driven organization where all decisions flow from our Core Values of Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect, & Justice? If so, we want to hear from you! CNA (Part-Time Days, Benefit Eligible) Hiring On-Call CNA’s, All Shifts

Physical Therapist (Full-Time) Curious to find out what you’re missing? Join our in-house therapy team. Find out how Benedictine Health System does rehab differently and gets amazing results! Baker/Relief Cook (PT, Benefit Eligible) Performs baking duties, makes salads & fills in for cook as needed. 1-2 years Culinary Service experience required.

Culinary Aide (20 hrs/pp) Provides support for cooks in the areas of food preparation, service, sanitation and supplies We offer: Superior customer service & clinical outcomes, Computerized Charting, Excellent pay & benefits including 4% 401(k) match & generous PTO Plan

New Grads Welcome!!

Apply online: www.madonnatowers.org

If you would like to learn more about the opportunities currently available at Featherlite, please apply at our Cresco facility, 816 7th Street West, anytime between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Featherlite, Inc. does require pre-employment drug screening.

EOE/M/F/V/D

FARM

thank you to First Southeast Bank of Harmony for the $100 Visa Gift Card I won in the “Dessert Cook Off” at March Meltdown in Harmony on March 3. Marilyn Ludens t12- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THE FAMILY OF DARRELL Brekke would like to thank everyone who was so supportive during his illness and at the time of his passing. Thank you for all the prayers, visits, calls, food, cards and flowers. Special thanks to Pastor Dave Jore for his many visits. t12- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ thank you to my family and many friends who made my 85th birthday so special. Alvira Slostad t12- o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

TRACTORS: Ford 4400 gas w/loader $7,500.00, IH 706 C/H Gas Sharp $8,000.00, Ford 4000 gas $5,250.00, Allis Chalmers: D-14 gas wide front $4,500.00, C with front blade and cultivator: $1,650.00 SKIDLOADERS: New Holland L465 $9,000.00, Gehl: 5625 C/H $11,500.00, Bobcat: 610 $3,250.00, 742B $8,500.00, 542B $6,999.00, Case: 85XT $15,999.00. Call for Appt. & Info. JEFF NIELSEN SALES Eberhardt Str., Albert Lea, MN. Buy-Sell-Trade Home: 507377-1137, Cell: 507-383-7012, Website: jeffnielsensales.com Email: nielsen81@ charter.net Contact also: Paul Nielsen Farm Equipment Cell: 507-279-1303. f5,12,19- x

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Social Services Director Chosen Valley Care Center Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, MN has an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Social Worker to join our team. We are seeking a team member to deliver high quality care and services to the people we serve. Chosen Valley Care Center enjoys a solid reputation of care and services, in a supportive working environment. The Licensed Social Worker is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the overall operations of the social services department in accordance with Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations. Assures medically related emotional and social needs of the residents are being met and maintained. MDS experience preferred. Applications/resumes will be accepted until position is filled. Applications/resumes can be mailed to Director of Clinical and Resident Services, Chosen Valley Care Center, 1102 Liberty Street SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or email: don@chosenvalleyseniorliving.com or you download an application at www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com

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country home on acreaGe: Original character intact, large 2 story home, 4 bdrm, 2 bath. You’ll love the built-ins, hardwood floors, large pantry & home office. Detached garage, 80 x 44 steel shed. On hard surface road. $129,900

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30 acres - horse/LiVestock ProPerty: Totally renovated walkout ranch home. Attached 2 car heated garage, with shop space, 36 x 48 steel shed & small shelter. Fenced pasture with spring fed creek. South of Spring Valley $ 272,900

just Listed: Charming stone cottage 3 bedrooms, 1 ¾ bath, Oak hardwood floors, built in corner cabinet, fireplace, half acre lot. Preston $79,900 story brick home 3 bdrm, 2 bath, oak wood floors, open staircase, wonderful enclosed & open porches. Garden & garage. Preston, $79,900

24.7 acre - historic brick home: Ideal location, picturesque setting. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, mature trees, outbuildings. 20 tillable top notch soils. Harmony. $212,000

house & shoP Affordable living, 3 bedroom home includes 24 x 40 attached garage, Greenleafton $64,900

21+ acre country home: 2 story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with part finished walk-out basement. 20x20 det. garage plus 28x32 shop, 58x84 pole shed. Barn, cattle shed, 24x60 barn with box stall. Rotational grazing, windbreak & stream. Priced to sell! $177,500

efficient LiVinG: One of the nicest affordable properties you will find! Great lot, super location, & well kept. Harmony $35,900

Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI

715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com 213 North Washington, Spring Valley $82,625 New Listing! Over 1,500 sq ft per floor - 3 bdrm, 2 bath walk out ranch style home. Newer furnace & shingles only 5 years old. The lower level is finished and could easily be converted to a duplex, mother-in-law apartment or put to your own use. There is a second kitchen in the LL.

Todd Hadoff

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chatfieLd - Great location for this ranch home on dead-end street. 3 bedrooms on main floor, 2 baths, main floor laundry, 3-season porch, newer water heater and furnace. Could have a 4th bedroom in lower level. Oversized 2+garage. $114,900 chatfieLd - Turn of the century home on large corner lot. Main floor master bedroom, main floor laundry, wood floors, 9’ ceilings, builtins, screened in porch and (28x32) garage/shop. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, all brick exterior, storage shed, garden area, and combo heat (nat. gas and wood). New Price $114,900 chatfieLd - 3+ bedroom rambler w/2 baths, newer windows, gas fireplace, 2 car garage, vinyl siding. Located close to parks and downtown. All appliances will stay. $129,900 $119,900 chatfieLd - toWnhouse - Great price on this immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhouse. Formal dining room, living room, open kitchen with center island. Family room in lower level with w/o to patio and fenced yard. Deck is covered and ideal for relaxing. 2+ garage is insulated and sheetrocked. now $134,900 Lots for saLe - Chatfield - Fingerson & Donahoe - 1st Subdivison - Lots Starting At - $29,900

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729 memorial drive, spring Valley $88,900 Great 2 bdrm 2 bath townhouse with sun room. You'll love the location - close to grocery store, convenience stores, banks and gas station. Low maintenance fees and easy to heat. For more information - give me a call!

10:00-11:30am this home is a steaL! Custom built 5 bedroom, 3 bath home. Open & bright with 956 sq ft garage. Lower level offers large family/recarea.2100 sq ft per floor. Harmony Only $240,000 5 acres – 5 miLe VieW: Custom built , 3 bedrm, 3 bath, walk out ranch. Open & bright main floor. LL fireplace, walk out, large deck. Nicely landscaped. Couldn’t build for this price! $244,900 $238,500

neW construction: Condo top floor unit in Lanesboro offers incredible views of dam, bass pond, downtown and north bluff. Furnace & electrical service installed, water & sewer stubbed to unit. You design and finish to your desire. A suggested floor plan is offered. Garage stall included. VieW oVer Lanesboro: Charming 2 bedroom home with open staircase, hardwood floors, high ceilings, and unbelievable space. 1 block to most everything Lanesboro $96,900 LifestyLe to enjoy! Two bedroom, 2 bath condo, cherry wood cabinets, granite countertops, maple hardwood flooring,12ft ceilings. Enjoy incredible views. Secure Access, Handicapped Access. Garage Stall included Lanesboro $150,000

enjoy to enjoy: Neat remodel, this 2 bedroom offers a new kitchen & bath, 6 panel oak doors, updated plumbing, windows, furnace & more. 2 car det garage, deck $69,900

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IN THE LAST 18 MoNTHS oVER 85 LISTINGS ANd SALES. WITH MULTIpLE LISTING SERVICES, I AM YoUR LoCAL CoNNECTIoN To THE RoCHESTER AREA ANd SURRoUNdING CoMMUNITIES. I ALSo SHoW ALL MLS LISTINGS. CALL oN ME FoR ALL YoUR REAL ESTATE NEEdS! 604 Pleasant ave., spring Valley, $117,500 - Great 2 story. Completely remodeled & updated with new foundation with infloor heat. Lower level is ready for expansion - all sheet rocked and primed. Egress windows for 2 future bdrms, family room and rough in bath. New 26x32 garage to be built this fall. Hardwood floors, orig. wood work.

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102 capelle st., spring Valley $159,900 Bright, Open & Airy! 4 bdrms, 2 bath split on cul-desac drive. Lower level is completely finished with family room & bar area, 2 bdrms, bath, laundry and extra storage under the stairs. Upstairs features open kitchen/dining area, living room with bay window, 2 bdrms, bath, and patio doors to deck from dining area.

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11:00am -12:00pm • 506 Grove Street, Chatfield Updated home on 1/2 acre lot close to high school and parks. Large open kitchen is perfect for entertaining. Finished lower level family room, living room and large private patio and backyard. Newer windows and siding. $115,000

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here’s a honey Super layout this 2 bedroom ranch has beautiful oak hardwood floors & many updates. Covered patio and X lg 1 car garage, Harmony $69,900

buiLdinG Lots: Offered $8000 below original price. Buy Lot With VieW- Lanesboro - Awesome view! now and build when you’re ready! Newest division in HarmonyBuildable lot 1/3 of an acre, on edge of town. Buy now, build 1 sold – 7 left, some walk outs, starting at $14,900 Open to all builders. later. Nice little investment! $31,000 room for famiLy & friends: 4 bedrm, 2 bath home, 301 Fillmore Ave Canton soLd 217 Spring St Preston PendinG LL familyrm, brick fireplace, master 14155 231st Ave Preston-PendinG bedroom, walk-in closets, 24 x 26 det 340 3rd Ave SE Harmony PendinG garage. Deck & screen porch. Harmony 337 5th Ave SE Harmony PendinG $122,900

416 Smith St. Spring Valley - $96,000 Priced to sell! New Listing. Ready to move in to! Tastefully decorated & updated 2 bdrm, 2 bath ranch style home. LL is partially finished with family room, bath, laundry & storage area. The main floor has hardwood floors, bedrooms have built in cabinets & drawers, full bath, formal dining and large open living room.

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comfort by desiGn: 2 bedrm, 2 bath townhome offers everything on one level. Open floor plan, generous living space, southern exposure. Huge master bedroom, huge walk in closet. Attached heated super sized one car garage. Harmony $129,900 comfortabLe LiVinG: Clean & bright, 3 bedroom ranch offers a very nice basement with potential. Newer detached garage and a great location. $82,500 Harmony easy to keeP & enjoy: 2 bedrm ranch on corner lot. Open kitchen-dining breakfast bar, Huge 2 car att garage Harmony $112,000 borderinG country: 3 bedroom ranch with many updates, full basement offers room to expand, attached 1 car garage and deck. Harmony $84,900

neW ListinG: Surprising spacious 4 bedrm, 2 ½ bath home with large 2 car heated garage. Preston $89,900

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12:15 - 1:30pm • 222 2nd Street SW, Chatfield listings and mortgage calculator. Absolutely gorgeous home that has been completely Lanesboro - Charm and character describe farm/acreaGes remodeled and updated, but this home with chatfieLd - 40 acres of prime hunting ground with creek has kept all the charm. 4 bedoriginal Douglas fir running through it. Ideal for weekend getaways. $188,000 rooms, 2 baths, wood floors, floors. Main floor chatfieLd - Great location, 5 bdrm, 4 bath, 2 story home, new tile, remodeled kitchen, main floor laundry, formal has high ceilings 1.7 acre lot backs up to woods. dining room, jacuzzi tub in master bath, covered porch, and archways for Main floor w/open floor plan, private patio, fenced yard and huge 3+garage. $149,900 character. Lower w/kitchen dining, livingrm chatfieLd - Ideal location close to school, pool, and parks. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large foyer, family room w/ build-ins, bookshelves and entertainment center. Deck, storage shed and 2+ attached garage. $139,900 chatfieLd - Spectacular walkout ranch, loaded with extras. Open floor plan offers 3 bedrooms on main floor, main floor laundry, hickory wood floors, 2 gas fireplaces, granite countertops, maple cabinets and trim. Master bedroom with private bath w/ceramic walk-in shower and whirlpool tub, race track ceiling and w/in closet. Lower level family room walks out to patio with built in grill, rec room & 4th bedroom & bath. reduced $249,900 fountain - Remodeled and updated 3+ bedroom home on 4 city lots. 3100 sq. ft with 2 gas fireplaces, wood floors, formal dining room and living room, main floor laundry, covered private deck, steel siding and 3 car heated garage and storage shed. $139,900 Lanesboro - great location close to state bike trail and great views of the scenic bluffs. Small studio cottage is ideal for weekend getaway. Room to expand. $37,900 reduced $28,500 Lanesboro - Spacious 2-story home on large lot. 3+bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 kitchens, large main floor laundry/mud room plus 2+garage. Newer windows, and new NG/Wood combo heat. Priced at $89,900.

level is partially sheetrocked. Newer 2 car garage and great location to state trails & park. $114,900 Lanesboro - 3+ bedroom ranch with private backyard, 2 baths, main floor laundry, newer flooring, open floor plan, c/a,steel siding, large deck and 2+garage. $124,900 Preston - This large rambler sits on quiet street & had great views of deck. Home has been updated. Large open kitchen and dining room, living room, large master bedroom, and main floor laundry. Large lower level family room with w/out to covered patio. New siding, windows flooring and heated garage. Was $139,900 now $129,900 rochester -toWnhome - Hard to find townhome in Salem Point. Enjoy the water view from the 4-season porch or private patio. Large living room w/fireplace, separate formal dining room, master bedroom w/ full bath and w/in closet. Open kitchen w/center island. 2nd level has 2 additional bdrms, full bath & family room. $345,000, $335,000

w/fireplace, 4-season porch, formal dining rm & laundry. LL finished w/familyrm w/fireplace & w/o to patio, 2 add. bdrms, kitchenette/wet bar, & 3/4 bath. 3-car insul. garage, 2 patios, private fenced yard, & 20x26 carriage house w/TV, phone & ethernet. $369,900 Lanesboro/WhaLan - Ideal acreage with everything you want or need. Approx. 8 acres with pasture for animals. 50x112 shed with 50x64 heated shop with 14’ ceilings. Outdoor wood burner heats the house and shop. Additional barn and shed for horses/animals. 5 bedroom house with main floor master, laundry, living room, family room with wood burner, and screened-in porch. New well, roof, hot water heater and furnace. $199,900 Lanesboro - 14 acre paradise just north of Lanesboro. 1 mile from Eagle Bluff, close to Root River & State Trail. Ideal for horses or cattle. Large open kitchen & formal dining room, newer living room with fireplace and knotty pine. Main floor laundry, 4-season porch, large deck with hot tub, sauna, putting green and more. Barn w/ shop above and heated shop/garage below. mabeL - Cabin on 16 acres-gorgeous 16 acre wooded site with new cabin, well and septic. Knotty pine interior, steel siding, covered porch, in-floor heat, kitchen, bath, laundry and loft area. Ideal for weekend getaway, rec land and great hunting. $149,900

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commerciaL - Business not closing, just for sale. Wykoff - Gold st. restaurant - Established restaurant, turn key operation. Building completely renovated, equipment is newer and all inventory stays. Restaurant menu offers pizza, steak and fish specials, and more. Ideal for catering & deliveries. Additional dining area in lower level. $285,000 $235,000 commerciaL- chatfieLd - Tacades Sports Bar/Restaurant. Excellent opportunity to own this high traffic, well established sports bar/restaurant. Turn-key opertation. Building and all equipment are in excellent condition. Additional bar area for private parties. $540,000 Reduced $495,000

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Immaculate 3 bdrm, 2 bath, Houston. Split foyer, tuck under garage, huge deck. 507-459-6429. Rochester or LaCrosse Craigslist. e30tfn- o

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House for sale in Spring Valley, MN. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, garage, black top driveway, new electric with breaker panel, high efficiency forced air furnace. The home needs work to be livable, and is a great opportunity for a handyman with a family who is tired of renting and ready to own. Will sell property outright or negotiate terms to sell on Installment Contract. Only seriously interested callers, call Bobby at 507-458-8558. e20tfn- o

Nice Chevy pickup- 1977 $3,700. Dependable 2000 Ford Windstar 132,000 mi. $1,500. Phone 507-498-3675. a9/20tfnx

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REAL ESTATE LAND AUCTION. 80 acres Organic tillable. Sat. March 10 Noon. 12885 Mahan Dr., Utica Twp Crawford Co, WI. NWSE, SENE 2 10 5. www.rogerland. com for photos, terms and conditions. See MLS# 4034567. No buyers fee. Roger Johnson, RegisteredPWI Auctioneer 2319the job done D LaGet 52. WI MN Real Crosse, WI ELEstate. E H T Find the help you 54602-0214. rogerjohnson@auctionfarmN deserve land.com. 608-385-8080. e13tfno by advertising WA with us! FOR SALE:Fillmore Homestead on Journal 4.49 acres, County Classifieds! includes house, 2 grain bins, storage shed 507-765-2151 www.fillmorecountyjournal.com and pole shed. $122,000.• 13924 161st Ave, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Phone 507-2594744. e12,19- o

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, March 12, 2012

SERVICES

TRANSMISSION REBUILDING: Foreign and domestic, auto & light truck. 12 month 12,000 mile warranty. Call for prices. Brown’s Tire, Battery, & Transmission. Rushford 507-864-2969 or 1-888-864-7049. v20tfn- o

We do small engine repair. Full-time mechanic on hand. Certified Husqvarna dealer. Fast, friendly, honest service. Kingsley Mercantile. Harmony. 507-8862323. v4eow- o

A Perfect cut tree service - tree trimming and removal, hedge trimming, fenceline clearing. 15 years experience climbing and basket work. 507-743-TREE, Chad Wangen. Fully licensed and insured. Cell 507-272-0394. v7/20-7/30/12- x

MUSEL ROOFING, LLC is taking appointments for the upcoming roofing season. Contact Brad at 507-271-2938 to set up a time to meet and discuss your roofing project or needs. s12,19,26,2- x

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

NOTICES Pianos, Digital Pianos, Church Organs - New, Used, Sales & Service - Call DEWEY KRUGER MUSIC, Northwood, Iowa, 800-933-5830, deweykrugermusic. com h5,12,19- x SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS Win or Pay Nothing! Start Your Application In Under 60 Seconds. Call Today! Contact Disability Group, Inc. Licensed Attorneys & BBB Accredited. Call 877/730-1454 MCAN ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a free talking meter and diabetic testing supplies at no cost, plus free home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful finger pricking! Call 866/694-7869 MCAN CANADA DRUG CENTER is your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 90 percent on all your medication needs. Call today 866/927-9566 for $25.00 off your first prescription and free shipping. MCAN

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NOTICES DISH NETWORK Starting at $19.99/ month Plus 30 Premium Movie Channels Free for 3 Months! Save! & Ask About same day installation! Call – 866/785-5167 MCAN GUN SHOW Mar. 16, 17, 18. Onalaska Omni Center, 255 Riders Club Rd., Onalaska, WI. Fri. 3pm-8, Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3. Admission $5. Buy, sell or trade. 608/752-6677 www.bobandrocco.com MCAN RV CONSIGNMENT AUCTION. Campers all sizes, travel trailers, 5th wheels and motor homes. April 28, 1151 Lake Ave., Fairmont, MN. Call Jim @ 1-800-658-2477 for details. (MFPA) VIAGRA 100MG and CIALIS 20mg!! 40 Pills 4 FREE for only $99. #1 Male Enhancement, Discreet Shipping. Only $2.70/pill. Buy the Blue Pill Now! 1-888651-9456 (MFPA)

Happy 5th Birthday to our muscle man, Dillon, on March 2nd!

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

NOTICES ATTENTION SLEEP APNEA SUFFERERS with Medicare. Get FREE CPAP Replacement Supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, prevent red skin sores and bacterial infection! Call 888-859-7796 (MFPA) EVER CONSIDER A REVERSE MORTGAGE? At least 62 years old? Stay in your home & increase cash flow! Safe & Effective! Call Now for your FREE DVD! Call Now 888-562-4751 (MFPA)

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

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• Aerating • Power Brooming • Insured • Light Backhoe Work Call: 507-268-4977 or Cellphone: 507-429-6755

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AUCTION CALENDAR Fri., Mar 16 - 10:00 am, Spring Machinery Auction. Held at Zenke Auction Sales Facility, Caledonia, MN. For more info. contact Zenke Auction & Realty at 507-895-2090. www,ZenkeAuctionRealty.com Notice in the Journal. Sun., Mar 18 - 9:00 am, Auto, Coin, Antique & Household Auction. Held at Spring Valley Sales Auction Building, Spring Valley, MN. For more info. contact Spring Valley Sales Co. at 507-346-2183. www,springvalleysales.com Notice in the Journal. Thur., Mar. 22 - 9:30 am, Dealer/Lender Consignment Auction. Sale site - Gehling Implement & Auction Co., Preston, MN. For more info contact Gehling Auction, Inc. 507765-2131, www.gehlingauction.com. Notice in the Journal. On-line AuctiOn infOrmAtiOn

On-Line Auctions, Complete Grocery Store, Construction, Complete Bakery Store, JD Toy Collection, Complete Spa Manufacturer, Cars Trucks, 2004 IH and more. See website for daily updates www.bid-2-buy.com. Call Curt 612-701-8677. Mon., March 19, 5:30 p.m. bidding ends - Estate Online Only Auction. Selling Power Tools/Guns/Hunting/Fishing/Boats/ Motorcycle. For more info contact Darr Auctions at 800-852-0010, www.darrauctions. com. Fri, Mar. 23 - Notice of Upcoming Online Auction, starting 10:00am. Selling Farm Equipment and Vehicles. For more info contact Gehling Auction, Inc. 507-765-2131, www.gehlingauction.com.

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PUBLIC NOTICES

142+/- Acres Offered Sealed Bids

Sealed bids will be accepted until 4:00 PM on March 19th, 2012 at RE/MAX Select Properties, 25 W Center St, PO Box 425, Harmony MN 55939. The property to be sold: is located on County 30, Fillmore County, Section 32, Bristol Township., 142 acres +/-. Bids will be accepted as follows:

Parcel A: 100 acres +/-, 90.2 acres of land currently enrolled in CRP. Seller will pay program buyout. Love, Dad, Mom, Owen, Clayton, Mallie & Cheyenne

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Parcel B: 42 acres +/-, woods Parcel C: Combination of Parcel A & B, total 142 acres +/Bids will be opened privately by seller and broker. The top three bidders will be notified and must be reachable by phone on March 19. The top three bidders will be required to meet Tuesday, March 20th at 10 am at the RE/MAX office in Harmony, for a bid off. Each bidder will be able to raise their bids until a highest and best offer is reached. The successful bidder will be required to immediately enter into a purchase agreement providing earnest money in the amount of ten percent (10%) down and the balance payable upon date of closing. Possession will be given upon the date of closing. Survey provided by seller. Property is subject to Wind Rights Easement with Enexco Energy, Agreement available upon request All bids must be: in writing, signed by person making the offer, include a return address, best reachable telephone number, and letter of financial approval supporting your offer. Submit bids to: RE/MAX Select Properties, Roxanne Johnson, Broker 25 W Center St, PO Box 425, Harmony MN 55939 Bids must be received by 4 PM on Monday, March 19th, 2012 Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any and all technicalities in the bidding process. Announcements on the day of the bid opening shall take precedence over previous announcements. Buyers must make their own inspection of the property.

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

PUBLIC NOTICES FORESTVILLE TOWNSHIP BID NOTICE Sealed bids will be received until 7:30 p.m. on April 16, 2012, 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 17, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at the Forestville Town Hall. All bidders or representatives are invited to attend the bid opening. Connie Morger, Clerk Forestville Township 20967 – 212th St. Preston, MN 55965 Publish 5,12

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-12-125 In Re: Estate of Kenneth A. Merkel a/k/a Kenny Merkel Decedent NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS Notice is given that Informal probate of the Decedent’s will dated 3/17/2011 and the codicil to the will dated March 17, 2011, and separate writing (x) under Minn. Stat. 524.2-513 (“Will”), has been filed with the registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Sara Warren and Scott Merkel, whose addresses are 111 Capelle Court, Spring Valley, MN 55975 and 26625 Raven Road, Spring Valley, MN 55975 as Personal Representatives of the estate of the above decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative, and the personal representative is empowered to fully administer the estate, including, after 30 days from the date of the issuance of her letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate, unless objections thereto are filed with the Court (pursuant to Section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders. Notice is further given that all creditors having claims against the said estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this notice or said claims will be barred. Dated: 2/29/12 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar JAMES D. ATTWOOD Court Administrator By /s/ Mary Specht Deputy Kelly M. Wagner #0314031

Monday, March 12, 2012

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Baudler, Baudler, Maus & Blahnik 124 North Broadway PO Box 1268 Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7301 Fax: (507) 346-2537 Publish 5,12

Complaint. The object of said action is to obtain a judgment determining that the Plaintiffs are the owners of the following described real estate lying and being in the County of Fillmore, State of Minnesota, to-wit: Attached as Exhibit “A” title to which is affected by said action, and that the Defendants and each of them have no right, title, estate, claim, lien or interest in or to said real property, or any part thereof, and quieting title to said premises in the Plaintiffs. NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM No personal claim is made against any of the Defendants in the above-entitled action. Dated: February 15, 2012 BAUDLER BAUDLER MAUS & BLAHNIK, LLP By: /s/ Kelly M. Wagner Kelly M. Wagner, #0314031 Attorney for Plaintiff 124 N. Broadway, P.O. Box 1268 Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7301 Order for Service by Alternative Means Beverly Sandlin, Plaintiff, vs. Winona and Southwestern Railway Company; H.T. Tolmie and Julaette Tolmie; Nellie Persons Roberts and Glenn R. Roberts; Martha Winters and Otto Winters; Minnie Clement and Albert Clement; Albert Groth; Robert E. Groth and Agnes A. Groth; Dean D. Eickhoff and Char J. Eickhoff; Elmer Bly and Betty Bly; Bert Bly and Etta Bly; S.A. Ballard; also the unknown heirs and/or assigns of each of the persons or entities herein named; and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendents. Upon Plaintiff’s Affadavit of Publication and the files and records of this action, the Court finds: a. Personal service cannot be made on certain Defendents as they are deceased, unknown, or businesses cannot be found. b. This proceeding involves real estate located in Fillmore County, Minnesota. c. Publication in Fillmore County, Minnesota might reasonably succeed in notifying defendents of this proceeding. Therefore, it is ordered pursuant to Minnesota Statute 559.02 that Service shall be made by publishing the Summons, which shall contain the legal description of the real estate, in a legal newspaper in Fillmore County, Minnesota, once each week for three consecutive weeks. Dated February 29, 2012 By the Court: /s/ Robert Benson Judge of District Court Exhibit “A” That part of Lots 1,2,3,4,6,7, and 8, Block 3, and the South One-Half of vacated Main Street, Parsons Addition to the City of Spring Valley, all in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW 1/4 NE 1/4) of Section 33, Township 103 North, Range 13 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, more accurately described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest Corner of said NW 1/4 NE 1/4, thence South 00 degree 06 minutes 30 seconds West (assumed bearing) along the West line of said NW 1/4 NE 1/4, 682.88 feet to the centerline, 277.30 feet to a point of intersection of said centerline of said Main Street and the Northerly Extension of the Eastern Right-of-Way line of the now abandoned Chicago and North Western Transportation Company Railway (formerly the Chicago Great Western Railway Company) and to the point of beginning of the tract of land to be herein described; thence South 21 degrees 11 minutes 43 seconds West along said Easterly R.O.W. line or its Northely extension, 332.85 feet to the North line of Park Street; thence North 88 degrees 46 minutes 31 seconds East along the South line of said Lots 4,3,2, and 1, 547.42 feet to the centerline of Spring Valley Creek; thence North 31 degrees 28 minutes 46 seconds West along said centerline, 60.79 feet; thence North 50 degrees 40 minutes 56 seconds West along said centerline, 38.92 feet; thence North 26 degrees 39 minutes 23 seconds West along said centerline, 31.14 feet; thence North 06 degrees 46 minutes 42 seconds East along said centerline, 27.57 feet; thence North 24 degrees 18 minutes 45 seconds East along said centerline, 38.31 feet; thence North 10 degrees 14 minutes 24 seconds East along said centerline, 37.45 feet; thence North 28 degrees 10 minutes 38 seconds West along said centerline, 11.70 feeet; thence North 75 degrees 11 minutes 18 seconds West along said centerline, 24.80 feet; thence North 53 degrees 25 minutes 35 seconds East along said centerlin, 28.55 feet; thence North 17 degrees 11 minutes 39 minutes 44 seconds West along said centerline, 24.80 feet; thence North 17 degrees 42 minutes 12 seconds East along said centerline, 30.44 feet to said centerline of said Main Street; thence South 88 degrees 46 minutes 31 seconds West along said centerline, 278.99 feet to the point of beginning and containing 2.90 acres, more or less. Subject to any easements of record. Publish 12,19,26

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-12-145 In Re: Estate of Eleanor Klungtvedt, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate.The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Kerry Klugtvedt, whose address is 70 Trisdahl Court, Rushford, MN 55971, and Kevin Klungtvedt, whose address is 108 W. Center St. Rushford, MN 55971 to serve as the co-personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as co-personal representatives or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative have the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters of testamentary the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: 3/7/2012 /s/ Robert Benson District Court Judge James D. Attwood Court Administrator Dated: 3/1/2012 /s/ Thomas Manion Thomas M. Manion (Reg. #0067167) 204 Parkway Avenue North, Box 420 Lanesboro, MN 55949 Tel. (507)467-2317 tmanion@acegroup.cc Attorney for the Estate Publish 12,19 city of peterson Special Notice The City of Peterson Council has approved a change of MONTHLY MEETING NIGHT to the 2nd Tuesday of Each month to enable the Council to pay bills in a more timely fashion. Future Council Meetings in the Peterson City Hall at 6:00 p.m. will be: April 10, 2012 – May 8, 2012 – June 12, 2012 – July 10, 2012 – August 14, 2012 – September 11, 2012 – October 9, 2012 – November 13, 2012 – December 11, 2012. Judy Graham, Clerk City of Peterson Publish12, 26 STATE OF MINNESOTA IN DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT OTHER CIVIL - QUIET TITLE ACTION Case No. 23-CR-12-127 Beverly Sandlin, Plaintiff, vs. SUMMONS Winona and Southwestern Railway Company; H.T. Tolmie and Julaette Tolmie; Nellie Persons Roberts and Glenn R. Roberts; Martha Winters and Otto Winters; Minnie Clement and Albert Clement; Albert Groth; Robert E. Groth and Agnes A. Groth; Dean D. Eickhoff and Char J. Eickhoff; Elmer Bly and Betty Bly; Bert Bly and Etta Bly; S.A. Ballard; also the unknown heirs and/or assigns of each of the persons or entities herein named; and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest or lien in the real estate described in the Complaint herein, Defendants. THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to serve upon the attorney for Plaintiff an answer to the Complaint which is herewith served upon you, and which has been filed in the office of the Court Administrator in and for said county and state, within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of such service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the

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Summary of Minutes February 28, 2012 County Board Meeting The Fillmore County Board met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION 2012-006: Sand mining interim ordinance The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda. • remove Consent Agenda Item No. 3 • appoint remaining four commissioners as alternates to Commissioner Amunrud for SE MN Human Services Redesign Steering Committee. • the following amended Consent Agenda: 1. February 14, 2012 County Board minutes. 2. Eagle Bluff Consumption and Display permit for July 22, 2012. 4. Family and Medical Leave for employee #1300. • agreement with Semcac for transportation. • 2012 CREST agreement for adult mental health services. • hire of Heidi Knepper as full time replacement Property Appraiser at Grade 7/Step 1. • proposed 2012 Feedlot Fee Schedule. • renewal of hauler license for William Hanson Waste Removal. • renewal of hauler license for S&S Sanitation. • renewal of hauler license for Waste Management of Rochester. • renewal of hauler license for Richard’s Sanitation. • renewal of hauler license for Harter’s Quick Clean-Up and Recycling. • renewal of hauler license for Veolia Environmental Solutions. • ten year Solid Waste Management Plan for submittal to State of Minnesota. • sale of tax forfeiture parcel #36.0633.000 to City of Spring Valley. • approve policy for economic development loan guarantees as amended. • approve loan guarantee for Root River County Club. • award 2012 County fuel needs to low bidder Hovey Oil Co. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Fillmore County Treasurer, gas, other travel expense $3,655.74 Integra Telecom, services $579.98 Office Depot, supplies $642.52 Sheldon Plumbing & Heating, Inc., services $537.67 Werner Electric Supply, supplies $573.76 West Payment Center, reference materials $641.25 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $6,630.92 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (55 bills - not listed) $9,222.65 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $15,853.57 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Bruening Rock Products, Inc., rock $10,027.47 Cragun’s Resort & Hotel On Gull Lake, other travel expense $599.01 Haakenson Electric, Inc., services $952.78 Hovey Oil Co., Inc., fuel $10,580.84 LaCrosse Truck Center, Inc., parts $1,378.47 Manahan Machine Shop, Inc., parts $673.31 Midstates Equipment & Supply, bituminous materials $16,042.26 Newman Signs, signs $793.40 Preston Auto Parts, parts $629.16 Spring Valley Overhead Door Company, Inc., services $677.68 Western Petroleum Company, supplies $680.93 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $43,035.31 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (15 bills - not listed) $2,032.21 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $45,067.52 SANITATION FUND Vendor Name, Description A perfect gift. Amount TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (NONE) $0.00 $30/year TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (3 bills - not listed) $441.22 TOTAL SANITATION FUND $441.22 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL EDA BILLS OVER $500 Call (NONE) $0.00 507-765-2151 for more information. TOTAL EDA BILLS UNDER $500 (3 bills - not listed) $30.53 TOTAL EDA FUND 30.53 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Karen Brown, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 12

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Sealed bids will be received at the Law Office of Rippe, Hammell & Murphy, P.L.L.P., located at 110 East Main Street in Caledonia Minnesota until March 26, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. for the purchase of approximately 232 acres of real estate located in Section 33 of York Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota. This property has excellent tillable land and is located on the Stateline Road. CLASSIFIEDS Bids shall be made in writing and enclosed in a sealed envelope 507-765-2151 • 800-599-0481 and plainly marked “Fillmore County Farm Sale” on the exterior. news@fillmorecountyjournal.com Bids shall contain the name, address and phone numbers of the bidder. Bids may be either delivered in person or mailed to Joseph Hammell, Rippe, Hammell & Murphy at 110 East Main Street, Caledonia MN 55921. Bids shall be deemed to be received on the date the bid arrives at the office. Initial sealed bids shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check made payable to (Hammell & Murphy Trust Account) for 5% of the bid as a potential earnest money deposit. Unsuccessful bidders will have their checks returned. SELLER RESERvES THE RIgHT TO REJECT ANY ANd ALL BIdS ANd NEgOTIATE wITH BIddERS. The successful bidder will be required to enter into a Standard ...make it second nature! Minnesota purchase Agreement; said agreement will provide for real estate taxes being prorated to the date of closing and provide for a closing date on or before May 4, 2012. The premises are being sold “AS IS”. If you would have any questions regarding this property, the bid procedure, or if you wish to view this property, please contact Attorney Joseph Hammell at 507/725-3361. 2x column 1

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Inventory Clearance Sale

SUGARLOAF FORD LINCOLN

WE ACCEPT ALL CREDIT APPLICATIONS! 100% ACCEPTED

WE ACCEPT ALL TRADES

ON THE SUNNY SIDE OF 61!

VEHICLES • CYCLES • ATV’S SNOWMOBILES • LAWN MOWERS PLANES • YOU HAVE IT • WE WANT IT

2011 IMPALA LT’S

100K Warranty No Charge

$13,590

Keyless Entry • Auto Start • Alloy Wheels Power Seats • Dual Climate Control

$199/MO / $999 DOWN / HURRY GOING FAST HERE’S WHY YOU BUY YOUR CHEVY AT THE FORD STORE!

“Why buy your Chevy at the Ford Store?” Well, it all started when we saw local dealers selling Impala’s for $18,990. We know where they came from. We know what they cost. It’s all online, easy for a dealer like us to see. It just didn’t seem right to be getting that much for cars that cost so little. We saw an opportunity for all car buyers. If we could sell them for $4,000-$5,000 less and still make a fair profit, why not? So we did ... and in the customers came ... we couldn’t keep up! We ran out 7 different times ... selling them at fair prices. So guess what? We will continue to do it ... and not at hugely inflated prices. We believe we sold more Impala’s than all the local Chevy dealers combined! Now other dealers are forced to discount their Impala’s, but we think the general public that paid the high prices are rebelling and going where the prices are the lowest and have been from the beginning. Sugarloaf Ford. We will continue to be leaders in low prices, count on Sugarloaf to be there for you. We thank the 75 plus impala customers and look forward to more business. “Why pay the difference if you can’t tell the difference!” I’ll see you at Sugarloaf Ford. MIKE PUETZ AND THE ENTIRE DEALERSHIP STAFF.

11 TERRAIN SLT II

00 SATURN LS200

08 COLBALT LS

03 MALIBU

11 HONDA CIVIC LS

$26,995

$4,998

$8,898

$4,994

$15,449

00 EXPEDITION

04 AVALANCHE

10 IMPALA

08 PONTIAC G6

97 CENTURY

$9,998

$10,998

$12,980

$10,990

$3,995

04 IMPALA

90 CORVETTE

01 DAKOTA

06 TOYOTA RAV IV 07 MUSTANG CONV

$15,995

$14,795

$5,998

$7,990

$7,998

05 HONDA PILOT

97 GR CHEROKEE

08 FORD FUSION SE

91 DUMP TRUCK

04 F150 XLT

$14,990

$4,990

$13,990

$5,998

$10,995

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