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Houston Team 2 members include: Morgan Beckman, will be located behind the comannual festival for outstanding high school juni council’s March 9 meeting. cant number of the surveys were save some green space for them. for residents to use water from munity center.

Hoff said she will Brandon Grupe, Zach Schneider, Noah Carlson, and Kloey Jacobs.Councilor Ken Jacobson wasan returned. honor to send these students be asking for formal permission Hoff also addressed a resident’s the community center. The plan

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Rue seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.

The city hall remodeling project continues and it appears the details have been ironed out.

The original estimate for the work was $27,000, which was increased to $30,000 in January to account for upgrade in material quality. When it was proposed the work cost increase by $5,800 in February, to account

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for unexpected changes to the plan to accommodate Americans with Disability Act (ADA) compliance, as well as additional materials, the council questioned the increase which exceeded the $30,000 budgeted amount.

Mayor Tim Hallum and Clerk Grebe met with contractor Jim Atkinson to work out the details of the work, to determine whether or not there was a solid contract bid, and to find a way to reach completion on the project. According to Grebe, the project is near completion. New flooring was installed and electrical work completed March 10 and plumbing was completed March 11. All that remains is final sanding and coating of the refinished wood floor, order and installation of trim and extension jambs for windows and doors, installation of doors, and repainting of heat registers. The estimated cost is $6,900 bringing the total expected cost of the project to $36,900.

“We have to get the job done.

This is my best guess of what it will cost,” noted Grebe.

Mayor Hallum clarified that there never was a bid, but rather cost estimates for materials and labor. “There was no contract between the city and the contractor. This is where we’re at,” said Hallum. The new price tag includes a $1,000 miscellaneous items amount, if needed, and the final cost should come in under the $36,900. The project

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Other items from the meeting include: •Update on the road reconstruction project of County State Aid Highway 25. State aid review and corrections is expected in two weeks. The council will likely approve preparation of plans and specs for bidding at the April council meeting. Bidding is scheduled for mid-May and bid award later that month.

Completion of the road project is estimated at mid-September to October.

•A heavy-duty commercial fan has been ordered from TMS Johnson, Inc. in New Hope.

The fan should arrive and be installed in one to three weeks.

•Continuation of park landscaping following a survey of bandstand park has led to the formation of sub-committee of Councilors Gail Boyum and Loren Rue. Working with Clerk Grebe, the committee will work to develop ideas to bring to landscaping firms Elements of Design, in Rushford, and Winona Nursery.

•The city will wait until April 1 to hear from the remaining parcel owner sent a letter regarding a nuisance ordinance violation on the property. To date, the owner has been unwilling to work with the city. Mayor Tim Hallum sought direction from the council and it was determined he would continue

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•The city has opted not to Sale. All nine Trail Towns on write a policy for information the Root River State Trail are requests regarding city legal participating in the event Frimatters. According to Grebe, day, June 25 and Saturday, June requests should be taken on a 26. Five Peterson residents have case by case basis. Some are signed up. Others interested can covered by data privacy laws contact Councilor Gail Boyum through attorney/client privi- or Clerk Megan Grebe. Also lege. “I’m not sure a policy is scheduled is a May 2 City-Wide needed. The law is already in Cleanup and trail cleanup and a September 12 Taste of the Trail place,” noted Grebe.

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C ommentary Letter about Far Right Extremists...

To the Editor, The dire warnings from far right extremists in the Fillmore County Journal predicting the demise of Social Security and Medicare may come to pass; After all, they and their ilk are doing everything possible to make it come true.

Jerry Grehl Harmony, Minn.

Letter about Reisner...

To the Editor, Dear friends in Spring Valley, Sumner, Jordan, Fillmore townships: I urge you to consider voting for Karen Reisner (rise-ner) for County Commissioner. Karen is a quiet, thoughtful person who has been reporting on Commissioner meetings for about 10 years and knows the workings of the Board. She believes discussion should happen in meetings instead of in secret before the meetings.

Karen and her husband were dairy farmers closer to Rochester, Letter about Karen Reisner... but at one point chose to sell To the Editor, out and work at other things.

On Tuesday, March 31, FillThey live between Fountain and more County will be electing a Chatfield. new County Commissioner for Her name is pretty good, too.

District 1. District 1 includes Karen Grandall residents of Chatfield City and Spring Valley, Minn.

Township, Jordan Township, Wykoff Township, Fillmore Township, Spring Valley Township and Sumner Township. I’m writing to express my support for Karen Reisner. I believe her Letter about late homework... knowledge and dedication will To the Editor, serve all residents of Fillmore I disagree that high school County well. I strongly urge students, or any student for that you to vote for Karen Reisner matter, should be allowed to on March 31. She needs your hand in their homework late and vote and we need her as our next still get full credit for it.

County Commissioner.

Students need to be taught Sincerely, how the real world works. One Carol Andersen cannot just tell their boss, “I Preble Township didn’t get the work done” and still receive a paycheck. “I felt like sleeping in, so I am late….”

What is ‘citizenship behavior’?

Is it how one gets along with their peers? I also disagree with no summer school. If the work is not done on time and correctly there should be a consequence.

Teach young adults how the real world functions. You will not be catered to out in the real world.

Linda Fort Rural Houston Editorial Cartoon

Guest Commentary: Response to Mr. Terbeest’s commentary

By Herb Panko Chatfield, Minn.

Mr. Terbeest’s commentary (FCJ, 3-9-15) exhibits one of the typical qualities characteristic of extreme right wing conservatives--a message of gloom, saying the sky is falling because of various programs largely instituted by liberals. Also typical of the Herb Panko right wing is their worldview of placing all controversial issues in either all black or all white categories. This kind of thinking is dangerous and threatening to our democratic system. They give little thought about nuances or exceptions that would place a particular piece of legislation into a gray area, having both positive and negative components. Thriving democracies push against such dangerous narrow-minded, limited thinking. An all or nothing mindset thrives in a tyrannical government. The realist knows that there is no such thing as perfect legislation. There are indications of that type of thinking in Mr. Terbeest’s screed, but more obvious here are his exaggerated implications of impending failure of programs in existence or his alarm at possible extremely restrictive legislation that has virtually no chance of passing.

Let’s take a look at Terbeest’s fear-mongering over Medicare and Social Security. His warnings that Social Security is on the path of collapsing is unwarranted. Steve Goss, chief actuary for the Social Security Administration, says that “Social Security

is not in trouble.” What about the charge of Mr. Terbeest and others of his ilk who say that the Social Security Trust Fund will run out of money in 2033? Simply untrue says Goss. For further validation of Mr. Goss, one only needs to read the well-researched study, Social Security Works--Why Social Security Isn’t Going Broke and Should Be Expanded (Altman and Kingson). Even if that were actually happening, there is an easy remedy. At present the amount of yearly earnings subject to Social Security taxation us $118,500. Above that there is no taxation. So why should there be a limit or ceiling? Why not just get rid of the limit altogether?

Think of the extra billions that would bring in. For the good of the country, shouldn’t everybody pay into the Trust Fund regardless of earnings?

The other sky is falling proclamation by Mr. Terbeest is his intimation that the Left (Liberals) want to take not just handguns away but all guns. Yes, you might find some cases of handgun control advocates recommending that but they are outliers. What I originally wanted, Mr. Terbeest, were examples of a well-organized, credible, large gun control group that advocates removing all guns, even hunting rifles, away from the average citizen. You did not provide that. If you actually think that is an impending, realistic possibility, than you have a lot of more serious eventualities to worry about.

And then there is Mr. Terbeest’s claim that “liberals (President Obama) (are) trying to (by implication deviously) circumvent the constitution.” That is a serious charge to make against the President of the United States. Mr. Terbeest is referring to the common practice of making Congressional recess appointments. That has historically been a very common practice. Reagan made 232, Bush 171. Obama has made only 32. But here’s my main point.

Saying Obama “knowingly (and deviously) circumvented the constitution” is a charge you cannot support, Mr. Terbeest. There’s a big difference between what you claimed and a President honestly and without malice interpreting the law as allowing him to make these recess appointments to which you are referring. To charge the former without evidence, I find most offensive. You need to choose your words more carefully. The latter is not a brazen, lawless, disrespect of the Constitution. The former is.

With reference to the Ferguson police and an officer saying, “Let’s make this an all black day” meaning stopping all blacks without probable cause, you missed my main point, Mr. Terbeest. By referencing that comment, I was

only trying to say targeting blacks is alive and well in Ferguson and likely other communities across the nation as that comment indicates. As we all know now, the Federal Department of Justice in its exhaustive Ferguson investigation found exactly that—the targeting of blacks.

Finally two more points. You say “when the government tries to be all things to all people, things will get messed up.” That’s an old, vague, unoriginal cliché by the Right and lacks specificity and clarity. When has the government tried to “be all things”, whatever that means? It makes little sense. And as far as your first paragraph about “splitting hairs”, Mr. Terbeest. Yes, you certainly did.

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C ommentary Letter about Justice for All...

To the Editor, I was surprised - The person (or persons) that responded to my commentary totally disregarded what was the whole point of the article “Justice for All”. Thirty-seven states have “privately owned prisons”.

People with minor infractions, or worse, trumped up charges, are incarcerated as a cheap labor for private businesses. Prisoners have the time served extended unfairly as a convenience to the owners of the facility. That “justice” is compromised in this way is an abomination, a betrayal of the fundamental values we think of what it means to be an American!

Yvonne Nyenhuis Lanesboro, Minn.

Government this week •Monday, March 16, Rushford-Peterson School Board, Rushford Rushford Biology Room, 5:30 p.m.

•Monday, March 16, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m.

•Monday, March 16, Kingsland School Board, District Conference Room, 6:30 p.m.

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

•Tuesday, March 17, Houston School Board, High School Library, 6 p.m.

•Tuesday, March 17, MabelCanton School Board, Media Center, 7 p.m.

•Tuesday, March 17, Rushford Village City Council, Community Center, 7 p.m.

•Thursday, March 19, Lanesboro School Board, 7 p.m.

•Monday, March 23, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.

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

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

Schedule subject to change.

Letter about THE EAGLE...

To the Editor, As I soar over Southeast MN and Northeast IA. I see many things I need to share with you. As an eagle I feel that it needs to be viewed from up high.

As an eagle I feel a need to report what I observe. As I fly over the greater area. I see the area getting ready for the hussle and bussle of spring and summer.

In the area towns you hear them talk of DMC for over the great area. I see each little town talk of what they’d love to offer. But i think they have to decide as a large group. First the area people need to team-up. What is there to do? For outsiders to see in the great area? Everyone in this area needs to checkout for themselves what is really here to offer. Not to Guess!

The mouth works best when the eyes can see what it’s talking about.

As I soar over a flock of sparrows what are busy fighting over a little speck of grain. That all each one gets is a little speck of grain. If they were a large group or flock they could see what is all around them and get a bigger share. As an eagle, I soar away up in the sky to see the whole picture. Not what little area the sparrows see.

UNITED WE STAND, DIVIDED WE FALL Till next week FLY HIGH LOOK AROUND, THIS GREAT AREA THE EAGLE. P.S. - Big issue don’t talk about it DO SOMETHING Stanley “Slim” Maroushek

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STANDING GUARD: Patriots Among Us

By Jeff Erding Authors note: In preparation for Memorial Day, my submittals for March, April, and May are intended to recognize the military service of our neighbors and friends who dedicated a portion of their lives in defense of their country. Few, if any, think of themselves as heroes; to me however, they are heroes of the finest sort. Never having served in the military, my interest in history has inspired in me an intense appreciation of those individuals, ordinary though they think themselves to Jeff Erding be, who lived through extraordinary times and events that changed the world forever. In doing so, they themselves were changed, never to be the same. As author Richard Moe put it in his classic Civil War book The Last Full Measure, “The duration and intensity of the ordeal and the range of emotions it inflicted on them- exhilaration and despair, hope and frustration, joy and grief- ensured that it [their experience] would remain with them forever.” So it is for all who have served in conflicts in every age throughout history; not having been present, one cannot truly understand what it had been like.

Were it within my power, I would personally recognize each and every veteran; sadly, that cannot be. Dear Readers, I ask your help in giving these patriots the recognition they deserve. They are all around us: marching in parades, serving in the color guard and providing military honors at the funerals of deceased comrades, some in nursing homes or living alone, some struggling with wounds and memories from which they will never fully recover.

Seek them out. Thank them for their service. Listen to their stories. They are the patriots and heroes among us. And while you’re at it, say a prayer for those who didn’t make it back; who gave “ The Last Full measure of Devotion” in order to perpetuate the liberty we enjoy and too often take for granted.

WWII: Milton Lund, United States Navy, 1942-45 Going to get the mail is not normally a life threatening activity; that is unless it is late fall, the year is 1943, and you must cross the icy, storm-tossed waters of Adak Harbor, Alaska, in a small motorized whaleboat to do so.

The fact that 19 year old Seaman Milt Lund and 9 of his shipmates were willing to risk their lives to accomplish that task is a testament to how important that mail was to the crew. Any sailor or soldier will tell you: few things are

more precious to a lonely youngster in a far-away land then a letter from home. When the call came for volunteers to fetch the mail, there was little hesitation on the part of Gunnery Mate Lund to join in the task. Little did he know he would soon be subjected to an event that would prove an ultimate test in survival.

Alaskan waters in fall and winter are among the most dangerous and inhospitable on Earth, with 20’ tides, howling winds, fog, snow, and sea water well below freezing. Being in a boat or ship that capsizes in such conditions is a virtual death sentence for all aboard; few so tested have lived to tell the tale.

Despite 20’ waves, the mail boat reached the dock, loaded their cargo, and was well on it’s way back to its mother ship, the Naval Destroyer USS Beale, when the unthinkable happened: a huge killer wave capsized the little vessel, tossing the terrified occupants into the icy sea. The whaleboat, now floating bottom up, was quickly swept away and the helpless sailors were left bobbing in the frigid , roiling water.

Milt and his shipmates were rapidly freezing to death. All knew they had but one thin glimmer of hope; that a lookout on a passing ship would see them in time to effect a rescue. They prayed fervently for such a stroke of luck; against all odds, their prayers were answered.

A sailor standing watch on a passing oil tanker spotted what he thought was a pod of seals bobbing among the waves. A closer look caused him to quickly sound the alarm and initiate an urgent rescue effort; he was able to discern the bobbing objects were fellow sailors, tossed from a whaleboat and in peril of their lives! The rescue effort was soon rewarded with all hands plucked from the icy clutches of the sea and helped aboard the tanker, soon to be returned unharmed to Beale. None would ever forget their narrow escape from death while going to fetch the mail!

Ramming around the Pacific aboard a Naval Destroyer during World War II was no picnic. Rough seas and high speed runs were the rule, and standing watches 4 on and 4 off on deck or in a “ crows nest” in even the most inclement of weather was standard procedure. Milt spent plenty of time on the Beale after his unplanned dip in Adak bay.

In fact, Milt had spent the several months previous on the Beale after finishing basic at Great Lakes Naval Training center in December of 1942.

A Fletcher Class Destroyer, the recently launched Beale was slightly larger than pre- 1942 destroyers at 377’ long and 40’ wide. With powerful engines, a shallow draft, and impos-

ing armament, Destroyers are extremely fast vessels well suited to the task of screening larger, slower ships and protecting them from enemy submarines and planes. The Beale and her crew performed those duties and more with exceptional efficiency and valor against the forces of Japan from 1943 until the Japanese surrender, and in addition to service at Alaska, took part in intense battles in the vicinity of New Guinea, The Philippines, Okinawa, and Iwo Jima. [ For a detailed account, google “DD471 USS Beale” The activities are amazing, and Milt was there]. Sailors often develop a strong emotional attachment to their ship, and Milt is no exception. 65 years after he took his last walk from her gangway, he is able to recall with amazing accuracy the details of her armament and actions.

After the war, Milt, a native of Lake Mills, Iowa, returned to civilian life as a fireman and farmer, having purchased a farm west of Cherry Grove.

He married and raised a family, but his military service and his loyalty to his country and comrades remains an integral part of his life. His efforts have been instrumental in funding and erecting 3 veteran’s memorials in the area. He helps provide military honors at the funerals of area veterans. For many years, he built beautiful flag cases for deceased veterans and presented them without charge to surviving relatives. [The case he built for my Father occupies a place of honor in our home.] Milt still resides most of the time on his farm and remains remarkably active despite failing eyesight.

Korean War: Roger Mensink, U S Army, 1953-54 The group of young soldiers huddled in a sturdy bunker, roofed with 8” x 8” timbers.

It was early July of 1953 near Inchon, Korea, and for the moment, they were relatively safe. Soon, they would have to face hostile gunfire that could snuff out their young lives in an instant. The only experienced soldier among them was a grizzled first sergeant who spoke fluent but heavily accented English. Russian by birth, Sargent Azrinko was a veteran of the Russian army and the Second World War. As a pathway to American citizenship, he had volunteered for service in the United States Army. His group of soldiers was scared, and he knew it. Now, hoping to keep his young charges alive another day, he determined to share some wisdom gained in many battles.

Though perhaps not exactly how the conversation went, the following rendition is likely very close.

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young soldiers silently hung their heads, loath to admit they were very frightened indeed. “ The bullets fly and the shells go boom,” the old Sergeant continued, “ and you are so scared you can barely move, eh? Vell, that is goot, I tell you. Yah, is goot! If you are not afraid, it means you are stupid.

Stupid gets you killed! If you are afraid, maybe you listen ven I give orders! And now I tell you this. Never forget what it is I tell you! When the bullets fly and shells go boom, you have only one best friend, Da?” At this, the savvy old veteran pointed downward toward his feet. “ There!” he stated. “ There is your best friend! The earth! Flatten out and keep your head down! Hug her like your mother, she is the best friend you can have! A soldier flat to the ground is hard to shoot, and shrapnel will not find you an easy target. You listen always to me. When I say go, you go!

When I say down, you get down!

You do like I say, maybe you don’t go home in a wooden box, eh?”

Private Mensink listened and heeded the old veteran’s advice.

He may have been young and green, but he recognized good advice when he heard it. Over 50 years later, the memory is still fresh in his mind.

Nothing in Roger’s background had prepared him for the realities of war. Raised on a Greenleafton area farm, he graduated from Preston High School in 1950.

February of 1953 found him in the U.S. Army in the company of his friend and schoolmate Aaron Klompenhower.[ Aaron is a Preston area resident who entered the military, was deployed in Korea, and was discharged at the same time as Roger.] After basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, Roger was put through training for Infantry Engineers, a group that specializes in essential tasks such as building barracks, bridges, roads, air fields, and bunkers. He was soon on a troop ship with 5000 other Army personnel which left Seattle, Washington, bound for Inchon, Korea with stops in Alaska and Sasebo, Japan. After a short stay in barracks at the staging area at Sasebo, Roger and 2500 other soldiers boarded a troop ship bound for Inchon. The troops were briefed on how they were to conduct themselves during the planned night landing on the beach. This harrowing operation was scheduled for high tide. The soldiers would embark in LST [ Landing Ship, Tanks] boats designed for landing troops and materials of war under hostile conditions on an unimproved shore. While awaiting nightfall and favorable tides, the nervous troops could see the scuttled remains of LST’s sunk by enemy fire during previous landing attempts. “ That,” Roger related, “didn’t do a lot to make us feel good about our situation!” The landing was success-

ful. Roger and his comrades were now in a shooting war.

Though the enemy inflicted heavy casualties on some of the newly arrived troops, Roger’s platoon was assigned a sector that escaped major engagements and suffered few casualties. An Armistice was signed on July 27, and by early August the shooting had ceased. For Roger’s group of Army Engineers, the risks were far from over. They were assigned to a dangerous and crucial task: the removal of land mines, principally in preparation for road construction. For the next 3 months, mine detection and removal became Roger’s specialty, for which he received an extra $45.00 per month hazardous duty pay in addition to his normal monthly pay of approximately $100.00. A princely sum indeed.

Locating and removing land mines is a tricky business. Men who were cocky or careless soon paid for it with loss of life or limb. Roger, with Sargent Azrinco’s admonition to avoid stupidity still echoing in his brain, conducted his work with care and diligence and avoided getting blown up. An appalling number of his comrades, both officers and enlisted men, were not so lucky.

A loud explosion soon followed by word of another lost soldier was a common occurrence.

U.S. made mines were powerful but more easily found, being made of metal. A handheld minesweeper could detect them. Much more difficult to locate were the Chinese/North Korean anti-personnel mines.

Roger describes these as similar to a wooden cigar box, containing any manner of nails, bolts, or small sharp stones and equipped with explosives and a detonation device. Slight pressure, as from the weight of a human foot, will set these off with devastating consequences.

How many of us would like to have a job assignment like that for 3 months? And we think our work is stressful!

Minesweeping complete, the engineers were next employed in more traditional tasks such as buildings, bridge, and road construction. Drilling and blasting of native granite was a normal part of producing aggregate for roadbeds and concrete.

Conditions were harsh, especially for many of the native inhabitants. Hostilities had orphaned many children, who were without clothing and picked through the refuse of military mess halls for food.

After a 15 month deployment, Roger gratefully received orders to report for demobilization.

After a long sea voyage, the weary troops re-entered the harbor at Seattle, glad to be alive and back in the USA. Roger received his discharge papers at Fort Carson, Colorado just before Christmas of 1954 and arrived, despite delays from a severe winter storm, in Preston via plane and bus just in time to attend the wedding of his

friend Marlo Dornink. He wore his dress Khaki uniform to the event; it was the only clothing he owned.

Roger resumed civilian life and got into farming, first as a tenant farmer and later purchasing the former Otto Meyer farm just west of Forestville. He married and raised a family. After retiring from the farm, he worked several years for a local manufacturer of wood furniture and in his own woodworking shop in Wykoff, where he still resides. Unfailingly thoughtful, honest, and polite, you could be acquainted with Roger for years and never know he had served in Korea. Like many others, he feels no compulsion to talk about his time in the military. It is plain, however, that the memories of his experience will always be with him.

Vietnam: Marv Grabau, U S Army, 1966-67 Authors note: parts of Marv’s story are reprinted by permission of Dan Evans from the November 6, 2014 issue of the Leroy Independent article by Ginger Holm. Check it out: it’s a great piece.

It was midsummer of 1967 near Chu Lai, Vietnam, when Supply Specialist Marv Grabau experienced one of many narrow escapes on the battlefield. He and a green recruit had been assigned to deliver a 16,000 pound load of ammunition, mostly mortars, to a forward fire base using the old reliable cargo work horse, a Deuce-and-a-half 6x6 Army truck. The fact that the truck was only rated for 10,000 pounds caused no concern; the sturdy Deuces were known to be frequently loaded to twice the rated capacity. The uneasy feeling in Marv’s gut was caused by knowing that enemy troops armed with rocket propelled grenades could blow the load of ammo to kingdom come, and the occupants of the cab right along with it. The sweat on Marv’s brow was not all from the sweltering heat of the tropical sun.

He knew from experience what an explosion of concentrated ordinance was like. Not long previously, a storage snafu at a nearby staging area had resulted in a large amount of fuel being stored near an ammunition dump. A well placed enemy mortar or artillery round had blown up the ammo dump one night, and the fuel depot went up right along with it. The resulting shock wave was indescribable, bowling over shanties, tents, and vehicles hundreds of yards away and blowing stunned soldiers from their hutches like crumpled pieces of paper. The explosion and shock wave instantly killed anyone nearby.

Marv, wanting to give the new recruit some experience, had put him in the driver’s seat of the big truck while he kept a sharp eye out for enemy activity. Much to his relief, they arrived without incident and turned off the main road onto the driveway that led to the base, perhaps a quarter

mile distant. Observing a young Marine walking ahead on the road and not being sure where to park for unloading, Marv had his driver stop to inquire. The marine, tired of walking, indicated he would hop on the running board and direct them to the proper location. As the truck jerked into motion, the young fellow related how sleep had been interrupted the night before by an enemy mortar attack.[ not an unusual occurrence] As the big truck bounced toward its destination, the marine casually glanced forward toward the compound.

Now within a short distance of the gate, Marv breathed a sigh of relief; they would soon be relieved of their dangerous cargo and on their way back to base.

Suddenly, the marine shouted an urgent warning to stop. He had spotted something from his perch on the running board. As the deuce ground to a halt, the young marine hopped down to check on the suspicious object, with Marv right behind. There, mere inches in front of the huge truck tire and half buried in the road bed, was an unexploded mortar, apparently having fallen short of the compound during the previous night’s attack. Had the truck travelled a few more inches, the weight of the heavily loaded vehicle would have doubtless caused it to explode, detonating 16,000 pounds of ammo; the three young soldiers would have been instantly killed with no trace of them ever found to send home.

“I would have never seen that mortar from the cab.” Marv said. “ If that Marine hadn’t jumped on the running board, we would have run over it for sure, and I wouldn’t be here to tell the story.”

Such are the fortunes of war.

Marv received his draft notice in January of 1966 and reported for basic training at Fort Hood, Texas, the following September where he spent most of the next 13 months. After basic, he received training in logistics and supply as a member of the 198th Light Infantry Brigade. The 198th arrived in Da Nang, Vietnam on 22 October, 1967 via the troop ship USS General W. H. Gordon. After brief combat training there, Marv and the 198th spent the next 10 ½ months based in places like Chu-Lai and Duc-Pho on frequent patrols in the jungle in addition to supply duties, with a long interval providing security for the 39th Engineer Battalion during operation Burlington Trail, a road building mission to aid getting supplies to the special forces base at Tien Phuoc. The danger and trials Marv and his fellow soldiers underwent during that period are too numerous to mention. Suffice it to say it was a very rough stretch.

War memories are often terribly painful for veterans; those who served in Vietnam undoubtedly suffer more than most. The nature of that conflict and the treatment received by returning Vietnam vets combine to exac-

erbate the agony many of them feel. Marv explains it as best he can. “ You never knew who your enemy was. It could be a little kid or a women. One particular night the Viet Cong hit us and some of them were killed. In the morning, we found out one of the dead attackers was the base barber. During the day, he was joking with us while cutting our hair, and at night he was sneaking around the base killing us. It took months after I returned home before I felt comfortable trusting anyone, even children.”

To make things worse, returning war personnel were treated horribly by many American citizens, as though they were the perpetrators of war crimes instead of young Americans who were doing a patriotic duty and serving their country. The bitterness in Marv’s voice is understandable as he describes the situation.

He observed a number of his comrades throwing their military issued clothing in the trash right after their discharge, having bought civilian clothing in order to avoid being spit on and abused. To his credit, Marv and many fellow Vietnam vets participate in providing military honors for deceased veterans. [We chuckled a little as we recalled empty shell casings from Marv’s rifle accidently bouncing off the windshield of the car where my elderly aunt Vivian was seated during the salute being fired at my Fathers graveside service in 2002.]

During our interview, Marv and I concluded that the declining condition of America today is linked to the fact that many of the people now leading our nation were the perpetrators of the undeserved indignities heaped on returning Vietnam Vets in the 60’s and 70’s.

Thousands of Vietnam veterans suffer from exposure to the defoliant Agent Orange. Many have developed cerebral palsy and/or various cancers and many have died. If there is one thing America should be ashamed of, it is the shabby treatment returning service personnel often receive.

Marv has suffered from debilitating symptoms since his military service with precious little compensation. Upon his discharge, he married, raised a family, and pursued a career as a carpenter, a vocation he continued until he was no longer physically able.

Staying as active as possible and despite severe physical limitations, he does wonderful work in his home shop south of Wykoff, restoring antique toys, furniture, and farm equipment. The amazing collection of restored items must be seen to be believed.

Many thanks to these three veterans, who were kind enough to share their experiences. I hope learning about them will inspire in the reader feelings of loyalty and gratitude toward all veterans, and perhaps give new meaning to the phrase, ”FREEDOM ISN’T FREE”. God bless until next time, Jeff

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Houston High School Student Nominated for Triple “A” Award

Mackenzie Ness, a Houston High School senior, was Houston High School’s nominee for the Academics, Arts, and Athletics Award (Triple “A” Award) program.

Kenzie has been an active member in Band, Volleyball, Basketball, and National Honor Society, to name a few, and it was an honor for her to have been nominated. She is the daughter of Chuck Ness and Kim Ness of Houston, and her future plans are to attend Winona State University for Nursing.

Triple “A” Award recipients are selected by a multi-level process involving the League’s member schools and administrative regions.

Established in 1988, the Academics, Arts, and Athletics Award (Triple “A” Award) is sponsored by the Minnesota State High School League. The award goes to high school seniors who have a “B” or better grade point average and who participate in Leaguesponsored athletic and fine arts activities.

Knowledge Bowl

The Hurricane Senior High Knowledge Bowl Team competed in subregional competition on March 9 in Rochester. Houston 1 finished in 6th place and Houston 2 finished in 10th place. With the 6th place finish, Houston 1 earned a spot in the regional competition on March 20 in Rochester. Houston Team 1 members include: Ben Goetting, Patrick Pinney, Micah Schutte, James Loken, and Trevor Lundberg. Houston Team 2 members include: Morgan Beckman, Brandon Grupe, Zach Schneider, Noah Carlson, and Kloey Jacobs.

Houston Public Schools Pre-kindergarten Program Earns 4 Stars What is the Parent Aware Program? (source: Parent Aware Mission) Parent Aware is a Minnesota agency that helps families search to find the quality care and education their children need to succeed in school and life. It is affiliated with the Minnesota Department of Education(MDE) and the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS). Parent Aware works side-by-side with families, offering free tools and resources to help them make informed choices about high-quality care and education opportunities.

Congratulations Houston Pre-K and Teachers Jamie Woodard and Amy Todd! Further information about the program can be found at www.parentaware.org

Three Sr. high Band MeMBerS SelecTed To aTTend luTher college’S dorian FeSTival

Congratulations to three Houston High School Sr. High Band members who were selected to Luther College’s 67th Annual Dorian Band Festival which was held on February 22-23.

David (Tenor Sax), Josie (Bass Clarinet), and Justin (trombone) were among nominations submitted by Mr. Grupe and were selected to be part of the annual festival for outstanding high school junior and senior musicians. It is an honor to send these students to this event!

Band Members Selected for 9-10 Honor Jazz Band

Houston High School Band members Maria (Tenor Sax) and Brandon (Trumpet) were part of the Southeast Minnesota Band Directors Association 9-10 Honor Jazz Band on Saturday, March 7. Maria is a freshman at Houston and Brandon is a sophomore. The students were chosen on the recommendation of their director, Paul Grupe.

The Grand Concert was at Luther’s Center for Faith and Life.

Pictured L to R: David, Josie, and Justin

The students traveled to Medford, MN, where four Honor Jazz Bands rehearsed for the day and performed a concert at 3:00 p.m. at the Medford School. The Bands were made up of 7-8 graders from South Central MN, 7-8 graders from Southeast MN, 9-10 graders from South Central MN and 9-10 graders from Southeast MN. This is a prestigious honor for these students as these Honor Jazz Bands have only 1 player per part.

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for 45 people to have a shower every day for a year.

An 8x4 raised bed costs $10 and there will be up to 40 raised beds in this garden. Each person is responsible for the upkeep of their plot.

Well project The drilling of the well has not been going as smoothly as expected. City Engineer Brett Grabau explained the contractors were expecting to drill 4-5 feet a day, and instead have only been able to get 1-2 feet due to the hardness of the rock.

The contractors came up with a proposal to change their method of drilling. They have been using a cable tool and are changing to a reverse rotary drill. Grabau explained they will use the reverse rotary to drill a 10-inch diameter

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hole, then use the cable drill to make a 17-inch diameter hole.

City Administrator Jerome Illg said the contractors are offering a decrease in cost due to the change. The city was paying $260 per foot and will now only be paying $200 per foot. This is a potential savings of $35-45,000.

Illg said they have been drilling the 10-inch diameter hole using the new method the last three days and have already gone down to 250 feet, which is much faster than they anticipated. The project may be done a month before completion date.

City Attorney Richard Nethercut asked why they didn’t go with this method in the first place if it’s a better option. Illg said it’s not the better method, but the one that will work in this situation.

If it was bid this way originally, it would have been a lot more.

Building and Maintenance

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week.

Maintenance employee Chris Johnson updated the council on the MPCA (Minnesota Pollution Control Agency) violations at the wastewater treatment plant. He said most of them are minor and easily corrected, but there are a couple of problems that need to be addressed.

The BOD (Biological Oxygen Demand) levels are off, leaving too many pollutants in the water.

Johnson explained the trickling filter spreads influent water over stones. In the winter, ice builds up on the inside walls and the arms can’t go around to distribute the water.

Todd Arlander from Stantec is putting together a prioritized list of items with cost estimates for the council.

Johnson also mentioned the high I&I at the water treatment plant. He said they will be purchasing a smoke tester to search

for areas where ground water is getting in.

EDA The Harmony EDA (Economic Development Authority) has asked that the city purchase some of the land for the pump and wellhouse and pay a pro-rated rate with money from the water fund.

City Administrator Jerome Illg explained doing it this way means the rate payers or users will be paying for the project rather than the tax payers.

The purchase of a portion of the lot for $32,000 was approved.

Park Board Council member Lynn Mensink said the park board received four bids for mowing, ranging in price from $330 to $787 per time. The park board decided to stick with a city employee, and will be placing an ad for summer help.

Mensink said they looked at

the cost and felt it would be less money to pay the summer help. With a city employee, there would be extra duties, and the city would have control over when the work is done.

Other business The council approved the grant from the USDA for the siren and generator at the fire hall. The grant money will cover $35,000 of the $55,000 project.

The Harmony Area Community Foundation meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 22.

There will be a raffle, wine tasting, and a silent auction.

The Arts Board is hosting another music jam on March 21 at the Old Legion Hall.

The library is applying for grants for the mural project.

The Chamber is hosting an Easter egg hunt on April 4, and they are already making plans for the 4th of July celebration.

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Market runs every Saturday, May through October, in Sylvan Park.

To get ready for market season, there will be a meeting on March 28 at 10am in the Lanesboro Community Center. Join us to sign up for market as a vendor or a volunteer. Do you have questions about the Lanesboro Farmers Market? Come and ask us!

For more information, contact Stena Lieb, Market Manager at 507-467-2275 or stenamae@yahoo.com.

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Obituaries Tye J. Eiken Tye J. Eiken, age 51, of Mabel, Minn., died Sunday, March 8 surrounded by his family, at home on the Irish Ridge following a six year battle with melanoma.

Tye was born July 15, 1963 in Caledonia, Minn. to Harlan and Jean (Rasmussen) Eiken. He graduated from the Mabel-Canton High School in 1982.

He worked for A mda hl C h e v r o l e t , Tye J. Eiken Allen Engebretson Livestock and later, Lynch Livestock, and Wiechman Pig Company in Harmony as a hog buyer. He also farmed with his dad for 30 years. On September 5, 1987 he married Barb Halloran and had two daughters. They later divorced. On July 6, 2002 he married Marilynn Hoffland and united their hearts and their children Kiley, Zach, and Sloan.

They were blessed with Slade in 2006. Tye adopted Zach in 2013.

Tye enjoyed camping, mowing and landscaping his lawn, farming, grilling and having a beer with his friends and family. He attended the Scheie Lutheran Church.

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Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Notre Dame Parish in Cresco, Iowa. Burial took place in Calvary Cemetery in Cresco, Iowa. VisitaMargaret tion was held Reicks from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at Hindt-Hudek Funeral Home, 404 North Elm Street, Cresco, Iowa with a scripture service at 7 p.m. Visitation continued an hour prior to the time of service Thursday at the church.

Margaret Teresa Reicks was born October 3, 1935, daughter of Charles and Mary Ellen (Birmingham) Chihak in Lourdes, Iowa. Margaret was born a city girl who turned into a farm girl after meeting Merlin Reicks.

On April 7, 1958, Margaret married Merlin at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Lourdes, Iowa. Together they farmed north of Cresco untilMerlin passed away on December 24, 2007.

Margaret was known for her kindness and acceptance of others, raising beautiful plants and flowers, excellent cooking, raisMargaret T. Reicks Margaret T. Reicks, 79, of ing chickens and a big vegetable Cresco, Iowa passed away Sunday, garden. She loved music, whether March 8, 2015 at Cresco Care for dancing or listening. Margaret Center in Cresco, Iowa. Mass of was a lifelong fan of the Chicago

Tye is survived by his wife, Marilynn of Mabel; four children: Kiley, Zach, Sloan (Colin Kurk), and Slade; his parents, Harlan and Jean of Mabel; a brother, Steve (Diane) of Mabel; two sisters: Becky (Kelly) Dotzler of Fountain Hills, Ariz., and Stacy (Mark) Gridley of Fountain Hills, Ariz.; aunts and uncles: Paul and Sandy Eiken of Mabel, Warren and Ormah Rasmussen of Mabel, and Joann Paleiri of Tex.; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents and uncle, Jerry Eiken.

Funeral services were held 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14, 2015 at the Mabel First Lutheran Church in Mabel with the Rev. Mary Waudby officiating. Burial was in the Mabel Public Cemetery.

Visitation was from 4 - 8 p.m.

Friday, March 13 at the Mabel First Lutheran Church and one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials are preferred to the Melanoma Research Foundation or please consider planting a pine tree or a hosta in Tye’s memory, as they were his favorite.

Arrangements were entrusted to the Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel.

Cubs and Elvis. She developed a love for dolphins when she and Merlin began wintering at South Padre Island, Tex., where they enjoyed making new friends for over 17 years. During those years, she acquired an extensive collection of dolphin figurines.

Margaret moved to Cresco Care Center after Merlin passed away. She made many new friends and enjoyed all the activities offered. Her family extends a sincere thank you to the Care Center employees for the wonderful care and love shown to her over the last seven years.

Surviving Margaret are her children: Bridget (Mark) Schroeder of Ossian, Iowa, Ellen (John) Whalen of Harmony, Minn., Maureen (Kurt) Moellers of Ridgeway, Iowa, and Charles (Joanne) Reicks of Cresco, Iowa; grandchildren: Aaron Kulish, Kristen (Adam) Rhodes, Jeffrey Whalen, Eric Whalen, Liza (Mike) Davis, Justin (Crystal) Moellers, Derek Moellers, Travis Moellers, Trina Moellers, and Kyrah Reicks; step grandchildren: Mark Jr. (Lisa) Schroeder and Tarissa Schroeder; great-grandchildren: Dominic Moellers, Draxxin Moellers, Devin Rose Rhodes, and baby Davis, due in July; step great-granchildren: Karliegh Fischer, Mason Schroeder, and Izak Schroeder; her siblings: Mary Ellen “Namie” (Frank) Follett of Ocala, Fla.; Rose (Dick) Schroeder of Dav-

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enport, Iowa, Chuck (Regina) Chihak of Onalaska, Wisc., John (Judy) Chihak of Marion, Iowa; aunts: Eleanore Kilcoyne of Clinton, Iowa and Cyrilla (John) Haugen of Waterloo, Iowa; brother-in-law, Virgil Reicks of Harmony, Minn.; sisters-in-law: Darlene (Jim) Vsetecka of Alta Vista, Iowa and LuVerne Loftus of Rochester, Minn.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Merlin; parents; and mother and father-in-law, Albert and Louise Reicks.

The family suggests memorials to the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Marian J. Meinen Nelson Marian J. Meinen Nelson, at the age of 102, peacefully went home to be with her Lord, Thursday, March 4, 2015, at Gu ndersen Marian Nelson Harmony Care Center in Harmony.

Marian Janette was born on October 19, 1912 in Fillmore County, Minn. to Knute and Olena (Scrabeck) Dahly on her family farm in rural Fillmore County. She was baptized and confirmed at Saetersdal Lutheran Church and attended East York School district #88. She See OBITUARIES Page 14 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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John Lutheran Church.…………...……………...Sundays - 9:00am 241 Line St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296 Joseph’s Catholic Church.……………….…...…Sundays - 10:30am 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257 Mark ’s Lutheran Church...…………....…………Sundays - 9:00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111

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

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

114 N Locust, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5268 St Patrick ’s Church Hall ………………......…....…Sundays - 8:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480

St Paul Lutheran Church..............Wed. - 7:00pm, Sundays - 9:00am 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul’s Lutheran Church..... Wednesdays - 7:00pm & Sundays - 10:00am Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604

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

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

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Notice of fiLLMoRe coUNtY DeLiNQUeNt tAXeS

State of Minnesota In District Court County of Fillmore Third Judicial District Court File 23-CV-15-95 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 04, 2015 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 11, 2015. The period of redemption means the time within which taxes must be paid to avoid losing the property through forfeiture. The period of redemption is three years, with a handful of exceptions. The redemption period is one year for most properties located in a targeted neighborhood, as defined. In the Minnesota laws, and for municipal solid waste disposal facilities. The redemption period is five-weeks for certain abandoned or vacant properties.

You may also enter into a confession of judgment as an alternative method to paying off the delinquent tax amount and avoiding forfeiture. This allows you to pay the delinquent balance in equal annual installments with a down payment due at the time you confess judgment. The length of the installment plan varies: 5 years for commercial-industrial/public utility property; 10 years for all other properties.

If you have homesteaded property, you may be eligible for a Senior Citizen’s Property Tax Deferral; which enables seniors to pay just 3% of their total household income and allow remaining amounts to become a lien on the property that may be deferred for later payment (perhaps upon eventual sale of the property) .

It should also be noted by property homesteaders that you are ineligible to receive the Property Tax Refund while you owe delinquent property tax.

To determine how much interest and costs must be added to pay the tax in full, contact the Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office, Fillmore County Courthouse, Preston, MN. 55965. The telephone number is: (507)765-3811.

JAMES D. ATTWOOD DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATOR FILLMORE COUNTY, MINNESOTA DATE: January 26, 2015 Names of Owners, Taxpayers, & Interested Parties

Parcel # Description of Property

PRI - 000022659 PHASE THREE CONSTRUCTION LLC 622 FILLMORE E MABEL MN 55954

MABEL CITY R 02.0014.030 Sect-26 Twp-101 Range-008 .70 AC .70AC NW1/4 SW1/4 FORMERLY RR R0W

PRI - 000022659 PHASE THREE CONSTRUCTION LLC 622 FILLMORE E MABEL MN 55954

Year

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents)

Names of Owners, Taxpayers, & Interested Parties

Parcel # Description of Property PETERSON CITY R 07.0013.000 Sect-29 Twp-104 Range-008 PETERSON OUTLOTS Lot-005 N50’ OL 5 W1/2 NW1/4

Year

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents)

2014

248.60

2014

1,374.84

PRI - 000046921 MARY BURT 1850 VINEGAR HILL LN HOUSTON MN 55943

R 02.0120.000 MABEL ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-131 Block-001 LOTS 131 & 132

2014

1,664.40

PRI - 000037281 DANIEL A FOX 137 CENTENNIAL ST PETERSON MN 55962

2014

928.40

PRI - 000045927 CHAD DUNEMAN 318 MAIN ST N MABEL MN 55954 CON - 000029606 KELLY SAND & SHEILA SAND 205 MAPLE ST S MABEL MN 55954

R 02.0236.000 AH GILMORES ADDITION Lot-006 Block-001 A. H. GILMORES ADD LOT 6

2014

273.86

R 07.0047.000 Sect-30 Twp-104 Range-008 PETERSON OUTLOTS Lot-009 OL 9 E OF RR & S OF MILL ST IN NE1/4

PRI - 000028349 JOEL JOHNSON RR 1 BOX 87A PETERSON MN 55962

2014

268.40

PRI - 000022659 PHASE THREE CONSTRUCTION LLC 622 FILLMORE E MABEL MN 55954

R 02.0295.000 120’ X 160’ 19200 SQ FT FORMERLY R R PROP

2014

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

PRI - 000037281 DANIEL A FOX 137 CENTENNIAL ST PETERSON MN 55962

R 07.0136.000 GEO. P. HASLERUDS ADDITION Lot-002 Block-001 LOT 2 BLK 1 EX N 20 FT GEO P HASELRUDS ADD

2014

52.80

2014

747.34

PRI - 000043683 JAN SCHULTE & LAURA J SCHULTE 309 LOCUST ST N MABEL MN 55954 PRI - 000040825 DANA J & PAMELA JT HENDRICKSON 1125 TOWN LINE RD INDEPENDENCE MN 55359

PRI - 000034908 BRETT & BRENDA BERGAN 27825 COUNTY 107 PETERSON MN 55962

PREBLE TOWNSHIP R 03.0435.030 Sect-36 Twp-102 Range-008 35.22 AC PT OF S66’ OF NE1/4 SW1/4 & PT OF SE1/4 SW1/4 R 03.0449.000 NOLAN VALLEY SUBDIVISION Lot-007 Block-001 4.39 AC LOT 7 BLOCK 1 NOLAN VALLEY NORWAY TOWNSHIP R 04.0040.030 Sect-05 Twp-103 Range-008 26.00 AC 26AC NW1/4

PRI - 000036510 THOMAS L MOORE & SARAH K MOORE 312 CLOVERLEAF DR COUNCIL BLUFFS IA 51503-5319 NE1/4 NW1/4

R 04.0137.020 Sect-15 Twp-103 Range-008 .34 AC 50’ WIDE STRIP RUNNING N 444’ FROM CO RD 10 ALONG W LINE OF

PRI - 000001984 ROSS L IVERSON 30223 ASPEN RD RUSHFORD MN 55971

RUSHFORD VILLAGE R 05.0196.000 Sect-24 Twp-104 Range-008 6.73 AC PT OF SW 1/4 NE 1/4 SE 1/4 & PT OF NW 1/4 SE 1/4 SE 1/4

PRI - 000033781 CYNTHIA BETH WOLF 29182 HARTWOOD DR PO BOX 422 RUSHFORD MN 55971

RUSHFORD CITY R 06.0084.000 Sect-14 Twp-104 Range-008 RUSHFORD OUTLOTS Lot-005 OL 5 NW1/4 SE1/4

PRI - 000042205 ANGELA M TREJO PO BOX 252 RUSHFORD MN 55971

2014

2014

2014

2014

2014

2,339.28

1,096.68

382.80

587.40

4.56

PRI - 000036087 DAVID D HAUG & CAMERON W HAUG 36310 EDGEWOOD RD HARMONY MN 55939

CANTON TOWNSHIP R 08.0038.000 Sect-04 Twp-101 Range-009 132.95 AC NW1/4 (FRAC) EXC 26.20 AC IN N1/2

PRI - 000006310 MERLIN J & RUTH SORUM RR 1 BOX 936 HARMONY MN 55939

R 08.0103.000 Sect-10 Twp-101 Range-009 .50 AC PT N 792’ OF W 48’ NW1/4 NE1/4

2014

38.76

PRI - 000046143 DANA RICHARD 26358 IVORY RD GARNAVILLO IA 52049

R 08.0374.000 Sect-35 Twp-101 Range-009 BOOKS 76-91 PAGES 65-43 DEEDS

2014

510.72

2014

713.47

PRI - 000037161 STEVEN W POPPLEWELL 9024 LOOMIS RD CALEDONIA MN 55921

CANTON CITY R 09.0001.010 Sect-20 Twp-101 Range-009 2.50 AC PC 300 X 550’ W1/2 SE1/4 EX 100 X 100’ IN SW COR

PRI - 000037161 STEVEN W POPPLEWELL 9024 LOOMIS RD CALEDONIA MN 55921

R 09.0004.040 Sect-20 Twp-101 Range-009 COM 100’ S NW COR SE1/4 SE1/4 E336’ S173’ W 336’ N 173’ TO BEG EX .12 A TO STATE

2014

2.61

PRI - 000045372 LAND TRUST 09.0017,0012, 08.0247.010 501 SILVERSIDE RD SUITE 87AON WILMINGTON DE 19809

R 09.0012.000 Sect-28 Twp-101 Range-009 6.79 AC W320’OF S 977’ N1/2 NW1/4 EX 153’X165’ IN NW COR

2014

1,153.68

PRI - 000041774 GARRY & JENNIFER DOWLING 110 SOUTH MAIN ST CANTON MN 55922

R 09.0014.000 Sect-28 Twp-101 Range-009 COM AT A PT 380’S OF NW COR E153’ S115’ W153’ N115’ TO BEG

2014

440.00

PRI - 000045372 LAND TRUST 09.0017,0012, 08.0247.010 501 SILVERSIDE RD SUITE 87AON WILMINGTON DE 19809

R 09.0017.000 Sect-28 Twp-101 Range-009 1.45 AC PT OF NW1/4 NW1/4 NW1/4 PART OF LOTS 35-37 & 240-243 ORIG CANTON

2014

5,118.60

PRI - 000040481 WAYNE M HALL PO BOX 148 CANTON MN 55922

R 09.0078.010 CANTON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-136 LOT 136

2014

75.24

PRI - 000040481 WAYNE M HALL PO BOX 148 CANTON MN 55922

R 09.0078.020 LOT 135

2014

177.84

PRI - 000043414 RICK NELSON 11425 COUNTY 21 CANTON MN 55922

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

2014

9.12

206.80

2014

16.64

R 06.0199.000 RUSHFORD ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-130 Block-012 N90 FT OF LOT 130 BLK 12

2014

598.40

PRI - 000029237 DEBORAH J RISLOV 410 W CENTER RUSHFORD MN 55971 CON - 000030608 LILLIAN P NELSON 206 NORTH MONEYCREEK ST RUSHFORD MN 55971

R 06.0530.000 BIRCH VIEW ADDITION Lot-002 Block-001 SLY 50’ OF NLY 150’ LOT 2 BIRCHVIEW ADD

2014

PRI - 000029237 DEBORAH J RISLOV 410 W CENTER RUSHFORD MN 55971

R 06.0584.000 HUNGERHOLT SUBDIVISION Lot-004 Block-001 LOT 4 BLK 1 HUNGERHOLT SUBDIVISION

2014

1,969.00

PRI - 000043050 SHANNON R CORCORAN & PAUL J & NANCY J CORCORAN 603 HANOVER CT RUSHFORD MN 55971

R 06.0664.000 TYROL HILLS ADDITION Lot-002 Block-002 LOT 2 BLK 2 TYROL HILLS ADD

2014

2,358.40

572.28

FILLMORE COUNTY DELINQUENT TAXES Names of Owners, Taxpayers, & Interested Parties PRI - 000037161 STEVEN W POPPLEWELL 9024 LOOMIS RD CALEDONIA MN 55921

PRI - 000040532 LARRY MIKKELSON & TERRI MURPHY 35618 166TH ST HARMONY MN 55939

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 - 000033909 KENNETH MAYNARD ELLEFSON 28609 COUNTY RD 19 WINONA MN 55987-5083

Parcel # Description of Property R 09.0195.020 CANTON ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-009 LOTS 9-13 & LOTS 24-28 CANTON CITY AMHERST TOWNSHIP R 10.0313.010 Sect-32 Twp-102 Range-009 8.05 AC 8.05AC BEING A PT OF W 8AC NW1/4 NW1/4 SE1/4 & PT OF NE1/4 SW1/4 WHALAN CITY R 12.0073.000 WHALAN ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-1-2 Block-015 LOTS 1 & 2 BLK 15

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

Year

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents)

2014

247.29

2014

121.07

2014

321.48

Year

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents)

PRI - 000044137 EUGENE WINSLOW 442 MAIN AVE N HARMONY MN 55939 CON - 000043332 WILDCAT PROPERTIES,LLC PO BOX 57 HARMONY MN 55939

R 15.0158.000 AABERGS ADDITION Lot-023 50 X 125’ OL 23 AABERGS ADD EX TO STATE

2014

519.20

PRI - 000025765 ORLANDO W MICHEL 25 5TH ST NE PO BOX 474 HARMONY MN 55939

R 15.0160.030 AABERGS ADDITION Lot-023 60 X 135 FT OF OUT LOT 23 AABERGS ADD

2014

950.40

PRI - 000045982 LAURIE L NELDNER 425 1ST AVE SW HARMONY MN 55939

R 15.0183.000 BT HEGGS ADDITION REVISED Lot-013 LOTS 13-14 IN B T HEGGS ADD

2014

34.88

PRI - 000042979 ALEX PROPERTIES,INC PO BOX 265 HARMONY MN 55939-0265

R 15.0235.000 LARSONS ADDITION Lot-010 Block-006 S1/2 OF LOT 10 BLK 6 LARSONS ADD.

2014

1,842.24

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

2014

1,951.68

220.00

R 15.0252.000 LARSONS ADDITION Lot-008 Block-009 LOT 8 BLK 9 LARSONS ADD

1,197.00

1,188.00

PRI - 000043332 WILDCAT PROPERTIES,LLC PO BOX 57 HARMONY MN 55939

2014

2014

PRI - 000044843 GAYLAND L JONES 180 HIGHWAY 52 HARMONY MN 55939-1205

R 15.0353.000 RYANS ADDITION Lot-4-5 Block-003 LOTS 4-5 BLK 3 RYANS ADDITION EX TO STATE

2014

70.68

PRI - 000044991 CORY SCRABECK PO BOX 94 HARMONY MN 55939

R 15.0606.000 Sect-14 Twp-101 Range-010 LUTES SCRABECK FIRST ADDITION Lot-00B LUTES SCRABECK 1ST ADDITION; OUTLOT B

2014

804.84

2014

2,462.40

2014

1,504.80

HARMONY TOWNSHIP R 14.0119.000 Sect-18 Twp-101 Range-010 6.62 AC 6.62 AC IN SE CORNER SE 1/4

PRI - 000026507 RICK MOREM 30472 120TH ST NW HARMONY MN 55939

R 14.0133.000 Sect-20 Twp-101 Range-010 160.00 AC SW1/4

2014

6,162.84

PRI - 000026507 RICK MOREM 30472 120TH ST NW HARMONY MN 55939

R 14.0135.000 Sect-20 Twp-101 Range-010 40.00 AC SE1/4 SE1/4

2014

2,143.20

PRI - 000026507 RICK MOREM 30472 120TH ST NW HARMONY MN 55939

R 14.0142.000 Sect-21 Twp-101 Range-010 40.00 AC E1/2 E1/2 OF SW1/4

2014

1,596.00

PRI - 000026507 RICK MOREM 30472 120TH ST NW HARMONY MN 55939

R 14.0146.000 Sect-21 Twp-101 Range-010 20.00 AC W1/2 SW1/4 SW1/4

2014

PRI - 000029035 KEVIN W CLARK PO BOX 283 NEW HAMPTON IA 50659

R 14.0177.000 Sect-27 Twp-101 Range-010 160.00 AC NE1/4 EX 1.2A HWY

2014

1,858.98

PRI - 000029035 KEVIN W CLARK PO BOX 283 NEW HAMPTON IA 50659

R 14.0181.000 Sect-27 Twp-101 Range-010 80.00 AC N1/2 SE1/4 EX 1.2A HWY

2014

3,160.08

PRI - 000026507 RICK MOREM 30472 120TH ST NW HARMONY MN 55939

R 14.0185.000 Sect-28 Twp-101 Range-010 80.00 AC E1/2 NW1/4

2014

HARMONY CITY R 15.0004.000 Sect-14 Twp-101 Range-010 HARMONY OUTLOTS Lot-011 COM AT PT 30’ N 410’ E OF NE COR OL 11 NW1/4 NW1/4 E121’ S410’ W121’ N410’ TO BEG EX TO SOMA & WATKINS & STATE

Parcel # Description of Property

2014

PRI - 000038588 KATHRYN D BIGALK 105 5TH ST SW HARMONY MN 55939

PRI - 000047082 JAMES HELLEM POB 84 HARMONY MN 55939

Names of Owners, Taxpayers, & Interested Parties

2014

770.64

3,239.88

451.00

PRI - 000034952 JEREMY J KRUEGEL 26896 158TH ST PRESTON MN 55965 USA

R 15.0010.030 Sect-10 Twp-101 Range-010 BEG AT PT 1122.2’ N SE COR OF SE1/4 SE1/4 W350’ N200’ E350’ S200’ TO BEG EX .07A TO STATE

2014

7,321.08

PRI - 000043920 JOSH K OMMEN 600 4TH ST NE HARMONY MN 55939

R 15.0013.000 Sect-11 Twp-101 Range-010 1.00 AC S 1AC SE1/4 SW1/4

2014

107.16

PRI - 000034952 JEREMY J KRUEGEL 26896 158TH ST PRESTON MN 55965 USA

R 15.0020.010 Sect-14 Twp-101 Range-010 BEG 166’ E OF NW COR SEC 14 E 50’ S170’ W216’ N80’ E166’ N 90’ TO BEG

2014

3,059.76

PRI - 000044843 GAYLAND L JONES 180 HIGHWAY 52 HARMONY MN 55939-1205

R 15.0033.000 Sect-14 Twp-101 Range-010 HARMONY OUTLOTS Lot-008 OL 8 NW1/4 NW1/4

2014

50.16

PRI - 000044843 GAYLAND L JONES 180 HIGHWAY 52 HARMONY MN 55939-1205

R 15.0035.000 Sect-14 Twp-101 Range-010 HARMONY OUTLOTS Lot-009 OL 9-10 NW1/4 NW1/4 EX TO STATE

2014

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’

2014

PRI - 000045413 ALEX PROPERTIES,INC C/O LISA MILLER 515 1ST AVE SE HARMONY MN 55939

R 15.0116.000 HARMONY ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-3-4 Block-004 S 10’ OF LOT 4 & ALL LOT 3 BLK 4

2014

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

2014

PRI - 000043332 WILDCAT PROPERTIES,LLC PO BOX 57 HARMONY MN 55939

R 15.0137.000 HARMONY ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-011 Block-005 LOT 11 BLK 5

2014

1,420.44

1,339.80

1,947.12

2,129.52

2,713.20

PRI - 000014698 RICHARD T EIKEN 303 N MAIN ST CANTON MN 55922 PRI - 000043115 MOLLY ANN WOOD 301 SPRING ST NE PRESTON MN 55965

PRESTON TOWNSHIP R 16.0172.010 Sect-25 Twp-102 Range-010 120.00 AC N1/2 NE1/4 & SW1/4 NE1/4 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 - 000040758 J & S REAL PROPERTY INC 113 VALLEY ST NE PRESTON MN 55965

R 17.0283.000 BARBARA KAERCHERS ADDITION Lot-3-4 Block-008 W 32’ 2 IN LOT 3 & E 34’ LOT 4 BLK 8 B K ADD

2014

2,230.98

PRI - 000025800 J & L PROPERTIES A PARTNERSHIP PO BOX 367 MANOR TX 78653

R 17.0401.000 JOHN KAERCHERS ADDITION Lot-8-9 Block-007 LOTS 8-9-10 BLK 7 J K’S ADD

2014

1,678.25

PRI - 000042346 PETE & MARTHA STELLMAKER 15822 COUNTY 15 PRESTON MN 55965-1421

R 17.0472.000 BILLINGS ADDITION Lot-1-3 Block-007 PT LOTS 1-2-3 N OF CTFLD AVE BLK 7 INCLUDING ALL OF VACATED ALLEY BILLINGS ADD

2014

18.24

PRI - 000042346 PETE & MARTHA STELLMAKER 15822 COUNTY 15 PRESTON MN 55965-1421

R 17.0476.000 BILLINGS ADDITION Lot-009 Block-007 S1/2 OF LOTS 9-10 BLK 7 BILLINGS ADD.

2014

1,306.44

2014

2,496.60

PRI - 000045626 BRETT STECHER & GENE LAWSTON 312 LAKESHORE DR STEWARTVILLE MN 55976

LANESBORO CITY 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

PRI - 000045626 BRETT STECHER & GENE LAWSTON 312 LAKESHORE DR STEWARTVILLE MN 55976

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

2014

173.28

PRI - 000039278 CRAIG J BARRY 309 COFFEE ST E LANESBORO MN 55949

R 19.0141.000 LANESBORO ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-6-7 Block-014 LOT 6 & E1/2 OF LOT 7 BLK 14

2014

587.40

PRI - 000030271 EDWARD KNUTSON 307 COFFEE ST LANESBORO MN 55949

R 19.0142.000 LANESBORO ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-7-8 Block-014 LOT 8 & W1/2 OF LOT 7 BLK 14

2014

18.41

PRI - 000043033 RICHARD L ADAMS 306 KIRKWOOD ST E LANESBORO MN 55949 LES - 000046433 RICHARD L ADAMS ETAL 306 KIRKWOOD ST E LANESBORO MN 55949

R 19.0245.000 LANESBORO ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-1-2 Block-036 LOTS 1-2 BLK 36

2014

798.60

PRI - 000008330 CURTISS D & MARCELLA HANSON POB 747 RUSHFORD MN 55971

R 19.0294.000 LANESBORO FIRST ADDITION Block-045 BLOCK 45 FIRST ADDITION

2014

1,344.20

PRI - 000035662 BRENT JON ROELOFS 24445 COUNTY 20 PRESTON MN 55965

BRISTOL TOWNSHIP R 21.0040.030 Sect-04 Twp-101 Range-011 14.26 AC E940’ OF S660’ SE1/4 NW1/4

2014

754.60

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

Parcel # Description of Property

Year

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents)

Names of Owners, Taxpayers, & Interested Parties

PRI - 000033508 MARK A FISHBAUGHER 14265 271ST AVE HARMONY MN 55939 CON - 000047179 JUNETTA FISHBAUGHER HARMONY MN 55939

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

2014

1,125.30

PRI - 000014657 CHERRY GROVE COMM CENTER 16044 COUNTY 5 SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

PRI - 000043922 PAUL E & JENNY L DIETZ POB 250 DASSEL MN 55325

R 21.0234.010 Sect-29 Twp-101 Range-011 3.73 AC 3.73A BLDG SITE NE1/4 NE1/4

2014

1,126.32

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

2014

340.86

PRI - 000044104 SEAN & SANDRA COON 16044 COUNTY 5 SPRING VALLEY MN 55975 CON - 000035234 BRENDA RATHBUN AKA BRENDA STIER PO BOX 263 SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

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

R 21.0257.050 Sect-31 Twp-101 Range-011 5.05 AC COM AT THE SW COR SW1/4 NE1/4 TH N440’ E500’ S440’ W500’ TO PT OF BEG

2014

94.62

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

R 21.0257.060 Sect-31 Twp-101 Range-011 5.05 AC COM AT A PT 440’ N OF SW COR OF SW1/4 NE1/4 TH N440’ E500’ S440’ W500’ TO PT OF BEG

2014

94.62

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

R 21.0257.070 Sect-31 Twp-101 Range-011 5.05 AC COM AT A PT 880’ N SW COR OF SW1/4 NE1/4 TH N 400’ TO NW COR SW1/4 NE1/4 TH E500’ S440’ W500’ TO PT OF BEG

2014

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

R 21.0257.080 Sect-31 Twp-101 Range-011 29.91 AC 29.91AC SE1/4 NE1/4 LYING S OF TWP RD

2014

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

R 21.0261.020 Sect-32 Twp-101 Range-011 18.80 AC 18.8A SW1/4 NW1/4 LYING S OF RD

2014

PRI - 000035168 CHRISTOPHER L JOHNSON 10314 COUNTY 116 HARMONY MN 55939

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

2014

PRI - 000035168 CHRISTOPHER L JOHNSON 10314 COUNTY 116 HARMONY MN 55939

VILLAGE OF GRANGER R 21.0339.000 Twp-101 Range-011 GRANGER ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-019 Block-138 LOTS 19-20 BLK 138 VILLAGE OF GRANGER

PRI - 000035168 CHRISTOPHER L JOHNSON 10314 COUNTY 116 HARMONY MN 55939

PRI - 000041766 DONALD DOERR 23036 STATE HWY 16 PRESTON MN 55965-1662

R 21.0348.000 Twp-101 Range-011 GRANGER ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-012 Block-151 LOTS 12-14-15 & S1/2 OF LOT 13 BLK 151 VILL OF GRANGER & S6’ OF THE ADJOINING VACATED ALLEY FOUNTAIN TOWNSHIP R 23.0209.000 Sect-31 Twp-103 Range-011 5.81 AC 5.81AC E1/2 E1/2

2014

2014

70.68

478.80

95.76

61.56

67.26

2014

636.90

2014

558.80

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

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

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

2014

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

R 25.0077.010 Sect-13 Twp-104 Range-011 2.00 AC 2AC QUARRY SITE SW1/4 SW1/4

2014

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

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

2014

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

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

2014

807.40

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

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

2014

160.60

PRI - 000045064 AHK TEXAS HOLDING LLC PO BOX 147 CALEDONIA MN 55921-0147

R 25.0175.010 Sect-25 Twp-104 Range-011 80.00 AC 7.50AC W1/2 SE1/4 NE1/4 & 72.50AC BEING A PT OF SW1/4 NE1/4 & PT SE1/4 NW1/4 & PT OF NW1/4 SE1/4

2014

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

PRI - 000045746 ROSS MENSINK 22051 COUNTY 20 PRESTON MN 55965

YORK TOWNSHIP R 27.0018.000 Sect-01 Twp-101 Range-012 COM 10.24R W OF SE COR NE1/4 N8R W10R S8R E10R TO BEG EX 50 X 103’

2014

2014

1,302.40

1,022.58

3,385.80

437.76

FORESTVILLE TOWNSHIP R 28.0394.000 Sect-33 Twp-102 Range-012 .41 AC 66/160A SW1/4 SW1/4 EX 30’ X 50’

R 28.0394.010 Sect-33 Twp-102 Range-012 COM 13 RODS N OF SW COR SW 1/4 TH N30’ E50’ S30’ W50’ TO BEG

2014

449.16

2014

367.40

2014

28.60

2014

464.20

FILLMORE TOWNSHIP R 29.0035.010 Sect-04 Twp-103 Range-012 10.00 AC E1/2 W1/2 SE1/4 NW1/4

PRI - 000036095 TODD J JONES 102 JEFFERSON ST E SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 29.0035.020 Sect-04 Twp-103 Range-012 10.00 AC W1/2 W1/2 SE1/4 NW1/4

2014

255.36

PRI - 000011908 TERRY D & DEBRA K FETTERLY PO BOX 148 SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 29.0321.000 Sect-20 Twp-103 Range-012 10.00 AC E10A N15A W30A SE1/4 NW1/4

2014

255.36

PRI - 000028822 LELA C BORN 23348 161ST AVE SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 29.0393.000 Sect-30 Twp-103 Range-012 30.95 AC W998’ OF N1765’ OF SW1/4 EX 9.05AC

2014

888.80

PRI - 000046373 JOYCE BORN LEDUC 23302 161ST AVE SPRING VALLEY MN 55975 CON - 000028822 LELA C BORN 23348 161ST AVE SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 29.0393.020 Sect-30 Twp-103 Range-012 9.05 AC PT OF W1/2 SW1/4

2014

138.60

2014

492.80

PRI - 000045666 RICHARD W & JODI A GLEASON 408 N LINE ROAD WYKOFF MN 55990

R 30.0017.010 2014 Sect-22 Twp-103 Range-012 COM SW COR NW1/4 SEC 22 THENCE 178.5’ N165’ W178.5’ S TO BEG

965.80

PRI - 000035615 TERRY D FETTERLY PO BOX 148 SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 30.0118.010 WYKOFF ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-193 WEST 60’ LOTS 193,194 & 195 ORIGINAL TOWN

2014

255.36

2014

1,782.96

2014

3,800.76

2014

693.12

PRI - 000027848 EVELYN E POWELL 114 FILLMORE ST W WYKOFF MN 55990-0216

WYKOFF CITY R 30.0017.000 Sect-22 Twp-103 Range-012 BK 63 PAGE 462 DEEDS EX W1/2A

PRI - 000010792 ROBERT WALLACE WHITSON 14855 166TH ST SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP R 33.0284.000 Sect-35 Twp-102 Range-013 62.00 AC 60AC W1/2 SE1/4 & 2AC SE1/4 SW1/4 NE1/4

PRI - 000035325 DENNIS WHITSON 14855 166TH ST SPRING VALLEY MN 55975-3235

R 33.0284.010 Sect-35 Twp-102 Range-013 100.00 AC 100AC SE1/4

1,639.00

88.92

R 27.0055.010 Sect-05 Twp-101 Range-012 .75 AC COM NE COR NE1/4 NE1/4 TH W 214.50’ S147’ E214.50’ N147’ TO BEG

Year

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents)

PRI - 000036095 TODD J JONES 102 JEFFERSON ST E SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

177.84

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

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

PRI - 000044104 SEAN & SANDRA COON 16044 COUNTY 5 SPRING VALLEY MN 55975 CON - 000035234 BRENDA RATHBUN AKA BRENDA STIER PO BOX 263 SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

Parcel # Description of Property

PRI - 000037569 T D FETTERLY,LLC PO BOX 148 SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

OSTRANDER CITY R 34.0014.010 Sect-29 Twp-102 Range-013 S50’ OL 8 NW1/4 NW1/4

PRI - 000040497 ROYAL J & LYNNE A DEMPEWOLF 17212 151ST AVE SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 34.0022.010 Sect-29 Twp-102 Range-013 S 24’ OL 1 SW1/4 NW1/4

2014

522.12

PRI - 000040497 ROYAL J & LYNNE A DEMPEWOLF 17212 151ST AVE SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 34.0023.000 Sect-29 Twp-102 Range-013 OL 2-3 SW1/4 NW1/4

2014

3,280.92

PRI - 000047039 RUSSELL E SANDERS & LUCY A SANDERS 430 MAIN ST OSTRANDER MN 55961

R 34.0036.040 Sect-29 Twp-102 Range-013 10.70 AC COM AT PT 2241’ S NW COR W1/2 NW1/4 SEC 29 TH E693’ N300’ E60’ N60’ E TO E LINE TH S ON E LINE TO

2014

475.20

PRI - 000045461 NATHAN & TONYA GROTH 8959 HWY 9 LIME SPRINGS IA 52155 CON - 000046421 MAVIS HELLICKSON

R 34.0052.000 Sect-30 Twp-102 Range-013 S60’ OL 7 NE1/4 NE1/4

2014

748.98

PRI - 000046019 TIMOTHY LECY & NICOLE SWENSON 422 MAIN ST OSTRANDER MN 55961 CON - 000037569 T D FETTERLY,LLC PO BOX 148 SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 34.0055.000 Sect-30 Twp-102 Range-013 OUT LOTS 2-3 SE1/4 NE1/4

2014

530.20

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

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

2014

486.20

FILLMORE COUNTY DELINQUENT TAXES Names of Owners, Taxpayers, & Interested Parties PRI - 000025770 JOSEPH B & LOUISE MARQUARDT 13507 270TH ST SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

Parcel # Description of Property SPRING VALLEY TWP R 35.0035.000 Sect-03 Twp-103 Range-013 5.00 AC 5A E1/2 SE1/4 SW1/4

Year 2014

519.20

376.20

PRI - 000041338 DEAN A MERKEL 26879 RAVEN RD SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 35.0077.000 Sect-07 Twp-103 Range-013 6.19 AC PT OF NW1/4 NE1/4 LYING W OF RAVEN RD

2014

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

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

2014

PRI - 000038140 BROKEDOWN PALACE LLC PO BOX 148 SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 35.0348.000 Sect-34 Twp-103 Range-013 3.40 AC 3.40AC SW COR SE1/4 NE 1/4

2014

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

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

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents)

Names of Owners, Taxpayers, & Interested Parties

2014

651.41

PRI - 000026430 MICHAEL J & RITA WIERSMA 405 E FARMER ST SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0026.000 Sect-27 Twp-103 Range-013 195’ X 95’ OF OL 2 NW1/4 SW1/4

2014

457.60

PRI - 000012281 RUSSELL MANNING SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0111.000 Sect-33 Twp-103 Range-013 OL 3 NW1/4 NE1/4

2014

15.96

PRI - 000037569 T D FETTERLY,LLC PO BOX 148 SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0212.010 SPRING VALLEY ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-002 Block-001 PT LOT 2 BLK 1

2014

PRI - 000037569 T D FETTERLY,LLC PO BOX 148 SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0212.020 SPRING VALLEY ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-003 Block-001 LOT 3 BLK 1

2014

PRI - 000037569 T D FETTERLY,LLC PO BOX 148 SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0213.000 SPRING VALLEY ORIGINAL PLAT Lot-002 Block-001 PT LOT 2 BLK 1

PRI - 000035615 TERRY D FETTERLY PO BOX 148 SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

Year

Total Tax + Penalties ($ + cents)

PRI - 000012248 JAMES E & IRENE M OSTGARD 213 E FRANKLIN SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0496.000 COMPANYS ADDITION Lot-003 Block-024 COM SW COR LOT 3 E 115 1/2’ N132’ W115 1/2’ S132’ OF LOT 3 BLK 24 COMPANYS ADD

2014

1,192.44

PRI - 000046957 TODD JONES 630 PLEASANT AVE N SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0592.000 COMPANYS ADDITION Lot-7-8 Block-043 LOTS 7-8 BLK 43 COMPANYS ADD INCLUDING ADJOINING VACATED ALLEY

2014

193.25

PRI - 000039948 GABE STIER 313 WARNER AVE SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0642.000 GRISWOLD & WARNERS ADDITION Lot-006 Block-005 LOT 6 BLK 5 GRISWOLD & WARNERS ADDITION

2014

325.60

PRI - 000036283 MARY KATHLEEN LEIBFRIED 401 E GRANT ST SPRING VALLEY MN 55975 CON - 000013162 KENNETH C & GAYLE L LEIBFRIED 28276 RAVEN RD SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0645.000 GRISWOLD & WARNERS ADDITION Lot-002 Block-006 LOT 2 BLK 6 GRISWOLD & WARNERS ADDITION

2014

534.60

PRI - 000037569 T D FETTERLY,LLC PO BOX 148 SPRING VALLEY MN 55975

R 36.0737.000 CC THAYER & COS ADDITION Lot-2-3 Block-003 LT 3 & PC 6R X 6’ LOT 2 BLK 3 C C THAYER CO ADD

2014

2,033.76

2014

759.00

834.48

63.84

Parcel # Description of Property

27.36

PRI - 000039566 STEVEN D & INGE M GREENE 14069 CTY 102 STEWARTVILLE MN 55976

SUMNER TOWNSHIP R 37.0079.010 Sect-14 Twp-104 Range-013 39.71 AC SW1/4 SW1/4 EX .29AC IN SW COR R 37.0086.000 Sect-15 Twp-104 Range-013 196.50 AC SW1/4 SW1/4 & SE1/4 EX 3.50AC

2014

4,672.80

1,064.80

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was united in marriage to Cecil Meinen in 1934. After farming for a few years they moved to Rochester, Minn. Following Cecil’s death in 1964, Marian busied herself with caring for children of Mayo doctors, renting rooms to junior college students and entertaining girlfriends.

Marian was well known for her fine baking skills and for being a gracious hostess.

Marian returned to Harmony in 1980 and lived with her brother and sister-in-law (Halver and Marion Dahly). She renewed her friendship with a former school mate and church friend, George Nelson. They were married Nov. 20, 1987. Marian and George enjoyed entertaining, visiting, road trips, and family. After George’s death in 1995, Marian remained in their home in Harmony, continuing to entertain with her baked treats and smiles, until moving to Park Lane Estates in Preston in 2006 and then to Gundersen Harmony Care Center in September 2013. She was very appreciative of all staff and visitors at both places and no one left her room without hearing “Thank you for coming”.

These words were heard by visitors through all the years of her life. Marian’s family is grateful to Park Lane Estates, Gundersen Harmony Care Center and Heartland Hospice for the loving and gentle care Marian received.

Marian is survived by nephew, Dale (Nancy) Dahly of Preston; great-nephews: Rick (Jen) Dahly, Mike (fiance’ Andrea) Dahly, Denis (Atin) Dahly; great-great-nieces: Ella and Lauren; step-daughter, Pat Nelson; step-grandsons: Nick and David Nelson; and several cousins.

She was preceded in death by husbands: Cecil and George; brothers: Harold and Halver; sister-in-law, Marion Dahly; her Nelson sisters-in-law; nephew, Gary Dahly, and step-son, Delvin Nelson.

Memorial services were held Thursday, March 12, at 11 a.m. at Saetersdal Lutheran Church with Pastor Maureen Hagen officiating. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service. Inurnment service will be at a later date at Grandview Memorial Gardens, Rochester, Minn. Lindstrom Funeral Home of Harmony, Minn. assisted the family with arrangements.

During 102 years of life, Marian experienced many changes. but remaining constant was her kind and sweet soul, her faith, and her love and concern for others. Blessed be her memory.

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January 23, 1950, in Lanesboro, Minn. to Allen and Jean (Nelson) Bremseth. She graduated from Houston High School in 1968, and attended college at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisc. and Winona State University in Winona, Minn. and received her teaching degree. Mary worked as a medical transcriptionist at the University of Minn., Mayo Clinic, and the Scripps Clinic in San Diego, Calif., She taught 5th grade at Houston Elementary School for one year. Mary then worked as a medical transcriptionist at Gundersen Clinic in La Crosse for 20 years.

Mary loved traveling, especially to Germany, Italy, England and San Diego. She also enjoyed going to the beach, eating Mexican food, and most of all, she loved children.

She is survived by two brothers: Steve (Betty) Bremseth of San Diego, Calif., and Jan (Teresa Vining) Bremseth of Belle Plaine, Minn.; and six nieces and nephews: Angela, Melinda, Laurel, Amanda, Samuel, and Ryan.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Bob. The funeral service was held 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2015, at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Houston, with the Rev. Lane Zaffke officiating.

Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial took place in the Stone Church Cemetery in Houston.

Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Houston assisted the family with arrangements.

Leave a memory of Mary and sign her online guestbook at www.hofffuneral.com

Leslie Glenna Leslie “Les” G. Glenna, 67, of Rushford, Minn. died on Thursday, March 05, 2015, at his home.

Les was born on October 22, 1947, in Bratsberg, Minn. to Levi and Mildred (Miller) Glenna. He was raised in Bratsberg and graduated from Rushford High School Leslie Glenna in 1965. Les attended La Crosse State University, in La Crosse, Wisc. where he played center on the football team.

He played saxophone in the band in both high school and college.

Les married Donna Patterson in January of 1967. They were later divorced. Les moved to Dodgeville, Wisc., where he worked for Tri-State Breeders. He moved to Fennimore, Wisc. in 1974, where he worked for Rayovac.

He later worked for Koshkee Trucking as a sales representative Mary Bremseth Mary M. Bremseth, 65, of and eventually became a termiHouston, Minn., died on Sunday, nal manager at Tax-Air Freight and Root River Transportation.

March 08, Les lived in Middleton, Wisc.

2015, at the from 1989, until moving back to Good ShepRushford in 2006 to help take herd Luthercare of his mother. an Home in Les enjoyed golfing, hunting, Rushford, camping, spending time with his Minn. family, and was active in scout Mary was ing. born on Mary Bremseth

He is survived by three children: Mike (Tina) Glenna of Dayton, Minn., Jason Glenna of Peterson, Minn., and Lori (Dave) Colbenson of Peterson, Minn.; grandchildren: Adrian, Charlie, and Davien; and his sister, Elaine (Ray) Carlson of Olathe, Kans.

Les was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Marilyn and her husband, Darrell Lewis.

A memorial service for Les was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, at the First Lutheran Church of Highland in Highland, Minn., with the Rev. Patricia Hinkie officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial took place in the church cemetery.

Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford assisted the family with arrangements.

Carole B. Wendlandt Carole B. Wendlandt, age 78, of Mabel, a former elementary school teacher, died Sunday, March 8, 2015 at the Gundersen Hospital in LaCrosse, Wisc.

Carole Bertha (Tangen) Wendlandt was born November 16, 1936 in Winneshiek County, the daughter of Otto and Elsie (Tinderholt) Tangen. She was c on f i r m e d Carole B. at Decorah Wendlandt Lutheran Church. Carole attended rural elementary school in Canoe Township, Decorah. She graduated from Decorah High School in 1955, and went on to attend Luther College for a two-year Elementary Degree, finishing her Bachelor of Arts degree at Winona College while teaching in Mabel, Minn. Her teaching career began in Mabel and continued until retiring in 1992.

Carole was united in marriage to Donald Wendlandt in December 1960 at Stavanger Lutheran Church in Ossian. She was a very active member of Stavanger Lutheran, holding various offices such as WELCA president, Mission and Stewardship Committee, teaching Sunday School, and mentoring of young people in the congregation.

For many years Carole and Don enjoyed welcoming exchange students from Mexico and the area surrounding Mabel, into their home, forming life-long relationships.

Carole is survived by sistersin-law: Ruth (Thomas) Schultz of LaCrosse, Wisc. and Linda Ender of Tenn.; brother-in-law, Carl Wendlandt of Penn.; sisterin-law, Norma Wendlandt of Tex.; brother-in-law, Gary Hastings of Nebr.; several cousins; three godchildren: Amy Lage of Postville, Iowa, Jon Young of Decorah, Iowa, and Stacy Vollands of Scotland; and her wonderful family from Mexico.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Donald.

Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 13,

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2015 at the Stavanger Lutheran Church in rural Ossian, Iowa, with Irmgard and Rev. Wayne Ellingson officiating. Burial took place in the Stavanger Cemetery.

Visitation was from 5 – 7 p.m., Thursday, March 12 the Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel and one hour prior to services at the church.

Erwin D. Tart Funeral Mass for Erwin D. Tart was held 10:30 Wednesday March 11, 2015 at St Ignatius Catholic Church in Spring Valley, with Father Marreddy P o t h i r e d y Erwin Tart officiating.

Visitation was held at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday and continued on Wednesday at 9:30 until time of service. Burial took place in St Ignatius Cemetery.

Erwin D. Tart, age 85, of Spring Valley died Friday March 6, 2015.

He was born at home in Forrestville Township, Fillmore County on December 23, 1929 to Francis and Olive (Frank) Tart. Erwin was united in marriage to Marie Joslin on November 28, 1959 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Spring Valley, and to this union seven children were born: Judy, Sandy, Karen, Steve, Jeff, Linda and Traci. Erwin farmed all his life in Fillmore County.

He is survived by Marie Tart of Spring Valley, Minn.; his children: Judy Tart, Sandy (Mark) Oeltjen, Karen (Arlen) Angell all of Spring Valley, Minn., Steve (Karla) Tart of Wykoff, Minn., Jeff (Joyce) Tart of Spring Valley, Minn., Linda (Bobby) Erickson of Rochester, Minn., and Traci

Tart of Spring Valley; 13 grandchildren; one brother, Elton (Erna) Tart of Spring Valley; one niece and five nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com Marcia Kay Leibold Marcia Kay Leibold, age 58, of Winona, Minn., formerly of Wykoff, Chatfield and Spring Valley, died Tuesday evening, March 10, 2015, at her residence in Winona.

Marcia was born February 28, 1957, in Rochester, the daughter of Kermit and Louella (Albrecht) Meyer. She was a 1975 graduate of Wykoff High School. Among the many jobs she had she was employed at the Grand Meadow Care Center as a nurses aid for a number of years at the Dairy Queen and Bob’s Food Pride both in Chatfield. She became a resident of Winona in June of 2013.

She was a loving mother and grandmother. She also enjoyed crocheting, watching movies, reading and spending time with friends and loved ones.

Marcia is survived by one daughter, Krista (Andrew) Blom of Winona; one grandson, Connor at home; and her mother, Luella Meyer of rural Wykoff.

She was preceded in death by her father, Kermit; brother, Randy; her uncle, Ervin “Red” Meyer; and all of her grandparents.

The funeral will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 14, 2015, at the Wykoff Community Hall with Rev. Michael Harman officiating. Burial will be in the Fillmore Cemetery. Friends may call at Thauwald Funeral Home in Wykoff 5 – 7 p.m., Friday, and at the hall on Saturday an hour before the service.

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Journal Writing Project:

Standardizing the World

By Stephanie Phillips For years schools all over the world have been requiring students to take a standardized test to gauge their knowledge levels. I don’t believe that it should be a requirement for people to take the tests.

By using Stephanie standardized Phillips tests, the government is telling teachers that they need to make sure the students understand the information that is on the test before they move on to other topics. By doing this teachers are not showing the students how to think creatively or all the different ways to get to the same answer.

During the written part of tests, this is the only time that it is not graded by a computer.

Even today, due to the cost of hiring people to grade these written tests, companies are attempting to make a program that would allow the computer to grade the written portion. This would save money for our government, although it would create a huge controversy for people. If computers were grading the tests, they would most likely be looking at all the punctuation instead of the concepts that the students are trying to convey.

Personally I do not believe that there should be standardized tests that are required. These standardized tests are used to determine if students know the required information to pass the grade, or some even could prevent students from graduating.

There used to be a writing test that students were required to pass during their ninth grade year. Although that is not a requirement anymore, there is still an English and a math test that is required to be passed before a student can graduate. I believe that as long as the students are able to pass the classes, that should be enough for them

to be able to graduate, not a standardized test.

There are also standardized tests being used in job applications. These tests could cause a person from either getting the job or not. In these types of tests, it gives the person a situation and examples of ways to handle them. The person would have to choose one that he believed would do in that situation. This ,I believe, is not a good thing because it does not give people the option to think for themselves as to what they would do.

Also these type of tests do not allow the employers to meet the applicants and see how they act when it is face to face instead of over a monitor. There are people that could know what it is that they should do in different situations, thus allowing them to pass the test. When they are actually put in the field, they do not handle situations like they answered on the test.

INTERESTING. DO YOU WANT TO TAKE IT FURTHER AND GIVE IT CLOSURE. I CAN’T HELP BUT WONDER IF TECHNOLOGY IS TAKING AWAY THE HUMAN ASPECT OF MAKING MISTAKES AND THEN FIXING THE PROBLEMS ARE WE BECOMING SO RIGID IN OUR OUTLOOK THAT THERE IS ONLY ONE ANSWER, ONE PATH? Stephanie Phillips is a student at Mabel-Canton High School. She is one of five area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its sixteenth year.

Happy Engagement Kelsey and Nathan!

Mitch and Sandy Gilbertson are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter Kelsey to Nathan Peterson, son of Ruth Peterson and the late Dennis Peterson. Kelsey is a 2007 graduate of Rushford-Peterson High School and a 2014 graduate of Ridgewater college and is currently employed at Good Lutheran Services. Nathan is a 1992 graduate of Rushford -Peterson High School and is currently employed at Bruening Rock Products. A May 16th wedding is being planned and the couple will reside in Rushford.

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Fillmore Central Kindergarten Round-up Fillmore Central Kindergarten Round-up meeting and visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at 6:30 p.m.

The Fillmore Central Elementary School will have its annual Kindergarten Round-up Information Meeting for parents and visitation for students on Tuesday, March 31st at 6:30pm in the Elementary Gym. Please use elementary entrance.

Fillmore Central School is All Day Everyday Kindergarten Parents whose children will be attending kindergarten during the 2015-16 school year are asked to attend along with their child.

Information about the kindergarten program will be shared and a general question and answer time provided.

Either bring a copy or the original and we will make a copy of the follow information: 1) Legal birth certificate 2) Immunization record of DTP, Polio, MMR, Hepatitis B, etc.

3) Evidence of completion of Early Childhood screening (if your child was screened by Fillmore Central District, we will have your child’s records on file.)

4) Enclosed registration forms To register for Kindergarten your child must by five years old

by September 1, 2015 and the above information is required by law for registering your child for Kindergarten.

During the classroom visit you will be exploring the room with different activities. We will also

offer supervision for your other children on Tuesday evening if you are in need of it. Please contact Brenda Ristau with the number of children during the Tuesday evening meeting so we can plan for the number of supervisors needed.

If you have any questions or concerns or are unable to attend the round-up, please call the elementary office at 765-3809 (option 1) If you have made the decision NOT to send your child to Kindergarten this fall, please contact the school as soon as possible.

Kindergarten registration forms have been mailed to the families on the school census. If you did not receive the mailing or if you know of a family new to the Fillmore Central School district please call the elementary school.

Houston County Historical Society book sale The Houston County Historical Society will hold its 20th annual book sale on Saturday, March 21 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, March 22 from 1 – 4 p.m. The sale will be held at 104 History Lane (East Main Street entrance) by the Houston County Fairgrounds in Caledonia, Minn. On Sunday, only, there is a $5 per bag sale and priced books reduced.

Thousands of books will be offered for sale at a reasonable price. Most categories are represented: children, history, romance, biography, mystery, fiction, military, literature, poetry, music, western, natural history, religion, sports, Americana, cookbooks, gardening, crafts, regional, as well as magazines.

There are also LPs, 45 and 78 records, videos, cassettes, CDs and DVDs. Funds raised by the book sale

Bir t hday card shower for:

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come from Society members and friends. For information call (507) 725-3884 or email hchs@ acegroup.cc.

Happy Birthday!

You’re invited to celebrate

Janet Sanborn’s 80th Birthday Open House Sunday, March 22 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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Hummus- Really Easy, Very Good Hummus is a Middle Eastern spread made from blending just the right amounts of tahini (also known as sesame seed paste), chickpeas, lemon juice and olive oil. With a pinch of salt and a little garlic, you have a flavorful creamy spread that you can use in sandwiches or as a dip for vegetables and crackers. My sister Katie (Hi Katie!) loves to make a Mediterranean platter to serve for a meal or appetizer. The platter is made up of items such as warmed pita bread or pita chips, Kalamata olives, carrot sticks, cucumber slices, toasted pine nuts, feta cheese, roasted red peppers, and freshly made hum-

mus. This inviting plate of goodness is sure to please a crowd. In the summer, I will often fix myself a plate of hummus, veggies and pita chips for a quick satisfying lunch.

Hummus is really easy to make, but you do have to get the proportions right. The recipe I’m submitting today is pretty much the proportions I use when I make hummus for my family or for potluck. People have different tastes, and you may find yourself tweaking the proportions to suit your prefer-

Easy Hummus

You will need: One 15 ounce can of chickpeas, drained ¼ cup of lemon juice Half of a garlic clove ¼ cup tahini 3-6 TBS extra virgin olive oil A generous pinch of salt 2 or so TBLS of water Directions: Place the tahini, garlic and lemon juice in your food processor.

Blend these together for at least two minutes, pausing to scrape the sides if needed. The long blending time ensures a smooth finished product. Be sure that the garlic is well blended before you add other ingredients.

Add chickpeas, salt and a TBLS of water to the tahini mixture.

Blend well, again for at least two minutes. Add another TBLS of water if it needs more liquid to get moving. You can add a TBLS or so of the olive oil if it still requires more liquid to really start blending. (This is where the decent food processor really comes in handy.)

Now add the olive oil in a stream while running the food processer until you reach your desired texture. Keep blending for at least one minute after you finish adding the olive oil. Some prefer more olive oil, even more than I have called for in my recipe. Others prefer to use very little olive oil. I’m somewhere in the middle on my personal preferences. Olive oil is good for you of course, but all things in moderation.

This hummus tastes great right out of the food processor, but I personally think it tastes even better the next day. Store your hummus in an airtight glass container in the fridge for up to one week.

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION for

ROBERT

“BOB” FISHBAUGHER He’s turning 90 on March 21.

Help Bob celebrate at the Green Lea Manor in Mabel, at 2 pm on March 21. Please no gifts, your presence will be appreciated.

Hope to see you there.

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ences.

A few thoughts on tahini: Tahini can be purchased in most health food stores and many grocery stores.

It comes in relatively big jars, and you only need ¼ cup for a batch of hummus. For this reason I recommend buying your tahini from a bulk food section if possible. You can purchase the exact amount you need, and not have to worry about the rest of it spoiling in the fridge before you get around to using it up. If you cannot find tahini, you can absolutely try the recipe without it. The texture and flavor will not be quite the same, but it’ll still taste good. There are some who prefer to substitute creamy peanut butter for tahini in their hummus, but I am not a fan of this variation.

If you are not sure you will like the tahini, use a little less than the ¼ cup called for in this recipe.

A word of caution on garlic: You will notice that this recipe calls for half of a clove of garlic. Ordinarily, I am not the kind of person to use a half clove of garlic in a recipe, and am more inclined to double or triple the amount of garlic used

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ing Commission. At that time there were no additional comments from the public. P & Z voted unanimously to send the 2015 update of the plan to the city council for their consideration.

The city council unanimously approved a resolution adopting the updated plan. The city’s comprehensive plan includes “guidelines, goals and policies relating to the future growth of the community.”

Clarke reviewed the P & Z annual report. Three ordinance amendments were made concerning non-commercial speech signs, the allowance of two unique parcels to share a single 50 foot street access, and the allowance of brewpubs and distilleries in commercial and industrial zones.

A total of 62 building permits were issued in 2014, of which 8 were for new residential construction, 34 for additions or remodels, and 15 for re-roofing.

The total value of all residential

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construction was $1.89 million and the total value of commercial construction was $904,233. The population grew by 13 people (2013). Total revenues for the city including permits and hookup fees for sewer and water was over $85,000 in 2014 compared to $12,600 in 2013.

Other Business In Brief •First district Fillmore County Commissioner candidate Karen Reisner (this reporter) of Chatfield Township introduced herself. She has covered the county board for this paper for over 10 years as well as other local government entities. Reisner has a background in agriculture (specifically dairy). She is currently a member of the Fillmore County EDA and has been for 6 years.

•Reisner and Mike Holzer of Wykoff filed for the position.

Mitch Lentz of Spring Valley Township later announced his intention to run as a write-in candidate. The special election will be held on March 31 and this will be the only item on the ballot. The election will fill the vacancy left by now Sheriff Tom Kaase.

•The city maintains a fitness center for fire fighters, EMTs and regular city employees. Steve Schmiedeberg detailed the Fire Department’s request to trade their 4 existing, tired treadmills for 3 refurbished treadmills which will be covered with a 4 year warranty. The 3 refurbished treadmills with the added warranty will cost only $500 more than 1 new treadmill. The total cost for the 3 refurbished treadmills with trade of the 4 old treadmills will be $7,072. The purchase will be about $2,000 under budget. The council authorized the purchase from the Fitness Store/Total Health in Rochester. The council also approved the removal of 2 pieces of training equipment, including a dip/pull up machine which will be donated to the High School fitness center and an abdominal machine which will be listed for sale.

•Chris Giesen, Community Development Coordinator, reported that Alicia and EB Allen are purchasing and planning the redevelopment of a property across from the High School near the intersection of Union

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. charter and maintenance of the Thurber Building were among other items discussed. There were no action items this day.

•The council approved a resolution in support of an effort by the League of Minnesota Cities and other city associations to get dedicated funding included in an omnibus transportation funding bill. The legislature is asked to set up a funding formula so that funds may be distributed to cities for use on streets that are not in the Municipal State Aid (MSA) system. The MSA system does not allow cities with a population of less than 5,000 to participate.

If this measure became law, it would be the first state program to aid with maintenance of streets for cities with populations less than 5,000.

•A resolution backed by the League of Minnesota Cities and other city associations was approved in support of early voting legislation. Early voting will save the city money and give more assurance that voters, that can’t vote on election day, will have submitted a vote that will be counted.

St. They plan to build a Cabin Coffee franchise restaurant. The total project cost is estimated to be near $650,000. This includes expenses to redevelop the site estimated to be about $81,000.

Site redevelopment includes grading, storm water retention, demolition and so on.

The owners have requested tax increment financing (TIF) assistance. The Chatfield EDA agreed to start that process. The council approved a resolution calling for a public hearing on April 27 with a joint meeting of the city council and the EDA. •Sue Kester, Chatfield Ambulance, explained that defibrillators need to be upgraded. Upgraded defibrillators will have a 12 lead capacity. The cost will be about $47,800 for 2 machines. She applied for a $30,000 grant a week ago. The upgrade purchase was approved.

•City clerk Joel Young reported on a Committee of the Whole meeting held just prior to the city council meeting where the possibility of the police department bringing in a police dog was discussed. Cleaning up the city

Spring Valley Council considers Industrial Park expansion

By Rich Wicks A regular meeting of the Spring Valley City Council was held on March 9. Members in attendance were Mayor Jim Struzyk, Jeff Vehrenkamp, Bill Bires, Tony Archer, and Administrator Deb Zimmer. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, approval of prior meeting minutes, and approval of preliminary accounts payable for March. No visitors had signed up to speak to the council.

The council talked about the planned expansion of Industrial Park, and the cost projections. Zimmer explained that the cost projections are about

$300,000 to $500,000 higher than original estimates, and she said, “We do not have enough money set aside.” She also explained that the project is not a “low bid project”, but rather an interview process with qualified bidders. Zimmer explained that the city is currently funded at approximately 110%, which is actually higher than recommended, so she suggested the council could agree to “spend down” roughly $300,000 from the General Fund to cover the higher cost. She said this would leave the city at about 90% funded, which she said is in her “comfort zone”. She also said if the project does not go

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forward at this time, “Then you take a roll of the dice” (regarding cost) and it’s likely the cost would be higher if left until next year. The council voted to move forward with interviews on the project.

The council also discussed Ordinance 4.01 (Building Code Adoption). Mayor Struzyk said the council had discussed this once before, and the council voted to repeal the ordinance.

The council voted to approve a raffle permit for the SV Area Sportsmen’s Club, and approved two resolutions. The first, Resolution 2015-14 (Resolution Supporting Dedicated State Funding for City Streets) states that because Minnesota cities with populations under 5,000 are ineligible for dedicated Highway User Tax Distribution funding, these cities are being asked to support an omnibus transportation funding bill that provides additional dedicated state funding for city streets.

The second, Resolution 201515 (Resolution in Support of Legislation Establishing an Early Voting Process), states that early voting would allow the voter

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to place a voted ballot directly into the ballot tabulator, which would help decrease errors. A process will still be in place for absentee voting by mail.

Item 10 on the agenda was consideration of the city making a $5000 donation to the “Journey to Growth” (Rochester Area Economic Development Inc, or “RAEDI”). Mayor Struzyk stated, “Jeff and I both heard about it at EDA. I sincerely believe if we don’t make a donation, we’ll be on the outside looking in.”

The council voted to approve the donation.

The council discussed a bill from the SV Ambulance Association for EMT refresher course for seven staff. Angie Jarrett was not in attendance at the meeting, but had submitted a memo regarding the bill. The memo noted that the fee of $475 per person is an increase from the prior fee of $275 per person, and the city had not been informed of any change in cost. It also noted that three of the people trained were not

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active employees at the time of the exam on 12/8/2014. After some discussion, the council voted unanimously to pay the bill according to past procedure and rate, since that is what the city can be reimbursed for by the state.

The council considered bids for repairs to the Community Center plumbing, and voted to accept the lowest bid, by Ryan Rubin. The council also considered a request from Racks Bar & Grill, to allow alcohol sales starting at 9 a.m. on Sundays, from March 10 through April 13. Zimmer explained the city ordinance currently allows Sunday alcohol sales starting at noon, and the state statute says 10 a.m., so the city cannot allow sales before 10 a.m. The council voted to approve the temporary request from Racks, with sales starting at 10 a.m. If the ouncil chooses to consider changing the ordinance permanently, that would be dealt with at future meetings. The meeting adjourned about 6:25 p.m., and the next regular meeting of the Spring Valley City Council will be Monday, March 23 at 6 p.m.

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Congrats to all of the Chatfield Gopher State Wrestling competitors and coaches.

ESPECIALLY... 2 time state champion HANK! His victory as the State Champ also gave him his 200th win as a Gopher.

Nuff said... Well done Hank!!

Terrific job Jared (3rd), Jake (5th), and Ian (6th)!!!

OUR GOPHER WRESTLERS AND COACHES ARE AWESOME!!!

What a great way to end “I Love to Read Month”! Hats off to the elementary staff! Especially Elissa Johnsrud, Jayna Harstad, and of course, Mr. Ihrke!! What happens when Chatfield students set their minds to something?

Things get done! Action 100 Reading Goal Reward!! Mr. Ihrke is a GOOD SPORT! Mrs. Goldsmith’s class finished “ I Love to Read” month strong! Kids dressed as their favorite book character if they wished. Way to go!

Academic Triathlon Team “Although we didn’t place at the state meet, they had a blast!” ~ Ms. Keefe.

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Our elementary had 464 students who reached the goal and received a poster, notebook and pen, and a ticket to a Timberwolves game.

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Monday, March 16, 2015

Have a Bowl of Soup, Help the Hungry

By Karen Reisner An “empty bowl” event fundraiser will be held at Chatfield High School on Monday, March 23 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. You are invited to have a modest meal of soup and bread to raise money for the Fillmore County Food Shelf. The soup and bread have been donated.

The modest meal will cost $10 ($35 cap for families). Guests will select a bowl to take home to remind them that there are people who are hungry. Local youth have decorated many of the bowls.

The goal of the event is to raise money for the Fillmore County Food Shelf while making people more aware of “hunger” here in southeast Minn.

The Chatfield High School Service Club is gathering information about the Food Shelf and hunger “globally, nationally, and locally”.

A small group organized the community event. Members of Chatfield Lutheran Church were joined by members of Chatfield Methodist Church, St. Matthews Episcopal Church, and the Chatfield High School Service Club.

Chatfield’s “empty bowl” event is patterned after what is now an international fundraising organization that raises money for the hungry by offering each guest a meal of soup and bread. “Empty bowls” was started as a classroom project.

Communities across the state are stocking food shelves and fundraising to feed the hungry during the 2015 Food Shelf Month campaign. About 10 percent of all Minnesotans do not always have enough food on a day to day basis. This fundraising campaign is an annual effort to fight hunger and support Minnesota food shelves.

“Empty Bowl” fundraiser will be held at the Chatfield High School on Monday, March 23 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. to raise money for the Fillmore County Food Shelf.

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Flourish Summer Camp: cultivating kids’ performance ideas on a farm Flourish Summer Camp, a program of the Dreamery Rural Arts Initiative located outside Wykoff, MN, announces a rigorous July program for young people aged 11-15years. Located on DreamAcres, an organic vegetable farm in southeastern Minnesota’s bluff-lined valleys, the residential camp offers technique classes in theatre, music, puppetry, dance, voice and design while supporting campers in expressing original ideas through performance. Flourish dates are July 18-25, 2015. No previous performance experience is necessary; scholarships are available; see www.flourishsummercamp.org for details.

Since 2003, Flourish has welcomed young people from all over the United States to come together with professional artists for a week on a working farm.

In the gardens and in classes, participants and staff work together, learn together, play together, and create together.

A creative community develops.

Out of this community emerge original “performance pieces,” which are the media by which the students say what is important or significant to them at this time in their lives.

Flourish staff members for the 2015 week are professional artists working both independently and with companies such as the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre, Lookingglass Theatre Company of Chicago, and Arena Dances, among others.

They are: Truth Maze (of Minneapolis), teaching percussion and spoken word; Malia Burkhart (of Minneapolis), teaching puppetry and stilt-walking; Dustin Haug (of St. Paul), teaching dance; John Musial (of Chicago), teaching design; and Robyn Char (of St. Paul), teaching voice. Camp Director, Eva Barr (of rural Wykoff), teaches garden and farming skills as well as basic performance skills.

DreamAcres Farm is an offthe-grid, small-scale, organic vegetable farm that hosts a wood-fired pizza business and CSA. Flourish participants learn about sustainable agriculture, alternative energy generation , and “appropriate” water sourcing while at the same time delving into the arts of performance. They live and learn in rustic, timber-frame buildings and become involved in harvesting and preparing the food that they eat.

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Monday, March 16, 2015

Presentation during Fountain council meeting

By Barb Jeffers As the city council of Fountain, Minn. met for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on March 5, 2015, the first item on the agenda was Terri Allen, owner of Terri’s Tender Lovin’ Stitches of Fountain.

Allen presented three framed embroidered prayers, one each for local EMT’s, police, and firefighters. Ryan Throckmorton, Preston Ambulance Director, accepted the prayer on behalf of Preston Ambulance.

John Hanson, Fountain Fire Chief, accepted on behalf of the Fountain Fire Department, and Tom Mosher, Fountain Police Chief, accepted the gift on behalf of the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department and Fountain Police Department. The prayers were accepted with gratitude and will be displayed with honor.

Allen also proposed a Firemen’s Challenge in which Fillmore County Fire Departments would purchase and sell Maltese’s (patches) in their choice of color which can be put on shirts, coats, etc. The challenge is to see which fire department can sell the most. Allen will donate her time so the only cost involved is materials. The money raised will be donated to Relay for Life in July. Allen additionally asked for permission to sell items with a Fountain logo. The council approved the request.

Tom Wente with Smith Shafer & Associates, Ltd. discussed the 2014 financial summary. Property tax collection was $159,669 in 2014. LGA received in 2014 was $68,555, scheduled to rise to $69,397 in 2015. General Governmental expenditures (includes mayor and council, administration, legal fees, sup-

plies, etc.) were $65,317. Public Safety expenditures (fire, fire relief, police, and ambulance) for 2014 were $56,194.

Public Works expenditures (salaries and benefits, repairs and maintenance, supplies, fuel, and insurance, etc.) for 2014 totaled $50,323. Culture and Recreation expenditures (recreation programs, two parks, and ballpark) totaled $5,033.

Total expenditures for 2014 were $173,385. Unassigned Fund Balance is $256,680. Fire Fund end balance for 2014 was $99,658.

MPFA Clean Water Revolving Loan payable is $802,173.

Further information can be found at the city office. Smith Schaefer & Associates, Ltd. has given a clean opinion of the financial statement. Motion by Schott, second by Gudmundson to accept the audit from

{ We Live Where We Work } Peggi coordinates all of the advertising sales and marketing efforts for the cities of Rushford, Rushford Village, Peterson, Houston and Winona for the Fillmore County Journal, and Visit Bluff Country magazine.

She has also contributed numerous photographs for our publications, and occasional articles.

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Smith Schaefer & Associates, Ltd. Motion passed.

Motion by Gudmundson, second by Schott, to approve consent agenda items, including minutes from the February 5, 2015 meeting, treasurer’s report, monthly city bills and fire department bills. Motion passed.

Motion by Schott, second

by Gudmundson, to purchase a new medium grade garage door opener from Spring Valley Overhead Door of Spring Valley, Minn. at a cost of approximately $650. Motion passed.

Safety and Loss Control Workshops will be held April 14, 2015 at Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minn. City Clerk Flattum and city maintenance worker Hanson will attend. Approved purchase of 1,000 City of Fountain brochures from Perfect Glossy of Preston, Minn.

Police Chief Mosher reported on February activity. February 9 - sent out eight letters in reference to sidewalks not being shoveled.

February 10 - 6:20 a.m. - monitored parking reminding people of parking ordinance. February 11 - responded to a resident who was receiving emails they thought may be a scam. After investigation, the emails were found to be legitimate. February 13 - responded to a person who had their taxes done by an accountant and when the accountant went to file them he was informed the taxes had already been filed for that indi-

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vidual. Chief Mosher is working with the victim and the IRS to resolve the issue. February 17 sent out an additional six letters in regard to sidewalk shoveling.

February 17 - worked with social services on a suspected child abuse case. February 17 - worked with city maintenance worker Hanson to clear a sidewalk that had not been cleared and a bill was sent. The amount of the bill may be amended after review as the sidewalk does not run the entire length of the property.

February 18 - received a call from a Fountain resident who had his income taxes filed by another person in 2013 and now has a collection agency calling trying to collect a bill from 2013 that is related to the tax issue. February 19 - sent one additional letter in regards to a sidewalk not being shoveled.

Residents are following the sidewalk ordinance and any sidewalks that had not been shoveled were cleared after receipt of letters.

February 24 - responded to a one car rollover on County Road 8. February 26 - put up two new snow ordinance signs.

Informed the council that the parking situation has improved after issuing several warnings.

Motion by Wangen, second

by Ostby to approve new home construction by Simon and Mary Hershberger.

Approved request by Linus Hammell to add one additional unit to his storage facility.

Rushford Area Chamber of Commerce –

Peggi Redalen

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Fillmore County Sports Four Straight, Trojans Back to State!

By Paul Trende The R-P boys are finally where they want to be.

The Trende One year Report removed from a state runner-up finish, after spending the entire season ranked, #1 headPaul Trende ing into the Section title game, the Trojans are going back to the Twin Cities.

They are Section 1A champions for a fourth consecutive season.

R-P (28-1) vanquished Goodhue (#10 in state, 23-7) in a re-match of last year’s title game.

The contest, a defensive struggle, was much closer than a regular season meeting, won 60-41 by the Trojans. In a limited possession game, albeit not so limited as the 2014 ‘stall’ Section title game (won 38-31 by R-P), the Trojans used Alex Vix’s first half offense (11 points) to jump out to a 29-18 halftime lead. But unlike many games, it wasn’t the Trojans coming out of the See SPORTS Page 27 

Rushford-Peterson’s Alex Vix

RushfordPeterson’s Brooke Johnson

Chatfield’s Kirsten Keefe

Fillmore Central’s Paige Bennett Subdued Chatfield players accept the 1AA East runner-up trophy. The Gophers fell to PEM. Chatfield ends with the very rare second straight 24-win season, two losses each to a pair of top three teams in state (Bulldogs, D-E).

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Less subdued R-P players pose after finishing as 1A East runner-ups. The Trojans, senior-less, will all live to fight another day.

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FC players are all smiles and Kenzie Broadwater (#5) jumps for joy. The Falcons are the 2014-2015 1A East champions.

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second half on a run. Goodhue started 7-2 (31-25). At about the same point in the regular season, the Trojans led 48-18.

Then, highly balanced R-P got big contributions from a player who hadn’t even seen a ton of action against the Wildcats in February.

His play showed he is rounding back into form after a knee injury. With the score 33-27, Vix hit a three. In maybe the play of the game, sophomore Noah Carlson triggered a steal, saved the ball from going out-of-bounds, right off a Goodhue player’s face, and into Charlie Krambeer’s hands right beneath the hoop. Krambeer put the biscuit in the basket. The 5-0 five-second run gave the R-P some breathing room (38-27). The sequence began about a four-minute span where the lightening quick Carlson was in on at least four steals, dished out an assist, and scored six points. The steals were symbolic of the game, and Goodhue’s bugaboo. They finished with 21 turnovers, many due to R-P’s pressure defense.

With team green up 46-34 with six-plus remaining, the Wildcats employed a hack-a-Trojan strategy. R-P wasn’t lights out at the free throw line, but 11 of 18 down the stretch was more than enough to keep their lead. Things went down as expected, but not after a good Wildcat fight. The Trojans got the victory 57-46 to head back to the state basketball tournament. Vix led the way with 14 points (5-9 FG’s, 3-7 three’s).

Krambeer (13 pts, 8-8 FT’s, 6-6 in the final minutes) and Kyler Paulson (11 pts, 4-5 FG’s,

6 rebs) were also in double figures.

Carlson (9 pts, 4-4 FG’s, 5 stls) and Cole Kingsley (8 pts, 5 rebs, 6 assists, 6 stls) were defensive menaces. Senior forward Tyler Schumacher (13 pts, 3-5 three’s) led Goodhue.

Team purple actually outshot R-P from deep (6-12 to 4-13).

Other numbers were very similar, except turnovers (G 21, RP 10). The win was R-P’s 29th of the season (one loss). On a 25-game winning streak, R-P procured the top seed in the Class A tournament and will play the Ogichidaag’s of Fond Du Lac Ojibwe (18-12), the Section 7A Champions.

Girl’s Sub-Section Semis

Gophers Romp Warriors By record and seeding, a match-up of Chatfield (#2, 23-3) and Caledonia (#3, 21-6) begged competitiveness. The schools have battled in so many sports in recent years, girls’ basketball included. But this year’s Lady Gophers are a cut above the Warriors. Chatfield made their first four field goals, their first five three-pointers, and nine of their first 13 overall shots. Kirsten Keefe scored 11 of Chatfield’s first 13 points, nine from deep. The Gophers jumped out 23-7. They led by as many as 23 (32-9), by 17 at the half (38-21), and got to running time real late (71-36).

Chatfield cruised into the 1AA East finals 72-39. Keefe (3-5 three’s, 6 rebs, 5 assists), Maddie Talamantes, Sydney Gould (6 rebs, 6 assists), and Brooke Adler (5-7 FG’s, 6 rebs, 4 stls) all had 11 points. Maddy Larrabee and Megan LaPlante (5-5 FT’s) each had 9. Chatfield hit 7 of 15 three’s and forced 19 turnovers (12 in the first half ).

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Falcon Leah Scheevel’s stat-line was solid (9 pts, 6 rebs), but it was the three free throws she made in the final 12 seconds of the 1A East title game that was stellar. Those shots held off R-P and pushed FC to its first ever Section title game in girls’ basketball.

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(17 pts, 5-11 FG’s, 7-9 FT’s) led all scorers. She had just two in the second half. The Gophers (24-3) have now won 24 games in back-to-back seasons.

See the Three, FC Downs WK There is a basketball adage; a team that shoots better than 33% from three-point range outscores a team that shoots 50% from two-point range.

Girl’s 1A East top seed Fillmore Central (16-11) used that approach against 4-seed Wabasha-Kellogg (8-18). The Falcons-South saw the three 29 times, and hit it 10 times (34.4%). FC had a trio of mostly three-pointer inspired runs, 9-2 in the first half (1610), 9-3 (39-26) and 8-2 (4729) in the second half. W-K’s Lexi Peterson then joined in, hitting four second half trifectas. The Falcons-North rallied to down 54-48 (2:00). However, the teal Falcons hit some free throws and got the 60-48 win. Paige Bennett was the story for FC. The sophomore hit 5 of 10 trifectas for a careerhigh 15 points (off the bench).

It’s the third straight game she set a career-high. After scoring 47 points in the regular season (2.0 PPG), she has 26 in two post-season contests (13 PPG). The most three’s she hit in a game in the regular season was two. Morgan Malley also scored 15 points (3-13 three’s).

Paige’s twin Kendyl (9 pts, 6 rebs) and fellow sophomore Kenzie Broadwater (4 pts, 4 rebs, 9 assists, 3 stls) helped out.

Peterson (18 pts, 4-8 three’s), Kelsey Hartert (11 pts), and Nautika Kotero (10 pts, 8 rebs, 4 assists, 3 stls, 2 blks) led W-K. FC moves on to their second straight 1A East title game, against a familiar foe.

Johnson, Big Second Half Propel R-P In the post-season, teams usually rely on seniors. But what if you don’t have any? The 2ndseeded R-P girls (13-11) got a career-best performance from a junior, and a huge team second half. The Trojans pushed past 3-seed Spring Grove (16-8).

The teams battled through a first 18-minutes that saw six ties and nine lead changes. R-P took a 31-29 lead to halftime. In the second, the Trojans ramped up their defense and executed better offensively. They ran away with the game, getting a 25-3 run over the first 11-minutes (56-34). Brooke Johnson led the way. The junior guard averaged 4.2 PPG in the regular season. She doubled her average each half. She had a four-point play. Out-scoring SG 38-12 in the second half, R-P cruised to a 69-41 victory Johnson (career-high 20 pts, 7-14 FG’s, 4-9 three’s, 9 rebs, 4 assists, 6 stls, 2 blks) was everywhere. It is the first time a Trojan player other than Brianna Koop has

scored 20 this year. Koop (15 pts, 8 rebs, 4 assists, 5 stls) and Ashley Agrimson (15 pts, 6-12 FG’s, 6 rebs) also helped the green cause. SG was led by senior Samantha Bratland. The 6’0” forward scored 17 points (3-7 three’s, 7 rebs), but only one after halftime. Turnovers were key (R-P 12, SG 25). A 15 of 26 (57.7%) Trojan shooting effort in the second half was also big (SG 3-22, 13.6%).

R-P moved on to face FC.

FC Girls Hold On, Claim First S-S Title

FC’s girls (17-11) couldn’t have dreamt up a better start.

R-P’s (14-11) couldn’t have nightmared up a worse one.

Yet, in the end, in the third match-up of the two TRC-East foes, in a re-match of last year’s 1A East title game (won by R-P), it all came down to the last few seconds and some key free throws. FC, which won twice (45-39, 46-40) in the regular season, controlled the first half.

R-P led 7-6 when the Falcons began hitting shots. Defensively, FC held the Trojans to virtually nothing; just one field over the last 13-minutes of the stanza. An 18-0 slash 22-1 run (28-8) ensued. At the half, FC’s lead was 30-14. In the second, the Falcons started 9-2. It was a dream first 22-minutes (3916). R-P then frantically rallied, going back to their normal full-court press. An 8-0 run got the Trojans to down 39-24.

FC seemingly halted momentum (47-29), only for R-P to score 16 unanswered points. A 23-point game suddenly was a 2-point game. The specifics of FC’s nightmare; 0-2 field goals, 0-6 free throws, five turnovers in the span. Freddy Krueger (not to be confused with Devon Krueger) had jumped uniforms.

Time helped save FC. Brianna Koop’s put-back basket to make the score 47-45 occurred with 12.3 seconds left. The Trojans were forced to foul. Falcon Leah Scheevel got the privilege of either preserving the victory or giving R-P life to possibly pull off the miraculous comeback. The senior forward made the first, missed the second, FC got the rebound via jump ball, and Scheevel was again fouled.

Both freebies were true. The Falcons escaped with the 50-45 victory. They claimed their first girls’ basketball sub-section title in school history. For their third straight tournament game, the Falcons’ top eight all scored.

Morgan Malley (11 pts), Kendyl Bennett (10 pts, 5 rebs, 4 blks), Scheevel (9 pts, 5-10 FT’s, 3-4 FT’s in the final 13 seconds, 6 rebs), and Broadwater (5 pts, 8 rebs, 6 assists) did the most work. R-P leaned heavily on the super-soph Koop (26 pts, 9-25 FG’s, 7-12 FT’s, 6 rebs). She scored over half her teams points and was the only Trojan in double figures. Ashley Agrimson (8 pts, 4-6 FG’s,

9 rebs) helped out.

Threepoint shooting (FC 5-13, R-P 2-16) proved key. The Trojans worked very hard to force 18 turnovers (13 in the second half ) and grab 21 offensive rebounds, but it wasn’t enough.

Their season ends at 14-12, as 1A East runner-ups. It is their fourth straight season of bringing home sub-section hardware.

They have no seniors. FC (1811) moves on to face 1A West champion #9 in A Lyle/Pacelli (24-3) in the Section 1A title game. The Athletics beat the Falcons 65-27 in February. A game in 2013-2014 was 56-50.

Too Much Hart

Both the Chatfield (#7 in state, 24-3) and P-E-M (#3 in state, 23-4) girls’ basketball teams have heart. Hoops is each squads’ sport. Their respective records and accomplishments over the past few years have indicated just that. But in a re-match of last year’s 1AA East final (won by PEM), the Bulldogs used just Hart. Senior Sarah Hart led her club to the Section 1AA title game. Things started terrible for the Gophers.

PEM hit 7 of their first 11 field goals and they jumped out 21-6. But Chatfield was money at the free throw line (15 of 16) and, amazingly, by halftime, they evened the score at 30. The Gophers then went 7-2 out of the halftime gate (37-32). The game then went back-and-forth (five ties, eight lead changes) only to become the Hart show.

Over an eight minute stretch the 5’9” guard scored 17 of 21 Bulldog points. A six-minute 15-4 run gave PEM a 65-54 lead (2:41). The Gophers hit some three’s down the stretch, but the Bulldogs countered by making 9-10 free throws in the final 1:17. They prevailed 76-65. Hart was sensational (35 pts, 11-20 FG’s, 3-6 three’s, 10-10 FT’s, 11 rebs, 4 assists, 3 stls) in picking up the slack injured standout teammate Karlie Gilbeck (ACL). Twenty-one points came in the second half.

Morgan Shindelar (13 pts, 8 rebs) also reached double digits.

The taller Bulldogs dominated the glass 48-26. Free throws (C 20-22, PEM 26-43), particularly in the second half (C 5-6, PEM 21-32), were also critical. The Gophers were led

by Kirsten Keefe (19 pts, 3-5 three’s, 6-7 FT’s, 6 rebs, 4 stls), Maddy Larrabee (15 pts, 6-6 FT’s), and Sydney Gould (10 pts all in the second half ). An excellent overall season (24-4) ends for Chatfield. They lost twice each to #1 D-E and #3 PEM. Over the past two seasons, the Gophers went 48-5, led by the graduating senior core of Keefe, Larrabee, Maddie Talamantes, Maddy Kammer, Brook Irish, and Shelby Bernard. The Ladies of the Chosen Valley absolutely wanted more, but it was still a tremendous two-year run.

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Greg and Tammie Skauge and their son represented their business, Richard’s Sanitation, at the meeting to discuss the coming change to waste pickup in Mabel.

Currently, residents of Mabel use special garbage bags to dispose of their trash, but Richard’s Sanitation is moving to using special totes that can be emptied by arms on the garbage truck which will save on manpower. As of right now, switching over to the totes is optional, but the council passed a motion to make the change mandatory on April 1st, 2016. Residents will be able to choose from three different

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The current contract with Richard’s Sanitation will be up in early 2016. A motion to extend the contract for another seven years after that was passed.

The council received two bids for the city’s lawnmower. Both bids were reviewed and rejected due to being too low.

The council passed a motion to trade in the lawnmower for a 2014 Kubota lawnmower with 0 miles at a cost of $2500.00.

The minutes from the February 11, 2015 meeting were reviewed by the council members and approved.

The monthly bills were reviewed and approved for payment.

City Clerk Karen Larson noted that the fees for the summer recreation program were raised last year, and the council did not see a need to raise them again this year. A motion was approved to hire Kati Bergey as the Summer Rec Director for 2015 and to keep the salary the same as last year. Bergey will help recruit

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Mabel received a letter from the Minnesota Association of Small Cities encouraging the city to pass a transportation resolution. Larson reviewed the resolution with the city attorney, Richard Nethercutt. The council approved a motion to pass the resolution on the advice of Nethercutt.

Nine applications for the summer lawn mowing job in Mabel were received, and the board will review them and make their decision at a later time.

City Maintenance Director Bob Miereau presented the public works department report. He’s working on getting the benches in the dugout at the baseball field ready to go for the season. He will reuse the steel from the current benches and add new planking. They should be completed soon.

The meeting was adjourned.

The next meeting will be held on April 8, 2015 at 7:00 pm and will include a public hearing to discuss extending the partial alley behind the houses on Locust Street and Elm Street to make it a through alley.

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Mabel Area Food Shelf seeking Stateline Dartball League rounds out season The Stateline Dartball League United Methodist; Top Batter: playing one another once in volunteers and holding training ended its 10 week season on Kyle Buxengard (Mabel United seven inning games. Receiving

The Mabel Area Food Shelf is seeking volunteers to assist with various tasks. The food shelf is open Thursdays from 5:00 – 8:00 pm, with the exception of the third Thursday of each month. The food shelf is also open the third Saturday of each month from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. Volunteers are needed to fill these time slots when the food shelf is open as well as assisting with delivery of food to the food shelf on the

third Thursday of each month at around 1:00 pm, restocking shelves, cleaning, and various other tasks. If you are interested in volunteering, contact one of the board members listed below, or stop by during open hours to complete an application. The food shelf is located on the second level of the education wing of Mabel First Lutheran Church, 202 South Oak Street, Mabel.

There will be trainings for all current and potential food shelf volunteers on March 24 or April 28. This training will review procedures and will allow time for questions. It will be held at 7:00 pm each night in the library of the Mabel First Lutheran Church.

Current food shelf board members are: Pastor Mary Waudby, Sue Roppe, LeeAnn Howard, Anita Schissel, Louise Kleiboer, Gayle Stortz, Bev Williams and Arlene Austin.

Monday, March 9 with a tournament held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring Grove. The Stateline Dartball league consists of five area teams that are loosely tied to local churches, but it is a very ecumenical and social atmosphere. The home churches are: Hesper Lutheran, Burr Oak Lutheran, Faith Lutheran Church of Black Hammer, Trinity Lutheran of Spring Grove and Mabel United Methodist.

The season consists of playing each team twice; once at home and once away. Each night consists of three games; seven innings each, played similar to baseball only using wooden/ feathered darts and a 4 foot by 4 foot diamond.

Prior to the start of the tournament on March 9, there were season awards presented to 1st place team: Hesper Lutheran; 2nd place team: Mabel

Methodist); .600 club awards to : Kyle Buxengard (Mabel United Methodist) with a .673; Truman Espelien (Trinity of Spring Grove) with a .617 and Arden Vang (Trinity of Spring Grove) with a .616; the 3 bagger award (most triples) went to Roger Goodno (Hesper Lutheran) with 40; this year there was a special “Dedicated Player Award” presented to Wayne Hahn (Faith Lutheran of Black Hammer), who has been playing for over 50 years.

At the tournament, there was a home run derby held, which raises funds for a local cause.

This year the money was presented to Paul Korsness (Hesper Lutheran) as he continues his battle with cancer. Todd Snell (Burr Oak Lutheran) won the home run derby.

The tournament was a straight round robin with each team

first place in the tournament was Faith Lutheran of Black Hammer. Second place went to Hesper Lutheran. Top batter for the tournament was Paul Korsness (Hesper Lutheran) with 14/20 and an average of .700. The 3 bagger award for the tournament was a tie between Dylan Korsness (Hesper Lutheran) and Roger Goodno (Hesper Lutheran) with each hitting 10 triples throughout the night.

If you are interested in playing or starting a team, feel free to contact one of the team captains: Hesper Lutheran: Alton Losen, Burr Oak Lutheran: Matt Nierling; Faith Lutheran of Black Hammer: Sam Wiste, Trinity Lutheran of Spring Grove: Tony Klapperich; Mabel United Methodist: Kyle Buxengard; or League leadership: LeeAnn Howard, Fred Williams, Paul Korsness.

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New county road map being produced

By Karen Reisner County Engineer Ron Gregg discussed progress toward producing a new Fillmore County Highway Map at the board’s March 10 meeting. The main concern being the production of an accurate map.

Business Impact Group (BiG) will design and create the map for $4,285. This one time cost will supply a digital file which will be owned by the county. Printing costs are not included. With the file in place, it can be updated when the county chooses to print new maps at a much reduced cost.

BiG will supply full size proofs for commissioners to approve.

Maps will be proofed by the map committee. Sheriff Tom Kaase suggested deputies could also proof the maps. Chairman Duane Bakke added that highway maintenance staff could also be helpful proofing the maps to check for errors.

Each township can have one point of interest noted on the map. The DNR is expected to help with locations of bike trails, canoe launches, and so forth. The committee has decided to limit tourist points of interest to reduce errors. A picture of the county airport and a conception of the State Veterans Cemetery will be included.

Commissioner Randy Dahl explained that each city will be allowed to have one photo included on the map that represents the community. Each city will have a different background color.

Gregg said the committee has discussed what should be included on the map and what shouldn’t, for example, what public and what privately owned places. Some places discussed included caves, campgrounds, and churches. Greg said it is important to get accurate roads and streets for the cities.

Dahl maintained the emphasis should be to produce an accurate road map.

Gregg suggested that when the

map proof is approved, about 3,000 maps will be ordered.

Approval was given to go forward and have BiG produce the map for proofing. Dahl made it clear that the map won’t be printed until it has been gone over “with a fine tooth comb”.

The cost to produce the map is estimated to be about $2.50 per map. It was suggested that the maps will be sold at $3 per map to recoup the initial cost and future printing costs. Bakke added that the proof will be looked at by the board prior to printing, adding that the intention is to sell the maps and not to give them away.

Community services intern Holly Wager, Upper Iowa University, interned for Veterans Services, Public Health and Social Services for eight weeks.

She completed the internship by writing a paper comparing her working, real experiences with her textbook. Wager is working on a Human Services and Psychology degree.

Wager found the experience to be very rewarding and valuable, adding that she learned a lot. She met one on one with veterans, listened to their stories, and learned from the experience. Wager said the employees were great to work with in all of the departments and she felt others could learn from a similar intern experience.

Jason Marquardt, Veteran Services Officer, said she helped him out in the office quite a bit. Bakke was impressed by her paper and asked her permission to distribute it to employees. He said on behalf of the board that her work was appreciated, adding it (the internship) was a good deal.

Marquardt asked for permission to post for another intern, adding that Holly benefited as did the county. The board approved a posting for another intern.

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for the veterans van with extra pads and a hard case for a total of $1,875. He also received approval for CRP training from Chatfield Ambulance at $30 per person for van drivers and staff. All costs will be paid by a grant.

•Marquardt reviewed his training in regards to VA Home Loan Program. The program is only available to honorably discharged veterans and their spouses. No down payment is required and interest rates are competitive with banks.

•Sheriff Tom Kaase received approval for additions to UPS installation. Morem Electric will be doing the additions for a total cost of $5,882.43.

•The annual maintenance cost ($20,881.19) for Law Enforcement Technology Group, LLC (LETG) was approved. Kevin Beck, Director of Emergency Management, explained that about $13,000 can be taken out of 911 funds. Nearly $8,000 will come out of the jail budget. This is a yearly renewal.

•The 2015-2017 Sentence to Serve Contract was discussed.

The contract is between the state and Fillmore County. The cost to the county is $120,531. For this dollar amount the state provides a crew leader, who coordinates the crew’s work, transportation, equipment, and liability coverage.

Kaase wanted to get some questions answered before the contract is approved. There was no action this day.

•Approval was given for a letter of commitment for a Hazard Mitigation Plan. The county is responsible for $9,610 in matching funds to comply with the grant cost share requirements.

Beck said the county will not pay out these funds specifically, but the amount will come from payment in kind.

•CodeRED was extended for another year at a cost of $15,750 payable to Emergency Communications Network (ECN). This is an emergency alert system to alert citizens and businesses to situations that could impact health and safety.

•Approval was given to send Marquardt and Terry Schultz to the Minnesota Safety Conference.

•Christina Bothun was hired as a replacement Merit Office Support Specialist, Sr. effective March 13.

•Amy Hershberger was hired as replacement Merit Office Support Specialist, Sr. effective March 27.

•Bakke discussed some legislative issues. The county supports a leveling out of County Program Aid (CPA). It was listed as a 2015 legislative priority for the county.

There was a decrease of $140,000 in CPA for the 2015 budget for Fillmore County. Dahl said the reduction in CPA is due to the sharp increase in Ag land values.

Bakke said the county wants a more stable formula to have more consistency year to year. He added that the county proposes the use of a three year average of farm land sales to limit variations year to year.

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week.

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By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: I moved to Minnesota from Arizona about a year ago and I have a car that has tinted windows.

What is the window tint law in MinneTroy H. sota?

Christianson

Answer: Even if your previous state allowed tinted windows, you will now need to comply with Minnesota law: •No vehicle can have ANY tint to the front windshield.

•Passenger cars are limited to 50% on all side and rear windows.

•Pickups, vans, and SUV’s are limited to 50% on the front side windows.

•Pickups, vans, and SUV’s are NOT limited on the rear side and rear windows. (Can be less than 50% behind the front seat).

•Squad cars, limousines,

and vehicles used to transport human remains by a funeral establishment are not limited on the side and rear windows.

•No person shall sell, offer for sale, or use any motor vehicle with windows or windshields that have window tint on them.

In my opinion, window tint obstructs your vision at night and during poor weather conditions. It is also a safety concern for law enforcement at night. Illegally tinted windows make it nearly impossible to see in the vehicle while conducting a traffic stop.

If you need to have window tint removed, you can check with a body or detailing shop or you can do it yourself. Look on the internet for advice and suggestions.

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

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Rushford clarifies Lodging Tax issues; looks to possible reallocation

By Kirsten Zoellner The Rushford City Council meeting Monday, March 9 followed on the heels of a meeting with representatives from local lodging establishments.

Currently, 3 percent of total sales from the establishments, not including campgrounds, is collected by the city and used for tourism marketing. In the past, these funds have gone to various entities, including regional tourism through Historic Bluff Country (HBC). Now, the city is considering reallocating those dollars for 2015 and in the future to Rushford Peterson Valley Chamber of Commerce.

The argument for reallocation is to keep funds generated by those in the Valley spent directly in the Valley.

Reallocation would require change to the ordinance language. The city has sought legal

counsel on the matter and will be coming forward with a direction on the ordinance in the coming weeks. City Administrator Steve Sarvi and City Clerk Kathy Zacher spoke largely in favor of the change. However, Sarvi did caution the council that if directed to the chamber, funds would be designated for a broader area than just the city of Rushford to include Peterson and Rushford Village. “We need to clearly understand where these funds are coming from and what they’re being used for,” noted Sarvi.

Zacher did note that Peterson is working cooperatively with the Chamber, but that Rushford Village has no ordinance that allows for the collection of lodging taxes. It was additionally noted that perhaps the city should collect from campgrounds as well.

“It boils down to, in my mind,

whether there is a unified, coordinated effort to market to the visitor,” said Councilor Vern Bunke.

Rushford Peterson Valley Chamber of Commerce President Doug Botcher was in attendance at the meeting and offered his perspective. “I see strength in the three cities here.” The issue was raised at the Chamber’s annual board member retreat last week and will be brought back to the council. The city will fulfill its obligation to HBC for 2014 and does anticipate assisting in funding to future regional promotion in some aspect.

Another key issue to the Lodging Tax issue was whether or not the city would require Loken’s Rushford Inn, which opened mid-summer 2014. Clerk Zacher stated she had sent a notice to Lokens last August, which prompted attendance from the

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sale site: gehling implement & auction co., preston, mn Loan / Lease financing avaiLabLe Live Online Bidding Available On GehlingLive.com Tractors: case iH 350-2011-606 hrs.-pto-3 pt., Magnum 235 MfWD-2013-1600 hrs., Magnum 340 MfWD2012-1322 hrs.-suspended frt. axle, Magnum 275 MfWD-2010-2700 hrs., iH 3588, 1086, case 2390, challenger MT 675c MfWD-600 hrs.- suspended frt. axle, n H 8360 MfWD, 2) JD 4840, ac 170 gas, case 580K Tractor/ Loader/backhoe-4X4-extenda hoe-4880 hrs., Tillage Equipment: JD 726 24’9” mulch finisher, field cultivatorsJD 980 41’-960 24’9” , case iH 4300 28’ , brillion 5 shank disk ripper, Disks- i H 490 22’,White 272 18 rock flex, Mf 620 22’, Miscellaneous Equipment: including – Yetter seed jet ll 4 box seed tender, JD 8300 12’ drill, Melroe 246 12’ drill, case 1835 skid loader, nH 644 baler, vermeer 605g baler, gehl 100 mill mixer w/ scale, badger 1050 chopper box on gear, Planter: Kinze 3000 6 row 30” planter w/ liquid fertilizer-single disk fert. openersno till coulters-ins.-J.b. piston pump- 1 owner has planted 3000 acres, Kinze 3500 8 row 30” planter w/ liquid fertilizer-double disk openers-ins.-J.b. piston pump- 2nd owner has planted 3500 acres, Hitch Doc Equipment 2) new Hfc 500 fuel carts, new HDs 9310 9’ snow blower-Demo, HDs 8205 8’ snow blower, New Skid Loader Attachments including Rock grapple bucket, brush grapple bucket, combo grapple bucket, Post hole auger, pallet forks, weld on plates, receiver hitch, Miscellaneous including 2 new easy Kleen magnum 4000 washers, new 10’X16” portable building, 2) new 16’ wood feed bunks, 20 electric motors, 2002 Pontiac grand prix 4 door, 2001 ford f 150 4X4- 5.4 eng.- auto- crew cab, Trainer Farm Inc.- farm line selling at approx. 10:30 aM- as they are retiring and have leased out their land they will liquidate their farm equipment, for more information call steve 641-420-8819- iH 986- appox. 7000 hrs. (350 hrs. on reconditioning-$11,000.00 spent) , 966- 7200 hrs.($5,000.00 to $6,000.00 spent on reconditioning in 2013), b w/mower, JD 6620 Hydro.-( lots of new parts), 443 corn head ( new rolls-chains-sprockets), 220 flex w/ s.s. pans, down corn reel, iH 720 4 X asr plow, iH 470 19’6” disk, Kovar 24’ field harrow, farm fan ab 270 dryer ( just reconditioned), behlen 1000 bu. Holding bin on transport, gravity boxes- 2) Parker 2600 w/16.5LX16.1, 3) Killbros 350, nu-bilt 300, brent 250, augersHutchison 8”X52’, Westfield 8”X41’ w/ 3 hp. electric, feterl 8”X28’, sudenga 6”X57’ w/ 3 hp. electric, JD 7000 8 row 30” planter w/ liquid fert.-seed firmers-row cleaners-ins.(500 acres on reconditioning), best way middleman w/ 500 gallon tank, Mark Huper farm line selling at 11:30 aM- as Mark leased out his land he will liquidate his farm equipment- for more information call Mark 507-259-9579 – JD 7700 2 wheel-97-3988 hrs.-PQ-18.4X38 w/ duals, JD 6200 2 wheel-95-3859 hrs.-15.5X38, JD 4050 Quad-83-7500 hrs.-16.9X38, nH TR 86-cat-hydro-3975 hrs.-30.5X32, n H 973 20’ lateral tilt-aHH, JD 643, JD 1750 6 row 30” planter w/ dry fert, single disk openers-row cleaners-cross auger fill- 3 bu. boxes-2nd owner has planted 2012 total acres- was gone through at Preston equipment last spring, Rawson 5000 zone till w/ 500 gallon tank-trash whipers-ground driven pump, Hardi nav 550 sprayer w/ 60’ booms-foamer-raven 440 controller, glencoe 7400 7 shank soil saver, iH 710 5X18 plow, iH 470 20’ hyd. fold disk, ciH 181MT 15’ rotary hoe, Westendorf Ta 26 loader w/ bucket-bale spear-& pallet fork –Like new, farm king 960 8’ snow blower, Unverferth 530 gravity box w/lights-brakes-tarp425/65R22.5, J&M 350 gravity box w/ brakes- lights-& 1 year old Unverferth auger-425/65r22.5, buhler farm King 10X31’ auger-very nice, feterl 10”X61’ auger w/ hyd. swing hopper, 3 pt. guidance system, 1600 gallon poly tank, Clifford Kumm Estate farm line selling at approx.. 12:30 PM – nH 7635 MfWD-97-940 hrs.-1-owner, snow machine 8’ snow blower, bush Hog sQ 720 3pt. rotary cutter, five point 6’ 3 pt. blade, JD 112L hydro w/ deck (needs work), snappernXT w/ deck, 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 sLT-2 wheel- 72,656 miles v8-auto.

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couple at the September 2014 council meeting. At that meeting, the Lokens stated they had been unaware that they were required to include a lodging tax in their rates. However, the council voted unanimously in favor of collecting the tax from the Lokens for the period of September 1 to December 31, 2014.

The current balance of the Lodging Tax fund is -$844.38.

Zacher explained that the city has always spent more money on marketing and tourism than it has taken in and that any shortage comes out of the city’s general fund. With the addition of the Loken’s lodging tax payment, a portion of that deficit will be reduced. “I think it’s inferred. We expect all lodging establishments to abide by the ordinance,” added Bunke. “The discussion needs to continue.”

The city is moving ahead with preparation and specs for bid letting on the Fuel Replacement Project at Rushford Municipal Airport. The project had been bid in 2014, with the city attempting to seize an opportunity for a project to be funded jointly by federal (95 percent) and state (five percent) dollars. However, bids came back greatly exceeding engineers’ estimates and the bids were rejected. The project has been changed somewhat, but is still expected to get the same funding. “If bids come in and are outrageous, if not legitimate, we will reject again, even if we are only paying for five percent,” explained Sarvi.

Revisions to the project include swapping a 8,000-gallon tank above ground for two, 5,000-gallon tanks buried south of the airport office. This option allows the city to offer both lowlead aviation fuel and jet-A fuel, which is utilized by helicopters, including those operating out of the airport by Paul Peterson Aviation, LLC. Furthermore, the Airport Commission believes burying the tanks will create better sight lines at the airport, as well as allow for future expansion of either the office or hangers. Making the changes also eliminates the need for paving for above ground tanks. The

council approved continuation of the project unanimously.

Also approved at the meeting was the purchase of a single bid for a 2008 model street sweeper to replace the aging 1996 model currently used by Public Works. The current sweeper was purchased by the city after the flood with FEMA and insurance funding. While maintained well, it is part of a year series that was prone to mechanical “bugs.” The 15-year investment in the new model will cost the city $99,900. It will be paid for utilizing a combination of payments including some reserve funds already set aside. The city is considering loan options for the remainder and a determination of funding sources will be brought back at a later date.

The public comment portion of the meeting brought concerns from Scott Leddy, representing Meadowlark Restorations, regarding prairie restoration done on Rushford bluffs.

“The restoration done by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is really damaging and we’re hoping we can work on it. We’re confident we can get Fish & Wildlife funding,” noted Leddy. “It’s right at the point of being salvageable or not. The DNR does what it will. The Fish & Wildlife Service is willing to do a higher quality restoration.

It’s in rough shape.”

In 2014, the city approved the use of goat herds to do restorative prairie work on Magelssen Bluff and on the east edge of town on what has been dubbed, ‘Rushford Bluff.’ The work was a cooperative effort between the DNR and work contracted to Driftless Land Stewardship of Bagley, Wisconsin. More goat grazing and restorative work is planned for 2015. “I do appreciate your concern, but we do believe we’re making progress,” responded Mayor Hallum.

Administrator Sarvi will discuss the matter further with Jaime Edwards, point person for the DNR project.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, March 23, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

Rushford Councilor Vern Bunke, center, discusses matters with the council at the Monday, March 9 meeting. Pictured left to right are City Clerk Kathy Zacher, Councilor Robert Dahl, Bunke, and Mayor Chris Hallum.

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AgStar contributes $2,500 to Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation OWATONNA, MINN. AgStar is providing $2,500 to support Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation’s (SMIF) general endowment fund.

AgStar has been an annual supporter of SMIF since 2007.

“AgStar has invested more than $185,000 in SMIF over the last eight years,” said John Monson, Senior Vice President, AgStar Financial Services. “As part of that overall investment in programs, new initiatives and disaster relief, we have also committed to annual donations to SMIF for its overall work in the southern Minnesota region. The work of SMIF aligns with AgStar’s mission. We are a proud partner and investor.”

SMIF, a donor-supported

foundation, invests for economic growth in 20 Minnesota counties. The Foundation has provided more than $50 million in grants and loans within the region during the past 29 years. SMIF’s key interests include early childhood and economic development.

“AgStar’s continued partnership and support helps to strengthen our Foundation’s mission to invest in early childhood and economic development programs as well as new endeavors, such as their recent sponsorship of FEAST Festival and Tradeshow last fall,” noted SMIF President/CEO Tim Penny. “We appreciate AgStar’s continued support and their dedication to supporting the southern Minnesota.”

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AcenTek increases local school’s access to the World 10 Fold AcenTek, a locally based technology solutions provider for 65 years, announced as part of their AcenTek Gigabit Neighborhood project, the fiber connected schools in their service areas will be upgraded to 1 gigabit internet connections with no increase in rates.

The second phase of AcenTek’s continuing fiber build out to their customers’ homes includes expanding the available bandwidth to the fiber connected schools in their communities to 10 times what they are currently receiving.

Todd Roesler, CEO of AcenTek stated, “Our AcenTek Gigabit Neighborhood upgrades are to insure our current and future customers have the bandwidth available for the ever increas-

ing demands of technology. The bandwidth demands from our local schools are increasing at an even greater rate. We want to eliminate the school district’s concern from this trend. Providing our local schools with a connection to the world that is future proof and that provides them with an abundance of bandwidth is a crucial tool for effective education.”

AcenTek will be implementing these upgrades throughout the next few weeks. School districts included in the AcenTek Gigabit Neighborhood project are Houston, Caledonia, La Crescent, Rushford and Lanesboro in their Minn. exchanges. Also included in the project is the Mesick school district in their Mich. exchange.

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Health officials recommend steps for private well owners to protect health, water Properly maintaining wells that tap into groundwater is critical for protecting personal health and the resource, say state health officials. National Groundwater Awareness Week, which was observed March 8-14, was established more than two decades ago to bring attention to the important role that groundwater plays in the health and well-being of people. The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) recommends all well owners take some basic steps to maintain their well and protect their drinking water.

Basic Wellhead Inspection:

Keep insects, rodents, snakes and other undesirable critters out of your well. Keep lawn mowers, snowplows and other equipment away from wells. Follow the Three Cs of well maintenance: •Cap - ensure the well cap is securely attached and not broken or missing, and the connections through the cap are watertight.

•Casing - observe the well pipe or casing for cracks or corrosion.

Call a licensed well contractor for repairs.

•Conduit - confirm that the conduit for the electric service wire to the well is securely con-

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Well Water Testing: Complete basic water testing to ensure safe drinking water. Your local county health department may provide or arrange for testing, or you can find certified testing laboratories at the website below. The following are what you typically will want to test your water for. Other testing may be needed depending on where you live and the surrounding land use.

•Bacteria - complete a total coliform bacteria test annually or any time your water system is serviced, or you notice a change in taste, color, or odor.

•Nitrate - complete a nitrate test every two years, or annually if nitrate is detected in your well, and always before giving the water to an infant.

•Arsenic - complete an arsenic test once (Note: Arsenic levels tend to be very low in Fillmore County.)

•Lead - complete a lead test once, or always flush faucets for at least one to two minutes before using water from them for drinking or cooking when the water has not been used for six hours or longer and never drink from your hot water taps.

Sealing Unused Wells: Unused, unsealed wells are a direct conduit for contamination to enter your drinking water resource and the larger groundwater aquifer system. They also pose a safety hazard. Remember, only a licensed well contractor can seal wells in Minnesota, including sand-points and large diameter dug wells.

More details on well construction, drinking water quality, well water testing, and certified testing laboratories can be found at http://www.health.state.mn.us/ divs/eh/wells/, or contact MDH, local health departments, or local licensed well contractors. Well specialists are available to answer questions at MDH district offices in Bemidji (218) 308-2100,

Duluth (218) 302-6166, Fergus Falls (218) 332-5150, Marshall (507) 476-4220, Rochester (507) 206-2700, St. Cloud (320) 2237300, and the Twin Cities (651) 201-4600 or 1-(800) 383-9808).

For more information on what Minnesota is doing and what you can do to protect groundwater and drinking water, visit the MDH Clean Water Fund website.

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Sporting goods including over 6,000 new 22 cal. shells, guns, old fishing tackle, traps, stretchers and misc. outdoor items selling at 10:30 am.

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Late Arrivals Not Previously Advertised 2) Case IH 1063 corn heads (completely reconditioned), Case IH 1043 corn head (completely reconditioned), Kinze 4-row planter w/ dry fertilizer & double openers, Knight 3025 TMR w/ hay kit- scale & auger discharge, N H 680 spreader w/ hyd. Gate, I H 710 5 X 18 ASR plow, Brillion 9-shank disk chisel, JD 722 23’9” mulch finisher, Brady 3550 field cultivator, Hardi 500 gallon sprayer, New skid loader attachments including Jenkins 84”-78”& 74” skeleton grapple w/ bolt on end plates, 2) tree and fence post pullers, 6) weld on quick tach plates, 7’ & 8’ fork extensions For a complete listing check last week’s paper or for more information and photos go to gehlingauction.com or call 1-800-770-0347. Terms Ag Star Loan / Lease financing available- CNH low rate financing and programs available on the late model Case IH and Challenger tractors. All other items cash or good check day of sale. Any Verbal Announcement made day of sale takes precedence over print. Some Items subject to change.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., MARCH 17

WED., MARCH 18

•Semcac Bus to Rochester, bus picks up for shopping , 9:35am at B&B Bowl, Preston; 10am at Fountain State Bank. Call 800-944-3874 to ride.

•Rushford Food Shelf, 9-10:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Bldg., 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-6pm, 515 Washington St. NW, Preston.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:3011am. Harmony Community Center. Free will donations accepted. (507)288-6944 for info.* •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •VFW Bar Bingo, 6:30pm, Johnny Ringo’s, 112 S. Broadway St., Spring Valley.

•VFW Post 4114 Men’s Auxiliary meets, 7pm, VFW Hall, Spring Valley.

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

515 Washington St NW, Preston.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, 10:30-11am. Mabel Fire Hall, 325 W 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* Prairie Ave. Free will donations accepted.

•Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 3-3:30 pm, Coffee Street Fitness, 102 Coffee (507)288-6944 for info.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, St., Lanesboro. Free will donations 102 E. 10:30-11am. Harmony Community Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Lenten Services, 7 pm with soup at 6 pm, Center. Free will donations accepted.

(507)288-6944 for info.* Christ Lutheran Church, Preston.

•Story Hour, 11am, Harmony Public •VFW Ladies Auxiliary meets, 7pm, Library. No school, no story hour.* VFW Hall , Spring Valley.

•VFW Post 4114 meets, 7pm, VFW Hall, •VFW Bingo, 6:30pm, VFW Hall, Spring Valley.

Spring Valley.

•Chatfield Brass Band rehearsal, 7pm, •Trailbusters meeting, 7pm, American Chatfield Elementary Band Room. New Legion, Mabel. members welcome. Call (507) 867-3315 or email bcdnarv@aol.com.* THURS., MARCH 19 •AA Class “Road’s Journey”, 8pm, 301 •Free Senior Coffee and homemade E Franklin St., Spring Valley (a yellow dessert, 9am, Clara House.* house).* •Rushford Senior Dining, 10:30-noon, 113 E. Jessie, Street, FRI., MARCH 20 Rushford.

•Solo Friends over 50 Group, 6pm, •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-4pm, Spring Valley area. For more info and

location, call (507) 226-4595.

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

SAT., MARCH 21 •St. John’s Food Shelf, 9-10:30 am, St. John’s Lutheran Church, 241 Line St. S, Wykoff.

•Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Bluff Country ATV Meeting, 10 am, Stumpy’s, Rushford.

•Mabel Food Shelf, 10-noon, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.

•VFW Burger Night, 5-8pm, VFW Hall, Spring Valley.

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DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $101,998.38

That prior to the commencement of THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF this mortgage foreclosure proceeding THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE complied with all notice requirements as TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT required by statute; That no action or AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said mortgage, or any part thereof; default has occurred in conditions of the PURSUANT to the power of sale following described mortgage: contained in said mortgage, the above DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 24, 2001 described property will be sold by the MORTGAGOR: Rusty W. HuusSheriff of said county as follows: Oaks and Kirsten E. Huus-Oaks, husband DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 30, and wife.

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

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

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

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And thereafter assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc. Dated January 23, TIME AND DATE TO VACATE 2006 Recorded January 26, 2006, as PROPERTY: If the real estate is an ownerDocument No. 350924. And thereafter occupied, single-family dwelling, unless assigned to: Green Tree Servicing LLC. otherwise provided by law, the date on Dated September 10, 2014 Recorded or before which the mortgagor(s) must September 11, 2014, as Document No. vacate the property if the mortgage is not 400724. reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on October 30, 2015 TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE unless that date falls on a weekend or IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON legal holiday, in which case it is the MORTGAGE: NONE next weekday, and unless the redemption LENDER OR BROKER AND period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

MORTGAGE: Mountain Pacific Mortgage Company MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON Green Tree Servicing LLC MORTGAGE:None MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR 21205 280th Street, Fountain, MN 55935, REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, f/k/a Rural Route #1, Box 11, Fountain, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL MN 55935 REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 31.0303.010 BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER Exhibit A. Legal Description MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION That part of the Southwest Quarter 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER of the Southwest Quarter of Section 36.

THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED Township 104 North, Range 12 West, PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN follows: FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED Beginning at the southwest corner of IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND said Southwest Quarter of the Southwest ARE ABANDONED.” Quarter; thence on an assumed bearing of North 01’30’57” West along the west Dated: February 17, 2015 line of said Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter 447.12 feet, thence Green Tree Servicing LLC North 89’45’26 East 759.92 feet; thence Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee South 00’41’18 East 439.00 feet to the south line of said Southwest Quarter of USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, the Southwest Quarter; thence South P.L.L.P. 89’08’52” West along said south line Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of 753.45 feet to point of beginning; Mortgagee containing 7.70 acres.

4500 Park Glen Road #300 Subject to a road easement on the Minneapolis, MN 55416 south line and any other easements of (952) 925-6888 record.

8 - 14-008603 FC COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A LOCATED: Fillmore DEBT COLLECTOR. ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF Publish 9,16,23,30,6,13 MORTGAGE: $110,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-CV-15-147 In Re: Estate of AMOS S. ANDERSON, a/k/a AMOS SIDNEY ANDERSON Decedent.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informai Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated October 8, 1987. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Daniel M. Christianson, whose address is 100 St. Anthony Street N, Preston, MN 55965, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate.

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

interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection.

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

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

Dated: February 26, 2015 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Steven Corson Atty. #18995 CORSON LAW OFFICES, LLC 117 St. Paul St SW PO Box 65 Preston, MN 55965 PHONE: 507-765-2121 FAX: 507-765-2122 info@corsonlaw.com Publish 9,16

request for quotes fountain township The Fountain Township Board of Supervisors is requesting quotes for the following: Class II road rock on a per ton basis for quarry pickup and or to be delivered and spread within the Township at the Supervisor’s discretion. Blading, trucking, and snow removal on a per hour basis. Quote must be accompanied by an equipment list. All quotes must be accompanied by a certificate of insurance. All quotes must be delivered in an

envelope marked “Quote Enclosed” and be in the hands of the lerk by 6:00 p.m., April 1, 2015. Quotes will be opened at the April 2, 2015 regular meeting at the Fountain Fire Hall beginning at 8:00 p.m.

The board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes.

Dan Graskamp, Clerk Publish 16,23,30

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

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

ORDINANCE #98 CITY OF FOUNTAIN COUNCIL WAGES AN ORDINANCE DEFINING THE SALARIES OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS. WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Fountain, has formally moved at the regular meeting of the City Council on August 7, 2014 to adopt the salaries for Mayor and Council; and WHEREAS, by law under MN Statute 415.11 changes in salary must be approved prior to regular City elections to take effect January following said elections, NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Fountain, Fillmore County, State of Minnesota, hereby ordains as follows: Section 1. The salary of the Mayor shall be $1400.00 per year and shall be payable in the month of December of each year.

Section 2. The salaries of the Council members shall be $800.00 per year and shall be payable in the month of December of each year.

Section 3. Council members shall be reimbursed for mileage at the current IRS mileage rate for travel in their privately owned vehicle to and from meetings or events when attending such meetings or events outside the city limits.

Section 4. Council members and the Mayor shall be paid $75.00 per Special Meeting or Event.

Section 5. The terms defined in this Section apply to this Ordinance only: (a) A “Special meeting” is any meeting of the City Council other than a Regular Meeting of the City Council pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 13D.04 or its successors and that is not held immediately before, after, or during a Regular Meeting of the City Council. (b) An “Event” is any meeting, conference, hearing, or seminar that is not ministerial or ceremonial in nature and that the Mayor or a Council member attends at the request of the City Council that is determined by the City Council to be beneficial to the City of Fountain or pertains to the business and operation of the City of Fountain or pertains to the welfare of the citizens of the City of Fountain.

Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be effective from and after publication.

Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Fountain, Minnesota, this 7th day of August, 2014.

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

MORTGAGBE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc ..

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

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

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

COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $62,752.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $68,207.36 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: bristol center cemetery association notice of annual meeting The annual meeting of the Bristol Center Cemetery Association will be held on March 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Harmony Houst Restaurant in Harmony, MN. Don Bellingham Secretary/Treasurer Publish 16,23

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

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

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

USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 38 - 15-001105 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 9,16,23,2,9,16 Notice of time change fountain township The Fountain Township will hold regular monthly meetings on the first Thursday of each month at the Fountain Fire Hall.

Meetings for the months of April 2015 through November 2015 will begin at 8:00 p.m.

Dan Graskamp, Clerk Publish 16,23

ATTEST: Richard Kujath, Mayor Ronda Flattum, Clerk-Treasurer Publish 16 State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-CV-15-133 In Re: Estate of Marlene Mae Tufvander, 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.

The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Susan R Hutchinson, whose address is 11792 Parantala Rd, Floodwood, Minnesota 55736, and Lynne Narveson, whose address is 705 James Street NE, Chatfield, Minnesota 55923, to serve as the personal representatives of the decedent’s estate.

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

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

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

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

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Layout Assistant

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

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

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals

nursing assistant Full-Time Evening Shift

$1000 SiGn-on BonuS • Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center For more information contact Kelly at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

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Vacancy

The city of Lanesboro is seeking qualified candidates to fill a vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission. Interested candidates should apply in person at City Office by submitting a city application, letter of interest, and/or resume.

Applications can be picked up at City Hall located at 202 Parkway Avenue South, Lanesboro, MN 55901. Applications must be submitted by March 31st, 2015. To qualify, applicants must reside within the corporate city limits of Lanesboro; have a strong desire to serve the community, a broad understanding of working within a commission/committee structure including knowledge of Roberts Rules of Order. Knowledge of historic architecture or building codes helpful but not required.

Questions can be directed to David Todd, City Administrator or Michele Peterson, Deputy Clerk by calling 507-467-3722.

$2500 Sign-On BOnuS

RNs & LPNs

New Graduates & Retirees Encouraged to Apply

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

• Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage on Preventative Care.

• Health Partners Dental Plan • Life & Accidental Death & Disability • 401K Matching Retirement Plan • Generous, Flexible PTO • Tuition Reimbursement • Supplemental Insurance Benefits through AFLAC Please send an application and resume to Attn: Director of Nursing, Chosen Valley Care Center, 1102 Liberty St. SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or e-mail cm2@chosenvalleyseniorliving.com (EOE/AA)

Chosen Valley Care Center, InC. A Senior Living Community

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

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

Bonus Pay on weekends and shift differential.

Contact Joyce or Suzy or stop by for an application.

Hiring SeaSonal agronomy Help Agronomy Plant Attendants Sprayer & Spreader Operator (Applicator) Truck drivers (CDL required) Inquire at: Spring Grove - 507-498-5321 Houston - 507-896-3147 Rushford - 507-864-2161.

Competitive wages.

Friendly outdoor work environment.

Download job description and application at www.fce.coop.

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

Green Lea Senior Living

115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 E.O.E.

…because the journey matters

Part-time Stocker / carry-out Harmony Foods is searching for several part-time Stocker / Carry-out Clerks.

Previous experience in a role providing good customer service is a plus. Must have a positive attitude and the ability to work on multiple tasks. A typical work schedule will be 12 – 25 hours per week. Must be available for a variety of shifts 7am – 9:30pm Sunday – Saturday including a weekend rotation of various shifts. Please apply in person at Harmony Foods or request an application by sending an email to harmonyfoods@harmonytel.net. Harmony Foods, ATTN: Store Manager, PO Box 598, Harmony, MN 55939.

Position nurse Full Time Night Shift AvAilAble

Sign Fillmore County 1,000 Farm Service Agency (FSA) has a Temporary FullTime Program Technician position open. Computer, organizational and excellent customer service skills required. Starting pay ranges from $12.19 to $22.18 per hour depending on the qualifications of the applicant. Position is located at the Fillmore County FSA Office, 413 Farmers St NW Preston, MN Telephone 507 765-3892.

Applications must be filed on form FSA-675 and may be obtained at the Fillmore County FSA Office or online at www.fsa.usda.gov.

Applications will be accepted at the Fillmore County FSA Office and be must be received by 4:30pm on March 27, 2015. For questions, please contact the County Office.

FSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. $

On Bonus

Part-time check-out clerk Harmony Foods is searching for checkout clerks. Experience working with cash register systems and providing good customer service a plus.

Responsible for scanning and bagging customer transactions, stocking inventory, assisting customers and general cleaning. Must have a positive customer service attitude and the ability to work on multiple tasks. A typical work schedule will be 12 – 18 hours per week, working a variety of shifts from 7am – 9pm Sunday - Saturday. Please apply in person at Harmony Foods or request an application by sending email to harmonyfoods@harmonytel.net.

Harmony Foods, ATTN: Store Manager, PO Box 598, Harmony, MN 55939.

www.myharmonyfoods.com

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EMPLOYMENT DRIVERS: Company CDL-A Excellent Pay+Incentives, & $2500 Sign On Bonus.

Regional and Long Haul Routes CDL-A + 1yr experience required. 507-696-7784 h9,16-x

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LOOKING FOR OFFICE HELP, parttime, computer savvy, good customer service skills, cleaning involved. Perfect intern opportunity. Seasonal position runs from June 1 to end of August. Please send resume to eaglecliffcampground@ gmail.com or call 507-467-2598. h16,23,2,9,16,23,30-o

MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES NEEDED Train at home to process medical billing & insurance claims! No experience needed! Online training at Bryan University! HS diploma/GED & computer/internet needed. 877/259-3880 (MCAN)

Clement Farms

Help Full ClFarmFarm Help • F•ull -TTime ime • Salaried Experience in Planting, Spraying and and Experience in Large LargeEquipment EquipmentOperation, Operation, Planting, Spraying Harvesting. GPS Farm Mapping Software Experience is a plus.

Harvesting. GPS Farm Software Experience is a Plus.

CDLMapping License required.

Resume to: 12515 CountyValley, Rd. 3,MN 55975 Send ResumeSend to: 12515 County Rd. 3, Spring Spring Valley, MN 55975

EMPLOYMENT Custom Grain Harvester HELP WANTED! Class A CDL Truck Drivers, Combine and Tractor graincart operators.

Texas through Dakotas. Competitive pay and Housing provided. Call Stan 785545-5966 (MCN)

NOW HIRING! Sewer crews, Grading and Street Crews, Laborers, Operators and Foreman. Metro work, union scale.

Hiring/referral bonus program. Call 952/469-2121 or email resume to: info@ friedgesinc.com (MCAN) NOW HIRING Company OTR drivers. $2,000 sign on bonus, flexible home time, extensive benefits. Call now! Hibb’s & Co. 763/389-0610 (MCAN) “Can You Dig it”? Heavy Equipment Operator Training! 3 Week Program.

Bulldozers, Backhoes, Excavators.

Lifetime Job Placement Assistance with National Certifications. VA Benefits Eligible! (866) 918-5006 (MCN) CLASS A CDL Regional Driver. Good home time. Great pay and benefits.

Matching 401K. Bonuses and tax free money. No touch freight. Experience needed. Call Scott 507-437-9905. Apply online www.mcfgtl.com (MCN)

Fillmore Central AssistAnt ProPerty MAnAger

Oak Creek Dental is looking for an energetic Full-Time Registered Dental Hygienist who will provide exceptional patient care, outstanding communication skills and be a motivated team player. Our office hours are MondayThursday 7:30am-4:30pm with lunch from 12:30pm-1:30pm.

Pay is negotiable and based on experience.

Please call 563-547-1704 with any quesitons and send your resumes to oakcreek-dental@live.com

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals

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

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

The Assistant Property Manager, under the direction of the Property Manager, is responsible for coordinating all aspects of apartment community operations and to act as main point of contact in the absence of the Property Manager.

The right candidate must be a team player with a positive can-do attitude.

Scholarship Foundation

The Fillmore Central Scholarship Foundation is a locally supported, non-profit, tax-exempt organization.

Operated by a volunteer committee, our purpose is to provide scholarships to graduates of Fillmore Central High School.

Help wanted

nurse Full Time Night Shift

1,000 Send Resume to $

Sign On Bonus

dennis.applebaum@outlook.com F/T and PT Available Tel:647-677-9810

Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce Director of Business & Director of Tourism

Help Lanesboro look to the future! Two leaders are needed for our vibrant business and community organization. Incumbents will work with the Chamber Board and report to the Executive Committee of the Board. Together with the board they create and execute an operational plan to achieve the strategic goals and provide a wide variety of services to its membership. They will engage with businesses and guests. Bachelor’s degree preferred; both positions are three quarters time and year round.

Director of Business: Supports our business members through growing and maintaining member base, expanding and improving services, managing budget and cash flow, overseeing website, coordinating with community organizations and more.

Director of Tourism: Promotes the Lanesboro experience through marketing and social media management, engaging in regional partnerships and tourism initiatives, inviting press coverage, overseeing special events and more. Applicants should send resume with cover letter to: LACC Search committee, P.O. Box 348, Lanesboro, MN 55949 or contact Sandy Kiel @ 507-467-9605 or sacredclayfarm@ acegroup.cc for more information.

Maple Leaf Services, Inc. 100 Main 2 S.E., Preston

RESidEntiAl SuPPoRt StAff PoSitionS AvAilAblE

• PM Shift: full-time and Part-time • late night Shift: full-time and Part-time • Personal Support Position: Afternoon/Evenings (Must be willing to drive to Rochester)

Apply online at mapleleafservices.org or call Cherie at 507-765-2107 EOE Providing services for people with developmental disabilities for 30+ years!

How can you help?

In you are interested in becoming an active volunteer, making a contribution or establishing a scholarship please contact: Fillmore Central Scholarship Foundation %Joyce Hellickson 23997 County 14, Preston, MN 55965

Cardinal of Minnesota, LTD is accepting applications for those who have the desire to work with individuals with disabilities in Harmony area.

Positions available offer competitive pay, benefits and fun workplace! To learn about the positions available, the Cardinal experience and apply online, visit us at www.cardinalofminnesota.com

Now INtroducINg oN-SIte JoB FAIrS At VAlley deSIgN!

Stop in and visit with an Express Employment Staffing Consultant to find out how we can put you to work at Valley Design!

every thursday from 8am-10am

Call Express Employment Professionals for more information at 507-285-1616 or stop by Valley Design on Thursday!

133 US 52 Fountain, MN 55935 rochestermn.expresspros.com www.expresspros.com

NURSING ASSISTANTS

Full-Time, Part-Time & On-Call $750 Sign-On Bonus

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

•Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage on preventative care •Health Partners Dental Plan •Life & Accidental Death and Disability •Generous, Flexible PTO •401K Matching Retirement Plan •Tuition Reimbursement •Supplemental Insurance Benefits through AFLAC Application should be forwarded to: Chosen Valley Care Center, Attn: Director of Nursing, 1102 Liberty St. SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or applications may be downloaded at www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com (EOE/AA)

Chosen Valley Care Center, InC. A Senior Living Community

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Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI

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

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

601 lyNdale ave iN Sv $107,900

627 N. SecTioN, SpriNg valley $109, 900

8.92 acres on hard surface road. Partially fenced, 36x50 garage/shed, NEW 40x80 pole shed w/finished interior and also includes a room for an office, 1/2 bath, electrical, heated, workbenches, cement floor and approach. Great building for many uses with ample area for storage and large enough to park a motor home or semi-truck. The 36x50 garage is half cemented and the storage space is rocked.

Black top circle drive for easy access in and out of the property. The 3 bdrm home has been updated w/new wood stove in family room, laminate, neutral carpet & hdwd floors throughout. SELLER OFFERING $8,000 KITCHEN ALLOWANCE

Charming Cape Cod Style 3 bdrm home.

Numerous updates including new roof on house & garage 2012, updated windows, vinyl siding, Brazilian cherry floors, hardwood floors, wood fireplace, formal dining, updated kitchen with newer appliances and unfinished basement waiting your finishing touches!

Located on large 1/2 acre lot near school.

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

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

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

40 5th St. NE, HARMONy

401 Hillcrest St. E, LANESBORO

Love the location, love the yard!

Immaculate 3 bedroom 2 bath home that’s easy to keep and enjoy! Partially finished lower level with family room plus storage.

1 car garage with extra space for garden shed, work shop area or storage. $92,500

Whether you are looking for a geta-way or a permanent stay this property has many advantages! 3 bedrm 2 bath, vaulted ceilings, 2 car att garage, and the ability to have it your way!

Spacious 1 1/2 story 4 bedroom home. Roof, windows, furnace & C/A 2011. Main floor bathroom & bedrooms. Upstairs has 2 large bedrooms with large closets, plus generous sitting area. 2 car det garage. $99,900

Traditional 1910 2 story home on corner lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Nice layout, original woodwork, hardwood floors, paneled doors, beveled glass and built-ins. Front enclosed porch and back porch. $38,900

509 park St. Se., chatField $139,900 Ranch home • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Steel siding • Large private fenced yard • 2 decks • Walk-out • 2 storage sheds • New roof • New sewer line • Newer furnace • Updated electrical box $194,500

107 Spruce St. Se, Fountain Newer home • 3 baths • 4 bedroom• Wood floors • Master bath • 6-panel doors • Heated 3 car garage • Large deck • Large bedroom • Vaulted ceilings • Kitchen nook & bar • Maintenance free siding • Dead end street • Backs up to the park

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

1015 Ridge Rd. S, PRESTON 10.39 Acres or 4 Acres, offered in parcels: Move in ready 3 bedrm/2 bath home. Open floor plan, hardwood floors. Finished LL walk out. Att garage plus heated work shop with overhead doors. 4 +/- acres. $164,900

Lots on South Hill, PRESTON: Buildable Lots with City utilities Lot A) 4 acres mostly wooded great buildable site $40,000 Lot B & C) Approx. half acre lots, exceptional view! $29,900 each.

SOLD

324 Minnesota Ave. W, MABEL

SOLD

No backyard neighbors!

This neat 3 bedroom, 2 bath home backs up to the park! Main floor bedroom, bath, laundry was an addition. Eatin kitchen, plus a dining room and good sized living room. Super sized 1 car detached.

1

OR PURCHASE 10.39 ACRES, zoned for horses. Call for details, and combined price.

FARM • WyKOFF

FARM • LANESBORO 157

SOLD

5 bedroom home offering privacy. 3 car attached garage. Pole barn, shop, and shed. Scenic views & wildlife galore!

• • • • • www.semnrealestate.com • • • • •

open houSe

320 ave. b ne, chatField

4 bedrooms • 2 baths • Main floor master • Main floor laundry • New flooring • New windows • Vinyl siding • Fenced yard • Storage shed • Patio • Garage

open houSe

SATURDAy, MARCH 21 • 12:00-1:30PM

200 hillSide ave., laneSboro

2 Acres in city limits • 4 large bedrooms • 3 baths • Sauna • Main floor laundry • Formal living and dining • Open floor plan • Wood floors • Large family room • Rec room • Wet bar • Updated kitchen • Walk-out • Deck • Patio • Covered porch • 25x52 shop w/heat and air • 12x52 building • 14x20 garden shed w/cement floor • 2+ heated attached garage • New roof, furnace, air and water heater • Mature trees • Wildlife • Great views • Private

$229,900

920 grand St. Se, chatField

$139,900

$245,000

SOLD!

1 level ranch (Appro 3600 sq ft) 5 bedrooms • 2 baths • Open floor plan • Ideal for entertaining • Handicapped 34832 310th St., laneSboro access • Formal living • Dining room • Sun room •Family room • Kitchen island • Rec room • Fireplace 26.8 acres • Completely redone down to studs • w/brick and built-in bookshelves • 2-car heated garage Everything new in the last 1 - 1/2 years • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Main floor laundry • 3-season porch • New • 1 car detached garage • 6/10 acre • Hot tub 107 Zenith St., laneSboro septic, furnace, c/a, windows • Remodeled kitchen • 50x60 pole shed • Storage shed • Woods • Pasture • 2.7 acres • City limits • Private • Wooded • 3 bedrooms • 2 $139,900 Ideal for animals • Good hunting • 9’ ceilings baths • Vinyl siding • W/o lower level • Gorgeous setting 114 7th St. Sw, chatField 3 bedrooms on same floor • 2 baths • Wood floors • Main floor laundry/mudroom • Fireplace • Bar • 3-season 32337 Juniper porch • Large fenced yard • Storage shed rd., chatField

$379,900

$104,900

6.22 acres • 7 bedrooms • 3 baths • 4800 Sq.ft • 2 704 kenilworth ave, family rooms • Rec room • Fireplace • Living room laneSboro • Formal dining room • Large deck • Large private patio • 2 laundry rooms • Master bath • W/in closet 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Douglas Fir floors • Archways • Open living and dining room • d/o • 2 car garage • • 4 car garage • Heated shop • Great location Enclosed porch • Block exterior

$225,000 43764 State hwy 44, Mabel 8.97 Acre Hobby Farm • 3+Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Wood Floors • Remodeled Kitchen •Island Bar • Living Room • Family Room • D/O • Steel Siding • Deck • 24x40 Garage/ Shop • Heated Shop • Garden Shed • Horse/Cattle Barn •Tillable • Pasture • Apple Trees and Plum Trees • Black Top Roads • Edge of City Limits

100 Coffee St., LANESBORO Super location, updated building, priced to sell.

CALL Today!!

Only $58,900

on US HWY 52. 60 x 80 building, built in 2005. Includes office, reception & bathroom area. Shop area is 4224 sq. ft. 24 x 24 loft area above office. Asphalt parking area. Call today for more information!

the leAder In the reAl eStAte InduStry!

For 26 yeArS

I Show All MlS lIStIngS

604 union St. ne, chatField

$144,900

IDEAL LOCATION on US Hwy 52 and Main Ave N Harmony.

This property offers great visibility for your business.

Call today for showing! $49,900

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SATURDAy, MARCH 21 • 10:30-11:45AM $324,900

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Centrally located Brick building has been beautifully redone. Original tin ceiling and wood floors. Doors, windows, CA, wiring, and lighting, roof all updated. Call today!

EXCEPTIONAL LOCATION

75+ Acres farm. American Four Square home, original woodwork, wood floors.

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

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$129,900

GREAT OPPORTUNITy:

11.69 Acres - Lanesboro, 4 bedrm/2 bath home with many updates Original wood floors, high ceilings, and nice detail.

Out buildings include 45x24 hay shed, 48x32 pole shed, wood shed, and fenced pasture. New well 2014. $189,900

3 bedroom well kept home with

Excellent location.

Commercial building site near SV Dental Center on busy corner of Highway 16 & Co Rd 8. Approximately 1.75 acres.

Kelsey Bergey Real Estate Agent remax@harmonytel.net Office 507-886-4221 23535 341st Ave., LANESBORO

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

15 3rd St. SE, HARMONy

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608 River St. SW, CHATFIELD

140 1st Ave. SE, HARMONy

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

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

STIN

LI NEW

823 N. Broadway Sv $69,900

117 N. Broadway ave., SpriNg valley $109,900 PRICE REDUCTION

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

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

SOLD

300 w Tracy rd.

SpriNg valley $260,000

Select Properties

102 W Hwy 52, CANTON

Todd Hadoff

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

SOLD!

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

$149,900

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

COMMERCIAL

208 aShburn St., laneSboro

SOLD!

chat n chew- reStaurant - laneSboro

(inveStMent rental or perManent hoMe)

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

Established restaurant • Turn key operation • High traffic area • Inventory and equipment included • Large 1 bedroom apartment • Great opportunity • Great price. $139,500 $159,900

$99,500

403 hillcreSt St. e, laneSboro

Townhouse • Maintenancefree living • Ideal for weekend getaway • Sun porch • 2 car attached garage • Deer in backyard

$318,000 101 weSt view dr., laneSboro 2 acres • 5 bedrooms • 4 baths • Backs up to woods • Master bath • 2 w/in closets • Living room w/ fireplace • Formal dining room • Large family room • Open kitchen and dining area • Covered deck • W/ out to patio • 2 car attached garage • 2 car heated detached garage • Finished loft area

19405 State highway 80, wykoFF

2.5 acres • Blacktop road • 4 bedrooms on main floor • Main floor laundry • Remodeled kitchen • New carpet • Freshly painted • Lower level is sheetrocked for family room and 2 dens • 720 sq ft garage • Enclosed breezeway • Large deck $155,000

SOLD!

606 cliFF St. ne, chatField

3+Bedrooms • 2 Baths • New Flooring Throughout • Updated Ranch Home • Formal Living Room • Dining Room • Kitchen Island • Family Room • Steel Siding • Deck • 2-Car Garage

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RUSHFORD 522 Eiken Dr $174,900

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RUSHFORD 207 E Park St $69,900

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LANESBORO 39063 County 10 $109,900

PRice Reduced

Real Estate, LLC

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

RichaRd Milne

BUILDABLE LOT RUSHFORD 709 Trisdahl Ct $19,900

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

Reduced PRice • $238,000

LOT 66 x 208 w/ Garage 24 x 28 Zoned for Residential Home

Prime hunting and Rec. Mostly wooded parcel. approx nbr of acres 80. tree coverage Medium. type of Property Mixed Use. Hobby Farm. apx Pasture acres 10. apx Wooded acres 70. land improvements Public Road. legal description Section 25 Twp 104 Range 011 80 Acres 7.50 AC W 1/2 SE 1. county Fillmore. MlS # 4058366

Rod Darr Cell 507-951-3843 rod@darrauctions.com

Sanden Realty 298th St. Phone: 507-894-4589 chatfield, Mn 55923 507-896-2586

ONliNe & live AuctiONs QUALITY BUILT TWIN HOME

NEW RANCH WITH MAIN FLOOR LIVING!

PRICED WELL UNDER ASSESSED VALUE!

NEW LISTING

416 GROVE ST NE , CHATFIELD

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

501 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD

#4059129

10:30 AM - 12:00 NOON

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

ELCOR Realty Co.

$199,900 16268 COUNTY 2, CHATFIELD #4060100

SATURDAY, MARCH 21ST CATTLE/HORSE/HUNTING

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

MAIN FLOOR LIVING

$179,900 313 TWIFORD ST SW, CHATFIELD #4060234

• 3+ Bedrooms • 2 Baths, 2 Car Garage • New cabinets • Granite tops • Ceramic backsplash • Stainless steel appliances • Main floor laundry • 2 New furnaces & A/C for comfort control • Original woodwork • Hardwood floors • Leaded window

WONDERFUL HORSE SET-UP

ACREAGE CLOSE IN WITH CITY UTILITIES

11 ACRES

NEW LISTING

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

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

340 HWY 52 N, FOUNTAIN

$159,900 #4057791

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

DOVER-EYOTA OR CHATFIELD SCHOOLS

$209,900 26114 JASMINE DRIVE, FOUNTAIN #4057272

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

TOTALLY REMODELED – PRIVATE BACKYARD

3 ACRES

77 ACRE FARM

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

• 4 Bedroom • 3 Bath • Walkout • 0.88 acre • 1987 • Extra detached garage/workshop (26’ x 30’) • New septic • Roof • Furnace • Water heater • A/C • Main floor living • Just add finishing touches

416 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD

• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • New well & septic • Remodeled with tons of improvements • Barn w/lean-to • 2-Garages • Workshop • Fenced pasture • Spring fed creek • Blacktop Road

$349,900 31310 GAELIC ROAD, LANESBORO #4058134

TOWNHOME LOTS

SOLD

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

$179,900 514 PLEASANT ST SW, CHATFIELD ##4060291

NEW TOWNHOME UNDER CONSTRUCTION

5.22 ACRES – HORSES WELCOME!

TIM DANIELSON

#4060234

• 2 Bedrooms • 2 baths • 2 Car Garage • 1993 • Main floor living • Finished lower level • Deck • Energy efficient •, Steel siding • Newer roof • Conveniently located • No association dues

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

1910 VINTAGE BEAUTY TOTALLY REMODELED

NEW LISTING

NEW TOO TO PHO FOR $169,900

$124,900

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BUILDABLE LOT LEWISTON 145 Fremont St $29,900

Single or Multi Family

#4059060

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

13 Acres - Hobby Farm Home, Other Bldgs, Pasture, Pond

620 UNION ST NE , CHATFIELD

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WINONA 27000 Fawn Rd $175,000

4 BR, 2 BA Open Layout

Jeff Darr Cell 715-495-6948 jeff@darrauctions.com

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3 BR, 2 BA, Garage Well Maintained Home

3 BR, 2 BA, 2 - 2 Car Garages Large Corner Lot

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SOLD 122 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD

• 4 Bedrooms • 3 SO Baths • LD 5,388 sq. ft. • 3 Car garage

385 HARRISON ST, LEWISTON

$62,900 508 JEREMIAH ST SE, PRESTON

#4054717

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

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

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NEW LISTING

10512 55TH ST SE, EYOTA

$136,900 #4059306

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

NEW LISTING

242 SILVER ST S, WYKOFF

$109,900 #4059569

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

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

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

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

LD woodwork • 3 Bedroom • 2 SO bath • Original 35710 290TH ST, LANESBORO

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

211 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD

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

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

303 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD

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

203 21ST ST SE, ROCHESTER

SO• 2LD • 3 Bedrooms Car garage • Large yard 515 1ST AVE SW,LD HARMONY

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

221 WINONA ST NE, CHATFIELD

LD • 4 Bedroomn • 2 bath •2 kitchens • Walkout, 2,208 SO

14625 COUNTY RD 142 SE, DOVER

SOLD • 2 Bedrooms • 3 Baths •, 4,200 sq. ft. • Blacktop

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, March 16, 2015

This week’s Sudoku answer is located on page 42.

AUTOS CASH FOR CARS: All Cars/Trucks Wanted. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Any Make/ Model. Call For Instant Offer: 1-800871-9134 (MCN) Cash paid for Antique Harley Davidson motorcycles and related parts from 1900 thru 1970. Any condition including rough or incomplete. Will pay top price and pick up anywhere. Phone 309-645-4623 (MCN) *CASH TODAY* We’ll Buy Your Car Today! (Any Condition) + Free SameDay Pickup. Best Cash Offer Guaranteed!

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FARM FIRST AND SECOND crop hay round bales with no rain. 55-65 pound bales.

507-875-2630. f16,23-x ALFALFA/GRASS HAY 3x3x8’ + Small 50# bales. Green-soft, NO RAIN. 507-421-6050. f16,23,30,6-x Attention LANDOWNERS, hunting land wanted to lease. Willing to pay top $$$. Fully insured. Any size parcels.

Will consider renting only part of the property or season if your family hunts.

Great way to help pay taxes! Call or txt Pat @ 612-865-3865. email: pgaffney@ pressenter.com f9,16,23,30,6,13,20,27-x HAY FOR SALE: 3’x3’x7’ bales. Mostly alfalfa, some grass, under a roof in Cherry Grove area, $60. Call Phil Hebrink at 507-937-3327. f9,16,23,30-x

AUTOS New 2015 ModelS

(7) CHEVY Equinox (2) CHEVY Impala LT. 4dr (2) CHEVY Malibu LT (2) bUICK Enclave CXL, aWD

(3) CHEVY 3/4 Ton Crew Cab, 4WD (8) CHEVY 1/2 Ton Crew Cab LT, 4WD CHEVY 3/4 Ton Double Door, 4x4 (4) CHEVY 1/2 Ton Double Door, 4x4

PrograM veHicleS 2012 CHEVY Impala LT, 60,000 Miles, Fac. Warranty, Remote Start, FWD

NOW ONLY $11,495

2010 CHEVY Traverse 2LT, FWD, (1 Owner) Quads, Heated Leather, Rear Camera

NOW ONLY $13,995

2010 bUICK Enclave CXL, aWD, (1-Owner), Heated Leather, Quad Seats, New Tires

NOW ONLY $19,495

2009 CHEVY HHR, 2LT, 81,000 Miles, Local Trade

NOW ONLY $8,995

‘14 CHEVY Impala LTZ, 12,000 Miles ‘09 CHEVY Impala LTZ, 4dr

2009 CHEVY Impala LTZ, Heated Leather, Sunroof, New Tires, Remote Start

uSed veHicleS ‘14 CHEVY HD 3/4 ton Crew Cab LTZ 4WD “Diesel“ (1- Owner) ‘13 CHEVY 1/2 Crew Cab LT, 4WD, 25,000 Miles, (1-Owner) Fac Warr ‘13 CHEVY 1/2 ton Crew LTZ, 4WD, Fac Warr, D-White ‘13 CHEVY 1/2 ton Crew Cab LT, 4dr, 4WD, 32,000 Miles, (1 Owner) Fac Warr ‘13 CHEVY 1/2 Crew Cab LT, Z-71, 4WD, 40,000 Miles, (1-Owner) ‘13 CHEVY 1/2 Crew Cab LT, 4WD, 28,000 Miles, (1-Owner) Fac Warr ‘13 CHEVY 1/2 Ton Ext-Cab LT, Z-71, 4WD, 31,000 Miles ‘13 CHEVY Equinox LT, FWD, 30,000 Miles, (1-Owner) ‘12 CHEVY 1/2 Ton Reg-Cab LS, 4WD, 22,000 Miles, (1-Owner) ‘12 F150 Crew Lariat 25K, 4wd, FacWarr (1-Owner) ‘12 CHEVY avalanche LT 4WD, (1-Owner) 38,000 Miles ‘12 CHEVY Equinox LTZ FWD, (1-Owner) Very Clean!!!

‘12 CHEVY Equinox 2LT, FWD, 42,000 Miles, V-6, NaV ‘12 CHEVY Impala LT, Local Trade, Fac Warr $11,495 ‘12 CHEVY Impala LTZ, 42,000 Miles, Sunroof, Heated Seats, Fac Warr, Local Trade ‘12 FORD Escape Limited ‘12 DODGE Grand Caravan R/T, Loaded

‘11 bUICK LaCrosse CX, (1-Owner), New Tires, 37,000 Miles ‘11 bUICK Enclave CXL, aWD, (1-Owner), 85,000 Miles, New Tires ‘11 CHEVY 3/4 ton Crew, 4WD, “Diesel” ‘11 CHEVY Equinox LT aWD, (1-Owner) 58,000 Miles ‘11 CHEVY Malibu 2LT, 52,600 Miles, Local Trade ‘11 CHEVY Traverse 2LT, FWD, DVD, Sunroof, Heated Leather, Local Trade, Quads ‘10 CHEVY Equinox aWD LTZ, 49,000 Miles, New Tires, Sunroof, (1-Owner) ‘10 CHEVY Traverse, (1-Owner) ‘10 CHEVY Impala, LTZ, 4dr ‘10 HONDa Civic EX, 4dr, (1-Owner), Sunroof, New Tires, Now Only $10,495 ‘10 Nissan altima, 4dr, Local Trade ‘09 CHEVY 1/2 Ton Crew Cab LTZ, 4WD, 83,000 Miles, Local Trade, New Tires, Now Only $24,995 ‘09 CHEVY 1 Ton Reg Cab, 4WD, (1-Owner) 27,000 Miles ‘09 CHEVY Equinox LTZ, aWD, Local Trade, Loaded ‘09 CHEVY Impala LTZ, New Tires, Sunroof, Heated Leather ‘09 CHEVY Malibu 2LT, Heated Seats ‘09 CHEVY Suburban LTZ, 4WD, Loaded, Local Trade ‘09 GMC acadia SLT, FWD, Heated Leather, Sunroof, New Tires

‘09 PONTIaC Torrent, FWD, 74,000 Miles, Heated Leather, Local Trade ‘08 CHEVY 1/2 ton Ext Cab LT, 4WD, Z-71, Local Trade ‘07 DODGE Charger SXT, V-6, Local Trade, 91,000 Miles ‘06 MERCURY Grand Marquris LS, 97,000 Miles, Leather, New Tires, Local Trade, Now Only $6,195 ‘05 CHEVY HD 3/4 Crew LT, 4WD, “Diesel”, Leather ‘05 CHEVY Impala 4dr, 110,000 Miles, Only $4,995 ‘05 FORD F-150 Crew Lariat, 4WD, Leather, 5.4 V-8 ‘04 CHEVY Trailblazer EXT LT, 4WD, Local Trade, 114,000 Miles, New Tires ‘04 PONTIaC bonneville SE, 3800 V-6, Local Trade ‘03 CHEVY Trailblazer LS, 4WD, Local Trade ‘03 CHEVY Impala, 4dr, Only $3,495 ‘01 DODGE Intrepid, 4dr, 83,000 Miles, V-6, Local Trade ‘01 HYUNDaI Elantra, $995 ‘00 PONTIaC Grand am, Local Trade ‘00 PONTIaC Grand am SE, 4dr, $995 ‘98 CHEVY 1/2 ton Reg Cab, 2WD, Cheap!!!

‘98 FORD Taurus, 4dr, $750 ‘97 PONTIaC Grand Prix, 2dr, 3800 V-6, Local Trade, $1,495

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Service PHone 563-547-4910 Service: Dick Holten Keep that great gM feeling with genuine gM parts

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2009 CHEVY Suburban, LTZ, 4WD 98,000 Miles, Heated Leather, Quads, Remote Start, Local Trade

NOW ONLY $24,195

2008 FORD F150 CREW Cab XLT, 92,000 Miles, 4WD, Local Trade

NOW ONLY $17,995

2004 CHEVY Trailblazer LS, 4wd, 113,000, Local Trade, “Great Condition”

NOW ONLY $6,995

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Monday, March 16, 2015

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GARAGE SALES

FOR SALE

THANK YOU

THANK YOU

USED BOOK SALE: Sat. Mar. 21st, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Sunday, Mar. 22nd, 1-4 p.m. Bag sale $5 & reductions on Sunday Only. Supporting funds by Thrivent Financial. Houston County Historical Society, 104 History Ln, Caledonia, MN. 507-725-3884 g9,16-x

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

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THANK YOU for the cards and visits after my fall. Special thanks to the Preston Ambulance Service and the staff at Gunderson Harmony Healtth Care Center. The care and treatment were great and we are fortunate to have these service’s available when we need them.

All your efforts are greatly appreciated.

We are blessed to live in such a caring community.

Donald Berkland t16-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A special thank you to the senior class of Fillmore Central for drawing my name to win $500. Also to Sara Schultz for selling me the ticket.

Thanks again, Pat Soland t16-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I want to thank my amazing family and friends for the wonderful food and flowers, cards, all the calls, and visitors I had after I came home from having surgery.

Shirley Whalen t16-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We wish to to thank everyone for remembering our sister Marion Glenna with prayers, cards, and memorials at the time of her death. Your thoughtfullness was greatly appreciated.

Neil Bremseth Family t16-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We want to thank our family and friends for the many acts kindness shown to us during the passing of our Mother, Glenice Grooters. A special thank you to Pastor Roger Lokker for his comforting words, the Greenleafton Church Service Group, the Dutch Trio, and Thauwald Funeral Home. Our thanks to her many caregivers during these last few years; Park Lane Assisted Living, Clara House of Harmony, Saint Marys Hospital, and the Spring Valley Nursing Home. We appreciate each and every one of you.

Rodney and Ramona Grooters Leslie Grooters Rick and Sue Grooters Bob and Krystal Grooters t16-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We the family of Mary Hall would like to thank our community, relatives, and friends for the outpouring of support the last year and a half as mom struggled with Alzheimers; and at the time of her passing. Thanks to the staff at Traditions, Harmony Health Care and Heartland Hospice for your care and concern for mom. To Pastor Kerry and Father Arens and the entire St. Patricks family for the love shown us during this difficult time.

To Heidi Dybing for your beautiful gift of music during her funeral mass. Lastly, to Riley Funeral Home for your kindness and professionalism. We will be forever grateful.

Pat, Nancy, Alex, and families t16-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Time is running out to buy a new Classic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. Call today for more information and special pricing! Theobald Heating Solutions 507-533-4523 (N002)tfn NEW 2014 and 2015 Yamaha electric and gas Golf Carts. Also used golf carts. We take trades. Different location in Albert Lea, MUST CALL 507-438-2705. We are an authorized Yamaha dealer. MEL’S GOLF CARS. network-16 TRAILER CLOSE-OUT SALE! Aluminum Snowmobile trailers: 10’, 12’, 20’ & 24’; 6’x12’ V-nose ramp door cargo $2,750.00; 7’x10’ V-nose ramp Trike Trailer $2,999.00; 10’, 12’ & 14’ dump trailers; 101”x25’, 28’, 30’ & 32’ Hi-deck Gooseneck 24,000#; 515-9724554 www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com (MCN) Pianos, Digital Pianos, Rodgers Church Organs - New, Used, Sales & Service - Call DEWEY KRUGER MUSIC, Northwood, Iowa, 800-933-5830, deweykrugermusic.com network-16 Mixed firewood: $50 per pick-up load. You haul. 507-272-1686. s9,16-x

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

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One bedroom apartment in Harmony. $300/mo. includes water & sewer. Renter pays utilities. 507-273-3143. r9,16,23,30o Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available Immediately.

765-2131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfno Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x

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

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

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

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

For rent Office space for rent in downtown Preston. Beautiful view, conference room, lunch room and bathroom facilities. Spacious with 470 square feet. $385/mo.

Call 507-251-5297 for details.

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Mar 20th, 21St & 22nd.….......7:30pM Rated R • Run Time: 2 hour 8 minutes Bring your own Bucket for popcorn everyday & save! www.jemmovies.com • 507-886-7469

AUCTION CALENDAR Second Monday Nov. - April - Gehling Auction Hay and Straw Sale. Hay sales will be held at 12:00 noon. For more info call Don Ward at 507-743-2250 or Gehling Auction Company at 507-765-2131. Listing in the Journal.

Thurs., Mar. 19, at 9:30am- All types of farms equipment, Farm lines and all other miscellaneous farm related items.. For more info call Gehling Auction Company at 1-800770-0347. Listing in the Journal Sat., Mar. 21 9am - Antique, Tool, Household Auction. Sale held at Spring Valley Sales Auction Bldg, 412 East Park St., Spring Valley, MN. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183.

Notice in the Journal.

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Sun., Mar. 22 at 5:30pm - DARR online auction.

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

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

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Kristin’s Sunshine Child Care has openings for ages 1-8. Licensed. Food Program. Parent Aware Member. Large fully-fenced backyard. Rushford 5 miles from I-90 on Sievers Dr. 507-450-1082. h2,9,16,23,30-x Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements.

Same day service. Used cars for sale.

Hi-Tech Rebuilders, Rushford. 507-8647440 or 507-459-1504. v11tfn- o FILLMORE COUNTY WEB DESIGN, $95 site setup plus $10/ mo. hosting fee, 4-page mobile business website. Lanesboro, MN, 507-429-2458. donlukkason.com, Featured websites gilbslanesboro. com and rushforddentalclinic.com. v2,16(1st&3rd)-x

schroeder drywall ReSidential - CommeRCial

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

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

11753 State Hwy 43, Mabel, MN 55954 Craig Henry Shop • Mobile 507.450.5573 Mon.,507.493.5399 Jan. 12, at noon - Canton Auction Hay & Straw

CALL FOR ALL YOUR REPAIR NEEDS!

Sale. For more info call Don Ward at 507-743-2250 or Gehling Auction Company at 507-765-2132. Listing in the Journal.

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

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

www.preston-equipment.com

New Tillage

New JohN deere TracTors

• JD 2623 VT Disc 26’

• 1025R

• 6150R

• JD 2210 28’5 ft w/Rolling Basket

• 5100E

• 8345R

• 2720 5 Shank Ripper w/Rolling Basket

• 6115D

• 2720 7 Shank Ripper w/Rolling Basket

Used Tillage • 09’ JD 2310 33’9” Finisher • 08’ JD 2310 24’ LDFinisher SO

• 512 Disc Ripper 7 Shank • 39’ JD 726 Finisher • DMI 28 1/2”SO Tiger LD II Rolling Basket

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Used TracTors row crop & UTiliTy • ‘13 6150R 2W Coming In • ‘12 8235R IVT/ILS Front Duals • (2) ‘12 8360R IVT/ILS Front Duals • ‘12 6125R / Loader 450 hrs • ‘12 6100D 2W Open St, 788 hrs • ‘09 JD 8130 MFWD • ‘04 8220 ILS PS • JD 4050 2WD Cab / Quad • JD 7220 MFWD IVT

• 13’ 1770 NT CCS 16 row Lqu fert, Sunroof Box, Row Shutoffs • 13’ 1770 NT 12 row Lqu fert, Row Shutoffs CCU • 11’ 1790 12/23 CCS Lqu fert, Row Shutoffs • 10’ 1790 12/24 CCS Lqu fert, Row

• JD 9200 4x4

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combiNes • ‘10 9670 STS 9670 680 hrs.

• ‘09 9670 STS 1200 hrs.

• ‘06 9660 STS.

Shutoffs • 07’ 1750 6 row Dry fert • 07’ 1750 6 row Lqu fert

Call on used financing specials!

Wildlife & Habitat of Fillmore County would like to give a huge thank you to all of our major donors & sponsors.

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All children 13 and under are welcome to submit Weather Art. Send your picture to Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or email it to: ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com or drop it off at the Fillmore County Journal, 136 St. Anthony St., Preston, MN Be sure to include Child’s First and Last Name, Age, Town and Title of Art Work.

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Your generosity helped make the 22nd annual WHFC Banquet a great success.

WHFC is a nonprofit local organization that is working in the Fillmore County area actively promoting good conservation practices & improving habitat by providing trees & shrubs, wildlife feed & pheasants to our membership. If you are interested in joining WHFC, please contact a committee member: Dan & Kelli Jo Dornink, Melissa Kiehne & Ryan Rismeyer, Eric & Sue Ostrom

2015 MAJoR DoNoRS John & Karen Babler Bob & Sandy Benson Matt & Amy Benson Greg Davids Financial Services Deer Creek Long Spurs NWTF First SE Bank of Harmony/Canton Hammell Equipment Harmony Agri Services Harmony Conservation Club Rod Johnson Construction

Kingsley Mercantile Knuston Construction Koliha Insurance/Lynda Koliha Dave & Tracie Mensink Farms oak Meadow Meats Poet Biorefining Preston Equipment R & J Wood Goods Ridgeview Farms Thauwald Funeral Homes Lynn Tienter Farms

2015 SuPPoRTING SPoNSoRS Al Larson & Sons Plumbing & Heating American Family Insurance/Kiel Anderson B & B Olympic Bowl Bauer Built Tires Branding Iron Dacia’s on Main Diane H Photography F & M Community Bank Fillmore County Journal Gehling Implement Harmony Foods Harmony Golf Course Harmony Greenhouse Harmony Repair Service Harmony Vet Clinic Jamberry/Heather Barth Kelly Printing & Signs KFIL Mabel Flowers Major & Company McCabe Repairs, Preston

McKean Auto Morem Electric NAPA/Preston Auto Parts New Generations of Harmony Northwest Aluminum Old Ways New Ideas Parker, Mindy: Pampered Chef Preston Dairy & Farm Preston Motor Mart Preston Servicemen’s Club Sally’s Hair to Dye For Scheevel & Sons Solberg Welding/Ironside Trailers Torgerson, Liz: Thirty-One Village Farm & Home of Mabel Weber & Judd of Preston Wheelers Work-It Circuit

The WHFC planning committee would also like to extend a big thank you to all the volunteers that help to make the program a success. Special thanks to Marc Prestby for his auctioneering talent and to the Wheelers staff for catering a wonderful meal.

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