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Harmony dealing with freezing pipes

By Jade Sexton jade@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Brothers Lee, Corey, and Paul Novotny have opened the only Verizon Wireless retail location in Fillmore County in Chatfield, Minn.

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New name, new location, same great service

By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Main Street Wireless, LLC, formerly Magnum Wireless, of Chatfield, Minn. has opened in its new location at 20 Main Street South in Chatfield. The business, which originally opened in the Magnum Sports building in May 2013, is now located in the former Stevens Ford building.

The idea behind becoming an authorized Verizon Wireless retailer was due to the fact that “Verizon has the best service so it was logical to offer that service in this area” co-owner Lee Novotny stated adding that people no longer have to drive to Rochester,

Minn. to receive service. The Chatfield location can provide more personal service to local residents. Main Street Wireless is the only authorized Verizon Wireless retailer in Fillmore County and is proudly locally owned and operated.

Owners and brothers Lee, Corey, and Paul Novotny have remodeled the office space bringing the building back to life. According to Lee Novotny the new location has several advantages including a larger space with room for expansion, a larger parking lot and a great location on Main Street with very nice big windows.

Services available include new accounts, upgrades, adding lines,

paying bills and more. There are many phones on display including Samsung, iPhones, Droids, and other popular cell phones as well as accessories of all kinds.

Since opening the business in 2013 the community of Chatfield as well as Fillmore County residents have been very supportive.

Lee states that it has been “pretty busy” with a lot of people coming in. The business currently employs two people other than the owners.

The brothers also do their part in supporting the community of Chatfield and Fillmore County also. Lee is the Assistant Fillmore County Attorney and additionSee MAIN STREET Page 10 

At the Harmony City Council meeting on March 11, Kyle Morem, Jamie Breezer, and Bill Hanlon approached the council about getting credit for running water to prevent pipes from freezing.

The long stretch of below-zero temperatures has wreaked havoc on water mains and water pipes all over. To prevent frozen water pipes and a potentially expensive plumbing bill, many residents have been letting a little water run at all times. Some have requested the city offer some sort of credit on their water bills to help out.

Morem said his water is 36 degrees right now. Maintenance Employee Chris Johnson said it is recommended to start running water at 40 degrees.

Bill Hanlon said it could be helpful to the city to have people

running their water as well. “If there is no water moving, it will freeze,” he said.

Later in the meeting, the council discussed the possibility of giving a credit to residents. Mayor Steve Donney had come up with a proposal to help customers offset the extra costs. He had spoken with several residents, and he suggested the customers pay for the water they use. The city will then take the average sewer usage for January 15-April 15 from last year, and credit the user the difference in this year’s sewer usage for those three months.

City Administrator Jerome Illg had a slightly different idea of how to compensate. He suggested the city give a lump sum credit on the water bill for the additional use. Illg had figured out the average extra water usage based on a pencil-thin stream of water running 24 hours a day.

Illg felt this would be easier, and See HARMONY Page 3 

Whalan City Council learns of fire department cost studies

By Steve H arris steve@fillmorecountyjournal.com

At the February meeting of the Lanesboro Rural Fire Department, financial issues were raised that will require more research and discussion, according to the report shared at the Whalan City Council meeting on Monday, March 10.

A task force is now being formed (with representation from Lanesboro, Whalan, and local townships) to research the

costs of fire department services and how those services are best and most fairly paid for, says David Todd, City Administrator in Lanesboro, and an organizer of that task force. (Local townships include Holt, Amherst, Carlton, Arndahl, Preble and Norway).

“Whalan, the other townships, and Lanesboro, need information on how other jurisdictions go about this process,” says Todd.

“We want to make sure that an equitable system is in place. Right See WHALAN Page 19 

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, March 17, 2014

Fillmore Central to move forward with facility projects

CUP for apartments in Chatfield general commercial district issued

By Karen Reisner At the Chatfield City Council’s March 10 meeting an application submitted by property owners Geoff and Monica Griffin to construct four apartments in their building located at 15 Third Street SE was approved. Councilor Ken Jacobson was absent.

The B-1 (general commercial district) zoning encompasses commercial businesses or residential uses where fewer parking stalls are needed. A public hearing had been held on March 3 at a Planning and Zoning meeting. P & Z commissioners adopted the Findings of Fact and recommended the city council issue the Conditional Use Permit with five conditions attached.

Conditions include one parking stall per apartment (no parking in the alley), the installation of a sidewalk from existing sidewalk along Third Street to Unit 4, a landscape buffer on the northern edge of the property line, seasonal maintenance of the outside area, and an annual inspection of the building by the city for compliance.

Councilors unanimously adopted a resolution to issue the CUP and to allow the construction of the four residential apartments.

2013 Audit Accepted Jason Boynton, Smith & Schafer and Associates, reviewed the 2013 audit report. A clean, unqualified opinion was issued. The city’s tax capacity decreased as a result of the state’s change to market value exclusion (from $1,539,619 in 2012 to $1,484,605 in 2013).

Local Government Aid provides 22 percent of the city’s governance revenue. The city’s unreserved general fund balance was at 56 percent in 2013. That is 56 percent of the next year’s general fund property tax levy.

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is for the reserves to be between 40 and 60 percent.

Boynton commented that he has been impressed with the planning that happens in Chatfield. The audit report was accepted as presented.

A resolution was adopted to transfer money out of two obsolete funds, fund 315 or the 1997 Water Debt Service Fund and fund 329 or the 2008A Hillside Drive and Water Tower Debt Service Fund.

The funds were closed and any remaining dollars were transferred to the Water Capital Improvement Fund and the 2012A Water Tower Debt Service Fund.

Other Business In Brief •Timothy Melver was hired as full time Patrol Officer, effective March 11. Chief Shane Fox reported that Melver was selected from three part time officers that had been interviewed. City Clerk Joel Young administered the oath of office.

•A resolution receiving the preliminary report for the 2014 Street and Utility Improvements and calling a public hearing to be held on March 24, 7 p.m. at city hall was adopted. The estimated total cost of the 2014 improvements is $1,889,130. The proposed street and utility improvements in the report include improvements of the St. Albans Place area, Twiford Street reconstruction, Bench Street improvements, and the West Chatfield area improvements.

•On March 25 at 7 p.m. the Table Top Drill, an emergency preparedness drill for police, fire, and ambulance, will be held.

•Mayor Russ Smith reminded residents that they should continue to check the temperature of their water and if it is below 40 degrees they should continue to run a stream of water to prevent freeze ups.

A little more than a million dollars will come from Capital Facilities funding, which will go for the parking lot and restroom improvements at both sites, and renovation of the science lab at the elementary.

The board voted to go ahead with the projects. The bonds themselves will be presented and approved at the regular March meeting.

Board member Emily Ellis said some of the board members were shocked at last month’s meeting to find out that so many projects were needed. She stated she would like it if the facilities committee were to update the board regularly. Board member Deb Ristau agreed, adding that she would like to be updated on all of the committee meetings,

By Jade Sexton The Fillmore Central School Board held a special meeting on March 11 to pass a resolution to issue bonds for projects at both the Preston and Harmony sites.

The district is going to finance approximately $4,660,000 in projects with no increase in the district’s tax base. Around $3.5 million of that will come from an Alternative Facilities Project funding source for health and safety projects that total over $500,000.

The projects that need to be done are HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) dehumidification at the elementary school for $2 million, sprinkler systems (state mandated) and doors at the high school for $950,000, and asbestos removal at both sites for $650,000.

not just the facilities, just to have a heads up about what’s going on.

Other business Richard Keith said the Meet and Confer Committee discussed snow makeup days and talked about how other schools handle them. He said the school is committed to a certain number of minutes in school once the calendar is adopted. They are going to meet with the policy committee to discuss changing the policy before they adopt next year’s calendar.

Keith will be sending out a memo to staff regarding the dress code, as he noted there are people that are dressing casually on days other than Friday, which is usually a casual day.

The board approved the hire of Laurie Bacon for the full-time custodian position at the elementary school. They also approved the hire of Terry Sinn as a long-term substitute for Marit Janssen’s leave.

A maternity leave request from Julia Olstad was also approved.

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Share your thoughts at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com tric was at the meeting to discuss possible electric work to be done Continued from Page 1 during the First Avenue street there would be no need to make project. Morem came up with calculations. two options for the city to do The council approved Don- before the street project begins ney’s idea. If someone has been this summer. running their water to prevent The first option is to comfrozen pipes, they need to speak pletely get rid of all light poles with someone at the city office on the street and have everyso the city is aware. They must thing underground from the apply for this credit before April grocery store to Third Street.

21. The credit will be given at The city could also simply set up the bill that comes at the end the wiring so they could have of April, and there is no grace everything underground in the period. future.

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Monday, March 17, 2014 be $175,000 for the primary work done by Tri-County Electric, and another $70,000 for the secondary work, getting wires to each house, etc., done by Morem Electric.

To simply install empty conduits for future utilities, the estimated cost would be $19,050.

Morem said the cost is the downside, but the cost will increase if they don’t go all the way with it now. The city will have to choose one option or the other before construction begins.

Councilor Jim Bakken said he feels it’s a good project and he thinks it should be done, but if the city uses the electric fund to pay for it, the fund will dip below $200,000. Illg said it has never been below $300,000 since he has worked for the city. The city had some big projects come up in recent years that were paid for with the electric fund, such as the downtown alley project, and the transformer that went out near Solberg Welding.

“If we hadn’t had those projects, we could do this, but I don’t know if it’s wise to spend this amount right now,” said Illg. He added that if the city goes through with the project, other projects will go on the back burner for a while.

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Mayor Donney felt it made sense to do it now, but he would like to make this decision with a full council, and both Jerry Shuck and Debbie Swenson were absent. The council will look at the issue again in April.

Well Project City Engineer Brett Grabau, along with Kurt Johnson from Bonestroo, spoke about the upcoming well project and the funding involved. He explained the PFA (Public Facilities Authority) had the Harmony well project on the PPL (Project Priority List), which ranks projects.

Harmony scored well enough for a low-interest loan. Grabau said the city should request to be moved to the IUP (Intended Use Plan). There is a June 6 deadline for the request. Once on this list, they will rank the projects in September. At that time, the city will have a very good idea if they qualify for the low-interest financing.

At that time, the city must start with the design of the project, get plans and specs, and advertise for bids.

The city has already received a grant from DEED for $250,000 to go toward the project. The concern was the time it will take to finish the project. John-

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son said the time to dig the well would be six months, with another 4-6 months to construct the well house. By the time it was completed, the DEED grant may have expired, if they didn’t approve an extension. Grabau suggested the city go ahead with the design, plans and specs, so that when the time comes the city qualifies for the financing, they are ready to go.

The cost of the well project will be about $680,000. The council agreed to move forward.

Building and Maintenance Chris Johnson told the council about another water main break due to the cold water, a septic tank that froze, and three water service lines. There are other problems around town, such as the pipes on the street where Minnowa Construction is located.

Johnson said there have always been problems there, since the pipes are much shallower at that spot than other areas.

Housing Incentives The council approved the housing incentive program as presented. The incentive is for new home construction in Harmony, and the payback is determined by the estimated market value of the home. Funds to get the program started will come from the old TIF District #1 funds in the general fund. It is hoped the program will become self-sustaining.

Council Position Councilor Jim Bakken will be resigning from his position as of the end of May. The city is looking for someone to fill his spot for the remainder of his term, which is up at the end of the year.

Anyone interested should contact Illg at the city office or Mayor Donney.

Other business The garbage/recycling credit policy for people who live elsewhere during the winter months was changed slightly. The language now states that nobody can occupy the residence at any time the credit is given. Residents must sign the application for the credit when they return to their home, and they will get credit for garbage on their next bill.

The new carpet for the library has been ordered, and installation will begin May 19. The library will be closed for two weeks.

The council approved a contract for PSN, Payment Service Network, Inc., for electronic utility payments.

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By Eric Leitzen So it’s St. Patrick’s Day: wear some green, eat a green cupcake, and possibly drink green beer.

After spending almost a decade down in the Chicagoland area, where Irish heritage is a big, big deal, it’s quite a Eric Leitzen change of gears to be back in the area where I grew up where the population is mostly Germanic or Scandinavian. There is a rather vocal minority of Irish in La Crosse, and even an Irish festival, but those really can’t hold a candle to the juggernaut that is Oktoberfest or the plethora of Lutefisk suppers that dot southeastern Minnesota.

So, what’s a fellow to do come St. Paddy’s Day, when everyone’s supposed to be a little bit Irish?

Well, normally for me it would be settling in with some fantastic music and dining on the wellknown corned beef and cabbage, but this year we’re going to have to go for something different.

You see, I made a bet. Not really a bet, but more of a challenge to myself. Frankly, I got sick of looking more and more like the long-lost twin of my beanbag chair, so I decided to take some drastic actions to lose some weight. For the son of a son of a farmer who grew up eating meat and potatoes almost every night, the thought of suddenly going meatless five days a week is scary, let me tell you...

but so is a life cut short by bad health decisions. Seeing as how I could have served as an unofficial sponsor for a well-known fast food chain during my college days, I think it was as good a time as any to lay off the meat a bit.

I could go on and on about how it’s better for the environment, or how it’s humane in some way, but in all honesty the motive is purely selfish. I want to lose weight, plain and simple, and cutting out meat looks like a way to do it. I’m about a week into my decision to only be a carnivore on the weekends, and although I haven’t dreamed of any cheeseburgers a la Jimmy Buffett, I do find that by the time Thursday or Friday rolls around, I look forward for the chance to sink my teeth into a Sunday roast or a Saturday sausage pizza. Still, I have to admit that cutting out meat seems to be keeping me a little more healthy...if only slightly more miserable. That’s a small price to pay to hopefully see 100 years old someday, right? I sure hope so, or I’m going to be very disappointed... and hungry.

So today, this St. Patrick’s Day, unlike all the others I won’t be dining on beef, chicken, or even something exotic like lamb in an authentic Irish stew. It’ll be meatless all the way, for my health and for my waistline...but just to show solidarity, I’ll be sure to color something green.

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Where Congress falls short... and where it doesn’t

By Lee H. Hamilton At a public gathering the other day, someone asked me how I’d sum up my views on Congress. It was a good question, because it forced me to step back from worrying about the Lee H. current politics Hamilton of Capitol Hill and take a longer view.

Congress, I said, does some things fairly well. Its members for the most part want to serve their constituents and the country. They may be ambitious — it’s hard to be a successful politician if you’re not — but they’re not motivated primarily by personal interest.

Most are people of integrity who have chosen to try to advance the national interest and are willing to work within our agitated political environment.

They also strive to reflect their constituents’ views. They’re not always successful at this — I think members of Congress tend to under-appreciate voters’ pragmatism and over-estimate their ideological purity. Still, they’re politicians: their success rests on being accessible to their constituents, understanding what they want, and aligning themselves with that interest.

For all the attractive individual qualities that members of Congress display, however, their institutional performance falls short. Talented though they are, the institution

Houston County townsHip ElECtion REsults FRom maRCH 11, 2014 Black Hammer Township Supervisor – James Solum 7 votes Clerk – Elizabeth Wiste 7 votes

Money Creek Township Supervisor – Richard Torgeson 48 votes Clerk – Adam Florin 49 votes

Brownsville Township Supervisor - Bill Sheehan 17 votes John Justin 1 votes Clerk - Doris Mitchell 18 votes

Mound Prairie Township Supervisor – Chuck Beckman 32 votes Clerk – Andrea Robinson 32 votes There was one write in each for Ted Von Arx and Terry Botcher

Caledonia Township Supervisor – Kermit McRae 45 votes Clerk – Holly Klankowski 49 votes Crooked Creek Township Supervisor – David Winnes 17 votes Clerk – Andy Moen 17 votes

Sheldon Township Supervisor – Joyce G Betz 17 votes One write in for Randy Klinski Write ins for Clerk – Sherry Jergenson 6 votes Jill Hahn 2 votes *no one filed for clerk seat

Hokah Township Supervisor – Richard Markos 9 votes Clerk – Ruth Horihan 9 votes

Spring Grove Township Supervisor – Mike Patterson 6 votes Clerk/Treasurer – Mike Wiste 6 votes

Houston Township Supervisor – John Beckman 42 votes Clerk – Christine Rischette 39 votes

Union Township Write ins for Supervisor – Jerry Frank 6 votes Write ins for Clerk – Dennis Conniff 6 votes *no one filed for either seat

Jefferson Township Supervisor – Dale Neumann 14 votes Clerk – Barb Scottston 15 votes La Crescent Township Supervisor Seat A – Dewey Severson 18 votes Supervisor Seat B – Dan Brodigan 18 votes Clerk – Karen Schuldt 18 votes Mayville Township Supervisor – Maynard Welscher 35 votes Write in for supervisor – Wayne Houdek 1 vote Clerk – Glenn Meiners 23 votes Lucille Lemke 13 votes

they serve does not work very well.

They argue endlessly, pander to contributors and powerful interests, posture both in the media and in countless public meetings, and in the end produce very little.

They discuss and debate a lot of problems, but don’t create effective results.

This may be because many members of our national legislature have a constricted view of what it means to be a legislator. They’re satisfied with making a political statement by giving a speech, casting a vote, or getting a bill through the chamber they serve in, rather than writing legislation that will make it through both houses of Congress, get signed by the President, and become a law. Their aim seems to be partisan and ideological, rather than a constructive effort to solve the nation’s problems.

Similarly, they undermine their ability to oversee the executive branch by conducting hearings for political gain rather than to scrutinize government activities or develop effective policy directives.

Many of our representatives have become so reliant on their staff for knowledge about public policy and the details of federal agencies that in off-the-cuff debate they can be untethered and misinformed.

Small wonder that Congress has had trouble being productive.

The days appear to be over when members of Congress strove to be masters of their subject matter and legislators in fact as well as in name.

Forced to spend so much time raising money and listening to well-heeled people and groups, they also seem to have trouble seeing current affairs from the perspective of ordinary people. They fall captive to the politics of any given issue, rather than thinking about the much harder question of

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Winnebago Township Supervisor – Dale Horn 9 votes Write in for Clerk – Joyce Staggemeyer 5 votes *no one filed for the clerk position

Do you think rules and regulations will change in regards to keeping animals in captivity at amusement parks such as Sea World?

Yucatan Township Supervisor – Larry Gaustad 83 votes Clerk – Deborah Dewey 85 votes Linda Griggs 46 votes

how you govern a country with all its residents in mind. They don’t see the necessity, in a divided Congress and a divided country, of negotiation and compromise.

Congressional tradition has created a legislative process that should encourage fact-finding, searching for remedies, and finding common ground. It should not work solely by majority rule; decisions spring from consultation with many voices, balancing minority and majority views, and fair-minded process.

This is not what today’s members of Congress do, however. Instead, they short-circuit the committee process; fail to do their homework; dwell on talking points put together by staff and others; give too much power to their leaders; pay too little attention to deliberation; allow insufficient opportunity to debate and vote on major policy amendments; and in general make a mess of the budget — the basic operating instructions for the government.

Process may not be everything, but good process enhances the chance of getting things right — and with each passing year, Congress forgets more and more about what good process looks like.

Plenty of forces are responsible for this state of affairs, from the outsized role of money in the political process to today’s hyperpartisanship to TV-driven soundbite debates. But in the end, it’s still a source of great frustration to the American people, me included, that well-meaning, talented individuals cannot make the institution work better.

Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

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C ommentary Sustainability...

To the Editor, I am abundantly grateful to Dr. Van Gorp for his comprehensive article on “Sustainability”. “Infinite growth on a finite planet, is by definition, not sustainable.”

As it is we have a government “of the few, by the few, for the few”.

We need to restore government “to the people.” “The alternative to capitalism is not socialism, it is democracy.” Dr. Van Gorp

clarifies the challenges we face politically and in science, goals we should aspire to and a strategy for proceeding toward these goals. When President Obama campaigned he talked about “hope, change and he used the word “transformation”. Republicans feel threatened by that word, they like things as they are. Their narrative includes the growing deficit (which was largely caused by the preceding administration)

Rep. Davids finds positives in latest state budget forecast Jason Wenisch Minnesota House of Representatives Communications Specialist ST. PAUL – Minnesota’s budget analysts say our state’s economy continues to be healthy, as they report a projected $1.233 billion surplus for the remainder of the 2014-15 budget cycle. This estimate is $408 million higher than what was previously projected in November.

“This is good news for Minnesota as we continue an economic turnaround that began

in 2011,” Davids said.

Davids said the $1.233 billion must be allocated before the end of the 2014 session.

This means the legislature must decide to spend the surplus, set it aside in budget reserves, use it to buy back Democratic tax increases from 2013, or give it back to the taxpayers.

“To me, the worst idea would be to spend it, as Democratic leadership increased state spending by $3 billion last year alone,” Davids said.

“The first thing we need to do is repeal the DFL’s three job

Township Election Tuesday MarchFrom 11th,marCh 2014 11, 2014 Fillmore County township eleCtion results Township

Office(s) to be filled Candidate

Amherst Twp

Clerk(2 yrs) Supervisor (3 yrs)

Hugh F Fendry II John Abrahamson

16 16

Arendahl Twp

Clerk (2 yrs) Supervisor (3 yrs)

Keith Brown Rudy Boyum

11 10

Beaver Twp

Clerk (2 yrs) Supervisor (3 yrs)

Evelyn Osland Justin Kennedy

12 12

Bloomfield Twp

Clerk (2 yrs) Supervisor (3 yrs)

Norma Merkel Dan Apenhorst

11 11

Bristol Twp

Clerk (2 yrs) Supervisor (3 yrs)

Eunice Biel Brad Thorson

9 9

Canton Twp

Clerk (2 yrs) Supervisor (3 yrs)

Fay Garness Richard Bjertness

14 14

Carimona Twp

Clerk (2 yrs) Supervisor (3 yr)

Linda Marzolf Arlynn Hovey

22 21

Carrolton Twp

Clerk (2 yrs) Supervisor (3yrs)

Luanne Storelee John Horihan John Horihan Ricky Holland Arlyn Johnson

88 1 66 14 11

Chatfield Twp

Clerk (2 yrs) Supervisor (3 yrs)

Forrest Hayden Tom Starken

19 19

Fillmore Twp

Clerk (2 yrs)

Bonnie Heidtke Nordeen Groth Dale Shafer Michael Eickhoff

83 1 85 13

Connie Morger Linda Apenhorst Dave Tart Terry Klomps

21 19 39 1 7

Supervisor (3 yrs)

Forestville Twp

Clerk (2 yrs) Supervisor (3 yrs)

Number of votes

Fountain Twp

Supervisor (3 yrs)

Paul M Hamann

Harmony Twp

Clerk (2 yrs)

Kathy Whalen Glen Soppa Glen Soppa John A Hanson

21 1 13 8

Supervisor (3 yrs)

Holt Twp

Clerk (2 yrs) Supervisor (3 yrs)

Chris Gudmundson Loren Berge

11 11

Jordan Twp

Clerk (2 yrs) Supervisor (3 yrs)

Danielle Hoffman Scott Hanson Gary Anderson

11 10 1

Newburg Twp

Clerk (2 yrs) Supervisor (3 yrs)

Genette Halverson Steve Melbostad

10 10

Norway Twp

Clerk (2 yrs) Supervisor (3 yrs)

Walter Laumb Kim L. Chiglo

20 27

Pilot Mound Twp

Clerk (2 yrs)

William Sullivan Carol Horsman Jordan J Redalen

25 1 28

David Larson Les Myhre Steve Vrieze David Williams

17 1 11 8

Supervisor (3 yrs)

Preble Twp

Clerk (2 yrs) Supervisor (3 yrs)

Preston Twp

Clerk (2 yrs) Supervisor (3 yrs)

Curtis Bisek Andrew Bisek

13 13

Spring Valley Twp

Clerk (2 yrs) Supervisor (3 yrs)

Ellen Voigt Jon Nolte

5 10

Sumner Twp

Clerk (2 yrs)

Melinda Miller Phil Miland Randy Ness Kevin McGill

21 1 21 1

Fred Scheevel Aaron Klingsheim

13 13

Supervisor (3 yrs)

York Twp

Clerk (2 yrs) Supervisor (3 yrs)

and “big government” (which generally means disposing of all the programs that help people while maintaining tax breaks for the wealthy). They take pride in their success in obstructing the Presidents efforts to create jobs,improve education, protect the environment and to expand accessibility to healthcare.

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killing tax increases that were leveled on businesses last year.

Then we should pass federal tax conformity, which would provide needed deductions and credits and give money back to all hardworking taxpayers.”

“Let’s remember, this money belongs to the taxpayers, not state government,” Davids continued. “This proves Minnesotans are overtaxed, and it’s my hope that our legislative leadership can show some restraint over the next few weeks and not wastefully spend this surplus.”

Correction In the March 10, edition of the Fillmore County Journal there was an error in the Village sticks with road option, waits for input story. It was printed that the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Rushford Village would be Tuesday, March 25 at 7 p.m. That is not correct.

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Rushford Village council is Tuesday, March 18, at 7 p.m., at the Village Hall.

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•Monday, March 17, Kingsland School Board meeting, 7 p.m.

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•Thursday, March 20, Lanesboro School Board meeting, 7 p.m.

•Monday, March 24, Chatfield City Council meeting, City Hall, 7 p.m.

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Obituaries Verna Lorine Berge Verna Lorine Berge, 90, of Stewartville, Minn. (formerly of Lanesboro, Minn.) died Monday, March 3 at her residence.

Verna was born January 19, 1924 to Carl and A m e l i a (Christenson) H i l d e s t a d . Verna Lorine She married Berge Harvey Berge of Lanesboro on June 27, 1942.

Verna was a homemaker, cook, waitress, and day care provider.

She and Harvey lived and farmed in rural Lanesboro before moving into town. Their last years were spent at Root River Estates where Harvey died in November of 2012.

Verna enjoyed people; she also enjoyed baking, cooking, entertaining, playing cards and other games. She greatly appreciated her friends wherever she lived.

Survivors include her children, Vernelle (Robert) Schaub and Bonnie (Victor) Ramsey both of Rochester, Minn.; and Larry (Barbara) Berge of Chatfield, Minn.; eight grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; one brother, Bennett (Betty) Hildestad of Shoreview, Minn., and three sisters: Deloris Ruzek of

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Lake City, Minn., Lilah (Allen) Ellingson of Lanesboro and Janet Peterson of Rushford, Minn.; and two sisters-in-law Donna Hildestad of Eyota, Minn. and Marie Hildestad of Rochester, as well a numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, three brothers,Tilman, Arlys, and Ardell, and two sisters Carlene and Muriel.

Funeral services celebrating Verna’s life was on Friday March 7 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with Pastor Kerry Eversole officiating. Visitation was on Thursday, March 6 at Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro, and one hour prior to services at the church.

Newell Delbert Holt Newell Delbert Holt, 84 of Chatfield, Minn., died Tuesday March 4, 2014 at Mayo Clinic Hospital –Saint Marys.

Newell was born January 15, 1930 to the late Stanley and Velora Holt.

He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean war. Prior to Newell Delbert retirement he Holt worked in the Rochester area for multiple businesses including; Rossi Farms, Arnold Supply, Holsum Bakeries, Red Lobster, and Republic Park-

ing.

He married Betty Royce Byron on December 2, 1951, they were later divorced. He married Carlene Elisabeth Durst on April 15, 1967, they were later divorced.

He is survived by his loving companion of 32 years Pauline Forney of Chatfield, Minn., one son Delbert (Gwen) Holt of Oronoco, Minn., daughters Donna (Larry) McDaniel and Jacqueline Iden of Mobile, Ala., Alice Holt and Sue Holt of West Union, Iowa; step-daughter Glenda Durst of Highland Park, Ill. and daughter-in-law Jamie Holt of Ostrander, Minn.

Grandchildren Sara Holt, Alisa (Thomas Walker) Iden, Athena McDaniel, Christopher Holt, Eva Iden, Jennifer Holt, James McDaniel, Kayla (Maverick) Showalter, Michael (Cherelle) Holt, Ryan Hundorf, Noah Packingham, Kyle Hundorf, Jordan Holt, and Jakob Holt; 12 great-grandchildren; and brothers Laurel (Luanne) of Douglas, Floren (Rose) of Stover, Mo., Markie of Byron, Minn., and Verlyn (Sheila) of Byron.

Newell enjoyed the outdoors, especially his garden, and visiting with friends and family. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by sons Roger, Philip and Ralph; son-in-law Bobby Iden; brothers Zbina and Darold; Sister Darlene; sisters-in-law Ruth and Catherine; and one stepgreat granddaughter.

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A memorial service was on Thursday, March 6 at Chatfield United Methodist Church.

R.E. “Gene” Richardson R.E. “Gene” Richardson, age 89, of Harmony, Minn., died Tu e s d a y, March 11, 2014 at his home in Harmony.

Gene was born October 3, 1924 in Harmony R.E. “Gene” T o w n s h i p Richardson of Fillmore County to Carl and Hazel (Turnmire) Richardson. He graduated from Canton High School in 1943. He married Deloris Ellingson on November 18, 1947 in Harmony. Early in his life he was a carpenter working with his dad and brother.

Gene was a Harmony businessman starting with Standard Oil delivering bulk gas to farmers and gas stations. In 1967 he expanded that business to include Gene’s Farm Center which he operated until he retired. He and Deloris enjoyed traveling and visiting family. She preceded him in death in 1989. In June of 1990 he married Lorna Janski.

During their 16 years together they traveled between Harmony and Pharr, Texas enjoying time with family and friends. She preceded him in death in 2007.

Gene enjoyed woodworking with a scroll saw and sharing his crafts with family and friends.

Gene is survived by four children: Becky (Brad) LeDuc of Port Washington, Wis., Bonnie (Mark) Seem of Omaha, Neb., Bradley (Robin Christian) Richardson of Elk River, Minn., and Brent (Julie) Richardson of Stewartville, Minn.; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers: Russell Richardson of Canton, Minn., Gaylon Richardson of Canton, Merlin “Mike” (Bonnie) Richardson of Eden Prairie, Minn.; his wife, Lorna’s children: Larry (Barb) Janski of Buffalo, Minn., Chuck (Judy) Janski of Plymouth, Minn., and Mike (Ann) Janski of Leavenworth, Wash. and a special friend, Vera Lange, of Chatfield, Minn. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, both wives: Deloris and Lorna; a grandson, Josh; a daughterin-law, Kari; and two siblings: Marquerite Runkel and Carrol Richardson.

Memorial Services were on Saturday, March 15, at 11 a.m. at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony. Inurnment will be in Greenfield Cemetery at a later date. The Lindstrom Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Betty Timm Betty Timm, 90, of Wykoff, Minn., passed away peacefully See OBITUARIES Page 8 

Fillmore County Church Directory Fillmore County Journal • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Perfect Glossy • Preston MN 507.251.5297 A rendahl Lutheran Church....………………………Sundays - 10 : 30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 Assembly Of God Church.….………………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church.……..…Fri. - 8 : 30am & Sat. - 5 : 00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church...………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church.…….…………Sundays - 10 : 45am & 6 : 00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church.....…………Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church……………..Sundays - 8 : 00am & 9 : 30am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ…………………Sundays - 9 : 30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist...…………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...……………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Services.…………………………Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Elstad Lutheran Church...……………………………Sundays - 8 : 30am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..……Sat. - 5 : 00pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church...…Sundays - 8 : 30am & 10 : 30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....…………………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 6 : 00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840 First Baptist Church-Preston.…………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 7: 00pm 108 Chatfield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4960 First English Lutheran Church.……………………..Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland.………………..Sundays - 9 : 00am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318 First Presby terian Church..…………………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran....…………………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church...………………Sundays - 8 : 30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4456 Garness Trinity Lutheran...…………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905

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Grace Lutheran Church..……………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…………………......Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church..…………………Sundays - 10 : 00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2546 Harmony United Methodist Church..……………..Sundays - 10 : 30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henry town Lutheran Church.…………………………Sun. - 10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist..….....Saturdays - 9 : 30am 217 W. Jessie St., Rushford (507) 993-8328 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church.……………….Sundays -10 : 30am 43267 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church (Special Occasions) Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545 -2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church..………………………Sundays - 9 : 30am 254 Main St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church..……………Sundays - 10 : 30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Mabel First Lutheran Church………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293 Mabel United Methodist Church..…………………Sundays - 9 : 30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296 Nativity Catholic Church...Sun. (1 & 2) - 8 : 45am & (3 & 4) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 Newburg United Methodist Church 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran.……………………………Sundays - 10 : 30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875 -2460 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.……Sundays - 8 : 00am & 10 : 30am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church.……………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875 -2460 Pioneer Presby terian Church ………………………Sundays - 8 : 30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church ………………..Sundays - 8 : 30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2503 R iver Of Life Regional Church 220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853 Root Prairie Lutheran Church ……………………Sundays - 10 : 30am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4455 Root R iver Church of the Brethren ………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4772 Root R iver Community Church …………………Sundays - 10 : 30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074

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Sunday, March 2, 2014 at the Spring Valley Senior Center.

She was born August 7, 1923 in Fore s t v i l le , Minn. to Lulu (Jeffers) and Charles Schwartz. She lived most of Betty Timm her life in the rural Wykoff area. After graduating from Chatfield High School, Class of 1942, she spent several years with her sisters in southern California where she worked for the IRS. She returned to Minnesota soon after World War II and married Irvin Timm, her husband of 62 years, on Mother’s Day, May 13, 1951.

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Betty and Irvin lived on their farm in rural Wykoff for nearly 60 years before moving to the Spring Valley Senior Center. In addition to the many demands of being a farm wife and mother, she also went to school in 1967 to ‘68 to obtain her licensed practical nurse degree. She then worked as a nurse at Olmsted Community Hospital and as private duty nurse for more than 20 years.

A very energetic woman for all of her life, among the many things she enjoyed were caring for her grandchildren and other children, flower and vegetable gardening, canning, raising pets and orphaned animals, making delicious home-cooked meals, playing cards and sewing. She had a lifelong soft spot for children, the disadvantaged and for anyone needing a little extra support.

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She is survived by her husband, Irvin; daughter, Donna Marie Kubesh (Don), of New Hampton, Iowa; and sons, Thomas Craig Timm (James Wilterding), of Albuquerque, N.M., and Terry Timm (Janice), of Rochester, Minn.; former daughter-in-law, Cheryl, of Chatfield; sister-inlaw, Mayvis Schwartz, of Pilot Mound, Minn.; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by four sisters, Carol, Maxine, Dorothy and Bernadine; and three brothers, Fritz, Charles Jr., and Sheldon.

Funeral service was on Thursday, March 6, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, with Pastor Preston Paul officiating.

Visitation was on Wednesday, March 5, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield,

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one hour before the service at the church. Burial was in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Chatfield.

Mary Louise Waller Mary Louise Waller, 93, of Preston, Minn., died Thursday, March 6, 2014 at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatf ield, Minn.

Mary was born on September 16, 1920 in Preston Township the daughter Mary Louise Waller of Charles and Anna (Madson) Barber. She attended country school. On May 16, 1940 she married Alvin Waller in Cresco, Iowa. The couple lived in the Preston area and in town in their

later years. Mary was a homemaker and also worked at the nursing home in Preston. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, dancing and was a big Twins fan. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church.

She is survived by her daughter Shirley (Gaylord) “Casey” Albrecht of Preston. Four grandchildren, Scott (Deb) Albrecht of Plainview, Minn., Connie (John) Bober on Indianapolis, Ind., Sally (Jeff) Meigs of Preston and Wendy (John) Sullivan of Mazeppa, Minn.; 14 greatgrandchildren and 15 great-great grandchildren. Also many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Alvin, eight sisters and one brother.

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1 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2014 at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, with Rev. Dave Jore officiating. Burial was in Crown Hill Cemetery later this spring.

Lucas John Westby Lucas John Westby, age 29, of Minneapolis, Minn., formerly of Mabel, Minn., died March 10, 2014 at the Hennepin County Medical Hospital.

Lucas was born August 2, 1984 in D e c o r a h , Lucas John Westby Iowa to John and Diane (Tollefson) Westby. He grew up in Mabel, was

baptized and confirmed at the Mabel First Lutheran Church, and graduated from the MabelCanton High School in 2003.

He worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Mabel, Decorah, Iowa, Chatfield, Minn., Rochester, Minn., and Minneapolis. He enjoyed meeting new friends and hanging out with his old ones.

He also enjoyed music, dancing, playing the trumpet and piano, singing for weddings and funerals, and attending activities for his nieces, nephews and cousins.

Lucas is survived by his father John of Mabel; mother Diane (Craig) Fishel of Canton, Minn.; his sister Dacia (Dean) Sorum of Mabel; his brother Cole of Mabel; niece and nephews Kennedy, Carson, and Caleb; paternal grandmother Ruth Westby of Mabel; and step-brother and sister Chris Newton and Rachel

Fishel. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Roman and Arlyne Tollefson and Kenneth Westby.

Funeral services were on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at the Mabel First Lutheran Church in Mabel.

Burial was in the Mabel Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation was on Friday, March 14 at the Mabel First Lutheran Church and one hour prior to services at the church.

Emma Janice (Simonson) Winch Emma Janice (Simonson) Winch of Rockford, Ill., passed away from a sudden illness on March 8, 2014.

Janice was born on March 2, 1931, in La Crosse, Wis., the daughter of J.A. and Lucille (Nelson) Simonson and was a 1949 graduate of Preston High School.

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By Karen Reisner The Fillmore County Board at their March 11 meeting approved training sessions for their employees to better prepare them to handle threats and deal with potentially dangerous situations that they may face at the workplace.

It is a sign of the times that this kind of training “designed to give employees the ability to recognize and assess these threats and give them the tools to de-escalate the threat” is considered necessary when dealing with certain factions of the public.

Sheriff Daryl Jensen explained that he had tried to arrange the training sessions last year. Wabasha County did the training last year and will repeat it this year. The training is designed for anyone who deals with the public on a regular basis, due to increased hostility from some of the public.

The two personal safety training sessions will cost the county $1,200.

They will take place in April in room 108 of the office building. Jensen said they should focus on employees doing customer service. Each session will be open to about 40 employees.

The training stresses the importance of inter-agency communication, situational awareness, and interpreting non-verbal communication.

Other Business In Brief •County Engineer Ron Gregg was given approval to advertise for bids

for the surface treatment of CSAH 12 from Highway 52 to Highway 43. He explained that the road will be improved with a process called micro surfacing. With this process a first pass is made to fill ruts and a second pass is made to apply the finish coat. This preservation process costs about $50,000 per mile. The process will give the road another five to seven years before it will again be evaluated. Surfacing treatments like micro surfacing and chip sealing extend the life of a road assuming the road is not too broken up for the treatments to work.

Gregg noted that chip sealing only costs about $18,000 per mile, but it is not effective on a road with ruts.

Approval was also given to advertise for bids for a box culvert replacement project in Beaver Township.

•Lantha Stevens, Director of Nursing, asked the board to approve their application to participate in the Preconception Health Care Grant Program, Minnesota Department of Health. The program is designed to work with women age 15 to 44 (child bearing age) and their partners through screening and counseling to improve health and pregnancy outcomes.

•Christina Bakken was hired as a replacement Social Worker effective April 11.

•The board intends to start union negotiations early in the summer.

Kristina Kohn, Human Resources,

said the earlier start date would allow for open discussion and input from department heads.

•Heidi Jones, Accounting Technician for Auditor/Treasurer, explained that they have determined that they have a bad printer head which has been used for passport photos. The camera and printer were purchased in 2006. A new printer and slave flash are needed to get acceptable passport photos at a total cost of $744.65. The purchase was approved, to be paid for from the revenue raised from passport photos.

•Semcac was not awarded the 2014-2016 RSVP program grant.

Catholic Charities-Common Good RSVP will be serving the county in this area as of April 1.

Semcac requested that the balance of the $1,500 appropriation from the county for RSVP be re-allocated to the Semcac Senior Dining Program. The board approved the reallocation.

•County Attorney Brett Corson and Greenleafton Wastewater Facilitator Sheila Craig were given the authority to solicit a law firm with the necessary expertise to do a septic ordinance and other legal work that needs to be done to move the Greenleafton wastewater project forward. The attorney fees will be paid through the grant process.

Corson said the property for the facility has been acquired. A sewer ordinance needs to be drawn up and easements need to be drafted.

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Tuesday, March 18 6:30pm Elementary Gym Fillmore Central Elementary School (use Elementary entrance) Fillmore Central Kindergarten is all day, every day Kindergarten Bring a copy or original of: 1. Legal birth certificate 2. Immunization record for DTP, Polio, MMR, Hepatitis B, etc.

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Fillmore Central Band Participates in 13’-14’ All State Symphonic Band or Orchestra On Friday and Saturday, February 14 & 15, 2014, Fillmore Central percussionists, Nicholas Powell and Morgan Malley participated in the All State Symphonic Band and Orchestra. Nick participated in the All-State Symphonic Band, while Morgan performed with the All-State Orchestra. Way to go Nicholas and Morgan!

National Honor Society

Fillmore Central High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society would like to announce the selection of the following students for membership to our local Chapter.

WE NEED YOU! The Fillmore Central Booster Club and the Birds of Prey Booster Club are joining forces and reorganizing to form a unified Booster Club for all Fillmore Central students/ athletes. We will be having a meeting for all interested in being a part of the club, volunteering, and looking for board members on Tuesday, March 25th in Harmony at the Fillmore Central High School Cafeteria at 7:30 pm. We will move to the varsity gym if more space is needed. Plan on attending! All are welcome and encouraged to attend. See you there!

Green Eggs & Ham Mrs.Duff’s class read “Green Eggs and Ham” and had to try them for themselves.

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A View From The Woods

By Loni Kemp ©SallyKeating2011

Let’s call it spring As the Winter That Drove us Nuts began to wind down, I found myself ecstatic at the first March day to attain 40 degrees.

I put on my gardening overalls and a sweatshirt, with no jacket or hat, just to get in the mood. I was about to uncover a bit of land not seen since December.

Despite the valiant and repeated efforts of our snowplow guy, nothing had succeeded in removing the two-inch layer of ice on our driveway. It was laid down by the worst of so many storms, the blizzard that

started off with rain and slush.

Topped with dense and wind-polished snow, preserved for months by consistently frigid temperatures, that ice had annoyed and even terrorized much of the region. Now it was exposed and slick, but it was beginning to show signs of decay from the warmth. I was determined to break its hold.

A flat narrow shovel that was

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never good for digging in the dirt, as it lacked a point to break through the earth, has become my prized tool for driveway scraping. With the sun blazing down, I started where the blacktop peeked through and began to break up the ice chunks and shove them off to the side. I got a nice rhythm going, not bothering to totally clear the area since the sun and warmth were also working, but aiming to speed up what would otherwise take many days to melt on its own.

Our steep and long driveway often requires four-wheel drive in the winter, and occasionally we have to drive down to meet visitors who park close to the road. We, after 30 years of this, are well experienced in the sequence of “slow— accelerate a bit—now don’t let up on the curve—ok now ease off.” Yet we too got stuck more than once

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without sufficient traction. Tired of the threat of having to carry groceries up the long cold drive, I was determined to liberate our driveway before the inevitable cold snaps to come.

After working up a real sweat, I gazed up and saw a significant expanse of driveway now cleared of ice. And it felt good. The finches were tweeting and the chickadees were calling, while woodpeckers hammered on dead trees to clarify their territorial ownership.

Now for my real inauguration of springtime. I buckled on snow shoes and grabbed my alreadysharpened loppers, and headed out to the apple orchard. Skimming over the remaining couple of feet of snow on the ground, I could reach that much higher into the branches of our mature apple trees. I began to snip away branches and twigs,

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By Peyton Bergey Imagine if you were kept locked up in a cage 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Imagine if your whole world was made up of fake grass and fake rocks within a certain radius.

Now, I don’t know about you, but that is not a life Peyton Bergey I would want to live, so why give animals that life?

There are many things that people enjoy doing and things that we like to do for fun. Such as, going to the zoo. For us this is a wonderful time to see animals that we don’t get to

see in our everyday lifestyle, but for animals it isn’t such a glamorous life. Person after person, picture after picture these animals are just hiding behind the cages. I’m not here to say that zoos are inhuman.

I would just like to say that maybe there is a different way to view them!

The other day I saw a picture of a truck that acted as a cage and the back full of people and it drove through what looked like a big jungle checking out all of the zoo animals running free. Now to me, this seemed so much healthier for the animals to get to run wild and free while we check them out.

Don’t get me wrong, I love zoos and I love to go see the

seeking out the broken or crossing, too low or upright suckers.

I’m gardening! It felt so good to be back interacting with living plants, anticipating where apples would best grow, how to help the tree bear their weight when fully ripe and heavy.

Predictably, the very next day was colder with a mix of rain and snow, and I had no desire to set foot outside. The task was only a third done, as I will have to schlep out a ladder to prune hundreds more branches growing high up in the apple trees, higher than I want to or even can reach at harvest time.

But we know March. It zigzags between winter and spring, with never a predictable path through the month. April can be just as ambiguous. But the more tortuous it is, the more we exult in the precious nice days.

animals that otherwise I would never get to see in my lifetime.

This is not about how well the animals are treated, but whether we have a right to confine them for our amusement.

I feel that if people want to see animals they can visit them in their natural habitat in the wild or we should find a way to give them more space.

Animals can sometimes suffer anxiety from not being in their natural habitat and unfamiliar surroundings and restricted movements. Next time you are in a zoo please stop and think if you would like to live the life they do. If the answer is ‘no’, let’s change it!

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Fillmore County Sports Trojans on top!

By Paul Trende The basketball season is done for all but one Fillmore County Journal covered school. Rushford-Peterson High School stands tallest at the end of the 20132014 campaign. Their boys are section champs and headed Paul Trende to state. Their girls finally broke through the 1A East title game. They’ll play for the Section 1A crown.

Section Three-Peat for Boys The 2013-2014 boys Section 1A title was about RushfordPeterson (#3 in state, 28-1) in more than one way. On top of the Trojans making their fifth straight final, their opponent, 1A West champ Goodhue (19-10), entered with a head coach familiar to R-P fans. Matt Halverson was a starting guard on R-P’s last state title team (2006). In his first year as head coach of the Wildcats, Halverson had a plan versus his alma mater R-P and mentor Tom Vix. Slow it down. Slow it way down. Do not get in a frenetic track meet with the speedy Trojan piranhas. Goodhue limited the game’s possessions with a very patient approach offensively and

very good defense. The two things held R-P to an easy season low in points. Yet ultimate success belonged to the Trojans. The game was the anti-thesis of a track meet.

The halftime score was 16-13 Trojans. The teams combined for 43 possessions (25-seconds per possession). The Trojans forced 12 Wildcat turnovers, but per 7 of 21 shooting, they didn’t really capitalize. Things didn’t change much in the second half. At times, the Wildcats seemed content to pass the ball from guard to guard to the high post, without much offensive aggressiveness. The slow paced defensive struggle limited R-P (a team that averages 73 points per game) to four second half field goals (in the 1A East final versus Spring Grove, Alex Vix had as many in the first half, and Austin O’Hare five in the second half).

Three of the four makes were part of a very protracted 9-0 Trojan run. O’Hare hit a three around the 13-minute mark. Jorli Hauge had a rebound-put-back basket around the 9-minute mark. Charlie Krambeer hit a three around the 7-minute mark. Those were the only points in about 6-minutes of game action. Krambeer’s trifecta gave R-P a 25-16 lead. Goodhue responded with five unanswered points (25-21). R-P then got their fourth FG, a beautiful give and go from Hauge to Cole Kingsley (27-

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21 Trojans, under five left). From there, the Trojans made 11 of 15 FT’s down the stretch. Goodhue was never out of it. Trojans fans couldn’t relax until the end. But the Wildcats never got it to a one possession game either. An Alex Thomforde three with 0:35.9 to go made it 33-29, but Krambeer immediately hit two FT’s. Showing some grit, playing a brand of basketball they usually don’t, in unorthodox fashion, R-P trudged through Goodhue 38-31. It is their third straight Section 1A title, their third straight trip to state.

Kingsley led R-P (12 pts, 4 rebs, 3 assists, 4 stls). He had a couple marvelous hustle plays defensively, chasing down and stripping a Wildcat player with a break-away, negating sure-fire lay-ups. Hauge added 7 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 steals. Riley Augustine (10 pts) and Riley Bollum (8 pts, 4 pts, 3 stls) paced the Wildcats. The second half featured 41 possessions (26 seconds per possession). R-P’s critical edges were at the charity stripe (12 of 21 to Goodhue’s 3 of 4) and in turnovers (11 to Goodhue’s 19). The Trojans, riding a 13-game win streak, are the third seed in the state play-offs. They will play Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City (21-7) at Williams Arena.

Freshmen Propel Girls to Section Final One offensively ugly game featuring Rushford-Peterson then led to another. Just two days later, the Trojan girls (1-seed, 22-4) took the court versus Fillmore Central (2-seed, 14-12) with the 1A East Sub-Section on the line. It was again a game defined by defense, as two teams very familiar with each other (R-P won two regular season meetings) struggled mightily to score. Trojan leading scorer (17.4 per), senior PG Kendra Crawford, was held to two points (her first single digit scoring effort of the season) on 1-12 shooting.

Falcons leading scorer (13.5 per), junior SG Morgan Malley, was also held to two points on 1-9 shooting. The Falcons got field goals on two of their first three possessions, but then only one the rest of the first half. R-P got a basket on their second possession, but then went 14 possessions before again getting another. With turnovers abundant (25 total collectively), the Trojans led 13-10 at the intermission. Out of the break, the Trojans didn’t score for 6-plus minutes. FC scored six points over that protracted span to lead 16-13.

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5 for 25 FG’s through the first 26 minutes of action (38 possessions), the Trojans hit 7 of 9 FG’s over a 4-plus minute span (seven possessions). Freshman Brianna Koop authored three of those baskets.

Fellow freshman Ashley Agrimson (who entered the contest averaging 1.8 PPG) authored three FG’s as well. Agrimson’s shots were in succession, and the back-end of a 14-2 Trojan run that put R-P up 29-18 with around 5:30 to go.

Two possessions later, R-P ran a minute plus off the clock before getting a game-sealing Koop three that made it 32-20 (2:26). After back-to-back losses in the SubSection finals (courtesy of Spring Grove), the Trojans finally broke through to the section title game with a 34-20 win over the Falcons.

Koop (14 pts on 5-10 FG’s, 3-4 FT’s, 5 rebs, 3 stls) and Agrimson (career-high 8 pts on 4-4 FG’s, 3 rebs, 3 stls, 3 blks off the bench) led the way. Crawford contributed elsewhere (5 rebs, 4 assists, 3 stls). The same went for Malley (8 rebs, 2 assists) for FC. Sammi Bakke led the Falcons with 6 points. Kendyl Bennett (another frosh) had 5 (pts) and 7 (rebs).

FC was 7 of 34 (20.6%) shooting with 25 turnovers. R-P was 13 of 40 (32.5%) with 13 TO’s. R-P moves on to face West champ, #1 in Class A Goodhue (25-4). FC, devoid of any seniors, finishes at 14-13 (their first winning season since ’10-’11) as 1A East runnersup.

First Loss, Last Loss, Only Loss

It’s a bitter way to end a season, losing your first game, your only game. The #3 in Class AA Chatfield girls (1-seed, 24-0) trekked into their 1AA East final with P-E-M (2-seed, 24-4) in the

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There is no doubt, a 24-1 mark, at least for the time-being, is a hugely disappointing. The Bulldogs didn’t upset Chatfield. P-E-M, ranked #10 in class AA, is awfully good.

The regular season meeting was a great game between to excellent squads, one won by the Gophers 64-61. The 1AA East final was no different, in front of a plethora of Bulldog and Gopher fans in Mayo Civic Auditorium. Chatfield led the majority of the first half and 32-27 at the intermission. To begin the second half, P-E-M beat the Gophers up on the offensive glass. The Bulldogs got back to even and then ahead 44-39.

Chatfield replied with a 10-1 run to lead 49-45. At roughly the 6:40 mark, Camille Rasmussen hit a baseline jumper to give Chatfield a 53-50 lead. It would be the last Gopher field goal. Back-toback 3-point plays by Bulldogs Karlie Gilbeck (53 all) and Sarah Hart gave PEM a 56-53 lead.

Intermixed between those scores, the Gophers had a key possession where they got three nice looks in close, but couldn’t connect.

A Tessa Hubbard driving lay-up with 1:08 made it 58-54. Kirsten Keefe made a couple FT’s (58-56; 1:01). Hubbard made one-of-two (59-56; 0:34). Sidney Irish made two (59-58; 0:21.7). Sarah Hart then made two (61-58; 0:18.8) setting up the finish. First, Keefe missed a wing three. The Gophers got an offensive rebound. Maddie Talamantes then let fly a corner three. Time expired as the ball was in the air, but the shot was untrue, expiring Chatfield’s season. PEM prevailed 61-58. The victory can be attached to the aggressive drives and offensive glass work that led the Bulldogs to have a FT edge See SPORTS Page 14 

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(22 of 31 to 11 of 15). The 3-point line was also unkind for the Gopher ladies (3-16). The senior forward Rasmussen led Chatfield. She hit baseline-jumper after baseline-jumper enroot to a career-high 14 points (6-8 FG’s, 6 rebs). Keefe and sophomore Sydney Gould each had 8. P-E-M got three in double digits, Hart (15 pts, 5 rebs, 3 stls), Hubbard (15 pts, 5 stls), and Hayley Rau (10 pts all in the second half, 10 rebs).

Rau’s offensive rebounding spearheaded the Bulldogs early second half effort. It doesn’t happen too often that a team wins 24-straight out of the gate. No matter the finish, it was an extraordinaire three-plus months for the Gopher girls. They will push on, as S. Irish, Rasmussen, Morgan Henry, and Mariah Pederson are the only seniors.

GBB Semifinals

Trojans Fend Off Cougars Upset-Bid If there was a plan for the R-P girls (1-seed, 21-4) versus Mabel-Canton (4-seed, 15-9), it was probably force turnovers, get easy baskets, and execute in the half-court. If M-C has a plan, it was probably, don’t turn the ball over, force the Trojans into a half-court game, and take good shots. M-C’s plan probably went the most right. The Cougars had turnovers, but they maximized their offensive opportunities (shot 52% for the game). Yet, the Trojans still walked out of the teams’ 1A East semifinal winners. They held off upstart M-C’s upset bid.

R-P began 7-2, but from there,

until real late, it was a dog-fight.

The Cougars led by as many as nine (28-19) in the first half. R-P pushed back to lead by one (3635) at the half. Senior 1,000-point guards Kendra Crawford and Lydia Geving dueled (16 points each). In the second half, M-C got a 9-2 run midway through to lead 55-48 with 6:37 left. Then came R-P’s run. At the 4:01 mark, Trojan senior Hope Morrison hit a three to tie the game at 57. Two possessions later, Crawford hit a pair of FT’s to give R-P the 59-57 lead. Another possession later, one that proved critical, the Trojans’ effort on the offensive glass netted four shot attempts. The last, a Brianna Koop lay-up put R-P up 61-57 with around 3:00 to play. After trailing 55-48, R-P finished the game 20-5. During that span, M-C went 1-8 from the field and 3-7 from the FT line. Shots that had fallen suddenly rimmed out. R-P moved on to their third straight 1A East title game courtesy of a 68-60 win.

Crawford (27 pts on 12-15 FT’s, 6 rebs, 5 assists, 8 stls), Koop (15 pts, 5-7 FG’s), and Morrison (13 pts, 4-6 three’s) led R-P. Geving (21 pts, 8-14 FG’s, 4 stls), Sara Lind (12 pts, 6-7 FG’s), and Carly McCabe (11 pts) did the same for M-C, which also got a nice boost from Abby Hanson (7 pts, 5 rebs) off the bench. Turnovers (23 to R-P’s 17) and a FT discrepancy (R-P 21-39, M-C 10-17) did the Cougars in. M-C’s fine season finishes at 15-10. They’ll lose highlyexperienced seniors Geving, Lind, McCabe, and Hanson.

Defense, Broadwater Propel Falcons It wasn’t pretty. But winning because of your defense usually

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The Falcons notched their second win over SG this year, and ended the Lions run atop 1A East, with a 51-40 victory. It was Broadwater’s game. She finished with 15 points and 10 assists. Her hands were on 35 of FC’s 51 points. Junior forward Sammi Bakke added 8 (pts) and 10 (rebs) and freshman Tayah Barnes had 9 points (7-10 FT’s).

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(15-12) 24, 1-seed #3 Chatfield (23-0) 48 (Chat: M. Talamantes 16 pts, 6-9 FG’s, 2-3 three’s); K. Keefe (14 pts, 5 rebs, 3 assists, 4 stls); Maddy Larrabee (9 pts, 3 rebs, 4 assists). Cot: Gabrielle Bowlin 10 pts. Gophers began game 14-2 and led 35-7 at halftime))

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The Council approved a donation of $400 for the 2014 Stand Continued from Page 1 Still Parade, the same amount that had been donated for last now there is a verbal contract for services with our Volunteer Fire year’s parade. Whalan’s wellDepartment, with service costs known parade takes place this shared by Lanesboro, Whalan year on Saturday, May 17. and the townships. Our task The “Taste of the Trail force will do research on those Committee”—including local questions and will share that residents Jerri Gustavson and information before any decisions Lolly Melander—met last Monday to discuss Rochester’s “Desor proposals are made.”

A tentative date of June 19, tination Medical Center” initia2014, is set for the first meeting tive. The Mayo Clinic—in close of that task force, the beginning partnership with Rochester—is of a process that is expected to developing plans (with major state-funded support) to create take some time to complete.

“Everything is purely informa- tourist activities, services and destional at this point,” said Todd. tinations throughout southeast“Any changes to budget costs for ern Minnesota, plans that could any town or township involved include Bluff Country towns like would not be decided upon until Whalan.

“Our meeting gave us an the 2015 budget year.” opportunity to brainstorm about Other business A recent arrest that took place ideas that would encourage in the town of Whalan has Rochester and Mayo visitors to incurred legal costs of $587 to travel to our area,” says Committhe city, an amount that will be tee member Gustavson. “Much reimbursed at the completion of of our discussion focused on transportation needs—how will upcoming court proceedings.

Local residents who want to people get here and then back to question recent property tax Rochester in ways that will work assessments in Whalan are invit- for them, given their medical ed to talk to representatives of appointment schedules. Some the Board of Appeal & Equal- people come to the Clinic for a ization at the Fillmore County day, or several days, or perhaps a Assessor’s Office in Preston next weekend. We talked about many month. Available dates for the ideas, and will have more discusboard are April 21-24, and the sion on this topic in the future.”

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Local foodshelves participate in Minnesota FoodShare Program

By Jackie Horsman Minnesota FoodShare coordinates the largest fund and food drive throughout the state for the entire month of March.

In efforts to increase awareness of hunger in Minnesota, FoodShare promotes the donation of food and dollars combined for foodshelves in the state.

In 2012, more than 554,000 Minnesotans received federal food assistance; that is one out of every ten Minnesotans.

Roughly a third were children and nearly a fourth were elderly or disabled individuals. How does that relate to Fillmore County? Diane Petrich, SEMCAC Foodshelf Manager, cited that since the first of the year, 159 families throughout Fillmore County have signed up for services. SEMCAC serves the majority of Fillmore County and has sites in Rushford and Preston that also provide assistance for rural families and families residing within other communities in Fillmore County.

SEMCAC will receive a portion of the contributions collected by FoodShare. These contributions enable them to purchase items in bulk at discounted prices which in turn helps keep their shelves full.

Their allocation depends heavily on the amount of money raised and food received at a local level as well as the number of people served during the remainder of the year. Petrich explained that she was able to purchase items needed for families or individuals with cash donations for less than what a consumer would be able to.

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She cited an example, noting she had recently purchased 6-24 oz. bottles of Kraft Catalina Dressing for $1.68; not each, but total cost. Petrich is able to purchase items such as this through Channel One out of Rochester or through a separate agency.

SEMCAC also welcomes food donations as well. Diane shared that paper products or personal care products are the most challenging to keep stocked and are accepted as donation. Also accepted are fresh food donations, as long as fruits and vegetables are washed first. Whether purchased or from your own garden, fruits and veggies are always welcomed.

Families and individuals may apply for FoodShelf services throughout the year. The application process is easy and respects data privacy laws. If you are in need of assistance, you can stop into either site location and fill out a simple application. Applications are processed quickly and once your are signed up you receive a card that tracks your monthly allocation, which is deter-

mined by family size. For example, a family of one receives 15 pounds of food monthly, a family of two recieves 25 pounds per month and from there it is an additional 10 pounds per family member. On average SEMCAC serves 120150 families per month which is equivilant to 320-375 individuals. SEMCAC allocates 4,500-5,000 pounds of food to families in need every month.

You can help make a difference. Simply mail your monetary donation to: P.O. Box 5, Preston, MN 55965. If you would like to donate tangible goods, you may do so at either SEMCAC location in Fillmore County.

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Fillmore County police reports Chatfield Police Department Ryan Lee Allen, 25, Rochester, Minn.; 11/16/2013, Driver’s License - Driving After Revocation; Fees $290.

Ronald David Gardner, 64, Chatfield, Minn.; 9/16/2013, Driver’s License - Driving After Cancellation - Inimical to Public Safety; Fine of $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 2/25/2015), Fees $990, Local confinement for 365 days (stay 365 days for one year), Unsupervised probation for one year - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No driving without insurance or valid driver’s license.

Amy Cristy Herold, 37, Chatfield, Minn.; 11/20/2013, Driver’s License - Driving After Revocation; Fees $290.

11/20/2013, Uninsured Vehicle Driver Violation; Fees $200.

Joel Michael Johnson, 19, Chatfield, Minn.; 11/21/2013, Driver’s License - Driving After Revocation; Fees $290.

11/21/2013, Uninsured Vehicle Owner Violation; Fees $200.

Gregory Jedidiah Sovinski, 22, Chatfield, Minn.; 10/14/2013, Driver’s License - Driving After Suspension; Fees $290.

10/14/2013, Driver’s License Driving Without a Valid License or Vehicle Class/Type - Multiple Licenses Prohibited; Fees $100.

10/14/2013, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance when Operating Vehicle; Fees $200.

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Heather Kathleen Blattner, 46, Spring Valley, Minn.; 9/15/2013, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene; Fine of $1,000 (stay $700 until 2/26/2015), Fees $465, Local confinement for 90 days (stay 90 days for one year), Supervised probation for one year - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, Complete chemical assessment - follow all recommendations/treatment/ aftercare, Domestic abuse counseling/treatment, Submit to random searches, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, No assault, no

aggressive behavior.

Brian Elliot Cooke, 39, Brooklyn, Miss.; 1/16/2014, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance when Operating Vehicle; Fees $290.

Randolph Norman Cronk, 21, Spring Valley, Minn.; 7/19/2013, Theft - Take/Drive Motor Vehicle - No Owner Consent; Fine of $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 2/27/2014), Fees $2,499.38, Local confinement for 365 days (stay 345 days for two years serve as work release), Supervised probation for two years - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/ treatment (outpatient), Aftercare, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Random testing, Submit to random searches, No driving without insurance, No contact with victim(s), Advise agent prior to changing employment and/ or residence, No assault, Write letter of apologize. 3/19/2013, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol; Fine of $1,000 (stay $900 until 2/27/2016), Fees $125, Local confinement for 90 days (stay 90 days for two years), Supervised probation for two years.

Tyndall Lee Evans, 21, Spring Valley, Minn.; 12/2/2013, Driver’s License - Driving After Revocation; Fees $290. 12/2/2013, Uninsured Vehicle - Driver Violation; Fees $200.

Shawn Allen Fenske, 29, LeRoy, Minn.; 1/11/2014, Driver’s License - Driving After Revocation; Fees $290. 1/11/2014, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance when Operating Vehicle; Fees $200.

Trevor Joseph Guerin, 25, Rochester, Minn.; 8/3/2013, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol; Fine of $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 2/25/2016), Fees $1,020, Local confinement of 365 days (stay 356 days for two years - credit for time served of one day - serve as weekends), Fees $1,020, Supervised probation for two years Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency

evaluation/treatment (outpatient treatment), No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Random testing, Submit to random searches, No driving without insurance or valid driver’s license, Take medications in the prescribed dosage and frequency. 8/3/2013, Driver’s License - Driving After Revocation; Fine of $1,000 (stay $800 until 2/25/2016), Local confinement for 90 days (stay 90 days for two years), Supervised probation for two years.

Jennifer Lynn Guske, 34, Wykoff, Minn.; 10/26/2013, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene; Fine of $1,000 (stay $700 until 2/26/2015), Fees $390, Local confinement for 90 days (stay 88 days for one year - credit for time served of two days), Supervised probation for one year - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, Complete chemical assessment, Aftercare, Domestic abuse counseling/ treatment, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to random searches, Submit to chemical testing, No assault.

Sarah L. Hershberger, 24, Stewartville, Minn.; 11/11/2013, Driver’s License - Driving After Suspension; Fine of $1,000 (stay $700 until 2/19/2015) Fees $390, Local confinement for 90 days (stay 90 days for one year), Unsupervised probation for one year - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No driver license violations, No driving with out insurance, Have valid license to drive.

Travis Garrett Hyland, 38, Racine, Minn.; 12/10/2013, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance when Operating Vehicle; Fees $290.

Bradley Allen Lound, 20, Racine, Minn.; 12/11/2013, Driver’s License - Driving After Suspension; Fees $290.

Ashley Marie Radde, 22, Spring Valley, Minn.; 10/8/2013, Uninsured Vehicle - Owner Violation; Fees $290.

Arlis Dean Wangen, 56, Harmony, Minn.; 12/8/2013, Driver’s License - Driving After Revocation; Fees $290.

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 household each week.

Preston Police Department Joshua Darin Johnson, 31, Fountain, Minn.; 2/16/2014, Stopping/ Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping; Fees $32.

Jerod Gene Wagner, 41, Lanesboro, Minn.; 2/16/2014, Stopping/Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping; Fees $32.

Brandon Thomas Vreeman, 30, Spring Valley, Minn.; 12/7/2014, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within 2 Hours; Fine of $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 2/26/2015), Local confinement for 365 days (stay 335 days for one year - serve as work release), Supervised probation for one year - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/ treatment (outpatient), Aftercare, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Random testing, Submit to random searches, No driving without insurance, Attend AA (Alcoholics Anonymous), Attend NA (Narcotics Anonymous).

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division Maxwell Adam Jacklin, 24, West Bend, Wis.; 11/11/2013, Deer Hunting - May Not Hunt with Aid or Use of Bait; Fees $390.

Cory Russell Tangan, 36, Grand Meadow, Minn.; 11/2/2013, Hunting - Motorized Decoys Not Permitted; Fees $140.

Leng Vang, 32, Minneapolis, Minn.; 11/3/2013, Trespass - Entering Agricultural Land for Outdoor Recreation Purposes Without Obtaining Permission; Fees $190.

Minnesota State Patrol Deondra D. Kight, 22, Dodge Center, Minn.; 11/13/2013, Driver’s License - Driving After Suspension; Fees $290.

Adam David Pettey, 19, Spring Valley, Minn.; 10/23/2013, Driver’s License - Driving After Suspension; Fees $290. 12/2/2013, Driver’s License - Driving After Revocation; Fees $290.

Richard Jon Rasmussen, 80, Mabel, Minn.; 12/4/2013, Driver’s License - Driving Without a Valid License or Vehicle Class/Type; Multiple Licenses Prohibited; Fees $190. 12/4/2013, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers must Use; Fees $25. 12/4/2013, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance when Operating Vehicle; Fees $200.

Kayla Marie Ann Reyes-Linhart, 24, Elsworth, Wis.; 12/4/2013,

Driver’s License - Driving After Suspension; Fees $290.

William Carmen Ruddick, 48, Fountain, Minn.; 5/14/2013, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol; Fine of $1,000 (stay $500 until 3/5/2015), Local confinement for 90 days, stay 90 days for one year), Supervised probation for one year - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Aftercare, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Random testing, Submit to random searches, No driving without insurance or valid driver’s license, Attend MADD Impact Panel.

Donald Lee Yeager, 69, Harmony, Minn.; 2/6/2014, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130.

Rushford Police Department Matthew Clayton Hofbauer, 33, Rochester, Minn.; 2/15/2014, Driver’s License - Driving After Revocation; Fees $290.

Cameron James Kleist, 24, La Crosse, Wis.; 12/5/2013, Windshield General Prohibitions - No Cracked or Discolored Windshields; Fees $130, Remain lawabiding, No same or similar.

12/5/2013, Ownership/Registration of Cars/Trucks - Fail to Submit Register Within 10 Days; Fees $100, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar. 12/8/2013, Drivers’ Licenses - Failure to Obtain New Driver’s License After Changing Name or Address; Fees $140, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar.

Rollie Willard Ronnenberg, 51, Peterson, Minn.; 12/22/2013, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol; Fine of $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 2/26/2016), Local confinement of 365 days (stay 335 days for two years, credit for time served for three days - serve as work release), Supervised probation for two years - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Aftercare, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Random testing, Submit to random searches, No driving without insurance, Supply DNA sample.

Corey Berton Stutzka, 29, Rushford, Minn.; 1/25/2014, Driver’s License - Driving After Revocation; Fees $290. 1/25/2014, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance when Operating Vehicle; Fees $200.

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Rushford ends union battle

By Kirsten Zoellner More than one year after the city council first made the decision to set the date for termination of Public Works employee Curt Courrier, the ongoing saga is over and Courrier is back to work for the city.

In and prior to December 2012, Rushford’s Public Works Department lobbied for Courrier’s 36-hour per week position to be transitioned to full-time, based on increasing workload within the department.

Whether or not the staffing needs were there, or if the work could be done more cost effectively for the city, was an area of contention between Public Works and several on the council. Funds had been included in the 2013 budget to transition Courrier to full-time employment, but without the specific accountability of time or proof of need that was sought by those councilors, the council agreed to extend Courrier’s position only until March 31, 2013. February 25, a motion to terminate the position passed in a 3 to 2 vote.

By March 6, AFSCME (American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees) Local 1944

had filed two grievances with the city based on the decision, citing two applicable violations; the first in relation to seniority and the second to discipline and discharge. Facing possible litigation, and following a closed meeting with legal counsel, the city approved reinstating Courrier effective April 1 through December 31, 2013 at 36 hours per week, with no overtime and pro-rated benefits to be provided.

When the approved period was up, the council stuck with their earlier approval nine-months earlier ending Courrier’s position.

Shortly after, AFSCME filed a new grievance, citing violation of several contract articles. Union representative Jim Dahling spoke before the council and cautioned the city on not yielding to their grievance, thereby taking the matter to mediation and possible litigation. At the January 27 meeting, City Attorney Terry Chiglo repeatedly asked the union to correct factual inaccuracies in the grievance or provide proof of said violations. No agreement could be reached and the city council denied the grievance, sending the issue to mediation.

Monday, March 17, 2014 Mediation sessions were held March 4, at city hall. Union representatives, Courrier, city councilors Mark Honsey and Roger Colbenson, administrator Steve Sarvi, and Chiglo were present along with a mediator from the Bureau of Mediation Services. A meeting with all parties was held prior to meetings of the respective parties in separate locations with the mediator. An alternative work schedule for Courrier was sought by the mediator and the union proposed reinstatement in a part-time position at 32 hours per week.

The city had intended to use seasonal, part-time labor for the workload previously assigned to Courrier.

While the city was aware these positions have certain specifications of number of working days and other guidelines, they were unaware of what the mediator dubbed, “serial employment.” Essentially, this occurs when a seasonal employee is let go prior to the end of their set employment limits and replaced with another seasonal employee to continue the work. In those cases, arbitration consistently rules that the seasonal employees’ hours are to be combined. After employment limits are met by the combina-

Peterson weighs effects of assessment policy

By Kirsten Zoellner The County 25 road reconstruction project isn’t slated until 2015, the City of Peterson is wasting no time lining up all the details of the massive undertaking. A shared project with the county, the city is getting some relief on the large price tag, but it’s a financial burden for the small community and the council is keenly aware of the effect it will have on residents and business owners.

An assessment policy is needed

due to general obligation bonds funding the project. Per statute, it requires at least a 20 percent assessment of property owners by statute. For complete reconstruction, Peterson is considering setting the assessment policy at 50 percent property owner/city.

In this project, the county has already pledged to contribute 50 percent of the cost of curb, gutter, and sidewalks, so it appeared that residents would pay half of the remaining city percentage. How-

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Colin Schroeder, a Peterson business owner who volunteered last November to serve on a committee to assist the city in ironing out the scope of the project, found a potential stumbling block in the policy. He noted that as it’s currently written, assessments would be applied prior to special assistance. “My concern is that it’s calculated on the total project cost.” It was assumed by many that assistance from the county would kick in immediately. However, per the policy, assessments would be applied first, with the special assistance to be applied to the city portion only. “It doesn’t clarify where aid comes in. The half that comes from the county doesn’t benefit us.”

“That’s a good catch,” noted Mayor Jennifer Wood. “All along, we’ve talked about it the way you described.”

“It needs definition. The assessment needs to be after project assistance is applied,” added Schroeder.

The council agreed that clarification in the policy wording was needed and it was suggested that perhaps the city should adopt both a general policy and a special assessment policy for the project.

“It’s unusual situation in this case,” noted Councilor Gail Boyum.

The city will discuss the matter with project consultants before bringing it back for approval. A special meeting is to be scheduled to adopt the policy. A public hearing will be held prior to the project start, when assessments are placed on the properties.

Special considerations are also being taken for assessment deferment in certain cases, including those 65 and older and those with permanent or total disability.

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tion, they are deemed to be public employees, granted all benefits as such. Based on the amount of work that is expected to be done, the strategy is not possible. In addition, the mediator cautioned the city that lay-off or reduction is only allowed to due decease of work or budget cuts and to consider if those specifications were accurate.

Weighing the results of the findings during mediation and arbitration, should the grievance move forward, the city found the union recommendation acceptable. Following further discussion, however, the city felt that the workload would continue past 2014. The decision was made to enter a counter-proposal not only reinstating Courrier, but raising his position to full-time employment. The union agreed and the grievance was dropped. Funding for the position is already in place within the 2014 budget.

The council formally approved the mediation agreement at the Monday, March 10 meeting. Uncharacteristically short at just 35 minutes, the meeting held very little discussion on the matter outside of three, one sentence statements. In the first, after a motion by Vern Bunke and a second by Roger Colbenson,

Councilor Mark Honsey called the approval a good settlement. “It’s a win for the citizens of Rushford,” he said, after which the mayor offered Courrier a welcome.

“Thank you to the mayor and the council for giving me this opportunity,” responded Courrier.

In other news, the city has stated that information regarding the water utility, specific the running of water to avoid lateral pipe freezing, will be available at the next council meeting. According to Sarvi, the city is looking to set up a tiered system to deal with the added water usage and subsequent cost for those having to run water. Having been asked how many citizens are currently running water, City Clerk Kathy Zacher could only respond, “Lots.”

So far, it appears the freezing is happening in random locations, although there are a few cluster areas. The recent warm weather break has added to some problems driving the frost down further each time the weather cools again. “Some are just starting to run their water now,” cautioned Zacher.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, March 24, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

There was some question regarding deferment in the case of twoperson households were one meets the criteria and the other doesn’t.

In those situations, the city has opted to allow a 50 percent deferment based on one of the property owners meeting the criteria.

The city is also still pressing its case for faulty design work at the Waste Water Treatment Facility.

Mayor Wood noted the catalyst of the situation was a news article in which the company responsible for the facility design noted to another municipality, considering the same design, that Peterson’s HVAC system is incorrectly sized.

The facility has seen large amounts of water condensation. “There’s water dripping everywhere. Water and steel don’t mix. The problem is condensation on the HVAC system and computer systems. It’s bad design,” noted Wood.

The city has spoken to legal counsel over the issue and it appears that the design firm has indicated publicly that Peterson chose the plan due to lack of funding. However, Wood feels this is inaccurate based on records indicating that the city had funds remaining after the project. “It seems, if we went with their design, as laypeople, we rely on engineers to steer us in the right way. I don’t buy that it was a cost issue, because there was extra money.” The city will consult with their attorney further to see if there is some solution for the situation.

In other news, the city has, for now, stood by its decision to deny a detachment petition from residents Alan Lipowitz and Jan Smaby, who sought annexation to the City of Rushford Village. The city has been working cooperatively with the City of Rushford Village to look at options for a local resolution to the request, rather than send the matter to the state. The Village has set a term

until April 1 for the discussions.

Mayor Wood and Councilor Dick Lee acted as representatives of the city in conversation with Village representatives Mayor Dale Schwanke and Councilor Hamilton Peterson. “We had a good talk, and hour and a half, and went over a number of things,” stated Lee. A proposal to detach 33.8 acres of the property and leave 6 acres has been proposed to Peterson by the petitioners.

“The council there is split,” added Wood. “That’s why we were trying to meet and come up with something together. We had some other ideas we discussed, too. I don’t know if we want to first say do we want to let approximately 33 acres go if they leave six acres back in the city of Peterson. If not, we need to probably make a resolution to deny that. Then, if you want to hear an alternative idea we came up with, with the City of Rushford Village, we can do that as well.”

“We passed by, just briefly, an option that we thought would be probably more acceptable to the residents, who we are mostly concerned with,” said Lee. The Peterson proposal would instead opt to let six acres go, retaining 33.8 within the city.

“That’s exactly the acreage we wish to protect and preserve from development,” responded Smaby, in regards to the proposal. “I don’t know what more we can do. It’s just that simple. I don’t see that we can agree to that. We just simply will not do that,” she added.

In lieu of making a decision on the proposal or any other decision, the council has tabled the discussion, in light of absence of Councilor Barry Erickson, until a special meeting, which is yet to be scheduled.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Wednesday, April 9, at 7 p.m., at city hall.

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Fountain City Council reviews financial statements

By Barb Jeffers The Fountain City Council met on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall.

By a motion made by Jim Schott and seconded by Chad Wangen the Consent Agenda items were approved including minutes from the February 6, 2014 meeting, Treasurer’s Report and monthly city bills.

A representative from Smith, Schafer, and Associates, Ltd. reviewed the 2013 Financial Summary for the City of Fountain, Minn. A discussion was also held on the 10 year trend analysis. LGA will increase to $68,555. The General Reserve equals 142 percent of annual general fund expenditures.

City maintenance worker John Hanson discussed the accumulating snow and the possibility of getting some snow hauled out to the brush dump. Hanson also asked the council to approve the purchase of a snow blower attachment for the city tractor to improve snow removal and save time. The council tabled this discussion until a later date.

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Police Chief Tom Mosher and John Hanson will be attending Safety and Loss Control Workshops in Rochester, Minn. on April 14, 2014. Schott motioned and Ostby seconded to approve a Visa Business credit card with a limit of $500 to be used to pay city bills when necessary such as the cost for Flattum to develop a website for the city.

Doug McCabe attended the meeting to discuss past due utility bills of a renter living in a home he owns in town. He left and returned with a payment towards the account received from the tenant. The city has not been able to turn the water off to the residence due to the amount of snow in the area. McCabe and the council then discussed further action on any unpaid balance in the future.

The City of Fountain has a policy to shut off water after 90 days late.

McCabe requested the water to the

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Police Chief Mosher received a report of a bad check in the amount of $45 to a local business. On February 16 he received a call on another bad check for approximately $200. The person had been writing checks in Houston and Fillmore County. The case was turned over to the Sherriff’s Department.

February 16, 2014 Mosher responded to a medical call. February 10 Officer Mosher received a phone call from the mother of a fifth grader stating it was his birthday and stating he would love to meet Police Chief Mosher and see his squad car.

Officer Mosher was waiting at the boy’s house when he got home from school and gave him a tour of his squad car as well as a ride and also a tour of the Fire Hall.

February 18 Mosher received notice that two dogs that had previously not been vaccinated are now vaccinated but have yet to be licensed. Officer Mosher responded to a custody issue followed by an alleged assault. Officer Mosher interviewed the suspect, the victim, and a witness. The case was turned over to the city attorney for review for possible charges.

February 25 Mosher received report of another bad check. The parking situation on Main Street during the week has improved as bus riders received notices. February 26 received call from a woman who’s vehicle was hit by a neighbor.

Police Chief Mosher attended six hours of training through the Fillmore County Sherriff’s Office located in a building at the Fillmore County Fairgrounds which included building search training.

Officer Mosher requested approval to attend required training in vehicle operations pursuit in Rochester, Minn. on April 26, 2014.

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Police Chief Mosher has attended the training every three years for over 17 years. It includes four hours classroom time and four hours course training where he will use his own squad car. The cost of $150 would be split between Fountain and Ostrander, Minn. Motion

by Ostby seconded by Schott to approve the necessary training.

There has been a recall on the squad car of a timing chain guide that could fracture. The repair time is approximately four hours with no charge due to the recall. Officer Mosher will have the repair done as

soon as possible.

In Old Business the council discussed the AT&T site modification of the water tower in the matter of an amendment to the lease agreement. The matter was tabled until a later date.

Representatives with the University of Minnesota Capstone Project would like to attend the council meeting on May 1, 2014 and asked about the possibility of beginning the meeting earlier than normal due to travel time. The council approved beginning the May 1, 2014 meeting at 6 p.m.

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Gopher News

March 2014

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Congrats Lady Gophers!!

The girls basketball team has clinched the 3 Rivers Conference title!!

Congrats to the Wrestling Team

I Love to Read Month Carnival

Thank you to Elissa Johnsrud, parent volunteers, and staff for the 500 step celebration today! The kids had a ball. Go Gophers! Learn to read... read to learn!!!

Students Fare Well at Regional History Day Competition

Twenty-three 6th -12th grade students competed at the regional History Day competition at Winona State University on Monday, March 3rd. Fifteen students will go on to compete in the state competition at the University of Minnesota on May 3rd. These students include junior Levi Roline (individual documentary), sophomores Demery Little and Liz Hisey (group documentary), Alli Hansen (individual exhibit), Katie Meeker and Kayla Mabe (group exhibit), freshman Blair Crouch (individual performance) and Kaden Hill (individual exhibit). In the Junior division, seventh grader Larissa Martin (individual performance), and sixth graders Ann Warren and Jett Tuohy (group performance), Logan Johnson and Devann Harris (individual documentary) and Isaac Rain and Brady Woltz (group exhibit). All will advance to the state competition. Logan Little is still competing in the senior paper writing category. Abby Hoppe and Aaron Paulson received honorable mention for their projects.

7 Chatfield wrestlers went individually (Ty VanSickle, Hank Friederichs, Jared Goldsmith, Ryan Meeker, Cody Bly, Harvey Friederichs & AJ Riley) as well as the entire team (section champs).

They came home with individual 4 place winners (Hank - 1st, Jared - 2nd, Harvey - 2nd, & AJ 5th) as well as the state team championship!!!

Hats off to the wrestlers, coaches and all who supported them!

Good job Gophers at the Science Fair!

Here are tHe results....

Zach Roline (7) won the Air Force Certificate, laptop bag, memory stick, and ear buds.

Luke Dietz won the Bartlett W. Foster Award, framed Certificate, and $50.

Bennett Gathje won the Director’s Creativity Award Trophy JunioR HiGH PAPeRS: 1st place – Bennett Gathje (8), trip to State Fair; 2nd place – Seth Allen (7), Austin Hines (8) and Ben Ihrke (8) SenioR HiGH PAPeRS: 1st place—Matt Dietz (12) and Justin Friedrich (12), trip to State Fair JunioR HiGH PRoJeCTS: 1st Place—Lincoln Salisbury (7), trip to State Fair; 2nd Place—Alejandro Adan (7), Seth Allen (7), Bennett Gathje (8), Megan Hopp (8), Ben Ihrke (8), Nathen Meeker (8) and Jacob Peterson (8) SenioR HiGH PRoJeCTS: 1st Place: Matt Dietz (12), Justin Friedrich (12) and Luke Dietz (9), trip to State Fair

Head Coach Joel Viss and Assistant Coach Travis Bartels were named Section 1A Head Coach and Assistant Coaches of the year! A great honor for two great coaches!!

Head Coach Joel Viss was also named MN State Coach of the Year!!

iSeF 1ST AlTeRnATe: Matt Dietz (12)

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Monday, March 17, 2014

CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY, MARCH 18

THURSDAY, MARCH 20

FRIDAY, MARCH 21

SUNDAY, MARCH 23

MONDAY, MARCH 24

•Semcac Bus to Rochester, bus picks up for shopping, 9:35am at Chic’s, Preston; 10am at Fountain State Bank.

Call 800-944-3874 to ride.

•Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Lakewood Apartments, 420 Bench Street SW, Chatfield, MN. •Bingo, 11am, Rushford Tenborg Center.* •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in the Pio­neer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.*

•Rushford Senior Dining, 10:30noon, 113 E. Jessie Street, Rushford.

•Birthday Party with Casey and the Good Timers, 10:30am, Rushford Tenborg Center.

•Free Senior Coffee, 9am, Heritage Grove, Harmony.* •Story Hour, 11am, Harmony Public Library. No school, no story hour.* •Adoption informational meeting, 4pm, Winona Catholic Charities office, 111 Market Street Suite 2.

Questions call Jodi at 507-454-2270 ex 228.

•TOPS (take pounds off sensibly) meeting, Spring Valley Care Center Activity Room. Weigh-in from 5:155:30pm. Meeting from 5:30-6:15pm.

Questions contact Judy at 507-3462469.

•AA Class “Road’s Journey,” 8pm, 301 E. Franklin St., Spring Valley (a yellow house).*

•55 Alive Smart Driving Refresher Classe, 5-9pm. Sign up at the Harmony Public Library (225 3rd Ave SW) or call 507-886-8133.

•Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St. Chatfield.* •Harmony AA Group, 8pm, Harmony Community Center. For more info call 612-251-3822 or 507272-2191*

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

•Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN.*

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, 1300 West Tracy Rd., Spring Valley.* •Lenten Services, 7pm, soup supper 6pm, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 22 •Bluff County ATV Club meeting, 10am, Stumpy’s Rushford.

•55 Alive Smart Driving Beginner’s Class, 8am-noon and 1-5pm. Sign up at the Harmony Public Library (225 3rd Ave SW) or call 507-886-8133.

•Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, 1300 West Tracy Rd., Spring Valley, MN.* •Eagle Bluff ’s Maple Syrup Fest, 10am-2pm, $5 per person, Kids 5 and under free. Contact Eagle Bluff ELC at 507-467-2437 for more info.

•Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, call 507-251-1771 or 765-2518.*

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

Pamela Ristau, CPA

Personalized service to accommodate your needs.

Accounting, Auditing, Tax Preparation 209 ST. ANTHONY STREET, PRESTON, MN 55965 pam@pamristaucpa.com • 507-765-2180

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Tax, Payroll and Accounting Services

Quickbooks ProAdvisor

F&M INSURANCE SERVICES

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

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counseling

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Psychotherapy, psychiatry, case management, adult rehab mental health services

VICTIM SERVICES

lisa stensrud, dPT

507.867.8007 fax: 507.867.8018 stensrud.lisa@myfcpt.com

- a service of DFO Community Corrections.

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

Po Box 232 212 fillmore st. W Preston, Mn 55965

Advocacy, information & assistance for victim/survivors of sexual assualt & other felony crimes. Community & professional education & consultation. Located in the Fillmore County Court House - Preston, MN

This space is available for your business!

MON-FRI 765-2805 OR CALL 24 HR CRISIS LINE TOLL-FREE 1-877-289-0636

To advertise on this page please call 507.765.2151 or email ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com

real estate Over 1,500 acres sold in the past year!

•Specializing in hunting land, farm land, hobby farms & rural properties •Small town work ethic backed by nationwide marketing •Local expertise, born and raised in southeastern MN

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

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

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

SPRING VALLEY SENIOR LIVING has openings in the Nursing Department for part-time CNA’s and part-time LPN’s or RN’s on the day and evening shifts. These positions include every other weekend worked and have the potential to include more hours as needed. Interested individuals should send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com EOE. h17,24-o

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

ARE YOU A CARING and energetic person who likes helping the elderly? If so, Spring Valley Senior Living is looking for you! We currently have a parttime overnight position and an on-call day position open in our Housing with Services setting. Both positions include every other weekend worked and the part-time overnight offers a shift wage differential. No experience required, we will train you to be a part of our team. To apply for either of these positions send application to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or e-mail hr@ svseniorliving.com. EOE. h17,24-o

ROOT RIVER HARDWOODS is seeking an individual to fill a fulltime sales position. We are looking for a motivated individual with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience with the following is needed: Selling millwork, doors and hardwood flooring. The ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Basic computer skills. Experience with customer service, taking orders and preparing quotes. Please submit your resume to: abahl@rootriverhardwoods.com or call (507) 765-2284. h10,17,24- o

Professional service Guide Basement Waterproofing

ConstruCtion

plumBing

NEWMAN

Jon M. Marsden

HEATING & COOLING, LLC

President

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Cleaning

Licensed & Insured #20450126

We specialize in:

Professional Cleaning ~

507.493.5640 The clean you expect The service you deserve

MELDAHL CONSTRUCTION INC. PETERSON, MN 55962 • 507-875-2496 We Carry • Dryers • Grain Bins for Drying & Storage

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

-Fans -Heaters -Roof Vents -Floors (And More!)

30 Ton, 136 ft Boom Truck Service THE FIRST BIN DESIGNED FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

HUNTINGTON ELECTRIC

and Cabinetry

• CUSTOM CABINETS • REMODELING • ROOFING • GARAGES • SIDING • SHEDS & MORE • GRANICRETE COUNTER TOPS H:507-268-4949 C:507-272-3624

Fountain, MN

Lic# BC474301

HUNGERHOLT CARPENTRY For ALL your building and remodeling needs.

Many Years of Experience • MARTY HUNGERHOLT, 507-467-2203 • RANDY HARMON, 507-467-2410 • RICHARD NEPSTAD, 507-765-3621

MN CONTRACTORS LIC. #20382343

Dave Swenson Don Tollefsrud Matt Swenson Lic. #008399PJ

Lic. #7046

PROPANE SERVICE INSTALLATION DELIVERY

1-800-464-6121

SERVING SOUTHERN MN SINCE 1954

motors & motor repair RISTAU FARM SERVICE ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIR SHOP

507.765.3873-lanesboro,Mn • 507.932.4560-st. charles, Mn

50-100 new/rebuilt motors on hand at all times

auTHoriZed Baldor dealer

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AL LARSON & SONS Plumbing & Heating

• New Homes • Remodeling • Air Conditioning

Lic. #008744PJ

KRUEGEL GAS SERVICE

507-467-2348 507-251-9510 Cell

www.duanegilbertsonconstruction.com

• Insured • Septic systems • New Construction • Remodeling

propane gas

Commercial, Residential & Farm

ConstruCtion

PLUMBING & HEATING

eleCtriCian

Jeff Hebl, Owner 507-467-4798 • Lanesboro, MN

CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: GRAIN BIN CONSTRUCTION

507-493-5282 • Free Estimates

•Roofing •Windows •Concrete •Siding •Pole Sheds•Additions

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

• New Construction • Remodeling • Insured • Free Estimates • Licensed 507-743-8325 SEE US FOR ALL YOUR HEATING & COOLING NEEDS Randy Newman - 507-421-2536 - GeoSystems

507.493.5640 Mabel, MN

WE FIX WET BASEMENTS!

308 St. Anthony St., Preston • Furnace • Drain Cleaning

Calls welcomed any time!

satellite serviCes Craig Stortz #PL07718

Power Limited Licensed

STORTZ SATELLITE

Nick Stortz #PL07719

Serving the Tri-State area Residential & Commercial Accounts for Direct TV & Dishnet.

Cable - Phone - Internet - Wiring Canton, MN

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

trailer sales Denny’s Trailer Sales & Service All modeles include horse, stock & flat bed

Check out on-line inventory! www.dennystrailersales.com

507-765-2405

18880 County Rd. 8 • 3 miles N of Wykoff, MN at Fillmore Phone 507.352.5491 • Fax 507.352.5492

BRUMM’S PLUMBING & HEATING, LLC

Water testing

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

TAYLOR OUTDOOR WOOD STOVES ~ RADIANT FLOOR HEATING A-MAIZE-ING HEAT CORN FURNACES & BOILERS ~ GAS FURNACES & BOILERS AIR CONDITIONING ~ SEPTIC SYSTEMS ~ NEW CONSTRUCTION ~ REMODELING FREE ESTIMATES ~ INSURED

Dave’s Plumbing & Heating, Air Conditioning LLC New Construction & Remodeling• In-Floor Heat • Drain Cleaning

Appliance Sales & Service • New & Used

Welding & truCk repair 507.421.2956

Call Dave • Cell: 507-259-4238 OC Exteriors & Constuction Roofing • Tear-Off • Storm Damage Insurance Claims • Windows & Siding

JIM OVERTON, 507-923-3181 CHATFIELD OFFICE: 507-867-1405 Licensed & Insured • MN Lic #BC667047

Spring Valley & Preston • Bus. 765-2173 or 346-7879

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EMPLOYMENT Spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking for a full-time Charge RN on the day-shift. Position includes occasional weekends worked and offers a weekend shift differential.

Comprehensive benefits package available after introductory period. If interested, please send resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or e-mail hr@svseniorliving. com. EOE h10,17- o Mabel BP is taking applications for part time help on the night shift. Apply at Mabel BP in Mabel. h17,24,31-x Looking for a part time milk hauler with an A license, health card and tanker endorsement. If interested call 507-273-2220. h17,24-o

Harmony House Restaurant has openings for part-time waitstaff.

Apply at Harmony House Restaurant, downtown Harmony.

Contact Marilyn at 507-886-4612

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EMPLOYMENT GUNDERSEN HARMONY CARE CENTER is looking for staff to fill the following positions: FULL/PARTTIME CNA’S. Contact Tami Vreeman at 507-886-6544 x 115. h17,24,31-o

EMPLOYMENT ROOT RIVER AG SERVICES is seeking a part-time bookkeeper/accountant. Position is 15-20 hours per week.

Flexible scheduling and pay is based on experience. Job entails some physical labor. To apply, call Justin at 507-4672402 or apply in person. h10,17- o

EMPLOYMENT

Green Lea Manor is LookinG for speciaL peopLe who want to Make a difference.

Must be caring, compassionate, and a team player.

part-time rn/Lpn & cna shifts available.

Will train and reimburse for classes, if not on the registry.

Bonus Pay on weekends and shift differential.

Part-time emPloyment oPPortunities Preston Foods is searching for several part-time staff to assist in a variety of roles. Successful candidates will be trained to provide our customers with great service as a check-out clerk as well as carry-out. Other tasks will include stocking, merchandising, facing, inventory control and general cleaning.

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 Preston Foods or request an application by sending an email to prestonfoods@centurytel.net. Preston Foods; ATTN: Tim Kiehne; PO Box 309; Preston, MN 55965.

EMPLOYMENT

Contact Nicky or stop by for an application.

Green Lea Manor nursing home 115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436

E.O.E.

…because the journey matters

Green Lea Manor is LookinG for speciaL peopLe who want to Make a difference.

Must be caring, compassionate, and a team player.

temporary full-time Medical records position www.myprestonfoods.com

Must be able to work in a fast pace environment and be able to multi-task. Also, must have computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology.

Contact Nicky or stop by for an application.

Green Lea Manor nursing home 115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436

E.O.E.

…because the journey matters

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals Nurse night Shift PT Nursing Assistant evening/night Shift PT or FT Nursing Assistant day/evening Shift Dietary Aid day Shift (Every other weekend & Holiday) Dietary Aid 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

THANK YOU FROM THE FAMILY OF Randy Meyer.

Thank you to Pastor Loel Wessel for his comforting words and blessings. Thank you to family, friends, co-workers for all the help they gave us. Thank you for all the cards, memorials, food and flowers.

God bless you. We appreciated it all.

Tiffany & Tasha Louella & Marcia t17- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Special thanks to my family for making my birthday so much fun. Thanks to all who helped me celebrate all week!

Adie Milne t17-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Services Creative Christian Living and Human Service

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

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: Todd Himlie; PO Box 598; Harmony, MN 55939.

Part-time check-out clerk

NOTICES Preston Farmer’s Market Meeting at Chic’s (back room), March 20 at 10 a.m. for vendors and interested parties. Questions - call 507765-3364. n17-o HUGE 500 GUN Auction: Modern/ Antique, Winchester, Colt, Browning and more! 3 major estate collections!

Sat. March 29, Prairie du Chien, WI. Kramer Auction 608/326-8108 www. kramersales.com MCAN GUARANTEED INCOME for your retirement. Avoid market risk & get guaranteed income in retirement! Call for free copy of our safe money guide plus annuity quotes from A-rated companies! 800/917-4169 MCAN

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 – 25 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: Todd Himlie; PO Box 598; Harmony, MN 55939.

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FOR RENT

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

Canton Manor ~ Canton Open waiting list for 1 & 2 bd apts. Must be 62+ or disabled. Rent based on 30% of gross income. Includes off-street parking w/plug-ins, on-site laundry, community room, water, trash, storage units & wheelchair accessible unit. 800-6766505, www.lifestyleinc.net tdd 507-4510704 This institute is an equal opportunity provider and employer. r17-o

Harmony Apts ~ Harmony Open waiting list for 1 & 2 bd apts. Must be 62+ or disabled. Rent based on 30% of monthly gross income. Includes off-street parking w/plug-ins, on-site laundry, community room, heat, water, trash removal & wheelchair accessible unit. 800-6766505, www.lifestyleinc.net tdd 507-4510704 This institute is an equal opportunity provider and employer. r17-o

Prairie View Manor ~ Ostrander Open waiting list for 1 & 2 bd smoke free apts. Includes off-street parking, on-site laundry, community room, heat, water, trash removal & wheelchair accessible unit. 800-676-6505, www.lifestyleinc. net tdd 507-451-0704 This institute is an equal opportunity provider and employer. r17-o

Sylvan Apts ~ Lanesboro Open waiting list for 1 & 2 bd smoke free apts.

Must be 62+ or disabled. Rent based on 30% of income. Includes off-street parking w/plug-ins, on-site laundry, all utilities, trash removal & wheelchair accessible unit. 507-467-2222 or 800-676-6505, www.lifestyleinc.net tdd 507-451-0704 This institute is an equal opportunity provider and employer. r17-o

Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available Immediately. 7652131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfn- o

Cherrywood Estates ~ Mabel Open waiting list for studio, 1 & 2 bd apts. Family & senior rentals. Rent based on 30% of income. Includes off-street parking w/plug-ins, on-site laundry, heat, water, trash removal & wheelchair accessible unit. 800-676-6505, www.lifestyleinc.net tdd 507-451-0704 This institute is an equal opportunity provider and employer. r17-o

Kenilworth Apts ~ Lanesboro Open waiting list for 1 & 2 bd smoke free apts. Must be 62+ or disabled.

Includes off-street parking w/plug-ins, on-site laundry, heat, water, trash removal & wheelchair accessible unit. 507-4672222 or 800-676-6505, www.lifestyleinc. net tdd 507-451-0704 This institute is an equal opportunity provider and employer. r17-o

BUILDING/STOREFRONT on Main Street in Harmony. 1100 sq. ft. Contact James 507-251-2647. r10,17- o

Apartment in Fountain for rent: 2 bedroom apartment with garage.

Available March 1. Call 507-259-6961. r17tfn-o

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

Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Do you need storage while in the process of moving? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x

RELOCATE WITH YOUR TAX REFUND! 1 & 2 bd apts in Rushford.

Rent based on income & smoke free!

Flexible leases and deposit payment plans! Free apps & tours! 507-438-3196 or 800-676-6505 www.lifestyleinc.net tdd 507-451-0704. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. r3,10,17,24-o

SERVICES

SERVICES

SERVICES

TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR: Foreign and domestic, auto & light truck. 3 year, 100,000 mile warranty.

Call for prices. Brown’s Tire, Battery, & Transmission. Rushford 507-864-2969 or 1-888-864-7049. v20eow- o 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. DOT & truck inspection available. Hi-Tech Rebuilders, Rushford. 507-864-7440 or 507-4591504. v11tfn- o

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

PUBLIC NOTICES

Rushford Manor ~ Rushford Open waiting list for 1 & 2 bd smoke free apts. Rent based on 30% of gross income. Includes off-street parking, onsite laundry, heat, water, trash removal & wheelchair accessible unit. 800-6766505, www.lifestyleinc.net tdd 507-4510704 This institute is an equal opportunity provider and employer. r17-o

PUBLIC NOTICES

Summary of Minutes March 4, 2014 County Board Meeting The Fillmore County Board met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press.

The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION 2014-008: Final payment to Shafer Contracting Co., Inc. for Project SAP 23-624-007, Canton and Newburg Townships RESOLUTION 2014-009: Final payment to Reilly Construction Co., Inc. for Project SAP 23-607-003, Chatfield Township RESOLUTION 2014-010: Final payment to Reilly Construction Co., Inc. for Project SAP 23-607-004, Chatfield Township RESOLUTION 2014-011: Final payment to Reilly Construction Co., Inc. for Project SAP 23-623-024, Holt Township RESOLUTION 2014-012: Updated replacement bridge priority list The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda.

• the following Consent Agenda: 1. February 25, 2014 County Board minutes.

2. Payment of Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. invoice for Greenleafton Community Sanitary project.

3. Successful completion of probation for Diane Olson, Fiscal Officer.

4. Merit step increase for Diane Olson, Fiscal Officer.

5. End of paid administrative leave for Employee #1368.

• Subordination Agreement with Marine Credit Union.

• change employment status of Public Health Nurse, from 1.0 FTE to 0.9 FTE. • change employment status of Registered Nurse from 0.8 FTE to 0.9 FTE. • accept resignation of Eligibility Worker.

• payment to Solbrekk Business Technology Solution for Zix e-mail encryption licensing.

• payment to Solbrekk Business Technology Solution for Zix e-mail encryption hosting.

• Cooperative Agreement between City of Harmony and Fillmore County for reconstruction of CSAH 35.

• advertise for Fillmore Township Bridge replacement Project SAP 023-599-092.

• advertise for City of Harmony Project CSAH 35, SAP 023-635-004.

The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount CDW Government, Inc., asset purchase $858.59 Fillmore County Treasurer, asset purchase $1,059.26 Fillmore County Treasurer, fuel $500.50 Forms & Systems of Minnesota, supplies $857.90 Govconnection, Inc., asset purchase $1,455.21 M & I Lockbox, services $1,524.58 Metro Sales, Inc., copier contract $529.15 MN Dept. of Corrections, services $38,770.50 Moore Medical, supplies $575.45 Tyler Technologies, Inc., license $6,048.32 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $52,179.46 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (17 bills - not listed) $2,830.71 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $55,010.17 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Baudoin Oil, fuel $16,105.96 Canton City, services $805.21 Grainger, supplies $1,313.37 Haakenson Electric, Inc., services $589.66 Newman Signs, supplies $1,546.46 Reilly Construction Company, Inc., contract payments $14,631.96 Ronco Engineering Co., Inc., supplies $1,492.81 Shafer Contracting Company, Inc., contract payment $141,047.34 Widseth Smith Nolting & Associates, Inc., services $516.00 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $178,048.77 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (12 bills - not listed) $1,860.72 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $179,909.49 AIRPORT FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Deters, Isaac, services $1,800.00 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $1,800.00 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (3 bills - not listed) $58.95 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND $1,858.95 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date.

Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse.

Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Bobbie Vickerman, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566.

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PUBLIC NOTICES STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-14-162 In Re: Estate of Blake E. Overland, Decedent.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for informal appointment of personal representative has been filed with the Registrar. No will has been presented for probate. The application has been granted.

Notice is also given tha the Registrar has informally appointed Erik Overland, who address is 38260 270th St., Peterson, MN, 55962 as personal representative of the Estate of the Decendent. Any heir or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders, the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, uncumber, lease or distribute real estate.

Any objections to the appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing.

Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred.

Dated: 3/3/14 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Daniel E. Berndt Dunlap & Seeger, P.A. 206 S. Broadway Ste 505 Rochester, MN 55904 Attorney License No: 7729 Telephone: (507) 288-9111 FAX: (507) 288-9342 Email: dberndt@dunlaplaw.com Publish 10, 17

PUBLIC NOTICES Fillmore township rock quotes Fillmore Township will accept written quotes on a per ton basis for crushed road rock to be delivered and spread.

Quotes will be opened at the township meeting April 14, 2014, at 7:00 p.m. The board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes.

Bonnie Heidtke, Clerk 26297 County 7 Fountain, MN 55935 507-352-6681 Publish 17, 24

PUBLIC NOTICES CANTON TOWNSHIP ROCK BIDS The Canton Township Board will accept quotes on crushed rock which meets state specifications. Quotes are to be on a per yard basis, delivered, spread and picked up as needed. Quotes are to be sent or delivered to the Township Clerk on or before 5:00pm, March 25, 2014. The board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes.

Fay Garness Township Clerk Publish 10, 17

SECTION 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed Bids will be received by Fillmore County, Minnesota, in the Fillmore County Highway Department Office located at 909 Houston Street NW Preston, MN 55965, until 11 A.M., CDT, Monday, April 7, 2014, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud for the furnishing of all labor, materials, and all else necessary for the following: CSAH 35 Street and Utility Improvements – State Aid Project No. 023-635-004 In general, Work consists of the reconstruction of water main, services, storm sewer, and streets within a residential neighborhood. The Project consists of the following approximate quantities: 4712 LIN FT Remove Curb and Gutter 1635 CU YD Common Excavation (P) 660 CU YD Subgrade Excavation (P) 15850 SQ YD Aggregate Base Preparation (P) 16825 SQ YD Full Depth Reclamation (P) 32120 SQ YD Type SP 12.5 Wear CRS Mix (3,C) 1.5” Thick 15850 SQ YD Type SP 12.5 Wear CRS Mix (3,B) 2.0” Thick 360 LIN FT 1” Type K Copper Pipe 355 LIN FT 6” Watermain Ductile Iron CL 52 1139 LIN FT 8” Watermain Ductile Iron CL 52 7480 SQ FT 4” Concrete Walk 3642 SQ FT 6” Concrete Walk 5234 LIN FT Concrete Curb and Gutter Design B618 558 SQ YD 6” Concrete Driveway Pavement 84 SQ YD 7” Concrete Driveway Pavement 2850 SQ YD Sodding Type Lawn 3100 SQ YD Erosion Control Blankets, Category 3 Along with miscellaneous utility improvements, removals, restoration, signing, and correlated appurtenances.

Complete digital Bidding Documents are available at www.questcdn.com for $20 by inputting QuestCDN eBidDoc #3025906 on the website’s Project Search page. Paper Bidding Documents may also be viewed at the Fillmore County Highway Department Office and at Stantec, 6188 Rome Circle NW, Rochester, MN 55901, (507) 282-2100.

Direct inquiries to Engineer’s Project Manager, Brett Grabau, at (507) 529-6030.

Bid Security in the amount of 5 percent of the amount of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders.

The Owner reserves the right to retain the deposits of the 3 lowest Bidders for a period not to exceed 60 days after the date and time set for the Opening of Bids. No Bids may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the date and time set for the Opening of Bids.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive irregularities and informalities therein, and further reserves the right to award the Contract to the best interests of the Owner.

Ronald Gregg, PE – County Engineer Fillmore County, Minnesota

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-14-166 In Re: Estate of Robert James McKeehan, Deceased.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated May 20, 2010. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Mark McKeehan, whose address is 29827 Hardwood Road, Chatfield, Minnesota 55923, to serve as the personal representative of the decendent’s estate.

Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal resprestative or may object to the appointment of the personal reprsentative. 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 decendent.

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

Dated: 3/4/14 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Mark E. McKeehan 29827 Hardwood Road Chatfield, MN 55923 Publish 10, 17

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Bristol township rock quotes Bristol Township will receive quotes for crushed rock that meet the state specifications to be delivered and spread on township roads by order of the supervisors. Certificate of insurance must accompany all quotes. Quotes must be in the hands of the clerk of Bristol Township

by Monday, April 14, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.

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

Eunice Biel, Clerk 24983 120th St. Harmony, MN 55939 Publish 17, 24

PUBLIC NOTICES 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 Clerk by 6 p.m., April 2, 2014.

Quotes will be opened at the April 3, 2014 regular meeting at the Fountain Fire Hall beginning at 8 p.m. The board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes.

Dan Graskamp Clerk 814 Miller Lane SE Stewartville, MN 55976 Publish 17, 24, 31

Amherst Township Amherst Township is accepting bidscopy of bid specifications can be obtained from township clerk.

Amherst Township is accepting bids for a 2015 International 7500 SFA 4X4 snowplow truck with 11 foot dump body, 84 inch inside width, setup for 96 inch C/A Chassis, heavy duty telescopic hoist and hydraulic system.

A BH-12-48L HDP power reversible snowplow, pin and loop truck hitch with extendable lift arm and 9 foot uni-glide wing and all season hydraulic spreader.

All bids must be sealed, labeled “BID ENCLOSED” and delivered or mailed to Amherst Township clerk, Hugh Fendry II at 21504 Firefly Rd., Lanesboro, MN 55949 no later than April 4, 2014. Bids will be opened at regular township meeting on April 14, 2014 8:00 p.m. at the Amherst Town Hall. Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive minor irregularities in the bidding process.

Hugh F. Fendry II Township Clerk Publish 17, 24

Carrolton Township Meeting Date Change Carrolton Township will meet on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the Carrolton Town Hall.

Luanne Storelee Publish 17, 24

Notice of time change fountain township The Fountain Township Board will hold regular monthly meetings on the first Thursday of each month at the Fountain Fire Hall. Meetings for the months of April, 2014 through November, 2014 will begin at 8 p.m.

Dan Graskamp Clerk Publish 17, 24

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PUBLIC NOTICES Carimona Township Rock Bids Carimona Township will accept bids on crushed rock that meet the state specifications to be delivered and spread on township roads by order of the supervisors. Certificate of insurance must accompany all bids. Bids must be in the hands of the clerk of Carimona Township by Monday April 7, 2014 at 7 p.m. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Linda Marzolf, Clerk 19792 County 15 Preston, MN 55965 Publish 17, 24

Carrolton Township Rock Quotes Carrolton Township is accepting rock quotes on crushed rock that meets state specifications. Rock is to be delivered and spread on township roads as needed.

Certificate of insurance must accompany all quotes. Quotes must be in the hands of the clerk on April 1, 2014 at 7 p.m. The board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes.

Luanne Storelee, Clerk 33011 220th Street Lanesboro, MN 55949 Publish 17, 24

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Excellent condition 2 bedroom home on edge of Harmony. Many updates, good sized living areas, CA, and recessed lighting. Great yard with 14 x 14 deck, garden space and country views. $80,000

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FREE HEAT AND HOT WATER. Eliminate monthly heating bills with an outdoor wood furnace from Central Boiler. Theobald Heating Solutions 507533-4523. s17,24,31,7-o

IKEA desks/workstations with bookshelves and organizers for sale.

Perfect for office or home. Brand new $375 per desk, but selling them for $75 each. There are currently 7 available.

Call 507-251-5297. s23tfn-x

Ivan Vreeman harmony, mn 507-273-6928

NEw FeatHerlite trailerS iN Stock:

• 4 Horse LQ's • 24' Show Stock • 16' Goose Neck Stock

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

Monday, March 17, 2014

• Dieci TeleHandlers in Stock • NH L220 • Gehl 7810 E

2007 Dodge Caliber Sport 106,000 miles PW PL AC CRUISE SUNROOF $7500 OBO 507-251-2647. s17,24-o

For Sale

• 2006 Chevy hD 3/4 Ton 4x4 Duramax/Allison/4-door.

95,000 miles. $25,000 507-272-3923

• 1997 DoDge hD 3/4 Ton 4x4 Cummins/AT/Regular Cab

$6,400 507-765-4756

• CaT 226 SkiDloaDer

• gehl 2600 SkiDloaDer

Good condition. 3,350 hours.

Steel tracks included. $16,850

New drive chains & new tires. $2,900

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H&s Motors 2013 Chevy 1/2 Crew Cab LT, 4WD, Diamond White, Leather, 21,000 Miles, 20” Rims, (1-Owner), Fact Warranty....NOW ONLY $33,995 2012 Chevy Captiva LS, FWD, 32,000 Miles, Factory Warranty, Local Trade ....................................................NOW ONLY $15,995 2011 Buick LaCrosse CX, 4 dr., (1-Owner) 29,000 Miles, Factory Warranty............................................NOW ONLY $17,995 2011 Kia Sorento EX, FWD, (1-Owner), NAV, Heated Leather, 81,000 Miles ...............................................................NOW ONLY $16,495 2010 Buick Enclave CXL, AWD, Heated Leather, Quads Rear Camera, Remote Start, Factory Warranty ....................NOW ONLY $19,495 2010 Buick Enclave CXL, AWD, Heated Leather, Remote Start, Quads .....................................NOW ONLY $19,495 2010 Chevy 1/2 Ton Crew Cab LT, 4WD, Z-71, Remote Start, Factory Warranty.........................................................NOW ONLY $23,995 2009 Chevy HHR LS, 4 Cyl, “Great Gas Mileage”, Local Trade, 75,000 Miles .................................................................NOW ONLY $8,495 2009 Cadillac STS-4, AWD, Only 36,000 Miles, Heated & Cooled Seats, Sunroof, NAV, Good Tires ...................NOW ONLY $22,495 2009 Chrysler 300 Touring, 79,000 Miles, Local Trade, Heated Leather ..............................................NOW ONLY $12,995 2009 Chevy Equinox LTZ, AWD, (1-Owner), Remote Start, Heated Leather, Sunroof.............................................NOW ONLY $14,995 2008 Chevy 1/2 Crew Cab LTZ, 4 dr., 4WD, Heated Leather, Remote Start, (1-Owner) .............................................NOW ONLY $18,995 2008 Buick Enclave CX, FWD, Sunroof, New Tires, Local Trade ....................................................NOW ONLY $14,995 2008 GMC Yukon XL, SLT, 4WD, 8-Pass, Heated Leather, Remote Start, Local Trade ..........................................NOW ONLY $19,995 2008 Honda Odyssey EX-L Van, NAV, DVD, Sunroof, 81,000 Miles ...................................................NOW ONLY $15,995 2006 Buick Rainier CXL, AWD, Heated Leather, Local Trade ......................................................NOW ONLY $8,495 2005 Chevy Malibu Maxx LS, 4 dr., Local Trade, V-6, “Great Gas Mileage” ...........................................................NOW ONLY $4,750

HigHway #9 west - cresco, iowa 1-800-798-2845 Sales: Bryan Sheehy Aaron Butikofer Sales phone

563-547-2401

507-765-4756

Keep that great GM feeling with genuine GM parts

Service: Dick Holten Service Phone 563-547-4910

507-765-4756

Corn Stalk Bales For Sale

1,100 Pound Bales • Chopped & Wrapped $ 40 Each • Delivery Available

Clement Farms

507.346.2800 orull 507.951.2155 ClF arm Help • F -Time • Salaried Experience in Large Equipment Operation, Planting, Spraying and Harvesting. GPS Farm Mapping Software Experience is a Plus.

Send Resume to: 12515 County Rd. 3, Spring Valley, MN 55975 DLR

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207 South Elm, Rushford, MN • 507-864-7711

Spring Ahead at Dahl’s!

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 Pianos, Digital Pianos, Rodgers Church Organs - New, Used, Sales & Service - Call DEWEY KRUGER MUSIC, Northwood, Iowa, 800-9335830, deweykrugermusic.com s10,17,24x

WANTED Looking for a building site to rent or rent-to-own. Not concerned with condition of house and outside buildings.

Looking for property with good well and electricity. Call Dan at 319-327-1642. w17,24-o Wanted: Cropland, farms, hunting land. Call Roger D. Johnson, Land Broker Auctioneer. Licensed MN, SD, WI, IL. 608-385-8080 w3tfn-o Wanted: Cars, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfn- o WANTED: 2 BEDROOM house to rent in Fillmore or Houston County. Senior couple.

Non-smokers, no pets. Call 541-347-5444 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. w10,17,31,7- x

FARM Millers Viewlawn Angus for sale. Private treaty. Yearling bulls and heifers. For your next investment call Larry or Chris 507-743-8370. f17,24,31-x 30 ACRES TILLABLE land for sale by owner. Located in Arendahl Township, Section 22, 1.5 miles south of Hwy 30.

Available now at $7,000 per acre OBO. Survey is complete. CFD may be available. Call 507-696-5263 or 507-8752659. f17,24-x FOR SALE: Large net wrapped cornstalk bales. $32 per bale. 507-272-9046. f17,24-x

2010 Mercury Mariner Premier FWD/Navigation, Gold Leaf, 91,893 mi, air, tilt, cruise, p/win/ locks/seat, CD, air bags, $13,296 trucks/suv

2007 Mazda CX-9 FWD, Black, 91,805 mi, tilt, air, cruise, p/win/locks/seats, CD, air bags, $13,999 2006 Chevy Colorado 4x4 Pickup, Silver, 72,378 mi, air, tilt, cruise, p/win/locks, CD, air bags, $9,339 2006 Chevy Colorado Crew Cab, 4x4, Blue, 99,652 mi, air, tilt, cruise, p/win/locks, CD, air bags, $12,998 2005 Buick Rainer CXL, White, 109,915 mi, air, tilt, cruise, p/win/locks/seats, CD, air bags, $8,988 2003 Chevy K1500 Reg Cab, 4x4, Red, 97,965 mi, air, tilt, cruise, p/win/locks, CD, air bags, $11,899 2002 Chevy Blazer LS, Tan Met., 157,686 mi, air, tilt, cruise, p/win/locks, air bags, $5,466

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2005 Chevy Venture Van LT, Maroon, 135,718 mi, air, tilt, cruise, p/win/locks/seats, CD, air bags, $6,128 2004 Ford Freestar, White, 219,126 mi, air, tilt, cruise, p/win/locks/seats, CD, air bags, $2,889 We FeaTuRe

2006 Mercury Mariner Premium/ Moon Roof, Dark Red, 89,796 mi, air, tilt, cruise, p/win/locks/seat, CD, air bags, $10,463 1998 Ford E150 Cargo Van, White, 198,314 mi, air, tilt, cruise, $999

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2007 Ford Focus Wagon SES, Green, 86,820 mi, air, tilt, cruise, p/win/locks, CD, air bags, $5,366 2006 Chevy Impala LT, Tan Met., 119,092 mi, air, tilt, cruise, air bags, CD, p/win/locks/ seat, $8,188 2006 Dodge Magnum, gray, 50,482 mi, air, tilt, cruise, p/win/locks/seat, CD, air bags, $9,888 2006 Suzuki Forenza, Blue, 128,781 mi, air, tilt, cruise, p/win/locks, CD, air bags, cassette, $5,998 2005 Buick Le Sabre Custom, Maroon, 136,389 mi, air, tilt, cruise, p/win/locks/seat, CD, air bags, $6,388 2005 Ford Taurus SE, White, 111,231 mi, tilt, air, cruise, p/win/locks/seats, CD, air bags, $5,316 2003 Chevy Impala LS, Red, 167,935 mi, air, tilt, cruise, air bags, CD, p/win/locks, $3,388

CERTIFIED BODY SHOP

HAY FOR SALE. First crop round bales.

No rain. $95 each. 507-875-2630. f10,17x

AUCTION CALENDAR Wed., March 19, 9:30am - Dealer Lender Consignment Auction. Sale site: Gehling Implement & Auction Co., Preston, MN. For more information contact Gehling Auction at 1-800-770-0347 or online at www.gehlingauction.com. Notice in the Journal.

Sat., March 29 - Consignment Auction: Area Farmers, Consignors & Merchants. Located on Dale and Kathie Grobe farm in Elgin, MN. For more info contact Tony Montgomery Realty & Auction Co. at www.tmracompany.com or 507-259-7502.

Notice in the Journal.

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Hay eqUipmenT • JD 530 MoCo’s • (2) 568 Round Balers • (2) JD 567 Round Balers • JD 935 Impeller

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