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Rushford-Peterson continues school design plans; debates official district newspaper to 80 years. We’re trying to get people to look at what educakirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com tion will become; designing the The Tuesday, February 24 R-P building for things now and in School Board meeting had a the future,” continued Beenlimited agenda, but was full inga. of discussion. Board Director Early on, New Taylor Peter“We’re meeting every two weeks, trying to keep son sought School Inithe big picture in mind; looking at the whole c l a r i f i c a t i o n tiative Project Artchitect picture within the budget. We’re planning this from BeenDean Beeninon several building to last 50 to 80 years. We’re trying inga ga, of ATS&R, rumored items to get people to look at what education will of the facility laid out progress on school become; designing the building for things now design. Road pre-design and relocation of and in the future,” continued Beeninga. answered quesEiken Drive, Project Artchitect Dean Beeninga, of ATS&R tions on an which will sepalternative site arate the new and road relocation. will work now and ten years school from student parking, The R-P Design Team is in from now.” has been a talking point since its third round of meetings The team is also working with prior to the vote and Beensince the referendum passed ATS&R to work within the inga noted that the design team last November. According to components of the site; namely had considered it, taking it as Beeninga, the team has been a setback to the north and a far as speaking with the City discussing relationships of what standing easement on the south of Rushford and the Rushford will be located near what in the and east sides of the parcel. Planning Commission. “That’s new facility, as well as amenities, “We’re meeting every two weeks, not the path we’re going on the district office, entry points, trying to keep the big picture in now,” noted Beeninga. Initial student drop-off location, and mind; looking at the whole pic- studies by ATS&R show that parking for staff, students, and ture within the budget. We’re the roadway is not high trafvisitors. “We’re working basi- planning this building to last 50 See RP SCHOOL Page 2  By K irsten Zoellner

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cally on trying to control the size of the building; working within the budget,” noted Beeninga. “It’s a check and balance of sound educational programming and having a facility that

Chase Strahl, age 7, with dad Jeff Strahl enjoyed good weather during the Memorial Ice Fishing Tournament in Lanesboro, Minn. on February 21, 2015.

Not all property taxes stay local By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Most property owners in Minn. when they review their property tax statement will see breakdowns of their property taxes that include county, township, school district, or city. However, owners of commer-

cial/industrial and seasonal recreational properties see reference to an additional property tax levy that goes into the state’s General Fund. This state levy is included in the local property tax statement, paid to the county with local property taxes, and finally, forwarded to the Minn. Department of Revenue.

In 2001 then Governor Jesse Ventura signed legislation into law for the first state property tax levy since 1967. The State General Property Tax levy was part of a property tax reform law. This See PROPERTY TAXES Page 9 

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fic and that to move the road would be cost prohibitive for the district. Options for a tunnel or walking bridge are also not being considered, according to Beeninga. “It doesn’t seem wise at this point.” The district has looked at an alternative south, 17 acre parcel for the facility, east of the athletic complex. However, early calculations show that approximately 116,000 cubic yards of fill, at a cost of roughly $3 million would be required to make that site feasible. Soil borings on the site have not been done due to cost. ICS Consulting has determined further exploration of the site is not necessary due to cost and availability of the originally-designated parcel, north of Eiken Drive. The R-P Design Team will continue meeting through April. Then, ATS&R will begin work on final design. Design phase is expected to be completed by July. Project bidding will commence in August. Construction of the facility is expected to take 22 months with completion slated for fall of 2017. Board Director Jon Pettit questioned deviation of the project from the Review &

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Comment that was submitted to the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). Beeninga noted the project has not deviated much regarding budget, schedule, or justifications to

the MDE for the project. “The Review & Comment does not ask for plans. It’s a watchdog to make sure the school district is in good hands and doing what guidelines say. We’re right on

Dean Beeninga, project architect for ATS&R and the R-P New School Initiative spoke to the R-P School Board at the Tuesday, February 24 meeting. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner

County opposes higher weight limits for trucks By Karen Reisner At the Fillmore County board’s February 24 meeting, Chairman Duane Bakke reported on lobbyist efforts to get the truck weight limit raised to 97,000 pounds in Minnesota. A bill sponsored by Rep. Denny McNamera (R-Hastings) would make any kind of freight hauled in Minn. eligible for special overweight permits. Surrounding states have weight limits of 97,000 pounds already in place. Minnesota’s weight limit is currently at 80,000. The increase sought by proponents would be an 8.5 ton increase. Bakke noted that Minnesota already allows certain exceptions for some products like sugar beets, but this kind of product is

only hauled seasonally for about three weeks. Commissioner Randy Dahl added that if the weight limit was raised for all freight, these heavier trucks would be on our roads year round. Bakke said heavier weight trucks aren’t allowed on the interstate system (federal transportation weight limits govern use on interstates), so heavier trucks would be forced on to trunk highways and other smaller road systems. He continued that bridges were not designed to carry that much weight. Commissioners maintained the heavier trucks will accelerate road deterioration. The Association of Minnesota Counties opposes the proposal to raise truck weight limits.

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Solid waste Hauler permits were renewed with SKB Environmental (Stewartville), S & S Sanitation (Preston), Richard’s Sanitation (Caledonia), Waste Management (Rochester), and Harter’s Trash & Recycling (Wisconsin). Solid Waste Administrator Jon Martin noted that only trash and other refuse picked up in Fillmore County comes to the county’s transfer station. Martin requested approval to purchase two 900 MHz portable radios for a total of $675 from Midwest Wireless. After some discussion Martin agreed to try out some radios that were not being used by the Sheriff’s Department. If they don’t work, he will bring this request back next week. Martin explained that there has been a large price increase for disposal of tires from Liberty Tire. He suggested they make adjustments to help cover the cost increase, but not so much as to discourage residents from bringing in tires for proper disposal. Off rim tires for cars and light trucks would remain at $3. Significant increases for off rim larger tires and tractor tires were suggested. He said he gets 50 to 60 tractor tires in per year. Bakke said he was concerned that tires would be dumped into ditches and not recycled if the recycle price is too high. Dahl said the proposed price increases were not out of line compared to what a tire shop charges to recycle old tires. Commissioner Harry Root maintained that we shouldn’t take a loss, the recycling charge should cover our

Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips! budget with the Review & Comment,” responded Beeninga. “The biggest check, if you will, is tracking the square footage,” he concluded, noting inventory of space utilization within the facility. The district’s board meeting agenda called for a rescinding of a January 5, 2015 motion to make the Fillmore County Journal the official paper of the district. Superintendent Chuck Ehler noted that it was brought to his attention that state statute 331A.04 Subdivision 2 requires that the officially designated newspaper of the district be located within the political subdivision. Board Director Pettit had earlier in the meeting responded that Ehler’s inclusion of a recommendation to rescind the motion in his Superintendent’s Report was out of order. Board Director Taylor Peterson asked whether the district would face any legal trouble if it did not rescind the motion, noting the district had previously designated the FCJ as the official paper. Ehler responded he could not comment historically on board decisions regarding the matter. Board Directors Julie Koop and Joyce Iverson made motions to rescind the January 5 decision, but Director Pettit called

the motions out of order due to Robert’s Rule. According to Pettit, the rule stipulates that only those who made a motion in the affirmative for the earlier decision can make a motion to rescind it. Director Valerie Howe, who had voted January 5 in the affirmative made a motion to rescind the decision. Board Chair John Linder called for a second, but the motion died for lack of second. Director Peterson made a motion to table the matter until the March board meeting so the matter can be looked into more thoroughly. It was seconded by Dean Mierau and the board voted to table agenda items three and four related to the matter. In other news, the board noted its thanks to third grader Tatum Winrow. It was noted that Tatum had invited his entire class to his birthday party, requesting a donation be given to the Back Pack Program rather than to him. Through his generosity, the district received $160 to the program, which is geared towards ensuring students in need have healthy meals during the weekend. The next regularly scheduled board meeting is Monday, March 16, at 5:30 p.m., in the high school biology room. The public is encouraged to attend.

costs. Martin’s recommended new price list would not cover all costs on larger tires. Commissioner Marc Prestby made a motion to approve as presented. The price list changes as presented were approved. Dahl asked Martin to look into the feasibility of using the used oil brought to the transfer station for heating purposes in a used oil furnace. Martin was skeptical that the oil coming in was free enough of contaminants to be used in that way. Other business in brief •The 2015 fuel quote was awarded to Hovey Oil Co., Harmony, as recommended by county engineer Ron Gregg. •County coordinator Bobbie Vickerman’s participation in SE MN Public Sector, Leadership Growth Group was approved at a cost of $600. The group will have three meetings in Winona and three meetings in Lanesboro. •A request from Semcac to authorize an application for Minnesota Housing Finance Agency, Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program was approved. Semcac has administered the six county program since 1994. Last year Family Homeless Program grant

funds ($10,941) were spent on housing assistance for 49 Fillmore County people in 17 households. •Bakke discussed a DNR meeting concerning Governor Mark Dayton’s buffer initiative which would expand buffers to drainage ditches. Bakke explained Fillmore County doesn’t own any. These ditches are mostly on farm land west of here. He said not all counties and landowners do their job. The DNR will have to come up with some legislation. Dahl noted agricultural is diverse county to county and within a county. Bakke explained that in the Root River Basin only about 4 percent of the acres fall into a category to be regulated. He estimated it could affect about 300 acres in Fillmore County.

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C ommentary One Moment, Please... Why can’t we grow? By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal Cell: (507) 251-5297 jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com If you visit the website http:// www.census.gov/popclock/, you can watch our United States population clock grow based on three interesting variables. There is Jason Sethre one birth every eight seconds, one death every 11 seconds, and one international migrant every 30 seconds. This is a net gain of one person every 14 seconds. The world population grew from 1.65 billion in 1900 to 7.052 billion in 2012. We more than quadrupled as a species. The United States of America population grew from 76.2 million to 314.1 million. The U.S. population mirrored the growth of our world population, statistically speaking. And, here in Minnesota, our population grew from 1.75 million in 1900 to 5.38 million in 2012 -- tripling our “Minnesota Nice” contribution to the world. Down in Southeast Minnesota, Olmsted County’s population grew from 23,119 in 1900 to 147,161 in 2012. That’s a multiplier of 6.36, which is a larger increase than our world population, the U.S. population and the State of Minnesota over the same period. Isn’t that amazing? And, specifically, Rochester (Minn.) grew from 6,843 in 1900 to 109,108 in 2012. That means Rochester’s population grew 16 times over 110 years. Wow! Obviously, the Mayo Clinic and now retreating IBM had something to do with that growth. What’s most amazing to me is Editorial Cartoon

that Fillmore County’s population was 28,238 in 1900. So, in the year 1900, Fillmore County had a population that was over 5,000 higher than Olmsted County. In 2012, Fillmore County’s population stood at 20,886. Our population in Fillmore County declined by 26 percent. Reasons for decline Now this may not seem like a big deal to some people, but it really is significant for many reasons. First, you’d think that with the growth of the Mayo Clinic, we’d see a ripple effect in population growth in multiple counties surrounding Olmsted County. We published an article in June 2009 regarding the impact of the Mayo Clinic on Fillmore County’s workforce, and at that time our analysis indicated that an estimated eight percent of our county’s working population worked at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Even with the Destination Medical Center on the horizon, we can’t expect to see noticeable impact for nearly 20 years. The vision for the DMC is not going to happen overnight. Second, our birth notices in the paper are not keeping pace with our obituaries. And, while we’ve been hovering above 20,000 population for our county, I can see us dipping even lower. As we lose Baby Boomers over the next 20 to 30 years -- the largest generation in existence -- our smaller families of today are not keeping pace. Third, another challenge we face in Fillmore County is the change in the family farmscape. Back in 1900, a 40 acre farm was a good size to feed a family, and the families were larger. The entire family worked on the farm, helping out with chores. They had a little of everything, including chickens, dairy cows, pigs and crops.

Today, we have specialization, smaller farm families, larger equipment and larger farm operations. If a farmer doesn’t have 1,000 acres or more today, they will probably be consumed by a larger farm operation with tremendous land equity in the future. In today’s agricultural economy, the farm of 240 acres is most likely on another farmer’s acquisition list. Significance of decline If our population doesn’t grow, we will have a hard time supporting the tax base necessary to keep all of our schools in operation. If this decline persists, we will see further challenges with open enrollment. And, it can get ugly, as smaller communities get absorbed into larger school districts. And, a declining population also impacts our business communities, which has a ripple effect on all of us. To me, we need to have conversations about this challenge, and get a better understanding of why our population is heading in the current direction. It really makes no sense to me at all that the rest of the world around us has grown 3, 4, 6, and even 16 times larger than Fillmore County, while we have gone the other direction. I understand the variables, but there are other intangibles that we need to broadcast beyond our fish bowl. We have great schools. This is an outstanding place to raise a family. Houses are less expensive in Fillmore County compared to Olmsted County. The cost of living is less than comparables. We have very little crime; the last murder occurred in 2006. There are so many reasons to be thankful for what we do have in Fillmore County -- full of assets. But, how do we broadcast this good news? Why can’t we grow? Or, maybe I should start with the question: do we want to grow? With growth comes growing pains, the good and the bad.

Letter about preserving Houston County’s land and people... To the Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Houston County Commissioners for their very courageous action on Wednesday, 18 February to ban frac sand mining in Houston County. The Public Hearing was a moving testimonial to grass roots democracy, as person after person stood up to speak on behalf of preserving the long-term health and wellbeing of Houston County’s land and people. It was also touching to see a few persons from outside our county speak to how much they care about what happens here. The final ban will not be enacted until March 3, so letters and calls are still needed. Let’s continue to work toward making Houston County the first county in Minn. and Wisc. to ban frac sand mining. And, again, Commissioners, thank you for standing up on the right side of history on this most important issue for our county. Sincerely yours, Drue Fergison Money Creek Township

Government this week • Monday, March 2, Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Monday, March 2, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Tuesday, March 3, Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Tuesday, March 3, Houston School Board, 5:30 p.m. • Tuesday, March 3, Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. • Tuesday, March 3, Rushford Village City Council, Community Center, 7 p.m. • Thursday, March 5, Fountain City Council, City Office, 7:30 p.m. • Monday, March 9, Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m. • Monday, March 9, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Monday, March 9, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, March 9, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Monday, March 9, Wykoff Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Monday, March 9, Houston City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Correction In the February 23, 2015 issue of the Fillmore County Journal there titled “Fillmore Central discusses Special Education Services”, it was stated that part of the federal money received for Special Education Services is used for Connie Lindstrom’s position. This money goes to her position in RTI (Response to Intervention), not the driving instructor position. We apologize for both errors.

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C ommentary Justice for all By Yvonne Nyenhuis Makeda and I met when we worked together at Donaldson’s department store in the seventies. I sold pictures and handled custom framing. Makeda was the lamp lady. She was in to being a Muslim Yvonne at the time. Nyenhuis She was thirty-five, slender and wore turbans or head scarves, long sleeve blouses and ankle length skirts. We shared an appreciation for the absurdities in life. Our days were filled with laughter. In a more serious moment, over a cup of tea in my kitchen, she confided to me that she and her husband Mike were thinking of going to Africa. At the time there was a growing desire among black Americans to explore their history. The search that took them to Africa was about finding their personal identity: they hoped to find themselves by connecting to the past. I cautioned Makeda, “If you go to Africa you may find that you are more American than you are black!” At that point the question suddenly came into focus and enlarged in my mind “What does it mean to be an Ameri-

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can?” The answer resounded like cymbals crashing in my consciousness. The words “Justice for All” were superimposed over the screen in my mind. I realized in that moment that the underlying force in my life was the pursuit of truth and justice. Recently I was deeply shocked to discover that there are thirtyseven states in our country that have “private” prisons: “prisons for profit”! Running a prison for “profit” is not compatible with the pursuit of “justice”. It is a total betrayal of all we believe, all we stand for as Americans. How did this happen? Democracy is not a spectator sport. We, the citizens, are guardians of the future. Our first task is to be informed, to dig for the truth that is hidden under the rhetoric. It is popular to criticize the President and to blame congress for the lack of progress in solving our country’s problems. Members of congress didn’t zoom in from outer space. We voted them into office. “We” are to blame for the gridlock in Washington! “The private contracting of prisoners for work fosters incentives to lock people up. Prisons depend on income. Corporate stockholders who make money off prisoners’ work, lobby for longer sentences, in order to expand their workforce” ( Vicky Pelaez – Global research) further “The prison industry complex is one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States and

its investors are on wall Street. – about 18 corporations guard 10,000 prisoners in 27 states. The two largest are Correctional Corporation of America (CCA) and Wackenhut, which together control 75% ----The CCA has an ultra-modern prison in Lawrenceville, Virginia, where five guards on day shift and two at night watch over 759 prisoners.” “Who is investing? - IBM, Boeing, Motorola, Microsoft, AT&T, Wireless, Texas Instrument, Dell Compaq, Honeywell, Hewlett Packard, Nortel, Lucent technologies, 3Com, Intel, Northern Telecom, TWA, Nordstrom’s, Revlon, Macy’s, Pierre Cardin and Target stores.” Included in the statistics offered by Vicky Pelaez “Two thirds of the one million state prisoners have committed nonviolent offenses. Sixteen percent of the country’s 2 million prisoners suffer from mental illness.” “The Corrections Corporation of America - use contractual provisions to target young, healthy ( and therefore more profitable) inmates – younger prisoners tend to be minorities –While minorities are disproportionately incarcerated in all prisons in America – the number for racial and ethnic minorities is as high as 60% in some states’ private prisons and reaches 89% in California’s private prisons (Christopher Petrella U.C. Berkeley doctoral

candidate) Although I’m against “prisons for profit”, I see no reason why prisoners shouldn’t work and even pay for their room, board and medical care. Tax payers should not have to support prisoners if they are able to pay their own way. Inmates who take part in a work program will be better prepared to take their place in society when released. Our country is divided. Half of us have little to do with the judicial system, are barely aware that it exists. For the rest of the people it is a constant presence in their lives impacting every thing they do. Some confusion results when federal and state laws conflict. Apparently “prisons for profit” is a policy that has been adopted by both federal and state institutions. This policy started during the Reagan administration: continued through George H.W Bush’s presidency then burgeoned during the Clinton administration. Att. Gen. Eric Holder, under our current President, has been conducting an investigation reviewing the justice system. Included in his goals - “Expanding access to indigent offenders, providing access to council for more juvenile defendants and increasing funding for federal public defender offices.” I have found no information so far on the stand taken by this administration concerning “private prisons”. I have always taken the free-

dom I’ve enjoyed for granted. I’ve said what I wanted to say, done what I wanted to do and moved at will around this country and to some extent, on foreign soil. I feel a sense of entitlement. I believe that all Americans are equal under the law regardless of sex, race or religion. I believe we should deal honestly with the mistakes we have made in our personal lives and as a country. I believe our current President has shown courage in attempting to confront our countries problems. He has taken on healthcare, immigration, the economy, the environment , terrorism including the cyber threat, and natural disasters. He has balanced faith and reason. He has exercised restraint, amassing evidence and facts before taking action at home and abroad. He has been sustained through the huge challenges of the last six years by his passionate love of this country. He is dedicated to pursuing truth and justice as described in the Constitution. He is not driven by ego or the desire for wealth and power. He believes happiness comes from being useful and public service. As he has pointed out he can’t bring about change without our help. If we care about our country we need to contact our representatives and support their efforts to improve our judicial system. We have work ahead of us if we want an America where there is “Justice for All”.

What if we were to acknowledge that we must live within the laws of nature? By Dr. Bryan Van Gorp What if we recognized depletion of resources and pollution constitutes theft from Na t u r e’s Trust which belongs to everyone and belongs to no one? “The thing Dr. Bryan that you have Van Gorp to understand about nature and natural law is, there’s no mercy. . . . There’s only law. And if you don’t understand that law and you don’t abide by that law, you will suffer the consequence. Whether you agree with it, understand it, comprehend it, it doesn’t make any difference. You’re going to suffer the consequence, and that’s right where we’re headed right now.” Oren Lyons The single most important responsibility any government official has is a fiduciary responsibility to safe guard and protect the commons that have been placed as a public trust in their hands for safe keeping for the current and all future generations. The commons are those

things provided by nature that are essential for everyone’s survival and enjoyment. No one owns the commons, the beauty, the air, the water, the soil, the ecosystem, the climate. These are the public property rights that trump all private property rights. When you fail in your responsibility to

protect this trust, you are stealing from all future beneficiaries and giving their trust away to select private individuals for personal gain. It is a criminal act to diminish the trust for which you have been elected to serve as a trustee. “We are past the stage, when we can be pardoned if we treat

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C ommentary Letter about Homosexuality is not God’s design... To the Editor, This is a response to the internet user named “disappointed” in the Word on the Web section of the Feb. 23, 2015 issue of the Fillmore County Journal. Homosexuality is not God’s design. Listen to what the Bible says. “If a man lies with a male as with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination.” (Leviticus 20:13) The man being a male and the woman being a female. In today’s society, even that can be confused now. What a disgusting shame! Abomination means kind of the

same thing as saying “it’s a sin”. “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus, our Lord.” (Roman’s 6:23) Also read Leviticus 18:22. You say, “Gay people are living to God’s design, because God made them the way that they are.” God did not make them the way they are. Satan did. God created them, Satan deceived them. (James 1:13-14) Homosexuality is not God’s design. It is an insult to God to say that it is. Amen! Yes, homosexuality does threaten our children and also the father-mother family, of which is the foundation of our

nation. Yes, the Bible is God’s word. “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for corrction, for instruction in righteousness.” (2 Timothy 3:16) For correction of ourselves, not of the Bible. Also, the word of God is same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. (Isaiah 40:8) Now, don’t think that I’m an expert in the scriptures. I knew about these verses, but I had some help to locate the book, chapter, and verse of each one. Thanks for reading. God bless you! Aaron Swartzentruber Greenleafton, Minn.

Guest Commentary: The City of Peterson cannot deny access to public data By Jennifer M. Wood Peterson, MN The Peterson City Council may not understand the basic premise of an open public government. At the February 11 council meeting there were two items discussed that should concern citizens. First, a Jennifer M. local newsWood paper reporter asked the city to send a copy of the recorded meeting to him since he was unable to attend the meeting in person. The answer should have been sure, no problem as the digital recording is public data. Instead, the council discussed this request and passed a motion to prohibit sending the recorded meetings to newspapers and to only allow Peterson citizens to hear the recordings for their own personal use. However, the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act clearly states that ALL public data must be made available to ANYONE requesting it, for ANY reason, no questions asked. (Minn. Stat. § 13.05) “Government data” means all data collected, created, received, maintained or disseminated by any government entity regardless of its physical form, storage media or conditions of use. (Minn. Stat. § 13.02) The League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) states: Cities may also choose to record council meetings. The recording is a government record that must be kept in compliance with the city’s recordretention policy. It must also be made available to the public if it contains public data. (http: //www.lmc.org /media / document/1/meetings_of_city_ councils.pdf?inline=true) The second concern is that

the council decided against sharing the city attorney’s general legal opinions with a citizen requesting them. Specifically, councilor Rue stated “those are private” and concerns were stated that should there be future litigation, sharing the opinions from the lawyer would give others the upper hand. Then, based on “attorney-client privilege” they decided to work on a policy to deny the access to information from the city attorney. When an attendee asked “isn’t that public data?” the council stated “No.” Unfortunately, the Peterson Council doesn’t seem to understand there are only limited situations where the attorney-client privilege is allowed. In fact, emailing or calling the attorney behind the scenes to discuss issues such as changing ordinances to allow taking out sidewalks, and how to avoid violations of the American’s with Disabilities Act when doing so, is just the thing the Minnesota Open Meeting Law addresses. The LMC council handbook states: Meetings between the governing body and its attorney to discuss active, threatened, or pending litigation may be closed when the balancing of the purposes served by the attorney- client privilege against those served by the open meeting law dictates the need for absolute confidentiality. The need for absolute confidentiality should relate to litigation strategy, and will usually arise ONLY AFTER a substantive decision on the underlying matter has been made. This privilege may not be abused to suppress public observations of the decisionmaking process, and DOES NOT include situations where the council will be receiving general legal opinions and advice on the strengths

and weaknesses of a proposed action that may give rise to future litigation. (http://www. lmc.org /media /document /1/ meetings_ of_ cit y_ councils. pdf?inline=true) In addition, the Minn. House of Representatives brief states: The attorney-client privilege exception does not apply to a mere request for general legal advice. Nor does it apply when a governing body seeks to discuss with its attorney the strengths and weaknesses of a proposed legislative enactment (like a city ordinance) that may lead to future lawsuits because that can be viewed as general legal advice. Furthermore, discussion of proposed legislation is just the sort of discussion that should be public. (http://www. house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/ openmtg.pdf ) It is important for citizens to understand the open meeting law, and its purpose. According to the LMC, the Minnesota open meeting law generally requires that all meetings of public bodies must be open to the public. This presumption of openness serves three vital purposes: Prohibits actions from being taken at a secret meeting where it is impossible for the interested public to become fully informed concerning decisions of public bodies or detect improper influences. Ensures the public’s right to be informed. Gives the public an opportunity to present its views to the public body. The Peterson City Council needs to rescind their motion to deny access to their recorded public meetings and provide access to all public data, including emails to and from their attorney for general legal advice. Better yet, they should have the attorney at the public meeting when they need legal advice instead of discussing items behind the scenes.

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Small towns vs. big boxes unending says: I appreciate how you didnt bash closing “big box” stores and their employees like a previous commentary by another author did.

Snow removal concerns in Harmony doc says: Liquor license for Kwik Trip? FountainFarmer says: doc, Most Kwik Trips carry a limited selection of beers, hence the liquor license. I don’t what’s so funny about the liquor license getting approved. Maybe you should stick with recording school bus stop-arm violations. doc says: Oh, FountainFarmer, the 3.2 license was just renewed then. That’s big news.

One Moment, Please... Small box vs. small business Anonymous says: What really strikes me from your “commentary” is how short sited you appear to be. We must not forget everything ALCO did in Spring Valley was taxed. From employee wages to everything they sold. Not to mention ALCO also idd many charitable things for the community. ALCO donated everything left in their hardware department to Habitat for Humanity when they changed their supplier two years ago. They also held a weekend sale event where they donated a fraction of their sales to Kingsland High School. Late last summed they also hosted a bake sale to benefit a local resident battling bravely with cancer. Yet you compare ALCO to a “big box store” like Walmart. Lets not forget, ALCO is a small town corporation serving the middle of the country from 198 locations, hardly a thousand location multibillion dollar corporation like Walmart. I ask that you please not act so happy about ALCO closing since 11 employees in Spring Valley alone are losing their job. For a few, their lifeline. Its definitely won’t help the town and definitely won’t bring back downtown businesses, most that closed before ALCO even broke ground. FamilyvCompany says: During my time fundraising when I was in high school, Kwik Trip had the best fundraising opportunities for students. My group tried to work with the locally owned gas station and they could only give us half the commission. So naturally we worked with Kwik Trip and fundraised twice the amount we otherwise would have earned. This article paints with a very wide brush that misses the mark when it comes to some corporate small town businesses. Saying that “All the money...” leaves a town disregards the benefit of tax revenue, employees and services offered by the company.

Town of Harmony situation oh wow says: You nailed it!!!! Precisely says: Thank you for saying all of this, well said.

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Obituaries Mary Frances Hall Mary Frances Hall, 86, of Lanesboro, passed away Monday, Feb. 23, 2015, at Harmony Health Care Center where she had resided for one month. Mary Frances was born Oct. 19, 1928, in Wabasha, to Leo and Lucille (Helsaple) Hager. She attended school in Wabasha and L a ne s b oro. On Feb. 23, 1949, she married Wil- Mary Frances bur Hall at Hall St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lanesboro. Mary passed on their 66th wedding anniversary. She was a farm wife. Mary was a member of St. Patrick’s Altar Society. She loved senior dining, Lanesboro sporting events, trips to Wabasha and Wyo., playing cards and Farkel. She loved her grandchildren, cooking holiday meals, and we can’t forget her “social hour”! Mary is survived by three children: Pat Thompson (Joe Schaefer) of Fountain, Nancy Hall of Lanesboro, and Alex Hall of Lanesboro; eight grandchildren: Melanie (Marty), Matthew, Adam (Kelly), Jared (Shelista), Megan (Gabe), Ethan, Lexi and Peighton; great-grandchildren: Cody, Brett, Paige (Alex), Julia,

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Liliana, and baby girl due in six weeks; and one brother, Robert (Corrine) Hager of Lanesboro. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Lanesboro, with Father Patrick Arens officiating. Burial took place in St. Patrick’s Cemetery. Visitation was from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, and one hour before the service at the church on Friday. Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro was in charge of arrangements. Melva Aske Melva Aske, age 93 of Mabel, Minn. and formerly of Spring Grove, passed away Fri., Feb. 20, 2015 at Green Lea Manor in Mabel. She was born on Feb. 18, 1922 to Edwin and Susie Melva Aske (Thompson) Sickle, in Lanesboro, Minn. and baptized on April 7, 1922. She attended rural schools. On August 25, 1962 Melva married Roger Aske. The couple were Spring Grove residents for many years. Roger preceded Melva in death on Oct. 12, 2007. Throughout her life Melva worked at Lanesboro Produce,

The White Front Café, Dr. Rogne’s office, Northern Engraving, and did child daycare in her home until she retired. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring Grove, and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary for many years. She is survived by her sons: Darrell (Edie) of Indio, Calif., David (Janet) of Rochester, Minn., and Jon (Debbie) of Decorah, Iowa; two sisters: Ag Vogen of Chatfield, Minn., and Alta Kruse of Chatfield, Minn.; her grandchildren: Lucas Aske, Lynne Sickle, Jeff Sickle, Matt Sickle and Kristin Sickle; and also her great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Edwin and Susie, and her husband, Roger, she was preceded in death by her brothers: Henry Sickle, Earl Sickle and Arthur Sickle. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Spring Grove. Burial of cremains will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Pastor Zane Anderson will officiate. Friends may call on Tuesday at the church from 10 a.m. until time of service. Roble Funeral Home of Spring Grove is assisting the family with arrangements. Norman Herbert Allen Norman Herbert Allen, 85, of Chatfield, passed away Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at the Chosen Val-

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. ley Nursing Home in Chatfield, of natural causes. He had lived there since November 2007. Norman was born June 15, 1929, in Chatfield to George Herbert and Laura (Mohlke) Allen. He attended school through the eighth grade at County School #98. Norman was a farmer and a machinery assembler. He loved to read, was a Minnesota Twins fan, and loved to be alone at his farm. He is survived by one brother, Wesley (Anna Mae) Allen of Chatfield; two sisters: Helen Mercer of Chatfield and Lois (Ed) Cramer of Colo.; eight nieces and seven nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Laura Allen; and a brother-in-law, Wally Mercer. Funeral service was held at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Sumner Center Church in rural Spring Valley, with Pastor Keith Mercer officiating. Visitation was from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. Burial took place in Stone Church Cemetery in rural Chatfield in the spring. Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield was in charge of arrangements. (507) 867-4310. Dorothy Peterson Berland Dorothy Peterson Berland, age 87, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2015 at ChosenValley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. Dorothy was born on May 3, 1927 to Oscar E. and Josie Storelee Peterson in rural

Lanesboro, Minn. Dorothy attended the Benson Rural School for eight years. She graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1945 and Paul’s School for Cosmetology in Minneapolis in 1946. Dorothy worked at Aleda’s Beauty Shop in Lanesboro from 1946-1949. On September 11, 1949 she was united in marriage to Alfred Berland at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro. Dorothy and Alfred lived north of Lanesboro until October, 1952 and then bought a farm north of Peterson, Minn., where they farmed and lived until 1994. They relocated back to Lanesboro in 1994. Alfred passed away in August, 1999. Most recently, Dorothy has been a resident of Park Lane Assisted Living in Preston, Minn. and the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn. Dorothy was a member of North Prairie Lutheran Church, rural Lanesboro, where she was active in the women’s organizations, taught Sunday School, sang in the church choir, and served as a Luther League advisor. She especially enjoyed cooking, reading, crafts, and watching humorous TV shows. She was devoted to her family, loved children, and always saw the best in people. Dorothy is survived by two sons: Dennis of Rushford, Minn. and Steven (Debra) of Rochester; and one grandson, Charlie Berland. She was preceded in See OBITUARIES Page 9 

Fillmore County Church Directory Fillmore County Journal • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Perfect Glossy • Preston MN 507.251.5297 A rendahl Lutheran Church....……………………...Sundays - 10:30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 A ssembly Of God Church & Va lley Christian Center..... Sundays - 10:00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346 -2101 A ssumption 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 Ca lvar y Baptist Church.…….……....…Sundays - 10:45am & 6:00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church............……Sundays - 9:00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church………….....Sundays - 8:00am & 9:30am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ……....…………Sundays - 9:30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherr y Grove United Methodist...…………...……Sundays - 10:00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...……………..…….....……Sundays - 9:00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Ser vices.…………...…....………Sundays - 10:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Destiny Life Church.............………………......…Sundays - 10:00am 104 West Jessie Street, Rushford MN 55971 (507) 429 -1222 Elstad Lutheran Church...………………….......….Sundays - 11:00am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopa l Church....……..……....……Sundays - 10:00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..….....................Sundays - 9:00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346 -2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church.......Sundays - 8:30am & 10:30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....………........………Sundays - 10:30am & 6:00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346 -2840

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Union Prairie Lutheran..……………………………Sundays - 9:00am Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3363 United Methodist Church.………………………..…Sundays - 8:30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352- 4136 Whalan Lutheran Church....................................... Sundays - 10:30am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398

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death by brothers: Orval, Ernest, Harold, and Gordon; and sisters: Marion (Archie) Solberg, Gladys (Lawrence) Danielson, Helen (Chuck) Moltz, and Alice (Lynn) Iverson. Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday Feb 17, 2015 at North Prairie Lutheran Church, rural Lanesboro, with Pastor John K. Hesford officiating. Visitation was one hour before services at the church. Burial took place in the church cemetery. The family suggests memorials to North Prairie Lutheran Church.

tax reform legislation reduced business tax “class rates” (the rate that determines the portion of business value that is taxable locally), reduced school property taxes, and eliminated the general education property tax levy plus a reduction in school referendum levies. The general education property tax levy was replaced with this statewide general fund levy. In 2002 about $592 million was collected statewide by counties and sent to the state, the first year of the State General Property Tax. In 2014 counties statewide collected and sent to the state over $806 million of property taxes levied against commercial/industrial properties and about $42.6 million levied against seasonal recreational properties. In 2005 amendments to the law required 95 percent of the State General Property Tax levy to be levied at a uniform rate for all commercial/industrial tax capacity (52.160 percent in 2014). Five percent of the total was required to be levied at a uniform rate to all seasonal residential recreational tax capacity (22.836 percent in 2014). These rates change year to year. The total to be collected for the state will increase each year, similar to an index of inflation. The state’s rate for 2015 has been set to collect an additional $7 million (roughly a 1 percent increase) from commercial/industrial and an additional $562,000 (roughly a 1.3 percent increase) from seasonal residential recreational properties statewide over that collected in 2014. Fillmore County is expected to collect a total of more than $1.5 million (about $45,000 of that from seasonal recreational properties) mostly from commercial/industrial properties within the county for the State General Property Tax levy in 2015. Roughly, more than 25 percent of the total property taxes paid by each commercial/industrial business goes into the state’s General Fund. Over 20 percent of the total property taxes paid by seasonal residential recreational property owners goes into the state’s General Fund. This is money leaving Fillmore County. This tax can be a hardship especially for smaller businesses in small towns. Legislators should be encouraged to consider the fairness of this tax. Metro vs Greater Minnesota The state overall does send more money back to Fillmore County than it collects from the county, through County Program Aid, Local Government Aid to cities, funding for education, human services, community corrections, state aid for county roads, and disparity reduction aid. However, it is a fact that the state has reduced some aid programs over the last decade. From 2003 to 2012 there was a 37 percent reduction in state aid to counties overall.

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Orval Howard Amdahl Orval Howard Amdahl, 95, of Lanesboro, died peacefully surrounded by family at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015. Orval was born May 26, 1919, to Alfred and Alphine (Sickle) Amdahl. He graduated from Lanesboro High School and St. Olaf College. He taught at Lanesboro High School prior to entering World War II as a commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, until being promoted to Captain in the Marine Corps. He served two tours of duty in the Pacific Theater for a total of 31 months. At the end of the first tour he was stationed in Nagasaki, Japan with the Occupation Force. After the war he managed Farmers & Merchants Lumber Yard until he was elected county recorder, where he retired after 40 years. Orval was an active member in Fillmore County and Lanesboro American Legion, Preston VFW, Forty & 8, Boy Scouts, Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Lanesboro), Christ Lutheran Church (Preston), Sons of Norway and March of Dimes. He enjoyed the outdoors, played first baseman on the Lanesboro baseball team (10 years), camping, reading and spending time with family. All his life Orval worked to promote world peace, and that all Americans are proud of their country. Recently, he was honored with the opportunity to return a World War II sword, which he took care of for 68 years, to the son of the original owner of Nagasaki, Japan. Orval is survived by his wife of 72 years, Marie; children: Ronald (Diane) Amdahl of Rochester, James (Kim) Amdahl of Flandreau, S.D., and Karyl (Steve) Tammel of Spring Valley; 10 grandchildren; and 14 greatgrandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister; daughter, Ann O’Loughlin; and great-granddaughter, Liberty Amdahl. Memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro, with Pastor Kerry Eversole officiating. Visitation was from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the church. Military rites by the American Legion of Lanesboro. Private burial will take place at Lanesboro Cemetery at a later date. Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro was in charge of arrangements.

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Monday, March 2, 2015 In a January 2015 Star Tribune article a June 2014 report by the House Research Department was cited. According to this report, the 7-county metro area contributes 63.8 percent of state revenue (2010 numbers) through “property tax levy, income tax, sales tax, motor vehicle sales registration taxes, motor fuels taxes, and corporate franchise tax”. This 7-county area provides considerably more state revenue than the other 80 counties combined. Fillmore County tax payers pay out to the state about 66 percent of the state funding that comes back to the county. It is understandable that we produce less revenue on average as we are a relatively low population county, have fewer resources and smaller businesses. The metro area gets a greater share per capita of education and human services aid. Fillmore County receives 3 times as much

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per capita in highway aid and almost double Local Government Aid on per capita basis as compared with the rest of the state. According to the Minnesota Rural Education Association the 25 largest school districts comprise one-half of the school population. The largest school districts have the ability to invest almost five times as much per square foot for maintenance and infrastructure improvements than much smaller school districts. This funding squeeze forces many rural districts to make a hard choice to divert funds for maintenance and infrastructure that could have been used to improve educational programs.

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World Day of Prayer is March 6 World Day of Prayer is March 6 at 1:30 p.m. at the Preston Christ Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall. World Day of Prayer is a worldwide ecumenical movement of Christian women who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year on the first Friday in March. The service this year is a prayer service writeen by the women of the Bahamas.

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Friday, March 6, 2015 {At Houston High School} 6-8:00 PM 6:15 PM 7:00 PM 8:00 PM

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8–11:00 AM Owl Face Pancake Breakfast (Lutheran Church) 9–4:30 PM Live Owl Cam Feed º 9–4:30 PM Owl Merchandise, Vendors, and Bake Sale º 9:30–4:30 PM Live Owls on Display and photography voting contest (Owl Center) 9:30 AM Live Owl Program by Illinois Raptor Center (Snowy, Short-eared, and Barred Owls) º 10:30–2:30 PM Kids Activities º 10:30–2:30 PM Owl Nest Box Building ($30/box) º 10:30–2:30 PM Owl Pellet Dissection ($5/pellet) º 11:00 AM Parade of Owls Art Tour Capstone Event*** º 11:00 AM Earl the Great Gray Owl Story and Fun Time with Karen Smith º 11–1:00 PM Owl-themed Lunch º 12:30 PM Kids Hooting Contest º 1:30 PM Festival dei Gufi (Italian Owl Festival) by Marco Mastrorilli º 3:00 PM Live Owl Program by the Illinois Raptor Center (Flying Barn, Eastern Screech-, and Great Horned Owls) º 5:00 PM Banquet Social Hour (Four Seasons, Caledonia)* 6:00 PM Banquet (Four Seasons, Calidonia) * 7:30 PM World Owl Hall of Fame Award Presentations (Four Seasons, Caledonia) * 8:00 PM Dr. Karel Voous by Wouter van der Weijden 8:30 PM Short-eared Owls in Italy by Marco Mastrorilli º

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Rushford completes property sale; looks to the sky By Kirsten Zoellner The city of Rushford is in the process of completing the sale of the former Historic Bluff Country building, at 303 Elm Street, to Doug and Cindy Thesing, owners of Root River Floral. The final sale came in just $300 less than expected, at $39,700, after concessions by the city on some minor building issues. The city purchased the building several years ago for just over $10,000. A second issue with the building was also brought to light, but the city was already aware of it and had planned to correct it. The buyers requested the city make an official motion noting the issue and document it in an official letter from the city as part of the sale. Initially, the building and the building immediately to the

south shared a water line from the city main. After the 2007 flood, Faye Narloch, owner of

the adjacent building, installed a second, separate water line to her building. It was the inten-

Rushford is gearing up for the third annual Jumps for Hope event, Sunday, June 28. Pictured, at right, is Rushford Mayor Chris Hallum, an avid supporter and two-time jump participant who is eager for his third jump. At his left is Jumps for Hope founder Alana Wilson. Photo provided

Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips! tion that the city would connect that line to the main, giving each building its own line. Due to a backlog of other projects and delays by contractors, the city line was never connected. It was noted that both buildings have their own water meter, but simply share the line. “It kept getting put off,” stated City Clerk Kathy Zacher at the Monday, February 23 council meeting. “Each should have their own. It’s on the docket as soon as the weather cooperates.” The council also discussed the possibility of purchasing a pre-owned street sweeper to replace the unit the city currently has and will advertise for bids. “We’re not 100 percent sure we want to purchase yet,” noted Zacher. She went on to clarify that Public Works wants the opportunity to continue looking and since the purchase

would exceed the $100,000 threshold, the city would need to be in compliance with competitive bidding requirements from the state. “Right now, this is the paperwork to be sure we’re legal. If we don’t do it, we may lose the opportunity for some.” Should the Public Works Department locate a sweeper that meets city needs, a purchase recommendation would come before the council. The current sweeper was purchased after the flood to replace one that was damaged. It was funded largely by insurance and FEMA payments. It needed several repairs in 2014. The specs for the unit are fairly open-ended and it’s unlikely that the department would recommend a new unit. Zacher noted the new price at approximately $198,000. The city will likely receive a good trade-in See SKY Page 13 

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price on the current unit and is expected to trade in to a dealer, as opposed to a private seller which would require a one-year warranty by the city. “I think we should give them the opportunity for flexibility they need to find the equipment they need,” added councilor Vern Bunke. The council approved the request unanimously. In other news, the city is gearing up for the third annual Jumps for Hope event at the Rushford Municipal Airport. Slated for Sunday, June 28, the tandem sky-diving event aims to raise funds for cancer research. It has been a big draw for the city and a success for the organization. Jumps for Hope founder Alana Wilson and Airport Commission Chairperson Charla Miertschin were on hand to discuss details. One noticeable change planned for 2015 is a donation fundraising effort for participants. Traditionally, participants have had to pay the jump fee, which covers the costs of the plane, diving instructors, advertising, and more. This year, participants will be allowed to seek donations from others towards their $300 participation fee. Set-up in a tax-deductible manner, the donations towards the fee will hopefully increase participation numbers further. Wilson noted that the event needs 50 participants signed up by May 1 to reserve the plane and equipment from Westside Skydivers. 100 participants will reserve the “caravan”, a larger plane. Jumps for Hope is also looking at the possibility of a raffle for “tunnel time”. The indoor

skydiving is done in a wind tunnel and Wilson believes it could draw more licensed or fun jumpers to the event, besides those who will jump in tandem with Westside instructors. “As a commission, we wholeheartedly endorse this event,” stated Miertschin. “We encourage the city to advertise more.” The city will sponsor the event through advertising and insurance coverage. “In the spirit of this, I’m asking my fellow councilors for donations,” added Mayor Chris Hallum, an avid past participant who has long-sought to get the rest of the council and city staff to jump as well. “I want to participate. It’s a terrific event for Rushford. We love it.” For more information on Jumps for Hope, interested persons can contact Alana Wilson at (515) 635-JUMP (5867) or P.O. Box 84, Minnesota City, Minn. 55959. Jumps for Hope can also be contacted at contact@jumpsforhope.com or on their Facebook page. Those wanting to register to participate can do so at http://jumpsforhoperushford3.causevox.com. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, March 4, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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New playground equipment for Spring Valley By Rich Wicks On February 23, the Spring Valley City Council met in regular session with all members in attendance. Following the Pledge of Allegiance and approval of February Accounts Payable, the council considered a proposal from Administrator Deb Zimmer that the city OK the purchase of new playground equipment. She explained that the city has grants for the equipment (a $6,000 grant from the Spring Valley Area Community Foundation, a $6,000 grant from the Fisher Foundation, and an expected $12,000 match from the city). She said the proposed purchase would replace the orange equipment at South Park which had been supplied by the Jaycees 25 or 26 years ago, and which is quite worn out. And asked the city to consider approving the purchase of the “Option 2” equipment, which includes a large tube (the representative said he would try to get the tube included at no charge). Zimmer said this company was the supplier of the playground equipment currently in use at Grant Street and Spring Street. After

City of Rushford Village Rock Bids Request

The City of Rushford Village will accept bids for up to 3000 cubic yards of Class 2 crushed rock wearing course that meets MN DOT requirements, to be delivered by the cubic yard and spread or stockpiled, or picked up at the quarry pile. Must be spread on roads by June 15, 2015 and stockpiled for winter use in September or October 2015. Penalties may be imposed if rock is delayed. Please specify price per ton and price per yard. Bids must include a Certificate of Insurance and be received by the Rushford Village City Clerk, 43038 State Highway 30, Rushford Village, MN 55971-5167 no later than 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17th, 2015. Please label outside of envelope “2015 ROCK BID”. Note: Rushford Village requires that rock is to be billed directly by the rock company to others, when delivered to others at the same time as to Rushford Village. Kristina A. Mart, Clerk City of Rushford Village

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brief discussion, the council voted unanimously to approve the purchase of the Option 2 equipment, at a cost of up to $22,000. The council also approved an annual County Ambulance Agreement, which Zimmer said was identical to the agreement used in previous years. The floor was opened to visitors, and Jennifer Lang addressed the Council, saying that most members of the ambulance crew want to work cooperatively with the City, and she said that some comments in the newspaper are representing only a minority of the Ambulance Association, rather than the entire group. In Department Head reports, Chad Hindt reported that wood had been cleared from the compost site, trees have been trimmed, and streets are being cleaned as weather allows. Tony Archer reported on behalf of Jenny Simon, saying that the library installed six new Dell desktops, and has implemented a new internet usage policy. Troy Lange reported that the fire department had a quiet month,

and that agility tests are being completed on four new crew members. Zimmer reported the FEMA meeting regarding flood mitigation will be February 24. She also said she will attend one or two days of the MCFOA Conference being held March 18-20, and reminded the council about the Board of Review Bill Bires meeting, April 13 at 5:30 p.m. Bill Bires and Mayor Struzyk both thanked the many Ambulance Association personnel for attending the meeting. Bires said, “I appreciate the crew coming down and expressing your concerns.” Struzyk added, “I’m glad to see the Association members that are here, and I hope we can get everything worked out… so everything will be back to the way it was, hopefully.” The meeting adjourned at 6:12 p.m. The next regular meeting will be March 9 at 6 p.m.

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To the voters of Money Creek Township: Notice is hereby given that the Annual Town Meeting and Election of Officers will be held in the town of Money Creek, Houston County, Minnesota on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 for the purpose of electing candidates. In the case of inclement weather, the alternate date for the Annual Town Meeting & Election will be Tuesday, March 17, 2015.) One Supervisor, 3 year term. One Treasurer, 2 year term. The Annual Town Meeting will take place at 2:00 p.m., polls will be open from 3:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Money Creek Town Hall, 1937 Money Creek Rd., Houston, MN. The Board of Canvass will meet the following day (Wednesday, March 11, 2015) at 6:00 p.m. to certify the election results. Adam Florin • Clerk, Money Creek Township

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Township Elections will be March 10th, 2015 in Fillmore County. Absentee Balloting from February 9, 2015 thru March 9, 2015 Special Election Commissioner District 1 will be March 31, 2015. Absentee balloting from February 13, 2015 thru March 30, 2015 The Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer’s office will be providing absentee balloting services to the Fillmore County Township residents for the March 10th, 2015 Township Election. The Township Election Absentee Voting will begin February 9th, 2015 and end on March 9th, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. The Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office will be open Saturday, March 7th from 10:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. for absentee balloting for Township Election and Saturday March 28th from 10:00 a.m thru 3:00 p.m. for the Commissioner Special Election for District 1 (Chatfield City, Chatfield Township, Jordan Township. Wykoff City, Fillmore Township, Spring Valley Township & Sumner Township). Location: Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office Fillmore County Courthouse 101 Fillmore Street, Room U201 Preston, MN 55965 Mail:

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Absentee Voting Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8th 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Township & Special Election Commissioner District 1 Saturday, March 28th 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Special Election Commissioner District 1 Phone: 507-765-2666 or 507-765-2663 (After 4:30 p.m. leave message) Email: elections@co.fillmore.mn.us Fax: 507-765-2662

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By Kathy Little One of the last remaining phone booths is in Lanesboro, Minn. It was getting quite a lot of attention last summer. Young tourists were snapping “selfies” of themselves standing by it and in it. Laughing loudly and scornfully and exclaiming in mock horror, “Can you imagine having to use one of these things to make a phone call?” Actually I could. I started to feel very old. Feeling old makes me feel crabby. I wanted to self-righteously inform them that just because they owned a “smart phone” didn’t actually make them smart. My husband who can read my mind after 40 some years took my arm and firmly steered me to our car. He prefers my meltdowns to occur in private! I can remember much about the history of telephones. My mother and her three sisters and two of my sisters and one of my cousins actually worked for the phone company then referred to as “Ma Bell”. It was considered a good job for a woman back in the day. I can remember having a “party line” which was not much of a party. Several people, usually in the country, had to share one line. Yes, people had to wait until someone got off that

line before they could place a call. Yes, some people listened in on other people’s conversations. That was before the internet, so people were desperate for entertainment! Later, when my family had a private line, it wasn’t much better. Five of us had to share that line, and since the one and only phone in the home was in the living room, it wasn’t exactly private. Daily battles were waged over that phone. Hogging the phone was a criminal offense in my mother’s mind. Probably because she had to put up with constant whining about who was actually doing that hogging. If one sister wasn’t hogging, she was listening to the other sister talk to her boyfriend. Of course when confronted by mom, said sister insisted she was just sitting on the couch watching tv, which happened to be in the same room! LIFE WAS VERY HARD BEFORE CELL PHONES! Of course, technology has both good and bad points. I love the answering machine and caller ID. It is so much easier to say no to a machine than a person! No, I won’t be able to serve on that committee. No, I can’t make it

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of different social classes. Did you know that in New Orleans the people who are on floats are required by law to wear masks? Another item that people think of when they think of Mardi Gras are the beads in colors of purple, gold, and green. The color of the beads was actually determined by the king of the first Carnival in 1872. He wanted the colors of the beads to represent royalty. Purple represented justice, gold for power, and green for faith. The beads were originally made of glass, but due to the difficulty of them breaking all the time, the material has since been changed to plastic. A king is also crowned each year at Mardi Gras. His name is Rex, and each year the Rex Organization chooses a new Rex, who is always a prominent person in the city of New Orleans. The king is then given the key to the city by the Mayor. Lastly, the Zulu coconuts are the grand prize of any Mardi Gras celebration. These coconuts have been tossed into the crowd ever since the early 1900s. The coconut made its first debut in 1910 in a dulleddown form, all natural with its hair and not a single speck of gold or glitter on it. Coconuts were the first item to be thrown in the parades because people didn’t have enough money to buy beads, so they opted to throwing coconuts, a less expensive item. Mardi Gras is an exciting time of year for many countries and cities throughout the world. Many people in the Midwest don’t know a lot about this celebration, much less the traditions that come along with it.

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By Alexis Jorgensen Last Tuesday, February 17, was the celebration of Mardi Gras. Most of the Midwest is unaware of the traditions that happen at the celebration of Mardi Gras. When most people think about Alexis Mardi Gras, Jorgensen they think of beads, parties, and parades; however, this celebration is much more. What became a legal holiday in Louisiana in 1875 was once a Christian holiday with roots in ancient Rome. Most people don’t know what the traditions of Mardi Gras are, let alone what the meanings behind them are. Just a few traditions of Mardi Gras include the wearing of masks, throwing of beads, king of the carnival, and handing out Zulu coconuts. Carnival, Carnaval, Carnevale, Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day, Fastnacht, Fastelavn, and Maslenitsa are common names used to refer to Mardi Gras. Did you know that Mardi Gras is celebrated in various countries around the Birth Announcement world? Traditions such as wearing masks are well known when Jayden Michael Opitz thinking of Mardi Gras. Hun Lori and Michael Opitz are dreds of years ago, people wore proud to announce the birth masks at Mardi Gras to disguise of their son, Jayden Michael themselves and escape their Opitz, born Friday, February 13, social classes. This way, if the 2015 at the New Ulm Medical people wore masks they were Center in New Ulm, Minn. allowed to mingle with people Jayden weighed 9 lbs 11oz and was 22 inches long. His grandparents are Nancy & Donald Mickelson of Lanesboro, Minn. and Jean & Wayne Opitz of Gibbon, Minn.

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to the meeting. No, I won’t be able to donate five dozen cookies. No, I won’t be a Girl Scout leader. Typing on a computer is soooooo much easier. No need for correction fluid or typewriter erasers that eat holes in typing paper. I got a C+ in typing in high school because I was slow but yet, still inaccurate. However, I am still glad I took that course because my fingers know their way around a keyboard. My husband’s typing consists of a method called “hunt and peck”, which causes him great frustration and me great amusement! I still prefer reading real books and newspapers (are you paying attention, Jason?). I like the physical touch of the paper and turning the pages. I still write real letters. E-mail is fast and good for “just facts”, but cards and letters make me happier. I don’t want to go back to cooking on a wood stove. My grandmother did it and did it well, but it took skill and somebody had to chop that wood. Microwaves are great for melting chocolate and reheating coffee. Still, second hand stores are full of microwave cookbooks. I do most of my cooking on my electric stove the way my mother did. Talking about cooking, I hope you like this recipe which does not require a wood stove, thank goodness!

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‘Windows into Wonderment’ exhibit opens Feb. 7 Chatfield Center for the Arts LANESBORO, MN. – cupboards? Drawers? Boxes?” As to reveal tiny pictures. These tiny Lanesboro Arts will present ‘Win- Layl McDill is creating work, she slices are then grouped together to receives private donation dows into Wonderment’, an exhibit of colorful mixed media work by artist Layl McDill. The exhibit opens with an artist reception on Saturday, February 7, 2015, from 6-8 p.m., and runs through March 28, 2015. Always free and open to the public, winter gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. “I hope to turn the gallery into a place of delight and wonderment,” says artist Layl McDill. “I want to bring laughter and joy to the viewer as they discover a world that is just a bit askew from the world we live in but still relates.” One piece in particular, Tiny Trips, is only three inches tall but many, many, many inches long and will travel throughout the exhibition gallery space amidst her other sculptural work. Layl McDill explains her work in ‘Windows into Wonderment’ in this way. “Once upon a time each of us was a little kid. Everything was nonsense. We tried to figure it out. We wondered about everything. We wondered what our stuffed animals did at night. Making my art helps me keep this magical doorway to wonderment open.” The artist is drawn to imagery that sparks that feeling of the unknown and mystery, for instance perusing questions like “What’s in those

is asking all kinds of questions that entertain her imagination and when the piece is complete, the viewer can then start asking questions: “What happens next?’” “What do all those magic potions do?” Viewers find themselves in a seemingly nonsensical world, but upon taking a closer look, they start to recognize reality. “Some people come to my work thinking it is great for children, but I really make my work for adults. I make it for everyone that loves to revisit that feeling of wonderment, magic and mystery that we all had as kids,” she says. Minneapolis, Minn. artist Layl McDill uses the “millefiore” technique – which means “thousand flowers” in Italian - to create her mixed media sculptures. To make the tiny pictures characteristic of her work, she creates large designs in a chunk of clay, using colors which are generally bright and cheery. “My secret weapon is fluorescent pink which is mixed in with other colors to give a zing,” says the artist. She then stretches the design out very slowly (sometimes this can take up to eight hours!), eventually for the result of producing long strips of clay called “canes” which she slices up

create Layl McDill’s sculptures. The exhibit is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund. Providing year-round arts programming for more than thirty years, the mission of Lanesboro Arts is to serve as a regional catalyst for artistic excellence and educational development in providing diverse art experiences for people of all ages. For more information: www.lanesboroarts.org / (507) 467-2446 / info@lanesboroarts.org. Handicapped accessible and free to the public, the exhibition gallery is located at 103 Parkway Ave N. in Lanesboro, Minnesota.

To all who remembered me on my birthday,

Happy ary ers Anniv Dad! & Monmdma & Grandpa) (Gra

It’s a boy!

Happy “16” Son, Proud of you!! ^, Mom

“Slow” down and enjoy the ride!!

LeRoy Johnson

Lori and Michael Opitz are proud to announce the birth of their son, Jayden Michael Opitz, born Friday, February 13th, 2015 at the New Ulm Medical Center in New Ulm, MN. Jayden weighed 9 lbs 11oz and was 22 inches long. His Grandparents are Nancy & Donald Mickelson of Lanesboro, MN and Jean & Wayne Opitz of Gibbon, MN

this from private donors are critically important for the on-going operation and administration of the Center. Anyone interested in making a contribution to the Center or who would like to learn more about how they can help the Center and the broader economic development of Chatfield and Southeast Minnesota are encouraged to contact the Center’s Director, Damon Prestemon at (507) 867-2927 or email interest to director@chatfieldcfa.com.

I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate all of the phone calls and cards that helped me celebrate my birthday! It was a good one!

Thank you so much,

‘Windows into Wonderment’ exhibit opens February 7, 2015 with an opening reception from 6-8 p.m. at Lanesboro Arts Gallery, featuring mixed media work by Layl McDill – exhibit runs through March 28, 2015. Photo submitted

The Chatfield Center for the Arts is pleased to announce that it has received a generous private charitable donation in the amount of $ 13,000 in memory of Dorothy H. Graskamp from Edward D. Graskamp and his employer, Frederic W. Cook & Co. The Center is very appreciative of this contribution and support for the Center. As the funds from the State of Minnesota can only be used for structural improvements to the Center, contributions like

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Monday, March 2, 2015

Chatfield approves engineering studies By Karen Reisner Dillon Dombrovski, WSB, reviewed his proposals for engineering services for two projects at the February 23 Chatfield City Council meeting. Councilor Ken Jacobson was absent. At this time there are no pedestrian facilities on the west side of Highway 52 from the intersection of Highway 30 north to the city limits. The design for a pedestrian path would include a crossing at Union Street and other locations. Dombrovski noted that Olmsted County and MnDot had no plans for a pedestrian path, but did not oppose having one. The total cost of the engineering services including the preliminary design and potential cost report will not exceed $5,315. Dombrovski expects to

have the study ready to present to the Public Works Committee this spring. The proposal for the study was approved. A second study proposal is for a stormwater infrastructure management plan. The study will look at eroding ravines and drainage routes over land. Dombrovski explained the study will include mapping, gathering data and doing an assessment of potential improvements. The plan will also look at how to equitably spread the cost associated with maintaining stormwater infrastructure over time. In doing so a Capital Improvement Plan will be developed. Possible grants and outside funding sources will be noted. The city’s ordinances will be reviewed and recomendations will be made to revise ordinances to bring Chatfield closer to

the state’s water quality requirements. The fee to develop Chatfield’s Stormwater Infrastructure Management Plan will not exceed $8,800. The proposal was approved as presented and the work is expected to be completed by early summer. Other Business In Brief •The Bluff Country Hiking Trail Club requested an appropriation of $2,000 from the city to continue trail improvement and advertisements. The club spent just under $3,000 in 2014 on maintenance and advertising. Other funding came from an Operation Round-up grant and charitable donations. The club’s emphasis for the trail has been both on exercise and information. Informational signs are along the trail. Several special events were sponsored by the club in 2014 and more are

Minnesota banks honored for community involvement EDEN PRAIRIE, MN – The Minnesota Bankers Association (MBA) recently recognized First Southeast Bank for their community involvement. Banks play an important and vital role in their communities, and to honor and recognize their involvement, the MBA created the Community Champion recognition program. First Southeast Bank was one of twenty-one banks honored for their community involvement. These Minnesota banks worked with hundreds of organizations in their communities, providing funding, volunteers, materials, supplies, or food for their neighbors. Over 43,000 hours and 950 employees participated in a variety of volunteer events or programs. Recipients of the recognition range in size from small community banks to large banks with multiple branches. Many of these

banks reported over 50 percent of the bank’s employees volunteered on behalf of their bank for organizations such as the Rotary, Feed My Starving Children, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, Second Harvest Heartland, Catholic Charities, Boy Scouts, Minnesota Business Venture, Junior Achievement, United Way, Habitat for Humanity, local schools, churches, or non-profits. MBA President/CEO Joe Witt congratulated the recipients and stated, “Minnesota banks are the heart and soul of their communities. In addition to providing the capital that helps communities grow and thrive, the banking industry’s record of supporting local programs is simply unmatched. No other industry gives more time, talent and resources back into Minnesota’s communities. The MBS

is pleased to recognize these 21 banks for their commitment to making a real difference in their local communities.” Recipients are recognized with a certificate and recognition at the MBA Bank Day at the Capital event in St. Paul. The MBS 2015 Community Champion recipients: •Americana Community Bank, Maple Grove •BankVista, Sartell •Center National Bank, Litchfield •Citizens Bank & Trust Co., Hutchinson •Citizens Bank Minnesota, New Ulm •Citizens Independent Bank, St. Louis Park •Community Resource Bank, Northfield •Eagle Bank, Glenwood •F & M Bank, Lino Lakes •Farmers & Merchants State Bank, Springfield •First Southeast Bank, Harmony & Canton •KleinBank, Chaska •National Bank of Commerce, Superior •Northeast Bank, Minneapolis •Premier Bank Rochester, Rochester •Security Bank USA, Bemidji •Security State Bank. Fergus Falls •Sunrise Banks, St. Paul •United Community Bank, Perham •Voyager Bank, Eden Prairie •Winona National Bank, Winona The Minnesota Bankers Association is the state’s largest trade associated devoted exclusively to the representation of commercial banks. The MBA was founded in 1889 and represents 95% of Minnesota’s chartered banks. The MBA is proud to support our member banks as they work to ensure vital communities throughout the state. For more information, please visit our website at www.minnbankers. com.

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. scheduled for this year including Bird Watching tour, Spring flower hike, competitive trail run, National Trail Days event, Western Days hike, and Fall run/hike. The $2,000 appropriation was approved. •The second consideration on ordinances 414 (bringing political sign language up to date), 415 (allowing two unique parcels to share a single 50 foot wide street access and driveway), and 416 (brew pubs and distilleries) were approved. Publication of each ordinance was approved. •Councilor Robert Pederson reported on the Public Services

Committee. A citizen requested by letter that the city give residents the option to do their own recycling and be eliminated from the billing for that service. City Clerk Joel Young explained that having residents opt out of the program would threaten the financial structure of the program. There didn’t seem to be any real support from the council to allow residents to choose to be off the city run and haul their own recyclables. •Pederson reviewed the 2014 Rural Fire Board report noting there had been 314 calls. Sue Kester has requested two new defibrillators.

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Monday, March 2, 2015

Minnesota traffic deaths continue downward trend in 2014

Projected final number would be second lowest since World War II

ST. PAUL, MN – Last year marked continued progress in improving traffic safety on Minnesota roads as preliminary data reveal traffic deaths falling to a near record low. According to the latest preliminary numbers from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety, 356 people lost their lives in 2014 crashes. DPS projects a final number of 370 road fatalities after final statistics are evaluated. This would be the second lowest number since 1944 when 356 people lost their lives. There was a significant decline in pedestrian deaths in 2014. After peaking at 71 deaths in 1986, pedestrian fatalities dropped to 17 according to preliminary numbers — the lowest number from 1984 – 2014. Behind the numbers, lives forever changed While the declining numbers are encouraging, the end of 2014 was a difficult time for a number of Minnesota families as losses included: • A husband and wife from Marshall – married 42 years. eginning 3/1/2015 • An 88-year-old man from

Arco. • A 35-year-old woman from North Mankato. “The pain and suffering of even one family is too much. We all have a part in reaching a goal of zero deaths on Minnesota roads,” said Donna Berger, Office of Traffic Safety director. 2014 Preliminary results (as of January 13, 2015) • 17 pedestrians – down from 35 in 2013 • Five bicyclists – down from 6 in 2013 • 45 motorcyclists – down from 60 in 2013 The deadliest months in 2014 were August (43), July (40) and September (37). The months with the fewest fatalities were March (19), February (20) and January (28). Toward Zero Deaths The Toward Zero Deaths program has played a significant role in saving lives and reducing serious injuries on Minnesota roads. Education, enforcement, engineering and emergency medical services have helped reduce fatalities by nearly 41 percent since 2003. 2003 – 2013 Minnesota

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traffic fatalities 2013 ................................ 387 2012 ................................ 395 2011 ................................ 368 2010 ................................ 411 2009 ................................ 421 2008 ................................ 455 2007 ................................ 510 2006 ................................ 494 2005 ................................ 559 2004 ................................ 567 2003 ................................ 655 Driver distraction and speeding are among the top contributors to crashes but alcohol is the top factor in traffic fatalities in Minnesota. Drunk driving is responsible for one out of every five traffic fatalities. In 2013, 81 people died from drunk driving-related crashes. Drunk driving-related deaths dropped from 196 to 81 from 2003 – 2013, a nearly 59 percent decline. Lack of seat belt use also plays a significant role in contributing to driver and passenger deaths. About half of the motorists killed in Minnesota are not buckled up. About the Minnesota Department Public Safety DPS comprises 11 divisions where 2,100 employees operate programs in the areas of law enforcement, crime victim assistance, traffic safety, alcohol and gambling, emergency communications, fire safety, pipeline safety, driver licensing, vehicle registration and emergency management. DPS activity is anchored by three core principles: education, enforcement and prevention. About the Office of Traffic Safety OTS designs, implements and coordinates federally funded traffic safety enforcement and education programs to improve driver behaviors and reduce the deaths and serious injuries that occur on Minnesota roads. OTS also administers state funds for the motorcycle safety program and for the child seats for needy families program. OTS is an anchoring partner of the state’s Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) traffic safety initiative.

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Fire claims Rushford Village barn; family grateful for outpouring By Kristen Zoellner By all accounts, the Scaife family of Rushford is soft-spoken, hard-working, and faithful. When an early morning fire swept through their twostory dairy barn this past Tuesday, while shaken, the family trudged on, grateful for what the fire spared. “The good Lord was very gracious to us,” were the first words Jim Scaife used to describe the events. The Scaife’s daughter, Annie, first spotted the fire at 12:15 a.m. through her window. A window that is typically covered, but by providence wasn’t this night. According to the family, flames leapt from the barn, just 100 feet east of their home on Aspen Road, and were fueled by gusty southwest winds. The Rushford Fire Department was notified at 12:19 p.m. and dispatched 17 firefighters with two tanker trucks, two pumper trucks, and two rescue rigs. The Rushford Fire Department called the Houston Fire Department for mutual aid en route to the farm. They responded with two additional tankers, one pumper, and one rescue rig. According to Rushford Fire Chief Paul Corcoran, the blaze was mainly knocked down within one and a half hours, but took a total of four hours to be controlled. In the end, the department used 15 gallons of firesmothering foam and 30,000 gallons of water. The barn was a total loss and an adjacent building to the north suffered fire damage. The cause of the fire has not been determined. Jim,

Tara, and children Fred, Annie, and Christina were uninjured. While the family’s cattle and chickens were unharmed, 21 ewes were in the barn and were at first unaccounted for, as were 10 Boer goats. The majority of goats were not recovered, as were one ewe and her lambs, but the family was able to save the remaining sheep and a Boer wether, most which escaped unscathed save for visible burn marks to their fleece and coat. One ewe suffered some external blistering, but the majority of the herd was spared. The family was able to route livestock to paddocks away from the fire. Crews from Norman’s Electric Service were on the site Tuesday morning to restore electrical service to the well on site. Electrical service for the well had originally been routed through the dairy barn. Outpouring of support for the family, through prayer, meals, and cleanup assistance has been steady. Cleanup was proceeding better than expected around the barn site and in adjacent buildings Tuesday morning and afternoon due to welcome sunshine and temperatures above 32 degrees. First Presbyterian Church in Rushford, where Scaife formerly served as pastor, is accepting donations for the family and a special offering was taken at the Lenton service. Pastor Kristin Schmor-Rice stated monetary donations for the family can be mailed to the church at P.O. Box 116, Rushford, Minn. 55971. Please designate “Scaife Family” in the memo line.

Fillmore Central Scholarship Foundation

The Fillmore Central Scholarship Foundation is a locally supported, non-profit, tax-exempt organization. Operated by a volunteer committee, our purpose is to provide scholarships to graduates of Fillmore Central High School.

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In you are interested in becoming an active volunteer, making a contribution or establishing a scholarship please contact: Fillmore Central Scholarship Foundation %Joyce Hellickson 23997 County 14, Preston, MN 55965

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, March 2, 2015

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week.

Workshop to be held on strategies in managing phosphorus on livestock farms The University of Minnesota Extension is presenting a workshop on managing phosphorus in livestock manure at the Fillmore County Office Building, Room 108 (902 Houston Street NW, Preston) on Tuesday, March 3. If you have dairy cows or a beef finishing lot, this workshop is for you.

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Rising commercial fertilizer prices have made livestock manure an increasingly valuable asset. Livestock manure contributes N, P, K, trace minerals, and organic matter all for the crop’s benefit. However, repeated application of manure at a rate that supplies all of the nitrogen needs of corn has created some soils

with elevated phosphorus levels. This has made the creation and implementation of manure management plans for many livestock farms very challenging. At this workshop we will be presenting management strategies available to land-limited Minnesota dairy farms and beef feedlots to prevent exces-

sive build-up of soil phosphorus. All this while still maintaining a profitable livestock enterprise. Examples in the discussion will be dairy farms and beef feedlots, however, any livestock enterprise or person working with livestock farmers would benefit from this workshop. Registration begins at 9:30

a.m. and the workshop will run from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. There is no admission fee for this workshop. Refreshments and noon meal will be provided. Preregistration requested, but not required. To register, please contact the Fillmore County Extension Office at (507) 765-3896, e-mail ruesi001@umn.edu.

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Ribeye Steak $ 99

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Lanesboro EDA to work with school board By Jade Sexton Don Bell from the Lanesboro EDA (Economic Development Authority) attended the school board meeting on February 19. Bell talked about the efforts of the EDA, the Chamber, the city council, and the school board to come up with ways to recruit families to the community through the school or starting a

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Fillmore County Sports Six Gophers Head State Wrestling Cast By Paul Trende Chatfield’s team wrestling season probably didn’t live up to expectations. The defending state champions just didn’t have enough to compete with the The Trende best teams Report in Section 1A. But at individual sections, the Gophers top dogs and large dudes got some retriPaul Trende bution. Six

Chatfield fellas clinched trips to state, GMLOKS had three, and LARP one; ten county-related wrestlers are headed to St. Paul. Gophers Hank Friederichs, Jared Goldsmith, Jake Mandt, Jacob Bleess, Ian Morrison and Logan Karver all qualified. Friederichs (39-1) authored a trio of pins on his way to the 145pound title. The senior fourtime state entrant (three-time Section champ, three different weights) will look for a second consecutive state title. He heads to St. Paul with 196 career victories, ranked #1 at 145. Bleess (ranked #3) notched a trio of pins before downing Lake City’s Michael Noll (#10) 11-8 for the

Houston’s Micah Schutte tries to navigate around the long arms of Fillmore Central’s Drew Tienter (#51) and Trace Tollefson (#10). The Falcons used their length, and the outside stroke of Kiel Larson, to down the Hurricanes in a 1A East quarterfinal. Photo by Paul Trende

195-pound title. The senior finished fifth and third the past two years. Mandt (39-2) notched four convincing wins (pin, 11-3 D, pin, 11-2 D) to take 132. The freshman (ranked #8) was in the finals a year ago, then lost twice to just miss state. Morrison (30-8, ranked #6), a third senior, notched a pin in the quarters, then back-to-back decision victories including 1-0 in the finals. Ian didn’t compete in the 2014 individual tourney, but is the 2015 220-pound section champ. Goldsmith and Karver go as Section runner-ups. Goldsmith (38-3), last year’s state runner-up at 113, lost 6-4 to Z-M’s Joey Majerus (40-1) in

Houston’s 6’1” Trevor Lundberg skies to block FC’s 6’5” Drew Tienter. Lundberg had 5 blocks to go with 15 points and 8 rebounds, but the Falcons prevailed. Photo by Paul Trende

the 120-pound final, then beat K-W’s Jared Clawiter (37-6) 7-4 for true second. Jared entered ranked #1 at 120, Majerus #2, and Clawiter #5. The same trio battled for last year’s 113-pound title. Goldsmith beat Majerus (3-2), then Majerus beat Clawiter (5-0). A year earlier, Goldsmith lost to Clawiter for the 106-pound title. Karver (16-7) beat K-W’s Seth Donkers 4-1 in the semis, then fell to D-E’s #3 Tanner Welsh in the finals (no true second match). The senior didn’t place at sections a year ago. Mandt, Bleess, Morrison, and Karver are all state first timers (individually). Maleek Hussein (3rd 113; 28-8), Ryan Meeker (5th 152; 28-13), and Ethan Wright (4th 170; 23-16) also placed. Meeker and Wright,

seniors, lost narrow semifinal decisions (2-1, 6-4), Wright to K-W’s 3rd-ranked Drew Sathrum. Meeker was a two-time state entrant (2013, 2014). FCLMC wrestling, the other Class A county competitor, had one grappler place, sophomore Treyten Chiglo (6th 106). In Class AA, GMLOKS’s Wyatt Richardson won the 195pound title. He went conservative, prevailing 1-0, 1-0, and 2-0. The undefeated senior (330, ranked #2) was last year’s Section 2A 195-pound champion and third place finisher at state. Teammate Parker Hale (32-4), ranked #5, made the 152 final, only to lose to K-M’s top-ranked 42-0 Brady Berge. See SPORTS Page 25 

Kingsland’s Jacob Rindels soars over Lanesboro’s Liam Dorn, as Burro Marcus Mulvihill goes for the block. Behind #25 Nick Niemeyer (in the background), the Knights soared past Lanesboro. Photo by Paul Trende

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The junior then faced LARP sophomore McCoy Tekautz (165) for true second. Tekautz fell in the quarters only to win three straight decisions. Hale topped Tekautz 10-8 in OT to earn a state berth. Tekautz was LARP’s sole state entrant in 2014. The third Bulldog, Blake Benson (293), qualified by taking second at 285. The sophomore, ranked #7, notched a couple pins and a decision before suffering a pin in the finals. It is Hale and Benson’s first state appearances. LARP’s sole state entrant this year is Andrew Knapcyzk. The senior (24-6) made it to the 195-pound semis, before losing 1-0 to Richardson. He then notched 3-1, 5-3, and 7-3 decision victories to clinch his first trip to state. Other GMLOKS placers were sophomores Brenn Olson (3rd 120; 26-6) and #7 Chris Bain (4th 170; 31-7), seniors Sam Roe (4th 182; 24-10), and Jace Bunne (4th 145; 27-9). Olson and Roe were semifinalists. Other LARP placers were sophomores Xavier Riser (4th 113; 22-12) and Justin Mueller (6th 126; 28-5), senior Sam Riebel (5th 132; 23-12). Riser and Riebel each made the semifinals.

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Larson Shoots Falcons Past Hurricanes FC senior Kiel Larson took, and hit, his fair quota of threepointers this regular season. The 6’0” guard attempted 228 trifectas, making a very solid 79 (34.6%). Larson hit at least one triple every game save for one, and two triple’s every game save three. He picked an excellent time, a 1A East quarterfinal match-up versus Houston, to improve all the above figures. Larson hit six long-range shots (one short of tying a season high). Those

makes, and FC’s size, catapulted the 4-seed Falcons (11-15) past the 5-seed Hurricanes (15-10). Things started very slowly. Both teams had just 11 points past the midway point of the first. FC took a three-point lead to the half (25-22). They went 23-9 out of the second half gate, Larson burying four three’s, to lead 48-31. The Falcons moved on to the 1A East semis courtesy of a 61-51 victory. Larson’s quick shooting (6-12 three’s, 8-15 FG’s) netted him a game-high 23 points, his second-best effort of the season. Jordan Miller (10 pts, 5-6 FT’s, 7 rebs, 5 assists, 3 stls), Nick Mensink (10 pts, 4-5 FG’s, 7 rebs), and Trace Tollefson (10 pts) helped out. Houston was led by Trevor Lundberg (15 pts, 5-7 FG’s, 8 rebs, 5 blks), Austin Peplinski (15 pts, 5-12 three’s), and Jeremiah Johnson (11 pts, 3 stls). The longer Falcons won the boards 44-34 while also shooting better (21-54/38.9% to 18-54/33.3%). Houston (9-22) left some points at the FT-line (FC was 11-19). The ‘Canes’ very solid turn-around season concludes at 15-11. They graduate just three seniors and will return four starters next season. FC improves to 12-15. They’ve won five of six. The only loss came to their next opponent, Rushford-Peterson. Trojans Romp Patriots Definition of sacrificial lamb; the 9-seed Hope Lutheran Patriots (5-21) after beating MabelCanton in a 1A East pig-tail game. HL served then themselves up to top-seed #1 in Class A Rushford-Peterson (25-1), and the Trojan wolves had their fill. R-P took their first step toward state, jumping out 46-9 at half on the way to a 76-23 win. Reserve guard Nathan Sarvi led the way (15 pts, 3-4 three’s, 4-4 FT’s, 4-6 FG’s, 5 rebs). The junior typically isn’t in the Trojans’ top eight

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rotation. Noah Carlson (10 pts, 4-6 FG’s) and Cole Kingsley (10 pts, 8 stls) also hit double figures as 12 total Trojans scored. Alex Vix (9 pts) and Matt Culhane (8 pts, 7 rebs) helped out as the Trojans improved to 26-1 on the season. They’ll face FC in the 1A East semifinals. Knights Roll Burros A season ago, Kingsland travelled to Lanesboro for a 1A East quarterfinal play-off match-up. The 4-seed Burros got a surprise big game from freshman Cole Schwichtenberg (23 points) and prevailed 77-55. A year later, the team’s re-matched in another quarterfinal. The home 3-seed Knights (12-14) extracted revenge. They posted a season high in points in thumping the 6-seed Burros (11-15). Senior forward Nick Niemeyer got Kingsland going by scoring the Knights first ten points. They jumped out 22-9, led 51-26 at halftime, and prevailed 86-56. Five Knights hit double figures led by Niemeyer’s 21 points (8-13 FG’s). Jacob Rindels (16 pts, 7 rebs, 4 assists, 3 stls), Isiah Bubany (11 pts, 3-6 three’s), Quinn Larson (10 pts, 6 rebs, 5 assists), and Josh Bradley (10 pts, 4-6 FG’s) also contributed. The Knights shot 34-63 (61%) with 23 assists. Senior Liam Dorn (23 pts, 7-12 FG’s, 8-8 FT’s, 10 rebs, 3 stls) led Lanesboro. Sophomores Collin Scott (12 pts) and Schwichtenberg (10 pts) helped out. Lanesboro hit 16 of 17 FT’s, but shot just 18-57 (31.6%). Their season ends at 11-16. Kingsland (13-14) moves on to face 2-seed (Class A #6) Spring Grove (19-1, 24-3). The Knights fell 67-50 to the Lions early in the season. It is Kingsland’s first game at Mayo Civic since the 2011-2012 1AA West runner-up squad. Gophers Hat-Trick PEM It is funny how cyclical high school sports can be. From the 2006-2007 season through the 2013-2014 season, PEM boys basketball held a 17-1 record versus Chatfield. Then PEM’s well dries up. Courtesy of a 1AA East quarterfinal win, the 4-seed Gophers (10-8, 13-12) posted a hat-track (3-0) on 5-seed PEM (9-9, 10-16) this season alone. Each team waded through the first 27 minutes of action, Chatfield leading 48-44. Down the stretch things got more frenetic and chippie. The Gophers used a 13-0 run to lead 61-44. They hit 18 of 23 free throws in the second half. PEM missed their last fourteen three’s. Chatfield walked away (postgame skirmish avoided) with a 76-60 victory. Carter Duxbury (20 pts, 9-10 FG’s, 6 rebs) and Parker Fossum (16 pts, 6-6 FG’s, 7 rebs) were money. Drew Hurley also scored 16 points (6-6 FT’s). Chatfield hit 20 of 27 free throws (74.1%) for the game and 27 of 38 field goals (71.0%). Included was a 12-15 shooting effort in the second half. Their last miss came at the 13-minute

mark, score 42-40, due to an abundance of free throws and turnovers. They (14-12) move on to face top-seeded (#2 in Class AA) Caledonia (23-4). The Warriors won 59-47 in December.

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M-C senior Donnie Lind scored 28 points versus Hope, but the Cougars fell in a 1A East pigtail game. They finish at 10-17. It was a week of close girls’ basketball games. Chatfield’s Megan LaPlante scored 11 points in the final six minutes to propel #7 in AA Gophers past Southland 44-43. The Gophers finish the regular season at 15-3, 22-3 (third best TRC record). FC’s gals lost to Cotter 51-50 in OT and to Caledonia 49-48. The Ramblers got a 30-foot game-tying three-pointer by Gaby Bowlin to force the extra session. FC finishes at 8-9, 15-11. R-P won a four-point affair with Cannon Falls. The Trojans finish at 5-11, 12-11. Kingsland got a pair of Alayna Meskill free throws late (her only points) to ensure a 40-36 win over L-O. They finish at 3-15, 6-20. M-C’s Coranda Vickerman scored 22 in a loss to SG, then 29 in a win over G-E. The sophomore has averaged 19.5 PPG over her last 11 games (10.7 the first 15). The Cougars finish at 9-11, 9-17. Houston’s Kelly Jerviss had 23 (pts) and 17 (rebs) in a loss to L-O (13th double-double). The Hurricanes finish at 5-15, 6-19. Lanesboro’s Olivia Haug notched her 7th straight, and 16th total, doubledouble (20 pts, 18 rebs) in a loss to Randolph. The Burros finish at 12-8, 13-13. The girl’s regular season is over and tournament seeding’s are out. In 1A, #1 FC hosts #8 Houston or #9 HL, #4 W-K hosts #5 Kingsland, #3 SG hosts #6 Lanesboro, #2 R-P hosts #7 M-C or #10 SA. In 1AA, #2 Chatfield hosts #7 La Crescent.

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2-17 9-seed HL 71, 8-seed M-C 62 (M-C: D. Lind 28 pts (8-16 FG’s, 12-15 FT’s); Keyser Wenthold 10 pts. HL: Josiah Sandcork 32 pts, 13 rebs; Andrew Fratzke 12 pts, 19 rebs, 7 assists, 6 blks. Cougars never held a lead. They won both regular meetings.)

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2-16 M-C 40, SG 63 (M-C: C. Vickerman 22 pts, 7 rebs, 3 stls, 6 blks; Hannah Nolte 10 pts) 2-17 FC 50, Cotter 51 in OT (FC: Kendyl Bennett 13 pts, 10 rebs; Morgan Malley 13 pts; Leah Scheevel 8 pts, 9 rebs. Kaylin Zukowski’s jumper in the final 20 seconds of OT proved the winner for the Ramblers) R-P 58, Caledonia 69 (R-P: Ashley Agrimson career-high 18 pts (7-9 FG’s, 4-6 FT’s), 8 rebs; Mikayla Crawford 13 pts, 4 stls; Brianna Koop 11 pts, 7 rebs, 7 assists) St. Charles 60, Kingsland 40 (K: Kailey Link 12 pts, 7 rebs; Kellyn Webster 11 pts; Gracie Schmidt 8 pts, 7 rebs) Southland 43, #7 Chatfield 44 (C: M. LaPlante 14 pts (4-6 three’s), 7 rebs; Maddie Talamantes 11 pts (3-7 three’s); Maddy Larrabee 10 pts, 6 rebs. Chatfield trailed by six with under six to go. LaPlante then scored 11 points in about two minutes, her four-point possession putting the Gophers ahead 43-42. McKenzie Kirtz missed a GW-jumper in the final ticks) 2-19 Kingsland 40, L-O 36 (K: K. Webster 11 pts (3-8 three’s). Knights led 21-9 at halftime only for L-O to tie things at 26 in the second. Kingsland again went ahead (34-28). Up 38-36 real late, two Alayna Meskill FT’s sealed things) 2-20 Cannon Falls 48, R-P 52 (R-P: B. Koop 19 pts, 4 stls; Savannah Skalet career-high 15 pts (4-5 FT’s)) G-E 28, M-C 58 (M-C: C. Vickerman 29 pts (5-11 three’s, 11-24 FG’s); 7 rebs, 6 stls; Courtney Graves 13 pts, 8 rebs) Kingsland 38, Southland 51 (K: Courtney Schmidt 11 pts; G. Schmidt 7 pts, 14 rebs) Caledonia 49, FC 48 (FC: M. Malley 12 pts (4-5 FT’s); K. Bennett 8 pts (4-4 FT’s, 6 rebs) L-O 57, Houston 46 (H: K. Jerviss 23 pts (10-18 FG’s), 17 rebs, 4 blks) Randolph 56, Lanesboro 43 (L: O. Haug 20 pts, 18 rebs)

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Fillmore County police report Chatfield Police Department Jason Lee Harvey, 42, Lanesboro, Minn.; 1/26/2015, Duty to Drive with Due Care – Speed Greater Than Reasonable, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Melinda Sue Lastine, 30, Chatfield, Minn.; 12/13/2014, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Robert Vance Carr, 39, Stewartville, Minn.; 10/01/2013, Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $1,000 (stay $800 until 9/27/2014), Total Fees $290. Local Confinement – 30 days (stay 30 days for six months). Unsupervised probation for six months – Conditions (3/27/2014): Remain law abiding, No same or similar. Roger Wayne Egeland, 59, Ossian, Iowa; 1/18/2015, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Christopher Michael Leonard, 35, Greenfield, Minn.; Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Joseph Marvin Malecek, 48, Osage, Iowa; 1/22/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Charlene Mensink, 67, Preston, Minn.; 1/22/2015, Stopping, Parking on a Crosswalk, Fine $20, Total Fees $32. Patisha Arie Moore, 24, St. Paul, Minn.; 1/23/2015, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Edward Ecker Peka, 29, Andover, Minn.; 1/5/2015, Vehicle Registration Required, Fine $30, Total Fees $120. 1/5/2015, No Parking Zone, Fine $10, Total Fees $10. Jesus Arias Servin, 24, Rochester, Minn.; 11/29/2014, Speed-

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information as directed, Submit to Chemical Testing as directed. Travis Lee Brink, 32, Mabel, Minn.; 9/1/2014, Stalking – Second or Subsequent Violation in 10 years (Felony), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Commit to Commissioner of Corrections – MN Correctional Facility St. Cloud – 30 months. Condition (2/9/2015): Supply DNA sample. Tristen Kyle Chiglo, 19, Peterson, Minn.; 1/11/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Broc William Fiegel, 19, Spring Valley, Minn.; 10/10/2014, Underage Drinking and Driving; Crime Described, Fine $1000 (stay $900 until 2/9/2016), Total Fees $190. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (2/9/2015): Remain law abiding, No same or similar, Can do CWS for fines only if defendant wishes. 10/24/2014, Speeding (90/55), Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Todd Jason Himle, 48, Spring Valley, Minn.; 12/10/2014, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Brian Donald Jones, 45, Rochester, Minn.; 1/16/2015, Unlawful Passing – Against Signs, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Larry Duane Kosnopfal Jr., 43, Rochester, Minn.; 4/6/2014, Criminal Vehicular Homicide or Operation – Operate Vehicle with Negligence – Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,000 until 2/9/2019), Total Fees $1,165. Local Confinement – 365 (stay 365 days for four years). Supervised probation for four years – Conditions (2/9/2015): Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign Probation Agreement, Remain law abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment – follow all recommendations as directed by Court Services, Aftercare, No alcohol/controlled substance use as directed, No possession of alcohol or drugs as directed, Do not enter bars or liquor stores as directed, Follow all instructions of probation, No driving without insurance and driver’s license, Sign releases of information as directed, Follow all State and Federal criminal laws, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if charged with any new crime, if change address, employment, or telephone number, and/or if have contact with law enforcement, Educational assessment/program – Complete Thinking for Change program as directed, Submit to Chemical Testing as directed, Participate in assessments and programming as directed, Contact probation officer as directed, Electronic monitoring – serve 90 days on Electronic Home Monitoring as directed, Cooperate with the search of your person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by your probation officer – the internet including social media, cell phones, computers can be monitored and searched by Court Services. Jose Luis Munoes, 47, Post-

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. ville, Iowa; 1/24/2015, Driving Without a Valid License or Vehicle Class/Type; Multiple Licenses Prohibited, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. 1/24/2015, Operate Unregistered Vehicle/Without Plates Displayed on Public Street or Highway, Fine $100, Total Fees $100. 1/24/2015, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200, Total Fees $200. Kenneth Lee Peterson, 55, Newington, NH; 1/23/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Lanesboro Police Department Steven Lawrence Kennah, 36, Chatfield, Minn.; 1/6/2015, Disorderly Conduct – Offensive/ Noisy/Obscene, Fine $150, Total Fees $240. Local Confinement – 30 days (stay 30 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for 180 days – Conditions (1/26/2015): Remain law abiding, No same or similar. Gordon Conover Tindall III, 67, Lanesboro, Minn.; 1/22/2015, Animal Ordinance, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. MN Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division Daniel Dean Lohuis, 43, LeRoy, Minn.; 11/15/2014, Trespass – Entering Agricultural Land for Outdoor Recreation Purposes Without Obtaining Permission, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Unsupervised probation for six months – Conditions (2/3/2015): Remain law abiding, No same or similar, Do not violate any hunting laws for one year. Brandon Francis Sobieck, 30, Apple Valley, Minn.; 11/22/2011, All-Terrain Vehicle – Operation on Roads and Rights of Way Prohibited, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. MN State Patrol – Rochester Andrew NT Benson, 29, St. Paul, Minn.; 11/18/2012, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 11/18/2012, Speeding (68/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $50. Andrew Michael Boren, 19, Cresco, Iowa; 11/24/2014, Duty to Drive with Due Care – Speed Greater Than Reasonable, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Christopher Keith Jackson, 36, St. Louis, Mo.; 11/3/2014, Driving Without a Valid License or Vehicle Class/Type; Multiple Licenses Prohibited, Fine $100, Total Fees $220. 11/3/2014, Speeding (75/55), Fine $140, Total Fees $140. Jay K. Melvin, 59, Warsaw, Ill.; 1/27/2015, Speeding (71/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Randy Dale Peterson, 58, Decorah, Iowa; 1/28/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Titus Andrew Woodstrom, 35, Edina, Minn.; 12/18/2014, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 12/18/2014, Speeding (77/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $140. Bruce Ronald Coltvet, 74, Minneapolis, Minn.; 2/2/2015, Speeding (71/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Lisa Diann Pinsey, 50, Oronoco, Minn.; 2/2/2015, Speeding

(70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Roxie Lee Tienter, 58, Preston, Minn.; 2/3/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Rushford Police Department Laura Lynn Kahoun, 31, Rushford, Minn.; 11/22/2013, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Body Contains Any Amount Schedule I/II Drugs – Not Marijuana, Fine $3000 (stay $2100 until 2/2/2017), Total Fees $1095. Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 335 days for two years), credit for time served: 15 days. Serve as work release and weekends (if eligible). Jail time to be completed by 3/1/2015. Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (2/2/2015): Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign Probation Agreement, Remain law abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use as directed by Court Services, No possession of alcohol or drugs as directed, Do not enter bars or liquor stores as directed, Follow all instructions of probation, No driving without insurance and Driver’s License, Contact probation, Sign releases of information as directed, Follow all state and federal criminal laws, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if charged with any new crime, if change address, employment, or telephone number, and/or if have contact with law enforcement, Educational assessment/program – Complete programming as directed by Court services, Submit to Chemical Testing as directed, Cooperate with the search of your person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by your probation officer, Complete treatment, Out-patient treatment – Relapse Prevention Program. Ashley Ann Appel, 27, Winona, Minn.; 9/17/2014, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Gervasio, Hernandez-Sals, 29, Peterson, Minn.; 1/29/2015, Driving Without a Valid License or Vehicle Class/Type; Multiple Licenses Prohibited, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. 1/29/2015, Uninsured Vehicle – Owner Violation, Fine $200, Total Fees $200. Travis Michael Hillman, 36, Rushford, Minn.; 11/15/2014, Driving After Suspension, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 2/9/2016), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 88 days for one year), credit for time served: two days. Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (2/9/2015): Remain law abiding, No same or similar, No driving without insurance and have valid license to drive. 2/8/2015, Driving After Suspension, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 2/9/2016), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 88 days for one year), credit for time served: two days. Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (2/9/2015): Remain law abiding, No same or similar, No driving without insurance and have valid license to drive.

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Students in Senorita McMahon’s Spanish class spent a day at the zoo in Minneapolis learning to identify animals in Spanish and other exhibits set up to accommodate MN Zoo Spanish Day. After viewing an IMAX movie in Spanish, they were able to order and eat at an authentic Mexican restaurant.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., MARCH 3

WED., MARCH 4

•Merry Meeters Birthday Club, 2pm, •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-10:30am, •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, Village Square, Fountain. Roll call: tell a joke. 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Bldg., 113 E. Jessie 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* St., Rushford.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, •VFW Bingo, 6:30pm, VFW Hall, Spring Valley. •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-6pm, 3-3:30 pm, Coffee Street Fitness, 102 515 Washington St. NW, Preston.* Coffee St., Lanesboro. Free will donations •Chatfield Brass Band rehearsal, 7pm, Chatfield Elementary Band Room. New •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* members welcome. Call (507) 867-3315 10:30-11am. Harmony Community •Lenten Services, 7pm, soup supper Center. Free will donations accepted. 6pm, Christ Lutheran Church, Preston. or email bcdnarv@aol.com.* •Preston Historical Society meets, (507)288-6944 for info.* THURS., MARCH 5 7pm, Methodist Church, Preston. Public •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, invited. •Free Senior Coffee and homemade Preston Public Library. Knitting for all dessert, 9am, Clara House.* •AA Class “Road’s Journey”, 8pm, 301 levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-4pm, E Franklin St., Spring Valley (a yellow house).* 515 Washington St NW, Preston.* Spring Valley Public Library.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, FRI., MARCH 6 •VFW Bar Bingo, 6:30pm, Johnny 10:30-11am. Mabel Fire Hall, 325 W Ringo’s, 112 S. Broadway St., Spring Prairie Ave. Free will donations accepted. •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Valley. Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 •VFW Auxiliary meets, 7pm, Preston (507)288-6944 for info.* Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, Servicemen’s Club. SAT., MARCH 7 Harmony Community •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer 10:30-11am. Center. Free will donations accepted. •Mason’s Pancake Breakfast, Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., (507)288-6944 for info.* 8-10:30am, Rushford Masonic Lodge. Chatfield.* Hour, 11am, Harmony Public All you can eat. mysticstarlodge69.com •Wykoff Lions meet, 7:30pm, Wykoff •Story Library. No school, no story hour.* •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, Community Hall. Guest s 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.*

•VFW Meat Raffle, 3pm, Johnny Ringo’s, 112 S. Broadway St., Spring Valley. •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, (507)251-1771 or (507)765-2518.*

•Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 3-3:30pm, Coffee Street Fitness, 102 Coffee St., Lanesboro. Free will donations accepted. (507)288-6944 for info.*

SUN., MARCH 8 •VFW Men’s Auxiliary breakfast, 8am-noon, VFW Hall, Spring Valley. •Fountain AA closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*

MON., MARCH 9 •Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston. •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30-11am. Mabel Fire Hall, 325 W Prairie Ave. Free will donations accepted. (507)288-6944 for info.* •Preston Senior Potluck, 11:30am, Preston Servicemen’s Club. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Ste. 2, Preston.*

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said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within twelve (12) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

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

THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: February 13, 2001 MORTGAGOR: Carolyn M. Youngquist and Kristofer D. Youngquist, wife and husband. MORTGAGEE: Community First National Bank. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded February 23, 2001 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 314481. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: Minnesota Housing Finance Agency. Dated April 11, 2001 Recorded April 12, 2001, as Document No. 315227. TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Community First National Bank RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: U.S. Bank National Association MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 36947 Dogwood Road f/k/a RR2 Box 55, Lanesboro, MN 55949 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 10.0029.000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: The East One Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 4 Township 102 North of Range 9. The East One Half of the East One Half of the West One Half of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 4, Township 102 North of Range 9 COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $72,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $62,817.56 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: February 26, 2015 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by FORESTVILLE TOWNSHIP BID NOTICE Sealed bids will be received until 7:30 pm on April 21, 2015 by the Township Clerk on behalf of the Forestville Town Board for the following: Class 2 road rock that meets MN Dept. of Transportation specifications, with the bidder to have the ability to deliver 100 - 1,000 tons per day anywhere in the township at the Board’s request, and delivery prior to June 15th. Quarry site must be specified in the bid. All other road rock including breaker run rock and 2 ½” rock with fines to be delivered and spread anywhere in the township at the Board’s request. All bids must be per ton for rock. All bids must be per ton for delivery. Also, accepting quotes for road grading/snowplowing. Quotes are to be on a per hour basis. All work to be done at the Board’s request and be acceptable to the Board. Also, accepting bids for township roadside mowing/two times per year, bids for roadside brush cutting, subject to specified locations at Supervisor’s request, and bids for mowing and snow removal of the township hall property. All bids must accompany a Certificate of Insurance for Workers Compensation, Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any defects. Please mark envelopes as “Bid Enclosed”. Bids will be opened at the regular monthly meeting on April 21, 2015 at 7:30 pm at the Forestville Town Hall. All bidders or representatives are invited to attend the bid opening. Mail to: Connie Morger, Clerk, Forestville Township, 20967–212th Street, Preston, MN 55965 Publish 2,9 fountain TOWNSHIP The Annual Board of Audit for Fountain Township will be conducted following regular March meeting. The March meeting will be held on March 5, at 7:00 p.m. at the Fountain Fire Hall. Dan Graskamp Clerk, Fountain Township Publish 23, 2

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on February 26, 2016 unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FINANCIAL OBLIGATION MORTGAGE:None

FROM ON

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

USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 135 - 14-007279 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 5,12,19,26,2,9 NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 580.07, the foregoing foreclosure sale is postponed until March 26, 2015 at 10:00 AM at the Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN, in said county and state. Dated: February 26, 2015. Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 135 - 14-007279 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 2 State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-CV-15-128 In Re: Trust Agreement of Francis Ione Kramer, NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARlNG ON PETITION FOR CONFIRMATION OF TRUSTEE ACTION Co-trustees, Sheila Buenger and Judy Kramer have filed a Petition for Confirmation of Trustee Action. It is Ordered that on March 13, 2015, at, 1:00 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Preston, Minnesota, on the petition. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the petition will be granted. Notice shall be given by (1) by publishing, at least 20 days before the date of the hearing, a copy of the order for hearing one time in a legal newspaper for the county in which the petition is filed; and (2) by mailing, at least 15 days before the date of the hearing, a copy of the order for hearing to those beneficiaries of the trust who are known to or reasonably ascertainable by the petitioner. Dated: February 19, 2015 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Applicant Jennifer A. Gumbel Springer & Gumbel, P.A. 141 West Fillmore St. P.O. Box 469 Preston, MN 55965 Attorney License No: 387724 Telephone: (507) 765-3600 FAX: (507) 765-3629 Publish 2,9

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

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

USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 38 - 15-001105 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 9,16,23,2,9,16 fillmore central schools notice of request for proposal Fillmore Central School District requests proposals for group insurance coverage for the health plan year beginning September 1, 2015. Sealed proposals will be accepted in paper form until 3:00 pm central time on Wednesday, April 28, 2015 at: Fillmore Central District Office Attn: Richard Keith, Superintendent PO Box 50 Preston, MN 55965 Copies of the request for proposal and exhibits may be requested from Kathy Whalen kathy.whalen@isd2198.k12.mn.us, and will be sent electronically at no charge. District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. District reserves the right to select the proposal which it determined to be in the best interest of the District. Publish 2 Carrolton TOWNSHIP Carrolton Township will hold their March 4, 2015 meeting at the Town Hall at 5:30 p.m. Luanne Storelee Clerk, Carrolton Township Publish 23,2

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PUBLIC NOTICES Notice of public hearing on adoption of a state forest road map for the purpose of recording prescriptive easements for state forest roads in Fillmore County NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to record prescriptive easements for state forest roads in County. Minnesota Statutes, Section 89.715, Alternative Recording for State Forest Road authorizes the Commissioner to adopt a state forest road map under this section to record the department’s state forest road prescriptive easements. For purposes of this section, “state forest road map,” means the official map of state forest roads. The roads to be recorded will be to the width of the actual use, including ditches, backslopes, fills and maintained rights-of-way, unless otherwise specified in a prior easement of record. The DNR will hold a public meeting on the proposed prescriptive easements at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, at the Fillmore County Office Building, 902 Houston St, NW, Preston, Minnesota. DNR staff will present information and receive public comments on the proposal at the meeting. Those giving advance notice of their intention to speak at the hearing will be heard prior to any additional speakers. Although all who wish to speak will be allotted time to do so, only those comments that are submitted in writing will be entered into the permanent record. The proposed easements, supporting documentation and related maps are available on the DNR website at http://www. dnr.state.mn.us/forestry/easement/index. html. Documents may also be viewed at the Lewiston Area Forestry Office or DNR Central Office 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul. Questions and written comments may be directed to Jerry Bourbonnais, Road Easement Specialist, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, MN 55155, (651)259-5252, Jerry.Bourbonnais@state. mn.us. Publish 23,2

Richland prairie/scotland cemetery association annual meeting notice Richland Prairie/Scotland Cemetery Association annual meeting on March 11, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Clara House in Harmony, Minn. Jeff Milne, Chairperson Cemetery Association Publish 2,9

This week’s Sudoku answer is located on page 38.

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EMPLOYMENT LOOKING FOR A PART-TIME HOSTESS some days, some nights, would be working POS system. Stop up to pick up an application. If any questions call Steve at the Branding Iron at 507-765-3388. h2,9-o Kristin’s Sunshine Child Care has immediate openings for 2 children age 1-2 and 1 child age 5-8. Food Program. Licensed. Parent Aware. Fenced in backyard. Located top of Rushford hill 5 miles from I-90. Call 507-450-1082 for interview. h2,9,16,23,30-x DELIVERY/YARDMAN: Accepting applications for full time yardman/deliveryman/boom truck operator. Must be able to lift and carry building materials. CDL preferred, or be willing to obtain. Apply in person at Chatfield Lumber Co. Inc., 4707 Co.Rd. 7 S.E.. Eyota, MN. 55934. h2,9-o CLASS A CDL local drivers for IA & MINN. $20.00/hr. some jobs up to $35.00/hr. plus benefits. Call Monson & Sons 800/463-4097 ext. 110/109 EOE (MCAN)

EMPLOYMENT Spring Valley Senior Living is currently seeking Full-Time and Part-Time RN’s, LPN’s and CNA’s! All shifts available. Every other weekend worked required. Shift and weekend differentials offered. To apply send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or emailhr@svseniorliving.com EOE h23,2-o Featherstone Farm is seeking seasonal tractor and equipment operators to join our team. We are a 135 acre certified organic vegetable farm based out of Rushford. Please see http://featherstonefarm.com/employment-opportunities. html to apply. Contact us at (507)-8642400. h16,2-x DRIVERS: Company CDL-A. Excellent Pay+Incentives, & $2500 Sign On Bonus. Regional and Long Haul Routes. CDL-A + 1yr experience required. 507-696-7784 h23,2-x NOW HIRING Company OTR drivers. $2,000 sign on bonus, flexible home time, extensive benefits. Call now! Hibb’s & Co. 763/389-0610 (MCAN)

EMPLOYMENT The Harmony Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking applicants for a seasonal position at the Harmony Visitor Center. Hours are every other weekend with possibility of some weekday hours, April-Oct. (Saturdays only in April.) Duties include greeting and assisting visitors, maintaining phone/email correspondence, general office work, light housekeeping, and assisting the Director with various projects. Applicants should send a resume, letter of interest and references to: HACC, Personnel Committee, PO Box 141, Harmony, MN 55939 or contact Becky Hoff @ 507-8862469 or hacc@harmonytel.net for further information. h16,23,2,9-o LOOKING FOR OFFICE HELP, parttime, computer savvy, good customer service skills, cleaning involved. Perfect intern opportunity. Seasonal position runs from June 1 to end of August. Please send resume to eaglecliffcampground@ gmail.com or call 507-467-2598. h16,23,2,9,16,23,30-o

Chatfield, MN

Help Wanted Part-tiMe & Night suPervisor positions available

MusT bE AbLE To Work WEEkENDs apply in store at Chatfield subway.

HELP WANTED:

$23.75 Per Hour Online! Processing Simple Worksheets. Apply Today: www. MakesYouCash.com (MCN) REGIONAL INSURANCE AGENCY seeks Life/Health agents to service existing customers & seminar attendees in rural farming markets. Leads provided! To apply, call 509-459-5585 or mandyb@wfsm.com (MCN)

Clement 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

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 and Part-time & Full-time CNA shifts available. Bonus Pay on weekends and shift differential.

“ApplicantsShift will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, nurse Full Time Night national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, and status with regard 1,000 Sign Onage, toBonus public assistance, military/veterans status or any other legally protected characteristic.”

Maple Leaf Services, Inc.

has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals

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

100 Main 2 S.E., Preston

RESidEntiAl SuPPoRt StAff PoSitionS AvAilAblE

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

• PM Shift: full-time and Part-time • late night Shift: full-time and Part-time • Personal Support Position: Afternoon/Evenings (Must be willing to drive to Rochester)

Apply online at mapleleafservices.org or call Cherie at 507-765-2107 EOE Providing services for people with developmental disabilities for 30+ years!

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

KiNgsley MeRCANTile iNC. OF HARMONy, MN is lOOKiNg FOR A CAReeR eMPlOyee TO WORK iN THe HVAC AND PlUMBiNg FielDs. WilliNg TO TRAiN PROPeR APPliCANT.

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IN TURN APPLICANT MUST BE HONEST, CLEAN, HARDWORKING, AND ABLE TO WORK WELL WITH OTHERS. PLEASE STOP IN AT KINGSLEY MERCANTILE FOR AN APPLICATION.

2 Main Ave N. Harmony, MN 55939 507-886-2323

CHS has a full-time opening for a CDL Driver / Applicator at the Grand Meadow location. Potential employees must be familiar with farm equipment, mechanically inclined, must have a Class A or B CDL and be able to obtain a HazMat and tanker endorsement. CHS offers competitive pay, health insurance, and a retirement plan. If you have questions about the position, contact Mike at 507754-5125. EOE. h9,16,23,2-o

SHOP MANAGER - FT Looking for change? Aldrich Tractor, a growing implement and skid loader dealership, has a newly-created position in their shop. If you have customer service/people skills, multi-tasking abilities, and enjoy a challenge we’d like to meet you. Send resume to office@aldrichtractor. com or call 218/445-5430 www.aldrichtractor.com (MCAN)

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

EMPLOYMENT

Help Full ClFarmFarm Help • F•ull -TTime ime • Salaried

The city of Lanesboro is seeking qualified candidates to fill a vacancy on the Historic Preservation Commission. Interested candidates should apply in person at City Office by submitting a city application, letter of interest, and/or resume. Applications can be picked up at City Hall located at 202 Parkway Avenue South, Lanesboro, MN 55901. Applications must be submitted by March 31st, 2015. To qualify, applicants must reside within the corporate city limits of Lanesboro; have a strong desire to serve the community, a broad understanding of working within a commission/committee structure including knowledge of Roberts Rules of Order. Knowledge of historic architecture or building codes helpful but not required. Questions can be directed to David Todd, City Administrator or Michele Peterson, Deputy Clerk by calling 507-467-3722.

nurse part-time • Day or Evening Shift nursing assistant • Evening Shift cook • Part-Time dietary aide • Day or Evening Shift

EMPLOYMENT

Farms

Vacancy

Mercantile inc.

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Full-Time & Part-Time Employment Custom Applicators and Truck Drivers

Midwestern BioAg is the industry leader in biological agriculture, seeking qualified individuals to join our team at our Utica, MN location. Duties include-soil sampling, warehouse support, loader operations, and custom applicators. Truck drivers must be able to obtain a valid Class A CDL license and meet DOT company policies. Stop by our facility and pick up an application between the hours of 7:30am-4:00pm Monday through Friday. You may also Email resume and application to travism@midwesternbioag.com Contact information Travis: (507) 932-4300 or (866) 485-4300. Midwestern BioAg 16231 County Rd 18 Utica, MN 55979

The Fillmore County Journal is growing, which means we need a

Layout Assistant

This position will work +24 hours per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Must be able to type at least 60 WPM. Great customer service skills in-person and on the phone a must. Experience with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator preferred. There will be opportunities for advancement, increased compensation, and full-time employment. Please send a letter of interest and design samples to Publisher, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or email to jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com. www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

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Monday, March 2, 2015

NOTICES

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EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted

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Department

EVENING & NIGhT ShIFT NurSING ASSISTANTS

part-time, every other weekend required

Full-TIME

is looking for a Dietary aide/Cook!

BENEFIT ElIGIBlE

For more information contact Shelly Dolley at 507-886-6544 ext: 105

Contact: Karen Miller, Don 507-498-3211 Ext.123

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GOT KNEE PAIN? Back Pain? Shoulder Pain? Get a pain-relieving brace -little or no cost to you. Medicare patients call health hotline now! 800/755-6807 (MCAN) DO YOU OWE over $10,000 to the IRS or State in back taxes? You could get a settlement for as low as 25% of previous IRS settlements. Call now! 800/5580486 (MCAN) SAWMILLS from only $4,397.00 Make & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock, ready to ship. Free Info/DVD: 800/5781363 Ext.300N www.NorwoodSawmills. com (MCAN) A UNIQUE ADOPTIONS, LET US HELP! Personalized Adoption Plans. Financial Assistance, Housing, Relocation and More. Giving the Gift of Life? You Deserve the Best. 1-888-637-8200. 24HR Hotline. (VOID IN IL) (MCN) PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Call Us First! Living expenses, Housing, Medical and continued support afterwards. Choose Adoptive Family of Your Choice. Call 24/7. ADOPT CONNECT 1-866-951-1860 (Void in IL & IN) (MCN) Machinery Consignment Sale, Mon., Mar. 30, 2015 at 9:00 A.M. Consign early by Mar. 16, 2015 for complete advertising. No Small Items, Tires or Pallet Items Accepted After Friday, Mar. 20. Next Rec. Consignment Sale is May 2, 2015. Gilbert’s Sale Yard, LLC, 641-398-2218. 2 Mi. N. of Floyd, IA On Hwy. 218. Tractor House Internet Bidding Available. www.gilbertsaleyard. com (MCN) Horse Sale: Belle Plaine Western Exchange, Belle Plaine, IA. Next Scheduled Sale: Saturday, March 14, 2015. Tack 10:00 a.m., Horses immediately following. Sale 2nd Saturday of every month. Upcoming Sales: April 11 & May 9, 2015. Check out our website for details and sale results: www. westernexchange.com; Info/To Consign: 319-444-2320; email: bpwe@netins.net (MCN)

FOR RENT 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT in downtown Preston. $325/month available immediately. 507-765-4521 or 507-2729889. r2,9-o NICE 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, attached garage, Newer Appliances, Mabel, $600/ month. Call 563-379-8267 r23,2-o

Hiring SeaSonal agronomy Help

2 BEDROOM RAMBLER in country between Lanesboro/Preston, single garage, stove, frig, A.C., laundry hookup, N.S., N.P., lease/deposit available April 1st. 507-467-2941 r16-tfn-o

Agronomy Plant Attendants Truck drivers (CDL required) Inquire at: Spring Grove - 507-498-5321 Houston - 507-896-3147 Rushford - 507-864-2161. Competitive wages. Friendly outdoor work environment. Download job description and application at www.fce.coop.

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

GuNdeRseN HARMoNy CARe CeNTeR 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939

LPN/TMA

Full-time or part-time, day/evening position-

new graduates welcome! Retirement benefits available.

CNA

Casey’s General store

is looking for friendly, energetic individuals to fill a variety of positions including assistant manager, cashiers, donut makers, overnights, and pizza makers. Full and parttime positions available. Apply at Casey’s General Store, 875 Hwy 52 N., Preston, MN or online at www.caseys.com. EOE

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Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available Immediately. 765-2131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfno Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn- x

Part-time to full-time, day/evening shift - paid training, advancement potential

Benefits possible for full-time staffpaid time off, flex plan, insurance, pension plan, career laddering

Contact: Ruth Furan,DON (507) 886-6544 Ext:104

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Where old friends become reacquainted and new friendships are found!

Scenic View TownhomeS • Spacious 2 & 3 bedrooms • Attached garages included • Beautiful area • Starting at $505 Income restrictions apply. 507-864-7880 • Rushford, MN www.paramark.us

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OpeN HOUSe 18529 160th St., Spring Valley • $214,900

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

601 lYNdAle AVe IN SV $107,900

206 MAIN ST. S., WYKOFF $59,900

Sat. MarCh 7TH 9 - 10:30AM

Location! Location! Very well cared for ranch style home with updated oak cupboards in the kitchen, updated oak trim, new carpet in lower level family room, hardwood floors, 2 car attached garage and fenced back yard. Updated interior color scheme, neutral flooring and close to school, clinic, grocery store, banks & gas station.

If you are looking for a home to expand with this is the house for you! 4 bdrms, 2 baths, walk up attic waiting to be finished off and basement in excellent condition w/workbenches, new windows, sump basket, 2 elec panels & high efficiency furnace & c/a. Main floor laundry, eat in kitchen & formal dining room & living room w/stained glass window. Located on large corner with mature trees.

Todd Hadoff

Cell 507-259-5454 Website: www.toddhadoff.com E-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com

114 7th St. Sw, ChatfiEld

Ranch home • 3 3 bedrooms on same floor • 2 baths • Wood floors • Main bedrooms • 2 baths floor laundry/mudroom • Fireplace • Bar • 3-season • Steel siding • Large private fenced yard • 2 decks • porch • Large fenced yard • Storage shed Walk-out • 2 storage sheds • New roof • New sewer line • Newer furnace • Updated electrical box $229,900 $139,900

1 Level Ranch (Appro 3600 sq ft) 5 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Open Floor Plan • Ideal for Entertaining • Handicapped Access • Formal Living • Dining Room • Sun Room •Family Room • Kitchen Island • Rec room • Fireplace w/brick and Built-In Bookshelves • 2-Car Heated Garage • 1 Car Detached Garage • 6/10 Acre • Hot tub

SOLD!

705 parkway avE. S, lanESboro Bedrooms • 2 baths • Formal living room• Formal dining room • Wood floors • 2 decks • Family room with fireplace • 2 car garage • Remodeled kitchen $194,500

107 SpruCE St. SE, fountain

$139,900 107 ZEnith St., lanESboro 2.7 acres • City limits • Private • Wooded • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Vinyl siding • W/o lower level • Gorgeous setting

$155,000

SOLD!

606 Cliff St. nE, Newer Home • 3 Baths • 4 Bedroom• Wood Floors ChatfiEld • Master Bath • 6-Panel Doors • Heated 3 Car Garage • Large Deck • Large Bedroom • Vaulted 3+Bedrooms • 2 Baths • New Flooring Throughout • Updated Ceilings • Kitchen Nook & Bar • Maintenance Free Ranch Home • Formal Living Room • Dining Room • Kitchen Island • Family Room • Steel Siding • Deck • 2-Car Garage Siding • Dead End Street • Backs up to the Park

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

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15 3rd St. SE, HARMONy Traditional 1910 2 story home on corner lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Nice layout, original woodwork, hardwood floors, paneled doors, beveled glass and built-ins. Front enclosed porch and back porch. $38,900 1015 Ridge Rd. S, PREStON

3 bedroom home on South Hill. Open floor plan, hardwood floors. Step saving kitchen with tile floors. Finished LL walk out. Att 1 car garage. Plus heated work shop with overhead doors. 4 +/- acres. $164,900 Additional land available up to 10 acres, call for details.

REAL ESTATE Jennifer L. Mitchell

Assistant Manager, REALTOR ®, CNHS, RCC, Cell: 507-208-1547 Email: jennifermitchell@edinarealty.com Website: www.jennifermitchell.edinareality.com

$345,000

Picturesque, peacefully, private and full of wildlife; all of these describe this 80 acre property overlooking the Chosen Valley that is just 15 minutes from downtown Rochester. This setting offers a building site, pond, outbuildings, 38 tillable acres and woods with easy access to trout streams. Running through the property is ¼ mile of maintained trails that pass through a wooded valley with limestone cliffs, along a spring fed creek. This area is also home to the Hiawatha Snowseeker’s Snowmobile Club’s warming shelter (this can be removed if not desired). The building site is already set up with a well and electricity to the location. The property is home to all kinds of wildlife including deer, fox, pheasants, turkeys, ducks & geese to name just a few and deer population is managed by antler restrictions which has greatly increased the size and frequency of bagging a big buck! Tillable acres are currently under lease until December 2016.

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627 N. SECTIoN, SpRING VAllEy $109, 900

Charming Cape Cod Style 3 bdrm home. Numerous updates including new roof on house & garage 2012, updated windows, vinyl siding, Brazilian cherry floors, hardwood floors, wood fireplace, formal dining, updated kitchen with newer appliances and unfinished basement waiting your finishing touches! Located on large 1/2 acre lot near school.

705 FoRd AVE., SpRING VAllEy $94,900 Cute ‘’Cape Cod’’ style home. Updates include newer shingles, cement drive, electrical updates to house, garage & storage shed, laminate floors, & updated paint colors. Hardwood floors throughout main level in excellent condition. Upper level includes bedroom & sitting room area. Garage has new door, insulated & electrical. Lower level ready for your finishing touches. 3 bdrms & 1 full bath!

10442 St. highway 16, SprINg VAlleY $279,000

8.92 acres on hard surface road. Partially fenced, 36x50 garage/shed, NEW 40x80 pole shed w/finished interior and also includes a room for an office, 1/2 bath, electrical, heated, workbenches, cement floor and approach. Great building for many uses with ample area for storage and large enough to park a motor home or semi-truck. The 36x50 garage is half cemented and the storage space is rocked. Black top circle drive for easy access in and out of the property. The 3 bdrm home has been updated w/new wood stove in family room, laminate, neutral carpet & hdwd floors throughout. SELLER OFFERING $8,000 KITCHEN ALLOWANCE

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LOTS FOR SALE - MABEL

604 union St. nE, ChatfiEld

SOLD!

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

$324,900

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920 Grand St. SE, ChatfiEld

$139,900

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$143,500

509 park St. SE., ChatfiEld

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200 hillSidE avE., lanESboro

2 Acres in City Limits • 4 Large Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Sauna • Main Floor Laundry • Formal Living and Dining • Open Floor Plan • Wood Floors • Large Family Room • Rec Room • Wet Bar • Updated Kitchen • Walk-out • Deck • Patio • Covered Porch • 25x52 Shop w/Heat and Air • 12x52 Building • 14x20 Garden Shed w/Cement Floor • 2+ Heated Attached Garage • New Roof, Furnace, Air and Water Heater • Mature Trees • Wildlife • Great Views • Private

$245,000

SOLD!

34832 310th St., lanESboro

26.8 acres • Completely redone down to studs • Everything new in the last 1 - 1/2 years • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Main floor laundry • 3-season porch • New septic, furnace, c/a, windows • Remodeled kitchen • 50x60 pole shed • Storage shed • Woods • Pasture • Ideal for animals • Good hunting • 9’ ceilings

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

COMMERCIAL Chat n ChEw- rEStaurant - lanESboro rEduCEd Established restaurant • Turn key

$149,900

208 aShburn St., lanESboro

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

(invEStMEnt rEntal or pErManEnt hoME)

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

$159,900

$225,000

$99,500

403 hillCrESt St. E, lanESboro

Townhouse • Maintenance-free living • Ideal for weekend getaway • Sun porch • 2 car attached garage • Deer in backyard

43764 StatE hwy 44, MabEl 8.97 Acre Hobby Farm • 3+Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Wood Floors • Remodeled Kitchen •Island Bar • Living Room • Family Room • D/O • Steel Siding • Deck • 24x40 Garage/Shop • Heated Shop • Garden Shed • Horse/Cattle Barn •Tillable • Pasture • Apple Trees and Plum Trees • Black Top Roads • Edge of City Limits

SOLD!

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

19405 StatE hiGhway 80, wykoff

2.5 acres • Blacktop road • 4 bedrooms on main floor • Main floor laundry • Remodeled kitchen • New carpet • Freshly painted • Lower level is sheetrocked for family room and 2 dens • 720 sq ft garage • Enclosed breezeway • Large deck

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Kelsey Bergey Real Estate Agent FOr 26 YeArS remax@harmonytel.net Office 507-886-4221

140 1st Ave. SE, HARMONy

102 W Highway 52, CANtON

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

Move in condition! 2 bedroom home with updated paint, floorings, and finished basement. Attached insulated 2 car garage & handicapped accessible floor plan. 2nd det garage. Wrap around deck. Nice lot and alley entrance to both garages. $74,900

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

401 Hillcrest St. E, LANESBORO

40 5th St. NE, HARMONy

Step into this new renovation & select your finishes. Whether you are looking for a get-a-way or a permanent stay, this property has many advantages! 3 bedrm, 2 bath, vaulted ceilings, 2 car att garage, and the ability to have it your way!

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

215 Main Ave. N, HARMONy

Centrally located on the corner of Main & Center St in the heart of Harmony! This historic brick building has been beautifully redone. Features original tin ceiling and wood floors. Retail on main & basement level. Doors, windows, CA, wiring, and lighting in 2004. Exterior cleaned, sealed brick, awning, HE furnace w/ air cleaner & rubber membrane roof all in 2011.

COMMERCIAL Absolutely an ideal location on US Hwy 52 and Main Ave N Harmony. This property offers great visibility for your business. Call today for showing! $49,900

Exceptional location on Hwy 52.

100 Coffee St., LANESBORO

60 x 80 building, built in 2005. Includes office, reception & bathroom area. Shop area is 4224 sq ft. with infrared heat & oil burner system. 24 x 24 loft area above office. Asphalt parking area for approx. 50 vehicles. 3 12 W x 14 H overhead doors. 16ft sidewalls. Call today for more information!

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

XXX 3rd Ave. SE, HARMONy

FARM • LANESBORO

Harmony’s newest subdivision, with country views and city utilities at an affordable price. No building permit fees or connection fees in 2015! Harmony is a super place to live, offering the quality lifestyle of a small town, with a thriving business district, clinic & healthcare facilities. Get $5,000 Cash back/EDA incentive.

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

324 Minnesota Ave. W, MABEL

G PENDIN

No backyard neighbors! This neat 3 bedroom, 2 bath home backs up to the park! Main floor bedroom, bath, laundry was an addition. Eat-in kitchen, plus a dining room and good sized living room. Super sized 1 car detached.

G N I D N E P FARM • WyKOFF

PENDIN

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

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4 BR, 2 BA, 4 Car Garage Large Lot 150 x 200

RUSHFORD 207 E Park St $69,900

RUSHFORD 706 N High St $64,000

4 BR, 4 BA - Garage 840 sq ft Family Home with Apartments

4 BR, 2 BA Large Detached Garage

RUSHFORD 214 W Jessie St $129,500

BUILDABLE LOT RUSHFORD 709 Trisdahl Ct $19,900

4 BR, 2 BA 2 Car Garage, Heated Shop

PETERSON 127 Prospect St $79,000

LANESBORO 39063 County 10 $109,900

WINONA 27000 Fawn Rd $175,000

BUILDABLE LOT LEWISTON 145 Fremont St $29,900

LOT 66 x 208 w/ Garage 24 x 28 Zoned for Residential Home

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620 UNION ST NE , CHATFIELD

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

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NEW LISTING

$124,900

$59,900 #4059060

416 GROVE ST NE , CHATFIELD

#4059129

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

MAIN FLOOR LIVING

221 WINONA ST NE, CHATFIELD

$62,900 508 JEREMIAH ST SE, PRESTON

#4054717

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

NEW LISTING

10512 55TH ST SE, EYOTA

#4059590

#4059306

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

TOTALLY REMODELED – PRIVATE BACKYARD

340 HWY 52 N, FOUNTAIN

416 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD

122 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD

WONDERFUL HORSE SET-UP

$159,900 #4057791

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

SOLD 35710 290TH ST, LANESBORO

242 SILVER ST S, WYKOFF

LD • 3 Bedroom •SO Updated bath • Nice private setting $109,900 #4059569

• 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath, Ranch • 0.25 acre lot • 2,022 sq. ft. • 1961 Ranch • Main floor laundry • Hickory floors • New kitchen & bath with custom cabinets/corian tops • All new windows, doors, trim, flooring, sheetrock • Maintenance free deck • Landscaped yard • Must See!

8.53 ACRES

14625 COUNTY RD 142 SE, DOVER

$319,900 #4052958

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

385 HARRISON ST, LEWISTON

$99,900 #4057271

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

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77 ACRE FARM

$209,900 26114 JASMINE DRIVE, FOUNTAIN #4057272

CHARACTER GALORE

#4059647

• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 5,388 sq. ft. • 3 Car garage • Original woodwork • Elaborate craftsmanship • 10’ ceilings • Double staircases •, Pocket doors • Ash/Maple/Oak floors • Remodeled kitchen with granite tops & butler pantry • Finished walk up attic • Large corner lot • 2 Covered porches • “Milo White House” (Hazelwood) on the National Register

11 ACRES

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

UPDATES GALORE IN THIS STUNNING COUNTRY RETREAT!

NEW LISTING

$314,900

• 3 Bedrooms • Study • 3 Baths • Walkout • 3,032 sq. ft. • Open layout • Main floor living • Finished lower level • 2 fireplaces • Plenty of storage • Finished 2 car garage • Quality windows • Upgraded trim • Appliance allowance • Still time to pick out colors, cabinets, trim & flooring!

ACREAGE CLOSE IN WITH CITY UTILITIES

$136,900

NEW LISTING

SOLD

$136,900

• 4 Bedroomn • 2 bath •2 kitchens • Walkout, 2,208 sq. ft. • Remodeled kitchen & both baths • Ceramic tile • All new carpet • refinished hardwood floors • fresh paint • Lower level offers family room, bath, bedroom & kitchen • New furnace, A/C, roof, garage door • Move-in condition

DOVER-EYOTA OR CHATFIELD SCHOOLS

ALL BRICK QUEEN ANNE W/3 STORIES

NEW TOWNHOME UNDER CONSTRUCTION

3 ACRES

NEW LISTING

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

FINISHED WITH ALL THE MODERN COLORS

NEW RANCH WITH MAIN FLOOR LIVING!

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

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13 Acres - Hobby Farm Home, Other Bldgs, Pasture, Pond

4 Acres - 2 BR, 4 BA Steel Bldg 52 x 64

TOWNHOME LOTS

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Home 507-765-2172 Cell: 507-951-3672 Fax: 507-765-5308 Email: rmilne@centurytel.net MLS #4050051 daVid Milne 507-696-6730

3 BR, 2 BA, Garage Well Maintained Home

3 BR, 2 BA, 2 - 2 Car Garages Large Corner Lot

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PETERSON 156 Park St $139,700

close to the Root River Bike Trail. Updated furnace, C/A and a newer addition with master bdrm, 3/4 bath and main floor laundry. $69,000 MLS#4036444

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RUSHFORD 507 N High St $175,000

RUSHFORD 522 Eiken Dr $174,900

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4 BR, 2 BA Open Layout

2.5 Acres - 4 BR, 3 BA Ranch Home in Country Subdivision

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RUSHFORD 709 Johnson Ct $189,900

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211 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD

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

LD • 4 BedroomsSO • 2 baths • 0.33 Acre • Private back303 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD

• 2 Bedrooms SO • 2 BathsLD • 2 Car garage • 1510 sq. ft.

203 21ST ST SE, ROCHESTER

LD • Large yard • 3 Bedrooms SO • 2 Car garage 515 1ST AVE SW, HARMONY

LDlaundry • 2,030 sq. ft. • 2 Bedroom SO • Main floor

$349,900 31310 GAELIC ROAD, LANESBORO #4058134

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

LOTS AND ACREAGES FOR SALE CHATFIELD – APPROVED BUILDING SITE (37.01 acres) along a hard surface road only 12 miles Southeast of Rochester. This parcel is heavily wooded and sits high on the hill overlooking the Root River valley. Excellent hunting! #4050564 $189,900 $149,900. FOUNTAIN – Large level lot (132’ x 300’) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 RACINE – Lyman’s Second Subdivision. Located in newer development on cul-de-sac street with city utilities, choice of builder and covenant controlled. Hurry only 3 lots available. Prices starting at $19,900.

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AUCTION CALENDAR Second Monday Nov. - April - Gehling Auction Hay and Straw Sale. Hay sales will be held at 12:00 noon. For more info call Don Ward at 507-743-2250 or Gehling Auction Company at 507-765-2131. Listing in the Journal. Sun., Mar. 8 9am - Gun, Antique, Household Auction. Sale held at Spring Valley Sales Auction Bldg, 412 East Park St., Spring Valley, MN. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183. Notice in the Journal. Mon., Mar. 9 at noon - Canton Auction Hay & Straw Sale. For more info call Don Ward at 507-743-2250 or Gehling Auction Company at 507-765-2131. Listing in the Journal. Thurs., Mar. 12, at 9am- Amish Retirement Farm Sale at 8 1/2 mi west of Harmony, MN on Co Rd. 44 or 9 1/2 mi east of Hwy 63 on Co Rd. 44. Listing in the Journal Thurs., Mar. 19, at 9:30am- All types of farms equipment, Farm lines and all other miscellaneous farm related items.. For more info call Gehling Auction Company at 1-800770-0347. Listing in the Journal

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

services REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements. Same day service. Used cars for sale. Hi-Tech Rebuilders, Rushford. 507-8647440 or 507-459-1504. v11tfn- o

FILLMORE COUNTY WEB DESIGN, $95 site setup plus $10/mo. hosting fee, 4-page business website. Lanesboro, & Straw 507-429-2458. donlukkason.com, 250MN, or v2,16(1st&3rd)-x Listing

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I wish to thank everyone for the many cards, phone calls and visits since my fall in December. I received excellent care while I was in Gundersen Hospital in LaCrosse, Wellington Place in Decorah, and now in Clara House Assisted Living in Harmony, thanks to so many dedicated caregivers. A special thanks to my family for all the trips made for my care and for getting me settled in my new place. It has all been deeply appreciated. Irene Rice ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We wish to extend a heartfelt thank you for the outpouring of community support at the 8th Annual BLT Memorial Pool Tourney. It was a huge success thanks to all of the tournament participants, the silent auction bidders, and all of the people who gave so generously throughout the event-filled day. Donating to the Lanesboro Booster Club in Brent’s name is very gratifying for us. Special thanks to Tony Semmen and the Root River Saloon crew. Special thanks also to the continuously growing number of local businesses and individuals who so graciously give door prizes, auction items, and assistance in coordinating the days’ activities. The Tufte Family ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the Preston Ambulance Service, Harmony Ambulance Service and the wonderful nurses, professional care givers and staff at Harmony Healthcare Center during the many months of my recovery from a fall. Your service was always professional, respectful and friendly. You are all a great blessing to your community. Thank you all. Doris Gatzke ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

WANTED; Farms, Cropland, Hunting Land. Wisconsin Minnesota Real Estate. Call now to get it sold 715-301-0203, or 411farm@gmail.com. w3tfn-o

CASH FOR CARS: All Cars/Trucks Wanted. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Any Make/ Model. Call For Instant Offer: 1-800871-9134 (MCN)

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

11753 State Hwy 43, Mabel, MN 55954 Craig Henry Shop 507.493.5399 • Mobile 507.450.5573

326 Parkside Dr. SE Res 507-765-2297 Preston, MN 55965 Cell 507-251-5535

Drywall Hanging • taping • texturing Rusty Schroeder “Free estimates” 507-765-3648

TNT Lawn Service

Shapmaiiraha’nSdWdeelSding

(Free eStiMateS)

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Wanted: Cars, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfno remnants at 217 main street in chatfield... I’m creating a vintage shop and I’m looking for items to consign. My wishlist: Antique furniture, Architectural salvage, Vintage clothing, Jewelry, Art, Pottery, Lamps, Linens, Pictures, Unique glassware, Military items, Repurposed furniture, Unusual useful decor, Relics from the farm and garden. Let’s talk. Text or e-mail me pictures. Kami Sue Books, 507-251-7033, olemma@aol.com w2,9,-o

FOR SALE

TRAILER CLOSE-OUT SALE! Aluminum Snowmobile trailers: 10’, 12’, 20’ & 24’; 6’x12’ V-nose ramp door cargo $2,750.00; 7’x10’ V-nose ramp Trike Trailer $2,999.00; 10’, 12’ & 14’ dump trailers; 101”x25’, 28’, 30’ & 32’ Hi-deck Gooseneck 24,000#; 515-9724554 www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com (MCN) john deere LX 288 lawn mower 54” deck, 115,000 BTU Reddy Heater, 28 ft. heavy duty extension ladder, stainless steel meat cutting table, dehumidifier, yard sweeper, garden trailer, hay wagon with 10 ton running gear. 507-259-1850 s2,9-o a.o. smith 40 gallon power vent water heater, LP gas, new in 2014. $600 OBO. Call 507-273-7818 s2-o Pianos, Digital Pianos, Rodgers Church Organs - New, Used, Sales & Service - Call DEWEY KRUGER MUSIC, Northwood, Iowa, 800-933-5830, deweykrugermusic.com f16,23,2-o

$25,000 REWARD for older FENDER, GIBSON, GRETSCH, MARTIN, MOSRITE, NATIONAL guitars. Paying from $500 to $25,000 or more. Please call Crawford White in Nashville, TN at 1-800-477-1233 or email NashvilleGuitars@aol.com (MCN)

ReSidential - CommeRCial

ign re Portable Welding Custom round bailing

Call Shamiah! 507-951-1698 Shamiah Womeldorf, Rural Lanesboro

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MOTORCYCLES WANTED: 60’s and 70’s Motorcycles. DEAD OR ALIVE! 920-371-0494 (MCN) DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 1-800-283-0205 (MCN) CASH FOR CARS: Any Make, Model or Year. We Pay MORE! Running or Not Sell your Car or Truck TODAY Free Towing! Instant Offer: 1-888-420-3805 (MCN) WANTED: Volkswagen buses or pickups from 50’s or 60’s. In the barn, pasture or shelter belt, any condition. CASH finders fee paid. Call 620-910-7257 (MCN)

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

Time is running out to buy a new Classic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler. Call today for more information and special pricing! Theobald Heating Solutions 507-5334523 s-(N002)-o

schroeder drywall

507-429-6755

FORFOR RENT JUST FUN

WANTED

Randy Haakenson • Commercial • Residential • Agricultural

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

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CALL FOR ALL YOUR REPAIR NEEDS!

Make arrangeMentS now For your Snow Care

Monday, March 2, 2015

FARM MINNESOTA HUNTING LAND Wanted. Earn thousands on your land by leasing the hunting rights. Free evaluation & info packet. Liability coverage included. The experts at Base Camp Leasing have been bringing landowners & hunters together since 1999. Email: info@basecampleasing.com Call: 866/309-1507 www.BaseCampLeasing.com (MCAN)

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AUTOS Cash paid for Antique Harley Davidson motorcycles and related parts from 1900 thru 1970. Any condition including rough or incomplete. Will pay top price and pick up anywhere. Phone 309-645-4623 (MCN)

www.hsmotors.com

H&s Motors

2014 Chevy Impala LT (New Style), 21,000 Miles, Factory Warranty .......................................NOW ONLY $21,495 2013 Chevy 1/2 Ton Crew-Cab LT, 4WD, Z-71, (1 - Owner), 26,000 Miles, Fac Warr, Remote Start .......NOW ONLY $30,995 2012 Chevy Equinox LTZ, FWD, (1 - Owner), Fac Warr, 42,000 Miles, Rear Camera, ....NOW ONLY $19,750 2012 Chevy Impala LT, 60,000 Miles, Remote Start, Local Trade, Fac Warr, “Perfect Condition” .....................NOW ONLY $11,750 2012 Ford Escape Limited, 4WD, 65,000 Miles, Heated Leather, Sunroof, V-6, Local Trade ...........................NOW ONLY $16,995 2010 Chevy Traverse 2LT, FWD, (1-Owner), Heated Leather, Quads, Remote Start, Rear Camera .........NOW ONLY $13,995 2010 Chrysler Town & Country Van Touring, Local Trade, 48,000 Miles, DVD, Heated Leather, Quads, Rear Camera ............................................ NOW ONLY $16,995 2010 Honda Civic EX, 4DR, Sunroof, (1-Owner), NewTires ...................................................NOW ONLY $10,495 2010 Nissan Altima S, (1-Owner), 60,000 Miles, NewTires ...................................................NOW ONLY $11,495 2009 Chevy Impala LTZ, 97,000 Miles, New Tires, Heated Leather, Sunroof..............................NOW ONLY$10,495 2009 Chevy HHR LT, 81,000 Miles, Remote Start, Local Trade....................................................NOW ONLY $8,995 2009 Chevy Suburban LTZ, 4wd, 98,000 Miles, Heated Leather, Quads, Remote Start, Local Trade..............NOW ONLY $24,495 2008 Ford F150 Crew Cab XLT, 92,000 Miles, 4wd, 5.4 V-8, Local Trade.................................................NOW ONLY $17,995 2006 Buick Rendezvous CX, FWD, 95,000 Miles, Local Trade, New Tires,................................NOW ONLY $6,995 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis LS, Local Trade, 97,000 Miles, Leather, New Tires, V-8............................... ..NOW ONLY $6,495 2004 Chevy 1/2 Ton Ext-Cab LS, Z-71, Only 72,000 Miles, No Rust, Topper .........................................NOW ONLY $12,995 2004 Chevy Trailblazer LS, 4WD, 113,000 Miles, Local Trade ..................................................NOW ONLY $6,995 2001 Chevy Tahoe LT, 4WD, Heated Leather, 3rd row seat, Local Trade...................................................NOW ONLY $6,995

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

563-547-2401

Keep that great GM feeling with genuine GM parts

Service: Dick Holten service PHone 563-547-4910

Fillmore County Weather Forecast Monday

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Sun & Moon Schedule

Date: SunriSe & SunSet 3/02/15 6:41am 5:58pm 3/03/15 6:40am 6:00pm 3/04/15 6:38am 6:01pm 3/05/15 6:36am 6:02pm 3/06/15 6:35am 6:03pm 3/07/15 6:33am 6:05pm 3/08/15 7:31am 7:06pm

MoonriSe & MoonSet 3:24pm 4:52am 4:21pm 5:26am 5:18pm 5:56am 6:16pm 6:25am 7:13pm 6:52am 8:11pm 7:20am 9:10pm 8:48am

Weather ART

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

www.preston-equipment.com

New Tillage

New JohN deere TracTors

• JD 2623 VT Disc 26’

• 1025R

• 6150R

• JD 2210 28’5 ft w/Rolling Basket

• 5100E

• 2720 5 Shank Ripper w/Rolling Basket

• SO 6150M LD

• 6115D

• 8345R

• 2720 7 Shank Ripper w/Rolling Basket

Used Tillage • 09’ JD 2310 34’9 Finisher • 08’ JD 2310 24’ Finisher • 512 Disc Ripper 7 Shank • 39’ JD 726 Finisher • DMI 28 1/2” Tiger II Rolling Basket

corN plaNTers

Used TracTors row crop & UTiliTy • ‘13 6150R 2W Coming In • ‘12 8235R IVT/ILS Front Duals • (2) ‘12 8360R IVT/ILS Front Duals • ‘12 6125R / Loader 450 hrs • ‘12 6100D 2W Open St, 788 hrs • ‘09 JD 8130 MFWD • ‘04 8220 ILS PS • JD 4050 2WD Cab / Quad • JD 7220 MFWD IVT

• 13’ 1770 NT CCS 16 row Lqu fert, Sunroof Box, Row Shutoffs • 13’ 1770 NT 12 row Lqu fert, Row Shutoffs CCU • 11’ 1790 12/23 CCS Lqu fert, Row Shutoffs • 10’ 1790 12/24 CCS Lqu fert, Row

• JD 9200 4x4

4x4

combiNes • ‘10 9670 STS 9670 680 hrs. • ‘09 9670 STS 1200 hrs. • ‘06 9660 STS.

Shutoffs • 07’ 1750 6 row Dry fert • 07’ 1750 6 row Lqu fert

Call on used financing specials!

“Winter Wishes” by Gracie Stettler, Age 6 All children 13 and under are welcome to submit Weather Art. Send your picture to Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or email it to: ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com or drop it off at the Fillmore County Journal, 136 St. Anthony St., Preston, MN Be sure to include Child’s First and Last Name, Age, Town and Title of Art Work.

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