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Rushford Library confined to Tew Memorial Library building Bunke that would move city hall functions to the vacant kzoellner@fillmorecountyjournal.com former Municipal Liquor Store.

After weeks of back and The motion also calls for the forth debate, on a subject that remodeling of the building so ultimately spans more than a that all city government funcdecade, it tions can appears that vacate the the Rushford A memorandum titled Tew Building, Public Library “Recommendation leaving more not only will for Future Library room for not see a new Facility Plans and the library. building built Needs” presented by the The Library downtown, Board sees a Public Library Board but it will major probbe confined to the Rushford City lem with within the Council accompanies this analysis, existing space this story online at however. of the Tew fillmorecountyjournal.com

T h e Memorial Tew buildLibrary Building will need ing where it currently sits. extensive and costly remod Donated to the city in 1923, eling, including the south the building is also the current foundation wall which is in home of city hall. That, howev- deteriorating condition, and er, will change in the future. By See RUSHFORD Page 3  a 4 to 1 vote this past Monday, the council agreed to a three- Comment on this article at part motion by Councilor Vern www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

By K irsten Zoellner

Tayah Barnes, a Fillmore Central student, is the Elks Hoop Shoot State Champion, and she will go on to represent Minnesota at the Regionals in Iowa City.

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Tayah Barnes wins Elks Hoop Shoot

By Jade Sexton jsexton@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Fillmore Central seventh grader Tayah Barnes has achieved something no other Fillmore Central student has done. She recently became the Elks Hoop Shoot State Champion, and will go on to represent Minnesota at the Regionals in Iowa City.

Tayah is the daughter of Brett and Lindsay Barnes of Preston, and she has been playing basketball since third grade. She also plays volleyball and softball, but basketball is her favorite sport.

Every year, the Elks Club holds a free throw competition for kids ages 9-14. Tayah started out at Fillmore Central, where she shot 25 free throws.

She got second place, and she and another girl went to Rochester.

“There were five total shooting there from all over southern Minnesota,” said Lindsay.

Tayah came in first place with 19 out of 25 of her shots.

At the end of January, Tayah went to Austin to compete again. She won there with 21 out of 25 free throws. The next stop was Hutchinson.

“She got 19 out of 25 shots,

and tied for first place,” said Lindsay. “They had to have a shoot-out.”

The two girls each got to shoot five baskets. Tayah went first and sunk all five. The other girl didn’t make all of her shots.

March 10 Tayah and her family will be heading to Iowa City for the next round, and Tayah admitted that she is nervous, but also very excited. There will be four girls there; Tayah will be shooting against one from Illinois, one from Wisconsin, See BARNES Page 8 

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Chatfield looking into 2008 bond refinancing call date, the new bonds would need to be issued as an advanced kreisner@fillmorecountyjournal.com refunding, which will require an Mike Bubany, David Drown escrow account until the call date Associates, Inc., at the council’s is reached. Bubany admitted the February 27 meeting discussed advanced refunding is inefficient. the potential savings the city could Until 2016 any prepayment comes realize by refinancing the 2008 with a penalty. bond which was originally sold If the city waited to refinance, to finance the new water tower, a it could cost around $55,000 less. booster station, and the construc- However, interest rates are very tion of Hillside Drive. Councilor low now and more than likely Ken Jacobson was absent. will be higher at this future date.

Because the bonds are not call- Bubany estimated the city could able until February of 2013, there save as much as $279,000 after would be a one percent prepay- the additional costs at the present ment penalty. In order to refiSee CHATFIELD Page 9  nance the new bonds before the

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the Library Board feels it will need a 60-foot addition to the west to begin to accommodate the library’s needs. Such an addition would result in the need to move the Veterans Memorial Park currently situated behind the building, the closing of West Rushford Avenue, south of the library, during construction, as well as several other inconveniences.

An addition would have to be approved at a later date by the council and it appears would only be begun if funding was in place, including $475,000 in FEMA funding that the city is still hoping for. For now, the library will be confined to its current space.

To use the 1,800 square feet paper that will be vacated by city parhall, the library will also need e 2x2 massive improvements. One twork of the biggest is load-bearnning ing restrictions on the space. main “A library needs 120 pounds f your per square foot. This room ot the offers 62 pounds per square on foot,” of acknowledged Library r). Director At Susan Hart. “If you tisers want to get technical, there pecifshould only be offices in here,

no meetings.” Also an issue is ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) guidelines, which would require the permanent closing of the east entrance to the library.

Presenting the council with a 5-page document, highlighting the frustrations the board has felt over the past weeks, five potential options for the library’s future, and a final recommendation to the council, board chairman Jim O’Donnell carefully laid out pros and cons of various scenarios.

The document, which generated little discussion amongst the council in comparison to Councilor Bunke’s written motion, first suggested that the city council rescind its previous motion (of February 13) to deny the construction of a new facility and re-launch “a good faith effort” for a new, modern facility, utilizing a $250,000 USDA grant and up to a $1.2 million USDA loan.

A second best option, by opinion of the board, would be the conversion of the empty community center building in Himlie Business Park into a library, as it is the exact square footage required per space studies, has a slab foundation

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and no load-bearing issues, is ADA accessible, and offers several other perks including being near the proposed site of a new pre-K through 12 school.

There was no discussion of either of these suggestions, other than Bunke deeming the use of the community center building, which may see a future as a business incubator, as “ludicrous.”

The third best option put forth by the board would be the expansion and extensive remodel of the Tew building. Fourth and fifth on the list of recommendations were “do nothing” and moving the library to the Municipal Liquor Store, respectively. The last two options were considered not viable by the library board, based on loss of funding, as well as many ADA and safety issues.

The written motion by Bunke, which initially included seven bulleted items, drew noticeable ire from Mayor Chris Hallum. When handed the motion, which Bunke read aloud, Hallum noted, “I’m not going to accept a motion on something I was just handed.”

City Administrator Steve Sarvi

suggested the motion be read from current and future library board fundraising. “It takes the for informational reason.

“I’m just trying to refine USDA money out of play and the options,” responded Bunke, we may need that seed money.” “somewhat based on what the Hart also made comment library board just gave us. I’m regarding the money that’s been trying to minimize the imme- pledged through fundraising diate impact until we know for for a new library, noting that sure on funding. We’ve waited the pledges were raised for a and waited and waited. If the new facility and donors would monies don’t come, there’s need to be contacted about going to be a lot more money supporting a remodel. As of we’re out. That’s going to really, last Tuesday morning, approxireally hurt a lot of people in mately $50,000 in pledges had already been pulled by donors, town.”

Referring to the first point according to further informaof the motion, which assigned tion from Hart. the library the current facility, Should the city receive Bunke added, “I know it’s not approval from FEMA on the champagne, but it would be $475,000 in funding, it would very useable. It’s not ideal, but only be used on an addition to the Tew building and not doable.” The library board and Minnesota Graduate for remodeling purposes. The Hallum clearly disagreed. city degree. would only be allowed to “My concernComplete is that I’veyour draw down on the funds once done several projects like this Anywhere.

Anytime. in my professional experience. an addition project would be It can work, but generally, it completed.

The next regularly scheduled doesn’t. You It canmay be done, be but closer to finishing it has to survive councils and council meeting is Monday, your degree you think.

March 12, at 6:30pm, at city staff moves.

It has to have a lifethan hall. The public is encouraged of its own,” offeredWe Sarvi.can help you.

Councilor Mark Honsey to attend. was particularly uncomfort- To read the Library Board’s able with “letter E” of the complete recommendation to Call 1-800-366-7380 now www.fillmoremotion, which restricted funds the city, visit . to current unused FEMA monand let us help youcountyjournal.com map out a plan ies, as well as available monies

were usable clothing. That has changed. Recently, the Salvation Army has added several items that may now be deposited into the containers. Today, clothing of all kinds is wanted and needed.

Wearable clothing is usually sold in their store. A lot of the clothing that is torn, stained, or badly worn is sent to a recycler and is converted into paper products.

Much of the unwearable clothing and fabric are used as rags for cleaning purposes after disasters.

Blue jeans and other denim clothing that are beyond the wearable stage are sometimes ground up and used for insulation.

Shoes, belts, jackets, and purses can be donated. Fabric of any kind such as sheets, blankets, curtains, and rugs are also accepted.

All the materials placed into the containers must be clean and dry.

If something is stained, but is clean and dry, the Salvation Army can use it. Please help do your part to keep all this usable material out of the landfills. Donations to the Salvation Army are much better than burning or burying what you no longer want or need.

If you have any questions or comments concerning donations to the Salvation Army or any other areas of recycling, please feel free to call the Resource Recovery Center at 507-765-4704 or e-mail me at lpaulson@co.fillmore. mn.us<mailto:lpaulson@ co.fillmore.mn.us>

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illand, for of the three buildings in u have the area, it is the one farthest from the Highway 52 entrance. se call Just walk into the building and 0/279ou.deposit your materials into one of

the containers. The large, green, ninety-six gallon containers are located to the left, just inside the

walk-in door. Most of the containers have the Salvation Army logo on them.

If you would like a receipt for what you have donated, you may stop by the Resource Recovery Center, which is the first large building with the semi backed under it. Barry or Jon, whose offices are on the upper level, will issue you a receipt.

A few years ago, the only items accepted at the Recycling Center

Notice of amherst towNship aNNual meetiNg & electioN

The citizens of Amherst Township are hereby notified that the annual meeting will be held in the Amherst Town Hall on Tuesday, the 13th day of March 2012 (in case of inclement weather the Annual Meeting and Election will be held on March 20, 2012) to elect: One Supervisor, for a term of 3 years.

One Clerk, for a term of 2 years.

General business will be conducted. Business meeting will be at 8:00 pm (note new time). Polls will be open 5:00-8:00 pm.

Hugh F. Fendry II • Clerk, Amherst Township

Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office Open Saturday, March 10 • 10:00am to 3:00pm for

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Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office Fillmore County Courthouse 101 Fillmore st.

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Monday, March 5, 2012

C ommentary Problems with immigration How many immigration amnesty programs have been declared since the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act? Most folks think one only and believe it was Reagan’s 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act granting amnesty to 2.7 million illegal aliens.

Like most conventional bits of wisdom that is wrong.

As New York Times writers Aaron Klein and Brenda Elliott Col. Stan point out, there Gudmundson have actually USAF (Ret) been seven. One under Reagan and six under Clinton.

“In 1994 there was a temporary rolling amnesty for 578,000 with Extension Amnesty in 1997. Also in 1997 there was the Nicaraguan Adjustment and Central American Relief Act” granting amnesty to “nearly 1 million Central American illegal immigrants.

The 1998 Haitian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act...granted amnesty for 125,000 illegal immigrants.” “In 2000...the Late Amnesty Act granted amnesty to an estimated 400,000 illegal immigrants who claimed they should have been amnestied under (Reagan) in 1986 (plus) the LIFE

Act Amnesty (that) reinstated the 1994 rolling amnesty and included 900,000 more.”

Then there was a “non-amnesty Citizenship USA program...during the Clinton era...to speedily naturalize 1 million (illegal) Hispanic immigrants...prior to election day 1996.”

Clinton tried to create “instant Democrats.”

John T. Morton (is) “an assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security and director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...In the summer of 2010, the American Federation of Government Employees Council 118 represent(ing) about 7,000 ICE workers, cast a vote of no confidence in Morton’s leadership. The council accused Morton of ‘abandoning ICE’s core mission of enforcing immigrations laws and focusing policies related to amnesty.”

Worse, “on June 17, 2011...the Obama administration bypassed Congress (and) issued the DREAM Act and backdoor amnesty via a Morton memorandum...The nineteen factors listed in the June 2011 memo not only are consistent with those outlined in the DREAM Act but also provide grounds to potentially grant amnesty to illegal immigrants.”

Grant money isn’t free

By Al Schumann Recently an email had a story about the teacher who decided to have an election as part of her civics class. She picked a boy as a candidate for one party and a girl for the other party. The boy gave a nice little Al Schumann talk on what he would propose to do. The girl then delivered her one proposal- everyone would get free ice cream. She didn’t Editorial Cartoon

say how it would be paid for or anything else, just free ice cream. She won in a landslide.

Now these were seventh and eight grade kids. You wouldn’t expect them to know that the ice cream had to be paid for. Early in life we learned that if we wanted something we had to pay. If we were on any board we had to pay the bills. We did it on the school board, town board, bank board, legislature, city hall, etc. A lot of young couples soon find out that they can’t live on love alone and their earnings don’t cover all the things that they want. Either

According to Klein and Elliott, “based on these guidelines...it would seem almost impossible for ICE (personnel)...to not rule favorably for and to not prosecute and/or deport millions of illegal immigrants.” So now our country’s immigration policy is based on a memorandum written by no one more than an assistant secretary who does not even have his employee’s confidence.

In 1997, the president of Mexico Ernesto Zedillo said, “I have proudly affirmed that the Mexican nation extends beyond the territory enclosed by its borders and that Mexican migrants are (a)...very important part of it.” In 2007, Mexico’s president Felipe Calderon asserted that “Mexico does not end at its borders...where there is a Mexican, there is Mexico.”

Mexico has “fifty-six consulates and consular agencies...in twenty-six states (and) Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico.” What all of this means is that we have a foreign nation on our border interfering with our sovereignty while we get “complete silence or even acquiescence of the US government (about) Mexico’s... inteference in our affairs.”

Mexican consulates have actually provided a “Guide for the Mexican Migrant” (that) provides advice on how to safely sneak across the Rio Grande and the Arizona desert (and) advises readers how to avoid deportation.”

According to author Mark Krikorian, “Mexico rejects the legitimacy of American immigration laws...To circumvent (our laws) Mexico laminated photo IDs like driver’s licenses, and market(s) them to Mexican illegals...(Called) matricula cards...by 2004... (these cards were) accepted as an official form of US ID by 377 cities, 163 counties, and 33 US states, plus 178 banks and police departments.”

Krikorian further says that, “gaining acceptance for the matricula has been the chief Mexican objective... (along with) making illegal aliens eligible for driver’s licences...in-state tuition...at state univiersities...(and) preventing local police and other officials from cooperating with federal immigration authorities...The goal is (to assume) control over American immigration policy by working to embed illegal aliens into America’s institutions.”

Mexican consuls have also been active in US politics by working on behalf of “sanctuary cities” and helping to defeat ballot initiatives regarding immigration. Mexico has even “threatened to sue a private citizen whose conduct within the United States it disapproved of....” The fellow held a number of illegals at gunpoint.

Moreover, the Mexican government has filed lawsuits against US employers in the United States on behalf of its Mexican citizens.

According to the international treaty called Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, it is illegal for Mexican Consuls to do what they are doing. And it is a clear violation of our sovereignty for the Mexican government to assert its authority in our business. Moreover, in this short article, I am only scratching the surface of the enormity of the immigration problem.

But the problem of immigration isn’t confined to just those who are here illegally. As of 2007, 12.6 percent of our population was foreign born and we are currently allowing 1.3 million legals to immigrate here annually. Not only can we not properly assimilate these sorts of numbers, but immigration officials are in no way manned or able to properly handle applicant numbers of this volume.

Krikorina summarizes. “In a modern society there are two choices: mass immigration accompanied by a progressive loss of sovereignty or protection of sovereignty through limits on immigration.”

We need to close the majority of Mexican counsels in the US and both reduce the number of legal immigrants we bring in and also slam the door shut on the border with Mexico. Now.

they cut their wants, ask their parents for money, or look for another job.

We have the same problem today with our Federal Government. A whole new industry has arrived, writing for free government grants. If the local governments have a want but think they can’t afford it, write a grant proposal...If Eyota wants a pathway, Chatfield wants to fix up the old school, Stewartville wants a new firehouse, Lanesboro wants a new theater, etc. Somewhere the Federal Government will find the money. It may be in China or Saudi Arabia, but don’t worry, we’ll print some money. It’s coming and here are the rules that you must follow to get it. First, you have to pay prevail-

ing wages, make it according to our plans, and you’ll get your money three years down the road. And, you should thank your President and Congressman for getting you this free money.

I was talking to a good friend not too long ago. He said, “Al, I’ve taken some of this money in my businessits hard to refuse. I realize that a lot of other people are getting much bigger subsidies. While I’m getting mine for free, I’m paying a portion of their bugger subsidy. Both of us could pay for our own without the Government paying either one of us.”

I can recall way back in 1937 when Eyota put in the sewer system; Pine Island was also planning their sewer system. The same engineer drew up the plans for both of the systems. The bid for both was the same, $135,000.

Eyota decided not to wait for the government subsidy. The sewer system cost them $135,000. Pine Island decided to wait for the government money and got it about three years later. Unfortunately, the costs had gone up so much that Pine Island had to pay the difference between the grant and the cost - $135,000. They didn’t save anything.

Grant money isn’t free. The government is just writing the check on our account.

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Government this week • Monday, March 5, Lanesboro City Council, Lanesboro City Hall, 5:30 p.m.

• Monday, March 5, Preston City Council, Preston Council Chamber, 6:00 p.m.

• Monday, March 5, Whalan City Council, Whalan City Hall, 5:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, March 6, Ostrander City Council, Ostrander Community Center, 7:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, March 6, Rushford Village City Council, Community Center, 7:00 p.m.

• Tuesday, March 6, Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9:00 a.m.

• Wednesday, March 7, Canton City Council, Canton City Hall, 7:00 p.m.

• Monday, March 12, Wykoff Council, Wykoff City Hall, 7:00 p.m.

• Monday, March 12, Houston City Council, Houston City Hall, 7:30 p.m.

• Monday, March 12, Rushford City Council, Rushford City Hall, 6:30 p.m.

• Monday, March 12, Spring Valley City Council, Spring Valley City Hall, 7:00 p.m.

• Monday, March 12, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7:00 p.m.

Schedule subject to change.

Monday, March 5, 2012

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Coach Kill speaks to PACF crowd

C ommentary Letter about taxes To the Editor, Both state house tax committee chairman Greg Davids and State Senator Jeremy Miller have co-authored legislation to reduce business property throughout the state, and their Republican cohorts are working to phase out statewide busi-

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ness property tax over twelve years.

According to the U.S. Supreme Court in the Citizen’s United decision, corporations have the rights of individuals in matters of “free” speech, with unlimited amounts to buy votes. The original Tea Party in Boston Harbor was about

taxation without representation. Now it seems the case is of representation without taxation. To paraphrase George Orwell when he was down on the farm, “All of us are equal, but some of us are more equal than others.”

Steve Hartwick Houston, MN

Letter about bottled water To the Editor, The U.S. consumes around 50 billion plastic bottles of water each year. Bottled water sales continue to skyrocket in spite of people being educated about problems with plastic. Some continue to drink bottled water because they’re uneasy about the purity of tap water. Problems with plastic waste and contaminants in water are easily solved by buying home-filtration systems and reusable water bottles.

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) found 38 contaminants in 10 popular bottled water brands. Many brands use words like “pure” and “perfect” in misleading ways to scare us into buying their water and to imply tap water isn’t pure. Yes, tap water does contain contaminants as well; however, municipal water systems are required by law to test quality of water annually and publish results.

It’s much harder to find out what’s in bottled water. EWG called 1-800 numbers on the bottled waters for

quality testing results and it led them to customer service representatives incapable of providing reports as they had never heard of them.

Other issues arise with bottled water. With convenience comes waste. Every year it is estimated that four billion pounds of plastic bottles end up in landfills or as litter. The cost of producing and distributing bottled water causes consumers to pay about 1,900 times more for bottled water than tap water that they have access to right at home.

The high cost and large amount of waste is overwhelming when there is a simple solution. Picking up BPA free reusable bottles will save you money and help reduce landfill waste. To eliminate contaminants, home-filtration systems are sold at a range of prices to fit any consumers need. Next time you are at a grocery store to buy bottled water think twice about it’s waste, cost, and contaminants it contains!

Marissa Grimsrud Rushford, MN

By Jason Sethre It was a packed house at The Branding Iron in Preston, Minn., on Monday, February 27.

The annual Preston Area Community Foundation dinner provided an opportunity to recognize all the great things that the foundation does for the greater Preston area.

With F & M Community Bank President Chuck Aug welcoming the crowd and Pastor Dave Jore providing a thoughtful invocation for the event, the table was set for a magnicifant and insightful presentation

by University of Minnesota Head Football Coach Jerry Kill.

Coach Kill, a kidney cancer survivor, reflected on what he feels is important in life.

He posed the question: “What have you done for people?”

“It doesn’t matter how many wins or losses you’ve had. They won’t put that on your tombstone.”

Coach Kill feels his job is to help his football players become better people, not just better football play-

ers.

He expects to see higher grade point averages, and he has no tolerance for cell phones. None of the players are allowed to bring their cell phones to practices or games.

Expanding on the subject of cell phones, Coach Kill said, “Our kids don’t know how to communicate. I love technology, but we almost got so smart that we forgot how to be people.” While he loves technology, he feels we’ve lost our face-to-face contact with people.

“If you send your kid to our school, we’re going to make them a better person,” said Coach Kill.

Following Coach Kill’s presentation, the PACF presented grants to Fillmore Central Schools and Preston Historical Society. In addition, Jennifer Nelson from SMIF spoke about how fortunate Fillmore County was to have five foundations. Dwight Luhmann, representing the PACF board, provided a 2011 year in review. And, the evening closed with a live auction and silent auction.

Wildlife & Habitat of Fillmore County would like to give a huge thank you to all of our major donors & sponsors.

Your generosity helped make the 19th annual WHFC Banquet a great success.

2012 MaJoR DonoRS

Supporting SponSorS American Family Insurance/Kiel Anderson Amish Tours of Harmony B & B Olympic Bowl Bent Wrench Bar & Grill Bill’s Gun Shop Bob & Sandy Benson Shane & Paula Birch Branding Iron Bruening Rock/Minnowa Brunsvold Enterprises Canton Pub Chic’s Pizza Corson Law Offices Dacia’s on Main Dahls Automotive Diane H Photography Don’t Remember Bar F & M Bank Fillmore County Journal Gehling Implement & Auction Co Generations of Harmony Gjere Construction H & S Motors Hahn Lumber Hanson Tire Service Harmony Enterprises Harmony Foods Harmony Golf Course

Harmony Greenhouse Harmony Repair Service Harmony Vet Clinic Hegg Farms Holstrom’s Gift & Jewelry KFIL Kleffman Photography Al Larson & Sons Plumbing & Heating Major & Company McCabe Repairs McKean Auto Mensink Farms Odean Miller Morem Electric Nek Inn Bruce & Anna Rae Nelson Old Ways New Ideas On the Crunchy Side Preston Auto Parts Preston Dairy & Farm Preston Golf & Country Club Preston Liquor Store Preston Motor Mart Preston Service Plus Randy’s Auto Parts Reicks Auto/Drivers License Bureau Re/Max Select /Roxanne Johnson Root River Vet Clinic S & S Automotive/Napa

The WHFC planning committee would also like to extend a big thank you to all the volunteers that help to make the program a success.

Special thanks to Ron Vikre for his auctioneering talent and to Jeremy Kruegel and the Wheelers staff for catering a wonderful meal.

Sagen Wines Scheevel & Sons Construction Solberg Welding Stateline IFC/Denny Barnes Stumpys Teluwut Grill & Pub Thauwald Funeral Homes Torgerson Paint and Floor Village Depot Village Farm & Home Village Square Weber & Judd Pharmacies Wheelers Winridge Implement Work-It Circuit

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Alliance Land Company Blaine’s Auto Repair Canton Heating & Cooling LLC Greg Davids Financial Services Easy Money Ranch First SE Bank of Harmony/Canton Grandview Memorial Gardens Hammel Equipment Harmony Agri Services Harmony Conservation Club Harmony Telephone Company J & M Building & Remodeling JD Snowplowing Kappers Fabricating Kerns Repair Kingsley Mercantile Koliha Insurance/Lynda Koliha M & M Lawn & Leisure Thomas Manion, Attorney Keith & Angie McIntosh Nordic Lanes & Creamery Oak Meadow Meats Larry Peterson Peterson Sport Shop Poet Biorefining Preston Equipment R & J Wood Goods Ridgeview Farms Rick Lutz Smidt Companies Springer & Gumbel Law Office Tienter Construction Town & Country Collision Tom Wunderlich

WHFC is a nonprofit local organization that is working in the Fillmore County area actively promoting good conservation practices & improving habitat by providing trees & shrubs, wildlife feed & pheasants to our membership.

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Obituaries Arlyn Robert Brevig Arlyn Robert Brevig, 70 of Rushford, died peacefully Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse surrounded by his loving family.

Arlyn was born July 7, 1941, in Rushford to Melvin and Myrtle (Moger) Brevig. He graduated from Houston High School in 1959 and on July 22, 1961, he married Margie Haugen at Rushford Lutheran Church.

Arlyn and Margie made their home in the Houston and Oak Ridge area until moving to Rushford in the late 1960s.

He worked for Sass Implement and Dahl’s Auto Works. He was a former member of the Two Cylinder Club and a lifelong member of Rushford Lutheran Church. Arlyn collected full scale and small scale John Deere tractors. He also loved to farm, garden and woodwork; but he especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

Arlyn is survived by his wife of 50 years, Margie; three children, Wayne (Tina) of Rushford, Dean (Donna) of Winona and Sheri (Dan) Wilkemeyer of Rushford; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; three brothers, Melford (Marjorie) of Mondovi, WI., Earl (Rosemary) of La Crescent, and Ronald (Bonnie) of Rushford; one sister, Doris (Gerald) Olson of Houston; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Caroll and a niece, Christine Rodgers.

Arlyn was a kind and gentle man who went out of his way to help others and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Funeral Service was Monday, March 5 at Rushford Lutheran Church with the Reverend Roger Michaelson officiating. Burial followed in Rushford Lutheran Cemetery.

Monday, March 5, 2012

Arden is survived by two sisters, Janice Soland of Pine Island and Doris (Darrell) McCabe of Lanesboro; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Thor and Irene; six brothers, Donald, Ardell, Robert, Curtis, Glenn, and Richard; and a sister Dorothy.

Funeral services were Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel. Burial with military honors was in the Greenfield Cemetery in Harmony.

Leslie N. Hellickson Leslie N. Hellickson, 74, of Preston died February 26, 2012, at St. Mary’s hospital in Rochester.

Leslie was born on August 9, 1937, in Ostrander, Minn. the son of Arnold and Hulda (Kohn) Hellickson. He attended school in Preston. He worked hauling milk for the Preston Creamery.

He married Elosie Patrick and the couple moved to Silver Bay, Minn. where he worked for the Silver Bay Mining Co. for a few years. The couple later divorced.

He returned to the Preston area and worked for Anderson Lumber. On August 21, 1959, he married Betty Roos in Preston.

From 1960-1962 he served in the United States Army stationed in Germany. After his military service he came back to Preston and hauled bulk milk for the Preston Creamery. In 1967, they moved to the farm east of Preston and lived there for 20 years.

In 1988 he purchased Preston Oil Products and was there until his retirement. He loved fishing, playing cards, dancing and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by three daughters, Kimbra Hoiem (Barbara Miller) of Bruno, Minn.; Tisha (Scott) Bergner, Nicki (Matthew) Carothers, both of Nelson, Wis.; two grandchildren; three brothers, Donovan (Lorraine) of Sanborn, Minn.; Gerald (Elaine), Richard (Geri), one sister Marlene McKenzie, and one sisterArden T. Fossum Arden T. Fossum, age 80, of in-law Lavonne Hellickson, all Mabel, Minnesota died Sunday, of Preston. Also survived by his February 26, 2012, at the Gun- former wife, Betty Hellickson dersen-Lutheran Medical Center of Preston. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothin LaCrosse, ers, one sister, two brothers-inWisconsin. law, and two sisters-in-law.

Arden was Memorial services were held born June Saturday, March 3, 2012, at 6, 1930, in Christ Lutheran Church in PresSpring Grove, ton with Rev. Dave Jore officiMinnesota ating. Military rites were perto Thor and formed by the Preston American Irene (Bryant) Arden Fossum Legion and VFW Posts.

Fossum. He was baptized in Spring Grove Marvin Nelson and confirmed June 22, 1947, at the Greenfield Lutheran Church Marvin Eugene Nelson, age in Harmony. He attended school 80, of Harmony, Minnesota, in Spring Grove. In 1949, he passed away February 24, 2012, enlisted in the United States at Green Lea Manor, Mabel, Army, served in the Korea and Minnesota, where he resided Vietnam Wars, attained the rank since May of 2011. of Staff Sergeant, and retired Marvin was born July 4, 1931, in 1969 after 20 years. After in Barnum, Minnesota, to Carl returning home from the Army and Orpha (Webber) Nelsonhe bought a small acreage near Hennager. He attended BarMabel where he retired and num High School, and at age was known as “Little Thor on 17, he enlisted in the Army and 44.” He enjoyed gardening and served during the Korean Conflict. After serving in the Army, pulltabs.

he lived in Delano, Minnesota, and worked as a farmhand until moving to Harmony, Minnesota, in 1962, working for local farmers as well as a milk can hauler.

On February 8, 1964, he married Lois Marlene McDowell in Cresco, Iowa. He continued working for local farmers as well as working at DECO Products in Decorah, Iowa for 18 years until his retirement in 1995.

Marvin is survived by his wife Marlene of Harmony; seven children, Daryl (Ginger) Brandt of Signal Hill, CA; Darcy (Marty) Kvam of Harmony, MN; Darin (Beverly Phillips) Nelson of Mabel, MN; Derek (Tracy) Nelson of Houlton, WI; Duane Nelson of Mabel, MN; Darla (Joel) Krutsinger of Mason City, IA; and Danny Nelson of Onalaska, WI; six grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters; six brothers and sisters, Eugene (Jan) Nelson of Rogers, MN; Gloria Gay of Lake City, MN; William (Laurie) Nelson of Milaca, MN; Martha (Donald) Waletzko of Zumbro Falls, MN; Richard (Yvonne) Nelson of Hastings, MN; and Mary Nelson of Mazeppa, MN; many nieces and nephews, step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren.

He was proceeded in death by his parents; sisters Lori Hennager, Alice Nelson, and Marge Romie; brothers-in-law Leonard Hennager and Rodney Gay. Memorial services were held Saturday, March 3, 2012, at Saint Paul’s Lutheran (Big Spring) Church rural Harmony.

Burial will be held at a later date. Lindstrom Funeral Home of Harmony assisted the family with arrangements.

Rose Marie Town Rose Marie Town, 90, of Ely, formerly of Rochester, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012.

Rose was born March 31, 1921, to Peter and Barbara (Binner) Klug. Rose married Charles Miller of Wabasha. They had one daughter, Carol Marie. Later Rose married Larry Town. Larry had three children. Rose and Larry moved to their cabin on the lake.

Many people had sweaters knitted by Rose.

Rose is survived by daughter, Carol (Wally) Holznagel, Nancy Nelson, Tom Town, and Linda (Tom) Lenich; 12 grandchildren, 12 great-granchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Alvira Klockeman of Fountain, and Winifred Klockeman of Preston; and many nieces and nephews.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Charlene Miller; husband, Larry Town; in-laws, Don Nelson and Harriet Town; siblings, Eugene, Harold, Donald, Ignatius, Richard, Omer, Marcel, and Everilda; and a grandson, Todd Smith.

Thomas F. Town Thomas F. Town, 73, of Champlin, died February 14, 2012.

Memorial service was on February 25 at Christ Lutheran Church in Maple Plain, Minn.

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

Sundays - 9 : 00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church ………………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4456 Garness Trinity Lutheran …………………………………… Sundays - 11: 00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905 Grace Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875-2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church ………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am & 10 : 30am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church …………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2546 Harmony United Methodist Church ………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henry town Lutheran Church ……………… Wed. - 6 : 30pm & Sun. - 10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Prairie Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 43265 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church ……………… Special Occassions Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545-2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 254 Main St S, Wykof f, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church ……………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Mabel First Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293 Mabel United Methodist Church …………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296 Nativity Catholic Church … Sun. (1st & 2nd) - 8 : 45am & (3rd & 4th) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 New Life Victory Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 440 2nd Ave SE, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3525 Newburg United Methodist Church ………………………………………………

3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43 ; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran ……………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875-2460 Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church ……………… Sundays - 8 : 00am & 10 : 30am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875-2460 Pioneer Presby terian Church ………………………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church …………………………… Sundays - 8 : 30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2503 R iver Of Life Regional Church ……………………………………………………

220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853 Root Prairie Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4455 Root R iver Church of the Brethren ………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765- 4772 Root R iver Community Church ……………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074 Rushford Lutheran Church …………………… Sat. - 5 : 30pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 101 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7152 Satersdahl Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 21447 Co. Rd. 30, Rural Harmony, MN Scheie Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5680 St Columban Church …………………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 408 Preston St N W # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 St Ignatius Catholic Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 213 W Franklin St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7565 St John’s Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 241 Line St S, Wykof f, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296 St John’s Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 31497 Highway 43, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2585 St Joseph’s Catholic Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257 St Mark ’s Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111 St Marys Catholic Church ………………… Sat. - 5 : 00pm & Sun. - 11: 00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthews Episcopal Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9 : 30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923-1219 (507) 867-3707 St Matthew’s Lutheran Church ……………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am Harmony, MN 55939 (Granger) (507) 772- 4474 St Olaf Catholic Church … Sun. (1st & 2nd) - 10 :30am & (3rd & 4th) - 8 : 45am 114 N Locust, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5268 St Patrick ’s Church Hall ……………………………………… Sundays - 8 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church ………………… Sun. - 10 : 00am & Wed. - 7: 00pm 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatf ield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul’s Lutheran Church ………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am Harmony, MN 55939 (Big Springs) (507) 886-8175 Sumner Center United Methodist Church ………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 9 miles N. of Spring Valley on Co. Rd. 1 (507) 378- 4801 The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints ………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 21257 US Hwy 52 South Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765- 4551 Trinity Fellowship ELCA …………………………………… Sundays - 11: 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211 Trinity Lutheran Church ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am 204 South St, Ostrander, MN 55961 (507) 657-2203 Union Prairie Lutheran ……………………………………… Sundays - 9 : 00am Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3363 United Methodist Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am 236 Gold St S, Wykof f, MN 55990 (507) 352- 4136 Valley Christian Center ……………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 W halan Lutheran Church …………………………………… Sundays - 10 : 30am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398

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far. There will be 12 girls competing at Nationals in April.

According to Tayah, a maroon and white uniform has been made for her for the competition in Iowa. Lindsay said they will be driving her there in a separate car. Her family is very proud, and they are loving every minute of this adventure.

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and one from Iowa. Whoever wins that round will move on to the Nationals in Massachusetts.

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Tayah’s friends and family, as well as all of Fillmore Central, will be eagerly watching and cheering her on in hopes that she makes it all the way to Nationals.

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office(s) To be filled candidaTe

amherst Twp

Clerk (2 yrs) Supervisor (3 yrs)

Hugh Fendry Gene Topness

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

arendahl Twp

Supervisor (3 yrs) Clerk (2 yrs)

Cindy Highum Keith Brown

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

beaver Twp

Clerk (2 yrs) Supervisor (3 yrs)

Evelyn E. Osland Larry Rindels

3:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Beaver Town Hall 13175 County 26, LeRoy

bloomfield Twp

Supervisor (1 yr) Supervisor (3 yrs) Clerk (2 yrs)

Roger Becker Steve Koebke Norma Merkel

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Bloomfield Town Hall Main St, Ostrander

bristol Twp

Supervisor (3 yrs) Clerk (2 yrs)

Kevin R. Johnson Eunice Biel

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Bristol Town Hall 13144 241st Ave, Harmony

canton Twp

Supervisor (3 yrs) Clerk (2 yrs)

Larry Soiney Fay Garness

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Canton Town Hall 107 Ash St N, Canton

carimona Twp

Supervisor (3 yrs) Clerk (2 yrs)

Ann E. O’Connor Linda Marzolf

after 2:30 - 3:00pm meeting to 8:00 pm

Preston City Office Bldg 210 Fillmore St W, Preston

carrolton Twp

Supervisor (3 yrs) Clerk (2 yrs)

Ben Taylor Luanne Storelee

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Carrolton Town Hall 107 Beacon St. Lanesboro

chatfield Twp

Supervisor (3 yrs) Thomas Starken Clerk/ Treasurer (2 yrs) Forrest Hayden

5:00 pm to 8:00pm

Thurber Building 21 2nd St SE, Chatfield

fillmore Twp

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Harlan Schmidt Gary L. Krahn Lyle Affeldt

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Fillmore Township Hall 223 1st St N, Wykoff

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forestville Twp

Clerk (2 yrs) Supervisor (3 yrs)

Connie Morger

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Forestville Town Hall 19232 County 5, Spring Valley

fountain Twp

Supervisor (3 yrs)

David Shanahan

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Fountain Fire Hall 104 Main St, Fountain

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Supervisor (3 yrs) Clerk (2 yrs)

Kenneth Heibel KathyWhalen

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holt Twp

Supervisor (3 yrs) Clerk (2 yrs)

Robert Knutson Chris Gudmundson

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Whalan Town Hall 224 2nd Ave, Lanesboro

Jordan Twp

Supervisor (3 yrs) Clerk (2 yrs)

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Jordan Township Hall 18380 County 102, Chatfield

newburg Twp

Supervisor (3 yrs) Clerk (2 yrs)

Mark Gjere Genette Halverson

4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Newburg Town Hall 43769 County 34, Mabel

norway Twp

Clerk (2 yr) Supervisor (3 yrs)

Paul Halvorson Richard Johnson

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm

Norway Town Hall 44005 County 10, Rushford

pilot mound Twp

Clerk (2 yr) Supervisor (3 yrs)

William Sullivan Steven Erickson

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Pilot Mound Town Hall 31365 State Highway 30

preble Twp

Clerk (2 yr) Supervisor (3 yrs)

David Larson Neil Halverson Gerald Peter

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Preble Town Hall 18132 State Hwy 43, Mabel

preston Twp

Supervisor (3 yrs) Clerk (2 yr)

Ron Stevens

4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Preston Emergency Services Bldg 217 Fillmore St S, Preston

spring Valley Twp

Supervisor (3yrs) Clerk (2 yr)

Janet Welch

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Spring Valley Fire Hall 112 West Courtland

sumner Twp

Supervisor (3yrs) Clerk (2 yr)

Paul Graff Melinda Rohrer

5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Sumner Town Hall 31036 County 1, Stewartville

York Twp

Supervisor (3yrs) Clerk (2 yr)

Dick Broadwater Fred Scheevel

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York Town Hall 12225 Co 5, Harmony

Unemployment rate drops to 5.6 percent ST. PAUL - The Minnesota unemployment rate fell 0.1 percent in January to a seasonally adjusted 5.6 percent, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The state remained well below the U.S. unemployment rate of 8.3 percent.

Employers added 15,500 jobs in January, bringing year-over-year job gains in the state to 29,000.

Total jobs in the state have grown 1.1 percent over the past year, compared with a 1.5 percent growth rate nationally.

“Robust job growth in January points to an economy that is gaining momentum,” said DEED Commissioner Mark Phillips. “The private sector has been particularly strong, adding 27,200 jobs in the past two months alone.”

Professional and business services led all sectors in January, adding 5,600 jobs. Other gains occurred in construction (up 4,200), education and health services (up 4,100), manufacturing (up 2,400), information (up 1,400), other services (up 800), and mining and logging (up 100).

Government lost 1,700 jobs, followed by leisure and hospitality (down 600), trade, transportation and utilities (down 400), and financial activities (down 400).

Eight of the state’s 11 major industrial sectors have added jobs over the past year, led by professional and business services (up 18,500). Other job gains have occurred in education and health services (up 8,700), manufacturing (up 6,600), trade, transportation and utilities (up 6,500), construction (up 2,900), other services (up 2,700), financial activities (up

600), and logging and mining (up 300).

Year-over-year job losses occurred in leisure and hospitality (down 9,600), government (down 7,900) and information (down 300).

In the state Metropolitan Statistical Areas, job gains occurred in the past 12 months in the Mankato MSA (up 3.6 percent), St. Cloud MSA (up 2.1 percent), Minneapolis-St. Paul MSA (up 1.1 percent) and Rochester MSA (up 0.2 percent). Job losses occurred in the Duluth-Superior MSA (down 0.9 percent).

This month’s employment data also include benchmarks results - an annual revision of employment data from the previous 21 months by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Based on those revisions, the state has regained 59,400 jobs since the trough of the recession in September 2009 through December 2011, rather than the 45,600 jobs originally estimated to have been recovered. As of December, the state had regained 38 percent of the 156,300 jobs lost in the recession, rather than the 29 percent that was originally estimated.

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Monday, March 5, 2012 about $8,000 for the rating agency fee. The council voted to put a Continued from Page 1 floor on the savings at $250,000 and allow the mayor to sign a deal low interest rates.

Bubany asked, “Do we sit at that level or above if it is negotiaround and wait and see if rates ated. The bond issue would be for hold true or do we lock it in $2,020,000.

Water and Sewer Rates now?”

Councilor Paul Novotny said Bubany discussed his recom“it seems to make some sort of mendations for rate adjustments sense” to pay some fees now rather for water and sewer. Minnesota than risk rates being up if we wait Statute requires conservation rates until 2013 or 2016. City Clerk for water utilities in cities with Joel Young said if we do nothing populations over 1,000 by Januthe savings would be zero. Do ary 1, 2013. Bubany suggested we save $280,000 now or maybe the easiest way to comply with the new law is to adopt increasing more or less in the future?

The state requires at least a block rates, meaning “the cost per three percent savings to do the unit sold increases as water usage refinancing, where this could be a increases within specified blocks.”

14 to 16 percent savings. Mayor The DNR doesn’t allow any galDon Hainlen said it seems like lons to be in the monthly base good business to realize those sav- rate which is the current practice in Chatfield. ings.

Bubany noted it would cost Commercial and institutional

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properties will be billed under a noted the city’s hands are tied on different rate structure. The rate the water rates because of the new structures proposed by Bubany state law.

Other Business In Brief would result in a three percent increase in revenue for the city’s •Young explained it was sugWater Fund over a twelve month gested last year that the council could operate more efficiently by period.

Bubany proposed an increase going paperless. The first step of in all sewer rates of 15 percent installing wireless technology in for 2012. His proposed structure the Thurber Building has been would likely have a five percent taken. A refurbished Ipad was increase each year after the initial purchased to test the system over a larger increase. Young noted the month ago. It was recommended growth that was expected hasn’t to purchase a current model of the been realized due to the weak Ipad for the mayor, each couneconomy over the past several cilor, and the city attorney. The years. The Wastewater Treatment expected cost about $800 each.

Plant funding was refinanced to Young expects about four years smooth out the payments over usage for each unit. A motion to purchase the Ipads was approved time with one large bump.

The council took no action on with Councilor Russ Smith voting the water and sewer rates. Mayor against.

Hainlen suggested it is best to let A technology policy was the public have a chance to look approved to make certain expecat the proposed changes. Novotny tations for use clear.

Eyesore to be burned by Spring Valley Fire Department

By Gary Peterson What is being described as “blighted” property in Spring Valley will be cleaned up by the City after approval was given by the Fillmore County Board on Tuesday. At the City Council meeting on Monday night, the Council authorized City Administrator Deb Zimmer to negotiate with the County up to $2,000 for the purchase of property at 301 Center Avenue. The County had obtained the property back for taxes and now after the purchase, the Spring Valley Fire Department will seek permission from the State to use it as a practice burn. Fire Chief Chris Czapiewski said that all precautions will be taken to prevent the burn from affecting surrounding properties. Zimmer said that there has been considerable cost involved with the property and that the total cleanup will be 10 to 15 thousand dollars. It is hoped that after the cleanup the city will be able to sell the lot for building a house.

Ambulance Association makes a donation The City Council also approved

a resolution approving the Ambulance Write-Offs and to accept a donation from the Spring Valley Ambulance Association. The items to be donated to the city include a 6’ x 12’ trailer, a 15’ x 28’ inflatable tent, a Pelsue propane heater/ blower, a generator, Kolar cooling chairs and misting fan and a portable folding bench. The total value of the donation was $112,678.20.

South Broadway Project is in the works “The biggest improvement project outside the City of Rochester this year.” That is the way consulting engineers, Yaggy Colby Associates officials are calling the Broadway improvement project. March 26 the City will open bids on the project, there will be a special meeting on March 28 to review the bids, and construction will begin sometime this spring. Two resolutions were acted upon; one orders improvements and preparation of Plans & Specs and the other Accepts the Plans & Specs and authorizing advertisement for Bids.

Sample Ordinance for housing The Council will be doing some homework on a sample ordinance which provides for the regulation, maintenance, and occupancy of rental housing in the City of Spring Valley. “The purpose of this ordinance is to protect the public health, safety, and the general welfare of the people of the City. Key elements include protecting the character and stability of residential areas within the city; to correct and prevent housing conditions that adversely affect or are likely to adversely affect the life, safety, general welfare and health, including the physical, mental and social well being of person

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•The purchase of a 2002 replacement street sweeper was approved from MacQueen Equipment for $57,296.88 after trade in of the current 1994 model street sweeper.

•A first reading of Ordinance #403 was approved which will vacate one foot of property along Spring Street, Lot 5, Block 8, Twiford and Company Addition. The one-foot vacation was necessary because of a 10-inch encroachment of part of the house into the right of way of Spring Street. This was discovered during the process of selling the home. The vacation will help in getting clear title of the property.

•The Household Hazardous Waste Collection will be held on September 18, 2012.

•The council approved the 2012 Fillmore County Ambulance Subsidy Contract. such as “Outdoors,” “Rental Property Interior,” and “Multi-Unit Dwellings.” The sample ordinance is 15 pages long and was presented to the Council to get their opinions and to discuss it in the future.

Las Vegas Convention Approval was given for three people to attend a national conference in Las Vegas. The attendees will be going on behalf of King 11 Television. Administrator Deb Zimmer said that King 11 has money in their budget for the trip.

Park Fees and Operations Park Vendors will be charged a fee for setting up their wares after action by the Council. They set a fee of $50.00 per day or $250 per year to set up shop at the various parks, with the exception of Ag Days.

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Fillmore County Sports Eberle’s Revenge

By Paul Trende In January, the two best boys teams in the 3-Rivers not nicknamed Bulldogs butted heads in an OT battle. Rushford-Peterson downed Kingsland 80-67. Even as fans were leaving, they were talking about rematch. Knight guard Sam Eberle probably wanted it the most. Eberle fouled out at the 4:50 mark. The lack of his presence certainly hurt the Knights. On his home court, for senior night, in a re-match of 2nd place (#8 in state) R-P, and 3rd place Kingsland, the 6’0” senior didn’t ride the pine per fouls. He was everywhere. A stat line of 20 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, and 10 steals (or there abouts) does a pretty good job of telling his effort, his aggressiveness. R-P didn’t go quietly though.

They led 27-23 at half. A pair of big Knight runs in the 2nd stanza (16-4 early, 11-2 late) though, had the home squad up 50-38 (4:45). A Trent Vix three (0:48) cut that lead to 52-49. Kingsland then did what they hadn’t done the prior few minutes; attacked. Eberle found Spencer Klevan who found two points (54-49 Knights). A subsequent R-P turnover made it academic. The Knights got payback, 56-49. Their

‘D’ held Nick Thompson to two 2nd half points (17 for the game) and Vix to 8 points (7 assists).

Helping Eberle were Klevan (14 pts, 10 rebs), Tanner Lange (10 pts, 9 in the 2nd half), and the philosophy ‘press the presser.’ The Knights countered R-P’s 1-3-1 trap with full-court harassment of their own. The Trojans committed 24 TO’s. The teams tie for 2nd in the 3-Rivers (15-5) behind P-EM. Kingsland finishes the regular season 18-8, R-P 20-5.

For a Tie, For It All It was an ideal way to end the 3-Rivers girls regular season. First place, winners of 11-straight, #10 in state in Class AA, Southland (15-2, 22-2), hosting 2nd place, winners of 7-straight, Chatfield (14-3, 18-6). At stake, the outright 3-Rivers title (Rebel win), or a 3-way share with D-E (Goph win).

Southland also had revenge on its mind; they lost to the Gophers in January. On the strength of 5 of 9 3-point shooting (versus 0-8 for the Goph’s), Southland held a 39-34-halftime lead. In the 2nd half, a pair of Kirsten Keefe trifectas, plus another by Candace Gould gave the Gophers a 52-48 lead. But Southland went into the

bonus at the 7:17 mark. Mostly from the FT line they amassed a 66-61 edge (1:00). A Sidney Irish three-pointer cut it to 66-64.

A subsequent Rebel TO (0:31) put the Gophers in business. One jump-ball later (arrow Rebel’s) and the Goph’s were nearly foreclosed.

Southland couldn’t nail it down though. Chatfield got the ball back down 67-64, but a three didn’t find its home (0:09). When Lindsey Bottema missed two FT’s (0:07), a door was briefly opened. It slammed shut quickly. The rebound trickled out of bounds off a Gopher. The Reb’s won 68-64, becoming 3-Rivers champs. They were 22-33 on FT’s (16-25 in 2nd half). Chatfield was 10-17 (2-5). Jana Schammel was tops with 19. Haley Kirkpatrick (12 and 10 rebs), Kelli Smith (12), and Madilyn Schmitz (11) helped out. MaKenzie Miller (15 pts, 8 rebs), Sarah Costello (14 pts, 11 rebs, 4 assists), and Keefe (12 pts, 9 rebs) paced the Gophers.

They (14-4, 18-7) finish the regular season tied with Caledonia for 3rd place behind Southland (16-2, 23-3) and D-E (15-3, 21-5).

Girl’s Sub-Section Quarterfinals With M-C and FC winning playin games, all six county girl’s programs played quarterfinal contests.

The Cougars got the unenviable task of facing #4 in Class A, Spring

Grove. It went as expected, Lions 73, Cougars 20. Richell Mehus (30 points) and Taylor Elton (24 pts) individually out-scored M-C. The Coug’s finish the season 6-20

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Miller hit an off-balanced bank-in three late to give L-O a 49-47 lead.

FC got three looks (two good), but none fell, allowing the 2-seed to escape. Becca Bunne led all scorers with 19. Chanda Riedemann and Miller each had 11 for L-O. Alex Peterson’s 14 and Sammi Bakke’s 10 paced the Falcons, who, with a few more FT makes (9-18 versus L-O’s 8-9) could’ve sprung the upset. FC finishes the season 4-15.

L-O will play 3-seed R-P who handled 6-seed Grand Meadow 62-46.

It was 28-26 R-P at the half, but the Trojans engineered a prolonged 30-10 run in the second, making it academic. The final was 62-46.

Kenzie Lind (21 pts, 11 rebs), Amy Todd (12 pts, 10 rebs), Kendra Crawford (11), and Cody Manfull (10) all did work. They’re the only 1A girl’s team from Fillmore County to make it to the subsectional semis, as 5-seed Houston downed 4-seed Lanesboro 51-35.

The score was 23-20 ‘Canes at halftime, but the Burros didn’t score until the 7:23 mark of the 2nd (0-14 shooting, 7 TO’s). Houston wracked up 17 unanswered points (9 courtesy of three Whitney Wieser 3’s). She led everyone with 15.

Sophomore center Abby Lokken contributed 14 and 10 rebounds.

Paige Hungerholt (9 pts, 12 rebs) led Lanesboro. The Burros finish the season 13-15 overall (12-6 in SEC play). In Class AA (West SubSection), 5-seed Kingsland fell to 4-seed Zumbrota-Mazeppa 76-50.

The Knights made 6 of 12 three’s, but shot 29 percent from the field.

Z-M made 8 of 11 threes and shot 53 percent. Laura Brunner (27 points, 5 three’s) and Ashley Hinsch (10 pts, 9 rebs, 14 assists) were the main antagonists. Lindsey Tart had 12 for the Knights, McKayla Pruter 8 and 7 assists. They finish the year 11-16 (7-11 in league play).

Finally, 2-seed Chatfield defended its way to a 44-32 win over 7-seed rival St. Charles in the East SubSection. They had to D-up. MaKenzie Miller (14 pts, 10 rebs) and Sarah Costello combined for 9 of 13 shooting, but the rest of the team was 6 of 37. The Gophers trailed 32-30 with 5:00 left, but finished the game on a 14-0 run.

They held the Saints to 10 2nd half points and SC leading scorer Leah Putzier to one FT. Jessica Brubaker (SC) matched Miller for gamehigh (14).

State Bound Grapplers Seven athletes, from Fillmore County linked wrestling programs, earned the right to grapple it out individually at state. In Class A, Chatfield sophomore Alex Haffner and junior Justin Viss were crowned section champs. Haffner (34-7 record) took out #9 in state Cody Ball (SC) 9-6 in the 132pound final. After a pin and a 9-6 decision, Viss (#6, 32-9) pinned his way to the 195-lb title. They’ll be joined by frosh teammate Hank Friederichs (#3, 38-3). Hank was pinned by #4 Joey Majerus of Z-M in the 106 final. It’s each athlete’s first state bid. Sophomores Harvey Friederichs (#9, Chatfield) and Niko Anderson (FCLMC) both wrestled for births, but lost 8-3 and 5-0 in true 2nd place matches at 126 and 160. Gopher Jer-

emy Benike (152) fought all the way back from getting pinned in the quarters to secure 3rd place.

A.J. Riley (120) and Cody Wrubel (220) both took 4th. In Class AA, LARP will send sophomore Jordan Theede and junior Greg Johnson, GMLOK senior Noah Schlee and junior Lucas Roe. Theede (#6, 24-2) took home the 145-pound title (pin, tech fall, 6-3 decision).

It’s Jordan’s second straight state trip. Johnson (29-11) worked for his voyage. After falling to GMLOK’s Perry Stejskal 13-2 in the quarters, Greg posted a 10-0 decision and two pins before meeting Stejskal again. Johnson got the pin, then turned around and got another in the 182-pound true 2nd place match. Noah Schlee (#6, 33-3) took home the 126-pound title (two tech falls, 12-2 decision, 5-2 decision). It’s his second state appearance (2009). Lucas Roe (#7, 33-4) posted a pair of tech-falls, beat county nemesis Chris Boehmke (LARP) 8-0, and then defeated #6 in AA Corbin Hansen (K-M) 3-1 in OT for the 1AA title at 152.

Boehmke (152) got close (lost 11-0 in the true 2nd match). Tucker Speltz (160, LARP) and Richard Bain (220, GMLOK) both fought their way to 3rd place finishes.

L-A/R-P wrestlers Dylan DePestal (170) and Nick Hoff (195) each took 4th. Haffner, Johnson, Schlee, and Roe all break thru after getting close (3rd, 4th, 3rd & 3rd place finishes) last year.

BBB 02-21 •Chatfield 71, Wabasha-Kellogg 43 (C: Jayme LaPlante 22, Jake Peterson 10. Gophers led by 18 at

half) •FC 32, PEM 82 (Teams combined to have to have 24 players score) •#8 in A R-P 69, Caledonia 59 (R-P: N. Thompson 19 pts, 6 rebs, 5 stls; T. Vix 17, Jorli Hauge 16 pts, 6 rebs, 5 stls. C: Josh Lampert 13; Kennan Bruening 10. Trojans were a remarkable 27-30 from the FT line) •Southland 69, Kingsland 62 (K: T. Lange 22; S. Eberle 17 pts and 10 stls; S. Klevan 10. S: Mike Goergen 26 pts and 9 rebs; Nick Schmitz 18; Decker Bendtsen 13.

FT’s: South 19-32, King 13-21.

Reb’s scored 47 points in 2nd half) •Lanesboro 54, #9 in A Spring Grove 85 (L: Kole Ruud 15. SG: Blaine Storlie 31; Aric Elton 30.

FG’s: L 37 percent, SG 59 percent.

Lions leave no doubt; go undefeated in SEC for title. They haven’t lost since Christmas break (R-P)) 02-23 •M-C 33, Houston 53 (M-C: Steve Smith 12 pts, 12 rebs, and 5 blks. H: Mitchell Beckman 22 pts and 14 rebs. Teams combined to shoot 7-36 from deep. Coug’s finish regular season 11-7, 13-13; 4th place in SEC) •Southland 55, Chatfield 53 (C: Nate Skare/J. Peterson 12; Jake Neis 11. S: M. Goergen/N. Schmitz 14; Sam Klaehn 12; D. Bendtsen 11. Gophers led 53-49 with under 1:00 to go. Goergen hit a three, Southland got a steal, and then Klaehn hit a top of the key three with 0:01 for the game-winner.

Goph’s finish regular season 8-12, 9-16) •FC 45, St. Charles 69 (FC:

State job vacancies up to 47.6 percent in fourth quarter ST. PAUL - Job vacancies in Minnesota climbed 47.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 compared with the same period a year earlier, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Employers reported 49,900 openings during the quarter, compared with 33,800 openings one year earlier.

The agency’s Job Vacancy Survey - conducted twice annually in the second and fourth quarters - also found that the state had 3.2 unemployed people for each vacancy during the quarter, compared with 5.8 unemployed people for each vacancy one year earlier.

“These figures add to the mounting evidence of an improving job market in Minnesota,” said DEED Commissioner Mark Phillips.

“While the labor market is still tight for workers in certain sectors, overall openings statewide have nearly doubled since 2009.”

Fourth-quarter job vacancies dropped 8.7 percent statewide from the second quarter of 2011 (when the survey was last conducted), but that decline can be attributed to seasonality factors. The decline was half the normal change, with job vacancies typically dropping 17.5 percent between the second and fourth quarters each year.

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Greater Minnesota had 20,300 job vacancies, or 41 percent of the openings.

Health care and social assistance had the most vacancies, followed by retail trade, accommodation and food services, and manufacturing.

Firms with 50 or more employees accounted for 58.8 percent of the vacancies, while firms with 10 to 49 workers had 29.1 percent of the openings and those with fewer than 10 workers had 12.1 percent of the total.

The agency said 42 percent of the job vacancies were for part-time employment (35 hours or fewer a week), and 13 percent of the vacancies were for temporary or seasonal work.

According to the survey, 43 percent of the openings required a college degree or some level of posthigh school training. The median wage offer for all job vacancies was $10.89 an hour.

Of the employers who were surveyed, 10.9 percent said they expect to increase employment levels in the next six months. The majority of employers (83.3 percent) expect staffing levels to remain the same over the next six months, while 5.8 percent expect to decrease current employment levels. Employer senti-

ment about future hiring was more positive than one year earlier, when 7.8 percent of the respondents said they planned to increase hiring.

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•#10 FC 47, #7 Hope Lutheran 31 (FC: Morgan Malley 14 pts and 6 rebs; Leah Scheevel 10. Falcons won despite not making a three.

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Monday, March 5, 2012

SWCD Scholarship deadline fast approaching Attention all Fillmore County graduating high school seniors!

If you are pursuing a degree in natural resources, agriculture or a related field, the deadline to apply for a $500 scholarship from the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is fast approach-

servation means to you. Applications may be picked up at the SWCD office located at 900 Washington Street NW in Preston or online at www. fillmoreswcd.org.

If you have questions regarding the scholarship process or you would like more infor-

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Applications must be received at the SWCD office by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 30, 2012.

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mation, please contact Donna Rasmussen at the SWCD office at (507) 765-3878 ext. 3.

Contact: Jeanette Serfling jeanette.serfling@fillmoreswcd. org Fillmore SWCD 900 Washington St. NW Preston, MN 55965 Ph: 507-765-3878 Ext. 3

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• Western Days Meeting - Sunday, March 11, 6pm, Thurber Building.

• EMS Training Begins - March 12, Mon./Wed. Daytime Classes 8:30am-12:30pm, March 13, Tues./Thurs. Evening Classes 6-10pm. City Hall, 507-867-4446.

• Chosen Valley Gathering Place - Why Worry About Carbs, Mar. 13, Chatfield United Methodist Church, free presentation from 11am-Noon. Relax, Rejoice, Reconnect 1-2:30pm.

• Bundles of Love Community Service Day, March 26. 2-8:30pm, St. Matthews Episcopal Church, more information call 507-273-9365.

• Fillmore County Public Health Free Blood Pressure Checkup Clinics in Chatfield, 1st Tuesday, Thurber Building, 11am-noon & 3rd Tuesday, Lakewood Apts., 10-10:30am.

• Chatfield Brass Band, rehearsals, 7-8:45pm, Thursdays thru May, Chatfield elementary band room.

• PTSA meeting, 2nd Tuesday of month, 7pm, elementary school library.

• Chatfield Brass Band Music Lending Library, open Mon - Wed. To volunteer call 507-867-3275.

• Chatfield Booster Club, 2nd Monday of month, 6:30pm, high school media center.

• Chatfield AA, Tuesday evenings, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.

• Chatfield Lions, 4th Saturday of month, 8am at Chatfield Public Library.

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Fillmore Central looking to improve technology

By Jade Sexton The Fillmore Central School Board met at noon on February 28. One of the main issues discussed was the future of technology in the district. A technology committee had been created to come up with some ideas for plans to do this, as well as ideas for financing.

Chairperson Ross Kiehne, who is on the technology committee, said they talked about the wireless infrastructure of the school, and how it would need to be updated to meet future needs. Some of the ideas include purchasing iPads and/or Mac Airbooks for students for educational purposes.

Jim Love, another committee member, suggested they make changes slowly, instead of throwing a lot of new things in at once.

Buying a lot of computers and software all at once would be more costly.

“I think it’s a good thing,” said Love. “I think we’re moving in the right direction.”

Superintendent Richard Keith mentioned that bandwidth is becoming a problem at the high school, and that they have talked with IT Jeff Thompson, as well as the phone company in Harmony. Kiehne mentioned that with more technology and different programs, they might need

more support for teachers and students.

“By next fall we want to be doing something,” said Keith.

The school did a survey of students to see how many of them have the Internet at home, and the result showed that 90 percent of students do have access.

It was suggested the budget committee look at how much money can be allocated for technology in the coming years.

Board member John Torgrimson said maybe they should have the technology committee look into costs and inform the budget committee. He added that he felt the district was fiscally in good shape for this planning.

Love said he would like to look at a 2-3 year time frame for implementing the new technology.

High School HVAC Improvements Torgrimson said the Facilities committee met with Keith to talk about upcoming and future projects for the district. He said this summer they are looking at radon mitigation, lighting at the high school gym, and asbestos removal at the middle school.

He added that some of the funds would come from Health and Safety, and some from Deferred Maintenance.

Another project they are looking at is a major HVAC project at the high school. Torgrimson said every year the district levies $175,000 for Health and Safety, and if they reduced that to $50,000, they could use the rest of the money to finance an alternative facilities bond to fund the project.

“It could extend the life of the building another 20 years,” said Torgrimson.

Torgrimson said the way things are right now, the boilers there could go any day, and they should really look at the feasibility of this project. He felt it was a good way to finance the project without impacting the taxpayers.

Love added that they need to decide which direction they want to go as far as that building is concerned. Keith said the project would provide required fresh air that would take care of any radon issues with air quality, and said the same project helped those issues at the middle school.

If the project goes forward, they are looking at working on the design from July to October, awarding the project in early 2013, and get project completed in the summer of 2013. Keith added that when there is a project that is more than $400,000, the school can change the calendar to start earlier and get out earlier in the spring. He may be bringing a different calendar to the next meeting to look at.

The board approved looking into alternative facilities bonds for the project.

Community Ed. Committee Love spoke on behalf of the Community Education committee regarding their recent meeting. He said the daycare is looking to get air conditioning downstairs for the summer months, and they are looking at how they can do that. Love said they encouraged Director Holly Kanengeiter to look at their budget.

Keith explained that the HVAC system is designed to continually recycle air throughout the entire building, so they would have to find a way to block that just for the summer months. He added that Community Ed. is working on getting a matching funds grant for the project.

Other Business At the December meeting the board approved the hire of Julia Olstad as a long-term substitute for high school science to take the place of Darrin Ellsworth.

Keith explained they found out they cannot hire a long-term substitute when the teacher is not expected to return, so the board approved hiring Olstad as a high school science teacher.

The board approved updating the wireless infrastructure at both the Preston and Harmony sites, at a cost of about $25,000 per building.

The board also approved Jackie Whitacre as the director of the spring play.

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While mom is making supper, I thought I’d take over her column this week to set the record straight about some of the stories she has been writing.

For instance, she claims that I don’t always do my chores, which is absolutely not true (in my opinion). Also, I know my

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mom has shared with you way too many what I consider to be “embarrassing” stories about me and my dad. The stories about my dad, however, are true. Ha! It seems that most kids I know are embarrassed by their parents

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at some point and, since it’s my week to tell the stories, let me share a few of those with you about my mom and dad. My dad and I have a running joke where he acts like a rapper using hand and body actions, his hat on backwards, and walking with all the swag he can manage.

Let’s just say he makes me laugh each time he does this, but I beg him to never, ever perform this in public and especially if I am around. Now mom on the other hand, she likes her ‘80s slang words and refuses to give them up...no matter how much I beg her to. The phrase is “chillax” mom, not “chill.” And, to make sure I get my homework and chores done, she threatens to run out in the driveway in her pajamas and blow kisses when I get on the bus in the morning. Definitely works! Despite these embarrassing things, my mom and dad are pretty much perfect. My mom is almost, I feel, a professional cook but unfortunately, tries to get me to eat vegetables other than corn…

World Owl Hall of Fame 2012 Awards

A lifelong owl researcher from Montana, a German molecular biotechnology professor, a California couple that welcomed millions of Internet visitors to their backyard “owl cam,” and a South African owl who has nested on a balcony for four years will share awards at the International Festival of Owls in Houston, Minn., on March 2-4.

The top winner – receiving the 10th annual festival’s Champion of Owls Award – is Denver Holt, founder of the Owl Research Institute near Carlo, Montana.

Holt will attend the festival and deliver the keynote address at the festival banquet on March 3. The Champion of Owls Award recognizes people who have had a broad impact on owls in conservation, science, legislation, education, rehabilitation and other fields.

Holt, who has studied owls for more than 30 years, and other

employees of the Owl Research Institute, have pushed to share owl research and understanding beyond biologists and other scientists to the general public. He has been a frequent media source in light of this year’s irruption of snowy owls from the Arctic into the lower 48 states.

Other winners of festival awards: Special Achievement Award: Professor Dr. Michael Wink, Heidelberg, Germany. Professor Wink’s work in molecular biotechnology has made him a leader in owl taxonomy – deciding which owls fit into which species – which is crucial to efforts to protect extremely rare species.

Wink will be present at the festival.

Special Achievement Award: Carlos and Donna Royal of San Marcos, California. The Royals attracted international attention

FCJ Working Mom

Craft Show & Cooking Contest Saturday, April 7th, 8am-2pm Fountain Community Center, Fountain, MN Many Unique Handmade Crafts Working Mom “Makeovers” - 10:00 & 10:30am *Best Hotdish Contest at 11:30am *Please email tamsbeads@yahoo.com or call 507-273-1414 to register for the hotdish contest.

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when they put up a nesting box in their backyard, attracted a pair of barn owls, outfitted the area with a live video stream, and attracted 21 million viewers in 104 countries.

Lady Gray’l Award: Pot Plant Owl, a spotted eagle owl who has raised broods in a potted plant on a balcony in metropolitan Johannesburg, South Africa, every year since 2008. Pot Plant Owl, named

by Tracy and Allan Eccles, who live in the home attached to the balcony, has also been the focus of webcam that has attracted an international following. Although Pot Plant Owl cannot attend the Houston festival, Tracy Eccles plans to be there.

The World Owl Hall of Fame awards will be presented at the 10th annual International Festival of Owls in Houston, Minn., on March 2-4. The Hall of Fame is sponsored by the International Festival of Owls and the Global Owl Project.

The International Festival of Owls takes place in early March each year in Houston, Minn., also home to Alice, the popular great horned owl who works at the Houston Nature Center and lives with Karla Bloem, center director.

The festival began as a party recognizing the day Alice hatched, but has grown steadily over the years to encompass everything “owly.”

The festival features adult- and child-friendly activities about owls, including internationally known speakers, live owl programs, nest box building, owl merchandise, a bake sale, and a chance to dissect “owl pellets.” More details are available online at www.festivalofowls.com.

Festival sponsors include Friends of the Houston Nature Center, the Houston Nature Center, Houston Hoedown Days, and the Carl and Verna Schmidt Foundation. The World Owl Hall of Fame is sponsored by the International Festival of Owls and the Global Owl Project.

that’s a BIG “no thanks,” but she keeps on trying. And my dad?

Well, he always finds a way to make me laugh and shares my movie watching addiction. Now, I hear my mom talk about food

a lot and I feel it’s time for me to introduce my favorite recipe of mom’s cooking menu. Although Mom doesn’t consider this a “real” recipe, it’s good enough for my cookbook.

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Fillmore County Board establishes one-year moratorium

By Karen Reisner The Fillmore County Board, after a nearly three-hour public hearing, adopted a resolution establishing an interim one-year moratorium on the issuance of any conditional use permits for new or expanded excavation of materials and minerals. Commissioner Randy Dahl voted against the one-year moratorium, insisting the time line was too long.

The county board room was packed and overflowing into the hall with around 70 or more interested citizens attending the February 28 afternoon meeting. About 25 people made their way to the microphone to testify for or against the moratorium. Some were questioned by the commissioners. There was a five minute limit unless time

was yielded to that person from one or more others present.

In Favor Vern Crowson, Pilot Mound supervisor, spoke, noting these were his personal opinions. He said he respected the Boyum family, but as a 74-year resident he had concerns including roadway damage, reclamation, enforcement, cost of monitoring, and so on. County ordinances must be developed specific to the industry. He implored the commissioners to “do it right, set a one year moratorium,” adding time is on our side, we have the sand.

Paul Leduc, Pilot Mound Township, said geologist Tony Runkel suggested there are 15 to 16 townships in the county that have silica sand that can be mined economi-

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cally. Leduc questioned whether there should be a limit of one per township and limit it to five active acres at any one time, restricting density and size of any activity.

The ordinance should define the kind of mine allowed, kind of extraction to be done, hours of operation, dust control, set backs, allowable processing, water usage, monitoring, and enforcement, as well as who pays for monitoring and enforcement and road issues.

Several others testified with concerns for the environment, Global Warming, the county’s karst topography, health concerns related to silica dust, and the need to have performance bonds in place for remediation. There was concern about the effect of vibration on older buildings. Cecilia Allen, Lanesboro, asked for the moratorium to allow for a full assessment for safety, health and welfare. She was concerned about damage to scenic landscape, and added that surveys tell us the scenic beauty is the number one reason people come to the area.

Steve Harwick, Rushford in Houston County, said the aquifer doesn’t stop at the county line.

He believes the future mines aren’t going to be the “Mom and Pop” operations that we have now.

He noted there are bills now in the state legislature that will take local control away. Commissioner Duane Bakke said both counties and townships oppose those bills and if they are passed they wouldn’t probably go into effect before August.

Harwick detailed what he saw as the deficiencies in the current ordinance 721. He emphasized there was no provision about polyacrylamide, a chemical used in settling ponds. Harwick insisted those ponds should be lined.

Rita Leduc said that polyacrylamide is used in labs at Mayo Clinic to separate proteins. It has a skull and cross bones on the label and they are required to wear gloves when they handle it. She said she had no problem with the above-ground mines like the one Boyums have applied to operate.

She was concerned about water use in the actual fracking process, asking, “How much water can we afford to lose?” Leduc remarked that Richard Frick and the local contractors are responsible people, but we don’t know about who might be next. She insisted that setbacks are necessary as silica dust is not like corn dust and has been linked to a lung disease called silicosis.

Roy House, Pilot Mound, asked the commissioners to look at the cost to the county. He advocated for ecology, the way we interact with our home, and noted he has read that sand dust in Wisconsin is getting into cars and homes.

David Williams, Prebble Township, requested the one- year

moratorium, calling the current ordinance inadequate and weak.

He presented a petition with 178 signatures from residents and property owners asking for the moratorium. He said Houston County had just approved a one-year moratorium this day, and Fillmore County should join with them in a regional study.

Fran Sauer, Preston, implored the commissioners to not make decisions that they are not ready for; take the time to answer the questions that your constituents have.

Against Operator Richard Frick, Houston, acting as a representative of four Fillmore County farmers explained that their plans would comply with all current ordinances. No holes will be dug into the ground, there are no sinkholes, no creeks, and they wouldn’t use county roads in Fillmore County.

He maintained there is no need for a year moratorium to decide.

The veins are all above ground and it is a way for the farmers to make money on their own property. Frick insisted dust isn’t that great of problem because the sand is wet when it comes out and they would transport it in covered loads.

He declared everyone in southeast Minnesota has had this sand in their sand box. For reclamation they will put 110 percent of the cost aside up front and reclamation starts from the beginning of the mining process. They will do what the landowner requests including planting trees. The top soil will be put back on the land and it will be of more use to the farmer as pasture than it was before it was mined.

Attorney Jerri Hayes, speaking on behalf of Minnesota Sands LLC, spoke against a moratorium asking the commissioners to make Fillmore County a leader. She said the issue was vetted for two to four years in Wisconsin. Hayes said a lot of information is already out there, saying Fillmore should not be like other counties spending tens of thousands of dollars on environmental consultants. Hayes insisted

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there is a hysteria surrounding frac sand mining.

Hayes said there are concerns about silicosis, a lung disease, but it is no different than asbestos 100 years ago. With proper masks, ventilation, vacuuming, and other equipment used to mitigate the danger, asbestos is still used.

Hayes said there already is active frac sand mining that has been in operation for three years and there already is a washing facility.

She suggested it is preferable not to have a rigid ordinance, but one that is flexible where conditions are added on a site by site basis. A performance bond is already provided for. Conditions for water usage, air quality, wells, and vibration can be added to the conditional use permit (CUP). She said monitoring and oversite can be added as a condition on the CUP. Hayes insisted the chemical polyacrylamide is a common substance and it is likely used by farmers for erosion control. It is only used in mining in sentiment ponds for reclamation purposes. She maintained that a one-year moratorium is absolutely unnecessary and that three to six months would be more appropriate.

Bakke noted that information from the DNR paper from Wisconsin is being looked at and he said there are differences in the state statutes. He said they have been gathering information, but it is hard for us to make changes without putting a “time out” into place. Bakke made it clear they would only take the time necessary for the process of gathering information and making changes to the ordinance. Bakke said they would also be studying non-metallic mining in the committee that has already been meeting.

Randy Boyum, Pilot Mound Township, insisted they are willing to comply with whatever the permit allows. Bakke noted that ninety-nine percent of what we have will be OK, but they have to look at other issues.

Lowell Holtegaard said in his business with four trucks they have been hauling frac sand for a year and a half out of Wisconsin to See MORATORIUM Page 20 

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Winona. He said the sand is wet (freezes in the winter) and the loads are tarped. He added they pay 42 cents per gallon road tax, a heavy use tax for roads. Holtegaard has been able to employ three and one half more people.

David Collett explained he is a farmer and drives truck. He stated the landowners paid for their property and pay property taxes each year. The land that has the sand is of marginal value for other uses because it dries out. As a trucker he has to go to training every year.

There are load limits on the roads and DOT enforcement. He said the sand mining will increase the tax base, bring jobs to the county, and is in our best interest.

Ron Scheevel, Carimona Township, said he could speak on both sides of the issue as there are pros and cons on both sides. He owns a sand pit on 13 acres that is used for general construction purposes.

He believes a year moratorium may not be necessary as business can’t move that slowly.

Chad Nolte, Chatfield, said as a young man he see this as an opportunity for employment. He is a land surveyor. A new parcel needs to be split off for the CUP. Merwood Storhoff, supervisor Amherst Township, said things can be resolved in less than a year. He said John Rein’s operation is top shelf. He asked if the CUPs were forever. The answer is they go with the land. Storhoff said he did have some concerns about size of the operations and said that a process is needed to address issues over time. Zoning Administrator Chris Graves said there is a process in place in the ordinance for revoking a CUP. Bakke said they already have had their first committee meeting, the

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next will be March 7 at 9:00 a.m. and they are open to the public.

He maintained they do have some things that need to be changed in the ordinance.

Commissioner Discussion Randy Dahl said he felt he knew what he would require in new permits already. He maintained his real concern is heavy metal mining and deep shaft mining. Graves said in his opinion they need to look at it all now. Dahl said there are things he wants in the ordinance, but business people have a right to go forward. He said he is not in favor of a full year moratorium.

Chairman Tom Kaase stated they don’t want to take any more time than necessary, but have to do a good job.

Bakke said they have had complaints about Rein’s pit tarping trucks while parked on the road.

In the end they will need to do a combination of things by ordinance and some on a site to site basis. The ordinance will let everyone know what is needed up front.

Commissioner Chuck Amunrud said western Wisconsin has access to rail and barge, and we don’t. A refinement of the rules for local roads is needed.

Graves said when they overlay the maps for the county including shorelands, Decorah Shale, and 1,000 foot set backs from dwellings, there are only two major areas for mining, the areas including John Rein and Randy Boyum.

Commissioner Marc Prestby said he doesn’t envision it taking a whole year. He borrowed words from Houston Commissioner Justin Zmyewski: “You fail to plan, you plan to fail.”

Bakke noted they are waiting on a report from the region six highway engineers. He said the whole process to change the ordinance will take five to six months at least.

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No Escape

By Katie Wolter I wasn’t fast enough. All those years of running track, and they were still gaining on me. To be honest, it was an unfair chase.

They had titanium steel legs, and I had only my human legs. The year was 2102.

They called themselves the Katie Wolter Control. Since the discovery of the titanius injection in 2100, they could turn any human body part or the whole body into titanium steel. With this power, they controlled everything.

The discovery of the titanius injection was good and bad. There was no disease. An injection to any diseased organ, and it was healed.

An injection of titanius into one part of your body was okay, but injecting it into your bloodstream is disastrous. You feel great for the first couple of days, completely

normal. After a while though, you forget your name. Then you forget your friends and family. Soon you have lost all your memories and your ability to think for yourself and to feel emotions and pain.

You become nothing but a steel frame and your only thoughts are to serve the Control. The Control believed that they should be the only ones to think and feel. Everyone else should be a steel frame doing whatever the Control told them to do.

The people didn’t understand the total effect of the titanius injection. They all lined up when the Control offered it to the people.

Before you knew it, half of the world was mindless minions doing whatever the Control wanted. The other half, when they realized what was happening and refused the injection, was murdered for rebellion. The few rebels that managed to escape the Control, including myself, hid out in the Rocky Mountains. There we built a fortress, and tried to help other survivors get to us. At first we had about 7,000 survivors, but that number decreased rapidly because of the raids. During the last raid many were killed, and I escaped

only to be pursued persistently.

My legs were burning, my heart was pounding, freezing cold air ripped at my lungs as I frantically searched for an escape, but there was none. The Control had scorched the earth leaving it a desolate and barren landscape of dust. I could feel my legs starting to give out. In the back of my mind, I knew they were going to catch me, but I couldn’t give up, not yet. All hope was leaving my body as I felt myself beginning to slow down. Their yells and running footsteps were getting louder.

I kept beating my feet against the ground.

A loud crack resounded around me. The earth beneath my feet gave way, and I fell into darkness. The earth closed above me, and blackness surrounded me. I could hear the frantic and confused shouts of my pursuers above me. Four hands grabbed me and dragged me deeper into the darkness.

Katie Wolter is a student at Rushford-Peterson High School.

She is one of 8 area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its thirteenth year.

“Growing Green” gardening workshop Jerrold Tesmer, Extension Educator for Fillmore/Houston Counties The Houston County Master Gardeners and Caledonia Area Community Education would like to invite all experienced or budding gardeners to attend our second annual “Growing Green” Gardening Wo r k s h o p to be held at the Caledonia Middle and High School, Jerrold Tesmer 825 North Warrior Avenue, Caledonia MN, on Saturday, March 31, 2012. We will begin at 8:00 AM with exciting educational events going until 3:30 PM. The day is centered on growing and enjoying plants in an environmentally conscious way. You have a wonderful opportunity to seek out new gardening information and network with both novice and expert gardeners.

The workshop will have two keynote speakers. Seed Savers Exchange will discuss the need to save seeds to preserve our gardening and food heritage, and Jake Overgaard, U of M Extension Educator, will share info about gardening from Guatemala to Minnesota. The workshop also includes breakout sessions, workshop material, vendor viewing, country store, silent auction, and lunch.

You will be able to select three breakout sessions. Topics and presenters include: “Basic Composting” – Paulson; “Edible Food Crops” – Gherkin; “Planning Your Garden for Seed Saving” – SSE; “Beginning Apple Orchard Management” – Overgaard; “Eco-Gardening” – Meyer; “Fairy, Fairy, Quite Contrary” – Lind; “Appealing Alliums” – LaVelle; “Moonbeams at Midnight” – Pohlman;

and “Once Upon a Tree” – Goff.

Early registration deadline is March 22, 2012, with a meal provided $25.00; onsite registration on March 31, 2012, with no meal guarantee is $25.00. For more information or to register contact: Caledonia Area Community Education – Cindy Frank 825 North

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Lanesboro Agricultural Education department receives competitive grant The Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council (MAELC) awarded a $12,250 competitive grant to the Lanesboro High School Agricultural Education Department.

This grant will be used to expand the horticulture curriculum by building a greenhouse to utilize as a learning laboratory. The

Lanesboro school system has a strong agricultural education program that is led by teacher, Tim Willette and Assistant FFA Advisor, Kristi Ruen.

MAELC grants range in scale from funding an alternative energies curriculum to providing funding for a wireless agricultural classroom. A total of

eleven grants are being awarded to schools and organizations around Minnesota. Since its creation in 1997, MAELC has provided over $2.5 million in competitive grants, scholarships, sponsored projects and awards.

Two types of grant applications were funded. Priority Issues Grants are targeted spe-

cifically towards high school agricultural education programs.

Quality Program Grants align with the MAELC strategic plan of recruitment, retention, and transition of agricultural education students and teachers.

Established in 1997 by the Minnesota Legislature, MAELC is comprised of sixteen edu-

cators, legislators, government officials, and agribusiness and community organization representatives. The Council represents all of the major institutions and groups in Minnesota with an interest in agricultural education and serves as a focal point for initiatives to improve agricultural education in the state.

Minnesota State University Moorhead concert choir to perform in Preston The Minnesota State University Moorhead Concert Choir, the university’s premier choral ensemble, will provide an evening of choral music at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, in the sanctuary of Christ

Lutheran Church, 509 Kansas Street NW in Preston, MN. The concert will feature a variety of musical styles, ranging from Renaissance and Baroque motets to American folk songs and spirituals.

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Highlights of the program include the familiar Lost in the Night by F. Melius Christiansen, Lux Arumque, by the contemporary American composer Eric Whitacre, and the popular arrangement of the American folk song, Shenandoah, by James Erb. Other composers and arrangers represented on the program include William Byrd, Orlando di Lasso, Josef Rheinberger, André Thomas, and Moses Hogan.

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by Dr. Paul Nesheim who is in his sixth year as the director of choral activities at MSUM. Dr. Nesheim previously served on the faculties of Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, and Northern State University, Aberdeen, South Dakota, and during the 2009-2010 academic year, he was a visiting professor and conductor of the Concert Choir at the Lawrence University Conservatory of Music in Appleton, WI. He is a graduate of St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota,

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Study phase for human services collaboration near end

By Karen Reisner Social Services Manager Gail Bunge, Human Services consultant with Accenture Cari DeSantis, and CREST coordinator Lynn Skinner brought the county board up to date on the progress being made at the board’s February 28 meeting. Accenture LLP has been gathering information from each of the twelve counties which will be used to develop an operating plan and implementation plan for each of the counties.

The counties that are looking at the feasibility of redesigning and collaborating within their human services programs to deliver quality services efficiently include Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca, and Winona.

DeSantis explained they will be pulling all this information together to develop operating models. The last of the county interviews will be completed this week.

Around the beginning of May a model will be brought back to each county. The board will be able to see how it could impact this county. Counties will individually decide if they want to move forward to implementation.

The intention is to provide the broadest array of services as close to home as possible.

Skinner said the county can look at the plans for the county and also look at the plans for the whole. Then each will make their

decision. She said there will be a way for a county to opt out after a time.

Commissioner Chuck Amunrud asked if they could have comparison information of estimates if they didn’t change anything.

DeSantis said there is a growing demand for services and reduced resources to deliver those services everywhere. They will provide expected trend lines over five to ten years to help the board decide. She said they should understand that it will be a significant change.

Commissioner Duane Bakke brought up the relative size of Olmsted County and the number of employees they have. Skinner said Olmsted has the largest population and the largest commitment. She noted there will be a level of service provided by the coop and counties that wish to go beyond that level and provide additional services will do it on their own nickel.

DeSantis stated a coop will be able to attract more federal, state and philanthropic grants. The county staff will have connection to more staff, resources and expertise than they now have. She concluded saying there is huge potential for improving the human services quality, as well.

An agreement with Semcac for transportation was approved as presented. Bunge said it was basically the same as the 2011 contract. Commissioner Randy Dahl said it is an effective program.

Reductions in federal funding

Fillmore County Court Report On Monday, February 27, two people appeared before Judge Robert Benson in the Fillmore County Courthouse for sentencing. Israel Garsia, aka Maylcol Amaya Lopez, 20 of Rochester, and Juan Canales Lumbieras, 19, were both convicted of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the 3rd Degree, with a victim that is mentally impaired or helpless.

The conviction stemmed from an incident last summer involving both of the men and a woman.

All of the other charges were dismissed.

Both Garsia and Lumbieras were sentenced to 58 months in the St. Cloud correctional facility,

with credit for 202 days already served. At least two-thirds of that time must be spent in prison, with ten years under supervised release. They must also register as sex offenders and have no contact with the victim.

Nakeita Nicole Thomas, 30 of Newton, IA, also appeared before Judge Benson on February 27.

Thomas was charged with allegedly forging a check, which has a maximum penalty of five years in prison, $10,000, or both. She was also charged with theft by check, with a maximum penalty of one year in jail, $3,000, or both.

On July 9, 2011, police were

for reimbursement for unloaded miles has shifted some costs to the county. Bunge said we are in a rural county and providing transportation is a huge problem. The service provides transportation for medical related appointments.

Fee Schedule Michael Frauenkron, Feedlot, proposed changes in the fee schedule for earthen or concrete pits.

He acknowledged that Fillmore County’s fees have been the most expensive in the area. He proposed charging a straight fee of $750 for any engineered pit with no building over it. If there is a building, the fee would be determined by the square footage of the building.

Small pits less than 20,000 gallons would require a fee of $100.

No fee will exceed $1500 including pit, building or flat work when intended for agricultural use. This maximum does not include fees proposed for CUPs, late fees, variances, or fees outside feedlot activities.

Frauenkron had compared fees from many surrounding counties, noting some charge by animal units or some have an animal fee.

Bakke noted we still will be higher than anyone else. The proposed changes were approved.

Other Business In Brief •Kristina Kohn, Human Resources, announced the hire by Winona County of Beth Wilms as their new community services director. She begins March 19 and will soon appear before the Fill-

more County board. Her services will be partly shared by Fillmore County.

Heidi Knepper was hired as a property appraiser effective March 2.

•A long discussion over a new policy for EDA loan guarantees resulted in approval with some amendments. Bakke said he did not think the county should be guaranteeing loans. Cris Gastner, EDA, said it was a way to collaborate with our communities. The policy was approved with some amendments which included the elimination of land acquisition and working capital as eligible uses; plus, a statement that allowed a deviation from the stated criteria was also eliminated. Another amendment placed the maximum guarantee amount at $10,000 and limited the guarantee to no more than 25 percent of estimated project costs.

The policy was put into place after a request for collaboration from the city of Spring Valley.

The Root River Country Club has requested a revolving loan from the EDA. The golf course is outside of the city limits and the city requested a guarantee of 50 percent of the loan funds by the county. With the new policy in place the revolving loan guarantee in collaboration with the city of Spring Valley was approved at 25 percent of project cost or $8,750.

•Approval was given to submit a 10 year Solid Waste Management Plan to the state. Jon Martin

said little was changed except the county is using a single stream instead of a dual stream for recyclables. The plan is required to qualify for SCORE funds. Hauler agreements were approved with six businesses.

•Approval was given for a tax forfeited property in Spring Valley to be sold to the city for $500 (well under the appraised value) with the understanding that the city will clean up the blighted property and put it up for sale.

City Administrator Deb Zimmer estimated that it could cost up to $15,000 for demolition costs.

Amunrud suggested the city in the end may lose money, but will make the lot salable and get it back on the tax rolls. Shirl Boelter noted the property now is a liability and a safety issue for the county.

•No action was taken on a request by SE Minnesota MultiCounty Housing and Rehabilitation Authority (SEMMCHRA) for reimbursement of administrative shortfalls. Dahl said Semcac already deals with these clients and has more contact. Fillmore County has 29 Section 8 rental vouchers which allow qualified residents to have reduced rental rates. There have been complaints from clients on the services being provided by SEMMCHRA. Commissioners were concerned about the “redundancy” of services in this area with SEMMCHRA and Semcac. Bluff Country Housing Redevelopment Authority also provides housing services. It was decided more clarification was needed before action could be taken.

called to Nordic Lanes in Rushford about receiving a suspicious check.

A woman had entered the business and cashed a check, showing her Iowa driver’s license. It allegedly turned out to be a fake check.

Police found there was a woman matching her description in a jail in Jasper County, Iowa. Pictures were sent, and two employees from Nordic Lanes picked a photo of Thomas out of a photo lineup.

Her next court appearance is April 9, 2012.

Kelly Renae Kunz, age 43 of West Concord, Minnesota, also made a first appearance before Judge Benson. Kunz faced four charges of Drugs in the 5th Degree, each with a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail, $20,000 or both. She also faced one charge of driving a vehicle after cancellation of insurance.

Police found Kunz sleeping in a

vehicle in front of the Lanesboro BP, and said she was lost. Police noticed her speech was slurred.

She failed a field sobriety test, but no alcohol was found in her system. Police allegedly found bottles

of medications, including controlled substances, in her purse and vehicle. A urine test allegedly showed controlled substances in her system. Kunz has pled not guilty to the charges.

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By Kirsten Zoellner Superintendent Ehler testified before the House Finance Committee, along with board member Angela Colbenson and local businessman Brad Hoiness, February 8 and before the Senate Education Committee, along with Colbenson and board member Greg

Smith, February 15. The hope of the presentations was to draw further awareness of and detail the district’s need for a new pre-K through grade 12 facility. The district is hoping for $20 million in funding from the state in order to proceed with a referendum on the new school.

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While the facility of the future is still in question, the district is wasting no time keeping up the paces academically. The school board has approved a thorough, five-year strategic plan for the district. EncomLb. passing 10 goals, under the aim of high student achievement, a safe and welcoming environment, and efficient and effective operations, the plan includes 36 key initiatives as well as specific goal measurement tools.

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R-P has been at the top of testing performance levels consistently yet has seen repercussions because of the NCLB standards.

Through the waiver, a new accountability system will allow for more accurate measurements of district achievements, as well as allowing the department of education to partner with schools that truly need assistance. Schools will be broken into three designations using four measures of performance including meeting Annual Yearly Progress, growth in each student’s scores, growth in subgroups, and improved graduation rates. The school desig-

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The district is already gearing up for the annual testing. R-P Middle School will begin MCA Testing March 6, with the elementary to follow March 8.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY, MAR. 6 Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30 Sylvan Manor, Lanesboro and 10:30-11:00 Kenilworth Apartments, Lanesboro.

Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic 11-11:30pm, Thurber Building, Chatfield.

Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels. For fundraiser info, call 507-867-3583.* Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* AA Meeting, 7pm, Faith United Methodist Church, Spring Valley. “Living in the Solution.” Newcomers welcome.* Adult Children Anonymous (formerly known as Adult Children of Alcoholics) meeting, 7pm. Call Deb 507-765-5336 for info.* Preston VFW Auxiliary meeting, 7:30pm, Preston Servicemen’s Club.

Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in the Pio­ neer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.*

AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian.

Church, Mill St, Rushford.*

Preston AA Group, 7:30pm, United Methodist Church, Preston. For more info, call 507-951-6029.*

WEDNESDAY, MAR. 7 Fillmore County Public Health provides free blood pressure checks in Spring Valley, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Hillside Apartments, 409 S Hudson Ave. and 10:45-11:15 a.m. at the Community Center.

Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-5pm.

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Christ Lutheran Church in Preston: Soup Supper 6pm, Lenten Service 7pm.

THURSDAY, MAR. 8 Free Senior Coffee, 9am, Heritage Grove, Harmony.* Storyhour, Harmony Public Library, 225 3rd Ave. SW, 11:00 – 11:45, Preschool ages, No School No Storyhour.* Canton Senior Citizens meet at 1pm for cards and visiting, Canton Community Center.*

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Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, Senior Citizens Day, 9am-10am. 1300 West Tracy Rd. Spring Valley, MN.* Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St. Chatfield.*

Fillmore County Public Health Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Cherry Wood Apts, Mabel and 10:30-11:15am Fire Hall, Mabel.

Preston Seniors potluck luncheon, 11:30am, Legion Club TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) Meeting, Spring Valley Care Center

Lanesboro AA Group, 8:00pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, call 507-251-1771 or 765-2518.* SUNDAY, MAR. 11 VFW Men’s Auxiliary Breakfast 7am-1pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall Garness Trinity Lutheran Church- Soup and Sandwich lunch, 10:30am-1pm. 3.5 miles northwest of Mabel.

NA Meeting, 7:00pm, United Methodist Church, downstairs, Preston. Call Jay for info 507-765-4979. * Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm. Fountain Lutheran Church, south Main St. and Highway 52.* MONDAY, MAR. 12 Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.*

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

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country home on acreaGe: Original character intact, large 2 story home, 4 bdrm, 2 bath. You’ll love the built-ins, hardwood floors, large pantry & home office. Detached garage, 80 x 44 steel shed. On hard surface road. $129,900 24.7 acre - historic brick home: Ideal location, picturesque setting. 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, mature trees, outbuildings. 20 tillable top notch soils. Harmony. $212,000

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this home is a steaL! Custom built 5 bedroom, 3 bath home. Open & bright with 956 sq ft garage. Lower level offers large family/rec area. 2100 sq ft per floor. Harmony Only $240,000

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22881 oak hill drive, spring Valley $149,900 NEW L I S T I N G : Unique log home on wooded lot.

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120 4th st. sW, harmony: 3 bedroom ranch with nice basement and newer detached garage. $82,500 355 3rd aVe se, harmony: Spacious 2 bedroom ranch home, den area. Huge 2 car attached garage. $112,000 11:00 a.m. - Noon

efficient LiVinG: One of the nicest affordable properties you will find! Great lot, super location, & well Lot With VieW - Lanesboro - Awesome view! kept. Harmony $35,900 Buildable lot, 1/3 of an acre on edge of town. Buy now, build buiLdinG Lots: Offered $8000 below original price. Buy later. Nice little investment! $31,000 now and build when you’re ready! Newest division in Harmony40 secLuded acres: 1 sold – 7 left, some walk outs, starting at $14,900 Open to all Good mixture of woods and builders. room for famiLy & open area located north side of friends: 4 bedrm, 2 bath home, the Big Woods. Super hunting, LL familyrm, brick fireplace, master camping, good access. Drake bedroom, walk-in closets, 24 x 26 det Rd, Lanesboro $120,000 garage. Deck & screen porch. Harmony $122,900

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VieW oVer Lanesboro: Charming 2 bedroom home with open staircase, hardwood floors, high ceilings, and unbelievable space. 1 block to most everything Lanesboro $96,900

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

715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com 66167 230th ave, kasson, mn. $479,000 Country Acreage 15 acres of country with panoramic views. Custom built home with approx 4,000 sq ft of living space. Lower level walk out, in floor heat, stone center fireplace, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, main floor laundry and mud room. 40x60 pole shed w/attached mother-in-law apartment.

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5 acres – 5 miLe VieW: Custom built, 3 bedrm, 3 bath, walk-out ranch. Open & bright main floor. LL fireplace, walk out, large deck. Nicely landscaped. Can’t build for this price! $244,900 $238,500 LifestyLe to enJoy! Two bedroom, 2 bath condo, cherry wood cabinets, granite countertops, maple hardwood flooring,12ft ceilings. Enjoy incredible views. Secure Access, Handicapped Access. Garage Stall included Lanesboro $150,000 neW construction - Condo top floor unit in Lanesboro offers incredible views of dam, bass pond, downtown and north bluff. Furnace & electrical service installed, water & sewer stubbed to unit. You design and finish to your desire. A suggested floor plan is offered. Garage stall included.

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285 niaGara ct., harmony: 3 bedroom ranch on edge of town, full basement, 1 car attached garage. $84,900 340b 5th aVe. se, harmony: Over 1,300 sq. ft. townhome with open & bright floor plan, master bedroom, bath & walk-in closet, 2nd bedroom & bath. Large attached garage. $129,900

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14875 fremont drive, utica, mn. $320,000 Awesome country acreage.

Newer home built in 1990 w/3 bedrms, 4 baths, covered porch/deck. Newer - barn w/tack room, fencing and all set up for horses, newer mound septic system on 10.73 acres. This property is move in ready and numerous updates made to the property.

424 Parson st., spring Valley, $248,900 Incredible acreage in town! Backs up to woods for privacy, extensive and impressive landscaping. Fire pit, ponds & limestone retaining walls surround the property. Custom built 4 bdrm, 3 bath ranch home with over 4,000 sq. ft. Breathtaking views from back decks & finished LL/WO to patio below.

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chatfieLd - Great location for this ranch home on dead-end street. 3 bedrooms on main floor, 2 baths, main floor laundry, 3-season porch, newer water heater and furnace. Could have a 4th bedroom in lower level.

Oversized 2+garage. $114,900 chatfieLd - Turn of the century home on large corner lot. Main floor master bedroom, main floor laundry, wood floors, 9’ ceilings, builtins, screened in porch and (28x32) garage/ shop. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, all brick exterior, storage shed, garden area, and combo heat (nat. gas and wood). New Price $114,900 chatfieLd - 3+ bedroom rambler w/2 baths, newer windows, gas fireplace, 2 car garage, vinyl siding. Located close to parks and downtown. All appliances will stay. $129,900 $119,900 chatfieLd - toWnhouse - Great price on this immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhouse. Formal dining room, living room, open kitchen with center island. Family room in lower level with w/o to patio and fenced yard.

Deck is covered and ideal for relaxing. 2+ garage is insulated and sheetrocked. now $134,900 chatfieLd - Ideal location close to school, pool, and parks. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large foyer, family room w/ build-ins, bookshelves and entertainment center. Deck, storage shed and 2+ attached garage. $139,900 Lots for saLe - Chatfield - Fingerson & Donahoe - 1st Subdivison - Lots Starting At - $29,900

chatfieLd - Absolutely gorgeous home that has been completely remodeled and updated, but has kept all the charm. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, wood floors, new tile, remodeled kitchen, main floor laundry, formal dining room, jacuzzi tub in master bath, covered porch, private patio, fenced yard and huge 3+garage. $149,900 chatfieLd - Spectacular walkout ranch, loaded with extras. Open floor plan offers 3 bedrooms on main floor, main floor laundry, hickory wood floors, 2 gas fireplaces, granite countertops, maple cabinets and trim. Master bedroom with private bath w/ceramic walk-in shower and whirlpool tub, race track ceiling and w/in closet. Lower level family room walks out to patio with built in grill, rec room & 4th bedroom & bath. reduced $249,900 fountain - Remodeled and updated 3+ bedroom home on 4 city lots. 3100 sq. ft with 2 gas fireplaces, wood floors, formal dining room and living room, main floor laundry, covered private deck, steel siding and 3 car heated garage and storage shed. $139,900 Lanesboro - great location close to state bike trail and great views of the scenic bluffs. Small studio cottage is ideal for weekend getaway.

Room to expand. $37,900 reduced $28,500 Lanesboro - Spacious 2-story home on large lot. 3+bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 kitchens, large main floor laundry/mud room plus 2+garage. Newer windows, and new NG/Wood combo heat. Priced at $89,900.

commerciaL- chatfieLd - Tacades Sports Bar/Restaurant. Excellent opportunity to own this high traffic, well established sports bar/restaurant. Turn-key opertation. Building and all equipment are in excellent condition. Additional bar area for private parties. $540,000 Reduced $495,000

Lanesboro - Charm and character describe this home with original Douglas fir floors.

Main floor has high ceilings and archways for character. Lower level is partially sheetrocked. Newer 2 car garage and great location to state trails & park. $114,900 Lanesboro - 3+bedroom ranch with private backyard, 2 baths, main floor laundry, newer flooring, open floor plan, c/a,steel siding, large deck and 2+garage. $124,900 Preston - This large rambler sits on quiet street & had great views of deck. Home has been updated. Large open kitchen and dining room, living room, large master bedroom, and main floor laundry.

Large lower level family room with w/out to covered patio. New siding, windows flooring and heated garage. Was $139,900 now $129,900 rochester -toWnhome - Hard to find townhome in Salem Point.

Enjoy the water view from the 4-season porch or private patio.

Large living room w/fireplace, separate formal dining room, master bedroom w/full bath and w/in closet. Open kitchen w/center island. 2nd level has 2 additional bdrms, full bath & family room. $345,000, $335,000 commerciaL - Business not closing, just for sale. Wykoff - Gold st. restaurant - Established restaurant, turn key operation. Building completely renovated, equipment is newer and all inventory stays. Restaurant menu offers pizza, steak and fish specials, and more. Ideal for catering & deliveries.

Additional dining area in lower level. $285,000 $235,000

farm/acreaGes chatfieLd - 40 acres of prime hunting ground with creek running through it. Ideal for weekend getaways. $188,000 chatfieLd - Great location, 5 bdrm, 4 bath, 2 story home, 1.7 acre lot backs up to woods. Main floor w/open floor plan, w/ oldlivingrm kitchen Sdining, w/fireplace, 4-season porch, formal dining rm & laundry. LL finished w/ familyrm w/fireplace & w/o to patio, 2 add. bdrms, kitchenette/wet bar, & 3/4 bath. 3-car insul. garage, 2 patios, private fenced yard, & 20x26 carriage house w/ TV, phone & ethernet. $369,900 Lanesboro/WhaLan - Ideal acreage with everything you want or need. Approx. 8 acres with pasture for animals. 50x112 shed with 50x64 heated shop with 14’ ceilings.

Outdoor wood burner heats the house and shop. Additional barn and shed for horses/animals. 5 bedroom house with main floor master, laundry, living room, family room with wood burner, and screened-in porch. New well, roof, hot water heater and furnace. $199,900 Lanesboro - 14 acre paradise just north of Lanesboro.

1 mile from Eagle Bluff, close to Root River & State Trail. Ideal for horses or cattle. Large open kitchen & formal dining room, newer living room with fireplace and knotty pine. Main floor laundry, 4-season porch, large deck with hot tub, sauna, putting green and more. Barn w/shop above and heated shop/garage below. mabeL - Cabin on 16 acres-gorgeous 16 acre wooded site with new cabin, well and septic. Knotty pine interior, steel siding, covered porch, in-floor heat, kitchen, bath, laundry and loft area. Ideal for weekend getaway, rec land and great hunting. $149,900

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REAL ESTATE

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

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

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

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

ON THE CRUNCHY SIDE in Harmony is hiring a permanent weekend morning/ day cook, Sat & Sun, 12-15 hrs per wk. We also are hiring kitchen staff - varying shifts.

Apply in person anytime Wed. - Mon., ask for Miles. Join a growing business! Great place to work! h127,5- o

CITY OF NEW TOWN hiring police chief.

Salary DOQ/exp. Great Benefits. Must be eligible for ND P.O.S.T. Send resume: City of New Town, PO Box 309, New Town, ND 58763, email: ntauditor@restel.net MCAN

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Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util.

Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o

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Preston - No Pets 507-259-6740.

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Buy this thome for an investment or for your FAX itresidence, in! Newer furnace, personal 507-765-2468 W/H electrical breaker box and metal roof. Home needs some work & there is room for garage. 55 1st Ave SE $40,000 MLS#4034244 Preston Residence or rental property. Main floor laundry, 3 rooms used as bedrooms.

Main floor has been remodeled & e-mail it in! updated w/newer cabinetry, drywall and electrical. 317 St. Paul St. SW, news@fillmorecountyjournal.com $40,000 MLS#4034251

Preston

3 bdrm, 3 bath, walkout rambler on 1+ acre, vaulted ceilings, master suite, MF laundry. 3 car detatched insulated, NEED TO THANK SOMEONE? heated garage w/ workshop & 3/4 call the Journalbath. at 507-765-2151 or 800420 Parkside Dr. $279,900 599-0481 (507MLS#4032983 area code) and we’ll take your message overGreat the phone.

Preston 1 1/2 story 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath and attached 3 season porch. One car detached garage and Flat Lot. $64,900 $59,900 MLS #4031651 Preston 3 bdrm, Rambler, MF Laundr y, Large Garage, l o w m a i n t e n a n c e ex t e r i o r, Close to swimming pool park and trail $109,900 $99,900 MLS#4030099 New Listing Exceptional 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 story with tons of wood flooring & panel walls, large kitchen with “L” shaped island and informal dining, hot tub room off master brdm. $179,000 MLS #4033170

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For Rent: Nice 2 bedroom apartment east of Harmony. First month free with signed lease and deposit. 507-459-2012. r20,27,5,12- o

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Scenic View TownhomeS 2 bedroom house, in Lanesboro.

Into a Cash Cow • Spacious 2 & 3 bedrooms $550 plus utilities. Available immediately.

County Journal Month to month lease. Wendy 507-765• AttachedFillmore garages included PH: 507-765-2151 OR 1-800-599-0481 3350. r27,5- x • Beautiful area FOR RENT: 2 BR apt. in Preston. $375/ • Starting at $505 mo. 1BR $300/mo. 507-765-4521 or 507Income restrictions apply.

272-9889. r27,5- o 507-864-7880 • Rushford, MN www.paramark.us LAKEWOOD SENIOR HOuSINg, ROUND UP SOME GOOD DEALS 420 Bench St. Chatfield. Easy living...no in the Fillmore County yard work, no shoveling! For those who Journal Classifieds. are 62 and older, handicapped/disabled.

1-bedroom apts. Heat paid. On-site launImmaculate 3 bdrm, 2 bath, Houston. dry. Rent based on income. Off-street Split foyer, tuck under garage, huge deck. parking. Call (507) 867-4791.

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REAL ESTATE LAND acres Organic tillable. Sat. 12885 Mahan Dr., Utica Twp Crawford Co, WI. NWSE, SENE 2 10 5. www.rogerland. com for photos, terms and conditions. See MLS# 4034567. No buyers fee. Roger Johnson, Registered WI Auctioneer 231952. WI MN Real Estate. La Crosse, WI 54602-0214. rogerjohnson@auctionfarmland.com. 608-385-8080.

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410 N. Main, Harmony, MN • (Across from Kwik Trip)

BRokeR, GRi, aBR

VeRy seCluded spot Lots of privacy. Twelve year old large modular home on 25 acres. Beautiful country setting. Hunter’s dream area. 40’ x 80’ pole shed of which 40’ is insulated shop. Could be handy man’s dream. Bring horses and four-wheelers, plenty of room and trails. 16165 351st Ave, Harmony. $165,000. Always Find your dream home in call Randy Barnes for appointment, 507-251-3271. theloweRed Journal Classifieds ReCently $10K Well kept older home on large lot in nice neighborhood, newer kitchen, stained glass window, open staircase, main floor living, newer roof, priced to move. 225 3rd Ave. SE, Harmony. $49,900. Always call Randy www.fillmorecountyjournal.com Barnes for appointment, 507-251-3271.

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CUTE & CLEAN RANCH

GREAT STARTER HOME

UNIQUE LAYOUT

$109,900

729 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD

#4034731

• 3 Bedrooms plus 2 dens • Main Fl laundry • Numerous updates, steel siding • Huge 2 car garage, deck movie-in-condition

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255 1ST AVE NE, HARMONY

#4021335

• 4 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Open layout • 3 Finished levels

TOWNHOMES

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

LOTS FOR SALE

CHATFIELD – Fingerson & Donahoe First Subd.

Covenant controlled neighborhood with lg cul-de-sac, walk-out lots w/private backyards. Lots starting at $29,900. NEW PRICING AND ADDITIONAL LOTS AVAILABLE! LANESBORO – 1.43 acre building site within city limits. Great views, walkout, city utilities, protective convenants apply. $44,900 #4031256 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 $22,900.

Realty Co.

THE HARMONY AREA CHAMBER of Commerce has two openings in the Harmony Visitor Center. Responsibilities include: answering questions in person, via email or on the phone about the Harmony area and chamber members, promoting the Harmony area, working with mailing lists, maintaining brochure racks, assisting chamber director, working with volunteers.

Hours would include every other weekend including some holidays, April 1 - October 31. Send cover letter and resume to HACC, PO Box 141, Harmony, MN 55939 or hacc@harmonytel.net by March 9th. h27,5o Spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking for a caring individual to fill a part-time CNA position. Includes every other weekend worked. Shift and weekend differentials offered. If interested please send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com.

EOE h5,12- o Full-time teller position. Experience preferred but will train. Please inquire at Security State Bank, Wykoff or Spring Valley. h5,12- x Spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking to fill a part-time evening cook position. Approx. 20 hours per week including every other weekend. Previous cooking experience required, some supervisory experience preferred. To apply send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975, or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com EOE h5,12- o

$129,900

#4027871

2 AVE B NE, CHATFIELD

NEW PRICE

• 4 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Storage shed • Open layout • Mainfloor laundry • Deck news@fillmorecountyjournal.com • Large quality windows • Steel siding • Deck • Heated garage • Nicely landscaped • Quiet dead end street close to park STEP BACK INTO TIME UPDATED WITH CHARACTER ON 12.69 ACRES

NEW LISTING

#4033043

225 3RD ST SW, CHATFIELD

$89,900

#4029937

CHARACTER GALORE - SUPERIOR MAINTAINED

$129,900

#4030895

3 FILLMORE ST SE, CHATFIELD

• 2 Bedroom plus den • Gas fireplace • Sunroom • Breakfast nook & dining room • Updated windows • Corner lot close to downtown • Very clean

216 BURR OAK AVE NE, CHATFIELD

• 4 Bedrooms (3 on main) • 2 Baths (master) • Paneled doors • Vaulted ceilings • Quaility windows • Deck • Private backyard • 2,948 sq ft

$164,900

#4034269

VERY RUSTIC WITH OPEN LAYOUT

$159,900

414 COTTAGE GROVE AVE, PRESTON

NEW PRICE

211 CLIFF ST NE, CHATFIELD

$159,900

#4034271

• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • 3 Family/living areas • Large lot w/mature trees & private backyard • Formal dining • Gas fireplace • 6 panel doors • Quiet street close to school • Storage shed REMARKABLE ORIGINAL WOODWORK

• 5 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3,085 sq ft • Main floor living • 3 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Solid doors • Refinished hardwood floors • New septic • On blacktop • Hardwood floors • Pocket doors • 9’ Ceilings • Several well-kept outbuildings • 2.5 miles from town • Master suite • Granite tops • Newer windows • Fireplace • 2 Car garage • Historic home

SOLD

DRIVERS - DAILY PAY! Hometime choices: express lanes 7/on-7/off, 14/ on-7/off, weekly. Full and part-time. New trucks! CDL-A, 3 months recent experience required. 800/414-9569 www.driveknight. com MCAN PAID IN ADVANCE! Make $1000 Weekly Mailing Brochures from Home! Free Supplies! Income is guaranteed! No experience required. Start Immediately! www. theworkhub.net (VOID IN SD) (MCN) ACCOUNTANT/BOOKKEEPING - Tax andAccounting office is seekingAccounting/ Bookkeeping help. Requirements include excellent customer service skills, a two year degree or equilvalent experience, Proficient on Quickbooks with Payroll and/or Tax Preparation experience a plus. Have the ability to multi-task and work well in a fast paced environment. Position can be Parttime or Full-time. Salary based on experience. To be considered send a resume to Major & Company, PO Box 316, Preston, MN 55965. h5,12- o

626 UNION ST NE, CHATFIELD

$89,900

#4034304

• 2 Plus bedroom • 2 Bath • Large corner lot • Main floor living • Totally updated • All appliances • Move-in condition • CA

BEAUTIFUL OLD WORLD CHARM

613 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD

$144,900

#4029563

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 3,526 sq. ft.

• Original woodwork • Hardwood floors • 2 Car attached garage and 1 car detached

QUIET STREET & PRIVATE BACKYARD

NEW LISTING

$149,900 $149,900 Advertising in the Journal 1149 LONE STONE CT SE, CHATFIELD #4031391 is a SNAP. 317 PROSPECT ST. SE, CHATFIELD #4034111 • 4 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Quality windows

$339,900

GREAT MILES - GREAT HOMETIME Must be Canadian eligible. 3,000 miles weekly. $0.42 for all Canadian miles.

Monthly performance bonuses. Great benefits. 1,000+ trip length. Home every 7-10 days. 888/691-5705. MCAN

2 CAR GARAGE + STORAGE SHED

THE BEST DEALS

20602 CTY 2, CHATFIELD

DRIVERS NEEDED: Earn up to $45,000 your first year +benefits. Get pre-hired with Roel, TMC, Halvor Lines, Swift, Werner & others. No experience needed. Training classes start weekly. Call 800/835-2540.

MCAN

A Great Read!

• 2 Bedrooms • 0.52 Acre lot • No backyard neighbors • Updated throughout • Hardwood floors • Gas stove • Permanent siding • New roof • Mature trees

315 BENCH ST SW, CHATFIELD

Experienced CDL-A Van Drivers needed. $1,000 sign-on stay-on/stay-on bonus!

Hometime options! National & regional fleets include flatbed, refrigerated & curtain side. AA/EOE. Call Roehl at 877/774-5313 or GoRoehl.com. MCAN

Spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking for a caring individual to fill an RN/LPN position. This is a part time position and includes every other weekend.

Shift and weekend differentials offered.

If interested please send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: Human Resources, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE h5,12- o

• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Original woodwork • 3+ Bedrooms on same level • 2 Baths CLASSIFIEDS • 2 Car garage • Numerous updates • Move-in condition • Leaded windows • Paneled doors • Hardwood floors • 2 Enclosed porches • Numerous improvements PLACE TO FULLYFIND FINISHED 2005 WALKOUT GREAT LOCATION

IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE in 507 area code 800-599-0481 $139,900

521 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD

ROOT RIVER HARDWOODS is looking for a reliable person to work in the saw mill.

Benefit package available, retirement plan.

Apply at Hwy 52 N in Preston. 507-7652362. h27,5- o

CHARMING DOLL HOUSE

136$59,900 St. Anthony St. • P.O. Box 496 $59,900 Preston, MN 55965 #4033600 1006 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD #4033840 380 MAIN ST NORTH, CHATFIELD • 1-800-599-0481 765-2468 • 1 Bedroom•• FAX Main floor living • Garage • 2 Bedrooms • Main floor507-765-2151 living • New appliances • Permanent siding • Appliances • New roof • Newer furnace • Central air • Roof • Driveway news@fillmorecountyjournal.com • 6 Panel doors • Modernized kitchen • Water softener • Convenient walk to downtown • 0.22 acre lot • Move-in condition • Immediate possession www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

Fillmore County Journal fRee to over 10,000 households.

TIM DANIELSON 507-765-2151 • 800-599-0481

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KENILWORTH APARTMENTS and Sylvan Manor of Lanesboro have apts. for seniors 62+ or handicapped/disabled. Rent based on income. Onsite laundry, large communtiy room and patio for tenant use. Call 507-467-2222 EHO r4tfn- o

#4025648

• 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Wood/vaulted ceilings • 3 Car garage • No backyard neighbors

NEW PRICE

222 SILVER ST S, WYKOFF

$74,900

#4031606

43 ACRES

$279,900

#4032099

• Updated 1966 1.5 story • 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Numerous outbuildings • Fenced pasture w/pond • Paved road • New septic

#4034601

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Lg Foyer • Family Rm w/gas fireplace • Vaulted ceilings • Close to HS, new roof, oversized garage

NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES

135 GOLD ST SOUTH, WYKOFF

$119,900

#4029728

NO WORK NEEDED!

NEW LISTING $124,900 101 PLEASANT ST EAST, LANESBORO #4034548

• 3 Bedroom • Main floor laundry • Level corner lot • New windows, roof, siding, boiler, water heater • Recently updated kithcen & bath, deck • Patio

For more information on these listings and others visit...

$99,900

#4029199

• 2 Bedrooms • 2 Full Baths • 2 Car Garage (24x28) • 2 City lots • Fireplace • Hardwood floors • Vinyl siding

RANCH JUST OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS

NEW LISTING

$144,900

1.93 AC

835 MILL CREEK RD NW, CHATFIELD

#4034941

• 3 Bedrooms • Hardwood floors • Awesome location • New septic • Vinyl siding • Replacement windows • Fenced yard • Storage shed

COMMERCIAL

RETAIL OR OFFICE SPACE

$169,900

• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Bath • 2 Car garage • 5 Lg bedrooms • Hardwood floors • Main floor living roof • Updated throughout • Original • Lg lot w/no backyard neighbors • Updated roof & furnace •• New Gorgeous French Second Empire cottage

34392 CTY 12, LANESBORO

21 GROVE ST NE, CHATFIELD

NEW PRICE

616 CLIFF ST NE, CHATFIELD

HOBBY FARM-PRIVATE SETTING

CHARMING STARTER HOME WITH UPDATES

218 MAIN ST SOUTH, CHATFIELD

$49,900

#4029131

• Solid main floor building plus basement • Includes warehouse w/loading dock

GREAT BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

REDUCED 100K

150 HWY 30 WEST, CHATFIELD

$549,900

#4026186

• 18 Unit hotel/motel w/Community Room & Banquet Hall • 18,277 sq. ft. under one roof • Includes 3 bdrm, 2 bath home • 3.2 acres COMMERCIAL BUILDING DOWNTOWN

NEW PRICE

212 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD

$64,900

#4027142

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

Monday, March 5, 2012

EMPLOYMENT

EMPLOYMENT

Full-Time Teller

Rushford State Bank, a locally owned community bank since 1867, is looking for a teller to meet our growing needs. A teller will be responsible for executing financial transactions while recommending and selling bank products and services. Applicant should be a self motivated team player able to multi-task with experience in cash handling and customer service.

If you are an enthusiastic person with an eye for detail, please apply in person at Rushford State Bank or send resume, by Monday, March 12, 2012, to: Rushford State Bank Attn: Jim PO Box 648 Rushford, MN 55971 or email jimr@rushfordstatebank.com

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals • Part-Time Nurse, Night Shift (RN or LPN) • On-call Bremmer Suites Aide (must be 18 or older) • 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

EMPLOYMENT HELP WANTED: Housekeeping.

Weekdays and every other weekend required. Starting in March. 507-467-2936. h20tfn- o OTR DRIVERS - Full or Part-time. Must be 24 yrs. or older. 2 yrs or 150,000 miles experience. Clean driving record. TS EXPRESS, Northwood, IA, 800-328-7646 ext. #7. h20,27,5- x The Preston Park Board is now accepting applications for part-time Park Maintenance help for the 2012 season. This position will include 25 hours per week at an hourly wage of $8.40 and will run from approximately April to September.

Applications may be picked up at City Hall Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Position will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to applications recieved by 4:30pm Friday, March 16, 2012 at 4:30pm. h27,5- o ON THE CRUNCHY SIDE in Harmony is hiring a permanent part-time day bartender, Thur-Sun, 20-25 hrs per week. We are also hiring evening bartenders/wait staff - varying shifts. Apply in-person Wed. - Mon., ask for Lisa. h27,5- o HOW HIRING: Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500.00 weekly potential. Info. 1-985-646-1700 DEPT. MN-485. h5,12,19- x

For more information contact Kelly at GSLS PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507/864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Services Creative Christian Living and Human Service

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AUTOS

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AUTOS

Trade IT! We take motorcycles, snowmobiles, atv’s on trade. Get the car or truck you want. Turn yours into cash!

HWYS. 52 & 58 IN ZUMBROTA

apply Online at: 507-732-7617 www.zumbrotaford.com 1-800-761-6086

Tax Refund Sale Special 2000 Plymouth Grand Voyager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2995 1992 Mazda 626. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1695 1997 F350 Super Duty Diesel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3500 2002 Buick LeSabre 95,000 miles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5995 2004 Hyndai Santa Fe New clutch, AC pump, manual trany . . . .$4150 1998 Buick Park Ave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2795 1994 Ford Ranger XLT 4 cyl., auto, 58,000 miles. . . . . . . . . . . . $3500 2005 Saturn Relay Van Loaded, DVD, 87,000 miles . . . . . . . . . .$8295

507.864.2969 • 25024 St. Hwy. 43, Rushford, MN

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

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

Apply at Express Employment Professionals

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

AUTOS Nice Chevy pickup- 1977 $3,700.

Dependable 2000 Ford Windstar 132,000 mi. $1,500. Phone 507-498-3675. a9/20tfnx For Sale: 2004 Dodge Ram, 4-wheel drive pickup, 4 dr., loaded, new tires & brakes. $9,000 or B.O. and 1997 Dodge Ram Sport, 4-wheel drive pickup, reg. cab. $2,500 or B.O. 507-421-3012. a5,12- x CASH FOR CARS: All cars/trucks wanted.

Running or not! Top dollar paid. We come to you! Any make/model. Call for instant offer: 800/871-9145 MCAN

Safe. Secure. Smart Featherlite, Inc., manufacturer of custom order and standard model specialty trailers located in Cresco is seeking motivated individuals to fill the following positions:

ASSEMBLERS

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

ASSEMBLY WELdERS Must be able to accurately read and interpret print packets, instructions, and work orders for assigned jobs, and fabricate aluminum and/or steel components, sub-assemblies or assemblies as required using proper welding techniques. The successful candidate will be able to work with minimal supervision and will be selfmotivated. Previous welding experience is required.

Wages are based upon experience. Featherlite offers a comprehensive benefits plan that includes health insurance, life and disability insurance, dental insurance, 125 Plans for Medical and Child Care Reimbursement, 401K, vacation and personal time, holiday pay, prescription safety eyeglasses program, and others.

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

Featherlite, Inc. does require pre-employment drug screening.

EOE/M/F/V/D

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 888-472-9219 (MFPA) FOR SALE AMSOIL: Oil and Filters good for 25,000 miles or one year. Transmission Fluid good for 100,000 miles. www. amsoil.com Dealer Charles Aldrich 356 S. Broadway, Alden, MN 56009, chuck@ adlrichforcongress.com. a3/5-4/30- x ‘99 BUICK REGAL, good condition, appraised at $2750, for sale for $2500 obo, runs perfect, few minor cosmetic problems: windshield crack, miscolored trunk, bumper cracked, gas gauge not working properly. Runs great, will last years, contact for more details. a5- x

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AUCTION CALENDAR Mon., Mar 12 - 12:00 noon, Hay & Straw Auction. Held at Preston Dairy & Farm of Canton. For more info. contact Don at 507-743-2250 or Gehling Auction Co. 507765-2131. www,gehlingauction.com Notice in the Journal.

Thur., Mar. 22 - 9:30 am, Notice of Upcoming Consignment Auction. Sale site - Gehling Implement & Auction Co., Preston, MN. For more info contact Gehling Auction, Inc. 507765-2131, www.gehlingauction.com.

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Fri, Mar. 23 - Notice of Upcoming Online Auction, starting 10:00am. Selling Farm Equipment and Vehicles. For more info contact Gehling Auction, Inc. 507-765-2131, www.gehlingauction.com.

PUBLIC NOTICES

FORESTVILLE TOWNSHIP BID NOTICE Sealed bids will be received until 7:30 p.m. on April 16, 2012, by the Township Clerk on behalf of the Forestville Town Board for the following: Class 2 road rock that meets MN Dept. of Transportation specifications, with the bidder to have the ability to deliver 100 - 1,000 tons per day anywhere in the township at the Board’s request, and delivery prior to June 15th.

Quarry site must be specified in the bid.

All other road rock including breaker run rock and 2 ½” rock with fines to be delivered and spread anywhere in the township at the Board’s request. All bids must be per ton for rock. All bids must be per ton for delivery. Also, accepting bids for grading and/or snowplowing. Bids are to be on a per hour basis. All work to be done at the Board’s request and be acceptable to the Board. Also, accepting bids for township roadside mowing/two times per year, bids for township spraying, and bids for mowing of the township hall property.

All bids must accompany a Certificate of Insurance for Workers Compensation, Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any defects. Please mark envelopes as “Bid Enclosed.” Bids will be opened at the regular monthly meeting on April 17, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at the Forestville Town Hall.

All bidders or representatives are invited to attend the bid opening.

Connie Morger, Clerk Forestville Township 20967 – 212th St. Preston, MN 55965 Publish 5,12

THANK YOU my heartfelt thanks to all of you who helped me celebrate my 99th birthday.

The party was great and I appreciate all the effort put forth by the staff at Traditions in Preston to help make it a memorable day.

Special thanks, too, to Casey and his old timers for their wonderful music. I very much appreciate all the nice birthday cards and the fact that so many of you took the time to stop by. I am very fortunate to have all my family and friends.

Amos Anderson t5- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Kimball FAmily wishes to thank everyone from Spring Valley and surrounding areas who supported us during Beverly’s passing. It was very much appreciated.

Thank you all. t5- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I would like to thank everyone who helped me celebrate my 80th birthday on Sunday the 26th at the Legion. It surely was a big surprise to me and also to see so many people there. Also, thanks for all the cards and gifts and my family for all the work they did and keeping it so secret.

Evelyn Larson t5- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THANK YOU to my family and friends for all the food, cards, phone calls, and visits while I was recuperating from foot surgery. I couldn’t have done it without you. Preson is a special place to live.

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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE IN DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE COURT DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-12-125 Fri. Mar. 9 . . . . . . . . . . 7:30pM In Re: Estate of Sat. Mar. 10 . . . . . . . …. 7:30pM Kenneth A. Merkel a/k/a Kenny Merkel Sun. Mar. 11 ………… 7:30pM Decedent NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE PG OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND Run Time: 1 hr. 38 mins.

CREDITORS Notice is given that Informal probate of the Decedent’s will dated 3/17/2011 and the codicil to the will dated March 17, 2011, and separate writing (x) under Minn. Stat. 524.2-513 (“Will”), has been Bring your own bucket for popcorn and save! filed with the registrar. The application 507-886-show(7469) has been granted. www.facebook.com/JemTheatre Notice is also given that the Registrar www.jemmovies.com has informally appointed Sara Warren and Scott Merkel, whose addresses are 111 Capelle Court, Spring Valley, MN 55975 and 26625 Raven Road, Bring your own bucket for popcorn save! MN 55975 as Personal Springand Valley, Representatives of the estate of the above decedent. Any heir, devisee or notice other interested person may be entitled The Fillmore County Planning to appointment as personal representaCommission will conduct a meeting on tive or may object to the appointment the evening of March 15, 2012 in Room of the personal representative, and the 601L in the Fillmore County Courthouse personal representative is empowered to at 101 Fillmore Street Preston, MN starting fully administer the estate, including, after at 7:00 p.m. There will be a public hear30 days from the date of the issuance of ing on a Conditional Use Permit request her letters, the power to sell, encumber,

by Tom & Shelly Kraetsch of Hidden lease or distribute real estate, unless Valley Campground in Preston Township objections thereto are filed with the Court to expand their existing Campground. (pursuant to Section 524.3-607) and the Chris Graves Court otherwise orders.

Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Notice is further given that all credPublish 5 itors having claims against the said estate are required to present the same to said personal representative or to the NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A Court Administrator within four months CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT after the date of this notice or said claims FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING will be barred.

REGULATIONS Dated: 2/29/12 HIDDEN VALLEY CAMPGROUND /s/ James D. Attwood Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore Registrar County Planning Commission has been JAMES D. ATTWOOD presented an application from Hidden Court Administrator Valley Campground, represented by Tom By /s/ Mary Specht & Shelly Kraetsch of 78291 – 280th Street, Deputy Racine, MN 55967 for a Conditional Use Kelly M. Wagner #0314031 Permit to expand their existing campBaudler, Baudler, Maus & Blahnik ground from 31 to 37 sites on their prop124 North Broadway erty located in the in the NW ¼ of the NE PO Box 1268 ¼ of Section 5 Preston Township. The Spring Valley, MN 55975 land is located in an Agricultural District (507) 346-7301 Fax: (507) 346-2537 and is just east of the City of Preston.

Publish 5,12 Notice is further given that said petitioners Tom & Shelly Kraetsch will be heard at a monthly meeting of the Fillmore County Planning Commission on March 15, 2012 at 7:05 p.m. in Room 601L of the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN, 55965 at which time all interested persons will be heard.

Information will be available at that time as to when the Fillmore County Board of Commissioners will act upon this petition.

Dated: March 1, 2012 Chris Graves Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 5

PUBLIC NOTICES

Farm real estate For sale 232 acres Sealed bids will be received at the Law Office of Rippe, Hammell & Murphy, P.L.L.P., located at 110 East Main Street in Caledonia Minnesota until March 26, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. for the purchase of approximately 232 acres of real estate located in Section 33 of York Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota. This property has excellent tillable land and is located on the Stateline Road.

Bids shall be made in writing and enclosed in a sealed envelope and plainly marked “Fillmore County Farm Sale” on the exterior.

Bids shall contain the name, address and phone numbers of the bidder. Bids may be either delivered in person or mailed to Joseph Hammell, Rippe, Hammell & Murphy at 110 East Main Street, Caledonia MN 55921.

Bids shall be deemed to be received on the date the bid arrives at the office. Initial sealed bids shall be accompanied by a cashier’s check made payable to (Hammell & Murphy Trust Account) for 5% of the bid as a potential earnest money deposit. Unsuccessful bidders will have their checks returned.

SELLER RESERvES THE RIgHT TO REJECT ANY ANd ALL BIdS ANd NEgOTIATE wITH BIddERS. The successful bidder will be required to enter into a Standard Minnesota purchase Agreement; said agreement will provide for real estate taxes being prorated to the date of closing and provide for a closing date on or before May 4, 2012. The premises are being sold “AS IS”.

If you would have any questions regarding this property, the bid procedure, or if you wish to view this property, please contact Attorney Joseph Hammell at 507/725-3361.

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Summary of Minutes February 14, 2012 County Board Meeting The Fillmore County Board met in regular session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press.

The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: NONE The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda.

• remove February 7, 2012 Board minutes from Consent Agenda.

• the following amended Consent Agenda: 2. Renewal of technical support agreement with Marco at discounted rate.

3. Deferral of restricted grant revenue from 2011 to 2012.

4. Liquor license for Root River Country Club, LLC .

5. Payment of Medicare revalidation fee to National Government Services.

• February 7, 2012 Board minutes as amended.

• enter into SE Minnesota Redesign Human Services Collaboration agreement with Bush Foundation.

• five year Cooperative Purchasing agreement with State of Minnesota.

• Local #85 Law Enforcement Legal Services 2012-2014 labor agreement.

• grant application for $1,500.00 to Southeast Service Cooperative for 2012 Wellness grant.

• amend agenda to add consideration of Dodge-Fillmore-Olmsted Joint Powers Agreement.

• enter into DFO Joint Powers agreement.

The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount MN Office of Enterprise Technology, services

$1,522.00 Whitewater Wireless, equipment purchase

$2,376.96 Winona Heating & Ventilating, services

$1,407.02 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above)

$5,305.98 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (27 bills - not listed) $4,233.87 TOTAL REVENUE FUND

$9,539.85 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount B & H Radiator & Welding, parts

$837.67 Fastenal Company, supplies

$741.47 G & K Services, supplies

$623.26 H & L Mesabi, equipment

$10,223.45 Hanson Tire Service, Inc., services

$2,091.72 Hovey Oil Co., Inc., fuel

$19,462.51 North American Salt Co., salt

$3,948.41 Ziegler, Inc., parts

$1,560.96 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $39,489.45 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (12 bills - not listed) $1,616.12 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND

$41,105.57 AIRPORT FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Professional Engineering Services, services

$1,805.45 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above)

$1,805.45 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (1 bill - not listed) $11.10 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND

$1,816.55 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date.

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

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

Publish 5

142+/- Acres Offered Sealed Bids

Sealed bids will be accepted until 4:00 PM on March 19th, 2012 at RE/MAX Select Properties, 25 W Center St, PO Box 425, Harmony MN 55939.

The property to be sold: is located on County 30, Fillmore County, Section 32, Bristol Township., 142 acres +/-. Bids will be accepted as follows:

Parcel A: 100 acres +/-, 90.2 acres of land currently enrolled in CRP. Seller will pay program buyout.

Parcel B: 42 acres +/-, woods Parcel C: Combination of Parcel A & B, total 142 acres +/Bids will be opened privately by seller and broker. The top three bidders will be notified and must be reachable by phone on March 19. The top three bidders will be required to meet Tuesday, March 20th at 10 am at the RE/MAX office in Harmony, for a bid off. Each bidder will be able to raise their bids until a highest and best offer is reached. The successful bidder will be required to immediately enter into a purchase agreement providing earnest money in the amount of ten percent (10%) down and the balance payable upon date of closing. Possession will be given upon the date of closing. Survey provided by seller.

Property is subject to Wind Rights Easement with Enexco Energy, Agreement available upon request All bids must be: in writing, signed by person making the offer, include a return address, best reachable telephone number, and letter of financial approval supporting your offer.

Submit bids to: RE/MAX Select Properties, Roxanne Johnson, Broker 25 W Center St, PO Box 425, Harmony MN 55939 Bids must be received by 4 PM on Monday, March 19th, 2012 Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any and all technicalities in the bidding process. Announcements on the day of the bid opening shall take precedence over previous announcements. Buyers must make their own inspection of the property.

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