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Super Tuesday in Fillmore County Large turnout for DFL Caucus GOP turnout good at Caucus

A large crowd fills the Kingsland library during the DFL precinct caucus on March 1.

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By R ich Wicks rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Despite snow-covered roads and a sudden return to wintery temperatures, nearly 100 citizens attended the Democratic precinct caucus on “Super Tuesday” at the Kingsland school library in Spring Valley. Registration opened at 6:30. Participants ranged from toddlers through senior citizens, although only those who will be 18 or older on Election Day were able to cast ballots.

After signing in, each was assigned to a particular table representing one of the

nine precincts participating in the local caucus. At 7 p.m., Convener Teresa Cerling opened the caucus with a welcome message and instructions from Ken Martin, DFL state chair, which included, “The DFL seeks to end discrimination and bigotry in all its forms and to inspire broad participation in our party.” Those in attendance selected Cerling to serve as the Caucus Chair.

Although a handful of the attendees simply cast their ballots and left, the majority stayed for the entire caucus See DFL Page 2 

GOP volunteer Bill Fisher, of Chatfield, welcomed those in attendance to the caucus and officially convened the meeting.

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By K irsten Zoellner kirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com

A Republican candidate needs 1,237 delegates to win the GOP nomination for president. In Minnesota, there are 38 delegate votes up for grabs at the national convention and the process to secure them can seem complicated. While the caucus used to be the favored method for the whittling down of candidates, in 2016, only 11 states will hold Republican caucuses, Minnesota being one. Super Tuesday, March 1, caucuses held around Fillmore County help to determine the 3

delegates that will represent congressional district 1.

In contrast to primaries, caucuses allow for an open community gathering where voters can directly discuss the issues at hand and the candidates running for office. After discussion, voters cast straw poll ballots for the candidates of their party only. Results of the poll determine delegates for county, state, and national party conventions and each of Minnesota’s eight congressional districts is allotted a total of three delegate votes for a total of 24 See GOP Page 2 

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process, which included picking caucus tellers (ballot counters), naming precinct chairs, and electing delegates to the county convention (now known as the Organizing Unit Convention) to be held March 19. Cerling also encouraged all participants to consider proposing resolutions for consideration, and she explained the process of such resolutions being considered and possibly amended at the various levels of the process, all the way to the state convention, and eventually the national convention in Philadelphia set for July 25-29.

She gave examples of topics to consider for resolutions, such as agriculture, education, employment, public safety, veterans’ affairs, and tax policy. Several resolutions were discussed and tweaked by the various precinct groups.

The highlight of the caucus, of course, was the voting for Democratic candidates for President.

As required, the caucus ballots were counted after 8 p.m., and when the nine precincts’ votes were combined, they showed 47 votes for Bernie Sanders, 35 for Hillary Clinton, 2 uncommitted, and 3 “spoiled” ballots.

Immediately following the caucus, local results were called in to tally with statewide results.

statewide congressional delegates.

These are later combined with an additional 14 statewide delegates.

The caucus results are binding, meaning delegates to the GOP National Convention later this year in Cleveland, Ohio, must be cast proportionally to Super Tuesday results.

In Fillmore County, seven caucuses were held, representing 23 townships and 14 cities in Fillmore County. In the state, Marco Rubio walked away with the leading number, 14 delegates or 36.8%. The result wasn’t a cakewalk, however, as challenger Ted Cruz, finishing second in the state, picked up 13 delegates or 28.9%, and election surprise Donald Trump picked up 10 delegates or 10.2% of precinct votes.

At the gathering at the Thurber Building in Chatfield, hosting the townships of Chatfield, Jordan, and Pilot Mound, as well as the City of Chatfield, the excitement in the crowd was palpable.

More than 65 were in attendance, with standing room only, as citizens listened to Bill Fisher, who convened the caucus promptly for the 7 p.m. start. Fisher welcomed the crowd before offering an explanation of the evening’s process and division by town/ township to break down to discuss the issues and candidates.

“What you think and say is important,” stressed Fisher.

“This is your opportunity to talk through the issues.”

Many were first time caucus goers, including many youth, eager to have their voices heard in the party. In Minnesota, caucus participants are required to be at least 18 at the time of the November election and in agreement with party principals. Some were eager to take their allotted two minutes of time to discuss their promotion of a particular candidate.

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“He’s going to get us bombed,” said another of candidate Donald Trump.

Others were quiet, already knowing where their loyalties lay, simply wanting to do their civic duty. On more than one occasion, activity in the groups alternated between casual chuckles over one candidate’s plans to silence as voters listened to impassioned campaign for another.

Within the precincts, the locales first determined tellers to distribute and collect ballots and a chairman and secretary to be responsible for ensuring the correct processes were followed and that ballots were properly cast and accounted for. Additionally, contributions to the party, which stay within the region, were collected and names taken of those wishing to serve as election judges or volunteers, in numerous capacities, during the remaining campaign months and beyond.

Following the straw poll vote, those present determined the precinct delegates to the county convention, as well as alternate delegates. Delegates serve a twoyear term in the position and will participate in the county convention, April 2, at 9 a.m., at the Fountain Community Center. These delegates are then eligible to move on to both the state and national convention if chosen. “Fresh faces are always good,” enthused Brenda Johnson, of Chatfield, a longtime party advocate.

For the precincts gathering in Chatfield, vote results varied widely and broke down to 25 for Marco Rubio, 14 for Ted Cruz, 14 for Donald Trump, 10 for Ben Carson, and 7 for John Kasich.

“I’m thrilled with the turnout,” said Johnson. “I’ve been here enough times. I’ve seen it busy and I’ve seen it light. This is definitely one of the busier times,” she continued. While some may have expected winner-take-all results, Johnson noted she hadn’t

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expect to see a big win by any one candidate in particular, especially given the number of those in attendance. “I’m glad to see the young, fresh faces. Everything is still in play. It’s an exciting campaign.”

Bill Fisher, also of Chatfield

agreed. “Many people participated tonight and many helped make the evening go smoothly. It was good to hear people speaking up, advocating for candidates. It’s been a positive event; a positive win-win evening.”

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C ommentary To the publisher and Bluff Country communities and businesses

By Robert Coe Chatfield, MN There have been many poorly informed and controversial articles in the past month on Southeast Minnesota Historic Bluff Country, INC. (SMHBC).

Most of these stories have been from sources such as court documents, communities’ members or hearsay.

I agree SMHBC has another challenge to regain its status as Robert Coe the premier source for information and tourism in the SE Bluff Country. Historic Bluff Country recovered from the first episode in 2012 by reevaluating and improving its focus to the members and visitors to the Historic

Bluff Country area. This was accomplished by moving the office to a more central location and increasing the money management structure. This was successful while getting less participation from communities and businesses that formally gave higher support to the organization. Even now the SMHBC board has maintained its financial and tourism responsibilities to the region.

Now SMHBC has been presented a second time with improving its functions with the scenic area. The present board has made decisions that will sustain and improve visitors’, members’ and communities’ future, most of them with members’ feedback.

One major change was to not have a staffed office location in a community. The Harmony and Rushford locations during their times showed little visitor

Choosing a president

By Yvonne Nyenhuis In the New Testament, we are told the story of Jesus who walked among the people of Israel. The world was a “dangerous place filled Yvonne with vioNyenhuis lence, fear and superstition”. The crowds that came to hear Jesus were looking for deliverance.

Today, 2,000 years later, we are living in a “dangerous world filled with violence, fear and superstition”. The crowds gather looking for a hero, a savior that will make all the bad stuff go away. There are many candidates for President offering to

lead us to the promised land.

They all have their own vision for the future. They lay before us their plans for creating jobs, restoring prosperity and opportunity and keeping us safe from the evil that threatens us at home and abroad.

Understandably, we are confused and search to find a path through the labyrinth of lies and misinformation. Each of us relies on our personal experience to guide us. Since our experience is radically diverse, we have great difficulty arriving at a consensus and choosing someone who is best fit to deal with the staggering problems that confront us.

We keep hearing that Americans are “angry”. They see government as the “enemy”. They rail against the “establishment”.

traffic, especially during 2014, for the investment outlay. In this “now” information age, a visitor usually researches before they make their plans to visit.

When they are in SMHBC, they use their mobile device for their daily activities and stay.

Not investing in a physical location freed up tourism funds to enhance SMHBC’s online present, www.bluffcountry.com.

Another major change was to offer the businesses and organizations a listing in the community member’s presence on the SMHBC website, www.bluffcountry.com. This is at no cost to the business or organizations.

To my knowledge, no other bluff country visitor website or publication offers this feature of listing all the communities of more than 50 citizens from Adams through Spring Valley and Rushford to La Cresent.

If a business or organization

wishes to enhance their exposure, a nominal fee is required.

In Mr. Sethre’s editorial in Fillmore County Journal of February 22, he states “I’ve seen these situations occur all too often. People of a non-profit organization are often given a lot of trust.” He states this, brings in an unrelated occurrence in another state many years ago and then writes his organization has taken his experience, knowledge and support away from SMHBC. I was raised and taught that when someone is experiencing a setback, that is the time to increase your support and not withdraw it. This was done even though a common goal is shared which is to bringing visitors to communities and businesses in the “bluff country”, which is a common reference to the whole region.

Because I am also in business, Cozy Locksmith & Security,

and my community has continually supported the Southeast Minnesota Historic Bluff Country organization, I have chosen to enhance my investment by spending the additional fee to steer visitors to my information. The way I view it is no other organization, whether it be Trail Towns, City of Lanesboro, etc., can attract visitors from such a wide area.

Plus, it is not specific to Root River Bike Trail or the Highway 16 Scenic Corridor. I get better exposure over such a multicounty region.

I know Southeast Minnesota Historic Bluff Country will come out of this recent challenge as a better and stronger tourism organization. With more support from all the communities and businesses, it will attract growing numbers to the area which will benefit all the members and region.

You’d think that those in power are aliens who came from outer space! “We the people” disregard the fact that the government is made up of our neighbors and friends from our districts who we send to Washington to represent our interests. We are the government! The government is us!

In the last two terms, we installed a Democrat in the White House. In 2010 we sent to Congress members who opposed everything he has been trying to do, hardly a formula for solving problems and growing the economy.

We are not victims. We have not been betrayed. “We” are responsible for the gridlock in Washington!

There is another anomaly that has escaped discussion. While we all pretty much agree that the money and time spent cam-

paigning is ludicrous, lately I have become aware that the job market has slowed. Employers are reluctant to increase their workforce during the two years candidates are campaigning. It is a time of “uncertainty”.

It may be another year before they are ready to make decisions about their future needs. It is an irony that while candidates talk about creating jobs, they are by their actions slowing the process.

In sports we play on a team.

In order to “win” the game the members of the team work together and support each other.

They respect their captain and look to him (or her) for leadership. If we want to win as a country, we need to send representatives to our government who are congenial who are able to work together to advance our interests. We also need to show appreciation and respect for our President. The inability to work together and fighting among ourselves signals to other countries that we are weak and unable to mount and sustain a resistance to the evil in the world.

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C ommentary Letter about in response to Erding letter...

To the Editor, When parents of African American or Native American schoolchildren tell us their kids are being unfairly targeted and disciplined, I believe those parents! Such discrimination is a very serious problem, yet Erding dismisses it as not important at all—strange for a man who has black family members and who claims to have many African American friends.

Really, how could it be unimportant for minority kids to learn just how little the dominant white culture values them and their families, as Erding demonstrates so well?

Erding says the real problem stems from the destruction of the traditional—legal—family.

Yet, if the family is so destroyed who are all those adults advocating for all those minority kids in that Rochester school district?

It is long-established practice for members of the dominant culture to turn the focus of attention away from themselves and to conjure “pathology” in the oppressed and not in themselves. No, never in themselves.

I would like to see Erding demonstrate personal responsibility for something he can and should address and it would be so easy. He could simply start caring about what happens to minority kids in schools.

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Minnesota’s budget surplus: $900 million ST. PAUL – The updated state budget numbers are in, and they remain positive according to State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston).

Minnesota’s economic experts recently found that our state is projected to see a nearly $900 million surplus for the 201617 budget cycle, but this total is down from a $1.2 billion forecast that was estimated in November.

“While it’s somewhat disappointing to see the projected number decline by $300 million in the past three months, we need to recognize that any surplus exists because taxpayers are contributing too much to state government,” Davids said.

“Our focus for 2016 should be to provide the middle class with tax relief.”

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is longer than 300 words, then it will qualify as a Guest Commentary and require the photo of the commentary writer. No Guest Commentary pieces can exceed a 700 word count limit. If we receive a piece that exceeds either limitation, we will notify the author of the piece and they will need to trim the word count. Our staff will not trim the word count for authors. All writing contributions are subject to the Publisher's discretion. Authors may only submit one commentary per 30 days. All submissions require a name, phone, city, and state. Readers can submit commentary pieces to news@ fillmorecountyjournal.com. The deadline is noon on Wednesdays prior to the next Monday publication date, with the exception of weeks in which publishing days may be affected by holidays.

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R-P Schools inducts National Honor Society 2015-2016 members On Sunday, January 31, the Rushford-Peterson Chapter of the National Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony. The National Honor Society recognizes those students that have followed our school’s motto of “Always Our Best” in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. This year’s current members made up of Keean Benson, Noah Dahl, Kate Klungtvedt, Bailey O’Hare, Caryn Wolter.

The 2015-2016 inductees are

seniors Carissa Bieberdorf, Savannah Neitzke, Clara Wieser and juniors Ashley Agrimson, Halle Bauer, Noah Carlson, Neil Courrier, Nell Himlie, Brianna Koop, Andrea Larson, Sarah Mensing, Ellen Nelson, Logan Quimby, Nathan Wick, and Abigail Wieser. The guest speaker for the ceremony was Mr. Duane Koenen, RushfordPeterson Science Teacher.

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“State government is fully funded for the next two years,” Davids said. “Our liberal friends need to resist the temptation to spend away this surplus this session and join House Republicans in looking for ways to ease the tax burdens of hardworking Minnesotans.”

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Obituaries Lois E. Ryan Lois E. Ryan, age 101, of Harmony, Minn., died Friday, February 26, 2016 at the Gunderson Harmony Care Center in Harmony. A Mass of Christian burial was held 10 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2016 at Nativity BVM Catholic Church, Harmony. Burial followed in Calvary C e m e t e r y, rural Canton. Friends called from 9 a.m. until Lois E. Ryan time of services. The Lindstrom Funeral Home assisted the family.

Lois was born August 30, 1914 in La Crosse, Wisc., to Joseph L. and Jessie (Presho) Sievers. She was married to Elry Ryan in Decorah, Iowa, on September 3, 1935.

Early in her life, she and Elry owned a restaurant in Harmony.

They lived in Pennsylvania for a short time while Elry worked for a steel mill. After they moved back to Harmony, she worked as a sales clerk at Morem’s Toggery.

Lois was an avid golfer and bowler, she was known for her wine, for which she won awards.

During retirement, she played bridge well into her 90s. She never missed watching the Twins and Vikings play their games on tv. Grandma Lois was an animal lover, especially her beloved Precious.

Lois is survived by a daughter, Theresa “Elrayne” Ryan of Rochester, Minn.; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Elry in 1979, and a son and daughter-inlaw: Dennis and Geri Ryan.

Mark C. Blaess Mark C. Blaess, age 55, of

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Newburg, Minn., died Friday, February 26, 2016 at his home surrounded by family after a courageous 6-year fight with cancer.

Mark was born June 7, 1960 in Cresco, Iowa to Darold and Arlene (Reinertson) Blaess.

He attended the North Winneshiek School. On March 21, 1981 he married Susanne Mark C. Blaess (Sue) Hanson in Decorah, Iowa. He worked at Mabel Mill & Elevator and operated Mark’s Welding & Repair in Prosper, Minn., before going to work at Harmony Enterprises (HECO), where he was employed as a welder for 27 years.

Mark was a member of the Toot and Whistle Club and the Hesper-Mabel Area Historical Society. He was a devout Allis Chalmers tractor and equipment restorer and collector. Mark was a long-time volunteer at the Hesper-Mabel Steam Engine Days where he operated the threshing machine and other antique machines. He enjoyed working on his tractors, going to antique tractor shows, going on tractor rides, cruising around on his Allis Chalmers golf cart, camping, and especially spending time with his family and companion dog, Charley.

Mark is survived by his wife, Sue of Newburg; five children: Brandon of Newburg, Melissa (Ryan) Abshier of Evansville, Ind.; Brett of Newburg, Molly of LaCrosse, Wisc.; and Benjamin of Harmony; a grandson, Riley Mark “Little Buddy” Abshier; his parents, Darold and Arlene of Canton, Minn.; a brother, Michael (Kim) of Decorah, Iowa; a sister, Robin Holstad of Idaho; and nieces and nephews. Mark had a special place in his heart for Madlen and Rosalie Dressel

of Germany, neighbors, Dacia Inglett and Dean and Deb Stortz and family; and his dog, Charley.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Funeral services were held 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at the Burr Oak Lutheran Church in Burr Oak, Iowa. Burial took place in the Burr Oak Cemetery. Visitation was from 4 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 1 and one hour prior to services at the Burr Oak Lutheran Church. Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel assisted with arrangements.

Viola Berg Funeral services for Viola Berg were held 11 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2016 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Ostrander, Minn., with Pastor Herman Bakker officiating. Burial took place in the Ostrander C e m e t e r y.

Visitation was held 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the church and continued one Viola Berg hour prior to the service. Hindt Funeral Home of Spring Valley, Minn, was in charge of arrangements.

Viola I. Berg, age 93, of Ostrander, Minn., passed away in her sleep on Monday, February 29, 2016 at the Ostrander Care Center in Ostrander, Minn., where she was a resident since January 2012.

Viola Ione Henderson was born at the family home near Chester, Iowa, on February 25, 1923. She was the daughter of John and Mabel (Elfrink) Henderson. Viola was baptized and confirmed in the Greenleafton Church. On April 12, 1940, Viola was united in marriage to Oscar Berg at her family home.

They farmed in the Ostrander area for over 40 years. She helped feed the animals, milk the cows,

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There, they became members of the Immanuel Lutheran Church.

While living in Cresco, Viola worked at the Cresco Care Center and waitressed at the Red Hut and then, the Country Kitchen Restaurant. After retirement, Viola enjoyed baking, cooking, entertaining family and friends, and also playing cards and shopping.

Viola is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Steve) Ludemann of Heron Lake, Minn.; sons, Darrell (Shirley) Berg of Spring Val-

ley, Minn.; and Richard (Lois) Berg of Eau Claire, Wisc.; five grandchildren: David, Dan, Kevin, Kimberly, and Shelley; nine great-grandchildren: Brandon, Benjamin, Dustin, Jarod, Jordyn, Daylan, D.J., Jaden, and Isaac; five great-great-grandchildren: Lexi, Bradan, Isabella, Urijah, and Kinnick; and sister, Betty (Al) Root of Rochester, Minn.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mabel; husband, Oscar in 2003; and three brothers: Harlan, Vernal, and Carroll.

Always loved, never forgotten.

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County highway projects in 2016 CR 117 in 2016 using the slightly used culverts. The public hearing will be held on April 5 at 10 a.m. during the board meeting.

Projects scheduled in the updated plan for use of the one-half cent sales tax in 2016 include four bridge replacements (one on CR 115 and three on CR 117). The funds will also be used to chipseal eight miles of road including portions of CSAH 25 and CSAH 5.

Other projects on the 2016 construction list include finishing the Sumner Township bridge replacement on Raven Road and finishing the bridge replacement on CSAH 25 north of Peterson. The final lift of asphalt will be done within the city of Peterson. The big

ty coordinator Bobbie Vickerman and human resource officer Kristina Kohn to complete the Human to runResource ONE Management TIME, the Certificate Program. The program is through the Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust. The cost for both Vickerman and Kohn to complete the program will be $799.

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• Chairman Marc Prestby commented on Preston meetings for a Veterans Home. Commissioner Bakke will sit on the Preston Veterans Home committee.

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A federal off-system bridge project will be the replacement of a bridge on CSAH 23 between Canton and Lenora.

Federal funds for highway safety will be used to place Chevron signs on curves across the county (43 locations). A possible project on the state park road account is the improvement of the Lanesboro Fish Hatchery Road.

Gregg offered three quotes for the purchase of a Wheel Loader. The lowest of three quotes was approved. The county will purchase a John Deere 2015 624K loader from RDO Equipment, Rochester, at a cost of $175,210.84. The purchase was discussed during the Highway Committee meeting. The loader will be stored in Preston. A MnDot loader has been available there from November through April 1 per agreement.

Approval was given to purchase a laptop computer, docking station, and two monitors for the Engineering Tech Sr. An HP Elite Book 850 and docking station will cost $1,325.56 and two HP 24-inch LED monitors will cost a total of $263.74.

Other business • Approval was given to place an outdoor bench in honor of Judge Robert Benson on the courthouse grounds. The maintenance-free bench will be purchased with donations.

• The resignation of Matthew Hoff, jailer, was accepted, effective March 3.

• An updated policy concerning the use of county fleet vehicles was approved.

• Approval was given to hire a temporary office support worker not to exceed six months. The hire was recommended by the Personnel Committee.

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nurses will do a test of smaller, 11.6 inch screen laptops while working out of the office. If the2x2, smaller2x4 screen&laptops 2x8 work ads out, they will be less costly and could also be useful for other departments. The test or demonstration of the smaller laptops will be done at no cost to the county.

• Updated Joint Board of Health (Houston and Fillmore Counties) bylaws were approved.

• A request to purchase eight Early Childhood Physical Activity Kits for SEMCAC Head Start program using Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) grant funds was approved. Eight kits will cost a total of $1,800.

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By Karen Reisner County commissioners flew through their March 1 board meeting in almost record time.

Commissioner Duane Bakke was absent.

County Engineer Ron Gregg had informed commissioners at the last board meeting as to the availability of a couple of lightly used culverts. They can be purchased from MnDot by the county at a significantly reduced cost. The intention is to use the culverts on a couple of bridge projects this year.

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Be a hero and donate blood during Red Cross Month During Red Cross Month in March, the American Red Cross invites individuals to become everyday heroes by giving blood.

March has been recognized as Red Cross Month by every U.S. president since 1943. Red Cross Month is a celebration of supporters who are the face of the Red Cross in their communities, helping to prepare for and bringing help and hope after emergencies.

For more than 30 years, blood donor Sherri Kay has been helping the Red Cross fulfill its lifesaving mission. “Knowing that I help to save lives and make a difference through the Red Cross is one of the most significant things that I do,” she said.

Heroes of all blood types are needed to ensure a sufficient blood supply this spring. The Red Cross must collect approximately 14,000 blood and platelet donations every day for patients.

Make an appointment to donate blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities: • Mabel: March 28, 2 p.m. 7 p.m., American Legion, 114 N. Main St. • Spring Valley: March 23, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Kingsland High School, 705 N. Section Ave. • Houston: March 22, 1 p.m.

- 7 p.m., St Mary’s Church, 202 S. Sheridan St. How to donate blood Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identifica-

tion are required at check-in.

Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood. org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.

About the American Red Cross The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that

save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-

profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

Fillmore Central National Honor Society Fillmore Central High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society would like to announce the selection of the following students for membership to our local chapter: juniors Kendyl Bennett, Paige Bennett, Kenzie Broadwater, Kelsey Christoph, Cassidy Hanson, Dorothy Jorgenson, Abby Lange, Maggie McKernan, Riley Means, Casey Olson, Kierra Olson, Samuel Peters, and Samuel Rustad.

These students join current National Honor Society members, seniors Samuel Bahl, Blake Bigalk, Nathan Birch, Allison Coyle, Lexi Dols, Shelby Ebner, Megan Hendrickson, Kurtis

Hershberger, Matson Kiehne, Alex Lange, Gabrielle Shupe, Caitlyn Walsh.

To be eligible for membership consideration, students must be in either their junior or senior years, have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 and submit a membership application. Additionally, potential members must meet high standards of leadership, service, and character. From the information provided by the applicants and experience gained while working with applicants, the Faculty Council chooses new members for the society.

RATE INCREASE NOTICE

Notice of Public Hearings for Minnesota Energy Resources customers served by Northern Natural Gas (NNG) PGA

Minnesota Energy Resources has asked the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) to increase its natural gas rates. The requested increase is approximately $14.8 million, or about 5.47% overall. Depending upon customer class and use, the actual percentage of any increase will vary. The requested increase would add about $3.50 to a typical residential customer’s monthly bill.

Minnesota Energy Resources requested the rate changes described in this notice. The MPUC may either grant or deny the requested changes, in whole or in part, and may grant a lesser or greater increase than that requested for any class or classes of service.

The MPUC will likely make its decision about the final rates in October 2016. If final rates are lower than interim rates, we will refund customers the difference with interest. If final rates are higher than interim rates, we will not charge customers the difference.

If you move before a refund is issued and we cannot find you, your refund may be treated as abandoned property and sent to the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Unclaimed Property Unit. You can check for unclaimed property at www.missingmoney.com. To make sure we can send you any refund owed, please provide a forwarding address when you stop service.

Public Hearings

Administrative Law Judge Jeanne M. Cochran is holding four public hearings. Any Minnesota Energy Resources customer or other person may attend or provide comments at the hearings. You are invited to comment on the adequacy and quality of Minnesota Energy Resources’ service, the level of rates or other related matters. You do not need to be represented by an attorney.

Public Hearings Schedule

Cloquet Monday, March 28, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

Cloquet Chamber of Commerce 225 Sunnyside Drive, Cloquet MN 55720

Rochester Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 12:30 p.m.

Rochester City Hall, Room 104 201 4th Street SE, Rochester MN 55904

Albert Lea Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

Albert Lea City Hall, City Council Chambers 221 E Clark Street, Albert Lea MN 56007

Rosemount Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 12:30 p.m.

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Bad weather? Find out if a meeting is canceled – call (toll-free) 855-731-6208 or 651-201-2213 or visit mn.gov/puc Submit Written Comments

Comment Period • Comments accepted through April 15, 2016 at 4:30 p.m.

• Comments must be received by 4:30 pm on the close date.

• Comments received after the comment period closes may not be considered.

Online Visit mn.gov/puc, select Speak Up! find this docket (15-736), and add your comments to the discussion.

U.S. Mail If you wish to include an exhibit or other attachment, please send your comments via U.S. Mail.

Minnesota Public Utilities Commission 121 7th Place East, Suite 350 St. Paul MN 55101

Written comments are most effective when the following items are included: 1. The Docket Numbers in the subject line or heading • MPUC Docket Number G-011/GR-15-736 • OAH Docket Number 68-2500-32993 2. Your name and connection to the docket 3. The specific issues that concern you 4. Any knowledge you have about the issues 5. Your specific recommendation 6. The reason for your recommendation.

Important: Comments will be made available to the public on the MPUC’s website, except in limited circumstances consistent with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The MPUC does not edit or delete personally identifying information from submissions.

Accommodations If any reasonable accommodation is needed to enable you to fully participate in these meetings (e.g., sign language or large print materials), please contact the Office of Administrative Hearings at 651-361-7000 (voice) or 651-361-7878 (TTY) at least one week in advance of the meeting.

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Bradley honored by Thrivent Financial for outstanding performance LANESBORO, MN, February 15, 2016 – Walter Bradley, 102 Sheridan Street South, Lanesboro, a financial associate with Thrivent Financial, has qualified to attend the Peak Performers conference as a Sierra Level qualifier by providing outstanding financial guidance, solutions and service to members of the organization in 2015. Out of more than 2,300 Thrivent Finan-

cial representatives nationwide, 466 individuals qualified for this honor.

Bradley is with Thrivent Financial’s Two Rivers Regional Financial Office, and serves members in Lanesboro and surrounding communities.

Bradley will be recognized by his peers from across the country at Thrivent Financials annual confer-

Home repair loans and grants available With warmer weather upon us, USDA Rural Development is gearing up to help local homeowners finance home improvements through low-interest loans and grants.

“Now is a good time for homeowners to evaluate the need for necessary repairs or replacement of items such as a roof, electrical, plumbing and siding,” said Tom Traetow, Area Specialist for Rural Development’s Southeast Area. “Energy efficiency improvements through replacing windows and insulation also qualify.

Funds can also be used to replace a furnace, sanitary disposal system and to make homes handicap accessible.”

Traetow said applicants must own and occupy the home, and their income may not exceed guidelines established by county and household size. Income limits vary by county and average $25,000 for a one-person household and $28,500 for two-person household in Southeastern Minnesota. Income limits increase for larger sized households.

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Bradley has been with Thrivent Financial for 14 years. He has been recognized for his performance two times.

About Thrivent Financial Thrivent Financial is a financial services organization that helps Christians be wise with money and live generously. As a membership organization, it offers its nearly 2.4 million

member-owners a broad range of products, services and guidance from financial representatives nationwide.

For more than a century it has helped members make wise money choices that reflect their values while providing them opportunities to demonstrate their generosity where they live, work and worship. For more information, visit Thrivent.com/why. You can also find us on Facebook and Twitter.

Thrivent Financial representatives are licensed insurance agents/ producers of Thrivent Financial, the marketing name for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Appleton, Wisc. They are also registered representatives of Thrivent Investment Management Inc., 625 Fourth Ave S., Minneapolis, Minn. 55415. For additional important information, visit Thrivent.com/disclosures.

with the local USDA Rural Development office for income limits in your county.

Applicants must also have an acceptable credit history, show repayment ability, be unable to afford a conventional loan and live in a community with a population of 20,000 or fewer. Faribault, Northfield, and Owatonna are eligible for the program as they are currently “grandfathered” in.

The maximum loan is $20,000, repayable over 20 years with a 1% interest rate.

Grants are limited to elderly homeowners over the age of 62, and can only be used to remove health or safety hazards or remodel dwellings to make them accessible to house-

hold members with disabilities. The maximum grant is $7,500.

For assistance in the following counties: Blue Earth, Dakota, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, LeSueur,

Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Scott, Steele, Wabasha, Waseca and Winona, contact the USDA, Rural Development office at 1408 21st Ave NW, Suite #3, Austin, Minn. 55912. (507) 437-8247 ext. 4.

Evidentiary Hearings

Formal evidentiary hearings on Minnesota Energy Resources’ proposal start on May 23, 2016 at the MPUC, 121 Seventh Place East, Suite 350, St. Paul. The purpose of the evidentiary hearings is to allow Minnesota Energy Resources, the Minnesota Department of Commerce-Division of Energy Resources, the Minnesota Office of the Attorney General-Residential Utilities & Antitrust Division, and others to present testimony and to cross-examine each other’s witnesses on the proposed rate increase.

If you wish to formally intervene in this case, please contact Administrative Law Judge Jeanne M. Cochran, P.O. Box 64620, St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0620. The deadline to file a Petition for Intervention is February 12, 2016.

Effect of Rate Changes

The chart below shows the effect of the interim and proposed increases on monthly bills for customers with average natural gas use. Individual changes may be higher or lower depending upon actual natural gas use.

PROPOSED CHANGE IN AVERAGE MONTHLY BILLS NNG PGA service area

Customer Class General Service - Residential Sales General Service - Small Commercial & Industrial Sales General Service - Large Commercial & Industrial Sales Small Volume Interruptible Sales Large Volume Interruptible Sales Small Volume Joint Sales Small Volume Interruptible Transportation Transport for Resale Small Volume Joint Transportation Large Volume Interruptible Transportation – CIP Applicable Large Volume Interruptible Transportation-CIP Exempt Large Volume Joint Transportation-CIP Applicable Large Volume Joint Transportation-CIP Exempt Super Large Volume Joint Transportation Super Large Volume Interruptible Transportation-CIP Exempt Super Large Volume Interruptible Transportation-CIP Applicable

Average Monthly Use (Therms) 72 85 742 4,964 14,930 4,508 13,186 22,118 9,057 71,735 615,696 44,358 637,125 941,379 1,515,614 25,462

Present Monthly Bill* $63 $78 $557 $2,735 $7,296 $2,575 $1,394 $1,887 $1,261 $3,561 $13,255 $2,865 $18,331 $14,991 $6,589 $1,190

* The present rate levels identified in this application represent the rates authorized in Docket No. G011/GR-13-617.

Interim Monthly Bill $66 $81 $574 $2,793 $7,382 $2,637 $1,534 $2,076 $1,387 $3,916 $14,577 $3,150 $20,159 $16,091 $6,633 $1,236

Proposed Monthly Bill $67 $83 $568 $2,822 $7,414 $2,668 $1,668 $2,090 $1,494 $4,412 $18,555 $3,502 $24,741 $15,989 $8,134 $1,308

The table above reflects proposed increases to the monthly customer charge and the per therm distribution charge. For joint service customers, the table also reflects proposed increases to the daily firm capacity charge.

How to Learn More

Minnesota Energy Resources’ current and proposed rate schedules are available at: Minnesota Energy Resources 301 2nd Street NW, Bemidji 910 Cloquet Avenue, Cloquet 304 N Park Street, Fairmont 3460 Technology Drive NW, Rochester 2665 145th Street W, Rosemount Phone: 800-889-4970 Web: www.minnesotaenergyresources.com/company/rate_case.aspx

Questions about the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission’s review process?

Minnesota Public Utilities Commission 121 7th Place East, Suite 350, St. Paul MN 55101 Phone: 651-296-0406 or 1-800-657-3782 Email: consumer.puc@state.mn.us

Persons with hearing or speech disabilities may call through their preferred Telecommunications Relay Service.

Minnesota Department of Commerce 85 7th Place East, Suite 500, St. Paul MN 55101 Phone: 651-539-1534 Web: https://www.edockets.state.mn.us/EFiling/search.jsp Select 15 in the year field, enter 736 in the number field, select Search, and the list of documents will appear on the next page.

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Scams worry Ostrander residents place. Chief Mosher also received a complaint regarding an email scam, and he encouraged residents to call him “anytime someone gets any mail, email, text message or phone message asking for personal information”. Mosher also reported that background checks were successfully completed and are OK regarding Caleb Hall’s application to join the fire department.

He also stated that “We still have two people in Ostrander that have warrants. Other law enforcement agencies and I are working on these.” He then updated the council on dog ordinance violations, stating that the Olson’s are looking to move out of town with their dogs, and asked to have until April 1 to complete that move.

Council members felt this was reasonable. Regarding another home with five dogs, there was discussion about how to

By Rich Wicks The Ostrander City Council met on March 1 for a regular meeting, which started at 5 p.m. due to the Minnesota Caucus which was set to open at 6:30 p.m. Members present were Erin Brugh, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, Clerk Chris Hyrkas, Heidi Jones, and DJ Start. No visitors had signed up to address the council, so following the consent agenda items, the council heard from Dustin Tart, reporting on city maintenance. He reported no significant news. Fire Chief Brian Miner gave a report on activity for the fire department.

Next, Police Chief Tom Mosher gave his monthly activity report. He assisted an Ostrander citizen regarding possible financial fraud, and recommended the citizen contact the county where the alleged fraud actually took

handle this, and it was decided that Chief Mosher will send the homeowner (Antony Becker) a letter to ask that they come into compliance with the ordinance.

In Old Business, the council reviewed the bid from Mike Souhrada for the community center roofing, but no action was taken, so the city attorney could be consulted first. The bid shows $6,250 for materials, $5,600 for labor, and $450 for dumpster, totaling $12,300.

The council reviewed a report from Mike Bubany on behalf of David Brown Associates, titled “2016-2017 Utility & Street Improvements Analysis”. The recommendations include raising water rates by 40% now and 4% annually for the next several years, adjusting base rate to $30.80 and the volume rate to $4.20 per 1,000 gallons, and raising sewer rates by 20% now and 2% annually for the following two years. The council voted to implement these increases as recommended, and

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In New Business, the council considered a request from Dan Rudd to have part of his parcel that is for sale annexed into the city limits. After discussion, the council decided to look into this further, and took no action at this time. The council discussed two citizens’ concerns about the city’s snow removal practices.

Dustin Tart will work on making the requested changes/repairs. The city received a request to invest in the Southeast MN Historic Bluff Country Tourism Pro-

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gram, at a cost of $257 for a 2016 Municipal Membership, but declined.

Due to the Minnesota Caucus, the council meeting was to end no later than 6 p.m.

Because of time constraints, the council tabled discussion of a request from the Coalition of Greater Minnesota Cities, and a related letter from State Representative Greg Davids, regarding increasing Local Government Aid. Council meetings are held regularly on the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the community center.

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Fillmore County Sports Four Place at State Wrestling

By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com Four local guys entered the 2016 individual state wrestling tournament as Section runnerup. They proved southeastern Minnesota’s grit. All placed top five at state. Jake Mandt (32-4) wrote another chapter in his wrestling career.

Last year’s The Trende fifth place Report finisher at 132, and a key part of Chatfield’s 2014 state team champion, inched closer to anothPaul Trende er state title. The Gopher sophomore, who finished the year ranked #1 at 138, won his opening match (11-3 MD), only to fall (5-2 D) to Wallace Michels (#5, 40-5) of NorwoodYoung America. Mandt then ran off four straight wins; pin, 9-6 over K-W’s #7 Tyler Ryan (38-8), 4-1 over Minneota’s #4 Kyle Hennen (28-3), and 10-7 over Osakis’ Brendon Coyer (37-7). Jake took third. He is 106-17 the past three seasons. The 138-pound champ was #2 Ryan Keach (38-6) of D-E (Mandt’s accoster in the Section 1A final). GMLOKS senior Parker Hale got to win his last high

school match. Hale (#5 at 160) took the same route as Mandt.

He won his opening bout (fall) only to lose 6-4 to eventual state champion #2 Sam Baier (42-3) of Redwood-River Valley. Hale then won four straight; pin, 4-1 over #9 Owen Hemze of Waconia (34-11), injury default victory over K-M’s #1 Brady Berge (433), and 5-0. He also took third place. Hale finishes at 20-3 and has gone 102-28 the last four years. LARP junior McCoy Tekautz went 3-2. Both losses came to the same guy. Tekautz (#7 at 152) fell to Dru Kuchenbaker (36-2) of Milaca/Faith Christian by tech fall (17-1), then won three straight (12-5, 3-2, and fall over Henry Sibley’s #8 Sakai Kelly) before falling again 7-3 to Kuchenbaker.

Tekautz (12-4) finished fourth at 152. GMLOKS junior Brenn Olson (132) went 4-2. He won his first match (pinned #9 John Bartee of Fridley), then lost to Hibbing’s #3 Morgan Fuenffinger (41-1) by 12-3 MD. Olson then won 10-5 and 3-1 (over Monticello’s #5 Jack Bourgeois) before losing by tech fall (16-0) to Waconia’s #4 Tyler Wagener (34-6). Olson pinned South St. Paul’s #6 Trevor Oberg for fifth.

Unranked, Brenn went 3-2 versus ranked foes and finishes at 34-8.

R-P Unseated

Rushford-Peterson has dominated 1A East boys basketball the past two decades. Every once

in a while, things line up where someone unseats them. An old rival with a seasoned coach, a scintillating star, and a group of battle-tested players did the deed.

For the first time since 2009, the Trojans aren’t 1A East champions.

Tradition/Carlson Propel R-P to Finals Houston had high hopes. The Hurricanes (3-seed, 22-4) came into a 1A East semifinal having a banner year. R-P (2-seed, 19-8) came in one year removed from a state championship, but transitioning after losing five starters.

Like similar situations in the past, that Tom Vix led Trojan-tradition still conquered (in a contest between neighboring towns, track/field teammates, and interconnected families). Houston’s Micah Schutte hit a trio of three’s in the first. His 11 points, and R-P’s 2-13 woes from deep, left it 22-18 Trojans at the break. Houston pulled to even twice early in the second. R-P went more athletic. Their 1-3-1 pressure defense took over. Steals fueled an 18-3 run, a 46-30 lead (7:00). With the ‘Canes committing 14 second half turnovers (20 for the game), R-P prevailed 57-38. It gave them their sixth straight 20-win season. Noah Carlson scored a career-high 27 points (9-13 FG’s, 8-12 FT’s, 5 rebs, 5 assists, 5 stls) to lead the Trojans. Freshman Landon Skalet scored 14 (4-5 three’s) all in the second half off the bench. Houston was led by Schutte (11 pts) and Jeremiah

Johnson (10 pts, 5 rebs). Their season concludes at 22-5. It’s the most wins a Houston squad has had since well before any current player was born (1986-1987, 24-1). Jason Carrier will graduate his entire starting five (Schutte, Johnson, 1,000-point scorer Austin Peplinski, Trevor Lundberg, James Loken), guys who’ve helped Houston to 37 wins the past two seasons.

A Hole Too Deep Spring Grove (1-seed, 27-1, #2 in state) had the highest of hopes.

Year-after-year, Head Coach Wade Grinde has led the Lions to SEC titles and state rankings. They’re a perennial 1A East contender.

But they’ve gone 1-4 in 1A East title games (no state trips). Last year was a major let-down. SG led Kingsland 62-44 (10:00 left) in a 1A semi and lost 80-77. A win over #6 R-P 54-39 in the regular season this year made the Lions squarely the favorites as the teams re-matched. It was

a mental game for the physically superior Lions. They had to persevere thru the R-P tradition (16-2 in 1A East title games over the last 20 years) while progressing past their own previous shortcomings. The coach’s son, 6’3” guard Chase Grinde proved the difference. The gifted junior put up 15 first half points (4-6 three’s). His offense, coupled with SG’s suffocating defense, spelled a 16-point (27-11) halftime lead. Tradition didn’t go down without a fight though. A diamond-and-one defense limited Grinde. R-P began the second half 12-4 (31-23). Lion senior Brady Schuttemeier then hit his only two three’s on back-to-back possessions to stem the push (3725). From about the 9-minute mark on, the Lions took the air of the ball. It took until the 2:01 mark for R-P to again get the lead to single digits (44-35). The Trojans frantically pushed. A Noah See SPORTS Page 13 

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February 15- Average retail gasoline prices in Minnesota offs. High seeds ruled. R-P 11 assists, 6 stls). Kendyl (14 pts) have fallen 8.7 cents per galSPORTS (1-seed, 17-9) took out Schaeffer and Paige (9 pts, 9 rebs) Bennett lon in the past week, averaging Continued from Page 12 Academy (9-seed, 6-20) easily, helped. Alyssa Rostad (8 pts) and $1.44/g yesterday, according Carlson base-line lay-up made it 64-28. Brianna Koop (23 pts, 7 Kelly Jerviss (6 pts, 2-5 FGs, 11 to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 48-45 (0:31). Grinde then hit rebs) put up her ninth 20-point rebs) led the ‘Canes. They finish 2,856 gas outlets in Minnesota. two freebies (50-45). Two Carl- game in her last eleven. Mikayla at 10-17. Spring Grove (4-seed, This compares with the national son free throws made it 50-47 Crawford had 10 (pts) and 8 15-9), by a 46-37 final, avenged average that has fallen 3.9 cents (0:02.2). R-P needed a turnover (stls). Savannah Skalet added a loss just ten days earlier to per gallon in the last week to on the in-bounds. Instead, SG 11 points. The Trojans worked Mabel-Canton (5-seed, 12-14). $1.69/g, according to gasoline got a long pass to Grinde, who defensively (27 steals) and hit Free throws (SG 13-21, M-C price website GasBuddy.com. dribbled out the clock. The Lions the glass (16 offensive boards). 3-4) were key. Coranda Vicker- Including the change in gas expired a huge sigh of relief and They’ve won 11 of 12. Kingsland man had 17 to lead the Cougars. prices in Minnesota during the rejoiced at making just their sec- (2-seed, 14-12) beat W-K (7-seed, They finish at 12-15. It’ll be SG past week, prices yesterday were ond section final, 50-47. After 6-20) for the third time this year, (16-9) versus R-P (18-9) and FC 73.9 cents per gallon lower scoring 36 versus W-K in the 60-43. It was the Knights’ first (13-14) versus Kingsland (15-12) than the same day one year ago semis, Grinde was again a man play-off win since their last trip in 1A East semifinals. In AA, and are 32.5 cents per gallon apart (26 pts, 4-7 three’s, 6-10 to Mayo Civic Center (2011). Chatfield (8-seed, 13-12) trailed lower than a month ago. The FGs, 10-15 FTs, 7 rebs). Schut- Gracie Schmidt, a 6’0 junior cen- Pine Island (9-seed, 12-14) 21-17 national average has decreased temeier added 14 (6-11 FGs). ter, scored a career-high (21 pts, at half. A 10-0 late second half 23.0 cents per gallon during Carlson (14 pts, 4-7 FGs, 5-8 10-16 FGs, 7 rebs). It was the Gopher run turned a 35-34 defi- the last month and stands 55.5 FTs, 7 rebs, 6 assists) scored all Knights’ first 20-point individual cit into a 44-35 lead. Chatfield cents per gallon lower than this of his points in the second half. game this year (though five gals prevailed 47-43. Sydney Gould day one year ago.

Matt Culhane (12 pts, 5 rebs) and have scored in double figures sev- (15 pts, 3-3 three’s), Kyra Dok- According to GasBuddy hisRasmussen (12 pts, 4-6 three’s) en-plus times). Kellyn Webster ken (10 pts), Brooke Adler (9 torical data, gasoline prices helped out. The Trojans’ season (11 pts) and Kailey Link (9 pts, pts, 7 rebs), and Megan LaPlante on February 15 in Minnesota ends at 20-9. It’s their first loss in 9 rebs) helped. Alayna Meskill (8 pts, 7 stls) gave the Gophers have ranged widely over the a 1A title game since 2009 (FC). had a season-high 11 assists. balance. Chatfield (14-12) will last five years: $2.18/g in 2015, Among their seniors are Culhane, FC (3-seed, 12-14) jumped out face top-seeded, top-ranked PEM $3.33/g in 2014, $3.71/g in 2013, $3.44/g in 2012 and Caleb Thompson, Noah Dahl, 12-0 and were never challenged (25-1). $3.17/g in 2011. in downing Houston (6-seed, Girls Basketball and Nathan Sarvi.

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By Sue Ommen

Easter eggs This column is a reenactment of one of our favorite family holiday traditions, dyeing Easter eggs. The evening is planned after checking everyone’s schedules to make sure the night is free. Then there are the usual hasty preparations; boiling the eggs, lining the table with newspaper to catch the blobs of bright food coloring that are sure to be spilled, and searching for all of the accoutrements of the event upstairs, a murky nomans-land of saved stuff.

The kids and Grands soon pop in, daughter Gina, trailing with all the missing egg paraphernalia, and son-in-law Mike, carrying baby Hunter.

Almost 4-year-old Oliver is about jumping out of his skin, ready to color the eggs hours ago.

It is time for the evening’s festivities to commence. Boppa and Oliver soon finger the freshly cooked eggs, popping them into brightly colored vats.

They take turns spinning and dropping food coloring onto the already bright orbs, creating artful and sometimes questionable combinations. Oliver works at lightning speed crafting eggs, sometimes dropping and having to eat the cracked eggs, keeping Boppa on his toes.

All the while, Natalie is dyeing her own eggs, adept from many Easter get-togethers, spinning the treats on a special holder into colorful creations.

She has an artistic bent, but is soon pressed into service to help Hunter, 20 months. He is ensconced in a high chair, an egg sitting in front of him on the tray, feeling left out of the action as liquid pools of color are safely set out of reach.

Natalie helps him turn eggs with splots of color and after a couple of dubious designs; he throws an egg in the middle of the table, wanting another

to paint. Eventually, he is as colorful as the eggs, the color of the night festooned across his face, along with dabs of an egg he has munched on.

Gilbert watches the action with bright eyes, alert for the escapee egg landing within his reach. You never know as a dog when opportunity might strike the ready retriever. He licks his lips in anticipation. Unlike his human counterparts, he wouldn’t mind a little egg on his face.

It is a joyous celebration; organized chaos with shouts of glee at crafty conglomerations and shouts of alarm as the dye cups almost topple over countless times.

Son-in-law Michael, like a catcher behind the plate at a baseball game, is dodging left and right, fielding eggs, signaling spills, and going in for the catch, grabbing spots of color off of Hunter’s cheeks with a kitchen cloth.

Occasionally, Oliver is jumping up and down, pleased with his latest egg, brandishing it about in the air, infecting everyone with his enthusiasm and laughter. Gina is dyeing her own eggs, supplying everyone else, and giving directions to look up and hold

up their accomplishment and smile as she snaps pictures with her cell phone. Grandma Sue is composing photos of her own, as most snapshots end up on Facebook and the promised wallet shots never seem to materialize in the hectic hum of life.

Eventually, all eggs are covered with color, along with the boys, and the evening simmers down to a session of tasting the egg booty with salt and pepper and Frank’s hot sauce for the adults.

Gina hands her mother a present and she gets choked up as she savors her very own picture book, illustrated in family photos, a brag book of Grands and family. Grandma Sue produces presents as well.

Ten-year-old Natalie, pleased, simply wraps her infinity scarf around her neck. Oliver listens intently to his mother reading “10 Little Monkeys Jumping On The Bed”. Grandma savers the sweet smell of baby Hunter’s skin and the feel of his cuddle bug body as he leans in to listen to a shortened version of “Mama’s Going To Buy You A Lullaby”.

The Grands give hugs and call good nights, as they are packed into the car, along with some of the eggs and the memories of the night, to hopefully cherish in the years to come.

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• 1 pound of cod loins • 1 egg • 2 T. plain yogurt • ¾ - 1 cup Panko crumbs • Lemon grapeseed oil or olive oil & zest of one lemon • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt • 2 medium limes • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Cover the bottom of a shallow baking dish with lemon grapeseed oil or olive oil with the zest of one lemon. Mix together the egg and yogurt. Dip the cod loins in this mixture and then roll in the Panko crumbs. Mix the Greek yogurt, juice of two limes, and shredded Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Spoon this mixture onto the fish. Cover the top with the rest of the Panko crumbs. Bake in a 350° oven for 30 to 40 minutes until there is a nice crust on top. Enjoy!

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Horses • Horses • Horses

Horses in her heart

Kathy Simpson with her horses, Ned (in foreground) and Rico (in background).

Photo by Barb Jeffers

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By Barb Jeffers Dreams can come true at any age - just ask Kathy Simpson.

While growing up in Chatfield, Minn., Simpson would stay with her grandparents, Elmer and Ethel Caw, who lived on a farm west of Chatfield. Simpson’s mother, Virginia Kremer, was born in the limestone house and also on the property was a unique limestone barn built

by Simpson’s great-great-grandfather, Tom Fergusson, in the 1800s or early 1900s. The barn is unique, as it has an arch in the middle that can be driven through.

Simpson says “I used to stay with my grandparents frequently” and she would spend a lot of time in the barn. She remembers “on one side of the stone barn, there were around ten tie stalls. Although my grandparents had sold all of their horses by that time, I played in those stalls” for hours.

“My grandma and mother would tell me stories of their draft horses,” and from that she says, “I fell in love with horses by listening to those stories and occasionally riding a pony at one of my grandma’s friends farm,” states Simpson.

Her love of horses only grew from that point, as she says, “When I learned to read, I read Black Beauty by Anna Sewell, biographies of horses like Man O’ War, Seabiscuit, and pretty much everything horses I could get my hands on” and “this was all in preparation to buy a horse one day,” as she had been dreaming about for years.

“It’s a connection I cannot explain, but I have always felt it,” Simpson says about horses.

Simpson states, “I honed my riding skills at the John Ward farm on Winona Hill in Chatfield,” where she “rode any horse they needed exercised,” she says.

Still working toward her goal of owning a horse, Simpson says, “When I was old enough

to work, I got two jobs - waitressing and lifeguarding” and saving her money. She worked at both Ella’s Cafe and at the Chatfield Pool.

“I bought my first horse at 15,” states Simpson. “She was a quarter horse buckskin filly out of a mare of the same color” named Twoody’s Pat, and adds, “the mare was 25 at the time and still a handful to ride,” so she was confident in her choice of purchasing Twoody’s Pat as her first horse. Simpson paid $500 of her hard-earned money for Twoody’s Pat. Simpson boarded Twoody’s Pat at the Ward farm until she went to college, and would occa-

sionally show her at local shows under halter. Simpson says, “Shows are costly, and without a trailer, I wasn’t able to keep showing,” but adds, “my real love has always been trail riding anyway,” which she was still able to do.

Simpson attended Macalester college in St. Paul, Minn., where she received a B.A. in anthropology, but horses were always in her heart and on her mind.

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explaining, “horses are hard on fences and can get into anything, which can cause injury,” so it is a huge responsibility for those who are boarding the animals.

In 1993, Simpson sold her trailer and horses.

Then in 1995, “My husband, Mark, and I bought some acreage from my brother-in-law and sister near Harmony,” states Simpson, which was the beginning of a dream come true for them, and they looked forward to sharing their excitement and dream with their daughters Mia, 35, and Mallory, 32.

“In 2003, we built a home on that property and in 2007, I bought two geldings,” says Simpson, adding, “my dream came

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true at age 54,” proving that dreams can really come true at any age.

Simpson’s horses, Ned and Rico, are both “dun in color”, which Simpson explains is a dark buckskin color with a dorsal strip. Ned and Rico are both 22-years-old.

Although Simpson has always loved horses, she has known from a very young age that “owning a horse isn’t glamorous”, she says.

“It’s about mucking out stalls, mixing up feeds, scrubbing out water troughs, endless grooming, a sore cheek bone from being head-butted, sprained or broken ankles from being thrown (or worse), and a roller coaster of emotions,” she states.

Emotions can range from highs to lows, as Simpson explains, “The highs from when you teach

them something new or when you feel in tune with them on the trail,” to “the lows when they get injured or sick,” she says.

“But it’s not all bad - I wouldn’t change any of it even though they sometimes make me want to tear my hair out...I truly love it,” states Simpson.

There are special moments between a horse and its owner that are priceless. “It’s getting a nicker when you get to the gate and a nuzzle when you’re feeling down,” commented Simpson, adding, “it’s about little moments that mean nothing to anyone else, but mean everything to you.”

Simpson says her daughter Mallory gave her a picture for Christmas one year that she says pretty “much sums it up”, as it reads, “Love is a gift we give freely, but trust and respect must be earned. Just ask your horse.”

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By Hannah Wingert Fillmore Central senior Theresa Doerr has loved horses since she was a little girl. She got her first horse, Jack, on August 27, 2012. Over the last four years, she has owned a total of seven horses and currently owns five.

Last year, Theresa’s dad, Don Doerr, happened to see some pictures of wild mustangs who had been captured and were up for adoption on the BLM Wild Horse & Burro Program See DOERR Page 21 

What is resistance in agriculture?

By Michael Cruse Extension Educator for Fillmore and Houston Counties Pesticides and other chemical con- Theresa Doerr with her mustang, Shelby.

Photo by Hannah Wingert trols are commonly used in conventional agriculture to improve yield potentials and to protect food supplies.

While these tools have been very effective at controlling The limestone barn, built by Tom Fergusson, where Kathy Simp- pest populason spent many hours during her childhood dreaming of owning tions, they are a horse. not foolproof. Michael Cruse Photo submitted Plants, insects, and other organisms naturally adapt to changing environmental conditions, including the application of herbicides or antibiotics. When we combine this natural adaptation with poor management practices, we increase the potenfor the development of tolerant or Call us for all your tial resistant pest species.

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Facebook page. Theresa fell in love with one of them, and so they decided to look into the program further.

The Bureau of Land Management captures wild horses and burros and puts them up for adoption. Without this adoption program, they would overpopulate the range. The program also helps maintain a balance with the ranchers.

One of the big problems that ranchers have out west are the mustang horses. Some ranchers see them as a nuisance because they eat so much and would like to get rid of them, while others work to help protect the mustangs. Since 1971, the BLM has adopted out more than 230,000 wild horses and burros. Applicants are not allowed to have any convictions of inhuman treatment of animals and must provide a facility that meets the BLM’s requirements. People who adopt a horse are required to keep it for at least a year. At that point, they receive a title of ownership. Each applicant is required to sign a paper agree-

ing to never sell their horse to a slaughterhouse.

In late November/early December of 2015, Theresa and her dad began filling out the paperwork necessary to adopt the mustang they’d seen online. It was a lengthy process that involved sending paperwork back and forth, filling out applications, proving that their facilities met all the requirements, holding a phone interview, and more. It took two months to complete all of the paperwork.

Theresa was put in touch with Melissa Merow, a trainer with TIP, or the Trainer Incentive Program, which is run through the Mustang Heritage Foundation. Trainers in the program volunteer their time to work on gentling the mustangs and getting them used to being handled. Since the horses are wild, they are shy and skittish at first. The process takes about three months.

The horse Theresa was interested in was captured as a yearling in Nevada and sent to Decorah, Iowa. From there, Merow took him for his training. On January 27, 2016, Theresa and Don picked the

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horse up in Algona, Wisc. Theresa named him Shelby after Mustang car designer, Carroll Shelby.

The total cost for the adoption came out to around $500, which included the BLM fee, transportation, vet fees, and other fees. Shelby had to be quarantined from the other horses for a month after they brought him home. Theresa is currently still working to gain his trust, but has high hopes for him.

When asked whether she would consider adopting another mustang, Theresa smiled and said that she might. “It’s been a good experience so far,” she expressed.

Theresa is very active in 4-H and president of the Fillmore County 4-H horse project.

She’s also president of the local FFA. She was taught how to train horses by John Snyder of Greenleafton and has been able to offer refresher courses to other horse owners in the area. “Being with horses is like a therapy for me. This is what I love to do and it makes me feel good about myself,” Theresa said.

Theresa and her family have been appreciative of the connections that 4-H has given them. “4-H people are like another family to me,” Theresa said. “It’s a good social activity.

It’s created friends for my wife and I, as well,” added Don. Theresa is registered to begin college at RCTC in the fall. She would like to become a large animal vet, but she noted that that requires a lot of schooling. She plans to stay involved with horses for the rest of her life. Of her three siblings, she’s the only one who has shown a strong interest in horses.

“I’m proud of what she can do as a 17-year-old. If this makes my daughter happy, then I will support it 100%,” said Don.

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to mutations during reproductive cycles. We have further selected for pest populations that have resistance through the overuse of individual chemical control methods. A good example of this would be glyphosate.

While glyphosate remains an effective chemical control, resistance has begun to develop due its use as the primary chemical control for many years in multiple crops and for around the house use.

There are many ways to delay the development of resistance and tolerance. In general, they revolve around following recommendations from

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veterinarians and agronomists, reading and following labels on products, rotating the chemicals or antibiotics that you use, and by being vigilant about scouting livestock and crops.

Multiple universities and private industries monitor the development of tolerant and resistant species, but they could use your help. If you believe you have resistance or tolerance issues on your farm you are encouraged to contact university officials or your local veterinarian with that information. If we do not stay ahead of this issue, there may come a day when we no longer have some of the tools that have helped us produce world class yields and safe food products.

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Beth LaFleur honored at MN State Horse Show One of our own adult Fillmore County 4-H volunteers was recognized during the Minnesota State Horse Show Grand Entry event on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Beth LaFleur was presented with the 4-H Horse Project County All Star Volunteer Award, which is presented to individuals who have volunteered countless hours working to make their county horse project a success.

Beth, along with her mother, Rachel, have been stationed in the crow’s nest at the Fillmore

County Fairs during the 4-H horse shows for more years than can be remembered. Beth has participated in clinics and registrations, and developed the current point system for state horse show trips, which is being looked at to be used statewide. The “Late Bloomer Award” was also presented to Beth some years ago. Beth epitomizes what it means to be a 4-H member and to the ongoing positive development of a healthy and sustainable program. Beth, accompanied

by family members, took time out of their busy schedules to attend the Minnesota State Horse Show competition events to cheer on the Fillmore County 4-H participants. After the awards were presented, Beth joined the Fillmore County 4-Hers back at the horse stalls for conversation and picture taking.

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Fillmore County Police Reports Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Alison Anna Blenka, 30, Minneapolis, Minn.; 1/30/2016, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Brent Edward Dreese Jr., 21, Spring Valley, Minn.; 1/13/2016, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 1/13/2016, Uninsured Vehicle – Owner Violation, Fine $200.

Joshua David Jacobson, 30, Spring Valley, Minn.; 1/30/2016, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 1/29/2016, Failure to Stop at Stop Signs or Stop Lines, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

1/29/2016, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200.

Jacob Robert Johnson, 34,

Minnetonka, Minn.; 12/7/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Pedro Enrique Laguna Herrera, 32, Mabel, Minn.; 1/13/2016, Driving Without a Valid License or Vehicle Class/ Type; Multiple Licenses Prohibited, Fine $100, Total $190.

1/13/2016, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200.

Timothy Michael Malone Jr., 37, Racine, Minn.; 1/30/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Jose Manuel Nunez, 18, Harmony, Minn.; 11/26/2015, Driving Without a Valid License or Vehicle Class/Type; Multiple Licenses Prohibited, Fine $100, Total Fees $220. 11/26/2015, Driver Must Carry Proof of

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Tracy Lynn Peterson, 38, Spring Grove, Minn.; 1/30/2016, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

MN State Patrol – Rochester Roger Clark Ruesink, 68, Spring Valley, Minn.; 1/25/2016, Duty to Drive with Due Care Speed Greater than Reasonable, Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Preston Police Department Richard Alan Darling, 51, Lanesboro, Minn.; 2/7/2016, Stopping/Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $20, Total Fees $32.

Marilynn Lois Eillen, 45, Mabel, Minn.; 2/7/2016, Stopping/Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $20, Total Fees $32.

Richard W. Gillman, 62, LaPointe, Wisc.; 1/23/2016, Stopping/Standing/Parking

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Braden Allen Hanson, 22, Preston, Minn.; 1/23/2016, Stopping/Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping, Fine $20, Total Fees $32.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., MARCH 8 •Senior Strength Training, 8:30-9:10am, Harmony Community Center. Info, call (507) 272-3731.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-6pm, 515 Washington St. NW, Preston.* •Senior Strength Training, 10:15-11am, Spring Valley Community Center. Info, call (507) -272-3731.* •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.*

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

WED., MARCH 9

•Tai Ji Quan: Moving for a Better Balance for seniors, 11am-12pm, Coffee Street Fitness, Lanesboro. Info, call (507) 272-3731.* •Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Trailbusters meeting, 7pm, American Legion, Mabel.

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•Senior Strength Training, 8:30-9:10am, Harmony Community Center. Info, call (507) 272-3731.*

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MON., MARCH 14

•Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*

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•Free Senior Coffee and Dessert, 9am, Clara House, Harmony.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:304pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW, Preston.* •Senior Strength Training, 10:15-11am, Spring Valley Community Center. Info, call (507) 272-3731.* •Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info, call (507) 288-6944.* •Story Hour for ages 3-5, 11am, Harmony Public Library. No school, no story hour.* •Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.*

•Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.

•Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Senior Dining/Fire Hall, Mabel. Info, call (507) 288-6944.* •Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance for seniors, 11am-12pm, Coffee Street Fitness, Lanesboro. Info, call (507) 2723731.* •Preston Senior Potluck, 11:30am, Preston Servicemen’s Club, Preston.

•Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston.* •AA Crossroads Journey Group meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*

FRI., MARCH 11

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

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•Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507)765-2518.*

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: August 15, 2007 MORTGAGOR: Carmen Wojahn, unmarried.

MORTGAGEE: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Countrywide Bank, FSB. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded August 22, 2007 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 360391.

ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: Assigned to: M&T Bank. Dated January 4, 2016 Recorded January 8, 2016, as Document No. 406632.

TRANSACTION AGENT: Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: 100133700023497038 LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Countrywide Bank, FSB RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 110 East Highway 52, Canton, MN 55922 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 09.0010.050 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Beginning at a point 33 feet North and 193 feet East of the Southwest Corner of the North Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 101 North, Range 9 West, thence East 70 feet, thence North 220 feet, thence West 70 feet, thence South 220 feet to place of beginning, in the City of Canton, situated in Fillmore County in the State of Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $48,450.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $45,692.42

That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on October 7, 2016, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032.

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

Dated: January 29, 2016 M&T Bank Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee

USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888

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PUBLIC NOTICES 37-16-001038 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 8,15,22,29,7,14 Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: BLUFF COUNTRY PHOTOGRAPHY 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 119 Elm Str, Fountain, MN 55935 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address.

Barbara K. Jeffers 119 Elm Str, Fountain, MN 55935 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath.

Dated: February 23, 2016. /s/ Barbara K. Jeffers Publish 29, 7

NOTICE OF HEARING Please take notice that a Permanency Petition for the Termination of Parental Rights or Transfer of Permanent Legal Custody of the biological child of Jacqueline Barton and Ryan Kite was filed with the Fillmore County Juvenile Court on February 3, 2016. Pursuant to law, Jacqueline Barton and Ryan Kite are parties to this proceeding. The Court has scheduled an Adjudicatory hearing regarding the Termination of Parental Rights or Transfer of Permanent Legal Custody Petition on April 6, 2016 @ 1:15 pm and continuing on April 7, 2016 @ 9:00 a.m., at the Fillmore County Courthouse, Preston ,MN 55965. You are required to appear at the hearing on the date and time above. If you fail to appear at the hearing, the hearing may take place in your absence, the Court may find you in contempt of court, or it may issue a warrant for your arrest, or all of the above. The Court may find the statutory grounds set forth in the Petition have been proven, or the Court may issue an Order granting the relief requested in the Petition, which may include terminating the parental rights of the parents. As a party to this matter you have numerous rights and responsibilities, therefore, your presence at the hearing are required.

Melissa Hammell Assistant Fillmore County Attorney P.O. Box 307 Preston MN 55965 507-765-2530 507-765-4543 (fax) Publish 7, 14, 21

State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-162 In Re: Estate of Faye M. Wiskow, Deceased.

NOTICE OF INFORMAL ANCILLARY PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: Notice is hereby given, that an application for informal ancillary probate of the above-named decedent’s Last Will dated September 28, 2000, has been filed with the Registrar herein, and the application has been granted informally probating such will and codicil. Any objections may be filed in the above-named Court and the same will be heard by the Court upon notice of hearing fixed for such purpose.

Notice is hereby further given that informal appointment of Scott Rain, whose address is 28163 County 7, Fountain, Minnesota 55935, and Karla Rain Becker, whose address is 28513 County 38, Spring Valley, Minnesota 55975, as

PUBLIC NOTICES ancillary co-personal representatives of the estate of the above-named decedent, has been made. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal, representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representatives, and the personal representatives are empowered to fully administer the estate including, after 30 days from the date of issuance of the letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate, unless objections thereto are filed with the Court (pursuant to Section 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders.

Notice is further given that ALL CREDITORS having claims against said estate are required to present the same to said personal representatives or to the Court Administrator within four (4) months after the date ofthis notice or said claims will be barred.

Dated: February 17, 2016. /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administratorr Eric S. Corson Attorney for the Personal Representatives CORSON LAW OFFICES, LLC. 117 S1. Paul Street SW P.O. Box 65 Preston, Minnesota 55965 (507) 765-2121 Court Attorney #0350357 Publish 29, 7

Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Horihan Insurance 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 302 S Mill Street Rushford, MN 55971 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address.

Linda Horihan, INC. 302 S Mill Street Rushford, MN 55971 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. /s/ Wayne L. Mehrkens Publish 7, 14

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Summary of Minutes February 23, 2016 County Board Meeting The Fillmore County Board met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were not present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press.

The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION 2016-007: Support for City of Lanesboro for Lanesboro Dam RESOLUTI0N 2016-008: Final payment of $14,529.06 to Alcon Construction for bridge replacement project, SAP 23-599-186, Preble Township RESOLUTION 2016-009: Fillmore County bridge priority list The Board approved the following agenda items: • the agenda.

• the following Consent Agenda: 1. February 9, 2016 County Board minutes.

2. Payment of SELCO 1st quarter invoice.

3. Three overnight stays for three Election Administrators to attend required Secretary of State Election Training.

4. Merit increase for Deborah Tammel-Peterson, Eligibility Worker.

• advertise for Auditor/Treasurer Office being open for passport processing on March 5, 2016.

• appointment of Michael Brown from District 4 as member of Fillmore County Economic Development Authority Board.

• addition of Veterans’ Home Committee to Commissioner Duane Bakke’s committee list.

• send 2001 burgundy Chevrolet Impala to auction.

• award 2016 County fuel needs to Hovey Oil Company.

• Veteran Services Officer to attend training to become a Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation/Automated External Defibrillation instructor.

The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Applied Concepts, Inc., asset purchase $2,950.80 Chatfield Body Shop, services $1,095.20 Commissioner of Finance, home care license fee $2,485.00 Fillmore County Treasurer - credit card, other travel expense, reg. fees $1,771.95 Fillmore County Treasurer, fuel $2,090.66 Gatzke, Michele, mileage $557.56 Heger, Sara, witness fee $575.28 League of Minnesota Cities, subscriptions - training $1,870.00 Manion, Attorney, Thomas M., services $991.00 MN Dept. of Corrections, ICWC wage $950.00 MN Office of Enterprise Technology, services $1,540.50 Northland Business Systems, Inc., services $3,168.00 Novotny Law Office, Ltd., services $900.00 Region Nine, services $2,406.00 Region One SE MN Homeland Security, dues $1,000.00 Thomason Reuters, reference materials $514.08 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $24,866.03 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (66 bills - not listed) $8,049.44 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $32,915.47 INFRA FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Winona Heating & Ventilating, Inc., services $1,615.66 TOTAL INFRA FUND $1,615.66 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Alcon Construction Corp., services $14,529.06 Bruening Rock Products, rock $1,286.35 Cragun's Resort & Hotel On Gull Lake, other travel expense $648.00 Fastenal Company, supplies $1,012.48 Hovey Oil Co., Inc., fuel $10,113.34 Preston Auto Parts, supplies $1,002.69 Reedsburg Hardware Co., supplies $2,205.00 Ronco Machine, Inc., services $661.31 Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc., services $45,394.95 State of MN, services $6,038.20 Universal Truck Equipment, Inc., parts $6,666.42 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $89,557.80 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (19 bills - not listed) $1,507.36 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $91,065.16 SANITATION FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (None) $0.00 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (3 bills - not listed) $673.01 TOTAL SANITATION FUND $673.01 AIRPORT FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Rochester Sand & Gravel, Inc., services $13,678.17 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND $13,678.17 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date.

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

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

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State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-16-56 Estate of: Lucille M. Richardson, aka Lucille Richardson, Lucille Marie Richardson, Decedent.

NOTICE AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR DESCENT OF PROPERTY A petition for Determination of Descent has been filed with this Court. The Petition represents that the Decedent died more than three years ago, leaving property in Minnesota and requests the probate of Decedent’s last will, if any, and the descent of such property be determined and assigned by this Court to the persons entitled to the property.

State of minnesota county of fillmore DISTRICT COURT third judicial district Quiet Title A.G Group LLC, formerly A.G. Group Limited, Plaintiff, vs.

Patrick Caldwell and Hanlon Prestby as Trustees of CCGM Trust; Georgia F. Lee, Stanley Lee, Leo B. Snyder, and Margaret Snyder; also the unknown heirs of Georgia F. Lee, deceased, Stanley Lee, deceased, Leo B. Snyder, deceased, and Margaret Snyder, deceased; also any and all other persons or entities unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest or lien in the real estate described in the complaint herein, Defendants.

THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE ABOVE-NAMED DEFENDANTS: You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon plaintiff’s attorneys an Answer to the Complaint which is on file in the office of the Court Administrator of the above-named Court, within twenty (20) days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

Civil cases are subject to Alternative Dispute Resolution processes as provided in Rule 114 of the General Rules of Practice for the District Courts. Alternative Dispute Resolution includes mediation, arbitration, and other processes set forth in the rules. You may contact the Court Administrator for information about these processes and about resources available in your area.

THE RICHLAND PRAIRIE/ SCOTLAND CEMETERY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING will be held Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. in the main floor coffee room of Clara House in Harmony, MN. All who have an interest are encouraged to attend. n22,29,7-o

The Northwest quarter except the south 25 acres, in Section 30, Township101N, Range 9W, containing 136.87 acres, more or less, according to the U.S. government survey thereof.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the object of said action is to obtain a judgment declaring that plaintiff is the owner in fee of the property described above, and that the defendants, and each of them, have no right, title, estate, interest, or lien in or upon the said real estate.

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NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that no personal claim is made by plaintiff against any of the defendants.

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• 4 Bedrooms • 4 baths • 3 Car Garage • 5,415 sq. ft.

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2 Bedrooms, Attached garage, Solid, 0.18 ac Hardwood floors, Steel siding, Good roof Level lot with alley access, Dry basement New gutters, Room to expand in lower level

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$104,900

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

2 Bedroom add wall for 3rd, 3 Bath, Wet bar Main floor laundry, paneled doors, fireplace Master suite with whirlpool tub, separate shower Brick/Stone work inside & out, Private backyard

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$185,000 #4067998 26114 JASMINE DRIVE, FOUNTAIN

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Through Sun., March 6 at 5:30pm - DARR online auction. For more info and complete listing, DARR Auctions & Realty 800-852-0010 or www. darrauctions.com. Listing in Journal.

Sat., March 19 through Tues. March. 29 at Tony Montgomery Realty and Auction Co. For more info go to www.tmracompany.com or call Tony: 507-259-7502 or Brad: 507-421-0232.

Complete Listing in the Journal.

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED 1-OWNER

11 ACRES

JUST LISTED

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TIM DANIELSON

GUN SHOW - Pocahontas, IA - March 19 & 20, 2016 Sat. 9-5; Sun 9-3, Pocahontas County Expo, 1 Block East of Courthouse. Food on Site. Buy • Sell • Trade Contact Chad Boysen 712-3581051 (MCN)

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$189,900 #4068237

•3 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 0.52 acre lot • Fireplace • Wood floors • Partially finished LL • 2nd floor currently rents for $525/month • Garage/outbuilding w/9,663 sq. ft. plus loft • Shop, 2 restrooms, offices, retail, break room

242 GOLD ST NORTH, WYKOFF

#4063449

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Remodeled baths • 2 Car garage • Main floor living • 2,274 sq. ft. • 3 City lots • Wood floors • Original woodwork • Leaded window • Newer roof, vinyl siding, central air & furnace

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Dated: February 19, 2016.

Court Administrator /s/ Matthew Opat Judge /s/ Matthew Opat Court Administrator Attorney for Petitioner: Law Office of Richard A. Nethercut A professional association 32 Main Avenue North p.o. box 657 harmony, Minnesota 55939-0657 Phone (507) 886-6131 Fax (507) 886-2711 Publish 29, 7

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FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING office NOTICE The Fillmore County Planning Commission will conduct a meeting on the evening of March 17, 2016 in Room 601L in the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street Preston, MN starting at 7:00 p.m. There will be public hearings on two proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments and a continued discussion of other proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments.

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IT IS ORDERED and Notice is further given, that the Petition will be heard on April 12, 2016, at 1:30 p.m., by this court at the Fillmore County Courthouse, Preston, Minnesota.

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Sat., March 5 at 9am - Coin, Antique, Collectible, Tool, Household Auction. Sale held at Spring Valley Sales Auction Bldg, 412 East Park St., Spring Valley, MN. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183. Notice in the Journal.

Sat., March 12 at 9am - Antique, Tool, Household Auction. Sale held at Spring Valley Sales Auction Bldg, 412 East Park St., Spring Valley, MN. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183.

Notice in the Journal.

Thurs., March 14 at Noon- Hay & Straw Auction. For more info call Gehling Auction Company at 800-770-0347. Listing in the Journal.

Thurs., March 24 at 9:30am- Lender, Dealer, and Consignment Auction. For more info call Gehling Auction Company at 800-770-0347.

Listing in the Journal.

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Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper, and no objections are filed or raised, the petition may be granted.

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Law Office of Thomas M. Manion, P.A. Thomas M. Manion MN# 0067167 204 Parkway Ave. N., P.O. Box 420 Lanesboro, MN 55949 Telephone: 507-467-2317 Facsimile: 507-467-2400 e-mail: tmanion@tmanionlaw.com ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF Publish 7, 14, 21

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2 Walkout townhome lots with private backyards. This upscale neighborhood is on a paved dead end road with city utilities. Only $20,000/each.

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LOTS AND ACREAGES FOR SALE PRESTON – Large (0.63 acre) city lot in newer development overlooking the Golf Course with city utilities. #4067246 $27,900 $24,900 CANTON - 5.61 acre building site with quality built garage/hunting cabin (32’ x 32’) in rural Amherst Township. Near State Land and Trout streams. #4067224 $67,900 $63,900 CHATFIELD – Commercial lot offering 0.85 acres, city utilities, level, 311 feet of Hwy 30 frontage, ready to build & only couple blocks off Hwy 52. #4062958 $89,900 FOUNTAIN – Large level lot (132’ x 300’) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900

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715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com 101 cenTennial ST. e., Wykoff $189,900 Absolutely stunning executive home with incredible design.

Formal living and dining areas, kitchen w/wrap around center island & breakfast nook overlooking the beautifully landscaped back yard and patio area. Master bedroom w/jetted tub & dressing area with many built in drawers. Lower level family room, separate laundry area, lowest level entertainment room and workshop with workbench. Beautifully landscaped yard, brick accent on house, cement pavers for patio area and cement basketball court. Move-in ready!

508 lynDale aVe. Spring Valley $159,900

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unlimited potential for this Impressive Victorian • Zoned residential & commercial • Previous owners included wellknown French restaurant and B&B • unlimited potential • 4 bedrooms • 4 baths • Wood floors throughout • unending character • Gorgeous open staircase • completely updated mechanicals • high ceilings • Walk-up attic ready to be finished • Endless amount of activities: canoeing, biking, tubing, theater, restaurants, boutiques, parks, breathtaking scenery, golf courses, and much more • this unique opportunity needs to be viewed to appreciate. $85,000 200 Ashburn st. e lAnesboro

Original woodwork throughout • Wood floors • Large formal dining room• Living room • Kitchen w/pantry • Built-ins • Next to root river and scenic bluffs • close to State Bike trail

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Quiet Location Large 3 bedroom, 4 bath home w/ quality finishes.

Private back yard with great landscaping.

Large attached garage plus detached garage. $168,000 LANd FOR SALE! Xxxxx County 16 Harmony

Charming & updated!

5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home.

Finished basement with 2 bedrooms & hobby area. 3 season porch plus back deck. $119,000

An ideal mixture of crop & woods, this property offers rec land along with income. 40 Acres crop land, approx. 10 acres CRP, 40 acres woods, balance pasture.

Move to the country & build!

Buildable 2.83 Acre Lot

nolan Valley Lots Great access from public road into this rural subdivision. Zoned rural residential ag- bring your animals!

Up to 13 Acres w/ creek. Build a cabin or your dream home.

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Great opportunity to own this commercial acreage and business. Ideal location on highway 52. currently is harmony Greenhouse & Floral and dog Pad, LLc. unlimited potential for business opportunities. New metal roof, knotty pine ceilings and walls, loft area, garage, patio deck, all new fencing, 2 greenhouses and additional building.

$107,900

121 n. County rd 56 leroy

Spacious 2-story • 4 bedroom • 2 baths • Main floor laundry • Large private lot • Large covered porch • 3-season porch • deck • New appliances stay • New furnace and water heater • Sunken family room • Living room • Built-ins

serving se Minnesota FOr 27 YeArs

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

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Previously the Olmsted Medical Building located on Tracy Road. The building is in great condition and would be a wonderful building for variety of uses or businesses. Approximately 3,800 sq ft with the building and an acre lot with approximately 25 spaces of parking. The parking lot is asphalt. The building has steel siding with brick accent. The lower level is finished complete with kitchen area. Inquire about Economical Development Assistance.

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3 Large Bedrooms • 3 Baths • remodeled and updated • .52/acre lot • Open kitchen w/island • Large living room • d/O open to 2nd level • Main floor master w/bath • Main floor laundry • 2 car garage • New windows • Vinyl siding

• 4 bedrooms • Main floor laundry • Living room • Formal dining • remodeled bath and kitchen • deck • Enclosed porch • Large 2+ garage

210 Main Ave S, HARMONy Quality built 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Great floor plan and generous storage. Paneled doors and custom trim.

Great location! $142,500 332 Minnesota Ave W, MABEL

141 3rd Ave SE, SpRING GROvE

Large duplex (could be B&B or residential) • 4 bedrooms and 2 baths on 1 side • 3 bedrooms and 4 baths on side • Wood floors • 10 foot ceilings • Newer roof • covered porch • deck • Formal living room • Formal dining room • 2 furnaces • air units • Separate electric meters • 2 car garage • unlimited potential

1-level living • Large ranch • 3 bedrooms • 3 baths • Master bath • Walk-in closet • In-floor heat in house and garage • Maple kitchen cabinets • Main floor laundry • Open living and dining and kitchen • deck

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Great hobby farm set up! Fenced for horses or other farm animals. Barn, house & garage have newer roofs. New mound system installed in 2008. House has nice updates including some newer windows, walk-in shower w/ceramic tile, whirlpool tub, freshly painted interior w/updated colors, & new furnace 2015. Formal dining area & built in cupboard. Cropland & pasture rented (21.2 acres at $210 per acre).

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$184,900 ranch home • Wood floors • Formal living room • Formal Main floor living • Living room w/knotty pine • lAnesboro dining room • Family room w/gas fireplace • Newer roof • New flooring • New appliances • Newer furnace Great opportunity to own this building located updated electrical box • heated garage • Large car port • • New roof • New windows • Main floor laundry • in a high traffic area in scenic Lanesboro.

Storage shed • Garden area • Patio • Firepit 3 –car heated garage • close to bike trail Opportunities are unlimited. 2 rental units also on 2nd level. Ideal for a retail business. Buy now and be ready for the spring activity.

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625 lynDale aVe. Spring Valley $80,900 Ranch Style Home - ready for immediate occupancy. Numerous updates, including new roof, new furnace & A/C, new flooring, hardwood floors, and freshly painted interior.

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“One of a kind” property listed on the National Historic Registry. This brick home has 5 bedrooms, but could be expanded to 6. The double brick structure is well insulated. Updates include repairs on front porch, metal roof on house & garage, new side porch, updated windows, interior updates, newer appliances, and tuck point work on foundation. You will be impressed with the unique architectural features throughout the home.

Hardwood floors, original woodwork, arched doorways, exposed brick on dining room wall, and large bedrooms.

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Hard to find 5 bdrm 3 bath split level home. Excellent location and numerous updates. Beautiful landscaped yard and tiered deck leading to perennial gardens & storage shed. The home is spacious & bright with large bay windows in lower level, allowing for plenty of natural sunlight.

Dual thermostat heat, an abundance of storage, separate laundry area, formal dining room and eat in kitchen. Neutral carpet in family room & laminate floors add to the beauty of this home. With winter upon us, you will love the 2 gas fireplaces to stay warm and cozy. Call for your appointment to see today!

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235 Harwood Ave NE, CHAtFIELd

Awesome Log Home on 11.6 Acres!

Custom built home with hardwood floors, 3 fireplaces, 3 bedrooms, wraparound deck & beautifully landscaped yard. On hard surface road w/ blacktop driveway. 6 garage stalls. Love where you live!

your look is over!

Mint condition w/quality updates inside & out. 3 bedroom, 2 bath, lg 1 car tuckunder garage. Great yard w/ patio area. $157,900

100 Elmwood St E, LANESBORO Near downtown!

Unique opportunity to own an inn. Rent single rooms or suites to accommodate large groups.

Separate owners living area on main floor. Call today!

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3 bed, 2 bath home. Basement offers extra space for rec room. Great corner location. $98,500

51 Main Ave. N, HARMONy 304 Fillmore St. W, pREStON 112 S Hudson Ave, SpRING vALLEy

Residential or Commercial!

Excellent condition.

Highway exposure & yard space. Handicap accessible. Currently a salon, easily adaptable to fit your dream. $47,500

No guesswork!

Well established full service restaurant ready for you to walk into! Well maintained & updated.

25 Center St E, HARMONy

22 Main Ave N, HARMONy

607 Fillmore Ave. S, LANESBORO

Renovated Commercial building Beautifully designed interior space. Backyard space & attractive street front. Call today!

Located in the heart of Harmony Commercial space with 2 units, 1 unit currently rented. 2 off street parking spots.

Original Charm Well maintained 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom with & updated mechanicals. 2 guest cabins for additional income or studio space. $182,000

Detailed information only a click away!

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garage. $102,900

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Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Walk-up attic & walk-out bsmt.

3 season porch & deck w/awning. Large 2 car

265 2Nd AvE NE, HARMONy

Redone inside & out!

Main floor bedroom, bath & laundry. 3 bedrooms & den on one level. Updated shingles, siding & windows. 2 car att garage. $100,000

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services TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR: Foreign and domestic, auto & light truck. 3 year, 100,000 mile warranty. Call for prices. Brown’s Tire, Battery, & Transmission. Rushford 507-8642969 or 1-888-864-7049. v17eow-o Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming, and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements.

Same day service. Used cars for sale.

Specializing in Toyota Prius sales and services. Hi-Tech Rebuilders, Rushford.

507-864-7440 or 507-459-1504. v11tfno Lawn mowing available, serving all of Fillmore County. Call for bids. Insured. Pete Moger 507-765-3891 s7,14,21,28-x Besse Auto Detailing. Make your car look new. Pick up and delivery available. (507) 765-2471. s7,14,21,28-x DISH TV 190 channels plus High-speed Internet Only $49.94/mo! Ask about a 3 year price guarantee & get Netflix included for 1 year! Call Today 800/2978706. MCAN Celebrating 20 years in the ICF Industry Complete sales and education available of 42518 State Hwy 44 • Mabel, MN 55954 multiple ICF Forms and Phone (507) 493-5888 • Fax (507) 493-3888 all related accessories Email tristateicf@gmail.com including ICF Bracing Website www.tristateicf.com sales and rental.

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THANK YOU ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you, Thank you, Thank you to all the people that attended the Houston Area Cancer Auction and Pancake Breakfast. The residents of SE MN are truly generous people.

We had a lot of great items donated by Houston, Rushford, Hokah & Caledonia people & businesses. We have a lot of talented & generous people in the area.

With the help from the auctioneers Hoyt Zenke & Kevin McCormick, we raised over $15,000.00 at the Auction and the Houston Lions Pancake Breakfast.

A unique donation was a Ukulele donated and hand made from different types of wood. Ellen Olson made a quilt out of Hoedown T-Shirts furnished by Shirley Van Gundy, Marlene Schultz and Linda Hauge. Some of the favorite items are the Smoked Eggs donated by “George”, Wine donated by 4 different people and of course, the baked goods. Cookies made by Doris Olson raised over $100.00. Mr. Hopplenoodle donated a book on the 2007 Flood – Tim Orr was the lucky winner.

The money made at the auction will be used by the Houston Area Cancer Support (HACS) to help families within the area that are battling cancer. We have helped with gas cards, grocery cards, medical bills, insurance and, sorry to say – funeral expenses.

The designated geographical area from which applications for cancer support will be accepted is the City of Houston and the Townships of Houston, Money Creek, Sheldon, Mound Prairie, Yucatan, and Union in the State of Minnesota.

A big THANK YOU to everyone that pitched in to help make this a great success!

Houston Area Cancer Support (HACS) t7-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The family of Marcella King would like to thank everyone for the cards, memorials, flowers, and expressions of kindness and support. A special thank you to the Olmsted Medical Center, the Stewartville Care Center for their wonderful care and Griffin-Gray Funeral Home. t7-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The family of Mark McKay would like to thank all the family and friends that supported our Dad during his battle with cancer. Your visits, cards and calls meant a lot to Dad and to us.

We would also like to thank you for the cards, calls, food, flowers and memorials at the time of the loss of our Dad. Special thanks to Pastor Rolf Svanoe for the beautiful service and the Greenfield Lutheran Group that served at his Celebration of Life.

Dad was taken from us while we still needed him and we feel his absence daily. We had a very special Dad and he will live in our hearts forever.

Love, Nick & Erin McKay t7-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

FARM Hay - 1-2-3 Crop - No Rain, Green, Soft, 3x3x8, Alfalfa/Grass 507-421-6050 f29,7,21,4,18-x 1400 lb. hay bales, no rain, no weeds, net wrapped. $45 a bale, stored inside, can deliver. 507-450-3416 or 507-896-3704 f29,7-o Hay for Sale: Small square bales, 2nd crop, alfalfa/grass mix. No rain, $3 per bale. Also available - round bales, $40 each. No rain. Call 507-875-2630. f7,14,21-x OUR HUNTERS WILL pay Top $$$ to hunt your land. Call for a free Base Camp Leasing info packet & quote: 866/3091507 www.BaseCampLeasing.com.

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Specialties: Ponds, Waterways, Terraces, Driveways, Building Sites and More.

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Great Pricing - Great Service! s25,8,22,7o FOR Sale: Park model trailer with deck on permanent site. Located at Pioneer between Wabasha/Kellogg.

For details, call 504-440-2650. r15, 7-x Price Reduced: Beautiful Lexington Whitewashed formal dining room table with two leaves, 6 foot hutch with glass doors and 6 chairs.

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Shift Feed Mill Operator

All American Co-op is looking for detail oriented individuals to perform daily feed mill production and operations functions. This position follows quality feed production practices performed in a clean, safe, efficient manner to benefit All American Co-op and its customers. Qualifying individual must be a motivated self-starter that is willing to work as a team setting.

Contact: Brent Vorpagel; Feed Department Manager (507) 533-4222 vorpagel@allamericancoop.com Employable candidates must pass required drug testing.

All American Co-op offers career advancement with an excellent benefits package including Medical, Dental and Vision; Paid Holidays, 401K and competitive wage.

For more information visit www.allamericancoop.com/employment

AUTOS 2012 FORD E-350 XLT Super Duty 12-Passenger Van. 94,000 miles. Wellmaintained company vehicle. Lots of Power!!! 5.4L V8 EFI Flex Fuel, 4-Speed Automatic with Overdrive, RWD, White, Beige Cloth Interior, ABS brakes, Electronic Stability Control, Illuminated entry, Low tire pressure warning, Running boards, and Traction control.

New tires. Tinted windows, PW, PL, CD, MP3. Back-up camera in rear view mirror. Towing package. Asking $15,500 obo. KBB price is $17,500. You’re saving $2,000 on this DEAL!!! Call 507-2515297. a7,tfn-x BRANSON COLLECTOR CAR AUCTION Celebrating 38 years. April 15-16, 2016. Featuring Corvettes, Mustangs, Mopar, Jaguar, MG, Triumph.

Consign your car today! 800/335-3063 www.bransonauction.com. MCAN

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Drivers: CDL-A Excellent Family Medical Benefits. Salary Pay with consistent freight available. Performance and Sign-On Bonuses offered! 855-902-7681 x1205 h29,7-x Bent Wrench part-time bartender/server, nights. Apply in person or call 507-268-4922 h29,7-o the Creamery in Rushford, MN - Help wanted. Need grill cook, possibly full-time, with experience, will train, reliable and able to work any shift.

Pick up an application at the Creamery.

864-7214. h29,7-o Special E d u c at i o n Paraprofessional needed at Fillmore Central Elementary School in Preston, MN. Immediate opening! 6.75 hours/student contact day. Interested candidates should complete support staff application available online at www.fillmorecentral.k12.mn.us of any school office and return to: Michelle Breitsprecher, Director of Special Education, Fillmore Central Schools, P.O. Box 50, Preston, MN 55965. Position open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. h7,14-o

is hiring a

resort Manager

• Customer service experience preferred • Solid leadership skills • Knowledge of basic computer applications • Dependable Must be able to work nights and weekends

We are located between Mabel and Spring Grove, MN.

Please email your resume to sue:

SueD@stcroixriverresort.com 320-655-0016

Harmony, mn • 507-886-2430

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

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

House for rent in Whalan.

3BR, 2-car garage, shed. $600/month plus utilities. Call 507-993-6791, leave message. r22,29,7-o

Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available immediately.

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

Scenic View TownhomeS • Spacious 2 & 3 bedrooms • Attached garages included • Beautiful area • Starting at $505 Income restrictions apply.

507-864-7880 • Rushford, MN www.paramark.us

Spring iS here! Time to get your MOVe on! no Waiting List!

Are yOu AT LeAST 62 yeArS Or BeTTer, hAnDiCAppeD Or DiSABLeD? Lakewood Apartments located in beautiful downtown Chatfield, Mn

• Rent based on income (30%) • Clean, safe, quiet and friendly environment • Off-street Parking and on-site laundry • Heat paid • Pets welcome

• Community Room with Big Screen TV and Kitchen • Elevator • Spacious 1 Bedroom Apartments with appliances • Close to City Library, Churches, Downtown and Medical Center

If thIs Is what you’re lookIng for, look no further.

507-867-4791 or just come and visit us at Lakewood Apartments, 420 Bench Street, Chatfield, MN 55923

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS We are Looking For

Enthusiastic, outgoing, motivated individuals for our agronomy department

Available positions include:

• Truck Drivers – CDL Required, Seasonal License Options Available • Skid Loader/Forklift Operators • Loading Dock/Yard Work Assistants We provide training and offer flexible schedules for those who want to work. Apply today if you are looking for a fun, exciting, fast paced work environment with ample opportunities for extra income.

Don’t hesitate to apply, you may be exactly what we are looking for!

Email applications to Scott Schwanke, Plainview (507) 534-3147 schwanke@allamericancoop.com Brian Orth, St. Charles (507) 932-4732 orth@allamericancoop.com Pete Doherty, Stewartville (507) 533-4222 pdoherty@allamericancoop.com Apply online at allamericancoop.com/employment-application

What are you waiting for… apply today!

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EMPLOYMENT Busy dental office seeking a dental hygienist for immediate employment 4-5 days per week.

Minnesota license needed. Experience preferred but not a must. Call 507-7255254 with any questions. Send resume to Family Dental Center 120 W. Main St. Caledonia, MN 55921. h3/7tfn-o David Ryan Construction looking for equipment operators, full- and part-time, preferred if they have a CDL. Contact Dave 563-3801365. Burr Oak, IA. h7-x

Monday, March 7, 2016

EMPLOYMENT Fillmore County Ag Society is taking 2-year bids for lawn mowing at fair grounds. This should include mowing, trimming, and occasional spraying.

To be mowed at your disgression or our request. Bids must be returned by April 1.

Fillmore County Fair, Box 364, Preston, MN 55965 or fillmorecountyfair@fillmorecountyfair.com. Contact: Kathy Tesmer 507-272-2261. h7,14-o

Human Service Job Openings in Rochester!

Preston, MN

EMPLOYMENT

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

EMPLOYMENT

FRIEDGES CONTRACTING Now Hiring! Sewer Crews, Grading and Street Crews, Laborers, Operators and Foreman.

Twin Cities/Metro work, union scale.

Call 952/469-2121 or email resume to: info@friedgesinc.com. MCAN

CDL A DRIVERS $7,500 sign-on-bonus.

Medical benefits on day 1 & $65k+ in your first year!!! Guaranteed pay. Profit sharing. 401K with company match & more! Email resume: mnhr@mclaneco. com or call Hollie now! 507/664-3038.

MCAN

NOW HIRING Company OTR drivers. $2,000 sign on bonus, flexible home time, extensive benefits. Call now! Hibb’s & Co. 763/389-0610. MCAN

LINSMEIER TRUCKING A MN based company is now hiring Owner Operators and Company Drivers to pull hopper bottom in the upper Midwest. Home weekends. Call 320/382-6644. MCAN

GuNdeRSeN HaRmoNy CaRe CeNteR

Full-time Day/Evening Nursing Assistant

Part-time LPN/RN

Crop produCtion ServiCeS

EOE

Where old friends become reacquainted and new friendships are found!

Contact: Ruth Furan,DON (507) 886-6544 Ext:73371

GuNDErsEN HArmoNy CArE CENtEr 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939

Where old friends become reacquainted and new friendships are found!

Part-time 0.6 to .08 Night Shift - 10p-6a

Contact: Ruth Furan,DON (507) 886-6544 Ext:73371

GuNdeRSeN HaRmoNy CaRe CeNteR 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939

NEW STARTING WAGE SCALE

Full-Time & ParT-Time • Nursing Assistants (Full-Time & Part-Time $1750 Sign-On Bonus)

• RN’s & LPN’s (Full-Time & Part-Time $3500 Sign-On Bonus) • Home Health Aides (Part-Time) Chosen Valley Care Center is looking for individuals who are compassionate, energetic, hardworking, and reliable to join our health care team. We currently have full-time and parttime positions available. We are willing to train the right applicant. We offer excellent benefits to employees working full-time.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage on Preventative Care.

• Health Partners Dental Plan • Matching Funds for 401(k) Plan • Life & Accidental Death & Disability • Generous, Flexible PTO • Tuition Reimbursement • Supplemental Insurance Benefits through AFLAC Applications should be forwarded to: Chosen Valley Care Center Attn: Director of Clinical & Resident Services, 1102 Liberty Street SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or applications may be downloaded at www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com, (EOE/AA)

Chosen Valley Care Center, InC. A Senior Living Community

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Fillmore County Journal 136 St. Anthony Street • Preston, MN 55965

Department is looking for a Dietary aide/Cook! part-time, includes every other weekend

Gundersen Harmony Care Center

GuNDErsEN HArmoNy CArE CENtEr

Apply online at www.mapleleafservices.org or call Cherie at 507-765-2107

Dietary

3-4 days a week.

1x2 Park Lane Estates 2.23.16 Assisted Living 3.1.16 111 Fillmore Place SE,

Industrial wood packaging manufacturer in Peterson, MN is looking for reliable, dependable people to help build wood crates. Benefits include 401K Plan, Life insurance, and Dental after eligible. Job will consist of running air nailer and occasional heavy lifting over 50 pounds. Full-time hours. 1st Shift 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Starting pay is $10 per hour. Please apply in person between 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Hwy 16, Peterson, MN.

Preston, Harmony, & Spring Valley

Help Wanted

For more information contact Shelly Dolley at 507-886-6544 ext: 73375

Providing services for people with developmental disabilities for 30+ years!

lPn Position and Residential support staff: Full-time/Part-time Positions

EMPLOYMENT

Part-Time Help

Full-time Driver AND Full-time & Part-time Direct Support Providers working with children and adults with disabilities.

Driver’s license, high school diploma and one year experience required. Benefits available.

Check out www.PossAbilities.org for complete job postings & application. AA/EOC employer.

Positions AvAilAble

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Preston, MN

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stop In To Fill Out An Application!

Or CONTACT: Cathy Nation Park Lane Estates, Preston MN 507.765.9986 or 507.259.3291

HELP WANTED

United Packaging inc.

is looking for a full-time

AppliCAtor

with the ability to run both Liquid and dry appLicators. Full Benefits. Please stop in or call for full job description and requirements.

(507) 886-4222 • Harmony, mn

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature, and caring individuals

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

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

HELP WANTED

CHS has multiple openings for Seasonal Laborers/Drivers in Ostrander, Wykoff & Leroy. Potential employees must be familiar with farm equipment, mechanically inclined and possess or have the ability to obtain a Class A or B CDL or a seasonal CDL. Please apply online at www.chsrochester.com/about-us/careers.

If you have any questions contact Troy (Ostrander) at 507-657-2234 or stop by the CHS Office at 517433 County 1 Ostrander, MN 55961. EOE

Needed: Full-Time Equipment Operator

Duties include running dozer, excavator, motor grater, and dump truck. CDL needed, compensation based on experience. 507-951-1128

Barth St. CharleS, MN Mabel Green lea senior living is looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference

Full-time & Part-time

Rn/lPn

shifts available SiGn on bonuS available nurse Full Time Bonus-Pay on Weekends

$ 1,000 Sign On and shift differential.

"Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status, or any other legally protected characteristic."

Green lea Manor nursing Home

115 N. Lyndale Ave. Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 • EOE

…because the journey matters

Mabel Green lea senior living is looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference

Part-time

CNa

shifts available Bonus-Pay on Weekends and shift differential.

"Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status, or any other legally protected characteristic."

Green lea Manor Nursing Home

115 N. Lyndale Ave. Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 • EOE

…because the journey matters

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Monday, March 7, 2016

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