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Crowd hears Ostrander infrastructure plans

Exterior renovation of Preston City Hall By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Details, as to the kind of exterior maintenance work needed on the Preston City Hall/ Library, were discussed at the city council’s April 4 meeting. Mayor Kurt Reicks was absent. City Administrator Joe Hoffman explained that there are four major parts to this project, including a new roof, window and door replacements, EIFS (exterior insulation and finish system) repair on three sides,

including awning replacement, and tuckpointing of the brick, mostly on the front of the building. Architect Terry Grubbs, New Brighton, has inspected the building and offered a proposal not to exceed $1,440 to outline the scope of the work and to provide a cost estimate for the project. A motion to retain Grubbs was approved. Dairy and Farm reuse Discussion continued as to the possibility of purchasing See RENOVATION Page 9 

Lanesboro seeks new brush dump site Mike Bubany shares proposed funding plan. By R ich Wicks rich@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The Ostrander City Council met on April 5 for a regular meeting with all members present (Erin Brugh, Pam Kunert, Mayor Pat Nesler, Clerk Chris Hyrkas, Heidi Jones, and DJ Start). Approximately 35 citizens attended the meeting, and the main topic was the city’s plans for infrastructure upgrades, and the associated costs. Mike Bubany presented information comparing Ostrander’s tax and water/sewer rates to three similarly sized towns (Racine, Fountain and Wykoff). He also gave details on the projected costs and funding, stating “What we’re looking at here is approximately $9 million

worth of stuff, of which Fillmore County has about a $2 million tab, and about $5 ½ million is being pursued through grants. And that leaves a little under $2 million for Ostrander to pay for locally.” He explained that the plan he showed is for the city to pay the $1.94 million back over 40 years through increased tax and utility rates. He shared that a “typical” household would see an increased cost of roughly $30 a month, or $360 annually, in these combined costs. But he added that individual households would vary due to home valuation and water usage. There was discussion about scaling back the plans, to control costs, but Josh Pope (representing Bolton & Menk) explained that Rural Development veri-

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Photo by Rich Wicks fied that there’s a need for the improvements included in the $9 million plan, so it makes sense to try to get grants so the city can get the best “bang for the buck” by getting $9 million in improvements while the city would only pay the $1.9 million portion. Erin Brugh asked if it’s correct that certain grants are only available if the city raises utility rates to specified levels, and Bubany confirmed this, explaining that the proposed plan would allow the city to meet the requirements for these grants. Pope added that since the grants are still an unknown factor, the city has prioritized the various portions of the overall project, and would drop-out the See INFRASTRUCTURE Page 2 

By H annah Wingert hannah@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The Lanesboro City Council met for their regular meeting on April 4, at 5:30 p.m. All council members were present. The agenda was approved with several additions and changes. The farmer’s market policy and procedures were approved by the council. City Administrator Michele Peterson mentioned that she had received questions regarding the new blanket insurance and the time frame of the Farmer’s Market. Currently the market runs from 9 a.m. – noon, but the current policy states that vendors are allowed to stay longer if they wish. However, the insurance policy will not cover vendors after the market officially ends at noon. The council decided to remove that state-

ment from the policy to avoid any issues. Council member Tom Smith asked whether local businesses would be able to buy into the blanket insurance policy and set up booths even if they don’t sell produce. Mayor Robin Krom responded that the council would let the Farmer’s Market Association decide what can and can’t be sold at the market. The Lanesboro Fire Department asked the council to approve two additional personnel. Council member Tom Dybing gave the Planning and Zoning Commission update. At their last meeting on March 16, Blake Norby asked about what the ordinance is for sidewalk displays. The commission plans to review the ordinance, See BRUSH DUMP Page 10 

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lowest priority items as needed if less grant funding is awarded. A citizen asked what the city’s total payments would add up to, over the 40 years. Bubany calculated that, and said it would total roughly $4.8 million. He also shared that the numbers included in the plan are projections, but he feels they are reasonable. He also explained that the city would not be able to get such a loan at a similar interest rate from anywhere else except the government. Pam Kunert shared her opinion about the plan, asking, “And think, if we don’t do it now, and need to do it four years from now, the grants might not be there, and then what do we do?” Bubany added, “I will say this about city government, particularly small towns like Ostrander,…even if you were as financially brilliant as they come, there’s no way that Ostrander would have saved $9 million in the past twenty years to pay for this…I mean, most of us, when we make our car payment, aren’t saving another $300 a month to pay cash for the next car.” The council then heard from Dustin Tart, reporting on city maintenance. He said the weed trimmer needs repairs of roughly $160. The council decided because of the age of the equipment, it made better sense to buy a new trimmer and accessories.

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Fire Chief Brian Miner gave a report on activity for the fire department, and got approval from the council to hire Dustin Tart. Next, Police Chief Tom Mosher gave his monthly activity report. He added that regarding the situation with the Olson’s dogs, “They are in compliance now. They decided they are staying here. They are down to the number of dogs they need to be. And I did send a letter out to the Becker’s. They are pretty much in the same situation as the Olson’s.” In other business, it was discussed that the LMCIT adjuster felt the hall roof was not damaged due to hail, but rather because of the type of shingle used. The council chose to seek bids for the repairs needed. The city chose May 21 for city-wide clean-up day, from 9am-noon. Dustin and Chris were OK’d to attend a Safety & Loss Control workshop on April 26. The council accepted a bid from Mudd Brothers for 85 feet of sidewalk at the city park, at a cost of $1,950. Jason Boynton from Smith & Schafer Accounting shared the City of Ostrander 2015 Financial Summary. He highlighted several points, including giving the city an “unmodified clean opinion” and said there were no Minnesota legal compliance exceptions. He stated that the city’s General Funds Reserves grew to 86% of total disbursements, which he said is a “pretty good fund balance”.

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Landowner contracts secured to extend Harmony-Preston Valley bike trail to Iowa The City of Harmony is pleased to announce they have secured purchase option contracts from the necessary landowners to extend the HarmonyPreston Valley bike trail from Harmony to Niagara Cave and the Iowa border once funding for the project is made available. The goal of extending the trail to Niagara Cave and the Iowa border was identified in 1989 when the Governor’s Design Team came to Harmony and suggested potential projects that would serve to strengthen the community. This milestone is the culmination of many years of patient work by volunteers and city officials and falls on the heels of more than a dozen generous landowners supporting the initiative. Once constructed, visitors to Harmony will have easy trail access to the region’s premier natural feature, Niagara Cave. It is anticipated that Howard and Winneshiek Counties will eventually join their developing trail

system to this new terminus. When this happens, the region will boast a 120-mile trail corridor spanning both the scenic Root River and Upper Iowa River watersheds and improving the region as a destination for recreationalists. Securing the necessary funding to purchase the land and construct the trail is the next step in development of the proposed extension. Representative Greg Davids and Senator Jeremy Miller are in support of this project and have introduced

legislation to authorize funding for the trail this session through House file 2920 and Senate file 2727. The total project cost is an estimated 1.5 million dollars. State funding for the project through bonding will be critical for its timely completion. On March 29th members of the trail committee and Economic Development Authority testified before the Mining and Outdoor Recreation Policy Committee. Hearings on the bills will next be held in front of the Capital Investment Committee.

Locals testify for Blufflands Trail System

Pictured, left to right: Kerry Kingsley, Mark Bishop, Andy Batstone, Vicky Tribon, State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston), and Chris Giesen. The group traveled to the State Capitol recently to testify in support of Rep. Davids’ bill that would allocate $1.5 million for the Blufflands Trail System, located from Harmony to the Iowa border. The legislation was recently approved in the Minnesota House Mining and Outdoor Recreation Policy Committee. Photo submitted

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C ommentary Fiat money? By Stan Gudmundson Fiat money? Some might wonder what that is. It’s actually simple. Let’s pretend I am the government. I print fancy paper with numbers on them and give them Col. Stan to you. You Gudmundson say, what’s this? I, the government, tell you that it is money. Use it. But you ask, what is it based on? I, the government, tell you that it is based on what I tell you it is. Is it tied to gold or anything else you ask? I, the government, say no, it’s based on what I say and on my sterling track record in keeping my promises and doing things with great efficiency. “Oh, joy,” you say, “how has that worked out? My grandfather tells me that when he was

growing-up in the 60s he could go to McDonalds and buy two cheeseburgers, French fries, and a (one-size) milkshake, pay with a dollar bill and still get change back. A single-scoop ice-cream cone cost a nickel and a twoscooper was ten cents. There was two-for-a-penny candy, ten-cent pop, and gas for less than 30 cents a gallon. The U.S. was on the gold-standard then. Why do we pay so much more now?” You know the answer. Inflation. Government doesn’t have any money. They can only get it through taxation or by borrowing. Of course going in debt requires that government pay back what it borrows. But if government borrows one trillion dollars today when a dollar is worth a dollar and then pays it back over a period of ten years with dollars ultimately worth 25 cents, government ends up paying less because the dollar now isn’t worth as much as it was before. Sounds like a good deal you

SEMAC awards arts grants This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund. On March 15, 2016, the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) awarded 29 grants for a total of $112,165 in funding to applicants throughout southeastern Minnesota. This included 13 Individual Artist grants for $54,905 and 12 General Operating Support grants to arts organizations for $46,760. Four previously-approved noncompetitive School Residency Grants for $10,500 are also included in this Editorial Cartoon

announcement. SEMAC is the State Arts Boarddesignated granting authority for local/regional arts producing and sponsoring organizations and disburses funds allocated for this purpose by the Minnesota State Legislature. The SEMAC region includes the counties of Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona. For information about the grant application process, eligibility, or grant writing assistance, contact the SEMAC office at 2778 D Commerce Dr. NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901 or call (507) 281-4848. Information may also be found on our web-

say, what’s wrong with that? But a dollar worth only 25 cents now means that the price of everything else has increased as well. You are paying more to live and you also are paying more taxes. That’s what inflating the currency does. Rather than being up front by taxing you with a currency whose value can’t change much, government hides its taxation indirectly by inflating the currency. Because there ain’t no free lunch. The U.S. has a huge, huge deficit. We have to pay it back, that’s a given. We either pay it through direct taxation and/ or the government indirectly taxes it through inflation. As long as the inflation rate doesn’t get citizens particularly excited, politicians and government will keep doing what they are doing, i.e. stealing our money through inflationary subterfuge. As a matter of policy, the Fed is purposely inflating the currency (by simply printing more money) today.

Can we get these bozos under control you ask? There are ways of doing it. Unfortunately, we’ll need help from some of the guilty. However, I doubt much will be done until a major crisis occurs. Given the fact that current government spending is unsustainable, that is a foregone conclusion. But what could be done? I don’t like a balanced budget amendment as much as I do an amendment that requires that the government be allowed to spend no more than that equal to the total revenues taken in from the previous year (or the average of the two or three previous years). We could also go back on fixed gold standard or require the Fed to adjust currency rates at fixed intervals (quarterly, semi-annually, or annually) to within a small percentage of the price of gold as the market price fluctuates. Robert Mundell, one of the founders of supply-side economics, doesn’t like that idea since

site at www.semac.org. Grants were awarded to each of the following individuals and organizations, listed by county: Fillmore County • Steve Harris received a $2,500 Emerging Artist grant for Write a Book: “Discovering Lanesboro, Minnesota...Yesterday and Today!” • Dreamery Rural Arts Initiative received a $4,000 General Operating Support grant for Administrative Expenses for 2016. • Fillmore Central Schools received a $3,000 School Residency grant for Adi Yeshaya Quintet Artist in Residence 2016. Freeborn County • Albert Lea Art Center received a $4,000 General Operating Support grant for Staff expenses, April - November, 2016.

Goodhue County • Sheldon Theatre Brass Band received a $4,000 General Operating Support grant for Director and Guest Artists for 2016. Houston County • La Crescent-Hokah Public Schools received a $1,500 School Residency grant for Shakespeare in the Schools - La Crescent 2016. Mower County • Austin Symphony Orchestra received a $4,000 General Operating Support grant for Manager’s Salary Support. See SEMCAC GRANTS Page 5 

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gold is a commodity. He proposes instead an international monetary system based on three major currencies rather than on today’s single fiat currency (the U.S. dollar). Perhaps the American dollar, the European euro, and Chinese yuan or Japanese yen. That way if politicians began to fiddle with (inflate) a particular currency, then people could move money into a more stable (one with low or no inflation) currency. Consequently, government deficit spending could be brought under control. Any of the above would force government spending to be sustainable. Best of all? Politician’s shenanigans would be limited. The downside? The poor politicians. They couldn’t try fund the nirvana that bankrupts us instead.

Government this week • Monday, April 11, Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m. • Monday, April 11, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Monday, April 11, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, April 11, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Monday, April 11, Wykoff City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Monday, April 11, Houston City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m. • Tuesday, April 12, Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Tuesday, April 12, Harmony City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Wednesday, April 13, Canton City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Wednesday, April 13, Mabel City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Wednesday, April 13, Peterson City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Monday, April 18, RushfordPeterson School Board, Rushford Biology Room, 5:30 p.m. • Monday, April 18, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Monday, April 18, Kingsland School Board, District Conference Room, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, April 18, Chatfield School Board, High School Media Center, 7 p.m. Schedule subject to change.

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C ommentary There’s too much secrecy in government

Letter about Chatfield safety issue... To the Editor and the City of Chatfield, exemptions,” the Center for tine information is classified and We moved to Chatfield one By Lee H. Hamilton year ago from Lanesboro. We We have a secrecy problem. Public Integrity reported last kept secret; members of Conlove the community so far, but This may seem odd to say during year. “In most states, at least gress joke that what they’ve just I have noticed a huge problem an era in which the most inti- one entire branch of govern- read in a top-secret document ment or agency claims exemp- was taken from the front page with the pedestrian safety in the mate details tions from the laws.” of the New York Times. Yet downtown area. I always yield to of individu In case you’re wondering they themselves increasingly rely pedestrians; on multiple occa- als’ lives are whether this has an impact on on omnibus spending bills — sions I have been passed on the on display. real people’s lives, it’s worth which are put together behind Yet governright and have had oncoming remembering that thousands of closed doors by a handful of vehicles not yield. This is causing ment is movemails released in the wake of leaders and congressional staff an even more dangerous situa- ing behind Flint, Michigan’s water crisis with no public scrutiny. tion. I implore you to please do closed doors, revealed “what appears to be an Most notably, of course, secreand this is something about this situation. active effort by state employ- cy extends to national security Lee H. Our community is growing d e f i n i t e l y ees to avoid disclosure of pub- issues. There are some governHamilton and so is Rochester, generating the wrong lic records under [freedom of ment secrets that are necessary even more traffic. On March direction. information laws],” according to protect, and a balance has to In fact, I’m dismayed by how 31, 2016, I was rear-ended at be struck between protecting the intersection by the Cenex often public officials fight not to Governing magazine. and community park, because to do the public’s business in Meanwhile, there’s no short- national security and openness. I yielded to a pedestrian in the public. And I’m not just talking age of efforts to keep the public But the presumption should be from learning all sorts of details in favor of openness. Those who crosswalk. Three south-bound about the federal government. cars did not yield. I have, also, City and town councils regu- about how the federal govern- favor secrecy should make their case in public and not rely on had issues at the intersection by larly go into executive session to ment conducts business. contributors the old adage, “Trust me.” Jac’s restaurant, this is one of the discuss “personnel issues” that Campaign locations where I was passed on might or might not truly need increasingly manage to avoid Take the question of the U.S. the right side of my vehicle while to be carried on outside public disclosure of their political drone program. The overall proyielding to pedestrians. This has view. And let’s not even talk activities. Government contrac- gram may be necessary, and happened going both north and about what can go on behind tors are not subject to most technical means, operational closed doors when it comes to of the transparency rules that details, intelligence methods are south at this intersection. affect federal agencies — even all rightfully classified. But that Please address this situation contracting. before someone gets badly hurt. At the state level, lawmakers as more and more business is should not be an excuse for When we go for walks, we avoid exempt themselves from public being done through contrac- hiding information from the American people about what downtown because it is not safe. records laws, underfund public tors. When we go downtown for some- watchdogs, and exempt lobby- The 72 federal inspectors gen- we’re doing with drones. Do thing, we make sure we park on ing expenditures from sunshine eral who are appointed to ensure we want our resources spent on the side of the street that we laws. “While every state in the the efficiency and accountabil- targeted killing programs? Who need to utilize. I will be sending nation has open records and ity of the agencies they oversee determines who gets killed? this letter to the Fillmore County meetings laws, they’re typically face constant efforts to limit What’s the evidence on which Journal as well as the Chatfield shot through with holes and their access to records. Rou- we base who gets killed? How newspaper in hopes that I can rally our community into voicing our concerns. I know I’m Operating Support grant $5,000 Established Artist grant SEMCAC GRANTS General not alone, as a gentleman came for Expenses to support youth for From Garden To Gallery. Continued from Page 4 • Frederick Somers received a up to the officer who was assistoutreach. $5,000 Established Artist grant ing with the accident and stated, Rice County “This is a huge problem. When • James Bohnhoff received a for Out of the Depths. Olmsted County Steele County are we going to do somethign • Alan Knuth received a $5,000 $5,000 Established Artist grant about it?” The officer said to Established Artist grant for Illus- for Illustrated Birds Eye View • Andrea Gaffke received a $2,500 contact the city council. If you’re trating Space Exploration. Map of the Straight and Cannon Emerging Artist grant for Wandering to Find - An Arist’s Journey. worried about the cost of install- • HeeJune Shin received a River Watersheds. 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many innocent people have been killed? The American people have a right to know what’s going on. But we’re being kept in the dark. Openness is not a panacea, but it makes good government more likely. Representative democracy depends on our ability to know what’s being done in our name. We cannot exercise the discriminating judgment required of citizens about politics, policies and politicians if we do not know what they’re doing. Nor is it possible to maintain the checks and balances required under our Constitution without openness and transparency. We have to shine a bright light on the actions of public officials so that it’s more likely they’ll act with integrity. Justice Louis Brandeis gave perhaps the most famous formulation of this requirement in his 1913 statement, “[S]unlight is said to be the best disinfectant.” But Judge Damon Keith of the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals put an exclamation point on the idea in a 2002 ruling that the government could not carry out secret deportation hearings without proving the need for secrecy. “Democracies,” he wrote, “die behind closed doors.” Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years. received a $3,000 School Residency grant for Clay Art Residency 2016. • River Junctions Arts Council received a $4,000 General Operating Support grant for Shoring Up The Arts In The River Valley. Winona County • James Armstrong received a $3,600 Established Artist grant for This Old Guitar. • Jamie Schell received a $5,000 Established Artist Grant for Confluence. • Mid West Music Fest received a $4,000 General Operating Support grant for Administrative Expenses for 2016. • Winona Oratorio Chorus received a $4,000 General Operating Support grant for Performance Expenses for 2016. • Winona State University College of Education received a $3,000 School Residency grant for Winona Young Writers Conference 2016.

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ley, further prompted Bunke to envision additional trails within the bluffs of southeastern Minnesota. “Everyone, in my mind, should experience the beauty, serenity, plant and wildlife of the area. It is rich and productive farmland, but much of the bluff land is covered in hardwood forest; perfect for getting away from the stress and hurry of today’s world.” The concept of the Bluff Tracks Trail System is clear; creation of as many as 500 miles of trails within a potential 650-squaremile footprint in the forested bluffs and valleys that exists in an area extending 10-15 miles in each direction from the Rushford Peterson Valley. Trail users and their respective choice of recreation will co-exist, but be separated and secluded in the forested bluffs; physically, visually, and acoustically. The trail system will be comprised of single use trails. Developers anticipate 12-20 hiking trails of various length and 8-15 single-track mountain bike trails, of varying degree from beginner to expert level. In addition, the system could include 4-6 horseback trails, with connectivity to provide for multiple day riding experiences, and all-terrain vehicle/utility task vehicle trails, which include trail clusters, where possible, that also connect to provide day-use or multiple day rides for users. This equates

to a minimum of 75 miles of hiking trails, 75 miles of biking, 100 miles of equine trails, and 250 miles of ATV/UTV trails. Included amenities such as camping areas, trailheads, family-friendly fishing accesses, canoeing/kayaking, and tubing access, and other recreational activities would further add to the system’s appeal. It is anticipated that all trails will be natural surface, which reduces the expense and ensures a better fit within the landscape. “The key is to have enough miles of trails so they are encouraged to spend two or more days enjoying their preferred recreational or experiencing a combination of activities,” adds Bunke. “This is the type of experience that people, regardless of their

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streams. This may be our greatest asset. We have something worth enjoying and sharing with others. Recreation trails have the unique potential to impact the majority of residents, as well as attract thousands of visitors.” Bunke has a long history of promoting the outdoor opportunities of the area, beginning in his youth, working on development of the area’s first snowmobile trails in the ‘60s. “My father, an Outdoor Power Equipment dealer, my brother and I spent many weekends and summer evenings clearing brush, fixing fences, and digging posts for signage. We worked with the needs and desires of each landowner to create a safe and lasting trail network we could ride and share with others,” he adds. A discussion in the 1980s, regarding the natural crossroads location of the Rushford Peterson Val-

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preferred recreation will notice, appreciate, and return to often. It won’t be visible, except when they want to come into town to utilize downtown amenities.” Those amenities and the economic impact of the project is a key factor in its development and the potential benefits are staggering. According to American Trails, “A 2006 Outdoor Industry Foundation study found that active outdoor recreation contributes $730 billion annually to the U.S. economy, supports 6.5 million jobs, and generates $88 billion in annual state and national tax revenue. Using that model and information from a 2010 Department of Natural Resources study on ATV usage alone, upwards of $250 is spent per user, per day. That would equate to more than

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a $7.5 million impact in southeastern Minnesota; astounding, particularly when ATV usage is only a quarter of the opportunity proposed by the Bluff Tracks Trail System. “It’s up to Rushford Peterson Valley businesses to determine the percentage of this ‘impact’ that might interest them,” stresses Bunke. “Significant economic growth requires more than our current local marketplace.” Looking long-term, research also indicates, “Proximity to parks, trails, and outdoor spaces is among the most prominent factor that businesses and workers consider when choosing where to locate. Quality of life benefits associated with recre-

ational opportunities and infrastructure – in terms of keeping people healthy, attracting workers, and attracting employers – could be a state economic contributor that is at least as important as the first sale of outdoor products and services.” Each user group provides an opportunity for economic growth when provided with a variety of experiences. “They’ll be in town at opportune times and the downtowns will benefit immensely. The accelerated development timeline of the system also accelerates the economic impact. User excitement about the new trail system will enhance the marketing effort,” says Bunke. “This will attract a wide spectrum of users from the Upper Midwest and a different clien-

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Monday, April 11, 2016 tele regionally. It will magnify the economic impact, rather than compete with other existing recreational opportunity.” Bunke sees Rushford, Peterson, and Rushford Village as the geographical hub of the area and that Winona and Houston counties will also be positively impacted. “Trail connections to other communities would be encouraged and welcomed to expand the regional impact.” The question of where the trail system will ultimately be located remains another opportunity and the answer relies on wise, collaborative use of public DNR Forestry lands and cooperation with private landowners. Recreational easements from landowners will be sought and those participating might permit one type of use or may permit multiple trail user types. Each will be discussed with individual landowners, as each property has unique possibilities. No trails will be placed on productive farmland and agreements will be sought only with input and agreement of the landowners. Trails will be built utilizing recreations industry ‘best practices,’ using current resources and standards. By spreading the concentration of users, Bunke stresses that any perceived negative impacts on the trail surfaces will be lessened, while still enhancing the natural interaction experience of trail users. The project has garnered plen-

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ty of support locally. Concept support has been received from the city councils of Rushford, Peterson and Rushford Village, Rushford EDA, Rushford Peterson Valley Chamber of Commerce, Rushford Community Foundation, Southern Minnesota Initiative Fund, Fillmore County Commissioners and Fillmore County EDA, Outdoor Recreational Alliance, All Terrain Vehicle Association of Minnesota, and Bluff Country ATV Club. Continued and new support and partnerships are being sought and are necessary for the success of project. Funding is being sought through various grants and

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sources. Additionally, bonding bills have been presented to legislators for the Master Plan and for development. Bluff Tracks is currently seeking nonprofit status. While a website and social media presence do not currently exist, they will be part of the public marketing campaign. A public meeting for all those interested is in planning for April or May. “This will be an opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and gain understanding of the goals and opportunities for the economic and social benefits of the Bluff Tracks recreational trail system,” notes Bunke. “There’s an opportunity for everyone to make tracks.”

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Obituaries Ardys V. Hurley Ardys ViAnn Hurley, 82, of Chatfield, passed away April 5, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Hospital Methodist Campus. Ardys was born November 12, 1933 in Spring Grove, Minn., to Olaf and Anna (Kieland) Hagen. She graduated from Spring Grove High School and Winona State Teachers College. On August Ardys V. 19, 1954 Hurley she married Robert E. Hurley in Caledonia. In her early years, she worked as a teacher, grocery store clerk, and provided child care in her home for many years. Ardys enjoyed bowling, knitting, reading, playing bridge with her friends, and following the Minnesota Vikings and Twins. Her greatest joy was following all the activities her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were involved in. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and its Altar Society. She also was a long-time member of St. Mary’s choir. Ardys is lovingly remembered by her children: Caryn (Joe) Erickson of Fremont, Nebr.; Deb (Rick) VonWald of Chatfield, Dan (Peg) Hurley of Chatfield, Chari (Todd) Kruegel of Spring Valley, and Dayna (Greg) LaPlante of Chatfield. Fourteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and one brother, Owen (Gayle) Hagen

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of Spring Grove also survive. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 2012, a grandson, and her sister, Ione (Hagen) Benson of Spring Grove. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial was held 11 a.m. Friday, April 8 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield, with Father William Thompson officiating. A time of visitation and sharing was from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Church. Visitation continued one hour prior to the Mass on Friday. Rite of Committal will be in Calvary Cemetery in Chatfield at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to St. Mary’s Catholic Church Organ Fund or the American Cancer Society. Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield assisted the family with arrangements. To share a condolence with the family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes. com

with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s school and sports events, especially watching them play football, volleyball, and basketball. Donna is survived by her children, Sandra Long of Grand Prairie, Tex., and Keith Kolden of Spring Valley, Minn.; six grandchildren: Brandon Hill, Trayton Hill, Danielle Kolden, Kahri Kolden, Ericka Kolden, and Brooke Kolden; sisters, Patricia Westphal and Ruth Mae Rollie, both of Spring Valley, Minn.; special niece, VerLynne Koch of Spring Valley, Minn.; special family friend, Mary Leibfried of Spring Valley, Minn.; and she was also blessed to have six other children call her mom: Dan, Angie, Brion, and Travis Garnatz and the Jensen girls, Jessica and April. She was preceded in death by her parents, August and Bernice; sister, Beatrice Leonard; and half-brother, Garrison Tienter. Donna Garnatz In lieu of flowers, the fam Memorial services for Donna ily prefers memorials be left to Garnatz was held at 6 p.m. Seasons Hospice of Rochester, Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at the Minn., in Donna’s name. Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Condolences may be left Valley, Minn. Burial took place online at www.hindtfuneralin the Etna Cemetery. Visita- homes.com. tion was held 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Edna M. Johnson Donna J. Garnatz, age 69, of The funeral for Edna M. Spring Valley, Minn., passed Johnson, age 95, was at 11:00 away Saturday, April 2, 2016, AM Friday, April 8 at the at Seasons Hospice in Roches- Chatfield Lutheran Church, ter, Minn. with the Rev. Mark Docken Donna Jean Westphal was officiating. Burial followed at born November 8, 1946 in the Chatfield Cemetery. Spring Valley, Minn., to Mrs. Johnson passed away August and Bernice (Tienter) April 4, 2016 with family at her Westphal. She was a graduate side, in Madison, Wisc., at Oak of Spring Valley High School. Park Place Nursing and Rehab Donna loved spending time Center, where she had resided

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. the past three months. For the past nine years, since her husband’s passing, she had resided in Madison at the home of her younger sister, Helen Robertstad. She lived the majority of her married life in rural Dover, Minn. Edna M. Edna May Johnson (Rodgers) Johnson was born on a farm in rural Chatfield, Minn., on December 16, 1920 to Irish immigrant parents Andrew and Mary Alice (Huggard) Rodgers. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Chatfield. Her childhood was spent in the Chatfield area, where she attended Bear Creek Elementary School in rural Chatfield. Edna was in the Specialty Act of the Senior Class Play. She graduated with honors from Chatfield High School. Edna married Orvis J. Johnson, the love of her life, on July 14, 1943. They attended Chatfield Lutheran Church. They were one of the founders of the church and she was the first treasurer of the Ladies Aid. Edna loved to garden, sew, make crafts, preserve foods by canning, collect miniature tea sets, plates, and Hummels. She will be remembered as being a devoted sister, aunt, neighbor, and friend. She is survived by her dear sister, Helen Robertstad, and godson, John Robertstad. Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Orvis; her parents. Andrew and Mary (fond-

ly known as May); her sister, Miriam; her brothers, William and John; and her sister-inlaw, Marie Rodgers. She leaves behind many caring relatives, friends, and neighbors. Visitation was prior to the service beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Friday until the start of the service at the Chatfield Lutheran Church. The family would like to thank all those who supported Edna in her life. Special appreciation to Rev. Paula Harris (St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Madison), Sandra, Taryn, Barb, Louise L., Agrace Hospice Care in Madison (especially Leah, Brenda, and Carmen), the Franke family, Linda’s coworker’s, the staff at Wildwood Clinic in Madison, and the staff at Oak Park Place (especially Hailey). Memorials may be made to: Chatfield Lutheran Church, Agrace Hospice Care (Madison), St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (Madison), or to the donor’s choice. Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield was entrusted with the arrangements. To share a condolence with the family, please visit www.rileyfuneralhomes.com. Ellen Bessie Halstead Ellen Bessie Halstead, 80, of rural Cresco, Iowa passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. Funeral services were held on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Cresco, Iowa. Friends called from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday April 6, at the Lindstrom Funeral Home See OBITUARIES Page 9 

Fillmore County Church Directory A rendahl Lutheran Church....……………………..Sundays - 10 : 30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 A ssembly Of God Church & Valley Christian Center.... Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church.…....…Fri. - 8 : 30am & Sat. - 5 : 00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church...…...……………......Sundays - 9 : 00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church.…….……......Sundays - 10 : 45am & 6 : 00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church..............…Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church………......Sundays - 8 : 00am & 10 : 30am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ……....………..Sundays - 9 : 30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist...…………...…..Sundays - 10 : 00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...……………..……..........Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Ser vices.…………...…....…......Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Destiny Life Church.............………………......…Sundays - 10 : 00am 104 West Jessie Street, Rushford MN 55971 (507) 429-1222 Elstad Lutheran Church...………………….....….Sundays - 10 : 30am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……..…….......…Sundays - 11: 00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..…....................Sundays - 9 : 00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church......Sundays - 8 : 30am & 10 : 30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....………........………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 6 : 00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840

First Baptist Church-Preston.………...Sundays - 10 : 30am & 1: 00pm 108 Chatfield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4960 First English Lutheran Church.………...……..…..Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland............................. Sundays - 10 :30am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318

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

Garness Trinity Lutheran...……….………........…Sundays - 9 : 00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905 Grace Lutheran Church..……………………....…..Sundays - 9 : 00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..………………….....Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church..…….………..…Sundays - 10 : 00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 937-3137 Harmony United Methodist Church…...............Sundays - 10 : 30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henrytown Lutheran Church-Canton Assumption Catholic Church....Sundays-10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist..........Saturdays - 9 : 00am 217 W. Jessie St., Rushford (507) 993-8328 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church.........................Sundays - 8 :30am 43267 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church (Special Occasions) Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545 -2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church..……………..…....…Sundays - 9 : 30am 254 Main St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church..……….…Sundays - 10 : 30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Looney Valley Lutheran Church.............................Sundays - 10 : 00am 2040 Looney Valley Road, Houston, MN 55943 (507) 896-3412

Mabel First Lutheran Church……………......……Sundays - 9 : 00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293 Mabel United Methodist Church..……………...…Sundays - 9 : 30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296 Nativity Catholic Church..Sun. (1 & 2) - 8 : 45am & (3 & 4) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 Newburg United Methodist Church 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran.………………...………..Sundays - 10 : 30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875 -2460 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.…..... Sat. - 5 : 30pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church.…………..................Sundays - 9 : 00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875 -2460

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

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

Saetersdal Lutheran Church.……………....….......Sundays -10 : 30am 21447 Co. Rd. 30, rural Harmony, MN Scheie Lutheran Church..…………………….…..…Sundays - 9 : 30am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5680 St Columban Church.…..…………………...……..Sundays - 10 : 00am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -3886

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

St John Lutheran Church.…………...……………...Sundays - 9 : 00am 241 Line St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296 St Joseph’s Catholic Church.……………….…......Sundays - 10 : 30am PO Box 577 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257 St Mark ’s Lutheran Church...…………....…………Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111

St Mar y’s Catholic Church...…..................................Sundays - 8 : 00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthew’s Episcopal Church..…...........……………Sundays - 9 : 30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923-1219 (507) 867-3707

St Matthew’s Lutheran Church..……………………Sundays - 9 : 00am Harmony, MN 55939 (Granger) (507) 772- 4474 St Olaf Catholic Church...........Sun. (1 & 2) - 10 :30am & (3 & 4) - 8 : 45am 114 N Locust, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5268

St Patrick ’s Church Hall ………………......…......Saturday - 5 : 00pm Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church.....................................Sundays - 9 : 00am 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul Lutheran Church............................................Sundays - 9 :00am 215 N Miller St, Lime Springs, IA 52155 (563) 566-2389

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

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

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Share your thoughts at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com Pierce on September 15, 1951 in Independence, Iowa. Ellen Continued from Page 8 married Wayne Everett Halstead on September 8, 1964 in in Cresco, as well as one hour Vinton, Iowa. She was always prior to services at the church. busy being a homemaker, but worked outside of the home at Burial was in the Parkview Café, the Evans the Bluffton Memorial Home, and the ValCemetery ley Inn. in Bluffton, Ellen enjoyed spending time Iowa. with her family and friends, Ellen was gardening, f lowers, raising born on June chickens, watching birds, fish12, 1935 ing, reading, bowling, and her in Bluff- Ellen Bessie beloved dogs, Penny, Holly, ton, Iowa, Halstead and Tiffy. to Ernie and Nora (Olson) Good. She She is survived by her husattended school in Bluffton band, Wayne of 51 years; chiland the Decorah High School. dren: LaRita Pierce of Cresco, She married Charles Germaine Iowa; Howard (Pam) Pierce of

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Monday, April 11, 2016 Cresco, Iowa; Jeffrey (Georgette) Pierce of Byron, Minn.; Vicki Cartwright (Mark Zweibohmer) of Schley, Iowa; and LeAnne Lewis of Cresco, Iowa; 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Norma (Jack) Smith of Schley, Iowa, and Joan Hoppe of Cresco, Iowa; three brothers-in-law, Darwin (Janice) Halstead of Gainsville, Tex.; Laverne (Mary) Halstead of Vinton, Iowa; Donald Halstead of Vinton, Iowa, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Charles Pierce; her sons, Michael and Joseph (infancy); and a brother-in-law, Earl Hoppe.

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home. In 1975, Bill married DeeOnn Hildebrand and they were later divorced. Bill enjoyed fishing, playing cards, camping, gardening, and reading. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Freda O’Connor; his paternal grandparents, Michael and Catherine O’Connor; maternal grandparents, William and Emma Kramer; one brother, Donald; one sister-inlaw, Nancy O’Connor; and one niece. He is survived by three brothers: Kenneth “Buzz” of

Harmony, James (Ann) of Preston, Patrick (Kathy Pederson) of Dexter, two sisters: Kathleen “Kay” (Vern) Ristau of Preston and Phyllis (Ron) Weathers of Fountain; one sister-in-law, Alice Cummings of Preston; and many nieces and nephews. The memorial service was held on April 9 at 10 a.m. at St. Columban Catholic Church in Preston. Visitation was from 8:30-10 a.m. at the church before the service on Saturday. Inurnment took place at Crown Hill Cemetery following the service.

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other building facing the street could be used for storage. He suggested the fertilizer building in the back may one day have to come down, adding he wouldn’t spend anything on it right now. Hoffman said it looks as though council members are considering the purchase of the site even if renovation can not be done at this time. Environmental clean up will continue to be monitored. All three entities have given commitments to the city to participate in the project. The NTC has long range plans to get their own building for a permanent home, but in a January letter the NTC board approved the new site, adding that they did not want to stand in the way of the purchase and renovation of the property. Both Tourism and the Historical Society are interested in moving forward with the purchase and eventual renovation plans. Other business in brief • A variance was approved for Neil Woellert as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The variance is for a setback of 10 feet to build an attached deck to his house instead of the 15 foot setback required in an R-3 zone. • Approval was given to hire Nick Mensink as a summer helper for mowing and other maintenance work. Approval was given to hire Sam Bahl as a helper, after school, during the months of April and May.

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the site and renovating the 50’ x 90’ building. Potential plans have been drawn up for the combined use of the building by the Historical Society, Tourism, and NTC. Councilman Robert Maust detailed costs to remake the building from the frame out. “Doing it right” will cost about $400,000, including the purchase price of the site for $100,000. This figure does not include the aquarium/well proposed by Tourism. The council is waiting on the completion of the environmental study and any possible clean up which will be the responsibility of Dairy and Farm. Maust suggested that renovation plans may need to be delayed because of the projected cost. However, he believes the Historical Society may be able to raise the funds, $10,000 per year for 10 years, to purchase the site. A portion of the building could possibly be used by the Historical Society without immediate renovation. Maust insisted the property is a good buy at $100,000. Councilman Charles Sparks comWilliam Francis (Bill) mented that the site holds other O’Connor possibilities for development. William Francis (Bill) If the property is purchased, it O’Connor, 61, of Rochester, will become city-owned propformerly of Preston, passed erty like the elevator site across away at his home on January the street. Maust maintained, 15, 2016. “It certainly is in the right He was born in Preston, the location.” He added that the son of Paul and Freda (Kramer) O’Connor on September 18, NorwegiaN elkhouNd Mix 1954. He Female • Dog • Large Nala was adopted from us as a puppy. Unfortunately, the was baptized people who adopted her sold her on Craig’s list. The family that bought her also tired of having her and contacted and conCamp Companion. When Nala came back, she had a firmed at bladder infection. The vet discovered that she had been suffering with this infection for a very long time and had St. Columbladder stones also as a result of a very longstanding and ban Cathopainful infection. Nala had surgery to remove the stones and is undergoing treatment for the residual infection. She lic Church is recovering well and is a happy and healthy dog. Nala is intelligent and energetic. She is learning basic commands in Preston. and wants a family who will spend time with her and truly He attended William Francis treat her as a cherished member of the family. Camp Companion Preston Pub- (Bill) O’Connor PO Box 7478, Rochester, MN 55903 lic School Nala Phone: 507-951-7801 or 800-896-7009 Email: campcompanion@yahoo.com and graduated in 1973. Bill was a member of the Preston football team that was runnerWhen you buy from a mom or pop business, up at the state championship. you are not helping a ceo buy a third vacation home. He was always very proud of that. you are helping a little girl get dance lessons, a Bill attended college in little boy get his team jersey, a mom or dad put food Charles City, Iowa and worked on the table, a family pay a mortgage, or a student at the Oliver – White Tractor pay for college. Company. He also worked at Crenlo in Rochester, Lar- our customers are our shareholders and they are son Siding and Windows, Taco the ones We strive to make happy. Bell, U.S. Census Bureau, and did telemarketing from his thank you for supporting small businesses!

Linda Sue Grover Linda Sue Grover passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 at St. Mary’s in Rochester. A memorial of life will be on Thursday, May 12, at the Harmony City Hall. She was born November 22, 1949 in Austin, Minn., Linda Sue to KenGrover neth and Wilma Peterson. She grew up and graduated high scool in Brownsdale, Minn. She married Richard (Dick) Grover in 1975. Their daughter Amy was born in 1976. They moved to Harmony, Minn., to raise their daughter. She is survived by husband Richard, daughter Amy Benson, son-in-law Matt Benson, grandchildren: Braden Bentley, Spencer, Mercedes, and Sterling Benson, greatgrandson Killian Benson; two siblings, many nieces and nephews, and many special friends.

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gather information, and update it if necessary. They also added Becky Hanson as a new member on the commission. The EDA had previously asked City Attorney Thomas Manion to review their governing ordinance to see if some changes could be made to it. A suggestion was made that the EDA accept two city council members on its board, which would bring the number of members up to seven. Alternatively, they could also drop two of their current members, take on two new members from the city council, and keep the overall number at five. EDA Chair Michael Brown agreed to discuss the possible changes at the next EDA meeting and also asked whether it would be possible to utilize the city administrator as their treasurer. Manion didn’t think that would be possible, but planned to look into it. It was noted that because the EDA works with public money, the

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state is very strict about how it works. The council tabled the discussion until its next meeting in May. Public Works Supervisor Andy Drake addressed the walking bridge, noting that there is a drainage issue on the northwest corner. The Public Works employees will try to correct the problem themselves, but if they are unable to, they will have to call someone else to come take care of it. Recently, the brush dump started on fire and has had to be put out several times. Drake reported that the leaf pile is still smoldering and flaring up occasionally. The brush dump is full to maximum capacity, and Drake asked that the city look for a new site for the dump. When the current site burns, it fills the whole town up with smoke, which is a problem. The council asked Drake to get a quote from Hathaway Tree Service for a one time cost to clear the site out and also for a quote for annual cleanups to prevent this from becoming a problem again.

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Drake presented several bids received for a new tractor mower for the public works department, which would replace the 21-year-old disc mower they currently use. The council accepted the bid from Case IH in the amount of $5,225. Drake also has been looking into purchasing a new truck for the city and found one at Sugar Loaf Ford that meets all the requirements for $28,527.50. The council approved both purchases. Ambulance Director Deane Benson informed the council that the ambulance service received the touchpad for electronic run sheets earlier that day. He still plans to carry paper run sheets in the ambulance in case of computer failure or if a volunteer isn’t yet comfortable using the electronic system. All of the volunteers will be trained on how to use it, and they’re planning to begin using the new system for ambulance runs in

May. Benson also noted that the service is always looking for more volunteers and thanked the city for continuing to get the word out about that. Sandy Webb from the Lanesboro Historical Museum thanked the city for its support for the museum. She read several comments from visitors to the museum that were very positive and noted that the museum would not be where it is today without the city’s support. LuAnn Wilcox presented the council with a resolution supporting the Regional Park Designation Application to the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission for Root River Park. She noted that if the city receives the grant, it would help cover some of the expenses from the brush dump. Without the city’s signature on the resolution, the application for the Legacy Fund grant cannot move forward. Wilcox explained that

there was no downside to signing the resolution for the city. After the Park Board finalizes the application, they will then wait to see where the project is ranked on the priority list. If it is ranked high or medium, they will move forward with a master plan, which is required before being approved for any funds from the Legacy Grant. The funds can be used for development, improvement, programming, and future rehabilitation of the Root River Park. Resseman inquired about adding Sylvan Park to the application, and Wilcox agreed to look into that possibility. The council approved the resolution. Phil Dybing made a presentation to the council requesting detachment from the city for his property. With the location of his property, he feels that it would be cost prohibitive See BRUSH DUMP Page 11 

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and logistically challenging for the city to put a sewer line in, along with keeping it up to par with the services the rest of the City of Lanesboro receives. The council thanked him for his presentation and planned to discuss it further in a closed meeting after the public portion of the meeting was adjourned. EDA Chair Michael Brown updated the council on the concept plan with city planner and designer Randall Arendt. The EDA has set up a dedicated email account for comments and questions about the project and has also placed comment boxes strategically around town to gather information from the public. So far, input from over 200 community members has been col-

lected. Surveys will be emailed to community members who provided their email addresses to the EDA asking them to rank what they think should be done first in Lanesboro. Paper surveys will also be handed out. Brown expects that the final draft of the concept plan will be ready in late May and by mid-June, the EDA will be holding community forums to discuss the plan. In early July, they plan to present a consolidated packet of information gathered from the community to the council to review. Mayor Krom thanked Brown for the update and noted that he hopes the council continues to receive them to keep the lines of communication open. Peterson said the the Auburn and Zenith street repair quotes have come in substantially higher than they were originally thought to be. Because

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Small moments matter By Magnolia Decker Each day is so filled with emotions and classes and homework and practices and club activities that at the end of the day, sometimes it’s hard to distinguish individual moments. I fill each Magnolia day to the Decker brim and spend brief moments with many people; we can envision these interactions as an inch deep and a mile wide. Most of us live in a similar fashion; each day passes like the one before, with only enough time to finish our commitments and rarely enough time to connect with individuals. Now, in my junior year at Lanesboro High School, I am involved in volleyball, track, speech, the school musical, FFA, FCCLA, NHS, band, choir, and a church youth group. In all the

activities I’m in, I have met many different people. Some have become close friends and others only brief acquaintances, but I now recognize that each person has a different impression of me based on our interaction(s) in the same way that I create a different lasting impression – and different kinds of memories - on the people around me. I have been coaching a team of 4th and 5th graders in JO volleyball this year and have recently thought a lot about the impact we have on the people around us. I am only one coach to ten girls. Ten girls who want to tell me their favorite color and their favorite food and little stories about their life each time we spend a long day together at a tournament. Even though I have ten volleyball players to keep track of and remember, they will each remember me as their one coach. They may remember a time when I cheered or gossiped with them or gave them courage or self-confidence,

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or even yelled at them to watch the ball in the middle of a game. I have the chance to impact these young, fresh, and beautiful girls as a team and as individuals. This chance is frightening. Who knows what they will take from their time spent with me to use for the future they are preparing for? We become connected to the people around us in various ways and for various reasons. We will always hold memories of the people we encounter – in brief moments or in longer relationships - throughout our life, but sometimes we can’t access the memories right away. The saddest thought is this: Maybe we won’t remember those people or a special quirk or moment shared, until we see that moment will never exist again. For our Lanesboro community, this tragic fact has become all too real recently. Whether you’re in kindergarten and you love the new girl’s outfit so you play together the rest of the day, or you’re twelve years old and you volunteer to help at a church dinner and

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end up talking the whole time with an elderly woman who teaches you everything there is to know about making lefse . . . These moments are amazing! They may seem so ordinary and you may think nothing of them, because they are moments in a day that passed as all the other days have passed before it. But the truth is, even in our mundane everyday lives, there are special moments that make a difference in who we are and who we become. When I was in 7th grade I joined track, and I had the privilege to have Eric Bunge as a coach. There were probably fifteen other junior varsity athletes, but he treated me with such respect and individual attention; he changed my life. I developed the courage and self-confidence to run and do my best. More than anything else, Mr. Bunge helped me get over my fear of failure. It didn’t matter if I won or lost a race because I was part of a team that supported me no matter what. I still remember our pep talks and stretches before a meet, and I remember

my coach Mr. Bunge. I was one athlete that he affected. At the time, I never would have guessed the impact that first year in track had on me and my future, and I’m guessing that Mr. Bunge’s memory of each day of practice was quite ordinary. But Mr. Bunge had no concept of the way he was shaping a group of individuals! In both my experience as a coach to young volleyball players, and as a junior high athlete, I have learned this: There is no way for us to remember every moment of every day so we do our best to remember the important ones and to appreciate each new experience or new acquaintance. It’s impossible to imagine the enormous impact we may have on the lives of the people around us. This can never be appropriately measured, as it is a shifting and changing variable as we all grow older and add new experiences to our lives. Magnolia Decker is a student at Lanesboro High School She is one of eight area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its seventeenth year.

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By Tammy Danielson Looking for the silver lining When I think back to when my son was younger, there were many times that he would be upset with me because I would share the “silver lining” amongst the clouds. He would want to be mad about something and I would flip the conversation to a learning experience or trying to figure out a way to see the good in what happened. Granted, that conversation may seem a little deep to be sharing with a 5-yearold (at the time) but think of this

example. As he would get angry and stomp his way to his room, I would always shout his direction, “hey—you are marching really well bud! You could be leading the band one day!” Of course, his response would be that he was not “marching” and that he was mad and I should know that. Oh, we laugh about that now. There was also the time when he cooked a cup of macaroni in the microwave but forgot to add the water—what was the silver lining you ask?

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Well, although the black smoke hung in the air for the day and the smell for a few more days than that, we were thankful that he wasn’t hurt and the house didn’t burn down. Now that one was a struggle because the microwave was new. I had to put on my best mom smile, think about the lesson learned, talk about being more responsible and then tell him how grateful I was that he was not injured. Then, I went into my bedroom and said a swear word (or two). Ha. My silver lining ideology has definitely ticked off my son and my husband on multiple occasions, but I do not let it get me down or sway me to a path of frustration and dwelling on the negative. There was the time when the water line on our refrigerator broke and water was gushing from beneath the wood planks. This was definitely a tough one….how could I spin this? There was an option--thank goodness that the water barrier helped save the floorboards from needing to be replaced and it the water did not spread to the basement! I was careful not to talk about the positives as my husband was on his hands and knees ripping up soggy flooring and pad or when he was straining his back for days while installing new flooring. Being sensitive to the receiving end of my silver lining speeches is my niche. But some situations deserve a silent reflection on the silver lining that might be found in each situation. When the outcome favors you over someone else, knowing when not to speak might be the most important lesson of all. The most prophetic silver lining speech that I never gave was this past winter when we got the call that my son had been in an accident. It is a call that no parent wants to take. As we got to the scene, we found out that the car was totaled and he was shaken but he was not injured, nor were the couple that he ran into on that snowy and dark night. A week later, we heard that our neighbor’s son rolled his truck, the vehicle was totaled, but he was not injured. These two accidents happened within a week of each other, but the worst

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was yet to come. A young girl, just 16-years-old like the other two boys who just had accidents, was driving home and was also in an accident. She was not at fault, just driving home to see her family, and the accident took her life. My heart and tears still go out to that family as I imagine that could have been our family. As we grow older and our children grow up, it can be challenging to know if they have picked up on any of your values, but my son gave me a silver-lining-ish remark I will always remember. As we were talking about college and his interests in politics and activism, he was sharing frustration about some of the political candidates and, worse yet, that many of the voters are not educated on the platforms for the candidates or the political “bad behaviors” they had performed. But instead of

continuing to complain about it, he quickly answered my question when asked if he thought he could change the world by running for office. He said with a heavy sigh, “I guess I’m going to HAVE to” –the political world was not going to change, then he would take it on himself (smile). Let me know when you are visiting D.C. and I will get your name of the approved list at the White House gates—my son might be in the Oval Office and we can have coffee on the veranda. If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em--be the change you want to see in the world, don’t complain— reframe, and always, always look for the silver lining….it might be well hidden sometimes, but keep looking.

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WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service renewed a consumer alert for e-mail schemes after seeing an approximate 400% surge in phishing and malware incidents so far this tax season. The emails are designed to trick taxpayers into thinking these are official communications from the IRS or others in the tax industry, including tax software companies. The phishing schemes can ask taxpayers about a wide range of topics. E-mails can seek information related to refunds, filing status, confirming personal information, ordering transcripts and verifying PIN information. Variations of these scams can be seen via text messages, and the communications are being reported in every section of the country. “This dramatic jump in these scams comes at the busiest time of tax season,” said IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. “Watch out for fraudsters slipping these official-looking emails into inboxes, trying to confuse people at the very time they work on their taxes. We urge people not to click on these emails.” This tax season the IRS has observed fraudsters more frequently asking for personal tax information, which could be used to help file false tax returns. When people click on these email links, they are taken to sites designed to imitate an official-looking website, such as IRS.gov. The sites ask for Social Security numbers and other personal information. The sites also may carry malware, which can infect people’s computers and allow criminals to access your files or track your keystrokes to gain information. 2x2, The IRS2x4 has seen an increase & 2x8 ads in reported phishing and mal-

ware schemes, including: • There were 1,026 incidents reported in January, up from 254 from a year earlier. • The trend continued in February, nearly doubling the reported number of incidents compared to a year ago. In all, 363 incidents were reported from Feb. 1-16, compared to the 201 incidents reported for the entire month of February 2015. • This year’s 1,389 incidents have already topped the 2014 yearly total of 1,361, and they are halfway to matching the 2015 total of 2,748. “While more attention has focused on the continuing IRS phone scams, we are deeply worried this increase in email schemes threatens more taxpayers,” Koskinen said. “We continue to work cooperatively with our partners on this issue, and we have taken steps to strengthen our processing systems and fraud filters to watch for scam artists trying to use stolen information to file bogus tax returns.” As the email scams increase, the IRS is working on this issue through the Security Summit initiative with state revenue departments and the tax industry. Many software companies, tax professionals and state revenue departments have seen variations in the schemes. For example, tax professionals are also reporting phishing scams that are seeking their online credentials to IRS services, for example the IRS Tax Professional PTIN System. Tax professionals are also reporting that many of their clients are seeing the e-mail schemes. As part of the effort to protect taxpayers, the IRS has teamed up with state revenue departments and the tax industry to make sure taxpayers understand the run dangers to their personal to ONE TIME, the and financial data as part of

the “Taxes. Security. Together” At the county board’s April Kaase admitted he had no specampaign. 5 meeting, Sheriff Tom Kaase cific data to offer, but did think If a taxpayer receives an unso- explained that late in 2015 an it possible to increase time out licited email that appears to be opportunity came up to apply there by 20%. from either the IRS e-services for a grant to help fund squad Commissioners asked about portal or an organization closely car mobile technology. Kaase ways to reduce the up front cost, linked to the IRS, report it by said the technology will allow like purchasing laptops instead sending it to phishing@irs.gov. for more efficiency in his depart- of more expensive toughbooks. Learn more by going to the ment. Deputies will be able to Kaase explained that the ruggeReport Phishing and Online write their reports and enter dized toughbooks can withstand Scams page. information while in their squad temperature extremes and will be It is important to keep in car, instead of having to come compatible with video systems. mind the IRS generally does into the office for that pur- Kaase offered some funding not initiate contact with tax- pose. This should increase the sources from his department’s payers by email to request per- time officers are on patrol and budget that could total $68,000 sonal or financial information. increase their response time. to help get the project done. This includes any type of elec- The proposed project to This total includes $30,000 destronic communication, such as acquire mobile technology for ignated for a possible court secutext messages and social media 19 squad vehicles has a total rity officer and about $38,000 of channels. The IRS has infor- price tag of $188,201.93. The funds set aside for replacement mation online that can help total cost for each squad is nearly vehicles, which when diverted protect taxpayers from email $10,000. The county is eligible to this project will delay replacescams. for a grant that will reimburse ment until 2017. Phishing and malware $62,020.49 of that total. There will be an ongoing yearschemes again made the IRS Kevin Beck explained that ly cost totaling $8,075 per year “Dirty Dozen” tax scam list this the opportunity to apply for for the mobile squad technolyear. Check out the last IRS the grant came after the board ogy. Phishing Scam news release for had set the 2016 budget. There- The $30,000 is part of $76,215 more info. fore, matching funds required left in an account for “unallocatWhat to look for in to receive the grant money were ed operating expenses”. The rest these scams not included in the budget. of the needed $25,000 could Taxpayers receive an offi- Kaase said if they pass on this come out of this account, leaving cial-looking email from what grant there is no guarantee of the county’s reserves untouched. appears to be an official source, future grants for this purpose. Commissioner Duane Bakke whether the IRS or someone in Cities that hold contracts with maintained they did not want the tax industry. the county for security services to use reserves, as the county is The underlying messages fre- may pay $33,205.60. That will working to build up its reserves. quently ask taxpayers to update leave a total of $92,975.84 to be The board unanimously important information by click- paid for by the county. approved accepting the grant ing on a web link. 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efforts to get DNR permits for the project have met some oppoContinued from Page 14 sition. The EDA generally supported the company and the Citizens input owners’ efforts to move forward George Spangler, Chatfield, with their vision when properly addressed the board with his permitted. concerns related to aquaculture Spangler asked if the defining proposals. He stated he was of aquaculture had to do with expressing his personal opinion. these projects. He explained he Spangler retired in 2009 from has seen little about the projhis position as University of ect plans since an article that Minnesota professor of Fisherappeared in the September 14 ies, Wildlife, and Conservation addition of the Bluff Country Biology. He is a past chairman Reader. In that article it was noted that owners Matt Graber and Zach Lind want to combine the hatchery in Rushford and the new facility near Spring Valley. They want to raise Artic charr and coho salmon. Spangler is concerned that neither of these are native species. Spangler reported that there is a $1.1 billion trout industry in the driftless area. He was concerned that these non-native species may get introduced via a flood or other disaster into the area watershed. There are also concerns that disease could be introduced into the native trout population through water discharged into a stream. Spangler later explained to this reporter that the owners hope to use Sheriff Tom Kaase and chief deputy Tony Weber explain the ultraviolet light to kill any disbenefits of the implementation of mobile squad technology to ease in the water before discharge. He questioned whether the county board. Photo by Karen Reisner this would completely eradicate any disease. He felt more information Clara House of Harmony should be forthcoming to the (Formerly Heritage Grove) public about the proposed project. Bakke said the aquaculture 507-886-6515 definition will be added to the 455 Main Ave. N, Harmony, MN feedlot rules, explaining that trout ponds have waste just as other livestock operations. The Wednesday, April 13 at 2p.m. proposed project is still being Music with Gary Froiland developed, finding out what is Thursday, April 14 at 9a.m. permissible and what is not. Coffee with Friends Bakke said he visited RidgeMonday, April 18 at 3p.m. way, Iowa, where they are raising Pie Social shrimp in an old school house, Thursday, April 21 at 9a.m. adding he has been approached Coffee with Friends by an individual wanting to farm raise shrimp. This kind of operapublic tion would require a conditional welcome use permit.

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of the board of the National Trout Center, but made a point to say he was not speaking for the NTC. He was concerned with proposed plans of the Driftless Fish Company near Spring Valley, the Rushford hatchery (Houston County), and the added aquaculture definition approved this day by the board. At a recent Fillmore County EDA meeting, plans to reopen the hatchery near Spring Valley were discussed. It was noted at that meeting that

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Bakke said appropriate permits will have to be approved by the DNR. Any CUP issued by the county would include language that says all federal, state, and local standards must be complied with. Other business in brief • Two amendments to the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance recommended by the Planning Commission were approved as presented. One amendment is to make the language cleaner and easier to understand in Section 405.04, Damage to non-conforming structures. Existing language that provides for an exception will be moved to Section 405.04. This language allows for an exception to the rule which places limits on whether or not a structure can be rebuilt. If the damaged structure is located outside a shoreland or flood plain area and is destroyed by forces which “constitute an act of God”, a structure may be rebuilt even when it doesn’t conform to the zoning code. The second amendment was a definition of “Aquaculture”. Zoning administrator Cristal Adkins noted she has been consulted about some proposed operations which would fall

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under this definition. The cultivation of aquatic animals and plants will fall under feedlot rules. • The Master Subscriber Agreement for Minnesota Court Data Services for Government Agencies was approved. The services will improve efficiency in the court process and ensure non-court government agencies appropriate access to court records and documents. The agreement will allow access to offices of the county attorney, social services, and sheriff. • A resolution was adopted proclaiming April 2016 as National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month in Fillmore County. • A resolution was adopted proclaiming April 10 through April 16 as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. • Approval was given to advertise for an Information Systems intern not to exceed 12 weeks. • Approval was given to use Veteran Service grant funds to purchase one new desk and filing cabinet for the office support position at the front desk of a shared space for the Veteran Office and Extension Office. The cost of the furniture installed will be $4,683.

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Fillmore County Sports Baseball Preview By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com The baseball season starts with a change. It is now four classes versus three. Chatfield and FC/L move up to AA with GMLOK, while R-P, Houston, and M-C remain in A. The last baseball team standing in 2015 were the FC/L Falcons. Keith Larson guided The Trende his squad Report as far as they ever have been in the postseason; one of the last three teams standing in Section 1A. They lost to Paul Trende state-bound L-A 4-1 and finished the year 10-15. The Falcons graduated a trio of key seniors (lone All-Conference player Kiel Larson). They return a healthy group of key guys. Seniors Trace Tollefson (OF) and Blake Bigalk (catcher) are two of only three seniors. Samuel Peters, a sound all-around infielder/

pitcher, and Riley Means, a powerpacking outfielder, head the strong junior-class cast. Cole Schwichtenberg (P/3B), Collin Scott (OF), Walker Ward (catcher), Justin Ristau (3B), and Sam Sam Peters Rustad (1B), also juniors, are back as well. FC/L has 21 kids out (18 are juniors or sophomores). The Falcons have notable Saturday tilts with Houston (April 23) and L-A (April 30), which is a cancellation inspired doubleheader. Finishing with the most wins of the county teams were the Chatfield Gophers. Brian Baum’s crew began last year ranked #1 (following a state 3rd place finish). Their season ended with a loss to FCL (3-0 in a 1A East elimination game). They finished at 14-8. The Gophers lost a number of seniors. They return three of their four 2015 All-Conference picks. Tristan Aguiar and Aaron Paulson will hit near the top of the line-up, pitch, and play infield. Slugger Carter

Duxbury (OF) will likely bat cleanup. They are part of an 11-man senior class, which also includes key returnees Connor Demorest (catcher) and Riley Ahern (1B). Braden Brehmer (junior P) and Ben Tristan Aguiar Ihrke (sophomore SS) are also back. The Gophers have 16 guys out total. GMLOK is the opener (April 6). A home dou- Aaron Paulson ble-header with W-K looms on April 19. FCL comes to town on May 3. D a n M l s n a’s RushfordP e t e r s o n Carter Duxbury Trojans best victory of 2015 was over Chatfield. They had the commonality with the Gophers of see-

nor Fairchild (catcher) and Bryce Michels (OF) head the 2016 cast. Junior Weston Whalen (P/IF) is another full-time returning starter, a key M-C pitcher. Michael Selness, Drew Wyffels, Talon Peterson, and Logan Richardson also have experience. M-C will play SEC contemporaries Houston, Schaeffer Academy, Glenville-Emmons, Randolph, Lyle/Pacelli and newbie to baseball, Spring Grove (the Lions had shared with Caledonia). M-C also has RP on April 23 and FC on May 16. Houston baseball had its 2015 season ended by Chatfield (18-1 in a 1A East quarter). The Hurricanes finished at 2-15. Jason Carrier will build around returning senior starters Jeremiah Johnson (SS/P) and Tylor Nelson (IF). The duo saw the second and third most amount of innings pitched a year ago. Brandon Grupe (junior OF), Brady Happel (sophomore OF), Damon Carrier (sophomore 1B), and Zach Schneider (sophomore catcher) also return, as does Joey Fishel (freshman), another experienced pitcher. The ‘Canes will play their SEC foes. Houston also has notable contests with FC and R-P.

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GMLOK finished last season 1-17 (lost to Cotter 13-4 in a 1AA East quarter). The Bulldogs will look for a new start behind new head coach Jamie Fenske. His returning cast is headed by seniors Quinn Larson (P/OF) and Josh Shorter (catcher). Fourth-year players, Larson was the Bulldogs most used pitcher a year ago, Shorter the Bulldog catcher since freshman year. A lot of underclassmen saw action a year ago. Included in that group are returning Quinn Larson starters Brenn Olson (junior P/ IF), Zach Myhre (sophomore OF), Zach Bubany (sophomore), and Grant Skifter (sophomore). The latter two have mound-experience. The Bulldogs have 16 guys out, but just four combined juniors or seniors.

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The cherry on the top of last year’s “Spring of the Falcon” were the Fillmore Central golf teams. Lane Powell guided the FC girls to TRC regular season and meet titles, a Section 1A championship, and a state runner-up finish in Class A. The Falcons were the best public school single-A squad in the state (lost to private Legacy Christian Academy). FC returns three of their top four, each an All-TRC selection. All-State Sophomore

Grace Miller heads the cast. She is already very fareway-and-green tested (2nd at the Section 1A Meet, 6th at state last season). Returning with her are second and fourth best Falcon scorers at state, freshman Madison Scheevel and Laura Donney (FC’s lone senior). Scheevel fin- Grace Miller ished third and Donney sixth at the Section meet. Cailey Rindels (sophomore) and Elayna Kiehne (junior) have state experi- Laura Donney ence. On the boys side, Bradley Holten guided the Falcons to their first ever Section 1A title and state appearance. He lost his top golfer (Jordan Miller). He returns the rest of last year’s cast, including All-Conference guys Alex Lange (senior) and C o n n o r M o r e m (junior). Delton Sauer (junior), Matson Kiehne (senior), and Carter Nevalainen (soph- Alex Lange omore) were the other three state competitors. FC’s two seniors, Lange and Kiehne, finished 9th

and 10th respectively at sections. Nevalainen was 6th at the TRC Meet. FC teams return nine of 12 athletes who competed as last year’s state golf meet. The other county golf squads each had their highlights in 2015. They have reason for more of the same in 2016. Lanesboro sees a change at the top. Krissy Overland takes over for long-time coach John Smith. She inherits SEC title teams and five returning All-Conference selections. Madeline Snyder heads the cast. The senior took 8th at sections and went to state last year. Junior Hope Knepper (another AllSEC pick) is also back. She finished tied for 11th at sections. On the boy’s side, returning seniors Isaac Bierman, Adam Sutter, and Marcus Mulvihill were each A-C in 2015. Bierman tied for 11th at the Section meet. Rushford-Peterson boys golf, coached by Mike Honken, won last year’s TRC Meet (bested FC). They made the section final four. The Trojans graduated state-qualifier Charlie K r a m b e e r. They return All-TRC guys Hayden Stensgard Madeline (junior) and Snyder Kyle Weidemann (senior). Stensgard finished 6th at the TRC Meet. Weidemann finished tied for 14th at sections. The Trojans will not have girls golf this season. Chatfield golf teams, headed by Paul Wagner, return multiple All-

Conference athletes. Paige Isensee (senior) heads the girls cast. She was the only Gopher to make the Section 1AA tourney last year, finishing 10th (just missed the state cut). Fellow All-TRC West pick Makara Fahrenholtz (junior) is also back. The Gophers have a four-gal squad. On the boys side, Chris Hanson (senior) was All-TRC-West a year ago. He’ll golf alone. He’s C h a t f i e l d ’s only male u p p e rc l a s s men out for golf. Houston girl’s golf, coached by Kelly Jerviss Ryan Gatzlaff, has its returning standout. Senior Kelly Jerviss was SEC meet runner-up. She took 7th at sections and qualified for state. She is the Hurricanes’ only upperclassmen. They will field a full scoring team. Kiel Koehler Paige Isensee will coach the boys, who had no one make Day 2 of Sections last year. Finally, Kingsland coach Brent Kohn will concentrate on just the guys this season. His top returnee is lone AllTRC-West pick sophomore Simon Broadwater. The girls teams just has younger athletes.

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RPH Invite #1 (Noah Carlson won three events (200, L-Jump,

T-Jump), the only top RPH guy finisher. Girls: 1st RPH, 2nd LFCMC (of 5). RPH 1st’s: Anna Sweet (100), Megan Holien (100H), Ashley Agrimson (L-Jump), Kaitlyn Bieberdorf (T-Jump), Nicole Blagsvedt (Shot), Jordyn Holland (Disc) & the girls 4x100 (Agrimson/Kjersta Hinz/Jessilyn Knutson/Sweet). Agrimson (H-Jump), Blagsvedt (Disc), and Holland (Shot) added a 2nd’s. James Loken (Shot/Disc) had two 2nd’s. LFCMC 1st’s: Maddie Smith (400), Emily Snyder (800), Kiera Olson (3,200), Emma Breitsprecher (300-H), Ashley Miner (P-Vault), the girls 4x400 (Bailey Ruen/Smith/Breitsprecher/Leah Ruen) & 4x800 (Kayla Arndt/ Olson/Miner/Snyder). Boys: 2nd LFCMC, 4th RPH (of 5). LFCMC 1st’s: Treyten Chiglo (P-Vault) & the boys 4x400 (Brett Wangen/Matt Lutes/Brayan Gudelio/Chiglo)) Byron Invitational (Chatfield’s boys took 2nd, the girls 3rd (of 5). Five Gopher relay teams (boys 4x200, 4x400, & distance medley; girls 4x400 and distance medley), Kyra Dokken (200) & Abigail Hinckley (800) took second) L-A Early Bird Invite at St. Mary’s (LFCMC 1st’s: L. Ruen (400), E. Breitsprecher (200) A. Miner (P-Vault/tie), & the girls 4x800 (Breitsprecher/B. Ruen/K. Olson/L. Ruen). LFCMC 2nd’s: Olson (800), M. Lutes (800), T. Chiglo (P-Vault), the girls 4x400 (E. Snyder/M. Smith/ Katie Prinsen/B. Ruen) & the boys 4x400 (B. Wangen/Michael Harrison/Lutes/Chiglo))

SE Minnesota Historic Bluff Country to hold annual meeting April 14 RUSHFORD, MN - Southeast Minnesota Historic Bluff Country will be holding its annual meeting on April 14, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Stumpy’s Conference Room in Rushford, Minn. The group is committed to encouraging visitors and interest to the area and charged with maintaining the National Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway, covering 88 miles of scenic natural beauty and traditional American living from Dexter to La Crescent, Minn., and points stretching both north and south. HBC is looking to rebuild following a tumultuous period in the organization’s history, hoping to focus on uniting the counties and small towns in its area to the betterment of all. “This is an all-hands-on-deck call,” said Eric Leitzen, the representative of Hokah, Minn., a small town of 600, “we all need to work together in order to turn Southeastern Minnesota into a tourism destination that will bring visitors, exposure, and income to our many working families.” Historic Bluff Country is looking to position itself as a complement, not a

replacement, for various area Chambers of Commerce, hoping to build a network that is stronger together than working separately. Comparisons have been made by the HBC board to New England, Upstate New York, and Napa Valley for previous examples of geographic regions of smaller towns that have united as tourism destinations. Historic Bluff Country is a sweeping cross-section of classic American life, from broad farmland atop the area bluffs to warm, welcoming villages down in the valleys. The area is a favorite for artists, conservationists, historians, and lovers of year-round outdoor recreation. HBC plans to use the April 14 meeting as a jumping off point for a new era in promotion and prosperity for all towns and townships both on the bluffs and along the scenic Root River. The event will begin with the annual meeting, statement to local members, and presentation of new board members and officers from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Following the meeting,

there will be an hour-long discussion of the Historic Scenic Bluff Country Scenic Byway Corridor Plan, which will be used as a template moving forward of how the organization will operate over the next ten years. All are urged to attend, from Dexter to La Crescent, and give their feedback at the 10 a.m. meeting and set HBC on a course forward to serve the entire area. To contact, please email hbc@bluffcountry.com.

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CongraTulaTionS To The aCademiC TriaThlon TeamS! iT waS a greaT year of CompeTing. The ChaTfield TeamS plaCed 1ST and 2nd aT The friday, m arCh 20 meeT! SpeCial CongraTulaTionS To K aTie ihrKe, SaBina BoeTTCher, ann warren, logan JohnSon, and Kim griener, who plaCed firST aT The meeT on friday and will go on To The STaTe aCademiC TriaThlon meeT! greaT worK!

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Friday Night Victory Lots of fun last Friday, March 21. Great effort by all! Shout out to the staff for pulling out the narrow victory!

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Monday, April 11, 2016 wheels of such vehicle or the front bumper of such vehicle if it is equipped with such a bumper.” M.S.S. 169.80 Sides: “No passenger-type vehicle shall be operated on any highway with any load carried thereon extending beyond the line of the fenders on the left side of such vehicle nor

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extending more than six inches beyond the line of the fenders on the right side thereof.” It is extremely important to properly secure a load at all times. Unsecured loads are very dangerous and in the past have caused injuries or even death to motorists. If it becomes detached for any reason, the driver is respon-

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Fillmore and Houston County Farm Bureau members meet with legislators

Over 150 Farm Bureau members from Minnesota met with legislators on March 15 during one of the Farm Bureau Days on the Hill. This program is an annual event coordinated by the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation. Among top issues Farm Bureau members focused on were changes to property taxes, clarification to the buffer law, and transportation infrastructure legislation supporting rural roads and bridges. Pictured left to right are Chuck Erickson, Craig Bengtson, Bruce Brenden, Phil Kresher, Norman Eickhoff, Jeff Eickhoff, Representative Greg Davids (R – Preston), Arlyn Hustad, Cynthie Christensen, Steve Fruechte and Matt Feldmeier. Photo submitted

Over 150 Farm Bureau members from Minnesota met with legislators on March 15 during one of the Farm Bureau Days on the Hill. This program is an annual event coordinated by the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation. Among top issues Farm Bureau members focused on were changes to property taxes, clarification to the buffer law, and transportation infrastructure legislation supporting rural roads and bridges. Pictured left to right are Steve Fruechte, Jeff Eickhoff, Cynthie Christensen, Norman Eickhoff, Duane Krahn, Senator Jeremy Miller (R – Winona), Matt Feldmeier, and Scott Winslow. Photo submitted

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Chatfield Police Department Cale David Swanson, 28, St. Louis Park, Minn.; 2/1/2016, Unregistered (Vehicle) – Certificate Revoked, Fine $300, Total Fees $390. 2/1/2016, Speeding – Exceed Limit 30 mph – Urban District (48/30), Fine $60. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Carol Lynn Brewster, 49, Inver Grove Heights, Minn.; 3/1/2016, Speeding (80/55), Fine $70, Total fees $230. Demetrius Antoine Dunbar, 34, Spring Valley, Minn.; 1/8/2016, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Brent Stephen Eisenman, 30,

Spring Valley, Minn.; Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Total Fees $115. Carlton Fredrick Frank, 51, Austin, Minn.; 3/10/2016, Duty to Drive With Due Care – Speed Greater Than Reasonable, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Darrel Leroy Gee II, 20, Rochester, Minn.; 1/14/2016, Possess Over 1.4 Gram Marijuana in Motor Vehicle, Fine $150, Total Fees $270. 1/14/2016, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Use or Possession, Fine $50. 1/14/2016, Failure to Drive in Single Lane, Fine $50. Jennifer Mae Grim, 25, Wykoff, Minn.; 3/12/2016, Vehicle Registration Required, Fine $30, Total Fees $120.

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Catherine Anne Richardson, Both meetings will take place at your paper 50, Stillwater, Minn.; 3/8/2016, the Lanesboro Elementary School today! 765-2151 Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Media Center, and will begin at 7 Total Fees $130. Jennifer Ann Shurtz, 33, Chatfield, Minn.; 1/6/2016, Antique • ColleCtible • Furniture • HouseHold Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Lisa Marie Kappers-Stier, 32, Lunch by Gleasons sat., April 16, 2016 - 9am Spring Valley, Minn.; 3/8/2016, Arlyne seaton estate & others Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, spring Valley sales Auction building, Total Fees $130. 412 east Park street, spring Valley, Mn Chad William Stutzka, 43, Rushford, Minn.; 12/29/2015, AUCTIONEER NOTE: We will be selling a large selection of furniture, antiques, collectibles, coins, household items, jewlery, knives from 2 estates, and 1 party downsizing. Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. selling 2 rings All dAy MN State Patrol – Rochester 12-14 HayRacks of smalls Cindy Robin Bentson, 54, For more info contact auction company www.springvalleysales.com or auctionsgo.com sAle ArrAnged And ConduCted by sPring VAlley sAles CoMPAny Fountain, Minn.; 3/2/2016, AuCtioneers: Dick Schwade Lic. 23-10018, 507-346-2183 or 7834, Cell 507-251-7313; Tom Jasper 50-113, 507-251-7654; Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Kevin Grabau 23-91, 507-951-1478 ringMAn: Bob Root, Roger Becker Clerk: Spring Valley Sales - Fax 507-346-2163. AnnounCeMents dAy oF tAke PreCedenCe oVer Any AdVertised or Pre-Printed MAteriAl All oF tHe AboVe MerCHAndise is Total Fees $130. selling As is, wHere is, witH no wArrAnty. terMs: CAsH or good CHeCk dAy oF sAle. notHing to be reMoVed until settled For. not resPonsible For ACCidents or MerCHAndise AFter sold. PleAse bring ProPer identiFiCAtion. Dean Francis Dietzenbach, ACCePting MAjor Credit CArds. • sAles tAx CHArged wHere APPliCAble. 58, Cresco, Iowa; 3/11/2016, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Farm & Tool ConsignmenT auCTion Jesse Lars Jensen, 25, Lime Springs, Iowa; 3/4/2016, Seat Tuesday, 12th •@ 9:00am Tuesday,April April 12th 9:00 a.m. Located Realty & & Auction Auction Co. Co. Located at at Cedar Cedar Valley Valley Iowa Iowa Realty Belt Required – Driver and Pas1668Jordan JordanWest WestRoad, Rd, Decorah, 1668 Decorah,IA IA52101 52101 senger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Contact Jerry Jerry (641) (641) 330-1885 330-1885 or Contact or Jared Jared (641) (641) 426-6125 426-6125 Fees $115. www.cedarvalleyiowarealty.com www.cedarvalleyiowarealty.com Makaila Ann Kelly, 37, CanThis is just a HIGHLIGHT listing of the items we ton, Minn.; 3/14/2016, Speedhave so please go to www.cedarvalleyauction. ing (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees com, www.auctionsgo.com, or www.auctionzip. CONSIGNORS $130. com, to see many pictures we have taken or come check things out in person. Food stand Wayne Donald Pfremmer, 72, WANTED! on site. Online Bidding Available. Visit www. Harmony, Minn.; 3/7/2016, cedarvalleyauction.com & click the link provided! Seat Belt Required – Driver and Farm Machinery/Vehicles: Farmall 450; Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, FARM CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Farmall Super H; Farmall B; Case VAC; Massey Ferguson 1100 w/ Loader; John Deere 9500 Combine; John Deere 60; 13.5 Wilrich Field Cultivator; Total Fees $115. Tuesday, April 12thw/Hay • 9:00 a.m. JD Chopper Head; JD #8 Sickle Mower; JD Disk RA; JD 24T Baler w/ Thrower; JD Running at Cedar Valley Iowa Realty & Auction Co. Travis Ray Schmidt,Located 40, GearRoad, w/ New tires; New Holland 68 Baler; Melroe Skid Loader; Hyster Fork Lift; High View 5th Wheel 1668 Jordan West Decorah, IA 52101 Contact Jerry (641) Trailer; 330-1885 or JaredLaser, (641) 426-6125 Chrysler Chevy S10 Pickup; Dodge Pickup; MG Midget; Crestliner Boat; Hay Racks Chatfield, Minn.; 3/3/2016, www.cedarvalleyiowarealty.com Speeding (80/55), Fine $70, (like new); AgriChopper Tub Grinder; Notch Rnd. Bale Hauler (like new); Arrow 400 Series Catch Cattle Shoot; Arrow Loading Shoot; New Idea Sickle Mower; Kubota Riding Mower w/ Bagger Total Fees $230. Stacia N. Siefert, 46, Peo- Tools & Miscellaneous: Air Power Tools - Sanders, Impact, Duo-Fast Fasteners, Staplers & ria, Ill.; 3/11/2016, Speeding Nailers, Air Hammer Kit; Binks & Devilbiss Spray Guns, Wands & Nozzles, P-3885 Engine Cleaner Retaining Rings; Fasteners; 25+ Compartment Containers - Nuts, Bolts, Lock Washers, (69/55), Fine $50, Total Fees Gun; Bushings, Cotter Pins; Crimp Kit; Mini Grease Gun; Assorted Air Hose; Reamers; Cabinet Sand $140. Blaster; Bending Brake Model 218; South Bend Ind. Metal Lathe; Homemade Benders; Craftsman John M. Smith, 59, Broad- 2 Wheel Band Saw & Tool Shop Drill Press Bench; Many Drill Press - Walker Turner, Mit, Barnes & view Heights, Ohio; 3/11/2016, More; Sets of Quick Grips; Clarke & Stack-On Tool Box; Hobart Tigwave 250 AC/DC; Hobart BETA 2510 Welder; Thermal Dynamics Signature Pak 1000 XR Plasma Cutter; 12 Ton Hydraulic Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, MIG Pipe Bender Model S-30640; Portable 3 Phase Converter; Metal Band Saw; 2 Pipe Threaders; 3 Total Fees $150. Phase Cutter / Threader; Koslow ID Kit; Welding Masks; Gaskets; Punches; Steal Barings; Assorted Dalton Lee Volkman, 23, No Welding Rods - Aluminum, Copper & Brazing; Plastic Bender; Levels; Pipe Tapper; 5+ Hydraulic Current Address; 1/15/2016, Jacks; Jack Stands; Assorted Tap & Die Sets; Wire; C Clamps; Chicago Power Coating System; Ellis Model 90 Bandsaw; Left Handed Crimping Tap & Die Set; Electric Trimmer; Angle Drill; Buffer; Driving After Revocation, Fine DeWalt Drills; Files; Hole Saw Bits; Saber Saw; Porter Cable Sander; Chop Saw; Hammers; $200, Total Fees $320. Allen Wrench Sets; Ratchet Sets; Wrench Sets; Screw Drivers; Die Grinders; Craftsman Jig Saw; Miscellaneous Gates; Industrial Sander; Plainer 12in+; 3 Air Compressors - 20gal Sears, 40gal & Preston Police Department 60gal; Engine Stand; Harding Metal Saw; 2 Aluminum Ladders; 2 Steel Wheels; 5 Boxes of Kevin Lee Copeman, 40, Louis Golfing Pencils Chatfield, Minn.; 2/26/2016, & Conditions: Announcements the day of the auction take precedence over any printed Transportation of Firearm – Terms material. All settlements made day of auction. All items sold “AS IS”. Not responsible for accidents. Loaded Firearm, Fine $100, Cash or good check on day of sale! Now excepting Credit & Debit Cards!

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FRI., APRIL 15

TUES., APRIL 12

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

•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.* •Senior Strength Training, 10:15-11am, Spring Valley Community Center. Info, call (507) -272-3731.* •Senior Strength Training, 11-11:45, Coffee Street Fitness, Lanesboro. 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., APRIL 13

•Senior Strength Training, 11-11:45, Coffee Street Fitness, Lanesboro. Info, call (507) 272-3731.* •Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.*

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

•Mabel Food Shelf, 10am-12pm, First Lutheran Church, 202 N. Oak, Mabel. •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Call (507) 251-1771 or (507)765-2518.*

•Healthy Plates for Older Adults, free class, 2-4pm, Preston Methodist Church.

•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.* •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.* •Chatfield Brass Band rehearsal, 7pm, Chatfield Elem. Band Room. New members welcome. Info, call (507) 8673315 or bcdnarv@aol.com.*

SUN., APRIL 17

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

SAT., APRIL 16 •St. Johns Food Shelf, 9-10:30am, St. Johns Lutheran Church, 241 line ST. S., Wykoff.

MON., APRIL 18

•Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Senior Dining/Fire Hall, Mabel. Info, call (507) 288-6944.* •Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston.* •AA Crossroads Journey Group meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*

•Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Bluff Country ATV Club meeting, 10am, Rushford American Legion, Rushford.

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DATE: March 15, 2016 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: August 29, 2008 2. Mortgagors: Charles Johnson & Lynette Johnson, husband and wife 3. Mortgagees: Marine Credit Union 4. Recording Information: Recorded on September 8, 2008, as Document Number 366821, in the Office of the Fillmore County Recorder, Minnesota. 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: NONE INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 06.0401.000 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Lot 12, Block 6 in Joseph Otis Addition to the City of Rushford, Fillmore County, Minnesota. 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 401 E. Grove Street, Rushford, MN 55971 OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the Mortgage: is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are Marine Credit Union. INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 10. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 11. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $ 16,000.00 12. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $15,678.21. 13. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Fillmore County, Minnesota, at public auction on Thursday, May 26th, 2016, 10:00 a.m., at the main lobby of the Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN 55965. 14. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six months after the date of sale. 15. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, singlefamily dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on November 26, 2016. 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

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IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Marine Credit Union P.O. Box 309 Onalaska, MN 54650

COUNTY PROJECT BIDS CLOSE APRIL 25, 2016 FILLMORE COUNTY, MN

Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Attorney Daniel E. Dunn Main Street Law Offices, LLC 504 Main Street, Suite 200 P.O. Box 1627 La Crosse, WI 54602-1627 MAIN STREET LAW OFFICES is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. Publish 28,4,11,18,25,2 COUNTY PROJECTS BIDS CLOSE APRIL 25, 2016 FILLMORE COUNTY, MN NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer, at the Fillmore County Highway Department, Preston, MN until 3:00 p.m. on the 25th day of April, 2016, for the following tied projects: LOST-5P-1: Bituminous Seal Coat, located from the City of Wykoff north to the Junction of CSAH 8, approximately 14,725 feet. LOST-25P-1: Bituminous Seal Coat, located from the Junction of Deep River Road in Peterson north to TH 30, approximately 20,806 feet. LOST-25P-1A: Bituminous Seal Coat, located from the Junction of TH 16 south, approximately 5,915 feet. Plan and proposal price is $25.00 picked up, and $30.00 if sent by US mail. Plans, Proposal and Specifications can be examined and obtained from the Fillmore County Highway Department, 909 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN 55965, ph. #507-765-3854. Request for plans and proposals must be accompanied by a check, draft or a money order, payable to the Fillmore County Treasurer, in the amount mentioned above. Bids submitted must be individually sealed, and identified on the outside for each specific project. A bidder’s bond or a certified check in the amount of at least 5% of the total amount bid and payable must accompany the bid to the Treasurer of Fillmore County. Fillmore County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated: March 11, 2016 Ronald Gregg, County Engineer Fillmore County, MN Publish 28, 4, 11

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer, at the Fillmore County Highway Department, Preston, MN until 1:30 p.m. on the 25th day of April, 2016, for the following project: SAP 023-601-027, 023-601-028, AND 023-601-031. Full reconstruction and two bridge replacements, Located on CSAH 1, beginning 3020 ft North of 256th St. to CSAH 4 (length = 3.4 miles). Major quantities include full depth reclamation, clearing and grubbing, both common and rock excavation, concrete pipe installation, traffic barrier and aggregate surfacing. Bridge No. 23592 construction, MN63 prestressed concrete beam, 136’-6” span, 40’-0” roadway. Bridge No. 23593 construction, MN54 prestressed concrete beam, 113’-6” span, 40’-0” roadway. Plan and proposal price is $80.00 picked up, and $85.00 if sent US mail. Plans, Proposals and Specifications can be examined and obtained from the Fillmore county Highway Department, 909 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN 55965, ph. #507-765-3854. Request for Plans and proposal must be accompanied by a check, draft or a money order, payable to the Fillmore County Treasurer, in the amount mentioned above. Bids submitted must be individually sealed, and identified on the outside for each specific project. A bidder’s bond in the amount of at least 5% of the total amount bid must accompanying the bid and made payable to the Fillmore County Treasurer. Fillmore County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated: March 23, 2016

Ronald Gregg Fillmore County Engineer Fillmore County , MN Publish 28, 4, 11

ARENDAHL TOWNSHIP ROCK QUOTES The Arendahl Township Board will accept quotes on crushed rock which meets state specifications. Quotes are to be on a per yard basis, also for rock to be picked up at the quarry by the Township. Certificate of Insurance must accompany all quotes. Quotes are to be sent or delivered to the Township Clerk on or before 7:00 pm, April 12, 2016. The board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. Keith Brown 32060 Furrow Road Lanesboro, MN 55949 Publish 4,11 City of Lanesboro Rock Quotes Lanesboro Public Works will accept quotes on Class 2 road rock that meets State specs. Quotes will be on a per ton basis delivered and also picked up at quarry. Tickets must accompany all loads delivered. Certificate of insurance must accompany all quotes. Quotes should be in by May 2, 2016 before 3:00 p.m. The City reserves the right to reject any and all quotes. Andy Drake Public Works Director Publish 11,18

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Summary of Minutes March 22, 2016 County Board Meeting The Fillmore County Board met in special session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION 2016-011: Support of Veterans Home in Fillmore County RESOLUTION 2016-012: Final payment to Midwest Contracting, LLC for SAP 23-602-020, Bridge #23K26, CSAH 2, Sumner Township RESOLUTION 2016-013: Final payment to Midwest Contracting, LLC for SAP 23-602-021, Bridge 23K27, CSAH 2, Sumner Township. The Board approved the following agenda items: • the agenda. • the following Consent Agenda: 1. March 8, 2016 County Board minutes. 2. Successful completion of probation for Amy Hershberger, Office Support Specialist Sr. 3. Successful completion of probation for Christina Bothun, Office Support Specialist Sr.. 4. Successful completion of probation for Traci Corson, Social Worker. 5. Merit increase for Amy Hershberger to Merit Grade 24/ Step 2(B). 6. Merit increase for Christina Bothun to Merit Grade 24/ Step 2(B). 7. Merit increase for Traci Corson to Merit Grade 32/ Step 2(B). 8. Renewal of Consumption and Display permit and 3.2 Malt Liquor license renewal for Preston Golf and Country Club. • 2015 Annual County Feedlot Officer and Performance Credit Report. • payment of 2nd quarter invoice to Olmsted County Community Services for DodgeFillmore-Olmsted Community Corrections 2016 appropriation. • appointment of Steve Heusinkveld, District III, to Fillmore County Corrections Task Force Committee. • appointment of Daniel Dornink, Deputy Sheriff, to Benefits Committee. • closure of almost one block of Coffee Street East starting at Parkway/250 intersection, on May 14, 2016 for a special event in City of Lanesboro. • move public hearing for Highway Capital Preservation Plan. • advertise for three preservation projects that are in County’s ½ cent option sales tax program. • payment of 2016 annual membership to Southeast Minnesota Regional Radio Board. • payment of 2016 annual membership/participation dues to South East Minnesota Violent Crime Enforcement Team. • Minnesota State/County Child Support Program Cooperative Agreement. • County IV-D Child Support Cooperative Arrangement with Fillmore County Offices. • Memorandum of Understanding for Southeast Minnesota Accountable Health Communities Coalition with Mayo Clinic for regional grant application. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount 1Source, supplies $738.70 Cardinal of Minnesota, Ltd., services $3,302.91 Election Systems & Software, services $9,693.25 Fillmore County Treasurer, fuel $1,574.37 Grand View Lodge, other travel expense $949.11 Herman’s Service, services $856.57 Houston County Sheriff’s Office, services $703.25 Luhmann Law, LLC, services $710.00 Mark’s Electronics, services $2,525.00 Matt’s Body Shop, services $1,848.60 MEnD Correctional Care, PLLC, services $2,083.33 MN Office of Enterprise Technology, services $1,540.50 Pro-West & Associates, Inc., software $6,000.00 Region Nine, services $2,406.00 Thomson Reuters, reference materials $702.08 Winona Heating & Ventilating, Inc., services $2,377.31 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $38,010.98 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (46 bills - not listed) $7,360.18 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $45,371.16 INFRA FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Integra Telecom, services $5,039.47 TOTAL INFRA FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $5,039.47 TOTAL INFRA FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (3 bills - not listed) $481.13 TOTAL INFRA FUND $5,520.60 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount A+ Imaging Systems, copier contract $735.76 Boyer Trucks, parts $638.36 Bruening Rock Products, Inc., rock $1,827.23 Carquest, parts $543.17 Dave Syverson Freightliner, parts $2,299.80 Fastenal Company, supplies $617.75 G & K Services, uniforms, supplies $829.30 Hovey Oil Co., Inc., fuel $6,958.00 Kris Engineering, Inc., parts $768.98 Midwest Contracting, LLC, services $36,077.94 O’Connell Excavating & Plumbing, Inc., services $605.00 Preston Auto Parts, parts $912.36 Ronco Engineering Co., Inc., parts $766.29 Universal Truck Equipment, Inc., parts $1,337.65 Western Petroleum Company, oil $846.80 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $55,764.39 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (26 bills - not listed) $3,103.40 $58,867.79 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND SANITATION FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (None) $0.00 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (4 bills - not listed) $287.67 TOTAL SANITATION FUND $287.67 AIRPORT FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS OVER $500 (None) $0.00 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS UNDER $500 ( 1 bill - not listed) $24.60 TOTAL AIRPORT FUND $24.60 GREENLEAFTON SEPTIC PROJECT Vendor Name, Description Amount MN Public Facilities Authority, debt payment $10,498.16 TOTAL GREENLEAFTON SEPTIC PROJECT FUND $10,498.16 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL EDA FUND BILLS OVER $500 (None) $0.00 TOTAL EDA FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (1 bill - not listed) $10.26 TOTAL EDA FUND $10.26 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. Publish 11

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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.

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

37-16-001038 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 11 NOTICE OF POSTPONEMENT OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes 580.07, the foregoing foreclosure sale is postponed until May 19, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN, in said county and state. Dated: April 6, 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 37 - 16-001038 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 11

NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A VARIANCE PERMIT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS STEVE TART Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment has been presented an application from Steve Tart of 20684 State Hwy 16, Wykoff for a 51 foot Variance to construct an attached garage on his property located in the NE ¼ of the SE ¼ Section 18, Forestville Township. He is requesting a Variance from Section 604.05(2)(a) of the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance to construct an attached garage. The land is located in an Agricultural District and is approximately 6 miles south of the City of Wykoff. Notice is further given that said petitioner Steve Tart will be heard at a monthly meeting of the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment on April 21, 2016 at 7:02 p.m. in Room 601L of the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN, 55965 at which time all interested persons will be heard. If you would like any further information on this project it is available in the Fillmore County Zoning Office during regular office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Dated: April 8, 2016 Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 11 Notice The Fillmore County Board of Adjustment will conduct its next tour on Monday, April 18, 2016. They will leave the highway shop at 9:00 a.m. and visit a site in Forestville Township where Steve Tart has applied for a Variance to construct an attached garage. Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 11

Houston TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeal and Equalization of the Township of Houston in Houston County, Minnesota will meet at the Houston Township Hall, 601.East Cedar Street, Houston, MN at 5 pm, Tuesday the 19th day of April, 2016. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether taxable property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor, and to determine whether corrections need to be made. If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you are still not satisfied with the valuation of classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the local board of appeal and equalization. The board shall review the valuation, classification, or both if necessary, and shall correct it as needed. Generally, an appearance before you local board of appeal and equalization is required by law before an appeal can be taken to the county board of appeal and equalization. A representative of the Houston County Assessor’s office will be present to present information about the assessment process in the county and to answer questions about that process. As this is the regular monthly meeting date for the Houston Town Board; the regular Township Board meeting will be held immediately following the Board of Appeal & Equalization meeting for Houston Township. Christine K. Rischette, Clerk Publish 4,11

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STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No.: 23-PR-16-147 In Re: Estate of Helen M. Casady Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS It is Ordered and Notice is given that on May 3, 2106 at 1:15 pm, a hearing will be held in this Court at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, Minnesota, on a petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the decedent’s Will dated October 26, 2004 and for the appointment of James M. Casady whose address is PO. Box 382, Grand Meadow, Minnesota 55936 as personal representative of the decedent’s estate in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the decedent’s estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts for the decedent’s estate. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Registrar Date: 03/17/16 /s/ Matthew J. Opat Judge of District Court

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: November 13, 2014 MORTGAGOR: Anthony Schwartz, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Merchants Bank, National Association. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded November 24, 2014 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 401672. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Merchants Bank, National Association RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Merchants Bank, N.A. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 311 Coffee Street East, Lanesboro, MN 55949 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 19.0140.000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots 4 & 5, Block 14 in the Village, now City of Lanesboro, Fillmore County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $13,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $12,724.04 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: May 26, 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 November 28, 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: March 24, 2016 Merchants Bank, National Association 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 94-16-002478 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 4, 11, 18, 25, 2, 9

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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 Publish 4,11 Rock Quotes Norway Township Norway Township is accepting quotes for road rock to be delivered and spread on township roads; also include a per ton price for road rock loaded on township trucks at the quarry. Proof of insurance required. Quotes will be opened at the April 19th meeting at 7 pm at the Norway Town Hall, 44005 County Rd 10, Rushford MN 55971. Walter Laumb Clerk Publish 11 ImportanT Notice regarding Assessment and classification of property This may affect your 2017 property tax payments. Notice is hereby given that the Board of Appeals and Equalization of Yucatan Township shall meet on April 26, 2017, at 6:30 PM at the Yucatan Town Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether taxable property in the township has been properly valued and classified by the assessor, and also to determine whether corrections need to be made. If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office to discuss your concerns. If you are still not satisfied with the valuation or classification after conferring with your assessor, you may appear before the local board of appeal and equalization. The board shall review the valuation, classification, or both if necessary, and shall correct it as needed. Generally, an appearance before your local board of appeal and equalization is required by law before an appeal can be taken to your county board of appeal and equalization. Deborah Dewey Yucatan Township Clerk Publish 11 NOTICE The Fillmore County Planning Commission will conduct a meeting on the evening of April 21, 2016, in Room 601L in the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street Preston, MN starting at 7:05 p.m. There will be a public hearing on a proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment and a continued discussion of other proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments. Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 11 NOTICE The Fillmore County Board of Adjustment will conduct a Public Hearing on the evening of April 21, 2016 in Room 601L in the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street Preston, MN starting at 7:00 p.m. to consider a Variance for Steve Tart in Forestville Township. Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 11

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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.

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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.

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AUCTION CALENDAR Sun. April 10 at 9am - Antique, Coin, Sporting Goods, Household Auction. Sale held at Spring Valley Sales Auction Bldg, 412 East Park St., Spring Valley, MN. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183. Notice in the Journal. Mon., April 11 at noon - Canton Auction Hay & Straw Sale. For more info call Cindy at 507-743-2250 or Gehling Auction Company at 507-765-2132. Notice in the Journal. Tues., April 12 at 9am - Machinery, Tools, Shop Equipment, Hay, and Much More Auction. Sale held at Cedar Valley Iowa Realty & Auction Co. For more information contact Jerry at 641-3301885, Jared at 641-426-6125, or visit www. cedarvalleyiowarealty.com. Notice in the Journal. Sat. April 16 at 9am - Antique, Collectible, Furniture, & Household 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. April 16 at 9am - Antiques, Collectibles, Hit & Miss Motors and more held at 34330 130th St, Harmony, MN. For more informtion call John Marg 715-284-4684. Notice in the Journal. Sat. April 16 at 11am - Farm Machinery Auction held at 18148 County Road 6, Lewiston, MN. For more information contact Tom 507-523-3293 or Murt 507-273-6941, Boyum Auctions, Rushford, MN. Notice in the Journal. Tue. April 19 at 10am - Amish retirement auction held at 36557 130th Street, Canton, MN. For more information call Murt Boyum 563-273-6941 or John Marg 715-284-4684. Notice in the Journal.

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Through Sun., April 17 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.

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services services 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. BEst PriCEs, Build different, Build Better, BEst suPPort, WE knoW iCF's.

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

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

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 Besse Auto Detailing. Make your car look new. Pick up and delivery available. (507) 765-2471. s4,11,18,25-x

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Central Boiler certified E-Classic OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Get the most heat with less wood. Call Today! Theobald Heating Solutions 507-533-4523 s28,4,11-o

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• Mowing • StuMp grinding • Fall Clean-up • Snow plowing • iCe ManageMent

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The family of Carol Elaine Ward would like to thank everyone for cards, memorials, food, flowers, and kind words following our mother/wife/grandmother’s death. A special thank you to Eileen Schansberg & Randi Wingert for your help during Carol’s stroke at the church. Thank you to the Preston ambulance crew, Mayo Health Systems/St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, Mengis Funeral Home, Mabel Flowers & Gifts, Greenfield Lutheran Church serving group, Marsha Johnson for the music, Bob Peters for his beautiful voice, Pastor Svanoe for his kind words. Walter Ward Geri Ehler Terri & Tom Peterson, Joshua Jackie & Gary Ward, Walker Kim & Kevin Knutson, Hannah & Cole Craig & Michele Ehler, Tristan Eric & Candace Ehler, Beatrice & Henry Devin & Katelin Ehler, Evelyn t11-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Words can’t begin to express my thankfulness for al the visits, calls, cards, and prayers for me when I had my fall and during my ongoing recovery. Also a special thanks to my family for the 80th birthday party! And to all who came and celebrated with me. You are great, thank you. The party was a blast!! Joann Gillespie t11-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thanks to KFIL & Subway for the birthday sandwhich platter I won. Orlo Link t11-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Buying and Selling Gold & Silver, collector coins, diamonds, gold jewelry, silver dollars, pocket watches, antiques, rare currency,200+gold coins for sale, any gold or silver items, 34 years same retail location. Fairmont, MN, Kuehl’s Coins, 507-235-3886 (MCN) CAPITAL CLASSIC CARS Buying All European & Classic Cars. ANY Condition. ANY Location. Porsche, Mercedes, Jaguar & More! Top Dollar PAID. CapitalClassicCars.com Steve Nicholas 571-282-5153 (MCN)

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RushfoRd 209 Burr oak street s $165,900

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RushfoRd 768 horseshoe dr $320,000

PeTeRson - CoMMeRCiAl 411 Mill st $55,000

RushfoRd 412 W Center street $69,900

RushfoRd - CoMMeRCiAl 122 W Jessie street $499,000

$124,900 • 3 Bedrooms, • 2 Baths • 0.26 Acre lot • Open layout • Hardwood floors • Garage • Updated Oak cabinets • Finished lower level • Newer furnace • Great location close to school & downtown

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$99,000 924 WASHINGTON ST NW, PRESTON #4058113

• 3 Bedrooms • Bath • 2,400 sq. ft. • 0.41 Acre lot • 1957 Ranch w/full basement • 2 Enclosed porches • Newer windows, vinyl siding, roof, mechanicals • 2 Car garage • Corner lot with mature trees

NEW LISTING

$169,900

sold

SOLD 216 BENCH ST SW, CHATFIELD 2 Bedrooms, garage, Solid, 0.18 OLD SAttached 1314 LONE STONE CT, CHATFIELD 2 Bedroom add wall for 3rd, 3 Bath, Wet bar LD SO 425 UNION ST NE, CHATFIELD

• 5 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car garage •

SOLD 9410 NORTH BRANCH ROAD SE, CHATFIELD D • Peaceful LGarage • 3+ Bedrooms • 2 Car SO 104 BURR OAK AVENUE NE, CHATFIELD •3 Main floor bedrooms • 2 baths • Garage SOLD CANTON - 5.61 acre building site with quality built garage/hunting cabin

215 LAFAYETTE AVE S, EYOTA

#4058113

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 0.33 Acre landscaped lot • 2 plus car garage (912 sq. ft.) • 3 porches • Wood floors • 9’ ceilings • Built-ins • Stained glass • Claw tub • Walk-up attic • Updated kitchen & baths • New roof • Newer appliances • Move-in Condition

242 GOLD ST NORTH, WYKOFF

SLIM’S WOODSHED

3.74 ACRES

$175,000

160 1ST STREET NW, HARMONY

#4065823

• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • 2 Car Garage (768 sq. ft.) • Totally remodeled kitchen & baths • Deck • Hardwood floors • Newer windows • New roof & furnace • Vinyl siding • Pellet stove • 2005 Septic • Pasture • Just off the blacktop • Move-in-Condition

LOTS AND ACREAGES FOR SALE 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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#4063449

NEW PRICE

$145,900 21225 COUNTY 20, PRESTON

$69,900

• 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

• 4 Bedrooms • 4 baths • 3 Car Garage • 5,415 sq. ft. • Main floor master suite & laundry • Granite countertops • Custom cabinetry, upgraded trim, fireplace, sunroom • 3 Finished levels • Private yard • Close in on paved road • New backsplash, flooring, roof, furnace, water softener

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CLASSIC 2-STORY LOADED WITH CHARM

#4066480

#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

FINGERSON & DONAHOE FIRST SUBDIVISION - CHATFIELD

ONLY 3 LOTS REMAINING • $37,900 - $39,900 • 0.31 acres - 0.42 acres • Covenant Controlled • Close to Elementary School • Close to Golf Course

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#4068878

$369,900

2053 VALLEY VIEW LANE NE, CHATFIELD

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• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage (880 sq. ft.) • 3,748 sq. ft. • Original trim • Built-ins • 9’ Ceilings • Hardwood floors • Leaded/Stained windows • Updated windows & roof • Tons of potential

2.95 ACRES

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$139,900

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526 1ST ST, FOUNTAIN

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528 DIVISION ST NE, CHATFIELD

“Historic Carriage House Apartments” - 9 Units Close to Downtown

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$109,900 • 4 Bedroom • 2,478 sq. ft. • 0.25 Acre lot • Kitchen, Bath, Laundry remodeled in 2003 • Newer roof, windows, doors, vinyl siding, CA • Main floor living • Short walk to downtown/school

RushfoRd 264 W Park st $305,900

CUSTOM HOME IN GREAT LOCATION GRANITE TOPS

#4065628

Stumpy’s Restaurant & Bar Well Established Business

Many Business Options Excellent Location

WELL CARED FOR WALKOUT RANCH

UPDATES GALORE!

1.10 ACRES

1 BR, 1 BA Renovated Home Newer Furnace Updated Electrical

RushfoRd - CoMMeRCiAl 209 state Road 16 $220,000

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

3 BR, 2 BA Large Attached Garage Many Updates

3 BR, 1 BA Quiet Neighborhood

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PeTeRson 127 Mill st $110,900

5 BR, 5 BA Open Floor Plan New Appliances

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7 AVE B NE, CHATFIELD

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4 BR, 6 BA Private Master Suite Close Downtown and School

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913 S. SecTion aVe Spring Valley NEw lISTING! $89,900

Great starter home! 4 bedrooms and many updates. Newer kitchen, appliances, cupboards and countertops, main floor laundry, newer full bath with double sinks, newer furnace and a/c unit, updated windows and vinyl siding. Priced to sell with mortgage payments much less than rent payments.

Cell 507-259-5454 website: www.toddhadoff.com e-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com NEw

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513 1st st fountAin

$124,900

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1/2 acre lot • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • D/O • New roof • New flooring • Main floor laundry • New window • New furnace and water heater• Enclosed porch • Deck • Storage shed $299,900

709 pArkwAy Ave. s lAnesboro 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.

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$85,900

920 MAin st. ChAtfield

SOLD!

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

“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. Located on larger lot with mature trees.

512 lynDale aVe. Spring Valley $139,900 Great Investment property! Whether you decide to live in half of this duplex and rent the other half out or rent out both units - this property has excellent rental history & is in pristine condition. Numerous updates are listed on my website or give me a call! Each unit has 2 bedrooms and a full bath, stove & refrigerator and deck and/or patio to each unit. Lower level partially finished with laundry area, garage and extra storage. Beautifully landscaped yard w/many perennials and great location!

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310 MAple dr. lAnesboro

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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$85,000

200 Ashburn st. e lAnesboro

SOLD!

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

Serving Se Minnesota FOr 27 YeArS

$149,900

112 Avenue Ave. A ne ChAtfield

205 frAnklin st. nw preston

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

409 MAin st. sw preston

This home has curb appeal and tons of detail inside, including paneled doors, open INGglass staircase, PENDoriginal doorknobs, built-in and nice closets and storage. Includes a one car detached with storage area. Screened covered patio, concrete drive.

25988 County 14, PREStON Awesome log home!

Custom built home with hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, 3 bedrooms, wraparound deck & beautifully landscaped yard. On hard surface road w/ blacktop driveway. 6 garage stalls. Love where you live!

530 3rd St SE, HARMONy

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pending

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265 2nd Ave NE, HARMONy 109 Spruce St SE, FOuNtAIN 517 Pleasant St NW, PREStON 304 Fillmore St W, PREStON

102 Lyndale St S, MABEL 110 Lyndale St, MABEL 1013 Wayside St NW, PREStON 155 2nd Ave SW, HARMONy 340B 5th Ave SE, HARMONy

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.

CoMMeRCiAL $184,900

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121 n. County rd 56 leroy

unlimited. 2 rental units also on 2nd level. Ideal for a retail business. Buy now and be ready for the spring activity. $193,000

hArMony Spacious 2-story • 4 bedroom • 2 baths • Main floor laundry • Large private lot • Large covered porch • 3-season porch • Deck • New appliances stay • New Unlimited potential for the commercial property on furnace and water heater • Sunken family room • Living 2 acres conveniently located on high traffic area. room • Built-ins Building with new metal roof, cement floor, knotty $145,000 pine ceilings and walls, loft area, garage, patio, 4 burr oAk Ave. ChAtfield covered decks and outbuildings Ng $89,900 i t s i L NEw 108 GreenleAfton rd 3 Large Bedrooms • 3 Baths $67,500 preston • Remodeled and Updated • .52/acre lot • Open kitchen w/island • Large living room • D/O open to 2nd level • 9/10 acre lot • Overlooks Root River • Close to bike Main floor master w/bath • Main floor laundry • 2 car trail • 4 bedrooms • New roof, windows, siding, furnace and c/a • Fenced yard • Covered porch garage • New windows • Vinyl siding

SOLD!

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list your property with todd! 507-259-5454

41258 State Hwy 44, MABEL

313 Maple St N, MABEL

Spring Valley $190,000

Main floor living • Living room w/knotty pine • 116 pArkwAy Ave. n New flooring • New appliances • Newer furnace lAnesboro Great opportunity to own this • New roof • New windows • Main floor laundry • building located in a high traffic 3 –car heated garage • Close to bike trail area in scenic Lanesboro. Opportunities are

3.88 acre lot next to Root River and Bike Trail • Wooded • City water and city sewer hookups • Blacktop road

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

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

Expansive views to enjoy! 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. Hardwood floors and 18’ vault. LL walk out basement with family room & wine cellar. 1.5 acre lot.

commercial 300 W Tracy rD.

Ranch Style Home - ready for immediate occupancy. Numerous updates, including new roof, new furnace & A/C, new flooring, hardwood floors, and freshly painted interior. You’ll love the spacious back yard with storage shed. All located in desirable mature neighborhood close to the school and north park. If you are looking for one level living this is it. Move right in. All the work has been done!

$71,900

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1120 Matthew St SW, PREStON

625 lynDale aVe. Spring Valley $80,900

Chatfield office Rochester office 221 s. Main st. 4123 26th st. Nw

Ranch home • Wood floors • Formal living room • Formal dining room • Family room w/gas fireplace • Newer roof • Updated electrical box • Heated garage • Large car port • Storage shed • Garden area • Patio • Firepit

SLICE oF CoUnTry 3 bedroom home with unique floor plan has living space in lower level basement area with walk out to parking and sheds for easy accessibility. Nice updates include: windows, steel roof, FA HE furnace. 1.5 Acres. $109,900

move in ready! 3 bedrooms, 2 updated tiled bathrooms. Recently finished basement with family room, bedroom & bathrooms. Nice deck, storage shed plus room to build garage! $119,900

Located near Root River and trail system you will find this quaint little 2 bedroom, 1 bath home. The owners currently use this property as a weekend get-away, but it is also very suitable for year round use. Updated electrical, newer furnace and some updated windows. Formal dining and eat in kitchen with large deck off the back over looking park like back yard area. Large 2 car detached garage and back of property is non-buildable so you will not have any “back yard” neighbors giving you much more privacy. Very affordable property!

SOLD! $124,900

Charming 1 1/2 story home • 3 bedrooms • Remodeled and updated • .42/acre private lot • Cul-de-sac • Mudroom • New roof • New windows • Vinyl siding • Garage • Peaceful setting

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

608 River St SW, CHAtFIELD

400 main ST. SW, Reduce preSTon $49,900

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$99,900

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500 S. BroaDWay Spring Valley $69,900

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715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com

Beautifully updated & remodeled 3 bedroom home. Updates include new siding, windows, furnace, all new kitchen w/new appliances, remodeled bath, refinished hardwood floors, all recently painted interior including basement floors & walls. Large deck off the kitchen has been recently stained and overlooks partially fenced back yard. All the work has been done here and is ready for immediate occupancy!

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332 Minnesota Ave W, MABEL

3555 Highlandville Rd, DECORAH

Quiet Location

BEAutIFuL SEttING.

Enjoy a quiet area just north of Highlandville. 27 acres with 2007 built house, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom. Full walkout basement. 2 car attached garage

Large 3 bedroom, 4 bath home w/ quality finishes. Private back yard with great landscaping. Large attached garage plus detached garage. $168,000

509 Parkway Ave S, LANESBORO

400 Whittier St E, LANESBORO

CommerCial

Great Bluff View! 314 N Ash, MABEL Picturesque setting! Looking for a place to stay or Residential or 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom get-away? This 2 bedroom Commercial! home. Lots of space home. Nicely laid out and Excellent condition. Highway with main floor living roomy. Basement is half exposure & yard space. finished with family rec area and bathroom. plus basement rental with separate entrance. Insulated 2 car attached garage with access to 1 car tuckunder garage. $155,000 Handicap accessible. Currently a salon, easily backyard! $114,900 adaptable to fit your dream. $47,500

607 Fillmore Ave S, LANESBORO 112 S Hudson Ave, SPRING VALLEy Redone inside Original Charm & out! Well maintained 3

51 Main Ave N, HARMONy

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

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

No guesswork! Well established full service restaurant ready for you to walk into! Well maintained & updated.

141 3rd Ave SE, SPRING GROVE

312 Saint Paul St NW, PREStON

22 Main Ave N, HARMONy

Charming & updated! 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Finished basement with 2 bedrooms & hobby area. 3 season porch plus back deck. $119,000

Move-in ready, completely updated in 2014! 3 bed, 2 bath home. Basement offers extra space for rec room. Great corner location. $98,500

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

210 Main Ave S, HARMONy

235 Harwood Ave NE, CHAtFIELD

Quality built 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. GreatIN floor Gplan END storage. Pgenerous and Paneled doors and custom trim. Great location! $142,500

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25 Center St E, HARMONy Renovated Commercial building. Beautifully designed interior space. Backyard space & attract street front. Call today!

100 Elmwood St E, LANESBORO

your look is over!

Near downtown! Unique opportunity Mint condition w/ quality to own an inn. Rent updates inside & out. 3 single rooms or suites bedroom, 2 bath, lg 1 car to accommodate large groups. Separate tuckunder garage. Great yard w/ patio area. owners living area on main floor. Call today!

PENDING

Junior D. Miller • Mabel, MN

BuILD yOuR DREAM HOME Subdivision with country views and city utilities at an affordable price. No building permit fees or connection fees in 2016! Harmony is a super place to live offering the quality lifestyle of a small town with a thriving business district, clinic and healthcare facilities. Get $5,000+ cash back/EDA incentive. NOLAN VALLEy LOtS

Move to the country & build!

Zoned rural residential ag-bring your animals! Up to 13 Acres w/ creek. Build a cabin or your dream home.

XXXXX Faith trail LANESBORO

Buildable 2.83 Acre Lot

River & bluff view! Septic, electric, and water ready for your dream home!

LAND FOR SALE! Xxxxx County 16 Harmony 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.

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EMPLOYMENT On The Crunchy Side - in Harmony, is hiring Servers/Bartenders, flexible hours, will train. Apply within ask for Lisa.h21,28,4,11-o On The Crunchy Side - in Harmony, is hiring Kitchen Staff, flexible hours, will train, & wage based on experience. Apply within, ask for Lisa.h21,28,4,11-o Looking to hire motivated individuals to help build wood framed buildings in the Rochester area. Contact 507-429-3713. h21,28,4,11-o

EMPLOYMENT Historic Scanlan House Bed & Breakfast Inn is seeking parttime housekeepers, starting immediately. Experience preferred, but not necessary. Includes weekends. Wage based on experience. Call 507-4672158 or 507-273-1003. h21tfn-o US Postal Service Now Hiring 1-800255-4134 $21/hr avg. w/ Federal Benefits included to start. FT/PT. Not affiliated w/USPS (MCN)

Monday, April 11, 2016

EMPLOYMENT Cliff Viessman Inc. is accepting applications for Regional Tanker Drivers for the Cedar Rapids terminal. $1,000 Sign On Bonus. $50 K+ per year. Health, Dental, 401K. Profit Sharing. Paid Weekly. Monthly safe driving bonus. CDL with tanker endorsement required. Two years experience required or driving school graduate with six months experience. Some weekend work required. Contact Nate at 800-353-0344. Option 5. natev@ viessmantrucking.com. www.viessmantrucking.com. “A Driver Friendly Company” (MCN)

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

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

Full-time & Part-time

Rn/lPn

shifts available $1,500 SiGn on bonuS available Bonus-Pay on Weekends and shift differential.

We are Hiring! Equipment & Facility Operator:

Looking for an individual willing to perform routine daily operations at our Stewartville Agronomy/Grain facility. Must have a basic understanding of large equipment including maintenance, repair, and operation. Truck or Large Equipment experience a plus, training available to individuals eager to contribute to company growth. Must have or be willing to acquire a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License. Contact: Pete Doherty, Operations Manager (507) 533-4222 pdoherty@allamericancoop.com Position requires a CDL license with necessary endorsements. Employable candidates must have a valid driver’s license, must pass a DOT physical, and 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

We are Hiring!

Grain Accounting/Administrative Assistant All American Co-op/Progressive Ag Center is looking for a Grain Accounting and Administrative Assistant. This position is responsible for assisting the grain and accounting departments within a multi-company office setting. An ideal candidate should have a 2 year degree in Accounting or 2 years of experience in the Accounting Field. Individual must be detail oriented and well organized with excellent communication skills and phone etiquette. Applicant must be willing to work extra hours during the fall harvest season and be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. Additional preferences would include knowledge of agricultural products and services as well as experience with IBM I-series system and/or AgVantage software. Contact: Nicole Rowley, Office Manager nrowley@allamericancoop.com (507) 533-4222

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

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

"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

Green Lea Senior LivinG in MabeL iS LookinG for SpeciaL peopLe who want to Make a difference.

part-time cook position Responsible for preparing attractive and nutritious meals. Must be customer service focused person who is willing and eager to learn to cook from scratch. Cooking experience in health care or senior setting beneficial but will train. "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."

Contact Samantha Neuzil CDM

Green Lea Manor nursing home

115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 • EOE (507) 493-5436 …because the journey matters

Share your thoughts at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

EMPLOYMENT FULL-TIME SEASONAL FARM HAND. Dutch Charley Company, a cattle and crop farming operation in Dorchester, Iowa, seeks help for the 2016 growing season. Primary responsibilities will be fencing (removing old fence, installing new fence, and maintenance of existing fencing); mowing and clearing brush along fence lines; and weed management along fence lines. Must have proven experience safely operating farm machinery and implements, efficient fencing skills, and some background with livestock. Clean driving record and transportation to job sites, ability to lift 60 pounds, ability to work alone or with others, and ability to communicate well via e-mail, cell phone, and text required. Most work is located in rural Dorchester, Iowa, with occasional travel to other locations. Must be available weekdays, with some weekend work as seasonal needs dictate. Wages very competitive with experience. Visit www.dutchcharleycompany.com/jobs to apply. h4, 11, 18, 25-o Anna V’s B&B seeks weekday cleaning help. Occasional/optional weekends. Call 507-467-2686. h4,11-o Chosen Valley Care Center Inc. is seeking candidates for the position of Director of Nursing. The Director of Nursing position will work closely with the Director of Clinical and Resident Services and RN Case Managers in leading our Nursing Department. Our organization includes a 78 bed skilled nursing facility, as well as assisted living and independent living apartments located in beautiful Chatfield. Candidates for this position will be a Licensed RN with solid leadership skills, clinical and interpersonal skills, long-term care experience, MDS experience, knowledge of regulatory processes in LTC and senior housing along with a team building philosophy. Our facility enjoys a solid reputation of care and services by a dedicated facility team in a supportive working environment. We are looking for an applicant who desires to make the difference in the life of our residents. Excellent benefits and retirement plan also available. Application/resumes will be accepted until the position is filled and can be mailed to: Director of Clinical and Resident Services, Chosen Valley Care Center, Inc, 1102 Liberty Street SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or e-mailed to don@chosenvalleyseniorliving.com. h4,11-o

EMPLOYMENT Chosen Valley Care Center, Inc. in Chatfield, MN has a fabulous opportunity for a caring professional with solid leadership and interpersonal skills to join our team as Housing Director for Chosen Valley Assisted Living. The desired experience for this position includes the ability to assess and understand the needs of seniors, marketing, familiarity with community services, knowledge of regulatory processes, experience with computers and business office functions along with a team-building philosophy. RN/LPN experience preferred. Chosen Valley Care Center enjoys a solid reputation of care and services, supportive working environment and a dedicated facility team. Excellent salary, benefits and retirement plan. Applications/resumes should be forwarded to: Director of Clinical and Resident Services, Chosen Valley Care Center, Inc., 1102 Liberty Street SE, Chatfield, MN 55923. Applications/ resumes will be accepted until position filled. EOE/AA. h4,11-o MABEL GrEEn LEA sEnior LivinG is LookinG for spEciAL pEopLE who wAnt to MAkE A diffErEncE.

part-time Activity Assistant Green Lea Senior Living is seeking a part-time Activity Assistant. Apply in person at Green Lea Senior Living. Contact Julie or Kathryn with questions. "Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status, or any other legally protected characteristic."

Green Lea senior Living 115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 • EOE (507) 493-5436 …because the journey matters

HELP WANTED

CHS has an opening for a Feed Store Seasonal Laborer. 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.

Freelance Writer

The Fillmore County Journal is seeking a freelance reporter to write stories about Houston, MN. We distribute over 1,400 newspapers to every household and business in the Houston Zip Code 55943, and we need a good writer to cover city council, school board, and Houston County government meetings. Feature writing opportunities would be welcome, as well. Freelance reporters will start out at $60 per article, with payper-story increasing after proven success. If you know of a good candidate for this opportunity, please have them contact Jason Sethre at 507-765-2151 or jason@ fillmorecountyjournal.com. Thanks!

IT Network Technician This is a full-time, full-year position managing an enterprise-class environment. Candidate should have an associates or bachelor's degree in computer science with experience in network and computer management. This position also provides end-user support and implementation in an environment with Windows, Macs, and Chromebook computers. Must be able to manage virtual machines and provide support for software such as the Microsoft Office, Office365, Google Apps for Education, Adobe Suite and other cloud-based services. Knowledge of cyber security and familiarity with Infinite Campus is a plus. Candidate must possess superb communications and organizational skills in order to effectively serve the needs of both technical and non-technical staff. Interested candidates should send a completed District application, letter of interest, resume, copies of college transcripts and current licensure, as well as three letters of recommendation to the Office of the Superintendent, 306 West Elm Street, Houston, MN 55943. HPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability. or age in its programs and activities.

Please apply online at www.chsrochester.com/about-us/careers

If you have any questions contact Jeff (Chatfield) at 507-867-4311 or stop by the CHS Office at 321 N Main St. Chatfield, MN 55923.

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals

nurse: Full-time night Shift

$2000 SiGn-on BonuS • Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center For more information contact 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

The Official Legal Newspaper

EMPLOYMENT

Root River Country Club is now hiring wait persons, cooks, and grounds crew. Full-, part-time,and summer positions available. Please call 507259-5890. h4/4, tfn-o Help Wanted: Emil Farqarts, Lanesboro is looking for cashier help for the season. Must be able to work weekends. Call 507-467-2451. h11,18-o

Help Wanted Part-time Dietary Cook & PrN Housekeeper includes every other weekend

Old Village Hall restaurant in Lanesboro is looking for PT kitchen & wait staff. Must be available evenings and weekends. Pick up an application at restaurant or call Sarah at 507-467-2176. h11-o

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

• Computer Savvy • Good CuStomer ServiCe SkillS • CleaninG involved • outSide Help • runninG river traffiC SeaSonal poSition runS from april to end of September. pleaSe Send reSume to eaGleCliffCampGround@ Gmail.Com or Call 507-467-2598

School bus drivers needed in the Harmony & Preston area for routes and extra trips. Excellent part-time jobs. Will train.

Call Harmony TransiT Phone - 507-886-2020

AUTOS

TEAM DRIVER WANTED: Dedicated run from St. Paul, Minnesota to Oakwood, Illinois. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Competitive Wage. CDL required. Call 563-580-6648 (MCN)

GuNDERSEN HARMoNy CARE CENTER

Preston, MN

Where old friends become reacquainted and new friendships are found!

Positions AvAilAble

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

CNA- Part-time Day/Evening Shift CNA- .6 Night Shift RN/LPN/TMA- Part-time Evening Shift

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

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

Preston & Spring Valley

EOE

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

Wanted: a FeW Good PeoPle

EMPLOYMENT

Clear the Clutter Advertise those unused items in the classifieds!

Looking for Part-time HeLP

For more information contact Shelly Dolley at 507-886-6544 ext: 73375 Gundersen Harmony Care Center

AUTOS

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, April 11, 2016

GuNDERSEN HARMoNy CARE CENTER 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939

HELP WANTED

United Packaging inc.

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.

AUTOS

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EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for an Intern in the Fillmore County Information Systems Department. This position will begin in late May/ early June and run for up to 12 weeks. The Intern, working under the direction of the Systems Administrator, will work on the Fillmore County website, new system installation throughout the County, general help desk as well as other duties. Minimum requirements: knowledge and/ or experience with computer setup and installation and website design. Basic knowledge and understanding of networking and network protocols. Must possess strong technical ability. Starting salary is $12.0431/hr. Successful candidate must be willing to authorize a personal criminal background investigation. Applications are available from: Fillmore County Coordinator, P.O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965 or phone (507) 765-4566. Applicants must complete current County application to be considered. Applications also available @ http:// www.co.fillmore.mn.us/employment. Application Deadline: 4:30 p.m., Friday, April 29, 2016. EOE h11,18,25-0

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 MOTORCYCLES: TOP CASH PAID! For Old Motorcycles! 1900-1980. DEAD OR ALIVE! 920-371-0494 (MCN) DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 1-800-283-0205 (MCN)

New 2016 ModelS (4) CHEVY Equinox LT CHEVY Suburban 4WD (7) CHEVY 1/2 ton Crew Cab, 4WD (2) CHEVY Trax (2) CHEVY 1/2 ton Double Door, 4WD

2015 CHRYSLER 200 Limited, 27,000 miles, Fac Warr, Push Button Start

NOW ONLY $14,995

PrograM veHicleS ‘15 CHEVY Impala LTZ (New Style)

‘15 CHRYSLER 200 LTD, 4dr

NOW ONLY $20,495

‘15 DODGE Grand Caravan SXT ‘15 CHEVY Traverse LT, AWD

‘15 CHEVY Impala LS, 4dr

uSed veHicleS

‘15 CHEVY 1/2 Ton Crew Cab LTZ, 4WD, 22,000 Miles, (1-Owner) Fac Warr ‘14 CHEVY Impala 2LT, (New Body Style) Fac Warr ‘14 CHEVY 1/2 ton Crew LTZ, 4WD, 34,000 Miles, 20” Wheels 2013 FORD Focus SE, 46,000 ‘14 CHEVY 3/4 Crew Cab LT, 4WD, “Diesel” (1-Owner) miles, “Great Gas Mileage” ‘14 CHEVY 1/2 Crew Cab LTZ, 4WD, NOW ONLY $10,495 (1-Owner) ‘14 BUICK Enclave, AWD (1-Owner) ‘14 GMC Yukon SLT, 4WD, DVD, NAV, Sunroof, Local Trade ‘13 CHEVY Equinox LT, AWD, (1-Owner), Fac Warr ‘13 FORD Taurus SHO, AWD, (1-Owner), New Tires ‘13 HYUNDAI Elantra GLS, Only 1997 MAZDA B4000 Pickup, 4WD, 19,000 Miles, (1-Owner) ‘13 BUICK Encore Prem FWD, Heated 96,000 Miles, Local Trade Leather, (1-Owner), Fac Warr, 32,000 Miles NOW ONLY $5,195 ‘13 CHEVY Equinox LT, FWD, New Tires, Remote Start, Fac Warr ‘13 CHEVY 1/2 ton Crew Cab LT, 4WD, Z 71, 35,000 Miles, (1-Owner)

2010 CHEVY 1/2 ton Crew Cab LT, 4WD, 89,000 Miles, New Tires, Local Trade

(2) CHEVY Traverse, AWD CHEVY Impala, 4WD CHEVY 1/2 ton Reg Cab 4WD CHEVY HD 3/4 Reg Cab LT, 4x4 (2) BUICK LaCrosse (2) BUICK Enclave AWD CHEVY HD 3/4 Ton Reg Cab W/T,4x4 CHEVY 3/4 Crew Cab LT, 4WD CHEVY Colorado Crew Cab, 4WD (4) BUICK Encore FWD

‘13 FORD Focus SE, 4dr, 45,000 Miles ‘12 CHEVY 1/2 ton Crew Cab LT, 4WD, D-white, Leather, 32,000 Miles ‘12 CHRYSLER 200 Convertible Touring, Local Trade ‘12 BUICK Enclave CXL, AWD (1-Owner), New Tires ‘12 CHEVY 1/2 Crew LT, Z-71, (1-Owner) 47,000 Miles, Fac Warr, Remote Start ‘12 GMC Canyon SLE Crew Cab, 4WD, Local Trade ‘12 CHEVY 1-Ton Crew Cab Dually LT, 4WD, “Diesel” (1-Owner) 59,000 Miles ‘11 CHEVY 3/4 ton Crew Cab LT, 4WD (1 Owner) ‘11 FORD Explorer Limited, 4WD, Loaded, Local Trade ‘11 CHEVY 1/2 ton Crew Cab LT, Z71, 61,000 Miles, (1-Owner) ‘11 CHEVY Equinox LT, AWD, 59,000 Miles, Local Trade ‘10 CHEVY 1/2 Crew Cab Z 71, 4WD, Local Trade, 79,000 Miles ‘10 CHEVY 1/2 Ton Crew Cab LT, 4WD, 89,000 Miles, New Tires

‘10 CHEVY Equinox LT, FWD, “Red”, New Tires, Local Trade ‘09 BUICK Lucerne CXL, Sunroof, Local Trade ‘09 CHEVY 1/2 Ton Crew Cab Z71, 4WD, Local Trade, Remote Start ‘09 Chevy 1/2 ton Crew Cab LT,4WD, Z-71, 72,000 Miles ‘08 CHEVY 1/2 ton Crew Cab LT, 20”s, Black, Local Trade ‘08 BUICK LaCrosse CX, 4dr, 3800 V-6 ‘08 CHEVY 1/2 Crew Z71, LT, 4WD, 91,000 Miles, (1-Owner) ‘08 Chevy 1/2 ton Ext cab LT, 4WD, 68,000 Miles ‘07 BUICK Lucerne CXL ‘06 Ford F150 Crew Cab 4x4, 4WD, Sunroof, Local Trade ‘06 GMC Yukon XL 4WD, Local Trade, New Tires ‘06 CHEVY 1/2 ton Crew Cab LT, 4WD, Heated Leather, Local Trade ‘02 MERCURY Sable LS, 92,000 Miles, Sunroof, Only $3,995 ‘97 MAZDA B400 Ext-Cab, 4WD, 96,000 Miles, Local Trade

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2007 BUICK Lucerne CXL, Leather, 3800 V-6, New Tires

NOW ONLY $7,495

2008 BUICK LaCrosse CX, 3800 V-6, 112,000 Miles, Local Trade

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2013 HYUNDAI Elantra GLS, 19,000 Miles, Heated Cloth, (1-Owner) Fac Warr

NOW ONLY $13,195

2012 CHEVY 1 Ton Crew Cab “Dually”, 4WD, “Diesel”, (1 owner) 59,000 Miles, Fac. War., Remote Start

NOW ONLY $38,995

AuctioN Antiques & Collectibles, Hit & Miss Motors and MORE

Saturday, april 16, 2016 • 9 am Sharp COiNS SeLL at 11 aM • GuNS SeLL at 1 PM • SeLLiNG 2 riNGS MOSt Of tHe day

The following will be sold at 34330 130th St • Harmony, MN 55939 Located 2 1/2 miles east of Harmony, MN or 2 1/2 mile west of Canton, MN. 1/2 miles west of Hwy 52 on 130th St.

StONeware Stoneware animal water bowl (model 8) 5 gal Red Wing jug 2-10 gal Red Wing crocks 1-2 gal Royal water cooler w/lid 1-4 gal Royal water cooler w/lid 1-5 gal Blue Stripe water cooler w/lid Red Wing KO-REC chicken waterer Mini butter churn (1846-1996) Butter crock w/lid Hanging salt crock w/wooden lid

CaSt irON Cast iron juice press Cast iron matches box Cast iron matches holder 2-Griswold No. 3 skillets Carson sm. skillet Cast iron pump 2-cast iron candle holder Griswold crispy corn stick pan (No. 273) Cast 1993 salt & pepper (Quaker shakers) Cast iron 1 burner oil stove Griswold no. 6 skillet Waffle iron Griswold No.9 griddle Griswold No.5 Dutch oven w/glass lid Griswold No.9 Dutch oven oval roaster w/trivet Mi-Pet No.4 oval roaster w/trivet (western foundry) Sad irons & mini sad iron w/trivets

aNtiqueS & COLLeCtibLeS Old sq. Maytag wash machine (excellent condition) Old sq. Maytag wash machine w/Maytag motor, exhaust, muffler and cold hand (complete unit in excellent condition) King of all washers (Handmachine MFD By The Dexter Co.) Paramount Steam wash machine (Stove top 1925 copper) Brighten No. 110 hand wringer Hand washer (Pat. 1881) Libra scale (England) Continental scale (Chicago 110# capacity No. 157979) Fairbanks Invincible scale (250# capacity) Fairbanks scale w/measuring rod (300# capacity) Conservo steam cooker & canner (copper) 3 gal wooden ship water barrel Sm. wooden barrel Wooden well bucket DeLaval S.S. 5 gal. pail Maytag oil can 2 qt. Dandy ice cream freezer Drain opener Wooden wagon style handcart Unique wooden trunk w/key 1-58 Hardy Boys books & handbook (complete set) 2-wooden kraut cutters Royal (embossed) coffee grinder w/cast iron cup (1890s) Elma coffee grinder Universal coffee grinder Blue Willow coffee grinder White Mountain apple peeler Mini (Recent) kitchen stove w/pots & pans Old Dutch Boy linseed oil can 5-Bakers Calumet baking powder cans 10#, 5#, 1#, 14 oz., & 7 oz. Red top glass butter churn Dazey glass butter churn (No.40) Wringer (salesman sample) Ertl DeLaval cream separator (salesman sample) Billy Builder’s tool chest for boys Elite tool chest for boys Earthway garden seeder w/plates (model 1001-B) Spade potato planter Corn grader (Hero, excellent condition) Corn grader Hand crank plate grinder for grain 2-Griswold hand crank meat grinder (No.2) 30# weight 2-50# weight Steam engine oil can Steam engine whistle Ice tongue 30 gal. copper kettle 3-copper tea kettle Sheffield cast steel 2 man saw 4 ft Wooden shoulder pail carrier Wooden pulley The popular paper cutter National cash register 2-1847 John Deere seats Wampatuck Farm 8 qt cream can 10-sm. oiling cans

3-wooden planes 2-John Deere planter lids (Y-3297-B) Railroad lantern 1915 Model T Ford Klaxonet horn (205971) Sno bird (very rare) Millers Falls post drill w/vise Millers Falls timber frame boring machine 2-timber frame boring machine Millers Falls iron jack plane 14” (No.140 in box) Stanley plane (No. 78) 6” clipper belt lacer 2-Russel Jennings auger bits (in original dovetail wooden box) Annual 1977 Kiwanis Travelogue Stanley breast drill (No. 743) Millers Falls corner brace (No.503) Millers Falls brace (No.732-10 in) Pritzlaff brace (No. 45-10in) Yankee brace (No. 2101 A-10 in) Wards master brace (10 in) Dunlap brace (F-10 in) Fulton brace (10 in) Fulton brace (F-8 in) 2-craftsman hand drill Millers Falls hand drill (No. 77) Yankee breast drill (C. Blise No.1555) 6-Millers Falls breast drills (No.120, No.38, No.2A, No.104, No.120B, No.200) Letters steel stamps (Young Bros.) Numbers steel stamps (Young Bros.) 2-Millers Falls automatic drills (No.100 & No.170 in box) Dazey sharpit knife sharpener Mini Millers Falls carving tool set (No.106 in box) Mini 190 tap & die set in wooden box Craftsman tap and die set (No. 5505) Yankee (Stanley) screw driver (No.131A) Our Own Hardware ax Winchester ax 4-6 diamond double end wrench 6-8 diamond double end wrench Diamond handy boy Diamond horse shoe (new in box) Winchester hammer/hatchet combo Winchester hatchet 15” diamond adjustable wrench Irwin screwdriver set (new in box) Many more hand tools Craftsman 1/2” drive socket set 1 ½ ton cm chain hoist

Hit & MiSS MOtOrS Associated 3 ½ HP (No.515290) on cart Fairbanks morse 1 ½ HP (style D) on cart Stover 3-3 ½ HP type CT3 (No.TC248699) on cart Famous IH 1 ½ HP (G7587) on cart Fairbanks morse Z 1 ½ HP (original dish pan fly wheels) on cart International 1 ½ -2 ½ HP type LA (No.2AA60827) John Deere 1 ½ HP (No.337860) on cart John Deere 1 ½ HP (No.331695) on cart John Deere 3 HP (No.365623) on cart McCormick Deering 1 ½ HP (No.W32929) Fuller & Johnson 6 HP model NB (No.96215) on cart Fairmount Railroad engine 8-13 HP type OBA (No.8859) Fairmount Railroad engine 5-8 HP type OB (No.35367) John Deere No.111 type W S.N. 1334 41 HP w/book Miniture woodpecker (Hit & Miss) (MFD By Middlefield Co.) 2-single cylinder Maytag engines

tOyS Ertl 1/8 scale John Deere Waterloo Boy 2 HP Ertl 1/6 scale John Deer Model “E” John Deere 1/6 scale model “E” (Battery operated) John Deere tractor 1/6 scale model D 1950’s Marx Willys Jeep 6’x10’ Figure 8 train track w/4 manual switches 5-Marx key wind train sets (all in great condition) Wooden toys Arcade McCormick Deering thresher machine

CLOCkS, aLarM CLOCkS, & watCHeS 30+ Kitchen clocks (Waterbury, Gilbert, New Haven, Ingraham, Seth Thomas, Ansonia, & EN Welch) 6-Mantel clocks (Seth Thomas, Ingraham & Ansonia) Ingraham cottage clock Seth Thomas ogee 30 hrs. (weight driven) Regulator oak calendar clock (Henrytown store clock) Regulator 39” high oak clock Seth Thomas (beehive) Ansonia 40” high (walnut) Solid brass (French mantel open jeweled movement)

Ansonia – (brass frame w/4 sided glass, mercury pendulum) (Bigelow Kennard & Co. Boston), very nice Seth Thomas double dial calendar (maghogany) Ithaca double dial calendar (walnut), very nice Waterbury double dial calendar (oak), very nice Seth Thomas steeple clock Kundo anniversary clock Time stamp clock Waltham 8-day car clock Sm. Sessions 8-day clock Sm Seth Thomas 8-day clock Clock shelves

(aLarM CLOCkS)

True time teller Tom-Tom 2-Westclox Big Ben 1-Westclox Baby Ben 1-Ingraham 8-day 1-Sessions 8-day Victory 8-day 8-assorted alarm clocks 3-Seth Thomas travel alarm clocks

(POCket watCHeS)

Elgin 8-day travel watch (S.N.30577462) 1872 Elgin Chas Fargo keywind, key set silvercase (S.N. 248466) Waltham silvercase (S.N.18465382) Elgin silvercase (50 F6) Elgin silvercase (30 F6) Elgin 20F6 (S.N.29104825) Elgin silvercase 16 size (S.N.2424020) Rockford 17 jewel silvercase (S.N.632474)

GuNS & aMMO Cabela’s (24 gun) gun cabinet Winchester model 12 - 12 ga. pump (S.N.1498353) Winchester model 12 – 16 ga. pump (S.N.490096) Winchester model 1912 - 20 ga. pump (S.N.28821) Ithaca featherlight model 37 12 ga. pump (S.N.387328) Ithaca featherlight model 37 12 ga. pump (S.N.1023329) Westernfield model 550AR 12 ga. pump (S.N.B44598) Winchester model 1300 12 ga. pump (S.N.L2804262) Winchester model 1897 12 ga. pump (S.N.640559) Winchester model 1897 16 ga. pump (S.N.175904) Winchester model 94 30-30 lever action gold ring Illinois sesquicentennial 1818/1968 (S.N.IS1483) Winchester model 1894 30-30 lever action (Cowboy Commemorative) (S.N.CB19469) Winchester model 62A 22 cal. pump (S.N.159300) Remington UMC 22 cal. pump (S.N.345338) Remington Gamemaster model 760 30-06 cal. pump w/scope (S.N.348938) Remington 870 Express magnum 20 ga. fully rifled w/scope Remington Wingmaster model 870 20 ga. pump (S.N.555117X) Ithaca model M49 22 cal. lever action single shoot Ithaca model 72 Saddlegun 22 cal. lever action (S.N.72041639) Moseburg model 500Ag 12 ga. pump slug barrel (S.N.J224441) J.C. Higgins model 583.20 12 ga. bolt action J.C. Higgins model 101.25 410 bolt action Topper model 48 single shoot 410 (Harrington & Richardson) Libery 22 cal. pistol (w/magnet) Winchester spotting scope Ammo 30-30, 30-06, 22 mag, & 12 ga. shell Steady point shooting rest w/vise Gun cases & cleaning kits Bucks & Bulls knife collection of 8 w/display case (by Bruce Miller)

COiNS 1882,1886,1902 Indian head pennies 23-1950s wheat head pennies 18-1940s wheat head pennies 3-1923,1927,1939 wheat head pennies 44-1918 in D&S wheat head pennies 46-1919-S wheat head pennies 55-1920 wheat head pennies 40-1926-D wheat head pennies 45-1927-D wheat head pennies 36-1930 wheat head pennies 1906,1912 V nickels 1913 mound 1935-S, 1934-D,1936 Indian head nickels 7-1930s Indian head nickels 1943,46,48,52, & 61 nickels 1943-D, 1943-S nickels 1935-S,1937-P,1939-P dimes 1927 & 1937 dimes 1927-S Mercury & 1940 dimes 1904,1910 Barber quarters

9-1934, 10-1935, 13-1936, 1-1943 silver quarters 1902 Barber silver half dollar 1936-P Walking Liberty silver half dollar 4-rolls, 20 per roll, 1964 Kennedy half dollars 1-1941, 6-1943, 6-1944, 6-1945, 1-1947-D Walking Liberty silver half dollar 5-1957-D, 3-1958-D, 2-1959-D, 2-1960-D, 5-1961-D Franklin silver half dollar 1-1957, 2-1958, 1-1961 Franklin silver half dollar, Brilliant uncirculated 4-Eisenhower silver dollars 1776-1976 1-Eisenhower silver dollar 1971 (Brilliant uncirculated) 1-2007 Walking Liberty silver dolalr (Brilliant uncirculated) 1-1921 Morgan silver dollar 10-1881-1889 Morgan silver dollars (Brilliant uncirculated) 20-1987 (Brilliant uncirculated) Walking Liberty silver dollars 19-1963 (Brilliant uncirculated) Franklin silver half dollars 2-gold Liberty $1.00 coins 1849-1854 2-gold coins

HOuSeHOLd (furNiture) Oak China hutch Oak 5-drawer dresser Oak 4-drawer dresser Old dresser Oak armoire Oak wood box 2-hickory rockers 2-oak swivel chairs Round table w/2leaves Waterfall cedar chest w/tray Suit cases 1-2 burner oven 1-1 burner oven (Toyo) kerosene cookstove Kerosene heater 35 gal. iron kettle w/jacket Society waterless cookware w/12qt & 20qt stock pot Faberware cookware Wooden butter churn (excellent condition) Pampered Chef pieces

GLaSSware (MOON & StarS) 3-canister sets: red, green, & amber 3 pc. canister set, blue 6-cake stands: blue, green, & amber 3-round & 2 oval butter dishes, blue & green 5-vinegar cruets: blue, green, & amber 6-mini water sets in different colors Wine bottle w/6 glasses, blue Blue water set 3-lamps: blue, green, & red Goblets, covered candy dishes, compote footed bowls, egg platters, banana baskets, toothpick holders, wine glasses, vases, bells 2-hobnail covered candy dishes, 2 lamps, plus other pcs., in blue 8-blue water sets, 1 brown water set 5-berry sets Fire King bowl set & vase 5-lamps Pyrex casseroles 3-Corelle sets: 2-8 pc. & 1-10 pc. setting

MiSC. 1-buggy 1-hack w/sides & top 2-buggy harnesses 1-saddle 50 bu. Millcreek manure spreader McCormick Deering #9 mower for parts McCormick Deering #9-5’ mower JD walking plow Cement mixer 1-horse lawn mower Butcher Boy meat grinder (No.32) 2-Maytag wash machines 10 HP Kawasaki 5 ½ HP Honda 4 HP Honda Transfer water pump Jet tablesaw 10” 18 roof jacks 10’ W x 12’L x 10’-3” H greenhouse 4’ W x 8’ L x 6’-6” H greenhouse 6’ stainless steel table w/shelf 5-lawn mowers (Scott, Craftsman & others) Heating stove Weaver’s Delight 4 harness fly shuttle loom Folding 4 harness loom w/bench **Partial Listing Only**

OwNerS: Mr. & Mrs. Sam e. Swartzentruber 34330 130th St • Harmony, MN 55939

Clerking by F.C.A. • Not responsible for accidents

John Marg • MN Lic. # 28-09-013 • Phone: 715-284-4684 Lunch Stand on ground