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Deacon of Henrytown Lutheran Church, Richard Bjertness, stands with his wife Laurie, daughters Ella and Anna, and church member Doris McCabe in front of the remnants of the church, which was destroyed by fire on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Photo by Barb Jeffers remove the records from the over 50 years stated “there is so office, which was located in the much love here” and stated that front of the church. These records the church and it’s congregation tell much of the history of the “welcomed everyone” to worship Henrytown Lutheran Church there. and its congregation for genera- The church has 187 members tions. and is “a pretty active church”, The church building corner- says Bjertness with 112 people stone, which was laid on Trinity attending Easter service on April Sunday, June 16, 1978, was saved 5, 2015. There are 27 children in and contained many cherished Sunday school and have been as items. The bell from the church many as 50 in past years, which steeple fell into the basement “for a small rural church that’s during the fire and the congrega- pretty good”, states Bjertness. tion hopes that the bell can be Many people remember Hensalvaged as a meaningful keep- rytown Lutheran Church for the sake. Strawberry Festival that was held Bjertness stated losing the there each year on Father’s Day church feels “kind of like losing from 1954 up until just a couple an old relative unexpectedly” as years ago. Approximately 800the congregation mourns the loss 1000 people attended the event of the church. The church was each year. established on January 22, 1870 Many renovations and updates and the original portion of the had been done to the church over church was built in 1878 at a cost the years, such as new stained of $3,500. glass windows in 1984, new front According to Bjertness “sevSee HENRYTOWN Page 2 eral members are the fifth and sixth generation” in their families See a tribute video for the who have attended Henrytown Henrytown Church Lutheran Church. on our website & Facebook page at: Doris McCabe, whose famwww.fillmorecountyjournal.com ily has attended the church for
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In the early hours of Thursday, April 16, 2015 a fire began in the Henrytown Lutheran Church located north of Canton, Minn., at 36190 County Road 18, which resulted in a complete loss of the building. A resident who lives nearby happened to look out his window and saw a “glow” over by Henrytown and after driving down the road to investigate and discovering the fire, he called 911 at approximately 2:50 a.m. The Canton and Harmony, Minn. Fire Departments arrived shortly after and fought the blaze as flames coming out of the center of the roof reached as high as the tops of the tall pine trees that outline the property. Richard Bjertness, Deacon with the Henrytown Lutheran Church, stated that the fire spread “very quickly” through the older back section of the church. Tri County Electric was contacted and responded to the scene to cut power to the structure as firefighters fought the blaze. When the fire was under control, at approximately 6 a.m., the Harmony Fire Department cleared the scene. The Canton Fire Department remained on site until late afternoon to monitor the situation and clear debris. Church members and area residents came individually and in groups to see the remnants of the historic church. The newer front addition of the church did not burn right away but there were some “hot spots” which could have potentially caused a secondary fire, explained Bjertness, so an excavator was brought in to knock it down and push it in the basement. Thankfully firefighters were able to enter the building to
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If this story was made for television, the introduction would flash a title for “Unsolved Mysteries” accompanied by an eerie music track like something you’d find during the most horrific scene of a scary movie, followed by a narrative from the coincidentally mysterious host known as Robert Stack. But, this episode would reveal an update. In Fillmore County, there have been two unsolved murder cases left open with hopes for justice and closure. • The most recent open case relates to Mrs. Mabel Torgerud, who was murdered in 1974 at her home in rural Peterson at the age of 69. This case still remains open and unsolved. • The other open case relates to the brutal double homicide of bachelor brothers Knute Olson, 67, and Sever Olson, 71, occurring on approximately November 28, 1936. On Wednesday, April 15, 2015, Fillmore County Sheriff T o m Kaase a n d Captain J o h n DeGeorge requested a special meeting with local media to discuss their re-evaluation of the case of the Olson murders. “We have come to a point at which we have probable cause,” shared Captain DeGeorge. “It’s been concluded that we believe Elmer Erickson had probable cause.” Following the murders in
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1936, suspect Clarence Bendickson was tried before a grand jury, and the case was dismissed due to a lack of evidence. DeGeorge concluded that “if this murder happened today, I doubt that this would be an unsolved murder.” Additionally, he cited the fact that law enforcement has many more resources available today. The Olson brothers In 1936, leading up to the murders of brothers Knute Olson and Sever Olson, there was speculation by neighbors that they had loads of cash on their 140-acre farm located in Bristol Township – a property now owned by Richard Junge. The Olsons associated with bootleggers who traveled from Minn. to Iowa on a regular basis, and their home was often recognized by neighbors as the place where men played cards, imbibed, and partied from dusk til dawn. They had been robbed once in 1928, and had a lot of visitors stopping by on their way to Iowa, so there was a lot of speculation re g a rding who could h a v e committed such a heinous crime. But, robbery was definitely the motive. Double homicide investigation BCA agent Captain Herman A. Vahl, Fillmore County Deputy Morem, and Fillmore County Sheriff Knute Ingelbret struggled to carry out their investigaSee MURDER Page 13
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entry in 1987, new pews in 1992, new rear entry way in 1995, and an addition in 2005 provided an office and handicapped bathrooms. Other work that had been done included steel roofing, vinyl siding, and a kitchen remodel. The work was done in increments as the church had to save money for each project to be completed. McCabe states “everything was just perfect” after all of the updates that had been completed. Bjertness said “we were proud of our church and were willing to do what we had to do to keep it here and looking nice” and added that members of the church were already talking about rebuilding while the fire was still smoldering. The inside of the church was the old Norwegian style and “it had a beautiful altar area”, stated Bjertness. All of the old paintings located throughout the church were unfortunately destroyed. When the church building was gone, an Easter lily was sitting where the front doors of the church once stood, symbolizing
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hope. A Minnesota State Fire Marshal was on scene Thursday and another visited on Friday. There has been no official cause of the fire stated as yet, however, the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office has stated that foul play is not suspected. The building was insured. The historic church had become like “part of the family” to many who not only attended church services there but also held baptisms, confirmations, weddings, funerals, and many other activities that brought families together. “It has been hard on a lot of the older members” who have been a part of the church for so many years, noted Bjertness. Ramona Hudson, who has attended the church for approximately 75 years, was on the scene the day of the fire and still couldn’t quite believe the church was gone. She attended church at Henrytown Lutheran many years ago when her grandmother lived close by. Hudson later moved to the area and continued to attend the church. Nineteen year-old Hunter Johnson, who went to Sunday school and was confirmed at Henrytown Lutheran Church, went to the church as soon as he could after
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hearing about the fire as did many other church members. People could be seen giving each other hugs and words of sympathy just as happens during the death of a family member. Pastor Paul Thompson stated that people have “shed genuine tears” over the loss of the building but adds that they are “handling it with a lot of strength and resolution” together as a congregation. Many people, including those who are not members of Henrytown Lutheran Church, are offering whatever they can to help. Several area churches offered the use of their facilities to the congregation. One gentleman, who wished to remain anonymous, was working in the area on Thursday and after hearing about the fire, stopped by to give a donation saying “it just brings tears to your eyes” to see the church burned down. Other donations were coming in the day of the fire as well such as The Canton Pub bringing hamburgers and French fries for the firefighters at lunch time. Henrytown Lutheran Church and Union Prairie Church near Lanesboro, Minn., share Pastor Paul Thompson, and Union Prai-
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rie Church members offered the use of their building for the Henrytown Church congregation to hold their own separate Sunday service on April 19, 2015. The congregation of Henrytown Lutheran attended Sunday services at Union Prairie Church and afterward went to Henrytown Lutheran to pray and to sing inspirational hymns. The congregation of Henrytown Lutheran Church was offered the use of the Canton Town Hall for their worship service on Sunday, April 26, 2015. The day also included their Sunday School Rally. Starting in May, the congregation of Henrytown Lutheran Church will be meeting at Assumption Catholic Church in Canton, Minn. Services will begin at their regular service time of 10:30 a.m. According to Pastor Thompson the congregation is “talking about the rebuilding process” and “looking forward to bright days ahead” when they will once again gather in Henrytown for worship. Donations to rebuild the Henrytown Lutheran Church can be directed to either the First Southeast Bank in Canton with an
address of 111 N. Main St., Canton, Minn. 55922, or the First Southeast Bank in Harmony with an address of 3 Main Ave. N., P.O. Box 429, Harmony, Minn., 55939. A gofundme.com account has also been set up titled Rebuild Henrytown Lutheran Church. To donate online visit www.gofundme.com/ henrytownlutheran. At the time the Fillmore County Journal went to press the gofundme account for Henrytown Lutheran had a total of $425 after three days of being created by Sara Ehrhardt. In the 2010 Henrytown Lutheran Church cookbook (140th Anniversary edition) it states “Henrytown Lutheran Church is a beautiful church set in a valley surrounded by towering pine trees, farmland and years of wonderful memories.” Although the church was taken by fire those memories remain. With the faith and determination held by the congregation of Henrytown Lutheran Church there will almost certainly be a new church built which will help to create many new memories while easing the pain of losing the original Henrytown Lutheran Church.
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C ommentary Through a small window By Yvonne Nyenhuis Politics have always been driven by our perception of reality which evolves from our personal experience. We all see the world through the Yvonne relatively Nyenhuis small window of our own experience. It is not easy to keep an “open mind” and to be tolerant of opinions that differ from our own but it is in this way we grow. In 1959 I waitressed in a Historic Inn in Lambertville, N.J. At the time I had acquired a deep tan and wore my hair dark, nearly black. One evening a couple came in and took their place at a table for two. The man was tall with black wavy hair, the woman with him was an attractive blond. They gave their waitress an order for steak and lobster. Right behind them another couple took their place at a nearby table, mine! The man was tall with dark hair and the woman a lovely blond. They ordered steak and lobster. I was surprised at how fast my order came up in the kitchen. I carried the steaming platters to my clients who promptly attacked their food. Inadvertently I had delivered the plates meant for the other table. A puzzled waitress appeared with two platters held high. She asked the couple at my table “Who served you?” They answered, “That colored girl over there” and they pointed to me. There was nothing derogatory in their manner. However, it occurred to me that in the moment I was seen as “colored”, whatever feelings or ideas they entertained would
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be attributed to me. In the late fifties and early sixties racism was openly practiced. Being seen as “colored” would bar me from hotels, restaurants and swimming pools and generally I would be treated as a second class citizen. In the 1950’s I was living in Vero Beach, Fla. Among my friends was a young woman who was troubled and felt isolated. In time I came to realize that she was a lesbian. At that time Vero was still a small town. Somehow the word spread and she became a topic of conversation. One day a young couple I knew came into the Howard Johnson where I was waitressing. They had two friends with them. They strode purposely to my table and sat stiffly in their chairs. They had contempt and anger in their eyes and proceeded to insult and belittle me in every way that was possible. I had been a guest and dined with them in their home. I was stunned by their behavior. The realization flashed over me with the brilliance of lightening in a night sky. They had decided I too must be a lesbian. They felt I had betrayed them and procured their friendship under false pretenses. It turned out, there was something of a ripple effect. A handful of people in town adopted their attitude of contempt and derision. In public, former friends I met were cold and sarcastic. I knew better than to attempt to explain or argue. People are led by their personal experience to embrace a belief system that is often unshakable. In some cases what they believe has no basis in reality. In later years, I was a wife, mother to three small boys and living in a comfortable house in Minneapolis. I was within two miles of home. Ahead of me was a deep dip in the road. I was on
the crest of the hill in our Buick Roadmaster. I put on my turn signal. The traffic light on top of the rise was green and I planned to make a left turn. Then I saw in my rear mirror that a school bus was barreling toward me at a great speed. There were no passengers at the time. Apparently the driver didn’t see me down in the dip. He was looking straight ahead above my car at the green light. I put my foot on the gas and moved forward but not fast enough. He maintained his speed and crashed into me from behind. Within minutes a man approached me from a nearby car and said ‘I saw what happened. You were not at fault. He gave me his card. “If you need someone to testify in court call me.” At the same time a woman emerged from a nearby apartment building, approached the driver of the bus and said to him that she saw what happened. It was not his fault and she offered to testify “for him” in court! These two witnesses saw the same accident , but they arrived at opposite conclusions. I’m sure they believed their own perception was correct. In the political world we have certain unscrupulous individuals who understand that people are emotionally invested in what they believe. They exploit sensitive issues. Propaganda has always shaped our opinions, but with the phenomenal growth of modern technology, “public relations” has become a major industry. Millions of dollars are spent to fan the flames of discontent and ensure that members of congress are supporting Wall Street and corporate America, by passing laws that favor their interests. Politicians talk about “uniting” the American people. In reality, their intention is to divide them and turn them against each other. In doing this they are using fear to drive voters to the polls. It should not surprise us that mem-
bers of congress are unable to come together to solve the countries problems. We have a dysfunctional congress by design! What do we fear? The “rich” fear the “Robin Hood” policy, “spreading the wealth around”. Christian Fundamentalists see Science as a threat to faith- They call global warming a farce. They believe that creationism should be taught along with evolution and abortion should be illegal. They are concerned about the Second Amendment. “The Democrats will take away our guns!”( In the light of reason, it might be pointed out, Democrats also own guns!) Democrats are routinely admonished as being “big spenders”. Republicans constantly urge cutting funding for “entitlements”. (Billions of dollars spent on campaigning is good – money spent helping the poor considered wasteful.) They persist on claiming that Democrats are “weak on defense”. ( The attack on Iraq went so well - what are we waiting for ? We could be bombing Iran!) ( Who got Osama bin Laden?) Further aspirations? Abolishing the IRS and the Board of Education. Privatizing Social Security. Immigration? “We must “secure the border first” before anything can be done about immigration. ( It is impossible to secure the border! With that stipulation, Republicans are ensuring failure to move the country forward on immigration.) Healthcare? It was just fine when the Republicans were in the White House! Democracy is hard work. Trying to find and confront the truth takes courage and persistence. We must give all the support we can to the young people who will inherit the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
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Letter about Houston County... To the Editor, Some six weeks ago, Commissioner Judy Storlie, apparently impressed by the 92% of the citizens who testified in favor of banning frac sand mining in Houston County, joined the other four Commissioners to ask Attorney Jandt to draw up Findings of Fact in support of a ban on frac sand mining in the county. Very shortly thereafter, however, she changed her mind and voted against a ban. Too big a financial risk for the county, she said. If there were a ban, she said, someone might 1) sue the county, and if the county were sued, 2) MCIT wouldn’t provide financial coverage (MCIT never said that), and then, 3) the county would lose in court, and so 4) all taxpayers would foot the bill via increased taxes because the county banned frac sand mining. I am impressed by Commissioner Storlie’s solicitous concern for the taxpayers. I do wonder, however, where that concern has gone when she considers the cost of the County Engineer’s proposed building for his highway empire--$5,000,000? $6,000,000? For a dozen trucks and one mechanic? And there are no ifs. Bets Reedy Houston, MN Letter about government accountability in Houston County... To the Editor, The frac sand debate in Houston County has mushroomed into a question of government accountability. It turns out that Planning and Zoning Administrator, Bob Scanlon, has retaliated against not only frac sand opponents, but also farmers. It turns out that Planning & Zoning has only a vague idea of how many mines are active in the county. It turns out that the vast majority of existing mines are out of compliance and should have been shut down years ago. Mr. Scanlon and his boss, Rick Frank, claim that they do not have enough manpower to monitor mining in the county. But, it seems that there is plenty of time to investigate, threaten, intimidate, retaliate, and lie to those who do not agree with them. What if each citation written over the years in retaliation was instead a citation to a noncompliant mine? Perhaps the manpower issue is nothing more than an excuse for not doing their jobs. To top it off, Commissioners Schulte and Storlie, whom we elected to oversee our government, are publicly supporting Mr. Scanlon. Where’s the accountability? Linda Griggs Houston, MN
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C ommentary Letter about response to Greg Rendahl’s letter... To the Editor, When you talk about picking and choosing, Greg, you do a good job yourself. You say the Bible was written by men. You are right, but you choose to leave out the fact that those men were inspired by God to write the Bible. You say God drowned nearly all the humanity in a great flood, you are right but you choose to not explain why. (Genesis 6:5-7) “And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth and that very imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And it repented the Lord that he had made man on the earth and it grieved him at his heart.” Noah and his family were the only people that honored the Lord. God spared them and destroyed the rest. You say God ordered thousands of murders and rapes. I can’t find anywhere where God ordered rape, but you are right, he did order people to be killed. Why? Because they were evil. When the people obeyed and honored God he blessed them, but when they turned away from him and sinned and turned to evil, he punished or destroyed them. You say we are lucky to have Chirst to believe in. You are right but you choose to ignore the fact that he is God’s SON. (John 3:16) “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.” This God that you call often crazed and sadistic is the same God that will judge you. God is a just God! God is a jealous God, he wants us to love him and serve hin and obey him. If we do that he will bless us. Craig Earley Preston, MN
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Making local foods matter By Tim Penny Recently Target Corp. announced the expansion of its Made to Matter program, an initiative that highlights exclusive “better-foryou products” from mostly upand-coming brands. The Tim Penny program is part of Target’s plan to boost its reputation as a retailer that provides healthier and less toxic options-especially as consumer demand for such products increases. For Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF), we are excited to see that Mankatobased Angie’s Kettle Corn is participating in this year’s Made
For the media, traditional values still matter By Lee H. Hamilton I have been involved in politics and policy-making for over 50 years, and as you can imagine I hold strong feelings about reporters and the media. They’re not what you might think, however. Far from considering journalists to be irritating pains in the neck — though I’ve known a few who qualified — I believe them to be indispensable Lee H. Hamilton to our democracy. Our system rests on citizens’ ability to make discriminating judgments about policies and politicians. Without the news, information, and analysis that the media provides, this would be impossible. We depend on journalists and the outlets they work for to be our surrogates in holding government accountable; they can serve as a formidable institutional check on the government’s abuse of power. So I am uneasy about some of the directions I see journalism taking these days. I admire the role that the press has played throughout our history, and fervently hope
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that it can right itself to play such a role again. Let me note at the outset that I can find exceptions to everything I’m about to say. There are journalists doing reporting that is cleareyed, fearless, and grounded in an honest evaluation of the facts — I’m thinking, for instance, of some of the work in recent years on the NSA — and this work has moved the national debate forward. But far too often, journalism falls short. Reporters often seem to take what politicians and their handlers say at face value, writing what they hear without ensuring that the facts bear it out. They look for winners and losers at the expense of nuance. They strive to give the appearance of evenhandedness by creating a false balance between two sides that do not deserve equal weight. They elevate politics, polls and personality over substance and measured analysis. Too often, on Fox or MSNBC or any of a plethora of broadcast, print and online outlets, they slant the news. They engage in pack journalism, reminding me of blackbirds on a telephone line — one comes and others follow. And they delight in spotlighting the screw-up, the mistake, or the gaffe, which might be entertaining to readers but sheds no light on the underlying issues that could make
government better if addressed. I also worry about the increasingly sophisticated efforts by the government and powerful interests to tell us only what they want us to know. Reporters want to be part of the media elite, and the White House in particular — under presidents of both parties — has become quite skillful at manipulating them. Reporters have to keep policy makers at arms length, and not be intimidated by them. I believe that much contemporary journalism has come untethered from a set of traditional values that served the country well over many years: -- Journalism needs to be in the service of justice, asking questions, telling stories, and inspiring those in power and those who vote for them to do the right thing. -- It should be a check on power, ferreting out the stories that those who hold public office don’t want revealed, and reporting the truths that we, as Americans, have the right to hear. -- It must hold tight to accuracy, intellectual honesty, rigorous reporting, and fairness — values that ought never to go out of style. -- And journalists have a profound responsibility to serve as lie detectors. A couple of years ago, the notable investigative reporter Seymour Hersh gave a speech in
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brought together local producers to connect with buyers and distributors, as well as attracting 1,200 visitors-thereby providing area consumers this visibility to a number of local food options. Over the past year, we have supported more than eight local food businesses through our lending program, many in partnership with other financial entities. While we hope that many more of our local foods loan clients can become as successful as Angie’s Kettle Corn, we also recognize the value of our sole proprietor start-ups and small businesses with only a handful of employees. These companies are a vital part of our regional economy, and SMIF will continue to invest in these entrepreneurs as they continue to make an impact within our region. As always, I welcome your questions and comments. You can reach me at (507) 455-3215 or timp@smifoundation.org. London in which he said of the U.S. government in particular, “The Republic’s in trouble. We lie about everything. Lying has become the staple.” You don’t have to go to that extreme to agree that journalists have to be curious and skeptical, and not buy into the conventional wisdom of the establishment. A robust, inquisitive congressional oversight process should be capable of revealing what is too often hidden, but it’s not. We need journalists to do it. In the end, my concern is that skeptical reporting and deeply informed investigative journalism are fading. We need more of them, not less. I want to see journalists digging deep into the activities of government, politics, business, finance, education, welfare, culture, and sports. Our Republic depends on it. Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University.
Government this week • Monday, April 27, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Monday, April 27, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, April 27, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Tuesday, April 28, Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Tuesday, April 28, Fillmore Central School Board, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, May 4, Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Monday, May 4, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. Schedule subject to change.
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Netanyahu and Obama Dogman says: You call yourself a left winger? Ha,Ha. You do a heck of a good job making yourself look like a wingnut. I suspect that’s what you really are. And about your statement that I “felt a need to respond after being shot down so miserably.” What!! I think it’s clearly the other way around. Look at all the Wingnuts replying to my post. If they think they had won, I doubt whether they would be replying to me. Down deep they know I’m right. There’s a clue there. Most of my arguments they have ignored and not addressed. That means they have no good answers. So why am I replying? This is fun. It’s always good entertainment to hear Wingnuts blast Obama and Progressives because their statements are so absurd and laughable----it was Bush who was really responsible for killing Osama bin Laden, Obama was not born in this country, he wants to destroy America, he’s a Muslim, Obama is a racist (Glen Beck), he doesn’t have an American birth certificate, “any president could have done the things he did” Oh, really? Then why didn’t they? The Affordable Health Care Act is here to stay, so give it up. Does anyone think for one moment that any Republican will really try to get rid of it? Imagine trying to throw 11 million people off Obamacare. Hey, Wingnuts, it ain’t gonna happen. Get over it. Here’s another flat earth funny----trying to blame Obama for Isis and getting out of Iraq. What a krock of you know what. Does anyone with an ounce of gray matter think for one moment that leaving behind a few thousand American soldiers would have really stopped those barbarians? Of course not. You’re listening to that lieing war criminal Bush. It just would have meant another 1000 Am deaths. We didn’t learn our lesson in Vietnam and Bush certainly didn’t. By the way you flat earthers like to blame Obama for lieing etc. Seems like you’re pretty quiet about the dishonest Bush Admininistration leading us into war over false pretenses. Bush’s lies caused thousands of unnecessary deaths. Then there is the torture at Guantanomo. Talk about viotating the Constitution!!!! You’re listening to that war criminal Cheney. Hey, keep it up, Wingnuts. You’re good entertainment I’m having fune. Jeez says: @Dogman Weird, you posted once that the president bailed out GM and Ford, then a couple of posts later you switch it to GM and Chrysler because someone pointed out your mistakes. (it was easy because their are so many) When you start posting something that is actually true and not something that you just read online somewhere, people will take you more seriously. Until then, they read and laugh and slowly switch to the right side. For that, I thank you. couldn’t care less says: Dogboy, you don’t have the maturity of a man yet, so it’s dogboy, or maybe puppyboy, can you make your case without projecting false ideology of conservatives? You are the only person that you make sense to. If you would stick to the issue of this article fine, but you drag left wingnut definitions of conservatives into the fray and look like a babbling idiot. Bush is gone, get over it. Your arguments were shot down or unworthy of a response, don’t flatter yourself. These cave dwellers as you call them schooled you. They are probably just toying with you because the more you talk the worse you look and they love to see liberals look bad. You can’t reason with them because you are the unreasonable one and you don’t get it. Livin’ the dream says: Is it time for a group hug yet? Listen up puppyboy says: Whoever came up with that, that’s good! If republicans were as dumb and as insignificant as you claim we would not have rep majorities in the house and senate. This Iran nuke deal you were bragging about, probably not gonna happen. Even the senate Dems are on board with a chance to ratify it so it probably wont happen. I don’t want to explain it to you because you wont understand. Look it up yourself, somewhere besides CNN or MSNBC. See more at Allcomments opinions
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C ommentary The dangerous ideology of the extreme right By Herb Panko Chatfield, MN One of the greatest threats at present to our democracy and our way of life is national and global right wing extremism. This ideology expresses itself as ultra extremism in the Middle East with the Isis beheadings of those who hold opposing beliefs. In this country the ultra Herb Panko extremism of the right is exhibited by the anti-abortionists who murder abortion doctors and the pro-Nazi skin head hate groups who spew their venom at Blacks and Jews. Then we have the broad middle ground of extremists who do not physically threaten the lives of those who disagree with them but nevertheless threaten to undermine the foundation of advanced democratic societies. One of those foundational pillars is respecting the scientific and technological underpinnings of an advanced country like ours. Several of their most extreme views in that regard are their denial of the well-established global warming phenomenon and their refusal to accept the settled science of biological evolution. These two extremist views express one of the most toxic and absolutist messages they are sending our children, a message that is alarmingly anti-science. Their destructive ideology permeates not only science but other facets of our culture, like politics, government, religion, and foreign policy. Frequently their intense and angry rhetoric spills over into thinly veiled racism directed at President Obama. But I wish to concentrate here on the more common and basic tactics of the right---using isolated quotes and actions of their opponents in order to skew or twist their message, taking words and actions out of context, and
purposely misinterpreting or exaggerating their opponents’ positions, and not considering their opponents’ benign or laudable intent. There are plenty of examples of these tactics in the opinions and commentaries expressed on a regular basis in the FCJ. We find examples of the above, for example, in the latest angry screed by Mr. Terbeest (FCJ, 4-6-15). Mr. Terbeest supposedly quotes Obama verbatim as saying, “I’m not gonna let one federal judge stop me from doing what I think is right.” Whether those are his exact words or not is really not the main issue. Assuming they are, what was the context? Was he saying that he was not ever going to honor any legal decision in this matter and that he intended to purposely and deviously disrespect the Constitution and trash it? Or did he mean that he was going to let his executive action on immigration play out in the higher courts (perfectly legal) and not allow just one federal judge make the final decision? I suspect it was the latter. Only a cynic would believe the former. There is likely more context behind his executive action. In his frustration to treat immigrants with fairness, compassion, and dignity, he probably felt he had no choice but to use this executive action in light of the Republican dominated Congress’s refusal to pass an immigration bill despite Obama repeatedly urging them to do so. Whether this executive action will eventually be over-ruled by the higher courts is unclear. But to vilify President Obama for this compassionate action is mean-spirited and despicable. Mr. Terbeest also refers to Diane Feinstein, whom he seems to allege made a comment that either directly or indirectly indicated that she wants to disallow all firearms of any kind from the average law-abiding citizen. What exactly was that quote?
Was it taken out of context? If she did make such a statement, does she still hold that view? Was it a previous position that she has since altered? On Jan. 23, 2013, according to H.R. 138 &S.33, Feinstein co-sponsored the Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act. The purpose was to keep such highly dangerous weapons out of the hands of criminals. There is no mention in the detailed bill of keeping all guns out of the hands of law-abiding citizens. So does Feinstein really pose a threat to pro-gun supporters? Since liberals and Democratic lawmakers also own guns, that threat seems highly exaggerated. As with Obama, it is best to judge Diane Feinstein and other gun control advocates by their admirable, ultimate goal—using gun control measures to protect the average American citizen and law enforcement personnel from the criminal and psychopathic element. To suggest all gun control advocates, or even a majority, intend to deprive the average law-abiding citizen from owning even a single firearm of any type is a typical right wing scare tactic. As far as Mr. Terbeest’s charge that Obama tried to ban ammo for a popular rifle, he is conveniently leaving out some important facts. The ammo he is referring to is armor- piercing ammunition, the kind that police have no real protection against. President Reagan supported such a bill back in 1987 as did other Republicans. So even if Obama supported this ban, he deserves credit for that. I would think Mr. Terbeest would welcome such protection for our police but maybe not. In conclusion, this is not to imply that Mr. Terbeest is a right wing extremist, just that he uses some of the same misleading rhetoric. The toxic ideology of conservative right wing extremism should not be ignored. It must be confronted and exposed at every turn.
Protecting children is everyone’s job By Elizabeth M. Fuglestad, LSW The third graders of Fillmore County participated in a special project for Child Abuse Prevention Month this April. Each class discussed people they could talk with if someone was hurting them or hurting someone they knew. Teachers were able to offer up ideas of people their students could go to with their concerns. Students drew pictures of people they trusted: parents, relatives, teachers, principals, police officers, firefighters, counselors, babysitters, social workers, pastors and many more! “Protecting Children is Everyone’s Job”
and our community needs to continue to look out for our children’s well-being. If you suspect child abuse or neglect, please report to Fillmore County Social Services (507) 765-2175. Again, thank you to all the third grade students and teachers at Chatfield Elementary, MabelCanton Elementary, Lanesboro Elementary, Kingsland Elementary, Fillmore Central Elementary, and Rushford-Peterson Elementary. Please take time to check out their artwork at the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office, Fillmore County Courthouse, and Fillmore County Office Building.
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2015 Cy Guy’s Auto Repair By Barb Jeffers Cyrus Kulsrud likes to help people with the experience he has gained over several years. That is the reason he opened Cy Guy’s Auto Repair located at 105 Main Street S. in Chatfield, Minn. Kulsrud’s experience comes from the fields of both education and hands on experience.
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than he hoped for”, but it keeps getting busier and he has a good customer base started. He says the community of Chatfield and the surrounding area have been “very supportive” noting that he has customers from Wykoff, Eyota, St. Charles, Rochester, Preston, Lanesboro, Fountain, Stewartville, and other area towns. Kulsrud currently has two employees, Sean Nixa and Dan Peters, who each have 20 years of experience and are eager to
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2015 Chatfield Body Shop changes more than oil By Barb Jeffers The Chatfield Body Shop still offers the same great service but in a remodeled and improved business after sprucing up the exterior of their building and adding some equipment inside. Owners Keith Bradt and Bill Burk had new steel siding
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Matt’s Body Shop & Tire Service By Barb Jeffers When something unexpected happens to your vehicle, you want it fixed and you want it fixed now. Matt’s Body Shop of Spring Valley, Minn. can help. In 2001, owners Chris Czapiewski and Dave Blazing purchased Matt’s Body Shop, which had been in existence since 1961. The two were already quite familiar with the business when they bought it,
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OLoren bituaries Lee Graskamp
Loren Lee Graskamp, of Fountain, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, April 11, 2015. Loren was born May 27, 1923, in Fountain Township, to Edward and Ethel G r a s k a mp. In 1948, Loren married the love of his life, Dorothy Henke. During their Loren Lee more than Graskamp 60 years of marriage, they enjoyed traveling to Tex., Hawaii, Ireland, Bahamas and other parts of the United States. A most memorable trip was made to Alaska with his son, Edward. Farming the family farm for more than 35 years was Loren’s first avocation. During this time, he served on the board of directors for Rochester Dairy Cooperative and on the Minnesota Dairy board of directors. After farming, Loren managed the Spring Valley Insurance Company. He later started his own successful insurance company, Graskamp Insurance Agency. He was also proud of his 60 years as a Master Mason and was a member of the Scottish Rite. Activities of his children were
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this year. Allen was born March 10, 1928 to Gilmer and Helen (Bothun) Ellingson in Lanesboro. He married Lilah Hildestad, of Lanesboro, on September 20, 1952 at Whalen Lutheran Church. In their early years of marriage, they were farmers, and later operated a clothing store at Lanesboro. Allen also worked on road maintenance for Carrollton Township. Allen is survived by his wife, Lilah; three children: Marcia (Dennis) Einck, of Rochester, Scott (Karrie) Ellingson, and Pauline (Mike) Wangen, both of Lanesboro; eight grandchildren: Cory Schreiber (Mia Simpson), Timothy Schrieber, Nicole (Tyler) Johnson, Levi (Sara) Ellingson, Tanner Wangen (Callie Glenna), Kasandra Wangen, Jason (Amanda) Einck, and Joe (Clare) Einck; nine great- grandchildren: Tyler, Taylor, Parker, Griffin, Aspyn, Brooklyn, Paisley, Cassidy, and Caden. Allen is preceded in death by Allen B. Ellingson Allen Burnett Ellingson, 87, his parents; a son, Gary; and grandson, Joey. passed away A celebration of Allen’s life was Saturday held Wednesday, April 22 at 1:30 April 18, p.m. at Union Prairie Lutheran 2015 at their Church near Lanesboro, with home at Park Rev. Paul Thompson officiatLane Estates ing. Visitation was Tuesday, Assisted LivApril 21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. ing in Presat Johnson-Riley Funeral Home ton, Minn. Allen B. in Lanesboro, and continued He and his Ellingson one hour prior to the service on wife Lilah had lived there since March 1 of Wednesday at church. A com-
important to Loren. He served on the Wykoff school board for 16 years. He also supported their 4-H dairy projects and many trips to the state fair. In 1986, he received the Fillmore County Service Award to 4-H. Loren is lovingly remembered by three children: Linda (Daniel Morel) of Fountain, Daniel (Paula) of Stewartville, and Edward of Chicago; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law; and nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents; brother, Donald; wife, Dorothy; and grandson, Justin. Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 18, at the Chatfield Methodist Church at 11 a.m. There was a Masonic funeral at 9:30 a.m., and visitation one hour before the service. Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield was in charge of arrangements.
An Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County and farmed his farm for 85 plus years until entering Harmony Healthcare in 2008. Besides his lifelong love of farming his land, he enjoyed trapping, trout fishing, deer hunting, playing cards, attending auctions and collecting “precious treasures”. When he was Richard C. (Dick) Koliha Richard C. (Dick) Koliha, age no longer hunting, he would 93, passed away peacefully Sun- stop to visit with other hunters, day evening, April 19, 2015, at providing a late morning breakfast of hard boiled eggs with salt the Gundersand pepper, hot chocolate and en Harmony coffee. Hea lthcare He was a member of the Center. Lime Springs United Methodist R ichard Church and the Masonic Lodge. Clarence He served on the York Township Koliha was board of supervisors, the church born to John administrative counsel, the Pleasand Stella Richard C. ant Hill Cemetery board, and ( J a r o s h ) (Dick) Koliha served on the Cresco US Bank, Koliha on August 3, 1921, on a farm in Lime Springs branch, board of rural Howard County Iowa. At directors. the age of 1½ he and his family Richard enjoyed visiting his moved to his present farm just relatives, friends, and neighbors north of the Minnesota/Iowa and would bring a dozen eggs, State Line. He helped on the farm, asparagus and rhubarb when in attended school at the rural York season, a fresh chicken, kolaches, Country School and graduated a pumpkin or squash. He was from Lime Springs High School always sharing what he had. It in 1942. In his younger years was common for him to visit five he loved to play baseball and or six towns within a 50 mile attend dances. Richard married radius in a day. Betty Ann House on September In later years, he kept in con29, 1957 in the Cresco United tact by telephone with relatives Methodist Church. He took around southeast Minn., northover the family farm when his east Iowa, Calif. and Mont. He parents moved to Harmony in enjoyed having relatives, friends 1957. Richard and Betty Ann and neighbors stop in to visit farmed together until her death on November 29, 1987. He lived See OBITuaries Page 11 mittal service followed at the Union Prairie Cemetery. Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro assisted the family with arrangements. Please share a memory of Allen with the family at rileyfuneralhomes.com.
Fillmore County Church Directory Fillmore County Journal • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Perfect Glossy • Preston MN 507.251.5297 A rendahl Lutheran Church....……………………...Sundays - 10 : 30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 A ssembly Of God Church & Valley Christian Center..... Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 A ssumption Catholic Church.….....…Fri. - 8 : 30am & Sat. - 5 : 00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church...…...……………....…Sundays - 9 : 00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvar y Baptist Church.…….……....…Sundays - 10 : 45am & 6 : 00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church............……Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church………….....Sundays - 8 : 00am & 9 : 30am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ……....…………Sundays - 9 : 30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherr y Grove United Methodist...…………...……Sundays - 10 : 00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...……………..…….....……Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Ser vices.…………...…....………Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Destiny Life Church.............………………......…Sundays - 10 : 00am 104 West Jessie Street, Rushford MN 55971 (507) 429-1222 Elstad Lutheran Church...………………….......….Sundays - 10 : 30am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……..……....……Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..….....................Sundays - 9 : 00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church.......Sundays - 8 : 30am & 10 : 30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....………........………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 6 : 00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840
First Baptist Church-Preston.…………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 7: 00pm 108 Chatfield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4960 First English Lutheran Church.………...……..…..Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland.................................Sundays - 9: 00am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318
First Presby terian Church..…………...………..….Sundays - 10 : 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran....…………....……………………Sundays - 9 : 00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church...…...…………Sundays - 8 : 30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4456
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Garness Trinit y Lutheran...……….………........…Sundays - 9 : 00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905 Grace Lutheran Church..……………………....…..Sundays - 9 : 00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..………………….....Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church..…….………..…Sundays - 10 : 00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2546 Harmony United Methodist Church…................Sundays - 8 : 30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henr y town Lutheran Church.…………………....Sundays - 10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist..........Saturdays - 9 : 00am 217 W. Jessie St., Rushford (507) 993-8328 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church.……….......…....Sundays - 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 Nativit y Catholic Church..Sun. (1 & 2) - 8 : 45am & (3 & 4) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 Newburg United Methodist Church 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran.………………...…………Sundays - 10 : 30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875 -2460 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.…...Sundays - 8 : 00am & 10 : 30am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church.………….……...........Sundays - 9 : 00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875 -2460
Pioneer Presby terian Church…………....…….…..Sundays - 8 : 30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church ………..........Sundays - 10 : 30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2503 R iver Of Life 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
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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 - 9 : 30am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -3886
St Ignatius Catholic Church.……………….........……Sundays - 10 : 30am 213 W Franklin St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7565
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 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...…...............Sat. - 5 : 00pm, Sun. - 11: 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 ………………......…....…Sundays - 8 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church.............Wed. - 7: 00pm, Sundays - 9 : 00am 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul’s Lutheran Church...........................................Sundays - 8 :30am 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 Trinit y Fellowship ELC A..…………………......….Sundays - 10 : 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7211 Trinit y Evangelical Lutheran Church……….......……Sundays - 10 : 30am 204 South St, Ostrander, MN 55961 (507) 657-2203
Union Prairie Lutheran..……………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3363 United Methodist Church.………………………..…Sundays - 8 : 30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352- 4136 Whalan Lutheran Church.............. Sundays - 10:30am, Jan 18th - 9:00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398
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Continued from Page 10 and reminisce. He would always ask about the outside temperature, the farm, livestock, calves and how the crops were coming. He enjoyed his outings and being driven around, pointing out where people had lived or a specific event that occurred there. His memory could take you back 70 to 80 years. He is survived by his sister, Betty Lou Sexton, of Mabel, Minn. and nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty Ann; parents; brother, Robert Koliha; and sister, Geraldine Warner. Blessed be his Memory. Richard’s Celebration of Life was held on Friday, April 24, at 11 a.m., in the Lime Springs Community Center, Lime Springs, Iowa, with Pastor Michael Smith officiating. Visitation took place in Harmony, Minn. on Thursday, April 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Lindstrom Funeral Home. Friends may share online condolences and memories at: lindstromfuneralhomes.com.
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Miland were held 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at the First English Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Pastor Loel Wessel officiating. Burial Edward took place in Miland the Midway Cemetery. Visitation was held one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church. Hindt Funeral Home of Spring Valley, Minn. is in charge of arrangements. Edward Miland, age 79, of Stewartville, Minn. formerly of the Spring Valley, Minn. and Wykoff, Minn. area, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2015. Edward Gene Miland was born February 6, 1936 to Edwin and Frieda (Witte) Miland in Fountain, Minn.. He was baptized at St. John’s in Wykoff, Minn. on March 29, 1936 and was confirmed at First English Lutheran Church in Spring Valley on November 23, 1952. Edward attended school through the 8th grade in Wykoff. In 1968, Edward was united in
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marriage to Bernadine Spoden, and to this union they had one son, Edward Gene Miland Jr. They later divorced. Throughout Edward’s entire life, he was a farmer, farming in the Spring Valley area. Edward is survived by his son, Edward G. Miland, Jr. of northern Minn.; and siblings: Elaine Hoopes of Stewartville, Minn., Evelyn O’Dell of Augusta, Ga., and David Miland of Stewartville, Minn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Frieda; two brothers: Edwin and Darald; and four sisters, Marian Stein, LaRonna Murphy, LaVonne Martins, and Ione Kuether. Condolences may be left online at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com
born on March 31, 1938, to Luverne and Clarissa (Nelson) Klinski in Caledonia, Minn. He was raised in Caledonia until the age of 16, when he and his family moved to Rushford. He served in the U.S. Army. On July 3, 1959, Joe was united in marriage with Beverly Egge. Joe worked for Ames Construction Company for over 20 years, retiring in 1998. He played a big role at his wife’s restaurant, Bev’s Café in Peterson. Joe enjoyed his routine of two-a-day coffee stops at Burdey’s Cafe and Stumpy’s. He loved to go fishing and was a hobby farmer at heart. Joe was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson, and the Operating and Engineers Local #49. He is survived by his wife, Bev; Jerome “Joe” L. Klinski daughter, Kristi (Mike) Agrim Jerome “Joe” L. Klinski, 77, son of Peterson, Minn.; eight of Peterson, grandchildren: Gabriel Howe, Minn. died Jeremy, Joshua, Matthew, Mark, on Friday, and Jacob Agrimson, and Jamie April 17, Wiley and Courtney Scheevel; 2015, at the five great-grandchildren: Ashton, Good ShepNevah, Cooper, Aubrey, and herd LutherMadelynn Jo; and by two aunts: an Home in Arlene Baker and Evelyn HarpR u s h f o r d , Jerome “Joe” streith. Minn. Joe was preceded in death by L. Klinski Joe was his parents and his daughter,
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Cheri Scheevel. The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson, Minn., with the Rev. John Hesford officiating. Burial took place in the West Grace Lutheran Cemetery in Peterson. Visitation wias from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday. Leave a memory of Joe, sign his online guestbook, and view his tribute video when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral. com Agnes Vogen Agnes Aleda (Sickle) Vogen age 96, of Pilot Mound, passed away on April 18, 2015. A g n e s was born at home on January 20, Agnes Vogen 1919 in Pilot Mound Township to Edwin and Susie(Thompson)Sickle. She attended country school through the eighth grade. She See OBITuaries Page 13
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Continued from Page 11 was united in marriage with Vern Vogen in 1939. She was very active in Pilot Mound Lutheran Church as a member of the Ladies Aid, Martha Circle, Sunday School teacher, and numerous church committees. She was also active in the Fillmore County Homemakers as well as quilting/sewing circles. Agnes was always happiest at home with her family. She and Vern farmed together until his passing in 1989. She loved her chickens and sheep, and every Thursday they would deliver dozens of fresh from the farm eggs to many families in town. She had multiple large vegetable and fruit gardens without a weed in any of them and every year would fill the freezer and cellar shelves with canning. Agnes was best known for her amazing baking and especially her lefse. Folks from as far away as Ill. and Ariz. would pick up their lefse and Scandinavian baking each fall and would place their orders for the following year. Her lefse was tender, paper thin and perfectly round. Even as her memory was failing, she made over 100 dozen lefse to sell and share with family and friends. She said she needed to keep baking to “help the older folks in the community” who just couldn’t do it any longer, although many of those folks were younger than her. Agnes was also an accomplished seamstress; in her later years she made countless Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls and beautiful baby quilts that were loved by all who were lucky enough to receive them. Agnes’ grandchildren and great-grandchildren will treasure their many fond memories of picking berries and baking with Grandma. She is survived by her son, Alan of Lakeville; granddaughter, Tove (Eric) Johnson of Rosemount; grandsons: Bjorn (Jennifer) Vogen
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and Chris Vogen both of Lakeville; six great-grandchildren: Emma, Carl, and Ilse Johnson, and Reier, Thor, and Anders Vogen; and sister, Alta Kruse of Chatfield. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband, Vern; sister, Melva Aske; brothers: Art, Hank and Earl; and daughter-in-law, Randa. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at the Chosen Valley Care Center for their loving care of Agnes over the past 11 years. Memorials preferred to Pilot Mound Lutheran Church. The funeral service for Agnes was held 11 a.m., Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Pilot Mound Lutheran Church. The committal service followed in the church cemetery. Visitation took place one hour to service, also at the church. Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield assisted the family with arrangements. Please share a memory of Agnes with the family at rileyfuneralhomes.com. Zola Whalen Zola M. Whalen, age 91 of Harmony, Minn. died Monday, April 20, 2015 at the Barthell O.E.S. Home in Decorah, Iowa. A Mass of Christian Burial took place 11 a.m. Thursday, April 23, at St. Agnes Plymouth Rock Catholic Church, rural Cresco, Iowa. Interment followed in St. Agnes Cemetery. Friends called from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. We d ne sd ay at the Lindstrom Funeral Home Zola Whalen in Harmony, Minn., and at the church for an hour prior to services. Zola was born July 1, 1923 in Winneshiek County, the daughter of Ben and Lila (Kimber) Johnson. She attended Decorah Schools. Zola married Paul Whalen, Jr at St. Agnes church, Plymouth Rock on November 28, 1941. They farmed in the Canton, Minn. area for many years. Zola enjoyed crocheting, sewing, baking, loved fishing, especially with her grandchildren, and was a Legion Auxiliary for many years. Zola is survived by four children: David (Shirley) Whalen of Harmony, Minn., Nancy (John) Winkler of Cedar Rapids, Mike (Mary Beth) Whalen of Burr Oak, Iowa and Cindy (Bob) Bechtel of Decorah; a son-in-law, Joe Henry
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Monday, April 27, 2015 of Ridgeway, Iowa; 21 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lila & Ben Johnson; her husband, Paul Whalen, Jr.; daughter, Paulette Henry; a brother, Gene Johnson; and a sister and brother-in-law, Nellie (Lyle) Iverson. James Kelly James J. Kelly, Sr., age 76, a lifelong Canton, Minn. area resident, died Sunday, April 19, 2015 at the Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wisc. James was born August 7, 1938 in Decorah, Iowa to Francis and Mary (Knox) Kelly. He attended the Prosper School and then the Canton High School. At sixteen years old he started working for Surity Waterproofing in James Kelly Rochester. On October 30, 1960 he married Lauretta Cyr. They operated Kelly Locker in Canton and he also had a milk truck route. They later divorced. On August 23, 1980 he married Vergene Wangen in Canton. He worked for Carlson Company in Decorah, Iowa for 32 years and part-time for Oak Meadow Meats in Harmony. He was a retired member of the Canton Fire Department and enjoyed spending time with his family, giving the grandkids tractor rides, satisfying his sweet tooth, celebrating his Irish heritage on St. Patrick’s Day, and his dog, Tanner. Jim is survived by his wife, Vergene of Canton; children: Tammie (Kenneth) Scott of Chisholm, Minn., Lauretta (Allen) Mart of Chisholm, Tina (Devry) Kerns of Canton, Jamie (Makaila) Kelly of Canton, James Kelly, Jr. of Harmony, Bradley (Michelle) Kelly of Acworth, Ga., Eugene Kelly of Canton, and Tonya (Tom) Burke of Harmony; a step-son, Duane (Becky) Gorder of Tower, Minn.; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three sisters: Marilyn Erickson-Anderson of Houston, LaDonna (Cleon) Brenno of Canton, and Mary Faith ( Lynn) Martinson of Monona, Iowa; two brothers: Douglas (Rita) of Rochester, and Bob (Lisa) of Dodge Center. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, David Kelly; a daughter, Brenda; granddaughter, Abby; and brothers: Frank, Jr., Leo, and Paul. Funeral Mass took place at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 23, 2015 at the Assumption Catholic Church in Canton, Minn., with Msgr. R. Paul Heiting officiating. Burial was in the Calvary Cemetery in Canton. Visitation was held from 4 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 at the Assumption Catholic Church and one hour prior to services. There was also a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Capitola Losey Funeral Mass services for Capitola Losey will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2015 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in
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Spring Valley, Minn. with Father Marreddy Pothireddy officiating. Burial will take place in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held 5 - 7 p.m.. Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley, Minn. and one hour prior to the service at the church. Capitola Losey Capitola M. Losey, age 95, of Spring Valley, Minn. passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester, Minn. Capitola Marie Finley was born June 9, 1919 in Chatfield, Minn. to Louie Finley and Dorris Balcom Finley Serfling. On April 6, 1939, Capitola was united in marriage to George Losey in Preston, Minn. Together they made their home in Spring Valley. Capitola was a very good seamstress, making clothing for her daughters while they grew up. She also hoed fields for Libby-McNeil and Libby Co. and worked in the Coast & Coast Store for 30 years in Spring Valley, retiring in 1985. After retirement, she started making quilts for children and grandchildren, which she loved to do. Capitola lived in her home in Spring Valley until July 5, 2014 when she moved into Ostrander Care and Rehab. Capitola is survived by her daughters: Beverly (Dennis) Lemon of Spring Valley, Minn., Barb Osterhus of Spring Valley, Minn., and Teri (Brian) Fruth of Grand Meadow, Minn.; adopted daughter, Dodie Hamm; grandchildren: Tracy Smith, Susan (Doug) Bernstein, Scott (JoAnn) Osterhus, Sarah Osterhus, Sheila (Jon) Stahnke, George (Robin) Osterhus, Jayson Osterhus, Rachel (Dan) Horstmann, Robin (Brad) Dugstad, Bobbie (Cozzell) Dozier, Randy Fruth, Toni Sternhagen, Jody (Paul Taylor Smith, Jenna (Aaron) Ritterband, Joe (Angie) Vesey, and Vanessa Hamm; great grandchildren, Casey Argall, Matthew (Diana) Argall, Jayme (Harold) Enamorado, Maya Bernstein, Leah Bernstein, Kylie Osterhus, Brady Osterhus, Mitch Osterhus, Greg (Oy) Melartin, Ben Melartin, Stephanie Osterhus, Paul Stahnke, Jessica (Chris) Young, Todd Stahnke, Nick Osterhus, Santana Osterhus, Preston Osterhus, Dylan Osterhus, Savanah Horstmann, Brekken Horstmann, Briant (Kristin) Fruth, Brendon Dugstad, Caleb Doizer, Caden Fruth, Conner Fruth, Carter Fruth, Carly Ritterband, Nathan Ritterband, Medeline Vesey, and Noah Vesey; great-great-grandchildren: Alessandro Enamorado, Madyson, Torrie, and Kaden Young, Jaxon Osterhus, and Brinna and Patrick Fruth; and brother, Louie Finley of Wykoff, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louie and Dorris; husband, George; son-in-law, Curt Osterhus; foster daughters, Gayla Hodge and Johnette Vesey; great-granddaughter, Kelsey Zehring; two brothers and one sister. Condolences may be left online at www.hindtfuneralhomes.com
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tion due to a very snowy Minn. winter. And while the investigators eventually narrowed their focus on Clarence Bendickson (a.k.a. “Bosco”) – from the Fountain area – it appears a re-evaluation of the case has led today’s investigators to believe Elmer Erickson, a transient from Mont., should have been charged with the murder of Knute and Sever. While he did serve time in the Fillmore County Jail for molestation charges, authorities felt he was too cowardly to commit a double murder. So, Erickson was not on the radar. As time has passed, this 79-year-old cold case has lost evidence and suspects. But, if Elmer Erickson was alive today, he would be put on trial for the murders of the Olson brothers. Al Mathison’s trilogy In late March and early April of 1997, Fillmore County Journal contributing writer Al Mathison wrote a serial trilogy about the murders of Knute Olson and Sever Olson. Mathison’s detailed account reveals the riveting story every step of the way, up to and following their murders. His story points to Clarence “Bosco” Bendickson as the primary suspect. Supplemental Report Eighteen years after Mathison dissected every inch of the case, the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department seeks closure. Their primary suspect would have been Elmer Erickson. The entire supplemental report provided by Fillmore County Captain John DeGeorge can be found on www.fillmorecountyjournal.com accompanying this article. In addition, a letter from Fillmore County Attorney Brett Corson is included. ...to be continued next week.
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Chatfield School Board makes calendar changes for 2015-2016 school year, introduces teacher evaluation surveys By Morgan McManimon-Myers April’s Chatfield Public Schools School Board meeting took place on Monday, April 20 at 7 p.m. at the Chatfield High School Media Center. All board members were in attendance, as well as Superintendent Edward Harris, Elementary Principal Craig Ihrke, High School Principal Randy Paulson, and student senate representatives Emma Shaffer and Blair Crouch. Following the approval of agenda, claims and accounts, and discussion of communications and district patron time, reports were given. High school principal Randy Paulson offers congratulations to students who received awards at the science fair as well as to the Knowledge Bowl team, who placed 3rd at regions. He reported the school’s severe weather drill went very well, and the junior and senior students are working hard in preparation for prom on Saturday the 25. The ACT test for juniors will take place April 28. He reported an excellent experience for the seniors who went to Disneyworld and worked behind the scenes, saying “it’s amazing what they do at Disney . . . a great trip by all, and a great learning experience.” The art club will be sending students to Chicago May 1-3. Both Paulson and elementary principal Craig Ihrke commented on the excellent organization and presentation of the Honors Society Ceremony at the Chatfield Lutheran Church, as well as the Pops concert for grades 5-12. Ihrke also reported an excellent severe weather drill for elementary school students, and said April and May will be very busy with field trips, with the 5th grade
going to Eagle Bluff April 22, and 6th grade traveling to Fort Snelling History center. He reported the penny wars fundraiser for Eide and his family raised over $5,000 for their cause. A main focus of Ihrke’s report was the preliminary results of the MCA testing that is nearly completed. He stated that last year, the students’ scores were very good, in the top 5 percent of the state, and he was hoping scores this year would meet the same benchmark. There is still some testing to complete, but as of this time, the reading score for 6th grade is 69 percent proficient (state average last year was 60.3 percent), 5th grade 75 percent (state avg. last year 67 perecent), and 4th grade 75 percent (state average last year 55.2 percent). Math testing is not yet complete, and Ihrke says he is “looking forward to final results”, and complimented students and teachers on the testing process. Student senate representatives Emma Shaffer and Blair Crouch reported prom and dodgeball tournament preparations are underway and going well. Community Education director LuAnn Klevan reported that preschool registration is filling for fall, and encourages registration as soon as possible. The preschool cash raffle, with a $1,000 1st-place prize, has begun selling tickets to fundraise for the preschool. Tickets are available at the community education office as well as at various school events. She thanked the collaborative for their funding, which has been helping with various staff training, including workshops for early childhood initiative training, purposeful play, and brain development topics. The funding has also ben-
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schedule for one year beginning in the fall 2015, and adjustments can always be made. Harris said there’s been much “good discussion with principals, leadership groups, and input from all directions in planning, and with the public’s cooperation and help we can do things for kids we know will help them.” Board chair Jerry Chase commented that he will be happy to do away with early outs. The calendar was later approved by unanimous vote. Another focus of Harris’s report was on the ”My Student Survey” teacher development evaluation tool for grades 3-12. The survey has students evaluate their teachers in 6 categories – presenter, counselor, motivator, coach, manager, and content expert – with the aim of accurately measuring student engagement and helping teachers tailor their skills to enhance student engagement. Harris described the importance of having a research-based, statistically validated survey platform for measuring these objectives. He emphasized the positive outcomes that using the survey data could have for teacher and student success, and demonstrated use of mystudentsurvey.com for the board and the tools available to staff who use it, including trend reports on their strengths and areas for improvement, as well as “Next Steps” tools for teachers to use to improve in the classroom. Harris then asked students Shaffer and Crouch what their thoughts were on the survey, which they had completed on several of their teachers. Shaffer said she “though the site was very
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user-friendly” and liked the questions that were asked. Crouch “liked the part where you can comment”, since she could say more there than just rating her teacher from 1-5 on the questions. Harris concluded by his view of the great potential of the survey and emphasizing that “one of the most important things is for kids to know that their opinions are important and we’re using their input productively”. Harris also reported positive interaction and negotiations with teacher groups regarding their contracts, and reported a very economical price quote for lawn mowing service by Josh Broadwater for summer 2015. This contract was approved following motion made by Backer and seconded by McMahon. He also recommended the board approve transport contract for the next two school years, which was later in the meeting approved following a motion made by Tuohy and seconded by Isensee. The High School task force facilities met on Monday to look at maintenance topics. There are 30 members – half from the community and half staff. There are six meetings scheduled between the present time and mid July. As for budget plans, an additional $200,000 will be cut out of next year’s budget. Harris reports that at this time, there does not appear to be much financial support legislatively available. The next school board meeting date is TBD. Task Force Committee meetings will take place April 27, May 11 and 18 at 6 p.m. in the high school media center. There will be no school Memorial Day, May 25 as well as May 29 for teacher’s workshop. There will be an early out May 28 at 1 p.m. Graduation will be May 31 at 1:30 p.m.
Pvt. Tryston James Kelly Wanda and Kyle Scheevel and Matthew and Stephanie Kelly are very proud to announce the graduation of their son, Private Tryston James Kelly, 19 of Harmony, Minn. from the United States Army Infantry Basic Training at Fort Benning, Ga. on February 27, 2015. Tryston is a 2013 graduate of Fillmore Central High School. Private Kelly successfully completed 18 weeks of infantry training at Fort Benning. Immediately following graduation, he reported directly to Fort Lewis, Wash., where he is continuing his training in heavy infantry.
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Fits and Starts The coming of spring is a process of two steps forward and one step back. The season is all mixed up with long weeks of warmth followed by seemingly endless stretches of cold, wet, windy awfulness. Control freaks are impatient, cranky or depressed. Calmer types detach a little better and accept that the weather is what it is, while nothing we feel about it matters a whit. An early warm spell this March set a deceptively pleasant start to the big thaw. Maple sap gatherers eagerly set out hundreds of taps in the woods, only to watch the drips of sap slow and even stop as nights and days stayed consistently above freezing. A rude awakening in late March brought eight inches of fresh gloppy snow to annoy us with one last big shoveling and plowing operation. But our pain was the needed boon for syrup making, as the sap began running like gangbusters. Sap surges when nights are cold and days are warmer, and it is possible added soil moisture from the last snow also had something to do with it. The syrup makers could barely keep up with the flow, running their cookers all night to keep up. A lovely yield of perfect maple syrup resulted. Then followed a stretch of warm,
then cold, and back and forth a few times. Gardeners and farmers are planning a new season of planting and caring for annual crops. Spring starts in winter and ends in summer, which sounds like a gradual process, but with all the chaos of getting there, it is hard to know when to pull back mulch, to till, plant seeds or harden off the seedlings started in the house. Choose wrong and your new crop will not thrive, and you may even have to do it all over again. As I write this in late April, we are back to bone chilling winds and almost freezing temps. My sown seeds of peas, spinach and onion-sets will be fine lying in their cold beds, waiting for better times ahead. My seedlings were toughening up on the deck but had to be moved indoors for the duration of the high winds. When you think about it, much in life is like spring. Raising kids, recovering from an illness, finding a job or a new home: these things almost never go as planned. They proceed in fits and starts. With patience, most yearned-for events turn out well in the long run. I’ve been learning it all my life, but I just can’t seem to retain that lesson.
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By Gabrielle Sand Dear residents of 55954, Being a senior in high school and graduating next month, I have had a lot of time reflect on my years at Mabel-Canton. There has always the ups and the downs, and I realize now that the ups outweigh the downs. I was in cheerleading my ninth and Gabrielle Sand tenth grade year, and I started softball my tenth grade year. With those two sports alone, I have learned so much, and I continue to learn. My senior year I managed volleyball, boys and girls basketball, and I play softball. Over the years, I have learned that it takes more than just the players on a field or a court to create a team. It is no different than a community; we all work together for the betterment of the “team”. Each person has his or her role: the stars of the team shine, the coaches offer their heart and soul to the team, the average players get their time on the field/court, the less athletic dress in uniform and cheer on their teammates. Going to a small school, people get more opportunity of playing time than being in a larger school. Being in a small community, we really get to know everyone, literally. I am a senior, and I know
a majority of the kindergarteners, along with their parents and grandparents. When I walk down the hallways on the elementary side, the kids run up to me with open arms looking for a hug, or they have an excited hello! Also, walking down the hallways on the high school side, we will always get a “hello” or a friendly smile. I don’t believe I could get that in a larger school. Also, I know the owners of the small businesses in Mabel. I am acknowledged by name when I enter into their stores. They know who I am, they know my mom, my dad, my siblings, my grandparents. I have heard stories of how they know where to return me if I am lost, simply by my looks! Being in a smaller community I have been taught a lot. I learned that it is always beneficial for me to be kind and courteous to others. I have learned that walking down the streets of Mabel and hearing the words “Hi, how are you?” make me feel good. Knowing I have been acknowledged make me happy. When I was in Washington D.C. with my fellow classmates, no one held doors for us as we walked in, no one said hello or offered a friendly smile when we walked past one another. By growing up in a small town, I learned the importance of doing random acts of kindness such as smiling at one another, shoveling a sidewalk for the elderly neighbor, holding a door open for those
coming in behind me, and giving my neighbor kid a ride to school because he missed the bus. These mean far more than what people think. This is a way of live, this is who I am, and this is who I was raised to be! Coming from a small town, I realize how everyone comes together for births, for death, and many times the average birthday party. We tend to celebrate it all. But the most superior acts of kindness can be seen when our small community comes together for the benefit of one of our own. This has been seen over and over again. For any given benefit held at our community center, American Legion, or simply our Mabel-Canton gymnasium, the streets are packed with cars and people supporting one of its community members. I am going off to Duluth, Minn. in the fall, and the values that my family, my friends, Mabel-Canton School and the community of Mabel have taught me will always be with me. I sincerely believe it takes a village to raise a child. I am grateful for my extended family of 772, the population of Mabel, Minn. Until I leave for Duluth, Minn., I hope I am able to stop and talk to as many residents of Mabel, Canton, and Lanesboro that I can, because each one of these individuals played a role in getting me to where I am today. Thank you. Sincerely, Gabby Sand Gabrielle Sand is a student at Mabel-Canton High School. She is one of five area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its sixteenth year.
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Rushford Village to keep at pavement management plans By Kirsten Zoellner The city of Rushford Village has received a 2015 Recommended Pavement Management memo from Bolton & Menk Engineer Brian Malm. An effort to continue strides taken on maintenance of the city’s paved roadways has been underway for some time. In July 2013, a fiscal impact report for the comprehensive $3.25 million plan was first put forth and the first public hearing on bonding for road projects was held in August. Shortly after, the first annual road tour by the council and engineers was taken. The plan appeared to gain momentum and April 2014, the council approved a 10-year plan for maintenance with a maximum projected cost of $1.2 million. A petition was presented to the city later that month, which brought the project to a halt for the period of one year. In 2014, the city utilized $70,000 set aside for road work to sealcoat a number of roads that were part of the approved 10-year plan. Now, the city is looking to continue maintenance on additional roads, using budgeted funds, to attempt to salvage roads. After 2014 projects, $1.2 million in bituminous work remains to be done including sealcoating, reclamation, and overlay. Malm presented three options to the city in the memo. The first would complete any remaining roads designated for sealcoating. This includes Hayes Street, Sherwood Street, Money Creek Road, and Goodrich Avenue. Total projected cost is approximately $50,000. Option 1 also includes the potential for overlay of the end of Darr Avenue, a $30,000 project. Option 2 seeks to sealcoat a few roads, but targets one bigger project as well. Included in this option are Hayes Street, Money Creek Road, and Prospect Street, from Sherwood to Main. Cost of Option 2 is estimated at $84,000. Option 3 targets a needed turnaround on Nordic Lane and rings in with a $70,000
price tag. “My recommendation is to put money into the best streets,” noted Malm, suggesting Option 1 or a portion of it, if the city opts not to tackle Darr Avenue. While the council may be able to break the plan down into segments, budgeting for each, it may not be saving the city money in the long run. As streets deteriorate, faster than the maintenance can keep up, eventual reclamation or overlay comes at a much higher cost to the city. “We need to break it down; show money put away every year, and show it’s a wash. It was a doable project. We probably would have ended up spending less,” noted councilor Dennis Overland. After discussion, the council agreed to Option 1 and just the Prospect Street portion of Option 2. “We’re not going to keep up by trying to play catch up,” stressed Mayor Gordon Johnson. “We’re never going to catch up. We’ve let some of this sit too long. We set something in motion last year to attempt to get something done. We need to be proactive. We have to at least make an effort.” There will likely be just one bidder on the project, but the city hopes to get competitive pricing due to the Highway 43 project being done next door in Rushford. “The pricing will depend on whether or not they need the work and can do it,” added Malm. The city will have the option to reject bids deemed too high. The annual road tour for 2015 is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28. The city continues to wait on additional road and bridge projects. Permitting for the Tuff Lane Bridge project is still pending, but Malm expects it soon. The council has agreed to authorize the approval of plans, specs, and advertisement of bids. It is possible that two options for a completion date may be offered; fall of 2015 and 2016. The city has received no further communication, promoting a swift completion, from
Monday, April 27, 2015 the county regarding the bridge project which is county-mandated. A walkthrough between representatives of Pember Companies and Fitzgerald Excavating, along with Malm and council representatives is being scheduled for Cooperative Way. The concrete roadway, just west of the Village Hall, has been something of a headache for the city. The extended warranty on the roadway ends September 21, 2015. Several areas were deemed deficient by engineers and included panel work, fails, and needed sealing of cracks. The road has been deteriorating at a rate far quicker than predicted, according to Mayor Johnson. “The road out there… it’s a pitfall.” The city may have located one area in which it can save money on the rising costs of roadway maintenance. At the April 7 meeting, the city approved a free trial, offered by Wayne Feldmeier, for the use of a Nortec Piranha roadside machine to assist with road maintenance and road grading and contouring. Feldmeier, the owner and operator of the machine, worked alongside Public Works/Maintenance Supervisor Travis Scheck for four hours, with Scheck grading and Feldmeier following behind with the machine on a portion of Ridgeview Road. Scheck estimates that three to four inches of crushed rock were put back onto the crown of the road in the process. “I would like to do more,” stated Scheck. “I think it will save a lot of rock.” The city currently pays upwards of $11 per yard of crushed rock. Scheck suggested doing all of the Village ridgetop roads in the same manner, along with portions of Aspen Road, Deep River Road, and County Line Road. The cost of the service is $40 per hour with the city providing the fuel. “We can probably easily pay for this with the savings on crushed rock,” added Johnson. The council approved the plan unanimously, with Scheck’s judgement usage limits. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Tuesday, May 5, at 7 p.m., at the Village Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Lanesboro’s horticulture class to host 2nd annual greenhouse sale By Hannah Wingert The Lanesboro School Board met on April 16, 2015 at 7 p.m. Board members Dave Lawstuen and Lolly Melander were not present. The agenda was approved with two additions. The minutes from the March 29, 2015 board meeting were reviewed and approved. Board Chairman Dave Ruen gave the treasury report. The Lanesboro school district currently has a bank balance of $415,949.99. The district bills and payroll were approved by the board. Students Cade Pederson and Travis Troendle gave a presentation to the board of the horticulture class’s plans for the north parking lot. Currently, the lot is overgrown and an eyesore. The horticulture class would like to clean up the lot and plant a lilac tree in the center of it with juniper bushes surrounding the tree. Both plants were chosen for their low maintenance levels. The total cost of the project will be $1212, which covers the costs of one lilac tree, 20 junipers, and delivery of the plants. The class will install the plants themselves and have verified that the actual cost will not exceed the estimation. The board approved the project. Lanesboro students and members of the greenhouse committee, Maggie Haugstad, Haely Leiding, and Kayla Leiding presented a greenhouse update to the board. A ramp built by Mike Kimmel has been installed at the greenhouse, making it accessible to all students. The horticulture class has been busy transplanting
flowers and plants, assembling greenhouse tables, and putting together hanging baskets and pots. The class will be selling the hanging baskets and pots on May 8 and 9, and the money earned during the sale will help fund the horticulture program at the school. The program has been very educational for the students, as they are not only learning horticulture, but business skills as well. Teacher Jason Resseman noted that the horticulture program has seen a new level of participation and interest in the current class. He stated, “I feel that this is a viable class for this institution.” Several of the board members had questions for the students about the sale and greenhouse before approving a motion to hold the sale. A resolution authorizing the district’s membership in the Minnesota State High School League, or MSHSL, was approved. This will allow the school’s sports teams to continue to play in the state playoffs. The board wished to congratulate the band and choir on their high scores in the solo and ensemble competition. A big thank you was extended to Mike Torgerson for donating and hauling new sand for the track. The board approved a motion to continue sharing the art teacher position held by Abigail Potter with the Chatfield School District. The Awards Banquet will take place on May 3, 2015 at 6 p.m. Former graduate Dave Lawstuen will be the guest speaker.
Main Street Wireless opens new location in Lake City By Morgan McManimon-Myers Lee, Corey, and Paul Novotny are proving that wireless is actually more. The three brothers opened their first wireless store in 2013, and the opportunity to expand was too good to pass up. The brothers did not begin as proprietors of the wireless service industry – Lee Novotny is an attorney, while Corey and Paul worked in the family trucking industry for many years before the three started the business from the ground up in 2013, in order to bring quality service the local area and make it more accessible to customers. When they undertook an extensive training process and began from the ground up, learning all the cell phone options and of course, keeping up with the variety of technology and plan changes of the industry, which turns over at a remarkable rate.
They became an authorized Verizon retailer in 2014. The business is a locally and privately owned authorized Verizon retailer. Novotny expresses the variety available with the wireless company, saying “we offer all phones and contracts, all brands including Samsung and Apple, all models from your basic flip phone to smart phones, and also many different accessories.” Accessories include cases, batteries, audio, and car and travel. The company focuses on putting personal, quality service first for its customers, and are happy to provide local individuals and businesses with a location to manage their plans, phones, and technology. The original Main Street Wireless is located at 20 Main Street in Chatfield. This Main Street Wireless location is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Satur-
days. The new location in Lake City offered a chance to expand. The Main Street Wireless took over the location at 102 West Center Street, STE 200, which was also previously a store, this past March. The transition was quite a quick one - says Lee Novotny of the move, “the prior owners moved out their inventory on March 10 around six p.m., and we moved inventory in and opened the very next day.” The hours for the Lake City location are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. Stop by to look over wireless plan options, check out the new technology, or have the staff help you get an upgrade on your devices! For more information, you can reach the Chatfield Main Street Wireless location at (507) 8670000, or the Lake City location at (651) 345-9002.
Haely Leiding, Maggie Haugstad, and Kayla Leiding give a presentation to the board of the horticulture class’s upcoming greenhouse sale. Photo By Hannah Wingert
Ribbon cutting at Mercantile on Main
The Preston Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of Mercantile on Main in downtown Preston on Friday, April 10, 2015. Photo provided by Sarah Wangen
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Fillmore County Sports ‘Perfect Game’ For Malley/FCL By Paul Trende Amidst Morgan Malley’s 14-3 junior year, the FC/L pitching ace accomplished a lot in leading the Falcons to Austin. She threw three shut-outs, a pair of two- The Trende hitters, a Report one-hitter, and a nohitter (not to mention gave up just one run in a 14-inning l o s i n g cause versus C-SG). Paul Trende To start the 2015 spring softball season, she topped all those efforts. With a little help from her defense, Malley and company watched 21 La Crescent hitters step into the box and all 21 immediately found their way
to the dug-out. As an announcer would say, “no hits, no runs, no errors, nobody left.” And no walks or hit-batsmen, the entire game, a perfect game. The right side of the Falcons’ defense, Kaitlynn Aug (1B), Megan Hendrickson (2B), and Taylor Pierce-Sprenger (RF) was kept the busiest. The Lancers’ best shot at a hit was stymied in the fifth, courtesy of a nice Hendrickson backhand. LC had three shots at drawing a walk, but all three fullcounts, the only three-ball counts, ended in Malley strikeouts. She finished with nine. Offensively, the Falcons used the top of their line-up, Pierce-Sprenger (2-4, SB, R), Hendrickson (3-4, 2 RBI, 2 R), Malley (2-2, RBI, 2 R, 2 SB), and Steph Erickson (2-4, 2B, RBI, SB) to get their first five runs. The defending 1A East champions opened the season with an 8-0 victory. They then beat Southland 3-1 to start the season 2-0.
Ansell Blasts R-P Past Houston
Before spring sports season, it’d been awhile since Rushford-Peterson’s Zack Ansell last stepped on an athletic field in a capacity to play. After starting on the football and baseball teams as a sophomore, a knee injury robbed him of junior football and baseball. A second surgery on it then claimed senior football. In his second game back on the baseball diamond, the senior took out some frustrations by blasting a 3-run second inning home run versus Houston. The Trojan offense put a football number on the board in downing the Hurricanes 17-6 in five innings. Ansell (2-3, 2B, HR, 4 RBI, 2 R) and fellow senior Jonnie Koenen (3-4, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R) led the way. Nathan Sarvi (2-5, 2B, 3 RBI, R) also had a pair of hits while collecting the pitching win. Jeremiah Johnson (3-3, 2 R) collected almost half of Houston’s
seven hits. Brandon Grupe and Damon Carrier each had a hit and 2 RBI’s.
Dead Dogs Come Home
The situation was pretty dire. In a battle of baseball Bulldogs, PEM, courtesy of a 9-run inning, led GMLOK 11-1 heading to the bottom of the fifth. GMLOK was on the verge of mercy-rule defeat. But like a lost dog deemed certain dead coming home, GMLOK Bulldog after GMLOK Bulldog came home. A 5-run fifth prolonged the game (11-6). Trailing 13-6, GMLOK put together an 8-run sixth. Included was a threerun home run by freshman Zach Myhre, and a three-run triple by J.J. Fenske. A Reece Eickhoff
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Autum Erickson (Chatfield) Kenzie Broadwater (FCLMC)
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RBI-single, plating Fenske, proved the game-winner. From down ten to winners, GMLOK made their coach Brad Reiter (a Plainview graduate) happy 14-13. Eickhoff (4-4, 3 R, RBI), Fenske (2-3, 3B, 4 RBI, 2 R), Myhre (1-3, HR, 4 RBI, R), Brenn Olson (2-2, 3B, 2 R, RBI), and Blake Olson (2-4, 2 R, RBI) had multiple hits. Grant Skifter picked up the win (2 2/3 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K) in relief of starter Quinn Larson (4 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 8 K, No Decision).
Hot Shots
GMLOKS girls track and field won the Stewartville Invite (11 of 18 firsts). Sydney Bendtsen and Lauren Buchholtz had four and three total firsts respectively. The girls then won at Triton, with Bendtsen, McKenzie Kirtz, and Jordyn Glynn claiming three total firsts. At the L-A Invite, the RPH boys took first behind Noah Carlson’s four top place finishes (running his total on the week to six). He posted a triple jump (45’7”) that would’ve won state a year ago. The LFCMC girls took first behind a collective effort. Tro-Cane Ashley Agrimson and Gopher Maddy Kammer each had three first places. Chatfield eighth grader Belle Berg hit a grand slam while Megan LaPlante and Brook Irish also went big-jack as the Gophers beat PEM. Irish then pitched back-to-back complete game shut-outs including a one-hitter versus La Crescent. LaPlante hit .600 (9-15) on the week. Chatfield is 5-1. R-P finally hosted its April softball tourney. Houston beat R-P. Goodhue beat M-C. M-C beat R-P. Goodhue beat Houston, giving the Wildcats the title. Cortney Johnston hit .545 (6-11) on the See SPORTS Page 23
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week while collecting both Houston pitching wins. Chatfield baseball began the year ranked #1 in Class A Associated Press poll. They split a deuce with #12 W-K, then got no-hit at Class AA #19 La Crescent. The Gophers are 4-2. FCL baseball (0-2) played the Lancers (lost 8-7) and #13 Southland (lost 3-2) tough. FC’s golf squads had some big meets. The boys fell to defending Section champ L-A, then beat defending Section runner-up R-P. The girls won both. The boys then beat C-SG while the girls lost their first TRC meet (203 to 204) since 2012-2013. Miller siblings Grace (medaled thrice) and Jordan (medaled twice) led the way for the Falcons. Chatfield’s Chris Hanson also medaled multiple times on the week.
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4-14 #1 Chatfield 4, #12 in A W-K 6 (C: Tristan Aguiar 3-4, RBI, R; Carter Duxbury 2-4, 2 2B, RBI, R. A 4-run W-K sixth broke a 2-2 tie); W-K 7, C 17 [5] (C: Ethan Woltz 2-3, 2 RBI, 3 R; T. Aguiar 2-3, 3 R; Alex Bradt 2-2, 3 R; C. Duxbury 1-3, 2 RBI, 2 R) FC/L 7, #19 in AA La Crescent 8 (FCL: Riley Means 1-3, 2B, 2 RBI; Kiel Larson 2-4; Nick Mensink 1-3, RBI, 2 R) C-SG 3, R-P 0 (R-P: J. Koenen 2-4, 7 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, Loss) Houston 0, L/P 10 [5] (H: Brett Hoskins 2-2; Zach Schneider 1-3, 2B) 4-16 Cotter 17, GMLOK 6 (G: Bl. Olson 3-3, 2B, 2 R, 2 RBI. Score was 10-5 after six. Bulldogs are 1-3) 4-17 D-E 4, R-P 2 (R-P: Z. Ansell 1-3, HR (2), 2 RBI, R. A 2-run Eagle fifth broke a 2-2 tie)
#1 Chatfield 0, #19 La Crescent 8 (LC: John Gurholt 7 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 10 K, Win) #13 Southland 3, FCL 2 (FCL: Sam Peters 1-3, 5 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, ND. Rebels got two in the sixth for the win) Houston 2, Schaeffer 4 (H: Taylor Johnston 1-3, R, 5 1/3 IP, 5 H, 4 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 7 K, Loss. Canes are 0-4) M-C 0, Randolph 5 (M-C: Wesley Richert 6 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, Loss. Cougars are 0-1) 4-18 Cashton WI 7, R-P 4 (R-P: Z. Ansell 2-4, 2 RBI; Mason McManimon-Myers 2-4, 2 R, SB, RBI. Trojans are 1-4)
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4-13 Chatfield 12, PEM 5 (C: B. Berg 2-3, GS-HR, 5 RBI, R; M. LaPlante 3-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 SB; B. Irish 2-3, HR, RBI, 3 R; Kirsten Keefe 3-4, R; Hailee Stock 7 IP, 11 H, 4 R, 4 BB, 5 K, Win) 4-14 W-K 5, Chatfield 4 (C: B. Berg 2-3, 3B, RBI, R; M. LaPlante 2-4; H. Stock 1-3, 2B, RBI; Maddy Larrabee 3B, 2 RBI. W-K led 5-0 heading to bottom of seventh. Gophers scored four runs with two out. LaPlante came ten feet short of a walk-off 2-run HR); C 6, W-K 0 (C: M. Larrabee 2-4, 2 R, 2 RBI; B. Irish 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 7 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 1 K, Win; M. LaPlante 3-4, R) Houston 17, L/P 4 [5] (H: Nicole Rogich 3-5, 2B, 2 RBI, 3 R; C. Johnston 2-2, 4 RBI, 2 R, 4 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 9 K, Win; Morgan Beckman 3-4, RBI; Alexa Horihan 2-2, 2B, 4 R; Alyssa Rostad 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI, 3 R) GMLOK 6, PEM 8 (G: Rio Landers 3-4, 2B, 3B, 3 RBI, 2 R; Jamie Stevens 2-4, 2 RBI, Loss. PEM jumped out 7-2 after five. GMLOK got to 7-6 after 5 ½ innings)
Morgan Malley FCL Softball
FC/L pitcher Morgan Malley tossed a perfect game (21 up, 21 down) versus La Crescent. Her complete stats after two games (both Falcon wins): pitching (14 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 0 HBP, 17 K’s, 2-0), batting (4-5, 2 RBI, 3 R, 6 SB, .714 on base percentage). Photo by Paul Trende
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C-SG 3, R-P 1 (R-P: Lauren Hadley 2-3, R; Alli Oian 1-3, RBI; Savannah Skalet 7 IP, 9 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, Loss. C-SG: Samantha Bratland 7 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 17 K, 0 BB, Win); R-P 0, C-SG 16 [5] (C-SG: S. Bratland 4 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 7 K, Win) 4-16 GMLOK 1, Cotter 7 (G: J. Stevens 3-3, RBI, R. Landers 1-3, R. Bulldogs are 0-3) 4-17 FCL 3, Southland 1 (FCL: M. Malley 2-3, RBI, R, 3 SB, 7 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 8 K, Win (2-0); Tayah Barnes 1-2, 2B, RBI. A 3-run sixth won it for Falcons) R-P 2, D-E 3 (R-P: Tatyanna Bronk 2-3, R, RBI; A. Oian 2-3, R. A Hannah Sveen 2-run triple won it for D-E in the sixth) La Crescent 0, Chatfield 5 (C: M. Larrabee 1-3, 2 R, RBI; M. LaPlante 1-3, RBI, 2 SB; B. Irish 7 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 4 K, Win (2-0)) M-C 2, Randolph 9 (M-C: Ashlyn Dahl 3-4, RBI; Lexi Thorson 2-2); M-C 1, R 8 (M-C: Hannah Nolte 2-3) Houston 1, Pine Island 9 (H: Maya Upton 1-3, RBI; C. Johnston 1-3, 2B, R) 4-18 R-P Tourney > Houston 3, R-P 2 (H: C. Johnston 2-2, R, 7 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, Win (2-0). R-P: A. Oian 1-3, RBI, R; S. Skalet 6 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, Loss. Hurricanes’ three unearned runs came in the bottom of the fifth); Goodhue 4, M-C 2 (M-C: Emma Wathier 2-4, SB; Kayla Patterson 1-2, 2B, RBI; H. Nolte 1-3, RBI); H 4, G 11 (H: A. Horihan 3-3, 2B, 2 RBI, R; Becca Lee 2-4, R; Abby Moss 2-4, R; Hurricanes are 2-2); M-C 14, R-P 1 [5] (M-C: H. Nolte 2-2, 3 RBI, 2 R; Hannah Underbakke 1-1, 3 RBI, R; A. Dahl 2-4, 2 RBI, 5 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, Win; Courtney Graves 2-5, 2 RBI, 2 R. R-P: L. Hadley 1-2, 3B; A. Oian 1-2, R. Cougars took advantage of 16 walks. They are 1-3. R-P is 0-5)
Golf
4-13 (G) FC 180, L-A 220 (FC: Katie Tammel 43*, G. Miller 43*, Madison Scheevel 46); (B) FC 175, L-A 167 (FC: J. Miller 37*. L-A: Brady Borkowksi 37*. At par36 Lewiston CC) (B) L/P 276, Lanesboro 196 (L: Jonathan Bierman 44*, Isaac Bierman 47); (G) L/P Inc., L 238 (L: Madeline Snyder 55*, Hope Knepper 56, MacKenzie Hanson 57. L/P: Maggie Leif 55*. At par35 Lanesboro GC) (G) PEM 259, Chatfield 252 (C: Paige Isensee 45*. PEM: Danielle Gander 46.); (B) PEM 211, C Inc. (C: Chris Hanson 45*. PEM: Garrett Chick 49. At par34 Chatfield GC) (G) GMLO Inc., Houston 246 (H: Kelly Jerviss 48*); (B) GMLO 184, H 306 (At par-37 Valley High GC) 4-14 (B) R-P 184, FC 167 (FC: Alex Lange 40*, Connor Morem/Delton Sauer 42, J. Miller 43. R-P: Charlie Krambeer 43); (G) R-P
366, FC 178 (FC: G. Miller 40*, Elayna Kiehne 44, K. Tammel/ Laura Donney 47. At par-36 Harmony GC) 4-16 (B) Kingsland 209, Southland 235 (K: Simon Broadwater 48. S: Brandon Bergene 37*); (G) K Inc., S Inc. (K: Brianna Hindt 67*. At par-36 Cedar River GC) Stewartville Boys Invite (Lanesboro finished 11th of 12 complete. Jonathan Bierman was the top Burro (tie-17th of 75). At 18-hole par-70 Willow Creek GC) 4-17 (G) Chatfield 258, SC 247 (C: P. Isensee 54. SC: Calle Fisher 50*); (B) C Inc., SC 203 (C: C. Hanson 49*. SC: Parker Cage/ Quinn Roessler 49*. At par-36 St. Charles GC) (B) Kingsland 201, PEM 186 (K: S. Broadwater 44. PEM: Wyatt Kujath 43*); (G) K Inc., PEM 251 (K: B. Hindt 65, Karson Reiland 66, Hannah Frank 66. PEM: Danielle Gander 51. At par36 Piper Hills GC) (B) FC 174, C-SG 193 (FC: J. Miller 38*; C. Morem 43); (G) FC 204, C-SG 203 (FC: G. Miller 46*. C-SG: Ashley Gavin 48. At par-36 Ma-Cal-Grove GC) (B) W-K 194, R-P 171 (R-P: C. Krambeer/Alex Vix 42*, Hayden Stensgard 43); (G) W-K 200, RP 321 (At par-36 Ferndale GC) (G) L/P Inc., Houston 239 (H: Kassandra Kitching/Kate Thompson 56. L/P: M. Leif 51*); (B) L/P 239, H 251 (H: Chase Benson 60. L/P: Kobie Schafer 57*. At par-37 Valley High GC)
Track and Field
4-13 Winona Invite (RPH boys finished third, the girls fifth (of 8). N. Carlson (Long Jump/Triple Jump), Matt Culhane (Discus), A. Agrimson (L-Jump), Jordan Honken (Pole Vault), Elizabeth Loken (Discus), and the girls 4x100 (Agrimson, Aspen Hartmann, Kenzie Ness, Anna Sweet) took first. Sam Schneider (Shot Put) and Carlson (200) took second) 4-14 Stewartville Invite (GMLOKS girls took first (of seven). 1st’s: Lacey Schwartz (100), S. Bendtsen (200, L-Jump), L. Buchholtz (400), M. Kirtz (3,200), Katelyn Luthe (100-H), Sam Siskow (300-H), the 4x100 (Luthe, Schwartz, Corbyn Bendtsen, Kaitlyn Kirtz), 4x200 (Luthe, S. Bendtsen, Siskow, K. Kirtz), 4x400 (S. Bendtsen, Buchholtz, Jordyn Glynn, Emily Hovden), and 4x800 (Glynn, M. Kirtz, Andrea Mettler, Buchholtz) teams. Glynn (2nd T-Jump, 4th High
Jump), M. Kirtz (2nd L-Jump), K. Kirtz (3rd T-Jump, 5th 100), Siskow (3rd 100-H & H-Jump), Schwartz (3rd 200), C. Bendtsen (3rd Pole Vault), Buchholtz (5th L-Jump) added other top five finishes. The boys took third. Josh Bradley (2nd 200, 3rd 300) and Peter Torkelson (2nd 800 & 1,600, 6th 110-H) led the charge. The 4x100 (3rd), 4x200 (3rd), and 4x400 (4th) teams all fared well) 4-16 Triton Invite (GMLOKS girls took first (of eight). 1st’s: K. Luthe (100-H), S. Siskow (300H, H-Jump), S. Bendtsen (200), M. Kirtz (800, 1,600), J. Glynn (T-Jump), the 4x200 (Glynn, S. Bendtsen, K. Kirtz, L. Buchholtz) & 4x400 (S. Bendtsen, Buchholtz, Glynn, M. Kirtz) teams. 2nd’s: L. Schwartz (100), S. Bendtsen (L-Jump) and the 4x100 team. Schwartz (200) and Siskow (110H) added thirds. The boys took third. 1st’s: P. Torkelson (1,600), Dominiq Bouska (Shot Put, Discus) & the 4x100 team (Michael Bauer, J. Bradley, Tristan Harrison, Cody Krahn)) 4-17 L-A Invite (Boys: 1st RPH, 2nd LFCMC, 6th Chatfield. Girls: 1st LFCMC, 3rd RPH, 4th Chatfield. RPH 1st’s: Megan Holien (100-H), A. Agrimson (H-Jump, L-Jump), Carissa Beiberdorf (T-Jump), J. Honken (P-Vault), the girls 4x100 (Agrimson, K. Ness, Jessilyn Knutson, A. Sweet), N. Carlson (200, 400, L-Jump, T-Jump), Dylan Linder (800, 1,600), S. Schneider (Shot Put). LFCMC 1st’s: Leah Ruen (1,600), Kiera Olson (3,200), Olivia Haug (Shot Put/Discus), the boys 4x400 (Zach Voeltz, Travis Troendle, Ludvig Sundstroem, Nathan Eversole), the boys 4x800 (Voeltz, Treyten Chiglo, Troendle, Eversole), Alex Reed (Pole Vault), Eric Holst (Discus/H-Jump). Chatfield 1st’s: Autum Erickson (100), Maddy Kammer (200/400), the girls 4x200 (Erickson/Mariah Bell/Danielle Kramer/Kammer), Chase Salerno (110-H), the boys 4x200 (Kevin Bradt, Parker Fossum, Austin Swancutt, Salerno), Fossum (H-Jump). RPH 2nd’s: Olivia Hoff (100-H), E. Loken (Discus), Jeremiah Munson (800), Micah Schutte (L-Jump), M. Culhane (Shot Put), Trevor Lundberg (Discus). LFCMC 2nd’s: Kenzie Broadwater (100/200), Bailey Ruen (800), Alleigh Meyer (H-Jump), Michaela Brazee (P-Vault), the girls 4x400/4x800 teams, Sundstroem (200, 400), Matt Lutes (1,600), T. Chiglo (P-Vault). Chatfield 2nd’s: Karen Gomez-Ruiz (3,200), A. Swancutt (100)).
Auction This Saturday
Becker Keenan Auctioneering will holding Public Storage Auction on Saturday, May 2, beginning at 10 A.M. in Rushford, MN. 8-10’x20’ units. Items seen include antiques, household equipment, appliances, cabinetry, sporting goods, shelving units, and much more. Many items to be sold separate. Check out our web site for more information - www.bkauctionz.com. Location 900 Reservoir Road, Rushford, MN.
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, April 27, 2015
Wykoff city clerk office security concerns By Rich Wicks A special meeting of the Wykoff City Council was held on April 22, attended by all members (Mitch Grabau, Rocky Vreeman, Mayor Al Williams, Megan Lund, Brody Mensink, and City Clerk Cheryl Davis). The only agenda items were security of the city clerk’s office and pothole filling policy. The meeting had been scheduled at the request of members Grabau and Vreeman. After the meeting was called to order, Mayor Williams asked that each member have an opportunity to voice their opinion about the security issue, before the issue was given “open discussion”. Vreeman began by saying the clerk’s office has long been a security concern, since “anyone with a credit card can open it” and he said there’d been a “security breach” at the office, which Davis confirmed had happened, “at the end of June last year”. Grabau stated he remembered the council had previously discussed putting a second lock on the clerk’s office, and said, “I don’t think anybody but the clerks had a key.” But there apparently was no formal proposal or vote on the matter at that time. There had also been discussion about installing a video camera to provide surveillance of the office. Mensink asked about the process for calling a special council meeting, and City Attorney Manion said his opinion was that as long as members and the public were informed and able to attend, there isn’t an apparent problem. Mensink then asked who had been notified when the “data breach” happened last year, and Davis said at that time
it was reported to the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC). She explained the consultant who investigated the incident said that “whoever it was, was sitting in my chair” (attempting to log onto her computer), and “there were attempts to log on, but none were successful”. Mensink voiced concern that the Sheriff’s Office hadn’t been notified of the June incident, and Davis said LMC did not require nor suggest that. Mensink also asked about the new (second) lock that was recently installed. Vreeman said the lock was donated by Mike Holzer. Mensink asked the attorney if that might constitute an ethical issue if/when the city does business with Holzer, but the attorney said it really comes down to considering the relative cost of donations or gifts, and the process used for accepting bids for city work. Mensink also pointed out the glass window in the interior door to the clerk’s office is a security concern, since it’s easily large enough for a person to climb through if broken out. He stated out that after discovering the new lock had been installed, “I was the one that called the locksmith. I called League of Minnesota Cities and the city attorney.” The City Attorney shared his opinion that the city needs to assure that a clear “custody” system is in place regarding access and security of the city clerk’s office and the records kept therein (paper and electronic records). He suggested the city consider naming a “secondary custodian” of the city clerk’s office and records, for times when the city clerk is not available. He said that
there should be a clear system to show that “the buck stops here” if legal questions should arise about who had access to the office and records. Regarding the new lock, Megan Lund stated, “I think it should have been talked about before it was done.” Mayor Williams questioned the timing of the new lock being installed, since the “unauthorized access” to the office had been in June, and the new lock was installed in April. Although no vote was taken, the mayor encouraged the council to leave things as they are for now, and to consider options so a formal decision about the office security can be made at the next meeting. The council then discussed pothole filling in the city. Grabau voiced his concern that using crushed rock to fill potholes is just a temporary fix, and actually causes more damage over time. He said he’d spoken to an employee of Rochester Sand & Gravel, who said, “If you’re going to have a street milled down, they usually mill two inches off the top”. Grabau said the contractor also explained that any significant potholes would need to be filled and sealed correctly before the grinding and resurfacing could happen. Grabau suggests filling potholes more permanently with “hot patch” may actually be cheaper in the long run than repeated fills with crushed rock. He also asked why Fillmore appears to be the only street being filled with crushed rock. Mensink and Lund said they don’t have relevant experience regarding the issue, but agreed that a professional’s opinion is good to consider, as is the cost comparison of several shortterm fixes versus long-term fixes. Mayor Williams stated, “I understand what you’re saying, …and out on Fillmore Street, at this present time, if you were to cut off the top, you aint going to get near the bottom of those potholes.” He explained the process and reasoning behind the pothole filling that’s been happening. He suggested the city needs to have more information and develop a clear plan for prioritizing street repairs, and investigate policies to outline what types of pothole repairs should be used in various situations. Mayor Williams will find more information on this issue, including input from the county and state, and bring it to the council at an upcoming meeting. The meeting adjourned around 8:20 p.m.
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Total estimated market value in Preston up nearly 10 percent By Karen Reisner Fillmore County appraiser Heidi Knepper briefed the Preston City Council at their April 20 meeting on assessed property value changes in Preston and the county. No one from the public was in attendance for the 2015 Local Board of Appeal and Equalization, so there were no questions or challenges to assessed property values. Knepper pointed to one new rule to maintain assessment uniformity, a measurement “between low and high value properties to determine equitability.” With this rule some higher value properties were discovered to be under appraised and some lower value properties were discovered to be over appraised. Some newer, larger homes may see an increase in the square foot rate. Values on under appraised properties increased 10 percent and values on lower valued properties decreased 10 percent. Preston’s total estimated market value for all property within the city (except exempt and public utility) is $70,428,500. This is up 9.79 percent from the 2014 assessment total which is one of the largest increases in the county. The increase of total market value county wide is 0.16 percent and for all cities is 1.75 percent. Knepper explained that Preston was reassessed last year. The total value of new construction is $2,037,400 which includes actual new construction and some value that had not been picked up previous to last year’s assessment. About $740,000 of the new construction value is residential and nearly $1.3 million is commercial. Large commercial projects include new construction by Preston Dairy and Farm and Bluff Country Manufacturing. Ag land values (A tillable) stayed steady for two years in a row at $7,400 per acre, first time since 2001 when it was valued at $1,700 per acre. B and C soils decreased by $100
per acre and recreational land decreased by $300 per acre. Pasture, woods, and waste land increased by $100 per acre. Other business in brief •Ambulance director Ryan Throckmorton reported that the ambulance service had two AEDs that were not in use since they purchased two 12-lead cardiac monitors with integrated defibrillators. When they purchased the cardiac monitors they were offered $250 for each AED as a trade allowance. Throckmorton recommended keeping the AEDs within the community offering them for sale to local businesses for $500 each. Both F & M Bank and Preston Golf & Country Club have expressed interest in purchasing an AED. He estimated that a new AED unit would cost about $1,500. The council approved offering the two AEDs for sale to the businesses. The sale money will go into the ambulance fund and be available for future needed equipment purchases. •Jim Bakken, Public Works, explained that the Preston Park Board had approved the purchase of a new lawn mower (a Z930 zero turn gas John Deere mower with a 60 inch deck). The purchase price is $9,100 and is to be split three ways with the city, utility, and the Park Board ($3,033.33 each). Bakken estimated that the mowers are used to mow about 40 acres within the city. There currently are three mowers and Bakken recommended that the oldest mower be retained for another couple of years as it has a front blade attachment. They were offered $2,000 in trade for the oldest mower, but it would cost more than that to get a front blade attachment for one of the other mowers. The council approved the purchase of the new mower without trade. •The hire of Steve Busher as a Seasonal Visitor Center weekend worker (four hours per month) was approved.
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Fillmore County police report Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Joseph Neal Francis Didier, 41, Detroit Lakes, Minn.; 9/10/2005, Disorderly Conduct – Brawling or Fighting, Fine $1,000 (stay $750 until 4/8/2016), Total Fees $1,000. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (4/8/2015): No same or similar, Remain lawabiding. Kevin Arden Fitzgerald, 60, Couer D’Alene, Idaho; 6/5/2014, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Body Contains Any Amount Schedule I/II Drugs - Not Marijuana, Fine $1,000 (stay $800 until 4/7/2016), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (4/7/2015): Complete Chemical Assessment - follow all recommendations (file copy with court - must all be completed before 8/1/15), No driver license violations, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar. Donna Jean Hass, 45, Eyota, Minn.; 2/23/2015, Speeding (76/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Shawn Gene Johnson, 21, Harmony, Minn.; 2/9/2015, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Paul E. Lancaster, 43, St. Louis, Missouri; 2/7/2015, Motor Vehicle Registration - Unregistered - Certain Acts Forbidden, Fine $300, Total Fees $420. 2/7/2015, Vehicle Registration Required, Fine $30. 2/7/2015, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance when Operating Vehicle, Fine $200. Michael James Liegman, 56, Rochester, Minn.; 10/5/2014, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 4/6/2017), Total Fees $1,020. Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 335 days for two years). The 30 days of jail is stayed for 90 days to allow the defendant to get set up on the Interlock Program. If the defendant successfully completes the Interlock Program, the defendant does not need to serve the 30 days of jail. Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (4/6/2015): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Contact probation officer as directed, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Complete Chemical Assessment and follow any and all recommendations from said assessment as directed by Court Services, No possession of alcohol or drugs as directed, No
alcohol/controlled substance use as directed, Do not enter bars or liquor stores as directed, Submit to Chemical Testing as directed, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, No driving without insurance, No driver license violations. Marvin Alton Mckay II, 40, St. Louis, Missouri; 2/7/2015, Speeding – Exceed Limit of 30 mph –Urban District (47/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Nishul Jayesh Patel, 21, Eden Prairie, Minn.; 3/16/2015, Speeding (81/55), Fine $100, Total Fees $290. Joshua Joe Riehl, 35, Spring Valley, Minn.; 2/13/2015, Damage to Property - 4th Degree - Intentional Damage - Other Circumstances, Fine $1,000 (stay $950 until 4/6/2016), Total Fees $140. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (4/6/2015): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Contact probation officer as directed, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment - follow any and all recommendations as directed by Court Services, Restitution reserved - to be left open for 60 days, Write letter of apology - to the victim and submit it to Court Services for review, No alcohol/controlled substance use as directed, No possession of alcohol or drugs as directed, Do not enter bars or liquor stores as directed, Submit to Chemical Testing as directed, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer. Douglas Charles Roller, 35, Spring Valley, Minn.; 12/10/2014, Vehicle Registration Required, Fine $30, Total Fees $120. 12/10/2014, Displaying License Plate -- Obscured Plate Violation, Fine $30. Carol Ann Wimsatt, 50, Wayzata, Minn.; 3/27/2015, Speeding (72/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. MN Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division Tyler James Moger, 28, Preston, Minn.; 3/2/2015, Small Game - Trap-tending hours and use of lights violation, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. MN State Patrol – Rochester Jean Ann Colsch, 61, Hokah, Minn.; 3/27/2015, Speeding
(69/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Eva Louise Peterson, 20, Chippewa Falls, Wisc.; 3/22/2015, Speeding (75/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Elizabeth Marie Poncelet, 48, Hastings, Minn.; 3/22/2015, Speeding (68/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Epitace Rurimwishiga, 57, Roseville, Minn.; 2/16/2015, Speeding (64/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $160. Preston Police Department Jared Richard Byrnes, 34, Rochester, Minn.; 6/1/2008, Issue Dishonored Check – Offense, Fine $35, Total Fees (including $71.34 in restitution) $193.34. Rushford Police Department Kayla Marie Block, 28, Millville, Minn.; 10/23/2014, Disorderly Conduct-Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene, Fine $1,000 (stay $950 until 4/7/2016), Total Fees $140. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 89 days for one year). Credit for time served: one day. Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (4/8/2015): Remain law abiding, No same of similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs. 11/12/2014, Trespass - Occupy/ Enter Dwelling/Locked/Posted Building, Fine $1,000 (stay $800 until 4/7/2016), Total Fees $290. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 89 days for one year). Credit for time served: one day. Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions: Remain law abiding, No same of similar, No alcohol/ controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs. Crystal Leanne Brand, 25, Caledonia, Minn.; 12/10/2014, Disorderly Conduct, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Unsupervised probation for six months. Anthony Dean Christensen, 23, Winona, Minn.; 3/1/2015, Motor Vehicle Noise Limits, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Kasey William James Johnson, 23, Caledonia, Minn.; 12/10/2014, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/ Obscene, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Unsupervised probation for six months. Alfred Sander Quandahl, 52, Winona, Minn.; 3/8/2015, Careless Driving, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 4/6/2016), Total Fees $415, Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 87 days for one year). Credit for time served: three days. Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (4/6/2015): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Complete treatment and complete conditions of the chemical assessment - provide proof to the court of completion of the classes.
FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Ask a Trooper By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: What is the law with small farm trailers being exempt from registration? I heard something about a 10,000pound limit when being pulled by a regular motor vehicle (not a farm tractor), but I Troy H. want to know Christianson the facts. A neighbor-friend of mine got ticketed for no Minnesota registration for hauling a lot less weight than that on his farm trailer being pulled with a pickup truck, but he thought he was exempt. He was helping me haul some large, old household items to the dump with it, so I kind of feel partially responsible. Thanks for whatever information you can provide. Answer: Many types of trailers are exempt from registration, but I am sure that what you are referring to is found in M.S.S. 168.012, Subdivision 2a: “Farm trailers with a gross weight of less than 10,000 pounds, drawn by a passenger automobile or farm truck and used exclusively for transporting agricultural products from farm to farm and to and from the usual marketplace of
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the owner, shall not be taxed as motor vehicles using the public streets and highways and shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter.” The reason your neighbor was cited for not having registration is because of the part of the law that says: “... and used exclusively for transporting agricultural products from farm to farm and to and from the usual marketplace of the owner....” Because he was hauling something other than that, he was no longer exempt and had to comply with normal trailer requirements, including registration. The officer probably mentioned this to your friend, who also could have possibly received other violation charges related to the trailer as well. I hope this information clears it up for you. If anyone is getting cited by an officer for something and you don’t understand something about the violation, just ask the officer to clarify the situation for you. A portion of state statutes were used with permission from the Office of the Revisor of Statutes. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minn., send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 559015848. (Or reach him at Troy. Christianson@state.mn.us Twitter: MSPPIO_SOUTH
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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Monday, April 27, 2015
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Mabel-Canton gathering information for SAC program By Hannah Winggert The Mabel-Canton Board of Education met for their regular meeting on April 21st, 2015 at 7 pm. All board members were present. The minutes from the March 17th, 2015 meeting were reviewed and approved by the board. Chairperson Cristal Adkins noted that the Annual Senior Turkey Dinner was held on March 29 with over 1100 community members served by the Senior class. The district appreciated the amazing display of community and the generosity shown. A big thank you was extended to Doug Wyffels and Suzie Monroe for chaperoning the Senior Class Trip. The Finance Committee gave a brief report of their meeting which took place right before the board meeting. Committee member Mary Pat Kuhn noted that they have begun negotiations. The board approved the proposal from Winona Heating and Ventilating for the replacement of the boiler’s vertical make-up water feed unit at the cost of $5860. The quote does not include replacing other parts of
the boiler. WHV will not be able to tell what else needs to be repaired until after they’ve begun work. Board member Jane Hall thought that it would be prudent to get an estimate for any other repairs that may need to be done beyond the $5680. Superintendent Jennifer Backer concurred and will be acquiring more information from WHV about possible costs this week. The board approved the purchase at the cost of $5680. The board passed a motion to approve the External User Access Recertification identified official. This was a formality, and the same people will still have access to the school’s reports. Student Representatives Jon Selness and Sara Vettleson-Trutza requested that the senior class be allowed to take May 28 and 29 off from school. VettlesonTrutza stated that the class has worked very hard all year and could use the time for graduation and college preparations. The board approved the days off with the stipulation that there will not be a senior skip day this year. The school business manager, Todd Netzke reviewed the current budget with the school board. The state aid for Special Education is still lagging, but is
expected to start coming in soon. Hall asked if the budget allows for the hiring of an extra custodian for the summer. Backer assured her that she and Netzke are currently moving some funds around to arrange for extra custodial help. Backer commended the district on saving over $3000 on postage over the school year and pointed out that small changes in expenditures really do add up. In an effort to save even more on postage, the board decided to start using electronic information packets for each meeting rather than mailed paper copies. The payment of the district bills and electronic fund transfers were reviewed. Hall inquired about a $3900 bill that was paid to Fillmore Central. Backer noted that it is an annual payment for a contract with the Fillmore Central School District for Level Four services. However, Mabel-Canton has a contract with HVED for Level Four services which is what is currently being used. Backer and Simone Bolin from HVED are looking into the matter further to determine when and how the contract with Fillmore Central can be dropped. Selness and Vettleson-Trutza
gave a brief report of the Senior Class Trip to Washington, D.C. A lot of fun was had by all and the entire class’s participation during the trip was outstanding. The Dean of Students/Interim Administrator, Michelle Weidemann, shared the information she’s gathered from the Fillmore Central, Spring Grove, and Caledonia school district’s School Age Care programs and handbooks. She gave the board members a rough draft of the proposal for Mabel-Canton’s SAC program. Weidemann would like to open up preliminary registrations at the end of May to gauge interest in the program. The board members will review the proposal and email any suggestions or questions to Weidemann and Backer. A final edit of the proposal along with a budget should be ready for review at the May meeting for approval before registration is opened. Superintendent Backer, along with all other Minn. school superintendents, received an email earlier in the day notifying districts that the MCA testing, which was scheduled to begin on April 22, is being delayed due to a glitch in the program. There was no information on how long the delay will be.
R-P sifts through school project, current facilities, student incident By Kirsten Zoellner While the R-P School Board agenda for Monday, April 20 may have largely been dedicated to approval of personnel changes, the majority of discussion related to continuation of plans for the new school facility and repair and redevelopment of the current facilities. Glen Palecek, who owns a 52-acre parcel east of the new school site, was first to begin discussion on district plans. When the district purchased its parcel, Palecek was granted a 66-foot easement on the south and east sides of district land. He maintains he is in favor of the new school and would like to see it built, but that are issues with current plans, including preliminary drawings which show parking and a playground on the easement, a violation of the agreement to keep the area clear at all times. District Superintendent Chuck Ehler noted the drawings are no longer current and that a revised plan is in place. “I’ve seen five
plans and all grossly violate my rights,” responded Palecek. “We don’t know what’s going on and that’s the reason we’re here.” “I can’t understand how the plan got a positive review and comment,” added Board Director Taylor Peterson, discussing Minnesota Department of Education’s (MDE) approval of the plans. “I wish the department would have seen what we see. I can’t believe they gave a positive review with all the errors.” It was suggested that MDE was unaware of the Palecek easement. “If they didn’t know about this, why didn’t someone inform them?” asked Peterson. Palecek suggested two options that he believed would allow the district to build the facilitity and honor his property rights. The first is for a street to be built completely around the new facility. “It’s called an easement, but it could be called ‘roadway property,’” he added. The second option, according to Palecek would be for the district to purchase the upper meadow
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acreage for the school site. “I don’t want to sell, but I think it’s the right place.” He further maintains several parties are interested in the parcel including two developers, the Department of Natural Resources, and the Nature Conservancy. Board Chairman John Linder suggest Palecek put together a proposal or offer, but the district made no comment on whether or not its interested in the parcel. Additionally requested calculations for amendments to the lower parcel of land owned by the district, to make the site buildable, were also presented at the meeting. The $25.23 per cubic yard of sand cost was broken down in detail and included $4.59 per cubic yard for sand and $14.44 per cubic yard for hauling. However, questions still remained about the cost, should sand already available on the upper property parcel by utilized for land amendments. “There is not enough fill to transfer to the site,” noted Ehler. “After the flood, we revisited with the Minnesota Department of Education. The site is not viable. We would have to bring it up six or eight feet.” The land is useable for parking, drainage, and additional athletic fields. Director Jon Pettit felt the district should proceed further with looking at cost estimates utilizing the sand on the upper parcel, but Ehler didn’t support it and urged the board to focus on resolving any issues at the currently proposed site. No further study of cost estimates will be done. The district is continuing efforts aimed at potential repurposing or redeveloping the Rushford elementary/high school facility and the Peterson middle school facility. A
contract with architect David Kane of Kane & Johnson, Rochester, was approved by the board for the purpose of preliminary redevelopment options for the Peterson facility with a shared cost of $4,500 by the district and $500 by the City of Peterson. Superintendent Ehler, Linder, and Kane met with the Peterson City Council March 24 for the purpose of discussing the facility. When the district closes the Peterson facility, the building will remain the property of the district, but the land surrounding the building may be sold to the city of Peterson. “There is an interest for them to gather input from the community,” noted Ehler. “We will help facilitate that. We’re working to build cooperation and collaboration with them.” The board also approved the seeking of bids for repairs to the facilities. In Rushford, a portion of the 1936 building roof is in immediate need of work. Cost projections are $45,000 for replacement. In Peterson, steel exterior wall panels are needed on portions of the north and east side of the building to prevent water seepage and damage to the block work. The cost estimate is $45-50,000. Superintendent Ehler noted this could be split, with one paid in fiscal year 2015, the other in 2016. While the district may not be able to recoup the costs after vacating the buildings after the new school is built, it was noted that the district would like to make the investment to preserve the value of the buildings. A good deal of discussion was also spent on an incident Friday, April 17 between students. Discus-
Backer received word from the State Department that the house bill is not meeting the expected 1% increase in funding for school districts. She is concerned over this as the decrease in funding will affect Mabel-Canton. At the end of March, the enrollment number at MabelCanton was holding steady at 247. Troy Soiney and Cristal Adkins volunteered to present diplomas at the 2015 graduation ceremony. A motion was passed to charge a $40 one-time use fee for school facilities and $125 for a blanket fee for the fiscal school year. Both fees include custodial services. Non-profit organizations will still be allowed to use the school grounds at no charge. The first reading of the 2015/2016 student handbook was reviewed by the board. Several minor changes in language were made. Backer encouraged the board to email her with any questions or suggestions before the second reading of the student handbook draft at the May board meeting. It was noted that the FFA Banquet will be held on April 30. The Mabel-Canton prom is scheduled for May 2. The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be held on May 19. sion began with Director Dean Mierau seeking a closed meeting to discuss the matter privately with the board following contact from a concerned party. Ehler noted that closed meetings may only be held for issues relating to personnel charges, purchase of property, or superintendent’s review and the issue at hand didn’t meet the criteria. “Already there’s a ripple effect. There’s already a second victim, if you will,” added Mierau. “It’s a serious matter,” added Director Peterson, who had also been contacted about the incident. Ehler suggested that board members come to him or High School Principal Jake Timm to discuss the matter. “I’d like us all to be on the same page so we’re aware of what happened,” noted Mierau. “I don’t think it’s best to do business by going off in onesies and twosies.” The incident is under investigation by the district and local law enforcement. Board Director Julie Koop suggested some sort of “open line of communication” by the district to keep aware. “The more communication, the smoother it will go.” Student board member Elizabeth Wick agreed asking for some sort of announcement to the student body. “I ask you to place your trust in Mr. Timm and myself to make sure we’re in compliance. We are working with the local authorities. The challenge is to determine what we can move forward with.” “You have to respect the process,” added Linder. “There will be no announcement,” concluded Ehler. The next regularly scheduled school board meeting is Monday, May 18, at 5:30 p.m., in the high school biology room.
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•Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 3-3:30 pm, Coffee Street Fitness, 102 •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-10:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Bldg., 113 E. Jessie Coffee St., Lanesboro. Free will donations 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-6pm, •Wykoff United Methodist Women’s Chicken Pie Supper, 4:30pm till all are 515 Washington St. NW, Preston.* served. Wykoff Community Center. •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30-11am. Harmony Community THURS., APRIL 30 Center. Free will donations accepted. •Free Senior Coffee and homemade (507)288-6944 for info.* dessert, 9am, Clara House.* •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, •Rushford Food Shelf, 9am-11:30 am, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all 12:30-4 pm, Tenborg Bldg., 113 E Jessie levels.* St., Rushford.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-4pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* 515 Washington St NW, Preston.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., 10:30-11am. Mabel Fire Hall, 325 W Chatfield.* Prairie Ave. Free will donations accepted. •AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian (507) 288-6944 for info.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, Church, Mill St., Rushford.* 10:30-11am. Harmony Community WED., APRIL 29 Center. Free will donations accepted. •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, (507) 288-6944 for info.* 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.*
•Story Hour, 11am, Harmony Public Library. No school, no story hour.* • Canton Historical Society Annual Meeting, 5pm, Canton Community Center. •Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, upstairs of education wing, 202 N. Oak, Mabel. * •Chatfield Brass Band rehearsal, 7pm, Chatfield Elementary Band Room. New members welcome. Call (507) 867-3315 or email bcdnarv@aol.com.* •AA Class “Road’s Journey”, 8pm, 301 E Franklin St., Spring Valley (a yellow house).*
•Lanesboro Farmers Market, 9-noon, Sylvan Park, Lanesboro.* •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •MN Patriot Guard Meet & Greet, 11am - 1pm, Rushford American Legion. You don’t need to be a veteran or ride a bike to join. •United Methodist Women’s Mayfair, 11am-1:30pm, Lunch & variety of shops, Harmony. •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, (507) 251-1771 or (507) 7652518.*
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•Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.*
•Cowboy Church Service, 6pm, Cherry Grove United Methodist Church. For more info or directions, call (507) 346-2830 or visit faithsv.net •Fountain AA closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*
SAT., MAY 2 •Mason’s Pancake Breakfast, 8-10:30am, Rushford Masonic Lodge. All you can eat.
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MON., MAY 4 •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30-11am. Mabel Fire Hall, 325 W Prairie Ave. Free will donations accepted. (507)288-6944 for info.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston St. NW, Ste. 2, Preston.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 3-3:30pm, Coffee Street Fitness, 102 Coffee St., Lanesboro. Free will donations accepted. (507) 288-6944 for info.*
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Notice to Residents of Carimona Township Meeting time change The regular monthly meeting of the board of Carimona Township will be held on the first Monday of each month at 8:00 p.m. at the Preston Emergency Services building until further notice.
notice for quotes for road side mowing for FILLMORE TOWNSHIP Fillmore Township Board is asking for sealed quotes on the following: Road side mowing, not to exceed 43 miles per time. Mowing job entails one pass in the spring and one pass in the fall. Must furnish tractor, mower, and the fuel. Certificate of insurance is required with quote. Quotes are to be received by mail no later than Monday, May 11, 2015 to Bonnie Heidtke, 26297 Cty 7, Fountain, MN 55935, or delivered by 7 p.m. to Town Hall on May 11, when quotes will be opened. We reserve the right to reject any or all quotes. Bonnie Heidtke Fillmore Township Clerk 507-459-3443 Publish 27, 4
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF LANESBORO The City Council will hold public hearings to consider granting a zoning amendment from R-1 to R-3 to John Hungerholt for property located at 208 Ashburn Street, Lanesboro, MN. The public hearing will be held on Monday, May 4 at 5:30 p.m. at 202 Parkway Avenue South, Lanesboro, Minnesota. All persons wishing to comment on the matter should do so at that time or submit comment in writing to the City Clerk’s office before that date. David N.S. Todd, MPA City Administrator City of Lanesboro, MN Publish 27, 4
PUBLIC NOTICES State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-15-285 In Re: Estate of Marjorie Hahn Flaby, formerly known as Marjorie E. O’Marro; Marjorie E. Hahn, also known as Marjorie Flaby; Marjorie E. Hahn Flaby; Marjorie E. Flaby; Marjorie E. O’Marro Hahn Flaby, 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 19, 2015 at 3:30 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at the Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, Minnesota 55965, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the decedent’s Will dated April 12, 1975, and a Codicil dated June 17, 1991, and for the appointment of Douglas Hahn, whose address is 203 24th Street NW, Austin, MN 55912, and Randy Hahn, whose address is 20493 US 52, Preston, MN 55965, as personal representatives of the estate of the decedent in a supervised 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 representatives will be appointed with the full power to administer the 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 estate. Notice is also 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 afer the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: April 16, 2015 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Applicant Richard A. Nethercut (MN# 130072) Richard A. Nethercut, PA 32 Main Avenue North P.O. Box 657 Harmony, Minnesota 55939-0657 Telephone: (507) 886-6131 Facximilie: (507) 886-2711 Publish 20, 27 State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-15-195 In Re: Estate of Mary F. Hall, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated August 20, 2008. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Nancy L. Hall 308 Kirkwood ST E., anesboro MN 55949 to serve as personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. 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. Dated: March 18, 2015 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Applicant Dwight D. Luhmann MN# 0300238 P.O. Box 87 Preston, MN 55965 t: 507-216-6622 f: 507-216-6033 e-mail: dwight@luhmannlaw.com Publish 27, 4
FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL
Linda Marzolf Clerk, Carimona Township Publish 27,4
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS COUNTY PROJECTS BIDS CLOSE MAY 18, 2015 FILLMORE COUNTY, MN 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 18th day of May, 2015, for the following project: SAP 023-625-014: Full depth reclamation, grading, bituminous surfacing and underground utility work, located on CSAH 25 from 0.6 miles west of Jct. TH 16 to 0.1 miles west of Jct. TH 16, approximately 0.1 miles east of the City of Peterson. Major quantities include concrete removal & replacement, aggregate base, bituminous material, water main and storm sewer installation. Plan and proposal price is $70.00 picked up, and $75.00 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: April 15, 2015 Ronald Gregg, County Engineer Fillmore County, MN Publish 27
State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-15-229 In Re: Estate of Eulah A. Kingsbury, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an application for informal probate of the Decedent’s Will, dated August 29, 1991, (“Will”), has been filed with the Registrar. The application has been granted. Notice is also given that the Registrar has informally appointed Allan Kingsbury, whose address is 39248 State Hwy 16, Peterson, MN, 55962, as personal representative of the Estate of the Decedent. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Unless objections are filed with the Court (pursueant to Minn. Stat 524.3-607) and the Court otherwise orders the personal representative has full power to administer the Estate, including after 30 days from the date of issuance of letters, the power to sell, encumber, lease or distribute real estate. Any objections to the probate of the Will or appointment of the Personal Representative must be filed with this Court and will be heard by the Court after the filing of an appropriate petition and proper notice of hearing. Notice is also given that (subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801) all creditors having claims against the Estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court Administrator within four months after the date of this Notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: April 7, 2015 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Terry A. Chiglo Chiglo Law Office 210 East Cedar St. Box 507 Houston, MN, 55943 Attorney License No: 0243875 Telephone: (507) 896-2176 FAX: (507) 896-3990 Email: chiglaw1@acegroup.cc Publish 27, 4
State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. PR-15-196 In Re: Estate of Glenice R. Grooters, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated October 11, 1994. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Ricky D. Grooters, whose address is PO Box 4, Preston MN 55965, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representative. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representative must be filed with the Court, and any· properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representative. has the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. 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. Dated: March 18, 2015 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Applicant Dwight D. Luhmann MN# 0300238 P.O. Box 87 Preston, MN 55965 t: 507-216-6622 f: 507-216-6033 e-mail: dwight@luhmannlaw.com Publish 27, 4 Pilot Mound Township Rock Quotes The Pilot Mound Township Board will accept quotes for Class 2 crushed rock which meets specifications. Two quotes per company are needed: delivered and spread by June 30, 2015 and from the pile price. Quotes are to be on a per ton basis. Certificates of Insurance must accompany all quotes. Quotes are to be sent or delivered to the township clerk on or before 7 p.m. May 11, 2015. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. William Sullivan, Clerk Pilot Mound Township 28609 310th Chatfiled, Mn 55923 Publish 27, 4 Preston Township road tour notice The Preston Township annual road tour will be held on May 2nd. It will leave the Preston EMT building at 8 a.m. Curtis Bisek Preston Township Clerk Publish 27
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State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-15-302 In Re: Estate of Billie V. Hansen, also known as Billie Virginia Jensen Hansen, Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS AND CREDITORS: It is Ordered and Notice is given, that on May 19, 2015, at 2:00 o’clock, p.m., a hearing will be held in the above named Court at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, Minnesota 55965, on the petition for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the decedent’s Will dated August 4, 2004, and for the appointment of Karen A. Hansen, whose address is 4401 Nokomis Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55406 as personal representative of the estate 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 estate. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against said estate are required to present the same to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: April 20, 2015 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Applicant David K. Porter Registration No. 87622 5208 Bloomington Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55417-1820 (612) 722-1001 email Probater@Earthlink.net Publish 27, 4
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AUCTION CALENDAR
Sat., May. 2 at 10am - Public Storage Auction. Auction held at 900 Reservior Road, Rushford, MN. For more information contact Becker Keenan Auctioneering at www.bkauctionz.com. Notice in the Journal. Sun., May. 3 at 9am - Farm Toy, Antique, Tool, Household Auction. Sale held at Spring Valley Sales Auction Bldg, 412 East Park St., Spring Valley, MN. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183. Notice in the Journal. Sun., May. 17 at 9am - Vintage Toy, Antique, Household Auction. Sale held at Spring Valley Sales Auction Bldg, 412 East Park St., Spring Valley, MN. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183. Notice in the Journal. To list your Auction 507-765-2151
GARAGE SALES Huge Garage Sale - Sat. May 2nd 7-3 104 Fillmore St. E Wykoff. Clothes boys 3t-4t, girls 8-14, women’s small, men’s big & tall, kids toys, books, video games, DVDs, Disney VHS, Sports collectibles, outdoor/yard/camping, Battery op 4 wheeler, tools, furniture, bikes, garden tiller, JD 54” mower, housewares, 28’ extension ladder, kerosense heater. g27-x
HouseHold sale May 1st 9 am - 4 pm May 2nd 9 am - 4 pm 205 Elmwood St. E Lanesboro, MN
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EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
On The Crunchy Side, is hiring kitchen staff & servers, flexible hrs –will train. Ask for Lisa or Miles, apply within. h13, 20, 27, 4- o
THE BRANDING IRON is looking for a part time server. Somebody flexible. Day and evening shifts. Stop in to fill out an application. Call Steve at 765-3388 with any questions. h20,27-o
ATTN: COMPUTER WORK Work from anywhere 24/7. Up to $1,500 part time to $7,500/mo. full time. Training provided www.WorkServices6.com (MCAN)
OLD VILLAGE HALL RESTAURANT is looking to hire a year round waiter. Also hiring PT dishwashers and kitchen staff. All must be available evenings and weekends. Please call Sarah at 507-4672176. h20, 27-o Lanesboro Golf Course is looking for outside help involving mowing and trimming. Must be 18 or older. Call 507-273-7818 or 507-467-3742. h6,13,20,27-o HELP WANTED: Emil Farqart’s in Lanesboro, MN is looking for store clerks for the season. Need to enjoy working with people, and able to work weekends. Call 507-467-2451. h20,27,4-o GREEN GABLES INN. Housekeepingweekend & every other weekend. Desk person as needed. Starting in May. Contact Jackie at 507-467-2936. h20tfno JOHN DEERE tractor driver wanted, seasonal work. Call 507-875-2522. h20,27,4-o Drivers CDL-A: Co-$2500 Sign-On, Excellent Pay Package & Outstanding Benefits! O\Op’s-$4000 Sign-On + 76% of line haul! 855-252-1634 h20,27-x
NEEDED at Fillmore Central Schools: Full-time Special Education Teacher beginning in the 2015-2016 school year. Multiple Licenses preferred. Interested candidates should subimt letter of application, resume, three letters of recommendation, transcripts, and copy of MN certification to Michelle Breitsprecher, Director of Special Education, Fillmore Central Schools, P.O. Box 50, Preston, MN 55965. Or email to: michelle.breitsprecher.isd2198.k12.mn.us Postion open until filled. h27,4-o Spring Valley Senior Living is looking for Full-Time help in the Dietary department. Every other weekend worked required. To apply send application to Spring Valley Senior Living- Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Dr, Spring Valley, MN 55975, or e-mail hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE h27,4-o” Spring Valley Senior Living is hiring full-time and part-time CNA’s for day and evening shift. Every other weekend worked required. Shift and weekend pay differentials offered. To apply send application to Spring Valley Senior Living; Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975, or email hr@ svseniorliving.com. EOE h27,4-o
Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS
has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals
housekeeping/Laundry aide • Full-Time Days cook • Part-Time Days (every other weekend/holiday) nursing assistant • Part-Time Evenings nurses • Evening or Night Shift Bremmer Suites assisted Living aide • Part-Time (must be 18 years of age or older)
• Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center For more information contact Kelly at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.
Spring Valley Senior Living is hiring for Maintenance Technicians. Full and Part time positions available. Qualified applicants must have a MN Boilers License. To apply send resume to hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE” h27,4-o Seasonal help wanted at Brewster’s Red Hotel, Lanesboro. Parttime housekeeping positions available. Must be available to work on Sunday morning. No Saturdays or evenings. Please contact Pam at 507-467-2999. h27,4-o
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Green Lea senior LivinG is LookinG for speciaL peopLe who want to make a difference. must be caring, compassionate, and a team player.
part-time rn/Lpn Bonus Pay on weekends and shift differential. Contact Joyce or Suzy or stop by for an application. "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."
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This position will work +24 hours per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Night Shift and Thursday. Must be able to type at least 60 WPM. Great customer service skills in-person and 1,000 125 5tH ave Se Sign On Bonus on the phone a must. Experience with Adobe InDesign, Spring Grove, mN 55974 Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator preferred. There will be opportunities for advancement, increased compensation, and full-time employment. Please send a letter of interest and design samples to Publisher, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or email to jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com.
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part-time, including every other weekend
For more information contact Shelly Dolley at 507-886-6544 ext: 105
Gundersen Harmony Care Center
Full-Time, Part-Time & On-Call
Part-time Deli assistant
Rushford Foods is adding staff to assist in our Deli with customer service, food prep, department merchandising, as well as daily cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and food prep areas. Must have a positive customer service attitude, enjoy food preparation, cooking, and the ability to work on multiple tasks. A typical work schedule will be 18 – 25 hours per week, with various shifts from 7am – 8pm daily. Must be willing to work weekends and 18 years or older for this position. Apply in person at Rushford Foods or mail your resume to Rushford Foods; ATTN: Mike Agrimson; PO Box 369; Rushford, MN 55971.
neW Position – Cake DeCorator
$750 Sign-On Bonus
A Senior Living Community
EMPLOYMENT
Gundersen tweeten nurse Full Time Care Center $
NURSING ASSISTANTS
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 part-time 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 •Life & Accidental Death and Disability •Generous, Flexible PTO •401K Matching Retirement Plan •Tuition Reimbursement •Supplemental Insurance Benefits through AFLAC Applications should be forwarded to: Chosen Valley Care Center, Attn: Director of Nursing, 1102 Liberty St. SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or applications may be downloaded at www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com (EOE/AA)
EMPLOYMENT
Green Lea senior Living
Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider
Chosen Valley Care Center, InC.
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Monday, April 27, 2015
Looking for a fun summer job?
Hidden Bluffs Resort is hiring for new Activities Coordinators, Front Desk Staff, & FullTime Housekeeping. We are looking for detail oriented, reliable, and customer friendly people to join our team. We are located between Mabel and Spring Grove, MN. Please call for more details!
ContaCt renee: at 507-498-5881
We are searching for a CAKE DECORATOR to add a NEW position. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Providing premier customer service; Icing, decorating, packaging, labeling, and pricing products for refrigerated cases; Icing, decorating, tray, and maintaining freezer and refrigerated showcase; Filling customer special orders, including event cakes; Operating the Bakery department mixer; Maintaining high standards for product freshness and sanitation; Organizing and rotating stock in the Decorator’s freezer; Assisting with the delivery and set up of cakes as needed. Must be: 18 years of age or older; previous cake-decorating experience; able and willing to deliver friendly, courteous, prompt customer service; able and willing to interpret, understand and follow instructions and solve problems; able and willing to work well with others as a team member. Apply in person at Rushford Foods or mail your resume to Rushford Foods; ATTN: Mike Agrimson; PO Box 369; Rushford, MN 55971.
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EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
FOR SALE
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CDL TRUCK DRIVERS For Harvest. From Texas To North Dakota. MayNovember. $3000 Starting Wage, Plus Housing With Year End Bonus! Call Stan: 785-545-5966 (MCN)
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CLASS A CDL Regional Driver. Good home time. Great pay and benefits. Matching 401K. Bonuses and tax free money. No touch freight. Experience needed. Call Scott 507-437-9905. Apply online www.mcfgtl.com (MCN)
MAKE $1,000 WEEKLY! Paid in advance! Mailing Brochures at Home! Easy pleasant work. Begin Immediately! Age unimportant! www. HomeProfitsBiz45.com (MCN)
RAILROAD VEGETATION CONTROL: Full-time traveling opportunity, 60-80 hours/week, $11-$15/hour, meal allowance, paid lodging & benefit package. RAW, Inc. in Cooperstown, ND – 888/700-0292 | www.rawapplicators.com | info@rawapplicators.com (MCAN)
BILL’S GUN SHOP. Buy, sell, trade, and repair. We are your local MUCK BOOT dealer. Hours: 7pm-10pm M-F, Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday by appointment. 1 1/4 miles south of Carimona, 19708 Kava Rd, Preston. 507-765-2762 s10eow- o
Trailer Sale! Close out SALE on all Hi-Deck Goosenecks 28’, 30’ & 32’. 6’x10’ (12’2” interior) v-nose ramp door cargo $2,699.00; Dump trailers All sizes 10’, 12’ & 14’ SPECIAL Pricing. (5.99% Financing). Steel & Aluminum utility trailers. 130 trailers in-stock 515-9724554 www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com for inventory & prices!!! (MCN)
EMPLOYMENT
CDL Drivers needed to haul livestock, home on weekends. Great Benefit Package for Full-Time Drivers! www. lynchlivestock.com or call Angie @ 563776-3051 for more information. EOE (MCN)
ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR for regional public agency in Appleton, MN. Degree/experience required. Salary DOQ. Great benefits. See full requirements and apply online: www.umvrdc. org EOE (MCAN) NOW HIRING Company OTR drivers. $2,000 sign on bonus, flexible home time, extensive benefits. Call now! Hibb’s & Co. 763/389-0610 (MCAN)
$2500 Sign-On BOnuS
RNs & LPNs
New Graduates & Retirees Encouraged to Apply
Chosen Valley Care Center has an exciting opportunity for RNs and LPNs to join our team. We have full-time, part-time, and on-call in-house pool positions available at this time. We offer 12 hour shifts, every 3rd weekend, and every 3rd holiday. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits. • Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage on Preventative Care. • Health Partners Dental Plan • Life & Accidental Death & Disability • 401K Matching Retirement Plan • Generous, Flexible PTO • Tuition Reimbursement • Supplemental Insurance Benefits through AFLAC Please send an application or resume to Attn: Director of Nursing, Chosen Valley Care Center, 1102 Liberty St. SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or e-mail cm2@chosenvalleyseniorliving.com (EOE/AA)
Chosen Valley Care Center, InC. A Senior Living Community
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Help Wanted BRINKS BEER JOINT/104 CLUB: Kitchen manager needed at West Central Minnesota restaurants. Top pay, gratuities, possible employee benefits! Also need night/weekend line cooks. Contact Ben: 320/761-4276; email: bahonny@yahoo.com (MCAN)
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PART-TIME DIETARY AIDE
GREAT POSITION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT OR SEMI-RETIRED
ART, CRAFT, FLEA MARKET & HOME BASED BUSINESS EXHIBITORS WANTED for July 3-4, 2015 Freedom Fest Celebration, at Bandshell Community Park in Austin, MN. Space fees: $50/day or two days for only $75. Deadline to register is June 15th! Contact the Austin Chamber of Commerce for more information and to reserve your space; 507-437-4561, or visit us online at www.austincoc.com. w27,4,11-x
ApplicAtion DeADline: FRiDAy, MAy 8, 2015
Contact: DeeDee Valadez-Vick
507.498.3211 Ext.160
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Night Shift
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has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals
nursing assistant Full-Time Evening Shift
PERSON TO REPAIR foundation and wall on old barn. Harmony 507-8866971 w27-x
$1000 SiGn-on BonuS
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• 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
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For more information contact Kelly at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.
Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider
Now Hiring Featherstone Fruits & Vegetables, LLC. in Rushford, MN is hiring 4 Agricultural Equipment Operators from 04/18/2015 to 11/25/2015: 40 hrs/ week. Worker will operate, adjust, repair and service farm equipment such as 130hp tractors, specialized vegetable production equipment, specialized bed shaping and plastic mulch installation equipment, and specialized vegetable cultivators, vegetable seeders, transplanters, and sprayers used in agricultural production including drip and overhead irrigation equipment. Manipulate, set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery. Direct and monitor work crew activities engaged in planting, weeding or harvesting. Spray and fertilize crops with very high degree of accuracy. $11.56hr (prevailing wage). Guarantee of 3/4 of the workdays. All work tools, supplies, and equipment furnished without cost to the worker. Free housing is provided to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the workday. Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided or paid by the employer, with payment to be made no later than completion of 50% of the work contract. Send resumes or contact Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Foreign Labor Certification Unit 1st National Bank Building 332 Minnesota Street, Suite E200, Saint Paul, MN 55101 (651) 259-7513, or your nearest State Workforce Agency and reference job order #8127105.
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THANK YOU ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THANK YOU to all the businesses in our communities for your generous support of our children for Fillmore Central’s Post Prom Party! The kids were able to win great prizes, have fun, and be kept safe because of your generosity! 2015 Post Prom Committee t27-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you to my family and friends for the cards and gifts I received for my 95th birthday. I enjoyed them so much. Pernella Landsverk t27-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ THANK YOU to my friends and family that attended my retirement, sent flowers or cards. A special thanks to the staff of Gundersen Health of Harmony & to my dear friend Carrie. You all have touhced my heart. Marlene Connelly t27- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Thank you so very much to my wonderful family and friends for all of your prayers, visits, calls, cards, flowers, gifts, food, and help that I received after my knee surgery. It was truly amazing and I’m so thankful for everyone of you! Joan O’Connor t27- x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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10512 55TH ST SE, EYOTA
#4059569
• 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath, Ranch • 0.25 acre lot • 2,022 sq. ft. • 1961 Ranch • Main floor laundry • Hickory floors • New kitchen & bath with custom cabinets/corian tops • All new windows, doors, trim, flooring, sheetrock • Maintenance free deck • Landscaped yard • Must See!
CHATFIELD – APPROVED BUILDING SITE (37.01 acres) along a hard surface road only 12 miles Southeast of Rochester. This parcel is heavily wooded and sits high on the hill overlooking the Root River valley. Excellent hunting! #4050564 $189,900 $149,900. FOUNTAIN – Large level lot (132’ x 300’) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 RACINE – Lyman’s Second Subdivision. Located in newer development on cul-de-sac street with city utilities, choice of builder and covenant controlled. Hurry only 3 lots available. Prices starting at $19,900.
#4059306
FINGERSON & DONAHOE FIRST SUBDIVISION - CHATFIELD ONLY 6 LOTS REMAINING • $37,900 - $42,900 • 0.31 acres - 0.51 acres • Covenant Controlled • Close to Elementary School • Close to Golf Course
#4061668
NEW TOWNHOME UNDER CONSTRUCTION
SOLD 416 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD
• 3 Bedrooms • Study • 3 Baths • Walkout • 3,032 sq. ft. • Open layout • Main floor living • Finished lower level • 2 fireplaces • Plenty of storage • Finished 2 car garage • Quality windows • Upgraded trim • Appliance allowance • Still time to pick out colors, cabinets, trim & flooring!
CATTLE/HORSE/HUNTING
TOWNHOME LOTS
77 ACRE FARM
• 4 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Upgraded foundation • New roof • Vinyl siding • Good well & septic • Numerous outbuildings for multipurpose • 2 ponds • Fenced pasture • Excellent hunting
SOLD 14625 COUNTY RDLD 142 SE, DOVER SO
508 JEREMIAH ST SE, PRESTON
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CHATFIELD ORCHARD RIDGE LOTS – BANK OWNED 2 Walkout townhome lots with private backyards. This upscale neighborhood is on a paved dead end road with city utilities. Only $20,000/each.
$349,900 31310 GAELIC ROAD, LANESBORO #4058134
• 2 Bedrooms • 3 Baths •, 4,200 sq. ft. • Blacktop
HILLSIDE DR. SE
LOTS AND ACREAGES FOR SALE
$129,900
• 3 Bedroom • Attached garage • Private setting • Steel siding • Deck • 15 minutes to Rochester • Fenced pasture w/creek • Good well & septic (2005) • Pole shed (26’x27’) • Move-in-Condition
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$245,000 360 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD #4060675
$179,900
• 4 Bedrooms with 3 on Main • 3 Baths • 1987 Multi-Level • 0.36 Acre secluded lot • Private backyard •, 2,548 sq. ft. • 4th level makes a great bonus room • Gas fireplace • Well maintained • Convenient walk to High School
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401 Hillcrest St. E, LANESBORO Whether you are looking for a get-a-way or a permanent stay, this property has many advantages! 3 bedrm 2 bath, vaulted ceilings, 2 car att garage, and the ability to have it your way!
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E-mail: homes@timdanielson.com www.timdanielson.com 272 Main St. North Chatfield MN 55923 Ph: 867-9100 Cell: 259-9110
#4060464
Expansive views to enjoy from sunrise to sunset! Vaulted living room with hardwood floors & fireplace. LL walk out, family room, office & wine cellar. Heated garage plus shed & storage building. 2 +/- acres with private walking path.
Affordable & Enjoyable! Move in condition! 2 bedroom home with many updates. Partially finished basement includes family room and den. Att insulated 2 car garage plus det garage. Wrap around deck & yard space. $74,900
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TIM DANIELSON
501 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD
• 2 Bedrooms • 2 baths • 2 Car Garage • 1993 • Main floor living • Finished lower level • Deck • Energy efficient •, Steel siding • Newer roof • Conveniently located • No association dues
1120 Matthew St. SW, PREStON
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$169,900
10.39 Acres Move in ready 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Open floor plan, hardwood floors. Finished basement. 32 x 60 shed. Barn with 4 box stalls, electric & water.
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Centrally located Brick building has been beautifully redone. Original tin ceiling and wood floors. Doors, windows, CA, wiring, and lighting, roof all updated.
IDEAL LOCATION on US Hwy 52 and Main Ave N Harmony. This property offers great visibility for your business. Call for showing! $49,900
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Open & bright, this 2 story home has natural flow with high ceilings, open staircase & original woodwork. 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths plus LL walk out basement with family room & storage. Huge 3 season front porch plus side deck with retractable awning!
140 1st Ave. SE, HARMONy
If you are looking for a home to expand with this is the house for you! 4 bdrms, 2 baths, walk up attic waiting to be finished off and basement in excellent condition w/workbenches, new windows, sump basket, 2 elec panels & high efficiency furnace & c/a. Main floor laundry, eat in kitchen & formal dining room & living room w/stained glass window. Located on large corner with mature trees.
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206 MAIN ST. S., WYKOFF $59,900
Beautiful stucco 1 1/4 story home. Hardwood floors, arched doorways, bay window, French Doors, newer neutral carpet, 2 full baths & 3 bedrooms. Knock down ceilings, 2 decks and updated electrical. Great location in established neighborhood. You’ll love the oversized 2 car garage that is insulated and has electricity to it & blacktop drive. The extra large lot allows for a nice back yard.
25 Center St. W, Harmony, MN 55939 www.SEMNrealestate.com Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
Affordable, efficient, and move in ready! This is one of the nicest little properties you will find. Roomy & bright, this home has a main floor bedroom, eat in kitchen, and full bathroom with double closets. inviting 3 season porch.
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705 FoRd AVE., SpRING VAllEy • $89,900
Cute ‘’Cape Cod’’ style home. Updates include newer shingles, cement drive, electrical updates to house, garage & storage shed, laminate floors, & updated paint colors. Hardwood floors throughout main level in excellent condition. Upper level includes bedroom & sitting room area. Garage has new door, insulated & electrical. Lower level ready for your finishing touches. 3 bdrms & 1 full bath!
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812 S. BrOAdWAY, SprINg VAlleY $89,900
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Excellent location! Walking distance to swimming pool & south park. 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch style home. Lower level completely finished with large M. bedroom & walk-in & separate closets, 3/4 bath w/ shower, storage room w/built in shelving, workshop area, family room, dining room w/hdwd floors, separate main floor laundry, fenced yard w/raised garden bed & patio area. Perm siding w/brick accent!
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385 HARRISON ST, LEWISTON
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514 PLEASANT ST SW, CHATFIELD
SO• 3LD • 4 Bedroom Bath • Walkout • 0.88 acre 313 TWIFORD ST SW, CHATFIELD
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255 CAROLANN ST NW, EYOTA
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618 Main strEEt, WhaLan Award winning and nationally recognized Aroma Pie Shop located 4 ½ miles east of Lanesboro in Whalan, MN features a fully equipped restaurant and furnished apartment nestled on the Root River Bike Trail. The building was updated in 2002 and more recently new siding, roof & central air. Incredibly high traffic area. This is a must see! MLS#4057945
26423 EvEryDay roaD, LanEsboro Rare Opportunity to own a custom built ranch style home nestled on 8+ wooded acres close to the Root River and trails. This 3-bedroom, 5-bath ICF constructed home with geo-therm heating offers luxury living including an 1,800 square foot heated shop. MLS#4060593
26557 EvEning DrivE, LanEsboro
Vista in the Bluffs! Custom built 3-bedroom, 4-bath ranch home nestled on 80 acres, 3,000 sq. ft. heated shop with room for 2 future horse stalls, 4 miles of groomed trails, close to trails and historic Lanesboro! A must see! MLS#4060431
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2 BR, 3 BA Home with Unique Store Front
RushfoRd 522 Eiken dr $174,900
4 BR, 2 BA, 4 Car Garage Large Lot 150 x 200
RushfoRd 207 E Park st $69,900
RushfoRd 706 N high st $64,000
4 BR, 4 BA - Garage 840 sq ft Family Home with Apartments
BuILdABLE LoT LEWIsToN 145 fremont st $29,900
BuILdABLE LoT RushfoRd 709 Trisdahl Ct $19,900
LoT 66 x 208 w/ Garage 24 x 28 Zoned for Residential Home
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SYLVAN APTS ~ LANESBORO Open waiting list for 1 & 2 bd smoke free apts. Must be 62+ or disabled. Rent based on 30% of income. Includes off-street parking w/plug-ins, on-site laundry, all utilites, trash removal & wheelchair accessible unit. 507-467-2222 or 507451-8524, www.lifestylinc.net tdd 507-451-0704 This institute is an equal opportunity provider an employer. n27-o
Prairie View Manor ~ Ostrander Open waiting list for 1 & 2 bd smoke free apts. Includes off-street parking, on-site laundry, community room, heat, water, trash removal & wheelchair accessible unit. 507-451-8524, www.lifestyleinc.net tdd 507-451-0704 This institute is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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RushfoRd 507 N high st $175,000
4 BR, 2 BA Heated Garage w/10’ Door
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13 AcRes
112 oak Street Se, Preston: Four bedroom, 1 bath,
1-1/2 story, with large lot and large four season porch. Newer furnace. 2-car garage, Greenhouse and garden space. $30,000. MLS 4061861
Hobby Farm Home, Other Bldgs, Pasture, Pond
Preston: Walkout lot that could be split. .96 acres. $15,000. MLS 40861862
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704 kEniLworth AvE, LAnEsboro 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Douglas Fir floors • Archways • Open living and dining room • d/o • 2 car garage • Enclosed porch • Block exterior
$129,900 320 AvE. b nE, chAtFiELd 4 bedrooms • 2 baths • Main floor master • Main floor laundry • New flooring • New windows • Vinyl siding • Fenced yard • Storage shed • Patio • Garage $139,900
509 pArk st. sE., chAtFiELd
Ranch home • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Steel siding • Large private fenced yard • 2 decks • Walk-out • 2 storage sheds • New roof • New sewer line • Newer furnace • Updated electrical box
$194,500
Home 507-765-2172 Cell: 507-951-3672 Fax: 507-765-5308 Email: rmilne@centurytel.net MLS #4050051
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107 sprucE st. sE, FountAin
Newer home • 3 baths • 4 bedroom• Wood floors • Master bath • 6-panel doors • Heated 3 car garage • Large deck • Large bedroom • Vaulted ceilings • Kitchen nook & bar • Maintenance free siding • Dead end street • Backs up to the park
152 pEArson dr., st. chArLEs
Large ranch • 4 bedrooms • Large lot • Open floor plan • New flooring • Main floor laundry • Master bath • W/in closet • Security system • Covered deck
$229,900 920 grAnd st. sE, chAtFiELd 1 level ranch (Appro 3600 sq ft) 5 bedrooms • 2 baths • Open floor plan • Ideal for entertaining • Handicapped access • Formal living • Dining room • Sun room •Family room • Kitchen island • Rec room • Fireplace w/brick and built-in bookshelves • 2-car heated garage • 1 car detached garage • 6/10 acre • Hot tub
200 hiLLsidE AvE., LAnEsboro
2 Acres in city limits • 4 large bedrooms • 3 baths • Sauna • Main floor laundry • Formal living and dining • Open floor plan • Wood floors • Large family room • Rec room • Wet bar • Updated kitchen • Walk-out • Deck • Patio • Covered porch • 25x52 shop w/heat and air • 12x52 building • 14x20 garden shed w/ cement floor • 2+ heated attached garage • New roof, furnace, air and water heater • Mature trees • Wildlife • Great views • Private
$93,900
.46/acre lot Gorgeous wood throughout home • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Kitchen w/ in-floor heat • Living room • Dining room • Family room w/fireplace • Wet bar • Rec room • Heated garage • Office • Large patio • Basketball court • Storage shed • Invisible fencing • New roof and windows $227,500
Townhouse • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • 2 car garage • Wood floors, fireplace • Open floor plan • Deck
$129,900
208 Ashburn st., LAnEsboro
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2-plex, could be a 3-plex • 4 bedrooms, Could have 6 • 3 baths • Completely remodeled • New roof, siding, windows • Furnace and c/a • 2 furnaces • 2 c/a • 2 laundry units • 1152 sq ft garage with 1/2 bath, shop and walk-up attic • View of bluffs
403 hiLLcrEst st. E, LAnEsboro
920 mAin st., chAtFiELd
dining room • Large deck • Large private patio • 2 laundry rooms • Master bath • W/in closet • 4 car garage • Heated shop • Great location 200 Ashburn st. E, LAnEsboro
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$99,500
4 bedrooms • New roof • Newer plumbing • 6.22 acres • 7 bedrooms • 3 baths • 4800 Sq.ft • 2 family Updated electrical • New kitchen cabinets and rooms • Rec room • Fireplace • Living room • Formal counters • Main floor laundry • 2 car garage • Deck
Loaded with character 107 ZEnith st., • Wood floors • Original LAnEsboro woodwork • Newer roof • $98,900 Updated electrical box • New plumbing • 2.7 acres • City limits • Private • Wooded • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Vinyl siding • W/o lower level • Gorgeous setting Large open dining room • Living room • Open kitchen w/pantry • Located along the scenic bluffs • Close to trail • Close to river • Walking distance to downtown tiNg s i L New $295,000 Ng Listi 809 ridgE rd., prEston New 12.43 acres • Woods • Tillable • Pasture • 4 bedrooms (3 on main) • 2 baths • Main floor laundry •Master bath • Vaulted ceilings • Open floor plan •Large deck • 20x36 horse shed • 26x36 machine shed • 2 deer stands • Large yard • Edge of city limits
$149,900
2110 pEtErsEn dr nw, stEwArtviLLE
$379,900
$139,900
35064 242nd st., LAnEsboro
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32337 JunipEr rd., chAtFiELd
Townhouse • Maintenancefree living • Ideal for weekend getaway • Sun porch • 2 car attached garage • Deer in backyard
$318,000 101 wEst viEw dr., LAnEsboro 2 acres • 5 bedrooms • 4 baths • Backs up to woods • Master bath • 2 w/in closets • Living room w/fireplace • Formal dining room • Large family room • Open Large ranch • 3 bedrooms on main floor • Main floor kitchen and dining area • Covered deck • W/out to patio • 2 car attached garage • 2 car heated detached laundry • Large yard • Wood floors • New windows garage • Finished loft area 308 cEdAr st., FountAin
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Cherrywood Estates ~ Mabel Open waiting list for studio, 1 & 2 bd apts. Family & senior rentals. Rent based on 30% of income. Includes off-street parking w/plug-ins, on-site laundry, heat, water, trash removal & wheelchair accessible unit. 507-451-8524, www. lifestyleinc.net tdd 507-451-0704 This institute is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Canton Manor ~ Canton Open waiting list for 1 & 2 bd apts. Must be 62+ or disabled. Rent based on 30% of gross income. Includes off-street parking w/plug-ins, on-site laundry, community room, water, trash, storage units & wheelchair accessible unit. 507-451-8524, www.lifestyleinc.net tdd 507-451-0704 This institute is an equal opportunity provider and employer. CONCRETE LAWN ORNAMENTSGOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE: 20% off. Religious, military, 7 ft. Giraffe, Eagles, Angels & many other misc. animals & statues. Midwest Garden Art, 23200 State Hwy 56, Austin 433-2656 (1 1/2 miles north of 90 on Hwy 56. Remaining inventory to be sold at Public Auction May 16th. Auction Info: www. thompsonauctionservice.com n27,4,13-x
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Kenilworth Apts ~ Lanesboro Open waiting list for 1 & 2 bd smoke free apts. Must be 62+ or disabled. Includes off-street parking w/plug-ins, on-site laundry, heat, water, trash removal & wheelchair accessible unit. 507-4672222 or 507-451-8524, www.lifestyleinc. net tdd 507-451-0704 This institute is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Harmony Apts ~ Harmony Open waiting list for 1 & 2 bd apts. Must be 62+ or disabled. Rent based on 30% of monthly gross income. Includes offstreet parking w/plug-ins, on-site laundry, community room, heat, water, trash removal & wheelchair accessible unit. 507-451-8524, www.lifestyleinc.net tdd 507-451-0704 This institute is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
4 BR, 2 BA Large Detached Garage
WINoNA 27000 fawn Rd $175,000
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Rushford Manor ~ Rushford Open waiting list for 1 & 2 bd smoke free apts. Rent based on 30% of gross income. Includes off-street parking, on-site laundry, heat, water, trash removal & wheelchair accessible unit. 507-4518524, www.lifestyleinc.net tdd 507-4510704 This institute is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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$84,900
$155,000
19405 stAtE highwAy 80, wykoFF
2.5 acres • Blacktop road • 4 bedrooms on main floor • Main floor laundry • Remodeled kitchen • New carpet • Freshly painted • Lower level is sheetrocked for family room and 2 dens • 720 sq ft garage • Enclosed breezeway • Large deck New
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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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705 Auburn AvE, LAnEsboro
Large ranch • 4 bedrooms • 2 baths • Open floor plan • Remodeled lower level • W/out • Heated garage • Storage shed • Vinyl siding $79,900
604 rivEr st., chAtFiELd Large corner lot • Remodeled kitchen • New flooring • Main floor laundry • Remodeled bath • 2 large bedrooms • D/O • Newer windows • Vinyl siding • Covered deck • 2 car garage
LOTS FOR SALE - MABEL 1) 3.82 acre lot with woods, creek, w/o, great views of Nolan Valley. Ideal for cabin or permanent home with privacy, scenery, and wildlife. $54,900 2) 3.96 acre lot with woods, creek, w/o, great views of Nolan Valley. Ideal for cabin or permanent home with privacy, scenery, and wildlife. $56,900
409 mAin st. sw, prEston
Close to state bike trail • Ideal for weekend getaway • Main floor 18 3rd st. sw, EyotA laundry • New flooring 1 level living • Open kitchen & dining area • Main floor • New appliances • Newer furnace • Newer roof • Heated garage w/bar area • 3 car garage laundry • 2 car garage
$86,900
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Hay for sale: 3’x3’x7’ bales. Mostly alfalfa, some grass, under a roof in Cherry Grove area. $60. Call Phil Hebrink at 507-937-3327. f13, 20, 27, 4- x
Attention LANDOWNERS, hunting land wanted to lease. Willing to pay top $$$. Fully insured. Any size parcels. Will consider renting only part of the property or season if your family hunts. Great way to help pay taxes! Call or txt Pat @ 612-865-3865. email: pgaffney@ pressenter.com f9,16,23,30,6,13,20,27-x
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Large Round Oats Bales for sale. Stored inside. 507-467-3372 f27,4x
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2014 Buick Regal Premium, 4dr, Only 5,000 Miles, Heated Leather, Remote Start .............................................NOW ONLY $23,995 2014 Chevy Impala LT, Sunroof, 18,000 Miles, Fac Warr, Remote Start .............................................NOW ONLY $16,495 2014 Dodge Grand Caravan SE, Quads, Only 4,000 Miles, Fac Warr, “Just Like New” .........................NOW ONLY $20,495 2013 Chevy 1/2 Ton Crew-Cab LT, 4WD, Z-71, (1 - Owner), 26,000 Miles, Fac Warr, Remote Start ......NOW ONLY $30,195 2013 Chevy 1/2 Ton Crew-Cab LT, 4WD, Z-71 PKG, (1 - Owner), 40,000 Miles, Fac Warr,.............................NOW ONLY $29,995 2013 Chevy Malibu LT, (1 - Owner), 12,000 Miles, Fac Warr, Remote Start .............................................NOW ONLY $16,995 2012 Chevy Equinox LTZ, FWD, (1 - Owner), Fac Warr, 42,000 Miles, Rear Camera, ....................NOW ONLY $19,195 2011 Buick LuCerne CXL, (1 - Owner), 26,000 Miles, Sunroof, Heated Leather, Remote Start ...................NOW ONLY $18,995 2011 Buick Lacrosse CX, 4dr, (1 - Owner), 37,000 Miles, New Tires, “Great Gas Mileage” ................NOW ONLY $14,995 2009 Chevy Impala LTZ, 97,000 Miles, New Tires, Heated Leather, Sunroof..............................NOW ONLY$9,995 2009 GMC Acadia SLT- 2, FWD, Sunroof, Heated Leather, Quads, Remote Start, New Tires...............NOW ONLY$14,995 2009 Chevy Suburban LTZ, 4WD, 98,000 Miles, Heated Leather, Quads, Remote Start, Local Trade..............NOW ONLY $23,995 2008 Chevy 1/2 Ton Ext-Cab LT, 4WD, Z-71 PKG, Local Trade, Remote Start .............................................NOW ONLY $17,995 2008 Ford F150 CrewCab XLT, 4dr, 4WD, 92,000 Miles, Local Trade, 5.4V-8 ...................... .............NOW ONLY $17,995 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis LS, Local Trade, 97,000 Miles, Leather, New Tires, V-8.................................NOW ONLY $5,995 2005 Chevy Equinox LT, AWD, Local Trade...... ............................................NOW ONLY $5,995 2002 Mercury Sable GS, 4dr, No Rust .......................................................NOW ONLY $2,995 1997 Pontiac Transport Van, 4dr, Local Trade, 116,000 Miles, “Very Clean” ........................NOW ONLY $2,995
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services Kristin’s Sunshine Child Care has openings for ages 1-8. Licensed. Food Program. Large fully-fenced backyard. Rushford 5 miles from I-90 on Sievers Dr. 507-450-1082. h6,13,20,27-0 Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements. Same day service. Used cars for sale. Hi-Tech Rebuilders, Rushford. 507-8647440 or 507-459-1504. v11tfn- o Roofing/Shingling, We do asphalt Fiberglass shingles, Steel Roofs, Decks/ Siding. We are licensed BC#450126 and insured general contractors. We are Local. Phase Three Construction, LLC. 1-507-459-0112 s20,27,4,11,18,25-x AUTO DETAILING. “Washing, shampooing, waxing, buffing, etc.” and minor body repair call Andy at DDP Auto Services 507-896-4902 or 507-450-6081. s20,27,4,11-x ALL THINGS BASEMENTY! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all of your basement needs! Waterproofing, Finishing, Structural Repairs, Humidity and Mold Control. FREE ESTIMATES! Call 1-800-640-8195 (MCN)
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FOR RENT Apt. for rent in Mabel. 2 bedroom, dishwasher, garages, A/C. 507-493-5252. r30,6,13,20,27-o NICE ONE BEDROOM apartment at 417 Kansas Street, Preston. $375/month, includes heat, water, sewer and garbage. Laundry facilities in building. Available April 1st. Call daytime 507-765-2281 or 765-2372; evenings 507-765-4423 or 765-2413. r23tfn-o Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available Immediately. 765-2131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfno Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn- x
Scenic View TownhomeS • Spacious 2 & 3 bedrooms • Attached garages included • Beautiful area • Starting at $505 Income restrictions apply. 507-864-7880 • Rushford, MN www.paramark.us
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Randy Haakenson • Commercial • Residential • Agricultural 326 Parkside Dr. SE Res 507-765-2297 Preston, MN 55965 Cell 507-251-5535
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For rent in Harmony, small two bedroom house, $450/mo, $450 deposit, no pets, references required. Call Kingsley Mercantile - 507-886-2323 r20tfn-o`
For Rent - Spacious 1 bdrm upstairs apartment in Preston. Available May 15. 325/month. 507-765-4521 or 507- 27209889. r27,4-o
HOUSE FOR RENT: In country north of Preston. $650/month plus utilities. First month, last month, and deposit required. No smoking. No inside pets. 507-2737336. r20,27-o
Rental Property Lanesboro House 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, 1 stall garage. Rent month to month $800/ month. Call Jacki at 507-467-2936 r20tfn-o
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Are yOu AT LeAST 55 yeArS Or BeTTer, hAnDiCAppeD Or DiSABLeD? Lakewood Apartments located in beautiful downtown Chatfield, Mn
• Rent based on income (30%) • Clean, safe, quiet and friendly environment • Off-street Parking and on-site laundry • Heat paid • Pets welcome
• Community Room with Big Screen TV and Kitchen • Elevator • Spacious 1 Bedroom Apartments with appliances • Close to City Library, Churches, Downtown and Medical Center
If thIs Is what you’re lookIng for, look no further. 507-867-4791 or just come and visit us at Lakewood Apartments, 420 Bench Street, Chatfield, MN 55923
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Do you have a question that neeDs an answer? Springer & gumbel, p.A.
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Jennifer A gumbel, Attorney There still hasn’t been a will reading. What gives! So you have a loved one who died and there still hasn’t been a will reading. In Minnesota, our probate code has no chapter, no rule, about will readings. Sitting family members down to hear final wishes isn’t required or even governed by laws, in the state of Minnesota. So how do you know what’s in a will, or even if there is one? Wills govern what happens and who controls property that doesn’t automatically transfer to other people, like life insurance or jointly owned property would. You’ll need a probate process to transfer these “stuck” assets. That’s where a will comes in. The will says where things should go and who manages those assets. In Minnesota, next of kin are required to receive notice of probate proceedings if the probate asset includes real estate or is larger than $50,000.00. The next of kin can then find out if a will exists and what it says. Will readings make for dramatic scenes in movies and TV. But, they’re just not required or even common in the state of Minnesota.
42518 State Hwy 44 Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5888 phone (507) 493-3888 fax Lyndon Lee email tristateicf@gmail.com How much more does it cost to build a concrete home with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF’s) than a conventional wood stick framed home?
It depends of course on the design of the house, but in comparison to a stick framed fiberglass or cellulose insulated home, the cost can be 8 to 10 percent more on the overall cost of the home. The important thing to remember when calculating the cost of a new home is along with the monthly mortgage payment, you also have heating costs in the winter, cooling costs in the summer, and homeowner’s insurance premiums for the life of the home, as well. So to get the true cost of a new house we need to add these costs together for a least the length of the mortgage. Concrete ICF homes heating and cooling cost’s are typically up to 50 percent less than conventional stick framed homes. Insurance discounts on concrete homes range from 15 to 25% because they are much more disaster proof from tornados, floods and fire. When you add these costs together over a 20 to 30 year mortgage, the Concrete ICF Home is by far the least amount of cost overall and most affordable. Then if you add long term maintenance costs of a concrete home compared to a wood house as they age, the savings is even greater. The comfort of living in a stronger, quieter, healthier concrete home is icing on the cake.
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Jason Sethre, Publisher How many subscribers does the Fillmore County Journal have? The Fillmore County Journal provides this newspaper free to every household in Fillmore County and the Houston Zip Code 55943, because we believe that everyone deserves to know what’s going on in their community. And, that’s why we cover 15 city council meetings, 7 school board meetings, and county government meetings. In addition, we provide free obituaries, lively commentary, and the best local sports coverage in the area. Our total circulation is 13,300, but our readers-per-copy multiplies significantly. The more great local news we provide, the more people we reach. That’s our goal every single week. We love what we do, and we hope you enjoy the end result.
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Ph. 507-765-3642 Preston, MN Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm SCott Sat 8 - Noon BrunSvoLD Financing, warranties & insurance One thing people tend to overlook when purchasing a different vehicle, especially when your current one is paid off, is the effect of a payment and the interest cost on that new loan. Many new cars are offered with 0% interest, which sounds great, but often you will not get all the rebates & trade incentives. So if you can finance for even 5%, it is a better deal if you get say $6,000.00 off the MSRP. Next month will discuss warranties on both used & new. “GO” Wild & Twins.
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What value does a stream, river or pond add to land?
Quality water frontage can add a great deal of value to a given property, with the key aspect being “quality”. Generally speaking, people like the idea of having a water source on the property. they add beauty, attract wildlife and can provide additional enjoyment. the first thing to consider is what recreational or functional value does the body of water provide? A spring stream, sparkling as it flows over limestone riffles and teeming with trout has wide spread appeal for both the aesthetics and angling opportunities. the question here is whether it is private or does the Dnr own a public fishing easement for that stretch of the stream? private streams typically add more value. one somewhat hidden drawback to trout streams is in the case where you need to cross them with a road/driveway. Designated trout streams have a protected waterway classification and require special permitting for any modification of the stream. A significant bonus would be having a buildable site overlooking a stream or pond. Because of the various building restrictions, this type of building site is very rare. things to watch out for are slough ground, flood plain, and wetland classifications. Even when looking at land for hunting/recreation, buyers are cautious when it comes to wet, low ground because a wet year can really limit their ability to use the property.
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Utilize Texture in your landscape The term “texture” in regards to garden design does not refer to how a plant feels but rather the overall visual texture of the plant—the size and shape of the plant and its foliage. Common words to describe the texture of a plant include bold, fine and coarse. Keeping texture in mind when designing a garden is essential in order to add striking and enticing contrast. The overall picture will be influenced by the textures you include. Also, using the right texture can even make gardens appear to be smaller or larger. For example, if you have a relatively small garden and you want it to appear larger, try using finely textured options to create the illusion of more space. If you have a larger garden and you want it to seem smaller, use bold and coarsely textured options. Spend your money wisely. Invest in profession landscape design and make sure you have the right plant for the right location.
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What should i consider when creating a website? 1. What is my website objective? Whether you are promoting your business, hoping to get sales, attract people to visit, or sharing information, know what the goal of the website is. 2. How will users find or know about my website? A website won’t get any visitors if they don’t know about it. Let people know you have a website. A website that is Search Engine Optimized is very important. Know what search terms you want to be found by and include these in the content. 3. What kind of feeling or message do I want my website to convey? Websites can provide more than information. They can feel inviting, fun, engaging, knowledgeable, trustworthy, warm and caring. 4. How do I want my website to look? Look at other websites and take note of what you like and don’t like.
5. What kind of features do I want on my website? Features like an event calendar, slideshows, on-line forms, maps, photo galleries, videos, social media integration, and more can add to a website. 6. What content will I put on my website? Creating informational and engaging content that includes key words and phrases. 7. Will I be selling things on my website? Consider security, payment processing, product management, taxes, and shipping. Do you need a shopping cart website or can you sell on a standard website? 8. Will my website work on mobile devices? Your website should be responsive and look and perform well on all devices. 9. How or who will manage the website? How will you make updates, create blog posts, add pages and more once your website it built? Can I do it myself or will I need help?
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I am a MN resident; after taking your class and getting my permit to carry, what states can I carry my firearm in?
Minnesota residents with only a MN permit can carry in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming – 25 States. If you also get a Florida nonresident permit you will add these states: Delaware, Florida, Georgia, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Texas, West Virginia – making the total 33 States. After taking your Permit to Carry class with Trigger Time Firearms, LLC you will be able to make resident or non-resident applications with: MN, IA, FL, AZ, & WI depending on your state of residence. Other states may accept your training certificate also.
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Rich Botcher, Agronomist Cell: 507-450-4088 | botcher.r@fce.coop
Start clean, Stay clean The corn plant decides many things when it is very small: the number of rows around the cob, how many kernels long the cob will be, and which way the leaves will grow to catch more sunlight. Early season weeds impact the small corn plant and could affect top end yield.
Widen the Spraying WindoW If you can control the early flush of weeds, the crop spraying window widens. Factors like getting a hay crop in or rainy weather can impact your ability to spray. If you had something down to control weeds early, it will give you a bigger window of time to spray.
puSh the envelope Consider using a fungicide, micro nutrient packs and/or a growth regulator when you are spraying to push your yield higher. www.fce.coop | 800-450-7733