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New Lanesboro business will lift your Spirits By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The historic main street of Lanesboro, Minn. has taken up drinking - and granny is supplying the booze. Granny’s Liquor, LLC will soon be opening its doors at 113 Parkway Ave. N. in Lanesboro. David and Lori Bakke have owned the building for almost 20 years, purchasing it on April 13, 1995 to open “Grandma’s Garden” which was in business for almost 14 years. After closing that business, the building was leased for several years and when the building became empty again the Bakke’s had a decision to make as to what to do. The building was on the market for almost a year and had not sold, so David, Lori, and their sons Nathan, Chase, and Colin discussed opening a new business in the building. While many different business options were discussed, Chase came up with the idea of opening an offsale liquor store. They decided to keep the

building on the market until the end of the year and if it hadn’t sold by then they would discuss business options further. After spending a lot of time in Lanesboro during Buffalo Bill Days weekend last August, Lori said she realized “how much I missed Lanesboro”, and is now looking forward to being in town on a daily basis. Although they live in rural Lanesboro, and come to town quite often, it wasn’t the same as the time she spent in town every day running her business as she had in years past. When the building hadn’t sold after the beginning of 2015 the Bakke family had a meeting and said, “Should we do it?” and everyone said, “Let’s do it!” according to Lori. As they discussed it further, an off-sale liquor store seemed to be a good fit. Lori states that the family spent the month of January “doing a lot of research”, visiting approximately a dozen off-sale liquor stores to get a feel of what they thought they would like and not like for their See GRANNY’S Page 3 

David and Lori Bakke have been renovating their building in Lanesboro, Minn., preparing to open Granny’s Liquor in late April 2015. Photo by Barb Jeffers

Mitchel Lentz wins a seat on the Fillmore County Board of Commissioners By Jason Sethre jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The ballots are in, which means the votes are in, as well. In the ripple effect that started with Tom Mitchel Lentz

Kaase winning the November 2014 election to be named the Sheriff of Fillmore County, Kaase’s seat as Commissioner for District 1 became an open seat up for grabs. A special election was held on Tuesday, March 31, 2015, with the write-in candidate Mitchel Lentz of Spring Valley claiming victory over Karen Reisner of rural Fountain and Michael Holzer of Wykoff.

With 567 of a the total 2,650 eligible voters in District 1, this election attracted 21.4 percent of all voters in the district. Of those 567 voters, Lentz captured 218 votes, Reisner earned 190 votes, and Holzer tallied 158 votes. There was one additional write-in vote to bring the total to 567. The full results from the election are broken down by territories within the district

on page 6 of today’s Fillmore County Journal. Within District 1, Lentz won the City of Chatfield, Jordan Township, Spring Valley Township and Sumner Township. Reisner won over voters in Chatfield Township, while Holzer dominated the City of Wykoff and Fillmore Township. Mitchel Lentz will be sworn into office to oversee District

1, working side-by-side with Randy Dahl, District 2; Harry Root, District 3, Duane Bakke, District 4; and Marc Prestby, District 5. Representing their five districts, the Board has overall responsibility in approving budgets, policies and procedures to govern county operations. Comment on this article at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

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vision coming to fruition with the demo part of the renovation finished. David and Lori are glad to have their sons be part of this adventure, saying, “the boys grew up around Grandma’s Garden” as Nathan was five and Chase and Colin were four when it opened. They are also grateful to have their sons to help them with the remodeling project as Lori comments, “It’s nice to have these handy boys here to help. Colin assisted in building houses for a couple years when he was in college,” states Lori, so he has experience and each one of the boys “has his own niche” and all three of them have been a tremendous help. The boys “grew up being a part of retail business,” states Lori, and adds they have “great customer skills” to help operate Granny’s Liquor. Lori explains that the business venture is “a family affair” and the boys plan on being very involved while they also continue to work their full-time jobs. Lori will be leaving her place of employment for the past three years, the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. on April 7, 2015 to devote six days a week to Granny’s Liquor. The family has been very busy working on the renovation and have come a long way. Barn

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business. They looked at everything including sizes of coolers, items carried, interior colors, and even how they dressed and wrote everything down so they could go back later and review their notes. The business owners were “very good to help”, states Lori, adding that “Tim at TJ’s Liquor (in Spring Valley, Minn.) has been really good” to offer advice and answer questions. The Bakke’s also spoke with other business owners in town to make sure they would not be stepping on anyone’s toes and they were assured that there is room in town for the new business and local businesses have been very supportive of the Bakke’s endeavor. Remodeling of the interior of the building began in February and “there is a buzz in town” ,states Lori, as people stop in to see the work being done while commenting they are glad to see the Bakke’s “back in town” and local residents are anxious to see the selection Granny’s Liquor will offer. Nathan says, “I’m excited” about opening the new business as is the rest of the family. Excited may be an understatement, as the family sees their

wood siding has been put up on the interior walls and painting has been done. Lori spent 16 hours painting the original tin ceiling, which adds historical charm, as do the schoolhouse lights hanging from the ceiling. Lori explains they want to renovate with “a historic flair”, removing carpet to bring the floor back to hardwood which was refinished by family friend, Aaron Dybing. Old memorabilia will be displayed around the interior of the building to add to the historic feel. A staircase that they built when they first purchased the building has been removed, which gives the interior space a new feel and the front door will be replaced, which will also change the look from the inside and outside. The look of the exterior will also be changed with the installation of a new awning. A sign for Granny’s Liquor will soon be hung up above the front door as well. Shelving, display racks, and even t-shirts are on their way as everything comes together nearing the opening date in late April 2015. The Bakke’s still have the cooler that was used for Grandma’s Garden and additional coolers have been purchased. Lori’s godson, Cody Johnson, who owns Norse Valley Construction of Lanesboro, has been a huge help,

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as he did the framework for the large coolers. Lori’s dad, Duane Sveen, and friend, Tammy Hughes have also put in a lot of elbow grease helping with the renovation, which David and Lori greatly appreciate. Lori says it is very nice to have the support of her family and also to have the boys be a part of it as they have a different perspective on things and “it’s fun getting their take on it”, she adds. Unlike most liquor stores, Granny’s Liquor will have display windows which Lori will take advantage of by placing a “granny” mannequin in a rocking chair in the window along with a couple whiskey barrels. There will also be a section of the business called “Grumpy Gramp’s Beer Cave” where customers can grab their favorite beers by the case. Granny’s Liquor will carry liquor, wine, and spirits of all kinds. They also plan on having wine-tasting and craft beer tasting on Saturdays. Lori also wants offer fun and interesting items such as liquor filled candies. The business will also have mixers, pop, and ice available for customers’ convenience. Lori states they will need to learn their customer base to see what other items should be made

available because they want to “carry a nice variety and have good prices” for their patrons, saying “it’s new for us - we’re on a learning curve” and they will adjust as necessary. Granny’s Liquor may also be offering even more to customers with free delivery to campgrounds on Saturdays which would be a very convenient service to provide for area tourists and campers. “Granny”, who appears on the logo for Granny’s Liquor is “a sassy, spunky little granny,” states Lori, which may be the reason that the motto for the business is “you’re never too old to have fun!” The business hours for Granny’s Liquor will be Monday through Thursday - 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday - 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and closed on Sundays. The phone number is (507) 467-2700.

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C ommentary Guest Commentary: Addressing Panko and Erding By Dan Terbeest Mr. Panko, Your strategy of “that’s not what I said” might work on other places but don’t pull that stunt with me. A trademark of liberalism is demanding “f a i r n e s s” , there is nothing fair about what you tried to pull off! Dan Terbeest You wanted examples of just one advocate aligned with the left that wants to take away your gun, “I think one would be extremely hardpressed to find even one gun control advocate who believes the average American citizen should not be allowed to own even a single firearm.” This is your EXACT quote, copy and pasted from your original letter. There is not one word about “mainstream” anywhere, just an advocate. The “outliers” I found qualify as advocates. I gave you a couple examples and if you want to dismiss them as outliers or not mainstream, fine, but don’t say what I wanted was… AFTER THE FACT!, this is DISHONEST. The one source I provided included comments from Sen. Diane Feinstein and Sen Bill Bradley. I believe any REASONABLE person would consider people that prominent as MAINSTREAM ADVOCATES! When someone takes your rifle away you can bet they don’t line up with the political right, and yes I do have much more serious eventualities to worry about, you were the one that started this. Don’t you go acting like I’m picking this fight! It was this President that just tried to ban ammo for a Editorial Cartoon

popular rifle, which is about as left leaning as it gets. (But I know, it’s not YOUR GUN he tried to ban…just the bullets so I suppose you’re going to find a way to say it’s ok!) If you are really worried about your gun, talk to your congressman instead of asking FCJ contributors to give you an example of someone taking your gun rights. There IS opposition to your right to own a gun, the opposition to guns is NOT coming from the right, and YOU KNOW IT! As far as the serious charge thing…are you trying to scare me or threaten me? Every word I wrote was cited from someone else. If you don’t like it take it up with the source, the National Review, or Time magazine or whatever outlier or non-mainstream source you say I used. If a person holds public office, they are going to be the subject of public scrutiny. If you don’t like it, don’t hold public office. You are apparently under the mindset of a few years ago when many people thought this President was not to be negatively commented about and never the subject of a joke. You seem to act like criticizing liberalism or this President is treasonous, I’m sure you gave George Bush that same courtesy. As far as missing the point, you missed the point on the recess appointments. That was simply the situation I used to make the case of circumventing the Constitution. There are many I could have used, but that one had the Supreme Court going against him 9-0, proving his action was unconstitutional! (More 9-0 losses than any President in history I

might add! That doesn’t happen by accident) so I thought it was a good example. In typical left wing extremist fashion you had to bring the old “Reagan and Bush did it more than Obama” excuse. Recess appointments were never the issue here. The appointments from Reagan and Bush were LEGAL so the number of appointments does not matter. Apparently I made a good argument if you think it’s a “serious accusation”! Since then I can make an even stronger case. Remember the President’s comment when he found out a Judge ruled his executive action on immigration illegal? “I’m not gonna let one federal judge stop me from doing what I think is right!” This judge has had U.S. attorneys dragged in front of him to ask them why the government lied to him on this same issue. Does that sound like someone who wants to be guided by the constitution? Not to me but since Obama said it I’m sure your fine with it. We can also look at the recently failed attempted bullet ban, constitutional? I don’t think so. If they’re not circumventing the constitution, then they are inept, I’ll let you decide which way you want to spin that. As far as Ferguson, I proved you wrong, you just refuse to see it. You twisted the facts and you know it! “Shortly before the racial strife in Ferguson, Mo., a white St. Louis police officer resigned in disgust over the racism displayed by his fellow officers.” Once again Mr. Panko, your exact words. As far as I could find this did not happen, in fact the man who said this was terminated. You implied the racism was

being tolerated when in fact it was not, now who is splitting hairs? After I furnished a link to a newspaper article stating the man was fired you said “I was only trying to say targeting blacks is alive and well in Ferguson”. You can’t have both ways Mr. Panko. Mr. Panko, if you want to paint me as a “right wing extremist” I can’t stop you. I was just answering YOUR questions and giving you a different perspective. Perspectives that you asked for. You can’t sit there after getting some examples you don’t like and then say, “what I meant was…” You may call my examples “outliers” but then I could almost call you a baldfaced liar after your response to my letter. YOU are the one that thinks socialism and liberalism are the ONLY cures to society’s ills and dismiss ANY criticism as “extreme right wing scare tactics”. That’s not really conducive to solutions but you don’t want solutions, you just want to be heard. I take this very seriously Mr. Panko, I resent you changing your story after I presented you with examples that damage your side of the argument. That might have worked in Jr. High debate or the coffee shop or barber shop, but not in electronic media. (In Jr. High debate the teacher would not allow it.) The Fillmore County Journal and it’s readers deserve better than that. If you want to keep writing go ahead, it’s your credibility that you just ruined. I will complement you on keeping the tone courteous and professional. You have not resorted to name calling like some contributors have done in the past.

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Letter about April is National Donate Life Month... To the Editor, Although we tend to avoid dealing with decisions regarding our own or our loved ones’ deaths, discussions about individual wishes pertaining to organ and tissue donation help prevent delays or potential disagreements within families. Some people fear that a designated donor’s care in a vital situation may be less than optimal. In reality, organ donation is not even considered until every effort has been made to save the life of a critically ill person. Ironically, age and most health issues do not prevent donation. The oldest organ donor was 92 years of age. One person can save and heal up to 60 lives through organ and tissue donation. Many families find comfort in knowing that their loved one has enabled others to experience life more fully through their gift. There is no cost for expenses pertaining to donation. A national registry matches recipients and donors as fairly and efficiently as possible by blood type, body size, location, severity of illness and length of time on the waiting list. More than 123,000 individuals currently need lifesaving organ transplants and about 21 people die each day from lack of available organs. Although 90% of Americans say they support donation, only 30% know the steps to become a donor. Take this opportunity to find out more about organ and tissue donation and become a donor by accessing https:// www.lifesourcedonorregistry.org/ donate.aspx.

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Government this week •Monday, April 6, Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. •Monday, April 6, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. •Tuesday, April 7, Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. •Tuesday, April 7, Houston School Board, 5:30 p.m. •Tuesday, April 7, Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. •Tuesday, April 7, Rushford Village City Council, Community Center, 7 p.m. •Wednesday, April 8, Canton City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. •Wednesday, April 8, Mabel City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. •Wednesday, April 8, Peterson City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. •Monday, April 13, Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m. •Monday, April 13, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. •Monday, April 13, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. •Monday, April 13, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. •Monday, April 13, Wykoff Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. •Monday, April 13, Houston City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m. Schedule subject to change.

the industries that people worry about.....Some of the operators (big-name oil and gas companies) have approached NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) for help, and some of them have started investing heavily -- tens of millions of dollars -- in technology to help with the problem (silica exposure).” Yet, Houston County’s Planning and Zoning and Commissioners (the “Local Board of Health”) have failed to take scientific research into account and put in place protections for almost 19,000 residents as they push toward expanding into frac sand mining. They may wish to check page 57, Section IV of their own Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust (MCIT) Liability Coverage under General Exclusions which states: Applicable to all Liability Coverages; the Coverage does not apply to: A. Asbestos and B. Silica. Hmmmm, imagine that. Marilyn Frauenkron Bayer Houston Township Houston County

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Letter about abortion... To the Editor, Did you know that abortion facilities in Minn. are unlicensed and uninspected? It’s true. The Department of Health has no authority over abortion centers. Is it right that these places, which perform one of the most common surgical procedures in the state (some years abortion is the most common procedure), keep their doors closed to health inspectors? It raises the question: What do they have to hide? Hopefully nothing - but there is no way to know. Without inspections, the state cannot ensure that the five surgical abortion facilities, which perform 99 percent of the nearly 10,000 abortions each year, are safe for women. Many health dangers have been uncovered at unlicensed abortion facilities in cities outside Minn. in recent years. Women have been severely injured, and some have died. This is unacceptable - and unnecessary. Shouldn’t women’s safety be more important than the demands of abortion providers that their businesses be kept secret? New legislation - H.F. 606/ S.F. 616 - calls for abortion facilities to be licensed and allowed to be inspected by the Minnesota Department of Health, just as other outpatient surgical centers are. Please urge our state lawmakers to ensure women’s safety by passing this legislation. Contact your legislators at House of Representatives, Representative Greg Davids, State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155. Phone (651) 2969278 or rep.greg.davids@house. mn Minnesota State Senate, Senator Jeremy Miller, State Capitol, S1. Paul, MN 55155. Phone (651) 296-5649, sen.jeremy.miller@senate.mn Protect WOMEN and LIFE! Sincerely, Eleanore Jones Spring Valley, Minn.

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Thanks! says: I have read your articles for quite awhile now, always amazed that you seem to blindly follow a President that couldn’t care less about you, me, or anyone else that does not fall in line with his ideas. It would be nice to read something that comes from you, your ideas, not just an article repeating another persons ideology. What do you think? Don’t be a blind follower, writing anything and everything supporting Obama, people quit taking it seriously because they know it isn’t your true belief. For an example, you write “Our next bit of political theatre? Without consulting the President, John Boehner invited Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel to address our Congress, challenging the President’s views on foreign policy.” So are you saying that it is political theatre for the United States to listen to another country’s leader that has different beliefs and ideas than our own? Is it political theatre because he does not blindly follow Obama’s ideology? Is it political theatre that he is concerned about Iran’s nuclear program? Is it political theatre because John Boehner invited him? This is just a guess, but I would bet that in your eyes it is political theatre because it involves someone disagreeing with Obama and how can that be anything but acting, or theatre as you say, right? I honestly do like that you write into the journal supporting your beliefs, that is what the United States is all about. We have that freedom. If we continue to blindly follow anyone who is President, Democrat or Republican, and always agree with everything they say, than what is the point of writing about it. Everyone would have already read or heard what we were going to say. Of course you won’t agree with me and that is perfectly fine, I hope this isn’t offensive to you in any as that was not my intent. vikefan 1 says: To Thanks! About blindly following Obama and his governing policies, you could say exactly the same thing about those who supported Bush, the Iraq War at the time, and other policies of his. There is no difference. I think it’s an insult to accuse Yvonne of the things you said. First of all, your comment shows a breathtaking lapse of judgment. To bypass the President of the United States and invite the leader of a foreign country to speak to Congress without getting Pres. Obama’s approval, is an affront not just to Obama, but more importantly, to the office of the President. It is a serious violation of governmental protocol. Alarming acts like this, if they continue, could very well lead to the eventual disintegration of our great democratic system by paving the way for lawmaking and policy chaos. And 47 Congressmen sending their warning to the Iranian leaders goes beyond the pale. The Congressional Republicans do not know at present what the final agreement between the U.S. and Iran will be. By screaming foul before the final draft is even reached is undermining the whole process. The abundant contributions to the FCJ by those on the right need to be balanced by those on the left. Yvonne serves a valuable service in this regard. Typical says: “To bypass the President of the United States and invite the leader of a foreign country to speak to Congress without getting Pres. Obama’s approval, is an affront not just to Obama, but more importantly, to the office of the President. It is a serious violation of governmental protocol” It is perfectly fine for Obama to do what he wants, not caring about government protocol, (executive action) but if a republican does it, then it is wrong. What a joke to try to make that argument. vikefan 1 says: To Typical Obama violating protocol by using executive actions? Do you know what protocol is? Apparently not. How much do you know about the history of presidential executive actions? Also apparently not much. Republican presidents have used this as much as Democrats. Are you aware that President Reagan used executive order to grant immunity to thousands of Mexican immigrants? Of course I’m sure you find that just fine. Right back at you. Don’t be a hypocrite. Typical says: Vikefan, The main difference between me an you is I have my own opinion. I could read articles online, cut and paste words, call them my own, or spew out a lot of facts about past Presidents too, but instead I will just stick to having my own opinions. I do know what protocol means. So you are saying that Obama has always followed protocol? Try a google search. I am aware Reagan and everyone else used executive actions to push things through that weren’t good for this country, that is why they had to use executive actions, because they knew it was the only way to get what they wanted. I don’t agree with a majority of executive actions, I think they are used by Presidents as a tool to get things done that they want, without caring about if it is best for this country or not. I feel this is wrong. In my opinion, executive actions are against protocol because of the way they are being used. They should be used internally, to settle little disputes within the government, not to grant immunity to thousand of Mexican immigrants, like you had mentioned. So before you assume that I don’t know what I am talking about, realize that their are people out there with their own thoughts, that don’t just talk about the same things as msnbc or fox news.

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C ommentary Letter about “How did we get here?”... To the Editor, At the March 24, 2015, Houston County Commissioners meeting, they discussed remov-

ing the public comment section from their meetings because it’s creating a “hostile work environment” for county employees. During that discussion, our county sheriff asked “How

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did we get to this point?” Three of our Commissioners, Steve Schuldt, Judy Storlie, and Teresa Walter, appear to lack any sense of accountability or ownership for their actions that have created and perpetuated this hostility between our elected leaders and county residents. During the public comment section, concerned citizens have shared information and facts about the negative impact of industrial frac sand mining, and problems they have due to lack of enforcement of current ordinances. While they speak, these three Commissioners often appear inattentive. No action is taken to address the lack of enforcement of current ordinances. Following public hearings, where the majority of citizens asked for a ban, these three Commissioners agreed to add language to the proposed mining ordinance to prohibit industrial frac sand mining. The ordinance went to the county attorney for findings to support this action, and he determined this action was defensible in court. When it came time to approve the ordinance, these three Commissioners voted ‘No’, saying they never intended to vote for a ban. Then they justify their position with halftruths and scare tactics. Their actions reflect a gross betrayal of public trust, total disregard for the health, safety, and wellbeing of all residents of Houston County, and disrespect for the citizens, the job they were elected to do, and a democratic process. Steve Schuldt wants control - be a leader. Judy Storlie wants respect - respect is earned. Teresa Walter, in her recent editorial, complains about her job - you wanted this job, which includes the tough issues. The recorded meetings can be viewed on line (www. co.houston.mn.us). Cindy Hobelsberger La Crescent, Minn.

Davids supports $7 billion house road and bridge funding plan By Jason Wenisch ST. PAUL, MN – State Representative Greg Davids (R-Preston) said he was excited to hear about a legislative Republican plan that would invest $7 billion in new revenue for road and bridge projects across the state without raising anyone’s taxes. “This is a robust, fiscally responsible transportation proposal that addresses our road and bridge needs over the next ten years,” Davids said. “This comprehensive plan is a win not only for rural Minn. but also for every Minn. taxpayer.” The Road and Bridge Act of 2015 would repurpose roughly $3 billion in revenue that is already being collected from existing sales taxes on auto parts, the Motor Vehicle Lease sales tax, the rental vehicle tax and the sales tax on rental vehicles and place it in a newly created Transportation Stability Fund. From here, that money would be allocated into a number of new areas, including statewide roads and bridges, small city roads, and bus services in Greater Minnesota. In addition to the dedicated revenue provided by the Transportation Stability Fund, the proposal would also utilize $1.3 billion in Trunk Highway bonds, $1.2 billion from realigning Minnesota Department of Transportation resources, $1.05 billion in General Obligation bonds, and $228 million in General Funds. Davids said he’s pleased House

leadership agreed to prioritize the needs of small cities in this transportation proposal. If approved, the Road and Bridge Act would provide $282 million for street repair in towns that have fewer than 5,000 residents. By contrast, Governor Dayton wants to raise taxes and fees on Minnesotans by $9 billion in order to send new revenue to transportation, including a tax that would ultimately cost drivers a minimum of 16-cents per-gallon more at the pump. Unlike the House proposal, the governor’s plan includes no money for small city road improvements. “If the governor’s initiative received approval, a rural Minn. driver could expect to pay at least $180 more per year for the privilege of driving, and that cost would rise if the price of gas increases,” Davids said. “It’s a costly plan that only has bipartisan opposition.” “But I believe we’ll see bipartisan support for the House proposal,” Davids continued. “The small cities account for local transportation funding needs will be great news for Houston and Fillmore County communities, as streets are often ignored when transportation proposals are put together, and I’m pleased we were able to make them a top priority.” Davids expects the Road and Bridge Act to be debated on the House floor in the coming weeks.

Gundersen Health System donates to Fillmore County Food Shelf in honor of Gundersen physicians

To recognize the accomplishments of their physicians on National Doctor’s Day - March 30, Gundersen Health System has donated $500 to the Fillmore County Food Shelf. The donation is one of more than 20 food pantries in Gundersen’s service area to receive donations as part of their Doctor’s Day recognition. Doctor’s Day is observed every March 30 as a national day of recognition honoring physicians for their ability to comfort and heal through skill and dedication. Few professions in the world require the constant commitment and compassion that is necessary of doctors as they perform their daily work. Presenting the $500 donation to Lynn Mensink from Fillmore County Food Shelf (center) is Randi Berg, MD (left) and Diana Nelson, PA-C (right), both from the Gundersen Harmony Clinic. Photo submitted

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C ommentary Letter about silica sand... To the Editor, Here’s the news you have probably heard: if Houston County bans frac sand mining, 1) it will be sued, 2) the County’s insurance (from MCIT the Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust) will not cover such a lawsuit, and so 3) taxes will go up to cover the cost of a lawsuit. Here are the facts: as with just about any other County action, 1) the County “may or may not” be sued; 2) there’s every reason to believe that MCIT’s Land Use Defense Coverage will cover such a suit, and so, 3) a ban will not drive your taxes up. Here’s some news you probably have not heard: MCIT’s coverage for the County specifically states (p.57) that MCIT will NOT cover costs associated with bodily injury stemming from silica sand: the Coverage does not apply to: A. Asbestos and B. Silica. So, if the County is sued because silica dust causes as asbestos does deadly lung diseases, well... MCIT will NOT cover the costs. No maybe there. Health problems from silica will not be covered. A toxicologist from the Minnesota Department of Health describes silica sand as toxic. Enough said? Bets Reedy Houston, MN

Congress and the President need to consult – and not just on Iran By Lee H. Hamilton Congress has developed a fondness for open letters when it comes to Iran. First came the warning shot signed by 47 Republican senators that touched off a storm of criticism. Not to be outdone, the House checked in with its own bipartisan and more diplomatically stated letter to the President, warning that its members Lee H. must be satHamilton isfied with any agreement before they’ll vote to reduce sanctions. What lies behind these moves? I think Congress feels left out of foreign policy-making. I have considerable sympathy for this impulse. Over the decades, too much power has drifted to the President when it comes to foreign affairs. The Congress has been deferential, even timid, in allowing this to happen. Moreover, the administration has not done an especially good job of consulting with Congress. The President is the chief actor in foreign policy, and it’s his obliga-

Netanyahu and Obama By Stan Gudmundson In a recent National Review article economist Kevin Hassett asks “what would a railroad look like if it were run by…the Department of Motor Vehicles”? The answer? Amtrak. I’m certain most of you knew the answer. Not only is Amtrak ineffectively run and a costly Col. Stan and grossly Gudmundson inefficient use of scarce tax dollars, it is also comparatively dangerous. “Amtrak’s passengers get injured 58 times as often…per passenger miles traveled…as those on French railroads”. As a matter of fact our railroads are far more dangerous than those of Europe. Except for those in Lithuania. In France there is an injury for every 4.9 million miles traveled and one for every 4.1 million miles in Germany. Here in the United States? One injury for every 84,300 miles traveled. Isn’t it about time we shut this turkey down, sell off its assets, and allow the market to work? Assuming there is one for passenger rail? About Hillary’s emails. Since she is the lamestream

media’s lady in waiting for the presidency, this will probably just blow over without result. We’ve gotta move on ya know. But we need to look at this in perspective, assuming the left has that ability. Was General Patraeus wrong for allowing his biographer access to classified documents? Of course. Though she was also wrong, keep in mind that his biographer reportedly was a West Point graduate and clearly understood security rules of the road. In all likelihood, she had at one time, clearance levels necessary to have access to anything Patraeus might have given her. On the other hand, her clearances weren’t up to date and, mostly importantly, she didn’t have the need to know. I am absolutely certain though that the classified information the biographer had access to was much more secure than Hillary’s personal email account. What is most significant however, is that Obama crushed Patraeus’s reputation and credibility. The Obama administration destroyed Patraeus because they are afraid of him and what he knows and might say. Of course this is a tempest in teapot given the nonpartisan nature of our approach to these things. Oh sure.

tion to reach out and develop a sustained dialogue with Congress on foreign policy matters. As far as I can tell, he has not done that sufficiently. Yet much as I want to see Congress speak up on foreign policy, how it does so matters. The Senate’s letter to Iran was ill-considered and unhelpful. Its purpose was to defeat the nuclear negotiations, and it undercut the President while he was trying to negotiate a deal with another world leader. It raised questions about America’s reliability, invited doubt about the President’s ability to negotiate a deal, and created a major distraction at a crucial moment. The letter undermined not only this President’s credibility, but undermines future presidents’ as well. It suggests that no one in the U.S. government is empowered to strike a deal. The letter did focus appropriately on presidential use of executive orders to conduct foreign policy, but it wrongly implied that presidents are hamstrung in the conduct of policy. The senators suggested that an executive order on Iran is likely to be reversed by a future president, which is not true. Presidential deals with other countries are

rarely overturned by their successors. In part, this is because once an agreement is in place it becomes very difficult to undo — especially if it’s working. Also, presidents are reluctant to reverse their predecessors’ work because they don’t want to undercut the same tool they themselves rely on to pursue their foreign policy goals. As a nation we’ve gotten into the bad habit of using executive orders for the most important foreign policy initiatives — including such watershed moments as Richard Nixon’s opening toward China and President Obama’s accord with Syria banning the use of chemical weapons. In recent decades, 94 percent of pacts between the U.S. and other countries have been under executive orders; just 6 percent are done by treaty. This is because treaties require a two-thirds vote of the Senate before they can be ratified, and that has become a near-impossible milestone to reach. Yet the fact that a president can act on his own does not mean that he should do so. The reliance on executive orders means we have no clear mechanism, or even requirement, for the President to consult and work with Congress

on foreign policy. So Congress feels left out of the action, and in an effort to deal itself back in it behaves clumsily, as the Senate did with the Iran letter. The way past these bitter battles is meaningful consultation. The President and the Congress need to consult regularly and in depth before problems come to a head. Sustained and respectful consultation would go a long way toward avoiding the acrimonious contention over foreign policy that we’ve seen of late. Edward S. Corwin, a professor of jurisprudence at Princeton in the first half of the 20th century, once called the Constitution an “invitation to struggle for the privilege of directing American foreign policy” — a line that is far better known than Corwin himself. Over the last half-century, the contest has largely been decided in favor of the President. Congress’s bid to reopen the question is not, in and of itself, a bad thing. But if the President and the Congress want to avoid these flare-ups and strengthen the nation’s foreign policy, they should exercise in-depth, sustained consultation. Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University.

We saw that when Sandy Burglar stuffed classified material down his trousers and literally stole what he and the Clintons didn’t want seen. Berger’s punishment? Tell me about that would you? He should have gone to prison. The difference between what Berger did and what Patraeus did? Since the law is neutral, obviously there is a very good legal reason for the difference in the treatment these two men got. Well, isn’t there? That’s what bothers me most about Hillary and her emails. The Obamas, Clintons and their minions, in wherever they go and in whatever they do, seem to think there are separate rules for themselves that are unavailable to anyone else. They believe they are above common rules and law. We had enough of that with Bill and Obama. We don’t need more of it with Hillary. When we were small children, we learned early a very important life lesson. That is, you have to color within the lines. These skunks don’t even acknowledge that lines exist for them. I want to make it clear that I use the word “skunks” in the most considerate, nonmicro and nonmacroagressive, nonsexist, gender-neutral, nonracist, bipartisan, environmentally friendly, diverse, sustainable, social justice oriented, and non-Islamophobic way possible. Shoot, for a guy

raised as a Lutheran, I don’t mean it to even be remotely anti-Catholic. Even though my wife is one. I really do have to admire myself for being so understanding and sensitive. You should too. By the way, are any of you aware that Obama actually has a college diploma? Actually two supposedly. One is an undergraduate degree and the other is from a trade school having to do with law. Scott Walker however, not only doesn’t have two of these “magic papers” he doesn’t even have one. Can you believe that? According to writer James Lileks, because Walker has no degree, he has not been elevated to the “priestly class”, is not a member of “the elect”, and does not belong to “the class of credentialed Smart People who have inhaled the rarified atmosphere in which Theory takes the place of Wisdom”. Did I mention that Obama has not one, but two degrees? When it comes to being president it hasn’t seemed to have done him much good. Or any good at all really. As Lileks says, “a degree does not bestow wisdom more than donning a clerical collar guarantees goodness”. You can’t become an SR-71 pilot or RSO just by putting on a pressure suit either. A question about Israel. Is it reasonable for Obama to make an agreement with Iran

that affects Israel’s very existence without considering or does not reflect Israel’s critical concerns? Of course not. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says this. “The Jewish people will no longer be spectators to the decisionmaking that determines our fate…The days when the Jewish people remained passive in the face of genocidal enemies are over”. Be forewarned. The US must ensure that Israel remains safe and that Iran does not start a nuclear war. A quiet statement in fancy diplomatic language through official channels would be a start. “Nuke Israel and we guarantee it will be the worst mistake you will ever make.” Netanyahu for president. If only. And Obama for swineherd.

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(Brady) VanGeuder. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Lunde in 2013; two Richard L. Stengrim brothers; and by a granddaugh Richard L. Stengrim passed ter, Emily Lunde. Surviving are away on March 23, 2015 due three children: Joan (James) Fento complications after completing cil, Peter (Sue) Lunde and Paula cancer treatments. Lunde; five grandchildren: Laura, An identical twin, he was born Adam, Rebecca, Aaron and Scott; on June 11, 1936 to Gilbert & 13 great-grandchildren; three Mary (Carlson) Stengrim in Ste- great-great-grandchildren; and phen, Minn. many nieces and nephews. Richard served four years in Graveside services are schedthe US Marine Corps. Prior to uled for Friday, May 15, 2015 retirement, he was VP of opera- (time will be announced) at tions/sales of North Central Life Union Prairie Lutheran Church, and earned Burnsville’s “key to Lanesboro, Minn. Please visit the city” for opening/operating Elizabeth’s personal web page at a recycling center. He loved the www.lifestorynet.com, where you outdoors and considered forestry can archive a favorite memory his hobby. or photo and sign her online Richard is preceeded in death guestbook. Memorial donations by his parents; wife, Maxine; eight may be made to the Alzheimer’s siblings; and a granddaughter. He Association. is survived by sisters: Lois and Bette; brother, Bob; daughter, Robert Wayne Schlueter Robin (Ryan), Wykoff; sons, Ste- It is not the number of days we ven, Burnsville and David (Jana), are given but, the spirit in which Jacksonville, NC; five grandsons; we live..... one granddaughter; several nieces Robert Wayne Schlueter was and nephews; and many friends. born January 31, 1949 to Douglas The funeral service was held- and Leona Maxine Schlueter in Saturday, April 4, 2015 2 p.m., Le Sueur, Minn. Bob graduat Wykoff United Methodist ated from Le Sueur high school in Church. Burial will take place at 1967. Upon graduation Bob joined Fort Snelling on a future date. the Navy, he proudly served our country for 10 years. In 1978 Bob Elizabeth V. Lunde married Geraldine Nyfeler. They Elizabeth V. Lunde, age 96, had 36 wonderful years together. died Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Always at each other’s side, each Sue’s Loving Care, Kalamazoo, caring for the other. Mich. She was born February 6, Bob was forever both a student 1919 in Washington D.C., the and teacher, he loved to learn. daughter of Henry and Gertrude Through his love of travel and

books Bob was always increasing his knowledge and loved to share with others. He gifted his family with his love of travel and shared the wonders of our great country from vacations to weekend adventures. Bob’s work life began as a young man in Le Sueur as a paperboy. He went on to work in sales and most recently retired as a maintenance man for the Rochester Public Schools. Bob spent the majority of his career life as a draftsman, he drew not just houses for families but homes. Always a servant to his church and family, he shared his woodworking talent with many. Ranging from toy boxes for his nieces and nephews, to many a church project, he left his fingerprints for us everywhere. Bob believed in leaving the world a better place than he found it and he did just that....truly he had a life well lived. Bob is survived by his wife, Geri; son, Ron (Deann) Schlueter; grandchildren, Ashlynn and Kael; special nephew and niece, Jack and Olivia Arndt; sister, Nancy; brother, John; and many nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his father, Doug; mother, Maxine; and nephew, Nathan. There will be a memorial service for Bob at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at the First Presbyterian Church in Rushford, with the Rev. Kristin Rice officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in Rushford,

and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church. Bob’s family prefers memorials directed to the First Presbyterian Church in Rushford. Ruth Marie Holets Ruth Marie Holets, 70, of Chatfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 28, 2015 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus in Rochester. Ruth was born May 25, 1944 in Stewartville to Lawrence and Margaret “Dolly” (Jacobson) Zincke. She graduated from Chatfield High School in 1962. On October 27, 1962 she married Earl Jacob Holets. The couple made their home on a dairy farm near Fountain. In addition to being a busy farm wife, she was a devoted mother and grandmother and she worked at Root River State Bank. She was employed at Root River State Bank for 38 plus years and recently retired as Vice President, working in agricultural lending. When she wasn’t working she enjoyed reading, being outdoors taking care of her gardens, spending time with her family, and most of all, caring for her seven grandchildren. Ruth is survived by her husband, Earl, of Chatfield; children: Melissa (Roger) Woltz of Chatfield, Jennifer (Hank) Peeters of Chatfield, and Gregory (Tracy) Holets of Fountain.; seven grandchildren: Kayla, Haley, Brady, Mitchell, Benjamin, Jacob,

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& Boone; her mother, Margaret “Dolly” Zincke, of Chatfield; siblings: Judith Weivoda, David (Amy) Zincke, and Kathryn (Pat) Hanson; and many nieces and nephews also survive. Ruth is preceded in death by her father, Lawrence. The family would like to thank Dr. Lacey and her staff for the excellent care she received at the Mayo Clinic during her 12 year battle with cancer. The visitation was held from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. on Wednesday April 1 at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield. A private family burial will take place at Chatfield Cemetery at a later date. Memorials received by the family will be donated to cancer research. Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield assisted the family with arrangements. Please share a memory of Ruth with the family at rileyfuneralhomes.com. Veronica Snyder Veronica Snyder, daughter-inlaw of Clem and Lucille Snyder of Canton, died in her home on February 7, 2015. She was the beloved mother of Ramona, Kathleen, and Christopher. Grandmother to Casey, Anya, Aedin, Ava, and Logan. She will be greatly missed by her mother, Eris, her brothers, sisters, large extended family, and many friends. Services were at Christ the King Catholic Church, Pleasant Hill, Cal., on March 21, 2015.

Fillmore County Church Directory Fillmore County Journal • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Perfect Glossy • Preston MN 507.251.5297 A rendahl Lutheran Church....……………………...Sundays - 10:30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 A ssembly Of God Church & Va lley Christian Center..... Sundays - 10:00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 A ssumption Catholic Church.….....…Fri. - 8:30am & Sat. - 5:00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church...…...……………....…Sundays - 9:00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 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 - 11:00am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……..……....……Sundays - 10:00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..….....................Sundays - 9:00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church.......Sundays - 8:30am & 10:30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....………........………Sundays - 10:30am & 6:00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

114 N Locust, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5268 St Patrick ’s Church 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..... Wednesdays - 7:00pm & Sundays - 10:00am Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604

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

Union Prairie Lutheran..……………………………Sundays - 9:00am Hwy 16, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3363 Whalan Lutheran Church....................................... Sundays - 10:30am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398 Wykof f United Methodist Church.……………....…Sundays - 8:30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 202- 2275

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GasBuddy update MARCH 30- Average retail gasoline prices in Minn. have risen 0.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.30/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 2,856 gas outlets in Minn. This compares with the national average that has increased 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.43/g, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com.

Including the change in gas prices in Minn. during the past week, prices yesterday were 116.8 cents per gallon lower than the same day one year ago and are 9.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago. The national average has increased 3.0 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 112.6 cents per gallon lower than this day one year ago.

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Lanesboro Arts selected to participate in Bush Foundation’s Community Creativity Cohort Lanesboro Arts is one of 16 organizations from across Minn., N. Dak., and S. Dak. selected to participate in the Bush Foundation’s Community Creativity Cohort. The Cohort is a one-time program designed by the Foundation to both recognize and learn from exemplary organizations that meaningfully engage people in the arts and integrate the arts into public life. The organizations selected to participate in the Cohort will each receive an unrestricted grant of $100,000. In addition, the Cohort will work with the Bush Foundation over the next six months to articulate the challenges and opportunities associated with their work, particu-

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Fillmore County Sports Fifth Annual Girls Basketball All-County Team By Paul Trende 1st Team Kirsten Keefe (5’7” senior G, Chatfield): The K-squared era of girls basketball at Chatfield is over. After 92 total varsity games, the stand-out guard’s fantastic career is done. Keefe quarterbacked Chatfield to a 77-15 Kirsten Keefe record (.837 win percentage). Included was a free throw that sent the Gophers to the 2011-2012 Section title game, the 24-straight win season a year ago, and then another 24-win season this year, where the Gophers spent the entire year ranked. For her career, Keefe averaged 9.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 3.1 steals per game. She finished with 886 total points. As a senior, it was again all about stat-stuffing efficiency. Kirsten led Chatfield in scoring (12.4), assists (5.3), steals (3.5), three-pointers made (36), and three-point percentage (40.5). She was second in rebounding (4.6) and field goal percentage (47.62) while shooting 71.8% at the charity stripe (third best). She finished top 25 in the TRC in all eight categories, with only three’s made (20th) and rebounding (24th) falling outside the top 14. Only PEM’s Sarah Hart could boast such equivalent production. For a second straight year, Keefe ranked top five in the conference in assists (1st), three-point percentage (2nd), steals (4th), and FT-percentage (5th). It was never really about scoring for Keefe, who in those 92 games hit double-digits a modest 43 times. It was about running Brian Baum’s systems. However, her top six scoring games senior year, including her career highs (24), did come against some of Chatfield’s tougher

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foes. And though Keefe’s only b-ball ‘championship’ after her frosh year was the TRC crown in 2013-2014 (with a couple sub-section runner-ups), it was still a remarkable run, one played in the toughest section in the state (See D-E Class AA state champions). A three-time TRC All-Conference (2015 AllWest) and All-County selection. Brianna Koop (5’8” sophomore F, R-P): From 2011-2014, R-P girls basketball had backto-back-toback 1,000point scorers (Kenzie Lind, Amy Todd, Kendra Crawford). In 2014-2015, Brianna Koop the Trojans couldn’t make it four in four years, but Koop got awfully close. With all things staying the same, she will top 1,000-points very very early her junior year. The TRC scoring (21.2) and rebounding (9.5) champion, Koop also finished first in the TRC in free throw attempts (228), second in makes (147) and steals (4.1). She was everything for the young Trojans, obviously leading them in the above categories while finishing second on the team in assists (2.7) and field goal percentage (45.9). All seven categories were top 15 in the TRC. The aggressive forward notched 15 double-doubles including a string of seven straight. She scored 20-plus 17 times including a string of seven straight. She hit double digits 25 times in 26 games. Twenty-eight (twice) was her career-high. All the while, R-P again made the sub-section title game (fourth straight year). It would seem it’ll be a game Koop and her teammates will again see in the future. A twotime TRC A-C (2015 All-East) and All-County selection. Morgan Malley (5’8” senior G, FC): While Chatfield graduates one long-time varsity girls basketball mainstay, FC does the same with a gal with even longer tenure. Fouryear fulltime starter Malley goes out as FC’s Morgan Malley sixth ever gal to top 1,000 career points. She (1,201) ranks second all-time in FC history to Connor Nagle (1,700) ahead of Nicole Hovey (1,173), Chelsea Wand (1,084), Chelsea Nagle (1,042), and Bree Johnson (1,040). Exactly 615 of those points came from behind the three-point stripe,

as Malley hit 205 career trifectas. Had 55 or more each season sophomore through senior. Finished second in the TRC in makes (61) senior year, shooting 33.9%. Was third in makes as a sophomore and first as a junior. Hit three or more in a game 39 times in 93 career contests. Led FC in scoring (12.7) for the third straight year. Did the rarity of posting a career-high (34) as just a sophomore. Senior year was hampered a bit by injury, but still scored in double figures 17 times in 23 games. Was also a defensive stopper on a Falcon girls b-ball club that advanced further than any before it, the Section title game. A two-time TRC A-C selection (2015 AllEast), a three-time All-County selection. Olivia Haug (6’0” senior C, Lanesboro): From one 1,000point scorer to another. Lanesboro’s Haug h o g g e d rebounds, and often put them back in the basket for points. She finishes Olivia Haug her threeyear varsity career with 1,048 points. Finished her senior year averaging a team-high 16.3 points and 13.8 rebounds plus almost three steals. Notched 17 double-doubles on the year. Finished out her career with eight straight. Going back to junior year, notched 33 doubles over her last 46 career games. Notched a triple double versus Houston (23 pts, 19 rebs, 10 stls) while flirting with it a couple other times. Had a career-high 29 points plus 19 rebounds at G-E. Scored 20-plus ten times as a senior while hitting double digits 24 times in 27 games. Attempted 194 free throws (seven per game), making 107. Never played on an above .500 Burro team, but her squads got better each season. Two-time All-SEC selection (1st team in 2015), two time All-County selection. Coranda Vickerman (5’9” sophomore G, M-C): With a good group of seniors graduated in 2014, the 2014-2015 Cougar girls basketball reigns were largely turned over to the multitalented Vickerman. She delivered with production across Coranda the board. Vickerman Coranda led M-C in well, everything; points (14.0), rebounds (7.3), assists (4.4), steals (2.9), blocks (2.0), three’s made (40), three-point percentage (38), free throws attempted (122), free throws made (81 > 66% clip). She also boasted the county-wide

(boy or girl) high scoring game of 40 versus Houston where she hit season highs in three’s (six) and free throws (ten). Scored in double digits 19 times in 28 games. Averaged 17.9 PPG over her last 13 contests (all six of her 20-plus point games). Just completed sophomore year but already has 78 career varsity basketball games behind her. All-SEC first team. 2nd Team Kelly Jerviss (5’11” junior F, Houston): One Houstonite stood tall above the rest. Jerviss was the ‘Cane’s best weapon by far, dominating inside. She led Houston in scoring (16.4), rebounding (11.9), steals (2.1), Kelly Jerviss blocks (1.6), and field goal percentage (53). Outdid Haug for the ‘most massive double-doubles’ of the year. Jerviss went 28 (pts) and 23 (rebs), then 26 (pts) and 28 (rebs) in back-to-back games in January, then added a 27 (pts) and 20 (rebs) game in the play-offs. The 28-point game versus Schaeffer Academy was a career-high. The 28-rebound game versus LeRoy-Ostrander was a double-double in and of itself; 14 offense and 14 defense rebounds. Scored in double figures in 23 of 27 games with a season low of a respectable seven points. Scored 20-plus eleven times. Made doubledigit field goals on seven different occasions. All-SEC second team. Sydney Gould (5’9” junior G/F, Chatfield): On a team full of standout players, Gould finished as Chatfield’s second leading scorer (10.6). Scored in Sydney Gould double figures in 17 of 28 games. Ten of those came in the final 13 games of the season including a career-high 20 versus eventual state champion Dover-Eyota. Also hit a team-second best 34 three-pointers at a 36.2% clip. Added 3.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.9 steals per game. Authored up plenty of flash plays and has plenty of basketball tools. A 2015 All-TRC West selection. Maddy Larrabee (5’6” senior G, Chatfield): Missed the first six games of the season. Once the speedy guard got rolling, she was another key ingredient to the Maddy Gophers fine Larrabee campaign.

Averaged a team third best 9.9 points while chipping in 2.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.8 steals. Hit a team second best 36.2% of her three-pointers. Was a team second-best and a TRC fourth best 73.9% from the free throw line. Scored a career-high 19 versus Pine Island. Eleven of her 12 double-digit scoring efforts came in the final 17 games of the season. All-TRC Honorable Mention. Kailey Link (5’7” sophomore F, Kingsland): The Knight girls basketball team went with a youth movement of mostly sophomores and younger, with Link being most the noteworthy player in 20142015. Led Kailey Link Kingsland in scoring (12.0) while finishing second in rebounding (5.6). Went to the free throw line a TRC 6th best 152 times, making 92 (61.8%). Scored in double figures 15 times in the Knights’ 27 games. Scored 15 or more nine times including getting a career high 27 versus Lewiston-Altura. All TRC Honorable Mention. Maddie Talamantes (5’6” senior guard, Chatfield): Added another solid year to her consistent three-year varsity resume. Played a huge part of Gopher girl’s b-ball teams that went a collective 67-13 the past three seasons. Maddie Chatfield’s Talamantes top defender averaged 7.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.8 steals per game as a senior. Also hit 35.9% of her three-pointers. Had a season-high 22 versus Kingsland. A two-time TRC A-C selection, a three-time AllCounty selection. Others Worth Mentioning Megan LaPlante (5’6” junior guard, Chatfield) All TRC HM; Maddy Kammer (5’10” senior forward, Chatfield) > All TRC HM; Brook Irish (5’10” senior center, Chatfield) > All TRC HM; Brooke Adler (5’10” junior forward, Chatfield) > All TRC HM; Kendyl Bennett (5’10” sophomore center, FC) > All TRC HM; Sammi Bakke (5’11” senior forward, FC) > All TRC HM; Kenzie Broadwater (5’4” sophomore guard, FC) > All TRC HM; Leah Scheevel (5’9” senior forward, FC) > All TRC HM; Brooke Johnson (5’5” junior guard, R-P) > All TRC HM; Anna Sweet (5’3” junior guard, Houston) > AllSEC HM; Cassidy Ruud (5’6” See SPORTS Page 13 

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sophomore guard, Lanesboro) > All-SEC HM; Courtney Graves (5’9” sophomore center, M-C) > All-SEC HM. Track and Field 3-21 Cashton Invite; Indoor Meet at UW-La Crosse (The

GMLOKS girls finished first of 16 teams. McKenzie Kirtz (800/1,600), Sam Siskow (400), the girls 4x200 (Katelyn Luthe/Sydney Bendtsen/ Kaitlyn Kirtz/Lauren Buchholtz), 4x400 (L. Buchholtz/ Emily Hovden/M. Kirtz/ Sydney Bendtsen), & 4x800 (Emily Hovden/Jordyn Glynn/ Andrew Mettler/Moriah Weiss)

teams all took first. S. Bendtsen (2nd 200, 4th Long Jump), L. Buchholtz (3rd 400), K. Kirtz (4th 55-meters), S. Siskow (4th 55-hurdles), J. Glynn (5th, Triple Jump) & E. Hovden (5th 800) added other top five finishes. The GMLOKS boys finished fifth of 16 teams. Peter Torkelson (2nd 1,600, 3rd 55-meter hurdles), Josh

Bradley (2nd 55-meters, 4th 200), Dominiq Bouska (4th Shot Put), John Hanson (5th 55-hurdles), and the 4x200 (5th), & 4x800 (5th) teams were top five finishers) 3-26 Byron Invite; Indoor Meet at Rochester Regional Sports Stadium (Chatfield’s girls took 4th, the boys fifth (of five

teams). Autum Erickson (1st 55-meters, 2nd 200), Maddy Kammer (1st 200), Parker Fossum (2nd High Jump), the girls 1,600-meter sprint medley (2nd, Danielle Kramer/ MaKayla Pederson/Nicki Peterson/Katie Meeker), & Julius General (3rd Shot Put) were the Gophers top finishers)

PACF Ninth Annual Dinner and Auction draws a crowd of supporters By Jason Sethre On Monday, March 23, 2015, the Preston Area Community Foundation held their ninth annual dinner and auction at the Branding Iron Supper Club. While indulging in conversation, a choice of filet mignon or batter-fried walleye pike, over 190 attendees bid on silent auction items. Chairman of the event that night was Rick Grooters, accompanied by his wife Sue Grooters. Rick also serves as the Vice President on the PACF board. After attendees settled into their seats with beverages and social time, Chuck Aug, President of F & M Community Bank and former director for the PACF, engaged the audience with a few jokes. Following Aug’s introduction, PACF President Will Mensink shared numbers with the crowd. According to Mensink, over 1,000 people had attended the PACF annual dinner and auction events since inception. “The Preston Area Community Foundation raised over $13,000 on Give To The Max Day,” in 2014. “The Preston Area Community Foundation is now up to 249 likes, and everybody likes to be liked, right?” said Mensink, encouraging a chuckle and smiles from attendees. Mensink introduced two representatives from organizations expressing gratitude for funding received from PACF. Sarah Wangen, Preston Tourism Director and Preston Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, explained how the PACF showed support for providing a bicycle repair station at the Preston Trailhead of the Root River State Trail. With this $1,400 contribution, the city of Preston now provides an option for cyclists in need of repair services. Angi Kaase spoke on behalf of the Fillmore Central Community Education program, talking about the matching funds between the Preston Area Community Foundation and Southeran Minnesota Initiative Founation, and how that support of $6,000 was utilized to get children ready for Kindergarten, smart boards in the class room and iPads. Will Mensink returned to the microphone to thank Sally Gibson and Dr. Dustin Arndt for their six years of service on the PACF board of directors, as their terms conclude. All directors and board mem-

bers were asked to stand. Will Mensink is President, Rick Grooters is Vice President, Scott Rustad is Treasurer, and MariLyn Bakke is Secretary. Kiel Anderson, Ron Scheevel, Dr. Dustin Ardnt, Kerry Soiney, Sally Gibson, Mary Schwarz, Sandy Marzolf, and Mary Zimmerman were recognized as current directors serving on the board. In addition, Mensink asked all former directors to stand in recognition of their service to the PACF. According to the program, there are 31 former directors. And, before handing the microphone over to Chuck Aug, Mensink asked current student Advisory Directors to stand for a moment of recognition -- Kaitlyn Aug and Nick Mensink. Chuck Aug then introduced guest speaker Lynn Ketelson, an agriculture broadcaster heard on over 40 radio stations in Minnesota and Iowa. “He can be heard on KFIL in the morning,” shared Aug. After an encouraging introcution by Aug, with a round of applause, Ketelson took center

stage and carried the crowd just like all great speakers at the annual PACF event. “You’re around so many positive people who like what they’re doing,” Ketelson started out with a compliment to his audience. Ketelson talked about the connection between agriculture and consumers. He shared his experience working with the Minnesota State Fair Board and their concerns with declining interest in agriculture at the annual event. According to the Minnesota State Fair Board, only 15 percent of attendees cared to see livestock, while 70 percent cared about eating at the fair. “I see it differently,” said Ketelson. “To me, 85 percent of those who come to the Minnesota State Fair come for agriculture and food is a part of agriculture.” To bring more attention to agriculture, they introduced the Miracle of Birth Center. In addition, the had renamed the Dairy Building to be recognized as the Empire Commons Building. After further discussion,

Preston Area Community Foundation President Will Mensink shared numbers with the crowd. Photo by Jason Sethre

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they renamed it back to the Dairy Building. Essentially, Ketelson pointed out that the Minnesota State Fair was taking the agriculture out of the annual event, and therefore, creating a misperception about the the significance of agriculture. Ketelson went on to say that one out of two meals are now eaten outside of the home. One farm feeds 160 people. And, further, Ketelson explained how the changes taking place between agriculture and consumers all related to change. “Agriculture is larger than our region,” said Ketelson. “And, technology plays a role.” According to Ketelson, Americans spend less disposable income on on food compared to anybody else in the world. He cited our nation’s efficiencies. He also talked about how there are so many more options for farmers. •Agricultural equipment •Seed (GMO) •Drones •Insect resistance in the product •Ethanol industry “And we need more agribusiness graduates.” Lastly, Ketelson told a story about how he was the only one in the room with a tape recorder when Paul Harvey gave his presentation titled, “God made a farmer.”

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State gains 11,800 jobs in February

Jobless rate steady at 3.7 percent ST. PAUL, MN – Minn. employers added 11,800 jobs in February, according to seasonally adjusted figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The agency also announced revised figures from January, reducing the number of jobs lost from 7,900 to 4,900. The state has added 45,414 jobs in the past year, a growth rate of 1.7

percent. The state unemployment rate held steady in February, finishing at a seasonally adjusted 3.7 percent for the seventh consecutive month. The US unemployment rate in February was 5.5 percent. The labor force participation rate reached 70.2 percent in February, pushing the Minn. labor force over the 3 million mark for the first time on record (after

Fillmore County Dairy Princesses crowned

Haely Leiding and Kayla Leiding were crowned March 19 as the Fillmore County Dairy Princesses. They will represent Fillmore County’s Dairy Industry throughout promotional events this year. They are pictured here with their parents, Todd and Stacy Leiding of Fountain. They are both sponsored by AMPI. Photo submitted

revisions to last year’s figures). Trade, transportation and utilities led all sectors in February with 5,600 new jobs. Other sectors that gained jobs were leisure and hospitality (up 4,200), construction (up 1,600), education and health services (up 1,100), government (up 400), and professional and business services (up 200). Logging and mining held steady. Sectors that lost jobs were manufacturing (down 600), financial activities (down 300), other services (down 300) and information (down 100). In the past year, the following industries added jobs: professional and business services (up 13,374), education and health services (up 9,411), trade, transportation and utilities (up 8,202), leisure and hospitality (up 6,044), manufacturing (up 5,259), other services (up 2,870), financial activities (up 502), logging and mining (up 97), and government (up 43). Two sectors lost jobs in the past 12 months: information (down 339) and construction (down 49). In the Metropolitan Statistical Areas, the following regions gained jobs in the past 12 months: Minneapolis-St. Paul MSA (up 2 percent), Mankato MSA (up 1.9 percent), Rochester MSA (up 1.2 percent) and St. Cloud MSA (up 1 percent). The Duluth-Superior MSA was down 0.7 percent. DEED has added a section to its website that examines the unemployment rate by demographics (race, age and gender) and looks at alternative measures of unemployment. Go here for details. DEED is the state’s principal economic development agency, promoting business recruitment, expansion and retention, workforce development, international trade and community development. For more details about the agency and our services, visit us at http:// mn.gov/deed/ . Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/mndeed .

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Hands-on opportunities to get creative this spring Would you like to learn about gardening for wellness of body, mind and spirit with renowned garden expert David Cavagnaro, while starting your own seedlings? Maybe you want to create a copper wire sculpture of a tree, using a twist and a bend here and there, under the guidance of artist Ivan Gilbert. Or maybe you are ready to paint your own canvas of “Trees in Spring” in a fun and relaxed group experience led by painter Joni Finnegan. If you’ve ever wanted to learn about sewing on with a treadle sewing machine, come along for a visit in an Amish home and create your own homemade pothold-

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pots. Create a Copper Wire Tree with Ivan Gilbert of the Old Bank Art Gallery in Whalan, Minn. on Saturday, April 11, from 12-3 p.m. With a twist and a bend here and there, a bundle of copper wire soon becomes art. Your hands and a simple tool create one of nature’s most appreciated life forms - the tree. Materials and tools will be available for the class for your hands-on experience with this unique art form. Class fee: $30. Paint your own Trees in Spring with Joni Finnegan, award winning artist from Lanesboro, Minn. on April 11, 2 - 4:30 p.m. This painting class is designed to be a fun, relaxed experience… even for those who have never painted. Students will be guided thru the process to replicate the featured painting, “Trees in Spring!”. Plenty of time to socialize. Expect lots of laughter and go home with a finished painting to treasure. Libations will be available. For more information about Joni’s Art See: http//:www.joanfinnegan.com. Class fee: $35 Sewing on a Treadle Sewing Machine, Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. This class will be taught in an Amish home. Come learn about the treadle sewing machine from an expert.

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You will have hands-on cultural experience while making a pot holder! Class will meet at Eagle Bluff by 9 a.m. and travel via River Roots Skills School transportation to the Amish home. Class fee: $50 River Roots Skills School is a new adult educational venture in affiliation with Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center with the mission to empower individuals to live and lead a balanced life in a sustainable world. Lanesboro Local is a non-profit organization with the mission to support local growers and producers whose success directly contributes to the strength of the local economy. Through this series of classes we are building awareness of the true value of locally grown and produced goods. More classes with intriguing topics are scheduled over the next months. For more information call (507) 467-2944 or email: info@lanesborolocal.org

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A little of this, A little of that. By Kathy Little “Birds of a feather really do flock together” in Houston during the International Owl Festival in March! This is the second year my garden club, “The Forget-me nots”, has catered the food for the “Meet and Greet” where members, owl lovers, and speakers mingle. We also transform the community center into a tree-filled nature setting complete with trees, natural dried floral arrangements and, of course, owls. Stuffed owls from the gift shop, pictures of owls, owl patterned fabric, antique owl banks, and other owl décor enhance the setting. As a child I would never have set foot In this room. I was afraid of feathers as a toddler. My mother used this to her advantage. She didn’t want me to crawl up the stairs so she simply took a feather from the feather duster and placed it on the bottom step. I didn’t go near that feather. Having had a run-in with a mean rooster on my swing set created a fear of birds. Then there was the incident with the bat on my back. Turns out anything that flew, feathers or not made me uneasy in my youth. Today I love birds and take pains to attract them to my yard. The bat phobia persists even though I know bats are our friends and eat mosquitoes. My sister, Barb, shares this fear and once even called the cops to remove a bat from her house. But back to everything owls. It •Cheap wieners •Bacon •Brown Sugar

was a Martha Steward moment at our appetizer table for the “The Meet and Greet”. Betty the club sculptress had carved an owl out of a pineapple and melon. She does a different one each year. Deviled eggs decorated like owls and a veggie tray shaped like an owl continued the theme. Several dips, chips, and goat cheese made by the women from “The Valley of the Goats”, hot meatballs, homemade bread and pesto, bacon wrapped hot dogs, and fruit salad completed the buffet. Then there was the dessert table with chocolate mice created by “Gwen the Good”, lemon bars, nut bars, brownies, and bars topped with fondant owls. Then there was the punch table. And then there was the chocolate fountain table where guests could dip strawberries (from a huge silver bowl), graham crackers, pretzels or marshmallows. And then there was the wine table with various homemade wines. I recommend Roger Meyer’s “Reckless Raspberry”. The tables covered in white cloths added to the atmosphere of elegance. The speakers from Italy and the Netherlands and the other owl lovers from several states gave the reception a cosmopolitan flair. Marco from Italy hosts an Owl Festival that draws 25,000 guests. Who knew that

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many people gave a “hoot about owls”? People in Houston knew because we have our own celebrity owl, Alice, who rooms with Karla and her husband. Karla is the heart of the owl center. Houston, Minn., runs on “Owl Power” fueled by owl pancakes and cookies, a gala banquet with international speakers, metal owl sculptures, and educational activities to learn even more about wise owls in the wild during that first weekend in March every year. This recipe was the most popular item on the buffet table. Working with these wonderful, wacky women made me feel like a kid in school. Actually, a student in 7th grade home economics class in Preston. As we laughed and chatted and cooked we forgot about this appetizer in the oven until smoke started to fill the room. Panic ensued as we retrieved the baking pans from the oven, opened a door and set up a fan to get rid of the smoke. We worried that the smoke alarm might go off. The fire department is next door to the community center, and those brave fire fighters would never let us live this down. Fortunately, the alarm did not go off, and the appetizers were not burned. WARNING: THIS APPETIZER CONTAINS FAT, SUGAR AND SALT!

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Happy Engagement Kelsey and Nathan! Mitch and Sandy Gilbertson are proud to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter Kelsey to Nathan Peterson, son of Ruth Peterson and the late Dennis Peterson. Kelsey is a 2007 graduate of Rushford-Peterson High School and a 2014 graduate of Ridgewater college and is currently employed at Good Shepherd Lutheran Services. Nathan is a 1992 graduate of Rushford -Peterson High School and is currently employed at Bruening Rock Products. A May 16th wedding is being planned and the couple will reside in Rushford.

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The Old Barn Resort is proud to announce 25 years in business in 2015

The Old Barn Resort, located between Preston and Lanesboro, Minn., was established in 1990 and has grown in size and amenities offered ever since. The resort’s namesake, the large 4-story barn, also celebrates 130 years in existence. It was built in 1885 by Edward Allis, founder of Allis-Chalmers. The barn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The fame of the Old Barn began when the founder of the Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company (modern day AGCO) purchased the farmland where the Old Barn now stands. The timber frame posts, still visible today in the restaurant, were shipped in on railcars on a former rail line, which is now the famous adjacent Root River State Trail. For more details and

history, please visit www.BarnResort.com/About.htm. The 200-acre Old Barn Resort features a 276-site campground, hostel, restaurant and bar, 18-hole golf course with cart and club rentals, and an indoor/ outdoor pool all conveniently located on the property. The Resort is located on the Root River State Bike Trail, as well as the South Branch of the Root River. The resort also offers its facilities for groups of any sort as well as onsite catering opportunities in the barn’s restaurant for up to 250 people. The Old Barn Resort staff invite you celebrate these milestones with them beginning Friday, March 27, 2015 when the Resort opens for the 2015 “BARN-iversary” season!

RINtek annual meeting The annual meeting of the Rushford Institute for Nanotechnology (RINTek) will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2015 starting at 11 a.m. in Stumpy’s basement meeting room. All interested parties are invited to attend and learn about the goals and objectives of the Rushford Institute for Nano-

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A month has gone by so quickly, but Skylah Angeline Rae came in a hurry! Born March 3rd on highway 52! Many thanks to Autumn, Lee, Brent, and Dean - Lanesboro ambulance team. Proud Momma Hannah Rae and Grandparents Bruce and Kate Glor feel very blessed!

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Operation Round Up grants $3,200 to local causes Tri-County Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up Trust Board met on March 7 and elected to donate $3,200 to the following worthy organizations: •$1,000, Local Food Shelves, to help purchase food for residents in need. The amount is divided equally between 10 food shelves (Caledonia, Hokah, Houston, Mabel, Preston, Rushford, St. Charles, Spring Valley, Winona, and Wykoff). •$500, Bluff Country Learning Center, La Crescent to help purchase items for the school’s positive recognition program for at-risk students.

•$350, Fillmore County Developmental Learning Center (DAC), Preston to help with costs associated with providing special outings and community events for clients that help build public awareness of the center’s programs •$300, Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce, to help purchase energy efficient holiday lighting. •$300, LeRoy Pool Board, to help purchase a new spa motor. •$300, Rushford-Peterson Community Education, to help purchase forensic science kits as part of a new STEM camp. •$250, Houston Arts Resource

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Council, Inc., to help the Apollo Music Festival continue offering free public access to classical music performances. Operation Round Up is funded by donations made by members of Tri-County Electric Cooperative who voluntarily have their electric bill rounded up to the next dollar. About 1,200 members currently participate with the average of $6 a year per member. It truly shows that small change can make a difference. To learn more about Operation Round Up visit www. tec.coop. TEC is a member-owned electric distribution cooperative serving three counties in Minn. including: Winona, Houston, and Fillmore and parts of Olmsted and Mower counties in Minn. and Howard, Winneshiek, and Allamakee counties in Iowa. It provides electricity to more than 13,000 services in the area. TEC is a Touchstone Energy Cooperative.

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Love, Your Children, Grandchildren, Great- grand children Logan & Lilah are happy to announce the birth of their sister Lakyn Ruth McCabe, born March 17, 2015. 10 lbs, 22 1/4 in. long. Parents are Travis and Melissa McCabe of Cresco, IA. Grandparents are Kevin & Pam McCabe of Cresco, IA, Richard & Pam Johnson of Peterson, MN. Great-grandparents are Pat McCabe of Cresco, IA, Paul Halweg of Burr Oak, IA, Ruth Knutson of Peterson, MN and Leroy & Darleen Johnson of Peterson, MN

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Lanesboro Barn Dance The Lanesboro Barn Dance begins its twenty-first season on Saturday, April 11, at the Sons of Norway Hall in Lanesboro, Minn. It starts at 8 p.m. and runs until 11 p.m., with an admission charge of $7. As always, the Lanesboro Barn Dance will feature traditional square dances, big circles and couples dances like waltzes, polkas and schottisches. Square and circle dances will be taught and called by Bob Douglas from St. Paul, Minn. Douglas will be familiar to many as a regular for some years on the Prairie Home Companion radio show with Garrison Keillor. Bob was a member of the Powdermilk Biscuit Band and the New Prairie Ramblers, both of which were the house bands for the radio show in the 1970s and 80s. He has also been caller for the Monday Night Square Dance in the Twin Cities since 1979. Old time string band music will be furnished by fiddler Roy Pilgrim and guitarist/banjoist Aviva Steigmeyer from Fayetteville, Ark. with local favorite Bob Bovee joining on guitar and harmonica. Roy and Aviva, also known as the Keezletown Strutters are an accomplished musical

duo who faithfully perform the old style country music of the early twentieth century. Although it’s good to know right from left before you come, no other knowledge or experience is required. All organized dances are taught and you don’t need to bring a partner. This is like the old-fashioned barn dances that were once the mainstay of entertainment in this part of the country. Just come prepared to have a good time. For more information: www. boveeheil.com or call (507) 4985452.

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, April 6, 2015

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Easter in a nutshell By Alexis Jorgensen What does Easter mean to you? For many people, Easter is a well-known holiday that most people recognize as an overabundance of Alexis Easter eggs, Jorgensen candy, and of course, the Easter bunny. But, what is the true meaning of Easter? And what does a long-eared,

cotton tailed creature that hides eggs have to do with this holiday? Questions like these come to mind when thinking about the complexity of this holiday. The traditions of Easter have been and will always continue to change. In medieval Europe, eggs were forbidden during the time of Lent. Since no one could eat the eggs, any eggs that were laid during the time of Lent were boiled or preserved. Once Lent was over, eggs had become so stockpiled that everyone began eating

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them around the time of Easter. In addition, eggs were also a sign of both fertility and new life. Because of their symbols for new life and fertility, eggs were often said to be used in by the Ancient Romans, Persians, and Egyptians for their spring festivals. The Germans painted eggs green and hung them out on trees as gifts, Austrians used to place around eggs and then boil them, and Armenians often painted their eggs red and filled them with pictures of Christ or the Virgin Mary. Thus, the egg became a very well-known symbol of both spring and Easter. Rabbits are also a symbol of fertility. The first thought of

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the Easter bunny actually came from a German custom. The Germans used to tell stories to their children about an “Easter hare” who would lay eggs for the children to find. The Germans also baked cakes in shapes of rabbits, and are said to be the first ones to make chocolate bunnies. When German immigrants came to America, they brought their traditions to us. To me, Easter seemed to always be a holiday filled with random symbols. However, little did I know symbols such as Easter eggs and the Easter bunny have a larger meaning behind them than what I initially thought.

Fillmore Central Scholarship Foundation

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

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Commonweal Theatre continues Fillmore/Houston County free nights approach. As a non-profit, the Commonweal relies on generous donations from audiences and corporations to sustain programming; in turn, the theatre extends that generosity to the community five nights a year with the offer of free tickets. The intention is to remove any cost barrier for Commonweal’s closest neighbors to attend their local professional theatre. The 2015 Season will again take the Pay It Forward approach a step further and encourage patrons to contribute items to a social or service organization chosen based on specific themes of season productions. The opportunity to donate will be available for the entire run of each production, but primarily focuses on those patrons attending the complimentary performances.

LANESBORO, MN — The Commonweal Theatre Company announces performance dates for its 2015 Free County Night Program. Theatre lovers living and/or working in Fillmore or Houston Counties are invited to attend Ibsen’s later masterpiece The Master Builder on Thursday, April 16; the exuberant musical tribute Woody Guthrie’s American Song on Thursday, May 7; the classic farce Charley’s Aunt on Thursday, June 25; the incredibly funny and uplifting Outside Mullingar on Thursday, September 17; and the beloved adventure of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe on Thursday, November 19. Following the tradition of the past two seasons, the Commonweal is renewing its commitment to local charities through a “pay it forward”

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Monday, April 6, 2015 Previous Pay It Forward events have been very successful. In 2014, the Commonweal collected a large variety of books on behalf of Southeastern Libraries Cooperating, specialty items for Neo-Natal Units of Rochester hospitals and more than 75 new art supplies during the run of Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some!), which were donated to the Mayo Clinic’s Eugenio Litta Children’s Hospital. For the Commonweal’s first production of the season, The Master Builder, the partner charity is Habitat for Humanity. Donations of new and like-new small hand tools (hammers, saws, screwdrivers, etc.) and hardware supplies (nails, staples, hinges, screws, etc.) will be collected on behalf of the local chapter. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. and while admission is free of charge to residents and employees of Fillmore and Houston Counties, seating is limited and reservations are strongly recommended at least two weeks in advance. There is a limit of four tickets per household. Free County/Pay It Forward Nights at the Commonweal Theatre are made possible with support from the Houston Dental Clinic, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, POET Biorefining, Gundersen Health System, and Post Bulletin. Funding for the Commonweal Theatre’s programming is provided in part by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature, a grant from the McKnight Foundation and other private funders. For more information about the 2015 season, visit www.commonwealtheatre.org. To reserve tickets, contact the box office at (800) 657-7025 or send an email to tickets@commonwealtheatre.org.

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Lois Roberton Nursing Scholarship for local nursing students The Rushford Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce that applications for this year’s Lois Roberton Nursing scholarship are currently being accepted. Through the generosity and vision of the late Lois Roberton, Rushford Community Foundation offers $1,000 scholarships to students from RushfordPeterson High School who are planning to pursue a nursing degree. Current high school seniors are eligible, as well as alumni. Applications are available at the high school counseling office or online at www.rushfordcommunityfoundation.com under the “News” tab. Applica-

tions may be returned to the R-P High School Counseling Office no later than April 10, or mailed to RCF at P.O. Box 671, Rushford, Minn. 55971 and postmarked no later than April 13. A typewritten essay must accompany the completed application. A panel of impartial judges appointed by the Foundation will select the winning applicant(s). The scholarship will be paid directly to the business office of the school where the student has been accepted and/or is attending. Applicants may apply for renewal of scholarships for up to four years of continuous full-time study.

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Monday, April 6, 2015

Penny Wars!

Chatfield Elementary hosted a Penny War to help raise money for fellow student, Caleb Eide. The Penny War was an event where pennies gave classes negative points and all other coins and dollars gave them positive points. The classes wanted to have the lowest amount of points. The totals were announced daily, which helped motivate students to bring in money and strategize where it would make the most impact. We were excited when the first day’s total was around $200. Then students started bringing in huge money bags and pails full of pennies. Large bills were being put in other class’s containers. Some students took the flyers and brought them around to their neighborhoods door-to-door. It was so inspirational to see how the kids rallied for Caleb. Not only was this a school event, but the community support was incredible. We were able to raise $5,235 for Caleb. One of the students asked another student which class they thought won the Penny War, and that student responded, “Caleb won!” Photos by Jodie Daniels 6th Grade Teacher at Chatfield Elementary School

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Fillmore County police report Chatfield Police Department Jeffrey Albert Dittfach, 35, Lake City, Minn.; 12/11/2014, DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 3/15/2016), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 60 days for one year). Serve as work release (if eligible) – extend jail time to Monday April 20th; if defendant is on interlock device would not have to serve the jail time, otherwise report by 9:00 a.m. 4/20/2015 to serve 30 days jail time. Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (3/16/2015): Remain law abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, No driving without insurance – have valid license to drive, Sign Probation Agreement – all conditions under directed of DFO, Complete Chemical Assessment, Submit to Chemical Testing, Submit to Random Searches, Cooperate with the search of your person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer. Fillmore County Sheriffs Office Taylor Devin Ackley, 19, Blue Earth, Minn.; 1/16/2015, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. 1/16/2015, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200. Tanner John Clement, 20, Rochester, Minn.; 1/31/2015, Open Bottle Law; Liability of Non-present Owner; Crime Described, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Devin Ray Daniel, 19, Spring Valley, Minn.; 12/09/2014, Consumption by Persons Under 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Nicole Marie Fay, 35, Spring Valley, Minn.; 2/8/2015, Speeding (66/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Kelly David Gunderson, 24, Dexter, Minn.; 1/29/2015, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance When Operating Vehicle, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Noah Curtis Kath, 20, Preston, Minn.; 3/3/2015, Driving Without Valid License or Vehicle Class/Type; Multiple Licenses Prohibited, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. 3/3/2015, Uninsured Vehicle – Owner Violation, Fine $200. William Bruce Manhart, 35, Harmony, Minn.; 2/1/2014, Domestic Assault – Gross Misdemeanor – Subsequent Violation, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 5/20/2016), Total Fee $1,065. Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 245 days for two years). Credit for time served: one day. Serve as weekends and work release. Jail time to be completed by March 1, 2015. Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (5/19/2014): Follow all conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement including the Men’s Domestic

Violence Program, Sign Probation Agreement, Remain law abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Aftercare, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to random searches, Follow all instructions of probation, Sign all releases of information, No assault, Take medications in prescribed dosage and frequency and cooperate with mental health services, No use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, Comply with all terms and conditions as set forth in file 23-CR-14-745 (concurrent case). Local Confinement – 60 days (stay 0 days). Must be served commencing on or before Feb 1, 2015 until completed. Defendant will have a furlough from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. seven days a week and can bring

a pre-packaged snack back to jail with him. He must let FCSD know where he is each day on furlough and they will do random checks on him during day. He can go to inpatient treatment and if successfully completes, he would then get day/day credit when done. Random drug and alcohol tests by law enforcement and DFO. 10/5/2014, Interrupt, Interfere, Impede, Disrupt 911 Call, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 1/26/2017), Total Fees $1,115. Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 305 days for two years). Credit for time served: 30 days. Defendant will have a furlough from 7a.m.-7p.m. seven days a week and can bring a pre-packaged snack back to jail with him. He must let FCSD know where he is each day on furlough and they will do random checks on him during day. He can go to inpatient treatment and if successSee POLICE REPORT Page 25 

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fully completes, he would then get day/day credit when done. Random drug and alcohol tests by law enforcement and DFO. Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (5/19/2014): Follow all conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign Probation Agreement, Remain

law abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment and follow all recommendations as directed by Court Services, Aftercare, No alcohol/controlled substance use as directed, No possession of alcohol or drugs as directed, Do not enter bars or liquor stores as directed, Follow all instructions of probation, Sign all releases of information as directed, Contact probation, Follow all State and Federal criminal laws, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if charged with any new crime and if have contact with law enforcement, Domestic abuse counseling/treatment – Complete men’s domestic violence program as directed, Take medications in prescribed dosage and

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, April 6, 2015

Ask a Trooper

Plates may be issued for a variety of DWI offenses, including: •A second DWI violation within 10 years. •A DWI violation while having an alcohol concentration of twice the legal limit (.16 or more). •A DWI violation while having a child under the age of 16 in the vehicle if the child is more than 36 months younger than the offender. •A violation by a person whose driver’s license or driving privileges have been canceled under Minn. Statute section 171.04, Canceled Inimical to Public Safety (Multiple DWI violations). Special registration plates will be on the car at least one year from the date of incident. It is important to note that in some cases, special registration plates must be displayed for longer than one year due to multiple DWI offenses or other

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: Could you explain the significance of the W on license plates? Answer: I believe Minnesota started using “whiskey” or “special registration” plates back in the mid- to late 1990’s. They are comTroy H. monly called Christianson “whiskey” plates because they start with the letter “W” which is followed by a second letter and 4 numerals. The purpose of the plates is to alert law enforcement and the public that either the person driving the vehicle or someone that had driven the vehicle was guilty of an “enhanced” DWI violation. 3 col x 5.75”

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driving without license violations. A person found guilty of a gross misdemeanor DWI offense requiring this special registration may also be liable for up to a $3,000 fine and/or one year in jail. In 2013, 25,719 motorists were arrested for DWI in Minn. and one out of seven drivers had a DWI violation on their record. Everyone has a role in keeping our roads safe — and that means never getting behind the wheel impaired, always plan for a safe ride home before you party, and make sure your friends don’t risk drinking and driving. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minn., send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minn. State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester Minn. 55901-5848. (Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us Twitter: MSPPIO_SOUTH)

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Celebrating America’s

On Friday evening, March 27, 2015, at approximately 7:57 p.m., a Fillmore County Deputy conducted a traffic stop at East Grant St. and North Section Ave, in the City of Spring Valley. The traffic stop was for an equipment violation. As the deputy approached the suspect vehicle, the driver of the vehicle drove off at a high rate of speed. A pursuit of the suspect vehicle ensued. The pursuit of the vehicle ended when the suspect ditched his vehicle west of Spring Valley, just into Mower County. The suspect then fled on foot into a wooded area. Officers from Mower County, Minn. State

Patrol, Grand Meadow Police, Rochester Police K-9 Officer, and additional Fillmore County Deputies responded to the scene 3 col 5.75” The suspect was located to xassist. and apprehended by the Rochester Police K-9 Officer and his K-9 at approximately 8:56 PM. 33 col col xx 5.75” 5.75”

The suspect was identified as Michael Drew Williams, 43, of Spring Valley, Minn. Williams is under arrest and being held on charges which include Fleeing A Police Officer In A Motor Vehicle. There were no injuries as a result of this pursuit.

Celebrating America’s Farmers

Celebrating America’s Farme Celebrating America’s Farmers

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I invite invite you to join Farm Bureau in saying thanks to farmers. America’s II invite you join Farm in to you to toto joinjoin Farm Bureau Bureau in saying saying thanks thanksin to America’s America’s farmers. I invite you Farm Bureau saying thanksfarmers. to Americ On March 26, 2015, Ryan Steve Rehm Steve Rehm Steve Rehm Steve Rehm Alexander Weidemann, 121 St Paul St SW of 121 St Paul St SW 121 St Paul St SW 121 St Paul St SW Steve Rehm Preston, MN 55965 Rushford, appeared before JudiPreston, MN 55965 Preston, MN 55965 Preston, MN 55965 121 St Paul St SW 507-765-3814 507-765-3814 507-765-3814 507-765-3814 cial Officer Matthew J. Opat. Preston, MN 55965 Weidemann, 19, is charged with 507-765-3814 Terroristics Threats – Reckless Disregard Risk, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about FB03‐MS‐1 (11‐13) March 25, 2015, within Fill(11‐13) the defendant more FB03‐MS‐1 County, allegedly directly or indirectly threatened to commit a crime Canton FB03‐MS‐1to (11‐13) of violence with the purpose terrorize another or in a reckless disregard of the risk of causing Hay & Straw such terror. FB03‐MS‐1 FB03‐MS‐1(11‐13) (11‐13)

Fillmore County resident is a lottery winner ROSEVILLE, MN. – Congratulations to David Ewald of Spring Valley. Ewald won $21,000 by playing the Lottery’s Spring Fever Crossword scratch game. Ewald claimed the prize on April 1, 2015. The winning ticket was purchased at Fareway Stores Inc., 2012 - 2nd Ave. N.E. in Stewartville.

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To Consign Hay, Straw or Corn Stalks or For More Information: Call Don 507-743-2250 or Gehling Auction Company 507-765-2131 All hay must be on the lot by 5:00 pm the Friday prior to the auction. Loader tractor will be onsite 1 week ahead of sale and 1 week after the sale. All round bales & big square bales must be unloaded. No Saturday, Sunday or Sale Day unloading. Loader fee is $1.00 per bale. Only small square bales will be sold on trailers or wagons but must be weighed empty and full. There will be no exceptions. www.gehlingauction.com or email denny@gehlingauction.com matt@gehlingauction.com

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Recycling 101 By LaVerne C. Paulson Recycling Education Coordinator Is this landfill garbage or is it recyclable? Where can I get rid of it? How much is it going to cost? Is this Household Hazardous Waste? If you have not contemplated one of these questions in the last few years, or perhaps the last few months, you are one LaVerne C. of a very Paulson small group of Fillmore County residents. For most of you, here is a list of what the Resource Recovery Center in Preston will accept, and the cost of disposal, if there is a fee. Please clip this from the paper and keep it for future

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questions. If you have any other questions concerning the disposal of an item or two, feel free to call the Recovery Center at 507-765-4704 or e-mail me at lpaulson@co.fillmore. mn.us<mailto:lpaulson@ co.fillmore.mn.us> •Landfill Material (no out of county waste or asbestos accepted) - $74.00 per ton, Solid Waste Management Tax - 17%, Out of County Recyclables - $86.58 per ton (no SWMT). •White Goods/Major Appliances - $10.00 each. •TV’s and Computer Monitors - $10.00 each. •Tires: All tires must be dry with mud, dirt, and contaminates removed. Car and light truck - $3.00 off rim/$6.00 on rim, Large truck - $10.00 off rim/$20.00 on rim, Small tractor tire - $25.00 off rim/$50.00 on rim, Large tractor tire $45.00 off rim/$90.00 on rim,

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 household each week.

Off road tires (spreader, combine, loader, etc.) - $50.00 off rim/$100.00 on rim. •Fluorescent Bulbs: 4 foot or less - $.50, Over 4 foot, plus U-shaped, circular, and shielded - $1.00. •High intensity discharge, high pressure sodium, metal halide, or mercury vapor $2.50. CFL’s - $.50, Oil Filters: One quart or smaller $.50, Over one quart - $1.00 •Ballasts: Non PCB containing ballasts - $.50, PCB containing ballasts - $3.50 There are two Hazardous Household Waste collection days each year in Fillmore County. They are the first Tuesday in May and the first Tuesday in October. An article usually appears in the newspaper a few weeks prior to HHW day. Look for the next one sometime in the middle of April. There is also a notice published in the paper that

lists information concerning the collection of acceptable hazardous household waste. Recyclables can be brought to the Recycling Center any day the courthouse is open. There is no charge for dropping off recyclables. The Salvation Army containers are located in the Recycling Center as well. The Recycling Center is also open the first Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. until noon, unless there is a holiday involved. You may want to call 765-4704 to see if the Resource Recovery Center and the Recycling Center are open on a Saturday when you plan to visit. The Resource Recovery Center accepts, free of charge, items such as used oil, car batteries, motorcycle batteries, rechargeable batteries from lawn trimmers and construction tools, small rechargeable batteries, and button batteries

of all kinds. We will also gladly accept mercury thermometers as well as safely packaged “sharps”. The large blue or black container under the overhang of the Recycling Center is for metal of all sorts. Grills, barbed wire, bolts, nuts, nails, aluminum siding, satellite dishes, cookware, tire rims, lawn mowers, snow blowers, bicycles, angle iron, pipes, tillers, sinks, steel posts, steel rods,....anything metal. If it is too heavy to lift into the container, just set it near the container and we will get it into the bin. Once again, if you have any questions regarding what we accept or the fees, please feel free to call the Resource Recovery Center, or e-mail me.

FLASHBACK Groovy!

Do you remember what was happening in Fillmore County the week of April 7, 1986? Our team searched the archives to find Volume 1, Number 26 of the Fillmore County Journal, and here’s what we found.

the Fillmore County history Center & genealogy library 202 County rd 8 Fountain, mn 55935 507-268-4449 fchc@frontier.com http://fillmorecountyhistory.wordpress.com/

Coming this summer to the Fillmore County history Center the minnesota historical society traveling exhibit “Coming of Age: the 1968 generation” will be on display at the Fillmore County history Center museum July 4-october 4, 2015

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., APRIL 7

WED., APRIL 8

•Story Hour, 11am, Harmony Public •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-10:30am, •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, Library. No school, no story hour.* • Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Bldg., 113 E. Jessie 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* St., Rushford.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, Lutheran Church, upstairs of education wing, 202 N. Oak, Mabel. •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-6pm, 3-3:30 pm, Coffee Street Fitness, 102 515 Washington St. NW, Preston.* Coffee St., Lanesboro. Free will donations •Chatfield Brass Band rehearsal, 7pm, Chatfield Elementary Band Room. New •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* members welcome. Call (507) 867-3315 10:30-11am. Harmony Community •VFW Post & Ladies Auxiliry Center. Free will donations accepted. meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall. or email bcdnarv@aol.com.* •AA Class “Road’s Journey”, 8pm, 301 (507)288-6944 for info.* THURS., APRIL 9 E Franklin St., Spring Valley (a yellow •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, house).* •Free Senior Coffee and homemade Preston Public Library. Knitting for all dessert, 9am, Clara House.* levels.* FRI., APRIL 10 •Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, •Rushford Food Shelf, 9am-11:30 am, •Solo Friends over 50 Group, 6pm, 12:30-4 pm, Tenborg Bldg., 113 E Jessie Spring Valley Public Library.* Spring Valley area. For more information St., Rushford.* •VFW Auxiliary meeting, 7pm, and location, call (507) 226-4595. •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-4pm, Preston Servicemen’s Club. •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer 515 Washington St NW, Preston.* Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, Fillmore St., Chatfield.* Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., 10:30-11am. Mabel Fire Hall, 325 W Chatfield.* Ave. Free will donations accepted. SAT., APRIL 11 •AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Prairie (507)288-6944 for info.* •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, Church, Mill St., Rushford.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* 10:30-11am. Harmony Community Center. Free will donations accepted. Printed with Soy ink (507)288-6944 for info.*

•Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, (507)251-1771 or (507)765-2518.*

SUN., APRIL 12 •VFW Men’s Auxiliary Fisher House Breakfast, 8-12:30, Spring Valley VFW Hall. •Nativity Catholic Church Mexican Fiesta, 11am-1pm, Parish Hall, Harmony. •Highland Prairie Lutheran Church Meatball Dinner, 11am-1:30pm, south of Rushford. •Second Sunday Cinema, “If You Don’t, I Will”, a French film with English subtitles, ages 17+, 3pm, Potter Auditorium, Chatfield. •Fountain AA closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*

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MON., APRIL 13 •Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston. •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30-11am. Mabel Fire Hall, 325 W Prairie Ave. Free will donations accepted. (507)288-6944 for info.* •Preston Senior Potluck, 11:30 am, Preston Servicemen’s Club, Preston. •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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DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $101,998.38 That prior to the commencement of THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF this mortgage foreclosure proceeding THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE complied with all notice requirements as TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT required by statute; That no action or AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that said mortgage, or any part thereof; default has occurred in conditions of the PURSUANT to the power of sale following described mortgage: contained in said mortgage, the above DATE OF MORTGAGE: April 24, 2001 described property will be sold by the MORTGAGOR: Rusty W. HuusSheriff of said county as follows: Oaks and Kirsten E. Huus-Oaks, husband DATE AND TIME OF SALE: April 30, and wife. 2015 at 10:00 AM MORTGAGEE: PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Mountain Pacific Mortgage Company. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by Recorded May 4, 2001 Fillmore County said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on Recorder, Document No. 315735. said premises, and the costs and ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: disbursements, including attorneys’ fees Assigned to: RBMG, Inc. Dated April 24, allowed by law subject to redemption 2001 Recorded May 4, 2001, as Document within six (6) months from the date No. 315736. And thereafter assigned to: of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, personal representatives or assigns unless Inc. Dated November 3, 2001 Recorded reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. November 19, 2001, as Document No. §580.07. 319687. And thereafter assigned to: CitiMortgage, Inc. Dated January 23, TIME AND DATE TO VACATE 2006 Recorded January 26, 2006, as PROPERTY: If the real estate is an ownerDocument No. 350924. And thereafter occupied, single-family dwelling, unless assigned to: Green Tree Servicing LLC. otherwise provided by law, the date on Dated September 10, 2014 Recorded or before which the mortgagor(s) must September 11, 2014, as Document No. vacate the property if the mortgage is not 400724. reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on October 30, 2015 TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE unless that date falls on a weekend or IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON legal holiday, in which case it is the MORTGAGE: NONE next weekday, and unless the redemption LENDER OR BROKER AND period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGE: Mountain Pacific Mortgage Company MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON Green Tree Servicing LLC MORTGAGE:None MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR 21205 280th Street, Fountain, MN 55935, REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, f/k/a Rural Route #1, Box 11, Fountain, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL MN 55935 REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 31.0303.010 BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER Exhibit A. Legal Description MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION That part of the Southwest Quarter 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER of the Southwest Quarter of Section 36. THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED Township 104 North, Range 12 West, PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN follows: FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED Beginning at the southwest corner of IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND said Southwest Quarter of the Southwest ARE ABANDONED.” Quarter; thence on an assumed bearing of North 01’30’57” West along the west Dated: February 17, 2015 line of said Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter 447.12 feet, thence Green Tree Servicing LLC North 89’45’26 East 759.92 feet; thence Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee South 00’41’18 East 439.00 feet to the south line of said Southwest Quarter of USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, the Southwest Quarter; thence South P.L.L.P. 89’08’52” West along said south line Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of 753.45 feet to point of beginning; Mortgagee containing 7.70 acres. 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Subject to a road easement on the Minneapolis, MN 55416 south line and any other easements of (952) 925-6888 record. 8 - 14-008603 FC COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A LOCATED: Fillmore DEBT COLLECTOR. ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF Publish 9,16,23,30,6,13 MORTGAGE: $110,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE

Minnesota Secretary of State Amendment to Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: little farm on the hill 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 36405 ember drive lanesboro, mn 55949 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. blake h. lauritsen-norby 36405 ember drive lanesboro, mn 55949 caleb p. lauritsen-norby 36405 ember drive lanesboro, mn 55949 4. This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name File Number: 819741900028 originally filed on march 27, 2015. 5. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: March 27, 2015 /s/ Blake H. Norby Publish 6,13

Rock Quotes Newburg Township Newburg Township is now accepting bids for crushed rock to be delivered and spread upon township roads as needed or loaded at the pile. Bids must be in the hands of the clerk by 8:00 p.m. on April 9, 2015. The township reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Please bring with two copies of your certificate of liability insurance. Genette Halverson Township Clerk Publish 30,6 City of Lanesboro rock bids The City of Lanesboro will be accepting bids for Road Rock. Bids are to be received at the City Office by 3:00pm Monday April 27th, 2015. The following is to meet State specs 1 ½ with fines and 2” with fines. To be deliver within the City of Lanesboro or picked up at Quarry. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Andy Drake, Street Supt. Publish 30,6,13 Pilot mound township closed roads Pilot Mound Township announces the opening of seasonally closed roads as of March 31, 2015. 290th St. in section 34 and Iris Road in sections 30 and 31 from the junction with Fillmore Co. 6 north for 1.3 miles are now open. William Sullivan, Clerk Pilot Mound Township Publish 6 State line cemetery assocation annual meeting The 2015 Annual Meeting of the State Line Cemetery Association will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Noon in the former State Line Church, 3067 State Line Road. Publish 30,6

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AMHERST TOWNSHIP ROAD ROCK BIDS Amherst Township will receive quotes for “Road Rock” w/ fines, to be delivered and spread on township roads as needed, also at times loaded into the township truck at the quarry. Quotes should also include “ice rock”. All quotes should be by the ton or by the yard. The rock must meet Minnesota Department of Transportation specifications and scale receipts will be required and must be submitted with billing to receive payment. All “Quotes” and a “Certificate of Insurance” must be received by the clerk at the Town Hall on or before the meeting by 8 p.m., April 13, 2015. Amherst Township reserves the right to accept or reject any or all quotes. Quotes may be sent to: Hugh F. Fendry II 21504 Firefly Road Lanesboro, MN 55949 Hugh F. Fendry II Clerk Publish 30,6

State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-15-188 In Re: Estate of Irene Edna Rathbun, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Ron Bornholdt, whose address is 15543 County 8, Spring Valley, MN 55975, to serve as the personal representative of the decedent’s estate. Any heir 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 Wed 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 of general administration, 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 17, 2015 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Applicant Steven Corson Atty. #18995 CORSON LAW OFFICES, LLC 117 St. Paul St SW POBox 65 Preston, MN 55965 PHONE: 507-765-2121 FAX: 507-765-2122 info@corsonlaw.com Publish 30,6

Minnesota Secretary of State Amendment to Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: creative cuts salon and boutique 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 109 N. Main Street mabel, mn 55954 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. pamela gene rasmussen 210 n. maple street mabel, mn 55954 4. This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name File Number: 816536300024 originally filed on march 11, 2015. 5. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: March 11, 2015 /s/ Pamela Gene Rasmussen Publish 30,6

Bristol township rock quotes Bristol Township will receive quotes for crushed rock that meet the state specifications to be delivered and spread on township roads by order of the supervisors. Certificate of insurance must accompany all quotes. Quotes must be in the hands of the clerk of Bristol Township by Monday, April 13, 2015 at 3:30 p.m. The board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. Eunice Biel, Clerk 24983 120th St. Harmony, MN 55939 507-251-7614 Publish 30,6

State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-15-178 In Re: Estate of Evelyn M. Jacobson, a/k/a Evelyn Minnie Jacobson, 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 November 17, 2006. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Robert Joseph Streit, whose address is 21272 163rd Avenue, Spring Valley, MN 55975, to serve as the personal representatives 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 17, 2015 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Applicant Steven Corson Atty. #18995 CORSON LAW OFFICES, LLC 117 St. Paul St SW POBox 65 Preston, MN 55965 PHONE: 507-765-2121 FAX: 507-765-2122 info@corsonlaw.com Publish 30,6 ARENDAHL TOWNSHIP ROCK QUOTES The Arendahl Township Board will accept quotes on crushed rock which meets state specifications. Quotes are to be on a per yard basis, also for rock to be picked up at the quarry by the Township. Certificate of Insurance must accompany all quotes. Quotes are to be sent or delivered to the Township Clerk on or before 7:00 pm, April 14, 2015. The board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. Keith Brown 32060 Furrow Road Lanesboro, MN 55949 Publish 6,13

State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-15-187 In Re: Estate of Marguerite Elaine Wolfgram, also known as Marguerite E. Wolfgram and Marguerite Wolfgram, 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 December 9, 2002, and a Codicil dated July 6, 2011. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Tammy Wolfgram, whose address is 705 South Washington Ave., Spring Valley, Minnesota 55975 and Ryan Wolfgram, whose address is 404 Center Avenue, Spring Valley, Minnesota 55975, to serve as the personal representatives 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 representatives. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representatives 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 representatives have 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 representatives or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: March 17, 2015 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Applicant Jennifer A. Gumbel Springer & Gumbel, P.A. 141 West Fillmore St. P.O. Box 469 Preston, MN 55965 Attorney License No: 387724 Telephone: (507) 765-3600 FAX: (507) 765-3629 Publish 30,6

Fillmore township rock quotes Fillmore Township will accept written quotes on a per ton basis for crushed road rock to be delivered and spread. Certificate of insurance must accompany all bids. Quotes must be in the hands of the Clerk of Fillmore Township by Monday, April 13, 2015 at 7:00 p.m., when they will be opened at the township meeting. The board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. Bonnie Heidtke, Clerk 26297 County 7 Fountain, MN 55935 507-459-3443 Publish 30,6 State of minnesota county of fillmore third judicial district DISTRICT COURT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-15-230 In Re: Estate of JAMES EDWARD OBER, a/k/a JAMES E. OBER, 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 March 3, 2014. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Carole Gunderson, whose address is 15815 304th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975, to serve as the personal representatives 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 30, 2015 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Applicant Steven Corson Atty. #18995 CORSON LAW OFFICES, LLC 117 St. Paul St SW POBox 65 Preston, MN 55965 PHONE: 507-765-2121 FAX: 507-765-2122 info@corsonlaw.com Publish 6,13

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415 Fillmore St. W, PREStON

130 4th Ave. SE, HARMONy

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320 ave. b ne, chatField

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32337 Juniper rd., 4 bedrooms • 2 baths • Main floor master • Main floor laundry • New flooring • New windows • Vinyl siding • chatField Fenced yard • Storage shed • patio • Garage 6.22 acres • 7 bedrooms • 3 baths • 4800 Sq.ft • 2 family rooms • Rec room • Fireplace • Living room $229,900 • Formal dining room • Large deck • Large private patio • 2 laundry rooms • Master bath • W/in closet 920 grand St. Se, • 4 car garage • Heated shop • Great location 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 $139,900 ranch home • 3 and built-in bookshelves • 2-car heated garage • 1 car bedrooms • 2 baths • Steel siding • large private fenced detached garage • 6/10 acre • Hot tub yard • 2 decks • Walk-out • 2 storage sheds • New roof • New sewer line • Newer furnace • updated electrical box 509 park St. Se., chatField

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$194,500

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$139,900

porch • large fenced yard • Storage shed

18 3rd St. Sw, eyota

$86,900

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704 kenilworth ave, laneSboro

11.69 Acres - Lanesboro, 4 bedrm/2 bath home with many updates. Original wood floors, high ceilings, and nice detail. Outbuildings include 45x24 hay shed, 48x32 pole shed, wood shed, and fenced pasture. New well 2014. $189,900

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2110 peterSen dr nw, Stewartville

townhouse • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • 2 car garage • Wood floors, fireplace • 2 acres in city limits • 4 large bedrooms • 3 baths • Sauna Open floor plan • deck 200 hillSide ave., laneSboro

• Main floor laundry • Formal living and dining • Open floor plan • Wood floors • large family room • rec room $129,900 CED! • Wet bar • updated kitchen • Walk-out • deck • patio REDU 208 aShburn • Covered porch • 25x52 shop w/heat and air • 12x52 building • 14x20 garden shed w/cement floor • 2+ heated St., laneSboro attached garage • New roof, furnace, air and water heater (inveStMent rental or perManent hoMe) • Mature trees • Wildlife • Great views • private 920 Main St., chatField

4 bedrooms • New roof • Newer plumbing • updated electrical • New kitchen cabinets and counters • Main floor laundry • 2 car garage • deck $93,900 $102,500

308 cedar St., Fountain

large ranch • 3 bedrooms on main floor • Main floor laundry • large yard • Wood floors • New windows

$225,000 43764 State hwy 44, Mabel

8.97 Acre Hobby Farm • 3+Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Wood Floors • remodeled Kitchen •island Bar • living room • Family room • d/O • Steel Siding • deck • 24x40 107 Zenith St., laneSboro 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • douglas Fir floors • archways Garage/Shop • Heated Shop • Garden Shed • Horse/ 2.7 acres • City limits • private • Wooded • 3 bedrooms • 2 • Open living and dining room • d/o • 2 car garage • Cattle Barn •tillable • pasture • apple trees and plum trees • Black top roads • Edge of City limits baths • Vinyl siding • W/o lower level • Gorgeous setting Enclosed porch • Block exterior $104,900

SOLD 22735 Hickory Rd., LANESBORO

15 3rd St. SE, HARMONy

23535 341st Ave., LANESBORO

20489 Mayapple Lane, PREStON

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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 $99,500

403 hillcreSt St. e, laneSboro

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 kitchen and dining area • Covered deck • W/out to patio • 2 car attached garage • 2 car heated detached garage • Finished loft area

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 $159,900

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 $146,500

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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

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Yucatan Township will be accepting sealed bids on a 1980 Ford 555 backhoe with 1,118 hrs. Mail bids to: Yucatan Township, 8882 E. Twin Ridge Rd. Houston, MN 55943. Contact John Dewey for viewing and information at 507-896-3566. Bids must be received by April 13, 2015. Yucatan Township reserves the right to reject any and all bids. s30,6-o

FREE $50 WAL-MART GIFT CARD & 3 FREE issues of Your Favorite Magazines! Call 866-932-0426 (MCN) 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)

Babydoll lambs, reg., wht., ram $150, ewe $250. 507-438-1414 s23,30,6,13-o

DISH TV RETAILER - SAVE! Starting $19.99/month (for 12 months). FREE Premium Movie Channels. FREE Equipment, Installation & Activation. CALL, COMPARE LOCAL DEALS! 1-800-390-3140 (MCN)

HEAT YOUR ENTIRE HOME water. EPA Qualified. Call today about limited time, money-saving offers! Theobald Heating Solutions 507-533-4523. (C125)-tfn

Switch & Save Event from DirecTV! Packages starting at $19.99/mo. Free 3-Months of HBO, STARZ, SHOWTIME & CINEMAX. FREE GENIE HD/DVR Upgrade! 2015 NFL Sunday Ticket Included with Select Packages. New Customers Only IV Support Holdings LLC- An authorized DirecTV Dealer. Some exclusions apply - Call for details 1-800-269-4217 (MCN)

TRAILER SALE! Dump trailers from $3,341.00 and up. Close-out on Gooseneck trailers 28’,30’ & 32’. 6x12 V-nose cargo, ramp door $2,750.00. 7’x10’ trike hauler cargo v-nose $2,990.00. 515-972-4554 www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com (MCN) STEEL BUILDINGS Must Go! 1-60’x101’, 1-75’x125’, 1-103’x250’. May Split. Call Today & Save Thousands!!! 800/411-5866 (MCAN)

AUTO INSURANCE STARTING at $25/Month! Call 877-929-4394 (MCN) FIND THE LOVE YOU DESERVE! Discover the path to happiness. New members receive a FREE 3-minute love reading! Entertainment purposes only. 18 and over. 800-981-0092 (MCN)

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620 UNION ST NE , CHATFIELD

$54,900

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

apr 10th, 11th & 12th.….......7:30pm Rated PG • Run Time: 1 hour 52 minutes Bring your own Bucket for popcorn everyday & save! www.jemmovies.com • 507-886-7469

AUCTION CALENDAR Second Monday Nov. - April - Gehling Auction Hay and Straw Sale. Hay sales will be held at 12:00 noon. For more info call Don Ward at 507-743-2250 or Gehling Auction Company at 507-765-2131. Listing in the Journal. Fri., Apr. 10 at 10:30 am - Zenke Auction Realty. Farm Auction. For more info call Zenke Auction Realty, Caledonia, MN at 507-8952090. Also email at www.zenkeonline.com or www.zenkeauctionrealty.com. Listing in the Journal. Mon., Apr. 13 at Noon- Gehling Auction Hay and Straw Sale. Hay sales will be held at 12:00 noon. For more info call Don Ward at 507-743-2250 or Gehling Auction Company at 507-765-2132. Listing in the Journal. Sun., Aug. 24 9am - Coin, 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. Sat., Apr. 11 at 9:30am - Drury Auction. Antiques and collectibles, furniture & houshold, Old Mortician & funeral supplies. Auction held at Fountain Community Center, Fountain , MN. For more information contact Boyum Auctions at 507-273-6941. Listing in the Journal.

ONLINE AUCTIONS Sun., Apr. 12 at 5:30pm - DARR online auction. 5 bidding days. For more info and complete listing DARR Auctions & Realty 800-852-0010 or www.darrauctions.com. Partial listing in the Journal To list your Auction 507-765-2151

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REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE QUALITY BUILT TWIN HOME

#4059060

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

416 GROVE ST NE , CHATFIELD

SOLD 416 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD

ELCOR Realty Co.

#4059129

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

NEW TOWNHOME UNDER CONSTRUCTION

TIM DANIELSON

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

$124,900

REAL ESTATE

5.22 ACRES – HORSES WELCOME!

2005 TOWNHOME WITH FINISHED LOWER LEVEL NEW LISTING

• 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!

501 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD

NEW LISTING

$169,900

$199,900 16268 COUNTY 2, CHATFIELD #4060100

#4060464

• 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

TOTALLY REMODELED – PRIVATE BACKYARD

• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • New well & septic • Remodeled with tons of improvements • Barn w/lean-to • 2-Garages • Workshop • Fenced pasture • Spring fed creek • Blacktop Road

NEW PRICE

$102,900 #4059569

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

NEW PRICE

10512 55TH ST SE, EYOTA

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.

$129,900 #4059306

$349,900 31310 GAELIC ROAD, LANESBORO #4058134

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

www.timdanielson.com

TOWNHOME LOTS

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.

SOLD 14625 COUNTY RD 142 SE, DOVER

SO • 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 5,388 sq. ft. • 3 Car garage

122 BURR OAK AVE NE, LD CHATFIELD

• 2 Bedrooms • SO 3 BathsLD •, 4,200 sq. ft. • Blacktop

LD woodwork SO • 3 Bedroom • 2 bath • Original

385 HARRISON ST, LEWISTON

• 4 Bedroom • 3SO Bath • LD Walkout • 0.88 acre • 1987

515 1ST AVE SW, HARMONY

508 JEREMIAH ST SE, PRESTON

LD • 2 Bedroom • SO Main floor laundry • 2,030 sq. ft. For more information on these listings and others visit...

• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Walkout • 3 Season porch • Open layout • Sunroom • Paneled doors • Fireplace • Quality built • Master suite • Southern Exposure • Abundance of storage • View • Finished 2 car garage

77 ACRE FARM

• 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

LOTS AND ACREAGES FOR SALE

$245,000 360 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD #4060675

CATTLE/HORSE/HUNTING

DOVER-EYOTA OR CHATFIELD SCHOOLS 3 ACRES

242 SILVER ST S, WYKOFF

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NEW RANCH WITH MAIN FLOOR LIVING!

OWN FOR LESS THAN RENT!

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Wanted: Cars, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfno

DISH TV Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) SAVE! Regular Price $34.99. Call Today and Ask About FREE SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 866-4882971 (MCN)

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221 WINONA ST NE, CHATFIELD

• 4 Bedroomn •SO 2 bath LD •2 kitchens • Walkout, 2,208

514 PLEASANT ST SW, CHATFIELD

• 2 BedroomsSO • Den •LD Full basement • Patio

313 TWIFORD ST SW, CHATFIELD

SOLD

• 3+ Bedrooms • 2 Baths, 2 Car Garage • New cabinets

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EMPLOYMENT NOW HIRING WELDERS. Come work for a growing Minnesota company. Benefits and competitive pay. Go to www.felling.com, click on employment link and email the link. Felling Trailers (MCN)

EMPLOYMENT Lanesboro Golf Course is looking for outside help involving mowing and trimming. Must be 18 or older. Call 507273-7818 or 507-467-3742. h6,13,20,27o

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 and Part-time & Full-time CNA shifts available.

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.”

Green Lea Senior Living

115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 E.O.E.

…because the journey matters

Monday, April 6, 2015

EMPLOYMENT Transportation Director/Mechanic at the Lanesboro Public School. Full-time, 12 month position. Requires a Minnesota Bus Drivers License. Please send letter of application and resume to: Lanesboro Public School, 100 Kirkwood St. E., Lanesboro, mN 55949. Applications close April 27, 2015. h6,13,20-o Drivers CDL-A: Co-$2500 Sign-On, Excellent Pay Package & Outstanding Benefits! OOp’s-$4000 Sign-On + 76% of line haul! 855-252-1634 h6,13-x DRIVERS CDL-A: Excellent Hometime! Late Model Equipment! $2500 Sign-on! Great Pay, Set Increases & Bonuses! Regional or Long Haul. 1 year exp. 855902-7681 h30,6-x NOW HIRING Company OTR drivers. $2,000 sign on bonus, flexible home time, extensive benefits. Call now! Hibb’s & Co. 763/389-0610 (MCAN) DELIVERY/YARDMAN Accepting applications for full time yardman/deliveryman/boom truck operator. Must be able to lift and carry building materials. CDL preferred or be willing to obtain. Apply in person at Chatfield Lumber Co. Inc., 4707 Co. Rd. 7 S.E., Eyota, MN. 55934 h30,6-o

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

Layout Assistant

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

HELP WANTED:

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EMPLOYMENT CHS has a full time opening for a CDL Driver / Applicator at the Grand Meadow location. Potential employees must be familiar with farm equipment, mechanically inclined, must have a Class A or B CDL and be able to obtain a HazMat and tanker endorsement. CHS offers competitive pay, health insurance, and a retirement plan. If you have questions about the position, contact Mike at 507-754-5125. EOE. h23,30,6,13-o

EMPLOYMENT OSTRANDER CARE & REHAB is accepting applications for full-time, parttime or on-call RN’s, LPN’s, and CNA’s. All shifts available. Please apply at 305 Minnesota Street, Ostrander, MN, 55961 Attn: DON, or visit our website for an application www.careandrehab.org. Come join our family. EOE h23,30,6,13o

SEMCAC - ClERiCAl OpENiNg AdMiNiSTRATivE ClERk Semcac is looking for an Administrative Clerk to work 24 hours per week in our Rushford, MN office. Responsibilities include telephone duties, posting and delivering mail, and miscellaneous clerical duties. Must have good communication skills and computer experience. Benefits include vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay. Applications & more information available at www.semcac.org or by contacting Barb Thompson at Semcac, (507) 864-8202, or barb.thompson@semcac.org. Applications must be received by Friday, April 10, 2015. EOE

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals

nursing assistant Full-Time Evening Shift

Spring Valley & Rushford

HELP WANTED Looking foR: Energetic, hard working, & dedicated employees. ALL sHifTs AvAiLAbLE.

MusT bE AbLE To Work WEEkENDs Apply online or in store at the Spring Valley & Rushford Locations

$1000 SiGn-on BonuS • Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center For more information contact 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

IT COULD BE YOUR JOB TO

CHANGE THE WORLD Now hiring a

Grain Buyer • Competitive Salary • 401k matching • Full beneﬁts POET is seeking highly motivated, hard-working individuals for these positions in Preston, MN. To view this position and more, visit POET.com/careers. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seasonal Agronomy Help

NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR Part-Time Seasonal positions at our Plainview, St Charles & Stewartville agronomy locations. Available positions include: Truck Drivers – CDL Required Skid Loader/Forklift Operator Loading Dock/Yard Work Assistant All positions must be willing to work long hours as weather and work load dictates. Serious inquiries only. Email résumés and applications to Scott Schwanke, Plainview schwanke@allamericancoop.com Brian Orth, St Charles orth@allamericancoop.com Matt Thoreson, Stewartville thoreson@allamericancoop.com OR Apply in person at your local Progressive Ag Center location in Plainview, St Charles or Stewartville. For complete job descriptions go to www.allamericancoop.com

HelP WANTeD

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

COME JOIN OUR GROWING COMPANY.

WE OFFER

• COMPETITIVE WAGES • PAID VACATION AND HOLIDAYS • 401K • GREAT WORKING ENVIRONMENT

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

KiNgsley Mercantile inc.

Junior D. Miller • Mabel, MN

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

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EMPLOYMENT

Full-time Production Position: Hiring a full-time production position. Monday - Friday 8 am 4:30 pm, Preston Specialties - Lanesboro, MN. Stop for an application or call 507467-2137 h23,30,6-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)

MEDICAL BILLING TRAINEES Needed. Train at home to process medical billing & insurance claims! No experience needed! Online training at Bryan University! HS diploma/GED & computer/Internet needed. 877/259-3880 (MCAN)

Is Your Group or orGanIzatIon LookInG for Extra MonEY??? The Preston Park Board is looking for a group or organization to run the concession stand at the Preston ball fields this year. Beginning as soon as the 2015 Lady Falcon softball season starts through the first weekend in August. You can earn up to $1,000.00 and know that you are helping out your community! All expenses are paid by the Preston Park Board. Please contact Preston city Hall for details • 507-765-2153

GREEN LEA SENIOR LIVING IS LOOKING FOR SPECIAL PEOPLE WHO WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Must be caring, compassionate, and a team player.

Full-time RN/LPN

Bonus Pay on weekends and shift differential. Contact Joyce or Suzy or stop by for an application.

Green Lea Senior Living

115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 E.O.E.

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, April 6, 2015

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) SOFTWARE ENGINEERS Programmers with C+, .NET or C# experience or training. High pay scale. Aatrix Software, Inc. A rapidly growing eFile provider bruces@aatrix.com (MCAN) NEED CLASS A CDL TRAINING? Start a career in trucking today! Swift Academies offer PTDI certified courses and offer “best-in-class” training. New academy classes weekly. No money down or credit check. Certified mentors ready and available. Paid (while training with mentor). Regional and dedicated opportunities. Great career path. Excellent benefits package. Please call: 866/9758141 (MCAN) LINSMEIER TRUCKING A MN based company is now hiring Company Drivers & Owner/Operators to pull hopper bottom in the upper Midwest. Home weekends. Call 320/382-6644 (MCAN) 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) PAID IN ADVANCE! MAKE $1000 A WEEK mailing brochures from home! Genuine Opportunity! No experience required. Start Immediately! www. localmailers.net (VOID IN SD, WI) (MCN)

…because the journey matters

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals

Eagle Bluff ELC in Lanesboro has immediate opening for part-time cook with fulltime opportunities. Day-to-day duties include: prepping, cooking, baking, serving, cleaning and more in our fast-paced, well-equipped kitchen and dining room. Our foodservice team has opportunities to develop and test new recipes and ideas. Foodservice experience preferred but willing to train candidate with promising qualifications. Compensation dependent on experience and skills. Flexible hours. E-mail letter of interest and questions to foodservice@eagle-bluff.org or call Sara Mc at 507-467-2437. h6,13,20-o CHS has openings for seasonal CDL drivers. Potential employees must have a Class A or B CDL and will need to obtain a current medical card before employment start date. Applications are available at any CHS location. If you have questions about this position, please contact Mike at 507-754-5125 or Troy at 507-657-2234. EOE. h16,23,30,6-o

The Creamery is looking for cooks, waitresses, dishwashers days and nights seeking applications now stop in or call 507864-7214. h6,13-o

A Great Read!

Resident AssistAnt

Oxford Property Management has full-time Resident Assistant opportunities available at our facility located in Harmony, MN Responsibilities include: provide personal care needs to all residents and assist with general housekeeping needs;

Requirements include: high level of confidentiality; and ability to multi-task. Previous experience in a related occupation is preferred. Hours will be nights. Physical Requirements include: ability to twist, bend, and stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs. Stop by to fill out an application or send resume to: Clara House of Harmony 455 Main Ave N Harmony, MN 55939 Fax: 608-779-0754 Email: peoplefax@nesnahventures.com

Drug Free Workplace, Equal Opportunity Employer

$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)

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

Chosen Valley Care Center, InC.

NURSING ASSISTANTS

A Senior Living Community

Full-Time, Part-Time & On-Call

Are you creative?

$750 Sign-On Bonus

A Senior Living Community

Preston Public Library is seeking applicants for the part-time position of Library Assistant – Programming Responsible for activities and programming geared toward children of all ages and adults, circulation services and other library operations as needed. Must be able to attend SELCO meetings and training in Rochester. This is a parttime (18-20 hours per week) position and will include evenings and Saturdays. Minimum qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent. Excellent customer service, computer skills and a genuine respect for children are essential. Experience working in a public library and with children is helpful. Pick up application and job description at Preston Public Library or Preston City Offices. For more information contact the library at 507-765-4511. Description may be viewed online at http://preston.lib.mn.us/ or via email bethand@selco.info. Send or bring in resume and application to the library at PO Box 439, Preston, MN 55965. Applications due by Friday, April 17, 2015. h30,6-o

1,000 Sign On Bonus

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

Chosen Valley Care Center, InC.

MAKE $1,000 WEEKLY! Paid in advance! Mailing Brochures at Home! Easy pleasant work. Begin Immediately! Age unimportant! www. HomeProfitsBiz45.com (MCN)

EMPLOYMENT

nurse Full Time Night Shift

nursing assistant • Part-Time/Evening Shift cook • Part-Time dietary aide • Part-Time/Day Shift (every other weekend/holiday)

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

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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.

The Fillmore County Journal is expanding, which means we need another

grAPhiC dESigNEr versed in Adobe Creative Suite programs. Starting with a flexible schedule with opportunities for growth into a full-time position. This job will be the right fit for someone with great attention to detail, positive customer relations skills and a flair for design. Candidates with experience in web design a plus. Please send a letter of interest and design samples to Editor, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN, 55965 or email to jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com.

Please call for more details!

ContaCt renee: at 507-498-5881

www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

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services TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR: Foreign and domestic, auto & light truck. 3 year, 100,000 mile warranty. Call for prices. Brown’s Tire, Battery, & Transmission. Rushford 507-864-2969 or 1-888-864-7049. v17eow-o Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o

schroeder drywall ReSidential - CommeRCial

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

Fillmore Central Scholarship Foundation

services CALL FOR ALL YOUR REPAIR NEEDS!

Kristin’s Sunshine Child Care has openings for ages 1-8. Licensed. Food Program. Parent Aware Member. Large fully-fenced backyard. Rushford 5 miles from I-90 on Sievers Dr. 507-4501082. h6,13,20,27-0

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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

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

Portable Welding Custom round bailing

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

Abe’s Auto body Complete Auto Body, Restoration, Glass, Towing

40 YEAR ExPERiENCE

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

TNT Lawn Service Make arrangeMentS now For your Snow Care

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

• aerating • power BrooMing • inSured • light BaCkhoe work Call: 507-268-4977 or Cellphone: 507-429-6755

(Free eStiMateS)

563.203.7043

Scheevel and Sons, Inc. (507) 765-4756 Precision Laser Excavating

Specialties: Ponds, Waterways, Terraces, Driveways, Building Sites and More. Ron (507-273-9796), Aaron (507-272-3923), Eric, & Nate Scheevel 17057 Kind Rd. • Preston, MN

AUTOS

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

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 1-800-283-0205 (MCN)

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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

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

1 bedroom apartment for rent in downtown Lanesboro. Appliances furnished and utilities included. No smoking or pets. $425 per month. Deposit required. Available April 1, 2015. Contact Lori at 507-421-1089. r-tfn-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 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

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cross-bred show pigs for sale. Born early Feb. A.I. sired. 507-459-3869 f6-o 22 NET WRAPPED large round cornstalk bales. 507-272-9046 f30,6-x 35 BIG ROUND BALES. No rain. Alfalfa brome and orchard grass. 507467-2333. f30,6-x ALFALFA/GRASS HAY 3x3x8’ + Small 50# bales. Green-soft, NO RAIN. 507-421-6050. f16,23,30,6-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 HUNTING LAND WANTED! Earn thousands on your land by leasing the hunting rights. Free evaluation & info packet. Liability coverage included. The experts at Base Camp Leasing have been bringing landowners & hunters together since 1999. Email: info@basecampleasing.com Call: 866-309-1507 BaseCampLeasing.com (MCN) AG E Q U I P M ENT TRANSPORTATION. Need your large equipment transported? Give us a call. Dealer transfers, auction purchases, tractors, combines, hay/straw, oversize/ overweight, etc. Fully insured PARKER SPECIALIZED, Long Prairie, MN Jason/Josh 320-815-8484 (MCN)

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Fillmore County Weather Forecast April 6

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This is a projected forecast, for the most up-to-date weather go to www.fillmorecountyjournal.com and click on the weather icon.

Sun & Moon Schedule Date: SunriSe & SunSet 4/06/15 6:39am 7:41pm 4/07/15 6:37am 7:42pm 4/08/15 6:36am 7:43pm 4/09/15 6:34am 7:45pm 4/10/15 6:32am 7:46pm 4/11/15 6:31am 7:47pm 4/12/15 6:29am 7:48pm

MoonriSe & MoonSet 10:02pm 7:53am 11:02pm 8:29am 11:58pm 9:09am Prev Day 9:55am 12:54pm 10:48am 1:45pm 11:46am 2:33pm 12:49am

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Faith&Worship Highland Prairie Lutheran Church

43267 Bowl Drive, Peterson, MN ~ (507) 864-2731 Church/Pre-School ~Interim Pastor: Marie Anderson January - April Worship Service 11:00 a.m. ~ Sunday School 10:00 a.m. through May 17 Visit website for new schedule beginning in May - www.highlandprairielutheranchurch.org

The Highland Prairie Lutheran Church mission statement: “Unified in Christian faith, we strive to be a loving and caring community, sharing our gift of Christ’s love in a compassionate way.” The church had its beginning in 1854 with Pastor U.V. Koren. The arrival of Rev. and Mrs. Koren provided Norwegian Lutherans their first resident pastor in six counties of Iowa and two adjoining counties in the then territory of Minnesota. This area had become the oldest permanent Norwegian settlement on the western side of the upper Mississippi. The first church was built in 1865, with N.E. Jensen serving as pastor. In 1869 Rev. Kristian Magelssen was called as pastor. During his ministry, Highland Prairie membership grew to number more than 1200. In 1896, a new church with a seating capacity of about 500 was completed just in time for Christmas services. Around 1914, during the pastorate of Rev. N.S. Magelssen (Rev. Kristian Magelssen’s son), many outstanding improvements were made to the surrounding church properties. The church park was enlarged and the plot surrounding the bowl was purchased. A large and stately parsonage was erected in 1916. In the early morning hours of Easter Sunday in 1973, a fire of unknown origin swept through and destroyed the 1896 church building. In the traditional moving-forward spirit, the congregation rallied, voted to rebuild and on September 22, 1974, worshipped in their new church building. In 1987, a Sunday school addition was completed that accommodates our children. Alongside the church building is the church park, which begins with the white pergola at the entrance and a Pioneer memorial not far from the bandstand, both created by Mr. Tarkjel Landsverk. The pioneer cabin is also located in the park, next to the picnic shelter. In the far northwest corner of the park is an amphitheater, better known as “the bowl”, which has been the setting for many weddings, concerts, and pageants. There are usually three worship services in the bowl each summer. Today, on the site of the first two churches, now stands a wayside chapel, a small-scale replica of the second church, which was built with salvage brick and stained glass from that church. Highland Prairie Lutheran Church is blessed to have an active and vibrant Sunday School. In addition the Lutheran Youth Organization is involved in the Feed My Starving Children project, and helps with the annual meatball dinner, Lenten soup suppers, and the church park and grounds maintenance. The women work throughout the year sewing and assembling 100+ quilts for Lutheran World Relief, and a quilt is sewn and given to each year to graduating seniors. We invite everyone to come and visit Highland Prairie Lutheran Church! Come for worship and to admire the wood carving work of Halvor Landsverk which adorns the sancutary. Walk around the park and grounds. Hear God speaking to you in the song of the birds and the whisper of the old oaks. It has been given to all of us.

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Highland Prairie Lutheran Church

Meatball Dinner Sunday, april 12 11:00 am - 1:30 pm

Menu: Meatballs, mashed potatoes & gravy, glazed carrots, coleslaw, rolls, lefse, dessert, & beverage Cost: Adults $9.00; Children 6-12 $5.00; Age 5 & under free.

43267 bowl Drive, Peterson or 7 miles south of Rushford, MN

also bake Sale and a raffle for Kid’s Quilt!

The following businesses have made this Faith & Worship page possible.

If you’d like your church highlighted in the weekly Faith & Worship section contact the Fillmore County Journal.

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Special Events in 2015 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church

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24480 Arrow Road Rushford, MN 55971

June 14 - Outdoor Service and Vintage Baseball Game July 12 - Outdoor Service and Vintage Baseball Game August 9 - Outdoor Service and Car Show September 13 - Rally Sunday, Outdoor Service, and Vintage Baseball Game

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Chatfield Baseball

Back Row (L to R): Manager Tommy Jech, Carter Duxbury, Dan Narveson, Cole Hines, Payton Lund, Andrew Gathje, Ethan Woltz, Head Coach Brian Baum Middle Row (L to R): Drew Hurley, Aaron Paulson, Riley Ahern, T.J. Moechnig, Connor Demorest, Manager Pat Walsh Front Row (L to R): Jerico Drogemuller, Noah Brogan, Drew Irish, Tristan Aguiar Not Pictured: Alex Bradt, Colton McGraw, Manager: Ben Pierce

Chatfield Softball

Back Row (L to R): Manager Shayleigh Johnson, Sydney Gould, Kayla Mabe, Brook Irish, Kirsten Keefe, Janessa Erding, Assistant Coach Mark Eickhoff Middle Row (L to R): Carissa Campbell, Alexis Chase, Haley Goetzinger, Kaylie Bernard, Hailee Stock, Maddy Larrabee Front Row (L to R): Kyra Dokken, Belle Berg, Kaitlyn Griffin, Kenzie Meeker, Megan LaPlante Head Coach: Jeff Johnson

2015 Chatfield Baseball Schedule Mar 30 ST. CHARLES (Win, 5-2) Mar 31 at GMLOK (Win, 19-4) Apr 2 at PEM Apr 7 SOUTHLAND Apr 14 at W-K (doubleheader) Apr 17 at La Crescent Apr 20 at Stewartville Apr 21 L-A Apr 23 at Cotter Apr 28 at FC/L Apr 30 CAL-SG May 1 at St. Charles May 4 R-P May 5 GMLOK May 7 at Southland May 8 PEM May 12 D-E (doubleheader) May 14 LOURDES

2015 Chatfield Softball Schedule Mar 30 at St. Charles (Win, 14-7) Apr 2 PEM Apr 13 at PEM Apr 14 W-K (doubleheader) Apr 17 LA CRESCENT Apr 20 at R-P Apr 21 at L-A Apr 23 COTTER Apr 28 FC/L Apr 30 at Cal-SG May 1 ST. CHARLES May 5 at GMLOK (doubleheader) May 7 SOUTHLAND (doubleheader) May 8 Stewartville Tourney May 12 at D-E (doubleheader)

These Businesses are Proud to Support Area Sports Teams! Bill Funk Trucking 867-3286 • Chatfield, MN Chatfield Body Shop 867-3063 • Chatfield, MN Hammell Equipment Inc. 867-4910 • Chatfield, MN

F&M Community Bank Member FDIC 867-1605 • Chatfield, MN 765-3823 • Preston, MN Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN JAC’s Bar & Grill 867-3939 • Chatfield, MN Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN

Main Street Wireless 867-0000 • Chatfield, MN

POET Biorefining 765-4548 • Preston, MN

NAPA Auto Parts Chatfield Parts House 867-4200 • Chatfield, MN

Rick Bell - State Farm Insurance 867-3630 • Chatfield, MN

Northwest Security Agency 867-4270 • Lanesboro, MN

Root River State Bank Member FDIC 867-4120 • Chatfield, MN

Olmsted Medical Center 867-4925 • Chatfield, MN

Shari’s Saloon 867-0089 • Chatfield, MN

Chatfield Gophers

Chatfield Boys Track and Field

Back Row (L to R): Keagan Clarke, Mitchell Stailey, Davis Erickson, Parker Fossum, Chase Salerno, Tyler Amy, Alex Hompe, Nathan Clarke, Hunter Saltou Third Row (L to R): Kyler Aarhus, Dakota York, Brady Woltz, Colby Aarhus, Ben Mueller, Dillon Nolan, Josh Walsh, Second Row (L to R): Kevin Bradt, Gage Tuohy, Josef Farhenholtz, Jack Tuohy, Sean Morrison, Joey Steien, Austin Swancutt, Cole Asleson Front Row (L to R): Nathan Meeker, Kyle Upchurch, Luke Dietz, Julius General, Nolan Salerno, Braydon Saltou, Cooper Frederick Not Pictured: Darian Webster, Jason Smith Head Coach: Jeff DeBuhr

2015 Chatfield Track & Field Schedule Mar 26 Byron Invite (at Rochester Regional Sport Stadium) Apr 2 at PEM Apr 7 CHATFIELD INVITE Apr 17 at L-A Apr 23 at Stewartville Apr 28 at R-P-H May 5 at Triton (Section True Team) May 9 TRC Meet (at St. Charles) May 15 at Triton May 21 at Caledonia (Sub-Sections) May 26 at Triton (Section Meet) May 28 at Triton (Section Meet)

Chatfield Girls Track And Field

Back Row (L to R): Nicole Peterson, Danielle Kramer, Makayla Pederson, Alli Hanson, Mikaela Kohlmeyer, Maddy Kammer, Mariah Bell, Autum Erickson, Haley Woltz Middle Row (L to R): Kaci Goldsmith, Courtney Tollefson, Maggie Lowery, Karen Gomez-Ruiz, Grace Friederichs, Ashlee Maker, Megan Hopp, Elizabeth Walsh Front Row (L to R): Ann Warren, Silja Erickson, Sara Hopp, Jessica Solie, Jett Tuohy, Kamrynn Westphal, Beatrice Martin Not Pictured: Hannah Blohm, Katie Meeker Head Coach: Jeff DeBuhr

These Businesses are Proud to Support Area Sports Teams! State Representative Gregory M. Davids District 28B Paid for by People for Davids Committee of Preston, MN 951-3893 • Preston, MN Steve’s Auto 867-1448 • Chatfield, MN

Sunshine Foods 867-4272 • Chatfield, MN Terri’s Tender Lovin’ Stitches 696-2275 • Fountain, MN Threads Custom Apparel 867-0111 • Chatfield, MN

Tim Danielson Elcor Realty of Chatfield 867-9100 • Chatfield, MN Torgerson - Ostby Floor Covering & Stone Covering, Inc. 273-8644 • Fountain, MN 886-4257 • Harmony, MN

William Hanson Waste Removal & Recycling 867-3527 • 259-7124 Chatfield, MN Wit Boyz, Inc. 867-2957 • Chatfield, MN

Chatfield Gophers

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2015 Chatfield Boys & Girls Golf Schedule Apr 13 PEM Apr 17 at St. Charles Apr 20 SOUTHLAND (Boys Only) Apr 24 KINGSLAND Apr 27 D-E May 1 at PEM May 4 ST. CHARLES May 7 at D-E (St. Charles GC) May 8 at Southland (Boys Only) May 12 at Kingsland May 14 TRC Meet (at Eastwood GC)

Chatfield Boys Golf

Back Row (L to R): Chris Hanson, Rhett Littrell, Levi Roline Front Row (L to R): Jacob Westrum, Aaron Lowrey Not Pictured: David Goddard Head Coach: Paul Wagner

Chatfield Girls Golf

(L to R): Lilly Gurtner, Makena Musty, Pamela Lisowski, Makara Fahrenholtz, Jenny Shafer, Paige Isensee Head Coach: Paul Wagner

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Falcons

Fillmore Central/Lanesboro Baseball

Back Row (L to R): Hunter Aggen, Walker Ward, Collin Scott, Trace Tollefson, Will Nolan, Cole Schwichtenberg, Justin Ristau Front Row (L to R): Sam Peters, Blake Bigalk, Gatlin Woellert, Nick Mensink, Kiel Larson, Jan Johannsmann, Riley Means, Casey Olson Not Pictured: Sam Rustad Head Coach: Keith Larson

Fillmore Central/Lanesboro Softball

Back Row (L to R): Gabby Brazee, Bailey Barnes, Haley Polin, Caitlyn Walsh, Katelin Mensink Front Row (L to R): Shelby Ebner, Taylor Pierce-Sprenger, Megan Hendrickson, Tayah Barnes Not Pictured: Morgan Malley, Kaitlynn Aug, Steph Erickson, Cami Jones Head Coach: Tris Tollefson

2015 Fillmore Central/Lanesboro Baseball Schedule Apr 7 at Cal-SG Apr 9 R-P Apr 10 at Cotter Apr 14 at La Crescent Apr 17 SOUTHLAND Apr 20 at PEM Apr 21 at GMLOK Apr 23 ST. CHARLES Apr 24 at W-K Apr 28 CHATFIELD Apr 30 at D-E May 1 at L-A (doubleheader) May 2 SCHAEFFER May 5 COTTER May 7 CAL-SG May 9 HOUSTON May 12 at R-P May 15 LA CRESCENT May 18 at M-C

2015 FC/L Softball Schedule Apr 7 CAL-SG Apr 10 COTTER Apr 14 LA CRESCENT Apr 17 at Southland Apr 20 PEM Apr 21 GMLOK Apr 23 at St. Charles Apr 24 W-K Apr 25 FC/L TOURNEY Apr 28 at Chatfield Apr 30 D-E May 1 L-A (doubleheader) May 5 at Cotter May 7 at Cal-SG May 12 R-P (doubleheader) May 14 M-C May 15 at La Crescent

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Falcons

Fillmore Central Boys Golf

Back Row (L to R): Vaughan Schmidt, Lee Dyreson, Damon Zutz, Alex Scrabeck, Patrick Andrade, Delton Sauer Middle Row (L to R): MaCcoy Huepenbecker, Alex Lange, Klayton Miner, Kurtis Hershberger, Dacoda Johnson, Jay Bissen, Carter Nevalainen, Head Coach Bradley Holten Front Row (L to R): Jordan Miller, Matson Kiehne, Alex Miner, Logan Bahler, Alex Love, Connor Morem, Andrew Reicks

These Businesses are Proud to Support Area Sports Teams! Al Larson & Son’s Plumbing & Heating 765-2405 • Preston, MN American Family Insurance Kiel Anderson, Agent 765-2372 • Preston, MN Amish Tours of Harmony 886-2303 • 800-752-6474 Harmony, MN B&B Olympic Bowl 765-2522 • Preston, MN Batstone CPA, LLC 886-2272 • Harmony, MN Bauer Built 765-9871 • Preston, MN Blue Ridge Storage & Truck Parts 765-4944 • Preston, MN Bluff Country Computer Works 886-9675 • Harmony, MN Branding Iron 765-3388 • Preston, MN Cetera Investment Services, Steve Donney 886-3300 • Harmony, MN

Crop Production Services 886-4222 • Harmony, MN

Harmony Agri Services, Inc. 886-6062 • Harmony, MN

Dacia’s On Main 886-HAIR • Harmony, MN

Harmony Community Healthcare Aegis Outpatient Therapy 886-6544 • Harmony, MN

F&M Community Bank 867-1605 • Chatfield, MN 765-3823 • Preston, MN Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN First State Bank of Fountain Member FDIC 268-4321 • Fountain, MN First Southeast Bank Member FDIC 743-2204 • Canton 886-6922 • Harmony, MN Fountain Building Center 268-4343 • Fountain Good Samaritan Society Home Care 765-2700 • Preston, MN Haakenson Electric 251-5535 • Preston, MN Hahn Lumber Co., Inc. 886-2232 • Harmony, MN Hammell Equipment Inc. 886-2255 • Harmony, MN

Ironside Trailer Sales & Service • Solberg Welding 886-4600 • 886-4602 Harmony, MN K&R Equipment 268-4425 • Fountain, MN

Harmony Enterprises, Inc. 886-6666 • Harmony, MN

Karen’s Beauty Shop 886-8922 • Harmony, MN

Harmony Foods 886-2225 • Harmony, MN

Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN

Harmony House 886-4612 • Harmony, MN

Kingsley Mercantile 886-2323 • Harmony, MN

Harmony Insurance Group 886-2100 • Harmony, MN

Lisa’s Klip N Kurl 765-5430 • Preston, MN

Harmony Repair Service 886-2301 • Harmony, MN

Major & Company Accounting and Tax 765-4444 • Preston

Harmony Telephone Co. 886-2525 • Harmony, MN Harmony Veterinary Clinic 886-6321 • Harmony, MN Herman’s Standard 268-4434 • Fountain, MN Gehling Implement & Auction 765-2131 • Preston, MN

McCabe Repairs 765-2404 • Preston, MN Minnowa Construction, Inc. 886-6162 • Harmony, MN Morem Electric, Inc. 886-4541 • Harmony, MN Oak Meadow Meats 886-6328 • Harmony, MN

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Falcons

2015 Fillmore Central Boys & Girls Golf Schedule Apr 7 CRESTWOOD Apr 10 at L-A Apr 14 R-P Apr 17 at Caledonia Apr 21 at La Crescent (Valley High GC) Apr 24 W-K Apr 28 L-A Apr 30 at Lanesboro May 1 at R-P May 5 CALEDONIA May 7 at Southland (tri with Houston) May 11 LA CRESCENT May 12 at W-K May 14 TRC Meet (at Eastwood GC)

Turn to Lanesboro Sports pages to see the Lanesboro/Fillmore Central/Mabel-Canton Boys & Girls Track Team Photos.

Fillmore Central Girls Golf

Back Row (L to R): Libby Onsager, Skyelar Veiseth, Cailey Rindels, Elayna Kiehne Middle Row (L to R): Madison Scheevel, Madison Bakken, Grace Miller Front Row (L to R): Taylor Bushman, Laura Donney, Katie Tammel, Hailey Lange

These Businesses are Proud to Support Area Sports Teams! Olmsted Medical Center 765-5324 • Preston, MN Pamela Ristau CPA 765-2180 • Preston, MN POET Biorefining 765-4548 • Preston, MN Preston Apple & Berry Farm 765-4486 • Preston, MN Preston Auto Parts & Root River Hardware 765-2101 • Preston, MN Preston Dairy & Farm 743-2250 • Canton, MN 765-2484 • Preston, MN Preston Floral Treasures & More 765-2214 • Preston, MN Preston Foods 765-2465 • Preston, MN Preston Liquor, LLC 765-2565 • Preston, MN Preston Service Plus 765-3846 • Preston, MN

Reicks Auto License Bureau 765-2281 • Preston, MN

S&A Petroleum - Martin Oil Preston Motor Mart bp 765-3330 • Preston, MN

Richard A Nethercut, Attorney 886-6131 • Harmony, MN

S&S Automotive NAPA Auto Parts 886-6111 • Harmony, MN

Richard’s Pump Service 268-4352 • Fountain, MN RJC Building & Remodeling 951-8786 • Harmony, MN Root River Appliance & Carpet 765-4780 • Preston, MN Root River Hardwoods Kiln Dried Lumber Store 765-2284 • Preston, MN

Sally’s Hair To Dye For 765-4773 • Preston, MN Sandy’s Hair Affair 765-2253 • Preston, MN

State Representative Gregory M. Davids District 28B Paid for by People for Davids Committee of Preston, MN, MN 951-3893 • Preston, MN Teri Klaehn CPA, LLC 765-3696 • Preston, MN Terri’s Tender Lovin’ Stitches 696-2275 • Fountain, MN

Scheevel & Sons 765-4756 • Preston, MN

The Club Bar & Veteran’s Organization 765-2205 • Preston, MN

Shooter’s Bar 352-2281 • Wykoff, MN

The Sweet Stop & Sandwich Shoppe 765-9956 • Preston, MN

SMG Web Design 765-2151 • Preston, MN

The Trailhead Inn & Suites 765-2460 • Preston, MN Torgerson’s Auto Sales & Auto Care 886-2430 • Harmony, MN Torgerson - Ostby Floor Covering & Stone Covering, Inc. 273-8644 • Fountain, MN 886-4257 • Harmony, MN Valley Design 268-4221 • Fountain, MN

Houston Hurricanes

2015 Houston Baseball Schedule Apr 6 PINE ISLAND Apr 9 ONALASKA-LUTHER (doubleheader) Apr 10 RANDOLPH Apr 13 R-P Apr 14 at L/P Apr 17 at Schaeffer Apr 21 G-E Apr 27 at M-C May 1 L/P May 4 L-A May 5 SCHAEFFER May 8 at Stewartville Tourney May 9 at FC May 12 at G-E May 14 at Randolph May 15 M-C

2015 Houston Softball Schedule Apr 7 at Onalaska-Luther Apr 10 RANDOLPH Apr 14 at L/P Apr 17 at Pine Island Apr 18 at R-P Tourney Apr 20 L-A Apr 21 G-E Apr 27 at M-C Apr 28 at D-E May 1 L/P May 9 at Hayfield Tourney May 11 at Triton May 12 at G-E May 14 at Randolph May 15 M-C

Houston Baseball

Back Row (L to R): Wesley Johnson, Dustin McNamer, Jeremiah Johnson, Brett Hoskins, Brady Happel, Damon Carrier, Dustyn Radsek Front Row (L to R): Nathan Lee, Zach Schneider, Taylor Johnston, Carter Chiglo, Brandon Grupe, Zach Brueggen Not Pictured: Tylor Nelson; Head Coach: Jason Carrier

Houston Softball

Back Row (L to R): Lizzy Tippery, Morgan Beckman, Nicole Rogich, Amber Chapel, Alyssa Rostad, Macy Englund Front Row (L to R): Emily Blexrud-Graham, Alexa Horihan, Maya Upton, Becca Lee, Alyvia King, Cortney Johnston, Abby Moss Not Pictured: Gabby Calderon; Head Coach: Dean Sonsalla

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These Businesses are Proud to Support Area Sports Teams! Alpine Nursery 896-3715 • Houston, MN Bluff Country Financial Services 896-3030 • Houston, MN

Cox True Value Hardware & Appliances 896-3146 • Houston, MN Crossroads Café 896-2076 • Houston, MN Dan Kildahl Insurance 896-2302 • Houston, MN

DDP Auto Services 896-4902 • Houston, MN

Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN

Don’s Auto Body Repair 450-2162 • Houston, MN

Gary’s Pump & Well Service 896-3330 • Houston, MN

Farmers Co-op Elevator Co. 896-3147 • Houston, MN

H&R Block 896-3105 • Houston, MN 725-3801 • Caledonia, MN

Houston Hurricanes

2015 Houston Golf Schedule Apr 10 at L/P (River Oaks GC) Apr 13 GM/LO Apr 16 Boys Invite at Willow Creek GC Apr 17 L/P Apr 20 LANESBORO Apr 23 Boys/Girls Invite at Z-M Apr 28 Boys Invite at Lake City Apr 30 at Southland (Tri with Kingsland) May 7 Boys/Girls Invite at W-K May 8 at GM/L-O May 11 at Lanesboro May 15 SEC Meet at Cedar River CG

Houston Boys and Girls Golf

Back Row (L to R): Trenten Kubitz, Brynne Schultz, Kassandra Kitching, Kate Thompson, Kelly Jerviss, Lilliane Carlson, Justin Cripps Front Row (L to R): Jarrett Erickson, Josh Gatzlaff, Dustin Stampka, Dakota Stampka Not Pictured: Laura Pelowski, Noah Carlson, Christopher Bartz, Jason Hill, Chase Benson Boys Head Coach: Kiel Kohler Girls Head Coach: Ryan Gatzlaff

These Businesses are Proud to Support Area Sports Teams! Houston Dental Clinic 896-2202 • Houston, MN

Houston Food Mart bp S&A Petroleum 896-3000 • Houston, MN Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN Loken’s Sawmill Inn 896-3331 • Houston, MN POET Biorefining 765-4548 • Preston, MN

The Bunkhouse 896-2080 • Houston, MN Root River Market Co-op 896-8001 • Houston, MN Rosendahl Repair LLC 896-7070 • Houston, MN SMG Web Design 765-2151 • Preston, MN

State Representative Gregory M. Davids District 28B Paid for by People for Davids Committee of Preston, MN 951-3893 • Preston, MN Vicki’s Accounting Services 896-3332 • Houston, MN Wieser Septic & Excavating 895-8213 • Houston, MN

Kingsland Knights

2015 GMLOK Baseball Schedule Mar 30 at D-E (PPD) Mar 31 CHATFIELD (Loss, 19-4) Apr 2 ST. CHARLES Apr 7 at W-K Apr 10 at Southland Apr 14 PEM Apr 16 COTTER Apr 21 FC/L Apr 23 at Cal-SG Apr 24 R-P Apr 28 at La Crescent Apr 30 L-A May 4 D-E May 5 at Chatfield May 7 W-K May 8 at St. Charles May 14 SOUTHLAND May 15 at PEM May 18 at L/P

GMLOK Baseball

Back Row (L to R): Reece Eickhoff, Zach Myhre, Leo Thoss, Jordan Beck, Alex Bradley, Quinn Larson, Grant Skifter, Cody Merkel Front Row (L to R): Jackson Rindels, Zack Hanson, Zach Bubany, Ethan Fenske, Brenn Olson, Sean Lohuis, Chance Hammermeister Not Pictured: Blake Olson, Josh Shorter Headc Coach: Brad Reiter

GMLOK Softball

Back Row (L to R): Head Coach John Fenske, Kellyn Webster, Lindsey Welch, Gracie Schmidt, Rio Landers, Emily Servick, Courtney Schmidt Front Row (L to R): Gretchen Corson, Alayna Meskill, Hattie Voigt, Marissa Lovejoy, Jessica Lohuis Not Pictured: Jamie Stevens, Courtney Fate, Romy Wilder, Lariah Fox, Stephanie Miner

2015 GMLOK Softball Schedule Mar 30 D-E (PPD) Apr 2 at St. Charles Apr 7 W-K Apr 14 at PEM Apr 16 at Cotter Apr 20 M-C Apr 21 at FC/L Apr 23 CAL-SG Apr 24 at R-P Apr 28 LA CRESCENT Apr 30 at L-A May 4 at D-E May 5 CHATFIELD (doubleheader) May 7 at W-K May 8 ST. CHARLES May 14 at Southland (doubleheader) May 15 PEM

These Businesses are Proud to Support Area Sports Teams! Essig Agency 346-7244 • Spring Valley, MN

Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN

Matt’s Body Shop 346-2161 • Spring Valley, MN

Olmsted Medical Center 346-7373 • Spring Valley, MN

Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN

Marburger Insurance 346-7646 • Spring Valley, MN

Napa Auto Parts 346-7326 • Spring Valley, MN

POET Biorefining 765-4548 • Preston, MN

Hyland Motors 346-2433 • Preston, MN

Marzolf Implement 346-7227 • Spring Valley, MN

Ody’s Country Meats 346-2579 • Spring Valley, MN

Scott’s Auto Works 346-9920 • Spring Valley, MN

Kingsland Knights

GMLOKs Boys Track and Field

Back Row (L to R): Marvin Heimer, Tyler Russel, Josh Bradley, Ian Meisner, Jon Hanson, Peter Torkelson, Ethan Watson Middle Row (L to R): Thomas Shaw, Isaac Miller, Cody Krahn, Micheal Bauer, Adam Koenigs, Drew Lewison, Leon Stopp, Dominiq Bouska Front Row (L to R): Assistant Coach Krystle Lonning, Colton Allen, Seth Staart, Maxwell Tapp, Tristan Harrison, Jacob Souhrada, Daniel Gottschalk, Head Coach Chris Detert Not Pictured: Mason Heimer 2015 GMLOKS Track and Field Mar 21 at UW-La Crosse (Indoor) Apr 7 at Hayfield Apr 10 at PEM Apr 14 at Stewartville Apr 16 at Triton Apr 21 at Blooming Prairie Apr 28 GMLOKS INVITE May 5 at Winona (True Team) May 12 SEC MEET (at Grand Meadow) May 14 at PEM May 21 SUB-SECTION MEET (at GM) May 26 at Triton (Sections) May 28 at Triton (Sections)

GMLOKS Girls Track and Field

Back Row (L to R): McKenzie Kirtz, Jordyn Glynn, Samantha Siskow, Andrea Mettler, Heidi Unverzagt, Lizzy Wolterman Middle Row: Head Coach Andrea McKichan, Emily Hovden, Katelyn Luthe, Corbyn Bendtsen, Kelsie Lamp, Lacey Schwartz, Sydney Bendtsen Front Row: Marina Schwanke, Kaitlyn Kirtz, Skylar Cotten, Nicole Lee, Sara Gottschalk Not Pictured: Lauren Buchholtz, Moriah Weiss

These Businesses are Proud to Support Area Sports Teams! Shooter’s Bar 352-2281 • Wykoff, MN SMG Web Design 765-2151 • Preston, MN

State Representative Gregory M. Davids District 28B Paid for by People for Davids Committee of Preston, MN 951-3893 • Preston, MN

Sunshine Foods 346-2804 • Spring Valley, MN

TJ’s Liquor 346-1979 • Spring Valley, MN

Thompson Motors 352-2435 • Wykoff, MN

True Value Hardware 346-2863 • Spring Valley, MN Zeimetz Motors 346-7337 • Spring Valley, MN

LANESBORO Burros

Lanesboro/Fillmore Central/Mabel-Canton Boys Track & Field

Back Row (L to R): Cade Pederson, Steven Rein, Jared Troendle, Chris Freese, Layton Howerton, Ludvig Sundstroem, Eric Holst, Travis Troendle, Zach Voeltz, T.J. Ruen, Nathan Eversole, Treyten Chiglo Middle Row (L to R): Eric Kunz, Bradley Heins, Brady Johnson, Brady Dutton, Matthew Lutes, Brett Wangen, Elliot Burt, Matthew Eversole, Hunter Gehrke, Michael Harrison Front Row (L to R): Carson Schwichtenberg, Jared Reinhardt, Greysen Higbe-Hurrah, Harlee Wead, Carter Rasmussen, Frank Ochtrop-Dekeyrel, Lyndon Arnold, Michael Barrett, Connor Ruen Not Pictured: Domanic Merkel Head Coach: Jared Pierce

Turn to Fillmore Central Sports Pages to see the Fillmore Central/ Lanesboro Baseball and Softball Teams.

Lanesboro/Fillmore Central/Mabel-Canton Girls Track and Field

Back Row (L to R): Katie Prinsen, Juli Salvatore, Allyson Evans, Rachel Kimball, Olivia Haug, Katie Evans, Leah Scheevel, Kendyl Bennett, Kenzie Broadwater, Paige Bennett, Leah Ruen, Gabrielle Shupe Middle Row (L to R): Kaylee Bigalk, Ashley Miner, Michaela Brazee, Alyssa Gathje, Maggie Decker, Cassidy Ruud, Alyssa Iverson, Emily Reimann, Alleigh Meyer, Bailey Ruen, Kiera Olson, Rachel Eversole, Grace Springer, Ashlyn Stahke Front Row (L to R): Mai Gjere, Peighton Presteman, Emily Snyder, Maddie Smith, Alida Berg, Kassidy Broadwater, Paige Donlinger, Daytona Hovland, Nora Rein Not Pictured: Emma Breitsprecher Head Coach: Jared Pierce

Mar 21 Mar 28 Mar 31 Apr 7 Apr 17 Apr 21 Apr 24 Apr 28 May 5 May 12 May 22 May 26 May 28

2015 L/FC/M-C Track & Field Schedule at L-A (St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University) at Gopher Classic (U of MN) at R-P-H at Chatfield at L-A at PEM at La Crescent at R-P-H at Triton (Section True Team) at GMLOKS (SEC Meet) at Caledonia (Sub-Section Meet) at Triton (Sections) at Triton (Sections)

LANESBORO Burros

Lanesboro Boys and Girls Golf

Back Row (L to R): Jonathan Bierman, Liam Dorn, Will Semmen, Hope Knepper, McKenzie Hanson, Isaac Bierman, Marcus Walbridge Front Row (L to ): Adam Sutter, Madeline Snyder, Alexis Jorgensen, Morgan Ming, Leah Jennson, Johnathan Denny Not Pictured: Marcus Mulvihill, Nick Wagner, Megan Rasmussen Head Coach: John Smith

*All Schedules Subject to Weather-Changes. See each school’s at: www.mshsl.org , www.3riversconference.org, www.southeastconference.org for adjustments.

Apr 10 Apr 13 Apr 16 Apr 20 Apr 21 Apr 23 Apr 24 Apr 27 Apr 28 Apr 30 May 7 May 8 May 11 May 15

2015 Lanesboro Golf Schedule at GM/L-O L/P Boys Invite at Stewartville (Willow Creek GC) at Houston Girls Invite at Lake City R-P GM/L-O (Girls) GM/L-O (Boys) Boys Invite at Lake City FC Boys/Girls Invite at W-K at L/P HOUSTON SEC Meet at Cedar River GC

These Businesses are Proud to Support Area Sports Teams! Bluffscape Amish Tours 467-3070 • Lanesboro, MN Cedar Valley Resort 467-9000 • Whalan, MN Commonweal Theatre Co. 800-657-7025 • Lanesboro, MN Dr. James M Waldow, DDS 467-2269 • Lanesboro, MN GIL B’s Pizza & Sub Shoppe 467-2200 • Lanesboro, MN Haakenson Electric 251-5535 • Preston, MN Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN Krage Insurance & AE Erickson Real Estate 467-3309 • Lanesboro, MN Lanesboro Sales Commission 467-2192 • Lanesboro, MN Major & Company Accounting and Tax 765-4444 • Preston, MN

Merchants Bank 467-2145 • Lanesboro, MN 864-7744 • Rushford, MN

Richard’s Pump Service 268-4352 • Fountain, MN

Pedal Pushers Cafe 467-1050 • Lanesboro, MN

River Hills Chiropractic 467-2629 • Lanesboro, MN

Peterson Creative Photography & Design 421-9906 • Lanesboro, MN

Riverside on the Root 467-3663 • Lanesboro, MN

POET Biorefining 765-4548 • Preston, MN

Root River Saloon 467-3355 • Lanesboro, MN

Preston Dairy & Farm 743-2250 • Canton, MN 765-2484 • Preston, MN

S&A Petroleum - Martin Oil Lanesboro bp Food Shop 467-2121 • Lanesboro, MN

Preston Equipment 765-3803 • Preston

State Representative Gregory M. Davids District 28B Paid for by People for Davids Committee of Preston, MN 951-3893 • Preston, MN Sveen Construction 467-2510 • 273-6015 Lanesboro, MN Terri’s Tender Lovin’ Stitches 696-2275 • Fountain, MN

Mabel-Canton Cougars

Mabel-Canton Baseball

Back Row (L to R): Assistant Coach Paul Tollefsrud, Keyser Wenthold, Pierce Lind, Wesley Richert, Jon Selness, Wyatt Frederickson, Weston Whalen, Tanner Fairchild, Michael Selness, Head Coach Karl Urbaniak Middle Row (L to R): Logan Richardson, Jared Batres, Talon Peterson, Bailey Buschman, Hunter Erickson, Bryce Michels Front Row (L to ): Caleb Keck, Drew Wyffels, Manager Dalyn Jacobsen, Brandon Schneider, Kailer McCabe

Turn to Lanesboro Sports pages to see the Lanesboro/ Fillmore Central/Mabel-Canton Boys & Girls Track Team Photos.

2015 Mabel-Canton Softball Schedule Apr 10 L/P Apr 17 at Randolph Apr 18 at R-P Tourney (vs R-P) Apr 20 at GMLOLK Apr 23 at G-E (doubleheader) Apr 24 at L/P Apr 27 HOUSTON May 4 R-P May 5 RANDOLPH May 9 at Hayfield Tourney May 14 at FC/L May 15 at Houston

2015 Mabel-Canton Baseball Schedule Apr 14 G-E Apr 17 at Randolph Apr 21 SCHAEFFER Apr 24 at L/P (doubleheader) Apr 27 HOUSTON May 1 at G-E May 5 RANDOLPH May 8 at Stewartville Tourney May 12 at Schaeffer May 14 at R-P May 15 at Houston May 18 FC

Mabel-Canton Softball

Back Row (L to R): Head Coach Kati Bergey, Maddy Michels, Hannah Nolte, Gabby Sand, Ashlyn Dahl, Danielle Graves, Assistant Coach Susie Munroe Middle Row (L to R): Hannah Underbakke, Manager Nicole Eiken, Courtney Graves Front Row (L to R): Emma Wathier, Hannah Snell, Coranda Vickerman, Lexi Thorson, Avery Arneson, Kayla Patterson

These Businesses are Proud to Support Area Sports Teams! Bank of the West Member FDIC 493-5426 • Mabel, MN Craig’s Auto Repair 493-5399 • Mabel, MN Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN First Southeast Bank Member FDIC 743-2204 • Canton, MN 886-6922 • Harmony, MN Gjere Construction 493-5864 • Mabel, MN Jim’s Car Care 272-0543 • Canton, MN Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN

Kraus Oil Co., Inc. 498-5138 • Mabel, MN Larson Well Drilling 493-5087 • Mabel, MN Nethercut Law Office 493-5088 • Mabel, MN Odell Lee Agency of Krage Insurance 493-5588 • Lanesboro, MN Pit Stop Service 493-5538 • Mabel, MN

S&A Petroleum - Martin Oil Mabel bp 493-5924 • Mabel, MN Solberg Welding & Ironside Trailer Sales & Service 886-4600 •886-4602 Harmony, MN SMG Web Design 765-2151 • Preston, MN

State Representative Gregory M. Davids District 28B Paid for by People for Davids Committee of Preston, MN 951-3893 • Preston, MN Village Farm & Home 493-5217 • Mabel, MN Steuart Laboratories Retail Outlet 493-5585 • Mabel, MN Viking Electric 498-5888 • Spring Grove, MN

POET Biorefining 765-4548 • Preston, MN Preston Dairy & Farm 743-2250 • Canton, MN 765-2484 • Preston, MN

Check out Paul Trende’s Fillmore County Sports in upcoming weeks for the latest stats and scores of your favorite sports teams!

Rushford-Peterson Trojans Rushford-Peterson Baseball Back Row (L to R): Mason McManimon-Myers, Jonnie Koenen, Bryant Weidemann, Ben Ansell, Zach Ansell, Ethan Anderson, Blake Norstad Front Row (L to R): Shawn Marg, Dawson Dahl, Sam Schwendinger, Wesley Trejo, Nathan Sarvi, Keegan Dittman Not Pictured: Lucas Clark Head Coach: Dan Mlsna

2015 Rushford-Peterson Baseball Mar 31 at La Crescent (Loss 10-1) Apr 7 L-A Apr 9 at FC/L Apr 13 at Houston Apr 14 CAL-SG Apr 17 D-E Apr 18 CASHTON Apr 20 LA CRESCENT Apr 21 at PEM Apr 23 SOUTHLAND Apr 24 at GMLOK Apr 28 ST. CHARLES Apr 30 at W-K May 1 at Cotter May 4 at Chatfield May 7 at L-A May 8 COTTER May 12 FC/L May 14 M-C May 15 at Cal-SG

2015 Rushford-Peterson Softball Apr 7 at L-A Apr 14 CAL-SG (doubleheader) Apr 17 at D-E Apr 18 R-P TOURNEY Apr 20 CHATFIELD Apr 21 PEM Apr 23 at Southland Apr 24 GMLOK Apr 28 at St. Charles Apr 30 W-K May 1 at Cotter (doubleheader) May 4 at M-C May 5 at La Crescent (doubleheader) May 7 L-A May 12 at FC/L (doubleheader)

*All Schedules Subject to Weather-Changes. See each school’s at: www.mshsl.org www.3riversconference.org www.southeastconference.org for adjustments.

Rushford-Peterson Softball Back Row (L to R): Anna Kjos, Alli Oian, Andrea Larson, Haley Johnson, Savannah Skalet, Joy Hundorf, Ashley Keenan Front Row (L to R): Morgan Vitse, Lauren Hadley, Brooke Johnson, Shayna Bellock, Tatyanna Bronk, Indy Hermanson

These Businesses are Proud to Support Area Sports Teams! American Family Insurance Jordy Graham Agency 864-7978 • Rushford, MN

Dennis Overland Insurance Agency, Inc. 864-2757 • Rushford, MN

Brown’s Tire, Battery & Transmission 864-2969 or 864-7049 Rushford, MN

Engelson & Associates, LTD 864-1040 • Rushford, MN

Nordic Lanes/The Creamery 864-7799 or 864-7214 Rushford, MN

State Representative Gregory M. Davids District 28B Paid for by People for Davids Committee of Preston, MN 951-3893 • Preston, MN

Farmers Co-op Elevator Co. 864-7733 • Rushford, MN

Norsland Lefse 864-2323 • Rushford, MN

Rushford Foods 864-2878 • Rushford, MN

Fillmore County Journal 765-2151 • Preston, MN

Pam’s Corner Convenience Store 864-7949 • Rushford, MN

Rushford Hardware Rental & Garden Center 864-2540 • Rushford, MN

POET Biorefining 765-4548 • Preston, MN

Rushford State Bank Member FDIC 864-7755 • Rushford, MN

Burdey’s Café 875-2424 • Peterson, MN Butch Johnson Insurance 864-2800 • Rushford, MN Chuck’s Feed & Grain 875-2247 • Peterson, MN Dahl’s Auto Works 864-7711 • Rushford, MN Darr Auction & Realty 864-7952 • Rushford, MN

Hammell Equipment Inc. 864-2845 • Rushford, MN Himlie Construction 864-7219 • Rushford, MN Kelly Printing & Signs 765-9805 • Preston, MN Merchants Bank 467-2145 • Lanesboro, MN 864-7744 • Rushford, MN

New Beginnings Salon 864-2500 • Rushford, MN

Rushford Chiropractic Clinic 864-8888 • Rushford, MN SMG Web Design 765-2151 • Preston, MN State Farm Insurance 864-2884 • Rushford, MN

Winona Health Rushford Clinic 864-7726 • Rushford, MN Winona Health Physical & Sports Therapy 457-4329 • Winona, MN

Rushford-Peterson

Trojans

Rushford-Peterson/Houston Boys Track and Field

Back Row (L to R): Jeremiah Munson, Zach Kniseley, Blake Lawston, Sam Schneider, Matt Culhane, Zach Thelen, Connor Johanson, James Loken, Trevor Lundberg Third Row (L to R): Head Coach Gary Wade, Dominic Jenkins, Michael Ekern, Micah Schutte, Cullen Olson, Dylan Linder, Marshall Johnson, Jordan Agrimson, Damon Dau, Patrick Pinney , Brandon Chapel, Noah Carlson, Garrett Paulson, Harry Chiglo, Assistant Coach Dale Moga, Assistant Coach Smith Second Row (L to R) : Assistant Coach Kolb, Cole Knutson, Carlos Horton, Merrill Schroeder, Corbin Flynn, Ben Beckman, Jordan Vande Zande, Adam Sand, Cameron Johnson, Jacob Johanson, Matt Nelson, Brett Betthauser, Hans Lind, Riley Koop, Assistant Coach Rod Hoesley Front Row (L to R): Kelley Faraone, Caiden Danielson, Triton Meldahl, Travis Mensink, Ricky Buchanan, Jack Kopperud, Brendon Honken, Mikkel Schutte, John Luhmann, Peyton Morrison, Mitchell Ledebuhr Missing from picture: Assistant Coach Brenda O’Hare

R-P/H Track and Field Schedule Mar 31 R-P-H INVITE Apr 7 at Chatfield Apr 10 at PEM Apr 13 at Winona Apr 17 at L-A Apr 21 R-P-H INVITE Apr 24 at La Crescent Apr 28 R-P-H INVITE May 5 at Triton (True Team) May 9 at St. Charles (TRC Meet) May 14 R-P-H INVITE May 21 at Caledonia (Sub-Sections) May 26 at Triton (Sections) May 28 at Triton (Sections) 2015 Rushford-Peterson Boys & Girls Golf Apr 10 CAL-SG Apr 11 Boys Invite at Hayfield Apr 14 at FC Apr 17 W-K Apr 21 at L-A Apr 23 at Lanesboro Apr 24 at La Crescent Apr 28 at Cal-SG May 1 FC May 5 at W-K May 8 L-A May 12 LA CRESCENT May 14 TRC Meet (at Eastwood GC)

*All Schedules Subject to Weather-Changes. See each school’s at: www.mshsl.org , www.3riversconference.org, www.southeastconference.org for adjustments.

Rushford-Peterson/Houston Girls Track and Field

Back Row (L to R): Caryn Wolter, Bailey O’Hare, Christina Strapp, Aspen Hartmann, Elizabeth Loken, Jordan Honken, Kenzie Ness, Kelsey Toomey, Kendra Sand Third Row (L to R): Assistant Coach Smith, Megan Holien, Head Coach Gary Wade, Anna Malone, Ellen Nelson, Megan Brown, Kate Klungtvedt, Carissa Bieberdorf, Anna Sweet, Jessilyn Knutson, Kjersta Lind, Ashley Agrimson, Nell Himlie, Mikayla Crawford, Assistant Coach Dale Moga, Assistant Coach Kolb Second Row (L to R): Jordan Holland, Arianna Florin, Sophia Tekautz, Alyssa Thelen, Nicole Blagsvedt, Olivia Hoff, Kjersta Hinz, Kaleah Davis, Faith Eide, Kaitlyn Bieberdorf, Assistant Coach Rod Hoesley Front Row (L to R): Emily Didier, Jaelyn Connaughty, Casey Porter, Shayna Hanson, Ayla McNeil, Leah Himlie Missing from picture: Assistant Coach Brenda O’Hare

Rushford-Peterson Boys and Girls Golf

Back Row (L to R): Ethan Atkinson, Taylor Buroker, Jordan McNamer, Gabe Mierau, Elijah Highum, Luke Rasmussen, Jason Laumb, Alex Vix, Charlie Krambeer, Kyle Wiedemann, Joe Lesser Middle Row (L to R): Cole Yandt, Logan Quimby, Bryce Kingsley, Jake Paulson, Will Prinsen, Brad Eggert, Hayden Stensgard, Dylan Buckland Front Row (L to R): Daniel Barber, Tovah Schroeder, Rachel O’Shaughnessy, Kayla Hanson, Ali Meldahl, Sara Simons, MacKenzie Eide Head Coach: Mike Honken