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B&B Olympic Bowl owners named Grand Marshals of Trout Days Parade By H annah Wingert hannah@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Paul and Shelly Hanson have been named the 2016 Trout Days Parade Grand Marshals. Photo by Debra Finseth

When Shelly Hanson received a call from Sarah Wangen asking her and her husband Paul to be Grand Marshals of the Preston Trout Days Parade, she thought that surely there was someone else more deserving of the position. The Trout Days Committee disagreed, saying that they felt the Hansons were iconic members of the community. Paul and Shelly’s business, the B&B Olympic Bowl, was a staple in Preston before it burned down on New Year’s Day, and the Hansons have always supported the community wherever they could. “They welcomed everyone. That place was built with their blood, sweat, and tears,” Wangen remarked. “You don’t know what you have until it’s gone.”

The Trout Days Committee considered many deserving individuals for the honor of being Grand Marshal at the parade, but in the end, they all agreed on Paul and Shelly Hanson. “It’s an honor to be selected, and we’re proud to be a part of this community,” Shelly said. When Shelly Hanson first started waitressing at the bowling alley in Preston in 1998, she had no idea that eleven years later, she and her husband Paul would be signing papers to purchase it for their own. Before becoming employed at the bowling alley, Shelly lived in Kansas and worked for Hallmark. While visiting a friend in Preston, she fell in love with the area and, soon after, moved to Preston with her two children. See GRAND MARSHALS Page 2 

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into on May 1, 2006. Corson said the company offered to renegotiate terms, claiming they were loosing money in some areas of the contract (recycling). He believes they need to give more notice and that they have a binding contract for a period of five years after giving notice. The contract automatically renews annually unless notice is given. When notice is given the automatic renewal ends. The contract also states “the agreement will end five years after notice is given.”

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Corson listed four options: allowing the termination to go ahead and contract with another company, which will cost the county considerably more, renegotiate with Waste Management, which will cost the county more for services; compromise, which will also cost more; or enforce what we believe is a binding contract. Corson noted that if the county renegotiates the contract with Waste Management, it will make the current contract with See TERMINATION Page 6 

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The Spring Valley City Council met on Monday, April 25, 2016. Members in attendance were Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Bill Bires, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer. Jeff Vehrenkamp was absent. Ben Schlaak addressed the council on the ambulance crew’s suggestion to make the Rehab Trailer Unit available to a regional 11-county area, explaining, “We’ve discussed with the crew, the possibility of making it more

of a regional asset… We’re very fortunate; we’re one of the few entities that have anything like this… If it does become a regional resource, there may be funding for maintenance for it.” He said such HSPP grants are only available for equipment used regionally. Council members asked how this would be staffed, and Schlaak explained that when a page came in for the unit to be used elsewhere within the region, a member of the local crew (who See AMBULANCE Page 9 

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It was here that she met Paul, and the two were married in January, 2003. Together, they remodeled the bowling alley the year after they bought it and worked hard to make it a place where people of the community could come together. With a family atmosphere, it was a great place to get kids involved in bowling. “Bowling was our passion and the restaurant section of the business was our job,” Shelly said. When the B&B Olympic Bowl burned to the ground on New Year’s Day 2016, it was devastating for not only Paul and Shelly, but for the community as well.

“We didn’t just lose a building, we lost our family.” said Shelly, explaining that the employees and customers were like family to the Hansons. Shelly was overwhelmed at the immediate response from the community. Within a day, several fundraisers had been started, and the Hansons were receiving numerous phone calls and messages from people volunteering their time and money to help them. Paul and Shelly are planning to rebuild the bowling alley on the same location as before, but a little bit bigger than the old one and with updated computer systems for bowling scores. They’re hoping to be open by the end of 2016 and are looking forward to seeing everyone again.

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Lanesboro Board discusses search for new superintendent By Hannah Wingert The Lanesboro School Board met on April 21 at 7 p.m. All board members were present. The treasurer’s report was read by Lolly Melander and approved, along with the district bills. Three years ago, the board cut back the ag program on the recommendation of Superintendent Boggs. As the number of students participating in the program have increased, Boggs has been reviewing it again and would like to make some changes to the program. He is also looking at the possibility of adding a class next year, but has no specific plans yet. The board passed a motion to discuss the matter further and increase the position beyond a .5 FTE with flexible options. Dean of Students John Smith had taken a one year leave of absence over the 2015-16 school year and has now announced that he will be resigning rather than coming back. He thanked the board and district for the opportunity to work at the Lanesboro Public School. The board expressed their appreciation of his years of working with Lanesboro and noted that he will be missed. The board discussed the search for a new superintendent. It was decided to hold the first round of interviews on-site in the elementary library, which they felt was appropriate since the candidates will given a tour of the school. The second round of interviews

will be held in an undecided location off-site so the candidates can also tour the town of Lanesboro. The interview committee will consist of the school board, two teacher representatives, and the school’s officer manager. Boggs offered to answer any questions about the position that the candidates might have after their interviews. The awards banquet will be held on May 1 at 6 p.m. For-

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C ommentary Hillcrest Drive not a “Rotten Cake” By Bertram Boyum In 1965, that is 50 years ago, Hillcrest Drive cul-de-sac in Rushford was established. I have lived on Hillcrest Drive for 48 years, having moved in in 1967. Bertram There has Boyum never been a problem with the underground piping, but now the City of

Rushford Engineer Mr. Malm says that Hillcrest Drive must be completely redone. Why? Some systems are 100 years or more and still operating. The storm sewer must be extended and catch basins installed. Why? They were not needed for 50 years and no problem. He says the sanitary sewer pipe must be replaced with a larger pipe. Why? There was never a problem for 50 years and there will be no more homes on Hillcrest; no lots available. The curb and gutter is just as good today as it

was 50 years ago, yet Mr. Malm says they must be torn out and replaced. Why? Mr. Malm likens our no-problem Hillcrest Drive to a “Rotten Cake”. Wow! And, it appears that our intelligent city council believes him. If the Hillcrest job is done, I liken it to someone buying a brand new car, drives it for a short time with no problem, then goes back to the garage and says he needs a complete overhaul. Does that make any sense at all? Of course not. Yet, it appears that our Rushford City Coun-

cil agrees with Mr. Malm. As per the article in the Tri-County Record, I will be assessed $14,590 for my 100’ frontage. If I do not pay them up front, I will have an annual payment of nearly $2,000, which is almost twice what my real estate taxes are. Will this have an affect on the value and the sale of my home? It sure will. More than half of the residents on Hillcrest Drive are retired and living on a fixed income, and yet our city council expects us to pay this unnecessary expense. The City of Rushford already has a huge debt of over $10 million. At the polls, I voted for intelligent people

It’s getting harder to govern, and it’s not just politicians’ fault By Lee H. Hamilton We may not know who our next President is going to be, but here’s one thing that’s almost certain: he or she will take office with roughly half of the electorate unhappy and mistrustful. The notion that the PresLee H. ident speaks Hamilton for a broad coalition of Americans who are willing to set aside their differences on behalf of a compelling new vision for the country? It’s vanished. I’ve spent a lot of time pondering where it went, and though I still haven’t found an answer, I do know this: it’s not only Washington’s — or even the political class’s — fault. Let’s start with a lament I hear frequently about this year’s crop of presidential candidates: “Is this the best we can do?” I used to Editorial Cartoon

believe that the popular argument that the best among us do not seek political office was wrong — that there were plenty of standout Americans who went into politics. And there are. But there are also a lot of talented people — the kind who could lead us beyond our tired political discourse — who take a look at politics and turn the other way. They don’t want to spend their waking hours grubbing for donations. They don’t want to put their families through the attacks and vitriol that so often show up in political campaigns now. They believe they have better ways of spending their time than subjecting themselves and everyone they know to the kind of scrutiny that has become part and parcel of political life. I’ve known a lot of very good people in politics. They were motivated by a true interest in improving the country, were fairminded, respected other points of view, were skillful consensus-builders, and took the time to develop genuine friendships

across the political divide. They saw politics as a competition of ideas, not a mean-spirited clash of ideologies. I see less of this today. Many politicians seem genuinely not to like one another. Backed all too often by their constituents and contributors, they distrust the other party’s members — and see a victory by the other party as a threat to the well-being of the nation. This is a departure from the past, and it’s not a healthy one. There was a time when the parties played a significant role in the system by serving to build consensus. They were collections of diverse constituencies that had developed the capacity to meld disparate interests together — not always harmoniously, but usually effectively. They helped build a unity of effort in the government, as did a variety of public and private organizations — such as unions, charitable institutions and the like. This was vital: we don’t have many consensus-building mecha-

nisms in our political culture. But a lot of groups that helped do this are weaker now than they were. Which is a shame in a year like this, when voters are angry and distrustful. Much of this, I believe, stems from economic insecurity. Incomes remain stagnant, and many of the jobs being created are low-wage jobs. A lot of Americans have lost confidence that their children will have a better life than they had. This doesn’t mean that fear of terrorism and a general feeling that society is heading in the wrong direction don’t matter this year. Nor does it mean that there aren’t plenty of people who are reasonably satisfied with their lives, and who recognize that the U.S., especially in comparison with other countries, is doing reasonably well. But overall, economic malaise seems to be front and center in voters’ minds. This may help explain why

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that I thought would use good judgement, make wise decisions and above all, use some good ol’ common sense in taking care of our fine city and most important, spending the money wisely. If the Hillcrest reconstruction is done, I will definitely say that my city council has failed. Think about it. P.S. If the city council feels that they must spend some money, I will not object to a blacktop job, but we do not need a 9-ton road, as the traffic is only a few cars per day. I need not go far to find state highways and streets that are in poorer condition than Hillcrest Drive. voters this year seem not to have much appetite for the substance and complexity of policy. Many of them have responded enthusiastically to candidates who lay out a straightforward vision but don’t bother much with the details of policy. And a lot of voters seem to relish the clashes that this year’s campaigning has produced, and are uninterested in talk of finding common ground. It’s a campaign year, of course, so a certain amount of this is to be expected. But if the voters’ surly mood and mistrust carry over after November, it’s going to be very hard for the next President — and politicians in general — to govern effectively. Lee Hamilton is a Senior Advisor for the Indiana University Center on Representative Government; a Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and a Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

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C ommentary Why should we care? By Sara Snipes We are constantly being told to be mindful of our carbon footprint: don’t leave lights on, turn off the water while brushing your teeth, ride your bike instead of drive, etc. We try our best to be diligent Sara Snipes about performing all of these duties in the name of environmental awareness, but do we really know why? “Because it’s better for the environment,” we squeak out since we’ve been pounded with that statement for over decades. This situation is similar to nutrition facts as well. We know hydrogenated oils and high fructose corn syrup are bad for us, but does anyone really know why? Or do we just simply do as we are told by what “they say”? P.S. Who are “they” anyway? We all are dying to know. Growing up like any other 90s kid, I got my hands dirty quite a bit since mine was probably the last generation that experienced a childhood where we were allowed to roam dirt roads and play down

Government this week • Monday, May 2, Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Monday, May 2, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Tuesday, May 3, Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Tuesday, May 3, Houston School Board, 5:30 p.m. • Tuesday, May 3, Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. • Tuesday, May 3, Rushford Village City Council, Community Center, 7 p.m. • Thursday, May 5, Fountain City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m. • Monday, May 9, Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m. • Monday, May 9, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Monday, May 9, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, May 9, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Monday, May 9, Wykoff Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Monday, May 9, Houston City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m. Schedule subject to change.

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that frogs and salamanders are both amphibians). Panamanian golden frogs were hugely wide- By Karla Bloem • Are its wing feathers short by the water without adult super- spread throughout the tropical and the tail barely visible? If so, Executive Director of the vision. We stayed out of trouble area located in Central America. the owlet needs help. If it seems International Owl Center (for the most part). Even after However, in the last few years There isn’t much that’s cuter healthy, the best bet is to return all of the scraped knees and bur- the frogs have been disappearing. than a fuzzy baby owl. When it to its nest. When that’s not docks in my hair, I was drawn It was discovered that a Chypeople encounter these balls of possible, mount an artificial nest to our natural world. From trid fungus was to blame for the fluff on the ground they naturally as high up in the tree as you watching centipedes and milli- frogs’ sharp population decline. want to help. “Helping” these can and the parents will happily pedes crawl around in the dirt to Interestingly enough, this type of owls, however, is usually not in care for their owlet. An artificial smuggling home orphaned baby fungus in not naturally found in nest can be as simple as a launthe owlets’ best interest. bunnies, it was apparent that I Panama. Want to know how it Owls are clueless when it dry basket with holes drilled in needed to build my life around got there? Boom! You guessed it: comes to building nests so they the bottom or a wicker basket, being kinder to the environment people. While I cannot directly have to choose from what’s avail- either one filled with wood shavthat housed my life and billions say that the observation I have able. The little Eastern Screech- ings (not sawdust, since that of others. of salamander population decline Owl uses cavities in dead and holds moisture). For the most part, we all know is to blame on this fungus as dying trees and Barred Owls use If the owlet doesn’t seem that smog is bad for the air well, it did bring-up the reoccurholes in bigger dead trees or the healthy, it needs to be picked and that spilling oil into the ring theme of humans having a rotted tops of broken dead snags. up, put it into a cardboard box ocean probably isn’t the best, great impact on animal populaGreat Horned Owls are rarely (not a wire cage where it will but what about things we don’t tions through our activities and, lucky enough to find a tree cav- likely hurt its feathers), and think about? According to a as I have demonstrated, I’m sure ity that is cavernous enough for transported to the nearest wildwonderful book that I am in the we have all seen or heard of our their nest, so they often use stick life rehabilitator. For southeast midst of reading titled The Sixth grandparents talking about a cernests from hawks or crows, squir- Minnesota, the closest help for Extinction: An Unnatural History tain animal being around that is rel nests, holes in rock faces, and owls is The Raptor Center at by Elizabeth Kolbert, we are in no longer true for us. sometimes they even take over the University of Minnesota in the middle of the next great- Why should you care if a frog or St. Paul. For the La Crosse Area, Bald Eagle nests. est extinction and, for the most salamander goes missing? Extinc Because of their choice of nests, help can be found at the Coulee part, humans are responsible for tion has happened since before young owls often fall out of their Wildlife Rehabilitation Center the decimation of the planet. humans were even around so why nests before they can fly. If they in Chaseburg, Wisc. Kolbert received a Pulitzer Prize is it a big deal? Well, normally are almost old enough to leave • Does the owlet have visible for General Non-Fiction in 2015 during the process of extinction, the nest, mom and dad will feed blood on it or an obvious injury? for this book. (For those who a new species will develop at the and protect them on the ground. If so, it needs to be transported are wondering if you are able to same time extinction is happenIf the owlets are only a week or to your nearest wildlife rehabiliread such a science-heavy work, I ing. This is generally referred to as two old and find themselves on tator (see #3). guarantee that she makes it pal- speciation. However, extinctions the ground for one reason or • Is one of the parents dead? pable to the target audience: you, are happening faster than new another, they need human inter- The other parent will take care of as a general reader.) Elizabeth species are occurring. With each older owlets, so no help is usuvention to survive. quickly demonstrates how previ- extinction the diversity of life on Late April through early June ally needed. If one parent dies ous mass extinctions and our cur- earth diminishes, which also takes is when our young owls fledge, while the eggs are being incurent time are not so different. In away environmental benefits or leave their nests. It comes as a bated or the owlets are not yet fact, there are many species that those species gave us to help keep surprise to most that young owls able to maintain their own body have been wiped-out from earth our lives in balance. If enough of take their first flight when their temperature, the nest will fail. that humans are responsible for. those balances are broken, whole head and body are still covered Owls have a strict segregation of Reverting back to happy child- ecosystems could fail and human entirely with fuzz. They simply duties: only mom incubates and hood memories, I myself can life could be in danger from loslook too young to be out of the dad does all of the hunting until remember amphibians being ing food resources and life-saving nest, and often wind up on the the kids are big enough tear up abundant in my southeastern medicines. 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Obituary Helen R. Brock Helen R. Brock, 74, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at Spring Valley Senior Living in Spring Valley, Minn. Helen was born on August 31, 1941 in Jordon Township, Fillmore C ou nt y to Arthur and Iness (Simons) Blade. She attended school in Spring Val- Helen R. Brock ley, graduating from Spring Valley High School in 1959. After graduation she worked as a nurse’s aid at Methodist Hospital in Rochester. On May 20, 1967, she married Derald Dean Brock at the First English Church, also in Spring Valley. The couple made their home in rural Chatfield, where they farmed for many years. Later in life, Helen worked at WalMart. Helen enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting, baking, and painting. She also enjoyed researching her family history. Helen is lovingly remembered by her children: Mike, of Stewartville, Mark of Zumbrota, and Janet (Norm) Radke of Waseca; grandchildren: Johnathan Brock, Lauryn Brock, and Kori OlsonBrock; siblings: Arthur (Patrica) Blade of Helena, Mont; Arvid (Anne Elizabeth) Blade of Spring Valley, and Karyn (Sam) Bettin of Racine. Many nieces and nephews also survive. Helen is preceded in death by her husband, Derald; her parents, sister Carol Jean; daughters-in-law, Annette Wheeler Brock and Linda Lee Brock; and grandsons Matthew and Jordan. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield. Visitation was from noon until the time of service on Thursday. A committal service followed at the Chatfield Cemetery. Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield assisted the family with arrangements. To share a condolence with the family please visit www.rileyfuneralhomes.com.

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them null and void. He suggested that they have a closed meeting in the near future to discuss legal strategy. Waste Management has a performance bond in the amount of the contract price. It was suggested that the county keep a tally of additional expenses incurred by the county due to Waste Management’s failure to perform. Corson explained that if they prevail at trial, the company will be obligated to pay damages. He explained the legal process and possible outcomes, adding that this kind of litigation will take considerable time. Commissioner Duane Bakke said that he thinks they will have to accept an offer from Harter’s Quick Clean-up, Lacrosse, Wisc., for recycling and solid waste services on a temporary basis. After more discussion the board unanimously approved a motion to accept a proposal from Harter’s Quick Clean-up. Chairman Marc Prestby said we will start tracking the additional cost. Solid Waste Committee will discuss legal options going forward. It was estimated that it will be costing the county an

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additional $3,600 per month with Harter’s Quick Clean-up. Transportation funding County Engineer Ron Gregg said they had just opened five bids for the reconstruction of CSAH 1. The low bid was from Griffin Construction at $3,667,377.39. The bid is good for 60 days. The engineer’s estimate was $5,688,616. The contract was not awarded at this time, as the county is waiting to see what legislation there may be for bridge bonding. Two bridges on CSAH 1 would be eligible for bridge bonding money. Gregg recommended waiting to award the project until the legislature acts, since once the project is awarded it won’t be eligible for bridge bonding money. The project is expected to start when scheduled. Bakke urged our local legislators to get behind funding for roads and bridges. He said we will be “very disappointed” if this session doesn’t deal with transportation funding. Gregg, speaking of transportation funds, said “the funding isn’t there.” Commissioner Mitch Lentz added “the state just isn’t pulling their weight.” Fahrner Asphalt Sealers LLC had the low bid of $173,738.20 for Local Sales Tax sealcoat proj-

lars the county has received that has not been expended. Repayment to the county is to be no later than 2017. Commissioner Randy Dahl explained that we are not shorting ourselves, but simply preserving the funds for the county at a later date. • Two low quotes were approved to make improvements on the Peterson highway shop. Rye Construction had the low quote of $7,485.16 to replace the steel on the roof and Expert Insulation had the low quote of $2,112.00 for fiberglass blown insulation. • The resignation of Heidi Jones, Accounting Technician/ Case Aid, effective May 2 was accepted with thanks for her nine years of service. • Approval was given to hire current county employee Carrie Huffman as an Accounting Technician/Case Aid in Public Health. • Approval was given to hire Nicole Lanz as a social worker in Public Health, effective May 27. • Approval was given to hire Margaret Lyngholm as a 0.5 FTE RN, effective May 24. • Approval was given to apply for an educational grant from Winneshiek County Solid Waste Agency, as has been an annual practice.

ects. The engineer’s estimate was $152,115. Portions of CSAH 5 (Wykoff to CSAH 8) and CSAH 25 (TH 30 to Peterson and TH 16 to CR 107) are to be seal coated. Other business in brief • Corson updated the board on a case litigated over the last two years. The court has ruled in the county’s favor. Some Amish community members built houses without proper permitting. The Amish community members involved objected to a “gray water system”, citing sincerely held religious beliefs. The county’s issue was environmental health and safety. A gray water system is basic and the least restrictive as opposed to a septic system. With the court’s ruling, the Amish community members involved will need to obtain building permits and install a gray water system or a septic system. Permits must be obtained by July 1. Corson said hopefully they will bring their houses into compliance so the county will not be compelled to go back and ask for further relief. • Approval was given to transfer the Fillmore County Airport entitlement to the city of Blue Earth airport. A repayment agreement was approved. This is an entitlement of federal dol-

Read Across America “I Love to Read” - a big success for kids at Fillmore Central Fillmore Central Community Education and area businesses partnered up to encourage a reading program for kids PreK-6th grade to promote Read Across America month in March. The Area businesses offered rewards to children who met their reading goals. Some of the rewards were free meals, gift certificates, miniature golf, Harmony bucks, backpacks with treats, bag tags, candy bars, movie passes, and surprise gifts when you brought your sheet into the area business. The program was a big hit with the School Readiness and Elementary Students, with more than 300 children participating. This program is not a requirement of the students, so to get that many children excited about reading is a success! The reading incentive program was created a couple of years ago to motivate children to read by rewarding their reading accomplishments with praise,

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based on their ability. Once that goal was met, it was fun as they were eligible to choose a prize incentive for their accomplish-

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Mabel-Canton D.C. Journals April 7, 2016 By Megan Melbostad and Hannah Underbakke Waking up at three in the morning isn’t the usual for us, but on April 7, it was acceptable because we were all so excited. Since we were leaving for Washington D.C. at 4:30, we had to be at the school at 3:45. Our first stop was at Wisconsin Dells to pick up Mark the Shark, our awesome bus driver, and for a bathroom break. Our next stop was in Chicago, where we went to the Willis Tower. We went up 103 floors in a one minute elevator ride, which some people enjoyed and some didn’t. After the tower, we went to Millen-

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nium Park, where we saw the giant silver bean, the Crown Fountain, and the Music Pavilion. The next stop was Notre Dame, where we saw the women’s basketball team practicing and saw a man practicing his diving skills. We continued walking around the building and saw all of the awards for sports played at the college. We soon got back on the bus and headed for Toledo, Ohio, where we stayed the night. When we finally got to the hotel, it was so nice to relax. We ate pizza for supper from Papa John’s, went for a swim, and then went to bed to get some sleep for the

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Third annual cancer benefit in Chatfield By Karen Reisner Jeff Hare, Jac’s Bar and Grill, made a request at the Chatfield City Council’s April 25 meeting to close a portion of Second St. for the third annual Kick Cancer benefit. Councilor Paul Novotny was absent. The request to close Second St. from Highway 52 to Twiford St. from 5-11 a.m. on May 21 is to allow space for motorcycles to lineup prior to the ride. When the bikes take off, the barriers will be moved until space is needed later that day when bikes return. Hare requested that police be present when the bikes leave and enter traffic. This benefit raised about $7,800 in its first year, $14,500 in the second year, and they hope to raise $20,000 this year if there is good weather. Hare said the event is a “very worthwhile thing to do”. The street closure request

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Planning Commission’s review earlier in the month came to the conclusion that the purchase of the parcel fits in the overall plan for the city. • Police Chief Shane Fox explained he has received two bids for equipment for the new squad car. He recommended the lower bid from Fire Safety USA in Rochester in the amount of $9,947.30. Advanced Graphix will do the graphics at a cost of $993. An additional cost of $269 for a mount for the squad printer was noted. Approval was given for the total package at a cost of $11,209.30 for equipment, graphics and printer mount.

• Authorization was given to request bids for the replacement and installation of new water meters throughout the city of Chatfield. Brian Burkholder said most of the city’s water meters are 24-years-old. The life expectancy of the meters is 20 years. The new meters will be readable by drive by or radio, saving a significant amount of employee time. The new meters will be put in every single building in the city. Inventory of the meters started last July. Burkholder hopes to have the new meters installed by the end of August. • Approval was given to purchase 100 yards of wood fiber chips at a cost of $2,280 for playground areas. • April 29 was proclaimed to

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continue working on this. No visitors were signed up to address the council. The council tentatively approved April Accounts Payable, pending Mayor Struzyk reviewing them. Struzyk then discussed the proposed EDA By-Law Revisions, explaining that some wording is no longer accurate. He also said there needs to be one change of membership, because Jeff Vehrenkamp will go off the board, and Jason will be added. The council approved these changes as proposed. Next, John Fenske talked about painting the pool, explaining that his crew could do it, or the city could hire a professional painting service, at a higher cost. The pros and cons were discussed, and the council chose to hire a professional service. Bill Bires brought up that some curbing in the city has been damaged by snow plowing, and will need to be fixed. The members agreed this needs to be taken care of, since it was caused by the city. The council meeting adjourned about 6:30 p.m. The next regular meeting will be May 9. The public is welcome.

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By Karen Reisner A public hearing was held at the April 21 Fillmore County Planning Commission on the proposed ordinance amendment to regulate Ag Tourism Business (permitted and conditional use). The amendment was discussed at a couple of prior meetings. Zoning administrator Cristal Adkins explained the new language will cover both the pizza night at Dream Acres near Wykoff and the use of barns for non-agricultural events including wedding receptions, barn dances, food/product tasting and sales events, and other celebrations. Some uses will be allowed and will not require a permit and some uses will require a conditional use permit. The commission voted to send the amendment on to the county board for their consideration. Other business in brief • Adkins reported that another proposed amendment (Retreat Center) which has been under discussion for several months will be scratched for now. This amendment would have covered semipublic uses allowing for short term stays featuring educational and training activities. Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center would have fit into this category. However, this facility is already zoned commercial. • Duane Bakke reported that he and Adkins had met with devel-

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opers that had wanted to build a Senior Living Community about 2.5 miles outside of Lanesboro on property owned by Sandy and Fred Kiel. The developers have like communities in Cedar Falls and Cresco. Bakke said he didn’t believe the community should be built in the country/Ag District. He added that developers recognized there would be a road issue, as a portion of the road between the proposed community and Lanesboro is gravel surfaced. Also, the county zoning ordinance does not allow for this kind of development in the Ag District. Bakke said they had a good conversation with the developers, calling them good people with a good operation. He added that he hoped they come to some place in our community. • Adkins maintained that she would like to exempt small family gatherings from the campground ordinance. The possibility of drawing a distinction between “private” and “commercial” campgrounds has been discussed. Bakke noted that Fillmore County has more campgrounds than any other county with the exception of counties with resorts up in northern Minnesota. • Bakke introduced a discussion on whether or not homes should be allowed to be built on agricultural ground with an equivalency rating 65 or above. This regulation leads to a greater loss of 65 or above agri-

cultural ground, in some instances, due to long driveways needed to get to buildable ground. Gary Ruskell stated Fillmore County has changed since we were kids. Marvin Kuhn said a house built way back on 120 acres is defeating the purpose of the ordinance, which is saving agricultural land. He asked how are we going to keep the tax base in the county if we don’t allow building? How do we keep our schools open? The possibility of requiring 10, 20 or more acres for a buildable site was discussed. Adkins suggested that they survey township supervisors about the possibility of removing the crop equivalency rating restriction. Board of Adjustment As this was the first meeting of the Board of Adjustment in 2016, new officers were elected. Gary Ruskell was elected chairman and Steve Duxbury was elected vicechairman. Steve Tart, Forestville Township, requested a 47-foot variance from the center of the road to replace what he called a dilapidated garage. The new attached 28-foot by 40-foot garage to be added to the house will be farther from the center line of the road than the old garage. Township board members were OK with the variance. There was no comment from the public. The variance was approved.

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killed. We proceeded to go to Seminary Ridge, where there was a church from that era. The first place we stopped was the North Carolina Monument, and then the Robert E. Lee Memorial and took a group picture in front of it. We climbed the lookout tower, and we could see most of the battlefield. Later we walked through Devil’s Kitchen to get to Devil’s Den, where veterans carved their names in stone. At the Irish Memorial, all of the Irish students had their picture taken. After Gettysburg, we went to Harper’s Ferry where John Brown was caught stealing guns for slaves. After that, we went up to Balancing/Jefferson Rock and then saw the graves of the founders of Harper’s Ferry. We finished our day by driving on Skyline Drive in the Blue Ridge Mountains on our way to the hotel April 10, 2016 By Tannor Fairchild and Connor Benson On Sunday, April 10, we started off the morning by going to Monticello. Monticello is the mountain top home of the third president, Thomas Jefferson. There are many unique features to his beautiful home. After Monticello, we headed for Richmond, Va., where we toured one of America’s most popular roads, the three mile Monument Blvd. On the three mile drive, we saw a famous ten-

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nis player, Arthur Ashe’s, monument. He is known for being one of the best tennis players in the world. We then went to the five-star, five-diamond restaurant and hotel called the Jefferson Hotel for lunch. After lunch, we stopped by St. John’s Church where we saw George Wythe’s grave and Edgar Allen Poe’s mother’s grave as well. George Wythe was Thomas Jefferson’s teacher. We toured to Jamestown Island, “the birthplace of America”, and we were able to witness glass blowing and making. We settled down in another historic place that night known as Colonial Williamsburg. April 11, 2016 By Brittany Quam and Taylor Richardson On April 11, we woke up early to head over to Colonial Williamsburg. It is a town being restored back to colonial times. Our first tour was of the Governor’s palace. All of the rooms are brightly colored to entertain and to show their wealth to guests. People who greatly enjoy history may want to jump back in time and experience the many tour options of Colonial Williamsburg. The next stop of the day was at Shirley Plantation, which is the home of the Hill Carter family. This was an interesting house to visit because of the history and design of the place. The first floor of the house is toured by guests, while the ninth generation of the family lives on the second and third floors. While we were at the planta-

tion, we learned of traditions like women carving their initials in the glass of the windows with the diamond of their ring to make sure it is real. We also played a game of lawn bowling, which was made for both men and women to play. It was a fun and educational experience for all of us. Tuesday, April 12 By Parker Henry and Josh Vatland On Tuesday, the 12th, we left Fredericksburg and started off for the Marine Museum in Quantico, Va. The ride wasn’t too long, which was nice. When we got there it was raining, so it was nice to be inside. A lot of people who worked there were retired Marines, so they told us some of their experiences and what it was like to be in the service. I learned a lot about the Marines, and it was very fun. After that, it was back on the bus, and we went to the Naval Academy. They had lunch for us there, and we had a tour of the whole campus. They have a big church, and they have service every Sunday. The only people that can get married in the church are people who were or are in the Navy. The bus picked us up, and we went to our D.C. hotel for supper. After supper we had the night tour of D.C. We saw the U.S. Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, and much more. April 13, 2016 By Alex Mengis and Mitchell Kuhn On Wednesday, April 13, the first place we went was to the Capitol. We toured around the outside of the building, and then we got our group photo taken outside. When we left the Capitol, we went to the Wounded Veterans’ Memorial. It was a great experience to see, and the memorial was very beautiful. Next we went to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum. This was really cool; we saw a lot of airplanes and history. We saw planes from every war and some really cool space shuttles. On Wednesday night, we all got dressed up and went out on the boat. We had a nice meal, and then they had a DJ so we could dance. It was really cool to

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. see D.C. from the boat at night. The airport was close to the river, so the planes were flying over us all night, which was a neat experience! April 14, 2016 By Tony Bankes On the morning of Thursday, April 14, the senior class had a few destinations to stop at. The first stop was Mount Vernon, home of President George Washington. We toured his house and the land around it. After that, we went to Arlington National Cemetery and had the opportunity to see the resting place of many significant men and women in history who gave their lives for this country. Right after Arlington, the senior class walked up to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. During this time, there were two ceremonies that occurred. The first was the Changing of the Guard, and the second was the Laying of the Wreath. There were four seniors that were given the opportunity to lay the wreath: Sami, Emma, Connor, and Tannor. The rest of us watched. The senior class went out to eat later that evening and finally went to Ford’s Theatre to watch a play called 110 in the Shade. April 15, 2016 By Samantha Loppnow and Mitchell Lee We woke up Friday morning at 6 a.m., knowing it was our last day in D.C. We got ready, ate our continental breakfast, and got all of our luggage loaded onto the bus. As the bus took off, we played our signature theme

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an elementary paraprofessional starting May 2 and for a special education teacher for the 2016-17 school year. The resignations of paraprofessionals Jesse LaBonne and Kaynel Rindels, and daycare worker Sharon Wissing were approved with thanks from the board for their time at Fillmore Central. The hires of Matt Anderson and Kaitlyn Austin as elementary teachers beginning next fall were approved. The board also approved the hiring of April Royet as the daycare lead float position, Joan Rojas as a daycare ¾ room aide, Heidi Kingsley as an ECFE aide, and Heather Shupe for ESY. A special education service contract for orientation and mobility services with Mary Kautto was approved along with a special education service contracts for physical and occupational therapy with Stanley Jones and Associates and audiology with Ericksen Hearing Services, LLC for audiology. The incoming kindergarten class is up to 50 students. The board approved a motion to split the class into three sections and hire an additional kindergarten teacher. The fall coaching positions were approved with Andrew Pederson as assistant football coach, David Broadwater as B-Squad football coach, Aaron Jansson as 9th grade football coach, Tim Ostrom as 8th grade football coach, Tris Tollefson as 7th grade football coach, Paul Hoffman as a football volunteer coach, Kristi Rindels as B-Squad volleyball coach, Tiffany Scheevel as 9th grade volleyball coach, Melissa Simonson as 8th grade volleyball coach, and Kelsey Woellert as 7th grade volleyball coach. Kari Berg was approved as the 2016-17 dance coach. A cell phone stipend for athletic director Chris Mensink was approved. The annual resolution placing the support staff on seasonal leave

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the DARE program this year. The field trips are all set for May and June. On Arbor Day, the 4th-6th graders will be helping to plant a tree. The 4th grade Wax Museum will be held on May 20 from 12:30-2 p.m. at the stage gym. The Director of Special Education, Micki Breitsprecher, reported that the Community Transition Interagency Committee (CTIC) Transition Panel’s presentation took place on April 12. Representatives from Kingsland and Fillmore Central were present including students and staff with a good turn out in presenters. The next meeting of CTIC is set for May 18. A Root River Work Session looking at the mental health needs, areas of strength, areas of improvement, and ideas to support the best program for the community will be held on April 29 from 1:30-3:30. Members invited to the work sessions include staff from Root River Program, school board members, mental health case managers, county representation and school administration from neighboring schools. Currently, there are South openings for

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Widseth Smith and Nolting in the amount of $14,240 for engineering services and Rochester Sand and Gravel in the amount of $142,267.42 for construction services, both for the high school parking lot project, were approved. The board also approved a district wide tuck-pointing contact with Surety Waterproofing for $96,500 and a consulting and project management contract with A & F Consulting for 10% of the total cost of project management for both the parking lot and tuckpointing projects. A $2,945 quote from Fountain Building Center for the re-siding of the garage that sits in the Preston parking lot was approved. The board approved the baseball field construction quotes. Not all of the final plans and quotes are in place yet, but the board approved the lowest quotes in advance so the project could begin right away. The majority of the project is being paid for with donations from the KSTP 45 Drive for Education and the Fillmore Central Booster Club. Mr. Mensink is looking into other opportunites for donations for the project as well. The 2016-27 MSHSL, or Minnesota State High School League, membership was approved, along with the School Improvement Network renewal. The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be held in Harmony on May 24 at the earlier time of 6 p.m. to give the board members time to attend the senior awards program that begins at 7:30.

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By Hannah Wingert The Fillmore Central School Board met for their regular meeting on April 26, 2016. The minutes of the March 22 meeting were approved. The district claims and bills were reviewed and approved. High School Principal Heath Olstad gave his report to the board. The senior class trip was very successful, and it was a good experience for the students. The 3rd-8th and 10th-11th grade students have been working hard on the state testing and, other than some internet problems toward the beginning, it has been going well. The FFA held their Ag Olympics on April 22. Ethan Lapham took approximately 20 students to the State FFA Convention on April 24-26. The choir concert will be held on May 2, the Big Band Bash on May 7, the Tapestry concert on May 9, the spring play from May 13-14, the band concert on May 16, Baccalaureate on May 22, and the Senior Awards Night will be on May 24. Dean of Students Chris Mensink gave5/1/2016 the K-6 report. The eginning 6th graders will be participating in

was passed. A tuition reciprocity agreement with the Howard-Winneshiek school district was approved for a family that lives on the Iowa side of the border to attend Fillmore Central along with an interstate enrollment request for that family. An open enrollment request was also approved for a Fillmore Central student who recently moved into the Kingsland school district. A $1,047.20 donation from the JO Volleyball program to purchase a set of away varsity volleyball uniforms was approved with thanks from the board. The board reviewed the SEMNET Telecommunications and Internet Access Collaborative. The school will have to pay yearly dues to be a part of the collaborative, but will gain access to a share of the Minnesota TEA funding, which will be greater than the yearly dues. The board approved the membership. Fillmore Central missed three days of school due to inclement weather over the past year and will need to have make-up days, putting the last student day as a short day on Monday, June 6. An alternative proposal suggested having the final student day on Friday, June 4 instead and having only the staff make up the third missed day. The board agreed with the alternative proposal, and the staff make-up day was set for August 29 and will include a full day of in-service on the Action 100 reading program that will be used during the 2016-17 school year. Construction contracts with

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most people will not find ground ham in their hamburger. The name "hamburger" comes from where the first hamburger was created. The hamburger originated in Hamburg, Germany. Historians surmise it was based on minced beef specialties that first appeared around different regions of Europe as early as the 15th century. Germans devised a dish called the Hamburg Steak. It consisted of a simply flavored, shredded, low-grade beef with regional spices. The dish was eaten both raw and cooked. As Germans began to emigrate to America, restauranteurs and street vendors in New York City and other popular port cities began offering a beef dish cooked in the "Hamburg style," to attract German patrons. Eventually, the beef of the Hamburg steak was served between buns to make it more portable, most notably at county fairs across America. Different people are credited with creating the first official hamburger, including Frank and Charles Menches, who were vendors at the Erie County Fair in New York. The vendors reportedly used beef for sandwiches when they ran out of sausage. Others credit Charlie Nagreen, known as "Hamburger Charlie", with the invention of the hamburger. He made sandwiches out of meatballs that he was selling at the 1885 Seymour, Wisconsin Fair, so that customers could eat them while walking. The Seymour Community Historical Society said that 15-year-old Nagreen named the dish a "hamburger" after the Hamburg steak. There are other reports attributing the hamburger's invention to other people, so the history remains fuzzy with respect to this popular food. Regardless of where, when and by whom it was invented, the hamburger has maintained its popularity into the 21st century.

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Kingsland selects Knutson By Rich Wicks The Kingsland School Board met on April 26 for a special meeting. All members were present: Doug Plaehn, Deb Larson, Kristin Beck, Troy Asher, Gwen Howard and Ann Oeltjen, along with Superintendent John McDonald. Doug Plaehn called the meeting to order, and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Plaehn then explained that the Facilities Committee had reviewed information from four companies interested in helping Kingsland investigate the three options outlined by the school board, regarding repairing and/ or rebuilding facilities. Each of the four companies have been involved in area school projects. Plaehn said two of the four, ICS and Construction Consulting Partners, are really consulting firms, and the other two, Knutson Construction and

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The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. cap and a few drops of soda may find their way to the carpet of your car. Sharing the passenger compartment with a badly soiled diaper can be a real challenge. The wrapper from a muffin or jelly roll is much too sticky and icky and may draw flies. Aluminum cans take up a lot of room and make a lot of noise rolling around on the floor. I will agree that these items do not belong on the floor of a vehicle, but they certainly do not belong in the ditch. Two plastic grocery bags will take care of most of these unwanted items. One can be used for the landfill garbage, the other for recyclables. Keep them on the floor behind your seat, or in the trunk and then deposit them in the appropriate receptacle when you stop for fuel or a snack. Those garbage cans and recycling containers are located at gas stations for a reason. Please

use them. If all else fails, take them home and dispose of them. We, in Fillmore County, take pride in the cleanliness and neatness of our cities and towns as well as the roadsides and ditches near our homes and keep them looking good. While driving around the county since the snow has receded, I can’t help but notice that there is much less garbage in the ditches than there was a few years ago. I sincerely believe that more people are becoming aware of the need for a cleaner environment and keeping our ditches clean is an excellent start. Thank you for talking the responsibility to be better stewards of the land and water of Fillmore County, as well as the entire State of Minnesota. Recycling does work and pays great benefits. As I have mentioned many times before, your great-greatgrandchildren will thank you.

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12 Oz.

2/$

Each

Watermelon $ 99

Boneless

Tyson Skinless Chicken Breasts

$ 99

Lb.

Supreme Choice Salmon Fillets

$ 99

Fresh Express Iceberg Garden Salad

$ 19

MEAT PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS

469 $ 49 Hormel Fully Cooked Bacon............... 3 $ 99 Johnsonville Party Pack Brats............... 9 $ 99 Lloyd’s Shredded Pork or Beef in BBQ Sauce... 3 $ 99 Oscar Mayer Sliced Ham, Turkey, or Chicken... 2 $ 69 Hormel Sliced Pepperoni or Canadian Bacon... 1 $ 29 Buddig Thin Sliced Meats..................... 2 $ 69 Shurfine Pork Sausage Rolls................. 1 $ 99 Farmland Lean Boneless Whole Ham.. 7 $ 69 Farmland Lean Boneless Half Ham...... 5 $ 49 Shurfine Imitation Crab Meat.............. 2 $ 49 Van De Kamp’s Fish Sticks or Fillets..... 4 $ 29 IGA Corn Dogs....................................... 2 $

12-16 Oz. • Selected

Chairman’s Reserve Boneless Beef Ball Tip Steak $ 99

PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS

Chairman’s Reserve Boneless Top Round Steak $ 69

3 Lb.

4 Lb.

Hormel Black Label Bacon....................... 2.52 Oz. • Selected 2.85 Lb. • Selected 15-16 Oz.

14-16 Oz. • Assorted

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Chairman’s Reserve Boneless Top Round Roast $ 49

PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS

9 Lb.

3 Lb.

Boneless

Lb.

Boneless

Lb.

Boneless

Pork Loin Chops $ 19

Pork Sirloin Roast $ 79

Pork Country Style Ribs $ 99

Lb.

2.5 Lb. • Water Product

Lb.

12 Oz.

Pork Loin $ 79

Lb.

7-9 Oz. • Selected

4 Lb. • Water Product

Boneless • Whole in Bag

Pork Loin Roast $ 99

3.5 Oz. • Selected

16 Oz.

Boneless

93% Lean Ground Beef $ 89

Chairman’s Reserve Boneless Ribeye Steaks $ 99

18.1-24.6 Oz. • Selected 16 Oz.

Lb.

Family Pack

Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs ¢

Deli & Bakery $ 49 Sweet P’s Jumbo Muffins...................... 3 $ 49 New French Baguette.......................... 1 2/$ French Bread................................................ 3 $ 99 Wheat Hamburger Buns....................... 2 $ 99 Hormel Smoked Honey Ham............... 4 Lb.

4 Count • Assorted

Lb.

11.5 Oz.

Assorted

Our Own Store Made Pork Sausage & Ground Pork $ 99

1 Loaf

8 Count

Lb.

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Green Giant Russet Potatoes

4 Count

Sweet Onions ¢

Sweet Corn $ 99

1 Lb.

10 Oz.

Lb.

Radishes $ 39

Grape Tomatoes 2/$

$ 89

Sweet Corn 10/$ 99 Each

Each

Lettuce $ 19

6 Oz.

Blackberries 2/$

Hot House Tomatoes $ 49 Lb.

Each

Mangoes $ 29

Each

Asparagus $ 99

8 Oz.

Cucumbers 3/$

Giorgio Sliced Mushrooms 2/$

Pink Lady Apples $ 79

6 Oz.

Lb.

Raspberries 2/$

Lb.

4 Lb.

Navel Oranges $ 99

3 Count

Romaine Hearts 2/$

Grocery 12 Oz. • Selected

Dunkin Donuts $ Coffee

239 2/$ IGA Cranberry Juice................................... 4 $ 79 IGA Steak Sauce................................... 1 $ 79 Musselman’s Apple Sauce.................. 1 $ 99 Shurfine Fruit Cups................................ 1 ¢ Starkist Chunk Light Tuna.................... 99 5/$ Gatorade Energy Chew.............................. 5 4/$ Hershey’s Candy.......................................... 3 20 Oz. • Selected

Folgers Coffee & $ 99 Dunkin Donuts K-Cups 12 Count

Famous Dave’s BBQ Sauce................. 64 Oz. • Selected

5-8.98 Oz. • Selected • General Mills

Nature Valley or Fiber One Bars 2/$

10 Oz. • Selected

12-14 Oz. • Selected

Minute Rice $ 89

23-24 Oz. • 6 Count • Assorted

4 Count • Selected

5 Oz. • Water & Oil

1 Oz.

General Mills 2/$ Cheerios, Reese’s Puffs, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, & Trix Cereal 10.7-13 Oz. • Selected

4.5-5.4 Oz. • Selected • Betty Crocker

Gushers, Fruit by the Foot, Fruit Roll-ups, or Fruit Snacks 2/$

16 Oz. • Selected

IGA or Shurfine Pasta ¢

299

Kellogg’s $ Special K Cereal 11-13.1 Oz. • Selected

12 Quart • Selected

Country Time Lemonade Mix $ 49

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Rinaldi Pasta or Alfredo Sauce 4/$

PLU 1978

Each • Selected

THRU 05/08/16 16 Oz. • Assorted

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18.8-19 Oz. • Selected

Campbell’s Chunky Soup 3/$

10.1-15.25 Oz. • Assorted

Nabisco Oreo Cookies $ 99

8.8-13.7 Oz. • Selected

Nabisco Ritz Crackers or Fresh Stacks $ 99

20 Oz.

Grandma Alice Cottage White or Wheat Bread $ 69

General Merchandise & Health and Beauty 99 1 Durable Pizza Pan................................ 69 Pacs Dishwasher Detergent.................. 4 $ 29 Topcare Non Aspirin Pain Tablet........$ 69 ¢ 1 Purina & Alpo Canned Dog Food....... 79 Duracell C Batteries.............................. 3 $ 99 $ 89 Bounce or Downy Fabric Softener $ 99 Depends Adult Underwear............ 13 Topcare Ibuprofen Tablet or Caplet.....1 3 Sheets or Liquid...................................... $ 99 $ 99 $ 99 Herbal Essences Shampoo or Conditioner...2 Topcare Saline Sensitive...................... 1 Febreeze Car Vents.............................. 2 $ 29 Topcare Pain Sleep PM Caplet........... 2 $ 99 $ 99 $ 99 Topcare Multi Purpose Eye Solution.... 2 Febreeze Air Effects.............................. 2 Topcare Cotton Swabs........................ 1 $ 89 $ 49 ¢ Topcare Eye Drops............................... 1 Purex Liquid Laundry Detergent......... 2 Topcare Cotton Balls........................... 99 75 Oz. • 12-20 Count

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2 Pack

34 Oz. • 8 Count • Assorted

16-19 Count • Assorted

$ 49 Topcare Non Aspirin 500 MG Caplet... 50 Count

100 Count

50 Count • Selected

10.1 Oz. • Assorted

12 Oz.

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9.7-16.9 Oz. • Selected

43.5-50 Oz. •Assorted

12 Oz.

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300 Count

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Coffee-Mate Coffee Creamer

12 Oz.

5 Count • Assorted

David’s Deli Bagels

8 Oz. • Tub • Selected

IGA American Cheese Singles $ 99

Crystal Farms Soft Cream Cheese $ 99

1 Lb.

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6-12 Pack • Assorted

.5 Liter • 6 Pack • Assorted

Jell-O Pudding & Gelatin 2/$

Jose Ole Burritos or Chimichangas ¢

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12 Inch • Assorted

6-12 Pack • Selected

Banquet Meals 5/$

Bellatoria Thin Crust or Pan Style Pizzas 2/$ 88

Kemps Ice Cream Sandwiches & Cones $ 99

Kemps $ 99 Ice Cream

16 Oz.

Bridgeford Monkey Bread

12 Pack • Assorted

12 Oz. • 8 Pack • Assorted

32 Oz. • Assorted

$ 49

Pepsi & Mountain 3/$ Dew Products

20 Pack • Assorted

Gatorade 5/$ Sports Drinks

Coca Cola $ 99 Products

2 Liter • Assorted

Frito Lay Wavy or Lays Potato Chips 2/$

7 Oz. • Assorted

9.5-11.5 Oz. • Assorted

1.25 Liter • Assorted

Coca Cola Products

Frito Lay Cheetos or Frito Corn Chips 2/$

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7-9.75 Oz. • Assorted

7-8 Oz. • Assorted

Frito Lay Sunchips 2/$

Frito Lay Doritos 2/$

8-8.5 Oz. • Assorted

Old Dutch Ripples Potato Chips 2/$ 50

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Snacks 7.75-8 Oz. • Selected

Pail

BEVERAGES

Pepsi & Mountain 3/$ Dew Products

7-Up Bottling 6/$ Company

4-5 Oz. • Assorted

4 Count • Assorted

Kemps Half-N-Half $ 19

Lipton Iced or $ 99 Pure Leaf Tea

Kraft Cool Whip Topping $ 49

Pint

Tropicana Juice $ 49

Hot, Lean, or Croissant Pockets $ 99

59 Oz. • Assorted

Shurfine Yogurt 10/$

16 Oz. • Regular

Kemps Cottage Cheese $ 19

6 Oz. • Assorted

9 Oz. • Assorted

$ 49

22 Oz. • Assorted

Azteca Burrito Size Flour Tortillas $ 69

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Fillmore County Sports Softball Same as Same

athlete of the week

By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com Over recent years, Chatfield and FCL have been softball powers. In the first full week The Trende of action, Report it was same as same. Each was winning again. The Gophers went 4-0. Hitting four home runs, they Paul Trende hammered usuallystrong W-K twice. Game one’s final was 12-2 (Belle Berg 4-5, HR, 2 RBI, R; Sydney Gould 3-5, 2B, 3B, 5 RBI; Carissa Campbell 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R; Megan Cullen 4 2/3 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, Win). Game two’s final was 14-0 in five (Gould 1-3, HR, 3 RBI, R; Megan LaPlante 3-3, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R; Lexi Chase 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, Win). Chatfield then hammered R-P 16-0 in five (LaPlante 3-3, 2B, 4 RBI, 4 R; Gould 2-3, two 2B’s, 3 RBI; Kaylie Bernard 3-4, 2B, 3 RBI, R; Berg 1-2, HR (2), RBI, 2 R; Cullen 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, Win). Versus La Crescent, a Chase RBI single in the top of the 8th proved the gamewinner. Chatfield won 4-1 in eight (Gould 3-4, three 2B, 2 RBI; LaPlante 2-4, 2 R, RBI; Chase 8 IP, 8 H, 1 ER, 5 K, 0 BB, Win). The Gophers (5-1 overall/TRC) are one big (GMLOK) inning from being 6-0. FCL scored 50 runs over five straight wins on the week. They went 5-1. They downed M-C 9-4 (FCL: Haley Polin 3-4, 2B, 3B, 2 RBI, 2 R; Katelin Mensink 1-3, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R; Caitlyn Walsh 7 IP, 8

H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 12 K, Win. MC: Lexi Thorson 2-3, RBI, R, 2 SB). FCL then hammered La Crescent 18-5 (Abby Lange 3-4, 3B, 4 RBI, 2 R; Anna Jorgenson 3-4, 2B, RBI, R; Mensink 2-4, 2B, 4 RBI, R; Kaelyn Marzolf Win). PEM fell 8-7 (Taylor Pierce-Sprenger 3-4, 2 R; Shelby Ebner 2-4, 2 R, RBI; Walsh 7 IP, 0 BB, 7 K, Win). FCL trailed 5-1 heading to their fifth (got five runs). Southland fell 10-9 on a game-winning Ebner RBI-single in the bottom of the 7th (Pierce Sprenger 4-4, 2B, 4 R, RBI; Ebner 3-5, RBI, R; Megan Hendrickson 2-4, RBI, 2 R; Walsh 2-4, RBI, R; Polin 2B, 2 RBI). FCL then hosted a Saturday tourney, winning their third straight one-run game, 5-4 over Lake City (A. Jorgenson 2-5, 2B, 2 RBI, R; Walsh Win (3-1); Hendrickson 1-2, 2B, RBI, R). They then fell to Goodhue 6-2 in ten (A. Jorgenson 3-4; Polin 3-5, R; Marzolf 6 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 5 K). FCL is 3-1 (TRC), 5-2 (overall).

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FCL 3, Southland 4 (FCL: Cole Schwichtenberg 2-4, two 2B, R) GMLOK 2, Cotter 5 (GMLOK: Zach Myhre 3-4, R, RBI) M-C 11, G-E 1 [6] (MC: Weston Whalen 2-2, RBI, 2 R, 6 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 8 BB, 10 K, Win) W-K 7, Chatfield 0 [10] (C: Braden Brehemer 7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 12 K. WK: Ryan Wolfe 10 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 14 K, Win. Falcons had 7-run top of the 10th); W-K 4, C 13 (C: Aaron Paulson 2-4, 3B, 3 RBI, R; Connor Demorest 3-5, 2B, R; Carter Duxbury 2-4, 2B, 2 R, RBI; Riley Ahern 3B, RBI, R, Win) GMLOK 4, PEM 2 (GMLOK:

Sydney Gould Chatfield Softball

Softball

With nearly every hit an extra base hit, Chatfield senior Sydney Gould went 9 of 15 with 12 RBIs over four games, as Gopher softball went 4-0 to improve to 5-1 on the season. Photo by Paul Trende

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Alex Bradley HR, 2 RBI, R; Drew Copley HR, RBI, R; Quinn Larson 7 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 6 K, 2 BB, Win) FCL 2, La Crescent 6 [8] (FCL: Sam Peters 6 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 8 K, ND; Collin Scott 2-4, 2B, R) L-A 14, Houston 2 [6] (H: Micah Johnson 1-2, RBI) R-P 3, Caledonia 13 [6] (Trojans started 3-0) MC 4, L/P 15 (MC: Whalen 2-2, 2 RBI) Houston 0, Onalaska-Luther 21 (4); Houston 1, O-L 11 [5] Chatfield 15, R-P 5 [6] (C: Paulson 4-4, 3 R, RBI; Ahern 2-4, 2B, GS-HR (2), 4 RBI, 2 R; Ben Ihrke 2-4, 2B, 3B, 2 R; Tristin Aguiar 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 4 IP, 7 K, Win. RP: Mason McManimonMyers 3-4, two 2B, 2 RBI; Dawson Dahl 2-3, 2 RBI) SG 2, GMLOK 9 (GMLOK: Zach Bubany 3-4, 2B, RBI, R, 4 2/3 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 10 K, Win; Josh Shorter 3-4, 2B, 3 RBI. Bulldogs are 4-4 (2-4 in TRC). Four wins is more than any Bulldog team the past four years) PEM 7, FCL 3 (FCL: Sam Rustad 2B, 2 RBI, R) Houston 10, G-E 7 (H: Brady Happel 2-4, two 2B, 3 R, RBI; Damon Carrier 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI; Jeremiah Johnson 2-4, 2 R, RBI/3 1/3 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 5 K, Win. A Hurricane 7-run seventh flipped a 7-3 deficit) RP 7, D-E 1 (RP: Nate Sarvi 3-4, R; McManimon-Myers 2B, 4 RBI, R, 7 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 8 K, Win) La Crescent 15, Chatfield 12 [8] (C: Paulson 4-5, three 2B, 3 R, RBI; Ihrke 3-4, 2B, 3 R, RBI; Duxbury 3 RBI. Chatfield is 3-4 overall and in TRC. Paulson: 10-13, four 2B, 3B, 5 RBI, 7 R last three games). MC 4, SA 7 (MC: Drew Wyffels 3-5, 3B, RBI, 3 R) R-P Tourney > Cashton 11, R-P 8 (RP: Dahl 3-4, 3 R, RBI; Sarvi 3-5, R. RP trailed 7-6 heading to 7th); M-C 8, R-P 11 (RP: Sarvi 3-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R, Win; McManimon-Myers 3-4, 2 RBI, R; Dahl 3-3, RBI, R. M-C: Tannor Fairchild 2-3, RBI, 2 R. Trojans are 2-4, 3-5); M-C 1, Cashton 14 [5] (Cougars are 1-2, 1-4) Houston 6, FC 27 [5] (FC: Scott 2-4, two 2B, 5 RBI, 3 R; Riley Means 3-3, 3 RBI, 3 R; Schwichtenberg 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 5 R; Peters 3-4, 2B, 3 R, RBI; Colten Kraling 2-2, 2B, 4 RBI, 3 R, Win. Falcons are 1-5, 2-6. Hurricanes are 2-2, 2-6)

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McCabe 3-4, 3B, 3 RBI, 3 R; Emma Wathier 3-4, 3 RBI, 2 R. Cougars are 2-0, 3-2) C/SG 13, R-P 1 [5] (RP: Lauren Hadley 1-2, RBI) G-E 0, Houston 7 (H: Johnston 7 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 12 K, Win/2-3, 2B; Becca Rostad 2 RBI, R) D-E 13, R-P 8 (RP: Tatyanna Bronk 3-4, 2 RBI, R; Hadley 2-4, 2B, RBI, 2 R; Indy Hermanson 2-4, 2B, RBI, R. R-P is 1-5, 2-6) Z-M Tourney > Houston 0, Z-M 29 [5]; St. Paul Academy & Summit School 9, H 10 (H: B. Rostad 3-3, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R; Morgan Beckman 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R; A. Rostad 3-4, R; Johnston 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R, Win); Sibley East 14, H 1 (Score was 3-1 after four. Hurricanes are 2-0, 4-4)

Golf

(B) Lanesboro 201 at Kingsland 208 (L: Isaac Bierman 44*, Marcus Mulvihill 46. K: Simon Broadwater 46) (B) FC 182 at R-P 186 (FC: Connor Morem 42. RP: Kyle Weidemann 38*) (G) Chatfield 272 at PEM 251 (C: Paige Isensee 51*); (B) Chatfield Inc., PEM 190 (B) Kingsland 191 at D-E 214 (K: Broadwater 44) (B and G) Z-M Invite (Houston’s Kelly Jerviss (100) finished 5th overall) (G) Lake City Invite (Lanesboro competed) (B) Stewie Invite (Lanesboro’s Isaac Bierman shot a 4-over 74 to tie for 2nd place (3rd on tiebreak). RP finished 4th of 14. Hayden Stensgard (79) took 6th. Weidemann (82) and Lukas Rasmussen (84) were just outside the top ten. Carter Nevalainen (FC) 83. Broadwater (Kingsland) 85. Willow Creek GC)

(B) R-P 178 at Lanesboro 184 (RP: Weidemann 41*. L: Bierman 41*, Adam Sutter 42. RP is 5-1) (B) Caledonia 171 at FC 159 (FC: Delton Sauer 37*, Nevalainen 38. FC is 3-1); (G) C 190, FC 181 (FC: Grace Miller 43*, Laura Donney 44. FC is 3-0) (G) SC 213 at Chatfield 245; (B) SC 211, C Inc. (C: Chris Hanson 47*) (B) PEM 198 at Kingsland 189 (K: Broadwater 40*. Knights are 3-1)

Track and Field

Stewartville Invite (GMLOKS girls took 2nd (of 6). The 4x100 (Katelyn Luthe, Sydney Bendtsen, Emily Hovden, Jordyn Glynn), 4x200 (Glynn, Lauren Buchholtz, Hovden, Bendtsen), and 4x400 (Glynn, Buchholtz, Amelia Staat, Riley Queensland) took first. Buchholtz (1st 400), Bendtsen (1st L-Jump), Hovden (2nd 100), & Staat (2nd 400) added high finishes. Kassidy Kirtz (200) & Sam Siskow (100-H) took second. Drew Lewison (1st 110-H, 2nd 300-H, 2nd-tie H-Jump, 3rd T-Jump) & Peter Torkelson (1st 300-H & 3,200) led the boys) D-E Invite (Boys: RPH took 1st, Chatfield 2nd (of 6). Girls: LFC took 1st. Noah Carlson (L-Jump, T-Jump), Matt Culhane (Discus, Shot), Dylan Linder (1,600), Branden Chapel (110-H), Jordyn Holland (Discus), the girls 4x100 (Ashley Agrimson, Kjersta Hinz, Jessilyn Knutson, Anna Sweet) & 4x200 (Carissa Beiberdorf, Agrimson, Hinz, Sweet) took first for RPH. Trevor Lundberg (Shot, Disc) and Holland (Shot) added seconds. Emma Breitsprecher (300-H, H-Jump), Kiera Olson (1,600), Maddie Smith See SPORTS Page 23 

Houston 6, L-A 5 (H: Alyssa Rostad RBI; Cortney Johnston 2 R, RBI/Win) Cotter 3, GMLOK 0 (Bulldogs went hit-less) PEM 0, GMLOK 4 (GMLOK: Alayna Meskill 7 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 8 K, Win; Courtney Fate 2 RBI, R. Bulldogs are 3-3, 4-3) MC 22, L/P 9 (MC: Thorson 3-3, 3B, HR, 4 R, 6 RBI; Kim Hauber 4-5, two 2B, 2 RBI, 4 R) Chatfield’s Riley Ahern (#4) gets his props (particularly from M-C 20, Alden-Conger 17 Connor Demorest). Ahern blasted a grand slam home run ver(MC: Coranda Vickerman 2-5, sus Rushford-Peterson. ITP-GS-HR, 7 RBI, 3 R; Harley Photo by Paul Trende

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(3,200), Ashley Miner (P-Vault), the girls 4x800 (Breitsprecher, Smith, Bailey Ruen, Leah Ruen), Matt Lutes (800), & Treyten Chiglo (P-Vault) took first for LFC. Chase Salerno (300-H) & Gage Tuohy (H-Jump) took first for Chatfield. Nolan Salerno (110H, 300-H) had two seconds) L-A Invite (Girls: RPH took 1st, LFC 2nd (of 7). Boys: RPH took 1st. Carlson (200 – meet record, T-Jump - broke own meet record, L-Jump), Culhane (Shot), Lundberg (Discus), Linder (3,200), Sweet (100 & 200), Megan Holien (100-H), Agrimson (H-Jump & L-Jump), C. Bieberdorf (T-Jump) took first for RPH. Culhane (Discus) and Lundberg (Shot) added seconds. Holland (Shot, Disc) had two seconds. Lutes (1,600), Chiglo (P-Vault), Olson (3,200), Breitsprecher (300-H), the girls 4x200 (Paige Donlinger, Emily Snyder, B. Ruen, Breitsprecher),

4x400 (Miner, Katie Prinsen, B. Ruen, Breitsprecher), & 4x800 (Miner, Kaylee Arndt, Snyder, L. Ruen) took first for LFC. C. Salerno (1st 300-H, 2nd 110-H) & Tuohy (2nd 200 & H-Jump) led Chatfield) Triton Invite (GMLOKS girls (149.333) took second to W-E-M (149.5). The girls 4x200 (Glynn, Buchholtz, Hovden, Bendtsen), 4x400 (Glynn, Buchholtz, Staat, Queensland) & 4x800 (Staat, Andrea Mettler, Allison Bottema, Megan Heimer) all took first. The 4x100 (Luthe, Hovden, Glynn, Kirtz) took second. Buchholtz (400), Bendtsen (L-Jump), Staat (800), Hovden (100), Luthe (100H), and Glynn (T-Jump) added seconds. Lewison (2nd 100, 3rd 110-H) & Torkelson (1st 3,200, 2nd 300-H) led the boys)

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A white-out in April?

On the morning of April 22, a cement truck lost its dry load on U.S. Hwy 52 near County Road 12 south of Preston, where it caused “white-out” conditions and clean-up took approximately 2-1/2 hours. Photo submitted By Sheriff Tom Kaase At approximately 10:07 a.m. on April 22, Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Dispatch Center received a report from the State Patrol that a cement truck had lost its load on U.S. Hwy 52, by

Fillmore County Road 12, south of Preston. This area is located by Preston Equipment. Preston Police and the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office responded. They began slowing northbound and southbound traffic down so both directions

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could be traveled safely through the dust-filled area. They found that a Croell semi carrying dry powder cement lost its load in the southbound lane of Hwy 52, spanning a distance of over a quarter mile. This was creating a very dangerous traffic hazard as when southbound traffic traveled through it, it caused “white-out” conditions from the dust. A payloader from the Croell cement company first attempted to remove the cement from the roadway but was not successful. Minnesota DOT plow trucks arrived on scene and removed a considerable amount of cement from the roadway by plowing it off to the shoulder. This was not completely successful due to “white-out” conditions continuing with southbound traffic traveling through it. Minnesota DOT crew then returned with a large compressor and blew the cement off the road. After the spill and during the cleanup, traffic had to slowed and directed by the Preston Police, Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office, and the Minnesota State Patrol. The cleanup took approximately 2 ½ hours.

Arrest made in connection with Harmony burglary By Sheriff Tom Kaase On Wednesday April 20, at 7 a.m., Fillmore County Deputy Jason Harmening responded to a report of a burglary at Hahn Lumber Company, located in Harmony, Minn. He completed a report Justin Rickert in which numerous tools and other items were found to be taken sometime during the night. Investigator Jesse Grabau also assisted with the crime scene investigation. There were no suspects at the time and the case was to be

listed as open and active at that time. On this same day, Wednesday April 20, Fillmore County Deputy Lance Boyum was on routine patrol in the area of Easy Street and Fox Road, in Holt Township in Fillmore County. He observed a vehicle that had an Iowa license plate and as the vehicle drove past him, he observed the driver of the vehicle that was known to him. He recognized the driver as Justin Rickert, 39 years of age. Deputy Boyum, having received information from the Rochester Police Department the day before, on the 19th, was informed that Rickert may have been involved in a theft

of a motor vehicle out of Winneshiek County Iowa with the same license plate number he had just observed. Deputy Boyum also was aware that Rickert had an active warrant out of Olmsted County and that he also had a Department of Corrections warrant. Deputy Boyum made a traffic stop of this vehicle and an arrest of Rickert. There were also two other individuals in this vehicle at the time. As a result of this traffic stop, arrest, and execution of a search warrant on the stolen vehicle, evidence of the Hahn Lumber burglary was also seized. The incident remains under investigation. Rickert remains in custody in the Fillmore County Detention Center.

Notice of Filing for Fillmore County Offices Filing will be open at the Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office for the following Fillmore County elective offices from 8:00 A.M. May 17, 2016 thru 5:00 P.M. on May 31, 2016. Fillmore County Office will be closed Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day. Candidates who will be absent from the state during the filing period may arrange to file, in person, prior to departure. Affidavits of candidacy may be picked up at the County Auditor’s Office, Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN. The filing fee for Fillmore County Commissioner is $50.00 and the filing fee for Soil and Water Supervisor is $20.00

One County Commissioner for District 1 (Four Years) The Townships of Chatfield, Fillmore, Jordan, Spring Valley, and Sumner and the Cities of Chatfield and Wykoff. One County Commissioner for District 3 (Four Years) The Townships of Beaver, Bloomfield, Forestville and York; and the Cities of Ostrander and Spring Valley. One County Commissioner for District 5 (Four Years) The Townships of Amherst, Canton, Harmony, Newburg, and Preble, and the Cities of Canton, Harmony and Mabel. One Soil and Water Supervisor for District 3 (Countywide Election 4 Year Term) The Townships of Beaver, Bloomfield, Fillmore, Forestville, and York and the Cities of Spring Valley, Ostrander, and Wykoff.

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One Soil and Water Supervisor for District 4 (Countywide Election 4 Year Term) The Townships of Bristol, Carimona, Carrolton, Fountain, Preston, and Pilot Mound and the cities of Fountain and Preston. One Soil and Water Supervisor for District 5 (Countywide Election 4 Year Term) The Townships of Amherst, Canton, Harmony, Newburg, and Preble and the Cities of Canton, Harmony, and Mabel.

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Gilbert, an ambassador Gilbert is clearly an ambassador for service dogs wherever he goes. His gentle nature has a calming effect on those who need a little solace. Our friend and neighbor, Esther, had a small stroke, and has been recovering in the local care center. Every Friday, they host Happy Hour for the residents and visitors, with beer and wine and appetizers. We have started dropping into Happy Hour to visit Esther, and of course Gilbert comes along. Esther, who will be 101 June 1, is doing amazingly well. Physical therapy has brought back most of her physical capabilities and she can still beat her daughter at Scrabble. Gilbert is a big hit among the residents and makes the rounds to shake hands or bow and occasionally get his back scratched. On one such visit, we noticed a woman sitting on the couch with

a forlorn expression on her face. She asked if she could see Gilbert and after a few back scratches, he recognized a dog lover and rolled over so she could rub his belly. He clearly had a rapport with her, as I have rarely seen him put himself in such a position of trust, except with family. She had a contented look on her face when we left. The people at the care center seem to enjoy Gilbert’s visits and many a smile can be seen as he makes the rounds among the dog lovers. Often we hear stories of beloved pets and the important place they had in their hearts. Gilbert seems to enjoy the rounds as much as the care center residents and it certainly makes our day. Lu explains the role of a diabetic service dog each time he goes out into the public. Often his blood sugar is far enough above

Recipe for a Savory Day Sunshine, spring flowers, and a kind word to someone who needs a smile.

Evin, Lauren, Logan, Ada & Kathleen are happy to welcome their new baby sister. Proud parents are Joel & Kirsten Zoellner, Fountain, MN. Maternal grandparents are Steve & Peggi Redalen, Rushford. Paternal grandparents are Jerry and Lois Zoellner, Neenah, WI. Maternal greatgrandmother is Marge Schueler, Rushford.

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We would like to thank all area businesses and everyone who donated money, produce, gifts, products, and time to make the Junior/Senior Post Prom such a huge success. We are so thankful to live in an area that truly cares about our students and their safety!

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or below the norm of 100 that Gilbert will spring into action, placing his paw on Lu’s leg. Gilbert has alerted other diabetics as well, and a blood sugar check has revealed his assessment was accurate. After an appointment at Mayo Clinic, Lu and Gilbert wandered by the piano. Several dozen people were letting go of their stress by listening to tunes. Spotting Gilbert, the pianist and vocalist started a catchy rendition of “How much is that doggie in the window?” With cues from Lu, Gilbert started playing to the crowd. He circle danced, lifted his paw for members of the audience to shake, and bowed several times. The crowd went wild, clapping and cheering. Gilbert lapped up the attention. Guess not only pigs have a little ham in them. Gilbert is often out in the public eye, attending Special Olympic events, community and church gatherings. So next time you see Gilbert out and about, you will know he is serving in his role as an ambassador for service dogs, as well as spreading some of his special TLC.

Birth Announcement Aubrey Mae Halverson A daughter, Aubrey Mae, was born to Andrew and Nichole Halverson of Mabel on February 17, 2016. She weighed 7 lb, 14 oz and was 20 inches long. She joins her big sister, Lainey Marie. Grandparents are Arlen and Genette Halverson of Mabel and Bill and Sharon Lunsford of Arcadia, Wisc. Greatgrandmothers are Evelyn Halverson of Mabel, Dorothy Rosaaen of Spring Grove, and Shirley Waychik-Brown of West Salem, Wisc.

Birth Announcement Tori Lee Rhodes Adam and Kristen (Whalen) Rhodes of Mantorville, Minn., are proud to announce the birth of their baby girl, Tori Lee. Tori was born April 3, 2016 at St. Mary’s Hospital - Methodist Campus, Rochester, Minn. She weighed 9 lb 1 oz and was 21 3/4” long. Tori is welcomed home by her big sister, Devin. Grandparents are John and Ellen Whalen of Harmony and Bill and Sharon Rhodes of Apple Valley, Calif.

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Kiera Olson selected for All State Concert Band

Kiera Olson, a junior trumpet player at Fillmore Central High School, was selected to participate in the 2016-17 All State Concert Band. This selection was based on a rigorous audition procedure. Kiera will attend the All-State Band Camp at Concordia Col-

lege, Moorhead, Minn., in early August and complete her all-state experience with a performance at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis next February as part of the MMEA Mid-Winter Clinic. Kiera is the daughter of Erik and Renee Olson, Harmony.

Please join us in celebrating

David Gardner's Retirement. We will have an open house at PRESTON SERVICEMEN'S CLUB on Friday, May 6, starting at 6 p.m. There will be a light supper provided, Entertainment by Dj Digger 8 pm to 12 am,

All are welcome. The family of David Winslow wishes to convey our

sinceresT appreciaTion for your condelences, prayers, words of encouragement, and hugs during this difficult time.

Perhaps you sent a lovely card, monetary gift, or sat quietly in a chair. Perhaps you sent those beautiful flowers, that we saw sitting there. Perhaps you brought the delicious food, that we served our friends and family. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Perhaps you were not there at all, just thought of us that day.

Whatever you did to console our hearts we thank you so much for whatever part.

During the time before and after David's passing we would like to thank McFarland Trucking for their support, assistance and being our right hand. A sincere thank you to Thauwald Funeral Home, Pastor Micheal Smith, Nancy Dahly for the music during the funeral, Suzanne for preparing and the Methodist Church ladies group for serving the luncheon that followed the funeral. For David's "last ride" we would like to thank Lowell Holtegard and the team at the Veterans Cemetery, including the color guard and honor guard for the memorial service and the last salute.

We deeply appreciate your kind expression of sympathy in our time of great sorrow. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers.

Helen Winslow Donna, Servet, Soriene, Elif and Gokce Ozcan Sandy and Zac Thielen Patty, Jearith, and Ethan Winslow Eugene, Dominic, Dillan and Kylie Winslow Boyd and Shelby Winslow

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Fillmore County District Court “Hooked on Preston” mural will celebrate community Preston Library is awarded Community Collaboration Grant PRESTON, MN – Preston Public Library has been awarded a Legacy Community Collaboration grant from SELCO (Southeastern Libraries Cooperating) to create a mural for the north wall of the building that houses both Preston Public Library and City Hall. Artist and former Preston resident Alison Love Unzelman will create fourteen 4’ x 8’ aluminum panels

that, when hung together on the building’s exterior, will create a 16’ x 28’ mural. Library Director Elizabeth Anderson says, “We are grateful for the community partnerships that will enable us to have a large piece of public art in our community that expresses the many aspects of life in Preston, our sense of history, and our hope for our

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community’s future.” Community partners for the mural project are the Preston Area Arts Council, the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation, Preston Area Community Foundation, Fillmore Central Schools, Christ Lutheran Church, Geraldine Daley, the City of Preston, the Southeast Minnesota Arts Council and the Preston Library Board.

Word on the Street

On April 22, Justin LeRoy Rickert, 39, of Wykoff, appeared before District Court Judge Matthew J. Opat. Rickert is charged with two counts of Receiving Stolen Property, both felonies. The first carries a maximum criminal penalty of ten years in prison, a $20,000, or both, the second five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. On or about April 20, within Fillmore County, the defendant allegedly received, possessed, transferred, or concealed stolen property, or property obtained by robbery, knowing or having full reason to know the property was stolen or obtained by robbery, to wit; a 2008 Chevrolet Malibu stolen from Win-

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recover from injuries. One out of every five traffic fatalities in Minnesota is a person age 65 or older. There are a number of options that can be pursued. As a family member, try to pay close attention to older family members’ driving skills. Start the discussion of when to stop driving, and determine other transportation options. Age alone cannot be considered a good cause for re-examination. This can be a sensitive issue for many older drivers. Older drivers forced to stop driving may feel a lack of freedom, anger and may suffer from depression. Actions to take if concerned about an older family member’s driving Write and sign a letter to the Department of Public Safe-

By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: What can be done about an aging family member when their driving skills become diminished and it becomes a safety concern? Answer: Older drivers in general are safe. As we age the risks behind the wheel increase with the possibility of declining cognitive, vision Troy H. and physical Christianson abilities. Older drivers are more likely to get killed or injured because they are more likely to be physically fragile and less able to

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ty Driver and Vehicle Services (DPS-DVS) outlining specific concerns. • DVS will contact the person and ask them to come in for an interview. • Based on the interview, the person can be requested to conduct a written and road test, submit a vision report, and/ or submit a doctor’s statement verifying that they are physically qualified to drive within 30 days of the interview. • If no concerns arise during the interview or if the driver passes a road quiz and appears to be physically fine, they may not be required to do anything further to continue to drive. • If the person does not submit the requested statements or their vision/physical report is unsatisfactory, their driver’s license can be cancelled. • If the person is unable to

pass the tests within the required time, their driver’s license is cancelled. Talk to a family member’s physician to see if the doctor has noticed the same problems. If so, ask the doctor to submit a request for a written/road test to DVS. If the physician sees the person is not physically qualified to drive, the doctor can notify the department and DVS can cancel the driver’s privileges. Law enforcement officers can also send a request for review to DVS if they identify a driver who they believe should either re-test or be checked by a doctor. In the end, DVS can allow the person to keep driving with increased limitations such as roadway speed, daylight only, certain times of the day or within a set limit of miles from his or her home. They can also require follow-up doctor’s exams.

Don’t be afraid to speak up if you are concerned about a loved ones driving behavior. It could end up saving their life or another life on the road. A portion of state statutes were used with permission from the Office of the Revisor of Statutes. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota 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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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., MAY 3

•Senior Strength Training, 8:30-9:10am, Harmony Community Center. Info, call (507) 272-3731.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:304pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-6pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Senior Strength Training, 10:15-11am, Spring Valley Community Center. Info, call (507) -272-3731.* •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •VFW Auxiliary Monthly Meeting, 7pm, Preston Servicemen’s Club.

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

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•Senior Strength Training, 11-11:45, Coffee Street Fitness, Lanesboro. Info, call (507) 2723731.* •Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.*

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

•Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Senior Strength Training, 10:15-11am, Spring Valley Community Center. Info, call (507) 2723731.* •Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info, call (507) 2886944.* •Merry Meeters Birthday Club, 2pm Village Square. Roll call: summer plans. •Story Hour for ages 3-5, 11am, Harmony Public Library. No school, no Story Hour.* •Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak, Mabel.*

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•Chatfield Brass Band rehearsal, 7pm, Chatfield Elem. Band Room. New members welcome. (507) 867-3315.* •Preston Historical Society meets, 7pm, Methodist Church.Public invited. •Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, Mabel Telephone Company, lower level, 214 N Main St., Mabel.*

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

MON., MAY 9

•Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston. •Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Senior Dining/Fire Hall, Mabel. Info, call (507) 2886944.* •Senior Strength Training, 11-11:45, Coffee Street Fitness, Lanesboro. Info, call (507) 272-3731.* •Preston Senior Potluck, 11:30am, Preston Servicemen’s Club, Preston. •Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston.* •AA Crossroads Journey Group meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley Library.*

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

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PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DATE: March 15, 2016 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: August 29, 2008 2. Mortgagors: Charles Johnson & Lynette Johnson, husband and wife 3. Mortgagees: Marine Credit Union 4. Recording Information: Recorded on September 8, 2008, as Document Number 366821, in the Office of the Fillmore County Recorder, Minnesota. 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: NONE INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 06.0401.000 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Lot 12, Block 6 in Joseph Otis Addition to the City of Rushford, Fillmore County, Minnesota. 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 401 E. Grove Street, Rushford, MN 55971 OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the Mortgage: is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are Marine Credit Union. INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 10. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 11. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $ 16,000.00 12. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $15,678.21. 13. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Fillmore County, Minnesota, at public auction on Thursday, May 26th, 2016, 10:00 a.m., at the main lobby of the Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN 55965. 14. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is six months after the date of sale. 15. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, singlefamily dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on November 26, 2016. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED

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

Sheriff of said county as follows: DATE AND TIME OF SALE: May 26, 2016 at 10:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, Preston, MN to pay the debt then secured by said Mortgage, and taxes, if any, on said premises, and the costs and disbursements, including attorneys’ fees allowed by law subject to redemption within six (6) months from the date of said sale by the mortgagor(s), their personal representatives or assigns unless reduced to Five (5) weeks under MN Stat. §580.07.

STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 23-CV-16-118 Case Type: Other Civil - Reformation of Instrument/Quiet Title Matthew Craft, Plaintiff. v. Orlajoy Simonson, Michael Hyde, Russell Mulholland, Kathleen Mulholland, Tammi Schwinefus, also known as Tammi McKinney, Darcy Farlinger, Ranee Wannarka Farlinger and the City of Spring Valley. Also, all other persons or entities unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien, in the real estate described in the complaint herein, including the heirs at law, legatees, devisees, and successors of any of the foregoing defendants who are deceased or dissolved, Defendants. AMENDED SUMMONS THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The original Plaintiffs Complaint is on file at the office of the Court Administrator of the above named Court. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at the following address: Law Office of Shawn Vogt Sween LLC Shawn Vogt Sween, Attorney at Law 104 Main Street Grand Meadow, MN 55936 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff s Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Fillmore County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: Parcel A: The North Half of the following described parcel: Commencing 100 rods North of the Southeast Comer of Section 28, Township 103, Range 13, running thence West 14 rods; thence North 12 rods, thence East 14 rods, thence South 12 rods to the place of beginning, excepting the North 4 rods thereof. City of Spring Valley, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Parcel B: The South Half of the following described parcel: Commencing 100 rods North of the Southeast Corner of Section 28. Township 103, Range 13, running thence West 14 rods; thence North 12 rods, thence East 14 rods, thence South 12 rods to the place of beginning, excepting the North 4 rods thereof. City of Spring Valley, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Parcel C: That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 28, Township 103 North, Range 13 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota. described as follows: Commencing at the southeast comer of said Southeast Quarter of Section 28; thence on an assumed bearing of North 00 degrees 31 minutes 56 seconds East along the east line of said Southeast Quarter 1656.12 feet; thence North 89 degrees 28 minutes 04 seconds West 231.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 89 degrees 28 minutes 04 seconds West 66.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 31 minutes 56 seconds East parallel with said

east line of the Southeast Quarter 66.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 28 minutes 04 seconds East 66.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 31 minutes 56 seoonds West parallel with said east line of the Southeast Quarter 66 feet to the point of beginning. Parcel D: That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 28, Township 103 North, Range 13 West, Fillmore County. Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of said Southeast Quarter of Section 28; thence on an assumed bearing of North 00 degrees 31 minutes 56 seconds East along the east line of said Southeast Quarter 1656.12 feet; thence North 89 degrees 28 minutes 04 seconds West 297.00 feet; thence North 00 degrees 31 seconds 56 minutes East parallel with said east line of the Southeast Quarter 66.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing North 00 degrees 31 minutes 56 seconds East parallel with said east line of the Southeast Quarter 44.08 feet; thence South 89 degrees 28 minutes 04 seconds East 66.00 feet; thence South 00 degrees 31 minutes 56 seconds West parallel with said east line of the southeast Quarter 44.08 feet; thence North 89 degrees 28 minutes 04 seconds West 66.00 feet to the point of beginning. The object of this action is to determine that the defendants have no right, title, estate, interest, or lien in or on the above described real estate. 8. 557.03 NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 557.03 you are hereby served with notice that no personal claim is made against you and that any defendant upon whom this notice is served who unreasonably defends this action shall pay full costs to the plaintiff. Dated: February 29, 2016 Law Office of Shawn Vogt Sween, LLC. /s/Shawn Vogt Sween Shawn Vogt Sween MN# 0387368 104 Main St S Grand Meadow, MN 55936 Telephone: 507-754-4555 Facsimile: 507-754-4554 e-mail: shawn@svslawoffice.com Publish 18,25,2

Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Attorney Daniel E. Dunn Main Street Law Offices, LLC 504 Main Street, Suite 200 P.O. Box 1627 La Crosse, WI 54602-1627 MAIN STREET LAW OFFICES is attempting to collect a debt on our client’s behalf and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. If you have previously received a discharge in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case, this communication should not be construed as an attempt to hold you personally liable for the debt. Publish 28,4,11,18,25,2 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that default has occurred in conditions of the following described mortgage: DATE OF MORTGAGE: November 13, 2014 MORTGAGOR: Anthony Schwartz, a single person. MORTGAGEE: Merchants Bank, National Association. DATE AND PLACE OF RECORDING: Recorded November 24, 2014 Fillmore County Recorder, Document No. 401672. ASSIGNMENTS OF MORTGAGE: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT: NONE TRANSACTION AGENT’S MORTGAGE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON MORTGAGE: NONE LENDER OR BROKER AND MORTGAGE ORIGINATOR STATED ON MORTGAGE: Merchants Bank, National Association RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICER: Merchants Bank, N.A. MORTGAGED PROPERTY ADDRESS: 311 Coffee Street East, Lanesboro, MN 55949 TAX PARCEL I.D. #: 19.0140.000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY: Lots 4 & 5, Block 14 in the Village, now City of Lanesboro, Fillmore County, Minnesota COUNTY IN WHICH PROPERTY IS LOCATED: Fillmore ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF MORTGAGE: $13,000.00 AMOUNT DUE AND CLAIMED TO BE DUE AS OF DATE OF NOTICE, INCLUDING TAXES, IF ANY, PAID BY MORTGAGEE: $12,724.04 That prior to the commencement of this mortgage foreclosure proceeding Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee complied with all notice requirements as required by statute; That no action or proceeding has been instituted at law or otherwise to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof; PURSUANT to the power of sale contained in said mortgage, the above described property will be sold by the

TIME AND DATE TO VACATE PROPERTY: If the real estate is an owneroccupied, single-family dwelling, unless otherwise provided by law, the date on or before which the mortgagor(s) must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property is not redeemed under section 580.23 is 11:59 p.m. on November 28, 2016, unless that date falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case it is the next weekday, and unless the redemption period is reduced to 5 weeks under MN Stat. Secs. 580.07 or 582.032. MORTGAGOR(S) RELEASED FROM FINANCIAL OBLIGATION ON MORTGAGE: None “THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED.” Dated: March 24, 2016 Merchants Bank, National Association Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee USSET, WEINGARDEN AND LIEBO, P.L.L.P. Attorneys for Mortgagee/Assignee of Mortgagee 4500 Park Glen Road #300 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 925-6888 94-16-002478 FC THIS IS A COMMUNICATION FROM A DEBT COLLECTOR. Publish 4, 11, 18, 25, 2, 9 Carrolton Township Rock quotes Carrolton Township is accepting rock quotes on crushed rock that meets state specifications. Rock is to be delivered and spread on township roads as needed. Certificate of insurance must accompany all quotes. Bids must be in the hands of the clerk on May 4th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. The board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. Luanne Storelee, Clerk 33011 220th St. Lanesboro, MN 55949 Publish 25, 2 meeting notice There will be a special meeting on May 9, 2016, 7 p.m., at the Bristol Township Hall to vote on proposed construction of a new township hall and maintenance building for Bristol Township. Eunice Biel Bristol Township Clerk Publish 25,2

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NOTICE OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners adopted an amendment to the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance, adding a definition for Aquaculture, on April 5, 2016. The Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance can be viewed in its entirety on the Fillmore County website at www. co.fillmore.mn.us. Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 18, 25, 2

NOTICE OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners adopted an amendment to the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance, Section 405.04 through 405.09, damage to non-conforming structures, on April 5, 2016. The Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance can be viewed in its entirety on the Fillmore County website at www. co.fillmore.mn.us. Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish18, 25, 2 Rock Quotes Money Creek Township The Money Creek Town Board is accepting quotes for 5,000 tons of Class 2 aggregate, more or less, to be delivered and spread no later than June 15, 2016. Quotes for winter rock are also being accepted but should be quoted separately. Money Creek Township residents also wishing to purchase rock at the township price should contact one of the town board supervisors. Quotes must be received by the Money Creek Town Clerk, Adam Florin, at 18035 County 26, Houston, MN 55943, no later than Wednesday, May 4, 2016. Quotes should also state the location of the quarry the rock will be delivered from. The board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. Adam Florin Township Clerk Publish 2

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Notice of condemnation CONDEMNATION STATE OF MINNESOTA IN DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Court File No. 23-CV-16-144 State of Minnesota, by its Commissioner of Transportation, Petitioner, vs. Brian T. Lowrie, et al. Respondents. IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN LANDS FOR TRUNK HIGHWAY PURPOSES NOTICE To the Respondents hereinabove named: You, and each of you, are hereby notified that on June 21, 2016, at 11:00 o’clock AM., or as soon thereafter as counsel can be heard, before Judge Carmaine Sturino in the Courthouse at Preston, Fillmore County, Minnesota, the above named petitioner will present to the above named Court a petition now on file herein for the condemnation of certain lands for trunk highway purposes. A copy of said petition is attached hereto and incorporated herein. YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED, That at the above time and place the above-named petitioner will also move the court for an order transferring title and possession to petitioner of the parcels described in the petition in accordance with Minn. Stat. §117.042, as of July 26, 2016. YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED, that all persons occupying the property described in the petition must VACATE THE PREMISES AND MOVE ALL OF YOUR PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM SAID PREMISES ON OR BEFORE JULY 26, 2016. All advertising signs or devices located on the property being acquired must be removed by July 26, 2016. YOU, AND EACH OF YOU, ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED, that (1) a party wishing to challenge the public use or public purpose, necessity, or authority for a taking must appear at the court hearing and state the objection or must appeal within 60 days of a court order; and (2) a court order approving the public use or public purpose, necessity, and authority for the taking is final unless an appeal is brought within 60 days after service of the order on the party. Dated: 3-24-2016 OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL State of Minnesota /s/ Joan M. Eichhorst Joan M. Eichhorst Assistant Attorney General Atty. Reg. No. 0285274 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1800 St. Paul, MN 55101-2134 (651) 757-1438 (Voice) (651) 282-2525(TTY) ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER

ers of said lands or interested therein, including all whom your petitioner has been able by investigation and inquiry to discover, together with the nature of the ownership of each, as nearly as can be ascertained, are as follows: FEE ACQUISITION Parcel 15 C.S. 2319 (250=250) 902 S.P. 2319-16RW All of the following: That part of Block 1, Town of Lanesboro, shown as Parcel 15 on Minnesota Department of Transportation Right of Way Plat Numbered 23-73 as the same is on file and of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Fillmore County, Minnesota; together with other rights as set forth below, forming and being part of said Parcel 15: Temporary Easement: A temporary easement for highway purposes as shown on said plat as to said Parcel 15 by the temporary easement symbol, said easement shall cease on December 1, 2020, or on such earlier date upon which the Commissioner of Transportation determines by formal order that it is no longer needed for highway purposes. Names of parties interested in the above described land and nature of interest: Brian T. Lowrie, Fee Ditech Financial LLC, successor in interest by corporate merger, consolidation, amendment, or conversion to Green Tree Servicing LLC, Mortgage County of Fillmore, Taxes

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT DISTRICT COURT Court File No.: 23-PR-16-246 In Re: Estate of David P. Meyer, 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 19, 2015. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Denise Wheelock of 27241 County 6, Fountain, MN 55935 and Danae Forman of 919 Spruce Drive, La Crescent, MN 55947 to serve as co-personal representatives of the decedent’s estate.

CONDEMNATION STATE OF MINNESOTA IN DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF FILLMORE THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT State of Minnesota, by its Commissioner of Transportation, Petitioner, vs. Brian T. Lowrie, Ditech Financial LLC, successor in interest by corporate merger, consolidation, amendment, or conversion to Green Tree Servicing LLC, County of Fillmore, also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest or lien in the real estate described in the Petition herein, Respondents. IN THE MATTER OF THE CONDEMNATION OF CERTAIN LANDS FOR TRUNK HIGHWAY PURPOSES PETITION To the District Court above named the State of Minnesota brings this Petition and respectfully states and alleges: I. That Trunk Highway Legislative Route numbered 250, has been located according to law and passes over the lands herein described. That it is duly covered by Right of Way Plat Order numbered 95151. II. That the Commissioner of Transportation deems it necessary that the State of Minnesota for trunk highway purposes obtain the lands herein described in fee simple absolute, together with the following rights: to acquire a temporary easement in those cases which are herein particularly mentioned. It is the intention of the above-named petitioner to move the court for an order authorizing the Court Administrator to accept and deposit in an interest bearing account payments from the petitioner to the court pursuant to Minnesota statutes. Further, it is the intention of the abovenamed petitioner to move the court for an order transferring title and possession of the parcels herein described, prior to the filing of an award by the court appointed commissioners, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §117.042. The petitioner reserves its right to recover costs of clean up and testing and all other damages arising from the presence of pollutants, contaminants, or hazardous materials on the property described herein, from all potential responsible parties, including respondents herein where appropriate, in a separate legal action to the extent permitted by law. III. That the following described lands in these proceedings taken are situated in Fillmore County, Minnesota; that the names of all persons appearing of record or known to your petitioner to be the own-

WHEREFORE, Your petitioner prays that commissioners be appointed to appraise the damages which may be occasioned by such taking, and that such proceedings may be had herein as are provided by law. Dated: 3-10-2016 Respectfully submitted,

OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL State of Minnesota /s/ Joan M. Eichhorst JOAN M. EICHHORST Assistant Attorney General Atty. Reg. No. 0285274 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1800 St. Paul, MN 55101-2134 (651) 757-1438 (Voice) (651) 282-2525 (TTY) joan.eichhorst@ag.state.mn.us ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER MINN. STAT. § 549.211 ACKNOWLEDGMENT The party or parties on whose behalf the attached document is served acknowledge through their undersigned counsel that sanctions may be imposed pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 549.211. Dated: 3-10-2016 OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL State of Minnesota /s/ Joan M. Eichhorst JOAN M. EICHHORST Assistant Attorney General Atty. Reg. No. 0285274 445 Minnesota Street, Suite 1800 St. Paul, MN 55101-2134 (651) 757-1438 (Voice) (651) 282-2525 (TTY) joan.eichhorst@ag.state.mn.us ATTORNEY FOR PETITIONER Publish 25, 2, 9

NOTICE OF BID For GASOLINE The Rushford-Peterson School District #239 will be taking bids for the purchase of gasoline to be purchased at the pumps in Rushford during the 2016-2017 school year. Suppliers who are interested must submit their bid on the bid form available from the Superintendent’s office. Please call 507-864-7785 ext. 1106 to request a copy. Bids will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bids are to be sent to: Mr. Charles Ehler Superintendent of Schools P. O. Box 627 Rushford, MN 55971 The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Julie Koop, Clerk R-P School Board Publish 2, 9

NOTICE OF BID For MILK The Rushford-Peterson Independent School District #239 of Rushford, Minnesota, will receive sealed bids for half pints of milk for the 2016-2017 school year. Milk is to be delivered twice weekly to the Rushford-Peterson High School Building in Rushford, MN and the Rushford-Peterson Middle School Building in Peterson, MN. Bid price must include delivery costs. Bids will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 2016. Bids are to be sent to: Mr. Charles Ehler Superintendent of Schools P. O. Box 627 Rushford, MN 55971 The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Julie Koop, Clerk R-P School Board Publish 2, 9

Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the co-personal representatives. 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 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 orthe claims will be barred. Dated: April 19, 2016 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar /s/ James D. Attwood Court Administrator LUHMANN LAW, LLC Dwight D. Luhmann (# 0300238) PO Box 87 Preston MN 55965 t: 507-216-6622 f: 507-216-6033 e-mail: dwight@luhmannlaw.com Publish 2,9

Notice of application for Livestock feedlot permit Notice is herby given per Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 116, that Rodney Koliha, has made application to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency or the County of Fillmore for a permit to construct or expand a feedlot with a capactiy of 500 animal units or more. The existing and/or proposed feedlot will be located in SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Harmony Township Seciton 35 in Harmony, MN. The existing facility consists of two 500 head wean-to-finish total confinement swine facilities, each with concrete manure storage under slats and feedlot area with runoff controls for 45 beef cow/calf pairs and 2 bulls which have pasture access. The proposed faclility consists of the existing site with the addition of one 1400 head wean-to-finish total confinement swine facility with concrete manure storage under slats. The total animal unit capacity with be 776. This publication shall constitute as notice to each resident and each owner of real property within 5,000 feet of the perimeter of the proposed feedlot as required by Minnesota State Law.

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Summary of Minutes April 12, 2016 County Board Meeting The Fillmore County Board met in regular session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION 2016-018: Endorsing establishment of Fillmore County Broadband Alliance and authorizing Fillmore County EDA to administer the same RESOLUTION 2016-019: Accepting State Bonding Funds for SAP 023-623025 for bridge that was washed out in 2013 flood event The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda. • the following Consent Agenda: 1. April 5, 2016 County Board minutes. 2. Payment of 1st quarter 2016 invoice to Mayo Clinic for medical examiner/autopsy services. 3. Payment of SELCO 2nd quarter invoice. 4. Merit increase for Sylvia Leitzen, Case Aide. 5. Merit increase for Christina Bakken, Social Worker. 6. Renewal of Liquor “On Sale” and “Sunday” sale license for Root River Country Club. • pursue three outstanding EDA Revolving Loans that are in default. • resignation of Michael Fort, Intermittent Deputy Sheriff. • complete a Request for Proposal for County Health Insurance. • request to retire from Kandace Johnson, Finance Officer. • advertise internally and externally for Accounting Technician position, Auditor/ Treasurer’s Office. • award bids for aggregate rock hauled by County to Bruening Rock Products. • award bids for aggregate rock hauled by County to Milestone Materials. • award to all bidders by contractor with additional charge for contractor loading county trucks from stockpile on a per ton basis. • update to Capital Improvement Plan. • low bid for a WRT-15 Pull Type Pneumatic Tire Roller from Swanson Equipment Companies. • 2015 Feedlot Program – Natural Resources Block Grant. • 2016 budget amendments. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount M & I Lockbox, services $14,372.54 Logsdon, Linda, mileage, other travel expense $641.02 Government Management Group, services $5,000.00 Fillmore County Treasurer-credit card, services, asset purchase $564.79 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $20,578.35 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (31 bills - not listed) $5,942.11 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $26,520.46 INFRA FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Integra Telecom, services $3,253.64 TOTAL INFRA FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $3,253.64 TOTAL INFRA FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (3 bills - not listed) $606.43 TOTAL INFRA FUND $3,860.07 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Bauer Built, Inc., parts $679.06 Fillmore County Treasurer-credit card, registration, other travel expense, etc. $1,045.85 Preston Auto Parts, supplies $1,101.95 Preston Equipment Co., parts $1,131.11 Ronco Engineering Co., Inc., parts $837.57 Titan Machinery, parts $785.96 Western Petroleum Company, oil $3,536.47 Ziegler, Inc., parts $1,492.51 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $10,610.48 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (27 bills - not listed) $3,234.85 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $13,845.33 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Bobbie Vickerman, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 2

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For Sale by Owner: 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath. Fresh paint inside. New appliances. Deck, 2 car garage. 677 Glendale, Owatonna, MN. 507-4754469. r25,2,9-x

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Prime hunting and Rec. Parcel + pasture and woods. approx nbr of acres 80. topography Hilly. type of Property Mixed Use. Hobby Farm. apx Pasture acres 10. apx Wooded acres 70. land Improvements Public Road. legal description Section 25 Twp 104 Range 011 80 Acres 7.50 AC W 1/2 SE 1. County Fillmore. MLS # 4068261

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1976 WALKOUT RANCH

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213 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD

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$369,900

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2053 VALLEY VIEW LANE NE, CHATFIELD

#4066480

• 4 Bedrooms • 4 baths • 3 Car Garage • 5,415 sq. ft. • 2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car garage • 2,572, sq. ft. • Main floor master suite & laundry • Granite countertops • Master bath • New stainless steel appliances • Custom cabinetry, upgraded trim, fireplace, sunroom • 2 Wood fireplaces • Wood floors • Unfinished lower level • Close to downtown • Add your personal touches • Sold “AS-IS”. • 3 Finished levels • Private yard • Close in on paved road • New backsplash, flooring, roof, furnace, water softener SLIM’S WOODSHED

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

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ELCOR Realty Co. sold

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• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Remodeled baths • 2 Car garage HURRY LOTS ARE SELLING FAST • Main floor living • 2,274 sq. ft. • 3 City lots • Wood floors • Original woodwork • Leaded window LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE • Newer roof, vinyl siding, central air & furnace LANESBORO – New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail

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Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI

Building Site

XXX County road 3 oStrander $34,000

814 CreStwood Court Spring Valley $23,000

Approximately 2.5-3 Acres of land. Great building site with city sewer and water. Located on edge of town in small community of Ostrander. Just like living in the country with city amenities. The land has been surveyed and is staked for boundary line views. Some buildings, including barn & grainery, remain with the property. Spring Valley school district. Many large pines bordering the property – great for privacy and wind break.

Excellent location on great cul-de-sac street in newer subdivision. Call me about Spring Valley housing tax incentives for new construction! Call Brenda today!

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$124,900

513 1st st Fountain

Spring Valley $190,000

500 S. Broadway Spring Valley $69,900

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

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

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“One of a kind” property listed on the National Historic but could be expanded to 6. The double brick structure is well insulated. Updates include repairs on front porch, metal roof on house & garage, new side porch, updated windows, interior updates, newer appliances, and tuck point work on foundation. You will be impressed with the unique architectural features throughout the home. Hardwood floors, original woodwork, arched doorways, exposed brick on dining room wall, and large bedrooms. Located on larger lot with mature trees.

625 lyndale aVe. Spring Valley $80,900

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

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413 Center aVe. Spring Valley $69,900

Great starter home! 3 bdrm 1 bath home w/ main floor laundry and main floor bdrm. All appliances included. Eat in kitchen, formal dining area, open staircase, new vinyl flooring in kitchen, perm siding, single car garage w/cement drive, back patio area and alley access. Very affordable living. With a little TLC and updating you will have a charming home.

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$189,500

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wHalan $149,900 Large Duplex (could be B&B or 1/2 acre lot • 3 bedrooms • 2 $184,900 Charming 1 1/2 story home • residential) • 4 bedrooms and 2 baths on 1 side baths • D/O • New roof • New flooring • Main Location! Location! 116 parkway ave. n floor laundry • New window • New furnace 3 bedrooms • Remodeled and updated • .42/acre • 3 bedrooms and 4 baths on side • Wood floors Location! • 1.36 acres next to State Bike Trail lanesboro and water heater • Enclosed porch • Deck • private lot • Cul-de-sac • Mudroom • New roof • • 10 foot ceilings • Newer roof • Covered porch • • Dead end road • Large open kitchen and dining Great opportunity to own this New windows • Vinyl siding • Garage • Peaceful Deck • Formal living room • Formal dining room • • Main floor laundry • Main floor master • Formal Storage shed building located in a high setting 2 furnaces • Air units • Separate electric meters • 2 dining room • Living room • Covered patio • 2+ traffic area in scenic Lanesboro. Opportunities car garage • Unlimited potential $299,900 garage • Storage shed • New windows • New are unlimited. 2 rental units also on 2nd level. $185,000 ! D septic • New furnace • Updated electrical • Dual e C Ideal for a retail business. Buy now and be ready ReDU 709 parkway ave. s 310 Maple Dr. heat with LP and wood burner combo Ng $105,000 lanesboro for the spring activity. Listi lanesboro 503 CalHoun ave New 1-level living • Large $107,900 lanesboro g N Listi $193,000 Unlimited potential for ranch • 3 bedrooms • 3 baths • Master bath • New 121 n. County rD 56 Remodeled and updated • 3 bedrooms • 1 1/2 baths HarMony this Impressive Victorian • Zoned residential & Walk-in closet • In-floor heat in house and garage • leroy Commercial • Previous owners included well- Maple kitchen cabinets • Main floor laundry • Open • Main floor laundry • Open kitchen w/center island • Formal dining room • Living room • D/O • Wood floors • Spacious 2-story • 4 bedroom • 2 baths • Main known French Restaurant and B&B • Unlimited living and dining and kitchen • Deck New windows • New roof • Large deck • Fenced yard floor laundry • Large private lot • Large covered Unlimited potential for the commercial property potential • 4 bedrooms • 4 baths • Wood floors on 2 acres conveniently located on high traffic • 2 car garage $71,900 throughout • Unending character • Gorgeous porch • 3-season porch • Deck • New appliances area. Building with new metal roof, cement floor, eD! C U D 409 Main st. sw Re open staircase • Completely updated mechanicals stay • New furnace and water heater • Sunken knotty pine ceilings and walls, loft area, garage, $89,900 preston • High ceilings • Walk-up attic ready to be finished tiNg s family room • Living room • Built-ins patio, covered decks and outbuildings i L New 108 GreenleaFton rD • Endless amount of activities: canoeing, biking, Main floor living • Living room w/knotty pine • preston Serving Se tubing, theater, restaurants, boutiques, parks, breathtaking scenery, golf courses, and much New flooring • New appliances • Newer furnace 9/10 acre lot • Overlooks Root River • Close to bike more • This unique opportunity needs to be • New roof • New windows • Main floor laundry • trail • 4 bedrooms • New roof, windows, siding, furnace and c/a • Fenced yard • Covered porch viewed to appreciate. 3 –car heated garage • Close to bike trail

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Easy to keep & enjoy - main floor living & numerous updates. Permanent siding, updated shingles & windows. Patio and spacious yard offering room for a garden and your pets. The 24 x 26 garage with ample room for tools & lawn equipment. Blacktop driveway. $84,900

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Lovely ranch home with walk-out lower level on 3 acres. Great views from every room, deck & patio. Enjoy the peaceful setting of this home as it blooms from spring to summer. $287,900

1120 Matthew St SW, PREStON Expansive views to enjoy!

25988 County 14, PREStON Awesome log home! res 5 Ac

4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. Hardwood floors and 18’ vault. LL walk out basement with family room & wine cellar. 1.5 acre lot with private walking trail. 2 car detached garage.

Awesome log home with panoramic view near Root River. Private location set back from hard surface road w/ blacktop driveway. 6 garage stalls – room for your hobbies & toys plus man cave. Love where you live!

41258 State Hwy 44, MABEl

3555 Highlandville Rd, dECORAH

SLICE OF COUNTRY

BEAutIful SEttING.

Enjoy a quiet area just 3 bedroom home north of Highlandville. with unique floor plan 27 acres with 2007 built has living space in house, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom. Finished basement with walk out to parking and sheds walk-out basement. 2 car attached garage. for easy accessibility. Nice updates include: Lots of room for gardening & your pets! windows, steel roof, FA HE furnace. 1.5 Acres. 30 x 56 machine shed plus pole shed BuIld yOuR dREAM HOME – insulated & wired. Country living on a hard surface road at an affordable price. $109,900 Subdivision with country views and city utilities

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

at an affordable price. No building permit fees or connection fees in 2016! Harmony is a super place to live offering the quality lifestyle of a small town with a thriving business district, clinic and healthcare facilities. Get $5,000+ cash back/EDA incentive.

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Great location near pool, park, and walking trail. 2007 built home easy upkeep and an efficient lifestyle. Open concept floor plan. The back deck offers a shaded place to relax. The lot has mature trees, storage shed, and room to build a garage. $94,500

15413 Cty Rd 9, PREStON

425 2nd Ave SE, HARMONy

Nicely updated 2 bedroom home. Updates include flooring, lighting, bathroom, furnace, windows & siding! Full basement with laundry & storage space. 2 Car detached garage. $63,000

AffORdABlE & SPACIOuS! Well maintained with a great layout, & flexibility to your lifestyle. Several original details. The home has updated windows, shingles, and perm siding. Insulated/ heated garage with workshop 2nd car garage door is framed in under siding. $113,000

XXXXX faith trail, lANESBORO

332 Minnesota Ave W, MABEl

Why rent, when you can own?!

Buildable 2.83 Acre lot

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

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Super spot! Zoned rural residential ag-bring your animals. Build a cabin or your dream home & relax on the banks of Wisel Creek. 8.38 & 6.37 acre adjoining lots.

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265 2Nd AvE NE, HARMONy 235 HARWOOd AvE NE, CHAtfIEld 312 St PAul St NW, PREStON 141 3Rd AvE SE, SPRING GROvE 608 RIvER St SW, CHAtfIEld

Super Location on dead end. Spacious 3 bedroom home w/ quality finishes. Finished basement with space for home office/business. Landscaped private back yard. Large attached garage plus detached garage. $168,000

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

SOLD 304 fIllMORE St W, PREStON 109 SPRuCE St SE, fOuNtAIN 210 MAIN AvE S, HARMONy 340B 5tH AvE SE, HARMONy 530 3Rd St SE, HARMONy

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216 Preston St NW, Preston Historic home tastefully renovated to preserve the character of the home. Gourmet kitchen great for entertaining plus large living room, 3 season porch, & deck. Mature trees & landscaping add to the setting. The new addition offers a lower level office & workshop. Ideal location with easy walk to trail & river.

509 Parkway Ave S, lANESBORO

400 Whittier St E, lANESBORO

Nice location near downtown. Nicely

Picturesque setting! 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home. Lots of space with main floor living plus partially finished basement with walkout. 1 car tuckunder garage. $155,000

laid out and roomy 2 bedroom home. Basement is partially finished with rec/hobby area and bathroom. Insulated 2 car attached garage with access to backyard! $114,900

314 N Ash, MABEl Residential or Commercial!

100 Elmwood St E, lANESBORO

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

Excellent location Unique opportunity to own an inn. Rent single rooms or suites to accommodate large groups. Separate owners living area on main floor. Call today!

607 fillmore Ave S, lANESBORO

45 6th St SE, HARMONy

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51 Main Ave N, HARMONy No guesswork!

Well established full 22 Main Ave N, HARMONy service restaurant ready for you to walk into! located in the heart of Harmony Real estate, business, Commercial space with 2 units, 1 unit equipment & fixtures currently rented. 2 off street parking spots. included. Well maintained & updated.

The Official Legal Newspaper

Monday, May 2, 2016

EMPLOYMENT Historic Scanlan House Bed & Breakfast Inn is seeking parttime housekeepers, starting immediately. Experience preferred, but not necessary. Includes weekends. Wage based on experience. Call 507-467-2158 or 507-2731003. h21tfn-o Root River Country Club is now hiring wait persons, cooks, and grounds crew. Full-, part-time,and summer positions available. Please call 507259-5890. h4/4, tfn-o Housekeeping, Green Gables Inn. Housekeepers needed weekdays and every other weekend starting immediately. Call 507-467-2936, ask for Jackie. h18-tfn Country Trails Inn & Suites, Preston, is hiring for part-time front desk and part-time housekeeping. Pick up application at the hotel. h25tfn-o Kingsland Public Schools currently has an opening for FT custodian, .5 custodian, and various coaching positions. For more information on any position or to apply, please visit http://kingsland.k12.mn.us. An EOE. h25,2-o Now hiring for motel housekeeping positions in Harmony. 525 Main Ave N. Apply in person. 507-8862515 h2,9-o

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for a full-time Accounting Technician in the Auditor/Treasurer Department. This is a regular, nonexempt position, eligible for benefits. Minimum Qualifications: Requires minimum of Associate’s degree (A.A.) in accounting or equivalent from two-year College or Technical School or equivalent combination education and experience. Desirable qualifications include: knowledge of cost and financial accounting; real estate documents, computer technology including experience in operation of IBM AS400 iSeries computer systems and personal computers; data processing methods; general office procedures; and applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations as they pertain to department responsibilities. Rate of Pay: $16.9540/hour according to the 2016 non-union pay scale (Grade 5/ Step1) with final salary dependent on qualifications. Job description and application materials may be obtained from: www.co.fillmore.mn.us; Fillmore County Coordinator’s Office, 101 Fillmore Street West, P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; or by phone at (507) 765-4566. Current County application form REQUIRED. Resumes accepted but not in lieu of a completed application. County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. Application Deadline: Until filled. EOE h18,25,2-o

EMPLOYMENT Eagle Bluff ELC in Lanesboro has immediate opening for parttime cook with full-time opportunities. Day-to-day duties include: prepping, cooking, baking, serving, cleaning and more in our fast-paced, well-equipped kitchen and dining room. Foodservice experience preferred but willing to train. Compensation dependent on experience and skills. Flexible hours. E-mail letter of interest and questions to foodservice@ eagle-bluff.org or call Sara McCallson at 507-467-2437. h25,2,9-o

WANTED CRAFTSMAN Position Available

• This is not a production line job! • We are looking for people who like to build custom aluminum trailers and truck bodies • Excellent work environment with room for advancement in pay • Over 20 excellent benefits including: Health Insurance, Matching 401K, Attendance bonus, profit share, and paid uniforms • Prefer welding experience but will train the right person • We want people who are looking for long term employment at a great company. Stop by our office on Hwy 9 or email for a job application: alumline@alumline.com

FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

EMPLOYMENT Position Opening. Fillmore County 4-H Federation is seeking 2 food stand assistant managers. Primary duties would be carried out the week of the fair (July 18-24), with some pre-fair preparation and post-fair follow up. Job description, salary and application information are available at the Fillmore County Extension Office, 902 Houston St. NW, Suite #3, Preston. 507-765-3896. All applications must be received by 4:30 pm May 6, 2016. h25,2-o

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The Fillmore County Journal is seeking a creative and talented

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Very flexible hours, competitive pay rate, benefits warm caring place to work family orientated

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.

Assisted Living

111 Fillmore Place SE, Preston, MN Equal Opportunity Employer

Cardinal of Minnesota, Ltd. is accepting applications for those who have a desire to work with individuals with disabilities in the Harmony area. We offer competitive wage and benefits package.To apply online, and learn more about the position and available openings, visit us at www. cardinalofminnesota.com AA/EEO

Full-Time & ParT-Time

• Nursing Assistants (Full-Time & Part-Time $1750 Sign-On Bonus) • RN’s & LPN’s (Full-Time & Part-Time $3500 Sign-On Bonus) • Home Health Aides (Part-Time) Chosen Valley Care Center is looking for individuals who are compassionate, energetic, hardworking, and reliable to join our health care team. We currently have full-time and parttime positions available. We are willing to train the right applicant. We offer excellent benefits to employees working full-time. • Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage on Preventative Care. • Health Partners Dental Plan • Matching Funds for 401(k) Plan • Life & Accidental Death & Disability • Generous, Flexible PTO • Tuition Reimbursement • Supplemental Insurance Benefits through AFLAC Applications should be forwarded to: Chosen Valley Care Center Attn: Director of Clinical & Resident Services, 1102 Liberty Street SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or applications may be downloaded at www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com, (EOE/AA)

Chosen Valley Care Center, InC. A Senior Living Community

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals

evening/night Shift nurse Full-time

$2000 SiGn-on BonuS • Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center For more information contact Business Office at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

Stop In To Fill Out An Application! OR CONTACT: Cathy Nation Park Lane Estates, Preston MN 507.765.9986 or 507.259.3291

Help wanted

NEW STARTING WAGE SCALE

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Root River Hardwoods is looking for a reliable person to work in sawmill. Benefit package available. Retirement plan. Apply at Root River Hardwoods, Hwy 52 N, Preston. 507765-2362. h2,9-x Spring Valley Senior Living is currently seeking a full-time RN Nurse Manager and Assistant Director of Nursing to help assist in the overall direction of our Nursing department. Benefit eligible after 60 days of employment! Current and active nursing license a must, experience not required. Apply today! Send your resume to hr@seniorliving. com or apply on our website at www. svseniorliving.com. EOE h25,2-o Spring Valley Senior Living is hiring full time and part time RNs and LPNs for our day and evening shifts. Flexible scheduling available! Competitive wages and pay differentials offered. Visit our webpage www. svseniorliving.com to apply or contact Human Resources at 507-346-1247 for more information! EOE h25,2-o Spring Valley Senior Living is currently seeking a hardworking, energetic individual to join our dietary team as a dietary aide. No experience necessary, we will train the right applicant! Visit our webpage www.svseniorliving.com to apply or contact Human Resources at 507-346-1247 for more information. EOE h25,2-o

Help wanted on Fountain dairy farm. Call for information 507-272-8390. h2,9-x

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EMPLOYMENT

Lanesboro American Legion needs part-time cleaning person for Satruday and Sunday mornings. Time is flexible. Apporximately 1-3 hours per day. Must be reliable. Call Gayle at 507450-6368 or stop by Legion during business hours. h2,9-o

Are you creative?

versed in Adobe Creative Suite programs. This position, parttime or full-time, will be the right fit for someone with great attention to detail, positive customer relations skills and a flair for design.

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The Old Village Hall Restaurant in Lanesboro has part-time postions available for wait staff, dishwasher and kitchen help. Please stop in for an application or call Sarah 507467-2176. h2,9-o NOW HIRING Company OTR drivers. $2,000 sign on bonus, flexible home time, extensive benefits. Call now! Hibb’s & Co. 763/389-0610 MCAN

GuNderseN HArMoNy CAre CeNter Where old friends become reacquainted and new friendships are found!

Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Nurse (QAPI) - half-time position available/ More hours available within the system. Contact: Ruth Furan,DON (507) 886-6544 Ext:73371

(assisted living attendant)

& Cook

GuNderseN HArMoNy CAre CeNter 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939

Competitive Pay, Benefits and Flexible Schedule.

Park Lane Estates Assisted Living

Stop In To Fill Out An Application! 111 Fillmore Place SE, Or CONTACT: Cathy Nation Preston, MN Park Lane Estates, Preston MN $ Equal Opportunity 1,000 Sign507.765.9986 On Bonus or 507.259.3291 Employer

nurse Full Time Night Shift

Halver Inc. PrestoN, MN

Halver Inc.

Preston, MN, manufacturer of commercial case work, has immediate opening for cabinet assembler and machine operator.

WIll TraIn Contact 507-765-5330 with questions or for application.

MABEL GrEEn LEA sEnior LivinG is LookinG for spEciAL pEopLE who wAnt to MAkE A diffErEncE.

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

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

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Monday, May 2, 2016

GARAGE SALES

THANK YOU

FOR RENT

2 Big Garage Sales: Thurs. May 5, 12-5, Fri. May 6, 8-5. 700 & 702 Trisdahl Court - Rushford. Carpentry supplies, clothes, furniture, jewelery, linens, housewares, Much misc. Irene Overland & Lois Torgerson. g2-o

I would like to thank my family, friends and neighbors for all the help and kindness shown Gerald and me after my heart attack. Thanks for all the cards, flowers, food, gifts, telephone calls, prayers & concern. We appreciated it all so much. I also want to thank the Harmony Ambulance Crew for their care. We are so lucky to have such good people in our town. You guys & gals are just super. God Bless you all, Gloria Bergey t2-x

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

Huge garage sale: Rosie Morey, 112 Main Street, Wykoff. May 13 & 14, 8am-4pm. Glassware, antiques, handmade cutting boards & lazy susans, & much, much more! g9-o 2016 Koliha Family Garage Sale 235 – 6th St. SE, Harmony, MN Thurs., May 5, 3 pm to 7 pm; Fri., May 6, 8 am to 6 pm; Sat., May 7, 8 am to 2 pm. Boys (Newborn – 4T); Girls (6/6X – 7/8); Women’s (med. – 3X); Men’s (lg. – 3X); Spring Coats/jackets, blazers; Kids’ boots/shoes; mystery/romance books; household items – decorator pans; bedding; linens; towels; Toys – newborn on up; inside & outside children’s play equipment; infant travel swing; high chair; Sears 4-man tent; recliner; glider rocker; mission style coffee & end table; Coleman travel cooler/refrig.; color TVs; Keurig single serve coffee brewer; laundry station/sorter on wheels; plus much more. g2-o

EMPLOYMENT We are seeking self-motivated, caring, creative, flexible, and hardworking individuals who have a passion for working and playing with children and being rewarded with hugs from kids, praise from parents, hourly wage, PTO and benefits. Join our talented team, where we inspire children to be lifelong learners! One Block at a Time Daycare in Preston is looking for energetic, highly motivated, dependable individuals to join our team that have a true passion for working with young children. This outstanding daycare has nice facilities, friendly staff, and excellent curriculum and resources for the day-to-day learning. Contact Angi at 507.765.3809 or angi.kaase@ isd2198.k12.mn.us if interested. h2,9-o

Taking Applications

Employment Opportunity

The Branding Iron in Preston is

taking applications for part-time servers and part-time bussers. Some day shifts & some night shifts. Experience appreciated but not necessary. Any questions contact Steve at 507-765-3388. Stop in for application.

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

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

GuNDErSEN HArMoNy CArE CENTEr Where old friends become reacquainted and new friendships are found!

CNA- Part-time Day/Evening Shifts Available LPN/TMA- Part-time Evening Shifts

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

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FOR RENT

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in Rushford. 1/2 block from school. New flooring, roof, attached garage, jacuzzi tub. No pets, NS, $685/mth + dep. Call 507-458-5139. r25,2-o

Printed on recycled paper Scenic View TownhomeS • Spacious 2 & 3 bedrooms • Attached garages included • Beautiful area • Starting at $505 Income restrictions apply. 507-864-7880 • Rushford, MN www.paramark.us

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

Are yOu AT LeAST 62 yeArS Or BeTTer, hAnDiCAppeD Or DiSABLeD? • Community Room with Big Screen TV and Kitchen • Elevator • Spacious 1 Bedroom Apartments with appliances • Close to City Library, Churches, Downtown and Medical Center

If thIs Is what you’re lookIng for, look no further. 507-867-4791 or just come and visit us at Lakewood Apartments, 420 Bench Street, Chatfield, MN 55923

NOTICES

Money Creek Cemetery Association is soliciting quotes for 2016 mowing season, for two cemeteries. Quotes opened 7pm, May 10 at Money Creek Town Hall. Interested parties must be present at quote openings. Quotes are for price/per/mowing. Proof of insurance required. Further questions call 507-896-3201. n2,9-o

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The Preston Farmers Market will be on Fridays from 11-2 through the summer until the last Friday of October. n2-x

Sat., April 30 at 9am Sharp- 14th Semi-Annual Amish Country Consignment Auction held at 13473 County Road 35, St. Charles, MN. For more information call Bill Gathje at 507-458-8560. Notice in the Journal. Sun., May 1 at 9am - Antique, Tool, Household Auction. Arlyne Seaton Estate & Others held at Spring Valley Sales Auction Building. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www. springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183. Notice in the Journal. Sat., May 14 at 9am - Sports & Rec Auction. Now taking consignments at Cedar Valley Iowa Realty & Auction Co. For more information contact Cedar Valley Iowa Realty & Auction Co at www. cedarvalleyiowarealty.com or 563-382-8290. Notice in the Journal.

ONLINE AUCTIONS

Lakewood Apartments located in beautiful downtown Chatfield, Mn

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

AUCTION CALENDAR

Through Sun., May 1 at 5:30pm - DARR online auction. For more info and complete listing, DARR Auctions & Realty 800-852-0010 or www. darrauctions.com. Listing in Journal. To list your Auction 507-765-2151

NOTICES

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PREGNANT? CONSIDERING ADOPTION? Call us first. Living expenses, housing, medical, and continued support afterwards. Choose adoptive family of your choice. Call 24/7. 855390-6047 (MCN)

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

IF YOU HAD hip or knee replacement surgery an suffered an infection between 2010 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call attorney Charles H. Johnson 800/535-5727 MCAN

GuNDErSEN HArMoNy CArE CENTEr 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939

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Attention townships:

Job Fair Job Fair 1pm-3pm • Thursday, May 5th Valley Design 133 South Hwy 52 Fountain, MN

Assembly and paint line openings 1st and 2nd shifts Full-Time, Long Term with OT

Freelance Writer

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

DONATE YOUR CAR truck or boat to Heritage For The Blind. Free 3 day vacation, tax deductible, free towing, all paperwork taken care of 800/439-1735 MCAN DISH TV 190 channels plus High-speed Internet Only $49.94/mo! Ask about a 3 year price guarantee & get Netflix included for 1 year! Call Today 800/2978706 MCAN

AUTOS 1995 Airstream 19 1/2 Ft. B-190RV. One Owner. All maintenance & operating manuals included. Strong 460 EFI engine with A/C. Roof A/C with heat strip. Has 213 K hwy miles, MPG 8-15. Dbl bed below, queen above. Hot water tank for kitchen, tub & shower, dbl sink w/ spray water filter, 3 way frig., stove w/oven, microwave. Propane plus generator, ducted force air furnace, tow pkg., AM/FM cassette, CB radio, minor body damage & rust. Some systems will need repair. Too handicapped & old to do it myself. Four excellent Michelin tires, awning, power front seats. Call 507-396-2519. Asking $5,000. OBO a2,9,16-x

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May 2016

Kingsland • Spring Valley - Wykoff

Knights news VFW

Steve O’Connor from VFW Post #4114 presented KHS Guidance Counselor, Mr. Rohne, with a $1,500 scholarship donation that will be applied to the VFW Scholarship Fund, which will be awarded to qualifying seniors. A big thank you to the VFW for their generosity!!

Concert Season

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Band & Choir Concerts: KIS Monday, May 9 at 7:00 p.m. and KHS Monday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!

earth day

The Kindergarten class took full advantage of the wonderful April weather and had an Earth Day celebration. They planted a tree on the school grounds to commemorate the day!

Health Fair Join us for the annual Health & Wellness Fair, Saturday, May 21 from 9:30 to noon. There will be vendors, activities ,and kids races. See you there!

FFA

Congrats to both 1st place teams, Floriculture and Nursery Landscape, which then advanced to state. Individually, Renee and Nicole each earned 1st place, as well. Congratulations!

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