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F-C kindergarten class enjoys ag field trip

Kindergarteners Olivia R., Anna G., and Jeremiah B. are all smiles while visiting Preston Equipment during the ag field trip on May 15, 2015.

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The Fillmore Central kindergarten class had an exciting day of agricultural education on the road, which took place Friday, May 15, 2015, as they made several stops throughout the day.

Kindergarten teachers Mrs. Schumacher and Mr. Anderson, who is a long-term substitute teacher for Mrs. Duff, had a busy and fun-filled day planned for their students.

The day began at Rumpus Ridge Dairy Farms owned by the Gartner family, where the children learned a lot about dairy cows and saw where the milk they buy in the grocery store comes from. They saw how

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cows are milked and Schumacher says some of the students learned that “brown cows don’t really give chocolate milk” as they thought they did!

Next the group toured Bill Wingert’s hog farm and asked several questions, learning how and what hogs eat, and also found out where ham, bacon, and other favorite pork products come from.

On the schedule for their next stop was the Harmony Library in Harmony, Minn., where the kids learned about the summer reading program and were fortunate to have Kay Himlie read them a farm story.

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Although 12 year old Faith Norby of Mabel, Minn., was diagnosed with Autism at the age of three years old, she has not let it define her or her abilities.

Faith’s parents are Jason and Sunshine Norby who say that “even though her autism definitely presents challenges for her” Faith has “always worked past it and has never used her disability as an excuse” for not reaching for her dreams.

Faith participates in several different sports with the Minnesota Special Olympics on the Rochester Flyer’s team and when they sent out an email about the Miss Amazing Pageant, her mom thought it would be a good experience for Faith as she is always encouraging her daughter to try new things.

When Faith heard about the pageant “she jumped at the chance to be a part of the experience” states Sunshine.

The motto for the Miss Amazing Pageant is “celebrating the abilities of girls & women with disabilities” according to its website, missamazingpageant.com, and “it offered a chance for each girl to shine on stage in a supportive environment,” explains Sunshine.

The Minnesota Miss Amazing Pageant took place on April 25, 2015 at the University of St. Thomas O’Shaughnessy Auditorium.

Sunshine says “the girls arrived in the morning and kept busy throughout the day with a lot of fun activities that ranged from getting to know the other contestants, with music and dancing, a community project making tie blankets for local hospitals, taking picSee AMAZING PRETEEN Page 3 

tions about animals and about what the veterinarians do. Schumacher explained “the children were able to see the ‘animal hotel’ and listen to dogs and cats heartbeats,” which they found fascinating.

A stop at the Harmony IGA to see where dairy and meat products are located in the store was passed up as the children were quite muddy from visiting the farms.

The last stop for the day was Preston Equipment and the children still had plenty of energy left to get excited about climbing into a big John Deere tractor and had many questions about all of the equipment available to

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The Preston State Veterans cemetery opening date has been pushed back from the initial planed date of July to a September opening. According to Nathan Pike, the County Veterans Service Officer of Olmsted County and County Legion member of Spring Valley, the 169-acre site is intended to be a “100-year cemetery” – that is, is meant for interment of veter-

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The acreage was donated by Fillmore County and the City of Preston and is located off of Highway 52 in Preston, Minn.

Work on the project began in 2010 with working through State legislation details, approval, and paperwork completed.

Groundbreaking for construction itself began in November of 2013. A $10 millon construction grant from the Federal Cemetery Administration

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tures in the photo booth and getting their hair and makeup done” which all of the girls enjoyed.

The Minnesota Miss Amazing pageant included an interview portion where the girls met with five judges and were asked questions about their family, hobbies, and

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personal interests. Sunshine says “Faith enjoyed talking with the judges and came out of her interview confident, saying she ‘rocked it’ and had a big smile on her face the whole day” which made her mom smile as well, because she was so happy for her daughter.

On the Miss Amazing website Faith lists her hobbies as bowling, swimming, reading books, writ-

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ing her own stories, and sewing.

Each girl was given an opportunity to introduce themselves onstage which gave the girls a chance to let the judges get to know them a little bit better as they shared interesting things about themselves.

There was an optional talent portion of the pageant and Faith chose to sing “Don’t Laugh at Me”, which is a song she chose due the powerful anti-bullying message of the song which includes the lyrics “don’t laugh at me, don’t call me names, don’t get your pleasure from my pain, in God’s eyes we’re all the same, someday we’ll all have perfect wings, don’t laugh at me”.

According to Sunshine, when Faith sang the song “there wasn’t a dry eye in the audience” and she believes everyone was touched because they can relate to the message in the song. Sunshine says “I was so proud of Faith for having the courage to sing in front of a large audience” as difficulty dealing with large crowds and socializing with others is one of the many affects of autism.

An evening wear round was also held where the girls “were encouraged to wear an outfit of their choice that made them feel beautiful”, states Sunshine.

The girls were assisted throughout the day by a buddy. The buddy program “allows teenage girls and young adults to volunteer their time to assist these amazing girls through the day to promote independence and a unique pag-

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eant experience,” explains Sunshine, and also creates another new friendship among the many formed through the pageant.

There were six age divisions, including Preteen, Junior Teen, Teen, Junior Miss, Miss, and Senior Miss. Faith won in her division and was crowned Miss Minnesota Amazing Preteen, which was very exciting for her and her family.

Each person that participated in the pageant received a crown, flowers, and a trophy, while the division winners received a Queen crown and a sash. The remaining participants were crowned as princesses.

Faith and the other winners in their divisions will go on to compete at the National Miss Amazing Pageant in Los Angeles, Calif. at UCLA’s Freud Playhouse July 24-28, 2015.

The national pageant will include approximately 100 Miss Amazing representatives from across the United States. During pageant week the participants will have many other experiences, including volunteering at the Special Olympics World Games, attending the Miss Amazing Gala, and going on a tour of Hollywood.

Faith will proudly represent her home state of Minn. at the National pageant, which is “a once in a lifetime opportunity that means so much to her”, states her mom.

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ence has been like for Faith so far her Mother says “this has been such a wonderful experience for Faith. I have seen such a positive change in her confidence as a result of participating in this pageant”, which is what the pageant is all about.

Faith’s very proud mother says “Faith really defied the odds and has proven to herself that her disability will not define who she is” and adds she is “truly impressed by all the obstacles Faith has overcome” and continues to overcome.

“Faith is such an inspiration to me and she is an amazing advocate for others with a disability”, states Sunshine.

Look for Faith in the MabelHesper Steam Engine Days parade as she plans to participate, and also plans on volunteering at several events throughout Minnesota with the other Minnesota Miss Amazing Queens.

Throughout her reign as Miss Minnesota Amazing Preteen, Faith will be doing all she can to promote her Anti-Bullying campaign and will be volunteering at local community events in Fillmore County.

Faith’s future ambitions are to go to college, to become a dolphin trainer, and hopefully work in an aquarium or at a zoo.

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C ommentary Money and politics: we need change now!

By Lee H. Hamilton I’ve seen a lot over my decades in politics, and not much alarms me. But I have to be blunt: Money is poisoning our political system.

The people who matter most to a representative Lee H. democracy Hamilton — the ordinary voters in whose interests elected politicians are supposed to act — feel as though they’ve become an afterthought in the political process. The tidal wave of money washing over our elections, with no end in sight, is causing Americans to lose faith in the system. In that way, the course we’re on threatens the core values and principles that define us as a nation.

Oddly, many politicians see no problem — except perhaps the inconvenient need to spend a significant portion of every day dialing for dollars. They don’t, however, believe this is corrupting. They don’t believe they’re selling their votes, or even that money influences their behavior.

Most Americans believe differently. Poll after poll finds that about half the voters think members of Congress are corrupt. A Democracy Corps poll last summer found clear majorities across the spectrum worried about the impact of Super PAC spending as “wrong” and leading “to our elected officials representing the views of wealthy donors.”

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ber of Congress who would change his or her vote because of money, there is ample evidence that where the majority of Americans and a small but wealthy minority disagree, the influence of money on politics tends to outweigh the views of ordinary voters. When donors contribute heavily, they have a disproportionate influence over the legislator; that’s not “corruption”, but it means that opinions of average citizens are diminished and the views of the big donors are amplified when it comes to policy-making.

If it appears that this state of affairs has gotten worse in recent years, it has indeed. A series of Supreme Court decisions over the last half-decade has resulted in Super PACs’ unfettered ability to raise and spend money, and freed individuals from limits on their giving. The result has been not just the surge in campaign spending we’ve seen, but the fact that much of it is “dark” — or beyond the ability of journalists and regulators to discern its sources.

This money purchases attack ads that saturate the airwaves with scant clue as to who is funding them. It buys ads that drown out even the voices of the candidates and the parties themselves. It pushes our politics toward the extremes, emphasizing ideological purity, unremitting partisanship, and a political culture that exalts confrontation over consensusbuilding. In other words, it cripples representative democracy.

So what can we do? In an ideal world, we’d see a constitutional amendment or a reversal

of the Supreme Court’s recent decisions. I’m not holding my breath. For the present, we’ll need to work within the bounds of the court decisions.

The first priority is to find ways of boosting prompt financial disclosure — ways to trace the source of campaign spending on behalf of candidates and incumbents before an election so that voters know who is supporting whom, and can match candidates’ positions on issues with the interests of their financial backers. Disclosure done after elections is meaningless.

Since it appears unlikely that Congress will soon step up to the plate, it may be that regulatory commissions — the FEC, IRS, FCC — will have to move on stricter disclosure definitions and rules. The White House could even consider an executive order requiring full disclosure of political spending by all companies with federal contracts.

The second major reform is to make public funds available for financing campaigns, thus amplifying the contributions of ordinary Americans, freeing candidates to spend more time on substance rather than fundraising, and letting them engage more fully with voters rather than donors. In states that have used it, public money works.

The odds of action are not encouraging. Yet I’m heartened by something Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham told reporters in New Hampshire the other day. “You’re going to have money dumped in this election cycle that’s going to turn off the American people,” he said.

“There’s going to be a need and a movement to try to control the money in politics.” Let’s hope he’s right.

Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University.

Letter about veterans...

To the Editor, It is good to hear from our veterans, especially our local vets.

Ron Scheevel wrote a great commentary (“Vietnam by an ‘old’ soldier”) on his thoughts and memories of the Vietnam War. We would love to hear more from these guys. Their personal experiences are treasures for us to learn from, and to remember their sacrifices.

My dad was a combat veteran in WWII. He started to “open up” about his tour through Germany and later fighting the Japanese in the Philippines, but not saying anything about it until he was nearly 80 years old. His front-line experiences with his infantry unit were truly something else.

Like most veterans, you would never know about the unspeakable horrors of war they saw, because they come back and quietly carry on.

Ron’s list of books to read are all excellent. My Dad gave me a book, “Citizen Soldier”, by Stephen Ambrose. He claimed this to be the most accurate portrayal of life on the front line in WWII. I read it and was then able to ask questions, opening a discussion with him about what happened, and what it was like to fight with a rifle in Germany and a mortar in the Pacific.

My hat is off to Ron Scheevel and all the vets who fought for our freedoms in America we now enjoy...and much too often take for granted.

Sincerely, Brian Huggenvik Harmony, MN

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Letter about land buffers...

To the Editor, Residents who were incorrectly concerned that I do not support land buffers can rest easier tonight.

The Minn. legislature has approved a provision that builds on the successful example of counties and landowners that have used a voluntary and locally based process to install buffers to enhance water and soil protection.

This is a bipartisan, bicameral initiative I was proud to support.

Under the proposal, by November of 2018 buffers of 16.5 feet must be installed on all public ditches. By November 2017, counties and municipalities must ensure that all public shorelands have an average buffer of 50 feet and a minimum of 30 feet. Alternative practices that offer comparable protection are allowed, and soil and water conservation districts (SWCD) must promote and assist landowners in installing buffers and work with landowners in finding financial and other resources.

What Governor Dayton originally proposed for buffers would have been an unlawful, unconstitutional taking of land. That is not inflammatory nor is it an unethical statement. It is fact.

I have always been a strong supporter of clean water, and I have also been a strong supporter of landowner rights. The buffer compromise that has been approved by the legislature is something both environmentalists and farmers should be able to accept, and one I was pleased to help approve.

Sincerely, State Representative Greg Davids Preston, MN

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C ommentary Rushford-Peterson fuss

By Stan Gudmundson Do Rushford-Peterson residents recall the fuss made about 2007 school flood damage when, in 2012, the district’s voters overwhelmingly voted down, for a second time, a new school proposal? Was it even mentioned?

But last year the district’s voters approved a new school referenCol. Stan dum largely Gudmundson because of 2007 “flood damage” and the consequent state’s “promise” to help pay for a new facility.

Actual damage to the school was trivial but the district got almost $750,000 in combined state and federal funds. For comparatively minimal damage. The fed and state got involved for reasons entirely contrived.

By the way, what happened to that money? What was it spent on? If the district paid someone $750,000 to fix an insignificant problem, it would be nice to know who that was. Because I’ve got a really good investment opportunity available. Or did it go to something worthy like a Clinton foundation? There ought to be a paper-trail available somewhere.

After the election, when a group of citizens met with state representatives to express their concerns, Representative Greg Davids said it sounded like fraud to him. Of course it was.

Before he was aware that I opposed building a new school however, Davids told me that he knew that Rushford’s flood damage didn’t qualify for FEMA funding or state aid. Consequently, he said, he (and others?) wrote the applicable legislation in a way that would assure its passage anyway. Anyone else complicit in this? Sure. The superintendent and some of the school board.

Government this week • Tuesday, May 26, Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m.

• Tuesday, May 26, Fillmore Central School Board, 6:30 p.m.

•Wednesday, May 27, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m.

• Monday, June 1, Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m.

• Monday, June 1, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m.

Schedule subject to change.

Is anyone who is responsible for enforcing the law interested in this? Apparently not. Everyone just seems to want us to shut-up and go away. That includes FEMA, the state’s auditor, education department, and the state’s attorney general.

Were an individual, rather than politicians and schoolboards, to misappropriate funds under similar false pretenses, that person would already be trying to find a way to convince a parole board to let him out of prison.

In addition, the school’s superintendent knew the state’s taxpayers weren’t going to be responsible for 55% and he lied about it. But 55% seems like such a good number. Some will say but it’s a just a few percentage points less so it’s not that big a deal. Maybe so.

However, a legal opinion by the Kennedy and Graven lawfirm says essentially that the state doesn’t have to pay its “share” if it decides not to. Well, you might say, the bond passed and there’s nothing we can do about it. There’s nothing else I want to know.

But here is a little surprise for you. Individual R-P taxpayers will have increasingly less money every year for the next 20 years.

You probably weren’t told about this little omission or it was purposely kept so low key that few understood it.

From 2017 until the year 2035, school taxes will increase every single year. In 2020, your school tax increase, based on the 2017 bond payment schedule, will grow by 23%; in ten years they will be 50% greater; in 15 years, 83% more; and in the final year of 2035, your school tax increase will have ballooned by 122%.

I have the official preliminary statement in front of me, though 2016 tax year information isn’t available. The final statement may be slightly different but the impact will be the same.

Also the Ehler and Associates $2 million-plus fee isn’t included in this data.

Ask a schoolboard member to provide you with a copy of that payment schedule. Also ask what the Ehler and Associates payment schedule looks like.

Aren’t there any laws to protect the bill-payers from the deceitful predations of politicians and schoolboards? In the private sector we have all sorts of legal stuff pertaining to truth-in-lending.

Why weren’t we told about the annually escalating taxes? And transparency? Ah gee, did they forget?

As for those who voted for the school but will never pay a nickel of payment, shame on you. Legal? Sure it is. Well, that is except for some who voted but didn’t live in the district. The “Minnesota nice” government doesn’t want to hear or do anything about that though.

It really isn’t ethical to vote to force people to pay for something that you won’t ever pay for yourself. Happens all the time you say. True. But in this case neverto-pay-taxes people voted to take money from family, friends, relatives, people they know, and, for some, the community they grew up in. That’s dirty.

But “dirty” describes much of the business involved with passage of this referendum. The word can also be used to describe the school board, the superintendent, government bureaucracy that wants us stop from making life difficult, and, of course, State Representative Greg Davids.

Maybe you can attend the next schoolboard meeting? Ask a few questions.

Here is one I would like someone to ask. On the Preliminary Official Statement it says: “OPTIONAL REDEMPTION: Bonds maturing February 1, 2026 and thereafter are subject to call for prior redemption on February 1, 2025 and any date thereafter, at par.” See if you can get a good explanation about this statement’s implications.

There is sound basis for filing a civil suit but that apparently would require posting a million dollar bond. And $100,000 upfront. Any gamblers with deep pockets out there?

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By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal Cell: (507) 251-5297 jason@fillmorecountyjournal. com Did you hear that Los Angeles city leaders recently passed into law an ultimatum to all citywide Jason Sethre businesses to bump minimum wage from $9.00 per hour to $15.00 per hour by the year 2020?

That’s a 67% increase in wages, averaging 13.4% per year.

So, if you are an employee at a company in L.A. and you currently make $15.00 per hour, shouldn’t your pay also go up by 67% by the year 2020? If that were the case, you would then make $25.05 per hour by the year 2020. If your wage did not increase by 67% while others did, then the value of your dollar in the marketplace would decline. It would essentially be a slap in the face. Others would receive a substantial increase while you plateaued.

There are several challenges with this ideology.

Ask a group of business owners or company leaders about their biggest expense, and they’ll most likely tell you payroll. So, if there is a dramatic increase in payroll, you can confidently assume a dramatic increase in their products and services. In the end, the consumer will pay more to cover the cost of the payroll increase. It doesn’t take a rocket surgeon (that’s a joke!) to figure that out. And, that 67% increase in wages becomes a wash. Without a doubt, there is a symbiotic relationship between the cost of goods sold in a marketplace relative to wages earned. And, in L.A., nearly 50% of all wage-earners make the minimum wage of $9.00 per hour, so the 67%

increase in minimum wage is going to have a tremendous impact on the price of products and services. There’s no way businesses can afford to absorb that expense without passing it onto consumers.

Another issue relates to economic development. When cities like Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco, and Emeryville, mandate a minimum wage increase of 67%, that impacts business decisions for those companies that can see the writing on the wall. I guarantee there will be some manufacturers in those markets evaluating relocation options or at least ways to minimize the impact of this wage sucker-punch.

And, then there will be those businesses that won’t be able to survive. Sure, some will trim their staff to maintain the total payroll necessary to be sustainable, but that may not be enough. Some of these businesses will be competing with others in the same industry that are not on the same pay scale.

That becomes a competitive advantage for any businesses in other cities directly competing with those in L.A., Seattle, San Francisco, and Emeryville.

I’m not against increasing wages. I believe in paying the most our company can afford to the very best members of our team. But, I also believe that people have to earn it; not just because. I’d rather give a substantial raise to a top performer, and no raise to someone who is subpar. A costof-living raise, just because, rewards mediocrity. There is no such thing as a cost-ofliving raise in my book.

If we let the free market dictate wages, everyone wins.

Companies that want to hire and retain good people need to pay more. If they don’t pay more, they will lose good employees to other businesses who will pay more. And, in a free market, top performers earn the most because they deserve it; not just because.

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Murder they Wrote Part 3 A polarized triology Redhorse51 says: Thank you for a great read. Like an addicting mini-series, I could not wait for the next episode. Sounds like the Peterson murder may be next with a couple of suspects. Thanks again!

Shorty says: Makes me feel pretty old when I read about people I knew. I would like to know who the Doctor was who was called to the scene. Maybe this would explain why my Birth Certificate was never made out!

Distracted Driving ejsledge@gmail.com says: Thank you for providing this good article on distracted driving. There are lots of myths out there - especially about the cognitive effects of distraction by use of cell phones and other wireless communication devices and that drivers must stay attentive to the task of driving while in traffic, when they are moving or while stopped. Edward Sledge, Austin, Texas Crack some heads says: This is a really good article, unfortunately a lot of people can’t sit still long enough to read it. I think that distracted driving is a very serious problem, and it has been getting worse recently. I can’t understand why idiots feel the need to text when they can just call someone. Every day I drive on 52 and I see morons weaving all over the road. Back and forth, worse than a drunk. Then when I attempt to pass they are always defiantly holding up their phone and texting. I think the offense should be the same as a DWI or at least reckless driving. It is the most asinine thing happening on the roads right now. People are constantly dying in accidents over it, and it is SO EASY TO AVOID.Tailgating is another thing that should be addressed more, but that is another subject. And no, I don’t force people to go the speed limit. I’m talking about knuckle draggers that tailgate when I’m going 65 or 70 in a 55.

Prejudice and hate. Do these words describe Christians? future says: @Hawkeye63 I’m going to address your post per sentence to make it clearer: “So in a nutshell you are fine with forcing conservative, traditional Christians to perform services that violate their personal beliefs. Isn.t that both intolerant and a persecution of an individual for their religious beliefs?”

-Yes, I am. Again, I am applying the same standard that racist business owners in the 1960’s were forced to follow(they too were citing traditional beliefs). Secondly, this is not all about conservative Christians. Many religions have disparaging views on the LGBT community(Islam for example). Since these businesses are operating in places of public accommodation they cannot use their beliefs to refuse service(based on race, national origin, religion or disabled status). A Muslim cannot refuse to serve Christians simply because they are Christian even if that violates the Muslim’s religious belief.

“As far as knowing if someone actually has legitimate religious objections, I would challenge you to tell us how identify someone who is a legitimate member of the LGBT community.”

-You misunderstood my point. My argument was where is the line for legitimate religious objections versus illegitimate religious objections. If a person believes that a giant spaghetti monster in the ocean tells them to not serve married couples, can they refuse service? Is that a legitimate or illegitimate religious objection? My point is that no entity decides what is legitimate or illegitimate when it comes to religious beliefs. Beliefs are beliefs and their origin is irrelevant to this discussion of civil liberty. We are not a theocracy.

“It seems to me this is not about LGBT’s having the freedom to live as they want as much as it is about punishing traditional Christians, forcing them to go against their beliefs, and rubbing their nose in it for spite. Be honest, This is the bottom line.

Great display of tolerance toward other fellow humans.”

-Again this is not just about traditional Christians. I repeat, you are free to have your beliefs. When you operate within the domain of places of public accommodation your beliefs cannot be used to discriminate against certain types of classes. This has been in effect since the 1960’s. I am only adding, in my proposed solution, sexual orientation to this list of protected classes.

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C ommentary Insure domestic tranquility

By Yvonne Nyenhuis In June 1966 my husband Glenn and I were living in a second floor apartment in a four-plex on Girard Avenue in Minneapolis.

French doors Yvonne opened from Nyenhuis the living room onto a glassed in porch which overlooked the street. It was partially shaded with trees and was a delightful place to pursue my hobbies: painting and sewing.

I was involved in a project that I shared with my friend in Pennsylvania. We were hand painting three hundred tiles for her kitchen. Each tile had five colors and required three firings. We acquired them in their bisque state. After the colors were applied they went through the second firing. The third was the glaze finish.

It was very pleasant sitting at a table in the morning sun with fresh air coming through the screened windows and listening to music on the radio.

Suddenly there was a break in the program and a voice announced that “negro” intellectual Paul Moses had been killed on the streets of Chicago by a drive-by shooter as he was returning from taking his babysitter home. I was stunned. He was a close friend of the husband of my childhood friend. I was the maid of honor in their wedding and Paul Moses was an usher.

He was a tall, handsome young man with a beautiful wife. His life was ended by a single bullet.

In that moment his wife lost her husband and their children were left without a father. It was hard to comprehend how one bullet could be allowed to destroy a

lifetime of hopes and dreams and hard work, and tear at the hearts of family and friends.

My sons and I used to throw pebbles into Lake Calhoun and watch as the consecutive rings moved from the center growing in size. We imagined them spreading until they reached the far side of the lake. For the most part , we in our busy lives, seldom pause to reflect on the affect we have on others. The consequences of what we say or do extend further than we realize. When a life is taken the rings never stop growing.

A gun is an instrument of death.

It is designed for one purpose, to kill! There are people who “love” guns. I find this puzzling.

Admittedly guns serve a purpose. We live in an imperfect world where we are confronted with evil. We have to be prepared to defend our homes and our country. Hunters take pride in providing meat for the dinner table. I can see appreciating a fine piece of steel, how the gun fits in your hand and its reliable performance, knowing how to clean and care for fire arms and pride in being able to hit a target.

Skill and practice are part of gun ownership. There is a certain satisfaction in doing anything well.

But what is this passion for guns about? What makes people “love” guns?

In the forty-nine years since Paul was killed, little has been done to curb the violence in our society. We have a long way to go if we want to “establish justice and insure domestic tranquility”!

For the last fifty years the NRA, under the guise of protecting the Second Amendment, have aggressively pursued a policy of promoting the sale of guns without regard for our safety. There is nothing in the Second Amendment that prohibits regulations on the manufacture of arms or their

Boots and Badges update

By Ellen Whalen In the last few weeks of gathering information for Boots and Badges: Honoring Fillmore County Veterans, we want to keep you informed of our progress and let you know what we could use more of.

We’ve had fantastic response to our request for Fillmore County veteran information, photos, etc. and are seeing a large span of eras, military branches, and stories. We’ve learned that our county is home to many people with meaningful military stories and circumstances. We appreciate those of you who have shared your stories and shed some tears with us.

If you are a veteran not sure if you should submit anything for the book, please do. It is our desire that every veteran, whether

born and raised in or moved to Fillmore County be included in this book. You are deserving of recognition and should be included our “county scrapbook”. We and the next generations will appreciate it.

If you haven’t yet gotten your items to me at the Fillmore County Journal office, now is the time to dig into your trunks, footlockers, photo albums, and media cards. Bring us anything you think might possibly be interesting - letters, uniforms, equipment, medals, candid photos, and of course, your service photos and service information.

Your service is so appreciated and deserving of recognition. You are the reason we want to publish this book.

At this point, we are especially asking those veterans who have

use. Warren Burger, former Chief Justice during a 1991 appearance on the MacNeil – Leher news hour remarked that “the Second Amendment has been the subject of one of the greatest pieces of fraud, I repeat the word ‘fraud’ on the American public by a special interest group that I have ever seen in my lifetime!”

Politicians are reluctant to research the cost of gun violence on our society. It is easier to fund research on cancer where there is bi-partisan agreement than to research gun violence which involves fighting a powerful lobby and will result in losing financial support for their campaigning. Gun violence perpetuates an ongoing health crisis and is a burden on the economy. “Every time a bullet hits somebody, expenses can include emergency services, police investigations and long term medical and mental healthcare, as well as court and prison costs. About 87% of these costs fall on taxpayers. The second category consists of indirect costs.

Factors here include lost income and impact on quality of life which is based on amounts that juries award for pain and suffering to victims of wrongful injury and death.”

(Guns kill 33,000 Americans and injure 80,000 a year. Total annual cost of gun violence in the United States is $229 billion as reported in June. Investigation conducted by Ted Miller at the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation ‘Mother Jones’) The cost of the presidential campaign for 2016 is expected to be $5 billion. (The 2012 campaign is reported to have cost $2.5 billion) We citizens are told that we must practice “austerity”.

We must cut funding for education, research, health , infrastructure, climate , the justice system and food stamps. How did we get a Supreme Court who decided that “corporations are people?”

That “money is speech?” served more recently to bring or send in your items, as we have only a few representing your group.

Help us spread the word to family, friends, and former classmates. Sharing our Boots and Badges Facebook page is a great way to get the word out to those who live outside the Fillmore County Journal distribution area.

Please call me at (507) 7652151 or send email to ellen@ fillmorecountyjournal.com with any questions you have regarding submissions. We will be accepting items through June 30.

(Also see the ad on page 18 for how to contribute to the book.)

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Ryan Srsen and Corey Whalen with Preston Equipment gave the children safety tips while showing them each piece of equipment. While the kids gathered around the tractor Srsen reminded them that they need to stay clear of moving tractors and told them that when the lights start flashing the tractor will be moving.

While children took turns sitting on the ATV’s, Whalen made it clear that helmets should be worn whenever riding on an ATV. The kindergarten class enjoyed sitting

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in and on many other pieces of John Deere equipment and ATV’s.

Many of the children especially enjoyed honking the horns on each piece of equipment they sat on, even honking it two or three times just to make sure it worked!

When it was time to get back on the bus, the kids were met by owner Steve Ille, who surprised them with John Deere coloring books, key chains with little tractors, and suckers. The kids each thanked Ille, Srsen, and Whalen for the great experience and the gifts.

As the bus rolled out of the

parking lot, the children, teachers, and parent volunteers shouted an additional enthusiastic “Thank you!” to the men.

After the children had left, Ille said, “I hope they had fun” and by looking at all of the smiles and hearing plenty of laughter, I think it is safe to say they did.

At Preston Equipment the children learned that “as much fun as farm equipment is, safety must come first!”, notes Schumacher.

According to Schumacher, “last year was our first year that we did an agricultural field trip with the kindergartners. We found that it was such a good experience for them, Mrs. Duff and I decided to try it again” this year.

Schumacher says, “even though we live in a very agricultural area, we are always amazed at how little the students know about farms,” with some students excited to sit in a tractor for their very first time.

They try to visit farms or businesses that have family members of the kindergartners involved in one way or another. Schu-

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Schumacher states that “all returned back to school with a greater knowledge of our local

agriculture” and they want to thank everyone involved in making their field trip such a success!

The kindergarten agricultural field trip not only taught the children about different careers and safety, it also left them with memories they will treasure.

Corey Whalen with Preston Equipment takes questions from the Fillmore Central kindergarten class during the ag field trip on May 15, 2015.

Photo by Barb Jeffers

Do you remember what was happening in Fillmore County the week of May 26, 1986? Our team searched the archives to find Volume 1, Number 33 of the Fillmore County Journal, and here’s what we found.

“Let’s All Save The Depot” Canton Historical Society Meetings held March through October on the last Thursdays of the month at 5 p.m. at the Canton Community Center. Please come and join us. Talent Show for children and youth will be held June 6 in Canton at 2:00 p.m. with first prize $100.00! For information or entry blank call 507-743-8247.

All entrants will receive a movie theater pass.

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was received for funding of the project. The cemetery includes burial plots, crypts, cremation burial areas, as well as administrative buildings, visitors’ center, outdoor committal shelter similar to a gazebo for internment ceremonies, maintenance shed buildings, main entrance, assembly area, columbarium, and memorial walk.

According to Pike, “lots of people are happy to see it [the cemetery] opening.” Before the cemetery can be open for interments of veterans; however, construction will need to be completed and staff will need to be hired for the site. Staff positions will likely include

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approximately half a dozen positions, including a director position, administrative staff, and office management, maintenance, and groundskeeping.

The administration and staffing of the cemetery will be a state-run function.

Dave Swantek, the State Cemetery Director, is currently splitting his time between getting the Preston State Cemetery up and running as well as managing the Little Falls State Cemetery.

One of the end goals, according to Pike, is to have a Memorial Rifle Squads that any veteran will be eligible to join. It is envisioned that the squad would be a separate, standalone 501C3 entity with a chair and board members, who would not be affiliated with previously founded groups and may even have their own uniform designed for this particular service. Individuals eligible to be squad members would be any veteran of Fillmore County or surrounding counties.

Veterans do not have to be affiliated with other veterans’ groups to be eligible to join a Memorial Rifle Squad.

The role of the Memorial

Rifle Squads would be to perform military honors at the cemetery for veterans’ interments. Squads would consist of a bugler who would play taps, three riflemen who would perform the firing detail, and two soldiers from the National Guard who would fold and present the flag to family members. One member of the squad would need to be available as the contact for the group, so the cemetery could easily call and see when the squad is available to come perform honors.

It is hoped that each squad could volunteer one day per month to be available for providing burial honors at the state cemetery. Hours available for burials would be MondayFriday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., not including dates that are State holidays.

Pike encourages any and all veterans interested in forming or becoming a part of a squad to contact Fillmore County Veterans Service officer Jason Marquardt at (507) 765-0937 or their own county’s Veterans Service Office. An online location finder for your county service office, as well as infor-

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mation on a variety of veterans’ services and benefits, can be found at www.macvso.org.

Burial at the State Veterans Cemetery is open to all veterans discharged from active military service under conditions other than dishonorable, as well as their spouses and minor children. Members of reserve components of the Armed Forces, National Guard, and the Reserve Officer Training Corps who die while on active duty for training, performing service, or with 20

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years of service in reserve components of the Armed Forces creditable for retired pay are also eligible.

For more information, contact the Fillmore County Veterans Service Office at (507) 765-4937, visit the office, or email vso@co.fillmore.mn.us.

For more information on Minnesota’s State Veterans Cemeteries, check out the “Memorials & Burials” tab on the Minnesota Department of Service sebsite at mn.gov/mdva..

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Obituaries Eileen Dorothy Allen Eileen Dorothy Allen, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2015, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield, Minn.

Eileen was born May 30, 1925, in Emmetsburg, Iowa, to Wal- Eileen Dorothy ter and BerAllen tha (Riley) Heddinger. On October 1, 1947, she married Matthew Allen at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Rolfe, Iowa. Eileen was a housewife and later worked at the Chosen Valley Care and at local restaurants. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Altar Society (St. Francis/Catherine Division).

Eileen enjoyed bowling, fishing trips to Lake Kabetogama, playing cards, and numerous trips to Las Vegas and Treasure Island in Red Wing. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and loved to host and entertain. She will be remembered for her positive outlook and enjoyment of life.

Eileen is survived by one son, Ronald (Colleen), of Chatfield; two daughters: Joan Worden of Caledonia and Sheryl Allen of Augusta, Ga.; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two greatgreat-grandchildren; three sisters:

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p.m. Monday, May 18, 2015 at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley, Minn. and one hour prior to the service at the church.

Carroll Henderson, age 93, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away Friday, May 15, 2015 at the Spring Valley Care Center in Spring Valley, Minn.

Carroll Clayton Henderson was born July 3, 1921 in York Township in rural Fillmore County, Minn. to John and Mabel (Elfrink) Henderson. He attended rural Fillmore County schools through the 8th grade. On March 20, 1947, Carroll was united in marriage to Doris Brandt at her parents’ home near Spring Valley. Carroll and Doris lived near Grand Meadow and then moved to the Greenleafton area. Carroll did custom farming and filled silos for other people. In 1957, Carroll and Doris bought a motel in Spring Valley and later farmed near Spring Valley. In November of 2014, they moved to a townhome in Spring Valley. Carroll Carroll Henderson Funeral services for Carroll was a member of the Faith United Henderson were held 1:30 p.m. Methodist Church and was on the board of trustees at one time. He Tuesday, May and his wife spent many winters 19, 2015 at at their home in Fla. He liked Faith United to travel, especially to Branson, Methodist Mo. to the music shows, take bus Church, with trips to casinos and visit with the Pastor Wane people on the bus, play 500 cards, Souhrada and help Judge Judy solve all the of f iciat ing. cases on TV. Burial took Carroll

Carroll is survived by his wife, place in the Henderson Doris; two children: David HenSpring Valley Cemetery. Visitation was held 5-7 derson of Spring Valley and Phyl-

Lucille (Ron) Johnson of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Catherine Mead of Aplington, Iowa, and Darlene “Dolly” Weishaar of Oelwein, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew; four brothers: Delbert, Dale, Merle, Marvin, and one infant brother; one sister, Bernice, and one infant sister.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial took place at 11 a.m., Friday, May 22, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield, with Father Patrick Arens officiating.

Visitation was held at Riley Funeral Home from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., with a prayer service at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2015. Visitation will continue on Friday one hour prior to services at church.

The committal service was in the Calvary Cemetery.

Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield assisted the family with arrangements. To share a memory of Eileen with the family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com.

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26, 1946 at St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Elaine & Ike lived Rochester where Elaine was employed by IBM. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Rochester for many years. She enjoyed many leisure interests, including bowling, crafts, traveling, camping, and country music.

Elaine is survived by a son, Wayne (Julie) Morse of Minneapolis; three grandchildren: Kimberly Morse, Maci (Michael) Harrison, and Seth (Sara) Morse; three stepgrandchildren; six greatgrandchildren, with one on the way. Her sister, Gladys Karver of Chatfield also survives.

She was preceded in death by Elaine Elma Morse Elaine Elma Morse, 91, of Roch- her husband, Ike; her parents; ester, passed away May 17, 2015 at three brothers and one sister.

A funeral service was held 11 Home ste ad a.m., Thursday, May 21, 2014 Assisted Livat St. Paul Lutheran Church in ing in RochChatfield, with Pastor Preston ester.

Paul officiating. Visitation was Elaine was one hour prior to the service at born Januchurch. Burial followed the serary 12, 1924 vice at St. Paul Lutheran Cemto Henry etery. & Clara Elaine Elma

Riley Funeral Home in (Schmidt) Morse Chatfield assisted the family with Horstma nn in rural Chatfield. She was bap- arrangements. tized February 10, 1924 at St. Paul Helen M. Reed Lutheran Church in Chatfield at home and confirmed in the Helen M. Reed, age 95, a longtime Spring Valley, Minn., resichurch on May 9, 1937.

Elaine grew up in the Chatfield dent, died Wednesday, May 13, area, graduating from Chatfield 2015, at the Spring Valley Care High School in 1941. She married Clarence “Ike” Morse on June See OBITUARIES Page 11 

lis (Dan) Maloney of Rochester, Minn.; daughter-in-law, Connie Henderson of Rochester, Minn.; three grandchildren: Jennifer Henderson of Mankato, Minn., Scott (Nancy) Maloney of Rochester, Minn., and Michelle Maloney of St. Paul, Minn.; three greatgrandchildren: Natalie Ann, Jacob Michael, and Olivia Grace; and two sisters: Viola Berg of Spring Valley and Betty (Allen) Root of Rochester, Minn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mabel; son, Rodney; and two brothers, Harlan and Vernal.

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Fillmore County Church Directory Fillmore County Journal • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Perfect Glossy • Preston MN 507.251.5297 A rendahl Lutheran Church....……………………...Sundays - 10 : 30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 A ssembly Of God Church & Valley Christian Center..... Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church.….....…Fri. - 8 : 30am & Sat. - 5 : 00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church...…...……………....…Sundays - 9 : 00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church.…….……....…Sundays - 10 : 45am & 6 : 00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church............……Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church………….....Sundays - 8 : 00am & 9 : 30am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ……....…………Sundays - 9 : 30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist...…………...……Sundays - 10 : 00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...……………..…….....……Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Ser vices.…………...…....………Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Destiny Life Church.............………………......…Sundays - 10 : 00am 104 West Jessie Street, Rushford MN 55971 (507) 429-1222 Elstad Lutheran Church Sunday Worship will be held at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……..……....……Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..….....................Sundays - 9 : 00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church.......Sundays - 8 : 30am & 10 : 30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....………........………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 6 : 00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840

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

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Garness Trinity Lutheran...……….………........…Sundays - 9 : 00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905 Grace Lutheran Church..……………………....…..Sundays - 9 : 00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..………………….....Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church..…….………..…Sundays - 10 : 00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2546 Harmony United Methodist Church…................Sundays - 8 : 30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henry town Lutheran Church.…………………....Sundays - 10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist..........Saturdays - 9 : 00am 217 W. Jessie St., Rushford (507) 993-8328 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church.………............Sundays - 10 : 00am 43267 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church (Special Occasions) Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545 -2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church..……………..…....…Sundays - 9 : 30am 254 Main St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church..……….…Sundays - 10 : 30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Looney Valley Lutheran Church.............................Sundays - 10 : 00am 2040 Looney Valley Road, Houston, MN 55943 (507) 896-3412

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

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

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

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

St John Lutheran Church.…………...……………...Sundays - 9 : 00am 241 Line St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296 St Joseph’s Catholic Church.……………….…...…Sundays - 10 : 30am 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257 St Mark ’s Lutheran Church...…………....…………Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111 St Mar y’s Catholic Church...….......................................Sun. - 8 : 00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthew’s Episcopal Church..…...........……………Sundays - 9 : 30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923-1219 (507) 867-3707

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

St Patrick ’s Church Hall ………………......…......Saturday - 5 : 00pm Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church.............Wed. - 7: 00pm, Sundays - 9 : 00am 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul’s Lutheran Church...........................................Sundays - 8 :30am 215 N Miller St, Lime Springs, IA 52155 (563) 566-2389

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

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

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Friends called at the Thauwald Continued from Page 10 Funeral Home in Spring ValCenter. ley, 5-7 p.m., Monday and at the Helen was born October 10, church on Tuesday an hour before 1919, in Peterson, Minn., the the service. daughter of Hans Ione Pernella Haugen and Dian Ione Pernella Haugen, formerly tha (Angle) of Chatfield, died Friday, May 15, Wilson. On 2015, at Samaritan Bethany NursAugust 17, ing Home on Eighth in Rochester, 1936, she was where she married to had resided Barney Reed Helen M. Reed for almost in Cresco, four years.

Iowa. In 1955 Helen and Bar- She was ney moved from Leroy, Minn., to born Jan. Spring Valley where they resided 30, 1929, in for the rest of their years. Helen Spring Grove, had various employments through- to Peter and Ione Pernella out the years, but one occupation Ida (OtterHaugen most people would remember her ness) Gulby is “The Apple Lady”. Every branson. She graduated from fall, Helen managed the Country Spring Grove High School in 1946.

Market, selling apples and other Following graduation, she comfall produce. Following her retire- pleted Teachers Training School ment she worked at the Spring in Preston and taught at a rural Valley Public Library. Helen school in Houston County. On and Barney enjoyed 61 years of July 17, 1948, she married Dale marriage. In her later years she S. Haugen at the Black Hammer enjoyed reading, crocheting rugs, Lutheran Church in rural Spring gardening, baking, and puzzles.

Grove. Ione was a homemaker Helen is survived by her chil- and did substitute teaching for a dren: Kenneth (Marie) Reed of number of years.

LaCrosse, Wisc., Wayne Reed of She was a longtime member LaCrescent, Minn., Sherry (Dale) in the Chatfield community and Nelson of Rose Creek, Minn., supported her children and husCarol (David) Olson of Inver band, Dale, who was in education Grove, Minn., Glenda (Leslie) for many years. The community Hillman of Austin, Minn., and of students and friends became Candy (Steve) Curran of Stew- their extended family. She was a artville, Minn.; 14 grandchildren; member of the Chatfield Luther15 great-grandchildren two great- an Church and active in many great-grandchildren; and a half- WELCA activities. Ione was an sister, Lorraine Blade of Rochester, avid reader, and bridge card hostMinn. She was preceded in death ess, and also grew to love fishby her parents; husband, Barney; ing on the Mississippi River near two daughters-in-law, Verna Reed Wabasha. They retired to live in and Gloria Reed; son-in-law, John Rochester. Her most cherished Snyder; great-granddaughter, love was Dale, as they were marBrooklynn Schroader; and 13 ried 63 years and loved spending half-siblings. time together with their family.

The funeral was held 2 p.m., Survivors include two daughTuesday, May 19, 2015, at St. John ters: Patricia (David) Reiland of Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rochester and Kathryn (Larry) Wykoff, with Rev. Michael Har- Hawk of Chaska; eight grandchilman officiating. Burial took place dren: Keri (Dan) Halberg of Roch-

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Monday, May 25, 2015 ester, Kelly (Raymundo) Mares of Rochester, Erik Schmidt of Chaska, Katelyn Schmidt of Minnetonka, Jenny Hawk Johnson of Savage, Amanda (Travis) Hagaman of Shakopee, Chris Hawk of Belle Plaine and Jason Hawk of Savage. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren, Salana and Ximena Mares of Rochester, Kazia Hawk Johnson of Savage, Gavin and Hunter Hawk of Belle Plaine and Madison, and Hailey Hawk of Savage.

Memorial service was held 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, at Chatfield Lutheran Church, with Pastor Mark Docken officiating.

Visitation with family was one hour before service at the church.

Following the service, burial took place in the Chatfield Cemetery.

Thank you to the Riley Funeral Home of Chatfield and the staff of Chatfield Lutheran Church along with the Samaritan Bethany Nursing Home staff of Rochester for their care and service to Ione and her family.

Riley Funeral Home of Chatfield was in charge of arrangements.

Yvonne June Jonsgaard Yvonne June Jonsgaard, 79 of Peterson, died Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Lake Winona Manor.

Yvonne was born June 12, 1935 to Harvey and Bernice (Muns) Johnson in Choice, Minn. She was raised with her siblings on a farm.

When she was 18 years old, Yvonne married Marvin V. Jonsgaard on February Yvonne June 27, 1954 as Jonsgaard soon as he returned home from the Korean War. Together, they raised six children. In her spare time, Yvonne enjoyed cooking for her family, playing cards, camping, and spending time at home. She worked for Rush Products in Rushford (later Lake Center Industries and TRW) until her retirement.

Yvonne is survived by her children: Larry (Tina) Jonsgaard of Lewiston, Dave (Terry) Jonsgaard of Winona, Pam (Barry) Erickson of Peterson, Wendy (Denny Brand, Sr.) Jonsgaard of Rushford, Jerry (Kelly) Jonsgaard of Lewiston, and Vernon Jonsgaard of Stockton; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; siblings: Marilyn Brand of Rushford, Harold Johnson of Winona, and Rose Morken of Peterson. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvin in 2014; daughter, Rosemary Jonsgaard; greatgranddaughter, Gracie Jonsgaard; and brother, Jerry Johnson.

Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m., Monday, May 25, 2015 at Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service in Rushford. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Rushford Lutheran Church, with visitation one hour prior. Reverend Roger Michaelson will officiate. Burial will follow at Arendahl Lutheran Cemetery.

Please share a memory of Yvonne with her family and view her video tribute at www.hofffuneral.com.

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Rushford Village approves 2015 Pavement Management

By Kirsten Zoellner The Rushford Village Council voted unanimously to approve the 2015 Pavement Management at the Tuesday, May 19 meeting. The council also approved a resolution for plans, specifications, and the advertising of bids for the road work. Bolton & Menk engineer Josh Pope was in attendance to discuss the details of the project.

Work that will be done includes sealcoating on Hayes Street (from Highway 43 east past Meadow Avenue), Sherwood Street, Money Creek Road, and Goodrich Avenue. Total projected cost is approximately $50,000. An overlay of Darr Lane, a $30,000 project, is also included. The council voted April 21 to include the option for sealcoating Prospect Street (from Sherwood to Main).

Pope is hopeful for competitive bids, but Dunn Blacktop Company may be the only bidder. Still, with the Highway 43 project being done next door in Rushford, the city is hoping bids will be excellent. If bids are too high, the city has the option to approve the project bid, but reject portions, according to Pope.

Bid opening is scheduled for June 12. An interim completion date of work is slated for August 31 to ensure temperatures are consistently above 60 degrees. The project would be wrapped up no later than mid-September.

The city is looking to reopen a public hearing for modifications to Zoning Ordinance 5 prior to accepting updates. City Attorney Tom Manion noted that while the city is eager to put the revised ordinance into motion, it is prudent not to rush when so much work has been put into the effort.

A tentative reopening of the hearing is scheduled for the June 16 council meeting.

The city will also be holding a hearing for a Wellhead Protection Plan at the same meeting. The Wellhead Plan must be completed prior to July 1.

In other news, the city has run into some concern over parking of vehicles by Featherstone Farm along a crushed rock city-owned roadway east of Cooperative Way. “It’s been an ongoing thing,” noted Mayor Gordon Johnson. He further noted a desire not to create a financial hardship for the company in requiring a parking lot, but that parking is referenced as a requirement in section 1506.04 of the ordinance. According to Johnson, 10 to 12 vehicles are parked on the road on a daily basis with an additional six in the company parking lot.

“There’s a new campground east of Featherstone. We could find ourselves in a position of liability.

I think we need to create a dialogue or invite them to a meeting to discuss it,” added Johnson.

“This is not a long-term thing you want to see,” cautioned Manion. “It starts to be a real problem.

It isn’t just safety, but good commerce. You’ll want to get it out in the open. You need to have a longterm solution. You could have a

precedent problem if public space is used for a private enterprise,” he concluded. Mayor Johnson will discuss the matter with Featherstone representatives.

Another concern for the city is securing assistance for Public Works/Maintenance Supervisor Travis Scheck. Hired on late in 2014, Scheck took over the fulltime position of long-time Public Works employee Bob Thieret, who was retiring. Now, part-time Public Works worker Evan Meier has submitted his resignation, effective May 21, leaving Scheck with a full workload and Thieret, who is serving on a limited parttime basis, unable to assist much due to hour requirements.

Once the school year is concluded, a portion of Ridgeview Road will need to be temporarily closed for repair and replacement of a cracked culvert. Councilor Chad Rasmussen, who is employed by MnDoT, has offered to assist Scheck with the repair.

Rasmussen will be paid hourly, at a road worker wage and will be covered by Worker’s Compensation insurance only.

The council approved Meier’s resignation unanimously.

Water meter reader damage and meter reading continue to be another concern for the city.

Currently, 10 meter readers are not working, largely due to wires being cut accidentally by residents during lawn work.

Meters are currently read once per year, but the council has long questioned whether it was often enough. However, it has been stated that the city doesn’t have the means to read the meters more often. This leaves gaps in meter information when properties or rentals change hands and tenants, and the city in the dark on readings before and after. The meters are able to be read manually and the council is considering reading both in the spring and fall.

The city has approved reimbursing the difference in resident and non-resident fees for season swimming passes at the Rushford Aquatic Center. Non-residents of Rushford pay $40 more annually.

City Clerk Kristina Mart indicated that 15 reimbursements are given each year.

It has been suggested to the city that Village residents be issued a reimbursement of $30 for the difference in fees for swimming lessons as well. However, the council opted not to do so.

“I would like to have it the way it was,” said Mayor Johnson, referencing Rushford, Rushford Village, and Peterson residents previously paying the same amount.

Johnson also indicated that the Village used to contribute $1,000 annually to the center, but that it no longer does. “I think we need to have a tri-city meeting. Maybe I need to initiate that. We need to go back to having the relationship.”

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Tuesday, June 2, at 7 p.m., at the Village Hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, May 25, 2015

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Mabel-Canton accepts donations for State Capitol field trip

By Hannah Wingert The Mabel-Canton Board of Education met for their regular meeting on May 19, 2015 at 7 pm. Board members Cristal Adkins, Jane Hall, and Mark Weidemann were not present at the meeting.

The minutes from the April 21, 2015 meeting were reviewed and approved by the board.

The board wished to congratulate the Mabel-Canton graduating class of 2015 and let them know how proud of them they are.

The dates and times for the 2015-16 school year board meetings were approved along with the calendar for the upcoming school year.

The district’s food service contract is up, and the board approved a motion to begin accepting bids for a new contract.

A resignation from parapro-

fessional, Monica Pierce, was accepted by the board.

Donations of $500 from the Mabel Lions Club, $250 from the American Legion, and $60 from Shelly Gerard were approved.

The donations are for the 5th and 6th grade field trip to the state capitol. The board extended their thanks for the generous donations.

Superintendent Jennifer Backer informed the board that they will be approving the finalized budget at the June meeting. The budget and expenditures are on track, and the 2014-15 fiscal year will not be ending in statutory operating debt. Backer noted that the budget is available to the public to view anytime it is requested.

The payment of the district bills and electronic fund transfers were reviewed and approved.

The Dean of Students/Interim Administrator, Michelle Weide-

Journal Writing Project:

Preparing for college

By Stephanie Phillips For many high school seniors they believe that they know what to expect when they go off and start their new life in college. This is not normally the case due to the fact Stephanie that in high Phillips school many things are different, such as the fact that the student has to figure out a way to pay for the classes that he/ she is taking. In some cases this will cause the student to understand that although they are in college without their parents telling them to go to class, it is their responsibility to step up and become the adult.

While people are in high school they normally have seven classes in a day unless the school has a block schedule. This is where students only have four classes that last an hour and a half. These classes are back to back where the student has to go from one class to another.

Although when you make it to college an advisor help set the schedule

of classes throughout the week.

Most of the time all of the classes will not be back to back everyday.

While signing up for classes, I myself found the shock that I only have two classes a day, and most days my class doesn’t start until ten or noon. Just the thought of not having to go from class to class and have teachers watch your every move to make sure that all the students are in classes and not skipping. Before this I believed that I was completely ready to go to college and know what to expect but I don’t. I don’t believe that any freshman in college really know what to expect until they get to college. I am grateful to everybody who has helped me throughout high school to prepare me to head off into the world and discover what it is that I enjoy and want to do for the rest of my life.

I encourage all seniors to tell the people who have played a big role in your life “thank you” for everything that they have done.

Stephanie Phillips is a student at Mabel-Canton High School. She is one of five area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its sixteenth year.

Preston High School Class of 1950

Preston High School graduating class of 1950, who meet yearly, got together May 19, 2015 at the Branding Iron for their 65th class reunion. Classmate ladies standing, left to right: Eunice (Pickett) Kistner, Laurice (Peterson) Kneeskern, Cleora (Sikkink) Olson, Mary (Wilbright) Hareldson. Seated, left to right: Betty (Miller) Knoepke, Veronica (McNiff) Fust, Dorene (Stoskopf) Myhre, Muriel (Ramsey) Hanson, Eleanor (Scheevel) Junge.

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mann, gave her report to the board. She thanked Lana Hollar for putting together the scholarship dinner. Approximately $20,000 in scholarships were awarded to students.

Weidemann presented the tentative class schedule for the 201516 school year and pointed out that it is very student driven and was put together with input from the students.

The school is busy with spring field trips and is happy to announce that almost every field trip has been or will be paid for with donations.

The current enrollment number for Mabel-Canton is maintaining at 245. Backer hopes to see the district increase its enrollment over the next few years and is hoping that the student driven class offerings will pull in more people.

The Civil Rights Compiance

Review took place on May 19th.

It was a long process with lots of interviews. There are only a few small changes that the district will have to make to be civil rights compliant with an A rating.

The board approved the final reading of the facilites and grounds usage fee form with only one minor change to the wording.

Jane Hall updated the wording for the hot lunch policy at the school, and Backer presented it to the board in Hall’s absence.

Backer strongly recommended implementing the wording changes in the student handbook. The board approved the changes.

The board will continue to review the student handbook and hope to have it finalized by July or August at the latest.

Michelle Weidemann updated

Recycling 101

with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and Dynamic Recycling, will conduct a free, one day disposal opportunity for Fillmore County residents.

This free collection is for televisions, computer monitors, and computer equipment only. A similar event held here several years ago, filled eleven containers with seventy-three tons of electronic waste of all kinds. This event will be held at the Fillmore County Resource Recovery Center in Preston.

The usual $10.00 fee will be charged for each household appliance brought to this collection. No early drop-offs will be allowed and no household hazardous wastes will be accepted.

An additiional notice will also be published in this newspaper.

Now, aren’t you glad you decided

By LaVerne C. Paulson Recycling Education Coordinator This week I would like to thank you for participating in a very successful HHW event this spring and share the results of the LaVerne C. H a z a rd o u s Paulson Household Waste Day that was held on May 5. The weather was a bit cool and a mist was in the air now and then, but that didn’t seem to keep people from bringing their hazardous waste for proper disposal. According to the surveys our visitors completed, one hundred thirty eight vehicles brought items from more than two hundred fifty households. A lot of people brought hazardous waste from their neighbors and friends that could not attend the event.

Besides the one thousand, four hundred paint cans collected in ten large cardboard containers, we filled fourteen barrels with rodent poison, fuel, anti-freeze, ant poison, partially filled aerosol cans, herbicides, insecticides, fertilizers, household cleaners, and oven cleaners. We also collected a dozen or two mystery items that were packed up and removed from the county.

Again, we had three mercury thermometers donated as well as hundreds of household batteries.

The next Hazardous Household Waste Day in Fillmore County is scheduled for the first Tuesday of October, the 6th, from noon until 5 p.m.

Have you been storing an old computer or two or perhaps an outdated TV hoping that Fillmore County will have a day when you can get rid of them for free. Well, your wait is about over. On Thursday, June 4, 2015, from noon until 6 p.m, Fillmore County, in partnership

the board on the progress she’s made on researching and planning the school’s SAC, or School Age Care, program. She noted that the district will not make any money from the program and is doing it as a service to the community.

Several members of the board had questions about how late starts, early outs, and cancellations due to weather will affect the program. The registration forms were approved to be sent out. The minimum number of registrants needed for the program is 10. If that number is not met, the program will not be viable. Registration forms can be obtained by contacting the school or downloading the form from the school’s website.

May 28 will be the last day of school with an early out that day.

Graduation will be held on May 29.

The meeting was adjourned.

The next meeting will be held on June 16. to read this article?

I was invited to attend a meeting with the Rushford Lutheran Church women on May 6. We discussed many different recycling topics, including batteries of various types, recyclable plastics, steel cans, glass, aluminum, and all kinds of paper. I believe it was a very successful day, and I think everyone left with a little bit better understanding of the process of recycling. I really enjoyed our visit, and of course, I must mention the lunch that was served was worth the trip alone. Thank you, ladies !

As always, if any other church or civic groups would like me to visit one of your meetings to discuss recycling or composting, don’t hesitate to contact me at lpaulson@co.fillmore.mn.us. I work cheap.

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Rushford-Peterson hears caution from public, board members

By Kirsten Zoellner The Monday, May 18 R-P School Board meeting was limited in agenda mainly to changes in staffing, end of year housekeeping, and approval of both district and Minnesota Department of Education policies. However, both public comment and board member concern on some unrelated items garnered most of the attention.

More than 20 people filled the meeting room, in addition to district administration, the board, and media personnel.

During the public comment portion, Judi Tekautz, who has served as athletic trainer for the district since 2000, brought forth concerns of inconsistency and unaccountability by administration. “Administration is no longer doing what is best for our students, instead, it’s doing what looks good. It’s smoke and mirrors.” Tekautz went on to suggest that the district has proceeded to simply check appropriate boxes on certain actions, “With no forethought in how policies are actually affecting the child.”

Tekautz noted that some of the concern stems from issues with her own child, who she argued was caught in a loophole. “I was told, ‘Sorry, it’s not my job to look out for that one.’ When punishment or discipline are changed or rescinded, either it was wrong in the first place or the administration didn’t have the guts to do what was right. I was told, ‘It might make the district look bad.’”

“We focus last on educating the children, and they are children, calling it a ‘learning opportunity.’

Punishments are doled out like the flavor of the week, depending on what looks good, who is complaining, and what your last name is, rather than teaching our children.”

“Do what is best for them, not just what looks good. I firmly belive, that if we move into the new facility, operating as we currently are, it will be no more than, ‘Putting lipstick on a pig.’”

There was no officialy comment to Tekhautz’s concerns.Local resident Brett Kues also had straightforward words for the district relating to an option to purchase additional property adjacent to the site of the new school facility. The district had listed the discussion on the agenda as a closed meeting item, but Kues cautioned that move.

“To discuss the purchase of property, in a closed door meeting, is not allowed,” noted Kues. “If I find out you do and it is closed, I will bring charges.”

“You two (indicating board chair John Linder and Superintendent Chuck Ehler), have manipulated and danced around this issue.

Stop. The rest of you, hold these guys accountable. We were told you can build on what we have.

You’ve been lying to us. Enough!

Stop, take a breath, and relook at this thing.” Kues further cautioned the aftereffects of a purchase, if passed. “Either you lied to us or you were wrong in the first place.

It doesn’t install a lot of confidence in the two leaders of our school board.”

Superintendent Chuck Ehler noted that the agenda was posted, with the item listed and that it would qualify for a closed session legal item. However, board chair John Linder noted the board was not required to close the meeting. Board director Taylor Peterson motioned to keep the meeting open. The motion was seconded by director Dean Mierau. The vote was 4 to 1, with director Julie Koop opposed.

The property purchase in question was brought to the district by Doug and Marie Botcher, owners of the Meadows Inn B&B. The 1.4 acre parcel is adjacent to the school site and a fair market value, determined by Botchers, was presented to the district.

Ehler recommend no to purchase property, citing lack of advantages and difficuluty rolling the property into current district land. Linder agreed noting it was not a good decision.

“At what point do we owe it to the district, to residents, to put it before them?” questioned director Jon Pettit. “If we did, wouldn’t it automatically trigger new review and comment? What’s the threshold for the board, not the community making the decision?”

Koop suggested that the district did not need the property.

However, she noted an appreciation of looking at it, citing purchases made in the past without all information on adjacent land parcels, potentially losing out on land as a future asset. A motion to decline the offer, with thanks, was made, seconded and approved unanimously.

The board has tabled, for a second time, the extended leave request by teacher Judy Vix. At the April 20 meeting, the board tabled the request, so as to determine whether leave time approved and taken for the 2014-2015 school year would be included in the extended leave and whether the duration of three years was acceptable to Vix.

R-P School board director Jon Pettit highlighted the need for open meeting to discuss the opportunity for a property purchase at the May 18 meeting. Pictured, left to right are directors Pettit, Julie Koop, board chair John Linder, and Superintendent Chuck Ehler.

Photo by Kirsten Zoellner

Monday, May 25, 2015 “I have concerns over the number of times this has happened,” noted director Peterson. He went on to highlight an article referencing an incident in Iowa earlier this year. “That employee was immediately released and charged with a crime. This situation is a tad different, but not much. I suggest we not approve the leave. I think the best thing is to cut ties; possibly file charges,” he continued.

Superintendent Ehler noted he was aware of the Iowa case, but that laws between the states vary.

“She put in for a leave of absence and has the right to do so. I recommend we allow the three-year request. There’s no cost to the district.” Ehler also noted that the current year’s leave was not included in the extended three years and that Vix is amendable to the three year term.

There was some debate as to whether Vix could return early from the leave. With the district required to provide a teaching position upon return, the position would be a cost to the district.

The matter has been discussed with the district’s attorney, but reviewing the agreement language, the board determined Vix could return early.

“I don’t think that’s her intent, but I will consult with attorney again and get clarification.” The matter was tabled until the June 15 meeting.

Two other past issues were brought up a second time at the meeting. The first was by Rushford insurance agent Butch Johnson during public comment. According to Johnson, who last year criticized the district for providing unbiddable material and thereby excluding him from the opportunity, noted something was still amiss in insurance bidding. “Someone is not playing by the rules.”

According to Johnson, it was indicated that the district already had a bid from an insurance provider with whom he works and he was thereby precluded from getting a bid through them. Superintendent Ehler apologized for any miscommunication and will be looking into the matter.

The second item, a long-running issue with building access, was again brought up by director Peterson. Last August, the district rekeyed all entrances to the building and created a policy for building usage in effort to control unauthorized use of the facility.

Per the policy, each key is $8 and rental fees of the facility include $200 per year or $5 per week for weight room and $25 per night for the gym. Users must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.

Peterson questioned whether selling keys for access was ethical.

Instead, he suggested the district host more open gym and weight room with supervision, citing a concern for liability if something were to occur. Ehler noted users may have overextended their stay and can check with security cameras for the date in question.

The next regularly scheduled board meeting is Monday, June 15, at 5:30 p.m., in the high school biology room. The public is encouraged to attend.

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Hesper Lutheran Church celebrates 150 years of faith Hesper Lutheran Church will mark its 150th anniversary during a weekend of special events June 6-7, 2015. On Saturday, June 6, there will be an informal social time with ice cream and strawberries starting at 3 p.m. to look at pictures and other memorabilia from the church’s history, share stories, and reminisce. A formal time of sharing will start around 5 p.m. for those who wish to share memories with the whole group.

A short choir rehearsal will follow in preparation for Sunday worship.

The celebration worship service on Sunday, June 7 will begin at 11 a.m. Pastor Mark Anderson, assistant to the Bishop of the Northeastern Iowa Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, will give the sermon.

Following the worship service, a catered meal will be served. There will be an afternoon program

starting at 1:30 p.m., with music provided by the Luren Singers at 2 p.m.

Although not required, RSVPs to the church office are appreciated

by June 3 for planning the meal.

Anniversary books, commemorative Christmas ornaments, and CDs will be available. Free will donations will be accepted for the meal and commemorative items.

A choir and instrumental ensemble will provide special music for the Sunday worship service. Choir and instrumental rehearsals will be held Saturday at about 5:30 p.m. following the social time and on Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. Call (563) 735-5925 or email bohoffice@mabeltel.coop to RSVP for the meal or for more information about participating in the choir or instrumental ensemble. For updates about the weekend’s activities, go to www. bohlutheran.org.

Whalan Stand Still Parade

Whalan Mayor Larry Johnson and Grand Marshal for the 2015 Whalan Stand Still parade Katharine (Bell) Redmond who traveled from Pueblo, Colo. to participate in the parade.

Photo by Barb Jeffers

Chris Buchanan and daughter Cecielia, of Minneapolis, Minn., and part-time Whalan residents, enjoyed the food and festivities of the Whalan Stand Still parade on Saturday, May 16, 2015.

Photo by Barb Jeffers

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R-P Kindergarten Class

Princess Kay of the Milky Way, Jeni Haler, visited with the kindergarten classes on Wednesday, April 22. She read a story to the students and talked about dairy farms and the importance of dairy products. At the end of her presentation, she treated all of the students and kindergarten staff with yummy cheese sticks.

R-P Envirothon

Congratulations to the RushfordPeterson Envirothon team of Jeremiah Munson, Jonnie Koenen, Blake Lawston, Jordan Agrimson, and Zack Ansell for advancing to the State Envirothon competition.

Out of 12 teams, they placed 2nd, just 3 points away from 1st. Good luck at State!

Arbor DAy 4th grade Arbor Day - planting trees!

R-P Elementary Concert Retirees: Mr. Ehler recognizes the elementary retirees at the elementary concert that was held on Thursday, May 14.

Laura Cady: 41 years Lynnette Pederson: 35 years Karen Mierau: 34 years

Elementary students singing for the crowd!

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R-P Community Ed Glee Club singing a couple of songs

Ellie Malone: singing her solo, “At Last”.

Spanish IV R-P Spanish IV Collegein-the-Schools students exploring the University of Minnesota at the Spanish Field Day.

Ethan Atkinson took 3rd place at the Junior High Three Rivers Conference Golf Tournament in Preston. Ethan is in 7th grade.

NHS At fooDbANk R-P National Honor Society Seniors volunteered at the Channel One Food Shelf in Rochester on May 4th.

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Monday, May 25, 2015

Legislative priorities wasted away

By Karen Reisner A mediocre, disappointing 2015 legislative session ended seconds before midnight Monday, May 18. Over four months ago when the 89th session kicked off members of the Republican controlled House, the DFL controlled Senate, and Governor Mark Dayton all spelled out their priorities for this session, most of which failed to materialize. None of them can claim a victory for their major priority.

A $41.5 billion budget deal for the 2016-2017 biennium was pushed through, but this will not be the end of the story. Dayton had promised a veto if his goal of $173 million funding for universal half day prekindergarten was not included in the education funding bill; it was not. Dayton declared, “I’m going to veto $400 million because it’s wrong for the people of Minn., the parents of Minnesota, the school children of Minn. It’s wrong. It’s totally unnecessary with a $1 billion bottom line and the $300 million coming down the pike.” He wanted at least a $550 million increase in the investment for education.

Dayton has three days after the close of the session to make his decision whether to accept or reject the budget bills. Additional bills could be vetoed once Dayton takes out his veto pen. He announced his intention at a news conference to follow through on his promise to veto the education finance bill just 14 hours after the session ended. Dayton declared, “It is astonishing that with a $1.9 billion surplus and still more

than $1 billion left on the bottom line for future tax cuts that there would not be more invested in our schools this year.”

Legislators had the added advantage during this session of having a $1.9 billion surplus to work with. But, the surplus became somewhat of a barrier for compromise. House Republicans had a priority of providing a $2 billion tax cut, which was a no go for Democrats. Democrats wanted about half of the surplus to go to public schools, higher education, and pre-kindergarten programs.

At the end of the session about half the surplus remains unspent.

During the upcoming special session, negotiations to use portions of this $1 billion for additional education spending, tax cuts, and/or transportation will likely occur.

Senate Democrats wanted to increase the gas tax (estimated to be an additional 16 cents per gallon) to provide sustainable funding for a 10 year comprehensive transportation package. Any increase in the gas tax was a no go for Republicans who wanted to siphon off tax money now going into the General Fund to help pay for a multi-year transportation plan. Democrats opposed this diversion of funds from other state programs. Long story short; plans for a multi-year comprehensive transportation bill were shelved.

Minnesotans are the losers with this failure to compromise; there are no winners.

Transportation The House and Senate passed a

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transportation bill that essentially keeps spending at current levels.

Both parties agreed that transportation was a priority for this session, acknowledging that Minn. roads and bridges are in poor condition and inadequate for the current traffic load. Failure to compromise left transportation funding little changed. Minn. state Transportation Commissioner Charlie Zelle says Minn. will have difficulty maintaining its transportation system without new money.

The bill did include $12.5 million to help cities with populations less than 5,000 with their roads and $3 million to improve railroad crossings.

Education The $17 billion bill included a $400 million increase for local school districts, which is a 1.5% increase in 2016 and a 2% increase in 2017. Thirty million was included for early childhood education scholarships for disadvantaged children and $30 million for school readiness grants.

Public colleges and universities will likely have to increase tuition for 4-year schools. Funding for higher education was increased by $166 million, but this was less than requested by the state university system. Thirty million was ear marked for the University of Minnesota medical school. The bill does provide funds to allow tuition cuts for 2-year colleges.

State grants for low-income students will be increased.

A Republican priority which would change seniority-based hiring was not included in the bill.

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Health and Human Services The $12 billion bill retains the MnSure structure, even though both parties wanted changes.

MinnesotaCare, a state subsidized health insurance program, will continue, even though Republicans wanted to eliminate it. However, the working poor will likely see increases in premium payments and co-payments.

The bill included $138 million for rural nursing homes, a Republican priority. The funding boost should allow increases in the wages of nursing home employees.

Courts-Public Safety Courts and public safety will see an $111 million increase in spending. Judges and staff will receive a 4% raise. The $2.1 billion bill includes a provision allowing gun silencers (suppressors). A provision to restore voting rights to felons who completed their prison term was not included. Current law allows restoration of voting rights when parole is completed.

Police will be allowed to retain data collected with license plate readers for 60 days, after which the data must be destroyed unless the data is being used actively in a criminal investigation. Regulations for the use of body cameras were not decided in this session.

Counties will be allowed to decide to use either the elected state auditor or a private auditor.

Agriculture and Environment Sixteen and one half million will be provided to deal with the avian flu outbreak, which includes $10 million for low interest loans to farmers who had bird losses due to the flu and $6.5 million to state agencies which are working to contain the outbreak. In a related note, a vaccine for avian flu is

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being developed, still requiring federal approval.

Dayton’s buffer proposal for grass strips between cropped land and streams, lakes, and ditches to improve water quality was approved with some modifications via a compromise. The new bill requires a minimum of 30 foot buffers, averaging 50 foot, along streams and lakes. Narrower strips 16.5 feet will be required along drainage ditches. Deadlines to comply are in 2017 (public waterways) and 2018 (agricultural ditches). Non-compliant farms will be fined $500 and receive an order for correction. The intention of the grass buffer strips is to reduce agricultural run off thereby improving water quality.

Environmentalists want Dayton to veto this bill particularly because it eliminated the MPCA Citizens Board, which has been active since 1967. It also uses $22 million of Legacy money to help establish the required buffers instead of General Fund money.

Jobs and Energy This bill was passed without debate in the House in the waning minutes of the session. In the Senate members voted on amendments they hadn’t had the opportunity to read. Democrats loudly objected saying they didn’t have a chance to read the bill.

Public Works The Senate passed a $107 million bonding bill after midnight, too late for the House to consider.

It included $30 million for additional expenses for the renovation of the 109 year old Capitol, which is in progress. This bill may be acted on in the special session.

Legacy funding A $540 million bill which details the distribution of the state’s Legacy funding passed in the House, but time ran out before the Senate could vote on it. This too will likely be acted on in the special session.

Special session The governor convenes a special session; the when is unknown at this time. Where is also unknown as the Capitol renovation project will require a different venue, because the House chambers are now under construction. According to Minn. law, the special session must be held in St. Paul.

Dayton has suggested the special session be held on the Capitol lawn under a tent.

Dayton plans to negotiate with the leaders of the House and the Senate to make a deal before calling the special session.

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The art of compromise When the word compromise is offered, it can sometimes feel like a four-letter word or a substitute for the acronym IDGMW---I Didn’t Get My Way. However, when approached with a light touch and a bit of a conniving nature, compromise can be very rewarding and bring great results. Did I say conniving?

Oops…I meant to say “persuasive”. (Smile) So what is this art of compromise I speak of? Well grasshopper, have a seat and let’s talk.

Any smart husband knows that if his wife says that she has a great idea for a little project for the house, that he would be wise to turn on the shop vac to drown out the conversation or run to his friend’s house for that tool he forgot and run fast! The infamous little project can truly be small or could take on such grandeur as painting the entire house or building a bedroom where the

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hot tub room is now residing. I know this because my little projects have grown into big projects simply by hearing my husband list the volume of work and tools needed to complete the project.

I mean, seriously, how hard can it be to paint all of our wood trim white?

So how do I compromise during a house project? Simple. I let it be his idea. Tah-dah!! The job gets done, but the compromise for me is it may take a little while to get the job completed as my husband needs to completely absorb, understand, and weigh in on the idea. This whole process could take anywhere from six months to a year so I have learned to plant the seed very early. This art of compromise has gotten us a new closet in our bedroom, a fourth bedroom in the house, new paint in all rooms upstairs, new hardware and hinges on our kitchen cupboards and, the pièce de résistance….a bedroom con-

verted to a jewelry/beading room.

However, he has gotten wise to my art of compromise and now we actually laugh together at all of the great ideas I have had that became his ideas after a year or so. After all, if it gets done, who needs the praise? (He does...ha!)

The compromising has just begun for me and our new teenage driver. Poor thing, he does not read my column and has no idea that old mom is wise and compromising him right into completing my errands by letting him drive to school. Dad even got a store run for ice cream last night!

The art of compromise can be a rewarding practice but it is also necessary in every relationship as a tool for listening and understanding. As a very headstrong and independent person, it took me a few years to realize that my husband did not mind some of the crazy projects I dreamed up, but he did mind that I told him it was my great idea or that I told him it should be simple to do or that I told him he should want to do the project to improve on our home. Yes grasshopper, all of that “telling” was part of a poor communication style when understanding what each person needs to hear is more important.

Stay tuned---maybe next article you will hear if renovation has

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started on the office using the free cupboards from my friend.

That seed was planted started five months ago. (Smile) Remembering the people who died while serving in our country’s armed forces on Memorial Day! This is a wonderful summer dessert from the TV show, “The

Chew” that is the perfect fit for all of us working moms, because it is quick and easy and looks like you bought it at a store!

NO-BAKE SUMMER BERRY CHEESECAKE

Ingredients: 1 store-bought graham cracker pie crust (removed from pan and crushed) 2 tablespoons melted butter 8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature) 14.5 ounce can sweetened condensed milk 1 orange (zested) 16 ounces frozen mixed berries-- raspberries and blueberries are a great duo 1/2 cup mixed berry jam (warmed)—optional for serving 1 cup whipped cream Spray a bread loaf pan with nonstick spray. Line the pan with parchment paper so it hangs over the edges by about 4 inches on each side--creating handles. Spray the parchment with more nonstick spray.

In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and orange zest. Fold in the frozen berries. Pour the berry mixture over the graham cracker crust and fold the extra parchment paper over to make a cover. Place in freezer for four hours or overnight.

Remove from freezer 15 minutes before serving.

To serve, cut cheesecake into bread-like slices. Spread a spoonful of the warm jam on the plate, place a slice of the cheesecake on top and garnish with a dollop of whipped cream.

Rhubarb Festival celebrates the most curious and delicous perennial in the garden Rhubarb: Minnesota’s funniest fruit? Or is it really a vegetable?

On Saturday, June 6, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lanesboro invites cooks, comedians, runners and everyone with a taste for sweet and tart foods to come celebrate rhubarb at the annual Rhubarb Festival http://www. rhubarbfestival.org/index.php. A

legion of good-humored vendors and volunteers from the Lanesboro area will be raiding area garden patches and cooking up a tasty festival packed with loads of fun and free entertainment for the whole family.

The celebration day kicks off at 9 a.m. with two events in two locations: the Lanesboro Farm-

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• Get off to a running start with the Rhubarb Run - great bake sales and many new vendors • The Rhubarb Games for kids and adults - Rhubarb Stalk Throw - KTTC Jess Abrahamson & Ted Schmidt will open the event at 10 am & toss out the first stalk at 10:15am. Games run continuously from 10:15am-1:30pm • Rhubarb Fashion Show - Wear anything that represents rhubarb. Prize for the best • The Story Tree - Local Storytellers will entertain • Contests & prizes ~ Largest Rhubarb Leaf ~ Heaviest Rhubarb Stalk & More!

Cock-A-Doodle Zoo a unique up close animal experience!

pie-making contest 11am & 11:30am 1pm & 1:30pm

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ers Market, selling homegrown and homemade edibles at the Festival epicenter, Sylvan Park; and the wacky Rhubarb Run at the ball field on County Road 8 http://www.rhubarbfestival.org/ rhubarb-run.php – picturesque 5K and 1-mile trail run featuring accordion serenade, rhubarb elixir, ceremonial fanning with rhubarb leaves and delicious rhubarb treats.

At 9:30 a.m. in Sylvan Park, the Rhubarb Sisters burst into song to welcome race finishers and offer a festival pre-show for the general public with a new flight of rhubarb-flavored tunes.

Then, at 10 a.m. the Rhubarb National Anthem signals the official start of the Rhubarb Festival, as KTTC News celebrities Jess Abrahamson and Ted Schmidt toss out the first rhubarb stalk – let the Rhubarb Games begin!

The festival’s line-up, including Rhubarb Run pie awards, games, music, rants, crafts, food vendors and more, continues until 3 p.m.

At 10:30, it’s your chance to taste the rhubarb specialties. Step in line to try dozens of delicious, interesting or unexpected items, all made with rhubarb – from pies to pickles, savories to sweets, libations to lollipops. Vote and help choose this year’s winners.

Have a favorite rhubarb recipe?

Come on, enter the contest! It’s easy and fun. See the call-forentries at http://www.rhubarbfes-

tival.org/site/rf-contests.php.

Rhubarb Festival is all about rhubarb. Pick up an Everything Rhubarb cookbook. Browse a fun, funny, tasty selection of rhubarb-inspired arts, crafts, entrees, treats and more. Shoulder up for a Rhubarb Rub, courtesy of Pranna Healing – yours for a freewill donation. Enter a pie-making contest. Say hello to a round-up of real, live possiblyrhubarb-eating creatures at the Cock-A-Doodle Zoo – including a kangaroo, lemur, alligator, and other exotic beasts. Dress up for the Rhubarb Fashion show – all entries welcome! Challenge family and friends to a set of Rhubarb Games. Let the Story Tree read-aloud entertain your littlest listeners. Check out church bake

sales, food vendors, largest leaf contest and more.

Bring your lawn chairs and settle in for fun-loving musicians and tongue-in-cheek entertainment: The Notorious Rutabaga Brothers; Over the Waterfall band; the famous flaming Rhubarb Jugglers; and a preview of the Commonweal Theatre’s upcoming musical, Woody Guthrie’s American Song – you might win a pair of tickets!

Stick around town. Come for Rhubarb Festival, stay the night, the weekend or check out the local real estate. Visit the Lanesboro Chamber of Commerce site http://www.lanesboro. com/ for your options: lodging, camping, dining, shopping and more.

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History Alive! A Tour of Lanesboro with Pop-up Plays May 30-31 LANESBORO, MN – Historic stories and characters will come alive on May 30-31, 2015 in Lanesboro, through History Alive!

A Tour of Lanesboro with Popup Plays. In a downtown rich with historic buildings, three dramatic scenes will portray life in 1880, 1920, and 1960, enacted with music and dance by local actors and guests. The plays and the tour have been researched, created and directed by Lanesboro performer and historian Jane Peck.

One-hour tours begin and end at the Lanesboro History Museum, 105 Parkway Ave S. in Lanesboro.

The outdoor tours are free and open to the public! Tour times: S a t u r d a y, May 30 at 1, 3, and 5 p.m.; and Sunday, May 31 at 1 and 3 p.m. The tour involves walking a hill and one scenic mile.

A wagon will also be available to accommodate those with accessibility challenges; reservations should be made in advance for the wagon ride by calling the History

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Museum at (507) 467-2177. In celebration of the project, a reception will be held on Saturday, May 30, from 6-8 p.m. at the Lanesboro Arts Gallery, 103 Parkway Ave N. in Lanesboro; this event is also free and open to the public.

Jane Peck has had three passions throughout her life: dance, history, and teaching. She is thrilled to work on this project, as it combines all three! “As a child, I listened to my grandfather’s stories of the past in Albert Lea, and that gave me the view that history is real stories of real people, not just dates and wars. I hope this event will help people to imagine other times in their own towns as well,” she says. History Alive! A Tour of Lanesboro with Pop-up Plays will bring to life friends and relatives of the Drake, Kennedy, Flattum, Bergey, Nelson, Flaby, Nestande, French, and Powell families. The cast includes 16 people from all walks of life in Lanesboro: Pastor Kerry Eversole, Mayor Robin Krom, Heidi & Phil Dybing, Blake Coleman, Val Tindall, Rita Dalzell, Bonita Underbakke, 6-7 children, Rachel Storlie (of Spring Grove), and fiddler Danielle Enblom from St. Paul.

Through her company Dance Revels History, Jane Peck has produced performances of history with dance and music most of her career, performing at museums, colleges and festivals throughout the Upper Midwest since 1994. In 2011 she created and staged a show about Twin Cities history in the 1840s, Bottineau Jig! Untold Tales of Early Minnesota. History is one of the greatest inspirations of her artistic life. “We have so much to learn from the lives and decisions of our ancestors. Knowing family and community history provides me and others with a sense of perspective that can’t be found elsewhere,” she says.

This activity is made possible by the generosity of the McKnight Foundation through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council. A partner in this project, Lanesboro Arts serves as a regional catalyst for artistic excellence and educational development in providing diverse art experiences for people of all ages. For more information: www.lanesboroarts.org / (507) 467-2446.

Happy Be-lated Birthday Ellen!

Happy 5th Birthday Kyle!

Love, Your Family

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Large crowds enjoy Trout Days

By Barb Jeffers People came from near and far to take in all of the action and activities that the 2015 Trout Days celebration in Preston, Minn. had to offer on May 15, 16, & 17.

The festivities began early on Friday morning as city wide garage sales took place with many people finding great deals on items.

There were many garage sales in and around Preston and vehicles could be seen pulling in to one sale after another. The garage sales continued on Saturday, as well.

At noon the Trout Days Golf Kickoff began at the Preston Golf & Country Club. As golfers spent time with family and friends they also took advantage of the food and drink specials that were offered.

A delicious steak dinner with all the fixin’s was a big hit at the Preston EMS Building. The dinner, which was a fundraiser for the Preston Ambulance Service, served many hungry people who left with a full belly and a smile on their face.

Musical entertainment for the weekend was kicked off by “Luke & Bob Texas” at the Preston Servicemen’s Club. The great music had people dancing not only in the club, but also dancing outside on the deck, on the sidewalk, and

in the street.

Saturday began with the Preston Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast at the Preston United Methodist Church. Volunteers flipped

hundreds of pancakes and served them up hot for those looking for a tasty start to their day.

The Kids’ Fishing Event began at 9 a.m. in Maust pasture. Kids arrived with parents, grandparents, and other family members to try to pull in the “catch of the day” and unknowingly created memories and possibly sparked a new hobby for many of the children.

Sports was the theme of Saturday morning with the Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament in the city park near the swimming pool and the Falcon 5K Run/Walk sponsored by the Fillmore Central Booster Club taking place, as well as the start of the weekend long Adult Fishing Contest.

There was something to do or see in every direction of the town square around the Fillmore

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Adrienne Britson grew up on a dairy farm near Rushford, Johnson’s Rolling Acres. Thanks to her two amazing parents, Mark & Cindy, she grew up on a farm and that taught her the importance of being a hard worker. Adrienne has two brothers, Guthrie & Benjamin & one sister, Danielle.

Coming from a large family taught her patience and teamwork, thanks to her many uncles, aunts, cousins & wonderful grandparents.

Adrienne went on to college for Graphic Design. She graduated in 2004 from RCTC with a Computer Art & Design degree.

Adrienne pursued her passion of the arts by doing photography on the side while working at the Rochester Airport for American Airlines.

Married to her high school sweetheart, Keith Britson, they have two children, Kyle- 4 and Tyler- 1. Living in Rochester for 12 years, it was time to get back to their roots. Adrienne and Keith bought a home in Rushford and she transferred to the LaCrosse Airport. Her sister Danielle told her of a job opportunity in Preston, Minn. as a Graphic Designer for the Fillmore County Journal.

Adrienne has been working for the Fillmore County Journal, Perfect Glossy and Visit Bluff Country and loving every minute of it. Adrienne is looking forward to her boys growing up in a small town and all of the great opportunities that are out there.

Monday, May 25, 2015 County Courthouse on Saturday with a Just For Kix performance, the annual Car/Street Rod Show, which has taken place for 25 years, many different kinds of vendor booths, and the Relay for Life Booth in front of JuliaClaire Repeat Boutique.

Some of the many activities included a bouncy house, balloon animals, photo booth, caricature drawings, sumo wrestling, and a Fly Trap Velcro Wall.

Ayden Easley, 10, and Bryce Hanson, 10, enjoyed getting themselves into a sticky situation as they hung from the velcro wall.

Sarah Wangen, Tourism Director for the City of Preston, said, “I know that we really worked hard this year at making sure there was something for everyone and I think we covered it pretty well” especially with all of the new activities that were added this year.

As lunch time approached the mouth-watering smell of barbecued chicken started drifting from the Preston Servicemen’s Club and through the fest grounds drawing people in looking for a fork.

The Preston Firemen’s Pork Burgers & Beer Garden also enticed a large crowd to stop in for their popular pork burgers and some stayed to enjoy a cold beverage or two or three...along with friends and acquaintances.

Another cold beverage that was popular with many attending Trout Days was the Bloody Mary at the Beer Tent & Bloody Mary Bar at The Servicemen’s Club.

The Preston Area Arts Council sponsored Gyotaku Japanese Fish Printing on T-shirts at the

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National Trout Center and many people took the opportunity to try something new. Those who participated painted the design of their choice onto a fish replica and then it was transferred or “rubbed” onto the t-shirt which the participant took home with them.

Dana Dowd, of New Hampton, Iowa, took part in the Gyotaku Japanese Fish Printing, explaining that he is “a big trout fisherman” and belongs to the Driftless Chapter of Trout Unlimited based in Decorah, Iowa, so he found the process interesting and enjoyed spending time at the National Trout Center.

The Quistorff’s Little Bita Everything Ranch Exotic Animal Show and Petting Zoo was extremely interesting and educational to people of every age. Children were thrilled to get so close to the animals, some of which they had never seen before.

The Servicemen’s Club was a busy place on Saturday afternoon as bingo players filled tables inside and a beanbag tournament took place outside. Andy Bisek with the Preston Lion’s Club heard many “b-in-g-o-s!” as he performed his bingo caller duties.

The highlight of the weekend for many, the Trout Days Grand Parade, had people lining up their chairs along the parade route early in anticipation of what the parade would entail.

The parade was led by the Preston American Legion members and the VFW Auxiliary, along with two very special guests who were able to be home to march in the parade. These hometown hero’s were Kacie Deyo, who served in the U. S. Navy and was stationed

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Ayden Easley, 10, and Bryce Hanson, 10, stuck like glue to the Fly Trap Velcro Wall during Trail Days 2015.

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in San Diego, Cali. and Heather Ptacek who was in the U.S. Army and served in Bosnia. To make it even more special, Ptacek is Deyo’s Aunt, so it was meaningful that they were able to march together.

Grand Marshals for the parade, Robert and Sandra Benson, smiled and waved to many familiar faces in the crowd while “Chang the Dragon” with the Osman Shrine Dragon Patrol blasted smiling faces in the crowd with plumes of white smoke.

The Osman Cycle Patrol was another crowd favorite as they sped up and down the street squealing their tires leaving kids and adults in awe.

The Fillmore Central High School Marching Band, which consisted of 180 members, according to Wangen, played enthusiastically and wonderfully as usual and is always a crowd favorite.

Many local individuals, businesses, groups, and first responders took part in the parade and provided everyone watching with a fun and exciting parade.

Local agriculture businesses sponsored a Kids’ Tractor Pedal Pull following the parade and children climbed onto the tractors and worked their hardest to reach the farthest in order to proudly take home a trophy.

Saturday evening brought entertainment in the form of music from “Troubleshooter” who had people dancing once again at the Preston Servicemen’s Club. Dusk brought impressive fireworks which were sponsored by the City of Preston and the Preston Fire Department.

The fun continued on Sunday with the PACC Annual Golf Tournament at the Preston Golf & Country Club, a 9-hole fishing contest for all ages, and the twelfth annual Trout Days Tractor Pull.

Wangen says “Trout Days this year was by far the best that I have ever seen”, stating “attendance was up, the weather turned out great and everyone seemed to have a good time” at this year’s celebration.

Wangen would like to thank her fellow Trout Days committee members including Dave Collett, Dick Petch, Jon Haugan, and Bruce Fishbaugher for all of their hard work. She also wants to say thank you to all of the volunteers, The FC Softball Team, The Servicemen’s Club, all of the vendors, the local organizations who participated, the city employees, and everyone who attended Trout Days this year.

The 2015 Trout Days celebration provided three full days of entertainment for children, adults, and families. All of which took many hours of planning and working by a large number of volunteers and support by local individuals, groups, and businesses who should all be commended for providing the fantastic celebration so many people had the pleasure of attending.

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Fillmore County Sports Some Golf Champions

By Paul Trende It was a week of multiple golf champions. The Fillmore Central girls won the 3-Rivers East Division. They clinched the title by beating second place The Trende La CresReport cent (8-2) 182-197 and then W-K 187214. Grace Miller (45), Katie Tammel (45), Madison Scheevel Paul Trende (46), and Laura Donney (46) finished 2-thru-5 versus the Lancers.

Miller (43) medaled with Donney (47), Tammel (48), and Scheevel (49) finishing 3-thru-5 versus W-K. It is FC’s second straight

conference title. They finish the regular season at 9-1, 11-1. Grace Miller, a freshman, medaled in 8 of 11 meets with about a 44 average. The Falcons (+51) then won the TRC meet ahead of W-K (+59). Tammel (4th, +9), Miller (5th-tie, +13), and Cailey Rindels (9th-tie, +14) finished in the top ten. FC was TRC Meet champion (on tiebreaker) a year ago.

On the boys’ side, R-P (+21) won their second straight TRC Meet over FC (+26) and favorite L-A (+29). The Trojans and Falcons were 0-4 against the defending Section champ Cardinals on the year. L-A had the meet champion in Brady Borkowski (-1). R-P had the next two (Alex Vix +2, Charlie Krambeer +3) and a third (Hayden Stensgard +7) in the top ten. FC’s Jordan Miller (+5) and Carter Nevalainen (+6) finished four-five, with Alex Lange (+7) finishing tied for sixth. The short-

ened meet was held at Eastview Golf Course on a rainy night.

Scores were tallied based off the first nine holes completed. Miller, a senior for FC (older brother to Grace), medaled in ten of twelve meets with a 39 average. In the SEC, Lanesboro’s teams prevailed.

The boys bested four, including top foe GMLO (359-364). Liam Dorn and Jonathan Bierman led the field (82’s). The girls were one of only two full squads. Hurricane Kelly Jerviss (106) took second with Burros Hope Knepper (108), Madeline Snyder (111), McKenzie Hanson (113), and Alexis Jorgensen (130) finishing 3-6. Lyle/Pacelli’s Maggie Leif (100) was the medalist.

Gopher Squads Win West, Top 1A East Coming off a 2014 spring campaign that saw Chatfield baseball go to state, and the softball team finish as Section runner-up, the 2015 regular campaign ends with each atop the 3-Rivers West. The

Chatfield eighth grader Belle Berg meets teammates at home plate after smacking her second home run of the year

R-P’s Mason McManimon-Myers and M-C’s Bryce

softball team, ranked #5 in Class A, steamrolled to a finish. They hammered their last eight foes by an average of 9.8 runs per contest.

Doubleheader sweeps of D-E and Southland clinched the Division crown. Hailee Stock went 4-for6 with 4 RBI’s in the D-E series.

Chatfield had eight doubles in game two. In game one versus the Rebels, seventh grader Lexi Chase’s first three varsity at bats were all successful (3-3, 2 RBI, 2 R). In game two, Brook Irish and Belle Berg each hit their second home runs of the year. Irish won three of the four games to improve to 9-1. Chatfield finishes at 16-4 (14-4 in the TRC). They are 1A’s top seed (will host 8-seed R-P).

The baseball team’s route was a bit more round-about. Chatfield led the TRC West until dropping two games to D-E. The Eagles then dropped two to W-K while the Gophers beat Southland. Meanwhile, St. Charles won their last seven league games. And thus, Chatfield (12-6) and the Saints (12-6, 14-6) co-share the West.

W-K (11-7, 11-9) and D-E (11-7, 12-8) finish third. The Gophers won the TRC-South out-right a year ago. They are 1A East’s top seed and will host 8-seed Houston.

Up and Down the Road The specific ‘road’ in question would be State Highway 16.

Twelve ball games took place along the scenic byway. Monday in Spring Valley, GMLOK couldn’t find any success on the baseball diamond versus Falcon Sam Peters. The sophomore allowed just one hit over six innings (0 R, 2 BB, 2 K, Win). Leading 4-0, FCL made it academic with a 7-run sixth. They prevailed 11-0 (six). Trace Tollefson (3-4, 2 RBI, R), Collin Scott (2-3, RBI, 2 SB,

3 R), Riley Means (2-4, 3B, RBI, R), Peters (2-4, RBI), and Sam Rustad (1-3, 2B, 2 RBI) led the charge. In Preston, FCL softball ace Morgan Malley tossed her seventh complete game shut-out (7 IP, 2 H, 0 BB, 13 K). The Falcons won 4-0. Shelby Ebner led the charge (3-3, 2 RBI, R).

Jamie Stevens had both hits for GMLOK (2-2, 2B).

A night later, FCL and R-P competed in doubleheaders. In Rushford, Trojan baseball led 4-0 in game one. The Falcons scored three in the top of seventh, finally getting to R-P starter Nate Sarvi (6 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K). The tying runner was on third with one out. Zack Ansell closed out the game (save) for the 4-3 victory. Ethan Anderson (1-3), Jonnie Koenen (1-4, R), and Sarvi (1-4, two SB’s, Win) drove in runs for the Trojans. Cole Schwichtenberg (1-2, R), Means (1-3, 2B, R), and Justin Ristau drove in runs for FCL. The Falcons then won the second game 5-0. Tollefson (7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 3 K, Win, 2-3, 2B) led the way. Means (2-2, RBI, 3 R) hit a solo home run, FCL’s first of the season. Peters (3-4) and Scott (1-3, 3B, RBI, R) also contributed. In Preston, FCL softball beat R-P 24-0 (five innings) in game one. Kaitlynn Aug (3-5, 2B, 6 RBI, 2 R), Caitlyn Walsh (2-3, 2 RBI, 2 R), Taylor Pierce-Sprenger (2-3, 2B, 3 RBI, 4 R), and Steph Erickson (2-3, 2 RBI, 4 R) had great days.

Morgan Malley (5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 11 K) was perfect. In game two, FCL hit four home runs.

Erickson (3-3, 2B, 3 RBI, 4 R) hit two (missed a third by a foot).

She finished the afternoon reaching all nine times (eight runs).

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GMLOK’s Courtney Schmidt and FCL’s Gabby Brazee

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Aug (2-5, 4 RBI) hit her first career long ball. She finished the day with 10 RBI’s. Malley (3-3, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R, 2 SB) hit her fourth homer. Megan Hendrickson added a 3-run double. FCL prevailed 14-5. Walsh (7 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 10 K) grabbed the win. R-P was led by Ashley Keenan (1-2, 2 R), Lauren Hadley (1-3, 3B, RBI), and Andrea Larson (1-3, RBI, R).

Two nights later, M-C softball was in Preston. The Falcons got the 9-1 victory. Haley Polin (2-3, 3 RBI, 2 R) hit her first home run. Pierce-Sprenger (2-2, 2 RBI, R), Gabby Brazee (2-4, 2 RBI, 2 R), and Malley (1-2, 2B, R, 7 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 15 K) did their parts. Ashlyn Dahl (1-3, 2B) drove in the sole Cougar run.

The Falcons then resumed a game with SG-C, holding on to a 1-0 lead for the win. The solitary run was Morgan Malley, who reached on an error, stole two bases, and scored on a wild pitch. She (7 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 10 K) outdueled SG-C hurler Samantha Bratland (6 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 14 K, Loss) again. It was Malley’s eighth complete-game shut-out of the year. Meanwhile, the M-C baseball team was in Rushford. The Trojans got the 10-0 five inning win. Jonnie Koenen (1-2, 2 RBI, 2 R) stayed hot. Freshmen Ben Ansell (1-1, 3 R) and Dawson Dahl (1-2, RBI, 2 R) helped out. Mason McManimon-Myers got the win (5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K) while helping his own cause (2-4, 2 RBI). M-C had just the three hits with Bryce Michels, Keyser Wenthold, and Tanner Fairchild all going 1-for-2.

M-C’s squads then went to Houston. The baseball game was tied 3-3 until the top the seventh.

M-C plated four to get the 7-3

victory. Weston Whalen (5 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 5 K, 1-3, RBI, R) got the win. Kailer McCabe (2-4, R), Tanner Fairchild (1-3, 2B, 2 RBI, R), and Drew Wyffels (2 RBI) provided the offense.

Houston got a 2-run home run from Taylor Johnston (2-3, 2 RBI, R, Loss). On the softball diamond, M-C built a 7-0 lead.

Houston scored seven in the fifth to go up 8-7. A Hannah Snell double and a Coranda Vickerman single tied things in the top of the seventh. In the bottom of the eighth, with two outs, an error, a pair of stolen bases, and an error plated Jessica Moss for the 9-8 Hurricane victory.

Abby Moss (3-5, RBI, R), Alexa Horihan, Nicole Rogich, Becca Lee (all 2-5, R) led Houston.

Amber Chapel had a 3-run triple in the big fifth. Ashlyn Dahl (3-5, two 2B’s, 3 RBI, R, Loss), Vickerman (2-5, RBI, R), Courtney Graves (2-5, RBI, R), and Maddy Michels (2-run triple) led M-C. Hot Shots The LFCMC girls, and GMLOKS boys, won the fourteam SEC Meet. Olivia Haug (LFC) was a double individual winner, Maxwell Tapp and Michael Bauer (GM) triple winners. Travis Troendle won three events for the LFCMC boys.

McKenzie Kirtz won two individual events for the GMLOKS girls. Houston baseball racked up win one versus G-E. Tylor Nelson’s RBI single in the bottom of the sixth proved the game-winner. Nelson then had 4 RBI’s as the Canes whipped G-E in game two. R-P softball got three runs in the top of the sixth including the GW-RBI single from Lauren Hadley to down La Crescent 7-6 for the Trojans first win.

They then got win two over L-A. Mabel-Canton baseball scored three in the tenth to beat Schaeffer Academy. Wesley Richert had

Megan LapLante Chatfield Softball

Chatfield softball (16-4) is the TRC-West champ, the top seed in Section 1A-East, and riding an 8-game winning streak. Megan LaPlante leads it all off.

The junior fourth-year third-base-person heads Chatfield in batting average (.443), on-base (.487), and runs scored (23-tie). She is second in RBI’s (18) and extra-base hits (eight).

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5 RBI’s. GMLOK softball swept Southland with Gracie Schmidt going 5-for-8 with 6 RBI’s in the two games. Pertinent softball play-off seedings with regular season records, 1A East: #8 R-P (2-17) at #1 Chatfield (16-4), #5 M-C (7-9) at Goodhue (7-11), #7 Houston (6-11) at #2 FCL (15-5). 1AA East: #5 GMLOK (10-9) at #4 St. Charles (11-8).

Pertinent baseball play-off seedings with regular season records, 1A East: #8 Houston (2-13) at #1 Chatfield (12-6), #5 FCL (5-13) at #4 R-P (7-12), #7 M-C (6-7) at #2 W-K (11-9). 1AA East: #8 GMLOK (1-15) at #1 Cotter (14-2).

Baseball 5-11 Schaeffer 3, Houston 2 (H: T. Johnston 2-4, 2 RBI; Jeremiah Johnson 7 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K, Loss. SA: Reed Davis 3-3, two 2B, HR, 2 RBI, 2.

Hurricanes had bases loaded in bottom of seventh. Game ended on a double play) Randolph 12, M-C 1 [6] (Cougars recorded four hits) R-P 0, PEM 3 (R-P: Zack Ansell 1-1, 2B; N. Sarvi 1-3, 2B; M. McManimon-Myers 6 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 K, Loss) 5-12 D-E 4, #9 in A Chatfield 2 (C: Carter Duxbury 1-2, RBI; Ethan Woltz 6 IP, 2 H, 4 R, 0 ER, 5 BB, 6 K, Loss. Eagles broke 2-2 tie in fifth courtesy of two BB’s and two E’s); D-E 3, #9 C 2 [8] (C: E. Woltz RBI, R; Aaron Paulson 7 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, ND. D-E: Nathan Johnson 6 IP, 0 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 1 K, ND. Winning run plated via hit-batter, single, hit-batter, hit-batter) Houston 3, G-E 2 (H: Brett Hoskins 1-3, RBI, R; T. Nelson 1-3, RBI, Win; T. Johnston RBI, 5 1/3 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 9 K, ND); H 14, G-E 3 (H: T. Nelson 1-2, 4 RBI; J. Johnson 2-5, 2B, 3 RBI, R; T. Johnston 3-3, RBI, 2 R) M-C 6, Schaeffer 3 [10] (M-C: W. Richert 2-5, 2B, 5 RBI, 10 IP, 14 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, Win; Bryce Michels 4-5, 2B, RBI; Keyser Wenthold 3-5.

Michels had the GW RBI-single, Richert a 2-run double in the tenth. Game featured 0 walks) 5-14 FCL 0, C-SG 11 [5] (Falcons had just two hits) 5-15 Southland 0, #9 Chatfield 5 (C: A. Paulson 2-3, RBI, R; T.J. Moechnig 2-3, RBI; Tristan Aguiar 6 IP, 4 H, 2 BB, 3 K, Win) R-P 2, C-SG 10 (R-P: J. Koenen 1-3, RBI, R; Z. Ansell 2-4, 2B; Bryant Weideman 2-3) La Crescent 9, FCL 3 (FCL: R. Means 1-2, 2B, 2 RBI; Gatlin Woellert 1-3, RBI, R. Score was 3-3 until a 6-run LC sixth) GMLOK 4, PEM 5 Softball 5-11 Houston 1, Triton 2 (H: N. Rogich 1-3, 2B, RBI; Alexa Horihan 1-3, R. Cobra’s go-ahead

run came in fourth inning) 5-12 #5 Chatfield 8, D-E 3 (C: H. Stock 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI, R; M. LaPlante 2-4, 2B, 2 R; Maddy Larrabee 2-4, 2B, R; B. Irish 2-4, R, 7 IP, 9 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 11 K, Win); #5 C 11, D-E 0 [5] (C: B. Irish 2-2, 2B, 3 RBI, 5 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, Win; H. Stock 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R; M. LaPlante 2-4, 2B, RBI, R; Kirsten Keefe 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI, R; Sydney Gould 2-4, two 2B’s, RBI) Houston 3, G-E 4 (H: Cortney Johnston 2-4, RBI, R; B. Lee 2-4; A. Horihan 3B, 2 R. ‘Canes got two in bottom of seventh, no more); H 1, G-E 11 [5] (H: A. Chapel 3-3, 2B, RBI) 5-13 R-P 7, LC 6 (R-P: L. Hadley 3-4, 2 RBI, R; Savannah Skalet 3-4, 2 RBI; Brooke Johnson 3-4, 2 R; A. Larson 3-4, 2B, RBI) 5-15 Southland 0, #5 Chatfield 10 [5] (C: L. Chase 3-3, 2 RBI, 2 R; M. LaPlante 1-3, 2 RBI, R; B. Irish 5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K, Win. Eight Gophers had a least one hit); S 0, #5 C 14 [5] (C: B. Berg 3-3, 2B, HR (2), 5 RBI, 3 R; B. Irish 1-3, HR (2), RBI, R; K. Keefe 2-4, 2 RBI, 2 R; M. LaPlante 2-4, 2B, RBI, 2 R; S. Gould 2-4, 2B, RBI; L. Chase 5 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, Win (5-2)) R-P 0, La Crescent 17 [5] (Trojans had two hits); R-P 6, L-A 3 (R-P: Tatyanna Bronk 3-3, 2B, R; Anna Kjos 1-3, 2 RBI; A. Keenan 2-3, R; S. Skalet 2-4, 3B, RBI, R, 7 IP, 9 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 6 K, Win; L. Hadley 1-1, 3B, R) FCL 0, La Crescent 8 (FCL: H. Polin 1-3, 2B. Malley didn’t start at pitcher) PEM 4, GMLOK 0 (G: Marissa Lovejoy 2-3; Gracie Schmidt 2-4) 5-16 GMLOK 16, Southland 5 (G: Hattie Voigt 4-5, 5 RBI, R; G. Schmidt 3-5, 2B, 3 RBI, 3 R; Courtney Schmidt 3-5, 2 RBI, R; Courtney Fate 2-4, 2 RBI, 3 R); GMLOK 8, S 3 (G: G. Schmidt 2-3, 3 RBI, R; Gretchen Corson 2-4, 3 R) Golf 5-11 (B) La Crescent 228, FC 170 (FC: J. Miller 37*, Alex Lange/C. Nevalainen 43’s. At Harmony GC) (B) Houston 273, Lanesboro 185 (L: J. Bierman 44*, Isacc Bierman 45, L. Dorn 47); (G) H 256, L 242 (L: M. Snyder 56,

M. Hanson 59. H: K. Jerviss 52*. At Lanesboro GC) 5-12 (B) FC 170, W-K 190 (FC: J. Miller 39*, A. Lange/Connor Morem 43’s. At The Bluffs/Coffee Mill GC) (B) LC 222, RP 172 (R-P: Kyle Weidemann 39*, C. Krambeer 42, H. Stensgard 44); (G) LC 216, R-P 322 (LC: A. Nutter 42*. R-P: MacKenzie Eide 70.

At Ferndale GC) (G) Lanesboro 268, GMLO Inc., (L: M. Snyder 53*, H. Knepper 57); (B) L 206, GMLO 203 (L: J. Biermen 50, L. Dorn 51. GMLO: Tyler Sloan 46*, Josh Williams 51. At Cedar River GC) 5-15 (B) Houston 277, GMLO 178; (G) H 270, GMLO Inc. (H: K. Jerviss 52*, Kate Thompson 65. At Cedar River GC) Track and Field 5-12 SEC Meet (LFCMC girl’s took 1st, GMLOKS 2nd. GMLOKS boys took 1st, LFCMC 2nd (of 4). LFCMC 1st’s: Kiera Olson (3,200), Kenzie Broadwater (L-Jump), Michaela Brazee (P-Vault), O. Haug (Disc, Shot), the girls 4x100 (Rachel Kimball, Alleigh Meyer, Leah Scheevel, Broadwater) & 4x800 (Emily Snyder, Leah Ruen, Bailey Ruen, Maddie Smith) teams, Ludvig Sundstroem (400), Nathan Eversole (800), T. Troendle (3,200), Alex Reed (P-Vault), the boys 4x400 (Sundstroem, Treyten Chiglo, Troendle, Eversole) & 4x800 (Michael Harrison, Chiglo, Troendle, Eversole). GMLOKS 1st’s: Lacey Schwartz (100), McKenzie Kirtz (800, 1,600), Sam Siskow (100-H, 300-H), the girls 4x200 (Katelyn Luthe, Jordyn Glynn, Lauren Buchholtz, Emily Hovden), Josh Bradley (100), Michael Bauer (200), Drew Lewison (110-H, 300-H), Maxwell Tapp (H-Jump), Adam Koenigs (L-Jump), Dominiq Bouska (Disc, Shot), the boys 4x100 (Bradley, Bauer, Tapp, Tristan Harrison) & 4x200 (Cody Krahn, Harrison, Bauer, Tapp) teams) RPH Invite #3 (Non-team scored event featuring Tro-Canes, C-SG, and D-E. RPH 1st’s: Megan Holien (100-H), Ashley Agrimson (H-Jump, L-Jump), Jordan Honken (P-Vault), the girls 4x100 (Agrimson, Jessilyn Knutson, Kenzie Ness, Anna Sweet), Branden Chapel (110-H, 300-H), Zach Thelen (P-Vault, L-Jump), Sam Schneider (Shot), Trevor Lundberg (Disc))

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Preston questions timeliness of MnDot invoice Important crop insurance

By Karen Reisner An invoice from MnDot requesting final payment for work related to the 2005 Highway 52 reconstruction project was once again discussed at the May 18 Preston City Council meeting.

Councilman David Harrison was absent.

Preston received a final payment invoice for $76,250.60 in December of 2014 from MnDot. Council members have questioned whether the claim is “barred by the statute of limitations” because it has been more than six years since the project was completed and the contract was accepted.

They are suggesting the claim at this late date is no longer reasonable.

Previously, the council asked city administrator Joe Hoffman and city attorney Dwight Luhmann to draft a letter to MnDot expressing this concern.

Hoffman explained that MnDot determined the delay in billing was caused by concerns of the MnDot office of civil rights which upholds fair treatment of underprivileged subcontractors.

Hoffman warned council members that the letter may not improve the city’s relationship with MnDot, adding we may need their cooperation going forward.

He said the Preston Utility which would be responsible for 70%, or $53,375.42, of the bill has agreed to send payment if the city sends their 30%, or $22,875.18.

Councilman Robert Maust said a little further discussion doesn’t hurt anything, making a motion to send the letter to MnDot. Councilman David Collett seconded the motion. The council approved the motion. The letter also says the city council will consider “any additional information you (MnDot) could provide that supports the timeliness of the claim.”

Other business in brief • The 2014 audit was reviewed

by Pam Ristau, CPA, at the May 4 meeting. Since the audit material had been made available just prior to that meeting, the council opted to wait until the next meeting to consider accepting the audit. Not all 2014 construction projects were completed by the end of 2014. Hoffman answered, this day, some questions about assets and liabilities concerning the Twenty-14 and North Industrial Park projects. The audit was approved as presented. Maust voted against.

• The city recently received grant proceeds in the amount of $340,810 from the Department

of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The second payment of $126,294.90 to A-1 Excavating, Inc. for curb work and the first lift of asphalt on Bluff Country Court in the North Industrial Park was approved. Work yet to be completed includes a second asphalt lift and seeding.

• T-Mobile wants to trench in a fiber optic line from a pedestal behind the Branding Iron to the cell tower. Approval was given for the needed easement if payment is made from T-Mobile at the going rate of $1.10 per square foot.

The 2-inch pvc is to be buried 24 inches below the surface for a distance of 600 feet. The easement will be 600 feet long and 10 feet wide. The expected payment to the city for the easement is $6,600.

• The Ambulance Appreciation Dinner to be held on June 17 at the Fire Hall will be posted as a city council public meeting.

• Maust asked about an appropriate location to display a model of the Historic Elevator built by John Carlin. The model is on skids. Mayor Kurt Reicks suggested it be placed near the Tourism Center. Maust said the model, which cost about $400 in materials, is actually city property.

Facility use and budget discussed at Kingsland

By Rich Wicks The Kingsland School Board met in regular session on May 18 at 6:30 p.m.; all board members were in attendance. Topics with the most discussion included the Facility Plan, and budgets for the current fiscal year and next year. Randy Lutz, representing Construction Consulting Partners (CCP), gave a presentation to the board for them to consider entering into a contract with CCP to conduct assessments of facilities at the Spring Valley and Wykoff campuses, to “create a baseline”. Then from that starting point, CCP and the board could decide what to do, and how to do it, to get the maximum usage and efficiency from the facilities.

He summarized that while CCP would give suggestions, “You need to drive the bus” (meaning that the board’s vision would be the blueprint). The board voted to enter into a contract with CCP. Business Manager Todd Lechtenberg updated the board on

the current school year budget, which is expected to result in approximately $175,000 in deficit spending, according to current projections. He said the main reason for lower revenues is enrollment being down 13 students as compared to the previous year.

Lechtenberg also discussed the budget for the next school year (2015-2016) and discussed the highlights of the expected revenues, expenditures, and changes from previous years. The budget shows an expected surplus of about $80,000. Board member Gwen Howard asked for more time and information to consider the proposed budget, but board chair Doug Plaehn said the budget had been worked on and recommended by the board’s Finance Committee, and that the board needed to approve a budget no later than June. The board voted to approve the recommended budget; Howard dissented. Howard also asked about Kingsland’s school bus fleet (currently there are ten buses),

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and asked whether having some smaller buses would save money.

Superintendent McDonald said unfortunately, the smaller buses cost essentially the same as full size buses.

Principal Priebe spoke to the board about the Student Response Team (SRT) and use of a threetiered system of response to intervention regarding student behavior. He said Tier One is roughly 75 of the students, who are generally doing well and displaying no behavioral problems. Tier Two is about 15% of students, who are involved in small group interventions to work on decreasing behavioral issues. Tier Three is 5-10% of students, who receive one-to-one interventions to help address their more significant needs, and to help them learn to make better choices.

Superintendent McDonald gave public thanks (for donations of time and/or money) to: KABC, Pheasants Forever, Ross Heusinkveld, SV Area Ambulance Association, Ostrander Lions, and James Bradley & Chris Wolf. He also praised two faculty retirees: Julie Tart, after 35 years of service, and Jane Sonnenberg after 25 years of service. In the Spotlight on Education section, two sophomore students presented a summary of the Decades project. Doug Bergey and Rachael Burt spoke about the 4th grade PLC program.

The board accepted resignations of Becky Bicknese (volleyball) and Rachel Robinson (ECSE), and approve the hiring of Ted Sherwood & Janelle Rowe as Summer SACC workers, Morgan Jacobson (KHS spanish), Gary Zwart (B & G Maintenance), and fall/winter head coaches as listed in the board’s

deadline near for Minn. producers

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) reminds agricultural producers seeking federal crop insurance that they must have their Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form, commonly called form AD-1026, on file with their local USDA service center by June 1, 2015.

Many farmers have their certification form on file meeting conservation compliance provisions since it’s required for participation in other USDA programs, including NRCS conservation programs. But producers, like specialty crop growers who receive federal crop insurance premium subsidies and do not participate in other USDA programs, must now file a certification form with USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA).

“Most producers already have a certification form on file, but we want to ensure all producers interested in USDA benefits take the steps to be eligible,” said Walter Albarran, NRCS acting state conservationist in Minnesota.

“We want to make sure producers interested in crop insurance know of the upcoming June 1 deadline. We encourage you to contact

your local USDA service center to ensure you’re in compliance.”

Producers should visit their local USDA service center before the June 1, 2015 deadline to ask questions, get additional information or learn more about conservation compliance procedures. Producers that file their form by the deadline will be eligible for federal crop insurance premium subsidies during the 2016 reinsurance year, which begins July, 1, 2015. The June 1 deadline does not apply to producers seeking benefits from FSA and NRCS programs.

Additional information on conservation compliance is available at nrcs.usda.gov/compliance, including a Five Steps to Meet Conservation Compliance guide and answers to frequently asked questions.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, DC 202509410, or call toll-free at (866) 6329992 (English) or (800) 877-8339 (TDD)or (866) 377-8642 (English Federal-relay) or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish Federal-relay).

packet. The board voted to approve a financial audit of FY2015 by Clifton Larson Allen LLP. The board also granted tenure to Kelly Opseth and Sam Van Gorp, and approved an extended probationary period for Brad Reiter.

The board approved a Facility Use Policy and Contract, to cover the applicable costs when school facilities are used by others. After watching a ten-minute

video titled “Why We Play”, the board approved a resolution to approve the membership renewal in the Minnesota State High School League. The topic of the video was having school coaches and sports focus on teaching life values, rather than the traditional focus on “winning at all costs”.

The board adjourned about 8:15 p.m. The next regular meeting will be Monday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m.

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Many people will write lists or put stickers on their property stating who they want their personal property to go to. While this might communicate your wishes, they are not court enforceable. If anyone decides they won’t follow your directions, no one can force them to. Having a valid will that either lists the item and its recipient or a will that refers to a tangible personal property list that states the item and its recipient is court enforceable. A tangible personal property list must be dated and signed and must be referred to by the person’s valid will to be enforceable. It also can only cover personal property. Items like cash, stocks, coin collections and real estate should be listed directly in a will. If you need to make sure your wishes are followed, our office can provide guidance and prepare legally enforceable documents.

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What is the new MN Energy Code requirement for Basement Foundation Insulation?

New changes were made effective Feb. 14 of this year requiring basements be insulated to a minimum R-15. The most important change is the exterior of wall has to have a minimum of R-10 covering the concrete wall from footing to the top of the concrete wall. Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF’s) have huge advantages over traditional poured or concrete block walls in meeting this new energy code requirement. Standard thickness ICF forms have over a R-10 on each side of the concrete wall that bonds permanently to the concrete wall after concrete is poured. Traditional poured or block concrete walls have to glue and mechanically fasten at least 2” of Rigid Insulation to the outside of wall to meet the new code. This adds a lot of labor and material expense and is very difficult to achieve quality long terms results as the wall has to be very smooth and clean and is especially hard with brick faced forms.

ICF’s also have embedded built in furring strips to fasten exterior siding and interior finishes. Traditional poured concrete or block walls have nothing to fasten into on the outside or inside of the wall without building a organic wood (mold food source) wall to finish off wall. ICF walls also have the advantage of moist curing of the concrete which can add over 50% more strength to the wall after curing than traditional concrete walls. Another big advantage ICF’s have is they can be poured in extreme cold or hot weather conditions without compromising the strength of the wall. ICF walls give you the perfect insulated wall in one easy step.

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What happens with rental & CRP contracts when land is sold?

In the course of real estate transactions where cropland and rental contracts are involved, they can be handled in a number of ways. When tillable rent is a factor, the duration of the contract and time of year often plays a role in the process. If the land changes hands in the winter, it is typically a cut and dried transfer of the contract. The seller retains the rent from the previous year and the buyer will get the rent for the upcoming crop season.

However, if the land changes hands during the growing season, the rent income is often times pro-rated between the buyer and seller based on the closing date. Using 12 months as the divisor, the seller retains the rent proceeds up to the closing date and the buyer is credited the amount of rent from the closing date forward using a similar schedule/formula to how real estate taxes are figured at closing. In these cases it is especially beneficial to have a written rent contract signed by both the landlord and tenant/renter in hand. This way all parties understand the rental agreement and legally binding obligations. Even in this day and age there are a high number of “handshake” cropland rental agreements out there. When everything stays the same they seem to work fine but when unexpected life changes occur these informal rent contracts create uncertainty. CRP contracts are typically assumable by the party purchasing the land. However, as a seller you must be sure this is spelled out in the purchase agreement, because if the buyer does not take the proper steps with the FSA office in assuming the contract, you, the seller could be liable to make back payments based on the duration of the CRP contract. The good news is that pretty much all scenarios have been encountered before and if both parties work together just about anything can be negotiated in a mutually beneficial manner. Any legal questions regarding the binding nature of a rent contract should be presented to your attorney.

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Work with your assets: Preserve existing plants and trees when possible—only when they will enhance a new design. Hire yourself: The best way to save money in landscaping is to do as much of the work as possible yourself—and to know when the work is beyond your abilities. Know when to hire the pros. Having a professionally designed plan for your yard will enable you to accomplish your overall project in stages—without costly, improper plant decisions or installation woes. © EODL

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Should i include paid on-line marketing in my marketing plan and budget?

The majority of people are now using the internet for some sort of use. If you have never tried placing an advertisement on-line, you could be missing out on this large market. On-line ads can provide so much more information to a user because the user can click on the ad and be taken to your website or social media page where you can include so much more. On-line advertising can be overwhelming. Where do you start? If you have a website, maybe you tried Google AdWords. You basically pay to have your website show up in search results when a user types in a certain word. Facebook ads have proved to be quite effective. You set a budget to either promote your business page or boost a post. You can choose a wide or narrow demographic, such as state, city, male or female, ages, and even interests. Your ad will appear to those users you targeted, and that’s all you pay for. Another option would be to contact another business that you are affiliated with and ask to have them put a link or ad on their website in exchange for you doing the same on your site, or for a fee. Newspapers may also offer a discount for on-line advertising when you place a traditional ad in the paper. You can also request to just have the on-line ad. So if you haven’t changed your marketing behavior in a while, I would encourage you to check into this. Contact SMG Web Design if you want to learn more about this.

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I have a gun for home defense, is there anything else that I should also have?

A gun is an essential part for anyone’s home defense. However, the most important thing anyone needs for home defense is to be prepared with a safety plan. You should go about this with your family in the same sense that you do a fire drill or weather related emergency. If you suspect you have an intruder in your home, your family needs to know how to act and what is expected of them—and PRACTICE with your family. There are a few other items to consider as part of your safety plan that can assist in providing yourself with added safety: cell phone (for quickly calling 911), a bright flashlight, and a light mounted on your home defense gun (being able to quickly identify a threat is vital). Do you have a safety plan?

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Once the weather heats up, bunkers can really heat up too. Keep bunker faces as tight as possible, since the top layer is more prone to heat than the rest of the bunker.

Chr. Hansen’s Silosolve® OS is a special silage inoculant that is sprayed on the top layer to help reduce molds and yeast. Producers who used it last year were pleased with the results.

Biomax® 5 does a good job of keeping the heat of fermentation down during the ensiling process, and Silosolve® MC helps reduce clostridia in haylage. www.fce.coop

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Rushford-Peterson announces Minnesota state parks and trails offer new bike tune-up stations 2015 summer meal program This summer, all children ages birth to 18, REGARDLESS of income level, will be able to eat FREE breakfasts and lunches at school Monday thru Friday beginning June 1-September 2 during designated serving times.

Breakfast from 8-9 a.m.

Lunch from 11a.m.-1 p.m.

Adults will be charged a small fee: breakfasts are $2.45 and lunches are $3.70 No meals served on Friday, July 3 and the week of July 27-31.

Please contact Food Service Director Joyce Miller at (507) 864-7785 ext 1124 for further information. To read summer menus, go to www.r-pschools.com and click on “Lunch Menus” on the left side of the page.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited basis will apply to all programs and/or employment

activities.)

If you wish to file a complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.hml, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 6329992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202)6907442 or email at program.intake@ usda.gov.

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish).

Persons with disabilities who wish to file a program complaint, please see information above on how to contact us by mail directly or by email. If you require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotapes, etc.) please contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has installed 31 new bicycle tune-up stations in state parks and on state trails. The stations are equipped with basic bike maintenance tools, including air pumps.

“These stations are a convenient new amenity on our trails,” says Andrew Korsberg, DNR state trail program coordinator. “They make it easy to pump up tires or do some light maintenance on your bike while out on a ride.”

Tune-up stations are now available along the following state trails, state parks and recreation areas: •Root River/Harmony-Preston Valley state trails – eight stations.

•Paul Bunyan State Trail – five stations.

•Heartland State Trail – three stations.

•Gateway/Brown’s Creek state trails – three stations.

•Luce Line State Trail – one station.

•Willard Munger State Trail – three stations.

•Douglas State Trail – one station.

•Cuyuna Lakes State Trail/ Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area – two stations.

•Fort Snelling State Park – one station.

•William O’Brien State Park – one station.

•Jay Cooke State Park – one sta-

for most of the stations was made possible through a grant from the Federal Recreational Trails Program and matching state funds.

One station was purchased by the Gateway-Brown’s Creek Trail Association and another by the Preston Community Foundation and the Preston Tourism Board.

For more information on biking in Minnesota’s state parks and on state trails, and to access a map with locations of the new tune-up stations, visit www.mndnr.gov/biking.

tion.

•Gooseberry Falls State Park – one station.

•Split Rock Lighthouse State Park – one station.

The stations were purchased as part of the Pedal Minnesota (www.pedalmn.com) initiative, which strives to make Minn. the “Bike Friendly State”. Funding

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Fillmore County police reports Chatfield Police Department Jeffrey A. Lechleitner, 23, Sheldon, Wisc.; 3/13/2015, Driver Approaching Intersection Fails to Yield Right of Way, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

David Shawn Noehl, 37, Plainview, Minn.; 9/29/2013, Criminal Sex Conduct – 5th Degree – Non Consensual Sex Contact, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,500 until 5/4/2018), Total Fees $590. Local Confinement - 365 Days (stay 245 Days for three years). Credit for time served: 98 Days. With credit for good time, the jail term of 120 days set forth herein shall be considered completed. Supervised probation for three years – Conditions (5/4/2015): Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Contact probation officer as directed, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding (and of good behavior), Follow all State and Federal criminal laws, Tell probation officer within 72 hours if charged with any new crime, if change, address, employment, or telephone number, and/or if have contact with law enforcement, Attend sex offender program and successfully complete treatment program and aftercare as directed by Court Services, Submit to Polygraph Examinations as directed, No contact with victim or family, No Contact with vulnerable adults unless approved in advance

by Court Services, No alcohol/con-

trolled substance use as directed, No possession of alcohol or drugs as directed, Submit to Chemical Testing as directed, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Do not enter bars or liquor stores as directed, Maintain employment and housing as directed, Predatory offender registration required, Supply DNA sample, Don’t possess or use any pornographic or sexually explicit material including magazines, DVDs/videos, adult book stores, 800/900 phone sex lines, or sexual phone text conversations as directed, Hold no positions of authority over minors unless approved in advance by Court Services, Have no contact with minors unless approved in advance by Court Services (with exception of biological children), Don’t frequent locations where children congregate (such as malls, parks, playgrounds, schools, daycares, bicycle trail or other specified) as directed

by Court Services, Don’t create/ use any media method for personal contact and/or advertisement for solicitation purposes without prior approval from Court Services.

Fillmore County Sheriff’s Department Robert William Bailey, 51, Pealuma, Cal.; 4/3/2015, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Neil Lee Beckman, 38, Caledonia, Minn.; 4/13/2015, Driving After

Fillmore Central summer food program for kids With summer just around the corner, it’s time to think about keeping children healthy while school is out. Fillmore Central Schools will be providing free meals for children this summer!

Free meals for children will be served at the elementary school in Preston Monday through Friday. We will serve breakfast from 8-9 and lunch from 11-12:30 each day. We plan to begin serving free meals on Tuesday June 2 and continue until Friday, August 21. Meals will not be served July 3 and the week of July 20-24.

There are no income requirements. Any child age 18 and under may come to eat for free.

Children are expected to behave appropriately during these free meal times. Children are not to be in the school building between meals unless under the supervision of school staff.

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food service programs. These guidelines recognize the individual needs of children of various ages and meals are adjusted for children aged 1-6, 7-11, and 12-18. They include milk, fruits, vegetables, breads, and meat. Monthly menus will be available for viewing on the school website (www.fillmorecentral.k12.mn.us) or picked up in the lunchroom.

Please use the southwest door (near the lunchroom) when entering the building for breakfast and/or lunch. Children who are attending SAC, daycare, summer rec. activities, or summer camps will be taken to breakfast and/or lunch by staff.

There will be some construction activity in the school this summer. The entrance door for breakfast and lunch may change depending on the status of the project. We will have signs directing you to the appropriate entrance if necessary.

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Monday, May 25, 2015 Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 4/13/2015, Compose, Read or Send Electronic Message in Motion or Traffic, Fine $50.

Alexander Todd Bigalk, 22, Harmony, Minn.; 2/20/2015, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance when Operating Vehicle, Fine $200, Total Fees $290.

Kimmitt Francis Brown, 61, Spring Valley, Minn.; 4/10/2015, Expiration of Driver’s License – Over 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $190.

Adam Richard Buttell, 19, Caledonia, Minn.; 3/19/2015, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 4/28/2016), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year).

Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (4/28/2015): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, No driving without insurance, Sign Probation Agreement, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, No driver license violations, Complete Chemical Assessment - follow all recommendations, Submit to Chemical Testing, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement. 3/19/2015, Speeding (64/55), Fine $50.

Tanya Louise Donlan, 34, Decorah, Iowa; 4/13/2015, Compose, Read or Send Electronic Message in Motion or Traffic, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

William Merton Douglas, 45, Owatonna, Minn.; 1/8/2015, Bur-

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glary - Third Degree - Steal/Commit Felony or Gross Misdemeanor (Aid and Abet), Total Fees $75 (to be paid from prison earnings).

Commit to Commissioner of Corrections, MN Correctional Facility St. Cloud - 29 months.

Savannah Christine Foltz, 18, Cresco, Iowa; 3/6/2015, Underage drinking and driving; Crime described, Fine $500 (stay $300 until 4/28/2016), Total Fees $290.

Local Confinement – 30 days (stay 30 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (4/28/2015): Do not enter bars or liquor stores, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Submit to Chemical Testing, Complete Chemical Assessment - follow all recommendations, No driving without insurance, No driver license violations, Follow all instructions of probation, Sign Probation Agreement.

Donyae Sylvester Funches, 18, Rochester, Minn.; 3/28/2015, Underage drinking and driving; Crime described, Fine $500 (stay $300 until 4/28/2016), Total Fees $290. Local Confinement – 30 days (stay 30 days for one year).

Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (4/28/2015): Do not enter bars or liquor stores, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, No alcohol-related traffic offenses, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar. 3/28/2015, Open bottle law - Possession; Crime Described, Fine $200, Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (4/28/2015): Remain law-abiding,

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No same or similar, No alcohol/ controlled substance use, No alcohol-related traffic offenses, No possession of alcohol or drugs.

Nicholas Mutiso Isika, 68, Osseo, Minn.; 4/12/2015, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Arthur Paul Karow, Jr., 21, Waterville, Minn.; 2/28/2015, Speeding - Exceed Limit, Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Andrew Jeffrey Knox, 47, Decorah, Iowa; 4/12/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

John Paul Liehl, 27, Orono, Minn.; 3/26/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Charleen Gail O’Groske, 60, Ostrander, Minn.; 4/6/2015, Speeding (73/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150.

Jennifer Ann Ohm, 39, Preston, Minn.; 1/20/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Crystal Lynn Payne, 36, Peterson, Minn.; 3/22/2015, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/ Noisy/Obscene, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Conditions (5/6/2015): Remain law abiding, No same or similar, Domestic abuse evaluation – follow all recommendations.

Keith Robert Pearson, 51, Burnsville, Minn.; 4/3/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Laice Jo Penhollow, 36, Wykoff, Minn.; 4/11/2015, Driving After See POLICE REPORTS Page 30 

Greater potential for loss of vehi- To keep you and your loved ones safe: Drive the speed limit, buckle cle control up, pay attention, and never drink Increased stopping distance and drive.

Slower response time to avoid

By Sgt. Troy Christianson of the If you have any questions concrashes Minnesota State Patrol Question: I was talking with a Increased crash severity — the cerning traffic related laws or issues friend the other day and the topic faster the speed, the more violent in Minn. send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesothe crash of “quotas” ta State Patrol at 2900 48th Street

Lack of seat belt use also plays a came up. He NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901significant role in contributing to told me that 5848. (Or reach him at Troy. driver and passenger deaths.

About cops have to half of the motorists killed in Minn. Christianson@state.mn.us) Twitwrite a certer: MSPPIO_SOUTH are not buckled up. tain amount of tickets each month otherwise they get Troy H. in trouble. Christianson He also said this is why you see so many more out on the streets and highways at the end of the month trying to get their numbers in. Is this true?

Answer: No, traffic citation quotas are prohibited in Minn. State Statute 169.985 says, “A law enforcement agency may not order, mandate, require, or suggest to a peace officer a quota for the issuance of traffic citations, including administrative citations authorized under section 169.999, on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly basis.”

Through education and enforceBrooklyn’s Helping Hands ment, the Minnesota State Patrol

Brooklyn Nelson, 4, of Mabel, pictured with her mother, strives to reduce fatalities and injuries Danielle Stortz, and a few board members from Lasting Imprint on our roads. Illegal or unsafe speed of Mankato, Minn.

In its second year, “Brooklyn’s Helping is a leading contributing factor in Hands” raised $915 to assist local families affected by congenital Minnesota’s fatal crashes — accountheart defects, educate on CHD, and further aid in research. ing for at least 80 deaths annually.

Brooklyn is no stranger to CHDs. She was diagnosed with a rare Two-thirds of those deaths occur form of CHD called Shone’s Complex just days after her birth. on rural, two-lane roads in Minn.; Heart defects are among the most common birth defects and young adults are the most common are the leading cause of birth defect related deaths. Brooklyn’s offenders and greatest at risk.

Speeding is not an innocent crime journey with the disease has created something positive for her — it puts every motorist at risk on and her family, a passion for helping and educating others. the road: Photo submitted

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Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $295. 4/11/2015, Uninsured Vehicle – Driver Violation, Fine $200.

Tanor Dean Quam, 21, Kasson, Minn.; 3/1/2015, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 3/1/2015, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60.

Galina Mikhaylovna Sagaydak, 35, Postville, Iowa; 3/29/2015, Compose, Read or Send Electronic Message in Motion or Traffic, Fine $50, Total Fees $140.

Austin Lucas Smith, 24, Farmersburg, Iowa; 4/12/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Jake Matthew Underwood, 22, Faribault, Minn.; 6/28/2014, Take/ Use/Transfer Movable Property No Consent (Aid/Abet), Fine $50, Total Fees including restitution ($2,671.66) $3,311.66. Commit to Commissioner of Corrections, St. Cloud Correctional Facility - 17 months (Concurrent, Other Case).

Conditions (5/4/2015): Supply DNA sample, Pay restitution before fines, fees, and surcharges.

MN State Patrol – Rochester Isaiah Paul Hyke, 21, Preston, Minn.; 5/1/2015, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115.

Ronald Laverne Koster, 59, Stewartville, Minn.; 3/13/2015, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $1,000 (stay $700 until 4/28/2016), Total Fees $415. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised pro-

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bation for one year – Conditions (4/28/2015): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/ controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, No driving without insurance, Sign Probation Agreement - all conditions are under direction of Probation, Submit to Chemical Testing, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Complete Chemical Assessment -follow all recommendations, Comply with Ignition Interlock Program, No driver license violations.

Preston Police Department Andrew Layne Andersen, 20, Jordan, Minn.; 3/21/2015, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 3/21/2015, Driving Without a Valid License or Vehicle Class/Type; Multiple Licenses Prohibited, Fine $100. 3/21/2015, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance when Operating Vehicle, Fine $200.

Jake Matthew Underwood, 22, Faribault, Minn.; 6/29/2014, Damage to Property - 1st Degree - Value Reduced Over $1000 (Aid/Abet), Fine $50, Total Fees including restitution ($2,095.24) $2,235.24. Commit to Commissioner of Corrections, St. Cloud Correctional Facility 13 months (Concurrent, Other Case). Conditions (5/4/205): Supply DNA sample, Pay restitution before fines, fees, and surcharges.

Rushford Police Department Shane Robert Merchlewitz, 27, Preston, Minn.; 1/5/2015, Fleeing a Peace Officer By a Means Other Than a Motor Vehicle, Total Fees $90, Local Confinement – 54 days.

Credit for time served: 54 days.

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Sheriff Kaase visits Canton

By Liz Giese Fillmore County Sheriff Tom Kaase introduced himself at the beginning of the regular meeting of the Canton City Council on May 13.

After sharing a bit about his background, Sheriff Kaase discussed his plans for the future stating, “I don’t foresee any big changes that people are going to notice much.” He then invited the council to ask questions. Mayor Donivee Johnson asked about the schedule for coverage of Canton and stated that she’d like to see it stay the way it is, with a few deputies covering the town rather than rotating through all the deputies in the county. Kaase responded that shift rotations had been switched to every three months, rather than four, but there would be no change to the hours covered and the same three individuals would continue to cover Canton at this time. He added that they are a small department with a great staff and there are reasons that it may be beneficial to move the deputies around at times, such as to rejuvenate them and to keep them happy.

A few other questions were addressed and the city’s law enforcement contract was shared. The contract has not been updated since 2007 and will be reviewed for revision in the fall.

Other business Mayor Johnson stated that the 2014 Edition of the Minnesota Basic Code of Ordinances was received and would need to be compared to the current ordinances. She did not believe there would be a lot of changes, but stated that it is time to address snowmobiles and recreational vehicles.

City Clerk Lolly Melander gave out copies of the updated employee handbook job

descriptions, including certification and license requirements, for the council to review and approve.

Jon Nordsving, head of city maintenance, informed the council that the quote for snow bars on Town Hall was $5,200 from Lifetime Gutters. There was no estimate for repairing the eaves troughs, but Nordsving said that Lifetime would need to do it since they are the only ones with the old style of clamps that match those currently on the building. The council approved a motion to go forward with the repairs to Town Hall.

The fire department requested that there be a charge for city resident fires at a rate of $350 for the first hour and $200 for every hour after that. Nordsving clarified that this is the current rate for the township and that there has been no charge within the city. Mayor Johnson noted that the city has not been contributing tax dollars to the fire department. A motion to charge city residents for fires was approved.

The fire department’s request to expand was discussed again and put on hold for now.

Councilor Cindy Shanks made a request to have Main Street closed for the Bean Bag Tourney on August 15 at 10 a.m during the Canton Day Off celebration. The street would be closed from the bank to the Depot during the tournament and would be reopened when it is over or when there are few enough teams remaining to clear the street. She stated the county and township had been consulted and had no objections. The motion was approved. The council also approved a one-time resolution for Canton Day Off bingo on August 14.

Notices were sent out about

adopting the city flower pots and four were still available.

The council approved cash prizes of $100, $75 and $50 to be awarded during Canton Day Off. Councilor Shanks also suggested the council do a walkthrough of the city buildings to see what is in need of improvement. It was planned for 6 p.m., prior to the city council meeting on June 10.

The council discussed a request by Marie Winkler to use the Town Hall for yoga was discussed. Melander reported that she had asked that the council consider allowing her to use the building for lower or no rent. The council had several questions that could not be answered since Ms. Winkler was not present, but concluded that they must treat everyone the same and therefore could not lower the rent or waive the fee.

Concerns were raised about semi parking in residential areas. It was noted that there is an ordinance in place to address this, so warnings will be sent and, if not effective, the Sheriff’s Department would be asked to assist.

The council approved the use of Mitson account funds for prizes for a youth talent contest on June 6.

The council approved the application of sap for dust control on Prairie Avenue up to the township building, stating it helped a lot last year.

The council approved a building permit for a 24 foot diameter grain bin on Dave Terbeest’s property.

An open house will be held for Hank Seldon to thank him for his years of service. Coffee, cake and punch will be served at the Community Center on Sunday, June 21 from 2-4 p.m.

The next regular meeting of the Canton City Council is on Wednesday, June 10, at 7 p.m. at Canton City Hall.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., MAY 26 •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-10:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Bldg., 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-6pm, 515 Washington St. NW, Preston.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30-11am.

Harmony Community Center. Free will donations accepted. (507)288-6944 for info.* •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pio­neer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.*

•AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill Tenborg Bldg., 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.* St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St NW, Preston.* WED., MAY 27 •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30-11am.

•Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Harmony Community Center. Free will donations accepted. (507) 288-6944 for info.* Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 3-3:30 pm, •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30Coffee Street Fitness, 102 Coffee St., Lanesboro. Free 11am. Mabel Fire Hall, 325 W Prairie Ave. Free will donations accepted. (507)288-6944 for info.* will donations 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Story Hour, 11am, Harmony Public Library. No school, no story hour.* THURS., MAY 28 •Free Senior Coffee and homemade dessert, 9am, •Canton Historical Society meets, 5pm, Canton Community Center. Come join us!

Clara House.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9am-11:30 am, 12:30-4 pm, •Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church,

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upstairs of education wing, 202 N. Oak, Mabel. * •Chatfield Brass Band rehearsal, 7pm, Chatfield Elem. band room. New members welcome. Call (507) 867-3315 or email bcdnarv@aol.com.* •AA Class “Road’s Journey”, 8pm, 301 E Franklin St., Spring Valley (a yellow house).*

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Church. For more info call (507)251-1771 or (507)765-2518.*

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

•Preston Farmer’s Market, 11am til sold out (or 5pm). Preston bike trail head.* •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.*

•Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30-11am.

Mabel Fire Hall, 325 W. Prairie Ave. Free will donations accepted. (507) 288-6944 for info.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN.* SAT., MAY 30 •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, 102 E. •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 3-3:30 pm.

Coffee Street Fitness, 102 Coffee St., Lanesboro.

Jefferson, Spring Valley.* Free wil donations accepted. (507) 288-6944 for •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran info.*

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MAJOR & COMPANY TAX PREPARATION, ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL SERVICES ENROLLED AGENTS 409 Spring Ave., Preston, MN 55965 • 507-765-4444

RON SCHREIER, EA

•

TIM MCLAUGHLIN, EA

RUSHFORD D E N TA L

C L I N I C

MeDical

Gary M. Marcoux, D.D.S. 208 S. Elm Street Rushford, MN

(507) 864-7773

• Family Dental Care • Cosmetic Dentistry/Whitening • New Patients Always Welcome

Pamela Ristau, CPA

Personalized service to accommodate your needs.

Accounting, Auditing, Tax Preparation 209 ST. ANTHONY STREET, PRESTON, MN 55965 pam@pamristaucpa.com • 507-765-2180

Teri Klaehn CPA,

LLC

Tax, Payroll and Accounting Services

Quickbooks ProAdvisor

802 Memorial Drive • 507.346.7373

125 St. Paul St., Preston, MN 55965 507-765-3696 - Teri@tklaehncpa.com

assisteD living Park Lane Estates Assisted Living 111 Fillmore Place SE Preston, MN 55965 507-765-9986

Hours: M/W/Th/F, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM T 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

insurance F&M INSURANCE SERVICES

Raymond Krueger, DO Michele Lunaas, APRN, CNP Roxie Tienter, APRN, CNP

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counseling Paul Broken, MA; Luke Mattheisen, LPC; Alan Rodgers, LICSW Psychotherapy, psychiatry, case management, adult rehab mental health services

8am - 4:30pm, Mon-Fri • 1-800-422-0161 • 65 Main Ave. N, Harmony www.zvhc.org

VICTIM SERVICES

- a service of DFO Community Corrections.

real estate Over 2,500 acres sold in the past year!

Sexual Assault Program ~ Victim/Witness Assistance Program All services are free & confidenital

Advocacy,information&assistanceforvictim/survivorsofsexualassualt &otherfelonycrimes.Community&professionaleducation&consultation. Located in the Fillmore County Court House - Preston, MN

MON-FRI 765-2805 OR CALL 24 HR CRISIS LINE TOLL-FREE 1-877-289-0636

•Specializing in hunting land, farm land, hobby farms & rural properties •Small town work ethic backed by nationwide marketing •Local expertise, born and raised in southeastern MN

Chad Garteski, Agent/Land Specialist

Cell: 507.269.2742 • Email: Chad@WeissChoice.com www.WeissChoice.com

MINNESOTA LAND IS IN DEMAND

SPECIALIZING IN HUNTING LAND, RURAL ESTATES, FARMLAND, RECREATIONAL PROPERTIES AND AUCTIONS. WE ARE ACTIVELY PURSUING LISTINGS IN YOUR AREA. Bob Stalberger | Agent, Land Specialist | (507) 884-4717

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ConstruCtion

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& Tear Down , Millwright, Grain Legs, Auger, and Conveyor Construction, Concrete Construction.

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(And More!)

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NEWMAN HEATING & COOLING, LLC

• New Construction • Remodeling • Insured • Free Estimates • Licensed 507-743-8325 SEE US FOR ALLYOUR HEATING & COOLING NEEDS Randy Newman - 507-421-2536 - GeoSystems

AL LARSON & SONS BRUMM’S • New Homes • Remodeling • Air Conditioning

HUNGERHOLT CARPENTRY For all your building and remodeling needs.

MN CONTRACTORS LIC. #20382343

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Plumbing & Heating Plumbing &

308 St. Anthony St., Preston Heating, LLC Calls welcomed any time!

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507-765-2405 Sewer Camera • Furnaces

BRUMM’S

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SERVING SOUTHERN MN SINCE 1954

satellite serviCes Craig Stortz #PL07718

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THis sPace is available

Diamond Shelter Rushmore Buildings DAN SERFLING 25988 County 14 Preston, MN 55965 Ph/Fax 507-765-2537 Cell 507-951-0731

www.diamondshelters.com dan@diamondshelters.com

timber

Meighen Forest Products, LLC Buyers of standing timber, timber management

Blake Meighen 507-259-8000

meighenforestproducts@gmail.com

Timber --- our most renewable resource

trailer sales Denny’s Trailer Sales & Service All modeles include horse, stock & flat bed

Check out on-line inventory! www.dennystrailersales.com

18880 County Rd. 8 • 3 miles N of Wykoff, MN at Fillmore Phone 507.352.5491 • Fax 507.352.5492

Welding & truCk repair 507.421.2956

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Monday, May 25 , 2015

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Minnesota Secretary of State Amendment to Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: lulubell photography 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 103 S main st mabel, mn 55954 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address.

Danielle linn newman 112 Karli dr mabel, mn 55954 4. This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name File Number: 826871800027 originally filed on maY 18, 2015.

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

Dated: May 18, 2015 /s/ Danielle Linn Newman Publish 25, 1

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I am SO grateful that we moved to the Rushford area when we did! You are all so amazing! The outpouring of love, encouragement, and mainly, prayers got me through this latest bout with cancer. The lung cancer is gone! They did radiation to the brain as a preventative measure, but that also went well. So I am finally through with all treatments for now. I go back in three months for a check-up. I don’t know where to begin thanking you all for the hugs, cards, food, and flowers that kept coming my way. If I even thought about feeling a pity party coming on, something would happen and“ I would receive an uplifting card or flowers or food that sustained me and kept me looking forward. I had no idea so many people cared about me and “ you are all so special. THANK YOU!!!!

Annie Roberton t25-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Words cannot express our gratitude and appreciation to our relatives, friends, and neighbors for their prayers, flowers, cards, memorials, and food given upon Geri’s passing. Special thank you to Tim and Ryan with the Preston Ambulance Service, Pastor Jore for his visits, prayers, and words of comfort, Pastor Lokker for his prayers and officiating the service, Roxanne Hellickson, Justin Hellickson, and Tami Christianson for the beautiful music, and the church service group for serving the lunch. If we have forgotten anyone with a thank you please accept our apology. It is at times like this we are glad we live in a small community where everyone cares and shows it. God bless you all. “Though her smile is gone forever and her hands we cannot touch, still we have so many memories of her we loved so much. Her memory is our keepsake, with which we will never part. God has her in his keeping and we have her in our heart.”

Dick Hellickson Scott Hellickson Andrea Hellickson Teri and Randy Mensink Devin Nagle and Dawn Hellickson and their families t25-x

Scheie Lutheran Church, rural Mabel, is accepting bids for ceiling replacement using tongue and groove wood in oak or pine. If interested call 507-493-5587 and leave message. All bids have to be turned in by June 15, 2015. n18,25o

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AUCTION CALENDAR

Sat., May. 23 at 9am - 12th Annual Amish Country Consignment Auction. Auction held at 13473 County Road. 35, St. Charles, MN. For more information contact Bill Gathje at 507-4588560. Notice in the Journal.

Sat., May 30 at 9am - Antique, Tool, Household Auction. Sale held at Spring Valley Sales Auction Bldg, 412 East Park St., Spring Valley, MN. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183.

Notice in the Journal.

Sat., May 30 at 9:30am - Doug Jannsen/ Tim Slade Esate Auction. Auction held at 23960 Blackberry Rd, Winona, MN 55987. For more information contact Zenke Auction at www.ZenkeAuctionRealty.com. Listing in the Journal.

Mon., June 1 at 1pm - Production sale. For more info call Philip & Ruth Abrahamson or Keith & Julie Ekstrom at 507-467-3701, 507-676-7763. www.ssangus.com Lanesboro Sales Commission. Listing in the Journal Fri., June 5 at 9:30am - Equipment Consignment Auction. Auction held at 1151 State 44, Caledonia, MN. For more information contact Zenke Auction at www.ZenkeAuctionRealty.com. Listing in the Journal.

Fri., June 12 at 9:30am - Overhouse Roofing Auction. Auction held at 205 Elm St, Hokah, MN. For more information contact Zenke Auction at www.ZenkeAuctionRealty.com. Listing in the Journal.

ONLINE AUCTIONS May. 9 -19 at 6pm - Tony Montgomery Realty and auction co. online auction. 10 bidding days.

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WANTED; Farms, Cropland, Hunting Land. Wisconsin Minnesota Real Estate.

Call now to get it sold 715-301-0203, or 411farm@gmail.com. w3tfn-o

GREEN GABLES INN. Housekeepingweekend & every other weekend. Desk person as needed. Starting in May. Contact Jackie at 507-467-2936. h20tfno

Hiring: Full-Time Position Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm Preston Specialties, Inc. Lanesboro, MN 507467-2137 h25,1,8-o

Historic Scanlon House Bed & Breakfast Inn is seeking part-time housekeepers, starting immediately.

Experience preferred, but not necessary.

Includes weekends. Call 507-467-2158 or 507-273-1003. h11,tfn

Wanted: Cars, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfno CASH for sealed, unexpired DIABETIC TEST STRIPS or STOP SMOKING PRODUCTS! Make money and help others! Top prices, free shipping, 24 hr payments and friendly service! Call 1-888-440-4001 or TestStripSearch.com (MCN)

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FOR RENT IN HARMONY nice 1 bedroom house, 1 car garage. Appliances included. 507-450-2129. r18,25-x

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

Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available immediately.

765-2131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfno

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

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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 For Rent: 2 bedroom apartment in Preston. $400/month includes heat. (507) 765-4521 or (507) 272-9889. r25,1-o

Now hiring: Work outdoors at a fun shop. Assist customers with bicycles, tube rentals, and other dutites. Students welcome. Also need drivers to work with customers and equipment. Call 507-4672943 for application or mail resume to Little River General Store, PO Box 317, Lanesboro, MN 55949. h4,11,18,25-0 Driver/Warehouse Position: Reichel Foods, Inc., a food processing facility in Rochester, MN is searching for a self motivated, positive person to fill a 2nd shift Driving/Warehouse position. This person will be responsible for production line replenishment, scanning, shipping, receiving, storing and may include transfer of goods from the production plant to the warehouse along with weekly/ daily inventories.

Responsibilities will also include unloading and loading of trucks using a forklift, pallet jack and bar code equipment. Must be able to lift more than 50 pounds occasionally throughout the day and perform other warehouse duties as necessary. Forklift experience preferred. CDL Class A or B required. Starting pay is $16.00 or based on experience. Please send resumes to: CMG 3707 Commercial Drive SW, Rochester, MN 55902 or email to: Kelsey@corpmgmtgroup.com h18,25-o

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

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• 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.

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

For more information contact Shelly Dolley at 507-886-6544 ext: 105

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All American Co-op Is Looking For Good People to Join Our Feed Production Team

Help wanted

Cardinal of Minnesota, LTD is accepting applications for those who have the desire to work with individuals with disabilities in Harmony area.

Positions available offer competitive pay, benefits and fun workplace! To learn about the positions available, the Cardinal experience and apply online, visit us at www.cardinalofminnesota.com

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

Layout Assistant

This position will work +24 hours per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Must be able to type at least 60 WPM. Great customer service skills in-person and on the phone a must. Experience with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator preferred.

There will be opportunities for advancement, increased compensation, and full-time employment. Please send a letter of interest and design samples to Publisher, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or email to jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com. www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

Part-time meat assistant

Harmony Foods is adding staff to assist in our Fresh Meat department with wrapping, and stocking fresh, frozen, and smoked meat products. A typical work schedule will be 4 or 5 days per week of up to 4 hours per day between the hours of 7am – 11am. Must be willing to work a weekend rotation. This position offers better than typical starting pay for the applicant with demonstrated work experience related to this position.

Part-time Customer serviCe Harmony Foods is adding staff to assist with Customer Service as well as product stocking, facing, and general cleaning. A typical work schedule will be a variety of shifts, 3 or 4 days per week between the hours of 4pm – 9:15pm weekdays, 7am – 9:15pm weekends.

Part-time Deli assistant Harmony Foods is adding staff to assist in our Deli with customer service, food prep, department merchandising, as well as daily cleaning and sanitizing of equipment, utensils, and food prep areas. Must have a positive customer service attitude, enjoy food preparation, cooking and the ability to work on multiple tasks.

A typical work schedule will be 18 – 25 hours per week, with various shifts from 7am – 8pm daily. Must be willing to work weekends and 18 years or older for this position. This role offers better than typical starting pay for the candidate that can demonstrate experience and skills to be successful in this position.

Apply in person at Harmony Foods or mail your resume to Harmony Foods; Attn: Chris Syverson; PO Box 598; Harmony, MN 55939.

Visit www.myharmonyfoods.com to print an employment application. You may also email your interest in the above positions to Chris. syverson@harmonytel.net.

neW Position – Custom Cake DeCorator We are searching for a CAKE DECORATOR to add a NEW position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Providing great customer service; Icing, decorating, packaging, labeling, and pricing products for refrigerated cases; Icing, decorating, tray, and maintaining freezer and refrigerated showcase; Filling customer special orders, including event cakes; Operating the Bakery department mixer; Maintaining high standards for product freshness and sanitation; Organizing and rotating stock in the Decorator’s freezer; Assisting with the delivery and set up of cakes as needed. Must be: 18 years of age or older; previous cake-decorating experience; able and willing to deliver friendly, courteous, prompt customer service; able and willing to interpret, understand and follow instructions and solve problems; able and willing to work well with others as a team member. Apply in person at Rushford Foods or mail your resume to Rushford Foods; ATTN: Mike Agrimson; PO Box 369; Rushford, MN 55971. Visit www.myrushfordfoods.com to print an employment application.

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KMS PUBLIC SCHOOLS 7-12 math position available August, 2015.

Qualifications: Current MN Education Licensure. Apply at http://www.kms.k12. mn.us/applitrack attaching letter of interest, resume, license, transcripts, credentials or three letters of recommendation, or mail to KMS District Office, Box 168, Kerkhoven, MN 56252 MCAN

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nursing assistant Full-Time Evening Shift

$1000 SiGn-on BonuS • Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center For more information contact Kelly at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.

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• Health Partners Dental Plan • Life & Accidental Death & Disability • 401K Matching Retirement Plan • Generous, Flexible PTO • Tuition Reimbursement • Supplemental Insurance Benefits through AFLAC Please send an application or resume to Attn: Director of Nursing, Chosen Valley Care Center, 1102 Liberty St. SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or e-mail cm2@chosenvalleyseniorliving.com (EOE/AA)

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•Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage on preventative care •Health Partners Dental Plan •Life & Accidental Death and Disability •Generous, Flexible PTO •401K Matching Retirement Plan •Tuition Reimbursement •Supplemental Insurance Benefits through AFLAC Applications should be forwarded to: Chosen Valley Care Center, Attn: Director of Nursing, 1102 Liberty St. SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or applications may be downloaded at www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com (EOE/AA)

PART-TIME hoMEMAkER PosITIon Valley Care Center, InC. nurse Full Time Night ShiftChosen & A Senior Living Community $ 1,000 Sign On Bonus PART-TIME PRn on-cAll Rn/lPn/TMA Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS & has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals full-TIME nuRsIng AssIsTAnT housekeeping/Laundry aide • Full-Time Days nIghT shIfT bEnEfIT ElIgIblE-wIll TRAIn cook • Part-Time Days (every other weekend/holiday) contact: karen Miller, Don

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Dietary Assistant Manager Position Chosen Valley Care Center is looking for part-time Dietary Assistant Manager. The right applicant will work closely with our Dietary Manager and staff ordering, scheduling, training, approving computerized time cards and other managerial duties. Computer knowledge is a plus. We are looking for a Candidate the is a Certified Dietary Manager or must be willing to obtain your CDM certificate with in a year. Chosen Valley Care Center Strives to be the best facility for our resident and tenants.

Applications/resumes can be mailed to Barb Weiss, Director of Dietary, Chosen Valley Care Center, 1102 Liberty St. SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or e-mail food@chosenvalleyseniorliving.com or you can download an application at www.chosenvalley seniorliving.com.

(EOE/AA)

Dietary Aide and Cook Chosen Valley Care Center is looking for part-time/full-time Dietary Aide and Cook positions. We are looking for the right applicant to work in our fast paced, fun environment preparing and serving meals to our residents and tenants. Knowledge of different dietary diets and textures a plus. Full-time benefits come excellent health and dental insurance, generous PTO as well as matching retirement plans. We are looking for Applications/resumes can be mailed to Barb Weiss, Director of Dietary, Chosen Valley Care Center, 1102 Liberty St. SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or e-mail food@chosenvalleyseniorliving.com or you can download an application at www.chosenvalley seniorliving.com.

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4 BR, 2 BA, 4 Car Garage Large Lot 150 x 200

MABEL (NEWBuRG) 14615 421st Ave $69,900

2 BR, 3 BA Home with Unique Store Front

Call - 507-765-2151 1-800-599-0481 (in the 507 area code)

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$54,900

501 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD

#4059060

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

$159,900 #4060464

• 2 Bedrooms • 2 baths • 2 Car Garage • 1993 • Main floor living • Finished lower level • Deck • Energy efficient •, Steel siding • Newer roof • Conveniently located • No association dues BEAUTIFUL FOUR-SQUARE LOADED WITH CHARACTER

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

ELCOR Realty Co.

NEW LISTING

105 CHATFIELD ST S, DOVER

SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2015

$169,900 #4062411

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1200 sq. ft. Garage • 3,468 sq. ft. • 2 Lots • Hardwood floors • Original woodwork • Built-ins • Gas fireplace • Finished attic • Updated kitchen & baths • Drive a little & save a lot • Just move-in LOADED WITH CHARACTER!

CATTLE/HORSE/HUNTING

$96,000

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

• French doors • Built-ins • Fireplace • Deck • Hardwood floors throughout • Central Air • 36’ x 40’ Garage/barn • Steps to Bike Trail/Downtown

SOLD SO • 2 Bedrooms • Den • Full basement • Patio 416 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD

SO • 3 Bedrooms • StudyLD • 3 Baths • Walkout •

• 4 Bedrooms w/3 on main level • 2 Remodeled baths • Modernized kitchen w/new cabinets & granite tops • New flooring throughout • 2,464 sq. ft. • Steel siding • Covered deck • 0.31 Acre lot • Fenced in backyard 6.5 ACRES IN THE VILLAGE OF MARION

NEW LISTING

255 CAROLANN ST NW, EYOTA

LD• 2 Car Garage • 2 Decks • 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths SO

#4062567

• 2 Bedroom • 1947 Remodeled walkout ranch • Updated kitchen with Custom maple cabinetry • 2 Car Garage (30’x40’) • Fruit trees • Private • Park like yard with stream • Lower workshop • 2 small sheds • Choice of Chatfield, Dover-Eyota or Rochester Schools PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP SHOWS!

255 WINONA ST NE, CHATFIELD

SOLD

• 3 Bedrooms +Den • 2 baths • Walkout lower level

NEW LISTING

$169,900 702 5TH AVE SE, STEWARTVILLE #4062372

• 3 Bedroom • 3 Bath • 2 Car garage • 2,470 sq. ft.

• Updated kitchen & baths • paneled doors • Newer furnace • Finished lower level • Deck • Steel siding • New windows and roof • Storage shed • Hardwood under carpet • Nicely landscaped 313 TWIFORD ST SW, CHATFIELD

LD • 3+ Bedrooms SO • 2 Baths, 2 Car Garage • New

514 PLEASANT ST SW, CHATFIELD

SO • 2 Bedroom • DenLD • 0.34 Acres • 1874 sqft

213 CLIFF ST NE, CHATFIELD

LD SO • 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath, Ranch • 0.25 acre lot •

• 4 BedroomSO • 3 BathLD • Walkout • 0.88 acre

SOLD

• 4 Bedrooms with 3 on Main • 3 Baths • 1987

118 BARTLETT ST WEST, WYKOFF

242 SILVER ST S, WYKOFF

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• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • 2 Story • Close to town • Newer roof • furnace • water heater & water softener • Loafing shed • 3 car garage (960 sq. ft.) • Nice views • Zoned Agriculture • Close to Root River & Mill Creek 2005 TOWNHOME WITH FINISHED LOWER LEVEL

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212 6TH ST SW, CHATFIELD

$199,900 #4062121

• 4 Bedroom/2 Bath • 1996 • 2152 sqft • 0.36 Acres • Separate Entries, Electric & Laundry Areas • Main Level has No Steps & Great View • Lower Level Walkout • Zone Heating/Cooling • Open Layout • Steel Siding • Great Location DOVER-EYOTA OR CHATFIELD SCHOOLS

$194,900

5529 65TH AVE SE, ROCHESTER

418 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD

LD• 3 Baths • Walkout • • 3 Bedrooms SO• Study

$189,900 811 ROOT RIVER ST. SW, CHATFIELD #4062402

GREAT INVESTMENT FOR OWNER OCCUPANT

3 ACRES

77 ACRE FARM NEW PRICE

NEW LISTING

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NEW LISTING

$329,900 416 FILLMORE ST W, PRESTON #4062546 31310 GAELIC ROAD, LANESBORO #4058134 • 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Original wood work

508 JEREMIAH STLD SE, PRESTON

511 SUMMIT ST NE, CHATFIELD

8.7 ACRE HOBBY FARM CLOSE IN!

$169,900

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

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

10512 55TH ST SE, EYOTA

$129,900 #4059306

• 3 Bedroom • Attached garage • Private setting • Steel siding • Deck • 15 minutes to Rochester • Fenced pasture w/creek • Good well & septic (2005) • Pole shed (26’x27’) • Move-in-Condition

TOWNHOME LOTS CHATFIELD ORCHARD RIDGE LOTS – BANK OWNED 2 Walkout townhome lots with private backyards. This upscale neighborhood is on a paved dead end road with city utilities. Only $20,000/each.

LOTS AND ACREAGES FOR SALE CHATFIELD – APPROVED BUILDING SITE (37.01 acres) along a hard surface road only 12 miles Southeast of Rochester. This parcel is heavily wooded and sits high on the hill overlooking the Root River valley.

Excellent hunting! #4050564 $189,900 $149,900.

FOUNTAIN – Large level lot (132’ FINGERSON & DONAHOE FIRST SUBDIVISION - CHATFIELD x 300’) on the corner of a dead end street in an established ONLY 4 LOTS neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900 REMAINING RACINE – Lyman’s Second Sub- • $37,900 - $42,900 OUT LOT B division. Located in newer devel- • 0.31 acres - 0.51 acres opment on cul-de-sac street with • Covenant Controlled AMC O DR . SE city utilities, choice of builder and • Close to Elementary covenant controlled. Hurry only 3 School lots available. Prices starting at • Close to Golf Course $19,900.

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400 Main St. Sw, preSton $54,900 Located near Root River and trail system you will find this quaint little 2 bedroom, 1 bath home. The owners currently use this property as a weekend get-away, but it is also very suitable for year round use. Updated electrical, newer furnace and some updated windows. Formal dining and eat in kitchen with large deck off the back over looking park like back yard area. Large 2 car detached garage and back of property is non-buildable so you will not have any "back yard" neighbors giving you much more privacy. Very affordable property!

Conveniently located near library and downtown business district. Great "fixer upper" and excellent opportunity for rental property. 3 bedroom 1 bath home with new shingles on front of house, updated windows, enclosed front porch, updated electrical, main floor laundry & main floor bedroom - all appliances included. Priced to sell quickly!

Charming Cape Cod Style 3 bdrm home.

Numerous updates including new roof on house & garage 2012, updated windows, vinyl siding, Brazilian cherry floors, hardwood floors, wood fireplace, formal dining, updated kitchen with newer appliances and unfinished basement waiting your finishing touches! Located on large 1/2 acre lot near school.

241 2nd Ave. SE, SPRING GROvE

Spacious 1 1/2 story 4 bedroom home.

Roof, windows, furnace & C/A 2011.

Main floor bathroom & bedrooms.

Upstairs has 2 large bedrooms with large closets, plus generous sitting area. 2 car det garage. $97,900

Move right in! Starting up or slowing down this home offers main floor laundry bedroom and full bath! Second floor bedroom with den. No backyard neighbors!

2 car detached garage. Take a look at this affordable home today! $53,900

Excellent location on Main Ave in the heart of Harmony. This commercial space offers two units plus bathroom, barber & beauty shops side by side. Would make a super office space or boutique. New metal roof in 2013.

304 W Fillmore St., PREStON Open & bright with natural flow, high ceilings, open staircase & original woodwork. 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths plus LL walk out basement with family room & storage. Huge 3 season front porch plus side deck with retractable awning! $107,500

100 Coffee St., LANESBORO

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Cell 507-259-5454 Website: www.toddhadoff.com E-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com 704 kEniLworth AvE, LAnEsboro 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Douglas Fir floors • Archways • Open living and dining room • d/o • 2 car garage • Enclosed porch • Block exterior

$129,900

SOLD!

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4 bedrooms • 2 baths • Main floor master • Main floor laundry • New flooring • New windows • Vinyl siding • Fenced yard • Storage shed • Patio • Garage $194,500

107 sprucE st. sE, FountAin

Newer home • 3 baths • 4 bedroom• Wood floors • Master bath • 6-panel doors • Heated 3 car garage • Large deck • Large bedroom • Vaulted ceilings • Kitchen nook & bar • Maintenance free siding • Dead end street • Backs up to the park

$139,900 107 ZEnith st., LAnEsboro

2.7 acres • City limits • Private • Wooded • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Vinyl siding • W/o lower level • Gorgeous setting

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Bigger than it looks! 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with many updates.

Large living room with spacious dining and kitchen.

Main floor bedroom, bath and laundry. Good sized 2 car garage plus storage shed. $89,900

1015 Ridge Rd. S, PREStON Move in ready 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Open floor plan, hardwood floors. Finished basement. 32 x 60 shed. Barn with 4 box stalls, electric & water.

204 N Maple St., RUSHFORd Why rent when you can own?! Easy one level living. 2 bedrooms & full bath. Concrete driveway offers plenty of parking. Det garage, plus storage shed. Fenced yard with private deck, flower and vegetable garden space. Backs up to greenspace and creek. $72,900

SOLD

.46/acre lot $227,500

Gorgeous wood throughout home • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Kitchen w/ in-floor heat • Living room • Dining room • Family room w/fireplace • Wet bar • Rec room • Heated garage • Office • Large patio • Basketball court • Storage shed • Invisible fencing • New roof and windows

109 Spruce St., FOUNtAIN Fantastic 4 bedroom 3 bath home.

Open staircase, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, & main floor laundry. Open concept dining and living areas. Master with en suite walkin closet. LL finished. Enjoy the deck and backyard.

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Character throughout • 4 bedrooms • 2 baths • Wood 545 3rd AvE., nw, Large ranch • 4 bedrooms • floors under carpet • Large living room • Formal dining • hArMony Large lot • Open floor plan • Main floor master • D/O • New windows • High ceilings • New flooring • Main floor laundry • Master bath • W/in 880 sq.ft. garage • 1.1 acres • Large yard 3 acres • 18’ vaulted Montana Pine ceiling • Maple closet • Security system • Covered deck kitchen cabinets • Cedar wood floors • In-floor heat through-out house garage • Surround sound $169,900 • Security system • Brick wall fireplace • Sun room $229,900 15 3rd AvE sw, hArMony w/fireplace • Screened-in porch • Paneled doors • 920 grAnd st. sE, Pantry • Main floor laundry/mudroom • Master bath Large ranch • 5 bedrooms • 5 baths • Main floor laundry chAtFiELd • Large kitchen • Formal living and dining room • Newer • Storage shed • Close to state bike trail 1 level ranch (Appro 3600 sq ft) 5 bedrooms • 2 baths window • Newer roof • Remodeled baths • 2 rental units $99,500 • Open floor plan • Ideal for entertaining • Handicapped w/separate entrances and parking • 2 furnaces • 2 c/a • access • Formal living • Dining room • Sun room •Family Great opportunity to own and rent 403 hiLLcrEst st. E, room • Kitchen island • Rec room • Fireplace w/brick LAnEsboro and built-in bookshelves • 2-car heated garage • 1 car D! E C U 200 hiLLsidE AvE., RED detached garage • 6/10 acre • Hot tub LAnEsboro

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2 Acres in city limits • getaway • Sun porch • 2 car attached garage • Deer 4 large bedrooms • 3 baths • Sauna • Main floor laundry • 32337 JunipEr rd., Formal living and dining • Open floor plan • Wood floors • in backyard Large family room • Rec room • Wet bar • Updated kitchen chAtFiELd • Walk-out • Deck • Patio • Covered porch • 25x52 shop w/ $318,000 6.22 acres • 7 bedrooms • 3 baths • 4800 Sq.ft • 2 family heat and air • 12x52 building • 14x20 garden shed w/cement rooms • Rec room • Fireplace • Living room • Formal floor • 2+ heated attached garage • New roof, furnace, air and water heater • Mature trees • Wildlife • Great views • Private dining room • Large deck • Large private patio • 2 laundry rooms • Master bath • W/in closet • 4 car garage • Heated shop • Great location $89,900 920 MAin st., chAtFiELd

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Centrally located Brick building has been beautifully redone. Original tin ceiling and wood floors. Doors, IDEAL LOCATION on US Hwy 52 and Main Ave windows, CA, wiring, and lighting, roof N, Harmony. This property offers great visibility for your business. Call for showing! $49,900 all updated. $76,500

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1120 Matthew St. SW, PREStON Expansive views to enjoy from sunrise to sunset! Vaulted living room, hardwood floors & fireplace.

LL walk out, family room, office & wine cellar. Heated garage plus shed & storage building.

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Harmony’s iNceNtiVe! LOtS! newest subdivision, with country views and city utilities at an affordable price. No building permit fees or connection fees in 2015! Harmony is a super place to live, offering the quality lifestyle of a small town, with a thriving business district, clinic & healthcare facilities. Get $5,000+ Cash back/EDA incentive.

8.92 acres on hard surface road. Partially fenced, 36x50 garage/shed, NEW 40x80 pole shed w/finished interior and also includes a room for an office, 1/2 bath, electrical, heated, workbenches, cement floor and approach. Great building for many uses with ample area for storage and large enough to park a motor home or semi-truck. The 36x50 garage is half cemented and the storage space is rocked. Black top circle drive for easy access in and out of the property. The 3 bdrm home has been updated w/new wood stove in family room, laminate, neutral carpet & hdwd floors throughout. SELLER OFFERING $8,000 KITCHEN ALLOWANCE

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435 Main Ave. S, HARMONy

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Todd Hadoff $104,900

Affordable and move in ready! This is one of the nicest little properties you will find. Roomy & bright this home has a main floor bedroom, eat in kitchen, and full bathroom with double closets. Inviting 3 season porch. $33,500

10442 St. HigHway 16, Spring Valley $269,900

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550 Main Ave. N, HARMONy

330 1st Ave. SE, HARMONy

REAL ESTATE

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

140 1st Ave. SE, HARMONy

51 Main Ave. N, HARMONy Fantastic opportunity to run your dream restaurant in Historic Downtown Harmony MN. This well established restaurant has a breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu! Offers free parking on street and on city lot. New tile in kitchen 2014, new front awning 2015.Turn key business. Call today! iNg

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

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

EASy tO KEEP, JUSt ENJOy!! 3 bdrm twinhome, with bright and spacious open floor plan. Master bdrm with w/i closet, plenty of room for guest and office space.

Att. garage, plus storage room. $102,500 New

Excellent location! Walking distance to swimming pool & south park. 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch style home. Lower level completely finished with large M. bedroom & walk-in & separate closets, 3/4 bath w/shower, storage room w/built in shelving, workshop area, family room, dining room w/hdwd floors, separate main floor laundry, fenced yard w/raised garden bed & patio area. Perm siding w/brick accent!

18529 160tH St., Spring Valley $214,900

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135 3rd Ave. SE, HARMONy 1920’s craftsman style 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home.

Charming details. Well maintained. Main floor laundry and bath, main floor bedroom potential.

Full basement offers room for storage and work space. Det. 1 car garage. Nice yard. $68,500

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1020 S. Broadway, Spring Valley $114,900

627 n. Section, Spring Valley $107, 900

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

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REAL ESTATE

(507) 346-2060 Cell: (507) 951-2071 Toll-Free: (888) 835-8141

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

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, May 25, 2015

4 bedrooms • New roof • Newer 101 wEst viEw dr., LAnEsboro

plumbing • Updated electrical

• New kitchen cabinets and 2 acres • 5 bedrooms • 4 baths • Backs up to woods • counters • Main floor laundry • 2 car garage • Deck Master bath • 2 w/in closets • Living room w/fireplace • Formal dining room • Large family room • Open $89,900 CED! kitchen and dining area • Covered deck • W/out to REDU 308 cEdAr st., patio • 2 car attached garage • 2 car heated detached garage • Finished loft area FountAin

1) 3.82 acre lot with woods, creek, w/o, great views of Nolan Valley. Ideal for cabin or permanent home with privacy, scenery, and wildlife. $54,900 2) 3.96 acre lot with woods, creek, w/o, great views of Nolan Valley. Ideal for cabin or permanent home with privacy, scenery, and wildlife. $56,900 $155,000

19405 stAtE highwAy 80, wykoFF

2.5 acres • Blacktop road • 4 bedrooms on main floor • Main floor laundry • Remodeled kitchen • New carpet • Freshly painted • Lower level is sheetrocked for family room and 2 dens • 720 sq ft garage • Enclosed breezeway • Large deck

$199,500

310 MApLE dr., LAnEsboro 1-level living • Large ranch • 3 bedrooms • 3 baths • Master bath •Walk-in closet • In-floor heat in house and garage • Maple kitchen cabinets • Main floor laundry • Open living and dining and kitchen • Deck

Large ranch • 3 bedrooms on main floor • Main floor laundry • Large yard • Wood floors • New windows 604 rivEr st., chAtFiELd

$79,900

409 MAin st. sw, prEston

Close to state bike trail

• Ideal for weekend

Large corner lot • Remodeled $86,900

getaway • Main floor

kitchen • New flooring • Main 18 3rd st. sw, EyotA

floor laundry •

laundry • New flooring $84,900 Remodeled bath • 2 large • New appliances • Newer furnace • Newer roof • bedrooms • D/O • Newer windows • Vinyl siding • Covered 1 level living • Open kitchen & dining area • Main floor Heated garage w/bar area • 3 car garage laundry • 2 car garage deck • 2 car garage

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REAL ESTATE sue Johnson, realtor RE/MAX Results 507-261-1550 www.suejohnson.info

REAL ESTATE

$979,900

$675,000

618 Main strEEt, WhaLan Award winning and nationally recognized Aroma Pie Shop located 4 ½ miles east of Lanesboro in Whalan, MN features a fully equipped restaurant and furnished apartment nestled on the Root River Bike Trail. The building was updated in 2002 and more recently new siding, roof & central air. Incredibly high traffic area. This is a must see! MLS#4057945

For Sale: Bourbon Red Turkey Poults. Little Bend Heritage Farm has one day old poults for sale. They are a straight run and are $10 each. The poults can be picked up at the farm and we are located near Chatfield, MN. Please call Steve at 507-259-5262. f25,1-o

services ALL THINGS BASEMENTY! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all of your basement needs! Waterproofing, Finishing, Structural Repairs, Humidity and Mold Control. FREE ESTIMATES! Call 1-800-640-8195 (MCN)

REAL ESTATE

Exceptional properties nestled Licensed realtor in Mn in sE Minnesota. Close to the Each Office Independently root river and bike trails.

Owned and Operated

$250,000

FARM

Monday, May 25, 2015

26423 EvEryDay roaD, LanEsboro Rare Opportunity to own a custom built ranch style home nestled on 8+ wooded acres close to the Root River and trails. This 3-bedroom, 5-bath ICF constructed home with geo-therm heating offers luxury living including an 1,800 square foot heated shop.

MLS#4060593

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26557 EvEning DrivE, LanEsboro

Vista in the Bluffs! Custom built 3-bedroom, 4-bath ranch home nestled on 80 acres, 3,000 sq. ft. heated shop with room for 2 future horse stalls, 4 miles of groomed trails, close to trails and historic Lanesboro! A must see!

MLS#4060431

Roofing/Shingling, We do asphalt Fiberglass shingles, Steel Roofs, Decks/ Siding. We are licensed BC#450126 and insured general contractors. We are Local. Phase Three Construction, LLC. 1-507-459-0112 s20,27,4,11,18,25-x

schroeder drywall CALL FOR ALL YOUR REPAIR NEEDS!

TNT Lawn Service Make arrangeMentS now For your Snow Care

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

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

(Free eStiMateS)

ReSidential - CommeRCial

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

Shapmaiiraha’nSdWdeelSding ign re Portable Welding Custom round bailing

Call Shamiah!

507-951-1698

BILL’S GUN SHOP. Buy, sell, trade, and repair. We are your local MUCK BOOT dealer. Hours: 7pm-10pm M-F, Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday by appointment. 1 1/4 miles south of Carimona, 19708 Kava Rd, Preston. 507-765-2762 s10eow- o

For Sale: AKC Lab Puppies Black & Yellow. Shots, dews & wormed.

Great family & hunting dogs. See both parents. Excellent disposition. Don’t miss out! Call 507-391-3388. s11,18,25x

Eliminate your heating bills with an OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE from Central Boiler Theobald Heating Solutions 507-533-4523. (C151)-tfn

Trailer Sale & Repairs!! 6’x12’ V-nose ramp door $2,750.00; 7’x10’ (TRIKE) V-nose ramp door $2,990.00; 14’ 14,000# Dump trailer with tarp $6,757.00; 102”x25’+5’ 24,000# gooseneck with 3 ramps & spare $8,657.00; 5’x8’ solid side utility $986.00. 120 trailers in-stock! 515-972-4554 Information & prices: www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld. com (MCN)

Pianos, Digital Pianos, Rodgers Church Organs - New, Used, Sales & Service - Call DEWEY KRUGER MUSIC, Northwood, Iowa, 800-933-5830, deweykrugermusic.com s11,18,25-x

EZ-GO & Yamaha GOlf Carts SaleS & Service New & USed Ivan Vreeman

harmony Golf Carts

507-273-6928

H&s Motors

326 Parkside Dr. SE Res 507-765-2297 Preston, MN 55965 Cell 507-251-5535

507-886-4600

PO Box 273 • 70 4th St. NW, Harmony MN 55939 We are proud to offer these services: • DOT Inspections on your pickup & trailer • Install B&W gooseneck hitches • Install brake controllers • Trailer brake repair • Light repair on trailers • Wiring repair on pickups and trailers • Welding repair and modifications on steel and aluminum trailers •View our inventory at www.ironsidetrailersales.net We are looking forward to helping you with all your trailer needs!

JUST FOR FUN

Shamiah Womeldorf, Rural Lanesboro

ChuCk’s FeeD & Grain

Let us help control your dust problem on roads, driveways & parking lots. Environmentally safe & noncorrosive.

Call Chuck’s Feed & Grain today and sign up for your dust control!

507-875-2247

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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

CASH FOR CARS: All Cars/Trucks Wanted. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Any Make/ Model. Call For Instant Offer: 1-800871-9134 (MCN) CASH FOR CARS: Any Make, Model or Year. We Pay MORE! Running or Not Sell your Car or Truck TODAY Free Towing! Instant Offer: 1-888-420-3805 (MCN)

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

AUTOS

www.hsmotors.com

Randy Haakenson • Commercial • Residential • Agricultural

Dust Control

MOTORCYCLES WANTED: 60’s and 70’s Motorcycles. DEAD OR ALIVE! 920-371-0494 (MCN)

FOR SALE

AUTOS

TRAILER SALES & SERVICE, Inc. 11753 State Hwy 43, Mabel, MN 55954 Craig Henry Shop 507.493.5399 • Mobile 507.450.5573

FOR SALE

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Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements.

Same day service. Used cars for sale.

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

507-864-7440 or 507-459-1504. v11tfno

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2014 Buick Regal Premium, 4dr, Only 5,000 Miles, Heated Leather, Remote Start .............................................NOW ONLY $23,495 2014 Chevy Impala LT, Sunroof, 18,000 Miles, Fac Warr, Remote Start .............................................NOW ONLY $16,495 2013 Chevy 1/2ton Crew Cab LTZ, 4WD, (1-Owner), 37,000 Miles, Fac Warr, Diamond White, Heated Leather.NOW ONLY $31,995 2013 Chevy 1/2 Ton Crew-Cab LT, 4WD, Z-71, (1 - Owner), 26,000 Miles, Fac Warr, Remote Start ......NOW ONLY $29,995 2013 Chevy 1/2 Ton Crew-Cab LT, 4WD, Z-71 PKG, (1 - Owner), 40,000 Miles, Fac Warr .............................NOW ONLY $29,495 2013 Chevy Malibu LT, (1 - Owner), 17,000 Miles, Fac Warr, Remote Start .............................................NOW ONLY $16,995 2012 Buick Lacrosse CXL, (1 - Owner), 29,000 Miles, Heated Seats, Fac Warr.........................................NOW ONLY $18,995 2012 Chevy Equinox LTZ, FWD, (1 - Owner), Fac Warr, 42,000 Miles, Rear Camera.......................NOW ONLY $18,995 2009 Chevy Equinox LTZ, AWD, Local Trade, New Tires, Heated Leather, Remote Start, Sunroof .................NOW ONLY $13,195 2009 Chevy HHR 2LT, 2.4L 4cyl, “Great Gas Mileage” ....................................................................NOW ONLY $7,995 2009 Chevy Impala LTZ, 97,000 Miles, New Tires, Heated Leather, Sunroof ..............................NOW ONLY$9,995 2009 Chevy Malibu 2LT, 73,000 Miles, Heated Seats, V-6, Remote Start .............................................NOW ONLY $10,495 2009 Chevy Suburban LTZ, 4WD, 98,000 Miles, Heated Leather, Quads, Remote Start, Local Trade ............NOW ONLY $23,995 2009 Pontiac Torrent, FWD, 74,000 Miles, Heated Leather, Remote Start, Local Trade ......................................NOW ONLY $11,995 2009 Pontiac Vibe, 45,000 Miles, (1-owner), Sunroof, New Tires, “Great Gas Mileage” ..................................NOW ONLY $11,195 2008 Ford F150 CrewCab XLT, 4dr, 4WD, 92,000 Miles, Local Trade, 5.4V-8 ...................................NOW ONLY $17,995 2005 Ford F150 CrewCab “Lariat”, 4WD, Leather, 5.4L V-8 .....................................................NOW ONLY $13,995 1997 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 2dr, Local Trade, V-6 ...............................................................NOW ONLY $2,995

HigHway #9 west - cresco, iowa 1-800-798-2845 Sales: Bryan Sheehy Aaron Butikofer Sales phone

563-547-2401

Keep that great GM feeling with genuine GM parts

Service: Dick Holten service PHone 563-547-4910

Fillmore County Weather Forecast May 25

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Preston equiPment Jct. 52 & 16, Preston, mn Ph: 507-765-3803

Lanesboro Sales Commission • Lanesboro, MN 55949

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2010 JD X720

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EPDs as of 3/10/15

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