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Local gymnast competes at County discusses regional and national events possible referendum By K aren R eisner

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At the May 24 county board meeting, commissioners discussed the possibility of a referendum to let the people decide whether the positions of auditor/treasurer and county recorder should be appointed or continue to be elected. This was a very preliminary discussion. Commissioners had a lot of questions about the process and asked the staff to learn more about the process before the next board meeting on June 7. County coordinator Bobbie Vickerman had already done some research on the state statute regarding the process. The question would need to be placed on the ballot before

Harmon receives Preservation Award By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Skyler Check, age 10, of Lanesboro, Minn., competed at the regional gymnastics meet in St. Paul, Minn., on April 16, 2016. Photo submitted

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balance beam, and floor exercise. From that moment they were “hooked on gymnastics”, states Rinn. In addition to receiving her three medals, there was another highlight at that first meet. Skyler had the opportunity to meet the famous Liang Chow himself, and he tapped Skyler’s

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Skyler’s first event happened to be her favorite event, the uneven bars, where she scored a 9.0. Next came the floor exercise, where she was given another 9.0, balance beam brought her a 9.450, and the final event, vault, she scored an additional 9.0. From her first event in gymnastics, Skyler brought home three medals in uneven bars,

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Ten-year-old Skyler Lynn Check of Lanesboro, Minn., knows the meaning of hard work; she also knows the results that come from that hard work. After five years of taking dance, the fifth grader at Lanesboro Elementary says, “I wanted to try something different,” so she decided to give gymnastics a try beginning in November of 2015. As a member of the USA gymnastics club, Skyler trains at Dolphins II in Decorah, Iowa. Practicing anywhere from one to three days per week, depending on how near the next competition is, Skyler trains for three hours at a time. This training time is in addition to her other responsibilities, extracurricular activities and hobbies which include basketball, volleyball and riding her horses, to name a few. Skyler’s mom, Ashley Rinn says, “We didn’t know what to expect and Skyler has turned out to be a natural,” adding, “she loves it and wants to go (train) all the time” to enrich her skills. Skyler “has been very successful despite a wrist injury and severe tendinitis in both ankles,” says Rinn. With Skyler just beginning gymnastics in November, “We weren’t sure what the season would bring,” Rinn stated. Skyler’s first gymnastics meet was held on January 17, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa at the famous Chow’s Invitational. Although Skyler was “very nervous”, she “always does well under pressure,” states Rinn.

July for the November general election. A majority vote of the people is required for passage. To place the question on the ballot will require a resolution from the county board. If the people vote to have these positions appointed, the appointments will not take place until the next election period. With the resignation of the auditor/treasurer effective May 31, there will be about 2.5 years left on her term. Vickerman said there is not a special election process for the auditor/ treasurer. It is the understanding at this point that the board can appoint an interim auditor/treasurer for that 2.5 year period. If the question is put on the general election ballot and passes then the board See REFERENDUM Page 9 

At the May 23 meeting of the Chatfield City Council Chris Giesen, chairman of the Chatfield Heritage Preservation Commission, presented the 2016 preservation award to Steve Harmon. May is Preservation Month and each year since 2009 this award has been presented to honor someone who has worked to preserve Chatfield’s historical and architectural heritage. Harmon, a mechanical engineer, is being recognized this year for “work in the history of ventilation” which has allowed the identification of the “origi-

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nal HVAC systems in the former Chatfield High School and Potter Auditorium”. With his research it was made possible to “adapt and reuse many of the early 20th century building systems as components of the new arts center.” In 2014 Harmon gave a preliminary report resulting from his research at the annual meeting of the Construction History Society of America, an organization “dedicated to the study of the history and evolution of the built environment.” John Austinson House 26B candidate Austinson lives in Eyota, works See STEVE HARMON Page 13 

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head, which she thought was “awesome”, according to Rinn. Chow has trained famous gymnasts including Shawn Johnson and Gabby Douglas. On February 20, 2016, Skyler competed in Iowa City, Iowa, where she was awarded another

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three medals and on March 5, 2016 in Hiawatha, Iowa, three more came home with her. In Des Moines, Iowa, on March 19, 2016 she won three medals and her team received a trophy which included: • 2016 Iowa State Championship second place in floor routine • 2016 Iowa State Champi-

Skyler Check, age 10, of Lanesboro, Minn., is learning that hard work pays off by earning numerous medals in gymnastics. Photo submitted

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onship fourth place in balance beam • 2016 Iowa State Championship fourth place all around • 2016 Iowa State Championship sixth place all around team trophy Skyler then qualified for Regional Gymnastics held in St. Paul, Minn., on April 16, 2016. Although it became very challenging to make it all work with Skyler’s basketball and volleyball schedule, “she worked hard”, states Rinn, and managed it all. Seven states were represented at the regional competition and there were 94 contestants in Skyler’s age division. She earned five medals at this competition including: • Fifth place floor exercise • Seventh place balance beam • Eighth place all around (her best score was 37.325 out of 40) • Twelfth place vault • Fourteenth place uneven bars Skyler says she loves gymnastics and plans to stay active in events for “a long time” and even though she works hard, she says “all the stuff we get to do and all the competitions” makes the hours of practice worth it. Rinn says that doing gymnastics has “taught Skyler a lot”, not only teaching her discipline, it has also helped her improve in other sports because she has more strength in balance and is very fit. Skyler is “a busy kid”, states Rinn, with long drives to Decorah for training, helping with horse chores after they get home, and then school the next morning, but Rinn says Skyler loves it and is always eager to go. It certainly seems as though Skyler has found her natural talent and also her passion for gymnastics at a young age. Her hard work and dedication obviously pay off as well. Rinn says “there are no limits on your dreams if you’re willing to work for it” and Skyler, at the age of ten, is certainly proof of that.

Lanesboro School congratulates FFA members By Hannah Wingert The Lanesboro School Board met for their regular meeting on May 19 at 7 p.m. All members were present. The bills and financial statement were approved along with the treasurer’s report. Pam Ristau will no longer be doing the annual audit for the district. The school received two bids for the services needed and accepted the lower bid from Smith and Schafer Associates for a one year contract. Jim Gladis was present at the meeting to discuss resurfacing the back parking lot. Water from the gym roof flows down the parking lot, and so there’s a lot of damage to it. He gave the council the option to use asphalt or concrete. The asphalt would have a 10 year life and would need regular resurfacing and upkeep. Concrete costs more, but lasts about 75 years. Upkeep on it would include repainting the stalls approximately every five years. He spoke to several contractors about fixing the water issue, but unfortunately, there isn’t anywhere else they can funnel the water to without getting the DNR involved. Bids from several contractors for the resurfacing were given to the board. After some discussion, it

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was decided to have the property committee do additional research and present their findings at the June meeting, at which time a decision will be made. The Return to Work policy was reviewed and approved. The policy will help employees get back to work more quickly after being on worker’s comp. The Worker’s Compensation insurance coverage was renewed along with the three-year IEA contract. The Property and Casualty renewal was approved for a one year contract. A business teacher contract was approved for Lori Crom. Superintendent Jeff Boggs helped interview her and noted that she has lots of experience. “We were lucky to find her,” he added. The Minnesota State High School League membership was renewed. The board passed a resolution recognizing the FFA members for their accomplishments at the state convention. A similar resolution was passed congratulating Leah Ruen and Jared Troendle for receiving their state degrees. The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be held June 16 at 7 p.m.

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C ommentary Part two: The future By Eric M. Leitzen Two days a week, I get to put my $120,000 education to use as a substitute teacher. I’ve been subbing on and off for six years now, and one refrain I keep hearing from teachers I’ve worked with over a 300 mile radius is this: the kids just Eric M. Leitzen don’t care. I used to be right in with that group: talking about how entitled the youth are and how easy they have it, and to some extent it’s true. Unfortunately, for every smartphone and smart-aleck comment, we’re losing sight of the 80 ton gorilla in the room. As I kept sub-

bing, and as my chances of becoming a full time teacher eventually faded to nothing, I started to see where the students were coming from. As each month went by and my paycheck got less and less able to cover expenses from rent to gas to car payments to diapers for the baby, I started to identify not with my captors, but with my captives. I had met the enemy, and they were me. For those of you who don’t know by now, I’m what they call an “Early Millennial”. Born in 1985, I grew up with fond memories of Clinton surpluses and graduated college directly into the financial crisis. As I kept working harder and harder, and as my bank account kept showing the opposite, I started to under-

stand exactly why these kids don’t care. In my last article, I talked about how our economy is essentially held together by the duct-tape-and-hose-clamps model of Big Finance, and our own buying or spending habits won’t mean much when Wall Street is trading, buying and finagling around in imaginary money. The older generations, mine included, remember a time where people had power to influence and even change the course of the country, but sadly few Americans are still alive to remember the last time Big Business ran the American economy off a cliff in 1929. So what of the children? These are the Americans who have grown up in the culture that we all say wasn’t as good as it used to be. All they’ve known is terror, war, poverty, and the knowledge that it all could be gone in an instant if Goldman Sachs makes a whoopsie. Is it

any surprise that this current generation doesn’t care for the liberal arts method of becoming a well rounded academic, and instead focus only on getting the right answers, and getting the right means to make enough money? They are a product of their environment, and this toxic environment is about to give us Donald Trump as a major party nominee. It’s no wonder they don’t care about school the way we did. They are poor and they are angry. Their future looks bleak, they feel cheated, and they couldn’t care less about Shakespeare or Franklin Roosevelt. In the America where business is king, they’re nothing but business in school, maximizing profit for minimal investment. They have learned from birth how best to survive in this Nightmare World of Bottom Lines Over All, with its harsh lessons I only wish I could have

How to prepare for a good blood donation experience MABEL, MN, May 2016 – Healthy individuals are needed every day to maintain an adequate blood supply for patients in need. Once donor has made the commitment to give blood, it is important to take a few simple steps to prepare and help ensure a good donation experience. The American Red Cross recommends getting a good night’s sleep, drinking an extra 16 ounces of water, eating iron-rich foods to maintain a healthy iron level and consuming a low-fat meal before donating. Donating blood is an easy way to help others and only takes about an hour. The Red Cross encourages donors to give blood every time they are eligible – every 56 days for whole Editorial Cartoon

blood donations and every 112 days for double red cell donations. Upcoming blood donation opportunities: Mabel Community Blood Drive on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the American Legion. 114 N Main Street, Mabel. How to donate blood: Call Bev Williams (507) 4500992 or (507) 493-5284 or simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1 (800) Red-Cross [1 (800) 733-2767] to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two forms of identification are

required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent), weigh 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements. Blood donors can now save time at their next donation by using RapidPass to complete their pre-donation reading and health history questionnaire online, on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.

About the American Red Cross The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for profit organization that depends on volunteer s and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @ RedCross.

learned ten years earlier. I’ve stopped blaming them, and I’ve stopped feeling sorry for them. Now, I feel sorry for the rest of us. But it’s not too late: if we practice kindness as a nation, if we begin to look out for those of us who are poor and angry, we can stop this. If we make the commitment to helping everyone, instead of ourselves, and return to the social contract of the so-called “Golden Years” of America, we can cut out the infected appendix from America’s body before it bursts, sending more sickness and thin orange hair all over. It’s not too late to show these kids that someone cares, and someone will help them, but if we don’t act soon it will yield another Lost Generation. And if you think the Millennials were rude and demanding, just wait til you see the next one.

Government this week • Thursday, June 2, Fountain City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m. • Monday, June 6, Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Monday, June 6, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. Schedule subject to change.

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C ommentary Our democracy at risk By Herb Panko Like most readers of this newspaper, I consider myself a loyal, patriotic American. I celebrate the cornerstones of a successful democracy--the basic freedoms which all Americans enjoy---such as freedom of speech, Herb Panko freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, and freedom of the press. We also learned in our history and civics classes that a democracy is also judged on how well it takes care of its poor, its sick, its elderly and its disenfranchised. But there are other characteristics of a healthy democracy that we tend to overlook. Does it respect its scientists? Does it respect its chroniclers of our American ethos---its historians, its poets, its artists, its writers? Here there is one red flag that stands out above all others. The most alarming concern at present is the refusal of a frightening number of Americans to accept long, established research and findings of scientists here and the world over. There is a growing fear in the educational community that scientific illiteracy is on the rise. The most frightening example of this is that roughly 30-40% of Americans deny global warming and man’s contribution to it. It seems to make no difference to these deniers that the overwhelming majority of climatologists the world over have concluded through exhaustive research that our planet is warming at an accelerated rate and that our burning of fossil fuels plays a large part.

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We ignore such climate warnings at our own peril. Why have we suddenly developed an antipathy to science? It wasn’t always this way. During the ‘50s and ‘60s medical science found that smoking and consuming an excess of fat in our diets contribute to cancer and heart disease. The public largely accepted these findings with little resistance. Another example of the decline in acceptance of scientific research is that roughly 42% of Americans still refuse to accept biological evolution. Despite the fact that this process, first revealed by Charles Darwin, has been overwhelmingly accepted and validated by nearly every scientist the world over for more than a hundred years seems to make little difference to the deniers. These deniers, most of whom are creationists, still cling to such myths and fantasies as the earth being only 6,000 years old and that man roamed the earth with dinosaurs. Such simplistic and ignorant beliefs have no place in a post-modern culture. So all of this resistance to scientific knowledge and advances begs the question as to why so many in this country no longer trust and respect science. There are several theories, but one seems to predominate. Advances in scientific discoveries, technology and medicine are occurring at breakneck speed. At no period in history has there been such a rapid increase in our knowledge base about the world, the universe, and our environment. For a segment of the population, this is just too unsettling and frightening to accept. Their world view has been informed either by their local uneducated culture or their restrictive and tribal religious beliefs. It is much more comforting for them to double down on their beliefs and continue living in their own selfcreated bubble of ignorance. Finally, we should ask what the resistance to science and the decline in our scientific literacy means for the future of America. Put simply a country or culture that continues to ignore, disrespect, and devalue our scientific community will eventually be left behind by those countries and civilizations who welcome new ideas, new discoveries, and an enlightened citizenry.

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Grow a Farmer Fund: Investing in food, farmers and accessible financing By Tim Penny “Our survival relies on the ability to reintegrate investing and philanthropy,” said Woody Tasch at the second annual Slow Money Minnesota gathering earlier this month. Southern Mi n n e s o t a Initiative Foundation Tim Penny (SMIF) cosponsored this meeting, organized by our partner Renewing the Countryside. Tasch is the founder of Slow Money, an advocacy and investment group drawing from the slow food movement that is interested in bringing money back down to earth. At the Slow Money Minnesota meeting on May 3, Renewing the Countryside and SMIF announced a new fund: Grow a Farmer Fund. In its beginning stages, this will be a donationbased fund that will raise funds from individuals, restaurants, and others interested in supporting a stronger local foods economy in southern Minnesota. SMIF and its partners are aiming to raise $100,000 by September 1 to launch this fund. It will be used to give lower interest loans to farmers such as John Mesko, who shared how a $350 investment in a three-point hitch helped him move his hog farm business from “just getting by” to a profit generating enterprise. The lower interest loans will recycle into a revolving loan fund to be an “evergreen fund” that can help others down

the road. Given SMIF’s 30-year history of small-scale, “seed” investments for a sustainable region and the Foundation’s shorter-term interest in supporting a local food economy, the principles of Slow Money align closely with our own philanthropic efforts. For example, Slow Money Principle Six quotes Paul Newman: “I just happen to think that in life we need to be a little like the farmer who puts back into the soil what he takes out.” Anytime I talk with a potential donor to the Foundation, whether an individual, business owner, or City/County official, I remind them that for every dollar they put into the Foundation, an average of $10 is re-invested back into southern Minnesota to support children, businesses, and communities. The purpose and principles of Slow Money are gaining increased attention. The Grow a Farmer Fund is timely given the SEC’s recent approval of Title IV of Obama’s 2012 JOBS (Jumpstart Our Business Startups) Act. This provision allows unaccredited investors - essentially, ordinary citizens rather than only highworth individuals - to invest a certain percentage of their own equity in start-up businesses. CNBC called this “the biggest change to hit start-up investing in years.” Grow a Farmer Fund, while not an equity fund, does allow anyone interested in supporting a stronger local foods system to contribute, whether by money or time. In southern Minnesota, we have a long history of agriculture.

Our 20-county region houses a diversity of farmers, from commodity crop growers to smallscale farmers sowing everything from hazelnuts to hops. While both are economically important to our region, operationally, they are economically quite different. Insurance, loans, input costs, and distribution are all handled in unique ways. The Grow a Farmer Fund is targeted at smallerscale farmers trying innovative approaches that have a harder time accessing traditional funds, don’t qualify for subsidies, or lack typical collateral. The Grow a Farmer Fund is yet another outcome of the FEAST Local Foods Advisory Network, a group of many partners focused on supporting local foods makers, growers and producers in our region. The Feast! Local Foods Marketplace, held annually at the Mayo Civic Center, is another initiative of this network. Additionally, SMIF just announced a second Local Foods Peer council to provide small food businesses a chance to learn from each other to support their businesses. Farming continues to be an economic driver in southern Minnesota. As older farmers start to transition their farms to the next generation, the Grow a Farmer Fund is an innovative solution to allow a wider segment of those looking to care for the land an opportunity to plant roots and for a wider audience to support this mission. I welcome your comments and questions. You can reach me at timp@smifoundation.org or (507)455-3215.

AgBMP Loan Program expansion proposed to include private wells ST. PAUL, MN. – A new proposal to expand the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s AgBMP Loan Program would help rural landowners repair, replace or treat private wells that do not meet drinking water standards. Under the current AgBMP Loan Program, low interest loans are available to landowners to implement best management practices that prevent, reduce, or eliminate water pollution problems. The proposed amendment would broaden the program eligibility requirements to include improvements to private wells. This would include treatment, repair or replacement of an existing well and other effective best management practices. “Low interest loans have not been widely available to help assist landowners treat, repair or replace wells that do not comply

with drinking water standards,” said Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson. “Expanding the program to include private wells will allow us to respond to many more loan requests.” Eligible loan recipients are farmers, farm supply businesses and rural landowners. More information about the AgBMP program is available online at www.mda.state.mn.us/agbmp. 2x4 &loan 2x8 ads 2x2, The proposed program

expansion is part of a Governor Dayton and Lt. Governor Smith proposed $220 million plan to modernize Minnesota’s aging water infrastructure and protect groundwater from contamination, assisting communities across the state with critical investments in aging water infrastructure, and investing in water quality protection initiatives to restore and protect water to run ONE TIME, the quality across the state.

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[which] should be banned. According to skincancerexperiences.com, in 2016, an estimated 10,130 people are expected to die of melanoma. Just under half of Americans who live to age 65 will have melanoma cancer at least once. Over a thousand of these deaths will be caused by tanning beds. Malignant melanoma risk is 16-25% higher in people who have ever used a sunbed, compared with one that’s never used a tanning bed. Malignant melanoma risk is 59% higher in people who first used a sunbed before age 35, compared with people who haven’t, even if they have never been burned. In addiF & M COMMUNITY MER: BANK PROOF TIME 5/2/2016 2:13:51 PM tion to increased skin cancer risk, sunbed users may also be RO015 FIRST RUN: 05/07/16 at increased risk of eye damage, photodermatosis, photosensitivity and premature skin R GROUP • aging. F & M COMMUNITY CUSTOMER: BANK PROOF TIME 5/2/2016 2:13:51 PM Kankakee, IL Skin cancer can be prevented chester, MN RO-169121 REP ID: RO015 FIRST RUN: 05/07/16 S - Moline, IL in many cases. The best way to awa, IL lower the risk of skin cancer is to avoid excessive exposure to the sun and other sources of UV radiation. Avoid being outdoors in sunlight for long periods, especially in the middle of the day when UV radiation is most intense. Avoid using tanning beds; they are only harming you. Always protect Connor Benson and Bryce Michels, scholarship winners for your skin with clothing, including a long-sleeved shirt and a their skin cancer essays. Photo submitted hat with a broad brim. Many Run from the Sun, a Mabel area skin cancer awareness event, recently held an essay contest. Two $600 scholarships were awarded to Connor Benson and Bryce Michels for their efforts. Skin cancer essay By Conner Benson Did you know the skin cancer is the most common of all human cancers? According to www.mayoclinic.org, one million people are diagnosed each year with skin cancer. Cancer happens when normal cells undergo a transformation and grow and multiply without normal control, and skin cancer most often develops on skin exposed to the

sun. The three major types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. Malignant melanoma is the most deadly type of skin cancer because it can spread quickly to the rest of one’s body. The number one cause for skin cancer is too much exposure to UV radiation. The main sources of radiation are sunlight and tanning booths. Also, like people with fair skin, have a higher risk of developing skin cancer, along with someone who has already had melanoma. Skin cancer is so deadly and in many ways can be prevented, especially with tanning booths,

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people forget to protect their lips,;use sunscreen and lip balm with an SPF factor of at least 50. Put it on about 20 to 30 minutes before you go outside so your skin can absorb it and reapply every two hours. Always wear sunglasses. Teach your children to protect themselves from the sun because people who suffer severe blistering sunburns, particularly in childhood or teenage years, are at increased risk of melanoma. One of the most disturbing is that tanning beds are offered to public to use even though they are deadly cancer-causing machines.There are safe alternatives like tanning lotion or a spray tan. I do take extra precautions because I do have fair skin and burn very quickly. Since, I have learned the risk of skin cancer, I now wear sunscreen every time I am outside, I avoid being outside for long periods of time in the sun, I always wear sunglasses to protect my eyes. It’s not worth risking your life for the sake of a little color. Skin cancer: Risks, dangers and prevention By Bryce Michels Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. In fact, one person dies every hour of every day to melanoma. There are many types of skin cancer, but what is melanoma?

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. While this is typically a cancer of the skin, left untreated or undetected, the cancer may spread to other organs such as the liver, lungs, bones and brain. At this point, the survival prognosis is very poor. When people hear “melanoma” or “skin cancer”, I think they only visualize the more common form. When you actually dig into the facts, it is more serious than your typical sunburn. Will you be one of the estimated 144,000 Americans to be diagnosed with skin cancer in 2016? How will you protect yourself and your loved ones? With so much information out there, what is most important to follow? The “C” word, or cancer, is a scary subject. When you hear the diagnosis your mind wonders to all sorts of questions. How did I get this? How long do I have? Why did I get this? Why ME?! While some cancers are genetic and out of our control, melanoma can be prevented to a degree. 1. Share information! Www. melanoma.org is a good place to start. Share the fact sheet with a loved one. 2. Keep yourself covered. Your See SKIN CANCER Page 7 

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eyes need protection from the sun too. A wide brimmed hat to protect your face and ears. It’s best to avoid the sun exposure between l0 a.m. and 4 p.m., but keep in mind you should protect yourself on cloudy days too. 3. Sunscreen. It is recommended to use a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or above. The higher the SPF does not mean extra protection necessarily. What is broad -spectrum? The two types of light that can harm your skin are UVA and UVB. A broad-spectrum or full-spectrum sunscreen will protect you

from both. UVA rays prematurely age your skin. UVB rays will burn your skin. Both can cause skin cancers. According to the Melanoma Research Foundation, just one blistering sunburn can double your chances of developing melanoma in your lifetime. Stop and think how many times you yourself have had a sunburn. REAPPLY, REAPPLY, REAPPLY! I think this is the number one problem. We apply and forget. It is recommended to reapply every two hours when exposed to UV rays. It is equally important to apply the sunscreen 15 minutes BEFORE you head outside. SPF should be at a 30 or higher to be effective. 4. Self-screening. Know your

Monday, May 30, 2016 body... report any changes to your doctor. You have to be responsible for yourself. I recently spoke to six-year cancer survivor, Sara Kasten. When asked what her main advice was, she responded, “Watch your moles.” This Self-screening practice is recommended by the Melanoma Research Foundation. In fact, the guide will walk you through the ABC’s of detection ... or ABCDEs of melanoma, rather. We are responsible for our health. Chances are you will detect skin cancer before a doctor ever would. 5. Get involved. Support a cause. It can be as simple as spreading information or signing

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9 a.m. • Farmer’s Market opens • Rhubarb Run. Get a running start! Check-in and registration for Rhubarb Run 5K and 1 mile events begin at 8 a.m. 9:30 a.m. • THE RHUBARB SISTERS 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. • Singing of the Rhubarb National Anthem led by THE RHUBARB SISTERS • Bee-Bop-A-Ree-Bop Rhubarb Pie sing-along • Rhubarb Run: Welcome & Awards • Announcements • Rhubarb Games begin. KTTC’s Morning News’ Jess Abrahamson and Ted Schmidt throw out the first stalk. Games continue until 1:30 p.m. 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. • The Rhubarb Sisters 10:30 a.m. • Rhubarb Tasting begins. Taste everything rhubarb from savories to sweets to drinks. Tasting continues until gone. • Minute-to-Win-it Rhubarb-Chopstick Contest begins. Contest runs continuously until 1:30 p.m. • Rhubarb Largest Leaf and Heaviest Stalk Contests open for entries. Entries accepted until 1 p.m. 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. • Story Tree 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • SWEET RHUBARB 12:30 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. • Rhubarb Fashion Show • Announcements 12:45 p.m. • Rhubarb Jugglers. Will they juggle flaming rhubarb? 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. • Story Tree 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. • HUBBA 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Pie Making Contest: Women 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Pie Making Contest: Men 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Pie Making Contest: Children 2:00 p.m. • Prizes awarded for Rhubarb Games, Tasting Contest, Minute-to-WinIt Rhubarb Chopstick Contest, and Largest Leaf and Heaviest Stalk Contests. Remember - winners must be present to claim prizes! 2:15 - 3:00 p.m. • OVER THE WATERFALL Cock-A-Doodle-Zoo will run continuously throughout the festival. Stop by for informational talks about the animals!

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up to run a 5k to raise awareness. Locally we have those options. Right here in our hometown of Mabel, we have The Run From the Sun Melanoma Awareness annual 5k/10k. Right here in Mabel, WE are making a difference. The volunteers range from children to adults, cancer survivors to medical professionals. We were lucky to have free cancer screenings from medical professionals. One of them being Dr. Kurt Mueller. Mueller, who has been featured on WXOW News 19, has valuable information on the prevention, detection and treatment of skin cancer. Mueller is a Dermatologist in the Mohs department at Gundersen Lutheran in Onalaska, Wisc. A graduate of the

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University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1990, Mueller has 26 years experience in the field. Dr. Mueller brought with him a team of professionals to help with the skin checks, one of them being our own Stephanie Westby. These medical professionals battle skin cancer daily and I feel have opened up our eyes to the real risks of this awful disease. Stephanie, along with her husband, Carl have spearheaded this important cause in our community. What will I do to prevent skin cancer? Follow the steps above. Keep my body covered with clothing or sunscreen, self-screening monthly, share this information, and stay involved with the Run From the Sun Awareness crusade.

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Obituaries Bernice Affeldt Drury Bernice Affeldt Drury, age 90, of Preston, Minn., died Sunday morning, May 22, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Hospitals - St. Mary’s Campus. Bernice was born May 4, 1926, in Wykoff, Minn., the d a u g h t e r Bernice Affeldt of Arthur Drury and Emma (Fitzthum) Affeldt. She was raised on the family farm in rural Wykoff, where she attended country school and was a 1944 graduate of Wykoff High School. She married Mark Drury August 1, 1954, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wykoff. The couple made their home in Preston. She started her working career with Dr. J.P. Nehring in Preston as his medical assistant until the time of his death. She then went to work for the Branding Iron with her husband as custodians until their retirement. Mark died August 27, 1989. In her later life she was a resident of Park Lane Estates and then the Spring Valley Care Center. She was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. She enjoyed gardening and taking care of her roses, word searches, the Minnesota Twins, and playing bingo. Bernice is survived by one sister, Lois (Doug) Emerson of Kenyon; one brother, Lyle (Marilyn) Affeldt of Wykoff; nieces and nephews David (Beverly) Emerson of Kenyon, Jane (Steve) Nesseth of Faribault, Timothy (Janet) Emerson of Hamburg, Krista Affeldt of Rochester, and Kirk (Stepha-

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nie) Affeldt of Rochester. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark; and her niece, Kerry Affeldt. The funeral waS held 11 a.m., Saturday, May 28, 2016, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, with Rev. Kay Wold officiating. Burial took place in Crown Hill Cemetery in Preston. Friends called at the church on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service. The family prefers memorials be given to the Wykoff School Museum or Good Earth Village. Thauwald Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Gudrun Marie Storhoff Gudrun Marie Storhoff, 99, of Lanesboro, passed away May 24, 2016 at Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Gudrun was born February 1, 1917 in Wildrose, N. Dak., to Gabriel and Margit (Stoke) Dybing. Gudrun married Norman Storhoff July 11, 1940 in Highland Prairie, Minn. The couple farmed in the Lanesboro area until 1966 when they moved to Yuma, Ariz. They returned to Lanesboro in 1989. Gudrun taught at Elstad Rural School, Canton School, and also schools in Wellton and Yuma, Ariz. She loved to write. Gudrun is survived by her sons: Bruce Storhoff of Florida, Daniel Storhoff of Dodge, Wis.; and daughter Margaret (Denny) Zack of Minneapolis. Eight grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren, and sister Borghild De Villiers of Westchester, Ohio also survive. Gudrun is preceded in death by her husband, Norman in 1990; son Merwood, one brother, and three sisters. Funeral services for Gudrun

Fillmore County Church Directory Christ Lutheran Church...……………..……..........Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-2161 Elstad Lutheran Church...………………….....….Sundays - 10 :30am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..………………….......Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.…..... Sat. - 5:30pm & Sun. - 9: 00am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 St. Columban Church.…..…………………...……..Sundays - 10 : 00am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-3886 St. Mary’s Catholic Church...…..................................Sundays - 8 : 00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148

Wykoff United Methodist Church.…….……….…Sundays- 10 :30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 202-2275

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were held 10:30 a.m., Saturday May 28, 2016 at Elstad Lutheran Church in rural Lanesboro, with Pastor Marie Anderson officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to the service on Saturday. The committal service took place at the Elstad Cemetery. Johnson-R iley Funeral Home in Lanesboro assisted the family with arrangements. To share condolences with the family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com. Harold and Lila Moenck A memorial service for Harold Moenck, 83, who died May 5, 2011 and Lila Moenck, 90, who died April 5, 2015 will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 6, 2016 at the United Methodist Church, Caledonia. Fellowship will begin at 10 a.m. and a lunch will follow the service. At the time of their deaths, Harold and Lila donated their bodies to Mayo School of Medicine Anatomy Department. McCormick Funeral Home, Caledonia, is assisting the family with arrangements. Neal Carl Smith Neal Carl Smith, age 34, of Largo, Fla., and formerly of Spring Valley, Minn., died May 17, 2016 at his home in Largo. N e a l was born in Rochester, Minn., to Carl and Shirley (VandeZande) Neal Carl S m i t h . Smith After graduating from LeRoy Ostrander High School, he attended college for aeronautic engineering. He was united in marriage to Jaci Karter in April of 2004 and they were divorced in 2015. Neal had worked for Honeywell and was currently employed by Next Era Corporation in Florida. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, target shooting, and hunting, but most of all he absolutely loved spending time with his children, Lucy and Neal Jr. He is survived by his children, Lucy and Neal Jr. of St Petersburg, Fla.; his mother, Shirley (Eddie Hesalroad) Smith of Greene, Iowa; one sister, Tammy (Emily) Aarsvold of Pine Island, Minn., and one brother, Clint (David) Johnson of Savanah, Ga. He was preceded in death by his father. Funeral services took place 1 p.m. Tuesday May 24, 2016 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley, Minn., with Pastor Jim Scaife officiating. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday May 23, 2016 at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley and will continued for one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Burial took place place in the Forestville Cemetery. Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com.

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. Roger L. Mensink Roger L. Mensink, age 83, of Wykoff, Minn., passed away peacefully on May 20, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Hospial – St Mary’s Campus from complications of a heart attack. R o g e r was born Roger L. September Mensink 26, 1932 to Hubert and Mildred (Nagel) Mensink in York Township Fillmore County, Minn. He attended Liberty Country School and graduated from Preston High School in 1950. Roger enlisted in the United States Army and fought in the Korean War, being discharged in 1954. He married Nancy Jean Williams in 1955; she passed away in 1981. He was united in marriage to LeOtis Early in 1983; she passed away in 2014. His longtime friend Betty-Jane Kaun survives. Roger was a retired farmer and also retired from Tuohy Furniture after working there for many years. After his retirement, Roger opened his own woodworking shop. He is survived by his children, Al Williams of Wykoff, Minn.; Pamela (Rick) Sikkink of Chester, Iowa; Randy (Teri) Mensink of Wykoff, stepsons Craig Early of Preston and Kevin (Meredith) Early of Alliance, Nebr.; nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Murial Halfpap and Lind Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Nancy, one son, Rory; his second wife, LeOtis; daughter-in-law Joanne, brother Lynn and a step-greatgranddaughter. Memorial service was held 2 p.m. Thursday May 26, 2016 at the Stewartville United Meth-

odist Church, with Pastor Lance Lorenz officiating. Visitation was held for one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial took palce at the Wykoff Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family. Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com . Rose Marie Martino Rose Marie “Momma Rose” Martino, age 67, of Mabel, Minn., died unexpectedly Wednesday, May 18, 2016 in Rochester. Rose was born March 30, 1949 in Pa l md a le, Calif., to Eugene and Gertrude (Shader) V e n t i m a i g l i a . Rose Marie She was a “Momma Rose” Martino registered nurse for several years, working in orthopedics in hospitals in Palmdale and Lancaster, Calif. On June 29, 1984 she married Roger Martino in Hesperia, Calif. They lived in California until moving to Minnesota nine years ago. Rose enjoyed painting, sewing, collecting clothes, shoes, and jewelry; flowers, her pets, and her friends. Rose is survived by her husband, Roger of Mabel; children: Felecia Thobe of Mabel, Mathew Martino of Rogers, Ark.; and Keven Anderson of Mabel; “adopted” children Kimberly Borg of Boron, Calif., and Nicole Thomas of Mabel; a grandchild on the way, and a nephew, Eli Swartzentruber. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Joseph Ventimaiglia. A memorial service was held 3 p.m., Saturday May 28, 2016 at the Mengis Funeral Home in Mabel.

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could reappoint that person or appoint someone else at that time. If the question fails, then the position will be filled by the 2018 election. If the question of the county recorder passed and that position then becomes an appointed position, the current elected county recorder may stay in that position to retirement. Kristina Kohn said that person would become a county employee, as opposed to an elected official. The board has more questions on how the process would work. Kohn said a lot of counties have transitioned to appointed positions for auditor/treasurer and county recorder. The advantage of candidates for these positions going through the hiring process is getting an employee with specific qualifications for the job. There will be education requirements. In the election process for auditor/treasurer, for example, there are no requirements that the candidate have a CPA or any other education requirement. Vickerman said putting the question on the general election ballot lets the public decide. Interim Auditor/Treasurer Kohn recommended that the board go through the regular process, a full posting and application process. She said they first have to compile a list of requirements for the position of auditor/treasurer. It will have to be posted as a position that has an end date about 2.5 years out. It was decided to have the Personnel Committee work on a plan for the interim position. Kohn suggested the hiring process for an interim auditor/ treasurer could take up to two months. Commissioner Duane Bakke asked auditor/treasurer Shirl Boelter about the duties that must be done on a regular basis. She said banking is the big concern. Someone has to be authorized to sign checks and deeds. It was suggested by Boelter that all three of the account techs in the auditor/ treasurer’s office be authorized to sign documents. A motion was approved authorizing the three account techs in the A/G

office to sign bank documents on a temporary basis, to have the Personnel Committee look into options and to make recommendations to fill the A/G position at the June 7 board meeting, and to have all bills processed as Commissioners’ Warrants (no Auditor’s Warrants) after May 31 until an A/T is appointed. The coordinator’s office is asked to assist staff in A/G’s office. Other business in brief • A resolution was approved to accept Bridge Bonding Grant for CSAH 1 bridge replacement over Deer Creek in the amount of $250,000. A resolution was approved to accept Bridge Bonding Grant for CSAH 1 bridge replacement over Bear Creek in the amount of $250,000. Bakke praised county engineer Ron Gregg for his effort to go after these grants totaling $500,000. Gregg requested leftover 2015 funds from the Minnesota State Transportation Fund. Bakke said because the 2016 legislature failed to get a transportation and bonding bill done before the session ended, the county could have been out $500,000 without Gregg’s resourcefulness. Bakke stated that he did an “excellent job”. A Master Agreement for consultant services with Bolton & Menk Inc. for the Fillmore County Airport was approved. • County attorney Brett Corson updated the board on the Waste Management (WM) agreement. In a temporary agreement WM agreed to extend the contract to October 31. Corson noted that the county still holds the position that the original 2006 contract agreement provides for a binding contract five years after notice is given. This temporary agreement will not waive the county’s right to pursue its interpretation of the original agreement. The new temporary agreement was approved. Approval was given to purchase one desktop computer and four monitors for the attorney’s office. Corson noted that most of the cost will come out of forfeiture founds. • Director of Nursing Jessica Erickson asked for and

Monday, May 30, 2016 received approval to appoint Jason Marqaurdt (Mabel) and Ann Lechner (Spring Valley) to the Community Health Service (CHS) Task Force. Approval was given to purchase four tablets for the Public Health Department. Erickson explained use of the tablets will allow nurses working out of the office to be more efficient. The tablets cost $879 each and will come into rotation of new computers. Erickson discussed 2016 health rankings for Fillmore County. Every year counties in Minnesota are ranked. The ranking factors give an overall picture and show areas that can be worked on. The county ranked ninth this year and fourth last year. A contract between Dr. Stephanie Jakim, medical director, and the county was approved contingent on the county attorney approval of the contract. She has requested no payment for her consultant services at this time. Commissioner Randy Dahl thanked Dr. Jakim for her willingness to do this. • Approval was given for Emergency Manager Kevin Beck to attend First Net Training June 6-10 in California, paid for through the Southeast Radio Board. There is no cost to the county other than Beck’s time. A grant for 800 MHz radios for local fire departments is available through the Regional Radio Board. It is a 50-50 match grant. If all the local fire departments participate, the reimbursement from the radio board will total about $79,000. Sheriff Tom Kaase said they need an indication from local fire departments if they want to participate by the first part of June. The funds will help get radios for the fire trucks and some portables. Kaase noted that the city of Canton made the decision to take advantage of the grant at a recent meeting. • Sponsorship of the Bluff Valley Riders, Mabel-Canton Trail Busters, Hiawatha I & II and Tri-County Trailblazers snowmobile clubs for the 2016/2017 season was approved. Shirl Boelter noted the county has sponsored the clubs and served as a pass through agency for over 20 years. Approval was given to sign a grant contract amendment for Canfield Creek Snowmobile Bridge in Forestville State Park. The amendment agreement with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources extends the grant ($21,000) to June 2017. • The agenda was amended toward the end of the meeting because of a failure of the hot water heater at the jail. Maintenance supervisor Terry Schultz said it is a very old system. He explained that with the new boiler, the hot water heater can be eliminated by putting in a storage tank. A motion was made authorizing him to do what is necessary to do the repair.

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Spring Valley moving ahead with street repairs By Rich Wicks The Spring Valley City Council met on Monday, May 23, 2016. All members were in attendance (Tony Archer, Todd Jones, Mayor Jim Struzyk, Bill Bires, Jeff Vehrenkamp, and City Administrator Deb Zimmer). The council approved minutes of the May 9 meeting, and Final Accounts Payable. No visitors had signed up to speak to the council. The council approved a liquor license renewal for Valley Lanes. Next, the council considered ambulance charge code changes. Ben Schlaak explained, “We went through, line item by line item, and looked at all the different expenses we put out,… I think the worst one, we were paying about $60 more than we were charging for one of the meds.” The council approved the changes as submitted. Deb Zimmer then asked the council to consider two street repair items. She said Industrial Park has “quite a bit of cracking” and will need to have a reclaiming done. Bolton & Menk did a cost estimate of about $170,000 for that. She then said, “Chipsealing, we got a very good rate. What I’d like to have is to be able to do $45,000 of chipsealing, and that’s going to be Parsons, High Street, Fremont, Crestwood Court, Gideon, Spring Street, Broadway, and North Park Lane.” Todd Jones asked if chip-sealing would be adequate on the Industrial Park repairs, but Zimmer said no, it has large cracks and will need to be reclaimed. The council OK’d moving forward on both

of these repairs. Next, there was discussion of an upgrade needed to the WWTP Potable Water System. Zimmer explained the upgrade would cost roughly $15,000 to $30,000, but then would result in a monthly savings in the city’s water cost. The council approved this upgrade. The council then heard departmental reports, including Ben Schlaak reporting that the discussion about the “rehab trailer” is continuing. He said he’d discussed the idea at a Southeast group meeting, and many there were excited about the possibility. He also reported on several trucks the city is looking at to determine what would best fill the department’s need. He added that the recent pancake breakfast was “a large success”. Chad Hindt (Streets Department) reported that his crew has been “mowing, trimming, spraying, doing potholes, and tilled up the gardens”. Bill Bires asked about a water leak near the gardens, and this will be looked into, to get it stopped. Zimmer shared that the Lyndale Street project is set to begin June 6. Bires asked about installing a sign where the bike trail crosses County 8, for safety purposes. The city will check with the county to see if this can be done. Mayor Struzyk said the Almonzo event went well and brought many people into town. The meeting adjourned about 6:25 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled June 13 at 6 p.m. The public is welcome.

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Monday, May 30, 2016

Rushford selects city administrator candidate

The Rushford City Council received a clear audit at the Monday, May 23 council meeting. Pictured, clockwise, are City Clerk Kathy Zacher, councilors Terri Benson and Vern Bunke, Mayor Chris Hallum, councilors Jim O'Donnell and Mark Honsey, and representatives from Smith Schafer & Associates. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner

Newly selected city administrator candidate Tony Chladek. The selection committee overseeing the process unanimously approved offering Chladek the position, who accepted. Photo submitted

using the same basic bid specifications, the commission and Mead & Hunt Engineering are hoping some minor changes will nab more competitive and viable bids. This go-round, the timeline in the bid will be extended to the spring of 2017. City Clerk Kathy Zacher noted that this allows more adequate time for the fabrication of materials which may have put a squeeze on original bids. “It should get a better bid price and allow them to get their ducks in a row,” stated Zacher. “It takes so long to get these things made.” The 10,000 gallon fuel tank will have two compartments. One will serve traditional low-lead aviation fuel. The other will offer Jet-A fuel. The commission feels the city and airport will draw more air traffic by being able to offer a competitive price on the two types. The city can effectively “sell” the proposed project at the airport to the FFA by drawing

more users and revenue. The city has made improvements to the fuel system currently at the airport, but Mayor Chris Hallum indicated that these have been “Band-Aids” to the problems. The project is to be funded utilizing 90% Federal Aviation Administration dollars, with an additional 5% from the state of Minnesota and 5% from the city itself. The city has received a clear audit from the firm of Smith Schafer & Associates. Tom Wente, principal, was present at the meeting to deliver a PowerPoint presentation. Notable items from the report include the city staying consistently under budget in general fund expenditures by $85,247 and a further increase in general fund reserve balance. The audits from the last several years have shown a marked increase in reserve balance following recommendations from the auditor. In 2011, the amount

By Kirsten Zoellner The city of Rushford has closed in on its choice for new city administrator, after four months of discussion, review of the job and selection process, and interviews. February 8 the city council declared a vacancy for the position following the resignation of former administrator Steve Sarvi, who served the city for nearly five years. Sarvi officially stepped down February 19. The council noted previously that the search to find the last administrator was noticeably drawn out and aimed to streamline the process this time. The first step in the process was to review the job description and scoring process for applications. Council members then each chose a citizen representative to serve on the selection committee. The selection committee included Mayor Hallum, Councilors Terri Benson, Vern Bunke, Mark Honsey, and Jim O’Donnell, Library Director Susan Hart, Police Chief Adam Eide, and citizens Megan LaFleur, Jeff O’Donnell, Don Paulson, Sally Ryman, and Anne Spartz. The ten applications received were scored on various items, which reduced the applicant pool to four candidates who were then interviewed by the committee May 14. Candidates Tony Chladek, of Rochester, and Abraham Algadi, of Worthington, were brought back May 24 for final interviews with the selection committee. After two one and a half hour interview sessions, the council unanimously voted to make an offer to Chladek. He accepted the offer and financial details are now being worked on. Final approval of his hire will be brought forth at the June 13 council meeting. Chladek previously served as Economic Development Director for the city of Luverne and city administrator for the cities of Stewartville, Merrill, and Crookston. Most recently, he’s served as a business investment analyst and marketing consultant for Chladek Construction. In other news from the May 23 council meeting, the city council has approved the seeking of bids for a double fuel tank system at the Rushford Municipal Airport. The plan was originally put forth by the Rushford Airport Commission in 2014 and 2015, but the project was halted when bids came in more than 25% higher than engineer’s estimates. Now,

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Tesmer Farm saFeTy Day Camp Tuesday, may 17, 2016

The University of Minnesota Extension Offices from Fillmore & Houston Counties would like to thank the fourth grade students, their teachers, and chaperones for participating in the annual Tesmer Farm Safety Day Camp which was held on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. This year we had 514 students attend from 15 area schools across both Fillmore and Houston Counties. This program is not possible without the help of many people from our local communities. Below is a list of those who donated to the program this year. Thank you everyone! The fourth grade classes from: Caledonia, Chatfield, Crucifixion of LaCrescent, Fillmore Central, Houston, Kingsland, La Crescent-Hokah, Lanesboro, Mabel-Canton, Rushford-Peterson, Spring Grove, St. John’s Lutheran of Caledonia, St. Johns Lutheran of Wykoff, St. Mary’s of Caledonia, and St. Peter’s of Hokah ConTriBuTors: Dean Thomas, Fillmore County SWCD; Greg Klinger, Minnesota Extension Rochester; Steam Engine Grounds, Hesper/Mabel Historical Old Barn, Preston Equipment, Storlie’s Portable Pit Stops, and Fillmore County ADA. LunCH: Fillmore County Pork Producers; Kwik Trip Stores; Rushford, Harmony, and Preston Foods

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. had fallen to just 11%. That has risen to 64% in 2015. The city’s Economic Development Authority Revolving Loan Fund also continues to show growth, now sitting at more than $2.4 million, with $886,732 of that in cash. Debt Service for the city sits at $5.43 million. Wente noted that all payments are being made on time. Capital Outlay for 2015 was more than $1.86 million, of which the largest portion can be attributed to the Highway 43 Improvement Project. Enterprise Funds, including electric, water, and sewer are all in improved health. “The water fund is generating enough to make bond payments and to build cash balance. It’s moving in the right direction,” said Wente. “The sewer fund is in better shape. It will take a while. It is now generating operating cash and is in good shape moving forward.” Both the electric fund and water fund have seen a drop in revenue, due to reduced usage by consumers. The city’s Liquor Fund, leftover by the Muncipal Liquor Store, which was closed in 2011, owes the general fund more than

$170,000. The only asset of the fund is the land and building and the only way the fund can pay back the general fund would be through a sale of the property. The council discussed the fund at length and how to remedy the appearance of a dead fund on the annual audit. “What do we need to do to move forward?” asked Councilor Mark Honsey. “We see it on the report every year. It’s a meaningless bar chart.” Mayor Hallum agreed. Wente suggested the city could make a motion to close out the fund. However, Zacher recommended the city wait until 2017 due to possible marketing or sale of the building yet this year. Honsey motioned to close the fund, but the motion died for lack of second. The city will continue with possible options for sale of the property, before making any decision on closing the account. As the year is halfway in already, it will already be a part of the 2017 audit. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, June 13, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

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sponsors Acentek, AgStar Financial Services, American Family Insurance, Kiel Anderson; American Legion Post 423, Bank of the West, Bloomfield Mutual Insurance Co., Bluff Country Computer Works, Caledonia Bakery, Caledonia Haulers, Inc.; Caledonia Implement Co., Caledonia Veterinary Clinic, Chosen Valley Veterinary Clinic, CHS, Craig’s Auto Repair, Danielson Insurance Agency, Inc.; Dave Mensink - Dekalb Seeds, Preston; Denny’s Equipment & Trailer Sales, Drurys Furniture, Eitzen State Bank & Insurance, Essig Agency, F & M Community Bank, F & M Insurance, Fillmore County DHIA, Stacy Leiding, Finseth Milk Hauling, First Southeast Banks - Harmony & Canton, First State Bank of Fountain, Gehling Implement & Auction Co., Gundersen Lutheran Houston Clinic, H & R Block, Houston & Caledonia; Hammell Equipment, Inc., Chatfield; Hammell Equipment, Inc., Eitzen, Hammell Equipment, Inc., Harmony; Hoff Funeral Home, Inc.; Houston County ADA, Houston County DHIA, JMS Agronomics Inc., Kraus Oil Co., Inc.; Lind Awards & Engraving, Loveless-Eiken, American Legion #191, Manahan Machine Shop, Inc., Marburger Insurance Services, McCabe Repairs, Morem Electric, Inc.; Mound Prairie Mutual Insurance Company, Pioneer Seeds, Paul Frank, Spring Valley; Poet Biorefining, Preble Farmers Mutual, Red’s Hometown Market, Ristau Farm Service, S & A Petroleum Bulk Plant & Martin Oil Bulk Plant, SEMA Equipment Inc., Shooting Star Native Seeds, Inc.; SNO PAC Foods, Inc.; T.W. Milk Haulers, Toppy Hill Dairy, Valley Veterinary Clinic PC, Wiebke Tires, Wilmington Mutual Insurance Co. FFa Groups LeaDers & HeLpers: FFA volunteers came from Mabel-Canton (Doug Ward, Advisor), Rushford-Peterson (Colby Lind, Advisor), Spring Grove (Karen Tisthammer, Advisor), and Caledonia (Brad Harguth, Advisor). Individuals that volunteered as group leaders and helpers include: Kjersta Lind, Ethan Anderson, MacKenzie Waldo, Jordan Markegard, Owen Smith, Preston Lecy, Cody Leuck, Brenden Kerns, Wyatt Fredrickson, Bryce Michels, Pierce Lind, Reese Crouch, Tristan Brainard, Guy Whalen, Hunter Erikson, Alex Mengis, Cody Ward, Anthony Bankes, Hannah Schneekloth, Katlynn Hauber, Hannah Underbakke, Blake Henry, Connor Gulbranson, Logan Richardson, Ryan Kuhn, Tannor Fairchild, Hannah Boldwan, Josie Wanger, Kim Hauber, Tori Wangen, Delanie Davis, Rodney Tweito, Mitch Kuhn, Parker Henry, Jordan Jaster, Alex Englehart, and Kohl Vickerman TopiCs & presenTers: electric safety - Steve Brunner and Jamie Bresser of Tri-County Electric pTo safety – Rich Fravel and Mike Root of Farmer’s Coop Elevator mabel ambulance & Basic First aid – Joyce Graves, Sarah Delaney, Jason Marquardt, and Laurie Peterson of City of Mabel Ambulance Lawn mower safety – Roger Holdeman of Kingsley Mercantile aTV safety - Jared Barnes, Will Barnes, and Jace Barnes Grain Drowning - Jeff Eickhoff and Norman Eickhoff of Fillmore County Farm Bureau Tractor rollover - Doug Heintz & Eric Johnson of Houston County Farm Bureau Livestock safety - Dr. Lynn Aggen of Harmony Vet Clinic and Megan Witt 911 simulator – Kevin Beck and Shelly Skindelein of Fillmore County Sheriff Department Plant Identification – Dan Wermager of Houston County SWCD Bicycle safety - Brenda Pohlman of Fillmore County Public Health nutrition – Haely Leiding, Makala Nauman & Kayla Leiding - Fillmore County ADA Dairy Princesses General Farm safety - Doug Lind Fire safety - Bob Schutte, Mabel Fire Department Horse safety - Maggie Haugstad, Theresa Doerr, Wyatt Jensen, Chase Ketterhagen, Melissa Ketterhagen

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2016 Legislative session in review By Karen Reisner Some priorities going into the 2016 legislative session, including a comprehensive, long term transportation bill, a public works bonding bill including water and sewer projects, and a real ID bill, were left unfinished when time ran out. A bill to cut taxes by $260 million and raise state spending by $167 million funded with general tax dollars passed with bi-partisan support. The tax cuts include property tax relief for farmers and businesses, a new tax credit for college graduates with loan debt, expanded aid to parents with child care costs, a reduction of taxes on Social Security and veterans benefits, and tobacco taxes will not increase. Local Government Aid to cities was increased by $20 million and there was some extra funding for school districts. Spending increases include $35 million more for rural broadband expansion, $35 million to reduce racial disparities, and $25 million for voluntary pre-kindergarten education programs. The legislature also passed a bill to go to a primary system in 2020 replacing the caucus voting system. Dayton has signed this bill. Rep. Greg Davids in a phone interview noted “tax reciprocity” was passed that will allow Minnesota residents that work in Wisconsin to be reimbursed by Minnesota for the difference between the higher Wisconsin income tax rate. He noted that the first $100,000 of property value for commercial-industrial properties will not be subject to the State General Tax. The rates will not change and there were no changes to the state general tax levy on seasonal recreational properties. Davids said that County Program Aid was increased statewide by

$10 million. The Association of Minnesota Counties had requested an increase of $40 million. Governor Mark Dayton has 14 days to decide whether or not to sign the bills that did pass. Dayton has not made a decision on whether or not to call a special session to complete work on a transportation bill and a public works bill. The real ID bill failed to pass because of a disagreement on the issue of whether or not to allow undocumented immigrants to get a driver’s license. The federal Real ID Act was passed in 2005 which mandates states to increase security on state driver’s licenses. If Minnesota fails to comply by 2018 Minnesotans may not be allowed to get on a domestic flight with just their driver’s license. Both sides pointed fingers at the other side for the failure to get a transportation and public works bill. Davids claims there was an agreement at 6 p.m. Sunday evening among the four leaders, including House speaker Kurt Daudt (R), Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk (DFL), House Minority Leader Paul Thissen (DFL), and Senate Minority Leader David Hann (R). He claims, if the DFL had honored their commitments and had not added a transit funding amendment in the Senate to the bonding bill, the combined bill which included funding for transportation would have passed. The combined bill would have provided $995 million for public works projects, of which about $300 million would have been earmarked for transportation. About half of the transportation funding would have came out of the public works bill, with most of the rest coming

from the state’s budget surplus for a total of about $600 million. Even if this had passed it would have failed to provide a long term (10 years), comprehensive funding package for transportation, as was the goal of many. This would have been a one-year patch. The DFL claims the large borrowing package was not subject to any public hearings and didn’t become available to review until the last minutes of the session. The House passed the bill and the Senate added an amendment to add new money for mass transit, a light rail line through the southwest Twin City area. Hennepin County was to take on the debt to finance the light rail. The House adjourned minutes before midnight before a legislative aide could run the amended Senate bill across the street for approval by the House. Davids said the governor has no responsibility in the failure to pass the bills. Blaming the Senate DFL, he said if the DFL would have honored their commitments made at 6 p.m. the combined bill would have passed both houses in the same form. Davids insisted we had a deal. The Senate did not get their amended bill back to the House before the House adjourned. Davids blamed the Senate for killing funding for the Lanesboro Dam. Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk (DFL) claims there was an agreement in place on the transit funding issue, but the language was changed by the House without informing the Senate DFL. Davids said he hoped the governor would call a special session to complete work for bonding and transportation. He insisted it was “a very successful session”.

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8th Annual Rhubarb Run promises miles of smiles

Photo submitted Runners, joggers and walkers of all ages are invited to kick up their heels Saturday, June 4, at 9 a.m. at Lanesboro’s family-friendly annual Rhubarb Run. Participants can choose either a 5K or a 1-mile fun run along the banks of the picturesque Root River. Register online before 8 p.m. Thursday, June 2 to make race day extra easy: http://www.signmeup.com/112209. Same-day registration and race day check-in begin at 8 a.m. on June 4 at the ball field pavilion off County Road 8 just west of downtown Lanesboro. Race time is 9 a.m. Playful Rhubarb Run traditions aim to make every runner smile. All race entrants will get the Grand Rhubarb Treatment: a serenade of funky accordion music along the scenic river course, ceremonial fanning with rhubarb leaves at the finish line, a shot of home grown rhubarb elixir to revive runners’ energies, plus rhubarb refreshments, an onsite photographer (to capture runners in their wildest running apparel) and other fun surprises. A Rhubarb Run awards ceremony kicks off the 12th Annual Rhubarb Festival at 10 a.m. in

Sylvan Park. Winners in eight race categories will be awarded fresh baked rhubarb pies. All runners present will eligible for special door prizes, including a chance to be first-in-line for the famous Rhubarb Recipe Contest tasting, a feast of delicious rhubarb treats. After the awards ceremony, runners can stay for a day of rib-tickling rhubarb attractions, including the Rhubarb Festival’s signature Rhubarb Recipe Contest and treat tasting event, Lanesboro Farmer’s Market, a line-up of live local music, a pie making contest, Cock-A-Doodle Zoo, rhubarb games, art, read-aloud stories, bake sales and vendors of tasty rhubarb foods, artisan items and humorous rhubarb goods. All Rhubarb Run proceeds support the Lanesboro Public Library. Generous sponsors of the run include HyVee, Kwik Trip, Frank Wright, Road ID and the Fillmore County Journal. For more information about the Rhubarb Run, visit the Rhubarb Run webpage: www.rhubarbrun.org or email the Race Director at RhubarbRun@RhubarbFestival.org.

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Thank You for the 2016 Tesmer Farm Safety Day Camp By Michael Cruse Extension Educator for Fillmore and Houston Counties Thank you everyone for making the 2016 Te s m e r Farm Safety Day Camp such a great success! 514 fourth graders attended this year’s p r o g r a m Michael Cruse on May 17, 2016 at the Mabel Steam Engine Grounds. The students came from 15 different elementary schools across both Fillmore and Houston Counties and were accompanied by their teachers and chaperones.

This truly is a program that saves the lives of children. This year the students attended sessions on electrical safety, power take-off safety, basic first aid, lawn mower safety, ATV safety, grain drowning, general farm safety, tractor rollover, livestock safety, bicycle safety, nutrition, 911 calls, plant identification, horse safety and fire safety. And while the Fillmore and Houston Extension Offices may coordinate the safety camp, it would not be the success that it is without the significant contributions of others in the community. First, I want to give a big thank you to all of those who made donations to the program. Farm Safety Camp is completely

funded by local donations and this year over $4,000 was raised to support it. Those funds not only support the safety camp but are also used to fund other safety activities in our communities like Youth Tractor Safety Training. Beyond the financial donations many groups contributed food, equipment and supplies that help run the program. Every donation plays an important role for this program and we at the Extension Office are very grateful for every contribution made. Secondly I would like to thank all of our presenters and helpers. Many of the presenters have been volunteering their time to this program for a number of years. Their personal stories and real

life experiences bring an honesty and truth to their presentations that would be hard to duplicate without them. We also had a number of helpers this year, many of which came from our local FFA groups. Our FFA students are critical role models for the 4th grades students and the day serves as an opportunity for the FFA students to make a difference in their community and to develop leadership skills. Finally I would like to thank all of the schools who participated in the program this year. It is because our local schools make Farm Safety Camp a priority that we are able to educate so many in a single day. I need to send a special thank you to the 4th grade

teachers who often serve as my primary contacts before and after the program. Their willingness to work with me not only allowed us to put on a good program this year but will help improve the safety camp in the years to come. Every donation of money, food, time and effort makes The Tesmer Farm Safety Day Camp the great program that it is. If you get a chance, please be sure to thank all of the people who contributed to the camp this year.

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in Byron, and was born and raised in Rochester. He coached for 25 years and is still teaching part-time. He is running for the House seat because he “wants to do more”. Austinson explained he is not a typical politician, he wants both sides to work together, adding that last night (the last night of the legislative session) he just shook his head at both sides. He maintained

rural issues are important; Olmsted County is more than Rochester. He wants to listen and learn and wants to work for everyone. Other business in brief • An additional $25,000 was approved for the purchase of a new fire truck. Fire Chief Ryan Priebe explained that during a prebuild trip to a factory in Florida some changes were made, some additions including locking differential and some subtractions. The council had already approved

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Monday, May 30, 2016 $550,000 to purchase a new truck last December, this will bring the total to $575,083. • A resolution of support was approved endorsing the establishment of the Fillmore County Broadband Alliance. The goal of the alliance is to secure financial and technical support for investments in regional telecommunications infrastructure and local provider equipment. There is no cost or commitment for the city of Chatfield. • City Clerk Joel Young reported that with the city wide clean-up about 61 tons of materials was taken to the landfill. The cost was $12,433. Some residents have asked if some of the materials that are still serviceable and have value could be taken to Goodwill in the future instead of the landfill. • Councilman Dave Frank reported on the Park and Recreation committee. The parking lot issue was discussed. The committee suggests that instead of dealing with the issue through an ordinance, approving a resolution may work better. Councilman Ken Jacobson said a resolution will allow the city to be more flexible when it comes to the use of city parking lots. • Approval was given to use public right of way for a 5K run/walk on August 20. It is to be a fund raising event for the school. • City crews will sweep the streets on June 1-3. • Councilman Robert Pederson thanked emergency people, including ambulance, fire, and police. Jacobson noted that EMS week was last week, recognizing EMTs for their work.

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First Ag Tourism Business to be permitted By Karen Reisner At the May 19 Planning Commission meeting, a public hearing was held to consider an application for a conditional use permit under the new ordinance amendment permitting Agricultural Tourism Businesses, Section 739. Todd Juzwiak, Dream Acres in Fillmore Township, requested the CUP to operate his diversified business. Dream Acres Farm produces organic vegetables, has a commercial kitchen (Minnesota Dept. of Health inspected with certified food manager), and has working examples of alternative energy systems. Dream Acres has hosted artistic events and environmental workshops. There is “pizza” night at the farm for the public from May through October on Friday evenings from 4 to 8 p.m. Parking during the pizza service on Friday evenings was discussed. Juzwiak said most people park in the driveway and the pasture. He admitted some do occasionally park on the road. Zoning administrator Cristal Adkins suggested posting a sign asking people to park in designated parking areas. A CUP under the new ordinance will bring these activities into compliance. A land owner from Minneapolis who owns property near Dream Acres expressed his concern about noise. He said he can go out on his land now and there is not a sound. Juzwiak suggested the pizza service is their noisiest activ-

ity. Some plays are performed in the barn and one weekend in July there is a summer camp for 16 kids. Classes and workshops have been conducted during the day. Duane Bakke said these activities were permitted in the past as a Parochial School House. The fact that the zoning ordinance did not have a section that appropriately covered these activities lead to the creation of the Ag Tourism Business section. This new section permits Dream Acres activities and other activities including barn rentals for wedding receptions and other celebrations and events. Another neighbor asked if there were any plans for a campground. Juzwiak assured her they had no plans to become a campground. Bakke added that a campground would require an additional CUP. Gary Ruskell said they have taken into consideration the possibility of noise, noting this is on a small scale. A motion approving the CUP and sending it on to the county board for their consideration passed unanimously. There were no comments from township supervisors during the public hearing. Shoreland buffers for cropland Changes were discussed to make the county’s shoreland ordinance conform to the state buffer statute. Bakke said the county shoreland See AG TOURISM Page 16 

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Roof options for Preston City Hall By Karen Reisner At the May 16 Preston City Council meeting, options to repair and/or replace the roof on city hall was discussed. Architect Terry Grubbs had given estimates for needed exterior work on the building, which he suggested be completed in three phases. These estimates were reviewed at the last meeting. Grubbs suggested reroofing the building in Phase 1. He initially suggested replacing about one-third of the roof, the west end at a cost of $67,565. The rest of the roof could be fixed with some repairs. At the May 2 meeting, the

council directed City Administrator Joe Hoffman to ask Grubbs to provide estimated costs on different options to replace the entire roof. Three options have now been provided by Grubbs to replace the entire roof. Option 1) a rubber roof estimated to cost $146,000. Option 2) a metal roof estimated to cost $246,688. Grubbs suggested this option will require an additional structural engineering cost of $10,000. Option 3) similar to the first option with a pitch roof area behind the main entry of the library to be shingled with metal shingles. This option is estimated to

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cost $154,104. Hoffman explained that a peaked roof that extends over the side was not advisable in the opinion of the architect. Hoffman said the first decision the council will have to make is whether to replace the entire roof or to just replace the west end as first recommended by Grubbs and repair the other two-thirds of the roof area. Councilman Robert Maust stated that he would like Hoffman to get a second opinion. No action was taken this day. Other business in brief • Approval was given to pay for the replacement of an opener which failed on the main double door (22 feet x 14 feet) on the city shop. Also, replacement of the opener on the east end door which is in poor condition was approved. The total cost of the two openers is $2,800. Half will be paid for by the Preston Public Utility. • EMS week was proclaimed, May 15-21. Preston Emergency Service annual fund raiser dinner will be held May 20 at the Preston Emergency Service Building.

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rule now calls for a 50 foot buffer from the ordinary high water level on all shoreland. Bakke noted that 96 percent of the county’s shoreland is buffered now. The new proposed language requires that a buffer “must maintain a 50 foot average width, 30 foot minimum width, continuous buffer of perennially rooted vegetation.” This will make the county language match up with the state language that was put into statute last year. A motion to take the language change to public hearing on June 9 was approved. Other business in brief • Adkins explained that over the last several meetings, the possibility of amending the ordinance to distinguish between private and commercial campgrounds has been discussed. There is general agreement among commission members that land owners that take in campers of friends and relatives for

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a weekend should not need a CUP. Bakke said he didn’t see a need for private (non commercial) camping areas to be permitted. He noted the state lumps both in the same category. Bakke said we have come to the conclusion that it is best to leave the ordinance the way it is, noting that we haven’t been getting complaints. • Adkins said she had received a call asking about the possibility of a dog training facility for hunting dogs. Grooming dogs could fall under a rural home based business. If one has over four adult dogs they have a kennel. Boarding dogs is permitted as a kennel. She says training dogs is a commercial business. The man who called was considering buying property in Fillmore County, but wanted to determine if a training facility for hunting dogs is permitted. Adkins says there is nothing now in the ordinance pertaining to this. She said in my opinion what the man is considering is prohibited, as it is not under permitted uses.

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Fillmore Central Superintendent Richard Keith is presented with two copies of Boots & Badges: Honoring Fillmore County Veterans for the school libraries. Photo by Chris Mensink By Hannah Wingert The Fillmore Central School Board met for their regular meeting on May 24 at 6 p.m. The minutes of the previ-

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ous meeting were reviewed and approved along with the district bills. Principal Heath Olstad reported that the local banks are continuing their mini-grant program through the 2016-17 school year. Dean of Students Chris Mensink gave the elementary report. Kendyl Kraling represented Fillmore Central on the field before the May 16 Minnesota Twins game. She received four tickets from the Minnesota Twins Attendance Program for perfect school attendance. The fourth grade wax museum went very well. The elementary grades are in the process of taking their field trips. The last day of school will be on June 3. Director of Special Education Micki Breitsprecher reported that the Root River Work Session held in late April went very well with a great turnout. The district continues to have an opening for a special education teacher to start in the 201617 school year. They are also looking at the paraprofessional needs for the upcoming year. The Community Education department applied for and will be receiving Pathway II funding again next year. On behalf of the American Legion, Jay Meyer presented a copy of Boots & Badges: Honor-

Jana pursued a degree in Graphic Design and graduated from Winona State University in May 2013. While in college she enjoyed competing on the Track and Field team as a pole vaulter. When she isn’t working at the Fillmore County Journal she is busy farming, running, hunting, raising Dobermans, taking photos, coaching for the Lanesboro/Fillmore Central Mabel-Canton Track and Field Team, or doing anything in the great outdoors. Jana couldn’t imagine a better place to live and work. She loves the rural lifestyle, the people and the beauty of Bluff Country.

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ing Fillmore County Veteranas to each of the school libraries. One of the books was purchased by the VFW and the other by the Legion. The resignations of ECFE parent educator Amanda Heibel, paraprofessional Traci Ward, and daycare worker Julie Pickett were approved. Resignations from music teachers Jessica and Lane Powell were also accepted, and the board thanked them for all of their hard work and wished them the best. Lane Powell also resigned from his girls golf coach position. Kenzie Lind was hired as a first grade teacher starting this fall. The Summer Rec and SAC program hires were approved for the summer. Sam Martin was hired as an ESY paraprofessional for three hours a day for 10 days this summer. Desiree Schlichter will be replacing Jesse LaBonne as paraprofessional. The district will be posting for a full-time teacher to split his or her time between Title I and a classroom teacher for the second grade next year since it will be such a large class. The staff contracts were approved. The district is encouraging the janitorial staff to get their boiler licenses as it will benefit them and the school. An interstate enrollment application for a student entering kindergarten next fall was approved along with the participation in the Student Assurance Services Program. The sports sharing agreements with Lanesboro and MabelCanton were approved to share cross country, wrestling, boys and girls track, softball, and baseball. The budget adjustments were reviewed and approved. The revenue is up $332,000 due to increased enrollment for the upcoming school year and expenditures are down $8,000. The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be held on June 28.

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Fillmore County Sports Gophers Repeat TRC West Title By Paul Trende sports@fillmorecountyjournal.com Chatfield softball repeated a big accomplishment. On the strength of a six-run sixth, the The Trende Gophers Report downed PEM 9-2 (Hailee Stock 2-4, 2B, 3 RBI; Lexi Chase 2-4, 2 RBI, 2 R, 6 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 9 K, Win). Paul Trende They then beat DoverEyota 9-1 in game one (Megan LaPlante 3-3, 2 RBI, 2 R; Chase 2-2, 2 R, 7 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 5 K, Win; Sydney Gould/Carissa Campbell 2-4, RBI, R), and 10-0 in game two (Chase 4-4, 2 R; LaPlante 3-5, two 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R; Belle Berg HR, RBI, 2 R; Carlie Berge 7 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 2 K, Win). The victories clinched a second straight TRC West title. Headed by seniors Gould, LaPlante, Stock, and Kaylie Bernard, junior Eryn Radcliffe, sophomore Britney Fretland, freshmen Berg, Campbell, and Shelby Isensee, and 8th grade pitchers Chase and Berge, Chatfield finishes the regular season at 15-3. They hit 14 home runs (Berg 4, Gould 3, Campbell 3, Stock 2, LaPlante 1, Fretland 1). Chase is 10-1. The Gophers ended the year falling in a big East-West champions game versus Cotter 9-1 (Fretland 1-2, HR, RBI, R).

regular season match-ups. Mike Honken’s guys have mixed it up at the top. Kyle Weidemann (43.7), Rasmussen (44.1), and Hayden Stensgard (45.8) each have medaled multiple times. Jordan McNamer, Bryce Kingsley, and Dylan Buckland round out the squad. R-P’s last won a TRC Division title in 2013. Kingsland beat an incomplete Chatfield squad (medalist Simon Broadwater 41). The Knights (9-1, 9-2) share the West title with PEM (9-1). Those squads also split. Sophomore Simon Broadwater (43.1) has had eight medalist honors. Wyatt Pruter (48.6), Tyler Kappers, Scott Lechner, and Hunter Jorgenson round out the varsity.

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FCL baseball entered the week having lost eight straight. They’d gone 0-6 in one run games on the year with eleven of 13 losses coming by 22 total runs. The skid was snapped versus M-C, 13-2 in five (FCL: Cole Schwichtenberg 2-3, two 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R; Sam Rustad 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R; Colten Kraling 2-2, RBI, 5 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, Win; Riley Means 1-2, 2B, RBI, 2 R. M-C: Weston Whalen 2-2, RBI, R). R-P then fell 11-1 in five (Sam Peters 3-3, 2B, RBI, R, 5 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 5 K, Win; Collin Scott 3 RBI, R; Logan Corson 2-3, 2 RBI, R; Means 2-3, 2 R; Schwichtenberg 2-4, RBI, R). L-A fell 6-3 (Schwichtenberg 3-4, 2B, HR (2), 3 RBI, 2 R; Scott RBI, 4 2/3 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, Win). La Crescent fell 6-5 (Trace Tollefson 3-4, 3 R; Peters 3-5, RBI; Justin Ristau 3 RBI; SchTrojans, Knights Claim wichtenberg 2 RBI, 6 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 1 K, Win; Kraling save). And Golf Titles A pair of boys golf teams captured in one five-day swoop, the Falcons TRC titles. R-P’s boys beat La Cres- (5-12, 7-13) won four-straight. cent 189-194 (medalist Luke RasHot Shots mussen 41). It allowed the Trojans Braden Brehmer threw a 10-K, (8-2, 11-2) to clip L-A (7-2-1) for five-inning no-hitter, Tristan Aguthe East title. The teams split two iar pitched a one-hit shut-out, as

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FCL junior lead-off man Cole Schwichtenberg hit .500 (8-16, three 2B’s, HR) with 8 RBI, and 5 runs scored in a 4-0 Falcon week. He also recorded a pitching win (See “Finally Falcons”). He’s the team leader in average (.425), hits (31), runs (23), doubles (12), home runs (2) while ranking second in RBI’s (13). Photo by Paul Trende

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Chatfield (9-7, 9-8) took two from D-E. Micah Johnson homered, Joey Fishel had 14 K’s, as Houston beat G-E to end an 8-game skid. Zach Myhre was 5-for-5 (HR, 4 RBI) as GMLOK beat Southland. Coranda Vickerman had 5 RBI’s as M-C softball beat G-E. GMLOK (10-8, 11-8) put up 40 runs, Alayna Meskill three victories, in a 3-0 week. Behind Savannah Skalet’s pitching, R-P ended a 7-game skid versus FCL. Behind Makaila Eickhoff’s shut-out, FC ended a 10-game skid versus R-P. Eickhoff homered in a loss to La Crescent. In a pair of Houston (5-2, 10-10) wins, Cortney Johnston had 10 K’s (M-C) and pitched a 5-inning no-hitter (R-P). FC’s Grace Miller and Madison Scheevel and Chatfield’s Paige Isensee took second at the TRC golf meet. The Falcons were repeat team champions. Houston’s Kelly Jerviss won the SEC meet. GMLOKS track and field won the SEC meet. Drew Lewison had four individual firsts, Peter Torkelson three. Torkelson added three more first’s at PEM. LFC’s girls 4x400 (Emma Breitsprecher, Leah Ruen, Bailey Ruen, Ashley Miner) set the school record (4:07.92) at D-E. Its Miner’s second school record (P-Vault, 9’6”), breaking the mark set this year by Michaela Brazee (9’0”).

Courtney Fate 2-5, 2 RBI, 3 R; Courtney Schmidt 2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R; Meskill Win. M-C: Hannah Snell 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R; McCabe 2B, 4 RBI, R) FCL 1, R-P 2 (RP: Skalet 7 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K, Win, 2-3; Alli Oian 3-3, 2B, RBI); FCL 4, R-P 0 (FCL: Eickhoff 7 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 9 K, Win; FCL: Taylor PierceSprenger 3-4, RBI; Gabby Brazee 2-4, 2 RBI; Abby Lange 2-3, 2B, RBI, R) Houston 5, M-C 2 (H: Becca Lee 2-3, 2B, 3B, 3 RBI; Johnston 2-4, 2B, R, 7 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 10 K, Win. M-C: Vickerman 3-4, two 2B) Southland 2, GMLOK 11 (GM: Gretchen Corson 2-5, 2B, 2 RBI, 2 R; Meskill 2-4, 2 RBI, 2 R, 7 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, Win) R-P 0, Houston 10 [5] (H: Johnston 5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 8 K, 4 BB, Win, RBI, 2 R; Becca Rostad 2B, 3 RBI; Amber Chapel 2-3, RBI, 3 R) GMLOK 13, PEM 2 [6] (GM: Meskill 7 IP, 9 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K, Win, 1-3, 3 RBI, 2 R; Webster 2-4, RBI, 3 R; Jocelyn Voeltz 3 RBI, 2 R) LC 9, FCL 5 (FCL: Eickhoff 2-2, 2B, HR, 2 RBI, R; Pierce-Sprenger 2-3, 3B, 3 RBI, R. Falcons are 5-12, 7-13) RP 2, Caledonia 7 ( Trojans are 3-14, 4-16) Baseball Lourdes 6, Chatfield 3 (C: Aguiar M-C 20, G-E 7 [5] (MC: Vickerman 3-4, 3 RBI, 3 R; McCabe 3-5, 2-4, R; Ben Ihrke 2-4) 2 RBI, 3 R; Arneson 2-3, 3 RBI, 4 R-P 2, Southland 7 Chatfield 21, D-E 0 [5] (C: Bre- R; Snell 2-2, 4 RBI, 3 R; Cougars hmer 5 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 10 K, 0 BB, 1 are 5-3, 7-9) HBP, Win; Conner Demorest 2-2, 3 Golf RBI, 2 R; Aguiar 3-5, 2B, RBI, 3 R; (B) Lanesboro 186, Houston Carter Duxbury 3-4, 2 RBI, 4 R); 271 (L: Jared Kelly/Marcus MulviC 4, D-E 0 (C: Aguiar 7 IP, 1 H, 0 hill 44’s*); (G) L 227, SG Inc., H R, 1 BB, 6 K, Win, 2-3; Jake Mandt Inc. (H: Jerviss 53*. L: Madeline 3-3, RBI) Snyder 54) G-E 3, Houston 8 (H: M. John- (B) GMLO 200, SG Inc., Housson 3-4, 2B, HR, 2 RBI, 3 R; Fishel ton 282; (G) GMLO Inc., SG Inc., 7 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 14 K, H Inc. (H: Jerviss 50*) Win) (G) W-K Inc., FC 192 (FC: SA 6, M-C 5 (MC: Talon Peter- Scheevel 44*; Laura Donney 45); son 2-3, 2B, RBI, R; Tannor Fairch- (B) W-K 185, FC 180 (FC: Connor ild 2-4, RBI, 2 R) Morem 44*; Delton Sauer/Matson Houston 5, SA 10 (H: M. John- Kiehne 45’s) son 2-4, 2B, 2 R; Jeremiah Johnson TRC Meet (G: 1st FC, 6th 2-4, 2B, RBI, R) Chatfield. FC’s Miller, Scheevel, GMLOK 14, Southland 3 (GM: and Chatfield’s Isensee (85’s) tied Myhre 5-5, 2B, HR (2), 4 RBI, 2 R; for second. FC’s Tayah Barnes (87) Drew Copley 3-5, two 2B, 2 RBI, 2 and Donney (92) took 6th and 7th. R; Quinn Larson 2-2, 2B, 3 RBI, R; B: 1st L-A, 4th RP, 6th FC, 8th Brenn Olson 2-4, 3B, 2 RBI, R) Kingsland, 12th Chatfield. R-P’s Houston 3, R-P 10 (RP: Dawson Weidemann (84) tied for 5th, RasDahl 2-3, 3 RBI, 2 R; Nate Sarvi mussen (87) tied for 10th. King3-4, 2 R; Carter Weidemann 2-3, sland’s Broadwater (86) tied for 8th, 2 RBI, 2 R; Mason McManimon- Pruter (87) tied for 10th. FC’s Myers 2-3, RBI, 2 R; Caleb Thomp- Sauer (87) tied for 8th) son 2-2, 2B, RBI; Ben Ansell 7 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 ER, Win. H: J. Johnson 2-4, RBI. Canes are 3-7, 3-15) Caledonia 5, RP 3 (RP: Ansell 2-3, 2 RBI. Trojans are 3-14, 5-15) PEM 13, GMLOK 2 [5] (Bulldogs are 6-11, 8-11) M-C 1, SG 2; M-C 12, SG 18 (MC: Drew Wyffels 4-5, 2B, RBI, 4 R; Bryce Michels 2-4, 3B, 2 RBI, 3 R. M-C is 4-6, 4-11)

(B) Lanesboro 198, GMLO 167 (L: Isaac Bierman 44); (G) L 256, GMLO Inc. (L: Snyder 54) SEC Meet (G: 1st Lanesboro (only complete team). 1st Houston’s Jerviss (102), 2nd Lanesboro’s Snyder (112). B: 1st GMLO, 2nd Lanesboro, 3rd Houston (of 4). Burro Bierman (85) took third)

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SEC Meet (B and G: 1st GMLOKS, 2nd LFC. GMLOKS 1st’s: Lewison (110-H, 100, H-Jump, T-Jump), Torkelson (300-H, 1,600, 3,200), Samantha Siskow (100H), Kassidy Kirtz (100), Lauren Buchholtz (400), Sydney Bendtsen (L-Jump), Jordan Beck (L-Jump), the girls 4x100 (Bendtsen, Katelyn Luthe, Emily Hovden, Kirtz), & both 4x200’s (Beck, Mason Heimer, Jack Koenigs, Daniel Hayes-Hall; Bendtsen, Hovden, Buchholtz, Jordyn Glynn). LFC 1st’s: Breitsprecher (300-H), L-Ruen (800), Matt Lutes (800), Miner (200, P-Vault), Treyten Chiglo (P-Vault), Chris Freese (Disc), both 4x400’s (Breitsprecher, Ruen, Ruen, Miner; Michael Harrison, Frank OchtrupDeKeyrel, Carson Kiehne, Chiglo), & both 4x800’s (Maddie Smith, Katie Prinsen, Emily Snyder, Kiera Olson; Harrison, Connor Ruen, Lutes, Kiehne)) PEM Invite (G: 1st PEM, 2nd GMLOKS. B: 4th GMLOKS (of 7). GMLOKS 1st’s: Torkelson (1,600, 3,200, 300-H), Buchholtz (400), Siskow (300-H), the girls 4x200 (Bendtsen, Hovden, Buchholtz, Glynn) & 4x400 (Buchholtz, Glynn, Riley Queensland, Siskow). Siskow (100-H, H-Jump) added two seconds) D-E Invite #2 (G: 1st D-E, 2nd LFC, 3rd Chatfield, 7th RPH. B: 1st Z-M, 2nd Chatfield, 6th RPH, 7th LFC (of 8). LFC 1st’s: Smith (800), Olson (3,200), Miner (P-Vault), Cassidy Ruud (T-Jump), Lutes (1,600, 3,200), the girls 4x400 (see Hot Shots) & 4x800 (Miner, Olson, L.Ruen, B. Ruen). Chat 1st’s: Chase Salerno (110-H, 300H), the boys 4x200 (Ben Muller, Gage Tuohy, Kevin Bradt, Austin Swancutt) & 4x400 (Jack Tuohy, Swancutt, Bradt, G-Tuohy), & both 4x100 throwers relays (Silja Erickson, Jett Tuohy, Kaci Goldsmith, Sarah Baum; Tyler Amy, Sean Morrison, Kyle Upchurch, Joey Steien). RPH 1st’s: Trevor Lundberg (Shot, Disc), Noah Carlson (200), & the girls 4x100 (Ashley Agrimson, Jessilyn Knuston, Kjersta Hinz, Anna Sweet))

Softball

G-E 5, M-C 15 [6] (MC: Vickerman 3-3, two 2B, 5 RBI, R; Avery Arneson 2-2, 3B, 3 RBI, R; Harley McCabe 2-4, 2 RBI, 3 R, Win) GMLOK 16, M-C 11 (GM: Kellyn Webster 2-3, 2 RBI, 3 R;

FCL’s Trace Tollefson finds himself in a bit of a pickle between M-C catcher Tannor Fairchild and SS Drew Wyffels (#5). The play was one of only a few things that went wrong for the Falcons, as they put together a great week. Photo by Paul Trende

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Local dealer for Old Hickory buildings

Kyndra Neis, an employee of Preston Auto Parts/NAPA/Root River Hardware stands in front of one of the Old Hickory sheds on display. Photo by Barb Jeffers By Barb Jeffers While driving through Preston, Minn. on Highway 52, there is something new catching the eye of local residents. Preston Auto Parts/Napa/ Root River Hardware in Preston, Minn. is now carrying the Old Hickory line of storage barns, sheds, portable buildings, mini barns, metal sheds, cabins, playhouses, garages and more. Employee Kyndra Neis explains that the buildings are very “customizable”, so buyers get the exact building they want. The buildings can be purchased outright or rent to own with no credit check and free delivery. Employee Nate Bueltel says

building sizes range between 8’ x 8’ and 14’ x 40’ giving potential buyers a wide range of sizes to choose from depending on what they will be using the building for. Bueltel states they “saw a market” for the buildings and adds there has “been a lot of interest” in the buildings since they were placed out in the lot. “There have been a lot of questions,” notes Bueltel, saying the buildings have “drawn a lot of attention” as people drive by. Old Hickory Buildings, LLC is headquartered in Murfreesboro, Tenn., and has dealers around the country with over 450 locations in 29 states.

According to the business website, oldhickorybuildings.com, “Old Hickory Buildings and Sheds makes quality backyard storage easy and affordable for your home or business” and there is a lot of information and testimonials on the website. The site also states a low price guarantee on any building of equal quality. Built with Mennonite craftsmanship, the website states “Using the old fashioned, country tradition of barn building, we at Old Hickory Buildings and Sheds create quality storage buildings for many happy customers throughout the country. Our factories use the same traditional construction techniques and philosophies handed down from generation to generation among the many Amish and Mennonite communities” which puts buyers at ease that the buildings are solid and sturdy. Preston Auto Parts/Napa/ Root River Hardware has many other useful items throughout the business, so be sure to step inside and see the wide assortment of items they carry. Gardening supplies such as mulch, potting soil, weed killer, rakes, shovels, hoes, flower and vegetable seeds and more are on hand as you need them this spring. Grain-free pet food and other pet supplies, cleaning supplies, plumbing supplies, light bulbs,

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batteries, tarps, large and small brooms, nuts, bolts and so much more can be found in the aisles. Greeting cards and many gift ideas can easily be found when you need a gift for that special person in your life. There are many children’s gifts available as well including toys, books, and swimming toys which will make any child’s face light up when they receive them. And we can’t talk about Napa

without mentioning the full line of auto parts and accessories they have on hand for customers including floor mats, mud guards and air fresheners. Preston Auto Parts/Root River Hardware/Napa is located at 613 Spring Avenue NW in Preston. The phone number is (507) 765-2101. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Kyndra Neis, an employee of Preston Auto Parts/NAPA/Root River Hardware stands in front of a long line of Old Hickory Buildings on display in the business' large parking lot. Photo by Barb Jeffers

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118TH Year of Registered Angus

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angus

Production Sale

Monday, June 6, 2016 1 p.m. at the Lanesboro Sales Commission Complimentary dinner at the Laneseboro Sales Commission

Production Sale

Quaker Hill Rampage 0A36 • Reg. No. 16925771 CED +11: BW +.4: WW +91: YW +161: $W +87.65: $F +140.66: $G +40.70: $B +214.80

Monday,available June 6, 2016for viewing Sunday, June 5 at the Farm Cattle 1 pm at the Lanesboro Sales Commission will be served at the farm, Sunday, June 5. CAB® lunch Sunnyslope Angus LLC

From Ease of Calving o the End Product, this will be our rongest group ever!

70 Bulls & 30 Heifers 12/4/2015 1:30:42 PM

It’s not just your land. It’s your legacy. The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program rewards farmers like you for what you do best,

VAR Discovery 2240 • Reg. No. 17262835 CED +9: BW +.8: WW +79: YW +151: $W +94.04: $F +125.91: $G +48.07: $B +189.07

taking care of your land and its natural resources. To get started and learn more, contact the

All animals in this sale are genomically tested All animals are ultrasound tested and the bulls are semen tested

Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District at (507) 765-3878, ext. 3.

2016 Bulls & Heifers sired by: Quaker Hill Rampage 0A36 V A R Discovery 2240 A A R Ten X 7008 SA Deer Valley All In GAR Prophet S S Hoover Dam H27 GAR Composure Hoover Dam K C F Bennett Absolute Sitz Upward

G A R 5050 Data Manager 0536 Connealy In Focus PA Power Tool 9108 MCC Daybreak EXAR Upshot 0562B PA Full Power 1208 PA Safeguard 021 S S Limelight V11 V A R Reserve 1111

Sale will be on DV Auction

www.FillmoreSWCD.org AAR Ten X 7008 SA • Reg. No. 15719841 CED +8: BW +.3: WW +67: YW +129: $W +87.18: $F +103.93: $G +53.78: $B +201.70

Deer Valley All In • Reg. No. 17307074 CED +13: BW -.2: WW +74: YW +130: $W +92.67: $F +97.59: $G +45.65: $B +171.52

23227 County 21 Lanesboro, MN 55049 (507) 467-3701 or (507) 676-7763 E-mail: ssangus@acegroup.cc

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GAR Prophet • Reg. No. 16295688 CED +11: BW +1.0: WW +75: YW +131: $W +92.70: $F +100.75: $G +55.05: $B +134.17

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100 Head Sell! 23227 County 21 Lanesboro, MN 55049 507-467-3701 or 507-676-7763 Visit website at www.ssangus.com

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Slice of heaven for new owner of Aroma Pie Shoppe

Karna Hudoba is the proud new owner of the Aroma Pie Shoppe in Whalan, Minn. Photo by Barb Jeffers By Barb Jeffers On a bike ride through beautiful bluff country, Karna Hudoba found a slice of heaven she now calls her own. While camping in Lanesboro, Minn. in August of 2015, Karna and her husband, Pat, along with two other couples went for a bike ride on the Root River State Trail through Whalan, Minn., and as they did so her friend saw a for sale sign on the Aroma Pie Shoppe and said “Hey Karna, look at that, it’s for sale,” in a joking manner. The group rode on to Peterson,

Ask a Trooper By Sgt. Troy Christianson Minnesota State Patrol Question: I have heard a lot about “click it or ticket” recently, I thought seatbelt use was at an all-time high? Answer: The 2015 Minnesota Seat Belt Survey shows 94% compliance for front seat occupants. In 1987, there were 4,176 vehicle occupants who suffered severe injuTroy H. ries in traffic Christianson crashes – that number has dropped substantially to 745 in 2015. In a three year period (2013

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Minn., for what Hudoba describes as a “fabulous” lunch. When they wheeled into Whalan on the return trip, they stopped for a piece of pie. As Hudoba sat and enjoyed her delicious piece of pie, she saw the charm and character that the pie shoppe has to offer. Also, with daughter Josephine, 19, in college and son Henry, 17, graduating this year, she thought about buying the business but “I didn’t say anything to anybody, not even my husband” as she mulled over the idea. On the way home to East Beth– 2015), 44% of the 832 people killed in motor vehicle crashes were not wearing seat belts. In 2015 alone, 91 unbelted motorists lost their lives on Minnesota roads. Seat belt use in Greater Minnesota is a serious problem. In fact, belt use is significantly lower here than in the Twin Cities area. As a result, in 2015, more than 87% of the state’s fatalities occurred in greater Minnesota. This is hard to believe considering more than half the state’s population resides in the Twin Cities’ metro area. Minnesota Child Seat Law and steps: In Minnesota, all children must be in a child restraint until they are 4’ 9” tall, or at least age eight, whichever comes first. • Rear-facing child seats Newborns to at least one year and 20 pounds; recommended up to age two. It is safest to keep a child rear-facing as long as possible. • Forward-facing seats - Age two until around age four. It’s preferable to keep children in a harnessed restraint until they reach the maximum weight limit. • Booster seats - Use after outgrowing a forward-facing harnessed restraint; safest to remain in a booster until 4’ 9” tall, or at least age eight, whichever comes

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pie to choose from on any given day. Hudoba states, “We do have around of 45 or 50 types of pie” we can make so the selection can vary greatly from day to day. She also notes, “If people call and want a special type I’ll make it,” and adds, “they can buy just a slice, they don’t have to buy the whole pie, but I will make sure it’s there for them” when they come in. You can have your pie ala mode or have an ice cream cone on one of the upcoming hot summer days as you relax on the porch and watch the activity on the bike trail just across the street. Hudoba plans to add a few new options and specialties to her pie shoppe and has already added a line of teas and Roastery 7 artisan coffee, which is a Minnesota-based company, for her customers to enjoy. She will also be adding Italian sodas which she learned how to make when she was a barista and is hoping to have small Father’s Day cakes available for customers to purchase. A very exciting addition, lunches, will be available beginning Memorial weekend which means pie can be for dessert after a delicious meal. Be sure to stop in to Aroma Pie Shoppe and enjoy the pie you have come to know and love and see what new products the owner has to share. The address of the Aroma Pie Shoppe is 618 Main St. in Whalan. Business hours after Memorial Day are Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information phone the Aroma Pie Shoppe at (507) 4672623, visit the business facebook page, and watch for a website coming soon.

el, Minn., Hudoba spoke with her husband about the possibility of purchasing the pie shoppe. The couple agreed the pros outweighed the cons and went forward with the purchase. “My husband and I were looking at another business up where we lived,” said Hudoba, but says they ran into road block after road block, they decided it wasn’t meant to be and Hudoba says that “when something like this falls into your lap” you have to know that “I was guided here for a reason”. Since purchasing the business on April 15, 2016, Hudoba has been busy “sprucing up” the pie shoppe, she says, explaining she wants to add her own touches to make it her own. The restroom was re-done and other touches added to give the space a “rustic farmhouse chic-y kind of a vibe,” says Hudoba. The tables on the porch were resurfaced and adorable chairs were added that accent the tables perfectly. She has help from family with painting and decorating, including her mother, Audrey and sister, Shestin who have moved to Minnesota from Indiana. The two are in Whalan helping out on a part-time basis until Hudoba gets settled in to her new role as business owner. Hudoba’s daughter, a swimmer with Moorhead College, will also be working at the pie shoppe. Hudoba’s first day open as the owner of Aroma Pie Shoppe was Saturday, May 14, 2016 and she says area residents and tourists have been “very welcoming”, with people stopping in to meet her and many sending congratulatory plants and flowers. Hudoba states “I love the area,

I love the beauty of everything” adding “it’s just so breathtaking down here” and she hopes to be able to get out and enjoy more of the natural beauty of Fillmore County now that her business is up and running smoothly. Part of the reason the Aroma Pie Shoppe is running so smoothly through the transition of ownership is because the former owner, Maggie Gergen, is working with Hudoba to get the pie recipes down. All of Gergen’s pie recipes were included in the sale of the pie shoppe, so Hudoba is taking lessons from Gergen. “She’s been fabulous,” says Hudoba, about Gergen mentoring her. Hudoba says “I knew a few years ago that I was going to own something someday; that was always my goal so I went out and did my due diligence,” learning many aspects of the food service industry. She worked at a bakery making doughnuts in the middle of the night and says, “I would pump out 80 dozen by myself.” She worked at a coffee shop and became a barista and learned how to open the business in the morning. At a different company she closed the business at night to learn how that process worked. Hudoba has experience decorating cakes on a large scale, where they would decorate thousands of cakes a day. Hudoba is now learning to produce the mouth-watering pies on a scale large enough to keep her customers satisfied. She also has fond memories of making pies with her grandmother. Aroma Pie Shoppe has “upwards of fifteen” different varieties of

first. • Seat belts - Use when children can sit with their back against the vehicle seat and have their knees bent comfortably over the edge with their feet touching the floor. Belts should be worn snug across the hips or thighs and should never be tucked under the arm or behind the back. More than 300 law enforcement agencies will participate in the May 23 – June 5 Click It or Ticket campaign. Even if you think you are a good driver, seat belts protect you from unsafe drivers and road hazards. Speak up — if you’re driving, make sure all of your passengers are buckled up before you put the car into “drive”. You can avoid a ticket — and a crash — if you simply buckle up, drive at safe speeds, pay attention and of course, drive sober. Help us drive Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths. A portion of state statutes were used with permission from the Office of the Revisor of Statutes. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901-5848. (Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@state.mn.us) Twitter:MSPPIO_SOUTH

SEMAC awards arts grants to Fillmore County organizations This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund. On May 17, 2016, the board of directors of the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) awarded 34 grants for a total of $223,890 in funding to applicants throughout southeastern Minnesota. This included $186,535 to fund 21 Arts & Cultural Heritage grants, $28,665 to fund ten Presenter/ Production Assistance grants, and $8,690 to fund three Small Towns/Rural Areas grants. SEMAC is the State Arts Board-designated granting authority for local/regional arts producing and sponsoring organizations and disburses funds allocated for this purpose by the Minnesota State Legislature. The SEMAC region includes the counties of Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona.

For information about the grant application process, eligibility, or grant writing assistance, contact the SEMAC office at 2778 D Commerce Dr. NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901 or call (507) 281-4848. Information may also be found on our Web site at www.semac. org. Grants were awarded to each of the following Fillmore County organizations: • Brave Community Theatre received a $3,000 Presenter/ Production Assistance grant for Production of an original tragedy entitled GOATS. • City of Peterson received a $3,000 Small Towns/Rural Areas grant for The Arts Blossom in Peterson - 2016 Summer Music Series. • Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center received a $10,000 Arts & Cultural Heritage grant for 2016 Stringwood Chamber Music Festival. • Preston Area Arts Council received a $10,000 Arts & Cultural Heritage grant for Hooked on Preston Community Mural.

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Fillmore County Police Reports Chatfield Police Department Bradley Dean McGovern, 51, Chatfield, Minn.; 4/6/2016, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $500, Total Fees $615. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (5/10/2016): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, Sign Probation Agreement, Sign releases of information as directed, Complete Chemical Assessment follow all recommendations - provide copy to DFO within 45 days, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Complete booking, Take medications in the prescribed dosage and frequency. Ivan Wijetunge, 47, Austin, Tex.; 4/5/2016, Speeding – Exceed Limit 30 mph – Urban District (43/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Brandon J. Bealty, 21, Mapleton, Ill.; 2/22/2016, Unlawful Passing – Against Signs, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Kimberly Marie Black, 50, Burleson, Tex.; 4/11/2016, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Troy Alan Bothun, 30, Harmony, Minn.; 4/11/2016, Driving After Suspension, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 4/11/2016, Uninsured Vehicle – Driver Violation, Fine $200. Brandon Sean Cole, 24, Ostrander, Minn.; 3/6/2016, Speeding (75/55), Fine $70, Total

Fees $230. Tara Kathleen Dodson, 49, Mabel, MN; 2/11/2016, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol, Fine $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 5/9/2018), Total Fees $1,020. Local Confinement – 365 days (stay 335 days for two years). Staggered sentencing (nine days, seven days, seven days, seven days). Credit for time served: one day. Serve as: work release and weekends (if eligible). Jail time to be completed by July 1. If defendant complies with staggered sentencing, jail time may be deferred. If defendant is convicted of another DWI, all jail time may be executed. Supervised probation for two years – Conditions (5/9/2016): Sign Probation Agreement, Contact probation officer as directed, Follow all instructions of probation, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign releases of information as directed, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, 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, Educational assessment/program - Relapse Program, No alcohol/ controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Submit to Chemical Testing, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and things as directed by probation officer, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Maintain employment and residence, No driving without insurance, No driver’s license violations. Natasha Ann-Marie Dominick, 23, Minneapolis, Minn.; 2/20/2016, Driving After Revoca-

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tion, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. 2/20/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40. Chantalle Amber Glenn, 35, Mattoon, Ill.; 3/7/2016, Speeding (76/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Gerald Kenneth Hayes, 23, Florissant, Mo.; 3/10/2016, Exceed Limit 30 mph – Urban District (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Toby Robert Hovland, 28, Rushford, Minn.; 3/29/2016, Speeding (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Isaac Thomas Hubka, 20, Cresco, Iowa; 4/9/2016, Driving Without a Valid License or Vehicle Class/Type; Multiple Licenses Prohibited, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Melissa Lynn Konsti, 33, Lanesboro, Minn.; 4/2/2016, Speeding (41/30), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Magan Elizabeth Miller, 28, LeRoy, Minn.; 4/6/2016, Driving After Cancellation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Maryiah Rose Miller, 20, Lanesboro, Minn.; 4/27/2016, Consumption by Persons Under 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Tylar James Miller, 18, Lanesboro, Minn.; 4/3/2016, Failure to Stop at Stop Signs or Stop Lines, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. 4/3/2016, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Use or Possession, Fine $50. 4/3/2016, Possess/Sale Small Amount of Marijuana - No Remuneration, Fine $50. Dennis Ronald Recward, 39, Rochester, Minn.; 3/28/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Shawn Conard Reichstadt, 25, Ostrander, Minn.; 4/20/2016, Operate Unregistered Vehicle/ Without Plates Displayed on Public Street/Highway, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Laura E. Rodino, 55, Southington, Conn.; 3/1/2016, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Zachary Thomas Stahnke, 19, Spring Valley, Minn.; 3/16/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Tanner James Thobe, 20, Spring Valley, Minn.; 4/11/2016, Motor Vehicle Title - Fail to Notify Department of Any Fact Required, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. Local Confinement – 30 days (stay 30 days for six months). Unsupervised probation for six months – Conditions (5/10/2016): Remain law abiding, Proof of transfer of title to be filed within two weeks to Attorney Springer. Jeffery Lynn Thomas, 51, Spring Valley, Minn.; 3/29/2016, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passengers Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Kanesha Lannette Walker, 35, Grand Prairie, Tex.; 3/26/2016, Speeding – Exceed Limit 30 mph – Urban District (43/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Megan Elizabeth Warwich, 22, Stoughton, Wis.; 4/4/2016, Speeding – Exceed Limit 30 mph – Urban District (49/30), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Cody Allan Winfield, 20, St. Charles, Minn.; 4/23/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. Fees $130. Derek Ngai Wun, 51, Iowa City, Iowa; 2/19/2016, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. MN State Patrol – Rochester Leah Zusan Blair, 35, White Bear Lake, Minn.; 2/29/2016, Speeding (71/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Megan Marie Brown, 18, Rushford, Minn.; 3/10/2016, Duty to Drive with Due Care, Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Lisa Apel Christianson, 51, Eagan, Minn.; 4/3/2016, Speeding (78/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Dawn T. Corpolongo, 58, Peoria, Ariz.; 4/9/2016, Speed Exceed in Special Zone Set by Commissioner (50/40), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Adam Weyandt Fulton, 35, Duluth, Minn.; 4/30/2016, Speeding (75/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Leslie Maureen Hansen, 62, New Hampton, Iowa; 3/11/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Isaac Thomas Hubka, 20, Cresco, Iowa; 3/4/2016, Speeding (91/55), Fine $150, Total Fees $390. Mark Mitchell Lawstuen, 27, Lanesboro, Minn.; 4/18/2016, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Matthew Kristian Nelson, 31, Rochester, Minn.; 3/28/2016,

Speeding (73/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Daniel Joseph O’Connell, 56, Spring Valley, Minn.; 5/4/2016, Seat Belt Required – Driver and Passenger Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Timothy Hall Slager, 56, Iowa City, Iowa; 5/4/2016, Wrong Class/No Endorsement, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Elizabeth Ellen Swan, 24, Preston, Minn.; 3/3/2016, Speeding (77/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Paris Chenie Taylor, 42, Irving, Tex.; 4/8/2016, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Preston Police Department Matthew Paul Halvorson, 29, Peterson, Minn.; 3/30/2016, Driver Involved Fails to Stop for Collision - Driven or Attended Vehicle, Fine $100, Total Fees including $500 in restitution $690. Rushford Police Department Ibraheem Farah Hamza Khalifa, 30, Rushford, Minn.; 3/18/2016, Disorderly Conduct-Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/ Obscene, Fine $500 (stay $200 until 5/12/2017), Total Fees $390. Local Confinement – 30 days (stay 30 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (5/12/2016): Domestic abuse evaluation, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., MAY 31 •Senior Strength Training, 8:309:10am, Harmony Community Center. Info, call (507) 272-3731.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-6pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Senior Strength Training, 10:15-11am, Spring Valley Community Center. Info, call (507) -272-3731.* •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.*

•Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •Musical Tribute to the Civilian Conservation Corps, 6:30pm, Chatfield Public Library. •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St.* •AA Closed meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.*

WED., JUNE 1 •Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.*

THURS., JUNE 2 •Senior Coffee and Dessert, 9am, Clara House, Harmony.*

•Chatfield Brass Band rehearsal, 7pm, Chatfield Elem. Band Room. New members welcome. (507) 867-3315.*

•Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:304pm, Tenborg Building, 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St. NW.* •Senior Exercise Class, 10:30-11am, Mabel Senior Dining/Fire Hall. Info, call (507) 288-6944.* •Story Hour for ages 3-5, 11am, Harmony Public Library.* •Merry Meeters Birthday Club, 2pm, Village Square. Roll call: new local place to visit. •Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, 2nd floor, 202 N. Oak.*

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

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•Cowboy Church, 6pm, Cherry Grove United Methodist Church, 18183 160th St., rural Spring Valley. •Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*

•Mabel AA meeting, 7:30pm, Mabel Telephone Company, lower level, 214 N Main St., Mabel.*

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SAT., JUNE 4 •Simple Living Farmers’ Market, 8:3011:30am, 43901 St Hwy 44, Mabel.* •Spring Valley Area Food Shelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.*

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COUNTY PROJECTS BIDS CLOSE JUNE 13, 2016 FILLMORE COUNTY, MN

offered to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age;

notice of application for a livestock feedlot permit Notice is hereby given per MInnesota Statutes, Chapter 116, that Omodt & Jorde Farms GP has made application to the MInnesota Pollution Control Agency and/or to the County of Fillmore for a permit to construct or expand a feedlot with a capacity of 500 animal units or more. The existing and proposed feedlot will be located in Fillmore County, T103N, R8W, Section 14, SW/SE of Norway Township, Minnesota. The existing facility consists of 420 slaughter steers, housed in a combination of open lots and confinement buildings for a total of 420 animal units. The proposed facility will consist of a 56’x120’ total confinement building housing 120 animal units of slaughter steers. Manure will be stored as a manure pack. The total animal units fo the existing and proposed unit of the site will be 550 animal units. This publication shall constitute as notice to each resident and each owner of real property within 5,000 feet of the perimeter of the proposed feedlot as required by Minnesota State Law. Publish 23, 30

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer, at the Fillmore County Highway Department, Preston, MN until 1:30 p.m. on the 13th day of June, 2016, for the following project: SP 023-070-002: Chevron signs installation project, to be installed on curves at 43 individual locations county wide. Quantity is 720, furnish and install sign chevron 18” X 24” (W1-8). Plan and proposal price is $25.00 picked up, and $30.00 if sent by US mail. Plans, Proposal and Specifications can be examined and obtained from the Fillmore County Highway Department, 909 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN 55965, ph. # 507-765-3854. Request for plans and proposals must be accompanied by a check, draft or a money order, payable to the Fillmore County Treasurer, in the amount mentioned above. Bids submitted must be individually sealed, and identified on the outside for each specific project. A bidder’s bond or a certified check in the amount of at least 5% of the total amount bid and payable must accompany the bid to the Treasurer of Fillmore County. Fillmore County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Minimum wage rates to be paid by the Contractors have been predetermined and are subject to the Work Hours Act of 1962, P.L. 87-581 and implementing regulations. READ CAREFULLY THE WAGE SCALES AND DIVISION A OF THE SPECIAL PROVISIONS AS THEY AFFECT THIS/ THESE PRoJECT/PROJECTS The County of Fillmore hereby notifies all bidders: in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Act), as amended and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Subtitle A Part 21, Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation, it will affirmatively assure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded maximum opportunity to participate and/or to submit bids in response to this invitation, and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin in consideration for an award; In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, and Title 23, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 230 Subpart A-Equal Employment Opportunity on Federal and Federal-Aid Construction Contracts (including supportive services), it will affirmatively assure increased participation of minority groups and disadvantaged persons and women in all phases of the highway construction industry, and that on any project will be provided to all persons without regard to their race, color, disability, age, religion, sex or national origin;

in accordance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act, Minnesota Statute 363A.36 Certificates of Compliance for Public Contracts, and 363A.37 Rules for Certificates of Compliance, it will assure that appropriate parties to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement possess valid Certificates of Compliance. If you are not a current holder of a compliance certificate issued by the Minnesota Department of Human Rights and intend to bid on any job in this advertisement you must contact the Department of Human Rights immediately for assistance in obtaining a certificate. The following notice from the Minnesota Department of Human Rights applies to all contractors: “It is hereby agreed between the parties that Minnesota Statute, section 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 are incorporated into any contract between these parties based on this specification or any modification of it. A copy of Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules, parts 5000.3400 to 5000.3600 is available upon request from the contracting agency.” “It is hereby agreed between the parties that this agency will require affirmative action requirements be met by contractors in relation to Minnesota Statute 363A.36 and Minnesota Rules 5000.3600. Failure by a contractor to implement an affirmative action plan or make a good faith effort shall result in revocation of its certificate or revocation of the contract (Minnesota Statute 363A.36, Subd. 2 and 3.)” A minimum goal of 0% Good Faith Effort to be subcontracted to Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. Dated: May 6, 2016 Ronald Gregg, County Engineer Fillmore County, MN Publish 16,23,30

notice for quotes for road side mowing for FILLMORE TOWNSHIP Fillmore Township Board is asking for sealed quotes on the following: Road side mowing, not to exceed 43 miles per time. Mowing job entails one pass in the spring and one pass in the fall. Must furnish tractor, mower, and the fuel. Certificate of insurance is required with quote. Quotes are to be received by mail no later than Monday, June 13, 2016 to Bonnie Heidtke, 26297 Cty 7, Fountain, MN 55935, or delivered by 7 p.m. to Town Hall on June 13, when quotes will be opened. We reserve the right to reject any or all quotes. Bonnie Heidtke Fillmore Township Clerk 507-459-3443 Publish 23, 30 SALE OF PLOW TRUCK City of Mabel, MINNESOTA Make: Ford Model: F-450 4X4 Regular Chassis Cab Year: 2000 Mileage: 31,000 Engine: 6.8L EFI V-10 Accessories: 9’x7’ Dump Box with fold down sides, 8611 LP Blizzard Plow The truck will be available for inspection Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Mabel Wastewater Treatment Plant. The sale will go to the highest bidder subject to seller’s right to reject any or all bids. Bidders must submit a written bid identifying the amount of the bid. Successful bidder(s) must pay the full purchase price by June 15, 2016. All bids must be delivered to Mabel City Hall, 201 South Main Street, P.O. Box 425, Mabel, MN 55954, by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Bids will be reviewed at the city council meeting on June 8, 2016. Publish 30,6

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Summary of Minutes May 10, 2016 County Board Meeting The Fillmore County Board met in regular session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION 2016-023: Support of National Emergency Medical Services Week RESOLUTION 2016-024: Support of Regional Economic Development Study RESOLUTION 2016-025: Final payment for CSAH 9, surface reconditioning project SAP 023-609-004, Bristol Township RESOLUTION 2016-026: Final payment for CSAH 14 surface reconditioning project SAP 023-614-008, Bloomfield Township RESOLUTION 2016-027: Final payment for CSAH 20 surface reconditioning project SAP 023-620-003, York Township The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda. • the following Consent Agenda: 1. May 3, 2016 County Board minutes. 2. Payment of Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., invoice for Greenleafton Community Sanitary Project professional services. • Attorney Corson to negotiate with Waste Management for an extended timeframe. • rehire Geralyn Stevens, as temporary jailer. • hire Shane McKee as intermittent deputy. • reappointment of Ronald Gregg, County Engineer, for four years. • resignation of Kim Wangen, Home Health Aide. • resignation of Shirl Boelter, Auditor/Treasurer and authorized signature of separation agreement. • revised Cooperative Agreement for 2016 Crest Initiative. • signature of Association of Minnesota Counties transportation letter. • application for capitalization grant through United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Program. • signature of Property Assessed Clean Energy Program agreement. • Coordinator Vickerman and Commissioner Bakke to write letter of response regarding Representative Greg Davids’ newspaper article regarding MNSure and Medical Assistance. • pay registration fee plus tax for 2016 Ford Transit Connect XLT Wagon for Veteran Services Department. • award CSAH 1 Reconstruction Project to low bidder Griffin Construction Company, Inc. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Fillmore County Treasurer-credit card, grant purchases, gas, other travel expense $4,258.46 Midwest Teletron, Inc., equipment purchase $800.20 Schmidt, Larry, services $2,616.00 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $7,674.66 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (37 bills - not listed) $3,852.90 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $11,527.56 INFRA FUND Vendor Name, Description Fillmore County Treasurer-credit card/ACH, registration fees TOTAL INFRA FUND

Amount $630.00 $630.00

ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Dunn Blacktop Co., Inc., cold mix $2,483.00 Hovey Oil Co., Inc., fuel $9,341.63 Rochester Sand & Gravel, Inc., services $203,255.82 Zenke, Inc., services $28,809.75 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $243,890.20 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (11 bills - not listed) $1,735.48 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $245,625.68 MPC SEPTIC LOANS FUND Vendor Name, Description MN Pollution Control Agency, payment of loan TOTAL MPC SEPTIC LOANS FUND

Amount $5,407.13 $5,407.13

AIRPORT FUND Vendor Name, Description Fillmore County Treasurer-credit card/ACH, other travel expense TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) TOTAL AIRPORT FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (3 bills not listed) TOTAL AIRPORT FUND

Amount $512.19 $512.19 $874.72 $1,386.91

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (EDA) Vendor Name, Description TOTAL EDA FUND BILLS OVER $500 (None) TOTAL EDA FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (3 bills not listed) TOTAL EDA FUND

Amount $0.00 $61.56 $61.56

The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Bobbie Vickerman, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 30

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NOTICE OF ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners adopted an amendment to the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance, adding a new section, #739 titled Agricultural Tourism Business, on May 3, 2016. The Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance can be viewed in its entirety on the Fillmore County website at www. co.fillmore.mn.us. Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 23, 30, 6

NOTICE The Fillmore County Planning Commission will conduct a meeting on the evening of June 9, 2016 in Room 601L in the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street Preston, MN starting at 7:00 p.m. There will be a public hearing on a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Section 612, Shoreland District. There will also be a discussion of other potential Zoning Ordinance revisions. Cristal Adkins Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 30

Sealed BidS for

Bristol Township Hall Building

to be removed from present site no later than august 1, 2016. Bids will be accepted up to 6pm Monday, June 13, 2016. Submit bids to eunice Biel 24983 120th St • Harmony, MN

Contact supervisors with questions.

Township officers have the right to reject any or all bids.

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PUBLIC NOTICES STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Other Civil - Quiet Title Court File No. 23-CV-16-302 Steven Arends, Plaintiff -vsFrancis Bartlett, Alvin Jeche, Ella Jeche, Emma Jeche, Gustav Jeche, also known as Gust Jeche, William C. Nordhorn, Linda Nordhorn, Alan D. Williams, Joanne Williams, also known as Joanne M. Williams, Walter C. Wendorf, Gary L. Nordhorn, Arlyn W. Nordhorn, Marlys C. Ruesink, Diane Penny Nordhorn, Donovan Ruesink, Stacie Ruesink, also known as Stacie 1. Ruesink, HSBC Mortgage Services, Inc., Casey B. Bates, Kelly R. Hansen, Amy A. Petrick, Raymond J. Grabau, Mildred A. Grabau, also all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest, or lien in the real estate described in the complaint herein, including the heirs at law and legatees and devisees of any of the foregoing defendants who are deceased, Defendants. SUMMONS 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiffs Complaint against you is attached to this Summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at: Springer & Gumbel, P.A. 141 West Fillmore St. P.O. Box 469 Preston, MN. 55965. 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiffs Complaint. In your Answer you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THE SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If you do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can then be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have infonnation about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTE RNATIVE DIS PUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response to the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT MAY AFFECT OR BRING INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN FILLMORE COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA: The East 50 feet of the South Half of Lot 13 and the South Ha If of Lot 14, Bartlett and Bank’s Addition to the City of Wykoff. Also the South 12 feet of the East 53.5 feet of the North Half of Lot 13 in Bartlett and Bank’s Addition to the City of Wykoff. Also the South 12 feet of the North half of Lot 14 in Bartlett and Bank’s Addition to the City of Wykoff Fillmore County, Minnesota. The object of this action is to determine that the defendants have no right, title, estate, interest or lien in or on the above described real estate. NOTICE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM. No personal claim is made against any of the defendants in the action above entitled /s/ Scott K. Springer, Attorney Scott K. Springer #0313695 Springer & Gumbel, PA 141 W. Fillmore St.

Monday, May 30, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICES P.O. Box 469 Preston, MN. 55965 Phone 507-765-3600 Facsimile: 507-765-3629 Attorneys for Plaintiff, Steven Arends

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rn/LPnCharge nurse 30-40hrs. per week am/Pm or Pm shifts night Position also open new siGn on Bonus: rn/LPn - $1500 tma - $1000 registered nursing assistant - $1000 Gundersen Harmony Care Center 815 Main Ave. S. Harmony, MN 55939

SuperviSory

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

Vehicle Maintenance and Installations This individual will need good mechanical and electrical skills. Able to trouble shoot truck and trailer repairs; able to install aftermarket equipment to trucks; Manage DOT regulations with drivers and supervise load procurement for our shipping department. This position offers very good pay for the right individual who can take charge.

part-time Activity Assistant

poSitionS AvAilAble

Team Leaders and Floor Supervisors This is hands-on welding and supervision of small teams of welders. This position entails good leadership skills, excellent understanding of welding techniques and building processes. If you are seeking an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career, this position offers great opportunity in pay and advancement. • Excellent work environment • Over 20 excellent benefits including: Health Insurance, Matching 401K, Attendance bonus, Profit share, and Paid uniforms

We want people who are looking for long-term employment with a great company.

Stop by our office on Hwy 9 or email for a job applications:

AluM-line, inC. P.O. Box 59, Hwy. 9 West • Cresco, IA 52136 Email: alumline@alumline.com www.alumline.com

HELP WANTED

Fabricator & Qualified Welders Harmony Enterprises is seeking someone who is friendly, career orientated, hardworking and thrives to make sure the customer is satisfied. FABRICATOR: Work with Shear, Saws, Press Brake, Burntable, Radial Arm Drills. Must be able to read prints, utilize a variety of power and air tools, must be able to perform high quality work in a fast paced setting - day shift. Starting pay determined by experience and ability. References required. QuAlIFIed WeldeRs: Harmony Enterprises, Inc. has immediate openings for qualified welders - day shift. Starting pay determined by experience and ability. References required. Benefits available include: Heath Insurance, 401K, Life Insurance, On-site child care at Harmony Kids Learning Center, and AFLAC. If interested, pick up an application at 704 Main Ave N, Harmony MN 55939. Pre-Employment drug screen required. Please submit resumes to Mike Smith at msmith@harmony1.com or mail to Harmony Enterprises, Inc. 704 Main Ave N. Harmony, MN 55939

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

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

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EMPLOYMENT

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

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EMPLOYMENT

(assisted living attendant)

& Cook

Competitive Pay, Benefits and Flexible Schedule.

Park Lane Estates Assisted Living

111 Fillmore Place SE, Preston, MN Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Park Lane Estates Assisted Living

RN Wanted Part-Time Very flexible hours, competitive pay rate, benefits warm caring place to work family orientated. 24 to 32 hours per week. 111 Fillmore Place SE, Preston, MN

Freelance Writer

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

NEW STARTING WAGE SCALE

Full-Time & ParT-Time

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

Chosen Valley Care Center, InC.

Equal Opportunity Employer

More info and application at www.harmonytel.com/jobs Harmony Telephone Company is seeking to fill a full time, entry level position focused on customer:  Computer repair  Technical support  Basic networking set-up and maintenance Qualifications include:  A positive attitude  The motivation to be part of a successful team with the ability to complete tasks as an individual  The drive to learn new skills and stay current with changing technology  Certifications and/or previous experience in networking or technical support preferred.  Previous customer service experience  Excellent interpersonal skills are a plus Submit resume and cover letter (including wage requirements) to Harmony Telephone Company, PO Box 308, Harmony, MN 55939. Applications can be picked up at our office at 35 First Ave NE, Harmony, MN. Applications and a more detailed job description are available at www.harmonytel.com. Please submit resume or application no later than June 10th, 2016.

Sat., May 28 at 9am Sharp- Amish Country Consignment Auction. Quilts, flowers, and much more. For more info call Bill Gathje at Boyum Auction Service, 507-458-8560. Listing in the Journal. Sat., June 4 at 9am- Amish retirement auction. Machinery, Horse, Household, and much more. Auctioneer Fox Auction LLC. Listing in the Journal. Sun., June 5 at 9am - Antique, Collectible, Tool, and Household Auction. Sale held at Spring Valley Sales Auction Building, 412 East Park Street, Spring Valley, MN. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www. springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183. Notice in the Journal. Tue. & Fri., May-June at 10am- Country Fresh Produce Auction. Hanging baskets, Bedding Plants, & More! For more info call Murt Boyum at Boyum Auction Service, 507-273-6941. Listing in the Journal.

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

***Full-time Production*** Great Place to Work! CMG is Hiring for 1st and 2nd shift production positions.

F/T Permanent positions with OT when available We offer a 401k plan Great Performance is rewarded. $9.50/hour. Excellent Vacation Pkg., Paid 8 hr. for Holidays, Medical & Dental available. If you are looking for a company that you can grow with, this is a great opportunity!!!

Through Sun., June 5 at 5:30pm - DARR online auction. For more info and complete listing, DARR Auctions & Realty 800-852-0010 or www. darrauctions.com. Listing in Journal. Sat., May 28 - Tues., June 7 at 6pm- 10 Day online auction. Vehicles, Motorcycle, Guns, and much more. For more info call Tony at Tony Montgomery Realty & Auction Co., 507-2597502. Listing in the Journal. To list your Auction 507-765-2151

Be Green

Drug testing & Background screen required APPly in Person At CMG 3707 Commercial Dr. SW Rochester, 55902 Or call 507-923-4955 We look forward to meeting you!

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature, and caring individuals

Dietary Aide • Day or Evening Shift Housekeeping/Laundry Aide • Part-time

A Senior Living Community

NOW HIRING Full-Time Combination Technician

AUCTION CALENDAR

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

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals

evening/night Shift nurse Full-time

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

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

nurse Full Time

1,000 Sign On

Harmony House Restaurant

is seeking ambitious individuals for part-time wait staff and cooking staff. Approximately 20 hours per week. Must be able to do early mornings and lunch shifts. Some weekends involved. Students are welcome to apply. Experience preferred, but not necessary.

Apply at the Harmony House Restaurant, downtown Harmony. Contact Marilyn at 507-886-4612

nurse Full Time

Mabel Green lea$1,000 senior living is On Sign looking for Special people Who Want to Make a Difference

Part-time

RN/lPN "Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status, or any other legally protected characteristic."

Green lea Manor Nursing Home

115 N. Lyndale Ave. Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436 • EOE

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FOR RENT

FOR SALE

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

House for rent in country near Fountain. 4 Bedroom, 2 Car garage, $700 per month plus utilites. References required. First month, last month, plus deposit. 507-273-7336. r30,6-x

Wood pallets. All sizes and wood colors. $5 each. Call 507-251-5297. s23tfn-x

Central Boiler certified Classic Edge OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. The perfect combination of performance and value. Financing Available with approved credit of applicant. Call Today! Theobald Heating Solutions 507-533-4523. s30,6,13-o

Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn- x

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

EZ-GO & Yamaha GOlf Carts SaleS & Service New & USed Ivan Vreeman

507-273-6928

TRAILER SALES & SERVICE, Inc. 507-886-4600

no Waiting List!

70 4th Street NW • Harmony MN

Are yOu AT LeAST 62 yeArS Or BeTTer, hAnDiCAppeD Or DiSABLeD?

ironsidetrailersales.net 1 block West of Kwik Trip next to Solberg Welding

• Community Room with Big Screen TV and Kitchen • Elevator • Spacious 1 Bedroom Apartments with appliances • Close to City Library, Churches, Downtown and Medical Center

Tickets ~ $5 Adult • $4 Kids & Seniors

Money Monster Friday, Saturday, & Sunday June 3rd, 4th, 5th......7:30pm

Rated R • Run Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Bring your own Bucket for popcorn every day & save! www.jemmovies.com • 507-886-7469

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 Used Wenonah canoe 17 feet long in good working condition with no leaks. Call 507-251-5297. w23tfn-x Wanted: Garage to rent in or near Lanesboro. Call 952-484-7345, David Tacke. w30,6-x

See us for all your trailer sale and service needs!

FARM

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

Owned by Dennis Solberg of Solberg Welding 507-886-4602

AUTOS

507-765-2151 ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com

For Sale: Grain Bins. One 27 foot by 6 rings and one 27 foot by 9 rings. Reasonable. Call 507-459-1724. f30,6o

MOTORCYCLES: TOP CASH PAID! For Old Motorcycles! 1900-1979. DEAD OR ALIVE! 920-371-0494 (MCN) DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 1-800-283-0205 (MCN)

Call today to receive your paper today! 765-2151

DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 855-752-6680 (MCN) UPDATES GALORE! REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

SAME OWNER FOR THE PAST 58 YEARS

NEW LISTING

TIM DANIELSON

#4071356

• 3 Bedroom • 2 Baths • Main floor living • Open layout • Appliances • Deck • Metal roof • Totally remodeled kitchen • New vinyl siding • Perfect for the one starting out or downsizing

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

sold

SOLD • 3 Main floor • 2 baths • OLD Sbedrooms 213 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD S• 2OBathsL• 2DCar garage • • 2 Bedrooms 31253 STATE HWY 250, LANESBORO LDGarage, SO2 Baths, • 3 Bedrooms, 21225 COUNTY 20, PRESTON

#4070719

• 3 Bedrooms • Main floor living • Remodeled • Newer roof, furnace, water heater, windows • Appliances • Steel siding • Deck • Storage shed • Ideal for downsizing or starting out • Move-in Condition

7 AVE B NE, CHATFIELD

1515 AMCO DR SE, CHATFIELD

SATURDAY, JUNE 4TH 10:30 AM - 12:00 NOON

$339,900 #4071346

• 5 Bedrooms • 4 Baths,• 3 Car heated garage * 3,522 sq. ft., • Wood floors • Ceramic tile • Fireplace • Private Master w/ceramic shower • 2nd floor laundry • Main level office • Custom cabinets • 3 finished levels * Walkout Lower level w/in floor heat •Patio • Mud room

METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED NEW PRICE

#4065628

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

GRANITE TOPS

NEW LISTING

$109,900

SPACIOUS & CONVENIENTLY LOCATED

REDUCED 22K

#4066480

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

242 GOLD ST NORTH, WYKOFF

$67,500 #4063449

$89,900

$99,000 #4058113 • 3 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3,384 sq. ft. • 0.20 acre lot 924 WASHINGTON ST NW, PRESTON 160 1ST STREET NW, HARMONY

#4068237

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Remodeled baths • 2 Car garage • Fireplace • Wood floors • Partially finished LL • Main floor living • 2,274 sq. ft. • 3 City lots • Possible rental on 2nd floor ($525/month) • Wood floors • Original woodwork • Leaded window • Purchase Garage/outbuilding separate • Newer roof, vinyl siding, central air & furnace

For more information on these listings and others visit...

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

www.timdanielson.com

#4071627

1.10 ACRES

$369,900

2053 VALLEY VIEW LANE NE, CHATFIELD

$129,900

BEAUTIFUL TURN OF THE CENTURY HOME

2.95 ACRES 2.95 ACRES

• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • 2 Car Ga-

618 14TH ST SE, ROCHESTER

708 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD

• 4 Bedrooms on one level • 1.5 Bath • 0.26 acre lot • 9’ ceilings • Main floor laundry • Updated windows • Steel siding • New roof, furnace, water heater & disposal • Hardwood floors • Well-maintained • Great location

CUSTOM HOME IN GREAT LOCATION

BRAND NEW – OPEN FLOOR PLAN

homes@timdanielson.com

ELCOR Realty Co.

923 FILLMORE ST. SE, CHATFIELD

$139,900 526 1ST ST, FOUNTAIN

#4068878

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

LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE

LANESBORO – New rural subdivision with acreage lots located next to bike trail with Root River frontage and trout stream access. Shared well & 46 acres of common area. Call for details! $99,900 $87,900 CHATFIELD – Commercial lot offering 0.85 acres, city utilities, level, 311 feet of Hwy 30 frontage, ready to build & only couple blocks off Hwy 52. #4062958 $89,900 FOUNTAIN – Large level lot (132’ x 300’) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900

FINGERSON & DONAHOE FIRST SUBDIVISION - CHATFIELD ONLY 2 LOTS REMAINING • $37,900 - $39,900 • 0.31 acres - 0.42 acres • Covenant Controlled • Close to Elementary School • Close to Golf Course

713 TWIFORD ST SW, CHATFIELD

$94,900

$79,900

ANE

CUTE & COZY REAL ESTATE

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AFFORDABLE & UPDATED RANCH

NEW LISTING: 1315 Swanhill Dr., Albert Lea, MN. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, split level Condo, 996 sq. ft.. All appliances included. Single stall attached garage. Lots of storage. Low maintenance living! $69,900.00. For a Showing call Matt Johnson 507-213-0360 or Heather Allen 507-318-0453 Broker/Associate KRL Realtors, licensed in Minnesota & Iowa. MLS#4070778 r23,30,6,13,20,27x

Simmental and Sim Angus yearling bulls. Pulled black and red. Semen checked and ready to go to work. Grass-Lunning Simm., LeRoy, MN. Bob-507-438-9007, Luke - 507440-6386 or glsimmentals@gmail.com. f2,9,16,23,30,6,13,20,27,4-x

OUT

EGA

For Sale by Owner: 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath. Appliances & Interior 3-years -old. New paint outside. Full basement, single attached garage. Across from park. $91,000.00. 507-475-4469. r23,30,6-x

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

Items for sale...list them in the Fillmore County Journal.

LOT

DON

FOR SALE: 2009 Harley Davidson Rocker C, 4,000 miles, excellent condition. $12,000.00 firm. Call 507-4027350.a23,30,6,13,20,27-x

REAL ESTATE

Cal lt Ver o ify Mov ie

WANTED

We are pleased to announce we now sell & service Boss & Snowdogg Snow Plows. We have a selection of new and used trailers and we are an authorized dealer for Wilson, Kiefer Industrial, Road King, Alum Line, and Pacesetter trailers. We also provide service work when your trailer needs a tune up.

Lakewood Apartments located in beautiful downtown Chatfield, Mn

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

JEM THEATRE

you See he at t es vi Mo

Building Materials why Overpay? Factory Direct! Buildings Must Go 1-45’X75’ 1-50’X125’ 1-65’X125 Grain 1-99’X258’ May Split 1-800-411-5866 Ext255 Call Today & Save Thousands! (MCN)

harmony Golf Carts

Spring iS here! Time to get your MOVe on!

507.886.7469 (SHOW)

HURRY LOTS ARE SELLING FAST

DR.

HILLSIDE DR. SE

Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available immediately. 765-2131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfno

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REAL ESTATE

Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI

BuIldInG SIte

XXX County road 3 oStrander $34,000

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

CommerCIal

814 CreStWood Court SPrInG valley $23,000

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

Call Brenda today!

todd Hadoff Ng

Listi

Main floor living • Living room w/knotty pine • New flooring • New appliances • Newer furnace • New roof • New windows • Main floor laundry • 3 –car heated garage • Close to bike trail

$115,000

eD! eDUC

513 1St St Fountain

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

$99,900

119 elm St. Fountain

SOLD! $134,900

217 CHatField ave. nw preSton Character throughout • Wood floors • Original woodwork • High ceilings • Built-ins • Formal living room • Formal dining room • Main floor laundry • 4 bedrooms • 3 baths • Deck • Covered patio •W/o lower level • W/up attic • New roof • New windows • Updated electrical

11615 285th Ave, HARMONy cres

Private country setting 3.6 A offers a peaceful country view. Large 2 story home with walk up attic, stained glass windows, high ceilings, and original woodwork. Exterior detail. Storage shed for lawn mower & tools, shop & separate shop shed.

3555 Highlandville Rd, dECORAH

4 bedroom 2 bathroom home - beautiful restored wood floors, original woodwork & doors, high ceilings, & unique design. Updated plumbing & electrical service. Large yard, corner lot, with mature trees. Easy walk to stores, park, & trail. $114,900

1120 Matthew St SW, pREStON Expansive views to enjoy!

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

425 2nd Ave SE, HARMONy aFFOrDaBLE & SPaCIOUS!

BEAutIful SEttING. Enjoy a quiet area just north of Highlandville. 27 acres with 2007 built house, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom. Finished walk-out basement. 2 car attached garage. Lots of room for gardening & your pets!

Well-maintained with a great layout. Original details & many updates. Heated garage with workshop. $113,000

BuIld yOuR dREAM HOME

NOlAN vAllEy lOtS

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

SOLD

109 SpRuCE St SE, fOuNtAIN 607 fIllMORE AvE S, lANESBORO 235 HARWOOd AvE NE, CHAtfIEld 312 St pAul St NW, pREStON 265 2Nd AvE NE, HARMONy 301 WASHINGtON St, pREStON

4 bedrooms and 2 baths on 1 side • 3 bedrooms and 4 baths on side • Wood floors • 10 foot ceilings • Newer roof • Covered porch • Deck • Formal living room • Formal dining room • 2 furnaces • Air units • Separate electric meters • 2 car garage • Unlimited potential • Large Duplex (could be B&B or residential)

712 alley dr. wHalan

Location! Location! Location! • 1.36 acres next to State Bike Trail • Dead end road • Large open kitchen and dining • Main floor laundry • Main floor master • Formal dining room • Living room • Covered patio • 2+ garage • Storage shed • New windows • New septic • New furnace • Updated electrical • Dual heat with LP and wood burner combo

SOLD!

Remodeled and updated • 3 bedrooms • 1 1/2 baths • Main floor laundry • Open kitchen w/center island • Formal dining room • Living room • D/O • Wood floors • New windows • New roof • Large deck • Fenced yard • 2 car garage

121 n. County rd 56 leroy

Spacious 2-story • 4 bedroom • 2 baths • Main floor laundry • Large private lot • Large covered porch • 3-season porch • Deck • New appliances stay • New furnace and water heater • Sunken family room • Living room • Built-ins

$184,900

116 parkway ave. n laneSboro

Great opportunity to own this building located in a high traffic area in scenic Lanesboro. Opportunities are unlimited. 2 rental units also on 2nd level. Ideal for a retail business. Buy now and be ready for the spring activity. $193,000

AcreAge/Building Site

310 maple dr. laneSboro

108 GreenleaFton rd preSton 1-level living • Large ranch • 3 bedrooms • 3 baths •

9/10 acre lot • Overlooks Root River • Close to bike trail • 4 bedrooms • New roof, windows, siding, furnace and c/a • Fenced yard • Covered porch

SOLD!

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

201 Ridgeview ln, lANESBORO

CHuRCH HIll SCHOOl CONdOS

Buy now, enjoy this season! Only 2 unfinished units left to make your own! Completely done, 2 Unit includes water line, gas line, circuit bedroom, 3 bath condo breaker, windows in to unit. Start with a with plenty of space to entertain your guests and take in the clean slate and design your new home from incredible views. High ceilings, in-floor heat, the floor plan to the finishing touches. 15 ft natural light, and a loft. The master bedroom ceilings, large windows with morning sun with en suite. Don’t miss this unit, call today! and nice views.

34868 242nd St, lANESBORO Panoramic View!

400 Whittier St E, lANESBORO

3 bdrm, 3 bath. Spacious main floor, partially finished basement with walkInviting living space, out. 1 car tuck-under. $155,000

vaulted ceilings, and 4 509 parkway Ave S, lANESBORO season sun room. 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom 2 bedroom. Partially finished basement. home just outside of city limits on 2.5 acres. Insulated 2 car attached garage with 2 car attached garage plus 32x24 shed. access to backyard! $114,900

New

FOr 27 YeArS

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

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712 valley Ave, SpRING vAllEy Bordering the county Ranch home is in very nice condition. Vaulted ceilings, bright & spacious with an open floor plan. Large det heated garage 36 x 28, 3 car with shop space.

317 fillmore St. W, pREStON

25988 County 14, pREStON

Buildable 2.83 Acre lot

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

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

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

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

25 Center St E, HARMONy

101 Railway Ave, MABEl

41258 State Hwy 44, MABEl

22 Main Ave N, HARMONy

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

314 N Ash, MABEl

Residential or Commercial! Excellent condition. Highway exposure & yard space. Handicap accessible.

Amanda Gingerich • Age 5

107 Spruce St SE, fOuNtAIN Newer 4 bedroom 3 bathroom home at an affordable price - vaults, hardwood floors, breakfast bar, dining & dinette. LL finished. 3 car garage heat, floor drain. This home backs up to park and Root River Bike Trail.

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Starter home in mint condition! 4 Main floor living & numerous updates. Patio, bedroom home sets high with a spacious yard, room for a garden and your nice view & easy access to Root pets. The 24 x 26 garage. $84,900 River Trail. Large mudroom/ 15413 Cty Rd 9, pREStON entry off kitchen with extra cabinets and laundry. Large deck perfect for entertaining or grilling. Store 2 bedroom home, several updates. Full shed. Move in and enjoy your summer in this basement with laundry & storage space. 2 Car detached garage. $63,000 home! $74,900

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

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Renovated Commercial building. Beautifully 2005 60’ x 80’ Steel Building, free span with 14 designed interior space. Backyard space & attractive ft sidewalls, two 12’x12’ overhead electric doors. street front. 840 sq ft interior office. 3 additional buildings.

$69,900

2.9 acres • Wooded • Close to hunting, fishing, camping • Private • Ideal for house or cabin

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Unlimited potential for the commercial property on 2 acres conveniently located on high traffic area. Building with new metal roof, cement floor, knotty pine ceilings and walls, loft area, garage, patio, covered decks and outbuildings

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

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

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625 lyndale ave. SPrInG valley $78,900

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

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412 kanSaS St. nw preSton

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Beautiful 4 bedroom 3 full bath home situated in newer cul-de-sac subdivision. Master bedroom w/master bath. Deck located off dining room w/patio doors. The house has been freshly repainted with updated colors and all the carpets have been professionally cleaned. Large finished lower level with family room, 2 bedrooms and full bath. Upper level consists of 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, formal living room, kitchen and dining room. The house was built in 2001 and has been very well maintained. Double car garage w/ cement drive with extra area for RV parking. Beautiful back yard with storage shed. Priced to sell!

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3 bedrooms • 3 baths • D/O could be 4th bedroom • Main floor laundry • Living room • Family room • TV room • Enclosed porch • Beautiful landscaping • Private back yard • 2 car attached garage

710 mlInar ave. SPrInG valley $164,900

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

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3 bedroom home on 1.5 Acres. 30 x 56 machine shed plus pole shed – insulated & wired. Country living on a hard surface road at an affordable price. $109,900

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SAtuRDAy, JuNE 4, 2016 • 9 AM DSt Location: 15814 341st Avenue • Harmony, MN 55939

Directions: Go 2 miles East of Harmony on Hwy 52, then left on County Rd 115 and go 2 miles North. On the curve take the gravel road to the left to 341st Ave., take the 3rd driveway on the right. Watch for Auction Signs.

MACHiNERy

2) Power Unit 71 G.M. Power Unit F36-912 Deutz Pioneer & Ford Riding Plows, Left Hand Lift 2) 14” IHC Power Tractor Plow 2) 12” P & 0 Power Tractor Plow on Steel 8’ & 7’ IHC Grain Binders, Truck & Webs 2) IHC Corn Binders, Overhauled 85 bu. Pequea Manure Spreader Case Silo Filler Q M.C.D. #7 Silo Filler 8’ IHC Spring Tooth Harrow 12’ Pioneer Spike Tooth Harrow 8’ Cultimulcher 10’ Wooden Field Drag IHC Corn Planter w/Power Lift 8’ Case Grain Drill 4) IHC #9 Mowers; 1-7’ Cut, 3-6’ Cut & 2 are Trailer Gears IHC #7 Mower 5’ Cut, some overhauled IHC #46 Hay Baler 3) Flatbed Wagon; 1-w/Hay Rack, 2-w/Hockstetler Gears Older Hay Wagon Flare Wagon w/Springs New Idea Hay Loader New Idea Hay Rake IHC Tractor Rake 2) IHC 1Row Cultivator, 1-Min. 2 Row Cultivator Adams Road Grader 8’ Cultipacker Snow Scoop 2) 2 Section Rotary Hoe 7’ IHC Roughage Mill, Good Shape Poly Cone Fertilizer Spreader, 2 Yrs. Old Single & Double Discs Bobsled Pioneer Cart & Pioneer Single Cart Pioneer Blade JD Cart IHC Cart 55 Gal. Sprayer w/Motor 2) Round Bale Feeder Cement Mixer Buzz Saw Slip Scraper Tumble Bucket Ice Saw Rig Round Pen w/4’ Gate 14’ Feed Bunk

HORSE & BuGGiES Team of Black, Gelding & Mare 12 Yrs. Old, Broke Team of Black Mares, 10-11 Yrs. Old Team of Crossbreds, 5-7 Yrs. Old Black Yearling Colt

Crossbred Mare, Broke, 4 Yrs. Old Kid Broke Pony 2) Top Buggy Hack w/Rack Sleigh Fills & Pole for Sleigh 2 Wheel Horse Training Cart 3) Set of Draft Harness, Nylon & Bioplastic Set of Nylon Pony Harness 2) Buggy Harness & Collars 2) Billy Cook 16” Saddle Courts 15” Saddle Consigned: Yearling Dutch Harness Stud Colt Black

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2) Pioneer Maid Cook Stove in Fair Condition Heating Stoves Kerosene Heaters 2 Burner Oven 2 Burner Ivonhoe Kerosene Stove Kerosene Stoves for Parts 4) Pressure Cooker Canners 4 at. & 6 at. Pressure Cookers Stainless Canner w/Faucet Stainless Steel 15 Qt. Canner 12 at. Stock Pot Stainless Steel Frying Pans 5-6-8 Qt. Stainless Steel Cookware Several Cast Iron Skillets Stainless Steel Pails Stainless Steel Roasters Several Granite Roasters Granite Bowls & Dish Pans Bread Pans Pie Pans Silverware Granite Coffee Pots Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls Stainless Steel Double Tubs Wooden Dryers Wooden Baby Cradle Wooden Beds 2) Oak Twin Size Bed Dressers Scales Old Trunk Nightstand Round Table 12’ Extension Table w/Leaves 10’ Oak Bench Bottom Part Cabinets Wooden Straight Chairs 2) Hickory Rocker School Dinner Buckets Wooden Cupboard Stainless Steel Canister Set & Bread Box Glass Cake Stands Luggage Bed Blankets

Comforters Boys Black Hats Coolers Iron Bed Half Gal. Canning Jars Singer Sewing Machine, Complete & Good Condition Several 201 Sewing Machine Heads Rayo Lamps Gal. Size Vinegar Jugs Cups, Plates & Saucers 30 Gal. Stainless Steel Kettle Wood Box Lard Press, Like New Enterprise Meat Grinder #22 Crock Bowl Set Gal. Size Crocks Sad Irons Egg Scale Maytag Aluminum Butter Churn Tin Bread Box 60 Gal. Copper Kettle 60 Gal. Cast Iron Kettle Dinner Bell Wooden Bookshelf Cupboard Old Table w/Leaves More Items Not Listed

SPORtiNG GOODS J.C. Higgins Gun Assortment of Arrowheads Live Traps

MiSCELLANEOuS Old Sawmill Frick, Mostly Steel 16” Wood Planer Pallet Jack Bee Boxes Cross Cut Saws Tarps 14’ x 40’ Drive Belts Steel & Wooden Wheels Child’s Sleds & Play Wagon Lawn Mowers Fanning Mill IHC Hand Corn Sheller Wood Pallets 12 Ton Shop Press Graco Furniture Sprayer 12’ x 16’ Brooder House Old Galvanized Chick Pens 16) Aluminum Milk Cans Stainless Steel Strainers Ashlon Can Cooler Older Machinery 2) Wagon Load of Small Items Junk Pile

Plus Much More by Sale Date

OWNERS: tobie and Cevilla Hershberger Farm 15814 341st Avenue • Harmony, MN 55939 Not responsible for accidents

tERMS: Cash or good check day of sale

AuCtiONEER: Fox Auction LLC • MN Lic. #23-16-007 Clerk & Lunch Stand provided by Fillmore County Community Auctions