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SVACF banquet discussion centers around DMC By Mitchell Walbridge mitchell@fillmorecountyjournal.com
“There is no doubt that the epicenter of DMC is Rochester,” said interim President of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce Jerry Williams. However, there is also no doubt that the neighboring towns in Fillmore County like Spring Valley will feel a ripple effect from the global destination for health and healing. This year Williams was the featured speaker at the Spring Valley Area Community Foundation’s third annual banquet. Williams is a former superintendent of the Rochester School District, is currently the president of the Rochester Public Utilities Board, and was also the chairman of the Common Cents Steering Committee, a committee that has allowed the extension of a portion of the Rochester sales tax to be shared with Spring Valley for economic development.
The 105 attendees this year were recipients of very pertinent information regarding one of the area’s largest-ever economic developments, widely known as Destination Medical Center. Because the DMC initiative is such a momentous undertaking, some of the foundational details of the entire project can be confusing at best. However, Williams’ presentation broke down the DMC process into understandable components. The goal of DMC is to secure Mayo’s economic future. Major changes in health care are coming, and many of them are unknowns. Therefore, medical institutions will have to adapt. Williams pointed out that one of the challenges of these adaptations is the “everybody is doing it” effect. In order for the Mayo Clinic to continue to be an innovative world leader See BANQUET Page 3 Comment on this article at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com
Interim President of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, Jerry Williams, was the featured speaker at this year’s SVACF banquet. Williams gave a presentation highlighting DMC impacts on local economic development. Photo by Mitchell Walbridge
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Houston School Board selects superintendent By A ngie Rodenburg angie@fillmorecountyjournal.com
The Houston School Board held a special meeting on April 24 to discuss how to proceed in their search for a superintendent. They had recently received news that one of the two remaining candidates accepted a position at another school. This left the school board few options moving forward. The first of the options was to continue the interview process and hold a second interview for the remaining candidate as originally
planned. The second option was for the board to make a final decision on whether or not to hire the candidate. There was a variety of opinions on how the board should move forward. Several board members favored having a second interview, while others felt that the candidate was simply not qualified for the position due to a lack of finance and management experience. The majority of the board, however, felt that the remaining candidate was an excellent choice for superintendent. Those in support
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Jeff Hare, Jac’s Bar and Grill, detailed plans for a 150-mile biker ride at the Chatfield City Council’s April 28 meeting. Mayor Russ Smith was absent. Hare reported that local bikers have put together plans for a cancer benefit ride on May 17. He requested that Second Street be closed from Highway 52 to the alley to provide a “safer” area for some of the expected 150 to 200 bikers to park, taking parking pressure off of Main Street. The ride will end at the bar and
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in medical care, it must continue to set itself apart from other medical institutions and sustain its ability to attract people. In order to do this, DMC creates a partnership between Mayo and the surrounding communities and area. DMC operates on a developed economic plan led by an economic development authority. Within this plan lies the answer to the big question: What will be built?
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The Mayo Clinic is investing $3.5 billion to the DMC mission—money that will be put towards hospital expansions, clinical facilities, and medical innovation. An additional $2.1 billion comes from private investment for research and technology, urban retail, and hospitality. A public investment of $585 million from DMC legislation allotted tax dollars will go towards public infrastructure, site preparation, and transportation. Rochester claims $128 million of the $585 million
while Olmsted County claims an additional $40 million. Williams explained that DMC will do a lot for the area. “DMC will boost the economy by creating thousands of new jobs and millions in local and state tax revenues. Enhancements in dining, entertainment, and retail, and infrastructure improvements will be made for patients, visitors, and residents,” said Williams. DMC will also assist in attracting and retaining the most promising talent to the area for all businesses. “Private investment leads to
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C ommentary Nation of laws By Karen Reisner We are a nation of laws including federal, state and local laws. The laws are interpreted by the courts, created or repealed by elected legislators, signed into law by the executive official, and enforced by a variety of law enforcement Karen Reisner agencies. The founding fathers envisioned a nation ruled by duly enacted laws of our own making. A fairly enforced legal system protects freedom and property. Our laws allow for an individual to do anything which is not forbidden by law and for the state to only do that which is authorized by law. If laws are not enforced, they have no value. Continued nonenforcement can lead to chaos or a lack of organization and control. Law enforcement agencies can not selectively pick which laws to enforce. Laws are basic to a functioning society. Cliven Bundy, Nevada rancher (Bunkerville), has chosen to choose which laws he needs to obey. He does not recognize the existence of the federal government, so he refuses to pay grazing fees for the cattle he has on public land in the Gold Butte area. He has refused payment for a couple of decades. He owes the federal government over $1 million in grazing fees and fines. He is a citizen of Nevada and of the United States whether he chooses to recognize our country’s existence or not. As a citizen, he is bound by the laws of both. He has been ordered by the court numerous times to pay the fees. He owes the federal government and all of us as taxpayers for his use of public land. Editorial Cartoon
His refusal to pay what is owed cheats all of us. After years of attempts to settle the conflict both in and out of court, two federal court orders were issued requiring the removal of his cattle from public land and prohibiting Bundy’s interference with the round up. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently met armed resistance from sympathizers and militia groups during its efforts to round up about 900 head of Bundy’s cattle. The BLM backed down and released the cattle that had been rounded up citing safety concerns for federal employees and the public. It is noteworthy that his supporters displayed the American flag, which Bundy apparently doesn’t recognize. Nevada joined the union as the 36th state in 1864. Eightyfour percent of Nevada land is owned by the federal government (76 percent controlled by the BLM). This year is the 150th anniversary of Nevada statehood. The Nevada constitution adopted the congressional “Enabling Act,” which allows the federal government to own “unappropriated land” within the United States. For several decades there has been an effort in Nevada by state’s rights groups to turn control of the public land over to the state. Bundy, prior to his deplorable comments related to race and slavery, was just a law breaker and a dead beat; certainly not a folk hero or a patriot. After his offensive comments, we can add ignorance and a total disregard of the inhumanity of slavery, which has forever placed a black mark on the history of the United States, to his list of character flaws. If we disagree with a law, we don’t have the option to just disregard it. Laws must be enforced. Our system of
government gives each of us the opportunity to try to change, reverse, or amend a law. We can work to gain public support for our point of view, contact our legislators, and reserve our vote for those politicians who agree with us. Many of Bundy’s supporters believe the federal government has too much control over public lands and want to promote state control of public lands. They have every right to express their opinions, to try to change the law, and to protest. However, the armed protest that interfered with and threatened federal officers carrying out a legal court order is most concerning and poses a danger to a system that has worked fairly well for over two centuries. Hopefully, this matter can be resolved peacefully. Bundy can not be allowed to continue to break the law without consequences, as it sends a signal that laws and the courts can be ignored. There is no order without laws and their enforcement. Without order none of us will be free. Bundy does not own the disputed land nor is it under control of the state. It is federal land. Just because his family has had the opportunity to use the land for decades, it does not give him the right of ownership. He has essentially rented the land through a subsidized program of the federal government, at least until he refused to pay the nominal grazing fees. He now owes the federal government over a million dollars. The BLM was carrying out a court order to round up the cattle. He is cheating the federal government and all tax payers. No one is above the law or should they be. These are the facts. As the very wise, late New York Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan once said, “Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not his own facts.”
One Moment, Please... More than a bunch of garbage By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal Cell: 507-251-5297 jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com This past Saturday, April 26, the Preston Area Chamber of Commerce, Preston Lion’s Club and City of Preston hosted the first annual “Preston Pride Cleanup Day.” While we always have Jason Sethre more things on the to-do list than humanly possible to finish each weekend, I felt that this was a good event for our family. So, we arrived at the Trail Head in Preston, along with over 60 other volunteers. Upon our arrival, right away I recognized quite a few faces. Mayor Kurt Reicks and his wife, Brenda, were lending a hand. All of the Preston Lions Club members were present. Our children saw their friends from school also joining the group. There were really too many people for me to recognize in this brief commentary. After receiving a map with six zones noted, we decided our family was going to help cleanup around the swimming pool area in Preston. Since our kids love using the Preston swimming pool all throughout the summer months, they jumped at the chance to help with cleanup. It was an eye-opening experience for myself along with our children. As we walked about the property, we pretty quickly realized that there was very little debris laying in the open areas. All of the garbage had
blown into the unmowed, untamed areas such as tall grass, tangled trees and fence lines. And with our garbage bags and gloves, we rummaged through the rough landscape perimeter of the Preston swimming pool. There were pop cans, beer cans (Bud Light must be popular up by the Preston swimming pool), plastic bags, candy bar wrappers, potato chip bags, and a wide variety of other items. As we walked along picking up garbage as a family, our children talked about how much fun this was to get out and clean up the Earth. I mentioned that we were getting some exercise, too. And, it truly was a family gathering experience. We talked while we walked, and we accomplished something positive together. And, at the end of our walk, we accounted for a large bag of garbage that came from all of us. In total, Sarah Wangen, Preston Area Chamber of Commerce President, told me that all of the volunteers collected more than 30 bags of garbage from six difference zones in Preston. The next morning, during the children’s sermon portion of the Sunday worship service at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, Sara Niemeyer, spoke to the children about what we can accomplish when we work together, and how it makes us feel when we help others and do good things. She even referenced how it made her and her two sons, Blaine and Brody, feel when they helped out with the Preston Pride Cleanup Day. What a great idea! I really hope this is happening in all of our communities throughout Fillmore County. If not, there’s still time.
Teacher Appreciation Week The week of May 5–9 is Teacher Appreciation Week with Tuesday, May 6 being designated as Teacher Appreciation Day! We ask our parents and community members to join us in extending our thanks and appreciation to the teachers at Rushford-Peterson Schools. We wish to thank them for their commitment, dedication and service to our students and school district. Thanks to their continuous efforts, our students and schools are each one of the best!!! “One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The curriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child.” -Carl Jung R-P Administrators: Chuck Ehler, Jake Timm, Angela Shepard and Lisa Lawston R-P Board Members: Angela Colbenson, Val Howe, Julie Koop, John Linder, Daniel
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Government this week •Monday, May 5, Preston City Council meeting, 6 p.m., Council Chambers. •Monday, May 5, Lanesboro City Council meeting, 5:30 p.m., City Hall. •Tuesday, May 6, Ostrander City Council meeting, 6 p.m., Community Center. •Tuesday, May 6, Rushford Village City Council meeting, 7 p.m., Community Center. •Tuesday, May 6, Fillmore County Commissioners meeting, 9 a.m., Fillmore County Courthouse. •Tuesday, May 6, Houston School Board meeting, 6 p.m., Houston High School Library. Schedule subject to change.
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C ommentary Mrs. Nyenhuis ... To the Editor, Mrs. Nyenhuis, you have lost all credibility as a contributor to this publication. Referring to Mr. Erding as a cockroach shows a total lack of discipline, respect and intelligence on your part. Why do so many liberals think it’s appropriate to treat conservatives as second class citizens? You obviously have never met Mr. Erding. If you had you would find him to be very intelligent, articulate, mannerly, and courteous. He is a family oriented man of strong faith. That is far from the impression of you that I got from your last letter. His letters are some of the most researched and referenced letters that the FCJ prints. He doesn’t ramble on about a vacation and poorly tie it into the topic like some people do. I would suggest to the editor of this publication that you are required to write one more letter to FCJ, a public apology to Mr. Erding, and then you are subject to a lifetime ban. Your opinion is not worth anyone’s time any more. Keep your chin up Jeff, when the opposition resorts to name calling you have won the battle, they have no counter-arguments left so they get personal, negative, and sling mud. GREAT JOB JEFF! Dan Terbeest Spring Valley, MN
Frac sand mining in SE Minnesota... To the Editor, This letter is to express my strong objection of frac sand mining here in southeastern Minnesota. As a resident of rural Fillmore County my potential for being heavily impacted by this activity is very high. Frac sand mining is nothing more than a man made ecological disaster. Most of the proposed sites are underlaid with a very porous layer of Karst limestone. We are very fortunate that much of this is covered with heavy layers of sand. This sand provides an excellent filtration system keeping ground water pollution from entering our precious aquifers. If you want a perfect example of the potential problems created by this activity, just go back to 1970 when the city of Rochester built a landfill with unsealed cells on top of a Karst limestone deposit in Oronoco Township and created a superfund site for the rest of us to clean up. This in itself should be enough to require strict environmental impact studies rigorously enforced by the State of Minnesota. To push the studies and moratoriums off on the townships and counties who are ill equipped for this kind of activity is a breach of responsibility on the part of the state government and its regulatory commissions. Sincerely, James L. Hoffman Chatfield, MN
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C ommentary The Justices and the Scramble for Cash By Lee H. Hamilton Many trends in American politics and government today make me worry about the health of our representative democracy. These include the decline of Congress as a powerful, coequal branch of government, the accumulation of power in the presidency, and the impact of money on the overall political process. R e c e n t l y, Lee H. the Supreme Hamilton Court’s fivemember majority declared that it’s unconstitutional to limit the aggregate amount an individual can give to candidates, political parties, and political action committees. Campaign contributions amplify free speech, these justices maintain, and campaign finance laws violate the First Amendment: any limit on the ability of individuals to contribute to candidates is a restraint of free speech. The only legitimate cause for the government to step in is to fight blatant, obvious corruption; it should not act to limit access and influence by well-to-do donors. The result of this decision will almost certainly increase the impact of money on the political system. The problem is, money doesn’t have to be handed over in an envelope filled
with $100 bills to be harmful. The Supreme Court decision seems to be insensitive to what money is doing to the political system. Big money is here to stay in politics. Those of us who wish it were otherwise have lost that argument — at least for the near term. But we weren’t mistaken about the impact of free-flowing campaign cash on the system. Politicians need large sums of money to run for office, and they spend a lot of time raising it. They are keenly attuned to generous donors. Inevitably, this gives more political influence to the relative handful of wealthy donors (only a few thousand at best) who choose to “invest” in politics and often, though not invariably, get what they want. The influence of voters without the financial means to command attention is diminished. Lawmakers, of course, insist that big donors get nothing in response for their contributions except, perhaps, for a little face time. I am skeptical of that claim. Money buys access that people without money don’t get, and access is nothing less than an opportunity to affect legislation. It is a rare politician who can remain entirely uninfluenced by large political contributions to his or her campaign. After all, members of Congress seek assignments to committees that are known to be useful for fundraising, and those wealthy individuals and
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interests spend large sums on wooing and electing politicians for a purpose: to get public policy favorable to their views and interests. Over many years both inside and outside Congress, I saw very little outright corruption, but on a frequent basis I could see money’s disproportionate influence on the decisions of government and its distortion of our representative democracy. With their decision the justices may have expanded personal liberty, but they’ve done so lopsidedly: boosting the liberty of ordinary individuals who cannot afford to give to political campaigns gains them nothing in the way of political influence. The Court’s decision further empowers a few rich people and disempowers many ordinary people. This is not a desirable direction for our representative government. Our system should encourage a government responsive to all citizens, not just a few. What can we do? I would prefer that the President and Congress step in and design rules of campaign finance that would reverse the growing influence of money on our campaigns, but that does not appear likely to happen. Indeed, even now opponents of campaign finance laws are preparing challenges to the remaining limits on individual contributions and to the easily avoided disclosure laws we already have. I’m certain they’ll get a sympathetic hearing in the Supreme Court. Paradoxically, this may be our best hope. Because I also believe that Americans are growing tired of the outsized impact that great wealth enjoys in politics, and that a backlash to the Court’s decisions is taking shape. My sense is that growing numbers of ordinary voters are recognizing that money is a poison in our system. I fervently hope that support for public financing and for muscular disclosure laws will grow with time, because our politics will be more democratic, more honest, and more free if we reduce the impact of money on elections. Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.
Notice of Filing for Fillmore County Offices Filing will be open at the Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office for the following Fillmore County elective offices from 8:30 A.M. on Tuesday May 20, 2014 thru 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 3, 2014. Candidates who will be absent from the state during the filing period may arrange to file, in person, prior to departure. (Note: Filing offices will be closed Monday, May 26, 2014, in observance of Memorial Day Day.) Affidavits of candidacy may be picked up at the County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office, Fillmore County Courthouse, at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN. The filing fee for Fillmore County offices is $50.00 and the filing fee for Soil and Water Supervisor is $20.00
County Attorney County Auditor/Treasurer County Recorder County Sheriff ONE County Commissioner for District 2 (Four Years) The Townships of Arendalhl, Holt, Norway and Pilot Mound and the Cities of Peterson, Rushford City, City of Rushford Village, and Whalan. ONE County Commissioner for District 4 (Four Years) The Townships of Bristol, Carimona, Carrolton, Fountain, and Preston and the Cities of Fountain, Lanesboro, and Preston. One Soil and Water Supervisor for Districts 1 (County Wide Election 4 Year Term) Arendahl, Rushford Village, Norway, and Holt Townships, plus the City of Lanesboro One Soil and Water Supervisor for Districts 2 (County Wide Election 4 Year Term) Sumner, Jordan, Spring Valley (excluding the City of Spring Valley), Chatfield Township
Homeowners see reduction in school taxes Homeowners of the RushfordPeterson School District should find a pleasant surprise when they open their 2014 Property Tax Statements. They will see a reduction in school taxes due to equalization enacted by the legislature last year. A homeowner with a property valued at $150,000 is expected to see taxes go down by about $45. Minnesota has a 40-year history of equalizing property taxes for educating children. Equalization means that for a certain level of dollars to educate a child, taxpayers pay the same percentage of home value statewide up to a certain home value—the equalization factor. In other words, regardless of zip code, children get the same opportunity to learn, and taxpayers pay the same percentage of home value in property taxes. Chuck Ehler, Superintendent of R-P Schools shares his perspective on this good news, “We are pleased to see our legislators address the inequities in school funding that have evolved our the last few years. It is always exciting to see our legislators respond in a positive manner to requests being made by school administrators and school board members.” The equalization factor had not changed in the state in over a decade, while voter approved operating referendum dollar amounts had more than doubled. The result was increasing taxpayer inequity. “Poorer valued communities were paying a higher percentage of home value to provide the same dollars per child to educate the children of the community, than wealthier communities,” said Fred Nolan, executive director of MREA, a statewide educational association representing nearly 180 Greater Minnesota school districts. The 2013 legislature addressed
this by equalizing the first $300 of operating referendum revenue per child at $880,000 of Referendum Market Value (RMV) per pupil. That is a 72 percent increase over the previous highest level of equalization factor. Senator Rod Skoe led the Senate Tax Committee to devote $60 million of state revenue to this effort to equalize the tax effort of homeowners across Minnesota. Much of that tax equalization was spread across rural Minnesota. “This marked the single largest advance in education funding equity in Minnesota in a decade,” Fred Nolan, MREA Executive Director said. “This will narrow the fifth to 95th gap to its smallest since 2003.” While most of the funding for educating children comes right from state income and sales taxes, the Rushford-Peterson School Board is most appreciative of our voter support for voter approved referendum that is critical to providing our quality education. As a result of the actions of the 2013 legislature, our total district property taxes dropped $68,313 and was replaced with state aid. That is the reason you should see a reduction in your school property taxes. The system is not perfect. If you had an increase in home or land value, you will probably see a tax increase. Property taxes are a percent of the value of property, not a percentage of income. MREA is the only advocate exclusively for Greater Minnesota schools. Under the leadership of school board members, administrators, teachers and community members, MREA focuses on what puts the education, growth, and development of learners first to bring about our best possible future. Learn more at MnREA.org.
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First Half Real Estate Taxes Due May 15TH, 2014 SHIRL L. BOELTER, FILLMORE COUNTY AUDITOR/TREASURER reminds all property owners of the May 15th deadline for payment of first half real estate taxes. ALL FILLMORE COUNTY MAIL IS NOW ROUTED TO ST. PAUL WHERE IT WILL GET A POSTMARK DATE. PLEASE ALLOW EXTRA TIME FOR YOUR PAYMENT TO BE POSTMARKED BY THE DATE ON YOUR PAYMENT STUB. All payments will be posted with the postmark date. A 2% penalty on homestead property and a 4% penalty on non-homestead property will be assessed on first half tax payments received or postmarked after May 15th, 2014. The penalty will increase on June 1st, as indicated on the penalty schedule printed on the back of your property tax statement. If the property tax on a tax parcel is $100.00 or less, Minnesota Statue 279.01 requires full payment of the parcel by May 15th, 2014. THE PAYMENT DROP BOX IS LOCATED UNDER THE AWNING ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING TO THE LEFT OF THE FRONT DOOR. FILLMORE COUNTY NOW OFFERS DIRECT PAYMENT FOR PROPERTY TAXES USING ACH (AUTOMATIC CLEARING HOUSE). FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL THE AUDITOR/TREASURER’S OFFICE AT 507-765-3811. Homestead property owners are reminded of the August 15th deadline for filing form M-1PR for the regular property tax refund with income requirements. You must attach a photo-copy of your tax statement with your application form. Please note if the box on line 1 of your property tax statement is checked, you have delinquent taxes. M-1PR forms are available at the Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer’s office. Office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday thru Friday. Shirl L. Boelter Fillmore County Auditor/Treasurer 507-765-2666
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two sons: Jody of Chatfield, Jon (Maria) of Wykoff; 12 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. Brother Ann Paige Simenson David (Myrna) Indvick of Cotter, Ann Paige Simenson, 77, of Arkansas also survive. Chatfield, Minn., died Saturday She is preceded in death by her April 26, 2014 at Mayo Clinic Hos- parents. pital - St. Mary’s Campus in Roches- Visitation was held 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., ter, Minn. Wednesday, April 30, at Riley Funer Annie was born June 26, 1936 al Home in Chatfield, and one hour in Decorah, before the service at the church. Iowa to Nor A memorial service was held at 11 man and Jena.m., Thursday, May 1 , at St. Paul nie (Robinson) Lutheran Church in Chatfiled, with Indvick. She Pastor Preston Paul officiating. A attended school private family committal is being in Decorah and planned. graduated from Lanesboro Charles Ralph Wead Ann Paige High School in Charles Ralph Wead, age 79, of Simenson 1954. She then Harmony, Minn., died Monday, worked for PruApril 28, 2014 at the Harmony dential Insurance in Minneapolis and Healthcare Center in Harmony. Travelers Insurance in Rochester. On Charles was October 12, 1960 she married Gary born August, Allan Simenson in Rochester. 11, 1934 in Annie worked for many years as Preston, Minn. a ceramics teacher. She had many to Ralph and interests: Walleye fishing, playing Verna (Turnbridge, reading, and going to casi- er) Wead. He nos. graduated from Annie loved people. During the Canton High years of raising her family, the Sim- School in 1952 Charles Ralph Wead enson house was the center of activ- and served in ity. From being involved as a Cub the Army from Scout leader to fixing meals for the 1954 to 1955. extended family, her love of family Charles married Ada Turnmire, and people showed through. two children were born to this Annie is survived by her husband union: Scott and Michael, they later of 53 years Gary of Chatfield; three divorced and he married Margaret daughters: Cindy Feeser of Chester, Gulbranson, two children were born Minn., Lori (Steve) Winter of Wykoff, to this union: Julie and Donovan, & Shari (Joe) Fischer of Rochester; they later divorced and he married
Nancy Smith on August 12, 2000. Charles worked for Fillmore County in the road maintenance department for 45 years, retiring in 1997. He loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycles, camping and spending time with his friend, family, especially the grandchildren. Charles is survived by his wife Nancy of Harmony; his four children: Scott (Donna) Austin of Algoma, Wis., Michael Austin of Rochester, Minn., Julie (Don) Barnes of Harmony and Donovan (Marty McPeak) Wead of Cresco, Iowa; his wife Nancy’s children: Mari (Mark) Wolfe of Decorah, Iowa, Diana (Tom) Smith of West Union, Iowa, Sandra (Mark) Mensink of Preston, Ricky (and friend Lia) Nesteby of Red Wing, Minn., Paul (Patsy) Nesteby of Red Wing, Steven (Michelle) Nesteby of Decorah, Iowa; his former wife Margaret’s four children from a previous marriage: Michael (Nancy) Gulbranson of Spring Grove, Minn., David Gulbranson of Torrington, Wyo., Steven (Carolyn) Gulbranson of Houston, Minn. and Brenda (Richard) Kaiser of Fountain City, Wis.; six grandchildren; numerous stepgrandchildren; his sister, Verdell (Ken) Heibel of Harmony and any nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. on Friday, May 2 at Greenfield Lutheran Church in Harmony. Interment with Military Rites will followed in Greenfield Cemetery, Harmony. The Lindstrom Funeral Home in Harmony is assisting the family.
Laurie Marie Every Laurie Marie Every, age 53, formerly of Preston, Minn. and Harmony, Minn., died Wednesday morning, April 23, 2014, at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center. Laurie was born September 19, 1960, in Harmony the daughter of Chuck and Emma (Hel- Laurie Marie lem) Every. She Every was raised and spent her life in the Preston and Harmony areas. She attended school in Spring Valley and Lanesboro where she graduated in 1981. She had worked at the Fillmore Co. Day Activities Center in Preston until 2010. Since then she had been a resident of the Gunderson Harmony Care Center. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Preston. Laurie loved her family, her job, bowling, going out to eat, going for rides in the country, music and singing. She was loved by everyone. She is survived by two sisters, Cheryl (Dennis) Miller of Harmony and Dawn (Maynard) Moen of Mora, Minn.; two brothers, Gary of Mabel, Minn. and Kevin (Joyce) of Preston; many nieces and nephews; and friends too numerous to count. She was preceded in death by her parents. The funeral was on Monday, April 28, 2014, at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston with Rev. Dave Jore offi-
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ciating. Burial was in the Lewiston Cemetery in Lewiston, Minn. Clement “Casey” Mackori Clement “Casey” Mackori , of Savage, Minn., originally from Kenya, Africa was born May 18, 1977. He was a beloved husband, father, and faithful friend who died unexpectedly from a brain Clement bleed on Thurs“Casey” day, April 23 at Mackori the age of 36. He is survived by his wife Jenny(Betsinger); children Sean, Amani, and Nia; parents Humphrey and Lydia of Kenya; in-laws Russ and Joanie Betsinger of Spring Valley, Minn., and siblings Patrick (Diana), Clarence, and Ivy, and nieces and nephews. Viewing followed by a funeral service was on Monday, April 28 at Celebration Church located in Lakeville, Minn. Casey touched so many lives with his outgoing personality, his friendly spirit to everyone, and that smile that lit up the room. Casey will be missed by his friends that worked with him through ConAgra Foods, and his family located around the world. A memorial fund for Casey has been set up on Facebook. It is called Memorial Fund for Mackori Family. Please feel free to log on and share family stories, pictures, and visit the donation page.
Fillmore County Church Directory Fillmore County Journal • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Perfect Glossy • Preston MN 507.251.5297 A rendahl Lutheran Church....………………………Sundays - 10 : 30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 A ssembly Of God Church & Valley Christian Center..... Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church.……..…Fri. - 8 : 30am & Sat. - 5 : 00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church...………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church.…….…………Sundays - 10 : 45am & 6 : 00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church.....…………Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church……………..Sundays - 8 : 00am & 9 : 30am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ…………………Sundays - 9 : 30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist...…………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...……………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Services.…………………………Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Destiny Life Church.............………………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 104 West Jessie Street, Rushford MN 55971 (507) 429-1222 Elstad Lutheran Church...………………………….Sundays - 10 : 30am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..……Sat. - 5 : 00pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church...…Sundays - 8 : 30am & 10 : 30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....…………………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 6 : 00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840 First Baptist Church-Preston.…………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 7: 00pm 108 Chatfield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4960 First English Lutheran Church.……………………..Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland.………………..Sundays - 9 : 00am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318 First Presby terian Church..…………………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran....…………………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church...………………Sundays - 8 : 30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4456
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Garness Trinity Lutheran...……………………..…Sundays - 9 : 00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905 Grace Lutheran Church..……………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…………………......Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church..…………………Sundays - 10 : 00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2546 Harmony United Methodist Church..…......Easter Sunday - 7: 30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henry town Lutheran Church.…………………………Sun. - 10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist..….....Saturdays - 8 : 30am 217 W. Jessie St., Rushford (507) 993-8328 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church.……………….Sundays -10 : 30am 43267 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church (Special Occasions) Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545 -2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church..………………………Sundays - 9 : 30am 254 Main St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church..……………Sundays - 10 : 30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Mabel First Lutheran Church………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293 Mabel United Methodist Church..…………………Sundays - 9 : 30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296 Nativity Catholic Church...Sun. (1 & 2) - 8 : 45am & (3 & 4) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 Newburg United Methodist Church 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran.……………………………Sundays - 10 : 30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875 -2460 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.……Sundays - 8 : 00am & 10 : 30am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church.……………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875 -2460 Pioneer Presby terian Church ………………………Sundays - 8 : 30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church ………...Easter Sunday - 9 : 30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2503 R iver Of Life Regional Church 220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853 Root Prairie Lutheran Church ……………………Sundays - 10 : 30am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4455 Root R iver Church of the Brethren ………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4772
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Monday, May 5, 2014
May is
BEEF MONTH
The rising cost of beef By Angie Rodenburg If you have taken a trip to the grocery store or have gone out to eat in the last several months, chances are you have noticed a price hike, especially in beef. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average consumer price of ground beef per pound to be $3.70 as of March 2014. In March 2010, the average cost of beef per pound was $2.24. While the exact price increase depends on the cut of beef the consumer is buying, the overall cost of beef has gone up substantially. Several factors play into the rising cost of beef. Recent droughts in areas like Texas and rising feed costs have played a large hand in the increased cost of beef. Droughts harm the crop yields, causing an increase in feed cost. Many farmers opted to sell their cows during this time as the expense of raising them to slaughtering age grew, making the beef farming industry less profitable. With fewer cattle being farmed there became a natural supply and demand issue, causing a hike in beef prices. These problematic issues in
certain parts of the country have contributed to the rising cost of beef at the retail counter. Ryan Oian, a beef farmer in Rushford, Minn., said, “In the last five years we have seen a lot of cyclical changes in the beef industry. The higher costs of raising commodities, drought conditions in 2012 and the last two years of harsh winter and spring calving seasons have made it challenging. The higher price for our cattle at market is a welcomed change.” This change is not good news for everyone, though. Business owners like Debbie Kitchens, owner of The Creamery in Rushford, says that the hike in beef prices is having a negative effect on business. Kitchens first noticed the prices increasing in the Fall of 2013. As a result they had to increase their prices in January. Kitchens has had to be more creative in finding ways to save money on beef to try to avoid too much of a menu price increase. Kitchens says that she shops around a lot more for her beef products and is always looking for a sale. The same goes for Judy Christensen, owner of Stumpy’s in Rushford.
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Christensen shared that they are unfortunately going to have to increase prices again soon despite having already made an increase only a few months ago. Restaurants take the hardest hit when there is a price hike in food items. Christensen commented, however, that it isn’t as difficult in a small farming community for people to understand the need for a price increase. That understanding is helpful to business as they make some needed changes. Steve Lea, Meat Manager at Rushford Foods, has not noticed any drastic change in sales on beef. Despite the 16 percent increase from last year’s prices, customers are still buying beef. “Some people might eat more chicken...but it’s like gas prices increasing, you still need it even if it costs more,” said Lea. While the price increase might be harsh on restaurants, grocery stores haven’t seem to be hit as hard. It is still much cheaper for a family to buy a $10 package of beef to make a couple meals from than it is for a family to go out to dinner for one meal. Lea noted that in farming communities, the higher beef prices are not necessarily a bad thing. Many people are in some way connected to the farming industry, so when farmers do well, the community does well. For those not connected to the farming industry, however, this increase, like any inflation, is not welcomed. Some people may find themselves eating more chicken to save money, but as consumers grow accustomed to the new prices, families just might find burgers back on the dinner table before they know it.
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Oak Meadow Meats of Harmony By Barb Jeffers Growing up on a farm near Harmony, Minn. with two older brothers and one older sister, Michael Aggen was active in showing cattle and swine at livestock shows along with his siblings. The family was involved in state and county fairs, junior livestock shows, and also competed in some national competitions. Michael’s wife, Vanessa, was also involved with livestock shows and FFA during her childhood. After graduating from high school, Michael attended the University of Minnesota where he began working in the meat lab as a student employee and after school he continued work-
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get the work done. This family participation “turned into our seed stock operation” stated Dr. Aggen. Matthew Aggen states watching his grandparents and aunt and uncle show livestock when he was little made him want to do it too. Matt says that it was a really good experience and he has turned it into a profession with the tradition carrying on with Matthew’s sons Hunter, age 15, and Garrett, age 12, who now show cattle and swine. Michael and Vanessa Aggen have a daughter, Eliza, who is 15 months old and you can be sure in one way or another livestock will be a part of her life as it has been a part of her family’s life for generations. Matthew Aggen said show-
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ing livestock teaches children responsibility and how to take care of something, which resonates with what his father Lynn said when he commented, “There are two things needed to be successful at showing - a quality animal is about 50 percent of it, the rest of it is how you feed and take care of the animal,” he said. The hard work and dedication Michael and Vanessa learned as children while taking care of and showing livestock shines through in the business they have built together. All beef products available at Oak Meadow Meats are graded USDA Choice and include a variety and steaks and roasts as well as 85 percent lean and 93 percent lean ground beef. Oak Meadow Meats has several types of beef jerky including Colorado beef jerky, which
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Michael stated is more flavorful than regular beef jerky and since the package my husband and I purchased was almost empty by the time we returned home from Oak Meadow Meats, I will agree wholeheartedly. Snack sticks are available in flavors such as cheddar, jalapeno, teriyaki, BBQ, and Pepper Jack to suit any taste buds. Also available is summer sausage in different varieties such as jalapeno cheddar. As grilling season is upon us, Oak Meadow Meats has many delicious and interesting choices to cook on the grill next time it’s fired up. Aside from ribeyes and other steaks there are eight varieties of chicken breasts wrapped in bacon that would be tasty grilled. Those who favor bratwurst have a hard decision to make considering the made by hand varieties include Philly cheese steak brats, cheddar brats, apple brats, buffalo wings brats, and smoked jalapeno cheddar brats along with original flavor. Vanessa stated they get a lot of “camper traffic” during the summer to enjoy the different meats they offer but they are very grateful for the wonderful customer base they have yearround. Another family favorite from Oak Meadow Meats is the bacon. Regular, thick cut, and especially cottage bacon disappear quickly. Other items offered include dried beef, pork chops, pork roast, hams, seasoned pork sausage, old-fashioned hot dogs, ring bologna, side pork, and much more. Oak Meadow Meats also has fish available including haddock and cod. Several types of deli cheese and cheese curds are also on hand for customers to choose from. According to their website, www.oakmeadowmeats.com, Oak Meadow Meats stands apart from the competition because they have the capability to dry age custom beef. Stop in soon to Oak Meadow Meats and find out for yourself. Oak Meadow Meats is located at 50 9th Street NE in Harmony. Hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.-noon. The phone number is (507) 886-MEAT (6328). For meal inspirations Oak Meadow Meats also highlights recipes on their website.
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USDA announces additional support for small and midsized farmers and ranchers Second major small farmer package this year includes research awards, technical assistance and marketing support USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on April 29 additional support and resources for America’s small and midsized farmers and ranchers. The announcement includes $7 million in university research awards in support of small and midsized producers; $8.8 million in technical assistance for small, socially-disadvantaged producers and Rural Cooperative Centers; and a marketing certification program for small and very small grass-fed beef producers. This is the second major USDA package this year in support of small and midsized producers. The first pack-
age included efforts to increase access to capital, provide better risk management tools, expand marketing opportunities, and offer food safety training and educational resources specific to America’s small and midsize producers. Today’s announcement builds on these efforts. “Small and midsized producers are a vital part of America’s agricultural future, and we are dedicated to ensuring their success,” said Secretary Tom Vilsack. “The programs and opportunities announced today are part of our ongoing commitment to ensure that smaller farmers and ranchers get
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access to the resources they need to thrive. USDA is continually reviewing our resources, programs and policies to make sure we are working for producers of all sizes.” More information about USDA tools and resources available to small and mid-sized farmers, including information about today’s announcement, is available on USDA’s Small and MidSized Farmer Resources webpage. Efforts announced by the Secretary today include: •$7 million in grant awards to 10 universities to develop programs that will assist small and medium-sized farmers grow their operations, enhance their production and become economically viable. These awards, made by USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Small and Medium-Sized Farms program, focus on developing models to assist small farmers in their decision making with respect to management strategies, new technologies, sustainability, competitiveness and viability. These awards prioritize strategies enhancing access to markets, developing local and regional food systems, assessing the impact of economic changes to new and beginning farmers, and conducting outreach activities which can inform relevant public policy to enhance small farmers’ well-being. For example, the University of Illinois received $495,000 to research risk mitigation participation strategies for small and midsized producers in the advanced biofuel industry, while Oklahoma State University was awarded
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$484,000 to research economic development opportunities for small and mid-sized farms in the local and regional food system. Clarkson University in New York received $499,000 to study anaerobic digesters for small farms and University of Vermont was awarded $499,662 to research how to improve the quality of labor management decisions for small and medium-sized farm operators. A full list of awardees and their projects is available on the NIFA website. •$8.8 million for technical assis-
tance funding opportunities for small, socially-disadvantaged producers and Rural Cooperative Centers. In support of rebuilding America’s rural economy, USDA’s Rural Development Agency is making funding available to small and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers as well as Rural Cooperative Centers. The Small, Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant program (SSDPG) will make $3 milSee USDA Page 13
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Farmers Co-op Elevator hires general manager Gordy Elliott takes over as GM The Farmers Co-op Elevator (FCE) board of directors is pleased to announce that they have hired Gordy Elliott to be the new general manager. Elliott will be responsible for the overall management of FCE. Elliott brings a wealth of knowledge and experiences that will lead FCE into the future. Board President Steve Oian noted, “Gordy’s resumé statement that he ‘cares about people’ is a strong indication of what our employees, members and community can anticipate.” Elliott spent many years as an agricultural cooperative general manager at Pine Island Farmers
Elevator and Hayward Cooperative and got his early management training with Midland Cooperative in Whitelaw, Wis., and Northfield, Minn. Most recently he has been a senior commodity risk management consultant with INTL FCStone, a global commodity broker. He has helped many people with marketing programs to lock in a price to protect their margins and manage volatility and will apply that same level of marketing to our farmer-owned elevator. “It’s exciting to be part of an organization of patron-owners — farmers working together,
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lion available to provide technical assistance to small, socially-disadvantaged agricultural producers through eligible cooperatives and cooperative development centers. Awardees will be able to conduct market research, product and/or service improvement, feasibility studies, training, and implement business plans. Applications are being accepted through June 30, 2014. More information about how to apply is on the Rural Development website. The Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program (RCDG) will make up to $5.8 million available to Rural Cooperative Development Centers, which in turn, provide technical assistance to individuals and entities improving the economic condition of rural areas by supporting start-up, expansion or operational improvement of rural cooperatives and other business entities. Cooperatives have often been the mechanism used by small and midsized producers to work together to access new markets or market value added products. Information about how to apply is on the Rural Development website. In 2013, business and cooperative funding through Rural Development helped 17,773 rural businesses, including 4,200 farmers and 4,472
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small businesses. These investments created or saved over 41,600 jobs. Under the 2014 Farm Bill USDA will be creating an Interagency Working Group to improve coordination of programs and services between federal agencies and national and local cooperatives through the RCDG program. •USDA Certification for Small and Very Small Producers of grass-fed beef. Administered by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), this new verification program is tailored to meet the needs of small-scale livestock producers and the growing grass-fed beef industry. It allows small and very small-scale producers to certify that their animals meet the requirements of the grass-fed marketing claim standard, helping them differentiate themselves and communicate value to their customers. As part of USDA-wide efforts to create more opportunities for small-scale livestock producers, AMS is targeting producers that market 49 cattle or less each year by designing a less costly application process for these producers to use the USDA Certified Grass-Fed claim. Producers who are certified under the new program will receive certificates that allow them to market cattle to slaughter facilities as USDA certified grass-fed, increasing their market value and creating new economic opportunities throughout the supply chain.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Several Minnesota school districts are able to upgrade their kitchens thanks to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Farm to School Grant. More than $250,000 is being awarded to fund 15 school districts and their local Farm to School projects. Half of Minnesota’s statewide student population is involved in the program, featuring a delicious pairing of agriculture and academia. The MDA also worked with the Center for Prevention at Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) of Minnesota to get the new food equipment into the hands of the schools. Farm to School has helped schools offset the costs of kitchen upgrades and equipment needed to prepare, serve and preserve locally grown foods. Some grants also fund studies for schools to find the best way to get food from local pasture to plate. The Center for Prevention at BCBS of Minnesota has a history of investment in promoting healthy food environments in schools, including providing support to Farm to School programs across Minnesota. Programs linking fresh fruits and vegetables to schools can have a significant impact on student health, learning outcomes and lifelong dietary habits, not to mention positive economic impact for the local economy. In keeping with Blue Cross’ commitment to making a healthy difference for all Minnesotans, Farm to School brings people and resources together to make their community better for everyone as an important element of a local food system. Farm to School was established to create new markets for local growers to provide fresh products for the local school cafeteria. The program coordinates at least $10 million in local purchases annually. Although most purchases involve fruits and vegetables, schools are also purchasing fluid milk, meat or poultry, and grains. Grants are made possible through the Agricultural Growth, Research and Innovation Program (AGRI), established by the legislature to advance Minnesota’s agri-
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Help save the depot in Canton By Liz Giese Some locals still remember the time when trains ran through Canton. Unfortunately not much remains of the railroad these days except for the memories and history preserved by those who have taken an interest and the old depot building. The depot is currently owned by Larry Huber, a train enthusiast from Los Angeles. He learned about the depot through a railroad magazine and has some ties to the area. Canton was notable as one of the last narrow gauge rails. Huber bought the depot and after making some roof repairs started looking for people in Canton to start a historical society.
The Canton Historical Society is in its third year and currently has about 40 members. They staff the Mitson Museum and have videotaped senior citizens sharing memories of Canton, but their main project has been restoring the depot. Huber has agreed in writing to transfer the depot to the Historical Society once they have the necessary tax shelter. After a lengthy process, the Historical Society recently acquired the necessary non-profit organization tax exempt status. As the depot is expected to be turned over in the near future, the Historical Society is ready to create a plan for the future of the building. The Canton Hiswww.traditionspreston.com 1-507-765-3837 E.O.E
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Photo submitted Preston Area Chamber of Commerce members held a ribbon cutting at B&B Olympic Bowl in Preston, Minn. on Wednesday, April 30 to congratulate the business on their recent remodel. Pictured left to right are: Jason Sethre, Bryan Ostby, Sarah Wangen, Kathy Dahl, Lindsi Poppe, Lisa Stensrud, Beau (son of Shawna Poppe), Shelly Hanson, Tim Kiehne, Paul Hanson, Shawna Poppe, and Kurt Reicks.
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Fillmore County Sports Malley-led FC/L softball starts 6-0 at least twice. FC/L sported two five-K hitters! Pierce-Sprenger (FC/L) was 2-6 and Lauren Rusert (SG-C) 3-6 hitting. Marie Doering was a rare 2-7 (GWRBI). Bratland also won game two (6 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 11 K, Win) for the routine 20-inning, 0-run, 40-strikeout Friday night! The final was 12-0 is six innings. Erickson was 2-3 for FC/L but took the Loss. SG-C (5-1) grabbed control of the TRC South over FC/L (6-2) and Chatfield (4-2).
Gophers Win on Big Irish Walk-Off
Walk-off HR’s don’t happen very often, particularly at the high school level. It is real rare for a blast to come with two outs, on a 0-2 count, and just one plate appearance after the batter previously homered. Chatfield junior Brook Irish launched HR’s in the fifth and seventh innings to lead the Goph’s past P-E-M. The Bulldogs led nearly the entire game, getting a Haley Gudmundson 2-run HR in the first. They led 4-3 in the fifth when Irish hit a 3-run shot that gave Chatfield its first lead at 6-4. The Bulldogs responded with a 3-run top of the sixth. They had a chance for more, with multiple runners on in both the sixth and seventh, but Chatfield got out of both jams. It set up Irish’s heroics. With Sydney Gould aboard per a 1-out single, Irish checked a pitch and swung through another, leaving Chatfield to their last strike. That pitch, as it were, was left belt high over the outside half of the plate. Irish left it grass high under a tree over the right center fence. Chatfield survived 8-7. Irish (2-4, 2 HR’s, 5 RBI’s, 2 R) and Kirsten Keefe (2-4, 2 RBI, 2 R) drove in seven of eight Gopher runs. Gudmundson (1-2, HR, 2 RBI, R, loss) and PEM’s 6-9 hitters led the way (7-14, 3 RBI, 4 R). Jennifer Hanson got the win. The Goph’s are 4-2.
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FC’s Jordan Miller medaled three times on the week in helping the Falcon boys to a 4-0 start. The Falcon girls are also off quickly (3-0). R-P’s Charlie Krambeer medaled three times, whilst shooting a county-wide weekly lowround of 37. Houston’s ball teams stuck it to M-C’s. Softball beat the Cougars 22-2, benefitting from a 15-run sixth inning. Becca Proudfoot was 3-4 (3 RBI, 4 SB). Baseball then got win #1 by rapping out 15 hits to down M-C 14-7. Tyler Hoskins was 4-5 (3 RBI), Wesley Johnson 3-5 (two 2B, 4 RBI). Chatfield baseball had an eventful week. They beat Cotter 8-2 in ten innings. Dan Narveson beat out a routine play to ignite the 6-run rally. Nate Skare was 4-5 (3 RBI). They then beat P-E-M 5-3. Jake Neis went 3-4 (two 2B). They then were one strike away, up 5-3 versus St. Charles. A hit and an error tied the game. SC scored the winning run in 8th. Chatfield is 4-2. GMLOK softball also won an extra inning game (their first ‘W’), beating Byron 13-12 (in eight). Bulldog Jamie Stevens, along with Malley (2), Irish (2), Bryce Michels (M-C), and Trisha Johnson (Hou) hit HR’s. Stevens, over a two-day, four-game stretch, drove in 11 runs. Irish, on the year (6 games), has 3 HR’s and 13 RBI’s.
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04-21: M-C 7, St. Charles 11 (M-C: B. Michels 2-3; Jon Selness 2-4. Coug’s trailed 11-2 before getting five in the 7th) Chatfield 8, Cotter 2; 10 innings (C: N. Skare 4-5, 2B, 3 RBI, SB, R; D. Narveson 2-5, SB, R. Gopher’s 0 errors) 04-22: FC/L 0, W-K 10; 5 innings (FC/L: Gatlin Woellert 1-2. W-K: Mike Guidinger 5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 10 K, Win) Chatfield 5, P-E-M 3 (C: J. Neis 3-4, 2 2B, 2 R, 2 SB, RBI; Noah Grant 2-3; Ethan Woltz Win (in relief). PEM: Chase DeFrang 3-4, RBI; Thomas Miller 3-4, 2B, R. Gophers led 3-2 thru six. Neis and Zach Eggers drove in a couple insurance runs in the 7th) GMLOK 2, L-A 3 (GMLOK: Quinn Larson 2-3, RBI, R; Reid Buschman 1-3, 2B, RBI; Isaac Tangen 6 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 5 BB, 4 K, Loss. Card’s got deciding two runs in bottom of 6th) R-P 5, Cotter 7 (R-P: Mason McManimon-Myers 2-4, RBI, 2 R; Cale Stensgard/Ross Anderson 2-4, RBI) Schaeffer Acad. 3, M-C 8 (M-C: B. Michels 2-3, HR; Noah Manning 2-3; Collin O’Bieglo 7 IP, 8 H, 3 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 7 K, Win) 04-25: Houston 14, M-C 7 (H: T. Hoskins 4-5, 3 RBI, 3 R, SB, Win; W. Johnson 3-5, 2 2B, 4 RBI, 3 R; Christian Sires 3-5, 2 2B, 3 R, RBI; Peter Jergenson 3-5, 2 RBI, 2 SB; Dylan Lee 2-3, 2B, RBI, 2 R, SB. M-C: J. Selness 2-4, 3B, RBI, R, SB; Keyser Wenthold 2-4, 2 R, 2 SB; Wesley Richert 1-4, RBI, 5 1/3 IP, 11 H, 8 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 9 K, No Decision. Both teams are 1-2) GMLOK 8, D-E 4 (GMLOK: Blake Olson 2-4, RBI, R, SB; Q. Larson 1-3, RBI, 3 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, Win) St. Charles 6, Chatfield 5; 8 innings (C: E. Woltz 2-4, 2 RBI, 2 SB; Jake Neis 1-4, 2 R. SC: Pierce Begin 2-4, GW RBI; Dayton Danielson 8 IP, 5 04-22: H, 5 R, 4 ER, 11 K, 5 BB, Win; Caleb Small 1-4, 2 RBI. Gophers led 4-0 after three. It was 5-3 in the top of the 7th with one on, two out, and two strikes on Andy Buck. Buck singled, a walk loaded the bases, and an error on a routine fly ball allowed tying runs to score. In the 8th, a double, a wild pitch, and a fielder’s chose by Begin plated a (GW) run. A Gopher groundout with runners on second and third ended game. Four Chat ‘E’s’ led to four SC unearned runs. Gophers stranded ten) FC/L 2, Southland 7 (FC/L: Clay Olson/Nick Mensink 2-3, 2B, RBI. S: Trent Reinertz 4-4, R, RBI. Falcons are 0-3) (Game One) R-P 2, L-A 12; 5 innings (R-P: C. Stensgard 2-2, RBI; Parker Dittman 1-1, RBI. L-A: Aaron Hohensee 2-2, HR, RBI, 2 R; Jackson Riebel 2-2, 2B, 3 RBI); (Game Two) R-P 1, L-A 4 (R-P: C. Stensgard 2-3, 2B, R) 04-26: GMLOK 3, Cotter 7 (GMLOK: Trenton Bleifus 3-4, R; I. Tangen 3-4, 2B, R; Doug Sabatke 2-3, 2 RBI; B. Olson 2-5, RBI. Bulldogs out-hit Ramblers 12-10, but left eight runners on base (six in scoring position) to Cotter’s four. GMLOK is 2-5)
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By Paul Trende Fillmore Central/Lanesboro’s softball player Morgan Malley is well-known for her pitching talents. But over a twoday span versus R-P in a doubleheader, and then against W-K, the junior was massive everywhere. She helped her senior-less team to a 6-0 start to the season. She then ended the week in a ridiculous pitching duel. In game one versus the Trojans, the Falcons sent 13 to the plate in the Paul Trende top of the first. Spurred by Gabby Brazee’s 2-run double and RBI-single, FC/L put nine on the board. Malley took it from there (5 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 10 K, 1 BB). She had 19 of 23 first pitch strikes and K’ed two batters in four of five innings. Her night was shortened on account of the 2-run HR she hit that brought the 10-run rule into effect. Behind her efforts (2-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, Win), Brazee (2-3, 2B, 3 RBI, R), and the other seven Falcons with a hit, FC/L prevailed 11-1. Lauren Hadley (2-2), Keela Brand (1-2, RBI), and Brooke Johnson (1-3, 2B, R; pitching loss) led the Trojans. In game two, R-P pitcher Savannah Skalet struck out 12 (two in five of six innings). FC/L pitcher Steph Erickson retired 12 straight one point. After R-P scored in the top of the first, Malley hit her second HR in the bottom. The Falcons scored runs in the second and fifth on just one total hit (3-1). R-P got one back in the sixth and had a runner on third. A Malley strikeout ended the threat. Three more ended the game. FC/L prevailed 3-2. Erickson got the win (5 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K), Malley the save (2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 5 K; 1-1 HR, RBI, SB, 2 R). Skalet took the loss (6 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 12 K). Hadley (2-3, 2 SB, 2 R) and Brand (2-3, 2B, SB) again hit for R-P. The Falcons then welcomed WabashaKellogg to Preston. FC/L again got early run support. In the first, Taylor Pierce-Sprenger singled, went to second on an error, and scored on an Erickson single. In the second, Haley Polin hit a smash past short to plate two more (3-0). Malley then retired eight straight batters via ‘K’. W-K’s big chance came in the fifth. With two on and no out, Malley foiled the threat by snaring a sac bunt attempt out of the air, then doubling a runner off first. Rowan Blaschko followed with an RBI single (W-K’s only run). FC/L prevailed 4-1. Malley was again excellent (1-3, 2 SB, R; 7 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 14 K, 3 BB). Erickson had two hits (2-3, RBI, SB), the only player to do so. The Falcons ended the week taking on Spring Grove-Caledonia. Game one was an epic pitcher’s duel that will be long remembered. Malley and Samantha Bratland went head-to-head for 13 innings and surrendered squat for runs. Finally, in the bottom of the 14th, SG-C got a hit, a walk, and a pair of hits for the 1-0 victory. Morgan’s gutty performance (14 IP, 14 H, 1 R, 16 K, 2 BB, stranded 15 base runners, Loss) was over-shadowed by Bratland’s craziness (14 IP, 0 R, 4 H, 0 BB, 29 K, yes 29 K, Win). Fifteen batters on the two teams struck out
R-P 1, C-SG 9 (RP: R. Anderson P-E-M Verne Herman Invite (R-P/H 1-3, RBI. C-SG: Harrison Speltz 4-4, 2 and Kingsland competed with Bulldogs, RBI. Trojans are 0-7) D-E, Stewie, Cotter, Schaeffer Academy, and L-A. The Tro-Cane boys took 3rd, the girls 5th. The Knight boys took 7th, 04-21: the girls 8th. RPH 1st’s: Dylan Linder Houston 22, M-C 2; 6 innings (H: B. (1600), Sam Schneider (Shot Put), & Proudfoot 3-4, 3 RBI, 4 SB, R; Abbey Noah Carlson (Triple Jump). RPH Loken 2-3, 3B, 2 RBI, 2 R, 6 IP, 3 H, 2nd’s: Anna Sweet (100), the girls 4x100 2 R, 1 ER, 3 BB, 14 K, Win; Courtney (Megan Holien, Ashley Agrimson, KenJohnston 1-2, 2B, 3 RBI, 3 BB, 2 R; T. zie Ness, Sweet), Jordan Honken (Pole Johnson 2-5, 3 R, RBI. M-C: Chelcie Vault), Carlson (200), Ryan Ruberg Busch 2-3, RBI, R; Coranda Vickerman (800), & Dan Thorson (Triple Jump). 1-3, RBI. ‘Canes benefitted from 18 Agrimson was also 3rd (200), 4th (Long M-C walks. First game for Cougars) Jump), and 4th (High Jump). King04-22: sland’s top athletes were the third place L-A 15, GMLOK 3 (GMLOK: co-ed 4x200 (Cody Krahn/Josh BradCourtney Schmidt 2-4; Theresa Gehling ley/Marina Schwanke/Lacey Schwartz), 1-3, RBI. Card’s had 8-run 7th) Hunter Meisner (4th 1600), & Krahn Cotter 24, R-P 0; 5 innings (R-P: K. (6th 400)) Brand 1-2 (only Trojan hit). C: Katie 04-25: Nachtigal 3-4, 2 HR, 7 RBI, 3 R. R-P La Crescent Invite (R-P/H, L/FC/Mis 1-3) C, LC, C/SG, Winona, La Crosse-Logan, 04-25: and Providence Academy competed (no (Game One) P-E-M 16, GMLOK team scoring). LFCMC 1st’s: Kiera 8 (GMLOK: T. Gehling 2-4, 2 RBI; Olson (3200), the girls 4x400 (CassiJamie Stevens 1-3, HR, 3 RBI; Jessi dy Ruud/Sara Vettleson-Trutza/Bailey Lohuis 1-2, 2 RBI, 2 SB, R); (Game Ruen/Kenzie Broadwater) and 4x800 Two) P-E-M 11, GMLOK 6 (GMLOK: (SVT/Leah Ruen/Alyssa Gathje/B. Haley Colton 2-4, R; Rio Landers 1-4, Ruen) teams, Olivia Haug (Discus), 2 RBI, R) Quentin Case (110 & 300-hurdles), 04-26: & Eric Holst (Discus). RPH 1st’s: L-A Tourney (Semis) Byron 12, Anna Sweet (100), the girls 4x100 (M. GMLOK 13; 8 innings (GMLOK: J. Holien/A. Agrimson/Aspen Hartmann/ Stevens 4-4, 5 RBI, 2 R; H. Colton Sweet) and 4x200 (Carissa Bieberdorf/ 3-5, 3 RBI, 2 R; Kailynn Hamersma Agrimson/J. Honken/Sweet) teams, 3-4, 2 RBI, 3 R. An error allowed the Agrimson (High Jump/Long Jump), winning Bulldog run to score); Houston Honken (Pole Vault), N. Carlson (Long 1, L-A 10 (H: T. Johnson 1-3, HR, Jump), & Hunter Dockter (Shot Put). RBI, R. L-A: Tayler Daley 2-2, 2 2B, 2 LFCMC 2nd’s: L. Ruen (800), Rachel RBI, 3 R, SB; Sarah Meilner 1-4, HR, Eversole (300-hurdles), the girls 4x200 RBI, R); (1st Place) L-A 9, GMLOK (Leah Scheevel/Rachel Kimball/SVT/ 7 (GMLOK: C. Schmidt 3-4, 3 R; H. Broadwater), Travis Troendle (3200), the Colton 2-3, 3 RBI, 2 R; J. Stevens 2-3, boys 4x100 and 4x200 (Monty Holm/ 2 RBI, R. L-A: T. Daley 2-4, 2 HR, 2 Niko Anderson/Bram Van Lent/Gabe RBI, 2 R. Dogs narrowed a 9-3 game Decker), & Decker (Pole Vault). RPH to 9-7 in 7th. They are 1-9); (3rd Place) 2nd’s: Bailey O’Hare (1600), Christina Byron 10, Houston 0; 5 innings (H: A. Strapp (Triple Jump), D. Linder (1600), Loken 2-2, pitching loss. B: Vanessa the boys 4x800 (Ryan Ruberg/Jeremiah Anderson 2-3, HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 3 SB; Munson/Dominic Jenkins/Linder), Emma Nelson 2-3, HR, RBI, R. Canes Tyler McLellan (Long Jump), & Matt are 2-4) Culhane (Discus))
Morgan Malley Fillmore Central/Lanesboro Softball
Just what does FC/L junior Morgan Malley mean to 6-2 Falcon softball? She is 5-1 with a save, a .91 ERA (per seven innings), with 75 K’s and 9 BB’s in 46 innings. She either leads or shares the team in lead in average (.360), hits (9-tie), home runs (2), RBI’s (5-tie), runs scored (8), stolen bases (7-tie), on-base percentage (.448), and slugging percentage (.680). Much of that came in an eventful 5-game week for the Falcons. See Malley-led FC/L Softball Starts 6-0. Photo by Paul Trende
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Country Coffee Talk By Jeanette Schmidt Spring has Sprung!! The week before Easter we weren’t so sure about that… In fact, we thought we might have to wear stocking hats instead of Easter bonnets. But now the bloodroots are blooming and the woods will soon be a carpet of white flowers with the bluebells and marsh marigolds adding their color. And what is better than the lilac blooming, filling the whole yard with its scent. Another sign of spring is the return of the hummingbird. If you don’t have your feeder out,
now is the time to do that. Their long flight from the Gulf of Mexico, which is around May 1 and not many flowers are available yet, so they will be looking for that familiar feeder. A few fun facts about the hummingbird: •They are the smallest bird in North America and are fearless
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Ingredients: • ½ cup butter, softened • 1 cup packed brown sugar • ½ cup sugar • 1 egg • 2 cups Unbleached all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking powder • ½ tsp baking soda • 1 cup sour cream • 3 cups chopped fresh or frozen rhubarb – if frozen, measure while frozen, then thaw completely, drain but don’t squeeze • TOPPING:(may need a little more) • ½ cup chopped pecans • ¼ cup packed brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon • 1 tablespoon cold butter Directions: Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda & salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Fold in rhubarb. Fill greased muffin cups ¾ full or use paper liners. For topping, combine pecans, brown sugar & cinnamon; then cut in butter & sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 22-25 min. or until toothpick come out clean. Cool for 5 min. before removing from pan. Makes about 1-1/2 dozen.
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and ready to fight. •They are able to hover, fly up and down and backward. •Male hummingbirds have a courting “pendulum” flight. •Their wings create a humming noise, flapping 50-60 times per second. •A hummingbird’s heart beats 1,260 beats per minute. •Hummingbirds weigh 2-3 grams. •They construct their nests with plant material and spider webs, gluing pieces of lichen on the outside for camouflage. •Hummingbirds are attracted to tubular red flowers, humming bird feeders and eat small insects. Hummingbird juice is easy to make but, the sugar bill more than doubles! We often get up to 24 humming birds. There is no need to use red food coloring in the juice, as the red feeder will draw them. I prefer not to cook the sugar and water together, as it’s too easy to go off and forget it on the stove and then you have a real mess... been there done that!! What I usually do is measure one cup of sugar into a 4 cup glass measuring cup and just heat the water on the stove. Then pour 2 cups of hot water into the measuring cup to dissolve the sugar. Add 2 cups of cold water and fill the feeder. After three days, especially in hot weather, check
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the feeder and change it, if necessary. Always clean the feeders before adding new juice. Orioles like this too. Humming Bird Juice Recipe: 1 cup Sugar, 4 cups Water But what says “Spring is Here” more than actually sitting on the porch with a cup of coffee, eating a fresh Rhubarb Streusel Muffin, watching the humming birds with the scent of lilacs in the air!!
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Five years from now By Lydia Geving Imagine your life five years from now and then think back to five years ago. If you were asked the same question five years ago, would you have thought your life would be like this today? For myself and the rest of the seniors, we probably had a good image of what this year would be like. We’d start of the year in the humid Lydia Geving A u g u s t weather preparing for another season of football and volleyball. Others would be finishing the last weeks of their summer jobs. Relatives, friends, and alumni would come home for a town celebration. The last days of summer would come to an end. The high school would gather in the gymnasium for a welcome back pep-fest. The way our year always begins. The preparation for homecoming has already began! Before you know it, we’re using the last of our toilet paper on the teacher and boys’ houses. Christmas break comes and goes. The senior trip is the one thing on our mind now that basketball and wrestling have ended. The trip of a life time that we’ve been waiting for years. All the years of class dues and fund-
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raising would soon pay off. When we get back from our trip, we will share stories with our family and friends at home. Graduation is the last big event to round the year off. We may have imagined the year to go just like that. We knew what we had to look forward to and plan for, but I would never imagine it would go this fast. These last year’s flew by and when people tell you, senior year goes by even faster, they aren’t lying. If we take a look at the next five years, we have no idea what to expect. Most will probably be getting done with college and looking for a job in the degree they majored in. Some might even have a family or be starting one. We’ll also be planning our five year class reunion. Wondering who will show up and who won’t be able to make it. In five years, we could be anywhere. We’ll meet new people and travel to new places while trying to keep in contact with our friends from high school. As we wrapping up the last weeks of school, we’re all thinking that this is probably the last time we’ll all be together. It’s crazy to think that these next five years you might not ever see or hear from one of you fellow classmates for the rest of your life. Many people say, high school will be some of the best years and easiest years of your life, so enjoy each and every minute of it as you can. Try new things, go out for as many activities, because you never know when you’ll get another opportunity. From here on out our future is unknown. “It’s something unpredictable, but in the end it’s right. I hope you had the time of your life.” Lydia Geving is a student at Mabel-Canton High School. She is one of 8 area students participating in the Journal Writing Project, now in its fifteenth year.
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Vrieze ~ Copeman Sarah Vrieze of Lewiston, Minn. and Darin (Sally) Vrieze of Chatfield, Minn. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Deana to Dean Copeman, son of Polly (Curt) Nash of Chatfield. Myril (Laura) Copeman of Chatfield. Their wedding will be held May 10, 2014 at Root Prairie Lutheran Church in Rural Fountain, Minn.
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Two “Trout Days” fishing contests Celebrate ”Preston Trout Days” by participating in two separate fishing contests sponsored by the National Trout Center located in Preston, Minn. May 16-18 are the 2014 dates for Preston’s annual “Trout Days” celebration. Visit www.trout days.com for a complete schedule of events. The 28th Annual Preston Trout Days Fishing Contest will take place on Saturday, May 17. There is a $10 entry fee and pre-registration is available May 15 & 16 at the National Trout Center, or register the morning of the 17 between 8-10 a.m. The contest runs from 10 a.m. -5 p.m. on Saturday and contestants may fish their favorite local fishing spot. Trout will be measured by weight only. Cash and drawing prizes will be awarded. The National Trout Center is spon-
soring a second contest on Sunday, May 18 featuring Preston’s 9-Hole Fishing Course on the Root River in Preston. The “Last Chance Fishing Contest” runs from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. and there are no registration fees to participate. Teams of two are encouraged and preregistration dates are May 15–17 at the trout center. Teams will fish their assigned holes on the course for 20 minutes with 10 minutes allocated to move to the next hole. Prizes will be awarded at 3 p.m. To participate in either contest contact the National Trout Center located at 120 St. Anthony Street, Preston, Minnesota. You may also call 507-8678801 or email: info@nationaltroutcenter.org for more information. Visit: www.nationaltroutcenter.org for a complete set of contest rules.
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tors for the 2014 street projects. Bids are expected to be opened after Memorial Day with awards occurring early in June. The agreement between the Chatfield EDA and the project developer along Twiford Street could affect the schedule. Councilor Robert Pederson said that extra insulation of water mains will be installed to guard against freeze ups, citing the problems with freeze ups over this past winter. Dombrovski expects construction to occur between July and October. The projects should be completed in 2014 except for final finishing tasks like seeding. A resolution was adopted approving plans and specifications and authorizing the advertisement for bids. Other Business In Brief •City wide garage sales are planned for May 3 and city-wide pick-up is scheduled for May 5. •Tony Lammers reported that he had three quotes to replace the 2008 Kubota front deck mower. He noted that they were looking at rear discharge decks for safety reasons. Councilors approved the purchase of a John Deere with a 72-inch deck as recommended by Lammers and by the Park and Recreation Committee. The purchase will cost $16,881.03 with trade. The John Deere will cost more, but Lammers said they wanted to
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try it, as they thought it might be a better deal in the long run if they could sustain less equipment repair issues and have a higher resale value. •Lammers reported that the hockey boards that have been put up for years are rotting out. He had placed a $5,000 bid with public surplus for a full size rink. It was the only bid received but considerably below the reserve price. Hockey Day Minnesota Board did not provide a bottom dollar price. Lammers asked councilors for ideas and a price that could be offered. He said he would look into what it would cost to fix the hockey boards they have now. •Approval was given to hire a seasonal employee for Public Works to fill in with general maintenance. The employee is expected to be hired for a period from June 1 through October. •Vice Mayor Ken Jacobson read the Tree City Proclamation from the Arbor Day Foundation. Lammers noted Chatfield has been a Tree City for 22 years. •The first quarter financial report was provided. Water operation and infrastructure expenses are higher than expected due to repairs of water main freeze damages and the purchase of the mixer for the water tower. •Emergency Medical Services week is May 18-24. Councilor Ken Jacobson said they recognize the importance of EMS people to the community.
Photo by Cherrie Brink Preston/Harmony UMC Confirmation students Rianna Ryan, Taylor Willford and Cassidy Hanson hosted a “SouperBowl of Caring” party at the Harmony United Methodist Church on February 2, Super Bowl Sunday. They raised $439.39 for the Preston Food Shelf at this event, which was matched by F&M Insurance of Preston for an extra $220. They are shown here presenting Diane Petrich, Preston Food Shelf Director, with the funds they raised. Cherrie Brink and Pastor Michael Smith also assisted in the event.
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Rushford moving forward with business incubator plans By Kirsten Zoellner While the Business Incubator Plan is still in draft stages, the city and Economic Development Authority (EDA) are moving forward in seeking grant funding to get the ball rolling. At the Monday, April 28 council meeting, EDA chairman Tom Driscoll took the council through the plans and what’s needed from the city. If the grant is approved, the EDA is also seeking to dedicate matching funds from the EDA. The plan will be available for entrepreneurs, both in the community and outside, as well as existing businesses. “It’s a tool that we can use,” noted Driscoll. “Instead of waiting for businesses to drop out of the sky, we can get them homegrown from the talent pool in southeast Minnesota. It’s a culture we tend to create.” Approved businesses would be taken through training and get financing, including EDA gap financing if needed. Should they graduate to a facility or need a larger facility, EDA would receive a percentage, enable self-funding of the incubator plan down the road. “We’ve been hatching this plan since the Business Retention and Expansion was done,” added Driscoll. “It’s an aggressive way to develop business, help startups, and bolster the tax base. The pieces of the puzzle fit in together.” The once a year grant opportunity is behind the push for council approval. The approval is strictly for submission and the EDA will not be committed to taking the grant. “If we don’t get started, we never will,” added Driscoll. “We’ve laid little foundation blocks to continually make progress and move forward.” Through this plan, the risk to the EDA is less as they lead businesses through a set regimen, allowing the EDA to set the business parameters instead of the businesses themselves. Additionally, this plan would increase the city’s reputation as a business incubator, creating a draw to the city. “This opens up the potential to reach out,” added City Administrator Steve Sarvi. “A very little
success will go a long way.” Several universities are interested in the plan as a way to study the business culture and provide training. “They have students that have ideas and it provides a place to go. It they can create here, why not stay and build here.” The plan will eventually become a self-sustaining project. Additional funding and revenue streams may include grants, low-interest loans, state and federal dollars, SMIF funding, rents on buildings, royalties or other reimbursements. One goal of the plan is to secure staff, more specifically a director, for the incubator plan and to work with partners finding more funding opportunities. “I’m excited about this opportunity,” enthused Mayor Chris Hallum. “We need to create our own jobs in our communities, this is moving forward,” continued Sarvi. Also at the meeting, the council unanimously approved a cooperative effort between Barr Engineering and Otomo Engineering to conduct surveys of properties related to interior flooding areas. The $33,459 reports will answer questions the city has as to what will be needed to address the problem, why it’s needed, and the methodology to correct it. The FEMA interior flood maps aren’t new and were taken in 2008 as part of a DNR fly-over survey for the watershed. The interior maps will be included in new maps and this could create problems for residents in those areas, including the need for flood insurance, despite the levee system seeing costly recertification. Most importantly, the reports will lend modeling and documentation proof to FEMA that will likely lead to adjustments in the official maps. “The community not only suffered from flood, but then this alphabet soup descended on us and we went through the work,” noted Sarvi. “Now, FEMA and the Corps saying are there’s more. After a while, it’s like ‘Enough.’” In other news, the city has approved a rate modification in
response to extra water usage earlier this winter and spring to avoid frozen pipes. Looking at a variety of methods, including flat rates, no assistance, full assistance, and percentages, the city moved forward with adjusting rates for the first quarter. The flat rate currently applies to the first 3,000 gallons used in the first quarter. Typically, average usage is 8,000 gallons, but the excess water drove the average usage to 16,000 gallons. At least one residence used 126,000 gallons and some didn’t meet the 3,000 due to solidly frozen pipes, some of which have only thawed as of last week. The rate modification calls for keeping the flat rate for the first 3,000 gallons, then, that number in half for the next 8,000. The city will forgive anything over 16,000 gallons, with the understanding of what they were using it for. Citizens were to have notified the city if they were running excess water to keep pipes from freezing to be eligible for assistance. “We’re willing to work with people,” noted Sarvi. “We expect there will be some issues as the moves forward.” Jumps for Hope will be returning to Rushford Saturday, June 21. The event is designed to raise funds used to help local families who are dealing with the impact of cancer. The tandem skydives are $279 if registered and paid in full by June 14 or $299 after June 14. Registration is open on Facebook at h t t p s : / / w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / We s t s i d e S k y d i v e / app_570456996408466. Participants may nominate a family to be a recipient. To do so, contact @jumpsforhope.com and share their story. Be sure to include your name and contact information. Nominations should be received by May 31, 2014. Two days of jumping may be held if the participation numbers are high, with excess jumpers being backed into Friday. A minimum number of jumpers, likely 75, would be required for the excess Friday jump day. “We’d prefer people register sooner, rather than later,” noted Alana Wilson, founder of Jumps for Hope. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Fillmore County police reports Chatfield Police Department Robert Joseph Bergman, 49, White Bear Lake, Minn.; 3/24/2014, Vehicle Load No Secured Properly - Leaking, Dropping, Blowing on Road; Fees $150. Julie Renee Chara, 33, Hudson, Wis.; 4/6/2014, Speeding - 40/30; Fees $130. Jacob William Miller, 24, Chatfield, Minn.; 4/11/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Thomas Duane Doroff, 70, Webster, Minn.; 4/6/2014, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130. Dennis Ashley Eiken, 40, Harmony, Minn.; 8/6/2013, Harassment - Restraining Order - Violate Restraining Order; Fine of $1,000 (stay $700 until 4/16/2015), Total fees $390, Local confinement for 90 days (stay 70 days for one year - credit for time served of three days - serve as work release if eligible), Supervised probation for one year - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, No contact with anyone known to be involved with sale, use, or distribution of controlled substances unless permis-
sion granted in advance by DFO, Complete chemical assessment within 30 days, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Domestic abuse counseling/treatment as directed by DFO, Submit to chemical testing, Mondays and Thursdays as directed by DFO, No contact with victim(s), Submit to random searches, No use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, No assault or aggressive behavior. John Owen Jore, 50, Houston, Minn.; 3/29/2014, Speeding 65/55; Fees $130. Jay Richard Nelson, 25, Spring Valley, Minn.; 1/24/2014, Emergency Telephone Calls/Communications - Interrupt, Interfere, Impede, Disrupt 911 Call; Fine of $3,000 (stay $2,400 until 4/16/2016), Total fees $765, Local confinement for 365 days (stay 305 days for two years - credit for time served for 60 days), Supervised probation for two years - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Aftercare, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Random testing, Submit to random searches, No driving without insurance, No violations of an Order for Protec-
tion, Domestic abuse counseling/ treatment, Men’s Domestic Violence Program, Psychiatric evaluation/treatment, No assault, No use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, Do not enter victim’s residence. Jacob Ryan Vitse, 25, Chatfield, Minn.; 3/24/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Brandon William Westphal, 22, Stewartville, Minn.; 3/31/2014, Drugs - Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Use or Possession; Fees $140. 3/31/2014, Drugs - Possess/Sale Small Amount of Marijuana - No Remuneration; Fees $50. Preston Police Department Rochester Motor Company, Rochester, Minn.; 3/19/2014, Stopping/Standing/Parking Where Signs Prohibit Stopping; Fees $32. Natan Horowitz, 22, Postville, Iowa, 3/30/2014, Speeding 55/40; Fees $150. Ronald Clifton Moffit, 57, Rochester, Minn.; 11/9/2013, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within 2 Hours; Fine of $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 4/15/2016), Total fees $1,020, Local confinement for 365 days (stay 335 days for two years - Serve as work release, weekends), Supervised probation for two years - Remain
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sengers Must Use; Fees $115. Roger Michael Phillips, 64, Decorah, Iowa; 3/10/2014, Seatbelt Violation in a Commercial Vehicle; Fees $115. Tyler Andrew Robinson, 21, Inver Grove Heights, Minn.; 3/14/2014, Speeding - 50/40; Fees $130. Alford Grove Stafford, 53, Preston, Minn.; 3/18/2014, Speeding - 50/40; Fees $130. Donovan Clair Strom, 53, Rochester, Minn.; 3/23/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Gerald Peter Walsh, 50, Battesville, Ind.; 3/16/2014, Speeding - 55/30; Fees $230.
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intendent position to the candidate. Board members Bonner and Evenson supported the motion. Board member Carlson aired her concerns once more about the candidate’s lack of experience before the board took the vote. The motion was to offer Krin Abraham the superintendent position, with the contingency that she attain her superintendent licensure as of July 1, 2014. Board members Wilson, Bonner, Evenson, and Kelleher voted in the affirmative, while board members Krage, Carlson, and Stilin were opposed. The motion passed. Krin Abraham has not yet accepted the position as she has been out of town. Should Abraham accept the position, the board will discuss the possibility of a mentorship. The next regularly scheduled Houston School Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 6 in the Houston High School Library at 6 p.m.
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tion. Kelleher noted that with a revolving door of superintendents the past several years, it is clear that the superintendents are not the ones responsible for this achievement. Several board members agreed with Kelleher and felt that the candidate deserved the opportunity. However, since the candidate has no superintendent experience and has yet to complete all of her requirements to attain her superintendent licensure, the board felt the candidate would greatly benefit from some form of mentorship. The consensus of the board was to move forward with a second interview. However, in a surprising turn of events, the discussion turned to making a final decision that evening. Board member Wilson was the first to suggest that the board offer the super-
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dards for cooking, heating, and sanitary equipment necessary to the health and safety of occupants of buildings. Minimum standards for the maintenance of existing residential buildings will be provided in the ordinance to prevent slums and blight and to preserve the value of land and buildings throughout the city. Before the action was taken Janelle Roe spoke to the Council and had several questions regarding the implementation of the ordinance so she, as a property owner, can plan ahead regarding charges and cycles of approval. The seven-page document was discussed at great length and then came the motion to approve. There were four “yes” vote and the one dissenting vote was cast by Todd Jones. Jones was contacted after the meeting and was asked about his vote. He told the Fillmore County Journal that he believes it’s the wrong time for passing ordinances such as the Rental Ordinance. He continued to say, “I just don’t feel comfortable in passing this when we have other issues that need the council’s attention.” It was unclear as to when the ordinance will go into effect, but when it does it will cost $25 per year starting in February. The council and city officials thanked Librarian Dianne Swen-
son-Sikkink for the years she served our community and held an open house on Wednesday. Hiring of a new librarian will be approved for Jennifer Simon. The council approved the labor and material for a public restroom to cost $58,060. The city can save $4,900 if city staff can do some of the work themselves. Those items by city staff includes excavating, sand and rock fill, paint allowance, landscaping allowance, trash removal and final cleanup. The bid was awarded to Bruce Kraut Construction, LLC of Spring Valley. Approval was given to close Broadway from just south of Subway to Main Street along with Courtland and Jefferson to the alleys on both sides of the streets. The dates of closure will be May 23, July 25, August 22 and September 26. Downtown businesses are being encouraged to extend their business into the street to promote walking, jogging, bicycling and other forms of non-motorized transportation are being planned. John Fenske of the Parks Department informed the council that the Community Center has received a new furnace and the senior citizens are basking in the warm air coming from the unit. Troy Lange of the fire department reported things have been rather slow but they did take part in the mock drill at the Kingsland High School.
The Preston Area Chamber of Commerce, Preston Lion’s Club & the City of Preston would like to thank all of the organizations, businesses and 60+ volunteers who helped make Preston Pride Cleanup Day a success! Because of your helpful hands we were able to clean out 30+ pickup loads of brush/garbage!
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Part 1: Mabel-Canton senior class trip diaries 2014 Day 1 By Emily Brumm & Kourtney Coyle While most people were sleeping at 3 a.m. on the morning of Thursday, April 10, the Mabel-Canton seniors were already awake and preparing for the long day ahead. We had spent the past five years preparing for this day. All those years of paying class dues and fundraising had finally paid off. We sleepily waved goodbye to our parents as many of them quietly held back their emotions.
Our first stop was for a quick bathroom break and to pick up our bus driver, Mark “the Shark,” and tour guide, Tom Spindler. After six hours we finally arrived in the Windy City and were more than ready to stretch our legs. Our first stop was Willis Tower. Walking out onto the Skydeck was eerily exhilarating. Millennium Park became the next stop on our adventure, where we laid our eyes on the famous bean sculpture. After taking a drive by Lake
Michigan, we headed onward towards Notre Dame University in Indiana. We toured the athletic complex and had the pleasure of watching the male diving teams practice in their speedos. After that, we boarded the bus yet again for another long drive. This time we ended in Maumee, Ohio, where we spent the night enjoying the pool and eating pizza. It had been a great start to the trip of a lifetime. Day 2 By Sara Lind & Belle Sand
We started day two off early, waking up at 3:45. We left our hotel in Maumee, Ohio, and headed for Gettysburg, Penn. We stopped at truck stops in Ohio for breakfast and in Pennsylvania for lunch. After eating, we continued driving and ended up in Gettysburg around 1:30. When we entered Gettysburg, we went to the visitor’s center. There they had weapons on exhibit and a small museum. After walking through the museum, we watched a short
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to read Lincoln’s Address. As we were finishing, it began to sprinkle. Although it was sprinkling, we were able to wander around Gettysburg on our own. A group of us girls ate at a Pub. After eating, we looked through little gift shops that were all down the streets. We came across this cute little pink building and found that it was a cupcake shop. There were so many cupcake choices, and they all looked so good. We decided on the cookie dough cupcake. It was a creamy vanilla cupcake with cookie dough on the inside and cookie dough flavored frosting and a cookie on top. It was delicious! After having our tasty cupcakes, we headed back to the hotel to go on the Gettysburg night tour. On the night tour, we had a candlelit ceremony for the people who died in the Battle of Gettysburg, and we sang “Amazing Grace.” We stopped at many monuments during the night walk. Our personal favorite was the Pennsylvania monument. We took a staircase to the top and could look over the majority of the battlefield. It was kind of eerie and chilling at night and was a great experience. To end the night tour, we sat in a circular monument and listened to a few of Tom’s ghost stories. After that we walked back at our own pace, hoping to see ghosts. When we got back to the hotel, we headed to bed to get ready for our third day of the senior class trip. Day 3 Morning By Mac Nelson, Hunter Johnson, and Andy Sollien On Saturday, April 12, we got up and had breakfast. Then after breakfast, we went down to the Gettysburg Visitor’s Center to pick up our tour guide, Phil Cole, to go on a three hour tour of Gettysburg and the battlefield. We toured through the town and saw many buildings that were still standing from the Gettysburg battle. We also saw a building that still had the bullet holes in it and another building that had an artillery shell in the wall. After touring the town, we started to go through the battlefield grounds, stopped at the watchtower and saw a really
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nice view. We made nine stops along the way. One of the most interesting stops was at Devil’s Den. Devil’s Den is a rock formation where there was fighting during the Civil War. We walked through woods to get there. When we were there, the guide showed interesting things, like where soldiers carved their names in the rock, but people scribbled them out. We really enjoyed our time in Pennsylvania, and we were looking forward to the rest of the trip. After we hiked back, we went to a restaurant called Pickett’s Buffet to have some delicious food. Day 3 Afternoon By Austen Whitacre & Riley Marlow April 12 was the third day of this trip. The afternoon of this day was filled with interesting facts and was a lot of fun. Our destination was Harpers Ferry, and then we were off to our hotel in Charlottesville, Va. Harpers Ferry was full of historical sites and amazing views. Harpers Ferry is the home of Jefferson Rock. It is also where John Brown raided the arsenal in an attempt to help end slavery. This site not only has a historical value, but has a view of where the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers meet. The town was bustling with people when we arrived, and the people there were friendly and focused on the sites. The visit to Harpers Ferry lasted a few hours, which was filled with interesting sights and facts. Once we got back to the bus, we headed for the Blue Ridge Mountains. These mountains are very beautiful, and the feeling of being that high is extraordinary. The best part of these mountains the view of the overlook at Big Hogsback. These mountains are part of the Shenandoah Valley National Park. After everyone had a chance to look over the land below the mountain, we got back on the bus and started our way down. When we reached Charlottesville, we found our hotel and settled in. After unloading the bus and putting all our stuff in our rooms, we were able to enjoy a relaxing night of pizza and swimming. See next week’s Fillmore County Journal for the next entries in the Mabel-Canton senior class trip diaries.
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The FCJ reaches over 13,000 household each week. Symon Ely 43. Par-36 Harmony GC); (Girls) FC 213, C-SG 218 (FC: K. Tammel 48, K. Todd 52. C-SG: Rebecca Schroeder 52. Par-36 Ma-CalGrove GC) (Boys) Kingsland 219, R-P 174 (R-P: C. Krambeer 41, Hud. Stensgard 42, Chad Christian 43. K: Simon Broadwater 48); (Girls) Kingsland Inc., R-P 450 (K: Karli Bly 44, Megan Back 54. R-P: Kendra Crawford 81. Par-36 Ferndale GC) (Boys) Houston 214, GMLO 203 (H: Sam Ross 42, Joe Jore 53. GMLO: Mark Cotton/ Dylan Jech 48’s); (Girls) Houston 348, GMLO Inc. (H: Kelly Jerviss 61. GMLO: Kaitlyn King 46) 04-24: (Boys) R-P 161, Chatfield 231 (R-P: C. Krambeer 37, Hud. Stensgard 38. C: C. Hanson 49); (Girls) R-P 306,
Chatfield 238 (C: P. Isensee 48, Morgan Henry 53, Makara Fahrenholz 64. R-P: K. Crawford 71. Par-34 Chosen Valley GC) Z-M Invite (Houston’s boys took 9th (of 10), the girls 8th (of 12). S. Ross (79) took 6th. K. Jerviss (106) was top Cane female) 04-25: (Boys) SC 204, Chatfield 211 (C: C. Hanson 47. SC: Quinn Roessler 45); (Girls) SC 263, Chatfield 245 (C: P. Isensee 49, M. Henry 59. SC: Nicole Splittoesser 57. Par-34 Chosen Valley GC) (Girls) C-SG 211, FC 189 (FC: K. Todd/Grace Miller 44’s. C-SG: Ashley Gavin 50. Par-36 Harmony GC) (Boys) FC 177, R-P 183, Houston 198 (FC: J. Miller 38, T. Barnes 43. R-P: Alex Vix/C. Christian 44’s. H: Sam Ross 40. Par-35 Ferndale GC)
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the traffic that the DMC plan foresees. “We need to get people in and out of downtown more efficiently,” said Williams. Right now DMC is in the community input process, developing the plan by accepting ideas from the public for products, places and services. Within the coming weeks community leaders will be brought together for another input forum. All of these accumulated ideas from the talks will then be morphed into a final development plan in the months ahead. To conclude Williams delivered the message, “It can happen here!” Williams encouraged the community of Spring Valley and its leaders like those on the board of the Spring Valley Area Community Foundation to continue the conversation of how to encourage economic growth in Spring Valley… otherwise they’ll be playing catch up. For more information on the DMC initiative visit www.dmc. mn, follow @dmcmn on Twitter, or email info@dmc.mn. Spring Valley Area Community Foundation Sue Kolling, board chair of the Spring Valley Area Community Foundation, was the MC of the evening’s program. Following a meal catered by the Root River Country Club the story of the foundation was told. A live and silent auction also took place the evening of April 26. With the goal of strengthening the community and making it a fun and safe place to play, live and work, the foundation works diligently to provide support for community projects. In the three years that the foundation has been in action, it has raised $146,000, $35,000 in 2013 alone. These dol-
lars are then put to work through grants that the foundation provides. Grant recipients include family fund night, the Spring Valley Area Historical Society, the Lego project, music in the park programs, and downtown revitalization plans. ECFE Coordinator Ann Priebe gave a brief presentation on the Outdoor Nature Classroom renovation in the courtyard at Kingsland Elementary. First an idea from longtime educator Marilyn Erdman, the idea for an outdoor nature classroom progressed forward with a courtyard planning committee consisting of Marilyn Erdman, Denise Erichsen, Scott Stockdale, Jenn Campbell, Emily Biske, Kristal Brogan, and Chris and Ann Priebe. The Spring Valley Community Foundation awarded the committee with a grant along with the Soil & Water Conservation District and the Osterud-Winter Foundation. Other contributions and projects that the Spring Valley Area Community Foundation have helped are the Little Husker 1K Run, which promotes health for kids and brings people together. This ties in with the foundation’s mission to enhance the quality of life with citizens. One hundred and seventy-two kids registered in 2013 for this race. Also, there is the Give to the Max Day event that raised $9,995 in 2013. Board member Rod Thompson spoke in front of the audience about the Planet Walk idea. The Spring Valley Area Community Foundation serves the area communities of Spring Valley, Wykoff and Ostrander. Feedback is always being sought. For more information on the Spring Valley Area Community Foundation, visit http://svareafoundation.org/.
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Whalan Stand Still Parade will stand in place for 19th year The Whalan Stand Still Parade will be standing in position for its 19th year on Saturday, May 17 at 11 a.m. in Whalan, Minn. With this year’s theme being “Back to Our Roots”, for the natives of the Whalan area that should mean “Everything Norwegian”. Whalan’s Norwegian heritage can be traced back to the late 1800’s when many descendants, of today’s residents, settled in the area because it reminded them of their home country. The activities begin at 10 a.m. with many artists, crafters and demonstrators lining the bike trail. Pre-parade entertainment will be provided by Walter Bradley and Tom Arnold. Fitting with this year’s theme, Norwegian Historian Roger Hellesvig will be sharing some interesting Norwegian tails. At 11 a.m. the parade will take its place along Main Street. There will be an array of entries, including antique and classic cars, tractors, floats and other interesting entries for the spectators, the moving part of the
parade to enjoy. Musical entertainment will be provided by the Winona Area Barbershop Quartet during the parade. The Infamous Rutabaga Brothers will be providing the crowd with some unique musical entertainment on the main stage with 12 – 1:30 p.m. The Rutabaga Brothers will provide a mix of Rock, Rhythm, Blues and an occasional Country song for your enjoyment. From 2 – 3 p.m., The CBB Jazz Combo will provide you with some “classic big band music” which includes blues and bebop. Both groups promise to keep the visitors “moving” to the music. Bring your dancing shoes! Back by popular demand again this year is the “Duck Pluck”. A $1 donation will give you a chance to have your duck “Plucked” from the pond and win cash or a prize. The children will have an opportunity to participate in some games at 12:30 p.m. The adults will want to test their skill at the Norwegian yard game
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“Kubb” as well. The pie eating contest at 1:30 p.m. always provides the crowd with some excitement. Lil’ Blue Choo will be providing free train rides thanks to the sponsorship of Tri-County Electric Cooperative and AcenTek. A must is a visit to Stan’s Still at The Parade, Stan is always looking to make new “friends”. Look for the 1885 Hi-Wheeler and make sure you pay a visit to Ernie’s 1917 restored gas station. A visit to the newly remodeled Whalan Museum on the second floor of the town hall will provide you with some interesting historical facts about Whalan. Bring your appetite for some delicious food such as our famous “Egg Mc Whalans”, brats, hot dogs, desserts, popcorn, coffee, pop and water. Don’t forget to stop and try our famous Lefse and Rommegrot. You will want to take some Lefse home with you also. On Sunday, May 18 at 10:30 a.m. the Whalan Lutheran Church invites the public for an outdoor service in the gazebo in downtown Whalan. For complete schedule of events log onto www.standstillparade.org
Fillmore County District Court Jeffery Joseph Klutts, 38, of Mabel, Minn., appeared in Fillmore County Court on April 11, 2014 facing one alleged count of Assault - 2nd Degree - Dangerous weapon, which carries a maximum penalty of seven years imprisonment, fines of $14,000, or both. Klutts also faces one alleged count of Terroristic Threats - Reckless Disregard Risk and one alleged count of Drugs - 5th Degree - Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 - Not Small Amount Marijuana, both which carry maximum penalties of five years imprisonment, fines of $10,000, or both. In addition Klutts also faces one alleged count of Domestic Assault - By Strangulation, which carries a maximum penalty of three years imprisonment, fines of $5,000, or both, and one alleged count Domestic Assault - Gross Misdemeanor - Subsequent Violation, which carries a maximum penalty of one year imprisonment, fines of $3,000, or both. Klutts’ next court appearance is set for pre-trial on July 14, 2014 at 10:15 a.m. A jury trial is scheduled for July 30-31, 2014. Corey William Newell, 27, of Oronoco, Minn., appeared in Fillmore County Court on April 14, 2014 for sentencing for one count of Terroristic Threats - Reckless Disregard Risk. Newell was given a stay of imposition that included a $1,000 fine, 120 days in the Fillmore County Jail to be served as work release with credit for time served of three days, supervised probation for five years under the conditions that Newell remain law-abiding, no same or similar, no alcohol/controlled substance use, do not enter bars or liquor stores, no possession of alcohol or drugs, random testing, submit to random searches, provide probation with passwords and documentation regarding cell phones and social network sites, domestic abuse counseling/treatment, supply DNA sample, advise agent prior to changing employment and/or residence, maintain employment, mental
health evaluation treatment and counseling, no use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, maintain medication insurance, no contact with victim(s), no violation of an Order of Protection. Michael William Niemeyer, 33, Spring Valley, Minn., appeared in Fillmore County Court on April 21, 2014 for sentencing for one count Burglary - 2nd Degree - Building - Possess Tool. Niemeyer was given a stay of imposition for this charge consisting of a $1,000 fine and restitutions in the amounts of $500 and $5,194.83. Niemeyer was also given 170 days in the Fillmore County Jail with credit for time served of 170 days. Niemeyer was placed under supervised probation for 10 years under the conditions that he remain law-abiding, no same or similar, aftercare in-patient treatment, no alcohol/controlled substance use, no possession of alcohol or drugs, do not enter bars or liquor stores, random testing, submit to random searches, pay restitution, no contact with victim(s), no contact with persons associated with illegal drugs or known felons, no contact with co-defendant(s), write letter of apology, no assault, supply DNA sample, take medications in prescribed dosage and frequency, advise agent prior to changing employment and/or residence, no use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons. Niemeyer was also given a stay of imposition for one count Burglary - 3rd Degree - Steal/Commit Felony or Gross Misdemeanor and another count Burglary - 2nd Degree - Building - Possess Tool. For these two charges the same probation conditions apply and two more $1,000 fines also apply. David Shawn Noehl, 36, of Elgin, Minn., appeared in Fillmore County Court on April 21, 2014 facing one alleged count of Criminal Sexual Conduct - 3rd Degree - Victim Mentally Impaired/Helpless, which carries a maximum penalty of 15 years impris-
onment, fines of $30,000, or both. Dexter Richard Eiken, 24, of Canton, Minn., appeared in Fillmore County Court on April 28, 2014 facing one alleged count of Criminal Sexual Conduct - 4th Degree - Force or Coercion, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment, fines of $20,000, or both. Eiken also faces one count of Criminal Sexual Conduct 5th Degree - which carries a maximum penalty of one year imprisonment, fines of $3,000, or both. Mitchell Barrent McIntyre, 20, of Cresco, Iowa, appeared in Fillmore County Court on April 25, 2014 for three separate cases. McIntyre faces three alleged counts Drugs - 4th Degree - Sale Marijuana in School/Park/Public Housing Zone/Drug Treatment, which carry maximum penalties of 30 years imprisonment, fines of $100,000, or both. McIntyre faces three more alleged counts of Drugs - 4th Degree - Sale Marijuana in School/Park/Public Housing Zone/Drug Treatment, which carry maximum penalties of 15 years imprisonment, fines of $100,000, or both. McIntyre also faces three alleged counts of Drugs - 5th Degrees - Sale - Marijuana Mixture Except Small Amount of Marijuana - No Remuneration - Prior Conviction, which carry maximum penalties of 10 years imprisonment, fines of $20,000, or both. In addition three counts of Drugs - 5th Degree Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 - Not Small Amount of Marijuana - Subsequent Conviction, which carry maximum penalties of 10 years imprisonment, fines of $20,000, or both were also brought against McIntyre. Three counts of Drugs - 5th Degree - Sale - Marijuana Mixture Except Small Amount of Marijuana with No Remuneration and three counts of Drugs - 5th Degree - Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 - Not Small Amount Marijuana, all which carry maximum penalties of five years imprisonment, fines of $10,000, or both were also brought against McIntyre.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY, MAY 6 •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Sylvan Manor, 503 Parkway Avenue, Lanesboro. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10:30-11am, Kenilworth Apartments, 503 Parkway Avenue, Lanesboro. •Bingo, 11am, Rushford Tenborg Center.* •Fillmore County Household Hazardous Waste Collection, noon-5pm, Resource Recovery Center, Preston. •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •Magdlin-Gilberton VFW Auxiliary #6893 monthly meeting, 7pm, Preston Servicemen’s Club. •VFW Auxiliary Monthy Meeting, 7pm, Preston Servicemen’s Club. •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.*
•AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.*
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 9:30-10am, Hillside Apartments, 409 South Hudson Avenue, Spring Valley. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10:45-11:15am at the Community Center, 200 South Broadway Avenue, Spring Valley. •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, 1300 West Tracy Rd., Spring Valley.*
FRIDAY, MAY 9
SUNDAY, MAY 11
•Solo Friends over 50 Group, 6pm, Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Spring Valley. For more info call 507-226-4595. •Don Scott: A Chosen Bean Alternative Concert, 7:30pm, Legion Room. •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St. Chatfield.*
• SEMCAC Senior Dining Mother’s Day Roger Olson Key Board, 10:45am, Rushford Tenborg Center. •Second Sunday Cinema, TANTA AGUA, 3pm, Potter Auditorium, Chatfield. 17+ invited, FREE. Visit chatfieldpubliclibrary.org for more info. •Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, South Main St. and Highway 52.*
SATURDAY, MAY 10
•Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, 1300 West Tracy Rd., Spring Valley, MN.* •Environmental Art Fair, THURSDAY, MAY 8 10am-3pm, La Crescent •Free Senior Coffee, 9am, Heritage Montessori, 1116 S. Oak St. La Crescent. More info at: http:// Grove, Harmony.*
MONDAY, MAY 12
•Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, lacrescentmontessori.com/fundraising/ 10-10:30am, Cherrywood Estates, •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 101 & 105 Cherrywood Drive, •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, 9:30-10:30am, Wykoff City Hall, Mabel. Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For 217 Gold Street North, Wykoff. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, more info, call 507-251-1771 or 10:30-11:15am at the Fire Hall, •Story Hour, 11am, Harmony 765-2518.* Public Library. No school, no story 109 North Elm, Mabel. hour.* •Preston Senior Dining, 11am, Chic’s Pizza Place & Restaurant, •AA Class “Road’s Journey,” 8pm, 301 E. Franklin St., Spring Valley (a Preston. yellow house).*
•Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN.* •VFW Ladies Aux Meeting, 7pm, Spring Valley VFW Hall.
Do you have more DVDs or Music CDs than you need? Donate them to your local library. Contact your library for more information.
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RON SCHREIER, EA
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(507) 864-7773
• Family Dental Care • Cosmetic Dentistry/Whitening • New Patients Always Welcome
Pamela Ristau, CPA
Personalized service to accommodate your needs. Accounting, Auditing, Tax Preparation 209 ST. ANTHONY STREET, PRESTON, MN 55965 pam@pamristaucpa.com • 507-765-2180
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insurance
Park Lane Estates Assisted Living 111 Fillmore Place SE Preston, MN 55965 507-765-9986
F&M INSURANCE SERVICES
“Where Life Begins Again” cnation@goldenhorizons.org
counseling 65 Main Avenue North, Harmony Marcy Allen, LPC; Paul Broken, MA; Alan Rodgers, LICSW 8:00am - 4:30pm, Mon-Fri 1-800-422-0161 www.zumbromhc.org
Psychotherapy, psychiatry, case management, adult rehab mental health services
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Sexual Assault Program ~ Victim/Witness Assistance Program All services are free & confidenital
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Advocacy, information & assistance for victim/survivors of sexual assualt & other felony crimes. Community & professional education & consultation. Located in the Fillmore County Court House - Preston, MN
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Cleaning
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MELDAHL CONSTRUCTION INC. PETERSON, MN 55962 • 507-875-2496 We Carry • Dryers • Grain Bins for Drying & Storage
& Tear Down , Millwright, Grain Legs, Auger, and Conveyor Construction, Concrete Construction.
HUNTINGTON ELECTRIC
Lic# BC474301
HUNGERHOLT CARPENTRY
507.456.1817
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Mowing • Trimming • edging dethatching • core aerating lawn sweeping • fertilizing
motors & motor repair RISTAU FARM SERVICE 50-100 new/rebuilt motors on hand at all times
auTHoriZed Baldor dealer
MN CONTRACTORS LIC. #20382343
Craig Stortz #PL07718
Power Limited Licensed
STORTZ SATELLITE
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Serving the Tri-State area Residential & Commercial Accounts for Direct TV & Dishnet. Cable - Phone - Internet - Wiring Canton, MN
Toll Free 866-862-5397 Bus 507-743-8486 Cell 507-259-1454
trailer sales Denny’s Trailer Sales & Service All modeles include horse, stock & flat bed
Check out on-line inventory! www.dennystrailersales.com
18880 County Rd. 8 • 3 miles N of Wykoff, MN at Fillmore Phone 507.352.5491 • Fax 507.352.5492
Water testing
plumBing
Many Years of Experience • MARTY HUNGERHOLT, 507-467-2203 • RANDY HARMON, 507-467-2410 • RICHARD NEPSTAD, 507-765-3621
KRUEGEL GAS SERVICE
satellite serviCes
lawn care services locally owned & operated
For ALL your building and remodeling needs.
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• CUSTOM CABINETS • REMODELING • ROOFING • GARAGES • SIDING • SHEDS & MORE • GRANICRETE COUNTER TOPS ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIR SHOP H:507-268-4949 C:507-272-3624 507.765.3873-lanesboro,Mn • 507.932.4560-st. charles, Mn
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Bluff country lawn & snow
30 Ton, 136 ft Boom Truck Service THE FIRST BIN DESIGNED FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
and Cabinetry
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Dave Swenson Don Tollefsrud Matt Swenson
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• Insured • Septic systems • New Construction • Remodeling
propane gas
Commercial, Residential & Farm
ConstruCtion
PLUMBING & HEATING
eleCtriCian
Jeff Hebl, Owner 507-467-4798 • Lanesboro, MN
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: GRAIN BIN CONSTRUCTION
507-493-5282 • Free Estimates
•Roofing •Windows •Concrete •Siding •Pole Sheds•Additions
ServiceMASTER of Chatfield Carpet, Furniture, Floors, Furnace Duct Cleaning, Fire & Water Damage, Janitorial Service.
• New Construction • Remodeling • Insured • Free Estimates • Licensed 507-743-8325 SEE US FOR ALL YOUR HEATING & COOLING NEEDS Randy Newman - 507-421-2536 - GeoSystems
507.493.5640 Mabel, MN
WE FIX WET BASEMENTS!
AL LARSON & SONS Plumbing & Heating
• New Homes • Remodeling • Air Conditioning
308 St. Anthony St., Preston • Furnace • Drain Cleaning
Calls welcomed any time!
507-765-2405
BRUMM’S PLUMBING & HEATING, LLC OC Exteriors & Constuction Roofing • Tear-Off • Storm Damage Insurance Claims • Windows & Siding
JIM OVERTON, 507-923-3181 CHATFIELD OFFICE: 507-867-1405
Welding & truCk repair 507.421.2956
Tony Brumm • Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507)493-5507 • Cell:507-251-9212
TAYLOR OUTDOOR WOOD STOVES ~ RADIANT FLOOR HEATING A-MAIZE-ING HEAT CORN FURNACES & BOILERS ~ GAS FURNACES & BOILERS AIR CONDITIONING ~ SEPTIC SYSTEMS ~ NEW CONSTRUCTION ~ REMODELING FREE ESTIMATES ~ INSURED
& Truck Repair
Licensed & Insured • MN Lic #BC667047
Diamond Shelter Sales of Minnesota, LLC DAN SERFLING www.diamondshelters.com dan@diamondshelters.com
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Maple Leaf Services, Inc. 100 Main 2 S.E., Preston
Part Time Position in Spring Valley Full Time PM Position in Preston
Apply online at mapleleafservices.org or call Cherie at 507-765-2107 EOE Providing services for people with developmental disabilities for 30+ years!
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Cardinal of Minnesota, Ltd. is accepting applications for those who have a desire to work with individuals with disabilities in Spring Valley and Preston area. Positions available offer competitive pay, benefits and fun workplace! To learn about the positions available, the Cardinal Experience and apply online, visit us at www.cardinalofminnesota.com. h5,12,19-o
Production Worker Wanted (Houston, MN): We are seeking Part time/On-call Production workers. If you have metal fabrication, punch press and/ or powder coating experience, we would like to talk to you. We offer flexible schedules with pay starting out at $10/ hour. Flex Craft LLC, 300 Westgate Dr. Houston, MN. Phone (507) 896-3110. h5-o
On the Crunchy Side is hiring restaurant staff: 2 fulltime and 3 part-time permanent positions. Apply in person. Ask for Lisa or Miles. h5,12,19,26-o
GREEN GABLES INN is looking for part-time housekeepers to start immediately. Weekdays and every other weekend. Also in search of a part-time desk attendant to start in April. Call 507-4672936. h24tfn- o
Help Wanted: Someone to mow and maintain large yard. Light house maintenance. Chatfield, MN. Call Don after 2 p.m. 507-867-3767. h5,12-o
Riverside on the Root is now hiring. Chefs/cook positions working in outside grill and line cooks, kitchen prep/dishwasher, bartenders and servers. Please contact Mike or Julie at 507-4673663 or email resume to rro@acegroup. cc. h5,12,19-o
Fillmore Central Schools is seeking individuals, organizations, or businesses interested in removing signs in front of Fillmore Central facilities in Harmony and Preston. Call 507.765.3845, ask for Bernie Hurley
Kitchen/laundry help. Light cleaning, PT, seasonal, Monday-Friday. Needed morning/midmorning. 507-4672686. h5,12-x
Transportation Compliance & Marketing Manager Semcac, a non-profit human service agency, is accepting applications for a full-time Transportation Compliance and Marketing Manager in either the Rushford, MN or Kasson, MN office. The position is responsible for ensuring the department is in compliance with MNDOT and Federal Transportation Administration regulations. Also ensures long term objectives of training and marketing are achieved. The position requires a two year degree in related field, three to five years related experience and/ or training, or a combination of education and experience. Transportation background and familiarity with federal and state transportation regulations a plus. Applications are available at www.semcac.org or by contacting Barb Thompson at Semcac: 507-864-8202 or barb.thompson@semcac.org. Application materials must be received by May 22, 2014. EOE.
Country Lodge Inn of Harmony is looking for reliable housekeepers. Willing to train the right person. Stop by to fill out application. 525 Main Ave N. h28,5,12-x spring Valley Senior Living is currently looking to hire a Full-time RN Charge Nurse. This position does include occasional weekends worked and offers a weekend differential. Comprehensive benefits package available after 60 days! To apply please send resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or e-mail hr@svseniorliving. com. EOE. h28,5-o F&M Community Bank is looking for an individual to work as a teller in its Chatfield Office. Duties include interacting with customers in person or by phone, promoting bank services and products, and basic accounting and use of computers. Previous experience is preferred but not required. Competitive compensation and benefits offered. For more information, contact Mary Schwarz at 507-867-1605. To submit resume, please mail to F&M Community Bank, P.O. Box 519, Chatfield, MN 55923. h28,5-o Seeking a farm service technician and experienced tractor operator for custom manure hauling. Call 507-2684425. h21,28,5-o
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SERVERS AND KITCHEN help needed at Aroma Pie Shop in Whalan. Part time including weekends. Call 612-701-7777. h5-o FOREMEN TO LEAD utility field crews. Outdoor physical work, many positions, paid training, $20/hr. plus weekly performance bonuses after promotion, living allowance when traveling, company truck and benefits. Must have strong leadership skills, good driving history, and be able to travel in Minnesota and nearby states. Email resume to Recruiter6@ osmose.com or apply online at www. OsmoseUtilities.com EOE M/F/D/V MCAN LARSEN COOPERATIVE, New London Wisconsin is seeking a qualified General Manager. This is a CHS Country Operations cooperative with multiple grain locations, full service agronomy, retail and bulk energy operation, feed manufacturing and retail stores with sales of $200 million with twelve locations. Grain, agronomy, energy, feed, retail as well as financial and personal management experience is preferred. Email: larry.fuller@chsinc.com or fax (888/653-5527) resume to: Larry Fuller, 5213 Shoal Drive, Bismarck ND 58503 MCAN
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Whether you’re in need of a babysitter or an efficient office manager, you can find the help you deserve by advertising in the Fillmore County Journal Classifieds. And when you’re in search of a better position, our listings can make short work of the situation.
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Gundersen Harmony Care Center
Rushford-Peterson has a position open for a 1.0 Health/PE and 6th Grade Teacher for the 2014-15 school year. Individuals licensed to teach Elementary Education or Health Education are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates who are dual licensed in Elementary Education and Health Education. Coaching and advising opportunities are available. Interested applicants need to submit district application (available online at www.r-pschools.com under the District tab), letter of interest, resume, letters of recommendation, and a copy of teaching license to angelashepard@r-pschools.com or mail to: Angela Shepard, K-3 & Middle School Principal Rushford-Peterson Schools PO Box 627, Rushford, MN 55971 Questions about the position can be directed Angela Shepard at (507) 864-7787 ext. 1202 Closing Date: May 6, 2014 Rushford-Peterson Schools has a position opening for a EC Special Education Preschool & EC Family Education Teacher. Applicants must have Pre-Primary licensure; Early Childhood licensure (BirthGrade 3 is preferred) and Early Childhood Special Education License. If interested, qualified candidates should submit their completed ISD 239 application, letter of interest, resume, 3 current letters of recommendation, transcripts, and a copy of current licensure issued from the Minnesota Department of Education. Application for employment can be found at the R-P Schools homepage www.r-pschools.com by clicking on the district tab. Submit materials to: Mrs. Lisa Lawston Community Education Program Director P.O. Box 627, Rushford, MN 55971 Application deadline – May 15, 2014 Rushford-Peterson High School has a position opening for a 1.0 Math Instructor for the 2014-15 school year. Coaching and advising opportunities are available. Interested applicants need to submit district application (available online at www.r-pschools.com under the District tab), letter of interest, resume, letters of recommendation, and a copy of teaching license to jaketimm@r-pschools.com, or mail to: Jake Timm, 4/5 and High School Principal Rushford-Peterson Schools PO Box 627, Rushford, MN 55971 Questions about the position can be directed to Jake Timm at (507) 864-7786 ext. 1102 Closing Date: May 6, 2014
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Green Lea Manor is LookinG for speciaL peopLe who want to Make a difference. Must be caring, compassionate, and a team player.
part-time rn/Lpn & cna shifts available. Will train and reimburse for classes, if not on the registry. Bonus Pay on weekends and shift differential.
Contact Nicky or stop by for an application.
Green Lea Manor nursing home 115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436
E.O.E.
…because the journey matters
Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS
has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals nurse Night Shift Full Time • Bremmer assisted Living aide (must be 18 or older) • child care aide On Call • Convenient and close to home and school • Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work • Child care on-site with employee discount • Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation • Wages based on education and experience • On-site Fitness Center
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FOR SALE
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100% WOOD HEAT, no worries. Keep your family safe and warm with an outdoor wood furnace from Central Boiler. Theobald Heating Solutions 507-5334523. s5,12,19-o
A aro n Ne va l a i n e n Woodworks. Handcrafted classic designed solid pine furniture and gifts. 507-951-3278 www.an-woodworks. com. s21,28,5,12-o
Yes, we are open for all your sm. engine needs - tune ups and repair - pick up offers. South branch outdoor eqpt. 507765-4979 Preston, MN. s14,21,28,5-o
Pianos, Digital Pianos, Rodgers Church Organs - New, Used, Sales & Service - Call DEWEY KRUGER MUSIC, Northwood, Iowa, 800-9335830, deweykrugermusic.com. s5,12,19-x
Used crest line white vinyl windows and patio door with grills. Various sizes. Call 507-251-6163. s14,21,28,5-x
SPRING SALE on NEW 2014 colored Yamaha Electric and Fuel Injected Gas Golf Carts. Up to $400.00 OFF on NEW 2013 gas and electric golf carts with windshield, lights, horn and pin striping. Many used cars available. We take trades. We are an authorized Yamaha dealer. Mel’s Golf Cars, 132 Garfield Ave. S., Albert Lea, MN. (Just South of Kwik Trip). 507-438-2705. s28,5,12-x
EZ-GO & Yamaha GOlf Carts SaleS & Service New & USed Ivan Vreeman harmony, mn 507-273-6928
SAWMILLS from only $4897.00 Make & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info/DVD: 800/5781363 Ext.300N www.NorwoodSawmills. com MCAN SAFE STEP WALK-IN TUB: Alert for Seniors: Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less than 4” Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American Made. Installation Included. Call 888743-6845 for $750 Off (MFPA) ProFlowers – Send Bouquets for Any Occasion. Birthday, Anniversary or Just Because! Take 20 percent off your order over $29! Go to http://www. Proflowers.com/Buy or call 1-866-9832204 (MFPA)
Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements. Same day service. DOT & truck inspection available. Hi-Tech Rebuilders, Rushford. 507-864-7440 or 507-4591504. v11tfn- o DISH TV Retailer Starting at $19.99/ month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available.) Save! Ask About same day Installation! Call now! 800/297-8706 MCAN
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Brian R. Schroeder Owner/Operator
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103 20th St. NE, Stewartville, MN ~ Just off Hwy 63
11753 State Hwy 43, Mabel, MN 55954 Craig Henry Shop 507.493.5399 • Mobile 507.450.5573
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For more information contact Kelly at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.
• 4 Horse LQ's • 24' Show Stock • 16' Goose Neck Stock
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• 2013 Car Bumper Pull • 7' x 20' Stock • 7' x 24' Stock
• 500 Gallon Fuel Trailer • 16' Bumper Stock • 7'6" x 32' Stock • Kiefer Flatbeds Stock
USEd FeatHerlite trailerS: • 17' Alum. Flatbed • 20' Alum Stock • 8'x24' Stock USEd EqUipMENt: • Bobcat 2200 Utility Vehicle • JD 650 Tractor
Part-time emPloyment oPPortunities Preston Foods is searching for several part-time staff to assist in a variety of roles. Successful candidates will be trained to provide our customers with great service as a check-out clerk as well as deli clerk. Other tasks will include stocking, merchandising, inventory control and general cleaning. Previous experience in a role providing good customer service is a plus. Must have a positive attitude and the ability to work on multiple tasks. A typical work schedule will be 12 – 25 hours per week. Must be available for a variety of shifts 7am – 9:30pm Sunday – Saturday including a weekend rotation of various shifts. Please apply in person at Preston Foods or request an application by sending an email to prestonfoods@centurytel.net. Preston Foods; ATTN: Tim Kiehne; PO Box 309; Preston, MN 55965.
• Bobcat S650 • Bobcat S330 w/Cab • Bobcat S630 w/Cab
TRAILER SALES & SERVICE, Inc. 507-886-4600
70 4th Street NW • Harmony MN
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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.
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Monday, May 5, 2014
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Rent based on income! 1 & 2 bd immediate openings in Harmony, Lanesboro, Mabel, Ostrander and Rushford. Flexible leases and deposit payment plans! Free apps and tours! 800-676-6505 www.lifestyleinc.net tdd 507-451-0704. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. r28,5,12,19-o
HOUSE for RENT in PRESTON. 3 Bedroom - 1 1/2 bath, includes 2 car garage and 2 acres. Applicances supplied upon request. $600 + Utilities. Call 507-765-5228. References and backround check required. Available May 1st. r28,5,12,19-o
Looking for a place to celebrate an event? Birthday parties, anniversaries, baby showers! Cost is $25 for up to 2 hours. Includes large TV for games or movies. Bathroom facilities. Free Internet access. Located in Preston. Capacity of up to 25 people. Call 507-251-5297. r4/7tfn-x
Looking for affordable summer housing - UWRF College Male Student with internship in Preston needs housing for summer. 715-896-6821. w5,12,19-o
Round bales of Alfalfa/grass, and grass hay. Delivery available. Call Dan Miller 507-259-6270 Spring valley. f21,28,5,12-o
Wanted: Cropland, farms, hunting land. Call Roger D. Johnson, Land Broker Auctioneer. Licensed MN, SD, WI, IL. 608-385-3212 w3tfn-o
Wanted Jersey or Jersey cross heifers or steers. 150-1,000 lbs. Call 507251-6163. f14,21,28,5-x
Lanesboro-2 bedroom town home for rent. $650 per month + utilities. Hillcrest Street. NO SMOKING, NO PETS. NO exceptions. 507-421-1185. Available June 15th. r28,5-o
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
Harmony-2 bedroom home, 1 bath. 1 car attached, 2 car unattached garage. $550/month + ulilites NS/NP 507-273-3393. r28,5-o For rent: 2 bedroom upstairs apartment in Fountain. For more info call 507-268-4406 or stop in at the Village Square in Fountain. r4/28tfn-o FOUNTAIN – Spacious 3 plus bedroom house with 3 baths, 2 car garage, finished LL. No mowing or snow removal, NP, NS, $875/month + utilities. Ref. required. Call Tim 259-9110. r4/7tfn-o Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available Immediately. 765-2131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfn- o
For Rent: Upstairs apartment in Peterson. No smoking, no pets. Utilities not included. Applicants will be screened. Call 507-875-2643. r3/31tfn-o Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Do you need storage while in the process of moving? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x OFFICE SPACE for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 4 to 6 employees. Cost $335/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn- x
Wanted: Cars, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfn- o WANTED COMPANY DRIVERS and o/operators, dry freight, lots of miles, weekly settlements. Call 800/442-2579 for more info. MCAN
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136 St. Anthony Street, Preston P 507.765.2151 • F 507.765.2468
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Spring iS here! Time to get your MOVe on! no Waiting List! Senior Community for 62 or older, disabled or handicapped. Rent amount based on household’s gross income. 1 bedroom apartments The Board of Directors of Lakewood consists of members from area churches. •Heat paid •On site laundry •Secure entry •No yard work •Convenient to downtown, library, •Elevator medical center and churches •Pets allowed with deposit
Call 507-867-4791 for a tour today! Lakewood Senior Housing • 420 Bench St. Chatfield
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Calling all Naturalists! Secluded 10 acre home/retreat. AKA “The Pines” certified tree farm. Right across from Root River and bike trail. Eric Grover Century 21 Alpha Realty 507-259-8438. e28,5,12,19-x(2)o(2)
Lot for sale by owner. Lot size is 120’x240’, ready to build, 113 Maple Street in Preston. Price $22,500. Call 507-765-3303, leave a message. e28,5-o
5-6 room motel; turn key; heart of Lanesboro; 2014 bookings; hi traffic; 24 yr reputation; well kept. MUST sell due to ill health. Qualified, serious buyers only. Reasonably priced. 9am-9pm: 507272-2276. e5,12-o
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For sale: Car Wash & Laundromat in Lanesboro includes equipment & building. Please call Don @ 507-261-2461. e28,5,12,19-o
REAL ESTATE 44493 OAKVIEW LOOP, Rushford. Home for sale by owner: 4 bdrm/3 bath, 2.5 AC lot, finished basement, heated 2+ car attatched garage, built in 2005, more info. or viewing call 507-864-3689. e3/31-5/19-x
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316+/- ACRE White River Ranch Auction, Calico Rock, AR. Minimum bid $800,000. Sealed bids due by May 27. Atlas RE Firm, #2276. 5%BP. 501/8407029, AtlasRealEstateFirm.com. MCAN
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Local Family owned/operated Campground with river outfitting business. 225 sites located along the Root River and just off the bike trail. Owner financing optional! Please contact Brian Solum at Realty Sales (218)751-1177 or rltsales@paulbunyan.net
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332 Cedar St. Fountain, Mn Beautiful 3 bdrm, 2 ba, 2 car garage Split Entry located on large lot complete w/ lots of shade. New roof 2011
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15+ aCre apple & Berry FarM Prime location! Est. 1985. 1000+ Apple trees, Bakery, Showroom, Greenhouse, includes 3 Bedrm Home. Possible CD.
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705 FORD AVE., SPRING VALLEY $98,000 REDUCED!
1019 BuckNELL cOuRt, SPRING VALLEY $185,000
Excellent location & all the work is done! Hardwood floors, arched doorways, bay window, French doors leading to one of the beautiful decks, eat in kitchen, knock down & swirl ceilings, & newer neutral carpet in the bedrooms. The upper level bedroom will make an awesome master bedroom with its own full bath. The 2 car garage is insulated with electricity running to it. You’ll enjoy the large lot. This home has a lot of character & charm to it. Move-in condition & ready for immediate occupancy.
Stylish “Cape Cod” style home featuring 3 bdrms, hardwood floors, updated 100 amp electrical breaker box, new cement drive, retaining wall, finished garage new with door & insulated, electrical line to shed, new laminate floor in kitchen, freshly painted throughout, updated plumbing fixtures and new toilet and new deck by front door. Excellent location near grocery store, banks, convenience stores and gas station. Move in ready!
New Construction - Fabulous open floor plan! You’ll love the bright & cheery kitchen with custom Amish built cherry cabinets, ceramic & glass back splash and laminate flooring. Kitchen & living room are open with lots of windows alllowing for plenty of natural sunlight. Main floor laundry off the attached 2 car garage. Large open foyer leading into the kitchen/living room area. The master bedroom is spacious with a walk-in closet & separate closet, walk-in shower with ceramic & glass, large vanity with 2 sinks & ceramic tiled floor. The exterior design is very pleasing to the eye with vinyl siding & shakes with brick accent. The lawn has been sodded in the front with some landscaping completed. Make this one your new home!
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215 5th St. Se, chatField Large Ranch • Living Room • Dining Room • Wood Floors • Large Yard • Newer Windows • Main Floor Mint Ranch Home • 3 bedrooms main floor • 2 baths Laundry • New Roof • Storage Shed • Steel Siding • Wood Floors • Steel Siding • 2 Car Garage • New • 3-Season Porch Carpet • Freshly Painted • New Furnace • Updated
2110 peterSen dr. nw, Stewartville Townhouse • 3 Bedroom • 2 Baths • Fireplace Open Floor Plan • Deck • Appliances • 2 car attached garage
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704 Kenilworth ave., laneSboro 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Wood Floors • Archways • High Ceilings • Block Exterior • 2 Car Garage
$146,900 3 large bedrooms • 2 full baths • Wood floors • 804 auburn ave. S, laneSboro Remodeled & updated • Maple cabinets • Master Bath 189 blueJacK lane Se, rocheSter & w/in closet • Formal Living Room • Formal Dining Ranch Home On Large Lot • Open Floor Plan • Main Floor Laundry • Private Deck • 2+Garage • Large 2 bedrooms • 3 baths • Open floor plan • Living room w/fireplace • Dining Room • Gas Fireplace • Private Patio • 840 sq ft room • Master bath • Walk-in closet • 2-car garage • Dead end street Lower Level Family Room garage • Vinyl siding • 2 city lots (.48/acre)
Surrounded by a mature windbreak this 4 bedroom, 2 story offers tons of living space, storage space, plus a deck & patio. Attached 2 car garage. Plus 60x36, 60x30 and 118x27 sheds, workshop and garage space. 4+ acres with additional land option. Call today! $259,900
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Craftsman Style 2009 built ranch. Cabinets, floors, & millwork by local craftsman. LL finished with family room, office, & ¾ bath. Private patio & front porch. Geothermal heating. Professionally landscaped. Detached multi 2 cars, shop & storage space, pole shed, & small barn. 10 acres. $242,500 214 N. Elm St., Mabel SOLD 609 Elizabeth St., Preston SOLD 21684 State 44, Spring Grove PENDING 400 Dupont St., Lanesboro PENDING 145 2nd Ave SE, Harmony PENDING 134 Main St S, Mabel PENDING 102 Main St., Mabel PENDING 402 Dupont St., Lanesboro PENDING 605 Lincoln St., Preston PENDING 605 Lincoln St., Preston PENDING 215 5th St. SW, Harmony PENDING
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134 Main St. S, MABEL COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: Previously a restaurant with upstairs apartment. This property includes vacant lot to south side. Property being sold AS IS. $10,000
36854 dogwood Rd., LANESBORO
If you’re looking for a get-a-way or a place to stay, this 3 bedroom home offers a great yard and an easy walk to the Root River Trail and Root River. 2 car & 1 car detached garages with storage. Garden space and beautiful scenery! $95,000
RES Beautiful setting & great location, -5 3 AC bedroom 3 bathroom home is immaculate. 600 Open floor plan. Master with en-suite & 4th St. NE, walk-in closet. Lower level offers a huge HARMONY family room, walk out, full size windows, On Golf Course. 1 ½ Story home on private 3 2 bedrooms & bath. Insulated extra- acres. Eat-in kitchen with good sized living room. bathroom & laundry on main floor. large garage. Garden area & wooded Bedroom, Second bedroom & den on upper level. Large 2 26205 Gladiola Ln., LANESBORO backyard! $299,900 car attached garage. Rural zoning. $80,000
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Secluded setting with 32’ x 16’ Amish built log cabin nested in the woods on 7 acres. Enjoy a shady spot on the covered front porch, or sunshine on the 12’ x 24’ deck. Take a walk on the trails, enjoy bird watching, & mushroom hunting right on your own land! $99,000
Ideally located on a dead end street this 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom home has lots to offer. Custom hardwood floors, open staircase, 2 fireplaces, 9 ft. ceilings, and 6 panel doors. Master bedroom with en suite. LL finished with family room, bedroom, and bath. Insulated 3 car attached garage. $250,000
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400 Spring St. NW, PRESTON Multi-level 3 bedroom home. Beautiful hickory cabinets in kitchen with center island. Tile floors, vaulted living areas, 6 panel doors, and new appliances. Fenced yard. Attached garage is heated. CA (2011), water heater and water softener (2013). $95,000
230 2nd Ave. SW, HARMONY
Harmony’s newest subdivision, with country views and city utilities at an affordable price. No connection fees or building permit fees in 2014! Harmony is a super place to live, offering the quality lifestyle of a small town, with a thriving business district, clinic & health care facilities. Get $5,000+ cash back/EDA incentive! $14,900
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Beautifully renovated 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home. Main living area is open & bright with vaulted ceilings & fireplace. Dining area offers large windows & door to backyard deck. Master bedroom with master bath. Updated windows, doors, siding. 2 car attached garage. $139,900
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210 Center St. W, HARMONY Timeless treasure, 2 story 4 bedroom home. Original woodwork, 9 ft. ceilings, pillars, decorative moldings, hardwood floors, & original cabinetry. 1 ½ bath, full basement, walk up attic, CA, 3 season porch, deck & flower gardens. $89,900
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XXX 3Rd Ave. SE, HARMONY Lots for Sale! Just move in and enjoy! This home has been well maintained & neatly updated with interior paint, flooring, kitchen counter, electrical service panel, deck, and windows. Permanent siding, central air, carport! Efficient, affordable, & enjoyable!
coMMercial buildinG – laneSboro Unlimited potential for this completely updated building with high traffic area and 2 accesses. All brick exterior, arched windows, finished 3 levels, large apartment. Ideal for retail or bar/restaurant. Formally Olivia’s Attic. $269,900
Kelsey Bergey Real Estate Agent remax@harmonytel.net Office 507-886-4221
25 Center St. W, Harmony, MN 55939 www.SEMNrealestate.com • Toll Free: 888-839-2142 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
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26011 Gladiola lane, laneSboro Deer Ridge • Spectacular Home • Unique Floor Plan • 5 Bed • 4 Baths • In-Floor Heat In House & Garage • Western Cedar Ceilings • Hickory Floors • Family Room W/30’ Ceilings That Includes Floor To Ceiling Windows To Enjoy Wonderful Scenery & Wildlife • Master Shower With Heated Floor • Must See
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Very well maintained 3 bdrm, 2 bath home. Updates include new siding, shingles & gutters, new sidewalk & part of driveway, freshly painted interior, new flooring & updated light fixtures. The eat in kitchen is open & bright. The lower level has a separate laundry area, family room, 3/4 bath with shower and workshop room with work bench. Recent assessments have been paid in full. Excellent location close to park & swimming pool. Move in ready!
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226 Silver St. S., wyKoFF A Lot of Character • Wood Floors • Formal Living • Dining Room • Large Enclosed Porch • Mud Room • Foyer • French Doors • New Furnace • C/A • New Roof • 6’ Privacy Fence • New Appliances • Updated Electrical Box • 2+ Attached Garage • All Landscaped
107 Spruce St Se., Fountain Newer Home • 4 Bedroom • 3 Baths • Wood Floors • Master Bath • 6-Panel Doors • Heated 3 Car Garage • Large Deck • Large Bedroom • Vaulted Ceilings • Kitchen Nook & Bar • Maintenance Free Siding • Dead End Street • Backs up to the Park
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715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com
Great hobby farm set up - fenced for horses or other farm animals. House, garage and barn all have new roofs. Newer mound septic system installed in summer of 2008. Many nice updates to house including some newer windows, bath on main floor with whirlpool tub, newer upstairs bath with walk in ceramic shower, freshly painted interior with updated colors, laminate & hardwood floors and built in cupboard between kitchen & dining room. 22.16 acres rented to neighbor at $210 per acre for additional income!
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150 5TH St. NE, HARMONY Very well cared for 3 bedroom home on a nice lot. Open floor plan, CA & deck. Mature trees. Great location. Few blocks from golf course and Root River Trail access. $57,500
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203 N. Main St., Mabel
Commercial building on corner lot across from bank offers great location. 1120 sq ft of retail/office space 1980 built, with concrete foundation, frame and 3680 sq ft warehouse area. With 3 overhead building of wood & metal exterior. 1960 sq ft doors, 2 doors to street, one to alley. Bathroom office area & 6656 sq ft production area. $95,000 includes sink & stool. $49,900
142 Main St, S., Mabel
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A special thank you to all my family and friends for the cards, prayers, calls, flowers, food and the help I received since my surgery. You all are very special to me. Sandy Marzolf t5-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Koliha Families Huge Sale. 235 - 6th St. SE., Harmony. Thurs., May 8th, 2 pm - 7pm, Fri., May 9th, 9am - 7 pm, Sat., May 10th, 9 am - 1 pm. Name-brand boys clothes NB - 6 mos., Name brand girls clothes NB - 5T, Baby blankets, towels, tub, Men’s big & tall shirts, tees, sweatshirts, jackets, jeans, Women’s clothes & jackets/coats, med plus sizes, Maternity clothes, some with new w/ tags, Kitchen & household items, Depression, collectible, Princess House & Fostoria glass, Radio/alarm clocks, phones, Seasonal decorations, Pampered Chef & Home Interiors items, Throw rugs, linens, desk w/hutch, sony colored 27” TV. Cleaned out closets and moving totes! g5-o
Huge Sale: May 9, 8-5 and May 10, 8-12. Furniture, decor, clothes, guy stuff, treasures. 3.5 miles south of Rushford, Hwy 43, follow signs. Bensons on Bobcat Drive. g5-x
Huge Family Garage Sale: 5/9 and 5/10, Fri. 8am-7pm, Sat. 8am-1pm. Kids clothes, toys, home and holiday decor, furniture, twin bed, wood projects and much more. 9 miles west of Rushford or 1 mile east of Hwy 250 on Hwy 30. g5-x
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FORESTVILLE TOWN BOARD ZONING & PLANNING MEETING DATES Matt Distad – Chairman Brian Morger – Vice-Chairman Dave Tart – Supervisor Connie Morger – Clerk Misty Heusinkveld – Treasurer Forestville Township Board meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of each month starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. Board of Audit meeting will be held on the second Tuesday of February, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. Zoning & Planning meetings will be held the second Wednesday of October, at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall. Connie Morger Forestville Township Clerk Publish 28, 5
Fillmore Central Schools Preston, MN Request for Transportation Quotes The Fillmore Central School District No. 2198 is requesting quotations, subject to direct negotiations, for the 2014-15 and 2015-2016 School Bus Transportation Contract. A copy of the specifications may be obtained from the Superintendent of Schools, Fillmore Central District Office, 700 Chatfield St., Preston, MN 55965. Written quotations must be received in the district office no later than 12:00 p.m., Friday May 23, 2014. Publish 28, 5
Notice to residents of carimona township change of meeting time The monthly meetings of Carimona Township Board will be held on the first Monday of each month at 8 p.m. at the Preston emergency services building until further notice. Linda Marzolf Clerk Publish 28, 5
Amherst township meeting change Amherst Township’s regular monthly meeting for Monday, May 12, 2014 is rescheduled to Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 8 p.m. Hugh Fendry Township Clerk Publish 5, 12
sumner township notice for crushed rock inquiries Residents of Sumner Township who are interested in purchasing crushed rock should contact Randy Ness at 507-3467171 or 507-421-4606 by May 16, 2014. Publish 5
notice of hearing for a variance permit fillmore county zoning regulations robert hahn etal Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment has been presented an application from Robert Hahn ETAL of 1102 Overlook Dr. NW, Preston, MN 55965 to construct a storage shed on their property located in the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ Section 26, Canton Township. They are requesting a nineteen (19) foot Variance from Section 604.05(2)(a) of the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance to construct a storage shed on an existing foundation. The land is located in an Agricultural District and is approximately 2 miles east of the City of Canton. Notice is further given that said petitioners Robert Hahn ETAL will be heard at a monthly meeting of the Fillmore County Board of Adjustment on May 15, 2014 at 7:02 p.m. in Room 601L of the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN, 55965 at which time all interested persons will be heard. If you would like any further information on this project it is available in the Fillmore County Zoning Office during regular office hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Dated: May 1, 2014 Chris Graves Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 5 notice of hearing for a conditional use permit fillmore county zoning regulations steve stulz - AT&T Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Planning Commission has been presented an application from Steve Stulz, representing A T & T, of P.O. Box 119, Lake Elmo, MN 55042 for a Conditional Use Permit for a Telecommunications Tower on property owned by Larry & Rose Marie Sample at 32911 Lilac Rd., Chatfield, MN 55923 in the NE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 7 Chatfield Township and is just southwest of the City of Chatfield. Notice is further given that said petitioner Steve Stulz, representing A T & T, will be heard at a monthly meeting of the Fillmore County Planning Commission on May 15, 2014 at 7:10 p.m. in Room 601L of the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN, 55965 at which time all interested persons will be heard. If you would like any further information on this project it is available in the Fillmore County Zoning Office during regular office hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information will be available at that time as to when the Fillmore County Board of Commissioners will act upon this petition. Dated: May 1, 2014 Chris Graves Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 5
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City of Preston Preston Park Board Sealed Quote notice The Preston Park Board is accepting sealed quotes for the purchase and removal of playground equipment from the Preston swimming pool park. Quote forms available at Preston City Hall. Sealed quotes will be accepted until 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2014, with quote opening to take place at 1:15 p.m. at Preston City Hall. Removal of all equipment must be completed by 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2014. Call Preston City Hall with questions, 507-765-2153. The Park Board reserves the right to reject any or all quotes. Publish 28, 5
notice of fillmore county planning commission meeting The Fillmore County Planning Commission will conduct a meeting on the evening of May 15, 2014 in Room 601L in the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street Preston, MN starting at 7:05 p.m. There will be public hearings on the following items: a Conditional Use Permit by Grebin Properties, LLC for an Office building; a Conditional Use Permit request by Steve Stulz, representing AT&T for a Telecommunications Tower in Chatfield Township; a public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Fillmore County Feedlot Ordinance, and a discussion on a proposed amendment to the Fillmore County Soil Erosion Ordinance, pertaining to tree clearing. There may also be a discussion of other Zoning topics. Chris Graves Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 5 notice of hearing for a conditional use permit fillmore county zoning regulations Grebin Properties, llc Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Planning Commission has been presented an application from Steve & Dixie Grebin of 1974 – 77th Street West, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077 for a Conditional Use Permit for an Office Building on their property located at 21257 US 52, Preston, MN 55965 in the NW ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 4 Preston Township and is just southeast of the City of Preston. Notice is further given that said petitioners Steve & Dixie Grebin, will be heard at a monthly meeting of the Fillmore County Planning Commission on May 15, 2014 at 7:07 p.m. in Room 601L of the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN, 55965 at which time all interested persons will be heard. If you would like any further information on this project it is available in the Fillmore County Zoning Office during regular office hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information will be available at that time as to when the Fillmore County Board of Commissioners will act upon this petition. Dated: May 1, 2014 Chris Graves Printed withAdministrator Soy ink Fillmore County Zoning Publish 5
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notice to contractors county projects bids close may 19, 2014 fillmore county, mn Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer, at the Fillmore County Highway Department, Preston, MN until 1:30 p.m. on the 19th day of May, 2014, for the following project: SAP 023-617-018: Aggregate base, bituminous milling & pavement, storm sewer, curb and gutter and sidewalk, located on CSAH 17 in Preston, MN from the intersection of CSAH 17 and Fillmore St to the north end of Bridge #23510. Major quantities include aggregate base, milling bituminous surface, wear course, construction of drainage structure, curb & gutter and sidewalk. Plan and proposal price is $50 picked up, and $55 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 percent of the total amount bid and payable must accompany the bid to the Treasurer of Fillmore County. Fillmore County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated: April 15, 2014 Ronald Gregg, County Engineer Fillmore County, MN Publish 21, 28, 5
Notice AT&T Mobility Services, LLC is proposing to install a telecommunications tower at 20013 230th Street, Wykoff, MN 55990 & Latitude: 43° 41’ 24.6” N, Longitude: 92° 15’ 07.1” W. The height of the tower will be approximately 68.3 meters above ground. The tower is anticipated to have steady red lights, FAA Style E (L-864/L865/L-810). Specific information regarding the project is available by calling Jon Reis (515) 473-6256 during normal business hours. Any interested party may file comments within thirty days of this notice with Impact7G, Inc. at 6505 Merle Hay Road, Suite B, Johnston, IA 50131 on the impact of the proposed action on any districts, sites, buildings, structures or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under National Historic Preservation Act Section 106. Any interested party may also request further environmental review of the proposed action under the FCC’s National Environmental Policy Act rules, 47 CFR §1.1307, by notifying the FCC of the specific reasons that the action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. This request must only raise environmental concerns and can be filed online using the FCC pleadings system at www.fcc. gov within 30 days of the date that notice of this proposed action is published on the FCC’s website. Refer to Antenna Structure Registration No. A0903695 to file the request and view the specific information about the proposed action. A copy of the request should be provided to Impact7G, Inc. at 6505 Merle Hay Road, Suite B, Johnston, IA 50131. Publish 5
notice of fillmore county board of adjustment public hearing The Fillmore County Board of Adjustment will conduct a Public Hearing on the evening of May 15, 2014 in Room 601L in the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street Preston, MN starting at 7 p.m. to consider a Variance for Robert Hahn ETAL in Canton Township. Chris Graves Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 5 Notice of Fillmore County board of adjustment tour The Fillmore County Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment will conduct its next tour on Monday, May 12, 2014. They will leave the highway shop at 9 a.m. and visit a site in Canton Township where Robert Hahn ETAL has applied for a Variance for a storage shed. They will continue to the site in Preston Township where Steve & Dixie Grebin of Grebin Properties, LLC have applied for a Conditional Use Permit for an office building. Chris Graves Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 5 GENERAL NOTICE FOR FORESTVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS TO CONTOL OR ERADICATE NOXIOUS WEEDS Notice is hereby given that all persons in Forestville Township in Fillmore County, Minnesota, shall control or eradicate all noxious weeds on land they own, occupy, or are required to maintain. Control or eradication may be accomplished by any lawful method. Failure to comply with the general notice may mean that an individual notice will be issued. The Local Weed Inspectors are township supervisors. Connie Morger Forestville Township Clerk Publish 5, 12 notice to contractors COUNTY PROJECTS BIDS CLOSE JUNE 2, 2014 FILLMORE COUNTY, MN Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer, at the Fillmore County Highway Department, Preston, Minn. until 1:30 p.m. on the 2nd day of June, 2014, for the following project: SAP 023-599-192: Bridge replacement with culvert and approach grading, located on 150th St in Beaver Township, approximately 2.65 miles west of Jct. TH 63 (3.0 miles SW of Ostrander, Minn.). Major quantities include aggregate base, 14’ X 6’ PC culvert & end section, aggregate bedding, random riprap and erosion control. Plan and proposal price is $30 picked up, and $35 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 percent of the total amount bid and payable must accompany the bid to the Treasurer of Fillmore County. Fillmore County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated: April 24, 2014 Ronald Gregg, County Engineer Fillmore County, MN Publish 5, 12, 19
AUCTION CALENDAR Sat., May 10- 9am - Antiques, Tool, Household Auction. Sale held at Spring Valley Sales Auction Building. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183. Listing in the Journal. Sat. May 17 - Short Notice Upcoming Amish Consignment Auction. Location: Hershberger Metal, 13702-371st Ave., Canton, MN. For more information call Murt Boyum at 507-273-6941 or John Marg 715-284-4684. To list your Auction 507-765-2151
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