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Christ Lutheran Church welcomes special visitors By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The mock crash captivated spectators’ attention on April 26 when R-P students depicted this drunk driving scene. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner

R-P mock crash hits hard By K irsten Zoellner kirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com

“In 2008, 11,773 people were killed in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes. These alcohol-impaireddriving fatalities accounted for 32 percent of the total motor vehicle traffic fatalities in the United States.” “The 11,773 fatalities in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes during 2008 represent an average of one alcohol-impaired-driving fatality every 45 minutes.” – National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, National Center for Statistics and Analysis As the weather warms, the school year winds down, and area youth grow eager to hang out with friends, Rushford-Peterson’s Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) chapter offers a sobering reminder about one

dangers of driving while intoxicated. “Just that one night can affect so many lives. One drink can have so many consequences,” notes group member Rebecca Munson. In a massive coordinated event, the group held a mock crash Friday, April 26. The concept grabs the attention of youth, giving them a shocking visual to think back on when opportunities for poor decisions lurk. R-P hasn’t held a mock crash in what one member estimated was six to ten years. Now, the district is looking at staging an accident once every four years so all students will have the opportunity to see it once during high school. All students in grades 9-12 were bussed out to Enterprise Drive on the city’s north end, where City of Rushford workers had moved several large sections of bleach-

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ers and blocked off the street. As a pre-recorded segment of crash actors Emma Bauer, Isaiah Bunke, Cody Manfull, Mariah Mueller, Phil and Rachel O’Shaughnessy played over speakers, coordinators held tarps over the two vehicles. Then, with a help from a gust of wind, they pulled off the tarps. A few students gasped, some chuckled, but within minutes all were silently captivated. The crash was to depict Manfull, Mueller, and the O’Shaugnessy siblings in a green van, with an intoxicated Phil O’Shaugnessy at the driver’s wheel. In the other vehicle, a tan sedan, were Bauer and Bunke. All clad in formal prom attire, the actors were splashed with faux blood and each had a particular set of injuries. Rachel O’Shaugnessy’s role See MOCK CRASH Page 6 

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The congregation of Christ Lutheran Church of Preston, Minn. welcomed special visitors during the month of April 2013. Pastor Rocio Morales and Martha Gualtero from San Pedro Lutheran Church in Bogota, Colombia were visitors from April 5 - 15. On April 7 Pastor Rocio preached at Christ Lutheran, which the congregation enjoyed very much. Following the service, a picture presentation of San Pedro was held during Christ Lutheran’s Fellowship/ Education hour. Pastor Morales and Martha, who is the Congregational President of San Pedro, gave bracelets to the Sunday School children which had been made by the members of San Pedro Lutheran Church. The next day they went to St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn., to visit with Sister Tierney who taught in Bogota

for 31 years. Following that they went to the Synod Office at Assisi Heights and met with Bishop Usgaard and the staff of the Synod. On April 9, there was a meeting with the Root River Conference Pastors at the Root Prairie Lutheran Church. Chair of the Synod Colombia Operations Team, Byron Meline of Zion Lutheran Church of Stewartville, Minn. spoke at this meeting about the Companion Synod/Partner Congregation program of the Synod. Wednesday, April 10, Pastor Rocio and Martha ate an evening meal with the confirmation classes and then met with the Christ Lutheran Church Council for conversation later in the evening. Pastor Morales and Martha met with the weekly quilters at Christ Lutheran as well as other guests on April 11. The members of the Ruth Circle were given gifts from San Pedro See VISITORS Page 18 

Motorcycle charity ride route through Preston Rushford, Preston, and ending in Rochester. Typically there karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com are about 1600 participants. As many as 600 motorcycles The Preston City Council at their April 29 meeting agreed could roll in at a time. They to be one of the host cities are expected to roll through for the thirteenth annual Ron- Preston from 2 to 4 p.m. ald McDonald House Charity The city will probably form Ride to take place on Sunday a committee to help organize volunteers, needing about July 28. 20. Organizations that could The ride raises an average be involved include the Fire of $130,000 annually. This year it is to start in Rochester, See PRESTON Page 3  then on to St. Charles, Winona, By K aren R eisner

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be treated equally and want to know how the increase was determined. Blagsvedt said the Minnesota Department of Revenue assists with complex property assessments. They have been reassessing ethanol plants throughout the state. Fermentation tanks were not previously included in the assessment as taxable and are required by the state to be taxable. Blagsvedt said POET hadn’t responded to her offer to sit down and talk with them until April 15. The plant had last been assessed five years before. Blagsvedt said assessment is required at least every five years. Mayor Kurt Reicks suggested that something of this value should be assessed annually. Councilman Charles Sparks asked if the market value over the last few years was under valued. Blagsvedt agreed it had been undervalued. She said POET will need to show facts to have the new value lowered. The council voted unanimously for “no change.” POET now has the option of doing nothing more or they can go to the Fillmore County Board next. Henderson said there

had not been enough time to assemble more information which is something they may do in the future. Other Business In Brief •An application from Jeff and Angela Bennett for a 10 year loan of $15,000 at 2.5 percent interest was approved as recommended by the EDA. Councilman Robert Maust voted no. The loan will help the couple purchase the L & S building on Main Street. Purchase of the building will retain an existing business with the intention of attracting a new business to fill an open space in the building. Sparks said the purchase meets all the requirements the EDA has for this kind of loan. •After some discussion the purchase of an additional office phone for an office shared by tourism director Kathy Dahl and EDA Cathy Enerson was approved on the condition that the $450 cost for the phone comes from the Tourism and EDA budgets. Currently, there is only one phone in the shared office. •Public Works Director Jim Bakken requested and received approval to purchase a 2013 JD 1445 mower for $21,000 from Preston Equipment. The cost

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C ommentary Baby Steps Toward Full Equality By Karen Reisner Spring is a time of new beginnings, new life, and growth. Finally, winter is leaving us, kicking and screaming as it exits. S o c i a l and cultural changes move at a snail’s pace and years of seasons Karen Reisner come and go before evidence of change breaks ground and grows. Two recent events are evidence of that growth. Barriers that separate us can be seeds for conflict whether they are based on prejudice, politics, religion, or one’s station in society. In the 1954 landmark decision “Brown v. Board of Education” in a 9-0 decision the Supreme Court held that “separate but equal is inherently unequal” for public school education. The 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Society and culture is slow to

catch up. This evidenced by the news that Wilcox County High School in Rochelle, Georgia recently had for the first time ever an integrated prom. The students made it happen. Cultural changes are more readily accepted and endorsed by the young. Four girls, two black and two white, used Facebook to enable the first integrated prom ever for their school. Amazingly, resistance to an integrated prom continues as white parents organized a white only prom for their kids. Parents have in past years sponsored the separate proms allowing them not to be officially sanctioned by the school. Secondly, Jason Collins was the first male active major professional sports athlete to announce he was gay. All of us should be entitled to live our lives honestly without having to publicly live a lie to fit in. It shouldn’t make a difference whether a professional athlete is straight or gay. They shouldn’t have to hide who they are and they also shouldn’t have to announce their sexual orientation. It is only one part of the whole person and has no bearing

on whether or not he is in this case a good basketball player. Deep prejudices die out very slowly. Prejudices are harmful to society and communities. Unfortunately, some cultural changes only come about when older generations, that cling to what was, pass away taking the prejudices with them to their grave. I’m not naïve enough to believe that there is anyone that is without prejudice. Our beliefs are instilled deep within us by our upbringing, our living environment, family, country and so on. Our ability to seek out and understand the society and cultures of those different from ourselves helps us to accept those differences and not be threatened by them. We can make good life choices despite the ingrained prejudices by keeping an open mind, by exploring a variety of media and thinkers, and by not imposing limits and barriers or by erecting walls. Often getting to know someone of a different culture, sexual orientation, or religion helps to break that ingrained prejudice. We can learn that people different from ourselves

Letter about Miller’s actions To the Editor, In this time of crisis, Southeast Minnesota deserves leadership to provide strong protections against the ravages of industrial-scale frac sand mining. Not only is Sen. Jeremy Miller not leading, he is an obstructionist to meaningful legislation. Sen. Matt Schmit of Red Wing, working with Trout Unlimited, proposed provisions to protect Trout Streams in Southeast Minnesota from the frac sand industry. The protections in the Game and Fish Policy Bill--Senate File 796--would include: a mile setback from trout streams; a limit on how much groundwater frac sand facili-

ties could use; a prohibition on mining within 25 feet of the water table. Even DNR Commissioner Landwehr testified that we need these provisions to protect trout streams. Despite this, Sen. Miller cast the deciding vote to kill these provisions. Karst matters. Our area has some of the best trout streams in the country because of the pristine cold water springs that come with karst geology. Frac sand mining threatens to pollute this water and also disrupt the flow of springs in ways that could raise water temperature. This is death to trout! Trout fishing brings over $1.1 billion to our driftless region every year. Think of the jobs provided!

Our state has invested millions in stocking and protecting these streams. Yet Miller’s obstructionism means this revenue is put at risk and the investment dollars are trashed. I suppose Miller’s actions should not come as a surprise. He doesn’t seem inclined to protect citizens-the air we breathe, the water we drink, the roads we drive on, our home values and quality of life--so why would he care about trout? Please call Sen. Miller at 651296-5649 and let him know that you want him to side with his constituents and not frac sand special interests. Donna Buckbee Rushford, MN

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often want the same things we want, like a family, a good job, a home, and so on. That which we saw as different is just one part of the whole person. We may find that this person is really not that different after all. We can concentrate on that which we have in common, that which makes us mostly alike. Some complain that those that are in a cultural or social minority are in their face with what is different, for example, being gay. This is likely due to the person in the minority making the difference an issue in an effort to be tolerated and accepted equally. Once equality, tolerance and acceptance are achieved, the differences recede and the need to highlight the difference goes away. An inability to accept others different from ourselves causes conflict and on a much greater scale can lead to war. We are in a world with limited space and a growing population. Acceptance of the differences in people is essential to getting along. Inequalities breed hatred, rebel-

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

lion, and insurrection. Each baby step that breaks down barriers to equality is a win for humanity. Change and acceptance of those that are different in some way is a sign of the maturing of our society. Supreme Court decisions and laws only lay out the framework. People often don’t accept change willingly, but need to be drug kicking and screaming into the evolving culture. I applaud the students in Georgia and Jason Collins for having the fortitude to put a few more cracks in the walls which separate us and limit our growth.

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C ommentary One Moment, Please... Taking a break for some sunshine By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal & Olmsted County Journal Cell: 507-251-5297 jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com Probably one of the greatest things about raising our two children is that their busy lives force my wife and I to take a break from our busy lives. Once you have children, you begin to real- Jason Sethre ize that your life completely revolves around them. Yes, children have some sort of centripetal force, defying all theories of inertia, gravity, and relativity. I’m sure even Albert Einstein would have agreed. Parents, grandparents and great-grandparents are sucked into their world like a tractor beam.

And, this is a good thing. A very good thing. On Friday, April 26, Fillmore Central Schools, under the positive and inspiring leadership of Music Teacher Jessica Powell, coordinated their annual Spring Concert in which the students from Kindergarten through sixth grade assembled to sing and entertain a packed gymnasium at the Preston Elementary School. I watched as families gathered, both young and old, from near and far, to watch these children take to the stage. For many rows deep in the crowd of onlookers, you could see cameras and video cameras capturing scrapbook moments to last a lifetime. Like the paparazzi, but much less aggressive, parents focused all of their attention on the most important people in the room -- the children. I sat up in the cheap seats, which meant I had an opportunity

Impacting our communities By Tim Penny, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Recently, our Foundation (Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation) held its annual community luncheon in Spring Valley. Each year, we do this type of community visit to celebrate our Tim Penny accomplishments and to spend time visiting with our local partners. We chose Spring Valley

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because of our many community partners in both early childhood education and entrepreneur development. We also have numerous grant partners both in Spring Valley and other Fillmore County cities--many of whom joined us at Four Daughters Vineyard and Winery. As part of the luncheon, we heard from a few community members. One of our SMIF board members, Sue Kolling, Senior Vice President of Cash Management at Home Federal Savings Bank in Rochester and board president for the Spring Valley Area Community Foundation (SVACF), reported on a matching grant opportunity. This grant allowed Kingsland School students to attend a prestigious science, technology, engineering, and math academic camp--The Gateway Academy-free of charge. The success of this grant has drawn an anonymous donor to support the program for the next two years. During the past year, SVACF also participated in a friendly rivalry with neighboring Pres-

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to observe the smiles, the laughter, the applause, the conversation, the head-bobbing, the pointing -- all focused on the children. It’s profound, in a positive way, how our children can make our world stop for a moment in time. And, as I looked around at all of those parents, grandparents, greatgrandparents, cousins, siblings, friends and neighbors, taking time to come to the school and recognize these children for all that they have prepared for with this concert, it makes me think that we have something special here. Everyone attending that event had their priorities in the right place. It’s kind of like that analogy that if a tree falls in the forest and there is nobody there to hear it, did it make a sound? Without an audience, and such a plentiful audience at that (standing room only), these children would feel less than appreciated. Instead, they carried the large crowd to a momentous standing ovation as they concluded the Fillmore Central Spring Concert with We Are the World. ton Area Community Foundation during Give to the Max Day. Both were successful in raising funds for their respective foundations. Naturally, we enjoy hearing these stories of successful grant and fundraising projects--and we are excited to see Spring Valley Area Community Foundation demonstrate such strong support for broader community needs. At lunch, we also heard from David Phillips, owner and publisher of the Bluff Country Newspaper Group. He talked about the SMIF grant that Spring Valley EDA received-”Communities of a Lifetime”-in which five businesses participated in succession planning. David participated in the grant which helped support his own business succession planning for the newspaper. As an outgrowth of that project, Fillmore County EDA applied for another SMIF grant that is supporting business succession planning for the entire county. We know that succession planning is critical for small communities in our region-to keep the downtown vibrant and local businesses operating. We appreciate the efforts of the Spring Valley EDA and Fillmore County EDA in making succession planning a priority for their community and county. Later, Holly Kanengieter, Fillmore County Early Childhood Initiative Coordinator, shared information about a $10,000 SMIF grant to support an early childhood outreach program-providing resources to support emotional health to families with young children in Fillmore County, and to increase access to high-quality, affordable childcare, and early childhood education opportunities. In addition, the Fillmore County ECI has been a SMIF grant partner,

With the monotony of this messed up Minnesota snow globe, which may some day be referred to as the hybrid of Winter and Spring (Sprinter), it was nice to have a little sunshine coming from our children with this Spring Concert. Even beyond the event itself, the next morning our children were

singing their songs from the concert during breakfast at our home before they got on the bus to go to school. Pretty awesome stuff! Thanks again to the Fillmore Central Schools for offering these opportunities. It truly becomes a community event, bringing people together.

During the song Eye of the Tiger, Carson Kiehne and Caleb Kunz gave the crowd a show while Jeremy O’Connor acted as referee to the boxing skit. Haley Joerge announced the beginning of each round with a sign. Photo by Jason Sethre receiving BookStart books for a variety of programs, a PreKGrade 3 alignment grant, as well as other support. These are great examples of a community that emphasizes early childhood development. At the finale of the luncheon, we participated in table discussions about the greatest assets and needs in Fillmore County. Groups were able to brainstorm ideas for future projects, as well as areas where SMIF could partner. We heard great feedback from this interactive discussion and appreciate the suggestions generated from this time. We know that our region is peppered with many success stories in our small communities. We need to celebrate local

entrepreneurs who are providing good paying jobs and who have gained a strong reputation for providing quality products/ services throughout the country and world. We need to applaud many communities who are successfully providing programs and education that address early childhood development needs. SMIF’s annual community luncheon allows us to do that. I encourage you to visit our website www.smifoundation.org for information on our current grant and loan opportunities and let us know how your community can partner with SMIF. As always, I welcome your questions and comments. You can reach me at timp@smifoundation.org or 507-455-3215.

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was one of a young girl, ejected from the vehicle and lying lifelessly on the ground, having died on impact. Bauer’s body was slung across the hood of the sedan, through the windshield of the vehicle. Shortly after Manfull made a frantic mock phone call to 911, Rushford Police officers Cody Bellock and Chris Frick arrived, lights flashing and sirens on. Quickly assessing the situation, they took the injured actors aside to assess the situation. The Rushford Fire Department and Rushford Ambulance rescue rigs arrived and the service members played right into the action tending to those with injuries, prepping to use the Jaws of Life to get Bauer from the vehicle, and covering O’Shaugnessy’s body with a tell-tale white sheet. Officer Frick executed a field sobriety test, which O’Shaugnessy failed. Shortly after he was led away in handcuffs in front of the soundless audience. Hoff Funeral Homes staff arrived, with stretcher, to collect their classmate’s body. Rushford Fire Department members then secured the scene as

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Gunderson-Lutheran MedLink AIR helicopter landed to collect what was to be a severely injured Bauer, who then, according to the well-laid script, “died” enroute to the hospital. The dramatic half-hour presentation ran the gamut of emotions for the actors of confusion and shock over the accident, anger at the intoxicated driver, fear of consequences, and finally sadness at the loss of two of their classmates. Following the mock crash, all students were bussed back to the high school where they gathered in the theater for a one-hour mock funeral presentation. At the theater, Officers Cody Bellock and Chris Frick brought forth a handcuffed and bloodied Phil O’Shaughnessy, while listing the charges and penalty consequences, as well as sharing their own personal stories of run-ins with drunk drivers. “The worst part about this job, I’ve got to knock on the mom’s door and explain why her daughter ain’t coming home,” noted Frick. “It has drastic effects. Think about it before you do something.” While kids are typically whispering to each other at this point in most assemblies, the theater was eerily quiet as the students lis-

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tened and watched. A letter from a victim to her mother, entitled Somebody Should Have Told Him (author unknown), gave the perspective of the victim lying on ground listening to paramedics talk as they die. Certified Funeral Celebrant John Wagenarr delivered a moving funeral message to the audience and a nearly ten minute tribute video of the victim’s lives played. Lauri Bauer, mother of “victim” Emma Bauer, also delivered an address to the student body. “Life can change in an instant,” she said, tearing up. “I’ve seen first-hand the devastating effects one wrong decision can make. I don’t think people, especially kids, understand how permanent death is, until it’s too late.” If the students hadn’t hit shock yet, they soon did as a collective sniffling could be heard in the theater. Students wiped tears from their faces as Kris Murley, R-P High School secretary, told her stirring autobiography. Written 18 years ago and titled The One and Only Night, Murley’s story recounted the night that she, as an 11-year old 5th grader, learned her 14-year old brother Tim had been killed in a drunk driving accident. “The driver was going 80 miles per hour and what he didn’t see was a 90 degree turn. The car flipped down embankment and

up when somebody is about to make a poor choice.” The SADD chapter is led by R-P teachers Crystal Bieberdorf and Cheri Vix. Other participants include seniors Briana Benson, Sierra McNamer, and Rebecca Munson. Nine Winona State University students assisted with coordinating the mock crash, along with professor Carrie Spier, Megan Ohman, Jenni Knapmiller, Krista Turgeon, Rebecca Zehner, Rachel Scholz, Megan Isackson, Samantha Buxton, Brittany Jilk, and Georgia Stumpf. Fire Department participants were Dale Brand, Michael Evenson, Wayne Exe, Brent Johnson, Evan Meier, Jeffrey O’Donnell, Chad Rasmussen, and chief Paul Corcoran. Ambulance service participants were Curt Courier, David Lombard, and Dennis Overland. Brown’s Tire & Battery provided the vehicles and assisted with staging the accident. Special thanks to Hoff Funeral Home and Gunderson-Lutheran MedLink AIR for participating, and the City of Rushford for its assistance. A video of the mock crash can be seen at the www.fillmorecountyjournal.com under the towns of Rushford, Rushford Village or Peterson and under the category of Education. This video is also included with this article online at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com.

my brother’s body was thrown over 50 yards. This Friday, May third, it will be 33 years since my brother died,” she sobbed. “Not a day goes by when I don’t think of him.” “All of this pain was caused by drinking and driving,” she continued. “If you think you’re invincible, you’re not. I will be the first person to tell you that. If you think things can’t or won’t happen to you from drinking and driving, I’m going to be the first person to tell you they can. If you think it’s just your life, that we shouldn’t take your keys away from you when you’re drunk, I’m going to be the first person who grabs them from you. Take a look around. Chances are you’re probably sitting next to your best friend. Can you imagine your life without them? Don’t drink and drive. It’s not only your life that you can kill. Be that person that tells your friend you aren’t going to drink and drive.” The student body gave Murley a standing ovation. “This was an opportunity for us to experience as close to reality as possible. Since I’ve been here, we’ve talked a lot about making good choices. Those temptations are going to present themselves to you,” said High School principal Shane McBroom in closing. “I encourage all of you to make sure you’re making good choices. Step

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Obituaries George “Roger” Gilbert Mr Gilbert, age 77, of Spring Valley, Minn. passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, April 19, 2013 after a lengthy illness. George Roger Gilbert was born November 4, 1935 at St Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minn. to George Walter Gilbert and Clarice Hillestead Gilbert. He attended school in Spring Valley and was united in marriage to Ramona Ruud on August 1, 1955. Roger worked at Land O’ Lakes in Spring Valley where he retired as Chief Boiler Engineer after 43 years. A true outdoorsman, Roger was an avid trout fisherman, trapper and hunter, hunting rattlesnake and ginseng in years past. He also loved to ride motorcycles and was a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church. . Roger was a quiet, gentle and honest man and also a great steward of the land. His greatest joys in life were his wife, children and family. He is survived by his wife Ramona Gilbert of Spring Valley, son Roger Daniel (Susan) Gilbert of Spring Valley and daughter Lavonne Knutson (Steven Kraling) of Ostrander, Minn, seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and two siblings Patricia (Robert) Grabau of Stewartville,

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December 28, 1926, in Hutchinson, Minn. to Alvin and Olive (Benjamin) Anderson, Marlys was raised on the family Century farm south of Lester Prairie, Minn. She was proud that the farm has been in the family since Louis LaFevere 1856, saying, “The only people to Louise LeFevere, age 92, of live on the land were the Indians Spring Valley, Minn., passed away and the Andersons.” The land Saturday morning, April 27, 2013, acquisition paperwork was signed at the Spring Valley Care Center by Abraham Lincoln. where she had resided since Janu She started her formal educaary 2011. tion in “country school” down Louise Lena Augusta Linthe road from the family farm, nemeyer was born September later graduating from Lester Prai4, 1920, in Wykoff, Minn., the rie High School. She attended St. youngest of twelve children born Cloud State College, St. Cloud, to Henry and Mary (Oldenburg) Minn, graduating with a two year Linnemeyer. She was baptized, teaching degree in 1947, and later confirmed, married and a life long with a four year teaching degree member of St. John Evangelical from Winona State University. Lutheran Church. She attend Marlys’ first teaching job was ed St. John’s Parochial School in Rush City, Minn. On her first through 8th grade and was a day in Rush City she met Robert graduate of Wykoff High School. McCluskey, a city boy from St. As a young woman, she worked at Paul, Minn. They were married the Wykoff Drug Store. on August 15, 1948. Marlys and She married Victor LeFevere Bob moved to Rushford, Minn. September 22, 1939, in Wykoff; a in June, 1963, as publishers of the marriage that lasted over 71 years. Tri County Record newspaper. They farmed and lived on his Marlys was a teacher. She family farm in Forestville Towntaught in Rush City and Rushford ship, Fillmore Co., until moving for a total of 43 years. She loved into Spring Valley in 1997. helping young people learn. One She was a member of the of her great joys was seeing forMarlys McCluskey Thriftyville Homemakers, St. John’s Lutheran Ladies Aid and Marlys R. McCluskey, 86, of mer students succeed. She liked the Farm Bureau. She and a Rushford, Minn. died on Thurs- to keep busy. Sewing, cooking, friend presided over Bible Study day, April 25, 2013, at the Good baking, crafting and woodworkat the Spring Valley Care Center Shepherd Lutheran Home in ing were favorite activities. She liked to travel, including a trip once a week for 10 years. She Rushford. enjoyed gardening, embroidering, Born Marlys Rae Anderson on to the original family farm in Minn. and Marilyn Gehrking of Spring Valley. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Lucy Gilbert, a son-in-law and a great-grandson.

reading, word find puzzles and special music at the care center. Her pride and joy was her family. She especially enjoyed playing cards and board games with the grandchildren. She had a strong faith in her Lord and tried to instill that in her family throughout the generations. Louise is survived by two sons, Verlyn of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Verdonn (Mary) of Vinton, Iowa; two daughters, VaLois (Ron) Wilbur of Chatfield and Verdeen (Roger) Reseke of Dysart, Iowa; 22 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; 10 greatgreat-grandchildren; one greatgreat-great-granddaughter; plus many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor in 2011; a grandson; son-in-law; her parents; three brothers; and eight sisters. The funeral was held Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wykoff with Rev. Robert V. Stohlmann, Pastor officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. The family would like to thank the Spring Valley Care Center and Olmsted Medical Center staffs for the care given their mother.

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Norway. She was a Minnesota Twins fan, her favorite player was Harmon Killebrew. Marlys was an active member in a number of organizations, including: Eastern Star, Federated Women’s Club, Legion Auxiliary, Red Hats, the knitting club and the birthday club. She was a member of Trinity Fellowship Church in Rushford. Marlys spent the last seven and a half years at Bremmer Suites and the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home. The care and concern she received at both facilities was greatly appreciated. Marlys is survived by her three children: Lynn (Russell) Drinkall of Winthrop, Minn., Dean (Julia) McCluskey of Winona, Minn., and Scot (Melinda) McCluskey of Clear Lake, Iowa; sister, Donna Lemke; two granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; 3 sisters-inlaw; many nieces and nephews, and some of the best friends anyone could ask for. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob, in 1987; her parents; two brothers; two sistersin-law; and three brothers-in-law; three nieces; and a nephew. Marlys closed each day, with the words to an old song that Bob recited to her every night for forty years, “Sweetheart, may God bless you, angel hands caress you. While sweet dreams rest you, dear old pal of mine.” The funeral service was held Monday, April 29, at the TrinSee OBITUARIES Page 10 

Fillmore County Church Directory Fillmore County Journal • Preston MN 507.765.2151 VBC Video • Preston MN 507.765.2704 Visit Bluff Country • Preston MN 507.765.2151 A rendahl Lutheran Church....………………………Sundays - 10:30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 Assembly Of God Church.….………………………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 & 10:00am 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 Elstad Lutheran Church...……………………………Sundays - 9:00am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……………………Sundays - 10:00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..……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 - 10:30am 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 55939 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church...………………Sundays - 8:30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55939 (507) 268- 4456 Garness Trinity Lutheran...…………………………Sundays - 11:00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905

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ity Fellowship ELCA Church in Rushford, with the Rev. Kristin Rice officiating. Burial was on Tuesday, April 30, in the Bergen Cemetery in Lester Prairie, Minn. Robert Mensing Robert Mensing, 88, a lifelong resident of Rochester, Minn area, died Sunday, April 28, 2013 at Saint Marys Hospital in Rochester where he spent the past week in hospice care. Robert was born June 10, 1924 at the family farm outside of Pine Island, Minn. He was the second son of Arthur and Bertha Mensing, and farmed with his family during his youth. He graduated from Pine Island High School in 1941. He met Darleen Freeman of Spring Valley, Minn while roller skating in Stewartville, Minn. They were united

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in marriage on June 1st, 1947, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Spring Valley. The couple made their home in Rochester, midway between their family homes in Pine Island and Spring Valley. Very soon after their engagement, Robert enlisted in the U.S. Army for service during World War II, and served in the French and German theaters. Following World War II he returned to the Rochester area to raise his family. He was employed in the construction industry, including employment with the Rundell and Kruse Lumber Companies. In 1950 he was recalled to service in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was injured during exercises and honorably discharged. He was honored for his service by participating in the Honors Flight to Washington, D.C., for World War II veterans in 2012 and was very proud to accompany other veterans on this

journey. Following his last tour of duty, he returned to Rochester where he was employed for 34 years by Weis Builders and Alexander Construction. He was also a policeman for a brief time for the City of Rochester. He again returned to his favorite career, that of building homes in Rochester, until he suffered a career ending injury. He then decided to pursue his passion for building things by attending Rochester Community College and Mankato State College in architectural drafting. He worked in drafting with Weichselbaum Architects and later as a building inspector for CMS. His retirement was very gradual and included working part-time for the State of Minnesota as a rest stop attendant on Interstate 90 near Eyota for several years. He also helped his children with building projects of all kinds in the Rochester area. In retirement he also enjoyed camping, square dancing, gardening, caring for his pet cats and dogs, and playing with his grandchildren. Robert was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Rochester. He is survived by his wife, Darleen; four children, Linda (James) Tripplett of Amherst, MA, Gareth (Sharon) Mensing of Steamboat Springs, CO, Candace Mensing of Rochester, and Wendy (Wayne) Mehrkens of St. Charles, MN; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two sisters, Leona (Bob) Anderson of Kiester, MN, and Evelyn Egland of Albert Lea, Minn; and one sister-in-law, Erma Mensing of the Pine Island area. He was preceded in death by a brother, and a brother-in-law. A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church with the Reverend Fred Rengstorf officiating. Burial was in Our Savior’s Lutheran Cemetery in Spring Valley, Minn. Donna Mae Pease Donna Mae Pease, 87, of Chatfield, Minn. passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in

The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County Chatfield, where she had been a resident since March 2011. Donna Mae Kohlmeyer was born Sept. 18, 1925, in Rochester, Minn. to Louis and Dorothy (Kamnetz) Kohlmeyer. She graduated from Chatfield High School. She was united in marriage to Calvin “Hank” Pease on Sept. 26, 1944, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chatfield. Donna was a housewife, and had many different jobs, one of which was helping Hank on the farm. Hank passed away Feb. 16, 2010. She was a member of Ladies Aid, the Red Hats, St. Paul Lutheran Church and the Chatfield Golf Course. Donna enjoyed bowling, square dancing and 500 Club. She also loved knitting, gardening and canning, and she was an excellent cook. Donna is survived by one son, Donald (Elaine) Pease of Chatfield; and a daughter, Penny (Wayne) Heppding of Chatfield; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and one sister, Marie Carlin of Albert Lea, Minn. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, a brother and a sister. Funeral service were held Saturday, April 27, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chatfield, with Rev. Preston Paul officiating. Burial was in the St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery. Florence Runge Florence M. Runge, 88, of Rushford, Minn. died on Friday, April 26, 2013, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford. Florence was born on September 19, 1924, in rural Lewiston, Minn. to Herman and Meta (Bergmann) Runge. She was raised on the family farm in rural Lewiston and worked on the farm for many years. Florence worked in the in-homecare industry for several years in Winona, Minn., Rushford and Lewiston. She also worked for Winona Knitting Mills, from where she retired. She was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church and the LWML group in Rushford. In her spare time Florence enjoyed sewing, crocheting, play-

ing solitaire, country music, gardening, plants, family outings, traveling and her church. Florence is survived by many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews, and her sisters of the LWML. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters. The family prefers memorials directed to St. Mark Lutheran Church or Little Lambs Preschool. The funeral service was held Tuesday, April 30, at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Rushford. Burial was in the Frank Hill Cemetery in Wilson, Minn. Clarice Ward Clarice was born Aug. 27, 1918, in Amherst Township, Fillmore County, Minn, to Ole and Alma (Benson) Olson. She attended O’Hara Country School, Lanesboro High School, Lanesboro, Minn, and La Crosse Business School, LaCrosse, Wisc. On Nov. 27, 1941, she married Howard Ward at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro. The couple resided in Lanesboro. Clarice was a housewife and mother. Howard was in road construction and then horse racing. He passed away June 21, 2004. Clarice was a member of the Thilos Club, the Bethlehem Lutheran Church Morning Circle, and the Lanesboro Golf Course. She enjoyed bowling, dancing, grooming horses, cooking, baking, and attending kid’s and grandkid’s activities. Clarice was an amazing mother and grandmother. Clarice is survived by one son and two daughters, Donna Johanns (Bob) of Strawberry Point, Iowa, Larry Ward (Pat) of Temple Hills, Md., and Terri Dudek (Dave) of Chatfield; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 63 years, Howard; and a granddaughter, Lori. Funeral service was held Monday, April 29, at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro, with Rev. Kerry Eversole officiating. Burial was in the Lanesboro Cemetery.

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Fillmore County Sports Making up for lost time By Paul Trende With it suddenly going from wintry 30 and 40-degree temperatures with snow/rain mixes, to late spring 70-degree days with bountiful sunshine, spring sports finally got (mostly) started. With it being midway thru the season already, with few games under teams’ belts, there is only one solution when it comes to all the make-up games. Traditional Double-Headers By the way the Chatfield Gopher softball team has started the year, one would think it is mid-season. Their bats are in mid-season form. They, thus far, aren’t missing last year’s (graduated) power threats, Tori Woltz (7 HR’s) and Sarah Costello (6 HRs). After a couple blowout victories to start the season, Jeff Johnson’s gals added two more versus the GMLOK Bulldogs in a double-shot from Spring Valley South Park. The Gopher girls were game-book wreckers. They wrecked the second and third innings of game one, and the first and third innings of game two. For those not aware of softball/baseball terminology, it meant they batted around, and scored a lot of runs, eight, nine, six, and seven in those four innings respectively. All of that was bad news for the home ‘Dogs. By the finals of 22-2 (five innings) and 14-0 (six innings), the Gophers had their way with GMLOK for the doubleshot sweep. Sophomore first base-person Brook Irish (replacing Woltz) is hitting like her predecessor. Irish homered twice in game one, a 2-run blast in the first and a 3-run blast in the third, both to center field. She finished the two-game series 5 for 7 with 9 RBI’s and 5 runs scored. Classmate Shelby Bernard (batting in the Woltzvacated four-hole) was also an RBI machine. The sophomore catcher

was 5 for 7 with 7 RBIs. Leadoff girl Sidney Irish (5 for 7, 6 runs, 4 RBIs) and designated player Ashley Wolter (4-4, 100% on-basepercentage, 4 runs) also solved Bulldog pitching. Every Gopher starter got a hit in both games and Jennifer Hanson and Kirsten Keefe collected wins. For GMLOK, junior leadoff third-base-person Haley Colton reached in four of five plate appearances and scored both of GMLOK’s runs. The R-P girls also played a double-header, and did to Southland what Chatfield did to GMLOK (though not so resoundingly). The Trojans swept the Rebels by 11 to 9 and 14 to 0 (five innings) finals. Junior pitcher Kendra Crawford was money in the series (and all week for that matter), going 7 for 8 with 4 RBI’s and a pair of pitching wins. Game one saw Trojan freshman Lauren Hadley go longball (her second of the season) of the best kind (grand slam). She drove in five of R-Ps 11 game one runs (and was 4 for 7 over the two game series). Jodi Eggert also brought out her whopping stick, smacking a solo HR. The Trojans, under new coach Jeremy Tesch, are off to a 3-1 start to the season. Non-Traditional DoubleHeaders And just what is a non-traditional doubleheader? It’s kind of like a wrestling triangular, only four teams play and they don’t all play each other. Rushford-Peterson and Chatfield baseball each took part in one. R-P began playing at St. Charles while Chatfield (simultaneously) played at P-EM. The Trojans entered win-less on the season (0-4), but used their bats to remedy that problem against the Saints. Cale Stensgard and Fernando Tominaga (a Brazialian foreign exchange student and late-game favorite during the

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basketball season) each went 2 for 4 whilst ‘touching them all’ (hitting HR’s). They accounted for 7 (3 and 4 respectively) of R-P’s RBI’s. Stensgard did enough on the mound to register the victory as R-P out-slugged SC for the 15-8 victory. Chatfield, on the other hand, was the only team slugging the ball at Eckstein Field in what, in years past, would’ve been a battle of Gophers. A fourrun second got Chatfield started and a four-run fifth put Brian Baum’s crew in a position to end the game early. By a final of 12-0, the Gophers moved to 4-0. The bottom of the order did work for the boys of the Chosen Valley. Sawyer Prinsen (batting 7th) was 2 for 3 with a double and two runs scored. Ben Pierce (batting 9th) was also 2 for 3 with a double and 3 RBI’s. Nate Skare gave up only two hits while striking out eight enroot to the win. P-E-M then awaited R-P to make the drive up from St. Charles. The warmed their bats up in the process. After just two hits versus the Gophers in five innings, they rapped out three in their first three at bats versus the Trojans. After one, it was 5-0 P-E-M. But R-P got three of those runs back in the top of the second, and then tied things up in the top of the third. Pitching then took precedence. After the rough first inning, Tominaga faced just one more batter (16) than the minimum (15) over the next five innings. P-E-M, meanwhile, didn’t allow an R-P runner past second base. It all came down to the bottom of the 7th. Bulldog leadoff man Joseph Kiehne drew a walk, stole second, and then third, before scoring on a Hunter Johnson deep fly to right field (which was dropped, but it didn’t matter). P-E-M got their first victory of the season 6-5. Kiehne was 2 for 3 with a pair of runs scored for the Bulldogs. Dalton Bellock (2-3, 2B, R, RBI) and Zach Ansell (2-4, R) each had two hits for the Trojans. Tominaga took the loss, going the distance (6 H, 6 R, 5 ER, 3 K’s, 2 BB’s). R-P’s record dropped to 1-5. Baseball 04-23 > Chatfield 21, GMLOK 7; 5 innings (C: Jake Neis 2-4, 2B, 3 RBI’s, 3 R’s, pitching win; Gophers scored 21 runs over the first two innings and were aided by numerous GMLOK free passes) 04-25 > Fillmore Central/ Lanesboro 8, Caledonia-Spring Grove 4 (FCL: Dan Gatzke 2-4, RBI; Nick Ebner got the win. Falcons trailed 4-2 before getting a six-run top of the fifth) > GMLOK 2, Chatfield 9 (C: Justin Viss 2-3, 2B, 2 RBI; Tommy Jech WP. GMLOK: Isaiah Bubany 1-4, RBI) > Mabel-Canton 0, Schaeffer Academy 2 (M-C: Justin Ward 1-2, SB. It was M-C’s season opener) > Southland 20, R-P 1; Southland 5, R-P 1 04-26 > FC/L 9, Lewiston-Altura 19; 5 innings (FCL: D. Gatzke 2-4, 2B, 3B, RBI, 2 R; Jake Tammel/Cal Larson 2 RBI each. Fal-

cons led 9-4 after 2 ½, but things soured from there. Falcons are 1-1) 04-27 > Hermantown 8, Chatfield 6 (C: Gophers trailed 5-0 after 2 ½, but tied it up in bottom of third. Hermantown then went ahead 8-5 in top of 4th, and held despite a couple Chatfield threats. Gophers are 4-1) > GMLOK 7, St. Charles 11 (Saints had an 8-run first inning. A 6-run 3rd got the Bulldogs to within three (down 9-6), but they got no closer); GMLOK 2, DoverEyota 4 (Bullogs are 0-5) > Lake City Tourney > M-C 1, Lake City 11; M-C 7, Bethany Academy 8 (Coug’s are 0-3) Softball 04-23 > M-C 1, GMLOK 14 (GMLOK: H. Colton 1-3, 4 R’s; Jamie Stevens 1-3, 2 RBI, WP; ‘Dogs had just four hits but they were walked 9 times and M-C committed 6 errors) 04-25 > FC/L 3, M-C 0 (FCL: Taylor Sprenger 3-4, 2B, RBI, R; Morgan Malley 7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 14 K’s, 2 BB’s, Win. M-C: Kristina Mengis 1-2, 7 IP, 3 R, 7 H, Loss) > P-E-M 0, Chatfield 9 (C: MaKenzie Miller 2-4, 3B, 4 RBI’s, R; Candace Gould 2-3, RBI, 2 R; B. Irish 7 IP, 0 R, 2 H (faced 23 batters), 8 K’s, Win (2-0). Chat led just 1-0 after four, but a 6-run 5th changed that. They are 5-0) 04-26 > L-A 1, FC/L 7 (FCL: Chelsea Rislove 3-4, 2B, 2 R, RBI; Jordan O’Connor 1-4, 3B, 3 RBI;

M. Malley 7 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 11 K’s, 4 BB’s, Win. Malley is 3-0 with 38 strikeouts. Falcons are 3-0) > St. Charles 4, R-P 6 (R-P: K. Crawford 2-3, 2 2B’s, RBI, 7 IP, win (3-1); J. Eggert 1-3, 2 RBI’s. Trojans trailed 3-0, but engineered 5-run bottom of fifth to take lead. They are 3-1) 04-27 > Lewiston Tournament > GMLOK 1, L-A 2 (GMLOK: J. Stevens 2-3); GMLOK 6, Houston 8 (GMLOK: J. Stevens 2-4, 2 RBI, R; Brittany Erding 2-4, RBI. Bulldogs are 1-4) Track and Field 04-25 > Rushford-Peterson-Houston Invite (Girls Team: R-P-H 77, Winona-Cotter 74, LFCMC 64, C-SG 57. Boys Team: Cotter 87, LFCMC 74.5, R-P-H 62, C-SG 45.5. R-P-H 1st places: Mariah Olson (1,600), the girls 4x100 (Christina Strapp/Ashley Agrimson/Kenzie Ness/Anna Sweet), the girls 4x200 (Erika Hinz/Cody Manfull/C. Strapp/Amy Todd), Jordan Honken (Pole Vault), Ryan Ruberg (800), Austin O’Hare (1600), the boys 4x200 (Dan Thorson/Noah Carlson/Casey McLellan/Tyler McLellan), D. Thorson (Triple Jump), and Matt Culhane (Discus). LFCMC 1st places: Kenzie Broadwater (100), Kendyl Bennett (400), Kiera Olson (3200), Olivia Haug (Discus), Erik Peterson (400), the boys 4x400 (Quentin Case/Zach Case/ Brandon Breitsprecher/E. PeterSee SPORTS Page 12 

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son), the boys 4x800 (Z. Case/Collin Bennett/Nathaniel Harrison/ Chris Collett), and Gabe Decker (Pole Vault). Broadwater added two 2nd place finishes (200, Long Jump). Haug added a 2nd place at the Discus. Kate McKenzie (RPH, 100 and 300 hurdles), Bailey O’Hare (RPH, 1600 and High Jump), and Q. Case (LFCMC, 110 and 300 hurdles) each had two 2nd place finishes) > Tiger Relays (Girls Team: Byron 97, Stewartville 97, K-M 77, Austin 59, Chatfield 36, Z-M 32. Boys Team: Byron 96, Austin 84, K-M 78, Stewartville 74, Z-M 42, Chatfield 34. Top Gopher girls: the 4x200 - Ashley Baker, Mariah Bell, Maddie Talamantes, & Maddie Kammer (1st), the 4x400 – Baker, Bell, Kammer & Camille Rasmussen (2nd), the 4x800 – Rasmussen, Kayla Woltz, Karen Gomez, & Hannah Friedrich (2nd), the 1600 sprint medley - Baker, Kammer, Bell, & Haley Woltz (2nd),

M. Talamantes (2nd 300 hurdles, 6th 100 hurdles), A. Baker (3rd, Long Jump). Top Gopher boys: Jayme LaPlante (1st Discus, 2nd Shot Put), Tyler Wondrow (3rd, High Jump)) Golf 04-25 > (Boys) Kingsland 248, Southland 198; (Girls) Kingsland Inc., Southland 263 (Knight Karli Bly paced the gals field with a 47. At Cedar River GC) 04-26 > (Boys) Lanesboro 238, Houston 194 (Liam Dorn paced the Burros with a 48); (Girls) Lanesboro 278, Houston 256 (Burro Johanna Bearson (50) was the medallist. At Valley High GC) > (Girls) FC 231, Caledonia 224 (Falcon Keeley Todd was medallist with a 48. At Ma-Cal-Grove GC) > (Boys) Chatfield 223, St. Charles 199 (Luke Kappers (48) was the top Gopher (tied for 2nd overall)); (Girls) Chatfield 312, St. Charles 230 (Paige Isensee (51) was the top Gopher (2nd). At St. Charles GC)

Back to the 50s and 60s Day at the Whalan Stand Still Parade On Saturday May, 18th at 11:00 a.m., the Whalan Stand Still Parade will once again be standing in position for its eighteenth year. This year’s theme Back to the 50s and 60s should bring back some great memories for the more mature visitor, and no doubt start some new memories for the younger set. Those of us who grew up in that era remember drive-in movies and car hops at our favorite cruising destination along with music from the likes of the Beach Boys and Elvis. We hope to refresh those memories and encourage you to talk about the good old days while you enjoy all the festivities of the day. At 10:55 a.m. emcee Phil Dybing will introduce Jean Halverson, Grand Marshal, and long time resident of our area. At 11:00 a.m. the Parade commences and stands still until 12:00 noon. We are anticipating a number of antique and classic cars along with farm tractors and other interesting entries for you. Walter Bradley will be providing some toe tapping music while you enjoy the parade. Back by popular demand “The Solid Gold Band” returns to the Whalan stage to provide us with some of those classic songs from the 50s and 60s. They promise to

provide us with music that makes it hard for you to resist getting up and showing off some of those dance moves from way back. New this year is the “Duck Pluck.” No it’s not your grandmother’s preparation for a duck dinner. Make a donation of 1 dollar and ducks will be “plucked” from the duck pond, giving you a chance to win cash and other prizes. We will also be having the ever popular pie eating contest sponsored by our own Aroma Pie Shop. Who can forget the ever popular Hula Hoop? You will be given a chance to give the hips a workout during the Hula Hoop contest. Ben-Gay will be provided! Don’t forget the bed races, those that do the Hula Hoop may need a rest! For the kids, there are free rides on the “Lit’ Blue Choo” , sponsored by Ace Communication and Tri-County Electric, some games for a chance to win prizes and the petting zoo. Test your knowledge of bike safety by spinning the wheel and correctly answering a question. Everyone is a winner. A must is a visit to Stan’s Still at the Parade. Stan is always looking to make new “Friends.” Vincent the Gypsy horse will be looking

It might be…it could be…it is…times two. GMLOK center fielder Brittany Erding twice just had to look up and watch as softballs hit by Chatfield 1B Brook Irish left the yard. The Gophers won both games handily and are undefeated (8-0) as of May 1st. Photo by Paul Trende to make some new friends as well. Look for the 1855 Hi-Wheeler and make sure you pay a visit to Ernie’s restored 1917 gas station. Minnesota author Candace Simar would love to have you stop by and share stories about the area’s Norwegian heritage. Bring your appetite for some delicious food such as Egg McWhalans, brats, hot dogs,

rhubarb/apple and other desserts, popcorn, coffee, pop, and water. Of course, you can’t forget to try the Norwegian delicacies of lefse and rommegrot. For a complete schedule of events log onto www.standstillparade.org While in Whalan you will want to check out the progress on the restoration of the historic Whalan

Village Hall as well as the Whalan Museum, located on the upper level of the hall. The hall and museum have been undergoing a complete wall to wall remodel over the past 2 years and they are close to completion. On Sunday, May 19th at 10:30 a.m. Whalan Lutheran Church invites the public for an outdoor service in the gazebo.

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By Jason Sethre In Fillmore County, there are quite a few beef farmers and quite a few beef eaters. Whether steaks, burgers or roasts in a crock pot, local residents like their beef. But, how much of the locally raised beef circulates within Fillmore County via restaurants? There are currently five meat processors in Fillmore County, and three of those five locations provide beef to local restaurants. Ody’s Country Meats and Catering located in Ostrander sells beef to Susie’s Roadhouse (Ostrander), Wolf’s Den

and Locker (Fountain) along with Kraut Valley Locker (Spring Valley) do not sell to any local restaurants, however they do sell beef products over the counter directly to consumers. And, when we talk about resellers of beef, we cannot forget about Lanesboro Local. According to Andrea Miehlisch, Executive Director of Lanesboro Local, they sell grass-fed and organic beef on consignment with the participation of beef farmers like Ralph Zerbe (Houston), Hilltop Pastures Family Farm (Fountain), Root Prairie Grass Fed (Fountain), and Twin Oaks Farm (Preston). For those interested in seeking locally grown beef, there are some viable options in Fillmore County. All you have to do is ask around at the local meat lockers or local restaurants. There’s locally grown beef available in nearly every corner of Fillmore County.

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Fillmore County is home to MSA Queen By Mitchell Walbridge Royal titles of queen and princess are not just limited to the monarchies of the world as Fillmore County is considered home for 20 year-old Minnesota Simmental Association Queen Katie Ristau. But not everyone can be queen, as she worked her way to the top through a complex selection process. Beginning with the completion of an application, resumé, and a brief essay, Ristau advanced to the next level of the candidate process which involved the composition of a speech that she titled, “An exciting time to be a Simmental.” She delivered her speech twice, once in an interview in front of a panel of judges and once at the annual Minnesota Sim-

mental Association Banquet. Also, during her interview, she was questioned about her knowledge and background in the beef industry, and how she would fulfill her duties as queen. It’s not every year that there’s an MSA queen from Fillmore County, and the position carries a wide range of duties. As Queen, Katie Ristau promotes the Simmental industry. Her summer will be packed with trips to county fairs and presenting ribbons at open shows. She even has an opportunity to travel to Lincoln, Nebraska, which is where the American Junior Simmental Association National Classic will be hosted. “I’m using my title to be a spokesperson for the industry

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and to get the word out about how it’s a great industry to be a part of,” she commented. Katie explained that her main goal is to share with others her passion for the beef industry and Simmental breed. Although the MSA queen represents the entire state, Ristau expressed how important the beef industry is to Fillmore County saying, “We are truly blessed by the quality and quantity of beef cattle that we have in our area.” According to Ristau this is a known fact as the Fillmore County Fair’s Beef Show is one of the most competitive in the state of Minnesota. However, to Ristau, being a part of the beef industry is much more than just being a farmer, “Being a member of the beef industry has several roles… they help our communities grow and prosper,” she explained. Katie has extensive knowledge of the beef industry. She is the daughter of Doug and Deb Ristau of rural Preston.

She has a sister named Kelsey, 23, and brother named Brady, 13, who are also involved in the beef industry. The family has 121 commercial cows, many of which are Simmental-Angus crossbreeds. Kelsey and Brady maintain a herd of 10 registered purebred Simmental cattle that they have bred and exhibit at shows across Minnesota. Katie’s father, Doug, served as President of the Fillmore County Cattlemen’s Board from 2008 to 2010. The family is no stranger to receiving awards either. In 2008 the Ristau family was awarded the Fillmore County Producer of the Year award from the Fillmore County Cattlemen Association and in 2012 they were awarded Commercial Producers of the Year in Minnesota from the Minnesota

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Simmental Association. The Ristau family has also had successful beef production the last three years, topping the markets when selling feeder calves at the Lanesboro Sales Commission. Flourishing success in the beef industry runs in the Ristau family. This is not the first time a Ristau has been in a beef industry royalty position. Katie’s sister, Kelsey Ristau was Fillmore County Beef Princess in 2009 before Katie took over in 2010. In addition to serving as MSA Queen, 2011 FillmoreCentral graduate Katie Ristau is studying at South Dakota State University, majoring in agricultural business and pursuing a minor in animal science. Her field of study truly shows her passion for the beef industry and the Simmental breed.

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The twenty-fourth joint annual Youth Tractor Safety Training is being planned for Tuesday, June 4 through Friday, June 7. The training sessions begin at 8:30 a.m. and will end at 2:30 p.m. each day. Brad Harguth, Caledonia High School Ag Instructor has offered to host the training at Caledonia. Additional instructors include Ag teachers: Dennis Rud, Mabel-Canton High School; Colby Lind, RushfordPeterson; Jerrold Tesmer, Extension Educator Fillmore/Houston Counties; and others may be joining us. Classroom instruction, videos, safety demonstrations, and actual tractor driving are key parts of the

course. Students must be at least 12. There is a $10.00 charge to cover the cost of the certificate and materials. Students are asked to bring a sack lunch. Beverages are provided at a nominal cost. If you have any questions, please contact one of the listed Ag Instructors or the Extension Office. To enroll a student, contact the Fillmore County Extension Office at 507-765-3896. Although this is not a competition many of the youngest students become very discouraged when they are unable to do the same things as those students only a year or two

older are able to do very well. Parents need to give considerable thought to whether or not their child is ready to operate a tractor! Youth ages 14 and 15, employed on a farm need a Tractor Safety Training Course, and have a “Certificate of Training” in accordance with the Child-Labor Requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Minors under age 16 working for their parents are exempt from this law. However, if your son/daughter age 12 and up, operate tractors or other equipment on your farm we encourage them to participate in the tractor safety training. Please register by Monday, May 20th.

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Lanesboro, Minn. and the Fillmore County Courthouse and Continued from Page 1 stopping at Fillmore Central women for the Circles eighteen Elementary School to visit Sara years of support to LIZWAN, Niemeyer’s first grade class. scholarships, and development The two visited Decorah, Iowa, in Colombia. Pastor Rocio Luther College, Vesterheim and Martha received gifts from Museum, and Mabe’s Pizza as Christ Lutheran at this meet- well as stopping to see a couple ing as well. of people at their homes in Saturday, April 13 brought Decorah. the Root River Conference Phil and Vicki Kruegel proWomen’s Spring Gathering at vided a meal for the two BogoChatfield Lutheran Church ta visitors. The Kruegels have in Chatfield, Minn. Pastor a student from Bogota staying Morales and Martha attended with them through the Farm service at Christ Lutheran on Exchange Program. Sunday, April 14 where Pastor During their visit Pastor Dave wore the stole which was Morales and Martha stayed at made for him by the San Pedro the home of Andy and Gail women. Bunge. Andy Bunge, and his Other activities that Pastor Mother, Marilyn Bunge, have Morales and Martha Gualtero traveled to Colombia in the enjoyed during their visit were past with the Southeastern shopping in Rochester, visiting Minnesota Synod of the ELCA

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and have been to San Pedro Lutheran Church in Bogota. Marilyn has been to San Pedro three times so far. Marilyn stated that Pastor Rocio and Martha were “wonderful, delightful” people and said “it was so nice to have them here for a visit.” She explained that it helps the congregation to “put faces with the names” and make the experience with San Pedro more personal. Marilyn alsothanked everyone who helped make their visit so special. On Sunday, April 14 there was a Potluck meal and a Farewell send-off which was attended by approximately 30 people. Pastor Morales and Martha Gualtero left April 15 with many experiences to share with their congregation upon their return home to Colombia.

Fillmore County Earns Governor’s Safety Award The Minnesota Safety Council has awarded a Governor’s Safety Award to Fillmore County for superior performance in workplace safety and health. Fillmore County is one of 227 employers who will be recognized at the Governor’s Safety Awards luncheon at the Minneapolis Convention Center on May 16. “An effective safety program

reduces injuries and costs, maximizes productivity and builds morale,” said Carol Bufton, president of the Minnesota Safety Council. “Employers like Fillmore County understand that protecting employees is not only the right thing to do – it’s also good business.” According to Karen Brown, Fillmore County Coordinator, “The Fillmore County Board of

Commissioners commitment to safety of its employees and the general public is recognized in the achievement of this award.” Since 1934, the annual Governor’s Safety Awards program has honored Minnesota employers with exceptional safety performance. Applicants are judged on several years of injury data as it compares with their industry’s national statistics, and on their progress in implementing a comprehensive safety program. Winners are recognized at three levels: •Meritorious Achievement

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Pastor Racio Maralas, Walter Bradley, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Representative, and Martha Gualtero attended the Root River Conference Women’s Spring Gathering at Chatfield Lutheran on April 13th. Pastor Racio and Martha, President of their congregation, came from Bagota, Columbia to visit Christ Lutheran Church, a sister congregation. This year Christ Lutheran Choice Dollars from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans were used to pay their air fare for this visit. Photo submitted (143 winners): Incident rates that are better than the industry average for at least three years, and a score between 50 and 74 on a 100-point safety program evaluation scale. •Outstanding Achievement (52 winners): Continuing improvement and/or a continuing outstanding record incident rates which is 51%-90% or better than the industry average and a score between 76 and 90 on the safety program evaluation scale. •Award of Honor (32 winners): Incidence rates at least 91% or better than the industry average, and a score between 91 and 100 on the safety program

HBC launches new agenda in Bluff Country

On Monday, April 29th a welcome and Ribbon Cutting was conducted by the Rushford Area Chamber of Commerce for Burdey’s Cafe in Peterson, MN. Pictured are top row, left to right: Jennifer Wood, Peterson City Mayor; Dick Lee, Peterson City council member; new business owners Kristin and Steven Burdey; Gail Boyum, Peterson City council member; and Megan Grebe, Peterson City clerk. Bottom row, left to right: Doug Botcher, RACC president, and Kevin Klungtvedt, Scott Tarras, Peggi Redalen and Jim Roberton, RACC board members.

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Rushford, MN - “SE MN Historic Bluff Country (“HBC”) will be different in 2013,” says its new Board President, Valencia Gaddis, a web designer and owner of SonSations Business Services in Rushford. “We can’t attract visitors today the same way we did in the 1960’s. Our small Bluff Country businesses have an amazing rural charm that visitors would adore--if they could find us and if they could see a sneak preview!” HBC intends to respond to that need in 2013. Here’s what’s coming up: •A new blog site at www.bluffcountrywoman.com was launched in March 2013 in cooperation with HBC. The site features personal stories about Bluff Country experiences in a fun, folksy, downto-earth format. Guest writers with pseudo names like “GetAroundGal” and “Uff Da Lady” share their adventures. (Even residents are finding this interesting!) Contributors include women (and men!) with fish tales, Ole & Lena jokes, shopping experiences, photos and videos. And HBC members receive FREE promotion on the site! •On May 18, regional industries and at-home crafters are invited to “Strut Your Stuff” at HBC’s Industrial/Craft Expo at the Regional Visitor Center in Rushford. This will be a showcase kick-off day for made-in-bluff-

country products, with continuous display options for crafters to promote their products during the tourism season. •On May 21, HBC will offer its members a primary workshop on Search Engine Optimization to ensure that our businesses are ‘on the radar’ when visitors perform a Google search on their smart phones and other mobile devices. Bring a laptop computer with your business logo, picture files and a cell phone. By the end of the day, your business will have a much stronger internet presence. ALL member businesses and municipalities are encouraged to send a representative to

evaluation scale. Fillmore County received a Meritorious Achievement Award The Governor’s Safety Awards luncheon is part of the 79th Minnesota Safety & Health Conference, coordinated by the Minnesota Safety Council. The conference is the oldest and largest gathering of workplace safety and health professionals in the region. The Minnesota Safety Council, founded in 1928, is a non-governmental, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Minnesota by preventing unintentional injuries (“accidents”). this workshop. •Then, on June 5 and 12, HBC will be offering an affordable workshop on Hospitality and Customer Service for both business owners and front line staff. It’s no mystery that if visitors enjoy their stay, they are likely to return year after year. Make sure your employees are providing the customer service that will keep folks coming back—with their friends! For more information or to register for any of these events, contact Tricia at the HBC office at (507) 864-2992 or email hbc@ bluffcountry.com. SE MN Historic Bluff Country is a non-profit regional tourism agency whose goal is to promote its member businesses and communities in Fillmore and Houston Counties and in portions of Mower County, MN and Winneshiek County, IA.

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The Working Mom By Tammy Danielson Happy Mother’s Day With Mother’s Day coming up this weekend, I thought it is a great time to celebrate the importance of a Mom. From having a Mom, being a Mom, and loving a Mom, this column could fill pages of this paper with accolades for Moms everywhere who make an impact in the lives of their children and spouse. But, the inspiration for one of my first columns in 2009 and for today’s column is my mother, Maxine (Maggie) Johnson. She passed away last month, so Mother’s Day will be very special but a little off this year. In dedication to my Mom’s dry sense of humor, I offer this tribute to her. These Mom definitions are all in fun and inspired by the twisted humor of the ever-cynical comic strip character, Maxine. Here’s to you Mom: The Crafty Mom—This superstar could make a coat out of dryer lint and use the church socks (holey ones) to knit a pair of mittens. She has all of the supplies on hand for the school project that came home tonight and is due tomorrow. Unlike

the rest of us, who will drive to the craft store 10 minutes before they close to scramble to fulfill the supply list. She can braid hair, dye wool, and she has 20 colors of thread “just in case.” (I only have black thread and, I think I bought a needle once but lost it.) The Bake Sale Mom—Have you ever been embarrassed to bring your treats in for the bake sale at church or school? Do you blame how they look by saying your child must have tipped the Tupperware upside down in the car? Did you buy the cupcakes at the grocery store, add your own sprinkles, discard the grocery wrapping and put them in your own pan? If so, you are NOT the Bake Sale Mom. She has “real” recipes she uses to make her scrumptious sweets and, she does not call the neighbor to borrow two eggs to make box brownies. I will say, however, that Sandra Lee and her almost homemade cooking recipes have helped us box brownie Moms step it up a notch or two. Her recipes use store bought items and help you to create a

Call for Artists Lanesboro, Minn. - Artists are invited to apply for a residency with the Lanesboro Residency Program. Applications are due annually on June 30 (postmark and online submission deadline) for residencies scheduled November 1 – May 31. The Lanesboro Residency Program provides an opportunity for emerging artists to create new work and explore new ideas while engaging with the community

through their artwork. Through 2-week and 4-week residencies, the program offers artists lodging, studio space, project/community facilitation, a stipend of between $500-$2500, and the time and space to focus solely on their art. As a component of each residency, artists spend time providing opportunities for learning, dialog and enrichment within the community. Lanesboro Arts Center supports two to four Residencies

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baking masterpiece that has the kids coming back for seconds. Yes, the playing field is evening out ladies. The Don’t Worry, I Can Do It Mom—This Mom can make you feel more inadequate than the rest and, here is why. Just as you are complaining about the one night you had something going on this week and the two loads of laundry you have to get done, this Mom trumps your every move. Before you can say “I’m so busy this week” and try to weasel out of picking up kids or getting to a school function, this Mom has you beat. She quietly says, “Don’t worry…I can do it for you.” She goes on to say that after she takes her son to Taekwondo, gets clothes marked for the garage sale, makes supper for the family up the street who are struggling, helps her three kids with homework, and volunteers at the local shelter, she can easily pick up your son and drop him off at home for you. You go Martha, I get a cramp just listening. And lastly, the Love is in the Air Wife—Have you ever heard this Mom and wife go on and on about how she found her soul mate in life? And then, she writes on social media to thank the heavens above each day for having him in her life? OK, that is a bit of a stretch and could be the reason many people question their relationships and go looking for greener grass---soul

mate grass. So, in my opinion, some Mom’s/wives feel their marriage is inadequate because they read too many romance novels and need to stop watching those scripted Hallmark movies. Of course they are going to kiss in the end and live happily ever after. Why? Because, you cannot hear any burping or farting in a romance novel! There are no kids in the background yelling, “Seriously!? If you guys are going to cuddle, I’m leaving the room--you are scarring me for life!” FACT: The Hallmark movie is over after two hours and, you will never find out what happened the first time the couple argued

each year. The Lanesboro Residency Program has benefited 36 artists since its inception in 2001, ranging in media from painting, music, iron sculpture, ceramic tile sculpture, literary arts, photography, video, and fiber arts. To apply, artists will submit a completed applicant information page, resume, residency project proposal including community outreach aspect, work samples, and a letter of recommendation. Applications are reviewed by a panel of Lanesboro Arts Center staff, working artists and community representatives. Successful applications will address the following criteria: 1) Quality of the work samples submitted (made within the past 3 years), and pertinence to the

proposed project. 2) Value of the proposed project to the artist’s career and to the community. 3) Creativity and innovation of integrating art into the community. 4) Ability to accomplish the project outlined in the time requested. Application forms and instructions can be downloaded from the Lanesboro Arts Center website, www.lanesboroarts.org/ cac-artist-in-residence.php. Contact Lanesboro Arts Center for more information or to receive an application in the mail: 507-467-

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over possibly painting the living room; we will need new furniture if we paint the living room (said Mom), and what the heck kind of color is that! (said Dad). Living in the real world with real problems to work through and still loving that person and staying married?---Now that is a script Hallmark has yet to write. Confucius Danielson say: A great marriage takes love, a great amount of work, and the ability to give without asking what you get in return.

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Semi-homemade from the queen herself, Sandra Lee—LOVE these! 1 package (18-ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough, softened (recommended: Pillsbury) 3/4 teaspoon lemon extract 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam 1/4 cup chopped pecans (slivered almonds are cheaper and great too) Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8-inch square glass baking dish with enough foil so there is an overhang on 2 sides. Mix the cookie dough with the lemon extract, kneading to combine. With damp fingers, press 2/3 of the dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Spread the jam over the dough. Crumble the remaining dough evenly over the top of jam. Scatter the pecans over top. Bake until browned around the edges and cooked through in the center, about 35 minutes. Let cool in pan. Lift edges of foil to remove the bars. The bars are soft, so carefully cut into 2-inch squares or diagonally into pennant shapes. Mini chocolate chips are good with this too or slivered almonds. 2446 / info@lanesboroarts.org. The Lanesboro Residency Program is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund. With year-round programming, Lanesboro Arts Center is a professional, not-for-profit organization that serves as a catalyst for artistic excellence and educational development in providing diverse art experiences for people of all ages.

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Greseth ~ Broadwater Jake Greseth and Laura

Broadwater, of Winona, Minn. are proud to announce their engagement and upcoming wedding. Laura graduated from Winona State University and is employed at Merchants Bank, N.A., in St. Charles, Minn. as an Assistant Vice President/Commercial/Ag Banker. Jake graduated from Winona State University and is employed at Wenonah Canoe as a Creative and Marketing Director in Winona. Parents of the bride are Dan & Kathy Broadwater of Preston, Minn. Parents of the groom are Steve & Jean Greseth of Rochester, Minn. The wedding is set for May 18, 2013 at the Cedar Valley Lutheran Church in Winona.

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Lanesboro, Minn. – The Third Friday Film Series will kick off the 2013 season with the documentary film Chasing Ice on Friday, May 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Mane Theatre. Presented by Lanesboro Arts Center, the Third Friday Film Series will focus on the theme of Energy this year; films will be shown May-October at the St. Mane Theatre (except the July film which will be shown at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center): May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20, and October 18. Following each screening will be a discussion led by a local expert on topics relating to the film. Admission to Third Friday Film Night is free. Donations are appreciated to help offset film showing rights. The St. Mane Theatre is located at 206 Parkway Avenue N in Lanesboro, Minn. Chasing Ice is the winner of 35+ awards, ranging from “Best Adventure Film” (Boulder Film Festival) to “Best Documentary” (Big Sky Film Festival) to “Excellence in Cinematography Award: US Documentary” (Sundance Film Festival). Directed by American filmmaker Jeff Orlowski, the beginnings of Chasing Ice came about in the spring of 2005, when acclaimed environmental photographer James Balog headed to the Arctic on a tricky assignment for National Geographic: to capture images to help tell the story of the Earth’s changing climate. With-

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in months of that first trip to Iceland, the photographer conceived the boldest expedition of his life: The Extreme Ice Survey. With a band of young adventurers in tow, Balog began deploying revolutionary time-lapse cameras

across the brutal Arctic to capture a multi-year record of the world’s changing glaciers. His hauntingly beautiful videos compress years into seconds and capture ancient mountains of ice in motion. More info at www.chasingice.com.

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High Tea for High Waters “High Tea for High Waters” a special experience hosted by the women of Lanesboro United Methodist Church will be held on Sunday May 12, at 3pm. The event features fine china, creative table presentations, and a wide variety of teas, European influenced desserts and savory sandwiches. Hanna Elshoff will offer her speech “Going Home.” “I want to inspire people to appreciate this country,” said Chatfield speaker Elshoff - a native of

northern Germany who came to the United States in 1961. Why hold an event on Mother’s Day? Lots of people are looking for something special to do with mom, grandma or great Nana. The church is handicapped accessible. “Besides,” laughs Pastor Amanda Larsen, “with this spring it could be snowing on Mother’s Day! We can’t count on being able to spend the day gardening.” And what about men? “While we anticipate this will

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be a fun event for mothers and daughters to attend, men are of course also welcome” invites Cheryl Lamon. Part of the proceeds from the tea will be for flood relief. The Lanesboro community will send a team to Duluth this June for post flood cleanup. “We will be working through Lutheran Disaster Services” says Steve McCallson, trip leader. “They said there’s still a lot of work to do.” The church will also be preparing flood clean-up buckets bound for a warehouse waiting for immedi-

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High School Girls Bowling Team competes at State level By Barb Jeffers A bowling team of area High School girls have placed first in their conference which sent them on to the Conference Tournament. This talented team of girls won the Conference Tournament which was exciting for the girls who worked very hard to perform at such a high level. Other towns included in the conference are Winona, Zumbrota - Pine Island, Rochester, and Wabasha. After winning the conference tournament the team headed for the State Tournament. The Youth Girls Bowling Team consists of Hunter Dunbar, Taylor Adkins, Kayla Phillips (Captain), Haley Riedemann, Ashley Norby, and Stephanie Phillips. The team is coached by Cristal Adkins and Assistant Coach Mike Norby, and is sponsored by Shelly Hanson with B & B Olympic Bowl of Preston, Minn. The team is made up of girls from several area High Schools that include Fillmore Central, Mabel - Canton, Lanesboro, and Rushford - Peterson. The State Tournament was held on Saturday, April 20, 2013 in Fergus Falls, Minn. The team did not win the State Tournament but bowled well and had a wonderful experience. They

missed Kayla Phillips who was on her Senior class trip at the time. The following day was the State All-Conference tournament in Brainerd, Minn. The top scorers in the conference play with and against the other top point earners in the conference. Bowlers Hunter Dunbar and Kayla Phillips made the State All-Conference team which is impressive. Kayla finished third in conference and 37th in the state. Hunter placed fifth in conference and 44th in the state. The High School Bowling Competition is for students in seventh grade and above and has the same eligibility requirements as other High School sports. Shelly Hanson explained that the bowling team, which has six members, competes against metro area teams which have much larger teams. Needing six players for a team, Shelly said that these girls have to play through illnesses or any other circumstances that may come up because they have no “back up team members unlike other teams that are competing. The girls on the team all get along well and give friendship and support to each other. The team also receives great coach-

ing and unwavering support from Cristal Adkins who has been coaching the bowling team for eight years. Coach Adkins says “it’s so fun to see them improve” and noted that this year was a “good year to see how much they have improved” since last year. Cristal Adkins commented on how well the girls get along saying “we have such good sportsmanship and camaraderie between the girls;” it makes her proud to be their Coach. As a matter of fact, Hunter, who is from Rushford, Minn. bowls with the Rushford team during the fall season and then with the Preston team in January so she goes from being a competitor to a teammate of the other girls. Hunter says “bowling is my life” and she really enjoys the sport for many reasons. Taylor states that her favorite part of bowling is “getting to be around other teams and our own team,” “meeting new people,” and having “new experiences” during the bowling season. Coach Adkins states that Shelly Hanson “is a huge supporter of the girls” saying that “she goes where they go” and is always there for the girls. The team members can go to B & B Olympic Bowl at any time and

bowl for free which is invaluable for the girls to get in practice time. Shelly not only sponsors the girls and gives them her full support she states that she feels like “they are my kids too” as she cares so much about each and every one of them. The girls are looking forward to next year already and Cristal states that the more experience the girls have in competition the less nervous they are. Hunter stated that the State Competition is “very stressful” and hav-

The High School Girls Bowling team attended the State Tournament in Fergus Falls on Saturday, April 20, 2013. Back row (left to right): Cristal Adkins (Head Coach), Taylor Adkins, Stephanie Phillips, Haley Riedemann, Mike Norby (Assistant Coach). Front row: Ashley Norby and Hunter Dunbar. Photo submitted

Kaase, Leutink, Jr. and Mensink to represent Fillmore County on Hiawatha Valley Resource Conservation and Development Council Rochester, MN - Hiawatha Valley Resource Conservation and Development Council, Inc. announced today that Tom Kaase, Leonard Leutink, Jr. and Pamela Mensink will represent Fillmore County on its Board of Directors. Hiawatha Valley Resource Conservation and Development Council supports farmers, landowners, and others to balance land use with preserving the natural environment. Now in its 51st year, Hiawatha Valley Resource and Conservation Council was established as a program of the US Department of Agriculture and became an independent non-

profit organization in 2011. The organization implements projects including watershed improvement planning, grazing projects and education on land use issues. The Hiawatha Valley Resource Conservation and Development Council Board of Directors is responsible for management of the organization and bringing community projects forward. “I am thrilled to have Mr. Kaase, Mr. Leutink, Jr., and Ms. Mensink serve with the Council,” said Executive Director Suzy Meneguzzo. “These individuals are assets to our group and strong representatives of Fillmore County. The community is fortunate

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ing no back up members makes it harder. There is a regular season co-ed team that starts each Fall as well as the girls team season which begins in January each year. They are always looking for new members. If more students do not join the team they are at risk of not having enough members for a team next year. Coach Cristal Adkins said it best when she said “we are ridiculously proud of these girls” which not only includes their coach, sponsor, and parents but also all of Southeastern Minnesota.

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Part 1: Mabel-Canton senior class trip diaries Day 1 By Erin Wood and Courtney Smith We had to be at the school at 3:45 am in order to leave by 4:30. We got there and had to have our bags checked. Our parents brought us, so we got to say goodbye to them. We loaded the bus and left Mabel. Dave Zimmer was our tour guide and let us go back to sleep as soon as we got on the bus. I think most of us were too excited to go back to sleep. Dave woke us up early that morning as we were nearing Chicago and started loading our heads with information. He had us up and dancing and reenacting situations as far back as the Civil War. When we got to Chicago, we went to the Willis Tower and got to go out on the ledge to look over the whole city. Following the Willis Tower, Dave gave us a taste of the traveling we’d be doing in the next nine days as he led us through Millennium Park. After Millennium Park, we headed out to Ohio to spend our first night together as a family. We went

swimming and ate. The next day we were up at the crack of dawn to further our adventure. Day 2 By Danielle Paul and Kayla Phillips This morning we woke up in Ohio around 4 am. Departure was 4:30 am so we could make it to Gettysburg by 1:30 pm. Today in 1865 was the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. When first arriving, we went to a visitor center. While there we saw a movie on Abraham Lincoln, and then we went upstairs and saw a 380 foot long, 42 foot high Cyclorama painting. The painting looked so real you couldn’t tell what was a painting and what was actual land. In the painting the artist painted in Abe Lincoln’s face and also painted himself in. After the visitor center, we went out onto the battlefield. While out on the battlefield, we re-enacted how to fire a cannon. Just like every year the girls’ team won. Once we were done on the battlefield, we went across the way to the cemetery on Cem-

Fillmore Central 6th graders planted a Red Maple tree for Arbor Day on April 26, 2013. Pictured front (L to R): Levi Yetter and Logan Dyreson. Back (L to R): Jim Edgar (DNR), Art Callahan (Tree Board), Jim Bakken ( Public Works Director), Taryn Raaen and Erica Kotek. Photo by Alissa Shannon

etery Ridge. While there we listened to Erin give the Gettysburg Address. That night it was time to go out onto the battlefield in the dark to see the ghosts. While out on the battlefield, we got to go up in the Pennsylvania Monument to look out onto the battlefield and see what it looked like at night. After hearing ghost stories, it was time to slowly head back to the hotel for the night. Everyone took their own pace to absorb everything they wanted to and to try and feel what it was like back during the war. To many people this was one of the biggest highlights of the trip. Day 3 By Kristina Mengis and Logan Henry We started off the morning early in Gettysburg. Most of us went to breakfast that was provided by the hotel. After breakfast, we put all of our bags in the bus. Once everyone was on the bus, we went to the Gettysburg Visitor Center to pick up our tour guide Phil Cole. We drove around from one monument to the next. He would tell us the meaning to the monuments and what happened in that part of the battlefield, like Picket’s Charge, which was 15,000 Confederate soldiers attacking the Union center. When he was telling us about what happened at the left flank of the Union line, two Civil War soldiers appeared. The soldiers were Courtney Smith as the Confederate soldier and

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Christy Welscher as the Union soldier. We walked through a part of the battlefield called the Devils Den, and we walked up Little Round Top. We went and visited the most photographed monument on the battlefield, the Minnesota Monument. There were 264 men from Minnesota soldiers at the battle and only 30 men survived. After we were done visiting Gettysburg, we made our way to Harpers Ferry. We went through the three states of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, all within an hour before getting to Harpers Ferry. We saw where the Shenandoah River and Potomac River meet. After Harpers Ferry, we made our way to the top of the Appalachian Mountains, also known as the Skyline drive. The view was amazing, and we could see at least fifty miles. After a long day, we finally made it back to the hotel in Charlottesville. In this hotel we all learned about the Boston Marathon Bombing. We were all kind of worried about what would happen in Washington D.C. because of the bombing. Day 4 By Trent Nelson & Amanda Rasmussen On day four we left our hotel in Charlottesville, Virginia, around eight. We traveled to Monticello, the mountaintop home of Thomas Jefferson. At Monticello we learned Thomas Jefferson was the third President, and he was also the draftsman of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson

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died in bed at Monticello on July 4th, 1826. Thomas Jefferson was very rich, but by the time he died, he was in debt. Once we left Monticello, we traveled to Jefferson Hotel in downtown Richmond and ate our five-star dinner. During dinner the fire alarm went off. It was a false alarm, though. After our amazing dinner we went and toured Jamestown, the birthplace of America. After our tour we traveled to our hotel and went out on our own to eat. Later we went to Old Williamsburg for our night walk and watched the play “Mamma and Papa,” which taught us two lessons: that not everything is how it seems, and when you’re angry, put your anger away. Then we saw the house George Washington’s wife lived in before their marriage. The walk was fun and interesting. After our night walk in old Williamsburg, we went back to our hotel in Richmond and went to sleep right away. See next week’s Fillmore County Journal for the next entries in the Mabel-Canton senior class trip diaries.

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Sunday, May 12TH 11am-2pm

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Visit Bauers for Great Mother’s Day Gifts!

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Or, let Mom choose a gift… get a Bauer’s Gift Certificate

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Lyle’s

We have many varieties of: • Seed Potatoes • Vegetable Plants • Onion Sets • Garden Seeds

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*% off discount to materials only; cushion, installation are additional. 125 Countyapplies Rd 32, Minnesota City labor, and302 S Millcharges St, Rushford Prior orders exempt. See store for details on all offers and warranties. Offer expires 6/23/13. 507-454-3105 507-864-4400 Participating stores only. Unless otherwise stated, all prices are for materials only. Not all Mon-Fri 9:00 5:30 Photos • Sat 9:00 to 1:00 Mon-Fri 9:00 to 4:30 • Sat**See 9:00 store to 12:00 merchandise in allto stores. are representational only. FAME-32104. 7/2012 for *% off discount applies toto materials only;approval. cushion, labor, and installation charges are additional. Prior orders exempt. See store for details on all offers and details. Subject credit warranties. Offer expires 6/23/13. Participating stores only. Unless otherwise stated, all prices are for materials only. Not all merchandise in all stores. Photos are representational only. FAME-32104. 7/2012 **See store for details. Subject to credit approval.

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Give Mom The Break She Deserves at a… Mother’s Day Brunch Harmony Golf Club May 12TH • 9:30am -12:30pm

Egg Bakes, Scrambled Eggs, French Toast, Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Hash Browns, Muﬃns, Fresh Fruit, Juice-Coﬀee-Milk $9.00 Adults • $5.00 Kids 3-9 • Under 3 Free

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Open 7-11am For Breakfast, Noon Specials, Evening Dinner Specials And Our Famous Deep Dish Or Thin Crust Pizza

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Treat mom to our tasty broasted chicken, fish or shrimp dinners; served with french or sweet potato fries, cole slaw, dinner roll and our World Famous Root Beer!

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Lemon Rosemary Chicken Salmon with White Wine Capers Sauce Pork Loin with Roasted Apples Located in downtown Lanesboro 507-467-1050 Open 7 days a week! 11am-7:30pm www.pedalpusherscafe.com Valentine, Bleeding Heart

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Save $5 Off Two Hanging Baskets On May 10 & 11Only Just in time for Mother’s Day! Hours: Mon - Fri 9:00 - 7:30 Sat 8:00 - 4:30 • Sun Closed Need info? Call Gerry or Sandy - 507-867-3643

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207 Parkway Ave N 507.467.2944 www.lanesborolocal.org May Hours: Wed-Fri 10am-5pm Sat 10am-6pm Sun 11am-3pm

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Recycling 101 By LaVerne C. Paulson Recycling Education Coordinator Used motor oil and used oil filters should be recycled. Recycling them will not only help save resources and energy, but will also protect the envi- LaVerne C. ronment. I Paulson might also add that it is illegal to dispose of used motor oil or oil filters in the trash, on the land, or in the waters of Minnesota. Motor oil and other automotive lubricants normally pick up lead, benzene, and other toxic contaminants through use. One gallon of oil can contaminate one million gallons of water. One gallon of oil can also create an eight acre oil slick that can kill countless little critters that live on or near the water surface. Take used oil and filters to garages that accept them or bring them to the Resource Recovery Center in Preston for recycling. Do not mix the oil to be recycled with other wastes like anti-freeze or gasoline. Do not throw used oil filters in any trash or bury them on your farm. Do not spread used oil on driveways or roads for dust suppression. Used motor oil can be placed into a container small enough for you to lift to pour the oil into the recycling tank at the Recovery Center. Used oil filters should be drained. The drained filter can be placed into a leak-proof container before bringing it to the Resource Recovery Center. There is no charge for recycling used motor oil, but there is a charge at the Recovery Center for oil filters... fifty cents for one quart or smaller and one dollar for filters larger than a quart. It has been estimated that 30 percent of the population performs their own oil changes. Of these do-it-yourselfers, 35 percent dispose of used filters in the garbage. One ton of recycled oil

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filters produces 1700 pounds of high quality steel. I am asked a lot of questions about batteries. Each of us owns at least one or two electronic devices that require batteries. Three billion, yes BILLION, batteries are sold each year in the United States. That averages out to thirty or forty per family. The proper disposal of dead batteries can be confusing. Can they be thrown out in the landfill garbage, or must they be recycled? I am sure you are aware that batteries contain cadmium, mercury, copper, zinc, lead, manganese, nickel, or lithium. These nasty creatures can get into our air and water if buried or burned. Burning not only releases deadly gasses into the air, but burning batteries have been known to explode creating a shrapnel effect. Most regular alkaline flashlight batteries can be disposed of in the trash, but if you are not sure, bring them to the Recovery Center or to a place that accepts used batteries. Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Batteries found in some toys, cellular phones, power tools, and computer packs must be recycled. Sealed Lead Acid Batteries are rechargeable and are commonly used in video cameras, power tools, wheelchairs, ATVs, and metal detectors, as well as some clocks and cameras. These are not meant for landfill. Lead Acid Vehicle Batteries (12 volt) must be recycled. If you are still confused or perhaps more confused, contact me at lpaulson@co.fillmore.mn.us or call the Recovery Center at 765-4704. Please remember, when in doubt, don’t throw it out...take it to the Recovery Center or Hazardous Household Waste Day. If more than one battery occupies the same container, hopefully a plastic bag, the terminals should be taped to avoid accidental contact. Only one in six households disposes of batteries correctly. I really think Fillmore County can do much better. That cute, little button battery from your watch or hearing aid is not meant to simply be thrown away.

SHORT TABBY mix Snicklefritz is about 9 months old and is declawed. Snicklefritz loves to snuggle in the morning and she gives love bites. All adoptable pets have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. If you would like more information about our Trap, Spay-Neuter, Return program or would like to adopt or volunteer, please contact us. Camp Companion PO Box 7478, Rochester, MN 55903 Phone: 507-951-7801 or 800-896-7009 Email: campcompanion@yahoo.com

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A community conversation about childhood

Join Katy Smith, Parent Educator from Winona and the 2011 Minnesota Teacher of the Year in a lively conversation about childhood and what kids need from it on Thursday, May 16 at 6:30pm at the Rushford-Peterson School Theater, free of charge. Katy is passionate about the creating champions for childhood in the adults who care about kids whether they are parents, providers, teachers or community members. Important life skills are wired in those first years of life. Today’s culture of childhood has taken a sharp turn from teaching kids those life skills. Katy is a storyteller and a community educator who will inspire us to reclaim those skills on behalf of children. You will leave armed with plenty of food for thought, and new skills. This will be a fun,

entertaining evening of hopeful conversation. Katy Smith is a licensed parent educator with two undergraduate degrees in social work and parent education from Winona State University. She has a master’s degree in Education from the University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse and she is currently pursuing a master’s

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degree in Early Childhood Public Policy and Advocacy from Walden University. She lives and teaches in Winona with her husband. They have three grown daughters. Katy is the 2011 Minnesota Teacher of the Year, the first early childhood educator and parent educator to be honored with the award. Thank you to our sponsors for this event: R-P Community Ed/ ECFE Program, Ace Communications, Fillmore County Collaborative/ECI Committee, and Good Shepherd Lutheran Child Care

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Bluff Country Gathering 2013 Mark these dates on your calendar...May 16-19 is the fifteenth annual Bluff Country Gathering in Lanesboro, MN, a festival to celebrate our old time music heritage and pass on the playing skills and tunes of master musicians from around the country. There is only room for about 100 registered students. The word seems to be

out, too, because participants who want to learn from these masters are coming from far and wide. There are already registrations this year from Alaska, California, Washington, Idaho, Arizona, Oklahoma, Nebraska, South Dakota, Colorado, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Missouri, as well as Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa.

The R-P Middle School staff is proud to announce the Quarter 3 Winners of the R-P Middle School Excellence Award. The Excellence Award is in place to recognize students who strive for excellence by upholding the R-P School’s Motto of “Always Our Best.” Specifically, the students selected have done a fine job of being respectful and responsible. Congratulations! Front Row (L to R): Olivia Hoff, Abigail Wieser, Faith Eide. Back Row (L to R): Zayne Bowman, Isaiah Schick, Adam Sand. Photo submitted

The 2013 Gathering is dedicated to two wonderful old time players who passed away in the last year. Jim Lansford, who was on staff at the Gathering twice with his wife and musical partner Kim, was a fiddler, banjo, guitar and mandolin player and singer. Jim and Kim also had performed for the Minnesota Bluegrass and Old Time Music Association’s summer festival, the Big Island Rendezvous, Victorian Days in Winona, and other Minnesota venues. The second musician who is being honored by the Bluff Country Gathering is Garry Harrison, a fiddler, luthier and tune collector who put together the acclaimed Dear Old Illinois, a book of songs and tunes from his native state. Garry performed in Minnesota for the MBOTMA Winter Weekend with his band The New Mules. His daughter Genevieve Harrison Koester, who learned Garry’s tunes and playing style, will be passing those on to fiddle students this year. Her bandmates are her husband Smith Koester, a fine player who will be teaching banjo, and cousin Clifford Harrison, who will be accompanying them on guitar in the band now called White Mule. Dan Gellert from Dayton, OH has performed and taught at the Lanesboro event previously (1999 and 2004). A fiddler/banjoist/singer of exceptional power and taste, Dan keeps that raw edge to his music that identifies it as the real deal. During 2012 he did some performing with Ry Cooder, including the Woody Guthrie Centennial Concert at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Another staff member who has been to the Bluff Country Gathering twice previously,

The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County Alice Gerrard has a very special place in the old time community. She’s an exceptional singer and player (banjo, fiddle, guitar), the founder of The Old Time Herald magazine, and a recording artist with numerous releases on many labels including Rounder, Smithsonian-Folkways and County, both solo and with Hazel Dickens, the Strange Creek Singers, Mike Seeger, Brad Leftwich and Tom Sauber, and others. Alice knew and learned from many of the great older players and is in turn passing the traditions on to new generations. She lives in North Carolina. The Mostly Mountain Boys are Paul Brown (fiddle, banjo, vocals), Terri McMurray (banjo, banjo-uke, vocals) and John Schwab (guitar, vocals). Paul, whose other job is broadcasting news for National Public Radio, learned old time songs from his family and older players like Fields Ward, Luther Davis and Benton Flippen and has performed and recorded with Flippen, Mike Seeger and numerous others. Terri has played both banjo and banjo uke since she was a child, but the time she spent with the late Tommy Jarrell helped her become the amazing banjo player she is today. Her previous bands include the Old Hollow String Band with Riley Baugus and Kirk Sutphin. John Schwab has paid particular attention to the playing of the string band guitarists on the 78 rpm recordings of the 1920s30s, mastering many of the styles and last year published his book on old time backup, Learn From the Masters. Together the three make tight and high-energy music that will definitely get your feet tapping. The band members live in Washington,

Fillmore County District Court Robert Blake Hughes, 24, of Harmony appeared in front of Judge Robert Benson on April 24 on a charge of Escape from Custody - Held Pursuant to Lawful Arrest While on Charge or Conviction or Adjudication, which carries a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment, $10,000 fine, or both. Bail conditions for Hughes were set at $10,000 conditional, $20,000 unconditional. Brian Dennis Schott, 27, of Pine Island appeared in Fillmore

County Court in front of Judge Robert Benson on April 29 and was sentenced for a charge of Criminal Sex Cond. - 4th Degree - Victim 15-18 - Act Less Than 48 Months Old. Schott’s sentence included commit 100 months concurrently with cases presently serving, complete sex offender registration, and he was given credit for 436 days. Dustin Armin Niemeyer, 39, of Spring Valley appeared in front of Judge Robert Benson on April 29 on a charge of Receiving

DC and North Carolina. Dot Kent is one of the best teachers and callers of old time square dance to be found anywhere. She’ll be calling the Saturday Night Barn Dance and also teaching workshops on dance calling and clog dance. She’s an award-winning clogger who has won first place in the competition at the Appalachian String Band Festival at Cliff Top, WV. Her husband, Chirps Smith, known to many for his work in bands like the Volo Bogtrotters, New Bad Habits, and the Indian Creek Delta Boys, is not only an accomplished fiddler of some renown, but a superb mandolin player and will be teaching mandolin workshops at the Gathering. Workshops are only open to those who register for the entire festival. The cost is $200 and includes the workshops, concert, barn dance and lunches. Both the dance and concert are open to the public and are always well-attended events. Most of the staff members will perform in the concert and they will all play in various combinations for the Barn Dance with Dot Kent teaching and calling square dances and big circles. No experience is required to do the dances and you don’t have to come with a partner. Just be ready to have a good time at both events! Bluff Country Gathering Concert Friday, May 17 at 8 PM at the Lanesboro Community Center. Tickets: $12.00 at the door Barn Dance Saturday May 18 at 8 PM at the Lanesboro Community Center Tickets: $8.00 at the door For more information, check the website: www.boveeheil. com Stolen Property, which carries a maximum sentence five years imprisonment, $10,000 fine, or both. Niemeyer was released on his own recognizance and was given $5,000 unconditional bail. His next court appearance is May 6.

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The Newest Form of “Stranger Danger” Last week in the news there was a headline of a Texas man, Steve Correa-Franca, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for enticing a 9-yearold girl from Minnesota to send him nude photographs through email. The man, who was the age of 33, was posing as a 16-year-old. Upon further investigation the man’s laptop

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was discovered to have contained more than 200 images of child porn. The fact that 200 images were found is, to say the very least, a disturbing thought as these photos are 200 images too many. How did this story hit so close to home here in Minnesota as there was 1,146 miles between Correa-Franca and his Minnesota victim? The answer… the world-wide-

web. Parents today have even more of a challenge protecting their children than parents of the previous generations. The world is now a different place because it is virtually at the fingertips of anyone with a computer, smartphone, or tablet device. Teaching children the proper use of the internet and monitoring are necessities. Monitoring children on the internet is a day-to-day task requiring a lot of attention. From posting personal information online to even pictures, there is a lot of room for error, which in turn will make children easy targets. Good Housekeeping reports that 34 percent of children from ages 11 to 12 have a social media account.

The FCJ reaches over 12,000 household each week. That’s a pretty large number, and the figure doesn’t drop off for kids under 11. So, as a parent, what can you do to protect your children? The number one answer to this question: educate. Banning them from the computer is not going to solve any problem. As the cliché states, ‘you’re just kicking the can down the road.’ Teach your kids to utilize privacy settings, never to friend or communicate with strangers, and train them to be wise about the content they view and post. It is also the responsibility of the parent to directly monitor computer usage to guarantee safety. But in reality adults cannot be hovering on top of their children all the time, right?

Some parents find some benefit in purchasing internet monitoring software. Some of the most highly-rated, popular programs include McAfee Safe Eyes or WebWatcher, both range from $70 to $100. These programs can control content, time, usage logs, and issue alerts. In today’s society what is known as stranger danger takes a new form through the virtual world. Online dangers pose more of a risk than the odds of a mysterious van perusing through a neighborhood luring children in with candy. Internet safety is a serious concept, especially for children. NBC’s The More You Know promos sum up the lesson here, the more you know about internet security, the better off you are.

Prom warning: Spring months the worst for unbelted teen deaths ST. PAUL, Minn. - With April, May and June combining for the highest percentage of unbelted teen deaths during the past three years, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) Office of Traffic Safety is urging parents to reinforce safe driving habits for their children during prom season and the end of the school year. There were 30 teen motor vehicle occupant deaths in April, May and June during the past three years, and 63 percent (19) of those killed were not buckled up. “The prom and end of the school year season is an exciting time for teenagers, but it also has proven to be a dangerous period on the road,” says Gordy Pehrson, DPS Office of Traffic Safety youth programs coordinator. “Contributing to the tragedies is a high percentage of teens who were not buckled up.” Unbelted Teen Vehicle Occupant Deaths (ages 13–19) by Season, 2010-2012 •Jan., Feb., March: 24 deaths, seven unbelted. •April, May, June: 30 deaths,

19 unbelted. •July, Aug., Sept.: 32 deaths, 13 unbelted •Oct, Nov., Dec.: 17, seven unbelted. The deadliest months for teen motorists during this year-set are July (14); April (13); May and January (10 each). Traffic Crashes: The Leading Killer of Minnesota Teens Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for Minnesota teens. In the past three years (2010-2012), 103 teen motorists (13–19 years old) were killed in traffic crashes — only 45 (44%) were belted. “Poor seat belt use, along with driver inexperience, risk-taking and distractions, are the key factors that make traffic crashes the leading cause of death for teens,” says Pehrson. “It’s imperative that parents and caregivers take the time to talk with their teens about the importance of seat belt use, reinforce teen driving laws, and set their own family driving rules.” Guide for Parents to Establish Safer Teen Drivers Provide significant supervised

driving training and continue to do so even after licensure—the first year of driving poses the greatest risk of a crash. Train your teen on a variety of road types (urban, rural) and in different conditions (night, rain, snow). Talk with teen to reinforce laws and set limits (such as passenger limitations, nighttime driving) — and use a driving contract between parent and teen to set rules. Encourage teen to speak up when they feel unsafe in a vehicle to stop unsafe driving behaviors. A “withdrawal of parental consent form” is available for parents to cancel their teen’s driving privileges (under age 18). Find resources including a driver’s skills checklist, a parent-

teen contract, teen driver laws and the parent withdrawal form online at ots.dps.mn.gov, click on “Teen Driving,” found under “Traffic Topics.” Parents, grandparents and other caregivers should also know: Where their teen is going; who they’ll be with; and when they are expected to be home. Parents should also make themselves available to pick up their children at any time or location. Office of Traffic Safety Highlights Minnesota teens are called on to produce seat belt or distracted driving TV PSAs for their chance to win $1,000 from AAA. Entries are due April 15. Find rules and entry forms at https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ ots/teen-driving/Pages/teen-tv-

New Board of Animal Health rules address needs of today ST. PAUL, MN - The Minnesota Board of Animal Health today announced that its new rules are now in effect. The Board has been working with livestock groups to adopt rules that allow the Board to control diseases and are sensible for Minnesota farmers. “After four years of talking with stakeholders, we are pleased to have rules that address the topics facing livestock agriculture today,” said Dr. Bill Hartmann, state veterinarian and executive director of the Minnesota Board of Animal Health. “Thanks to the input of producers, the new rules will better equip us to do our job while making sure they can still do theirs.” The new rules were drafted with animal traceability in mind. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) had been working to adopt a federal traceability rule for several years. The Board took a proactive approach to federal requirements and included language that enhances Minnesota’s ability to effectively trace livestock during disease events. An overhaul of the rules was also needed to eliminate outdated language,

clarify the Board’s authorities, address current topics and consolidate rules into a new, easyto-understand chapter. Here are the most notable changes: Cattle and bison: Breeding cattle, rodeo cattle and all cattle for exhibition must be officially identified upon movement from the herd to another location, with certain exceptions. Records of cattle movements into and out of herds must be kept on the farm for five years. Swine: Swine moving within the state must be officially identified with certain exceptions. Poultry: The Salmonella typhimurium import requirement for turkeys, poults and

commercial-challenge.aspx Motorcycle rider training courses are available for new and experienced riders — register at motorcyclesafety.org, https:// dps.mn.gov/divisions/ots/mmsc/ Pages/default.aspx In 2012, preliminary crash reports indicate at least 384 deaths. The final fatality number will be released this summer. View final 2011 statistics in the Minnesota Crash Facts report: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ots/reports-statistics/Pages/ crash-facts.aspx OTS is investing federal grants totaling more than $7 million to 317 law enforcement agencies and community partner groups for enforcement and education campaigns, Oct. 2012–Sept. 30, 2013. turkey hatching eggs has been removed. There will be mandatory permitting, inspections and testing at live bird markets. Rules relating to poultry community sales and exhibitions have been shortened and clarified. Farmed deer and elk: All farmed deer and elk must be identified with an official eartag. Deer and elk that are 12 months of age and over that die or are slaughtered must be tested for chronic wasting disease. The Board is offering free official eartags to veterinarians and cattle, bison and farmed cervidae producers as funding allows. Call 651-296-2942 or visit www.mn.gov/bah for more information or to place an order. To view the complete Board of Animal Health rules, visit http://tinyurl.com/rules-BAH.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY, MAY 7

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8

•Fillmore County Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Noon to 5:00pm. Resource Recovery Center, Preston •VFW Auxiliary monthly meeting, 7:30pm, Preston Servicemens Club •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Sylvan Manor, 503 Parkway Ave, Lanesboro. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10:30-11:00am, Kenilworth Apartments, 503 Parkway Ave, Lanesboro. •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels. For fundraiser info, call 507-867-3583.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St, Rushford.*

•Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, 1300 West Tracy Rd, Spring Valley, MN.* •VFW Mens and Auxiliary Meeting, 7:00pm. Spring Valley VFW Hall

•Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St. Chatfield.* •Harmony AA Group, 8pm, Harmony Community Center. For more info call 612-251-3822 or 507-272-2191*

THURSDAY, MAY 9

SATURDAY, MAY 11

•Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 9:30-10:30am, Wykoff City Hall, 217 Gold Street North, Wykoff. •Free Senior Coffee, 9am, Heritage Grove, Harmony.* •Story Hour, 11am, Harmony Public Library. No school, no story hour.* •Canton Senior Citizens meet, 1pm for cards and visiting, Canton Community Center.* •AA Class “Road’s Journey,” 8pm, 301 E. Franklin St., Spring Valley (a yellow house).*

•Paris Meets Preston French Quarter Style Art Show, Noon to 3:00pm, JuliaClaire Boutique, Preston. •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, 1300 West Tracy Rd, Spring Valley, MN.* •Greenfield Lutheran W.E.L.C.A. 2nd Annual Table Top Tea, 12:001:30pm. Tea sandwiches, pickles, dessert, tea and coffee. •Lanesboro AA Group, 8:00pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, call 507-251-1771 or 765-2518.*

FRIDAY, MAY 10

SUNDAY, MAY 12

•Preston Farmer’s Market, 11am-2pm, Parking lot of the trail head on Fillmore St., Preston, MN.*

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•Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN.*

•Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm. Fountain Lutheran Church, south Main St. and Highway 52.*

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MONDAY, MAY 13

•Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Cherrywood Estates, 101 & 105 Cherrywood Drive, Mabel. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10:30-11:15am, Fire Hall, 109 North Elm, Mabel. •Preston Seniors Potluck Luncheon 11:30am, Preston Servicemens Club •TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) Meeting, Spring Valley Care Center Activity Room. Weigh-in from 5:45-6 p.m. Meeting from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Questions contact Judy at 507-346-2469.*

Professional Guide

MAJOR & COMPANY RON SCHREIER, EA

•High Tea for High Waters, 3:00pm. Lanesboro United Methodist Church. Handicapped accessible. Fundraiser. Reservations 507-467-2646

TIM MCLAUGHLIN, EA

RUSHFORD D E N TA L C L I N I C

MeDical

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

(507) 864-7773

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

Pamela Ristau, CPA

Personalized service to accommodate your needs. Accounting, Auditing, Tax Preparation 209 ST. ANTHONY STREET, PRESTON, MN 55965 507-765-2180 or 507-765-3671

Teri Klaehn CPA,

insurance

LLC

Tax, Payroll and Accounting Services

Quickbooks ProAdvisor

F&M INSURANCE SERVICES

137 W Fillmore St., Preston, MN 55965 507-765-3696 - Teri@tklaehncpa.com

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

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counseling

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65 Main Avenue North, Harmony Marcy Allen, LPC; Paul Broken, MA; Mark Bronson, MS, LICSW; 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

VICTIM SERVICES

- a service of DFO Community Corrections.

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

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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Classifieds FOR SALE

Call 507-765-2151 or 800-599-0481 (in 507 area code) FAX 507-765-2468 or e-mail: news@fillmorecountyjournal.com

FOR SALE

Rochester, MN 866-657-4910

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BILL’S GUN SHOP. Buy, sell, trade, and repair. We are your local MUCK BOOT dealer. Hours: 7pm-10pm M-F, Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday by appointment. 1 1/4 miles south of Carimona, 19708 Kava Rd. Preston. 507-765-2762 s10eow- o

AFFORDABLE, CLEAN, safe and efficient wood heat. Central Boiler OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Heats multiple buildings. Theobald Heating Solutions 507-2519924. swk1tfn- o

EdenPURE Portable Infrared Heaters. Join the 3 million beating the cold and winter heating bills. SAVE $229 on our EdenPURE Model 750. CALL NOW while supplies last! 1-888-686-8209 (MFPA)

RIDING LAWN MOWER. New Holland FOR SALE: Internet-ready, eMac computGT22. 60” deck. Kohler engine. 987 hours. www.fillmorecountyjournal.com ers, 1ghz, 80gb, 512mb RAM, InDesign $1200. Have all manuals. Call 507-273Master Suite Collection software. All prod- 6406. s29,6-x ucts for media desktop publishing included. www.fillmorecountyjournal.com Asking $249 or best offer. Call Jason at WINDMILL FOR SALE. Pasture for rent. 507-251-5297. s6tfn- x Also, 40 acres for sale. 9 acres tillable, balance woods. Possible contract for deed. Near Pickwick. 507-454-2775. f6,13-x www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

SAWMILLS from only $3,997.00 - Make & save money with your own bandmill 507-765-2151 cut lumber Call any dimension. stock ready it in! In 800-599-0481 to ship. Free info/DVD: 800/578-1363 Ext. 300N www.NorwoodSawmills.com. MCAN

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FOR SALE: TWO ALL leather western saddles, 15 inch seat in fair condition, $150. 16 inch seat in good condition, $400. Call 507-867-1654. s6tfn- x www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

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Serving the Tri-State area Residential & Commercial Accounts for Direct TV & Dishnet. Cable - Phone - Internet - Wiring Canton, MN

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We’re #1 in the #2 Business Pumping & Agitating

For Fast Courteous Service • Call 507-352-6790

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EMPLOYMENT

Green Lea Manor is currently looking for special people who want to make a difference! Full-Time & Part-Time Nursing Assistant Positions Available Must be caring, compassionate, and a team player. 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 E.O.E.

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

Monday, May 6, 2013

EMPLOYMENT NOW HIRING: Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling, any hours. $500.00 weekly potential. Info 1-985-646-1700 DEPT. MN-485. h-29,6,13-o ROOT RIVER HARDWOODS looking for reliable person to work in sawmill. Benefit package available. Retirement plan. Apply at Highway 52 North, Preston. 507-765-2362. h29, 6-o

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EMPLOYMENT

FULL TIME GENERAL laborer wanted on a dairy farm. Mechanic and Artificial Insemination skills a plus, or willing to learn. Must be dependable, self-motivated, and enjoy farming. Please call 507-2736354 for more information. h29,6-o

ON THE CRUNCHY SIDE - In Harmony, MN is hiring an early morning cleaning person. MUST be dependable. References will be check/verified. Apply in person, ask for Lisa. 507-886-5560. Great place to work!! htfn14- o

ON THE CRUNCHY SIDE in Harmony is hiring bartenders & wait staff, all shifts, ask for Lisa. Also hiring cooks & kitchen staff, all shifts, ask for Miles. Apply in person - fun place to work!! 507-886-5560. h1tfn- o

HOUSEKEEPER Part-time, weekdays & every other weekend required. Call Green Gables Inn, ask for Jackie 507-467-2936. h18tfn-o

Are you creative?

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

…because the journey matters

PArT-TIME grAPhIC DESIgNEr

Freelance Writer The Fillmore County Journal is looking for a freelance writer to write occasional feature stories and cover government meetings.We are looking for someone with good writing skills and an interest in people. Please send a letter of interest and writing sample to Editor, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or e-mail to jason@fillmorecountyjournal. com or call for more information 507-251-5297.

Fillmore County DAC part time position available

Administrative Assistant

The Fillmore County DAC seeks a part time administrative assistant who reports to the Executive Director. The successful candidate will have: strong computer skills in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), ability to communicate effectively, experience in billing for client services, strong organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy, ability to effectively prioritize and manage competing responsibilities, knowledge and principles of basic office management and organization. Preferred Qualifications: proficiency with Microsoft Office Software, experience working for a non-profit organization, familiarity working with people with varying abilities. Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED. Two years of college preferred. Minimum two years clerical or administrative experience required. EOE. If interested, call Lori at 765-3378 Monday-Friday 8 am- 4 pm for an application. Position open until filled!

Now Hiring Featherstone Fruits & Vegetables, LLC. in Rushford, MN is hiring 15 temporary Farm Workers from 5/31/2013 to 12/15/2013: 40 hrs/ week. Worker will manually plant, cultivate and harvest vegetables and fruits. Use hand tools such as shovels, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks, shears, and knives. Duties may include tilling soil and applying fertilizers; transplanting, weeding, thinning, or pruning crops; applying pesticides; cleaning, grading, sorting, packing, and loading harvested products. May participate in irrigation activities. New hires may be subject to drug screening. 1 months experience required in related work. $11.30/hr (prevailing wage). Guarantee of 3/4 of the workdays. All work tools, supplies, and equipment furnished without cost to the worker. Free housing is provided to workers who cannot reasonably return to their permanent residence at the end of the workday. Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided or paid by the employer, with payment to be made no later than completion of 50% of the work contract. Send resumes or contact Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, Foreign Labor Certification Unit 1st National Bank Building 332 Minnesota Street, Suite E200, Saint Paul, MN 55101 (651) 259-7506, or your nearest State Workforce Agency and reference job order #7163313.

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

OTR DRIVERS NEEDED. Must be 24 years or older. 2 years or 150,000 miles experience. Clean driving record. TS EXPRESS, Northwood, IA. 800-328-7646 ext. #7. h22,29,6- x HELP WANTED: part-time milker for midsized dairy. Some chores inlcuded. Must be able to work alone. Experience necessary. 507-867-4349. h29,6,13-o PAID IN ADVANCE! MAKE $1000 A WEEK mailing brochures from home! Helping Home-Workers since 2001. Genuine Opportunity! No experience required. Start Immediately! www.mailingreps.com (VOID IN SD) (MFPA)

Harmony House Restaurant has openings for part-time wait staff

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WANTED . . . ASSEMBLERS & WELDERS

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

NOW HIRING! Looking for a part-time PCA to work in the Zumbro Falls area Monday-Sunday, mixed hours, 10am-8pm. $ 12/hour.

Work for the Official Trailer of NASCAR® and IndyCar! Featherlite located in Cresco, Iowa seeks job applicants for assembler and welder positions. Featherlite is the nation’s top trailer brand and manufacturer of professional race car transporters.

It pays to work 2nd shIft! apply today. REAp THE REwARDS . . . • • • • •

Competitive Hourly Wages 2nd SHift Premium Health, dental, and Vision insurance Life & disability insurance flex Spending/125 Plan for medical and Child Care reimbursement

• • • • • •

401(k) retirement Plan Vacation time Personal time Off Paid Holidays Health Club discount Prescription Safety eyeglasses Program

EARN up To $0.70 MoRE pER houR for coming to work on time or doing your job safely!

ASSEMBlERS nEEDED

wElDERS nEEDED

An exciting opportunity to work alongside committed and driven people in the industry, building the industry’s top products. You will assemble products by interpreting print packets and bills of materials. You must be able to accurately measure components and assemblies, utilize a variety of hand, power and air tools and perform high quality work.

An exciting career opportunity for entry level and experienced welders in aluminum and/or steel component fabrication. Our welders apply best welding techniques to create aluminum and steel piecework and subassemblies, and read/interpret print packets/work orders for assigned jobs.

Apply now!

We produce only high quality products. If you are a high quality individual, please apply at our Cresco facility at 816 7th St. West, between the hours of 7:00 am and 4:30 pm or online at our website www.fthr.com/jobs. Also, you can call us at 563-547-4725 and we will be happy to mail you an application. Featherlite, Inc. requires pre-employment background and drug screen. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, strongly encouraging diversity within our workplace.

Contact Laura Waters 507-259-9880

Harmony Healthcare

DIETARY DEPARTMENT Hours will vary & include weekends and holidays Part-time Position For more info call Shelly Dolley 507-886-6544, ext. 105

HARMoNY HEAlTHcARE 815 S. Main Ave. Harmony, MN 55939

**NOW HIRING** Production Positions South Plant - 1st and 2nd shift. Starting wage $9.50 north Plant - 1st and 2nd shift. Starting wage $8.50 Must Pass a backGROuNd aNd dRuG scReeN.

holiday pay, vacation, overtime, Medical and Dental benefits offered. Call 507-923-4955 for questions or fill out an application at CMG 3707 Commercial Dr SW Rochester, MN 55902.

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EMPLOYMENT HEAD COOK, full time during school year at the Lanesboro Public School starting the 2013-2014 school year. Food preparation, serving, clean up and all required paper work involved in serving school food service meals. Must have or be able to get the ServSafe Certificate for food service management. Applications available at the school office, 100 Kirkwood St, Lanesboro MN 55949. Questions call 507-467-2229. Applications due May 28, 2013. h6,13,20o

EMPLOYMENT SCENIC VALLEY WINERY in Lanesboro, MN is looking for part-time weekend help. Please ask for Karrie 507-467-2958. h6-o NOW HIRING! Truck Driving School Instructors and Management. JOIN CRST’s brand new training school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa! Relocation assistance provided. Call: 866/419-9395; email: ksackett@crst.com. MCAN

Now Hiring! SMG Web Design, a rapidly growing web design and hosting company located in Preston, MN, is seeking a PART-TIME GRAPHIC / WEB DESIGNER who has a desire to help local businesses expand their horizons with a strong web presence. Applicants should be versed in the areas of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash and Dreamweaver. Candidates with knowledge in the areas of HTML, PHP, CSS, JavaScript and MySQL are preferred. Understanding of social media management, web analytics, and SEO a plus. Starting with an average of 20 hours per week with opportunities for growth into a full-time position, this career opportunity will be the right fit for someone with great attention to detail, positive customer relations skills and a flair for design.

Please submit a letter of interest, design samples and a resume to SMG Web Design, PO Box 496, Preston, MN, 55965, or e-mail to jason@smgwebdesign. com, or contact Jason Sethre for more information at 507-765-2704.

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Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals

Part-Time Cook

8:30am - 4:30pm Every Other Weekend/Holiday

Nurse Assistant Registered Part-Time Nurse Day, Evening, or Night Shift

Night Shift

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

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Monday, May 6, 2013

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

& Halcon Invites you to our JOB FAIR Wednesday, May 8TH • 1-3pm If you have the following qualafications we’d like to talk to you!

EMPLOYMENT

FARM

OWNER OPERATORS dedicated lanes, off weekends, 60% drop and hook, no touch freight. Home weekends. Minnesota, Midwest, plates, take home $2,400 a week 877/290-9492 www. NorthAndSouthExpress.com. MCAN

PASTURE WANTED: for beef cows or heifers. 507-458-1022. f29,6-x

WANTED BEEF CATTLE 800-1200 lbs. Born on your farm. No antibiotics/no growth meds. Call Joe Austin. Hill and Vale Farms, Wykoff. 507-352-4441. f6,13-o

DRIVER Two raises in first year. Qualify for any portion of $.03/mile quarterly bonus: $.01 safety, $.01 production, $.01 MPG. 3 months OTR experience. 800/4149569 www.driveknight.com. MCAN

FOR SALE: Black polled Simmental and Simmangus bulls. Low birth weight. High performance. Grass/lunning Simmentals. 507-438-9007. E-mail glsimmentals@ gmail.com. f29,6,13,20,27,3,10,17,24,1-x CUSTOM FEEDING calves. Will raise your bull calves for you. 507-450-9419. f6-x

FOR SALE: Model 4800 Case International 27’ Vibra shank field cultivator. With 3 bar spring tine leveler. Case IH Model 490 20’ disc. D14 Allis-Chalmers with woods lawnmower. 507-421-3012. f29,6- o

New Richland Care Center is looking for a seasoned Director of Nursing for their 50-bed skilled nursing facility located in New Richland, MN. NRCC is a 5-star facility for the past two years and is rich with volunteers, families, and community support. The DON will have 3-5 years of experience as an RN, with long-term care experience a must! Full benefit package included. If you are interested, please go to www.newrichlandcarecenter.com and fill out an application, or email your resume’ to Lyn Sebenaler, lsebenaler@nrcarecenter. com. EOE. h6,13,20- x

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THANK YOU

GARAGE SALES

FOR RENT

THANK YOU TO my family and friends for the cards, flowers, visits and calls following my surgery. Thank you all again. Lynn Benson t6-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I WOULD LIKE TO THANK those of you who sent cards and birthday wishes for my 90th birthday. Hazel Riehl t6-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK everyone for all the expressions of sympathy our family received at the time of Mom’s death. A special thanks to Pastor Jore and Pastor Lokker for their comforting words. Thanks to Andy Bunge for singing, Vonnie Haugstad for playing the music, and the service group for serving the food. Thank you to Harmony Healthcare for the T.L.C. given Mom this past year. Thanks to Jeff Thauwald for guiding us through. We are so blessed by all our friends. The family of Geneva Girardin Terry and Kaynel Rindels and family Kim Girardin Joel and Colleen Girardin and family Jolyn and Wayne Olson and family t6-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

A HEARTFELT THANK you to all who sent cards, messages, memorials, flowers and food following the death of our dear Mother and Grandmother. Special thanks to Pastor Mary Waudby, Tim Mengis, the staff of Green Lea Manor and The Meadows, to Scheie Church Women, Heartland Hospice, Fillmore County Public Health, Dr. David Heine, and to Kathy Petersburg of Winneshiek Medical for your kind and caring ways. The family of Corrine Hagen t6-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

COUNTRY FRESH PRODUCE AUCTION: 4/26, 5/3, 5/7, 5/10, 5/14, 5/17, 5/21, 5/28, 5/31. Starting at 10am. Evening Flower Auctions: 5/8, 5/15, 5/22. Starting at 6pm. Mother’s Day Flower Auction: Sat. May 11th. Starting at 10am. Country Fresh Produce Auction, 13473 Cty Rd. 35, St. Charles, MN 55972. n22,29,6- x

HARMONY - HARMONY MANOR: Rent 30% of Income! 1 BR units now available for seniors 62+ or disabled. New siding and windows. On site laundry, large community room and covered patio for gatherings. Call Rosie 507-886-2137. Equal Housing Opportunity. r4/29-5/27-o

FOR RENT: Office rental space available in Preston, MN. Call 507-251-9689. r6,13o

YARD SALE 4 families. Saturday, May 11. 602 Parkway Ave. S. in Lanesboro, 9am to mid afternoon. Pack and Play, crib, toddler bed, car seats, girls clothing from 18 months to 4T and girls sizes 10-12. Outdoor loveseat, misc. kitchen and household items. Don’t miss out! g6-x

Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available Immediately. 7652131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfn- o

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(507) 346-2060 Cell: 507-951-2071 Toll-Free: 888-835-8141

Open House!

Saturday, may 11th • 10:30am-noon

Reduced for quick sale. Seller Motivated! Fabulous 15 Acre Hobby Farm just off Highway 63. Perfect location with several outbuildings. 30x50 pole barn, 48x60 barn, 16x40 leanto, 20x75 utility shed & 48x80 machine shed with shop. Totally renovated with new custom kitchen, new cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, pantry & more. You’ll find quality throughout this home including center gas fireplace, spacious bedrooms, newer carpet, main floor laundry, foyer & mud room, hardwood floors, ceramic tile, paneled doors, French doors, new baths and more! Schedule your appointment to see this one today!

If you are looking for small town quiet living look no further. In the small village of Greenleafton you will find a beautiful 3 bdrm, 2 bath walk out ranch style home. The lower level is completely finished with new updated neutral carpet, bath, office area currently used as guest room, and large family room. The upper level has 3 bdrms, bath, eat in kitchen, main floor laundry, dining area and deck off kitchen area overlooking back yard. The back yard is private with many mature trees. It is move in ready!

Great hobby farm all set up for horses on 30.41 acres in SE MN. Spacious home with spring fed creek and panoramic views of the countryside. The 2 car tuck under garage is insulated and has a heated workshop. 36x48 shed used for horses plus an open shelter in pasture area. The home is spacious with up to 6 bdrms, 3 baths and finished lower level walk out. Over 3,000 sq ft of living space!

Cell 507-259-5454 Website: www.toddhadoff.com E-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com iNg!

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$109,900

$224,900

600 Park st se, CHatfield 2+ Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Large Lot (.33/Acre) • Wood Floors • Remodeled Kitchen & Bath • Main Floor Laundry • New Roof • New Appliances • Deck • Newer Carpet

1175 HigHway 52 n., Preston

2103 margaret st., CHatfield 2.8 Acres Surrounded by Woods • Private setting • 9’ & 10’ Ceilings • 2 Fireplaces • Wood Floors • Open Floor Plan • 1108 Sq Ft Heated 3-Car Garage • Open Staircase • Patio • Main Flr Laundry/Mudroom • Abundace of Wildlife

$164,900 418 winona st., CHatfield

$124,900

224 burr oak ave., CHatfield

Aluminum Siding • New flooring • Main Flr Laundry • Gas Fireplace • Private Fenced Yard • Patio • 792 Sq Ft Garage

6164 39tH ave nw, roCHester 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Master Bath • Main Floor Laundry • 3 Car Heated Garage • Open Floor Plan • W/O To Patio • Large Deck

$98,500

101 Pleasant st. e., lanesboro

3 Bedrooms • Main Floor Laundry • Remodeled Kitchen • 3/10 Acre Lot • Formal Living • Formal Dining • Open Staircase • New Roof, Windows, Vinvyl Siding • Large Deck

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Interest rates are stIll Great!!! If you are thInkInG of buyInG or sellInG, noW Is the tIme! GIve me a call and put my experIence to Work for you!!! 122 1St St. e, StewartVille $116,500 Charming 1 1/2 story home in Stewartville. Totally updated and renovated including new kitchen with laminate floors, new cabinets, countertop and stainless steel appliances, mud room, neutral flooring in living room, full bath on main floor, main floor bedroom, large master bedroom with walk in closet, double detached garage and permanent siding. Newly finished lower level family room – new carpet, paint, sheet rock and sump pump. Priced to sell!

522 lyndale aVe., Spring Valley $85,000 Ranch Style Home! Excellent location in mature neighborhood. 3 bdrms, 2 baths, partially finished lower level. Seller has re-insulated the property, all new appliances stainless steel appliances in kitchen, new dishwasher, new washer and dryer all included with the price of this property. Formal dining room with built in hutch, eat in kitchen and large living room. This home is very spacious, bright and cheery. Ready for new owners!

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$440,000 26011 gladiola lane, lanesboro

Open House! $99,900

$239,900

25 fillmore st., CHatfield Victorian w/ Unlimited Potential • 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 9’ Ceilings • Wood Floors • Large Corner Lot • Mature Trees • Formal Living Room • Formal Dining Room • Family Room • Large Kitchen

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$249,900

4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Wood Floors • 4 Season Porch • 9’ Ceilings • Maple Kitchen Cabinet • New Windows & Doors • 988 sq. ft. garage w/ heated shop • 6/10 acre lot • Porch • Patio • Main Floor Laundry • Alot of Storage Garden • Firepit • Formal Dining • Living room

REAL ESTATE

13947 117 st. se, CHatfield

2 acres • 3 bedrooms on main floor • 2 baths 24x24 family room w/maple ceilings • Wood Floors Gas fireplace • Vinyl siding • 2 car att. garage • 30x32 shed w/heated shop Edge of town • Overlooks city

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$89,900

$369,900

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

23 Years Experience Serving Rochester & SE MN

Deer Ridge • Spectacular Home • Unique Floor Plan • 5 Bed Open Floor Plan • In-Floor Heat • 18’ Ceilings • 9’ Ceilings • Main Floor Master • Main Floor Laundry • 3 • 4 Baths • In-Floor Heat In House & Garage • Western Cedar Ceilings • Hickory Floors • Family Room W/30’ Ceilings That Car Garage • Wonderful Views • Deck Includes Floor To Ceiling Windows To Enjoy Wonderful Scenery • Private Backyard & Wildlife • Master Shower With Heated Floor • Must See

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LAKEWOOD SENIOR HOuSINg, 420 Bench St. Chatfield. Easy living...no yard work, no shoveling! For those who are 62 and older, handicapped/disabled. 1-bedroom apts. Heat paid. On-site laundry. Rent based on income. Off-street parking. Call (507) 867-4791

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SPRING GROVE - SPRING GROVE MANOR: Rent 30% of Income! 1 bedroom apartments now available for seniors 62+ or disabled. New siding and windows. On-site laundry, large community room for family gatherings. 507-498-5780. Equal Housing Opportunity. r4/29-5/27-o

15646 160th St. Spring Valley $249,900

15478 Cty 9 preSton $105,000

13698 40th St., lime SpringS, ia $330,000

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

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715 North Broadway (Home Federal Bldg.), Spring Valley, MN Email - brenda@brendasheldon.com www.brendasheldon.com reduC

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

APARTMENT FOR RENT: Nice 1 bedroom upstairs apartment. Downtown Preston. Phone 507-765-4780. r6,13- o

30 millHouse lane sw, CHatfield Townhouse • 2 Large Bedrooms • Eye Level Living • Attached Garage • New Appliances • New Private Deck • Open Floor Plan

$225,000 310 maPle st., lanesboro 3 Bedroom on main floor • Wheel Chair Assess. In-Floor Heat in House & Garage •3 Baths Main Floor Laundry • Fireplace

$79,900 707 roCHelle ave s., lanesboro 2 Story • 3+ Bedrooms • Porch 2 Full Baths • Main Floor Laundry • 2 Car Garage

$117,500 14 winona st., CHatfield

Ranch Home • New Roof • New Windows Wood Floors • Remodeled bath • Gas Fireplace 3-season porch

$109,500 605 1/2 CalHoun ave., lanesboro 3 Bedroom • 2 full baths • Walk-out insulated garage • Living room • Dining room • Family Room

COMMERCIAL

CommerCial building - wykoff Completely renovated building that is ideal for any type of restaurant, catering or other business opportunity. The lower level is finished for additional space. $199,900 CommerCial building - lanesboro Great opportunity to own large commercial building in a high traffic area. Potential business could be retail, restaurant/bar, convenience store/ grocery, crafts or many other uses. Can be divided off. Apartment above for rental or personal use. $64,500 new listing - CommerCial building 206 Main St. Chatfield. Great rental income, multiple business rental, 2 apartments rental, newer furnaces, ideal location. $99,000

LOTS FOR SALE

Chatfield - Fingerson & Donahoe - 1st Subdivison - Lots Starting At - $29,900

$159,900 19405 st. HigHway 80, wykoff 4+ Acres • 4 Bedroom • Main floor laundry • Large deck • 720 Sq. Ft. Garage • Large Ranch • Enclosed Breezeway

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$164,500 21205 280tH st., fountain

7.7 Acres • Set up for horses • 3 Bedrooms • 2 Porches • Wood Floors • Main Flr Laundry • Woods • Pasture • 2 outbuildings • Chatfield Schools

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$184,900 21559 Cty rd 102, CHatfield 4.58 Aces • 3 Bedrooms • 2 Full Baths • Master Bath • New Cedar Siding • New Steel Roof • 2 New Decks • Remodeled Kitchen • Fireplace • Formal Living Room • Formal Dining Room • 32x30 Shed with Heated Shop • Wildlife • Scenery

FARMS & ACREAgE

$349,900 249 HigHway 63 n., raCine

$110,000

572 6tH Ct se, dover

704 kenilwortH ave., lanesboro

Immaculate New Ranch • Main Floor Laundry/Mud Room • Vinyl Siding • 9’ Ceilings • 2 Car Insulated Garage • Open Kitchen & Dining • Bull Nose Corners • Cul-De-Sac

3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Wood Floors • Archways • High Ceilings • Block Exterior • 2 Car Garage

$109,900 312 benCH st. sw, CHatfield 3+ Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Gas Fireplace 2 Car Garage • New Roof • Vinyl Siding

Approx. 6 Acres • Private Setting W/ Woods & $149,900 Pasture • 5 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Open Floor Plan • Main Floor Laundry/Mudroom • Sunken Living Room • Sun Room • Dining Room • Family Room • Master 11687 deer road, mabel Bath W/ Jacuzzi • 2 Car Heated Garage • Horse Cabin on 16 acres • Knotty Pine • Steel siding • New Shed • 24 x 32 Heated Shed • Wrap Around Deck well & septic • Covered porch • In-floor heat • Loft W/ 30’ Pool • All Fenced • Additional Outbuildings • area • Laundry Covered Porch

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LOST/FOUND

WANTED

FOR SALE: 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in the country with heated shop. 507-259-6961. e30tfn- o

NEWER HOME AND POLE barn. 101 acres Winona/I-90/LaCrosse. Woods, ponds. MLS 4041200; WI-MN Real Estate 608-385-8080. e1tfn- o

RUSHFORD - 3 BEDROOM house for sale. Contract for deed, cash or rent with option to buy. Completely remodeled. Garage, sunroom. Another smaller house for sale or rent also. 507-454-2775. e29,6x

LOST: 1 Pitchfork and 1 hayfork somewhere along Country Road 115 and County Road 21. Harvey Hershberger, 34865 County Road 115, Harmony, MN 55939. lf6-o

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

FOR SALE: New 4 bedroom 3 bath, 3 car garage. Fountain. 507-259-6961. e29tfn- o

Roxanne Johnson, Broker, ABR, CRS, GRI RoxanneJohnson@remax.net Cell: 507-458-6110 new

25 Center St. W, Harmony, MN 55939 www.SEMNrealestate.com Toll Free: 888-839-2142

Perfectly packed! 3 bedroom home with updated shingles, siding, and windows. CA. 2 car garage and wonderful lot. A must see! $79,900.

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30 3rd Ave nW, HArMony, Mn

512 Washington St nW, PreSTon, Mn

25 3rd Ave nW, HArMony, Mn

Roomy 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch home on a quiet street with hardwood floors. Family room with stone fireplace. 3 season porch to enjoy country views. $104,900

Church Hill School Condos LAneSboro, Mn

A lifestyle to enjoy! First Floor condo, cherry wood cabinets, hardwood flooring, ceramic tile. Master suite and guest bedroom and ¾ bath. Laundry in unit. 1100+ sq ft, includes on garage stall in heated garage. $150,000

Church Hill School Condos LAneSboro, Mn

Unit 201. 1,016 SqFt Condo with large bedroom with walk in closet. Large space super for entertaining. Option to purchase garage stall separately. Open & Adjacent to Unit 202, purchase one or both. Rent to own option. $115,000

Super for starting up or slowing down. Two bedroom home with many updates including kitchen and bath, windows, furnace, and electrical. Generous storage & workspace in basement. Deck plus 2 car detached garage. $61,500

255 2nd Ave ne HArMony, Mn Neatly kept & updated home. Large open kitchen dining room, 9 ft ceilings on main floor. Living room with partial open staircase leads up to a large master bedroom and a guest bedroom. Concrete block foundation offers room for possible family room or office & 1/2 bath. $61,900

Great location on quiet tree lined street.3 bedroom home with open porch to welcome your guests. Main floor bedroom, 1/2 bath, and laundry. Hardwood floors under carpet. No backyard neighbors! Detached garage. $48,000

38608 Cty 24, LenorA, Mn

Country charmer! Well cared for 2 bedroom, 1 ½ bath home. Redone in 1997 with new sheetrock, wiring plus other updates. Newer garage w/ loft & greenhouse. 1992 Amish built summer kitchen. Rural zoning. $74,900

55 2nd Ave Se HArMony, Mn

Move in ready! 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home. Updated kitchen & baths. Wood floors, high ceilings & original woodwork. LL family room plus walk up attic. Insulated 3 car garage. New shingles in 2009. $118,900

355 3rd Ave Se, HArMony, Mn

Spacious ranch on corner lot. Very nice kitchen, oak cabinets and breakfast bar. Master bath and guest bedroom & bath. Living room has an extra 10 x 10 area on one end great for office or formal dining. Huge 2 car att garage. $95,000

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24754 210TH ST, PreSTon, Mn

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45742 Cty 29, MAbeL, Mn

A Slice of Country! Well cared for spacious home with att. (26 x 45) 3 car insulated garage and a 32 x 40 steel shed. Storage shed, garden area, and fenced area for a small pasture. Mature pines finish off the lot with a wonderful setting in the rolling hills just a short walk to the Root River & only a few miles to Forestville State Park. $156,000

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PendInG - 10252 351st Ave Canton SoLd - 401 north St nW Preston

Plenty of potential at this price! Within walking distance to most anything! This home has a great yard, large garage. 3 bedroom 2 bath home. Detached 2 car garage. $59,300

SoLd - 405 Spring St nW Preston SoLd - 401 e Hwy 52 Canton SoLd - 340b 5th Ave Se Harmony

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202 2nd Ave, WHALAn, Mn

Properties like this one are hard to find! Great for entertaining inside & out. Eat in kitchen, large family room, office & main floor bath, bedroom & laundry. Upstairs loft bedroom, master w/master bath. Enjoy evenings on the patio or deck. Det garage. $109,900

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285 niagara Ct, HArMony, Mn

15437 Cty 9, GreenLeAFTon, Mn

Country views! 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. 2004 Build, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with walk Great kitchen with plenty of cabinets and patio out basement. LL offers family room, 4th beddoor to back deck. Shingles, siding & windows room, and future bath. 2 car detached garage updated in 2005. 1 car att garage.

plus shop. 1.67 acre lot.

FILLED WITH CHARACTER

AMAZING SPACE & WOODWORK

10:30 AM ~ 12:00 PM

Lovely turn of the century 4 bedroom home. Features 9 ft ceilings, decorative moldings, hardwood floors, & original cabinetry detail. Eat in kitchen plus dining room. Full basement & walk up attic. Large 3 season porch. $94,900

28821 Cty 25 S, PreSTon, Mn

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45 1ST Ave SW HArMony, Mn

SoLd - 240 5th Ave Se Harmony

210 Center St. W HArMony, Mn

Ideal for the outdoor lover! Space for family, friends, hobbies & home business. Custom home features vaulted ceilings, granite counter tops, quality tongue & grove walls, gas fireplace with wonderful view from every room! The lower level features a hoot tub & exercise area, plus storage. Att 2 car plus 30x40 det garage. Additional land available. Parklike setting bording state land & trout stream. $267,900

Quality Custom built Ranch home & 2 car garage offers the serenity of a picture perfect setting overlooking a trout stream. Custom cabinets, floors, and millwork. Professionally landscaped, patio, cedar fencing plus det. with shop & storage space, pole shed, & adorable barn. Riceford Creek across road, public access. Lower level finished. This is a gorgeous property! $259,900

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PendInG - 150 2nd St ne Harmony

611 Kenilworth Ave S, LAneSboro, Mn Once in a lifetime opportunity to own this Victorian overflowing with the character & charm with the original features. 3 stories plus a finished basement, giving every opportunity for you to enjoy this welcoming home. The 1400 sq ft addition is currently used for a home based business & easily converted for additional living space. Quality craftsmanship that is hard to find! Then make a banner that says Residential & Commercial. $349,900

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COMMERCIAL

$89,900

$224,900 327 BENCH ST SW, CHATFIELD

TOTALLY REMODELED INSIDE & OUT!

#4040927

$89,900

#4043859

515 FILLMORE ST SE, CHATFIELD

• 3 Bedrooms • Den • 2 Car Garage • Central Air • Main floor laundry • Open staircase • Appliances • Steel siding • Wrap around porch • Deck • New windows • roof, furnace & water heater

• 2 Plus Bedroom • 2 Bath • Large Corner Lot • Main floor living • Totally Updated • Steel siding • All Appliances • Central Air • Move-in-Condition • 2 Car Garage plus storage shed • Close to School

NICE OPEN LAYOUT

UNIQUE LAYOUT

#4043856

626 UNION ST NE, CHATFIELD

• Updated main floor w/1,320 sq ft & bath • 2-1 Bedroom apartment’s w/separated utilities

TOTALLY RENOVATED DOWNTOWN BUILDING

REDUCED 15K

UPDATED BI-LEVEL

$74,900 214 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD

TIM DANIELSON

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

ELCOR Realty Co.

NEW PRICE

$104,900 303 TWIFORD ST SW, CHATFIELD #4043283

• 3 Bedroom • Open Layout • 3 Porches • New windows • New roof • All new flooring • Hardwood floors • Gas stove • Steel siding • Remodeled kitchen with new cabinetry & island

$122,900

$119,900 521 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD

$129,900

#4043857

609 TWIFORD ST, CHATFIELD

1026 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD

• 3 Bedrooms • Den for 4th bedroom • 2 Baths • Remodeled 4 Season porch • Gas stove • Updated kitchen with large center island • Both levels finished • 2 Car garage • Deck

#4027871

• 3+ Bedrooms on same level • 2 Baths • 2 Car garage • Numerous updates • Move-in cond.

#4042807

• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Finished Lower Level • Newer roof, furnace, A/C, steel siding • Nicely landscaped yard • Patio • Private Backyard VINTAGE BEAUTY TOTALLY REMODELED

PRIVATE 10 ACRE HOBBY/HORSE FARM

DARLING CAPE COD

RANCH WITH MAIN FLOOR REMODELED

NEW LISTING

425 GROVE ST NE, CHATFIELD

CHATFIELD – Fingerson & Donahoe First Subd. Covenant controlled neighborhood with lg cul-de-sac, walk-out lots w/private backyards. Lots starting at $29,900. NEW PRICING AND ADDITIONAL LOTS AVAILABLE! RACINE – Lyman’s Second Subdivision. Located in newer development on cul-de-sac street with city utilities, choice of builder and covenant controlled. Hurry only 3 lots available. Prices starting at $19,900. STEWARTVILLE – Last available lot in established neighborhood across from Elementary School. Dead end street, 0.23 acres, level lot & modular homes are welcome. $36,900

$144,900

$132,900 #4041555

• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage • 3,000 sq. ft. • Walnut cabinets • Island • Upgraded appliances • New roof, windows & flooring throughout • Fireplace • Partial fenced yard • 0.48 acre

LOTS FOR SALE

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY - DUPLEX

615 FILLMORE ST SE, CHATFIELD

$179,900 811 ROOT RIVER ST SW, CHATFIELD #4044497

#4039978

• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • 2 Story • Close to town • New roof, furnace, water heater & water softener • Loafing shed • 3 car garage (960 sf) • Great view • Zone Agriculture • Close to Root River & Mill Creek

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 baths • 2 Car garage • Hardwood floors • Open Staircase • Sunroom • Remodeled 2nd floor • Steel Siding • New roof • Fenced backyard

#4040978

#4037339

208 ST. PAUL STREET SW, PRESTON $27,000 • Professional office space or retail • Display window • hardwood floors • ½ Bath • 1 Bedroom apartment on second floor

$199,900 #4044148

• 3+ Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 2 Car Garage •New cabinets • Granite tops • Ceramic backsplash • Stainless steel appliances

• 2 New furnaces & A/C for comfort control • Main floor laundry • Original woodwork • Hardwood floors • leaded windows AWESOME HOBBY FARM

$299,900 10594 TROY VALLEY DRIVE., ST. CHARLES

#4041744

• Business Opportunity • 2.3 acres • Trout Creek • Totally remodeled Tavern of yesteryear • Bar w/ fireplace, Dance Area, Kitchen/Prep area • Remodeled 2 bedroom house w/ carport

NEW LISTING

$99,900 205 MAIN ST, FOUNTAIN

• Numerous possibilities • Formally a Pizzeria • Main floor offers 3,011 sq. ft. • 2 baths • Hardwood floors • Updated electrical & furnaces • Display windows • Includes a very nice 2 bedroom apt. & 1 bedroom apt.

DOGPATCH BAR & GRILL

313 TWIFORD ST SW, CHATFIELD

HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE WITH NO STEPS

CLEAN & ENERGY EFFICIENT

$59,900 • 2-2 Bedroom Units • Numerous updates • Live on main floor and renter make payment • Great Location across from School • Easy convert back to 4 bed, 2 bath, single family home

#4042274

NEW LISTING

REDUCED 10K

601 CHATFIELD AVE NW, PRESTON

#4027142

212 MAIN ST S, CHATFIELD $64,900

• 6 Bedroom • 3 Bath • 2 lots • 4,966 sq. ft. • Pocket doors • Crown moldings • 2 staircases • Leaded windows • Built-ins • Butler pantry • Finished walk-up attic • Sauna • 2 car garage

SOLD 105 MAIN ST NORTH, CHATFIELD SOLD 255 WINONA ST NE, CHATFIELD SOLD

450 2nd Ave Se HArMony, Mn

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401 County rd 8, FoUnTAIn, Mn

A must see! Generous living space, oak hardwood floors. Quality 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Eat-in kitchen with new counter tops. Updated windows, siding & shingles. LL family room, bed & ¾ bath. Heated 2 car att garage. Seller invites your offer! $98,900

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Simple lines, means smart design. Super smart layout & use of space 2 good sized bedrooms. Oak hardwoods, updated windows & shingles, private covered patio (9 x 18) plus front patio, and super sized 1 car detached garage. Make an offer! $68,000

330 Main Ave S, HArMony, Mn

Unit 202. Beautiful high ceilings & open, bright feel. 2 bedrooms. 1,000 SqFt Condo with warmth of wood that offers yet a neutral decor to welcome your furnishings. Option to purchase garage stall, open & adjacent to Unit 201. Rent to own option! $100,000

PendInG - 235 1st Ave ne Harmony

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

Select Properties

#4040527

• 3 Bedroom • 2 bath • Fully furnished • Totally remodeled from the studs in 1992 • Oversized 2 car garage (24’x34’) • Main floor living • Move-in-condition

$109,900 103 SPRUCE ST, FOUNTAIN

#4043745

1036 LONE STONE CT. SE, CHATFIELD

$369,900

7189 90TH ST SE, STEWARTVILLE

• 2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • In floor heat • Open layout • Everything on main floor • Central Air • 3’ doors • 9’ Ceilings • Walk-in closets • No association fee • Dead end street • Next to park & bike trail

#4044347

• 3 Bedroom (Possible 5) • 3 Bath • Ranch built in 2001 • Heated shop (54’x56’) finished out w/ bath & in floor heat • 2 Pole sheds, 2 Cattle/horse sheds, Fenced pasture • Great location just off the blacktop • 15 Minutes to Rochester

OPERATE SMALL BUSINESS FROM HOUSE

• 3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Open Layout

TOWNHOME LOTS

8.9 ACRES

CHATFIELD ORCHARD RIDGE LOTS –BANK OWNED Townhome lots with private backyards (4 walkout, 2 level). This upscale neighborhood is on a paved dead end road with city utilities. Only $20,000/each.

TOTALLY REMODELED INSIDE AND OUT!

CHEAPER THAN RENT

NEW LISTING

• 4 Bedrooms • 0.40 ac

RESIDENTIAL/ COMMERCIAL

• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • 2 Kitchens

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

www.timdanielson.com

355 MAIN AVE S, HARMONY

$119,900 #4044129

• 2 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Corner lot • Sunroom • Fireplace • Quality windows • New roof, furnace & central air • Formally Peterson’s Sport Shop

$65,900 315 SILVER ST N, WYKOFF

#4040531

• 3 Bedroom • Main floor living • Deck • 2 car garage • Maintenance free exterior • New roof & windows • Just move-in

$169,900 104 FILLMORE ST E, WYKOFF

#4044533

• 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 2 Car Garage • Fenced Yard •3,808 sq. ft. • Main floor living • Energy efficient • Hardwood floors • Paneled doors • Open layout •Basement roughed in for bath & floor heat

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AUCTION CALENDAR Tue., May 7 - 10:30am - Trucks, Cars, Trailers, and Tools Auction. Auction held at 1025 Industrial Dr., Spring Valley, MN. For more information contact Grafe Auction at 1-800-328-5920 or www. grafeauction.com. Listing in the Journal Sat. May 11 - 9:30am - Outstanding Collector Tractors & Equip., Gas Engines, Antiques, Signs, Tools and Many More Collectibles. Auction held at 8583 County Road 130 SE Chatfield, MN 55923. For more information contact Tony Montgomery Realty & Auction Co. at 507-259-7502 or online at tmracompany.com. Listing in the Journal. Sat. May 18- Machinery, Shop Tools, Antiques, Quilts, Crafts, Horses, Furniture, Steel, Lumber, Tack and More Auction. Auction held at Hershberger Metal, Canton, MN. For more information contact Don Hershberger or Noah Swartzentruber. On-line AucTiOn infOrmATiOn

Bidding ends on May 6 - 5pm - William & Judy Loken, JD 5575 Skid Loader, Farmall H Restored, 18’ Bayliner Boat & Trailer & More! Viewing days Wed. May 1 3-7pm, and Sun. May 5 11am-3pm. For more information contact Darr Auctions, Rodney Darr at 1-800-852-0010. To view complete listing go to www.darrauctions.com. Listing in the Journal. Sat. April 27 - Tuesday May 7, 2013 Large Manufacturer & Dealership. Parts/Tools, Inventory Liquidation. Inspection Date May 5, 9am-noon. For more information go to www. tmracompany.com or call 507.259.7502. To list your Auction 507-765-2151

PUBLIC NOTICES NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. DATE: April 8, 2013 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: April 13, 2009 2. Mortgagors: Frederick L. Williams and Dennise N. Williams, n/k/a Dennise Klutts 3. Mortgagees: Jennings State Bank 4. Recording Information: Recorded on April 16, 2009, as Document Number 371300, in the Office of the County Recorder of Fillmore County, Minnesota 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: Assigned to Central Bank, a Minnesota banking corporation by written assignment recorded on September 9, 2010, as Document Number 380189, in the recording office stated in paragraph 4. INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 01.0211.010. 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: That part of the NW ¼ SE ¼ and that part of the NE ¼ SW ¼ , both in Sec. 25-101-8, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: beginning at the NW corner of said NW ¼ SE ¼ ; thence North 89°38’25” East (assumed bearing) along the North line of said NW ¼ SE ¼ , 524.68 feet; thence South 12°06’07” East, 645.31 feet; thence North 89°10’05” West 679.23 feet to the centerline of a Township Road; thence North 01°22’18” West along said centerline, 617.78 Feet to the North line of said NE ¼ SW ¼; thence North 89°38’25” East along said North line, 33.99 feet to the point of beginning and containing 8.86 acres, more or less. Subject to easement for a Township Road across the Westerly line and Northerly line thereof. Subject to any other easements of record. Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens) 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 45550 116th Street, Mabel, Minnesota 55954. other foreclosure data 9. The person holding the Mortgage: [check one] is a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are […]. The transaction agent’s mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is […] is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Central Bank.

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PUBLIC NOTICES 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is Jennings State Bank. INFORMATION REGARDING Foreclosure 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $ 84,500.00. 13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $73,787.42. 14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Fillmore County, Minnesota, at public auction on June 20, 2013, 10:00 a.m., at Fillmore County Courthouse, Main Lobby, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, MN 55965-1080. 15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 months after the date of sale. 16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is December 19, 2013. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Joseph M. Paiement 221 East Myrtle Street Stillwater, MN 55082 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Central Bank Publish 22,29,6,13,20,27 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 7:30pm at the Town Hall. **Note June meeting will be held June 25th at 7:30pm Board of Audit meeting will be held on the second Tuesday of February, 2014 at 7:30pm at the Town Hall. Zoning & Planning meetings will be held the second Wednesday of June & October, at 7:00pm at the Town Hall. Connie Morger Clerk – Forestville Township Publish 29,6 GENERAL NOTICE FOR FoRESTVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS TO CONTROL 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, Clerk Publish 29,6

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Minnesota Secretary Of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME AMENDMENT TO ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 333 1. List the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: SUNSET HILL RANCH 2. Principal Place of Business: 19053 391ST AVE. LANESBORO, MN 55949 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address: BLAISE SASS 19053 391ST AVE. LANESBORO, MN 55949

Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-5, pursuant to an Assignment of Mortgage, dated July 15, 2011, recorded on August 23, 2011 as Document Number 385087, in the office of the County Recorder of Fillmore County, Minnesota. The land described in the Mortgage is not registered land. 2. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $64,600.00. 3. No action or proceeding at law is now pending to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage, or any part thereof. 4. No mortgagor has been released from financial obligation on the mortgage. 5. The holder of the Mortgage has complied with all conditions precedent to acceleration of the debt secured by the Mortgage and foreclosure of the Mortgage, and all notice and other requirements of applicable statutes. 6. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, and taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage is $49,267.44. 7. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the land described as follows: Legal Description: Beginning at a point 880 feet South of the stake at the Northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, Section 23-104-8; thence 140 feet East, thence 80 feet South, thence 140 feet West, thence 80 feet North back to place of beginning. Together with all hereditaments and appurtenances belonging thereto, subject to the following exceptions: Easement of record, if any will be sold by the Sheriff of Fillmore County, Minnesota, at public auction on June 27, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Lobby of the Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, Minnesota. 8. The mortgagor must vacate the property on or before 11:59 p.m. December 27, 2013, if the mortgage is not reinstated under Minn. Stat. Sec. 580.30, the property is not redeemed under Minn. Stat. Sec. 580.23, or the redemption period is not reduced under section 582.032. 9. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagors or Mortgagors’ personal representatives or assigns is 6 months after the date of sale. 10. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. 11. THE RIGHT TO VERIFICATION OF THE DEBT AND IDENTITY OF THE ORIGINAL CREDITOR WITHIN THE TIME PROVIDED BY LAW IS NOT AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Foreclosure Data required by Minn. Stat. Sec. 580.025 1. Property Address: 1320 Main Street, Rushford, Minnesota 55971 2. Transaction Agent: Not Applicable 3. Name of Mortgage Originator (Lender): Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc.; assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. fka The Bank of New York Trust Company N.A. as successor-in-intrest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., fka JPMorgan Chase Bank as Trustee for MASTR Alternative Loan Trust, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-5 4. Residential Servicer: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 5. Tax Parcel Identification Number: 05-0178-060 6. Transaction Agent’s Mortgage ID Number: Not Applicable Wells Fargo Bank, National Association Attorneys for Mortgagee James T. Keig STEPHENSON, SANFORD, PIERSON & THONE, P.L.C. Suite 220, 1905 East Wayzata Boulevard Wayzata, MN 55391 (952) 404-2100 7-3037 Publish 6,13,20,27,3,10

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MISTY SASS 19053 391ST AVE. LANESBORO, MN 55949 4. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: 3/22/2013 Signed: /s/ Blaise Sass Blaise Sass, Owner/Operator Publish 29,6 CITY OF PETERSON The May 8, 2013 Council meeting regularly scheduled for 7:00 pm will begin at 6:30 pm to meet with the county engineer and walk Mill Street. This is an open meeting and citizens are encouraged to attend. Megan Grebe, Clerk City of Peterson Publish 6 STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-13-298 In Re: Estate of Earl Wesley Sveen, aka Earl W. Sveen, Decedent. NOTICE OF AND ORDER FOR HEARING ON PETITION FOR FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS. It is Ordered and Notice is given that on June 10, 2013 at 11:15am, a hearing will be held in this Court at the Fillmore County Courthouse, 101 Fillmore Street, Preston, Minnesota 55965, for the formal probate of an instrument purporting to be the decedent’s Will dated January 12, 2001, and for the appointment of Linda Johnson, whose address is 27042 Deep River Rd., Lanesboro, Minnesota 55949, as personal representative of the estate of the decedent in an unsupervised administration. Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the estate, including the power to collect all assets; pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; sell real and personal property; and do all necessary acts for the estate. Notice is also given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. BY THE COURT Robert R. Benson Judge of District Court JAMES D. ATTWOOD Court Administrator /s/ Mary E. Specht Deputy Publish 6,13 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Date: April 29, 2013 YOU ARE NOTIFIED THAT: 1. Default has occurred in the conditions of the Mortgage dated May 1, 2003, executed by Joel L. Merchlewitz and Jelaine L. Merchlewitz, husband and wife, as mortgagor(s), to Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Inc., as mortgagee, and recorded on May 12, 2003 as Document Number 331151, which mortgage was assigned to The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. fka The Bank of New York Trust Company N.A. as successorin-intrest to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., fka JPMorgan Chase Bank as Trustee for MASTR Alternative Loan Trust, Mortgage

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LIVESTOCK FEEDLOT PERMIT Notice is hereby given per Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 116, that Brian Erickson, has made application to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency or the County of Fillmore for a permit to construct or expand a feedlot with a capacity of 750 animal units or more. The existing and/or proposed feedlot will be located at 23698 166th St., Preston, MN 55965, in Section 32, T102N, R11W, NW, /SE, Parcel#: 22.0324.010. The existing facility consists of 3500 sq. ft. open lot with a 150 ft. buffer, 15 Dairy Cows (Dry), 21 animal units. The proposed facility consists of 2400 head swine, 720 animal units, total confinement swine finshing building, and 122’ x 170’ x 8’ deep

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LIVESTOCK FEEDLOT PERMIT Notice is hereby given per Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 116, that Kyle and Travis Duxbury, have made application to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency or the County of Fillmore for a permit to construct or expand a feedlot with a capacity of 500 animal units or more. The existing and/or proposed feedlot will be located in the NE of SE of Section 12 Township 103 N Range 12 West, Minnesota. The existing facility consists of 300 animal units, total confinement, and underground pit. The proposed facility consists of 1200 hogs or 360 animal units, total confinement, and underground pit. The total animal unit capacity will be 660 units. This publication shall constitute as notice to each resident and each owner of real property within 5,000 feet of the perimeter of the proposed feedlot as required by Minnesota State Law. Published in the Fillmore County Journal, dated April 29, 2013. Publish 6 NOTICE The Fillmore County Planning Commission will conduct a meeting on the evening of May 16, 2013 in Room 601L in the Fillmore County Courthouse at 101 Fillmore Street Preston, MN starting at 7:00 p.m. There will be public hearings on Conditional Use Permit requests by the Old Barn Resort in Carrolton Township for a Campground Expansion, Kyle Duxbury for a Feedlot Expansion in Fillmore Township, Brian Erickson for a Feedlot Expansion in Carimona Township and John & Sandra Rein for an expansion of their Industrial Sand Pit. There may also be a Zoning Ordinance discussion on Wineries. Chris Graves Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 6 NOTICE The Fillmore County Planning Commission will conduct its next tour on Monday, May 13, 2013. They will leave the highway shop at 9:00 a.m. and visit the site in Carrolton Township where the Old Barn Resort has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to expand their existing Campground and they will continue to Holt Township where John & Sandra Rein have applied for a Conditional Use Permit to expand their existing Industrial Sand Pit. The final two stops will be a site in Carimona Township where Brian Erickson has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to expand his feedlot, and a site in Fillmore Township where Kyle Duxbury has applied for a Conditional Use Permit to expand his feedlot. Chris Graves Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 6 NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS OLD BARN RESORT Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Planning Commission has been presented an application from the Old Barn Resort of 24461 Heron Road, Preston, MN 55965 for a Conditional Use Permit to expand their existing Campground from 172 sites to 280 sites, on their property located in the NE ¼ of the NE ¼ and the SE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 21 Carrolton Township. The land is located in an Agricultural District and is approximately 3 miles northeast of the City of Preston. Notice is further given that said petitioner Shirley Endres, representing Old Barn Resort will be heard at a monthly meeting of the Fillmore County Planning Commission on May 16, 2013 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 8:00 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 3, 2013 Chris Graves Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 6

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NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS KYLE DUXBURY FEEDLOT Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Planning Commission has been presented an application from Kyle Duxbury of 118 N. Highland Ave., New Ulm, MN 56073 for a Conditional Use Permit to expand his existing feedlot from 300 animal units to 660 animal units, on his property located in Section 12 Fillmore Township. The land is located in an Agricultural District and is approximately 3 miles northeast of the City of Wykoff. Notice is further given that said petitioner Kyle Duxbury, will be heard at a monthly meeting of the Fillmore County Planning Commission on May 16, 2013 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 8:00 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 3, 2013 Chris Graves Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 6

NOTICE OF HEARING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FILLMORE COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS JOHN & SANDRA REIN INDUSTRIAL SAND PIT Notice is hereby given that the Fillmore County Planning Commission has been presented an application from John & Sandra Rein of 37825 County 10, Lanesboro, MN 55949 for a Conditional Use Permit to expand their existing Industrial Sand Pit from 18.36 acres to 50 acres on their property located in Section 35 Holt Township. The land is located in an Agricultural District and is approximately 5 miles southeast of City of Lanesboro. Notice is further given that said petitioners John & Sandra Rein, will be heard at a monthly meeting of the Fillmore County Planning Commission on May 16, 2013 at 7:30 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 8:00 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 3, 2013 Chris Graves Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 6

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

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“summer at the Beach” By harlee ness, age 6 spring Valley, mn

Preston equiPment Jct. 52 & 16, Preston, mn Ph: 507-765-3803

www.preston-equipment.com

new JoHn deere tractors • 2720 • 3520 • 4320 • 5085M

• 6105D • 6150RSOLD • 7215R • 9410R 4WD

Hay eqUiPment • (2) JD 530 MoCo’s • (2) JD 535 MoCo’s • (2) JD 635 MoCo’s • JD 946 Center Piv. • (2) JD 566 Round Baler • JD 567 Round Baler • JD 535 Round Baler • NH BR 780 Round Baler • (3) Used Rakes

Used tractors • ‘12 JD 8235R 600 Hrs. • ‘11 6115D 2w Open St • ‘10 7330 Prem IVT/673 Loader • ‘09 JD 7830 MFWD • ‘08 JD 4720 72” Deck • ‘89 JD 4955 MFWD SOLD • JD 4650 2wd • ‘05 NH TM155 MFWD, 1250 Hrs.

Planters • ‘09 1760 12R Lqu • ‘09 1770 NT 12R Lqu • ‘08 1770 NT 12R Lqu • ‘11 Kinze 3660-16 Lqu

miscellaneoUs • ‘04 JD 320 Skid Loader • JD CX20 Rotary Cutter • JD HX14 Pull Type Cutter • JD MX7 Cutter • JD 230 Disc • DMI 30 Field Cult. SOLD

Call On Used Financing Specials!

2.9% FOR 5 yeaRS OR 1.9% FOR 3 yeaRS ON aLL USeD Hay & COMBINe eqUIPMeNT

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WeaTher arT WanTed!

Date: SunriSe & SunSet MoonriSe & MoonSet 05/06/13 5:52am 8:19pm 4:03am 5:15pm 05/07/13 5:51am 8:21pm 4:32am 6:18pm 05/08/13 5:49am 8:19pm 5:02am 7:17pm 05/09/13 5:48am 8:20pm 5:35am 8:16pm 05/10/13 5:47am 8:22pm 6:12am 9:12pm 05/11/13 5:46am 8:23pm 6:54am 10:05pm 05/12/13 5:45am 8:24pm 7:40am 10:52pm

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all children 13 and under are welcome to submit Weather art. send your picture to Fillmore county Journal p.o. Box 496, preston, mn 55965 or email it to: ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com or drop it off at the Fillmore county Journal 136 st. anthony st., preston, mn Be sure to include child’s First and last name, age, town and title of art Work.