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Local Marine commissioned as an Officer By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

After years of hard work and determination 22-yearold United States Marine Caleb Quanrud, from Preston, Minn. has been commissioned as an officer. A ceremony was held on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at the Preston Servicemen’s Club, with Quanrud’s family and friends in attendance to participate in the ceremony and experience the commissioning ceremony with Quanrud. Quanrud joined the Marines in January of 2012 when he was 18 because he “wanted to be a part of something bigger than myself ”, and to “lead

Marines” he states. He completed Officer Candidate School (OCS) last year and graduated in May of 2015 from the University of Minnesota - Mankato with a Bachelor of Science in Corrections. Marine Captain Andrew Schroers, who runs the Marine Corps Officers Program in the state of Minn., conducted the ceremony with the assistance of fellow Marines. Prior to the start of the commissioning ceremony Captain Schroers commented that Saturday was “a great day for a lot of reasons” and stated it was particularly fitting to gather at the VFW on Memorial Day weekend “to recognize Caleb

and the commitment he has made, the work he has put in and the sacrifice he has made” to reach the point of becoming an officer. Quanrud not only decided to become a Marine, but made the decision to lead Marines as an Officer. Captain Schroers stated “it was a long road for Caleb to get here” saying that “it was hyper competitive just to get accepted to go to OCS” and Quanrud not only excelled in the program he also “served as a strong example to other officer candidates” while attending OCS. According to Captain Schroers, “a lot of applicants in the See MARINE Page 3 

Caleb Qunarud’s parents, Barb Merchlewitz and Stuart Quanrud “pin” their son, officially making him a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. Photo by Barb Jeffers

Rushford enacts moratorium for interconnection to electrical grid The Rushford City Council approved the recommendation of the Electric Utility Commission to initiate a moratorium, for up to one year, on the interconnection process for distributed generation systems with the Rushford municipal utility system. The matter was discussed in great detail at the Monday, May 26 meeting. “I’m not usually in favor of moratoriums, but this issue to too complex,” noted City Administrator Steve Sarvi. Prior to private solar or wind generation connection to the city’s electrical system, the city must develop policies and procedures on interconnection as both a safety measure for

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the grid and to preempt any issues for both the city and the alternative energy user. A host of policy and permitting guidelines must be developed, following state guidelines. This includes determination of zoning requirement language, technical requirements for interconnection such as location, number of circuits, and rates, determination of metering, and implementation of tariffs and fees. The city’s wholesale provider, Tri-County Electric Cooperative, will help provide guidance and expertise during the process of developing these policies and procedures. Tri-County Electric has such policies and procedures already in place and the city will hire the cooperative to assist with managing the

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policy. “The city’s electrical grid is not a kid’s tinker toy setup in the basement,” cautioned City Administrator Steve Sarvi. “We need to be careful who hooks into the system.” The Rushford Electrical Commission (RME) does not anticipate the process taking a year, but took the measure as a precaution as it looks to enhance the grid, cutting off problematic areas. “We have to make a lot of decisions and recommendations,” added Sarvi. RME will move the process along and will bring policies and standards to the council for review and approval as they are developed. Three other municipalities are at the same policy stage, according to Sarvi, but none are currently in the process of devel-

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oping them. He has offered to convene a working group for the issue due to the immense complexity. “It’s going to take some time,” added Sarvi. Also approved at the meeting was a recommendation for the second phase of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Infrustructure Grant. In this stage, a consultant has been selected to apply for funding to construct the trail system identified by the planning grant process. The city and school district jointly applied for and completed the planning phase of the SRTS program in 2014. At that time, the community was involved in helping to identify current and future issues that impact pedestrian and bike movement within the community. “While the initial focus

of the project was to make biking and walking to the existing school complex easier, the final plan took into account mobility to all areas of the community, especially the new school complex. After several community meetings, steering committee guidance, and other discussions, the final plan was approved in the fall of 2014,” noted Sarvi in a letter to the council. The current route proposal includes four new asphalt city trail sections. The priority sections include a section east of Highway 43, from the existing sidewalk north of the Rush Creek Bridge, along the new levee to Pine Meadows Lane, a section from the intersec-

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Peterson approves bid for County 25 project By Kirsten Zoellner At a special meeting of the Peterson Council, Wednesday, May 20, the city council voted unanimously to approve the bid for the reconstruction and utility work of County State Aid Highway 25. Two bids were received by the county, who is the lead on the project. Bids were opened by the county, in Preston, May 18 and the county will formally approve the bid May 26. The special Peterson meeting was held so county approval wouldn’t need a contingency on Peterson approval, potentially holding up the project. “The impression I got at bid

opening was they’re anxious to get started,” noted County Engineer Ron Gregg. “They indicated there’s a good chance they can get it on it right away. If they bring it back (the contract) at the preconstruction meeting, we’ll be good to go.” The engineer’s estimate for the project was $922,811. The winning bid went to Zenke, Inc. of LaCrescent in the amount of $947,671. The second bid, from Griffin Construction Company, of Chatfield, rang in at $1,097,480. “We’re comfortable with the bid,” said Gregg. A preconstruction meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday, June

3, at 9 a.m., at the Peterson City Hall. Expected to attend the meeting are Peterson council, county representatives, utility representatives, the contractor, and any subcontractors. The meeting is open to the public. The question of how the project will all play out, in terms of staging, has yet to be decided, but Gregg offered expertise on how he envisions it proceeding. Gregg doesn’t expect staging of different sections or sides of the roadway. Instead, he expects the crews will grind up all of the bituminous material and then dig up sections as utilities are upgraded. He stated that access must be granted to the

residents at all times and that communication with property owners will be made during all phases of construction. “It’s like a Band-aid. It’s better if you rip it all off at once,” suggested Gregg. “If you want to tippy-toe around, it might take some time.” Crossings in roadways will be likely closed overnight. The Municipal Department of Health requires testing of water upgrades and Gregg noted that some hose to main hookups may be utilized in order to keep water on as much as possible. According to Gregg, new water access requires a disinfectant and a 72-hour wait period before testing and approval of the water access. The time frame for updating the electrical portions of the proj-

ect was unclear, but there will be some periods with no street lighting, noted Gregg. Wiring for street lighting can’t be completed until after curb and gutter are set. Stubbing an 8” line to Myrtle Avenue, a 15-foot wide strip of land owned by the city on the south portion of Church Street has been removed by the council, but temporarily remains on the plans. Because the project was already advertised for bids, the county could not remove it from plans. However, a change order will be done to remove it from final plans and represents a cost savings to the city. The change order can’t be written until the contract is in place. See PETERSON Page 14 

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officer program don’t make it all the way through - they quit, they fail - it’s too hard, too tough” and says “Caleb made it” and it is rewarding for him to see the young officers who succeed. Captain Schroers explained that “selection in our program demands a lot of different things - it demands a commitment to academics,” noting that Quanrud graduated Magna Cum Laude, and candidates must be highly fit, as Quanrud is. Captain Schroers thanked all of those in attendance who helped get Quanrud to this point, saying “he is very capable” which he stated is “a testament to everyone who raised him and have been there for him”, saying “you all gave him the foundation” to be a success. Captain Schroers said that

Quanrud is “going to be a great leader” and stated that everyone attending the ceremony had a vital part in that. The ceremony began with the National Anthem followed by the reading of the warrant which is “what we as a nation entrust to him - this is what we challenge him with” Captain Schroers had explained prior. Stating “it is a huge responsibility to lead Marines - we put the lives of young Marines in his hands and the decisions he makes will impact their lives,” Captain Schroers stressed the fact that “it is not something

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Monday, June 1, 2015 to be taken lightly,” and added “it is not a responsibility that is given away easily” and Quanrud has worked hard to reach his goal of becoming an officer. Following the reading of the warrant, Quanrud raised his right hand and took his oath of office. His mother, Barb Merchlewitz, and his father, Stuart Quanrud, pinned their son, officially making him a 2nd Lieutenant. Quanrud then received his first salute as an officer from Sergeant Neil Bremseth, (Ret.), which was very meaningful. as

Bremseth is one of several mentors that Quanrud has had over the years and a fellow Marine. Captain Schroers explained prior that when you see the first salute, there are a couple of different things happening. First, “we are recognizing the mutual respect between an enlisted Marine and a Marine officer” he said, and secondly, after the first salute Quanrud gave Sgt. Bremseth a silver dollar, a tradition “which dates all the way back to the revolutionary war period,” said Captain Schroers. He furthered explained that “at that time when a young officer would be given their commission to be an officer, there was no formal training pipeline teaching them how to do that - what they did instead was they would assign a noncommissioned officer to that officer to teach and mentor him to give him the skills necessary to teach him how to lead

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Marines - for that service that noncommissioned officer was given one dollar a month until that noncommissioned officer was no longer needed and the officer could stand on his own feet” so they recognized that with the exchange of the silver dollar. Quanrud spoke to the audience, saying thank you to his mom and dad, and others in attendance, saying “everyone here is important to me and have been important in my life” adding “I wouldn’t be here without you” supporting me. Quanrud specifically thanked Bremseth, as well as Ron Laughlin and Frank Jaszewski (another fellow Marine) for being role models in his life. The ceremony ended with the playing of the Marine’s hymn “Anchor’s Away” as everyone in attendance congratulated 2nd Lieutenant Quanrud on his accomplishment.

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C ommentary Choosing rural By Tim Penny It’s undeniable that our rural towns are different than they were even one generation ago. There are a few less businesses, a few more shuttered houses. To passersby, it might appear that these places are dying, Tim Penny some already dead. Certainly, books like Joseph Amato’s Decline of Rural Minnesota (1993) and Patrick Carr and Maria Kefalas’ Hollowing Out the Middle (2010) tell the story of young people moving out, deaths outpacing births, and the decline of agriculture as a primary economic engine. However, there is another narrative, one that’s more nuanced, and also more hopeful, for those of us who call rural Minn. home. Much of this new story is being shaped by the research of Ben Winchester through the University of Minnesota Extension. His research points to an overlooked demographic trend: while it’s true that some age cohorts are leaving for urban areas and that small towns are being impacted by the national decrease in birthrate, there is a cohort of people who are choosing to move back. This cohort, specifically those aged 30-44, are seeking a simpler pace of life, better quality schools for their children, and a lower cost of living. They comprise a highly-educated, wealthier cohort compared to those populations leaving (primarily ages 18-25), leading Winchester to flip the narrative and coin this phenomEditorial Cartoon

enon as “rural brain gain”. In early June, I’ll be attending a gathering of all six Minnesota Initiative Foundations (MIF), along with other researchers and practitioners interested in this “returning” cohort. While the rural brain gain findings are encouraging, research also shows that people are likely to migrate again around their mid-40s to early-50s. At the June MIF meeting, my MIF colleagues and I want to identify opportunities to engage these newcomers longer-term while opening more doors for those thinking about leaving urban life behind. One component of this upcoming session will be a time to reflect on why the current leaders of our organizations----myself included----have chosen to stay and invest in our rural communities. My decision to stay in rural Minn. boils down to fact that this is where my roots are. My great-great grandfather homesteaded in rural Freeborn County northwest of Albert Lea in 1862. Originally, our family lived and farmed on the shore of Penny Lake and continued farming in rural Freeborn county for the following three generations. Inspired by my “roots,” as a young man, I aspired to serve rural Minn. I was fortunate to do so for six years in the state senate and twelve years in Washington, D.C. While I felt honored to serve southern Minn. in Wash., I always knew that I would return home so my kids would be able to have their roots here, as well. Today, I am fortunate to continue to serve this 20-county region as President of the Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation (SMIF). Through SMIF grants, loans, and various programs, we are helping our area’s com-

munities remain viable for a new generation. So, beyond “roots”, here are the Top Five Reasons I Chose Rural: Rural values resonate with me. These values include respect for our natural resources, commitment to community, neighborliness, and pride in our traditions. I enjoy open space and the lack of congestion. I have heard it said that “you know you are in a rural community when you do not have to put on your blinker because everyone knows where you are going.” I celebrate the fact that----for the most part----rural community schools are small enough to provide every student personal attention and an opportunity to succeed. I am comforted that community services are delivered by people I personally know and trust. I appreciate that the mayor and other local officials are both neighbors and friends. I like it that local businesses are run by people with whom I socialize and go to church. Finally, I love that many of our community needs are addressed by neighbors working together in collaboration and partnership and not inhibited by partisan agendas or political gamesmanship. In rural Minn., we largely live by the John Deere creed: “Get ‘er done!” To me, leading a foundation---SMIF----that is all about rural is very much an “affair of the heart”. As always, I welcome your comments and questions. You can reach me at timp@ smifoundation.org or (507) 455-3215. We’d love hear why you either stuck around, came back, or relocated to a more rural setting for the first time. Tweet #ruralbychoice to @Tim_ Penny.

Letter about clean water is a God given right... To the Editor, I am heavily invested in Southeastern Minn. My family is here, my small business is here, and my farm is here. As a landowner, I strongly support landowner’s rights. But, there is a God given right to clean water. Our farmers do their best to protect their land and our water. Their soil is their livelihood. Their drinking water comes from wells on their property. Farmers use local conservation experts to protect local watersheds. Four generations of the Pieper family have worked with our local Soil and Water Conservation District to help protect the Crooked Creek Watershed. I currently have riparian land enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program helping protect the Winnebago Creek. I want my children to live in a healthy and safe environment. There is no more important responsibility than to preserve the quality of life for our children and grandchildren. Tell Greg Davids to stop threatening to kill clean water solutions. Tell him to look after the welfare of Southeastern Minnesota and not corporate interests. Jon Pieper Candidate Minn. State House

Government this week • Monday, June 1, Lanesboro City Council, City Hall, 5:30 p.m. • Monday, June 1, Preston City Council, Council Chambers, 6 p.m. • Tuesday, June 2, Fillmore County Commissioners, Courthouse, 9 a.m. • Tuesday, June 2, Houston School Board, 5:30 p.m. • Tuesday, June 2 Ostrander City Council, Community Center, 6 p.m. • Tuesday, June 2, Rushford Village City Council, Community Center, 7 p.m. • Thursday, June 4, Fountain City Council, City Office, 7:30 p.m. • Monday, June 8, Whalan City Council, City Hall, 5 p.m. • Monday, June 8, Spring Valley City Council, City Hall, 6 p.m. • Monday, June 8, City of Rushford City Council, City Hall, 6:30 p.m. • Monday, June 8, Chatfield City Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Monday, June 8, Wykoff Council, City Hall, 7 p.m. • Monday, June 8, Houston City Council, City Hall, 7:30 p.m. Schedule subject to change.

Letter about RushfordPeterson school funding... To the Editor, Thank you, thank you Stan Gudmundson!! Your article in the Winona Daily News on May 19 finally answers our one big question. That is..... “How in the world did the school’s superintendent and “powers that be” prove the flood damage to get this huge gift from the state??” It is a known fact that Rushford schools suffered minimal flood damage in 2007. Somehow the politicians and state officials were convinced of the need. Or so we thought. However they had already received $750,000.00. BUT NOW WE KNOW WHY! Dirty Politics! Rep. Greg Davids admitted Rusford didn’t qualify for FEMA or state funds, it sounded like fraud to him. But himself and others wrote the legislation in a way that would give it to them regardless. This is so alarming, disappointing, and just plain disgusting. We hear frequently of the corruption in Washington D.C. and now it is right in our own backyards. Is this how our politicians “represent” their constituants? They definitely won’t get my vote in the future. I will vote for someone I can trust. But then who can we trust? Certainly not our representative and his coherts. This is a serious situation and a great injustice. Are these people above the law? Dirty politics is bad news. Thank you again Stan Gudmundson for your shocking information. Margaret Carlson Houston, MN

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C ommentary Letter about DOT... To the Editor, I just wanted to spend a brief moment to recognize some fine work within our state government. I recently had a very lengthy go around with the Minnesota DOT. Through no fault of my own, I found myself in a complicated situation and had no idea where to turn. Though I thought it was a complete shot in the dark, I found State Representative Greg Davids and his office staff to be unbelievably helpful. They helped me navigate through my issue and come to a very favorable conclusion. In a day and age where everyone wants to complain about government and our political leaders, I feel it’s important to point out that there are a few good ones left! Respectfully, Neil Beckman Caledonia, MN

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By Lee H. Hamilton There have been encouraging signs on Capitol Hill of late that Congress’s long slide into irrelevance may be slowing. Agreements on Medicare reimbursements in both houses, and on Iran, No Child Left Behind, Pacific trade and other issues in various committees led last month to a chorus of relieved approval both in Wash.and Lee H. in the press. Hamilton Less noticed, but equally important, a report from the Bipartisan Policy Center found that Congress worked more during the first quarter of this year than the past few years, and that the amendment process in the SenLetter about Greg Davids for ate is once again functioning as it’s and against land buffers... supposed to. To the Editor, But let’s not go overboard. Major It is very confusing to a reader challenges lie immediately ahead, when Greg Davids states he is chief among them how Congress both AGAINST and FOR land handles the budget. Politicians on buffers. Capitol Hill are coming more to Land buffers and clean water go agreement. Modest bills are being hand in hand as buffers help propassed. And we have a taste of tect our water sources. Therefore, bipartisanship. If Congress finds any vote FOR or AGAINST land that it likes feeling productive, buffers affects our children, parthen I’ve got some suggestions for ents, grandparents, and ourselves. turning these first, tentative steps Mr. Davids, are you FOR or into full-blown progress. AGAINST land buffers and clean water? Will you continue to flip flop on issues that affect each Letter about follow up to and every one of us in Southcommentary on “Insure east Minn., whether families are domestic tranquility”... involved in farming, fishing, or To the Editor, another activity? It has come to my attention – If you, as a voter, value clean the parents of Jessica Ghawi, who water for your children, I urge you was one of twelve people who to vote for different representation were killed in the Aurora, Colo. in 2016; someone more in tune mass shooting, were ordered by a with Southeast Minnesota’s clean judge in Colo. to pay $220,000 water needs. to the manufacturers who sold Sincerely, James Holmes the weapon that Berta Aug killed their daughter. Colo. state Preston, MN law requires that plaintiffs who sue the manufacturers of gun products pay the companies legal fees if they lose their case. (In 2005 President Bush signed a law protecting gun makers from being sued.) In 2004 the law prohibiting assault weapons expired. When you come to a puddle in the road/ President Bush opposed extenpath you_______. sion of the law and the Republican controlled congress agreed. • Turn around.................. 0% April 10-12 the NRA Con• Walk through it........... 20% vention took place in Nashville, Tenn. It was attended by a num• Find a different route.. 80% ber of Republican Presidential • Do whatever everyone else hopefuls, including Ted Cruz, does.................................. 0% Marco Rubio, Lindsey Graham, • Take off shoes and walk Mike Huckabee, Scott Walker, through it......................... 0% Mike Pence, Jeb Bush, Bobby Jindal, Rick Perry, Rick Santorum. Next week’s reader Donald Trump was added as a speaker. The NRA contributes to poll question: their campaigns and enlists their Do you feel our nation support in passing legislation that is becoming more promotes the sale of guns, not the racially divided? safety of the American people. Respectfully submitted, Cast your vote at Yvonne Nyenhuis fillmorecountyjournal.com Lanesboro, MN

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First, it needs to remember that our founders placed Congress first in the constitutional firmament. It has been far too timid. As has been noted, “Congress today is a reactive body, taking its cues from the President: sometimes in deference to him, sometimes in opposition to him, occasionally in agreement with him — but always in reference to him.” That’s not the definition of a co-equal branch of government. And it’s not just the President. Congress leaves regulatory decisions to federal agencies with little direction or oversight, hands economic power to the Federal Reserve, and has allowed the Supreme Court to become the central policymaking body on controversial issues from campaign finance to affirmative action to environmental regulation. Second, Congress needs to return to good process. This is not a panacea, but it enhances the prospect of getting things right. Returning in both houses to the so-called “regular order” of committee hearings and amendments would do wonders for restoring transparency, encouraging factfinding, hearing all sides, weighing options, and finding agreement. Congress has adopted some really bad habits on procedure by passing huge bills in secret, bypassing committees, curbing participation of members, and sharply limiting debate and amendments. Calling an end to all of that would boost Capitol Hill’s chances of crafting legislation that represents what’s best for Americans. And discouraging legislators from tying two unrelated issues together — the tactic that led to the unconscionably long approval process for Attorney General Loretta Lynch — would help policy get made on its merits. Third, members need to understand that their conduct has a direct impact on Americans’ trust in Congress. Too many have a constricted view of what it means to serve. They understand their responsibility to represent their constituents, but apparently feel little or no responsibility to get legislation enacted into law or to make the country work. They are

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satisfied with issuing political statements, casting a vote, or passing a bill — but not caring if it can pass the other house and get signed by the President. This approach fails the ultimate test of the legislative process, which is to find remedies to the nation’s challenges. Members spend too much time raising money, politicking, and legislating on trivial or pointlessly political matters. Too few take the time and effort to master the legislative process or to bear down on the work their constituents sent them to pursue: crafting legislation, debating bills, deliberating with their colleagues and reaching a consensus on the serious problems confronting the country. They don’t need new rules to fix this. They just need to go to work.

Finally, Congress should heed the lesson of these past few months and re-energize its commitment to negotiation and compromise. There’s room in politics for elected leaders who do not back down on their principles, but these politicians can’t be allowed to dominate the process. If they do, the legislative process deadlocks and representative government becomes impossible. Skillful legislators know how to honor their firmly held principles while still finding common ground. The progress we’ve seen of late on Capitol Hill is proof that these legislators exist. May their ranks increase. Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University. CLIP N’ SAVE

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• Session 1: June 22-26 (Makeup days June 29 & June 30) • Session 2: July 6-10 (Makeup days July 11 & 12) • Session 3: July 13-17 (Makeup days July 20 & 21) • Session 4: July 27 - July 31 (Lanesboro only - Afternoon ) (Makeup days August 3 & 4) Morning Lessons: 10:35-11:30 Levels 1, 3, 5 11:35-12:30 Levels 2, 4, 6

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What? says: “Stricter gun regulation will not stop crime, but it will reduce it” Ya, that worked in Chicago. Kim Wentworth says: @sv80- didn’t I read somewhere that we as a people came to this land in search of a different way of life and freedom from totalitarian rule? look at my first post on this and write a letter to David Clark Jr sheriff of Milwaukee county Wisconsin and ask him his thoughts on gun violence. look at 3 cities, Chicago, New York, Washington, DC these 3 have the strictest gun control policies but still have the highest murder by gun rate. Gun ownership has nothing to do with “feeling more powerful” than others. if you want to live in a socialist or communist or fascist state with restricted freedoms have at it but don’t think you will have success here in America. Liberalism has always been great at blaming everything and everyone else but the man in the mirror for the” problems” they perceive. @REDHORSE51, waytogo, shame on you- isn’t it amazing how fast our liberal friends have gotten off of the FARCE belief of global warming, lol. sv80 says: Mr. Wentworth: What would happen if I decided to drive a largetracked caterpillar down the interstate because I wanted to protect myself against road rage or reckless drivers? How far do you think I would get before law enforcement forced me off the highway? I need a drivers license, registration, and in most states, some kind of drivers training. What’s more I have to pass both a written and a drivers test before I can legally drive. Also, I’m restricted to the kind of vehicle I can drive on the highway. Obviously I’m not allowed to drive a tank around town. So why can’t we have the same kind of restrictions and requirements for gun ownership? I have owned a .32 revolver and a shotgun for many years. That should be enough protection for both you and me. Neither one of us should have the right to own a military assault rifle unless we can prove it is of absolute necessity. Using the first amendment as allowing you to own any kind of firearm you wish is unrealistic. Multiple round highly technical assault rifles did not exist in the time of our founding fathers. I doubt whether they would approve of them now for the average citizen. The Constitution also did not give slaves the right to vote. So do we want to enforce that, too? If you want to follow a strict, narrow interpretation of the Consititution as you seem to want to do, then I guess they still shouldn’t be allowed to vote. Also, you conveniently ignored my reference to European countries and their much lower gun/crime rate. Go back and read my post. Obviously you have no rational, credible response to that. Anybody who thinks the easy availability of guns, all kinds, has no relation to gun crime is not facing reality. Once again, I reference the European countries. I wonder if you are capable of answering this post without being ridiculing and sarcastic. People use this kind of response when they don’t have a good counter argument. Shame on you says: TO SV80: Yes, you are right, law enforcement would force you off the road if you drove a cat down the interstate. If someone shot a gun on the interstate, law enforcement would stop them as well. Both these things are illegal. Law abiding citizens that own guns, aren’t shooting them on the interstate, or in town, your argument is beyond ridiculous. Just to be clear, you own guns and are against banning, in your words “military assault rifles”. Could you please tell me if more people are killed by handguns and shotguns every year or military assault rifles? I also have never, once in my life, heard anyone use the first amendment as a reason to own any type of gun. You need to do a lot more research on the Constitution before you should even attempt to post again. This post alone makes everything you say questionable. You mention the constitution not giving slaves the right to vote and if we should enforce this today. I think we should definitely enforce this, because it would not matter since slavery does not exist today. Another good argument made by you! You go on to mention Europe and their lower gun crime rate. That is true in some places, unfortunately is not based on gun ownership. Take a look at Switzerland, then tell me if gun ownership is related to the gun crime rate. Once you do some actual thorough research instead of just finding certain things, and clinging to them for dear life, you might change your mind. I doubt it though. Lastly, you say people ridicule and use sarcasm when they don’t have a good response to an argument. That is simply not true, they start doing this when they realize the person they are debating with is basing their argument simply on their beliefs and not facts. I do hope you keep trying to push your agenda, that is your right. Just please don’t lie and try to deceive people when doing it. See more comments at

The facts on the R-P school project Response to Stan Gudmundson letter regarding R-P Schools By John Linder More than six months ago, the voters of the R-P School District passed a building referendum helped by the generous support of the state. It is unfortunate John Linder that a small butvocal group that opposed the referendum are still making claims of theft, deceit misappropriation of public funds and incredibly, voter fraud. A recent article by Stan Gudmundson makes these unsupported charges. He laments that no agency will pursue his claims of wrongdoing. Unlike him, they understand that it is difficult to find evidence of wrongdoing when none took place. First, lets take a look at his claim of a paper trail for FEMA, state and insurance money regarding flood damage. There is an extensive paper trail. These agencies do not hand out bags of cash with no accountability. They require estimates and repair invoices. Furthermore, there have been numerous audits and like all public institutions, the school records are public documents, available for inspection and copying. Before and after the referendum, many citizens asked to review these and other documents. No hidden slush fund exists. Second, he complains that the state will not pay 55% of the construction cost. What he fails to mention is that at the time of the referendum the projected interest rate of the bond was expected to be around 4%. As it turns out, the bond rate is 2.72%. This will result in a

savings to the taxpayers of $6 million over the 20-year life of the bond. With the $2.2 million premium paid by the bond company, the actual amount of interest paid will be reduced by over $8 million from the projected amount at the time of the referendum. Since the cost to the R-P taxpayers is less, the state formula for reimbursement will be proportionally less as well. Thirdly, he questions the guarantee from the state. Debt equalization has been used by the state for years to fund school districts based on their relative tax base. They have never defaulted on this obligation. In addition, like general education aid, it is appropriated automatically and does not require any legislative action once it is in place. This is necessary for school districts to plan their budget cycles and to insure that favorable bond ratings are available to keep interest rates as low as possible. In our case, the bond company was convinced, as they were willing to pay a $2.2 million premium to obtain state guaranteed bonds of the highest rating. Fourth, he claims that school taxes will increase 122% by the 20th year of the bond. This is either an intentional attempt to mislead readers or he is misreading the Preliminary Official Statement. The amounts listed for each year are the principal payments for each of the 20 years. Just like a home mortgage, the bond has more interest paid in the early years and more principal paid in the later years. The payments and tax rate needed to pay off the bond will remain constant over the 20 year term. Fifth, he asks if he can get

a good explanation of the Optional Redemption Clause. It is actually quite simple. As an incentive to get the most favorable interest rate, the district guarantees that we will not refinance the bond in the first 10 years. After 10 years, the district has the option to refinance. This would only take place if at that time rates were lower than 2.72%, which is unlikely, but it still gives us that option. Finally, the most troubling accusation of Mr. Gudmundson is his allegation of voter fraud. The integrity of our elections is a fundamental requirement of a functioning democracy. The local voting officials are on a first name basis with most of the voters in their districts and certainly know where they live. He has a duty as a taxpayer and citizen to take any evidence of voter fraud to the local authorities for investigation. If not, he owes an apology to the local voting officials he claims are guilty of allowing criminal misconduct. Unsupported claims of wrongdoing are all too common these days, but they do succeed in upsetting some people. A close look at the facts and documents reveal a much different story. The citizens of the RP School District have a unique opportunity to ensure the quality education of their children for many years to come. Threats of lawsuits and baseless claims of misconduct do nothing to assist with the important task of educating our children. I encourage you to question the administration and the board and get the facts, not speculation and rumor. It is time to get on to the construction as we look to the outstanding future education facility we are going to have.

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There have been plenty of field trips for students as the year winds down. The seniors made the trek to Chicago, and first grade recently ventured to Byron for Oxbow Park. Students at the intermediate school will soon be venturing as far as Decorah, Iowa and as close as Forestville for learning outside the classroom.

Students in Mr. Erichsen’s class were treated to storytelling from Superintendent McDonald. He had the joy of reading “Horton Hatches the Egg” to the kindergarteners, who were thrilled to have a guest reader.

Students in 4th grade spent the day on a farm near Mabel to learn all about farm safety. The day camp focused on how to stay safe around equipment, machinery, and animals. It was very informative for our rural area.

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High School in 1993. Tim had been a crane operator for approximately 15 years and a member of the International Timothy P. Myhre Funeral services for Timothy Union of Operating Engineers P. Myhre were held on Thurs- Local 49. He was very active participating in both stock car day, May racing and motocross racing 28, 2015 at winning many trophies over Peace Unitthe years. He enjoyed doing ed Church pretty much anything outof Christ in doors, especially riding motorR o c h e s t e r. cycle and snowmobiles, and Burial took taking several trips out west. place in Tim also enjoyed tinkering on Wo o d l aw n anything mechanical and just C e m e t e r y Timothy P. Myhre recently started woodworking. in Stewartville. Visitation was held from He also truly enjoyed follow5-8 P.M. on Wednesday, May ing his nephew Zach’s and his 27 at the Hindt Funeral Home girlfriend’s daughter Kyleigh’s sporting and school events. in Spring Valley. Tim Myhre, age 40, of He is survived by his father, Rochester died Friday, May Richard A. (Barbara) Myhre 22, 2015 as the result of inju- and his mother, Patricia ries sustained in a motorcycle Kinney, both of Rochester, accident in Rochester. He was Minn.; brother, Jason (Triborn December 12, 1974 in cia Payne) Myhre of StewartRochester, Minn. to Richard ville, MNinn.; step-sister, BriMyhre and Patricia (Blake) ana Rohde of Byron, Minn.; Kinney. He attended and step-brother, Colin Rohde graduated from Spring Valley of Charlotte, N.C.; paternal

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grandmother, Melba Myhre of Austin, Minn.; nephews: Zach Myhre of Grand Meadow and Kyler and Noah Payne of Stewartville; niece Carissa Amdahl of Byron; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is also survived by his girlfriend, Andrea Wangen and her daughter, Kyleigh Wangen of Rochester. He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents and his paternal grandfather. Condolences may be left at www.Hindtfuneralhomes.com Cheryle Jean Linnane Cheryle Jean (Noecker) Linnane, beloved wife and mother, passed away suddenly in her Bluffton home on May 17, 2015. She Cheryle Jean was born Linnane in Decorah, Iowa to Clifford and Eunice (Vail) Noecker on July 17, 1945. She attended Decorah schools and then married Leo Patrick Linnane of Bluffton, Iowa on June 24, 1961. They moved from Decorah to Rochester, Minn., and then to Faribault, Minn., where she worked at the State Hospital, and later, some day-care while raising three daughters of her

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. own. In 1987 they moved to Preston, Minn., where they farmed and she worked at the Preston Care Center as a CNA/ TMA for almost 30 years. In 1988 they moved back to Decorah and the family farm in Bluffton. She loved and enjoyed her children and grandchildren, gardening, reading, and working jigsaw puzzles. She was proud of her Norwegian and Sioux Indian heritage and attended the annual Nordic Fest held in Decorah. She is survived by her husband, Leo, of 54 years; three daughters: Tammet Linnane Jerrow of Colorado Springs, Colo., Valarie Linnane Lund of Canton, Minn., and Paula (Tony) Severson of Preston, Minn.; grandchildren: Angel (Josh) Cross, Time (Sharla) Jerrow, Phillip Jerrow, Kyle Linnane, Michaela Lund, Noah Lund, Adam Severson, Megan Severson, Jordan Quandahl; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Elaine (Gaylon) Bolson of Decorah; and many nieces, nephews, and beloved sistersand brothers-in-law. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Marylin (Ronald) Bloxham; and an infant grandson, TJ Severson. A celebration of life is being planned for a later date. She will be truly missed by many and remain close in our hearts.

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tion of Highway 43 and Pine Meadows Lane, running along the south side of Pine Meadows Lane, to the new school site, and a section from Nannestad Lane, but Root River Community Church, along the east side of the school district’s athletic complex, to the new school site. A fourth north trail is also proposed, parallel to Highway 43, from Pine Meadows Lane north to Olson Drive. Additionally, crossing signs and lighting for crossing Highway 43 at W. Center Street, Northview Road, and Olson Drive are also included. The city and school district jointly sought quotes to help put in a grant request forward for infrastructure funding from the state and two proposals for the scope of work were received. The council approved the proposal from Chatfield firm Community Economic Development Associates (CEDA). The $1,500 project will provide 25 hours to complete the application based on provided information. The second quote, from Community Design Group, of Minneapolis, was considerably higher. The R-P School District and the City of Rushford plan to split the cost of the grant submittal, See RUSHFORD Page 9 

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

First Baptist Church-Preston.…………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 7: 00pm 108 Chatfield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4960 First English Lutheran Church.………...……..…..Sundays - 9 : 00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland.................................Sundays - 9: 00am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318

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

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

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

Pioneer Presby terian Church…………....…….…..Sundays - 8 : 30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church ………..........Sundays - 10 : 30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2503 R iver Of Life Regional Church 220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853 Root Prairie Lutheran Church …………...…..…Sundays - 10 : 0am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4455

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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although no official commitment has been made by school. According to Sarvi, Superintendent Ehler will bring the request to the school board at their June 15 meeting. Sarvi

cautioned that the project may not be funded 100% and that the city may have to look at some monetary support in the future. Public Works Director Jeff Copley has submitted a letter noting his retirement, effective December 31, 2015. Copley

Monday, June 1, 2015 has been with the department for more than 16 years. “He believes it’s time to move on,” stated Administrator Sarvi. A plan for transition will be brought forward to the council. It’s likely that Copley will begin to serve in a part-time capacity later this summer as

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the transition is put into place. A preliminary plan is expected at the June 8 council meeting. A labor management meeting will also be held in June. Also related to the Public Works Department, the council has approved the construction of a 24’x36’ structure for seasonal storage of sand, gravel, and other equipment. The Capital Projects budget for City Garage and Street Department has sufficient funds to cover the estimated cost of $11,00012,000. A public meeting with Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), to discuss emerald ash borer quarantine of Fillmore County, will be held Wednesday, June 3, at 6 p.m., at Montini Hall in Rushford.

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April 24, Minnesota Department of Agriculture confirmed EAB infestation in the county in a boulevard tree in the city. The meeting will be an opportunity to provide input on the adoption of a formal quarantine. The MDA will take comments on the quarantine from May 15 to June 30 and proposes to adopt the quarantine July 15. The quarantine limits the movement of ash trees and limbs, and hardwood firewood out of the county. Proposed language can be found www. mda.state.mn.us/eab. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, June 15, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend. www.traditionspreston.com 1-507-765-3837 E.O.E

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Becky’s Food Tales By Becky Hoff

Grow your own Early June is an exciting time of year in Minn. Warm weather has finally come, and everything is full on green and beautiful! Flowers are blooming, and tender seedlings are being planted to give us lovely summer veggies. Young and fragile pepper and tomato plants will grow big and strong over the coming months, giving us ample harvests for salsa making later on this year. Insignificant looking seeds such as cucumber, melon and zucchini will grow monstrous

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vines and give us more food than we know what to do with. There is something very satisfying about digging in the dirt and growing your own food. Even if you’re not Farmer Brown growing 40 acres to feed your family, you can still delight in picking tomatoes and beans that you have nurtured from seed to table. Sharing a bumper crop of green beans with a friend or bringing heirloom tomatoes to a relative says ‘I love you’ in a way that no greeting card can replicate. And eating fresh homegrown produce is a delicious way to take care of yourself! We all know we’re supposed to eat our vegetables every day, but many of us fall short of doing that for one reason or another. Tending your own garden is a great way to get those fresh vegetables we know we’re supposed to be eating into our diets, and get a little fresh air and exercise while you’re at it! It’s not too late to get a garden

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Recognizing two businesses in Rushford!

The Rushford Peterson Valley Chamber held two ribbon cutting ceremonies on Friday, April 17.

The first event welcomed Derek Berg and his new Farm Bureau Financial Services business in Rushford, located at 305 S. Elm Street. Farm Bureau Financial Services offers a full line of insurance products. Derek is pictured (center) with RP Valley Chamber Board members and business and city representatives. Pictured left to right: Megan Boyum, Jen Hengel, Gary Marcoux, Rodney Darr, Doug Botcher, Steve Sarvi, Peggi Redalen, and Brock Spangenberg.

½ cup olive oil (not extra virgin) Zest and juice of one orange (not the white part of the zest, just the orange colored stuff) A thumb-sized chunk of fresh ginger root, peeled and grated 2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground black pepper 1-2 cloves of garlic, pressed or finely minced Whisk marinade ingredients together, then brush onto an assortment of skewered vegetables. Chunks of zucchini, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms and peppers are all good candidates for this recipe. Katie notes that hard vegetables such as carrots or sweet potatoes take a very long time to get done on a grill, and recommends sticking with softer vegetables so everything gets done at roughly the same time. Grill on low but direct heat for 10-15 minutes, turning every few minutes until desired level of doneness is achieved. Brush with more marinade before serving.

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in this year! I have planted my garden as late as mid-June on many different occasions, and while the harvest comes a little later, you can still get good results. So if you were thinking of planting a garden but haven’t gotten around to it yet, don’t delay! Get those seeds and seedlings into the ground! If you don’t have a space in your yard for a garden, look into renting a community garden space in your community. The Harmony Community Garden is in the process of being built, and spaces will be available in 1-2 weeks, weather willing. Information can be found on the City of Harmony website, harmony.mn.us. Click on the ‘Community Garden’ link on the right hand side of the page to view the garden application, and rules for the Community Garden. Happy Gardening! My sister Katie is a talented cook, and has a way with cooking vegetables. Creamy kale soups, pans of roasted vegetables, and homemade pasta sauces are all things I have enjoyed at her table. Here is her recipe for grilled vegetable kabobs. These would make a

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graduation ceremony has been moved to 8 p.m., Friday, June 5.

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The second event welcomed Root River Floral to its new location in Rushford, located at 303 S. Elm Street. Root River Floral is a full service florist and gift shop with daily floral delivery for Lanesboro, Peterson, Rushford, & Houston. Owner Cindy Thesing is pictured with RP Valley Chamber Board members and business and city representatives. Pictured left to right: Megan Boyum, Jen Hengel, Rae Tveten (Root River Floral employee), Steve Sarvi, Doug Botcher, Gary Marcoux, Peggi Redalen, and Rodney Darr. Photos provided by Jennifer Hengel

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Joe Gosi’s 80th Birthday and 30 years in business on June 7th. Open House 10am to 6pm at Preston Apple & Berry Farm Also a welcome party for the future owners.

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Girl Scout Bronze Award project Girl Scout Troop 40181 in Lanesboro just completed the Girl Scout Bronze Award leadership project. The Bronze Award is the highest award a Girl Scout Junior (grade 4-5) can earn. Amanda Amdahl, Arianna Huntington, Malia Tessum, and Hannah Luck spent the last six months working as a team to complete the project. Girls were required to identify a community issue they cared about and develop girl-led solutions to positively impact the community. The girls focused their leadership project on the area of community health; especially keeping kids healthy and active. The troop attended Girl Scout camp last summer and was introduced to the game of gaga, which is a form of dodgeball played in large hexagonal “gaga pit”. The girls liked the idea that the game got kids active and exercising but was also super fun. They also like the idea that once a pit was installed it would be a free activity for local kids and families. The girls completed a presentation for the Lanesboro Park Board about the com-

munity benefits of the project and received permission to install a gaga pit in Sylvan Park. Through Girl Scout cookie sales and donations from local Girl Scout troops, the girls raised over $750 to complete the project.

The girls had the opportunity to develop some building and construction skills and worked as a team to install the pit (along with family support) on May 9. The girls look forward to seeing local kids and tourists playing gaga this summer.

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7th annual Rhubarb Run promises miles of good, healthy humor The family-friendly Rhubarb Run invites runners, joggers, and walkers of all ages to kick up their heels on Saturday, June 6. The starting line for the 5K or 1-mile Rhubarb Run is one block west of downtown Lanesboro, off County Road 8. Check-in and same-day registration begin at 8 a.m. under the ball field pavilion. Race time is 9 a.m. Online registration before midnight Thursday, June 4 makes race day extra easy: http:// www.signmeup.com/103623. A Rhubarb Run awards ceremony follows the Rhubarb National Anthem and kicks off the 11th Annual Rhubarb Festival in Sylvan Park at 10 a.m. The Run lets you burn off calories before you indulge in a feast of free rhubarb treat samples at the Rhubarb Festival Recipe Contest. Rhubarb Run 2015 promises more humorous traditions. Winners in eight categories take home fresh rhubarb pies. All race entrants get the Grand Rhubarb Treatment: serenade of accordion music along the scenic river course, ceremonial

fanning with rhubarb leaves at the finish line, reviving shot of perky local rhubarb elixir, rhubarb refreshments, onsite photographer (wear your wildest running apparel) and other fun surprises. After the race events, runners are invited to stay for a day of rib-tickling rhubarb attractions, including the festival’s signature rhubarb treat tasting event, Lanesboro Farmer’s Market, a line-up of live local music, a pie making contest, Cock-A-Doodle Zoo, rhubarb games, art, read-aloud stories, bake sales and vendors of tasty rhubarb foods, artisan items, and humorous rhubarb goods. All proceeds from the Run support the Lanesboro Public Library. Run sponsors include HyVee, Kwik Trip, AccordioNation, Frank Wright, Road ID ,and the Fillmore County Journal. For more information about the Rhubarb Run, visit the Rhubarb Run webpage, www. rhubarbrun.org or email the Race Director at RhubarbRun@RhubarbFestival.org.

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Girl Scout Troop 40181 members Amanda Amdahl, Arianna Huntington, Malia Tessum, and Hannah Luck show their finished “gaga pit” in Sylvan Park, Lanesboro, where the public is invited to play gaga, a form of dodgeball. Photo submitted

basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits Peter L. Jergenson toward an associate in applied Air Force Airman Peter L. science degree through the Jergenson graduated from Community College of the Air basic military training at Joint Force. Base San Antonio-Lackland, Jergenson is the son of San Antonio, Tex. The airman Annettie and Terry Jergenson completed an intensive, eight- of Houston, Minn. week program that included He is a 2014 graduate training in military discipline of Houston High School, and studies, Air Force core Houston, Minn. values, physical fitness, and

F & M Community Bank joins the ranks as major sponsor of Boots & Badges: Honoring Fillmore County Veterans The Fillmore County Journal is working on a special publication dedicated to the veterans of Fillmore County. This historic legacy publication will present a tribute to all Fillmore County Veterans who have served in the military dating back to the War

of 1812. With Ellen Whalen, Project Coordinator, working closely with local Veterans and their families to make sure everyone is included in this special hard-cover book, Jana Olson, Creative Director, will be coordinating the layout of the entire finished product. This is a massive undertaking, and the Fillmore County Journal is proud to announce that F & M Community Bank, with locations in Chatfield and Preston, has generously supported this project as a major sponsor. “F & M Community Bank is extremely proud to be a part of this project. We could think of no project more worthy of our support than one that honors

the veterans of our area and the sacrifices made by their service. The stories that will be found in the pages of Boots & Badges will be of those that we may see every day without knowing of the sacrifices they made for us. These stories will be a personal experience for both the veteran and citizen alike,” shared Charles Aug, President and Chief Operating Officer of F & M Community Bank. The content submission deadline is June 30, 2015. The preorder deadline for purchasing this book is September 1, 2015. And, Boots & Badges: Honoring Fillmore County Veterans will be made available in late October 2015. Please keep an eye on the Fill-

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Twin foals become world famous By Barb Jeffers Twin Appaloosa foals born at Brush Poppin’ Ranch near Peterson, Minn. have gained notoriety around the world since their birth on May 13, 2015. Jeff and Sylvia Passow, owners of Brush Poppin’ Ranch were very surprised by the twins birth and also by the attention they have gained. The world has taken notice due to the infrequency of twin foals being born healthy. Normally when a mare carries twins “you usually lose one or both, and sometimes even the mare,” states Sylvia. The mare was “huge” says Sylvia, “but it never crossed my mind that she was having twins” saying that she thought the reason the mare was so big and uncomfortable during the last month was due to the fact that she was an older mare who had already had eight foals. But “there was something always telling me in the back of my mind that there was something different about this birth,” Sylvia explained, saying “I’ve never put in a mare as early as I put her in,” and she “kept an extra close eye on her” way before her due date. The mare was three days past what Sylvia thought was her due date and had begun “waxing” on May 12, which means she was getting close to delivery. Sylvia posted on her facebook page that she would be on “foal watch” that evening. With a camera in the barn and a monitor in her bedroom, Sylvia is able to keep an eye on mares when they are close to foaling from the comfort of her bed, getting up periodically to check on them. About 2 a.m. on May 13, Sylvia could tell the mare was in labor and continued to check on her occasionally. At approximately 3 a.m. she could see a “bubble”- the first part of the placenta - “which means the foal is in the birth canal”, she explains. Now watching intently, Sylvia suddenly saw the mare’s

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was bright red like the uterus. Sylvia has had two mares prolapse, one she was able to save and one did not survive, so she knows what it looks like - and it didn’t look quite like it - but she says “it was close enough to scare me” - so she decided to call the vet. Although her cell phone never works in the barn, it did on this occasion, and she got the vet on the phone. As she was looking at the bubble and explaining it to the vet, “all of a sudden the bubble moved!”, says Sylvia. To say the least, Sylvia was shocked. She looked closer and could see a pair of little feet in the bubble! She opened the bubble and “sure enough there was a little nose in there” and she exclaimed to the vet “there’s two!” Sylvia said “his front legs had to of been practically laying on top of the filly’s hind legs because that’s how soon he came out” after the filly was born. Since the “bag”, or placenta, was so red they were afraid that the colt could be what is called a “red bag foal” meaning the placenta detached from the uterus too soon and could have possibly caused some brain damage from lack of oxygen and nutrients. But, she says, “we were really lucky - the only part of the bag that was red was the little part over his nose and his feet”, so she thinks maybe when they were birthing only that part may have let go too early “but the rest of it looked good and the umbilical cord looked good”, states Sylvia. The vet had said to watch the colt closely because if it was a red bag foal there are some things they could do that may help him, so Sylvia watched him very closely. After the foals were born, Sylvia let them lie next to the mare with the umbilical cords still attached for as long as the mare would continue to lay down, which was quite awhile, to let the foals get as much of blood and nutrition through the umbilical cord as they could get. When it came time to nurse,

Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips! the filly took to it right away so Sylvia knew she had gotten important colostrum, but she wanted to make sure the stud colt received some also, so she used colostrum she had saved from last year and “he slopped that right down”, she says. Sylvia said “he had a really good sucking reflex and once he got that colostrum the colt was up and alert”, Sylvia commented. The colt is the smaller of the two and is about a hand shorter than the filly but seems to be thriving just as the filly is. Sylvia states “they have energy and they are filling out like normal foals would” and their personalities are starting to show up already. The filly is “very inquisitive and very bold,” states Sylvia, saying she will check out the chickens and check out people, even nibbling on pockets. The colt is “more of a mama’s boy” and likes to stay close to mama and is a little more leery, she says. The sire of the foals is Regal Tie Dyed and the mother, Baby Dolls Secretary, goes back to the famous Triple Crown winner, Secretariat. Sylvia explains that Secretariat’s first foal was bred to an Appaloosa mare, and that foals name was First Secretary and he sired many foals, one of which was Proud Secretary, and Brush Poppin Ranch stood Proud Secretary for several years as their stallion, and he is Baby Dolls Secretary’s sire. Names for the foals have not yet been chosen. Sylvia states “usually I go through their lineage and pick out pieces, but they all kind of pick out their own names in a way, there’s a name that seems to fit them” so she waits for that name to come to her. She says “with these twin foals it’s coming a lot harder because it has to be something special” because they are so special. Brush Poppin’ Ranch has had many suggestions for names

some of which include: Jack & Jill, Hansel & Gretel, Salt & Pepper, Freckles & Speckles, and Razzle & Dazzle, just to name a few. Both Jeff and Sylvia are surprised by the world-wide attention the foals have received. After the foals were born, Sylvia posted pictures on her Facebook page, as she always does when a foal is born, and says she was “astounded” at the reaction. She has had people contact her from Australia, Britain, Canada, and many other countries as well as from all over the United States. The story of the twin foals has been in numerous newspapers and on local as well as national television. The first photos of the foals that Sylvia posted on Facebook after they were born have over 20,000 “likes” so far. Sylvia states she was “taken aback by all of the attention” the foals have received. Jeff said the world-wide interest in the foals was “unexpected” and “caught him off guard” as he knew the chances of having full term healthy twins was rare but he didn’t know how rare. According to Sylvia, the odds are 1 in 500,000 “and that’s not taking into account their color - the chances of getting a foal colored this way are slim - and to get two colored so uniquely makes the odds even higher,” she says. For Jeff and Sylvia Passow the birth of the twin foals is probably a once in a lifetime occurrence and they could not be happier that both the foals are thriving and could not be more proud that they were born at Brush Poppin’ Ranch. For more information on Brush Poppin’ Ranch and to stay updated on the foals “like” their Facebook page at facebook. com/Brush Poppin Ranch. The website for Brush Poppin Ranch is www.brushpoppinranch.com. The phone number is (507) 875-2636.

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

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Rochester Children’s Museum

Its field trip season! Some neat pics from a preschool trip to the Rochester Children’s Museum. Look like fun!

Commonweal Theatre

The sophomore class at the Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro attending a musical play about Woody Guthrie. Great day for a field trip! Thanks Mrs. Bren!

Spring Play A few pics from the Spring Play the weekend of May 23. Lots of humor and great fun! Terrific job kids, and Rachael S.!

Mrs. Swenson’s Class What did you want to be when you were in kindergarten? Looks like Ms. Swenson’s class has big plans! This would be a great pic to save for when these kids graduate!

Trolly Trip

Great day for a trolley trip! 3rd graders went to to Soldier’s Field May 22. Great weather!

So Proud

So proud of our Kindergarten teachers and their students. They have really grown this year!

Track & Field What a great Track and Field Day in Winona on May 20! Great job Gopher students and staff!

3rd Grade Field Trip

Some nice pictures from the 3rd grade field trip to Soldier’s Field in Rochester, MN. What a timely learning experience!

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The Peterson City Council held a special meeting May 20 to approve the bid for the County 25 project. Pictured left to right, clockwise, are councilors Loren Rue and Dave Colbenson, City Clerk Megan Boyum, Mayor Tim Hallum, County Engineer Ron Gregg, and councilors Dick Lee and Gail Boyum. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner

Whether or not a short section of retaining wall on the south side of County 25 will be removed and the ground sloped to meet the new roadway has yet to be seen. Securing releases from both property owners has not been completed and according to the city, one property owner wishes to keep the wall. The county will need to secure a temporary right of way to remove the wall and will be contacting the affecting property owners. “It’s a future maintenance headache,” cautioned Gregg. The project deadline is October 15, but Gregg estimates it could be finished much sooner if the process gets rolling. If the contractor is not finished by the deadline, penalty fees, based on working days, take effect. Yaggy Colby Associates Engineer David Strauss and financial consultant Mike Bubany, of David

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Our main museum, in the Thurber Building, has a collection of historical dresses, antique sewing machines, sports trophies, Western Day props, antique furniture, plus many other historical artifacts from the Chatfield area. We have a small artist gallery with artwork by Chatfield area artists. Our museum houses the composite graduation pictures from Chatfield High School dating back to the 1800’s.

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. Drown Associates, will propose financing to the city at the June 10 council meeting. “If they can get on it right away and can stay on schedule, we could get this done before October 15. It sounds like the contractor is eager to get in here. That’s

why we’re meeting tonight, to get the green light to move along,” stressed Gregg. “There’s going to be some disturbance, there’s going to be a little interruption, but like I told someone today, just put up with it for this year and we won’t see you for 25 years.”

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Do you remember what was happening in Fillmore County the week of June 2, 1986? Our team searched the archives to find Volume 1, Number 34 of the Fillmore County Journal, and here’s what we found.

Our second museum is in the Thurber Community Center, 21 Second Street SE. As you enter this museum we have the Pease Wildlife area. It includes many preserved animals and fish. We also have a display of older traps, and hunting and fishing equipment.

We love to share our museums, no matter how large or small your group. Feel free to call Toni at 507-867-4094 or Nancy at 507-867-3756.

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Metz’s Hart-Land Creamery keeps cheese fresh and local By Morgan McManimon-Myers has been dairy farming just out- according to his wife, Mariann, For the Metz family, every side of Hart, Minn. on 25909 has “always talked about cheese month is dairy month. Jeff Metz County Rd. 102 for 30 years, and making”. That idea began to grow to fruition about seven years ago, when their children – daughters Alicia, Courtney, Brittany, her husband Nick Agrimson, and son Nathan – started expressing interest in working on the farm as well. Jeff and Mariann started thinking of ways to expand the business, and according to Mariann, sat down for a family meeting about five years ago to figure out how serious the kids were about staying on the farm, and to explore the idea of starting their own cheese making creamery. Everyone was on board, and this launched the Metzes into a 5-year process of researching cheese making and equipment, Some of the Hart-Land ladies. Photo provided by Metz Hart-Land Creamery looking at the current market to see what gaps could be filled, and building their facility. They added a creamery onto their existing milkhouse so there could be a 307 Industrial Drive, P.O. Box 56, Rushford, Mn 55971 direct line from the dairy where their 200+ cows are milked to the creamery tank. It just doesn’t get fresher than that. The creamery opened in July 2014, and today, Metz’s HartSince 1955 Land Creamery block cheeses and cheese curds in multiple flavors (including Plain, Garlic & Herb, Fax 507-864-2766 6 Pepper, Dill, Chipotle, and Email Ranch) can be found throughout darrellh@acegroup.cc Southeast Minn. in area grocery and convenience stores, including Rushford Foods, numerous HyVees in Rochester, Winona, Owatonna, and Faribault, Jesse Street Java, Norseland Lefse, Pam’s Corner, and the Severson WESTENDORF MFG CO. WESTENDORF MFG CO. Station. Metz’s also ships products straight off their farm. The creamery building con888-515-1405 sists of the milk tank, vats for 888-515-1405 the cheesemaking, coolers, storage coolers, a “wrap room” for packaging, a viewing room so visitors can see the facility and equipment and watch the cheese making process, as well as an office. The farm is very supportive of community involvement, and often have couples, families, and groups such as 4-H and FFA come out and tour the farm and creamery. “It’s amazing,” says Metz, “how even in a rural community, how far removed people can be from farming.” She says it IN STOCK NOW - Get One While They Last! is incredible to see visitors’ eyes, INGreat STOCK - Get One forNOW Cornstalk BalesWhile Too They Last! especially the youngest ones, be Great for Cornstalk Bales Too opened to the entire story of dairy farming and cheese making. A comment she gets all the time from visitors is how important it is for them to know and their food’s sourcing. She 1-888-515-1405 see says, “People like local food, and 1-888-515-1405 to actually see where their food is coming from.” According to Mariann Metz, the process has been “challenging – starting from scratch, but it has been successful with some 1221 S. Section Ave., Hwy 63 S. Spring Valley, MN very supportive customers.” Her 507-346-7227 • www.marzolfimp.com favorite cheeses include the fresh plain curds, as well as the chipo-

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keeping and cleaning. Their son Nathan and son-in-law Nick run the daily feeding and twice-a-day milking of their four breeds – Holstein, Red Holstein, Jersey, and Brown Swiss, as well as raising corn and alfalfa crops for the months the cows can’t be on pasture. Daughter Alicia takes charge of recordkeeping as well as herd reproduction. Courtney is currently studying dairy science in LaCrosse, while Brittany is a nurse at Mayo and raising the family’s first grandchild, 7-month old Dominick. The Metz’s clearly care for each other, and for their product. Metz states that the most important thing consumers should know is “we’re small, family-owned and operated, and very conscious of how we make and distribute product. We make sure it’s of highest quality, because our family eats it.” There’s more to look forward to from this dairy – not only can you call to tour the farm and See METZ Page 16 

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creamery for yourself and your family, the Metz’s are hoping to have online ordering available by the Christmas holidays. Until then, you can pick up products at one of your local stores or call/ email the farm to order products. Note: Metz recommends saving lengthy shipping until after the

hot months of summer. You can sample their products and many more at the Pine Island Beer, Cheese, and Wine Gala on June 6. Or make your day sweeter with Metz’s Hart-Land Honey products – available in southeast Minn. stores, bakeries, and restaurants as well as by order. You can learn more about Metz’s Hart-Land Dairy, Creamery, and Honey on their web-

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Make the most of market cows By Chuck Schwartau Published in Dairy Star Dairy cows at the end of their productive lives in the milking string have been long considered and called “cull cows”. Considering them in that manner and not thinking about the value they can still add to the dairy business may be giving away too many dollars, and hurting the image of the industry besides. In actuality, these cows play a valuable role in the whole beef system and can contribute one last time to the bottom line of a dairy farm. Several aspects of marketing these cows were revealed by the National Market Cow and Bull Beef Quality Audit (NCBA/ CSU, 1999) and a similar audit conducted by the Alberta Cattle Commission in Canada (1996). Although the dollar values varied a bit between the two audits due to market differences, their conclusions were quite similar. The NCBA audit found that from 29–33% of the nation’s dairy herd and 9–11% of the nation’s beef cow herd is sent to market each year. These marketed cows and bulls contribute 18–20% of the total U.S. beef harvested each year. These market cows are a major source of lean ground beef that is sought by much of the food service industry

and the general consuming public. In both audits, all factors reducing the carcass quality or yield due to defects cost approximately $70 per animal. Some of the factors are more manageable than others, but all need to be considered if producers want to optimize return from these animals. Injection lesions that need to be trimmed out of muscles account for $10.00 or more of the loss. This emphasizes the need to take care where and how injections are administered to animals, as well as considering what products are being used. Injections into higher value muscles result in the most trim and the greatest value loss. This only counts the lesions detected in the packing plant, however. Lesions not found there but are later found by meat cutters or consumers result in a potentially greater loss as customers shy away from beef they find undesirable in their meat counters or on their plates. That is a cost to the whole industry, not just the individual producer. The best way to prevent lesion losses is to follow a good beef quality assurance program (BQA). BQA programs teach management systems to mini-

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mize drug use and emphasize proper administration when use is necessary. These programs usually recommend injections into low value neck muscles or by “tent” methods for placement beneath the skin. They also teach needle selection and emphasize sanitary handling to prevent further infection. For more information about a BQA program, check with your local market since many of them have trained personnel to provide the training for their customers. Bruising is another source of carcass value loss. Both the NCBA and Canadian audits found an average value loss of $4.00 per head due to bruising. Bruises can be minimized by proper livestock facilities and avoiding rough handling while loading stock for the market. General carcass quality and grade are factors that probably cost dairy operators more than anything else when marketing cows. The NCBA audit calculated the following value losses due to carcass characteristics: How can producers recapture some of this lost value? Here are a few steps to help put more value in market cows: •Market in a timely fashion. •Consider putting market cows that are in poor body condition on feed for a short time before marketing them. Feed some of the refusal feed from the milking string plus a little grain. If a cow is lame, this also gives her some time to heal. Keeping them on a dirt lot would be the ideal. •Be careful to calculate your costs. However, a Cornell study found that feeding cows from 70–90 days prior to marketing could add up to 200 lbs to body weight, result in a more desirable fat color, and give producers the opportunity to watch for higher market price days to sell. •Consider implanting and feeding ionophores to market cows, just as if they were beef animals. If you don’t want to utilize a special feeding program, consider these quick hints to add value to market cows: •Make sure all antibiotics have been withdrawn for the proper amount of time. •Don’t sell lame cows. •Don’t sell thin, ‘shelly’ cows. Follow a quality assurance program and have market cows identified as having been through such a program. The bottom line is that following these procedures, along with preventing lesion losses and min-

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More than 220 Century Farms Seeking students for 4-H Speaking Up for honored in 2015, including three Animal Agriculture A 4-H program to increase consumer awareness in Fillmore County College students with an interest in serving as spokespersons for animal agriculture are urged to to apply to be a Minnesota State Fair 4-H Animal Science Speaking Up for Animal Agriculture peer mentor. Six positions are available. This program is sponsored by Minnesota 4-H and Minnesota Livestock Breeders Association. Juanita Reed-Boniface serves as project manager. Persons in these positions will serve as mentors to selected 4-H state fair livestock exhibitors in all species (beef, dairy, sheep, swine, goats, poultry and rabbits) to encourage, model and role-play positive interactions with State Fair visitors to livestock displays. Positions are open to college students age 18 or over with an interest and/or experience in 4-H and livestock exhibits. Other qualifications are communication, teaching and coaching skills, ability to work with a variety of adults and youth, expertise in production,

processing and promotion of one entry tickets, 4-H meal tickets or more animal species and expe- and lodging will be provided. rience as a livestock exhibitor To apply, applicants must and industry spokesperson. See submit a resume, transcript and the Minnesota 4-H website for statement describing why they a complete job description or are interested in this position SPRING DISCOUNT and the industry knowledge, contact AgriFolks@gmail.com. and leadership The program will include a communication, Wet Basement? that they bring to the posione-day orientation and training skills Basement Wall Bowed? Application deadline is July led 4-H and Midwest Dairy staff tion. Foundation Settling? 10; applications willSettling? be accepted on August 25, written materi- Driveway/Sidewalk all positions are filled. Send als for review and coaching and until • FREE Estimates • Financing Available daily support by staff during the completed materials to: Juanita Reed-Boniface, Project Manager, state fair. TollmustFree 1-800-795-1204 2462 Lake George Dr. N.W. Applicants be available the five days ofwww.american-waterworks.com the 4-H Livestock Cedar, MN 55011. For more (Project must be scheduled by June 30, 2015. Cannot be combined with any other offers) Weekend, August 26-30, 2015. information, contact AgriFolks@ A $450 stipend per person, fair gmail.com.

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A Century Farm database is also available at fbmn.org. The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best-attended expositions in the world, attracting 1.8 million visitors annually. Showcasing Minnesota’s finest agriculture, art and industry, the Great Minnesota Get-Together is always 12 Days of Fun Ending Labor Day. Visit mnstatefair.org for more information. Minnesota Farm Bureau – Farmers • Families • Food, is comprised of 78 local Farm Bureau associations across Minn. Members make their views known to political leaders, state government officials, special interest groups and the general public. Programs for young farmers and ranchers develop leadership skills and improve farm management. Promotion and Education Committee members work with programs such as Ag in the Classroom and safety education for children. Join Farm Bureau today and support efforts to serve as an advocate for rural Minnesota, fbmn.org.

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The Minnesota State Fair and the Minnesota Farm Bureau recognize 222 Minnesota farms as 2015 Century Farms. Qualifying farms have been in continuous family ownership for at least 100 years and are 50 acres or more. Century Farm families receive a commemorative sign, as well as a certificate signed by the State Fair and Minnesota Farm Bureau presidents and Governor Mark Dayton. Since the program began in 1976, more than 10,000 Minnesota farms have been recognized as Century Farms. Fillmore County 2015 Century Farms • Preston - Paul and Judy Sikkink, purchased in 1915 • Preston - Wilson Stevens Farm, purchased in 1915 • Rushford - Sorum Farm, purchased in 1882 Information on all Century Farms will be available at the Minnesota Farm Bureau exhibit during the 2015 Minnesota State Fair, which runs August 27 - Labor Day, September 7.

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Dairy Night on the Farm Several county Farm Bureaus throughout Minn. are sponsoring or co-sponsoring a Breakfast or Night on the Farm during June and July. Each event includes a meal and numerous activities for all ages to enjoy, including farm tours, wagon rides, machinery display, petting zoo and much more. The public is invited to Redalen Holsteins, 30046 High Rd., Fountain, Minn. on June 27 at 5 p.m. There is no cost, but a free will donation will be accepted.

Cheeseburgers, beans, and potato salad will be served.Activities will include a corn box, inflatable jump toys, and seeing robotic milking in action For informatin, contact Trinity Johnson at (507) 273-7550 This event is sponsored by Fillmore County American Dairy Association.

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Outstanding chapter service recognized at third session of state ffa convention ST. PAUL – Minnesota FFA chapters and individuals were recognized for their service to FFA, agricultural education, and communities at the third general session of the 86th Minnesota FFA Convention at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities on Tuesday. Camp Courage and Courage Center Chapters were recognized for their contributions to Camp Courage and Courage Center programs. The top contributing chapters in 2014-2015 were: Randolph, Tracy Area, Dawson-Boyd, Tri-City United, Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart, Alden-Conger, MACCRAY, Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop, Sibley East, Truman, GlencoeSilver Lake, Fulda and New Richland-Hartland-EllendaleGeneva. FFA chapters in Minn. have donated $5.5 million to the

Courage Center programs for the past 61 years. Chapters are encouraged to participate in a variety of events to raise funds for the organization. The Minnesota FFA Association is excited to continue such an outstanding partnership with Camp Courage and Friendship. Membership awards Every year, chapters are encouraged to maintain and increase their membership. Chapters were recognized for the percentage of students enrolled in agricultural education courses who are also involved in FFA. FFA Chapters recognized for obtaining 85% membership and higher were: AFSA, Chatfield, Dassel-Cokato, Fairmont, Fertile-Beltrami, Glenville-Emmons, Hutchinson, Lanesboro, Leroy-Ostrander, Maple River, Marshall Area,

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Mountain Lake, New Ulm, Randolph, Redwood Valley, Silver Bay, Sleepy Eye, Springfield, Tracy Area and Upsala. Land of service The 2014-2015 Minnesota FFA State Officer team challenged chapters throughout the year to conduct service projects. Chapters were encouraged to log their hours and activities to participate in the competition against other chapters throughout the state. This year, Minnesota FFA members completed a total of 38,293 service hours. FFA chapters recognized for service were: Howard LakeWaverly-Winsted, Fertile-Beltrami and Academy for Sciences and Agriculture. Chapter exchange of ideas Chapters were encouraged to create displays about their events and showcase them at the 86th Minnesota FFA Convention at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. The top chapter in student development was Morris Area. The top chapter in chapter development was Plainview-ElginMillville. The top chapter in community development was Rockford Middle School. The FFA mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Minn. students who have taken three or more classes in career and technical education, including agricultural education have a graduation rate of 98.7%. Visit www.mnffa.org for more information.

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Minnesota Farm Bureau recognizes Sesquicentennial Farms The Minnesota Farm Bureau is pleased to recognize 21 recipients of the Sesquicentennial Farm award for 2015. A commemorative certificate signed by Governor Mark Dayton, Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson, and Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation President Kevin Paap will be

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Fillmore County police reports Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Casey Michael Anderlik, 23, Riceville, Iowa; 4/17/2015, Speeding (72/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Jazmin M. Cooper, 21, Chatfield, Minn.; 4/13/2015, Compose, Read or Send Electronic Message in Motion or Traffic, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Mohamed Gamal El Makki, 23, Rochester, Minn.; 3/2/2015, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. 3/2/2015, Speeding (39/30), Fine $40. Dustin Lowell Flattum, 28, Lanesboro, Minn.; 4/3/2015, Failure to Stop at Stop Signs or Stop Lines, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Lydia D. Hershberger, 19, Harmony, Minn.; 4/7/2015, Speeding (64/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Dean A. Hupp, 45, Springfield, Ill.; 3/10/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130.

Joan Freda Kneeskern, 63, Golden Valley, Minn.; 5/10/2015, Speeding (78/55), Fine $70, Total Fees $230. Robert Joseph McDermott, 49, Alamonta Springs, Flor.; 4/30/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Jorge David Lopez Morazan, 42, Mabel, Minn.; 4/17/2015, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $290. 4/17/2015, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance when Operating Vehicle, Fine $200. Damond Neal Parkhurst, 45, Lanesboro, Minn.; 4/13/2015, Failure to Stop at Stop Signs or Stop Lines, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Sarah Beth Peterson, 27, Spring Valley, Minn.; 2/19/2015, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. 2/19/2015, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance when Operating Vehicle, Fine $200. Andre Miquel Price, 39, Decatur, Ga.; 4/12/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees

$130. Lauren Ann Rasmussen, 20, Stewartville, Minn.; 4/4/2015, Consumption by Persons Under 21, Fine $1,000 (stay $950 until 5/11/2016), Total Fees $140. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 90 days for one year). Supervised probation for one year – Conditions (5/12/2015): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Sign Probation Agreement - all conditions are under direction of probation agents, Follow all instructions of probation, No alcohol/controlled substance use except for the purpose of her job at Pine Island Legion, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Complete Chemical Assessment - follow all recommendations, Submit to Initial/ Base UA, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to Chemical Testing by probation or law enforcement, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign all releases of information, Submit to Random Searches, Cooperate with the search of person, residence, vehicle, workplace, property, and

County safety efforts result in savings By Karen Reisner Robert Goede, MCIT Risk Management Consultant, presented a biannual update for the Minnesota Counties Intergovernmental Trust at the board’s May 26 meeting. The Trust is a joint powers entity organized to provide property, casualty, and worker’s compensation coverage. It’s board is made up of member county commissioners, county auditors, and county coordinators. The Trust had its beginnings with the collaborative efforts of a group of county commissioners over 35 years ago. Goede praised Fillmore County for its 5 year history of maintaining its workman compensation losses at a less than anticipated level. This allows the county to enjoy a lower worker’s compensation contribution. In 2015 savings for Fillmore County due to this reduced cost are $42,518. He concluded that this is a reflection of safety efforts on the part of the county. Goede asked the board to “keep up the good work,” adding it pays off in the end. Last year the county received a $118,879 dividend. Dividends received by member counties dropped off significantly in 2013 and 2014 due to reduced investment returns. Dividends are not guaranteed. However, varying dividend amounts have been returned to members from MCIT’s fund balance since 1991.

Other business in brief • Approval was given for contract renewal with the Institution Community Work Crew (ICWC) House Building Program. Chief Deputy Tony Weber explained that this contract with the state allows the county to house low risk inmates that work in the Sentence to Serve program. He described the program as being basically a work release program for prisoners that are in the last year of their sentence. Weber added that most of these guys have been hard workers. If an inmate doesn’t work out, he is sent back to the state. Bakke maintained that it really has been a successful program. The county gets $55 per day to house each of these inmates. • Brenda Pohlman, coordinator of the Toward Zero Death (TZD) grant, reported on some crash statistics for the county during 2014. There were two fatal crashes (one being a motorcyclist) and seven serious injury crashes. Most crashes in Fillmore County involve a single vehicle running off the road. Drivers or passengers not wearing their seat belts contribute to serious injuries or death numbers. There have been no fatal crashes in the county to date in 2015. Every other month meetings are held, which include people from the four E’s: Education, Emergency services, Engineering and Enforcement. A motion approving the applica-

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tion for this year’s TZD grant was approved. • Fillmore County is to receive a $750,000 grant from the Minnesota State Transportation Fund to be used for surface reconditioning of CSAH 8 in Spring Valley Township. County Engineer Ron Gregg expects the project to cost around $1 million. The balance will be paid for out of the county’s state aid funds. Commissioners approved a resolution to enter into the grant agreement. Approval was given to advertise for bids for the project. • Approval was given to award Zenke, Inc. the reconstruction of CSAH 25 in the city of Peterson. Zenke had the low bid of $947,671.59. • Gregg asked commissioners about the completeness of a list of equipment vendors in the county that had been compiled and sent to each commissioner. Bakke explained quotes from several vendors for the 12-foot to 15-foot batwing mower the Highway Department needs were for a lot of different levels of equipment, from industrial use to a homeowner’s use. Gregg said the batwing mower will be used in ditches and will be a rough cut mower. A recommendation for the purchase will be brought back in a couple of weeks. • Rowland Well’s low quote of $5,250 to seal the 11 monitoring wells at the Chatfield Highway Shop was approved. The county has received clearance from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) to discontinue monitoring. The monitoring had been ongoing due to a fuel spill in 1992. • SWCD offered to buy a 2002 Jeep Cherokee with 125,000 miles on it from the county for $2,650. It has recently been used by the SWCD engineering technician only for feedlot purposes. SWCD has been paying for maintenance of the vehicle. The

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. things as directed by probation officer. Joshua Joe Riehl, 35, Spring Valley, Minn.; 3/5/2015, Driving After Revocation, Fine $200, Total Fees $320. Robbyn-Sarah Elizabeth Smith, 32, Rochester, Minn.; 11/19/2014, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within Two Hours, Fine $1,000 (stay $950 until 5/13/2016), Total Fees $240. Local Confinement – 90 days (stay 52 days for one year). Credit for time served: 38 days. Unsupervised probation for one year – Conditions (5/14/2015): Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, No driving without insurance - have valid license to drive, Sign Probation Agreement - continue on probation with Olmsted County, Follow all Conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Continue with treatment programs as recommended by probation agent, Submit to Chemical Testing, Do

not enter bars or liquor stores. Casey James Struckmann, 22, Grand Meadow, Minn.; 4/12/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Zachary Joseph Struif, 20, Stewartville, Minn.; 4/4/2015, Consumption by Persons Under 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. John Edward Wilmes, 34, Decorah, Minn.; 4/13/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. MN Department of Natural Resources – Enforcement Division John Peter Check, 52, Lakeville, Minn.; 4/4/2015, Entering Agricultural Land for Outdoor Recreation Purposes Without Obtaining Permission, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. MN State Patrol – Rochester Scott Richard Coxworth, 46, Houston, Minn.; 3/27/2015, Speeding (74/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Brent Donald Lunning, 27, Stewartville, Minn.; 4/21/2015, Violation of Truck Route or Seasonal Load Restrictions, Fine $600, Total Fees $690.

engineering technician needs a vehicle for other duties including conservation planning. Commissioner Marc Prestby argued that the county could get more for the vehicle if it was advertised for bids. A motion for the sale to SWCD was approved with Prestby voting against. • Feedlot Officer Mike Frauenkron explained the county had earned158 credits which will entitle the county to receive a performance credit (grant) in the amount of $12,647 in the fall. The board approved acceptance of the credit from the MPCA. Commissioner Duane Bakke noted that the county has been awarded a credit every year since it became available. • An access permit was approved for Dan and Sarah Swartzentruber, County Road 21, Section 20 in Canton Township. The new access is needed for access to a new building site where a dwelling is to be built. • Neva Beier, Social Services Manager, said that Blue Plus, Medica, and UCare had submitted proposals to provide managed health care services. Beier noted that the proposals from Medica and UCare will meet the county’s needs. As recommended

by Community Services, Medica and UCare were approved to provide managed health care services in Fillmore County. An addendum to the CREST Cooperative Agreement was approved, including requirements passed down by the state. An amendment to the CREST agreement was approved adding $167,400 to the state funded allocation; portions to be distributed to Austin Manor IRT, Hiawatha Hall IRT, Safe Harbor IRT, and Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center IRT, all for uncollected room and board expenses. • Sponsorship of snowmobile clubs, including Bluff Valley Riders, Mabel-Canton Trail Busters, Hiawatha I & II, and Tri- County Trailblazers for the 2015-2016 season was approved.

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Spring Valley acknowledges donations By Rich Wicks Due to Memorial Day, the regular meeting of the Spring Valley City Council was held on Wednesday, May 27. All members were present. The council approved minutes of the previous meeting and final Accounts Payable for May, and formally approved a contract with Gold Cross for ambulance management services, as had been discussed at the previous meeting. Next, the council voted to update the City Code Chapter 5 (Alcoholic Beverage Licensing and Registration), to align with state code. After brief discussion, the council voted to purchase up to 49,000 square yards of bituminous seal coating from Pearson Brothers, at a cost of roughly $76,000. Pearson Brothers submitted a list specifying which streets the material is intended to be applied to, and it detailed the amount for each. City Administrator Deb Zimmer explained that this will result in a significant decrease in the amount of

chip sealing to be done next year. There was discussion about possibly changing the city’s Employee Vacation Policy. John Fenske addressed the council, explaining his request that some sick time could be “banked” or “sold back to the city” if employees do not use up all available sick days by the end of the year. The council discussed the current policy, as well as the previous policy, and Bill Bires stated, “I’d like to look into it”. Zimmer explained the current system uses “PTO hours”. The council will address the issue at the next meeting. Deb Zimmer spoke about Creek Crossing Sanitary Pipe Replacement, and showed a picture of “smoke testing” which had been done recently on the pipe, and which showed a great deal of leakage already occurring. She explained this is where the pipeline crosses Highway 16. The council voted to approve the replacement to be done as proposed.

Next, the council considered a change in the pay scale for ambulance crew. Zimmer said she’d done a survey to see how other cities do this, and she suggested a revised system. It would cost slightly more, but she explained the advantage is that it will provide some pay for out-of-town crew members who come into Spring Valley to be available but don’t have to answer any calls. She said the current pay scale does not, which makes it tough to get out-of-town crew members to agree to be on-call. The council voted to approve this change in the pay scale. In Department Heads reports, Jenny Simon updated the council on news at the library, stating that she’s working on updating the bylaws, which she believes hasn’t happened since the 1980’s. She also said the summer reading program registrations will start June 9. John Fenske (City Parks) said the new bathrooms look great, and reminded everyone that the pool will open on

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June 5. Chad Hindt (Streets Dept) said he’s been busy “mowing grass, spraying weeds, working on equipment, and filling some potholes”. Troy Lange (Fire Chief ) spoke about the requested grain bin rescue system. The council voted to approve obtaining the equipment, at a cost of up to $4000. The council voted to approve resolutions expressing appreciation and accepting donations to Spring Valley from several groups, including: Spring Valley Area Community Foundation in cooperation with SMIF ($6000 toward South Park playground equipment); Home Federal Savings Bank ($350 toward entertainment at Music in the Park); Essig Agengy ($250 toward entertainment at Music in the Park); The Fischer Foundation ($6000 toward South Park playground equipment); and Spring Valley Area Community Foundation ($1000 toward entertainment at Music in the Park). Next, there was discussion about Ambulance Association property claims. The council voted to accept the claim by the association for removal of reclin-

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ers, which matched submitted receipts from Ashley Furniture. Other equipment, which did not have matching receipts, was not approved for removal. An association member also stated that the association’s storage shed will be moved by the end of the month. Council member Todd Jones noted that sometimes the grass and weeds around the Tourist Info Center haven’t been maintained as they should, and he voiced, “I think we should have that taken care of and looking nice”. The city will ask the Garden Club to help with this. Council members talked about detour markings regarding the Highway 63 construction, and said they’ve asked for clearer markings, since some truckers have apparently been making wrong turns, and driving on streets not meant for such traffic. Mayor Struzyk recommended Annette Johnson to be appointed to the Library Board. The council voted unanimously to approve her appointment. The next meeting of the council will be June 8, starting at 6 p.m.

Fillmore County residents invited to public meeting concerning emerald ash borer Public can also weigh in on adoption of a formal quarantine of Fillmore County Residents in Fillmore County are invited to a public meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 regarding the discovery of emerald ash borer (EAB) in the county. On April 24, 2015, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) confirmed an EABV infestation in Fillmore County. The find was in a boulevard ash tree in the city of Rushford. Those attending the upcom-

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Area residents observe Memorial Day By Barb Jeffers Many area towns held ceremonies on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2015, which gave all who attended a stark reminder of what the day is all about. According to the website of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, www.va.gov, “three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) — established Decoration Day as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers” in a show of respect and remembrance.

A member of the Boy Scouts places flowers in front of a cross during the 2015 Memorial Day Program in Lanesboro, Minn. Photo by Barb Jeffers

The website also states that “the first large observance was held that year at Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C.” and “in 1966, Congress and President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, N.Y., the ‘birthplace’ of Memorial Day” and the nation has recognized Memorial Day since. That tradition carried on in Fillmore County this Memorial Day with programs held in many towns, some of which included Rushford, Preston, Houston, Whalan, Canton, Mabel, Lanesboro, Fountain, and Peterson. Many towns had activities, such as a potluck dinner in Mabel, a breakfast (which was free to Veterans) and Brat & Burger Feed in Rushford, and a Boy Scout breakfast in Houston, but everyone in attendance kept the reason for the day close to their hearts. Although some programs and activities were moved indoors due to rain, it did not dampen the heartfelt remembrances by those who spoke at the programs. Several of the local high school bands played during the programs, which all in attendance appreciated and enjoyed. In Preston, the Preston American Legion and the Preston VFW held a program at Christ Lutheran Church with Sara Schultz reading “In Flanders Field” and Sam Bahl reading “Tribute to Gold Star Mothers” and the program ended with a 21 gun salute from the Ser-

Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa taking applications for the Randi Peterson Memorial Scholarship Alpha Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa is offering the Randi Peterson Memorial Scholarship. Any interested applicant should be a junior or senior in college with a major in education. Scholarship policy for Alpha Upsilon Chapter of ADK: 1. The scholarship recipient should be from one of four schools: Chatfield, Dover, Eyota, St. Charles, or Fillmore Central. Information will be given to the school counselors. 2. Candidates’ applications

will be examined by the scholarship committee. 3. The winner will be contacted by phone and letter. All other applicants will be notified by letter and thanked for their participation. 4. The cash scholarship recipient will be announced and an article and picture published in local media. 5. The actual cash award will be given to the scholarship winner one month before student teaching, or thereafter.

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vicemen Color Guard and “Taps” played by Jim Pickett. Lanesboro American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary held a program in the Lanesboro War Memorial Community Center after a parade from the school. Army Col. (Ret.) Joe O’Connor gave a powerful Memorial Day

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. Address and had the close attention of the audience. One particularly special moment was the recognition of three women who have been members of the American Legion Auxiliary for 70 years. The women are Marie Amdahl, Lavonne Draper, and Beatrice Burmeister. Local Boy Scout troops also attended the programs in several

towns and laid flowers in front of crosses, which was quite touching. On Memorial Day in Houston, a POW-MIA memorial bench was dedicated, which will be a constant reminder any time of year that those men and women should never be forgotten. We, as a nation, should treat every day as Memorial Day.

Marie Amdahl, Lavonne Draper, and Beatrice Burmeister were each recognized for 70 years of membership in the VFW Auxiliary in Lanesboro, Minn. during the 2015 Memorial Day Program. Making the presentation is auxiliary member Gwen Harmon. Photo by Barb Jeffers

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ByPaul Trende It is the same, but just a little different. Two county softball teams, the Chatfield Gophers and Fillmore Central/Lanesboro Falcons, are heading back to Aus- The Trende tin for the Report Section 1A Final Four. This year, the roles are reversed. J e f f ’ s Jo h n s o n’s Gophers go as 1A East champions, Paul Trende Tris Tollefson’s Falcons as 1A East runner-ups. Veterans Rally Gophers to East Crown The top seeded 5th-ranked Gophers (16-4) powered past 8-seed R-P (2-18) in the quarters. They ripped off an 8-run first and a 10-run third on the way to a 20-1 five inning victory. Megan LaPlante hit her second home run of the year (4-4, 2 RBI, 4 R). Sydney Gould (2-4, 2B, 3B) had 5 RBI’s. Hailee Stock (3-3, 3 RBI, 2 R) hit her first long-ball. Belle Berg (3-4, 3 RBI, 2 R) added three hits while Brook Irish (4 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K) picked up the win. Lauren Hadley (1-2) drove in the sole Trojan run. R-P finishes at 2-19. In the semis versus 4-seed Goodhue (8-11), the Gophers spotted the Wildcats a run. The heart of Chatfield’s order then authored four extra base hits that plated six runs to make it 6-1 after two. An Irish solo home run (#3) was part of a four-run sixth. The final was 10-1. Kirsten Keefe (2-4, 2B, 3B, 4 RBI, R), Berg (2-4, 2B, 2 RBI, 3 R), and Janessa Erding (2-3, R) had multiple hits. Irish (6 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 1 K) collected her 11th win. It was Chat’s

tenth win in a row, all by at least five runs. That set up a re-re-match with 3-seed W-K (14-7) for the 1A East title. The evenly-matched offensive teams split an April doubleheader. Chatfield cracked the seal in the first courtesy of a Keefe RBI-single. W-K took advantage of a trio of Irish walks and a huge 3-run double by Kelsey Hartert in the second. They scored four in the inning, added another in the third to lead 5-1. LaPlante then eased tensions for the Gophers, hitting a third inning solo-home run (5-2). In the fourth, Chatfield followed a couple W-K errors with three straight singles. LaPlante drove in another run. Berg plated LaPlante. Larrabee scored on throwing error. The Gophers went from down 5-2, to tied 5-5 in five hitters. Irish then set down six-straight and stranded a lead-off runner at third in the sixth. In the top of the seventh, W-K threatened. With runners on first and second and one out, Susan Stoll laced a single to center. Keefe annulled the go-ahead run by gunning down Hartert at the plate. Another walk loaded the bases, but a ground-ball to third was eaten up by LaPlante for out number three. It set up some hero ball. Larrabee started Chatfield’s seventh with an off-the-glove single. Berg, just an 8th grader, sacrificed her up to second. Keefe, Chatfield’s fifth-year starter, became the two-fold star. She slapped a single to right field. The speedy Larrabee came around and slid into home safely with the game-winning run. The Gophers claimed the victory 6-5! Keefe (3-4, 2 RBI) and fourth-year starter LaPlante (3-4, HR, 2 RBI, 3 R) led the way. Seniors Larrabee (1-4, 2 R) and Irish (7 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 7 BB, 8 K) helped out. It’s Chatfield’s first Sub-Section title since 2008 (where they beat W-K). It’s their sixth Section Final Four since

Kirsten Keefe Chatfield Softball

Chatfield senior Kirsten Keefe was clutch in helping Gopher softball to the 1A East title. She gunned down the go-ahead run in the top of the 7th versus W-K, then had the game-winning RBI-single in the bottom. In the 1A semis and finals, she was 5 for 8 with 6 RBI’s. Photo by Paul Trende

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2007. The Gophers (19-4) face West champion Hayfield (19-4). Malley Rallies Falcons FCL softball (2-seed) took the round-about route to Spam town. They beat 7-seed Houston 7-1 in the quarters, only to fall to 3-seed W-K 4-1 in the semis. All of the Falcons-North runs plated on a Susan Stoll grand-slam home run. In the one-loss bracket, the Falcons got in line behind fifth-year senior pitcher Morgan Malley. She tossed her ninth complete-game shut-out (7 IP, 3 H, 2 BB, 10 K) and was 2-for-3 at the plate (RBI, 2 R), hitting a solo home run (5), in a 6-0 win over Goodhue. Taylor PierceSprenger (1-2) added a two-run double, Megan Hendrickson (1-3) the other RBI. It set up a re-match with W-K in another elimination game. After surrendering a first inning run, FCL plated two in their half of the inning courtesy of Shelby Ebner and Hendrickson RBI singles. Malley then turned her initials upside down and became Wonder Woman. She hit a two-run home run in the third, one-hopping the left field men’s slow pitch fence in Peterson, and then another 2-run home run in the fourth! Up 6-1, the accurate hard-throwing pitcher had given herself plenty of run support. W-K got a couple in the fifth, but went down one-two-three in each of the last two innings. FCL grabbed the 1A East runner-up trophy by a final of 6-3. Falcon #10 was outstanding (4-4, 3B, 2 HR’s, 4 RBI, 3 R, SB, 7 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 9 K, Win) in annuling semifinal grand slam. She accounted for every Falcon run, including one twice, whilst battling a good hitting W-K team on the mound. Hendrickson (2-2, 2B, RBI), Ebner (2-4, RBI, R), and Gabby Brazee (1-3, 2 R) helped. Pierce-Sprenger erased a W-K run via 9-2 outfield assist. The Falcons (18-6) will play West runner-up Blooming Prairie (11-10).

Falcon, Gopher Baseball Play On

Two years ago, FC/L made a run to the 1A baseball Final Four, winning as many post-season games as regular season (three). This year’s Falcons are ahead of that squad’s pace. The 5-seed pulled off a couple upsets to advance to the 1A East finals. The Falcons (6-14) first downed 4-seed R-P (7-13). It was 5-5 after three. FC got a run in the fourth, then six in the sixth to prevail 12-5. Sam Peters pitched the final three innings, allowing no hits or runs (3 BB, 5 K). Sophomore Riley Means (3-4, 4 RBI, 2 R) blasted his second and third home runs of the year. All have come in Rushford. Seniors Gatlin Woellert (3-5, two 2B, 5 RBI, R, Win) and Nick Mensink (3-5, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R) had big RBI days. Zack Ansell (1-1, 2 RBI, R) hit his second home run for R-P. Mason McManimonMyers (2-3, 2B, 2 R) and Bryant Weideman (1-3, 2B, 2 RBI, R) also did work. R-P’s season ends at 7-14.

The Falcons (7-14) then took on top-seed Chatfield (13-6), who downed Houston 18-1 in the quarters. Kiel Larson got FCL on the board (single, stolen base, wild pitch, strike-three wild pitch) in the first. In the third, Walker Ward doubled. Larson drove in Ward’s courtesy-runner for the 2-0 lead. In the fourth, Tollefson-mojo came into play. On the wings of his dad Tris’s softball team moving on to Austin, Trace hammered a two-out two-run double to make it 4-0 FCL. Chatfield got some energy late, plating two in the sixth. In the seventh, they got a couple on with two out. Larson and Peters hooked up to get a narrow force-out at second, preventing FC from having to face slugger Carter Duxbury with the bases loaded. FCL prevailed 4-2. Sophomore Cole Schwichtenberg gutted out the pitching win (6 2/3 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 K). Woellert got the save (1/3 IP, RBI). Larson (2-3, RBI, R, SB) and Tollefson (1-3, 2 RBI) did the big damage. Drew Hurley (2-4, R), Duxbury (1-3, RBI), and Ethan Woltz (1-3, R) led Chatfield. FCL out-hit Chatfield 8-4. They (8-14) moved on to face L-A (11-10) for the 1A East title. Chatfield (13-7) then turned around and played 2-seed W-K (12-10) in a re-match of the 2014 1A championship games. The teams split a doubleheader in the regular season. W-K’s Mike Guidinger opened the scoring with a second inning home run. Chatfield matched it a half inning later, T.J. Moechnig plating Duxbury (who doubled). An inning later, Duxbury drove in Riley Ahern (who walked) to make it 2-1. The Gophers expanded their lead to 4-1 in the fifth, Duxbury and Ethan Woltz driving in runs. W-K got one back in the top of the sixth (4-2), but Woltz got out of a two-on, one-out jam. Chatfield added two insurance runs in their sixth (6-2), Connor

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Demorest and Drew Hurley driving in runs. In W-K’s seventh, two reached, then two got out. Devyn Thoeny authored an RBI double (6-3). With runners on second and third, W-K lead-off man Jackson Gosse ripped a just-foul shot down the left field line. A few inches right would’ve meant a 6-5 score, W-K with a runner on second. One pitch later, Gosse was hit-bya-pitch, which would’ve loaded the bases. But he was called for leaning over the plate. The pitch was ruled a strike, strike three, out number three! The Gophers prevailed 6-3. Woltz battled hard, going the distance (7 IP, 9 H, 3 R, 2 ER, 5 BB, 9 K, Win). Duxbury (3-3, 2B, 2 RBI, R), Woltz (2-3, RBI), and Ahern (1-1, 2 BB, 3 R, 2 SB) were the big offense. Chatfield (14-7) moved on to face the loser of FCL/L-A.

Miller Time Day One Section Golf

FC’s squads each sit atop the leaderboard after Day One of the Section 1A golf tournament. The boys (323) lead nearest foe Hayfield (331). The girls (366) are up big on W-K (411). Each moved on to the four-team Day Two, where they’ll resume action, play 18-more holes, a trip to state at stake. Jordan Miller leads the boys (two-over par, 72), off-setting three bogeys and a double with three birdies. L-A’s Brady Borkowski (75) is in second. Falcons Alex Lange (81, 5th) and Carter Nevalainen (84, tied for 10th) are in the top ten. Grace Miller leads the girls field (16-over par, 86). Madison Scheevel (92, 4th), Katie Tammel (93, 5th), and Laura Donney (94, 6th) are in the top ten. FC’s girls have 18 pars, everyone else 21. The Lanesboro girls (third place) and R-P boys (fourth place) also qualified for Day Two. Madeline Snyder (100, 7th) and Hope Knepper (102, 9th-tie) lead the Burros. Charlie Krambeer See SPORTS Page 31 

Morgan Malley FCL Softball

FCL’s Morgan Malley, in four 1A East games, went 8-for-13 with seven extra base hits, three home runs, eight runs, and six RBI’s whilst pitching all 28 innings, going 3-1 with 48 strikeouts. For the season, Malley is 17-5 with 224 K’s and a 1.07 ERA. She’s hitting .435 with seven home runs. Photo by Paul Trende

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(82, tied for 6th) leads R-P. Lanesboro’s boys finished fifth (of 10 full teams). Liam Dorn (82, 6th-tie) and Isaac Biermen (84, 10th-tie) lead the way. Three more Burro guys and four Kingsland Knights qualified individually for Day Two. Houston’s Kelly Jerviss (101) is in eighth. All 37 Section 1A girls’ golfers advanced to Day Two. Willow Creek Golf Course is the meet host. In Section 1AA, Chatfield’s Paige Isensee qualified for Day Two (87, tied for 15th). She’s the only Gopher to advance. Eastwood Golf Course is the 1AA Meet host.

Track and Field Hot Shots

A plethora of RPH, LFCMC, GMLOKS, and Chatfield athletes qualified for the Section 1A track and field meet. R-P-H’s girls took first in Sub-Section 1. Ashley Agrimson qualified a total of four times with two firsts. Anna Sweet qualified thrice (one first). Jordan Honken won another Pole Vault competition. On the boy’s side, Noah Carlson qualified thrice, keeping a stranglehold on the Long Jump and Triple Jump events. Tro-Cane guy throwers were dominant (finished 1-2-3, 1-2). Sam Schneider won the Shot Put, Matt Culhane the discus. Chatfield’s Maddy Kammer had three total firsts. Autum Erickson also qualified three times. Each was a part of the first place 4x200. Karen Gomez-Ruiz won the 1,600. Austin Swancutt was a triple qualifier. LFCMC’s Olivia Haug won both throw events, Kiera Olson the 3,200. The girls and boys

4x400’s and 4x800’s each finished first. Bailey Ruen was a part of three qualifying relay teams. Treyten Chiglo qualified three times total. Ludvig Sundstroem won the 400, Alex Reed the Pole Vault. At the SubSection 2 meet, Sam Siskow (two firsts), Sydney Bendtsen (three firsts), and Lauren Buchholtz (two firsts) all qualified in four events (including relays) for GMLOKS. Katelyn Luthe qualified in three. McKenzie Kirtz won the 800 and 1,600. On the guy’s side, Maxwell Tapp was a three-event qualifier. Both 4x400 relay teams took first. Baseball 5-18 FCL 12, M-C 10 (FCL: N. Mensink 4-5, 2B, 2 RBI, 3 R, 3 SB; C. Schwictenberg 3-4, 2B, insidethe-park HR, 5 RBI, R; G. Woellert 2-4, 3B, 2 RBI, R; R. Means 1-1, RBI, 3 R. M-C: Tanner Fairchild 3-5, 2B, 3 RBI, 2 R; Jon Selness 3-4, RBI, R; Kailer McCabe 2-4, 2 RBI, R; Wesley Richert 2-4, RBI, R. M-C had a 10-run third to lead 10-8. FCL resumed lead with 3-run sixth) Houston 1, Randolph 11 [5] (H: Jeremiah Johnson/Nathan Lee 1-2; Brett Hoskins R) GMLOK 2, Lyle/Pacelli 12 [5] 5-21 (1A East) #8 Houston 1, #1 Chatfield 18 [5] (C: Dan Narveson 3-3, 2 RBI, 2 R; D. Hurley 2-2, 3 RBI, R; C. Duxbury 1-3, 2 RBI, 2 R; Cole Hines/C. Demorest/Tristan Aguiar 2 RBI each. H: J. Johnson 1-2, RBI. Canes finish at 2-15) (1A East) #7 M-C 0, #2 W-K 8 (M-C: Keyser Wenthold/T. Fairchild 2-3. Cougars finish at 6-9)

(1AA East) #8 GMLOK 4, #1 Cotter 13 (GM: Zach Myhre 1-3, 2 RBI, R; Josh Shorter 1-3, RBI. A 4-run Bulldog sixth made it 6-4. Cotter shut door with 7-run sixth. GMLOK finishes at 1-17) Softball 5-18 (1A East) #5 M-C 3, #4 Goodhue 8 (Cougars finish year at 7-10) (1A East) #7 Houston 1, #2 FCL 7 (FCL: M. Malley 2-3, two 2B, RBI, R, 7 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 15 K Win; Haley Polin 2-3, 2B, 3 R, 2 RBI; S. Ebner 1-3, RBI. H: Cortney Johnston 1-3, RBI. The ‘Canes season ends at 6-12) (1AA East) #5 GMLOK 3, #4 St. Charles 4 [10] (GM: Gretchen Corson 3-4, HR, 2 RBI. Corson’s home run in the top of the seventh gave Bulldogs 3-2 lead. Saints tied it bottom of seventh, won it in bottom of tenth. Bulldogs finish at 10-10) (1A East Semi) #3 W-K 4, #2 FCL 1 (FCL: M. Malley R, 7 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 14 K, Loss; T. Pierce-Sprenger 1-2, RBI) Track and Field 5-21 Sub-Section 1 Meet at Caledonia (The RPH girls took 1st, LFMC’s 2nd, and Chatfield’s 5th (of 6). The RPH boys took 2nd, Chatfield’s 3rd, and LFCMC’s 5th. RPH 1A Meet qualifiers: A. Sweet (1st 100, 3rd 200), A. Agrimson (4th 100,

1st H-Jump, 1st L-Jump), Olivia Hoff (2nd 100-H), Carissa Bieberdorf (3rd T-Jump), the girls 4x100 (3rd Agrimson, Kenzie Ness, Jessilyn Knutson, Sweet), J. Honken (1st P-Vault), Kjersta Kind (3rd P-Vault), Nicole Blagsvedt (2nd Shot), Jordyn Holland (3rd Shot), Elizabeth Loken (2nd Discus), N. Carlson (3rd 200, 1st L-Jump, 1st T-Jump), Dylan Linder (2nd 800), Branden Chapel (3rd 110-H), Micah Schutte (2nd T-Jump), Zach Thelen (3rd T-Jump), S. Schneider (1st Shot), M. Culhane (2nd Shot, 1st Discus), Blake Lawston (3rd Shot). LFMC 1A qualifiers: Paige Bennett (2nd 400), Maddie Smith (2nd 800), K. Olson (1st 3,200), Emily Snyder (2nd 3,200), Emma Breitsprecher (3rd 300-H), Michaela Brazee (2nd P-Vault), O. Haug (1st Shot, 1st Discus), the girls 4x200 (3rd Kenzie Broadwater, Rachel Kimball, B. Ruen, Leah Scheevel), 4x400 (1st Broadwater, Leah Ruen, B. Ruen, E. Breitsprecher) & 4x800 (1st M. Smith, L. Ruen, E. Snyder, B. Ruen) teams, L. Sundstroem (1st 400), Matthew Lutes (3rd 3,200), A. Reed (1st P-Vault), T. Chiglo (2nd P-Vault), Chris Freese (3rd Discus), the boys 4x400 (1st Chiglo, Travis Troendle, Nathan Eversole, Sundstroem) & 4x800 (1st Chiglo, Michael Harrison, Troendle, Eversole) teams. Chatfield 1A qualifiers: A. Erickson (2nd 100 & 200),

M. Kammer (1st 200 & 400), K. Gomez-Ruiz (1st 1,600, 3rd 3,200), Makayla Pederson (3rd 100-H), the girl’s 4x100 (1st Erickson, Danielle Kramer, Kammer, Mariah Bell), Austin Swancutt (3rd 100, 3rd L-Jump), Gage Tuohy (2nd 400), Nolan Salerno (2nd 300-H), Parker Fossum (3rd H-Jump), the boys 4x100 (3rd Nathan Meeker, Benjamin Muller, Hunter Saltou, Luke Dietz) & 4x200 (2nd Swancutt, Meeker, Fossum, Tuohy) teams) Sub-Section 2 Meet at Grand Meadow (GMLOKS girls and boys finished second. 1A Meet qualifiers: S. Bendtsen (1st 200, 1st L-Jump), S. Siskow (1st 100-H, 1st 300-H, 3rd H-Jump), K. Luthe (2nd 100H, 3rd 100), M. Kirtz (1st 800 & 1,600), L. Buchholtz (1st 400, 3rd L-Jump), Jordyn Glynn (3rd T-Jump), the girls 4x100 (2nd Corbyn Bendtsen, Kaitlyn Kirtz, Luthe, S. Bendtsen), 4x200 (2nd K. Kirtz, Emily Hovden, Buchholtz, Siskow), & 4x400 (1st Hovden, Buchholtz, M. Kirtz, S. Bendtsen) teams, M. Tapp (1st 400, 3rd H-Jump), Peter Torkelson (3rd 1,600), Dominiq Bouska (3rd Discus, 3rd Shot), the boys 4x200 (2nd Michael Bauer, Josh Bradley, Tristan Harrison, Cody Krahn), 4x400 (1st Bradley, Tapp, Harrison, Krahn), & 4x800 (2nd Daniel Gottschalk, Marvin Heimer, Torkelson, Jacob Souhrada) teams)

The FCL softball team celebrates FCL’s Trace Tollefson rips a douafter clinching a trip to Austin ble in the Falcons upset win over Chatfield. and the Section Final Four. Chatfield’s Ethan Woltz Photo by Paul Trende Photo by Paul Trende Photo by Paul Trende

Chatfield’s Maddy Larrabee slides in safely with the game-winning run to propel Chatfield to the 1A East softball title. Photo by Paul Trende

Kiel Larson and Sam Peters do the high-five thing after converging for the final put-out that propelled FCL into the 1A East title game. Chatfield softball is all smiles after winning the 1A East title in dramatic fashion. Photo by Paul Trende Photo by Paul Trende

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Lanesboro school receives feedback on arts program By Hannah Wingert The Lanesboro School Board met on May 21, 2015 at 7 p.m. Board members Steve Snyder and Chris Troendle were not present. The minutes from the April 16 board meeting and the April 23 board retreat were reviewed

and approved. Treasurer Lolly Melander gave the treasury report. The Lanesboro school district currently has a bank balance of $491,033.59. The district bills and payroll were approved by the board. The board approved the

Health and Safety Policy. The policy has remained the same for several years, but must be renewed each year. The Health and Safety Budget for 2016-2018 was reviewed and approved. The budget includes water and air safety monitoring, elevator inspections, fire

{ We Live Where We Work } Liz Short recently moved to Fillmore County from her hometown of Panama City, Florida where she grew up on the Gulf Coast with her parents, Bo and Kathern and her two older siblings, Travis and Amanda. Being kind and hardworking, her parents raised Liz and her siblings to be happy and pursue their passions. Liz followed their advice and with her natural talent, she chose to start a career in art. Enrolling in her local trade school, she began to follow that path and along the way she placed first in her school’s Skills USA local level competition and won class design competitions.

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After graduating, Liz honed her digital artistry skills with a beachside T-shirt and Sign company. Having lived in the south all her life, always loving to see new sights, Liz packed her car and made her way north across the country to the beautiful bluff country, found a home with her boyfriend in Preston and with the Fillmore County Journal.

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the annual audit was considered and approved by the board. The meeting was opened for patron comments. John Pieper from the Arts Council, said that it is good to see the school building its ag program as Lanesboro is an agricultural community, but pointed out that it is also an art community. He believes the school is lacking in that area and would like to see the art teacher position go from a part-time to a fulltime position. Peiper noted that Lanesboro is becoming nationally recognized as an art center, and the school district needs to reflect that. EDA member Don Bell stated that having a good art program at the school can be a draw for young families to move into the area. Ollie Lepper introduced herself to the board as one of the young families new to the area with three young children, the oldest of whom is going into first grade. She’s disappointed in the art program at the school and would like to see it built up. Lanesboro resident and parent of two Lanesboro students, Anna Loney, commended the school on an impressive shop class, but asked that more emphasis be put towards the art program, starting at an elementary level. As she pointed out, art is a big realm and encompasses graphic arts, stage design, horticulture and much more, all of which can be turned into careers. The board thanked the residents for their comments and feedback, and Superintendent Jeff Boggs assured them that the art program will continue to grow over the next few years. The next board meeting will be held on June 18, 2015 at 7 pm. The meeting was adjourned.

safety, lab safety, etc. The 2016 budget includes the removal of asbestos tile from four classrooms. After that project is completed, there will only be two more classrooms left from which to remove asbestos tile. Superintendent Jeff Boggs noted that while all these safety measures are expensive, they are definitely necessary. Chad Wangen was hired as the transportation director. Boggs has met with the superintendents of the other schools participating in the Root River Day Treatment Program. As the rent for the facility is $5000 a year, and the program has not been used, they are considering dissolving the program. Boggs will have more information on this at a later date. A resolution was passed recognizing the FFA members for their accomplishments at the state convention. Kyle Lawstuen placed 5th in public speaking. Floriculture and Fish & Wildlife both took gold medals. Farm Business Management, Forestry, Best Informed Greenhand, Horse, and Crops all received silver medals. Poultry took home a bronze medal. Board member Dave Lawstuen noted that all of the FFA members were very impressive at the convention. The board congratulated Lanesboro student Travis Troendle with being elected to state office as treasurer. The board approved a motion to continue sharing the art teacher position held by Abigail Potter with the Chatfield School District. The Horticulture class’s greenhouse sale was outstanding with a great turnout from the community. A bid from Pam Ristau for

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Local bowling team wins state tournament

By Barb Jeffers A league bowling team from B & B Olympic Bowl in Preston, test. The three winners each received Minn. rolled their way into the By Karen Reisner At the May 26 Chatfield city an ambulance ride from city hall to top spot in the Division 1 - five council meeting Mayor Russ Smith school. person Minnesota State USBC Other business in brief proclaimed May 2015 as PreservaWomen’s Tournament. tion Month. Each year a preservation • Help Our Neighbors (HON) will The Rockin R Syrup team conaward is presented to someone who again share the space at the tourism sists of Pam Ruen of Lanesboro, has worked to preserve the heritage of center during the 2015 season. HON Minn., Kenda Freerksen of Chatfield through its historic or archi- will operate the center helping with LeRoy, Minn., Missy Langeslag tourist support when the tourism of Wykoff, Minn., and Kammy tecturally significant buildings. This year’s award will be presented volunteers are not present. At times Fenske & Bonnie Heusinkveld, to Mike and Yuliya Elder for their the office will be closed when neither both of Spring Valley, Minn. work on their downtown apartment. the HON director or tourism staff Harry Root, owner of Rockin R The Historic Preservation Com- is present. HON hours at the center Syrup Co. sponsors the team. mission selected this couple for the will be Monday-Thursday from 8:30 The open tournament was held improvements made on the facade of a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Country Lanes North in the building they own at 224 South • Tony Lammers, Public Works, Duluth, Minn. and ran each The Rockin R Syrup bowling team includes, from left to right, Main. The upper story windows were reported that he didn’t expect needed weekend from January 23 to Bonnie Heusinkveld, Pam Ruen, Kammy Fenske, Kenda Freerkreplaced with historically appropriate sewer repairs in front of Bernard May 3, 2015. The Rockin R sen, and Missy Langeslag. Photo by Barb Jeffers windows. The Elders were not able to Bus to interfere with surrounding Syrup team bowled in the tourattend the council meeting this day businesses. At the May 11 meeting nament the weekend of March off her bucket list” and it is five of them are together. and will receive the award during a the expenditure for the sewer service 20, 21, and 22, 2015 and had something they will all remem- They have so much fun that repair had been authorized. future meeting. to wait until the tournament ber fondly. they have already signed up for Two quotes had been received for wrapped up before finding out The women enjoy spend- next year’s tournament, which EMS Ambulance director Sue Kester the purchase of a disc mower to mow the results. ing time together each week will be held in Alexandria, reported that so far in 2015 the ambu- ditches. The low quote of $6,300 for Fenske and Ruen would at bowling league, going to Minn. lance service has responded to 156 a disc mower from Hammell Equip- check the results online each the tournament, shopping, Congratulations Rockin R ment, Inc. was approved as recom- week as results were updated and pretty much everything Syrup team - you have bowled calls. The Preston Emergency Service mended by Lammers. Eight thousand and after waiting an agonizing else, judging by the amount of us over with your talent! been budgeted for the purchase. through a letter invited 2x2,Chatfield 2x4 &had2x8 ads to run ONEthree TIME, the week beginning 5/31/2015 laughter generated when the or four weeks, they found ambulance and community leaders to • An idea to make garbage removal out they had won their division. their annual picnic on June 17. 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Chatfield elementary school the Western Days Committee. bowled well, with each of them Price rice Their Our P students participated in a poster conbowling above their average and Heusinkveld states that FenCelecoxib ske was the “hot shot”, as she CelebrexTM bowled a 213, a 175, and a 236 $64.00 $761.35 Bottle B Bottle A for a total of 624 but they all Generic equivalent of Celebrex Typical US brand price Generic price for 200mg x 100 for 200mg x 100 agree it was a team effort. The Rockin R Syrup team’s The Preston Park Board invites the The Preston Park Board coordinated total score was 3,374, which was Get An Extra $10 Off & Free Shipping community to attend a ribbon cutting the project and sought donations. 111 pins over the second place On Your 1st Order! ceremony for the new “Equal Play” The total project cost was $42,000. team. 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The women bowl in the Mon For more information, contact: day night Powder Puff League outdated and in need of replacement.www.american-waterworks.com Call Toll-free: 1-800-259-1096 Joe Hoffman, City of Preston office: There was also community interest in at the B & B Olympic Bowl (Project must be scheduled by June 30, 2015. Cannot be combined with any other offers) building a playground that was acces- (507) 765-2153, jhoffman@preston- each year from September until sible to children of varying mobility. mn.org. March and they have a great time together. As a matter of fact Freerksen and Fenske are Heusinkveld’s granddaughter’s, although everyone on the team and at B & B Olympic Bowl call Heusinkveld “Gramma” as a term of endearment. is a plan that assists qualified low Heusinkveld has bowled in income residents with a discount up to $9.25 this tournament for 56 years ,with Freerksen joining in 1993, per month. Ruen in 1994, Fenske in 1997, and Langeslag in 2011. 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Peterson Aviation, LLC takes flight in the Valley people and the landscape eventu- port Commission about rental of ally pulled him to relocate to the its 2011-constructed hangar and Valley. “Rushford has been a very the base for business was set. Curspecial place for me. There are a rently Peterson Aviation occupies lot of things that happened to one section of the new hangar, turn my life around.” but hopefully more in the future. Peterson wasn’t able to shake “I have one hangar and I’m out the itch to fly and when he found of room,” laughs Peterson. “We support for his goals, and a way were out of room last year.” to give back to his community The company currently focuses at the same time, he jumped in. on agricultural applications of “Where I’m at in the community pesticide, herbicide, and fungiand in my faith, I feel I want to cide. Federal Aviation Admingive something back and hope- istration (FAA) regulations, as fully, that’s through aviation. I well as Environmental Protecwant to do something to help tion Agency, Occupational Safesupport the Rushford Airport ty and Health Administration, and the local economy; to help and Department of Transportathe youth, to help the farmers, tion ground and air compliance to keep dollars in Rushford’s keep Peterson hopping, but he Paul Peterson after his first triumphant solo helicopter flight in pockets.” understands the caution. In addi- 2013. Peterson now operates Peterson Aviation in Rushford. toPeterson signed up for flight Peterson must maintain a Photo courtesy of Hummingbird Aviation run ONE TIME, the tion, week beginning 5/31/2015 lessons with Hummingbird Avi- Minnesota Pesticide Applicator’s ation in Eden Prairie. After eight License, renewed annually, and weeks of night school in the meet US Department of Agricul- only a small part of what ing a single Allouette II, turbinePeterson1-800-259-1096 Call toll-free: cities, and flying on the week- ture requirements that all pilots Aviation hopes to bring to the powered chopper. Peterson has Are You Still area. Paying Too Much For Your ends, Peterson earned his private have applicator’s licensure. “FAA another two helicopters sitting Eventually, Peterson aimsMedications? Youconcan save up to 93% when you fill your prescriptions pilot helicopter license August is the big hurdle right now,” in Chaska and Wyoming, but to add agricultural seeding, along at our Canadian and International prescription service. 24. The entire process, including cedes Peterson. with continued pesticide and is patiently waiting for the FAA rice fertilizer application.PrEven ice ground portions, physicals, and It’s estimated that the Thcommore approval process. eir P Our flight time took five months to pany, in full operation can handle alluring for the Valley, Peterson Still, getting the company flycomplete. “It really depends on 185,000 acres of land. While hopes to create a well-rounded ing has been largely positive for TM Celebrex the motivation of the student,” aerial agricultural applications are company Peterson. Working with the city teaching flying lessons,Celecoxib $64.00 $761.35 noted Peterson. not new, the use of helicopters is and the Airport Commission providing air rides over the area, Bottle B Bottle A Generic equivalent By November 14, 2013, Peter- more suitable to rolling topogra- andTypical US brand price youth about aviahaveof Celebrex been really good.” The city teaching Generic price for 200mg x 100 for 200mg x 100 son Aviation was locally licensed. phy of the driftless region. Addi- tion. is currently in the process of getHe approached Rushford Air- tionally, cost and time savings can Peterson is committed to giving ting bids for a fuel system project be a boon to farmers. “The time is back to area youth, particularly in to be done with mainly FAA Get An“ItExtra $10 Offgraduate & Freefrom Shipping the big savings,” says Peterson. helping youth high and state funds. Once done, the Your 1st Order! does get cheaper thanOn applying school. He and wife Jennifer took airport will be able to offer both Call the number below and save an additional $10 plus get free shipping on your first from the ground. We’re not run- with aCanada Avgas, aviation gasoline, and Jet young woman, prescription order in Drug Center. Expires“Sammy”, June 30, 2015. Offer is valid for Wet Basement? prescription ordersfrom only andchurch can not bewho used inwanted conjunctionto with any other ning crops over and three people A offers. fuel.ValidThe project is a huge finfor new customers only. One time use per household. Basement Wall Bowed? can do 2,000 acres in one day.” ish out the school year at Rush- boost towards Peterson’s efforts. Order Now! Call Toll-Free: 1-800-259-1096 Foundation Settling? 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The cart the area youth and hopes to get the wherever Call Toll-free: 1-800-259-1096 tion to the target, helicopters Rushford-Peterson School Dis- helicopter is sitting on and the www.american-waterworks.com create their own wind, allowing trict on board with industrial blade box on the helicopter trans(Project must be scheduled by June 30, 2015. Cannot be combined with any other offers) applicators to pinpoint the target educations students involved in port was made by Connaughty location. According to Peterson, maintenance and more. Industries. We bought our truck this also aids in not building up The biggest part of this pic- at Hi-Tech. Repairs are done crop resistance with over applica- ture is Peterson Aviation creating at Brown’s Tire & Battery.” By tion and ensuring pesticides aren’t more events that showcase the keeping it local from the start, overused in general. Valley and the airport. Peterson Peterson hopes to build both the Future plans also include is well on his way to achieving business and the community. expanding the business to three these goals, being in the process “It’s going to take a little pilots, six ground crew mem- of securing commercial licensure. patience,” Peterson says amid bers, and one aviation mechanic/ “I’m trying to get in my hours of a broad smile. “But, we’ll get maintenance worker in the next flying.” there.” three years. Currently, the com- One of the bigger challenges For more information about pany employs three pilots and thus far for the company has been Peterson Aviation, contact the one ground crew member. getting aircraft to the facility. office at (507) 875-1100 or by Agricultural applications are Currently, the company is utiliz- cell at (507) 951-8705.

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•Rushford Food Shelf, 9-10:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Bldg., 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-6pm, 515 Washington St. NW, Preston.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30-11am. Harmony Community Center. Info(507) 288-6944* •Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.*

•Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 3-3:30 pm, Coffee Street Fitness, 102 Coffee St., Lanesboro. (507) 288-6944 for info.* •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm,102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.*

•Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St NW, Preston.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30-11am. Harmony Community Center and Mabel Fire Hall. Free will donations. (507) 288-6944 for info.* *Merry Meeters Birthday Club, 2pm, Lois Ray home, Roll call: something new in your life. *Lanesboro Sons of Norway, 7pm, Sons of Norway Lodge. Topic: recipe box - bring a favorite recipe or family story. THURS., JUNE 4 •Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, •Free Senior Coffee,, 9am, Clara House.* upstairs of education wing, 202 N. Oak, Mabel. * •Rushford Food Shelf, 9am-11:30 am, 12:30-4 pm, •Chatfield Brass Band rehearsal, 7pm, Elem. band Tenborg Bldg., 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.* room. (507) 867-3315 or email bcdnarv@aol.com.*

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SUN., JUNE 7 •Preston Historical Society meets, 7pm, Methodist Church, Preston.

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•Preston Farmer’s Market, 11am til sold out (or •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30-11am. 5pm). Preston bike trail head.* Mabel Fire Hall, 325 W. Prairie Ave. Free will •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian donations. (507) 288-6944 for info.* Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston.* SAT., JUNE 6 •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 3-3:30 pm. •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, 102 E. Coffee Street Fitness, 102 Coffee St., Lanesboro. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* Free wil donations. (507) 288-6944 for info.* •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran. •Senior Potluck, 11:30am, Preston Servicemen’s Church. Call (507)251-1771 or (507)765-2518.* Club.

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Minnesota Secretary of State Amendment to Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: lulubell photography 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 103 S main st mabel, mn 55954 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Danielle linn newman 112 Karli dr mabel, mn 55954 4. This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name File Number: 826871800027 originally filed on maY 18, 2015. 5. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: May 18, 2015 /s/ Danielle Linn Newman Publish 25, 1

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We would like to thank everyone for their prayers, cards, kind words, and many expressions of care and concern at the time of Dad’s passing. We are so fortunate to live in a caring community. Thank you, Pastor Roger for your countless prayers and visits over the years. You blessed us in so many ways. A heart-felt thank you to all the staff at Spring Valley Care Center. The wonderful care and attention given to Dad was greatly appreciated. Thank you so much. The Family od Verlyn Dornink Charlene and Lyall Mensink Andrea and Scott Hellickson Bruce and Barb Dornink Denise and Brad King and Families t1-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A grand, grand THANK YOU! I extend a grand, grand thank you to the Village of Whalan, all of the organizers and participants for a super grand weekend of May 16th. I, along with my siblings, was truly honored to represent the Wheelehan Family as Grand Marshall of the annual Stand Still Parade! I thank Larry Johnson, Mayor, for all your kindnesses and graciousness to me. The rose you presented to me graced my dining room table this week and is fading; but the memories of that weekend continue to be bright and lively. To the gentleman who loaned his red convertible for us to sit in to greet people, thanks so much! It was pretty cool! To my new friend, Donna Novotny, at the Whalan Museum, thank you for your openness and readiness to share history with me and my family. Your dedication and love for those who have gone before us is evident! A great big thank you to the numerous classmates (those in my year and other years) that attended the celebration and participated in the parade! I just loved seeing you all! I extend lots of love and thanks to Joan and Ernie and Everett (Thor) Johnson for your continued care of the village of Whalan and continued graciousness to me every time I have visited in past years! The Lanesboro Pep Band was just superb! Thanks, Katrina, for introducing yourself so we could tell you how much we appreciated your group’s work! I want to especially thank a member of the band, Madelyn, who was our server at a restaurant in Lanesboro on Sunday and was so very personable and interesting! The music at the celebration was wonderful and we enjoyed it as we ate great food! A great big thank you to all that stopped to talk to us, to say hi, to comment on the history of Whalan, to ask questions and to comment that they never knew we Bells were related to or connected to Whalan!! Now we all know a little more about the history of Whalan! A very special thank you to Char Johnson! I am so blessed to have become your friend! Thank you for all the phone discussions in previous months, thank you for spending your whole Thursday running around the countryside checking out spots relative to the Wheelehan family history and where they lived! What a fun and spunky hostess! I have to also thank Julia Borgen, who rode shotgun on Thursday and guided us to particular places! Thank you to Jeff Hanson for keeping me safe and on the road to Whalan and other spots after I picked up a horse-shoe nail in the tire of my rental car! From my heart, I thank each and every person I talked to, shared with and laughed with during the wonderful weekend of the Stand Still Parade! A final thank you to Barb Jeffers, photojournalist for the Fillmore County Journal for her wonderful, history-filled, feature article about the Wheelehan family that so many commented on to me! Katharine Bell Redmond, great-greatgranddaughter of David Wheelehan May 23, 2015 t1-x ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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AUCTION CALENDAR

Sat., May 30 at 9am - Antique, Tool, Household Auction. Sale held at Spring Valley Sales Auction Bldg, 412 East Park St., Spring Valley, MN. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183. Notice in the Journal. Sat., May 30 at 9:30am - Doug Jannsen/ Tim Slade Esate Auction. Auction held at 23960 Blackberry Rd, Winona, MN 55987. For more information contact Zenke Auction at www.ZenkeAuctionRealty.com. Listing in the Journal. Mon., June 1 at 1pm - Production sale. For more info call Philip & Ruth Abrahamson or Keith & Julie Ekstrom at 507-467-3701, 507-676-7763. www.ssangus.com Lanesboro Sales Commission. Listing in the Journal Fri., June 5 at 9:30am - Equipment Consignment Auction. Auction held at 1151 State 44, Caledonia, MN. For more information contact Zenke Auction at www.ZenkeAuctionRealty.com. Listing in the Journal. Fri., June 12 at 9:30am - Overhouse Roofing Auction. Auction held at 205 Elm St, Hokah, MN. For more information contact Zenke Auction at www.ZenkeAuctionRealty.com. Listing in the Journal. To list your Auction 507-765-2151

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FOR SALE

WANTED

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Pallet Stacker: Featherstone Farm, a certified organic farm in Rushford, MN is seeking a Warehouse Pallet Stacker. This is a seasonal position (May-November) in which the person is expected to work 40 to 48 hours a week Mon- Fri; hours and days may vary. Responsibilities: Assembles orders and stacks pallets for delivery to wholesale accounts and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) delivery sites. Responsible for accurately stacking pallets to ensure product quality, driver safety, and orderly delivery processes. Must be able to operate forklifts, hand trucks, and other equipment safely and responsibly. Hourly wage based on experience. To request an application for employment please contact Todd Bram 507-864-2400 at Featherstone Farm, 43090 City Park Rd, Rushford, MN 55971 or email to: todd@featherstonefarm.com h1,8-0

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

Cabin with deck for sale: #21 Gary Trail, French Lake, Rice Lake County, MN. 76’ of dock, 1 Boat lift, 16’ Fishing boat, 45 HP Mercury Motor. Nice Location. Great View. Furnished. Call 507-383-5864. s1,8,15-o Fabric - many yards of OLD, MUSTY yard goods. 4 miles NW of Harmony off County 22. 507-886-9671. s1-x CAMP IN STYLE: 2008 5th wheel “Cruiser”. 32’ w/3 slides & Queen bed. Nice interior, deluxe electronics, kitchen completely stocked. Awning, AC, hitch included. Excellent condition; great price! $17,000. 507-381- 2177 (MCN)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Call 507-251-5297 for details.

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This position will work +24 hours per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Must be able to type at least 60 WPM. Great customer service skills in-person and on the phone a must. Experience with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator preferred. There will be opportunities for advancement, increased compensation, and full-time employment. Please send a letter of interest and design samples to Publisher, Fillmore County Journal, P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or email to jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com. www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

has current openings for experienced, mature and caring individuals

nursing assistant Full-Time Evening Shift

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

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Green Lea senior LivinG is LookinG for speciaL peopLe who want to make a difference. must be caring, compassionate, and a team player.

part-time rn/Lpn Bonus Pay on weekends and shift differential. Contact Joyce or Suzy or stop by for an application. "Applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, religion, marital status, sexual orientation and status with regard to public assistance, military/veterans status or any other legally protected characteristic."

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

REDUCED 10K

511 SUMMIT ST NE, CHATFIELD

$159,900

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

#4061664

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

• 3 Bedroom • 2 Bath • 2 Story • Close to town • Newer roof • furnace • water heater & water softener • Loafing shed • 3 car garage (960 sq. ft.) • Nice views • Zoned Agriculture • Close to Root River & Mill Creek 6.5 ACRES IN THE VILLAGE OF MARION

BEAUTIFUL FOUR-SQUARE LOADED WITH CHARACTER

ELCOR Realty Co.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM QUALITY BUILT TWIN HOME

NEW PRICE

501 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD

212 6TH ST SW, CHATFIELD

$199,900 #4062121

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

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TOWNHOME LOTS

$96,000 #4062546

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Original wood work • French doors • Built-ins • Fireplace • Deck • Hardwood floors throughout • Central Air • 36’ x 40’ Garage/barn • Steps to Bike Trail/Downtown

5529 65TH AVE SE, ROCHESTER

#4062411

255 CAROLANN NW, EYOTA SOSTLD

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

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

416 ORCHARD RIDGELD RD NW, CHATFIELD

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

O • 3 Baths • Walkout • • 3 BedroomsS • Study

418 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD LD

313 TWIFORD ST SW, CHATFIELD LD

118 BARTLETT ST WEST, WYKOFF

• 3 BedroomsSO • Study • 3 Baths • Walkout •

LD • 2 Bedroom •S DenO • 0.34 Acres • 1874 sqft

213 CLIFF ST NE, CHATFIELD

242 SILVER ST S, WYKOFF

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

514 PLEASANTS STO SW,LD CHATFIELD

• 4 Bedroom • 3 Bath • Walkout • 0.88 acre

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

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

77 ACRE FARM

10512 55TH ST SE, EYOTA

$129,900 #4059306

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

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$329,900 31310 GAELIC ROAD, LANESBORO #4058134

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

LOTS AND ACREAGES FOR SALE

SOLD 702 5TH AVE SE, STEWARTVILLE

#4062567

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

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

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• 2 Bedrooms • 2 baths • 2 Car Garage • 1993 • Main floor living • Finished lower level • Deck • Energy efficient •, Steel siding • Newer roof • Conveniently located • No association dues

416 FILLMORE ST W, PRESTON

105 CHATFIELD ST S, DOVER

2005 TOWNHOME WITH FINISHED LOWER LEVEL

DOVER-EYOTA OR CHATFIELD SCHOOLS

$194,900

$169,900

$159,900

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

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

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LD• 0.25 acre lot • ORanch • 2 Bedroom • 2S Bath, 255 WINONA ST NE, CHATFIELD

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

CHATFIELD – APPROVED BUILDING SITE (37.01 acres) along a hard surface road only 12 miles Southeast of Rochester. This parcel is heavily wooded and sits high on the hill overlooking the Root River valley. Excellent hunting! #4050564 $189,900 $149,900. CHATFIELD – RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOT (0.59 acre) in established neighborhood ideal for walkout. Great view of the Root River valley and a short walk to downtown. No restrictions. #4063031 $29,900 CHATFIELD – Commercial lot offering 0.85 acres, city utilities, level, 311 feet of Hwy 30 frontage, ready to build & only couple blocks off Hwy 52. #4062958 $89,900 FOUNTAIN – Large level lot (132’ x 300’) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900 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.

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FINGERSON & DONAHOE FIRST SUBDIVISION - CHATFIELD ONLY 4 LOTS REMAINING • $37,900 - $42,900 • 0.31 acres - 0.51 acres • Covenant Controlled • Close to Elementary School • Close to Golf Course

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400 Main St. Sw, preSton $54,900

207 w. JefferSon St. Spring Valley $39,900

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

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

Charming Cape Cod Style 3 bdrm home. Numerous updates including new roof on house & garage 2012, updated windows, vinyl siding, Brazilian cherry floors, hardwood floors, wood fireplace, formal dining, updated kitchen with newer appliances and unfinished basement waiting your finishing touches! Located on large 1/2 acre lot near school.

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550 Main Ave. N, HARMONy Move right in! Starting up or slowing down this home offers main floor laundry bedroom and full bath! Second floor bedroom with den. No backyard neighbors! 2 car detached garage. Take a look at this affordable home today! $53,900

Bigger than it looks! 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with many updates. Large living room with spacious dining and kitchen. Main floor bedroom, bath and laundry. Good sized 2 car garage plus storage shed. $89,900 241 2nd Ave. SE, SPRING GROvE EASy tO KEEP, JUSt ENJOy!! 3 bdrm twinhome, with bright and spacious open floor plan. Master bdrm with w/i closet, plenty of room for guest and office space. Att. garage, plus storage room. $102,500

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11587 deer Rd., MABEL: PENDING 304 W Fillmore St., PREStON: PENDING

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109 Spruce St., FOUNtAIN Fantastic 4 bedroom 3 bath home. Open staircase, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, & main floor laundry. Open concept dining and living areas. Master with en suite walk in closet. LL finished. Enjoy the deck and backyard. 51 Main Ave. N, HARMONy

Centrally located Expansive views to enjoy from Brick building has sunrise to sunset! Vaulted been beautifully living room, hardwood floors & redone. Original fireplace. LL walk out, family tin ceiling and room, office & wine cellar. Heated garage plus shed & wood floors. Doors, windows, CA, wiring, and lighting, roof all updated. storage building.

Fantastic opportunity to run your dream restaurant in Historic Downtown Harmony MN. This well established restaurant has a breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu! Offers free parking on street and on city lot. New tile in kitchen 2014, new front awning 2015.Turn key business. Call today!

100 Coffee St., LANESBORO

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Super location, updated building, priced to sell. CALL Today!! Only $55,000

Todd Hadoff

Cell 507-259-5454 Website: www.toddhadoff.com E-mail: homes@toddhadoff.com 704 kEniLworth AvE, LAnEsboro

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

newest subdivision, with country views and city utilities at an affordable price. No building permit fees or connection fees in 2015! Harmony is a super place to live, offering the quality lifestyle of a small town, with a thriving business district, clinic, & healthcare facilities. Get $5,000+ Cash back/EDA incentive.

401 Hillcrest St. E, LANESBORO: PENDING

$104,900

135 3rd Ave. SE, HARMONy 1920’s craftsman style 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home. Charming details. Well maintained. Main floor laundry and bath, main floor bedroom potential. Full basement offers room for storage and work space. Det. 1 car garage. Nice yard. $68,500

1120 Matthew St. SW, PREStON

Affordable and move in ready! This is one of the nicest little properties you will find. Roomy & bright this home has a main floor bedroom, eat in kitchen, and full bathroom with double closets. Inviting 3 season porch. $33,500

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$204,900

152 pEArson dr., st. chArLEs

8.92 acres on hard surface road. Partially fenced, 36x50 garage/shed, NEW 40x80 pole shed w/finished interior and also includes a room for an office, 1/2 bath, electrical, heated, workbenches, cement floor and approach. Great building for many uses with ample area for storage and large enough to park a motor home or semi-truck. The 36x50 garage is half cemented and the storage space is rocked. Black top circle drive for easy access in and out of the property. The 3 bdrm home has been updated w/new wood stove in family room, laminate, neutral carpet & hdwd floors throughout. SELLER OFFERING $8,000 KITCHEN ALLOWANCE

35186 County 115, HARMONy

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

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10442 St. HigHway 16, Spring Valley $269,900

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

1015 Ridge Rd. S, PREStON

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Country home on 6 acres. 2002 built home with oak wood floors, covered front porch, wood heat, walk out basement and walk up attic. Fenced yard and garden space. Barn & pole shed, shop space, and chicken coop. Self-sustaining lifestyle with no mechanical systems. $115,000

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330 1st Ave. SE, HARMONy

435 Main Ave. S, HARMONy

Great hobby farm set up! Fenced for horses or other farm animals. Barn, house & garage have newer roofs. New mound system installed in 2008. House has nice updates including some newer windows, walk in shower w/ceramic tile, whirlpool tub, freshly painted interior w/updated colors. Formal dining area & build in cupboard. Cropland & pasture rented (21.2 acres at $210 per acre).

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

Move in Ready! This home has been nicely updated and well maintained. Custom built kitchen cabinets, spacious dining room and main floor laundry, bedroom, and bath. 24 x 40 garage w/heated workshop space. Nice yard. $116,900

140 1st Ave. SE, HARMONy Spacious 1 1/2 story 4 bedroom home. Roof, windows, furnace & C/A 2011. Main floor bathroom & bedrooms. Upstairs has 2 large bedrooms with large closets, plus generous sitting area. 2 car det garage. $97,900

Excellent location! Walking distance to swimming pool & south park. 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch style home. Lower level completely finished with large M. bedroom & walk-in & separate closets, 3/4 bath w/shower, storage room w/built in shelving, workshop area, family room, dining room w/hdwd floors, separate main floor laundry, fenced yard w/raised garden bed & patio area. Perm siding w/brick accent!

18529 160tH St., Spring Valley $214,900

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627 n. Section, Spring Valley $107, 900

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

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

IDEAL LOCATION on US Hwy 52 and Main Ave N, Harmony. This property offers great visibility for your business. Call for showing! $49,900

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1) 3.82 acre lot with woods, creek, w/o, great SATURDAy, JUNE 6 • 10:30-12:00PM views of Nolan Valley. Ideal for cabin or 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Douglas Fir floors • Archways Character throughout • 4 bedrooms • 2 baths • Wood permanent home with privacy, scenery, and $89,900 Large ranch • 4 bedrooms • floors under carpet • Large living room • Formal dining • • Open living and dining room • d/o • 2 car garage • wildlife. $54,900 Large lot • Open floor plan • Main floor master • D/O • New windows • High ceilings • Enclosed porch • Block exterior 308 cEdAr st., New flooring • Main floor laundry • Master bath • W/in 880 sq.ft. garage • 1.1 acres • Large yard 2) 3.96 acre lot with woods, creek, w/o, great FountAin closet • Security system • Covered deck views of Nolan Valley. Ideal for cabin or $129,900 Large ranch • 3 bedrooms on main floor • Main floor permanent home with privacy, scenery, and $169,900 320 AvE. b nE, laundry • Large yard • Wood floors • New windows wildlife. $56,900 $229,900 chAtFiELd

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

15 3rd AvE sw, hArMony

920 grAnd st. sE, chAtFiELd

Open HOuse

Large ranch • 5 bedrooms • 5 baths • Main floor laundry SATURDAy, JUNE 6 • 12:30-1:30PM • Large kitchen • Formal living and dining room • Newer 1 level ranch (Appro 3600 sq ft) 5 bedrooms • 2 baths window • Newer roof • Remodeled baths • 2 rental units $194,500 • Open floor plan • Ideal for entertaining • Handicapped w/separate entrances and parking • 2 furnaces • 2 c/a • 18 3rd st. sw, EyotA 107 sprucE st. sE, access • Formal living • Dining room • Sun room •Family Great opportunity to own and rent room • Kitchen island • Rec room • Fireplace w/brick FountAin 1 level living • Open kitchen ! and built-in bookshelves • 2-car heated garage • 1 car D CE 200 hiLLsidE AvE., REDU & dining area • Main floor Newer home • 3 baths • 4 bedroom• Wood floors • detached garage • 6/10 acre • Hot tub LAnEsboro laundry • 2 car garage $86,900 Master bath • 6-panel doors • Heated 3 car garage $299,500 • Large deck • Large bedroom • Vaulted ceilings • $379,900 2 Acres in city limits • Kitchen nook & bar • Maintenance free siding • Dead 4 large bedrooms • 3 baths • Sauna • Main floor laundry • end street • Backs up to the park 32337 JunipEr rd., Formal living and dining • Open floor plan • Wood floors • $435,000 chAtFiELd Large family room • Rec room • Wet bar • Updated kitchen 545 3rd AvE., nw, $139,900 • Walk-out • Deck • Patio • Covered porch • 25x52 shop hArMony 6.22 acres • 7 bedrooms • 3 baths • 4800 Sq.ft • 2 family w/heat and air • 12x52 building • 14x20 garden shed w/ 107 ZEnith st., rooms • Rec room • Fireplace • Living room • Formal cement floor • 2+ heated attached garage • New roof, LAnEsboro 3 acres • 18’ vaulted Montana Pine ceiling • Maple dining room • Large deck • Large private patio • 2 furnace, air and water heater • Mature trees • Wildlife • kitchen cabinets • Cedar wood floors • In-floor heat 2.7 acres • City limits • Private • Wooded • 3 bedrooms • 2 laundry rooms • Master bath • W/in closet • 4 car garage Great views • Private through-out house garage • Surround sound • Security baths • Vinyl siding • W/o lower level • Gorgeous setting • Heated shop • Great location system • Brick wall fireplace • Sun room w/fireplace • 403 hiLLcrEst st. E, Screened-in porch • Paneled doors • Pantry • Main $295,000 200 Ashburn st. E, LAnEsboro floor laundry/mudroom • Master bath • Storage shed • 35064 242nd st., LAnEsboro Townhouse • Maintenance- free Close to state bike trail LAnEsboro living • Ideal for weekend getaway Loaded with character • Sun porch • 2 car attached 12.43 acres • Woods • Tillable • Pasture • 4 bedrooms $89,900 • Wood floors • Original 920 MAin st., chAtFiELd (3 on main) • 2 baths • Main floor laundry •Master garage • Deer in backyard $99,500 woodwork • Newer roof • bath • Vaulted ceilings • Open floor plan •Large deck $98,900 Updated electrical box • New plumbing • 4 bedrooms • New roof • Newer • 20x36 horse shed • 26x36 machine shed • 2 deer Large open dining room • Living room • Open kitchen plumbing • Updated electrical stands • Large yard • Edge of city limits w/pantry • Located along the scenic bluffs • Close to • New kitchen cabinets and $318,000 trail • Close to river • Walking distance to downtown counters • Main floor laundry • 2 car garage • Deck g NEw

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510 burr oAk AvE nE, chAtFiELd

Extremely well maintained • 3 large bedrooms • 2 baths • Open kitchen and dining area • Living room • family room • Rec room w/ pool table • Bar • Deck • Private backyard • Storage sheds • Patio • Insulated garage • Walking distance to school, parks

809 ridgE rd., prEston .46/acre lot $227,500 Gorgeous wood throughout home • 3 bedrooms • 2 baths • Kitchen w/ in-floor heat • Living room • Dining room • Family room w/fireplace • Wet bar • Rec room • Heated garage • Office • Large patio • Basketball court • Storage shed • Invisible fencing • New roof and windows

101 wEst viEw dr., LAnEsboro

604 rivEr st., chAtFiELd

2 acres • 5 bedrooms • 4 baths • Backs up to woods • Master bath • 2 w/in closets • Living room w/fireplace • Formal dining room • Large family room • Open kitchen and dining area • Covered deck • W/out to patio • 2 car attached garage • 2 car heated detached garage • Finished loft area

Large corner lot • Remodeled kitchen • New flooring • Main floor laundry • Remodeled $84,900 bath • 2 large bedrooms • D/O • Newer windows • Vinyl siding • Covered deck • 2 car garage

$155,000

19405 stAtE highwAy 80, wykoFF

2.5 acres • Blacktop road • 4 bedrooms on main floor • Main floor laundry • Remodeled kitchen • New carpet • Freshly painted • Lower level is sheetrocked for family room and 2 dens • 720 sq ft garage • Enclosed breezeway • Large deck $199,500

310 MApLE dr., LAnEsboro 1-level living • Large ranch • 3 bedrooms • 3 baths • Master bath •Walk-in closet • In-floor heat in house and garage • Maple kitchen cabinets • Main floor laundry • Open living and dining and kitchen • Deck CED!

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$74,900

409 MAin st. sw, prEston

Close to state bike trail • Ideal for weekend getaway • Main floor laundry • New flooring • New appliances • Newer furnace • Newer roof • Heated garage w/bar area • 3 car garage NEw

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302 ELMwood st E., LAnEsboro

Located close to state trail and downtown • 3 bedrooms • Scenic views • 2 decks • 2 baths • W/o • Large yard • Great for permanent or weekend getaway

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JUST FOR FUN

For Sale In PreSton A new 2 bedroom, bath and 1/2, 2 stall garage townhome. Ready to finish for you. 1 block from bike trail & post office, 3 blocks from grocery store. Located at 315 Center St. Call Bunge Construction, Lic# 7867 for details

507-251-7952 FARM

Richard Milne & Associates

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PENDING 112 oak Street Se, Preston: Four bedroom, 1 bath,

1-1/2 story, with large lot and large four season porch. Newer furnace. 2-car garage, Greenhouse and garden space. $30,000. MLS 4061861

PENDING

Preston: Walkout lot that could be split. .96 acres. $15,000. MLS 40861862

RichaRd Milne

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Home 507-765-2172 Cell: 507-951-3672 Fax: 507-765-5308 Email: rmilne@centurytel.net MLS #4050051

For Sale: Bourbon Red Turkey Poults. Little Bend Heritage Farm has one day old poults for sale. They are a straight run and are $10 each. The poults can be picked up at the farm and we are located near Chatfield, MN. Please call Steve at 507-259-5262. f25,1-o Hunting Land Wanted! Earn thousands on your land by leasing the hunting rights. Free evaluation & info packet. Liability coverage included. The experts at Camp Leasing have been bringing landowners & hunters together since 1999. Email: info@basecampleasing.com Call: 866-309-1507 BaseCampLeasing. com (MCN)

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services Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o

We’re riding along with 1,000 passengers of 33 Rochester City Lines Mayo Clinic commuter buses traveling to 40 cities in 10 counties in our region!

TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR: Foreign and domestic, auto & light truck. 3 year, 100,000 mile warranty. Call for prices. Brown’s Tire, Battery, & Transmission. Rushford 507-864-2969 or 1-888-864-7049. v17eow-o REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements. Same day service. Used cars for sale. Specializing in Toyota Prius sales and services. Hi-Tech Rebuilders, Rushford. 507-864-7440 or 507-459-1504. v11tfno

Randy Haakenson • Commercial • Residential • Agricultural 326 Parkside Dr. SE Res 507-765-2297 Preston, MN 55965 Cell 507-251-5535

schroeder drywall ReSidential - CommeRCial

Drywall Hanging • taping • texturing Rusty Schroeder “Free estimates” 507-765-3648

Scheevel and Sons, Inc. (507) 765-4756 Precision Laser Excavating

Specialties: Ponds, Waterways, Terraces, Driveways, Building Sites and More. Ron (507-273-9796), Aaron (507-272-3923), Eric, & Nate Scheevel 17057 Kind Rd. • Preston, MN

Dust Control

ChuCk’s FeeD & Grain

Let us help control your dust problem on roads, driveways & parking lots. Environmentally safe & noncorrosive. Call Chuck’s Feed & Grain today and sign up for your dust control!

11753 State Hwy 43, Mabel, MN 55954 Craig Henry Shop 507.493.5399 • Mobile 507.450.5573

CALL FOR ALL YOUR REPAIR NEEDS!

Shapmaiiraha’nSdWdeelSding ign re Portable Welding Custom round bailing

Call Shamiah! 507-951-1698 Shamiah Womeldorf, Rural Lanesboro

TNT Lawn Service Make arrangeMentS now For your Snow Care

507-875-2247

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MOTORCYCLES WANTED: 60’s and 70’s Motorcycles. DEAD OR ALIVE! 920-371-0494 (MCN)

CASH FOR CARS: Any Make, Model or Year. We Pay MORE! Running or Not Sell your Car or Truck TODAY Free Towing! Instant Offer: 1-888-420-3805 (MCN)

CASH FOR CARS: All Cars/Trucks Wanted. Running or Not! Top Dollar Paid. We Come To You! Any Make/ Model. Call For Instant Offer: 1-800871-9134 (MCN

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 1-800-283-0205 (MCN)

• Mowing • StuMp grinding • Fall Clean-up • Snow plowing • iCe ManageMent

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• aerating • power BrooMing • inSured • light BaCkhoe work Call: 507-268-4977 or Cellphone: 507-429-6755

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Fillmore County Weather Forecast June 1

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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.

Sun & Moon Schedule

Date: SunriSe & SunSet 6/01/15 5:29am 8:43pm 6/02/15 5:28am 8:44pm 6/03/15 5:28am 8:44pm 6/04/15 5:27am 8:45pm 6/05/15 5:27am 8:46pm 6/06/15 5:27am 8:47pm 6/07/15 5:26am 8:47pm

MoonriSe & MoonSet 7:43pm 5:04am 8:42pm 5:47am 9:38pm 6:36am 10:30pm 7:32am 11:17pm 8:33am 11:58pm 9:39am Previous Day 10:48am

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“Beautiful Day!” by Marlee Musty, Chatfield, MN. 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.

SHIFT IT 11 am - 7 pm

Cooperative members can help keep electric rates affordable for everyone. Just shift energy use to before 11 a.m. and after 7 p.m. summer weekdays.

Do the Summer Shift 1.800.432.2285 l www.tec.coop