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North Preston regional pond planned By K aren R eisner karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Lanesboro artist Jane Grevstad is all smiles for this year’s Art in the Park – her first time participating as an artist. Photo submitted

Father’s Day fun at Lanesboro’s Art in the Park around Sylvan Park on Sunday, June 15, 2014 were fortunate barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com enough to proudly wear several Father’s Day in this area of ties made by their children. Mike Minnesota is also synonymous Flaby was one of these lucky dads, with another important date on wearing more than one tie made the calendar which is Lanesboro’s by his children Natalie,10, Oliver, Art in the Park event. For those 3, and Hunter, age 10 months. who may have a difficult time Of course Art in the Park is finding dad that gift that you enjoyed by everyone, not only thought he may actually use or dads. Women have been known trying to schedule events to do to purchase an item or two even together as a family on dad’s spe- though it’s “Father’s” Day and cial day, the planning is done for children have so much to see and you at Art in the Park each and do they are not sure where to every Father’s Day since 1980. start but usually end up follow Even dad’s gift was taken care ing alongside parents in hopes of of when kids visited the “Make a taking home something special of Tie for Dad” table to design and their own. create a tie made especially for This year’s Art in the Park their fathers. Some dads walking began at 10 a.m. with music By Barb Jeffers

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from the Indie-folk duo Patchouli and although the day began with some rain and even more wind, the skies cleared in the late morning and gave way to a pleasant sunny afternoon when Patchouli returned to the stage to play again from 3-5 p.m. Patchouli consists of Bruce Hecksel and Julie Patchouli who love returning to Lanesboro several times a year. Patchouli will be in Lanesboro again on June 25, July 30, and September 14 of this year. For more information visit their website at www.patchouli.net. Music continued in the Sylvan Park gazebo throughout the day including the jazz band Patty and the Buttons and local favorite See ART IN THE PARK Page 2 

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Brett Grabau, Stantec, reviewed the feasibility report for a North Regional Pond at the Preston City Council’s June 16 meeting. Early in April when Grabau discussed the details of the feasibility study for the proposed North Industrial Park, several councilman objected to a retention pond being located within the industrial park. Grabau was later directed to do a feasibility study for an alternate pond location east of Highway 52. The proposed regional pond to be located on property now owned by Jerald and Shirley Wingert, east of Ivy Road would drain 158 acres, including but not limited to the North Industrial Park, Poet, Dairy and Farm redevelopment, and 97 acres of land that could be developed in the future. Grabau explained that the drainage area will include mul-

tiple smaller subcatchment areas. The pond should be adequate for storm water retention and treatment in the event that the entire drainage area is developed. Project construction cost for the regional pond is estimated to be about $114,000. The 1.9 acre pond that was originally proposed within the North Industrial Park had been estimated to cost about $100,000. Because the retention pond is to be located outside of the industrial park, a third lot for commercial development will be available. The cost for purchasing the 2.95 acres of land from the Wingerts is $35,400. A one time drainage easement on 1.37 acres of additional property is proposed to be purchased for $4,110. This overflow drainage area could be flooded during significant rain events. The owner may still farm the easement area. Total purchase cost of See PRESTON Page 11 

Interest sparked for Mabel Ambulance candidates ment. The Lions of Mabel donated hannah@fillmorecountyjournal.com a bench to the city to put in The Mabel City Council met front of the Mabel Community on June 11, 2014 at 7 p.m. Center. The bench was recently All council members were pres- installed and City Clerk Karen ent except Sue Amunrud. The Larson said that it looks nice. meeting was held at the Mead- The Cherrywood Drive ows of Mabel assisted living improvements are finished. Public Works Department Director center. The minutes from the April Robert Miereau will be putting 9, 2014 meeting were reviewed dust control on the road after it has been packed down a little and approved. The monthly bills were reviewed and approved for paySee MABEL Page 14  By H annah Wingert

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Tom Schramm providing entertainment for the crowd as some chose to get up and dance to their favorite tunes. Music at Art in the Park is presented with support from Mark and Romi Wilhelm and the Rudolf E. Wilhelm Fund of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan. With more than 100 vendor booths full of fine art and creative crafts placed in one large circle around Sylvan Park and additional food stands and activities inside that large circle, it takes quite awhile to stroll around and see everything. Pottery in all kinds of shapes, sizes and colors could be found and so many with creative uses. The quality of all of the potters work was impressive and each piece unique. Sue Pariseau who is a potter and also on the board of the Lanesboro Area Art Trail Committee stated that there had been “a lot of good traffic” through the park and

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added it was “nice to visit with everybody” who stopped by their booth. Katherine E. Smither of George Pottery had some amazing samples of her work at her booth. Katherine’s pieces are “functional pottery with character” according to her business card. Carl’s Pottery was another booth with exquisite pieces of handmade art just to name a few. Jewelry was a very popular choice for many people with the wide array of fine jewelry located in different spots throughout the park. cHw designs and Red Sky Beads were two of many booths with jewelry and accessories for sale. Zippy Bags booth was full of purses and bags with multiple functions that are as colorful as they are useful. Stained glass by The Olde Glass Factory and others, paintings, photography and so much more for the art lover in all of us were on display and whether purchasing or not the items were interesting to look at. Another type of art from Joe’s Creations is made from reclaimed metal

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and farm equipment with items such as tall metal flowers being created with the reclaimed metal. Jody & Kim Reinardy along with Joe Fliegel also had impressive metal garden art pieces at Art in the Park which would make a wonderful addition to any type of garden. Soap made with goat’s milk was available from Simple Soaps for Simple Folks and Crooked Pine Soap. Sue Soenen of Mound Prairie Baskets demonstrated her basket weaving skills as she enjoyed the visitors who stopped by to watch and possibly take a basket home with them. Soenen has had a booth at Art in the Park for several years and says she has many repeat customers each year. Food stands were busy during Art in the Park and with so many selections it seemed most people decided to try a little of everything. The Lanesboro Arts Center served curry and rice and egg rolls and also sponsored the pie and ice cream which could be seen on plates throughout the park no matter the time of day.

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Dee Slinde, Executive Director of the Lanesboro Area Chamber of Commerce, served up pie and ice cream with a smile and friendly hello to anyone wishing to try one of many kinds of pie available. Walking tacos hit the spot for many visitors for lunch which was graciously served by the JO Volleyball group. Friends of the Lanesboro Library provided hot and juicy pulled pork sandwiches and Evan Thiss, age 14, was a walking billboard for the sandwiches. St. Patrick’s Catholic Church offered brats, hot dogs and pickles to hungry guests. Snacks were available thanks to the Farmer’s Market and visitors could quench their thirst with water, pop and lemonade offered by the Lanesboro Community Theatre group. While adults enjoyed the diverse items in each booth children were drawn to the petting zoo complete with a calf, a horse, a goat, geese, bunnies and more. Alexis Petersen, age 7, of Racine, Minn. enjoyed holding the kit-

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ten in the petting zoo. Alexis is the daughter of Terry and Lisa Petersen. The Commonweal Theatre Company gave previews of its current play ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ and the Lanesboro Community Theatre also gave attendees a taste of their production of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ making Art in the Park even more interesting and exciting. With everything that the town of Lanesboro and the Lanesboro Arts Center’s Art in the Park has to offer local residents and guests from around the world it is no wonder the event has been going (and growing) strong for 34 years. If you have never been to Art in the Park in Lanesboro there is another chance next year and for those who make it an annual tradition on Father’s Day it’s never too soon to start making plans. For more information on Art in the Park visit www.lanesboroarts.org. To view a wide array of photographs from this year’s Art in the Park check out the Fillmore County Journal’s Facebook page.

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Chatfield activities director recaps change By Mitchell Walbridge The Chatfield School Board convened for its June meeting on Monday, June 16 at 7 p.m. Present were all school board members, district principals Craig Ihrke and Randy Paulson, Superintendent Ed Harris and the district’s activities director, Dan Schindler. The meeting opened with comments from both principals on a great end to the school year. There will be two summer school sessions taking place this summer. The dates for 8th grade trip to Washington D.C. is also rapidly approaching. Activities Director Dan Schindler was present at the meeting to recap the new coach evaluation plan that was put into place at the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year. To begin, Schindler went through a list of achievements of Chatfield’s student athletes. Schindler then continued to

explain what modifications to the district’s activities programs that he and the activities committee had made during the previous school year. During July of 2013, Schindler held a meeting with coaches to lay out his expectations. Head coaches had a pre- and post-season meeting with Schindler as part of their evaluation. Coaches were also required to provide parents with weekly emails. This coming year coaches will set a goal for themselves as well. Most of the expectations that Schindler and the activities committee set seemed to create positive results, as shown by a survey and by student performance in extracurricular activities. There will be a few more changes implemented in the coming school year such as requiring coaches at all levels to send out weekly emails to parents in order to keep them

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informed. Also during July of 2013, Schindler held a combined acquaintance meeting with parents, athletes and coaches which they hope to do again. Superintendent Harris’ report to the board consisted of information on the 2015SY budget. Harris’ projections were preliminary, but included a minimal enrollment decline due to a smaller Kindergarten class in the upcoming school year. However, Harris is optimistic that the five year average will stay where it is currently at, making revenue based on the number of students steady. Later in the meeting the board approved the budgets for the 2014-2015 school year as follows: 1. General Fund: Revenue $8,140,494, Expenditures $8,266,996, Net ($126,502) 2. Food Service Fund: Revenue $397,245.63, Expenditures $388,372.33, Net $8,873.30 3. Community Education Fund: Revenue $626,019, Expenditures $625,044, Net $975 4. Debt Service: Revenue $1,313,753, Expenditures $1,348,175, Net ($34,422) 5. Trust Fund: Revenues $10,950, Expenditures $27,600, Net ($16,650) The board also passed a resolution pertaining to the estab-

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lishment of filing dates for the November 2014 elections. Three of the current seats will expire this year. The filing period is from July 29 to August 12 at 5 p.m. There is a $2 filing fee. Each seat has a term of four years. Consent Items •Authorize Board Treasurer to approve the End of the Year Bills •Delegate designee to wire transfers, excess funds, and bond payments •Designate Official Newspaper for SY 2014-15, Chatfield News •Designate Official District Depositories for SY 2014-15 a. Root River State Bank b. Minnesota Liquid Asset Funds c. Approve Entity Authorization form to designate Superintendent and Business Manager as district representatives d. F&M Bank, Alice Groen Trust Account •Designate Official District Legal Counsel for SY 2014-15, Ratwick, Rozak, Maloney and Bartel •Set board meeting date/ time/place - third Monday of each month, 7 p.m., Media Center, Chatfield High School •Approve Health and Safety Policy #807 - No changes to policy •Approve Health and Safety Actual Budget 2013-2014 and Projected Budgets for SY 20142015 and SY 2015-16

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•Approve minutes of the May 19, 2014 regular board meeting •Approve Service Agreement for Speech and Language - Hiawatha Valley Ed. District •Approve Resignation of RuthAnn Lund, 9th grade volleyball coach •Approve posting 9th grade volleyball coach position •Approve resignation of elementary teacher, J.B. Mathison •Approve posting elementary teaching position •Approve posting high school para professional position •Approve Varsity Volleyball Coach SY 2014-2015 - RuthAnn Lund •Approve Elementary Custodial Hire •Maternity Leave Request Sarah Schroeder, Elementary Para Professional The next school board meeting is July 21 at 7p.m. in the Chatfield High School Media Center.

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C ommentary The Future belongs to those who show up! By Yvonne Nyenhuis “The future is decided by those who show up!” On this premise I packed up my lack of expertise, my self doubts and headed to the DFL Convention in Duluth May 31, 2014. Saturday morning it was raining so I Yvonne was delighted Nyenhuis when a smiling young woman appeared with an umbrella and ushered me into the convention center. Inside a fleet of young people with colorful shirts were ready to help us find our way around the vast expanse of the building. The program began at 10:30. There were 70 proposals to be considered, voting for Secretary of State and speeches. One of the proposals was eliminating capital punishment. While there are some people who don’t deserve to live, I have come to feel that if we say murder is wrong how can we sanction carrying out the death penalty? What does it do to us? As the day proceeded there was cheering, dancing in the aisles and waving signs supporting the candidates. I don’t know what I expected but I never saw so many happy people under one roof. It was estimated that there were

four thousand who attended the festivities. It was less colorful than the Republican convention. Missing were “fire and brimstone” preachers and Wane le Pierre and his fervent message “An armed America is a safer America!” (Beware of the government, the Democrats want to take your guns!) When Steve Simon gave his acceptance speech for being nominated for Secretary of State his first words were to praise his opponent Debra Hilstrom. “Don’t count her out. She is dedicated and will continue to serve the people of Minnesota.” He has been actively involved in protecting voters rights. When a smiling Amy Klobuchar took the podium, she prompted a standing ovation, an explosion of cheering and clapping that lasted possibly five minutes. After a few upbeat remarks she introduced Al Franken. She commented on the Republican’s reluctance to seat him when he was elected to the Senate. They kept him waiting six months, effectively denying our state two Senators for that time. She laughed and said he proceeded to accomplish more in five and a half years than other senators did in six! During the 2012 campaign Governor Dayton was asked what would happen if voters elected a DFL majority in the House and

Senate. He answered in one word: “progress!” In the last two legislative sessions that’s exactly what happened. The DFL legislators turned a $600 million budget deficit into a $1.2 billion surplus which allowed making investments in heating assistance for low-income families, investing in early childhood education, two year tuition freeze at the University of Minnesota and community colleges, an additional $23 million for Minnesota schools, tax cuts for more than 2 million Minnesotans, the elimination of the marriage penalty, tax cuts for working families and property tax relief for homeowners, renters, and farmers. In general the economy is growing. There is less unemployment. The Star Tribune gives a favorable report on health care in Minnesota. “The percentage of uninsured has dropped to the lowest level in state history, and the second-lowest level in the nation, following the end of enrollment under the Affordable Care Act.” Minnesota is one of 26 states to expand Medicaid to include childless adults. Our state is providing an example of the success that can result from having Democratic leadership and a Democratic majority in the house and senate. We can only imagine the progress that could have been made in our country if President Obama had retained a

In response to Elizabeth Mitchell To the Editor, If you were like many rural Minnesota school districts and were handed more than $200 million, how would you spend it? Would you hire more teachers and school employees, provide the best resources available to our students, or hand it back to the government in order to meet Obamacare mandates? Thanks to the Democrats, option A and B are off the table, because they made option C the law. It was bad enough that Minnesota’s legislative Democrats and Gov-

ernor Dayton spent $442 million to bail out Obamacare last year, and $160 million on a MNsure website that rarely worked and frustrated thousands of Minnesotans. Now a recent study from the Governor’s own budget department finds that nearly $208 million will be taken from Minnesota schools state wide as they try to meet the regulations of Obamacare. Representative Greg Davids rightfully brought this information to light recently, and Elizabeth Mitchell attempted to twist the debate, which is shameful. Rep. Davids has always supported allowing all Minnesotans

to have access to health care, but thankfully he doesn’t support wasting what’s someday going to amount to billions of state tax dollars on a program that eliminates your freedom to pick your physicians, limits your health care choices, and in some cases, radically increases your health insurance cost and premiums. Despite what Mitchell might think, the most important investment we can make is in our children. Giving them every available resource they need to succeed should be our state’s top priority. Mitchell is right if we value something. We should provide

The Affordable Care Act is Needed for All To the Editor, I read the letter Greg Davids had in the Journal May 26 and I thought to myself, ‘good grief, Greg, isn’t there something you can be positive about?’ It appeared that you cherry-picked whatever negative you could find in the Affordable Care Act. (ACA) Everything new, from laws to cars has teething problems. Most every car manufacturer has had recalls because of some problem and millions of cars have been recalled. Most likely you have experienced a recall; and if you did I bet you took it in and had the problem fixed. I do not think you said to yourself, “well that is the last time I’ll buy a car and I‘ll do whatever I can to get rid of cars in this country.” The ACA is

quite new legislation, and so I ask you, Greg, ‘what are you doing to help it gain traction? What are you doing to help implement it?’ Millions of uninsured folks in our country now have insurance they have never been able to have before. When I have talked to you, you have told me what a good church person you are. So therefore you know that “you should love your neighbor.” As a representative you get the taxpayers to pay for your good health care coverage, and I, as a senior citizen get Medicare, compliments of the taxpayers. So Greg, don’t you think we should all work for the time when ALL OUR NEIGHBORS can relax by having health insurance coverage? Harvey Benson Harmony, MN

Government this week •Monday, June 23, Chatfield City Council, 7 p.m., City Hall. •Monday, June 23, City of Rushford City Council meeting, 6:30 p.m. •Monday, June 23, Spring Valley City Council meeting, 6 p.m., City Hall. •Tuesday, June 24, Fillmore County Commissioners meeting, 9 a.m., Fillmore County Courthouse •Tuesday, June 24, Fillmore Central School Board meeting, 6:30 p.m. Schedule subject to change.

Democratic majority in the house during his administration. It is regrettable that those dominating the Republican party came to Washington, not to govern, but to “protest”. They have been unwilling to confront the problems, the growing disparity between rich and poor, unemployment, polluting the environment, illegal immigration, and the increasing cost and lack of accessible health care. They are unwilling to invest in research, education, transportation, and infrastructure. I don’t know how they expect to “grow” the economy. (?) Discussing illegal immigration usually ends with cries of “amnesty!” Amnesty is a wastebasket in which we dispose of responsibility. Their other demand is that we close the border before dealing with the “eleven million” people who are undocumented. “Closing the borders” is not possible. If we are to improve the situation our effort has to be comprehensive and include all aspects of the problem. They are against abortion. No one is “for” abortion. The conservative “solution” is abstinence, which is not enthusiastically embraced and making abortion illegal, even suggesting that it be considered a “criminal” offence. This approach would not stop abortions. If we are serious about reducing the number of abortions it is through education, prevention and providing programs

that support women who want to carry to full term and need help. They are against regulating banks and corporations. They are for cutting funding for agencies that limit pollution of our water, earth and air. Quite amazingly, Republicans at their convention were discussing reducing funds for FEMA as Isaac was washing up against the doors of the convention center. They are for the “right to work” law which deprives workers of bargaining rights. They promote ‘voter I.D.” which is really an effort to suppress voting of vulnerable citizens. I’m always surprised when they extol the virtues of Liberty and Freedom! After the activities, I waited for my ride in the lobby. I was approached by a young man who asked me to sign a petition protesting “privatizing” prisons. I told him I was glad to add my name to the list. The idea of “prisons or profit” is immoral. There is no way that justice can be served by this process. At the end of the day I relaxed at my son’s home in Lakewood and reflected on the fact that I am fortunate to be living in the state of Minnesota and a country called America. (I relied on the “Minnesota DFL Party” info@dfl.org for information about the economy: as well as the Star Tribune.)

money for it. It appears to me Greg Davids values education over Obamacare, and it’s pretty sad that the Democrats allowed money that has been allocated to our schools to be taken away.

As P.J. O’Rourke said, “Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys”. Deb Carlson Rushford, MN

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of our area. In general, this year has been a year of celebrations for our young athletes in schools throughout the Wykoff Council shocks mayor county. And, our own Paul Trende how it relates to our communities has had an exciting year of sports By Jason Sethre and our lives. Publisher coverage. As a matter of fact, we On the evening of Wednesday, may never see another year like Fillmore County Journal June 11, 2014, I was contacted by this. Cell: 507-251-5297 a family friend who was escorting I considered making a list of all jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com All around us we can find inspir- the Falcons Girls Golf team from of the accomplishments in areas ing individuals who encourage us to the Minnesota State Tournament like volleyball, football, wrestling, find ourRochester passionsResident in life says: and never back to the Fountain, Preston and basketball, softball, baseball, and Harmony areas (Falcon territory). give up.I am sad to hear what happened. The track field, Wykoff Mayor did his job with so much confiand dence in but I feared I would Sincemembers the Falcon Girls teamhaveleave Withhimself Team and the so called City Council someone and they say Golf they didn’t confidence in theout. Paul Trende had finished third in the Minne- always has that angle covered, so U.S.A. Mayor? taking Wow is all that comes to mind. Wheninyou have a job to do you should it and not complainthey that were you had to an in hour sota do State Tournament, center stage I’lldostay myover own realm of expertime or whatever the case may be, checking be glad youto have It is local so sad fire that these City check out tribute seea job. if the the 2014 FIFA tise.So Called You can than have the gul to say wePreston didn’t want you to resign, well departments in Fountain, World Council Cup, Members did it this way and pages and sports coverage in today’s you don’t have confidence in himand thanHarmony I’m pretty would sure hisbe confi dence level for you people has Journal for the full interested proudlyif limpFillmore County surely members aarewelcoming scared that someone in to do changes in city providing escort came ing away withgone down. I also feel that the scoop. for the good and not just think of himself..... led by each respective fire depart- The significance of these accoma 2-1 victory ment. over Ghana Jason Sethre plishments by our young athletes is Wykoff needs new city council members keep the have/had..... It and worked outMayor well they with my my primary focus. -- America’s nemesis from past World Cup bat- schedule, and I stayed in touch These students of life are demonGrow up and do--your together against(Preston each other.Fire with JoshnotRistau tles on the soccer field we jobs willand see work strating that which we vicariously inspiring individuals along the way. Department) and Bill Hanlon long for from our days of yesteryear. While all of these soccer players (Harmony Fire Department) -- so As we get older, well beyond our are incredibly talented and athleti- all of us could work together to prime, it’s inspiring to see young cally gifted, it is their passion, resil- provide a contiguous lighted pro- people find a passion for something ience and teamwork that will set cession. and never give up. them apart from their competitors. It was an honor for me to be a The ability to be at the top of In the days and weeks ahead, as the part of that experience, and I’m your game in any sport will eventugame clock ticks and the brackets sure Josh and Bill felt the same ally fade, but the lessons learned unravel on the biggest stage on way. It was a way for us to show from those experiences can easily earth, we will see the best of the our respect for their accomplish- flow over into other parts of a perbest until there is only one team left ment, not just individually but as a son’s life. community. standing. Whatever we love to do, we While I wouldn’t dare attempt This is one of those experiences should do our very best. That’s to hold a candle to the handcrafted that you wouldn’t see in larger com- what I think when I see these sports musings of our own talented munities like Rochester, and this is athletes rise to the occasion. They Mr. Trende, I do have a viewpoint something we should cherish as a make us proud, while also providthat I think touches on sports, and representation of the authenticity ing inspiration.

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In response to Dennis DeKeyrel & Jerry Grehl ... To the Editor, Dennis DeKeyrel’s and Jerry Grehl’s recent comments about State Representative Greg Davids were outrageous and appalling. Representative Davids has spent the past 30 years helping area residents acquire health insurance. Spreading untrue statements and taking personal potshots because he opposes the Obamacare debacle is unconscionable. It’s good that these two had the DFL talking points at the ready before penning their letters. 280,000 Minnesotans didn’t lose the health care coverage they preferred? Nah, in DeKeyrel’s

world they simply had their “policies discontinued.” Never mind that these Minnesotans liked their insurance and wanted to keep it, and were satisfied with their health insurance rates and deductibles and wanted to keep them – government knew better so they needed to “discontinue” their plans for the greater good. They tout the enrollment numbers of MNsure, yet the question they cannot answer is how many people purchased MNsure coverage that had been previously uninsured. MNsure has not even attempted to analyze this information. Wouldn’t that be the first question you wanted answered? And then there’s the

fact that MNsure’s rates aren’t going to be released until after the election, which is the biggest political cover up of all for the Democrats. Minnesota had one of the highest levels of resident insurance prior to the implementation of Obamacare. Now, we have spent hundreds of millions and we can’t even answer how many folks who didn’t have insurance now do. Greg Davids is right for speaking out against Obamacare because Minnesota can do better. Sincerely, Doug Baker Lanesboro, MN

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Wykoff Council shocks mayor Wykoff Resident says: So let me get this straight, Wykoff gets a mayor who actually cares about the city and wants employees to do their job. I know this is a huge change from past mayors, but lets think about this, Lyman actually gets the sewer treatment plant started, Lyman finds a replacement city worker with a class b license, Lyman gets a parking lot for the community center, Lyman gets land set up for a memorial park for veterans, and the city council votes no confidence. Wykoff needs a new city council, not a new mayor. saddened says: “A Vote of No Confidence is defined as a statement or vote which states that a person in a superior position - be it government, managerial, etc. - is no longer deemed fit to hold that position. This may be based on said person falling short in some respect, failing to carry out obligations, or making choices that other members feel are detrimental.” Sad day for Wykoff Residents, losing a Mayor that finally did something for the residents instead of for themselves. If the council cared that much, where were they the last 12 years? Wykoff Resident says: “City Clerk Cheryl Davis had inquired to receive one additional hour of PTO time since she had worked an evening doing dog licensing. Mayor Hare was quick to point out that she was a salaried employee and would work when needed; something she had agreed upon”. -Last week “Larson then continued stating Hare had given directives to city employees without prior consent from the council”- this week How dare he tell someone to do their job! That is not right in this day in age! They should be paid extra or given PTO for having to perform duties in their job description! Would be willing to bet this was a factor in the vote! long time resident says: A town this small and you have to act like your in Rochester City Council, look at past mayors and what they did for the city, a lot of it was NOT for a better community, I have lived in this small town all my life and have seen a lot of Mayors come and go along with a lot of council members, I think Mayor Hare was doing a great job and supported the community in a lot of different ways. You as council members need to remember that it is not an easy job and the clerk is an employee, she is to do her job and that’s it. Tables and chairs being a nuisance, maybe golf carts on sidewalks are more of a obstacle then table and chairs that people can use and enjoy in our supposedly small friendly town. Mayor Hare wanted a friendly great looking town and this is how the council treated him, communication is the key, we all want a friendly small town that people want to visit or live in. Wykoff citizen says: After reading about the vote of no confidence inacted by council women Larson and passed by the rest of the council I would like to inact a vote of no confidence towards the council members in the way they poorly handled the communication with Mayor Hare. Mr. Hare was solely acting in the best interest for the city of Wykoff and its citizens.

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Fillmore County Sports By Paul Trende A state football championship for Chatfield; awesome. A state wrestling title just months later; incredible. A state baseball title just months after that? That one wasn’t to be. Brian Baum’s Gophers went to Chaska. They saw. They didn’t Paul Trende conquer, but they accomplished a lot. They won a state quarterfinal game, a first for a Gopher baseball club. They made a valiant comeback only to agonizingly lose in the semifinals. They then were one of only nine teams in the state to end the season with a victory. They posted Chatfield baseball’s best ever finish. The Gophers are the Minnesota Class A third place team for 2014. Getting Off the Quarterfinal Schneid Chatfield entered the state tournament a combined 1-10 in five previous appearances (’98, ’01-03’, 06’). They’d never opened with a quarterfinal win (0-5). The 2014 Gophers (#3 seed, 21-3) bucked that trend versus Section 5A champion Royalton (12-10). The Royals came out swinging early. Lead-off man Michael Petron and two-hitter Brady Moulzolf went single-double to start the game, putting runners on second and third with no out. But pitcher Jake Neis took care of the threat with a strikeout and a pair of put-outs. Zach Eggers and Neis singled in succession to start the Gopher first. Nate Skare was subsequently hit by a pitch (bases loaded). An RBI sac fly by Ethan Woltz and a RBI groundout by Noah Grant made it 2-0 Chatfield. The Royals cut that lead in half in the third. Moulzolf singled, stole second, and came around to score on a Nathan Psych RBI-single (2-1). Chatfield got an unearned run in the fourth. Drew Hurley’s seemingly routine fly-ball was misplayed. He eventually found his way to third. There, with Ben Pierce on first per a fielder’s choice, Chatfield worked the hot-box home-steal. Pierce kept Royalton’s defense at bay long enough for Hurley to score (3-1). Chatfield then scored three runs in the bottom of fifth on four

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consecutive two out hits. A Woltz single scored Eggers (ROE). Noah Grant then singled. A wild pitch moved Woltz and Grant up a base. Hurley then authored a two-run single to make it 6-1. The Royals got a couple in the bottom of the sixth per a Petron 2-run single. They left two on. It was their last threat. Neis (7 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, Win) recorded two of his six K’s in the seventh to send Chatfield to the semis 6-3. The Gophers tagged Royal pitcher Parker Brezinka for eight hits though just one earned run. Moechnig reached three times (2-2, HBP). Woltz (1-2, 2 RBI, R, Sac Fly, BB) stayed hot. Hurley (1-3, 2 RBI, R) and Grant (1-3, RBI) drove in the other Gopher runs. Moulzolf (3-3, R, SB) and Petron (2-4, 2 RBI) had five of the Royals’ eight hits. Walk-Off Walk Ends State Title Hopes Chatfield (22-3) moved on to the semifinals to face undefeated (24-0) tournament 2-seed New York Mills. Nate Skare took the mound and battled threat after threat in the early innings. The Eagles put a couple on in the first with one out, only for Skare and company to get out of the jam. In the second, NYM got a trio of hits in succession. Lead-off man Nick Kupfer’s single scored Austin Manevil to put the Eagles on the board. An inning later, the damage was much worse. With two on and two out, Tucker Skoblik authored an RBI single (2-0). With runners on first and second, Manevil then hit a chopper to Hurley at third. A bobble narrowly allowed all runners to be safe (bases loaded). Nine-hole hitter A.J. Wegscheid immediately followed with a hard linedrive to center. Woltz made a diving attempt, but the ball skipped off his glove. It skipped far enough away for Wegscheid to check into third base with a 3-run triple. After three, the Eagles led 5-0. In the fourth, Eggers, the Gopher’s lead-off energy-guy, got Chatfield on the board. He reached per an error, stole second, advanced to third on a ground-out, and scored on a Skare ground-out (5-1). At that point, NYM pitcher Tyler Patron had held Chatfield hitless. That ended in the fifth. The Gophers first three hitters to bat (Grant, Hurley, and Moechnig) all singled. Moechnig’s rap drove in pinch-runner Aaron Paulson

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(5-2). Ben Pierce then drove in Hurley with a groundout (5-3). The Gophers then got three more hits in succession with two out. Eggers drove in pinch-runner Payton Lund. After Eggers stole second, Jake Neis drove him in. All told, after zero hits and one run through four innings, the Gophers put together a six-hit, four-run fifth to make it a whole new ball game at 5-5. Five of the six hits went to the opposite field. From there, it all came down to the bottom of the seventh. The Eagles, fresh off a walk-off win in the quarterfinals versus Ely, caught lightening in a bottle again. Brandon Kupfer led-off with a single. He was sacrificed to second. An intentional walk followed. Daniel Kraft singled to deep short (bases loaded, one out). Seven-hitter Skoblik then saw five pitches. Only one was a strike. The last was a ball. His walk plated Kupfer as New York Mills got the 6-5 walk-off victory. Wegscheid (2-3, 3B, 3 RBI), Skoblik (1-3, 2 RBI, R), and the Kupfer’s, Nick (2-3, RBI, SB) and Brandon (2-4, R), led the Eagles. Patron got the win (7 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 3 K, 0 BB). For Chatfield, Skare took the loss (6 1/3 IP, 11 H, 6 R, 3 ER, 4 K, 4 BB). Moechnig (2-3, RBI), Neis (2-4, RBI), and Eggers (1-4, 2 SB, 2 R, RBI) led Chatfield offensively. The Gophers entered the game having won 18 of 19. Skare’s Redemption Leads to Third Place After the hard loss, Chatfield had about an hour to regroup. Their third place game with tournament top seed BOLD (Bird Island, Olivia, Lake Lillian District) immediately followed. Both teams entered with the phrase ‘gut check’ coming to mind. Chatfield (22-4) had just dramatically lost. BOLD (22-4), the 2013 Class A state champion, had their repeat hopes crushed a few hours earlier in eight innings by New Life Academy. With each team having already expended their top two pitchers, it came down to who had what left for throwers. The Gophers won that battle. Junior hurler Tommy Jech, who actually entered state tournament play with Chatfield’s best pitching record (6-0), did a lot better job than BOLD’s mound-men. The Gophers hammered Warrior pitching. BOLD opened the game with a run in the first before turning to senior Trevor Nissen. He faced just six batters, giving up four hits and two walks. Per a 2-run single by Woltz, and then an RBI walk by Hurley, Chatfield led 3-1 after one. The three run inning was the first of four such Gopher frames. They duplicated the feat in the second. The Warriors then got a 3-run third to keep it a game (6-4). But Chatfield put up three runs each in the fourth and fifth innings (12-4). They

tagged BOLD’s second pitcher, Brett Grund, for eleven hits and nine runs (7 ER). Hitting in particular was cathartic for senior 1B/P Nate Skare. After walking the game-winning run in versus NYM, Skare replied with his best day of hitting. He too liked things in three’s. He finished the game 3 for 3 (3 RBI, 3 R). Included was the only home run hit in Chaska, Skare’s only deep fly of the year, a 2-run shot in the fifth that capped the Gopher’s scoring. BOLD added a couple in the sixth. Skare’s glove ended the contest. His excellent sprinting grab while reaching into foul play alongside first secured Chatfield third place in Class A by a final of 12-6. Woltz (3-4, R) also drove in three runs. Jech and Noah Grant were each 2 for 3. Jech got the win (6 IP, 8 H, 6 R, 3 ER, 2 K, 3 BB). He finishes his junior year 7-0. Eggers (1-4, 2 R, RBI), Hurley (1-2, 2B, 2 RBI, R), Moechnig (1-3, 2 RBI), and Neis (1-4, 2 R) also were offensive. The later made multiple nice plays at short. Every spot in the line-up (1-9) recorded at least one hit including all five graduating seniors. Eight guys scored. BOLD was led by leadoff man Trent Athmann (2-2, 2B, RBI, 2 R, SB) and clean-up hitter Riley Kramer (2-4, 2B, R). Chatfield’s season finishes at 23-4 (1A East runner-up, TRC South and Section 1A champs, State 3rd Place). Brian Baum’s coaching record for the 2013-204 school year, with girls’ basketball (23-1), stands at 46-5. And thus, as a student contingent of Chatfield fans once chanted, ‘All Hail Baum!’ Making the Class A All-Tournament team were Neis and Moechnig. Neis joins older brother Nate (2003) as having done so. Jake hit safely in 10 of 11 post-season games, batting .410 (16-39) with 6 RBI and 11

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runs scored. He went his entire senior year without striking out. He was also 5-2 on the mound. Junior Ethan Woltz hit safely in all but one post-season game too, batting .421 (16-38) with 13 RBI. Moechnig, a junior catcher, led the Gophers at the state tourney with a .444 average (4-9, 3 RBI). Eight of the nine Chatfield regulars amassed at least three hits. The team’s state tourney batting average was .369 (31-84), a full 70 points higher (.299) than the regular season. Five seniors graduate; Neis, Eggers, Skare, Grant, and Sawyer Prinsen. They’ll be missed. Athletic supporters, media people, fans, coaches, local businesses, and players alike can finally take a break. The 2013-2014 school year most certainly was that of the Gopher.

State Golf; Falcon Girls Take Third

State hardware is always good. The Fillmore Central girl’s golf team went to the state meet at Pebble Creek Golf Course in Becker and got some good. The Falcons, making their first state appearance, rode the efforts of an unlikely lead performer. The meet was essentially a three team race. BOLD (365) narrowly led defending state champs Legacy Christian Academy (367) and the Falcons (369) after day one. Sophomore Laura Donney (88, tied for 10th) and senior Keeley Todd (89, tied for 13th) paced FC at that point on the 18-hole par-72 course. Day two saw LCA take command. The Lions third and fourth scorers combined to shave 15 strokes off their day one totals. Jillian Johnson shaved ten alone (9585). The improvements led LCA to cut 16 strokes, to post a day two 351 (a 718 overall), which won them their second straight See SPORTS Page 9 

LAURA DONNEY Fillmore Central Girls Golf

Fillmore Central sophomore Laura Donney put forth her four best 9-hole rounds of golf at the state tournament to lead the Falcons to a 3rd place finish in their first ever state golf meet. Donney finished 13th overall in the 87-girl field. Photo by Paul Trende

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title. Lewiston-Altura (2011 & 2012) won back-to-back titles prior to that. Meanwhile, FC got nice day two improvements from their third and fourth scorers, 8th grader Grace Miller and junior Katie Tammel. Each was six strokes better (Miller 95-89, Tammel 100-94). Their efforts, the continued surprise great play of Donney, and the consistency of Todd, helped FC to close to within a stroke (733) of BOLD (732). The Falcons took home the third place trophy. Donney led the FC with a 36-hole total of 177. It was good

enough for 13th place overall (in an 87-girl field). It was the first time Donney led FC in a meet this season. Her best team finish had been third. She was FC’s fifth golfer with an 18-hole 110 at the Section meet. Her 46 and 47 (tie) on the back nine each day would’ve been her two lowest 9-hole totals of the year had she not shot 42’s on the front nine! Donney thus put together her four best 9-hole rounds of the year in sequence on the biggest stage. Keeley Todd, on the back of a couple 43’s, had FC’s second best score (181). The team’s only senior finished 17th overall. She gets to hold bragging rights over brother Andy (tied

for 33rd at state in 2012). Grace Miller’s 184 also put her in the top 20 (tied for 20th). Katie Tammel’s 194 was tied for 38th. A day one back-nine 53 was her bugaboo (47, 46, and 48 otherwise). Madison Scheevel, the only 7th grader in the competition, was the fifth Falcon scorer (201, tied for 53rd). A day two back nine 55 was her gremlin (49, 48, & 49 otherwise). Elayna Kiehne (221) rounded out FC’s team. The Falcons excellent season ends with the girl’s finishing less than first just twice (W-K and state tourneys). With just Todd graduating, the future looks bright for Coach Lane Powell’s program.

On the purely individual side of things, Kingsland senior Karli Bly finished 64th with a 208. She was consistent day one (51, 54), then back and forth (45, 58) day two. She was her school’s only state competitor in any sport this season. The girls champion was Christine Piwnica (159) of Southwest Christian (Chaska). She won by nine strokes over Westbrook-Walnut Grove’s Abby Herding (168). On the boy’s side of things, FC’s Jordan Miller (Grace’s older brother) was the top county performer. The junior was tied for 24th heading to the final nine holes. A round of 39 allowed Jordan to crack the top 20 (17th-

tie) with a 36-hole total of 164 (20-over on the 18-hole par-72). R-P junior Charlie Krambeer was tied for 8th (38, 41 > 79) after day one and tied for 12th (121) thru 27 holes. A 47 on the final nine dropped him to 26th overall (168). Fellow Trojan, senior Hudson Stensgard finished tied for 53rd with a 179. He finished 52nd a year ago with a 177. The boy’s individual champion was 8th grader Brock Bliese (150) of Mounds Park Academy (St. Paul). He narrowly downed Cordell Weber (151) of Martin County West and Adam Christiansen (152) of Murray County Central. Dawson-Boyd was the guy’s team champ.

Deephaven author hoping to inspire young people by sharing the stories of ordinary people who have done extraordinary things By Rachel M. Anderson What is the one thing most successful people have in common? Doctors, lawyers, teachers, entrepreneurs and others who are doing well for themselves are all in the business of helping others. Kevin Wilt, who made a name for himself at General Mills for being a problem solver, lives his life in retirement as he did throughout his career—as a role model, mentor and advisor. Percy Greenberg, who built one of the top architectural manufacturing companies in the country from the ground up, gets enjoyment from helping other people with their companies via investing and mentoring. And Donna Erickson is an independent consultant who has built a successful business by setting out to learn

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Obituaries Jeannine C. Chase Jeannine C. Chase, age 81 of Chester, Iowa, died Saturday, June 14, 2014 at her home in Chester. Jeannine was born April 6, 1933 in Winona County, Minnesota to Donald and Velma (Jenkinson) Carlson. She married Robert Chase on June 27, 1953 in Houston, Minn. She is survived by her husband, Robert Chase of Chester, Iowa; three children: Michele Ann Chase of Anchorage, Alaska, Shannon (Michael) Gribbon of Anchorage and Scot (Michelle) Chase of Valdez, Alaska; seven grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. There will be no services at this time, the Lindstrom Funeral Home in Cresco, Iowa is assisting the family. Virgil J. Rindels Virgil J. Rindels, 96, of Greenleafton, Minn., died Tuesday, June 17, 2014 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. V i r gil was born on January 26, 1918 in Ca st lewood, S.D., the son of John and Jennie (Bleek- Virgil J. Rindels er) Rindels. He attended school in Castlewood. In 1938 he moved to the Greenleafton area and worked as

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Minn., the daughter of Elvyn and Corcella (Oftedal) Cummings. She attended school and graduated as valedictorian from Preston High School in 1944. She attended music school Phyllis E. Utley in Chicago for several years and then returned to Preston where she worked at the Fillmore County Court House. She married Chuck Utley August 4, 1950, in Preston. The couple made their home in Preston, Sauk City, Wis., State Center, Iowa, Mountain Lake, Minn., and then LaPorte City, Iowa, where she was a homemaker. Chuck died November 16, 1986. She returned to Preston shortly after Chuck’s death moving to Rochester in 2000 and then Madonna Towers 2013. Phyllis was a member of the Preston United Methodist Church where she sang in the church choir. She was also a member of the Sweet Adeline’s and the Preston VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed arts and crafts, was a sports fan Phyllis E. Utley Phyllis E. Utley, age 87, of and loved her grandchildren. Rochester, Minn., formerly of She is survived by one son, Preston, Minn., died Monday eve- Mark (Tammy) Utley of Reno, ning, June 16, 2014, at Madonna Nev.; one daughter, Jeanne (Mark) Hargesheimer of RochesTowers of Rochester. Phyllis was born January 4, 1927, ter; six grandchildren; two brothon the family farm in Carimona ers, Warren (Alice) Cummings of Township, Fillmore County, Preston and Donald Cummings a farmer. On October 2, 1940 he married Flavia Miller at the Greenleafton Church parsonage. Following their marriage Virgil farmed in the Greenleafton area until he was well into his 80’s. Virgil was a lifelong member of Greenleafton Reformed Church. He loved spending time with his family, was an avid reader, and always enjoyed visits from his family and friends. He is survived by his five children, Janet (Casey) Schmidt of Tigard, Ore., Joan (Paul) Austinson of Rochester, Sandra (Lyle) Nienow of Lewiston, Minn., Lester (Pat) and Terry (Kaynel) of Preston; 16 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Flavia, one granddaughter, Leah, one brother Richard, three brothers-in-law, and four sistersin-law. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 23, 2014 at Greenleafton Reformed Church with Rev. Roger Lokker officiating. Burial was in the Greenleafton Cemetery.

The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County of Rochester; and one sister, Carol (Joe) Gosi of Preston. She was preceded in death by one sister, Jeanne Fisher. The funeral will be 11 a.m., Friday, June 20, 2014, at the Preston United Methodist Church with Rev. Michael Smith officiating. Burial will be 12:05 p.m., Monday, June 23, 2014, at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 10 a.m., until the time of service. The family prefers memorials be given to Seasons Hospice or the Benedictine Health System Foundation both of Rochester. Ruth E. VandeWeerd Ruth E. ‘Ruthie’ VandeWeerd, 80, of Preston, Minn., died Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield. Ruth was born on November 25, 1933 in Preston, the daughter of Ruth E. Ernest and VandeWeerd Julia Ruth (Thompson) Schwartz. She graduated from Preston High School in 1951. Ruth was a telephone operator from 1955 until 1986 for Northwestern Bell. On September 30, 1956 she married Ivan “Ike” VandeWeerd in Preston. The couple remained in Preston their

entire lives. They were very proud to have been Grand Marshalls for the Preston Trout Days Parade in 2004. Ruthie was a lifelong member of Christ Lutheran Church, an honorary lifelong member of the Communication Worker of America, an AT&T Pioneer Life Member, and the VFW Ladies Auxillary in Preston. She was also a member of the “Round Table” at the Preston Serviceman’s Club for many years. Ruthie was a huge Elvis Presley fan and took a trip to Graceland. She enjoyed reading Danielle Steel novels, collected cookbooks and enjoyed playing cards. She loved to travel and made her dream trip to Hawaii twice. She also enjoyed going to the casino. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Deb (Kim) Brastrom of Clear Lake, Iowa, Denise (Ron) Vierling of Pleasant Hill, Ia.; one granddaughter, Lindy Brastrom of Ames, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ike, twin infant daughters Dawn and Darcy; and three sisters, Rollis Kirkland, Eva Tienter and Margie Bjork. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at 2 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston with Rev. Dave Jore officiating. Burial was in the Christ Lutheran Cemetery in Preston.

Fillmore County Church Directory Fillmore County Journal • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Perfect Glossy • Preston MN 507.251.5297 A rendahl Lutheran Church....………………………Sundays - 10 : 30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 A ssembly Of God Church & Valley Christian Center..... Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church.……..…Fri. - 8 : 30am & Sat. - 5 : 00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church...………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church.…….…………Sundays - 10 : 45am & 6 : 00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church.....…………Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church……………..Sundays - 8 : 00am & 9 : 30am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ…………………Sundays - 9 : 30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist...…………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...……………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Services.…………………………Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Destiny Life Church.............………………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 104 West Jessie Street, Rushford MN 55971 (507) 429-1222 Elstad Lutheran Church...………………………….Sundays - 10 : 30am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..……Sat. - 5 : 00pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church...…Sundays - 8 : 30am & 10 : 30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....…………………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 6 : 00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840 First Baptist Church-Preston.…………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 7: 00pm 108 Chatfield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4960 First English Lutheran Church.……………………..Sundays - 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..…............................10 : 30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henry town Lutheran Church.…………………………Sun. - 10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist..….....Saturdays - 9 : 00am 217 W. Jessie St., Rushford (507) 993-8328 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church.……………….Sundays -10 : 30am 43267 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church (Special Occasions) Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545 -2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church..………………………Sundays - 9 : 30am 254 Main St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church..……………Sundays - 10 : 30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Mabel First Lutheran Church………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293 Mabel United Methodist Church..…………………Sundays - 9 : 30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296 Nativity Catholic Church...Sun. (1 & 2) - 8 : 45am & (3 & 4) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 Newburg United Methodist Church 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran.……………………………Sundays - 10 : 30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875 -2460 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.……Sundays - 8 : 00am & 10 : 30am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church.……………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875 -2460 Pioneer Presby terian Church ………………………Sundays - 8 : 30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church ………...........................8 : 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 : 00am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4455 Root R iver Church of the Brethren ………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4772

Studio-A-Photography • Preston MN 507.251.6372 Visit Bluff Country • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Root R iver Community Church …………………Sundays - 10 : 30am 503 Nannestad Lane, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7074 Rushford Lutheran Church …………………Sun. - 9 : 00am & 5 : 30pm 101 S Mill St., Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7152 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 - 8 : 30am 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 Marys Catholic Church....…......……………………Sun. - 10 : 30am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthews 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 ………………………...…Saturdays - 5 : 00pm Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2480 St Paul Lutheran Church..………............................Sunday - 9 : 00am 128 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4604 St Paul’s Lutheran Church...……………………....Sundays - 10 : 30am Harmony, MN 55939 (Big Springs) (507) 886-8175 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 Trinity 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 United Methodist Church.…………………………Sundays - 8 : 30am 236 Gold St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352- 4136 W halan Lutheran Church..………………………….Sundays - 10 : 30am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (Whalan) (507) 467-2398

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Share your thoughts at www.fillmorecountyjournal.com report. Ristau said the city staff was doing a good job in Continued from Page 1 accounting the city’s transacproperty for the regional pond tions. is $39,510. The city’s net position The proposed pond will have increased $130,336 during to satisfy MPCA guidelines. It 2013. It decreased its existutilizes existing terrain. The ing debt principal by $431,744 drainage report will have to be during 2013. Forty percent of approved by MnDOT. Once the city’s revenue or $643,556 the drainage report is filed for comes from property taxes. the regional pond that require- State aid decreased in 2013 and ment for future development is expected to decrease again in within the 158 acre area will be 2014. met. City Administrator Joe Hoff The council accepted the fea- man noted that the state deadsibility report for the North line for the audit report is June Industrial Park and the North 30. Councilman Robert Maust Regional Pond and ordered asked Ristau if the lateness of plans and specifications. the report could be corrected 2013 Audit in the future. The city’s due Pam Ristau reviewed the date for the report was May city’s 2013 independent audi- 1. This is the second year that tor’s report. The city received the report has been late. Maust an unqualified opinion, a clean asked if the city will get a dis-

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Monday, June 23, 2014 count due to the lateness of the report. Ristau said that there will be a discount as there was last year. The report was approved as presented. Other Business In Brief •Duane Bakke, representing Fillmore County, confirmed that the county would provide 50 percent of the cost for repairs to the retaining wall along St. Anthony Street (CSAH 17) bordering the Nagle and Sunde properties, and for the replacement of brick facing on the 100 block of Fillmore Street W (CSAH 12). The cost share was explained in a letter from County Engineer Ron Gregg according to current policy which also applies to curb and gutter and sidewalk. There is no record of whether or not the county participated in the

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construction of either the retaining wall or the brick facing. Bakke credited Gregg for recognizing the need for the current cost share policy. Hoffman stated his appreciation for the policy which benefits the city and maintains a good working relationship with the county. A quote from Mensink Landscaping for the retaining wall is $3,550 which will be shared by the city and county. Property owners Nagle and Sunde have agreed to pay one third of the city’s share (one-sixth of total). A quote from VanMinsel Bros., Spring Grove, in the amount of $7,680 for replacing the brick facing will also be shared equally by the city and county. The council approved the order for both repair jobs. •Two-way traffic was authorized as needed as part of the

American Red Cross seeks more blood donations this summer The American Red Cross encourages blood donors to help prevent a summer shortage by rolling up a sleeve to give. Donors of all blood types are urged to schedule an appointment now, especially those with types O negative, B negative and A negative. Type O negative is universal and can likely be transfused to anyone who needs blood. Types A negative and B negative can be transfused to patients with either Rh positive or negative blood. These blood types are the most in demand and the first to run out if there is a shortage.

To encourage more people to make time to donate blood before and after Independence Day, all presenting blood donors from June 30 through July 7 will receive a commemorative Red Cross T-shirt, while supplies last. The Red Cross must collect 15,000 blood donations every day to meet the needs of patients at 2,700 hospitals and transfusion centers across the country. To learn more and make an appointment to donate blood and help save lives, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Upcoming blood donation opportunities: •Fillmore July 1 from 12-5 p.m. at Kingsland High School, 705 N. Section Ave. in Spring Valley, Minn. July 15 from 1-7 p.m. at Community Center, 225 Third Ave. SW in Harmony, Minn. •Houston July 14 from 2-7 p.m. at Zion Evangelical Church, 201 N. 7th St. in Brownsville, Minn. July 15 from 12:30-6:30 p.m. at Four Seasons Community Center, 900 N. Kingston St. in Caledonia, Minn.

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CSAH 17 project on the 100 blocks of Main and River Streets. Grabau expected that the traffic flow changes would occur in a one to two week period. •The DEED grant agreements for building infrastructure were approved. Three hundred and fifty thousand dollars is to be used in the North Industrial Park location and $137,000 is to be used for the Preston Dairy and Farm relocation area. •Amendments for start and completion dates in the business subsidy agreements for Bluff Country Manufacturing (start September 1, 2014 and substantial completion December 31, 2014) and JMS Agronomics (start July 1, 2015 and substantial completion December 31, 2015) were made as noted. The agreements were originally approved on April 21. have to meet certain height and weight requirements. About the American Red Cross The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-forprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross. org or visit us on Twitter at @ RedCross.

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more. The council was pleased with the response to the ads and interviews run to raise public awareness about the lack of volunteers for the Mabel Ambulance Service. Over 10 individuals have expressed interest in joining the ambulance crew. Eight or nine of them will be taking a First Responder Class starting this Saturday and several are interested in becoming EMTs or Emergency Medical Technicians. Due to scheduling conflicts for several people, the ambulance service is hoping to run another class in the fall to allow more people to take it. Mabel-Canton Schools have been using the Mabel Lutheran Church as an evacuation center for the school, but the church will now be locked during the day and unavailable for use by the school. City Clerk Karen Larson was contacted by the school to see if the community center would be an option for evacuations if necessary for the school district. The council discussed and approved the request. The City of Mabel has been a member of the Minnesota Association of Small Cities for some time now and a renewal notice was sent to the city to remain in the Association. The fee is based on population and is $456.15 for Mabel. The Association works on legislation at the state capitol for small towns and is beneficial to the city. The council approved the membership renewal.

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Hoskins Electric is working on the electric and generator at the wastewater plant. They requested an extension of the project to June 30. The extension is needed because Minnesota Energy isn’t able to put the gas in at the plant at this time. The council granted the deadline extension. The City of Mabel currently has a 2004 Chevy Impala police car that is no longer being used. Rather than to continue to pay insurance on a vehicle that is not in use, the council decided to accept sealed bids to sell the car. Color coded maps of the upcoming construction in Mabel were sent out in the utility bills to city residents. A pre-construction meeting is set for 1 p.m. on Monday, June 16. Public Works Department Director Robert Miereau was not able to attend the council meeting, but sent his report to Larson to present to the council. He stated that the wellhead protection plan has begun. The city will have two years to complete it. Miereau put together a sample ordinance for the city to use for residents who would like a second water meter installed on their property for irrigation purposes. Richard Nethercut, the city attorney, will review the ordinance and a final draft will be presented at the July council meeting. The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be held July 9, 2014 at 7 p.m. at the community

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Mabel-Canton band trip is a success By Hannah Wingert The Mabel-Canton Board of Education met on June 17, 2014 at 7 p.m. All members were present as well as Todd Lechtenberg, Mabel-Canton school district’s business manager. The minutes from the May 20, 2014 board meeting were reviewed and approved. The school board wished to thanks the students and staff of Mabel-Canton schools for another great school year. Band teacher, Katie Larson, was present at the meeting to update the board on the recent band trip. She said that the trip went very well, and she was impressed at how well-behaved and respectful the kids were. The band members enjoyed visiting Graceland, the Grand Ole Opry, the Country Music Hall of Fame, and more. They performed for Dr. Sagen of Vanderbilt College who was able to give the group some positive critiques and feedback. Larson is hoping that, with fundraising efforts, the 7-12th grade bands will be able to take another band trip in about three years. The board reviewed the second reading of the Pupil Transporta-

tion To/From Childcare Locations resolution. Board member Jane Hall asked if the bus company had presented the school with written proof that they were unable to pick up/drop off children in Hesper, Iowa as it’s across the state border. After discussion, it was decided to table the resolution until the July board meeting to give Superintendent Jennifer Backer time to obtain more information and details from the bus company concerning crossing the state line. Todd Lechtenberg, Mabel-Canton’s business manager, reviewed the 2013-14 and 2014-15 budgets with the board. At this point, his only concern with the 201415 budget is the special ed revenue. So far, he has been unable to obtain numbers from HVED, but is continuing to work towards that goal. Last year, the school district showed a deficit of $285,000. This year, the deficit will go down to $140,000 which is a good improvement. The school staff were all asked for ideas on where to make cuts in the budget and came up with cuts and freezes equaling about $100,000 which

the new budget does not include yet. The 2014-15 budget was approved by the board. The payment of the district bills and electronic fund transfers were approved. The student representatives, Jon Selness and Sara VettlesonTrutza, have the summer off and so were not present at the meeting to give a report to the board. Principal Nolte wished to congratulate the 29 graduates of 2014. He noted that the custodians have been working hard on summer maintenance, and projects were moving along well. Nolte has been working on some truancy issues from the 2013-14 school year to improve the truant students’ academic progress. Superintendent Jennifer Backer stated that the Truth and Taxation meeting will be held December 16 with more details to follow. She thanked the school board and school staff for a great first year as superintendent of Mabel-Canton school district and noted that they have been amazing to work with. The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be held July 15, 2014 at 7 p.m.

RASA’s “The Butler Did It” modifies production dates to July 9-13 Rushford Area Society of the Arts Community Theater production of, “The Butler Did It”, written by Tim Kelly, will be held a week earlier this year than in the past. It will NOT be held during Rushford Day’s Celebration. The production will be held July 9, 10, 11, 12, & 13 at the Rushford Peterson High School Theater. Casting summer plays has become a challenge for the RASA Board and we would not have been able to cast the play during the celebration week due to lack of talent available. Miss Maple, the dowager of the estate, with a reputation for “clever” weekend parties, is played by Anita Wilson. Her maid Haversham, is played by Kristin Burdey, and the housekeeper Rita, is played by Stephanie Roberton. Detective writers who are invited to Miss Maple’s secluded mansion for a murder mystery party, come to impersonate their fictional characters. They are played by actors, Joel Hulsing, Matthew Rodenburg, Bert Svendsen, Steven Burdey, Chris Hallum and Nancy Svendsen. Joel Klungtvedt rounds out this fun cast. Kathleen Bryant of St. Mary’s University is directing this comedy parody of every English mystery play ever written. In RASA’s “The Butler Did It” the hostess has arranged all sorts of amusing incidents: a mysterious voice on the radio, a menacing face at the window, a mad killer on the loose. Who is that body in the wine cellar anyway? Why do little figurines keep toppling from the mantle? Then a real murder takes place,

and Miss Maple is outraged. She offers a huge reward to the “detective” who can bring the killer to justice. What an assortment of zany would-be sleuths! When they’re not busy tripping over clues, they trip over each other! Laughs collide with thrills, and the climax is a real seat-grabber as the true killer is unmasked, and almost everyone turns out to be someone else! The play will be here soon. You can get your tickets at Rushford Foods in advance for

$9, or at the door for $12. July 9, 10, 11, and 12 will be evening performances at 7:30 p.m. and the July 13th performance will be at 3 p.m. All performances take place in the Rushford Peterson High School Theater. This performance of “The Butler Did It” is presented by the Rushford Area Society of the Arts (RASA) in cooperation with the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, Inc. through funding from the Minnesota State Legislature.

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Kingsland School Board takes care of business By Barb Jeffers Though school is out of session, the Kingsland School Board completed a list of agenda items at the June 16, 2014 meeting held in the Kingsland conference room. School Board members Troy Asher and Steve Tart were absent. Consent Agenda items approved included Board Agenda, Minute Review of the May 19, 2014 meeting, June 2014 bills along with Policy Review and Policy Adoption. Recognition was given for the following donations: Alco - $332.60 donation toward the electronic sign, School Management Services - $200 for staff appreciation luncheon and BP Katie Isenberg donation of $300 toward the Grade 5 Whitewater trip. Finance/Facilities committee had no report. Curriculum/Personnel committee met on June 9, 2014 where they reviewed job descriptions and gave recommendations, discussed the Audiology Service Contract, reviewed the Sharing Agreement with FillmoreCentral for Micki Breitsprecher’s contract. Policy/PR committee met on May 28, 2014. Discussions included policies, the Branding &

Marketing committee, and handbooks. Principal Priebe attended the meeting discussing the potential change in the morning and afternoon bus drop-off and pickup for the elementary students which would be moving the location by the cafeteria doors. Kingsland High School Principal Mr. James Hecimovich addressed the board to thank them for attending graduation saying that it was very much appreciated. Priebe showed MAP testing and RIT (norm grade level mean) scores. Kingsland scored above the norm grade level mean in every grade K-6. Workshop Week held June 2-5, 2014 was successful. Preparation for the 2014-2105 school year is progressing. Schedules at both buildings are done. There are still a few staffing positions to fill. Kingsland Elementary and Middle School Principal Chris Priebe is proposing to have three Kindergarten sections. The 4, 5, and 6 Grade teachers attended a four day Responsive Classroom Training. 3 and 4 year-old preschool classes are full with a few openings in the afternoons in the four and five year old classes. PBIS teams will be meeting in August. Priebe thanked all of the

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PLC teams, staff members, community members, parents and board members for supporting early out Wednesdays which has been a huge asset to the district. Business Manager Todd Lechtenberg discussed the May 2014 financial report. 87 percent of the revenue is in with 86 percent of expenditures in. The biggest ticket item of expenditures was salary benefits. The Audit will take place August 11-18, 2014. Final numbers will not be available until the September or October 2014 board meeting. Superintendent John McDonald discussed the teacher evaluation plan which was being brought before the board for approval later in the meeting. The plan has been worked on for a full year and has been approved by the teacher’s union. The Teacher Evaluation plan was approved by the school board. Project Lead The Way end of the year exam scores were shared by Superintendent. McDonald. Twenty freshmen students scored high enough to earn college credit which is up from 17 last year. The facilities committee is working hard to find a date that works for the majority of the committee for a meeting in July. Donations for the electronic sign now total $14,500. The Booster Club raised $3,000 in one weeks time after running a full page ad and would like an answer as to

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when the sign may be installed. Todd Lechtenberg requested approval for operating capital in the amount of $178,612 with $23,523 coming out of assigned funds. Kingsland received approximately $155,000 in operating capital from taxpayers and the state which was short of the operating capital needed. The Capital Outlay was approved by the school board. Lechtenberg asked the board to approve the Fiscal Year 2014-15 budget stating Kingsland will be starting next year with a pretty good balance. He stated that school districts received an additional $25 per student in revenue from the governor. Funding for all day Kindergarten will be received for the first time to put that program in place. However, projections are being based on nine less students than last year with a loss of revenue of approximately $6,000 per student. A one-time funding amount of 15,254 will be received for the Teacher Evaluation Plan which is $302 per licensed individual. Expenditures overall will increase $30,816 in unassigned funds. Expenditures have been kept down as last year a bus and a vehicle were purchased and the present budget includes two vans which is a lower amount. Also last year’s budget included the leasing of Apple Ipads at a cost of $50,000, which is not included in the present budget. Mr. Lechtenberg asked for approval of $8.1 million in reve-

Join us for an Independence Day celebration with a flavor of days gone by! Friday, July 4, 2014 From 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m. • Grand Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00 p.m. 1899 Oration and Brass Band Reading of Declaration of Independence • 1860’s Ball Game . . . .1:30 p.m. Rochester Roosters vs. Lanesboro Excelsiors • Other activities throughout the day: Site tours, period food & refreshments, foot races, eating contests & more!

• Forestville Civil War Era Drum on display in Gift Shop

Historic Forestville is located in Forestville/ Mystery Cave State Park, 45 min. south of Rochester. Admission: $7.00/adults, $6.00/ seniors, and $5.00/ children. Under 6 years is free! State Park vehicle permit required. Minnesota Historical Society

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A Huge to everyone who came to enjoy the festival and have fun with this sweet-tart vegetable. A Humungous Thank You to all of the volunteers who made this festival possible. Every year we are amazed by how the festival grows. We appreciate each and every volunteer so much. Thanks to runners and their organizers who got everyone off to a great start. Our entertainment just gets better and better! Thanks to the Rhubarb Sisters including Stela, Peter the cooking juggler, Tom Schramm with Over the Waterfall, Sweet Rhubarb, Accordion Nation along with the Rutabaga Brothers. It couldn’t be done without the fabulous sound guys. All the contests and games kept running smoothly with excellent volunteers. Special thanks to Dr. Kay and her crew of food volunteers and to everyone who entered the Tasting contest with delicious Rhubarb food. Thanks to those who set up and cleaned up and the park staff who keeps the park looking so good. We can’t find enough ways to say thanks to everyone for making the Rhubarb Festival such a great family event.

Lights, action, camera! Mothers and sisters are the stars of Pop Culture in books, movies, and songs. Think “Little Women” and “I Remember Mama.” Woe to the person who speaks ill of someone’s mother. Double woe to someone who forgets mother on “her holiday”. Sisters often vacation together. Of course sisters and mothers are sometimes lucky enough to become grandmothers. Grandmothers become family matriarchs and are often so beloved that their lives are honored for many generations. I am still quoting my Grandma Ruth and plant zinnias in honor of her every summer. Aunts and cousins seem to be co-stars in the family drama. Of course, there was “Auntie Mame” portrayed so brilliantly by Rosilyn Russel, but I am dating myself. My aunt Ruthie was memorable if not so flamboyant as Mame. She was my mother’s youngest sister with beautiful red hair. (Since I come from a family of redheads, triple woe to anyone who doesn’t think red hair is beautiful!) She worked at the telephone company, lived at home and eventually married a handsome sailor! Before this man came into her life, she was the life of the party as

far as her nieces were concerned. We pretended to apply makeup at the peach crate vanity my Grandpa Schwartz built for her and played with her giant green and white Teddy bear, Henry. We adored the “minute steaks” she ate for lunch and the frosty malt ice cream she bought quarts of for us. We even ate it right out

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nue and $8,061,000 in expenses. The board approved the 2014-15 budget as presented. Resignations included Jennifer Campbell as Title I Teacher, Kerry Kading as Special Education Teacher, Becky Bicknese as Builders’ Club advisor, and Elliott Grandall as music teacher. Hires included John Dols as building and grounds director, John Koch as Evening Custodian, Seth Heusinkveld as PLTW teacher, Karli Beissel as preschool teacher, Jeffery Ubinger as intermediate teacher, Angela Forland as elementary teacher, and Devin Pokorney as summer weight training supervisor. The school board approved the Resolution Establishing Dates for Filing Affidavits of Candidacy, the Sharing Agreement with Fillmore-Central along with Health & Safety estimated three year budget as presented. A maternity leave request by Kristal Brogan was approved as was a paternity leave request by Paul Wilson. Kingsland was approved as a pilot site for the second 12 modules of PLTW/ STEM curriculum for grades K-5. Approved the first reading of the activities and coaches handbooks as presented. The next regularly scheduled Kingsland School Board meeting will be held on Monday, July 21, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the District Conference Room. The public is welcome to attend all school board meetings. of the carton with ice tea spoons!. My mother never let us do that. She took me to see “The Wizard of Oz” because I was her oldest (and dare I say, favorite niece). Every time I watch that movie, I think of her. I still lust after ruby slippers. Why do they make them only for little girls? I would wear them proudly at any age. Yes, Dear Reader, I am still very mobile. When I read “Wicked” and saw the musical, I once again thought of Aunt Ruthie. When she became engaged, we were so excited. She was the first bride we had seen married in our family. She looked like a princess in her princess styled wedding gown. Best of all we got to eat See LITTLE Page 16 

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all the wedding cake we wanted for days. Then on an even more romantic note: the newlyweds’ phone number was 765-2325. They were ages 23 and 25 when they were married. They had a long and happy marriage. My first paying babysitting job was for their two daughters: Debbie and Denise. I learned a lot from that experience. They were great kids but unique! For instance, when I made chicken noodle soup for lunch, one would only eat the noodles and the other one would only eat the broth. I started to wonder if they knew Jack Sprat and his wife. When questioned about future careers, Debbie was thinking about becoming a teacher. Denise proudly declared she wanted to grow up to be a pig. What an imagination . Later when I became a mother and an aunt, I wanted to be the fun aunt, just like Ruthie! Once when my niece, Danielle, stayed overnight with my son; I made fried ice cream for them and tied rags on their feet with shoelaces

and let them help me wash my kitchen floor. They loved it. However, when Danielle told her mother (my sister Julie) about how much fun she and Jed had washing my kitchen floor, Julie called me. She had questions about this “floor washing game.” Something to do with child labor laws. As much fun I thought I was as an aunt paled in comparison to my sister, Barbie. Barbie is the real “Auntie Mame.” Nieces and nephews begged to stay overnight at her house and only grudgingly returned home. Then they sulked because their mothers never had good enough treats, let them watch movies all day in their pajamas, took them out for pancakes, treated them to root beer floats, played fun games with them, let them decorate the Christmas tree their way, etc. Yes, Aunt Barbie, reminded us that we were merely mothers. The nieces and nephews, and the great nephew still want to visit Aunt Barbie where they are loved and treated like royalty. I admit, I have tried and failed

to compete for the “fun aunt” title. She knows exactly what their hearts desire from food to movies to toys to games and she generously gives it to them. Yet they follow her rules and help her do chores. They don’t play the “floor washing game”, but they have attended many Fillmore County Fairs together. Once I complained to another aunt that Barbie always bought the best treats and the most loved toys. I asked her, “How is she able to do that?” She replied dryly, “Constant practice.” In reality everyone should be so blessed to have an Aunt Ruthie or an Aunt Barbie or as the grand nephew calls her “the Barberator”. Just in case you want to be a fun aunt this summer, you and a young relative might want to make this shortcut ice cream. No ice cream maker is needed.

Happy 60th Anniversary Robert & Arlene Grimes

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60th Anniversary Elmer and O’Donna Wahl Haugstad were married June 26, 1954 at Grace Lutheran Church in Rochester. They have two children, Tom (Deb) Haugstad; Dorothy (Ervin) House. Also, have 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren. A family celebration will be held.

Happy 40th Birthday Gretchen! Hope the next 40 years are a sweet ride...

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Harmony High School Class of 1964 50th Class Reunion Friday, July 4th at the parade Saturday, July 5th 1pm at On The Crunchy Side

Lokker ~ Melver Roger and Brenda Lokker of Greenleafton, Minn. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Karla, to Timothy Melver, son of Scott and Paula Melver of Preston, Minn. Karla is a student at Mayo School of Science and Tim is

Cherry Grove Parade Cherry Grove, MN Little Town with the Big Parade!

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Love Paul & David We would like to thank everyone who remembered us on our 60th wedding anniversary. For all the beautiful cards, gifts, telephone calls and greetings on the street. We are overwhelmed. Thanks also to our family for the nice party we had. We had such a nice day. We love all of you so much. We have had a great anniversary!

God Bless you all. Gerald & Gloria Bergey

Happy 70th Birthday Dad & Grandpa!

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Happy 40th Anniversary

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I would like to thank everyone who helped my celebrate my retirement with cards, gifts or a verbal congrats. All very much appreciated. To Tri-County Electric for the fun party with co-workers and some of my family being there. To Brenda and Annie for the fun video and for the great book and pictures from past and present times of my years at TEC. Also to those who wrote a note to me, thanks so much! Elvis even showed up! Thanks R.A.!!Thanks to those who made my party at the Peterson Legion go so well. Barb, Mary, Debbie and Danielle for getting the food ready. (It was SO good!). To those who brought bars. To Heather, June and Lori (co-workers) for keeping the serving table full of food all night. To Duane for the music. It was such a fun night, I had friends there helping me celebrate from ages 7 to 95, and we all had a good time. Good family & friends made for a very fun night!

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Fillmore County police reports Chatfield Police Department Tammy Sue Hanson, 48, Wykoff, Minn.; 4/10/2014, Driver’s License - Driving After Revocation; Fees $290. 4/10/2014, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance when Operating Vehicle; Fees $200. Michael John Kirchner, 40, Chatfield, Minn.; 4/14/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Charles William Koeth, 74, Chatfield, Minn.; 4/14/2014, Expiration of Driver’s License Over 21; Fees $190. David Shawn Noel, 36, Liquor - Purchase/Sell/Barter/Furnish/ Give to Under 21 Years; Fine of $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 6/3/2016), Total fees $990, Local confinement for 365 days (stay 335 days for two years - credit for time served for eight days - serve as work release/weekends, Supervised probation for two years Follow all conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign Probation Agreement, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/ treatment, Outpatient Relapse Prevention Treatment Program, Aftercare, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Random testing, Submit to random searches, Follow all instructions of probation, including any programming

as recommended by probation. Terrell Lee Ostby, 56, Chatfield, Minn.; 5/20/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Stacy Lynn Plenge, 31, Chatfield, Minn.; 5/1/2014, Uninsured - Vehicle - Driver Violation; Fees $290. Clinton Dean Schumacher, 32, Chatfield, Minn.; 5/20/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office John Robert Blaylock, 55, Minneapolis, Minn.; 5/24/2014, Speeding - 50/40; Fees $130. Keri Anne Bodensteiner, 41, Decorah, Iowa; 5/28/2014, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130. Cassia Nisan Chaney-Smith, 32, Spring Valley, Minn.; 2/1/2014, Theft - Take/Use/ Transfer Movable Property - No Consent; Restitution $2.66, Total fees $142.66, Local confinement for nine days (credit for time served for seven days - serve as work release/sentence to serve (if eligible)). 2/3/2014, Theft Take/ Use/Transfer Movable Property No Consent; Restitution $10.99, Total fees $150.99, Local confinement for 12 days (credit for time served for seven days - serve as work release/sentence to serve (if eligible)). Sara Beth Chrenen, 31, Portland, Ore.; 4/15/2014, Seat Belt

Monday, June 23, 2014 Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Michael Lawrence Clement, 78, Preston, Minn.; 5/22/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Logan Reid Dittman, 18, Rushford, Minn.; 5/23/2014, Liquor - Consumption by Persons Under 21; Fees $190. Parker Nelson Dittman, 18, Rushford, Minn.; 5/23/2014, Liquor - Consumption by Persons Under 21; Fees $190. Courtney Elizabeth Doerr, 18, Rushford, Minn.; 5/24/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Michelle Lee East, 42, Rochester, Minn.; 5/24/2014, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130. Gregg Michael Ellingson, 37, Ossian, Iowa; 5/24/2014, Duty to Drive with Due Care - Speed Greater than Reasonable; Fees $130. Tyndall Lee Evans, 21, Rochester, Minn.; 11/14/2013, Disorderly Conduct - Offensive/Abusive/Noisy/Obscene; Fees $290. Heath Eldred Gerard, 33, Spring Grove, Minn.; 5/8/2014, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol; Fine of $3,000 (stay $2,100 until 6/9/2016), Total fees $1,020, Local confinement for 365 days (stay 335 days for two years - serve as work release/weekends), Supervised probation for two years Follow all conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign Probation Agreement, Remain

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law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Aftercare, including DWI class, or programming, or MADD panel as directed by Court Services, No alcohol/controlled substance use, as directed by Court Services, No possession of alcohol or drugs, as directed by Court Services, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, as directed by Court Services, Random testing, as directed by Court Services, Submit to random searches, as directed by Court Services, Follow all instructions of probation, No driving without insurance, and valid driver’s license. Lisa Marie Lau Haller, 53, Minneapolis, Minn.; 5/20/2014, Speeding - 50/40; Fees $130. Brent Adam Hjemeland, 32, Harmony, Minn.; 5/21/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Barry Elwood Jaeger, 57, Inver Grove Heights, Minn.; 5/22/2014, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130. Benjamin Floyd Kaster, 24, Spring Valley, Minn.; 4/14/2014, Vehicle - Window Restrictions - Windshield Tinted or Glazed Fees $140. Joshua Brian Kimball, 23, Lanesboro, Minn.; 4/19/2014, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol; Fine of $1,000 (stay $700 until 6/10/2015), Total fees $415, Local confinement for 90 days (stay 87 days for one year - serve as work release/weekends), Supervised probation for one year - Fol-

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low all conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign Probation Agreement, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, Aftercare, including DWI class, or programming, or MADD panel as directed by Court Services, No alcohol/controlled substance use, as directed by Court Services, No possession of alcohol or drugs, as directed by Court Services, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, as directed by Court Services, Random testing, as directed Court Services, Submit to random searches, as directed by Court Services, Follow all instructions of probation, No driving without insurance, and valid driver’s license. Tabitha Marie McVay, 25, Minneapolis, Minn.; 4/20/2014, Child Passenger Restraint System - Child Under 8 and Under 57 Inches not Fastened; Fees $140. Pamela Gene Rasmussen, 29, Cresco, Iowa; 4/15/2014, Use of Wireless Communications Device - Compose, Read or Send Electronic Message in Motion or Traffic; Fees $140. Jason Michael Schneider, 32, Riceville, Iowa; 4/6/2014, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within 2 Hours; Fine of $1,000 (stay $700 until 6/3/2015), Total fees $415, Local confinement for 90 days (stay 87 days for one year), Supervised probation for one year - Remain law-abiding, No same See POLICE Page 22 

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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, Follow all conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to random searches, Complete booking. Ricky Louis Smith, 29, Mazeppa, Minn.; 5/24/2014, Speeding - 50/40; Fees $130. Branden Francis Tart, 18, Grand Meadow, Minn.; 5/31/2013, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Casey Dakota Turbenson, 19, Spring Valley, Minn.; 5/3/2014, Unlawful Deposit of Garbage, Litter or Like; Fees $190. Arlis Dean Wangen, 56, Harmony, Minn.; 3/4/2014, Driver’s License - Driving After Revocation; Fine of $1,000 (stay $700 until 6/4/2015), Total fees $390, Local confinement for 90 days (stay 90 days for one year), Supervised probation for one year - No

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driving without insurance, and valid driver’s license, No same or similar, Remain law-abiding. Minnesota State Patrol John William Boyum, 30, Utica, Minn.; 4/24/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. John Charles Foster, 35, Stacy, Minn.; 4/17/2014, License Plates Required on Front and Rear of Vehicle; Fees $120. Denise Rae Frye, 43, Harmony, Minn.; 3/29/2014, Headlights Fail to Dim within 1,000 feet of Oncoming Vehicle; Fees $130. Peter James Haack, 49, Lakeville, Minn.; 5/27/2014, Speeding - 55/45; Fees $130. Adam John Hansen, 33, Rochester, Minn.; 4/25/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Joel Rodney Heyer, 31, Rushford, Minn.; 4/25/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Ross Michael Hinze, 29, Spring Valley, Minn.; 5/3/2014, Driver’s License - Driving After Revocation; Fees $290. Anthony Duane Klomps, 28, Spring Valley, Minn.; 4/15/2014,

Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Randy Scott Leibold, 50, Spring Valley, Minn.; 5/21/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Jordan Lee Marsh, 22, Chatfied, Minn.; 4/25/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Anthony Joseph Nicholls, 34, Richfield, Minn.; 4/14/2014, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130. Brandon James Peacock, 26, Spring Valley, Minn.; 4/6/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Scott Martin Reiland, 46, Spring Valley, Minn.; 5/21/2014, Leaking Load; Fees $390. Trayton Michael Shaw, 19, Spring Valley, Minn.; 4/6/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Nicholas Joseph Theis, 23, Brooklyn Park, Minn.; 5/14/2014, Speeding - 66/55; Fees $140. Adelina Borislavova Yankova, 21, La Crosse, Wis.; 5/17/2014, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130. Preston Police Department Peter Edward Bushman, 48, St. Charles, Minn.; 1/10/2014,

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 household each week. DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle - Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within 2 Hours; Fine of $1,000 (stay 700 until 5/27/2015), Local confinement for 90 days (stay 90 days for one year), Supervised probation for one year - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, No driving without insurance, have valid license to drive, Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Attend MADD Impact Panel, if required, Complete DWI Program, if required, Submit to random searches, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Complete chemical assessment, follow all recommendations. Michael George Thoreson, 49, Spring Valley, Minn.; 12/28/2013, Issue Dishonored Check - Value Not more Than $250; Restitution $68.12, Total fees $208.12. Rushford Police Department Danielle Christine Connolly, 25, Mabel, Minn.; 6/1/2014, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance when Operating Vehicle; Fine of $3,000 (stay $2,700

until 6/10/2015), Total fees $390, Local confinement for 365 days (stay 356 days for one year serve as work release/weekends), Supervised probation for one year - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all instructions of probation, No driving without insurance, and valid driver’s license. Rashad James Weber, 19, Winona, Minn.; 4/5/2014, DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol; Fine of $1,000 (stay $700 until 6/3/2015), Total fees $415, Local confinement for 90 days (stay 87 days for one year - serve as weekends), Supervised probation for one year - Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, No alcohol/ controlled substance use, No possession of alcohol or drugs, Random testing, No driving without insurance, have valid license to drive, Sign Probation Agreement, Follow all conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, Submit to random searches, Complete chemical assessment, follow all recommendations.

Harmony receives ACT on Alzheimer’s Grant to advance dementia-friendly work HARMONY, Minn. - Harmony recently received a Grant through ACT on Alzheimer’s to help make Harmony a more dementia-friendly community. Harmony is one of 12 new action communities to commit towards preparing Minnesota for the growing number of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in the first round of grant funding from Act on Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association estimates there are 88,000 Minnesotans age 65 and older with the disease and many thousands more with other dementias. One in nine people age 65 and older has Alzheimer’s disease. Tim Samuelson, Gundersen Harmony Care Center Director; Linda Kastantin, Clinic Manager of Gundersen Health System’s Minnesota Clinics; Theresa Knutson, Clara House of Harmony Campus Director and Rev. Betsy Darrt of Harmony’s Greenfield

Lutheran Church have taken the lead as a charter action team to obtain this funding for the Harmony community. Additional local citizens will soon be asked to join the committee to guide Harmony through a planning process with the ultimate goal to best provide local caring community support for those with dementia and their caregivers. Lori Slindee has been contracted to be the ACT on Alzheimer’sHarmony Community Coordinator. Act on Alzheimer’s is a volunteer-driven, state wide collaboration preparing Minnesota for the growing personal, social and budgetary impacts of Alzheimer’s. Working with communities striving to become dementiafriendly is one of ACT’s key strategies. “The 12 new communities build on the exciting work being done by the seven ACT on Alzheimer’s pilot action

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R-P moves new referendum forward By Kirsten Zoellner Options regarding the new school initiative and a November 4, 2014 referendum were recently presented to the Rushford-Peterson District School Board. Gary Olson, of Ehler’s & Associates, and Dean Beeninga, of architectural firm ATS&R, presented the district with a preliminary look and general obligation bond financing, estimated payments and tax levies for the proposed new debt, and early analysis of tax impact for the issue. The district is seeking a new, $37 million plus, pre-K through grade 12 facility on the Eiken Drive property north east of the district’s sports complex. A referendum for a $15 million, pre-K through grade 5 facility was defeated in December 2012, following years of the district lobbying, unsuccessfully for $20 million in state aid through bonding bills. Following further pressure on lawmakers, a new change in debt equalization aid has renewed the district’s initiative. The new bill could potentially assist the district with an estimated 55 percent of the funding. Designed to assist districts that have suffered natural disasters, the legislation could net R-P $1.6 million in aid. Through the original legislation, the district would have seen less than $200,000 in aid on its previous referendum project. “It would have been significantly reduced,” noted Gary Olson. “We looked at grant programs, but the legislature likes formulas and they didn’t want to set precedent, which is why they set up this formula. Legislators won’t have to pick to give money to district A, but not district B. It’s a way to provide you help.” With the special legislation, aid is calculated by state average of taxable market values. The percentage of aid

is also based on the size of the project and there is a threshold that much be reached. If the project is cut back, the district could receive less aid. According to Olson, if the project were reduced by $2 million, it would not reduce tax levy proportionally. The district would need an estimated $38,165 bond for the project. Three uses of the funds include allowance for discount bidding ($183,192), which could give underwriter’s further flexibility for best bidding and legal and fiscal costs ($118,665). Also included is capitalized interest ($275,000), which will assist in keeping 2015 and a portion of the 2016 tax levy equal over time, due to the district being ineligible for aid the first year of the 20-year term. Commercial properties will be taxed at higher rate than residential and agricultural taxes are complicated in impacts. A website will be available for property owners to determine their actual tax impact. Agricultural property owners will have access to a 800 number and email, where tax impact will can be determined per parcel. Agricultural property owners will need to provide the county and parcel ID and will then be contacted regarding the specific impact. “It’s the only way to get numbers really right, to know the exact impact of a yes or no vote,” added Olson. Once the state publishes updated information on adjusted net tax capacity later this month, numbers for state aid and the project can be more fine-tuned, potentially shifting 1-2 percent, and the website and phone number published for the public. “Is the money from the state guaranteed?” asked Taylor Peterson. “I talked to Jeremy Miller about debt equalization, got copy of the bill, and looked at the stipulations and conditions regarding damage and aid

received from the state and federal governments, who determines who qualifies. I wonder how we qualify.” Superintendent Ehler noted the amount of damage, in excess of $500,000, did get state and federal dollars, but that it’s his understanding that the district does qualify. “The state formula will do calculations,” responded Olson. “It’s not guaranteed, but more guarantee than you have seen. It’s indexed to property values, which is has not been in the past.” Once the district passes a resolution to create review and comment for the state department of education, work on the budget, program, and schedule can continue. “We’ll hit a campaign hard for six weeks. You’ll have to prepare hard before you hit it hard. In August/September we’ll get out the vote, have the “Yes” committee instill some excitement, recruit and organize, host community meetings, and presentations to local groups. The best success you can have is to be as transparent as possible,” noted Beeninga. “Three community groups have studied this in-depth and the recommendation was to invest in new facility. Sometimes it takes one vote to make people realize you’re serious about it.” Two local residents were on hand to offer comments regarding the impending referendum. Lori Peterson, who is encouraging residents to vote against the referendum, stated that verbal bashing of those of differing opinions has already begun. “People opposed to the referendum have just as much right to their opinion. We should be able to voice our opinion without having to worry about job security, our businesses, or how our kids are treated at the district,” said Peterson. “I encourage the district to convey to referendum advocates that we can agree to disagree and encourage the district to distribute fair and accurate information.” “This is step one and I’m excited for step two. I’m happy you didn’t take no for an answer,” stated Andy Prinsen regarding the district’s push for legislative change in the debt equalization formula. The district is also moving two other recent issues forward. A recent issue has prompted the district to take further action regarding a school volunteer policy. The policy was originally adopted in November 2013, but updated are being proposed on volunteer guidelines. The first reading of the modified policy was approved at the Monday, June 16 board meeting. According to that document, any volunteer who accompanies students off campus or who is responsible for working with students on campus outside the regular classroom structure will be subjected to a criminal background check. These background checks, per proposed policy, need only to be done once. The background checks, costing $15 each, will be done at the district’s expense. Information will be kept confidential. School officials will review the results of the check and the superintendent will deal directly with the volunteer regarding any concerns. Volunteer approval by the school board will be needed only in the case of long-term,

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supervisory, and overnight chaperone or tutors. Casual volunteers, who will be required to maintain student contact only in large groups with district staff in direct attendance, may be granted approval by an activity coach, advisor, supervisory staff, or teacher. The second issue, recently brought forward to the district and board members, as well as noted by letters to the editor in a local publication, relates to unauthorized and unsupervised use of the district facilities. Board member Taylor Peterson was made aware of students, children of district staff, and certain alumni utilizing the building perhaps without consent. “This has been going on a long time and it raises quite a few concerns,” noted Peterson. “What about liability if someone is injured while they are not supposed to be in the school? How many keys are there and who has them? An end should have been put to it a long time ago. Superintendent Ehler noted that unauthorized use of the facility is trespassing. “How would that hold up in a court of law? We should have put an end to it then. Why wasn’t it? If keys were stolen and copied, why was there no investigation or charges pressed? Sooner or later, someone

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is going to get hurt and it is going to be the school’s fault,” continued Peterson. Ehler maintained that students are allowed approval if district staff is in the facility working. Board member Valerie Howe asked if a listing of who has keys is kept and suggested the district could put a stop to it by having keys turned in and all the locks rekeyed. Board member Angela Colbenson went a step further suggesting the district could utilize key fobs, ensuring a limit on who can be in the building and when, as well as a digital log of entry. “I’ve seen it being used this way for the history of Rushford,” added board member Julie Koop. “It’s great to have the opportunity, but if we can get some sort of formality it would be great.” The district will review the issue in an effort to improve who is in the facility, while allowing its open use to district residents under supervision. The next regularly scheduled board meeting is Monday, July 21, at 5:30 p.m., in the high school biology room. However, a special board meeting to continue discussion on some topics will be held Tuesday, June 24, at 5:30 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend.

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Monday, June 23, 2014

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Rushford Village moves Tuff Lane Bridge project forward By Kirsten Zoellner The Rushford Village Council, now with Gordon Johnson at the helm, following Dale Shwanke’s resignation as mayor, and Chad Rasmussen in the vacant council seat, wasted no time in dealing with agenda items. Several of the items, which have been on the table for some time, came to swift resolution at the Tuesday, June 17 meeting. The Tuff Lane Bridge, which was deemed deficient by the county, will finally see mandated improvements following recommendation from Bolton & Menk, Inc. engineer Brian Malm at the June 3 meeting. At that meeting, Malm suggested the city move forward with removing the bridge and replacing it with a series of box or arch culverts. The area sits on a large watershed of 1,7002,500 acres, therefore additional engineering and permitting

costs are required. The Fillmore County Soil and Water Conservation District and Minnesota DNR will require a public water permit and conditions will be placed on the project. Additional jurisdiction claim on the water by Army Corps of Engineers is expected to add further conditions and permitting. Costs for engineering and permitting are estimated at $15,000-20,000. The city had considered moving forward with the project without additional engineering, but opted to continue on its current route to cover liability concerns. “Engineers use commonly accepted standards within parameters,” noted legal counsel Tom Manion. “Whether or not that equals the value or not is up to you.” It was noted that the city deductible applicable for liability is $25,000.

State gains 10,300 jobs in May Unemployment rate falls to 4.6 percent ST. PAUL – Minnesota employers added 10,300 jobs in May, according to figures released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The agency said the state has added 45,617 jobs in the past year, a growth rate of 1.6 percent, compared with a U.S. growth rate of 1.8 percent during that period. Since January 2011, the state has gained 154,300 jobs. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 4.6 percent. The U.S. unemployment rate in May was 6.3 percent. “Minnesota’s unemployment rate is at the lowest level in seven years, which is yet another indicator of our improving economy,” said DEED Commissioner Katie Clark Sieben. “It is also encouraging to see growth occurring in Minnesota’s construction and manufacturing sectors, which have each added

more than 9,000 jobs in the past year.” Professional and business services led all sectors in May, adding 4,100 jobs. That was followed by construction (up 3,800), manufacturing (up 2,900), information (up 900), other services (up 500), and trade, transportation and utilities (up 100). Logging and mining was unchanged. The following sectors lost jobs: government (down 1,300), leisure and hospitality (down 500), financial activities (down 100), and education and health services (down 100). Over the past year, construction added the most jobs and grew at the fastest pace of any industry in the state. The sector added 9,447 jobs in the last 12 months, a 9.2 percent growth rate, compared with a 3.3 percent growth rate in the U.S. construction industry. Other sectors that grew in the past year were manufactur-

neering America last week. City public works partially emptied the tank and suspected possible delaminating on a seam, causing the leak on the tank floor. Repairs are estimated at $3,540 for the work and $1,785 for the anodes which will be placed in the tank. A small project involving a shelter, south of the Root River Trail, by the city lot on Cooperative Way, has also been granted approval. The shelter is expected to be 8 by 12 feet, open to the trail side, with benches on either side. It will provide shade for trail users and add some longevity to new signage near the location. The project, which is less than $1,000, has been granted permission by the Department of Natural Resources and will be ADA-compliant. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Tuesday, July 1, at 7 p.m., at city hall. The council will also be in attendance at a Tri-City council meeting June 25.

Replacement construction costs for the project are estimated at $60,000-$80,000 and will include two concrete box culverts. The city will move forward with seeking out bids for the construction. There is currently $100,000 set aside in the Road and Bridge Fund, which will cover the cost of the project. The city also moved forward with several anticipated purchases. These included a McCormick 50.40 tractor and a Vermeer 50M40 mower. The city will trade in its current tractor and mower to Hammell Equipment, paying $25,900 and $6,000 for the new units. “The question is, when is it time to look at it? What point is it that we as a city should be trading in to get the best value?” asked Mayor Johnson. “It’s an opportunity. I don’t know if it’s the right time or not. We

see what happens when we let things go.” Mike Hammell, representing Hammell Equipment, noted that typically the best value is found by trading in on a twoyear rotation, utilizing the product warranty. It was also noted that product warranty can be extended for an additional two years, if opted for in the first 30-days of a contract, but that in the instance of the city, it presents no cost savings. The city will set up review for equipment purchases on a twoor three-year schedule. Knowing when an item is due for replacement may also see cost savings benefits in Hammell being able to presell an item for the city prior to new purchases. The city currently has $130,000 in Equipment Fund CDs for the purchases. Leakage at the water tank was expected to see repair by Engi-

ing (up 9,404), education and health services (up 8,917), professional and business services (up 8,677), leisure and hospitality (up 5,736), government (up 2,158), trade, transportation and utilities (up 1,600), other services (up 541), information (up 462), and logging and mining (up 261). Financial activities (down 1,586) is the only sector that lost jobs in the past year. In the Metropolitan Statistical Areas, the following regions gained jobs in the past 12 months: St. Cloud MSA (up 3.9 percent), Mankato MSA (up 2 percent), Minneapolis-St. Paul MSA (up 1.6 percent), Rochester MSA (up 0.4 percent) and Duluth-Superior MSA (up 0.1 percent). DEED is the state’s principal economic development agency, promoting business recruitment, expansion and retention, workforce development, international trade and community development. For more details about the agency and our services, visit us at http://mn.gov/ deed/ . Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/mndeed .

Local youth baseball team headed to state tournaments By Tricia Parrish This past weekend was another great success as a local youth baseball team went undefeated to win the Blue Earth 13A Tournament. This win qualified the boys for the Gopher State Tournament of Champions in Anoka/ Ramsey on July 25-27, 2014. June has been a very successful month for this group of area boys who together form the LewistonAltura 13A Traveling Baseball. But don’t let the team name fool you… this team is a collaboration of talented athletes from Chatfield, Rushford-Peterson, St. Charles, and Dover-Eyota as well as Lewiston-Altura. After receiving the #2 Seed in the Owatonna tournament earlier this month, the team is headed to the MBT State Tour-

nament held in Eagan on July 18-20, 2014. 2014 L-A 13A Team TJ Schott – Coach Neal Schilling – Coach Patrick Oevering – Coach Benjamin Oevering of LewistonAltura Blake Schilling of LewistonAltura Carter Weidemann of RushfordPeterson Conner Kennedy of LewistonAltura Gavin Owens of St. Charles Isaac Bushman of St. Charles Kobe Schott of Lewiston-Altura Lincoln Salisbury of Chatfield Logan Johnson of Dover-Eyota Mark Buringa of St. Charles Noah Herber of Lewiston-Altura Seth Allen of Chatfield

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Houston School Board makes changes to MNVA program By Angie Rodenburg The Houston School Board sailed through their June 17 meeting despite the long agenda for the evening. The majority of the meeting’s items called for action on topics that were discussed at previous meetings. The board started out approving a change to the “Resolution Establishing Dates for Filing Affidavits of Candidacy”. The original document erroneously stated that the date of the general election was to be held on November 3. The board approved the correction of the document to state that the date of the general election will be on November 4, 2014. The board also approved the 5 percent rate increase to the FY2015 Dental Insurance Plan for employees, as well as a $0.10 increase in the cost of school lunches. This raises the price of school lunches to $2.20 for K-6 and $2.45 for 7-12.

At the meeting, the board approved the FY2015 Proposed Budget, which included the Health and Safety Budget. The board also approved the Teacher Development and Evaluation Plan that was presented by Krin Abraham at the last school board meeting. The board decided to approve the change proposed at the last school board meeting by Principal Lundberg to make June 5 next year’s graduation date rather than May 29. The MNVA graduation date of June 7 was also approved. Several policies were also approved by the board, including policies on employee background checks, video recording on school buses, drug and alcohol testing, and several others. The board also approved the renewal of their MREA membership. The high school boys and girls locker room demolition project was also approved, as well as the

PSA/Houston lawn chair concerts The Lawn Chair Summer Concerts at the Houston band shell will be held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. from July 2 to August 27. There will be a variety of family oriented musical performances beginning with Jake Olson and sons on July 2 and Molly B and the Jim Busta polka band on July 9. Watch notices for further listings.

Because we have been granted sufficient funds to cover band and other expenses, there are food vending openings for one nonprofit organization per performance. At this time the vending is limited to Houston and immediate area organizations. To reserve a date and for information on regulations and details, please phone Joan Redig @ 507-450-2029

proposal to install a wheelchair lift for the high school stage. The wheelchair lift itself and installation will cost $18,880. Scott Gottfried, IT Director, submitted a technology plan for the 2014-2015 school year. The proposal requested the purchase of teacher desktop systems, library/ lab Chromeboxes, student laptops, laptop carts, and Chromebooks. The board approved the purchase of all but the teacher desktop systems. The teacher desktop systems purchase will be discussed at the next school board meeting. The board also approved a onemonth extension to Interim Superintendent Rick’s contract. The new contract will give Superintendent Rick’s contract an end date of July 31, 2014. Dr. Rick will also work three days a week rather than four, with compensation adjustments made to reflect the change. Board

member Wilson took a moment to thank Dr. Rick for his willingness to stay on for an additional month. The board also approved the termination of 26 MNVA employees based on the uncertainty of online enrollments. This is something that is done every year, with the hopes that they will be able to rehire the terminated employees if online enrollments allow for it. Board member Carlson said during the Online Committee’s update that re-enrollments are up from last year, so she is hopeful that those terminated will be rehired. Carlson was also happy to announce that next school year they will be able to offer Spanish to both 5th and 6th grade. Cody Mathers presented an update for the MNVA on behalf of Justin Treptow, saying that an audit will be done by K12 on June

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24 and 25. A K12 internal review and compliance team will evaluate Houston to make sure they are compliant with the K12 policies. They will be looking into the school’s health and safety, human resources, staff development, etc. Mathers was not worried about the audit and informed the board that they had already started an internal audit. They expect to get the results of the K12 audit at the end of July. During the meeting, Board member Bonner thanked Anne Markegard for the 16 years of service she gave HPS as a Physical Science teacher. Bonner wished her the best in her retirement on behalf of the school board. The meeting was ended by board member Wilson thanking Randy Muller for accepting the Robotics coach position. The next school board meeting will be held on July 15 in the Houston High School Library at 6 p.m.

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“Southeastern Minnesota, especially Fillmore County, is such a great place to live and work. Providing the news that is important to the people of Fillmore County is such a rewarding privilege that I’m lucky to have.”

Mitchell Walbridge is the assistant editor of the Fillmore County Journal who grew up in the Fountain-Lanesboro area. After graduating from Lanesboro High School in June of 2012, Mitchell is now a sophomore at Winona State University. He is currently pursuing a degree in High School Teaching - History and Social Studies with minors in Mass Communications and Political Science. During Mitchell’s junior year of high school, he started writing for the Fillmore County Journal. He began by covering school board meetings and writing columns for the Journal Student Writing Project in both his junior and senior years. He even received the annual student writing scholarship in 2012 from the Fillmore County Journal. Today, Mitchell continues to write government and feature pieces for the Journal’s publications. Providing the news that matters to the residents of Fillmore County is extremely important to Mitchell. Communicating the facts and information that readers need is a huge commitment that he strives to fulfill each and every week. When he’s not covering the news, Mitchell enjoys being active in community events. Mitchell’s passion for journalism goes hand-in-hand with his enthusiasm to support the communities of Fillmore County.

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In Mitchell’s free time he enjoys reading, playing the piano and trumpet, and spending time with family, friends, and pets. He will continue his education this fall at Winona State University.

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Click It or Ticket: Nearly 11,000 unbelted motorists ticketed during two-week enhanced enforcement campaign ST. PAUL, Minn. – A statewide Click It or Ticket seat belt and car seat enforcement campaign May 19-June 1 resulted in 10,874 seat belt citations, according to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Office of Traffic Safety (DPS/ OTS). Campaign results were reported by 329 agencies and included 279 child seat citations. “These numbers indicate far too many people are risking their lives and the lives of the people riding with them,” said Donna Berger, OTS director. “The Click It or Ticket enforcement and education campaign reminds motorists that buckling up not only is the law, it’s your

best defense in case of a crash.” A similar campaign in May 2013 cited 10,342 motorists. Minnesota Seat Belt Use Based upon observational studies, daytime seat belt use in Minnesota was only 20 percent in 1986. Buckling up has steadily climbed since, due to enforcement, education and the strengthening of seat belt laws. Minnesota hit a record-high seat belt use rate of 94.8 percent in 2013. Minnesota Seat Belt Law Minnesota’s seat belt law is a primary offense, meaning drivers and passengers in all seating positions must be buckled up or in the correct child restraint. Minnesota Child Passenger

Safety and Booster Seat Law A child who is both under age 8 and shorter than 4 feet 9 inches is required to be fastened in a child safety seat or booster seat that meets federal safety standards. Under this law, a child cannot use a seat belt alone until they are age 8 or 4 feet 9 inches tall – whichever comes first. It is recommended to keep a child in a booster based on their height, rather than their age. Learn more about child passenger safety and the booster seat law. Children under age 13 should always ride in the back seat. About the Minnesota Department Public Safety DPS comprises 11 divisions where 2,100 employees oper-

Minnesota Surpreme Court grants review in transit case against Rochester The Minnesota Supreme Court has granted a petition for review of the City of Rochester’s procurement of transit services two years ago. Rochester City Lines, the family owned business that founded the local bus

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the motorcycle safety program and for the child seats for needy families program. OTS is an anchoring partner of the state’s Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) traffic safety initiative. Recent OTS Activity and Statistics • To-date, there have been 121 traffic deaths, five less than this time last year. • Final reports on enhanced enforcement for distracted driving during April 11-20 reported 827 texting citations from 308 law enforcement agencies. • In a continuing effort to advance traffic safety in Minnesota, DPS awarded new federal grants totaling more than $8.5 million for regional partners to support overtime traffic safety enforcement and educational efforts through September 2014.

More events scheduled for Rushford Peterson Valley Farmers’ Market The upstart market, now in its second season, has seen a surge of interest. The 25-vendor market is continuing to grow in size and offerings. The product list now includes fruit, vegetables, herbs, wild edibles, honey, maple syrup, canned goods, breads, homemade organic pies, gluten-free items, and other baked goods, chicken, turkey, lamb, beef, locally grown and ground grains, including buckwheat, wheat, oats, flax, and more, bedding plants, shrubs, trees, succulents, garden accessories, birding goods, home

décor, knitted items, jewelry, pet goods, a variety of crafts, woodworking, and textile art. June 25 is Kids’ Day at the market. A variety of events are lining up and include a meet greet and squad car tour with the Rushford Police Department from 5-6 p.m., a meet and greet and tour with the Rushford Fire Department, and a free farm animal petting zoo. More events are being scheduled. A complete event listing is found online at http://rushfordpetersonvalleymarket.weebly.com.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY, JUNE 24

•Story Hour, 11am, Harmony Public Library. No school, no story hour.* •Bingo, 11am, Rushford Tenborg •Canton Historical Society, Center.* Everyone welcome, 5pm, Canton •Magic Show, 1pm, Chatfield Community Center. Public Library. •“Music in the Park” 45th •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Anniversary, 6-7:30pm, Chatfield Preston Public Library. Knitting for City Park. FREE* all levels.* •Preston Ecumenical Progressive •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, Dinner, “Claimed and Called,” 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* 6:30pm salad and main course •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in (United Methodist Church), the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 7:30pm desert/speaker (Christ Lutheran Church). 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •AA Class “Road’s Journey,” 8pm, •AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, 301 E. Franklin St., Spring Valley (a Presbyterian Church, Mill St., yellow house).* Rushford.*

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•Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, 1300 West Tracy Rd., Spring Valley.*

•Pint Size Polkas, 10am, Chatfield Public Library. •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St. Chatfield.* •Minnesota’s Neighborhood Moths, 9-10pm, Forestville Mystery Cave. Call 507-937-3251.

THURSDAY, JUNE 26 •Free Senior Coffee and Homemade Dessert, 9am, Clara House of Harmony.*

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•Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, 1300 West Tracy Rd., Spring Valley, MN.* •Lanesboro Farmers’ Market, 9-noon, Sylvan Park.* •I Can Trout Fish, 10am-12pm, Forestville Mystery Cave. Call 507937-3251. •Weaving with Natural Fibers, 2-3pm, Forestville Mystery Cave. Call 507-937-3251. •“Home is Where the [_____] is” 6-8pm, Beste Byen Upstairs Gallery. •Trees with Valiree Green, 7pm, Houston Nature Center. •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For more info, call 507-251-1771 or 765-2518.* •A River Runs Through It, 9-10pm, Forestville Mystery Cave. Call 507-937-3251.

•Last Sunday Jam Open Mic, 3pm, Chatfield Center for the Arts, City Park Band Shell. •Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, South Main St. and Highway 52.*

MONDAY, JUNE 30 •Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN.*

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PUBLIC NOTICES

Yucatan Township Yucatan Township is accepting quotes for roadside mowing, approximately 33 miles. Contact: John Dewey, Township Road Supervisor. 8882 E. Twin Ridge Rd. Houston, MN 55943. 507-896-3566. Deborah Dewey Yucatan Township Clerk Publish 16, 23

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-14-469 In Re: Estate of William Allen Burke, Decedent. NOTICE OF and order for hearing on petition for formal adjudication of intestacy, determination of heirs, formal appointment of personal representative and notice to creditors It is Ordered and Notice is given that on July 29, 2014 at 1:20 p.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Fillmore County Courthouse, Preston, MN, on a petition for the adjudication of intestacy and determination of decedent’s heirs, and for the appointment of Cary Burke, whose address is 6063 Timber Avenue, Lime Springs, IA 52155, as personal representative of the decedent’s estate in an unsupervised administration . Any objections to the petition must be raised at the hearing or filed with the Court prior to the hearing. If the petition is proper and no objections are filed or raised, the personal representative will be appointed with the full power to administer the decedent’s estate, including the power to collect all assets; to pay all legal debts, claims, taxes, and expenses; to sell real and personal property; and to do all necessary acts for the decedent’s estate. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representative or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: June 19, 2014 Matthew J. Opat Judge of District Court James D. Attwood Court Administrator Corson Law Offices, LLC Steven Corson Atty. #18995 117 St. Paul St. SW PO Box 65 Preston, MN 55965 Phone: 507-765-2121 Fax: 507-765-2122 info@corsonlaw.com Publish 23, 30

NOTICE OF BID For GASOLINE Rushford-peterson Ind. School District #239 The Rushford-Peterson School District #239 will be taking bids for the purchase of gasoline to be purchased at the pumps in Rushford during the 2014-2015 school year. Suppliers who are interested must submit their bid on the bid form available from the Superintendent’s office. Please call 507-864-7785 ext. 1106 to request a copy. Bids will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Bids are to be sent to: Mr. Charles Ehler Superintendent of Schools P. O. Box 627 Rushford, MN 55971 The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Julie Koop, Clerk Board of Education Publish 23, 30, 7

Notice of ordinance adoption Fillmore County Zoning ordinance The Fillmore County Board of Commissioners adopted an amendment to Section 735 of the Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance, titled Extraction of Water for Water Bottling Purposes on April 1, 2014. The Fillmore County Zoning Ordinance can be viewed in its entirety on the Fillmore County website at www. co.fillmore.mn.us Chris Graves Fillmore County Zoning Administrator Publish 9, 16, 23

5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response of the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT AFFECTS AND BRINGS INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Fillmore County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: A part of Lots 1, 4, and 6 in WALKER & COMPANY’S SUBDIVISION of HYDRAULIC BLOCK 3 of C.D. SHERWOOD’S ADDITION to South Rushford (now City of Rushford Village) also being a part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 104 North, Range 8 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 23; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 32 seconds West (NOTE: all bearings are on the Fillmore County NAD 1983, HARN 96 adjustment) along the east line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter for a distance of 757.00 feet to the southeast corner of said Hydraulic Block 3, thence South 73 degrees 57 minutes 23 Seconds West (previously described as South 74 deg. 29 min. West) for a distance of 100.00 feet; thence North 18 degrees 49 minutes 32 seconds West for a distance of 100.00 feet to a found ~ inch iron pipe to the POINT OF BEGINNING of the land to be described; thence North 18 degrees 50 minutes 46 seconds West for a distance of 152.70 feet to a found ~ inch iron pipe; thence continue North 18 degrees 50 minutes 46 seconds West for a distance of 10.57 feet to the northerly line of said Hydraulic Block 3; thence North 75 degrees 39 minutes 56 seconds East along said northerly line for a distance of 52.90 feet; thence South 00 degrees 30 minutes 32 seconds East, parallel with the east line of said Section 23, for a distance of 167.62 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Containing 4305 Square feet, more or less, subject to easements, covenants, and restrictions of record. The object of this action is to determine that the Defendants have no right, title, estate, interest, or lien in or on the above described real property. NOTlCE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM. No personal claim is made against any of the Defendants in this action above entitled. Dated: May 15, 2014 /s/ Terry A. Chiglo Chiglo Law Office Terry A. Chiglo 210 E. Cedar Street P.O. Box 507 Houston, MN 55943 Phone: (507) 896-2176 Attorney I.D. No. 243875 Publish 16, 23, 30

NOtice of Mortgage Foreclosure sale DATE: May 2, 2014 YOU ARE NOTIFIED that default has occurred in the conditions of the following described Mortgage: INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGE TO BE FORECLOSED 1. Date of Mortgage: September 15, 2006 2. Mortgagors: Donald C. Hanson and Shari L. Hanson 3. Mortgagees: First Southeast Bank 4. Recording Information: Recorded on September 20, 2006, as Document Number 354980 (or in Book […] of […] Page […]), in the Office of the County Recorder Registrar of Titles of Fillmore County, Minnesota 5. Assignments of Mortgage, if any: None. INFORMATION REGARDING MORTGAGED PREMISES 6. Tax parcel identification number of the mortgaged premises: 15-0398-000 7. Legal description of the mortgaged premises: Lots 10, 11, and 12, Block 2, T.A. Torgerson’s Addition to the City of Harmony, Fillmore County, Minnesota. Check here if all or part of the described real property is Registered (Torrens) 8. The physical street address, city, and zip code of the mortgaged premises: 15 3rd St. SW Harmony, MN 55939 OTHER FORECLOSURE DATA 9. The person holding the Mortgage: [check one] is a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the transaction agent, residential mortgage servicer, and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are […]. The transaction agent’s mortgage identification number, if stated on the Mortgage, is […]. is not a transaction agent, as defined by Minn. Stat. 58.02, subd. 30. The name(s) of the residential mortgage servicer and the lender or broker, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is/are First Southeast Bank. 10. If stated on the Mortgage, the name of the mortgage originator, as defined in Minn. Stat. 58.02, is First Southeast Bank. INFORMATION REGARDING FORECLOSURE 11. The requisites of Minn. Stat. 580.02 have been satisfied. 12. The original principal amount secured by the Mortgage was $55,000.00 13. At the date of this notice the amount due on the Mortgage, including taxes, if any, paid by the holder of the Mortgage, is: $51,762.78. 14. Pursuant to the power of sale in the Mortgage, the Mortgage will be foreclosed, and the mortgaged premises will be sold by the Sheriff of Fillmore County, Minnesota, at public auction on July 3, 2014, 10:00 a.m., at Fillmore County Courthouse Main Lobby. 15. The time allowed by law for redemption by Mortgagor or Mortgagor’s personal representatives or assigns is 6 months after the date of sale. 16. Minn. Stat. 580.04(b) provides, “If the real estate is an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling, the notice must also specify the date on or before which the mortgagor must vacate the property if the mortgage is not reinstated under section 580.30 or the property redeemed under section 580.23.” If this statute applies, the time to vacate the property is 11:59 p.m. on January 3, 2015. THE TIME ALLOWED BY LAW FOR REDEMPTION BY THE MORTGAGOR, THE MORTGAGOR’S PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES OR ASSIGNS, MAY BE REDUCED TO FIVE WEEKS IF A JUDICIAL ORDER IS ENTERED UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, SECTION 582.032, DETERMINING, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THAT THE MORTGAGED PREMISES ARE IMPROVED WITH A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING OF LESS THAN FIVE UNITS, ARE NOT PROPERTY USED IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, AND ARE ABANDONED. Name and address of Attorney for Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: Springer & Gumbel, P.A. 141 West Fillmore Street P.O. Box 469 Preston, MN 55965 Name of Mortgagee or Mortgage Assignee: First Southeast Bank P.O. Box 429 Harmony, MN 55939 Publish 19, 26, 2, 9, 16, 23

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-14-432 In Re: Estate of Gesina J. Brueggeman, Deceased. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated March 13, 2008. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Sylvia Passow, whose address is 28359 393rd Ave., Peterson, Minnesota 55962 and Sarah Bearbower, whose address is 25438 451st Ave., Rushford, Minnesota 55971, to serve as the personal representatives of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representatives. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representatives must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representatives have the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representatives or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: June 10, 2014 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Jed J. Hammell (MN#320043) Hammell & Murphy, PLLP 110 E. Main St., P.O. Box 149 Caledonia Minnesota 55921 Telephone: (507) 725-3361 Facsimilie: (507) 725-5627 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

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NOTICE OF BID For MILK Rushford-Peterson Ind. School District #239 The Rushford-Peterson Independent School District #239 of Rushford, Minnesota, will receive sealed bids for half pints of milk for the 2014-15 school year. Milk is to be delivered twice weekly to the Rushford-Peterson High School Building in Rushford, MN and the Rushford-Peterson Middle School Building in Peterson, MN. Bid price must include delivery costs. Bids will be accepted until 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Bids are to be sent to: Mr. Charles Ehler Superintendent of Schools P. O. Box 627 Rushford, MN 55971 The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Julie Koop, Clerk Board of Education Publish 23, 30, 7

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No.: 23-PR-14-421 In Re: Estate of Carlyn James Klomp, also known as Carlyn J. Klomp; Carlyn Klomp, Decedent. NOTICE OF INFORMAL PROBATE OF WILL AND INFORMAL APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that an Application for Informal Probate of Will and Informal Appointment of Personal Representative was filed with the Registrar, along with a Will dated February 20, 2012. The Registrar accepted the application and appointed Stacy Schmidt, whose address is 2762 So. Weestern Skies Drive, Gilbert, Arizona 85295, and Mark Markham, whose address is 2620 E. Stottler Drive, Gilbert, Arizona 85296, to serve as the personal representatives of the decedent’s estate. Any heir, devisee or other interested person may be entitled to appointment as personal representative or may object to the appointment of the personal representatives. Any objection to the appointment of the personal representatives must be filed with the Court, and any properly filed objection will be heard by the Court after notice is provided to interested persons of the date of hearing on the objection. Unless objections are filed, and unless the Court orders otherwise, the personal representatives have the full power to administer the estate, including, after thirty (30) days from the issuance of letters testamentary, the power to sell, encumber, lease, or distribute any interest in real estate owned by the decedent. Notice is further given that, subject to Minn. Stat. § 524.3-801, all creditors having claims against the decedent’s estate are required to present the claims to the personal representatives or to the Court within four (4) months after the date of this notice or the claims will be barred. Dated: June 09, 2014 /s/ James D. Attwood Registrar James D. Attwood Court Administrator Richard A. Nethercut (MN#130072) Richard A. Nethercut, PA 32 Main Avenue North PO Box 657 Harmony Minnesota 55939-0657 Telephone: (507) 886-6131 Facsimile: (507) 886-2711 ATTORNEY FOR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

Publish 16, 23

request for proposals ISD 2198 will receive Request for Proposals for Lot Reclaiming and Paving Projects for the Preston and Harmony MN Sites and a Sprinkler System for the Harmony, MN site. All trades must be present in order to bid the work as the timeline for completion is critical to the success of the projects. Walk the sites June 23, 2014 with bids due June 30, 2014. Sealed Bids shall be received at the District Office located at 700 Chatfield St., Preston, MN 55965 no later than 3 p.m. For further information, please contact the district representative Aaron Hess @ 507.272.0148 regarding the proposal process. Publish 16, 23

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Quiet Title Court File Number: 23-CV-14-407 Darlene A. Nielsen, Trustee of The Larry E. Nielsen and Darlene A. Nielsen Family Trust Plaintiff, Summons vs. Martha Edwards a/k/a Martha Hendrickson and Hendrick Hendrickson, husband and wife, George A. Hayes, Charles D. Sherwood, Rueben Whittemore, Benjamin D. Sprague a/k/a B. D. Sprague, Samuel C. Barton, John Paul, Hiram Walker, W.W. Beers, Ezra Farnsworth, Jr., John Paulson, James L. Gates, Niles Carpenter, George G. Stevens, Charles Melgard and Caroline Melgard, his wife, The Rushford Power Co., Edwin B. Purdy, Elizabeth Sherwood, Byron C. Knapp, Charlotte P. Sherwood, Anna Rosencrantz, Elmer E. Loveridge and Emmet H. Loveridge, Jay E. Sherwood, Charles Davis, Tosten Nelson, John Nilson, Marlon A. Davis, Milton Reuben Davis and Amy E. Davis, his wife, Howard C. Davis, Norman Kopperud and Helen B. Kopperud, Lloyd Humble and Vivian Humble, John W. Moor and Marlon Y. Moor, Rushford Oil Co. Inc., Lyle E. Johnson, Marvin Baker, Truman A. Bremmer & Clara M. Bremmer, all heirs and devisees of any of the abovenamed persons who are deceased; and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest or lien In the real estate described in the complaint herein, Defendants, THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: The above named Defendants. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at: Chiglo Law Office, 210 E. Cedar Street, P.O. Box 507, Houston, MN 55943. 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer, you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If your do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can than be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint.

Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: 2 Rivers Brewery 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. 109 S. Parkway Ave. Lanesboro, MN 55949 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Charlebois Inc. Printed withRd.Soy ink 38532 Dakota Lanesboro, MN 55949 4. I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as Printed with set forth in Minnesota Statutes section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. /s/ Michael A. Charlebois Publish 23, 30

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EMPLOYMENT Country Lodge Inn in Harmony is hiring housekeepers. Will train the right person. Apply at 525 Main Ave. N., Harmony. h23,30-o Riverside on the Root is seeking Prep/Dish persons for season. Great Opportunity for Highschool/college or summertime employment, Pizza/prep line cook for 2014 Season. Send Resume to rro@acegroup.cc or contact Riverside on the Root (507) 467-3663 for application. h23,30-o Help wanted: Housekeeping, hiring immediately. Experience preferred but will train. Wage based on experience. Long term position/part time help. Historic Scanlan House Bed & Breakfast Inn, Lanesboro. Call Kirsten at 507-4672158. h23-o WORK AND TRAVEL 6 openings now. $20+ per hour. Full-time travel, paid training, transportation provided, ages 18+. BBB accredited. Apply online www.needajob1.com 812/8411293 MCAN

EMPLOYMENT Preschool teacher for children ages 3 thru 5, five days per week during the school year, with both morning and afternoon sessions. Must have Minnesota License for Birth thru grade 3 teaching. Please send letter of application, resume and credentials to: Lanesboro Public School, 100 Kirkwood ST, Lanesboro MN 55949. Applications close July 3. h23,30-o Spring Valley Senior Living is currently accepting applications for Part-Time CNA’s on our evening and overnight shifts. Positions include every other weekend worked and offer shift and weekend pay differentials. If interested, please send application or resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or email hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h16,23-o EARN $500 A-DAY: Insurance Agents Needed; Leads, no cold calls. Commissions paid daily. Lifetime renewals. Complete training. Health/Dental Insurance. Life license required. Call 888/713-6020 MCAN

Part-time Meat Assistant

Preston & Harmony Foods is adding staff to assist in our Fresh Meat department with processing, wrapping, and stocking fresh, frozen and smoked meat products. This position will also have duties including product delivery to Harmony Foods and assisting with department cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and facilities. A typical work schedule will be 4 or 5 days per week, approximately 5 hours per day between the hours of 7am – 4pm. Must be willing to work every other weekend and have a valid driver’s license with clean record. Apply in person at Preston Foods or mail your resume to Preston Foods; ATTN: Tim Kiehne; PO Box 309; Preston, MN 55965

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EMPLOYMENT PART-TIME ANNOUNCER. KFILKVGO Radio/Townsquare Media in Preston is seeking a part-time on-air personality and ad copy production person. Good computer skills required. Must be available flexible hours including evenings and weekends. Send resume to KFIL Radio, Attention Bruce, P O Box 370, Preston, MN 55965 or email to production@kfilradio.com. Call 507765-3856. Townsquare Media is an equal opportunity employer. h16,23-o On the Crunchy Side is hiring restaurant staff: Servers/bartenders and cooks/kitchen help. Apply in person. Ask for Lisa or Miles. h9,16,23,30-o MODERN FARM EQUIPMENT Sauk Centre, MN, is looking for a hay/forage technician to work on big square balers and SPFH’s. Must have training with hydraulic/electrical systems. E-mail mike@modernfarmequipment.com or call 320/352-6543 for details. MCAN FREE CDL TRUCK DRIVER TRAINING & job placement to qualified unemployed individuals. Call us at 800/835-2540 or complete an online application at www.HMTT.net MCAN

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EMPLOYMENT LINSMEIER TRUCKING A MN based company is now hiring Owner/Operators to pull hopper bottom in the upper Midwest. Home weekends. Call 320/3826644 MCAN

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LIKE SPENDING TIME IN THE KITCHEN? FILLMORE COUNTY is seeking applications for a full-time Public Health Nurse in the Community Services Department, Public Health Division. This is a regular, exempt position. Qualifications: Requires minimum of Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in nursing from a four-year college or university; two years public health experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Flexible scheduling and a wide variety of responsibilities. Market adjustments to the starting wagepossible dependent on qualifications. Job description and application materials may be obtained from: www.co.fillmore.mn.us; Fillmore County Coordinator’s Office, 101 Fillmore Street, P. O. Box 466, Preston, MN 55965; or by phone at (507) 765-4566. Resumes accepted but not in lieu of a completed County application. County employees are eligible to apply for this position along with the public. Application Deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Monday,July 7, 2014. EOE

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Chosen Valley Care Center has an exciting opportunity for a RN Case Manager to join our team. This individual will be working closely with residents, responsible parties, floor staff, the interdisciplinary team and other services. Some of the duties would include MDS assessments, care planning, assessments, care conference and more. Prior experience and MDS 3.0 experience preferred. Salary position and eligible for benefits. • Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage on Preventative Care • HealthPartners Dental Plan • Life & Accidental Death & Disability • Generous, Flexible PTO • Supplemental insurance benefits through AFLAC

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Chosen Valley Care Center has a great opportunity for RN’s and LPN’s to join our health care team. We are looking for nurses who are energetic and compassionate who want to put their clinical skills to work in a fast paced long term care facility working with a variety of complex clinical cares. We offer 12 hour shifts!

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If interested please send application and resume to Attn: Director of Nursing, Chosen Valley Care Center, 1102 Liberty Street SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or email cm2@ chosenvalleyseniorliving.com (EOE/AA)

136 St. Anthony Street P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965

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4 BR, 3 BA: Beautiful home on a large lot w/bluff views. Updated backyard. Newly updated kitchen & bath, original kitchen w/granite counters, large Great room, private master. Quiet woodwork, open staircase, sunroom, hardwood floors, fireplace - the list goes on. Cul-de-sac.

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$225,000 27382 Hart Drive - Hart

NEW LISTING: 3 BR, 1 BA Great starter home or summer/weekend home. Close to the bike trail and the Root River. A little TLC needed. COUNTRY HOME: Completely Seller is willing to provide a $2000 allowance for carpet and paint.

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127 Prospect - Peterson 3 BR, 2 BA: home in the quiet town of Peterson close to the bike trail and the Root River.

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RANCH STYLE HOME! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room with gas fireplace, updated kitchen w/center island, new carpet in lower level & foyer area. Lower level family room has electric fireplace, great storage room & den/office area. Great home with many updates. Cement drive with oversized 2 car garage & storage shed. Patio area in the back yard. Perm siding with brick accent!

122 w tracy rd., Spring Valley $129,900 All updated and remodeled ranch style home. Cherry cabinets & new countertops in kitchen. Open floor plan to dining area w/patio doors leading to 17x17 deck. Perm siding, bay window & landscaped yard. 3 bedrooms on main floor with one being used as laundry area (laundry room in lower level as well). Master bedroom with master bath. This property is in mint condition & ready for new owners!

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26205 Gladiola ln., laNESbORO

Surrounded by a mature windbreak this 4 bedroom, 2 story offers tons of living space. Open staircase, walk up attice, CA, deck and patio. Attached 2 car garage. Plus sheds, workshop, and garage space. 4+ acres with additional land option. Call today! $259,900

15980 County 21, haRmONy 600 4th St. NE, haRmONy

A Slice of Country! 1 1/2 story home with main floor bedroom, bath, & laundry. Upstairs loft plus 2nd bedroom. 3 season porch & deck. 32 x 24 attached garage. Septic new 2012, private well. Rural zoning, with 3 acres. $69,900/$322.41 PI/M*

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3 large bedrooms • 2 full baths • Wood floors • Remodeled & updated • Maple cabinets • Master Bath & w/in closet • Formal 702 twiFORd St., ChAtFiELd Living Room • Formal Dining Room • Gas Fireplace • Private Patio 2 Car Garage, Living Room, Dining Room, Vinyl Siding, • 840 sq ft garage • Vinyl siding • 2 city lots (.48/acre)

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3 Bedrooms • Main Floor Large Ranch • 4 bedrooms • 3 baths • Hardwood floors • Laundry • Updated Kitchen • Formal Living Room • Dining Room 3-car heated garage • large deck • patio • main floor laundry • Kitchen Dining • Large Wrap Around • Large Corner Lot • master bath • large corner lot

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Country Living at its Best! 4 bedroom Cottage style home. Awesome block barn with unique historical architecture and steel roof. Machine and horse shelter. Fenced pasture and pens. Mature trees. $168,500

Potential is unlimited for many different business opportunities in a high traffic area of scenic Lanesboro. Large main floor can be used for any type of commercial business. Two rental units on 2nd level. Building has been updated to meet Historical Preservation requirements. $224,900

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750 BURR OAk AVE NE, ChAtFiELd Deer Ridge • Spectacular Home • Unique Floor Plan • 5 Bdm • 4 Baths 310 MApLE St., LANESBORO • In-Floor Heat In House & Garage • Western Cedar Ceilings • Hickory Large Lot • 2 Baths • 20x20 Sunroom • 2 Fireplaces •2 Car Att Floors • Family Room W/30’ Ceilings That Includes Floor To Ceiling 3 Bdm on Main Floor • Wheel Chair Assess. In-Floor Heat in Windows To Enjoy Wonderful Scenery & Wildlife • Master Shower With Garage • Wrap Around Deck • Hot Tub • Across from School & Parks • Freshly Painted House & Garage • 3 Baths • Main Floor Laundry • Fireplace Heated Floor • Must See

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29535 COUNtY 11, FOUNtAiN

Breathtaking Country Acreage! 36 acres in an excellent location & private setting tucked away on a dead end road just off Highway 16 & 63. You’ll love the large yard surrounded by mature trees. There are several outbuildings great for storage, livestock or small farm animals which also includes a fenced pasture area. 14 acres tillable for added income. The home features great updates including new well, septic in compliance, new roof & permanent siding. Large dining room with patio doors leading to patio area, spacious living room, 3 bedrooms, main floor laundry w/half bath, full upper level bath & 2 detached garages. Here is your opportunity to own a piece of the country!

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New Construction - Fabulous open floor plan! You’ll love the bright & cheery kitchen with custom Amish built cherry cabinets, ceramic & glass back splash & laminate flooring. Kitchen & living room are open with lots of windows alllowing for plenty of natural sunlight. Main floor laundry off the attached 2 car garage. Large open foyer leading into the kitchen/living room area. The master bedroom is spacious with a walk-in closet & separate closet, walk-in shower with ceramic & glass, large vanity with 2 sinks & ceramic tiled floor. The exterior design is very pleasing to the eye with vinyl siding & shakes with brick accent. The lawn has been sodded in the front with some landscaping completed. Make this one your new home!

Beautifully updated and remodeled 4 bdrm, 2 bath home. Recent updates include newer furnace w/humidifier & c/a, windows, shingles, flooring, concrete drive and additional insulation to attic. Beautiful hardwood floors, French Door between living room and family room on main floor, formal & informal dining room areas, deck, patio and gazebo. The yard is park like with many perennial gardens, flowering shrubs and landscaped all around. There is a large family room in the lower level, workshop off the back of the garage and enclosed storage area under the deck. This property is in excellent condition and move in ready!

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Secluded setting with 32’ x 16’ Amish built log cabin nestled in the woods on 7 acres. Enjoy a shady spot on the covered front porch, or sunshine on the 12’ x 24’ deck. Take a walk on the trails, enjoy bird watching, and mushroom hunting right on your own land! $99,000

1900’s One Room School House only 4 miles south of Lanesboro. Mature trees offer shade and privacy. 10 x 22 garage. Set up as a one room cabin, full basement, radiant heat and kitchen area. Steel roof, vinyl siding, and new windows. Well & 36117 Dogwood Rd., laNESbORO outhouse. $50,000

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Semi private backyard! 4 bedroom home with a lot to offer. Oak hardwoods. Updated eat-in kitchen. Lower level with 2nd kitchen, 3/4 bath, family room, and bedroom. Attached 2 car garage. $116,900/$539.19 PI/M*

560 1st ave. Sw, haRmONy

Beautifully renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Open living area with vaulted ceilings & fireplace. Dining area offers large windows & door to backyard deck. Master bedroom with bath. Large yard & 2 car attached garage. $139,900/$645.28 PI/M*

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15413 County Rd 9, PRESTON

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A get away or a place to stay, this 3 bedroom home offers a great yard and an easy walk to the Root River Trail and Root River. Main floor bedroom & bath. 2 car & 1 car detached garages with storage. Garden space and beautiful scenery! $95,000/$438.18 PI/M*

401 hillcrest St. E, laNESbORO This remodel is ready for you to select the finishing touches. Gutted & currently at the sheetrock stage, new wiring & plumbing. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Tuckunder, heated 2 car garage. No association fees. $98,500

Nicely updated 2 bedroom home, updates include flooring, lighting, bathroom, furnace, window replacement, siding & roof. Full basement with laundry & storage plus large 2 car detached garage. Rural residential area offers affordable living with country views. $55,000/$253.68 PI/M*

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Vacant lot in Lanesboro on dead end street, surveyed & buildable with great view of North bluff. INg LIst 10207 County 116, New haRmONy

201 Ridgeview lN. S 104, laNESbORO A Lifestyle to enjoy! 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo, cherry wood cabinets, granite counter tops, recessed lighting & maple hardwood flooring.. Master bedroom & bath. Incredible views, easy access to trails, shopping, and theatre. $150,000

Over 125 ft. of frontage on the Upper Iowa River with good river access. Electric, private well and newer septic. This property also has a one car garage. The perfect spot for camping, parking your RV, or building a home. $34,500

21980 County 20, PRESTON

Affordable and adorable living in the Village of Greenleafton. This home is packed with nice features! Custom built oak cabinets, finished basement with gas fireplace, oak hardwoods. Att 1 car garage, patio door to deck with country views. $87,500/$403.58 PI/M*

110 Spruce St. SE, FOUNTaIN Ideally located on a dead end street this 5 bedroom 4 bathroom home has lots to offer. Custom hardwood floors, open staircase, 2 fireplaces, 9 ft ceilings. Master bedroom with en suite. LL finished. Insulated 3 car attached garage. $250,000

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10277 County 116, haRmONy

Investment property - this affordable 2 bedroom home offers efficient living, near the Upper Iowa River, in Granger, with 2 car garage. Seller had tiled around perimeter, new furnace in 2007 and updated septic. $45,000/$207.56 PI/M*

Well maintained and beautifully landscaped, 4 bedroom home. Original woodwork, 9 ft. ceilings, pillars, decorative moldings, hardwood floors, and original cabinetry. Full basement, walk up attic, CA, 3 season porch, deck, & flower gardens. $89,900/$414.65 PI/M*

317 Fillmore St. w, PRESTON Super 4 bedroom 2 bathroom home sets high with nice view and easy access to Root River Trail. Large mudroom/entry off kitchen with extra cabinets and laundry. Nice deck for entertaining. Two off street parking spaces. $79,900/$364.38 PI/M*

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Step up in style with this beautifully renovated 3 bedroom ranch home. Updated kitchen appliances and flooring. Lower level offers all new finishing: family room, wood floors, bedroom & bath. Attached garage and a back yard that borders country.

142 main St., S., mabel

203 N. main St., mabel Commercial building on corner lot across from bank offers great location. 1120 sq ft of retail/office space

1980 Built, with concrete foundation, frame building and 3680 sq ft warehouse area. With 3 overhead of wood and metal exterior. 1960 Sq ft office area doors, 2 doors to street, one to alley. Bathroom includes sink & stool. and 6656 sq ft production area. 402 Dupont St Lanesboro SOLD 36854 Dogwood Rd Lanesboro SOLD 45742 Cty 29 Mabel SOLD 400 Dupont St Lanesboro SOLD 215 5th St SW Harmony SOLD 230 2nd Ave SW Harmony SOLD 605 Lincoln St Preston PenDing 131 Main St Caledonia PenDing 30 3rd Ave nW Harmony PenDing 23824 Holly Rd Lanesboro PenDing

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Pretty, remodeled older 3 bedroom home with newer steel roof in village of Fillmore. 1,983 sq. ft. Interior was gutted and new wiring and drywall installed in 1992. Full unfinished cement basement. 9 ft. ceilings and a tin ceiling in the living room. There are cherry cupboards, a new refrigerator, and a 2 yr old dishwasher. A freezer is also included. There is a full bath downstairs with a clawfoot tub and 3/4 bath off the master bedroom with a walk in closet. There is central air. All appliances stay. There are 2 acres with a small creek running through the property. There are hydrants in the back yard to water the flower gardens. It is a lovely setting with lots of flowers. 1/2 of the land currently is being used for pasture. Please call 507-3524257 before 9 p.m. Listed @ $179,900. r23,30-x

Mabel - 35 acre building site mix of pasture, woods and tillable. Shed 40x60 partially insulated and heated newer well and septic. $199,900. Eric Grover Century 21 Alpha Realty 507259-8438. r9,16,23,30-o

Lawnmower, old doors (interior and exterior), old wood siding, old interior wood trim, old refrigerator, old gas stove I can remove. Please call (630) 442-2783. s23-x

3,400 sq ft 2 Story home in Scenic Lanesboro on 2+ acres with very private setting. 4 Bdrm, 2.5 bath with cedar sauna, Large home office with walk out to patio and spectacular scenic views (excellent set up for home based business), Full finished walkout basement, Hardwood floors, ceramic tile and new carpet throughout, recent updated kitchen, New metal roof, new windows, new utilites/furnace, air, water heater, 2.5 car attached heated garage, 25x52 metal building/shop insulated and heated with drain, 12x52 attached drive through building, 14x20 garden garage (cement floor), Numerous outdoor living space to enjoy the panoramic views and abundant wild life, Edge of town with country feeling yet minutes to theater, trail, river and all that Lanesboro offers. $363,900

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Contract for deed - excellent terms Rushford - 2-3 bedroom ranch. Clean - modern - appliances - only $85,900. (507) 454-2775. r23-x 2006 4BR home, secluded, on ~60 acres 2 min. from downtown. $640,000. By appt. for qualified buyers only. LanesboroDesignerHome.com. r2,9,16,23,30,7-o

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Cozy 2 bedroom home/cabin nestled amongst 10 acres of pines. conveniently located next to Root River bike trail. Enjoy the natural surroundings in this peaceful get away. Preston- $209,000 Eric Grover Century 21 Alpha Realty 507-259-8438. r9,16,23,30-o Printed with Soy ink

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Wanted to rent or buy 15 to 40 acres of pasture land in Canton or Harmony area. Must have good fences and water available. Call 507-886-1673 or 507-358-4263. w16,23-x Wanted: Cropland, farms, hunting land. Call 608-3853212. Roger D. Johnson, Land Broker Auctioneer. Licensed MN, SD, WI, IL. w3tfn-o Wanted: Cars, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfn- o

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 (MFPA)

Sat., July 26 9am - Complete Farm Retirement. Tractors, Tillage and Harvesting Equipment, Misc. Equip. and Farm Misc. Sale held at 9218 Saint Ave., Cresco, IA. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183. Listing in the Journal. Wed., Aug. 20 9:30am - Tractors, Combines, Heads, Choppers, Tillage Equipment and more! Auction held at Gehling Implement & Auction Company, Preston. Advertising Deadline Thursday, July 31, 2014. To consign an item please contact Denny at 800.770.0347. Listing in the Journal.

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Bidding ends on June 29 - 5:30pm - Craig & Barb Kellstrom Moving Auction and Others. Auction at Darr Auctions Warehouse, 909 Larson Lane, Rushford, MN. For more information contact Darr Auctions, Rodney Darr at 1-800-852-0010. To view complete listing go to www.darrauctions.com. Listing in the Journal. To list your Auction 507-765-2151

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Fillmore County Weather Forecast June 23 Monday

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“Happy Snowman” by Nora Springer Preston, 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.

Preston equiPment

www.preston-equipment.com

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

New JohN deere TracTors • 6115D • 6150R • 6125R

• 1025R • 4320 • 5100E • 6105D

Tillage

• JD 2623 VT Disc 26’ NEW • JD 630 Disc 15’ • (2) 980 FC 32’/27 1/2 / 21’ • 512 Disc Ripper 7 Shank • 39’ JD 726 Finisher

PlaNTers • (1) 1750 6r Dry • (1) 1750 6r Lqu • (1) 1790 12/24 Lqu

Used TracTors row croP & UTiliTy

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

lawn traCtors 2000 JD LX279 42

2010 JD X300 42

• ‘13 JD 8235R Coming In • (2) ‘12 JD 6430 MFWD IVT/673 Loader • ‘12 8235R IUT/ILS Front Duals • ‘10 7330 Prem IVT/673 Loader • ‘09 5085M/553 Open ST • ‘09 5065E Open ST/553 • ‘09 6430 2W Prem • ‘08 6430 2W Prem • (2) 6420 MFWD 640 Loader

2007 JD X300 42

2009 JD X320 48

2007 JD Z225 42

2011 JD X320 48

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New roTary cUTTers • MX 10 • MX 8 • HX 15

Hd’s 2003 JD X485 62 2008 JD X720 54 2008 JD X720 54

2007 JD X320 48

Garden traCtors

2011 JD X720 54

2001 JD 345 48

2005 JD 325 48

2008 JD X724 62

2002 JD GX345 42

2000 JD 345 54

2009 JD X724 54

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2006 JD X540 54

2006 JD GT245 54

2010 JD X724 62

2007 JD X540 54

2005 JD GX255 54

2009 JD X540 54

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CompaCt Utility traCtors CUT 2007 Kubota BX2350 60 XUV/4X4 2010 JD 2305 4x4

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Faith & Worship Saetersdal Lutheran Church

11 miles west of Harmony on County 44, then 1 mile south on County 30 21477 Cty Rd 30, Harmony, MN 55939 Regular worship at 8:30 May through August; 10:30 September through December

The year was 1864. The Civil War was still being fought. President Abraham Lincoln was elected to his second term. And in York Township of Fillmore County a group of Norwegian immigrants decided to form a church.

150th Anniversary Worship Cclebration Sunday, June 29th, 2014 Worship: 10:30am, Meal: 12:00, Program: 1:00pm, Concert 2:00pm

Some of them had been here for 10 years. They had worshipped together in each others’ homes whenever a circuit preacher had come around. But now they were ready for something more permanent. So they organized the “Norske Evangeliske Lutheriske Meninghed of Settersdol Settlementet” and called their first pastor, Tobias Larsen. At first, they worshipped in a schoolhouse. They finished their first church building in 1873. It burned down during harvest time in 1925. They immediately rebuilt and had their first worship service in the current building on New Year’s Day 1926. When every square mile had four family farms living on it, and each family farm had 6 or 8 or more kids, our church was full every Sunday. Now farms are bigger, families are smaller, and people drive farther to go to church or they don’t go at all. So we are a much smaller group that gathers every Sunday, but gather we do. You are welcome to join us any Sunday. Or just come for our 150th Anniversary Celebration on June 29 at 10:30.

Larry Hovey Plumbing & Heating 563.566.2399

Blades of Glory Lawn Mowing & Oaktown Pork-Brady O’Connor 507.421.2883

Home Interior Painting & Wood Finishing Joan O’Connor & Sandy Johnson 507.937.3396

Home and Farm Insurance Your local Company serves you best. Dedicated to Preserving the family home and farm.

Bloomfield Mutual Insurance Company Hwy 63 S. Spring Valley, MN • 507.346.7351

The following businesses have made this Faith & Worship page possible. If you’d like your church highlighted in the weekly Faith & Worship section, contact the Fillmore County Journal at 507-765-2151.

Kappers Limestone Products

15384 191st Ave, Spring Valley MN 507.937.3484

Spring Valley Greenhouse & Floral, Inc.

720 N. Broadway • Spring Valley • 507-346-7440

Your compete garden center & your FTD Premier Florist

Gehling Landscaping Landscape Design, Installation, Maintenance

Phone 507-259-7446

Congratulations on your 150th Anniversary!

Eickhoff Construction, Inc.

Phil Eickhoff 507.421.5449

Call us for all your construction needs!