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Salvation Army expands services to Fillmore County By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Many area residents may not be aware that in April of 2015 the board of the Salvation Army approved expanding services to aid residents in Fillmore County and several other counties. Jessica Schultz, REACH/Pharmacy Coordinator for the Salvation Army’s Good Samaritan Health Clinic, states “we have expanded services to people with no insurance, people who have insurance but their deductibles are too high, undocumented persons, legal permanent residents, sponsored individuals and people who cannot secure health insurance” which covers a sizeable portion of the population. The Rochester Education and Advocacy for Community Health, or REACH, is a program consisting of second year Andy and Anita Bisek stand outside the Preston home they are currently renovating. Photo by Barb Jeffers

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Andy and Anita Bisek began renovating houses in Preston, Minn. approximately three years ago, and the two work very well together to bring the homes back to what they once were or better. Anita states “we have always remodeled houses we have lived in ourselves” and with each home renovation came more experience and know-how. Andy says “doing our own houses let us not get too worried about tackling any job” and gave the couple the confidence to begin renovating

houses. The couple owns rental property in Preston and maintaining that property has given them additional knowledge, as well as doing renovations for family members. The Bisek’s have renovated several houses in Preston and Andy says “it is hard work”, which anyone who has done renovations will agree with, but Anita says “it’s like having a job that you really, really like” and the final product is worth the effort. Andy works part-time contracting for IBM as a Systems Architect and says he enjoys the physical work that comes Come Enjoy

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with remodeling houses as it is a change from his desk job. Anita works part-time as the secretary at St. Columban’s Catholic church in Preston. Additionally, the couple each work an average of approximately 30 hours per week on house renovations. Except for hiring a contractor for electrical work, the couple does all of the work themselves on the houses they are fixing up and they take pride in the work they do. Anita comments “we like to fix up houses the way we would like them if we were going to live in See BISEK RENOVATION Page 2 

Mayo medical students rotating through the clinic every Tuesday and Thursday morning. According to Schultz, the clinic is staffed by volunteer/retired Mayo physicians from different departments. Schultz says “we will always see a person once and try to help them secure affordable insurance if they are eligible” which is a great help for those who do not know where to begin to find affordable insurance. The only individuals that would not be eligible are people who have Medicaid and Medicare, notes Schultz. The Salvation Army’s Good Samaritan Health Clinic provides free medical care which consists of primary, acute, pediatric, psychiatric, diabetic, smoking cessation, and eye clinics. See SALVATION ARMY Page 8 

Rushford approves offer for community center sale; new city engineer By K irsten Zoellner kirsten@fillmorecountyjournal.com

The Monday, June 22 Rushford Council meeting brought the long-awaited news of an offer to purchase the former community center, ending a nearly 6-year saga. Located at 1108 Miller Circle, in the Himlie Business Park, the center was initially approved in November of 2009. Ground was broken for the center that December, and the center was partially constructed in 2010 by F&L

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Continued from Page 1 them” and the people who eventually buy the homes appreciate the special touches and details the couple puts into each house. Some of these improvements include recessed lighting, pendant lighting, wood flooring, and many other features while still maintaining the home’s original character and charm. They also try to make the houses they purchase to renovate and sell more “family friendly” says Anita, which sometimes means making significant changes. Such is the case in the house they began working on at the end of April this year which is located at 412 Fillmore Street W. in Preston. Andy and Anita made what was once the dining room into the kitchen, which is open to the living room, giving the main living space an open floor plan that is so popular these days. This change will be appreciated by the new owners along with many other creative updates. The couple plans to have an open house at the three bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home

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when renovations are completed, which will give area residents the opportunity to see the finished product. The Bisek’s have heard nice comments from several young couples who have purchased homes they have renovated and know that the work they do is valued by new owners. Anita and Andy say they have received “good support from the community” and especially from neighbors of the properties they buy who are happy the houses are being fixed up. House renovating can be stressful, but the Bisek’s get along well, know how to compromise, and it helps that they tend to have the same vision when remodeling their investment properties. After working together on many houses, Andy and Anita know each other’s strengths and weaknesses, so they pretty much know who will be doing certain

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aspects of the job. Andy makes structural decisions, Anita makes design decisions, and they work out the rest between the two of them. Every house is different which Andy says is “kind of the fun of it” as they are always learning and trying new things. Andy adds that they began renovating houses as income, yes, “but mostly because it’s interesting” and they both enjoy the process. The couple will continue renovating houses for the foreseeable future and plans are already in the works for their next two projects. Anita states, “Preston is just a nice town” and adds “there are a lot of nice houses here” which could be renovated. One by one, the Bisek’s are renovating houses in Preston, and improving neighborhoods, which not only benefits them and the new home owners, but also the city of Preston.

Andy and Anita Bisek stand inside the house they are currently renovating in Preston, Minn. Photo by Barb Jeffers

Lanesboro Child Care Center thriving By Hannah Wingert The Lanesboro School Board met on June 18, 2015 at 7 pm. All board members were present. The minutes from the May 21 board meeting reviewed and approved. Treasurer Lolly Melander gave the treasury report. The Lanesboro school district currently has a bank balance of $698,396.32. The district bills and payroll were approved by the board. Lanesboro Child Care Center director, Sally Ming, was present at the meeting to discuss the daycare with the board. The center currently serves over 100 children, ages six weeks through 3rd grade, from over 70 families and employs 11 teachers and aides to care for the children. They have recently divided the infant and toddler room into stationary and mobile infants. Ming noted that she receives several calls a week asking about openings in the daycare and has to turn them away because the daycare is full. There is a waiting list for the infant and school age rooms. The rates are competitive with other daycare centers in the area, but are much lower than rates in Rochester. Ming asked for the board’s help with figuring out a solution to the problem with a lack of shade in the outdoor play

area. At one time, a canopy had been installed to give the children a shaded area to play in, but due to regulations, it had to be removed. She was unsure of the best solution to the problem at this time. The biggest concern with the daycare is staff turnover. Currently, there is a group of good, dedicated teachers and aides, but if one were to quit and need to be replaced, it would be difficult to hire someone else. This is due to the increase in education regulations required by the state. Superintendent Jeff Boggs pointed out that, in theory, higher standards and regulations are a good thing, but in reality, they actually hurt daycare centers because they can’t afford to pay as much as someone with a degree would normally earn. The child care center was originally started because so many families were leaving the district to find daycare services. The center now serves quite a few out-of-district families and brings students into the district. Ming stated that overall, things are going very well for the daycare. A motion passed allowing the district to obtain milk bids for the 2015-2016 school year. The 2015 fiscal year budget was approved as the initial budget for the 2016 fiscal year See CHILD CARE Page 8 

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Do you remember what was happening in Fillmore County the week of June 30, 1986? Our team searched the archives to find Volume 1, Number 38 of the Fillmore County Journal, and here’s what we found.

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C ommentary Judging R-P decisions By Brett Kues Rushford, Minn. In a recent rebuttal article, Mr. Linder, the chairman of the Rushford-Peterson school board addressed lingering suspicions of a “small but vocal group” of citizens that have taken issue with the district’s handling of the new school referendum and the circumBrett Kues stances leading to the state funding. Mr. Linder implied that vocalizing any distrust of him or the district is uncalled for and that if you are against the new school you should accept that you lost the referendum, shut up, and move on. I find it ironic that when the district lost the referendum they did not follow this advice. Instead they kept trying to get a referendum passed and refused to accept the voters’ wishes. The district kept coming back to the community with a new narrative until they found one that convinced just enough voters to give them what they wanted. Mr. Linder represents a very small majority (89 more people voted for a new school than voted against it, and I would bet if the election were re-voted the results would be switched). I find it sad he needs to be reminded that nearly half the voters in the district said no to a new school. The new building was not a landslide victory, and the district is not above reproach. In his article, Mr. Linder speaks about trust and implies that a citizen is wrong to distrust the district because everyEditorial Cartoon

thing the district has done to date is a matter of public record and that it has broken no laws. He says there is no will to prosecute because every action has been completely legal, but of course we all know that there is a difference between illegal and prosecutable. For now let’s take him at his word. But let’s also look at what it is he is saying is completely legal and above the board. Mr. Linder sounded indignant that citizens do not trust him or the district. More on this later, but first the boring facts. In his article, Mr. Linder says the lower interest rates saved local tax payers 6 million and because of that, he implies nobody should be upset the 55% promised was a lie. Let’s look closely at this. 45% of $58 million comes to $26.1 million as the local share. Now let’s look at the cost to the community based on lower interest rates. 45% of the lower $52 million total means the community should be only paying $23.4 million. The lower interest rate should have saved the local community $2.7 million, but because Mr. Ehler lied to the community about the state’s share, the community will not see this savings. In fact, of the $6 million in savings Mr. Linder refers to, the local community’s savings is only around $700 thousand. Now I can already see the anonymous comments in the online version of this letter defending Mr. Ehler and insisting he did not lie, that things changed due to the interest rate changing. Before you go too far defending him and attacking the messenger, please know Mr. Ehler admitted to me in an email that the estimates of

Ehlers and associates was never 55% no matter what the interest rate was. He chose to use that number regardless of truth or fact (contact me and I will forward his email to anyone who wants to view it). It is my opinion he did this to lead us to a yes vote because if he admitted the state’s share was fluid, citizens on the fence about how to vote may have came down against the school and he would have another failed referendum attempt under his belt. While not illegal, it is certainly unethical that he deliberately chose to mislead us on this while all the while saying he wanted educated voters, and in reality, this is illegal, it is a violation of election law. In Mr. Linder’s article he implies that anyone questioning the district over its FEMA aid is wrong and every dime the school received is accounted for and audited. He says that the district would never do anything illegal in regards to the FEMA money. I question this. Is it illegal to lie to the state legislators about the amount of damage caused by the flood? I guess not, but it is certainly unethical. Lying to the legislators is exactly what Mr. Ehler did. Mr. Linder probably does not realize that the session where he and Mr. Ehler addressed the legislation in March of 2014 was recorded and archived. He probably doesn’t remember Mr. Ehler telling legislators that R-P was a mirror of Moose Lake and that Moose Lake had a million dollars damage and so did Rushford. Is that illegal? Apparently not, but it does show me that the district is willing to lie regarding the 2007 flood to serve its purpose, and shows a trend of untruthfulness by our superintendent. Anyone who lived here at the time of

the flood knows the school did not receive a million dollars in damage. Everyone will recall they were dry and opened on time 10 days after the flood. So when Mr. Linder tells us to trust the district, I look at the two documented lies it has already told and question the wisdom of trusting a district which has proven is willingness to lie for gain. But all that said, there is a simple solution for the district. Put those of us who question whether the district properly used the FEMA founds at ease by simply publishing in the paper the details of the flood. Publish the amounts paid to contractors, dates of the payments, and the repairs the payment was for. Also produce a binder showing copies of the cashed payments and keep it in the office for citizens to view. This should not be a problem because as Mr. Linder told us, every dime the school spent is a matter of public record. It is ironic that after several requests, this information has not been produced. It should be a relatively easy thing to publish this list. As for claiming the district was audited, this is a half truth, the audit took place before all the funds were received, and FEMA has not yet audited the district as they are just now in the process of closing out the disaster. You are right; lacking transparency is not illegal, jut immoral. This leads me to my last point. In Mr. Linder’s article, he implies that no one is looking at the district because it has done nothing wrong. Have you heard of the Minnesota Board

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of Administrators or their code of ethics? Probably not, but I know for certain Mr. Ehler has. I am sure Mr. Linder knows what is happening and simply found it expedient not to mention it in his article so as not to confuse us simple voters. Mr. Linder may be correct that there is no will to prosecute, time will tell, but please don’t believe the district has broken no laws, because if not broken, it certainly bent and manipulated them. Also, I am not a member of a small but vocal group; there are a lot of us who find it wrong our staff of educators has to try to do their job with out of date resources and we have millions of dollars in deferred maintenance from a district that can afford endless payments to consultants on how to pass a referendum. If anyone thinks a new building will change how Mr. Ehler runs the district, they will be sorely disappointed. I for one am not going away, and I am going to keep watching and questioning a district with documented lies to both it’s voters and our legislators. As many of you know I am a parent. One of the things I try to instill in my children is the fact that you are judged by the people you associate with. As Mr. Ehler’s Lackey, Mr. Linder is judged by the superintendent’s values and deeds. Please judge for yourself what that implies about Mr. Linder, but that is not a position I envy.

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C ommentary We need both insiders and outsiders in congress By Lee H. Hamilton Members of Congress get categorized in all sorts of ways. They’re liberal or conservative; Republican or Democrat; interested in domestic affairs or specialists in foreign policy. There’s one very important c a t e g o r y, though, that I never hear discussed: whether a member wants to be an inside player or an outside playLee H. er. Yet where Hamilton members fall on the continuum helps to shape the institution of Congress. First, I should say that the categories are not hard and fast. Some politicians are insiders part of the time and outsiders at other times. Still, most fall on one side of the line or other, especially as they go on in their careers. Insiders focus on making the institution work. They tend to give fewer speeches on the floor, issue fewer press releases, and spend less time considering how

to play the public relations game or how to raise money. Instead, they put in long, tedious hours on the minutiae of developing legislation, attending hearings, listening to experts, exploring policy options, and working on building consensus. They’re dedicated to finding support for a bill or a set of proposals wherever they can, and they appreciate the necessity of bipartisanship. They’re constantly engaged in networking and so tend to be popular within the Congress —they have the respect of their colleagues because other members know these are the people who make the institution move forward. They’re the ones who do the necessary work of legislating. Outsiders pass through the institution of Congress, but many of them are using Congress — and especially the House of Representatives — as a stepping-stone to another office: the Senate, a governorship, the presidency. On Capitol Hill, these people behave very differently from insiders. They raise money aggressively, put a lot of effort

into developing a public persona, and are consumed with public relations. They travel a lot and take every opportunity they can to meet and address conferences and large organizations. They churn out press releases and speak on the floor on every topic they can find something to deliver an opinion about. They miss votes more frequently than insiders, and often do not attend committee hearings. They tend not to socialize with other members, and so generally are not as popular as insiders. When they do attend a committee hearing, they use it as a platform to help them build a constituency beyond their own district or state. They tend to be more partisan than insiders, because they are seeking to build a political base. They’re often impatient with House and Senate traditions, and are impatient with the democratic process. I remember late one night — actually, it was more like 3 or 4 in the morning— standing behind the rail of the House talking with a charismatic, charming congressman from the South. He’d been in the House

Celebrating diversity: “not your grandparents’ Greater Minnesota”

By Tim Penny Minn. is often split into two regions - metro and rural - especially when talking state politics. Historically, this dichotomy took on the subtext of business versus agriculture and mining. H o w e v e r, since the Tim Penny farm crisis of the 1980s, Greater Minn. realized the importance of diversifying beyond agriculture as the mainstay of our economy. These efforts are paying off. “It’s not your grandparents’ Greater Minn. anymore,” writes Joyce Hoelting of University of Minnesota Extension in an overview of a report on the economic composition of Minnesota’s 80 non-metro counties. “Economically, there are many Greater Minn’s, and the diversity of Greater Minn. is its strength,” says Brigid Tuck, Senior Economic Impact Analyst at the Center for Community Vitality. Even within Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation’s (SMIF) 20-county region there is a broad range of entrepreneurial efforts, from manufacturing to creative placemaking, tech start-ups to a reimagining of what agriculture looks like. As we move further into the 21st century, it’s becoming increasingly important for our

non-metro regions to build on these enterprising efforts. Part of this effort involves recognizing the diversity of people and places that already exists. To this end, in July, SMIF staff, board, and other stakeholders are embarking on a “regional road trip”. We’ll take a bus tour of the four western-most counties of our region: Brown, Faribault, Martin, and Watonwan. We’ll see how our investments are taking root in cities like Blue Earth and Fairmont, where companies such as Simplified Ag Technology and Visions are manufacturing new farm equipment components and creating jobs. To further the storytelling of how Greater Minn. is increasingly more than an agricultural and mining hub, The McKnight Foundation has commissioned Jay Walljasper to do a four-part series on the non-metro regions. The first, Small Towns, Big Ideas: Reimagining Southeast Minn., takes a look at the eastern part of SMIF’s region. Walljasper points to several of SMIF’s loan and grant recipients as examples of innovation in the region: the diversification of agriculture and growth in local foods, noting Main Street Project’s “agripreneur program” focused on increasing the capacity of immigrant farmers and the success of Feast! Local Food Network; Red Wing’s Innovation Incubator, created to nurture entrepreneurs; small communities focusing on arts as

an economic development tool, such as Lanesboro; and manufacturing companies exploring alternative uses for agricultural products, like Bio-Plastics LLC in Blooming Prairie. In addition to supporting projects like the above, SMIF is playing an active role in other conversations around regional diversity. In July, we’re partnering with several Rochester-area businesses and organizations to explore how increasing supplier diversity of corporations like Mayo and Hormel is a smart double-bottom line strategy. We’re continuing to support projects that emerged from our Regional Community Growth Initiative grant that will expand the benefits of Rochester’s Destination Medical Center in the surrounding communities. In all of these efforts to diversify our local economies, we rely on our board of directors to help us meet the varying needs of our region. In June, we welcomed three new board members and say good-bye to two. This is an annual process which allows us to benefit from a broad range of talent and viewpoints as we shape our policies and long-term plan. Our now 15-person board represents 15 counties, as well as a broad range of industry sectors, including early childhood, education, healthcare, finance, law, and business. Their varied perspectives make for rich - and often challenging - discussions.

for only a term or two, and was chagrined at the parliamentary tangle we were working our way through that night. “Lee,” he said, “how can you stand this place? I’m going to go home and run for governor!” And he did. I want to be clear that I’m not making a judgment here as to which kind of member is more valuable. I may prefer to spend my time with insiders, but both are needed to make the system work. You have to have members reaching out to the broader public, talking about the big issues and engaging Americans in the issues of the day. And you need people on the inside who are dedicated to resolving those issues by attending to the legislation that will make this possible.

The truth is, Congress wouldn’t work if everyone were an outside player. The process is tedious: especially when you’re trying to draft a bill, you get into arcane arguments over language; you have to go line by line over the bill and each amendment. Outsiders have little patience for this process, and often don’t show up for it. Yet if everyone were an insider, the country would be deprived of the dialogue, debate, and sheer spectacle that give Americans a sense of stake and participation in the policy-making process. Lee Hamilton is Director of the Center on Congress at Indiana University; Distinguished Scholar, IU School of Global and International Studies; and Professor of Practice, IU School of Public and Environmental Affairs. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years.

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Letter about response to Jeff Erding’s commentary... SV80 says: You are so right, Jerry. When will our politicians have the courage to stand up to the NRA? This is a most detestable organization and is largely responsible for the U.S. being the leader among advanced first world countries in mass murder incidents. No other European country even comes close to us in gun violence. The NRA likes to point out that it’s deranged, mentally ill people, not guns, that are the problem. So don’t European countries also have just as many mentally ill people as we do? Logic would say yes. So why don’t they have as much gun violence, then, as we do? The answer is obvious. They have much stricter firearm regulations. What’s so hard to understand about that? But the NRA has historically fought tooth and nail against any legislation that would increase gun regulation and therefore offer more protection for us. That is not the mark of a patriotic organization.

The curious case of the Loony Left Hawkeye63 says: Nice job writing an article based strictly on opinion and then listing a bunch of sources that have nothing to do with the content. . I guess Eric forgot the war in Iraq was; 1] entered into with support from the vast majority of liberals including Hillary, Joe Biden, and the ultimate flip flopper John Kerry. and 2] Iraq was stable and improving before the most liberal president in history made a horrible decision [ based on politics rather than facts] to prematurely pull all US resources, thus throwing away billions of dollars of American treasure and thousands of American lives. Global Warming agreed to by 97%? Sorry, not true at all. Climate changes regardless of human activity, but most temperature models indicate no warming in the past 17 years, which caused the Global warming bull artists to change the narrative to “ climate change” when they got caught falsifying data. If people want to identify with a bunch of filthy, uncouth rabble who don’t have anything better to do than occupy street corners and public parks demanding that government fulfill their every need, that’s their privilege. All of us are judged by those we identify with and keep company with. When someone expresses agreement with those in the “Occupy Movement”, they have damaged their credibility far beyond repair.

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C ommentary One Moment, Please... Boots & Badges -- this is it By Jason Sethre Last November, we began a journey. We committed to the idea of publishing a book in honor of all of our Fillmore Coun- Jason Sethre ty Veterans. This had been a thought in the back of my mind for quite a number of years, but I admittedly had a fear of commitment. I knew it would be an aggressive undertaking, but I had no idea to what extent. And, fortunately, we proceeded to work with a consulting firm that specializes in publishing local military history books. As a matter of fact, they’ve published over 300 of these books throughout the nation. A project like this is not for the faint of heart. On top of publishing our weekly newspaper and everything else behind the scenes -- which keeps us busy enough -- we have taken on the responsibility of connecting with hundreds and hundreds of people entrusting us with a piece of their family history for the sake of making sure everyone is appropriately represented in Boots & Badges: Honoring Fillmore County Veterans. This past week, on Tuesday, June 23, we had more than 40 Veterans visit our office. And, this has become a typical day. As our content submission deadline has been fast approaching -- Tuesday, June 30, 2015 -we’ve seen an uptick in visitors. And, thankfully, we have the best person in the world in the cockpit of this project. I have jokingly told Ellen Whalen, our Project Coordinator for Boots & Badges: Honoring Fillmore County Veterans, that she could easily run for a county commissioner seat and get elected with the number of people she meets and greets every single day from all over the county. She told me she’s not interested, but I know she could win a seat if she ever desired. If you haven’t met Ellen, then you need to put that on your bucket list. She takes care of every person who walks in our

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front door with photos and memorabilia as though they are the most important person in the world. And, we are lucky to have her on our team and coordinating this very special project. Up until June 30, 2015, I would say Ellen will have been the busiest, hardest working person in our office -- and she’ll continue to set that bar. Starting July 1, 2015, she’ll be passing the torch to Jana Olson, our Creative Director for Boots & Badges: Honoring Fillmore County Veterans. Jana is not only the Creative Director for the Fillmore County Journal, but also Visit Bluff Country Magazine and Perfect Glossy. She’ll be adding a new experience to her list of talents with the creation of this special hardcover book. And, we’re all looking forward to seeing what she will bring to life throughout the pages of Boots & Badges: Honoring Fillmore County Veterans. I’m not sure everyone realizes how challenging it is to create something from scratch, such as 160-plus page book. But, there is no road map. Nobody is going to tell us how to do it. We just need to figure it out. We have discussed this at length. With the weekly newspaper, we strive for perfection. But, in the event there is an error, we can publish a correction the next week. Like I said, though, we strive for perfection. And, when mistakes happen, nobody is more disappointed in that situation than ourselves. We are our own worst critics. But, with this book, mistakes will not be allowed. This needs to be perfect in every possible way. We’ve even discussed the importance of making sure every era is represented, along with every military branch. And, what about geography? From Spring Valley to Rushford, and all points between -- this is a very large county with many who have served. We will have a lot of considerations to make, and it won’t be easy because of how many great photos, memorabilia, and stories you have shared with us. We know we have a tremendous responsibility to everyone involved in this project, and we humbly accept and appreciate the trust and faith you have in our team to present something special that will be recognized as a legacy piece -- a tribute -- to our many family members in Fillmore County who have served this great nation. We don’t take this responsibility lightly. All of our family members who have served in the military have given so much,

and they deserve to be recognized. This book is the least we can do to pay tribute. As I mentioned, June 30, 2015, is the last day we will accept content submissions for the book. So, please don’t hesitate to visit with Jason Marquardt, the Fillmore County Veteran Services Officer, and inquire about those from your family who have served in the military. Young Veterans As we embarked on this journey, we felt it was important to meet with representatives of American Legions, VFWs, and historical societies throughout Fillmore County. And, thankfully, all of these organizations have accepted us with open arms. Ellen, Jana and myself, have all learned a great deal from each of our visits, which has helped us sculpt our ideas for how this book needs to represent the Veterans of this area. I’ve learned that younger Veterans, even after four years of service don’t feel like they deserve to be recognized as Veterans. They feel that the older Veterans need to recognized more for their service, and they don’t consider themselves at the same level of recognition, yet. Well, the reality is that they have served their country, and they deserve the same recognition. Young Veterans are important, and they should be represented in this book. And, the other thing I have learned from visiting American Legion and VFW posts throughout Fillmore County is that these organizations are in dire need of young Veterans. Many of these organizations are struggling with member attendance. They would gladly welcome some youth to step forward. Vietnam Veterans While many Veterans will not talk about their military experience, because they may have seen some things they want to forget, Vietnam Veterans may have their guard up for different reasons. I was speaking with a Vietnam Veteran during a visit with a VFW post somewhere in Fillmore County, and he shared the story of his return stateside. When he arrived in Cali. and walked off the plane in fatigues, a hippie came up to him, spit in his face, and called him a baby killer. This Vietnam veteran’s own family, welcoming him at the airport, was embarrassed to be seen with him dressed in his fatigues and told him to change immediately. He told me he didn’t expect a steak dinner or a ticker tape parade. He just wanted to be respected for his service to his country. “Many Vietnam vets are still bitter about how they were treated. Good luck getting them to submit items for this

book,” he said. From my understanding of our U.S. military history, no Veterans have been more disrespected than those who served in Vietnam. Sad, but true. My hope is that these men and women can reflect on their past and know that Americans have learned that how they treated Vietnam Veterans wasn’t right. And, I also hope that our Vietnam Veterans realize that they deserve to be recognized in this book. War stories While I never served in the military, regretfully, I have always thought about how that was a decision I considered upon high school graduation. I often reflect on the past 20 years, and think about a life experience I missed. If I would have gone in the service, it probably would have been the Navy. Don’t ask me why, but I think it is my attraction to water. And, while I didn’t serve in the military, working on this book has vicariously given me an experience like no other. Throughout this project, I’ve heard so many war stories from so many of our area Veterans. We talk about these stories in the Journal office each day. And, I come home and share them with my wife in the kitchen while we are getting ready for supper. The other night, after I shared a number of war stories with my wife, I said “You know, I’ve heard so many war stories today, that it reminds me of when I was in the service with news anchor Brian Williams.” That’s a joke, for those of you still paying attention. But, seriously, I am learning a lot from our Veterans, which will help us tell their stories and present their memories to be shared with others for eternity. I had no idea When we started this project, I had no idea how much work was involved. I had no idea we’d need to expand our staffing hours to accommodate the workload. I had no idea that we’d scan so many pictures every day that we’d need to buy more scanners for the office. I had no idea we’d meet so many wonderful people. I had no idea we’d hear so many incredible stories. And, I had no idea how glad I would knowing that we 3-1/2” feel Cutting Geraniums made the decision to proceed with this project.

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C ommentary EPA putting oil industry’s agenda ahead of American farmers By Chris Hanson General Manager, POET biorefining, Preston, MN It hasn’t always been easy for the average American farmer. Farmers have had to work tirelessly to stay Chris Hanson afloat amid fluctuating crop demand and a tumultuous environmental and political climate. Despite the chaos, hope springs from domestic biofuel production, which has bolstered rural America while simultaneously decreasing our dependency on foreign oil. However, on May 29 the Obama administration made a ruling on Renewable Volume

Obligations under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) that undermines these efforts. In its announcement, the Environmental Protection Agency stated that “real-world limitations” have prevented the U.S. from reaching its delineated goals for 2014-2016. While the EPA is correct in recognizing the intent of Congress to continue expanding growth in biofuels, the established targets greatly fall short of rural America’s ability to produce low-cost, clean-burning ethanol, and this must be changed. Rural America has shown incredible advancements in recent years, utilizing innovative, efficient technologies to increase yield and output. Nationally, the RFS has supported 825,000 jobs, many of these in agriculture, while the ethanol industry

Minimum wage argument By Stan Gudmonson Minimum wage proponent’s arguments are in fact hope over reality, sentiment and compassion over truth, and ideology over fact. These whims happen to also sum up the liberal view of the world. When first promoted the minimum Col. Stan wage was Gudmundson purposely racist and, in effect, is still racist though, today, it is supposedly not intentionally discriminatory. John F. Kennedy in 1957 said, “Having on the market a…large source of cheap labor depresses wages…of the white worker who has to compete. And when an employer can substitute a colored worker at a lower wage… it affects the whole wage structure.” An isolated comment by one politician of the day? Not on your life. Author Jason Riley, in his recent book Please Stop Helping Us says, “when (politicians) moved to implement federal minimum wage laws and DavisBacon statues…it is crystal clear that Congress passed these statues to protect white union work-

ers from competition from nonunion blacks…We still have the transcripts.” Well gee, you might say, the solution is obvious. Just use unions who have a membership that reflect the surrounding area’s racial composition. In 1933 there were about 2.25 million union members. Two percent were black. In 1930 however, blacks were formally barred from union membership in 26 national unions. There goes that solution. Responding to Roosevelt’s National Industrial Recovery act the NAACP in 1934 noted that, “Union labor strategy seems to be to form a union, strike to obtain the right to bargain… and close the union to black workers.” This act was later ruled unconstitutional but to the blacks of the day the NRA (National Recovery Administration) was commonly known as the Negro Removal Act. It was very effective. In FDR’s Folly, author Jim Powell says, “Blacks were major victims of the NRA(‘s)… (required) labor codes… (that) did everything they could to promote the interests of white workers…compulsory unionism (in) NRA labor codes effectively excluded blacks”.

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added 44 billion dollars to the U.S. GDP in 2013. In Minn. alone, the ethanol industry generates $11.7 billion of total economic output annually and supports over 48,500 jobs. As ethanol grew over the last decade, so did prosperity in rural America. As ethanol production has plateaued the last couple years, farm income and land value have plateaued or dropped. There’s no doubt that the fates of these industries are tied together. By not allowing U.S. farmers to reach their potential for renewable fuel production, we are missing an enormous opportunity for continued prosperity. It seems the government has lost sight of the initial purpose of the RFS, which was designed in 2007 to keep gas prices low, to spur domestic jobs and investment,

and to set a path for a more sustainable future. The government knew that the only way to put America’s future in our own hands was to promote more fuel choices at the pump. Thankfully, some key players in Wash. haven’t forgotten their commitment to rural America. In response to the ruling, United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced that the USDA will provide funding for flex pump infrastructure to increase access to domestic biofuel at the pump. While increased access is welcome, this program is needed because oil companies have refused to make the investments necessary to meet the law. Why are oil companies exempt from making the same investments farmers did? It’s essential that local farmers and community members follow Vilsack’s lead and speak out

Has there ever been a time when the unemployment rate for whites was higher than it was for blacks? Yes, but it was long ago in 1930, the year before passage of the Davis-Bacon act. Still in effect today, Davis-Bacon requires payment of inflated and mostly unrealistic “prevailing” wage rates for workers employed on federally funded construction sites. The result of Davis-Bacon? An immediate, enormous, and permanent increase in black unemployment. As for younger workers, the black youth unemployment rate is astronomical. In 1948 the unemployment rate for both black and white 16 and 17 yearolds was essentially the same. Tom Sowell says that, “black teenage unemployment…was a fraction of what it would become after the series of minimum wage escalation that began in 1950.” Okay, besides the usual liberal suspects, who else supports the minimum wage? Unions, both past and present. In the “Joy of Freedom” economist David Henderson notes that, “Northern unions and unionized firms…traditionally supported higher minimum wages to hobble their low wage competition in the South…(moreover) forty years ago…politicians did not…hide their knowledge of who the intended victims of minimum wage increases would be”. Unions are still big proponents of increasing the minimum wage because increasing it provides leverage to increase wages of union workers. Aside from its less than admirable past are there still good reasons for the minimum wage? Well, there are a small number of “studies” that conclude that increases in minimum wage are actually beneficial. The problem is that they don’t stand up under scrutiny.

In some studies, conclusions are based on time periods that are too short. When results are examined over a period of year for example, rather than six months, the beneficial contention completely falls apart. Other studies about the positive effect of minimum wages are clearly ideologically driven. In a 2010 study economist Ricard Burkhauser and Joseph Sabia found that minimum wage increases are “not well targeted to the working poor”. The fact is most poor wage earners earn more than the minimum wage. Burkhauser and Sabia discovered that “only ll.3% of workers (earning minimum wage) live in poor households.” They further found that “42.3% live in households with incomes three times the poverty line (and) 63.2% are second or third earners living in households with incomes twice the poverty line.” The fact is, as economist David Neumark noted, “There is zero compelling evidence that minimum wage increases help people at the bottom.” In San Francisco recently there was an article about Oakland’s many closing restaurants and grocery stores. There have been angry meetings between smallbusiness owners and the city’s “diktators”. Why? Oakland’s minimum wage has driven small businesses under and threaten many more. The notion that increases in the minimum wage decrease poverty is just flat wrong. The minimum wage destroys jobs, period. Moreover, surveys show that more than 90% of economists agree. More evidence? Switzerland has no minimum wage but its unemployment rate is and has been under 4% for a very long time. And unemployment rate in countries with high mini-

to make biofuels a priority. The EPA has opened a 60-day comment period that allows anyone to express their opinion on the ruling before July 27. Now is the time to make your voices heard and stop the federal government from putting the oil industry’s agenda ahead of American farmers. Why? Because America has long been dependent on foreign oil, and though oil prices have dipped, it’s imperative to remember the volatility of the market and stay proactive in our ability to be autonomous. To preserve the advances made in agriculture over the last eight years, the EPA needs to recommit to its initial goals and continue to allow a strong market for first and second-generation renewable fuels, until 2022 and beyond. To get involved, please visit growthenergy.org/action today to submit your comments to the EPA! mum wages? “Spain, Greece, and South Africa” seem to have unemployment rates of 25% or more irrespective of economic conditions. To make matters worse, high minimum wage laws also stimulate illegal immigration. As if illegal immigration isn’t bad enough already. No amount of hope, sentiment, compassion, or ideological fervor can change the fact that minimum wage laws violate the economics equivalent of a law of physics. Because they do, socalled “livable wage” arguments, along with the others, are, at very best, specious. Because? The damn things destroy jobs and opportunity.

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bus drivers that it’s becoming is more of an emergency based Tuesday and Thursday mornCHILD CARE harder to find drivers. ings is the REACH clinic. clinic that performs extractions” Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 2 The sports sharing agreement but the dental clinic does accept Schultz states “most of our There is a complete pharmacy Medicaid insurance/no insur- patients treat this as their prima- which is standard procedure with Fillmore Central will on site which is licensed by the ance. This service is “by appoint- ry care clinic for chronic disease each year until the audit is in. remain the same as the previState of Minnesota. ment only and clinics vary by management. This gives the The board approved the hir- ous year’s agreement. Prescriptions are available at date. They do offer morning, patient the comfort of knowing ing of Jody Peterson as Dean of The girls track team went to the pharmacy for $5.00 for a afternoon, and p.m. appoint- they will see the same student Students for one year. state, where Olivia Haug placed one month supply and $8.00 ments”, comments Schultz. All and staff doctor on each visit” The resignation of business 6th in the discus, and Kiera for a two month supply. Schultz clinics require an appointment, which means a great deal to teacher, Kelly McMillan, was Olson placed 8th in the 3200 accepted. McMillan addressed meter. Madeline Snyder placed states “if an individual cannot which can always be accommo- their patients. pay, they still receive their medi- dated next day. The clinic will see patients the district in a letter saying 73rd in golf. The baseball team cation”, which can literally be a Schultz states “all patients from Olmsted, Fillmore, that he grew professionally and made it the sub-section chamlifesaver for some patients. meet with myself for insurance Winona, Wabasha, Mower, personally during his time in pionship, and the speech team Schultz states they utilize the options, a nurse visit, and a Goodhue, and Dodge counties. Lanesboro and thanked the won the conference championPrescription Assistance Program. visit with the physician”, and Schultz commends the vol- administration and district for ship. The board commended She explains “this is a free pro- if prescriptions are needed they unteers that are so important the employment. the individuals and teams on gram offered by pharmaceutical would receive those at the phar- to the Salvation Army’s Good The bus driver contracts for their accomplishments. companies for individuals who macy. Schultz is also a certified Samaritan Health Clinic say- the coming school year were The meeting was adjourned. do not have insurance and can- MNsure navigator and can help ing “we rely on volunteers for reviewed and approved. Super- The next board meeting will intendent Boggs noted that reg- be held on July 16, 2015 at 7 not afford their medicines. If & of our services here. Most, with the application processONE for allTIME, 2x2, 2x4 2x8 ads to run the week beginning 6/28/2015 ulations are getting so tough for p.m. qualified and approved they will those that need assistance. if not all volunteers are from be able to receive those expensive Monday and Wednesday eve- Mayo Clinic, Olmsted Mediname brand medicines here for nings the clinic offers primary cal, and private practice, along Call Now 800-259-1096 free” and adds “this also helps LIMITED TIME OFFER! care, acute care, and pediatric with some great retirees” and Their Price reduce our pharmacy costs”, so services. Wednesday nights a she is quick to point out “we CelebrexTM it is a significant program. smoking cessation and psychiat- would not be here without our 5OO Minutes & Unlimited Text $ The clinic also offers dental ric clinic are offered. One night volunteers!” who she appreciates for the 4 months services although Schultz says perfirst month there isofanservice! eye and immensely. Typical US Brand Price After 4 months, Lifeline benefit includes 250 Minutes/Texts* for 200mg x 100 “the dental clinic’s main focus diabetic clinic. For those who are need of You can save up to 93% when you ﬁll medical and/or dental care and You may qualify for Access Wireless if you participate in programs your prescriptions with our Canadian and Our Price such as Food Stamps, SNAP or Medicaid. for one reason or another do not www.traditionspreston.com * To Apply: Visit www.enrollaccesswireless.com International prescription service. Celecoxib have insurance coverage the Sal1-507-765-3837 $ vation Army’s Good Samaritan $ E.O.E Viagra $4,287.27 Sildenaﬁl* 132.00 vs Generic equivalent of Celebrex Health Clinic can be the answer Typical US Brand Price for 100mg x 40 Generic Price for 100mg x 40 Generic price for 200mg x 100 they have been looking for. Assisted Living of Preston For additional information or to schedule an appointment Get An Extra $15 Off & Free Shipping Coffee with Friends We welcome phone (507) 529-4100.

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Obituaries Alton Thomas Asleson Alton Thomas Asleson, 68, of Fountain, died Saturday, June 20, 2015, at Clara House in H a r m o n y, Minn. Alton was born August 20, 1946, the son of Victor & M a r i a n Asleson of Alton Thomas rural FounAsleson tain. He graduated from Chatfield High School. On July 1, 1967, he married Becky Miller and they raised two daughters. Alton was involved in his dad’s dairy operation, but quickly became more involved with a farrow to finish hog operation on his own farm. Alton served on the Fillmore County Pork Producers Board for several years. He was lifetime member of Root Prairie Lutheran Church and served on its board. He was also a board member of the Root Prairie Cemetery Association. Alton is survived by his wife, Becky of nearly 48 years, daughters: Jonna (Howard) Washington of Bloomington and Jonell (Pat) Haider of Eagan: and three grandchildren: Monty, Reece, and Maya Washington. A brother-in-law, Reagan (Diane) Miller; nephews; a niece; and

many cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral service was held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at Root Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Fountain, with Pastor Karla Kirkeby officiating. Burial followed in the Root Prairie Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation took place on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 from 5 p.m. - 7p.m. at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield and continued hour prior to the service on Wednesday at church. Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield assisted the family with arrangements. Norma Dahl Norma Dahl, 91, of Canton, Minn., died peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, June 22, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Rochester, Minn. N o r m a was born on March 13, 1924 in Houston County, Minn. to Norma Dahl Gilbert and Emma (Traaen) Vick. She and her twin brother were delivered by their father. Norma grew up in Houston County in a family of four sisters: Gladys, Verna, Evelyn, and LaVaughn and four brothers: Nels, Clifford, Norman, and Clifton. On December 16, 1941, she mar-

Monday, June 29, 2015 ried Melvin Dahl in Mabel, and they were blessed with two daughters: Marilyn and Norene. They were married 56 years when Melvin passed away Dec. 20, 1998. Norene passed away April 28, 2001. Norma was very dedicated to her family and her work. She enjoyed decorating cakes. Norma played in a couple of bands and with several musicians at nursing homes around the area. She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn, of Canton; her sister, LaVaughn Blagesvedt of Houston, Minn.; grandchildren: Candis (Shane) Miller, Tina (Tom) Dodd, Andrew (Amber) Torgerud, Joleen (Andy) Anderson, Jaimie Hammon, and Jenni (Sam) Ortman; 14 great-grandchildren; and her “adopted son”, Ron Vick. She was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin; daughter, Norene; great-grandson, Parker; three sisters and four brothers. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 26th at Garness Trinity Lutheran Church, Mabel. Rev. Mary Waudby officiated and burial took place in the church cemetery. Visitation was from 4 to 7 p.m. Thurs., at Mengis Funeral Home, Mabel, and visitation was also one hour prior to the service at the church Friday. Robert William Norstad Robert William Norstad, 69, of Lanesboro, passed away June 19, 2015, at his home.

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Bob was born on October 11, 1945, to Edna (Paul) and Orlando Norstad in Red Wing, Minn. He grew up in Cannon Falls, Minn. Bob graduated from Cannon Falls High School in Robert William 1964. After Norstad gradu at ion he joined the Navy and toured the Mediterranean on the aircraft carrier the USS American CVA 66. He married Martha Lindell on March 18, 1967, at Spring Garden Lutheran Church. Bob and Martha made their home in Cannon Falls, Arlington, Tex; and Lanesboro. The couple moved to Lanesboro in 1983 with their four children. Bob worked in construction as the owner of Norstad & Son Roofing. Later he worked at Lanesboro Building Center, Jim’s Building Center, and The Home Depot. Bob was an active member of the American Legion, and retired from the Lanesboro Fire Department in 2004 after 20 years of service. Bob enjoyed softball, bowling, golfing, playing cribbage and cards, and his morning coffee with friends at the Chat N Chew. Bob also loved fishing with his sons, and spending time with his nine grandchildren. Bob enjoyed

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watching the Twins, Gophers, and Vikings. However watching the Vikings only stressed him out. Grateful for having shared his life are his wife of 48 years, Martha; four children: Michelle (Chris) Cook of Maple Grove, Kelly (Dwayne) Jahnke of Pine Island, Jeffrey (Sara) Norstad of Pine Island, and Justin (Mandy Jo) Norstad of Rochester; nine grandchildren: Mira and Amelia Cook; Chesney, Logan, and Sydney Jahnke; Abigail and Nicholas Norstad; and Annabelle and Jacob Norstad; siblings: Orlando, Jr. (Kathy) Norstad, Gary (Mary) Norstad, James (Bonnie) Norstad, Steve (Linda) Norstad, Jarle (Debra) Norstad, Kristi Fuller, and Debra Norstad. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; sister, RoseAnn Lindsey; father-in-law, Willard Lindell; and brother-in-law, Gary Benson. A Funeral Service to celebrate Bob’s life was held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, with Rev. Kerry Eversole officiating. Visitation took place at the church Monday, June 22, from 5-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Memorials are preferred to Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro assisted the family See OBITUARIES Page 10 

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Continued from Page 9 with arrangements. To share a memory of Bob with the family please visit www.rileyfuneralhomes.com. Bob will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. As he would always say, “Twins are on!”

Selma Schoppers Selma Schoppers, age 88, formerly of rural Preston, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015, at the Harmony Manor Apartments where she had resided the past three years. Selma was born the Selma Schoppers youngest of five children to Gunder and Tillie (Torgeson) Jorgenson on the family farm in York Township, Fillmore County, on May 18, 1927. She attended country school and graduated from Harmony High School in 1947. She married Harland Curtis Schoppers on September 25, 1953, at Saetersdal Lutheran Church in rural Lime Springs, Iowa. Together they bought a farm in Carimona Township where they lived and farmed until Harland’s death in 2012, after 59 years of marriage. Selma was a lifelong member of the Greenleafton Reformed

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Church and was active in Bible Study and their women’s circle. Other activities included Homemakers Club, Ostrander Care Center Family Council and the Fillmore County Relay for Life. She enjoyed her grandchildren and playing cards with her friends at the Manor. She will especially be missed by all who loved her and knew her. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela (Eugene) Timmerman of Rochester; son, David (Tammy) Schoppers of Spring Valley; grandchildren: Traci (Henry) McHenry of Pittsburgh, Penn., Terry (Kayla Paul) Timmerman of Spring Valley, and Klarissa and Klysen Schoppers both of Spring Valley; greatgrandchildren, Prestyn Timmerman and Bentleigh Schoppers; sisters-in-law, Shirley Schoppers of Beresford, S. Dak., and Bonnie Thomas of Preston; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harland; three brothers; and one sister. The funeral will be 2 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2015, at the Greenleafton Reformed Church in rural Preston, with Rev. Roger Lokker officiating. Burial will be in the Greenleafton Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Sunday, June 28, 2015, 4 – 7 p.m., and Monday at the church an hour before the service. The family prefers memorials to the Greenleafton Reformed Church and the American Cancer Society.

Thauwald Funeral Home in Preston is assisting the family with arrangements. Warren Elvyn Cummings Warren Elvyn Cummings, age 84, of Preston, Minn., died Thursday morning, June 18, 2015, at the Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield of complications from pancreatic cancer. W a r ren was born July 19, 1930, in Cresco, Iowa, the son of Elvyn and Corcel- Warren Elvyn la (Oftedal) Cummings Cummings. He was raised in the Waukokee area of rural Preston and was a 1948 graduate of Preston High School. He was a member of the United States Navy during the Korean War from March 6, 1951, until his discharge on February 25, 1955, serving on the USS Des Moines and the USS Wisconsin. He was a 26 year employee of the US Postal Service in Rochester. He married Marcy Hofschulte and the couple were later divorced. He then married Alice O’Connor and the couple made their home in Preston. Following their retirements, the couple would winter in McAllen, Tex., for 18 years. Warren was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. Preston, a lifetime member of the Preston VFW and a member of the Preston American Legion, the Rochester Elks Lodge, and the Rochester Eagles. He enjoyed family and friends, cooking, bird watching, fishing, puzzles, solitaire, pulling “tickies”, and happy hour with his friends and family. He is survived by his wife, Alice; five children: Julie Ann (David) Stolp of Oronoco, Dean Vitse of Moose Lake, Jean (Greg) Easler of Chatfield, Gail ( Michael) Schmidt of Chatfield, Jayne (Jeff) Madison of Flagstaff, Ariz; son-inlaw, Todd Hadoff of Chatfield; 18 grandchildren: Ellin, Emalie, and Grace Stolp; Hannah House, Lydia and Isabelle Vitse, Kaiya Ralston, Andrew and Kendall Easler, Jordan and Landon Berge, Kale and Madison Hadoff, Sophia and Jack Madison, and Brad, Conner, and Jennifer Cummings; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Donald Cummings of Rochester; and one sister, Carol (Joe) Gosi of Preston. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Cummings; daughter, Carol Hadoff; an infant grandson, Toston Vitse; and two sisters: Jeanne Fisher and Phyllis Utley. A memorial service was held 2 p.m., Saturday, June 20, 2015, at Christ Lutheran Church in Preston, with Rev. Paul Forde

officiating. Burial of his ashes will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston at a later date. Friends called at the church on Saturday from 1 p.m. until the time of service. The family prefers memorials be given to Christ Lutheran Church, Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund at the Mayo Clinic, and the Waukokee Cemetery. The family would like to thank the Chosen Valley Care Center for their excellent care and Mayo Hospice. Thauwald Funeral Home in Preston assisted the family with arrangements. Evelyn Mensink Evelyn Mensink, age 90 of Lime Springs, Iowa died Thursday morning, June 18, 2015 at Colonial Manor in Elma, Iowa. Memoria l Services was held 11 a.m. We d ne s day, June 24, 2015 at Evelyn the Lime Mensink Springs United Methodist Church in Lime Springs, with burial in Cherry Grove Cemetery. Friends called from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the Lindstrom funeral Home in Cresco and at the church for an hour prior to services. See OBITUARIES Page 11 

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 A ssumption 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 Calvar y 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 Cherr y Grove United Methodist...…………...……Sundays - 10 : 00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...……………..…….....……Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Ser vices.…………...…....………Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Destiny Life Church.............………………......…Sundays - 10 : 00am 104 West Jessie Street, Rushford MN 55971 (507) 429-1222 Elstad Lutheran Church...………………….......….Sundays - 10 : 00am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……..……....……Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..….....................Sundays - 9 : 00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church.......Sundays - 8 : 30am & 10 : 30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....………........………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 6 : 00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840

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

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

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

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

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

Studio-A-Photography • Preston MN 507.251.6372 Visit Bluff Country • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Root River Church of the Brethren …….…..……...Sundays - 10 : 00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765-4772 Root River 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 - 10 : 00am 408 Preston St NW # 2, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -3886

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

St John Lutheran Church.…………...……………...Sundays - 9 : 00am 241 Line St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2296 St Joseph ’s Catholic Church.……………….…...…Sundays - 8 : 00am PO Box 577 103 N Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2257 St Mark ’s Lutheran Church...…………....…………Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 E North St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-7111 St Mar y’s Catholic Church...….......................................Sun. - 8 : 00am 405 Twiford St SW, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3148 St Matthew’s Episcopal Church..…...........……………Sundays - 9 : 30am 100 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923-1219 (507) 867-3707

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

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

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

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

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Continued from Page 10 Evelyn Mensink was born May 21, 1925 in Fillmore County, Minn. She was the first child of Edmond and Pearl (Wesselink) Hendrickson. She attended country school and high school in Wykoff, Minn. On August 13, 1942 she married Kenny Mensink at the Cherry Grove Methodist Church, by Reverend Zahl. Kenny and Evelyn farmed in the Cherry Grove and Lime Springs areas for about 20 years. They moved to Lime Springs in 1964. Kenny ran a blacksmith shop, then they ran the Lime Springs Standard Station, and Evelyn continued to raise their seven children. Evelyn was a member of the Lime Springs United Methodist Church. She was always busy doing odd jobs for people, including cleaning and helping

her mother wallpaper. For over 25 years Evelyn was a reporter for the Lime Springs newspaper. Evelyn loved her family and she and Kenny enjoyed attending school events and going to family functions. Evelyn is survived by her husband, Kenny Mensink of Lime Springs; seven children: Larry Mensink of St. Ansgar, Iowa, Allen (Janet) Mensink of Lime Springs, Iowa, Karen (Gary) Heyer of Spring Valley Minn, Darla (Jeff ) Heusinkveld of Spring Valley Minn, Vickie (Rich) Ator of Lime Springs, Iowa, Bryce (Brenda) Mensink of LeRoy Minn., and Becky (Steve) Sjostrom of Spring Valley, Minn; 22 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Marilyn (Robert) Emerson of Manchester, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant sister, and a granddaughter.

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Nationally known accordion player and children’s polka musician Mike Schneider (a.k.a. Uncle Mike) from Milwaukee, Wisc. will be performing his Pint Size Polkas program on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at the Preston Public Library starting at 2 p.m. Schneider began performing professionally in 1996. In 2008 at his wife’s suggestion, he began his Pint Size Polkas venture as Uncle Mike with the release of his groundbreaking Pint Size Polkas Volume One CD. Since that time, he has brought a little bit of culture, education, and a whole lot of fun to children and Rasmussen ~ Drogemuller Ryan ~ Hill Samantha Rasmussen and Laura Ryan and Jeremy Hill their families across the United Jason Drogemuller are happy to are pleased to announce their States with his Pint Size Polkas announce their engagement and engagement and upcoming program. Uncle Mike educates forthcoming marriage. wedding. Laura is the daughter on concepts like the alphabet, Samantha is the daughter of of Judy and Cliff Carolan and numbers, occupations, personal Terry and Jenny Rasmussen of Frank Ryan. Jeremy is the son of hygiene, relationships, and foreign language through the happy Mabel, Minn. Jason is the son of Bob and Terri Hill. Robert and Marla Drogemuller Jeremy grew up in Wykoff, sounds of polka music. The mulof Fountain, Minn. Minn and graduated from timedia portions of his program Samantha and Jason will be Colorado School of Trades with a educate on topics like geography, joined in marriage on Sept. 5, gunsmith degree. He is currently history, math and how to dance 2015 at 4 p.m. The service will employed at Federal Premium the polka. Audience participation is encouraged through numerous be held at Highland Prairie Ammunition in Anoka, Minn. Lutheran Church in Bratsberg, Laura grew up in Cresco, Iowa sing-along and volunteer opporMinn., with a reception to follow and graduated from Northeast tunities, including the “Chicken in Mabel at the Historical Barn. Iowa Community College with Dance”. a business degree. She is current- Find out why New York Public ly employed at Minnco Credit Library senior children’s librarian Warren Truitt says “You want Union in Isanti, Minn. The wedding will take place happy? You got it! Tons of fun on July 11 at First Lutheran for young and old!”, by attending Uncle Mike’s Pint Size PolChurch in Cresco. Fillmore County Journal kas program at Preston Public Library on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 2 p.m. More information about Pint Size Polkas is It’s been 5 years available at www.pintsizepolkas. since you passed com. away. There must be Mike Schneider may be fishing in Heaven for contacted directly about Pint there’s nothing more Size Polkas at HYPERLINK sublime than being “mailto:mike@pintsizepolkas. with God for some “reel” relaxing time. Be Green We miss you and all the fish you used to catch for us. Love, Your family

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Spring Valley to increase sewer rates By Rich Wicks The Spring Valley City Council dealt with two main issues at the June 22 regular meeting. The first issue was a proposed increase in the city’s sewer rates. City Administrator Deb Zimmer stated, “This is just a slight increase” (of 2% to the base rate and 3% to the usage fee). She also reminded the Council that the rate hadn’t increased since October 2013, and said that due to increased costs, the City needs to increase rates, and she favors “trying to inch it up a little at a time rather than taking a big jump”. The Council approved Resolution 2015-25, increasing

the base rate to $17.18 and the “per 1000 gallon” rate to $4.14. This will be effective with the September 1, 2015 billing. Next, the Council discussed the Staff Proposal for Unused PTO Buyback, which had been briefly discussed at the previous City Council meeting. Zimmer summarized, “What they’re proposing is to discontinue the Short Term Disability and do a buyback of PTO hours”. The staff proposal states that the discontinuation of Short Term Disability would save the City $2244 per year. It also proposes a buyback system in which “Employees that have reached

the maximum carryover of PTO the buyback up to 40 hours at a rate of 75%. Currently for the employees that have reached the maximum PTO carryover this would cost the City $2340 (maximum of 40 hours buyback). The potential cost to the City would be $3360 if all eligible employees received a buyback of 40 hours”. Council member Jeff Vehrenkamp asked how many employees are at the maximum PTO carryover amount. Zimmer answered, “Three, possibly four”. Council member Todd Jones asked, “So really, it’s not going to cost us?” Zimmer replied,

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“No, it’s kind of a wash”. The Council voted unanimously to approve the change as outlined in the Staff Proposal. The Council then approved the hiring of Travis Wilcox for the EMT crew. Chad Hindt (Streets Director) gave an update on crack-filling, and explained how it is determined which cracks are fixed, and how it is done. Troy Lange (Fire Chief ) stated that the grain rescue equipment has arrived, and training on its use has been completed. Council member Bill Bires asked if the City could save money by mowing less on the sides of the trail. John Fenske and Zimmer explained the current mowing process, in which two mowers go out together

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(for safety purposes). Fenske also said if the City mows less, there’d need to be more spraying, so the savings would be minimal. Zimmer also stated that the City already changed to a schedule of mowing three days per week instead of the previous five, and that has resulted in a savings. The council approved the prior meeting minutes, and approved June Final Accounts Payable. No visitors signed up to address the council. Zimmer said she’ll be attending Gold Cross interviews on Monday, June 29. The next regular meeting of the Spring Valley City Council will be Monday, July 13 at 6 p.m. The meeting adjourned about 6:15 p.m.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUES., JUNE 30 •Rushford Food Shelf, 9-11:30am, 12:30-4pm, Tenborg Bldg., 113 E. Jessie St., Rushford.* •Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-6pm, 515 Washington St. NW, Preston.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30-11am. Harmony Community Center. Info (507) 288-6944* •Silly Pirate Show “Treasure Beyond Measure, 1pm, by A Touch of Magic Entertainment, Chatfield Public Library. •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.*

•AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.*

WED., JULY 1 •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, 102 E. Jefferson, Spring Valley.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 3-3:30 pm, Coffee Street Fitness, 102 Coffee St., Lanesboro. (507) 288-6944 for info.*

THURS., JULY 2 •Free Senior Coffee & Dessert, 9am, Clara House.* •Summer Reading Program, 9am grades 1-6, 10:30am - pre-k, Harmony Public Library.* •Rushford Food Shelf, 9am-11:30 am, 12:30-4 pm, Tenborg Bldg., 113 E Jessie St., Rushford.*

•Preston Food Shelf, 9am-noon, 1-4pm, 515 Washington St NW, Preston.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30-11am. Harmony Community Center and Mabel Fire Hall. Free will donations. (507) 288-6944 for info.* •Merry Meeters Birthday Club, 2pm, Village Square, Fountain. Roll call; A Memorable 4th of July. •Mabel Food Shelf, 5-7pm, First Lutheran Church, upstairs of education wing, 202 N. Oak, Mabel. * •Preston Historical Society Meets, 7pm, Methodist Church, Preston. Public invited. •Chatfield “Music in the Park”, 7:30, patriotic music by the Chatfield Brass Band.* •AA Class “Road’s Journey”, 8pm, 301 E. Franklin St, Spring Valley. (A yellow house).*

Wykoff Veterans Memorial Park Fund, Inc. The Wykoff community is in the process of planning the construction of a Memorial Park that will honor all are Veterans, past and present. The Memorial will honor all Veterans who, although separated by generations, shared the common goal to valiantly protect our country’s freedoms. The memorial will be funded with the sale of granite pavers that are engraved to honor the service men and women. The cost for each paver (8”x20”x2”) will be $300.00, each paver will feature 3 lines (example below). The ground breaking for this memorial park is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2015. The ceremony will start at 10:00 before the beginning of the parade on the site of the park at the corner of Highway 80 and Gold Street. The land for this park was donated through the estate of John “Bud” Kavanagh and is adjacent and will be connected to a long time park known as “Bills Park”. All of this land has been donated to the City of Wykoff and they have granted the committee the permission to establish the Memorial Park and enhance “Bills Park”. We are looking forward to having a beautiful memorial and place where all can walk through, picnic in, or just sit on benches and enjoy the surroundings. The Committee is comprised of Mike Holzer-President, Vice President-Harvey Schmidt, Secretary-LuAnn Hare, Treasurer-Matt Kirkpatrick and members at large of: Lynn Kidd, Wayne Winslow, Ross Heusinkveld and Cheyanne Baker. The committee extends an invitation to any and all that would like to become involved. Please complete the enclosed order form and return it to: City of Wykoff 20” 217 Gold St. N, P.O. Box 218 Wykoff, MN 55990 8” Army Line #1-Branch of Service John D. Doe Line #2-Veterans Name 1951-1958 Line #3-Years in Service

FRI., JULY 3 •Preston Farmers Market, 11:00am till sold out (or 5pm) Preston bike trailhead.* •Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.*

SAT., JULY 4 •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, Bethlehem Lutheran. Church. Call (507)251-1771 or (507)765-2518.*

SUN., JULY 5 •Cowboy Church Service, 6pm, Cherry Grove United Methodist Church, Guest musician Roger Svebakken. For more info or directions call (507) 346-2830

•Fountain AA closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, S. Main St. & Hwy 52.*

MON., JULY 6 •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 10:30-11am. Mabel Fire Hall, 325 W. Prairie Ave. Free will donations. (507) 288-6944 for info.* •Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston.* •Arthritis Foundation senior exercise, 3-3:30 pm. Coffee Street Fitness, 102 Coffee St., Lanesboro. Free wil donations. (507) 288-6944 for info.*

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Paver Order Form Date: ____________ Name of person/family etc. purchasing paver: _____________________________ Address______________________________________________________________ Email Address________________________________________________________ Phone_____________________________Cell Phone_________________________ Information to be engraved on the paver, maximum of (3) lines per paver. Please print.

Line (1)-Branch_______________________________________________________ Line (2)-Veteran’s Name________________________________________________ Line (3)-Years of Service________________________________________________ Please make checks payable to: Wykoff Veterans Memorial Park Fund, Inc. addressed to: City of Wykoff 217 Gold St. N, P.O. Box 218 Wykoff, MN 55990 Price per paver $300.00 *Please feel free to duplicate this form for additional pavers ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Memorial Park Donations If you would like to donate to the Memorial and do not wish to purchase a paver, all donations are welcomed. Please fill out the top portion and check the box below. We also would like to inform you that there may be some veterans that would not have the funds to purchase a paver, if you would like your donation to be put into a scholarship for those veterans please indicate this also.

Yes I would like to donate $______________ to the Wykoff Veterans Memorial Park to be used for the construction and beautification of the park.

At the time of this printing (July, 2015) our committee is seeking 501C3 status which would enable you to write this contribution off on your taxes. When we receive this status if you would like us to notify you in writing that your contribution was a tax deduction please indicate this on the form. Yes please notify me with a tax receipt

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Chatfield hires deputy city clerk By Karen Reisner The Chatfield City Council authorized the hire of Beth Carlson to fill the deputy city clerk position at the June 22 council meeting. Councilors Robert Pederson and Ken Jacobson were absent. City Clerk Joel Young reported that there had been 25 applicants for the position; four applicants were interviewed. Councilor Mike Urban said the pool of applicants that they interviewed were strong candidates. Carlson is expected to start at her new position sometime in July. She has had four years of experience as city clerk for the city of Lewiston. Young said she is well qualified and has had formal training on the software used by the city. Carlson is a Minn. certified municipal clerk. Young commented that it is nice to have a candidate that can step right into the job. The council also authorized a part time staff position for current deputy city clerk Nancy Timm.

Economic Development Authority Chris Giesen reported that an application had been submitted last year to the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission for a designation as a regionally significant park. This designation would allow the city of Chatfield to apply for “Legacy” grant funding for park related projects. Last year’s submission was not selected for review, but scored medium allowing for a more developed plan to be resubmitted. The plan submitted included Millcreek and Groen Parks and the surrounding area and facilities, which together would be named Chosen Valley Regional Park. The council authorized staff to “request the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission to designate the Chosen Valley Regional Park as regionally significant.” The EDA recommended

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approval of a $21,000 revolving loan to Steve Huper, Steve’s Auto Care, to help with the purchase of the “Magnum Sports Building”. Huper wants to move his repair shop to this location. The loan was approved as presented. Giesen gave a report on the money the city received ($297,543.84) for its portion of the Rochester Sales Tax Fund. The money is to be spent on economic development projects. About $175,340 has been spent or is committed to be spent on projects that have been approved by the EDA and the city council. Monies have went toward the Twiford Redevelopment Project, EZ Fabricating construction project, a market feasibility study for a new hotel project within the city, and a program for façade improvements in the downtown area. Giesen maintained the dollars have been going to good uses and this funding has allowed other funding to be granted, which has “resulted in a cash return on investment of 1838.25 percent.” There still is about $122,203 in the fund to be used for future economic development projects.

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. A report on the use of these funds is sent semi-annually to the city of Rochester. The council approved the payment of $2,100 for its annual dues to join Journey 2 Growth as recommended by the EDA. This program uses volunteers and works through a dozen different committees. The program is a regional joint effort to diversify the regional economy. Young emphasized that it is really important to get engaged and this is an opportunity to actively engage with people throughout the region. He added that it would be even better to step it up a notch and get involved. Other business in brief Steve Schmiedeberg, Chatfield Fire Department, asked the council to approve the request to make Caleb Eide an Honorary Fireman with the Chatfield Fire Department. The seven year old boy is battling leukemia and is currently in Md. The council approved the signing of a certificate. Schmiedeberg will have the certificate and a fireman’s helmet sent to the young

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man to recognize his courage in his battle with cancer. Allisa Blaha, Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation development coordinator, thanked the council for their past support. The council appropriated $1,000 to SMIF in January. SMIF supports communities in a 20 county area of southern Minn. Their work is primarily in early childhood and economic development. For every dollar that is raised by SMIF through local contributions, $10 comes back to the local communities. Since 2013 SMIF has invested over $220,000 in Fillmore County. Western Days street closures were approved. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency staff found that Chatfield’s wastewater treatment facility meets the criteria for recognition as an outstanding facility. Chatfield received the certificate of commendation for the seventh year in a row, since 2008. The certificate is awarded to the city and its wastewater treatment facility staff. Yorkshire Terrier Female • Dog • Senior

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We need your help to urge the Obama Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to restore strong blending levels for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). On May 29, 2015 the EPA unveiled a proposal that would reduce the RFS and jeopardize rural economies like ours. Poet is asking for your help! You are encouraged to write personal comments in support of the agriculture and ethanol. Tell the EPA not to reduce the RFS. Please write your comments on the cutout form below and return to POET, PO Box 440, Preston, MN 55965 by July 15. The EPA’s proposed cuts could lead to higher prices you pay at the pump, increased dependence on foreign oil, higher greenhouse gas emissions, and lost opportunites for family farms. We hope you will join us by writing your comments today.

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agreement from Steve Brown, owner and operator of WinTech Electronics. The property is to be sold, “as is”, for $200,000, with additional investment by WinTech in renovations to the building to meet their needs for manufacturing. $100,000 is to be paid at closing, with the balance to be paid over five years in equal installments. A five-year clause is in place in the agreement to provide incentive to ensure the business doesn’t “flip” the property, making renovations then selling for a profit. According to Brown, the building needs renovations to the restrooms, which are now currently located in what will be the lobby. Additionally, there is currently no air conditioning. Wiring, doors, and a potential loading dock are

also in preliminary plans. Brown expects to invest $200,000 in renovations. Currently, WinTech operates out of leased facilities in Winona and LeRoy, Minn. Brown noted that he employs 15 full-time positions in Winona and five fulltime and one part-time position in LeRoy. “The building isn’t perfect for us, but it’s close enough,” stated Brown. “It’s going to take some work, but it’s going to fit.” Brown, a Rushford Village resident, will be moving his Winona outfit to Rushford. They will employ five at start up, but are looking to employ 10-15 within five years. Final approval of the offer is contingent upon an Economic Development Authority (EDA) business subsidy hearing, and review by the city’s Planning Commission. The commission will need to determine whether or not the sale is

Rushford Council hears recommendations by EDA Chairman Tom Driscoll regarding Revolving Loan Fund loans. Pictured left to right are City Clerk/Treasurer Kathy Zacher, councilor Robert Dahl, Mayor Chris Hallum, councilors Roger Colbenson and Mark Honsey, Administrator Sarvi, and Driscoll. Photo by Kirsten Zoellner

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Unsettled by the uncertainly of increases in year four and five, the council recommended capping any increases in those years at national cost of living increase percentage or four percent, whichever is lower. Harters was amenable to the capped amount and pointed out that no increase may be needed in those years. There was some question as to why the city did not seek bids prior to the new contract. It was explained that in 2009, only two firms presented bids; Harters and Waste Management. Harters was selected as its prices were below competitor’s pricing. Clerk Zacher noted than even now, with new pricing, Harter’s 2015 bid is under what the competition’s 2009 bid. The city also approved three recommendations by the Rushford

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Afraid of capital gains taxes when selling land? Many land owners are hesitant to sell land because of capital gains concerns. What many people do not realize is that there is a way to defer capital gains on real estate investments. The process is commonly referred to as a “1031 Tax Exchange” or a “1031”. I’m not a tax attorney or an accountant. so in this writing I’m introducing the concept at a high level, specific questions should be directed to the aforementioned. The beauty of a 1031 is that you could sell a piece of real estate that you are paying taxes on and not making any income and then use that money to buy property that does produce income. It is essentially looked at as a trade so you do not pay capital gains taxes on that transaction. There are many more details behind the scenes but there are professionals that take care of that for you. The key is have the process started with an attorney (1031 intermediary) before you sell your property. In summary it is a great way convert non-productive land into an income producing investment and you save (defer) thousands of dollars in capital gains in the process.

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Fillmore County Sports By Paul Trende The 2014-2015 high school sports season is over. Another group of seniors moves on to the next big stage of their lives. Many left behind major sports fingerprints. Rushford-Peterson had its champions. The Trende Fillmore Report Central had its best overall sports season in some time, maybe ever. Chatfield c o u l d n’t replicate their amazPaul Trende ing 20132014 sports season, but Gopher teams were perpetually ranked and they won a lot of games. Lanesboro, Houston, Mabel-Canton, and Kingsland all had their moments. For the six ‘original’ county schools covered by the Journal’s sports (save Houston), it’s the end of an era. Every graduate’s four-year high school career was fully covered under the FCJ Sports umbrella. It’s the Journal’s first fully covered graduating class. It’ll be the only ‘first’ graduating class. The Journal says goodbye to a number of special athletes who spent a ton of time in the limelight. Tro-Champions In Rushford and Peterson, the year was, as always, chiefly about basketball. The banner is ordered. It’ll be big and say ‘State Champions’. Led by the ACC-connection of guards Alex Vix, Cole Alex Vix Kingsley, and Charlie Krambeer, and of course, Mr. Thomas Vix and his assistants, R-P boys basketball brought home the county’s only team state title of the year. Winning a school record 32 games and losing just Cole Kingsley once, they brought home all the hardware they could, the TRC-East championship, the 1A East championship, the 1A championship, and the state Class A championship, R-P’s third basketCharlie ball state title. Krambeer The ACC era ends where many thought it would, it ends fittingly; on top. The squad will go down as one of the best, if not the best Trojan groups, ever. Krambeer went over 1,000 career points and earned a Third Team All-State designation. He and Vix were each two-time All-Conference. Kingsley was three-time All-Conference and got the honor of playing in the post-

season All-Star series. That trio was a part of an amazing four-year run. Trojan backers then watched basketball player Noah Carlson run his sophomore season state title count to three in the spring. Carlson leapt his way to a pair of state track and field titles in the Long Jump and Triple Jump. Basketball teammate Matt Culhane took second in the Discus while Ashley Agrimson finished fifth in the Long Jump. Girls track was one of the top teams in the TRC. On the links, Krambeer ran his career state participation total to five with a second straight golf qualification. Back in the fall, Vix, Kingsley, Krambeer, Carlson, Culhane, and others helped Davin Thompson’s Trojan football notch another very good year (9-2), a Section runnerup. Kingsley made second team All-State. He was the ever-rare boys three-time All-Conference performer in two sports (basketball, football). In girls sports, sophomore-heavy volleyball (17-16) and basketball teams (14-12) had successful seasons considering their youth. Nicki Schultz’s volleyball made it back to Rochester. Terry Pelzl’s basketball team, led by TRC scoring and rebounding champ Brianna Koop, was 1A East runnerup. LARP wrestling had one state qualifier, Lewiston-Altura’s Andrew Knapcyzk. Teams’ green were generally mean, bringing home six pieces of total trophy hardware. Year of the Falcon Teams’ teal, black, and grey notched even more overall success. Fillmore Central, led by the girl’s contingent, had maybe their best sports season ever. They tallied a total of twelve pieces of championship hardware (one more than 20132014) to win the Fillmore County Cup for most heralded collective sports program. Chatfield had been the three-time holder of said fantasy distinction. Lane Powell’s gal golfers, led by All-State freshman Grace Miller, won Section 1A and came up just short at state, finishing second. Brad Holten’s boy golfers, led by senior Jordan Miller, also won Section 1A, punching their first trip to Becker. FC fans watched their other girls sports teams, volleyball (24-8), basketball (18-12), and softball (207), all finish as Section runner-up, a rare feat. Volleyball, behind fathercoach Travis Malley, won a second straight TRC title. They will turn a big page. Seniors Morgan Malley, Sammi Bakke, Leah Scheeevel, Sara Schultz, and Kaitlynn Aug graduate, bringing the total of Falcon girls who played a big role in the 2013 State runner-up squad down to one. Sara Tollefsrud and John O’Connor led the basketball girls as far as they’ve ever gone, then got the privilege of coaching in the 2015 Minnesota Girl’s High school Basketball All-Star series. Tris Tollefson’s softball also trekked into uncharted territory. One common denominator in all three teams was Morgan Malley. She finishes with double-digit varsity letters, including twelve her four years of high school. She finishes as a threetime All-State selection (volleyball, softball twice). She was three-sport All-Conference junior and senior years (ten total A-C nominations).

With 3,000-plus career volleyball assists, 1,000-plus career points, and 700-plus career strikeouts, she’s the most accomplished female athlete in FC history. Keith Larson’s FCL baseball progressed as far it ever has, coming one win short of the Section title game. They grabbed 1A runnerup hardware. That is two section Final Fours the past three years after zero before it. Kiera Olson ended FC’s season by making state in the 3,200-meters. She was also a part of an LFC girls cross country squad in the fall that was one of the best in the section, taking third at the 1A meet. LFCMC’s girls track and field took second at the 1A True Team meet. Falcons flew high the entire school year. Gophers Come Back to Reality It would’ve been absolutely impossible for the 2014-2015 Chatfield Gophers sports teams to match the accomplishments of those the year before it. After sending guys teams to state in three different sports, Chatfield came back down to reality. Yet, their squads were still really good. No less than five Gopher teams, football, girls basketball, wrestling, softball, and baseball, spent time ranked in state. Football (5-5), volleyball (19-10), the basketball teams (girls 24-4, boys 14-13), wrestling (19-10), softball (19-6), and baseball (14-8) combined to go 114 and 56, a no-slouch .671 winning percentage. Things just didn’t quite work out come play-off time. Injuries curtailed a promising football campaign for Jeff Johnson’s boys. Johnson’s softball team won the TRC West and 1A East titles. Twice, they were one big hit away from making the Section title game. Brian Baum’s girls basketball team competed against some of the state’s toughest competition, in the state’s toughest Class AA sub-section and section. They won 24 games for a second straight year, finishing as 1AA East runner-up again. Baum’s baseballers shared the TRC-West title. Ruth Ann Lund’s volleyball was upset in the play-offs, but finished second in the TRC. All told, Gopher squads collected four pieces of hardware. Individually, Gophers littered the state tournament scene. Hank Friederichs, Jared Go l d s m i t h , Jake Mandt, Jacob Bleess, Ian Morrison, and Logan Karver all qualified individually for state in wresHank tling. FriedFriederichs erichs brought home his second individual state championship, his fourth overall. With 200 career wins, he is the bar now for Gopher wrestling. Goldsmith took third. Mandt and Morrison finished top six. The season wound up being the last for longtime head coach Joel Viss. Also ending a great (albeit much shorter) career was cross-country stand-out Christian Bance. The three-time state qualifier finished top 30 at state his final season. In track and field, the girls 4x100 (Maddy Kammer, Autum Erickson, Mariah Bell, Danielle Kramer) carried on the Gopher relay tradition, finishing second.

Kammer and Erickson each qualified individually, Kammer for a twelfth time. Going forward, Chatfield loses some very experienced seniors on the girls side of the Maddy Kammer equation. Leading the way is fouryear three-sport stand-out Kirsten Keefe, a double-digit letter winner. Keefe was All-Conference in all three sports as a senior and an eight-time All-TRC performer overall. She made Class AA AllState in basketball as a senior. The Kirsten Keefe Maddy/Maddie era also ends. Kammer, Talamantes, and Larrabee also graduated. That trio, Keefe, and Brook Irish, were perennial three sport athletes. Gopher volleyball, basketball, and softball teams all finished with a plus-500 records each of their four years in high school. Overall, the Gophers weren’t golden, like in 2013-2014, but 2014-2015 teams carried on the strong Chatfield sports tradition. The Best of the Rest After the big three TRC squads, the other four Journal-covered schools had their highlights. In Mabel, volleyball was it. Lonnie Morken took the court with a very young squad, went 31-6, won the SEC, and took second in 1A East. One big Lanesboro highlight was senior Olivia Haug. She went over 1,000-career points on the b a s k e t b a l l Olivia Haug court, then went to state for a third year in track and field. Another Burro standout was junior Mad-

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eline Snyder, who qualified for state in golf. Lanesboro combined with FC to form a very good girls Cross Country team and very good girls track and field team. Houston had a trio of athlete’s qualify for spring state competitions. Three-sport stand-out Kelly Jerviss had a good showing on the links. Sam Schneider and Anna Sweet qualified in track and field, Sweet a part of RPH’s good girls squad. Houston boys basketball (1511) and volleyball teams (14-7) had successful seasons. For Kingsland, their shining moment was the Jacob Rindels led basketball team. Behind the 1,000-point scorer, the Knights pulled off the upset of the year versus Spring Grove. It led them to claim the 1A East runner-up trophy. GMLOKS wrestling (9-3) also had great year. Three Bulldogs (Parker Hale, Blake Benson), qualified for state (none from Kingsland), with Wyatt Richardson taking third. A couple GMLOKS track and field kids (McKenzie Kirtz, Dominiq Bouska) went to state, but each was from Southland. Passing the Torch And like every other year, the names change. The Malley’s, Keefe’s, Friederichs’ Kammers’, Krambeer’s, Vix’s, Kingsley’s, Rindels’, and Haug’s move on. Others wait in the wings. R-P has Carlson, Culhane, Koop, Agrimson, Crawford, Skalet, Johnson, and Bieberdorf (to name a few). FC has the Bennett’s, Broadwater, Barnes, Ebner, Tollefson, Tienter, and Means, and young golf teams. Chatfield has LaPlante, Kramer, Erickson, Adler, Gould, Salisbury, Fossum, Duxbury, Ahern, Mandt, and Paulson. Lanesboro has Schwichtenberg, Scott, Ruud, Polin, and the Ruen’s. Houston has Jerviss, Sweet, Lundberg, and Peplinski. M-C has Ross, Whalen, Vickerman, Graves, Slafter, and Thorson. Kingsland has Larson, the Schmidt’s, Corson, and Link. Time marching on is a certainty. Another certainty is, the 2014-2015 graduating classes from Fillmore County schools boasted some very impressive and accredited talent.

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Twice All-State as a senior (volleyball, softball), and three times All-Conference, Malley led Falcon clubs that went to three Section title games in 2014-2015. She topped 3,000 career assists on the volleyball court, 1,000 career points in basketball, and was a one-woman machine of the softball diamond. Photo by Paul Trende

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Sand pit recommended for approval By Karen Reisner The Fillmore County Planning Commission held their first meeting of 2015 on June 18. Gary Ruskell was elected chairman and Marvin Kuhn was elected vice-chairman. They will continue to meet the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. as necessary. Public hearing for sand pit application Ryan Oian, Generation X Construction, has applied for a conditional use permit for an 8.4 acre sand pit. The proposed pit is to be used to extract sand for construction materials and agricultural bedding for free stalls. Earthmoving equipment will be used to extract the sand. This pit is not to be used to mine ‘frac’ sand. The land that the proposed pit is located on is owned by Conrad Erickson, Section 35, Holt Township. Oian has a lease agreement with Erickson to operate the quarry. Oian’s proposal for the sand pit was prepared in accordance with Fillmore County’s Excavation and Mining Ordinance (#721). A Operation and Reclamation Plan was submitted with the application. No Holt Township officers commented on the application.

Neighboring property owner Daryl Goetz explained his property was in the downstream drainage area from the proposed pit. He asked that a soil test on his property be taken before the pit operation begins and again after one year of operation. Goetz maintained that “walls of water come down through the valley.” Oian explained that when the overburden and topsoil are removed the materials will be stored in earthen berms. There will be a silt fence and grass will be seeded to control erosion. Eventually, when a pit area is exhausted, the earthen berms will be regraded so it can be returned to pasture land. There will be no washing of the sand or blasting. Duane Bakke said the only place water could come out is the entrance to the pit. Oian added a geological survey has also been completed. Bakke asked Goetz what he would be looking for with the soil test, as no chemicals are to be used. Bakke added that Goetz need only be concerned if nonnatural substances are used, like chemicals. Goetz repeated that he was still not satisfied and said he wanted his request for a soil sample on

the record. Bakke said nothing is going to change in your soil due to this pit. Kayle Hovland expressed her concern about the number of years the mine will be in operation, since Oian doesn’t own the land. The lease agreement with Erickson is for 10 years. Jim Keune suggested the lease should go with the land, binding upon his heirs or new owners if sold. Hovland asked if she should have her water tested. Bakke explained that once the confining layer is removed there will be faster rates of infiltration. This could possibly create an issue with a well. Bakke said, “I would if I were you,” so you will have a record. Ruskell noted that Oian’s application was put together in a professional manner and that it is for a very small pit. Bakke added that the Zoning Department will check the sand pit every year. He asked for a copy of Ordinance #721 to point out operating conditions required by the ordinance, because of the runoff concerns. A NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permit and an Assurance Bond are pending for this project contingent on approval of the conditional use

Fillmore Central to add girls dance team By Hannah Wingert The Fillmore Central School Board met on June 23, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. The district bills and payroll were approved by the board High School Principal Heath Olstad noted that of the 27 members of the 2015 graduating class, 24 have plans to continue their education at two and four year colleges, two are planning to join the military, and one will be entering the workforce right away. One foreign exchange student had to return home before graduation due to her school schedule in the Ukraine, but the other seven were able to participate in the graduation ceremonies. Olstad reported that it was successful year for all eight foreign exchange students. Dean of Students Chris Mensink gave his report to the board. He thanked the local banks for their support of the district in the form of mini

grants. The spring sports season has wrapped up and was a success with both the boys and girls golf teams going to state. The summer construction on both school buildings is going well and is on track. The resignation of school readiness paraprofessional Charlene Mensink was approved. The board expressed their gratitude on behalf of the district for Mensink’s many years of dedicated service. The hiring of Sarah Peck as special education paraprofessional was approved along with a two year contract for Melissa Simonson as the school’s Mental Health Therapist. Tenure status was approved for teachers Kelly Duff and Levi Olstad. A contract with Hiawatha Valley Education District for up to 40 hours of consultation by Nancy Engrav within the scope of Physical Impairment and Traumatic Brain Injury was approved.

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To encourage high school teachers to teach dual-credit courses, the school will offer two days of pro-rated salary and a $750 stipend per semester for each college course they teach. The purchase of a marching tuba and quad tom set for the high school band was approved. The school also will be purchasing a kiln for installation in the high school. There is an old kiln located in the elementary school basement, but when an attempt was made to move it, it began falling apart and so is unusable. The wooden portable stairs currently used at the stage gym in Harmony are in bad shape and need to be replaced. A quote was obtained for a set of adjustable stairs with side rails with an accompanying 4’ x 4’ landing that can be used in both the Preston and Harmony stage gyms. The back stage curtains in Preston are also in poor condition and do not meet the fire code. Both of the purchases were approved by the board. The quotes for bathroom partitions in the high school and elementary school buildings was less than anticipated. Additional partitions will be replaced in the high school gym lobby. The addition of a girls dance team as an extracurricular activity was approved as discussed at the May board meeting. There is enough student interest to build a team, and Kari Berg has offered to coach. The food service budget from Taher for 2015-16 was reviewed and approved. It was decided to continue with Employers Preferred Insur-

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permit. A motion to send the application on to the county commissioners was unanimously approved with three conditions: 1) no blasting, 2) runoff control, and 3) the operation and reclamation plan provided in the application must be followed. Other business Bakke noted that the current 604.05 Performance Standards (AG District) does not allow for a second access within a quarter mile. Turning around in some farm building sites is difficult for a semi-truck. He suggested this additional language be added to #6) “A primary dwelling may have a second access within a quarter mile if the second access is used for agricultural purposes.” At the next Zoning meeting a public hearing will be held to discuss this additional language. Another proposed addition would be an ordinance regulating a Commercial Outdoor Recreation Area. It would be under 604.03 Conditional Uses (AG District). Interim zoning administrator Cristal Atkins explained that there has been interest in starting a paint ball range. At the next Zoning meeting a public hearing will be held to discuss this new language. One more possible addition to Conditional Uses for the Ag District was discussed. Todd Juz-

wiak, Dream Acres in Fillmore Township, explained that 10 years ago they were permitted to operate as a parochial school. He said they would be happy to fit into a new definition. Dream Acres and the various activities they do make it hard to fit them under one category. Zoning members discussed the possibility of adding a retreat center as an Ag District use. It would be for semipublic activities “using the natural features and outdoor character of the area for short term stays”. There will be further discussion before new language can move on to a public hearing. Board of Adjustment The Board of Adjustment met for the first time in 2015. Brad Erickson was elected chairman and Jim Keune was elected vice-chairman. This board will continue to meet on the third Thursday evening of the month at 7 p.m. when necessary. William and Thomas Gould, Section 22, Arendahl Township, requested a 15 foot variance to construct a 12’X16’ shed. The request is to build the shed about 58 feet from the center of County Road 105; 73 feet is required by ordinance 604.05 #2a. During the public hearing there was no comment from the township board or the public. The variance was approved.

ance Company for workmen’s compensation insurance. The pay for substitute secretaries, van drivers, and paraprofessionals was raised from $9.00 an hour to $9.25 an hour. The student extracurricular activity fees and the admission fees for sport events were reviewed. The Three Rivers Conference raised the admission fees to $4 and $6. The extracurricular fees will remain the same as last year. It was noted that in 2014-15, extracurricular fees were waived for those taking part in the free and reduced lunch program. Chairperson Ross Kiehne thought that doing so again this year would not only encourage participation in extracurricular activities, but also in the free and reduced lunch program. As it benefits the school, the board hopes that more people will fill out the application for the program, even if they don’t qualify. The annual memberships for the Southeast Service Coopera-

tive and Minnesota Rural Education Association were renewed. The board reviewed and approved the Health and Safety policies and budget. The first readings of the K-6, 7-12, Root River Program, Faculty, and Coach handbooks for 2015-2016 were approved with only minor changes in each handbook except for the Faculty one. The Faculty handbook has had very few changes over the last several years and needed quite a few wording changes and a couple of clarifications of certain policies. Darla Ebner reviewed the operating budget for the 20152015 school year. She projected that the enrollment numbers will increase in the coming school year. It is estimated that 55 kindergarten students will be starting school in September. Legislature approved a 2% increase in funding for each student. The meeting was adjourned. The next meeting will be held July 28, 2015 at 6:30 p.m.

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Monday, June 29, 2015

County reviews 2014 performance measures By Karen Reisner At the June 23 board meeting county coordinator Bobbie Vickerman reported on the status of the 2014 Performance Measures. Fillmore County has participated in the Minnesota Office of State Auditor Performance Measurement program since its inception about four years ago. Participation in the program is voluntary. Cities and counties that participate are eligible for reimbursement of 14 cents per capita ($2,172 for Fillmore County) and exempt from levy limits if levy limits are in effect. A report is required to be sent to the state auditor by July 1 to be eligible for benefits. Fillmore County met or exceeded most of its measures including: maintenance of a pavement quality index of 72, tobacco use among adults at national benchmark of 16%, workforce participation rate among recipients of MN Family Investment and Diversionary Work Program recipients between 80 and 87.8%, median ratio between 90 and 105% for three types of assessment ratios, meeting 10 day turn around time for document recording, 100 percent post election results, increase by 5% state and federal dollars brought into the county for veterans benefits, maintain current level of employment of veterans in the region, performance measure of $12 per capita rate for debt service levy, and performance measure of 35 percent recycling rate of municipal solid waste. The performance measure of 7200 per 1000 residents for annual library visits fell short with 6990 per 1000 residents.

Statistics for two performance measures including improving part I and part II crime rates by 5% and maintenance of 94% of adult offenders remaining free of felony convictions at three year follow up were not obtainable at this time. The board authorized submittal to the state the 11 completed performance measures for 2014. Vickerman noted that department heads discussed the performance measures and the time it takes to provide the necessary data. The board adopted a resolution to continue participation in the program. A list of performance measures for 2016 was adopted including the addition of a measurement of the total number of accidents that occur on county state aid highways, county roads, and township roads that involve fatalities or injury. Also included in the list of goals for 2016 are measurements for child support program cost effectiveness and percentage of low birth-weight births. Highway There were two bids submitted for replacement of a box culvert in Preble Township. County Engineer Ron Gregg said without more research he was uncomfortable making the award today as there could be a change order made on the first day. Alcon Construction had bid $224,023 and Minnowa Construction had bid $683,979. The engineer’s estimate was $172,719. The engineer’s estimate is based on past experience of the construction required. Gregg’s concern was that he had received a call from Alcon about the insufficiency of

their dewatering plan since the latest water event. Gregg suggested postponing the award of the contract allowing time for reevaluation or rebidding the project. He said if it is awarded today Alcon may have to back away, adding the company does have a bid bond of 5%. Chairman Duane Bakke said he has never seen this big of difference in bids before, insisting that rebidding is not an option, then adding that they have to be responsible for their bid. Commissioner Marc Prestby agreed, saying he would like to award the bid and see what the change order will be. Commissioner Randy Dahl said he was in favor of awarding the bid. The bid was awarded to Alcon Construction with a unanimous vote. Bakke maintained that the board can accept or reject the change order, adding this is the safest way to go. He said there should be board action to accept a change order on this one. Brent Kohn, highway maintenance superintendent, said they had received six quotes for a batwing mower to be used for roadside mowing. This purchase had been postponed to include the opportunity for more county vendors to submit a quote. The quotes include a trade-in of a used tractor. Kohn recommended the purchase of a 12 foot Woods mower from Hyland Equipment for $4,000 with trade-in. He explained the 12 foot mower is preferable over a 15 foot for road side mowing because the operator can keep it in his lane when going around mailboxes. Gregg explained that he leans on Kohn to investigate equipment purchases, adding it has taken 30 to 40 hours of time to provide the additional information the board asked for. In the end Gregg and Kohn are making the same recommendation that was made weeks ago. Gregg asked the board to let them do their job, after which they will bring their recommendation to the board for the board’s approval. Dahl suggested some vendors would like to have submitted a quote without the tractor tradein. After considerable discussion a motion was made to purchase the Woods mower from Hyland Equipment as recommended by the Highway Committee. The motion was approved with Dahl voting no. Bakke, speaking to Gregg and Kohn, said you are doing your job, but it is still not as straight forward as it could be. Dahl said they have a difference of opinion, but he appreciates the work that goes into the process. Bakke added the mower would have been bought at the state bid contract if not for wanting to do the trade-in. Gregg maintained that they have the county’s interest at heart when making recommendations to buy equipment, adding we are taxpayers. Other business in brief A utility easement to the city

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. of Preston and Preston Public Utilities was approved pending county attorney approval. The easement runs across an unbuildable lot on Preston’s Golfview Estates (Lot 4 Block 2) which is on the list of 2015 tax-forfeited land for public sale. The list of tax-forfeited land for public sale was approved and the date of the auction was set for July 25 at 1 p.m. A joint powers agreement with the Southeast Minnesota Regional Emergency Communications Board was approved pending county attorney approval. Sheriff Tom Kaase said there is an agreement in effect, but this agreement includes 2015 amendments. A joint powers agreement and memorandum of understanding for voice logging equipment was approved pending county attorney approval. Kaase said the agreement saves county money. Approval was given to pay a regional voice logging system maintenance invoice in the

amount of $3,867.50. Partners include Dodge, Fillmore, Goodhue, Olmsted/city of Rochester, Wabasha, and Winona counties. The low quote from Horsman Fence in the amount of $2,045 was approved to install a security fence at the jail. An access permit application for a field driveway for Donald Hingeveld and Denise Hays, County Road 14, Section 29, Forestville Township was approved. Approval for use of Information Systems funds in the amount of $15,920 for computer purchases and replacements was approved. Other computer replacements will be purchased with various grant funds in the amount of $6,407. By board consensus it was agreed to use 1.8% cost of living adjustment for 2016 budgeting purposes. A collection and haulers license of solid waste in Fillmore County was approved for Freeborn County Coop Oil.

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authority to do so, intentionally confine or restrain a person without the person’s consent. On June 17, Yaacov Tzvi Steinberg, 21, of Southfield, Mich., appeared before District Court Judge Terrence M. Walters. Steinberg is charged with Controlled Substance in the Second Degree - Possession, a felony with a maximum criminal penalty of 25 years in prison, a $500,000 fine, or both. On or about June 15, 2015, within Fillmore County, the defendant allegedly did unlawfully possess one or more mixtures (of a total weight of six grams or more) containing cocaine, heroin, or methamphetamine.

On June 19, Travis Garrett Hyland, 39, of Spring Valley, appeared before District Court Judge Terrence M. Walters. Hyland is charged with Domestic Assault – Strangulation, and False Imprisonment – Intentional Restraint. Each are felonies carrying maximum criminal penalties of three years in prison, $5,000 fines, or both. On or about June 6-8, 2015, within Fillmore County, the defendant allegedly assaulted a family member or household member by strangulation, and the defendant allegedly did, while lacking

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Fillmore County Police Reports Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Christine Yvette Baca, 30, Ostrander, Minn.; 4/20/2015, Driving Without a Valid License or Vehicle Class/Type; Multiple Licenses Prohibited, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. 4/20/2015, Uninsured Vehicle - Driver Violation, Fine $200. Marissa Kaylie Behrens, 18, Stewartville, Minn.; 5/31/2015, Consumption by Persons Under 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Brandon Lee Cada, 21, Rochester, Minn.; 5/9/2015, Vehicle Registration Required, Fine $30, Total Fees $120. Jennifer Marie Fanning, 40, Clyde, Tex.; 5/19/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Nicole Ashley Fein, 22, Dubuque, Iowa; 6/5/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. Jeffry Warren Freeman, 60, Spring Grove, Minn.; 12/9/2014,

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By Sgt. Troy Christianson/Minnesota State Patrol Question: Can you give out information about fog lights? I notice a lot of people have them on and when I am meeting them on the road in the evening or at night, some are very Troy H. bright and Christianson make seeing the road very difficult. Some of them appear to be out of alignment and are blinding. I hope that having people read this will help make a difference, thanks. Answer: There are some specific requirements for those lights, but if the fog lights are aimed too high and/or are too bright then they are not legal, even if they are in compliance with the rest of the law. All lights for vehicles have to be approved by the Commissioner of

Monday, June 29, 2015 Fees $130. Elizabeth Shannon Loken, 18, Houston, Minn.; 6/6/2015, Speeding (40/30), Fine $40, Total Fees $130. William Marroquin-Haslett, 20, Northfield, Minn.; 4/10/2015, Speeding (68/55), Fine $50, Total Fees $140. John Spranger McEwen, 30, Lobelville, Tex.; 4/17/2015, Compose, Read or Send Electronic Message in Motion or Traffic, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Michelle Elaine Mills, 49, Beaverton, Oreg.; 5/7/2015, Speeding (65/55), Fine $40, Total Fines $130. Lucas Jon Nordsving, 18, Canton, Minn.; 6/1/2015, Consumption by Persons Under 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Rachel Marie Skic, 18, Stewartville, Minn.; 5/31/2015, Consumption by Persons Under 21, Fine $100, Total Fees $190. Jayson James Smith, 44, Spring Valley, Minn.; 5/28/2015, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Pas-

than a total of four of any such lamps on the front of a vehicle shall be lighted at any one time when upon a highway.” Also, some of the lights you are seeing might actually be “daytime running lights”. Many of those are on automatically and are installed by the manufacturer. The driver may not always have the ability to turn them off. They cannot be used in lieu of headlights, but sometimes they are, which would be a violation. It is a good practice to keep your lights on at all times on the road to make yourself more visible to other drivers. It’s the law to have head lights (and tail lights) on during rain. I hope this information helps. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minn., send your questions to Sgt. Troy Christianson – Minnesota State Patrol at 2900 48th Street NW, Rochester, Minn. 55901-5848. (Or reach him at Troy.Christianson@ state.mn.us) Twitter: MSPPIO_ SOUTH

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MN State Patrol – Rochester Mark Wayne Distad, 53, Spring Valley, Minn.; 5/1/2015, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use, Fine $25, Total Fees $115. Denise Marie Jackovich, 54, Eldridge, Iowa; 4/17/2015, Speeding (70/55), Fine $60, Total Fees $150. Jennifer Marie Mulhern, 37, Preston, Minn.; 5/10/2015, Speeding – Exceed Limit 55 mph Where Appropriate, Fine $50, Total Fees $140. Conditions (6/9/2015): Remain lawabiding, No same or similar.

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The Rushford Peterson Valley Chamber held a ribbon-cutting for Root River Baskets on Wednesday, June 24 at the Rushford Peterson Valley Farmers Market. The ceremony welcomed the business as a new Chamber member in 2015. Lori Hungerholt, artist and owner of Root River Baskets, sells her unique, handmade baskets through her website, at various markets in the region, and at Jessie Street Java in Rushford. Each basket includes a stone with a natural hole created by the Root River. Lori is pictured (center) with RP Valley Chamber Board members and business representatives. Pictured left to right: Megan Boyum, Jen Hengel, Robin Paulson, Peggi Redalen, and Beth Tudahl. Photo submitted

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ogether, John and Ellen now have a beef cow and calf herd and raise corn, beans and hay. Ellen is the herdsman, according to her husband, while he is her animal health consultant and does most of the crop work. She enjoys the (sometimes) peaceful life of working on the farm, as well as the opportunity to use her skills as a proofer for the Fillmore County Journal, Perfect Glossy and Visit Bluff Country. It is a wonderful combination that keeps her in touch with friendly southeast Minnesota people “and in the know” of what’s happening in the area.

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Public Notice Pilot Mound Township landowners The township plans to spray roadside brush along township roads in June and July. Any adjacent landowner may opt out of this program and choose to remove their brush by October 1, 2015. Call Board Chair Jordan Redalen (273-3117) or email pilotmoundclerk@gmail.com with your contact information to opt out. /s/ William Sullivan, Clerk Pilot Mound Township Publish 22,29

Minnesota Secretary of State Amendment to Assumed Name Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: Treasures on the trail 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. 431 Half str whalan, mn 55025 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. jane lewis 15054 lake dr. ne forest lake, mn 55025 4. This certificate is an amendment of Certificate of Assumed Name File Number: 816188700032 originally filed on march 17, 2015. 5. I, the undersigned, certify that I am signing this document as the person whose signature is required, or as agent of the person(s) whose signature would be required who has authorized me to sign this document on his/her behalf, or in both capacities. I further certify that I have completed all required fields, and that the information in this document is true and correct and in compliance with the applicable chapter of Minnesota Statutes. I understand that by signing this document I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. Dated: March 17, 2015 /s/ Jane Lewis Publish 29, 6

Public hearing notice The Southeastern Minnesota MultiCounty Housing and redevelopment Authority (SEMMCHRA) has amended its Agency Plan in compliance with quality housing and work Responsibility Act of 1998. It is available for review at SEMMCHRA’s Office located at 134 East Second Street, Wabasha, MN 55981. SEMMCHRA’s hours of operation are 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. In addition, a public hearing will be held on July 15th, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at SEMMCHRA’s office. Everyone is invited to attend. All interested parties will have the opportunity to comment on the Plan. Publish 29,6

Request for proposal City of lanesboro (STREET ASSESSMENT) Lanesboro is soliciting proposals from qualified architectural and/or engineering consulting firms to conduct a condition assessment of city owned municipal streets. The objective is to obtain information and track street conditions as well as prioritize maintenance, repairs and replacement of street and infrastructure systems. The assessments are to be conducted on all municipal streets and will begin on or after July 13, 2015. Sealed bids will be accepted at the Lanesboro City Office until 3 p.m. June 30, 2015. Please see the full RFP on the City of Lanesboro website for more detailed information and specifications. The scope of work to be completed includes preparing a comprehensive plan to address street repairs and maintenance as well as to prioritize, according to condition, which streets should be replaced, repaired, and/or rehabilitated along with the corresponding infrastructure (utility, curb, gutters, storm drains and catch basins). Proposals must be submitted in writing in an envelope marked “City of Lanesboro Street Assessment RFP” to: City of Lanesboro, PO Box 333, 202 Parkway Avenue South, Lanesboro, MN 55949 Proposals must be received by 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2015 and will be reviewed at a regular meeting of the Lanesboro City Council on Monday, July 6, 2015. The City of Lanesboro reserves the right to reject or modify any and all proposals. David N.S. Todd City Administrator Publish 1,8,15,22,29

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Most importantly, a new statute was added (§580.033) that specifies where a notice of foreclosure should be published, something that was ambiguous under prior law. This statute also requires that affidavits of publication issued by a newspaper must contain certain language related to the published foreclosure notice. The affidavit of publication form includes (in paragraph 5) the language called for by the new statute. The form also complies with the general requirements for affidavits of publication found in Minnesota Statute, §331.07. The form is drafted so that it can be used for any published notice, not just mortgage foreclosure notices; in other words, you don’t need to use a different form for other kinds of notices. Beginning July 1, affidavits for mortgage foreclosure by advertisement must contain the new language on this form. As always, please don’t hesitate to contact MNA if you have any questions.

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AUCTION CALENDAR

Sat., June 28 at 9am - Gun, Antique, Household Auction. Sale held at Spring Valley Sales Auction Bldg, 412 East Park St., Spring Valley, MN. For more information contact Spring Valley Sales at www.springvalleysales.com or 507-346-2183. Notice in the Journal.

ONLINE AUCTIONS Sun., June. 28 at 5:30pm - DARR online auction. 5 bidding days. For more info and complete listing DARR Auctions & Realty 800-852-0010 or www. darrauctions.com. Partial listing in the Journal To list your Auction 507-765-2151

FOR SALE

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TRAILER SALE! Dump Trailers 14’14,000# tarp $6799.00; 6’x10’ dump $3,863.00; 6’x12’ V-nose, ramp door $2,750.00; 7’x12’ Trike trailer V-nose, ramp $3,066.00; 102”x23’+5’ triple ramps Gooseneck $8,399.00. www. FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com 515-9724554 (MCN)

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The 2015 Legislature enacted amendments to the Minnesota law which governs mortgage foreclosure by advertisement. Those amendments appear in Chapter 14 of the 2015 session laws. They are effective on July 1, 2015.

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Horse Sale: Belle Plaine Western Exchange, Belle Plaine, IA. Next Scheduled Sale: Saturday, July 11, 2015. Tack 10:00 a.m., Horses immediately following. Sale 2nd Saturday of every month. Upcoming Sales: August 8 & September 12, 2015. Check out our website for details and sale results: www.westernexchange.com; Info/To Consign: 319-444-2320; email: bpwe@netins.net (MCN) 10 yr. old Arabian gelding Registered. Has been ridden by experienced rider. Needs work. $600. 507-4609693. s22,29-x

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

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EMPLOYMENT

GREEN GABLES INN. Housekeepingweekend & every other weekend. Desk person as needed. Starting immediately Contact Jackie at 507-467-2936. h20tfn-o

COACHES NEEDED at Fillmore Central Schools: 9th grade volleyball and head wrestling. Interested candidates submit letter of application to: Chris Mensink, A.D., Fillmore Central Schools, P.O. Box 50, Preston, MN 55965. Open until filled. h22, 29-o

Spring Valley Senior Living is looking for a Full-Time RN or LPN for the overnight shift. Shift and Weekend differenrials offered. Benefit eligible after 60 days! To apply, send resume to hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE h29,6-o

Wanted: Church organist. Fountain and Root Prairie Lutheran Churches in Fountain. 2 services per week and other special services as agreed upon. Call 507-268-4306 with inquiries. h22,29,6-o

Full-Time Director of Nursing position available at Ostrander Care & Rehab, which is a 25-bed Skilled Nursing Facility. This individual will manage the day-to-day operations of the nursing department. Applicant will provide compassionate, innovative, and clinically proficient cares. Knowledge of regulations and compliance with state and federal guidelines is preferred but willing to train. Desired individual will be inviting, supportive and courteous, cooperative and professional. Education requirements: RN Licensed in MN. Please send resume to Ostrander Care & Rehab, Attn: Marian Rauk, Administrator, 305 Minnesota Street, Ostrander, MN 55961, marianrauk@careandrehab.org, fax 507-657-2403, or online at www. careandrehab.org. Benefit eligible. Sign on bonus available. Phone 507-6572231 for more information. EOE/AA h29,6,13-o

Part-Time Cook/Dietary Aide position available at Ostrander Care & Rehab, which is a 25-bed Skilled Nursing Facility. Experience preferred but not required. Please send resume to Ostrander Care & Rehab, Attn: Jane Threlkeld, Dietary Manager, 305 Minnesota Street, Ostrander, MN 55961, jthrelkeld@careandrehab.org, fax 507-657-2403, or online at www.careandrehab.org. Sign on bonus available. Phone 507-657-2231 for more information. EOE/AA h29,6,13-o

Historic Scanlon House Bed & Breakfast Inn is seeking part-time housekeepers, starting immediately. Experience preferred, but not necessary. Includes weekends. Call 507-467-2158 or 507-273-1003. h11,tfn SPRING VALLEY SENIOR LIVING IS LOOKING FOR A PART-TIME Social Worker. Approx 20 hours per week with flexible schedule available. New grads encouraged to apply! Send resume to hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h22,29-o Spring Valley Senior Living is looking for a Full-Time Home Care Director. Primary work hours M-F, on-call as needed. Previous experience in Home Care or Management preferred. Must have a current and active license to practice as an RN. To apply, send your resume to hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h22,29-o On The Crunchy Side - in Harmony, is hiring kitchen staff & servers, flexible hrs - will train. Ask for Lisa or Miles, apply within. h22,29,6,13-o

LOOKING FOR VERY PART-TIME BARTENDER, could be some days and nights. Some experience suggested. If interested pick up an application at the Branding Iron or call Steve at 765-3388 h29,6-o NOW HIRING: PART-TIME RESTAURANT ASSISTANTS in Spring Valley. Duties include waited table service, bartending, bussing, prep work, help in kitchen, cleaning and other support. Looking for talented, motivated, hard working individuals with passion for excellent customer service. Contact: Anu Dhumne (507)292-9009 Send resume to Email: anudhumne@ gmail.com. h29-o

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position available immediately. Hours are 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Training is provided.

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Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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

Help wanted

Cardinal of Minnesota, LTD is accepting applications for those who have the desire to work with individuals with disabilities in Harmony area. Positions available offer competitive pay, benefits and fun workplace! To learn about the positions available, the Cardinal experience and apply online, visit us at www.cardinalofminnesota.com

Good Shepherd Lutheran ServiceS

Where old friends become reacquainted and new friendships are found!

RN/LPN/TMA

(must be 18 years of age or older)

â&#x20AC;˘ Convenient and close to home and school â&#x20AC;˘ Quality and caring staff, loving residents, rewarding work â&#x20AC;˘ Child care on-site with employee discount â&#x20AC;˘ Flexible scheduling, shift differential, no mandatory over-time or shift rotation â&#x20AC;˘ Wages based on education and experience â&#x20AC;˘ On-site Fitness Center For more information contact Kelly at GSLS, PO Box 747, Rushford, MN or call 507-864-7714. Or visit our website at www.goodshep-rushford.org to fill out an application.

Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

Riverside on the Root in Lanesboro has cook/prep and dishwasher positions available. Please send resume to rro@acegroup.cc or stop in to fill out application. (507) 467-3663 h29,6-o DRIVERS: CDL A or B to transfer vehicles from and to various locations throughout U.S. - No forced dispatch - Safety Incentives - We specialize in reducing your deadhead. Apply online at www.mamotransportation.com under Careers or call 800/501-3783 MCAN Help Wanted-Drivers REGIONAL RUNS AVAILABLE Choose the total package: Auto detention pay after 1 HR! Regular, frequent home time, top pay benefits; Mthly bonuses & more! CDL-A, 6mos. Exp. Reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. EEOE/AAP 800/867-8172 www.drive4marten.com MCAN DRIVER WANTED: Reliable OTR Team Driver located in Northern Iowa/ Southern Minnesota area. Clean driving record & CDL required. Dedicated Run. Competitive Wage. For more information please call: 563-580-6648 (MCN)

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SErvicEman WanTED Serviceman to install, service, and repair farm equipment in a tri-state area. Must have good driving record. Offer health insurance, holiday and vacation pay. riSTau Farm SErvicE 507.765.3873 â&#x20AC;˘ 31692 220th St., Lanesboro, MN 55949 or email ristaufarmservice@gmail.com

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

part-time rn/Lpn

Full-time day/evenings

Bonus Pay on weekends and shift differential.

CNA

Contact Joyce or Suzy or stop by for an application.

New graduates welcome!

Part-time day/evenings Contact: Ruth Furan,DON (507) 886-6544 Ext:104

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Seasonal Help Wanted at Brewsterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Red Hotel, Lanesboro. Parttime housekeeping positions available. Must be available to work on Sunday morning. No Saturdays or evenings. Please contact Pam at 507-467-2999. h22,29-o

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Full-Time Aid Part-Time Cook

HELP WANTED: St. Mark Little Lambs Pre-School in Rushford, MN is seeking a LUTHERAN CHURCH-MISSOURI SYNOD PRE-SCHOOL TEACHER for the 2015-2016 school year and beyond. We serve children ages, 3, 4, and 5 years old. Currently we have one morning class at 8:30 to 11:00 AM three days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Candidates must be loving, energetic, patient, have strong Christian values, model the Christian faith at all times, and be able to prepare and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans. Flexibility is a must as the number of classes and hours is dependent upon enrollment. The qualified person must have a degree in Early Childhood Education. To apply, please send a resume by mail to: St. Mark Lutheran Church & Pre-School, 104 E North Street, Rushford, MN 55971 or STMARKS@ACEGROUP.CC. You may also contact us at 507-864-7111. h29-o

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Apply online at www.mapleleafservices.org or call Cherie at 507-765-2107 Providing services for people with developmental disabilities for 30+ years!

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Chosen Valley Care Center is looking for individuals who are compassionate, energetic, hardworking and reliable to join our health care team. We currently have full-time and part-time positions available. We are willing to train the right applicant. We offer excellent benefits to employees working full-time. â&#x20AC;˘Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage on preventative care â&#x20AC;˘Health Partners Dental Plan â&#x20AC;˘Life & Accidental Death and Disability â&#x20AC;˘Generous, Flexible PTO â&#x20AC;˘401K Matching Retirement Plan â&#x20AC;˘Tuition Reimbursement â&#x20AC;˘Supplemental Insurance Benefits through AFLAC Applications should be forwarded to: Chosen Valley Care Center, Attn: Director of Nursing, 1102 Liberty St. SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or applications may be downloaded at www.chosenvalleyseniorliving.com (EOE/AA)

Chosen Valley Care Center, InC. A Senior Living Community

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Monday, June 29, 2015

EMPLOYMENT

CDL Drivers needed to haul livestock, home on weekends. Great Benefit Package for Full-Time Drivers! www. lynchlivestock.com or call Angie @ 563776-3051 for more information. EOE (MCN)

Experienced CDL-A DRIVERS for the Midwest Region. Driver friendly company with good pay and benefits. New 8% pay raise. Home when needed. Bonuses and tax free money. www.mcfgtl.com Call 507-437-9905 (MCN)

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Whether you’re in need of a babysitter or an efficient office manager, you can find the help you deserve by advertising in the Fillmore County Journal Classifieds. And when you’re in search of a better position, our listings can make short work of the situation.

Call 507.765.2151 • Fax 507.765.2468

New Graduates & Retirees Encouraged to Apply

Chosen Valley Care Center has an exciting opportunity for RNs and LPNs to join our team. We have full-time, part-time, and on-call in-house pool positions available at this time. We offer 12 hour shifts, every 3rd weekend, and every 3rd holiday. Full-time employees are eligible for benefits. • Blue Cross Blue Shield with 100% coverage on Preventative Care. • Health Partners Dental Plan • Life & Accidental Death & Disability • 401K Matching Retirement Plan • Generous, Flexible PTO • Tuition Reimbursement • Supplemental Insurance Benefits through AFLAC Please send an application or resume to Attn: Director of Nursing, Chosen Valley Care Center, 1102 Liberty St. SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 or e-mail cm2@chosenvalleyseniorliving.com (EOE/AA)

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Close to state bike trail • Ideal for weekend getaway • Main floor laundry • New flooring • New appliances • Newer furnace • Newer roof • Heated garage w/bar area • 3 car garage $79,900

302 ELMwood st E., LAnEsboro

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

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REAL ESTATE

Brenda Sheldon, ABR, GRI

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

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

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1020 S. broAdwAy, Spring vAlley • $114,900

705 Ford Ave., Spring vAlley • $89,900

Cute ‘’Cape Cod’’ style home. Updates include newer shingles, cement drive, electrical updates to house, garage & storage shed, laminate floors, & updated paint colors. Hardwood floors throughout main level in excellent condition. Upper level includes bedroom & sitting room area. Garage has new door, insulated & electrical. Lower level ready for your finishing touches. 3 bdrms & 1 full bath!

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

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

107 cAbot e, leroy • $79,900 Ranch Style home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, lower level family room with “Franklin” gas stove for warm cozy heat, 3/4 bath with walk in shower and separate laundry area. Many windows have been replaced. Eat in kitchen with breakfast bar and bay window. Hardwood floors and full bath on main level. The garage is an oversized 2 car which is finished with workbench. Excellent location and priced to sell!

m 5:30p 109 Spruce St., FOUNTAIN

201 Main St. S, CANTON

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$57,500

Why rent when you can own?! Easy one level living. 2 bedrooms & full bath. Concrete driveway offers plenty of parking. Det garage, plus storage shed. Fenced yard with private deck, flower and vegetable garden space. Backs up to greenspace and creek. $70,900

140 1st Ave. SE, HARMONy

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QUALITY BUILT TWIN HOME

$119,900 #4063670

•3 Bedrooms plus 2 dens • 2,046 sq. ft.• Main floor laundry • Numerous updates throughout • Steel siding • New roof • Large eat-in kitchen • New water heater • Appliances • Huge 2 car garage (26’ x 34’) with work area • Deck

501 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD

8.7 ACRE HOBBY FARM CLOSE IN!

$159,900 #4060464

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

2005 TOWNHOME WITH FINISHED LOWER LEVEL

GREAT INVESTMENT FOR OWNER OCCUPANT

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

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

212 6TH ST SW, CHATFIELD

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

ELCOR Realty Co.

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

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

105 CHATFIELD ST S, DOVER

$169,900 #4062411

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

425 2ND AVE SE, HARMONY

#4063449

#4063669

• 3 Plus bedrooms • 2 baths • Open layout • 2,348 sq. ft • Pocket doors • 9’ Ceilings • Open staircase • Stained window • Quality windows • New roof • Vinyl Siding • Deck • Porch • 1,216 sq. ft. garage w/ workshop • Remodeled bath/kitchen • Main level handicap accessible • Main floor laundry

$194,900 #4062567

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

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

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

www.timdanielson.com

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 3 Car garage • Open layout • Quality windows • Mission style doors • Ceramic tile • Wood floors • Maple cabinets • Deck • Fenced yard • Rural setting with no backyard neighbors • Quiet street PRIVATE ACERAGE

+/- 38 ACRES

605 LINCOLN ST SE, PRESTON

SOLD 255 WINONA ST NE, CHATFIELD

SOLD

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

702 5TH AVEL SE, STEWARTVILLE

SO• 3 Bath • 2 Car garage • 2,470 • 3 Bedroom

416 ORCHARD RIDGE RD NW, CHATFIELD

OLD • 3 BedroomsS • Study • 3 Baths • Walkout • 416 FILLMORE ST W, PRESTON

SOLD

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Original wood work

10512 55TH ST SE, EYOTA

SOLD • 3 Bedroom • Attached garage • Private 511 SUMMIT ST NE, CHATFIELD LD

• 4 Bedrooms w/3SO on main level • 2 Remodeled

620 UNION ST NE , CHATFIELD

NEW PRICE

#4063178

• 3 Plus bedroom • Main floor living • 0.68 Acre • New septic • Newer furnace & A/C • Vinyl siding • Updated windows, roof, flooring, doors & trim • Garage • Storage shed • Tons of wildlife • Wooded view

SOLD

5529 65TH AVE SE, ROCHESTER

$219,900 1256 LONE STONE CT SE, CHATFIELD #4063794

$99,900

CHATFIELD – APPROVED BUILDING SITE (37.01 acres) along a hard surface road only 12

$132,000

NEW LISTING

PRIVATE SETTING/EDGE OF TOWN

$76,900

• 4 Bedrooms • 2 Remodeled baths • 2 Car garage • Main floor living • 2,274 sq. ft. • 3 City lots • Wood floors • Original woodwork • Leaded window • Newer roof, vinyl siding, central air & furnace

NEW LISTING

#4062121

NEW LISTING

242 GOLD ST NORTH, WYKOFF

6.5 ACRES IN THE VILLAGE OF MARION

GORGEOUS ORIGINAL WOODWORK

$199,900

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

METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED

BEAUTIFUL FOUR-SQUARE LOADED WITH CHARACTER

2008 FULLY FINISHED WALKOUT RANCH

DUPLEX

NEW LISTING

TIM DANIELSON

Move in ready 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Open floor plan, hardwood floors. Finished basement. 32 x 60 shed. Barn with 4 box stalls, electric & water. $237,500

American Four Square Home with beautiful original features. Relax & iNg Nolan Valley, MABEL enjoy the back deck or 3 season New List porch. Nice yard space with small Super spot to Get-a-Way or plan to stay! Relax on the banks of Wisel Creek & catch garden, and 2 Guest Cabins. a few trout. This property is zoned rural residential ag! Build a cabin or your dream $200,000 home. 8.38 Acre Parcel. Additional adjoining 6.27 Acre parcel offered separately.

MOVE-IN READY

729 WINONA ST SE, CHATFIELD

1015 Ridge Rd. S, PRESTON

res Ac 39 10.

607 Fillmore Ave. S, LANESBORO

Reduced! $94,900

NEW LISTING

Pretty as a Postcard –4 bedroom home w/ Large eat in kitchen & walk in pantry, main floor bedroom & bath. 3 bedrooms & den up. Walk-out basement. Studio building w/ water and electric. 1 car bay, Steel sided barn, fenced pastures. Organic vegetable gardens.

204 N Maple St., RUSHFORd

$115,900 BY meNt t OiN App

39230 120th St., MABEL

Reduced! $114,900

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550 Main Ave. N, HARMONy

35186 County 115, HARMONy Country home on 6 acres. 2002 built home with oak wood floors, covered front porch, wood heat, walk out basement and walk up attic. Fenced yard and garden space. Barn & pole shed, shop space, and chicken coop. Self-sustaining lifestyle with no mechanical systems. $115,000

260 1st St. NW, HARMONy

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XXXXX County 15, HARMONy Looking for a place in the country without being isolated? This is a easy access location on a hard surface road, mature windbreak, electric at property & shared well. Nice location for your horses, toys, camper, or build your new home!

m 6:30p 202 Pine St., FOUNTAIN

$76,900

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• 2 plus bedroom Garage • Newer windows SO•LD

$239,900 31310 GAELIC ROAD, LANESBORO #4063231

• 4 Bedroom • 2 Bath • Upgraded foundation • New roof • Vinyl siding • New well & good septic • Numerous outbuildings for multipurpose • 1 pond • Fenced pasture • Excellent hunting

LOTS AND ACREAGES FOR SALE

CHATFIELD – RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOT (0.59 acre) in established neighborhood ideal for walkout. Great view of the Root River valley and a short walk to downtown. No restrictions. #4063031 $29,900 CHATFIELD – Commercial lot offering 0.85 acres, city utilities, level, 311 feet of Hwy 30 frontage, ready to build & only couple blocks off Hwy 52. #4062958 $89,900 FOUNTAIN – Large level lot (132’ x 300’) on the corner of a dead end street in an established neighborhood. $19,900 $16,900 RACINE – Lyman’s Second Subdivision. Located in newer development on cul-de-sac street with city utilities, choice of builder and covenant controlled. Hurry only 3 lots available. Prices starting at $19,900.

FINGERSON & DONAHOE FIRST SUBDIVISION - CHATFIELD ONLY 4 LOTS REMAINING • $37,900 - $41,900 • 0.31 acres - 0.51 acres • Covenant Controlled • Close to Elementary School • Close to Golf Course

$33,500

730 lowell St., leroy • $129,900

Park-like back yard on over an acre of land. Upper Iowa River runs along the boundary of this property. Great landscaping and fenced back yard. The garage is heated & insulated. Lower level has been completely redone w/ huge family room, 3/4 bath, an abundance of storage w/shelves & workshop area. Newer roof, maintenance free deck & porch, and back yard storage shed. Country living in town!

m 5:30p 1120 Matthew St. SW, PRESTON

m 6:30p 212 Houston St. SW, PRESTON

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

OPEN HOUSES: Wed., July 1ST

$192,900

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214 e Frederick St., leroy • $69,900

Move in ready 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home. Newer shingles, cement drive, heated garage with attic & workbench. Eat in kitchen, formal dining and large open & bright living room. Main floor laundry located in back enclosed 4 season porch area. You’ll love the oversized lot with storage shed and full back deck the length of the house. Priced to sell!

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330 1st Ave. SE, HARMONy

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Great 3 bedroom 2 bath split level home. Perm siding, newer shingles, updated bath in lower level with family room & master bedroom. You'll love the extra garage which is heated, elec., & a/c to it. Great for RV's, workshop or extra storage. The home is open and bright with all appliances included. The interior has been freshly painted.

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REAL ESTATE Exceptional Bluff-Top Lanesboro Home with Acreage - 100 Hidden Valley Dr. Stunning 58.65 acres of woodlands and restored prairie overlooking Lanesboro and the Root River Valley. Custom designer-built 4 BR/4BA home. 2700+ finished sq. ft. $650,000 95.5 Acres with Estate Home & Guest House - 34617 County Road 12, Lanesboro. Welcome to Finnridge, an exceptional property offering soaring views over the surrounding valley, oak savannah, grasslands, and farms. It features a hilltop executive level home, a separate 1800’s built guest house, wood shop, pole barn, greenhouse, gardens and more. $1,350,000

Brian Severts Realtor/Associate Broker Edina Realty 612-819-0229 952-915-6860 For more inFormation go to www.BrianSeverts.com

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TRANSMISSION SERVICE & REPAIR: Foreign and domestic, auto & light truck. 3 year, 100,000 mile warranty. Call for prices. Brown’s Tire, Battery, & Transmission. Rushford 507-864-2969 or 1-888-864-7049. v17eow-o

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

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

Norby Tree Service: Stump grinding, tree trimming and removal. Call Dave Norby at 507-259-3118. v8/2tfn- o REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements. Same day service. Used cars for sale. Specializing in Toyota Prius sales and services. Hi-Tech Rebuilders, Rushford. 507-864-7440 or 507-459-1504. v11tfno DISH TV Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) SAVE! Regular Price $34.99. Call Today and Ask About FREE SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 866-4882971 (MCN) $14.99 SATELLITE TV. Includes free installation. High speed internet for less than $.50 a day. Low cost guarantee. Ask about our FREE IPAD with Dish Network. Call today 1-855-331-6646 (Not available in NE) (MCN) DISH NETWORK - $19 Special, includes FREE Premium Movie Channels (HBO, Showtime, Cinemax, and Starz) and Blockbuster at home for 3 months. Free installation and equipment. Call NOW! 1-866-820-4030 (MCN)

FARM Bulls for rent. Semen checked and ready to go. 563-794-1617 f15,22,29,6-o

Custom Baling

WILL DO CUSTOM ROUND BALING

Covering Harmony, Preston, Spring Valley, Wykoff & Lanesboro CALL JEREMIAH

563-608-2254

JUST FOR FUN

Shapmaiiraha’nSdWdeelSding ign re Portable Welding Custom round bailing

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

Call Shamiah! 507-951-1698

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

(Free eStiMateS)

Shamiah Womeldorf, Rural Lanesboro

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

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

AUTOS

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS! Studio, 1 & 2 bd apts in Harmony, Lanesboro, Mabel, Ostrander & Rushford. Family & senior rentals! Some smoke free! Flexible leases and deposit payment plans! Free apps & tours! 507-4518524 HYPERLINK “http://www. lifestyleinc.net” www.lifestyleinc.net tdd 507-451-0704. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. r22,29,6,13-o

Spring iS here! Time to get your MOVe on! no Waiting List!

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

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

WANTED

Make arrangeMentS now For your Snow Care

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

Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Space is available for rent in a building located in Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x

Lakewood Apartments located in beautiful downtown Chatfield, Mn

A Great Read!

CALL FOR ALL YOUR REPAIR NEEDS!

313 E. Coffee St. remodeled 2+ bedroom house w/doubled garage, stove, refrig., air, no smoking, no pets. Available Aug. 1st. 507-4672941 r15tfn-o

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

19.99/mo. for DIRECTV - HD Channels + Genie HD DVR + 3 months FREE HBO, SHOW, MAX & STARZ + FREE NFL Sunday Ticket! Call Now 1-888552-7314 (MCN)

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

OFFICE SPACE with conference room for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for 6 to 8 employees. Cost $385/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn- x

Are yOu AT LeAST 55 yeArS Or BeTTer, hAnDiCAppeD Or DiSABLeD?

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

326 Parkside Dr. SE Res 507-765-2297 Preston, MN 55965 Cell 507-251-5535

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Wanted: Cars, trucks, buses, and semi trailers, running or not. Serving SE MN and northern IA. Luke Junge, Preston, MN. Call 507-259-4556. w30tfno

For rent Office space for rent in downtown Preston. Beautiful view, conference room, lunch room and bathroom facilities. Spacious with 470 square feet. $385/mo.

Call 507-251-5297 for details.

WANTED TO Buy. 1969 or 1970 Honda 750 Motorcycle. Any condition. 563497-3143 Ron. Please leave a message. w29-x

THANK YOU Thank you to everyone for the cards, phone calls, visits, well wishes and all of the help following my surgery. A very special thank you to Jo Ann, Betty, Cindy and Wayne for being there every step of the way and with the therapy. I couldn’t have done it without my friends. Doris Leaseberg t29-o

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FOR SALE: 2003 PONTIAC MONTANA VAN, clean, 67,000 miles, runs great $3300. 507-864-7080 a29-x

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

AUTO INSURANCE STARTING at $25/Month! Call 877-929-4394 (MCN)

DONATE YOUR CAR truck or boat to Heritage For The Blind. Free 3 day vacation, tax deductible, free towing, all paperwork taken care of 800/439-1735 MCAN

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

DISCOUNT MOTORCYCLE INSURANCE. Great coverage! Best Rates! Call for Free Quote: 855-4606493 (MCN)

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

YOU COULD SAVE OVER $500 off your auto insurance. It only takes a few minutes. Save 10% by adding property to quote. Call Now! 1-888-388-9946 (MCN)

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of. 1-800-2830205 (MCN)

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Ambiance Appliance Repair Shop Auto Repair Shop Bed & Breakfast Bakery Banking Institution Buffalo Wings Barbecue Campground Cheeseburger Cheese Curds Chiropractor Daycare DJ Fine Dining Fitness Center Golf Course Hair Salon Ice Cream Live Theatre Liquor Store

Ballots are due in our office by noon on September 4, 2015. Results will be published in a special edition of the Fillmore County Journal on September 28, 2015. Only ballots submitted by mail or dropped off at our office will count towards the voting system. MAIL TO: Fillmore County Journal, PO Box 496, 136 St. Anthony St., Preston, MN 55965

Local Entertainment Local Attraction Local Museum Longtime Favorite Restaurant Massage Movie Theatre Onion Rings Outdoor Dining Park Photographer Pie Pizza Retail Gift Shopping Ribs Seafood Sports Bar Steak Swimming Pool Tanning Salon Town Festival/Fair Veterinary Clinic

SuBMIT yOuR COnTACT InFORMATIOn: name Address Phone Email

www.acentek.net

al larson & sons Holiday Hours plumbing & heating Holiday Hours

Holiday Hours

Monday, Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve - Closing at Noon preston, yourEve connectivity (this includes the drive up) mn • 507-765-2405 Monday, Dec. 24ascend - Christmas - Closing at Noon (this includes the drive up) Tuesday, Dec. 25 - Christmas Day - Closed Tuesday, Dec. 25 - Christmas Day - Closed Monday, Dec. 31 - New Year’s Eve - Closing at 3 pm

Country Trails Inn & Suites

507-886-6922 Toll Free 1-877-886-6922

3 Main Ave N Harmony MN 507-886-6922 Toll Free 1-877-886-6922

mabel bp food shop

Hwy 52 & 16, Preston

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lanesboro bp food shop

100 Sheridan St on Hwy 16 W, Lanesboro

100 Saint Anthony St. N Preston, MN 55965 507-765-3823

ATM Available 24/7!!!

We make banking easy!

F&M COMMUNITY BANK

11748 State Hwy 43 MABEL, MN • 507-493-5217

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ROOT RIVER SALOON

212 SAINT PAUL ST NW 765-2205 • PRESTON MN

Ody’sCountry

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EBT Customers Welcome • www.odyscountrymeat.com

M-F 7-5:30 Sat. 7-12:00 • 507-346-2579 • 800-660-MEAT 17643 121st Ave. • 4.5 miles South of Spring Valley on Hwy 63

Spring Valley, MN 1030 N. Broadway 507-346-9836

rushford 864-7771 houston 896-3127 st. charles 932-4100 lewiston 523-2277 goodview / winona 452-4241

507.867.3939

LeRoy, MN 102 West Main 507-324-5260

www.hoﬀfuneral.com

129 South Main Street Chatfield, MN

Rushford 507.864.7755 Houston 507.896.7755

205 Parkway Ave N Lanesboro, MN (507) 467-3797

Preble Farmers Mutual Insurance Co.

112 Coffee St. • Lanesboro, MN • 507-467-3355

ON & OFF SALE

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24 Hour ATM • Online Banking • 24 Hour Telephone Banking

www.firstsoutheastbank.com www.fillmorecountyjournal.com

Quality Service with a Personal Touch

111 N Main St Canton MN 507-743-2204 Toll Free 1-877-457-5977 3 Main Ave N Harmony MN 507-886-6922 Main 1-877-886-6922 Ave N Harmony MN Toll 3Free

Monday, Dec. 24 - Christmas Eve - Closing at Noon Dennis Overland (this includes the drive up) Monday, Dec. 31 - New Year’s Eve - Closing at 3 pm (this includes the drive up) Insurance Agency, Inc. 40 rooms/suites, indoor pool & spa, continental (this up) Tuesday, Jan. 1 - New Year’s Day - Closed Tuesday, Dec. 25 -includes Christmasthe Daydrive - Closed 313 S. Elm St., Suite 2, Rushford, MN breakfast served daily, conference space available. 507.864.2557 • 888-378-2896 Monday, 31Year’s - New Year’s - Closing at 3 pm Tuesday, 507-765-2533 Jan. 1 - Dec. New Day• www.countrytrailsinn.com -Eve Closed (this includes the drive up) Tuesday, Jan. 1 - New Year’s Day - Closed

507-743-2204 Toll Free 1-877-457-5977

111 N Main St Canton MN 507-743-2204 111 N Main St Canton MN Toll Free 1-877-457-5977

Quality Service with a Personal Touch Quality Service with a Personal Touch www.firstsoutheastbank.com Quality Service with a Personal Touch www.firstsoutheastbank.com www.firstsoutheastbank.com

24 •Hour ATM •Banking Online Banking • 24 Hour Telephone Banking Banking 24 Hour ATM Online • 24 Hour Telephone

THE CREAMERY

407 S. Mill Street • Rushford, MN • (507) 864-7214 • www.thecreamery.com

NORDIC LANES 407 S. Mill Street • Rushford, MN • (507) 864-7799

Hwy 52, Preston, MN 507- 765-4486 (9am-6pm)

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! www.prestonappleberryfarm.com

Timothy McLaughlin tim@majortax.com Phone: 507-765-4432

Ronald Schreier ron@majortax.com Phone: 507-765-4444

Spring Valley Greenhouse & Floral

LLC 507-346-7440 RegulaR HouRs: 9am-5pm 720 N. Broadway • spring Valley, mN

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Rick Dahly

Fountain, MN (507)259-5568

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Fountain, MN • 507-268-4343 Mon-Fri 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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109 W. Jessie St. • Rushford • 507.864.7726 • winonahealth.org

RUSHFORD CLINIC

Design

SMG

Web

8 Oz. • Assorted

Topcare Sunscreen $ 99

15.4 Lb.

Kingsford Briquets $ 99

Hours July 4th 8am-6pm Prices Good June 29Th-July 5TH, 2015

Bi-Color Sweet Corn 10/$ 99

Family Pack

80% Lean Ground Beef $ 59

Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs $ 29

Lb.

Red and Green Grapes $ 99

Lb.

16-32 Oz. • Assorted

8-10.5 Oz. • Assorted

Vlasic Pickles $ 79

Frito Lay Wavy, Lays, or Kettle Chips $ 99

400 South Mill Street Rushford, MN • 507-864-2878 www.myrushfordfoods.com MON–SAT: 7:00am – 9:00pm SUN: 7:00am – 9:00pm

55 Center Street West Harmony, MN • 507-886-2225 www.myharmonyfoods.com

105 Fillmore Street West Preston, MN • 507-765-2465 www.myprestonfoods.com

MON–SAT: 7:00am – 9:00pm SUN: 8:00am – 7:00pm

MEAT 15-16 Oz. • Assorted • In BBQ Sauce

399 Hart Chicken...........................................$449 Old Wisconsin Brats or Wieners............. 2/$7 Oscar Mayer Deli Meats........................$449 Land O’Frost Deli Lunch Meat................$399 Oscar Mayer Beef Franks or Cheese Dogs...$299 Smoked Sausage or Kielbasa...............$349 Oscar Mayer Sliced Bacon....................$399 Littler Sizzlers Pork Sausage Links............3/$4 Johnsonville Brats or Italian Sausage...$379 Harvest of the Sea Cooked Shrimp.......$869 Van De Kamp’s Fish Fillets.....................$349 Hormel Black Label Sliced Bacon........$349 Mikey’s Boneless Chicken Breasts...........$549 Oscar Mayer Wieners............................$499 Lloyd’s Shredded Chicken or Pork.......$ 32 Oz. • Assorted

12-14 Oz. • Assorted

7-9 Oz. • Assorted

16 Oz. • Assorted

15-16 Oz.

13-14 Oz. • Assorted • Hillshire Farms

1 Lb. • Assorted

12 Oz. • Assorted • Hormel

19 Oz. • Assorted

16 Oz. • Tail On

10.6-11.4 Oz.

1 Lb. • Assorted

2.5 Lb.

3 Lb.

Boneless Pork Sirloin Roast $ 29

Pork Cube Steak or Cutlets $ 69

Lb.

Boneless Pork Loin Chops $ 19

Boneless Pork Loin Roast $ 99

Lb.

Pork Baby Back Ribs $ 89

Lb.

Chairman’s Reserve • Boneless

New York Strip Steak $ 99

Lb.

Frozen

Cook’s Butt and Shank Portions $ 29

Lb.

Chairman’s Reserve • Boneless

PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS

Top Sirloin Steak $ 99

Lb.

PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS

Lb.

Family Pack

Chicken Leg Quarters $ 19

Lb.

Chairman’s Reserve • Boneless

Bottom Round Steak $ 19

Lb.

Chairman’s Reserve • Boneless

PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS

Bottom Round Roast $ 99

PREMIUM BLACK ANGUS

Lb.

PLU 1903

THRU 07/05/15 www.myrushfordfoods.com • www.myprestonfoods.com • www.myharmonyfoods.com

produce 6 Oz.

Pint

Blueberries 2/$

Raspberries 2/$

6 Oz.

Blackberries 2/$

Sliced Watermelon ¢

Lb.

Washington Cherries $ 49

Each

Honey Dew 2/$

Lb.

Each

Cantaloupe $ 99

Each

Dole Celery ¢

14 Oz.

Dole Cole Slaw ¢

15 Oz.

Jimmy’s Dill Dip $ 59

15 Oz.

Baby Carrots $ 99

Jimmy’s Ranch Dip $ 59

2 Lb.

15 Oz.

Jimmy’s Spinach Dip $ 59

Bakery & Deli 6 Count • Chocolate or Vanilla

Sweet Ps Celebration Cupcakes............2/$

699 Shurfresh Premium Turkey Breast...........$399 Shurfresh Roast Beef................................$

Lb.

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Grocery 20-24 Oz.

15-15.5 Oz. • Assorted

Betty Crocker Corn Muffin Mix ¢

Hunt’s Manwich $ 09

5.5-10.25 Oz. • Assorted

Betty Crocker Cookie, Muffins, Pizza, Pancake, or Brownie Mix ¢

5 Oz. • In Water

IGA Chunk Light Tuna ¢

5-6 Oz. • Assorted

Pam No-Stick Cooking Spray $ 99

8 Count

Grandma Alice Hamburger or Hotdog Buns ¢

99 16 Oz.

IGA Pork & Beans ¢

30.6 Oz. • Original or Master Blend

Maxwell House Coffee $ 49

16-18 Oz. • General Mills

15 Oz. • Assorted

Rinaldi Alfredo Sauce $ 49

20-24 Oz.

Hunt’s Ketchup ¢

9-10 Oz. • Assorted

Vlasic Relish ¢

McCormick Black Pepper $ 99

12-16 Oz. • Assorted

Creamette Pasta 4/$

7.5-15 Oz. • Assorted

Chef Boyardee Pasta in Sauce ¢

18-20 Oz. • Assorted

Quaker Cap’n Crunch or Life Cereal $ 99

Lucky Charms, Reeses Puffs, Cheerios, & Golden Grahams Cereal $ 99

3 Oz.

12 Count • Assorted

Kellogg’s Pop-Tarts $ 99

18 Oz. • Assorted

Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ Sauce $ 19

64 Oz. • Assorted

V-8 Splash Blends $ 99

18 Oz.

Kellogg’s Mini Wheats Cereal $ 99

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16 Oz.

IGA Marshmallows $ 39

4 Count • Assorted

14.4 Oz. • Assorted

Hunt’s Snack Pack Pudding or Gels $ 19

IGA Grahams $ 99

24 Oz. • Assorted

12.4-16 Oz. • Assorted

Hershey’s Syrup $ 39

Twizzlers

$ 19

6.3-6.7 Oz. • Assorted

Quaker Chewy Granola Bars 2/$

6 Pack • Assorted

Hershey’s Candy Bars $ 39

General Merchandise 35-75 Ft. • Assorted

Reynolds Aluminum Foil $ 69

Each

Domestix Utility Lighter $ 49

PLU 1999

100 Count • Assorted

IGA or Domestix Paper Plates $ 99

10 Pack

499 Huggies Jumbo Diapers.........................$799 Tide Liquid Detergent.............................$549 Bounce or Downy Fabric Softener Sheets...$429 Downy Liquid Fabric Softener.................$429 Cascade Dishwasher Detergent..........$499 Duracell AA or AAA Batteries...............$ 21-44 Count • Assorted 46-50 Oz. • Assorted

80 Count • Assorted 34 Oz. • Assorted

17-20 Count • 45-75 Oz. • Action Pacs, Gel, & Powdered

Don’t forget the necessities for all those 4th of July Grill Outs!

THRU 07/05/15

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Dairy

12 Oz. • Cheddar or Mozzarella

IGA Shredded Cheese $ 99

8 Oz. • Assorted • Soft

6.5 Oz.

Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese 2/$

Reddi Wip Whipped Topping $ 99

15 Oz. • Original

4 Count • Assorted

Kraft Cheese Whiz $ 99

Jell-O Pudding & Gelatin 2/$

16 Oz.

Daisy Sour Cream $ 19

12-16 Oz. • Assorted

Dean’s Dips 2/$

32 Oz. • Assorted

Wide Awake Coffee Creamers 2/$

12 Oz.

Crystal Farms American Singles $ 29

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Frozen 8 Oz. • Assorted

24 Oz.

Kraft Cool Whip Whipped Topping ¢

TJ Farms Shredded Hashbrowns $ 99

9 Oz. • Assorted

Hot, Lean, or Croissant Pockets 2/$

16 Oz.

16-32 Oz. • Assorted

Shurfine Sliced Strawberries $ 99

Ore-Ida Potatoes & Onion Rings $ 99

5-10.25Oz. • Assorted

22-24 Oz. • Assorted

Banquet Meals 10/$

Shurfine Frozen Pies $ 99

12 Inch

Tombstone Original or Brick Oven Pizza 3/$

24-26.5 Oz. • Assorted

Banquet Breaded Chicken $ 49

3-14 Pack • Assorted

48 Oz. • Assorted

Cow Belle Ice Cream 2/$

Milky Way, Snickers, Twix, Dove, or M&M Ice Cream Bars, Sandwiches, or Cones $ 19

1 Gallon

Northland Ice Cream $ 99

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Snacks & Beverages 12 Oack • Assorted

1.62 Oz. • Assorted

Shurfine Soda 5/$

MiO Liquid Water Enhancer $ 99

12 Oz. • 8 Pack • Assorted

6-12 Pack • Assorted

Lipton Iced Tea or Pure Leaf $ 99

2 Liter • Assorted

Coca Cola Products 5/$

Gatorade 5/$

Pepsi & Mountain Dew Products 3/$

32 Oz. • Assorted

12 Pack • Assorted

Pepsi & Mountain Dew Products 3/$

7-Up Bottling Company 3/$

12 Oz. • 8 Pack • Assorted

Coca Cola Products 4/$

12 Pack • Assorted

Coca Cola Products 4/$

7/5/15

15 Oz.

Old Dutch Restaurante Potato Chips 2/$

8.5-9 Oz. • Assorted

Old Dutch Potato Chips 2/$

3-4 Pack • Assorted

16 Oz. • Assorted

Jolly Time Microwave Popcorn 2/$

IGA or Shurfine Roasted Peanuts $ 99

PLU 1906 6-9.75 Oz. • Assorted

Frito Lay Fritos, Cheetos, or Funyuns 2/$

Wishing you a safe and memorable 4th of July Weekend! Rushford Foods • Harmony Foods • Preston Foods www.rushfordfoods.com

• Dry Cleaning Pick-up & Delivery • Rug Doctor Rental • WIC Accepted

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