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Fillmore Central to offer trap shooting By Jade Sexton jade@fillmorecountyjournal.com

Hosts Loni, Tracy, Bruce and Matt Wingert enjoy Dairy Night on the Farm 2014. Photo by Barb Jeffers

A successful Dairy Night on the Farm 2014 By Barb Jeffers barb@fillmorecountyjournal.com

A perfect summer evening brought a large crowd to Blue Valley Holsteins for this year’s Dairy Night on the Farm hosted by Bruce and Tracy Wingert along with their son Matt and daughter Loni. Blue Valley Holsteins is a third generation farm located near Fountain, Minn., and they milk 200 cows twice a day. Visitors were able to tour the farm and its buildings including free-stall barns and the milking parlor. There were displays with information on dairy farming and samples of different types of feed used in the industry. Area residents of all ages enjoyed

seeing the cows and spending the evening on the farm while learning where the food comes from that we put on our table. Michael and Vanessa Aggen of Harmony, Minn. brought their daughter Eliza, age 16 months, who was all smiles while looking at a calf as were many young children who attended. The children also spent much of the evening jumping in two bouncy houses and zooming down a very large inflatable slide. Cow Pie Bingo was played, which entailed spray painting a number board on the grass in a pen and then letting the cow in the pen and waiting to see who’s number got “landed on” first. The American Dairy Association (ADA) sponsors Dairy

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Night on the Farm to promote the dairy industry and the ADA had their malt wagon at the Wingert farm with a constant line of people looking for a cool refreshment. Along with the regular malt flavors there was a new addition of rhubarb malts and many in line opted for the new flavor and were not disappointed. Fillmore County Dairy Princess Melinda Woods, daughter of Daniel and Patti Woods of Ostrander, Minn., happily served the malts with help from Dairy Ambassador Allison Freese, daughter of Jeff and Carolyn Freese of Lanesboro, Minn. as well as others who donated See DAIRY NIGHT Page 13 

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Members of the Harmony Conservation Club attended the Fillmore Central School Board meeting on June 24. Board member Sue Sikkink explained they had approached her with the idea of starting a trap shooting team at Fillmore Central. The trap shooting team would be sanctioned by the Minnesota State Trap Shooting League, and would be no cost to the school. Board member Jim Love asked when the season would be. Conservation Club member Bill Hanlon said the season would run from April to June and last nine weeks. Dustin Hanson said it would be very flexible, and shooting could be done once a week. Scores would be submitted at the end of the week. There is currently an FFA trap shooting team that was started by Hanson. Hanlon said this

one would be more involved. “It’s not just for FFA kids, it’s open to more, boys and girls are together.” Hanlon said the students must be 12 years old and have taken the firearm safety class. The Conservation Club has four licensed firearm safety instructors. As far as safety goes, Hanson said of all the trap shooting in the state, six million shots have been fired and there have been no issues or violations. There will be no guns or ammunition allowed on school grounds. The Conservation Club can loan guns to kids who do not have one. This would be an official sport in which a student could earn a letter, and team photos would be in the yearbook. Hanlon said the firearm safety classes are all done online now. The kids have to attend a field day and they must pass See SCHOOL Page 14 

Ag land continues steep value increase By K aren R eisner

The value of good tillable agricultural land has doubled in karen@fillmorecountyjournal.com just four years and more than Fillmore County Assessor tripled in nine years. County Cynthia Blagsvedt reviewed the wide tillable land median selling numbers on property values price was $7,150 with a high at the June 24 meeting of the sale of $10,000 per acre. These Board of Appeal and Equaliza- increases have helped to cause tion. Because there are only the township levy rates to go four commissioners at this time, down because of an increased County Auditor/Treasurer Shirl overall tax capacity. Boelter was sworn in along with The total value of all the agrithe commissioners to serve on this board. See AG LAND Page 22 

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C ommentary One Moment, Please... Welcome to Whiner-ville? By Jason Sethre Publisher Fillmore County Journal Cell: 507-2515297 jason@fillmorecountyjournal. com To be quite frank, while I greatly appreciate our Democracy, Jason Sethre I loathe elections. It’s not the process itself, or even the outcome. It all

relates to how some candidates interact with media. I’ve been dealing with this for over 20 years, so I should be used to it, I guess. Maybe you’ve heard the expression “there is jealousy among thieves.” Maybe not? Well, I have, and that phrase rings true when it comes to the election season. I recently had an interaction with a candidate who was complaining about how he didn’t feel that his camp’s views were fairly represented in our news-

paper. And, more directly, he was complaining about something that an opposing contributing writer authored that appeared in our newspaper. He wanted us to create a special rule for his opponent, but not require that same treatment for his own representation. It was quite an odd request that I have never seen before. I’m not going to go into the details, but instead I will talk around the issue like a politician dressed as a matador in a bullfighting ring facing a 2,200 pound bull while fluffing a small red cape in a taunting fashion. My response to that is this. If you want to win an election, don’t dedicate your time

and energy toward complaining like a child fighting over how inadequate your slice of the pie is compared to another kid at the same dinner table. Namely, don’t blame me or our newspaper for how you are represented or even how your opponent is represented. If you want to win an election, build bridges with everyone you can that is involved in the process. Whether it is the media or your voters on a more direct level. The election of an individual is the ultimate form of marketing a personal brand identity. Essentially, candidates are trying to get people to vote for them based on the values they present

to the public, showcasing their views and what they bring to the table for their constituents. And, if this is any indication of how a candidate acts when they are trying to get elected, I can’t imagine they would act any different if they get elected. We need bridge-builders who can demonstrate tact, diplomacy and collaboration; not whiners. I’m not going to name names, but I will tell you this. It is not an incumbent. If you want to win an election, get out there and earn the votes. I’m not a big fan of whiners. Just ask my children.

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Absentee ballots for August primary allow for early voting beginning June 27 Voters may request absentee ballots and view sample ballots online SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota voters can cast their ballots early for the August 12 Primary Election by voting absentee starting Friday, June 27. Voters may request an absentee ballot to be mailed to them, or vote absentee in-person at their county elections office or local elections office. Absentee voting is expected to rise in 2014 as voters no longer need an excuse to vote absentee, such as being ill or out of their precinct on Election Day. As a result, more voters can vote early by absentee and avoid the polling place. “Hectic schedules are often cited as the reason voters don’t get to the polling place on Election Day,” says Secretary of State Mark Ritchie. “Now that all voters can vote early by absentee, Minnesotans have greater freedom to cast their ballots on their own schedule.” Online Tools for Absentee Voters at mnvotes.org Minnesota voters can now request an absentee ballot online at mnvotes. org, the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State’s online hub for Editorial Cartoon

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http://www.sos.state.mn.us/index. aspx?page=889. 2014 Is a Significant Election Year This election year, Minnesota voters will head to the polls to decide a U.S. Senate seat, all of Minnesota’s eight U.S. House seats, as well as governor and other state officers, and all Minnesota State House seats. The 2014 election will also include many county commissioners, county sheriffs, county attorneys, auditors, treasurers and recorders. Key 2014 election dates: • June 27 — Absentee ballots will be available for the August 12 Primary Election. • July 22 — Pre-registration deadline for Primary Election. Voters are encouraged to pre-register to vote to avoid long lines and waits at the polling place. Voters who miss this deadline may still register at their polling place on Primary Election Day, August 12.

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Thoughts on liberal leadership By Stan Gudmundson “It drives everything I do in this office.” Obama says that is “income inequality”. Here are more of his thoughts on the same subject. “The growing inequality is not just morally wrong, it’s bad economics and that’s why reversing these trends has to be Washington’s highest priority.” He also said, “a dangerous and growing inequality… Col. Stan is the defining challenge of our Gudmundson time (there is) diminished levels of upward mobility in recent years.” Recent polls by Gallup and Quinnipiac indicate we are much more worried about “the economy, jobs/ unemployment, and health care.” Gun control, immigration reform, the environment, and income inequality are so far down on the public’s list of concerns that they barely show a ripple of interest. Why then do liberals make so much noise about things most Americans don’t much care about? First, liberal leadership really believes these marginal issues are critically important. Second, the pursuit of their sorry antique philosophy has resulted in nothing but dismal failure. Given that, liberals must do everything they can to hide, deflect, and smokescreen their “achievements” to conceal how bad their policies and efforts really are. They have to pursue “class warfare, class envy, demonize achievement, (and) demonize success….” A National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) study “runs counter to the widespread belief that a widening gap between rich and poor has made it harder to climb the economic ladder.” MoreOPen SeVen DAYS A WeeK 9am-6pm

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over, that same research indicated that upward mobility has actually improved. Another 2012 study concluded that “84 percent...have higher…incomes than their parents had at the same age…this generation is doing better than the one that came before it.” The NBER study also concluded that “the fact the top 1 percent are pulling away has had little effect on the ability of those in the bottom fifth to rise to the top fifth.” Did the last sentence confuse you? If you are a liberal it probably did. Let’s put it very simply. It doesn’t matter if the rich are getting richer. What matters is that you and I are doing better and not getting poorer. But, but, but, it isn’t fair foamingat-the-mouth liberals respond. That sentiment however, is so secondgrader it’s not even worth responding to. Well, I won’t today anyway. Just for grins let’s look at who are in the “worrisome” top 1 percent. They are really, really rich right? Not really. According to most recent data, to be in the top one percent, the Congressional Budget Office says, annual income has to be around $347,000 and above. That one percent pays 40 percent of US income taxes. Okay, since that income isn’t that grotesquely huge, maybe we should be ticked off at the 0.1 percent instead. They make up 120,000 households whose threshold income begins at $1.7 million. Mostly business owners or “investors in startups” by the way. And what do these folks do? Primarily, they create jobs. Or perhaps we should rather focus on richest 400. In a 17-year IRS study, the richest 400 included 3,672 taxpayers. Only four people (1 percent) were among the top 400 every year. What? You mean the richest people are not always the same folks? Of course not. Many of the very rich are there only temporarily. They include a “growing number of professional athletes” as well artsy performers like movie stars, musicians, and so on. And also coaches. The careers of professional ballplayers and of many in the arts often don’t last long. The paydays are terrific but careers are short. Lots of statistical turnover among these people. Also, many included among the very rich are there only one year as a result of a business sale that took a lifetime to build. A question the left seems to never ask is what are the differences between the rich and poor? People in the highest income categories

amendments for all businesses and nonprofit organizations conducting business in Minnesota. The Secretary of State also processes all notary public applications; serves as the state’s central filing system for lien information related to the Uniform Commercial Code; and administers Safe at Home, an address confidentiality program designed to assist Minnesotans who fear for their safety. tend to be married while those in the lowest brackets tend to be single (77.5 percent vs. 17 percent). Other differences include: earners per household – richest 2.04 vs. poorest 0.45 (67.3 percent don’t work at all); “have taken a business risk” – richest 63 percent vs. poorest 6 percent; and even “read two or more education or career-related books per month” – richest 85 percent vs. poorest 15 percent and so on. As has been said many times before the simplest way to avoid poverty is to “graduate from school”…if you are not married, don’t have a baby”…and “get a job and stick with it”. The poverty rate for Americans working full time? About 3 percent. One can make the case that Obama’s economic policies have put a damper on upward mobility. But the noise coming from the left about this, as I’ve said before, is a nonissue. Well, it was a nonissue until leftists began dominating our economy. In 1998, 81 percent thought there was “’plenty of opportunity’ to get ahead.” Today’s confidence in the same? 52 percent. Redistribution of wealth is a leftist goal but the only thing it does is decrease opportunity and increase misery. And decrease optimism. We need a strong and growing economy. That is not possible if our country continues to be run according to a goofy collectivist leftist ideology promoting bankrupt policies, like redistribution, yielding wretched results.

Government this week •Tuesday, July 1, Fillmore County Commissioners Meeting, 9am, Fillmore County Courthouse. •Tuesday, July 1, Houston School Board Meeting, 5:30pm. •Tuesday, July 1, Ostrander City Council Meeting, 6pm, Community Center. •Tuesday, July 1, Rushford Village City Council Meeting, 7pm, Community Center. •Thursday, July 3, Fountain City Council Meeting, 7:30pm, City Hall. •Monday, July 7, Lanesboro City Council Meeting, 5:30pm, City Hall. •Monday, July 7, Preston City Council Meeting, 6pm, Council Chambers. Schedule subject to change.

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Complaints about cats addressed in Canton Concerned Town Neighbor says: This is rather disgusting that unidentiﬁed cats are to be euthanized! I don’t understand why innocent animals are to be killed because there are so many irresponsible pet owners that fail to spay/ neuter their pets. It’s shameful that the town of Canton cannot take the time to contact an animal rescue, such as Paws and Claws in Rochester for example, to aid in removing the cats from town without euthanization!! AnimalLover says: 24 hours and you will kill them?!? Do you think it is possible that lost tags, lost collar could happen and you would be killing some child’s pet or family’s pet? WHAT IS THE MATTER WITH YOU! Hold them and put up notice. You are disgusting people!

R-P moves new referendum foward Big Duke Six says: It’s ok Taylor Peterson, your children (who you pulled out of the School District) can still come and use the school facilities.

Wykoff Council shocks mayor Rochester Resident says: I am sad to hear what happened. The Wykoff Mayor did his job with so much confidence in himself and the so called City Council members and they say they didn’t have confidence in the Mayor? Wow is all that comes to mind. When you have a job to do you should do it and not complain that you had to do an hour over time or whatever the case may be, be glad you have a job. It is so sad that these So Called City Council Members did it this way and than have the gul to say we didn’t want you to resign, well if you don’t have confidence in him than I’m pretty sure his confidence level for you people has surely gone down. I also feel that the city members are scared that someone came in to do changes for the good and not just think of himself..... Wykoff needs new city council members and keep the Mayor they have/had..... Grow up and do your jobs and work together not against each other. Wykoff voter says: It is things like this that causes small towns like ours to disappear off the map. This council and clerk is the reason that this city will never get any better. They don’t want to have to do anything! That is why they had to get rid of the mayor, apparently nobody told Mr. Hare that he shouldn’t be doing anything unless it only benefits himself or the council/clerk. Time for a new council member says: “Larson then continued stating Hare had given directives to city employees without prior consent from the council” If she spent half the time doing her job that she spent trying to figure out how to get out of work, she could have everything done in two days-become part time and save the city boat loads of money. Larson, Comstock, Vreeman, Grabau, all need to be replaced! Enough already with your little power trips. Why does the council never ask the people of Wykoff what they want, not one of you has ever knocked on my door or sent a letter saying “what do you think about this, or what do you think we could to do to improve the city?” Disgusted says: “Councilwoman Larson was assigned to community education and pest/weed control complaints” How much community education have you brought to Wykoff? Show examples please! Time for a no confidence vote! New City Council members says: Who votes for New City Council Members because we the people have no confidence in them? This should have never happened to the Mayor. Is it so wrong to make Wykoff a better town? To do things for the families in Wykoff? I find it very strange that Larson is in charge of Community Education, has she done anything in that department? Just a shame that they did this to Mayor Hare he is a good man.

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Everett R. Dolalie Everett R. Dolalie, 78, of Rushford, Minn., died on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at Steven’s Place in Minnetonka, Minn. Everett was born on April 23, 1936, in Rushford to Carl and Christine (Thompson) Dolalie. He was raised in Rushford and graduated from Rushford High School in 1955, where he was a member of the FFA. Everett served in the U.S. Army in Germany from 1958 to 1960. He married Shirley Rude on May 15, 1965, at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Peterson, Minn. He was a member of the Root River Saddle Club, Valley Riders Snowmobile Club and was a life member of the Highland Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Peterson. Everett enjoyed snowmobile racing, coon hunting, showing coon hounds, and gardening. He worked for Schueler Mink Farm in Rushford and at Badger Construction in Winona for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Shirley and five nieces and nephews. Everett was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters: Karen, Martha, Evelyn, Olga, and Ellen; and four brothers: Andrew, Leonard, Evan, and Melvin. A memorial service for Everett was on Sunday, June 29, at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Peterson with the Rev. Dan Watland officiating. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the

Ronald Duane Hanson Roland Duane Hanson of Canton, Minn. passed away on Friday June 20, 2014 at Gundersen Medical Center La Crosse. Roland was born on May 5, 1931 to Halfdan and Dora (Bucholz) Hanson at the Eggebrooten Ronald Duane farm one mile Hanson north of Canton and spent most of his youth on the Hanson family farm 1.5 miles north of Canton before his family moved to Canton. Roland graduated from Canton High School in 1949. Roland and Carole Schneekloth were married on February 24, 1956 at the Presbyterian Church in Canton and made their home in Canton. Roland served in the army from 1952-1954 and was stationed in France for part of his service. Roland was proud of owning his family farm and was at heart a farmer who cared for the land and the animals that were raised there. Roland owned and operated Roland Hanson Milk Hauler and hauled milk in the area for 24 years. He then was employed by Prosper Lumber Company for 24 years. In retirement he worked as a farm laborer always enjoying planting

and harvesting the crops Roland’s faith was of great importance to him and he was a lifelong member of the Canton Scotland Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder, deacon, and usher and presbytery commissioner. He was a member of I.O.O.F. Lodge for 20 years. He served on the Canton School Board and later on the Mabel-Canton School Board. He served as mayor of Canton, was a director of the Granger Creamery and of the Fillmore County Historical Society. His membership in the Canton Legion Post was of great importance to him. Roland loved to play cards, bowl with his family and Tuesday night teammates. Roland had a special love for horses and always had ponies or horses around the farm. He especially enjoyed the draft teams he owned and the opportunity to go for a wagon ride. Roland loved the years that he used his team to deliver Santa to Canton then giving wagon or sleigh rides to help bring the spirit of Christmas to Canton. Roland is survived by his wife Carole and their six children; Cindy (Steve) Sanchez of Wharton, Texas, Doug (Heidi) of Harmony, Minn., Allen (Sandy) of Preston, Minn., Jane Hall (Todd Lancaster) of Canton, Morris (Laryssa) of Canton and Kate (Jack) Opalinski of Danbury Conn., 16 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and many relatives that he always enjoyed spending time with. Roland was preceded in death by

Call the FCJ at 507-765-2151 to advertise or offer news tips! his parents, his brothers Raymond and Henry and his sisters Elaine and Dorothy. Visitation and memorial service was held at the Canton-Scotland Presbyterian Church of Canton. Visitation was on Friday June 27, 2014 from. Memorial service was on Saturday June 28, 2014 with military rites to following. Interment will be at the Prosper Cemetery.

neapolis when she and a girlfriend had gone for food and dancing. She and Elmer were married on January 17, 1947 at the Rushford Lutheran Church. Elmer was in the U.S. Army and had to finish his tour of duty in Washington State. While he was away, Virginia went home to Barton to help her mother. After Elmer was discharged, the couple moved to Rushford and lived with Elmer’s parents until moving into a home in south Rushford. Virginia Marie LaFleur They lived there until they bought Virginia Marie LaFleur, 92 of a farm northeast of Rushford. On Rushford, Minn., died Wednesday, the farm, Virginia and Elmer raised June 18, 2014 some livestock, had a greenhouse, at Good Shepand raised and sold vegetables and herd Lutheran flowers of every kind. Home. In 1970, Virginia and Elmer Marie Elvbuilt a house in Rushford. Virginia ina Virginia enjoyed cooking, baking, and sewFosness LaFing. She belonged to the Rushford leur was born Lutheran Church and WELCA. October 30, Virginia Marie At WELCA, her passion was quilt1921 in Rugby, ing. She loved making quilts at the LaFleur N.D. to Ole church and for herself. Virginia was and Marie (Roksvaag) Fosness. In an expert at mending and patching a family of 11 children, she was See OBITUARIES Page 7  the second oldest. She grew up on a farm near Barton, N.D. and attended rural school near Barton through 8th grade. Virginia then went to work helping neighboring families with laundry, cooking, cleaning, and watching children. When Virginia was 21 years old and the United States was engaged in World War II, Virginia moved to Minneapolis to find work. She found work as a housekeeper/ nanny. Virginia met Elmer LaFleur at the Stockholm Cafe in Min-

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all types of items and did a lot for her family and for many others who brought items to her. Elmer passed away on December 6, 2001. Virginia continued to live in the home they built until her death. Virginia is survived by six children, Anita (Leonard) Blazejewski of Newfolden, Minn., Maynard (Rhonda) LaFleur of Rushford, Diane (Craig) Vogen of Rushford, Allen (Elizabeth) LaFleur of Rushford, Eileen (Louie) Peterson of Caledonia, Minn., and Curtis (Brenda) LaFleur of Harmony, Minn.; two brothers, Norman Fosness of Fargo, N.D. and Einer Fosness of Hovert, Wash.; three sisters, Dorothy Gronvold of Butte, Mont., Elsie Arends of Butte, and Mae Metcalfe of Dunseith, N.D.; 13 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer; parents Ole and Marie (Roksvaag) Fosness; two sisters, Gladys Isaacson and Lilly Olson; three brothers, Harold, Peter, and Ole Jr.; infant grandson, David Scott LaFleur; step-granddaughter, Brittany Bradford; sonin-law, Michael Barry; and several brothers-in-law and cousins. A gathering of family and friends was held from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, June 23, 2014 at Hoff Funeral & Cremation Service in Rushford. Funeral service was at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24 at Rushford Lutheran Church with visitation

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David (Sue) of Rushford; a daughter Karen (Steven) Nordsiden of Le Sueur, Minn.; grandchildren Elizabeth (Grant Gallicho) Larson and Andrew (Bridget Love); a sister Verna Kadrie of Edina, Minn.; Charlotte E. Larson Charlotte E. Larson, age 98, of and sister-in-law Mavis Dragvold of rural Rushford, Minn., died Tues- Lanesboro, Minn. She was precedday, June 24, 2014 at Green Lea ed in death by her husband Lester; and five brothers and sisters Josie Senior Living in Knutson, Gladys Peterson, HildeMabel, Minn. gard Ryan, Herbert Dragvold, and Charlotte James Dragvold. was born Octo Funeral services were on Friday, ber 28, 1915 June 27, 2014 at the Highland in Norway Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Township, FillPeterson, Minn. with the Rev. Dan more County, Watland officiating. Burial was Minn. to John Charlotte E. in the Highland Prairie Lutheran and Hilda Larson Cemetery. Visitation was one hour (Smestad) Dragvold. She attended the Maland prior to services at the church. School and then graduated from the Lloyd M. Leibfried Rushford High School in 1934. She attended Luther College for a year Lloyd M. Leibfried, age 71, of and graduated from Winona State Spring Valley, College in 1938. Charlotte taught Minn., passed in Southfork, Flattum, Grubtown, away peacefully and Choice country schools. On at his home in June 28, 1941 she married Les- Spring Valley ter Larson at the Highland Prairie on Thursday, Lutheran Church. They made their June 19, 2014. home south of Choice where they Lloyd was farmed and had resided there until born in SherLloyd M. 2012 when she became a resident at burn, Minn. Leibfried Green Lea Manor. Lester passed on March 14, 1943, son of Joseph & Florence away in 1991. Charlotte was a member of the (Studer) Leibfried. At age 5, his Highland Prairie Lutheran Church, family moved to rural Ostrander, was active in 4-H and Farm Bureau, Minn. where Lloyd attended Leroy and enjoyed attending the ladies schools. On April 16, 1966, he groups at church, quilting, and the married Terry Kay Thon, daughter of Laverne and “Monnie” Webster Neighborhood Hobby Club. Charlotte is survived by a son of Spring Valley. They made their one hour prior. Reverend Roger Michaelson officiated. Burial followed at Rushford Lutheran Cemetery.

home in Spring Valley where they raised their three children. Lloyd worked 19 years as a boiler operator at Land O’ Lakes Coop Creamery in Spring Valley. He then went to work for Rochester Iron and Metal Recycling where he retired in 2010. Lloyd enjoyed spending time with his family (especially fishing with his grandsons), camping, and gardening. He also had a love for the outdoors and loved tinkering with his 1965 Minneapolis Moline tractor. He also enjoyed antique tractors, tractor pulls, antique car shows and had a small collection of John Deere toy tractors. For those that knew him, they would also say that he loved music, dancing, and was a great story teller with a great sense of humor. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Terry, of Spring Valley, his daughters Lisa (Donnie) Thompson of Chatfield, Minn., Kelly (Scott) Reiland of Spring Valley, and Cindy (Jeff) Baumler of Savage, Minn., six grandchildren Natalie and Caleb Thompson, Carter and Madison Reiland, Elizabeth and Grace Baumler, siblings Edward Leibfried of Racine, Minn., Kenneth (Gayle) Leibfried of Racine, Kathleen (Ken) Klaes of Bowie, Ariz., Cecelia (Jerry) McCloud of Brownsdale, Minn. and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and two sisters. Funeral services for Lloyd Leibfried were on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at St. Ignatius Catho-

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lic Church in Spring Valley with Father Marreddy Pothireddy officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. Visitation was on Friday, June 20, 2014 at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley. Ardis Winifred (Peterson) Meinecke Ardis Winifred (Peterson) Meinecke was born on April 9, 1918, in Rushford, Fillmore County, Minn. She was the third child of Helmer and Lettie (Bathrick) Peterson. Ardis was baptized and confirmed in her faith Adris Winifred at Rushford (Peterson) Lutheran Meinecke Church in Rushford. Ardis had very deep roots in the Rushford community; her Grandparents, John and Lena (Lea) Peterson came to Rushford in 1877. She received her education in Rushford and was a graduate of the Rushford High School Class of 1935. On April 22, 1939, Ardis was united in marriage to Hilton Langum in Decorah, Iowa. Ardis and Hilton resided in Rushford, where they built their home at the foot of Magelssen Bluff, and after retirement, spent their winters in Texas and summers in Rushford. They shared 37 years of marriage, until See OBITUARIES Page 9 

Fillmore County Church Directory Fillmore County Journal • Preston MN 507.765.2151 Perfect Glossy • Preston MN 507.251.5297 A rendahl Lutheran Church....………………………Sundays - 10 : 30am Highway 30, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2477 A ssembly Of God Church & Valley Christian Center..... Sundays - 10 : 00am 610 Territorial Rd, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2101 Assumption Catholic Church.……..…Fri. - 8 : 30am & Sat. - 5 : 00pm 207 N May St, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-8320 Bethlehem Lutheran Church...………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 200 Kenilworth Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3344 Calvary Baptist Church.…….…………Sundays - 10 : 45am & 6 : 00pm 910 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4686 Canton-Scotland Presby terian Church.....…………Sundays - 9 : 00am 104 W Fillmore Ave, Canton, MN 55922 (507) 743-2260 Chatf ield Lutheran Church……………..Sundays - 8 : 00am & 9 : 30am 304 Fillmore St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4721 Chatf ield United Methodist Christ…………………Sundays - 9 : 30am 124 Winona St SE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867-3529 Cherry Grove United Methodist...…………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 18183 160th St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (Cherry Grove) (507) 937-3177 Christ Lutheran Church...……………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 509 Kansas St NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2161 Christian Science Services.…………………………Sundays - 10 : 00am Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2251 Destiny Life Church.............………………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 104 West Jessie Street, Rushford MN 55971 (507) 429-1222 Elstad Lutheran Church...………………………….Sundays - 10 : 30am 37784 Dogwood Rd, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3769 Emmanuel Episcopal Church....……………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 217 W Jessie St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2164 Faith United Methodist Church..……Sat. - 5 : 00pm & Sun. - 9 : 00am 617 Maple Ln, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2830 Fillmore Free Methodist Church...…Sundays - 8 : 30am & 10 : 30am 19127 County 8, Wykoff, MN 55990 (Fillmore) (507) 352-5450 First Baptist Church....…………………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 6 : 00pm 701 Kasten Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2840 First Baptist Church-Preston.…………Sundays - 10 : 30am & 7: 00pm 108 Chatfield Ave NW, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4960 First English Lutheran Church.……………………..Sundays - 9 : 00am 217 W Grant St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-2793 First Lutheran Church of Highland.………………..Sundays - 9 : 00am 22423 391st Ave, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-3318 First Presby terian Church..…………………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 110 S Mill St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2854 Fountain Lutheran....…………………………………Sundays - 8 : 30am Main Street, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4413 Fountain United Methodist Church...………………Sundays - 8 : 30am Co. Rd. 8 and Cedar St., Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4456

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Garness Trinity Lutheran...……………………..…Sundays - 9 : 00am PO Box 88, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5905 Grace Lutheran Church..……………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 365 Park St, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 875 -2218 Greenf ield Lutheran Church..…………………......Sundays - 9 : 00am 235 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-3272 Greenleaf ton Reformed Church..…………………Sundays - 10 : 00am Highway 9, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2546 Harmony United Methodist Church..…............................10 : 30am 60 Main Ave S, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886- 6851 Henry town Lutheran Church.…………………………Sun. - 10 : 30am PO Box 103, Harmony, MN 55939 (Henrytown) (507) 886-2425 Highland Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist..….....Saturdays - 9 : 00am 217 W. Jessie St., Rushford (507) 993-8328 Highland Prairie Lutheran Church.……………….Sundays -10 : 30am 43267 Bowl Dr, Peterson, MN 55962 (507) 864-2731 Historic Lenora United Methodist Church (Special Occasions) Lenora, MN (Rural Canton) (507) 545 -2641 Immanuel Lutheran Church..………………………Sundays - 9 : 30am 254 Main St S, Wykoff, MN 55990 (507) 352-2801 Lanesboro United Methodist Church..……………Sundays - 10 : 30am 507 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 467-2646 Mabel First Lutheran Church………………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 202 N. Oak, P.O. Box 395, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5293 Mabel United Methodist Church..…………………Sundays - 9 : 30am 111 W Newburg St, Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5296 Nativity Catholic Church...Sun. (1 & 2) - 8 : 45am & (3 & 4) - 10 :30am 640 1st Ave SW, Harmony, MN 55939 (507) 886-2393 Newburg United Methodist Church 3.1 miles N. of Mabel on Hwy. 43; 2.2 miles W. on Co. Rd. 24 North Prairie Lutheran.……………………………Sundays - 10 : 30am 35957 Highway 30, Lanesboro, MN 55949 (507) 875 -2460 Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.……Sundays - 8 : 00am & 10 : 30am 805 S Broadway St, Spring Valley, MN 55975 (507) 346-7251 Pilot Mound Lutheran Church.……………………Sundays - 9 : 00am 8 miles N. of Lanesboro on 250 then 4 miles W. on Hwy 30 (507) 875 -2460 Pioneer Presby terian Church ………………………Sundays - 8 : 30am 206 Fillmore St NE, Chatfield, MN 55923 (507) 867- 4037 Preston United Methodist Church ………...........................8 : 30am 212 Saint Anthony St N, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 -2503 R iver Of Life Regional Church 220 N Money Creek St, Rushford, MN 55971 (507) 864-2853 Root Prairie Lutheran Church ……………………Sundays - 10 : 00am County Rd 11, Fountain, MN 55935 (507) 268- 4455 Root R iver Church of the Brethren ………………Sundays - 10 : 00am 23553 County Rd 20, Preston, MN 55965 (507) 765 - 4772

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Hilton passed away on January 2, 1976. Ardis continued to winter in Texas. On October 3, 1990, Ardis was united in marriage to Allen Meinecke. Ardis and Allen resided in Donna, Texas, until August of 2006, when they moved back to Rushford. They shared 15 years of marriage, until Allen passed away on August 26, 2006. Ardis held employment at the First National Bank in Rushford for 35 years. She was a member of the Rushford Lutheran Church. Ardis had a zest for life. In her younger years, she enjoyed fishing in the streams around Rushford, hiking in the bluffs, and tending to her flower gardens. She loved spending time with her friends, dancing, and playing cards. Ardis also enjoyed playing the organ and played in a band when she lived in Texas. Her house was always beautifully decorated at Christmas. She always enjoyed the time she spent in the warm Texas sun. She loved cats and at one time had two silver Persians. When she needed assistance with her daily care, in January of 2014, Ardis became a resident of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Nursing Home in Rushford. She passed away there on June 18, 2014 at the age of 96. Ardis loved Rushford and its people and was happy that she moved back home. She was so grateful to everyone for their help and concern. Ardis will be dearly missed. Ardis is survived by her step-

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He was born on August 31, 1944 in Spring Valley to Lloyd and Bernice (Larson) Osterhus. He attended a country school in Beaver Township and later moved to Spring Valley. Curt married Barbara Losey on November Curtis Lloyd 10, 1962. They Osterhus made their home in Spring Valley for the majority of their married life. Curt was a simple, hard working man that loved his family and friends. His passions included antiquing, auctions, Iowa and sharing stories with all...he never met a stranger. Curt is survived by his wife Barb of Spring Valley; sons: Scott (JoAnn) Osterhus of Stewartville, Minn., George (Robin) Osterhus of Owatonna, Minn., Jayson (friend Suzan) Osterhus of Spring Valley; and daughters: Sarah Osterhus of Spring Valley, Sheila (Jon) Stahnke of Mabel, Minn., Rachel (Dan) Horstmann of Stewartville, 15 grandchildren: Kylie, Brady, Mitch, Greg (Anny), Ben, Stephanie, Paul, Jessica (Chris), Todd, Nick, Preston, Santana, Dylan, Savanah, Brekken; four great grandchildren: Torrie, Madyson, Kaden, Jaxon; and three honorary grandchildren: Martin, Evelyn and Draven. Brother Russ Osterhus of Byron, Minn. and sister Curtis Lloyd Osterhus Curtis Lloyd Osterhus, age 69, Linda (Nordeen) Groth of Spring of Spring Valley, Minn., passed Valley, Mother-in-Law, Capitola peacefully at his home with his Losey. He was preceded in death family by his side after a coura- by his parents, Lloyd and Bernice geous four month battle against Osterhus and father-in-law George Losey. cancer.

daughter, Linda Crowell of Clear Lake, Iowa; stepson, Rick Meinecke of Minnetrista, Minn., nephew, John Behmler and his wife, Ann of St. Paul, Minn.; great-nephews, Robert Hantge and his wife, Christie of Hutchinson, Minn., Richard Hantge and his wife, Wendy of Hutchinson; great-nieces, Jennifer Kirk and her husband, John of Menomonie, Wis., and Elizabeth Busch and her husband, Josh of Minneapolis, Minn.; great-great-nieces and nephews, Nicolas Hantge and his wife, Carrie of Denver, Colo., Andrew Hantge and his fiancée, Claire Ulrich of Virginia Beach, Va., Michael Hantge of Hutchinson, Jack Hantge of Hutchinson, Gavin Hantge of Hutchinson, Jay Hantge of Hutchinson, Caitlin Kirk of Menomonie, Nora Kirk of Menomonie, Emma Busch of Minneapolis; and many friends. Ardis is preceded in death by her parents, Helmer and Lettie Peterson; first husband, Hilton Langum; second husband, Allen Meinecke; sister, Frieda Behmler and her husband, Edward; brother, Johnny Peterson as a young child; niece, Maureen (Behmler) Hantge. Ardis was laid to rest on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Rushford Lutheran Cemetery. Memorial service followed at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford led by Reverend Roger Michaelson.

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Funeral services for Curtis Osterhus were on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Spring Valley with Pastor Laura Fladten officiating. Burial took place at the Bethlehem Cemetery Beaver Township, Fillmore County. Visitation was on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at the Hindt Funeral Home in Spring Valley. Marlene Mae Tufvander Marlene Mae Tufvander, 79, of Chatfield, Minn. and Lake Vermilion, Minn., died peacefully Sunday, June 22, 2014, at her cabin. Marlene was born September 27, 1934, to Harry and Marlene Mae Clara Miller. Tufvander She grew up in Ledyard, Iowa, and graduated from Janesville High School in 1951. At age 18, Marlene earned her teaching certificate. Marlene earned her bachelor of science degree in teaching in 1968 and her master of science degree in 1984. Marlene married George A. Tufvander on June 9, 1962. Marlene was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Clara Miller; her husband, George; four brothers, Vincent, Edward, Donald and Barry; granddaughter, Dayna Hutchinson, in-laws, Russell (Phyllis) Tufvander, Ellis (Irene) Tufvander and Irma Tufvander; and a niece Katheryn (Tufvander) Barrera. Marlene is survived by daughters, Susan (John) Hutchinson of Flood-

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wood, Minn. and Lynne (Mike) Narveson of Chatfield; grandchildren, Clara Hutchinson (Jim Oliver) of Minneapolis, Minn., Bryan (Tracy) Hutchinson of Floodwood, Matthew Narveson and Mitchell Narveson, both of Chatfield; four great-grandchilddren, Alexis, Dalton and Bode Hutchinson and Cormac Oliver; brother, Gordon (Beth) Miller of Albert Lea; sister, Sheila Miller of Phoenix, Ariz.; sisters-in-law, Deloris Miller of Conroe, Texas and Lois of Montana; many nieces and nephews; and all the extra adoptive grandchildren, “you know who you are.” Marlene taught for 46 years before retiring in 1999. She was very passionate about teaching and loved every child she en-countered. Marlene’s favorite place to be was her cabin on Lake Vermilion. She spent every summer there for the last 52 years. It is there she found peace and restoration. By far her greatest joy was her family, especially her grand-children and great-grandchildren. If asked, each one would tell you they were her favorite. Marlene was a founding member of the Christ Lutheran Church in Byron, Minn., and was currently a member of Chatfield Lutheran Church. Her faith was the foundation by which she lived. Visitation was on Thursday, June 26, at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield, and one hour prior to the service at the church. A celebration of Marlene’s life was on Friday, June 27, at the Chatfield Lutheran Church, with Pastor Mark Docken officiating. Burial was in the Chatfield Cemetery.

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FILLMORE COUNTY JOURNAL

Monday, June 30, 2014

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Fillmore County Sports By Paul Trende The 2013-2014 high school sports year is finally over. For many involved with it, we wished it wasn’t. One could say it was a banner year for county sports teams, but that really doesn’t do the season justice. Numbers best detail the collective athletic efforts. The seven Journal covered schools (Houston now included) combined to win eight major conference titles (none shared) and one minor championship. They won six sub-section titles. Ten teams made the section title game with six punching thru to state. Four of the six competed for a state title. Two were crowned state champs. Two other squads finished third. Teams collected 38 total trophies! In 2012-2013, the six county schools combined to win four conference titles (one shared), one sub-section title, and two section titles. Only two teams went to state, both finishing third. Teams grabbed 16 pieces of hardware (unofficially). This season more than doubled the last. It won’t soon be forgotten. If going out on top meant everything, Chatfield is retiring their athletics programs! It will be incredibly tough for future Gopher teams to duplicate the combined 20132014 success. Chatfield (for a third time) is again receivers of the Fillmore County Cup for most heralded collective sports program. The guys and gals of the Chosen Valley combined to bring home 15 pieces of team hardware, an average of five each season. The booty; three TRC championships (wrestling, girls basketball, baseball), three sub-section runner-ups (GBB, BB, softball), one sub-section champ (volleyball), two section runner-ups (VB, SB), three section champs (FB, WR, BB), a third place state trophy in baseball, and state titles in football and wrestling. Activities Director Dan Schindler and the Chatfield School Board met in an emergency session. They are proposing a $10,000 referendum to expand the school’s trophy case (kidding)! From A.J. Riley’s interception versus Caledonia in the football section title game, all the Jake Neis runs, to Nate Skare’s gameclinching TD versus Minneota that ensured a fourth football title, to the wrestling team’s dominant run at state, its first ever title, to the baseball team’s two-game sweep of Wabasha-Kellogg in the section final to clinch another birth at state, a best ever third place finish; it was a year of constant highlights for male sports in the Chosen Valley. Jayme LaPlante (FB, discus, shot put) and Hank Friederichs (FB, team and individual wrestling) were triple state champions. Eight guys (Hank F., Riley, Ryan Meeker, Alex Haffner, Cody Bly, Logan Karver, Ian Morrison, and Ethan Wright) were dual state team champions (FB, WR). Twelve more (Neis, Skare, Sawyer Prinsen, Ethan Woltz, Drew Hurley, Tommy Jech, Ben Pierce, Carter

Duxbury, T.J. Moechnig, Aaron Paulson, Riley Ahern, and Connor Demorest) made two separate state appearances (FB, BB). Five girls (Kirsten Keefe, Maddy Kammer, Maddie Talamantes, Brook Irish, and Megan LaPlante) took home medals in three sports. The girls basketball team started 24-0. Christian Bance and Karen Gomez-Ruiz went to state in cross country. Riley, Meeker, Bly, Harvey Friederichs, Jared Goldsmith, and Ty Van Sickle each also qualified individually for state in wrestling. Goldsmith was state runner-up. Harvey F. was state runner-up and graduated as Chatfield’s all time wins leader. The girls 4x200 (Kammer, Talamantes, Ashley Baker, Autum Erickson) were state runner-ups. One would be hard pressed to find a better triad of like-aged three-sport athletes than LaPlante, Skare, and Neis. Alex Duxbury capped her All-State volleyball career. Brian Baum was 47-5 coaching (.904 winning percentage). Jeff Johnson was 31-9 (.775 winning percentage). A town that loves it sports, got more than their fair share of joy. With Chatfield’s upcoming senior class of girls, maybe 2014-2015 will be the year of the Lady Gophers. Overshadowed by Chatfield’s success, highway 52 rival Fillmore Central also had a banner year. Led by their female contingent, the Falcons snagged 11 team trophies. Quietly, Lady Falcons grabbed hardware in four sports, at least once every season. After not sending one exclusively Fillmore Central team to state in 20 years of the school, FC sent two in 2013-2014. The Taylor Case, Tori Peterson led volleyball team had an epic season, signifying their appearance on the state scene with a Class A Showcase Tourney win, then following thru, courtesy of wins over perennial powers MabelCanton and B.A., all the way to the state title game, a runner-up finish. They won four trophies (TRC, subsection, and section champs, state runner-up). Case was All-State. The girls basketball team used defense to grab the sub-section runner-up trophy. Softball (with Lanesboro), behind All-State pitcher Morgan Malley, was sub-section champion. The girls golf team, headed by senior Keeley Todd, then recreated the volleyball team’s magic (TRC, sub-section, section champs). They finished third at state. The boys golf team, behind state entrant Jordan Miller, won the TRC championship. Falcon Monty Holm made state in wrestling, losing only once (his state level match). Burro Niko Anderson won the 195-pound state title for FC/L/M-C wrestling, losing just once. The L/FC/M-C boys track team was SEC champs and Section 1 True Team runner-up. Holm and Andy Love stood out as a senior three-sport athletes. Malley was All-Conference in three sports as a junior. Given FC’s gal teams had just three seniors total (for the

four activities combined), it would appear the Lady Falcons again will lead the FC charge in 2014-2015. Rushford-Peterson continued to be Basketball High. The boys started the season 16-0. After a loss, they then won 15 more straight enroot to finally pushing through the state semifinals to the championship game. There they fell to end the season with a program best win total (31-2). The Trojan b-ball guys grabbed four trophies (TRC, sub-section, and section champs, state runner-up) with seniors Jorli Hauge, Austin O’Hare, and Seth Thompson ending their illustrious sophomore thru senior careers with an 85-12 record. The girls, meanwhile, started 10-0. They rode a senior crew, led by 1,000point scorer Kendra Crawford, all the way to a section title game, grabbing two trophies (sub-section champs, section runner-up). R-P’s basketball teams went a combined 54-7. The boys golf team, with their sub-section and section runner-up finishes, brought the Trojan trophy tally to eight for the year. Individually, Mr. O’Hare sandwiched a state cross country birth in the fall, and a state track and field birth in the spring, around his contributions on the b-ball team, making him the only county athlete to qualify for state all three seasons. McCoy Tekautz individually qualified for state in wrestling. Charlie Krambeer and Hudson Stensgard qualified individually in golf. Jordan Honken, Noah Carlson, and Matt Culhane, plus Houston-native Anna Sweet, all made the state medal stand for R-P/H track (in addition to O’Hare). Keela Brand and Cale Stensgard joined O’Hare and Crawford as having put together fine three-sport senior seasons. With the likes of Cole Kingsley, Alex Vix, Carlson, Krambeer, Ashley Agrimson, Brianna Koop, R-P’s 20142015 future should include more success. Mabel-Canton’s volleyball team collected some more hardware (SEC champs, sub-section runner-up). The Cougars graduated five fine seniors in Belle Sand, Lydia Geving, Carly McCabe, Sara Lind, and Christine Lee. Sand was All-State. Hunter Johnson was a major force on the football field. M-C’s basketball teams each were solid. Both made it to Rochester. Geving topped 1,000 points for her career. She would’ve been a three-sport senior standout had an injury not curtailed her softball season. That injury made Lind M-C’s best senior three-sport gal athlete. Noah Manning was a stand-out three-sport senior on the guy’s side of things. Freshman Coranda Vickerman was the county’s youngest three-sport varsity standout. Lanesboro had excellent athletes to watch each season. Niko Anderson was a one-man-machine, on the football field, breaking the all-time

state TD record, then on the wrestling mat, winning the 195-pound state championship. His place in Lanesboro/ area prep lore is cemented. Kole Ruud and Luke Rogers’ places are etched too. They added their names to the Lanesboro boys basketball history sheet. Ruud is the school’s all-time leading scorer. Rogers also topped 1,000 career points. Garrett Boggs was a steady senior three-sport contributor. Olivia Haug was a rebounding machine in basketball, then flexed her girl muscles at the state track and field meet, reaching the medal stand in discus. A handful of Burro girls were a part of the FC/L softball subsection title team. The L/FC/M-C boys track team was SEC champs and Section 1A True Team runnerups. In Houston, Abbey Loken finished her excellent three-sport, doubledigit letter career. She became her school’s all-time leading attacker in volleyball, and her school’s all-time leading scorer in basketball, topping 1,000 points, before carrying Hurricane softball. Sprinter Anna Sweet, with the R-P/H squad, was the lone Cane to qualify for state. Christian Sires and Dylan Lee were three-sport seniors who led the Hurricane guys’ brigade. Kelly Jerviss had an excellent sophomore three-sport varsity season. Last but not least was Kingsland. Golfer Karli Bly’s state appearance was the biggest bright spot. Haley Colton and Kailynn Hamersma were three sport senior standouts. Jacob Rindels had an excellent threesport junior year. Grand Meadow native Wyatt Richardson took third at state at 195-pounds for GMLOK

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wrestling. Fellow Lark Jamie Stevens was an RBI machine in softball. Here’s to the Knights having a few more highlights next season. Spring All-Conference •TRC Baseball > Chatfield: Jake Neis (Sr. SS/P), Zach Eggers (Sr. IF), Ethan Woltz (Jr. OF), Tommy Jech (Jr. P/IF), & Drew Hurley (Jr. P/IF). FC/L: Andy Love (Sr. IF), Nick Powell (Sr. OF). R-P: Cale Stensgard (Sr. P/IF). GMLOK: Jake Rindels (Jr. OF). •TRC Softball > Chatfield: Sidney Irish (Sr. SS), Brook Irish (Jr. P/1B), Shelby Bernard (Jr. C), & Janessa Erding (Jr. OF). FC/L: Morgan Malley (Jr. P), Taylor Pierce-Sprenger (So. OF), Shelby Ebner (So. C), & Megan Hendrickson (So. 2B). GMLOK: Haley Colton (Sr. IF) & Jamie Stevens (Jr. P/1B). R-P: Keela Brand (Sr. C). Honorable Mention > Chatfield: Sydney Gould (So. OF), Maddy Larrabee (Jr. IF), Jennifer Hanson (Sr. P), & Megan LaPlante (So. 3B). FC/L: Steph Erickson (Jr. P/SS). GMLOK: Kailynn Hamersma (Sr. IF) & Courtney Schmidt (Fr. IF). R-P: Lauren Hadley (So. OF) & Savannah Skalet (Fr. OF/P). > TRC Boys Golf > FC: Jordan Miller (Jr.), Trevor Barnes (Sr.), Alex Lange (So.), Connor Morem (Fr.), Matson Kiehne (So.). R-P: Charlie Krambeer (Jr.), Hudson Stensgard (Sr.), Chad Christian (Sr.), Alex Vix (Jr.). Kingsland: Simon Broadwater (8th). •TRC Girls Golf > FC: Keeley Todd (Sr.), Katie Tammel (Jr.), Grace Miller (8th), Madison Scheevel (7th), Elayna Kiehne (Fr.), Laura Donney (So.). Chatfield: Paige Isensee (So.). Kingsland: Karli Bly (Sr.). •SEC Boys Golf > Lanesboro: Liam Dorn (Jr.), Isaac Bierman (So.), Tristen Chiglo (Sr.), and Jonathan Bierman (Jr.). Houston: Sam Ross (Sr.) •SEC Girls Golf > Houston: Kelly Jerviss (So.). Lanesboro: Hope Knepper (Fr.).

aUSTIN O’Hare Rushford-Peterson

Rushford-Peterson’s Austin O’Hare performed the rare feat of competing at the state level three times this past season. The senior was an integral part to R-P’s state runner-up boys basketball team. He individually qualified in cross country and track. All told, O’Hare made six separate trips to state throughout his high school career, garnering him the second annual Fillmore County Journal Sportsperson of the Year honor. Photo by Paul Trende

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Monday, June 30, 2014

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County to continue participation Fifth annual Harmony Hustle sustains “A Brush in Minnesota performance with Kindness” projects By Mitchell Walbridge measurement program “We’ve raised more than

By Karen Reisner At the county board’s June 24 meeting the board approved a resolution to continue participation in the Minnesota Office of State Auditor Performance Measurement Program. The county has participated since 2010 when it adopted and implemented 10 performance measures. The county will get a reimbursement from the state for participation in the amount of about $2,900 (14 cents per capita). County Coordinator Bobbie Vickerman reviewed the county goals which were similar to last year’s goals. She related that some of the goals had been reached or exceeded, but the county also fell short in reaching some of the goals. The 2014 goals were adopted. Some goals met included tobacco use among adults at national benchmark (17 percent), workforce participation among assistance program recipients at 0.874 percent, 95.4 percent of adult offenders remaining free of felony conviction during three year follow up, met 10 day turn around for document recording, and exceeded goal for state and federal dollars being brought into county for veteran benefits. Some goals where the county fell short include the goal to reach at least 7200 annual library visits (6911) and the goal of 35 percent recycling (34 percent). The results of the performance measures are reported on the county’s website and at the public hearing to discuss the budget and levy. County Engineer Ron Gregg questioned whether the reimbursement received from the state is worth all the staff time it takes for the program. Chairman Duane Bakke said he too has thought about the amount of time it takes. He suggested they discuss it at a Department Head meeting. Other Business In Brief •The low bid from Midwest Contracting, Marshall, in the amount of $294,458.30 was accepted for two bridge replacement projects, one on Kodiak Road and one on Jet Road; both in Carimona Township. •The low bid from Midwest Contracting in the amount of $194,312.20 was approved to replace a bridge on Kind Road in Carimona Township. •Kristina Kohn, Human Resources, reviewed her suggest-

ed language changes to employment policy definitions that were last approved in July of 2003. The amendments to update the personnel policy were discussed and tweaked. The policy will be brought back again. Minor wording changes in the Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy were approved as presented. •The resignation of Louise Kleiboer, Social Worker, was accepted with much thanks for over 38 years of service, effective July 31. •Brian Soland was hired as the replacement Highway Maintenance Specialist I, effective July 18. Jesse Perez was hired as an intermittent dispatcher, effective June 27. Both hires were recommended by the Hiring Committee. •A hauler agreement with Winneshiek County Area Solid Waste Agency was approved as recommended by the Solid Waste Administrator. Commissioner Marc Prestby noted there is about the same contract increase this year that there has been each year. •Commissioner Randy Dahl reported that they were looking for ways to cut unbudgeted expenses during his committee report for Community Services. Social Services is running over budget at this point due to unbudgeted expenses. He noted that the DOS based eligibility system technology is very outdated. The Minnesota legislature needs to update this technology. Bakke added a simplification of the application process to include all medical assistance programs could be brought about through legislation updating the technology. The antiquated system costs the county money and time. ¨•County Recorder David Kiehne reported on an effort of the Minnesota Secretary of State to eliminate satellite offices for recording documents. The county takes in about $14,000 to $15,000 annually for recording documents. Kiehne said the state is concerned about identity theft, but that sensitive identity information is not part of the recordings. He questioned whether the state will have enough staff to handle the number of documents coming in to be recorded each day. Both the Recorder’s Association and the Association of Minnesota Counties are working on this issue.

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$18,000 in support of Habitat,” said Harmony Hustle coorganizer Ralph Beastrom who helps organize the Harmony Hustle, a 10K run, 5K run/ walk, and a 1K Kid’s Challenge all part of Harmony’s Fourth of July celebration weekend. The “A Brush with Kindness” program helps low income homeowners by offering exterior home improvements including painting, landscaping, and minor exterior repairs. Minimal expense for the projects are deferred to the homeowner and work is done by volunteers. Harmony has completed two “A Brush with Kindness” projects and a third is in the works. The first two projects included building an entrance ramp and exterior painting. The current project included building a ramp last year and completing landscaping and exterior painting this year. To Beastrom’s knowledge, another application for Harmony has been submitted. So how does the Harmony Hustle tie in? Five years ago, Beastrom and his daughter Sharyl Bergen of Peterson organized the first Harmony Hustle as a fun event for Harmony. “We felt we needed a cause to help attract participants and since the Habitat for Humanity steering committee was considering building a Habitat home in Harmony, we decided that proceeds would go to Habitat, said Beastrom. “Since then, Megan [Grebe], Sharyl, and I have been organizing the event.” Five years ago when the event first started, the Hustle saw

Children participate in the 1K Kid’s Challenge, a part of the Harmony Hustle event. Photo submitted its largest count of participants, almost 200. Since then numbers have declined, but Beastrom figures it is due to how the 4th of July falls during the week. “Last year was our lowest number with 110 participants, but we felt that was influenced by where the 4th fell during the week. With the 4th on a Friday this year, we expect more families to be around for the weekend.” The Harmony Hustle coordinators and volunteers are looking for a group of anywhere from 125-150 participants. “I think the fun run/walk events are certainly enjoyed by a lot of people,” said Beastrom, “In our case, the community gets together for some fun while supporting our neighbors who need a little help. The “A Brush with Kindness” project has been very rewarding for me by helping me get to know my neighbors better and providing a needed service.” If you would like to participate in the Harmony Hustle, the event is Saturday, July 5,

2014. Anyone can participate either as an individual or in a group. The 10K begins at 7:30 a.m., 5K at 9 a.m. and the 1K Kid’s Challenge at 10 a.m. Entry fees are $25 per person for the 10K, $20 per person for the 5K, participants 10 and under are free. Entry fee for the 1K Kids Challenge for kids 10 and under is $5. Registration can be completed online at www.habitatwinona.org/events/harmonyhustle-2 or mail registration. Registration can also be done on race day 7-8:30 a.m. at the Harmony Visitor Center. Awards are presented for first, second, and third place male and female finishers for the 10K. Participants will receive awards for finishing first place in each age division and overall winners. All participants in the Kids Challenge will receive a prize. All registrants will receive a bag filled with surprises. T-shirts are available for an additional $10. Water and refreshments will be provided for all participants at the event.

Semcac food shelves participate in Open Your Heart to the Hungry & Homeless All four of the Semcac food shelf locations are participating in 2014 Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless, a donation challenge sponsored by Hunger Solutions that takes place during the month of July. Semcac is a member of Hunger Solutions Minnesota, therefore is eligible to receive a percentage of grant funds designated for this challenge. The amount given to Semcac food shelves will depend upon the amount that is raised during this one month period. More donations mean more additional money can be earned through the challenge for these food shelves. Semcac food shelves are located in Caledonia, Kasson, Preston and Rushford. In 2013, 1,460 households made 8,226 regular visits, plus 229 emergency visits, for a total of 8,455 visits to Semcac food shelves. To donate, make checks payable to Semcac. Note Open Your

Heart on the memo line or on an enclosed letter. Also, please designate the location of the food shelf you are donating to by noting the city or county. Bring to a food shelf location or mail to Semcac, PO Box 549, Rushford, MN 55971. If you would like to donate with a

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their time. A delicious summertime meal was served by the Fillmore County Cattlemen which included hamburgers hot off the grill. The burgers were very tasty and cooked to perfection. Along with the hamburgers guests had a full plate of beans, potato salad, and cheese curds. Dairy Ambassador Fred Williams, son of Fred Williams and Dennise Kluttz of Mabel, Minn., helped serve the food along with many other volunteers. Fred’s sister, Alexis Williams, also a Dairy Ambassador, was also on hand helping in the malt wagon. Root River Rabbit 4-H members Grace Boelter, 8, Kelsi

Goldsmith, 9, and Kaci Goldsmith, 13, kept very busy handing out regular and chocolate milk to go along with the meal. People enjoyed talking with friends, neighbors, and fellow farmers while eating their meal in the shade of a large tent filled with picnic tables. The Wingert family was grateful the weather was nice and warm stated Loni Wingert adding she was happy to see lots of people at Dairy Night on the Farm. Tracy Wingert said it was fun to talk with so many people over the course of the evening and noted how quickly the three hours of the event went by. Dairy Night on the Farm is a wonderful way for those who are involved in farming and those

Monday, June 30, 2014 who are not to come together to talk with each other and learn from one another about today’s farming industry and the delicious and nutritious products it produces. The Wingert family put in a lot of time and hard work preparing for Dairy Night on the Farm at Blue Valley Holsteins even dealing with straightline winds the Monday evening before the event which caused some damage around the farm. Bruce, Tracy, Matt, and Loni possess the work ethic and integrity that make American farmers the best in the world. The Fillmore County American Dairy Association board members are Dean and Deb Stortz, Trinity and Emily Johnson, Larry and Shari Gartner, Tara Bergey, Mike and Margaret Johnson, Fred Williams, Doug and Heather Hopp, and Sara West. To view photos of Dairy Night on the Farm visit the Fillmore County Journal’s Facebook page.

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Fillmore Central Band and Choir perform at Disney World This past week, June 16-22, the Fillmore Central Band and Choir traveled to Orlando, Fla., to perform at the Walt Disney World Resort. The marching band performed at the Magic Kindgom during the afternoon of Wednesday, June 18, for an enormous crowd of fans! The choir performed the following day at the beautiful waterfront stage in Downtown Disney. The entire Fillmore Central entourage consisted of 100 students and 14 chaperones. Directors include Mr. Lane M. Powell, Director of Bands, Mrs. Jessica M. Powell, Color Guard Instructor and Lesson Instructor, and Mrs. Sarah Holten, Vocal Director. Both groups were awarded trophies for their performances through

the Disney Performing Arts Program. The group also enjoyed Typhoon Lagoon, DisneyQuest, Animal Kingdom, Epcot Center, Hollywood Studios, Universal Studios, and The Islands of Adventure parks during their seven day trip. Accommodations were at the luxurious Rosen Plaza Hotel next to the Orlando Convention Center. Transportation was provided by Hawkeye Stages, Decorah, Iowa. The entire trip was overseen by Summit Tour and Travel, Orlando. Thanks to Fillmore Central Schools and everyone who helped to make this once in a lifetime trip a reality for so many of our young people!

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a test before they can join and receive their certificate. Sikkink said they will be looking into an activity fees. There is no cost to the school, and the Conservation Club is volunteering their services as coaches. The Minnesota State Trap Shooting League covers all insurance. Dean Chris Mensink will be looking into the legalities of coaching requirements. “I think it’s a real positive thing for the school,” said Love. The board approved. Capital Facilities Project Change Superintendent Richard Keith explained a change that has been made in the amount of money needed for the capital improvement projects. One of the projects was installing a sprinkler system at the high school. This project was put in place after the state fire marshal told them it needed to be done. Keith said there is a new state fire marshal, and a new representative from the Department of Education (DOE). The new person from the DOE would not approve the project without approval from the state fire marshal, so the new marshal had to approve it. The new fire marshal said if the school installs the sprinkler system, they only have to replace one of the doors instead of the multiple doors they were planning on replacing. This change brings the total cost of the project down from $4.6 million to $4.565 million. This will decrease the amount of the bonds, decrease the cost to the taxpayers, and decrease the cost of bonding by $16,000. The board passed a resolution approving the sale of the bonds at an interest rate of 2.8695 percent. Keith said there were six bidders. The board also passed a reimbursement resolution, which means the school will pay some of the up-front costs and be reimbursed at a later date.

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Levy and Referendum The board passed a resolution to convert the $300 voter-approved levy to a boardapproved levy. Under new state regulations, a board can levy up to $300 per pupil unit without approval from the public. Currently, the district has a levy of $592.15. A resolution was also passed to put the remaining $292.15 on the ballot to be voted on in November. Personnel A resignation was accepted from SADD advisor Vicki Nelson, who has been the advisor for many years. The board thanked her for her years of service. A resignation was also accepted from Andrea Hellickson in the daycare. The hire of Terisa Scrabeck as a teacher for Title I summer school was approved. Due to the numbers, another staff member was needed. Judi Markowski was hired as a custodian. Tenure was approved for Julia Olstad, Diane Keith, Kyle Rundquist, and Andrew Peterson. A sharing agreement with Kingsland was approved for school psychologist services from Brian Feight. The board approved a teaching stipend of $1,500 for teachers who would be willing to teach students college-level courses. The board approved three staff development days for the summer, pro-rated, per course, to work on curriculum and meet with college faculty. Olstad compared the stipend to working an overload, and a good incentive for teachers. He would like to be able to offer this option to students. Principal and Dean Reports Dean Chris Mensink noted the local banks have once again given out mini grants in the amount of $10,500 to the school. F&M Community Bank in Preston, First Southeast Bank in Harmony, and the First State Bank of Fountain give the grants each year, and teachers put in requests for small projects, items, or field trips. Mensink thanked the

banks for doing this every year. Mensink also mentioned the Booster Club donation of $1,700 for weights in the weight room. Principal Heath Olstad said the band and choir just returned from their trip to Florida, which went very well. He also passed out a summary of the graduating seniors plans for next year. There are 33 out of 37 seniors planning to attend a four-year college. Two plan on going into the military, and two plan to join the workforce. Pay Scale and Fees The board set the substitute fees for 2014-2015. The only changes made were to increase substitute para pay to $9 an hour and substitute custodial pay at $10 an hour. Student activity fees, admission fees, and sports season pass costs were also approved with no changes. There was some discussion on how much money was actually brought in with these fees. Love asked what the fees actually covered and if it made any difference. Darla Ebner looked up the numbers and found last year the fees brought in $31,000, and transportation costs were a bit more than that. Milk Run Donation Michael Johnson once again came to the board with a donation for the school milk program. Johnson raised money with a Milk Run during Fountain’s Trail Days. He said there were 80 participants this year who walked the bike trail from Fountain to his farm, and they raised $22,300. Mensink said there were 55 students who used the milk program last year. The board accepted the donation with many thanks. Operating Budget The operating budget for the 2014-2015 school year was approved. Bookkeeper Darla Ebner outlined a few changes from last year. Major projects from last year were removed. The PERA employee contribution was increased by 0.5 percent, and the Health and Safety was increased $300,000 to catch up from projects. Kindergarten will now be funded by the state as 1.0 instead of 0.6. Handbooks The board approved the first reading of the K-6 and 7-12, faculty, Root River Program, and coaching handbooks. There were no changes made to the coaching or faculty handbooks. Mensink noted the only change to the K-6 handbook was a change in the wording of the vision and mission statement. Olstad pointed out the changes made to the 7-12 student handbook. There were several wording changes, including changing the word “detention” to “consequences” in regards to cheating. He also added information about the care of the computers the students are using. The number of electives was changed to fit in with the 8-period day, and personal elec-

The FCJ reaches over 13,000 households each week. tronic equipment was changed to just electronic equipment. It was added that no activities will be scheduled on Wednesdays after 6 p.m. except for MSHSL tournaments. One big change Olstad noted was there will no longer be an option for reduced lunches, only free lunches. So anyone who previously qualified for reduced lunches will automatically qualify for free lunches. Under the tobacco and alcohol use section, e-cigarettes were added, as they are still considered tobacco. All class dues must be paid to be able to attend prom. Special Ed. Director Micki Breitsprecher outlined some of the changes made in the Root River Program student handbook. It was noted that parents must contact the school and transportation when a student will not be at school. A list was made of acceptable clothing and not acceptable clothing in regards to the dress code. Under discipline, if a student is removed from class, they must complete a Work-it-Out sheet to return to class. There were also some minor changes made to the level system. Lunch Prices The cost of lunch for 7-8th graders has always been the same as 9-12, even though the younger students receive smaller portions. Keith said the state wants the schools to raise their prices until they are at the actual cost of a meal. Keith felt this

was the right time to increase the cost of lunch for 9-12 and leave the price for 7-8 grade the same. The cost of healthy snack for elementary students was increased from $25 per semester to $30 per semester. However, parents have the option of paying for the entire year for $50. A/C Units With the summer food program in swing and going well, an air conditioning unit is needed for the kitchen and lunchroom in Preston. Keith received two bids, and the low one of $8,900 from Larson Plumbing and Heating was approved for two 3-ton units. Other Business A special meeting was scheduled for July 7 at 7:00 a.m. to go over contracting bids. The board approved the following items: •The proposed food service budget for 2014-15 •A teacher development and evaluation plan •A three-year transportation contract with Harmony Transit, with an option to renew for another three years •The Health and Safety policy and budget for 2015. •Membership in the Minnesota Rural Education Association •Membership for Southeast Service Cooperative •The designation of Mr. Keith as the Local Education Agency Representative and Homeless Liaison

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NOTICE The City of Wykoff has a vacancy on the City Council. Jeremy Comstock, Councilmember and Mayor Protem, has been appointed to assume the Mayor position until December 31, 2014 (end of Mayor’s term). Therefore, the City needs to fill the vacancy of Councilmember from now until the end of the term which is December 31, 2014. If you are a resident of Wykoff, at least 21 years of age or older, a registered voter and interested in filling this position please submit your request to: Cheryl L. Davis Clerk/Treasurer/Zoning Administrator City of Wykoff 217 Gold St. N P.O. Box 218 Wykoff, MN 55990 Or you can drop it off at the above address. Deadline for requests is 4:00pm July 8, 2014 (please note the council mtg. has been changed for July to July 8, 2014 at 7:00pm in the Council Room of the Municipal Building. The vacancy will be filled at the July 8th council meeting. June 20, 2014 Cheryl L. Davis Clerk/Treasurer/Zoning Administrator

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Loan funds approved for Spring AgStar announces county fair grant recipients $76,250 for county fairgrounds for upgrades Valley’s Chateau de Chic By Gary Peterson The Spring Valley City Council met on June 23 and approved an application for revolving loan funds for working capital for the Chateau de Chic in the amount of $25,000. The application stated that the business needs gap financing to pave the way for eventual purchase of the building it is located in now. “Purchase of the building will add stability to downtown, which has recently had two out of town owners vacate their buildings (law office and SV Mutual).” The motion was made by Jeff Vehrenkamp and covers quarterly meetings with the small business counselor to review cash flow, to ensure that payroll procedures are being followed including that the applicant uses a professional payroll service, that the applicant is building the business’ working capital up to two months for cash flow, and that the inventory stays at acceptable levels as pledged for collateral to obtain the loan. The applicant is required to for-

ward quarterly small business counselors’ report to the EDA director. The SBA monitoring is to be required until the applicant receives permanent financing on the building, at which time the EDA will require the applicant to provide the EDA with a second lien position on the applicant’s building at South Broadway. When the EDA receives the second lien position on the building the EDA will release it’s lien on the applicant’s vehicle. The applicant is required to have insurance on the vehicle and name the EDA as a loss payee on the vehicle. City Administrator Deb Zimmer reported that the planned painting on the Community Center has been delayed one week. She also thanked Bruce Kraut for the donation of sod to be used at the south park near the restrooms. Jayson Smith was also thanked for the donation of the sign (Men and Women). Zimmer also stated that there will be a work session on Wednesday, July 16 at 5:30 p.m. with the Council meeting to follow. Reports were given by the department heads. Jenny Simon was introduced as the new librarian.

The AgStar Fund for Rural America, the corporate giving program of AgStar Financial Services, recently awarded $76,250 in grants for its County Fair Facility Upgrade grant program. Twenty six county fair programs received grants to use toward fairground agricultural building improvements. The mission of this program is to support rural areas and county fair organizations as upgrades or maintenance is done on fairground livestock buildings, 4-H buildings or livestock judging arenas. Every county in AgStar’s 69 county service area is eligible to apply for a grant up to $3,000 if it has not received a grant in the last two years. “It’s often a struggle for many county fair organizations to manage the upkeep of old fairground buildings,” explained John Monson, Chair of AgStar’s Fund Board of Trustees. “AgStar is proud to support these update projects because we believe county fairs are vital to the agriculture community. It’s an honor to partner with these organizations and continue to see them prosper.” The 23 Minnesota and Wiscon-

sin organizations receiving grants of $3,000 this year include: Itasca County Agricultural Association, Scott County 4-H, Carlton County Fair, Cass County Agriculture Association-Pine River, Rice County Fair, Freeborn County Agricultural Society, Lake County Agricultural Society, Pine County Agricultural Society, Washington County Agricultural Society, Mower County Fair, Faribault County Livestock Committee, Isanti County Agricultural Society, Murray County Fair, Aitkin County Agricultural Society, Goodhue County Fair and Agriculture Society, Martin County Fair, Stearns County Fair Association, Burnett County Agricultural Society, Jackson County 4-H Federation, Dunn County Fair, Wabasha County Agricultural Fair Association, Inc., Nobles County 4-H, and Anoka County Agricultural Society. Morrison County Agricultural Society received a grant of $2,900, Sherburne County Agricultural Society was awarded $2,850, and Rusk County Livestock Committee received $1,500. Since its inception in 2001, the AgStar Fund has donated over $4

million to organizations working to improve the future of rural America. Support must align with the Fund’s mission of enhancing life in agriculture and rural America. About AgStar AgStar Financial Services, ACA, headquartered in Mankato, Minn., employs more than 600 full-time team members. The company is part of the national Farm Credit System and has a public mission to serve 69 counties in Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin. AgStar’s industry specialization, client segments and market delivery systems result in diversification nationwide. The company has expertise in the corn, soybean, swine, dairy and bioenergy industries. AgStar has developed successful programs in loans, leases, crop insurance, tax services, accounting, consulting and rural home mortgages. As a value-added financial services cooperative, AgStar allocates patronage dividends to its 14,000 stockholders. The company is also committed to giving back to rural residents, organizations and communities through AgStar’s Fund for Rural America. Visit www. AgStar.com for more information.

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By Tammy Danielson An Experiment in Canning Happy Birthday to Chad Danielson today! It was a quiet Sunday last weekend with my husband and son away at a movie and I had raspberries and jalapenos defrosted and calling my name. My original plan was to do canning with some friends, including my friend Kari who cans all the time and was going to be my “go-to-girl.” But even the best laid plans go awry. So, instead, I was going it alone that Sunday but I was not worried. After all, how hard can it be? (smile) Well, it would have been even harder if it wasn’t for my friend’s canning contraptions that I borrowed. My canning memories date back to using a fork and tongs to try to get the burning hot lids and rings out of the water. I definitely saved on a few hand burns last weekend by using her cool tool with the magnet on the end that quickly picked up my lids and rings from the water. Score! The other tidbit of advice I will share about canning is to follow

the recipe. Many of you who are experts at this already are probably saying, “Well, of course!” But for this novice, I did not see an issue with putting it all together at once. That is, until my first batch was done and it was runny---my head then quickly turned to read the recipe. For the next two batches, I followed the recipe and added sugar AFTER first ingredients came to a boil. The second and third batches were beautiful, thick, and looked like they were purchased at a store. So what to do with this jam? It is a welcomed friend at all of our neighborhood parties. Place a block of cream cheese on a plate, spread this jam to cover the cheese, and put out your favorite crackers and dig right in! It also is a great compliment to your summer grilled pork chops or pork loin. Enjoy!

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Ingredients ---Makes 8 - half pint jars 4 cups crushed raspberries 1 cup minced jalapeno peppers ---I used ½ cup 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 (2 ounce) package powdered fruit pectin 7 cups white sugar 8 half pint canning jars with lids and rings Directions 1. Place the crushed raspberries, minced jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, and pectin into a large saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat. Once simmering, stir in the sugar until dissolved, return to a boil, and cook for 1 minute. 2. Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the jam into the hot, sterilized jars, filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids, and screw on rings. 3. Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot using a holder. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 10 minutes. 4. Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Allow to cool overnight. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

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Real Bites Fitness Fridays During these crazy, busy summer months, I decided I wanted to take a little extra time on Fridays to spend the work day with our children. Every Thursday, our team at the newspaper works diligently to “put the newspaper to bed,” as has been said from generations of journalists. Press time poses the threat of a deadline, viewed as a conclusive and terminal goal by many in the industry. And, then we start the process over again 52 times a year. So, on Fridays, I decided that it would be a great opportunity for our children and myself to bond while I attempt to get some work done throughout the day. Leading up to Friday, June 20, 2014, I asked Olivia and Landon if they would like to ride their bicycles from Fountain to Preston on the Root River State Trail. With elation, they agreed. That Friday morning, we packed up all of the things we need for that day, loaded into a backpack that I would carry upon my shoulders, and we started the 12 mile trek downhill toward Preston. And, we saw a lot of interesting things along the way. Around the intersection of the trail and Highway 17, we saw what appeared to be a 4-foot-long rattle snake skin shed and draped across the bike path. We saw deer prancing to and fro. Of course, we saw farms full of moos, barks and meows. When we arrived in Preston, we head straight to the office and our children helped me gather the recycling from all of the workstations throughout the office so we could prepare for recycling pick-up on Monday. Work hard, play hard, right? Then, they were off to basketball camp at the Fillmore Central Elementary School for a few hours

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while I got some work done. It was one of those days in which you realize how dependent we are upon automobiles. When you don’t have the luxury of hopping in a car and driving to your destination, you begin to realize how much you can take it for granted. After basketball camp, we

trekked back down the hills of Preston to The Sweet Stop and Sandwich Shoppe. I know our staff at the newspaper regularly hikes up St. Anthony Street to the establishment throughout the workweek, so it’s a fan favorite at the Journal. Thus, I figured this would be a great place for our children to get a healthy and delicious meal before we head up to the Preston Swimming Pool for a couple hours. And, we beat the rush hour

lunchtime crowd. We grabbed a few sandwich meals, and decided to enjoy the fresh air while dining at the outdoor seating and tables at The Sweet Stop and Sandwich Shoppe. This restaurant is one of those great businesses that attracts a large local contingent along with tourists. There’s not a day that goes by during the summer months in which you don’t see a number of bicycles parked out in front of the greatest little sandwich place in town. And, there’s a reason for that. They have healthy, fresh, delicious food that keeps people coming back for more. After lunch we head up to the pool to finish out our “triathlon” of events -- biking, basketball and swimming. I had a wonderful day with our children, and I hope I find a way to balance more days like that with a little work and play. Our “Fitness Friday” definitely gave us something to talk about over the weekend. We talked about how we didn’t use any gas that day, which was good for the environment. And, we talked about how the fresh air and fit-filled activities were good for our muscles, our lungs and our hearts. And, lastly, we talked about how we did it together. Even though I did have to work that day, our children told me how much they enjoyed their time with me. And, that made me want to do it again, for sure.

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Lanesboro School receives 15 small engines By Jade Sexton At the regular school board meeting on June 19, Superintendent Jeff Boggs told the board members about an Ag training that Kristi Ruen had recently attended at Alexandria Tech School. The training cost the district $350, but she brought back 15 brand new small engines. Boggs said the engines are worth $7,500 and were donated to the school by Briggs and Stratton. “They want to encourage schools to be exposed to this stuff,” said Boggs. He said it was an investment for them, as students who learn how to work on small engines will some-

day be in the work field and may be looking for a job in that field. “The kids have really nice engines to work on,” he said. Referendum Boggs brought up the idea of an operating referendum. Lanesboro School does not currently have a referendum, but the board has the ability to approve a $424 per pupil unit referendum without voter approval, and the state would match $300. He said they could think about a $424 referendum with the state’s $300 on top of that, and reduce the budget in other areas. This way

there will be no additional cost to taxpayers. Boggs will have more information to present at the July meeting. Personnel The non-certified contracts were approved. These include paraprofessionals, kitchen staff, custodians, daycare staff, and bus drivers. The administrative contracts were also approved. The board accepted a resignation from Kristi Ruen for her position in ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education). They also approved a resignation from Kami Highum in the kitchen and Lisa Chiglo from

concessions. Health and Safety The board approved the Health and Safety policy, with no changes from last year. Boggs said the school was asked by the state to approve the policy every year and have it on the board agenda. The Health and Safety budget was also approved. Boggs explained the state required elevator inspections. The cost to have them inspected once per month is $3,400 per year, which Boggs said is less money than they were paying with a previous company. They also have to pay for Health and Safety management. The management company goes through the paperwork and makes sure every-

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Chatfield Fire Department rescues seven from Root River over the weekend CHATFIELD, Minn - According to the Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office, seven people were rescued from the Root River last Sunday after they experienced problems while tubing. Fillmore County Daryl Jensen reported that the Sheriff’s Office received a 911 emergency call just after 5 p.m. Sunday evening

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from a person who had stopped at the wayside rest area just south of Chatfield. The caller reported hearing people yelling for help. The Chatfield Fire Department was dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival the team pulled three adults and four children, ranging in age from 7 to 10 years old, from the river

the area rivers that are used for recreation. Jensen said unless they are experienced they should consider waiting until the waters have receded before going out.

Red Cross elects new board members ROCHESTER, Minn. — The American Red Cross of Southeast Minnesota held their 97th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, June 17. Six people were elected to positions on the nine-member volunteer Board of Directors. Newly elected members are Chad Anderson, Bill Brown, Dave Moertel, Dave Mueller, Father Paul Nelson, and Terry Schoonover. About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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Ballots are due in our office by noon on September 5, 2014. Results will be published in a special edition of the Fillmore County Journal on September 29, 2014. 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

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cultural/rural land (over $3 billion) now makes up 77 percent (last year 74 percent) of the total property value in the county including all classifications of property. Ag land value saw an increase of 16.54 percent in one year. Residential properties make up 19 percent or more than $785 million of the total property value in the county. The one year increase in value for residential property was 1.44 percent. Other categories including commercial make up just over 4 percent of the total property value in the county. The total value increase for the county including all classifications of property for one year was 12.69 percent, primarily due to the increase in value of tillable agricultural land. Due to residential sales in individual cities estimated market values required a decrease in the cities of Harmony, Mabel, and Peterson and an increase in Preston and Rushford.

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New construction had picked up over one year for most classifications except agricultural/ rural, which was down 25 percent. However, new construction on agricultural/rural properties still totaled more than $5 million. Appeals This board is tasked to hear appeals of the current year valuations or classifications from property owners who want to appeal the total estimated market value of their property. Board members must justify value changes for any property as this will “have the effect of shifting the tax burden to other property owners.” Stone Mill Hotel and Suites and Feed Mill Richard Lamon appealed the valuation and/or classification on two parcels located in Lanesboro, Stone Mill Hotel and Suites and the red Feed Mill building. He explained that Cynthia Blagsvedt and property appraiser Ron Vikre both looked at his properties. Lamon was appealing the val-

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uation of the Stone Mill property and the classification of the red Feed Mill property. Lamon was prepared with his Schedule C to show the net profit or loss on the business related to the properties. Duane Bakke warned him that if he handed that information to the board it would be become public record. Also, it would not help the board in determining valuation of the Stone Mill. Blagsvedt explained that there is a process to determine valuation based on the income approach. Information had not been previously made available to the assessor’s office to see if that process would affect the estimated market value of this property. Vikre explained that they would have to determine the capitalization rate and apply the numbers he has that relate back to value. This second valuation of the property would then have to be looked at to see if it is valid. The Schedule C information for the past three years would be used in this process. Vikre noted that the sale of Mrs. B’s in Lanesboro is the most comparable property to the Stone Mill. Vikre said the adjusted sales price, excluding personal property, was $304,000. The current taxable market value on the property is $327,000. He explained that in the next sales study this sale could affect values for 2016. Values for 2015 are

The Official Legal Newspaper for Fillmore County established in 2014. Bakke suggested that Lamon go through the income process at the assessor’s office and see what adjustment can be made, if any. Vikre said that once the board adjourns, values can not be changed. The estimated market value of the Stone Mill property is $319,000 currently. A motion to leave the valuation as is with a recommendation to go through the income process for a future evaluation was approved. The Feed Mill currently is classified as commercial. Lamon requested that a portion of the building be reclassified as there will be one or two rooms which can be rented. Blagsvedt explained that if certain criteria is met, it could be reclassified. At this time Lamon had not submitted the permit in January which would have been necessary to meet the required criteria. Vikre said that if the criteria is met, the change in classification could be made next year. The total estimated market value of Lamon’s two properties is about $550,000 with a total property tax of $13,042. He maintained that the two parcels would not be salable at their current estimated market value. A motion was made and approved saying the red Feed Mill classification would not be changed and the market value would be held at the current value.

Vitse Appeal Paul Vitse, Preble Township, had questioned the valuation of his property due to the condition of a bridge on a roadway used to get to his property. In a letter to the assessor he argued that his property valuation should be reduced since the bridge which is rated at three ton is not adequate to allow access by emergency vehicles, for example a fire truck. At the May 27 meeting of the county board a resolution was approved which requested a variance to replace a timber deck bridge in Preble Township east of Choice on a dead end limited use roadway. The variance would allow the structure to be replaced with a relatively low cost structure consisting of three box culverts with concrete decking. The variance was approved by the state. County Engineer Ron Gregg explained that the current bridge is eleven and one half feet wide and will be replaced later this fall or next spring with the low cost structure that will be raised a couple of feet and have a twenty foot wide deck. Vitse is one of two seasonal residents that use this roadway. Marc Prestby said he would like to have a discussion with Vitse about the bridge replacement. A motion was made and approved to have no change in valuation of the Vitse property.

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What comes to mind when you think of the Fourth of July? Hopefully, the birth of our great country, the United States of America. Do you also think fireworks? Picnics? Family gatherings? Another thing many people in our area equate with July Fourth is the Whalan Fastpitch Softball Tournament. This year, our, 39th annual, will be held at the Gene Johnson Memorial Field in Whalan on July 4, 5 and 6. Some of the area’s best fastpitch teams will be competing. The team to beat will be last year’s tournament champs, Harley Davidson. Second place went to Jonny’s Saloon. Fastpitch is a game which seems to be passed on from generation to generation. Fathers who played in this tournament years ago now come to watch their sons and even their grandsons play. It is also a time to renew relationships with old ballplayers and other friends. Fellowship and good food, as well as some top notch fastpitch are three things that draw large crowds to this event. Games begin each day at 10 a.m. We begin serving our popular Egg McWhalans at 9 a.m. and follow up with hot turkey sandwiches, brats, hot dogs and lots of other good food throughout the day. If you want a break from the ball games bring your canoe, kayak or bike (or rent one). The beautiful Root River Bike Trail and the Root River are

only two blocks from the ball field. Tickets for the tournament are $2 in advance or $3 at the gate. Your one ticket allows you entry for all three days. What a deal! All proceeds from

the tournament go to Whalan Lutheran Church. We invite you to spend a fun relaxing Fourth of July weekend in Whalan, cheering on your favorite team.

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Rushford grabs opportunity during project By Kirsten Zoellner With the Highway 43 Project slated to begin Monday, June 30, the Rushford Electric Commission is considering expanding lighting upgrades along the highway corridor. The lighting will be temporarily removed for the project, so the commission will seize the chance to upgrade all lighting while the roadway is disrupted. The commission has worked to determine the scope of the project with engineer Tom Nigon and has determined the best course of action is to replace all lighting with LED due to significant cost savings. In addition, it is considered replacement of wooden poles with steel. However, following a recommendation from downtown business leaders, the commission is considering upgrading all lighting to decorative steel poles/heads as well. Of the 36 current poles, 11, from Grove Street north and along west end of Harry Street, are wooden. Of the 27 metal poles, within the in the central business district, five need replacement due to rusting. The consensus is that changing all poles to a decorative style will make the Highway 43 corridor uniform. “The thinking was, if streets are going to be torn up, this is a chance to upgrade,” noted City Administrator Steve Sarvi.

The estimated cost for complete upgrades is $430,354, however, it was noted that the estimate is an “all-in,” inflated cost. The city has several opportunities for further savings on the project by ordering direct, saving 5-8 percent of the project cost, as well as reusing the conduit. The bids for the project will be split in order to account for these. The commission has considered several styles of decorative lighting, but will be looking for public input on the options. A six to eight week order time will allow for public review and comment. The city has authorized a bid package to be put together. The commission will make a decision in July to put forward to the city for approval. Financial consultant Mike Bubany, of David Drown Associates, noted that there are special rules for electric debt, but it can be done with special considerations. The commission would likely spend down a portion of its reserves for the project leaving just $200,000 to be bonded. Bubany suggested having the bond funded by a local bank or several local banks. Another option would be to fund bond amount through a Minnesota Rural Water Association microloan. For amounts of $250,000 or less and seven years or less, Bubany noted the microloan would have substantially lower issuance costs. The

city would need to get a program exception because of having no general obligation pledge, but feels it can be done. “The best time to spend this is when the project is going on. It will be a very inviting downtown with consistency from one end to the other,” added Councilor and commission member Mark Honsey. “We want people to be proud of our city; want them to be happy when they drive down our streets. The commission has considered this for a long time.” Following the commission’s decision in July, financing based on the budget will be recommended to the council. Should the added upgrade move forward, the city would likely place the order July 28, at the second monthly meeting. Poles could be placed by the end of September or early October. The city has approved a bond financing deal for the Highway 43 Project with the mayor signing the bond purchase agreement June 24 with additional PFA funding finalized June 26. The negotiated sale of the $1,300,000 general obligation improvement bonds come with a 20-year term at 3.85 percent, slightly above predicted interest rate. The city faced several hurdles in financing and opted for the negotiated sale with Robert W. Baird, as opposed to a competitive sale, for a chance to highlight the city’s challenges.

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the fair to watch the judging of the cattle, sheep, chickens, ducks, geese, hogs, rabbits, horses, and goats. Others enjoy the grandstand events, commercial exhibits, fine arts, gardening, flowers, as well as the varied 4--H projects. One thing almost all of the fairgoers enjoy is the food. The 4--H clubs serve up some great food and plenty of it. Then there are the brats, the pork burgers, the loaded potatoes, cotton candy, and mini donuts. Of course, all that delicious, fat free food has to be washed down with a bottle of pop or water. When you have finished your snack, simply toss the napkin and bottle cap

in a garbage container, and drop the empty bottle into one of the many recycling containers located throughout the fairgrounds. Just look for of the blue signs with the “chasing arrows” symbol on it, and there should be a recycling container close by. Since we started the latest recycling project several years ago, we have collected thousands of bottles that would have otherwise found their way into the landfill. These containers are made into toys, insulation, decking, lawn furniture, or car parts. Recycling these bottles shows the people of our county as well as visitors from around Minnesota and two neighboring states that the residents of Fillmore County support recycling and do indeed care about the environment. Bottles are not garbage, they are recyclables...and most of you know there is a big difference. The recycling booth is moving. This year we will be located in the west end of the commercial building. Just look for the large white Fillmore County Recycling sign with the black letters. There will be numerous items on display, some recyclable, some not, for you to sharpen and improve your recycling knowledge. There will also be copies of the almost new Fillmore County Single Stream Recycling Guide. It contains almost everything you need to know about what is recyclable and what is not in Fillmore County. Please pick one up so you can become even more aware of what can be recycled in Fillmore County. I will be at the fair each day,

By LaVerne C. Paulson Recycling Education Coordinator In a few short weeks, the Fillmore County Fair will be upon us. The dates of the fair are July 22 through July 26. A great number of Fillmore County residents attend the fair and LaVerne C. hundreds parPaulson ticipate by exhibiting 4-H and open class projects. Many people attend

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The bonds were unrated, but the city did well on the deal. “I tried to flush out whether we got a good deal and we’re within a quarter of a point of what would have been an A rating,” noted Bubany. “I was a bit concerned in negotiations, with the challenges, but to come out here, at what would be essentially an A rating? Yeah, this is absolutely a good deal,” he continued. Other good news for the city continued past financing to discussion regarding the June 18 contractor meeting for the project. ““The closer we’re getting to this, the better I’m feeling about it,” stated Mayor Chris Hallum. “It was impressive,” chimed in Councilor Roger Colbenson. Council and staff agreed. The contractor is proposing a two phase project, with two portions to phase one. Phase 1A will begin on the south portion of the project, between Jessie Street and Highway 16 west. An area with known contaminated soil and 300 feet of asbestos pipe that needs to be cut, bagged, and hauled away, the section has the most unknowns. Hitting it first allows the contractor more time to deal with any potential hiccups. Also, it will get the project in and then out of the way for Farmers Cooperative Elevator, a major downtown business, who would struggle with a closed road at harvest time. “By no means are we expecting all project areas closed at the same time,” said Sarvi. “We’ll

leave streets open as much as possible. When leave a section, almost everything will be done.” The city also doesn’t anticipate shutting off water, except when switching it over. Phase 1B will encompass Rushford Avenue north to Winona Street. North end bridge is expected to remain open until approximately September 1. Phase 2 is scheduled last for Rushford Avenue to Jessie Street. Two full crews and one half crew are slated, with one tackling water upgrades, one set for sewer upgrades, and the half crew for other related items. Crews will work 7 a.m. until 5 p.m., but will make some exceptions. The project is expected to be concluded by November 15. At a minimum, it is expected that the first layer of bituminous will be down on the highway before winter. “It’s important for business owners and residents to communicate to us,” added Sarvi. “We’re going to get a good effort; a good crew. It’s important for people to work with them, but stay out of their way and let them work.” Ground breaking on the project will begin Monday, June 30. The project can be followed via the city’s website at http://www. rushford.govoffice.com, under the “Highway 43 Project” tab on the left side of the page. The next regularly scheduled council meeting is Monday, July 14, at 6:30 p.m., at city hall. The public is encouraged to attend.

so if you have any questions or comments concerning recycling in Fillmore County, please feel free to chat with me for a few minutes about recycling, garbage in general, or household hazardous waste. In case you haven’t made note of the next HHW day on your calendar, it is scheduled for October 7, from noon until 5 p.m. I will remind you of this a few more times before the October party so

you can continue to gather all that nasty stuff together to make your contribution. Again, please visit the Resource Recovery Center/Recycling Center booth while you are at the fair.... and, when you are done with that bottle, deposit it one of the recycling containers. We need to send each and every one of them to the recyclers, not the landfill. I hope to see you at the fair.

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Fillmore County police reports Chatfield Police Department Ann Charlotte Duval, 47, Dubuque, Iowa; 6/17/2007, Speeding - Exceed Limit of 30 mph - Urban District; Fees $150. 6/17/2007, Driver Must Carry Proof of Insurance when Operating Vehicle - Misdemeanor; Fees $150. Joseph Michael Kieffer, 33, Chatfield, Minn.; 3/4/2014, Drivers’ Licenses - Operate Motor Vehicle after License Suspension/ Revocation/Cancellation; Fees $290. Charles Andrew Paulus, 67, Minneapolis, Minn.; 5/21/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Gregory Lee Ruskell, 33, Chatfield, Minn.; 5/21/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Fillmore County Sheriff’s Office Miles David Ahern, 19, Chatfield, Minn.; 5/3/2014, Vio-

lation of Motorcycle Instruction Permit - Driving Without Protective Headgear; Fees $140. Jesse Craig Amdahl, 21, Chatfield, Minn.; 5/22/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Todd Allen Bakke, 41, Mabel, Minn.; 12/12/2013, Assault 5th Degree - Inflict or Attempt Bodily Harm; Fine of $1,000 (stay $700 until 6/11/2015), Total fees $663, Local confinement for 90 days (stay 87 days for one year - credit for time served for three days), Supervised probation for one year - Follow all conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, Sign Probation Agreement, Remain law-abiding, No same or similar, Chemical dependency evaluation/treatment, within 30 days, Aftercare, No alcohol/controlled substance use, as directed by Court Services, No possession of alcohol or drugs, as directed

Fillmore County District Court Keven James Anderson, 50, of Harmony, Minn., appeared in Fillmore County Court on June 2, 2014 facing one alleged count of Theft By Check and one alleged count Theft - Find and Appropriate Lost Property, both which carry maximum penalties of imprisonment for five years, fines of $10,000, or both. Anderson’s next court appearance is set for June 30. John James Loveless, 55, of Rushford, Minn., appeared in Fillmore County Court on June 5, 2014 facing one alleged count Drugs - 4th Degree - Possess Schedule I, II or III Except Marijuana with Intent to Sell, which carries a maximum penalty of 15 years of imprisonment, fines of $100,000, or both. Loveless’ next court appearance is June 30. David Lester McHan, 48, of Spring Valley, Minn., appeared in Fillmore County Court on June 9, 2014 for sentencing for one count Domestic Assault - Felony from July 10, 2013. Judge Matthew Opat sentenced McHan to the St. Cloud Correctional Facility for 28 months with credit for time served for two days. McHan was ordered to supply a DNA sample and was ordered to pay a fine of $50 dollars. Total fees for McHan were $140. Todd Allen Bakke, 41, of Mabel, Minn., appeared in Fillmore County Court on June 9, 2014 for sen-

tencing for one count Assault - 5th Degree- Inflict or Attempt Bodily Harm from December 12, 2013. Judge Matthew Opat sentenced Bakke to 90 days in the Fillmore County Jail of which 87 days were stayed for one year with credit for time served of three days. Bakke was given a $1,000 fine of which $700 was stayed until June 11, 2015. Restitution for Bakke was in the amount of $273 with total fees amounting to $663. Bakke was placed under supervised probation for one year with the following conditions: follow all conditions set forth in the Probation Agreement, sign Probation Agreement, remain law-abiding, no same or similar, chemical dependency evaluation/ treatment within 30 days of June 9, 2014, aftercare, no alcohol/controlled substance use, as directed by Court Services, No possession of alcohol or drugs, as directed by Court Services, Do not enter bars or liquor stores, as directed by Court Services, random testing, as directed by Court Services, submit to random searches, as directed by Court Services, follow all instructions of probation, including a Men’s Domestic Violence class or programming as directed by Court Services, no assault, no use or possession of firearms or dangerous weapons, no contact with victim(s).

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Spring Valley, Minn.; 4/1/2014, Rear Lamps; Required on all Motor Vehicles and Vehicles at End of Trains; Fees $105. Debra Ann Youngren, 45, Spring Valley, Minn.; Speeding 40/30; Fees $130. Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division Kao Xiong, 44, St. Paul, Minn.; 5/25/2014, Fish and Game Take or Possess Over Limit; Fees $515. Minnesota State Patrol Richard Daniel Kane, 52, St. Paul, Minn.; 5/3/2014, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130. Daniel Ralph Keefe, 56, Chatfield, Minn.; 5/27/2014, Seat Belt Required - Driver and Passengers Must Use; Fees $115. Sarah Gilchrist Rockenstein, 34, Minneapolis, Minn.; 5/11/2014, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130. Shane Anton Roth, 55, Eden Prairie, Minn.; 4/11/2014, Speeding - 53/40; Fees $140. Stephen Craig Stensurd, 31, Rochester, Minn.; 4/15/2014,

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Speeding - 85/55; Fees $290. Carolyn Pitcher Van Dorn, 39, Crystal, Minn.; 5/11/2014, Speeding - 65/55; Fees $130. Kent Richard Whitcomb, 26, Rochester, Minn.; Use of Wireless Communications Device - Compose, Read or Send Electronic Message in Motion or Traffic; Fees $140. Preston Police Department Kathryn Rose Connell, 25, Coralville, Iowa; 5/26/2014, Speeding - 55/40; Fees $150. Rushford Police Department Rebecca Jean McDonald, 56, Winona, Minn.; 3/23/2014, Speeding - 56/45; Fees $140. Ileen Marie Odengaarden, 74, Rushford, Minn.; 5/5/2014, Speeding - 60/45; Fees $150, Unsupervised probation for one year - State agrees not to request a revocation on the Stay on VB14242 due to this charge, Pay prosecution cost directly to Springer & Gumbel. Becca Lynn Proudfoot, 18, Houston, Minn.; 6/13/2014, Speeding - 40/30; Fees $130.

Highway 43 construction begins in Rushford ROCHESTER, Minn. – Motorists will encounter a detour in Rushford when construction begins soon on Highway 43 in a project that will replace the street and improve curb, gutter, sidewalks and utilities along a one-mile stretch in the city, according to the city of Rushford. The short detour is expected to take less than five minutes to drive into Rushford on Highway 43 north of Rushford. The project could begin as early as Monday, June 23, weather permitting. Southbound motorists will be directed east a few blocks to a residential street that runs parallel to the highway into downtown. The southbound detour is open to all passenger vehicles and light trucks (under 7,000 pounds). Semis and other heavy vehicles traveling on Interstate 90 to Rushford should take the Highway 76 exit to Houston and turn west onto Highway 16 to Rushford. Motorists traveling northbound on Highway

43 will be able to cross the Highway 43/16 bridge across the Root River and turn west onto Highway 16 as they enter Rushford and either continue or take the signed detour route northbound. Motorists should be able to access all Rushford businesses during the project by following detour and construction signs. Much of the water and sewer system under the road has been in place for nearly 100 years. When the project is complete, motorists will experience a smoother ride surface and a safer highway; businesses and residents will have updated and repaired utilities that are expected to last 50 years or more. McHugh Excavating of Onalaska, Wis., is the prime contractor for the $2.97 million project. The city of Rushford and the Minnesota Department of Transportation are working cooperatively on this project. MnDOT is providing technical and financial support in excess of $1.5 million. The project is

Playwright Mark Brown to visit Commonweal Theatre LANESBORO, Minn. — The Commonweal Theatre, located in historic downtown Lanesboro, Minn., is proud to welcome award-winning playwright Mark Brown for its Sunday Salon discussion series on Sunday, July 13 immediately following the matinee performance of “Around the World in 80 Days.” Part presentation and part audience discussion, Commonweal’s Sunday Salon series takes an opportunity to explore in greater depth some of the themes and historical contexts of Commonweal Theatre productions. Previous guest

speakers have included Rabbi Michelle Werner of B’Nai Israel Synagogue, novelist and playwright Joan Sween, watercolor artist Charlotte Laxen, and World War II veteran Orval Ahmdahl. In July, Commonweal will host “Around the World in 80 Days” playwright Mark Brown, who will share his journey of adapting one of Jules Verne’s most acclaimed works. The cast of Commonweal’s production of Mr. Brown’s play will also be on hand to engage in the postperformance discussion. There is no additional cost for the Sunday Salon event,

scheduled for completion in mid-November. With this project, MnDOT is working with the city to enhance an efficient and effective transportation system in southeastern Minnesota. For more information, including maps, on this project go to www.rushford.govoffice. com and click on the Highway 43 link on the left or go to MnDOT’s construction website at www.dot.state.mn.us/ d6/projects/hwy43-rushford/ index.html Motorists or businesses may call the Rushford City Hall, 507-864-2444 for more information. MnDOT urges motorists to always be attentive, drive with caution, slow down in work zones and never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones. For real-time traffic and travel information anywhere in Minnesota, visit www.511mn.org, call 5-1-1 or log on to www. mndot.gov.

but attendance is restricted to ticket holders of the July 13 performance of “Around the World in 80 Days” at 1:30 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling the Commonweal Theatre’s Box Office at 1-800657-7025, emailing a request to tickets@ commonwealtheatre.org, or by stopping in to the theatre located at 208 Parkway Ave N in downtown Lanesboro. Funding for Commonweal Theatre’s programming is provided in part by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council, through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature, a grant from the McKnight Foundation, and private funders.

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Chatfield awards 2014 public works improvement contract to Zenke, Inc. By Karen Reisner After considerable discussion the Chatfield City Council made the contract award to Zenke, Inc., LaCrescent, at their June 23 meeting. Dillon Dombrovski, WSB, had recommended awarding the contract to Zenke at the city council’s June 9 meeting. Zenke had submitted the low bid for the 2014 improvement projects in the amount of $1,609,174. Because an easement necessary for the St. Albans Place project was not yet signed, the council tabled the awarding of the contract at that time. City Clerk Joel Young reported that the easement with one property owner along St. Albans Place had now been signed with a few conditions. After discussing the conditions, the council approved the easement agreement. Dombrovski noted that the 30 day period for the bid agreement was nearly up. However, easements for the Twiford area were not yet signed. He listed four options that the council had which included awarding the contract assuming the easements will get done. City Attorney Fred Suhler described several issues that have delayed getting the easements into place. Issues with the land, location of streets, and location of property boundaries have never been corrected or resolved over many decades. These details have to be determined before the easement agreements can be made. Suhler stressed that the re-plat of the Twiford area has to be done right, especially due to the city’s intention of selling a portion of the land to a large company. Councilor Paul Novotny asked Dombrovski if there would be another option to make the sanitary

sewer work in the area without the easements. Dombrovski didn’t offer an alternative. Suhler said he was reasonably confident now that we know the people we need to talk to for the easements. During this process land owners will be getting their boundary issues resolved also. Suhler suggested that the simplest solution is to take the risk that we can obtain the easements and award the contract for all four project areas including Twiford. Chris Giesen will be working with property owners with the help of Joel Young to get the easements into place. A motion to accept the Zenke, Inc. bid for all four projects including the Twiford area was approved with a three to two vote. Dave Frank and Mike Urban voted against. Dombrovski said he will get the contracts out the next day. Mike Bubany, David Drown and Associates, suggested they wait on the bond issue for the improvement projects. The city will be able to cash flow the first pay estimate. By the next meeting, July 14, the city will better know if a change order that could affect the total bond issue will be necessary, assuming the easement issue is resolved. 339 Hawley Street Property Clean-up Joel Young noted that the property owner had signed a waiver agreement in February giving the city the right to clean up the property. The agreement allows the city to recoup the cost of the clean up through special assessments which can be paid over a period of up to 10 years. An agreement had also been signed by the residents in which it was agreed that the property would be vacated in May. More recently a letter from the property owner was submitted asking the city to allow

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voirs is $6,900. Additional charges may occur if necessary. •Lammers reported that Schwickert’s Tecta America has inspected roofs on the wastewater treatment plant. Repairs to the roofs will not exceed $5,930. The proposal to repair the flat roofs was approved as presented. •The response time for public works employees was changed from 10 to 15 minutes to within 25 minutes, requiring employees to live within 25 minutes of travel time from the public works maintenance shop. •Young reported that he has had numerous calls and e-mails concerning channel line-up changes being made by Mediacom Cable. He made it clear the city simply has no authority over channel changes. The council passed a resolution making a statement to Mediacom about citizen concern over the channel line-up changes.

{ We Live Where We Work } Jason Sethre

507-251-5297 jason@fillmorecountyjournal.com

“I believe that with all that we have

going on in our busy lives, family is always the most important. We are a local, family-owned business, and we appreciate the opportunity to serve so many wonderful families in Fillmore County and beyond. Thank you.

The Sethre’s have been here in Fillmore County a long time, dating back to 1856. Jason Sethre’s father, Terry Sethre, graduated from Preston-Fountain High School. His grandfather, Bob Sethre and wife Mary Jane, raised their family in Preston. And, his great-grandfather, Martin Sethre, owned and operated Sethre Chevrolet and Implement once located where Fit Express now resides in Preston, while Martin’s wife Ella Sethre taught second grade at the elementary school in Harmony. And, Jason’s great-greatgreat-grandfather, Johan Sethre, moved his family from Eidsvoll, Norway to Minnesota to establish a homestead on a farm in rural Lanesboro -- now owned by David and Lori Bakke.

Community Involvement

www.traditionspreston.com 1-507-765-3837 E.O.E

•Kent Larson, Wed., July 2, 2pm

was concern for the amount of debt the city will have which includes the 2014 improvement project. •Street closings and an alterative parade route for this year’s Western Days were each approved. The parade route will start at Spring Street going south on Main Street (Highway 52), turning left onto Sixth Street and then going north on Fillmore Street and stopping at Third Street. •Three part time patrol officers including David Friese, Ken Bradford, and Ryan Quanrud were hired. •Tony Lammers explained that the city’s water tanks that have not been inspected since 1996 should be inspected on the inside to see if there are any problems. The council approved a proposal from KLM Engineering, Inc., Lake Elmo, to use remote operated vehicles to complete an inspection. The cost to inspect three ground storage reser-

” - Jason

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clean up of the property to be done with the help of family and friends by October, expecting this to cost less than city hired contractors. Young noted that he had met with two prospective contractors to do the work last week. Each member of the council made a statement that they have to move forward as it has already gone on too long and the clean up is overdue. A motion for the city to have the work done as planned was approved unanimously. Other Business In Brief •Chatfield’s rating with Standard and Poors was reaffirmed as ‘AA’ with a stable outlook. The city was assessed as having very strong budget flexibility and liquidity with “reserves exceeding 80 percent of adjusted operating expenditures during the past several years.” The rating agency also noted that the rating will not be raised in the next two years due to the “very weak debt” profile. There

5 Year Anniversary

Open House Grill Out July 10 5-6:30pm th

Instructor for Fillmore Central Youth Chess Club • Coach for the Fillmore Central Youth Soccer Program • Co-Coordinator of Fillmore County Turkey Day Run • Member of the Fountain Fire Department • Member of the Sons of American Legion (Preston) • Member of Christ Lutheran Church (Preston) • Past Sunday School Teacher at Christ Lutheran Church • Past board member of the Commonweal Theatre Company • Past steering committee member of the National Trout Center • Past board member of the Preston Area Chamber of Commerce Jason and his wife Amanda (originally a Reiter from Elgin, MN), love raising their children in the small town of Fountain, full of people who treat their neighbors like family. They enjoy all the seasons, but Spring, Summer and Fall are family favorites -- namely for hiking, biking, swimming, and canoeing.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUESDAY, JULY 1

•Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10:45-11:15am at the Community Center, 200 South Broadway Avenue, Spring Valley. •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 2-4pm, 1300 West Tracy Rd., Spring Valley.*

•“Music in the Park” 45th Anniversary, 6-7:30pm, Chatfield City Park. FREE* •Preston Historical Society meeting, 7pm, Methodist Church, Preston. Public invited. •AA Class “Road’s Journey,” 8pm, 301 E. Franklin St., Spring Valley (a yellow house).* •Straight and True, 9-10pm, Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park.

SUNDAY, JULY 6

SATURDAY, JULY 5

•Mason’s Pancake Breakfast, 8-10:30am, Rushford Masonic Lodge. All you can eat pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk, juice. www. mysticstarlodge69.com •Spring Valley Area Foodshelf, 9-11am, 1300 West Tracy Rd., Spring Valley, MN.* THURSDAY, JULY 3 •Lanesboro Farmers’ Market, •Free Senior Coffee and 9-noon, Sylvan Park.* Homemade Dessert, 9am, Clara House of Harmony.* •Cemetery Hike, 10am-12pm, FRIDAY, JULY 4 Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Good Shepherd •Weaving with Natural Fibers and •Snakes of the Bluff Lands, 2-3pm, Apartment Community Center, Geocaching, 1, 3:30, and 5pm, Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park. 800 Home Street, Rushford, MN. Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park. •Squirrels of Forestville, 9-10pm, •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, •The Stream is Alive, 1-3:30pm, Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park. 10:45-11:15am at the Tenborg Center, Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park. •Lanesboro AA Group, 8pm, 113 East Jessie Street, Rushford. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. For •Story Hour, 11am, Harmony Public 1-1:30pm, North Manor, 445 Main more info, call 507-251-1771 or Library. No school, no story hour.* Avenue South, Harmony. 765-2518.* •TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, WEDNESDAY, JULY 2 Meeting, Spring Valley Care Center 1:30-2:30pm, at the South Manor, •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 445 Main Avenue South, Harmony. Activity Room. Weigh-in from 9:30-10am, Hillside Apartments, 409 5:15-5:30pm. Meeting from 5:30•Chatfield NA meeting, 7:30pm, South Hudson Avenue, Spring Valley. 6:15pm. Questions contact Judy at Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 507-346-2469. Fillmore St. Chatfield.* •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10-10:30am, Sylvan Manor, 503 Parkway Avenue, Lanesboro. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 10:30-11am, Kenilworth Apartments, 503 Parkway Avenue, Lanesboro. •Bingo, 11am, Rushford Tenborg Center.* •Knit it Together, 3:30-4:30pm, Preston Public Library. Knitting for all levels.* •Bluff Country Toastmasters meet, 5:30pm, Spring Valley Public Library.* •Chatfield AA meets, 7:30pm in the Pioneer Presbyterian Church, 206 Fillmore St., Chatfield.* •AA Closed Meeting, 8pm, Presbyterian Church, Mill St., Rushford.*

•I Can Paddle at Lake Louise, 10am-12pm and 1-3pm, Forestville/ Mystery Cave State Park •Archery in the Park, 10am-2pm, Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park. •Cowboy Church Service, 6pm, Cherry Grove United Methodist Church. For more info or directions call 507-346-2830. •Fountain AA Group closed meeting, 7:30pm, Fountain Lutheran Church, South Main St. and Highway 52.*

MONDAY, JULY 7 •Community Coffee, 9am, Park Lane Estates, Preston.* •4th of July Party, 10:30am, Rushford Tenborg Center. •Public Blood Pressure Clinic, 1-3pm, Fillmore County Public Health, 902 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN.* •Quilt Mentors, 7pm, Hy-Vee Cafe at Barlow Plaza, Rochester, MN 55901. Open to the public.

Professional Guide accountants MAJOR & COMPANY TAX PREPARATION, ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL SERVICES ENROLLED AGENTS 409 Spring Ave., Preston, MN 55965 • 507-765-4444

RON SCHREIER, EA

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

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(507) 864-7773

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

Pamela Ristau, CPA

Personalized service to accommodate your needs. Accounting, Auditing, Tax Preparation 209 ST. ANTHONY STREET, PRESTON, MN 55965 pam@pamristaucpa.com • 507-765-2180

Teri Klaehn CPA, LLC

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Check out the class schedule online and sign up today!

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assisteD living

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insurance

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

F&M INSURANCE SERVICES

“Where Life Begins Again” cnation@goldenhorizons.org

counseling 65 Main Avenue North, Harmony Marcy Allen, LPC; Paul Broken, MA; Alan Rodgers, LICSW 8:00am - 4:30pm, Mon-Fri 1-800-422-0161 www.zumbromhc.org

Psychotherapy, psychiatry, case management, adult rehab mental health services

VICTIM SERVICES

MeDical

- a service of DFO Community Corrections.

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

real estate

Advocacy, information & assistance for victim/survivors of sexual assualt & other felony crimes. Community & professional education & consultation. Located in the Fillmore County Court House - Preston, MN

MON-FRI 765-2805 OR CALL 24 HR CRISIS LINE TOLL-FREE 1-877-289-0636

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Over 1,500 acres sold in the past year!

Po Box 232 212 fillmore st. W Preston, Mn 55965

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•Specializing in hunting land, farm land, hobby farms & rural properties •Small town work ethic backed by nationwide marketing •Local expertise, born and raised in southeastern MN

chad garteski, Agent/Land Specialist

Cell: 507.269.2742 • Email: Chad@WeissChoice.com www.WeissChoice.com

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Professional service Guide Basement Waterproofing

ConstruCtion

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Cleaning

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Professional Cleaning ~

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ConstruCtion

MELDAHL CONSTRUCTION INC.

507.493.5640

PETERSON, MN 55962 • 507-875-2496 CONSTRUCTION SERVICES: GRAIN BIN CONSTRUCTION

PROPANE SERVICE INSTALLATION DELIVERY

• Dryers • Grain Bins for Drying & Storage

& Tear Down , Millwright, Grain Legs, Auger, and Conveyor Construction, Concrete Construction.

-Fans -Heaters -Roof Vents -Floors

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HUNGERHOLT CARPENTRY For ALL your building and remodeling needs. Many Years of Experience • MARTY HUNGERHOLT, 507-467-2203 • RANDY HARMON, 507-467-2410 • RICHARD NEPSTAD, 507-765-3621

MN CONTRACTORS LIC. #20382343

STORTZ SATELLITE

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Canton, MN

Toll Free 866-862-5397 Bus 507-743-8486 Cell 507-259-1454

For Fast Courteous Service • Call 507-352-6790

free estimates

lawn care services locally owned & operated Mowing • Trimming • edging dethatching • core aerating lawn sweeping • fertilizing

Lic# BC474301

Power Limited Licensed

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

Bluff country lawn & snow 507.456.1817

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With 210 feet of hose!

laWnCare

30 Ton, 136 ft Boom Truck Service THE FIRST BIN DESIGNED FOR THE 21ST CENTURY

satellite serviCes

septiC pumping

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SERVING SOUTHERN MN SINCE 1954

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

eleCtriCian

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KRUEGEL GAS SERVICE

We specialize in:

•Rooﬁng •Windows •Concrete •Siding •Pole Sheds•Additions

Lic. #008744PJ

propane gas

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The clean you expect The service you deserve

Jeff Hebl, Owner 507-467-4798 • Lanesboro, MN

and Cabinetry

Dave Swenson Don Tollefsrud Matt Swenson

Jon M. Marsden

ServiceMASTER of Chatfield Carpet, Furniture, Floors, Furnace Duct Cleaning, Fire & Water Damage, Janitorial Service.

PLUMBING & HEATING

• Insured • Septic systems • New Construction • Remodeling

trailer sales Denny’s Trailer Sales & Service All modeles include horse, stock & ﬂat bed

Check out on-line inventory! www.dennystrailersales.com

motors & motor repair RISTAU FARM SERVICE

18880 County Rd. 8 • 3 miles N of Wykoff, MN at Fillmore Phone 507.352.5491 • Fax 507.352.5492

507.765.3873-lanesboro,Mn • 507.932.4560-st. charles, Mn

Water testing

ELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIR SHOP

50-100 new/rebuilt motors on hand at all times

auTHoriZed Baldor dealer

plumBing

AL LARSON & SONS Plumbing & Heating

• New Homes • Remodeling • Air Conditioning

308 St. Anthony St., Preston Calls welcomed any time! • Furnace • Drain Cleaning

Tony Brumm • Mabel, MN 55954 Phone: (507)493-5507 • Cell:507-251-9212 Rooﬁng • Tear-Off • Storm Damage Insurance Claims • Windows & Siding

JIM OVERTON, 507-923-3181 CHATFIELD OFFICE: 507-867-1405

507.421.2956

507-765-2405

BRUMM’S PLUMBING & HEATING, LLC OC Exteriors & Constuction

Welding & truCk repair

TAYLOR OUTDOOR WOOD STOVES ~ RADIANT FLOOR HEATING A-MAIZE-ING HEAT CORN FURNACES & BOILERS ~ GAS FURNACES & BOILERS AIR CONDITIONING ~ SEPTIC SYSTEMS ~ NEW CONSTRUCTION ~ REMODELING FREE ESTIMATES ~ INSURED

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SERVICES

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Tech support and service for computers, smartphones and tablets. Best in class service and support call or text 507-489-4524. s19,26,2,9,16,23,30,7-o

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

All Things Basementy! Basement Systems Inc. Call us for all of your basement needs! Waterproofing? Finishing? Structural Repairs? Humidity and Mold Control? FREE ESTIMATES! Call 1-866-691-8804 (MFPA)

Rated R • Run Time: 1 hour 52 minutes

9 Lb., Female, White with black spots & speckles, Brown face, Name is “Babe” Missing since last week

Bring your own bucket for popcorn Everyday & save!

AUCTION CALENDAR

Please call Deb Dols at 507-251-3864 with info AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE

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

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Friday, Saturday & Sunday July 4th, 5th & 6th.…….....7:30pm

Monday, June 30, 2014

REBUILD ALTERNATORS and starters for auto, truck, and farm implements. Same day service. DOT & truck inspection available. Hi-Tech Rebuilders, Rushford. 507-864-7440 or 507-4591504. v11tfn- o

House & Siding Washes

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

DirectTV starting at $24.95/mo. Free 3-Months of HBO, Starz, Showtime & Cinemax. Free Receiver Upgrade! 2014 NFL Sunday Ticket Included with Select Packages. Some Exclusions Apply. Call for Details 1-800-278-0306 (MFPA)

TNT Lawn Service Make arrangeMentS now For your Snow Care

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

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

(Free eStiMateS)

Mark’s Painting, Repair and Replacements Quality preparations and finishes. All surfaces, interior & exterior. Steel, mason & foundation coatings, stain jobs & tree trimming

Brush • Roll • Spray Mark Gulbranson Canton, MN

schroeder drywall ReSidential - CommeRCial

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

507.459.0590 507.743.8585

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

CALL FOR ALL YOUR REPAIR NEEDS!

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

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

Clear the Clutter Advertise those unused items in the classifieds!

FOR SALE

FOR RENT

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

IT doesn’t cost $500 to drive to Fairmont, MN - but it could save you that much, if you compare my silver & gold, rare coins, rare currency & diamond prices. Kuehl’s Coins, 507-2353886, 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. s30,7,14-x

Work bench 3’ x 12’ heavy duty, wall mount, adjustable legs. 10x12 shed, steal, 8 ft. walls. Good for mini cabin, grain office, sun shop. 507-259-4393. s30-x

Remodeled 3 bedroom house with garage in Lanesboro. NS, NP. References required. Appliance furnished. Available July 1. 507-467-2941. r6/30tfn-o

For Rent: Upstairs apartment in Peterson. No smoking, no pets. Utilities not included. Applicants will be screened. Call 507-875-2643. r3/31tfn-o

Reznor Model F50 Shop Heater. 50,000 BTU. Requires venting. $100. Call 507-529-7889. s23,30-x

Smaller type two bedroom house in Harmony. Available July 1, 2014. $450/month. Call Kingsley Mercantile 507-886-2323. r6/30tfn-o

Ivan Vreeman harmony, mn 507-273-6928

Rat Terrier/Cross puppies: male and female available. $15 very friendly. 507-259-8245. s30-o

Rochester, MN 866-657-4910

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SAFE STEP WALK-IN TUB: Alert for Seniors: Bathroom falls can be fatal. Approved by Arthritis Foundation. Therapeutic Jets. Less than 4” Step-In. Wide Door. Anti-Slip Floors. American Made. Installation Included. Call 888743-6845 for $750 Off (MFPA)

103 20th St. NE, Stewartville, MN ~ Just off Hwy 63

NEw FeatHerlite trailerS iN Stock:

• 500 Gallon Fuel Trailer • 16' Bumper Stock • 7'6" x 32' Stock • Kiefer Flatbeds Stock

• 2013 Car Bumper Pull • 7' x 20' Stock • 7' x 24' Stock USEd FeatHerlite trailerS: • 17' Alum. Flatbed • 20' Alum Stock • 8'x24' Stock USEd EqUipMENt: • Bobcat S205 w/cab • Kubota RTV 1100-Loaded • 24' Show Stock • 16' Goose Neck Stock

• Bobcat S650 • Bobcat 2200 Utility Vehicle • Bobcat 463 w/cab • Bobcat T190

• CAT 272C • CAT 287B • Dieci TeleHandlers in Stock

TRAILER SALES & SERVICE, Inc. 507-886-4600

70 4th Street NW • Harmony MN

ironsidetrailersales.net 1 block West of Kwik Trip next to Solberg Welding

Burn less wood with a Central Boiler outdoor wood furnace. Safe, clean, and efficient. Theobald Heating Solutions 507-533-4523. s16,23,30-o

• NH L220 • NH L160 w/Cab • JD 2305 w/Cab

We are pleased to announce we now sell & service Boss & Snowdogg Snow Plows. We have a selection of new and used trailers and we are an authorized dealer for Wilson, Kiefer Industrial, Road King, Alum Line, and Pacesetter trailers. We also provide service work when your trailer needs a tune up.

See us for all your trailer sale and service needs!

ProFlowers – Send Bouquets for Any Occasion. Birthday, Anniversary or Just Because! Take 20 percent off your order over $29! Go to http://www. Proflowers.com/Buy or call 1-866-9832204 (MFPA) REDUCE YOUR CABLE BILL!* Get a whole-home Satellite system installed at NO COST and programming starting at $19.99/mo. FREE HD/DVR Upgrade to new callers, SO CALL NOW 1-855-2440238 (MFPA)

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For rent in Preston - 1 bedroom apartment $325/month. Available July 1st. Call 507-272-9889 or 507-765-4521. r23,30-o For Rent: 2 Bedroom upstairs in Fountain. For more info call 507-2684406 or stop in at the Village Square in Fountain. r6/16tfn-o Grand Meadow 2 Bedroom upstairs apartment. $400 a month plus gas and electric. On site laundry, No Pets, references required. 507-765-4444. r6/9tfn-o 2 large BEDROOM APARTMENT in Harmony. Appliances furnished, no pets. $400/month. 507-452-6178. r5/26tfn-o Grubtown School Studio APT. Furnished, ns tnp. Highland Area. Call 507-467-2941. r5/19tfn-o Looking for a place to celebrate an event? Birthday parties, anniversaries, baby showers! Cost is $25 for up to 2 hours. Includes large TV for games or movies. Bathroom facilities. Free Internet access. Located in Preston. Capacity of up to 25 people. Call 507-251-5297. r4/7tfn-x

Nice 2BR apt. in Preston, $350/mo + util. Scott 765-3600. r8tfn- o Large lot in New Horizon Trailer Park in Preston. Available Immediately. 765-2131 or 1-800-770-0347. r10/5tfno Need to store snowmobiles, a classic car, or a boat? Do you need storage while in the process of moving? Space is available for rent in a with building located Printed Soy inkin Preston. Call 507-251-5297. r28tfn- x OFFICE SPACE for rent in historic downtown Preston, MN, with enough room for Printed with Soy inK 4 to 6 employees. Cost $335/month, includes standard utilities. Common area break room and bathroom facilities. Call 507-251-5297. r30tfn- x Printed on recycled paper

Printed on recycled PaPer 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

Are you looking for a Great Place to Live? WE LOWERED THE AGE REQUIREMENT… 55 YEARS OR BETTER, HANDICAPPED OR DISABLED!! Lakewood Apartments located in beautiful downtown Chatfield MN offers: • Rent based on income (30%) • Clean, safe, quiet and friendly environment • Off-street Parking and on site laundry • Heat paid • Small pets welcome • Community Room with Big Screen TV and Kitchen

• Elevator • Spacious 1 Bedroom Apartments with appliances • Close to City Library, Churches, Downtown and Medical Center • Patio area for summer activities!!! • Activities, Parties, Pot Lucks and More!

If this is what you’re looking for, look no further. Give us a call to set up a tour! Owned by Dennis Solberg of Solberg Welding 507-886-4602

136 St. Anthony Street, Preston P 507.765.2151 • F 507.765.2468

507-867-4791 or just come and visit us at Lakewood Apartments, 420 Bench Street, Chatfield, MN 55923

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REAL ESTATE

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MOTIVATED SELLERS!

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

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

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Ideally located on a dead end street this 5 bedroom 4 bathroom home has lots to offer. Custom hardwood floors, open staircase, 2 fireplaces, 9 ft ceilings. Master bedroom with en suite. LL finished. Insulated 3 car attached garage. $245,000

26205 Gladiola ln., laNeSbORO Immaculate ranch home offers 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom. Open floor plan with large kitchen. Lower level offers a family room, walk out, 2 bedrooms, bath, fireplace & in floor heat. Insulated large garage. Garden area & wooded backyard! 3.56 acres. $294,900

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

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

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Beautifully renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Open living area with vaulted ceilings & fireplace. Dining area offers large windows & door to backyard deck. Master bedroom with bath. Large yard & 2 car attached garage. $134,900

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Vacant lot in Lanesboro on dead end street, surveyed & buildable.

21980 County 20, PReSTON

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

Affordable living in Greenleafton. Home is packed with nice features! Custom built oak cabinets, finished basement with gas fireplace. Att 1 car garage, patio door to deck with country views. $87,500

12995 County 15, haRMONY

15413 County Rd 9, PReSTON

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

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

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

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

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25562 140th St., PReSTON Enjoy the rolling country views from this affordable acreage. 2 story home with 3 bedrooms on one level & 2 bathrooms. Includes one shed and 6.5 acres. $122,500

10207 County 116, haRMONY

317 Fillmore St. w, PReSTON

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

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

15980 County 21, haRMONY

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

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

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

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

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431 hALF St, whALAN Next to State Bike Trail • Wood Floors • Corner Lot • Garage • Storage Shed

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

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

24987 790th aVe., Spring Valley $279,900

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142 Main St., S., Mabel

1980 Built, with concrete foundation, frame building of wood and metal exterior. 1960 Sq ft office area and 6656 sq ft production area.

Exceptional location available on Highway 52. 4,800 Sq Ft Building, 1.32 Acre Lot.

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625 1st ave Sw haRMONY

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

10277 County 116, haRMONY

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

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

600 4th St. Ne, haRMONY A Slice of Country! 1 1/2 story home with main floor bedroom, bath, & laundry. Upstairs loft plus 2nd bedroom. 3 season porch & deck. 32 x 24 attached garage. Septic new 2012, private well. Rural zoning, with 3 acres. $69,900

210 Center St. w, haRMONY Well maintained and beautifully landscaped, 4 bedroom home. Original woodwork,9 ft. ceilings, pillars, decorative moldings, hardwood floors, and original cabinetry. Full basement, walk up attic, CA, 3 season porch, deck, & flower gardens. $89,900

402 Dupont St Lanesboro SOLD 36854 Dogwood Rd Lanesboro SOLD 45742 Cty 29 Mabel SOLD 400 Dupont St Lanesboro SOLD 215 5th St SW Harmony SOLD 230 2nd Ave SW Harmony SOLD 605 Lincoln St Preston PenDing 131 Main St Caledonia PenDing 30 3rd Ave nW Harmony PenDing 23824 Holly Rd Lanesboro PenDing

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Adorable 2/1 folk Victorian within walking distance of downtown Lanesboro. Bluff views and many updates. $115,000, 608-397-9662. r30,7,14,21-o

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

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

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Prime location! Est. 1985. 1000+ Apple trees, Bakery, Showroom, Greenhouse, includes 3 Bedrm Home. Possible CD.

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43 big round bales. Baled with big John Deere Baler. Mixed hay, no rain on it. Call 467-2333. f23,30-x

THE FAMILY OF DON HORMAN would like to thank our family and friends for the expressions of sympathy in the loss of our husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather. Many thanks to those who sent cards, brought food or gave words of kindness and encouragement. A special thank you to Pastor Mark Docken. Your thoughtfulness and support will not be forgotten. t30-o ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Lawnmower, old doors (interior and exterior), old wood siding, old interior wood trim, old refrigerator, old gas stove I can remove. Please call 630 442-2873. s30-x

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

Wanted: Cropland, farms, hunting land. Call 608-3853212. Roger D. Johnson, Land Broker Auctioneer. Licensed MN, SD, WI, IL. w3tfn-o

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

FARMLAND FOR SALE: 154.61 a., 145.19 tillable, 90.1 PI 71 a., 61.24 tillable, 80.4 PI S. of Racine. CALL: REED KUPER 641-425-8617. Total Realty Co., DeWitt, IA. f16,23,30,7-o

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

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Cozy 2 bedroom home/cabin nestled amongst 10 acres of pines. conveniently located next to Root River bike trail. Enjoy the natural surroundings in this peaceful get away. Preston- $209,000 Eric Grover Century 21 Alpha Realty 507-259-8438. r9,16,23,30-o 2006 4BR home, secluded, on ~60 acres 2 min. from downtown. $640,000. By appt. for qualified buyers only. LanesboroDesignerHome.com. r2,9,16,23,30,7-o

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EMPLOYMENT Dental Hygienist Rushford Dental, LLC is looking for a RDH to work one or two days per week for the summer. Please call 507-864-7773. h30-o The Bent Wrench in Fountain is seeking a part-time cook and waiter/waitress. Please call 507-268-4922. h30-o Spring Valley Senior Living is seeking a part time RN in the Home Health department. Approximately 20 hours per week. Potential to move in to full-time position at a later date. If interested please send resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or email hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h30,7-o Spring Valley Senior Living is seeking a full-time Housing Coordinator to work in the Housing With Services department. Primary responsibilities will include assisting the Director with the day to day operations of the department as well keeping advertising campaigns up to date. Previous experience in a housing with services setting and with advertising preferred. If interested please send resume to Spring Valley Senior Living, Attn: HR, 800 Memorial Drive, Spring Valley, MN 55975. Or email hr@svseniorliving.com. EOE. h30,7-o Fillmore Central is looking for lower level volleyball coaches for the 2014 season. Practice begins on August 11th. Interested candidates please send letter of interest to Athletic Director, Chris Mensink at chris.mensink@isd2198.k12. mn.us by July 11th. h30,7-o

EMPLOYMENT Riverside on the Root is seeking Prep/Dish persons for season. Great Opportunity for summertime employment, Pizza/prep line cook for 2014 Season. Send Resume to rro@acegroup. cc or contact Riverside on the Root (507) 467-3663 for application. h23,30-o Preschool teacher for children ages 3 thru 5, five days per week during the school year, with both morning and afternoon sessions. Must have Minnesota License for Birth thru grade 3 teaching. Please send letter of application, resume and credentials to: Lanesboro Public School, 100 Kirkwood ST, Lanesboro MN 55949. Applications close July 3. h23,30-o On the Crunchy Side is hiring restaurant staff: Servers/bartenders and cooks/kitchen help. Apply in person. Ask for Lisa or Miles. h9,16,23,30-o EXPERIENCED DRIVER or recent gad? With Swift, you can grow to be an award-winning Class A CDL driver. We help you achieve Diamond Driver status with the best support there is. As a Diamond Driver, you earn additional pay on top of all the competitive incentives we offer. The very best, choose Swift. Great miles = great pay. Late-model equipment available. Regional opportunities. Great career path. Paid vacation. Excellent benefits. Please call: 866/9758141 MCAN HIRING OTR PROFESSIONALS who want consistent miles, average 2,700+; consistent pay, average $51,400 per year; 2011 or newer trucks. Call Fischer Trucking today at 800/486-8660 MCAN

Country Lodge Inn in Harmony is hiring housekeepers. Will train the right person. Apply at 525 Main Ave. N., Harmony. h23,30-o

ENERGY+1 Is now hiring for PA and Ohio offices. Earn $20-30/hr. Transportation provided. Expenses paid first 3-weeks. For information call Eddie at 812/841-1293 MCAN

SEMCAC CREW WORKER POSITION

Maple Leaf Services, Inc.

Semcac’s Weatherization Program is currently accepting applications for a full-time Crew Worker based in Rushford. A person with basic carpentry skills, construction knowledge and blown insulation experience is needed. A valid driver’s license and the ability to lift 30 to 70 lbs. repetitively are required. The position will be full time with benefits. Applications can be obtained by calling Barb Thompson at 507-864-8202 or visiting our website www.semcac.org. Applications must be postmarked by July 9, 2014. E. O. E.

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EMPLOYMENT MODERN FARM EQUIPMENT Sauk Centre, MN, is looking for a hay/forage technician to work on big square balers and SPFH’s. Must have training with hydraulic/electrical systems. E-mail mike@modernfarmequipment.com or call 320/352-6543 for details. MCAN

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

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part-time rn/Lpn & cna shifts available. Will train and reimburse for classes, if not on the registry. Bonus Pay on weekends and shift differential.

Contact Nicky or stop by for an application.

Green Lea Manor nursing home 115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436

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Part-time PM Positions in Harmony LIKE SPENDING TIME IN THE KITCHEN?

Part time cook position with afternoon hours and every other weekend available. Must be customer service oriented and professional. Experience as a cook or in food service would be beneficial but we will train the right person. Contact Samantha or stop by for an application.

Green Lea Manor Nursing Home 115 N. Lyndale Ave., Mabel, MN 55954 (507) 493-5436

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

Would the person that talked to me in Lanesboro at Art in the Park on Sunday about getting VA disability, please call 507-450-7367. n23,30-x

You may qualify for Disability if you have a health condition that prevents you from working for a year or more. Call now! 866-446-8506. (M-Th 9-7 & Fri 9-5 Eastern) (MFPA)

Part Time Late Night Positions in Preston

Providing services for people with developmental disabilities for 30+ years!

The Fillmore County DAC currently has openings on our Governing Board that we are looking to fill. We are a non-profit 501 (c)3 Corporation. Do you have experience in education, finance, fundraising, grant writing, social work, public service, or health? Consider joining! Call Lori at 507-765-3378 for more information. n23,30-o

If you or a loved one suffered a stroke, heart attack or died after using testosterone supplements, you may be entitled to monetary damages. Call 855-548-4272 (MFPA)

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

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-14-488 Estate of Joann B. Brusse, Decedent. NOTICE OF and order OF hearing on petition for formal SUMMARY ASSIGNMENT OR DISTRIBUTION AND FORMAL PROBATE OF WILL NOTICE IS GIVEN that a petition signed by Brenda Clark, for an Order for Formal Summary Assignment, or Distribution and Formal Probate of Will (“Petition”) has been filed with the Court. Any objections to the Petition must be filed with the Court prior to or raised at the hearing. If proper and if no objections are filed or raised the Petition may be granted. IT IS ORDERED, that the Petition will be heard on August 12, 2014 at 10:45 a.m. by this Court at Fillmore County District Court, 101 Fillmore St., Preston, MN. 1. Notice shall be given to all interested persons (Minn. Stat. 524.1-401) and persons who have filed a demand for notice pursuant to Minn. Stat. 524.3204. 2. Notice shall be given by: [X] Mailing a copy of this Notice and Order by U.S. Postal Service at least 14 days prior to the hearing date. [X] Publishing this Notice and Order in accordance with law by publishing in a legal newspaper. Dated: June 26, 2014 Matthew J. Opat Judge of District Court James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for: PersonaI Representative Name: Bryan J. Baudler Firm: Baudler, Maus & Forman, LLP Street: 108 North Main Street City, State, ZIP: Austin, MN 55912 Attorney License No: 5368 Telephone: 507-433-2393 FAX: 507-433-9530 Email: bbaudler@baudlerlaw.com Publish 30, 7

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT Quiet Title Court File Number: 23-CV-14-407 Darlene A. Nielsen, Trustee of The Larry E. Nielsen and Darlene A. Nielsen Family Trust Plaintiff, Summons vs. Martha Edwards a/k/a Martha Hendrickson and Hendrick Hendrickson, husband and wife, George A. Hayes, Charles D. Sherwood, Rueben Whittemore, Benjamin D. Sprague a/k/a B. D. Sprague, Samuel C. Barton, John Paul, Hiram Walker, W.W. Beers, Ezra Farnsworth, Jr., John Paulson, James L. Gates, Niles Carpenter, George G. Stevens, Charles Melgard and Caroline Melgard, his wife, The Rushford Power Co., Edwin B. Purdy, Elizabeth Sherwood, Byron C. Knapp, Charlotte P. Sherwood, Anna Rosencrantz, Elmer E. Loveridge and Emmet H. Loveridge, Jay E. Sherwood, Charles Davis, Tosten Nelson, John Nilson, Marlon A. Davis, Milton Reuben Davis and Amy E. Davis, his wife, Howard C. Davis, Norman Kopperud and Helen B. Kopperud, Lloyd Humble and Vivian Humble, John W. Moor and Marlon Y. Moor, Rushford Oil Co. Inc., Lyle E. Johnson, Marvin Baker, Truman A. Bremmer & Clara M. Bremmer, all heirs and devisees of any of the abovenamed persons who are deceased; and all other persons unknown claiming any right, title, estate, interest or lien In the real estate described in the complaint herein, Defendants, THIS SUMMONS IS DIRECTED TO: The above named Defendants. 1. YOU ARE BEING SUED. The Plaintiff has started a lawsuit against you. The Plaintiff’s Complaint against you is attached to this summons. Do not throw these papers away. They are official papers that affect your rights. You must respond to this lawsuit even though it may not yet be filed with the Court and there may be no court file number on this Summons. 2. YOU MUST REPLY WITHIN 20 DAYS TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS. You must give or mail to the person who signed this Summons a written response called an Answer within 20 days of the date on which you received this Summons. You must send a copy of your Answer to the person who signed this Summons located at: Chiglo Law Office, 210 E. Cedar Street, P.O. Box 507, Houston, MN 55943. 3. YOU MUST RESPOND TO EACH CLAIM. The Answer is your written response to the Plaintiff’s Complaint. In your Answer, you must state whether you agree or disagree with each paragraph of the Complaint. If you believe the Plaintiff should not be given everything asked for in the Complaint, you must say so in your Answer. 4. YOU WILL LOSE YOUR CASE IF YOU DO NOT SEND A WRITTEN RESPONSE TO THE COMPLAINT TO THE PERSON WHO SIGNED THIS SUMMONS. If you do not Answer within 20 days, you will lose this case. You will not get to tell your side of the story, and the Court may decide against you and award the Plaintiff everything asked for in the Complaint. If your do not want to contest the claims stated in the Complaint, you do not need to respond. A default judgment can than be entered against you for the relief requested in the Complaint. 5. LEGAL ASSISTANCE. You may wish to get legal help from a lawyer. If you do not have a lawyer, the Court Administrator may have information about places where you can get legal assistance. Even if you cannot get legal help, you must still provide a written Answer to protect your rights or you may lose the case. 6. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION. The parties may agree to or be ordered to participate in an alternative dispute resolution process under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice. You must still send your written response of the Complaint even if you expect to use alternative means of resolving this dispute. 7. THIS LAWSUIT AFFECTS AND BRINGS INTO QUESTION TITLE TO REAL PROPERTY located in Fillmore County, State of Minnesota, legally described as follows: A part of Lots 1, 4, and 6 in WALKER & COMPANY’S SUBDIVISION of HYDRAULIC BLOCK 3 of C.D. SHERWOOD’S ADDITION to South Rushford (now City of Rushford Village) also being a part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 23, Township 104 North, Range 8 West, Fillmore County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the southeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 23; thence North 00 degrees 30 minutes 32 seconds West (NOTE: all bearings are on the Fillmore County NAD 1983, HARN 96 adjustment) along the east line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter for a

distance of 757.00 feet to the southeast corner of said Hydraulic Block 3, thence South 73 degrees 57 minutes 23 Seconds West (previously described as South 74 deg. 29 min. West) for a distance of 100.00 feet; thence North 18 degrees 49 minutes 32 seconds West for a distance of 100.00 feet to a found ~ inch iron pipe to the POINT OF BEGINNING of the land to be described; thence North 18 degrees 50 minutes 46 seconds West for a distance of 152.70 feet to a found ~ inch iron pipe; thence continue North 18 degrees 50 minutes 46 seconds West for a distance of 10.57 feet to the northerly line of said Hydraulic Block 3; thence North 75 degrees 39 minutes 56 seconds East along said northerly line for a distance of 52.90 feet; thence South 00 degrees 30 minutes 32 seconds East, parallel with the east line of said Section 23, for a distance of 167.62 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING. Containing 4305 Square feet, more or less, subject to easements, covenants, and restrictions of record. The object of this action is to determine that the Defendants have no right, title, estate, interest, or lien in or on the above described real property. NOTlCE OF NO PERSONAL CLAIM. No personal claim is made against any of the Defendants in this action above entitled. Dated: May 15, 2014 /s/ Terry A. Chiglo Chiglo Law Office Terry A. Chiglo 210 E. Cedar Street P.O. Box 507 Houston, MN 55943 Phone: (507) 896-2176 Attorney I.D. No. 243875 Publish 16, 23, 30

Public Hearing Notice The Southeastern Minnesota MultiCounty Housing and Redevelopment Authority (SEMMCHRA) has amended its Agency Plan in compliance with the 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 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In addition, a public hearing will be held on July 16, 2014 at 10 a.m. at SEMMCHRA’s office. Everyone is invited to attend. All interested parties will have the opportunity to comment on the Plan. Publish 30, 7

Summary of Minutes June 10, 2014 County Board Meeting The Fillmore County Board met in regular session at the Courthouse in the City of Preston. All members were present. Also present were the Coordinator/Clerk, and other department heads and staff, citizens, and two members of the press. The following resolutions were adopted by the Board: RESOLUTION 2014-029: Amendment to Resolution 2014-028 for variance on Preble Township Bridge Replacement The Board approved the following agenda items: • the amended agenda. • the following Consent Agenda: 1. June 3, 2014 County Board minutes. 2. Payment of Kennedy & Graven, Chartered invoice for work on Greenleafton Community Septic System project. 3. Family and Medical Leave for employee #1287. • appropriation of $3,000 for painting of roof on livestock pavilion at Fairgrounds. • advertise in-house and publicly concurrently for a replacement Public Health Nurse. • application for MPCA Subsurface Treatment Systems Grant. The following Commissioners’ warrants were approved: REVENUE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Baudler, Maus, Forman, Kritzer & Wagner, LLP, services $976.00 Fillmore County Treasurer-credit card, grant expense, postal charges $705.90 Joel Thoreson Land Surveying, services $1,000.00 MCF - Lino Lakes, inmate wages $500.00 SE Service Cooperative, grant expense $1,710.00 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $4,891.90 TOTAL REVENUE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (41 bills - not listed) $7,068.15 TOTAL REVENUE FUND $11,960.05 INFRA FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL INFRA FUND BILLS OVER $500 (NONE) $0.00 TOTAL INFRA FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (2 bills - not listed) $410.58 TOTAL INFRA FUND $410.58 ROAD & BRIDGE FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount Auto License Bureau, equipment purchase $1,338.75 Dunn Blacktop Co., Inc., cold mix $1,917.60 Fillmore County Treasurer-Credit Card, permits $500.00 Hovey Oil Co., Inc., fuel $9,588.72 Milestone Materials, Inc., rock $997.58 Ronco Engineering Co., Inc., parts $3,256.18 Zenke Auction & Realty, Inc., equipment purchase $20,000.00 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS OVER $500 (listed above) $37,598.83 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (13 bills - not listed) $1,710.62 TOTAL ROAD & BRIDGE FUND $39,309.45 SANITATION FUND Vendor Name, Description Amount TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS OVER $500 (none) $0.00 TOTAL SANITATION FUND BILLS UNDER $500 (1 bill - not listed) $69.66 TOTAL SANITATION FUND $69.66 The above represents a summary of the County Board actions on the listed date. Official County Board minutes are on file in the Fillmore County Courthouse and are available for review during regular business hours. County Board meetings are usually scheduled for Tuesday mornings at 9:00 in the Commissioners’ Room in the Courthouse. Questions regarding the minutes or upcoming meetings can be directed to Bobbie Vickerman, Coordinator/Clerk of the County Board at 507/765-4566. Publish 30

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

STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF FILLMORE DISTRICT COURT THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION Court File No. 23-PR-14-472 Estate of Vernon D. Eggerichs, Decedent. NOTICE TO CREDITORS: Foreign personal representative acting in Minnesota Notice is given that Judith B. Eggerichs, residing at 11182 10th Street, Chester, lA, 52134 is the domiciliary foreign Personal Representative (“Personal Representative”) for the estate of Vernon D. Eggerichs, a resident of the State of Iowa. On June 17, 2014, the Personal Representative filed with the Court a document stating an intention to exercise, as to assets in Minnesota, all powers of a local Personal Representative and to maintain actions and proceedings in Minnesota in accordance with Minn. Stat. 524.4-205. Notice is also given that any Minnesota creditor who objects to the Personal Representative’s exercise of power over assets in Minnesota must file a written objection within 60 days from the Personal Representative’s filing. If no objections are filed, the representative may, after the expiration of the 60 day period, exercise all powers of a local Personal Representative. Dated: June 20, 2014 James D. Attwood Court Administrator Attorney for Personal Representative Barton L. Seebach Story & Schoeberl Law Firm, LLP 126 North Elm Street P.O. Box 89 Cresco, IA, 52136 Attorney License No: MN 0164975 Telephone: (563) 547-3329 FAX: (563) 547-2578 Email: storyschoeberl@mediacombb.net Publish 30, 7

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

Minnesota Secretary of State CERTIFICATE OF ASSUMED NAME Minnesota Statutes Chapter 333 1. State the exact assumed name under which the business is or will be conducted: 2 Rivers Brewery 2. State the address of the principal place of business. A complete street address or rural route and rural route box number is required; the address cannot be a P.O. Box. 109 S. Parkway Ave. Lanesboro, MN 55949 3. List the name and complete street address of all persons conducting business under the above Assumed Name, OR if an entity, provide the legal corporate, LLC, or Limited Partnership name and registered office address. Charlebois Inc. 38532 Dakota Rd. Lanesboro, MN 55949 4. I certify that I am authorized to sign this certificate and I further certify that I understand by signing this certificate, I am subject to the penalties of perjury as set forth in Minnesota Statutes section 609.48 as if I had signed this document under oath. /s/ Michael A. Charlebois Publish 23, 30

County Projects Bids Close July 28, 2014 Fillmore County, MN Notice to Contractors Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be accepted by the County Engineer, at the Fillmore County Highway Department, Preston, MN until 1:30 p.m. on the 28th day of July, 2014, for the following project: SAP 023-599-171: Bridge Replacement, Approach Grading and Aggregate Base, located on 121st Ave., (Twp 408) over Kedron Brook, approximately 7.0 miles north of Spring Valley. Major quantities include structural & bridge slab concrete, reinforcement bars and prestressed concrete beams. Plan and proposal price is $50.00 picked up, and $55.00 if sent by US mail. Plans, Proposal and Specifications can be examined and obtained from the Fillmore County Highway Department, 909 Houston Street NW, Preston, MN 55965, ph. # 507-765-3854. Request for plans and proposals must be accompanied by a check, draft or a money order, payable to the Fillmore County Treasurer, in the amount mentioned above. Bids submitted must be individually sealed, and identified on the outside for each specific project. A bidder’s bond or a certified check in the amount of at least 5% of the total amount bid and payable must accompany the bid to the Treasurer of Fillmore County. Fillmore County reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Dated: June 23, 2014 Ronald Gregg, County Engineer Fillmore County, MN Publish 30, 7, 14

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All children 13 and under are welcome to submit Weather Art. Send your picture to Fillmore County Journal P.O. Box 496, Preston, MN 55965 or email it to: ads@fillmorecountyjournal.com or drop it off at the Fillmore County Journal 136 St. Anthony St., Preston, MN Be sure to include Child’s First and Last Name, Age, Town and Title of Art Work.

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